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Sports – The Travelers Tankard will be kicking off Jan. 26 at the Smiths Falls Memorial Community Centre and for those men’s teams who will be participating in the provincial curling championship, they will have the use of a courtesy vehicle from Town and Country Chrysler, Smiths Falls, along with a volunteer driver. As part of their sponsorship, a donation of $10,000 was presented to Tankard committee chair, Agnes McVeety (right) from Brad Kyle, of Town and Country Chrysler.

Former residents of Rideau Regional reach tentative settlement

By HOWAIDA SOROUR hsorour@perfprint.ca

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News - Former residents of the Rideau Regional Centre (RRC) have reached a tentative settlement with the province over alleged abuse while they were living at the facility.

“It is a tentative settlement at this point but we are very hopeful because in the Huronia case the tentative settlement was recognized by a judge that night. A judge will hear this case on Feb. 24, 2014,” said Kory Earle, president of People First Ontario.

The RRC settlement came at the same time as a settlement with survivors of Southwestern Regional Centre in Chatham-Kent and just three months after a settlement and apology was issued to survivors of Huronia Regional Centre.

“I commend the Premier of Ontario for issuing an apology on behalf of the province on Dec. 9 to the survivors. She delivered it so very well and it was heartfelt,” said Earle.

This tentative settlement was reached on Dec. 23, just in time for Christmas.

“What a great Christmas gift this brings to the survi-

vors, and it brings hope that this will never happen again in Ontario,” said Earle.

According to an overview of the case, posted on the website of Koskie Minsky LLP, the firm that represented survivors of RRC, this class proceeding concerned the operation of a facility that was responsible for the care and control of people labeled with intellectual disabilities.

According to the lawsuit, the province was alleged to have failed the residents of RRC at every level in particular failing to care for and protect residents under its care. That failure, according to the former resident who filed the suit, resulted in psychological trauma, in many cases made existing mental disabilities worse, contributed to the loss of enjoyment of life and caused pain and suffering.

“David McKillop, who spearheaded the class action suit against Rideau Regional has been an inspiration to us all for standing up and telling his experience, we need to ensure that those stories are heard,” said Earle.

Under the terms of the settlement former residents will receive a written apology from the province and a $20,619,000 settlement fund has been agreed out of

which, legal fees will be paid. Any compensation received by former residents will not be subject to taxation or government clawbacks according to the tentative settlement terms.

The maximum compensation would be $42,000 and a commemorative plaque will be erected at the former RRC. It is important to note that as a class action suit this settlement affects a lot of people.

“On Aug. 19, 2011, this action was certified as a class proceeding. The class of persons who are covered by the class action are: (a) All persons who resided at the Rideau Regional Centre between Sept. 1, 1963 and March 31, 2009 who were alive as of Sept. 24, 2008 (the “Resident Class”); and (b) All parents, spouses, children and siblings of persons who resided at Rideau between March 31, 1978 and March 31, 2009, who were alive as of Sept.

24, 2008 (the “Family Class”). The time to opt out of this class action expired on June 19, 2012,” according to Koskie Minsky LLP’s website.

There is no definitive list at this time of who is eligible to receive a settlement.

“We still don’t know how many people this settlement will affect,” said Earle.

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CDSBEO unveils newly designed board improvement plan for student achievement News – The following are highlights from the regular Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario (CDSBEO) meeting held Dec. 17 at the board office in Kemptville.

Board improvement planning is a collegial process for continued growth in the effectiveness of Ontario schools.

The process is designed to assist schools and boards in analyzing the key components that make schools effective so they can plan for improvement, with the goal being continuous growth in student achievement for all learners.

Developed collaboratively by all academic departments in consultation with executive council, the CDSBEO Board Improvement Plan is based on the board’s three foundational stones: Achieving literacy for all, living our Catholic faith, and making resources matter.

Program Principals Frances Derochie (Curriculum), Jim Roberts (Religious and Family Life Education), and Paula Perrault (Special Education), outlined for the board the strategies, professional learning,

and monitoring actions that will lead to improved student learning and achievement, and build capacity and sustainability in the skills and knowledge of educators.

Newly designed for 201314, the plan is more user friendly, and allows educators to more easily determine the focus, and indicators of various initiatives. Components of the first area, achieving literacy for all, are built around collaborative inquiry, and the question, how does collaborative inquiry inform student thinking and learning? Professional collaborative inquiry involves all educators; superintendents, principals, early childhood educators, and teachers. The strategy includes all parties working together, and discussing student thinking and learning. In addition, educators are making connections to research to help inform practice, and deepen understanding of student engagement.

Components of the second area of focus, living our Catholic faith, include elements of the Board vision, to “nurture

the hearts, minds, bodies, and souls of students,” as persons created in the image of God. New areas of focus for this section include the area of building student resiliency to help individuals become positive, meaningful contributors to the whole school community, and the world at large.

Students in the CDSBEO are celebrated, and acknowledged for their special efforts, qualities and achievements through various initiatives and programs.

In addition, they are given a sense of belonging through religious and family life education programs, through participation in the liturgical life of the church, and as active participants of their schools, families, and parishes.

The third and final area of focus, making resources matter, defines the way the CDSBEO prioritizes resources to ensure continuous improvement for students. Knowing students, schools, and staff is the basis for making the best choices when allotting available resources. Developing

Canadians adopting more animals, says national animal shelter statistics Community – The Canadian Federation of Humane Societies (CFHS) released its report on the 2012 national animal shelter statistics Dec. 18. A first of its kind, the report is an accumulation of data from 102 shelters across the country and represents the best information about companion animals in Canadian shelters.

“The collection of shelter statistics is vital to improve the welfare of companion animals in Canada,” says Toolika Rastogi, policy and research manager at the CFHS. “Having good data presents the overall situation and provides a way to monitor trends over time. Statistics also allow animal shelters to evaluate the effectiveness of their programs.”

In 2012 more than 119,000 cats, 53,000 dogs and 15,000 other animals were taken in and cared for by Canadian shelters. This is a conservative number and only represents the 102 shelters who responded to the CFHS shelter statistics survey and not all of the Humane Societies, SPCAs, municipal pounds and other organizations that care for animals across the country. The intake of cats to shelters is consistently twice the intake of dogs in a given year.

Since 2008 the number of animals brought in to shelters has increased, which may be related to the economic reces-

sion in Canada as well as other factors.

“Only four per cent of cats brought in to shelters were reclaimed by owners compared to 26 per cent of dogs,” says Dr. Rastogi. “We strongly encourage everyone, members of the public and shelters, to use a permanent method of identification to ensure that lost animals are reunited with their families.”

Overall only seven per cent of dogs and five per cent of cats (both stray and owner surrendered) entering shelters are already spayed or neutered.

Ninety-six per cent of responding shelters spay or neuter animals in their care before adoption as a matter of policy.

In 2012 shelters spayed and neutered more than 22,000 cats and more than 10,000 dogs.

Adoption rates for dogs have dropped slightly from 52 per cent in 2010 to 48 per cent in 2012. Many dogs (4.3 per cent) are transferred to another facility with more capacity or to a rescue group. Cat adoption rates for 2012 are 46 per cent which is an increase from 2007 when only 38 per cent of cats were adopted.

Euthanasia is the starkest reality of companion animal overpopulation due to a lack or responsible pet ownership. Six times as many cats were euthanized as dogs in 2012. Fortyone per cent of cats in shelters

a plan to build capacity, and ensure accountability, assists with a successful outcome for improvement. Delivering effective programs under the making resources matter focus begins with building capacity of staff; the board works closely with schools to ensure that goals, needs, and desired outcomes are identified. Plans are then developed to build capacity in the targeted area, helping to deliver effective programs.

Strategies, such as job embedded professional development, assistive technology training and instructional rounds, help to establish and define desired outcomes, and accountability through the follow-up process.

Ensuring student achievement, faith development and wellbeing is the third component to making resources matter.

Knowing student needs, and making decisions within schools based on those needs, helps to define school improvement plans. Purposeful staffing, the use of student data, and listening to student voice, helps to develop safe and nurturing schools which understand student needs.

Plans are built based on this information, with consideration of mental health literacy, and technology to enhance and support learning. Accountability and follow-up is implemented through student data, sur-

were euthanized compared with 15 per cent of dogs. The 2012 euthanasia rates are similar to those in 2011, however the rate has decreased since 2007 and 2008 and is much better than in the mid-1990s when euthanasia rates were closer to 60 per cent for cats and 30 per cent for dogs.

“It is rare for a shelter to euthanize healthy animals,” says Dr. Rastogi “only three per cent of healthy cats and one per cent of healthy dogs were euthanized in shelters in 2012.”

The CFHS made several recommendations to increase adoption rates and decrease euthanasia including, widespread education, accessible spay/ neuter initiatives and mandatory spay/neuter and identification for all animals leaving shelters.

To read the full report, visit www.cfhs.ca.

About the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies The Canadian Federation of Humane Societies is the national voice of humane societies and SPCAs. Since 1957, it has worked on behalf of its member societies to improve animal welfare and advocate for the humane treatment of animals in communities, on the farm, in the lab and in the wild.

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veys, and action plans. All of these components help staff to understand where they want to be, how to achieve their goals, and how to have the maximum impact on students.

Just-Us Youth Symposium The CDSBEO hosted its annual Just-Us Youth Day, a symposium for more than 210 Grade 10 students from across the board’s ten secondary schools. The day gives students an opportunity to learn about the good work being done by not-for-profit organizations and individuals committed to social justice initiatives. Each year the presentations are developed around a theme; this year’s theme was “Witnessing to Hope Through Justice.”

Principal of Religious and Family Life Education, Jim Roberts, outlined the specifics of the day to the board.

Students began the morning with a liturgy, followed by a keynote address given by Genevieve Gallant, an animator with Development and Peace.

Genevieve shared her personal story of becoming a Catholic activist, and how Development and Peace, a Catholic organization, works as a voice for the voiceless, promoting social justice in developing nations.

Her examples included initiatives in Honduras, Haiti, and the Philippines, where people

are dealing with conflict, water pollution, health concerns, and other effects that have resulted from the Canadian mining industry in these countries.

Catholic student trustee, Terron James remarked, “students were so inspired by the keynote address, and the workshops were so informative and interactive. The students were very excited to participate in the day.”

Students attended additional workshops in the afternoon, which discussed how they can make a difference in local and global communities.

The workshops were presented by a wide variety of groups including: Free the Children, HelpAge Canada, Watercan, and India Village Poverty Relief Fund, among others.

The day was organized and facilitated at all levels by the Catholic Student Senate and the Department of Religious and Family Life Education.

The Senate has representation from all CDSBEO Catholic secondary schools under the leadership of Catholic student trustee James, who also played the role of host for the day.

The planning and organizing of the event gave the students an opportunity to demonstrate their leadership skills.

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Are we doing enough to protect natural areas and wildlife that lives there?

By TINEKE KUIPER

Community – Many communities in Ontario, Canada, and around the world have realized that it is important to protect large natural areas across their landscape, for the long term, with some having had the foresight to start doing this a long time ago. Increased growth should ideally take place outside important core natural areas.

In Ontario, the first step toward the protection of such core natural areas considers key natural features such as provincially significant wetlands, significant woodlands, and areas of natural scientific interest that are identified by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (OMNR). Data on these features form the basis for making decisions about which are the core areas that should be protected. The next step ensures that important core natural areas are connected to each other through natural linkages, resulting in a Natural Heritage System (NHS) which benefits both nature and us. This is of great interest not only to naturalists, but also to anyone who enjoys the outdoors or who owns property that may include natural features such as wetlands and woodlands.

Perhaps it is time to consider an NHS for Mississippi Mills. To find out what our neighbour, the City of Ottawa, is doing in this regard, the Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists invited Dr. Nick Stow, ecologist and for the last five years senior planner for land use and natural systems at the City of Ottawa, to speak at their last lecture for 2013. He chose the title ‘Natural Landscape Design: the Art of the Possible,’ which perhaps reflects on the fact that for progress to be made one needs to be optimistic and there needs to be a good dose of political will. Dr. Stow did not disappoint us, as he gave a wellstructured overview to an audience of at least 60 people. Using many maps, he showed how Ottawa and its partner, the National Capital Commission, have protected important natural core areas.

Using Google Earth, Dr. Stow showed the overall Ottawa landscape, where we can see two interrelated domains. In some areas, human-dominated towns and villages stand out, with their associated agricultural areas and connecting roads.

In predominantly rural areas, we can see tracts of forests and wetlands, which are the domain of wildlife.

These natural areas provide many ecological benefits that humans depend on, such as clean water and oxygen. When they become more diverse, as a result of protection, these ecosystems are more stable, resilient, and provide a greater range of ben-

Photo courtesy of TINEKE KUIPER

An example of a local healthy forest with abundant recycled to nutrients which benefit the forest. coarse woody debris on the forest floor, ready to be efits. These areas are also of intrinsic and psychological value to us.

When we apply basic conservation principles across the landscape, we see that context is important, such as geological history and the continuum of human impacts. Scale is also critical in considering types of biodiversity and for coarse- or finefilter planning. In addition, island biogeography, landscape fragmentation, and connectivity need to be considered. For all of these reasons, decisions about developing an NHS are best made at the local level.

Overall, Ottawa is about 1/3 urban, 1/3 agriculture, and 1/3 natural area. There is about 30 per cent forest cover, eight per cent of which is interior forest (over 100 metres from the forest edge). Deep interior forest (even farther from the edge) is most important for the protection of rare species and their habitat. Because of extensive forest fragmentation, such areas are rare near towns. There is about 20 per cent wetland cover, some of which overlaps with the forest cover.

Across the landscape, Ottawa uses

four Natural Heritage Designations, said Dr. Stow. The first is natural environmental areas, which are core rural natural landscapes. These are probably the most important reserve areas, and they usually include sev-

eral key natural features. Examples include the Morris Island Conservation Area, the Burnt Lands Alvar (shared with Mississippi Mills), the Carp Ridge (very similar to our Wolf Grove and Pakenham wetland

complexes), the South March Highlands, and the Richmond Fen. Some areas, such as Stoney Swamp and Mer Bleue are part of the Greenbelt Master Plan. Restricted uses apply to these natural environmental areas and development is limited to a single dwelling on an existing lot with road frontage. The second designation is provincially significant wetlands. The third is other rural natural features consisting mainly of woodlands. The last is urban natural features, which are core urban natural areas where no development or site alteration is allowed, and for which priorities for acquisition are subject to budget. The compilation of the various rural land uses becomes part of Schedule A of the Official Plan (OP) and forms the basis for the zoning bylaw, which governs every square foot of the city.

He explained that planning for the protection of natural areas involves several pieces of legislation. The overall vision for Ontario’s Land Use Planning System is provided by the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) under the Planning Act. This indicates, under section 2.1.2, the need to develop and maintain natural heritage systems that include linkages between natural areas. In the next few clauses, it also identifies the restrictions on development and site alteration in the various natural features and their adjacent lands.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters Toy Show Jan. 26 Community – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County is hosting its annual Collectible Toy Show and Sale at the Almonte Civitan Hall on Jan. 26 proudly sponsored by Evelyn Wheeler, Lawyer. Everyone is welcome to attend.

The agency is striving to present a well-balanced selection of diecast and tin toys, cars, trucks and trains, dolls and bears, ship models, comic books, action figures, electronic game cartridges, and so much more! There truly is something for the whole family.

There will be more than 30 vendors and exhibitors participating, with a vast selection of toys and collectibles that appeal to everyone.

Last year’s event drew in almost 300 people from all over eastern Ontario, and many of the same vendors and exhibitors are returning this year to showcase their collections and new items for sale. Mark the date in your books and show up early for the best deals. Doors open at 9 a.m.

Admission is only $5 at the door, with children under 12 free.

Funds raised support Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring programs.

There will be door prizes to make this day even more entertaining. The Almonte Civitan Club will have their canteen open for the event. Make it a family affair, stay for lunch, and share memories of your childhood with the next generation!

Like a good deal? Want to be the first one to see what is available? Come for 8 a.m. and pay $10 for this advantage!

New this year is an appraisal clinic from 1 to 3 p.m. Bring your toy or collectible and speak to an expert about its history and value. An additional $5 fee will be charged for this service.

All net proceeds from the toy show will be used to help continue mentoring programs for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County, a local children’s charity. The agency provides one on one and group mentoring programs for more than 450 children throughout the county. The local agency does not receive government funding so it relies on fund-

raisers such as this one to provide their mentoring programs to local children.

Serving children and youth in need has impacts that are far reaching in the community. A growing body of research supports the notion that mentoring is more than just a “nice service,” it is essential to the healthy development of youth: • Seventy-eight per cent of former Little Brothers who came from a social assistance background do not rely on social assistance as adults.

• Little Brothers and Little Sisters were found to be 46 per cent less likely to initiate drug use than children studied in the control group.

• Little Brothers and Little Sisters were found to be 27 per cent less likely to initiate alcohol use than children studied in the control group.

More information about the agency can be found on their website at www.bigbrothersbigsisterslanark.ca or by calling their office at 613-283-0570.

Photo courtesy of TINEKE KUIPER

Natural area change—the transition of a swamp (wooded wetland) to a marsh (herbaceous wetland) and two gorgeous wetland plants. Colourful Swamp Milkweed (top) borders wetlands, and fragrant White Water Lily is found in ponds.

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further detailed guidance on developing an NHS and on the interpretation of the PPS. Dr. Stow indicated that the National Capital Commission is a major partner with Ottawa and has been responsible for the development of the Greenbelt Master Plan. In addition, the Nature Conservancy of Canada has partnered with Ottawa and has developed an Ottawa Valley Conservation Plan for the prioritization of lands to consider for conservation and protection. Of interest to us is that part of Mississippi Mills (south of the Pakenham wetland complex) is included in their plan, with several high priority areas indicated in our area, as well as in Ottawa west and Beckwith Township.

As a result of a court challenge by the Greenspace Alliance at the Ontario Municipal Board, the City of Ottawa was recently forced to move from a ‘features’ approach that considered only core natural areas to a ‘systems’ approach, said Dr. Stow. The PPS requires core natural areas to be connected through linkages, in order to integrate them into a fully functioning NHS. Together with their partners, or alone, it has been agreed that Ottawa will identify and map by 2014 existing

and conceptual natural heritage linkages at a city-wide scale, including consideration of regional linkages outside the city boundaries.

He showed the various approaches that the city has used to determine the most appropriate locations for these one kilometre-wide linkages, based on a computerized assessment of resistance to movement cost for species across the landscape.

Resistance varied from one for woodlands and wetlands, to 20 for lakes and rivers, and 80 to 100 for transportation roads and impervious settled areas.

He ended his talk by presenting a conceptual and integrated framework for stewardship. Part of this showed the need for a special stewardship fund targeted for the protection of sensitive lands, primarily in the rural areas.

Such a fund could be used to support stewardship of rural land, for the purchase of conservation easements and, if needed, for the acquisition of critical properties. His last slide showed an example of the problems that can occur when there is no plan in place.

As a result of poor development choices southeast of the Carp Ridge, important habitat was lost and a population of Blanding’s turtles became isolated and threatened in

the South March Highlands.

Both areas involved are natural environmental areas, but a way of reconnecting them is needed. This shows that a good dose of political will is needed when decisions that are important in the long term may, for some, be less popular in the short term.

He cited examples of decisions that have long-term benefits that Ottawa would like to implement: a ban on country lot subdivisions, the adoption of a site alteration bylaw, the implementation of natural linkages, a mineral aggregate resource review, and the acceptance of the overall framework.

During questioning, Dr. Stow indicated that compared to Ottawa, municipalities such a Vancouver and Oakville have been more progressive.

In our area there is a mindset that assumes more forest is always available.

The Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists lecture series will resume this month, with the talk ‘An Artist’s Eye on Nature,’ Jan. 16 by Aleta Karstad, a nature artist who creates en plein air. Lectures begin at 7:30 p.m. and take place at Almonte United Church on Elgin Street, Almonte.

Tineke Kuiper is a member of the Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists.

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Arnold Polk and his bees follow similar flights: simple needs, hard work, and timeless truths

By DEREK DUNN derek.dunn@metroland.com

Lifestyle – From the rustic farmhouse with its long and weathered driveway, cars are heard rushing along County Road 29 between Arnprior and Pakenham. They sound like ocean waves crashing against rocks. In what could pass for a courtyard between the house and a bundle of young evergreens and a massive grey barn, a tabby kitten chases a dried leaf in the autumn breeze.

The tiny feline’s universe is contained in a grain of sand that is Arnold Polk’s property. All farms are like this: the sense of a self-contained world, like a snow-globe or bee colony; harmonious interdependence that builds to a harvest.

Polk has always enjoyed observing the world created by bees in the wooden boxes on his farm.

The white boxes are plopped on the grass like dressers brought

outside for a yard sale. Even as a young man when the farm belonged to his father-in-law Donald Caldwell, Polk like to stroll over and take a look. He and Marion would come from the Toronto area; Polk would watch the bees and the beekeeper at work.

“We’d come to have a visit on weekends. I’d watch them coming and going,” Polk said. “It’s interesting to see their own little world.”

