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When those who are bullied stand up and raise their voices against this behaviour that is when real change can be made in society.

That is what coach Brian Paquette of Zendragon Martial Arts Fitness & Yoga Studio believes, and is the inspiration behind an upcoming seminar on empowerment for adults.

“For me, it’s an awareness thing,” he says of the session that has not been scheduled as yet. “We’re still investigating the interest level.”

Paquette is currently gathering names of individuals who would be interested in this adult seminar on empowerment.

Anyone who is interested can call the gym at 613-205-1100 or contact him through Facebook. He needs 20 names to run the session.

Christine Brown has attended one of Paquette’s empowerment sessions and felt it had a positive impact on her outlook.

“When you come out of there you’re all fired up like you can take on the world,” Brown said.

Like many, Brown experienced bullying as a teenager, which severely reduced her self esteem and set her on a path of destructive relationships later in life.

“That will ripple effect through your entire life,” Brown said reflecting on

her experiences. “I started making very bad decisions. I started hanging out with who I thought I deserved.”

Paquette urges those he speaks with to see bullying as that domino effect through life and something that impacts those you care for. Often, he finds people won’t address bullying because they fail to see the impacts it has on those they love.

“Many people are bullied throughout their life. Some of the most bullied people in the world are senior citizens,” Paquette said.

In order to combat the bully in your world, Paquette encourages people to place themselves in uncomfortable situations daily to get them used to it. So they will not hesitate to do what is needed to be done to get out of bullying.

“People have to learn to make themselves the instigator of the discomfort,” he said.

Paquette does this in his own life by speaking in public. He has spent a lifetime as an introvert, but has learned through his business, in classes and other opportunities that he can speak in public quite well. Attending Zen Dragon classes and seminars has allowed Brown Laurie Weir/METROLAND to see that others are struggling with the same issues she is. It’s information she feels would have helped her back in The Carleton Place Jr. A Canadians had an easy time of their CCHL quarter final series against the Nepean high school.

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Participants in the Maple Weekend can be found in Lanark, Leeds and Grenville, Frontenac and the City of Ottawa. We want to give you a firsthand opportunity to see how maple products are produced from tree to table, along with the chance to taste and purchase quality maple products.

Ontario maple syrup producers have a reputation for producing some of the best syrup in the world. During Maple Weekend, our maple producers will demonstrate how maple syrup is made – whether it’s simply boiling the sap in a cauldron over an open fire or processing it through high-tech RO systems and modern fuel-efficient evaporators – the results always taste great! Your local producer will be happy to share with you how their operation works and many will be offering free samples of fresh syrup, as well as maple candies and confections.

Each sugar camp will have different activities and offerings from pancake breakfasts, sugar bush trails, sugar making demonstrations, taffy on snow, horse-drawn sleigh rides and much more. Experience why pure Ontario maple syrup has long been a favourite springtime treat and share in the fun of the sweetest time of the year.

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mapleweekend.ca for a list of producers near you. Please be sure to read the description of each sugarhouse to know where they are located and the activities they offer and then follow the Maple Weekend signs throughout the area.

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Handbags of all kinds at fifth annual Purse Event April 12 in Smiths Falls Falls District Collegiate Institute. Once again this year, funds raised from the sale, which features new and gentlyused purses, clutches, wallets, totes, backpacks and more, will

go to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County, as well as the Smiths Falls Public Library’s summer literacy tutoring program for children.

The 2014 event featured 1,100 purses up for grabs and netted $10,000 for the two causes.

According to organizer Tammy Edwards of Tammy’s Nail Salon, a self-described purse junkie, she is pleased to be able to give back to her community through the Purse Event, which over the past four years has raised more than $30,000 for local programs and charities.

“I love doing the Purse Event,” she noted. “A little goes a long way. It’s amazing how a $3 purse trickles down and can help people.”

“These are great, great causes and are helping kids in need in this area,” Edwards continued.

“We’ve all been hit hard by closures and it’s tough, but having a young child makes you realize where there are gaps in learning and reading is so important. Even helping that one child that needs it is going to change their life and set them on a different path.”

Several hundred purses have already been donated by busi-

nesses and members of the community but Edwards said the more the merrier.

“Our collection is going well, but we could always use some more donations. We’re hoping to have a really great selection,” she said.

Visitors to the Purse Event will have the opportunity to browse hundreds of purses of each size and colour. All are cleaned prior to the event and graded based on their condition. Bargain tables will feature deals $6 and under. Higher-end handbags will be available in Ellie’s Boutique and in a silent auction and the cream of the crop will be featured in an exciting live auction by Joynt’s Auction Services.

So far, designs from Prada, Guess, Hugo Boss, Kathy Van Zeeland and Naturalizer have all come in.

“So many different purses come in and there is literally something for everyone,” Edwards remarked.

For Edwards, one of the best aspects of the event is hearing the stories behind the purses people donate.

“I’m a purse lover, but I also love people,” she said. “We get some very unique purses and

I always love to hear the stories behind them. It was cute because we did find a ring in a purse again last year and just reunited it with the owner recently. It’s funny how almost a year later, we got it (ring) back to the right owner.”

In addition to getting lost in a room of hundreds of purses, visitors have the chance to win plenty of prizes through the draw table. Items so far include pictures, Adirondack chairs and a variety of gift baskets.

“Any businesses or individuals who don’t want to donate funds or purses, we would welcome any donations for our draw table,” Edwards said.

Those who have new or gently-used purses and would like to donate to the Purse Event, can drop them off at Tammy’s Nail Salon (50 Lorne Street), Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County locations in Smiths Falls and Perth, or the Smiths Falls Public Library.

“Donations are accepted up until the event, but we would like them as early as possible so we have time to prepare the purses,” Edwards said.

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The fifth annual Purse Event is all set for Sunday, April 12 at Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute. The fundraiser, which offers purses of all kinds at discount prices, will once again benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County and the Smiths Falls Public Library’s summer literacy tutoring program for children. Above, visitors peruse the tables and tables of handbags on offer during last year’s Purse Event. Left, This green Prada handbag will be one of hundreds of purses up for grabs.

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Call 613-283-0300 for availability.

Tickets may also be purchased for cash at Special Greetings, 8 Russell Street East, and at the door (if available). A reminder: the venue is at 53 Victoria Avenue, Smiths Falls, and the show starts at 8 p.m. The Station Theatre invites all its friends of Film Nights and its season of wonderful plays to come out for a taste of good jazz.

Foxcatcher to be screened March 27/28 Foxcatcher, to be shown on March 27 and 28 at 7:30 p.m., is a psychological drama directed by Bennett Miller (Moneyball) starring Academy Award nominee for Best Actor, Steve Carell.

It’s a mezmerizing hybrid of true crime and sports drama in which two brothers, both former Olympic wrestling champions (Channing Tatum and Mark Ruffalo) become involved in a fatal friendship with a neurotic millionaire coach, John du Pont (Carell). This true-life drama is one of the year’s most talked about films.

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trumpet player who loved traditional jazz like Louis Armstrong and other big bands of the era like Artie Shaw. “I grew up with that stuff, so I’ve kept this love of melody,” he says.

Fontaine’s influences as a jazz drummer included Tony Williams, Mitch Mitchell, and Joe Morello. And one less expected: Garry Peterson of The Guess Who, whom he thinks is grossly under-rated.

“I saw the Guess Who when I was 11-years-old, and I was just blown away by Garry Peterson. He was playing brushes and he was a very accomplished player. That’s somebody who influenced me heavily at the beginning,” he says.

For this concert, Fontaine and his quartet, who have played at the Ottawa International Jazz Festival, will perform music from the leader’s favourite movie tunes. He assures us that we can count on Shadow of Your Smile and The Summer Knows, for sure.

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Robert Fontaine and his jazz quartet kick off The Station Theatre’s Music Series in a one-night only performance on Saturday, March 21.

