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Coun. Dawn Quinn stands outside her store Dawn’s Closet in Smiths Falls where she had members of the public storming in to confront her about her opinions on the province’s basic income pilot project. It caused enough concern for Quinn that she called Smiths Falls police, who ended up watching her store and home to ensure her safety. year trial. Quinn disagreed with some of her colleagues, including Mayor Shawn Pankow and fellow councillors Lorraine Allen and Joe Gallipeau, during the initial debate about the issue, cit-
ing that more education was needed to help solve issues of systemic poverty, not the basic income pilot project — which in her view would not be the panacea to solve the real struggles Quinn acknowledged a lot of Smiths
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When it comes to a supportive community, you’d be hard-pressed to find one more giving than Smiths Falls. But while the town is famous for helping out their own, the community’s support for Kenya Help — a nonprofit organization started by Smiths Falls-raised Nancy Stevens — has meant women and children more than 11,000 kilometres away have benefited greatly. During Stevens’ two-week trip to Kenya last month, a wall was completed around a Women’s Empowerment Centre in Kibiko to provide the women with security, and a pig pen — complete with pigs — was constructed to provide women with a sustainable income generation activity at the centre. The pen is already full with 36 pigs because the two females gave birth. “It was awesome to see the baby pigs,” said Stevens. “They’re so loud, they sound like squealing babies.” Smiths Falls donated some $2,000 cash at the second-last Kenya Help fundraiser hosted by the Smiths Falls and District Arts and Culture Council at the Station Theatre for Kenya Help before she departed for East Africa in early February. “It was great Smiths Falls was able to give a cash donation because we were able to get food and water (as a result of the cash donation),” said Stevens. The donations given by Smiths Falls and other places helped the organization go above and beyond their fundraising target, meaning Stevens could do some extra good while abroad. With the extra funds, Stevens was
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the basic income pilot at council, the community had turned on her. “People come to my store to talk to me, why? Because I’m the little hair stylist down the street. I was willing to talk to anybody,” she said, but added that the way people approached her made it difficult to have constructive dialogue. Quinn said multiple people entered her business to voice concerns about her opinions on the basic income pilot in an aggressive manner, including a woman who began to yell at Quinn in her place of business. But, she said, it wasn’t just at her store that she faced altercations. Quinn reported that she was “attacked” in a local restaurant while eating breakfast, had notes put on her car in both Smiths Falls and Perth, and had a plethora of emails and social-media messages directed at her — many of which included content that was personal and hurtful. “The emails were horrendous,” she said. “It got to a point where I couldn’t open them.” Quinn said that after fellow council members realized how bad things were, they were very supportive. “They didn’t realize it was like that,” she said. Coun. John Maloney, who also spoke out with questions about, and criticism of, the basic income pilot project, didn't face the same backlash as Quinn, who he said was an "easy target" for people. "She didn't deserve that," he said. “You know what was hard, people said don’t take it personal,” said Quinn. “But, you know, it was personal — it was scary.” Since Christmastime, the barrage has let up, but Quinn said the anger directed at her is still stirring. Quinn acknowledges that residents have a right to voice concerns and opinions about her decisions around the horseshoe, but said many people just didn’t understand what she was trying to get across — especially as it relates to comments made about making a pound of ground beef and macaroni last — or where she comes
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from as a single mom. “What I was trying to say was my mother would make things work,” she said. “My mother would stretch.” Quinn acknowledged that “the system is broken” and the town needs help. She said that the community needs more resources for mental health, better housing, and access to good food with the skills to be able to prepare it. “There’s lots of people who need help,” she said. “It’s just finding the right way to help.” Quinn said she was elected because she was a visibly active member of the community, ranging from being the first chair of The Chocolate and Railway Festival to sweeping cigarette butts off the town’s sidewalks. But now, Quinn said, after this experience, she doesn’t know if she’ll run for council again. “I’m not sure it’s worth it,” she said. Quinn said that as a result of this experience, her business and health have suffered — but at least for this council term Quinn will continue to be a strong voice in the council chambers. "If we had seven people sitting around the horseshoe who never disagreed, would the town run?" she asked. "I don't think so." Coun. Cummings said that the “targeting” of a councillor is “wrong and won’t be tolerated.” Cummings said the whole reason why councillors sit on council is to express their opinions and represent the people, and for opposition to be taken to such lengths is out of line. Cummings encouraged members of council to contact police if they feel threatened. “They do take it seriously, and they’re there to help,” he said. Community Safety Officer Aaron Tompkins said that while members of the community have every right to voice their opinions about what town councillors say, “We have freedom of speech laws. Where it crosses the line is if there are any threats made.” “If there is a legitimate threat or fear for safety, police will get involved,” said Tompkins.
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The health unit has acquired a few more marijuana goggles to add to their educational arsenal – something that will come in handy now that legalized marijuana may soon be on the horizon. The goggles simulate the visual impairment one would experience under the influence of marijuana and will be used to educate the public and local students about the impact marijuana can have on cognition and reaction time. The goggles will be used at Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute’s educational session with Community Safety Officer, Aaron Tompkins, and will likely be available for the public
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dren at Kibiko Primary School just outside Nairobi in Ngong, Kenya. “We did way more than we thought,” she said. “It’s very exciting.” Stevens also reported that the 12-yearold Kenyan girl, Rahab Wambui, from the Ngong slums recently sponsored by the Smiths Falls Catholic Women’s League (CWL) was doing great. Thanks to the CWL, Rahab was able to start attending boarding school just before the new year. “She’s doing so well,” said Stevens. Stevens even brought a big bag on behalf of the CWL with pads of paper and pencils for the young girl on her trip. But Stevens' work isn’t over for this year yet. Thanks to a private donation of $10,000 that Kenya Help received before she left for Kenya for her 2017 trip, Stevens will also be able to construct an outdoor kitchen, toilet and shower facility at the Women’s Empowerment Centre. “I’ve never received anything like that,” said Stevens. “I literally wept like a baby.” Stevens said the project is dependant on her board’s approval, but suspects it’ll be completed in the next couple of months. “They’re going to be self-sufficient, which is huge,” she said. By being a self-sufficient centre, it means the women will be more secure and will have more resources at their
disposal on-site. The extra project means the Women’s Empowerment Centre will be finished until the next planned expansion, leaving Stevens to redirect her attention to also assist a rehabilitation centre for boys, the Global Hope Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre. “It’s not just about the girls, it’s about everyone,” said Stevens. “They need love, care and protection just like the girls do. “We all look at the same sky, we all have to be kind to each other,” she said. During her February trip, Stevens met with Joseph a former street boy himself and administrator for the boys’ rehabilitation centre located in Ngong, that houses 79 boys rescued from the streets — including one boy who lived without clothes for an entire year because he was so poor. After meeting with Joseph and the boys at the centre, Stevens said her heart strings were yanked. Stevens said she reached into her purse and got out all the money that I had and said, “This is all I have,” to which Joseph replied, “This is more than we’ve ever had.” “I’m really excited to work with the boys,” said Stevens. To donate to Kenya Help you can go to kenyahelp.ca and click the "donate" button. The website will take you to CanAssist Africa Relief Trust where you can scroll the charities to find Kenya Help. You can also send a cheque to: Kenya Help, PO Box 1856, Kingston, ON, K7L 5J7.
