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Already finished with her personal window Brianna Moore gets busy painting some of the backgrounds on the exterior walls of the cafeteria as part of a mural project at Chimo Elementary School. In the background is Ashley Murphy, the teacher representative supervising the work.

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Community - For the students it’s about being creative and leaving their mark for future generations. For the school it’s about encouraging creativity and beautifying the school at the same time.

So students at Chimo Elementary have spent the last week painting a mural inside the school.

“This time we’re funding it through the school,” said principal Dawn Bouchard.

It’s the second time Chimo has embarked on that kind of ambitious project. Last year they painted a mural at the front end of the school with the help of a grant from school council.

“Last year our theme was Character Always and we hired an artist, Marcio Melo, who was part of a school program to beautify schools,” said Ashley Murphy, the teacher representative supervising the work.

At the same time they had invited a local artist and art teacher, Cathy Rivoire to work with the visiting mural painter to observe and learn his techniques. This year, Rivoire was called in to lead the initiative of painting a mural around the school

cafeteria and its 22 windows.

“It’s a great way to cover up the lower portion of those windows,” said Karen Donovan, learning resource coach, “which we need to do anyway in the event we have to go through a lockdown.”

The cafeteria at Chimo is a large room centrally located in the school, but it’s surrounded by 22 floor-to-ceiling windows.

“It’s a bit of a fishbowl that cafeteria. We were able to secure blinds from another school but they only covered about two thirds of the windows, so the lower window sections were painted a drab white that was getting scratched and this seemed like a good way to improve the look,” said Bouchard.

This year’s mural theme is Healthy Living in keeping with the location.

“I met with the students and brainstormed ideas for healthy living, then I asked them to do two to three drawings each on that theme. Once they had completed their drawings I asked them to pick their best drawing and each student was assigned a window,” said Rivoire.

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News - The Smiths Falls budget has been passed. However, passing that budget was painful and council was divided over increasing the town’s tax rate by 1.1 per cent at the same time as the 13 per cent water rate increase. The budget passed with four votes for and three against.

“I don’t think we had any choice,” said Coun. Shawn Pankow, one of the reluctant supporters of the increases.

The dilemma for council was just how much can residents be asked to pay without causing undue hardship.

“My concern is the impact of these increases on the average household,” said Mayor Dennis Staples, who did not support the tax increase.

For the average household the 1.1 per cent tax increases will translate to $27 more in annual taxes collected on a $150,000 home. In turn it will generate an additional $200,000 in revenue to the town.

According to Coun. Ken Graham this is the first increase in the town’s tax rate in at least 12 years.

“We’ve been able to rely on the MPAC assessment increases and some internal adjustments to avoid raising taxes for the last number of years,” said Graham, also a reluctant supporter.

According to Janet Koziel, assistant treasurer with the town, the increase will translate to a total $144.52 on that $150,000 home, once one adds up the $86.62 from the average 3.4 per cent MPAC assessment increase and the $27 from the 1.1 per cent town tax increase this year.

For most of the councillors the increase, while not desirable, was a necessity. “I think we’re at the point where if we don’t do something now we’re setting up the next council for some serious difficulties, because we have a huge infrastructure problem coming down the road, and we need to start to address it now,” said Graham.

As Pankow explains the town’s debt servicing bill is at $800,000 a year and while some of those debts will be paid out by 2016, that’s still

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“A lot of infrastructure work has been deferred for years and years, and not enough attention has been given to sewer and water pipes, while more attention has been lavished on things we can see, like police and town hall – and every year we end up having to do repairs – the Coffee Culture break this year was a $20,000 repair job,” said Pankow.

For some of the councillors the difficulty was compounded by the previously passed water rate increase.

“The 13 per cent in my view was too onerous all at once. While there is talk that the province is going to mandate user fees to cover water treatment, that hasn’t happened yet and we have been moving in that direction anyway,” said Coun. Jay Brennan, who did not support either the water rate or the tax increase.

For the average household the water rate increase, on a $140.86 bill every two months will be $18.31 bringing the bi-monthly bill to $159.17 or an annual increase of $109.92, according to Koziel.

“Without the water increase we would have been looking at a five per cent tax increase,” said Pankow.

“There is a still a shortfall in water treatment costs that the taxpayers are paying.”

At current water consumption rates the town could see an additional $477,140 in revenue from that 13 per cent increase.

“Raising the water rates will have an impact as well, people will pay more attention to how much they use, as they should,” pointed out Graham.

In other words the actual revenue the town might expect could be considerably lower depending on how much water residents conserve.

In the meantime council has earmarked the additional revenue to go towards this year’s infrastructure projects with $400,000 earmarked to go into reserve for next year’s major project – Foster Avenue which is projected to cost upwards of $800,000.

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Community – The Friends of the North Grenville Library hosted their 12th annual Literary Follies event at Leslie Hall in Kemptville March 2. Above left, Polly Beach and Jeanne Lambert, two members of the women’s musical group, Bella Borealis, play the kazoo. Above right, Ottawa mystery writer Barbara Fradkin greets visitors. Far right, journalist, author and musician Phil Jenkins reads a passage from his 1991 book, Fields of Vision. Right, Oxford Station crime fiction writer Michael McCann.

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Josee Bessette, of the road user safety division, safety policy and education branch of the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, spoke in Beckwith Township on Feb. 28 about driving under the influence of drugs and changes driving fines. paired Driving in Ontario: Toxicological Perspectives and THC Issues.”

For Peaire, drug driving “may be as big an issue as alcohol-impaired driving.”

A few years ago, the Ontario chief coroner’s office asked her office to look at back cases from fatal motor vehicle collisions from Feb. 1, 2011 to February 2012, to re-test for drugs and alcohol. Only alcohol had been tested before this time, though now all blood tests done involving a motor vehicle collision look at both alcohol and drugs.

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However, Peaire said that “I caution you with those numbers,” because while drugs may have been detected in one person’s system, it may very well be relatively harmless pharmacy-sold medication like blood pressure pills.

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News – Proving someone is drunk behind the wheel is far easier to prove than if someone is high while driving.

“Impaired by alcohol is very easy to prove,” said Cons. Dave Murphy of the Smiths Falls Police Service, during a talk at the Lanark County and Town of Smiths Falls municipal drug strategy committee networking day, Friday, Feb. 28, held in the Beckwith Township council chambers in Blacks Corners.

Murphy is a “breath tech” officer, meaning he is trained to look for certain symptoms to identify if someone is drunk and impaired behind the wheel.

Other officers are trained to do the same for suspected drug abusers at the wheel.

“With drug impairment, it is a lot more difficult to prove,” said Murphy. “It is up to the (officer) to do the test on the person. It is up to the officer to prove the impairment,” since there is no breathalyzer for drug-driving.

Another factor in such arrests for alcohol is that someone “could blow 50,” but still be impaired, while someone else might blow the legal limit of 80, and be completely inebriated.

Yet another driver could blow over 80, not be impaired, and yet only be charged for blowing over 80.

“Our job is not black and white,” said Murphy.

While Murphy and his fellow officers have to rely on their training and critical observation, Amy Peaire, assistant section head, toxicology section, Centre of Forensic Sciences (CFS), which is connected to the Ontario Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, has to rely on cold, hard, scientific facts to reach her conclusions.

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Smiths Falls Police Service Cons. Dave Murphy spoke at the county municipal drug strategy committee meeting in Beckwith Township on Feb. 28. on a joint. Peaire agreed that such “drivers decrease speed under the influence of THC but it does not compensate for impairment.� Also with the “tracking deficit,� she found that “it becomes more difficult to move your vehicle in a straight line,� thanks to symptoms like memory loss, motor skill impairment, divided attention impairment, and increased response time, all necessary skills for driving. “The risk of a motor vehicle collision increases two times (as much) after cannabis smoking,� said Peaire.

One of Canada’s most famous, and infamous, Winter Olympians was Ross

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While there was some skepticism about the BC athlete’s claim at the time, “scientifically, second-hand exposure to THC is a very real experience,â€? said Peaire. “You can get levels of THC‌ in your urine from secondhand exposure to marijuana.â€?

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of drivers were male, 20 per cent female.

While smoking marijuana while driving has made its way into popular culture as far back as Snoop Dogg’s 1994 single ‘Gin and Juice’ with its chorus “Rollin’ down the street/ Smokin’ indo,� (a strain of marijuana) may minimize the effects of driving while high, soberingly, of the 640 cases, 20 per cent were brought to the attention of police because of motor vehicle collisions. About 10 per cent were from RIDE program stops, 38 per cent from traffic stops, and 28 per cent from possible impaired driving stops.

Of all of the cases where drugs were detected or suspected, the suspicions turned out to be true 97 per cent of the time.

The most drugs detected in a single case were 18, though Peaire has heard of another case where 25 different drugs were found in a person’s system.

After the presentation, Josee Bessette, of the road user safety division, safety policy and education branch of the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, told the assembled that the fine for distracted driving was going up from $155 to $280 on March 18.

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prosecutions� since it needs to remain unbiased, based on the 250 to 300 reports put out per year, about 25 per cent of those cases end up in court. “It is a substantial amount that proceed to court,� said Peaire.

In July 2008 new provincial laws were enacted permitting speciallytrained police officers to inspect drivers suspected of being high while driving. Usually, a blood or urine sample is then sent to CFS in Toronto, and after testing a report is written up, detailing what drugs were found in the suspect’s system. Sometimes, Peaire and her coworkers are called on to testify in court as to their findings. “This type of court case is now the second most frequent type of court case for Ontario toxicologists,� said Peaire.

But a urine test can only do so much however. “Urine is a waste product, so we cannot say for certain that the drug is still in the body,� and causing impairment. “THC (the active ingredient in marijuana) is the most widely consumed illicit substance world wide,� but it can remain in a person’s system for weeks, even up to a month later for chronic users, long after the impairing high has worn off. “It’s hard to co-relate any THC levels with impairment,� she said. “There is very little we can say to interpret blood and urine samples,� since the laws regarding drug driving are not based on concentration levels in blood or urine, as they are with drunk driving laws.

Some drivers caught driving while under the influence of, say, marijuana, claim that they drive better after a drag

One test carried out in The Netherlands – where marijuana is legal to purchase – had a group of people who had never smoked marijuana before sit in a crowded coffee house, where marijuana is sold in that country, for three hours, while others smoked around them. “They could detect it (THC) in their urine, but the blood concentrations were very low,â€? said Peaire. Just like people who drink coffee frequently, for whom the stimulating effects of caffeine are not as strong as they once were, “with chronic users (of marijuana), they report that they do not‌ get the same high feelings,â€? as they did when they first started using. However, this still does not negate the negative effects of driving while high. “Tolerance to some THC effects can occur,â€? she said, but this tolerance does not extend to complex tasks.

A case study was carried out, looking at 640 cases in the province from July 2, 2008 to Dec. 31, 2010, pored over case histories, information provided by specially-trained drug detection police officers, and toxicology findings, which found some patterns for drugged drivers.

For the two full years looked at, there were 288 such drivers in 2009 and 285 in 2010. Overall, 80 per cent

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Arts – In the last three years since its inception, Merrickville Jazz Fest has become a signature event in the village, offering authentic jazz in a variety of locations.

While it doesn’t take place until Oct. 16 to 19, organizers have hit the ground running in planning for this year’s fourth edition. In an effort to drum up support for the festival early on, organizers have already held a successful event Jan. 18 at the Baldachin Inn dining room featuring duo Anouk & Pierre.

“It was amazing and we sold out,” commented festival co-organizer Peggy Holloway during a recent interview.

Baldachin Inn owner Dave Ellis, who hosts acts at his establishment during the festival and is heavily involved in its planning, said these special performances offer a sneak peek of the main event in October. “(These performances) are about promoting jazz. They keep it going all year round and gives artists an opportunity to display what they have to offer,” he explained. “We have more artists than we have space for, so some may not get in to play the festival, but they can play in venues throughout the year.

Next up for these special performances will be the Peter Liu Trio, who will perform on April 25 at the Baldachin Inn from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Call the Baldachin Inn at 613-269-4223 or email baldachininn@gmail.com to

make reservations for the $40 dinner which includes the cover charge.

They also issued their call for artists earlier this year on Jan. 18 in order to attract a wider selection of musicians.

Application forms are available on the Jazz Fest website (www.merrickvillejazzfest.com) and the deadline has been set for noon on Monday, June 2.

“We’re already receiving applications for this year,” Holloway confirmed. “What’s exciting about jazz is that there are a lot of different styles and one of the applications is all instrumental. We saw four or five distinct styles last year and

there’s a lot more.” “…We’d like it to grow, that would be nice,” she continued. “There are certain restrictions given the amount of time and size of venues, but last year we had twice as many (performances) and people showed up to more.”

Some of those applications come from as far away as Yukon. “It’s encouraging that people from the Yukon and all over, including Toronto and Montreal, are interested in playing at these smaller festivals,” Holloway said.

Holloway admitted that an increased budget and additional spon-

sorship allowed organizers to enhance last year’s festival.

“Last year we did increase our budget considerably in terms of what we were spending on musicians and we’re always learning and we organized it so that people could get to everything if they wanted to,” she said. “We’d like to grow it (festival) in terms of the quality of musicians and the number of people coming.”

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Will our drinking water be safe?

The proposed pipeline crosses Ottawa and North Grenville just above the Oxford aquifer, a source of drinking water for thousands of residents on private wells. If there is an oil spill, the Oxford aquifer and any wells in Lanark, North Grenville and Ottawa using the Oxford aquifer would be at risk. The Oxford aquifer is rated as highly vulnerable, because the soil in this part of Ontario is mostly very thin.

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Will our rivers be safe?

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from local businesses and organizations, but this year organizers will be looking to attract more sponsors.

Last year, Merrickville Jazz Fest added sponsorship levels (platinum – $1,000, gold – $500, silver – $300 and bronze – $150), and two larger sponsors, The Blue Pearl Foundation and the Baldachin Inn, came to the table.

“We’ll be looking at garnering more corporate sponsors,” Ellis said.

“We’ve had good sponsorship in the past but we want to go after some bigger stuff.”

Merrickville Jazz Fest is a unique musical experience. Instead of offering a range of acts on one single stage, musicians are placed in a variety of settings around the village, whether it’s at a local pub (Gad’s Hill Place or the Goose & Gridiron), the Merrickville United Church or Merrickville Community Centre.

Each location provides a different type of atmosphere. The fall date was also chosen for a reason.

“And what’s also attractive about it is that we hold it at a time of year when all other jazz festivals are

An oil spill in any river crossed by the Energy East pipeline would threaten the sensitive ecosystem of the river and any lakes or rivers downstream. For example, a spill in the Mississippi or Rideau River would also endanger the Ottawa River into which they flow.

issues associated with this pipeline, come to the “Why Should We Care about Energy East?” session on Wednesday, March 12 at the Smiths Falls Station Theatre. The Rideau Environmental Action League (REAL) will be showing tar sands and pipeline videos from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m., followed by three speakers enwith this issue. Their preThe proposed pipeline gaged sentations will be followed by a question and answer period. crosses Ottawa and REAL will have more inforNorth Grenville just mation on its website (www.

REALaction.ca), including maps above the Oxford of the aquifer and pipeline route, aquifer, a source of and videos showing the massive impact of the tar sands on the drinking water for landscape, and the aftermath of thousands of residents the Kalamazoo spill. A letter will also be available with an email on private wells. list of elected government members. Let them know your conLearn more about the many is- cerns about the pipeline. sues associated with this pipeREAL is a volunteer non-profline it organization, based in Smiths To learn more about the many Falls and serving Lanark, Leeds

mostly over,” Holloway said.

“It brings people that wouldn’t ordinarily be here to the village, so there’s a tourism aspect as well,” Ellis added.

In fact, outside of their profits, organizers have been able to donate $6,000 back to the local community.

“That’s significant,” Holloway said.

“I had emails last year after people left and they felt that Merrickville was a jazz destination now, so that’s important.”

To those who say they don’t care for jazz, Holloway and Ellis ask them to come and keep an open mind.

“The most common thing I hear is ‘I don’t like jazz,’ but it’s the original, make it yourself, interpretive music,” Holloway said.

“It’s a genre that allows you to colour outside of the lines,” Ellis added.

Merrickville Jazz Fest organizers are always looking for feedback on how to improve the festival. Those who attended in 2013 and would like to take a short survey can find it on the Jazz Fest website (link shown above).

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Health unit urges cooking basics during Nutrition Month through habit. The extras can be taken to work for lunch, which removes the need to rely on take-out or frozen meals during the work week.

“Cultural influences are so strong towards the choices we make,” says Oickle. “Often this overrides knowledge.”

To obtain free resources or to speak to a registered dietician, contact the Leeds, Grenville, and Lanark District Health Unit’s Health Action Line at 1-800-660-5853 (613-3455685) or visit the website at www. healthunit.org/nutrition.

Another source is EatRight Ontario, www.eatrightontario.ca or toll free 1-877-510-5102, for menu planning, recipes, nutrition, diabetes prevention, budget and more.

By DOREEN BARNES

Lifestyle – When it comes to healthy eating, the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit feels that the community needs to reconsider their eating habits and think about healthier choices when meal planning.

March is Nutrition Month with a theme of ‘Back to the Kitchen with Cooking Basics’ which the health unit can help with. They have many resources, including literature on Canada’s Food Guide, Facts on Snacks, Iron – Are YOU getting enough? Eat Those Veggies!

According to Dianne Oickle, registered dietitian/Public Health nutritionist with the Health Unit, she encourages people to cook using whole foods and ingredients to make a meal.

“Cooking meals from scratch leads to higher intakes of vegetables, fruit, and whole grains,” says Oickle. “But the time constraints that many people have make the thought of homemade cooking seem like it’s not possible.”

Here are some tips the Health Unit has come up with in helping to make cooking meals at home more manageable.

“Have healthy foods on hand,” suggests Oickle.

“Without basic, healthy foods in the kitchen, you can’t cook healthy meals. Set your home environment up for success.

Some of the basic healthy staples you want to stock are fruits and vegetables. If fresh is not an option, use frozen or canned. It’s better to have canned vegetables then none at all.”

Oickle went on to say that milk, eggs, pastas, whole grain breads and flour along with fresh vegetables and fruit are the mainstay.

The mystery of whole grain products is that they have all three parts of the grain whereas white flour only has one part with a lot of the fibre removed.

“We want people to eat more vegetables and fruit to be healthier,” indicates Oickle. “You can start anytime and I would suggest if you add just one to the menu, let it be vegetables and fruit. For frozen fruits try to avoid the sweet syrup that it is packed in. Watch the store flyers as the frozen fruit can vary in price.”

Another tip is to prepare some ingredients ahead. Chop vegetables on the weekend that can also be used for other meals (or to snack on) during the week. Cook more pasta or rice than is needed for one meal, keep the balance in the fridge for reheating. Grate a whole block of cheese, freeze and use when required. Premeasure baking ingredients and store the dry ones together in a plastic bag so that only the wet ones need to be added at

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Registered dietitian/Public Health nutritionist Dianne Oickle of the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit encourages people to cook using whole foods and whole ingredients to make their meals. March is Nutrition Awareness Month and as a partner in health, the Health Unit would like the public to obtain the facts about the foods they eat and consider the ‘Back to the Kitchen with Cooking Basics’. This practice allows for a higher intake of vegetables, fruits and whole grains which are essential for a healthy lifestyle. Find out more regarding salt intake, veggies, fruits, healthy snacks, iron and the easy choices. the time of baking.

Regarding sodium, Oickle indicates that 85 per cent of our sodium intake comes from processed foods.

“It does not come from the salt shaker on the table, as it only contributes five or 10 per cent,” informs Oickle. “It comes from cold cuts, crackers, potato chips, canned soup, sauces, frozen meals, and prepared meals like lasagna. Sodium is a preservative and it helps to preserve food.”

Her suggestion is to choose items with less sodium and fat.

Consider canned tuna or salmon, pre-washed baby carrots, frozen vegetables and fruit, canned legumes like chickpeas or lentils, frozen pre-cooked pasta, and hummus.

“It’s all about balance,” shares Oickle.

According to Oickle, a complete meal contains foods from at least three out of four food groups (vegetables and fruit, grain products, milk and alternatives, meat and alternatives), and it does not need to be complex or take a lot of time.

“A sandwich on whole grain bread of meat and cheese with a piece of fruit on the side has all four food groups and takes less time than cooking a frozen pizza,” says Oickle. “Some other ideas for sandwich fillings are turkey with avocado

and tomato, cheese with pear and green pepper, roast beef with red pepper and onion, and hummus with cucumber.”

Other ideas were to make a double batch of breakfast on the weekend to eat through the week. “Leftover breakfast foods such as pancakes and French toast can be frozen and re-heated in the toaster,” tells Oickle. “Make a big pot of oatmeal and store single portions in the fridge or freezer to reheat and serve with fruit and nuts. Cook scrambled eggs in muffin tins and freeze left-overs to grab quickly any morning or for lunch”.

In addition to making one meal, think about cooking once, eat twice.

“Make enough to use for another meal,” says Oickle.

“If you’re tired of leftovers, plan extras for an entirely new meal; for example, when cooking meat, cook a few extra pieces to use for sandwiches or to add to pasta sauce.

Cook extra chili to use for fajita filling. Make extra roasted vegetables to toss with pasta or in a sandwich.”

The Health Unit also wants people who eat on the run to think about making extras of healthy meals or lunches to take with them.

A cooler with leftovers or planned extras taken to kids’ activities avoids the drive-

One dictionary definition of “sustainable” is “able to be maintained” – and it’s something we hear often these days, mostly in relation to maintaining the ecological balance of our world. That’s the big picture of sustainability but, on a very personal level, sustainability is of vital importance to you.

Will your retirement income be sufficient to sustain the lifestyle you want for all the years of your retirement?

Here are some things to consider as you try to ensure your financial life is sustainable throughout your retirement.

• Decide when you want to retire If you choose to retire earlier than age 65, you’ll have fewer years to save to retirement and more post-retirement years to fund. If you choose to retire after 65, you can opt to enjoy the tax-saving, income-building advantages of your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) until the end of the year in which you turn 71 – and you can further extend RRSP benefits after 71 by continuing to pay into a plan for your spouse who is younger than 71.

• Decide on your lifestyle What you want to do and how you want to live in retirement will dictate its cost. Stay close to home and your costs may be lower. Travel regularly and your costs may escalate. You may choose to add to your income

Manage Your Money by continuing to work full- or part-time, on a contract basis, or even by starting your own business.

• Add up your income from all sources Take stock of every post-retirement income source, including personal savings, company pensions, investments held in your RRSPs, Tax Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs), non-registered investments, and government sources such as the Canada Pension Plan, Québec Pension Plan (CPP/QPP) and Old Age Security (OAS).

• Add up your costs Estimate your retirement spending requirements in three categories: 1. Essential expenses that can’t be reduced.

2. Discretionary expenses you can control.

3. Additional expenses such as healthcare that typically come along with aging.

Calculate the income you’ll need to cover your essential and discretionary retirement costs as well as the additional income you’ll need to cover the ‘extra’ expenses of aging.

• Bridge the gap If there is a shortfall between what you need and what you have,

you should determine the level and frequency of income you will need via withdrawals from your registered and other income-producing investments – and keep in mind that your retirement could span 40 years or more.

• Reset your strategy If your estimated withdrawal rate is not sustainable based on projected returns from your current savings and investments you should reset your income strategy or reset your retirement plans.

And before doing anything else, talk to your professional advisor – the sustainability expert who can help ensure your retirement income will maintain for all your retirement years.

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Community – TLC Ministries held their sixth annual Soupfest fundraiser March 1 at the North Grenville Municipal Centre in Kemptville. Fifteen area restaurants created soups to be featured in the event. Left, Liane Tucker of Salamanders in Kemptville speaks to a guest as he samples their Andouille sausage and Cajun chicken soup.

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LE T TER TO THE EDITOR

Hillier proposes recommendations to Hydro One CEO Editor’s note: The following is a letter written by Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox and Addington MPP Randy Hillier to Hydro One chief executive officer Carmine Marcello, on Feb. 26.

DEAR EDITOR: I’m writing to follow up on our conversation of Feb. 10.

During our discussion, we agreed that I would provide a number of recommendations that would both improve the service Hydro One Networks and help the utility towards renewing its badly damaged reputation. The following recommendations are being sent to both yourself and Ontario’s Ombudsman for consideration.

Hydro One anonymity: All Hydro One employees who are tasked with providing services to the public must be identifiable and easily accessible online – including employees’ names, phone numbers with extensions and email addresses.

Escalating a complaint should not be impossible and customers

should know exactly who is dealing with their request/complaint and how to reach them. When dissatisfied with the progress on their file, they should know where to go next. This not only addresses the lack of transparency, but will instill a sense of pride of ownership and accountability.

Billing verification: TOU meters are networked and transmit wirelessly. Customers need to be able to access their accounts in real time to view, scrutinize and verify meter data against present use. I would envision an application on your mobile device or home computer connected to the Internet could be developed so that customers can see what consumption data hydro is billing.

For those without the Internet or a mobile device, Hydro one needs to change their terms of service from one actual reading per See LETTER page 9

COMMENTARY

Celebrating women Editorial – Girl power!

On March 8, women throughout Lanark, Leeds and Grenville will be celebrated on International Women’s Day. While many may think the day is a fairly recent tradition, the first women’s day actually dates back to 1908 in Chicago. It has often been perceived as a way to combat anti-sexism and encourage civil rights, but in some areas of the world, it became a way for men to express their love for women, not unlike Mother’s Day or Valentine’s Day. In today’s society, it has become an inspiring movement, an encouraging sign that the social, political and economic achievements of women should be applauded. Whatever the reason, we should make this day one to honour all women in our lives.

This year’s theme for International Women’s Day, according to the United Nations, is ‘Equality for Women is Progress for All’ which speaks to helping advance women in all aspects of the world. It’s not just a celebration, but a message to keep fighting for equal rights for women.

Locally, Lanark County Interval House (LCIH) will be hosting its own International Women’s Day event tonight (Thursday, March 6) at the Rideau Canal Museum in Smiths Falls, with a free film viewing. The organization will be showing MADE IN DAGENHAM, a dramatization of the 1968 strike at the Ford Dagenham car plant, which shows how ordinary women banded together to do extraordinary things.

Refreshments will be served at 5:45 p.m. with the film kicking off at 6:15 p.m. and the function is another way LCIH can not only celebrate the day, but also their 35th anniversary this year.

A night at community rink left everyone warm with contentment Lifestyle – It certainly wasn’t anything to get up in the middle of the night and write home about, according to my cousins from Ottawa. They had rinks inside of heated buildings and ice as smooth as glass, whereas the little rink behind the Northcote School was anything but grand.

But it suited our purposes well, and certainly got lots of use once the ice was built up on the patch of ground that in the summertime was nothing but weeds and hay growing willy-nilly.

The rink had stand-up boards on two sides, and each end was open so that we could just walk right onto the ice easily.

As soon as the winter had settled in, the boys of senior fourth, along with their fathers, started building up the ice.

It was a major job, since every drop of water had to be hauled from the farms around, or from the pump in the middle of the schoolyard. It was brought in big barrels, and timed so that many sleighs would arrive at the same time, and the water dumped on the spot.

Using pails to take water from the school pump was a wasted exercise, since most of it would be spilled before

hitting the rink, and a pail of water did little to build up the ice.

No one got on the ice until it was of the depth the Senior Fourth boys thought was proper, and this could take weeks at the start of winter. And then, finally, it was deemed suitable! And what a day that was.

Miss Crosby, who excused no one from a full day of schooling, on that day, cut the classes short, allowed us to bring what passed for skates, and have an hour of fun before heading home.

And what an hour it was! Of course, the ice was full of lumps and cracks and ridges, and until we learned what area of the rink to avoid, we spent most of the time picking ourselves up off the new ice.

A couple of the farm fathers had made wide-bladed shovels, attached to the handle of forks, and the rule was that after each use, the ice had to be shovelled off, and the accumulated snow shoved through the two openings at either end of the rink.

The older boys took advantage of this chore, and did it with their skates still on, and I noticed they always managed Vice President & Regional Publisher Mike Mount mmount@perfprint.ca 613-283-3182, ext. 104

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to get a good skate in while doing it, and often had a fast game of shinny in the bargain.

If there wasn’t a Saturday night house party in the community, whole families went to the Northcote School rink. Most came on big flat-bottomed sleighs, and they circled a big steel barrel that was filled with firewood, and once lit, the flames shot a mile into the sky, and even though there was scarcely enough heat to take the chill out of your bones, it gave a bit of relief to the freezing night air.

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mine were those hateful bob skates, dull as dishwater, and rusted brown. I used them until Miss Crosby one night, arrived with a pair of regular skates for me...handing them to me in a brown paper bag so that no one would know of the deed. I was ecstatic and finally was able to keep up with bad Marguirite, who not only had new skates, they were as white as the driven snow, and her mother had attached tiny silver bells to the laces, and she tinkled like someone from a fairy tale as she skated around and around the rink.

There was no music of course. Not like in the rink in Renfrew where we once went to see an ice revue brought out from Ottawa, and listened to songs like “Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer true”, and “The Skater’s Waltz”.

We would skate until Mr. Briscoe blew a whistle and that meant the fun was over for that night. We would try to do one more “Crack the Whip”, and then the boys would use the big shovels and scrape off the chips and snow, and another couple of barrels of water, kept on one of the big sleighs would be poured over the surface of the rink, left ADVERTISING SALES: ADVERTISING SALES CO-ORDINATOR Andrea McMurtry SALES: Cheryl Johnston, Sharon Sinfield, Kathy Perreault, Kevin Hoover, Jamie Rae-Gomes Email: emcsales@perfprint.ca Fax: 613-283-9988 THE DEADLINE FOR DISPLAY ADVERTISING IS MONDAY 4:30 PM

to freeze over solid before our next night of skating.

Then we would all head into the Northcote School where the Ladies Aid would have big pots of steaming hot chocolate sitting on the stove in the middle of the schoolroom. Always there were oatmeal cookies and ginger snaps, all of which vanished in jig time.

I would tumble into bed, happily exhausted, with my toes still cold as ice, after crawling out of my clothes which would be soaked right through to my navy blue fleece-lined underwear, but with a feeling of utter joy and contentment. Our whole family would feel the same. My three brothers would have had a night of rough-housing, my sister Audrey would be asked to skate with a boy she fancied, I would be with my best friends, and Mother and Father would be happy that another night of community fun was had, and hadn’t cost a penny!

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year to one actual reading each quarter when requested. Customers cannot live in fear of their electricity bill; they need to be able to plan and budget without worrying about a massive catch up bill.

Courtesy benchmark notification: This would be similar to what cellular phone and Internet services provide their clients.

As a customer approaches their normal usage, they ought to get a notification warning them they may exceed their historical usage.

This allows customers to check for their irregularities in their usage and correct them if necessary before they run up against significant and possibly unexpected charges.

Customer overpayment: While I am pleased at your recent announcement of a change to a refund policy, rather than credit policy for customers who have overpaid, I expect this refund policy to be permanent and not a temporary measure while you work out the billing problems.

TOU meter investigations: I was told by Hydro one when TOU meters first came into effect and started creating problems for my constituents, that only bills that had increased by greater than 300 per cent of historical usage would be investigated.

That threshold needs to be lowered substantially and based upon actual usage, not based on estimat-

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Estimating billing needs to end: We spent hundreds of millions of dollars to provide hardware and software that promised accurate billing.

If the technology cannot provide the promised accurate billing, the customer must have the option of returning the TOU meter and having a standard meter re-installed.

Customer service: Customer service needs to treat people with much more respect. “Pay up, or we’ll cut you off” seems to be the mantra of your customer service team.

While I am well aware you have accounts that are in arrears for failure to pay legitimate bills, far too many honest, hardworking people are being victimized by the systemic failings of Hydro One Networks’ billing system.

Mr. Marcello, I trust you will find these recommendations both reasonable and feasible.

I look forward to hearing your progress in making improvements for Hydro One’s customers, the people who own the Crown corporation you manage. Although the Ombudsman continues his investigation, this doesn’t prevent you from implementing measures to correct known and systemic failings within Hydro One.

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United Counties approves 2014 budget, 1.7 per cent tax rate reduction News – The following are highlights of the regular United Counties of Leeds and Grenville council meeting held Feb. 20, held in Brockville.

Leeds and Grenville ratepayers could see a decrease in their taxes after counties council voted to reduce the tax rate while passing the 2014 budget in a regular meeting on Thursday.

The United Counties reduced its tax rate by 1.7 per cent and will collect $33.6 million from property taxpayers this year.

The approved budget provides for total expenditures in the amount of $101.8 million, of which operational expenditures account for $85.1 million and capital expenditures account for $16.7 million. “The goal is to keep services intact and costs down,� said Director of Corporate Services/ Treasurer, Nigel White.

A residential property owner whose assessment was $100,000 in 2013 and 2014 could see a decrease of $6.26 in their property taxes for counties purposes and would pay $367.26 this year.

However, the impact varies for each taxpayer depending on the phase-in of the assessments over a four-year period and therefore the average taxpayer should expect to pay two per cent more than 2013.

“We are currently in the second year of the four-year phase-in,� said White.

A breakdown of the operating budget expenditures shows the largest piece of the pie is for Ontario Works at 23.3 per cent, followed by transportation costs of 18.6 per cent.

Community housing and the paramedic service accounts for 12.56 and 12.62 respectively.

Operating expenses are up by 1.6 per cent overall.

The capital budget includes $1.5 million in additional funds for public works projects and $3.2 million in projects carried over from last year. It’s a decrease from last year’s $20.4 million in capital spending when $6 million was needed to upgrade regional fire communications.

Road and infrastructure work accounts for 87 per cent of capital expenditures. Land ambulance services take up 4.11 per cent, followed by 3.72 per cent for community housing, two per cent for corporate services and 1.89 per cent for county properties.

The taxation base includes real growth (new assessment) of $442,246, or an increase of 1.3 per cent.

three counties council members have been appointed to a steering committee to review future cost-saving options or combining operations at longterm care facilities Sherwood Park Manor and Maple View Lodge.

Three Sherwood Park board members, Holman, Athens mayor Herb Scott, Elizabethtown-Kitley mayor Jim Pickard and Edwardsburgh/Cardinal mayor Bill Sloan make up the committee.

“The goal is to keep services intact and costs down.�

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They will work with staff from both facilities in partnership with consultants hired by the Counties. The committee will report to counties council and Sherwood Park’s board of directors. The consultant’s study is expected to be complete in April. “We have to think outside of the box on this one,� Warden Ron Holman said, adding Leeds-Grenville needs a comprehensive report to determine Committee formed to review its overall need for long-term beds both now and in the fulong-term care facilities Warden Ron Holman and ture.

The Counties cannot afford to lose Sherwood Park’s longterm care beds, he said.

Sherwood Park Manor is a non-profit facility with 107 long-term care beds. Last year officials said the facility was in financial trouble and needed help.

They approached both the City of Brockville and the Counties for support. Maple View Lodge is a 60-bed facility which receives provincial funding but still costs Leeds Grenville taxpayers approximately $1 million each year to operate. Both facilities have been looking at ways to increase revenues, reduce costs and remain viable.

The steering committee, along with professional assistance in long-term care facilities from PRISM Partners Inc. and Claire Annis and Associates will look at short and longterm opportunities to enhance the operations and the possibility of combining the two facilities.

The resolution is in response to a propane shortage in January which left some Leeds Grenville residents and people in other parts of the province without propane for days and weeks.

The resolution is to be circulated to the Ministry of Energy, Leeds-Grenville MP Gord Brown and MPP Steve Clark.

Council reacts to propane shortage Counties council passed a resolution asking the provincial government to develop partnership programs where, in emergency situations, there is mutual assistance between fuel providers.

Kemptville BIA request for funds back on table Counties council will take another look at a business organization’s request for funds when it reconvenes in March.

Council agreed to reconsider a motion to provide assistance to the Old Town Kemptville

Call for municipal liability insurance reform An Ontario Private Member’s resolution calling for municipal liability insurance reform is being supported by counties council. Randy Pettepiece, MPP for Perth-Wellington, drafted the proposed motion.

Pettepiece is asking for a comprehensive, long-term solution by June 2014 to reform joint and several liability insurance for municipalities. Municipal insurance premiums have dramatically spiked in recent years due to higher litigation costs.

Business Improvement Area (BIA).

Both the Municipality of North Grenville and the Kemptville BIA have stated businesses in Old Town Kemptville have been hurt by the closure of County Road 44, a thoroughfare leading into the town from the south.