His young family wasn’t settled yet, back in 1975. Polk needed to figure out if he wanted to stay a marketing rep for DuPont.

The job paid well. The house in Ajax was a nice one. But when the next inevitable recession hit how long before the salesmen were cut loose?

They were told the farm was theirs if they wanted it. It housed 2,500 hens in the 1960s, hence the buildings.

Maybe the jet setting life of big money and endless hours at work – busy as a bee - wasn’t the

meaning of life. His life, at least.

“People didn’t want as much back then,” he said. “It’s not like today.”

Four years later they packed everything up and moved here, on March 15, to Caldwell’s delight.

“He died the next day,” Polk said. “It was like he held on until we got here then passed away by choice.”

And yet they had big dreams for the place: the bees, raising lamb, Polk would eventually drive a school bus for many years. Marion’s steady income as a nurse in Almonte would be their foundation.

“We thought we were going to do it all.”

Polk’s easy going demeanour, his strong health, his successful children, his embracing of new things – “I’ve recently discovered golf” – all point to a life well lived. With few regrets he is slowing down. In late October boxes were placed over the 20 or

so bee colonies. The 75,000 bees in frames cluster into a ball for warmth. The wood shavings help save about 20,000 of them. Winter will claim the rest. Such is the circle of life.

Bee god But that wasn’t on this day.

On this day he took a generous amount of time to painstakingly explain the process of honey making. It’s the kind of thing beekeepers must get all the time.

But he treats it as though it were the first time.

There is a surprising amount of work involved. When the colonies shrug off winter, they are congenial and mix and match.

But by mid August bees are feisty – attacking weaker colonies and fiercely defending their own. If Polk wasn’t there playing God by balancing out populations and moving frames from one box to another, some would produce very little.

“It’s like any business. If well managed, you can make money,”

he said. “If you are disciplined and finish the job, that’s where the profit is.”

Still, there are good years and bad years. Both are largely out of his control. A brutal winter with strong winds; invasive species from other continents; now the threat of pesticides: all can have dramatic effects on honey production. He lost 80 per cent last year to a verolla mite infestation.

The treatment was too diluted.

He has jarred him.

“The mite levels were a lot higher than I anticipated,” he said. “I’m in semiretirement and to look after them is a very labour intensive process.

“I’ve had a good run.”

The bees could be growing tired too. They fly over acres upon acres of corn and soya fields, likely breathing in chemical-laced dust, to pollinate fewer and fewer flowers.

young people getting into the beekeeping business. A good season sees 30,000 pounds of honey produced at Polk’s.

He said there is a solid network of beekeepers in the Ottawa Valley, all willing to help one another. And that there is plenty of business to go around for anyone wanting in.

“Oh, sure. There are challenges, but it’s like anything else.

I could never just do one thing all day long. I like doing a little of this and a little of that. Bees are part of that.”

Polk would be the first to say he has little in common with the new apostles of buy-local, community cooperation, organic, slow-food, etc. And yet the irony is he lives what others preach.

It’s a ma-and-pa operation with jars sold at the nearby Pakenham General Store and other small businesses.

And, yes, the beekeeper has Sweet business never tired of the taste.

Despite the modern day chal“We use a lot of honey, in or lenges, Polk would recommend coffee and everything.”

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Lifestyle – Christmas at the shelter was exciting and busy.

Thank you to the many volunteers, staff and generous donors who made the holidays extra special for the animals.

The shelter received large donations of treats, supplies and goodies for the animals, including a large donation from the Kong Company over the holidays, and one of our volunteers made a roast beef and sweet potato Christmas dinner for our dogs. The cats were not without special attention; several volunteers volunteered their time over the holidays to provide extra belly rubs and treats to the cats as well.

To view the “Christmas at the Shelter” video on You Tube prepared by one of our volunteers, please visit the link: http://www. This week’s featured cats: youtube.com/watch?v=jy_41L56u If you like to be smothered with Ms&feature=youtu.be. hugs and kisses you simply have to meet these three extremely afThis week’s featured dog: fectionate boys.

Jasper Being a typical beagle, Jasper Oliver Twist loves to sniff and explore his surWhat a handsome Main Coon roundings. He enjoys his walks mix. Oliver is so cuddly, he just but doesn’t care for cars as they can’t stop loving anyone who pass him by. He does well with picks him up. Hard to believe that people and other dogs. He is very a cat like this one is not being reenergetic when he plays, and his united with his family. He came as ears flapping in the wind while he a stray but was clearly in a home runs will bring a smile to anyone’s with loving people before he came face. to LAWS.

Lanark Animal Welfare Society (LAWS) is located on Glenview Road, just off Highway 43, about 2 kilometres west of Smiths Falls.

The shelter is open Monday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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About one in five clients who use the Canadian Cancer Society Transportation Program reported that they would miss their life-saving appointments if they were not assisted by the Society.

Fundraising campaign Wheels of Hope is a local fundraising campaign that was launched in September to help raise money for the transportation program in Lanark, Leeds & Grenville. Last year, the local office spent more

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Donner This older grey, de-clawed boy suffered from a flea allergy. He had lost a lot of fur and was really emaciated when he was brought in. With the loving care of the staff and volunteers he’s growing back his lovely coat. He’s been eating really well and gaining back some weight. He loves to be hugged and eagerly awaits a new couch for you and him to snuggle on together.

Please note that adoptions have resumed at the shelter.

Please stop in to see the many new furry friends at the shelter that are awaiting their gift of a new home.

From all the staff, volunteers and animals at LAWS, we would like to wish everyone a very happy and healthy new year!

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If you have lost a dog or cat please check our website or phone or visit the shelter. If you have found a dog or cat please visit our website to find the number of your local animal control officer.

Still 169 rides need funding in Wheels of Hope campaign cancer treatments you can call (613) 267-1058 or 1 800 367-2913 or visit the local community office in Perth.

The Canadian Cancer Society is a national community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer.

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This is especially true this winter when ice is forming earlier than usual in many areas and may look safe, but is not yet thick or strong enough. This ice warning also applies during any prolonged period of thaw or rain, and late in the season after ice begins to deteriorate from milder temperatures.

To avoid unnecessary risks, the OPP and OFSC recommend that snowmobilers stick to available, land-based, OFSC Prescribed Trails whenever possible. OFSC clubs provide many trails that avoid water crossings altogether and also provide many bridges and culverts to

pass over known water crossings safely.

If you do make the personal choice to take the risk of travelling on ice by snowmobile, wait until a marked stake line is in place and cross only when you can follow it directly from shore to shore, without stopping on the ice. While ice crossing is never a sure thing, snowmobilers can also reduce their risk by: • Checking ice thickness and quality before riding onto any frozen water.

• Understanding that ice conditions may vary from day to day, from hour to hour and from place to place.

• Never travelling on ice alone, at night or while impaired.

• Avoiding slushy ice, untracked ice, or ice near moving water or dock bubblers.

• Watching out for obstacles like rocks, stumps, docks, ice

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• Wearing a buoyant snowmobile suit and carrying ice picks.

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News – The Canadian Cancer Society in Lanark, Leeds & Grenville is slowly closing in on its goal of raising funds to support 415 local rides to life-saving chemotherapy and radiation treatments, as the annual Wheels of Hope campaign draws to a close.

Unit President Janice Hopkins is asking the local community to lend their support and help get their neighbours to life-saving cancer treatments. “The fundraising campaign ends on Dec. 31, 2013, so time is running short if people wish to contribute,” says Hopkins. “We remain hopeful that we’ll reach that goal, so that we’ll be able to support the 339 adults and 17 children that depend on our transportation service.”

The Canadian Cancer Society’s Transportation Program is the largest of its kind in North America and is run solely by donations from the public, service clubs and local businesses. In 2012, the volunteer drivers of the Lanark, Leeds & Grenville unit drove an astounding 299,518 kilometers to ensure that cancer patients in their community got to their treatments. That is equivalent to driving around the world seven times!

“Our volunteer drivers are truly remarkable people who give of their time and the use of their vehicle to help local families get to their live-saving treatments,” says Hopkins. “Instead of worrying about how or whether they can make it to the next appointment, patients are able to focus on getting better and fighting cancer.”

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shield. Don’t beat on the washer nozzles to free them from their icy capsules. Instead brush off the snow and any loose ice gently with your car brush and then use the heat of your bare hands to clear the nozzles. If the ice is really thick, try pouring washer fluid over the wipers and/ or nozzles. Remember wipers are just that, wipers, not snow plows, so don’t try to remove three inches of thick wet snow with them, use a brush.

When we get a load of

wet snow, it’s surprising how many drivers fail to realize the risk of not clearing it off the roof of their vehicle. Other than presenting a risk to other vehicles following them, the heavy white stuff can twist wiper arms and blades like pretzels when it comes sliding forward at a stop, not to mention the lack of forward vision it creates.

Can seem to get a handle on things – If it’s minus 35 outside and you’d just spent the night outside, think of what

would happen if someone yanked on one of your appendages; ouch!

Be gentle with plastic door handles, trim parts, cargo covers and the like.

A little prevention can go a long way to keep things intact. A can of silicone lubricating compound (available at any auto parts or hardware store) can be a car owner’s best winter friend. Spray rubber door seals to keep them from freezing solid to the door frame. Use the small spray straw to lubricate exterior door handle pivots, hinges and such. A shot of spray on wiper blades can help to keep them from freezing stiff. Don’t forget to lube the gas door release (if your vehicle has one).

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dery snow that’s popular this time of year can present its own unique problems to our chariots. If enough of it gets into the cabin air intake system it can collect, thaw, and then refreeze around the blower motor blades (shaped like a hamster running cage) and when you hit the heater switch in the morning you get a great racket coming out of the dash and not much else; no heat, no air flow. To prevent this, make sure you brush as much snow as possible away from the base of the windshield. If possible, get the vehicle into a heated indoor area for a few hours

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When you park a vehicle outside overnight, make sure the wipers are turned off before you shut off the ignition.

Before starting up in the morning, lift the wiper arms off the windshield to make sure they aren’t frozen to the glass.

Switching on the wipers with the blades frozen down usually involves damaging the linkage underneath (expensive!) or loosening off the wiper arm nuts. If the ice is thick, start the vehicle and let the defroster do its job to make things easier. Don’t try to melt the ice with warm or hot water as this runs the risk of cracking the wind-

Study shows alarming rates of illegal tobacco at high schools, hospitals batting the issue of contraband tobacco, but now is the time to act,� added Bryans.

The 2013 Ontario budget featured measures that would include increased fines for those convicted of illegal tobacco offenses, forfeiture of illegal seized tobacco items and strengthening the provisions to improve the Tobacco Tax Act. Premier Wynne also recently in-

troduced legislation that extended the smoking ban within Ontario to keep tobacco out of the hands of youth.

The OCSA is also concluding its Communities Against Contraband Tobacco campaign which saw more than 90 per cent of the province via its municipalities pass resolutions asking for the Ontario government to follow through on the 2013

commitments. “Contraband tobacco is a major issue for our 7,000 retailers across Ontario.

We will continue to work with this government until these measures are put into place to ensure the safety of our communities,� concluded Bryans.

When tested with underage secret shoppers (age 15 to 18), convenience stores scored the highest with an 87.3 per

cent pass rate of complying with age verification testing when compared to other establishments selling age-restricted products. Family run convenience stores have proven time and again that they are the best retailers in Ontario at selling age restricted products including lottery and tobacco.

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4-H Canada smashes goals with year-long food drive News – Thanks to the generous support from 4-H youth across Canada, 75,675 pounds of food was given to local food banks across Canada. This far surpassed the goal of 26,000 pounds, or one pound for each Canadian 4-H member.

4-H youth made donations to many organizations such as school breakfast programs, soup kitchens, shelters, outreach groups and friendship centres.

They nearly tripled their original goal of 26,000 pounds by raising cash, collecting cans and even harvesting nine acres of soybeans. “Our 4-H youth have a strong tradition of giving back to their communities and they understand the need to share food with those who need it most,� said Shannon Benner, chief executive officer of 4-H Canada. “We are committed to providing Canada’s youth with expansive skills, strong

leadership abilities and a dynamic range of positive experiences.� “It’s a tremendous accomplishment of 4-H members working together to raise thousands of pounds of essential food for food banks and in turn assisting Canadians in need,� said Katharine Schmidt, executive director of Food Banks Canada. “We are very appreciative of organizations like 4-H Canada who have chosen to support the cause of hunger in communities across Canada.�

4-H Canada had tremendous support throughout its centennial year with a variety of events, such as the national food drive. As 4-H moves into the next century, it is poised to initiate ideas, respond to challenges as well as play an important role in helping young people develop the self-confidence and skills needed to become well-rounded citizens.

About 4-H Canada 4-H is one of Canada’s longest-running and most respected youthserving organizations helping young Canadians to ‘learn to do by doing’ in a safe environment. With more than 26,000 members and 8,400 volunteer leaders, the 4-H community has extended beyond its rural roots and offers clubs for a diverse range of interests and skills across the country.

Provided with tools and guidance, 4-H members work individually as well as with others to reach their goals. This unique combination of group-based learning and personal interests is what makes the 4-H experience exciting and memorable for everyone involved.

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About Food Banks Canada Food Banks Canada supports a unique network of food-related organizations in every province and territory, which assists almost 850,000 Canadians each month. Together our network shares more than 200 million pounds of essential, safe, quality food annually, provides social programs that help to foster selfsufficiency, and advocates for policy change that will help create a Canada where no one goes hungry.

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News – Ontario convenience store retailers are expressing concern following the release of a study showing shocking rates of illegal tobacco in communities across the province. “Looking at the figures, what’s shocking is the high use of contraband tobacco at local high schools and health care facilities,� said Dave Bryans, chief executive officer of the Ontario Convenience Stores Association (OCSA). “These are places where no tobacco should be present, whatsoever.�

The OCSA commissioned a contraband tobacco study, which examined discarded cigarette butts at 136 sites to determine if they were illegal (contraband) cigarettes.

The study took place in October and November 2013 and found illegal tobacco usage rates as high as 46.6 per cent at various locations across the province. The provincial average of illegal tobacco usage throughout Ontario was 21 per cent.

Notable figures in the study included the Windsor Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital with a rate of 46.2 per cent; Eastwood Collegiate Institute in the Kitchener-Cambridge area that was 40.6 per cent; the Brampton GO station that was 40.8 per cent; Dunbarton High School in Toronto that was 36.4 per cent; the Sudbury Regional hospital that was 37.2 per cent; and the Oshawa Centre with a rate of 42.6 per cent. “The Government of Ontario has made budgetary commitments to com-

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Lifestyle – Like death, taxes and Murphy’s Law, it’s a given that if you are going to own and operate a motor vehicle of any type, you will be subjected to repair bills.

Winter weather can add to this tally with Mother Nature’s cruel penchant for throwing a frozen wrench into the works.

But what surprises me and a lot of my colleagues in the industry are the number of repairs that are completely avoidable with just a little care and thought.

Here are some of the most common we run into this time of year.

Wiper/washer woes: Repair shops get a lot of calls for broken wiper arms, motor and linkages and washer nozzles in the winter and the over-

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Healing hug Community – Carleton Place’s Sharon Rosenfeldt, one of the founders of the Victims of Violence Centre for Missing Children, gives tyke player Sam Waldick a big hug after receiving flowers at the opening of the It Shouldn’t Hurt to be a Child tournament in Arnprior. The high profile tournament, which ran Nov. 22 to 24, raises money for the victims rights group.

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Conservatives quietly cut services to consumers DEAR EDITOR: In his Speech from the Throne this fall, Mr. Harper said he wanted to put the needs of consumers first by ensuring they receive better and more competitive costs and by creating more jobs for Canadians. Barely a few weeks later, and just before the holidays, his government quietly announced – one day after Parliament was adjourned – that consumers will pay more in order to get fewer services from Canada Post, and that thousands of people will lose their jobs.

Canadians are worried, and rightly so. Rate and service changes are being forced on them without any meaningful consultation – and at a time when their elected representatives are unable to demand an explanation on their behalf. Canada Post provides an essential service that must, undoubtedly, adapt and keep up with the times to meet constantly changing demands. But the changes made to this Crown corporation should never be glossed over hastily, without any discussion or real consultation, in the hope that no one will notice. Canada Post affects the daily lives of everyone, and the government has a duty to properly inform the public about the current situation of our postal services.

The Conservative government has an already alarming record when

it comes to managing anything related to Canada Post, even though the corporation provides a vital service to small businesses and middle class families across the country. We all remember the 2011 strike by Canada Post employees forced back to work at the government’s orders. Once again this week, Mr. Harper and his government failed to negotiate openly and communicate relevant information to Canadians who deserve to know the facts and condition of their postal service.

After this announcement, Canadians have reason to doubt this government’s genuine interest in meeting the needs of consumers. Despite the ethical scandals hounding him and his office, Mr. Harper is unwilling to live by the principles of transparency and consultation. The democratic process exists to ensure that Canadians receive genuine representation and that their elected officials are able to defend their interests in Ottawa.

During this fall session, once again, the Conservatives did nothing to support middle-class families. Since the Speech from the Throne, Mr. Harper has beaten all records for inaction.

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Fighting the flu Editorial – If you look around your school, workplace or in your own home, chances are someone you’re close to has caught the nasty influenza bug gripping Lanark, Leeds and Grenville.

It isn’t a surprise to the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit, who report that influenza activity is on the rise in Ontario, in particular, a subtype of influenza A (H1N1) which was the same strain responsible for the pandemic flu outbreak in 2009.

While no one enjoys the flu, children and seniors over the age of 65 are particularly susceptible and the health unit states the best way to avoid coming down with it, is it get your flu shot. They recommend anyone over the age of six months get their shot to protect themselves, which is free from your local health care provider or pharmacy.

Remember to bring along your health card if you plan on getting the shot at your local pharmacy and that pharmacists can’t give the vaccine to those under five years of age.

For a list of pharmacies offering the service, visit www.healthunit.org.

In addition to getting the flu shot, there are other ways you can avoid getting sick, including washing your hands regularly, use hand sanitizer, cover your cough and ensure hard surfaces remain clean and disinfected.

If you happen to come down with the flu, prevent the spread of it by staying home from work or school and see your doctor. A little common sense will help us all stay flu-free this winter.

Christmas tree was a treasured addition to the kitchen Lifestyle – It didn’t take Mother long, after moving to a drafty old log house in the backwoods of Renfrew Country, to figure out the parlour was no place for the Christmas tree. With no insulation, storm windows, or heat, the room was closed off for the winter, and so the Christmas tree, after much moving of furniture, was crammed into a corner of the kitchen.

Father didn’t care where it was, as long as it wasn’t put up until Christmas Eve, a German custom that was part of his heritage for three generations. Well, it didn’t take long for Mother to get rid of that idea too! The tree, about two weeks before Christmas was hauled in from the bush, dragged behind the flat-bottom sleigh, and let stand in the summer kitchen until the clumps of snow could be taken off its widespread branches.

And then, with much finagling, it was wired to the window frame on one side, and the downstairs bedroom door on the other. It sat in a washtub of water, in the hope that the heat from the Findlay Oval wouldn’t entirely rob the tree of its needles.

There was always a mystery to the

tree decorations which I could never figure out. Every year dozens of little tin holders with miniature candles in them were clamped all over the Christmas tree. But they were never lit. And I wondered why on earth we had candles on a tree if they couldn’t be glowing at night? Well, Mother, with her dread of fire, was the reason. “The whole place would go up like a tinder box,” she’d say, if I even as much as suggested we could at least light a few of them. And I would wonder why we even bothered bringing them down from the humpbacked trunk upstairs!

A flat box of tinsel was bought long before I was even born, and every year, the long thin pieces were carefully hung on the branches of the tree, and the day the tree came down, every last piece of the tinsel was laid out carefully in the same box, and tucked away for another year.

It was my sister Audrey’s job to make sure the tub of water under the tree was always full. That meant she had to haul it in from the pump outside, and “While you’re at it,” Mother would say, “you might as well fill the reservoir, too.”

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The few glass ball decorations Mother had brought from New York, coloured paper loops made by us children, and only the prettiest of Christmas cards which had come through the mail, were placed here and there on the wide sweeping branches.

After the tree was up for the holidays, it changed the whole house. I loved the nights when we all sat around the table, and the coal-oil lamp sent out dim beams of light and the tinsel, moving gently from the heat in the kitchen from the stove, made the tree magical.

There were never any gifts under the tree until they mysteriously appeared on Christmas morning. But I would sit, with my elbows on the table, and just stare at the wonder of it all. And I would picture in my mind what of my News Editors: Laurie Weir, Joe Morin, Ashley Kulp REPORTERS: Howaida Sorour, Tara Gesner, Desmond Devoy, Kelly Kent, Jennifer Westendorp DISTRIBUTION: Lori Sommerdyk, 613-283-3182 ,ext. 138 CLASSIFIEDS/REGIONAL ROUNDUP: Fax: 613-283-5909 Judy Michaelis Email: jmichaelis@perfprint.ca Lee Ann Gilligan Email: lgilligan@perfprint.ca

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list sent to the Ottawa Farm Journal would be left for me by Santa. Would he bring me the doll I had seen in the Five and Dime store window? And what about the real store-bought underwear I longed for?