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A Smiths Falls delegation met with the province to advocate town as a host for the province’s basic income pilot project. Mayor Shawn Pankow said that the delegation had a "great meeting" on Tuesday, Feb. 28 with Chris Ballard, Ontario's Minister of Housing and minister responsible for the poverty reduction strategy, which includes the basic income pilot file shared with the Minister of Community and Social Services, Helena Jaczek. Pankow said the minister was “very receptive” and indicated that
the town made a “compelling case” during the delegation’s meeting at Queen’s Park. Pankow said the province had heard about Smiths Falls after the fallout from council's decision to deny the delegation going forward in December. After a media firestorm, the delegation came back to council for discussion in January where it was approved. The delegation included town staff, Coun. Chris Cummings and Lanark County Warden Bill Dobson. Cummings said the meeting was “fruitful” and it was clear that the
news of the controversy surrounding the pilot had reached them. Cummings said the media attention surrounding the conference gave the town a “leg up” in their bid to have the pilot come to Smiths Falls. “I was very proud to be there,” he said. The town was originally supposed to meet with the province at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association Conference at the end of January, but the delegation missed the meeting due to a communication issue. The province is expected to pick host communities for the basic income pilot project in mid-April.
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regular council meeting on Monday, March. 6. Pankow said that the parking lot is only for those attending the arena, located on Cornelia Street, not for the hospital, as indicated in town bylaws. Pankow warned violators are at risk of being ticketed if they park at the community centre and walk across the street to the hospital.
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Offers available from March 1 – 31, 2017. 1Bonus cash discount of $3,500/$1,500/$1,250/$1,500/$1,500/$1,000 will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes and is applicable to customers who lease, finance or purchase any 2017 Titan/2017 Rogue/2017 Sentra/2017 Pathfinder/2017 Murano/2017 Micra. Certain conditions apply. 2Nissan parts and accessories credit (“credit”) is available on select new and previously unregistered 2017 Nissan models purchased/leased/financed and delivered between March 1, 2017 and March 31, 2017. Maximum $4000 credit available on 2017 Titan models only. Other models qualify for lesser credit amounts as follows: $1,300 (2017 Micra, Versa Note)//$1,625 (2017 Altima, Sentra)//$1,950 (2017 Maxima, Juke, Rogue, Murano, Pathfinder, Armada). Credit consists of a discount that can only be used at the time of initial purchase/lease/finance and applied towards the purchase of Nissan accessories from an authorized Nissan dealer. Credit cannot be used towards the costs of installation of Nissan accessories and cannot be deducted from the negotiated selling price of the vehicle. Credit will be deducted from the price of Nissan accessories after taxes. Any unused portion of this credit will not be refunded and may not be banked for future use. Customer is responsible for all costs not otherwise covered by credit. Credit has no cash surrender value and cannot be applied to past transactions. Conditions apply. Offer is subject to change or cancellation without notice. See your participating Nissan dealer or visit Choosenissan.ca for details. Payments cannot be made on a weekly basis, for advertising purposes only. *Representative monthly lease offer based on a new 2017 Rogue S FWD/2017 Sentra SV CVT Style Package at 0.99%/0.99% lease APR for 39/39 months equals monthly payments of $254/$214 with $1,495/$995 down payment, and $0 security deposit. Lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km/year with excess charged at $0.10/km. Total lease obligation is $11,403/$9,357. Lease Cash of $0/$1,760 is included in the advertised offer. My Choice Bonus Cash of $1,500/$1,250 is included in the advertised offer. ▲Models shown $38,024/$28,029 selling price for a new 2017 Rogue SL Platinum (PL00)/ 2017 Sentra SR Turbo CVT Premium (RL00). All Pricing includes Freight and PDE charges ($1,795/$1,600) air-conditioning levy ($100), applicable fees, manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable. License, registration, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. Offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. Certain conditions apply. ©2017 Nissan Canada Inc.
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Smiths Falls 'tax-neutral' budget passes with unanimous vote Evelyn Harford
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The final iteration of the Smiths Falls 2017 budget passed with a lower tax increase and lower water and wastewater rate increases than initially proposed in November, in what council is touting as the town's first "tax-neutral budget." Despite the town’s property value assessments have gone down by approximately $13-million, resulting in lost taxation revenue of $389,304 for Smiths Falls, the town will increase tax revenues by $3,138, income that's necessary to allow Smiths Falls to continue to focus on current operating reality and provide the necessary capital allocation for the town's current and future needs. Mayor Shawn Pankow called the loss in assessments “a temporary loss,” stating that the buildings that had reduced assessments are still standing (such as the County Fair Mall) and with plans starting to be executed at these sites – the town will see an increase in assessment,
which with increase the amount of commercial tax their owners will have to pay to the town. Pankow spoke about the town getting back on track with their strategic priority of financial sustainability and was excited to see the fruits of the town’s labour showing in the most recent budget. The service sustainability reviews have now reaped some $250,000 in savings, savings which are being passed on to taxpayers in this budget. “This budget hits on all strategic priorities,” said Pankow. With the decreased tax increase and water and wastewater increases, the lost revenues of $251,435 will be made up by decreasing transfers to wastewater and water capital reserves. However, the town's interim treasurer, Janet Koziel said back in February, this change will not impact water and wastewater capital projects for 2017. In a recorded vote, the budget passed unanimously. Councillors Jay Brennan and Joe Gallipeau were absent for the vote. Visit www.insideottawavalley.com for full version.