The road has been closed since last summer when work by a construction firm hired by the Counties began on the CPR Bridge. The BIA is asking for help with a promotional campaign to bring consumer traffic back to the community’s downtown core.

A decision to review the request again came after the BIA provided more data and a marketing partnership breakdown.

Upcoming meetings Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, March 4; joint services committee on Wednesday, March 5; joint services committee on Wednesday, March 19; and counties council on Thursday, March 20. All meetings begin at 9 a.m. in the council chambers at 25 Central Avenue, Brockville.

For more information contact County Clerk Lesley Todd at 613-342-3840, ext. 2454.

Submitted by the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville.

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Catholic teachers take a second unpaid day off work March 7 teachers were the result of classrooms,” adds Barb room or engaged profesfrozen for two years, with no OECTA members.

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Submissions from FEO members were received for consideration in the fall of 2013 and were judged by an independent panel of judges.

Festivals and events of all kinds from every corner of Ontario were represented in the submissions – from community festivals to internationally recognized events.

The 2014 Top 100 Awards were given out on Saturday, March 1 during FEO’s Annual Conference Excite & Energize in Richmond Hill, ON. Area festivals making the

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About FEO FEO provides education, marketing and advocacy services and operates Canada’s largest dedicated festival and event Conference. FEO also publishes and distributes an annual 250,000 circulation (plus on-line exposure) consumer guide to Ontario festivals and events, another guide to promote its industry supplier goods and services, facilitates industry-leading marketing research, oversees an industry-leading awards recognition program, manages a dynamic on-line website, markets a weekly festivals & events industry news-brief with a distribution exceeding 2,500 email recipients and advocates at the provincial and federal level for an improved operating environment within which its members can successfully conduct their business.

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MPP helps put highway winter maintenance probe in gear News – Ontario’s Auditor General will investigate why motorists have encountered such dangerous conditions on provincial highways this winter after a motion from Leeds-Grenville MPP Steve Clark was passed unanimously at a legislative committee meeting recently. “I’m pleased the committee has asked the Auditor General to investigate the reasons motorists in Leeds-Grenville and in every corner of Ontario have had to take their lives into their hands when they get behind the wheel and travel on a provincial highway this winter,� said Clark after his motion was passed by the Standing Committee on Public Accounts. “Constituents are writing to me and calling my office after almost every snowfall to say they’ve never seen Ontario’s highways in such terrible

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Clark’s motion calls on the Auditor General to review MTO’s Winter Maintenance Program and the contracts negotiated by the ministry with contractors across the province. The report is to be completed before the end of this year.

Among the issues to be investigated are: the number of winter maintenance vehicles in use, circuit times for operators, the proper and efficient use of chemical melters and salt by contractors, hours of operation, and response times.

The scope of the review is to include one year prior to when the Winter Maintenance Program was privatized. “Ensuring our roads are as safe as possible during the winter driving season is one of the fundamental responsibilities of the Ministry of Transportation,� stressed Clark. “There’s no question the minister has failed Ontarians in that regard this winter. I welcome the Auditor General’s probe and look forward to a report that will help prevent this from ever happening again.�

Locally, Clark wrote to MTO officials in support of a request by United Counties of Leeds and Grenville council for an urgent meeting to discuss poor drivPhoto by LAURIE WEIR ing conditions on Highways 401, 416 and 15. Although the letter was sent Community – Colton Neale, 4, plays some ring toss with Carleton Place more than a month ago, a date for that Canadians Jr. A team members Rowan Savidant (left) and Anthony meeting has not been set.

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Why can’t NHL hockey be more like the Olympics? cage. Call it “luck” or “divine intervention” – call it whatever you want! The rubber disc rattled harmlessly off a goal post and was cleared out of harm’s way. That’s how close the Americans came to winning.

As all interested Canadians know, that set the stage for MariePhilip Poulin to take her place in Olympic hockey history. Her powerplay goal at 8:10 of overtime completed a truly amazing comeback. It was her second goal in less than 10 minutes of play. Poulin, 22, a native of Beauceville, Quebec had also netted the tying marker with 55 seconds left in regulation.

Poulin was also the heroine in Vancouver in 2010 when Canada played host to the 21st Olympic Winter Games. She scored twice to pace the host country to its third consecutive gold medal in women’s hockey, a 2-0 decision over the US. In Sochi our women earned gold for the fourth straight time at the Winter Olympics. A truly amazing feat!

The Canadian men further inflated national pride with their workmanlike 3-0 shutout win over Sweden in the gold medal game in Russia. Chalk up a second straight golden performance for our national men’s team. At times it seemed the Swedes would never control the puck. That’s how dominant their performance was!

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of the Montreal Canadiens earned his second straight shutout. He had blanked the Americans 1-0 in the semi-finals. That score flattered the US team who were totally outplayed but got great net minding of their own from Jonathan Quick of the Los Angeles Kings.

Great defence Price was sensational as Canada used great defence to augment its stellar offensive work. The big goalie only allowed three goals in six tournament games, all of them Canadian victories. In fact Price kicked out 123 of the 126 shots he faced in the short but intense competition. Canada used the same defensive model to score wins over Norway, Austria, Finland (the eventual bronze medalists) and Latvia.

On the men’s side the end result is that Canada is the first nation to claim back-to-back gold at the Winter Olympics since NHL players first began participating in the Olympics in 1998.

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since our amateur teams accomplished the feat at the 1948 and 1952 Winter Olympics – before I was even born!

Our Sochi success in men’s hockey is easily the best performance by a Canadian team in Russia since the historic 1972 ‘Summit Series’ featuring Canada and the USSR. Just in case you have forgotten, we won that series. Perhaps you have seen Paul Henderson’s series winning goal somewhere at some time?

Yes, I am being facetious!

Now for the point of this week’s reflection. The headline underlines my thinking after watching the men’s hockey final at the Olympics. Why can’t the NHL offer hockey of such outstanding quality on a regular basis?

I think the answer is they could, if there was any will on the part of the league hierarchy to move in such an “ambitious direction.”

But what exactly is the NHL’s ambition? Personally I can’t figure it out. In so many cases mediocrity rules when it comes to the path the league is now following.

I have already stated my opinion about fighting in the NHL so I won’t belabour that for long.

But my point remains. The league brass should be working to reduce fighting in the sport for the benefit of fans and the many skilled players who inhabit their 30 teams.

We saw what skilled NHLers can deliver in Sochi and it was

wonderful to witness.

No fighting or nonsense during hockey games at the Winter Olympics. Any team that gets into that has zero chance of success. I didn’t see any “enforcers” on the ice in Sochi either. What a blessing that was.

So, why isn’t the same formula applied in the NHL? Personally I am tired of hearing that the only way hockey can be sold to the American audience is by promoting “the physical part of

the game.” That’s just an excuse to allow the scourge of fighting to have a place in a sport where it clearly doesn’t belong.

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Meanwhile the Canadian women struck gold for an unprecedented fourth straight time and in even more dramatic fashion.

What incredibly good hockey it was! Canada winning both competitions made it even better of course. But the fact is the sport has never had a better showcase than during the final games of both the men’s and women’s tournaments.

No worries about judging and poor marking. Just good old “fire wagon” hockey with all four teams involved doing their level best to top the podium.

Our women’s come-from-behind 3-2 overtime victory against arch rival the United States is the stuff of sports legends. With time quickly winding down in the third period Team Canada trailed the Americans 2-0. The Canadian ladies refused to quit scoring twice, including the tying goal with under a minute remaining and our goalie on the bench in favour of an extra attacker.

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2788 Belbour Lane $324,000.00 Located just minutes from the town of Perth, this 1900 square foot bungalow has an additional 520 square feet of finishing in the walkout lower level. Beautiful open feel to the main floor, spacious foyer with slate floors and a unique winding staircase to the lower level. Situated on a 3.8 Acre lot which includes a deeded 50 foot strip to Pike Lake MLS® #: 091191101556201 Paul Martin 613-264-0123

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13 Cassell Lane $94,5 $94,500 , 00 3 bdrm r dbl d l wide with garage. In db I move-in condition. Worth Wort r h a look!

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201 Maty t Miller Rd. $496,0 $496,000 , 00 1900 sq ft f walkout waterfront home on Otty Lk. Gorgeous view!

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453 STATION ROAD Gorgeous custom bungalow on pre y 2.5 acres.

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128 MAPLE GROVE, BOB’S LAKE Beau ful 3 bed co age on private lot, great water for all your ac vi es. Open plan concept, cozy woodstove excellent loca on $269,000.

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FALLBROOK Picturesque tranquil se ng on the banks of the Fall River for this 4/5 bed beau ful well maintained Victorian home, dbl garage. Modern ameni es. $299,500.

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

LOMBARDY Spectacular log home near Rideau Ferry beach/ boat launch! 1 acre park-like se ng/stunning 20x40 heated salt water in-ground pool flanked in flagstone! $449,000.

East Bay Rd – 125 x 520 W/F LOT – $249,900 01 East Bay Rd – 128 x 1.66 Acres W/F LOT – $295,000 Ennis Rd – 40 Acres – $79,900 3 Windsor Cres Lombardy, 0.85 Acres – $59,900 Parsons Way, Lanark Highlands – 2.58 acres – $39,900 Sheridan Rapids Rd – 2.74 Acres – $29,900 Black Lake Rd – 502 x IRR – $24,900 Hoy St, Cardinal – 88 x IRREG – $24,900 Maberly StaƟon Rd – 236 x IRR – $24,900

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

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

61 GORE STREET E, PERTH Great corner unit located in beau ful Heritage Perth surrounded by restaurants & great shops, perfect for office or specialty shop with lots of traffic flow. $1,200 monthly UTILITIES INCLUDED. Call Al Jonkman 613-267-2221

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

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SATURDAY MARCH 8TH, 1:00 – 2:30 PM 256 ORCHARD CRESCENT, PERTH Custom built, 3+1 bed bungalow on lrg country lot, in-ground pool, hot tub. L/L rec room w/3 pc bath. $399,900. Host: Randy Cavanagh 613-464-1000

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

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REAL ESTATE NEW LISTINGS

Kerri Keeney Broker of Record/ Owner Office: 613-259-3033 www.lanarkliving.ca

2722 Rosetta Road, Rosetta FAMILY WANTED! Spacious bungalow on 5 treed acres. New 48’ x 40’ timber framed workshop with its own private entrance. Enjoy the double car/inside access garage. Lovely screened porch to watch the wildlife be wild. 3 bed, 2 bath w/ large eat-in kitchen. Large Family Room addition in 1990.Main floor laundry. Full walkout basement w/cold cellar. This home is heated/cooled by a Geothermal System which is NOT subject to price fluctuations.

$249,900

$324,900

59 BECKWITH STREET NORTH Smiths Falls

613-283-2121

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289 Storie Road, Lanark 10 Acre Log Beauty. Privacy abounds in this gem located just outside Lanark Village.

Man sized garage of 28’ x 28’ with hydro/ water & poured floor. 27’ above ground pool w/ propane heater, solar panels & brand new deck. Treed acreage w/ circular laneway and trails to walk the dog. Lean to for wood storage. Three bedroom + with a bath on each floor. Living room & small family room. Main floor laundry. Eat in Kit. Perennials like crazy!

www.c21smithsfalls.ca

Your Choice Realty Inc. Brokerage

Your Choice Realty Inc. Brokerage

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

EACH OFFICE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

OPEN HOUSE

OPEN HOUSE

OPEN HOUSE

EACH OFFICE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

OPEN HOUSE

OPEN HOUSE

SATURDAY MARCH 8, 9:00 AM-10:00 AM

SATURDAY MARCH 8, 10:00 AM-11:00 AM

SATURDAY MARCH 8, 10:30 AM-11:30 AM

SATURDAY MARCH 8, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM

19 KING STREET – $104,900

12 JUBILEE – $129,900

74 JASPER AVE – $164,900

8 BASSWOOD CRES – $369,900

107 LORNE ST – $224,900

HOSTESS: JENNIFER McCLEERY*

LISA RITSKES* FRANCINE REVER*

HOSTESS: JENNIFER McCLEERY*

LISA RITSKES* FRANCINE REVER*

LISA RITSKES* FRANCINE REVER*

OPEN HOUSE

OPEN HOUSE

SATURDAY MARCH 8, 12:00 PM-2:00 PM

SATURDAY MARCH 8, 12:30 PM-1:30 PM

20 BASSWOOD – $439,900

143 RIDEAU FERRY RD – $299,900

HOSTESS: JENNIFER McCLEERY*

LISA RITSKES* FRANCINE REVER*

OPEN HOUSE

OPEN HOUSE

10 ACRES

SUNDAY MARCH 9, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM

1535 O’NEILL RD – $285,000 JENNIFER McCLEERY* OPEN HOUSE

OPEN HOUSE

SUNDAY MARCH 9, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM

SUNDAY MARCH 9, 1:00 PM-2:00 PM

SUNDAY MARCH 9, 2:00 PM-3:00 PM

25 CASSELL LANE – $79,900

12 JAMES ST – $299,900

1399 MATHESON DRIVE – $269,000

HOSTS: LAURIE WEBSTER* BUTCH WEBSTER*

HOSTS: LAURIE WEBSTER* BUTCH WEBSTER*

JENNIFER MCCLEERY*

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

LAURIE WEBSTER SALES REPRESENTATIVE

to our family!

Please join us in wishing Laurie much success in her new career.

Small Town Living At It’s Best!

CONDOS STARTING AT ONLY $199,900

SATURDAY MARCH 8, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM

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

SINGLE FAMILY HOMES STARTING AT ONLY $247,000

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

Kevin Grimes Broker of Record 613-283-2121

Jacalyn Feenstra Broker 613-283-2121

Rob Garvin Sales Representative 613-284-6968

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

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

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Wendy Hillier Broker 613-285-4476

Jessyka Auclair Jennifer McCleery Laurie Webster Sales Representative Sales Representative Sales Representative 613-283-2121 613-285-5007 613-285-7553

Butch Webster Sales Representative 613-285-4959

Open House Weekend SATURDAY MARCH 8

This fabulous 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom home would make a terrific starter or great place for a handyman to downsize to. UPGRADES include: roof, windows, kitchen, bath, floors, water treatment system, and more. Large addition added to original garage great for toys and workshop. Former porch converted to large Front foyer with plenty of room to welcome guests. Fenced yard with extra shed still has loads of space for entertaining and the front yard offers plenty of place to park. Easy access to HWY 15 makes this a great spot to have country style living just a few short minutes from Carleton Place and only 25 minutes to the Canadian tire Centre in Kanata.

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Kathleen Vermeer Sales Representative

TEAM REALTY Independently Owned and Operated Brokerage

613-769-3501 613-831-9287 6081 Hazeldean Rd., Unit 12B

kathleenv@royallepage.ca www.listandsellottawa.com Team

HERITAGE WAY REALTY BROKERAGE Independently owned and operated

We specialize in SOLD signs www.coldwellbankerhomes.ca

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9:00am-10:00am 19 King St 10:00am-11:00am 12 Jubilee St 10:00am-11:00am 110 Spinelli Lane 10:00am-12:00pm 6712 Roger Stevens Dr 10:30am-11:30am 74 Jasper Ave 11:00am-12:00pm 8 Basswood Cres 7 Roosevelt Dr 104 Colonel By Cres 11:00am-12:30pm 6 Roosevelt Dr 11:30am-12:30pm 107 Lorne St 3 Kavanagh Dr 12:00pm-2:00pm 20 Basswood Cres 334 Station Rd 12:30pm-1:30pm 143 Rideau Ferry Rd 1:00pm-2:00pm 24 Cassell Lane 2367 Bathurst Conc 5 63 Paul Dr 104 Western Ave 77 Jasper Ave 247 Lera St 1:00pm-2:30pm 256 Orchard St 16 Bourke St 823 Kitley Line 1 10 Ford Cres 142 Weedmark Rd 2:00pm-4:00pm 12 Colonel Dr 2:30pm-3:30pm 13 Cassell Lane 3:00pm-4:30pm 464 Cty Rd 29 109 Colonel By Cres

Smiths Falls

Jennifer McCleery 613-285-5007

Smiths Falls

Lisa Ritskes/Francine Rever

Crestview Trailer Park Garry Dalgleish 613-880-4434 Smiths Falls Rural

Gerry Seguin 613-852-4313

Smiths Falls

Jennifer McCleery 613-285-5007

Smiths Falls Smiths Falls Smiths Falls

Francine Rever/Lisa Ritskes Linda Hewson 613-812-8037 Stan Suffel 613-284-6756

Smiths Falls

Barbara Reade 613-812-0542

Smiths Falls Otterdale Estates

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

Smiths Falls North Elmsley

Jennifer McCleery 613-285-5007 Jeffrey Weir 613-285-4467

Rideau Ferry

Francine Rever/Lisa Ritskes

Otterdale Estates Perth Lanark Smiths Falls Smiths Falls Smiths Falls

Garry Dalgleish 613-880-4434 Cathie McCabe 613-284-6263 Brian Cavanagh 613-812-0229 Stan Suffel 613-284-6756 Linda McKenna 613-485-0576 Pauline Aunger 613-285-9158

Perth Smiths Falls Smiths Falls Rural Smiths Falls Merrickville Rural

Randy Cavanagh 613-464-1000 Carol Barber 613-285-4887 Kim Mays John Gray 613-868-6068 Linda Hewson 613-812-8037

Kemptville Rural

Gerry Seguin 613-852-4313

Otterdale Estates

Garry Dalgleish 613-880-4434

Smiths Falls Rural Smiths Falls

John Gray 613-868-6068 Kim Mays

SUNDAY MARCH 9

JOHN COBURN**

TOP PRODUCER International President’s Elite

JEFF WILSON*

ROBIN FERRILL***

International President’s Circle

International Diamond Society

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RHONDA BRUNKE*

JASON COLEMAN*

International Diamond Society

Canadian Maple Leaf Society

11:00am-1:00pm 1535 O’Neill Rd 11:30am-12:30pm 25 Cassell Lane 12:00pm-1:30pm 3189 Hwy 43 1:00pm-2:00pm 12 James St 27 Ross St 173 Beckwith St N 1:00pm-2:30pm 449 Cty Rd 29 126 North Rd 1:00pm-3:00pm 175 Innisville Rd 2:00pm-3:00pm 1399 Matheson Dr 2:00pm-3:30pm 62 Henry St 2:00pm-4:00pm 401 Mary Miller Rd 71 Prince St 71 Munro St

*Sales Representative **Broker ***Broker of Record THE EMC - 20 - Thursday, March 6, 2014

Oxford Mills

Jennifer McCleery 613-285-5007

Smiths Falls

Laurie Webster/Butch Webster

Smiths Falls Rural

Garry Dalgleish 613-880-4434

Smiths Falls Smiths Falls Smiths Falls

Butch Webster/Laurie Webster Cathie McCabe 613-284-6263 Stan Suffel 613-284-6756

Smiths Falls Rural North Elmsley

Carol Barber 613-285-4487 John Gray 613-868-6068

Innisville

Tanya Evoy 613-596-5353

Smiths Falls

Jennifer McCleery 613-285-5007

Eastons Corners

Garry Dalgleish 613-880-4434

Otty Lake Carleton Place Carleton Place

Linda Hewson 613-812-8037 Lee-Ann Legault 613-294-2440 Rhonda Brunke 613-253-3175

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175 INNISVILLE ROAD, INNISVILLE CHARMING ED” E! ZON PLAC YESTERYEAR HOME Y L IAL TON invites an entrepreneur ERC CARLE M M O seaching for an ideal “CO INS T M location,”commercially zoned” to relocate or open new business & requires OPEN HOUSE extensive outblds; SUNDAY MARCH 9 1–3 flea market/antique store,mechanic,bodyshop(spray booth ava),det gar, deep lot allows excellent signage on hwy #7. Charming veranda, sunlit vintage 1.5 storey hm, fresh decor, amazing vaulted master suite with adj sitting room, septic inst/11.shingles/12.

Don’t miss this opport. MLS: # 898337

$199,900

152 POINTVIEW DRIVE, PORT ELMSLEY PACK YOUR BAGS,YOU WILL LOVE THIS EXCITING WOODLAND SETTING, not to mention the fab neighbourhood! A wow home w/attached garage,sunlit thruout 2 levels. A brilliant design with open concept kit/famrm,elegant principle rms with hdw flrs & amazing 3 season solarium with walls of windows & 1 wrap around deck.the ll offers a fun filled 4 person hottub rm,a games rm to entertain in style w/a private det 28’x 24’gar is yours to enjoy! Seeing is believing. MLS#899505 ALL !

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$289,500

205 PRESTON DRIVE, CARLETON PLACE PRISTINE HOME INVITES YOU TO MOVE IN & ENJOY the sunlit open con lvg/dnr, kit w/ dark, rich granite counters/ artistic ceramic back splash, ll bath w/ chic dbl walk-in shower & elegant mbr w/ stone fp. soak in summer by the heated salt water inground pool in the private fenced in yard & bbq on the 2 teired deck! MLS: # 871023 $309,500 E SIV !

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317 - 19 RAMSAY CONCESSION 2A ROAD, INNISVILLE DON’T MISS THIS AMAZING CONCEPT. Artists/Entrepreneurs here is your oportunity to own a privte secluded studio, 300 ft apart from a rustic cedar 3 level home. This setting offers a lifestyle, with a back to earth overtone on 4.38 ac, great loc for signage,5 mins to town. Endless opportunities for architect, daycare, potter etc with sep septic & well access from mn home, a blending of new & old with a distict flavour, a one of a kind. MLS#890493 NG AZI T! AM NCEP CO

$279,500

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Business – Homeowners preparing to buy a new home this spring may be faced with the difficult decision of whether or not to sell their current home before buying another. According to Ontario realtors, there is not a one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to making this decision.

“Personal circumstance really dictates how a homeowner should tackle this situation,” says Phil Dorner, president of the Ontario Real Estate Association. “While selling your home first alleviates the financial burden of carrying two homes, it really comes down to what your needs are.”

Dorner recommends homeowners play it safe by putting conditions into their offers. “To sellers, I advise including a condition that says they will sell their home only if they find a new home within a certain time-

frame. A conditional offer can protect the buyer as well. In the event that they do not sell their current home, they won’t be obligated to buy the home they have an offer on,” says Dorner.

Dorner reminds homeowners to consider both the pros and cons of selling versus buying first: If selling first: • You’ll know how much money you have to spend on your new home.

• You will be able to make firm offers on homes that you are serious about buying.

• You may have to rent or make other arrangements until you find your next home – in many short-term situations, the new homeowners will allow you to rent back your old home, provided you cover their costs.

• Understand the rules around the portability of your mortgage.

This option lets you transfer the interest rate and all the existing terms of your current mortgage to your new home (subject to a credit review and property appraisal).

“While selling your home first alleviates the financial burden of carrying two homes, it really comes down to what your needs are.”

PHIL DORNER PRESIDENT, ONTARIO REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION

If buying first: • You may have to finance both homes and carry extra debt until you sell your current one.

• You may be pressured to sell your current home at a reduced

price in order to align the closing dates.

• You’ll only have to move once and can avoid putting furniture in storage.

• If the market is “hot” then this option may be the only way to ensure that you are able to compete with multiple offers and get the home that you want.

“Be sure to speak to a realtor when choosing your strategy,” says Dorner. “These specialists can also help you negotiate comfortable closing dates, get you a good price on your home, sell it quickly and help you understand your finances.”

More information is available at www.wedothehomework.ca.

This article is provided by local realtors and the Ontario Real Estate Association for the benefit of consumers in the real estate market.

CMHC: Ontario housing market to stabilize this year News – Ontario housing activity has regained some momentum which will persist into early 2014 before easing slightly later next year, according to the Fourth Quarter 2013 CMHC Housing Market Outlook – Canada Edition released Oct. 31.

Ontario annual home starts are expected to decline and reach 60,800 units this year before stabilizing at 60,300 units in 2014.

Ontario housing starts will range between 54,000 and

66,600 in 2014.

“Housing activity will slow in 2013 but stabilize by 2014 thanks in large part to a gradually improving Ontario economy, lower inventories of unsold homes and less out-migration to other provinces.

Tight resale market conditions for single detached homes, active repeat buyers and improving income growth will allow demand for lower density homes to hold up better over the forecast horizon,” said Ted Tsiakopoulos, CMHC’s

Ontario regional economist.

Ontario existing home sales have gained strength and will gradually lead the market higher into 2014.

MLS(R) sales will range between 180,200 to 222,400 transactions in this year and next. Ontario home prices will grow in line with inflation in 2014.

As Canada’s national housing agency, CMHC draws on more than 65 years of experience to help Canadians access a variety of high quality, en-

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vironmentally sustainable and affordable housing solutions.

CMHC also provides reliable, impartial and up-to-date housing market reports, analysis and knowledge to support and assist consumers and the housing industry in making informed decisions.

For more information, visit www.cmhc.ca or call 1-800668-2642. Follow CMHC on Twitter @CMHC_ca.

Submitted by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.

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REAL ESTATE

Should you sell your current home to buy another?

A Day for YOU Saturday, March 22, 2014 8:45 am to 3:30 pm

Anyone with Pre-diabetes, Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, support persons and health care providers will benefit from this one-day event. This is your opportunity to increase your knowledge about diabetes from our guest speakers and workshops.

Come and visit the informative displays as well.

Because spaces are limited you must register to attend.

LOCATION: Smiths Falls Arena/ Memorial Centre COST: $10 per person or $15 per couple - Includes lunch, handouts & snacks.

Transportation from Prescott/Brockville/Athens may be available at a minimal cost For more information and to register please contact us at the numbers below.

Please note: Deadline to register is March 12, 2014 0220.R0012550098

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Smiths Falls 2 Gould St. 613-284-2558 Toll Free 1-877-321-4500

Brockville 2479 Parkedale Ave. 613-498-1555 www.RideauCHS.ca

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1396 Windmill Lane, Ottawa 2013 HYUNDAI ACCENT GL

2013 FORD TAURUS

2013 FORD FUSION

2013 FORD FUSION

2013 DODGE DURANGO

24,727 kms, Stk#CC1605

14,373 kms, Stk#6151X Leather, Roof, Nav

18,248 kms, Stk#6150X Leather, Roof, Bluetooth

115,151 kms, Stk#6149X Leather, Roof, Bluetooth

27,161 kms, Stk#6072X Leather, Roof, Nav

$13,950

PREOWNED

2012 TOYOTA YARIS 64,731 kms, Stk#5989X

$11,950

EX DAILY RENTAL

$23,450

EX DAILY RENTAL

$23,450

EX DAILY RENTAL

$23,450

2012 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA

2012 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA

65,232 kms, Stk#6056Q

68,214 kms, Stk#6113X

$15,950

$15,995

PRE-OWNED

EX DAILY RENTAL

EX DAILY RENTAL

2013 DODGE DART

2013 DODGE CARAVAN

33,009 kms, Stk#6004X

$37,000

EX DAILY RENTAL

13,500 kms, Stk#6117P DVD

$13,950

$21,950

EX DAILY RENTAL

PRE-OWNED

2012 NISSAN VERSA

2012 NISSAN ALTIMA

2012 NISSAN ALTIMA

2012 NISSAN ALTIMA

30,947 kms, Stk#6057X

56,528 kms, Stk#6136X

99,524 kms, Stk#6137X

87,755 kms, Stk#6017X

$10,950

EX DAILY RENTAL

$13,950

EX DAILY RENTAL

$11,950

EX DAILY RENTAL

$11,950

EX DAILY RENTAL

2012 NISSAN ALTIMA

2012 NISSAN ALTIMA

2012 MITSUBISHI RVR

2012 MAZDA 3

2012 JEEP LIBERTY

2012 DODGE CARAVAN

2012 DODGE CARAVAN

2012 DODGE CARAVAN

84,500 kms, Stk#6134X

62,771 kms, Stk#6138X

21,339 kms, Stk#CC1656

56,563 kms, Stk#6019X

72,667 kms, Stk#6108T

71,392 kms, Stk#6094X

76,499 kms, Stk#6078X

66,390 kms, Stk#6079X

$12,450

EX DAILY RENTAL

$13,750

EX DAILY RENTAL

$19,950

PRE-OWNED

$13,450

EX DAILY RENTAL

$16,450

PRE-OWNED

$14,950

EX DAILY RENTAL

$14,950

EX DAILY RENTAL

2012 DODGE CARAVAN

2012 DODGE CARAVAN

2012 DODGE CARAVAN

2012 DODGE CARAVAN

2012 DODGE CALIBER

2012 DODGE AVENGER

2012 CHRYSLER 200

66,137 kms, Stk#6048X

62,120 kms, Stk#6081X

84,708 kms, Stk#6050X

65,850 kms, Stk#6051X

74,676 kms, Stk#6093X

69,372 kms, Stk#5964Y

71,488 kms, Stk#6088X

$14,950

EX DAILY RENTAL

$14,950

EX DAILY RENTAL

$14,950

EX DAILY RENTAL

2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA 2011 VOLKSWAGEN 70,253 kms, ROUTAN Stk#6092X

79,398 kms, Stk#6042P

$11,950 2012 SUZUKI VITARA JX 44,843 kms, Stk#6086Y

$26,500

PRE-OWNED

EX DAILY RENTAL

$14,950

EX DAILY RENTAL

2011 SUBARU IMPREZA 48,441 kms, Stk#6123P

$12,950

PRE-OWNED

$14,950

PRE-OWNED

2011 HYUNDAI SONATA

2011 FORD RANGER

2011 BUICK LUCERNE

69,353 kms, Stk#6105P

78,214 kms, Stk#6065P

88,716 kms, Stk#CC1664A

$12,950

PRE-OWNED

$15,450

PRE-OWNED

$11,950

EX DAILY RENTAL

$12,450

PRE-OWNED

2011 NISSAN VERSA

2011 NISSAN VERSA

2011 MAZDA 3

69,184 kms, Stk#5974X

84,715 kms, Stk#6096X

82,846 kms, Stk#6095X

55,834 kms, Stk#CC1594

$9,950

EX DAILY RENTAL

$9,950

EX DAILY RENTAL

2010 SUZUKI SX4 SEDAN BASE

PRE-OWNED

$11,450

$9,950

EX DAILY RENTAL

$12,450

2010 NISSAN VERSA

2010 MAZDA 3

50,559 kms, Stk#6109P

52,851 kms, Stk#6062Q

$9,950

EX DAILY RENTAL

EX DAILY RENTAL

EX DAILY RENTAL

2011 NISSAN VERSA

64,109 kms, Stk#5855X

$12,950

$12,450

$14,950

PRE-OWNED

$8,950

EX DAILY RENTAL

PRE-OWNED

2010 MAZDA 3

2010 MAZDA 3

2010 LINCOLN MKS

2010 KIA SOUL

2010 KIA SOUL

2010 KIA FORTE

2010 FORD FOCUS

68,915 kms, Stk#CC1738A

72,285 kms, Stk#5926Y

33,735 kms, Stk#CC1786

59,262 kms, Stk#6126P

83,315 kms, Stk#6131P

98,716 kms, Stk#6125P

45,816 kms, Stk#6145X

$8,950

PRE-OWNED

$10,450

$21,995

PRE-OWNED

PRE-OWNED

$10,950

PRE-OWNED

$7,950

PRE-OWNED

$9,950

PRE-OWNED

$10,995

2010 FORD F150 4X4

2010 DODGE CARAVAN

2010 DODGE CARAVAN

2010 DODGE CARAVAN

2010 BMW 323i

2010 DODGE CARAVAN

2010 CHEVROLET AVEO

2010 BMW 323i

141,067 kms, Stk#6120Q

110,208 kms, Stk#6144X

45,259 kms, Stk#6124P

75,316 kms, Stk#6142X

81,124 kms, Stk#6133P

70,588 kms, Stk#6140X

56,563 kms, Stk#6130P

83,585 kms, Stk#6132P

$15,450

PRE-OWNED

$10,950

EX DAILY RENTAL

$13,495

PRE-OWNED

$12,450

2010 DODGE CARAVAN

2010 BMW 323i

2009 SUZUKI SX4

2009 SUZUKI SX4

71,742 kms, Stk#6141X

19,592 kms, Stk#CC1787

85,254 kms, Stk#6119P

54,070 kms, Stk#6114P

$12,450

EX DAILY RENTAL

$21,300

PRE-OWNED

2009 KIA SPECTRA 5 49,137 kms, Stk#6139P

$7,950

PRE-OWNED

$9,950

PRE-OWNED

EX DAILY RENTAL

$17,950 2009 SUZUKI SX4 JX AWD 59,007 kms, Stk#6147P

$10,498

PRE-OWNED

$10,950

PRE-OWNED

2009 SATURN ASTRA

2009 NISSAN VERSA

88,971 kms, Stk#6127P

55,101 kms, Stk#6111P

$7,950

PRE-OWNED

$8,995

$16,950

2009 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER

29,317 kms, Stk#6020P

47,280 kms, Stk#6106P

78,731 kms, Stk#CC1616

89,671 kms, Stk#6110P

91,526 kms, Stk#6064P

$10,495

PRE-OWNED

$8,495

$11,950

PRE-OWNED

2008 PONTIAC G5

2008 DODGE CARAVAN

2007 PONTIAC G6

64,829 kms, Stk#6118Q

110,420 kms, Stk#6121P

100,867 kms, Stk#CC1698A

$7,495

PRE-OWNED

$8,950

PRE-OWNED

$6,950

PRE-OWNED

2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA LS 113,051 kms, Stk#6069Z

PRE-OWNED

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$5,495

PRE-OWNED

PRE-OWNED

PRE-OWNED

2009 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY

46,572 kms, Stk#6116R PRE-OWNED

$8,450

2009 HONDA CIVIC DX-G

2008 SATURN AURA XE

$7,950

EX DAILY RENTAL

2009 HYUNDAI ACCENT

59,038 kms, Stk#6016P PRE-OWNED

PRE-OWNED

$12,450

2009 HYUNDAI SONATA

2008 SUZUKI SX4

$8,950

PRE-OWNED

EX DAILY RENTAL

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Aerobic Classes: Every Wednesday, 10-11 a.m. at Almonte Community Centre. Details 613-256-1077.

Euchre- 4 hand, March 6, 7:30 pm. Sponsored by the Town & Country Tenants Assoc., 375 Country St. Light lunch. Contact Norma 613-256-4179.

Euchre at Holy Name of Mary School Gym on Patterson St. in Almonte. Every Wed. 7 p.m.

Prizes awarded and light lunch.

Legion Branch 240, Saturday, March 15, St. Patrick’s Day with Barry & Jude, Corkery Road and Johnny Spinks, 12:30 p.m.-12.

Legion Branch 240, Saturday, March 8, Cooper Street, 3-7 p.m.

Mississippi Valley Textile Museum presents Lecture on Textile Treasures of Armenian Churches, with Ron Marchese, professor Emeritus, Wednesday, March 19 7:30 p.m. Museum’s Learning Center, 3 Rosamond St E. Info: 613256-3754.

Technology Tutors (March) 1/2 hour oneon-one help for your computer issues. Call 613256-1037 Mississippi Mills Public Library, Almonte Branch.

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

A Brimful of Memories, Vintage Hat Exhibit March 8-March 28. Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum, 267 Edmund St. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10-2. Info: 613253-7013.

Bible Study Group topic “Discipleship” Saturday, March 8 9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m. SeventhDay Adventist Church, 117 Victoria Street. Bibles/Study Guides provided. Active discussions.

Prayer requests welcomed.

Breakfast- 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month.

After 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. masses at St. Mary’s28 Hawthorne. Sponsor: Knight of Columbus.

Carleton Place Lions Club Monthly Euchre Tournament. Saturday, March 8. Army Navy Club (across from McNeely’s gas station). Light lunch 12, tournament starts 1 p.m. Prizes.

Carleton Place Orange Lodge meets 3rd Tuesday of the month at 195 Industrial Ave at 8 p.m. Info: Kevin 613-253-5547.

Carleton Place Public Library: March 10, gaming and crafting with newspapers ages 8-12, 1:30-2:30. Info: 613-257-2702.

Carleton Place Public Library: March 11, Mini House Design. Ages 6-9 from 1:30-2:30.

Info: 613-257-2702.

Carleton Place Public Library: March 12, Pajamarama. for children ages 2-5. Info: 613257-2702.

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

Debtors Anonymous. If you are having problems with money or debt then we can help.

6:30 Tuesdays, St. James Hall, Bell and Edmund Street. 613-216-9008.

