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News - Once all the nomination were in, from both the annual general meeting (AGM) in October and more recent suggestions, the Smiths Falls and District Chamber of Commerce (SFDCC) now officially has a 15-member board.

The executive is made up of three members for now, as Dave Lawrence, manager of the Royal Bank holds both past president and the vice president positions, and there are now 12 directors.

“We made a recent change to our bylaws to increase the number of members that could serve on the board so we could have up to 16 members,” said Melissa Hillier, manager SFDCC. Prior to this change four executive members, and no less than four and no more than eight board members, governed the SFDCC. Up until the October AGM the interest in the chamber wasn’t that high. In fact at that time the board invited Anne Shropshire, curator of the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario, to join the board be-

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Sports - The Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute senior boys basketball team defeated Perth and District Collegiate Institute in the Lanark County AA finals last week to earn a trip to the EOSSAA games this week.

Pictured above, coach Todd Spencer watches the clock while teammates prepare to celebrate. To the right, Haydn Coughlin, left, shares a heartfelt moment with Turner Onion.

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Sports – There are students at Smiths Falls and District Collegiate Institute who have never not known what it feels like for their senior boys basketball team to make it to the EOSSAA championships.

And now, with four county championships under their belts, like a building’s four walls, they have cemented a lasting legacy that will endure for years to come.

For the fourth time in as many years, the RedHawks again won the senior boys county basketball championship, in a hard-fought game against the Perth and District Collegiate Institute’s Blue Devils, on the Devils’ turf no less, on Thursday, Feb. 13, by a score of 33-25.

The lead changed hands multiple times, especially in the second and third quarters, and even then never by much of a lead.

Even if PDCI had won the game, the third and final game would have been played at SFDCI, but for Turner Onion, despite a hard-fought game, which saw the RedHawks surge at the end of the final quarter to pull away from PDCI, the final verdict was never in doubt.

“I didn’t really have doubt,” said Onion, still reeling from the intensely physical running game.

“I have confidence in my guys.”

As for leaving the hardware back in Smiths Falls, “we felt that that is its home and we didn’t want to move it,” said Onion.

The LCIAA cup and medals were not brought to PDCI. Kevin Bellamy, coach of the PDCI Blue Devils said the better team prevailed during this LCIAA championship. “We were leading 16-15 at the half, and tactically, they were playing a very good game,” he said.

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News - Things got a bit more interesting at the Smiths Falls Site of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital recently. The Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital in collaboration with the Lanark County Paramedic Service, Town of Smiths Falls Fire Department and Smiths Falls Police Service conducted a mock external disaster.

For some of the hospital staff, nurses and physicians, their regular roles and functions were modified to serve as the casualties in the mock Code Orange (external disaster) event. The emergency planning exercise was a test of the systems and procedures

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“It was a great learning experience for all departments at the hospital and local emergency personnel. While we have the procedures in place, the mock disaster allows us to test the processes to ensure that everything is covered should a real emergency occur,” stated Linda Bisonette, president and CEO. A Code Orange is an external or community emergency situation that results in a surge of casualties that could overwhelm existing emergency services.

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“At that time we had a vacancy on the board and there is a mechanism for the board to nominate a new candidate to fill a void,” explained Hillier.

It came as a surprise when there were three nomination made at the AGM, but it was generally agreed that the increased interest in the board warranted a change in the bylaws.

“We don’t want to turn away interested board members because we feel that the people who have been nominated bring value to the organization,” said Hillier.

The most recent new members include Hugh Colton, community events and promotions at Town and Country Chrysler, Bev Street co-owner of Street Kia, Tracey Pankow, operations manager at Pankow Financial, Joe Gallipeau owner of Gallipeau Construction and Jim Pankow, financial security advisor.

“I think there needs to be more we can do to reach out to businesses to try and represent them properly,” said Colton. “I want the chamber to mean more than a membership fee.”

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Name change on way for Lanark County Ambulance Service ance on municipalities. The resolution was brought forward by Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece and suggests implementing a comprehensive, longterm solution for municipalities by this June to address an alarming increase in insurance premiums due to rising litigation and claim costs.

A letter distributed by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) indicates there are two proposals under consideration, and the provincial Ministry of the Attorney General has asked the legal community for input. One is a modified version of proportionate liability that applies in cases where a plaintiff contributes to an accident, and the other considers a limit on awards so that a municipality would never be liable for more than two times its proportion of damages. AMO has supported the adoption of both measures and notes municipal governments have long advocated for reform because municipalities and property taxpayers are an easy target for litigation.

It adds the “heavy insurance burden and legal environment is unsustainable for Ontario’s communities.” A letter of support for the resolution states “if this situation continues, the scaling back on public services in order to limit liability exposure and insurance costs will only continue.” Debate on the motion Support for AMO-endorsed resolu- is scheduled for Feb. 27 in the Ontario tion Legislature.

Council approved a recommendation to endorse a private member’s resolu- Council approves funds for appraistion that aims to protect taxpayers from al higher property taxes caused by the efCouncil has approved a recommenfect of joint and several liability insur- dation to spend $5,600 on the Lanark

County portion of an appraisal of the CP rail corridor that extends from Smiths Falls to Mattawa.

The appraisal is to be done in partnership with Renfrew County and Papineau-Cameron Township and is the next step in the ongoing discussions with CP Rail on the potential sale of the corridor. Renfrew County has taken the lead on the appraisal process.

It has secured a $40,000 grant for the $69,000 project and has conducted a request for proposals to select an appraiser.

The remaining cost is distributed based on the number of kilometres of rail corridor in each municipality.

“The independent third-party appraisal will allow CP Rail to potentially receive a tax receipt for donated property,” explained chief administrative officer Kurt Greaves.

“Additional work going forward includes surveys, environmental assessments and bridge inspections.”

Decisions on further expenditures would come back to council for approval.

Lanark County hires new director of public works News – A long-time Lanark County employee will be stepping into the position of director of public works effective March 31.

Terry McCann brings 36 years of experience in the construction and public works fields. Since 2008 he has held the construction manager position with the county, and is currently serving as acting public works director.

“Mr. McCann has been involved in changes to the public works construction department that rank it amongst the most efficient, progressive and productive departments in eastern Ontario,” explained Lanark County’s chief administrative officer Kurt Greaves.

McCann joined the county in 1988 as a senior technologist. Prior to that he worked for private consulting companies as a junior and senior technologist. He has been involved in creating

and implementing long-term construction and asset management plans with Lanark County and has served on a wide variety of committees as both an employee and a member of the management team.

“I have extensive knowledge of Lanark County and have always embraced the values that the organization embodies,” he said.

Management skills, labour negotiation, budgeting, construction knowledge and communication are among the attributes McCann brings to the position. “I have built excellent partnerships with all the different stakeholders involved with the public works department, which will be important as we move forward with service delivery improvements,” he said.

McCann has completed numerous management and supervisory courses,

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Warden Richard Kidd (Beckwith Reeve) welcomed McCann to his new role. “With Mr. McCann’s extensive experience with the county organization, his training and his willingness to continue moving Lanark County forward make him an excellent choice for the position of director of public works.”

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News – The following are highlights from the regular Lanark County Council meeting held Wednesday, Feb. 12 in Perth.

The Lanark County Ambulance Service will now be known as the Lanark County Paramedic Service. Council has endorsed a recommendation from the corporate services committee to proceed with the name change in order to recognize the profession of paramedicine and the services provided by the paramedics in Lanark County.

Chief Ed McPherson said there have been dramatic changes to pre-hospital emergency medical systems over the years. He outlined several new programs related to stroke and heart attack, as well as increased medication administration and ability to provide effective pre-hospital emergency care. The change in title more accurately reflects the professional description of the service provider, and other ambulance services in Ontario have already changed their names.

Chief McPherson noted there are few financial implications. A revised crest is being issued as part of the annual uniform expenditure, and changes to vehicle identification will be completed over the next several years as vehicles are routinely replaced.

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Community – Come June 13, participants in the Smiths Falls Relay for Life will do their best to scare away cancer.

The Canadian Cancer Society’s signature annual event, to be held at Smiths Falls District Collegiate (SFDCI) Institute for the second year, was officially kicked off during a celebration at Chuckles Jack Feb. 13. It will begin Friday, June 13 at 7 p.m. and wrap up at 7 a.m. the next morning, Saturday, June 14.

According to Relay for Life entertainment chair, Chris Van Wingerden who emceed the kick-off, this year’s date has special meaning.

“When we were looking at the calendars and how the Fridays lined up, we saw there was a Friday the 13th in the calendar for June. We thought that was something we could hang our hats on, or at least our straw hats or witches hats,” Van Wingerden noted, in speaking about this year’s theme ‘Let’s Scare Away Cancer.’

“The other reason (for the date) was so we could have the theme ‘Let’s Scare Away Cancer,’” he continued. “It promises to be spectacular this year and we wanted to take this theme and run with it.”

As in past years, the Relay for Life will start with opening ceremonies, the team lap and Survivor’s and Caregivers Walk at 7 p.m. Van Wingerden said the first event at SFDCI in 2013 brought many positive comments.

“It’s a great track that many people were happy to have, especially in the damp weather we had last year,” he said.

Logistics chair Denis Bisson said organizers had received input on issues with last year’s event and are working hard to correct them. Changes for this year include re-locating the main stage and providing not only a shuttle to the site for participants at the beginning of the Relay, but also at the end. The Fight Back Zone will be enhanced as well, featuring a music jam session for participants, cross-fit, Zumba, yoga, as well as games and competitions such as bingo and euchre.

Van Wingerden credited volunteers, the Relay for life planning committee as well as valuable sponsors who make the event possible each year, including longtime event sponsors, the Civitan Clubs of Lanark and District, Perth and Smiths Falls.

Last year’s Smiths Falls Relay was held on June 7 and featured 25 teams, 244 participants and raised $71,376.

Three-hundred and seventy-nine luminaries were also sold. “That’s a pretty big accomplishment,” Van Wingerden remarked.

That was just a small slice of the pie as Relay for Life events across Ontario saw 5,360 teams (55,311 individuals) participate, 91,840 luminaries sold, 8,561 survivors, and brought in $15.3 million for cancer research.

This year’s Relay endeavours to raise $95,000.

Power of survivors The Survivors and Caregivers Walk is one of the many moving aspects of Relay for Life and last year, 47 survivors and caregivers walked the SFDCI track to begin the event.

“It (Survivors and Caregivers Walk) gives us an opportunity to celebrate those who have had cancer and remember those lost loved ones,” stated Melissa Hillier, the survivors and caregivers walk chair. “We had 47 survivors join us at the event last year and this year we want to make it much, much more.

We need to get the word out to friends and family that we would love to see them...”

Hillier noted how she was inspired at a Relay for Life summit in the summer that spoke about the reason why the event takes place overnight. “It starts at dusk and ends the next morning to show how a cancer survivor goes from darkness to light, day to night, and the physical and emotional aspects someone with cancer will feel,” she said, commenting how it may get colder and darker as the evening wears on and the time at 1 or 2 a.m. represents when a patient may start treatment. “As participants in the Relay, you’ve been walking then for quite some time.”

At 4 or 5 a.m., signifies a light at the end of the tunnel and the end of cancer treatment. “You’re tired but you know you’ll make it...the morning light brings a new day and life for cancer patients,” Hillier said. “...But there’s no finish line until we find a cure for cancer.”

One of those survivors is local nurse Susan Niblock, who spoke during the evening about her journey with the disease. She was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer over Christmas in December 2011.

“With the grace and mercy of God and the help of people like you, I am a survivor. I made it,” she said

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The Smiths Falls Relay for Life officially kicked off Feb. 13 at Chuckles Jack in Smiths Falls. This year’s event will be held Friday, June 13 at the Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute track. Above, from left: Planning committee members Bonnie Ennis (teams), Anita Carley (fundraising) and Karen Lindop-Beckwith (teams).

to those gathered.

She refers to 2012 as her “bad year,” but refused to let family and friends get down about her diagnosis. “I told my family to be positive. This is what I’m going to do and we’re going to do it. And my friends and family carried me,” Niblock commented, adding that they helped drive her to appointments, cleaned her home, made meals and even weeded her flower beds.

She had a total mastectomy and went through rounds of chemotherapy and radiation. She underwent reconstruction surgery last year.

While she didn’t have to draw on the services offered by the local cancer society, Niblock understands how important they are to cancer patients.

“I didn’t need their (cancer society’s) services but I knew where to direct people if they needed help,” she explained.

“Some people don’t have the network of friends and family that others do.”

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Far left, members of the Smiths Falls Relay for Life planning committee gathered at Chuckles Jack in Smiths Falls for the official kick-off to the June 13 event.

Left, entertainment chair Chris Van Wingerden served as emcee.

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RELAY family, travelling to see her sons in western Canada, and even commemorating her battle with a pink ribbon tattoo on her foot. “I thought to myself that I’m not claiming this disease because I’m going to beat it,� she said of the reason behind the tattoo. “I’m going to conquer it and I have.� “...I didn’t choose this, but it was a learning experience,� Niblock added. “Thank you for doing what you’re doing.

It makes a big difference in the lives of so many people and I’m one of them.�

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Get involved The Relay for Life raises funds for critical cancer research, as well as programs and services offered by the Canadian Cancer Society. Participating in the event is simple. Gather a team of 10 to 15 family, friends or co-workers, collect pledges (a minimum of $100 must be raised by each individual team member), and spend the evening walking for a cure to the disease. “(Raising funds) is as easy has putting an empty water bottle at your desk and call it a ‘dime drop,’� fundraising chair Anita Carley explained. “A small water bottle can raise $98, which is $2 away from the minimum goal we hope you can raise for Relay for Life. We want to make sure we make our goal and everyone has a good time while doing it.�

The kick-off evening provided an opportunity for team captains and planning committee members to get together and start recruiting for this year’s Relay. “Team captains play a key role in the Relay for Life event. Your role will set the pace for the success of your team,�

Van Wingerden said.

Teams can register online at www. relayforlife.ca/smithsfalls, at the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark Canadian Cancer Society office in Perth, or speak to anyone on the Smiths Falls Relay for Life committee. “It’s never too soon to get started,�

Van Wingerden reminded guests.

Also up for grabs again this year is the Spirit Award, earned by the 5th Line Freedom Fighters last year. It is awarded to a team who demonstrates participation in onsite activities, decorates their campsite and is an overall ambassador for the Relay for Life. “It’s a way to recognize the great spirit that goes on during the event,� Van Wingerden stated.

Next up in planning for the Relay is the team captain rally March 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Smiths Falls Health Services office and Van Wingerden welcomes anyone wishing to get involved to attend Relay for Life planning committee meetings on the third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. Contact the cancer society office in Perth for up to date information at 613-267-1058.

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A secure local food system could be a better insurance and retirement plan than traditional plans, which require the economic system to grow forever.

In a cold climate, a home built without a heating system would be seen as incomplete.

As transport fuels become expensive, a home built without a food system will be considered equally incomplete. Such domestic ecosystems can be built for individual homes, for towns and even cities.

Local food security doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean cutting bananas and oranges out of our diets. It involves learning how to supply those nutritional needs locally so that, if such foods do become scarce, we can still thrive.

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Agriculture is a living process. Where human attention and effort are applied to growing food, rather than using machines and chemicals, yield per acre goes up, as does soil quality.

We are fortunate to have many local growers who have made the effort to learn how to grow, harvest and preserve food crops and to develop the distribution systems to feed our community.

Are we ready to build on this resource? Lists of local growers, and growing opportunities, can be found at Lanark Local Flavour: http:// lanarklocalflavour.ca/.

The same sort of thinking that brings us local food could go on to fix up our homes so that they keep warm with the power of sunshine and cool with natural shade, reducing further the need for expensive, imported energy. But thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for another column.

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Community â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Food is the foundation for our families and communities. Once fed, a person can work on whatever else it takes to secure a home and general well-being. Yet how much do we know about how food comes to us? How secure are our supplies? How nutritious is our food? Can everyone afford what they need?

For some, abundance comes easily, less so for others. How might food security change if oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s job is lost, pension reduced or the price of fuel rises?

Food Core LGL (Leeds, Grenville, Lanark) aims to establish a food charter for the region. What do you expect from our food system? Your ideas are welcome. The Food Core is collecting input until the end of this month with a questionnaire at: http://www. foodcorelgl.ca. There are also links on the site to existing food charters to get a sense of possibilities.

There is a tradition in some societies whenever decisions are being made, to consider the interests of the next seven generations.

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insurance and retirement plan than traditional plans, which require the economic system to grow forever.

The Giving Harvest is a Perth-based initiative aiming to establish such insurance by engaging our community in the food system.

One step will be to harvest and distribute fruit from untended trees. When planting season arrives, The Giving Harvest will make young trees available to expand the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s food forest. Much more can follow.

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Snowy sight Community – A snowy owl was spotted on the roof of Lanark Lodge on Thursday, Feb. 6. It spent the afternoon on the roof entertaining the residents of Lanark Lodge along with the staff and visitors. The owl was seen again on the roof of Lanark Lodge Friday morning, Feb. 7.

Photo courtesy of CHRISTINE GILLEVET

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Hydro one president clarifies billing system issue DEAR EDITOR: I am writing as a result of recent news coverage concerning Hydro One, and in particular, issues with our customer billing system and the impact it is having on some of our customers.

First and foremost, I would like to apologize to our customers who are experiencing billing and customer service issues. As the leader of Hydro One, I am directly accountable for customer service and I promise you that I will focus our resources on not only fixing these problems but on changing our customer service culture.

This past May, Hydro One transitioned to a new billing system. Our old system was outdated, not working well and it was determined that a change was needed. While the new system did correct some existing issues, the unanticipated result was that some customers experienced prolonged estimated bills, delayed bills, multiple bills or no bills at all.

Customers calling the call centre have also experienced a lower level of service as agents have struggled with the new system. Escalated complaints are sometimes taking months to resolve.

Clearly, this is not the level of service people deserve from Ontario’s electricity delivery company and it is not the level of service we aim to deliver. I have focused every available resource on resolving these is-

sues. A dedicated team is already working to fix the problems as quickly as possible.

The last thing I want is for our customers to worry. They deserve bills that are clear, timely and accurate. So I want your readers – our customers – to know that they will only pay for the electricity they use.

If they receive a catch-up bill because they have been billed on estimates or have not received a bill, we will work with them to arrange a reasonable payment plan. If we have made a mistake on a bill we will not charge interest and we will not apply services charges or fees.

If we find that we have overbilled an account, we will notify our customers and offer them a refund cheque. We are improving training at our call centre to make sure our agents have the information they need to answer more of your questions on the first call.

I also pledge to keep you informed on the company’s efforts to transform our customer service culture. We know our customers are counting on us and we owe it to them to make sure that we learn from this and that we do better.

Carmine Marcello President and chief executive officer, Hydro One

COMMENTARY Message not getting through Opinion – All right folks, enough is enough.

Two months into the winter of all winters and we still haven’t adjusted our driving to account for the conditions?

It’s ridiculous.

According to the Ontario Provincial Police, the statistics don’t lie.

According to a report released earlier this month by the OPP, there have been “dozens” of collisions across the province. These preventable incidents have involved hundreds of vehicles – cars, trucks and tractor trailers.

The 401 has had to be shut down on multiple occasions over the past couple of months as a result of multi-vehicle pileups. The most serious of these occurred recently near Napanee when, during near white-out conditions, close to 150 vehicles –including fifteen 18-wheelers – created a horrific scene in the westbound lanes.

“We are frustrated that, one week after issuing an important warning, motorists are failing to change their driving behaviour and adjust their driving to the conditions,” Deputy Commissioner Brad Blair, Provincial Commander for Traffic Safety and Operational Support, noted in a Feb. 6 release.

“Yesterday’s storm was forecasted by meteorologists and gave motorists ample time to prepare or make alternative plans where non-essential travel was involved, so there is no valid excuse for the mayhem and the resulting injuries we saw on our highways and roads again yesterday,” he noted.

This goes beyond the campaigns to put a stop to drunk or distracted driving, this goes to the heart of our actual driving skills. Defensive skills. That unwritten law we learn at driving school that tells us to be cautious, take things slowly, no running of red lights, etc. Clearly this winter, too many of us aren’t doing that. Rather than taking into account the horrible highway conditions, we’re still pushing limits, driving way too fast and leaving too little space between our vehicle and the one in front of us.

The OPP commander sounds exasperated, almost pleading with motorists to heed the dangers. Give yourself extra time, slow down, remain focused on what you’re doing behind the wheel, and make sure you arrive safe and sound.

House parties would always bring some special magic for Mary Lifestyle – When I asked my older and much wiser sister Audrey how people knew where the next Saturday night house party was being held, without their being asked, she said it was very simple. Central just got on the switchboard and called everyone in Northcote, and told them where it was, and she also told them not to forget to bring something for the lunch.

Well, that all made perfect sense to me.

That Saturday, it was being held at Aunt Bertha’s and Uncle Alec’s home, just across the twenty-acre field, so that meant the place would be fair jumping!

With their large family, our five and goodness knows how many other kids from the Northcote area, it would be a rip roarin’ night.

I asked Audrey, who I thought was the smartest girl in Renfrew County, if she thought it would be another night of magic. The magic I was talking about

was a secret between my sister and me.

“It could be,” she said with a grin.

As soon as the evening chores were done, a hurried supper eaten, and our next-to-Sunday best clothes put on, we headed across the field in the flat-bottom sleigh. We were the first to arrive.

Within minutes the yard was full of sleighs and cutters, and Aunt Bertha’s usually immaculate kitchen was full of boots, and outerwear piled in a heap in a corner. Aunt Bertha and Uncle Alex had one of the largest kitchens in the Northcote area, so there was still lots of room for tables for euchre, and a place for the fiddlers and guitar players to sit when it came time to change from cards to square dancing.

I knew without asking that out in the summer kitchen, eleven quart baskets would be sitting wrapped in clean towels, and then piled under blankets to keep the innards from freezing.

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the field. But like ours, the beds were made up of soft downy feather ‘tickings’, puffy and inviting.

Upstairs we could hear the laughter and the tables being slapped when someone yelled “Euchre!”

It would be a late night. Much later than we younger ones were used to. And it didn’t take long for one after the other of us to crawl onto one of the downy beds – just to rest a bit as Joyce would say. There were so many of us that we had to lay cross ways on the beds, so that everyone had a place.

Beatrice, who was a great storyteller, would start into one of her tales, and Cora might sing. And that’s when the magic would happen. I had no idea it was even talking place, and it would take some time for me to realize it had.

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Audrey in our old log house across the twenty-acre field.

How did it happen? How could I possibly fall asleep in an upstairs bedroom at Aunt Bertha’s, right between my two best friends, Joyce and Velma, and waken the next morning in my bed?

I would go downstairs and look for my sister Audrey, and once again we would share my secret question.

“How did it happen, Audrey? How did I fall asleep at the Thoms with the music playing downstairs, and then wake up in my own bed?”

Audrey would say the same words she said every time I asked. “It’s just Renfrew County magic, Mary…just Renfrew County magic.”

It would be many years before I would know that it was my father who would wrap me in a blanket after the Saturday night party came to an end, and carry me to the sleigh and tuck me into my own bed. Magic indeed!

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Arts – The Mississippi Mudds Youth Theatre group are putting the finishing touches on their latest masterpiece, Willy Wonka Jr., set to open this Friday, Feb. 21 at the Carleton Place Town Hall Auditorium. They held a dress rehearsal at the auditorium on Feb. 9.

Above, Violet Beauregarde, one of the lucky ticket finders, played by Hadleigh Williamson, swells up and turns blue after eating Wonka’s forbidden new gum. Above right, Charlie Bucket, played by Hanna Pringle, sings the classic ‘(I’ve Got A) Golden Ticket.’ Below, the five lucky golden ticket finders and their plus-ones take a frightening ride with Willy Wonka, played by Lydia Charron, on his boat through the chocolate factory. Bottom, the Bucket family gathers in their modest house with Charlie Bucket, played by Hanna Pringle, right before he finds his golden ticket.

It’s amazing -- the magic of compounding You may have seen this: A magician places a single loonie on his palm, closes his hand, waves mysteriously above it and a seemingly unending stream of loonies cascades from his still closed hand into a top hat. It’s a trick known as the mysteriously multiplying coins – and it is a trick, of course. But you can achieve the same effect with your investment dollars -- and it’s not a trick, it’s the magic of compounding.

When you make regular investments of even small amounts and leave them in a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), the income your investments generate is reinvested – or compounded – and over the longer term, those small investments will grow seemingly magically because as your savings grow, you earn interest on an everlarger pool of money.

The key is to start investing as soon as possible – because the sooner you invest, the longer your money will have time to potentially grow, and you’ll have more wealth when you need it, usually in retirement.

Here’s an example of the power of compounding (rates of return are for example purposes only): You invest $10,000 at 10%

Manage Your Money and in a year, you will have earned $1,000 in interest.

• Add that $1,000 to your original $10,000 investment for a new total of $11,000 and in the following year, that new total earns $1,100 interest at the same rate.

• Assuming there was no immediate tax on the interest, you now have a total of $12,100 invested at 10%.

When you make regular investments, the results can be even more amazing.

That’s because the money you earn in investments in your RRSP grows on a taxdeferred basis. Because you don’t pay tax until those funds are withdrawn from your investments in the RRSP, your yearly returns aren’t reduced.

Every loonie of interest you earn is reinvested at its full value to earn even more money inside your RRSP. For example, when you make an annual RRSP contribution of $5,000 to your investments held in your RRSP at the end of each year (and assuming an 8% annual return for example purposes only) you would have approximately $861,584 after 35 years. But when you

contribute the same amount at the beginning of each year, you will have $930,511 in 35 years – a difference of $68,972.

Taking full advantage of your RRSP vehicle makes a significant difference in your eventual returns. Delay your $5,000 contribution for a single year and twenty years later (at an annual return of 8%), you’ll miss out on $23,305.

The magic of compounding is amazing – and to make the most of it, and every other aspect of your financial life, talk to your professional advisor soon.

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Get a green thumb: Gardening classes offered at Algonquin College Perth Campus Community â&#x20AC;&#x201C; If you want to spruce up your flowerbed this summer or youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a veteran gardener looking to soak in some new knowledge, the Algonquin College Perth Campus has lined up five educational and exciting gardening courses this winter to prepare you for a successful gardening season.

Hosted and led by the expert Master Gardenersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; group, the one-night workshops are tailored to a variety of gardening levels.

This workshop takes place Feb. 20 and participants will look at plant propagation and show and discuss various methods, tips and tricks.

Seed starting and plant propagation Starting off the workshops, this workshop will show you how to collect and store seeds.

This includes identifying sources and equipment required. Different types of seeds have different lighting and temperature requirements and participants will learn many different germination methods from easy to much more challenging. Learn to identify timing as to when to start, caring for seedlings, transplanting, transferring from indoors to outdoors.