Smiths Falls to get ‘Internet Safety Zone’ Evelyn Harford
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Smiths Falls will soon have an “Internet Safety Zone” to facilitate safe online deals at the Smiths Falls police department. The move comes to improve safety for people who are buying or selling things online through sites like Kijiji or Craigslist. A parking space — monitored 24/7 — will be allocated at the Smiths Falls police station located at 7 Hershey Dr. to improve the safety of online deals.
There have been lots of stories about deals going bad, people getting ripped off or even killed, like in the case of Tim Bosma murdered after trying to purchase a truck through Kijiji, said Const. Aaron Tompkins, the Smiths Falls police community safety officer. “At least this way it’s a safe space,” he said. Tompkins said the police are just waiting on a signage to signify the “safe zone” and will likely have the parking spot in operation this week. The Record News will keep readers updated as to when the “Internet Safety Zone” becomes available.
Smiths Falls man charged with drug trafficking On Friday, March 3, Smiths Falls Police concluded a three-month investigation into a male believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in Smiths Falls. Police arrested the male and later executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at his residence on Brockville Street. During the arrest and subsequent search warrant police seized an amount of cocaine, hashish and marijuana. Also seized was cash, as well as merchandise believed to be traded for drugs.
Vrej Massih, 61 of Smiths Falls is charged with four counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking and three counts of possession of property obtained by crime. The Smiths Falls Police Service urges anyone with further information regarding this incident, or similar incidents, to contact our service at 613-283-0357. Information may be provided anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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TOWN OF SMITHS FALLS NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT (RIDEAU HOTEL 20 BECKWITH STREET NORTH) Owner: 2373706 Ontario Limited Agent: Dagenais and Associates Inc.
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TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Smiths Falls will hold a public meeting on the 30th day of March, 2017 at 5:00 PM in the Town Hall, 77 Beckwith Street North, to consider proposed Official Plan Amendment under Section 17 of the Planning Act and Zoning By-law Amendments under Section 34 of the Planning Act, RSO 1990, as amended. AND TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Smiths Falls passed resolution 2017-01-16 lifting the moratorium in accordance with Section 22(2) permitting the applicant to file an Official Plan Amendment to the newly adopted Smiths Falls Official Plan (Bylaw 8750-2017) AND TAKE NOTICE that the application was deemed to be complete on March 2nd, 2017 as to the prescribed information and material to be provided under subsection 17(4) and 17(5) of the Planning Act; and the information and material provided is available to the public at the locations identified below under the heading “Additional Information” TAKE NOTICE that if you wish to be notified of the adoption of the proposed Official Plan and Zoning Applications, or of the refusal of a request to amend the Bylaws, you must make a written request to the Clerk, Town of Smiths Falls, 77 Beckwith Street North, P.O. Box 695, Smiths Falls, Ontario, K7A 4T6. TAKE NOTICE that if a person or public body does not make oral or written submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Town of Smiths Falls before the proposed Official Plan and Zoning Applications are adopted, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Town of Smiths Falls to the Ontario Municipal Board. AND TAKE NOTICE that the lands are also subject to an application for Site Plan Control under Section 41 of the Planning Act (File: SP-01-17). ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the proposed Official Plan and Zoning Applications are available for inspection during normal business hours at the Municipal Offices, 77 Beckwith Street North.
DATED AT THE TOWN OF SMITHS FALLS, THIS 2nd day of March, 2017
Niki Dwyer, Planner Planning and Sustainable Growth Town of Smiths Falls Telephone: 613-283-4124
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Location and Site The proposed Amendments affects the parcel of land known municipally as 20 Beckwith Street North (“The Rideau Hotel”). The site is located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Beckwith Street North and William Street West. The site measures approximately 18.29m by 36.63m. The owner has also acquired the lands located at 5 William Street West, 6 William Street West and 24 Beckwith Street North. The subject lands are currently designated Downtown Core in the Town’s Official Plan and zoned General Commercial (C1) in the Town’s Zoning Bylaw 680-94. Purpose and Effect of the Amendments The application proposes the construction of 25 residential dwelling units, 2 commercial units and a rooftop patio. Parking and landscaped open space requirements will be provided on the adjacent properties. The purpose of the Amendment applications are to: permit residential units on the ground floor and basement; permit a maximum density of 183.76 units per ha; and to permit a minimum dwelling unit area of 55.7m² for one bedroom dwelling units.
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Smiths Falls is a Canadian Pacific Railway town. It was said - back in 1923 - that the CPR had the greatest transportation system in the world. It was also said that the CPR did more to make Canada a nation than any other single agency and that it was the very life-blood of the town. If you have an old photo to share drop by the office at 65 Lorne St., Smiths Falls, or e-mail a photo to the news editor, ljweir@metroland.com.