Euchre, every 2nd, 3rd and 4th Monday of the month. 7:30 p.m. Legion. Sponsor: Ladies Auxiliary. Bring your friends. Lunch/prizes. 613253-6375.

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

Join us at the Carleton Place Town Hall, March 14, 10 a.m. Mystic Drumz and the Secret of Marshmallow Island. Tickets in advance at the library. For children ages 2-10.

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

Royal Canadian Legion, 177 George St., Carleton Place monthly breakfast. 8-11 a.m. Mar. 8, 613-257-1727.

Seniors 50 & over, join the Sunset Club for fun and games, trips, etc. Meeting at Legion, 1 p.m. every Wednesday. Info: 257-8102.

Shanty Supper, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Saturday, March 8, 6 p.m. in the Church Hall (entrance on Beckwith St). Entertainment: George Chenier. Tickets available Church Office 613-257-3133 or Read’s Books Store.

Single Parenting Support Group Saturday March 15rh 1:00-4:00p.m. 30 Bennett Street.

Child care playgroup with snacks for the children. Must call to register at 613-259-2182 or 1-866-762-0496 St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Shanty Supper Saturday, March 8, at 6:00 pm in the Church Hall (entrance on Beckwith Street). Entertainment by Classic Country musician, George Chenier. Tickets available Church Office 613-2573133; Read’s Books Store.

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

Feb. 20.

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

Feb. 20.

KEMPTVILLE Alzheimer Society- Support Group Meetings. 4th Thursday each month, 1-3 p.m. Bayfield Manor, 100 Elvira St. Baby Rhyme Time, Ontario Early Years, for parents and their babies, birth to 12 months, 31 Clothier St (Sanders St. entrance). Thursdays, March 6-April 24, 2-3:30 p.m. To register call 1-866-433-8933 ext 2374.

Baby Talk, Wednesday, March 12, 1:30-3 p.m. Ontario Early Years Centre. Breastfeeding support available.

BNI of Kemptville, meeting. Every Tuesday 6:45-8:30 a.m. Alumni Hall, Kemptville College (613)863-4853.

Kemptville and Area Walking Group, Mon. March 10, Wednesday, March 12 and Friday, March 14, 9:00 a.m. Meet at the North Grenville Municipal Centre. Contact Eva Francoeur 258-4487. Sponsor: Health Unit.

North Grenville Toastmasters meet 1st, 3rd Thursday every month. O’Farrell Financial Services, Boardroom (292 County Rd. 44). 7 p.m.

Learn communication/leadership skills.

LANARK Fitness Classes every Monday (except holidays). 9:30-10:30 a.m. North Lanark County Community Health Centre. 613-259-2182.

Fun and Fitness Wednesdays 9:30-10:30 am. St Andrew’s United Church. Info: Kara (613)259-2182.

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

613-267-4225.

Pancake Breakfast, March 16, 9-noon, Foy Hall, Princess St. Sponsor: Sacred Heart Parish.

Info: 613-278-0216.

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

MERRICKVILLE Beginning Again Craft School, braided mats March 9 and 16 including Pioneer’s History of Merrickville; also spinning March 9 and 16. Info: 613-269-4238.

Dinner & Dance, March 14, roast pork 6 p.m. music by Hoffman & Hallman. Merrickville Legion.

Dinner & Dance, March 7, roast beef 6 p.m. music by Sagebrush. Merrickville Legion.

General Meeting, March 11, 7 p.m., Merrickville Legion.

Holy Trinity Anglican Church will be hosting this years World Day of Prayer on March 7th at 2:00 p.m. For more info contact Pat at 613269-7963.

World Day of Prayer, Holy Trinity Anglican

Church, Mar. 7, 2pm. Highlighting the Women World Day of Prayer, St John the Baptist featuring Henry Norwood & Sean McCulloch, of Egypt.

RC Church, 38 Wilson St E. Friday, March 7, 1 Royal Canadian Legion Upper Rideau Branch p.m. “Women of Egypt” Guest speaker: Rev Shir- #542, Westport, Irish Stew incl. Tickets at door. ley Abrahamse.

March Fundraiser Dance, Rideau and District Old Tyme Fiddlers Assoc. Alfred Taylor PAKENHAM Centre, 2300 Community Way, North Gower.

Friday, March 14, 7:30-11:30 p.m. Info: 613-258RURAL Pakenham Horticultural Club, Wednesday, 2258.

March 19 at 7:30 at St Andrews United Church.

Quilting & Sewing Club meets every ThursDave Dunn from Rideau Woodland Ramble will 4 hand euchre, Wednesday, March 12, 7:00 day, 9:30 a.m. Montague & District Seniors speak about Garden Design. Info: Sherryl 613- p.m. Montague Seniors Hall, Rosedale. Good Forget-Me-Not Club, 658 Rosedale Rd S. Call 624-5307. prizes, good food. (613)284-1074.

(613)283-8482, (613)283-6240.

Pakenham Square Dance Club Dance Alzheimer Society- Support Group MeetQuilting- every Wednesday. 1 and 7 p.m.

Friday March 7, held upstairs in the Stewart ings. 3rd Friday each month, 1:30-3:30 p.m. McDonalds Corners Rd. Hall. 613-278-2943.

Community Centre, Dancing 8:00-11:30. Local Country Roads Community Health Centre, 4319 Ruby Tuesdays- information and support musicians, door prizes and light lunch provided. Cove Rd. at Hwy. 15 (Portland). group for women. North Lanark Community Everyone Welcome. Info 613-256-4126.

Alzheimer Society- Support Group Meet- Health Centre, every other Tuesday, 1:00-3:00.

Shuffleboard, Wednesday, March 12, 2 p.m. ings. 3rd Friday each month, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Info: Sherry (613)259-2182.

Stewart Community Centre, Every Wednesday. Country Roads Community Health Centre, 4319 Shopping bus trip. Every 2nd Tuesday of the Everyone welcome. Info: 613-623-7740.

Cove Rd. at Hwy. 15 (Portland). month (March 11). Leaving Portland CommuShuffleboard, Wednesday, March 19, 2 p.m.

Bolingbroke Cafe, Friday, March 7, 7-10 nity Hall, 9 a.m. Info./location 613-272-2676.

Stewart Community Centre, Every Wednesday. p.m. at ABC Hall (3166 County Rd 36) Featured Snow Road Snowmobile Club Breakfast, Everyone welcome. Info: 613-623-7740. performers: Lost for Words. Info Mike 613-273- March 8, 8-11 a.m. at Clubhouse, 1106 GemTechnology Tutors (March) 1/2 hour one- 8718. mills Rd. Poker Run, Silent Auction, Supper on-one help for your computer issues. Call 613Calling all musicians! A Musician’s circle 4-6:30 p.m. Everyone welcome.

624-5306 Mississippi Mills Public Library, Paken- (musicians only) is held weekly, Thursday eveSnow Road Snowmobile Club Family ham Branch. nings, 7:00 p.m., ABC Hall in Bolingbroke (3166 Movie Night, March 14, 7 p.m. Snack and Drink Bolingbroke Rd.). Come out to network with provided. (Bring a blanket for little ones if you fellow entertainers. Contact Matthew Churchill wish). At Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Road. Info: (613-273-9005).

Morgan Wark 613-278-0344.

PERTH C.A.R.E. Program for frail adults. (MonSpaghetti Night- Feb. 7, 5-7 p.m. Legion, days, Lanark, North Lanark Community Health Br. 231, Portland.

Adult Bereavement group, Wednesday, Center) and (Fridays, CPHC Building, 15 Bates St Alban’s Anglican Church Euchre & March 12, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Lanark Lodge, 115 Dr.). (613)264-0307.

Luncheon, Thursday, March 6, 12 p.m. at MabChristie Lake Rd. Contact: Rebecca Bowie 613Celebrate St Patty’s Day with spring gar- erly Community Hall.

267-6400. den planning tips, Friday, March 14, 10-11 a.m.

St Clare’s, Dwyer Hill, annual St Patrick’s Al-Anon Meetings. If you are living with or at Guthrie House, 10 Perth St. Info: Kate Earl Supper on Sunday, March 16, 4-6:30 p.m. Info: near a drinking problem. Every Thursday 8 p.m. 613-272-3302 x237.

Shirley 613-838-2704.

St. James Anglican Church, Drummond St. 613Community Clothing Co-operative, PortSt. Patrick’s Day- March 15, 2-6 p.m. Le267-4848, 613-267-6039. land Community Hall. Open every Saturday 10 gion, Westport. Old Fashioned Stew Lunch Brain Injury- Moving on Group, meet at a.m.-2 p.m. every Wednesday 1-3 p.m.

Included. Featuring: Henry Norwood and Sean 1 Sherbrooke St., the second and last WednesCPHC formally VON foot care clinic, every McCullcoh. day of each month, 10 a.m.-noon. Info: Kathy 1st Thursday of the month. Westport ChiropracSt Pat’s Dance at Pierces Corners, Sunday, (613)283-7795. tic Centre, 39 Bedford St., Westport. Appoint- March 16. Music by Ron Donnelly & The MarBridge, Perth Duplicate Bridge Club meets ments required. 613-342-3693, 1-800-465-7646 lboreen’s. Music 1-5, supper to follow. Reserve 7:00 p.m., Thursdays, March 6, 13, 20, 27 at ext. 243.

Tickets: Elaine 613-489-3694.

Perth Civitan Club. For partnership contact Bert Dinner & Movie Night, Clayton CommuWorld Day of Prayer, Friday, March 7 at 2 Picard 613-267-5305. nity Hall, Linn Bower Lane, Clayton. March 7. p.m. Service at St Philip Neri Church, Toledo.

Bridge, Social- McMartin House, 125 Gore Dinner 5-6:30 p.m. Movie starts at 6:30.

All welcome. “Streams in the Desert” women in St., East, every Friday afternoon. 613-267-3952.

Euchre- every Monday afternoon. 1:30 p.m. Egypt. Sponsored by local churches. Info: 613Community Dinner at St James Anglican South Elmsley Municipal Complex. Sponsor: 284-0307.

Church, 12 Harvey St on Saturday, March 8, Club 55. Refreshments.

4:30-6:00 p.m. Everyone welcome.

Fun and Fitness Mondays 9:30-10:30, MidCommunity Dinner, Saturday, March 15, dleville Community Hall. Info: Kara (613)259SMITHS FALLS 4:30-6 p.m. at St Paul’s United Church, 25 Gore 2182.

Street West. Everyone welcome.

Fun and Fitness Thursdays 9:30-10:30, FerCPHC (Community and Primary Health guson Falls Hall. Info: Kara (613)259-2182.

Annual St Patrick’s Day Supper, Saturday, Care) Seniors Heartwise Fitness Classes, 50+.

Fun and Fitness Thursdays 9:30-10:30, Mid- March 15 at Westminster Presbyterian Church.

Every Tuesday, 11 a.m., Perth Civitan Club. dleville Hall. Info: Kara (613)259-2182.

Roast pork, potatoes, vegetables. Tickets 613Certified instructors. Info Donna 613-273-8672 Fun and Fitness Wednesdays Lower Mobility 283-2318 or 613-283-6987. or Mercedes 613-272-0222.

Class, 1:30-2:30 p.m., North Lanark Community Bariatric Support Group, first Thursday Ladies Auxiliary General Meeting, March 6. Health Centre. Info: Kara (613)259-2182. of month, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at ‘The Link’, at 88 7 p.m. Legion. Guests from Dignity House and Good Food Box available at Holy Trinity, Cornelia St. W., #4A. Support and information Canadian Cancer Society will be attending.

Lombardy. Order by Sunday, March 9 for pickup regarding gastric by-pass surgery before and after.

Lanark Lodge Birthday Party (last Thursday on Tuesday, March 18. Info: Vic 613-283-4997 Info: (613)284-4608 or 1-877-383-2070. every month). 2 p.m. Hosted by recreation dept. or Bob 613-283-0381. Sponsor: Country Roads Bariatric Support Group, first Thursday Info. 613-267-4225.

Community Health Centre. of month, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at ‘The Link’, at 88 Perth Old Tyme Fiddler’s Dance, ClasHilltop Jamboree, Sunday, March 9, Mc- Cornelia St. W., #4A. Support and information sic Country Music, Perth Legion Auditorium, Donald’s Corners Agricultural Hall. Doors open regarding gastric by-pass surgery before and after.

7:30 p.m. March 14. Info: (613)259-2569 or noon. Supper 5 p.m. Music starts at 1 p.m.

Info: (613)284-4608 or 1(877)383-2070.

(613)283-8703.

JimmyG Comedy Hypnotist Show, Toledo Bingo, every Thursday evening, 7 p.m. Royal Perth Tay Seniors Meeting. Lions Hall. Legion, Saturday, March 8, 8 p.m. Tickets avail- Canadian Legion Br 95. Info: 283-2690.

March 12. 12 noon. able at Kitley Grocery in Toledo or Wrightway Bridge Club every Monday night, Legion Br. Rideau Trail Association, Family Hike, Services in Smiths Falls or by calling 613-275- 95, 7 Main St. E., 7 p.m. Partnership Janet Sparks Perth Wildlife Reserve, Saturday, March 15 at 7228.

613-283-1957.

1 p.m. Bring some drinking water and a snack.

Job Search Resource Centre, job postings, Club 60 meeting every 2nd Tuesday of the Info: Dorothy Hudson 613-283-0332. computer and internet access, resume writing month. Birthday party, last Tuesday of every Rideau Trail Association, Sunday, March 9, assistance, job search seminars and employment month, 1:30 pm for both. Smiths Falls Legion, Murphy’s Point to Long Lake Rd, Level 2, 8 km, counselling. Guthrie House, 10 Perth St., Elgin. Branch 95. snowshoes. Meet at 9:30 a.m. at Conlon Farm. Mon.-Fri. 9-4. 613-359-1140.

Diabetes Exercise Group meets every TuesLeader: Alida Lemieux lemieuxalida@gmail.com Karate and Cardio-Kickboxing in Port day and Thursday at Rideau Valley Diabetes SerRiverview Seniors, Tuesday, March 11, 1 Elmsley. Karate- Wednesday and Friday evenings. vices. 9:30-10:30. Doctor’s referral not required. p.m. Irish Stew. Meeting to follow. Perth Upon Kickboxing- Thursday evenings. Visit www. Info: 613-284-2558.

Tay Branch 244, Royal Canadian Legion. portelmsley-karate.com or call 613-264-9063.

Duplicate Bridge Lessons with Games, evTOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). Meets Lanark County Archives 1920 Conc. 7, ery Tuesday afternoon, 1 p.m. Smiths Falls Royal Thursday evenings at Lanark Lodge. Info. Janet Drummond (former Drummond Township Of- Canadian Legion Br 95.

613-264-9139. fice). 1st & 3rd Fri. and 2nd & 4th Sat., 10 a.m.-3 Duplicate Bridge, Tuesday, March 11, LeTOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Tues- p.m. Info: 613-256-3130, (613)267-2232. gion, starting at 1 p.m. Partnership Janet Sparks days 5 p.m. at Community Care. Info: Barbara Legion Br 231, 2314 Harlem Rd., Portland. 613-283-1957.

613-267-2040.

Sunday Brunch, 9-2. Every Sunday in March and EA- Emotions Anonymous- 12-step orTOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), weight April. Pancakes, sausages, beans, coffee, tea and ganization working toward recovery from loss support group. Meetings every week. Info./ juice. All snowmobilers welcome.

See SMITHS FALLS page 24 location 613-838-4777.

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down and damaged because league officials continue to encourage this nonsense.

You certainly don’t see fighting regularly in the National Football League or the National Basketball Association. And if you fight in soccer (the world’s leading team sport) the consequences are incredibly severe.

Why not clear the ice for skilled players and let the enforcers find their true home in mixed martial arts or the wrestling ring?

Reward success I also feel the current overtime and shootout provisions in the NHL need to be reworked.

Poor teams are benefiting from overtime losses.

If this system has to continue then at least reward winning teams with three points and separate the wheat from the chaff, so to speak.

Preferably I would like to see teams who win in regulation or overtime awarded two points while the losing team would not receive a single point. It would be great to see shootouts eliminated entirely.

That would soon open up the standings!

Another idea I have read and like is that the NHL use percentages in the standings, just as they do in Major League Baseball.

If that were done a quick look at the league standings would quickly tell

you who the best teams are. Percentages in sports don’t lie!

As it stands the NHL teams with the least talent are forced to play a defensive style which reduces many games to shear boredom. Those teams in turn can benefit from the “luck� which often determines shootouts. A few players are good in the shootout phase, many are not.

A few seasons ago as a member of the media I was watching an Ottawa Senators’ game in the press box at what is now Canadian Tire Centre. It was one of those games I just alluded to. Both teams jammed up the centre and the result was an excruciatingly boring contest which would easily cure anyone’s insomnia. “Boring� is a flattering term relative to that particular game. It was truly terrible, just as many NHL games are to this day.

I was sitting next to a reporter for a television station in Watertown, New York. When the game mercifully ended he stood up, shook my hand and said, “I’m sure glad I didn’t have to pay to watch that!�

I shook my head knowingly as we parted company.

Yes, for my money the NHL should be working to emulate what happened during the recent Winter Olympics. That was hockey at its finest and on the men’s side the participants were mainly NHLers.

Instead the bright lights

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at NHL headquarters and in league boardrooms, are actually considering not allowing their players to participate in the next games in South Korea. The Olympics

“interrupts the regular season and is too hard on the teams who are hot at the time of the break.� That’s what the “experts� are saying as they try to make a case

for NHLers to skip the Winter Olympics.

That would be diabolical considering what we just witnessed in Russia!

Canadian fans in par-

ticular had better hope that idea doesn’t take hold. If it does it could be another 60 plus years before we see back-toback gold medals won by our men’s teams at

the Winter Olympics.

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Vine Rhymes, Smiths Falls songwriters, poets and story tellers, meet monthly for encouragement and support. Come share your gift. Info: Helen (613)284-2243.

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March 31, it’s a chance to audition for BarnDoor Productions’ (BDP) summer classic. BDP’s summer classic series goes back to 1996, and has included shows from Shakespeare’s Hamlet to Sheridan’s The School for Scandal and John Gay’s The Beggar’s Opera. This year, it’s William Wycherly’s bawdy and outrageous 1673 comedy, The Country Wife.

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Arts – Love and mounting misunderstandings between two young people. Unrequited love.

Lies and deception. The angst of golf, the thrill of competition, the triumph of virtue over deception. Sex and the promise of sex. And fast-paced dialogue and action. All of these are hallmarks of the classic English farce of the 1930s and 1940s.

The Fox on the Fairway is a fast-moving script from Ken Ludwig, one of the best playwrights in modern theatre. This adult play features lightning-quick dialogue, twisty plot lines, mistaken identities, deceptions, lots of physical action, and zany characters. It explores all of these elements in a fun, fresh way and holds the audience captive throughout each scene.

In Fox, a golf tournament between rival clubs provides the backdrop against which frictions, lies, deceptions, and intersecting love affairs spill out. Although the game of golf lies at the

heart of the story, rest assured you need not have an interest in or even the slightest knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport to enjoy the plot as it unfolds in the country club and on the fairway.

Fox presents six rich archetypal characters.

The string of misunderstandings between them gives rise to mounting tensions, all of which are played out in a hilarious storyline dotted with twists, turns and surprises, not to mention a good many entrances and exits on the part of the characters.

There is Louise, the ingénue, young, volatile and emotional, who is madly in love with Justin, a nervous protégé and mama’s boy who is also young, volatile and emotional. He is also an awesome golfer. Bingham, the protagonist and Justin’s mentor, is middle-aged, tense and grumpy. He is not madly in love with his wife and in fact is secretly in love with… but let’s not divulge any more details for fear of giving away

too much of the plot.

The character of Dickie is a scheming, conniving villain who has very bad taste in sweaters. To complicate matters, we have Pamela, a strong, sexy middle-aged woman with a unique secret birthmark, who was previously married to one of the characters and is secretly is in love with... oops! Pamela doesn’t mind a strong drink and is not afraid of strong language. Finally, there is Muriel, a middle-aged, bitter dowager with all the charm of an old battle-axe. She loves her antique shop and has a vested interest in a mysterious Chinese vase, which is featured prominently in one of the scenes.

The Fox on the Fairway is a great tribute to classic theatrical farce. Director Brian McManus had a lead role in another classic Ludwig farce,

Lend Me a Tenor twice in the 1990s, and he is eager to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Tenor with this recent hit. Fox follows on the heels of the award-winning parody of farce, Noises Off, which was presented two years ago in the Carleton Place Town Hall. Like Noises Off, Fox has found a stage in Carleton Place and is sure to keep the audience enthralled and laughing until the very end.

The Mississippi Mudds will present Fox on the Fairway at the Carleton Place Town Hall (175 Bridge St.), March 28, 29 and April 4 and 5 at 8 p.m. and March 30 at 2 p.m. Tickets, $20, will be available at the Carleton Place Chamber of Commerce (132 Coleman St. 613-257-1976).

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Natural Pet Foods in Carleton Place hosts LAWS Adoption Day fundraiser March 15 Lifestyle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Last week, we mentioned National Cupcake Day and how it was a big success. We would like to send out a huge thank you this week to another Cupcake Day contributor Heidi Bell and her network of volunteers who baked cupcakes, promoted the event and collected donations under â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cupcake for a Causeâ&#x20AC;? with all proceeds going to LAWS. Cupcake for a Cause raised an incredible $2,500 for the animals at LAWS! Natural Pet Foods in Carleton Place will be hosting a fundraising event for LAWS called LAWS Adoption Day on Saturday, March 15. There will be an animal communicator named Dee McCambley onsite offering 20-minute readings on your pet (readings can be done in person or by photo) for a $20 donation, nail trims on your pet will be

This Weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pets not let anyone close to her. With lots of patience Ginger now knows people are okay. She has turned into a lovely cat who likes to be petted and have her belly rubbed. She still enjoys her own privacy too, but overall sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ready to go to a forever home preferably with adults only as children move too fast for her.

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available for only $5 with all proceeds from the readings and nail trims going to LAWS. A LAWS representative will be onsite to answer any questions. Furry representatives of LAWS will also be onsite to warm your heart and prove how appreciative shelter pets are to have a loving family and home. Please join us for this event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

what he really prefers is spending quality time with kind and well-grounded people, who take him for long, quiet walks, then cuddle with him. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s used to being the only animal in the house, and because of his tendency to chase smaller animals, what King needs most is a forever home guided by the firm, but gentle hand of a strong pack leader or trainer.

King has been with LAWS for far too long. He has seen many of his fellow canines come to the shelter and get adopted over the past to years, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s turn for a loving home. Please contact the shelter at 613-283-9308 for further details and to set up an appointment to meet our King.

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Distracted, recalled, and shaky â&#x20AC;&#x201C; car counsellor advises motorists Lifestyle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Media outlets of all type in Ontario recently were publicizing the move to higher fines for drivers charged with using a hand-held electronic communication device.

If you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t heard already the fine is going up to $280 from $155 on March 18. Regulators said the move was needed to stem the tide of this offence which can have disastrous and deadly results. For those that might need a little help breaking the texting or web-surfing smartphone habit (and with the average user checking their phones more than 150 times daily itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quite a habit) there are some smarter-than-asmart-phone tips for drivers.

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Media outlets of all type in Ontario recently were publicizing the move to higher fines for drivers charged with using a hand-held electronic communication device. If you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t heard already the fine is going up to $280 from $155 on March 18.

GM says a heavy key ring or jarring from rough roads can cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position and shut off the engine and electrical power. That can knock out power-assisted brakes and steering and disable the front air bags. GMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s advice for drivers is to remove any extra items from their key chains/ rings and to contact their dealer for repair and parts information. The recall will involve replacing the ignition switch.

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After driving through almost any type of deep snow, ice and slush can accumulate on the inside of the wheel rims leading to vibrations at higher speeds. These shakes can be smoothed out by de-icing the wheels. All it takes is a little heat. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a heated indoor parking spot, either take your vehicle through an automated car-wash with an underbody spray system or park it in a heated parking garage for a few hours. When the ice and slush melts off, your smooth sailing should return.

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When using regular mail, please supply a phone number if you seek direct contact (due to volume I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always promise replies).

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Local resident and inventor Prim Singh made the trip to Peterborough to audition for the Dragon’s Den show on CBC. Inset: It took him seven years and 500 prototypes to finally come up with a working wonton-making machine. Shown here, Prim Singh of Smiths Falls shows off his pride and joy, which he will be presenting on CBC’s Dragon’s Den at the end of the month.

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News - He has called Smiths Falls home for the past 25 years, and on March 29 he’ll be travelling to Toronto to present his invention and business proposal on the Dragons’ Den. “I’m really hyped about it,” said Prim Singh, local inventor and business entrepreneur.

The whole endeavor started almost 20 years ago when Singh and his family, started making and selling wontons to supplement the family income. Fried wontons are a Chinese finger food, made from a batter that’s rolled flat, filled and then folded to hold the filling.

“We couldn’t keep up with making the wontons, we supplied places from Ottawa to Montreal – but just couldn’t make enough to keep up with demand,” said Singh.

They eventually closed down the wont-

on making business but the idea remained with Singh.

“Every time you have a wonton in North America chances are it’s handmade,” said Singh. “So I set out to build a machine that could make wontons – I had never done anything like that and really hadn’t a clue.”

It took him seven years to develop a machine that would fill and fold wontons consistently.

Grace’s Goose as the machine is called, makes 1,000 wontons per hour, more than the family of four could produce by hand in the same amount of time.

On Jan. 29 this year, Singh with his son showed up at an open audition for the Dragons’ Den show at Trent University in Peterborough.

“The reason I’m going to the dragons is that I need guidance – I’ve never done anything this big before and I feel it has the potential to become huge.”

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He will also seek some investment while he’s there but only 30 per cent of what he thinks his business is worth right now – so less than $100,000, but added, that picture keeps changing every day.

“We were given a number and told to go to a room when our number was called where there would be two producers ready to hear our pitch,” said Singh.

Equipped with signage and product, father and son waited their turn to have their say.

“It was pretty nerve wracking because you have a very limited amount of time – you have 60 seconds to arrive and set up and then 90 seconds to make your pitch,” said Singh.

They managed to get through that ordeal and were told they would be called if they had been accepted. On Feb. 14 Singh received a call from the CBC telling him See PITCH page SF6

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News - Community grants have been disbursed and not all community groups got the funds they had asked for.

“We absolutely had to stop the onslaught of requests; it was getting out of control,” said Smiths Falls town councillor, Ken Graham.

This year’s community asks had reached $327,800 and after a look at the first draft of the budget councillors realized community grants would have to be capped.

It was agreed that $80,000 in community grants was the most the town could afford.

For some groups that has meant a significant reduction in funding. One such group is the HUB community pool, which has proven its popularity in the short months since it opened.

“Our request to the Town of Smiths Falls was for $50,000 in operational funding and consideration for water cost reduction or forgiveness. This week it was announced that the Town of Smiths Falls will be contributing $20,000 to our operational funding, with no consideration for reduction in water costs. The public, and our members, are now wishing to know how this contribution will impact us,” said Robert Rodine, president the HUB. As far as council was concerned it would have been impossible to give the HUB any consideration for a reduction in water costs or forgiveness, after raising the water rates for residents.

At the same time with 600 registered users and many more drop-ins in just the first six months of operation, the popularity of the pool is self-evident.

However only 40 per cent are residents of Smiths Falls. The bulk

of users live outside of town, so to spread the costs more evenly the HUB had approached surrounding municipalities whose residents use the pool.

“The HUB was asking us for $19,600 for a little more than 40 users, for each of the next four years at which time they would make a determination whether they would need more or less funding to cover their operational shortfall,” said Douglas Struthers, mayor of MerrickvilleWolford.

So far the HUB has only received an answer from two of the municipalities, Smiths Falls and Merrickville-Wolford.

“The Hub requested approximately $112,000 in contributions from five regional municipalities and based the amount requested on proportional use from data collected during our early months of operation. To date we have received official responses from two municipalities, with Merrickville-Wolford unable to contribute to operational funding,” said Rodine.

According to Struthers, it was a hard decision but ultimately came down to town finances.

“We’re under a lot of pressure since the reduction in the Ontario Municipal Partnership funding. This year we’re dealing with $53,680 less in funding along with a $40,000 increase in Ontario Provincial Policing costs,” said Struthers, whose council also unanimously decided not to sign a recreational cost sharing agreement with Smiths Falls for the use of the arenas.

It’s a Catch 22 for the HUB. It needs the funding to both maintain current operations and to expand and achieve sustainability.

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Ashley Murphy, teacher representative supervising the work surrounded by students painting their individual windows or some of the background on the walls. Ashley Murphy, with Ellee Cleroux, partly hidden beside her and Shannon McAllister just about to start her window and Brianna Moore in the background.

Focused on the art, Leah Joy’s window depicting healthy living was nearly complete by Thursday morning as part of the mural project at Chimo Elementary in Smiths Falls.

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The student painters were picked from Grade 6 to 8, and with 22 windows to work with, each student was assigned their own window space for their creative endeavor.

“I think it’s cool because we get to express our ideas for healthy living and leave our ideas and creations on the wall and people in future will get to see our work,” said Ellee Cleroux, Grade 7 student artist.

The students were all clearly enjoying the painstaking work, as they applied acrylic paint to their own window designs.

“I thinks it’s really fun

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It will also have more difficulty becoming self-sustaining.

“Our financial plan has always included contributions from donations, business sponsorship and various fundraising activities. As our municipal contribution amount gets further away from the requested $112,000, the balance will have to be attained in another fashion, while still maintaining our goal of expansion in order to reach a point of sustainability,” explained Rodine.

Not all Smiths Falls council was in agreement over the reduced funding for the HUB. “Even though there is high demand for the community pool I don’t understand why this council doesn’t see it as a priority,” said Coun. Shawn Pankow. “My concern is that without municipal support, we risk losing something that is a really good thing for the town.”

Other councillors see the issue a little bit differently, pointing to the burden on the

to leave our mark on the school,” said Shannon McAllister, Grade 7 student artist.

Though the schools two murals don’t share the same theme, Rivoire is insuring that they’ll still blend.

“Once we assigned the windows, I pulled some of Marcio Melo’s designs and stuck with some of his ideas and added some of my own,” said Rivoire.

While this is the second consecutive mural project, it’s not an annual event according to Bouchard.

“We may bite off another section of our school in coming years, but at this point there are no immediate plans,” said Bouchard.

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Community - The Beyond the City Lights conference drew together tourism stakeholders from the length of the Rideau Canal on Friday, Feb 28 for a full-day session that included small group workshops, lectures, plenary sessions, a trade show and tours of the Gallipeau Centre.

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“They’re serving more people outside of Smiths Falls than inside, so how far does the Smiths Falls taxpayer 2014 Chevrolet have to support other users?

2014 GMC Sierra Crew Silverado Double Cab Besides we did not commit Bonus 2014 Chevrolet Equinox to long-term funding when 2014 GMC Terrain up to $1,500 we supported the HUB last 2014 Chevrolet Cruze for owners 5 years/ year with $50,000. How can of a Pon ac, Olds, I justify raising taxes and 160,0000 km water rates and then giving 2 Chevrolet Impala Saturn or Cobalt 2014 powertrain CompeƟƟve the money away?” said Coun. & HHR warrany with w Luxury Brand Graham. roadside While the HUB did not Owner Bonus assistance receive the funding it had 2 yearss of up to $3,000 for No First asked for it was the single ccomplimentary Cadillac purchase largest grant given by the Payment town to a community group oil changes for Cadillac “The town helped the HUB Lease with $50,000 last year and Plus we’ll include yourr this year with $20,000 and choice of a 7-day from memory, I believe only Vaca on Get-Away 40 per cent of users are from Smiths Falls,” said Mayor 2014 Cadillac CTS or Las Vegas Dennis Staples.

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Shrove Tuesday at St. Joseph of Toledo

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Austin Murphy is wide-eyed while enjoying his pancakes.

News â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Students at St. Joseph Catholic School in Toledo enjoyed Shrove Tuesday with a special pancake breakfast, served in their classrooms. Pictured at right are students from Lori Jamesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Grade 2 class as they enjoy their breakfast. Above (left), Sophia Van Spriel has a full belly after her pancake breakfast.

Above (centre), Allison Davis prepares the pancakes for delivery to the studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; classrooms. Teacher Corry Goddard said the event has been going on at least 16 years, and special thanks were given to Dan Andress of Smiths Falls Independent Grocer who provided the pancake mix. The staff and student helpers were in the kitchen bright and early to ensure the 180 students had their pancakes for breakfast.

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Community – In their first foray into the TLC Ministries’ annual Soupfest this year, The Good Life Bistro of Smiths Falls earned top marks for best creative soup from the judges for their squash and pear bisque with maple cinnamon cream. From left: Soupfest judges Jocelyn Myre and Drew Hosick with The Good Life Bistro’s Amanda Humphrey.

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that he had been selected among thousands to make his pitch to the Dragons. He was given four dates to choose from.

“I chose March 29 and they confirmed the date, so that’s when I will be meeting the Dragons,” said Singh.

In the meantime he has a fair bit of prep work to do. He’s been told that another producer will be in touch soon to go over the details of what to bring, wear etc.

“My plan is to have my two kids with me, my son Dean will open our pitch with who we are and that we’re from Smiths Falls and what we’re asking for, then my daughter will step up to explain what brought us to manufacturing

and selling wontons then both kids will offer the product to the dragons while I explain the business matrix, it’s future and exit plan and try to show them why they should invest - why it makes sense for them financially,” said Singh.

In the meantime Wonton Crunch will continue to operate from the small industrial kitchen sanction

by Health Canada, from the Singh home.

He already supplies the K-Rock Centre in Kingston, Algonquin College, Pakenham Ski Resort and Sens Plex. He’s supplying the Local Heroes franchise, and will be the featured dish at Broadway’s Bar and Grills this month. Locally the wontons are available at Andress Independent and Garden Market.

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Harsh winter sparks earlier parking restrictions

By HOWAIDA SOROUR hsorour@perfprint.ca

News - On Monday March 3, a public meeting was held in Smiths Falls council chambers at town hall with regard to an application for a zoning amendment at 16 Victoria Ave. Public notice had been given both through direct mail notices and an ad in the local paper. There was nobody in attendance. Council heard a presentation from the town planner recommending the zoning amendment from light industrial zoning to residential R5 zoning. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The property is currently composed of one residential apartment unit on the upper floor and a bar/restaurant on the ground floor.

Neither unit is currently occupied,â&#x20AC;? said Niki McKernan, town planner in her report.

The proposal is to convert the existing building to a four-unit apartment building. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This matter will come up for discussion at the next committee-of-the-whole on March 10 and notice of the passing of any bylaw will be circulated 15 days after a decision has been made,â&#x20AC;? said Coun. Jay Brennan, who chaired the meeting.

Special committee-of-the-whole meeting A special committee-of-the-whole meeting at the same location, followed the public meeting. Several issues were raised.

Land sale A staff recommendation to close off a portion of the Russell Street West road allowance and to enter into an agreement of purchase and sale over three parcels of land with Joseph Quattrocchi of Quattrocchi J. and Co. Ltd. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Parcel 1 is currently used by Quattrocchi and Company as a loading dock for their

warehouse. The parcel appears to be a remnant piece of land that was not properly transferred by way of tax sale in 1947 by the town,â&#x20AC;? wrote Nicki McKernan, town planner, in her report to council.

The second parcel is a vacant unserviced parcel of residential land surrounded by industrial lands used by Quattrocchi. The third is an unmaintained portion of road allowance thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s being used by Quattrocchi for access to their yard and warehouse. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Council is good with staffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recommendation on this issue,â&#x20AC;? said Brennan.

Treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s report Town clerk Kerry Costello, gave a report to council on council remuneration and explained to council that the pay cut they had agreed to would be applied from March to December at the rate of $65.18 per month. However she pointed out that council would need to exempt the police services board members from the cut as their stipend is currently tied to councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at 25 per cent of councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s remuneration.

Employment agreements Costello went on to inform council that the town would like to enter into an employment agreement with Gary Bisonette, facilities superintendant to act as manager of community services on an interim basis until the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s service review is completed, and a bylaw to that effect would need to be passed.

Bisonette has been working with the town for many years and worked closely with Rick St. Dennis the former manager of community services who has just retired.

Costello went on to announce that the town would like to enter into a one-year employment

agreement with Kevin Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dair as the new community development coordinator and that a bylaw to that effect would be tabled at council. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is not a new position it just fills a position that has been vacant since 2013,â&#x20AC;? said Coun. Dawn Quinn.