Garden for eating Growing vegetables is the most rewarding form of gardening. Not only does your garden look good, you can eat it after. Learn tricks to increase your gardens productivity and to extend the growing season during this workshop happening March 6.

Growing great containers Containers are not just for pretty flowers at your front door anymore. Learn how to start containers right and how to grow both flowers and vegetables in small places. This workshop will take place Feb. 27.

Orchids and other houseplants Propagation of house plants and the growing of popular Moth Algonquin College Perth Campus will be holding five edOrchids ucational gardening courses this winter to prepare your The first part of the evening green thumbs for spring. The one-night workshops, hosted will look at how to propagate house plants vegetatively. The leaders will show participants how to propagate plants like African Violets, Rex Begonia, Spider clear how much of this oil will Grenville, and Ben Powless, Plants and Hibiscus using leaf be used in Canada and how formerly of Ecology Ottawa, cuttings stem cuttings and air laymuch will be exported. Should will present their thoughts, and ering.

The other half is how to grow Canadians be accepting eco- a question period will follow. nomic, health and environmenIf you have particular ques- Moth Orchids. This is the poputal risks for a project that will tions you would like answered, lar orchid sold in grocery stores profit oil companies? you are invited to submit them that everyone has in their home.

So, is this pipeline a good to REAL at info@REALaction. thing for Ontario? Is it better to ca in advance of evening. transport oil by rail or pipeline?

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Brief Could our local water supplies videos on pipelines, energy and be affected? People are won- the tar sands will be shown from dering if we are encouraging 6:30 to 7 p.m., when our emcee further tar sands development will introduce the speakers. Adand greenhouse gas emissions mission is free, but donations to by allowing this project to go cover costs are welcome. The ahead. Will we be facing natural evening is anticipated to wrap gas shortages as a result? And up about 8:30 p.m. More details are we making enough effort to on the evening will be available develop alternative energy sup- on REALâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website www.REAplies?

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To help answer some of these REAL is a volunteer non-profquestions, the Rideau Environ- it organization, based in Smiths mental Action League (REAL) Falls and serving Lanark, Leeds is hosting a public informa- and Grenville, that encourages tion session on Wednesday, individuals and communities to March 12 at the Station Theatre, take environmental action.

Smiths Falls. Andrea Harden Barb Hicks is a member of from the Council of Canadians, the Rideau Environmental AcIan Angus of Sustainable North tion League.

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News â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ontario residents would be wise to find out how the Energy East pipeline is going to affect us. If we want any changes made, now is the time to make our suggestions, before the pipeline is approved.

The Ontario Energy Board will be holding public consultations in March and April to assess Ontarioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s position, and will present their conclusions to the National Energy Board, who ultimately must give their approval for the pipeline to proceed.

TransCanada wants to convert its existing natural gas pipeline, which passes through our backyard in North Grenville and under the Rideau River, to carry bitumen and other forms of crude oil. It is not clear if this pipeline, built in the 1970s, can handle the material. Leaks are inevitable, cleanups costly, and the potential for contaminating water supplies a major concern.

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Tristan and Iseult: A timeless, passionate tragedy to be re-told March 1 in Perth Arts – Tristan and Iseult, is one of the western world’s most cherished love stories. The tale is best known as a medieval romance but like all the world’s greatest stories, it’s true beginnings are hidden far back in ancient times. Over hundreds of years, all kinds of people have told this story and written it down.

It has inspired artists from Wagner, to James Joyce to William Morris. It has universal appeal and in modern times has even been made into a Bollywood film!

It will be re-told by Stephanie Beneteau in an upcoming performance by 2 women productions at Perth’s Full Circle Theatre Saturday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m.

This is a unique opportunity to experience this classic tale as it was originally created; a story, simply and oh so compellingly told, by a master teller. There is drama and intrigue in plenty. Friendship, erotic passion and murderous rage bind King Marc of Cornwall, Iseult the Fair of Ireland and Marc’s nephew Tristan together in the most tragic of love triangles. In company with dragons, maidens, dwarves, knights, kings and an array of other fantastical characters, listeners will experience passion, laughter, fear, heroism, betrayal. Together, teller and listener will voyage to the ancient sea girt land of Cornwall where the wind blows wild and the lovers teeter on the edge of a sharp and ever more dangerous sword.

Photo courtesy of L. DAVID BABCOCK There is probably no one in Canada Storyteller Stephanie Beneteau will bring the classic love story of better suited to the telling of this grand tale than Stephanie Beneteau, one of our Tristan and Iseult to life Saturday, March 1 at the Full Circle Theatre in finest tellers. Her unique style is delicate Perth. This performance is being presented by 2 women productions.

and powerful at the same time, with a sensuality just right for an epic love story. The creating of this performance was in fact something of a love story itself. Alberto García Sánchez who directed the original production and was a partner in its creation says: “The relationship between storyteller and story is similar to that of people who fall in love. One day, the story seems to be pigheaded and angry with the storyteller, while another day, it is the storyteller’s turn to get mad at the story. But with the passage of time, the storyteller comes to know and love every moment of the story. Working with Stéphanie on Tristan and Iseult, I witnessed just such a love story.”

Beneteau’s remarkable performance of Tristan and Iseult is part of 2 women

productions’ commitment to bringing the finest of adult storytelling to the Ottawa valley, a commitment that encompasses contemporary work but also honours the foundational nature of the old stories in our literary culture. Chances to really experience these stories are, alas, few and far between these days. Don’t miss this one.

Tickets are $18 in advance and are available online at www.ticketsplease.ca or in person at Tickets Please (39 Foster Street, 613-485-6434). At the door, tickets will be $20 or $10 for those 25 and under or under-employed.

For more information on 2 women productions, contact Jennifer Cayley (jcayley@magma.ca or 613-256-0353) or visit www.2wp.ca.

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Indifference compounds growing drug problem throughout country Lifestyle – When I first heard, a few short years ago, that people had been arrested in Carleton Place for selling heroin you could have knocked me over with a feather! Heroin, the dreaded “H”, is being sold to people in our small town?

After 43 years writing for newspapers it takes a lot to surprise me. That revelation astonished me!

I have been associated with the Crime Stoppers program locally since its inception 22 years ago. That fact, combined with my much longer newspaper experience, means I have developed many good police contacts.

I spoke to an officer I trust and told him I was shocked to hear heroin is being sold in small communities in Lanark County.

He gave me a wry smile and said he was surprised at my naiveté.

“Hard drugs are being sold everywhere,” he explained. “If you have the money and want it, heroin is easily available. So is crack (a freebase form of cocaine that can be smoked) and anything else people want. Oxycontin (a powerful pain killer) and prescription pills of all sorts. It’s all out there.”

I mentioned the still illegal use of marijuana which, at the time, seemed to me to be the drug of choice in our county and across eastern Ontario.

My policeman friend laughed out loud. “Sure, pot is big business in Lanark County – has been for decades. But it is kids’ stuff compared to what is readily available everywhere these days.”

The real bombshell was yet to come!

“Do you realize 95 per cent of the crime in this town (Carleton Place) and every community in Canada is drug-related,” he asked.

Yes, I received a major education that morning, three or four years ago.

You name the crime and it’s an off-shoot of the growing drug situation. Break, enter and theft, robbery, pick pocketing, purse snatching, car theft or car-jacking – the list goes on. Desperate for money to feed their habits, drug users will stop at nothing to

secure the cash needed to score their next fix.

Serious assaults and even murders are commonplace as drug dealers secure territory or settle scores. Everything bad you Reflections can think of relates to those who

BY JEFF MAGUIRE deal (sell) illegal substances and, in turn, those who use them. people my wife and I have encountered anywhere during our Rich and poor extensive travels.

Drug users cross the specBut beautiful Vermont has a trum. From the poor and vul- drug problem. Heroin use in the nerable, to the rich and famous. state has skyrocketed. The probPopular American actor Philip lem has become so pervasive that Seymour Hoffman appears to Vermont Governor Peter Shumbe one of the latest well-known lin focused much of his “State of and wealthy stars to fall victim the State” address in early Januto heroin abuse. Although toxi- ary on drug addiction in his jucology tests are still outstanding risdiction. at this writing, news reports say Shumlin said that since the he was found dead (in a rented year 2000, treatment for opiate apartment in New York City that abuse (heroin, morphine, codeine served as his office) with a sy- etc.) in Vermont has increased ringe still in his arm. Many bags 771 per cent. In the same time of what was later identified as frame there has been a 260% inheroin were seized by police in crease in people receiving heroin the apartment. treatment with the biggest jump Hoffman readily admitted to occurring during the previous 12 heavy drug and alcohol abuse months. Tragically deaths from when he was a young, struggling heroin and opiate overdoses in actor. He said he was “on the 2013 nearly doubled from the wagon” for 23 years before fall- number in 2012. ing off in a big way last year. The He noted that 80 per cent of actor, who won the 2006 Acad- inmates in the state are jailed on emy Award as best actor, for his drug charges. portrayal of author Truman CaNew England in general has pote, recently told a stranger he seen a huge surge in heroin use was “a drug addict.” Informed recently. In Rhode Island, the sources say he had been on a six- smallest state in the union, the week heroin and alcohol binge abuse of illegal substances, espebefore his premature death at age cially heroin, has spiked sharply.

46. Such a terrible waste of talThere is an epidemic of overent! doses south of the border. Since Yet the list of Hollywood ce- 1990 overdose deaths in the U.S. lebrities who have fallen victim have tripled, moving ahead of to substance abuse is far too fatalities in motor vehicle collilengthy to record in this space. sions.

Ironically the aforementioned “In every corner of our state, Truman Capote died in 1984 at heroin and opiate drug addicage 59, partly from what the Los tion threatens us,” Shumlin told Angeles County Coroner called his audience at the Statehouse in “multiple drug intoxication.”

Montpelier.

As for our continent and the The governor did not mince world in general, drug and/or words in referring to the situasubstance abuse is growing at an tion in Vermont as “a full-blown alarming rate. heroin crisis.”

One of my favourite destinaThe governor called for intions is the picturesque state of creased spending on drug treatVermont. The population of the ment. Despite the obvious need entire state is less than that of to enforce the law he explained Ottawa. Seemingly Vermont is that treating a drug addict for a a picturesque, tranquil corner of week costs less than one-tenth as the northeastern United States. It much as it does to incarcerate an also features some of the nicest individual for the same period.

Authorities in Canada’s major cities Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Ottawa are in an ongoing fight to control drug trafficking as well as dealing with the considerable fallout from substance abuse. The resulting burden on the health care system is alarming.

In addition there’s a mounting problem with respect to abuse and/or theft of prescription medications. There has also been a rise in the number of young people who use their parents’ prescription drugs to get high.

Drugs and crime Meanwhile concern about drug-related crime is also a factor for local governments.

I have a cousin who has lived in Calgary for more than 25 years. In recent times her car has been stolen not once, but three times. The common thread is that her vehicles (one was never found) were parked at the same light rail station.

Based on their experience police believe the thieves are drug addicts who either use stolen vehicles while committing break-

ins elsewhere in Calgary or sell expensive cars to rings who easily find buyers. Another demonstration of the negative impact of drug selling and substance abuse on our society!

My biggest concern is that so many people don’t take this important matter seriously.

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EVELYN LEE REALTY LTD BROKERAGE Broker of Record / Owner

1 Main Street West, Smiths Falls 613-284-7277 cell

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eleerealty@gmail.com

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Sunday, Feb. 23, 11 am-12 pm 78 Merrick St., Smiths Falls $214,900 MLS: 893400

315 Elsie St. – Crestview Mobile Home Park $35,000 MLS: 896421

SOLD & SAVED Sunday, Feb. 23, 1 pm-2 pm 33 Bayview Cres. $229,900 MLS: 891782

406 FLORA ST. Calling First Time Home Buyer or Retiree. Luminous West Facing, 2Bdrm, 1.5Bth, End Unit in Sought After Location.

Elegant, Maintenance Free Laminate Flooring Throughout. Modern Open Concept Liv/Din Rm. Timeless White Kitchen w/Separate Dinette. Finished Lower Level FamRm. $274,900

3.5% ON COMMISSI 2 Wilson Street East, Perth

92 Poonamalie Rd. (off Hwy. 15S) $206,900 MLS: 897534

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165 Tay Ridge Rd, Tay Valley Perth $109,000 MLS: 894604

email: info@ColdwellBankerPerth.com www.ColdwellBankerPerth.com

PAUL MARTIN, Broker of Record and Owner 235 Bristow Drive, Montague Twp. $265,000 MLS: 877112

is pleased to announce our

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1 TODD COURT, RIDEAU LAKES TWSP WHAT IS THERE NOT TO LOVE ABOUT THIS ENCHANTING, UPSCALE CUSTOM BUNG? Subtle pizzaz, enhanced by an architect’s OPEN HOUSE careful attention SUNDAY FEBRUARY 23, 1–3 PM to functionality, creates a dynamite effect, found only in this calibre of home. You will be inspired by the stunning granite that acts as a rich, warm backdrop thruout this opulent open concept living space. Wow palladiun windows, amazing hrd, expansive, unspoiled LL. MLS: #875250 S OU GE OOD STI URH E PR HBO IG NE

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BARBARA SHEPHERD

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$459,500

175 INNISVILLE RD S DRUMMOND/N ELMSLEY (DRUMMOND) LY IAL RC E MM NED CO ZO

CHARMING YESTERYEAR HOME Invites an entrepreneur seaching for an ideal location,”Commercially Zoned” to relocate or open new business & requires extensive outblds; flea market/ antique store, mechanic, bodyshop (spray booth ava) deep lot allows excellent signage on Hwy #7. Charming veranda, sunlit vintage 1.5 storey hm, fresh decor, amazing vaulted master suite with adj sitting room, septic inst/11.shingles/12.

Don’t miss this opport. MLS#898337

$199,900

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Our office was also designated as one of COLDWELL BANKER’S “PREMIER OFFICES” within the system

Perth and area’s number one sales team!

The administrator JULIE BRADY and MANAGEMENT TEAM were also awarded the “Office Manager’s Award for Excellence”

WHETHER YOU ARE BUYING OR SELLING GET THE ADVANTAGE BY CALLING THIS AWARD WINNING COLDWELL BANKER TEAM! THE EMC - 16 - Thursday, February 20, 2014

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399 GRADY RD EAST NEAR WESTPORT 7 bed bungalow with panoramic views of Black Creek, set on 191 acres, w/ horse stable & paddock. $558,700.

245 GAMBLES SIDE RD PERTH - Prestigious

Riverview Realty Ltd., Brokerage Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

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404 ENNIS ROAD NEAR LANARK

stone farmhouse w/approx 90 acres. Horse barn, cattle barn, shed. 20x40ft in-ground pool Remodeled charming home. $775,000.

Older Log Home-- 4 bed65 acres with 2700 ft of Frontage on Ennis Rd. Approx. 2,300 ft on The Fall River. Possibility of severing 3 lots. $319,000.

70 BROCK ST SOUTH PERTH

345 TWO BROTHERS LANE PIKE LAKE

4 bed, 2 bath bungalow close to schools, churches & downtown shopping. Extra deep lot 202 ft. Updated windows, shingles & paved driveway. $234,900.

4 bed, 4 bath 8 yr. old custom built home w/panoramic view on 7.3 acres with 281 ft of shoreline.

Plus 2,000 sq.ft. building. $1,370,000.

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Fenced yard, gas stove, freshly painted, huge family room, updated bath, furnace/AC/+ more! $324,900ÊUÊmls# 898824 Robin Ferrill

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133 Spruce Crescent Exceptional 3 bdrm. country residence. 2 1/2 acre subdivision lot. Main flr. fam. rm., gorgeous kitchen, sumptuous main bath. 2300 sq. ft. + lower level.

Park-like setting only minutes to town. $349,900ÊUÊmls# 898823 Call: Rhonda Brunke

207 Gore Street Completely renovated 2 bdrm home in Almonte with finished basement and an indoor pool! On a quiet street with hardwood floors, 2 complete baths, many upgrades! $289,900ÊUÊmls# 896959 Jason Coleman

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85-G1 Findlay Avenue Very affordable two bedroom bungalow style condominium apartment with main level access. Includes appliances. Shows well. $169,900ÊUÊmls# 897801 John Coburn

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21 St. James Street Garden home, 3 bdrm., walk-out lower level family room. Efficient natural gas. $269,900ÊUÊmls# 893568 Gerry Coleman Jason Coleman

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374 Cedarcrest Drive Spacious bungalow, nicely situated on a treed country lot only 10 minutes west of Stittsville. Open concept country kitchen and fully developed lower level. $399,900ÊUÊmls# 894216 John Coburn

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FALLBROOK Lovely, private 3+1 bd bungalow. Lrg addi on with rec rm & private entrance. Heated workshop plus single car garage. Mins. to Perth. $215,000.

BALDERSON 3bd, 2 bth 2 storey home in Balderson, lots of space for family and/or poten al home business. Fenced yard. $220,000.

PERTH Immaculately maintained 3bd home much larger than it looks! Liv rm w/gas f/p open to dining & sun-rm. Gleaming oak flrs. Full basement w/ 3 pc bath & workshop! Huge gar, storage shed, & 200 deep lot! $224,900.

LANARK Charming 3 bd home with formal living-dining rm. 2 level covered verandas. H/W flrs, modern lrg kitchen w/appliances. 15 mins to Perth. $189,900.

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Expansive deck & walkout rec room. Lg eat-in kitchen, hobby/study rooms. $583,600.

LOMBARDY 3 bed bungalow on beau ful lg lot, hot tub rm w/pa o doors to deck. Games rm w/bar. Close to golf courses. $239,900.

PERTH Quality built home on low traffic street. Side split home, 2 bdrm upper level, lower level family rm & bdrm. Upgraded kitchen plus a 3-season sun room. $269,900.

SILVER LAKE Let this solar business help pay your mortgage – 17 year OPA contract. Business, Home and Equestrian Paradise with views of Silver Lake. $499,900.

0 East Bay Rd – 125 x 520 W/F LOT - $249,900 01 East Bay Rd -128 x 1.66 Acres W/F LOT- $295,000 Watsons Corners – 9.98 acres $89,900 Kings Hwy 2 – 166FT x IRREG - $84,700 Ennis Rd – 40 Acres - $79,900 3 Windsor Cres Lombardy, 0.85 Acres - $59,900 Parsons Way, Lanark Highlands – 2.58 acres $39,900 Sheridan Rapids Rd - 2.74 Acres - $36,900 Black Lake Rd – 502 x IRR - $24,900 Hoy St, Cardinal 88 x IRREG -$24,900 Maberly StaƟon Rd – 236 x IRR - $24,900

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SATURDAY FEB 22ND, 2:30 – 4:00 PM 144 RIDEAU FERRY ROAD Great opportunity, fantas c loca on, 3/4 bd chalet style home, on private 10 acres. 40x60 heated/insul. workshop ideal for a business, sep. office/retail space. Plenty of parking. $234,900.

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LANARK HIGHLANDS Incredible 3+2 bd home filled with character & charm. Includes barn w/box stalls, det. workshop. 47 acres w/ road frontage on 2 maintained roads. $389,900.

PERTH Nestled on the banks of the Tay River just a few km from Perth on gorgeous 107x470 lot, this adorable bungalow is move in ready! $214,900.

SATURDAY FEB 22ND, 1:00 – 2:30 PM 256 ORCHARD CRESCENT PERTH Custom built, 3+1 bed bungalow on lrg country lot, in-ground pool, hot tub. L/L rec room w/ 3 pc bath. $399,900.

Host: Randy Cavanagh 613-464-1000

NEAR MCDONALD’S CRNS 2+1 bd bungalow on gorgeous landscaped lot, deeded access to Dalhousie Lk, private backyard, finished lower level. Det. Insul/heated gar/workshop. $209,900.

DALHOUSIE CON 1A 2+1 bed custom built 7 yr old country bungalow on 6 acres. Finished lower level, sunroom, deck. Dbl a ached garage plus detached gar/ workshop. $349,900.

VACANT LAND

LANARK Prime loca on! Imagine the possibili es!

Stunning renovated stone beauty (approx. 2300 sq ) + fully self-contained brick addi on (approx.

900 sq ) currently a rental unit. $349,900.

BASS LAKE Waterfront, 3 bedroom quality home. High ceilings, open plan concept, main floor laundry, wood stove & walk out basement. $539,000.

DREAMS FOR SALE - CHOOSE WISELY… CHOOSE THE EMC - 18 - Thursday, February 20, 2014

REAL ESTATE 59 BECKWITH STREET NORTH Smiths Falls

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SELLING HOUSES…CREATING HOMES LEGEND: ***Broker of Record **Broker *Sales Representative

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12 JUBILEE – $129,900

16 TREELAWN RD, PERTH - $291,000

859 MATHESON DR – $269,900

1535 O’NEILL ROAD – $285,000

HOSTESS: JENNIFER MCCLEERY* OPEN HOUSE

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2999 HWY 43 – $497,000 LISA RITSKES* FRANCINE REVER* OPEN HOUSE

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706 ST LAWRENCE STREET – $246,333

34 CAROL CRES – $179,900

1399 MATHESON DRIVE – $269,000

107 LORNE ST - $224,900

6818 ROGER STEVENS DR - $139,900

HOSTESS: JESSYKA AUCLAIR*

LISA RITSKES* FRANCINE REVER*

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157 ELMSLEY ST – $137,000

110 ELMSLEY ST N - $314,995

7 LANARK ST – $130,000

LISA RITSKES* FRANCINE REVER*

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2 SALMON SIDE RD – $269,900 ROB GARVIN*

26 SUNSET DR – $339,900 ROB GARVIN*

Century 21 Your Choice Realty Inc. Brokerage is pleased to welcome

BUTCH WEBSTER SALES REPRESENTATIVE

to our family!

Please join us in wishing Butch much success in his new career.

2967 HWY 43 – $549,900 ROB GARVIN*

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Large serviced lots, walking distance to all amenities, including large department stores, grocery and hardware stores, and restaurants.

SINGLE FAMILY HOMES STARTING AT ONLY $247,000

OPEN HOUSE EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Kevin Grimes*** Rob Garvin* Andrea Geavreau*

Kevin Grimes Broker of Record 613-283-2121

Jacalyn Feenstra Broker 613-283-2121

Rob Garvin Sales Representative 613-284-6968

Francine Rever Lisa Ritskes Sales Representative Sales Representative 613-285-6611 613-285-7274

Anna Kowalewski Andrea Geauvreau Sales Representative Sales Representative 613-875-7842 613-296-3309

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Wendy Hillier Broker 613-285-4476

Jessyka Auclair Jennifer McCleery Butch Webster Sales Representative Sales Representative Sales Representative 613-283-2121 613-285-5007 613-285-4959

REAL ESTATE

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Smiths Falls

Jennifer McCleery 613-285-5007

Smiths Falls

Linda Hewson 613-812-8037

Crestview Mobile Park Gerry Sequin 613-852-4313 Perth Wendy Hillier 613-285-4476 Smiths Falls Lisa Ritskes/Francine Rever Crestview Mobile Park Garry Dalgleish 613-880-4434 Smiths Falls Smiths Falls

Linda McKenna 613-485-0576 Stan Suffel 613-284-6756

Oxford Mills

Jennifer McCleery 613-285-5007

Smiths Falls Smiths Falls

Connie McNamee/Lee Hitchins Pauline Aunger 613-285-9158

Smiths Falls Rural Francine Rever/Lisa Ritskes Carleton Place

Garry Dalgleish 613-880-4434

North Elmsley

Jeffrey Weir 613-285-4467

Merrickville Smiths Falls Smiths Falls

Jessyka Auclair 613-283-2121 Lisa Ritskes/Francine Rever Stan Suffel 613-284-6756

Smiths Falls Smiths Falls Smiths Falls Perth

Barbara Reade 613-812-0542 Kim Mays 613-812-1444 John Gray 613-868-6068 Randy Cavanagh 613-464-1000

Smiths Falls

Garry Dalgleish 613-880-4434

Smiths Falls Smiths Falls

Jennifer McCleery 613-285-5007 Francine Rever/Lisa Ritskes

Smiths Falls

Wendy Hillier 613-285-4476

Perth

Rebecca Wissler 613-264-9481

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 23

11:00am-12:00pm 78 Merrick St 12:00pm-1:00pm 3 Kavanagh Dr 157 Elmsley St 1:00pm-2:00pm 270 Sunset Dr 33 Bayview Cres 1:00pm-2:30pm 6 Roosevelt Dr 823 Kitley Line 1 142 Weedmark Rd 204 Hunters Rd 1:00pm-3:00pm 406 Flora St 239 Miguel St 130 Captain Sherwood Dr 1 Todd Court 1:30pm-2:30pm 24 Cassell Lane 2:00pm-3:00pm 110 Elmsley St N 3:00pm-4:30pm 449 Cty Rd 29 464 Cty Rd 29 126 North Rd

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9:00am-10:00am 12 Jubilee St 9:30am-10:30am 7 Roosevelt Dr 22 Nicole St 10:00am-11:00pm 22 Nicole St 16 Treelawn Blvd 859 Matheson Dr 10:00am-12:00pm 110 Spinelli Lane 11:00am-12:00pm 184 Golf Club Rd 173 Beckwith St 11:00am-1:00pm 1535 Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill Rd 11:30am-12:30pm 26 Salmon Side Rd #308 26 Salmon Side Rd #309 11:30am-12:30pm 2999 Hwy 43 11:30am-1:00pm 44 Crampton Dr 12:00pm-2:00pm 334 Station Rd 1:00pm-2:00pm 706 St Lawrence St 34 Carol Cres 247 Lera St 1:00pm-2:30pm 16 Bourke St 10 Ford Cres 109 Colonel By Cres 256 Orchard Cres 1:30pm-3:00pm 243 Lera St 2:00pm-3:00pm 1399 Matheson Dr 107 Lorne St 2:30pm-3:30pm 6818 Roger Stevens Dr 2:30pm-4:00pm 144 Rideau Ferry Rd

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Smiths Falls

Evelyn Lee 613-205-0999

Otterdale Estates Smiths Falls

Garry Dalgleish 613-880-4434 Lisa Ritskes/Francine Rever

Perth Smiths Falls

Brian Cavanagh 613-812-0229 Evelyn Lee 613-205-0999

Smiths Falls Smiths Falls Rural Merrickville Rural Smiths Falls Rural

Barbara Reade 613-812-0542 Kim Mays 613-812-1444 Linda Hewson 613-812-8037 John Gray 613-868-6068

Carleton Place Carleton Place Smiths Falls Rideau Lakes Twp

Sam Kerr 613-229-7565 Robin Ferrill 613-253-3175 Mark Lee 613-812-1017 Barbara Couch 613-596-5353

Otterdale Estates

Garry Dalgleish 613-880-4434

Smiths Falls

Francine Rever/Lisa Ritskes

Smiths Falls Rural Barbara Reade 613-812-0542 Smiths Falls Rural John Gray 613-868-6068 North Elmsley Kim Mays 613-812-1444

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REGIONAL NEWS

News – On Tuesday, Feb. 25, Cystic Fibrosis Canada’s Ottawa chapter will hold the 15th annual 65 Roses Gala, presented by the Ottawa Senators and Karma Creative Solutions, at the Ottawa Convention and Event Centre, to help raise funds to improve the lives of Canadians living with cystic fibrosis.