Fontaine is best known in the Ottawa area for his quirky, irreverent movie reviews on CBC Radio 2. But by night he is a drummer with his jazz quartet; and this Saturday, March 21 at 8 p.m. Robert will blend his love of movies and his passion for music in a performance of “Jazz Goes to the Movies.”

Fontaine has been playing the drums since age eight, and has been playing in bands since age 13.

“I had this idea for about 25 years that I wanted to put together a jazz quartet,” he says. Then he adds in his typical self-deprecating way, “I’m very slow. It took me a long time.”

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Our celebration of “Raising the Bar” will be held at Carambeck Community Centre, 351 Bridge Street in Carleton Place at 6:45 p.m.

Centres will receive a certificate for their accomplishments and we will celebrate with a presentation from international guest speaker Ronald Morrish, author of Secrets of Discipline and With All Due Respect. His refreshing presentation will focus on practical strategies for teaching children to be responsible and co-operative. He will talk about how to discipline without all the deal-making, arguments, and confrontations.

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licensed childcare programs in Lanark County for their voluntary participation in “Raising the Bar” in 2014.

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Licensed child care centres will be celebrating nine years of “Raising the Bar” in Lanark County with international guest speaker Ron Morrish.

On Wednesday, March 25 at the Lanark Early Learning and Child Care Association (LELCCA) networking evening, early childhood educators of Lanark County will be recognized for participating in “Raising the Bar.” “Raising the Bar” is a voluntary, community standards program supported by the County of Lanark for licensed child care centres and preschools in Lanark County.

The “Raising the Bar” celebration provides an opportunity to recognize the contributions to those child care centres who strive to deliver high quality child care services to children and families in Lanark County.

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The fight against fraud

he Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) doesn’t want you to be a victim.

March is Fraud Prevention Month and each year, thousands of people across the country lose millions of dollars through scams and fraudulent schemes.

The way to combat this is through public awareness. Let’s talk about fraud, open up a dialogue and report on the harmful aspects of this type of victimization.

According to the Canadian AntiFraud Prevention Centre, 66 per cent of Canadian-based mass marketing fraud that took place in 2014 was Internet and email based. Twenty per cent was conducted over the phone and the majority of victims are those aged 50 to 70.

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important role in investigating fraud, but the CAFC says just five per cent report the crimes, that could prevent other family members, friends or neighbours from the same fate.

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There’s no shame in doing a good deed or saving for your future. We all just need to be a little more careful where we put our hard-earned money.

Findlay Oval meant so much to family during the Depression years It had darkened early that mid-winter day, with the sun dipping below the west hill just as we were finishing our supper.

Audrey lit two coal-oil lamps, putting one in the middle of the kitchen table, and the other on the washstand that served as a place for our winter mitts, scarves and water into the reservoir of the Findlay Oval. extra socks.

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around the kitchen table, each of us doing what we liked to do best when the day was done. Mother at one end with her diaries and scrapbooks spread out before her and the rest of us amusing ourselves in any way we wished.

That night I sat on the bench under the window that looked out onto the grape arbour. I could feel a draft and so I had taken a blanket that was always folded at the end of the creton couch and wrapped it around my shoulders.

Like everyone else, my feet were tucked into handmade felt slippers. And I could feel the most delicious warmth and contentment as I looked around that old kitchen...everything so familiar and so much a part of our everyday lives.

Father had moved to the rocking chair in front of the Findlay

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Oval and his feet were up on the cushion on the opened oven door. His papers were around him and his pipe hung loosely in his mouth.

That night I was contented just tention was on the Findlay Oval to sit. The colouring picture from and it was as if I was looking at the Ottawa Farm Journal was in it for the first time in my life. I front of me, and so were my craySee MARY page 9 ons, but I had lost interest. My at-

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Government statistics show that a full time farm to be sustainable must turn gross sales of a least $250,000 per year. Yet they continue to pour money into ventures that are to provide income to sustain farms that are in turn unsustainable. The real question is; are these ventures a benefit to the farmers or the jobs created between the farm and end user.

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These hubs are funded through government grants, economic development, private, municipalities, grants and donations. In order for hubs to sustain their business they offer butcher shops, flower shops, bakeries now competing against local businesses with government funding money!

A similar grant pilot project started in Renfrew County supporting local farmers, folding after three years because it could not sustain itself.

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mentally counted all the uses we had from the stove and I wished longingly that I knew how to write, so that I could put down on paper what the old stove meant to us out there in Northcote.

Of course, there was the reservoir at one end. It supplied us with all the hot water we used in the house: our Saturday night baths, the Monday washings, scrub water, and the water we had just used to wash up the dishes. And it was

LETTER From page 8

Two Rivers Food Hub has opened in Smiths Falls at the Gallipeau Centre and needed $221,575 to start up. They have a chair, co-chair, manager and secretary.

Now there is payroll, rent, hydro, heat and maintenance costs. It is great that they offer a commercial kitchen, storage etc. to farmers but at a cost of $25 per hour to the farmer. There is also a membership charge per farmer of $100.

Where is the money being spent? What equity is the farmer establishing? Now farmers have costs of transporting their products, costs for management fees, rental fees etc.

Farmers do not need more added costs, they are already at the bottom line to get what they need for costs of production and input costs for their products.

I have phoned our local retirement homes, long term care facilities, hospitals, correctional institution in Joyceville

where, when we had a stuffed-up nose, or Mother thought we were getting a cold, we sat close, on a chair, with our heads under a sheet, breathing in the steam from the reservoir.

It was the Findlay Oval that made our toast in the mornings. The tin toaster sat over the front burner that had been removed, and four slices could be toasted at one time. And it was that same burner that Mother lifted to singe the chickens before they were stuffed and put in the oven for our Sunday supper, and that

night I thought of the popcorn that was so often a treat on a cold winter’s night and made on the Findlay Oval.

All along the very top of the stove was the warming closet. It was seldom used for food, because as soon as a meal was cooked, we were more than ready to sit around the old pine table and dig into it. But it was a wonderful place to dry wet mitts, or heat a towel to wrap around a wet body after our Saturday night bath.

Always, and that night it was no dif-

and talked to the head of food services in each sector asking if they would support local. Long term care facilities have to meet ministry of health and long term care requirements setting the guidelines on where they can purchase food. They have menus to follow and have no extra money to hire and help prepare food.

Correctional institutes have to provide standing offer quotes to purchase food.

Hospitals have guidelines, hospital purchasing plans that they have to follow.

They are not mandated to buy local at this time. Restaurants buy some local but again have to watch money going out to justify the cost per plate. In general it comes down to the funding they receive and how much can be spent per person.

Farmers are up against the wholesalers like Sysco, Findlays, etc.

This funded money, donations etc. can go directly to the farmers. We have local farmers markets, farm gate sales, and CSA farmers. Advertise and promote

local, show where farmers are located, what they produce, where they sell from, either farm gate, market or CSA. There seems to be a lot of money spent on advertising the Food Hub, spend it on advertising the farmers.

Farmers can use this money to buy equipment, putting their own kitchen in, expand land base etc. to build equity on their own farms.

There are a lot of new and younger farmers wanting to join the industry.

Fund young start up projects with a 10year business plan, giving them time to establish themselves making the farm profitable. You will then attract serious young farmers and sustain agriculture for future generations.

Support local, put the money in the right place and buy direct from the farmer!

Diana Coutts Perth

ferent, Father had put blocks of wood around each side of the stove and our galoshes and rubber boots were propped against the wood to dry out over night.

And I knew that when I put on my galoshes in the morning to go to school, my feet would feel that delicious heat long after I had left the house for the three and a half mile walk to the Northcote School.

In the wintertime, when Mother would bring in the freshly washed laundry from the clothesline, stiff as boards and frozen solid, a wood clothes rack Father had made would be folded out before the Findlay Oval, and that night, even though it wasn’t a wash day, I felt I could smell the sweetness of those frozen clothes that seemed to go right

through the house as the clothes dried from the heat of the stove.