Council meeting Following the special committee-of-thewhole, Coun. Jay Brennan acting as mayor in the absence of Dennis Staples, opened the regular council meeting. Regrets from Chris Cummings, Ken Graham and Staples were received and accepted.

The bulk of the bylaws passed were housekeeping bylaws, including acceptance of the fire chiefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s report, the extension of waste and recycling contracts and annual council remunerations in addition to the two employment bylaws mentioned above.

Of note was a bylaw to amend winter parking regulations to start earlier in the season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It takes a winter like this to change our winter parking bylaws,â&#x20AC;? commented Coun.

Shawn Pankow. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re moving to a start of Nov. 15 or first winter snow for winter parking restrictions. This year our first winter event was on Nov. 22.â&#x20AC;?

Two bylaws accepting the Land Needs Background Study and the Issues Identification Report prepared by J.L Richards prepared as part of the Official Plan review process were passed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had hired J.L. Richards to do a review of the old OP and we really look forward now to public input and moving forward on the new plan,â&#x20AC;? said Coun. Lorraine Allen.

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To The Smiths Falls and Montague Fire Department,

Our Family & Wonderful Neighbours To our family and neighbours; you stood by us in the cold, kept us warm and calm and provided a home, your sincere kindness overwhelms us! To our courageous firemen; no words can express the new found admiration we have for your bravery, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all amazing, impressive individuals risking your lives for others.

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New technology workshops back by popular demand at the Rideau Lakes Public Library the topic on March 20 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Portland Branch.

On Thursday, March 27 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Elgin Branch, Gary Petro of TerraUtopia Computer Services will discuss Internet security and virus protection.

These sessions fill-up quickly so register soon.

A 3D Printer is coming to the Elgin Branch on Wednesday, March 12. These revolutionary printers can create objects from digital files by printing miniscule layers using various materials. Throughout the day, people can watch 3D printing

Arts - Steve Strongman, the Juno Award winning singer/songwriter/ harp player and guitarist extraordinaire from The Hammer came into Westport on Saturday night, Feb 15 with his band for Blues on the Rideau at The Cove Inn and simply overpowered the audience with his performance.

The house was packed, The Cove buffet was delicious as usual (roast beef, chicken satay, salads, veggies and cheesecake for dessert), Strongman and the band had everyone up on the dance floor all night long and everyone had a great time.

The event raised $600 for Easter Seals Ontario, among some of the great work this charity does is to help children with physical disabilities attend summer camp including beautiful Camp Merrywood near Perth.

Coming events March 14 - JW-JONES BAND will perform. Ottawaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own but now internationally famous, this performer is one of the best young blues guitar-

ists in the world. Dan Aykroyd has called them â&#x20AC;&#x153;one amazing Blues band.

This night is already more than half sold out so get your tickets soon if you want to be there. Visit www.jwjones.com for details of the performer.

April 18 THE HOGTOWN ALLSTARS. This five members from Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most famous Blues band, Downchild, plus the great Teddy Leonard on guitar, will offer a big time with big band blues. They played here last year for the first time and were such a hit they had to have them back! Tickets going fast for this show, too.

May 9/10 - DAVID ROTUNDO BAND. is arguably the most popular band ever to play at The Cove. Singer, songwriter, showman and one amazing harp player.

The cost for dinner and show is $60 with proceeds to local charities. Advance reservations are required by calling 1-888-COVE-INN More info at www.bluesontherideau. ca.

Public Auction Saturday, March 15, 2014 @ 9:00 a.m.

More than 300 vehicles presented Primary list and directions at : www.rideauauctions.com List at www.icangroup.ca Heavy trucks, (300) light vehicles, trailers; etc.

Registration of participants and vehicle inspection will be possible on March 12 between 9 am and 4pm, March 13 between 9am and 4pm and on March 14 between 9 am and 4 pm. A $500 deposit will be required immediately after the purchase of each vehicle. Vehicle pickup and complete payment including fees, GST and PST (if applicable) should be made before March 21. Will be accepted: cash, certified cheque, Visa, MasterCard, and Interac for the $500.00 deposit and only cash, certified cheque and Interac for balance of vehicle.

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Two new workshops, Internet 101 and Introduction to Microsoft Word, will be offered in this schedule. Learning to navigate the Internet will be the topic on March 27. On April 10, participants will learn how to create documents using Microsoft Word. Both introductory sessions will take place at the Elgin Branch from 10 to 11 a.m.

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News - The Rideau Lakes Public Library is hosting several new technology workshops throughout March and April.

Popular workshops will be offered once again along with new topics to discover.

As always, these sessions are free but spaces are limited.

Back by popular demand, Internet Security, eBooks, and Tablet Time workshops will be offered over the next two months.

The Tablet Time workshops will take place at the Newboro Branch from 1 to 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 6 and Thursday, April 3, while eBooks and Apps will be

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Looking Back 100 YEARS AGO - March 10, 1914 Wage hike Prisoners in the provincial jail at Lethbridge are allowed 50 cents per day wages, and employed at road-making in summer and broom-making in winter. The wages are sent to the prisoner’s family if he has one, or otherwise are given to him at his discharge.

The problem of the high cost of living that is vexing the world would soon he solved if people took Dr. Tanner’s advice. He says that ten cents worth of food per day is enough to keep any individual in good health. He has earned the right to speak on this subject because he once went forty days without eating anything.

50 YEARS AGO - March 12, 1964 Mill cut The 1964 Public School estimates, approved at a meeting of the Board on Tuesday evening, calls for fewer financial demands upon the Smiths Falls taxpayer, due mainly to the recent re-assessment of the town. A total of $240,238 is the 1964 levy required for schools operation. This is an increase of $14,192 but nevertheless represents a drop of 3.770 mills on commercial assessment and 3.373 mills on residential and farm assessment. Another contributing factor in the drop in the Public School rate was an estimated $5,624 increase in Provincial grants and a surplus on hand at the end of 1963 totalling $8,009.

25 YEARS AGO - March 8, 1989 Fate of DIP fund discussed Questions on the possibility of building an indoor pool in Smiths Falls continue to surface.

This evening at 7:30 p.m. the DIP fund will be discussed at an open meeting in the Smiths Falls Council Chambers on Beckwith Street. The fund, begun 20 years ago with the goal of developing an indoor pool for the town, now contains over $42,000.

Tonight’s meeting is being organized by the local Lions Club and is intended primarily for those who have donated to the fund. Lions president Bud Anderson said, “I think the main thing will be for those who contributed to decide what will be done with the money.”

10 YEARS AGO - March 10, 2004 Pump breakdown Some quick work by a local firm prevented what could have been serious environmental damage after one of the three pumps at the town’s waste water treatment facility broke down.

Utility/environmental services director Dave Hartwell said if not for the assistance of Kilmarnock Enterprise, the effects of the breakdown would have been far more severe.

“We were able to get that pump repaired and back on line before we had a serious flood,” Hartwell told council.

Remember When North Elmsley Public School circa 1950, shows: first row Allan Moore, Lorne Van Dusen, Ivan Van Dusen, Gary Donnelly, Ronnie Irwin; second Row, Unknown, Joyce McIntyre, Phyllis Donnelly, Leona Van Dusen, unknown, unknown, Bernice Moore; third row, Gertrude Rubbink, unknown, Nancy Irving, Ruth Moore, Ivy White, teacher Hazel Presley, Unis Amer, Rita

McMullen, Kay Clement, Jane Rubbink. This photo was provided by Joyce Parsons, the daughter of teacher Hazel Presley. If you have an old photograph to share, please email it to ljweir@metroland.com or by mail it to PO Box 158, 65 Lorne St., Smiths Falls, K7A 4T1.

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ogurt. It really shouldn’t be that difficult to find a yogurt that isn’t zero per cent fat. I am not on a diet and don’t want to be on a diet. More importantly I crave the taste and that means fat. I’m sorry, folks, but zero per cent fat yogurt tastes weird and has an unpleasant texture for me at any rate.

For me yogurt is a treat, a bit like ice cream is for most people.

It used to be that I could walk into just about any supermarket and pick up a yogurt without any trouble. Now I find myself standing in front of the yogurt displays for close to 15 minutes trying to find just one tub that a) is not 0 per cent fat and b) is stirred.

All right, so grocery shopping is not my favourite pastime but surely it shouldn’t be that hard to find fairly mainstream foods at the supermarket. I’m finding all these trends very confusing. We’re told saturated fat is bad, then no, it’s necessary. Milk is good, milk is bad, coffee is good, no it’s bad, wine, butter, and margarine, sunlight – the list keeps growing with no apparent end in sight. Wheat is bad for us all and some of us are apparently allergic to it – I’m confused and frankly fed up.

I try for balance… eat and drink everything

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HOWAIDA SOROUR Heddy’s Ramble in moderation and with maximum variety. So far it seems to have served me well. I have no allergies and no digestive problems, and I’m still active north of 50. Yes I know I’m lucky.

Then again I don’t think luck has much to do with it. I think growing up with balanced farm fresh meals and tonnes of exercise had more to do with it. Processed food hadn’t reached Egypt when I was a kid – although powdered milk had (yuk!). I digress.

The thing is, in an age when we are being bombarded by copious and conflicting information on what we should and should not consume, what we can and cannot digest as humans, I long to simply be allowed to make my own choices based on my own possibly flawed preferences.

I say possibly flawed because there is so much information out there and so much of it

is contradictory that it’s hard to know whether the information I’m gathering is accurate or simply what I want to hear based on my own taste buds.

Oh yeah, I know there are reliable and unreliable sources on the Internet, but sometimes – especially when it comes to nutrition – the lines get blurry.

My solution is to take it all with a grain of salt and rely on what my doctor father always repeated – moderation.

So when my choices are limited by trends I get ticked off. I understand that there is an obesity crisis out there, but it doesn’t automatically follow that everyone needs to watch his or her weight. Nor does everyone need to look like Twiggy (I know I’m dating myself there) but you get the picture – it’s our different body sizes and shapes that make us so loveably unique.

If we’re healthy and active, if we eat well and regularly, surely a few extra pounds in various places should be allowed – nay celebrated. I know I’m standing on really thin ice, because I’ve struggled most of my life to keep weight on – then again, you could say I envy those who struggle the other way. Yeah, the grass is always greener….

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How can we keep spending?

DEAR EDITOR: The third reading of the town’s budget passed Feb. 25, but barely. The real story of this is, why it was so contentious? There were four people not supporting the tax increase going into the meeting.

Councillors Pankow, Quinn, Brennan and Mayor Staples.

Let’s examine the voting records of these four over the last year. I’ll use the three most costly spending proposals.

New police headquarters: Pankow, against, Quinn, for; Brennan, for; Mayor Staples, for; fire truck: Pankow, against; Quinn, against; Brennan,

for; Mayor Staples, for; fire hall complex and renovations: Pankow, against; Quinn, for; Brennan, for; Mayor Staples, for.

These three initiatives were all supported by two of the budget hold-outs, namely Mr. Brennan and Mayor Staples.

The new police headquarters and the fire truck added $400,000 in debt servicing costs alone. I ask, how can you continually vote to spend money (money we don’t have) yet not raise taxes? Of course, it would be simplest not to spend money they don’t have.

Shawn Morrison, Smiths Falls

Here’s where we stand on weed The marijuana you can receive from government approved facilities is only shipped from the plant to doctor approved clients. It can not leave the facility any other way.

Information from the Health Canada website tells us that clinical trials have shown marijuana to perform slightly better than traditional treatments in addressing pain, despite the euphoric effects potentially limiting this.

Further clinical trials are currently underway, according to the Canadian Cancer Society website, to measure the drug’s ability to address cancer symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and appetite loss. The studies will also look at long-term harm.

While the medical community continues its work to test this substance that ancient cultures have used for countless years as a pain killer, Colorado in the United States of America is undergoing a social study beginning this month of its own by legalizing cannabis. In the mean time there are people in this community and across Canada lying in bed suffering from pain and illness while those in Colorado feel no pain.

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Community – A delicious aroma wafted throughout the North Grenville Municipal Centre March 1 during TLC Ministries’ annual Soupfest fundraiser. This year, 15 restaurants from Kemptville, Merrickville, Smiths Falls, Morrisburg and Prescott participated in the event, which raises funds to support the organization’s ministry work. Visitors had a chance to sample each soup and rate their favourites for the People’s Choice competition. Shown here Melanie Boudens, left, and Amanda Humphrey of The Good Life Bistro in Smiths Falls, were kept busy offering guests samples of their squash and pear bisque with maple cinnamon cream. The unique creation earned them the best creative soup award.

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DEAR EDITOR: The March 31, 2014 deadline that ends the Marihuana Medical Access Program organized by Health Canada and replaces it with a system that requires those legally allowed to consume cannabis for medical/therapeutic reasons to have their drugs shipped to them from a federally approved plant (such as Tweed) is drawing closer.

The Smiths Falls Municipal Drug Strategy Committee (SFMDSC) supports the use of cannabis for medicinal/therapeutic purposes only.

Firstly, the committee recognizes the rights of an individual who is facing a debilitating or possibly chronic disease to have an option on how they will receive relief from pain.

That being said, it is important to underline the difference between medicinal cannabis and street drugs. Medicinal product is created in a government approved and inspected (regulated) facility by professional growers who ensure their plants don’t contain more than prescribed levels that are usually around 17 per cent of the active drug (where street drugs can have anywhere from 25-75 per cent). The higher the concentration of the active ingredient the more dangerous the drug can be.

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Neesonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest thriller becomes too dull, predictable My Take MARK HASKINS

ure out who the killer is or someone else is going to die. It could be a passenger, it could be a crew member, it could be anyone. To make matters worse it begins to look to everyone else that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bill. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s discovered that the account the money is supposed to be deposited into is in Billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name.

Someone is trying to make it look like a U.S. air marshal is hijacking a plane. Aside from Nancy (Michelle Dockery) a flight attendant, and Jen (Julianne Moore) a passenger, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no one Bill can trust. Until Bill can figure out whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s doing this

and why no one is safe.

Non Stop isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t offensive. It isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t badly filmed. It isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mentally taxing. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kind of innocuous really. To my mind if these are the best things I can say about a film then it isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really much of a film. The concept of a mysterious hijacker using an air marshal as part of some nefarious plot is intriguing. Unfortunately the intrigue doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t last long and boredom sets in quickly. The characters follow the usual stereotypes, the plot becomes predictable and the ending, the whole reason why the hijacker is doing what heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s doing, was boring and anticlimactic.

There are moments of tension and some decent dialogue here and there. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a lot of infuriating moments where you know the characters are being dumb on purpose because if they could think this film would never happen.

There is one bright spot in Kyle.

Kyle, played by Jason Butler Harner, is the co-pilot and my hero. I love this character, and Harner provides a small ray of talent in an otherwise dreadful film.

For the most part Julianne Moore phones in her performance. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s there but you kind of wonder why.

My guess is sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s helping a friend.

I love Liam Neeson. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great

Community â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Carleton Place Winter Carnival was a huge success on Feb. 22.

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THE EMC - 35 - Thursday, March 6, 2014

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O’Neill Helen M. O’Neill

ANNIVERSARY Paul and Dawn celebrate 40 years Sunday March 9, 2014. The real celebration is in June to be held at Br. 95 Legion, Smiths Falls COMING MARRIAGE

Linda’s Turning 50!

Please join us for a birthday celebration for Linda Gemmill March 11, 2014 at the Perth Legion from 1 pm-3 pm

COMING MARRIAGE

NELLIE LARABIE (nee Tysick) March 6th To a special Mom, Grandma and Great Grandma Happy 88th Birthday with much love from your family BIRTH

HAPPY 18TH JESSE! Awesome to remember the start you got and proud to see the man you have become!

Love from Mom, Dad and Steve ENGAGEMENT

ENGAGEMENT

EDWARDS/DUNLOP – Four months ago we welcomed our son, Colin Lawson on Oct. 15 2013 weighing 6 lbs 3 oz! Proud parents are Rodney and Angel. Lawson is a step brother for Morgan and Marissa. A grandson for Cyn and the late Colin, Erwin (Joan) and Lorna (Charlie).

Nephew to Colina (Paul), Carrie, Marcy and Amy. Thanks to Rodney and Mom for all their love and support during my labor and delivery.

CARD OF THANKS

THURLER - PENK Nick & Lynn Thurler of South Mountain are happy to announce the upcoming wedding of their daughter, Chantal Thurler to Dwyer Penk, son of Deryk Penk & Dianne CraigPenk of North Gower. Ceremony will take place April 12, 2014 at the South Mountain United Church. Reception to follow at the Matilda Township Community Centre in Dixons Corners. ~ STAG & DOE In honour of Chantal Thurler & Dwyer Penk Sat. March 8 Mountain Township Ag Hall South Mountain 8 pm-1 am DJ $5 admission WEDDING Homestyle Ceremonies.

Choose your location and have a meaningful relationship-based ceremony designed just for you. Judie Diamond, 613-375-6772. judiediamond@gmail.com www.judiediamond.ca

IN MEMORIAM FARRELL, Steve In loving memory of a dear son, brother, father, uncle and friend to all, who passed away March 10, 2013.

Sadly missed by family and friends

ENGAGEMENT Fred and Myra Gerow are pleased and proud to announce the engagement of their son Cahl to Tammy Turcotte, daughter of Verna and Paula Turcotte of Gananoque. A destination wedding is planned for 2015.

Love and Congratulations to both of you!

Lordy, Lordy, look who actually made it to 40.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY STEVE Love Shalene, Jake, Lacey and Paisley

CARD OF THANKS

Terry Oakes The family of the late Terry Oakes would like to express sincere and heartfelt gratitude to our many friends, relatives, neighbours and extended families. Your love and support through numerous kind deeds have comforted us through a very difficult time. Special thanks to Canon Christine Piper, soloists and the compassionate staff at Blair and Son Funeral Home. Our thanks to the Best Western Inn, an exceptional venue for our family to receive guests for a reception and celebration of Terry’s life. Special thanks to Brad Hollywood for acting as emcee and speaker, relating interesting stories provided by many of Terry’s friends and family. We are very grateful for the memorial donations to the Alzheimer’s Society, on-line condolences, beautiful cards, phone calls, visits, food and your presence at the funeral and reception. Sincere appreciation for the care provided by Perth Community Care Centre. We feel blessed by the outpouring of sympathy and kindness shown by so many.

You will forever remain in our hearts.

THE EMC - 36 - Thursday, March 6, 2014

Lianne Vandusen To all our wonderful family, friends, neighbours, and teachers, words cannot even come close to thank each and everyone of you who helped us through our unbelievable grief during the passing of our beloved Lianne. The many beautiful cards, gifts of food, words of comfort, and generous donations to her beloved Benjamin’s education were more than we could ever imagine. Thanks you so much to Reverend Jill Turnbull for the words of love and comfort, to Megs for the wonderful eulogy for our beautiful girl, and Tammy for your words of friendship and love. There are so many friends of Lianne’s that came and shared their grief with us, her school friends, her ball team who had a very special day for her, her co-worker friends who didn’t have long enough with her, and people she may not have seen for awhile but who never forgot their friendship. There are no words to express our deep appreciation of each and everyone of you. Thank you to Lannins for all the help and understanding at such a difficult time, also to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 95 for the support and luncheon provided by the caring ladies. To each of our very special friends and family members that were there every minute with their continual love and support, thank you, we could have not gotten through without you.

Andrew, Ben, Megs, Brown family, Hutcheson family, Vandusen family ~ Feel no guilt in laughter, she knows how much you care Feel no sorrow in a smile that she’s not here to share You cannot grieve forever, she would not want you to She’d hope that you would carry on, the way you always do So talk about the good times and the ways you showed you cared.

Let memories surround you A word someone may say Will suddenly recapture a time, an hour, a day That brings her back as clearly as though she were still here And fills you with the feelings that she is always near For if you keep these moments, you will never be apart And she will live forever locked safe within your heart.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Helen Marie (McGlade) O’Neill on Wednesday, February 26th, 2014 in her 74th year. Left to mourn are Graham O’Neill, her husband of 50 plus years and her children Jane Ann ((Ed) Reeves, Tony (Estelle), Sue (Scott) Shepherd, Tim, Barb (Geoff) Kerr and the late infant Terrance James. Cherished grandmother to her much loved grandchildren Maggie and Jessie Reeves, Kate (Ryan) Stedman, Stacey O’Neill, Sarah Shepherd, Tom and Hillary Kerr and special grandson Curtis Webb. She leaves behind her sisters Theresa (Carl) Shannon, Nancy (Bob) Kearney, Joan (late Gordon) Hodges and Stephen (Cathy) McGlade as well as her many beloved nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Clifford and Alice (Cawley) McGlade, sisters Irene Kearney, Anne McMunn and Judy Kelford; she will be remembered by brothers-in-law Blair McMunn and Bill Kelford. Helen spent the majority of her life helping others, from providing dignity and care to the residents of Ellenvale Acres Nursing Home to nurturing, caring and supporting many foster children. Her unshakable faith helped her through the past several months. She was strongly dedicated to her parish volunteering for spiritual and fundraising events as was a Past President of the St. Bridget CWL. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W. Perth on Sunday, March 2nd, 2014 from 1:00 until 5:00 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at her lifetime parish of St. Bridget Church, Stanleyville, on Monday at 11:00 A.M. Interment, St. Bridget’s Parish Cemetery followed by a reception in the BVM Hall. In remembrance, contributions to the Irving Greenburg Cancer Centre, 3045 Baseline Rd. Ottawa or St. Bridget Parish Cemetery would be appreciated. “Eternal rest, grant unto her O Lord: and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and the souls of the faithful departed, in The Mercy of God rest in peace”.

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

WILLIS Ann Irene (Aunger) nee Frizell

The family of Violet Marshall would like to thank all of those who showed kindness during the time of her home going, January 5, 2014. Our thanks to Almonte Country Haven, staff and friends for your compassion and love towards Violet. It was exceptional for those who gave flowers, food donations and words of comfort, may God bless you all. Our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother was a remarkable lady and the outpouring of your love, a testament to the Godly woman she was.

Of Perth, Ontario – Passed away peacefully at Scarborough On, February 15, 2014. Loving wife of Herbert, loving mother of Lucille of B.C. As per her wishes, cremation has taken place, with a private family memorial to follow at a later date.

DEATH NOTICE

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DODD Pearl Doretta Passed away peacefully with family by her side on March 1, 2014 at the Fairview Manor.

Pearl (née Smith) of Almonte, age 92 years.

Mother of the late Don Dodd. Granny of Derek (Tracy) and Randy. Dear friend of Andrea and Julie. Proud greatgrandmother to Greg (Robin), Kelly, Kristy, and Ashli. Missed by her brothers and sisters.

Family and friends were received at the C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL INC. 127 Church St., Almonte, ON. 613-256-3313 on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Also visiting on Thursday, March 6, 2014 from 12:30– 2pm. Complete Chapel Service to follow on Thursday. Reception at the Almonte Legion. Spring Interment at the Auld Kirk Cemetery.

Donations in memory of Pearl may be made to the Almonte General Hospital Fairview Manor Foundation.

A special thanks to the nurses and staff at the Fairview Manor for their dedicated care and support.

Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc.

HILLIER Bertha (nee Fudge) July 27, 1929 - Feb 27 2014 Born in Howley, NFLD to Phoebe (nee Cooper) and Charles Fudge.

Died in Ottawa due to complications from kidney disease.

Bertha was a most loving and caring, mother, sister, friend, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother and is loved by all those who knew her and were fortunate to meet her. She will be dearly missed by her eight surviving children; Larry (Karen) David (Sandy), Linda (Rob), Bob (Patti), Roger (Bev), Randy (Jane), Mark, Wendy (Peter) 16 grand children and 3 great grand children, along with her sisters Marion Flynn (Cyril) and Edith Mayo (Jim). Bertha had a wealth of close friends and her extended family throughout Newfoundland and from sea to sea. Mum was predeceased by her former husband Ross, daughter Arlene and infant daughter. Bertha left her hometown of Corner Brook, NFLD in the year of Confederation at 19 to follow her sweetheart, Ross, to Toronto. They were married in College St. United Church and began what was to become a large family, starting with triplets. They eventually moved to Ottawa, where, together they built and ran a prosperous TV business for over 30 years. During that time they travelled to far flung locales, hosted parties and welcomed family from near and far into their home. However, her love for her children, friends and her Newfoundland roots were always most dear and precious. In her later years Bertha embraced life to the fullest volunteering for the Kidney foundation, attending aqua fitness at the West End Y, Morning Break, and gaining many new friends at Unitarian House. A very special thanks to Dr. Zimmerman, Heddy and all the staff at the Hemodialysis unit at the Riverside Hospital.

A service to celebrate Bertha’s life was held at The Unitarian Chapel, 30 Cleary ave. Ottawa on Monday March 3 2014 at 1:00 p:m, reception followed.

Donations can be made in her name to the Kidney Foundation of Canada.

Arrangements entrusted to Byers Funeral Home, South Mountain.

DEATH NOTICE

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GILLIGAN James Franklin Sr.

Suddenly at Smiths Falls Hospital on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 in his 71st year. Dear father to Jim (Lee Ann Gilligan) and grandfather to Allison. Mother to his son Muriel Irwin (nee Jannack). Former husband of Nancy Okaguchi. Survived by his siblings Audrey (the Late Dalton Crowe), Don (Florence Gilligan), Frances Yellen, Marjorie Yellen, Donna Morris, Steve (Vanesa Yellen), Terry (Linda Yellen), and Glenn Yellen, brothers-in-law Don McLean and Andy Tone, sisters-inlaw Twila Gilligan and Shirley Yellen.

Predeceased by his parents Frank and Doris Yellen, by his sisters Joan McLean and Nancy Tone, and by his brothers Tom Gilligan and Charlie Yellen. Jim will be sadly missed by numerous step-children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Friends were invited to visit with the family at Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Friday, February 28, 2014 from 6-8PM. A Funeral Service was held in the Chapel on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at 11 o’clock. Interment took place at Hillcrest Cemetery, Smiths Falls. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Smiths Falls Community Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca

DEATH NOTICE

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SAMSON Jeannette Peacefully in Fairview Manor, Almonte, ON on Friday evening, February 28, 2014 surrounded by the love of her family.

Jeannette Samson (nee Hallé) formerly of Hearst, age 86 years.

Dearly loved and devoted wife of Jacques Samson and cherished mom of Jacqueline Henderson (Myles) of Kinburn. Loving sister of Alfred (Muriel) & Maurice (Jeannine) Hallé. Predeceased by specially loved sisters: Madeleine Leger, Adrienne Caouette & Gertrude Hefkey and a brother, Joseph. Memére to Andrée Nunnikhoven (Mark) and Darryl Hierlihy. Great grandmother of Marcus, Eve & Aaron. Also survived by several nieces & nephews. Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Holy Name of Mary Church, Almonte at a later date to be announced.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL INC. 127 Church Street, Almonte, ON (613) 256-3313 Special thanks to the Fairview Manor staff, volunteers and Dr. S. Quackenbush for the loving care and kindness given to Jeannette over the years.

For those who may want to honour Jeannette with a memorial donation, please consider the Almonte General Hospital, Fairview Manor Foundation.

Condolences and Tributes: www.crgamble.com

C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc.

WALLACE Michael “Mike” March 20, 1936 – March 2, 2014 Peacefully passed away at home after a long illness.

Dearly beloved husband of Elaine (nee Lewsaw) for 52 years. Loving father of Kevin (Pam), Michael Jr, Patrick, and Karen Stimpson (Lance). Cherished Papa of Kristen, Janie, William, Ryan, Alyssa, Caroline, Curtis, Mitch, Amanda, Rebecca, Brian and Brittany. Special great- grandpa to Isabelle, Zachary, Lyla Rose, Tawney, Anna, Sarah, Mikaela, Daliah and Ava. He was the son of the late Michael & Beatrice (Kingsbury) of England. Predeceased by sister Eileen Rodbard and brother Stephen Wallace.

Survived by sisters Maureen Harwood (late Ted), Daphne McCaffery (late Eddie), Sheila Wallace, Betty O’Connell (Robin) and Paddy Crowhurst. He was a caring brother-in-law to Ron Lewsaw (Bonnie), George Lewsaw (Bonnie), Ruth Ann Verspeelt (late Victor) and Sandra Landgraff (late Ron). Fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews.

He will be missed by his “baby girls” Mika & Lacy. Heartfelt thanks to Dr. J. Laskey, Bayshore nurse Lesli Richmond and Red Cross PSW Nancy Brady. Visitation was held at the Carleton Place Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 61 Lake Avenue West, Carleton Place on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 from 1-4 p.m. and 7-9p.m. A Masonic Service was held on Tuesday at 6:45p.m. Funeral Service was held at Boyd’s United Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at 1 p.m. Interment followed at Boyd’s Methodist Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital or the Multiple Sclerosis Society would be appreciated. Condolences, tributes or donations may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com

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Coutts Kenneth Edward Coutts

Life long farmer and maple syrup producer, partner Coutts Transfer and served as Councillor/Deputy Reeve for North Elmsley Township and Lanark County for over 20 years.

Passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family, in hospital in Perth on Thursday, February 27th, 2014 Kenneth E. Coutts at the age of 85 years. Dearly loved husband for 64 years of Dora Jean (Loucks) Coutts. Ken was predeceased by his parents George and Anna Margaret (Moore) Coutts, his brothers William and Gordon and sister Gladys (Norman) Barber. Loving father of Joyce (Ken) Middleton, Janet (Gary) Darby, Sandra (Nader) Teflissi, Ronald (Diana) and Brian (Lisa) Coutts.

Cherished grandfather of Phyllicia (Chris) McWilliams, Heather Haveron, Christopher (Jen) Darby, Natasha Darby (Chris Daniels), Mitchell (Andria) Darby, Thomas and Sarah Teflissi, Amanda (Chad) Ennis, Crystal (Chad Buchanan), Nicholas, Daniel and Brady Coutts; great grandfather of Skylar and Mya Darby, Karson & Keagan Buchanan and Makenna and Myla Ennis. He will be remembered by his sister Helen (late George) Cartwright, sisters-in-law Edna and Lois Coutts, nieces, nephews, friends and neighbours. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W. Perth on Sunday, March 2nd, 2014 from 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. Funeral service was held in the Chapel on Monday at 1:30 P.M. Interment, Rideau Ferry Cemetery. A reception was held in the Bethel United Church Hall following the service. In remembrance, contributions to Bethel United Church or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

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

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MARSHALL Pearl Evelyn Anne (nee LePetrie) Peacefully at Broadview Nursing Centre on Thursday, February 27, 2014 in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Fredrick Marshall (1996) and the late Edward J. Healy (1964). Loving mother to CarolAnne Healy and Lynda Healy. Dear grandmother to Todd (Aurora Greene), Mark Greene and Caitlin Le PessecHealy. Sister to Ruth (Harry Fisher), Dorothy (the late Allan Bawn), Shirley (Sparks) and Evelyn (nee Hartley).

Godmother to Barbara-Ann FisherHedderson and Karen (nee Reynolds).

Predeceased by her parents Leslie and Edna LePetrie and by her son Edward ‘Ted’ Healy. Pearl will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. The family would like to thank the wonderful nurses and staff of the Broadview Nursing Centre for all their compassionate care. As per Pearl’s wishes Cremation has taken place. Friends are invited to join the family for a Celebration of Pearl’s Life at the Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Friday, March 14, 2013 at 11 o’clock with visitation one hour prior.

As expressions of sympathy donations to the Humane Society or any charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca

Popplewell Doris Bernice (Chaplin) Popplewell

Doris passed away in the Perth hospital on Sunday, February 23rd, 2014 at the age of 75 years.

She has fought a good fight and now has finished her race and gone on to be with her Lord. Predeceased by her parents Ronald and Marjorie Chaplin and her granddaughter Kari-Lyn Popplewell.

She now leaves her children David, Dawn (Mike) Asselstine, Mark (Lori) and Matthew (Lisa). She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Nathanial and Melissa Asselstine, Nolan and Christopher Popplewell, Sam and Luke Popplewell. Her sisters Marion Koeslag, Sheila (late John) Acheson and Rona (Brian) Wright will feel an empty space. Her many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews will miss her caring and fun spirit and the times spent with her especially at the family reunions she planned at the cottage. Doris had many friends in the community and they will find a hole in their lives until they meet again. We thank them all for their caring and love for her throughout her life and in her last few days. A private family service to honour Doris will be held at a later date. In remembrance, those wishing may contribute to Heart to Heart Quilts Lanark County, 12 Glenview Crescent, Perth, ON, K7H 2L2 or the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation.

Arrangements are in the care of Blair & Son Funeral Home.

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

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Carrick Lynn M. Carrick (nee Tyler)

The family of Lynn Margaret Carrick are extremely saddened to announce her passing at the Kingston General Hospital on Friday, February 28, 2014 at the age of 67. Beloved wife of the late Robert Carrick. Devoted mother of Patricia (Dan) Kaiser and Christina (Nathan) Farrows and stepmother of Richard (June) and Cheryl Carrick and the late Rob Carrick. Cherished Nana to Aaron, Elias, Amara, Aidan and Lyndon. Lynn will be sadly missed by her brothers John (Doreen), David, and Chris (Carol) Tyler, as well as her nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends in the Portland, Smiths Falls, Newbliss, Toledo and surrounding communities. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Friday, March 7, 2014 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. Funeral Service will take place in the Chapel on Saturday at 1:30 pm. Interment will follow at Maple Vale Cemetery.

If desired, memorial contributions directed towards Compasio Relief and Development (www.compasio.org) would be appreciated by the family.

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

McCARTNEY WILLIAM ROBERT ‘BILL’ Passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on February 26, 2014 at the Almonte General Hospital.

Bill McCartney of Clayton, age 58 years.

Beloved husband to Susan (nee Hogg).

Missed by his three children Lynn, Dave, and Steve (Dawn). Proud ‘Grampa’ of Brandin, Brittany, Amber, Shelby, Brook and Robin. Dear ‘Number 1 Son’ of Shirley (the late Dave). Survived by his siblings Bruce (Anne), Bev (Peter), Shelly (Todd), Sheila (Bucky), Mike (Jen), Miranda and the late Bonnie. Cherished by his many nieces and nephews.

Family and Friends were received at C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL Inc. (127 Church St., Almonte, ON 613-256-3313 On Friday, February 28, 2014 from 7pm9pm, and on Saturday, March 1, 2014 from 2pm-4pm. Reception followed visitation on Saturday at the Almonte Civitan Club. Spring interment in Greenwood Cemetery.

Donations in memory of Bill may be made to the Almonte General Hospital Fairview Manor Foundation or Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital.

Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc.

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WILLS Doris Elizabeth (nee Smith) Peacefully at Retired Supervising Counsellor for the Training Rehabilitation Unit, Prince Edward Heights Village Complex, Picton, Ontario. Passed away peacefully at Hilltop Manor, Cambridge on Friday, January 31, 2014 in her 94th year.

Doris, beloved wife of the late Clarence Russell Wills. Loving mother of Sharon Laing (Alaister- deceased) of Cambridge and David Wills (Norma) of Bridgenorth. Dear grandmother of Tracy Smith (Mark) of Cambridge and Tara Laing (Vince) of Qualicum Beach, BC, Jennie Kyle (Michael) of Whistler, BC and Laurie Wills (husband Bret Kelsey) of Peterborough. Loving greatgrandmother of Emily and Abigail Smith, Tessa Laing-Kennedy and Jackson and Aron Kyle. Beloved sister and sisterin- law of the late Patricia and Dr. Peter Marchuk. Predeceased by her parents Charles and Violet Smith of Hamilton.

Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. A special thanks to the caregivers and recreation staff of 2nd floor Hespeler at Hilltop Manor for their care during our mothers’ short stay at the Manor. A thank you, as well, to the staff of Applewood Retirement Residence Peterborough and the Peterborough Regional Health Centre. A private family celebration of Doris’ life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers and if desired, donations may be made to the United Way of Peterborough and District through the Community Alternative Funeral Home in Peterborough at www. communityalternative.ca or 705-740-0444.

GRAY Harold Peacefully on Sunday, March 2, 2014 at the age of 100. Dear husband of Bessie (Sadler) and the late Rachel (LaPlaunte).