love March, and not just because I’m Irish and St. Patrick’s Day falls in there, or that it’s my birthday month although, both these events enable me to enjoy a bit of an Irish coffee blend. It’s all about sports, really. Hockey playoffs begin locally. The Perth Blue Wings, even though they won the Robinson Division of the CCHL2, they will have their hands full with the Athens Aeros in their best-of-seven quarterfinal series. Unfortunately, game one highlights were not available from the kickoff Tuesday, March 7, but their next game will be Thursday in Athens, and Friday they will host game three. All Perth games have 8 p.m. start times. CCHL’s Smiths Falls Jr. A Bears are not out yet. They have chosen the month of March to give their fans a collective heart attack, as they have yet to make the playoffs. They have three games left, all on the road. We won’t know their fate until the weekend. Their best finish would be seventh place, and a quarterfinal series with the Ottawa Jr. Senators. If they drop to eighth spot, they will be playing against the Carleton Place Canadians, who won the pennant. A ninth place finish, and they’ll be golfing – provided the greens firm up a little and lose some ice. And speaking of golf, our Brooke Henderson – I think we can all agree that she is “our Brooke” – seems to be peaking after her Asian swing. She had a fourth place finish over the weekend at the HSBC Women’s Open in Singapore. I think Brooke has more than inspired us. She’s certainly a role model for many. She’s humble and kind, and she always has a smile. You never see her get upset or angry and she always tries her best. Recently she signed on with some new sponsors – CP was one of them, and if you see her on television or on social media, she wears that logo on her shirts. Coming from this railroading town, she also has family members who have worked for the rail company. And the Canadian Pacific Women’s Open will be held at the Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club in late August and Brooke will be competing in that one. She’s heading west now to take part in the Founders Cup in Phoenix, Arizona from March 16 to 19; the Kia Classic in Carlsbad, California from March 23 to 26 and the ANA Inspiration from March 30 to April 2 in Rancho Mirage,
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This Canada goose was photographed by our regularly contributing photographer, splashing down in the swale recently. He was being chased around the swale by two other males who weren’t happy with him for some reason. It’s the start of mating season.
March Madness begins LAURIE WEIR Weir View California. Last year, Brooke had a great showing in all three of these tournaments. She was fourth at the Founders Cup; and finished 10th at both the Kia Classic and at the ANA Inspiration tournament. After I post Brooke’s golf stories to our website and our social media pages, I enjoy reading the comments. One particular comment (I changed it a bit, but the meaning is the same) summed it up perfectly – Is it odd that I’m proud of her like she was my daughter, and she’s not even my child? I don’t think that’s odd at all. Then there is the young swimmer – Brooke’s best friend actually – who is a tornado in the pool. Bailey Andison swims at the University of Denver, and was recently at the Summit League championships in Indianapolis where she broke all of her own PBs and earned an impressive string of golf medals – six in total! She was recently named to the All Star Team for her impressive finishes in the 800 freestyle relay, 200 IM, 400 medley relay, 400 IM, 100 IM, 400 freestyle relay. High school winter sports recently wrapped up with county and eastern Ontario championships for teams from Perth and District Collegiate Institute – that junior boys basketball team will be a power house for a few years with their EOSSAA gold medal achievement. The Nichols brothers from Smiths Falls and District Collegiate Institute were all medal winners at EOSSAA wrestling championships with Chase and Owen heading to provincials after their gold medals. Youngest brother, Evan, ended with a bronze medal. But it was PDCI’s Rachel Needham, who, after finishing third at EOSSAA in the 64kg weight class, finished fifth overall at OFSAA. Our curling teams were also making our hometowns proud, with a team from St. John Catholic High School earning silver at their provincial showdown, the Gore Mutual. There is another team from Perth heading to the U18 provincials this month, and we wish them the best. These youth are sure making us and their families proud.
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FORM 6 Municipal Act, 2001
SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF RIDEAU LAKES Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on April 6, 2017, at the Rideau Lakes Municipal Office, 1439 County Road 8, Delta Ontario. The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Rideau Lakes Municipal Office, 1439 County Road 8, Delta. Description of Lands: Roll No. 08 31 828 033 15800 0000; 850 Highway 15, Lombardy; PIN 44127-0244(LT); Part Road Allowance between Concessions 1 and 2 South Elmsley closed by LR39466; Part Lot 22 Concessions 1 and 2 South Elmsley, designated Parts 1, 2 & 3 Plan 28R1942; Rideau Lakes; File No. 15-01 Minimum Tender Amount: $91,147.36 Roll No. 08 31 828 033 28561 0000; 25 Sunset Dr., Smiths Falls; PIN 44274-0196(LT); Part Lot 10 Concession 3 South Elmsley designated Part 61 Plan R142; T/W LR127888; Rideau Lakes; File No. 15-02 Minimum Tender Amount: $6,477.37 Roll No. 08 31 828 038 17400 0000; PIN 44274-0235(LT); Part Lot 7 Concession 3 South Elmsley as in LR369466; Rideau Lakes; File No. 15-03 Minimum Tender Amount: $6,029.83
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Gordon Evoy snapped this photo of a tree dangerously close to falling down, which he notified the town about a week ago. The town has since removed it, but Evoy said it shouldn’t have taken a week for someone to secure the area.