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common fatal genetic disease that affects Canadian children and young adults.

There is no cure. Each week in Canada, two children are diagnosed and one person dies from this disease. Last year, half of those who died were 34-years-old or younger.

“Too often, Canadians with cystic fibrosis are robbed of their most vital years,” said Stuart Hodge, volunteer president at Cystic Fibrosis Canada’s Ottawa chapter and a West Carleton resident and businessman. “Please join the fight for a cure by sponsoring or purchasing a ticket to what promises to be a fantastic night.”

Hodge is also overseeing the Carp war memorial.

The CF gropu is pleased to be joined by two co-chairs: Zack Smith of the Ottawa Senators and Scott Reid, Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox and Addington MP. “The Ottawa Senators have been proud supporters of the 65 Roses Gala and the Ottawa chapters of Cystic Fibrosis Canada since 1996.

In that time we’ve raised almost a million dollars through our 65 Roses Sports Club,” said Smith. “Join me and my teammates at the event this year and help us raise funds that support researchers in their mission of finding a cure or effective control for those who suffer with CF.” “I am proud to support the 65 Roses Gala and the Cystic Fibrosis Ottawa chapter in their mission to support those families living with CF and ultimately to find a cure!” said Reid. “I am looking forward to the gala and invite you to come out and join me for a fun evening of great food, fabulous music, unique fundraising activities and new friends.”

To purchase tickets, sponsor or make a donation, please visit www.65rosesgala.ca.

COLUMN From page 14

is evidence to suggest that many people who smoke pot graduate to snorting cocaine, smoking crack or shooting heroin into their veins.

Despite the negatives involved it appears support is growing for those who are lobbying for legalization of marijuana.

The Harper government, to their credit, says they have no plans to legalize marijuana.

But lurking in the wings is federal Liberal leader Justin Trudeau. He’s admitted to smoking pot after becoming a Member of Parliament. In turn Trudeau is advocating legalization of marijuana “to keep it out of the hands of children.”

How, pray tell, does he think legalizing pot would keep it out of the hands of kids? Also, if he doesn’t want children using it then he must believe it is harmful?

I think Trudeau’s attitude and his approach lacks common sense.

People who aren’t bothered by the “recreational use” of banned substances also

need a wake-up call.

They could receive it too and in the worst way possible. Any one of us could become a victim of the drugrelated crime that is rampant in this country and across the continent.

It is happening in your community just as it is in mine. The only way to stem the tide is for governments, at the behest of the electorate, to give the authorities more power to deal with this mounting problem.

Obviously treating drug addiction effectively is an important goal. Addiction is an illness in and of itself.

When it comes to those who profit from selling illegal substances I believe the current judicial system plays into the hands of criminals. Our courts do not deal with those who are selling drugs harshly enough. The quick turnaround time for those convicted of trafficking drugs is adding fuel to a growing fire.

If you have a comment or question for Jeff Maguire he can be reached by email at: jeffrey.maguire@rogers.com.

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Baker Bob’s provided coffee and muffins. Many visitors wore red and white to cheer on Canada. Jones and the women’s relay team, made up of Daria Gaiazova, Emily Nishikawa and Brittany Webster, finished 14th with a time of 59:13.6. Sweden won gold in the event, with a time of 53:02.7.

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Film stresses importance of art through fascinating story MOVIE: The Monuments Men STARRING: George Clooney, Matt Damon, Bill Murray, Jean Dujardin, Bob Balaban, Hugh Bonneville, John Goodman, and Cate Blanchett DIRECTOR: George Clooney RATING: PG Arts â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I think a good movie should tell a story, make you think, and teach you something of the human condition. I think the art in film making is in its ability to move you. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in its ability to make you laugh or make you cry. The Monuments Men is a very good film.

Towards the end of World War II the Nazis began to move all the art theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d stolen back to Germany. Frank Stokes (George Clooney) is tasked by FDR (Franklin Delano Roosevelt) to put together a team to find the stolen pieces, and get them back to their rightful owners.

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2014 Jeep Cherokee offers drivers plenty of safety and comfort navigation system touch screen.

I had a chance to try out the various 4WD modes on some snow and ice covered secondary roads and found the Cherokee sure-footed and comfortable no matter what the surface. The EPA rates my Cherokee at 12.4 L/100 km city and 8.7 L/100 km highway (22.8 mpg/32.4 mpg imp.) which means its 60.0 L fuel tank should deliver a mixed range of over 500 km and cost around $70 to fill up at $1.25/L. With four models to choose from (Sport, North, Limited, Trailhawk), two world-class engines, and three 4WD systems, it’s likely anyone looking for a mid-sized SUV will find exactly the right combination in a 2014 Cherokee.

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On the highway the 3.2 L V6 seems to have unlimited throttle response as the nine-speed trans. supplies seamless shifts, even under heavy acceleration. The feedback from the powertrain seems to reward lighter throttle behavior bringing the SUV up to cruise speeds with a minimum of fuss.

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When the Jeep division was mandated to revive the Cherokee nameplate on a global mid-sized platform they knew there would be a lot of eyes on the project every step of the way and a lot of minds that would need convincing that the end result had earned the legendary Jeep name. After a delayed launch last year, the all-new Cherokee mid-sized SUV has hit dealer lots, giving shoppers a chance to try out some very capable four-wheel drive systems on our wintery roads.

The Cherokee starts at a very competitive $23,945 for the 2WD entry version and takes the trails up to $43,295 for a fully loaded 4X4 Limited edition.

My North 4X4 model tester came in at $35,005 (all prices before destination fees, dealer prep, taxes, or purchase/ lease incentives). Engine choices are the 2.4 L Tigershark four-cylinder or the first-time offered 3.2 L V6 Pentastar variant. My tester had the 3.2 L and its 271 hp and 239 lb/ft of torque are mated to an all-new class exclusive nine-speed automatic transmission.

Everything you’d expect in a mid$30K SUV is there and a few things you might not. Included remote start, projection-style fog-lamps, heated seats and steering wheel, cell-phone connectivity, and a five-mode control for the 4WD system would definitely cost extra in most of the also-rans in this arena.

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TAKE NOTICE that the final Annual General Meeting of the Members of the former Lanark Mutual Insurance Company will be held at the company office at 96 South Street / Scotch Line Road, Perth Ontario, on the 8th day of March, 2014 at the hour of 1:30 p.m. for the purposes of receiving and approving the annual financial statements and auditor’s report for the year ending December 31, 2013.

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New Brunswick man’s 1933 Essex coupe might have been a ’32!

Lifestyle – Paul LeBlanc of Moncton, NB, writes: “Hello Bill, I had a high school friend in the early 1950s named Paul Comeau who owned a 1936 Plymouth. He and I had driven to Saint John from Moncton one weekend. On the way back, the engine started to malfunction. We pulled into the driveway of a cemetery just off the highway, where he took off the head and oil pan, removed a malfunctioning piston, put the head and oil pan back on, and we kept going.

“As it was burning quite a bit of oil, we would stop at a garage about every ten miles and fill up with used oil, no charge. We got home OK and my friend did a motor job in his back yard that fall.

“Another friend named Lee Powell owned a 1933 Essex coupe with rumble seat. Four of us would head in that car to PEI for the Annual Festival. I recall the windshield could be cranked open and I think there was a gravity gas container attached to the firewall. The car attracted a lot of attention, especially while waiting for the next ferry crossing.”

The photo with this story was donated by Tony Bondi, a vintage car enthusiast north of Toronto who owns this 1932

Essex Terraplane coupe with black body and maroon fenders in excellent original condition. I was unable to find a photo of a 1933 Essex, an extremely rare model because by 1933, the Terraplane name was taking over and the Essex name was being phased out.

It’s possible that Lee’s Essex was actually a ’32. Some unscrupulous used car dealers occasionally “updated” a car to get a better price. I recall one man who traded in his 1949 Austin on a used car

Report on student transfers shows UCDSB offers caring environment, needs better communication News – A report on student transfers from other school boards shows that the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) experiences a net gain of students and does a great job of offering a safe, caring, and inclusive environment for newcomers to our system.

However, the report also stresses the board must improve communication with coterminous boards so that all boards can cooperatively meet the learning needs of transferring students accurately and precisely to ensure their long-term success.

“We celebrate how great our schools are and it’s to be expected that students will want to transfer into our system from other boards,” said director David Thomas. “However, we must work with other boards to ensure that these transfers – wherever the students are going - are made as seamless as possible to ensure the success of these students and that requires better communication and cooperation with our coterminous boards.”

The report, known as The E47 Safe Belonging and Learning Charter Final Report, was presented at the board of trustees meeting Feb. 12. The charter was launched in September 2012 under the board’s strategic planning

process. It was created to gauge the impact student transfers have on our system.

The report was produced through a comprehensive process involving reviews of student databases, interviews with elementary and secondary principals, and an analysis of Ontario Student Record tracking.

“Despite some of the challenges that can arise in meeting the needs of students transferring into our system, our schools remain focused on building inclusive cultures where all students are valued and supported,” said Phil Dawes, planning and research officer for the Upper Canada District School Board.

“We are all about service excellence with an “open door” approach that welcomes and meets the needs of all. This is worth celebrating.”

The report found that: • Overall there was a net gain of 402 students transferring into UCDSB schools from coterminous boards between July 2012 and April 2013. High school transfers accounted for 331 of those transfers. Intermediate schools (Grades 7 and 8) showed a net gain of 139 students, while elementary schools saw a decrease of 68 students.

• The number of transfers

from other boards varies from school to school.

• All but one of 22 high schools had a net increase of students transferring over from co-terminous boards. Brockville Collegiate Institute, Cornwall Collegiate and Vocational School, Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute, Thousand Islands Secondary School, and Vankleek Hill Collegiate Institute all had a net increase of more than 20 students transferring in from other boards. The T. R. Leger School of Adult, Alternative and Continuing Education had a net increase of 60 students.

• The review found the board offers a “compelling alternative” for students unable to meet their needs in other boards.

The report recommends that the board re-examine how we resource our schools to support student transfers. It also suggests the board monitor the impact of student transfers on programing at the T. R. Leger School of Adult, Alternative and Continuing Education.

Trustees passed a resolution directing Thomas and his staff to provide an initial plan on how to implement the report’s recommendations by May 30.

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Province to provide new math tools, resources News – Ontario is taking steps to help students improve and build their math skills by giving teachers and students more tools and resources.

The province will help students and educators refine their math skills by: • Creating more opportunities for teachers to gain additional qualifications in mathematics through new professional learning workshops and summer learning programs, and partnering with school boards to increase the number of teachers with math-

ematics qualifications.

• Continuing to promote balanced learning that focuses on critical thinking and problem solving, and practice in basic math operations.

• Exploring how technology may be used to improve teacher instruction and student understanding of mathematics.

• Working with the Ontario College of Teachers and faculties of education to improve mathematics training in the province’s new teacher education program.

• Helping parents and guard-

ians find resources that help them support their child’s mathematics learning, such as TVO’s Homework Help, which provides free online math tutoring for students.

“Ontario has a lot to be proud of in terms of student achievement, thanks in large part to our great educators and staff.

However, we know we have more work to do in the area of mathematics. The new supports will help students build and apply their math skills,” said Liz Sandals, Minister of Education.

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Tony Bondi of Aurora, Ontario, donated this photo of his 1932 Essex coupe for this story. lot in Windsor, Ontario, in the late ‘50s. Before he left the lot, the lot man had already written “1950 Austin” on the windshield. The man who traded it in reminded him it was a ’49. The lot man, without skipping a beat, explained that he could get more money for the car if it was one year newer. Buyers beware!

The 1933 (or ’32) Essex owned by Lee Powell was

probably built in Tilbury, a small town in southwestern Ontario.

The Hudson Motor Car Company of Detroit set up a branch plant in that town in February 1932 to gain easier access to the Canadian and overseas Commonwealth markets. Among the eight body styles built in Tilbury, two versions of the coupe were offered, one at $1020 and a fan-

cier version at $1,090.

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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Loopholes in Ottawaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s policy put rural wireless service at risk

By MIRKO BIBIC

Business â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Canadians in small towns and rural communities deserve access to the best wireless networks and new smartphones at competitive prices. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wireless industry invests billions of dollars every year and employs thousands of Canadians to build and enhance our wireless networks. Today, 99 per cent of Canadians in cities, towns and rural locations alike have access to world-class mobile services and devices at the same prices as those available to

customers in major cities.

But rural rollouts of the latest and greatest in wireless â&#x20AC;&#x201C;LTE or â&#x20AC;&#x153;Long Term Evolutionâ&#x20AC;? networks - are now at risk.

The federal government has inadvertently left loopholes in new wireless regulations that pave the way for giant US corporations to purchase more of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s airwaves than Canadian wireless companies can. These loopholes enable major US players to benefit from regulatory advantages actually intended for small, competitive wireless startups.

Bell welcomes competition with anyone but there must be a level playing field. Big advantages for huge US entrants will cost all Canadians â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and many expect the worst impact will be felt by Canadians who live and work in rural communities.

Bad news for rural Canada Canadians increasingly use smartphones and advanced data networks for business and educational applications, social networking, and entertainment options such as mobile TV and gaming.

This fast-growing mobile data

Ten valuable tips for a safe lunch box Lifestyle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; There are many ways to ensure you and your children are eating healthy and safe lunches. Follow these ten easy tips: â&#x20AC;˘ Make sure your refrigerator and freezer are at the correct temperature for food safety. Fridge: 4°Celsius (40°Farenheit); freezer: -18°Celsius (0°Farenheit). â&#x20AC;˘ Always start with clean hands. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to pick up dirt and germs as we move through the day so be sure to wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before handling any food. â&#x20AC;˘ Clean your work surfaces before preparing food and make

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usage means that more and more spectrum is needed to satisfy demand. And certain airwaves â&#x20AC;&#x201C; like the 700 MHz spectrum about to be auctioned by the federal government â&#x20AC;&#x201C; are best suited to carrying data over greater distances. These airwaves are a public resource, and are ideal for delivering advanced wireless services to rural and remote locations across Canada.

The bad news for rural Canadians is that spectrum purchased

by US corporations will not be used in rural areas. And because those corporations can bid for more of these newly available airwaves than Canadian companies can, providers like Bell will be limited in how extensively we can roll out new rural coverage.

Industry experts predict that a large company based in the US will avoid building networks in Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rural areas altogether and focus only on serving the largest cities.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just that these big companies are unlikely to deliver more choice or reduced prices to rural Canadians. Their ability to acquire more of our countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prime airwaves than Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own companies means that the spectrum ideal for rural rollouts will be used up serving mostly urban areas. Investment in rural Canada will decline. Canadian jobs will be lost.

Government must take action We believe that large US based companies do not need favours from the Canadian government in order to compete with us.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not too late for Ottawa to take action to support a fair and open marketplace, and ensure the ongoing rollout of advanced mobile services to rural Canadians. Bell has brought LTE network technology to 75 per cent of Canadians. With additional spectrum from the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s upcoming auction and a level playing field, further network

rollouts in smaller communities will be possible. Without changes to the loopholes, however, further rollouts are clearly at risk.

The solution is straightforward. We ask that Canadian wireless companies be allowed the same opportunity to acquire Canadian spectrum as US companies. And if US based companies enter Canada, they should be required to use their resources to build their own national network covering both urban and rural locations, just as Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wireless leaders have done.

These steps will help ensure a strong Canadian wireless industry that continues to deliver world-leading mobile services at competitive prices in all markets â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s small towns and rural communities.

For more information, please visit Bell.ca/PlayFair.

Mirko Bibic is executive vicepresident and chief legal & regulatory officer for Bell Canada.

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Sports â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Students in Jonathan Donaldson and Blake Sewardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classrooms had a unique opportunity on Wednesday, Feb. 12 when they met Canadian bobsledder James McNaughton via Skype.

The video call was piped into a classroom which was filled with students from two classes.

For Donaldson, who has been friends with the bobsledder since their football days at Ottawa University, it was an opportunity to bring the Sochi Olympics to Smiths Falls.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have to go through the Russians and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s their home track.â&#x20AC;?

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve kept in touch through Facebook since university,â&#x20AC;? Donaldson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just asked him if it would be possible to Skype with the class and he was happy to do that.â&#x20AC;?

During the video call, students were able to ask the bobsledder questions â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ranging from what he eats before a race, how he takes care of his beard, to what the conditions really like in Sochi. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m loving it,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been awesome here. The media has been tearing this place apart, but I love it. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a big screen TV, snacks, beanbag chairs, nice bedsâ&#x20AC;Ś itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great.â&#x20AC;?

McNaughton said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s staying near the Black Sea and can go from seeing palm trees and driving around getting a suntan in a T-shirt, to hitting the snowy mountain slopes within a short car ride. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The scenery is amazing,â&#x20AC;? says the 26-year-old who hails

from Newmarket, where his family and friends have stayed behind. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I encouraged them not to come because of all the security and they wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be able to spend any time with me.â&#x20AC;?

Instead, his friends and family will take a bus into Toronto to watch him and his teammates â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tim Randall, Bryan Barnett and pilot Justin Kripps â&#x20AC;&#x201C; race down the track on Feb. 22 for heats and Feb. 23 at 4:30 a.m. for the final.

Of the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chances at a medal, McNaughton said he felt a top three finish would be great as the top 10 teams are competitive. USA, Russia, Latvia and Germany, he says are powerhouses in the sport. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have to go through the Russians and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s their home track,â&#x20AC;? he said, as to their toughest competition.

Olympic Path McNaughton shared his background with the group, saying he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have much of a direction in high school until a gym teacher took him under his wing and worked with him. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I tried rugby for the first time it was a team sport and I loved to compete,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I took up football and saw what I could do in sport, and worked hard in my schooling.â&#x20AC;?

A new football coach in Grade 12 helped to develop him further for what he wanted to do in life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I listened to my coaches, trained hard,â&#x20AC;? he said.

In university â&#x20AC;&#x201C; after much contemplating and tours, he decided on U of O â&#x20AC;&#x201C; he continued to work hard. listen and grow as an athlete.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where he met Donaldson, who said after the video call that the two of them became fast friends. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were kind of like the country bumpkins,â&#x20AC;? said Donaldson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We both liked the same

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James McNaughton, Canadian bobsledder from Newmarket, is pictured on the big screen Wednesday, Feb. 12 from the classroom of Blake Steward at Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute. The classes of Seward and Jonathan Donaldson met the bobsledder through Skype. things and listened to country music.â&#x20AC;?

That country music is on McNaughtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play list when heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s working out, he confessed, which was met with giggles and guffaws from the students.

Then the students asked McNaughton what his level was on the Flappy Bird â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a mobile game app â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to which he responded, â&#x20AC;&#x153;44 or somethingâ&#x20AC;Ś I think.â&#x20AC;?

Students were also interested in McNaughtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s size and wondered about his sledding outfit looked like. He showed them his light-weight shoes, with rows of spikes for gripping the ice.

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weight of the team combined with the sled, has to be weighed after each race. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On average, we are about 220 pounds,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The sled is 218 kgs, or 450 pounds and all of us weigh 630 kgs.â&#x20AC;?

When he was asked how he cared for his beard, McNaughton laughed, stroked his chin, and told the students that it was a special remedy of shampoo, â&#x20AC;&#x153;beard oil and a comb.â&#x20AC;?

Greatest moment McNaughton said his greatest moment so far was opening ceremonies. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a weird feeling and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been asked this question beforeâ&#x20AC;Ś but it felt like I was walk-

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ing into the Olympics,â&#x20AC;? he said with a laugh. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All of us with our Canadian gear walking into that massive stadium, they roared when we came in.â&#x20AC;?

He said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s there to represent Canada and is proud to do that.

One of the questions asked wondered if McNaughton was nervous about the race, and what goes through his mind at the top of the track. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not nervousâ&#x20AC;Ś Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m thinking about what me and my team have to do and to keep us doing what we need to do to be our bestâ&#x20AC;Ś weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re getting amped up to lay it out,â&#x20AC;? he said.

This track at Sochi, he said, has a ton of differences com-

pared to other tracks where they have raced. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is a cap on speed on the track and we have more uphill sections now, and no other has that. Any mistakes and you lose a lot of speed,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Will there be another Olympics for McNaughton?

He has been bobsledding since he was 23 thanks to the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Own the Podiumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; program, which he says they couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have made it to the Olympics without it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have that program, we wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a sport,â&#x20AC;? he said.

As for another Olympic showing, he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really want to be a fire fighter. But if I can, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love toâ&#x20AC;Ś I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to give it up.â&#x20AC;?

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Bellamy praised the RedHawks play saying they had a hard defense on the court. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wish them well at EOSSAA,â&#x20AC;? he added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They should do all right.â&#x20AC;?

For SFDCI, bonds forged after 40 games this season, it also forged a level of confidence and familiarity, something that Devin Wilkinson knows will be beneficial when they take on other top eastern Ontario teams on Feb. 20 and 21 at Fellowes High School in Pembroke. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been there (to EOSSAA) before,â&#x20AC;? said Wilkinson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know what to expect. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to

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While playing Lanark County teams is one thing, the next level of play is a whole new ball game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(We have to) go back to the drawing board,â&#x20AC;? admitted Wilkinson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every team is different.â&#x20AC;? For the LCIAA final, â&#x20AC;&#x153;we strategized against key guys at PDCI,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Again, for Onion, familiarity is a benefit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve already played most of the teams we believe will be at EOSSAA,â&#x20AC;? said Onion.

Before these two guys started playing, the RedHawks boys team won the provincial championships, setting the bar high at a school which already has a good sporting reputation.

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Local dancer to teach more than just moves at new area dance studio

By LAURA ARMSTRONG larmstrong@perfprint.ca

News — When Lindsay Gemmell opens the doors to Breathe Dance Company in Merrickville at the beginning of March, she hopes students of all ages learn more than just new moves.

“I want to teach them not only skill and technique but also self-confidence and self-worth, how to express their feelings and emotions through dance movements, because that’s something I struggled with for a long time. I didn’t know how to voice those things, but I’ve learnt over the years that I can do that through dance, so I’d like to teach that to the kids and the youth I work with,” said Gemmell.

As former gymnast, Kilmarnock-born Gemmell began dancing at Flare Dance Studio in Smiths Falls when she was 13 years old. Three years later, Gemmell began suffering from anorexia. Still, she said, dancing remained a positive in her life.

“Over the years it got progressively worse and worse, but I continued dancing. It was a good thing; it was the one constant in my life. It was good for me, to a certain extent.”

Gemmell hit her lowest point in 2009, after the death of her best friend. At 19 years old, the disease forced her to lose touch with her life-long passion.

“I was too sick to dance or teach. I almost died. I had to stop for a while.

It was my passion, it was my healthy coping mechanism, so it was really hard for me.”

After getting support and accepting treatment, Gemmell started dancing again in 2010 at the Bread of Life Dance Theatre in Brockville. BOLDT’s artistic director and founder, Sam CrosbyBouwhuis “inspired the heck out of me,” Gemmell said.

“She is just such a passionate, amazing human being. She welcomed me into her studio and I started competing with them and teaching for her.”

Despite getting back on track, Gemmell said she still needed further treatment so she spent four-and-a-half months in the in-patient eating disorder program at Homewood Health Centre in Guelph in the fall of 2010. When she got out of the program, Gemmell said she wasn’t sure she would ever return to dance.

“I was afraid of it, because my eating disorder was intertwined with it for so

long.”

Gradually, though, dance kept coming back into Gemmell’s life. Through her healing process and positive life events, such as the birth of her daughter Blakely five months ago, Gemmell decided to take a giant leap of faith and open her own studio.

“I have no doubts in myself, whatsoever,” she said.

Breathe Dance Company will begin offering jazz, hip-hop, acro and ballet classes as of March 1. Registration for classes will take place at the studio, located at 629 Lawrence Street in Merrickville, Sunday, Feb. 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. The studio offers 1,200 to 1,500 square feet of dance floor with radiant floor heating, pot lights and speakers across the ceiling. In the future, Gemmell also hopes to host birthday parties.

“I can’t imagine a better space.”

For more information about Breathe Dance Company, visit www. breathedancecompany.webs.com or email breathedancecompany@gmail. com. Participants are asked to bring their health card and cash or cheque payments to registration. Breathe wear sweaters will also be available for Breathe Dance Company owner Lindsay Gemmell was inspired to open purchase. a dance studio in part by her five-month-old daughter, Blakely.

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The purpose of this mock disaster exercise is to test PSFDH’s disaster response plan, identify any areas for improvement and to adjust the plan based on the findings of the exercise to improve the overall quality of the disaster response plan. All

regular service levels were maintained throughout the event which lasted approximately two hours.

“There have been a number of recent tragedies that have motivated our community to work through a mock exercise,” Mary Pat Bingley, Disaster Preparedness Lead.

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Tuesday March 4th, 2014 Tuesday March 18th, 2014 Tuesday March 18th, 2014 Monday March 24th, 2014

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Reeve Richard Kidd Councillor Brian Dowdall Deputy-Reeve Sharon Mousseau Councillor Faye Campbell

Detailed agendas for meetings are available for review on the Township website at www.twp.beckwith.on.ca or at the Township Office 24 hours prior to the meeting

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M A R C H M E LT D O W N Saturday March 1st, 2014 – Fun for all Ages!!

8:30am – 10:30am: Pancake Breakfast at the Brunton Community Hall, 1702 9th Line Beckwith.

10:30am – 2:00pm: Free Activities at the Beckwith Park, 1319 9th Line Beck with Horse Drawn Sleigh/Wagon Rides, Bonfire & Music, Canteen, Tug of War, Scavenger Hunt, Snow Painting, Ice Building Blocks, Digging for Treasures, Obstacle Course, Bean Bag Toss, Tobogganing (Bring your Toboggan) & more!

1:00pm – 2:00pm: Free Public Skating at the Beckwith Recreation Complex, 1319 9th Line Beckwith Chili Cook Off: Register your pot of Chili in the Annual Chili Cook off. Forms can be found online www.twp.beckwith.on.ca under Beckwith Youth Committee or filled out on event day.

For further information or to register a pot of chili please contact the Beckwith Recreation Dept. 613-257-1539 or cmcgregor@twp.beckwith.on.ca

Nordic Walking/Urban Poling Turn your walk into a total body workout with specially designed walking poles TUESDAYS 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

April 1st – May 6th (6 weeks) COST: $60 Beckwith Recreation Complex- Indoor Turf 1319 9th Line Beckwith Weather permitting we will walk the beautiful surrounding trails.

Poles provided for class. Classes will include warm up, walking with proper poling technique and stretching with certified instructor Cathy Coghlan. Participants should be able to walk comfortably for 45 minutes. Must pre-register. Limited spaces available.