Beloved father of Donald (deceased) (Dorothy), Bruce, Linda Thomson (Robert) and Ruth Wright (Brian). Loving grandfather of Stuart (Guy), Wendy Carnegie (Kyle), Spencer, Todd and Donald. Predeceased by sisters Winnetta Robertson, Evelyn Gray, Laura McKay and Dorothy Pratt. He will also be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews and friends and the Sadler family. Many thanks to the staff of Bayfield Manor, Kemptville District Hospital and Dr. Patrick Leahy for their excellent and dedicated care. Friends were received at the Kars Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 1610 Roger Stevens Dr., Kars (East of Hwy 416) on Wednesday, March 5th from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at North Gower United Church on Thursday, March 6th at 11:00 a.m. Interment Rideauvale Cemetery in the spring. Those wishing may make memorial donations to North Gower United Church or the charity of your choice. Tributes, donations and condolences may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com.

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Kearney Donald William “Donnie” Kearney

Passed away at his residence on Wednesday, February 26, 2014, at the age of 72. Loving partner of Shirley Miller. He will be sadly missed by his brothers Cecil Kearney of Kingston, Robert (Nancy) Kearney of Perth, Alex MacLaren of Smiths Falls and Peter MacLaren, sisters Evelyn (the late Ross) Craig of Carp, Sharon (Gary) Skillad of Saskatoon and Gracie MacLaren of Kingston.

Cherished Step-Dad of Marilyn Laroque of Dryden & Marguerite Miller (Steve Flynn) of Addison. Much loved adopted father to Lyn Kearney.

Donnie will be missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins extended family and friends. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 112 Beckwith St. Smiths Falls on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 from 1 to 3 pm. Funeral Service took place in the Chapel at 3 pm. Interment will be in the Spring at Pine Grove Cemetery, Lanark. For those who wish, memorial contributions to the Lung Association would be appreciated by the family.

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

WHITE Stephen George Train Enthusiast Suddenly and unexpectantly at home on February 27, 2014 in his 56th year. Beloved son of Ivan and Marilyn (née Lotan) White. Loving brother of Kerry (Alison). Predeceased by his brother Michael. Cherished Uncle Steve to Alicia Bird (George) and Evelyn Dorè (Nik) and great- uncle to Roman Dorè.

He will also be fondly remembered by his extended family. A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Marys Catholic Church, 28 Hawthorne Avenue, Carleton Place on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at 11 a.m. Reception followed. Interment at St. James Anglican Cemetery, in the Spring. In lieu of flowers donations to St. Marys Catholic Church or St. James Anglican Church would be appreciated.

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

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DEATH NOTICE

Hagan Annette Katharina Hagan

Passed away peacefully in hospital, in Perth on February 18, 2014. Annette Katharina Hagan in her 61st year.

Beloved wife and best friend of Dr. Willis Hagan of Smiths Falls. Loving step-mother of Eric Hagan of Ottawa.

Annette will be sadly missed by her mother Helga and sister Brigitte Peters, both of Luenen, Germany. As per Annette’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a private graveside memorial service will take place at Hillcrest Cemetery in the Spring of 2014. If desired, memorial contributions to Mel’s Farm, Animal Sanctuary or LAWS. Your suffering is over Annette, now you are in much better hands, so, until we meet again, and we will - God Bless. Love Willis and Eric Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls (613) 283-2800 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

White Patrick White

Patrick White was a poet, a painter and a proud resident of Perth, Ontario. From a very young age, he knew he was destined to paint and write poetry.

In an interview he was quoted as saying “My finest achievement, overall, and the one that means the most to me is that, after 40 years, I am still as intent on being the poet I set out to be as a young man.”

That intent stayed with him until the very end. Patrick slipped away after a brave battle with cancer on March 1st, 2014. He was 65 years old. Patrick leaves behind his daughter, Jody (Terry), his son, Aaron (Becky), his mother, Mrs. Nina White and countless friends. A celebration of life is being planned and details will be provided in the very near future. In remembrance, contributions in memory of Patrick may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements are in the care of Blair & Son Funeral Home.

IN MEMORIAM MYERS, Don - In loving memory of Don Myers who passed away March 4, 2003.

Thoughts wander as daylight fades To the land of long ago.

And memory paints old scenes In the gold of the twilight glow.

I seem to see in the soft dim light A face I loved the best.

I think of him when daytime fades in the far off West.

Lovingly remembered Shirley and Family

VOYCE, Stephanie January 5, 1972 March 8, 1989.

This is for the young lady I never got to know.

It has been 25 years since you left us.

You are gone, but not forgotten.

Forever Remembered Dad

IN MEMORIAM

“WE REMEMBER”

MARCH 6th 1980 - Ryan, Michael Frank 1993 - O’Connell, Nancy Irene 1994 - Dunlop, Charles Leonard 1999 - Dowdall, Allan Edward 2003 - Costello, Gervase Joseph 2005 - Barr, Donald James 2012 - Wickware, Walter James 2013 - Roney, Ruth Elaine MARCH 7th 1972 - Walsh, Jack 1974 - Watson, Lloyd Clifford 1976 - Metcalfe, William Arnold 1987 - MacDonald, Lillian Eva 1994 - Kealey, Cecilia Mary 1999 - Lockhart, Mary 1999 - Ford, James Lester 2001 - Hanna, Earl MARCH 8th 1999 - Law, Andrew John

MARCH 9th 1969 - Bandy, Mabel Rose 1971 - McKirdy, William 1980 - Cochrane, Thomas Elwood 1996 - Anderson, Robert Steven 2005 - Smith, Ruth Jean MARCH 10th 1991 - Hurdis, Gail Sandra 1997 - Reid-Deslauriers, Therese 2011 - Drummond, Marilyn Margaret Queenie MARCH 11th 1969 - Command, Wilfred C. 1988 - Houston, Rita Evelyn 2011 - Maltby, Sheila Mary 2013 - Spinks, Iva Jane MARCH 12th 1999 - Kilburn, Gordon Reid 2011 - Lee, Mark Thomas

DRADER Marelene (Aunger) November 21, 1932 - January 9, 2014 Marelene, Age 81, of Vaudreuil-Dorion, originating from Carleton Place, Ontario.

Passed away January 9, 2014 with her husband and children at her bedside after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Loving wife of William (Bill) Aunger for 60 years. Survived by her children Stephen, Tracy, Lynda, and Nancy, daughter-in-law Liz, son-in-law Michael.

Grandchildren Emily, Shayna, Megan, Tara, Michael, Taylor and Austin. Greatgrandchildren Brookelynn and Kaydon.

Also survived by her brothers, Clint Drader of Pakenham and Joe Drader of Carleton Place, Ontario. A memorial ceremony to be held in the Spring at Carleton Place, Ontario. Marelene will be deeply missed by all who loved her. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

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KENNEY - In memory of a beautiful Wife, Mother, Nanny, Friend, Lorraine Kenney March 8, 2007.

Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day Unseen, unheard But always near, Still loved, Still missed And very dear.

In our hearts forever, Wayne, Crystal, Gary, Blake, Trent, Shaun, Tonya, Hailey, Kayla xxxxoooo

BARBER – In loving memory of our son, brother and uncle, Tony Donald, whom God took to be His Angel, 21 years ago tonight, March 10, 1993.

We are thinking of you today “TONY”, But that is nothing new; We thought about you yesterday, And the day before that too.

We will think of you tomorrow, And each day as we come and go; We will think of you forever, We love and miss you so.

Your end came fast and sudden, No time to say good-bye; You were gone before we knew it, And only God knows why.

Dear God take him this message, To heaven up above; Tell him how much we miss him, And give him all our “love”.

Each time we see your picture, You seem to smile and say; Don’t cry I’m only sleeping, We will meet again some day.

Forever in our hearts, Love Mommy and Leo, Sammy, Amanda and Faith.

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

Born in Sheffield, England on July 26, 1918 and passed away peacefully at Broadview Nursing Centre on February 26, 2014 in her 96th year. Dorothy came to Canada as a warbride in 1946. She was the devoted mother of John (Joyce) of Lyn and the late David.

Beloved grandmother of Brad Evans and great-grandmother of Austin Evans.

She is survived by her brother Douglas Wyatt and Nephews in England, and a niece in the United States. She was a proud member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #95, Smiths Falls. As per Dorothy’s wishes cremation has taken place. An interment at Hillcrest Cemetery at a later date. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca

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

EVANS 613-257-2303

IN MEMORIAM

Just inside the main entrance of the C.R. Gamble Funeral Home is a book of remembrance. Each day we turn a page in the book. The names of those we have served are inscribed on that date along with the year in which they passed away. It is our way of honouring and remembering a life that was lived. It is also our way of saying “thank you” to the many families who have shown confidence in us since we came to Almonte in 1973. As of July 1, 2014, our “We Remember” publication will only run in

Dorothy Constance Mary CARLETON PLACE CHAPEL

IN MEMORIAM

TRAFFORD, Fred – In loving memory of a dear Husband, Father, Pop and Poppie, who passed away March 8, 2010.

Four years have passed Since that sad day When the one we love Was called away.

God took him home It was His will But in our hearts He liveth still.

We often think of days gone by When we were all together, A shadow o’er our lives has cast A loved one gone forever.

Sadly in our hearts, loved forever Reta and family

LACKEY, Don and Ron (twins) – In loving memory of a dear Husband and Father, Don, who passed away one year ago on February 25, 2013. And our loving uncle Ron, who passed away three years ago on March 12, 2011.

There is not a day that goes by that we don’t think about you both.

We miss you very much you are forever in our hearts!

Deeply missed and loved by Sharon, Ron and Don (Jrs), Jean-Marc, Stephanie, Angelique and Jean-Michel (Noel)

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FIELDING - In loving memory of a wonderful loving Mom and Grandma, Lois, who passed away March 3, 2004.

It’s been ten years since you’ve been gone, But in our hearts you still live on.

Our family chain is broken, And nothing is the same, We mention your name And speak of you often.

God Bless you You are never forgotten.

Always loved and remembered Never forgotten Love Brian, Gloria, Trisha and Michelle

KINCH - In loving memory of a Son & Husband, Douglas Steven, Dec. 24, 1955Mar. 2. 2010.

Little did we know that morning God was going to call your name.

In life we loved you dearly, In death we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you, But you did not go alone For part of us went with you, The day God called you home.

You left us peaceful memories, Your love is still our guide.

And though we cannot see you, You are always by our side.

Our family chain is broken And nothing seems the same.

But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again.

Lovingly remembered Mom (Isabel) & Joan

KINCH - In loving memory of my Father, Douglas Steven, Dec. 24, 1955Mar. 2. 2010.

A Father’s touch, A Daddy’s kiss A grieving daughter, you’re greatly missed.

An empty house, an empty chair A father’s love, no longer there.

A broken heart, tear filled eye Another soul to fill the sky.

Many memories in my mind Some I laugh, some I cry.

The times we shared, the laughs we had Things I miss when I think of you Dad. Realizing that’s all I have to hold on to Only memories, of what once was you.

Missing your laugh, I will never again hear That is the reality that fills me with so much fear.

No more smile on your face No more warmth of your embrace.

The last hug, the last kiss The last ‘goodbye’ leaves me with one last wish.

To have you Dad, here today, Never to leave your daughter this way.

A Father’s touch, a Daddy’s kiss A grieving daughter, you’re greatly missed.

Love and Miss you Dad Cynthia

4 round wood tables (including 4 chairs each) $125 each table; wallmounted coat rack $100; desk and office chair $75; boot bench $75; countertop table $50; 2 cabinets $25 each; wood stool $10; refrigerator (free to a loving home). All prices negotiable.

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VHS to DVD converter simple to use $70.00, small BBQ with 2 yr old tank 3/4 full of propane $45.00, heavy duty king reciprocal saw $35.00, external DVD burner/player $15.00, I-tech adult goalie helmet & cage $50.00 call 613-267-6023.

WEIR, Lyle - In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather who passed away March 12, 2010.

Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard but always near.

Still loved, still missed and very dear.

Lovingly Lena and Family

IN MEMORIAM

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KENNEY, Lorraine March 8, 2007 The best of sisters she has been, And many troubles she has seen, But she always kept a smiling face, There’s none on earth can fill her place.

Lovingly remembered Sandra & Tom Jones

Woodworking tools, 7-1/2” bandsaw, Delta 4” belt disc sander, 6” bench All brands of used appliances sold (or repaired at grinder, circular saw, etc. your place or ours) with 613-284-8233. warranty and free delivery.

We also sell new parts for FIREWOOD most appliances. George Peters Appliances, #3756 firewood call Hwy. 43, Smiths Falls (be- Dry tween Perth and Smiths 6 1 3 - 2 0 5 - 0 9 1 8 , 613-267-6874, cell Falls). (613)283-8634.

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LINDA McFARLANE 1948 - 2013 We do not need a special day, To bring you to our minds.

The days you are not thought of Are very hard to find.

What it meant to lose you No one will ever know.

But in our hearts you will remain As the years come and go.

Lovingly remembered Wayne and family.

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Fred Trafford March 8th, 2010 They say there is a reason, They say that time will heal, But neither time nor reason Will change the way I feel.

No one knows the heartache, That lies behind my smile, No one knows how many times I have broken down and cried.

I wish that I could tell you, So there won’t be any doubt, You are so wonderful to think of But so hard to be without.

Four difficult years without you Dad, and I miss you more than words can say.

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McFARLANE, Linda Ann (nee Borthwick) – In loving memory of Linda who passed away March 5, 2013.

Sleep on, dear Linda, take your rest, They miss you most who loved you best; Friends may be friends, if they be true, But we lost our best friend when we lost you.

Always in our hearts Sister: Cheryl Butts and Peter Buker Niece: Ashley Butts Dear friend: Debbie Nagle

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PERSONALS DATING SERVICE. Long-term/shortterm relationships, free to try! 1-877297-9883. Talk with single ladies. Call #7878 or 1-888-534-6984. Talk now!

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WANTED WA N T E D : O L D T U B E A U D I O EQUIPMENT. 40 years or older.

Amplifiers, Stereo, Recording and Theatre Sound Equipment. Hammond organs. Any condition, no floor model consoles. Call Toll-Free 1-800-9470393 / 519-853-2157.

DRIVERS WANTED

RTL-Westcan seeks: Experienced AZ Truck Drivers Licensed Heavy Equipment Technicians Construction Crew

1 in 5 Canadians will experience a mental health issue in their lifetime Mental Health Helpline 1-866-531-2600 www.MentalHealthHelpline.ca $OVR ¿ QG XV DW Mental Health Helpline on Facebook or @ConnexOntario on Twitter

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For Details On Available Opportunities Please Visit Our Websites: Transportation - www.westcanbulk.ca Construction - www.rtl.ca GET YOUR APPLICATION in early and be selected for a scheduled interview in the Toronto area between: Friday, April 11 and Sunday, April 13, 2014.

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HEALTH

Secure 50’s Plus Building Carleton Place No Smoking No Pets $700.00 and up Seniors’ Discounts

Call 613-720-9860 or 613-823-1694

Merrickville, 1 bedroom spacious, luxury apartment, newly renovated, 10’ ceilings, soaker tub in large bathroom with separate standup shower, real slate and hardwood floors, 5 stainless steel appliances. Heat, hydro, storage and parking included. No smoking.

No pets.

Available immediately. $1,100/month. Leave a message 613-720-4328.

Merrickville, bachelor apt. Completely renovated kitchen, bathroom. All inclusive. $450/mth. Includes parking, water, heat, hydro, stove, fridge.

First, last required.

Available now.

613-283-0746.

Perth, large, bright 2 bedroom apartments. Close to stores and other amenities. Laundry, storage locker and parking available. Ample kitchen cabinets and closet space.

Private balcony. Fridge and stove provided. Please call 613-264-0002.

Perth- New senior luxury rental apt. unit “55 years and over”. Available May 1.

Unit is 800 sq. ft. 1 bedroom, 1 media room. Brick building. Central air. Propane heat. In floor heating in bathroom. Front and back porches. Emergency backup power. Crown moulding.

Porcelain floors, modern kitchen. $1,100/mth. plus utilities includes dishwasher and washer and dryer. One 8x10 exterior shed included for each rental unit.

References required. Rentals for 1 year lease preferred. No pets. No smoking. Inquiries: Lyne 613-267-5790 or fisher@ripnet.com

Perth- Nice 2 bedroom apartment in town, $800/month plus utilities, seniors preferred.

613-267-5746.

Perth, small bachelor unit, centrally located, includes heat, water, fridge and stove, no pets, non-smoking, $500.

Call 613-257-2338.

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Perth, 2 bedroom apartment in clean, quiet, adult building. 10 Craig St. Fridge, stove, parking and laundry facilities. $820/month + utilities.

Available immediately.

Phone 613-283-5996.

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

Fridge, stove, parking, balcony. Laundry in building. $795/month plus hydro.

No dogs. (613)349-9377.

Perth 2 bedroom apartment. This 2nd floor apartment is in a very quiet building and is within walking distance of downtown Perth. Price includes heat, hot water, new fridge, stove, and one parking spot. No smoking and no dogs please. $835/mth, Available immediately. 613-227-9110 Perth. Available immediately. 2 bedroom apartment in security building.

Recently renovated. $700/month plus utilities.

613-283-7000.

Perth, available May 1. 2 bedroom apartment, with balcony. Heat and water included. No dogs. Seniors welcome. 5 Rogers Rd. 613-267-4189.

Perth- Large 2 bedroom, downtown, fridge, stove, $750/month plus heat and hydro. Available immediately. 613-264-8904.

STORAGE

STORAGE Smiths Falls

STOR-N-LOCK

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

FOR RENT

LUXURY APARTMENTS COLONEL BY now has a couple of two bedroom units available, with one or two bathrooms.

COLONEL BY is a luxury apartment building with a library, entertainment room, exercise room.

All units have central air. Located in a residential area close to the County Fair Mall in Smiths Falls.

For information call Andrew Mitton 613-283-9650

EXPERIENCED CONSTRUCTION SALES PERSON Submit resumes by email to jim@awdcontractors.ca or fax 613-267-4212

COOK WANTED

Experience needed. Asset to have experience in Indian breakfast and European and Indian dinner. Must be able to do prep work and excel in a busy work environment.

Please forward your resume to chef@chucklesjack.com Hourly pay $11.90 33 Centre Street, Smiths Falls. On K7A 3B8 Fax 613 2051397

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Perth- 2 bedroom apartment, $775/mth.

Available immediately.

First/last required.

Please call 613-283-9650.

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Perth- 2 bedroom apartments, $700/mth, in modern, well maintained, centrally located building.

Security/intercom system, professionally maintained, laundry facilities. Parking included.

Plus hydro.

613-298-2983.

DRIVERS REQUIRED Should be familiar with streets and surrounding roads. Top of the industry remuneration paid. Excellent supplemental income for semi-retired and retired persons.

Please call Brett

at 613-283-5555.

Alcote Industries Estimator Required for Perth Roofing and Floor Coatings company.

Motivated, forward thinking person required to assist with estimating.

Tasks involve: • interpreting building plans and read specifications • quantity take-offs • prepare and submit quotations Person must have good computer/IT skills, good phone skills, quick learner and well mannered.

Experience is not essential but certainly an advantage, some supervision will be provided initially.

Good pay for the right person.

Please forward resume by email: andrew@alcote.ca or fax to 613-267-2243

LD FOR SOSALE on the

CLASSIFIEDS HELP WANTED

PERTH,ON

HELP WANTED

SPRAYER TECHNICIAN

Willows Agriservices Ltd. is looking to hire a field sprayer operator for the 2014 cropping season. The ideal candidate would possess 5 or more years of experience and have a valid exterminators license. The position can be seasonal or lead to full time employment. An AZ license would be an asset.

Please email resumes to: jenn@willowsagriservices.ca WILLOWS Agriservices Ltd 422 Hartsgravel Rd. Delta ON, K0E 1G0

OWNER OPERATORS

Smiths Falls Hyundai is currently looking to add a full time LICENSED SERVICE TECHNICIAN to our team

Due to our recent growth, we have new positions open for a qualified Owner Operators.

t $PNQFUJUJWF 4BMBSZ #FOFöUT QBDLBHF BWBJMBCMF t /P XFFLFOE XPSL (Monday to Friday)

Candidates must have: 1) Clean Abstract 2) Clean Criminal Record, Fast Card or Passport 3) Ability to cross into USA 4) 3 Years experience AZ minimum.

5) Previous Tanker and B-Train Experience an asset

Please forward resumes directly to Joe Reid, Service Manager joereid1@hotmail.com

GROWTH REQUIRES

We offer a premium pay/benefit package and an environment of quality drivers that continues the heart and pride of our company.

Our quality equipment, customers and runs helps maintain our lead in the Tanker industry with very low turnover. Please contact us at 1-800-450-9483 X 2244, Todd Buchanan or send resume to tbuchanan@glentay.ca.

Sensational!

Access Taxi requires Full and Part-Time drivers for Perth and Smiths Falls

HELP WANTED

5 STAR HOME COMFORT Growing HVAC Company is accepting applications for the following positions: 1) Licensed technician (G2, OBT2) 2) Sheet metal mechanic 3) Licensed Plumber

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Perth- 1 bedroom apt.

Centrally located. $675 includes heat, water, fridge, stove. No pets, non-smoking building. Available March 1. First/last months rent. 613-257-2338.

Advertising serves by informing.

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Oxford Station- Bright, spacious 2 bedroom apartment, 10 minutes from Kemptville. $1,175/month includes heat, hydro.

Available March 1. Beth 613-231-4127.

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Main St East, Smiths Falls. 3+ bedroom, lovely brick 2-storey home, utilities extra. Laundry, water included. Dining room, storage, parking, yard, brick front porch.

Available immediately. $1,125/month.

613-283-1697.

FOR RENT

Send resume to: dan5starhomecomfort@gmail.com 5 Star Home Comfort 103-2896 Rideau Ferry Rd. Perth K7H 3C7

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

The Corporation of the Town of Smiths Falls is a progressive separated municipality with a population of 8,800 within the County of Lanark in eastern Ontario. Located at the heart of the Rideau Canal the Heart of the Rideau Canal Province of Ontario’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sensational Smiths Falls is just a short distance from Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto as well as the Canada-United States border. The Town provides a vibrant mix of urban and recreational lifestyles offering a high quality of life for its residents.

The position of Chief Administrative Officer provides an excellent career opportunity for a senior professional experienced in the management of the full range of municipal operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the Town’s human and financial resources in support of the directions of Council. In doing so you will demonstrate the capacity to effectively manage and motivate the Town’s 14.3 million operating budget and 170 union and non-union employees and volunteer firefighters. As a skilled and experience municipal manager, you will transform the current organizational structure into a highly effective team and provide leadership in the review and improvements to the delivery of all municipal services.

The Town is seeking a proven municipal administrator with CAO experience with at least 10 years of municipal managerial experience. As a university graduate in public administration or an equivalency in education and experience your career progression demonstrates your success as a professional manager. You will be a natural facilitator, an exceptional listener and communicator with a strong customer-service focus. As CAO you will be a decision-maker, a strategic planner, a leader and a skilled manager of people in all areas of municipal operations, human resources and long-term financial planning.

The Town offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.

A recent and detailed job description is available on the Town website.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume (complete with references and a covering letter) in confidence prior to 12 noon March 31, 2014.

Human Resources Coordinator Town of Smiths Falls 77 Beckwith Street North, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 2B8 Email: kmiskelly@smithsfalls.ca Fax: 613-283-4764

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1&2 bedroom apartments

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Bachelor suite- between Perth/Carleton Place, extra large furnished, washer, dryer, Feb. 1. No pets. No smoking. $600/month.

R e f e r e n c e s .

613-326-0366, 2 bedroom apt. Perth. 613-618-2662.

Newly renovated. 2 appliances, water and parking. Carleton Place. 2 one apartments, Laundry facilities available. bedroom Pet and smoke free. available March 1 and Available Mar. 1, April 1. $750/month each, $700/month; Bachelor apt. all inclusive. Please call newly renovated. 2 appli- Pat 613-257-8159. ances, water, parking.

Laundry facilities available, Carleton Place, apartment $ 4 8 0 / m o n t h . downtown, stairs, first/last 613-267-5651 after 6 p.m. month rent, references, no smoking, no pets.

613-867-1905.

2 bedroom, bright, clean apt. Carleton Place. Appli- Carleton Place/Almonteances included. Quiet 2 one bedroom apts neighborhood, free park- $670.00 plus util. rooms ing. Hydro extra. Close to 480.00 retail or commeramenities. A must see! cial space $650.00. Inside 613-257-1566. and outside storage for rent. 613-253-7777.

2 bedroom executive apartment for rent, 7th Country Living- Perth. floor, all utilities included, Room available for rent, $500/month, must have Perth 613-267-0567. vehicle. Available immediately. Non-smoker. Quiet 2 level 3 bedroom home. mature working woman 6 years new in sought af- preferred. References reter neighbourhood min- quired for contact. Call utes to Perth. Great room 613-267-5293 after 5:30 with gas fireplace. Great p.m. working kitchen. Main floor master with ensuite Downtown Smiths Falls, 2 and walk-in closet. Main bedroom, 18 Beckwith St floor laundry/powder South. Heat, hydro, water room. Upper level 2 large and parking included. bedrooms and 4 piece Laundry facilities on site. bath. Partially finished Available March 1. basement and cozy family 613-284-1736. room. 2 car garage. $1,500/mth plus utilities. Kemptville- 2 bedroom upstairs apt. Available at To view 613-264-0002.

Sandy Mountain. No pets.

(2)2 bedroom apartments First, last, references rein Perth, fridge and stove quired. $850/mth. includes included, 670 and $795 heat, hydro, fridge, stove, plus hydro.

Call parking. 613-989-2100.

613-302-9008.

Kemptville- brand new, 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms 3 bedroom apartment, 2 contemporary condo terstorey, duplex, Downtown race home in desirable Kemptville. Newly renovat- neighbourhood.

1138 ed, fridge, stove, washer, sq.ft. many upgrades. dryer. $1,350/month all in- Close to hospital, schools, clusive.

May 1. hiking tails and shopping.

613-794-3551.

Condo fees, water and parking spot are included.

3 bedroom, newer execu- Gas and hydro extra. tive home with view of $1,300/mth. Call Mike Dalhousie Lake. Access to 613-325-0754. public beach, 5 appliances included, main floor mas- Kemptville, Gorgeous 1 apartment, ter with ensuite, rent bedroom $1,100 per month. Pro- ground level. Newly renopane heat and utilities ex- vated, new appliances. tra.

Respectfully, no $1,200 all inclusive. May smoking, no pets. 1. 613-794-3551.

613-264-0002.

Luxury living at it’s best, Sensational Smiths Falls, ALMONTE DOWNTOWN, 2 for May 1. Newly appointbedroom, 1000 sq ft, 4 ap- ed 2 bedroom, 2 bath, pliances, balcony, secure Florida room, on the 2nd building, parking, suitable floor in a secure building, for mature tenant(s), no overlooking the Rideau pets, references, Heritage waterway. Includ$800/month plus utilities, ed in the apartment are a 613-256-3324 fridge, stove, dishwasher, microwave, washer and dryer, parking for 1 car off the street. For an appointment to view the apartment please call 613-283-5957.

2 bedroom apt. Carleton Place. Available immediately. Good location. Rent negotiable. 613-612-2727.

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The Town of Smiths Falls is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. Only those under consideration will be contacted. Information is collected for the purpose of the job selection under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection Privacy Act.

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The Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital, a progressive two site facility serving a catchment area of 44,000 residents of Perth, Smiths Falls and surrounding area. We are a fully accredited Hospital delivering a broad range of primary and secondary services.

Come and be part of a team where you are encouraged to develop both personally and professionally within a dynamic facility.

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We are currently seeking applicants for the following positions:

Registered Nurses Part Time & Casual

Electricianâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Full Time Pharmacy Technicianâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Casual Visit our website for detailed information: www.psfdh.on.ca

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Obstetrics Operating Room Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Medical/Surgical/Rehab

Human Resources Department Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital 60 Cornelia Street West Smiths Falls, Ontario K7A 2H9 Email â&#x20AC;&#x201C; tgray@psfdh.on.ca Fax - (613) 283-0520 Telephone - (613) 283-2330 Ext. 1132 We appreciate your interest, however only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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Registered Nurses (RN)

Almonte General Hospital Fairview Manor Regular Full Time â&#x20AC;&#x201C; AGH (1) Regular Part Time â&#x20AC;&#x201C; AGH (2) Regular Part Time â&#x20AC;&#x201C; FVM (1) The Almonte General Hospital has been providing excellent medical care to area residents for generations. The Hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dedicated and highly trained doctors and nurses, modern facilities and smaller size combine state-of-the-art services with the personal care and attention that only a small community hospital can provide. The 52-bed Hospital provides an extensive range of services, including 24-hour emergency services, a complete range of obstetrical care and the Regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Complex Continuing Care and Day Hospital Programs.

Fairview Manor, a division of Almonte General Hospital, is a long-term care home owned and operated by the Almonte General Hospital.

The new Manor, which opened in April 2007, is home to 112 residents. It provides all levels of long-term care, including a special care unit for residents with memory loss and offers programs within a long-term care environment that respect residentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; individuality, dignity, privacy and personal choice, while meeting their physical, functional, psychosocial and cognitive needs.

We are currently seeking Registered Nurses specializing in the areas of Long Term Care and Complex Continuing Care.

QualiďŹ cations: s #URRENT 2EGISTRATION WITH THE #OLLEGE OF .URSES OF /NTARIO AS A 2EGISTERED .URSE s "ACHELOR OF 3CIENCE IN .URSING COMPLETED s -INIMUM lVE YEARS OF .URSING EXPERIENCE WITH A MINIMUM OF TWO YEARS EXPERIENCE WORKING IN ,ONG 4ERM #ARE OR #OMPLEX #ONTINUING #ARE PREFERABLY AS A #HARGE 2. s #URRENT #02 s .EGATIVE #RIMINAL 2ECORD #HECK 6ULNERABLE 3ECTOR ISSUED WITHIN LAST SIX MONTHS Competencies and Personal Attributes: s #OMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE QUALITY AND PATIENT SAFETY WORKING within a cohesive team s 7ORKING KNOWLEDGE OF THE 2!) -$3 PROCESS s +NOWLEDGE OF 0)%#%3 AND 'ENTLE 0ERSUASIVE !PPROACHES Please visit our website for more details: www.almontegeneral.com QualiďŹ ed candidates are invited to submit their resumes to: *ENNIFER *ONES (UMAN 2ESOURCES /FlCER Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor 3PRING 3TREET !LMONTE /. + ! ! %MAIL HR AGH FVM COM &AX

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RETIREMENT APARTMENTS, ALL INCLUSIVE Meals, transportation, activities daily.

Short Leases. Monthly Specials!

Call 877-210-4130

Smiths Falls- 1+ bedroom, appliances, cable included.

Close to downtown/hospital, $705 plus electric. Parking (one car), freshly painted. Can furnish. 613-812-2400.

Smiths Falls- available immediately. Nice 2 bedroom apt. Downtown. Heat included. $725/mth.

613-283-7000.

Smiths Falls. 1 bedroom apartment, ground floor, large living room with gas fireplace, kitchen, fridge, stove, microwave, lots of cupboards, 3 pc bath with shower in tub. Heat and hydro all inclusive. Parking for one car. Available May 1. Centrally located. No pets. No smoking. Call Graham for appointment 613-283-0865.

Smiths Falls, 2 bedroom, 3rd floor walk up, quiet, adult building, $710 plus hydro. Heat included.

613-220-0698.

Smiths Falls- 3 bedroom home. Large shared yard, parking. $975 plus heat and hydro. References/first and last required.

Available April 1.

613-978-3749.

Smiths Falls- Carssridge Apartment, 1 bedroom, $935/month, available immediately.

Heat, hydro, cable included. Please call 613-283-9650.

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Internet/ Social Media Sales Person Required for busy Import Car dealership

Smiths Falls. Available immediately. Room for rent, downtown, includes heat and hydro. $400/month.

Call 613-283-7000.

Supply resume in person or email Sales@rallyhonda.com

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Highway 15 North, Smiths Falls 613-283-1880 www.rallyhonda.com

Barker Willson Barristers and Solicitors

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES NURSE MANAGER, CONTINUING CARE/CORPORATE EDUCATOR (Permanent, Full Time) Reporting to the Vice President of Patient Care Services and working as an integral member of the nurse management team, the Nurse Manager, Continuing Care, is accountable for all aspects of patient care within the 24-bed unit, and leads the Senior Friendly hospital initiative. The Corporate Educator is responsible for coordinating, planning and implementing education for nursing and allied health departments, along with development of evidence-based practice standards.

The ideal candidate possesses a current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario, a Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in Nursing or related field, and a combination of clinical and managerial experience.

He/she can competently prepare and assess financial documentation; manage human and material resources; develop programs, policies and procedures; and ensure high quality care to patients. His/her management style emphasizes commitment, caring and innovation. He/ she must be a clinically strong, compassionate leader with exceptional interpersonal and communications skills, comfortable working in a multidisciplinary team environment.

NURSING COORDINATOR (Permanent, Part Time) The Nursing Coordinator is responsible for the supervision of patient care as well as coordination to ensure proper staffing and utilization of hospital beds. He/she acts as resource for all departments, and functions in a leadership role after-hours. The successful incumbent will possess a current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario, ACLS certification, broad clinical skills and experience, and excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills.

Experience working in a unionized environment will be considered a strong asset.

RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (Casual) RVH is seeking a casual Respiratory Therapist to provide support to the Manager of Respiratory Therapy. The successful incumbent must be a graduate of a recognized college with an accredited program in Respiratory Therapy; and registered with the College of Respiratory.

Candidates must also be able to work without direct supervision and must be competent in all therapeutic modalities relating to Respiratory Therapy including Pulmonary Function Testing.

has an opening for a

REAL ESTATE SECRETARY A thorough knowledge in all aspects of Real Estate in a law ofďŹ ce with experience in Conveyancer, Teraview, MSWord and real estate ďŹ le management.

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Please forward resume to: dheeley@barkerwillson.com Please note the two lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Willson

Willis Kerr Contracting Limited is currently seeking dedicated, safety conscious individuals to fill the following positionsâ&#x20AC;Ś Foreman skilled in general sitework/road building Labourers skilled in general sitework/road building Labourers skilled in structural concrete formwork AZ float driver (experience an asset) To apply send cover letter and resume to office@williskerrcontracting.com or by fax 613-258-0229 www.williskerrcontracting.com

SLEEP TECHNOLOGIST (Permanent, Part Time, up to 24 hrs/week) Reporting to the Manager Sleep Services, the successful applicant will maintain vigilance throughout the night to the patient record with information regarding sleep patterns, medication administration, therapeutic interventions, and all other pertinent information.

Applicants must have work experience in a Sleep Lab and would preferably be a graduate of a recognized college as a Registered Respiratory Therapist and/or Polysomnographic Technologist and.

Qualified candidates are invited to apply in writing by 4:00 p.m. on March 21st, 2014, to Julia Boudreau, Vice President, Corporate Services, Renfrew Victoria Hospital, 499 Raglan Street North, Renfrew, Ontario, K7V 1P6 or hr@renfrewhosp.com. Only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted. A Vulnerable Sector Check completed within the past six (6) months is a requirement for employment at RVH. Visit www.renfrewhosp.com to learn more.

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Smiths Falls, two bedroom apt. Includes: Heat, Fridge and Stove. First, Last, Lease required.

Available now.

Call 613-290-2908.

Waterfront property for rent, Merrickville, 2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen. Stove and fridge supplied. References and first and last monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rent.

Available May 1. Call for info: 613-269-3434.

William St West, Smiths Falls. 2nd floor, homey, 1 bedroom, all inclusive, air conditioned, available immediately. $760/month.

613-283-1697.

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Perth. 2 bedroom house trailer, steel roof, new windows, new propane furnace, located in trailer park, double lot.

613-267-4803.

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Looking for Work?

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Butterworth Modular Homes. Your plan or ours on your lot & foundation ready to finish. Const financing available.

613-217-1862.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS & OTHERS

Smiths Falls. 4 semi-detached, old. $209,900. financing 613-217-1862.

bedroom 2 years Mortgage available

PERSONAL Alcoholics Anonymous (613)284-2696.

MALE 69 SEEKS Female 65+ for marriage.

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ALL CLAIMS against the Estate of MICHAEL GAGYI, late of 113 MacCampbell Drive, Perth, Ontario K7H 0A3 (in the County of Lanark), who died on or about the 18th day of October, 2013, must be filed with the hereinafter stated Solicitor for the undersigned personal representative on or before the 7th day of April, 2014; thereafter, the undersigned will distribute the assets of the said Estate, having regard only to claims then filed.