Reader concerned that falling tree at Lower Reach Park took longer than necessary to remove DEAR EDITOR,
I am a frequent visitor at Lower Reach Park and recently noticed a safety concern (with a tree) and have emailed the Mayor Shawn Pankow, Coun. Jay Brennan, and personally notified them of this problem at the Town Hall complete with pictures. It is going on a week since I started this, and still no action. This is not some paint peeling but a problem that could seriously injure or even kill someone if the limb finally lets go. You tell me in a week they can’t at least put up some caution tape or barrier around to keep people at a safe distance. I have thought of dropping it but could not live with myself if anybody was injured or killed and I knew of a
problem and did nothing. Editor’s Note: Since the letter was submitted to the newspaper, the town has made an effort to secure the area. On Monday, March 6, the writer submitted the following caveat to his submission: Just keeping you informed that I was down at the park around 3 p.m. today (Monday) and town workers were just finishing a final clean up from removing that part of the tree. Glad that it is safe now for people to be in that area but still think policies should be updated so a dangerous situation is not left for a week without being dealt with. The day they were notified, caution tape or a blockade should have been put up to keep people at a safe distance. Gordon Evoy, Smiths Falls
Pool financial support fails in comparison ARC. And even that amount is looking doubtful! The ARC has proven to be a great source of exercise, I do not understand why the Record News does not do an investigative article comparing the rather large therapy, and recreation to our seniors, children, special amounts that Perth and its townships (about $300,000) needs people and families. It would be a shame to lose this valuable resource due and Carleton Place and townships (about $200,000) contribute to their community pools as compared to the pit- to the political in-fighting of our council. Rita Brown, tance Smiths Falls ($26,000) is willing to contribute to the Smiths Falls DEAR EDITOR,
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Roll No. 08 31 831 041 08102 0000; PIN 44278-0088(LT); Part Lot 2 Concession 6 Bastard as in LR143589; S/T interest in LR55103; Rideau Lakes; File No. 15-08 Minimum Tender Amount: $9,268.03 Roll No. 08 31 831 046 07304 0000; 809 Plum Hollow Rd., Athens; PIN 44278-0130 (LT); Part Lot 5 Concession 9 Bastard designated Part 1 Plan 28R3398; S/T execution 06-0000351, if enforceable; Rideau Lakes; File No. 15-10 Minimum Tender Amount: $11,771.36 Roll No. 08 31 831 051 15501 0000; 4001 McCann Rd., Portland; PIN 44279-0072 (LT); Part Lots 28 and 29 Concession 1 Bastard designated Part 1 Plan 28R2844; Rideau Lakes; File No. 15-12 Minimum Tender Amount: $14,359.62 Roll No. 08 31 831 056 16300 0000; 50 King St., Delta; PIN 44115-0383(LT); Part Lot 12 Block D Plan 153 as in LR344194; Rideau Lakes; File No. 15-14 Minimum Tender Amount: $23,700.48 Roll No. 08 31 831 056 32104 0000; PIN 44115-0199 (LT); Part Lot 28 Concession 8 Bastard designated Part 4 Plan 28R8045; Rideau Lakes; File No. 15-15 Minimum Tender Amount: $7,892.02 Roll No. 08 31 836 041 00551 0000; PIN 44282-0113 (LT); Part Lot 4 Concession 1 South Crosby designated Part 49 Plan R135 T/W LR201978; S/T spousal interest in LR132993; Rideau Lakes; File No. 15-16 Minimum Tender Amount: $5,287.55 Roll No. 08 31 836 041 19101 0000; PIN 44291-0233(LT); Part Lot 5 Concession 6 South Crosby as in LR28473; S/T executions 91-0008713, 91-0008783, 91-0008967, if enforceable; Rideau Lakes; File No. 15-17 Minimum Tender Amount: $9,263.48 Roll No. 08 31 836 046 51107 0000; PIN 44107-0072(LT); Part Lot 16 Concession 9 South Crosby designated Part 4 Plan 28R4311; T/W LR146930 except T/W over Part 3 Plan 28R4311; S/T debts in LR146930, S/T interest in LR146930; Rideau Lakes; File No. 15-20 Minimum Tender Amount: $9,631.72 Roll No. 08 31 836 051 08206 0000; Burts Camp Rd.; PIN 44285-0052 (LT); Part Lot 20 Concession 5 South Crosby as in 8S3198; Rideau Lakes; File No. 15-21 Minimum Tender Amount: $6,746.13 Roll No. 08 31 836 051 11101 0000; PIN 44287-0155(LT); Island 243 in Indian Lake Deposited Plan 86 South Crosby aka Salmon Island & Guard Island; Rideau Lakes; File No. 15-22 Minimum Tender Amount: $11,005.07 Roll No. 08 31 836 051 16746 0000; PIN 44288-0223 (LT); Part Block C Plan 346 and Part Lot 20 Concession 9 South Crosby designated Part 5 Plan 28R3471; T/W LR213313; Rideau Lakes; File No. 15-24 Minimum Tender Amount: $5,963.86
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Roll No. 08 31 831 036 31605 0000; PIN 44268-0084(LT); Part Lot 3 Concession 4 South Burgess designated Part 9 Plan 28R4422 T/W LR166933; S/T LR48753 except the Bell easement therein; Rideau Lakes; File No.15-06 Minimum Tender Amount: $9,930.10
Roll No. 08 31 839 049 01603 0000; PIN 44261-0195(LT); Part Lot 6 Concession 1 North Crosby as in LR54326 except the easement therein; S/T LR54326; Rideau Lakes; File No. 15-27 Minimum Tender Amount: $11,023.33
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Roll No. 08 31 831 036 00600 0000; 4775 Briton Houghton, Portland; PIN 44267-0098(LT); Part Lot 4 Concession 1 South Burgess as in SB2226 except SB2291; Rideau Lakes; File No. 15-05 Minimum Tender Amount: $7,939.04
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Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to, crown interests, environmental contamination, road access, or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes, HST if applicable and the relevant land transfer tax. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, visit: www.OntarioTaxSales.ca or if no internet access available, contact:
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Dave Schur Deputy Treasurer The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes 1439 County Road 8 Delta ON K0E 1G0 (613) 928-2251 Ext. 229 www.twprideaulakes.on.ca/
Rideau Lakes resident looks to unseat ‘establishment’ politicians DEAR EDITOR:
What Rideau Lakes Township needs is a populist political revolution which unseats many of its establishment politicians. This is not a far-fetched idea, as such movements are now taking place in Britain, France, the Netherlands, and the United States. In each of these countries, the people have been browbeaten to the point that they became involved in the political process to say enough is enough! From my view as a citizen-observer of township council meetings, Jeff Banks, Arie Hoogenboom, and Claire Gunnewick stand out as effective representatives of the common people. Each regularly challenge the status quo pushed by the
ruling elites on council. Late in 2016, Jeff Banks challenged Mayor Holman to support hiring an ombudsman to determine why $1.18 million dollars were hidden off the books (a hidden deficit) by proclaiming that he would personally finance the first $2,000 of the endeavour. Banks, along with Hoogenboom, and Gunnewick were each instrumental in fighting to get the information released, while Mayor Ron Holman, from my vantage point, worked to keep things under wraps. This is not transparency. The ombudsman has now completed his job, and was set to release his report to a closed session of council on March 6, where councillors
could dig into the findings and assign blame. Curiously, the meeting has now been rescheduled to March 13, a date which some staff knew Coun. Banks would be away on vacation. Coun. Banks, like the good pitbull-for-thepeople that he is, would have nothing of it. He demanded that the closed session be held when he could attend. That council eventually put this request to a vote is laughable. Another establishment political move. Councillors Banks, Hoogenboom, Gunnewick, and Livingston voted to wait to release the ombudsman’s findings until Coun. Banks could be present. Councillors Doug Good, Bob Lavoie, Linda Carr, Ron Pollard, and Mayor Holman voted
