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Smiths Falls' council has spoken.

After months of debate and public input, the preliminary design for Beckwith Street's redevelopment has been decided.

Council voted to proceed with Option 1, which features angled parking, increased accessibility on Beckwith, no bike lanes and a similar road width, at their council meeting on Monday, Feb. 26.

In a recorded vote, councillors Joe Gallipeau, Dawn Quinn, Jay Brennan and John Maloney voted in favour of Option 1. Mayor Shawn Pankow and Coun. Chris Cummings voted for Option 2. Coun. Lorraine Allen, who had voted for Option 2 in a committee meeting held before the recorded vote, was not present during the recorded vote that followed.

Parsons – the company tasked with the design work for Beckwith Street's reconstruction – had presented two design options to council on Feb. 20, which included Option 1, maintaining the angled parking, and Option 2, which featured parallel parking, wider sidewalks, and bike lanes at a lower cost.

Parsons had recommended that council go forward the "complete street" design featured in Option 2, which they said aimed to accommodate all forms of transport – pedestrians, cyclists and motorists.

Both options feature improved pedestrian crossings along Beckwith Street – raised intersections at Main Street and Russell Street to help slow the speed of traffic and pedestrian crosswalks at the problematic intersections of William Street and Church Street.

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Pictured, from left: Tucker Alarie, Melissa Brinkworth, and Tanner Alarie went bowling with their families at Gratton Bowling Lanes in Smiths Falls for the 38th annual Tim Hortons’ Bowl for Kids Sake, a fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County, on Saturday, Feb. 24. Bowl for Kids Sake is Big Brothers Big Sisters’ largest fundraising event of the year. A total of 773 bowlers participated across Lanark County this year, raising a grand total of $90,000. See more inside this week.

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Tim Hortons Bowl for Kids Sake hits a $90,000 strike in Lanark County Local bowling alleys were jam packed full year the agency had a new Bowl for Kids team, as over 773 bowlers came out to support Big Albany International, participate in our largest Brothers Big Sisters on Saturday and $90,000 fundraiser of the year. This team embraced the was raised to fund mentoring programs for this idea of a company wide Wii tournament and local children’s charity. held an office wide double elimination tournaBowl for Kids is a Canadian tradition from ment that included 44 games.

Coast to Coast. Big Brothers Big Sisters is not Bowl for Kids provides great morale building funded by the government, and this fun filled experiences to companies when their employees event raises approximately 20 per cent of the work together to give back to the community. agency’s annual budget.

Albany is another one of these great stories.

Local corporations have covered all the overFunds raised go to help children reach their head costs of the event, which means that all full potential through consistent, dependable funds raised by teams go directly to fund men- and nonconditional adult friendship. Over the toring programs for local children. These spon- years hundreds of children in Lanark County sors include: Tim Hortons as title sponsor; cor- have benefited from these relationships and the porate sponsors Arthur J. Gallagher, 92.3 Jack adults involved have overwhelmingly expressed FM, Canadian Tire, Guy Saumure & Sons Con- their enthusiasm for the friendship they have enstruction LTD., Hinton Dodge Chrysler, Co- joyed. In 2017, 654 kids were served throughout geco, Eaton, Pankow Financial Solutions Ltd., Lanark County.

StonCor Group, and TD, and Alley Sponsors, Children in the programs are matched with Colby McGeachy Professional Corporation, a caring adult volunteer, and they spend one to Perth Civitan Club, and Rob Roy’s Pub. Please five hours per week together. This is a program support businesses that support mentoring in that focuses on friendship, and helps children Lanark County. who need a mentor to look up to. Often the The Nintendo Wii event held in Perth was children in the programs come from single para big hit with young and old alike. Live music ent homes, and are in need of a role model and added a lot of fun and energy, and the Civitan someone to talk to. Adult volunteers are fully Hall was full of great sounds from local musi- screened and come from all walks of life, some cians including Terry Tufts, Jeff Kohl, In Hard are young adults, some are seniors — it’s the sort Times, Julie Kevan and Peter Brown, and Land- of volunteer program that can accommodate alon Bedor. Traditional bowling continues to be most anyone with a few hours to spare.

Paulina Hrebacka/Metroland a popular choice for participants, and Gratton The agency is actively seeking new volunteers Lucas Alarie, his wife Christine and their sons, Tucker (right) and Tanner were one of many Lanes in Smiths Falls and Vision Lanes in Car- for their mentoring programs, and would welleton Place were gracious hosts once again. come your calls or questions about volunteer families to participate in the 38th annual Tim Hortons’ Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser for The community rallied to ensure mentoring options. For more information about the agen- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County on Saturday, Feb. 24. The event was held at programs could continue. Those who couldn’t cy, visit www.bigbrothersbigsisterslanark.ca or Gratton Bowling Lanes in Smiths Falls. Across Lanark County, 773 bowlers participated in bowl held fun events at their workplaces. This call 613-283-0570. the event and raised a grand total of $90,000.

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Plans in works for possible four-bed hospice in Smiths Falls said. “There isn’t a back room where day to let them know about the road this all comes together. It’s all out in the ahead. open. We will know by June whether She recalled that she, along with a this is a green light.” group of other community residents, Plans are underway for a four-bed McKenna said that between 75 and came together since “our area was lackresidential hospice situated in Smiths 100 people per year will die at the hos- ing in palliative care.”

Falls that will fill a gap in the area. pice if it gets up and running. He also of“We, like you, are very rural,” he said.

“There’s lot of things we don’t know fered assurances that the palliative care Also, there is “a very large proportion of yet. It’s early days yet in the process,” bed and room at the Great War Memo- seniors,” and, “we have to travel to bigadmitted Peter McKenna, executive dirial Hospital site of the Perth and Smiths ger centres,” to access a lot of services. rector of the Rideau Community Health Falls District Hospital (PSFDH) would In the past seven years, the hospice has Services (RCHS), as the Rideau Tay remain. attracted more than 105 volunteers.

Residential Hospice project held a pubLori Van Manen, Regional Palliative “We learned how to utilize our vollic information meeting at Camp MerryCare Network lead with the LHIN, said unteers,” she said. But in organizing the wood, between Port Elmsley and Rideau that this proposal “only scratches the community behind them, “we had to do Ferry, on Wednesday, Feb. 14. “A lot of surface. It doesn’t meet the demand.” a lot of education in our community. A folks are drawn to the topic. It’s a pasShe added that a high number of peo- lot of them didn’t know about hospice/ sion for many of you in the room.” ple continue to die in hospital, and this palliative care.” The common reaction, He cautioned this is not going to hapnumber is higher in the LLG (Lanark, upon hearing the word hospice was pen in the next 12 months, but promised Leeds, Grenville) sub-region than it is “You’re the dying people, right?” this is the first of many public discusin the South East LHIN. “The goal is to “It’s a tricky word, hospice,” she sions.

Desmond Devoy/Metroland support people’s choice to die in other explained. She agreed that, yes, “it’s The conversation at the South East LHIN (Local Health Integration Net- Lisa Hubers, executive director of the Madawaska Valley Hospice, settings including home, hospice, and a place,” but also, “hospice is a philosophy …(of) lovingly responding to work) began about a year ago, since it speaks with attendees of the Rideau Tay Residential Hospice public long-term care.” whatever presents. Looking at that perwas noticed that there “was a bit of a meeting at Camp Merrywood on Feb. 14.

Gone down the road son, not through their illness …(but by) desert,” of residential hospice care along McKenna and his colleagues have looking at who they were.” the Highway 43 corridor between MerA lot of people in her area were dying $200,000 and $400,000 that the com- the building,” he said. In dealing with visited several hospices, including ones rickville and Tay Valley.

McKenna and his team are hammer- munity would need to fundraise for, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term in Cambridge, and Madawaska Val- in hospital since “it’s just very hard for ing out a business plan for the proposed with the total budget ranging between Care, he tactfully stated that “it is a won- ley Hospice Palliative Care, which is services to get to them.”

The residential hospice in Barry’s hospice, which needs to be first consid- $500,000 and $800,000. “We haven’t derful entity, but it is a bureaucracy. It co-located within St. Francis Memorial got a final budget,” he said, since they does not move at the speed the commu- Hospital in Barry’s Bay. Up in Mada- Bay is about 1,500 sq. ft., and includes ered by the LHIN. waska, he met with Lisa Hubers, the a family room, kitchen, additional beds “Our board will look at it … at the are still waiting to calculate costs like nity may like it to.”

They have also just begun the process hospice’s executive director, whom he for family, and more. It allows the dying end of February,” McKenna said. “It’s staffing. said “lives, breathes and works it every patient’s family to “really focus on beIt is his hope to have something built of site selection. big money to run a four-bed hospice,” “We do not have a site selected,” he day,” he said. he said, estimating the cost at between in two years, and he wants “to accelerate See HOSPICE page 5 And Hubers joined McKenna that

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Ireland’s great hunger is more proof of man’s inhumanity to man At Customs House Quay on the Rivin close quarters and in poor sanitary they allowed tenants to keep for themInternational assistance didn’t aler Liffey in Dublin, Ireland a haunting conditions, is believed to have killed selves was potatoes. So no surprise ways reach those in need and the overseries of sculptures depicts what the more people than starvation. that so many starved when the crop all British relief effort was half-hearted Irish call “The Great Hunger.” The The reality is that the potato famine failed! Most farmers were barely sub- at best. human figures in the memorial called wasn’t really a famine at all. Potatoes sisting on tiny tracts of land even beCruelly some in England’s intelFamine (by Dublin artist Rowan Gilwere highly prized at the time due to fore blight ravaged potato crops across lectual class believed the famine was lespie) appear to be walking toward their nutritional value. Nearly half the the Northern Hemisphere for several “nature’s way” of correcting high birth emigration ships at the quayside.

Irish population was entirely reliant on years. Still, it was only in Ireland that rates and overpopulation. Many of

BY JEFF MAGUIRE My son Craig and I saw and photothem. But there were many other crops people starved. those in the know simply looked the graphed the sculptures during our visit grown in Ireland and those commodiIt’s easy to find villains in this un- other way as hundreds of thousands to the Irish capital last September. It sion series Victoria which is about the ties, had they been made available to necessary tragedy. Throughout the starved or died of illness. The horror certainly wasn’t the only such monu- early years of the long reign of Eng- the population, would have ensured no famine the landowning class were ship- was unspeakable! ment we encountered as we travelled land’s Queen Victoria. An episode in one starved. ping much-needed Irish grain to BritMany Irish decided to flee their in the Republic of Ireland. There are Series 2 focused mainly on the Irish po- Tragedy ignored ain. They benefitted from the so-called plague-hit, impoverished nation. many others in Dublin and communi- tato famine and the Queen’s response The British government of the day “corn laws” which kept the price of Thousands more died on so-called ties across the island. to it. Soon after it aired I heard from was complicit in the tragedy which be- bread artificially high. Ireland’s poor “coffin ships” never seeing the New In June 2007 then Irish President a lady who asked whether the real Vic- fell the Irish because they largely failed couldn’t afford to buy their own pro- World they so desperately sought. The Mary McAleese unveiled a similar se- toria was moved to assist the famine to act despite knowing that most of duce.

Republic of Ireland has never recovries of statues on Toronto’s Lake On- plagued Irish, as depicted in the series. the food stuffs produced in the island The British Prime Minister in 1845 ered in terms of population. There are tario waterfront. The five sculptures, My answer was that history shows nation were being shipped out of the was Sir Robert Peel. He’s best known currently about 4.7 million living there. located in what is called Ireland Park, Queen Victoria did empathize with her country by the landlords. as the founder of London’s MetropoliIrish emigration in the 1840s reare also Gillespie’s work. They depict subjects in Ireland. She donated to the The problem is rooted in the reli- tan Police Service. Police officers were shaped North America however. The the arrival in Canada of refugees who international relief campaign mounted gious strife which has long plagued commonly called “Bobbies," due to aforementioned city of Toronto is one came to this country as a result of the to assist them.

Ireland. In Northern Ireland, which Peel’s nickname. That name has stuck good example. potato famine that struck Ireland in Despite my family connections to remains a province of the U.K., reli- of course!

The census of 1851 revealed that the middle 19th century. both Britain and Ireland I’ve never gious tensions continue to simmer to Peel was unable to convince his more than half of Toronto’s residents Some estimates are that one and a written about this terrible chapter this day.

Conservative colleagues to repeal the were Irish. In 1847 alone more than half million Irish people died of hun- in history. I believe many people are Early in the 19th century Irish Cath- corn laws. He was responsible for the 38,000 Irish arrived in a city which, ger and disease between 1845 and unaware of, or know little about, this olics — the vast majority of Ireland’s importation of corn maize from the at the time, had fewer than 20,000 1849. At least one million others emi- subject. citizens were Roman Catholic and re- U.S. to Ireland. But that move alone citizens. Many other Canadian centres, grated, mainly to the so-called New The potato was the staple food of main so to this day — were prohibited failed to stem the artificial famine. including Ottawa, also received large World, Canada and the United States. Ireland’s tenant farmers and their fam- by law from owning land. Technically In 1846 his successor, Whig PM numbers of Irish emigrants.

At that time there were approximately ilies. When potato blight destroyed the that had changed before the potato Lord John Russell, tried to shift the Ultimately Ireland’s Great Hunger eight million people living in Ireland, crop, beginning in 1845 and continu- blight. But in truth the majority of the burden to Irish and British absentee is simply more stark proof of man’s meaning the population declined 20-25 ing for several years, tens of thousands land was owned by British landlords landowners. But because tenant farm- inhumanity to man. per cent. starved. Illness, especially typhus a (most of them absentees) or Anglo- ers could no longer afford the rent the I wish I could say that situation has Last week I wrote a column which bacterial infection which usually oc- Irish Protestants. They held total pow- majority were evicted, worsening the improved in the world of today. But we focused on the current British televi- curs in epidemics among people living er over tenant farmers. The only food crisis. all know better!

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then expand from there. Van Manen added that “there was a very me- year (90,771 deaths in 2011-12 and 93,755 deaths in 2012-13. There thodical calculator for where those beds would go,” with 14 set for the is an expectation that this increasing death trend will continue to rise; • In the South East LHIN, there were about 4,720 individuals who being really present with that person.” By living with their South East LHIN. Going through the process, bureaucrats asked “Where loved one in his or her dying days, “they could let go of some else was there need, but no planning? That’s where Perth/Smiths Falls died between April 2015 and March 2016; • Excluding traumatic deaths, about 57 per cent, or 2,691 of those inof their responsibilities at home,” she said. “They can relax. was identified,” Van Manen said. “We are hopeful that we will have dividuals, received palliative care services on at least one occasion; and, They don’t have to think of those things. You can just be more funding from the ministry for more beds in the future.”

Van Manen also presented some illuminating numbers regarding end• In 2016, a quarter of the Lanark, Leeds and Grenville population there for (your) loved one.” was 65 years of age and over (about 30,300 people). By 2026, this is Even when death is present, family drama can also be pres- of-life care provincially and locally: • Approximately one per cent of the Ontario population dies each projected to increase to 34 per cent (about 40,400). ent, but a hospice setting is one Hubers found to be “neutral ground,” where people “kinda behave better. Families have a lot of history,” she said. “We see families come together in a better way.”

Hubers said she was often asked: “How can you do this every day?” But she finds the experience “rewarding,” and BY ASHLEY KULP Drynan confirmed.

This will allow the firm integrity commissioner’s a “privilege” in part because “you are privy to those stories akulp@metroland.com Cunningham, Swan, Carty, Little to review documents such as services will be used, Drynan (they are) sharing at the end of life.” & Bonham received the highest score council and employee codes recommended allotting Part of the need for having a strong volunteer base is that Lanark County is getting the jump on in the evaluation process out of seven of conduct, council-staff $10,000 in the 2019 budget. “as our population ages, and that population surge comes relations policy, integrity At the Feb. 21 meeting, Bill 68 compliance with the hiring of an submissions received. through … we may not have enough paid people on the Drynan said the firm has a “strong commissioner complaint Coun.

Richard Kidd integrity commissioner. ground, or enough spaces,” for hospice care. But if you have The appointment of the Kingston- familiarity of Lanark County and its policy, and others governing (Beckwith reeve) believed an army of volunteers in place, “you will have a community based firm of Cunningham, Swan, Carty, local municipalities” and provided a the rules of municipalities the integrity commissioner that know how to respond,” before it becomes “a crisis.” should start “March 1, 2019 Little & Bonham LLP as the integrity proposal that was clear and concise. She and local boards.

And not all of the volunteering needs to be onerous. One “It is the intent that such because that’s when the commissioner was approved during the also indicated Fleming brings a wealth volunteer simply refills bird feeders. tasks would be undertaken legislation says we have to Feb. 21 county council meeting. Lawyer of knowledge to the table.

“We never see him. He comes and goes. He buys the bird “In addition, the informal resolution and completed in advance of do it.”

Tony Fleming will be taking the lead on seed,” she said. approach versus immediate investigation the 2018 municipal election,” Drynan noted Kidd was the file.

The little things really do make a difference to families correct, but reiterated that the During discussion at the Feb. 14 is very desirable,” she continued. “Their Drynan said. standing by their loved one’s side. A local church group Drynan’s report outlined county will be working with corporate services committee meeting, proposal also provides for education makes sure that washroom cabinets are always filled with clerk/deputy chief administrative officer, and training for council members, staff there is $5,000 in the county’s Fleming to “develop policies, toiletries. One patient had children who lived on opposite Leslie Drynan, noted that a Request for and the public on the code of conduct, 2018 governance budget all of which will have to coasts — British Columbia and Nova Scotia — and they had Proposals (RFP) was issued on Dec. various policies and the complaint for integrity commissioner come back to council for to leave suddenly to be with their loved one, and “they forgot 13, 2017 and closed Jan. 15. The RFP process while instilling the values of services, which will be approval before they come things.” They were very glad of the toiletries. included the member municipalities accountability and transparency through used for those policy and into effect.”

By getting a hospice, she promised: “I think you will see a Coun.

Bill Dobson Drummond/North Elmsley, Lanark the provision of an ethical framework procedure reviews. The firm huge change in our community. It’s like giving yourself a pat doesn’t require a retainer but (Montague reeve) wondered Highlands, Beckwith, Mississippi Mills, with which to work from.” on the back.” It says, “we care about end of life care. Every Among the integrity commissioner’s will be charging $295/hour if the integrity commissioner Montague, Perth and Tay Valley. The time you do good, it continues to create good will.” plans to present to county Town of Smiths Falls also participated roles is to review the code of conduct for investigations.

In more practical terms, she conceded that “we started and make annual recommendations, “Each local municipality council. in the process. with the standalone model,” but soon realized that that was “It’s a requirement for “Carleton Place had previously investigate any code of conduct would be responsible for not possible, which is why they co-located with the hospital, accepted their own (integrity complaints or alleged breaches and all costs associated to them to do an education which made it “a very lean operation,” since they could share advise members of council on the code investigations in their local session on any policies commissioner),” Drynan explained.

IT and housekeeping with the hospital. (She also said that municipality,” she said. that are being developed,” The current integrity commissioner of conduct and procedures. they pay no heat, hydro, property taxes, or even grass cutting Bill 68, the Modernizing Ontario’s While it’s difficult to Drynan answered. in Carleton Place is Robert Swayze. bills.)

His five-year term came to an end last Municipal Legislation Act, received forecast how often the The hospital also benefited in a way since they could move year and was renewed in October. Under royal assent on May 30, 2017. At that some people to their hospice, and thus free up a bed. Hubers that contract, the town can terminate the time, Drynan appeared before council said that, as of the day before, 14 beds at the hospital were agreement at any time with 30-days to discuss the bill’s implications. filled with patients awaiting long-term care. notice. Coun. Louis Antonakos noted Under its legislation, each municipality There were also some grim, but very real, numbers that the town’s integrity commissioner’s is mandated to secure an integrity comes with death. At her hospice, the average stay is 20 days term had expired before Lanark County commissioner on or before March 1, — though one patient lived on for seven months.

2019. secured one.

“That was an odd thing,” she said.

“It is the preference and “Just because we have a contract Another difference between Barry’s Bay and Smiths Falls doesn’t mean we can’t participate in recommendation of the Lanark County/ would be that the Madawaska site has access to 24/7 nursing, this. It doesn’t mean we’re in or out,” Smiths Falls clerks group to proceed but not on site. A four-bed hospice, like the one proposed for with the appointment of an integrity Research Study in Chronic Kidney Disease he said.

Smiths Falls, would need 24/7 staff.

“There is a clause that says any commissioner at this time, as a proactive Provincial numbers municipality can opt in and out,” approach…” Drynan stated in her report.

Debbie Watt, executive director of the Beth Donovan HosHas a Health Care Provider ever told you… pice in Kemptville, said they are thrilled with this possibility.