So many an evening before Christmas was spent just dreaming of that morning when I would waken and find that Santa hadn’t forgotten us in Northcote after all.

And each day, the spruce tree got sparser and sparser. It didn’t matter how carefully my sister Audrey was about keeping the tub full of water, every night there seemed to be another dustpan full of needles to sweep up and dump into the Findlay Oval.

And with each dustpan gathered up with the broom, Father could be heard muttering from his rocking chair by the oven door, that had Mother listened to him, and waited until Christmas Eve to put up the tree, it might look half “decent” by the time Christmas morning rolled around!

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could see clear back to the wainscoting along the wall behind it, and we all knew, it wouldn’t be long until the heat of the stove, confined to the kitchen as it was, the Christmas tree would be as bare as a badger.

And it would be unwired from its moorings, and dragged out of the kitchen, back through the summer kitchen, and tossed behind the house, a most pathetic sight if I ever saw one!

The tub would be emptied, furniture rearranged, and the only remnants of that most wonderful time of the year, would be the needles that seemed to appear out of nowhere for weeks long after the Christmas season was over.

Father knew better than to say “I told you so.” If he did venture an opinion, Mother would remind him that his job was to look after the barns, hers was to look after the house!

I pray you had a joyous Christmas with loved ones around you, and I wish for all of you good health and happiness for 2014.

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Trees suffer Perhaps the saddest and longest lasting result of this latest icy calamity is the impact on trees. The same thing that happened here in 1998.

Intense freezing rain quickly builds on surfaces and trees are especially vulnerable. Toronto’s old urban forest has been particularly hard hit.

Sixteen years ago I was the publisher of the community newspapers in Carleton Place and Almonte and, not surprisingly, we devoted most of our space in January of that year to the ice storm and its aftermath.

The most vivid memory for me is driving along High Street in Carleton Place, one of the town’s oldest residential streets, and viewing the damage to all of the old trees which lined the boulevard and stood on some of the expansive properties on that particular street.

Limbs and branches were piled high everywhere.

I took photographs of that sad scene which ran in the following week’s edition of the Carleton Place Canadian. In those days newspaper photos were printed mainly in black and white.

As I prepared to write this column I dipped into my personal newspaper archives and located the edition that photo appeared in. The image is just

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as stark and disturbing today.

Winter weather can be extremely unforgiving! All that can be done is to clean-up the mess and move forward. The damage to trees is the longest lasting reminder of this kind of situation.

Incidents such as the ice storms I am writing about this week are rare. But they are extremely trying, especially in a society which is so utterly dependent on electricity.

When the power dies we are in trouble.

This latest issue is another reminder of just how vulnerable we are when the “juice� stops flowing for long periods.

Being left without hydro for hours is annoying enough.

But try shivering in the dark night after night, as so many millions of our fellow citizens did last month.

The fact this calamity stretched through Christmas and also upended many people’s New Year’s plans simply added to the storm’s impact.

This was one Christmas those affected will never forget!

Ultimately the most important aspect of all of this is the enduring strength of the human spirit. People helping people! There were untold examples across the affected regions. It was a repeat of what happened during the massive 1998 ice storm.

Hydro crews from areas unaffected by the bad weather gave up their Christmas season to travel to Toronto and other hard hit areas. They worked tirelessly to get the lights back on and in the process saved the holidays for countless families in Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes.

Some people invited electrical workers into their homes to share Christmas dinner. Others volunteered at warming centres where so many were forced to move temporarily when the mercury plunged following the icy deluge.

Kind hearted business owners and individuals donated food and money or provided general assistance to those in need as a result of this natural calamity.

Toronto can be proud of so many of its residents.

Media accounts of the good deeds done in the wake of the storm are endless. Neigh-

bours helped neighbours, some folks invited strangers in to their homes because they had power while others living around them were shivering inside freezing houses and apartments.

In New Brunswick people applauded spontaneously when utility workers walked into a restaurant to have lunch.

By Day 4 of the emergen-

cy the Toronto Fire Service had responded to more than 11,000 calls. Police, paramedics and firefighters had very little down time in Toronto and all of the affected areas.

Even embattled Toronto mayor Rob Ford gained a little traction by, seemingly, being everywhere. Instead of apologies he was doing what mayors are supposed to do during crises, reassuring residents and trying to boost people’s spirits.

Of course there is also a warning bell sounded in the wake of this latest weatherrelated debacle. Yes, disasters of this magnitude are rare.

But there is a clear message here that all of us should acknowledge. We should have a

personal plan that will see us through this sort of situation.

Having a safe, alternate means of cooking and/or warmth in winter should be part of the plan.

We should also have enough food (canned products) and water to see us through a crisis. Bottled water is cheap and readily available. Not everyone can afford a generator but if you can they are a major asset, especially if you live in a rural location.

In the wake of the severe Ice Storm of 2013 the Boy Scout motto comes to mind: “Be prepared!�

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some areas of Toronto, especially the east end, were seriously impacted other parts of the city escaped relatively unscathed.

The same was true in 1998.

Carleton Place, where we live, experienced mainly individual electrical problems caused when falling trees and branches ripped power lines from homes and businesses. In the rest of the community, including the subdivision where we live, the lights stayed on throughout what was a fiveday weather event.

During the massive cleanup that followed we experienced one, 20-minute outage as Hydro crews fixed an individual problem in the area.

Believe me, we counted ourselves extremely fortunate! Friends of ours in nearby Beckwith Township were without electricity for 19 days.

And there were many others who experienced similar, or even lengthier, outages.

Last Friday, six days after the freezing rain descended on Toronto, 80 per cent of those who experienced electrical blackouts were up and running again. During this past weekend most of the rest were reconnected.

Lifestyle – As we begin a new year it is not what lies ahead which is making the news it is what happened at the very end of 2013 that remains in the forefront.

Once again the awesome power of nature was on full display during December as wintry weather dealt large areas of North America a series of blows. The worst weather occurred during the lead-up to Christmas as an extensive freezing rain storm swept across the eastern part of the continent.

The icy blast was devastating, ruining the holiday plans of millions. The electrical grid took a massive hit and travel by air and land became impossible for lengthy periods, causing chaos during the busiest travel period of the year.

Readers along the north shore of Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River will certainly relate to what I am writing. Many were significantly impacted by what will no doubt be forever dubbed the “Ice Storm of 2013.�

For millions of others, including myself, this occurrence sparked unpleasant memories of the much bigger ice storm of January 1998.

Sixteen years ago this month several days of freezing precipitation caused havoc across an even wider area of eastern Canada and the northeastern United States.

That disastrous weather event was far worse due to its duration and the subsequent impact on trees and in turn the electricity delivery system.

The effects of that giant ice storm are still visible in the forests of eastern Ontario and northern New York State, to name two of the hardest hit regions.

But don’t try to tell residents of Canada’s largest city that the 1998 ice storm was worse than what they have just been through! Toronto missed what happened 16 years ago. This time the sprawling metropolis took a direct hit and the result was devastating for millions of its citizens. At this writing an all-out effort is continuing to get Toronto’s electrical grid back to where it was before the icy mess struck on the weekend of Dec. 21 to 22.

At least in 1998 Mother Nature was “kind� enough to wait until Jan. 5 to unleash her fury. This time she wasn’t as accommodating. The result was Christmas holiday chaos for so many people in southern Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and parts of the northeastern US. Freezing rain is such a hit and miss problem. While

REGIONAL ROUND-UP 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, EMC, P.O. Box 158, Smiths Falls, Ont. K7A 4T1, or fax at 613-283-5909 or e-mail: jmichaelis@theemc.ca OR lgilligan@perfprint.ca. Items will be edited as necessary. Please include name, address and phone number.

Almonte Fair Board Winter Dance to the Glen Silverson Band, Almonte Civitan Hall, Saturday, January 11, 8-midnight. Silent Auction. Advance tickets: Alyssa 613256-6263, Marilyn 613-256-3130, Debbie 613-257-4111.

Euchre- 4 hand, January 9, 7:30 pm. Sponsored by the Town & Country Tenants Assoc., 375 Country St. Light lunch. 613-256-4179.

Euchre at Holy Name of Mary School Gym on Patterson St. in Almonte. Every Wed. 7 p.m. Prizes awarded and light lunch.

Mills’ Seniors Services, Almonte.

Fit as a Fiddle, every Friday, at 10 a.m.

Almonte United Church. Transportation and healthy lunch included. Call Seniors Services 613-256-4700.

Mills’ Seniors Services, Almonte, Parkinson’s Support Group.

Monday, January 6, from 7-9 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.

Mills Seniors Services’ Home Support, General Diners Lunch at the Mills’ Office, 67 Industrial Drive. Tuesday, January 14. Transportation and entertainment provided. Call 613-256-4700.

Mills Seniors Services’ Home Support, Golden Oldies Lunch.

Thursday, January 9, at the Mills’ Office, 67 Industrial Drive. Transportation and entertainment provided by Larry Lunney. Call 613-256-4700.

Mills Seniors Services’ Home Support, Lunch out and shopping trip.

Thursday, January 16. Call 613-2564700 to reserve our seat on the bus.

Mills’ Seniors Services’ Home Support, Music & Memories lunch program, Tuesday, January 7, Transportation available. Entertainment provided. Call 613-256-4700 or Jean Perry 257-3296, for program information.

Mills’ Seniors Services, Transportation to the Arthritis Aquafit Swim Program, every Monday at 11:15 am. Carleton Place Pool. Call 613-256-4700 to reserve your seat on the bus.

Mills’ Seniors Services, Weekly Foot Care Clinics, Alison Kaczan RPN provides care, at the Mills’ Seniors Services Office, 67 Industrial Drive. Call 613-256-4700 for appointment.

613-216-9008.

Euchre, every 2nd, 3rd and 4th Monday of the month. 7:30 p.m. Legion.

Sponsor: Ladies Auxiliary. Bring your friends. Lunch/prizes. 613-253-6375.

French Playgroup “Plaisirs D’Enfants”. Every Tuesday 9:30-11:30 a.m. Beckwith Community Hall (Black’s Corners). 613-253-0008.

Ladies Darts, every Tuesday starting 7:30 p.m. Legion. Sponsor: Ladies Auxiliary.

Urban Forest Advisory Committee meeting. 7:30 p.m. Council Chambers Town Hall. Jan. 16.

KEMPTVILLE Alzheimer Society- Support Group Meetings. 4th Thursday each month, 1-3 p.m. Bayfield Manor, 100 Elvira St. BNI of Kemptville, meeting. Every Tuesday 6:45-8:30 a.m. Alumni Hall, Kemptville College (613)863-4853.

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.

Sat. Jan. 4- Breakfast at Kemptville Snowmobile Clubhouse 8:0011:00. Bring snowmobile related articles to sell or buy at our swap meet held upstairs 8:00-11:00, and weather permitting.

LANARK Fitness Classes every Monday (except holidays). 9:30-10:30 a.m.

North Lanark County Community Health Centre. 613-259-2182.

Lanark Lodge Pub (3rd Thursday every month). 2 p.m. Hosted by recreation dept. Info. 613-267-4225.

Walking group, every Tuesday morning, 9 a.m. from the NLCCHA. Refreshments, exercises/speaker after walk. Heather 613-259-2182.

MERRICKVILLE Lego Club, Saturday, January 4, All day drop-in 10-4 drop-in. Merrickville Library. Ages 4+.

PERTH Breakfast- 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. After 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. masses at St. Mary’s- 28 Hawthorne.

Sponsor: Knight of Columbus.

Carleton Place Sunset Club meets every Wednesday, 1 p.m. Legion. Euchre, bid euchre, games, socializing. Third Wed. each monthshort general meeting, noon. Potluck lunch/games follows. 613-257-7483.

Debtors Anonymous. If you are having problems with money or debt then we can help. 6:30 Tuesdays, St. James Hall, Bell and Edmund Street.

Adult Bereavement group, Wednesday, January 8, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Lanark Lodge, 115 Christie Lake Rd. Contact: Rebecca Bowie 613-267-6400.

Al-Anon Meetings. If you are living with or near a drinking problem.

Every Thursday 8 p.m. St. James Anglican Church, Drummond St. 613267-4848, 613-267-6039.

Are you trying to cope with a family member suffering from a mental illness? NAMI support group, every 4th Tuesday of the month. Info: 283-2170.

Bagpipe band practice, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Masonic Hall, 46 Russell St. W. New members welcome. Info: Wayne 283-9792, cell 284-7038 or www.gordonpipeband.com Blood Donor Clinic, Civitan Club- Mon. Jan. 13, 1-7 p.m.

Bridge, Perth Duplicate Bridge Club meets 7:00 p.m., Thursdays, January 9, 16, 23, 30, at Perth Civitan Club. For partnership contact Bert Picard 613-267-5305.

Bridge, Social- McMartin House, 125 Gore St., East, every Friday afternoon. 613-267-3952.

Bridge (Social) InstructionLearn and improve your social bridge play at McMartin House. Sessions held 1:00- 3:00 pm on every Thursday from January 9th to the end of March, 2014. Join any Thursday.

613-267-7744.

Carpet Bowling, Wednesdays, January 8, 12:45 p.m Branch 244 Perth Upon Tay, Royal Canadian Legion. Contact: 613-267-6872.

Community Dinner at St James Anglican Church, 12 Harvey St on Saturday, January 11, 4:30-6:00 p.m.

Everyone welcome.

Community Dinner, hosted by St. John’s Catholic Church at St. James Anglican Church, 12 Harvey St. Saturday, January 4, 4:30-6:00 p.m. Everyone welcome.

CPHC (Community and Primary Health Care) Seniors Heartwise Fitness Classes, 50+. Every Tuesday, 11 a.m., Perth Civitan Club. Certified instructors. Info Donna 613-2738672 or Mercedes 613-272-0222.

Ladies Auxiliary General Meeting, January 9. 7 p.m. Legion. It’s time to renew your membership.

Tickets available till Friday, Jan 17 for Robbie Burns Dinner Dance.

Lanark Lodge Birthday Party (last Thursday every month). 2 p.m. Hosted by recreation dept. Info. 613-267-4225.

Perth Civitan Bingo, every Wednesday. Opens at 6 p.m. Bingo starts at 7 p.m.

Perth Historical Society, 200th Anniversary Celebration Preparations, January 16 meeting. Legion 26 Beckwith St E, 7:30 p.m. Info: 613-264-0094.

Perth Old Tyme Fiddler’s Dance, Perth Legion Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.

January 10. Info: (613)259-2569 or (613)283-8703.

Rideau Trail Association Snowshoe or Hike, Sunday, January 12, Murphys Point Park, level 1, moderate pace, 8-10 km, Meet at 9:30 a.m. at Conlon Farm. Leader: Sabine Jaekel 613-267-5390, Rideau Trail Association, Winter End-to-End Snowshoeing or Skiing, Weekend 1. January 4, meet at 8:15 a.m. at Salem Rd and 9th concession Road 9. Sunday, January 5 meet to leave at 8:30 a.m. Contact leader Bill Murdoch 613-483-7909.

Riverview Seniors, Tuesday, January 14, meeting 1 pm followed by social, Perth Upon Tay, Branch 244 Royal Canadian Legion. New members always welcome.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly).

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Lodge. Info. Janet 613-264-9139.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), weight loss support group.

Meetings every week. Info./location 613-838-4777.

RURAL 4 hand euchre, Wednesday, January 8, 7:00 p.m. Montague Seniors Hall, Rosedale. Good prizes, good food. (613)284-1074.

4 hand euchre with lunch and prizes, every Friday, 7 p.m. Montague & District Seniors Club, 658 Rosedale Rd S. (613)283-6240, (613)283-8482.

6 hand euchre with lunch, every Saturday, 1 p.m. Montague & District Seniors Club, 658 Rosedale Rd S. (613)283-8482, (613)283-6240.

Alzheimer Society- Support Group Meetings. 3rd Friday each month, 1:303:30 p.m. Country Roads Community Health Centre, 4319 Cove Rd. at Hwy. 15 (Portland).

Bid euchre every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. Montague & District Seniors Club, 658 Rosedale Rd S. (613)2836240, (613)283-8482.

Canadian Hearing Society, Hearing Health Care Clinic, 10-3, Tuesday, January 14, at Guthrie House, 10 Perth St., Elgin. Appointment 613-498-3933 (toll-free 1-866-498-3933).

Canadian Tai Chi Academy, every Mon, Wed., Fri., 9 a.m., Rosedale Hall, Montague Twp. All welcome.

(613)269-3944, www.moytaichi.com Clayton Hall- Olde Tyme Music & Dinner. Jan. 5, 2-6 p.m., supper 5 p.m. Proceeds: Clayton Hall.

Community Clothing Co-operative, Portland Community Hall.

Open every Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Wednesday 1-3 p.m.

CPHC formally VON foot care clinic, every 1st Thursday of the month. Westport Chiropractic Centre, 39 Bedford St., Westport. Appointments required. 613-342-3693, 1-800-465-7646 ext. 243.

C.P.H.C. formerly V.O.N. mobile clinic at the Town Hall, Westport. Open to anyone needing medical assistance. First Friday of every month, 9:30-2. Appointment (613)803-1710 or walk-in.

Dinner & Movie Night, Clayton Community Hall, Linn Bower Lane, Clayton. January 3. Dinner 5-6:30 p.m. Movie starts at 6:30.

Euchre- every Monday afternoon. 1:30 p.m. South Elmsley Municipal Complex. Sponsor: Club 55.

Refreshments.

Friday Jan 10. Freebie Friday.

10-11 a.m. at Guthrie House, 10 Perth St, Elgin. Winter clothing and available produce. Cold weather tips. Courtesy of Elgin Community Gardeners. Everyone welcome. Info, Susan 613-359-1159 or visit www. facebook.com/ElginTeamLeader Job Search Resource Centre, job postings, computer and internet access, resume writing assistance, job search seminars and employment counselling.

Guthrie House, 10 Perth St., Elgin.

Mon.-Fri. 9-4. 613-359-1140.

Karate and Cardio-Kickboxing in Port Elmsley. Karate- Wednesday and Friday evenings. Kickboxing- Thursday evenings. Visit www.portelmsley-karate.com or call 613-264-9063.

Lanark County Archives 1920 Conc. 7, Drummond (former Drummond Township Office). Every Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Info: 613-256-3130, (613)267-2232.

Quilting- every Wednesday. 1 and 7 p.m. McDonalds Corners Rd. Hall. 613-278-2943.

Shopping bus trip. Every 2nd Tuesday of the month (Jan. 14).

Leaving Portland Community Hall, 9 a.m. Info./location 613-272-2676.

Snow Road Snowmobile Club Breakfast, January 11, 8-11 a.m. at Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Rd. Everyone welcome.

Spaghetti Night- Jan. 3, 5-7 p.m.

Legion, Br. 231, Portland.

SMITHS FALLS Better than a Doctor, Better than a Lawyer, Better than a Psychiatrist, His name is Jesus. For prayer, anytime call U ME- PRAY (613)863-7729 local call or (613)283-3465.

Club 60 meeting every 2nd Tuesday of the month. Birthday party, last Tuesday of every month, 1:30 pm for both. Smiths Falls Legion, Branch 95.

Duplicate bridge, every Monday night, Legion, 7 p.m. Partnership Janet Sparks 613-283-1957.

Duplicate Bridge, Tuesday, January 7, Legion, starting at 1 p.m. Partnership Janet Sparks 613-283-1957.

EA- Emotions Anonymous- 12step organization working toward recovery from emotional difficulties (marriage, children, grief, etc).

Meetings (every Tuesday)- January 7, 7 p.m. Salvation Army Church (side door). (613)283-0960.

Gambling Problem? There is help. Gamblers Anonymous, Tuesdays 7:30-9 p.m. 88 Cornelia St. 613567-3271.

Lawn Bowling, 2014 SFLBC Executive only meeting, Wednesday, January 8, 9:30-11 a.m. A/J Black’s Place. Contact Carol 613-267-6872.

“Let’s Pray” Prayer Line available, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from 10 a.m.-noon. (613)283-3485, (613)267-9780 evenings. Seventh Day Adventist Church, 333 Hwy 29 (just past the mall). Walk-ins welcome.

Smiths Falls Knitting & Crochet Club, meetings every Tuesday 1-3 p.m. Smiths Falls Seniors Activity Building (across from Hospital).

Susan Shirley Program, Parent Training courses- Mondays 6:30 p.m.

Calvary Bible Church, 15 Beech St. 613-205-1643.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), weight loss support group.

Meetings every week. Info./location 613-838-4777.