against (Cathy Monk was absent). The establishment wins again (5-4)! Surprise, surprise! Of course, the icing on the cake at this meeting was the newly released information that Lower Beverley Park has been carrying a “hidden” $116,000 deficit since 2015. One wonders what other surprises would be unearthed, should a new administration be elected in 2018. In Rideau Lakes Township, we are ready for a change. Our township is desperate for a competent, transparent, majority leadership which exists to serve its residents. Scott Warren, Elgin
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Bears pick up important single point in CCHL game against Canadians BY LAURIE WEIR
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The Smiths Falls Jr. A Bears picked up an all-important single point despite their overtime loss Sunday to the Carleton Place Canadians in CCHL action, 2-1, which was a better deal than their 5-2 loss at home Friday against Pembroke. “If we compete like we did (yesterday) in Carleton Place we will be fine; if we play like we did Friday night we will have our hands full making the playoffs,” said head coach Walt Dubas. “We deserved the point yesterday because of our compete level and it is an important point that keeps us in seventh place.” In their final match-up of the regular season, the Bears were in Carleton Place in front of 542 fans for the Sunday afternoon tilt. The single point gives the Bears sole position of the number seven spot with
three road games left. One point – that’s all that separates the Bears from the number eight spot, held by Cumberland, and they are two ahead of the number nine spot, Nepean. It’s a race to the end as the Bears will play Kanata, Brockville and Pembroke to wrap up their regular season. They’ll need at least one win and some help from the opposition if they want to see post-season play. Carleton Place 2 Smiths Falls 1 The power play was working for both teams Sunday as regulation goals were scored with the man advantage. After a scoreless first, Michael McKenny hit the twine for the Bears to take the lead at 11:36 of the second. He was assisted by Hayden Hart and Stuart Harley. But five minutes later, it was Connor Merkley who got past Bradley Dobson on the power play to knot it at one
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apiece. Andrew Dodson and Matthew It was Justin Cmunt with just eight Lombardozzi assisted on the equalizer. seconds remaining as the Canadians The teams played through a no-scor- claimed the hard-fought win, 2-1. Coning deadlock third period before the nor Hill assisted on the winner. overtime period. Connor Hughes earned the win in
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Pembroke 5 Smiths Falls 2 It wasn’t the result they were looking for Friday night at their final regular season home game, as the Smiths Falls Jr. A Bears were defeated 5-2 in CCHL action, by the basement dwelling Pembroke Lumber Kings in front of 350 fans. Brett Garvey and Marc Shannon had goals in the first and third for the Bears. Garvey’s goal came on the power play in the opening period, assisted by Hayden Hart and Cole Busschaert. Pembroke tied it up with a power play goal minute later, with Brendon Clavelle getting past Bo Taylor in nets for the Bears. In the second, Pembroke scored two more by Mitchell Culver and Justin Felhaber (power play) as they took a 3-1 See BEARS page SF14
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Brooke Henderson climbed up the leaderboard Sunday to finish in a tie for fourth place – her best so far this season – at the HSBC Women’s Championship in Singapore. Henderson, who was at T11 heading into the final round Sunday, fired a 66 to climb into a T4 position, which was just five strokes behind the winner, Imbee Park, who earned $225,000. The 19-year-old had a bogey-free round Sunday to sit at 6-under, and 14-under for the tournament. She earned US$65,589 bringing her total earnings this year to $101,478. She is ranked number 10 in the world. In a media interview while in Singapore, Henderson spoke about her consistent club swing – having the same type of swing since she started the game at three years of age – and the vital role of her older sister, Brittany Henderson, as her caddie. Henderson said the beauty of this sport is that “you can play it at any age – every single player has a different style and technique. You have to embrace your own and made little changes instead of big changes throughout the years.” Henderson said her older sibling taught her “pretty much everything” about the sport. “She made Canada’s national team when she was 14 so I worked really hard and did the same thing when I was 14. I watched her go to college and I watched her win amateur and junior tournaments every single weekend it seemed like. I was always kind of chasing after her and trying to follow in her footsteps.” Henderson was able to jump right into the LPGA Tour two years ago and skip the Symetra
Tour and Qualifying School (Q-School), which she said, she was grateful to do. “She (Brittany) did the college route but that wasn’t really for me, and she went on the Symetra Tour and she went through Q-School and I saw how difficult and how tough it was, and so when I had the chance to skip Q-School and skip the Symetra Tour – I played a few tournaments but having a chance to skip that angle and going straight to the LPGA Tour, I’m extremely grateful. Now having her by my side as my caddie it’s really cool and fun for me.” Keeping the dynamic positive between these two sisters doesn’t seem to be that difficult, as one can see by their interactions. Henderson said her sister “takes a lot of heat from me sometimes on the golf course, but we love to watch movies and we love to hang out and sight see around the places we are, so it’s really neat and kind of unique that we get to do it together.” And coming from the Town of Smiths Falls is something that Henderson promotes. “I don’t think people, when they’re from such a small town think that big things can happen,” she said in response to a question about being a role model for people in all sports, not just in golf. “I feel like I have always had a lot of support from back home. Looking back, I see more people out on the ranges, and I see more people trying to pick up the game of golf and that’s really exciting for me. I’m trying to give back to the town as much as I can, and give back to the people and hopefully see more people pick up the game of golf… or whatever endeavor or dream, and chase after it.” Next up on the women’s tour is the Bank of Hope Founders Cup, March 16 to 19, at the Wildfire Golf Club in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Henderson nominated for Syl Apps Award For the second time in her young career, Smiths Falls golfer, Brooke Henderson has been nominated for the Syl Apps Ontario Athlete of the Year Award. In June 2016, Henderson won her first major championship at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship; it moved her from fourth to second in world rankings. She became the youngest to win that major, the second youngest in any women’s major, and the first Canadian to win a major in 48 years. She successfully defended her championship at the Cambia Portland Classic and was a member of the Canadian Olympic Team for the 2016 Summer Olympics. You can vote now as the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame ballots are available online at oshof.ca The OSHOF annually recognizes the Syl Apps Ontario Athlete of the Year as being an athlete, who has made an outstanding and memorable contribution to Ontario sports during the previous calendar year. The OSHOF, along with the Flint family, believe it is important that the people of Ontario have an opportunity to vote on the winner of this prestigious award. Please take a moment to cast your vote before the deadline – March 31, 2017 at 11:59:59 p.m. ET. The OSHOF Board of Directors will be selecting the Hall of Fame Inductee Class of 2017, as well as the winners of the Brian Williams Media Award, the Sandy Hawley Community Service Award, and the Bruce Prentice Legacy Award. The Ontario Sports Hall of Fame 2017 Induction Ceremony & Awards Gala will be held in Toronto at The Westin Harbour Castle (Metropolitan Ballroom) on Oct. 2.