“We are very inspired by the fact that this has come to the • that you have protein in your urine? table. We are seeing the need (in Kemptville). We are very interested in working with you.”

• that your kidneys don’t filter well or don’t work well?

Van Manen said that she and the provincial government or were also looking at working with the proposed hospice.

• that you have chronic kidney disease?

“It’s on the radar of our provincial government,” she said.

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Brown backs down

f you tried to sell the story of the Progres- candidate race some breathing room, and allows sive Conservative Party of Ontario from Tories to now focus on their end game, of endthe afternoon of Wednesday, Jan. 24 un- ing 15 years of Liberal rule. Even if he is blametil a new leader is announced on March 10, as less in all of this, he still needs to put things right a movie script, it would not be bought and/or in his own house, for his sake and ours. believed.

But it’s not like this is all without precedent.

But you can’t make this stuff up. Everything Brown running to replace himself ? Well, former you didn’t think could have happened has, well, Prime Minister John Diefenbaker did just that, happened. Over and over again. Yes, a race with running for his old job, filing at the last minute a member of the Rob Ford administration at in the 1967 leadership convention. He knew he Toronto city hall during the “drunken stupor” wouldn’t win, but it gave him one last chance to years, former city councillor Doug Ford, is not address the convention. the one generating controversial headlines — And a leadership race this close to the electhat’s been Patrick Brown’s self-appointed job, tion? Russell Paulley first won the leadership in seemingly.

1961, but was challenged, and won re-election Brown bowed out of the race late on Monday, as leader in ‘68. However, the party was again hours after it was announced that he was plan- in turmoil in 1969 when Paulley resigned. The ning a campaign swing through eastern Ontario, leadership vote was held on June 7, 1969. And including Smiths Falls, for Wednesday. the Manitoba election was held — on June 25, The Integrity Commissioner, following up on just 18 days later, which saw Ed Schreyer form a complaint from our own MPP, Randy Hillier, the province’s first NDP government. So, we who is backing Christine Elliott, will now be in- have seen this before. vestigating Brown’s personal finances.

Not sure if we’ve seen the last of Brown, but Voting for Ontario’s Tory members starts to- his legacy, as it now stands, may be itself only a morrow. Brown dropping out has given the four- sad political science textbook footnote.

Mother thought her geraniums told her everything she needed to know Mother said there was no to talk to old Herman. She Mother Nature alone.

“Just talked to old Herman at leaves frozen to the glass, and it use of Father connecting with knew without a doubt, we had The sun beat in the kitchen Briscoe’s General Store, and he didn’t take Mother long to free old Herman. Spring was on its seen the last of the winter. Febwindow, and at least twice dur- said we’re in for it. Goin’ to have them, and move them over to way, and there was no two ways ruary had come and gone, most ing each day, Mother would another blast of snow,” Father the little table near the ice box. about it. of the snow had melted, but the plants so that all sides said when he came in for supWhen Father came in for his Mary Cook’s turn Old Herman was the one ev- the real proof was in her gerawould get the full benefit of the per that night. Mother said she breakfast, covered with snow Memories warm sun. “Yes, I’m sure we was sure this time old Herman from his fur cap to his boots, he eryone went to if they wanted niums in the kitchen window.

MARY COOK to know when a dry spell was These were nothing but cuthave seen the last of the win- didn’t know what he was talking sat down on the bench near the ending, winter was coming to tings months ago, when she had ter, and as far as I’m concerned about. “Sure, you can even smell back door. He glanced over at a close, or they wanted a new taken them out her flower beds it would just be a matter of a spring can’t come soon enough spring in the air.” the little table which held Mothprivy built, one with a beveled in the fall, and now they were couple weeks until they could for me,” Mother said, giving the Well, were we all in for a er’s plants, and then looked at seat, which was a specialty of in full bloom, and she was sure be planted in the flower boxes plants another drink of cooled- surprise ... that is all except Fa- the windows, and the few leaves his. Herman’s predictions had that spring was just around the outside at the back door. off green tea before we went to ther. In the middle of the night, still clinging to the glass. He was Father said he had been talk- bed. something to do with how far corner, no matter what old Herthe old log house was shaking about to say something. Mother ing to old Herman at the grist branches had bent down when man said.

She even talked about soon with the wind, and you could never took her eyes off the pot laden with snow, or looking at The plants had been moved mill and he predicted we hadn’t being able to take the heavy flan- hear the snow pelting against of porridge. “Not one word Alwhat he called the ‘melt’ on a from the little table by the ice seen the last of the winter, and nelette sheets off the bed, and the windows. The fire had died bert Haneman, and if you even pig’s belly. It was said he could box into the windows in the if Mother was smart, she’d take maybe opening up the parlour down through the night, and the mention old Herman, I’ll hit look at the haze around the kitchen, watered every day with heed and leave the geraniums door which had been shut off place was like a barn! As soon as you over the head with the tea moon and predict what kind of cooled green tea, and were al- on the little table by the ice from the rest of the house since I heard Mother up, I tore down pot.” weather we would have for the ready full of blossoms. In the box. Mother said old Herman the first cold blast of winter hit to the kitchen, and she was Contact Mary at wick2@ next week. windows they would get the full should stick to making privies months ago. It had been a hard heading right for her geraniums sympatico.ca for more informaMother said she didn’t have sun, and Mother was sure that with a beveled seat, and leave cold winter. in the windows. Some had their tion about her work.

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WOMEN’S DAY Celebrate March 8th

What are the keys to succeeding as a businesswoman?

The appetite for risk, the love for a good challenge, the desire to succeed, the longing to be one’s own boss, the appeal of a better balance between work and family life, and, most importantly, the immense passion for one’s job — these are the driving factors that are increasingly pushing women to enter the business world. Today, many women enjoy great success and inspire others to follow in their footsteps. But how do you become an accomplished businesswoman?

Entrepreneurs normally have several essen-

tial qualities in common, starting with an unfailing desire to succeed. Self-confidence and leadership are two other important characteristics to have to get ahead in the business world — an industry that is still largely male-dominated. And that’s not all! To succeed, women must master the art of organization, sales and networking. But above all, they must demonstrate a high level of creativity.

Furthermore, successful businesswomen aren’t only conscious of their capabilities;

they’re also aware of their limitations. In other words, they aren’t afraid to delegate tasks that fall beyond their expertise to others. Being an entrepreneur means surrounding yourself with the right people, specifically trustworthy people whose skillsets contribute to the company’s prosperous future. Lastly, it’s no secret that the recipe for success includes a lot of hard work. Successful businesswomen are completely invested in their company and know the value of sacrifice. So, think you have what it takes?

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Four ways to celebrate International Women’s Day Would you like to make a meaningful gesture in honour of International Women’s Day? Here are four activity ideas you can do alone, as a family, between friends or at the office this March 8.

1. ORGANIZE A TALK Ask an accomplished woman to speak to an audience about her personal or professional journey. Your speaker could come from any number of inspiring backgrounds: she might be a businesswoman, an athlete, a mother, an artist, an activist, a politician or a scientist, for example.

4. SAY THANKS Take advantage of the day to express your love, admiration and appreciation for the women who play an important role in your life. Send them a message, go visit them or give them a call to remind them how much they mean to you. And why not suggest they do the same?

There are virtually endless possibilities when it comes to ways you can observe International Women’s Day. Use your imagination!

2. COLLECT FUNDS Many non-profits do valuable work for women and girls. Choose a local organization and plan a fundraiser to help it finance its operations. Car washes, benefit dinners and bake sales are all tried-and-true options.

This March 8, express your appreciation for the women who shaped your life.

3. EDUCATE YOURSELF Do some research by reading a book or watching a film — documentary or fiction — that focuses on women’s issues. Online, the National Film Board of Canada has a whole section dedicated to this type of production.

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They also offer a UNIQUE Memory Care Program called “Moments” Neighbourhood – it looks like – and is – a true home where relationships are less like resident and staff member and more like family. The cozy environment is designed exclusively to accommodate the unique needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s, dementia and other memory impairments.

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Gender equality: a global objective In 2015, the United Nations (UN) adopted its 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This set of 17 goals aims to transform the world through economic growth, social inclusion and environmen-

tal protection. Among these 17 goals for a better future is Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.

This means that the 193 UN

member nations recognize that gender equality is essential to the development of a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world.

The UN argues that the autonomy of women and girls is vital to

economic growth and social development and that, conversely, inequality is a universal barrier to progress.

All countries are therefore wor-

king to achieve gender equality, whether it’s by investing in education, ensuring better access to health care for women and girls, or incentivizing parity on the job market.

INEQUALITY IN NUMBERS

Women and girls in every region of the world continue to experience violence and discrimination.

• In North Africa, women hold less than 20% of salaried positions outside the agricultural sector.

• In sub-Saharan Africa and the South Pacific, girls face considerable hurdles when it comes to enrolling in primary and secondary school.

• On a global scale, women in the workforce earn 24% less on average than men.

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Cathie’s warm and professional approach to Local Real Estate together with her past experience and local connections in the Perth and Smiths Falls retail markets has proven to be a successful mix!!

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Bell’s Machining, Welding & Hydraulics have been serving Lanark County’s machining and welding needs for over 80 years. Cyndi Easton, along with her husband Brent would like to take this opportunity to thank all of its loyal supporters over the past 11 years. Shelley Hehir is the office administrator while Christine Thomas and Courtney Tryon work in parts and shipping/receiving and Samantha Foster is a welder in the shop. Cyndi and Brent invite you to stop by 2044 Rogers Road to see our extensive parts stock. Bell’s has a large inventory of steel, hydraulic hoses and valves, bearings and other parts. We also manufacture a full line of firewood processors From left to right-Courtney Tryon, Shelley Hehir, which are sold all over the world. Feel free to check Christine Thomas, Cyndi Easton, Samantha Foster out our website at www.bellsmachining.com

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Feminism as relevant as ever Violence against women, workplace discrimination and pay inequality are all still very much part of our social fabric. That’s why it’s as important as ever to come toge-

ther and express our feminist values in ce- of these challenges: lebration of International Women’s Day, • Women are underrepresented in leathis March 8. dership positions. In 2016, only 21.6% of board members of Canada’s 500 For this occasion, the Canadian governlargest companies were women.

• ment is inviting the population to take • Women are still largely responsible for steps toward a fair, equalitarian society and caregiving. Women spend more than to denounce the social and economic inetwice as many hours per week on qualities that are still pervasive today. This year’s theme, Equality Matters, aims to remind us that the fight isn’t over yet.

unpaid child care (50.1 compared to 24.4 hours) and are almost twice as likely as men to spend 10+ hours a week caring for a senior.

Women continue to earn less than men.

Canadian women in full-time positions earn roughly 27% less than their male counterparts.

Systemic gender discrimination, government policies affecting women disproportionately, and widespread sexual violence — as brought to light by the #MeToo movement — are some examples of the barriers against equity and equality that we must overcome as a society.

WHY EQUALITY? While equality between women and men is a staple of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and a value upheld and defended by politicians and citizens alike, there’s still room for improvement in many areas. Here are a few statistics from the Government of Canada that illustrate some

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Together Smiths Falls, A Community Enhancement Association, was formed in 2010 and became a registered Not-For-Profit March 2011. Their board consists of five women: Heather Whiting, Nicola Thomson, Susan Richards, Tracey Pankow and Norah Elliott, who share a love for Smiths Falls and passion that “Together We CAN Make a Difference”.

Their events and fundraising efforts have included, but not been limited to, Movies Under the Stars, Music in the Park, Celebration of Lights, working with the town to help organize March Break Winter Blow Out and Canada Day as well as advocating for the Splash Pad and raising funds for the Murphy Beach Revitalization Project. They believe that “Together we create a better community through events and projects that will enhance the quality of life in Smiths Falls, encourage community involvement and volunteerism in collaboration with local business, Not for Profit and Charitable organizations.”

This year marks their 8th Season of Movies Under the Stars which shows movies every Thursday throughout the summer in beautiful Centennial Park while partnering with local business and charities. Over the past 7 seasons they have been able to give almost $16 thousand to local charities as well as free fun for thousands of people! They are bringing back Music in the Park for a 4-day Canada Weekend event and looking forward to the 5th year of the Celebration of Lights in Victoria Park. All of their events are free and family friendly so all can attend!

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Embers specialize in wood, gas and pellet stoves and fireplaces. We also carry high quality outdoor kitchens, gas grills and the world famous Big Green Egg charcoal grill. Embers offers professional sweep and gas services to back up the original installation. Stop by the showroom and speak to one of the girls about booking your free estimate for your next fireplace or BBQ project.

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#PressforProgress is the theme of International Womens’ Day 2018.

While the World Economic Forum’s 2017 Global Gender Gap Report says that gender parity is still about 200 years away, we’ve come a really long way in terms of equality for women in business in the last 100 years.

The Carleton Place and District Chamber of Commerce was established in 1916 in Carleton Place by 24 local business owners and merchants. All were men. Today the Chamber is made up of over 250 local businesses, many of which are owned and/or managed by women.

One of the most notable contributions of women to the Chamber was the fact that the organization was kept alive and active through much of the 1970’s by the Ladies Auxiliary. Since that time, some amazing women have demonstrated leadership through the management of the Chamber. Leaders like Trudie Dickie and Joan Kehoe kept the chamber actively involved in the community, while mentoring the next generation of young women over the course of many years.

Today the Chamber is continuing that legacy of leadership, with a strong, vital and active board. Working together as a team, they combine inclusiveness and gender parity to actualize a compelling

community-driven vision. #pressforprogress is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our local women business leaders and to make a commitment to helping women and girls achieve their ambitions, value their achievements and reinforce the need for gender balanced leadership.

Collective action and shared responsibility for driving gender parity is what makes International Women’s Day successful.

The Chamber board is made up of a number of local women business leaders who are working towards that goal.

Donna MacDonald is the past chair of the Chamber and has been involved with the organization for over 10 years.

As a leader in the mortgage business with decades of banking experience, Donna prides herself on providing top quality customer service and delivering unbiased guidance to her clients. Donna is actively involved on the Chamber board, the Strategic Planning and Committee and that Community Growth and Development Committee.

Tracy Lamb is the Community Representative on the Chamber board, representing Mills Community Support, as an advocate for seniors and the vital

role they play in our community. She is a passionate champion of the vision for a more collaborative, connected, inclusive and welcoming community – and the role of business leaders in supporting that. Tracy has been an active member of the Chamber executive and numerous community committees for over a decade, including Chair, Vice Chair and Past Chair. Tracy has run her own business for over 30 years, focusing on health and wellness and social change, and believes that success isn’t about how much money you make, it’s about the difference you make in people’s lives. She continues to share her passion for the ‘power of connection’ through her consulting, leadership coaching, public speaking and volunteer work.

Lori Cavanagh has been a director on the Chamber board for the last six years.

As Vice President of Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited, one of the largest employers in the region, she brings a big business perspective to the table. Thomas Cavanagh Construction has grown exponentially since its inception in 1953 and has expanded into all sectors of the construction industry. They take pride in applying unique talent, resources, and

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expertise to shape the future of the communities in which we live and work and value the opportunity to bring gender balance to what has predominantly been a male dominated industry. Lori sits on the Member Value, Retention and Events Committee as well as the Golf Tournament Committee As the mother of three and the Co-Founder and CEO of Luxart Homes, Amanda Wagorn knows the importance of balancing a family and a rewarding career as an entrepreneur. She is another woman in business making great strides in a career that has long been perceived as open only to men.

No stranger to hard work and perseverance, Amanda is a big believer in setting goals and planning for achievement. Amanda is a big supporter of the Junior Achievement programming in high schools, so much so that she has worked with the Chamber to bring the program to our local community. In helping students find the right experience and knowledge to achieve success in later life, she believes that we can help set them on a path to achieve their career and lifestyle goals.

Amanda sits on the Strategic Planning and Policy Committee and is the chair

of the AIM Committee which delivers Junior Achievement Programming to students in local high schools.

Arlene Anderson also brings a bigleague perspective to the Chamber table. As a Charted Professional Accountant turned baseball bat maker, Arlene has a unique background and a unique perspective as a successful woman in two male dominated fields. As a top accounting grad from the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University, she has faced her share of challenges finding gender parity in the workplace. (Quote - ?) Arlene has been a member of the board for the last year representing Sam Bat, the original maple bat corporation. She sits on the Strategic Planning Committee.

Collectively the women on the Chamber board along with staff General Manager, Jackie Kavanagh and Office Administrator, Amber Campbell believe that the Chamber can play a role in inspiring the lives of young men and women in our community to achieve greatness.

In the words of Cultural Anthropologies Margaret Mead, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”

Carleton Place Chamber of Commerce Celebrating International Women's Week

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Working together to help women and girls achieve their ambitions

Donna MacDonald, Mortgage Alliance, Arlene Anderson, Sam Bat, Jackie Kavanagh, Chamber staff, Amanda Wagorn, Luxart Homes, Amber Campbell, Chamber staff (not pictured Tracy Lamb, Community Representative, Lori Cavanagh, Cavanagh Construction)

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The business is solely owned by Carol McCue RDH. Carol has over 30 years of experience in the dental field.

She is up to date on current sterilization protocols, medical conditions, and medications that may affect her client’s oral health. She takes the time to understand the needs of her clients; she can provide a client-based approach to dental hygiene care. The business started in June of 2016 on a part-time basis; transitioning to a full-time business in January of 2018.

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We honour all passionate, determined women Celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8 allows us to appreciate the pro­ gress that has been made in women’s is­ sues, while we also look towards the fu­ ture.

The origins of International Women’s Day can be found in the context of the struggle by workers and suffragettes in North Ame­ rica and Europe at the beginning of the 20th century. What were the main issues then?

Women worked hard in claiming their right every year to promote the rights of women Did you know? to the vote (which men had long enjoyed), and facilitate their participation in political International Women’s Day is a public holi­ better working conditions and gender and economic life. day in several countries, such as Laos, Rus­ equality.

So let’s congratulate all those passionate, sia and Moldova. In several other countries, This special day has grown significantly on determined women who, by fighting for including China and Madagascar, women the international stage since the interven­ their convictions, make an important contri­ are entitled to a day off work. tion of the United Nations in 1975. After bution to society every day of the year. that, it took very little time before the cause was taken up by women in both developed and developing countries.

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Dr. Fung-Harris loves to split her free time between her family and the golf course. She is a big supporter of furthering education either through bursaries or directly through co-operative education programs.

Her practice philosophy includes preventive dental care and she strives to provide a warm and caring family oriented practice.

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Chiropractor, Jenine McCann provides gentle and effective chiropractic care with a large focus on muscle release. Particular attention is placed on pregnant women, newborns, and children who suffer from ear infections, constipation, autism and other behavioural disorders.

Our RMT Michele Eno offers a number of different massage techniques including deep tissue, hot stone therapy, and relaxation massage. Michele uses other modalities including ultrasound, cupping, and acupuncture to help reduce various symptoms.

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Selling Your Home this Spring? 7 Tips to Help You Prepare

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While it still may be chilly outside, the weather isn’t the only thing that’s about to warm up. The spring selling season is right around the corner, and if you are selling your home, that means competition. Get a head start on preparing your home now, so it’s ready to go once the first signs of spring appear.

1. Give a thorough clean – think spring cleaning including baseboards, dusting fan blades, wash walls & floors, clear cob webbs. Don’t get overwhelmed, just go room by room 2. Do a minor update – kitchens & bathrooms sell homes. A quick update can make a huge impact simply by cleaning, painting or replacing tired hardwood & fixtures.

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Lisa states one of the things she loves the most about work is interacting with the members of the community. Whether it is filling prescriptions, chatting with customers, or sharing a joke, Lisa enjoys helping our customers with their individual health care needs. “I love that our clients are like family.”

When Lisa is not at work, she likes reading, writing, and going to local flea markets with her husband.

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In 2008 Laurie travelled to Okinawa - the birthplace of karate- and studied for 2 weeks with the Masters at the Jundokan and Budokan. This year will be a return trip along with another Sakura Black Belt student. Laurie holds a 4th dan in Goju Karate as well as a brown belt in Okinawa Kobudo. Women’s Self-Defence Classes are available on request.

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HERITAGE PERTH CHRISTMAS HOUSE TOUR December 1st and 2nd, 2018

This entertaining, charitable event is produced by the CANADIAN FEDERATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN, Perth and District, showcasing Perth and area’s finest and unique homes, beautifully decorated for Christmas.

Laura Cox is the owner and founder of Laura Jane’s Pet Food & Supplies. She is dedicated to friendly, knowledgeable and helpful service for all of her customers. Giving you an above and beyond customer experience for you and your pets.

Proceeds go to education awards for deserving women and local literacy programmes-over $200,000 donated in the last 12 years!

If you are interested in having your home on the tour, learning more about the awards, or sponsorship and advertising opportunities please contact me at barbara-shepherd@coldwellbanker.ca or 613-326-1361.