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Alexander Brock Dowdall June 17, 2013 Parents Brad & Chelsea Dowdall

Malachy July 2, 2013 Parents Mike Woollcombe & Jen Thom

Olivia Isabel Anderson July 7, 2013 Parents Ryan & Elizabeth Anderson

Kennedy Rayanne Elizabeth Peters July 10, 2013 Parents Jeff & Myra Peters

Ivy Irene Samek July 30, 2013 Parents Rob Samek & Kirsten Hammond

Harper May Poirier August 1, 2013 Parents Jay & Amy (MacGregor) Poirier

Landon Vincent O’Connor August 3, 2013 Parents David & Jillian O’Connor

Renee Katherine Amy Mitton August 22, 2013 Parents Ralph & Stephanie Mitton

Leona Audrey Cuccaro August 22, 2013 Parents Joseph & Erika Cuccaro

O’livia Eva-Rose Egan & Emmerson Dustin Egan January 27, 2013 Parents Dustin & Mifanwy Egan

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Braelei Jean Marie James August 29, 2013 Parents Marshall James & Sarah Ferguson

Payten Nancy Lorraine Leonard September 4, 2013 Parents Troy Leonard & Shanice Villeneuve

Liam Robert Peters September 10, 2013 Parents Ryan & Jennifer Peters

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Ben Koop finds another 1952 Meteor four-door sedan Lifestyle – Ben Koop of Leamington, Ont., purchased a black 1952 Meteor Customline 2-door sedan off a used car lot in Windsor in 1953.

He owned the car for seven years and drove it to Florida with Marg, his new bride, on their honeymoon. In 1960, Ben sold the car to buy a truck, but the memories of that ’52 Meteor lived on.

One day last summer, Ben was driving eastbound along Hwy. 3 toward Leamington when he suddenly saw a maroon 1952 Meteor 4-door sedan going in the opposite direction. He was tempted to turn around and chase after it but he thought a man in his late 70s just doesn’t do that.

He later told me about the Meteor he saw, and so I ran a letter in Old Autos newspaper asking if any readers knew the owner. The phone rang a few days later. It was Jack McLeod calling from nearby Chatham to say he was the owner and he was the one who drove past Ben on the highway.

Arrangements were made

for Ben and me to see the car at Leisure Lake campground a few miles north of Leamington and to meet Jack and his wife Donna. Ben was thrilled to see the car up close and slowly walked around it, drinking in every nostalgic detail.

Jack bought the car recently from a man in St. Marys, Ontario. It had previously been found in a barn near Hanover, Ont., with only 24,000 miles on the odometer. The serial number 0173H52-23565 indicates the car was built in Windsor (“H” standing for home plant). Ford of Canada moved its production to Oakville the following year.

The 1952 Fords and Meteors were noteworthy in having the first year for a one-piece curved windshield and with the gas filler neck

behind the rear license plate.

The Meteor Customline had a Mercury dashboard and a Mercury flathead V8 of 255 cubic inches and 120 horsepower under the hood. The less expensive Mainline series had a Ford dashboard and a Ford V8 of 110 horsepower.

Ben’s Customline 2-door sedan when new cost $2333 and Jack’s 4-door for $2405, with the extra two doors costing an extra $72.

I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, ON N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my latest book: “OLD CAR DETECTIVE FAVOURITE STORIES, 1925 to 1965.”

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Conquer the cold: Get a grip in all winter driving conditions

Better traction, shorter stopping distances One of the most important advantages of these new winter tires is reduced stopping distance when braking. TIRF cites research that shows that at temperatures just below freezing on dry pavement, stopping distances for vehicles with all-season tires can be as much as 30 per cent longer than for vehicles with winter tires. The report also cites research that concludes that winter tires offer better traction on a snow or ice-covered road surface at well below -30°C than an all-season tire has at 4°C. “The idea that winter tires are only needed for snow covered or icy roadways is outmoded and belies the superior cold-weather performance made possible by advances in winter tire technology,� says Glenn Maidment, president of The Rubber Association of Canada, which represents tire makers. “Today’s sophisticated winter tires feature specialized rubber compounds that retain elasticity at temperatures well below -30°C. The truth is that winter tires dramatically outperform all-season tires in all cold-weather conditions and decrease collisions and personal injury accidents. The fact that only 52 per cent of Canadian drivers use winter tires should give us all pause for thought about road safety during the cold-weather driving months.�

Winter tires save lives, reduce collisions Research shows conclusively that winter tires save lives and reduce road-accident injuries. A 2011 study by the Quebec government

found that winter road-accidents in the province have dropped five per cent since winter tire use was made mandatory by law in 2008.

The research concludes that widespread use of winter tires prevents about 575 road-accident injuries per winter in Quebec. The study also found that vehicle accidents resulting in death or serious injury are down three per cent.

Some drivers unwisely opt not to use winter tires because their vehicle is equipped with anti-lock braking systems, all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive.

These systems however require sufficient traction to be effective and winter tires provide that needed traction.

Another common inaccuracy is thinking that two winter tires, rather than a set of four, are sufficiently safe.

This condition can create a traction imbalance between the front and rear wheel positions and make a vehicle hard to control, particularly when cornering.

By far the most common reason motorists do not use winter tires is the cost. The TIRF report shows that using winter tires in the coldweather months and summer tires in the warm months can reduce fuel consumption by up to five per cent. The cost factor is also tempered by prolonging the life of a vehicle’s summer tires, which saves money over time. A number of insurance companies also now offer premium reductions for using winter tires.

Regardless of the type of tires used, motorists are also well advised to drive according to the conditions of the road during the cold-weather months.

Proper tire inflation An important key to safe motoring in the cold-weather months is proper tire inflation, which is harder to maintain in winter because of greater temperature fluctuations. Every five-degree decrease in temperature results in a loss of about one psi in air pressure. A temperature drop of 15°C, for example, which is common in winter, typically results in 10 per cent loss of inflation.

Under-inflated tires have a smaller footprint, which weakens their grip. The result is diminished braking and handling characteristics, along with higher fuel consumption due to increased rolling resistance.

During the cold-weather months, tire makers recommend that drivers measure their tire pressures at least once a month using a reliable tire gauge. If the tire is found to be under or over-inflated, the pressure should be adjusted to the vehicle manu-

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one an inside door jam or inside the fuel door.

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HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY Bronwen Woods January 5, 2014 Congratulations on turning 50.

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The family of the late Lloyd Timmins, would like to express sincere Thanks and Appreciation to our family, friends and neighbours for their support, prayers, cards, flowers, donations, gifts of food at the time of our loss.

Thank you to the Arnprior & District Hospital staff, the nurses, the palliative team, dietary, housekeeping and maintenance staff for their support and care during Lloyds stay. We especially want to thank Lucy for making a very special wedding anniversary remembrance for our family.

Thank you to staff and residents at the Arnprior Villa for the support and compassion they have provided over the last year.

We would like to thank Pastor Young, Rev. Johnson, and Rev. Stoppa for their prayers and support, Ken and Doug for providing the music. Also to the ladies of St. Mark’s Anglican Church for preparing and serving the luncheon after the funeral service.

Our heartfelt thanks to the Pallbearers, the honorary pallbearers and to the CR Gamble Funeral Home for their guidance and compassion.

Lloyd will always hold a special place in our hearts and we thank you for the visits and phone calls, or maybe you kept him in your prayers. They were all welcomed and your kindness will always be remembered.

HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY TRENT January 4, 2014 Love Mommy, Daddy and Reese CARD OF THANKS RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS STILL ALIVE IN SMITHS FALLS Special thanks to Bruce Small, employee of the town of Smiths Falls who went above and beyond the call of duty to help me out after a water main broke outside my home. Thank you Bruce for restoring my faith in humanity.

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BANTING – McCULLOUGH Rebecca Banting and Anthony McCullough were united in marriage at 4 o’clock on Saturday, October 19, 2013 in Brockville, Ontario.

The ceremony was held at the Brockville Convention Centre and was officiated by Reverend June Craig. The beautiful autumn themed ceremony and dinner was attended by 120 close friends and family. The maid of honour was Jenn Hickey while the best man was Chase Crowder. The bride is a teacher at St. Francis de Sales School in Smiths Falls. The groom is the owner of HG Roofing and Construction. A special thank you to all who attended to make this day memorable.

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Marion, Darlene, Beth and their families I would like to thank the many people who supported me during and after the tragic passing of my husband, David Sullivan. To all those who send cards/flowers, your thoughtfulness is very much appreciated. Your continued support and friendship has helped me deal with the pain of loss.

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Passed away at her home, Perth, Ontario on Friday, December 20th, 2013 at the age of 61 years. Janet is survived by her daughters, Deanne Carter (Scott Rogers) and their children Jayde Carter , Faithe Campbell and Jocelyn and Taylor Rogers, Leigh Hayden (Bruce Facette) and their children Emma and Jesse Hayden, Ray, Chris and Stephanie Facette and daughter Erin Hayden. Dear sister of Beverly, Carolyn and Philip Carter, Peggy Hopkins, Susan Brushett, Jacqueline Carter and the late Paul Carter. She is the daughter of Frederick and the late Margaret Carter; aunt to numerous nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in St. John’s Church, Perth on Monday, December 23rd, 2013 at 5:30 P.M. In remembrance, contributions to a charity to benefit an animal welfare rescue organization would be appreciated.

Passed away in hospital in Perth on Sunday, December 22nd, 2013 William Harold Rodger at the age of 80 years.

Predeceased by his beloved wife Wilma (Miller) Rodger in 2000. Loved and respected father of Bill Rodger (Theresa Messier) and Deb (Wray) Munro. Cherished grandfather of Jennifer and Julie Munro. Dear brother of Evelyne (Woody) Woodrow and the late Eleanor (Albert) Taylor. Harold will be fondly remembered by his many friends, neighbours and all his family. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W. Perth on Saturday, December 28th, 2013 from 3:00 to 5:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral service was held in St. Andrew’s United Church, Lanark on Sunday at 1:30 P.M. Interment will be held in the spring in Greenwood Cemetery, Middleville. In remembrance, contributions to Greenwood Cemetery or the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.

WWII Veteran RCAF Squadron Leader At his home in Perth, Ontario on December 22, 2013, Donald Bryson Graham in his 95th year. Loving husband of the late Nancy Graham and dear father of Peter Graham (Margaret), Margo Bell (Bryce) and John Graham (Janice).

Predeceased by his sisters Margaret (Mardi) Newman, Eileen Johnston and brother Jeffrey Graham. Admired and loved grandfather of Jennifer (Eric), Jonathan (Preet), Benjamin, Courtney, Lauren and Ashley and great grandfather of Harrison. Don was a gentle man who loved and followed, with keen interest, the lives of his children and grandchildren. He lived life to its fullest, enjoyed family and friends and took great pleasure in computers, football and travel. He will be sorely missed. The service will be held privately for his family. In remembrance, contributions to the Ottawa Heart Institute or the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Arrangements are in the care of Blair & Son Funeral Directors, Perth.

In hospital in Perth on Thursday December 26th, 2013, Freida (Munro) Kidd at the age of 79 years.

Predeceased in 2001 by her husband T. Edward ‘Ted’ Kidd and in 2013 by second husband, Ron Brousseau. Freida will be sadly missed by her son Bill (Terry Lynn) Kidd, daughter and best friend Tammy Kidd (John), grand daughter Amy Kidd (TJ) and their son Dillon, grandsons Matthew (Becky) and Christopher and sister Isobel (late John) Muff. She will be fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews and her dear friends. She was predeceased by her sister Marjorie (Joe) Turner and parents Gerald and Lena (Pretty) Munro. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St W., Perth Monday, December 30th, 2013 from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. and 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral Service was held in St. James Anglican Church, Perth Tuesday at 11:00 A.M. In remembrance, contributions to St. James Anglican Church or the Cancer Society would be appreciated.

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May 9, 1955 December 22, 2013. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alan Gordon Raycroft on the evening of Sunday December 22, 2013. He fought with great courage and dignity against the insidious disease of malignant melanoma. He leaves behind his devoted wife of thirty years, Lynn (Creighton). Also, his much loved and beautiful daughters, Alicia (Rob) Whyte, and Katelyn (Michael) Julien, and his two sweet granddaughters, Makayla and Alexa. Parents Raymond and Hazel, brother to Linda (Steve) Wardman, and Gary (Debra) Raycroft.

Son in law to Wilson Creighton (Hilda Sproule), brother in law to Grant (Debbie) Creighton, Connie (Laurie) Pretty, Brian (Susan) Creighton, also many nieces, nephews, and cousins. A thank you to Kathy Fyke from CCAC, and to all of the nurses from Bayshore Home Healthcare for the wonderful care given to Alan at home over the last year and a half. A special thank you to Jenna Button, Alan’s regular nurse, who showed great care and respect, and was very much appreciated. Also, a thank you to Dr. McGarry, Dr. Attack, Dr. Bigelow, Dr. Lacey, Dr. Rae, and the 2nd floor staff at the Almonte General Hospital.

Alan held a strong belief and deep faith in his creator Jehovah God. His spiritual family meant a great deal to him, especially having loving friends of like faith all sharing in the same hope of a resurrection on a paradise earth.

Alan believed deeply in the promises of the bible, and is now resting, awaiting the fulfillment of the hope held out in Revelation 21:3, 4 which states “With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people.

And God himself will be with them.

And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” At Alan’s request, there will be no visitation or memorial service. Cremation has taken place.

In remembrance, contributions to Pathways Alcohol & Drug Treatment Services of Renfrew County 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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Marty Robert Suddenly at home on the farm with family by his side on Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at the age of 50. Survived by his two children Robert (Leslie) & Sara, grandchildren Brody & Annabelle, brothers Bruce (Wendy) & Thomas (Christine), nieces & nephews Kyle (Lindsay & Alexis), Dylan (Andrea), Dayna (Jonathon), Kyle, Robin, Amy & Emily. Will be missed by many family & close friends.

Predeceased by mom & dad Shirley & Stanley Snowdon. Interment was held at Bishops Mills cemetery on Saturday, December 28th at 11:30 am. Memorial donations may be made to the Cancer Society. Condolences, donations & tributes at:

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Everill - With faith in the promise of life everlasting, the family of Edith Evelyn (Hare) [Bradford] Everill announce her passing at Wedgewood Manor, Summerside, Prince Edward Island on Saturday, December 28, 2013, aged 98 years. Edith was a devoted and loving mother of Arlene and mother-inlaw to Reverend Ned Henthorn. Edith cherished her granddaughter, Laura and her husband Wade Macdonald; her grandson, Michael and his wife Danielle Gauthier. Edith’s great-grandchildren brought her much pleasure and it is a joy that Nick and Meaghan Macdonald and Kathleen and Sara Jane Henthorn will have memories of their great-grandmother. Edith was pre-deceased by her beloved parents Evalena and Delbert Hare; her brother, Raymond of Bishops Mills, Ontario, whose names she spoke so often; her first husband, Russell Bradford of Ottawa, Ontario in 1963, and her second husband, Earl Everill in 2003.

Edith will be remembered by Earl’s daughter, Susan and her husband Dr. Bill Boright and their daughter, dear Sarah of St. Catharine’s, Ontario; also by the only remaining Bradford family; nephews, Alan (Orla) and Glen (Judy); and by her only remaining maternal relatives, members of the late Roy and Alda Brown family, of Merrickville, Ontario. By request, family visitation only. A service of remembrance of Edith’s life was held at Saint Mary’s Anglican Church, Summerside, on Tuesday, December 31 at 11:00 a.m.

Interment to take place later in Saint John’s Anglican Church Cemetery, St. Eleanors. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Edith’s memory may be made to St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Summerside. www.moase.ca “Mom, your love will remain with us all and in God’s Grace by the Power of the Holy Spirit may God’s Love and Peace fulfill you and may Light Perpetual Shine Upon You.” DEATH NOTICE

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NAGEL Guenter Peacefully at home on Monday, December 16, 2013 in his 85th year.

Beloved husband of the late Irmgard.

Loving father to Hans, Georg, Wolfgang and Esther. Cherished father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Predeceased by his son Axel.

Guenter’s memorial service was held at Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Friday, December 20, 2013 at 3 o’clock. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca

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Hammond, Warren Albert (Nov 29, 1925 - Dec 26, 2013) Peacefully after three years in long-term care at Granite Ridge, Stittsville, Ontario on Thursday December 26, 2013 at the age of 88 years.

Beloved husband of Eileen. Loving father of Janice Smale (Rick) of BC, Joanne Hammond of Nepean and Cheryl Hutcheson (Scott) of Ottawa. Proud and cherished grandfather of Jason, Matthew, Jenna-Marie and Alanna. Survived by his sisters-in-law Janet Hammond and Lois Siddall (Bob) and brother-in-law Wayne Mitton (Peggy). Predeceased by his brother Dennis.

By request of both Warren and Eileen a celebration of their life together will be held at Walton’s Beach, NB at a future date in 2014. A special thanks to the kind and caring staff at Granite Ridge.

For those wishing to do so, in memoriam donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. www.barkerfh.com

BLAIR RONALD EDWARD “Ron” October 2, 1928 December 24, 2013 Peacefully at the Ottawa Hospital surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, December 24, 2013, age 85 years.

Dearly loved husband of Georgina Elliott for 60 years. Much loved and respected Dad of Dick (Liz Dingwall), Andrew (Viktoria Kuznetsova) and Doug (Francine Fiola). Devoted and cherished Grandpa and “Bunkie” of Amanda, Doug, Meg, Darcie, Evan, Sasha, Samantha and Cameron. Great-Grandpa of Anthony and Doug and Becky’s expected child in February. Caring brother of Beth Gillan (Charlie) and David, (Helen).

Predeceased by his parents Attie and Lillian Blair and his dear sister Eleanor Lowe (John). Fondly remembered by the entire Elliott clan, Cathy Osborne, many nieces, nephews, friends and Viktoria’s son Bogdan. Ron will be remembered for his great love of the outdoors, his happy time spent on the farm, his many hours being Mr. Fix-it and his love of family gatherings. Throughout his life, he had a remarkably positive affect on everyone who knew him - whether for many years or only a few months. Respecting Ron’s wishes, there will be no visitation or services, however, a celebration of Ron’s life will be held at the Civitan Hall in Almonte on Saturday, January 18 from 2 to 5 PM. A sincere thank you to the exceptional doctors and nursing staff of the ICU at the Ottawa Hospital General Campus. Heartfelt thanks as well to our friend Reg and his son Josh of the Gamble Funeral Home.

For those who may want to honour Ron with a memorial donation, please consider the Almonte General Hospital or the Ottawa Hospital General Campus.

Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

April 22, 1928 December 28, 2013 Proudly served in Princess Patricias’ Canadian Light Infantry - Korea 1950-1954 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a very special man, Charles John William Black. Charlie fought Cancer for four years. His positive attitude, love of life and family and sense of humour really kept him, and us going through the hard times. With the people who loved him and his faith, Charlie peacefully slipped away ending his journey here on Saturday December 28, 2013, to start his perfect life in Heaven. Charlie was predeceased by his first wife Liz Black and left to grieve are his children Charlie Jr. (Cheryl), Joe, Tim, Lyn and several grandchildren. Charlie was also predeceased by his second wife Lila Brown, and has left a great void in the lives of his step-children; Debbie (David Matthews), Randy Brown (Angela), Sandra Brown (Stuart) and grandchildren Sarah, Nathan, Micheal (Laura), David, Tasha. as well as his great-grandchildren McKayla, Maggie, Alexis, Abigail, James, and the apple of Charlie’s eye Cruze Micheal Charles. Fondly remembered by his brother-in-law Ron James. Friends are invited to visit with the family at Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Thursday, January 2, 2013 from 12 noon until time of funeral service in the chapel at 2 o’clock.

Interment to follow at Hillcrest Cemetery.

Instead of donations in Charlie’s name, he requested that any people he’s helped in anyway “pay if forward” to someone else in memory of him. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca

Palmer Doris Margaret Palmer Mom passed away peacefully, to be with her Lord and Saviour, in hospital, Perth, on Christmas Day, December 25, 2013. Doris Margaret Palmer, of Rideau Ferry, in her 87th year. She was predeceased by her husband, Gerald White, in 1969. Cherished mother to Lorna Dunlop (Charles Purdy), of Carleton Place, and Wayne White (Debbie), of Mineville, Nova Scotia.

She will be sadly missed by her loving grandchildren: Marcy, Angel, Amy, Jocelyn, Jamie, and Jeffery, as well as her 7 great grandchildren: Mackenzie, Hunter, Lawson, Rachel, Anna, Millie, and Iris. She will be sadly missed by her siblings; Gladys (late Fred) Carss, Christine (late Gerald) McCullough (Glenn Larocque), Donna (Orie) Whyte, Orland (Chris) Foster. Mom will be fondly remembered by Gray Palmer.

Mom’s passion for caring for others was realized through her career as a Health Care Aide, at Lanark Lodge.

Mom will be remembered lovingly by those lives she touched through her care and devotion to others. We will celebrate Mom’s life with a visitation to be held on Saturday, December 28, from the hours of 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the O’Dacre Family Funeral Home, 15 Victoria Street, Perth. Funeral Service was held on Sunday, December 29, at 11:00 a.m., in the O’Dacre Family Chapel, with Rev. Darlene McGregor, officiating. Interment, Hopetown Cemetery. For those wishing, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Canadian Diabetes Association, would be appreciated. Mrs. Palmer’s funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the O’Dacre Family Funeral Home, Perth. 613-267-3082

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Molly McDermott passed away in a single car automobile accident on Friday, December 13th, 2013. She was born March 13th, 1978.