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MONTHLY MUNICIPAL NEWS FOR MARCH 2017 MARCH MEETINGS: Monday, March 6, 2017
Regular Meeting of Council, 5 p.m.
Monday, March 13, 2017
Committee of the Whole, 5 p.m.
Monday, March 20, 2017
Regular Meeting of Council, 5 p.m.
Monday, March 27, 2017
Committee of the Whole, 5 p.m.
Volunteers Needed – Sampling Drinking Water for Lead – FREE Program Do you have a home or business built prior to 1955 in the Town of Smiths Falls, have you ever wondered about lead in your drinking water? Are you provided drinking water from the Town’s Smiths Falls Drinking Water System? Then we would like you to volunteer for our FREE sampling program to test your property’s drinking water for lead. Please contact Sarah E. Cooke at scooke@smithsfalls.ca with subject line Lead Sampling or call 613-283-4124 ext 5502. We thank you for volunteering.
2016 Drinking Water System Annual Report The 2016 Annual Smiths Falls Drinking Water System report will be available February 28th. To view a copy please visit the Town’s website www.smithsfalls.ca under Town Hall, Documents & Forms, Public Works & Utilities. If you would like to receive a hard copy, the report can be picked up at the Town Hall free of charge. Should you have any questions or would like an electronic copy of the report, please contact: Sarah Cooke, Water and Wastewater Compliance Coordinator 613-283-4124 Ext 5502 Email: scooke@smithsfalls.ca
Take Back Programs The Town of Smiths Falls actively promotes the use of “Take Back” programs as a key tool to support the municipality’s waste diversion programs and to also keep unnecessary materials out of local landfills. This year, your 2017 municipal calendar includes information on some of the programs that are presently available to accept materials in our area. Additional information on “Take Back” programs may also be found on the Rideau Environmental Action League website. www.realaction.ca
Provincial Reform on Waste Management On March 1st, the Provinces’ Minister of Environment and Climate Change released the final strategy for a “Waste-Free Ontario: Building the Circular Economy”. This strategy serves as a roadmap that is set to shift Ontario toward a circular economy and zero-waste future. For further information on the new provincial strategy along with the key vision and goals, please see the following link: https://www.ontario.ca/page/strategy-waste-free-ontario-building-circular-economy
Heritage House Museum March 12: Irish Stew & Celebration – 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Cost: $15.00 per person – Pre-registration required for lunch March 16: Museum Paint Night Time: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. This is a 19+ event. Pre-registration required. March 18: March Break at the Heritage House Museum Drop by the museum for an afternoon of family favourite pioneer toys, board games, Leprechaun Hunts or Scavenger Games. Tour the museum’s new exhibit on the Ottawa Valley Irish Settlers. Admission is by donation ~ 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. March 23: Canada150 Speaker Series - The Forwardness of Spring with Claudia Smith. The meeting will be hosted at the Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum at 7:00 p.m., door opens at 6:30. Admission is $5.00 per person with free entry for those who are members of the Historical Society. For more information on any of the above events contact: (613) 283-6311 heritagehouse@smithsfalls.ca www.smithsfalls.ca/HeritageHouse or www.facebook.com/HeritageHouseMuseum
Parks and Recreation Upcoming Events Spring Open House on Saturday March 25th 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Community Centre Hall Get info on and sign up for summer activities for the whole family
MARCH BREAK WINTER BLOWOUT • Details on all activities can be found on town website www.smithsfalls.ca
Sat March 11 – Saturday March 18th The Smiths Falls Reformed Church welcomes you to our worship service each Sunday at 12:00 noon. Pastor John Roke will be leading the service and preaching each Sunday in January. We meet at The Community Health Centre, 2 Gould Street, Smiths Falls, in what was the old high school. We enter at the back of the building. Go north on Elmsley St S, through the lights at Cornelia St., pass the main entrance to the hospital (on your left). Turn right at Collegiate Court and go about 200 yards to the first parking lot on your right, Collegiate Hall. Any questions? call 613-269-2621.
• Free Public Swimming * free shuttle bus • Free Public Skating • Family Art afternoon • 2 Free Movie Nights * free shuttle bus • Shinny Hockey and BBQ with the Mayor
• Curling and Chili Cook-off • Pancake Breakfast • Comedy Show • Bingo • Rideau Candy Shop daily activities
PLEASE FIND THE COMPLETE DETAILED LIST OF ACTIVITIES, TIMES, PLACES, COST ON THE TOWN WEBSITE or by calling Parks & Recreation at 283-4124 x 6103 Connected to Your Community - SF13 - Thursday, March 9, 2017
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The Joel Cyr Memorial Trophy for the best forward was presented by his brother, Dan Cyr, to Cole Busschaert, who also won MVP Award. Below left, ast. coach Tom McLaren presents Scott Gervais with the Gerry Lowe Memorial Best Defense Award, and to the right, Nicholas Coates won the Fan Favourite Award, presented by Robbie Hull.