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Mississippi Mudds goes 'Under the Sea' in Carleton Place In this lively musical performance, the Missis- der the sea and on land. With each cast member sippi Mudds Junior delivers a spectacular ren- dressed in amazing costumes and make-up that dition of Disney’s Little Mermaid Junior at the the Mississippi Mudds has now become famous Townhall in Carleton Place. for, the children really do light up the stage in For one last weekend running from March 1 pride and excitement. to 4, this well-loved tale comes to life on stage The young cast delivers a wonderful perforin the setting of a magical underwater kingdom, mance that leaves the audience captivated, gigwhere the lovely mermaid Ariel longs to leave gling and also curious for more. The singing her ocean home. numbers, including the fabulous solos of KaOnce Ariel falls in love with the human Prince leigh Irvin (Ariel), Justin Beiglee (Prince Eric) Eric, the evil octopus Ursula appears with a dif- and Olivia Scott (Ursula), help set the tone for a ferent plan. With the help of her ocean friends, well-executed musical from start to finish.

Ariel finds herself tangled in a difficult situation There are so many interesting characters to and risks all that she has to find true love and watch and follow in each act. Notably, Amber the independence she dreams of.

Humby (Flounder), Xander Sonnenberg (SeThis year’s youth production was selected by bastien), Kirra Martin (Grimsby) and Peter Kate Cooney, a much loved and long-time di- Irvine (Scuttle) create many laughs and smiles rector who lost her battle with brain cancer in throughout the play with their cheeky lines.

January. When Kate became ill in August, the Meanwhile, the elusive eels played by Brianna Mississippi Mudds team pulled together to en- Dever and Hali Crawford, are a terrific duo who sure that Kate’s vision would come to life. Co- support the success of many scenes, while the directed with Karen Lapointe, Molly Cooney, booming voice of Josh Gaines (King Triton) deKate’s daughter, jumped in to help direct the fends his kingdom in a very believable delivery. play. With the musical direction of Laurel Tye, A favourite scene are the singing chefs led by produced by Linda Beiglee and Sherrie Seward, Kat Rossignol, where the chefs chop and sing to combined with the efforts of many dedicated the audience’s delight. Every single character on volunteers, this production really has become a stage, from the squawking gulls, singing mersistlabour of love for Kate and her commitment to ers and princesses, colourful sea creatures and youth theatre in our community. adorable maids, make life under the sea a wonFrom the moment the production begins, the derful production for all ages. stage blooms in colour and with a fantastic atTickets for the upcoming shows this weekend tention to detail. It’s clear that the stage crew (starting Thursday through Sunday) are availpulled out all the stops for this set, as no space able at the chamber of commerce in Carleton was wasted and the magical props enhance the Place. The show is sure to sell-out, so to avoid performance even more. being disappointed, ensure you get your tickets The grand effect of the different curtains and today! fabrics really create a realistic version of life unSubmitted by Sherrie Seaward

Nominate a strong, smart, bold woman Girls Incorporated of Upper Can- and media literacy, leader- ally to be the best that they ada is seeking nominations for the ship, health and self-esteem, can be; to say, “I can.”

Submitted photo annual Strong, Smart & Bold Girls Inc. has empowered Submitted by Girls Inc. of Mississippi Mudds Junior has another on their hands as they present ‘Under the Sea’ Women of the Year Celebration. millions of girls internationUpper Canada March 1 to 4 at Carleton Place town hall.

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Specialist high skills major class participation increases at high schools Leon Haughian, specialist high these programs to help them to graduschool major pathways consultant, ate and attain their diploma,” said presented a report to the Catholic Haughian.

District School Board of Eastern OnStudents in the program are able tario (CDSBEO) regarding specialist to access many opportunities to learn high skills major (SHSM) program about career planning and entrepreenrolment, demographics and future neurial skills. Teachers support stuexpansion. dents throughout their program and “An SHSM program allows stu- ensure that they are on track to attain dents in grades 11 and 12 to focus the necessary and sometimes demandtheir learning on a specific economic ing requirements, particularly with resector,” explained Haughian. “They gard to various certifications. may obtain special certification In the board last year, 67 per cent (called Red Seal), gain co-operative of the students in the SHSM program education credits, sector recognized attained their Red Seal, which is a certifications, participate in experi- rigorous certification process. Provinential learning activities, and develop cially, this number stands at about 53 specialized knowledge and skills.” per cent.

The CDSBEO’s program is now in “New this year, we started the agriits 12th year and offers 24 programs culture program at Holy Trinity. It is a in nine economic sectors. There are very exciting program, which teaches currently 510 students enrolled in an students how to grow crops,” noted SHSM program, with the most popu- Haughian. “We have a very passionlar sectors being health and wellness ate lead teacher there, Michael Smith.

(164), hospitality and tourism (121), There are very few of these programs and construction (65). in Ontario, so we are pleased to be Submitted photo For the 2016-17 school year, 22 per able to offer this unique opportunity Specialist High Skills Major programs are growing in CDSBEO secondary schools. Pictured are: Trustee Nancy cent of students in grades 11 and 12 to our students.” were enrolled in a specialist high skills Throughout the year, SHSM lead Kirby, Specialist High Skills Major Lead Leon Haughian, Notre Dame CHS SHSM Program Graduate Jesse Hilts, major; this compares to 13 per cent teachers have the opportunity to par- Notre Dame Construction Program Lead Teacher Tyler Soares, and Director of Education John Cameron. provincially. ticipate in various learning opportu“Our board does a great job in nities, including various in-services, On March 21, the board will be session. In addition, students from petitions, including a Culinary Skills identifying learners with additional conferences and Ministry of Educa- hosting an SHSM lead teacher/co- various SHSM programs participate See SHSM page 17 needs and bringing these students into tion sessions. op teacher professional development each year in a myriad of skills com-

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past years, by the number of female his gratitude. “I was so thrilled to atThe specialist high skills major Norton shared a summary of the fistudents that participate in constructend the good news assembly at the (SHSM) program lets students focus nancial results, including a description Competition and the Eastern Ontario tion technology.

That is a testament to school.

It was certainly an exciting ocon a career path that matches their of key variances, along with details of Skills Competition. the success of the program.” casion and I was happy to be there to skills and interests while meeting the accumulated surplus.

The report also The construction program at Notre Iona Academy Catholic School present the certifi cate that went along requirements of the Ontario Secondhighlighted the non-fi nancial indicaDame Catholic High School is now in places second in provincewide video with winning this award.

There was ary School Diploma.

For more intors, including summary of enrolment its 11th year. In the past, the school contest no doubt that Iona was fi lled with formation, contact Amber LaBerge, and summary of staffi ng.

Enrolment has participated in building camper The Ontario Catholic School Trustenthusiasm.

It was certainly a beaucommunications offi cer, at 613-258changes indicate total board enrolcabins for the St. Lawrence Parks ees’ Association (OCSTA) announced tiful occasion.

Thanks also to all of 7757, ext.

3024, or 613-485-0268 ment increased by 1.5 per cent over Commission, and now Tyler Soares, the fi nalists for the Stewards of Crethe staff that help to make the school Interim fi nancial report the original budget estimates. lead teacher, has developed a new Associate director of education In addition, the revised budget incommunity partnership with Valley ation video contest at their annual so wonderful. It is certainly a vibrant Catholic trustees seminar on Jan. 19. school.”

Bonnie Norton provided the interim cludes a 19 full-time equivalent (FTE) Sheds in Carleton Place to create opThe contest challenged Ontario Specialist high skills major profi nancial report covering the period increase in teachers and other school portunities for the students to learn Catholic schools to demonstrate how grams grow in CDSBEO secondary from Sept.

1, 2017, to Dec. 31, 2017, staff to address increased enrolment, through hands-on projects. Those inthey are protecting and caring for the schools with comparative fi gures for 2016. primary class size and local priorities. terested can contact Amber LaBerge, natural, living environment as good board communications officer, at 613258-7757, ext. 3024, or 613-485-0268. “Stewards of Creation.”

Iona Academy Catholic School “Carleton Place is a booming area placed first in the province out of Smiths Falls District Coland the school was fortunate to have over 100 submissions.

The video was legiate Institute (SFDCI) the opportunity to build three sheds shown to board members at the Feb. students sell old sports for Valley Sheds this year. The sheds jerseys at the school’s Feb. have a little less details for the interior 20 meeting.

Iona Academy teachers Debbi 24 fundraiser to startup a finishing than the camper cabins, but the students built three units rather Cormier and Donna SturkenboomRedHawks football proPoirier attended the meeting to speak than one,” said Soares. gram and support current “There was just enough time to about the project, along with students sports initiatives, such Dominic Villeneuve and Margot complete the project during the seas the girls’ soccer team’s MacDonell. mester. It really gives the students a trip to Hawaii in March.

“I am very proud that we won this sense of accomplishment seeing the video contest, because we as a class Pictured, from left: Ausend product and they also have an opworked very hard and put our heart tin Green, Sam Foster portunity to really develop the skills and soul into the project,” noted Viland Zach Doyle sell the required to follow their pathway.” leneuve. jerseys for $10 each. The Notre Dame graduate Jesse Hilts “This video shows how Iona Acadsoccer team takes off for completed the SHSM construction program as part of his high school emy helps to support the environthe beach March 7, and diploma. “Doing the specialist high ment,” said Grade 8 student Margot donations are still being MacDonell.

“One thing that I would skills major in high school really accepted at the school unhelped me, and gave me a positive like to mention — a piece of informatil then. tion that was not included due to time learning experience and the handsPaulina Hrebacka/Metroland constraints — is that each time a staff on learning that I needed. I did two member retires at Iona Academy, we co-ops at different companies and through that I gained hours toward plant a tree in their honour.”

Board chair and OCSTA regional my apprenticeship.”

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It’s almost spring and pothole pitfalls are on every highway and side road If your vehicle hasn’t told you already; damage costs from a local municipality’s bottom of the pit. As the vehicle moves forpothole season is upon us. Maybe it never road authority, think again. Only a small ward the suspension may not have enough really left us, but with frequent and severe percentage of these claims are ever approved. time to retract upwards (depending on speed freeze/thaw cycles accompanied by frost So that leaves us with knowing exactly what and hole depth). This can cause the forward heaves on our roads, this is the time of year a pothole can do to a vehicle and how to edge of the tire to be subjected to a severe that drives (or tows) business into local re- avoid the damage in the first place. force backwards. Damage can range from a pair shops in a big way.

The majority of damage comes from the blown tire to a damaged rim to bent or broThe risks to vehicle suspension and steer- impact of a front wheel on the leading (or ken steering/suspension parts, not to menBRIAN TURNER ing systems caused by potholes are real and forward) edge of the pothole. When a wheel tion any consequential damage from loss of can lead to very expensive repairs. If you drops into a crater the suspension will extend control. If the hole is deep enough, lower think that you can successfully recoup any and gravity will bring the wheel down to the bumper cover parts such as air dams and other plastics will break as well. If a driver reacts by slamming on the brakes, the wheel may not be able to roll out of the hole making things much worse.

The myth that tromping the accelerator and blasting 2 Wilson Street East, Perth full steam ahead will avoid any problems is just that, a myth. The odds of matching your vehicle’s speed with the depth of the hole and the ability of the suspension system to react without damage are not in your favour.

The only safe way to proceed through a pothole is at SETTLEMENT REALTY email: info@ColdwellBankerPerth.com low speeds or to avoid it altogether by steering around it.

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Hi Brian, Thanks for the advice (recently printed) in Perth. I have a quick question. What's your advice on how long you should run a car before driving it? e.g. warming it up. I have a 2009 Subaru.

Thanks, RJ Thanks for the question. A lot of how much idle time is needed has to do with ambient temps. Above freezing, an engine should be allowed to idle until the engine rpm drops from its cold start high-idle to normal speeds (usually less than 30 seconds or so). Below freezing this may take longer. In extreme low temps (below -15 C for example), an appropriate idle time may be two or three minutes (length of an average song on the radio) is advised.

If any windows or the windshield are blocked by frost, the engine should be allowed to warm up until every surface is clear (this is for safety not the engine's sake).

Yours in service, Brian Turner

International Sterling Society

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SERVICE YOU CAN TRUST AND RELY UPON! All claims made are supported by MLS statistics provided by the Rideau St. Lawrence Real Estate Board.

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Jamie White and his mother, Etta, helped host the 38th annual Tim Hortons’ Bowl for Kids Sake for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County on Saturday, Feb. 24 at Gratton Bowling Lanes in Smiths Falls. Etta and her husband, Bill, were the original owners of the bowling alley when it opened in 1963. Gratton Lanes is now owned and operated by their other son, John White.

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New ListiNg • $336,000 95 Peter St., Downtown Perth

Absolutely stunning and surprisingly spacious! This beautiful 2+ bedroom was totally renovated from the inside out approximately 10 years ago, leaving a gorgeous, eclectic and comfortable, sun-filled home. Enter in from the side door to a good size laundry/mudroom with double closet.

The kitchen features granite counter tops and back splash, under cabinet lighting, dishwasher, pantry & good size dining area with back door access to a totally fenced yard. If you need a main floor bedroom, the dining room could easily be closed off as there is a 3 piece bath with over size shower on the main level. Lovely big living room and the 3-bayed window areas add living space.

Upstairs has a good size master bedroom with double closet, 2nd bedroom and 4 piece bath with in floor heating & ceramic finishing. Hardwood, ceramic & pine floors. Forced air gas heat and hot water, central air, detached single car garage. Taxes $ 2664.79 Utilities Gas $84/month/ave., Hydro $83/month/ave. Check out pics & video MLS# 1093926 Sheri Mahon-Fournier 613-812-1215 www.sherisells.ca

Price reduced! • Now $249,000 84 Drummond St., W., Perth

Whittaker

You will not believe how lovely and spacious this three plus bedroom home is! Many updates completed in the past few years. New covered side door access into gorgeous 19’ x 19’ living room with sparkling cherry hardwood floors and gas stove. Ash cabinets, centre island with gas cooktop & breakfast bar, ceramic tile flooring, new dishwasher & wall oven in kitchen. Keyhole archway to bright dining rm w/hardwood fls. Main floor laundry & 2 pc. powder rm. Upper level has a lovely 19’ x 19’ master bedroom with two closets & 3 piece ensuite, totally renovated main bathrm has soaker tub plus two other bedrooms, den & great storage. Double detached 18’ x 32’ garage and double wide paved driveway. Steel roof, all thermopane windows, custom blinds, most light fixtures replaced, natural gas dryer, partly fenced backyard, WTC fibre optic high speed, gas furnace & hot water. Move in ready!

Taxes $ 2721. Check out pics MLS# 1088910 Sheri Mahon-Fournier 613-812-1215 www.shersells.ca

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LAWS seeking volunteers for kitten and cat veterinary transportation Lanark Animal Welfare Society is looking for family to know that he prefers to be inside in volunteers who have some spare time and a ve- the winter! hicle to transport cats and kittens to pet stores He is available at LAWS snoozing in his fain Carleton Place, Perth, and Almonte. We also vourite new cat bed. need drivers to transport cats to and from vet Skeeter is an attractive one-year-old black appointments. If you can help out on a regular and white female cat who loved to play peekabasis or even occasionally, send an email to shel- boo when the photographer came to take her ter@lanarkanimals.ca. picture. She hasn’t been with LAWS long, but our first impression is that she’s a friendly, hapPets of the week py-go-lucky cat who would fit into any houseKitty! Meeting her is loving her. She's a ma- hold. ture five-year-old female with lots of love to give Meet Arlene, a very pretty full-figured calico and receive. Kitty is very pretty and photogenic lady with cute big feet. She’s about six years of and is available for adoption at LAWS. age. Since she’s sharing the runs with other cats Whittaker who has been featured before, but she really came out of her shell. Arlene loves has not found a forever home yet. He was a any kind of attention and enjoys cuddling in stowaway in a gentleman's truck at the Walmart your arms. She likes to follow visitors around parking lot in Smiths Falls on one of those re- for more affection. She also loves to stick out cent very cold days. Whittaker obviously knew her tongue every now and then, just to be differthat this man knew where LAWS was and just ent. This sweetheart is available at LAWS and is needed a ride not to mention a warm bed and looking forward to be going to her true forever some yummy food. It was clear he was a pet at home really soon! Thank you for your continone point as he is a friendly medium long hair ued support. Follow us at www.facebook.com/ male cat. He went to see the vet and was given lanarkanimals and/or check out our website at a clean bill of health, got some flea control, a lanarkanimals.ca. If you have any questions or microchip and his rabies shot. He also got a concerns, please contact the shelter at shelter@ good grooming to make him look as handsome lanarkanimals.ca or by calling 613-283-9308. as possible. Whittaker, who is about two years LAWS is located at 253 Glenview Rd., Smiths old, enjoys other feline company wants his new Falls.

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Development potential for this gorgeous, nicely treed 4 acre lot right in the town of Perth. Lots of history here – The Nevis Estate was built in 1840’s and in its more recent history a parcel was severed from the original package to develop the prestigious Perkins Subdivision adjacent to the estate.

The existing buildings could potentially be incorporated into a new subdivision – over 6000 square feet in the main house, new steel roof, many new ceilings and mouldings, newer furnaces, etc., plus carriage house. Check out the listing on www.realtor.ca MLS# 1075785 and view the drone video of the property, photos, virtual tour, and floor plan.

Barbara Shepherd 613 326-1361 barbara-shepherd@coldwellbanker.ca

$799,000 20 Gore St

Own one of the finest and most admired homes in Historic Perth. This spectacular stone home was built in 1870 & served as the church manse until 2004.A grand Gothic-influenced Victorian minutes walk to downtown and its outstanding amenities superb restaurants, theatres, unique boutiques. High ceilings, tall windows, wood floors, artistic trims and mouldings, centre hall, 3 fireplaces all the character we love in older homes. Ideal for entertaining spacious living & dining rooms, main floor family room, cooks kitchen with breakfast/wine bar & butlers pantry.

Four bedrooms master ensuite with walk in shower and Jacuzzi tub, as well as 1st floor office & the upper landing could be an office or library. Off the back staircase are two more rooms originally servants quarters, plus a walk-up attic & attached garage! Totally renovated in 2004/5, meticulously maintained, this gracious home wowed many visitors to the Perth Christmas House Tour. Perfect! MLS# 1093229

Barbara Shepherd 613-326-1361 barbara-shepherd@coldwellbanker.ca

$209,900 71 Lavinia St Smiths Falls

This is a gem of bungalow and perfect for a small family or retiree’s.

It has been lovingly maintained by the original owner and builder and features a solid brick build, new furnace and so much curb appeal. The custom eat in oak kitchen is bright and cherry and the large living room has amazing space. 3 bedroom and 1 and a half baths. Lovely back yard and lovely neighbourhood. You can’t go wrong with this lovely home.

Cathie McCabe 613-284-6263 cathie-mccabe@coldwellbanker.ca

soLd 369 Frizzell Rd 3 Bedroom bungalow just 5 minutes from Perth. Sitting on 2.8 acres with a small 2 stall horse barn and fenced paddock.

Quiet road and lots of potential. Perfect for the young family and animal lovers.

Cathie McCabe 613-284-6263 cathie-mccabe@coldwellbanker.ca

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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. Submissions are not guaranteed. Admissions or event costs, will not be included. Deadline is Thursday at 12:00 p.m. prior to publication date. This service is provided free of charge. Events will be listed no more than two weeks in advance. Write, Metroland Media, Attn: Regional Roundup, P.O. Box 158, Smiths Falls, Ont. K7A 4T1, or fax at 613-283-5909 or e-mail: cheryl.code@metroland.com. Items will be edited as necessary. Please include name, address and phone number.

Almonte Community Friendship Lunch eon, at noon on March 6, United Church so cial hall. Enjoy soup, sandwiches and home made dessert sponsored by churches in Al monte. Donna 613-256-1894 or Louise Ow ens 613-256-7830 Almonte Junior Civitan Spaghetti Supper. Friday, Mar 2, Serving 5-7 pm at the Almonte Civitan Club.

Baby Talk playgroup for parents and in fant’s 0-12months, Monday, February 26, March 5, 19, 26.

2-3pm, Almonte Public Library 55 High St. For information call 613-283-0095 Carleton Place & District Horticultural Society. Next meeting - March 7. Zion Memorial United Church Hall. 37 Franklin Street, 7:00pm. Demonstration of Flower Designs by a certified flower judge. Door prizes and refreshments, visitors welcome EarlyON Child & Family Centre Inter generational playgroup, Orchardview by The Mississippi, 219 Paterson Street, Almonte.