DATED at Smiths Falls, Ontario, this 12th day of February 2014.

MARIE ALINE DENYSE GAGYI, Estate Trustee Without a Will (Administratrix) Gregory W. Fournier, Solicitor 35 Daniel Street, Box 752 Smiths Falls, Ontario K7A 4W6 Her Solicitor herein.

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Cornerstone Landing seeks Community Coordinator. 30 hours/month.

Duties: connecting with the community, fundraising, grant applications. Resume deadline: March 14, 2014. If successful, an interview will be scheduled.

Send Resume to: 80 Dufferin St., Box 20016, Perth, ON K7H 3M6.

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Car/Van Driver Wanted

Whereas there is a vacant seat on Council for the Ward of Bastard and South Burgess, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes is seeking Expressions of Interest for the appointment of an individual to Council to ďŹ ll this vacancy.

Term The appointed individual will hold ofďŹ ce as a member of Council until the end of the current term (November 30th, 2014). All Township by-laws and policies will apply to the successful individual as if they were an elected member of Council.

Eligibility To be appointed you must be eligible in accordance with Section 256 of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001. As a part of the appointment process the selected individual will be asked to verify that they are eligible to hold ofďŹ ce.

Expression of Interest Council requests that those individuals who are interested in being considered for the appointment submit an Expression of Interest. There is no prescribed form which must be used, or speciďŹ c information which must be submitted. The Expression of Interest process allows interested individuals to outline to Council in their own words why they should be considered. However, an expression of interest shall be no more than one typewritten page in length and include the individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s address and daytime and evening contact information.

Expressions of Interest shall be submitted in writing, maximum one typewritten page, in a sealed envelope to the undersigned by 4:00 pm on March 14, 2014. Following the receipt of all Expressions of Interest noted above, Council will review the documents and may conduct interviews at a later date or select a candidate from one of the submissions received.

Dianna Bresee Clerk, Township of Rideau Lakes 1439 County Road 8, Delta ON. K0E1G0 Personal information gathered through this process is done so under the authority of the Municipal Act. Personal information shall be subject to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All submissions will be discussed in an open public forum.

We are looking for a safety-conscious individual to drive a school van run. If you like children and have a clean driving and criminal record, give us a call.

Call us at 613-258-4022 or 1-800-665-8687 valley@sogesco.ca

Lanark County Family Relief Program

A part of Lanark Renfrew Health and Community Services

Requires 2 Full Time Individuals for our Social Recreation Program 1 year contract

Responsibilities: We are seeking energetic, enthusiastic and caring individuals to develop and implement a Social Rec Program for adults with developmental challenges. Programs include but are not exclusive to life skills, job placements, daily living activities and recreational health activities as requested by the client. Individuals must be able to communicate activities and progress to families, key contacts and the Family Relief Supervisor.

Qualifications: A mature, positive and compassionate individual with three to five years experience working with individuals with developmental challenges and coordinating activities and services.

Post â&#x20AC;&#x201C;secondary degree or diploma in a social science course such as Developmental Services Worker, Behavioural Science Degree or related disciplines are an asset.

Crisis Intervention, First Aid and CPR is essential for this position A valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, access to a vehicle and a current Criminal Reference Check/Vulnerable Sector Screening.

Applications for the position should be submitted on or before Friday March 21, 2014 to: Carol Anne McNeil Family Relief Manager 30 Bennett St. Carleton Place, ON K7C 4J9 cmcneil@lcp-home.com Fax: 613-257-2209 Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Bids are invited for the following: PT #2-2014 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Window Replacement Locations: 3A & 3B Anne Street Smiths Falls 46 Empress Ave, Smiths Falls 72 Thurber Street Smiths Falls Mandatory Site visits required, two dates available: Tuesday March 11, 2014 Tuesday March 18, 2014 Bid documents are available at the address listed below.

For additional information please call 613-283-2555 or Toll Free 1-800-2671313.

Sealed bids will be received by the Lanark County Housing Corporation, 52 Abbott St. N. Unit #4, Smiths Falls, Ontario, K7A 1W3 until 11:00 A.M., Friday March 21, 2014.

Lowest or any bid not necessarily accepted.

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HELP WANTED Opportunity for 2 hairstylists with clientelle, 2 chairs available for rental at Trichology Stylists, Perth. Cutting chair and station, separate chair in chemical area. Be self employed and control your income. Enquiries kept confidential. Call or email: 613-326-0909 or andressash@outlook.com Paid In Advance! Make $1000 a week mailing brochures from Home!

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BUSINESS FOR SALE IN SMITHS FALLS OWNER RETIRING AFTER 16 YEARS

Looking for something new? How about a retail store in the heart of town?

Buyer is free to sell any product or service. Currently selling gifts, stationery, computer accessories, faxing, copying and laminating SERVICES. Well established clientele and repeat walk-in customers.

Dedicated staff in place.

Stock, Displays, Cash Register, Fax Machine 1 Black and 1 Colour Photocopier Shelving, Pricing Guns and Furniture, etc.

Everything included for $35,000.00. Terms can be arranged. Email only to donna23@cogeco.ca

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Clean As A Whistle, Spring House Cleaning.

Looking for new clients.

613-283-9823, 613-206-0770, 613-430-0162.

Free pick-up of old appliances, furnaces, A/Cs, car batteries, electronics, other scrap metal. Scott in Carleton Place 613-240-0374.

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

Call Mike for quote, 613-259-2446, 613-464-2622.

Tired from working all week and then having to clean all weekend! I am an energetic, house cleaner looking for a few new clients. Very experienced and extremely thorough.

Cleaning in the Carleton Place and surrounding areas. References upon request.

Barb McKay 613-492-0448.

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Call 613-257-4344.

Tool SHARPENING: Tools not cutting it? We sharpen carbide saw blades, chainsaws, reel mowers, etc. Contact Riley 613-400-7288 email ssharpening@outlook.com Stittsville Area

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Antiques & Collectibles Auction Merrickville Community Centre, 106 Read Street, Merrickville, Ont. Saturday, March 8, 10 am Preview 8:30-10 a.m.

Jewelery- Jennifer Phelps Montgomery $27,000 pendant with 550 diamonds w/34â&#x20AC;? 10 KT gold chain, several 10K gold rings, costume jewlery, authentic Gucci watch, 2 Tag Heuer watches, pine dough box, 4 barrister cases, pine flat to wall doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cabinet, oil paintings and prints, coins, sterling silver tea set, chalkware collection, Royal Doulton figurines (approx 40), 20 Royal Doulton collector plates, Beswick bird collection, Edison grammaphone, dining room set and cabinet, plus many more items.

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to view over 300 pictures Terms - Cash, Cheque, Visa, MC & Interact

Call us to consign Colin Latreille Auction Services 613-258-0173

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The Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation, the Lead Agency for Student Nutrition Programs in South East Ontario, is seeking a qualiďŹ ed candidate to ďŹ ll the position of Food and Logistics Coordinator.

Friday, March 21st at 1:00 pm 50 acres of silt loam, prime farm land, tiled, all in one large field. Legal description of Property: Con 4E ½ of NW ½ Lot 21, in the ward of West Carleton (Carp), City of Ottawa.

Terms of Property: Selling as is. Will be sold subject to a reasonable reserve bid. $50,000 down (by certified cheque or bank draft) on day of sale payable to the law firm of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Adam Miller Kelly in trustâ&#x20AC;? with balance due upon closing in 30 days.

For more information contact the Auctioneers James and Hill Auction Service Ltd. Carson Hill Stewart James 613-821-2946 613-445-3269

MASSIVE AUCTION SALE SAT, MARCH 15, 2014 @ 10 AM SHARP! OLD OXFORD FURNITURE BUILDING #2725 COUNTY RD #20 Directions: From Hwy. 416, take exit 24 (Oxford Station Rd turn off), turn east on County Rd 20 to Oxford Furniture Building on the left #2725.

Watch for auction signs!

After many years in business Oxford Furniture became a well-known maker of fine quality hardwood furniture in Eastern Ontario. The new owners have commissioned our auction service to liquidate all remaining stock, machinery, tools and supplies. A large sale not often seen in our area; it is our pleasure to be able to conduct this sale and sell such top quality items. Auctioneerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Note: A great and rare opportunity for hobbyists and professional craftsman alike. Possibly 2 auctioneers selling. See you there! For a full listing w/ photos go to www.lmauctions.ca Auctioneer or Owner not responsible for lost, stolen, damaged articles, Accidents day of sale. Canteen.

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The Food and Logistics Coordinator will work closely with the Lead Agency and three Community Partnership Committees to facilitate the efďŹ cient sourcing, purchasing, storage, and distribution of food for the South East Regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s student nutrition programs.

This will be accomplished through the improvement or development of regional and local partnerships with local businesses, food services industry, municipalities, and nongovernment organizations.

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QualiďŹ cations: s 0OST SECONDARY EDUCATION IN DIETETICS FOOD SERVICE CAFETERIA MANAGEMENT FOOD OR agricultural economics, or related study an asset. s 2ELATED EXPERIENCE WORKING IN FOOD PURCHASING WAREHOUSING AND DISTRIBUTION within Ontario. s +NOWLEDGE OF FOOD PROCUREMENT PROCESSES PROCEDURES USED IN THE ORDERING

RECEIVING STORING AND INVENTORY OF FOOD AND SUPPLIES LOCAL AND REGIONAL RETAIL AND FOOD SERVICE DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS FOOD SAFETY AND TRACEABILITY PROTOCOLS AND practices (such as HACCP) s $EMONSTRATED ABILITY TO NEGOTIATE EFFECTIVELY AND TO ESTABLISH RELATIONSHIPS WITH key agri-food industry members, commodity associations, food processing, retail, wholesale and food distributors s -UST HAVE VALID DRIVER S LICENCE ACCESS TO RELIABLE VEHICLE AND WILL TO TRAVEL EXTENSIVELY WITHIN 3OUTH %ASTERN /NTARIO &OR A COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION PLEASE CALL EXT 4HIS IS A WEEK TERM POSITION WITH THE POTENTIAL OF ANNUAL RENEWAL 3ALARY PER HOUR

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Carrie Hands, CAI, CPPA, Auctioneer & Appraiser Jason Hands, Auctioneer

-AuctionFor Mr & Mrs Ken Derraugh and others to be held @ Hands Auction Hall 5501 County Rd 15, Augusta Township Brockville, ON Saturday, March 15 @ 9 a.m.

Preview from 8 a.m. auction day or by appointment Offering Ladies diamond & sapphire ring, Tiffany & Co and Birks Sterling flatware, Victorian, Gibbard and quality modern furniture, Barrymore sofa & chair, signed glass and much more. Please visit our website www.handsauction.com click Online Bidding button to view complete catalogue and pictures. Online Advance Bidding opens Friday March 7 @ 9 a.m. and closes Friday, March 14 @ 12 noon. Bid online or as always we are pleased to see you at the live auction, the choice is now yours!

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THE EMC - 44 - Thursday, March 6, 2014

OPP statistics show distracted driving number one killer on roads News â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Irresponsible driver behaviour has the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) concerned about the fate of many road users this year as officers prepare to launch their next campaign against distracted driving, from March 8 to 14.

In 2013, distracted driving fatalities surpassed both impaired and speed related fatalities in fatal motor vehicle collisions investigated by the OPP. A total of 78 persons died in distracted driving related collisions compared to 57 impaired driving deaths and 44 speed related deaths last year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you consider the overall impact of these 78 fatalities last year and the 325 other distracted driving victims who have died since 2010, the number of people these irresponsible drivers have had a profound and devastating impact on is in the thousands,â&#x20AC;? said OPP Deputy Commissioner Brad Blair, Commander of Traffic Safety and Operational Support. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone, from the victimsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; families and friends to the police officers who attend these horrific collision scenes and have to notify next-of-kin, knows the emotional impact of one life lost to this senseless driving behavior trickles down to so many people who, sadly, through experience, know how badly this behaviour needs to stop,â&#x20AC;? he added.

The OPP recognizes that the only way to stop people from dying in distracted driving related collisions is to raise awareness of how serious the problem is and to have everyone make a firm, lifelong commitment to helping the police and safety partners eliminate it altogether. According to the OPP, it can be done. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Over and above every driver pledging to never text or talk on the phone, pledge to be a good passenger and speak up if the driver in your car is using his/her phone or engaged in other forms of distraction. Pledge to regularly encourage your friends and family to not be distracted while driving,â&#x20AC;? said OPP Chief Superintendent Don Bell, Commander of the Highway Safety Division. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even though our campaign only runs one week, make this a yearround commitment because it is a fail proof way to help us eliminate the tragic deaths that occur every year because of distracted drivers,â&#x20AC;? added Bell.

The OPP is reminding motorists that on March 18, the current distracted driving fine of $155 will jump to $280 (this includes the increased $225 fine plus a $50 victim fine surcharge and $5 court cost).

The OPPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s distracted driving campaign runs from Saturday, March 8 to Friday, March 14. During that time, the OPP will be doing its part to eliminate the threat of distracted driving through its own awareness raising efforts and focused enforcement of distracted driving laws throughout the province.

The OPP is asking Ontarians to show their support during this important campaign. Go to the OPPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Facebook and/or Twitter pages and let them know how you plan on helping to eliminate distracted driving on Ontario roads. The OPP will highlight some of your entries in a campaign wrap-up news release following the campaign.

Submitted by the Ontario Provincial Police.

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News and upcoming events from the Smiths Falls Legion Branch 95 40 students that gave speeches on diverse subjects.

Many thanks to Helen Wilkinson Community who coordinates this event with the loWhere does the cal schools. It was very nice to see our time go? I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hall full of parents, grandparents and believe my last upother relatives who came out to support date was the end of these gifted students that can stand on November. a stage and give their speech to a full We are still very busy at the Smiths Falls Royal Canadi- house. an Legion Branch 95 these days despite We will be hosting a Legion Zone the many major snow storms that keep people locked up in their homes hoping convention at Branch 95 March 9th.

While this is one of the smaller Convenit will go away. tions that the Legion holds it brings toOur annual open house Levee on gether individuals from Lanark County Jan. 1 was a huge success. We were and west end Ottawa Branches. very pleased to announce Malcolm Our Bursary Chairman Ken JohnMcRae as the Legionnaire of the Year ston has been busy dropping off appliat this event. cations to the various high schools for We were very proud of our Colour students to apply for our local bursaries Party as they participated in the Tan- that will be decided in June.

The Legion also provides a Provinkard Curling event at the arena in Janucial Bursary for students that are curary. rently attending College or University Old Man Winter didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cooperate as or Trade Schools.

Students may apply for this aswe celebrated Robbie Burns Day as a fundraiser for the local Gordon Pipe sistance each year they are attending Band and the Legion. We would like to and must meet the Legion association thank the many individuals who braved qualifications. The applications must the snow and came out to support this be received at our Provincial Command event and enjoyed an authentic Scottish office by March 31st 2014. dinner including the haggis.

Our Veterans Service Officers have Many of the winter carnival events were held at the Legion this year which been very busy.

They have processed almost 50 is a central location for those individuclaims for Veterans or their widows to als who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have transportation. receive assistance as well as over 50 We had a very good turnout of stu- claims for Quality of Life assistance. dents participating in our Public Speak- This group of individuals is very aware ing contest. There were approximately of what entitlements are available for

By CAROL LEVERE Branch President

veterans and how to get them.

We have many new individuals wanting to work with our Service Officers and together they have taken on the task of cleaning and documenting our museum pieces. Most of the museum pieces have been donated by loving families of deceased veterans, recognizing the importance of the history.

The Provincial Service Officer is planning on visiting our branch in early March to meet with Veterans that have contacted our Service Officers concerning their benefits.

COMING EVENTS: St Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Celebration at our Jamboree March 16. Doors Open 12 p.m.

Dancing 1 to 5 Dinner 5 p.m.

Small Vendors Event March 23rd Contact Karen MacPherson 613-283-2277.

Giant Garage Sale, March 29, Contact the Legion for more information 613-283-2690

doors open 5 p.m.; play 7 p.m. Canteen available 4:30 p.m.

For additional information on these or other events contact the Legion at 613-283-2690.

I am sure many of you have seen articles in the newspaper about the Legion having special events or receiving donations to install an elevator.

With our aging veterans it is very important for us to secure a proper elevator to give them access to our main halls and especially their lounge.

Many of our members have been very generous as well as some groups and individual businesses, however we are still very far away from reaching our goal. We are also in the process of trying to secure grants to speed this process along.

Look for more fundraising events coming up.

Thank you to our Ladies Auxiliary for their usual great support. They provided a monetary donation at the anSchedule of events: Monday evening: Bid Euchre in Ca- nual levee to be used for our elevator nadian Room, Duplicate Bridge in the fund. This is a very hard working group Lancaster Hall, 7 p.m.

Tuesday afternoon: Duplicate Bridge Lessons and play in the Lancaster Hall 1 p.m.

From page SF9 Club 60 Tuesday afternoon, Canadian Hall.

The Smiths Falls Municipal Drug Monthly: Horticulture Society Meet- Strategy Committee is dedicated to the ings third Tuesday of each month. benefits of harm reduction and education Wednesday: senior exercise in the around the issue of substance abuse. The Lancaster Hall 10 a.m.

SFMDSC does not endorse any legalizaMonthly: Hospital Auxiliary Meet- tion of cannabis, but does recognize the ings third Wednesday of each month value of its use as a therapeutic aid. As a Thursday: BINGO in the Lancaster committee of Council we welcome any-

of Ladies that are constantly busy providing catering services for funeral luncheons, Christmas Banquets, birthday parties or any special event.

If you are planning an event this summer whether it be a wedding, stag and doe, or special birthday party please book your event early to avoid disappointment. Office # 613-283-2690.

The Legion, the Ladies Auxiliary and the 60 Club are always looking for new members.

We are a proud organization that works very hard to provide assistance to our Veterans, Youth and Community organizations. We support numerous charities and service groups through donations or assistance with hall space when available. For more information about our organization or any of the functions that take place at the Legion or a contact for each function please contact our office at 613-283-2690 or email office95@cogeco.net. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;THEY SERVED TILL DEATH! WHY NOT WE?â&#x20AC;?

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one interested in sitting at our table to join us. Simply fill out a volunteer form at the Town Hall. We meet at the Health Unit offices the last Wednesday of every month at 1:30 p.m.

Sincerely, The Smiths Falls Municipal Drug Strategy Committee.

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Police Report: Breach of recognizance, theft, sexual offences and domestic dispute Man arrested after failing to sign in On Feb. 16 it is alleged that the accused failed to sign in at the Smiths Falls Police station as per his court appointed conditions. A 28-year-old Smiths Falls man was arrested and charged with breach of recognizance. The accused was held for bail. The allegations have not been proven in court.

Man charged for stealing from friend On Feb. 19 at about 3:13 p.m. it is alleged that the accused met the victim (an acquaintance) downtown. When the

accused and the victim got into the victimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s car the accused removed $50 in cash from her wallet and then fled.

A 33-year-old Smiths Falls man was arrested and charged with theft under and breach of probation. The accused was released on a promise to appear in court.

Youth charged with sexual offences On Feb. 20 police began investigating the accused in regards to sexual offences. It is alleged the offences against a minor occurred on several occasions

between 2012 and 2013.

A 16-year-old Smiths Falls youth was arrested and charged with four sex related offences as well as utter threats and forcible confinement. The accused was released on a promise to appear in court.

Man charged in domestic dispute On Feb. 22 at about 3:39 p.m. police responded to a domestic dispute inside a residence. It is alleged the accused was found to be in breach of his probation by consuming alcohol. The accused was

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News â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Crime Stoppers and the Smiths Falls Police Service are seeking your assistance in solving a theft. At about 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 24, a small quantity of prescription narcotics was stolen from a parked vehicle. The vehicle was unlocked and parked in front of a store on Beckwith Street North.

arrested and police learned the accused had assaulted the victim (common law girlfriend) by grabbing her arm and throwing her. Further investigation revealed the accused had assaulted the victim in a similar manner sometime at the end of July 2013.

A 32-year-old Smiths Falls man was arrested and charged with breach probation and two counts of assault. The accused was held for bail. The allegations have not been proven in court.

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Police support province-wide Crime Prevention Campaign raise public awareness and empower people throughout our communities to become involved in their personal safety and that of their neighbours, friends, and co-workers.â&#x20AC;?

The campaign features an informational crime prevention booklet that will be used by police services to promote local crime prevention initiatives. Topics covered in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your Community. Your Safety. Get involvedâ&#x20AC;? booklet, include getting involved in local crime prevention initiatives and programs, when to call 9-1-1, securing your home or busi-

ness from break-ins and other property crimes, vigilance against on-line fraud, identification theft, and other cybercrimes, and guarding against vehicle theft.

To download the new booklet, click â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Your Community Your Safety Get Involved.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; The booklet can also be picked up at the Smiths Falls Police Service located at 7 Hershey Drive in Smiths Falls.

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OPP commissioner urges motorists to watch winter driving behaviour News â&#x20AC;&#x201C; As Ontario continues to get battered by one of the worst winters in recent history, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Commissioner and OPP Provincial Commander of Traffic Safety and Operational Support (TSOS) are taking a hard line with the numerous drivers who, through poor driving behaviour, are causing a steady rash of collisions, some of which are jeopardizing the safety of OPP officers and other emergency personnel responding to collision scenes.

Three OPP cruisers were struck by passing motorists back in January and in February, eight OPP cruisers were struck by passing motorists and two police officers received minor injuries. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to make it very clear: severe weather and poor driving conditions are not the main cause in the overwhelming number of collisions weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen these past several weeks. It is the way people are driving in these conditions that jeopardizes the safety of the motoring public and our officers. This irresponsible driving behaviour must stop,â&#x20AC;? says OPP Commissioner Chris Lewis.

The OPP has been inundated with calls for service during the numerous storms that have hit the province so far this winter. The OPP has responded to thousands of calls for service due to irresponsible driving in winter weather conditions but according to Deputy Commissioner Brad Blair, Provincial Commander of TSOS, this is unacceptable. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is no question that our harsh winter weather has made for some very treacherous driving conditions lately but as is the case every winter, it is the drivers who do not adjust their driving to the weather and driving conditions that are usually the ones involved in the collisions,â&#x20AC;? says Blair. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most of the crashes being investigated by our officers involve drivers who either lost control because they did not slow down when they needed to or who ignored our warnings to avoid non-essential travel when the weather was particularly severe,â&#x20AC;? added Blair.

According to Blair, when you get caught driving in particularly bad

weather, it is not enough to keep your speed below the posted limit - you need to slow right down. This is critical to maintaining control of your vehicle and avoiding a collision. Commissioner Lewis and Deputy Commissioner Blair are also stressing the importance of being highly visible while out on the road when visibility is poor and this means driving with the full set of headlights on. The OPP has received a number of complaints from people who continue to observe motorists driving in poor visibility with just their daytime running lights on. In heavy snowfall or blowing snow, these vehicles cannot be seen well by drivers and they are virtually invisible to those who approach from behind.

The OPP is urging motorists to be prepared and pay careful attention during the winter months. Watch for emergency responders, slow down and move over if it is safe to do so in accordance with the law. Adjust your driving to the conditions and do your part to keep you, your passengers and all other road users safe.

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CCHL standings Through Monday, Feb. 24, 2014

ROBINSON DIVISION TEAM GP W L OTL SOL Carleton Place 61 53 6 1 1 Smiths Falls 61 41 16 3 1 Brockville 59 33 23 2 1 Cornwall 60 29 22 3 6 Kemptville 60 26 28 2 4 Hawkesbury 59 16 38 4 1 YZERMAN DIVISION TEAM GP W L OTL SOL Pembroke 61 36 19 2 4 Ottawa 59 37 20 0 2 Nepean 60 27 22 4 7 Cumberland 60 21 30 4 5 Gloucester 61 22 32 4 3 Kanata 61 20 34 1 6

PTS 108 86 69 67 58 37 PTS 78 76 65 51 51 47

RESULTS Monday, March 3 Cornwall 4 Gloucester 2 Tuesday, March 4 Cumberland at Kanata, 7:30 p.m.

Cornwall at Brockville, 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 5 Kemptville at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m.

UPCOMING GAMES Thursday, March 6 Nepean at Hawkesbury, 7:30 p.m.

Brockville at Cornwall, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, March 7 Smiths Falls at Brockville, 7:30 p.m.

Gloucester at Hawkesbury, 7:30 p.m.

Ottawa at Kemptville, 7:30 p.m.

Nepean at Pembroke, 7:30 p.m.

Cumberland at Carleton Place, 7:45 p.m.

Saturday, March 8 Ottawa at Hawkesbury, 2:30 p.m.

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only the Carleton Place Canadians. They play one final regular season game, this Friday in Brockville, before embarking on the playoffs next week. The playoff schedule was not available as of press deadline but the club is likely to square off against either Nepean, Cornwall or Brockville.

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Bears slog through four-game, two-loss week Sports – The Smiths Falls Jr. A Bears are headed to a second place finish overall as the end of the regular CCHL season draws to a close Friday, when the boys are in Brockville for a 7:30 p.m. puck drop.

The team finished February with just three losses and eight wins, but they had two of their upsets during last week’s play.

Smiths Falls 4 Kemptville 3 It wasn’t such an easy time with the Kemptville 73’s at home Friday night, in front of 795 fans, as the Bears pulled out a 4-3 win.

After a scoreless first period, Smiths Falls fired three goals in the second from Momesso (power play), Taylor Henry and Chris King (power play).

Kemptville had two to open the third with goals from Dean Galasso and Hayden Hanson before Momesso had what turned out to be the winner with 7:51 left.

Kemptville gave it one last effort with the extra attacker and scored at 19:37 on the power play when Cody Hendsbee got by Michael Pinios, who recorded the win with 27 saves on 30 shots.

Matt Couvrette had the loss in nets for Kemptville.

Stars were Momesso and Henry for Smiths

Falls and Erik Brown for Kemptville.

Smiths Falls 3 Pembroke 2 On Wednesday, Feb. 26 in Pembroke, the Bears held on for a 3-2 win over the Lumber Kings.

It was a Buonincontri night as he tallied all three markers including one in each period.

Assists went to Momesso, Chris MacMillan, Henry, Beaulac (2) and Brandon Lesway.

Scoring for Pembroke were Kyle Shaw and Lucas Gonu.

Simic recorded the win with 25 saves in front of 680 fans.

Stars of the game were Buonincontri and Beaulac for Smiths Falls, and Gonu for Pembroke.

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Pembroke 5 Smiths Falls 4 (SO) On Sunday in Pembroke, Smiths Falls lost a 5-4 rally in front of one of the largest crowds this year – 1,199 fans – after tying the game on the final play of the third period to force the overtime.

With the goalie pulled in favour of the extra attacker, Stefano Momesso made his goal count with help from Michael Buonincontri and Brandon Lesway just one second before the final buzzer.

After a scoreless extra period, Smiths Falls shooters were only able to make one goal count, to Pembroke’s two markers as they ended the game with one point despite the loss.

Momesso had the goal in the shootout for the Bears. Cory Simic was hit with the loss in nets as he turned away 38 of 42 shots.

Other goals for the Bears were scored in the first, as Michael Buonincontri and Momesso had the period’s only markers.

In the second, Pembroke broke out with

three unanswered goals to take the lead, 3-2.

Mark Petaccio scored twice while Kyle Shaw had the team’s third.

In the final period, Pembroke went up by two with Dylan Staples shot before Nick Marchand gave the Bears a second life with his power play goal, assisted by Victor Beaulac and Momesso with 16:28 gone.

Stars of the game were Petaccio and Shaw for Pembroke and Momesso for Smiths Falls.

NAME TEAM G A PTS Andy Sturtz Carleton Place 49 53 102 Evan Peterson Carleton Place 34 61 95 Greg Jansz Gloucester 28 56 84 Ryan Collins Ottawa 31 46 77 Max Veronneau Gloucester 38 38 76 Nathan Todd Brockville 38 38 76 Mark Petaccio Pembroke 33 38 71 Victor Beaulac Smiths Falls 21 49 70 Stefano Momesso Smiths Falls 26 44 70 SOURCE: www.centraljuniorhockeyleague.com

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Hawkesbury 4 Smiths Falls 0 The Bears suffered a forgettable 4-0 shutout on Tuesday, Feb. 25 with only 283 fans in www.abford.com bf d attendance in the Bears’ Den. Hawkesbury scored once in the first from HWY. 15, SMITHS FALLS 613-283-8200 Carl Faucher, twice in the second from Jonathan 38 DUFFERIN ST., PERTH 613-267-2643 Cyr and Francis Landers and once more in the final period from JC Stubbs.

Gunner Rivers had the shutout win with 27 SMITHS FALLS saves, while Pinios suffered the loss with 23 saves.

Stars were Rivers and Cyr for Hawkesbury and Brandon McMartin for Smiths Falls.

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Buonincontri gets honourable mention from CCHL Sports - The Smiths Falls Bears’ Michael Buonincontri received Honorable Mention in the CCHL’s Corporate Hype/CCM Player of the Week voting.

The Montreal native had four goals and three assists in three games, picking up a hat trick in the club’s 3-2 at Pembroke last Wednesday.

The Player of the Week is Ryan Cusin of the Brockville Braves.

Cusin was instrumental in guiding the Braves to three wins over the Nepean Raiders, Hawkesbury Hawks and Gloucester Rangers keeping them in a tight race for fifth overall. The Westland, Michigan native collected 9 (2G, 7A) points while earning a 2nd and 3rd game star for his performance.

The other honorable mention was F Mitch Herlihey (Nepean Raiders).

Michael Buonincontri was given an honourable nod this week from CCHL.

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Bears built a 3-0 lead in the second period, then hung on for a 4-3 win. The club will finish the 2013-14 Central Canada Hockey League season with the second best record behind

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Spartans claim LCIAA hockey cup Sports - Nothing in sport is ever given to you, it must be earned. The St. John Catholic High School Spartans girls hockey team learned this lesson the hard way over the last four years.

For three years the group of seniors that leads this team has stood at the blue line and watched as another school has received their trophies and medals. Wiping both sweat and the occasional tear from their eyes as the realization sets in that the season and a chance at a championship has come to end. However, on Tuesday Feb. 25 the girls had one more chance to seize the moment and a finish a journey some began four years ago. They did so in spectacular fashion!

Throughout the game the girls sacrificed themselves blocking shots, flying into the corners, taking checks to clear the puck or make passes, Submitted photo sacrificing at every turn for their school, themselves The St. John Catholic High School Spartans win the LCIAA hockey championship. and what they put above any personal stats their

team. When it was over, the Spartans had defeated a long time rival and in the process secured their chance to move further along with the opportunity to play for the Eastern Ontario Championship this Wednesday, March 5 in Carleton Place.

Head coach Dave Mackenzie was proud of the effort stressing that, “the girls played a strong game at both ends of the ice with a team focus on defense. I couldn’t be prouder.”

The charge was led by graduating players Chenoa Saumure, Reba Cassell, Maili Mackenzie, Shawna Merkley, Jenna Wright, Liz Holmes, Morgan Quick, Lacinda Martin and Breanne Harper. Pushing these veterans to their limits were, Maggie Coyne, Lexi Saunders, Megan Milotte, Sarah Strong, Rachael Wright, Sydney Munro, Annie West with Anicia Tunnoch encouraging everyone on the bench.

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Community - The Central Club of the Rideau Trail Association is organizing a family hike on March 15 during the March break at the Perth Wildlife Reserve.

The hike is for kids and parents alike, who are looking for something fun to do.

The Rideau Trail Association is organizing a family hike at the Perth Wildlife Explore the trails and finish with hot chocolate and cookies in the cabin.

The pace will be slow and the 3 km route will be appropriate for children of most age groups. Please leave your fourlegged friends at home as dogs are not permitted in the Perth Wildlife reserve.

Just remember to wear appropriate footwear and protective clothing. You may also want to bring some drinking water and a snack. The walk will go ahead rain, snow or sunshine.

The Perth Wildlife Reserve, which is part of the Tay Valley Marsh, is located at 100 Wild Life Road, just east of the juncture of Wild Life Road and Rideau Ferry Road. There is no cost for the walk but there will be a parking fee of $6 per vehicle.

Hope to see you out and exploring nature with some experienced hikers.

Photo by HOWARD ROBINSON For additional information, please contact Dorothy Hudson, 613-283- This owl is one of many creatures that hikers may see during a hike at the Perth Wildlife Reserve on March 0332.

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Andison, Ellard prepare for Team Canada trials Public Notice

Sports - Vincent Dufort of the McGill Redmen has been named most valuable player in the Quebec university men’s basketball circuit, which operates under the Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec.

Dufort, a native of Smiths Falls, and former SFDCI RedHawk was one of three Redmen among the five major awards dished out, based on voting conducted by the league’s five coaches.

McGill freshman Dele Ogundokun of Hamilton, Ont., was selected rookie of the year in addition to making both, the allconference and all-rookie teams, while Redmen bench boss David DeAveiro received coach-of-the-year honours.

McGill co-captain Simon Bibeau, a native of St. Bruno, Que., was named to the league’s second all-star squad and teammate François Bourque of Terrebonne, Que., joined Ogundokun on the all-rookie team.

Rounding out the league’s major awards was Concordia’s Zach Brisebois, who was announced as defensive player of the year, Bishop’s senior Scott Ring, who received the leadership and community service award and Pierre Marion was voted official of the year.

Dufort, a co-captain this season, becomes the first McGill player to merit MVP honours since Matt Thornhill in 2009-10.

A 6-foot-4, 191-pound shooting guard, Dufort merited 31.2 minutes of playing time per game and was fifth among league scoring leaders and sixth in rebounding.

The 21-year-old physical education junior averaged 13.4 points and 6.4 rebounds over his 16 games played.

Dufort was third in defensive rebounding (5.0 per game), fourth in assists (56), fourth in steals (27) and fifth in blocked shots (12). He ranked third in three-point shooting (39.0 per cent), seventh in free-throw shooting (75.0 per cent) and had the third-best assist-to-turnover ratio (1.3).

Dufort’s achievement, combined with McGill’s Mariam Sylla winning similar honours on the women’s side, marks the fifth time in Quebec league history that one school has swept both the men’s and women’s MVP awards in the same season. The only other Quebec institutions to accomplish the feat were Concordia (twice: 2011-12 and 1998-99) and Laval (twice: 2007-08 and 2000-01).

Dufort’s father Dan Dufort is a teacher/coach at SFDCI. The senior Dufort said the family will be making the trip to Ottawa to watch their son play in the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) tournament this weekend. McGill starts Friday night at 5:30 p.m. against the University of Victoria at the Canadian Tire Centre.

Source: Earl Zukerman, McGill University Media

SALE OF LAND BY OFFER TO PURCHASE OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF RIDEAU LAKES PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Plan 88, Lot 4 Main Street, Village of Elgin Located between #10 Church Street and #63 Main Street Roll # 08 31 836 046 05400 Geographical Township of South Crosby Township of Rideau Lakes County of Leeds

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Sports - Bailey Andison, 16, of Smiths Falls, and Olivia Ellard, 15, of Perth, travelled to London, Ont., to compete in the 2014 Ontario Short Course Age Group Championships last weekend.

There were 742 of Ontario’s best 17 and under swimmers, representing 83 different swim clubs over four days of competition.

Top Stingray was Andison who won two events, claiming gold medals in both the 100 m breaststroke and 400 m individual medley. She also won the silver medal in the 200 m breaststroke. All three of her times established new Perth Stingrays club records.

Ellard won bronze medals in both 100 m backstroke and 200 m freestyle and placed fourth in 100 m freestyle and 200 m backstroke. Her bronze medal swims also broke the existing Stingrays club records.

Together, the two swimmers won the “Best Performing Team” award at the championships by winning the most medals per swimmer of all the clubs participating at the meet.

Next up for the Stingrays is the 2014 Canadian Swimming Trials in Victoria, British Columbia, April Submitted photo 2 to 5.

Bailey Andison and Olivia Ellard will vie for spots on Team Canada when Swimming Canada will select swimmers to repre- they take part in the Canadian trials in Victoria, B.C. in April. sent Canada at the 2014 Pan-Pacific Championships, the 2014 Commonwealth Games, the 2014 Youth Olympic Games and the 2014 Junior Pan-Pacific Championships.

Andison and Ellard will be representing the Stingrays at the trials and vying for a spot on one of the teams being selected.