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lead after two. In the third, Jacob Kamps made it 4-1 before Smiths Falls could find their second marker from Shannon. Hayden Hart and Trey Folks helped him out on the goal. But Kamps had the empty-netter in the dying seconds of the game to seal the victory. Game stars were Felhaber (Pembroke) first; Falivena (Pembroke) second; and Shannon (Smiths Falls) third. The Bears out-shot their opponents 27-25 with Ryan Glander earning the win for the Lumber Kings. The Bears will finish off their schedule with games in Kanata Thursday, March 9; Brockville on Friday, March
Awards Night – Fan Appreciation It was fan appreciation night on Friday, March 3 in the Bears Den as the Bears presented their awards to three players. Busschaert earned two of them – the Gerry Lowe Memorial MVP Trophy as the most valuable player, presented by the team’s assistant coach, Tom McLaren, and the Joel Cyr Memorial Award for the top forward, presented by Joel’s brother, Dan Cyr. Scott Gervais was the winner of the Best Defense Award, presented by McLaren, and graduating player and hometown lad, Nicholas Coates was presented the Fan Favourite Award by the Bears biggest fan, Robbie Hull.
Monday, March 13th, 2017 Monday, March 20th, 2017 Tuesday, March 21st, 2017 Tuesday, March 21st, 2017 Thursday, March 23rd, 2017
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SUMMER STUDENT EMPLOYMENT Beckwith Township is now accepting student applications for the position of Administrative/Events Assistant responsible for administrative, financial duties and assisting with special events. The successful candidate must be registered as a full-time student during the preceding academic year and intending to return to school on a fulltime basis during the next academic year. Qualified candidates are invited to submit a detailed resume clearly marked “Administrative/Events Assistant” prior to 4:00 p.m., March 31st, 2017 to: Cassandra McGregor, Acting Clerk Administrator
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Township of Beckwith 1702 9th Line Beckwith cmcgregor@twp.beckwith.on.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for candidate selection purposes.
Planning Recreation Finance Public Works Heritage Comm.
Councillor Faye Campbell Reeve Richard Kidd Deputy-Reeve Sharon Mousseau Councillor Brian Dowdall Reeve Richard Kidd
BECKWITH HERITAgE SPEAKER Sunday, March 19th, 2017 • 2:00 p.m. Brunton Community Hall, 1702 9th Line Beckwith Featuring: Marilyn Snedden ~ Sharing Stories from the Rural Schools Book Come and share your stories from a One Room School House Photos and Displays Light Refreshments will be Provided Sponsored by the Beckwith Heritage Committee
SUMMER STUDENT EMPLOYMENT BECKWITH TOWNSHIP DAY & SPORTS CAMP The Township of Beckwith is looking for energetic, creative students who have experience with children. We are looking to fill positions for the 2017 Summer Day & Sports Camp for Supervisors, Camp Councillors and Councillors in Training. Completion of a CPR/First Aid course, while not a mandatory requirement would be beneficial. Student applicants may forward a resume to the undersigned at the Township of Beckwith Office, 1702 9th Line by NOON on May 1st, 2017. References are required at the time of resume submission. Please direct resumes to: Attn: Cassandra McGregor, Recreation Director cmcgregor@twp.beckwith.on.ca Township of Beckwith, 1702 9th Line Beckwith 613-257-1539
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Fill a bowl fundraiser Saturday at Seniors Activity Centre
Free shuttle to public swim and movies
You may have heard the expression “we all soup” and based on our Fill-A-Bowl fundraising event last year, we would have to agree. It was such a success, we of the Smiths Falls and District Arts and Culture Council (SFDACC) along with the Local Immigration Partnership (LIP) said: “let’s do it again” and so we are. This year it is one of the first events of the Smiths Falls Winter Carnival lineup and will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 11 at the Seniors Activity Centre right beside the Smiths Falls Memorial Arena. The Fill-A-Bowl fundraiser showcases local and district potters who have thrown (potter term, not literally!) awesomely beautiful bowls which we fill with a soup of your choice prepared by five of our wonderful and generous Smiths Falls restaurants. This year the potters contributing bowls are Jeff from JB Arts in Almonte, who will also be bringing his wheel and providing live demonstrations of the art of pottery, and Alida Rutte of Smiths Falls who has been doing ceramics for the last 16 years. She creates functional pottery and interior accents in warm browns and blues on her hand built wheel. The five restaurants creating an assortment of wonderful heart and stomach-warming soups are Coffee Culture, Fort Hemlock, Matty O’ Shea’s, Chuckles Jack and NOAL. So now you know that the soup is going to be fabulous! We’re not sure what all the soups will be yet but there will definitely be a vegetarian and gluten-free option available. All funds raised will be used to support the SFDACC in its mandate to support local artists as well as bursaries for local high school students who are pursuing a career in the arts and or culture. In addition, the council wishes to expand to be able to provide other types of financial support but to do so, more funds need to be raised. So please come out to the Seniors Activity Centre March 11 and enjoy an endless (well at least till the soup runs out) bowl of delicious soup, buns from C’est Tout Bakery and live entertainment provided by talented Smiths Falls musician, Landon Hicks. Tickets are $20.00. You can pick them up at Knit Knackers, 12 Russell St. E, Smiths Falls or at the door March 11 if we haven’t sold out. Oh, did we mention that you get to keep the beautiful bowl that you select? Yep, you do and trust us, it will be a unique treasure which will celebrate the wonderful artistry of pottery. But you might ask, do you need to purchase a ticket in order to partake? We are pleased to tell you, no. If you just want to enjoy a wonderful bowl of soup, show up at the event and you can buy a bowl of soup for $10. As well, children under 12 do not have to purchase a bowl or a ticket — the cost for their soup will only be $5.00. For the non-bowl buyers, soup will be served from a unique bowl that was donated to our local REAL store. We look forward to seeing you there so we can ‘soup together’. Submitted by the Smiths Falls and District Arts and Culture Council
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