Monday, March 19, 9:30 - 11 am. For infor mation call 613-283-0095 EarlyON Child & Family Centre play group, Tuesday, February 27, March 6, 20, 27. 9 am - noon, Naismith School. For infor mation call 613-283-0095 EarlyON Child & Family Centre play group, Wednesday, February 28, March 7, 21, 28. 9am - noon, Naismith School. For infor mation call 613-283-0095 EarlyON Child & Family Centre play group, Wednesday, February 28, March 7, 21, 28. 9am - noon, Naismith School. For infor mation call 613-283-0095 EarlyON Child & Family Centre play group, Monday, February 26, March 5, 19, 26. 9am - noon, Naismith School. For infor mation call 613-283-0095 Euchre- 4 hand, Mar 1 & Mar 15, 7:30 p.m. Sponsor: The Town & Country Tenants Assoc., 375 Country St., light lunch. Contact Mickey 613-256-3281 Mills’ Home Support - Almonte - Fit as a Fiddle - Fridays…Fit as a Fiddle at 10:30 AM. held at the ***new location*** Coun try St. Centre, 375 Country St. Please call Home Support 613 256-4700 to reserve Mills’ Home Support - Almonte - Lunch Bunch,Thursday March 1, Mills Community Support office, 67 Industrial Dr. Free trans portation provided. Royal Bank staff to speak on fraud prevention and powers of attorney.

Please call Home Support 613 256-4700 to reserve.

Mills’ Home Support - Almonte - Trip to Temples Sugar Bush, Thursday, March 8, a trip to Temple’s sugar bush for a tasty pan cake lunch with fresh maple syrup. Please call Home Support to reserve your seat on the bus, 613-256-4700.

Mills’ Home Support - Almonte Wednesday Night Café. Wednesday March 14, 6 PM at the Mills Community Support office, 67 Industrial Dr. Transportation & entertainment provided. Please call Home Support to reserve 613 256-4700.

EarlyON Child & Family Centre play group, Thursday, February 22, March 1, 8, 22, 29. 9:30- 11:30 am, Maple Grove School. For A.N.A.F. 315 Town Line Rd. Baked information call 613-283-0095 Beans, Ham, dessert. Mar 2, 5-7pm, open to everyone.

MERRICKVILLE Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum, March 3, 2 pm “A Best Dressed Lady of 1867”, fashion, food and fun. Tickets at Museum.

Legion Dinner & Dance, March 2, 6 Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage p.m. Breaded chicken meatballs, selection of Museum, March 10, 2 pm. “Birthing - What sauces, home fries, fresh veggies, homemade It Means To Women” presentation by local desserts. Music by “Watermelon Wine”, 7-11 midwife. Tickets at Museum. p.m.

Carleton Place Sunset Club meets every Legion Dinner & Dance, March 9, 6 Wednesday, 1 p.m. Legion. Euchre, bid eu p.m. Roast Turkey Dinner, mashed potatoes, chre, games, socializing. Third Wed. each stuffing, veggies, homemade desserts. Music month- short general meeting, noon. Potluck by “Doug & Pam”, 7-9 p.m. lunch/games follows. 613-257-7483.

Legion Executive Meeting, March 6, 7 EarlyON Child & Family Centre play p.m. group, Monday, February 26, March 5, 19, Legion General Meeting, March 13, 7 26. 9:30-11:30am, Carambeck Community p.m. Join us to keep up to date. Your opinion Centre. For information call 613-283-0095 counts.

EarlyON Child & Family Centre play Monday night Euchre, March 5, 12 19, group, Tuesday, February 27, March 6, 20, 26, 7 p.m. Legion.

27. 9:30-11:30am, CP Arena. For informa Seniors Luncheon, March 15, Legion, tion call 613-283-0095 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Homemade soup, sndwiches EarlyON Child & Family Centre play and dessert. Donations greatly appreciated. group, Wednesday, February 28, March 7, 21, Special Legion Dinner & Dance, March 28. 9:30-11:30 am, Carambeck Community 4, 2-5 p.m., roast pork dinner, mashed pota Centre. For information call 613-283-0095 toes, veggies, homemade desserts. $15. Music EarlyON Child & Family Centre play provided by “Two for the Road”. group, Thursday, February 22, March 1, 8, 22, 29. 9:30-11:30 am, CP Arena. For informa PERTH tion call 613-283-0095 Free Diabetes and PreDiabetes Educa tion Sessions led by Rideau Valley Diabetes Al-Anon Meetings. If you are living with Services Registered Nurses and Registered Dietitians. Learn how to live well with Dia or near a drinking problem. Every Thursday 8 betes, no referral needed. Call 613-284-2558 p.m. St. James Anglican Church, Drummond St. 613-267-4848, 613-267-6039. for more info, dates and times.

Are you trying to cope with a family Legion Monthly Breakfast, Carleton Place Legion, March 3, 8-10:30 am, 2 member suffering from a mental illness? eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, pan NAMI support group, every 4th Tuesday of cakes, toast, baked beans, juice, tea and the month. Info: 613-283-2170. coffee. Info: 613-257-1727.

Baby Talk playgroup for parents and in Legion Trivia Night, March 3, 7 p.m. fants 0 - 12 months, Thursday, February 22, Wings and Fries, 5-9 pm. Book your ta March 1, 8, 22, 29. 1-2pm, Taycare Senior ble now. Info: 613-257-1727.

Centre. For information call 613-283-0095 St James Spring Dance featuring “Two Community Home Support Lanark for the Road” with George Chenier & Rick County Bereavement Support Group Snedden. St James Parish Hall, 225 Edmund meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month St. Saturday, March 3, 8 pm to midnight. 1-3pm at 40 Sunset Blvd, Info: Cash bar & snacks. Tickets at the door. 613-267-6400.

613-257-3178 EarlyON Child & Family Centre Inter generational playgroup, Carolina Retirement Suites, 12 Alma St. Thursday March 26.

KEMPTVILLE 10-11am.

EarlyON Child & Family Centre play group, Monday, February 26, March 5 19, 26.

Baby Talk, Wednesday, Mar 7, 1:30-3 9:30- noon. Taycare Senior Centre. For in p.m. Madison Montessori Academy, 2965 formation call 613-283-0095 County Rd #43.

EarlyON Child & Family Centre play The North Grenville Photography Club group, Taycare Senior Centre, Tuesday, Feb meets the first Wednesday of every month at ruary 27, March 6, 20, 27. 9:30am - noon 7 p.m. at Grenville Mutual Insurance, 380 Taycare Senior Centre,. For information call Colonnade Dr. Information: ngphotoclub.ca 613-283-0095 EarlyON Child & Family Centre play group, Wednesday, February 28, March 7, 21, LANARK 28. 10am - noon, Perth Library. For informa tion call 613-283-0095 EarlyON Child & Family Centre play Celebrate World Day of Prayer 2018 at Sacred Heart Church, Princess St. Lanark, group, Wednesday, March 7, 21, 28. 1 - 3:30 pm, Taycare Senior Centre. For information Ont. on Friday, March 2, Info 613-259-2982 EarlyON Child & Family Centre play call 613-283-0095.

EarlyON Child & Family Centre work group, Wednesday, February 28, March 7, 21, 28. 9:30- 11:30am, Maple Grove School. For shop, “Triple P/Raising Teens”, Stewart School, Tuesday, Feb 27, March 6, 20, 6:30 information call 613-283-0095

8:30 pm. Call 613-283-0095 to register.

Canadian Tai Chi Academy, every Mon, EarlyON parenting workshop, “Triple Fri., 9 a.m.-noon, Gallipeau Centre (small P/Raising Teens”, Tuesday, February 27, ballroom), All welcome. 613-269-3944, March 6, 22 (attend one or all 3 sessions). www.canadiantaichiacademy.org Clayton Hall, Olde Tyme Music & Din 6:30 - 8:30pm, Stewart School. Call ner, Mar. 4, 2-6 p.m. supper at 5. All musi 613-283-0095 to register.

Euchre, Perth Legion, Beckwith St., cians welcome. Proceeds to Clayton Hall.

Community Clothing Co-operative, every Tuesday from 1-4 p.m. Parking. No stairs.

Everyone welcome.

Info: Portland Community Hall. Open every Sat urday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Wednesday 1-3 613-264-5568.

Film Night International Perth is show p.m.

Crokinole at the Middleville Commu ing the French film C’est La Vie, March 7, 2 and 7pm at the Full Circle Theatre, 26 Craig nity Centre Friday March 2 at 7:30 pm .

Light potluck lunch. Everyone welcome.

St. For more details, 613.267.1224.

Dance, Toledo Legion Sunday March 4 Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church presents the Watoto African Children’s featuring Dennis Whittaker. Doors open at Choir. March 6, 7pm. 160 Wayside Dr. (Be 1pm, dancing 2-5pm, followed by a hot sup hind Hinton Dodge). Everyone welcome. per.

EarlyON Child & Family Centre play www.gtpcperth.com 613-267-3295.

Ladies Auxiliary Br. 244, meeting, group, Tuesday, February 27, March 6, 20, 27. 9:30 -11:30 am, Montague Centennial March 1, 7pm. Legion.

Mom’s and young children “coffee time” Hall. For information call 613-283-0095 Euchre- every Monday afternoon. 1:00 ( Moms and Moms) on Mondays following p.m. South Elmsley Municipal Complex. the school year. (Cancelled for holidays and Sponsor: Club 55. Light refreshments. snow days) it will be hosted at the Maynard Free - Exercise lead by a Registered Kine Penticostal Church from 9:30 to 11:30.

Perth Stamp Club Meeting at 7:30 pm., siologist every Thursday, at Country Roads Wednesday, Feb 28, McMartin House, 125 Community Health Centre. Sponsored by Gore E. For info. call Phil Warrington Rideau Community Health Services/Tele medicine. Intermediate (moderate intensity) 613-264-0724.

Rideau Trail Association, Sunday, from 9:30-10:30. Beginner (low intensity) March 11, Frontenac Park Snowshoe/Hike. from 10:45-11:45. Please call 613-284-2558, Level 2, 12 km. Moderate pace. Depart to arrange for your personal assessment before Conlon Farm at 9:00 a.m. Leaders: Howard starting this program.

Rideau Mellowdears, all male chorus, al and Mary Robinson, 613-256-0817 Rideau Trail Association, Saturday, ways welcome new voices each Wednesday March 3, Cross-Country Ski (weather 1:30-3:30PM at Bethel United Church, Ri dependent) Level 2, 10 km. Moderate pace. deau Ferry Road. No audition necessary.

Park fee. Depart Conlon Farm at 9:30 a.m. Contact: Lorne 613-264-1277.

Hilltop Jamboree, Sunday, March 11, Contact leader: Nancy Gaudreau, McDonald’s Corners Agricultural Hall. Doors 613-390-9532 Rideau Trail Association, Sunday, open noon. Supper 5 p.m. Music starts at 1 March 4, Rideau Trail Snowshoe/Hike. Level p.m.

Lanark County Genealogical Society 2, 10 km, Moderate pace. Gas $3. Car shuttle. Depart Conlon Farm at 9:30 a.m. Meeting, March 3, 1:30 p.m. Beckwith Township Municipal Complex, Black’s Cor Leader: David Batchelor, 613-264-1559 Table tennis every Tuesday 6:30-8:30pm ners, Speaker: Bud Van Alstine, retired histo ry teacher, “Short Stories of old South Perth Pool, 613 267 5302 The Compassionate Friends, Perth Sherbrooke”. Everyone welcome.

Old Time Fiddle Music & Dance - East Chapter. A support group for bereaved par ents. Held on the 2nd Monday of every Osgoode Greely Assoc welcomes all Musi month. 7-9pm. Meeting at Tay Valley Com cians, Dancers & Listeners, Friday, 2 March, 7:30 - 11:00, Greely Community Centre, munity Hall, 4174 Narrows Locks Rd. Perth.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). 1448 Meadow Drive, Greely. Yearly member Meets Thursday evenings at Lanark Lodge. ship available. For additional info call 613-489-2697.

Info. Janet 613-264-9139.

Quilting- every Wednesday. 1-4 p.m.

World Day of Prayer 2018, Lanark Lodge, Christie Lake Rd, Friday Mar 2, 2pm, MERA Schoolhouse, McDonalds Corners.

613-278-2962. refreshments will be served.

Shopping bus trip. Every 2nd Tuesday of the month. Leaving Portland Community RURAL Hall, 9 a.m. Info./location 613-272-2676.

Snow Road Snowmobile Club Breakfast ABC Hall - Euchre - 12:00 pm - 4-Hand March 3, 8 - 11 AM at Clubhouse, 1106 Euchre with prizes. Mondays - March 5 to Gemmills Road, Snow Road Station.

April 30 - Lunch is served at noon with card Soup n’ Sandwich lunch, St. Andrew’s playing following. Contact: Joanne Milner- United Church, Toledo. Sunday, Mar. 11, Green 613-279-1106, www.abchall.ca noon. Homemade soups, sandwiches, desserts Beckwith and District Friendship Club and beverage. Everyone is welcome. will meet March 7, Centennial Hall Frank World Day of Prayer, March 2, 2 pm town. Potluck supper 6pm, musical entertain Toledo, St. Philip Neri Catholic Church All ment. 613-257-2588 welcome.

Calling all musicians! A Musician’s cir World Day of Prayer Service on Friday cle (musicians only) is held weekly, Thursday March 2nd, 2pm in Clayton at the Lynn evenings, 7:00 p.m., ABC Hall in Boling Bower Senior Residence lounge presented by broke (3166 Bolingbroke Rd.). Come out to Guthrie United Church. All Welcome. network with fellow entertainers. Contact Matthew Churchill (613-273-9005).

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40 Plus “Exclusive to Singles” Dinner & Dance, Civitan Club, #12468 Hwy 15, Smiths Falls, Saturday Mar. 3, Dinner at 7 pm. Dance to follow with DJ. 613-285-8557 40plussinglesdance@gmail.com 40 Plus Singles Dinner & Dance, Civi tan Club, #12468 Hwy 15, Saturday, March 3, Dinner at 7 p.m. dance to follow. Informa tion: 613-285-5557.

Baby Talk playgroup for parents and in fants 0-12 months. Monday, February 26, March 5, 19, 26. 1-2 pm, 91 Cornelia St W. For information call 613-283-0095 Bid Euchre, Royal Canadian Legion Br 95 every Monday evening 7 pm.

Bingo - Every Thursday Evening 7pm Lancaster Hall - Smiths Falls Legion Br. 95 (Canteen Open from 4:30pm to 7pm) Bridge, Hanley Hall, Every Wednesday, 1 p.m. Info: 613-283-6116.

Country Jamboree - Open Stage - Lan Station Theatre - Smiths Falls EarlyON Child & Family Centre play General Meeting - Smiths Falls Legion caster Hall - March 18. Music 1pm to group, Wednesday, February 28, March 7, 21, Br. 95, March 6, 7 pm.

Community Theatre presents - ‘Rumors’ a 5:00pm. Dinner served at 5pm. Smiths Falls 28. 9am- noon, Trinity United Church. For Gentle Exercise at Rideau Valley Dia comedy by Neil Simon. Runs Feb 23 - Mar 4.

Legion Br. 95. Members, Guest and Public information call 613-283-0095 betes Services, 9:30-10:30 every Wednesday. Tickets and info 613-283-0300 or Welcome EarlyON Child & Family Centre play Work at your own pace, with qualified staff www.smithsfallstheatre.com Duplicate Bridge, Monday, 7 p.m., Le group, Wednesday, February 28, March 7, 21, leading the group. Free, everyone welcome.

Station Theatre - Smiths Falls gion Br 95, 7 Main St E. Partnership 28. 9am- noon, Trinity United Church. For Call 613-284-2558 for info.

Community Theatre presents - ‘Rumors’ a 613-633-6205. information call 613-283-0095 Ladies Auxiliary Meeting - Smiths Falls comedy by Neil Simon. Runs Mar. 1-4.

Tickets and info 613-283-0300 or Duplicate Bridge, Royal Canadian Le EarlyON Child & Family Centre play Legion Br. 95, March 7, 7 pm. gion Br 95 every Monday evening 7 pm. group, Wednesday, February 28, March 7, 21, Monday Night Bid Euchre, Smiths Falls www.smithsfallstheatre.com Vine Rhymes, Smiths Falls songwriters, Duplicate Bridge, Royal Canadian Le 28. 9am- noon, Trinity United Church. For Legion, 7 p.m. Info 613-283-3292 gion Br 95 every Tuesday afternoon, 1-4 pm. information call 613-283-0095 Sewing, Quilting etc, every Thursday, 9 poets and story tellers, meet monthly for en Duplicate Bridge, Tuesday, 1 p.m., Le EarlyON Child & Family Centre play a.m.-12 noon, Smiths Falls Seniors Harmony couragement and support. Come share your gion Br 95, 7 Main St E. Partnership group, Monday, February 26, March 5, 19, Club #162, 61 Cornelia St W. Info: gift. Info: Helen (613)284-2243.

World Day of Prayer Service, Friday 613-633-6205.

26. 9 am - noon, 91 Cornelia Street W. For 613-283-0292.

EarlyON Child & Family Centre Inter information call 613-283-0095 Smiths Falls Knitting & Crochet Club, March 2, 7 p.m., All Welcome, Trinity Unit generational playgroup, Van Horne Retire Euchre - Every Wednesday Evening 7pm meetings every Tuesday 1-3 p.m. Smiths Falls ed Church, Market St. Youth Darts - Every Saturday - Jr. Room ment Residence. Monday February 26, March Canadian Room - Smiths Falls Legion Br. 95. Seniors Activity Building (across from Hospi 10:00am to 1:00pm - Smiths Falls Legion Br. 26. 9:30 - 11 am, 25 Van Horne Ave, Smiths Fish & Chips (every 2nd Friday) tal).

Smiths Falls Toastmasters meets 95.

Falls. For information call 613-283-0095 4pm-7pm, Lancaster Hall - March 2, 16 & every Wednesday Evening, 7pm, EarlyON Child & Family Centre play 30. Beer Battered Fish. group, Tuesday, February 27, March 6, 20, Gambling Problem? There is help. Gam Healey Glass Abel and Lombard Street.

27. 9am - noon, 91 Cornelia St W. For infor blers Anonymous, Tuesdays 7:30-9 p.m. 88 If you want to practice your public speaking skills. Penny 613-285-1551 mation call 613-283-0095 Cornelia St. 613-567-3271.

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HERE’S HOW IT WORKS: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Chop or cut 4. Green veggie 7. Bar bill 10. Doctors’ group 11. One who buys and sells securities (slang) 12. Be in debt 13. Lively ballroom dance 15. Singer Charles 16. Polish city 19. Former 21. Dismissing from employment 23. Minerals 24. Plotted 25. Consult 26. After a prayer 27. Agents of one’s downfall 30. Leaseholders 34. Supervises flying 35. Voodoo god 36. Alfalfa

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you are inspired and ready to take on the world. Make the time to thank the people who spurred your motivation, then get moving toward your goals.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Transparency is your middle name this week, Leo. Others know just what is going on in your life and in your head. This may encourage others to be more open.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Intentions aimed at distant goals may keep you busy in the long run, Sagittarius, but this week direct your focus to items that will provide the most immediate results.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, your positive outlook can help not only you, but also others.

Where some people only see problems, you see all the possibilities lying ahead of you.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, since you don’t want to be misunderstood in any way, you need to be very careful in how you express your thoughts this week. Clarify details, if necessary.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you have enough sense to balance your imagination with reality. Take your clever ideas and figure out a practical way to make them work.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, everyday things seem magical to you this week. This may be because you’re looking at the world through the haze of happiness spurred on by new love.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Chances for success in all areas of your life are magnified by your innovative spirit, Libra. Keep the good ideas flowing and bring others into your future plans.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, although the destination is in view, you have not yet developed a plan to get there. Be sure you include integrity in your decisions and skip shortcuts.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you have been biding your time, but the moment to take a calculated risk has finally arrived.

Since you have done some thorough research, it should be smooth sailing.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Confidence is on the rise, Scorpio, and that may lead you to take a few risks. There may be great gains to be had, or not much change. However, it can be worthwhile to try.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, conformity is certainly not your thing. But at some point this week, you’ll need to go with the flow. Find a way to make it your own.

41. Apply another coat to 45. Witnesses 46. Jai __, sport 47. Ones who proof 50. Recant 54. Small group with shared interests 55. Part of warming headgear 56. Woolen cloth 57. Snag 59. Central American fruit tree 60. Woman (French) 61. The 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet 62. Type of bed 63. Soviet Socialist Republic 64. Consume 65. Japanese freight company (abbr.)