And of course, it provided us with the only warmth we would have, with its pipes snaking through the kitchen and poking through the floor upstairs.

That night how I wished I could write so that I could put down on paper all that the Findlay Oval meant to us during those Depression years. It would take me forever to print the words.

I guessed I would just have to rely on my memory.

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The following are highlights from the regular Lanark County Council meeting held Wednesday, March 11 at the administration building in Perth.

A public meeting has been set for March 25 at 5:30 p.m. in the Lanark County administration building regarding a proposed amendment to the county’s Sustainable Communities Official Plan.

The amendment provides updated mapping for wellhead protection areas and intake protection zones in Lanark County and policies to reflect new source water protection information.

It applies throughout the entire county with the exception of Lanark Highlands.

The amendment identifies the affected areas and proposes policy modifications to help guide development in those areas as identified in the Mississippi-Rideau Source Water Protection Plan that was approved in August 2014.

Local municipalities will be required to identify the areas in their own official plans. In-

formation about the proposed official plan amendment and related materials is available from the county’s planning administrator at 613-2674200, ext. 1520 or by email at plan@lanarkcounty.ca.

Weed inspector appointed Council passed a bylaw appointing Ken Gilpin as the Lanark County weed inspector for 2015.

Under the Weed Control Act, the county must appoint a person to perform duties related to controlling the infestation of noxious weeds, which impact lands used for agricultural or horticultural purposes. Gilpin served in this position last year.

In 2014, no site visits were warranted and, therefore, no work orders issued.

A report to council from public works indicated having an active weed inspector ensures services are undertaken in a timely manner with state-of-the-art principles and taking current legislation into account.

Calls related to weeds are

received by public works administrative staff, who then use work order software to track relevant information and, if needed, issue the work order to the weed inspector to conduct a site visit and take necessary actions.

Upcoming meetings County council, Wednesday, March 25, 5 p.m.; economic development, March 25 (following county council); public works, March 25 (following economic development); special county council, March 25 (following public works). County council, Wednesday, April 8, 5 p.m.; community services, April 8 (following county council); corporate services, April 8 (following community services).

For more information about any of these issues, contact the County of Lanark at 1-888-9LANARK, ext. 1502. Like “LanarkCounty1” on Facebook and follow “@LanarkCounty1” on Twitter.

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Pont spoils Mark with gifts and praise, even while pushing his limits with relentless training.

Dave is eventually coaxed into joining Mark on “Team Foxcatcher,” but there is something disquieting about du Pont’s generosity. As they near a triumph at the Seoul Olympics, Mark’s pent-up rage threatens to collide with his coach’s fevered paranoia and the combination is disastrous. The trio of stars play off one another brilliantly –and Carell is worthy of special note, transforming himself into the pale, soft-spoken, and ominous du Pont that won him the nomination.

The Smiths Falls Station Theatre is a great place to see movies as they were meant to be seen – on a big screen (ours is 14-feet wide), with our big, distortion-free speakers. Seeing a gripping drama with a crowd gives it that much more impact.

Come out and enjoy Foxcatcher with your friends on Friday, March 27 or Saturday, March 289.

Tickets, sold only at the door, are $10 for adults, $5 for students (with ID). Rating: Submitted photo 14A-Substance abuse.

Submitted by the Smiths Joining the band as special guest for the evening will be Falls Community Theatre. pianist Jean-Pierre Allain.

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The Sound of Music continues to delight after 50 years Great music The very entertaining plot is interspersed with songs from what is arguably one of the best movie sound tracks of all time.

Our own CD must be wearing out we have played it so often.

Who doesn’t enjoy songs like My Favourite Things, Sixteen Going on Seventeen, I Have Confidence or the incredibly stirring Climb Every Mountain?

That’s not to mention the title song itself which is excellent.

In a 2012 interview Canadian-born actor Christopher Plummer, who played Captain von Trapp, said the film was “so awful and sentimental and gooey” making it the hardest role of his stellar career.

Money maker Call it gooey, sappy – call it whatever you like. The Sound of Music, which was a flop with the critics at the time of its release, is one of the most popular, timeless, beloved films ever made. It is also one of the biggest money makers.

The 1965 musical was so popular it earned the nickname “The Sound of Money.” The movie played in American theatres (and some Canadian too) for four and a half years until the studio withdrew it due to plans for a re-issue. In England the demand was so high that the film set a record, playing for 170 consecutive weeks at one London theatre for example.

The movie grossed $178 million in the US alone and estimates are that the first release brought in a flood of money that today would equal $800 million US. It continues to be a money machine and on the 50th anniversary is certain to enjoy a resurgence due to a planned rerelease, along with DVD, CD and other related sales.

There’s no question The Sound of Music is one of my alltime favourite movies. It didn’t start out that way however.

It was the summer of 1966 and I was spending part of my vacation visiting my recently widowed maternal grandmother and my uncle (my mother’s youngest brother) in Chatham, Ontario.

There was no central air conditioning in my Grandma’s house despite the fact Chatham is one of the hottest places in Canada in the summer.

On a scorching weekend my grandmother suggested we take a drive to London, which is more than an hour’s drive east of Chatham, and watch The

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Sound of Music which had been playing continuously at one theatre in the city since its release.

As I recall my Grandma, a huge movie fan, had already seen it several times.

Neither my uncle nor I were keen. He was 19 at the time and wanted to hang out with his buddies instead of driving his mother and young nephew to London for the day. I was 12 and movie musicals weren’t on my radar.

The tipping point came when Grandma said “the theatre is beautifully air conditioned and it’s so hot today.” So, off we went for a late afternoon showing followed by dinner.

The air conditioning was heavenly. So was the restaurant meal we enjoyed later. But for me the highlight was the film itself. I absolutely loved The Sound of Music.

I have seen it countless times since and even managed to survive the commercial blitz that stretched many television airings to four hours (the film itself is 174 minutes long).

Our daughter Heather is a Sound of Music fanatic. She has watched it many more times than me. When we first bought a VCR, many moons ago, one of the first shows Heather asked me to tape was The Sound of Music. We still have that VHS copy which has been replayed so often I’m not even sure it would work now?

Of course VCRs have been replaced by DVD players. Five years ago, on the 45th anniversary, we bought a special release of the film which contains all kinds of added features including a “Music Machine singalong” and interviews with the stars including Andrews and Plummer. They, along with the late director Robert Wise (he died in 2005 at age 91) also provide audio commentary for one version of the movie contained in the package.

The sing-along version of The Sound of Music has also filled theatres in recent years.

Return to theatres This year, on the 50th anniversary, the restored film will return to 500-plus theatres in April. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment released a five-disc (DVD) edition on March 10 which includes a new documentary entitled “The Sound of a City: Julie Andrews

Returns to Salzburg.” The feature follows Andrews as she revisits the key locations in the Austrian city where the movie was filmed in 1964.

Many people don’t realize The Sound of Music was originally a Tony Award winning Broadway play (circa 1959). It featured the wonderful musical score by the outstanding team of Rodgers and Hammerstein which also graces the film.

The London stage production opened in 1961 and since then there have been many versions staged in cities around the world. In 2007 Kathy and I were fortunate enough to attend the most recent London production, staged by composer and impresario Andrew Lloyd Webber. It starred Northern Ireland actress Connie Fisher. She won the BBC talent TV show How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria. Sound familiar?

As of last summer that production was still touring the UK but with different actors in the lead roles.

There’s so much that can be written about The Sound of Music. The behind the scenes stories are endless and really interesting.

As for the real von Trapp family, who inspired the play and film, their story continues in the mountain village of Stowe, Vermont.

After touring the US as the Trapp Family Singers in the early 1940s the

family settled in Stowe, in Vermont’s picturesque Green Mountains, because it reminded them of their native Austria. We are regular visitors to Stowe and I have written about the Trapp Family Lodge in the past.