Discover the many benefits of this easy to learn activity. A great way to explore your community. Walking with a group is motivating and you are more likely to stick with it!

Registration forms are available at the Township Office – 1702 9thline, Beckwith or online at www.twp.beckwith.on.ca

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to see the many resources we offer you and find out who you really are. Research passes are available for only $2 per year and allow researchers unlimited access to the reference library.

The museum is open Monday to Friday from 10:30 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 pm. Admission is $4.50 per adult, $4 per senior, $3.50 for youth (ages six to 18), children under six are

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The Smiths Falls & District Historical Society presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s It?â&#x20AC;? on Feb. 27, at 7 p.m. at the museum. Local heritage collector, Bill Dobson will offer guests the chance to view heritage food and agricultural artifacts and try to guess the

own unusual artifacts or memorabilia and try to stump the expert. Admission to the event is $5 per person or free to members of the Smiths Falls & District Historical Society.

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PROJECT: The Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley is requesting proposals from qualified engineering consultants to provide professional services for the replacement of the Jellyby Rd and Bridge.

Specifications and Quote forms may be obtained from Yvonne L. Robert, Administrator-Clerk Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley 6544 New Dublin Rd RR # 2, Addison ON K0E 1A0 or Satellite Office 424 County Road 29 Toledo ON K0E 1Y0 Sealed quotes, clearly marked as to contents, will be received at the Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley New Dublin Office until Monday March 10, 2014 at 4:00 p.m.

will be refreshed over the course of the year, highlighting different aspects of the Lodgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history.

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With two new community exhibits, the museum is showcasing the Smiths Falls areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s curling and Masonic history. During Heritage Week 2014, take the opportunity to drop by and step into Smiths Fallsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; past. All ages are welcome.

The Ontario Heritage Trust has chosen â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Remembering the First World War: Ontario in transitionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; as this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Heritage Week theme. Take the opportunity to review the museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s First World War reference materials including the Lest We Forget profiles completed by the high school students of Blake Seward.

The museum not only cares for the history of Smiths Falls, it has also had a personal history of transformation. From private home to modern day museum, delight in the tales of the people who once lived in this Victorian home and the transformations the building has seen since 1860. Be one of the first to sample our new interactive tour.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in the House! A Look at Curling in the Ottawa Valley. In continued celebration of the 2014 Travellerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tankard, the museum has been highlighting the sport of curling, including the history of how curling came to Canada, curling in the Olympics, and the heritage of curling in the Smiths Falls area.

Experience our areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s many curling tales and interactive displays for all ages. This exhibit runs until March.

St. Francis Masonic Lodge No. 24 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 175th Anniversary Exhibit The St. Francis Masonic Lodge No. 24 was formed in the village of St. Francis (Smiths Falls) 175 years ago in 1839. This special exhibit not only marks this milestone anniversary it takes a look at how the lodge and its members have lived, worked and served in the community. This exhibit

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Two SFDCI tudent join Smiths Falls council to present youth voice at table

By HOWADA SOROUR hsorour@perfprint.ca

News - Two Grade 10 students from Smiths Falls and District Collegiate Institute have officially joined council in the last two sessions.

Chloe Severson and Hannah Evans now sit at the horseshoe and have been warmly welcomed by elected councillors and the mayor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would like to extend a very warm welcome to our student councillors, Hannah Evans and Chloe Severson,â&#x20AC;? said Mayor Dennis Staples.

The students are being encouraged to take part in discussions around the council table and to represent the voice of youth in the community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve asked them to do is to be constantly listening to the other students in school and to discuss the issues they hear at council with their peers; theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re supposed to present the larger voice of students on council,â&#x20AC;? said Blake Seward, civics and history teacher a SFDCI. So far Severson and Evans have attended one regular council meeting and one committee-of-the-whole meeting, but from now on they will be attending the committee-of-the-whole meetings. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re definitely more interesting than regular council meetings,â&#x20AC;? said Severson.

Over time they intend to voice their opinions of the issues that come up at those meetings. For now theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just listening and absorbing the new language and procedure. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re slowly getting the hang of it,â&#x20AC;? said Severson.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to get used to; the terminology is a bit hard at first,â&#x20AC;? said Evans.

The idea of having student councillors at the table was proposed by Coun.

Ken Graham more than a year ago. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was in Kenora, at a conference in my role as president of the Water Association of Ontario. At the conference there was a presentation given by student councillors from Marathon,â&#x20AC;? said Graham.

He was impressed by the students and says it made him question why Smiths Falls didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have any student councillors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re always talking about engaging our youth in politics,â&#x20AC;? pointed out Graham.

So with councillors Shawn Pankow and Jay Brennan, Graham reached out to the Smiths Falls Club for youth and then taking the student councillor criteria that had been used in Kenora the three politicians tweaked them to suit Smiths Falls and started the ball rolling. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He approached the school and it just so happened it was the same time we had initiated the idea of holding a council meeting in the library,â&#x20AC;? said Seward.

A call was put out to the student body. The idea was to get senior students involved but it quickly became clear that Grade 11 and 12 students just wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These guys have far more complex lives than I had as a teenager,â&#x20AC;? admitted Seward. So he started watching the students and when he spotted two students he though needed a nudge he

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Two grade 10 students have joined Smiths Falls council. Invited by council the two students will not have a vote on council, but they will be encouraged to participate in discussions around the table. Shown here from left Coun. Chris Cummings now has two neighbours to his left at the council horseshoe, Chloe Severson and Hannah Evans. sprang into action. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re both highly motivated and interested in the voice students could have in education, politics and community â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll tell you they never had a voice before,â&#x20AC;? said Seward.

With a gentle push from Seward,

Severson and Hannah filled out the application requested by the town and wrote a short essay. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And here we are,â&#x20AC;? said Evans. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I though it would be a good way to see

whether I want to do this as a career,â&#x20AC;? she added.

The students only reward for taking part in council will be the experience they gain.

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Your payment may be made by any one of the following methods: * At any Chartered Bank (on or before the due date) * Via telephone or Internet banking through most chartered banks * By mail to PO Box 695, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4T6 * In person at 77 Beckwith St. N, Smiths Falls, ON 8:30-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday or in the after hours drop off box. * Post dated cheques Please allow 3-5 business days for your payment to reach us.

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Students have help if inclined to be create own business this summer News - Students looking for summer employment may want to try a different approach than working for someone else and become their own boss instead.

Every year students throughout the area face the difficult task of trying to find summer employment. For all of those entrepreneurial students out there, why not think about starting your own summer business and becoming your own boss!

Summer Company is an Ontario Government Program that is in place to motivate and educate students to possibly choose entrepreneurship as a viable career option; equip them with the tools necessary to succeed and provide hands-on business training and mentoring. The program provides awards to

help students between the ages of 15-29 in school and returning to school to start and operate their own business throughout the summer months. The successful students can receive up to $1,500 for business start-up costs and up to $1,500 upon returning to school in the fall, receive at least 12 hours of business training, and have the opportunity to meet with mentors for support and advice.

Shannon Derbyshire (Youth and Client Coordinator) with the Small Business Advisory Centre has been promoting the program in many area schools, youth groups and at area employment centers’. She is available to discuss your ideas and help with the business plan process. Locally, we had 5 successful students complete the program last sum-

mer and we hope to be able to accept 10 students this year. Since 2001, area students have started various businesses through the program such as lawn care, woodworking, tourism, artisan businesses, lessons/tutoring and food services, only to name a few.

Go online at www.ontario.ca/summercompany to get program details and complete the application.

Write a business plan for your business idea; it’s easier than you think. The Summer Company website has a business plan template that will provide a guideline and show you what information should be included in the plan. The SBAC staff is available to answer any questions, to provide direction as you develop your plan and to help “tweak”

it prior to being submitted.

Upload your business plan and complete your start up budget. (Contact the Centre, at any point throughout this process to obtain help.)

The Summer Company 2014 deadline is May 23, 2014 or before if this program reaches capacity. Don’t wait apply today!

For more information about the program, call Shannon at the Small Business Advisory Centre at 613-283-7002 ext. 109 or email smallbusiness@smallbizcentre.ca.

About Small Business Advisory Centre (Smiths Falls/Lanark County): The SBAC offers free information and advisory services for anyone interested in starting their own small business and for

existing small business operators. The office offers a walk-in resource centre with business literature and advisory materials.

The centre is an initiative of the Ministry of Economic Development Trade and Employment in partnership with the Town of Smiths Falls and the County of Lanark.

A counsellor is available (free) by appointment for one-on-one sessions. The centre provides a number of business seminars throughout the year, check out our website at www.smallbizcentre.ca.

For more information call Cindy James @ 613-283-7002 ext.108 or email cjames@smallbizcentre.ca.

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The competition is fierce as Soupfest 2014 gears up to to open March 1 Community - Get ready for this year’s Soupfest 2014.

This annual event has become a tradition in the area attracting competing chefs and their fantastic soup recipes from all over the area. There have been restaurants from North Grenville, Ottawa and Smiths Falls as well as further east in North Dundas and as far away as South Dundas iin the past Soupfest is hosted by TLC Ministries which is a non-profit organization that specialises on initiating relationships for the physical, emotional and spiritual well be-

ing of others. “Our purpose is to introduce join with restauranteurs and their chefs to people to Jesus in beneficial ways to allow sample and select their favourite soups. them to develop a relationship,” said organizer Lynn Ford.

Visitors to Soupfest will happily add to their list of favourite restaurants for their This year’s Soupfest is their sixth annual year-round dining enjoyment. fundraising event. There will be 16 competing restaurants and soup makers from “We invite everyone and our regular Kemptville and surrounding areas who meet supporters to bring new family members to compete but also to have some fun in a and friends to come with their appetite and friendly way. judging cap to experience and choose their favorites among the great entries on March 1 Soupfest is an occasion for the public to between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm at the North

Grenville Community Center in Kemptville. for our dessert table, or volunteer time during the event is always needed and appreciThe Thrillusionist Michael Bourada will ated. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for entertain you between 12 and 1 pm. Refresh- children. ments and desserts for purchase, Dessert Call Lynn at 613-989-3042 or email her Auction, door prizes. at lynnford2013@gmail.com for more inforPurchase your tickets before March 1, mation.

2014 and your name goes in for a draw of a Participating restaurants in Kemptville: big basket of gluten-free and vegan skincare Salamanders, Nakkon Thai, the branch, The and health & wellness products worth over Crusty Bread, Comfort by AJ’s, The New Rideau Restaurant. In Smiths Falls there $400. is Chuckle Jacks and The Good Life Volunteers to prepare and donate desserts Bistro.

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Realizing our world-class potential News - What do we need to do to improve the growth and stability of the tourism industry throughout the Rideau corridor, from Ottawa to Kingston and all points in between? How should we market the region, its assets, attractions, accommodations, festivals and events, shops and services? We want to see prosperity but also protect our treasured assets, quality of life, quality of water and special places.

Who can help us to achieve our goals and set the course to place the Rideau on the world stage and national stage as a world-class destination?

On Friday, Feb. 28 the Beyond the City Lights tourism conference is being held at the Gallipeau Centre in Smiths Falls and the tourism industry and anyone involved in community development from Ottawa to Kingston will explore these questions and start to build solutions for the future of the Rideau. This is a must-attend conference for all concerned about the future of the Rideau corridor and the performance of the tourism industry.

Beyond the City Lights conference 2014 will have a focus on the Rideau, however, its real purpose is to provide the tourism industry and communities with knowledge, networks and common vision to achieve their goals.

From workshops led by experts in their fields, to government funding programs to accelerate growth and success, this conference provides an opportunity for the region to come together to chart a course for the future. The conference will build upon the work of the Rideau Visitor Experience Opportunities Concept (VEOC) which started the important process of exploring what could be, what new ideas, concepts and innovations could elevate the region’s offering for tourists (our guests) and locals alike.

When the Rideau Canal was awarded the World Heritage Site designation, the region

rejoiced and enjoyed a collective sense of pride that others had agreed with the inherent conviction that residents throughout the corridor had long held: the Rideau is a very special place.

Many believed that achieving the World Heritage Site designation would automatically mean great things for the tourism industry, yet, over the years, little has changed. For some, the fact that little changed as a result of the designation was a pleasant surprise as they had feared that the region would be overrun with visitors flocking to the corridor. The Rideau Canal Corridor and its communities have experienced many challenges in recent years and the performance of the tourism industry throughout the corridor has not grown and increased over the years since the World Heritage Site designation was achieved.

If you have a tourism business, if you are involved in local government, if you provide hospitality services or are involved in culture or heritage, you won’t want to miss Beyond the City Lights on Friday, February 28th in Smiths Falls. The conference is being coordinated

by Valley Heartland Community Futures Development Corporation and the Rideau Heritage Route Tourism Association and a wide cast of supporting partners including Ministry of Tourism, Lanark County, Town of Smiths Falls, United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Parks Canada, Rideau Roundtable and Ontario Highlands Tourism Organization.

For a full roster of workshops, presentations and exhibitors, and to register for the conference, visit www.valleycfdc.com or call 1-888-7847605. Deadline to register is Feb. 21. Cost to attend is $50 for general admission, $95 for exhibitors.

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Looking Back 100 YEARS AGO - February 24, 1914 The Methodist church of Smiths Falls celebrated another anniversary on Sunday which like so many of its predecessors provided a most enjoyable and encouraging event. The outstanding features of the day were splendid weather conditions, large congregations, excellent sermons, splendid music, a generous offering and great enthusiasm. The preacher was Rev. Dr. Smythe, Principle of the Wesleyan Theological Collage, Montreal, who took both services, assisted by the pastor Rev. D. T. Cummings. In the morning Dr. Smythe’s subject was “The Creatness and Littleness of Man” from the text “What is man that thou art mindful of him for thou last hast made him but little lower than God” Psalm 8-4 5.

50 YEARS AGO - February 27, 1964 A total audience of 11, 120 persons watched films distributed from the film service at the Smiths Falls Library last year. It means that on the average every person in Smiths Falls benefited from the service.

The largest single customer of the service in recent years is the Public School system. Last year every pupil in the live public schools saw an average of three films apiece. A total audience of 4,620 children viewed the films in 1963. The film service was started in 1958 by former Librarian James Brown. The present Librarian Miss Barbara Hutchinson speaks highly of the service having ran one for 10 years.

Remember When Smiths Falls Bascule Bridge National Historic Site of Canada is an early movable concrete bridge built in the early 20th century to carry rail traffic over the Rideau Canal. This unique photo features the roadbed lowered. Today it stands with its roadbed span permanently raised, its massive counterweight stretching almost perpendicular to the sky, and its adjacent

25 YEARS AGO - February 22, 1989 Today Feb. 22 is the birthday of the man who pioneered scouting, Robert Baden Powell.

The birthday of the founder of the world wide movement, International Scout Week is celebrated February 19-26 this year. Boy Scouts and Girl Guides in Smiths Falls planned several activities for this week, beginning with a special service held at Trinity United Church on Sunday. The service opened with a parade through the church and a presentation of flags.

The scouting program was designed by Robert Baden Powell, but it has been ever expanding since.

Scouts and Guides programs always remember their great founder, not only on the day of his birth but every day they are in the program.

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Is it a fair election when zombies get a vote?

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pinion – Egypt is back in the news again - after a militant Islamic group blew up a tour bus. It does beg the question why would any Egyptian doom most of his fellow countrymen to intense economic hardship by threatening the one industry that contributes 10 per cent to GDP. It does make one question who these people are and where they’re coming from.

When the revolution began in 2011, I like thousands of ex-pat Egyptians was overjoyed.

When the Muslim Brotherhood emerged as the front-runner we were not surprised though most of us were alarmed, myself included.

Although the party had been banned by thenpresident Hosni Mubarak, everyone in Egypt certainly knew that they were operating very well from the mosques that dot the country.

So when the people rose up in protest against Mubarak, it wasn’t all that surprising that the Brotherhood was able to mobilize very quickly. They were/are the only functional party in Egypt thanks to Mubarak’s draconian emergency law, which denied freedom of assembly.

What Mubarak couldn’t do was shut down mosques in a predominantly Muslim country – and all mosques hold an assembly every Friday

10 YEARS AGO - February 18, 2004 The Smiths Falls Memorial Community Centre will substitute for the ‘Gardens’ and play host to the Toronto Maple Leafs Alumni in a benefit game to support the $23 million redevelopment project at the Smiths Falls hospital. The Leafs, led by Hall of Famer Ron Ellis, will face-off against a team of local doctors and other health care providers. Joining Ellis will be alumni president Mike Pelyk, Gary Leeman, Jim Dorey, Lou Franceschetti, Bill Derlago, Stewart Gavin, Rod Seiling and Dan Daoust. Joining the Leafs will be Smiths Falls Mayor Dennis Staples, Perth Mayor and goalie Dennis Cordick, goalie Rob Peters of Rob Roy’s Pub, Stan Munro and Smiths Falls arena manager Gary Bisonette.Members of the intrepid local opposition are doctors Greg Walsh, Paul Turner, Paul Miller, Greg Healey, Mark Healey, Graeme Hendry, Michael Horsey and Raphael Shew. Kinesiologist Jeff Drummond, Brian and Chris Griffith, Sam Roberts, Jeff Gauthier, Dan Doyle, Craig Flynn, pharmacist Bill Rowe, Marshall Hogan, Mike Koziel, Mike Bingley and Mark Coyne will also suit up.

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HOWAIDA SOROUR Heddy’s Ramble at noon. It was the perfect place for the Brotherhood and a few other extremists to preach their message and gain a following. Oddly, after three decades they didn’t gain the following you would have expected. Lets take a close look at the elections that put Mohamed Morsi and the Brotherhood in power.

If you take a look at the actual election results it becomes very clear that the Brotherhood emerged at the top only because there was no organized opposition and the deeply divided vote favoured them.

However it should be noted that the Brotherhood did not have anywhere near the majority vote that most of the west believes. Here’s a quick look.

The first vote held in Egypt after the revolution was a referendum on whether to amend or abolish the existing constitution so we’ll skip that except to say that most Egyptians and the

Brotherhood agreed it should be amended not abolished there was a 67 per cent voter turnout for that. The second vote was the election to the People’s Assembly – the Egyptian House of Commons.

In that vote the Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party was one of dozens of competing parties, and it took 43 per cent of the seats with 37.5 percent of cast votes in a 52 per cent turnout of the electorate. In the presidential vote Mohamed Morsi was granted 51 per cent of the vote out of another 52 per cent turnout. To call the Brotherhood’s rise to prominence a popular vote is to stretch the notion of popularity beyond recognition.

A few days after the presidential vote, an Egyptian journalist questioned an interesting anomaly he had uncovered in the voters’ registry. First let me explain – every Egyptian is required to have an identity card.

In order to vote you have to show your identity card. Until the 1990s, these cards were not computerized and many of the older cards just have a photo stapled onto a piece of un-laminated cardstock and each card is numbered, so the earlier cards have shorter numbers.

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You can see where this is going can’t you? Yes, the journalist discovered after comparing registered ID numbers that an awful lot of dead people (or people well over 100 years of age) had been voting in the presidential election – an estimated nine million was what he reported.

Now let’s say that there are 67 million eligible voters (75 per cent of the population), of those only 52 per cent cast a ballot – that’s about 35 million – of those 51 per cent vote for Morsi, that’s about 17 million. Of that 17 million, nine million were deceased. Leaving about eight million living breathing voters in support of Morsi out of a total population of 90 million. Hmm, not such a popular vote anymore is it? Nor can it be called a free election, unless zombies have been granted a vote in my years of absence.

I’m frankly tired of hearing how the “first freely elected president was ousted.” He was a long way from being freely elected – there was widespread intimidation and widespread graft.

To say nothing of the atrocities he and his government happily rained upon half the Egyptian population – women.

Then the army stepped in and the world cried “coup.” In the western sense it certainly was a coup.

The thing is, in Egypt the army has traditionally had an odd relationship with its people. The army sees itself as the protector of the land and the people – it’s the army’s mantra and one it takes very seriously. In return don’t tell us what to do, or how to spend ‘our’ money. Yes an odd relationship – but as far as the majority of Egyptians are concerned the army was welcome when it took back the streets. Is it welcome now, more than a year later? Well, not exactly, but largely because most people fear that the county has stepped back into the era of dictator presidents?

Egypt’s first four presidents came from the army. Presidents Mohamed Naguib, Gamal Abd El Nasser, Anwar Sadat and Hosni Mubarak were all army officers, so yes there’s reason to look at Field Marshal Abdel Fattah el-Sisi askance but so far he hasn’t declared himself as a presidential candidate and if he did he might not be a dictator – or he might be – we do not know.

Problem is, who else is there that can run for president. It takes time for a nation to achieve political maturity to develop solid parties – time the last dictator stole from the nation. If the army can buy back that time we may yet see a democracy emerge. Although when you have 90 million people and 60 per cent of them are under the age of 20 and uneducated – well, you see the problem. we’re number one four years running.

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After his show in Smiths Falls, Fracassi and his mother were off to Montreal for another performance the next night. With a smile and a handshake he was off and I was hooked. Sure hope I get to work with him again.

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The Midget Champions are the Smiths Falls Midget Cubs. Pictured are: back row (left to right) Drew Doyle, Bree Peladeau,Nicole Robinson,Danielle Cassell, Reba Cassell; middle row, Megan McCoy,Steve Doyle, Mark MacGillivray,Annie West,Mary Pat McKay,Kevin Cassell, Paige Dorey,Brianne Harper; front row, Hailey Harrison,Madison MacGillivray,Briar McKay,Mykaela Mallette,Abby Cassell

Bantam B finalists are the Smiths Falls Cubs. Pictured are: back row, (left to right) Janessa Haskins,Rachel Dopson, Katelyn Edwards,Maria Campbell,Holly McCoy; middle row, Richard Dopson,Katlin McKenney,Oksana Johnston, Joanne Rodgers, Paul Rodgers; front row: Kathleen Cameron,Kira Sels,Becca Fowler,EmilyDoyle,Christiane Rodgers

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The Smiths Falls Cubs Bantam House team won the Cubtown Tournamnet championship for their division on Monday, Feb. 17. Shown here front row (leŌ to right): Katrina Peewee Champions are the Smiths Falls Cubs. Pictured are: (front row, left to right), Ellen Wynn, Samantha Kuehl, Brooklyn Coughlin, MacLean Forbes, Neve Wells; middle row: Knott, Becky Birchill, Leah Saumur, Rachel Smith; second row, Charli Kettyle, Emma CasAlec ScoƩ (asst. coach), Carmen Smith (trainer), Amber HuƩon, Renee Smith (trainer), sell, Olivia Smith, Laura Streight, Julia Street; third row, Dean Saumur, Rob Street, Rick Steve Blair (head coach). Back row: Belle Konick, Clarissa Blair, Anna Brown, Dorian Knott, fourth row, Mackenzie Campbell, Nadia Fournier, Jocelyn Cooper.

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In the Atom House Division it was the Carleton Place Cyclones who emerged as the Champions of the Smiths Falls Cubtown Girls Hockey Tournament held over the weekend at the In the Bantam B Devision the Kanata Rangers emerged as the champions of the Cubtown 2014 Girls Hockey Tournament/ Smtish Falls Memorial Community Centre.

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Events – Ten-year-old Annie Li learned how to play this Chinese traditional instrument on the internet. Here, she performs before an appreciative audience during the local Chinese New Year celebrations at Trinity United Church hall.

Business community Jill Campbell, president of the Perth and District Chamber of Commerce looked forward to the budget not only as a local business person, but also as a manager at the Bank of Nova Scotia.

“The main reaction to the budget is positive,” she said. “It presents continuity of growth for Canada.” She was especially pleased with the additional infrastructure money announced, but she did admit that there were a few things lacking in the budget.

“We are looking for more jobs,” said Campbell. “We hope to see (that) in the next budget.”

She was also glad to see measures put in place to match skills needs of young workers with businesses, though she added that “we’ve heard this before.”

As for a return to debt reduction next year, she too cautioned that “I think that would be a negative for some economic growth” if too much money was removed from the economy too quickly.

She would like to see “some debt reduction, but, it has to be very balanced with job creation. There are certainly sectors of the economy that are hurting.”

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He admitted that Canada appears to have made it through the recession but, even at that, “we are not doing so well.”

With a youth unemployment rate estimated at about 15 per cent, “that is appalling.” And as for the help for youth in this budget, in the form of more loans, Fast sees it as no different than telling youngsters, “won’t it be great to graduate with even more debt?”

He charged that, “if you walk down the road in Lanark, you don’t see a lot of 30-somethings. They’ve all moved away… (But) we all can’t move away to Alberta.”

While the Harper government ran up one of the largest deficits in Canadian history, adding $150 billion in debt, Fast alleged that “it didn’t do a lot to stimulate the economy.”

While debt reduction will likely feature in next year’s budget, Fast argued in favour of not doubling down on getting that number eliminated too fast.

“I think you need to keep aware of debt reduction,” said Fast. “Good debt is OK. You take out a mortgage, that’s fine. You have an asset. It’s all a matter of perspective.”

The Conservatives appear to be, at best, lukewarm, on the idea of income splitting now, with Fast saying that the idea deserves to be shown the door.

“Income splitting would help wealthy people,” he said emphatically. “If you were a single mom, you would get nothing. The rich would benefit. Flaherty seems to be backing away from it, but he could be close to retirement so he is speaking his mind a bit more.”

He said that it was a “good thing” that more money was being put into research, but added the caveat that it might not necessarily be in the best research to be investing in, pointing to the $15 million cut in the fresh water research facility, which proved that acid rain really does kill fish.

About $1.5 billion has been set aside over 10 years to support research and innovation at post-secondary institutions in areas that “create long-term economic advantages to Canada.”

“Hopefully it (the selected research) will be good, but there is a lot of research (that) the Tories have tended to do research on behalf of industry…

They (industry) should be doing their own research.”

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Business – Having a riding sandwiched between Ottawa and Kingston means that this area may be more likely to see Internet improvements before other rural areas, according to MP Scott Reid.

One of the big announcements in federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty’s Feb. 11 budget was that $305 million would be earmarked to expand and upgrade broadband Internet service in rural and northern areas, bringing improved service to 280,000 households over five years.

“Things start where it is easy to get it in,” said Reid during an interview the next day. He recalled a trip he made to Toronto about three years ago where he heard talk of a plan to bring Wi-Fi service to cover all of the provincial capital’s downtown area. “I represent a rural area that is close to two urban centres, Kingston and Ottawa… (I am) hopeful that our counties will be disproportionate beneficiaries (because) it (new infrastructure) is like the pebble dropped in the pond.”

Sitting in the House of Commons, Reid noted that the mention of the broadband money “probably got the biggest round of applause” of anything mentioned in the budget. “I was very happy to see that it was included.”

However, he hastened to add that “it is not a plan that involves specific sites and towers… the finance ministry would not have the expertise as to where to set towers and lay cable.” Instead, in terms of specifics, the program aims at “trying to make the regulatory process a little easier.” Even within Lanark County itself, he has noticed, “the service has gotten better over the years.”