Molly graduated from the Human Kinetics program at the University of Ottawa in 2007 with a 94.5 average. In 2009 she graduated from Queens University with a masters degree in physiotherapy again excelling academically. She worked in Ganonoque and recently in Kingston as a physiotherapist. We have heard from many of her clients, who without exception felt that her work was extraordinary and that she was responsible for their healing from various injuries. Molly was an accomplished athlete competing in several marathons and tri-athletic competitions. Molly was a strong, caring and fun loving person who quickly made friends no matter where they came from or what culture they might identify with. She enjoyed world travel. She will be deeply missed but fondly remembered by her mother Nancy, her father Larry, her brother Simon, and her sisters Michelle, Nala, and Maple.

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MCILRAVEY Kathleen “Kay” (WW II Veteran, Canadian Women’s Army Corps) Passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on December 27, 2013 at the Fairview Manor.

(Almonte, ON.) Kay (nee Lalonde) Of Almonte, in her 96th year Dear mother of John (Ruth), Mary (Mike), and Susan (Dave). Proud “Granny Kay” of Christopher, Logan, Jessica, Rachel, and Matthew (Alexandra) and great-grandmother to Carson and Jaxon. Predeceased by her parents Harry and Alice and her siblings Boyd, Clarence, Ernest, Ruby, Harvey and Stewart. Survived by her loving brother Carman and sister-in-law Lillian. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and friends.

Relatives and Friends were received at the C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL INC. 127 Church St., Almonte, ON. 613-256-3313 On Monday, December 30, 2013 from 10am to 11am. A Complete Funeral Service followed in the Gamble Chapel at 11am. Reception followed at the Almonte United Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Almonte General Hospital Fairview Manor Foundation. A special thanks to the nurses and staff at Fairview Manor for their dedicated care and support.

Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

Georg Wilhelm Lindenstruth

In hospital in Kingston, on Friday, December 27th, 2013 Georg W. Lindenstruth at the age of 78 years. Beloved husband of Berta (Dehner) Lindenstruth. Loved and respected father of Ulrike (Joachim) Roeder, Chris (Bettina) Lindenstruth and Carola (Richard) Fitzgerald. Cherished grandfather of Nicholas and Maxwell Fitzgerald. Dear brother to Dieter and Gerhard Lindenstruth and the late Doris Weise. Georg will be sadly missed by the Dehner family, numerous nieces, nephews and many friends. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W. Perth on Thursday, January 2nd, 2013 from 9:30 until 10:30 A.M. followed by the funeral service in the Chapel at 11:00 A.M. In remembrance, contributions to Day Hospice, Perth or the Parkinson’s Society 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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KENDALL Marion P. Peacefully at the Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital-Smiths Falls Site on Friday December 27, 2013.

Marion Bigford of Portland, in her 86th year. Widow of Robert Kendall.

Dear mother of Gloria Purdy of Hamilton and Bill (Barbara) Kendall of Portland. Dear sister of Grace Fewster of Burlington. Predeceased by sisters, Ola Downey, Rita Bigford, Helen Bigford and brothers, James, Ernest and Allan Bigford. Fondly remembered by 4 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. A Graveside Service will be held at Hillcrest Cemetery, Smiths Falls on Friday January 3, 2014 at 1 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements entrust to the Scotland Funeral Home, 27 Main Street, Elgin 613-359-5555 or at www.scotlandfuneralhome.com

DONAHUE Richard Earl (October 9, 1945 - December 25, 2013) Peacefully, surrounded by his family, at the Ottawa Heart Institute on Wednesday, December 25, 2013 in his 69th year.

Beloved husband of Jeannie. Loving father of Charlene Cook (Michael), Chantelle Strike (Shannon) and Curtis. Proud grandfather of Sierra, Hayden and Ava. Survived by his two sisters, one brother and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Laura and Earl Donahue. At Richard’s request a private family inurnment will take place. For those wishing to do so, donations in memory of Richard may be made to the Ottawa Heart Institute or the Carleton Place Hospital Foundation. www.barkerfh.com

CAMERON Anna Mavis Passed away, peacefully, at LaPointe Fisher Nursing Home, Guelph, on Saturday, December 28, 2013. Mavis Cameron, in her 84th year, was the loving sister of Helen Stevenson of Guelph and William (Lois) Cameron of Ottawa. Mavis will be sadly missed by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers, Keith and Donald, and by one sister Iris (late Donald) Robertson. Cremation has taken place. Mavis’ ashes will be interred at Maple Grove Cemetery, Shawville, Quebec, at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family (cards available at Gilbert MacIntyre & Son Funeral Home (519-822-4731) or send condolences to www.gilbertmacintyreandson.com).

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Miles Leonard “Len” Miles

Passed away peacefully at Hilltop Manor on Saturday, December 21, 2013 Leonard Miles at the age of 88.

Len is predeceased by his beloved wife Joyce (nee Kerfoot) in 2004.

Cherished father of Valerie Morris.

He is also predeceased by his brother Alf (Joan) Miles. Len will be fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, his extended family including everyone in the Kerfoot family, as well as his friends in Toronto, Smiths Falls, Kemptville and surrounding area.

Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Saturday, December 28, 2013 from 11 a.m. until the time of the service in the Chapel at 1 o’clock. Interment took place at Hillcrest Cemetery. Memorial donations directed towards the Ontario Humane Society or the Resident’s Council at Hilltop Manor, Merrickville.

Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls (613) 283-2800 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

Paquette Doris (nee Murphy) Paquette

Doris Paquette passed away peacefully at home in Mississauga surrounded by her family. Doris is predeceased by her loving husband Joseph. Doris will be remembered by her family and friends as a caring wife, mother and grandmother; a brilliant woman with a great sense of humour, banker, realtor, opera lover and sports enthusiast. She will be greatly missed.

Family and friends were received at the Blair Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Monday, December 30th,2013 from 11 a.m. until the time of Mass of Christian Burial which was celebrated at St. Francis de Sales Church, Smiths Falls at 1 o’clock. Interment followed at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery.

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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CLIFFORD Garry William Of Sidney, BC; formerly of Carleton Place, ON. September 5, 1940- December 19, 2013. The family of Garry Clifford sadly announces his passing at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital in Saanichton, BC on Thursday, December 19, 2013. Garry is at peace after a long battle with cancer. Garry was a long- time resident of Carleton Place prior to his move to Sidney, BC in 1986. He is the beloved husband of Lynda Clifford (nee Keyes); much loved brother of Allan (Marg) Clifford of Sidney, B.C. and Marnie (Bob) Dahl of Kingston, ON; much loved & very special “Papa” of Maddison & Bailee. Garry is predeceased by his parents George & Jean Clifford formerly of Carleton Place. Garry will be missed greatly by his children, grandchildren, nieces & nephews & friends in BC & ON. A Celebration of Garry’s Life will be held in Sidney on January 3, 2014.

For those desiring, memorial donations may be made in Garry’s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society.

CRAWFORD, Margaret Louise Passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2013.

Margaret (nee Lalonde) Of Ottawa, at the age of 63.

Beloved wife of Geoff Shaw. Loving daughter of Lily and the late J. Ernest Lalonde. Fondly remembered by her sisters Carolyn (Aki Omae), Barbara (Michael Morrison) and Joan Toop.

Proud Aunt of Ellis Toop, Murray Morrison (Jessica) and Greig Morrison (Amanda).

Sadly missed by her family and friends.

Visitation and Service Was Held At C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL INC. 127 Church St., Almonte, ON. 613-256-3313 On Tuesday, December 31, 2013 from 1:30pm to 2:30pm with service to begin in the Gamble Chapel at 2:30pm.

Reception followed. Spring Interment at the Auld Kirk Cemetery. A special thanks to the staff at the Ottawa General Hospital and Elisabeth Bruyere Palliative Care for their excellent care and support.

Condolences & Tributes www.crgamble.com

Peacefully at the Kemptville District Hospital on Wednesday, December 25, 2013, age 90.

Beloved husband of June Laughren (nee Markwick).

Loving stepfather of Darlene Cooney (Peter), Brenda Cooney (Paul) and Joanne Roberts (Jay). Cherished grandfather of several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Will be sadly missed by his cousins, family and friends. A special thank-you to the staff at Kemptville District Hospital for their care and compassion. Memorial visitation will be held at the Brown Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 805 Prescott Street, Kemptville on Saturday, January 4, 2014 from 10am to 12noon with Service following in the Chapel at 12noon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

SMAIL Donald Robert Angus Donald passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Hilltop Manor, Merrickville on Wednesday, December 25th, 2013.

Born and raised in Spencerville, he was in his 87th year. Predeceased by his parents Sadie (nee Porter) and Willie Smail and his brother Lloyd Smail. He is survived by his first cousins, Raymond Porter (Josie) of Kemptville and Lois Rayvals (nee Smail) of Prescott and numerous second and third cousins. He will be sadly missed by his close friends Carl and Richard, and other friends and neighbours. Friends are invited to visit the Purcell Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 11 Centre Street, Spencerville on Saturday, January 4, 2014 from 1pm to 3 pm with the Funeral Service to follow in the Chapel at 3pm. In lieu of flowers, at Donald’s requrest, donations may be made to the St. Andrews Presbyterian Cemetery, Spencerville.

Condolences/Donations/Tributes at:

mcgarryfamily.ca 613-258-2435

Condolences/Donations/Tributes at:

mcgarryfamily.ca 613-258-2435

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Hendy Brian Hendy

Passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday, December 22, 2013 Brian Owen Joseph Hendy at the age of 63.

Brian is predeceased by his wife Judy (nee Berry) in February. Loving father of Chad (Hailey), and grandfather of Christopher, Sarah and Jordyn. Brian is survived by his brother Terry Hendy and sister Mary Ann Morley, as well as his nieces, nephews and his extended family including Judy’s entire family.

Friends are welcome to gather with the family at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 95 ~ Smiths Falls on Friday, January 3, 2014 from 4 to 7 p.m.

Memorial donations in Brian’s memory may be made to Canadian Breast Cancer Research in honour of Judy.

Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls (613) 283-2800 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

FERGUSON – In loving memory of a dear wife Phyllis, who passed away January 3, 2004.

If I had the world to give I’d give it yes and more To hear her voice and see her smile And greet her at my door But all I can do dear Phyllis Is go and tend your grave And leave behind tokens of love To the best wife God ever made I like to think when life is done Wherever heaven may be That she is standing at the door Up there to welcome me.

Sadly missed and always remembered by Howard, Kenneth, Douglas, Cathryn, grandchildren and family

IN MEMORIAM

Jesse William Barrie December 18, 1981 – January 6, 2009 Dreams

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WILKINSON, Patricia – In loving memory of our dear mother and grandmother, who passed away January 3, 2007.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane I would walk right up to Heaven and bring you back again.

No farewell words were spoken No time to say ‘goodbye’ You were gone before I knew it and only God knows why.

Our hearts still ache in sadness and secret tears will flow What it meant to lose you No one can ever know.

But now we know you want us to mourn for you no more To remember all the happy times life still has much in store.

Since you’ll never be forgotten We pledge to you today A hallowed place within our hearts is where you’ll always stay.

Lovingly remembered

by Robert (Karen), Bill (Lisa), John (Whitney) and families

Hold fast to dreams For when dreams go Life is a barren field Frozen with snow.

– Langston Hughes Jesse was following his dreams: in his memory, strive to follow yours.…

It has now been 5 years since we lost our precious Jesse, forever in our hearts. We continue on our journey, one that has been made more bearable thanks to the support of those who remain there for us. We would also like to thank everyone who contributed to Child Haven for the well in Nepal in Jesse’s memory, another dream realized.

Ingrid, Bill, Caitlin, and Brodie GENT, Graham N. – In loving memory of our husband and Dad who passed away on January 1, 2009.

Memories of You fill our minds, Like thousands of bright stars in the sky.

Love always, Shannon, Larry, Christopher and Lisa xoxo

“WE REMEMBER”

van der Ham, Gerrit (Gerry) April 4, 1923 - January 4, 2004 Farewell, dear father, thy work is o’er, Thy willing hands will toil no more.

A loving father, kind and true; No one on earth we’ll find like you.

Love from your family

JEFFREY McCLYMONT April 05, 1982 – January 06, 2009 If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I’d walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

Remembering you is easy, I do it every day.

Missing you is the heartache that never goes away.

No farewell words were spoken, no time to say goodbye. You were gone before I knew it and only God knows why.

My heart still aches in sadness and secret tears still flow, what it meant to lose you, no one will ever know.

My only brother. … my true friend, I’ll love and miss you forever, until we meet again.

Angela

THE EMC - 19 - Thursday, January 2, 2014

IN MEMORIAM

Hold fast to dreams For if dreams die Life is a brokenwinged bird That cannot fly.

STODDARD- In memory of Logan William who passed away January 5th, 2011.

He gave us joy in our hearts.

Love Grandpa Don and Step-G Linda

LEACH, Charles (1935-2003) – In loving memory of a wonderful father and grandfather who passed away 10 years ago on December 29th, 2003. Dad we all think of you often and miss you.

With love from Rick, Anne, Sean, Katie, Jimi Larry, Cindy, Kristain, Jacquie Roy, Bev Cathy, Charlotte

IN MEMORIAM

BENNETT – In loving memory of Doreena, April 18, 1998, Lawrence, January 4, 1994.

You are always in our minds, No matter what we do.

All the time within our hearts There are thoughts of you.

The most beautiful things in our lives cannot be seen or touched.

They must be felt in our hearts.

Always remembered John, Norma and family

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JANUARY

Just inside the main entrance of the C.R. Gamble Funeral Home is a book of remembrance. Each day we turn a page in the book. The names of those we have served are inscribed on that date along with the year in which they passed away.

It is our way of honouring and remembering a life that was lived. It is also our way of

saying “thank you” to the many families who have shown confidence in us since we came to Almonte in 1973. Some families are unable to visit this book on the anniversary of the death of those they love. For this reason we are proud to publish these names weekly as our way of saying…“We Remember”.

JANUARY 2 1984 – Vaughan, Mary Gertrude 1989 – Box, Ethel Grace Elizabeth 1989 – Reid, Viola Genevieve 1992 – Wilson, Donald Austin 1999 – Warren, Richard Allyn 2000 – Johnson, Grace Isobel 2008 – Donaldson, Elizabeth Ann “Betty” 2010 – Johnstone, Mary Lois 2010 – Brennan, Melvin, Peter 2011 – Seltitz, , Guenther G. “Jim” JANUARY 3 1973 – Duffy, Edna 1976 – Sewell, George Kemp 1988 – Houston, George Bigg 1988 – McKenzie, Baby Heather Robertson 2001 – Petosa, Carmine 2002 – Kilburn, Eleanor Lorraine 2009 – Cadeau, Dolores Marie 2012 – Burke, Kathleen Frances “Kay” JANUARY 4 1980 – Headrick, Grace 1981 – Majaury, Margaret Mary 1986 – Blair, Andrew 1993 – Kellough, Laura Bernice 1994 – MacDonald, Douglas Murray 2004 – McGregor, Vera P. 2006 – Harrison, Joan Doreen 2009 – Houston, Ruth Norma

JANUARY 5 1980 – Leishman, Maude E. 1986 – Vetter, Sean Francis Hennessey 1987 – Harper, Maria Helena 1994 – McAuliffe, Rose Easter 1998 – Watson, Bert Garland 2009 – Grace, Henry Lawrence “Harry” JANUARY 6 1999 – Bradley, Mary Theresa 2003 – Brown, Mary Rita 2004 – Shillinglaw, James Nolan 2005 – Galway, Barbara Lynn 2006 – Manarey, Phyllis Doreen 2009 – Barrie, Jesse William 2009 – McClymont, Jeffrey Hugh JANUARY 7 1981 – Carter, Katie 1990 – Martin, Maurice 2013 – Buell, Margaret Doris JANUARY 8 1975 – MacInnes, Kenneth Alexander 1994 – Toop, Beatrice Ellen 1996 – Edmonds, Elizabeth Ena 1998 – Southwell, Elva Marie 2006 – Whitney, Dr. Patricia Mary 2009 – McLaughlin, Nellie 2011 – McDowall, Evelyn Pauline

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IN MEMORIAM

LaBELLE, Tony – In loving memory of a dear husband and father, who passed away January 8, 2005.

Your end came fast and sudden, No time to say goodbye, You were gone before we realized, And only God knows why.

The things we felt so deeply, Are the hardest things to say, But we, your family, loved you, In a very special way.

Love Andi, Alex and Hunter

W. Earl Code August 24, 1913 January 6, 2013 A golden heart stopped beating Hard working hands at rest.

COE, Sherri-lynn In loving memory of the dear daughter of Charles and Donna, and also Mom of Hailey-Dawn; who passed away December 28, 2002.

Remembering you is easy, We do it every day.

Missing you is a heartache, That never goes away.

You had a smile for everyone, Your 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.

Forever loved, Mom, Hailey-Dawn, Richard, Kyle and Nick

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MCCANN, Barbara “Barb� - In loving memory of my dear friend who passed away January 3, 2008.

Remembrance is a golden chain Death tries to break but all in vain To have, to love and then to part Is the greatest sorrow of ones heart.

The years may wipe out many things, But this they wipe out never The memory of those happy days, When we were all together.

Miss you Love Fifi, Elaine and Earl

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Bachelor Waterfront Apartment. Includes appliances & utilities in Clayton. $650/month. No smokers or pets please.

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Carleton Place, apartment downtown, stairs, first/last month rent, references, no smoking, no pets.

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Merrickville. 1 bedroom apartment available immediately, in town across from canal and park. $700 plus hydro. Apply at Main Street Restaurant, 112 Main Street West, Merrckville.

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Perth, 2 bedroom apartment in quiet security building. Well looked after.

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No dogs. (613)349-9377.

Room- Located in the heart of Perth near the Perth Pool. Walking distance to Algonquin College and all essential services.

Room and house privileges available in a 4 bedroom house shared with other tenants. House has full basement with newly renovated bathroom.

Washer and dryer available in basement. House is completed with yard, deck, and shed. Available January 1st, 2014. $550/month Utilities Included (Water, Heat, Air Conditioner, Hydro). No Pets. No smoking in house. Contact: 613-264-8565 After 7 p.m.

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Part Time & Casual Personal Support Workers Required for Seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Assisted Living Program in Almonte and Carleton Place

In partnership with the community, Mills Community Support Corporation: promotes and actively engages as a partner in the development of a healthy community which includes and supports the well-being of people of all ages and abilities.

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M&K Renovations looking for jobs: Siding, decking, fencing, drywall, painting, laminated floors, windows, doors.

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Economic Development Coordinator (6 month contract) The Municipality of North Grenville is accepting applications from interested and qualified candidates for an Economic Development Coordinator. The position is contract based for a period of six months, with the opportunity for renewal.

A complete job description is available on our website at http://www.northgrenville.ca/employment.cfm and information regarding salary is available upon request.

Your resume with references must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m. Wed. Jan 15, 2014 to: Teri Devine, Economic Development Officer Municipality of North Grenville 285 County Rd. 44, Box 130, Kemptville ON K0G 1J0 Telephone: 613-258-9569 x 115 Fax: 613-258-9620 e-mail: tdevine@northgrenville.on.ca

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TRAILER, 5 CORD FIRE WOOD, SNOW BLOWER, RIDING LAWN MOWER & ANTIQUES AUCTION For Paul & Leta Armstrong From Perth, take Scotch Line, to Otty Lake Side Rd., to Trillium Drive to 123 Poole Drive on Sat., Jan. 11/14 @ 10 am Be on time, short auction. Dress warm, may be held outside. Everything in like new condition.

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For Mr John Cassell, Brockville And for Mrs Dorothy Switzer, Brockville to be held @ Hands Auction Hall 5501 County Rd 15, Augusta Township Brockville, ON Saturday, January 4 @ 9 a.m.

Preview from 8 a.m. auction day or by appointment Offering over 50 Swarovski crystal figurines, Canadian made Cherry dining and bedroom furniture, S/S fridge & stove (5 yr old), LG washer & dryer (1 yr old), ornate queen bedroom suite (1 yr old). Please visit our website www.handsauction.com click Online Bidding button to view complete catalogue and pictures. Online Advance Bidding opens Friday, December 27 @ 9 a.m. and closes Friday, January 3 @ 12 noon. Bid online or as always we are pleased to see you at the live auction, the choice is now yours!

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TOOLS, GENERATOR & COLLECTIBLES AUCTION @ 30 Victoria Avenue, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 2P2 (Lampliter Convention Centre) on Saturday, January 18, 2014 @ 9 am (Property to be auctioned @ 11 am)

AUCTION SALE FOR MR. MRS. BILL CLOSE OF PRESCOTT TO BE HELD @ MARSHALLS AUCTION HOUSE SPENCERVILLE, ON SAT, JAN 4, 2014 @ 10:00 AM Mr. Mrs. Bill Close are selling their property & will be offering the following at auction variety of antique & modern furniture, accent pieces, shop tools, Kubota generator, Hunting & fishing equipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t etcâ&#x20AC;Ś Also we will continue to sell from the estate of Mr. Frizzell collectibles good line up of artwork etc...

For a more detailed list w/ photos go to www.theauctionfever.com Auctioneer or Owner not responsible for lost, stolen, Damaged articles, Accidents day of sale. Canteen.

Terms: Cash or Chq w/ Photo I.D. As Is. No Buyers Premium All announcements day of sale takes precedence over all printed matter.