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38. Organize anew 39. Filippo __, Saint 1. Czech monetary unit 40. Intrinsic nature of something 2. Able to arouse intense feeling 41. Cheese dish 3. Elk 42. Ancient Greek City 4. Muscular weaknesses 43. Patron saint of Ireland 5. Geological time 44. Produced by moving aircraft or vehicle 6. Depths of the ocean 47. Shock treatment 7. Burns to the ground 48. __ Jones 8. Becomes cognizant of 49. Things 9. Cause to shade 51. Having wings 13. US political party 52. Panthers’ QB Newton 14. Refers to some of a thing 53. Third-party access 17. Single 58. Satisfaction 18. Type of beer 20. Ancient Iranian people 22. Grocery chain 27. Gridiron league 28. English river 29. __ and cheese 31. Peyton’s younger brother 32. Long time 33. High schoolers’ test 37. Respects 0301

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90 Years Loved on March 1st, 2018 Valma Bolger Best Wishes with Love Brian, Judy, Connie and Families ENGAGEMENT

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Cauley- Bingley Paul and Beverly Cauley, along with Shawn and Jennie Bingley, are happy to announce the engagement of their children Tansley Paulina Cauley and Mervyn Lee Bingley.

Wedding to take place September 1, 2018.

Warm wishes for love and happiness from all of your family.

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The family of the late Lenora (St. Pierre) Dowdall wishes to thank everyone for all their love and support at the time of our loss. Many thanks to all who attended the visitation and service and for the messages, cards, flowers and donations received to honour our dear Mother. Thank you to Cindy Forget and Danielle Dowdall (granddaughters) for their speeches and sharing their fond memories with us.

Thanks to Dr. Richard Moxon for the great care given to our Mother for so many years and to Dr. Fullerton and the entire staff at Stoneridge Manor for the care and compassion shown, especially by her granddaughter, Mary (England) O’Brien, for being Grandma’s guardian angel always going above and beyond and sincere thanks to Lynette Dowdall. Thanks to Rev. Grace Vaters for her kind words and comfort. We also wish to thank the O’Dacre Funeral Home for their guidance and support during this difficult time.

Sincerely, The Dowdall Family

The family of the late Harold Frizell would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to friends, family, and members of the community throughout Harold’s illness and recent passing on December 24, 2017.

Special thanks to Blair and Son Funeral Home for their respectful care of the funeral arrangements.

To Harold’s wonderful nurses Jenna Button and Leah Williams of Bayshore Nursing for always going above and beyond in providing Harold the best of care at home. To Dr. Brian Penney, Harold’s dedicated physician. To Dr. Goel and Dr. Shamji of the Ottawa Hospital for never giving up. To our church family at the Smiths Falls Free Methodist Church for their endless prayers and beautiful luncheon after Harold’s service. To Pastor Randy Williams for his friendship and spiritual guidance. To the members of the Kinsmen Club for their special tribute to Harold during his wake.

And to the many musicians that came out to perform and pay tribute to Harold at Rob Roy’s following the funeral. Thank you to Peter Woods, John Gray, and Greg Brook for sharing so many great memories at the service. Thank you to all who sent cards, flowers, meals, emails, and phone calls they were all so very appreciated. Harold touched the lives of so many, and his loss leaves a deep void in our lives, but the kindness and support of so many make the days more bearable.

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My heartfelt thanks goes out to all those kind friends and neighbours for their prayers and numerous gifts of cards, food and flowers which I received during my recent surgery and recovery. Special thanks to Canon Catherine Ascah and Fr. Jim Roberts for their comforting ministrations and to Drs. Morell and Gauthier and all the staff of Perth Hospital for their expert care.

May God bless you all.

Lily Willis

We, the family of the late Lucille O’Neil, would like to express our sincerest thanks to all the relatives, friends, co-workers and neighbours for their kind messages of sympathy, food and donations for LAWS and CHEO. We also want to thank Alex at Lannin’s Funeral Home for her excellent service. Special thanks to the teams of doctors and nurses at the Smiths Falls Hospital and the Brockville General ICU for their care throughout Mom’s illness. The many acts of kindness and support continue to be a great comfort to us and will not be forgotten.

Sincerely Denise, Patty, Joanne and Sheryl and families

MORE The family of the late John More thank you for your donations, cards, phone calls, food and attending the Funeral Home visit and funeral. Thank you to the Gamble Funeral Home and Civitan Hall for the luncheon.

Special thanks to the nurses at the Almonte General Hospital and especially Dr. Julie Stewardson and Dr. Rytwinski for his years of care of John.

Ruth More and Families

The family of the late Nancy McTavish wishes to express sincere thanks to family, friends and neighbours for their kind words, donations, cards, flowers and food. Special thanks to the incredible care given by the nursing staff of the G.W.M. Hospital. Thank you to Rev. Shelley Roberts for her comforting words and leading a touching service. Extra special thanks to both Brenda McTavish and Joan Dunlop for their commitment in going with Nancy. Thank you to Michael McLean and the Perth Blue Wins organization for a heartfelt tribute to Nancy at the February 10th, 2018 Hockey Game. Finally, a thank you of grand proportions to all the staff at Blair & Son Funeral Home for guiding us through this difficult time.

Jack McTavish and family

The family of the late Joan Sargeant wish to express sincere thanks to family and friends for their support, cards, food, flowers and donations to the GWM Hospital Foundation and Lanark County Society “Wheels of Hope”. Special thanks to Dr. Last and the Nurses at the Perth Hospital who gave such good care to Mom. Finally, we would like to thank Blair & Son Funeral Directors for helping us through this difficult time.

Dave & Family

The family of the late Barbara Smith wish to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation for the many expressions of sympathy and support. A special Thank You to the Management, Staff and Volunteers of Lanark Lodge for their care, love and devotion shown to Barb during the 5 years she was in their care.

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John James Quennell passed away peacefully at the West Parry Sound Health Centre, on Monday, February 19th, 2018.

Age 92 years.

Beloved husband of the late Jean. Dear friend and companion of the late Noreen Young.Loving father of Ross and his wife Stephanie; Scott and his wife Lorie; Roy and his wife Lou;and the late Brock, and Dean (wife Gail of Newmarket). Cherished Grandpa of Colin, Lindsay, Ryan, Trevor, Amy, and Eric.

Adored Great Grandpa of Leah. Dear brother of the late Bob Quennell. Jack will be fondly remembered by John Young, Jane Lalonde, and their families; his other relatives, and friends. The family would like to express a heartfelt thank-you to Jack’s special friend Janice, for her friendship and compassion, especially during his time in the hospital. As was Jack’s wish, cremation has taken place.

Interment of ashes to take place with his late wife Jean in the Newmarket Cemetery at a later date.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to the charity or your choice would be appreciated.

Arrangements entrusted to the Logan Funeral Home (705-746-5855), 81 James Street, Parry Sound.

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VanALSTINE Harold Duncan

CLARKE, Alma “Elaine” (nee Hornsey) Peacefully, on Friday, February 23, 2018, at the age of 82. Dear mother of Ed of Toronto, ON, Jimmy and Freda (Rick) Levere of Smiths Falls, ON. Predeceased by her daughter Patricia Ann. Loving sister of Roger (Blanche) Hornsey of Gatineau, QC, and Kathy of Chicago, USA. Survived by numerous grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and nieces.

Predeceased by her mother and father.

Friends may visit the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Placeon Thursday, March 1, 2018, from 6:00 p.m. until time of the service in the chapel at 7:00 p.m. Inurnment will be held in the spring at St. James Cemetery, Carleton Place, ON. For those who wish, a donation to CHEO, Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

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Died peacefully at Lanark Lodge, Perth, in the presence of his loved ones on Tuesday, February 20th, 2018 at the age of 73 years. Son of the late Donald and Jean (Allan) VanAlstine.

Brother of Irene (Wayne) Kirkham, Ernie (Joyce) VanAlstine, Bonnie (Earl) Foster and the late Shirley England. Stepbrother of Cliff (Alice), Donnie (Josephine), Art (Rita) and Bud (late Sandra) VanAlstine and the late Violet (Floyd) Kirkham, Gordon and Ken VanAlstine. Brother-in-law of Vivian VanAlstine, Marjorie VanAlstine, Opal Kluge and Vic England. He was the muchloved uncle and great uncle, and greatgreat uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth, on Thursday, March 1st from 9:30 A.M. till 11 o’clock when service will be held in the Chapel.

Interment Laidley Cemetery. In remembrance donations to the Laidley Cemetery would be appreciated.

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

KRAVCHENKO, Bill

February 18, 2018 Bill Kravchenko was born the eighth of ten children to his mother Vera in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Most who knew him learned how he grew up on a farm and how much he enjoyed that life. At the young age of 20, Bill grew interested in the Jehovah’s Witness Organization. It was their love for Jehovah that became the foundation that led to Bill marrying the love of his life, Brigitte, at the age of 24. He became Father to two boys and two girls, Mark, Lisa, Michael and Tina. Then later Grandfather to Andrew, Daniel, Jaden, Esme and Maddox. Bill lived his 73 years of life trying to leave behind memories of laughter, generosity, compassion and wisdom. He will be greatly missed and cherished by all who love him.

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Peacefully with family at her side, Betty G. Robertson of Carleton Place died of influenza on January 20, 2018, just days before her 95th birthday. Loving British war bride of the late Kenneth A. Robertson, beloved mother of Wendy and Frank LeBlanc, Wayne Robertson, and Kathryn and Hugh Weld, devoted grandmother of Ben Weld (Trish Barbato), Kristina Weld, Sarah LeBlanc (Colin Davies), Elly Robertson (Mike Woods) and Wesley Robertson, cherished Guppy of her greatgranddaughter, Alice Davies. Betty will be remembered as a proud Canadian, a tireless and generous community volunteer, valued technical librarian at Leigh Instruments, and a person who strove for - and attained excellence in every task she took on. Special thanks to Betty’s long-term family physician, Dr. Scott Higham, the staff at The Carleton Place Terrace, Dr. Helen Cluett and the staff at Kentwood Park Nursing Home in Picton. The family would appreciate donations to the Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital in Betty’s memory. Friends may call at the Alan R Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place on Saturday, March 10, 2018 from 11 a.m. until time of service in the chapel at 1 p.m. with a reception to follow at the funeral home.

Calbeck, Kathryn Virginia

(Loving Mother) Passed away peacefully in the Almonte General Hospital on February 21, 2018.

Kathryn (nee Gibson) of Almonte, Ontario, in her 57th year.

Missed by the father of her children Glenn Calbeck. Cherished and loved by her son William (Jennifer) and daughter Cayla (Shawn) also remembered fondly by her stepchildren Anne-Marie, Miranda and Tara.

Proud grandmother of Kristyn and Matthew.

Sibling to Scott Gibson (Michelle).

Predeceased by her parents Joseph and Sylvia Gibson. Devoted Momma to her dogs Riley and Rown as well as her cat Mo. Family and friends may Visit C. R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc. (127 Church St., Almonte, Ont. 613-256-3313) On Saturday March 3, 2018 from 2 to 4pm with a Celebration of Life to follow in the Gamble Chapel at 4pm. Reception to follow.

Donations in memory of Kathryn may be made to the Lanark Animal Welfare Society (LAWS).

(Lover of Nature & All Things Wild) Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

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Peacefully on Saturday, February 24, 2018 in her 93rd year. Predeceased by her first husband Douglas Dalton and second husband Joe Barber.

Loving mother of Dennis Dalton, David Dalton and Dale Julian (Wayne Williamson).

Grandmother of Leslie (Brittany), Rachael (Greg), Alison (Brett) and Erica (Scott).

Predeceased by her 3 sisters Nora Brown, Mabel Burton and Linda Greasley. Anne will be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Friends are invited to visit with the family at the Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Friday, March 2, 2018 from 3:00pm until the time of Anne’s funeral service in the chapel at 4:00pm.

Interment to take place at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated by the family. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca

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Peacefully in hospital Perth, surrounded by Family on Sunday, February 25, 2018.

Lambert John Kehoe in his 93rd year.

Beloved husband of Eleanor James. Loved father of Beryl (Rob) Orok of Lanark, Bernie (Annette) of Smiths Falls and Paul (Joy) of R.R.6, Perth. Dear brother of Shirley Roberts of Chesterville and the late Helen Kerr, Edna Thomlinson, Theresa, Edmund, Everett, Ken, Patrick and Emmett Kehoe. Grandfather of Andrew (Helen) Orok, Matthew (Nicky) Orok, Danielle Brown and Sarah (Chris) Stenabaugh, Douglas, Amy and Rebecca Kehoe and the late infant Colin Kehoe. Great grandfather of Jarrod, Heidi, Imogene and Weylin Orok, Ethan, Addison and Madeline Brown and Aria Stenabaugh. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth, on Tuesday, February 27th, 2018 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John’s Catholic Church, Perth on Wednesday, February 28th at 10:00 A.M. Interment St. John’s Parish Cemetery. In remembrance donations to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind or the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.

WILSON LYNN (nee Sutton)

At Kingston General Hospital at age 73, on Monday evening, February 19, after a lengthy illness followed by a severe stroke. A resident of Kingston in her later years, she lived previously in Perth, Whitby, Toronto and Vancouver. Lynn married her late husband, David Wilson, in Aukland, New Zealand.

Cherished mother of Kimberley Olive and three grandchildren, Abby, Carter and Gabriel, and son Dan Wilson of Alberta. Also mourned by her son-in-law, Shawn Olive. Profoundly missed by her sister, Ann Cole of Brockville, her brother, Ian Sutton of Kingston, nephews Mark and Graham Cole of Brockville, David Sutton and his partner, Diana Bertin, of Kingston and by her dearest friend, Linda Sutton of Carleton, Nova Scotia, along with many other relatives and friends. Lynn was the daughter of the late Mildred and Gordon Sutton of Smiths Falls, where she attended elementary and high schools. A private memorial to her life will take place next week in Kingston. Burial at Hillcrest Cemetery in Smiths Falls.

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MARSH SHEILA Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of her family on Monday, February 19, 2018.

Sheila Marsh (nee; Commons) of Almonte, Ontario, in her 86th year.

Beloved wife of the late Peter Marsh. Loving mother of Elizabeth, Ian (Lori) and Gemma (Harold). Proud Grandmother of Alison, Andrew, Hannah, Owen (Shaylah), Christine, Rachel (Evan) and Robert. Sheila will be missed by her many friends. Thanks to the Staff of Orchard View by the Mississippi, Bayshore Home Health Care, The Almonte General Hospital, Dr. C. Deschenes and the Ottawa Valley Health Team for their kind care and support.

Friends are invited to join Sheila’s family In a Celebration of her life in the C. R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc. (127 Church St., Almonte, Ont. 613-256-3313) on Friday, February 23 at 2 PM. For those who may choose to honour Sheila with a memorial donation please consider the Almonte General Hospital.

Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

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Horricks, Dorothy Kathleen ‘nee’ McCullough

MARSHALL, Wentworth Kenneth

It is with great sadness, we announce, Wentworth passed away peacefully at home on Thursday February 22, 2018, he was in his 84th year. Beloved husband and best friend of Bev for over 47 years. Cherished father of Gregory (Shannon), Sandra (Jeffrey) and Richard (Michele). Wentworth will be missed by his siblings Mary-Ann (Corbett), Betty-Lou (George) and his nieces and nephew.

Cherished grandfather of Jason (Marj), Caitlin (A.J.), Zachery, Olivia and Brody and poppa to his great-grandchildren Emma, Alyssa and Landon. Wentworth will be missed by his family and his many friends. Predeceased by his parents Muriel and Clifford, his brother Gerald and son David. Wentworth loved life and lived it to the fullest, he loved to travel, snowmobiling and his love of motorcycling was well known. Respecting his wishes, there will be no visitation or service. A celebration of life will be held on March 23rd, at the Smiths Falls Civitan Club, between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. In remembrance of Wentworth, please consider a donation to the Ottawa Heart Institute.

Stewart, Gordon Allan Samuel “Junior”

Suddenly at his home on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 in his 58th year.

Beloved son of the late Gordon and Marion Stewart. Dear husband of the late Janice and dear friend of the late Sylvia. Much loved brother of John Stewart, Bob Stewart (Susan), Debbie McNeely (Ray) and Hazel/Sue Huneault (Roger). Predeceased by his sister Eva VanAlstine, infant brother Allan and niece Raeann McNeely. “Uncle Junior” will be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, extended family and his kind friends and neighbours on Bourke St. His devoted rescue dog and cat will miss his loving care. We love you Junior and you will be forever in our hearts. Another light has gone out in our lives.

Friends are invited to visit with the family at the Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Thursday, March 1, 2018 from 12:00pm until the time of “Junior’s” memorial service in the chapel at 1:00pm.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to L.A.W.S. would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca.

Huff, Peter

Suddenly at home on Sunday, January 14, 2018 age 53 years.

Beloved son of John and Sheila Huff. Lovingly remembered by his children Tyler, Sieara and Montana and their mother Sheila. Dear brother of Jeff (Darlene), Brian (Erin).

Predeceased by his brother Chris Huff. A celebration of life will be held at the North Grenville Municipal Centre, 285 County Road #44, Kemptville, on Saturday, March 10th from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. Those wishing may make memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Condolences, donations or tributes may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com.

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Dorothy passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Lanark Lodge, Perth at the age of 91. She was the daughter of the late Wesley and Gertrude (Devlin) McCullough. Predeceased in 2006 by her loved husband and best friend Dawson W. Horricks, sister Ila and husband Eric Lewis, brothers Lloyd and Gerald McCullough, brother-in law Mansel and wife Mary Horricks and sister-in-law Blanche Moore. Dorothy will be fondly remembered by her sisters-in-law Christine and Elizabeth McCullough, her nieces and nephews and their families, her St. Andrew’s Church family and all who knew her.

She will be missed. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W. Perth on Sunday, February 25th, 2018 from 12 noon until 4:00 P.M. Funeral service will be held in St. Andrew’s United Church, Lanark on Monday at 11:00 A.M. Interment, Prestonvale Cemetery followed by a reception in St. Andrew’s United Church Hall. In remembrance, contributions to Prestonvale Cemetery, Prestonvale United Church or St. Andrew’s United Church would be appreciated.

Scobel, Fraser John

Our brother, our friend, Fraser John “Bear” Scobel, passed away suddenly from heart failure on Wednesday, January 10, 2018. Fraser was born June 5, 1959 in Germany where our Armed Forces family was posted. We lived all across Canada, and Fraser loved Boysdale Camp, AB; Gander, NF; Belleville, ON; Yellowknife, NWT; Ottawa and finally Smiths Falls, ON. In his 58 years, Fraser travelled, worked and played hard, had many interesting adventures and made friends all along the way.

He was a bouncer, then manager, airport dispatcher, worked at a diamond mine and finally a master electrician. He loved the outdoors, fishing, golf, music, taking pictures, socializing, deep conversations, motorcycle rides, all sports, notably the Patriots, and forever the Bruins. His zest for experiencing life was legendary. He had a deep respect for all living things, especially cats and dogs...Mako and Bandit. Fraser’s smile, his larger than life presence, his stories made you feel connected and alive. He will always be remembered as a loyal friend, a gifted poet with a heart of gold. We will all miss him deeply. May Fraser’s laughter and spirit stay in your heart forever. Predeceased by his dad Frank, mom Rose, brothers Bruce and Darcy, and sister Reta. Will be forever missed by brother Frank (Dianne); sister April (Jerry Carroll); nieces and nephew, Cindy (Joe Pestrak), Renee S, Matthew S, David C, Adam C; great nephew and niece Austin P and Ashley P. And special friends Coreen Stewart, Steve and Liz Brown at the Farm and Lew and Sharon Riviere.

There was a service on January 16, 2018 at Blair and Son in Smiths Falls to say goodbye to Fraser. Thanks to everyone.

On Saturday, June 2, 2018, please join us at the Farm in Franktown to celebrate the life and times of Fraser Scobel. For more information contact Steve and Liz Brown at 613-283-1608 or ruralrootsnorth@gmail.com

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HENRY, MARY (nee McEwen)

After a long healthy life, Mary passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2018, at the age of 97.

Predeceased by her husband Jack. Survived by her daughter Margaret Deugo (Rodger).

Will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Kirk, Lori-Anne (Travis) and Stacie (Matt).

Dear great-grandmother of Trent, Tylar and Amelia. Predeceased by her parents Dr. John A. McEwen and Margaret McEwen and brothers Hamilton (Irene), Murray (Dorothy), Eion (Mary) and Robert (Mitchie). A private graveside service will be held in the spring at Dewar Cemetery, Ashton. The family would like to express their thanks to the doctors and nursing staff at Stoneridge Manor. For those who wish, a donation to the Carleton Place Hospital would be appreciated by the family.

After a courageous battle with cancer, suddenly on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at home in the arms of his devoted wife of over 24 years Lynn (nee Durant) in his 63rd year.

Loving and cherished father of Mikayla.