The Trapp properties at Stowe continue to grow and the family’s musical story also continues. For any fan of The Sound of Music the

Trapp Family Lodge is an absolute must-see. A trip there will only increase your interest in the family’s story which, although it does not directly parallel the Broadway and Hollywood versions, is still intriguing.

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

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You know you are getting old when…well, for one thing, when you can personally remember the basis for every 50th anniversary that crops up. That has happened to me a lot in recent years.

This month marks the halfcentury mark for one of the most popular films of all time ‘The Sound of Music’ which premiered in New York City on March 2, 1965.

I enjoy movies and at one time, early in our marriage, “the show” as we called it was the main source of entertainment for Kathleen and me.

When we lived in St. Thomas, Ontario we would sometimes go to nearby London, which had numerous theatres, as often as two or three times a week. If we were off on the weekend we regularly went to the show on Saturday night and again on Sunday afternoon. We saw all of the “big pictures” and when it came to Academy Award time we never missed the Oscar presentations on television because we had seen most of the nominated films.

How times have changed!

These days we rarely go to the movie theatre and we don’t miss it particularly. This year we didn’t watch the Academy Awards because we hadn’t seen most of the nominated films.

Not that we don’t watch movies – we do. But with the arrival of HD television and easy access to specialty movie channels and DVDs we can stay home and, eventually, see all of the big pictures.

When we were younger we didn’t have the in-home options that are available today of course. So a visit to the theatre and movies on the big screen was a real treat.

My early film tastes ran strongly to “shoot ‘em ups” and police dramas such as Clint Eastwood films or outstanding productions such as In The Heat of the Night which was directed

by Canadian Norman Jewison and starred the incomparable Sidney Poitier.

However, I also discovered I enjoyed “feel good” films.

Shows that were uplifting.

Perhaps the best example of all time is The Sound of Music.

Who could possibly be nicer than Julie Andrews, now Dame Julie? The actress, who will be 80 in October, starred as Maria, the young lady who leaves a convent to become governess to the children of a strict naval officer. She soon falls in love with Captain Georg von Trapp.

She quickly transitions from governess to stepmother of the captain’s seven children. At the

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9:30am-10:30am 5 Alvin St 10:00am-11:00am 31 Broadview Ave E 10:00am-12:00pm 1523 Craig Rd 11:00am-12:00pm 45 William St W 14 Ross St 9 Cornelia St W 11:00am-12:30pm 86 Broadview Ave 8 Cachet Dr 70 Bacchus Island Rd 4237 Hwy 511 29 Craig St 11:00am-3:00pm 133 Sheppard Ave 11:15am-12:15pm 43 Carol Cres 11:30am-12:30pm 103 Elmsley St 3110 Hwy 43 E 217 Bristow Dr 12:00pm-1:00pm 28 Montague St 12:00pm-1:30pm 133 Karen Lane 106 Beckwith St E 12:30pm-1:30pm 93 Queen St 206 Frost St 12:30pm-2:30pm 14388 Cty Rd 15 1:00pm-2:00pm 139 Pointview Dr 2940 Tennyson Rd 44 Tower Rd 35 Condie St 42 Winnifred St N 1:00pm-2:30pm 199 Andrews Ave 807 MacPherson Rd 226 Lera St 22 Tudor Circle 48 Perthmore 1:00pm-3:00pm 248 Bishop’s Way 154 Old Kingston Rd 2:00pm-3:00pm 2518 Rideau Ferry Rd 2:00pm-3:30pm 298 Christie Lake Rd 706 Christie Lake North Shore Rd 3:00pm-4:30pm 4 Cassell Lane 50 Fourth St 118 Colborne St. W 358 Norris Rd 126 North Rd

Perth

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Smiths Falls

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Oxford Mills

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Cole Walker 613-812-0536 John Gray 613-868-6068 Garry Dalgleish 613-880-4434 Paul Gordon 613-390-2281 Julia Scotland 613-390-0401

Perth

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Smiths Falls

Lisa Brennan-Trudel 613-285-9646

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Pauline Aunger 613-285-9158 Jennifer Aunger 613-285-5602 Connie McNamee 613-223-8168

Smiths Falls

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Chaloa Acres Perth

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Nan Bell 613-285-7727 Brian Cavanagh 613-812-0229 Stan Suffel 613-284-6756 Pauline Aunger 613-285-9158 Jennifer Aunger-Ritchie 613-285-5602

Smiths Falls Smiths Falls Rural Smiths Falls Smiths Falls Rural Perth

Garry Dalgleish 613-880-4434 Cole Walker 613-812-0536 Carol Barber 613-285-4887 John Gray 613-868-6068 Julia Scotland 613-390-0401

Otty Lake Rideau Lakes Twp

Joanne Bennell 613-812-0505 Barbara Couch 613-253-0518

Rideau Ferry

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Perth Perth

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Otterdale Estates Smiths Falls Merrickville Glen Tay Smiths Falls Rural

Garry Dalgleish 613-880-4434 Carol Barber 613-285-4887 Garry Seguin 613-852-4313 Cole Walker 613-812-0536 John Gray 613-868-6068

Sunday March 22

11:00am-12:00pm 21 Rideau Ferry Rd Rideau Ferry 11:00am-12:30pm 597 Bolton Rd Kemptville Rural 11:00am-1:00pm 266 Muldoon Rd Kemptville Rural 11:00am-3:00pm 133 Sheppard Ave Perth 1:00pm-2:30pm 32 McCann St Smiths Falls 89 Leacock Rd Frankville Rural 138 Evans Rd near Perth 4 Larose St Almonte 1:00pm-3:00pm 116 Ashton Creek Estates Carleton Place 98 Crampton Dr Carleton Place 455 Dufferin St Carleton Place 2:00pm-4:00pm 194 Wolf Lake Rd Westport Rural 2385 9th Line Beckwith 3:00pm-4:30pm 112 Wiltse St E Athens

Connected to Your Community A/CP/K/P/SF - 15 - Thursday, March 19, 2015

Evelyn Lee 613-284-7277 John Gray 613-868-6068 Jim Fisher 613-402-7653 Randy Cavanagh 613-464-1000 Garry Dalgleish 613-880-4434 John Gray 613-868-6068 Randy Cavanagh 613-464-1000 Cathie McCabe 613-284-6263 Sam Kerr 613-229-7565 Tanya Evoy 613-285-4214 Barbara Couch 613-253-0518 Cole Walker 613-812-0536 Amanda Woodruff 613-270-8200 John Gray 613-868-6068

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OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY MARCH 21 11AM-12:30PM 29 Craig Street (Hwy 43), Perth

$227,500 Stop for a Tour on Saturday – this home has immediate occupancy and is much larger than it looks. Fully renovated home with new windows, hardwood floors, spacious yard with large back deck, 3 bedrms up, finished lower level with bathroom on each level.

MLS#931431 Julia Scotland 613-390-0401 julia-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca Drea Scotland 613-390-2373 drea-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca

NEW PRICE

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY MARCH 21 1-2:30PM 48 Perthmore, Perth

$384,900 Put this home on tour for Saturday to preview Perthmore Glen’s newest open concept build called “The Elmherst” model.

The sophisticated design features vaulted ceilings, upscale decor, warm hardwood, ceramic floors, fireplace, west facing deck, attached double car garage complete with an energy star rating and ready for occupancy.

MLS#: 942150 Julia Scotland 613-390-0401 julia-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca Drea Scotland 613-390-2373 drea-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca

RENOVATED COUNTRY HOME

2356 Harlem Rd, Portland

Lanark Highlands

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY MARCH 21, 1-3 PM 248 Bishop’s Way, Otty Lake

$464,900 Beautiful, 4 season home, 109 feet frontage on Otty Lake, many inclusions.