The federal government was very nearly in the black this year, and appears set to cross the bridge into a surplus next year. But getting the budget deficit eliminated this year would have come at a price – about $100 more per taxpayer, in fact, according to Reid, since the only way to have balanced the books in 2014 would have been tax hikes and/or spending cuts.

“This is the number you could get to,” he said of this year’s $2.9 billion deficit. “The economy is continuing to grow,” he added, and with it comes tax revenues to the government.

The federal government will soon be entering into contract negotiations with several public sector employee unions, but it has already included savings it wants to secure from the unions into the budget documents, a move some analysts call a bit premature.

“Do you stake out your position? You do,” said Reid. “If I am negotiating with you over buying a car, I can say ‘I am not willing to pay more than X.’” He pointed to pension benefits as one area in which he believed changes needed to be made, to bring them into line with private sector pensions. As an MP since 2000, he pays about 50 per cent of the pension costs – something he would like to see federal employees do as well.

“Pensions have to be based on what goes on in the private sector,” Reid said. “(And) who do you think pays those public sector pensions? The private sector…” through taxes.

One of the Conservative party’s major planks in the May 2011 election was a promise of incoming splitting, as has been done for retired senior couples. But Flaherty appears to have poured cold water on this notion, something that

Reid agrees with.

“There are more people, couples, under retirement age, than over,” he said.

“Can we support it? It is, ultimately, a budget consideration. There is no point in making a budget (promise) that will break the bank.”

The budget mentioned that Canada is the only G8 country that does not have residential flood insurance coverage, something brought to the fore of Flaherty’s agenda because of major flooding in Alberta and Toronto last summer.

While parts of Lanark County, particularly around the shores of Mississippi Lake, are prone to flooding, this new initiative will not necessarily apply across the board.

Reid explained that such a strategy would apply in “places where it is historically unprecedented to flood,” such as, say, if downtown Carleton Place were to flood out. Reid has lived on the shores of Mississippi Lake, “so I have some experience” with flooding. After the big winter of 2007-08, there was a big snow melt that spring, with accompanying flooding, something not that uncommon on places like Montgomery Park Road.

“We do not want to cover people who build in uninsurable areas,” he said, adding that the flooding in places like High River, AB, were floods that “no one saw coming, even the insurance companies.”

There were complaints that this budget was a rather boring document, even as documents go – something Reid says he is totally fine with.

“I would say that if every budget was an electrifying budget, it means we would be whipsawed between new initiatives and then abandoning them for new ones,” said Reid. “The tobacco tax is not exciting. It’s an adjustment.

It’s a proactive, incremental adjustment.

Building a house is exciting,” he said, but renovations and repairs are not that scintillating.

(Excise duty on tobacco products will see $4 added to every carton of 200 cigarettes, generating an estimated $685 million in taxes in the next year.)

Prime Minister Stephen Harper is known to listen to the music of Australian rockers AC/DC, but don’t expect speakers to be set up on Parliament Hill to blast their hit “Back in Black” next year when the deficit is slayed.

When hosting a mortgage burning party, “you burn the paper, not the mortgage,” said Reid, noting that he predicts a lot of the $6.4 billion surplus will go towards debt reduction, as Flaherty did during the budgets of 2006 to 2008, knocking $37 billion off of the debt in three years. He did also precinct “limited tax relief” of some kind too.

Liberal response Local federal Liberals held the founding meeting of the newly-reconstructed Lanark-Frontenac riding association in Perth on Jan. 18. Former speaker of the House of Commons, Peter Milliken, is an honourary board member, even though he is the former MP for Kingston and The Islands, because boundary changes mean he now lives in the new riding.

Gerry Fast was elected as the association’s president, and he knew, before Flaherty rose from his seat to table the budget, that he would not like what he was going to hear.

“I knew there was not going to be a heck of a lot in it,” said Fast from his home near Kingston. “They (the Harper government) are getting tired and they are running out of ideas. There is no vi-

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News – The following is part of a series of research papers completed by Grade 10 History students at Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute as part of the Lest We Forget program. The features focus on residents of Smiths Falls who made the supreme sacrifice for their country during World War II. Kenneth Gerald Spooner was a 20-year-old soldier who died while training to go overseas to fight in the Second World War. He was born on May 24th, 1922 in Smiths Falls, Ontario to his mother Irene Mary Craig (remarried) and his father Gerald Spooner (died on April 18th, 1927). Kenneth has five brothers; Sergeant Gordon Spooner, Lloyd HoughSpooner, Douglas Craig, Steward Craig, and Orlin Craig. He also has two half sisters named Isabel Craig and Gladys Craig.

Once Kenneth’s father died, his mother was remarried to a man named William A. Craig. He was never married and had no children.

Kenneth completed elementary school at a school in Smiths Falls, Ontario called Elgin School in 1936. He also graduated in 1941 from a high school in Smiths Falls, Ontario called Smiths Falls Collegiate Institute.

Kenneth was employed at Civil Service in Ottawa, Ontario as a Clerk from 1940 to 1941. He was also employed at the Canadian Pacific Railway in Smiths Falls, Ontario from 1941 until the time he enlisted. His hair was brown in colour with brown eyes. He lived with his parents at 19 Smiths Falls Avenue, Smiths Falls, Ontario. His religion was Protestant.

Kenneth signed up for the Royal Canadian Air Force on July 31st, 1942 in Montréal, Quebec, Canada. He went into the Royal Canadian Air Force as a Leading Aircraftman. While Kenneth was training, he was killed in a plane crash when the pilot passed out, in flight, May 14th, 1943. They were training over Lake Erie when this occurred.

Kenneth went into the cockpit and held the plane steady enough for others in the aircraft to jump out, knowing that he had no chance of survival. Kenneth’s bravery resulted in the survival of three of his fellow comrades.

Kenneth Gerald Spooner In Kenneth’s Certificate of Medical Examination, it is seen that he had no diseases listed on the form. Kenneth was 5 feet 9.5 inches and weighed 138 pounds.

His eye sight and hearing were perfect.

He had no identification marks or scars anywhere on his body. Kenneth’s complexion was medium and his development was good. In Kenneth’s Certificate of Registration of Death, his death was classified as accidental. Kenneth’s cause of death was from multiple fractures to his skull and other limbs from the plane crash. On May 14th, 1943, Kenneth was merely presumed dead when the Anson Aircraft crashed into Lake Erie.

It wasn’t until August 17th, 1943, when Kenneth’s body was washed up onto the shore and was recovered near Port Burwell, Ontario, Canada. He was 20 years, 11 months, and 20 days old when he was killed, which was 10 days before his birthday. “Very quiet, reserved young man. Pleasant and courteous manner.

Keen and alert. Intelligent and follows instructions rapidly and accurately. In good physical condition. Good potential for aircrew.”- Medical Officer’s assessment. “20 years of age. Good type of young man. Fairly good at math’s, physics, and chemistry. Seriously good health. Drives a car. Has the big urge to be a pilot. Good physique, manner fairly pleasant. Now employed as Rodman for C.P.R. Athletics rugby, basketball.

Appears like good material for Aircrew I.T.S.”- Interviewing Officer’s assess-

ment for General Fitness.

“This airman, a student Navigator with no pilot training displayed great courage, resolution and unselfishness in the face of harassing circumstances when the pilot of the aircraft fainted at the controls. While other crew members were vainly trying to remove him from his seat he temporarily regain consciousness and froze on the controls causing the aircraft to lose altitude rapidly. Immediately after the pilot became indisposed, L.A.C. Spooner, with extreme coolness and courage assumed charge, ordered the remainder of the crew to bail out while he took over the controls and endeavored to keep the aircraft at a safe height. Three members of the crew bailed out as instructed and shortly after the aircraft crashed carrying the unconscious pilot and L.A.C. Spooner to their death. The crash occurred approximately one hour after the pilot had lost control. This airman, with complete disregard for his personal safety and in conformity with the highest tradition of the Service sacrificed his life in order to save the lives of his comrades.”- George Cross Posthumous.

After Kenneth Gerald Spooner’s death, his one medal was entitled to his mother, Mrs. Irene Mary Craig. Irene was given Kenneth’s George Cross Award (a prestigious award for an act of the greatest heroism or courage in circumstances of extreme danger and was intended primarily for civilians and awarded for military services for actions not in the face of an enemy ), Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with clasp (awarded to any soldier that volunteered in World War II for eighteen months ), and the War Medal (awarded if a soldier worked full time for 28 days in the armed forces and merchant marines from 1939 to 1945 ).

He is buried at a cemetery called Smiths Falls Hillcrest Cemetery located in Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada. Kenneth’s grave reference is Row 15, Plot 225.

“HE HEARD THE CALL, AND GAVE HIS ALL, NOW IN GODS HALL, OF HEROES LET HIM SLEEP.” References Military Service file of Kenneth Gerald Spooner, Library and Archives Canada (LAC), Record Group (RG) 24,

Back Row: Orline Craig, Gordon Spooner, Gladys Craig, Kenneth Spooner, and Steward Craig. Front Row: Irene Craig, Douglas Craig, and William Craig 28711 Volume.

Military Service file of Kenneth Gerald Spooner.

Military Service file of Kenneth Gerald Spooner.

Military Service file of Kenneth Gerald Spooner.

Veterans Affairs Canada: Orders of Decoration- George Cross (GC), site accessed: http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/ collections/cmdp/mainmenu/group01/ gc, 25 January 2014.

Veterans Affairs Canada: The CVSM Medal, site accessed: http://www.veter-

ans.gc.ca/eng/collections/cmdp/mainmenu/group04/cvsm, 25 January 2014.

Veterans Affairs Canada: The War Medal, site accessed: http://www. veterans.gc.ca/eng/collections/cmdp/ mainmenu/group04/wm45, 25 January 2014.

Military Service file of Kenneth Gerald Spooner.

Veterans Affairs Canada: Canadian Virtual War Memorial, site accessed: http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/collections/virtualmem/Detail/2265338, 25 January 2014.

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Children frolicked in the snow while waiting their turn for a ride, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and there was always a line up waiting. After their ride everyone enjoyed free hot dogs and hot chocolate in the Pavilion. Plans are already under way for next year’s Family Day celebration to be bigger and better.

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Community - He calls Smiths Falls home and has been teaching karate in town for more than 20 years. This year as in years past Sensei David McNamara, a fifth degree black belt, will be leading his students to the provincials, the nationals and the Pan Am games in Brazil.

“We’ll have at least a dozen students between the ages of seven and 50 that will go to the provincials and then the following day it’s the nationals,” said McNamara.

A member of the Japan Karate Association McNamara practices and teaches traditional Shotokan Karate. Under this school of karate, practice is divided into three aspects: kihon (basics), kata (forms) and kumite (sparring). It’s the kata and kumite that come up in competition and at the Canadian Japan Karate Federation Provincial Championships, where many of McNamara’s younger students will compete the sparring is carefullycontrolled, no-contact sparring. Although in conversation with the students it turns out they enjoy competing in individual and team kata.

“I enjoy kata the most,” said 12-year-old Anthony Tolentino, who has been practicing karate for the past three years and will be competing at the provincials as a brown belt. In 2013, Tolentino, who is a student at Chimo Elementary, competed in both individual and team kata, and came away with a bronze medal in the individual competition for his level and age and a silver medal in the team kata - where three students do the same kata in sync.

More senior students will be entering the nationals and it’s from there that they can qualify of the Pan Am games.

“I’ve been practicing for two and a half years

now, but I was in karate before when I was quite “Once I’ve taught them self discipline a bit younger in Perth,” said Mike Callan, a father then I’ll teach them karate.” of three.

Callan will be competing at both the provincials and the nationals this year.

“Last year I came in first at the Provincial Kumite (sparring) and took third place in Kata at brown belt level,” said Callan.

He says he enjoys the competition for the adrenaline rush but also because he has fun watching his eldest daughter compete as well.

Competing at the nationals isn’t just about winning, according to McNamara.

DEADLINE FOR “A contestant may not necessarily win at the naDONATIONS IS tionals but they may still be selected to go to the FEB. 28TH, 2014 Pan Am games because we (the judges) see something in them,” said McNamara, who is one of the judges at the Nationals.

While the goal in karate is self-discipline and a strict code of non-violent conduct, competition is NEEDS YOUR HELP TO PROVIDE URGENTLY NEEDED encouraged.

FOOD AND HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES “We’re finding that a lot of kids need it for motivation,” said McNamara.

Will provide toothpaste, toothbrushes and Families Helping Families hygiene products to orphans, invalid children The Smiths Falls dojo (place of practice) is loWith your support we hope to provide 750 impoverished and needy families. cated on Cornelia Street, right across from Cornefamilies with staple food items. lia Court. The 1,500 square foot air-conditioned Will provide 60 lbs of quality staple food space is surrounded by windows and boasts a products for children, poor families and the wooden floor with firm mats, ideal for sparring.

OPEN YOUR HEARTS elderly living in radioactive contaminated Over the years McNamara has developed a loyal areas in Belarus. These food boxes will be AND HOME. following of students and generally has about 30 hand delivered to those in most need by to 35 registered students at any given time. Most volunteers from Brockville and area in Host Families needed for March 2014 of his students range in age from eight to 50-plus Summer 2014. and McNamara runs classes for different skill levContact Rhona els during the week but also teaches mixed level Will provide urgently needed medicine and 613-342-2709 classes on weekends and evenings. He also has hygiene products to orphanages & hospitals a Karate Kub level of the four- to seven-year-old OR support our orphan programs designed to better prepare children for life after beginners.

To: Canadian Aid For Chernobyl, P.O. Box 244 Brockville, Ontario K6V 5V5, or contact Dave Shaw at 613-342-8747 or cheque can be institutional living through education, sports, “Discipline is what I teach,” said McNamara. dropped off at Alan Browns Downtown Brockville.

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SFDCI junior boys basketball coach Dan Dufort and some of his players stand at centre court following a disappointing overtime loss in LCIAA finals last week at home. SFDCI hosted EOSSAA junior boys basketball on Feb. 19. See next week for results.

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Sports - The Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute junior RedHawks boys basketball team lost a hard-fought game two today against the Carleton Place High School Bears in Smiths Falls today that went into overtime.

The Bears clawed back to win the low-scoring second game of the best of three series to decide the Lanark County championship, 30-25.

“I knew it was going to be a tough game coming into Smiths Falls today,” said Bears coach Chris Simpson. “They have a great program here. Great coaching… they have an Ontario gold medal up there. They’re great. We knew they were tough.”

Carleton Place was down by four with two minutes left to play. The packed gymnasium was heavy in RedHawks fans, but the boisterous Bears fans were equally loud.

“Our boys have been emotionally strong the whole year and they pulled it out in the end,” Simpson said.

A low scoring first quarter ended 6-1 for Carleton Place. Smiths Falls took a 10-7 lead at the half and led 18-13 after three.

With the clock ticking in the final minutes of the game, the Bears tied it thanks to some RedHawks foul trouble. Smiths Falls attempted the buzzer beater to no avail, forcing the five-minute overtime frame.

“It was a tough loss,” said RedHawks coach Dan

Dufort. “It was well played, though. They deserved it. They had a little edge on us all season long. We tried to give it our best… we did today.”

Dufort said they could have put it away at the end of regular play, but it got away on them.

“We just missed a few shots, here and there…”

Dufort added that they tried to control the tempo of the game, keeping the Carleton Place top shooters off the backboard.

“I figured if it was a low-scoring game, we would have had a shot at it, but if we were in the 30s and 40s, then no. We shut their main two guys down and that was the plan. We did exactly what we wanted… I’m extremely proud of my guys.

Just missed that little thing at the end. I would have liked to have a third game at CP tomorrow… that would have been nice.”

Simpson says he’s going to spend the next four days getting ready for EOSSAA, which will be hosted at SFDCI. “I think we’ll be seeded number two behind Brockville Collegiate,” Simpson said.

Dufort praised the Bears saying they could make it to the finals at EOSSAA. “They’re a very good team.”

If one of the other five districts decides they’re not strong enough to play at EOSSAA, then Smiths Falls would have an opportunity to play.

“I will know by Saturday. Everyone will send me their records and I will seed them, one through six,” Dufort said. “We don’t count on that (playing at EOSSAA) tough.”

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Sports â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute (SFDCI) RedHawks claimed the Lanark County Interschool Athletic Association (LCIAA) senior girls volleyball championship Feb. 12 in Carleton Place over Carleton Place High School (CPHS). Smiths Falls took the first set, 25-11, but CPHS came back and claimed the second one, 25-19. SFDCI then won the third and fourth sets, each by a score of 25-20, to win the championship. Above, the team celebrates the win.

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Doing the scoring were Stefano Momesso The Bears used the netminding prowess of and Victor Beaulac.

Pinios, who faced a barrage of 42 shots, for a Stars of the game were Beaulac, and Mc- 4-2 win over the Kemptville 73’s on Sunday on Sports – The Smiths Falls Jr. A Bears needed Martin for Smiths Falls, and James Edwardson the road.

After a scoreless first period, the Bears a shootout to take the win over the Cornwall for Cornwall. scored first in the second when Brandon McColts in Central Canada Hockey League action Smiths Falls 3 Pembroke 0 Martin notched the marker. Momesso and at home Friday night, which will be the team’s On Wednesday, Feb. 12, the Bears earned a Buonincontri had the assists. final Friday night home game of regular season 3-0 win over the Pembroke Lumberkings, givErik Brown tied the score at the 15-minute action. mark.

The Bears held a 1-0 lead after the first pe- ing Simic the shutout in nets.

Michael Buoninconri scored in the first, with It was then Buonincontri on the power play, riod on Zachary Senyshyn’s goal from Brandon who parlayed a Momesso pass into the lead as McMartin and Chris MacMillan at the 13:17 help from Momesso and Marchand.

In the second, it was Beaulac on the pow- Smiths Falls held a 2-1 edge at the break. mark.

Heading in to the third, with just 3:13 gone, Cornwall then went ahead in the second pe- erplay with help from Buonincontri and riod when Marly Quince and Pierre Ouellette Momesso, and Neil Doef, assisted by Brandon Kemptville tied it once again when Dean Lesway.

Galasso scored. did the damage.

There was no scoring in the third.

Beaulac, who is leading the Bears scoring, In the third, Nic Marchand gave the Bears Game stars were Momesso, Buonincontri fired the winner on the power play with Macsome breathing room at 6:37 when he tied the and Pembroke’s Darren Smith, the Lumberk- Millan and McCartney assisting. game.

Lesway scored the empty net goal with less The 2-2 deadlock held through the overtime ings netminder. than a minute to play. MacMilland Pinios asperiod before the shootout gave the Bears the Smiths Falls 4 Kemptville 2 sisted. win.

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Never use a cooking appliance with a frayed or cracked

electrical cord. Do not overload electrical outlets or circuits by plugging in and using multiple appliances at the same time.

If you are impaired – whether by alcohol, medication, a lack of sleep or something else – do not use the stove, oven or other cooking appliances.

Around the house • If you have a frozen pipe, keep the faucet open and apply heat to the frozen section using an electric hair dryer, or by wrapping pipes with towels soaked in hot water. Do not use any open-flame device, such as a blowtorch, kerosene or propane heater, or charcoal stove, to thaw the pipe. Call a licensed plumber if you are unable to locate the frozen area, if the frozen area is not accessible, or if you cannot thaw the pipe. Do not leave a space heater unattended near the frozen pipe.

• Do not smoke in bed or in your bedroom. Ashtrays in the house should be kept on sturdy surfaces away from all combustible materials.

• When using candles, keep them on or in sturdy holders on a level surface, out of the reach of children and pets. Blow out candles when you leave the room or are going to bed.

• Store flammable liquids such a gasoline and paint safety, away from any heat sources, and ideally in a cool, dry place outside the house.

• Never use a barbecue indoors (this includes the garage).

A barbecue uses combustible fuel, which releases carbon monoxide. CO can be deadly if ad-

equate ventilation is not available.

• Flickering lights? Blown fuses or a circuit breaker that keeps tripping? These may be a sign of electrical problems. Contact an electrician.

• Do not run an extension cord under furniture of under a rug. Traffic over the cord or the weight of furniture on it may damage the cord and create a fire hazard.

• Clean the dryer lint filter be-

fore and after each use to minimize the risk of a dryer fire.

More fire safety tips are available at www.canadasafetycouncil.org and www.fiprecan.ca.

Submitted by the Canada Safety Council.

Photo by KELLY KENT

Arts – Mississippi Mudds Youth Theatre are getting set for Willy Wonka Jr., which opens Friday, Feb. 21 at the Carleton Place Town Hall Auditorium. Above, Augustus Gloop and his mother Mrs. Gloop, played by Mason Frazer and Kaitlyn Rossingnol Mines, respectively, appear on the local news as the first finders of the coveted golden ticket that will grant them a tour of Wonka’s famous chocolate factory.

CAA launches new senior driving tool minders for managing challenging driving conditions.

“Canadian seniors are more active and more involved in their communities than ever before, so for us it is essential to provide easy access to resources and information that can help maintain and encourage those specific qualities,” says Christina Hlusko, president and chief executive officer of CAA North & East Ontario (CAANEO).

“Through the Seniors Driving Portal we are hoping to engage seniors and their families and help them have the discussion about this sensitive topic.”

The good news is that half of seniors have already taken at least one step to adjust their driving habits, such as reducing or eliminating driving at night, but CAA research shows there is need for more information related to age-related changes that affect driving.

For instance, only three per cent of seniors know that by age 60, the average person needs three times as much light to see as they did at age 20. CAA’s information on age-related changes includes an interactive light tool that

demonstrates changes in vision as we age. In addition, the portal’s driving-at-night infographic and video offers tips and advice for dealing with physical change.

The CAA poll is based on a sample size of 1,133.

A probability sample of the same size would yield a margin of error of +/-3.1%, 19 times out of 20.

About CAA North & East Ontario CAA is a federation of nine clubs providing 6 million Members with exceptional emergency roadside service, complete automotive and travel services, member savings and comprehensive insurance services.

CAA also advocates on issues of concern to its members, including road safety, the environment, mobility, infrastructure and consumer protection For detailed information on the wide range of services available with CAA North & East Ontario please visit www.caaneo.ca or in person at any of our storefront locations.

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News – CAA is excited to announce the launch of its new multimedia web tool designed to help seniors stay safe behind the wheel.

The CAA Seniors Driving Portal, located at www. seniorsdriving.caa.ca, incorporates information from the Canadian Medical Association’s Driver’s Guide, as well as, insight and recommendations from the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.

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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 & District Horticultural Society meeting on Monday, Feb. 24 at the Cornerstone Church, 7:30 pm. Speaker is Amanda Sears on Community Gardens. 613 256-5594.

Almonte Hospital Bridge, Wednesday, February 26, 12:30 Coffee/tea, 1:00 Bridge. Info: Barb 613-256-2463.

ALMONTE JUNIOR Civitan Annual Spaghetti Supper Thurs., Feb. 27, 5 - 7pm at the Almonte Civitan Hall.

Euchre- 4 hand, Feb. 20, 7:30 pm. Sponsored by the Town & Country Tenants Assoc., 375 Country St. Light lunch. 613-256-4179.

Legion Branch 240, Saturday, Feb. 22, Smokey Rose, 3-7 p.m.

Make Your Own Unique Felt Bag, join artist Andrea Graham at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum on March 15 and 16 for the workshop “Bags with 3D Elements”. You must register

by February 28 at 613-256-3754 ext 7.

Mills Seniors Services, Almonte, Golden Oldies Lunch, Feb. 27. Mills Office, 67 Industrial Drive. Transportation and Entertainment. Call Seniors Services to reserve 613-256-4700.

Mills’ Seniors Services, Almonte, Parkinson’s Support Group. Monday, February 24, 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, Almonte, Social Supper, Tues. Feb. 25, 6 p.m. at the Almonte Legion.

Transportation and entertainment provided. Call Seniors Services 613-256-4700 to reserve.

Ontario Early Years, Toddler Music, February 27, 1-2 p.m. at Naismith School. Pre-registration necessary. 613-283-0095 ext 300.

The March Valley Singles Lunch will be held on Sunday, March 2 at 1 p.m. at J.R.’s Restaurant. For more info contact Donna at 613623-6698 or Johanna at 613-432-7622.

50+ fitness, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. at Canoe Club. Info: 613-256-8339.

“A BALLYGIBLIN Riot” Thurs., Feb. 20, dinner 6:30pm. Fundraiser for The Carleton Place and Beckwith Historical Society, Speaker: David Murdoch. Info 613-253-7013.

A Brimful of Memories, Vintage Hat Exhibit continues through March 1, Tuesday to Saturday 10-2, 267 Edmund St. Carleton Place.

613-253-7013.

Adult Bereavement Group, Wednesday, February 26, 1:30-3:30 p.m Waterside Retirement Residence, 105 McNeely Rd., Carleton Place. Contact Rebecca Bowie 613-267-6400.

Beckwith Playgroup meets Mondays and Thursdays, 9:30-11:30, Beckwith Twp Hall, Black’s Corners, (Sept.-June). Call Cara (613)253-2554 or Stephanie (613)284-9248.

Bible Study Group topic “Discipleship” Saturday, February 22, 9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m.

Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 117 Victoria Street. Bibles/Study Guides provided. Active discussions. Prayer requests welcomed.

CARLETON PLACE & District Horticultural Society, March 5 at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church Hall, 7pm, Beckwith St entrance.

Speaker: Lanark Master Gardeners www.cphorticulture.ca Destiny Centre, 161 Bridge St., Winter Carnival Community Event. Kid’s puppet show, crafts and lunch. All ages. 12:30-3:30 p.m. February 23. Info: 613-283-5723.

FREE MOVIE Night - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, starring Donny Osmond. Mon., Feb. 24, 7pm, Zion-Memorial United Church, 37 Franklin St Carleton Place.

Gender Illusions are performing at the Legion, 177 George St. 613-257-1727, on February 28 and March 1, showtime is 8 p.m.

Mississippi Mudds Youth Theatre present Willy Wonka Junior at the Carleton Place Town Hall, 175 Bridge St, February 21, 27 and 28 at 7 p.m. and February 22, 23 and March 1 at 2 p.m.

Tickets 613-257-1976.

Spaghetti Dinner, sponsored by the Carleton Place High school Band. Thursday, February 27, 5-7 p.m. In cafetorium of Carleton Place High School. Info/tickets: 613-257-5991.

SUN., FEB.23RD - 11am. Carleton Place Baptist Church, come and hear Steve & Tara Regnault, missionaries to Nepal Table Top Bowling Tournament, in support of Big Brothers & Sisters of Lanark County, February 21, 2:00. Call Mary for more details 613253-7360.

The Carleton Place Sunset Club meets Wednesday’s at 1 p.m., in the Legion for cards, games and socializing. A nice way to spend an afternoon. Info: (613)258-7483.

KEMPTVILLE Baby Talk, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 1:30-3 p.m.

Ontario Early Years Centre. Breastfeeding support available.