To book your sale call: CL437351_0102

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act will only be used for candidate selection.

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Give Edith a call, 613-267-7242.

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Owner is retiring. Poor health has compelled the sale.

Terms on Chattels: Cash, Cheque, Debit, Visa, M/C â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Catering

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HELP WANTED Meals, transportation, activities daily. Short leases.

Pizza driver with own car Monthly specials! Call and kitchen help, part- 877-210-4130 time/full-time apply at Milano Pizza, 14 Main St WORK WANTED East, Smiths Falls. Info: 613-769-5420.

GARAGE SALE/ FLEA MARKET

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ETFO and locals donate $94,000 for Philippines relief work News â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Elementary Teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Federation of Ontario (ETFO) and its locals across Ontario have donated $94,000 for humanitarian relief work in the Philippines. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Millions of people continue to struggle with the devastation and tragic realities in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan which ripped through the Philippines,â&#x20AC;? said

ETFO president Sam Hammond. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is incumbent on all of us to act in order to assist those facing months and years of rebuilding their communities and lives,â&#x20AC;? he went on to add.

The federation kicked off the fundraising effort with a $10,000 donation, then moved to match the $42,000 raised by ETFO locals. A

majority of the funds have been donated to the Humanitarian Coalition consisting of five charitable member agencies including CARE Canada, Oxfam Canada, OxfamQuĂŠbec, Plan Canada and Save the Children Canada, as well as to Oxfam and the Canadian Red Cross.

The coalitionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website is http:// humanitariancoalition.ca/.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The giving doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop with this amount. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to take years to rebuild the lives of children and families in the Philippines,â&#x20AC;? Hammond said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are encouraging all ETFO members and others to continue making individual donations in the spirit of the season,â&#x20AC;? added Hammond.

About ETFO The Elementary Teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Federation of Ontario represents 76,000 elementary public school teachers and education professionals across the province and is the largest teacher federation in Canada.

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Olivia and Liam remain most popular baby names in Ontario for 2013 News â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Olivia and Liam are the most popular names for girls and boys born in Ontario for the second year in a row.

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However, as with previous incarnations, the customers expect the new S-Class to set standards across the board to retain its accolade as “the best automobile in the world.”

Dr. Dieter Zetsche, chairman of the board of management of Daimler AG and head of Mercedes-Benz Cars: “Rather than being about safety or aesthetics, power or efficiency, comfort or dynamism, our aspirations were ‘the best or nothing’ in every respect.

No other car stands for the Mercedes-Benz brand promise more than the S-Class.”

What might have been an intimidating event; sliding behind the wheel of someone else’s brand-new prestige vehicle, was made welcoming by an interior that was thoughtfully created to provide intuitive touches and connections to every control and interactive display.

At first glance you are not overwhelmed by a confusing array of switches and controls, nor an airplane-cockpit complicated instrument panel. Instead of a conventional cluster, the S-class informs the driver by means of two well-configured flat screens that are just over 24” in total size that do everything but overpower the very wellcrafted upper dash panel.

It’s also a little more than humbling to realize that the driver’s seat alone in this vehicle has more engineering, more science behind it, and more technological advancements than the average vehicle does in its entirety.

Out on the street after more than a cursory education session from one of Ogilvie Motor’s veteran Mercedes consultants, the first impression is how nimble and quick this 4500 lb sedan actually is. The 284 cubic inch, twinturbo charged all aluminum V8 engine puts out almost 450 hp and has a 0-60 mph time of 4.8 seconds.

Power is delivered to the wheels vis-à-vis a sevenspeed automatic transmission. No worries about the 19” wheels spinning on a hard acceleration thanks to my tester’s 4MATIC permanent all wheel drive.

This legendary drive system seamlessly adjusts power to each wheel depending on its traction and/or slippage providing sure-footed road confidence regardless of weather conditions.

And of course a vehicle which is the first to be able to scan the road surface ahead for bumps and then adjust the suspension automatically to deal with them, delivers a very smooth ride indeed.

Of all the technology I expected in this class of vehicle, I was still pleasantly surprised by the driver’s seat which would automatically use powered back and bottom bolsters to gently ‘hold’ you in harder corners to keep you in an optimum seating position.

Of course this is the same seat that will massage you, heat or cool you, and protect you in the event of a collision.

True to its enviable tradition, this pioneering new

flagship model from Mercedes-Benz continues to set the benchmark in the luxury segment. For example, DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist allows for hands-free semi-autonomous driving in traffic situations.

The standard Burmester Surround Sound System was precisely configured to the vehicle’s interior to ensure well-balanced and dynamic sounds that will envelop the entire passenger compartment, and an innovative new AIR BALANCE System provides the choice of four high-quality interior fragrances that can be selected according to personal preference and mood.

The 2014 S-Class was named the Best New Prestige Car (more than $75,000) by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). This award follows the recent annual “Test Fest” competition, where 80 Canadian automotive journalists evaluated new vehicles based on a wide variety of criteria back-to-back under the same conditions before ultimately determining the category winners.

The S-class comes in a regular and extended body style with the extended version adding a limo-sized amount of rear seat legroom.

The extended body style with 4MATIC all wheel drive starts at $115,200.

Considering its placement as the flagship vehicle of Mercedes Benz, and all of the technology and comfort features, and performance ability it comes with, this is an unexpectedly low price and lower than the comparable 2013 model.

In its price and equipment range and uncanny ability to hit the target of its consumers’ demands there really is no competition.

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Lifestyle – The vehicles I road test for these reviews (yes it’s a tough job, but I’m willing to make sacrifices) come from two main sources: press fleets owned by the Canadian head offices of the manufacturers and local dealerships. I prefer to use dealership units whenever possible because they more closely represent the trim and equipment level that you or I shop for, whereas press fleets are made up of fully loaded higher-end models.

If you are interested in learning more about any of these vehicles, check out the manufacturers’ websites or better yet, call your local dealership and speak to one of their knowledgeable staff.

It’s the ultimate in interactive information gathering.

The 2014 Mercedes S550 I enjoyed for this review came from the friendly folks at Ogilvie Motors MercedesBenz in Ottawa.

I normally wouldn’t have gone looking to road test a prestige vehicle, not because I don’t think that our readers aren’t interested but because, unless you work with that type of vehicle on a regular basis, it’s difficult to discuss its merits or shortcomings with meaning and credibility. But it was very hard to resist Ogilvie Motors’ manager Leslie Mise when he recently extended an invitation to test their newest flagship sedan, and besides I’m only human when it comes to automotive temptation.

And first impressions, even those of the uninformed type, can be lasting ones.

Like generations of Mercedes full-sized sedans that have gone before, the S-class styling is all about muted tones of understatement.

From the first glance, this automotive creation, like its owners, is in no hurry to draw attention to itself as it quietly goes about its business.

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Red Cross PSWs end strike on Christmas Eve

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News - The strike is over.

On Christmas Eve the 4,500 striking personal support workers employed by Red Cross Partner Care, ended their three-week strike over poor working conditions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The strike is over and their contract will go to interest arbitration on Jan. 3, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re working now on back-to-work protocols,â&#x20AC;? said Sharleen Stewart, president of the SEIU, the union that represents health care workers.

According to Stewart the decision to go to interest arbitration is the first step to declaring PSWs an essential service. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of the things weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hoping for,â&#x20AC;? said Stewart.

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Attracting physicians News - The year 2012 in Smiths Falls was one of business expansion and grand openings and mayor Dennis Staples is optimistic the coming year will continue this positive trend.

The expansion of Giant Tiger, Salvation Army church and thrift store, the redevelopment of both Tim Hortons, Burger King and Walmart speaks to the confidence the business sector has in the town. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These have been decisions that have been made in corporate boardrooms,â&#x20AC;? Staples said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great for Smiths Falls.â&#x20AC;?

In addition to the investment of existing businesses, the town has seen the grand opening of new facilities such as the new

Eastern Region OPP office on Queen Street and the opening of the new Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic on Abbott Street, which have positioned the town well to deal with the changes in health care across the province.

In fact, the mayor is hopeful the town will add a new doctor to their community in 2013 following a successful talk with a prospective physician a few weeks ago. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She seemed to be very much interested in coming to Smiths Falls to work,â&#x20AC;? he reported.

The announcement of a new turn-key clinic at Cornelia Court has helped to entice new doctors to consider the town and its quality of life for their family medicine practice.

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dress this crisis and declare PSW an essential service,â&#x20AC;? said Stewart.

Throughout the weeks of the strike, PSW received an outpouring of support from their communities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had people dropping off hot coffee and chocolate, dropping off donuts and telling us they supported what we were doing while we walked the picket line,â&#x20AC;? said Bryanna Stoddard, PSW worker and strike captain for Smiths Falls and Perth.

With the January arbitration, the two parties â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Red Cross Care Partners and the SEIU representing the workers - will be bound by the arbitratorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision according to Stewart.

In the meantime not all the striking PSWs will be eligible for strike pay, according to Stewart it depends on whether they meet the unionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s constitutional requirements and she was not willing to elaborate any further.

that U.S. state. These individuals are responsible for the aerospace surveillance, warning and control of airborne objects in Canadian airspace. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is an honour to fly with the unit,â&#x20AC;? Capt. Carter said, adding the honour extends to his ability to serve Canada as a whole.

Capt. Carterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s service has taken him out of the safety of North America to places like Kandahar, Afghanistan and the Gulf of Mexico.

The General Service Medal South-West Asia - recognizes his 2008 mission to Kandahar and his part in Operation Enduring Freedom. This medal recognizes individuals who provide direct support in the presence of an armed enemy.

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News - On Dec. 6, 2012 Lt.-General Alain Parent, North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) deputy commander (left) greets Capt. Gareth Carter and his wife, Christina at the military base in Oklahoma where they are stationed. Capt. Carter received two service medals and the Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Diamond Jubilee Medal for his service to Canada over the last 23 years. Inset, are the medals received.

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Gareth Carter made more than 20 years ago to join the Canadian military was done with the intent of making the most of his potential in the service of his country.

This dedication has recently been recognized by the Canadian government.

When Lt.-General Alain Parent, North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) deputy commander visited the Canadian servicemen and women at the Oklahoma base Dec. 6 he came with 13 medals in tow - three of which were meant for Capt. Carter.

For the past few years the Smiths Falls native has worked with a small group of Canadians as an aerospace control officer in

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Foley Mountain interpreter wins award for teaching

By DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@metroland.com

News – Foley Mountain’s interpreter and site supervisor has won an award for her innovative and engaging work with children.

Rebecca Whitman won the 2013 Watershed Interpreters’ Network Award at the ‘Rekindle the Spark’ conference in Orangeville, Ont., on Thursday, Dec. 5. The conference was a gathering of educators from Ontario’s 32 conservation authorities, and the award recognized her for “helping teachers and students access exceptional outdoor education programs,” according to a press release from the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority.

“It was a very warm feeling to be appreciated within your organization,” said Whitman during a telephone interview from her home near Westport, which she shares with her sons, aged seven and four, and her husband, Jeff, on Friday, Dec. 27. “I was very honoured and a little shocked to be honoured.”

Whitman was born and raised in Metcalfe, Ont., and attended the University of Ottawa, where she earned an honours B.A. in biology. She earned her Bachelor of Education, specializing in outdoor education, at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ont. “I have the best of both worlds,”

she said. “As a kid, I grew up in the country, so being outdoors was natural. In university, I found I wanted to work with kids.”

She was lucky to land a summer job in the natural heritage education program with Ontario Parks, which led to her life’s calling.

“This is what I want to do,” she realized. “This was an, ‘Aha!’ moment. I wanted to take them (kids) outside and discover nature.”

During the award ceremony, she was commended for her work in securing special funding for small rural schools to cover bussing costs to and from the mountain. Her decision to help was based on “feedback we got from educators… as to barriers, as to why they couldn’t come here or come here as much,” which all came down to money, especially for bussing.

“This is a barrier for getting people outside,” she said. “The more time we can have kids outside, it’s better for their learning,” and also helpful in creating the “next generation of environmental stewards.”

Her innovation was also highlighted in the accolade, such as when more space was needed, and she assisted in an initiative that relocated a heritage barn to serve as a solar-powered outdoor learning centre.

She also sought funding for GPS (global positioning systems), snowshoes, interpretive signs, and more, to add to the educational richness of the outdoor experience.

She has also latched on to technology to help educators’ lives a little easier, phasing out a cumbersome phone system for an online booking option.

Whitman was also on the forefront of introducing tablets into her programming – bringing the natural world and the technical world together.

“Technology is a great thing,” she is quick to say, but it also has a way of distancing kids from the natural world, keeping them inside, in the hermetically-sealed comforts of home. “It’s not something we have to do to get their attention, but it gets them engaged. You can use those technologies and get outside and learn about it (nature) as well. Technology is so natural for them.”

Seeing the children take to the GPS was one such example.

“I am amazed at how quickly they catch on with it, with the GPS units,” she said. “The idea is that you are able to enhance their learning experience. My job as an educator is to spark that interest in them.”

While diagrams might be useful,

she has found that for really visual learners, video of the metamorphosis process grabs their attention.

She gets a lot of chances to work with children, since, of the mountain’s 17,000 annual visitors, about 4,000 are students arriving to take part in full or half-day education programs and camps.

Whitman has called Foley Mountain home for the last sixand-a-half years.

“It’s amazing,” she said of her home. “We are very, very lucky to be in the place we are in. It’s a great spot for us to live.”

The interpreter before her had two children as well who lived on the mountain, and “it’s great to see that tradition continue.”

As an “environmental steward” herself, she tries to practice what she preaches – being a friend to the planet.

“Every year I try to learn a couple of things to be more self-sufficient,” she said. “It’s something I am very passionate about.”

She and her family enjoy snowshoeing, camping, hiking, crosscountry skiing, and growing her own food, which isn’t always easy on a mountain.

“It certainly is more of a challenge here than in other places,” she said. “But we seem to make it work.”

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her great skill with this Asian wind instrument in front of members and supporters of the ChineseNews – The 2013 Canadian during this year’s Holiday Train, Jim Cuddy, Crystal Shawanda, on Facebook and follow on Twitter @ Canadian community who gathered at Trinity United Church in Smiths Falls Feb. 2, 2013 to ring Pacific Holiday Train has the Breakfast Club of Canada and Doc Walker, Matt Dusk, Tracey CPHolidaytrain. in the Chinese New Year. officially wrapped up its journey Feeding America each received Brown and The Claytones,

CP Holiday Train raises record $2M to support food banks $250,000 from CP in support of their national programs.

The 2013 donation results now push totals since 1999 to close to $9.5 million and 3.3 million pounds.

The Canadian train left from Kahnawake, Que., on Nov. 25, ending its three-week journey in Port Coquitlam, B.C. on Dec. 16.

Three of the earlier stops were made in Merrickville, Smiths Falls and Perth on Nov. 27.

Thousands of Holiday Train supporters were treated to live performances on the modified boxcar stage. This year’s musical talents included Melanie Doane,

Brothers Dubé, Roxanne Potvin, and Willy Porter.

The 15th anniversary of the CP Holiday Train program also included three “signature events” in Hamilton, Ont., Calgary, Alta. and Cottage Grove, Man. Sheryl Crow, Sarah McLachlan, Tom Cochrane with Red Rider, Great Big Sea, Natalie McMaster, The Tenors, and Take 6 performed at the special concerts that were part of the rolling cross-border fundraiser.

For additional information on the musicians and photos visit: www.cpr.ca. Supporters can also join the Holiday Train

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across Canada and the United States raising record donations for North American food banks.

Donations for the 2013 threeweek journey by two brightlydecorated freight trains to more than 150 communities hit more than $2 million and 300,000 pounds of food.

“This was a record year for the Holiday Train and Canadian Pacific congratulates all those who rallied together in supporting communities in their fight against hunger,” noted E. Hunter Harrison, CP’s chief executive officer in a press release.

As part of what was raised

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FEBRUARY, 2013 snowsuits and pull on your toques for the annual Smiths Falls Winter Carnival.

A full weekend of family fun is on tap for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s indoor/outdoor event with plenty for every member in your family to enjoy.

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The local Save Our Services (SOS) group is intent on organizing a town hall meeting to facilitate questions and answers between the community and invited members of the hospital board.

Perth town Coun. Jim Graff attended the SOS meeting at the Smiths Falls branch of the Royal Canadian Legion on Monday, Feb. 4, 2013 He promised to put forward a motion at the Perth committee-of-the-whole meeting on Feb. 5 to ask that a town hall meeting be held under the auspices of town council regarding the financial difficulties at the Perth and Smiths Falls District An energy and vision for a bustling downHospital. town core has begun to bubble along Russell Street in Smiths Falls resulting in a proposal to brand the downtown roadway as Russell Street Village.

The images of birds in flight, cats reaching John Maloney of The Rideau Winery pitched up to the sky and smiling childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s faces now the idea to councillors at this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s committee greets students, staff and visitors at the entrance of the whole meeting Feb. 11, noting the hope of Chimo Elementary School thanks to an in- is to create interest and more downtown trafnovative arts program. fic.

The wall-length mural in the main hall of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think it would benefit the town and benefit school was fully sponsored by the parent coun- us,â&#x20AC;? Maloney said of the proposal. cil and is student led to depict their vision of key school virtues.

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New fire truck for town

Smiths Fallsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; newest addition to the fire department could be seen on Old Mill Road and other locations around town this past weekend.

It will also be on display throughout this week Passion, vision and caring have been at the while volunteer and full-time firefighters unheart of Pat Foulkesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; approach to life. This is dergo training on the new aerial fire truck. the legacy she leaves for her family and the The $1.3 million fire vehicle was delivered

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to the fire station at around 2:30 p.m. last Friday afternoon (Feb. 15).

The purchase of the truck has been very controversial in town given councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s struggles to balance this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget.

But fire Chief Joel Gorman hopes the vehicleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arrival in town will help residents to see its value first hand at upcoming local events and festivals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have it out for all kinds of stuff,â&#x20AC;? the chief said.

The truck came complete with new LED headlights, a purchase that was $12,000 over the original $1.3 million original cost and was approved at council recently.

Science is key for Liberal leadership There are some hard decisions that Canadians have to make in the struggle to address national priorities while balancing their federal budget. Marc Garneau, candidate for the federal Liberal leadership, feels the road to these answers lies in solid science.

Garneau received bursts of applause from his approximate three dozen supporters who gathered Feb. 15 at the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario in Smiths Falls when he spoke of his passion to replace Prime Minister Stephen Harper at 24 Sussex Drive and restore what he feels is a steadier course for Canadians.

His first step in doing this is to restore the long-form census survey that was cut under a Conservative government.

EMC Entertainment - Freddy Dixon (Chris Must in the background) plays to a crowd of supporters Feb. 2, 2013 at Coffee Culture where he formally launched his new book - Country and Real People I Have Met. The popular musician has had such positive feedback on the book he plans to write a sequel.

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community she loved so much.

Patricia Leah (Read) Foulkes died peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends, in the morning hours of Monday, Feb. 11 after a nine-year battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 73. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been blessed,â&#x20AC;? said her husband, Tom. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She was a tough, courageous, strong, strong woman.â&#x20AC;?

Her determination not to let the illness rule her life allowed her to personally say farewell to her brothers and sister by phone this week and make the trip to Florida Jan. 11 to say good-bye to her mother.

Throughout her battle with cancer, Foulkes found joy in her grandsons and in the many community projects she championed.

YEAR IN REVIEW March, 2013 For more information, please contact the Town Hall at (613) 283-4124 or visit us on-line:

www.smithsfalls.ca

MONTHLY MUNICIPAL NEWS FOR JANUARY 2014 HAPPY NEW YEAR Above, protesters hold hands, flags and ribbons at the intersection of Elmsley Street North and Cornelia Street West in Smiths Falls March 4.

The group was protesting the cutbacks at the local hospital. A senior couple adds a voice to their peaceful protest with a sign reading “No Cuts”.

Hug a hospital

News - It’s hard to hug a hospital, but on Monday afternoon, members of the SOS team certainly gave it a try.

The local Save Our Services group, fighting cutbacks at the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital, gathered in front of the hospital on March 4 to form a human link around the Smiths Falls site, as part of a wider campaign across the province against health care cutbacks.

Dave Taylor, regional vice president of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU), walked the line with his union colleagues and members of the public.

“This is a community event,” said Taylor. “We are here not just with people who provide these services, but who use the services (as well).”

The Smiths Falls rally was being held at the exact same time as other rallies across eastern Ontario, including Trenton, Brockville, Picton, and Kingston, with a later rally that evening at locations across the City of Ottawa.

The Ottawa rallies in particular are focussing on 290 hospital job losses there, but the Smiths Falls rally focused more on the six beds closing at each site of the hospital this week.

New look

Starting this week, your community newspaper has a new look and familiar name.

For four years, the EMC and Record News have continued to co-exist, one inside the other. Now, they have joined as one under the ‘Smiths Falls Record News EMC’ banner.

In addition to introducing the combined name, the paper has new dimensions that more closely conform to the industry standard for tabloid newspapers. The new package will continue to offer readers and advertisers the strong and varied content they have come to expect, notes Metroland Media Vice President and Regional Publisher Mike Mount.