Newer engineered hardwood flooring. 3 baths, main floor master bedroom. Can’t make the open house...then give me a call and I will set up a private showing for you. MLS#927345 Joanne Bennell 613-812-0505

SMITHS FALLS – RENOVATED 4 McKenzie Ave

Sheri Mahon-Fournier* 613-812-1215

Andrew Rivington* 613-812-3280

Bob Ferguson* 613-812-8871

Joanne Bennell* 613-812-0505

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY MARCH 22 1-2:30 PM 4 Larose St., Almonte

Barbara Shepherd* 613-326-1361

Christian Allan* 613-207-0834

Oral Pretty* 613-264-0123

Julia Scotland** 613-390-0401

NEW LISTING

WATERFRONT

RIVER FRONT

PRIVACY JUST A FEW MINUTES FROM PERTH

147 Tom’s Rock Rd, Black Lake

59 Harvey

$339,900 Built at the turn of the century, this Tay Riverfront home is tastefully renovated and is adjacent to the core of Heritage Perth. While retaining the character and charm of the period, the home has had updates including plumbing, wiring, shingles, windows and newer hot water natural gas boiler. Garden door from kitchen lead to an expansive deck overlooking river built in 2014.

MLS#: 092101003510400 Paul Martin 613-264-0123

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$439,000 Built in 2008 this custom 2,385 sq. ft. home has an additional 1,040 sq. ft. of finished living space in the walkout lower level. Situation on a 3.16 acre lot fronting on a paved road, this home is loaded with exciting features including a gorgeous great room with vaulted ceiling and fireplace.

Beautiful kitchen cabinetry & island, main floor den or fourth bedroom, 2nd floor has 3 oversized bedrooms including dramatic master bedroom suite. Oversized garage with workshop. MLS#: 094000202508602 Paul Martin 613-264-0123

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$499,000 Exceptional view of Big Rideau from this spacious, brick R2000 home with two level walkout living, attached and detached garages, hardwood flooring, over 800 ft of shoreline set on 19 acres.

You can’t beat the price. Call for a tour.

MLS#938015 Julia Scotland 613-390-0401 julia-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca Drea Scotland 613-390-2373 drea-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca

12 Polk Cres., Portland

$229,900 Wonderful Portland neighbourhood, minutes from docking on Big Rideau Lake, this 3 plus bedroom updated bungalow is perfectly located for hiking the Cataraqui Trail or walking to your boat on the Rideau. Features of this home include a bright 3 season sunroom, living room fireplace, master bedrm ensuite, large attached garage, finished lower level family room with additional bedrm space and a landscaped lot with a combination of open and wooded space. MLS#939400 Julia Scotland 613-390-0401 julia-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca Drea Scotland 613-390-2373 drea-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca

$474,900 Beautiful waterfront property with excellent, clean shoreline, gardens, privacy and only minutes from Perth.

Enjoy two finished levels (3 bdrms, 2 bath) overlooking the lake, open concept living area with double sided fireplace, hardwood floors, walk-out deck across the entire waterfront side, attached double car garage and waterside gazebo.

MLS#932855 Julia Scotland 613-390-0401 julia-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca Drea Scotland 613-390-2373 drea-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca

$1,299,000 Spectacular timber frame home on Rideau’s Sand Lake featuring soaring ceilings, open concept layout, floor to ceiling stone fireplace, detached four season guest home with lower level heated parking situated on 8 acres of Canadian Shield and deep, clear waterfront.

Julia Scotland 613-390-0401 julia-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca Drea Scotland 613-390-2373 drea-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca

Paul Martin*** 613-264-0123

$159,900 This nicely updated 1.5 Story, 3+bedroom, 2 bath home is waiting for a family. Conveniently located in the heart of Rideau Lakes and a easy commute to Kingston/ Smiths Falls/Brockville/Gananoque.

This is the perfect starter home. Call for a showing. MLS#938347 Julia Scotland 613-390-0401 julia-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca Drea Scotland 613-390-2373 drea-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca

$168,000 Many renos and updates offer space and amenities perfect for your family. Three spacious bedrooms, updated baths, large living room and spacious dining room plus eat-in kitchen. Attractive main bath on the bedroom level with powder room on the main level. Lower level family room with powder room close by and large wet bar for parties. Newer windows, newer flooring, updated wiring, etc. Fenced yard for kids and pets with deck for your barbeque and summer entertaining and relaxing. Insulated and heated garage with entrance to mud room. Lots of room for day to day family living and entertaining.

Cathie McCabe 613-284-6263 cathie-mccabe@coldwellbanker.ca Barbara Shepherd 613-326-1361 barbara-shepherd@coldwellbanker.ca

177 Big Rideau North Shore Road

Drea Scotland* 613-390-2373

$359,900 Fantastic location in the pretty town of Almonte, very desirable area, walking distance to schools, hospital & shopping. This well built home sports 4 bedrooms, master with updated ensuite.

Lovely curved staircase off the spacious foyer, new two piece powder room, laundry room on the main level. Efficient oak kitchen with ceramic floor & new gleaming hardwood floors in the dining & living rooms. Special touches on cove moulding in family room & living/dining area. Brick fireplace in the family room and a custom corner oak gas fireplace in the lower level rec room.

Everything you need in the perfect location to call home! Cathie McCabe 613-284-6263 cathie-mccabe@coldwellbanker.ca

$245,000 Loaded with character & charm, this beautiful renovated 1.5 storey farmhouse is situated on a bio-diverse 12 acre parcel in Lanark Highlands. Nature lovers dream… deer, sunsets and privacy.

Large custom kitchen with natural stone counter top sand butcher block island perfect for entertaining. Trails, perennial beds, organic garden with sted, paddocks 2 and apple trees, separate 600 ft studio with own well, heat and hydro.

MLS#: 094000202520900 Paul Martin 613-264-0123

Lanark Highlands

Cathie McCabe* 613-284-6263

NEW PRICE

8286 Highway 42, Newboro

$179,900 If you’re looking for open space and character, this fully renovated stone church is the answer. Completely rebuilt from the stone shell, this home features, all new systems, over insulated, new wiring, new windows, hardwood floors, two baths, upper loft area, energy efficient electric and pellet stove heating. The sellers are very motivated to sell. Call for a tour.

MLS#907805 Julia Scotland 613-390-0401 julia-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca Drea Scotland 613-390-2373 drea-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca

203 Eagle Point Rd., Sand Lake

Norene Allan* 613-812-0407

Sales Representative* Broker** Broker of Record***

4225 Scotch Line

$299,000 Located just minutes from the Town of Perth, this 1900 sq. ft., 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, bungalow has an additional 520 sq. ft. 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 row to Pike River.

MLS#: 091191101556201 Paul Martin 613-264-0123

218 Islandview Dr, Mississippi Lake

$779,000 Wonderful executive waterfront home minutes to Perth, Carleton Place and an easy commute to Ottawa. Enjoy upscale waterfront living in this spacious 4 bed, 4 bath home featuring attached double car garage, vaulted ceilings, luxurious bathrooms with in-floor radiant heat, exotic cherry and ceramic flooring, detached insulated garage/workshop and fully finished lower level. The perfectly landscaped, irrigated property is surrounded by iron fencing and gates. Enjoy walk-in/jump-in excellent shoreline with boat launch area. This home is sure not to disappoint. MLS#941160 Julia Scotland 613-390-0401 julia-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca Drea Scotland 613-390-2373 drea-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca

$349,900 3 bedrooms, 3 baths – private 3 acre setting so close to town – spacious and bright – great for viewing nature, and perfect design for entertaining. Cozy up in the main floor family room with warming wood stove. Separate living room and dining room – fireplace and walkout. Eatin kitchen. Great price! MLS#939459

www.198cliffordcresperth.com Call Barbara Shepherd– 613 326-1361 barbara-shepherd@coldwellbanker.ca

NEW LISTING 4 McKenzie Avenue

$168,000 Many renos and updates offer space and amenities perfect for your family. Three spacious bedrooms, updated baths, large living room and spacious dining room plus eat-in kitchen. Attractive main bath on the bedroom level with powder room on the main level. Lower level family room with powder room close by and large wet bar for parties. Newer windows, newer flooring, updated wiring, etc. Fenced yard for kids and pets with deck for your barbeque and summer entertaining and relaxing. Insulated and heated garage with entrance to mud room. Lots of room for day to day family living and entertaining.