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Smiths Falls’ St. Francis de Sales Catholic School won silver in the championship game at the St. Francis de Sales Invitational Mixed Hockey Tournament at the Smiths Falls Memorial Community Centre on Tuesday, Feb. 25.

Almonte’s Holy Name wins hockey title

By DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@metroland.com

Sports – Holy Name of Mary Catholic School of Almonte has won the St. Francis de Sales invitational mixed hockey tournament. The event was held at both of the rinks at the Smiths Falls Memo-

rial Centre on Tuesday, Feb. 25, where Holy Name beat the St. Francis team in the championship game, bringing the gold medal home to Mississippi Mills. The team echoed the Canadian women’s Olympic hockey game from a week before, with the score getting tied up in the dying minutes of the game, forcing a shootout.

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The junior Lombardy Lightning team performs their gold-medal routine in front of a panel of judges scor- The second-place team in the primary division, the Lombardy Lightning, perform their routine. ing them on technical skill and overall effect.

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

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OFSAA hosts ousted by No. 1 seed Merivale

By LAURIE WEIR ljweir@metroland.com

Sports – On Tuesday, March 4, the Perth & District Collegiate Institute Blue Devils said so long to their high school season, as they lost a tough 4942 game to number one seeded Merivale High School, at the OFSAA championships.

Playing in front of an enthusiastic home crowd at PDCI, the Blue Devils held a big 14-9 lead at the end of the first quarter but only scored two points in the second. By the third quarter, Merivale had expanded its lead to 39-27.

Despite a 15-point fourth quarter, the local boys couldn’t recapture the lead.

Perth’s top player was Isaac Matthews-Hannah who hit for 19 points to

lead the way. Merivale was paced by Umed Hyderi with 13 points.

Coach Kevin Bellamy said he was more than pleased with the effort and determination shown by his team, as they battled a tough opponent by sticking to a strong defensive game plan.

Matthews-Hannah nailed an amazing six treys for 19 points. The gym was packed with noisy supporters who were treated to an excellent match that was tense and exciting right up to the final buzzer.

On Monday, March 3, PDCI opened the day with a 60-35 loss to St. Francis Phoenix of St. Catharines. Despite the loss, the boys played a tough defensive game where they held their opponents to a five-point lead at one point in the first

quarter.

A towering forward lineup with some aggressive speed and chippy play by the Phoenix, saw that St. Catharines lead expand throughout the second half.

PDCI was led by team captain Jon Tysick, Matthews-Hannah and Luke Rawling, all with seven points.

In PDCI’s second game of the day, they posted an inspired comeback to defeat Timmins 43-39 at PDCI. Tysick led the way with 22 points. Ben Joror led Timmins with 13 points.

The Devils overcame an eight-point deficit at the start of the fourth quarter to earn this thrilling victory.

Further results will be available next week. The finals were scheduled for Wednesday at PDCI.

Never quit, never give up Sports - Perth and District Collegiate Institute (PDCI) hosted the 2014 OFSAA (Ontario Federation of School Athletic Association) “AA” Boys Basketball Championships this week, March 3 to 5. Players and coaches were welcomed during a special ceremony in the PDCI auditorium on Sunday, March 2, which included advice from Carleton University men’s basketball head coach Dave Smart and words of encouragement from Upper Canada District School Board director David Thomas. Carleton University men’s basketball head coach Dave Smart tells players to “never be afraid and never give up.” Basketball games continued at Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute hosting some consolation rounds, and in Perth for the finals on Wednesday.

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23B Wilson Street W, Perth, ON Tel: 613-264-2761 Fax: 613-264-8097 Toll-Free: 1-888-766-3749 www.lindenďŹ nancialplanning.ca

A 4th generation family farm

1230 Port Elmsley Road, Perth

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Pictured are (front left to right) Frances MacCraken and Victoria Ash, (back left to right) Karen McLean and Dorothy Linden.

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Dr. Karen Fung-Harris is a native of Windsor, Ontario. She graduated from the University of Toronto in 1998 alongside her husband Dr. Chev Harris. Dr. Fung-Harris has been practicing dentistry for the last 16 years and has taken numerous continuing education courses including esthetics, orthodontics and implants.

Metcalfe & Osgoode Family Dental Centres are nine time recipients of Ottawaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Consumerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice Award (2005â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2013) and three time winners of the Top Choice Dental Award for Ottawa (2008â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2010). Drs Fung-Harris and Harris are in the midst of designing a state of the art facility and will be relocating their Metcalfe ofďŹ ce to Greely Village Centre later this year.

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.

In celebration of International Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day, Dr. Fung-Harris would like to thank all of her patients and team members for all their continued support. She also extends a warm welcome to new patients to become a part of their practice.

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A large two level, multi-dealer market owned by Dianna Brydges-Lachapelle. Formerly Lachapelle Antiques, Dianna convinced her husband to let her have the Almonte store. So on July 1st, 2011 the Almonte Antique Market opened and now with over 50 dealers operating from this location this means there is a wide variety of treasures from different time periods.

Come in and look, browsers always welcome!

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International Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Week MARCH 2 - 8, 2014

Shattering the glass ceiling The â&#x20AC;&#x153;glass ceilingâ&#x20AC;? expression appeared towards the end of the 1970s and refers to the obstacles that women must surmount in order to reach the higher levels of professional hierarchies.

Even though women in the West are more highly educated and qualified than ever before, we are still quite far from the principal of equal work for equal pay. That is especially the case in other parts of the world. But we mustnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t despair. We just

have to look back at the progress made in the last decades and redouble efforts to overcome the discrimination and stereotyping in the workplace that still cast a shadow over many women.

We must stop believing that only men can embody competitiveness, ambition, charisma, combativeness, power, and authority. We must see that women bring these qualities â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and more â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to the workplace in a different, equally effective way.

We should look at how the glass ceiling hin-

Janet Foster and the team at Collins Barrow provide accounting and advisory services including financial statement preparation, incorporation advice, tax minimization strategies, tax preparation, and estate and succession planning.

cially those who are mothers and heads of singleparent families. The solution is to move towards creating conditions that would help women reconcile their work-family responsibilities.

Women should take heart that starting a family doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t necessarily mean that they have to sacrifice their other dreams. Rallying their partners and children to the quest for equality and power-sharing is certainly the best way to change attitudes and ensure that one day the glass ceiling is shattered.

The goal is to see more women in management and decisionmaking jobs.

We pride ourselves on being approachable, knowledgeable and dependable.

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ders their progress and reinforces a negative image of women. We should also ask ourselves if the glass ceiling is maintained by choice or unconsciously, and what we can do to change those attitudes.

We should ask ourselves why it is that many women end up in careers with only modest prospects and salaries, out of range of management roles and decision-making posts.

Too many companies remain insensitive to the inner conflict many working women live, espe-

Collins Barrow is known as Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mid-market professionals for accounting, tax, and advisory solutions.

We serve a wide range of business, individual, agricultural, non-profit, and government clients. We are more than just accountants, we help our clients examine the way they do business, focus on key success factors and effect change within the business that improves the overall value.

Clarity Defined.

52 Lansdowne Avenue, Carleton Place, Ontario K7C 2T8 tel: 613-253-0014 fax: 613-253-0129 www.collinsbarrow.com jfoster@collinsbarrow.com PHOTO: COMSTOCK IMAGES / THINKSTOCK

Tara Gesner

All contribute to the success of the business and are proud to be part of a dealership committed to customer satisfaction and community

Reporter Carleton Place/Almonte Canadian Gazette Tara â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a member of the EMC editorial team since September 2008 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; keeps the communities of Carleton Place and Mississippi Mills up-to-date with all the latest news.

She began her career at the Grimsby Independent after graduating from Niagara Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s journalism program in 1992. From St. Catharines, Tara made the big move from southern to eastern Ontario in 1996, continuing to build her versatile professional portfolio. Tara loves her job at the EMC, meeting new people and telling the interesting stories of the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residents.

65 Lorne Street, P.O. Box 158, Smiths Falls, Ontario K7A 3K8

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Kerry Howard is our Social Media Administrator

Perth Hwy #7 31 Dufferin Street 613-267-2643 Smiths Falls Hwy #15, Lombardy Road 613-283-8200 Collision Centre 37 Lanark Road 613-267-5749

From high fashion to practical outdoor gear, alpaca products are making their mark.

We offer a large selection of raw materials and ďŹ nished products from: raw ďŹ&#x201A;eece to duvets. We also carry items from Peru. Part of our social responsibility is to invest time and money towards improving the lives of people less fortunate then ourselves. One way we accomplish this is by sending a percentage of proďŹ ts from the sale of these items to an orphange in Peru.

Our products are available: on-line, at our Alpaca Tracks T(h)read Lightly Boutique (upstairs at the Brigadoon Restaurant in Oxford Mills), ArtScene Spencerville and Knitknakkers in Smith Falls.

Come and Feel the Difference.

For hours visit: www.alpaca-tracks.com Contact us: 613-258-0177 kcfreedom39@hotmail.com We welcome farm visits by appointment.

Kathy Enright & Corinne CĂ´tĂŠ

Katrina VanAlstine is the Administrator at our body shop Dayna Clark is our Financial Services Manager Lisa Yuill is one of our Service Advisors at the dealership Nicole Hasler is our Receptionist

Zendragon is a family & community based gym, ďŹ tness studio and martial arts academy.

Our programs are designed to engage & maximize an individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s physical, mental, emotional, moral and intellectual strengths. Based on a hybrid of ďŹ tness & health practices from both ancient eastern philosophies and modern western training, Zendragon provides an incredible regime for all ages and skill levels. Our bias free environment welcomes all comers to participate in our challenging, safe and empowering classes.

We are so sure youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll love Zendragon that we are giving you a free week of classes to try us out.

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Alpaca Tracks T(h)read Lightly came into being in 2008. We selected our business name as we are aiming to produce a high quality product in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. We are utilizing home grown alpaca ďŹ bre as well as incorporating traditional local skills and knowledge in the production of our ďŹ ne products. Rather than a mass produced highly disposable product, we are offering a high quality durable product.

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Lori Barr has been with A&B Ford for 25 years. She performs the duties of Accounts Receivable, Warranty Administration and Payroll Clerk Tammy Rintoul has served in the automotive industry for over 18 years.

Tammy is one of our Service Advisors

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Diane Reckenberg has been with A&B for over 30 years and serves as the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Controller

Melissa Hillier (Owner & Instructor), Stephanie Lucas (Instructor) & Vickie Christensen (Instructor)

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International Women’s Week MARCH 2 - 8, 2014

Working out the work-life balance A ribbon cutting ceremony opened the annual Women’s Fair benefitting Interval House held Nov. 2 in Carleton Place at 10 a.m. to celebrate the fair’s 25th year.

tion. In other words, find your own solutions to reduce the hectic pace of your life. After all, everyone has a right to be happy and successful!

With over 24 years in the beauty industry, the ladies at Tammy’s Nails offer a full range of services that include manicures, pedicures, acrylic/gel nails, waxing, french manicures, sunless tanning, make-up application, massage by Anne Noall, RMT/CST, and hair care by Lora Kerr and Sylvia Wynn.

We offer an array of services in our private rooms or in the privacy of your home.

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“Beyond Beauty” Our all natural bath, beauty and skin care products.

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When it seems as though there aren’t enough hours in the day, it can be difficult for working mothers to find time to catch their breath and enjoy life.

The family is one area where the majority of women rarely compromise. While some find it difficult to be separated from their little ones, others need to be part of the workforce in order to flourish. This is where a work-family conflict can arise.

Even though they work as hard as everyone else, some working mothers often have the impression that they’re not able to produce as much as their childless colleagues. Swamped by their workloads, others feel that they are always neglecting their family responsibilities. With guilt hovering in the background, women tend to waver between the two worlds, always in search of the right balance.

Although a woman might often have the impression of being overwhelmed, all she has to do is look around to realize that this is the reality for thousands of other families.

Of course, the grass always seems greener on the other side of the fence, but few mothers would truly want to change their lives.

Above all, the key to successfully reconciling work-family responsibilities lies in organization, good time management skills, and the setting of priorities. Give yourself some leeway in case of unforeseen events. After a hectic week, cut back on housework and organize a family outing instead.

Ask your partner to give you a hand. Suggest to your employer that you could work from home when your children are sick or on vaca-

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Caught between work and family responsibilities? Focus on your priorities.

Kemptville Women In Business is excited to open our membership to ALL women in business including professionals, direct sellers and women in corporations.

Kemptville Women In Business has a mission to connect women to help promote healthy professional and personal lives by networking with other accomplished women. Through support and learning we strive to build businesses and create clear visions.

Since 1995, the passion that Tamara and her co-workers at The Sunflower Bake Shop have shared of making fresh products entirely scratch, has helped the business enjoy tremendous growth.

The Sunflower from In our sunny, bright space at 100 Gore Street in Perth, the open concept Bake Shop kitchen allows patrons to enjoy the beautiful sights and smells as the fresh breads and baked goods are being made. Every day healthy salad and Cafe fixings fill the self serve salad bar, along with homemade soups, chili, quiche and lunch specials. Sandwiches are made daily on our artisanal 100 Gore Street E., Perth breads. Don’t forget a sweet treat for dessert!

613-267-2458 Catering for business luncheons, meetings and parties are also part of www.sunflowerbakeshop.com this busy bakeshop’s offerings. Ask about their sandwich and dessert trays, veggie, cheese and fruit platters for special events.

A new line of gluten free desserts and lunch items was launched in 2013 looking to serve the growing need for diverse health conscious diets. The bakeshop is a proud supporter of EcoPerth, building relationships with as many local suppliers as possible. There is ample parking in the private parking lot, and year round handicap accessibility.

Summer patrons can enjoy views of the beautiful Tay River gently flowing by while picnicking on a sunny deck. In the winter share the cozy ambiance beside a warm fireplace.

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Celebrating 4 Years

The Sunflower Bake Shop is celebrating over 18 wonderful years in Perth!

Tamara and the Sunflower staff invite you to come and taste the difference homemade makes!

Tamara Woods

Proud member of

Come to a meeting and experience the rewards of joining a growing organization that is committed to the professional and personal growth of women in business.

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Inspired and empowered women succeeding professionally and as role models in our community.

42 Mill St., Almonte T: 1-866-347-0651 F: 613-256-7013 info@soulscents.ca www.soulscents.ca Sara Bazett became the owner of the wholesale business “Soul Scents” in May 2005 after purchasing it from Allan and Susan Brown of McDonalds Corners.

This year will mark 22 years that Soul Scents has been distributing high quality, fair trade products to health food stores and metaphysical bookstores from B.C. to Nova Scotia.

In 2010 Sara moved the business to Almonte. The wholesale continues to flourish as orders are boxed up and shipped out daily from the back of the store whilst the newer retail portion is located in the front. With a team of three part time staff, Sara is always on the

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lookout for new products which are Certified Organic and Fairtrade as much as possible.

The scents in the store come from essential oils and natural incense, not from synthetic, chemically-based perfumes and fragrances. There are also soapstone diffusers and incense holders, New Age books and CD’s, Tarot & Oracle cards, colourful banners, local and fairtrade jewelry, organic body care, local beeswax and soy candles, journals, Crystal & Tibetan singing bowls, Native Smudges and many tumbled stones and crystals.

It is a fun, insightful place to explore and Sara is passionate about being a part of the Almonte community.

International Women’s Week MARCH 2 - 8, 2014

10 questions you should ask when hiring a Realtor business?

2. What is your average list-to-salesprice ratio?

3. How will your marketing plan meet my needs?

4. Will you provide references?

5. What separates you from your

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service?

10. What haven’t I asked you that I need to know?

For more elaboration on each of these questions, visit our 10 questions to ask when hiring a REALTOR® tool.

Donna MacDonald Mortgage Agent

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Perth native Joanne Bennell has been with Paul Martin’s team at Coldwell Banker for over 20 years now. Joanne loves being involved in community events and has volunteered on many committees in and around Perth. She has been on the Perth BIA, the Stewart Park Festival Committee and volunteered and helped out at many fund raising events. Joanne has always enjoyed Real Estate in Perth and District and looks forward to another year of listing and selling properties at Coldwell Banker.

competition?

6. May I review documents that I will be asked to sign?

7. Can you help me find other professionals?

8. How much do you charge?

9. What if I’m unhappy with the

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Here are 10 smart questions to ask.

But remember, this is just a starting point. Your REALTOR® should be willing to answer any questions you have. After all, that’s why you hire the pros.

1. How long have you been in the

I coach all individuals to financial success and am thrilled to be independent in my activities as a Mortgage Agent. I am a proponent of financial education and to helping others realize weaknesses and strengths in their own individual financial plans.

I am proud to call Carleton Place my home. It is the home of my children and it pleases me a great deal to give back to it when I can. I maintain my designation as a Financial Planner and I look forward to speaking with and meeting many of my former clients as well as many new clients.

Sales Representative

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Settlement Realty Brokerage Each office is Independently Owned and Operated

2 Wilson Street East, Perth 613-264-0123 Proudly serving Carleton Place and area as a real estate representative, Lee-Ann specializes in assisting individuals and families with lifestyle transitions.

She particularly enjoys seniors and first time homebuyers. Lee-Ann’s extensive background in colour and interior design, ideally positions her to provide free staging when selling your home. She takes an enthusiastic interest in every person she meets, works very hard for her clients and has a sense of humour. When Lee-Ann is not working, you will find her working in her flower gardens, golfing, at an IODE fundraiser, cheering on the Sens or spending time with her family.

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!!

Honest and hardworking, Cathie will guide you carefully through the purchase of your home. With an eye to detail...her quick and easy pointers to enhance the look of your home for re-sale is just part of what she offers you.

LEE-ANN IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ADVICE, SERVICE AND TO SHARE HER KNOWLEDGE OF WHERE WE LIVE, WORK AND PLAY

CATHIE McCABE Sales Representative Call Cathie “Your Local Realtor” today to get the ball rolling. Spring is just around the corner!

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Lee-Ann Legault Sales Representative

Cell 613.294.2440

613-284-6263 Settlement Realty

Carleton Place 613.253.4253

Brokerage

Each office is Independently Owned and Operated

www.century21explorer.ca

2 Wilson Street East, Perth 613-264-0123

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Carol Barber

Barbara Reade

Kim Mays

Linda Hewson

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Sales Representative Cell 613-812-0542 barbreade@gmail.com

Sales Representative Cell 613-812-1444 soldwithkim@gmail.com

Sales Representative Cell 613-812-8037 ldbhewson@gmail.com

Cell 613-285-4887 carolbarber@cogeco.net Carol has enjoyed a successful career in Real Estate for over 25 years. The fast pace and ever-changing face of the challenging Real Estate market encourage Carol to keep up to date on all the changes it entails. As a result of her motivation, pride and love of her profession, Carol pursued her Broker’s License in 1992. She enjoys helping buyers & sellers meet their own individual needs. Carol has also served as a Director, Vice President and ultimately, President of the Rideau St. Lawrence Board. Call Carol today and put her vast experience to work for you!

Barb has been a Real Estate Agent for over 7 years and has loved every minute of it! Motivated, energetic, reliable, Barb will do what it takes to get your house sold or to put you in your new home. Barb will provide you with the most recent information, and marketing tools, you need to make an informed, and educated, decision when the right time comes for you to purchase your dream home or investment property.

Loving what you do is one of the first steps to success! Ensuring that your clients are your number one priority is even more important!

That describes Kim in a nutshell.

She loves what she does, and her proven track record of satisfied customers is a testament to her commitment to quality service. Let her years of experience working with Buyers and Sellers help you make your dreams a reality.

Call Kim today.

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CONNECTING YOU WITH THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS!

The purchase of a home is the largest and most complex single investment most people will make in their lifetime. Having an experienced, trusted Realtor by your side can help simplify the process. Linda is that Real estate agent.

Many home buyers and sellers have trusted Linda’s expertise to help them make their move seamlessly.

Put Linda’s experience to work for you! Contact Linda today to discuss your home ownership goals and how to make them happen!

Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated

Smiths Falls Office

www.rcrhomes.ca

Kemptville Office

613-283-4900

Email: info@rcrhomes.ca

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Half a dozen great reasons for hiring a Realtor Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trusting a REALTORÂŽ with your most valuable possession, your home. REALTORSÂŽ take this responsibility very seriously. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what we promise you: 1.

Your REALTORÂŽ is a trained professional REALTORSÂŽ take extensive pre-licensing courses in order to obtain credentials for practicing in real estate.

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Your REALTORÂŽ is continuously trained REALTORSÂŽ keep pace with the times by taking continuing education courses to upgrade their

knowledge on a broad range of real estate related issues in order to be able to continue to provide consumers with current advice.

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Your REALTORÂŽ does everything by the book A REALTORÂŽ must be registered under provincial laws that govern exactly how real estate can and cannot be traded. These regulations are your legal guarantee of professional behavior.

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Your REALTORÂŽ is an ethical businessperson REALTORSÂŽ must adhere to the extensive Code of Ethics of the Canadian Real Estate As-

sociation. Several provinces have additional codes of ethics governing real estate professionals. Your interests must always be put first.

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Opportunity for recourse Should you have concerns about the professional behavior of a REALTORÂŽ, provincial regulators and your local real estate board or association take these matters very seriously and work quickly to resolve any issues.

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homes â&#x20AC;&#x153;sale-abilityâ&#x20AC;?

You probably have an emotional attachment to your home, and therefore canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t view it objectively. Your REALTORÂŽ will help you present your home in the best light, so buyers will fall in love with it more easily.

Market Knowledge - to help you get the most for your home REALTORSÂŽ are masters of reading the market and pricing your home for maximum return. A REALTORÂŽâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experience literally pays!

Negotiation Skills - to keep the deal on track REALTORSÂŽ are indispensable when it comes to bargaining with buyers. Tempers can flare and heels can dig in. Your REALTORÂŽ is an expert at smoothing things out.

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Do I need a Realtor to sell my home REALTORSÂŽ help you get the most for your home and they remove stress and confusion from the process. Here are just some of the advantages.

Your REALTORÂŽ becomes your homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s champion. When you sign a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Listing Agreementâ&#x20AC;? with your REALTORÂŽ, this is their promise that he or she will use all their skills and resources to get the most for your home.

REALTORSÂŽ know how to attract the most potential buyers Your REALTORÂŽ is an expert home promoter, connected to a network of agents and their buyers.

He or she knows how to write compelling ads for your home, and only REALTORSÂŽ can place your home on a Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s MLSÂŽ System.

REALTORSÂŽ will help you increase your

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Your REALTORÂŽ has access to a local Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s MLSÂŽ System A Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s MLSÂŽ system is the single most powerful tool for buying and selling a home. Your REALTORÂŽ can provide you with exclusive features of the Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s MLSÂŽ System, such as immediate notification when new properties are listed.

You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to wait for it to be posted on a web site.

SELLERS The days are getting longer, and you can put these long days to good use by painting, de-cluttering and making repairs to show buyers what a great buy you have for them.

BUYERS Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s go shopping! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to hit the road and take a look at that perfect house to call home.

I grew up in this community and raised a family here as well so I have a connection to the area. We are so fortunate to have such a beautiful town.

The Rideau River ďŹ&#x201A;owing through it, the Heritage Canal System, and so many more attractions give our community such potential. Tourists know this and so do the people who come here and make this community their new home.

RESPONDING to your selling and/or buying needs and working with you to make the process end in success is my #1 goal. Let my enthusiasm and support work for you to get the price you want!

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Why you should use a Realtor to sell your home Many people who try to sell their own home end up using a REALTOR® in the end anyway. Before anybody decides to fly solo through this complex, time consuming and financially perilous process, they should consider these questions.

Will you really “save” the real estate commission?

When buyers see a home for sale ‘by the owner’, they see a bargain. They imagine the REALTOR®’s fee going into their pocket, not yours.

How many potential buyers will you reach?

Selling a home takes more than just hanging a “For Sale” sign. How will you promote your home? Will you write your own ads? How will you use the Internet? MLS® and the corresponding web site www.REALTOR.ca have changed the way people search for homes, and it’s hard to court buyers without it.

Do you have the time?

Promoting a home is a full time job, and you

may already have one. Will you be able to take calls at any time? How about screening the callers to figure out if they’re suitable candidates? Not everybody who calls is even suitable to walk through your home, but how do you tell?

Do you know the market well enough to get the most for your home?

Lacking years of experience, the average do-ityourselfer is merely guessing at their listing price.

Often they set the price too low and miss out on

thousands of dollars, or they price their home too high and drive away willing buyers.

Do you have the negotiation skills to keep a deal on track?

When an offer comes in, emotions can run high with so much money on the line. This is why direct seller-to-buyer deals often end in disaster. REALTORS® keep it professional and are indispensable when it comes to bargaining with buyers

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julia-scotland.coldwellbanker.ca

www.juliascotland.ca

(613) 3) 390-2373

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drea-scotland.coldwellbanker.ca

www.dreascotland.ca

As a local, trusted Realtor I look forward to doing business with you. I reside in Ashton with my husband and 3 children. Having lived here for 37 years I have seen a lot of changes, growth and know the area well. In my spare time I love to spend it with family and friends, play and coach soccer, ski, horseback ride and travel. Our Ladies soccer team has held many soccer fundraising tournaments to raise funds for different charities, the one close to my heart is Jesse’s Journey, the foundation for Gene and cell research therapies which funds research for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. With spring and the good weather around the corner I look forward to a busy Real Estate year and hope that I can help you with all of your Real Estate needs. Please feel free to contact me at 613-257-8856 or by e-mail at vbehn-belland@coldwellbanker.ca.

Thank you, Vicki Behn-Belland

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Janice Hastie-Waugh Broker of Record/Owner 613-283-5435

Vicki Behn-Belland Sales Representative

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Carleton Place 613-253-3175 Almonte 613-256-5677

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Buying or selling your land, home, or cottage? Cottages Unlimited Realty Inc. Brokerage’s friendly professional team will be happy to help you. Begun 26 years ago in the Franktown kitchen of Janice Hastie-Waugh as a private cottage rental service, Cottages Unlimited Realty Inc. Brokerage has emerged as a highly successful Real Estate Brokerage selling town, rural, and waterfront properties.

Broker/Owner Janice’s knowledge, energy and willingness to do that extra bit result in repeat Buyers and Sellers, the greatest compliment in Sales. Proudly providing professional, friendly, service, and that local, personal touch. Please give us a call, drop in for a coffee and explore our web site.

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ROYAL LEPAGE GALE KEMPTVILLE TEAM

Sheri Mahon-Fournier, sales representative with Coldwell Banker Settlement Realty in Perth, has been named to the company’s International President’s Elite. Only the top 3 percent of all sales associates / representatives worldwide in the Coldwell Banker® system qualified for this distinguished group.

This award is based on a combination of top sales, high professional standards and outstanding service to her clients during this past year. “Sheri’s extensive knowledge and understanding of the overall real estate industry and communities of Perth and Smiths Falls and the surrounding areas, willing to work hard, and the ability to educate and satisfy the needs of her buyers and sellers, personify the success embodied by the President’s Elite Award” says Andy Puthon, Canadian President of Coldwell Banker.

For 23 years Sheri has been a dedicated, full-time professional Realtor who has taken great pride in her role in helping clients buy and sell homes and properties in the area.

Sheri can be reached at Coldwell Banker at 613-264-0123 or direct 613-812-1215

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Drea Scotland, third generation realtor, has joined forces with her mother mother, Broker Broker, Julia Scotland to create an unstoppable team. With years of award winning sales experience combined with innovative new talent, Julia and Drea offer a package unique to the field. Their listings are professional, smart and cutting edge in real estate marketing as the sales results prove and clients are guided through the experience of buying or selling with confident, fair, well informed real estate advice. In town or out – you can be sure that Julia and Drea will go above and beyond to get the job done.

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Jennie Simpson*

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International Women’s Week MARCH 2 - 8, 2014

Wick Witch Candle Co. crafts up fragrant creations in Merrickville crafted candles, available in 14-ounce apothecary style, eight-ounce rustic mason, six-pack tealights and flameless wax melters, as well as individual votives.

One also can’t miss the wall of antique teacups in store, one of the most unique aspects to Wick Witch. Due to the low burning point of soy wax, the fine bone china of the treasured teacups makes the perfect vessel for an elegant candle. Kulp-Aultman offers pre-made up-cycled teacup candles or clients

Wick Witch Candle Co. in Merrickville specializes in 100 per cent, all natural soy candles. Owned by Lianne Kulp-Aultman, above, the store is nestled within the historic Aaron Merrick building in the village. businesses in the building have been really supportive as well,” Kulp-Aultman remarked.

Stepping into Wick Witch’s intimate boutique, customers are immediately transported into a vintage setting, complete with whimsical lighting antique fixtures which proudly display the lovingly

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The Women of the Carleton Place BIA Board of Management Salute all Women of Business!

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OBRA Pools & Spas Inc. opened in 2004, Judy her husband, Bill have never regretted “taking the plunge. “

SHERRY GARDINER Office Assistant Sherry has worked at Carleton Place IDA for 25 years.

She assists in scheduling, office duties and lottery sales. Sherry’s role includes many tasks that are an important part of the day to day operation at the drugstore. Sherry is a long time Carleton Place resident and enjoys spending time with her family. The owners and staff of the Carleton Place IDA congratulate Sherry on 25 years of service.

Award winning, COBRA Pools & Spas is a one-stop shop. They sell Hydropool Hot Tubs, swim spas, gazebos, saunas, chemicals, DAWG shoes and boots, this list goes on. They sell & install onground & inground steel wall pools and one piece fibreglass pools.

105 Dufferin Street, Dufferin Square, Perth Behind Wendy’s (off Hwy 7) www.cobrapools.com 613-267-7591

Drop in for all your pool, spa and apparel needs!

CARLETON PLACE DRUGMART INC. 47 LANSDOWNE AVENUE, CARLETON PLACE

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Pictured are Michelle Eves, Nellie (family dog and store mascot) and Judy Brady.

can bring in their own (or a treasured jar) and have it paired with their favourite smell.

She offers a variety of scents and there’s something for everyone. There’s no question that the best-selling fragrance is Wick Witch’s signature Bad Witch, a sensual and spellbinding aroma featuring patchouli, sandalwood, musk, amber and sage, mixed with the fruity clementine and mango.

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Rather than the eye of newt and bat whiskers found in a traditional witches’ brew, a new sorceress in Merrickville is cooking up a different combination using fragrant oils and soy wax.

Lianne Kulp-Aultman is the face behind Wick Witch Candle Co., which opened a new location last summer in the heart of Merrickville within the historic Aaron Merrick building at 108 St. Lawrence Street. The block also houses the Yellow Canoe Café, Mirick’s Landing Country Store and Unraveled.

Wick Witch Candle Co. specializes in producing small batches of hand-poured 100 per cent all natural soy wax candles whose fragrant concoctions are an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional candles, right down to the stylish reusable containers.

A creative soul who enjoys refinishing antique furniture and thrift shopping, this business seems like anything but a job to Kulp-Aultman.

“It’s arts and crafts every day for work and that’s not work at all,” she commented.

No stranger to Merrickville, having called it home a few years back, Kulp-Aultman jumped at the chance to return.

“This space became available and I thought it would be a great opportunity to have a lot more exposure and traffic,” she said during a recent interview. “The locals in Perth were so supportive but I was missing out on tourist traffic from the main streets. It was too secluded a location.”

And she has been welcomed back with open arms. “The reception has been good so far. Word is getting out and it’s still pretty new, but all of the

Jackie Bourne, owner and operator of Born Free Laser Care.

Her company provides a new state of the art laser treatment that can eliminate unwanted hair. No more shaving! Men Jackie Bourne and Woman have experienced amazing results with this CLT, CDA painless procedure. Jackie is a walking advertisement for her business. She experienced years of constant shaving every time she wanted to go swimming. Finally after researching the market place she discovered IPL (Intense Pulse Light). IPL also reduces: Fine Lines, Sun Damaged Skin, Age Spots, Acne and Spider Veins. As Jackie says “I saw the light 13 Years ago!” Why wait any longer?

If you need this kind of service here is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

Also available Relaxation Massages ~ melt away the every day stresses of life.

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International Women’s Week MARCH 2 - 8, 2014

A woman’s life over the decades A woman’s busy life can make her feel as though she’s caught up in turbulent waters, especially when she reaches another milestone birthday. From time to time she may feel the need to make sure she’s still heading in the right direction and that her values and objectives are still in line with her life goals.

As she goes through her twenties, she’s travelling a highway with no speed limit. Life’s great projects are taking shape — finishing school, career plans, travelling, adventure, romantic encounters. This is the decade for discovering the world and taking the first steps towards independence. Everything is possible at the dawn of adult life.

Then comes the thirties and maturity. Her ideas and opinions become more defined. A young woman becomes surer of the road she wants to take. She might become a mother. She might make her career her priority. Either way, she won’t let her growing responsibilities

compromise who she is. Her destiny is beginning to become clearer.

In the forties, the middle of life, comes a certain sense of urgency to live life to the fullest and push the boundaries. This is often the time to leave a failing marriage and start again, to transform life in some way, on a personal as much as a professional level. A woman who has always put the well-being of her family in the forefront suddenly feels the need to make more time for herself.

In a way, it is a good thing that her life forces her to regularly review the path ahead. It is a great way of ensuring that her internal GPS is still pointing in the right direction!

Photos by KELLY KENT

Community – The 25th annual Women’s Fair benefitting Interval House was held Nov. 2 in Carleton Place. Dozens of excited shoppers lined up as early as one hour before its opening to make sure they had a head start in viewing the dozens of vendor’s tables.

Maggie Lewis had a wide variety of her handmade statement jewelry on display at the fair.

A milestone birthday can remind a woman that it’s time to reset her internal GPS.

Celebration!

It’s25 A years ago Glenda opened Special Greetings…

HERITAGE PERTH CHRISTMAS HOUSE TOUR December 6 & 7, 2014

This entertaining and educational, 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.

Through the efforts of many volunteers and our wonderful corporate community, almost $120,000 has been raised in the last 8 years for education awards for deserving women and for local literacy programmes. Amazing!

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 or Jackie Boyer at cfuw2010@bellnet.ca

Please join us on

Saturday April 5th, 2014 from 9am - 5pm in celebration of our 25th Anniversary

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Barbara Shepherd 613-326-1361

Almonte Chiropractic Centre

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ith 23 years in practice, being a chiropractor is not just a job for me it’s my calling, my passion. I have lived it - I was a very sick kid, suffering from asthma, ecxema and allergies. I lived life going from one drug to the next. Then, at the age of 11, my mom brought me to a chiropractor and my life began to change. I experienced first hand healing from the ‘inside out’. I learned that health does not come in a bottle. All those drugs were never going to return my health to me. As I grew up receiving chiropractic care my immune system continued to get stronger and I got healthier and hence, why I chose to pay it forward by becoming a chiropractor and teaching others the power of the body to heal from the inside out. To help my community get healthy and stay healthy. To live out their God given

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potential.

I am married to my best friend and business partner Dr Mark Herman and we have 2 healthy teen age girls. For us, health is not simply a destination you ‘get to’ – it is an ongoing journey. It’s eating right, doing activities we love (like hiking, kayaking, running!), being grounded in our faith and keeping the nerve system free of interference so the body can express its full potential. Chiropractic is a lifestyle focused on creating health, not on treating disease.

We run a family based practice taking care of newborn babies, children, seniors and local top athletes! We continue to attend postgraduate seminars to constantly keep up to date with the latest techniques and research.

It is our vision to put Mississippi Mills on the map as one of the world’s largest centurian towns!

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Natatia’s One On One Fitness started in 2006, providing one on one personal training and nutrition services.

Natatia, personal trainer and nutrition counsellor of Natatia’s One On One Fitness works with a broad range of clientele.

Natatia also work with and offers private home sessions to rehabilitation clients. No matter what the fitness goal, Natatia has a program for everyone.

Natatia focuses on clients overall fitness experience not simply their workouts. Helping them realize that their goals are her priority and also works with them to make their goals sustainable for the long term.

This month Natatia’s One On One Fitness focus is on improving functional ability in older adults.

Natatia encourages older adults to train specific to their fitness goals and weaknesses. From elderly people seeking the confidence and strength needed to perform daily activities to recent retirees looking to train for better health.

Inevitably, as we advance in years, there is a natural decline in many of our physiological functions. Natatia’s goal is to help our community reduce this decline. The abilities to balance, react, move with agility, accelerate, and decelerate are vital components of daily living and fall prevention. These abilities will serve as key elements in an older adult fitness program and help provide them with greater confidence and abilities for years to come.