“Our papers have built a reputation for excellence over many years, bringing their communities a wide array of news, sports and features,” Mount said. “This will continue with this new format.”

To reach the editorial department, contact news editor Laurie Weir at 613283-3182, ext. 110. For advertising inquiries, contact advertising sales coordinator Andrea Harding at 613-283-3182, ext. 134.

Dog owners see changes Smiths Falls council’s approval to use the Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) as a temporary pound service provider for the remainder of 2013 will mean

some key changes for dog owners.

The 10-month contract agreement valued at $12,585 was the more cost effective offer for the town that would provide 24-hour access to pound admittance if needed and includes the transportation costs for town staff to bring the animals to the Ottawa shelter.

Once the dog or cat is in OHS care pet owners will have four days to collect them before the animals become the property of the pound.

It is important to note that this holding period will always include a Saturday and in the case of a Monday collection, the holding period will be extended for one day.

At the end of this period the pets are under the ownership of the OHS and it will be up to the facility to decide how best to address this new addition, which can include adoption, euthanasia or behavioural/health intervention.

Dufort leads CIS team

Carleton University won its ninth Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) championship Sunday at Scotiabank Place, but a Smiths Falls native had his moment in the sun with his teammates from McGill University, as they finished fifth overall.

Former SFDCI RedHawk, Vincent Dufort, racked up some impressive numbers during final eight men’s basketball championship and earned the tournament’s R.W. Pugh Fair Play Award.

Playing for the McGill Redmen in his second year, the 6-foot-5 shooting guard led the scoring in the team’s fifth place finish.

In their only loss of the tournament, McGill dropped the opening game, 8270, to the number three seed, the Ottawa GeeGees.

In this game, Dufort had 18 points and 10 rebounds to be named the team’s MVP.

Cyclists urged to park it This spring the Town of Smiths Falls and the Rideau Environmental Action League are partnering to introduce an exciting new program designed to get people out of their cars and onto their bicycles.

The initiative is called Park ‘N Peddle and focuses on individuals who live on the outskirts of the town who may not be as active as they wish to be and are looking for ways to improve their own personal health and get their daily chores in town completed, at the same time.

REAL has purchased a number of high quality, secure bicycle racks that are located on their property at 85 William St. W. in Smiths Falls.

JANUARY MEETINGS: Saturday January 4, 2014 – Special Committee of the Whole (Budget) Monday January 6, 2014 – Council Meeting Wednesday January 8, 2014 – Special Committee of the Whole (Budget) Monday January 13, 2014 – Committee of the Whole Meeting Monday January 20, 2014 – Council Meeting Monday January 27, 2014 – Committee of the Whole Meeting

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HOUSEHOLD WASTE AND CHRISTMAS TREE PICKUP Please note that CHRISTMAS TREE PICKUP up will commence the week of January 7th.

The New Year is here and the holiday season is now over; Please take heed of and respect weight restrictions for garbage and bag limits placed at the curb.

Should there have been a snowfall; please place your garbage and recycling bin so that snow removal equipment does not hit them. Reduce, Reuse and Recycle where you can.

Remember: www.dowhatyoucan.ca for additional take back options.

When you consume a product or replace something in your home, ask yourself if the item can be recycled or reused.

NEW WASTE TAG PRICE EFFECTIVE FEBRURARY 1, 2014: Garbage tags are now $3.00 each. Due to rising waste disposal costs the town has increased the additional tag fee.

Application of tags: Every additional garbage bag beyond the allowable 2 bags (50 lb maximum weight/bag) requires 1 tag.

Every piece of garbage that does not fit into a garbage bag requires 2 tags. Refer to Waste Guide if you have questions or require clarification.

All white goods (fridge, freezer) must have a freon free certification sticker prior to placing at the curb.

Service providers are listed in the Waste Guide.

WINTER PARKING RESTRICTIONS will be in effect for: ALL TOWN STREETS; ALL MUNICIPAL PARKING LOTS December 01, 2013, through March 31, 2014 ~ No parking between 12:00 am and 7:00 am FINE: $35.00 AS PER BY-LAW #7252-97 ANIMAL TAGS: DOG/CAT TAGS HAVE ARRIVED AND CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE TOWN HALL. As per By-law 8420-2011 every owner of a dog/cat shall annually not later than February 15 in each year, or within four (4) days of becoming an owner at a later date, cause the dog/cat to be registered with the Town.

For each and every dog/cat (neutered or spayed) $ 15.00 prior to March 31 $ 30.00 after March 31* For each and every dog/cat (not neutered or spayed) $ 30.00 prior to March 31 $ 40.00 after March 31* For A Replacement Tag $ 5.00 * New residents and dogs/cats acquired after March 31 exempted from additional fee upon provision of satisfactory evidence.

OWNER MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF UPDATED RABIES INJECTION Why is chlorine added to my tap water?

The chlorine odour that you smell at your tap water can be attributed to the chlorine residual, which is a low level of chlorine added to the water to protect drinking water from disease-causing organisms or pathogens.

The water is chlorinated as it leaves the Water Treatment Plant and enters into the Distribution System. A small amount of chlorine must stay in the water as it travels through the Distribution System pipes as it makes its way to your tap.

Under the Ontario Ministry of Environment (MOE) O. Reg 170/03 drinking water systems are required to maintain a chlorine residual in the Distribution System. Chlorine residuals are checked weekly in the Distribution System and when the chlorine residual drops the Municipality must notify the local health unit and the MOE Spills Action Centre. Corrective actions are required to be completed to restore the low residuals back to an acceptable level. The chlorine residual may also be raised to ensure all parts of the Distribution System have an acceptable level of chlorine as per the regulations.

If you are bothered by the chlorine odour or taste at your tap, fill a pitcher of water and set it in the refrigerator for several hours, the chlorine will become less noticeable. You could also install an activated carbon filter on your tap to eliminate the chlorine residual from the water that has been delivered safety to you home.

Do not hesitate to contact the Water Treatment Plant should you have any questions regarding your drinking water.

WINTER CARNIVAL FEBRUARY 7, 8, 9, 2014 Looking for organizations, individuals, groups to host events. Contact the Recreation Department 283-4124 x6103 or mloughren@smithsfalls.ca Heritage House Museum – Winter Museum Hours – Monday to Friday – 10:30 am to 4:30 pm January 13 – December 21: St. Francis #24 Masonic Lodge G.R.C.– 175th Anniversary Exhibit January 20 – March 28: It’s in the House – Curling History Exhibit: “Hurry Hard” to the Heritage House Museum and check out our “Rockin” curling exhibit. Heritage House Museum, Exhibition Hours 10:30 – 4:30 Monday to Friday. Call 613-283-6311 for information or visit us www.smithsfalls.ca/heritagehouse.

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Honouring youth News - What started out as a way to end boredom in small town Smiths Falls resulted in the creation of the town’s first youth centre. Those founding members were honoured recently as Youth Centre Champions.

The formal presentation of the first Youth Centre Champions awards took place the weekend of March 23-24 to coincide with Youth Centres Canada’s (YCC) magazine launch. Les Voakes, executive director of YCC said the new recognition program began this year to acknowledge and highlight the dedication and commitment that past teens and adults in communities across Canada have shown in support of youth. When the idea was approved for action Voakes knew immediately the group of youth he would recommend, but had only one problem: how to narrow it down to just a select few.

Town won’t annex land Smiths Falls Mayor Dennis

Staples has put into writing that he and his council have no interest in acquiring the Bayview area of Montague Township.

“I had… to state, and restate Smiths Falls’ position to talking about terms,” Staples told council last week, especially regarding annexation. “I would be very happy to write a letter that Smiths Falls has no plans to an-

nex any land in Montague, unless it is requested. We have no interest or desire to annex Bayview Crescent. I’ll write a letter and make it perfectly clear.”

Staples pointed to the deal that brought Walmart to Smiths Falls, since that involved a similar annexation agreement between the town and Rideau Lakes Township, or another big land deal that saw the OPP’s eastern regional headquarters set up near the Smiths Falls-Montague border.

Hospital strikes surplus budget The cutbacks at the Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital have not been easy, but Linda Bisonette, president/CAO made the pain of this medicine a little easier to swallow when she announced the board’s approval of a projected $960,000 surplus operational budget for 2013-2014.

Smiths Falls councillor Shawn Pankow applauded this news, adding Ontario Minister Deb Matthews assured him at this year’s ROMA conference that once the hospital budget was in the black funding would be available to assist in other ways.

“It’s great to see a budget approved with a surplus,” Pankow remarked.

The proposed budget has been submitted to the South East Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) for its approval and will cover the period from April 1, 2013 to March 31, 2014.

Pool to open The pool at the Gallipeau Centre was filled Monday night April 8, but it wasn’t with water.

Well-wishers from the town were on hand to celebrate the official AVIVA cheque presentation of $99,000 to help with the earlystage renovations as they hope to have a fully-functional pool in the months to come. Guests were treated to a silent auction where more than $1,000 was raised, as well as food and a cake. Also pictured are cake cutters Angi Bingley (left) and Diane Thomas, both of the Hub’s fundraising committee.

Hospital gets ‘A’ ranking In the class of exceptional service and care, staff of the Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital recently received a mark of distinction having been named the only medium-sized hospital in Canada to receive the grade of A+ by the Fifth Estate’s Rate My Hospital special.

The special report was aired on CBC last Friday, April 12 where 10 hospitals from across the country were named for their exceptional care of patients based on five risk-adjusted indicators (as reported by the Canadian Institute for Health Information - CIHI) as well as an online survey that continues to be available to residents today at CBC’s Rate My Hospital website and CEO survey results.

News - Smiths Falls Mayor Dennis Staples performs the ceremonial puck drop March 29 at the Memorial Community Centre to start the exhibition game between the women’s hockey teams from the Czech Republic and Finland. Representing the teams are: Alena Polenska (left, Czech Republic) and Jenni Hiirikoski (right, Finland).

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NOMINATIONS: Notice is hereby given to the municipal electors of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville that a nomination paper for the 2014 Municipal Elections may be filed in person or by an agent with the Returning Officer of the appropriate local municipality up to Thursday, September 11, 2014 at the Clerk’s Office during regular office hours and on Nomination Day, Friday, September 12, 2014 until 2:00 p.m.

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Jaiden Laszlow, 2, of Smiths Falls takes on the Easter Egg Hunt in Perth at Stewart Park on Saturday morning. It was the first time her and her mom, Kayla Horton attended. There were more than 500 children and their parents from across Lanark County who found the 2,500 coloured eggs in the park and traded them for treats.

Children’s entertainers Splash ‘N Boots made an appearance, as did the Easter Bunny and Sparky the Fire Dog.

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Looking Back 100 YEARS AGO - January 6, 1914 Central School was Damaged by Fire on Friday but Saved by Firemen The firemen had a hard battle Friday afternoon with a fire in the Central School. Between twelve and one o’clock smoke was seen pouring from some of the windows and an alarm was turned on. The fireman quickly responded but when they got there the entire big building was filled with smoke and it was impossible to locate the fire. The building was empty, but that morning Mr. Hanlan the caretaker, had started the furnace preparatory to getting the rooms ready for yesterday morning’s opening. It was supposed the fire started from one of the furnaces. The firemen did great work under most trying conditions but after over a two hours fight, they succeeded in drowning out the blaze and saving the building.

50 YEARS AGO - January 9, 1964 Reduction of Traffic Mishaps in the Smiths Falls Vicinity Credited to Demerit System There were five motor vehicle accidents investigated by the Smiths Falls Police Department during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. There were no serious injuries and damage in most cases was light. “It was a quiet holiday,” Chief R.A.C. Wride believes: He credits the caution used by most local motorists during the holiday period for the low number of accidents.

Weather conditions throughout the holidays were excellent.

Both Magistrate D.C. Smith and Chief Wride believe that the demerit point system has been beneficial since it was introduced in April 1959.

Remember When A group of workers at he Perrin Plow Company factory on Quarry (now Abbott) street, as photographed circa 1908.

Work days in town factories at the turn of the century lasted from seven o’clock in the morning until six o’clock at night, with an hour off for dinner at noon. Although men employed at manufacturing jobs in Smiths Falls earned comparatively higher wages than in other eastern Ontario towns, their circumstances were economically more precarious. There were no factories in Smiths Falls providing employment for wom-

en to supplement their family income. The seated figure at the centre may be Humphrey Perrin, the Montague township farmer who invented the Perrin Plough. This photo is taken from the publication, Smiths Falls A Social History of the Men and Women in a Rideau Canal Community, 1794 -1994,

By Glenn J. Lockwood. If you have an old photograph of the town that depicts a winter scene that you would like to share, please email it to ljweir@metroland.com or by mail it to PO Box 158, 65 Lorne St., Smiths Falls, K7A 4T1.

Adoption is always viable option, but what species?

25 YEARS AGO - January 11, 1989 Air Cadets Corps has long and distinguished record in town The cadets program has been going strong in Smiths Falls for over 30 years, offering area youth a special comradely and a chance to serve both country and community.

It was in the mid-1940s that the squadron was originally commissioned in Smiths Falls as 225 reserve basic training unit under the command of Jack Rodney.

It continued until 1947 when it was disbanded.

In 1952 the Optimists Club of Smiths Falls reorganized a recommissioned squadron under the present title of Rideau 585 Air Cadet Squadron.

Opinion – Now that the holiday season is behind me, it’s time to think about resolutions.

Isn’t that what we’re supposed to do every Jan. 1? Write a list of things to start/stop doing, and then stick to it?

Bah! I write lists of things to do every day and if I’m lucky, I’ll accomplish half of them by the end of the week. Those things I haven’t even thought about that are on the list, get put off to the next week… and so on.

That’s what happens in this business. Things are put on lists, prioritized and brought forward to the next week if they’re not dealt with during the week at hand.

It’s great if we can get through a week without a few dozen reminders from the community.

Juggling many things at any one time is something that reporters have to do on a daily basis (of the 24-hour kind). From a Christmas concert, to a hamper program, to a food drive, then to a train crash, a meeting with the mayor, a sports game, a house fire, return a couple dozen phone calls and emails, start an adoption application, apply for college, go to the gym, have dinner, visit with Mom, read, colour in my new Christmas colouring book... then crash.

During the day’s events, I pick and choose which ones would be most exciting to chat with Mom about over dinner… on this particular day it was adoption.

10 YEARS AGO - JANUARY 7, 2004 Town finances get welcome shot in the arm from province.

The town’s coffers received a boost last Friday.

Each year, the province does a reconciliation of a municipality’s Community Re-investment Fund (CRF) for the previous year. The fund was initiated during the Harris government days to compensate municipalities for additional costs brought about by downloaded services such as disability pension, social housing and health unit. While this fund doesn’t create revenue neutrality as first intended, it is improving, councillor Sterling Bennett reported.

As a result of the most recent reconciliation for 2002, Smiths Falls will receive an additional $84,000 and, by extension, an additional $84,000 for 2003 as well, subject to a reconciliation later this year.

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LAURIE WEIR Weir View “You know, Mom, I think I’d like to adopt.”

She dropped her egg foo young, gaping at me.

I could see the wheels churning and the smoke coming from her ears.

“Have you gone insane?”

“What? I think it’s a great option for me.

I’ve always wanted to have a kid, and I think it would be fun. I chatted with the gals at the social services office today and they can set me up… you know, it will be a long process. I want to do a story about it and see what all it takes.

There are a lot of kids here in Lanark Leeds and Grenville who are waiting to be fostered and eventually adopted. Why can’t I adopt one… or two?”

The chicken balls clattered across the table when she dropped her fork.

“If you think for one second that I will look after this child, you have another thing coming,” she said. “I won’t be babysitting.”

“Um, that’s hardly fair, since you have been babysitting Sophie (my brother’s wee lass of three) forever,” I countered. “What would be the difference?”

“You have lost your mind,” she said. “You won’t be able to pick up and go whenever you want to; children cost money, which I’m sure you’re well aware and ...”

She’s fuming. I can see the fire now coming out of her eyes.

“Crazy,” she shakes her head, spearing a chicken ball that had gone astray moments ago.

“So perhaps my Plan B isn’t so bad in the long run,” I said.

“And what is that, or do I even want to know?”

“I want a dog.”

At least, she asked me what kind. And she might be more inclined to hang out with a German shepherd puppy. I’m hopeful.

Contact me So if I don’t respond to your call or email tag right away, chances are it’s on the list between a sports game or an interview (not the adoption/ gym/colouring book list – that’s for after work).

And now that I’m in the Smiths Falls office on a full-time basis, you may not always get in touch with me as easily as before. Please be assured that if I’m not at the office, I’m in the neighbourhood, and I will respond to you as soon as I can.

Email is the best way, as it comes to my phone – ljweir@metroland.com. Failing that, please do leave a message and I will get back to you as soon as possible: 613-283-3182 ext 110.

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Marlene Bennett stands beside a few of the scarves that will decorate Beckwith Street on Jan. 18, while Lisa Comeau continues her knitting. The animated duo are hoping the store’s Chase the Chill event will bring some cheer to those less fortunate or those who’d simply like a handmade scarf for the winter.

Chase the Chill yarn bombing planned for Jan. 18 on Beckwith St.

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Community - Knitters and crocheters unite!

There’s a plan afoot to festoon Beckwith Street with knitted, crocheted, and woven scarves so that anyone who needs or likes a scarf can get one free of charge. It’s part of the Chase the Chill movement that is sweeping North America and is simply ‘a woolly random act of kindness’ as the organizers call it, slated to happen on January 18, 2014.

“It started in the U.S. and we had a lady in here this fall, when we had a sale that was buying up yarn because she was taking part in a Chase the Chill event in Winnipeg,” said Lisa Comeau, who works at Knit Knackers Yarn Warehouse on Russell Street.

The idea originated in a town called Easton in Pennsylvania, U.S.A. and according to their Facebook page it’s all about art, charity and yarn bombing, where a loose coalition of knitters and groups who independently make scarves throughout the year come together in late fall to paint the town with yarn.

“Most knitters have yarn stashes or things that they knit that never found a home so this is a way

to share all that yarn by turning it into a scarf that might benefit someone else,” said.

This is the first time the event is being held in Smiths Falls but it could become an annual tradition.

“It’s happening all over Canada now, so we just decided a month and a half ago to try it here in Smiths Falls, and we’ve had a pretty good response so far. I’m hoping we’ll get a good turn-out this year and be able to expand it next year to maybe take over the park and hang scarves off all the trees,” said Comeau.

This is not a competition and all levels of knitters are welcome to participate and recycle any yarn they have into an attractive scarf.

“I’m trying to become a better knitter so I’m using this as an opportunity,” said Marlene Bennett, who works at Knit Knackers Yarn Warehouse and specializes in crocheting.

The event is just a fun, goodwill gesture from people who can knit to people who might need or would like to wear a hand made scarf in winter.

“Nothing feels better than being hugged by a warm scarf on a chilly winter day in Canada,” concluded Comeau.

LE T TER TO THE EDITOR

Town expenses continue to climb DEAR EDITOR: It was surprising to read in the Record News a few weeks ago about council deliberating on how to recoup the operation costs for the new rink.

Should this not have been taken into consideration prior to the rink construction? How long before we read about council discussing the operation costs for the new police station?

With respect to the new police station, who is to blame for the cost overrun? Wasn’t the original estimate $1.5 million and now the final cost is $2.6 million? Is it the design consultant who is responsible or is it the building contractor? What about the decision makers at the town hall?

I believe fault lies with town management.

Before even purchasing the property, a building code analysis by a qualified code consultant should have been undertaken. A code consultant would have determined what upgrades were required to change the use of a portion of the existing building from industrial to the more restrictive occupancy, police station with detention. If this review had been part of the offer to purchase, council could have had some tools in their toolbox to make an educated decision. I still fail to understand why the town would make such an investment and commitment

in a building when the OPP is becoming such a viable option to other communities in Lanark County. I believe this question will arise in the upcoming 2014 election platforms and be an issue with the new council in 2015.

Over the past several years, the town has accumulated a substantial long-term debt. This debt will eventually slowly strangle council during future yearly budgetary reviews. For instance, the residents of Smiths Falls finally have an indoor pool thanks to the HUB and volunteers.

My son had lessons at the facility this fall and it was a very positive experience. How much is the town contributing? What about fee subsidization for our large population of kids from homes on government assistance? Shouldn’t every kid learn to swim, regardless of economic background?

The existing council has done a great job of fulfilling the mandates of both the retiring police chief (new police station) and the fire chief (new fire truck), but have failed to consider what level of service the citizens of Smiths Falls actually require and can afford.

John Clark Smiths Falls

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Entertainment – Brock Zeman’s new album, Rotten Tooth, may not be like Bob Dylan ‘going electric’ but it is certainly a departure for the Lanark Village artist.

When Dylan plugged in his Fender Stratocaster guitar at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965, he was met with a chorus of boos from ‘folkie’ purists.

Zeman’s new sound, however, while challenging, is also proving liberating for the Carleton Place native.

“I’m trying to branch out sound-wise, which is difficult because people know me as a roots or country artist,” said Zeman during a telephone interview on Friday, Dec. 27. “(But) out of the comfort zone, the best things happen.”