Cathie McCabe 613-284-6263 cathie-mccabe@coldwellbanker.ca Barbara Shepherd 613-326-1361 barbara-shepherd@coldwellbanker.ca

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Beautiful reno’d contemporary 2 bdrm. home. Granite countertops, gleaming hdwd. flrs., custom kitchen and bathrm cabinetry. Inground salt water pool surrounded by stamped concrete & interlock. 3 gas fireplaces: master bdrm., liv/din rm. and lower level family rm. Sep. wkshp with radiant floor heat. An exceptional property!

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OPEN HOUSE

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Sunday, Mar. 22, 11:00am-12:00pm 21 Rideau Ferry Rd., Rideau Ferry $625,000 MLS: 921301 Host: Evelyn Lee

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Saturday, Mar. 21, 1:00pm-2:00pm 139 Pointview Dr., Port Elmsley $349,000 MLS: 940230 Host: Nan Bell NEW LISTING

474 Rideau River Road $229,000 MLS: 945139

NEW LISTING

Building Lot Briton-Houghton Bay Rd $36,000 MLS: 944761

1804 ninth line

Nicely updated home on professionally landscaped country lot plus separate 3200 sq. ft. shop. Too many features to mention. Call for viewing today. $635,000 • MlS#925028

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63 William Street East $134,900 MLS: 895652

View of Mississippi Lake from master suite. Dramatic vaulted ceilings in open concept liv/din/kitchen, gorgeous hardwood and ceramic floors.

Expansive front verandah for relaxing outside. Oversized double garage for the handyman. Full unfinished basement. Fabulous value. $339,900 • MlS#941435

3185 DruMMonD conceSSion 7

All brick split level home boasts 15 rooms, fenced yard, double garage plus single detached garage, 2 fireplaces, central air, hardwood flooring and more. $284,900 • MlS#939389

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$347,500 • MlS#937497 robin Ferrill

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Adult lifestyle in Rockhaven Park. Nicely updated mobile home. New kitchen and hardwood flring.

$109,900 • MLS#939797 Marly Burke

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$339,900 • MlS#939391 robin Ferrill

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Stunning country setting. 2+2 bdrm, 3 bthrm bungalow on 6 acres.

Call Robin for your SOLD sign!

Rhonda Brunke Sales Representative

Lovely country home. Set back from street with paved laneway and interlocking walkways. 2+1 bdrms. Finished lower level. Nat. gas heat and central air $299,900 • MlS#940609

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Audlt style bungalow with back walk-out to park. Hardwood, open concept and more! Call Robin for your SOLD sign!

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Saturday, Mar. 21, 12:30am-1:30pm 93 Queen Street $189,900 MLS: 937970 Host: Francine Rever

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Saturday, Mar. 21, 11:00am-12:00pm 14 Ross Street $189,900 MLS: 920288 Host: Nan Bell OPEN HOUSE

$296,500 • MlS#943519 rhonda Brunke

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Saturday, Mar. 21, 11:00am-12:00pm 45 William St., W. $149,900 MLS: 938058 Host: Francine Rever

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Jason Coleman Sales Representative

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Marly Burke Broker

119 Miguel Street, carleton place

Charming brick home completely updated. Quiet street with fenced yard. Call Robin for your SOLD sign! $244,900 • MlS#941944

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154 OLD KINgSTON ROAD, RIDEAU LAKES TWP THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS! Sought after Open Concept design boasts a sparkling Foyer, gleaming hrds, Oak Kit w/lg island & fab wndw wrapped Solarium.

Unbelievably bright LL open house offers extra BDR & cozy SATURDAy MARCH 21ST, 1-3 P.M. woodstove!

Deeded access to Bass Lake; quiet clean waters provide ideal conditions for swimming, boating & fishing. Private boat launch & storage area for canoes, etc. The handyman will love the 28 ft x 26 ft det GAR/WKSP, while the vegetable & perennial gardens are an outdoor enthusiast’s dream! MLS#923839 SS CE AC KE! D A E ED S L DE BAS TO

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455 DUFFERIN ST. CARLETON PLACE

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FABULOUS FAMILY BUNGALOW. Nestled on a corner lot in sought after Northridge Estates. This 3BDR 3BTH Home is filled with pizazz. White Colonial style pillars open house ND invite you to cozy up SUNDAy MARCH 22 1-3 P.M beside the chic natural gas fireplace, while the sparkle in the Kitchen is sure to wow your guests while they mingle in the Open Concept FamRm. Overnight guests are sure to love the Lower Level retreat with modern 3-PC Bth. A spacious LL Family Room & private fenced rear yard are perfect for the kids!

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OPEN HOUSES

SATURDAY MARCH 21, 2015

9:30 – 10:30 AM 5 ALVIN STREET

11:00 – 12:30 PM 4237 HIGHWAY 511

Completely renovated 3 bed bungalow close to amenities. Maple floors throughout. Custom kitchen w/stainless steel appliances included. $239,900.

New Modern Contemporary designed 2 sty on 4.36 acres. Lg living/dining, expansive kitchen. Master w/lg walk-in & ensuite. Deluxe Cape cedar shakes siding. $439,900.

$419,900

125 MONTgOMERy PARK RD, CARLETON PLACE G L I S T E N I N G MISSISSIPPI LAKE! Fab 2 BDR + Bunkie 4-Season retreat on M Mississippi Lake! This newly renovated Home boasts a country chic feel thruout the Open Concept layout. The modern style Kitchen boasts breathtaking waterfront views while the cozy woodstove will keep you warm as you admire the sparkle of the freshly fallen snow on the lake!

Adorable 19 ft. x 11 ft. Bunkie perfect for your overnight guests! MLS#925785 g E! LIN RK LAK SPA SIPPI IS ISS

SATURDAY MARCH 21 & SUNDAY MARCH 22 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM 133 SHEPPARD AVE., PERTH

Newly constructed 1,650 sq ft – 3 bed, 2 bath bungalow newly built, with large deck, double attached garage and gorgeous curb appeal. $499,900.

$327,900

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NEW LISTING • OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, MARCH 22 1-3 PM 98 CRAMPTON DRIVE, CARLETON PLACE

2 bedrooms, 2 bathroom – Fantastic investment for young couple and walking distance to Carleton Place amenities and Mississippi trails, this family friendly neighborhood is a perfect fit for your first home. Move-in ready with maple hardwood floors on main level, inside entry to garage, and open concept, sun-lit living and dining area overlooking the rear yard with 3 season solarium. Quick close available.

47 BURgESS ST, CARLETON PLACE WOW! What a fab family Home full of pizazz!

B Prime Carleton Place C I CH location; walking distance to schools, recreation, downtown core & an easy commute to the City of Ottawa. A sought after Open Concept welcomes you to this 4BDR 3BTH Split Level Home, spacious KIT & eating area overlook cozy Main flr FamRm w/gas FFP. Expansive rear Deck & fenced yard are perfect for kids, pets & entertaining. PS – Dad will love the LL Sens retreat! MLS#933623 W!

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Valley Fishing & Outdoor Show March 27-29 in Carp The Valley Fishing & Outdoor Show has gone redneck crazy. This event, held Friday, March 27 through to Sunday, March 29 at the Carp Fairgrounds (3832 Carp Road), promises to be informative and entertaining for the whole family.

This year has it all – with boats, outfitters, and tackle shops and hunting gear to help outfit you for your season.

This year’s show is full of great prizes. You could win a pair of Monster Spectacular tickets for May 30 at the Canadian Tire Centre, fishing rods at the casting pond, a Muskie charter from Muskie Canada or a cookbook from Jeff Morrison “The Outdoors Guy”.

New this year are fish cleaning demonstrations

by Jeff McNaughton from the Ministry of Natural Resources and “Ask the Butcher” with Steve Moss from Mossy’s Smoke Shop.