Diabetes Education Programme, at the Kemptville Hospital Diabetes Clinic, the first Wednesday and Thursday of the month. You must register by calling (613)258-6133 Ext. 400.

Info: www.kdh.on.ca Kemptville and Area Walking Group, Mon. Feb. 24, Wed. Feb. 26, Friday, Feb. 28, 9:00 a.m.

Meet at the North Grenville Municipal Centre. Contact Eva Francoeur 258-4487. Sponsor: Health Unit.

L’heure du Conte Francais- la lecture et a etablir une base de competences constituent ce que les enfants. A la bibliotheque situe au 1 rue Water, 4 fevrier et 4 mars, 18h30 a 19h30. 613258-4711.

“Pyjama Jam” Tuesdays 5-7:30 p.m. 207-215 Sanders St. Info: (613)258-2225 or 1(866)4338933 ext 2374.

ROAST BEEF Dinner by the Odd Fellow & Rebekah Lodges, Odd Fellow Hall, 119 Clothier St. E., Kemptville. Feb. 23, 4:30 - 6:30pm Info: 613-258-2258 Toddler Program Dramatic Play OEYC, 31 Clothier St. (Sanders St entrance), Friday, February 21, 10-11 a.m. To register call 1-866-4338933 ext 2374.

Toddler Program Gross Motor, Ontario Early Years, for toddlers 18 months to 3 years. 31 Clothier St (Sanders St entrance). Friday, February 28, 10-11 a.m. To register call 1-866-4338933 ext 2374.

Toddler Program, Visit from the PoliceOntario Early Years, 31 Clothier St (Sanders St entrance) Friday, February 28, 11-noon. To register call 1-866-433-8933 ext 2374.

Toddler Program visit to the bakery OEYC, join us in the parking lot, Early Years Centre (walking tour), Friday, February 21, 11-noon. To register call 1-866-433-8933 ext 2374.

LANARK Indoor garage sale and bake sale, St Andrew’s United Church. Saturday, February 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Lunch available. Table rental contact Gladys 613-259-5391.

Lanark Civitan Club talent night. Last Friday each month. Dinner 6 p.m., dance 7:30 p.m.

Old Time Country Music. 613-259-5610.

Lanark Legion #295 is hosting a Meat Roll.

March 1, from 2-5 p.m. Music by: Terri Bennett.

All are welcome.

MERRICKVILLE Dancing on the Rideau Ballroom dance instruction. Wednesday evenings 7-8 p.m., beginners; 8-9 p.m., advanced; 9-10 p.m., practice.

Merrickville. Info: Ron or Sharon (613)2697905.

FEB. 25, Merrickville and District Historical Society presents ‘The Best Laid Plans of the Royal Engineers: Proposed and Lost Fortifications of Kingston, 1788-1902’. Speaker Bob Garcia, Historian, Parks Canada. Ste Marguerite

Bourgeoys School, 7:30pm. Refreshments, all welcome Lego Club, Saturday, Feb. 22, drop-in 10-12.

Merrickville Library. Ages 4-12.

Merrickville Legion Club Room open Tuesday nights from 7-10:30 p.m.

Merrickville Legion, Exec. meeting, March 4, 7 p.m.

Mixed Darts, every Monday night, 7 p.m.; Men’s Darts, every Wednesday, 7 p.m. Legion.

Music by Ron Donnelly & the Mallborines, February 28, 7-11 p.m. Pasta dinner at 6 p.m.

Merrickville Legion.

Music by W.R.D., February 21, 7-11 p.m.

Chicken supper at 6 p.m. Merrickville Legion.

OFF THE Shelf: readings for adults. Open Mic Night. Mon., Feb. 24, 7pm. Merrickville Library. Info 613-269-3326.

StoryTime for ages 6 & under, Fridays 10 a.m. Theme: February 21 - I’m Grumpy. Merrickville Library.

leader: Bill Murdoch, cell 613-767-4858 to confirm participation and starting location.

Rideau Trail Association, Sunday, February 23, Mill Pond Conservation Area. Level 2, moderate pace, 6 km. Meet 9:30 a.m. at Conlon Farm. Leader: Yvonne Kennedy, 613-267-9817, yvnkennedy@gmail.com Saturday Jamboree at RCL Br 244, 26 Beckwith St. E. Perth, Sat., March 8th, 2- 4 pm. Host Band: Spare Change. Wear something green.

Stroke survivor and caregiver support group, meets the 4th Wednesday of every month between 1:30-3:30 p.m. Legion, 26 Beckwith St E. Info: (613)549-6666 x6867.

The Butterfly Fan Club - Perth & District Breast Cancer Support Group. Perth Family Health Centre, 33 Lewis St., Perth. Monthly Meetings, 7 - 9pm 3rd Thursday (February 20).

Info: Carleen 613-812-4474.

RURAL PAKENHAM Aerobic Classes, Mondays & Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m. at Stewart Community Centre. Info: 613-256-1077.

Pakenham Community Home Support sponsors: Foot care, transportation, meals on wheels, Tuesday luncheons. Info/appointment (613)624-5647.

Pancake Supper, St Mark’s Anglican Church, Tuesday, March 4, 5-7 p.m. Sponsor: St Mark’s A.C.W. Everyone welcome. Info: 613624-5311 or 613-256-4126.

PERTH AMY DAGENAIS in concert, featuring North Street Band and Bek O’Brien. Glad Tidings Church, Feb. 28, 7pm. Info 613-267-3295 gtpcperth.com BEAVER SCOUTS of 4th Perth Colony invite boys and girls ages 5 to 7 with their parents to join them Mon. Feb. 24, 6:30 to 7:30 at St. James Anglican Church, Perth.

Bridge, Perth Duplicate Bridge Club meets 7:00 p.m., Thursdays, February 20, 27, at Perth Civitan Club. For partnership contact Bert Picard 613-267-5305.

Everyone is welcome at the Healing Rooms, 7-9 p.m. 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at Perth Glad Tidings Church, 160 Wayside Dr. Friends of the Perth Library Annual General Meeting, Thursday, March 6, 7-8 p.m. in the Perth Library meeting room.

Fun Day Curling, Perth Curling Club, Sunday, February 23, Sign-up sheet is in the Legion Members’ Lounge. Info: Gary Fournier 613-2675927.

Good Food for a Healthy Baby, every Monday, 10:30-12:30 a.m. at The Table, 190 Gore St E. Info: 613-257-2779 ext 104 (or ext 100).

Jamboree, Lions Club Hall, Halton and Arthur Streets, Sunday, February 23, 2 p.m. (open at 1 p.m.) Home-cooked buffet meal around 5:30 p.m. Info: Bob Turnbull 613-267-6906.

Lanark County Camera Club meets Tuesday, February 25, 7 p.m., Algonquin College.

Visitors welcome. Info: 613-264-2767, www.lccameraclub .com Lanark County Quilters Guild, meeting February 25, at 7 p.m. at Lions’ Hall, Perth Fairgrounds. Stash Sale and UFO Challenge. Go green: Lug your mug. Refreshments. Guests welcome.

Lions Country Music Jamboree. 4th Sun. every month. 2-6 p.m. Supper served 5 p.m.

Perth Lions Hall.

Ontario Early Years, Bounce Back and Thrive, 10 session workshop. Wednesdays, starting Feb 26, 10-noon at St James Anglican Church. Pre-registration necessary. 613-2830095 ext 300.

Perth Tay Seniors. Card game. Lions Hall.

Feb. 26, lunch noon, cards 1 p.m. 613-267-1422.

Rideau Trail Association, Saturday & Sunday, February 22 & 23, Winter End-to End Snowshoeing or Skiing. Meet 8:30 a.m. Contact

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4 Hand Euchre Friday, Ferbruary 21, 7:30 PM, Pierces Corners Hall. Light lunch. All welcome. Info: 613-489-1684 4 hand euchre, Tuesday evenings 7 p.m. (starting May 1) ABC Hall, Bolingbroke. Sponsor: ABC Seniors. Lunch and prizes.

4 hand euchre, Wednesday, February 26, 7:00 p.m. Montague Seniors Hall, Rosedale.

Good prizes, good food. (613)284-1074.

Best Possible Start Drop-In. Parenting information and support. 1st and 3rd Monday’s each month, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Country Roads CHC, 4319 Cove Road, Portland. Info: Early Years Team, 272-2799 or 1(888)998-9927.

Bingo, Elgin Lions Club Hall, every Thursday night, 7 p.m. Smoke free.

Blood Donor Clinic, St James Major Catholic Church, 14608 Hwy 38, Sharbot Lake, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 3-6 p.m.

Clayton Hall- Olde Tyme Music & Dinner.

Mar. 2, 2-6 p.m., supper 5 p.m. Proceeds: Clayton Hall.

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.

Crokinole. Middleville Community Centre.

Friday, Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m. Lunch served.

Dance, Toledo Legion, Sunday, March 2.

Entertainment by Sagebrush. Doors open at 2 and dancing starts at 2, followed by hot supper at 5.

February 28, 2014: Ham & Bean Supper with scalloped potatoes, dessert and beverage sponsored by Elgin United Church. 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm at the Elgin Lions Hall.

Fundraising Meeting, First Monday of each month at 9:30 a.m. Montague Forget-Me-Not Seniors. Info: 613-283-7210.

Horseshoes, Toledo Legion, every Tuesday, 7 p.m. sharp. All welcome.

Kitley Elders Potluck lunch. February 20, 12 noon. St Andrew’s United Church Hall, Toledo.

All welcome. 613-284-0307.

Mallorytown Legion, Weekly bingo, every Thursday night, doors open at 6 p.m.

Membership Meeting, every 4th Tuesday at 10 a.m. followed by a potluck lunch. Montague Forget-Me-Not Seniors. Info: 613-283-7210.

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Margaret from Alzheimer Society Leeds Grenville is available on the 1st Monday of every month. Guthrie House, Elgin, 1:30 - 3:30pm.

613-359-6000 NASCAR Party, February 23rd, noon.

Royal Canadian Legion Upper Rideau Branch # 542, Westport. No cover charge with door prizes, cards, dart board area will be set up.

PANCAKE SUPPER: Holy Trinity Anglican Church, North Gower. Tue., Mar 4, 5 - 7pm.

Held at the United Church Hall, 2332 Church St. Pancake Supper, Tuesday, March 4, St. Bede’s Church, in parish hall, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Personal Sewing, every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Montague Forget-Me-Not Seniors. Info: 613-283-7210.

Snow Road Snowmobile Club Breakfast,

February 22, 8-11 a.m. Snowmobile run, roast beef dinner 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Rd. Everyone welcome.

Tri-Church Pancake Supper, Tuesday, March 4, 4-7 p.m. Lombardy Agricultural Hall.

Proceeds to Wheels of Hope. Info: 613-283-0381 or 613-283-1328

SMITHS FALLS At Bethel Pentecostal Church. Ladies Night, Thursday, February 27 at 5 p.m. Meal and Fellowship and Movie “Grace Card”. Info call Bethel Pentecostal Church 613-283-2511.

Beginner Line Dancing. Fun and exercise for seniors, 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays. RCAF Hall Rideau Wing 443. Info: Ellie 613-205-1591.

Darts, Friday 8 p.m. Mixed. Legion.

Darts, Jasper, Thursday 7:30 p.m. Legion Br 95 Darts, Tuesday, 7 p.m. Singles. Royal Canadian Legion, 7 Main St E. Duplicate Bridge, Tuesday, February 25, Legion, starting at 1 p.m. Partnership Janet Sparks 613-283-1957.

EA- Emotions Anonymous- 12-step organization working toward recovery from emotional difficulties (marriage, children, grief, etc). Meetings (every Tuesday)- February 25, 7 p.m. Salvation Army Church (side door). (613)283-0960.

Harmony Club 162, 61 Cornelia St. Darts every Thursday. 1:30 p.m. Info: 613-283-4684.

Lanark County Brain Injury Survivors Group, meeting. Every Tuesday, 10 a.m.-noon.

Tricas, 88 Cornelia St. W. Roast Pork Dinner, Knights of Columbus, Wednesday, February 26, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus Hall, 18 William St W. Info: 613283-1550, 613-283-2098.

St John’s Annual Pancake Supper, Tuesday, March 4, 5-7 p.m. St John’s Anglican Church, 2 George St S. Sponsor: St John’s Church Parish Council. Info: Karen Bryan 613-284-8149 evenings or Parish Office 613-283-1261.

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HAPPY 25TH BIRTHDAY Brittany Bowes February 24 Love Mom, Dad, Amanda, Riley and Kaleb xoxoxo Please join us, family and friends for an Afternoon Tea, to celebrate Earl Stead’s 90th Birthday February 23, 2014 2-4:30 pm Clayton Community Hall Best Wishes Only ANNIVERSARY

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HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY KALVYN Your big blue eyes With cute button nose Your chubby little fingers And ten perfect toes.

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A year of love, laughter and fun.

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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. As of July 1, 2014, our “We Remember” publication will only run in

The Millstone on-line newspaper. The Millstone covers Mississippi Mills and aligns well with the community our funeral home serves. Both my Dad and I have some ideas as to how we would like to move forward in honouring your loved ones. We hope to have these ideas come to fruition within the next couple of years. Should you have any questions, concerns or thoughts about our decision, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly by telephone, e-mail, or in person. “We Remember”

FEBRUARY 20th 1971 - White, Agnes B. 1991 - Houston, Peryl May FEBRUARY 21st 1976 - Anderson, Uwieda May 1995 - O’Connell, Helen Mary 2007 - Wood, Margaret 2012 - Reid, Lloyd Miller FEBRUARY 22nd 1993 - Wright, Christobel Nancy FEBRUARY 23rd 1987 - MacDonald, Gary Francis 2000 - McGrath, Beverly Joan Arlene (Dolly) 2008 - Amey, Dr. Xavier Gerald FEBRUARY 24th 1983 - McArthur, Alexander Stuart 1996 - Carter, Zita Veronica 2005 - Brazeau, Paul Joseph 2011 - Galvin, Mary Clare 2013 - Faust, William Oscar

FEBRUARY 25th 1978 - Duncan, Myrtle Meleta 1980 - Majaury, James Henry 1982 - Gleason, Rosemary 1983 - Horton, Arthur Melville Bond 1995 - Stanley, Annie Doreen 2003 - DeLarge, Ida Cora Virginia FEBRUARY 26th 1971 - Van Dusen, James M. 1972 - Bandy, Ernest V. 1972 - Wright, William 1981 - Rintoul, John Galbraith 1986 - Lalonde, James Ernest 2000 - Anderson, Eleanor Rita 2006 - Kirkland, Joseph Thomas (Joe) 2008 - Holmes, Marion Cecelia 2012 - Campkin, Lorraine Jean

IN MEMORIAM

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MUNRO Mervyn

Suddenly at his home, Fairview Manor, Almonte, Ontario on Monday, February 10, 2014 in his 88th year.

Beloved husband of the late Eleanor Amm. Loving father of Wayne and his wife Brenda. Dear brother of Gary (Eunice), Helen (late Glenn) James, John (Marsha), Jean (Murray) Smith, Doug (Nedda). Survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and greatnephews. Mervyn is predeceased by his parents Gilbert and Margaret (Foster) Munro, by brothers Alex, Bert, Jimmy Munro and by sisters Beatrice Desarmia, Vera Church, Flossie Houston, Shirley Drynan and Muriel Stuart. A private family service was held at the Almonte Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte. Family and friends were invited to the Almonte Civitan Hall for a time of refreshment and fellowship on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 from 2 to 4 pm. Spring interment Auld Kirk Cemetery. A special thank you to all the staff at the Almonte General Hospital, Fairview Manor “Garden Walk” and especially Dr. Franz Ferraris. For those who wish, please consider a donation in Mervyn’s memory to the Almonte General Hospital/ Fairview Manor. Condolences, tributes and donations may be made through www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com.

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Pepper John Robert Pepper

25TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Joe and Audrey Kolar February 25, 2014 Lots of love from the Kolar, Link, Marshall and Neron families CARD OF THANKS CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to the caring community who supported us and sorrowed with us at the passing of our dear Melanie. Thanks for the expressions of sympathy, the cards, the hugs, the emails, and the donations to the education account for her children. You have all made what could have been a horrific experience into something a little more bearable.

Darius, Kael, Emlyn Watson Judy and Jessica Brown, Kaylie Astin

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HAPPY 18TH BIRTHDAY to Haydn Coughlin February 25th, 2014 A wonderful life is waiting for you.

A life full of happiness, success and potential. Welcome to adulthood!

With love from your family xoxo CARD OF THANKS

CARD OF THANKS The family of Gordon Bowes would like to thank everyone who came to the visitation and funeral service for Gordon. We would like thank you for all the care and support we received from the remarkable homecare workers and nurses at Bayshore, the Alzheimer’s Society who were such a help to our family with the Day Away Program and the many drivers who made outings such an event for Gordon. A special thank you to all the wonderful staff at Broadview Nursing Centre for their warmth and caring and to those of you who visited Gordon and spent time with him. Our family will never forget all the help and kindness given to Gordon and to our family.

Deakin and Declyn Bell along with their grandparents David and Sherri Lavier, Darryl and Sandy Bell would like to announce the forthcoming marriage of Brittany Lavier and Darcy Bell. Wedding to take place April 26, 2014. Their stag will be on February 22, 2014 at the R.C.A.F. Hall in Smiths Falls at 8 p.m.

IN MEMORIAM LAMING, Lillian In loving memory of our dearest Mom/Nan who passed away 10 years ago on February 21, 2004.

We think of you in silence No eyes can see us weep But still within our aching hearts Your memory we keep Always loved and never forgotten Sherry Angel Adam & Families

IN MEMORIAM LAMNG, Lillian Remembering our dear grandmother, great grandmother and friend who passed away February 21, 2004.

With much admiration and love.

Our hearts are with you today.

Sadly missed Kathy and Family

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Passed away peacefully following illness at Smiths Falls Hospital to be with his beloved Lois on Valentine’s Day, John Robert Pepper at the age of 79. John is predeceased by his parents Silas and Mary (née Cassell), his brother Silas and Bill, and sisters Norma Easter and Mary Moore and the late George. Beloved husband and best friend of Lois (nee McRae) whom passed away at the end January of this year. Devoted father of Kim (Shawn) Benoit. Cherished grandfather of Faith Benoit, Angel (Brendon) Seffinga and Micca Benoit, and greatgrandfather of Tyler and Jaydon Seffinga. He is survived by his brothers Owen (Carol), Bob (Margaret) Pepper and Rosie and the late Bill McCormick and Gwen & Wayne Dalgleish, and sister-in-laws Doreen & Diane as well as his extended family and friends in Smiths Falls and surrounding area.

Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Friday, February 21, 2014 from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral Service will take place in the Chapel on Saturday at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.

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

Falvey Diane Mary Falvey

In hospital in Perth on Wednesday, February 12th, 2014 Diane M. Falvey (well respected art conservator and graduate with a degree in ecological agriculture, she farmed in the Perth area with her husband Greg). Born in Toronto on October 30th, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Anne Falvey. Diane will always be loved and remembered by her loving husband Greg Farrow of Perth and by her son George Somerwill of Vancouver.

She will be missed by her brothers Daniel Falvey, Jim Landolt and families. Remembered fondly by her life long friends and second family Betty, Jacki and Kim Kroftchak. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W. Perth on Friday, February 14th, 2014 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in St. John’s Roman Catholic Church, 38 Wilson St. E., Perth on Saturday at 1:30 P.M. In remembrance, contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Special thanks to the remarkable health care team on the third floor of the Perth Hospital.

“Diane lived with zeal for life and an unbounded spirit and we will carry her influence in our hearts always”.

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

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Antochi Marion Antochi

Peacefully at Fairview Manor, Almonte, on Monday, February 10, 2014 Marion (Czaharynski) Antochi at the age of 98. Beloved wife of the late Alex Antochi.

Predeceased by her parents William and Yrena (Wolynice) Czaharynski, brothers and sisters Daniel Czaharynski, Annie Pyndus, Kathleen Fosti and Michael Czaharynski. Sister-in-law of Veryl Czaharynski of Smiths Falls. Cherished aunt of Sean (Jasna) Czaharynski and their children, Michael, Ilija, and Liam, Kathleen (Brian) Cullen and their daughter Meaghan, Jennie Pyndus, Kay Pyndus, Diane (Rowan) Raphael and their children Sarah, Amy and Andrew, Marlene Czaharynski and their families. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Friday, February 14, 2014 from 10:00 am until Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis de Sales Church, Smiths Falls at 11:00 a.m.

Interment followed at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the Fairview Manor Residents’ Activity Fund.

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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Macpherson Kenneth “Ken” Macpherson

(Member of the Smiths Falls Golf & Country Club) (Member of St. Francis Masonic Lodge ~ Smiths Falls) Passed away peacefully at Smiths Falls Hospital on Thursday, February 13, 2014 Kenneth Gordon Macpherson at the age of 85. Kenneth is predeceased by his parents James and Jessie (nee Eamer) Macpherson, as well as his sister and brother-in-law Luva and Howard Churchill. Sadly missed by his best friend and companion Edith Vanderwal. He is survived by his nieces and nephews, Aubrey (Ann), Ormond (Connie), Glenna, John (Debbie) Churchill, Sandra (Brad) Blair and Larry Churchill, as well as his many great-nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends.

Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Sunday, February 16, 2014 from 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral Service took place on Monday in the Chapel at 11 a.m. Interment took place at Hillcrest Cemetery on Tuesday at 12 noon. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

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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Elizabeth Jane Mitchell

Lackie, Edmund William

(Died February 13, 2014) Peacefully with family by his side in hospital at Carleton Place, Ontario on Thursday, February 13, 2014, at the age of 71 years.

He was a kind, funny, wonderful, hard working father who was taken away too soon, but will be dancing forever in our hearts.

Ed will be sadly missed by his children Patricia Lackie (Shawn O’Donnell), TerryLee Lackie (Todd Sanderson) and Leonard Lackie. Proud grandfather of Robin Riddell and Torrance Sanderson. Survived by his brother Lawrence (Sandra) and sister Janet Crawford (Elmer). He will also be missed by nieces, nephews and honourary family members who remember him as “Uncle Eddie”. Predeceased by his twin daughters Lorrie-Lee and Lynde-Lee and his parents Lillian and James Lackie.

Friends were received at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place on Tuesday, February 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until Funeral Service in the Chapel at 11 a.m. Spring interment United Cemeteries.

Donations to the Carleton Place Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. www.barkerfh.com

It is with great sorrow in our hearts that we must tell you of the sudden passing of our beloved Elizabeth Jane (Betty) Mitchell.

She died with her family by her side on Monday, Family Day, February 17th, 2014. Betty is survived by her loving family, Robert (Bob) her husband of 38 years, their children - Jennifer (Shawn), Melinda (Tony) Hamilton, Amanda and Andrew, her sisters Barbara (Roger) Beadle and Marjorie (Randy) Rogers and the most important to Betty, her grandchildren, Zakkery and Taylor Hamilton and Kaitlyn Mitchell-Dixon.

Betty was predeceased by her parents John and Rose Lawson, her sister Nancy Newberry and her first born grandchild Ryan Gregory Hamilton.

She will also be sadly missed by her father-in-law Arnold Mitchell, her brothers and sisters-in-law, her aunts and uncles, her numerous nieces, nephews, friends and neighbours. A gathering to remember Betty’s life will be held on Saturday, February 22nd, 2014 from 2:30 to 4:00 P.M. in the Lanark Civitan Hall. In remembrance, contributions to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation or the Cancer Society would be appreciated.

Young Funeral Home, Lanark (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

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Dorman Bonnie Lee Dorman

Suddenly at the Ottawa Civic Hospital on Tuesday February 11, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Alfred Douglas Yerxa.

Loving mother of Andrew and David.

Sister of Don Blay (Katie), David Blay (JoAnn). Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Friends were received at St Andrew’s Anglican Church Sharbot Lake on Friday, February 14, from 1 pm to 2:30 pm. A celebration of life was held in the Church at 3 pm. There was a luncheon served in the Church hall following the service. Donations to Community Living North Frontenac or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements in care of Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, Parham. Online condolences at goodfellowsfuneralhome.com

Passed away peacefully at home, on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at the age of 59.

Beloved daughter of Doris (Maley) and the late Ernie Dorman. Dear Sister of Beverley (Tim) Buchanan. Special Aunt of John, Alanna & Brett Buchanan. She will be sadly missed by many aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and friends.

Private services will be held for the family. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to St. John’s Anglican Church Memorial Fund.

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Carol Ann Joynt

Peacefully in hospital, Smiths Falls, after residing for almost 21 years at Lombard Manor, Carol Ann Joynt passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2014 at the age of 72. Predeceased by her parents Ormand Cecil Joynt and Gertrude Joy (Pritchard) Joynt. Loved sister of Norma (Clarence) Niblock of Smiths Falls, Phyllis (the late Alton) Gould of Sault Ste. Marie, Lois (the late Robert) Favro of Churchville, NY and Russell (Joan) Joynt of Lombardy. Fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews extended family and friends. Special thanks to the staff at Lombard Manor for their exceptional care and concern over all these years, and to Dr. Pierce, Dr. Toth and the staff in the ICU - Smiths Falls for their care and compassion as well. Services and Interment at Rideau Ferry Cemetery will be held in the spring. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the Smiths Falls Free Methodist Church.

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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Peacefully at home with her loving and devoted family by her side on Saturday, February 15, 2014 just shy of her 59th birthday.

Beloved wife of Malcolm. Loving mother to Stuart (Emily), Simon, and Philip. Daughter of Leonard Atkinson, and dear sister to Shane. Predeceased by her mother Rose and her brother Peter. Friends are invited to visit with the family at Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Thursday, February 20, 2014 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Funeral Service will be held in the chapel on Friday, February 21, 2014 at 11 o’clock. As expressions of sympathy donations in memory of Teresa to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.

Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca

John E. Ashley

John Edward Ashley passed away at Smiths Falls Hospital on Tuesday, February 11, 2014, following a brief illness at the age of 75. Loving and devoted father of Shawna (Drew) Thorburn and Erin Ashley (Blaine Smith). Cherished grandfather of John Michael, Shawna, Sophie and Jackson. John will be fondly remembered by Mary Lemmermeyer, Mary’s entire family, Andy and Catharine Kusters, as well as his many friends in the Smiths Falls and surrounding area.

Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Friday, February 14, 2014 from 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral Service took place on Saturday in the Chapel at 11 a.m. Interment followed at Hillcrest Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

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

Elizabeth Argyelan was born in Hungary in 1918.

At the age of 20 she came to Montreal, Canada.

The following year she met and married Anthony Demchuk who had come to Montreal from Poland in 1925. Two years later, now with two daughters, Helen and Irene, Elizabeth and Tony moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba; and made a life there, completing the family with a third daughter, Janis. In 1998 after the death of her husband, Elizabeth came to live in Perth to be closer to two of her daughters. In the year 2000 Elizabeth lost her youngest daughter Janis to cancer. She remained in Perth till her death on February 5th, 2014. She is remembered fondly and with love by many, including two Grandchildren, Jeremy and Lara; and three great grandchildren, Willow, Wednesday and Tristan; as well as cousins on the Polish side of the family. In remembrance, contributions to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

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

C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc.