On his new 11-track CD, for example, he gives room for a cello solo, rather than a guitar solo, and he is moving away from he calls the “drums, bass, guitar, repeat,” method of music.

“The more I step away from it, the more I like it,” he said.

Something else that has changed for this, his 10th album, is how it was put together, mostly at his new, home studio.

“It’s definitely much different than all the other records. I’m recording at home and sending them off,” to Audio Valley in Ottawa, formerly located in Perth. “I’m taking on other jobs.

People are recording here. I’ve got a ton of new equipment and torn up my basement.”

In an era when classic albums are re-issued on CD and other media, with bonus tracks of works-in-progress and songs that were left off of the initial release, music fans often debate not only the line-up of albums, but also why some songs were left off of an album. (Some Carole King fans still wonder why “Out in the Cold” was left off of her 1971 smash album Tapestry, for example.)

For Zeman, his favourite song was one that

almost did not make the final cut.

The song, entitled “There Will Always Be A Right Now,” was added late in the production process.

“I kicked another song off and added this one on before it went to mix,” he said. “It turned out (to be) the best (song) on the record. I had already tried it once and failed (in recording). I still don’t know how to perform it live. But it just worked this once. When you leave it up to chance…it’s 100 times more rewarding.”

His album is available online through Busted Flat Records, as a download on iTunes, at Shadowfax at 67 Foster St., and at CD Warehouse’s two Ottawa locations. He was joined on the album by Mike Yates on cello, Kelly Prescott on harmony, and by drummer Dylan Roberts and his music partner of six years, Blair Hogan. The latter two will join Zeman at his CD launch party on Jan. 4.

As this is his 10th album, having hit double digits, he can look back at the progress he feels he has made.

“It’s a little weird,” he admitted. “It’s like turning 30…I can look back and see some improvement or striving to see some sort of getting to a new place in production or songwriting.”

The name of his album comes loaded with many things – repulsive dental imagery, to be sure, and a name one doesn’t forget quickly, but it also plays on his prodigal son status with his family.

“I’m the only rotten tooth in my family’s mouth,” he said with a laugh of his black sheep status. “The musician usually is.”

He made sure that they all got copies of his album for Christmas.

“They all got square feet” in their Christmas stockings.

Brock Zeman’s new album, Rotten Tooth, will have its release party at O’Reilly’s Ale House, 43 Gore St. E. in Perth at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 4.

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St. John Ambulance launches ‘Caring for Our Community’ campaign Counties who have been touched by the work of our volunteers. These Brigade volunteers have led the province two years in a row (2011-2012) for the most number of hours served per person! The St. John Ambulance Brigade has been there for our tri-counties in providing: First Aid, CPR & AED training; Medical First Response services; Therapy Dog services; Youth services; and Car Seat Safety Services.

The “Caring for Our Community” Capital Campaign will have an official launch on Valentine’s Day - Friday, Feb. 14 with a special breakfast that will be sponsored by Burnbrae Farms and the Egg Farmers of Ontario at CJ’s Banquet Hall in Brockville beginning at 7:30 a.m. At that time, the Campaign Team will be introduced, headed by the Campaign Chair - Richard Dumbrille of Maitland and Honorary Chair - Senator Robert Runciman.

There will be several special events outlined at the launch breakfast, including information about the $1 Million Hole-in-One Challenge that will be held at Sunnidell Golf & Learning Centre in Brockville. The Honorary Chair of the Hole-in-One Challenge, 16-yearold Brooke Henderson of Smiths Falls will be attending the Feb. 14 breakfast.

Brooke was recently ranked as the #1 Canadian Women’s Amateur, as well as the ninth ranked Women’s Amateur in

Year in Review - May, 2013 Villa Montague Changes to saga continues medicinal marijuana News - Municipal representatives

aren’t turning their backs on the Villa Montague project until the court process regarding the alleged improper use of investors’ funds runs its course.

Media reports have confirmed that 27 of 44 investors who have provided millions of dollars for Tom Assaly’s Act 1 projects - Villa Montague in Montague and Nature’s Walk in North Grenville have taken their case to the Ontario Superior Court. An inspector from Doyle Salewski was appointed to investigate the matter on Feb. 6, 2013. The investors allege that Assaly has used the funds provided by them for the purposes of moving forward the two projects for renovations to his home in Florida, USA demonstrating an intent to defraud them on their investment.

Upcoming changes to how the 21,000 Canadians with medicinal marijuana cards can access the drug are set to roll out next year. It has professionals in the housing market, such as Smiths Falls realtor Pauline Aunger, wondering about what will become of the houses they leave behind.

Aunger recently made a presentation to the Smiths Falls Municipal Drug Strategy Committee on her role as cochair for the National Council Against Marihuana Grow Ops and Clandestine Labs, a working group connected to the RCMP’s efforts to get a handle on grow ops and labs in the country.

Fire chief signs off

Putting her money “My time’s up,” said outgoing Falls Fire Chief Joel Gorman where her hospital is Smiths following news of his retirement effecMaureen Towaij is putting her money where her hospital is.

Last week, Towaij, a Tay Valley Township resident, the chair of the local police services board, went right up to Linda Bisonette, president and chief executive officer of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital, and pressed a cheque for $320 into her hand.

Earlier in the evening, Towaij had stated that “we need a special fundraiser just to go to debt. It seems like a no brainer.”

At the back of the darkened Perth and District Collegiate Institute auditorium, some attendees of the Lanark County Medical Society’s public information session on the future of the hospital, quickly totted up some numbers on the back of an envelope: • $7 million in debt, divided by a catchment area with a population estimated at 44,000 worked out to $160 a head.

“Yes, we can set up a campaign to deal with the debt,” said Bisonette from the stage on Wednesday, April 24

tive June 30, 2013.

Chief Gorman has held the reins of the full-time/volunteer fire department since May 2001 after many years of working in the ranks. He began as a volunteer with the service in 1975 and moved up into a full-time position three years later.

“It’s been good here working with everybody,” Gorman said.

Museum funding struggles

The Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario is running out of steam following town council’s decision to reverse its $35,000 of funding support this year.

Council reversed its decision on the funding after learning the museum would receive $68,000 over two years from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, but Shropshire emphasized the two requests do not overlap at all.

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Jeff Shaver, Chair of the St. John Ambulance of Leeds-Grenville & Lanark Brigade’s Board of Directors remarked, “We are very excited to officially launch our 2014 capital campaign on February 14th with this special Valentine’s Day Breakfast at CJ’s Banquet Hall. Along with thanking our campaign sponsors and introducing our ‘Caring for Our Community’ Capital Campaign team, we will be announcing several unique fundraising events that will captivate the interest of those communities that we serve.”

The Capital Campaign Launch Breakfast will cost $15 per person and tickets can be reserved by phoning St.

John House at 613.342.2974. There will be only 150 tickets sold, so you are encouraged to book your tickets early before we sell out!

The St. John Ambulance Brigade was the recipient of the free will offering from three concerts held on Dec. 31 at St. John’s United Church in Brockville.

As well, St. John’s United will be holding a special service on Sunday, Jan. 12 beginning at 10:30 a.m. to celebrate the work of St. John Ambulance in the community and acknowledge the work of the volunteers in our community.

David Dargie, Campaign Coordinator observed, “This capital campaign is the first time in the 55-year history of the local Brigade that our members

have reached out to the tri-counties to ask for financial support of this magnitude. Our goal of raising $350,000 in an eight-month period is aggressive and is acknowledged by our Provincial Office as being the largest capital campaign in their corporate memory.

“Every dollar raised in this campaign will stay in Leeds-Grenville and Lanark Counties helping our members care for those communities.

“We will be unveiling several unique events that will be of interest to a wide range of our residents during each month of the campaign. We are confident that our communities will care for us by donating to the ‘Caring for Our Community’ campaign!”

TOWN OF SMITHS FALLS NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT (HERITAGE COMMONS DEVELOPMENT) Owner: BBQ Partners Development Limited Agent: Don Peterman TAKE NOTICE: The Council of the Corporation of the Town of Smiths Falls will hold a public meeting on the 20th day of January 2014 at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Town Hall, 77 Beckwith Street North, to consider a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment under Section 34 of the Planning Act. TAKE NOTICE: If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Council of the Town of Smiths Falls before the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decisions of the Council of the Town of Smiths Falls to the Ontario Municipal Board.

TAKE NOTICE: If a person of public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Council of the Town of Smiths before the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so.

TAKE NOTICE: If you wish to be notified of the adoption of the proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment, or of the refusal of a request to amend the Zoning Bylaw, you must make a written request to the: Planning Department, Town of Smiths Falls, 77 Beckwith Street North, Smiths Falls, Ontario, K7A 4T6.

TAKE NOTICE: No other planning applications have been filed for the property however the lands are subject to an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with the Town of Smiths Falls which is conditional upon the approval of a Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the lands.

ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Additional information regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, including a copy of this notice and drawings, are available for public inspection normal office hours at the Clerk’s Office at 77 Beckwith Street North.

DATED AT THE TOWN OF SMITHS FALLS, THIS 29th DAY OF DECEMBER, 2013.

Niki McKernan, Planner Planning and Sustainable Growth Town of Smiths Falls Telephone: 283-4124 Email: nmckernan@smithsfalls.ca

EXPLANATORY NOTE Location and Site The proposed Amendment affects a parcel of land that is composed of 12 single lots and 1 road allowance (approximately 1.33ha). The lands are located on the west side of Brockville Street north of Armstrong Drive.

The lands are currently zoned Residential Type 1 Holding (R1h) in the Town of Smiths Falls Zoning Bylaw and are designated Residential in the Town’s Official Plan. The Holding provision was placed on the lands until such time that the Waste-water Treatment Plant upgraded capacity to sufficiently accommodate development. This upgrade has been completed.

Purpose and Effect of the Amendment The proposal will see the parcel re-developed to establish 20 freehold planned unit town homes and 1 lowrise condominium building containing 47 residential units (see attached drawing). The lands will be zoned Residential Type Seven – Special Exception (R7-X), the special exception will permit the construction of the planned unit town homes in accordance with the zone provision of Section 10.2.5 of the Zoning Bylaw in addition to the permitted land uses of Section 12 of the Bylaw.

Subsequent to this application, applications for Condominium and Site Plan Control will be necessary prior to building permit approval.

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News – On Jan. 1, 2014 the St. John Ambulance Brigade of Leeds-Grenville and Lanark began a capital campaign that will then run until Sept. 1, 2014.

This one-time only fundraiser is aptly titled “Caring for Our Community” because since the founding of this Brigade in 1959, the volunteer members have attended thousands of events in the tricounties while donating tens of thousands of hours in volunteer time.

The goal for this capital campaign is to raise $350,000 that will then be used to: pay off the mortgage on St. John House - the Brigade’s headquarters located in Brockville. That action will free up almost $18,000 for our annual Operating Budget; build a garage for the Brigade’s three service vehicles that are such an integral part of our community service. This shelter will protect the vehicles from the harsh winter weather and help save on repair costs; and establish an endowment fund in honour of the Hon. John R. Matheson who was one of the founders of this Brigade in 1959.

Part of the funds generated by this endowment fund will be used to provide bursaries for graduating members of our Junior or Adult Brigades who are pursuing post-secondary education.

Celebrating our 55th year of service “caring for our communities” in 2014, we are reaching out to those multitudes of people in Leeds-Grenville and Lanark

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CCHL standings Through Monday, Dec. 30, 2013

Top marks

In these recent file photos of the Smiths Falls Jr. A Bears, top marks have been earned by Michael Pinios (goalie, top left) and Victor Beaulac (below, 24, with the puck) in the CCHL. Pinios is listed as the number five goalie with a GAA of 2.72. Beaulac is also in the top 10 of the leading scorers at the number seven position with 12 goals, 33 assists for 45 points. The Bears are in action Friday in Kanata and Sunday, they are in Cumberland. Their next home game is not until Jan. 10 when they host Ottawa at 7:30 p.m.

Photos by LAURIE WEIR

ROBINSON DIVISION TEAM GP W L OTL SOL Carleton Place 40 34 5 0 1 Smiths Falls 39 24 12 3 0 Cornwall 37 18 14 1 4 Brockville 37 19 17 1 0 Kemptville 36 14 17 2 3 Hawkesbury 38 11 23 3 1 YZERMAN DIVISION TEAM GP W L OTL SOL Pembroke 38 23 10 2 3 Ottawa 37 24 12 0 1 Nepean 39 20 12 4 3 Kanata 39 16 18 1 4 Cumberland 39 14 21 4 0 Gloucester 39 12 22 2 3

PTS 69 51 41 39 33 26 PTS 51 49 47 37 32 29

UPCOMING GAMES Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014 Kemptville at Cornwall, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 3 Ottawa at Brockville, 7:30 p.m.

Nepean at Gloucester, 7:30 p.m.

Cornwall at Hawkesbury, 7:30 p.m.

Smiths Falls at Kanata, 7:30 p.m.

Cumberland at Kemptville, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 4 Brockville at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 5 Cornwall at Nepean, 2:30 p.m.

Hawkesbury at Carleton Place, 3 p.m.

Smiths Falls at Cumberland, 3 p.m.

Kemptville at Pembroke, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 7 Pembroke at Cumberland, 7 p.m.

Nepean at Kanata 7:30 p.m

CCHL scoring leaders NAME Andy Sturtz Evan Peterson Greg Jansz Phil Gadoury Ryan Collins Max Veronneau Victor Beaulac

TEAM Carleton Place Carleton Place Gloucester Nepean Ottawa Gloucester Smiths Falls

G 32 22 18 25 16 21 12

A PTS 37 69 44 66 36 54 27 52 35 51 24 45 33 45

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CCHL all-stars finish 3-2 at Central Canada Cup Challenge Sports – The Central Canada Jr. A Hockey League all-star team reached what amounted to the semifinals of the 2013 Central Canada Cup hockey tournament before bowing out in a shootout on Sunday, Dec. 29 at Terrebonne, Que. The CCHL team included Carleton Place Canadians Kelly Summers, Elias Ghantous and Stephen Baylis. Smiths Falls Bears’ Stefano Momesso and Kemptville 73’s Jesse Blais.

They opened with a solid 2-0 win over the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) South-West Division team on Friday, Dec. 27.

Philippe Gadoury (Nepean Raiders) and Baylis had the goals for the CCHL while goalie Alexandre Savard-Belanger of the Ottawa Jr. Senators posted the shutout.

After splitting their next two games, the CCHL boosted its tournament record to 3-1 on Saturday, Dec. 28 with a 3-1 victory over QJAAAHL Perron-Burrows squad, one of two teams from the Quebec league. The Bears’ Momesso scored a shorthanded goal in the first period to give them an early 1-0 lead. Tanner Williams (Nepean) and Robert Michel (Ottawa) also scored in the win.

A regulation victory in their final game on Sunday against OJHL North-East would have propelled the CCHL to the final of the six-team event. The Canadians’ Baylis put them up 1-0 but the OJHL division team tied it up late in the final period and won the shootout 2-0 to clinch the win and eliminate the CCHL from further play.

The tournament was won by QJAAAHL St. Louis-Lalime All-Stars with a 4-2 win over the OJHL South-West squad on Sunday evening.

After a Christmas break, the CCHL resumes its regular season this week.

The Bears have a pair of road games to start the unofficial second half of the year. They travel to Kanata to take on the Stallions Friday, Jan. 3 (7:30 p.m. at the Kanata Recreation Complex), then head to Navan Sunday afternoon for a date with the Cumberland Grads.

Bears sit in second place in the Robinson Division (and tied for second overall as well) with a record of 24-12-3-0 for 51 points. They are well back of first place Carleton Place Canadians, the second ranked team in Canada, who sport a 34-5-0-1 record for 69 points.

Brooke Henderson ends year on winning note Sports – Smiths Falls’ Brooke Henderson jumped out to a blistering start in her final round and carried that to the winner’s circle at the prestigious Junior Orange Bowl International Golf Championship on Monday.

Played at The Biltmore in Coral Gables, Fla., Dec. 26 to 30, Henderson was in contention from the opening round on Friday, Dec. 27 when she opened with a 3-under 68, a steady round that included four birdies and just a single bogey.

That consistent play continued on Saturday. The 16-year-old completed her round of 72 (+1) with 17 pars and one bogey.

Sunday’s third round started well, making the turn at -1 after a birdie on the 376-yard par-4 seventh. But double bogeys on 14 and 17, com-

bined with a birdie on 16 left her at 73 (+2) for the round and even par for the tournament.

Entering the final round on Monday, Dec. 30, Henderson was tied with Soyoung Lee of South Korea but took command early after stringing together four birdies in the first six holes.

Bogeys on 8 and 9 left her three strokes up on Linnea Strom of Sweden at the turn.

But she was solid the rest of the way, pulling away with birdies on the 409-yard par 4 13th and 380-yard par 4 17th for a final round 67 (-4).

She ended the tournament at four-under 280, the lone golfer in the international field to finish below par. Megan Khang of the U.S. birdied 17 and 18 to grab second place at 285 (+1), one ahead of Strom.

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NAME A. Savard-Belanger Jordan Piccolino Brett Magnus Guillaume Therien Michael Pinios Cole Skinner

TEAM Ottawa Cornwall Nepean Carleton Place Smiths Falls Kanata

W 20 11 11 14 20 11

L 9 11 6 10 12 9

GAA SV% 2.58 .908 2.66 .917 2.68 .931 2.71 .916 2.72 .911 3.03 .902

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January, 2013

Dufort stands out in varsity hoops Tournament, where McGill posted a 1-2 record. Over the three games, the 20-year-old physical education sophomore tallied 34 points and a tourneyleading 28 rebounds.

He shot 47.6 per cent from the floor (10/21), went 2-for-5 from 3-point range and was 12-for-12 from the freethrow line.

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Sports - Smiths Falls native Vincent Dufort has been named one of two McGill University athletes of the week, sponsored by Ye Olde Orchard Pub, for the period ending Dec. 30. 2012.

Dufort, a 6-foot-5, 200-pound shooting guard with the basketball Redmen, was named to the all-tournament team at Ryerson’s National Invitational

Tracey Sly (left) and Lorraine Tetreault flank Pro Challenge organizer, Ron Brus.

Squash dreams Lorraine Tetreault, winner of this year’s female Pro Challenge match has been to Smiths Falls many times, but never in the squash courts – until recently.

Her husband is a town native, which

made her 3-0 win against Tracey Sly Jan. 6 all the better.

Both women have competed at the national level and frequently face off at their home courts inside the Good Life Fitness centre on Queensview Drive in

Ottawa.

Their presence at the second annual Pro Challenge at the Smiths Falls Curling & Squash Club was a new addition to what has become an annual event aimed at promoting the sport.

Eye on a birdie Sports - Smiths Falls’ own Brooke Henderson, along with two other Ontario players made up the Canadian contingent that earned the championship at the 2013 Copa de las Americas at Doral Golf Resort & Spa in Miami, Florida on Sunday.

The tournament was tight with twotime defending champions, Team USA at their heals, but Canada came through posting a four-day tally of 25-over-par 1,177 to win by one stroke over Team Mexico and two strokes over Team USA. Henderson led Canada in scoring on Sunday, Jan. 6 with 2-under par 70.

Henderson and teammate Augusta James of Bath, Ont., put in a championship tally of 22-over par 598. Henderson, a member of Team Canada’s National Squad, shot 5-over par 293 and James, also a member of Team Canada’s national team and a sophomore at North Carolina State University, shot 17-over par 305 over the course of the competition.

A biennial team event, the Copa de las Americas, is an amateur team competition for countries in North America, Central America, South America and the Caribbean.

Canada secured its third Copa de las Americas overall title with the victory, having previously earned wins at the inaugural event at Westin Rio Mar Beach Resort & Golf Club in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico in 2003 and again at El Tigre Club de Golf in Nuevo Vallarta, Brooke Henderson eyes up a shot on the green in the 2013 Copa de las Mexico in 2005.

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February 2013

Tourney win for Cubs Sports - Members of the triumphant Smiths Falls midget B Cubs pose with the championship trophy after defeating Nepean 2-0 in the final of the Nepean Tournament.

Back row (left to right) are Katie Brady, Bree Peladeau, Paige

Dorey, Nicole McKenna, Reba Cassell, Brooklyn Scott, Hannah Knott, Elizabeth Holmes.

Front row (left to right) are McKenzie Ryan, Nicole Robinson, Annie West, Brittany MacGillivray, Megan McCoy, Cassidy Nadeau.

Andison qualifies for east Canadians Sports - Sixteen athletes from the Perth Stingrays Aquatic Club travelled to Nepean to compete in the 2013 Eastern Ontario Short Course Swimming Championships.

The meet took place from Feb. 1 to 3 with 20 teams from eastern Ontario represented; the Stingrays finished in 10th place overall.

Bailey Andison, 15, of Smiths Falls was first in the 100 breaststroke, and Olivia Ellard, 14, of Perth, won the

200 backstroke and 100 freestyle. Both girls qualified for the Eastern Canadian Championships coming up this weekend in Montreal.

According to Brandi Machan, the president of the club, there were 51 personal best times set with swimmers 12 and under and another four PBs with swimmers 13 and over. Eleven swimmers earned 28 medals in the younger category while five swimmers 13 and over claimed two medals.

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