Their demonstrations and tips of the trade will help you turn that trophy catch into a tasty treat.

Also new this year will be live entertainment from the Felhaver Band on Sunday to help you kick off the winter blues and put a “jig” in your step. Amanda Kingsland from Y101 will be on hand Saturday on the main stage to host The Redneck Runway, a fashion show of all the new and latest clothing to help keep you warm, dry and looking your best.

Turkey tests will also be available at the Dave’s Hunter Safety booth. Remember to contact the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (705-748-6324 ext. 285) to order your home study turkey DVD prior to the show and bring your receipt to the show to write your exam.

Seminars

John Anderson, one of the world’s foremost renowned Muskie speakers and tournament pro will be on the main stage Friday and Saturday.

Canadian Hall of Fame inductee Big Jim McLaughlin will take the stage Sunday. Big Jim has been an integral part of Canadian sport fishing for 30 years and is always a hit at the show.

The Ottawa Fly Fishing Society will also be taking the main stage on Friday evening. They will also be giving demonstrations and lessons on tying flies throughout the weekend.

On Saturday, Len Dickinson will present on “the travelling hunter”. Len is an avid globetrotting hunter who will be sure to pass on his tips to make sure your next hunting trip is a memorable one.

Be sure to check out the seminar schedule on the website www.valleysportsmanshow.com to ensure you don’t miss your favourites.

The third building at the show will house the gun show. Admission to the Fishing & Outdoor Show also gets you into this venue. There will be 50 tables of firearms for sale and trade.

The show hours are Friday, March 27 from 4 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, March 28 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 29 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Admission to the show is just $8 with children under 12 admitted free when accompanied by an adult.

Weekend passes are also available for just $12, which is only $4/day, so you won’t miss a single thing this show has to offer! Free parking and reasonable admission rates, makes this an affordable outing for the whole family.

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On Saturday, March 7, Fulton’s Pancake House and Sugar Bush hosted the annual Lanark & District Maple Syrup Producers Association’s Tapping Out Party. Guests enjoyed mild spring temperatures as they wandered the Fulton’s grounds, taking in attractions like horse-drawn sleigh rides, tobogganing, marshmallow roasting and exploring the trails. Clockwise, from top left: Henry Lickers, a member of the Metis tribe, demonstrates a traditional method of tapping a maple tree using a spout made of wood; Nikolas Firman takes a trip down the tobogganing hill with friends Tia and Forever Zoe-Richer; Henry Lickers speaks about historical methods of preparing maple syrup to a crowd; Makayla Cavanagh roasts a marshmallow over a roaring fire; guests at Fulton’s enjoy a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the grounds.

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Pretty Paws for LAWS March 21 Visit Divine Consign (14 Industrial Ave in Almonte) this Saturday, March 21 for Pretty Paws for LAWS from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Many donated dog coats and accessories will be for sale (cash only please) with all proceeds going to support LAWS. Also, Divine Consign is kindly donating 20 per cent of all sales to LAWS that day. A “goodie basket” is available for purchase as well filled with donated new items and the 2015 LAWS calendar is free with every purchase/donation.

me to take the time to get to know me. I am sure you will love me once you appreciate me for the lovely lady I am. I got my face washed, my ears cleaned, my fur brushed my nails clipped: I’m ready! His white whiskers are stunning against Please give me a chance. I’ll be waiting his black face, especially with the right for you at LAWS. sunrays. He loves to snooze on top of one of the multi layered cat beds and when Coco people come to adopt he observes with Sleek, slick, well groomed, excellent his big friendly yellow eyes. Walt is a body shape, large, playful and friendly real gem to call your best furry friend. demeanor would describe Coco.

Please meet him at LAWS or call at Coco seeks attention from anyone who 613-283-9308. enters his temporary home at LAWS. He’s fun, likes to be goofy, rolls over for Isla belly scratches and is longing for his new Please meet this absolutely stunning forever home. This black boy is about full-figured grey female cat with her three-years-old. pretty light green eyes. Isla is about fiveyears-old and would be the perfect companion for a quiet older couple or single person. Isla has her front paws declawed so best to keep her indoors otherwise she cannot defend herself. She has her moments, but she loves to be touched. Isla is not comfortable around smaller children.

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continue to improve since we started her training program.

Like any dog, all Mandy wants is to please her master(s). She loves to be brushed, have her belly rubbed, and nuzzle up to her human when play and work are over. Like any adolescent, she can be a little “willful” at times, but her leash skills are very good, and she can be very good at ‘fetch’, ‘give’ (she has a very soft mouth), sit, stay, heel, etc.

With consistency in her training, a calm home and time to learn what is expected of her, each of these skills can be finessed infinitely.

Mandy Mandy would do very well being adPlease meet Mandy, one of our two opted into a home or farm in the country Rottweiler mixes we’d like you to meet where she’s allowed some freedom.

Walt this week. Mandy, about three and a halfWalt is a very laidback, quiet but years-old, is alert, extremely smart. She Ace friendly medium size cat of about four- is very obedient and works well with Meet Ace, a bright energetic one years-old. Walt is black with some white. her handlers. Her obedience skills are and a half-year-old Rottweiler mix who

Lyons This week’s featured pets Drew Hello there, Drew here. Around Halloween 2013 I was brought to LAWS. Can you believe that, 2013! Days, weeks, became months more than one year and I am still here.

I’ve heard from my fellow cats who came and found homes that there is another life out there. Sadly nobody came to pick me up yet and lately I am starting to worry I’ll grow into and old woman without ever enjoying a nice private bed, belly rubs, and a family who loves me for who I am.

I am a real nice and pretty Torti with soft orange, black, brown and some white fur. At times, when I am unsure I am a little shy but when I get to know you I come out of my “Torti shell” as I do like to be loved. I would love to meet that one person who can be patient with

loves to fetch. Like Mandy, Ace too is eager to please and has improved his obedience skills a lot since he came to LAWS last year. There is still room for improvement. Ace is generally quiet and good with some dogs. Ace is very people friendly but will require a diligent handler who is willing to give him exercise and training.

With his playfulness and outgoing nature he will be a loyal and devoted companion for the right owner. We feel that Ace would do very well on a farm or a place somewhere in the country.

Thank you for your continued support. Follow us if you like on Facebook at www.facebook.com/lanarkanimals or if you have any questions or concerns, please contact the shelter at shelter@ lanarkanimals.ca or by calling 613-2839308.

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Twin sisters help the prince find a Pan Am Games torch officially unveiled princess in upcoming Mudds play Kyle Booth

Whoever said that theatre is fun for the whole family didn’t realize they would be sharing the stage with their own sibling, which is the case for newcomers to the Mississippi Mudds, twin sisters Emma and Sophie Hans.

Emma, who has been performing for three years (recently as Cosette in Orion’s Production of Les Miserables), and Sophie, who has been performing for two years (recently in the Perth Academy of Musical Theatre’s Glee 2), will be on stage together in this April’s production of Once Upon a Mattress, both as Ladies-in-Waiting.

Once Upon a Mattress tells the story of Queen Aggravain (Michele Eno) who sabotages the efforts of every young princess who hopes to marry her son, Prince Dauntless (Kyle Booth) and no one else can settle down until he does! Honourable Sir Harry (Justin Yanosik) is determined to marry the lovely Lady Larkin (Katie Irvine), so he sets off for faraway lands and returns with an unlikely candidate, Princess Winnifred (Jennifer Vorano) from the swamps. It’s love at first sight

for the Prince, so the Queen sets about planning her most difficult challenge yet. The palace is filled with merriment and mischief while everyone (an amazing cast of 24!) wonders if Princess “Fred” will pass the Queen’s test?

When asked what their favourite part of the show is, the twins could not pick one part in particular; they love the whole show and think it is funny and has great music. If you join the Mudds, you will not only make many new friends, but will also have the experience of being onstage in the spotlight, which everyone deserves a chance to be in. When asked what convinced them to join the Mudds and, in particular, why this show, they both reply, “All the people are very nice, the music is great, and the play is very funny. What’s not to like?!”