Survived by his children Rebecca (Yoan LeBlanc) and Crystal (Patrick Lake), and grandchildren Alexandre LeBlanc, Sébastien LeBlanc and Logan Lake. Dear brother of Herman (Willy), John (Rose Phillips), Ali Postma (Gordon), Mary Rimmer (Tom), Cory (the late Debbie), Dick (Martha), Rita Astleford (Herb Richardson), Wilma Weidenaar (Jack) and Gary (Zena). Predeceased by his parents Henk and Dorothy Michel. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Friends are invited to visit with the family at the Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Friday, March 2, 2018 from 11:00am until time of memorial service in the chapel at 1:00pm. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or any charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca

Paul, Jean (nee Dobbie)

Moore, Myrna Joyce Myrna Joyce Moore (nee Dixon) In her 88th year, entered into rest at Perth Community Care Centre on Monday, February 19th, 2018 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.

She was predeceased by her first husband Joseph Moore and will be greatly missed by her husband Oliver Moore. Myrna was born on October 12th, 1930 in Perth, daughter of the late Ernest Dixon and Hilda Carr. She was predeceased by her siblings Mildred Jones, Ernest, Robert, Wilhelmina Keen, Myrtle Curran, Joyce Dixon, Ronald, and Marilyn Jordan. Myrna was the loving mother of Joanne (Nelson) Rogers, David (Shelley) Moore and Dwight (Lynnette) Moore; step-mother of James (Kathy) Moore and Brian (Debbie) Moore and cherished grandmother of Kate, Adam, Naomi, Nikki, Curtis, Eleesha and Tamarrah and stepgrandmother of Angelique, Sarique and Megan, great grandmother of nine and aunt to many nieces and nephews. She will be sadly missed by her sister Marlene Day, all her family and friends. Myrna was well known in Perth for her many years in retail service at Maher Shoes, Nelly’s Shoe Store and Heritage Silversmiths Store. She was also renowned for her hospitality and her cooking, family feasts, church dinners, pies, cakes, homemade candy etc. The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of Perth Community Care for their attention to Myrna’s needs over the past few years. Visitation will be held at Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church, 160 Wayside Drive, Perth on Friday, February 23rd, 2018 from 1:30 to 2:30 P.M. with a service at 2:30 P.M. A reception will follow at the church. Private interment will take place at Elmwood Cemetery, Perth.

In remembrance of Myrna, contributions to the Alzheimers Society of Lanark County or Gideons would be appreciated. Arrangements are in the care of Blair & Son Funeral Directors.

PORTEOUS, Thiel Borden

Peacefully in hospital on Friday February 23, 2018, with his family at his side. Loving husband of Lois (nee Scott). Much loved father of Brian (Heather) and Paul. Loving grandfather of Lyndsey, Matt, Erin and Brandon. Great-grandfather of Colin, Emmett, Ava, Cooper and baby girl arriving soon.

Predeceased by his parents Arthur and Margaret Porteous, sister Irene “Dee Dee” Ford and great-grandson Jaxson. Fifty+ years Royal Canadian Legion Branch #192 and longtime employee of Rideau Regional Center.

At Thiel’s request there will be no visitation or service. For those who wish, a donation to the Ottawa Heart Institute would be appreciated by the family. www.barkerfh.com

KERNAGHAN, MURIEL ELIZABETH (nee FEE) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Muriel Elizabeth Kernaghan on February 22, 2018, in her 94th year at Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital.

Sister of Helen Thompson (Mac-deceased), Chesley, ON and Melville Fee (Shirley), Ashton, ON. Predeceased by father Hubert Fee and mother Jeanette Aitkin and brothers Arthur and Kenneth. Survived by nieces and nephews, Barb MacDonald, Laine MacDonald (Ron), Raymond Thompson (Cindy), Reg Thompson, Sheryl Lewis (Brent), Vivian Fee and Bernie Fee (Patti). Graveside service will be held at United Cemetery, Carleton Place, ON in the spring. For those who wish, a donation to Stoneridge Manor - Activities or LAWS would be appreciated by the family.

FRANCES MARY (LEACH) GORDON

(aged 83) Passed away peacefully at home on February 16th after a brief battle with cancer. She was predeceased by her husband, Barry Gordon and brother Ken Leach. She will be loved and missed by her children Jim, Bob and Laura (spouse Jeff Shanahan) and her granddaughters Chelsea, Brianna and Emelia. Also by brothers Bert (Jean), Gary (Frankie) and sister-in-law Elaine. She was a dedicated supporter of her church, committed to lifelong learning, spent over 30 years volunteering with the Red Cross, but always put these qualities and more into her family first. In lieu of flowers we ask donations be made in her name to the BC Cancer Foundation.

Jean died peacefully with family by her side in Carleton Place at Stoneridge Manor on Monday, February 19th, 2018 in her 98th year. She was born on January 22nd, 1921 in Lanark and was the daughter of the late William and Winnie (Woods) Dobbie. Jean was predeceased by her loved and devoted husband William Carl Paul in January, 1990. Also predeceased by her brothers James and Willard and infant Freddie Dobbie and sisters Florence Whyte and infant Effie Mae Dobbie. Jean has one surviving sister, Edith Gray. Jean is the loved mother of Janice Bron (Leo Hermer) and Joanne (Don) Beaudin. Grandmother to Jason Bron and Janna Maskeill Bron, Anastasia and Acquilla Clark; great grandma to Carlie and Justin Bron, Kobie Murphy and Lucas Maskeill. Jean will be greatly missed by all of us and also by her loved and devoted sister-in-law Ruth Dobbie and her long time neighbours. Jean loved her chihuahua’s and was a perfectionist.

Her career involved employment at Glenayr Kitten Mill in Lanark, Four Winds Nursing Home and Brown Shoe in Perth and at Yarntex when opening and retired when it closed. She loved her home at 46 Gore Street West, Perth.

Family and friends are invited to join for a visitation at Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W. Perth on Thursday, February 22nd, 2018 from 9:00 to 9:45 A.M. followed by a funeral service in the Chapel at 10:00 A.M. A reception will follow in the Blair & Son Family Centre. Jean’s family wish to thank all the staff and departments of Stone Ridge Manor for their devotion, dedication and care which was above and beyond and will never be forgotten. In remembrance, contributions to St. Paul’s United Church, Perth or Hopetown Cemetery would be appreciated.

SNIDER, Roy

(Retired - Ottawa Fire Department) With heavy hearts we announce that Roy Eldon Snider, a longtime resident of Fitzroy Harbour passed away suddenly but peacefully at The Arnprior Villa on Sunday evening, February 18th, 2018. He was 87. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy Boileau (April 27, 2012). Dearly loved Dad of Lynne McHardy (John) and Roy “Butch” Snider, both of Ottawa; Sherri Wilson (Brian) and Laura Eckford (Barry), both of Fitzroy Harbour.

Cherished and proud Grandpa of Leanne, John Allan (Stephanie), Megan (Craig), Christy (Russ), Ashley (Brodie), Craig (Kelly), Nicholas (Emily) and Cassie and GreatGrandpa of Hunter, Kaleigh, Chase, Makaila, Logan, Chloe, Max and the late Maddy. Dear brother of Joan Richard (late Pete), Gail Herrick (late Eldon), Wayne Snider (late Anne) and Warren Snider (Sandy). Predeceased by his parents: Harry and Edna (nee Reid) Snider; 3 brothers: Harry (late Shirley), Glen (late Theresa) and Charlie (Audrey) as well as 2 sisters: Irene Finch (late Bill) and Carol Snider.

Roy is survived by several nieces, nephews and many great friends. Friends may call at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Friday evening, March 9th from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday morning, March 10th from 9:45 to 10:45. A Tribute to Roy will take place in the Pilon Family Chapel at 11 o’clock. For those wishing, a donation to the U of O Heart Institute would be appreciated. Due to severe allergies, please refrain from using perfume/cologne. Flowers gratefully declined.

Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

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TEMPLE, Jessie Evelyn (nee McTavish) Peacefully at Lanark Lodge on February 22 in her 105th year. Evelyn was predeceased by her loving husband Charles Temple, her parents James and Minnie McTavish, her brother Robert and sisters Edith Currie and Jean Crane. She was the beloved and caring mother to her daughter, Nancy and son, Charles (Susan) of McDonald’s Corners.

Evelyn was born on the McTavish family farm at Balderson. Following high school, she graduated from Taber Business College in Perth and was employed as a stenographer for the Ontario Provincial Police, Perth detachment. She met her future husband while attending a dance at Perth Collegiate where Charles was a teacher. They were married in 1941 at Balderson United Church.

Evelyn played her part in carrying on the music tradition of the McTavish family being well known for singing the lead roles in Gilbert and Sullivan operettas. In 1951, the family moved to Toronto. Evelyn always maintained great love and pride in her rural roots though and every August returned to the family farm to spend a month there with her children.

Throughout the years, Evelyn retained her sweet disposition and elegance. One was always greeted by her warm smile and cheerful voice. In her quiet way, she was ever the optimist and enthusiast. She kept herself well-informed through both written and TV media. For many years, she spent time on her sofa “coaching” the Toronto Blue Jays of whom she was a great fan. Her tender attention to the care of animals and an appreciation of their quirkiness gave much pleasure during her life.

Evelyn and Charles returned to Perth in 2004 to be close to their children who were living in the area. First they resided at Carolina Court and later at Lanark Lodge. In her final years when interests had faded and health declined, Evelyn continued to respond by singing along in music therapy several times a week.

The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of Lanark Lodge for the warm and competent care which they provided in keeping Evelyn comfortable and safe during her difficult later years. As well, they wish to acknowledge the comforting approach of Rebecca Worden in providing music therapy and the kindnesses of Ron Rockburne and Dr. Taylor Ferrier.

A graveside service will be held in the spring at Prestonvale Cemetery.

In memory of Evelyn, donations to Balderson United Church, Lanark Lodge or the charitable organization of your choice would be appreciated.

Mrs. Temple’s arrangements are in the care of the O’Dacre Family Funeral Home, Perth.

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AUBÉ, LINA

Peacefully at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital in the early morning hours on Monday, February 19th, 2018; Lina Rose Aubé of The Arnprior Villa passed away at the age of 82 years.

Beloved wife of the late Bernard “Bernie” Aubé (December 7, 1996). Dearly loved mother of Diane Morris (Richard) and Jeannine Cameron (John), both of Ottawa; Daniel Aubé (Dorothy) of Arnprior; Hélène Ayo (Jeff) of Lafayette, Louisiana; Pauline Roy (Daniel) of Rockland and Léo Aubé (Annette Hendry) of Peterborough.

Predeceased by an infant son, Pierre.

Cherished and lovingly remembered by her 14 grandchildren and 6 greatgrandchildren. The last surviving child of the late William and Sarah (nee Louiseize) Backs, Lina was predeceased by her only sister, Susan as well as her 7 brothers: Eddy, René, William, Peter, Nelson, Leo and Adelard. Friends were invited to pay their respects during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Friday evening, February 23rd from 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Saturday, February 24th from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. A Final Tribute to Lina followed in the Pilon Family Chapel at 11 o’clock. Interment Malloch Road Cemetery, Arnprior. In memory, please consider a donation to the Canadian Diabetes Association.

Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

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CROSS – In memory of a loving husband and father, Roy D. Cross who passed away March 3, 2004.

There is a special kind of feeling, That is meant for you alone.

A place within our hearts, No one else can own.

There will always be a sadness, And often a silent tear.

But always special memories, Of the days when you were here.

Forever loved and never forgotten Jennie and family

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TRIMBLE, Vera - In loving memory of my wife who passed away March 4, 2014.

I remember the day I met you, The day God made you mine, I remember the day God took you, And will till the end of time.

We made our vows together, Until death do us part, But the day God took you from me, My whole world fell apart.

Sometimes I think I’m dreaming, I can’t believe it’s true, That I can go on living, When I no longer have you.

In memory of happier years, When we were all together, The joys, the tears, the love and fears, Will stay with me forever.

When I am sad and lonely, And everything goes wrong, I seem to hear you whisper, “Cheer up and carry on”.

Each time I see your picture, You seem to smile and say, Don’t cry I am only sleeping, We’ll meet again someday.

Always in my heart Gerald

Moore, Edna May

Passed peacefully on February 22, 2018 in her 89th year.

Beloved wife of the late Jim Moore.

Loving mother to Bonnie (Dave), Barbara, and Joy. Dear Grandmother to Jeffrey, Michael and Sarah.

Great grandchildren Josiah, Ruth and Jeremiah.

Predeceased by her mother Ada Moore. Edna will be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Friends are invited to visit with the family at Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 from 10:00am until time of Funeral Service in the chapel at 11:00am. Interment to take place at Ompah Cemetery in April. As expressions of sympathy donations to Bethel Pentecostal Church would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca

Terry Sweeney March 2, 2017 You meant so much to all of us, You were special and that’s no lie, You brightened up the darkest day, And the cloudiest sky.

Your smile alone warmed hearts, Your laugh was like music to hear, I would give absolutely anything, To have you well and standing near.

When you suffered, you told few, You never deserved what you went through, Tired and weary, you made no fuss, But tried hard to stay with us.

Not a second passes, When you’re not on our minds, Your love we will never forget.

Sadly missed and in our hearts forever Norma Mom and Dad Brothers, sisters and families

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BROWNLEE, Don March 3, 2014 In loving memory of our wonderful husband, dad and papa.

If tears could build a stairway And memories were a lane We would walk right up to heaven And bring you back again No farewell words were spoken No time to say goodbye You were gone before we knew it And only God knows why Our hearts still ache in sadness And secret tears still flow What it meant to lose you No one can ever know But now we know you want us To mourn for you no more To remember all the happy times Life still has much in store Since you’ll never be forgotten We pledge to you today A hallowed place within our hearts Is where you’ll always stay Sadly missed and forever loved Patricia, Jerry & Carol, Gay & Bob, Bruce & Debbie, Barbara & Wilford, Colleen & Heinz and grandkids

CRAIG - In Memory of Robert (Bob) Craig who passed away March 4th 2014.

God looked around his garden, And found an empty place.

Then he looked down upon the earth, And saw your tired face.

He put his arms around you, And lifted you to rest.

God’s garden must be beautiful, He only takes the best.

He knew that you were suffering, He knew that you were in pain.

He knew that you would never, Get well on earth again.

He saw the road was getting rough, And the hills were hard to climb.

So he closed your eyes, And whispered please be mine.

It broke our hearts to lose you Bob, But you didn’t go alone.

For part of us went with you, The day God called you home.

Love your sister Donna and Bill And the rest of the brothers and sisters.

BOOTHBY, Eileen - In loving memory of a dear sister Eileen, who passed away March 3, 2017.

We shared so many memories, Of which we had a part, And we keep them treasured in our hearts.

We close our eyes and hear your voice, Your laughter and see that special smile, And then we have walked with you a while.

Forever loved and missed Dorothy (sister) and family

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McFADDEN – In loving memory of our dear son Shawn, who passed away February 25, 2016.

God called him home, it was His will, But in our hearts we love him still; His memory is as dear today As in the hour he passed away.

We often sit and think of him When we are all alone, For memory is the only thing That grief can call its own.

Forever in our Hearts Mickey and Tina In loving memory of our brother Shawn, who passed away February 25, 2016 What would we give to clasp his hand, His happy face to see To hear his voice and see his smile That meant so much to us.

Love Always Justin, Cassie, Kristine and Nikki

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WHITE, Ronald, May 4, 2016 In loving memory of a dear husband, loving father and a special grandfather.

May the winds of love blow softly, And whisper for you to hear, That we still love you dearly, And wish that you were here.

We hold you close within our hearts, And there you will remain, To walk beside us all our lives, Until we meet again.

With all our love Your loving wife Alma Daughter Peggy and family

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Daniel Norwood (Junior) April 6, 1938 -February 28th, 2017 It’s been a year Dad, We will always miss you at family gatherings.

We miss the greatest laugh ever.

We miss taking a back road tour with you.

We think of you when we garden or watch the birds.

We think of you when we cook blackened steak, and when we enjoy a Carling.

We smile when thinking of you being “at home” with all the family that have gone before us.

We always miss you but know you are watching over us the way you always have.

We love you to the moon and back, Dad, Papa, GreatPapa.

Diane, Barbie, Lloyd, Glenn and Families.

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In loving memory of a beloved husband, father, Poppa, Poppa Bob and friend who passed away February 26, 2017.

He had a cheery smile, a pleasant way, A helping hand to all he knew, He was so kind, so generous and true.

On earth he nobly did his best, Grant him, Jesus, heavenly rest.

Love, Carole and family

BOOTHBY, Eileen In loving memory of a dear sister-in-law who passed away March 3, 2017.

There’s a face that is haunting us ever, There’s a voice that we’re longing to hear, There’s a smile we’ll remember forever, Though we try to forget every tear.

There’s a sad but sweet remembrance, There’s a memory fond and true There’s a token of affection, dear And heartaches still for you.

Love Elaine and Family

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BOOTHBY, Eileen - In loving memory of a dear mother who passed away March 3, 2017.

God saw you getting tired, And a cure was not to be; So He put His arms around you, And whispered “Come to Me”.

With tearful eyes we watched you, And saw you pass away, And although we loved you dearly, We could not make you stay.

A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.

Love Dale and Shelly Cindy and Ben and families

FIELDING In loving memory of Lois Fielding who passed away March 3, 2004.

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.

Silently we grieve, And brush away our tears.

The memories you left behind, Will last throughout the years.

Ken and Family

LESWAY, John It has been two years since your death.

You are entwined in our hearts and memories forever.

Still loved and missed Kathleen, Mike and Kristen

WALLACE, Mike March 20, 1936-March 2, 2014 In memory of a loving husband, father, papa, and great-papa.

Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day.

Unseen, unheard, but always near Still loved, still missed, and ever dear.

Love Elaine, Kevin, Mike Jr., Patrick, Karen and families BOOTHBY, Eileen - In loving memory of a dear wife who passed away March 3, 2017.

My lips can not tell how much I miss her, My heart can not tell what to say.

God only knows how much I miss her, In a home that is lonesome today.

Love Dan

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Mail and Variable Imaging Coordinator Full Time (2018-3000) Metroland East, 65 Lorne St., Smiths Falls, ON, K7A 3K8

THE OPPORTUNITY: Metroland East/Performance Printing is looking for a Mail and Variable Imaging Coordinator Do you like working with numbers, data and spreadsheets? Are you detailed oriented? This would be a great career for you.

Marlene Caroline (Foster) Wing September 21, 1945 – February 27, 2017 Sunshine passes, shadows fall, Love’s remembrance outlasts all; And though the years be many or few, They are filled with remembrance of you.

It has been a year since you left us, and we miss you every day.

Love your family MYERS, Don - In loving memory of my husband Don Myers who passed away on March 4th, 2003.

When evening shades are falling, And we sit in quiet alone, To our hearts there comes a longing, If only he could come home.

Friends may think we have forgotten, When at times they see us smile, But they little know the heartache, Our smiles hide all the while.

Lovingly Remembered by Shirley and Family

TRIMBLE, Vera - In loving memory of a dear Mother, Nanny and Great Grandmother who left us on March 4, 2014.

If I could write a story, It would be the greatest ever told, Of a kind and loving mother, Who had a heart of gold.

If I could write a million pages, I would still be unable to say, Just how much I love and miss you, Every single day.

I will remember all you taught me, I’m hurt but won’t be sad, Because you will send me down the answers, And you will always be my Mom. With all our love Terrie and family FIELDING - In loving memory of a wonderful Mom and Grandma, Lois, who passed away March 3, 2004.

Her life was full of kindly deeds, A helping hand to all in need.

Sincere and true in heart and mind, A memory sweet she left behind.

Always loved, never forgotten.

Brian, Gloria, Trisha and Michelle You’ll be

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• Communicate with managers and team members as needed regarding client data and confirmation of information.

• Field quote requests, enquiries, and concerns from customers and potential clients • Plans, coordinates and monitors VDP print projects from time order is given through to shipment of finished product • Ensures customers are kept current with status of the work in process and works to resolve manufacturing problems with both internal production staff and customer • Takes steps to ensure VDP print projects are kept on track and on schedule throughout the entire manufacturing process • As part of this role, you will be required to handle credit card information. Metroland Media is a PCI compliant company and requires people in this role to take PCI training to handle cards in a safe and compliant manner.

• Special projects and other duties as assigned WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR • Post-Secondary Education in any or related field • Minimum 2+ years in Lettershop and/or print environment • Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, CSV files, FusionPro • Maintain fluency with CPC and UPSP postal pre-sorting software (iaddress, AccuZip/AccuTrace, Postal One, WindowBook, EST) • Strong written and verbal communication and competent listener • Thorough knowledge and understanding of Canada Post and USPS postal systems and regulations • Strong administration skills with accurately updating and maintaining information • Capable of taking initiative and can work independently with minimal direction • Ability to excel in a fast-paced, deadline driven and demanding environment with strong attention to detail • Effective organizational skills, ability to manage time and prioritize tasks appropriately • Successfully handle confidential information and use appropriate discretion

Job Posting Job Title: Business Unit:

Direct Mail Manager, Full Time (2018-2998) Metroland East, 65 Lorne St., Smiths Falls, ON, K7A 3K8

THE OPPORTUNITY: Metroland East / Performance Printing is a provider of direct mail services and commercial printing. We are looking for an enthusiastic leader to fill the position of Direct Mail Manager. You will be working out of our Head Office, in Smiths Falls, ON providing front line contact for all our external and internal customers. This is a full-time position.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: • Seek out new opportunities to bring Direct Mail work to our company via internal channels and external prospects and sales people. Evaluate marketing goals and highlight opportunities that take advantage of direct mail strategies. Present the company’s capabilities, experience and expertise in Direct Mail and support sales teams in their client relationships.