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Almonte resident seeing success with sunny store kkent@perfprint.ca

with handmade things that she would love to have in her own home.

“Many of the makers are moms like me,” she said. “Every item has a story behind it of where it came from and the person who made it.”

There’s a bit of a story behind the store’s name as well. Arbour has a background in advertising and marketing, and wanted to create a name that was inviting, bright and fun.

“I’ve always loved the word ‘hello,’” she said.

“It’s obviously a very inviting word, but I always wanted something really catchy.”

She chose “yellow” because it fit the bill: it’s a bright, happy and creative colour and, when paired with the word “hello,” it became a catchy and memorable name: Hello Yellow.

A crafter herself, Arbour created one of the focal pieces in her store. Mounted on the front of the shop’s counter is a large collage of buttons, which she painted white and placed behind glass. The word “hello”, written in her logo’s script, has been

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The Chamber assists our members by ensuring that local business issues are recognized and that we speak with ‘one voice’. We host helpful and informative speakers at our monthly Business at Breakfast events, and work with our community to ensure social and economic success for our local businesses. We also facilitate numerous networking opportunities and offer professional development experiences. We continue to offer group health insurance rates, member-to-member discounts & more. Congratulations to all our members and their continued success. We couldn’t exist without you!

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Teresa was raised in Alberta and British Columbia. She moved to Ottawa to pursue her university studies in French at the University of Ottawa. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts (Honours in Psychology and Concentration in Political Science) Magna Cum Laude in 2005. From 2001 to 2007, Teresa held several different positions with the House of Commons and the Library of Parliament.

Teresa graduated from the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law in 2009, having completed her law degree in French. Throughout her studies, she worked at the University of Ottawa Community Legal Clinic, and she was a member of the Editorial Board of the Ottawa Law Review and a research assistant to her constitutional law professor. She completed her articles by serving as a judicial law clerk at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Ottawa and was called to the bar in 2010.

Teresa regularly appears before the Superior Court of Justice and the Ontario Court of Justice. Her practice is concentrated in the area of family law, but she also practices in the areas of real estate, criminal law, and wills and estates. She represents clients in English and in French.

Teresa lives in Carleton Place with her husband who teaches high school in Ottawa, and their son, Theodore.

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Business – Yellow is a colour that calls to mind sunshine, daffodils, springtime and Almonte residents can now associate the colour with a Mill Street store.

Hello Yellow opened last July and is a general gift store offering everything from jewelry and candles to printed scarves and home décor items - but there’s a difference between this gift shop and all the other similar shops on Mill Street: all of the products available at Hello Yellow are made in North America.

“It’s really important to me to support local entrepreneurs like myself,” said Emily Arbour, the store’s owner.

Many of the products featured in the store come from the Ottawa Valley, Ottawa and Montreal, though some of the items are from Vancouver or small time companies in the United States.

Arbour, 34, used to own Blackbird, another gift shop just up the street from her current store. She owned Blackbird for five years before passing it onto its current owner so she could focus on her two small children, Clementine, 4, and Griffin, 2.

After a couple of years off, Arbour started to think about starting up another store.

“I’ve always really liked crafting and handmade things,” she said, “and I always wanted to have a shop that was dedicated to handmade products.”

So last May she started the process of creating Hello Yellow in an available space where the travel agency used was housed at 72 Mill Street. She painted the interior with clean neutrals and filled it

Arbour has been using social media as a way to market her store, and said she has been very happy with the response.

She said she is always looking for new products to carry and urges crafters who think their items would be a good fit to email her a few photos and a bit of information to shop@hello-yellow.ca.

More information about the store can be found at their Facebook page or by visiting www.helloyellow.ca.

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painted on the front, encompassing her store’s theme perfectly. It’s a showcase for beautiful, original handcrafted items.

Arbour is also one of the brains behind the Handmade Harvest, which is held twice a year in Almonte to celebrate local emerging crafters. Another hat she wears is her involvement in Small Town Thinking – a business that does community building activities and produces the locally themed shirts called Almontees (www.almontetee.com).

By KELLY KENT

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When visiting Burns Jewellers, you will encounter some of the ‘nicest women’ in Perth.

They will be happy to help you pick out that ‘special’ gift.

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WELL program helps women entrepreneurs in Lanark and North Leeds

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The idea for an International Women’s Day arose around the turn of the 20th century out of a long-standing movement for women to participate equally in society.

in the program,” he said.

Being a part of the WELL program can have many advantages: members have access to business mentors and coaches as well as workshops and training sessions to improve skills.

The workshops will be tailored to the specific needs of the program’s members.

“If we find there is a need for one (workshop) more than another, we’ll set something up,” said Jackson.

The workshops will focus on technical skills and problems but will be as specific as possible; bookkeeping, marketing and understanding financial statements are just some of the topics available.

Members of the program can be mentors, mentees or both, said Jackson. Mentors will ideally be successful, knowledgeable and skilled in one or many aspects of entrepreneurship.

Mentors and mentees will be matched up based on needs, then the two will meet up on an agreed upon schedule, usually for one or two hours per month.

There is no deadline to apply to be a member of the program, and you do not need to have a business loan either. Most women entrepreneurs are welcome, said Jackson.

Contact Kyle Jackson of the Valley Heartland CFDC at Kyle.Jackson@valleycfdc.com or call 613-283-7002 ext. 110 for more information about the WELL program.

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EMC News – Local women have a great opportunity to be entrepreneurs with a new pilot program from Valley Heartland Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC).

Women Entrepreneurs in Lanark and North Leeds (WELL) is one of three programs the corporation started last year, and aims to help local businesswomen flourish in the community.

Valley Heartland CFDC is a corporation that aims to develop communities, largely through providing business loans.

The WELL program, explained Valley Heartland CFDC executive director Susan Fournier, is to help small home-based businesses grow into larger businesses through microloans, or to help successful entrepreneurs expand their existing businesses with larger loans. Members of the WELL program will also have access to business mentors, coaches and workshops.

“All of our pilot programs are really about encouraging people to take that next step,” said Fournier.

Kyle Jackson, Valley Heartland’s business development co-ordinator, explained that almost anyone in the area can apply to be part of the WELL program.

“If you’re a woman and you own a business, you can pretty much be sure that you can take part

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Hi my name is Joyce Kirkham the owner/designer at Petals and Paint.

Petals and Paint is a Floral Design Studio located at 5 Bates Drive Carleton Place.

I have had the privilege of studying floral design with some of the best designers and master florists through the Canadian Academy of Floral Art, in Toronto, at the Boemar Floral Institute in Aalsmeer, Holland, and Flower School New York, in New York City.

I specialize in unique, and artistic floral arrangements and bouquets for weddings, events and special occasions. I believe that floral design is a form of art where innovation, creativity, and artistry are to be cherished. I work with you to take whatever your ideas may be and design creations to tickle any fancy. Because I focus on custom orders and not walk in business I provide personalized one on one service without interruption.

Please visit our website www.petalsandpaint.ca for more options and email us at joycekirkham@petalsandpaint.ca or call 613-257-2470 with your order

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Allison Adamovits M.S.W, R.S.W. Social Worker and Consultant

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Perth Physiotherapy opened in 2008 and has steadily grown since moving to 3 Beckwith Street East in 2010. The clinic now offers extended hours of service in Perth, 2 satellite locations in Westport and Sharbot Lake, home visits, Pilates classes and aqua therapy sessions at the Perth pool. In collaboration with Community Primary Health Care, Perth Physiotherapy also runs ‘Falls Prevention’ and senior exercise classes in the community.

Assessments and treatments for a wide variety of joint, soft tissue and neurological injuries and conditions are offered by Physiotherapists Catherine Ball, Andrea Picket, Lauralee Merkley and Danielle Mingelinckx. Physiotherapy Assistants Lynn McNames and Maxine Topping and Office Administrator Tawnya Graham round out the female contingent of the business.

Perth Physiotherapy continues to direct bill to WSIB, DVA, MVA and most extended health insurance plans and recently became a Ministry of Health Community Clinic. This means that eligible clients can receive an OHIP funded block of physiotherapy if they are referred by their Doctor or Nurse Practitioner.

For more information about Perth Physiotherapy, please visit our website, email, call or pop into the Perth clinic.

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You may have seen Jamie out and about in Carleton Place and Almonte, driving around in her Jeep visiting clients.

As an Advertising Consultant for the Canadian Gazette, Jamie enjoys interacting with all her valued clients, working with them to give them the best advertising results possible!

Originally from Ottawa, she has a background in sales and television broadcasting giving her the opportunity to have visited and learned about small communities throughout the region.

Living in Carleton Place for the last 17 years, she has seen how Carleton Place and Almonte have grown and prospered, making them great communities in which to live!

You can contact Jamie at the Canadian Gazette anytime at jgomes@metroland.com or 613 868-1910.

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Allison Adamovits M.S.W, R.S.W. is the Psychotherapist/Owner of the Carleton Place Positive Change Centre which offers personal counselling, family mediation, conflict resolution, parenting strategies and grief/cancer counselling.

Allison holds a Bachelors’ degree in Psychology, a Bachelors’ in Social Work and a Masters’ degree in Social Work. She is a member in good standing of the Ontario Association of Social Workers and the Lanark County Collaborative Family Law Assoc’n.

She is registered and accredited with the Ontario College of Social Workers.

She has over 26 years experience in all aspects of child, teen, couple, parental and family counselling.

Allison has expertise in: Child Development and Behaviour, Interpersonal & Family Dynamics, Family Violence, Dealing with Cancer, and the Dynamics of Single-parent/ blended/foster and adoptive Families. She works with all major E.A.P. programs and most insurance companies.

Allison is also a Licensed Lay Minister with the United Church of Canada and can offer counselling from a Christian perspective.

Check out her website:

www. carletonplacepositivechangecentre.com or just call for an appointment at 613 451 0139.

As she says,” We can’t change yesterday, but we can start today to make a better tomorrow!”

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International Women’s Week MARCH 2 - 8, 2014 Working women: finding new paths!

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Business – There is a new shop at 87 Gore St. in Perth that is housing some unique finds. Homing Instinct opened this month by designer Cheryl Matson and her friend Janina Fisher. Inside, you’ll find antiques, collectibles, vintage pieces and a whole lot more. “It’s a little bit of elegant and a whole lot of everything,” said Fisher. “Like feathers for your nest.”

Choosing a profession is, first and foremost, an expression of one’s personality. This choice should be made according to personal tastes and aptitudes; why blindly follow the beaten path if something else appeals to you? After all, you’ll spend a large part of your life in the workforce, so you’re much better off if you can live out your passions in your work.

One way to put an end to job discrimination is to provide women with a range of career choices that allow for flexible working conditions and a way to reintegrate after having children. Making such changes may seem threatening, but that’s a normal reaction when entrenched attitudes are overturned.

It is not so long ago that medicine and engineering were all-male preserves, where the “invasion” of women was derided. In their own ways and in their own eras, women such as Elizabeth Blackwell, Irma Levasseur, and Lucille Teasdale defied prejudice to practice medicine in more than just subordinate roles. These days, the healthcare system couldn’t do without women.

Any progress is a step forward for women and enriches those sectors which welcome these intrepid heroines. And the traditionally female-dominated sectors are still well populated by women who want to make use of their desire to care for, educate, and help others.

Changing the rules of the game was certainly overdue. There is no good reason why more women shouldn’t migrate towards mechanics, carpentry, forestry, military service, or road transportation. Every trade has its value, and everyone has their own likes and dislikes. It’s perfectly legitimate to want your livelihood to be a source of accomplishment, pride, and personal satisfaction.

News Editor Carleton Place-Almonte Canadian Gazette and the regional section of the EMC

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Ashley joined the editorial team in June 2007. She primarily covered news and events in Kemptville and the surrounding areas, before taking on the position of news editor for the Carleton Place-Almonte Canadian Gazette and the regional section of the EMC, in January 2012.

She has been working in the business for more than 10 years after graduating from Humber College’s print and broadcast journalism program.

Ashley loves her job and enjoys keeping the public informed on local news as well as showcasing the many people doing extraordinary things in our communities.

If you have a story idea you like to share with Ashley, please call her at 613-283-3182 ext. 156 or email akulp@perfprint.ca.

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Lorraine’s – Your Breast Care Studio & More Wednesday April 16, 2014 12:00 noon – 6:00 pm Come in and see the latest in

Trulife BREAST FORMS & BRAS! Call Crystal, our certified fitter, to book your appointment today.

Walk ins welcome, however, please be prepared to wait if we are seeing other clients.

Located at: 6 Lake Ave West., Carleton Place, ON. K7C 1L2 Telephone: (613) 854.7112 Monday to Saturday: 10 am to 4:00 pm

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Lorraine’s also sells swimwear from Germany and England, stylish headwear and ‘My Girls’ cream!

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The Council of Tay Valley Township would like to introduce you to their team of hard-working, dedicated women in municipal business!

In photo (from leŌ to right): Charlene Audet-Giles is the newest addi on to our team. Charlene replaced recent re ree Maxeen Munro in the posi on of Deputy Treasurer/Tax Collector. We send best wishes to Maxeen for her longstanding service to the Township and welcome Charlene on-board.

Charlene looks forward to ge ng to know our residents and assis ng them with their Finance needs.

Amanda Mabo, Clerk. The Clerk is responsible for Animal Control, Council and its Commi ees, Elec ons, Policies & Procedures, Informa on Technology, Police Services, Recrea on, Road Closings, Cemeteries, Vital Stats and more.

Jan Rawling, AdministraƟve Assistant – Public Works. In this capacity she is the first point of contact for residents’ queries regarding waste management and road related issues. Many residents will be familiar with Jan from her years of involvement with the Township’s recrea onal programs.

Janie Laidlaw, AdministraƟve Assistant – Planning. Janie reports to the Planner, Noelle Reeve, as well as assis ng Chief Building Official, Ed Freeborn, in the Building Department. Janie is more than pleased to assist residents wishing to purchase property or build within Tay Valley with their ques ons and concerns.

Pat McTavish, AdministraƟve Assistant – Finance. Pat presents a friendly face to residents needing assistance with taxes, dog licensing,

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lo ery licensing and a host of other items.

Noelle Reeve, Planner. Noelle is responsible for the Official Plan, Zoning, Severances, Subdivisions, Site Plan Control, Minor Variances, and more. Noelle is also very involved in planning and prepara on ac vi es for the 200th Anniversary Celebra ons in 2016, marking 200 years of se lement in Tay Valley.

Joanne Gallagher, AdministraƟve Assistant – Corporate. Joanne is normally the voice on the end of the phone when calling the Township. She assists the Clerk and Chief Administra ve Officer with ma ers related to Corporate Administra on, Recrea on, Livestock claims and more.

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Women working in non-traditional jobs are not taking the easy way out, but listening to their “inner voice”.

Ashley Kulp

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Women today, how their role has changed

Catherine Ellis and her team of professionals have been practicing accounting in North Grenville for over 12 years. In a world where the rhyme and reason of accounting often just does not make sense to the business owner, BCD takes the time (actually, it is the corporate mandate), to teach, to strengthen and give support so that owners can concentrate on what they do best, knowing that their accounting is well taken care of.

Just in time for tax season, this year, in addition to the already full slate of services they provide, BCD has now added income tax preparation.

Whether it is day-to-day accounting, business and finance training and seminars, audits, income tax prep, BCD Accounting comes highly recommended. Just see what one client has to say: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Catherine Ellis and her company (BCD ACCOUNTING) has been a lifesaver to me from the very first interactionâ&#x20AC;Ś I was 100% taught how to use my QuickBooksâ&#x20AC;Ś how to handle payroll and how to keep the business running smoothly and well organized by this company. I know that all my questions and confusions related to my Entries into the QuickBooks Program will be solved with my complete satisfaction. I would also like to mention that the customer service is OUTSTANDING. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;TS Salmon Electric Ltdâ&#x20AC;?.

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In the past, women were often referred to as the weaker sex. They were seen as overly emotional and were confined to their role as mistresses of the home, in charge of the childrearing and housekeeping but excluded from any real decision making. But today, the modern woman occupies many roles, more than could ever be counted on one hand â&#x20AC;&#x201D; she is a mother, friend, lover, partner, confidante, employee, boss, colleague, volunteer, and the list goes on.

Of course, with all that to manage, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not all smooth sailing in a womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s world. There are plenty of hurdles to jump every day: reconciling work-life balance; menstruation, pregnancy, nursing, and menopause; pressure to be skinny and free of body hair; competent in running a house; not to mention being there for her loved ones and searching for lost mittens. Yet being a woman also has its share of privileges and small pleasures that shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be forgotten. Here are just a few: â&#x20AC;˘ Enjoying her femininity and sensuality: wearing stiletto heels, silky outfits, and sexy underwear; being proud of her curves and knowing how to show them off to advantage. â&#x20AC;˘ Making the most of her beauty: trying out new looks with makeup and jewellery; treating herself to manicures and beauty treatments; adorning herself with sequins; and raving over a new shampoo that promises to make her hair even more beautiful, voluminous, and shiny. â&#x20AC;˘ Playing at being a lady: having doors opened for her; being carried across the threshold by her husband on her wedding day; sitting on his shoulders to be able to see a live show; curling up

The family of Lisa Hasler, General Manager of A&B Ford Sales, have been huge supporters of the Perth-Smiths Falls communities for more than 36 years. As well as being part of the ownership team at A&B Ford, along with Brad and Dean, Lisa has found the time to give back to the community that she grew up in. She is past vicechair of the GWM Hospital Foundation in Perth, assisted in organizing the Junior Golf Program and is an active member of the Perth Golf Course, just to touch on a few things she does. Lisa has a job she loves. Being the General Manager can be busy, but she is in it for the long haul. Lisa and staff are very grateful to all customers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; past, present and future â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for their support. Drop by any of the three locations of A&B Ford or visit them on the web at www.abford.com

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WOWFIT is the place to be in 2014 Inspiring Change is the 2014 theme for International Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s day and at WOWFIT our mission is to support womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s healthy change through nutrition, Meet our professional team; From left to right: exercise and lifestyle management in a safe and Owner and nutritional counsellor Sue Bulley, welcoming environment! personal trainer Buffy Armour, WOWFIT opened its doors in August 2013 and we trainers Karen Cardinal and Danielle Wilson. feature a full service womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health and fitness centre featuring 4 classesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; daily. Membership also includes circuit training, use of recumbent bikes, treadmills, elliptical and vibration machines. We also provide nutritional counselling and personal training. We offer you a comprehensive fitness assessment that establishes a baseline to help with an overall plan.

It is our job to make your health a priority. Come in and experience what a community of women can accomplish together at WOWFIT!

77 Gore St E Lower Level, Perth (613) 466-0489

Sharon Sinfield Advertising Sales Carleton Place / Almonte Sharon has been with the EMC /Canadian Gazette for over 9 years! Sharon knows the newspaper industry like the back of her hand and as a Carleton Place native she is an expert when it comes to local businesses and suggesting the best ways for them to advertise.

Sharon is a huge believer that people should shop local.

Sharon volunteers at many local events and is a huge supporter of local businesses. Call Sharon today to discuss newspaper and digital advertising.

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65 Lorne Street, P.O. Box 158, Smiths Falls, Ontario K7A 4T1

LAURIE BOWEN B.Ed., C.D.C., M.S.W., R.S.W.

Arts For Life Psychotherapy, is the private practice of Laurie Bowen, who holds a Masters Degree from Wayne State University, in Social Work. Laurie also has a teaching degree in Dramatic Arts and is a Certified Addiction Counsellor. Laurie is certified in Montessori Methods for Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Dementia, developed by Maria Montessori, the first female physician in Italy, and adapted for people with Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Dementia by Dr. Camp.

Laurie is also a musician and song writer, author and gifted speaker and is available to provide inspiration and motivation presentations to your group. Her book â&#x20AC;&#x153;Life Lessons I Learned From My DoGâ&#x20AC;? is released as an e-book. Find it by author or title at www.kobo.com and/or at www.amazon.com.

Laurie is entertaining with a great sense of humour and she has a keen ability to make you feel at ease. A compassionate and empathetic mother and grandmother, Laurie seeks to bring peace and healing into the lives of everyone she meets. She believes that learning never ends and has become a certified trainer in Elder Abuse and also as a Laughter Yoga Teacher and she is available to provide both of these services to your employees, group, family or friends!

Laurie is partnering with An Osteopath Approach to bring you an 8 week Art and Music Therapy program for children and youth on Wed from 4:00â&#x20AC;&#x201C;5:30 pm held at 205 Main St. in Merrickville. Register on line at www.artsforlifepsychotherapy.com. Some of the proceeds will go to the Canadians For The Children of Africa, who supports the Ebenezer Life Center in Kenya and the 650 orphans who live there.

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MARCH 2 - 8, 2014 Infertility and motherhood, conceiving the inconceivable baby arrives.

The same goes for adoption. Women who have adopted are usually comfortable describing the experience as fulfilling ; it is often a matter of shifting one’s expectations. Adoption remains a first choice for many women, even among those capable of bearing children, despite the demands of the adoption process. Their desire is to offer a deprived child a stable life and a loving family.

Who said that having a family was like a fairy tale? Just as the swallow makes her nest, it’s usually the mother who builds the spirit of a family, one twig at a time. After the miracle of life, comes the miracle of love.

Having grown up in Lanark County, as well as being one of the few women selling vehicles in the automotive industry, taking care of my customers during and after their vehicle purchase is my up-most priority. At Mike Fair’s, we treat our customers like family and not just like a number.

As a full line dealership, we offer Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillacs with a wide selection of models and options, to suite your driving needs. I invite you to call, email tanyas@mikefairchevcadilac.com, or drop by in person to arrange for a test drive and review the numerous lease and purchase options available to you. – Tanya

Call today to book your “GIRLS NIGHT OUT” and receive a Bonus Gift!

Dawn Rodger is the ExecuƟve Director of Beth Donovan Hospice, where she leads a small team of extremely dedicated professionals. Widely recognized for her contribuƟons as a PalliaƟve Care and Funeral Services professional, Dawn demonstrates community leadership through specialized commitments in the promoƟon of client health. Her appointment to the competency-based Champlain Hospice PalliaƟve Care Program Board as well as Chair of the Champlain Regional Bereavement Working Group enables her to promote soluƟons to hospice palliaƟve care challenges across Eastern Ontario. Dawn has successfully led a Community Partnership Excellence IniƟaƟve enhancing the provision of Hospice Services provided through the amazing volunteers of Beth Donovan Hospice.

Name: Title: Company: Phone: Email:

Dawn Rodger ExecuƟve Director Beth Donovan Hospice, Kemptville, ON 613-258-9611 dawn.rodger@bethdonovanhospice.ca

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Back In Motion is a Registered Massage Therapy clinic where clients come to rid themselves of aches and pains and/or to simply to relax.

Back In Motion celebrated their 4th anniversary on March 8th, 2014, and has just recently added a fourth RMT to their team. Jen Horler, RMT, will be working part-time at Back In Motion, allowing the clinic to increase their evening and Saturday availability and keep up with the Left to right: Jen Horler, Jen Wilson, Megan Wyszynski and demand for these hours as the clinic continues Nadine Pickard. to grow.

Therapists at the clinic are determined to help you attain your goals of treatment. Everybody is different, which is why our treatments are as well. Back In Motion is proud to say we have provided effective, tailored treatments for clients from 4mths old to 94 years old! Give us a call or send us an email — you never know what massage can do for YOU until you try it!

Call, email or visit our website for more info or to book your appointment today!

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Motherhood represents an important step in the lives of many women. Sometimes becoming a mother is part of a predetermined personal path. Sometimes it comes as a shock that only subsides with the birth of the child. Sometimes, a woman’s dream of starting a family fades when fertility challenges arise.

Medical procedures such as artificial insemination and in vitro fertilization can lend a helping hand to Mother Nature, allowing more women to experience the unique adventure of motherhood.

It goes without saying that these techniques are not very romantic, but many women are ready to forego the frills in order to hold a little one in their arms. Everything else is forgotten as soon as the longed for

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Emerging from the shadow, women in politics

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Society is an extended family which can only gain from the contribution of women.

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Andrea has been with The Record News since 2006 and still shares the same passion for what she does as when she started almost 8 years ago. “I love meeting new people and working with businesses within our community. If I can assist them in helping their business grow, that’s a great feeling,” says McMurtry.

Andrea looks forward to helping all businesses in the Smiths Falls area with their print and digital needs from online marketing, flyers, print ads, magazines to web design!

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$BSMFUPO 1MBDF 5FSSBDF t Retirement Home 6 Arthur Street, Carleton Place 613-253-7360 crccarleton@symphonyseniorliving.com Tracy Latreille, Business Office Coordinator has been enjoying the social interaction and family environment of CP Terrace for the past 8 years. This is evident because you always see her smiling when she greets you!

Connie McIntosh, Executive Director has been at CP Terrace for 6 years. With a nursing background she has been in the Retirement Home industry for 24 years. She enjoys the day to day interaction with seniors and loves to make a difference in their lives.

Elizabeth (Liz) Taylor, Community Relations Coordinator goes to work every day knowing that she can help seniors & their families make the right choice when it comes to retirement living. For the past 7 years that Liz has been at Carleton Place Terrace, she listens and addresses the concerns of seniors and their families, educating them & helping with this exciting yet sometimes difficult transition.

Mary Perkins has been the Activity Director for 10 years & loves spending her time with the residents and coming up with new & exciting events every month, . an example of a few activities you will find here: daily exercises, shuffle board, shopping trips, live entertainment weekly, mystery parties, crafts/baking, etc. engaging the residents to occupy their time with activities that suit their lifestyle and preferences.

All four of these women live in the area and are active members of the community, through the local Chambers , charities, business groups to name a few. Carleton Place Terrace invites you for a personal tour and lunch to learn more about their new Oasis Neighborhood, suite styles, daily activities, respite, trial & permanent stays

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Other women combine discretion and visibility with skill. Some first ladies leave their personal stamp on their country’s political history, sometimes going so far as to eclipse the popularity of their famous politician husbands.

The face of politics is more feminine than it would first appear. So our congratulations should go to those who dare to contribute to our society’s advancement in this way.

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encouraging to see that the role played by women is gradually moving them off the back benches.

Influential women lead organizations of all types and occupy key political posts, such as provincial premier. Women are also parliamentary assistants, advisors, managers, and strategists; hopefully, some of them will dare to make the leap to become members of parliament, cabinet ministers, and, one day, prime ministers.

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wishing to enter politics to build a reputation and a public image. It is difficult to obtain the support of a political party; difficult to access networks and the necessary financing to support their work and electoral campaigns; and difficult to win over voters.

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As a Mortgage Broker I have access to over 40 different lenders and all of the products they offer.

This ensures I am always able to find the mortgage product that best suits my client’s needs.

It doesn’t cost you anything to find your best options, but it could cost you thousands not to!

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Around the world, there are far fewer women than men who are actively involved in politics. Among the countries where women predominate, Rwanda is at the top of the list! Indeed, the radical reworking of electoral and parliamentary processes remains a primary way to promote sexual equality in leadership roles.

It is the case both here and elsewhere that because women still assume most family and household responsibilities, their professional and financial situations are generally weaker.

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International Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Week MARCH 2 - 8, 2014

Celebrating women and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history only has to think of Hillary Clinton, whose role at the heart of the American government made her one of the most powerful women in the world, or of Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany.

However, we still have a long way to go. Statistics published by the UN remind us that 70 percent of women around the world are subjected to physical or sexual violence at least once in their lives, and that 603 million women live in countries where domestic violence is not considered to be a crime.

Angie has been with A&B Ford as Parts Manager in Smiths Falls for over 8 years. With new makes and models beginning to arrive, along with advancing technology, every day brings a new challenge.

As always, we service, repair and accessorize all makes and models. Check out our new Spring Specials coming soon! Stop in, call or check out our website at www.abford.com. You can also follow us on

According to the United Nations, some 603 million women live in countries where domestic violence is not considered to be a crime.

left to right, Amy Nadeau, Carol Suthers, Lori Lachance, Lynn Card, Carole Lavergne. (Missing from photo Dorothy Kenny, Danette McDonald, Brenda Paquette, Angela Creamer and Jane Carnegie)

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Bayshore Home Health is proud to be making a difference in our community since 1988. Our Carleton Place branch has 11 female Administrative Staff, and over 50 female Caregivers, providing nursing and home support services to meet the needs of residents of North Lanark and North Grenville Counties 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For many Canadians, home health care is a preferred alternative to a hospital, long term care facility or retirement residence. It allows individuals to stay in their own homes, preserving their independence and dignity, and enhancing their quality of life. We have an exceptional Team of Caregivers and our goal is to treat your family as if they where our family.

Perth resident Carol Ann Lehovich alongside her husband Ed purchased Embers in 2008. Embers is a family owned and operated business nestled in the heart of Perth. Embers specializes in high quality wood, gas and pellet stoves and ďŹ replaces.

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Visit Carol Ann and the girls in their large showroom or online at www.embers.on.ca to learn more.

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The concept of Shakti Kula Yoga came together when Amber Percival and Ellie McMillan met in a yoga class. Sharing a passion for movement, connection, and business they dreamed of a space that would serve as a s community hub.

Shakti means divine feminine. Kula is community and family. Yoga is to join or unite. Shakti Kula Yoga is a yoga studio space to discover your strengths in practice while growing and sweating with a community.

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1 Sherbrooke St. East Perth Ontario www.perth-yoga.com info@shaktikulayoga.com

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Since 1977, International Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day has been held annually on March 8. Coordinated by the United Nations, this event is an opportunity to review past battles and achievements, while also looking to the future.

Americans were the first to celebrate women and their contributions to history. In 1909, the Socialist Party of America dedicated February 28 to this cause. The tradition continued for several years before disappearing.

A few years later, Europeans also advocated activities aimed at highlighting the importance of women in society. In 1911, more than a million people emphasized the point by taking part in a public demonstration that was held simultaneously in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland.

Since then, the role of women in society has greatly evolved. Starting in 1917, women in different regions across Canada gradually won the right to vote. The American constitution was amended to enfranchise women in 1920.

Since then, many women have occupied key political positions. One

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Tracey and Elly are often the ďŹ rst point of contact at Pankow Financial Solutions. With over 17 years combined service, Tracey and Elly are an invaluable resource to clients and are committed to ensuring the highest possible standards of service.

Elly joined Pankow Financial Solutions in 2006. She is a graduate of distinction from Business Administration â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Marketing Program at St. Lawrence College and has a wealth of experience in customer service from a variety of previous positions. Elly is very active within her community and is a key contributor to Big Daddyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cow Paddy fundraiser held annually near North Augusta.

Tracey Pankow

Operations Manager

Ellie Jordan

Administrator - Client Services

37 William Street E, Smiths Falls 613-283-5510

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Tracey started with Pankow Financial Solutions in 2004.

She is responsible for the hiring and development of staff and all marketing/media relations. Tracey draws on her education and experience in small business and management in designing and implementing our client service standards and policies. Tracey is the founder and President of Together Smiths Falls which runs community events like Movies Under the Stars and Music in the Park.

She is also sits on the board of the Downtown Business Association and is committed to making her community a better place for all.

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International Women’s Week MARCH 2 - 8, 2014

Meet the Women of Mike Fair’s!

Back row left to right: Joanne Flegg, reception; Emily Haggett, Service Advisor Front row left to right: Tanya Sweeney-Crosbie, Sales/Leasing; Kristine Fair, General Manager; Darlene Muldoon, Payable/Receivables; Sherri Varcoe, Service Advisor; Trish Harris, Warranty/Collision Clerk; Lisa Crosbie, Customer Relations

Why purchase or service your vehicle at Mike Fair Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac?

Is it because we’ve been serving Smiths Falls, Perth, Lanark, and the Ottawa Valley since 1987 or that we claim to be famous for fairness? Or is it the team of women at Mike Fair’s? Quite simply, we are here to work with you and provide you with fair, courteous, and consistent service that you deserve. We listen to what you need, and together find the solution that makes sense for you. We are mothers, wives, sisters, and daughters.

Our time is valuable to us, as we know yours is valuable to you. We understand what you need, because we have similar needs – quite simply, ‘we get it’. Experience the treatment you deserve from our team at…

Tropical Escape has been in business for over 20 years providing Tanning & Mystic Spray Tanning services, ensuring that each client gets the best advice and service!

Offering a full line of tanning products, as well as men’s and women’s swimwear, unique tropical, locally made jewelry pieces, we have everything to help create a serene, tropical experience for clients looking to have healthy bronzed skin and everything they need to head South!

With a number of promotions each year, we invite everyone to drop in and discover our friendly service and get great Wendy Campell, Gillian Kinson, deals on tanning packages, including up to date mystic Tosha Latreille-Vieira, Katie Mellor tanning, which has become so popular!

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Women’s Business Group of Carleton Place and area A Support Network for business women who work or reside in Lanark County

CARING FROM THE VERY BEGINNING

Our Goals: Sharing information and ideas to strengthen & improve our business activities Providing a networking & referral base for our members Fostering friendships FUNdraising for charitable organizations Alternating meetings: 2

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They are physicians, nurses, staff, volunteers, and even our CEO and Board Chair. In fact, 93% of CPDMH’s staff are women, each doing their part to provide the very best care.

Tuesday of the month in Carleton Place

Lunch meetings: 12 PM at Ballygiblins Restaurant (151 Bridge Street) th Next lunch meeting—March 11 Breakfast meetings: 7:30 AM at Thruway Restaurant (Hwy 7 and McNeeley Ave.) th Next breakfast meeting—April 8 Evening meetings: including workshops, networking, and social evenings scheduled periodically—Check Facebook for details

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On May 22, 1953, two years prior to the opening of Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital (CPDMH), 90 ladies a ended the first mee ng of the Hospital Auxiliary. They elected Mrs. Annie Johnston as their first president. Since then, many caring and crea ve women have provided vital and essen al care to our pa ents, in a variety of ways.

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NEW Members are always welcome—For more information, contact Verna at (613) 257-4657

CelebraƟng InternaƟonal Women’s Week are (back row): Linda Howard, Judi Agnew, Gloria Todd, Janice Nephin, Laurie Lewis, Karen Smith and Toni Surko and (front row): Sara MacPherson, Sylvia Holtschneider and Laurie Scissons.

On March 8, CPDMH will celebrate the contribu on of all staff members — including these great women. Thank you to all of our women staff members, physicians and volunteers — you each help to make CPDMH a great place!

Dr. C. L. Eamon, Dr. Marriott

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“WE PUT THE ‘CARE’ IN EYE CARE!” 212 Van Buren Street, Kemptville

Wendy LeBlanc, Mayor of Carleton Place, grew up in a family dedicated to community service. Born and raised here, she moved away following her marriage to Frank, a member of the Canadian Armed Forces, and, after living and travelling extensively in Canada and Europe for 20 years, they returned to Carleton Place to raise their daughter, Sarah. Wendy had a successful 35-year career as an elementary school teacher, with BA and MEd degrees from Queen’s University.

Her extensive experience volunteering in organizations including Communities in Bloom, the Horticultural Society, and the Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum, proved invaluable when she made the move to serve as a member of Council in 2003.

Wendy brings to her current role a strong background of creative, forward-thinking, committed, and involved leadership. Dedicated to the vision of creating prosperity and vitality in our community, Wendy views quality of life and economic development issues as closely linked, and is devoted to engaging citizens and working together as a community, to bring vision to reality.

Contact Wendy at 613-257-6206 or wleblanc@carletonplace.ca or www.wendyleblanc.ca.

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Optometrists Dr. Eamon and Dr. Marriott are pleased to celebrate International Women’s Day with the other female entrepreneurs in the area. Dr. Marriott has been an associate in the practice since February 2013. Both Dr. Eamon and Dr. Marriott graduated from the University of Waterloo with their Advanced Certificate in Ocular Disease and Therapeutics. They enjoy treating patients of all ages, providing eye care and treatment of disorders of the eyes, including retinal photography, high tech eye wear, the latest innovations in contact lenses and therapeutics. Dr. Eamon and Dr. Marriott believe in providing care to people in need, including visits to local nursing homes and schools, as well as being involved in providing eye care overseas with Optometry Giving Sight. In December, Dr. Marriott traveled to Jodhpur, India as part of an international clinic team, where over the two week period, they were able to provide free eye exams and glasses to thousands of people.

Dr. Eamon and Dr. Marriott live in Kemptville. In Dr. Eamon’s free time, she enjoys travelling, hiking and snowboarding, while Dr. Marriott is a big fan of Cross-Fit and road cycling.