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DEATH NOTICE

Ashley

JONES James Henry “J J” Passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, February 9, 2014.

“J J” Jones of Almonte (Newfie Native), in his 57th year.

Husband and best friend to Yvonne.

Missed by his children Raymond (Tamara), Victoria, Melody (Ian), Connie, Jason, Stacy and Matthew. Proud “Papa” to Corrissa, Lawson, Joshua, Dylan, Amanda, William and Faith. Survived by his loving siblings Betty-Ann (John), Mary, Alice, Louise, Juanita, Bill, Fred, Sam and Dave. Now he is with his parents James Henry Sr. and Marie and siblings Donna and Con. Family and friends were received at C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL INC. 127 Church St., Almonte, ON. (613)-256-3313 On Thursday, February 13, 2014 from 1pm to 3pm. Funeral Service followed in the Chapel. Reception occurred after the service at the Naismith Pub. Donations in memory of JJ may be made to your local branch of the Legion.

Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

Elizabeth Argyelan Demchuk

DEATH NOTICE

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

THOMPSON, Mary – September 7, 1919 February 22, 2013 – In loving memory of our beloved Mom, Grandma, Great Granny and Great Great Granny.

Her children were her pride and joy, and what she was living for.

There was nothing she would not do, for the family she adored.

She kept us all together with her love and with her care, and even if we were miles from home, we could always feel her near.

Oh Mom/Grandma you were our home sweet home; our memories of you will forever linger on.

We hold you in our hearts forever and ever more, and there you will stay each and every day until we meet again at heavens door.

Missing you with smiles and tears for all the memories you gave us in your 93 plus years.

Thank you, Mom/Grandma All our Love Your Daughters, Sons-In-law, Sons, Daughters-in-law, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Great Great Grandchildren, and all the strays you collected over the years including Jack the dog.

We love you

BOWMAN – In loving memory of W. Grant Bowman, 1 year ago February 21st...

Today recalls the memory Of a loved one gone to rest, And those who think of him today Are those who loved him best.

The flowers we lay upon his grave May wither and decay, But the love for him who lies beneath Will never fade away.

Forever in our hearts, Bev, Rod & Bev, Glenn & Kelly, Heather & Tom, Grandchildren and great-grandson.

COLLEEN WOODS May 1, 1930 – February 23, 2010 Four years have passed since that sad day, When one we loved was called away, Loved in life, honoured in death, Treasured in memory, one of the best.

Always loved Husband Maynard Son Ron Daughter Marilyn and family

McLAREN, Irene - In loving memory of a dear wife and mother, Irene McLaren, who passed away February 19, 1999.

There’s a special kind of feeling When we think about you Irene.

It’s a pleasure to remember All the happy times we’ve had.

There’s a special kind of caring That is meant for you alone.

There’s a place somewhere Within our hearts That only you can own.

Husband Boyd McLaren and Family

COMING EVENTS “Classic Country” -From the Heart, For the Heart.

February 23, 1:30-7:30 p.m. Westboro Legion, 389 Richmond Rd (near Churchill), Ottawa.

Advance tickets $10.

613-592-9433.

WHITEN In memory of a loving husband, father and grandfather, Wade Whiten who passed away on Feb. 23, 2013.

It’s lonely here without you We miss you more each day For life is not the same to us Since you were called away.

To your resting place we visit Place flowers there with care But no one knows our heartache When we turn and leave you there.

Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by wife Diane, children: Teena (Matt), Todd, Crystal (Marty); grandchildren: Brandon, Taylor, Zoe, Owen, Charleigh, mother Elaine, brother Brent, sisters Linda, Terry, Penny, Kim and their families

JimmyG Comedy Hypnotist Show, Toledo Legion, Saturday, March 8, 8 p.m.

Tickets: $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Tickets available at Kitley Grocery in Toledo or Wrightway Services in Smiths Falls or by calling 613-275-7228.

COMING EVENTS

FOR SALE

Learn your Landowner Rights on March 8.

Registration 12 noon, meeting 1 p.m. Held at Deer Brook Hunt Camp, Cruise Rd., North Frontenac. Info call Neil Porteous 613-479-9970.

1956 Wurlitzer, Box, for records roll top glass cover, down both sides at Call 613-267-4463.

Juke (45’s) lights front.

FIREWOOD

FIREWOOD

Willows Firewood Dry Hardwood

cut, split and delivered $350/cord Outdoor furnace wood available We deliver year ‘round. Prompt delivery

613-267-5772

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VEHICLES

FOR SALE

2000 Polaris ATV 325, low mileage, asking $2,400.

OTTAWA VALLEY 613-258-4695.

HEREFORD CLUB, AGM and commercial beef seminars. Hybrid vigor All brands of used appliwith Nancy Noecker, & ances sold (or repaired at OSPCA challenges. your place or ours) with Saturday March 1, 12:00 warranty and free delivery.

Noon lunch at Admaston We also sell new parts for Public School, Renfrew. most appliances. George Please confirm lunch at Peters Appliances, #3756 613-612-0822. For more Hwy. 43, Smiths Falls (beinfo tween Perth and Smiths ottawaherefords.com Falls). (613)283-8634.

ALL BREEDS WELCOME!!

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WHITEN, Wade In loving memory of our dear father, who left us February 23, 2013.

Although your smile is gone forever And your hand we can no longer touch We still have wonderful memories Of a Dad we loved so much.

Please know you will never be forgotten Though on earth you are no more.

In our memories you will live forever Always loved as you were before.

Many think the wound inside will heal But, little do they know, the sorrow we still conceal.

So Dear God please take a message to our Dad in heaven above Tell him how much we miss him and give him all our love.

Deeply missed and always loved by his children and grandchildren Todd Teena and Matt, Brandon, Taylor, Zoe, Owen Crystal & Marty, Charleigh

COMING EVENTS

COMING EVENTS

WE ARE OPEN! Great for Grandkids, the Whole Family & March Break Fun! www.fultons.ca 613 256-3867

Antique chrome gray marble-look top table, $100; TV entertainment unit (accommodates movies, games and equipment), $200; full size 6 drawer dresser with mirror and matching 5 drawer tall dresser, $300. Call between 3-5 p.m.

613-267-5013.

Brand New Mattress Sale200+ Beds in Stock. More Quality Less Money.

Quality Used Appliances Sold with Warranty. Best Price in Town! Dan Peters Sales- 3768 Hwy 43 West, Smiths Falls. Open Tuesday-Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Delivery Available. After Hours Appointments Available 613-284-1234.

R. Thomson Auto • • •

Sales and Service

Buy with confidence Reliable and affordable used vehicles Financing O.A.C.

FIREWOOD Wanted, someone to cut my firewood on shares. Elgin area. 613-359-5275.

MUSIC Certified piano technician, with Piano Technician’s Guild, extensive experience with tuning, repairing and rebuilding. Contact Grant Pattingale at 613-284-8333, 1-877-742-6648 or www.piano4u.ca

Hunter Safety/Canadian Fire-arms Courses and exams throughout the year.

Held once a month at Carp. Call Wenda Cochran 613-256-2409.

STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS UP TO 60% OFF!30x40, 40x60, 50x80, 60x100,80x100 sell for balance owed!

Call: 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

FIREWOOD

WANTED

Dry firewood available at Buying Comic Books. Old the pile or delivered. Hard- comic books in the house?

Turn them into cash today. wood mix. 613-264-8143.

My hobby, your gain. selFirewood- Cut, split and lyourcmics@hotmail.com delivered or picked up. Dry 613-539-9617. seasoned hardwood or softwood from $50/face Contractor pays top cash cord. Phone Greg Knops for property in need of (613)658-3358, cell renovation or repair, any area. Gerry Hudson, King(613)340-1045. ston (613)449-1668 Sales Rideau Firewood for sale. Ready Representative to burn. Minimum order Town and Country Realty Ltd, Brokerage required. 613-257-5095.

(613)273-5000.

TD Loggings, taking orders, tandem loads fire- Wanted - furnace oil, will wood. 18-16-20 lengths remove tank if possible. hardwood, starting Call 613-479-2870. $1,100. 18-21 cords/load.

Visa, Mastercard accepted.

VEHICLES 613-812-5454 or 613-264-5454 Tyler.

1999 Honda Odyssey van, 7 seater, back seat folds or COMING EVENTS removes. Good running order. 350,000 km. Asking $2,000. 613-323-0440.

2007 Kia Rondo EX, 225,000 km. 6 cylinders.

Dark grey, light grey interior. Non-smoking, mostly highway kilometers. $3,700.

Call Jeff at 613-258-9958.

Assortment of used tires, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16.5.

Summers, all-season and snows. Also used car parts. Gord 613-257-2498.

FARM 20 4x5 round bales of grassy hay, $50 each; and 14 4x5 round bales of grassy hay, $55 each.

613-256-3695.

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Beef cattle wanted to buy.

Bred cows or cow/calf pairs. Also steers and heifers 400-800 lbs.

613-273-5557.

$$ MONEY $$

Horses wanted to buy, (any type). 613-484-3085.

613-267-7484

Lyndhurst Gun & Militaria Show at the Lyndhurst Legion. Sunday, February 23, 2014, 9 am-3 pm. Halfway between Kingston and Smiths Falls. Take Hwy 15 to 33, follow 33 to the Legion. Admission $5.00.

Ladies and accompanied children under 16 free.

Buy/sell/trade.

Firearms, ammunition, knives, military antiques, hunting gear & fishing tackle. For show info and table inquiries call John (613)928-2382, siderisjp@sympatico.ca.

All firearm laws are to be obeyed, trigger locks are required.

Reasonable Offers accepted. Simmons hide-abed, double, excellent condition; dining kitchen set, pine wood finish, 4 hoop back chairs; large black arbourite coffee table, like new; 32” Panasonic TV with stand; desk, pine coloured, 8 drawers, 2 standup fans. 613-267-1829.

LIVESTOCK

Registered Black Angus Bulls For Sale Burnbrae Farms has two yearling bulls for sale. Sired by Net FARM Worth from 2 of our top cows. These bulls were 4x5 round bales of hay for born last January and are sale. Stored under cover. ready to go to work. ConCarleton Place area. tact Richard for more de613-253-8006. tails $2,000 Please Contact 613-341-2029 Hay for Sale- 2013 4x5 hard core round bales, Registered Clydesdale first cut grassy and stored mare, 8 years old, broke inside -contact double and single, dark 613-284-1753. bay, nicely marked, quiet; 3 year old commercial Hay- large and small gelding, greenbroke sinbales. Excellent quality. gle, bay and nicely Delivery available. Leave marked. Please call Mike message 613-345-1655.

613-264-1980.

CONSOLIDATE Debts Mortgages to 90% No income, Bad credit OK! Better Option Mortgage #10969 1-800-282-1169 www.mortgageontario.com

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Cedar (white), quality lumber, most sizes, decking, T&G, channel rustic.

Also huge bundles of cedar slabs ($45) and large bags of shavings ($35). www.scoutenwhitecedar.ca Everett piano for sale, (613)283-3629. asking $500. 5’ long, 3’ Disability Products. Buy high, 2’ deep. and Sell stair lifts, scoot- 613-275-2342. ers, bath lifts, patient lifts, hospital beds, etc. Call Silver Cross Ottawa HUNTING SUPPLIES (613)231-3549.

Canadian Firearm/Hunter I Connect AV. Need help Safety Courses. Call Dave with your electronics, are Arbour 613-257-7489 or they hooked up right? Au- visit www. dio video in-home tutor- valleysportsmanshow.com ing. Mike 613-285-0655, for dates and details of courses near you.

613-264-5515.

Maple syrup supplies and containers for sale, call Harold at 613-499-2090 or 613-341-1868 or walkermaple@ripnet.com

VEHICLES

2013 hay, timothy, brome, small square bales, $3.50 firm; 13 green lamming pens, excellent condition, $85 each.

Carleton P l a c e / P e r t h 613-326-0366.

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FINANCIAL / INCOME TAX Personal tax preparation, over 40 years experience, $35.

Valerie Kerr 613-267-6708. Franktown Road.

The Only Way, Personal and Small Business Tax Preparation. Certified and Professional, prompt and efficient service. Patricia Hendry 613-267-5293 (home). Answering service available.

COMMERCIAL RENT

JD 5500 4x4 loader $1,575; NH 4630 like new $8,950; Neufield 342 loader $3,250; IH 5100 drill 16x7 $2,950.

613-223-6026.

St. Jean’s Farrier Service. Carleton Place, downtown, 2 stores, 761 sq. ft.

613-283-1198. $650. 1000 ft. $875. Also Wanted to buy, horses, Gibson Center, good comcolts and ponies, all types. mercial office space, 900, Contact Bob Perkins at 1200, 3000 sq. ft.

613-257-5711.

(613)342-6030.

TOM’S CUSTOM

Store front retail space.

Excellent location, downtown Carleton Place, near Pug puppies, dewormed town hall. 613-867-1905. and first shots, ready to go March 1. $700. Call FOR RENT 613-326-0091.

PETS

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

Insured and Bonded Free Estimates (613)283-8475 FOR RENT CL438856_1024

DONOVAN, Helen Marie, February 22, 1998 Remembering a beloved mother and grandmother who dedicated her life to her children A special laugh, a special face, And in our hearts a special place.

No words we speak can every say, How much we miss you everyday.

Love you forever and always, Joan, Don, Charlie, Dianne, Art and Nancy and grandchildren

IN MEMORIAM

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Set your dog free with a Dogwatch Hidden Fence System. Service and installation of any system.

1(800)647-3307. www.dogwatchontario.ca

1 bdrm, utilities and appliances included. $900 per month. Secure, Adults only bldg. Call 613-278-2878.

FOR RENT

FOR RENT

ASHLEY CHASE

LUXURY APARTMENTS ASHLEY CHASE now has a 1 bedroom unit available, as well as a couple of 2 bedroom, one bathroom units.

ASHLEY CHASE is a luxury apartment building with an exercise room, library, and entertainment room. All units have central air.

Located near downtown Perth, overlooking the Tay River.

For information call Andrew Mitton 613-267-6980

COMMERCIAL RENT

COMMERCIAL RENT

COMMERCIAL RENT

FOR LEASE Heritage Court is an amazing group of 7 retail stores under one roof in Downtown Almonte.

Effective April 1st 1200 square feet of store front space will be available for a successful retail business.

For additional information please contact Gord Pike at 613-720-0456.

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Computer running slow?

Viruses, malware, blue screen?

Come into Staples today for a Total Repair service.

No upcharges, no hidden fees.

Staples CARLETON PLACE 613-253-2400 ext 236

Staples SMITHS FALLS 613-283-3200 ext 236

Staples 302 Colonnade Dr. KEMPTVILLE 613-258-5900

CLASSIFIED

PHONE:

1-888-967-3237 1-888-WORD ADS

www.emcclassified.ca

FOR RENT 1 bedroom apartment in Old Town Kemptville, top floor of tri-plex, newly renovated, fridge, stove, heat, parking and storage included. No dogs. No smoking. $695/month.

Available April 1. Please leave a message 613-720-4328.

1 bedroom apt. Downtown Perth. $775 utilities included. Fridge, stove included. 613-267-6115.

1 bedroom, second floor apartment, Balderson.

Fridge, stove, heat and hydro included. $900/month.

No pets. First and last required.

Gerry 613-278-0088.

FOR RENT

FOR RENT

1 bedroom upstairs apt.

Central location, Carleton Place. Fridge and stove included. First and last months rent and good references required. $650 plus heat and hydro. No pets. 613-257-4627.

2 bedroom 3rd floor apartment. Perth. Heat, water, fridge, stove, parking, yard. Coin laundry in basement. $700/month plus hydro.

Available January 1. 613-267-6617.

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1 bedroom apt. 15 min. east of Perth. $650 plus heat. Fridge, stove, washer, dryer included.

613-267-6115.

FOR RENT

LUXURY APARTMENTS COLONEL BY now has a couple of two bedroom units available, with one or two bathrooms.

COLONEL BY is a luxury apartment building with a library, entertainment room, exercise room.

All units have central air. Located in a residential area close to the County Fair Mall in Smiths Falls.

For information call Andrew Mitton 613-283-9650 FOR SALE

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

FOR RENT

2 bedroom apartment in Smiths Falls, centrally located, heat, hydro and water, parking and laundry included. $850/month. Call Perry 613-284-4191, Weagle Realty Ltd Brokerage.

2 bedroom apt. Perth.

Upper level. Balcony, laundry room. Heat included.

Parking. Fridge and stove.

Renovated. $740 plus hydro. First/last. References.

613-868-5323.

2 bedroom, bright, clean apt. Carleton Place. Appliances included. Quiet neighborhood, free parking. Hydro extra. Close to amenities. A must see!

613-257-1566.

2 bedroom -Carleton Place $760. Well maintained, clean, quiet apartment building, secure entrance.

Stove, fridge, parking included, hydro extra. Laundry on first floor.

613-913-3095.

2 level 3 bedroom home.

6 years new in sought after neighbourhood minutes to Perth. Great room with gas fireplace. Great working kitchen. Main floor master with ensuite and walk-in closet. Main floor laundry/powder room. Upper level 2 large bedrooms and 4 piece bath. Partially finished basement and cozy family room. 2 car garage. $1,500/mth plus utilities.

To view 613-264-0002.

(2)2 bedroom apartments in Perth, fridge and stove included, 670 and $795 plus hydro.

Call 613-267-6115.

3 bedroom, newer executive home with view of Dalhousie Lake. Access to public beach, 5 appliances included, main floor master with ensuite, rent $1,100 per month. Propane heat and utilities extra.

Respectfully, no smoking, no pets.

613-264-0002.

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

FOR RENT

Almonte- 2 private rooms, 1 room $480.00 and 1 room with private bathroom $570.00, Bachelor Apartment $675.00 all inc util. internet, cable. Carleton Place- 2 1 Bedroom Apt, $670.00 .plus util.

Commercial or retail space $650.00 plus ulil Indoor and outdoor parking and storage for rent. Call 613-253-7777.

Almonte, house for rent, 3 bedrooms, gas heat, garage, large lot. $1,200/month plus utilities, no pets. Available March 1. 613-256-3202.

Carleton Place. 2 bedroom apartment, private entrance, March 1. Heat, hydro, cable included. No pets. 613-257-5387.

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

613-867-1905.

MORTGAGES

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Visit: www.MMAmortgages.com (Lic#12126).

FOR RENT

FOR RENT

FOR RENT

Kemptville- 2 bedroom, Grd flr apartment in downtown Bungalow. Newly renovated, new appliances. Fridge, range, m/w, d/w included. Coin washer/dryer in basement. Electric fireplace. No smoking.

Large common yard.

Utilities, heating and parking included- $1250/mth.

References, first and last req’d. Call 613-489-2323 or 613-880-8586.

Merrickville, $975. References required. Quiet, private, bright, furnished or unfurnished.

Fully equipped kitchen, bathroom, laundry, bedroom (queen), A/C, patio, parking, 4 minute walk to downtown. No smoking, no pets. 613-269-2964.

Merrickvillecentral, 2-storey, 1 bedroom plus loft apartment newly renovated, 2 bathrooms, parking, washer, dryer, fridge stove, dishwasher and water included. Hardwood floors. $1,000/month plus heat and hydro.

613-608-6033.

Serious enquiries only please.

Merrickville, 1 bedroom spacious, luxury apartment, newly renovated, 10’ ceilings, hydro massage soaker tub in large bathroom with separate standup shower, real slate and hardwood floors, 5 stainless steel appliances.

Heat, hydro, storage and parking included.

No smoking.

No pets.

Available February 1. $1,100/month. Leave a message 613-720-4328.

One month free rent!

Brand new 2 and 3 bedroom terrace homes with stainless steel appliances, washer and dryer, ceramic tile and ceramic back splash and much more in desirable neighbourhood.

Across from the hospital. $1,250-$1,400/mth. Water, condo fees and 1 parking spot included. Heat and hydro extra. Move-in today. For more information call Mike 613-325-0754 or 613-366-2007.

Downtown Smiths Falls, 2 bedroom, 18 Beckwith St South. Heat, hydro, water and parking included.

Laundry facilities on site.

Available March 1.

613-284-1736.

For Rent, 2 Bedroom upper apartment available April 1st. First and last required. $600.00 plus utilities, appliances included. No pets, no smoking.

Apartment is located in village of Lombardy, centrally located. Perfect for couple or single parent.

Please call 613-283-5523 or 813-812-5523 for more information.

Hopetown/Lanark area, heated small 2 bedroom bungalow, $725/month.

Fridge and stove included.

References. Suitable for quiet couple.

Call 613-259-3201 leave message.

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

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Osgoode: 2 bedroom apt.

Appliances, laundry & parking included. $800/month plus utilities.

No pets, available immediately. Walking distance to amenities. 613-826-3142.

FOR SALE

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ADVERTISE ACROSS ONTARIO OR ACROSS THE COUNTRY! For more information contact your local newspaper.

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VACATION/TRAVEL

COMING EVENTS OTTAWA SPRING RV SHOW - February 28 - March 2, 2014. EY Centre (formerly CE Centre), 4899 Uplands Drive, Ottawa. 20 dealers, campgrounds, new products, GIANT retail store, show-only specials. Discount admission at www.OttawaRVshow.com. Call TollFree 1-877-817-9500.

WORLD CLASS CRUISING CLOSE TO HOME! The hassle free way to travel 3,4,5 or 6 Nights in Private Staterooms

25th Annual HAVELOCK COUNTRY JAMBOREE - Alan Jackson, Dierks Bently, Josh Turner, Kellie P i c k l e r, T h e M a v e r i c s , S u z y Bogguss & Many Canada’s Largest Live Country Music & Camping Festival - AUG. 14-17, 2014, Over 25 Acts - BUY TICKETS 1-800-539-3353, www.HavelockJamboree.com.

INCLUDES: 6+25( (;&856,216 *5($7 0($/6 1,*+7/< (17(57$,10(17 AND MUCH MORE… StLawrenceCruiseLines.com TOLL-FREE 1-800-267-7868

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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REACH MILLIONS OF CUSTOMERS I N O N TA R I O W I T H O N E E A S Y C A L L ! Yo u r C l a s s i f i e d Ad or Display Ad would appear in weekly newspapers each week across Ontario in urban, suburban and rural areas. For more information Call Today Toll-Free 1-888-219-2560, Email: k.magill@sympatico.ca or visit: www.OntarioClassifiedAds.com.

WANTED WA N T E D : O L D T U B E A U D I O EQUIPMENT. 40 years or older.

Amplifiers, Stereo, Recording and Theatre Sound Equipment.

Hammond organs. Any condition, no floor model consoles. Call Toll-Free 1-800-947-0393 / 519-8532157.

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Kemptville- 2 bedroom upstairs apt. Available at Sandy Mountain. No pets.

First, last, references required. $850/mth. includes heat, hydro, fridge, stove, parking. 613-989-2100.

Kemptville- brand new, 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms contemporary condo terrace home in desirable neighbourhood.

1138 sq.ft. many upgrades.

Close to hospital, schools, hiking tails and shopping.

Condo fees, water and parking spot are included.

Gas and hydro extra. $1,300/mth. Call Mike 613-325-0754.

FOR SALE

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Code Apartments. Smiths Falls. Spacious, bright, 2 bedroom in clean, quiet, adult building. Fridge, stove, parking, laundry facilities. (613)283-7779.

DATING SERVICE. Long-term/shortterm relationships, free to try!

1 - 8 7 7 - 2 9 7 - 9 8 8 3 . Ta l k w i t h single ladies. Call #7878 or 1 - 8 8 8 - 5 3 4 - 6 9 8 4 . Ta l k n o w !

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#1 HIGH SPEED INTERNET $32.95/Month Absolutely no ports are blocked Unlimited Downloading Up to 11Mbps Download & 800Kbps Upload ORDER TODAY AT: www.acanac.ca or CALL TOLL-FREE: 1-866-281-3538 SAWMILLS from only $4,897 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

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

FOR RENT

Absolutely Beautiful 1&2 bedroom apartments

Secure 50â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Plus Building Carleton Place No Smoking No Pets $700.00 and up Seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Discounts

Call 613-720-9860 or 613-823-1694 0425.CLR430551

LEGAL NOTICE TO CREDITORS & OTHERS ALL CLAIMS against the Estate of MICHAEL GAGYI, late of 113 MacCampbell Drive, Perth, Ontario K7H 0A3 (in the County of Lanark), who died on or about the 18th day of October, 2013, must be filed with the hereinafter stated Solicitor for the undersigned personal representative on or before the 7th day of April, 2014; thereafter, the undersigned will distribute the assets of the said Estate, having regard only to claims then filed.

DATED at Smiths Falls, Ontario, this 12th day of February 2014.

MARIE ALINE DENYSE GAGYI, Estate Trustee Without a Will (Administratrix) Gregory W. Fournier, Solicitor 35 Daniel Street, Box 752 Smiths Falls, Ontario K7A 4W6 Her Solicitor herein.

COOK WANTED

HUMAN RESOURCES CLERK (Posting #CS2014-001) ROAD MAINTENANCE CREW â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6 Positions (Posting #PW2014-002) CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST (Posting #PW2014-003) For further details including qualifications and application deadline, visit our website at www.lanarkcounty.ca

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Lanark County is seeking competent, dynamic students to fill the following student positions this summer:

Experience needed. Asset to have experience in Indian breakfast and European and Indian dinner. Must be able to do prep work and excel in a busy work environment.

Please forward your resume to chef@chucklesjack.com Hourly pay $11.90 33 Centre Street, Smiths Falls. On K7A 3B8 Fax 613 2051397

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

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

Please call Brett

at 613-283-5555.

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Looking for Work?

If you are an outgoing, service oriented individual with a professional attitude we welcome you to apply for the following positions for the 2014 golf season: â&#x20AC;˘ Chefs, Cooks, Servers and Kitchen staff â&#x20AC;˘ Pro shop Assistants, Driving Range/ Cart Pen Maintenance, Playerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Assistants â&#x20AC;˘ Course Maintenance personnel, Day & Night Watermen - General equipment maintenance would be an asset.