• Provide consultation to Customer Service and Sales Teams on the planning and execution of Direct Mail campaigns for customers.

• Perform data list manipulations.

• Create VDP templates (FusionPro or FlexMail3) with corresponding data-lists for non-routine jobs, produce proofs and compose final files.

• Build and maintain web-to-print solutions for customers according to their marketing and administration needs.

• Regulate and monitor the administration of Postal accounts on behalf of internal and external customers.

• Maintain/monitor eligibility requirements for CPC and USPS designations, such as SmartMail™ Marketing Partner (CPC) and Full Service Mailer (USPS), by keeping current on regulations and implementing operational standards.

• Extensive knowledge of existing postal regulations and trends.

• Executive Board membership of NAMMU (National Association of Major Mail Users) and CNYPCC (Central New York Postal Customer Council), regular attendance of chapter meetings and energetic participation in industry discussions.

• Active participation in the Canada Post Registered Partner Program including webinars, certification tests and annual Road Shows.

• Develop strategies for new repeat mail jobs, implement workflows for efficiency and error-mitigation, delegate new workflow to appropriate staff and periodically evaluate ongoing fulfillment.

• Maintain proficiency with software products and portals applicable to Direct Mail, Web-to-Print and variable data fulfillment.

• Investigate and help resolve mail problems that may occur, including negotiating with Canada Post/USPS on credits, surcharges, cancelled Statements and other disputes. Review mailings that fall short of successful fulfillment and suggest appropriate implementations to improve our processes.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR • Post-Secondary Education in any or related field.

• Minimum 2+ years in Lettershop and/or print environment.

• working with Numbers, data and spreadsheets.

• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, CSV files, FusionPro. • Extensive knowledge of direct mail data processing, document composition, Canada Post and USPS postal regulations.

• Excellent communication, administration and planning skills.

• Capable of taking initiative and working independently with minimal direction.

• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, deadline driven and demanding environment with strong attention to detail.

• Successfully handle confidential information and use appropriate discretion.

OUR AODA COMMITMENT Metroland is committed to accessibility in employment and to ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with AODA, Metroland will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling your interview.

OUR AODA COMMITMENT Metroland is committed to accessibility in employment and to ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with AODA, Metroland will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling your interview.

If this sounds like a fit for you please apply by March 2, 2018:

If this sounds like a fit for you please apply by March 2, 2018:

Internal Candidates: apply to our internal posting portal on MyMetNet under My Career

Internal Candidates: apply to our internal posting portal on MyMetNet under My Career

External Candidates: apply to https://careersen-metroland.icims.com

External Candidates: apply to https://careersen-metroland.icims.com

Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Classifieds FOR SALE Cedar pickets, rails, post & mill logs for sale. Call or text 613-913-7958.

Fridges, stoves, dishwasher’s, washers, driers and freezers sold with free 30 day warranty. Extended warranty is available. Delivery available. Dan Peters Sales Centre - 3768 Hwy 43 west, Smiths Falls.

Open Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays 12 pm - 5 pm.

We meet by appointment 613-285-4224 Dan Peters.

40 years in the appliance business. We Buy & Sell.

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Instructors trained in Ottawa Valley Scottish and French Canadian Step Dancing

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Contact Bob Perkins at 613-342-6030.

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Contact Bud Perth 1 and 2 Bedroom Seniors Only Apartment, 613-267-0567 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom.

Carleton Place, 3 bed- Brand new 1 and 2 bedroom 2nd floor, room apartments in new $1300/month, heat, hydro, duplex. Includes heat, hywater, fridge and stove in- dro, water, a/c, applianccluded. Washer, dryer es, internet, television, hookup.

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Carleton Place, Seniors 50’s Plus Building. No smoking, no pets. First & last months rent $750.00 & up. 1 & 2 bedroom apartments.

Call 613-863-6487 or 613-720-9860

Smiths Falls, 1 bedroom, $725 utilities included. offstreet parking. newly renovated, available immediately. 613-283-2266.

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HOUSES FOR SALE ELGIN VILLAGE; stately big 3200 sq. ft red brick home, big porches, double garage and workshop, oversize lot $129 900. $12 000 down.

Call Gerry Hudson 1-613-449-1668.

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Semi-retired, all home renovations, interior & exterior, years of experience.

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Pristine property Carleton Place, cleaner $629 000 or trade for required occasionally for your property. Call Gerry residential and commercial Hudson 1-613-449-1668. units, very part-time, neat, Sales Representative of tidy, thorough. $15.45/hr Remax Riverview Realty B.R. Realty. 613-257-5711 Ltd. Brokerage DZ driver required to pump septic tanks/deliver PERSONAL and service portable toilets. Must know local area. Email resume to Alcoholics Anonymous info@perthseptic.com 613-284-2696.

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Located in the heart of the Ottawa Valley west of Renfrew, there is an immediate opening for a:

Manufacturing Engineering Technologist/Technician Description: The Manufacturing Engineering Technologist/Technician is responsible for all facets of quality and productivity for designated castings throughout the entire process.

Qualifications: Candidates must possess: - Post-secondary education in a technical discipline - Excellent communication skills - Ability to manage priorities Experience with AS9100D and aerospace requirements, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis would be considered an asset.

This position would be ideally suited to individuals with a mechanical background and we encourage Technologists and Technicians to apply.

Salary commensurate with experience. We provide a comprehensive flex benefit plan along with company paid pension.

CONTRACTORS

We thank all applicants, but only those invited to an interview will be contacted.

No telephone inquiries please

As a leading manufacturer of advanced textiles and materials, we are excited about our future and the role talented individuals play in our company.

Qualified applicants should submit their resume in confidence to: http://magellan.aero/careers/ HELP WANTED First Choice Haircutters requires immediately fulltime/part-time stylists for our busy salons in Carleton Place and Smiths Falls.

Guaranteed hourly wage plus profit sharing, with no clientele needed. Stop at either locations and dropoff Resume. CP: Jenn 613-253-8841 SF: Jeff 613-283-9641 Group Home in Carleton Place, cook, clean supervised residence, qualifications: CPR, first aide, food handling course, criminal record check, hours are 11-6pm part-time, provide own transportation. For more info call Lisa.

613-253-0853 Busy Handyman Service looking for Snow-plow Operators and shovelers. Parttime or could lead to fulltime. Call 613-267-5460.

RESTAURANT HELP required. Please bring in a resume, in person, to Mr. Victor’s Diner, 16 Conlon Road., Perth. No phone calls please.

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Seeking Individual Superintendents as well as Superintendent Building Manager Teams of 2 in the Ottawa area.

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We have a talented team of dedicated employees focused on excellence. We are looking to fill the following full time, permanent positions at our manufacturing plant in Perth.

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We’re Hiring! 2 Positions Position: Foreman - Excavating, Grading, Sewer/Water, Civil Description: The Foreman is responsible for coordinating the efforts of workers and ensuring the project is completed correctly and on time. Ensuring H&S guidelines and company policies and procedures are adhered to.

Requirements: Proven experience as a construction foreman, in-depth knowledge of construction procedures, equipment, the OH&SA and OBC. Proven ability to read drawings, plans and blueprints. Proven ability to layout and set grades. Good communication skills, able to report effectively, problem-solving abilities, physical endurance and stamina essential.

Position: Layout and Gradesman Requirements: Proven ability to read drawings, plans and blueprints. Proven ability to layout and set grades.

Good communication skills, able to report effectively, physical endurance and stamina essential.

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Are you interested in joining a fast-paced, busy trucking team?

JED Express is looking for motivated, positive, safe drivers to join our growing team.

Our full-time drivers are assigned a truck. Part-time drivers (2-3 trips per month) are encouraged to apply (we can work with your schedule).

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Sales Representative, Full Time (2018-2991) Metroland East, Advertising 250 Sydney Street, Belleville, ON, K8P 3Z3

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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: • Prospect for new accounts, source leads, cold call, and research to generate sales in multi-media platforms • Responsible for ongoing sales with both new and existing clients • Consistently attain and/or surpass sales targets and hitting revenue targets • Develop and maintain strong business relationships with clients to build business opportunities • Provide professional customer service in ensuring superior client satisfaction at all times • Create proposals and advertising solutions through compelling business cases • Provide customers with creative and effective advertising solutions and play a key role in the overall success of our organization • As part of this role, you will be required to handle credit card information. Metroland Media is PCI compliant company, and requires people in this role to take PCI training to handle cards in a safe and compliant manner

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: • Prospect for new accounts, source leads, cold call, and research to generate sales in print platforms • Responsible for ongoing sales with both new and existing clients • Consistently attain and/or surpass sales targets and hitting revenue targets • Develop and maintain strong business relationships with clients to build business opportunities in the print industry • Provide professional customer service in ensuring superior client satisfaction at all times • Create proposals and advertising solutions through compelling business cases • Provide customers with creative and effective advertising solutions and play a key role in the overall success of our organization • As part of this role, you will be required to handle credit card information. Metroland Media is a PCI compliant company, and requires people in this role to take PCI training to handle cards in a safe and compliant manner

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR • College Diploma in Business, Marketing or related field • A valid Driver’s License and reliable vehicle

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR • College Diploma in Business, Marketing or related field • A valid Driver’s License and reliable vehicle

OUR AODA COMMITMENT Metroland is committed to accessibility in employment and to ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with AODA, Metroland will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling your interview.

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We are looking for an individual interested in a Sales Representative position, for our Belleville Office. Applicants must be self-starters and exceptionally goal oriented as the focus of this position is on developing new revenue opportunities for both the print and digital media products.

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Requires the following FULL TIME WAREHOUSE WORKER • DZ license would be an asset.

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

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The Alex Ferguson Law Office was founded in 2009 with the vision of providing an accessible and professional environment to handle all our clients’ legal needs. We practise all major areas of law. Recently, our business has been expanding and, to manage the great influx of clientele that we are experiencing, we are looking for someone to fill the permanent position of Legal Technician.

Applicants must at least have a Bachelor of Laws, experience with online legal programs, two years’ experience in the legal field, ease in communicating with a diverse clientele, a fundamental understanding of Family Law and Criminal Law, and strong knowledge of Business Law and Corporate Law. Although we operate in English, bilingual candidates will be favoured. Job duties are those generally performed by any paralegal, e.g. office duties, assistance, filing and service, interviews, research, drafting of various legal documents, trial preparation, etc.

Salary is $30/hour, plus the employees’ group RRSP. Applicants are invited to submit a CV, cover letter and, if possible, references to aflo-jobs@outlook.com or by mail to our office located at 116 Bridge Street, Carleton Place, ON K7C 2V3. Do not contact us by telephone or fax, or in person.

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Ferguson Tree Nursery is inviting all qualified candidates to send resumes for the following vacancies: • Chemical Spray Operator Position • Cultural Technician Position • Nursery Manual Labour Crew Leader Position • 4 Nursery Manual Labour Positions For more information about the opportunities and how to submit a resume please visit www.fergusontreenursery.ca For further inquires please contact Penny Lennox, General Manager at penny@fergusontreenursery.ca or (613) 258-0110 Ext.226 Alternate # (613) 297-3152

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PROPERTY AUCTIONS 4205 Nixon Dr, Osgoode, On- from Osgoode travel Nixon Dr 5 kms South . Watch for Auction Signs.

Monday, April 2 at 1:00 pm Parcel 1- Approx 43 acres of prime agricultural land (approx 41 acres tile drained). This property features a comfortable split level brick/aluminum home w/ 2 car garage, small hip roofed barn, machine shed and a unique commodity building. A must See! Parcel 2- approx 1.87 acre choice building lot- easy commute to Ottawa or Kemptville.

Sealed Tenders will be received in envelopes clearly marked as to contents by the Town Clerk at her office in the Town Hall, 77 Beckwith Street North, Smiths Falls, Ontario, until 11:00 am local time on 15th day of March 2018 for the Roof Replacement, Smiths Falls Police Service Building Specifications and Form of Tender may be obtained from the Clerk’s office: Nadine Bennett, Deputy Clerk via e-mail at nbennett@smithsfalls.ca or telephone at 613-283-4124 x 1130.

Tenders will be opened in Public at 11:15 a.m. on March 15th, 2018, in the Council Chambers at the Town Hall, 77 Beckwith Street North, Smiths Falls, Ontario.

Questions regarding specifications for this Tender may be directed to Art Manhire at the Community Services Department amanhire@smithsfalls.ca (tel: 613-283-4124 ext. 6101).

The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted (see Acceptance of Tender portion of document).

AMENDMENTS TO BIDS SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED OR ACCEPTED

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Some mechanical knowledge for minor preventative maintenance and pre-shift inspections.

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Terms: Properties will be sold subject to a reasonable reserve bid. Purchaser must pay $50,000 down day of sale on Parcel 1 (by certified cheque or bank draft payable to the lawyer (“Wilson Law Partners in trust”) with balance due upon closing.

Purchaser must pay $20,000 down day of sale on Parcel 2 (by certified cheque or bank draft payable to the lawyer (“Wilson Law Partners in trust”) with balance due upon closing. Must have certified cheques or bank drafts at time of registration to obtain bidding card. Properties sell in “As Is” condition.

Inspections are the responsibility of potential buyers and must be completed prior to the auction.

For more information contact the Auctioneers.

Stewart James 613-445-3269

James Auction Service Ltd. Stewart James Jr. Erin James-Merkley 613-222-2815 613-277-7128

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For Estate of Mr & Mrs Michael Palfreyman & others @ www.handsauction.com Bidding Opens Friday, March 2 @ 9 a.m.

Bidding Closes Thursday, March 8 @ 7 p.m.

Preview for this auction will be held Monday, March 5 from 4 – 6 p.m.

Pick up of your purchases is Friday, March 9 from 12 noon – 6 p.m.

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Peewees’ quest for Good Deeds Cup ends, new challenge ahead

BY EVELYN HARFORD

EDGETOWN GARAGE

have benefited from the Salvation Army’s camp program in the past.

Your #1 stop for all Mayor Shawn Pankow said that your it doesn’t really matter whether the Though the Smiths Falls Peewee peewee Bears won or not; it’s that the B Bears don’t get to take home the automotive needs! team pulled together to spread the Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup, the team Beside Drummond’s message of good deeds in the comand their supporters said they’ve alGas Station munity. ready won.

“What a life lesson for these kids,” 63 1/2 Lombard Street The team, coaches, parents and he said. community supporters, gathered in a Player Austin Bell said that the ex- Adam Berrigan 613-283-7722 sea of black and yellow at Mike Fair perience has been “really cool” and it’s Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac Ltd. been good to be able to give back to SMITHS FALLS #1 CHOICE FOR PIZZA! in Smiths Falls to watch TSN anthe community. nounce the winner of the cup during “I’m a little disappointed,” he said. the NHL trade deadline programing “But you just have to think we’re on Monday, Feb. 26. number one and focus on winning the There were audible sighs when league.” the peewee B Bears learned that the The team has now turned their fonorthern Manitoba peewee team, The Serving Eastern Ontario For Over 40 Years cus to winning the playoffs. They’re Pas Huskies, won the Good Deeds 613.283.3333 second in the league’s regular season Cup. The peewee Bears had made the play, and will be guaranteed to be one finals, competing against three other of the four teams that will be competteams after making the semi-finals in 14 Main St East ing in the post season.

January, where they competed against Across from the Legion Bell said that the team has been Smiths Falls 2,600 other peewee players. playing better since they started to A Taste You’ve Come To Enjoy!

But the initial disappointment afwork together for the Good Deeds ter learning of the loss quickly turned Cup. They’ve learned to win, and lose into positivity.

Evelyn Harford/Metroland as a team. And these days, they’re do“It’s all right guys, we’re still winners,” said Coach Keith Rhoden.

Smiths Falls Peewee B Bears Coach Keith Rhoden congratulates play- ing a lot more winning than losing. insideottawavalley.com In October, the team was in last Team manager, Tina Hughes, ers at Mike Fair Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac Ltd, where the players, News, events and information on your place – losing the first five games of chimed in: “It’s OK, you still won.” coaches, and supporters gathered to watch the Chevrolet Good Deeds desktop, laptop or mobile device the season. Now, they’re undefeated.

The team has already won some Cup finalist announcement on Monday, Feb. 26, 2018.

JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH The team won against the No. 1 $6,000 for the Salvation Army Missis17 14 1 (or online) without seeing the infeclike pay for someone behind them in team in the league from Brockville sippi-Rideau Lakes Corps through the over two weeks ago.

Good Deeds Cup, and inspired more tious energy the young Bears put out the Tim Hortons line.

MAY APRIL JUNE “I tried to do that, but there wasn’t Since starting this whole process than 80 good deeds in the community. into the community. Businesses and 24 13 25 they haven’t lost a game, and they The money raised will be spent by the individuals started to adorn the town anybody behind me,” she said.

Reilly thanked everyone for their plan on keeping that streak alive.

Salvation Army to send kids to camp in black and yellow, and completed SEPTEMBER AUGUST JULY their own good deeds. support, and explained that while they “The team really jelled through this summer.

4 15 1 Salvation Army Mississippi Rideau didn’t win the cup, which would have this,” said Jim Wiltsie, director of peeRachael Bell, mother of peewee NOVEMBER DECEMBER OCTOBER player Austin Bell, said while it’s sad Lakes Corp Major Laurie Reilly said meant a total of $15,000 donated to wee in Smiths Falls. “This team has 25 11 31 they lost the cup, the experience was in an address to guests who came the location Salvation Army, the mon- done unbelievable. I’m so proud of to watch the Good Deeds Cup an- ey is still going to the program which this team. Every time you turn around well worth it.

See what’s happening by visiting they’re doing something different.”

“They’ve changed the community,” nouncement that the town should sends kids to camp. www.insideottawavalley.com/ottawavalley-events continue to do good deeds despite the “It’s (going to camp) changed some “These kids are all winners,” said she said. “I’m proud of them.” www.facebook.com/SFRecordNews @InOttValley It was hard to go anywhere in town loss, encouraging people to do things, of their lives,” she said of the kids who Rhoden.

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BECKWITH

way it is now. choice. to promote being active and staying ture, where people use various modes "We have to put it back together the Gallipeau said the decision was healthy, stating that the European tour- of transport – pointing out that 20 Both options presented included im- way it works for this town," said Quinn, tough, but in listening to the people, ists aren't coming with cars. per cent of Smiths Falls residents don't proved accessibility, new traffic signals, questioning why the town would need he came to the conclusion that angled "Let us embrace change," she said. drive. new pedestrian signals, and planters. bike lanes on its main street when they parking should stay in the design plans Cummings said that the feedback "If we design our town for driving, Option 1 will still mean the con- could be placed on side streets. She also for Beckwith's reconstruction. from his end had been skewed toward we're leaving out 20 per cent of the peostruction of the “North Gateway” the expressed the need for parking – high"I represent the people who put me Option 2 – the option featuring the bike ple," he said. newly configured intersection of Beck- lighting that in the future there would here," he said. lanes, parallel parking and lower cost McGuire also expressed his confuwith Street and Elmsley Street North, likely be more cars on the road.

Pankow said that cities and towns than the option council ended up vot- sion about why the province would pending approval from the province’s Quinn said it was nice to see this across the province are creating streets ing for. "I saw this as an opportunity to grant money to projects like Beckwith Ministry of Transportation. The newly type of public engagement through the complete with active transportation. embrace change," he said.

Street if the complete street approach, configured intersection will help to Beckwith Street design consultation He said that council isn't making the Cummings said most towns don't which is being adopted across Ontario, address long-standing concerns of pe- process, and hopes that people con- decision for just those who put them in have the opportunity to create a com- isn't going to be employed. destrians and help with traffic flow, as tinue to communicate with council on office. "We're making decisions for gen- plete street because their streets aren't Jim Barnett, a Smiths Falls resiwell as create an “entrance” into town, other matters in the future. erations to come," he said. wide enough. dent who was part of the delegation to explained Troy Dunlop, Smiths Falls’ Maloney, who made a point to ride Pankow acknowledged the town's Both student councillors, Bailey Bi- council promoting angled parking, said director of public works and utilities. his bike to council the day of the vote, unique parking configuration, but saillon and Catherine Poag, who don't he was pleased with Monday's deciBrennan, who voted for Option 1 voted for Option 1 – angled parking questioned whether nostalgia is enough have an official vote, voiced their sup- sion. Barnett said he preferred angled (angled parking) after consulting with – expressing that either way council to hang onto the past. port for Option 2, citing the need for parking to parallel for two reasons: he the public and hearing their voice, voted, they were looking to the future.

Allen expressed that she came to an change and for the town to embrace drives a very large truck that is hard to wanted to be clear – just because coun- Maloney said that his decision comes informed decision after consulting with cycling and creating a welcoming get into parallel spots, and the parking cil voted to maintain the angled park- after consultation, where one opinion experts, and residents that the complete downtown core for people to congre- is unique – and it's been there all his life. ing, it doesn't simply mean that the stood out from his perspective. street was the way to go, noting that gate. "I'm disappointed," said Chris "I would have been happy either town is ripping up Beckwith to replace Maloney said he sticks with his deci- the width of the street is what makes McGuire, a Smiths Falls resident and way, but I'm happy with the direction it the infrastructure underneath and put- sion and asked that residents not penal- it unique – not necessarily the parking. member of the town's heritage com- went," he said. ting the streetscape back together the ize any businesses because of the design Allen said she wanted her town mittee after Monday's vote. "It's a lost The design option council voted for opportunity." will go through further detailed design McGuire had wanted to see Option work before construction begins, which 2. He said that looking towards the fu- is expected in 2019.

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Angled parking configuration presented by Parsons – the company tasked with the designs.

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www.twp.beckwith.on.ca The meeting dates are as follows: Tuesday, March 6th, 2018 Monday, March 12th, 2018 Tuesday, March 20th, 2018 Tuesday, March 20th, 2018

7:00 PM 6:30 PM 1:00 PM Immed. Following

Council Planning Finance Public Works

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

THE BECKWITH YOUTH COMMITTEE IS HOSTING A….MARCH MELT DOWN Saturday, March 3rd, 2018 – Fun for all Ages!!

8:30 am - 10:30 am • Pancake Breakfast at the Brunton Community Hall, 1702 9th Line Beckwith 10:30 am • Group Cross Country Ski for the whole family 10:30 am -2:30 pm • Free Activities at the Beckwith Park, 1319 9th Line Beckwith: 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!

1:00 pm- 2:00 pm • 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.

MARCH INTERIM TAX BILLS – DUE MONDAY MARCH 26TH, 2018 The March Interim tax bills have been mailed out and if you have not received yours yet, please contact the Township Office at 613-257-1539. The March Interim tax bill installment is due Monday March 26th, 2018. For your convenience the office will be open Saturday March 24th, 2018 from 9:00 am – noon, to receive tax payments only.

Due to a pending retirement, the Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley is seeking a Deputy Clerk, working under the authority of the Administrator-Clerk. The incumbent will work closely with the Administrator -Clerk on all aspects of the municipality including the preparation of the Council agenda, Council meeting follow-up and correspondence. This position entails a wide variety of functions including conducting research, drafting policies/procedures, writing by-laws and resolutions, formulating recommendations, assisting in the conduct of the municipal election, committee support and corporate records management.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and will possess a post-secondary degree/diploma in political science or business administration or other related field. Experience in the municipal field would be an asset. Proficiency in using current office software, general knowledge of computers and the ability to co-ordinate concurrent tasks in a small office setting is required. Having completed the AMCTO Municipal Administration Program or willingness to complete will be beneficial.

The Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley is an equal opportunity employer. The Corporation offers a competitive salary with a salary scale of $49,153 to $58,954 (2018 pay scale) including a full benefit package. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Competencies and Skills Post-secondary degree/diploma in related field Strong written and verbal communication skills AMCTO MAP completion or willingness to obtain

Organizational skills Ability to multi-task Municipal experience an asset

For a full job description, please visit the Township’s website : www.ektwp.ca.

Please submit your resume by 4:00 p.m. on March 19, 2018 to: Yvonne L. Robert Administrator-Clerk Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley 6544 New Dublin Road R.R.#2 Addison, Ontario K0E 1A0 EMAIL: yrobert@ektwp.ca Website: www.ektwp.on.ca FAX: 613-345-7235

Connected to Your Community - SF2 - Thursday, March 1, 2018

Toledo couple has Canada 150 horse cutter, sleigh bell heritage project During the 150th Anniver- resentation.

Part of the collection of the sary of Confederation, Ann Lyle started collecting horse horse cutters was manufacand Lyle Pederson, who live in cutters and sleigh bells over 40 tured by the Canada Carriage Toledo, worked with Heritage years ago and restored them in Company, Brockville.

Canada and the Remington his spare time. All of the items The company was owned by Museum of Alberta to desig- in the collection were purC.W. Taylor and his brother nate their collection of horse chased at auction sales, antique George Taylor, M.P. Several cutters, sleighs and sleigh bells shows or from farmers within of the cutters were also manuas a national heritage of impor- a 75-mile radius of the Toledo factured by the Brockville Cartance and significance. area. riage Company when the GaRecently, Heritage Canada His research on the history nanoque plant was moved to agreed that the collection of of carriage manufacturing Brockville in 1891. In 1892 the 26 restored cutters and sleighs showed that there were manucompany name was changed to and 104 sets of shaft bell and facturing or distribution plants the Canada Carriage Compa17 horse collar bells met these located in Brockville, Gananny, Brockville. Then in 1909 the criteria. The property in this oque, Alexandria, Smiths Falls Tudhope Carriage Co. of Orilcollection is closely associ- and Merrickville. lia purchased Canada Carriage ated with Canadian history of The plant in Brockville was Co., along with E.N. Henry Co. manufacturing in Ontario and probably the largest of its kind of Montreal, and the Munro & the way of life between the late in the Dominion of Canada Submitted McIntosh Co. Ltd. of Alexan1870s and the early 1930s. in 1895. The carriages were dria, Ontario. These companies In general, one could say that shipped on the Grand Truck An example of a Portland Cutter restored as part of the collection. were organized under the name this collection of horse cutters Railway Line and the Canadi- the McLaughlin Carriage Co., Other horse cutters in the built with high runners and an of Carriage Factories Ltd. is representative of an age in an Pacific Railroad which were Brockville, Ont. The reason for collection are Portland cutters elevated seat to allow the driver Lyle and Ann have donated the evolution of the manufac- located adjacent to the facility. this is because the McLaugh- which were styled and manu- to have direct contact behind the entire collection of horse turing industry of Canada as it There are several horse cut- lin Carriage company was sold factured for speed and plea- the horse. These sleighs were cutters, sleighs and horse bells evolved from the horse and car- ters in the collection which to the firm with the proviso sure driving. They were used to used by locals to race on the ice to the Remington Carriage riage era to the production of are important. For example, that it could manufacture the travel to social events or to visit on nearby lakes and rivers and Museum in Cardston, Alberta. automobiles. This collection is two were manufactured in the McLaughlin sleighs under the neighbours. They were impor- races were usually held in con- The museum has one of the of national importance because Canada Carriage Company McLaughlin name for one year tant symbols of importance, junction with organized social largest collections of restored of its provenance, origins, au- plant in Brockville, which have but with the location designa- much like the Cadillac car was events. Other sleighs were used horse-drawn carriages in North thenticity, collection rarity and brass labels indicating that tion being Brockville instead of in the following years. as light delivery sleighs which America. uniqueness, condition, and rep- they were manufactured by Oshawa.

Submitted by Pederson family The real racing sleighs were included a drop-down tailgate.

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Smiths Falls hosts Coldest Night of the Year

The Coldest Night of the Year event, hosted

by Cornerstone Landing Youth Services to raise awareness of youth homelessness, was held at the Smiths Falls Memorial Community Centre on Saturday, Feb. 24.

Pictured here from left: Karen Leach, Holly Jones, and Teena North of Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church in Perth, which raised $1,000 for the Coldest Night of the Year.

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Above, the walk leaves from the Smiths Falls Memorial Community Centre Saturday, Feb. 24. Photo left, community politicians and leaders came out to support the event including Carleton Place Mayor Louis Antonakos, Smiths Falls Mayor Shawn Pankow, Terrilee Kelford of Cornerstone Landing, Perth Mayor John Fenik, and Town Crier Brent McLar-

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A look at Daniel Street from early 1900s

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Local historian, Doug Phillips, brought us this photo of Daniel Street, circa 1913, which was pictured on a postcard sent to Miss W. Hyde in Toronto. If you have an old photo of the town, email ljweir@metroland. com. And a correction to the photo that ran Feb. 15 featuring a view up Main Street from a century ago.

The church at the end of the street is St. John’s Anglican. The Record News apologizes for any confusion this may have caused.

Beckwithout bikes

ince I began covering Smiths Falls’ council about a yearand-a-half ago, I haven’t seen as much public engagement on one issue (aside from the province’s basic income pilot) than Beckwith Street’s View From Here reconstruction.

The conversation and debate about the entire street’s reconstruc- council voted to maintain angled tion, including new traffic signals, parking on Beckwith Street. A decistreetscapes, improved accessibility sion some were relieved to hear, others and pedestrian crossings, was quickly extremely disappointed.

Each councillor read aloud their co-opted by a debate about one polarreasons for voting. Those who voted izing issue – parking.

People in Smiths Falls are passion- for the complete street model cited viate about their main street and I can sions for a better future.

Councillors who voted to maintain see why. The beautiful wide street is unique, as is the parking that lines it. the angled parking all cited public But Mayor Shawn Pankow made a feedback in favour of it for at least good point at Monday’s council meet- part of why they voted the way they ing where it was decided angled park- did.

All opinions were valid, that’s what ing would be maintained on Beckwith through its reconstruction. He asked elected officials are supposed to do the crowd: Is nostalgia enough to keep – listen to the electorate and vote as the town from looking towards the fu- representatives making decisions for the public good. ture?

But what happens if those in the There were people on both sides of the debate: those who wanted to main- public who were the most vocal – like tain angled parking and those who those in support of the Beckwith wanted to switch the parking configu- Street design featuring angled parkration and add bike lanes to create a ing and no bike lanes – are wrong or “complete street” model – streets for aren’t thinking for future generations?

Pankow made another comment all forms of transport including pedestrian, cyclist and motorist traffic. on Monday night that sparked my The supporters of the complete street interest – council isn’t just making option, while they might not have decisions for those that directly put been that vocal or public, were still them in office. For legacy projects, like present in the debate just more so be- that of Beckwith Street’s reconstruction which will last for more than 50 hind the scenes.

The Record News spoke with in- years, council is making decisions for dividuals who supported the com- future generations. For that, they rely plete street option recommended by on feedback from everyone including Parsons, the company tasked with young people (even those who are not the design work. Many did not want eligible to vote in municipal politics to go on record for fear they would like the two student councillors, both face backlash. Sound familiar? When 17-year-olds who attend Smiths Falls council debated whether or not the District Collegiate Institute).

Both student councillors, though town would send a delegation advocating to have the province’s basic they don’t actually have an official income pilot project in Smiths Falls, vote on council but do sit around the there were threats made against peo- horseshoe side by side with elected ple who did not support welcoming a councillors, expressed their support basic income pilot project in town – for the Beckwith Street redevelopment design which included parallel including Coun. Dawn Quinn.

Council, largely in reaction to pub- parking and bike lanes, citing that lic feedback when they voted to not the town should embrace change and send a delegation back in 2016, then look towards the future.

Coun. Chris Cummings told the overturned their decision and ultimately decided to send a delegation. two young women on council that he This is not how constructive de- wished they could vote.

And though the two have received mocracy works. People shouldn’t fear speaking out or having an opinion some criticism for their opinions – that differs from their friends, family, some saying that they’re not qualified neighbours or co-workers.

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This trumpeter swan takes a walk on the ice in this submitted photo by local wildlife photographer, Kat Durant.

The Record News welcomes letters to the editor. Senders must include their full name, address and a phone number. Addresses and phone numbers will not be published. We reserve the right to edit letters for space and content, both in print and online at www.insideottawavalley.com. Submit a letter to the editor, please email ljweir@metroland.com, fax to 613-283-7480 or mail: 65 Lorne St., P.O. Box 158, Smiths Falls, ON, K7A 4T1.

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Rideau Lakes Public Library wins an Ontario Public Library Service Award

Bonspiel supports Spinal Cord Injury Ontario

The Rideau Lakes Pub- Rideau Valley Conservation message which stated that lic Library was awarded the Authority and Ontario Parks. children connected with naAngus Mowat Award of Ex- The MAPsack Committee ture are happier, healthier and cellence for the MAPsack and partnering organizations better able to focus and learn Project, at the annual On- all shared the same goal to (http://www.healthyllg.org/ tario Library Association get kids outside. “I believe outdoor_recreation.html).

Super Conference on Feb. 1, our partnerships and shared The MAPsack Project was a 2018. Through the MAPsack mission for healthier, happier way for libraries to help chil(Movement and Play) Project, kids is what made the Project dren connect to nature. public libraries throughout a success,” says Christine Row, In 2016, the Rideau Lakes the United Counties of Leeds CEO of the Rideau Lakes Public Library applied to the and Grenville have been sup- Public Library.

Healthy Kids Community plied with nature-themed The MAPsack Project start- Challenge Leeds and Grenbackpacks, filled with books, ed in 2015 when three library ville Community Project gadgets, trail maps and park systems: Rideau Lakes Public Fund and successfully obpasses; aiming to remove bar- Library, Brockville Public Li- tained money to make MAPriers and encourage families brary and Perth and District sacks for all public libraries to get outside and have fun in Public Library, partnered with throughout Leeds and Grennature. the Leeds and Grenville Stew- ville. A MAPsack Committee The MAPsack Project was ardship Council and Rideau was established and 40 naturedriven by a committee of Valley Conservation Author- themed MAPsacks were crededicated women in Eastern ity to create six nature-themed ated and distributed to all liOntario, with support from backpacks aimed to get fami- brary branches. Through this several organizations includ- lies outside. The MAPsack Project, families can checking, Healthy Kids Commu- Project provided resources in out a MAPsack from their nity Challenge Leeds and line with the Lanark, Leeds & home library, free of charge.

Grenville, Leeds and Gren- Grenville Healthy CommuniSubmitted by Rideau Lakes ville Stewardship Council, ties Partnership organization Township

COLUMN From page SF4

to make decisions – they are the voters of the future and the voice of the changemakers of tomorrow.

They, and their children, and potentially their grandchildren, will have to live with council’s decision today for the next 50-plus years of their life.

While politicians need to vote on behalf of people’s wishes, they also have to vote with a forward-thinking mindset and through informed decision making for the public good – which might not always align with what people want.

Populist politics – pandering to the electorate – has its dangers. While it can get you re-elected, it might end up working towards the best interest of the town, not only for the people of today but also the people of tomorrow.

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Bears split weekend games, but still have a glimmer of hope to make playoffs

BY LAURIE WEIR

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Despite a win and a loss over the weekend in CCHL action, the Smiths Falls Jr. A Bears still have a glimmer of hope to make the playoffs.

Sitting in the number nine spot, the Bears are just four back of the Rockland Nationals, with three games left in regular season action.

On Friday, Feb. 23, the Bears hosted the Peewee B Bears prior to the start of their league game against the Navan Grads Friday night, which ended with a 4-0 shutout victory.

The peewees were in the hunt for the Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup and their appearance at the Jr. A game was one to generate interest in their quest.

The peewee Bears skated a couple laps around the Smiths Falls Memorial Community Centre, two of them carrying flags, as they preceded the big Bears’ entry to the rink. They all took their places at centre ice for the national anthem, following which they skated off to a rousing ovation.

The kids found out Monday that it was the Pas Huskies who were the Good Deeds Cup winner. The Bears were in the hunt to win $15,000 as the announcement took place at Mike Laurie Weir/Metroland Laurie Weir/Metroland Fair’s Chevrolet in Smiths Falls.

The Bears hosted the Peewee B Bears prior to the start of their league The Smiths Falls Peewee B Bears joined the Jr. A Bears Friday, Feb. 23 at Rachael Bell, a peewee player’s game against the Navan Grads Friday night, which ended with a 4-0 home. The little Bears were on the hunt for the Chevrolet Good Deeds parent, was at the rink Friday with shutout victory. Pictured, Bears’ Mitchell Larabie looks for the pass.

Cup. her team.

“It’s so amazing what these kids Smiths Falls had their goals from Beatty, Dallas Maurovic Carlo (second) for Smiths are doing and it’s had such a big im- Alex DiCarlo in the first, assisted by and Mathieu Blanchette, Falls, and Storr (third) for pact on them,” she said, but the whole Michael Larose; Ethan Coltart on with Sean Storr taking the the Nationals. “good deeds” thing is “bigger than the power play with help from Marc win in the crease. He had 32 The Newly Renovated CC’s Coming up this week, them, now,” she said. on the Rideau is Shannon and Hunter Garlasco and saves. the Bears host Pembroke Bell has seen the generosity of the Kris Lalonde with assists from GarEthan Coltart and Di- Friday, March 2, and on community as it has come together lasco and Gibson in the second, and Carlo (power play) had Sunday, they’re in Rockdoing acts of kindness for each other. a final power play marker from Scott the goals for Smiths Falls. land. On March 9, the team For instance, when the kids chal- Gervais in the third. He was helped Dobson was in nets, turnplays their final game of the lenged town council with a good out by Shannon and Dowdall on the ing away 18 of 21 shots. season against the Brockdeed, and they in turn presented roses marker.

Game stars were Blanch- ville Braves at 7:30 p.m. in for the seniors at local retirement DiCarlo had the game’s second ette (first) for Rockland; Di- Brockville.

AND homes, and that turned into a cash star nod, while Alexandro Way (Nadonation for Duncan J. Schoular’s van) was the third star. breakfast program, Bell said. th Rockland 3 Smiths Falls 2 Smiths Falls 4 Navan 0 With just three games left in the The Smiths Falls Bears went on to regular season schedule, the Bears Party starts at 12 noon shut out the Navan Grads 4-0, as the still have a shot at the number eight regular season draws to an end. The spot in the standings, but they have to PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT Featuring: Bears are just two points out of a beat Rockland to do it.

The Doherty Brothers band 2018 MUNICIPAL BUDGET playoff spot. That number eight spot (with special guest Melba Mooney throughout the night) On Sunday, the team was in Rockis held by the Rockland Nationals land where they suffered a 3-2 loss In accordance with Municipal Procedural Bylaw A special Irish style menu and the Bears play their final game and that gave the Nationals a four- 3624-2017, as amended, notice is hereby given Come check out the redesigned restaurant, meet against the Nats this afternoon at point edge for the eighth playoff spot. that the Council of the Township of Montague the new owners, and see a lot of familiar faces 2:30 p.m intends to adopt the 2018 Municipal Budget at the After training 3-0 heading into the while celebrating this exciting occasion!

The Bears outshot the Grads Fri- final period, the Bears shot back with regular meeting of Council of Tuesday March 6th, day night, 51-18 with Bradley Dob- two, but it was not enough to steal 2018 at 6:00pm. son in nets for the win to claim the this much-needed game.

The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers game’s first star honours.

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SFDCI girls soccer team raises money for Hawaii trip

Henderson takes 7th spot at Thailand LPGA tournament

BY LAURIE WEIR

round. She carded a 67 with just one bogey against Jessica Korda of the six birdies on Sunday.

Following her first round United States held on for the win at the Honda LPGA where she posted a 67 for a Thailand golf champion- share of second place, Henship shooting a 65 in her derson said it was pretty hot final round for a four-day on the links.

“It is really hot. Britt and total of 25-under par.

It was her first win since I are starting to pound back 2015 and her first tourna- the water and eat as much ment of 2018, according to as we can to stay healthy out here.”

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She said she was feeling “I can’t believe it, today was such a blur, I was confident on the course, just trying to make birdies. something she said she was I tried to relax, but I was lacking the previous week in nervous,” said Korda. “This Australia when she missed (Honda LPGA Thailand) the cut at plus-4. “I had was my first event my rookie some struggles and battled year. I played really, really through those the last week or so, and I feel really good well this week.”

Korda, who is 24 years out there which is a great old, made 25 birdies and feeling for me.”

The HSBC Women’s three eagles on the week.

For Smiths Falls’ Brooke World Championships is up Henderson, it was a seventh this weekend in Singapore place finish. She jumped up for the women, from March from ninth after her third 1 to 4.

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Photo above, Kim Carley-Bode (left) and Brianna Bode sell books and various household items at the Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute’s (SFDCI) garage sale on Saturday, Feb. 24 to raise money for the girls soccer team’s trip to Hawaii in March. Photo left, Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute (SFDCI) students sell old sports jerseys at the school’s Feb. 24 fundraiser to startup a RedHawks football program and support current sports initiatives, such as the girls’ soccer team’s trip to Hawaii in March. Pictured below, from left: Austin Green, Sam Foster and (not pictured) Zach Doyle sell the jerseys for $10 each.

The soccer team takes off for the beach March 7, and donations are still being accepted at the school until then.

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