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All positions are seasonal, full or part time. Unless specified, experience is an asset but not essential. ResumĂŠs will be accepted until Friday, March 7th and interviews begin the second week in March. Only those being considered for the positions will be contacted.

on the web: cesperth.ca

1717 Bear Hill Rd. Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Email: golf@greensmere.com Fax: (613) 839-7773

40 Sunset Boulevard Suite 102 Perth, Ontario, K7H 2Y4 Phone: 613-267-1381 Fax: 613-267-1806 Monday to Friday: 8:30 am to / ednesdays: 10 am to 4 pm

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The Lanark County Housing Corporation in Smiths Falls is seeking competent, dynamic students to ďŹ ll the following SUMMER STUDENT opportunities in Carleton Place, Perth and Smiths Falls: MAINTENANCE REPAIR CREW - #LHC2014-002 OFFICE CLERK - #LHC2014-003

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Smiths Falls. 1 bedroom apartment, ground floor, large living room with gas fireplace, kitchen, fridge, stove, microwave, lots of cupboards, 3 pc bath with shower in tub. Heat and hydro all inclusive. Parking for one car. Available May 1. Centrally located. No Perth - Large & Bright 2 pets. No smoking. Call Bedroom Apt. in a quiet Graham for appointment building on the 2nd floor. 613-283-0865.

Walking distance to downtown. Very bright Smiths Falls- available imwith 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ceilings.

In- mediately. Nice 2 bedroom cludes heat, water, apt. Downtown. Heat infridge, stove and parking. cluded. $725/mth. $835/mth. No smoking, 613-283-7000. no pets. Available Mar 1.

Laundry available.

Smiths Falls- Carss613-227-9110 ridge Apartment, 1 bedroom, $935/month, Perth- 1 bedroom apt. available immediately.

Centrally located. $675 in- Heat, hydro, cable includes heat, water, fridge, cluded. Please call stove. No pets, non-smok- 613-283-9650. ing building. Available March 1. First/last months Smiths Falls, Chambers rent. 613-257-2338.

St., cozy 2 bedroom, upper, heated.

Perth- 2 bedroom $700/month plus hydro. apartment, $775/mth. March 1. References, first last required.

Available immediately. and First/last required. 613-206-1577.

Please call Smiths Falls. Nice 2 bed613-283-9650. room upstairs apartment.

Perth, 2 bedroom apart- Fridge, stove, back yard, ment in clean, quiet, adult parking, non-smoking, no building. 10 Craig St. pets, first and last. $755 Fridge, stove, parking and plus hydro. 613-342-0829, laundry facilities. please leave message. $820/month + utilities.

Available immediately. Smiths Falls, room for rent, clean, central, lots of Phone 613-283-5996. added features, available March first.

Phone Perth, 2 bedroom apart- 613-283-7278. ment in quiet security building. Well looked after.

Fridge, stove, parking, balPERSONAL cony. Laundry in building. $795/month plus hydro.

No dogs. (613)349-9377.

Alcoholics Anonymous (613)284-2696.

Perth. Charming 2 bedroom apartment, in clean, Are you concerned about drinking? secure building, close to someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pool and amenities. No There is help available for you in AL-ANON/Alateen. dogs. Available April 1.

Call 613-284-6100, 613-267-6940.

257-3138, 272-3105, 203-3713, 826-2566, Perth, large, bright 2 bed- 283-5038. room apartments. Close to stores and other Dennis McCarthy, born amenities. Laundry, stor- July 1, 1977, and Brad age locker and parking McLinchey, born Decemavailable. Ample kitchen ber 30, 1974, or anyone cabinets and closet space. knowing their Private balcony. Fridge whereabouts please call and stove provided. Please Kate McGinnis as soon as call 613-264-0002. possible 613-253-2111 extension 6105.

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Available March 1. Beth 613-231-4127.

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FOR RENT

For further details including qualiďŹ cations and application deadline, visit our website at: www.lanarkcounty.ca If you meet the position qualiďŹ cations as found on our website, we look forward to receiving your rĂŠsumĂŠ.

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CONTRACT BUILDING INSPECTOR $54,470.13 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $66,957.70 Experience the excitement of the aerospace industry in a rural setting!

The Town of Mississippi Mills is an urban and rural municipality with a population of 12,385 located in the County of Lanark. The Building Inspector reports to the Chief Building Official and is responsible for the following:

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

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

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THE EMC - 44 - Thursday, February 20, 2014

Information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of job selection.

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LEGAL NOTICE TO CREDITORS & OTHERS

BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THE FOLLOWING DELIVERY ROUTE

Employment Opportunity Engineering Coordinator

Work consists of weekly pickup and delivery of papers from our Smiths Falls warehouse and delivered to mailboxes and specified addresses. Route maps and addresses will be provided within the geographic boundary of the specified route.

Bids accepted unĆ&#x;l Friday Feb 28, 2014 (5 p.m.)

Contracts Commence Wednesday March 6, 2014 Required documentaĆ&#x;on includes bid price, proof of insurance, proof of valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence and driving abstract. When submiĆŤng a bid remember to include reference # of route.

Bid informaĆ&#x;on packages available for pick up at the front desk located at 65 Lorne Street, Smiths Falls, ON. Bids addressed to: Lori Sommerdyk, DistribuĆ&#x;on Manager 80 Lorne Street, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 5J7 Email: lsommerdyk@stlemc.ca

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CONTRACT NOT NECESSARILY AWARDED TO LOWEST BIDDER. NOT A PUBLIC OPENING

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.

Developmental Services of Leeds and Grenville

The position of the Community Connections Support Worker is responsible for developing a broad range of client centered activities that promote choice in the areas of leisure/recreation, sensory activities, mobility fitness and integrated community outings. Instruction may be small group or individual and will always focus on promoting skill development and independence. Community Connections Support Workers are responsible for writing annual Community Connections Service plans, progress documentation and contributing to Individual Service Plans/Life plans as necessary.

Minimum Requirements: â&#x20AC;˘ 2 year community college diploma (DSW, CYW preferred) â&#x20AC;˘ 3 years practical experience with individuals who have a developmental disability in a community setting â&#x20AC;˘ CPI, CPR and First Aid Training â&#x20AC;˘ Valid Ontario driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence and access to a reliable vehicle

Please submit your resume to: sec@smithsequip.com

CNC MILL MACHINIST(S) (Brockville Plant)

February 14, 2014

James Ross Limited is a metal fabricator of innovative cleaning equipment for the Pulp and Paper industry. They operate four CNC machines including their new Nicolas Correa Axia 11.5 meter planner mill.

SOLOWAY WRIGHT LLP Attention: Travis A. Webb Barristers & Solicitors 900-427 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7Y2 Solicitors for the Estate Trustees Lois Taber and Joan Rombouts

You will be employed in a pleasant and supportive environment in Brockville, ON and enjoy a competitive salary and fringe beneďŹ ts.

If you want to develop your machinist career on some of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ nest machinery, then mail or e-mail your resume to:

LOST & FOUND

C.W. ARMSTRONG P.O. BOX 773 201 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 84 KING STREET WEST BROCKVILLE, ON K6V 5W1 e-mail: c.w.armstrong@myhighspeed.ca 1 877 779-2362 or (613) 498-2290

REQUIRES A Park Manager The Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley is seeking a Park Manager for Bellamy Park.

In cooperation with the Bellamy Park Management Board, the Manager shall plan, organize the administration, operation maintenance and development of programs at Bellamy Park, and organize, direct and control staff at Bellamy Park.

Copies of the Job Description are available at the Township OfďŹ ce or on the Townshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s web site at www.elizabethtown-kitley.on.ca.

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QualiďŹ ed applicants are invited to submit a resume, outlining work history, relevant education and qualiďŹ cations, in conďŹ dence, by 4:00 p.m. on March 4th, 2014 to: Yvonne L. Robert Administrator-Clerk Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley 6544 New Dublin Road R.R. #2 Addison, ON K0E 1A0 E-mail: yrobert@elizabethtown-kitley.on.ca Telephone: 613-345-7480

We thank all applicants for their interest in applying for this position, but only those qualifying for an interview will be contacted.

The Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley is an equal opportunity employer following rules and regulations set out by the Human Rights Code, and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation.â&#x20AC;?

THE EMC - 45 - Thursday, February 20, 2014

Found- Ladyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Polaroid prescription glasses in front of Scotiabank, Perth on Friday, February 7.

613-267-9613.

HELP WANTED

TOWNSHIP OF ELIZABETHTOWN-KITLEY

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Service Technician â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Position Available Immediately Must have experience working in one of the following trades: Farm Machinery Repair or Heavy Equipment Repair or Automotive Repair Willing to work 40-44HRS a week Willing to attend factory training Works well independently and with others Works well under timely deadlines in a professional and safe manor Exhibits good record keeping Exhibits good computer skills Must have your own general tools Must have a reasonable driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license abstract report Willing to participate in our health and safety program Promote Smiths Farm Equipment to our established customers and potential new customers Service Department Clerk â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Position Available Immediately Experience working in a dealership service department would be an asset Applicants will need to have great communication and organization skills The ability to work in a team environment as well on your own Great computer skills are required Willing to attend factory training Willing to participate in our health and safety program Job duties include but not limited to the following: Prepare well documented work orders Prepare and submit customer billing Prepare and submit all warranty claims to our suppliers Prepare and submit training requests Aid in the scheduling of work through the service department Promote service department growth through advertising and one on one contact Smiths Farm Equipment offers uniforms for technicians and an excellent benefits package. Wage will reflect experience.

Submit resume by Monday, February 24, 2014 to: Executive Director, DSLG, P.O. Box 1688, Brockville, ON K6V 6K8 Fax: (613) 345-1685 or lostler@developmentalservices.com

Gregory W. Fournier, Solicitor 35 Daniel Street, Box 752 Smiths Falls, Ontario K7A 4W6

Claims against the Estate of Bessie Velma Salter, late of Smiths Falls, Ontario (who died on January 23, 2014) must be in our hands

by March 20, 2014, after which the Estate will be distributed.

â&#x2014;&#x2020; Machine custom and complex parts and equipment with high tolerances â&#x2014;&#x2020; Ability to read and understand complex blueprints â&#x2014;&#x2020; CNC programming for lathes and milling machines an asset CL460590_0220

Smithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farm Equipment Jasper has two full time positions available in its service department

CHAD LEE HENDY, Estate Trustee With a Will (Executor)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

has an opening for a full-time Community Support Worker at Community Connections 6 Month Contract (with possible extension)

Please visit www.developmentalservices.com for complete job description.

DATED at Smiths Falls, Ontario, this 30th day of January 2014.

His Solicitor herein.

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Program Assistant (Part time) Anticipated Start Date: April 7, 2014 Role Description: s 0ROVIDES PROGRAM SUPPORT TO THE (OSPICE 4EAM s /RGANIZES MEETINGS CONFERENCES SEMINARS s )NDENTIlES ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENHANCED OR EXPANDED hospice services s &ACILITATES THE ORIENTATION OF NEW ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF AND ADMIN volunteers, ensures that they have the necessary supplies and equipment s 0REPARATION OF ANNUAL REPORT AND STATISTICAL REPORTS THROUGH EXISTing database s -ANAGE FUNDRAISING DATABASES AND DATA ENTRY The successful candidate will: s (AVE MINIMUM OF YEARS EXPERIENCE IN A PROGRAM ASSISTANT ROLE s (AVE EXPERIENCE IN GOVERNANCE WITH A "OARD OF $IRECTORS s (AVE EXCELLENT KNOWLEDGE OF -3 OFlCE AND OTHER TOOLS WORD

outlook, excel, powerpoint, internet) s "E A TEAM PLAYER AND ABLE TO WORK AUTONOMOUSLY s "E EMPATHETIC COMPASSIONATE AND SHOW SENSITIVITY TO CLIENTS THAT are emotional or in distress s (AVE A KEEN INTEREST IN MAKING A DIFFERENCE AND WILLINGNESS TO provide support outside of regular business hours s %XPERIENCE WITH 'IFT 7ORKS &UNDRAISING $ATABASE IS CONSIDERED an asset 4HIS IS A PART TIME CONTRACT ENTRY LEVEL POSITION FUNDED THROUGH THE #HAMPLAIN ,(). )NTERESTED CANDIDATES ARE ASKED TO EMAIL A COVER letter with salary expectations and current rĂŠsumĂŠ. $EADLINE DATE BY P M ON &RIDAY &EBRUARY

TO DAWN RODGER BETHDONOVANHOSPICE CA %XECUTIVE $IRECTOR Attn: Hiring Committee Beth Donovan Hospice thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. .O PHONE CALLS PLEASE

The Municipality of North Grenville is accepting resumes from interested and qualiďŹ ed candidates for the position of Engineering Coordinator (full time, permanent).

A complete job description and information regarding salary is available at www.northgrenville.ca/employment.cfm.

Your resume and references must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m. (local time) on Thursday March 6, 2014 to: Christa Stewart, Public Works Clerk Municipality of North Grenville 285 County Road 44, Box 130, Kemptville ON K0G 1J0 Telephone: 613-258-9569 x133 Fax: 613-258-9620 e-mail: cstewart@northgrenville.on.ca

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1) Perth RR#1 (approx 348 papers) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Reference #PC001

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Beth Donovan Hospice is a registered charity dedicated to providing specialized compassionate support and respite care to individuals and their familes who have been diagnosed with a life limiting or terminal illness.

We are looking for a well organized individual with excellent communication skills for the following position:

ALL CLAIMS against the Estate of BRIAN OWEN JOSEPH HENDY, late of 37 Daniel Street, Smiths Falls, Ontario, K7A 1J5 (in the County of Lanark), who died on or about the 22nd day of December, 2013, must be filed with the hereinafter stated Solicitor for the undersigned personal representative on or before the 24th day of March, 2014; thereafter, the undersigned will distribute the assets of the said Estate, having regard only to claims then filed.

Administrative Assistant position, VonSchrader Canada, Carleton Place.

Strong computer skills, A/P, A/R, Payroll, Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, Quick Books.

Experience in Internet Marketing an asset. Email resume to vonschradercanada@bellnet.ca 613-257-5200.

CANCEL YOUR TIMESHARE. NO RISK program. STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. FREE Consultation. Call us NOW. We can Help! 1-888-356-5248 Conveinence Store in Perth looking for mature, polite, responsible and reliable person to work parttime during evenings and weekends. If interested please email a resume to convenience230@hotmail.ca Dental Hygienist for 1 year maternity leave, start mid-April. Full-time. Almonte. Fax resume to: 613-256-1832.

Do you have 10 hours/week To Earn $1500/month? Operate a Mini Office from your home computer. Free Online training. www.debsminioffice.com

HELP WANTED

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HELP WANTED!!

Make up to $1000 A Week Mailing Brochures From Home!

Helping Home Workers Since 2001!

Genuine Opportunity! NO Experience Required!

Start Immediately! www.TheMailingHub.com

Greyleith, part of the Cruickshank Group of companies has openings for the following positions:

Heavy Struc tural , Ski ll ed L abourers We are currently looking for individuals skilled in structural concrete formwork and experienced labourers for projects in the Eastern Ontario and Ottawa Valley area.

We are looking for hard working individuals who always keep safety in mind.

To apply, please send resume and cover letter in confidence to: ghr11@ c rui c kshankgroup.c om or Fax # 613-2534658 as soon as possible.

www.cruickshankgroup.com

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Big Brothers Big Sisters

HOMEWORKERS NEEDED!!! $775.35 Weekly Mailing Companies Brochures / DATA ENTRY For Cash, $300-$1000 Daily From Your Home Computer. Genuine!. PT/FT, No Experience Required. Start Immediately!. www.CanadianMailers.com

Part-time Creative Support Worker required for young man with autism. Evenings, alternate weekend days.

Own transportation necessary. Email resume: janice_g_martin@hotmail. com

HOME IMPROVEMENTS No job too small!

Free estimates • Home Renovations • Plumbing Repairs • Painting/cleanup • Concrete work Doug Morley 257-7177

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Family Relief Worker - TransportaƟon

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The Family Relief Program provides support to individuals with special needs. We are seeking a caring and reliable individual to transport a child from Carleton Place to the Beckwith Day Care on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 8:50 am then bring him home at 2:55pm. Interested candidates must have a valid license, 2 million liability insurance and a recent criminal reference check.

Tired from working all week and then having to clean all weekend! I am an energetic, house cleaner looking for a few new clients. Very experienced and extremely thorough.

Cleaning in the Carleton Place and surrounding areas. References upon request.

Barb McKay 613-492-0448.

Classifieds get results.

283-3182 Toll-free 1-888-9673237 1-888WORD ADS

EXPERIENCED CONSTRUCTION SALES PERSON Submit resumes by email to jim@awdcontractors.ca or fax 613-267-4212

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NOTICE OF TENDER Rideau Community Health Services invites tenders for janitorial services at: Merrickville District Community Health Centre 354 Read Street, Merrickville and/or Smiths Falls Community Health Centre 2 Gould Street, Smiths Falls Interested parties must obtain tender specifications from Judy Harting 613-269-3400 x226 or e-mail jharting@RideauCHS.ca Proposals must be submitted to the undersigned no later than Friday March 7th, 2014 at 4:00 pm.

Anne Caron, Director Corporate Services 354 Read Street, P.O. Box 550 Merrickville, ON K0G 1N0 acaron@RideauCHS.ca

SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER MUNICIPAL TAX SALES ACT THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF SMITHS FALLS

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BUSINESS SERVICES

SAWBLADE SHARPENING: Tools not cutting it? We sharpen carbide sawblades, chainsaws, reel mowers, etc.

Contact Riley 613-400-7288 email ssharpening@outlook.com Stittsville Area

GARAGE SALE/ FLEA MARKET Almonte Antique Market, 26 Mill St. in historic downtown Almonte.

613-256-1511. 36 vendors. Open daily 10-5.

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30 BenneƩ Street, Unit1 Carleton Place, ON K7C 4J9 Tel: 257-7619 or 1-866-257-7618 Fax: 257-2209

The Painter Barry Richardson, Free estimate, Great preparation, Beautiful finish. Barry does estimate, preparation and painting.

613-200-0256 Carleton Place.

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Lanark Community Programs Lanark County Family Relief Program

Deadline for applicaƟons is February 28th, 2014 at 12:00pm.

and read “Business Opportunity” in ABOUT US to learn about a selfemployment opportunity serving businesses in your community.

A background in sales, marketing or customer services is ideal to utilize our advertising venue offering businesses help in sustaining and increasing sales.

There are no fees.

Or call 705-325-0652 for further details.

Willows Agriservices Ltd. is looking to hire a field sprayer operator for the 2014 cropping season. The ideal candidate would possess 5 or more years of experience and have a valid exterminators license. The position can be seasonal or lead to full time employment. An AZ license would be an asset.

Please email resumes to: jenn@willowsagriservices.ca WILLOWS Agriservices Ltd 422 Hartsgravel Rd. Delta ON, K0E 1G0

Position Purpose: To create, influence and improve the social media presence of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County and its events and activities.

Note: Successful candidate must be eligible for E.I. Benefits. To verify your eligibility for this program, you may visit your local Service Canada office and ask them to verify your eligibility for a “JCP” program.

For more information, please visit www.bigbrothersbigsisterslanark.ca

Interested candidates should download a worker applicaƟon from our web site www.lcp-fr.com and submit it with resume to Family Relief Program AƩenƟon to ChrisƟne Crampton, address above or call 613 257-7619 ext. 326.

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Maple Key Day Camp in Perth is looking for talented and energetic WORK WANTED male and female counselors for Summer Certified Mason. 12 years 2014. Apply online at experience. Chimney rewww.maplekeydaycamp.com pair, restoration, parging, repointing. Brick, block Mature, experienced and stone. Small/big job server needed. Flexible specialist. Free estimates. schedule. Part-time/Full- 613-250-0290. time. Apply by resume at: Free pick-up of old appli73 Bridge St., Carleton ances, furnaces, A/Cs, car Place or call batteries, electronics, oth613-257-1500. er scrap metal. Scott in Carleton Place Opportunity for 2 hairsty- 613-240-0374. lists with clientelle, 2 chairs available for rental M&K Renovations looking at Trichology Stylists, for jobs: Siding, decking, Perth. Cutting chair and fencing, drywall, painting, station, separate chair in laminated floors, windows, Call Mike for chemical area. Be self em- doors.

613-259-2446, ployed and control your quote, 613-464-2622. income. Enquiries kept confidential. Call or email: Professional & Reliable 613-326-0909 or andres- Movers- 2 Men & 17’ sash@outlook.com Cube $95/hr, 2 Men & 16’ Refrigerated Cube Van $95 Paid In Advance! Make hr + Fuel Surcharge, 3 $1000 a week mailing bro- Men & 25’ Moving Van $125/hr. Call to Book your chures from Home!

Helping Home workers Move 613-284-8281. since 2001! Genuine Opportunity! No Experience WORK WANTED Required. Start Immediately! www.mailingpartners.net

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Social Media Coordinator (Job Creation Partnership Position through Ministry of Training Colleges & Universities)

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We are looking for PHONE LINE VOLUNTEERS for our Brockville, Carleton Place, Gananoque, Kemptville, Perth & Prescott Offices If you possess a desire to help others who are experiencing difficulties and/or distress please call Debbie or Bruce at (613) 345-1290 or 1-866-544-5614 as soon as possible.

Training is provided.

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TAKE NOTICE that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on February 27th, 2014, at the law firm of Howard Ryan Kelford Knott & Dixon, 2 Main Street East, Smiths Falls, Ontario, K7A 1A2.

The tenders will then be opened in public on the same date at 3:15 p.m.

Description of Lands:1. LT 10 W/S KENSINGTON AVENUE PL 13884 LANARK S MONTAGUE; TOWN OF SMITHS FALLS (Assessment Roll No. 0904-020-025-28000) Minimum Tender Amount

$20,514.51

Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or a bank draft, trust corporation or Province of Ontario Savings Office payable to the Municipality (or Board) and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount.

The Municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold.

Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. The Municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.

This sale is governed by the Municipal Sales Tax Act and the Municipal Sales Tax Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and the relevant land transfer tax.

For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender contact: RICHARD T. KNOTT, SOLICITOR HOWARD RYAN KELFORD KNOTT & DIXON 2 MAIN STREET EAST SMITHS FALLS, ON K7A 1A2

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After 10 years of providing a trustworthy auction service based on honesty & integrity we are the areas leaders in the industry, we have a large network of buyers, acquiring the most for your items. We have even expanded our services to property clean ups, from start to finish we have the expertise to know what items can be brought to auction & what can be disposed of. We are your full Auction Service solution! Booking now for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s auction season! Give us a call and letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s see what we can do for you! To visit us on our new website go to www.lmauctions.ca

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Township of Drummond/North Elmsley Request for Proposal Preparation of a Development Charges Study and By-law Sealed proposals, each clearly marked as to their contents, will be received by Cindy Halcrow, Clerk Administrator, during normal ofďŹ ce hours until the hour of 12:00 pm. (noon, local time) on March 14, 2014 for the Preparation of a Development Charges Study and By-law

Request for Proposal Long Term Plan Financial Plan Sealed proposals, each clearly marked as to their contents, will be received by Cindy Halcrow, Clerk Administrator, during normal ofďŹ ce hours until the hour of 12:00 pm. (noon, local time) on March 14, 2014 for the Preparation of a Long Term Plan Financial Plan.

Request for Proposal General Insurance and Risk Management Services Program Sealed proposals, each clearly marked as to their contents, will be received by Cindy Halcrow, Clerk Administrator, during normal ofďŹ ce hours until the hour of 12:00 p.m. (noon, local time) on March 14, 2014 for General Insurance and Risk Management Services Program.

Request for proposal documents for the above are available at the Township OfďŹ ce, 310 Port Elmsley Road, RR 5, Perth, during normal ofďŹ ce hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or by emailing chalcrow@dnetownship.ca.

The Township of Drummond/North Elmsley reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The lowest or any proposal may not necessarily be accepted.

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Human Resources - Semex: 130 Stone Road West, Guelph, Ontario N1G 3Z2 Fax: (519) 821-8419 Email: humanresources@semex.com â&#x20AC;˘ Website: www.semex.com We thank all applicants for applying for this position, but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

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Township of Drummond/North Elmsley Request for Proposal To provide By-Law Enforcement Assistance with returning property to a safe and proper condition. (2014-2017) The Township of Drummond/North Elmsley Building/By-law Department is seeking a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Request for Proposalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (RFP), on an as needed basis for the hourly cost to supply 2 workers, a supervisor and a vehicle to attend select private properties, within the Township of Drummond North Elmsley.

The purpose being to make these locations safe, compliant and/or clean up the property that has been designated, through various township by-laws, as being sub-standard. The work will be completed under the direction of (C.B.O.) or designate. The Township understands that there will be extra costs for dumpsters, and/or special equipment and additional person power as required.

The purpose of the RFP is to hire a contractor to be available as needed throughout a 3 year period.

If you are interested in providing the costing for this service please send your proposal to Shawn Merriman, Chief Building OfďŹ cial and By-Law at cbo@dnetownship.ca or fax 613-267-2083

by April 1, 2014 at 4:30 pm. If you need further information please contact Shawn Merriman at 613-267-6500 ext 240.

We would like to thank all who submit but will only contact the successful applicant. The lowest bidder will not necessarily be the successful bidder as we reserve the right to review the candidates reputation and ability to meet the necessary skills, personnel and equipment to provide the needed service.

Respectfully, Shawn Merriman, CBCO, WETT Chief Building OfďŹ cial and By-Law THE EMC - 47 - Thursday, February 20, 2014

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Saturday, February 22 at 9:30 A.M. To be held at our facility 15093 Cty. Rd. 18, East of Osnabruck Centre From Hwy. 401 take Ingleside Exit #770 Dickinson Dr., travel North approx. 1 1/2 km to Osnabruck Centre, turn East onto Cty. Rd. 18, travel 1/2 km.

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We have been commissioned to auction (Part Four of) The contents of an Antique and Nostalgia store from Montreal consisting of a large qty. of advertising, toys, and other rare and interesting collectibles.

Note: This is an extremely partial listing of an over 1000 lot auction with a magnificent lineup of advertising, toys, collectibles, and items not found in many of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s auctions. Plan to attend for this is a very interesting auction with something for everyone. We are already booking spring 2014 on site auctions call now for available dates. We are now accepting consignments for our annual Spring Equipment & Machinery Auction.

The most successful spring auction is planned and booked in the winter!!!

Owner and Auctioneer not responsible for loss or accident Terms: Cash or good cheque with proper I.D. No Buyers Premium!!!!!!!

Auction Conducted By: Peter Ross Auction Services Ltd. Ingleside, ON (613) 537-8862 For full lising & pictures see www.theauctionfever.com

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We are currently seeking an individual for the role of Herd Assistant and one Summer Student within the Kemptville production facility. The successful candidate must have a good knowledge of livestock care and be physically capable of handling large bulls. Hay, silage and manure handling are part of the regular job duties. These roles require working regular days, weekends and statutory holidays as scheduled. To be considered for this role you should have strong agricultural experience, including livestock care, ability and experience operating farm equipment and good communication skills.

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QUALITY ENGINEER Scapa, a leading manufacturer of adhesive tape products is seeking a Quality Engineer for its Renfrew Operations. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating and directing Quality Assurance activities to ensure compliance with our ISO 9001/TS16949 quality system. As well as; analyze failures, implement corrective and preventive actions and conduct process audits, internal audits, supplier audits, and other duties as assigned.

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