The Mississippi Mudds is a great place to come and break out of your comfort zone and meet people who are equally passionate about theatre and a place that you can always feel welcome.

Emma and Sophie both feel that since joining “It has really helped with our self-confidence, since both of us are shy,” and when also

asked if they would consider doing more shows in the future, they replied with “We will definitely be checking out future productions! It’s such a blessing to have a great musical theatre company nearby!”

So make sure you come out and support Carleton Place and enjoy an evening of incredible talent as the Mudds retell the tale of the Princess and the Pea under the amazing direction of Sandra Dunlop and Producer Karen Lapointe.

The extremely talented musical director Laurel Tye and band members Peter Brown (Piano) Tom Kemp (drums) and Frank Martens (electronic wind instrument) are also an integral part of the production.

The Mississippi Mudds will present Once Upon a Mattress at the Carleton Place Town Hall (175 Bridge St.) on April 24, 25 and 26 and April 30, May 1 and May 2. To find out more about show times and other upcoming performances, visit mississippimudds.ca. Tickets will be available at Reads Book Shop about a month before the first show.

Kyle Booth is a member of the Mississippi Mudds.

Olympian Simon Whitfield joins a Canadian forces veteran, a Toronto Police Service’s officer and a music-loving teen in being named the first torchbearers to carry the flame in the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay, presented by President’s Choice and OLG. On March 16, the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games Organizing Committee (TO2015) and its relay partners announced 10 torchbearers, and unveiled the torch and torchbearer uniform.

Joining Whitfield among the relay’s 3,000 torchbearers will be Pat Israel (63), Michael Crawford (51), Cameron Sault (28), Bob Cassels (74), Tanisha Martinez (22), Francis Atta (28), Melanie Byland (29), Zsofia Balazs (24) and Denzel Innis (17). To learn more about these torchbearers, visit www. toronto2015.org/torch-relay/ torchbearers.

“The torch is a unique symbol of the Pan Am Games and carries a powerful energy that will unite Canadians,” said Saäd Rafi, chief executive officer, TO2015. “The torchbearers will proudly carry the flame through more than 130 communities, igniting the Pan

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The design of the 2015 Pan Am Games torch.

Am spirit as they go.”

Featured on the torch are the colourful United We Play! pictograms – depictions of people in motion – symbolizing the assembly of athletes through the celebration of sport and culture.

The aluminum torch stands 65 centimetres high and weighs 1.2 kilograms (or roughly the same weight as a baseball bat). With a burn time of 10 to 12 minutes, the flame can withstand winds of up to 70 kilometres per hour and is visible in all kinds of weather conditions.

“A torch relay is powerful and patriotic,” said Whitfield, Olympic gold and silver medallist and Pan Am bronze medallist. “I’m looking forward to that moment as it truly is an honour to represent my community and Canada.”

During the 41-day torch relay, each of the 3,000 torchbearers will complete, on average, a 200-metre relay segment. The torch will be carried by more than 60 modes of transportation and exceed 5,000 kilometres on the road and 15,000 kilometres by air.

The torch relay will invite Canadians to celebrate and share the Pan Am spirit throughout its 41-day journey towards Toronto, the host city of the Games.

The torch relay starts May 30 and concludes July 10 with the dramatic lighting of the cauldron at the opening ceremony in downtown Toronto.

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Join the Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists for the natural history presentation, ‘Servants and Masters: Trees on the Landscape’ by Justin Peter, former senior park naturalist of Algonquin Park. Above, trees in the landscape in Mississippi Mills off Clayton Road.

World of trees the subject of MVFN presentation March 19 Cheryl Morris

On Thursday, March 19, the Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists (MVFN) will present the sixth lecture in their current series. This event will be held in the Social Hall of Almonte United Church, 106 Elgin Street in Almonte at 7:30 p.m.

The guest speaker for this presentation will be Justin Peter, director of programs and senior naturalist for Quest Nature Tours. He has entitled his talk “Servants and Masters: Trees on the Landscape”.

Prior to working at Quest, Justin was senior naturalist at Ontario’s worldrenowned Algonquin Park where he co-ordinated the park’s interpretive program and recruited promising junior naturalists.

He is a popular speaker at birding festivals and nature clubs, including MVFN and, as well, is researcher for regional and international projects and publications. He founded the Facebook page ‘Landmark Trees of Ontario’, which features some of Ontario’s many remarkable trees and their stories. He recently led the review of the popular book Trees of Algonquin Provincial Park (author Dan Strickland), the latest edition of which was released in 2015.

This book emphasizes that “…of all the living things that inhabit Algonquin Provincial Park, none are more important than trees.”

Peter states: “In one sense, trees are passive elements of the landscape, vulnerable to the vagaries of environmental change and human activity. On the other

hand, they are tremendously adaptable and responsive to opportunity, and their presence (or absence) influences life all around them. In this illustrated talk, we will discover some of what our native trees can tell us about our landscapes as we explore the diverse ecological and cultural roles that they play—past and present—as well as their potential to enrich our future landscapes.”

Peter will expand on this statement as he discusses how the economic value that we place on different trees affects how much or how little we know about them and their conservation status. His talk will enlighten about how important specific trees are to the wildlife that depends on them for survival. He will discuss the existence and magnitude of ongoing threats to the survival of our trees including those posed by pests, diseases and climate change.

As well, he will describe the underappreciated presence of historic trees in nature and their great potential to help re-forest the landscape. In discussing these topics Justin will make us aware of how our own values affect the ability of trees to survive and flourish.

Please join MVFN for this interesting and informative presentation. Refreshments and discussion will follow the talk. There is a non-member fee of $5.

For further information, please contact MVFN’s program chair, Gretta Bradley, at glbradley@icloud.com.

For MVFN events, membership and other club information visit http://mvfn. ca.

Cheryl Morris is a member of the Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists.

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I recently received emails from two readers who displayed an amazing amount of persistence and patience when dealing with their automotive problems and the results couldn’t have been farther apart.

This first one needs a little background. Matthew purchased his 2012 Honda Civic Si new in the fall of 2011 and noticed right from the start that it was consuming engine oil (at the rate of about 0.5 L every 1,500 km). He brought this to his dealership’s service department’s attention and asked for a resolution. They began an oil consumption test which required our Civic owner to drop in any time the engine was low on oil so their tech could record the mileage and the amount of oil required to top it up. Our reader got the distinct impression that no repair was forthcoming so in April of 2014 he sent me an email asking for my advice.

I found out that his Civic was the subject of a technical service bulletin issued by Honda Canada

to its dealers indicating that a certain number of their vehicles were subject to oil consumption and that the recommended repair involved the replacement of the engine’s pistons and rings (a rather major process). I provided this info to our reader and almost one year later he was kind enough to supply this follow-up.

“Hello Brian, It has been a year, but my car finally finished the oil consumption test with the Honda dealer. It took longer because they messed the records up a bit. The results were sent in to Honda Canada, and by my calculation it was consuming 0.6L/1,500km, so it was within an acceptable range (for them), being below 1.0 L/1500km.

And needless to say, I got a call from the dealer’s service advisor informing me that because it fell within the acceptable allowance, no further action was required. I called Honda Canada, and talked to a rep who again said there is no issue with my car, and its oil consumption was acceptable. I asked

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for further investigation, he then asked if the service manager had sent these results to Honda’s technical support division yet. So I said no, and the rep suggested he would call the service manager and see what else could be done.

They called me back within half an hour and said the service manager would now send my issue to tech support for review, and he then mentions that my vehicle’s serial number is on the list for piston and ring replacement. I was flabbergasted that they would keep giving me the run-around and then finally admit that my car was on this list.

Within two weeks the dealer calls me and says that they will perform the ring and piston replacement. I agreed and at the

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beginning of February 2015 they performed the repair. The rep at the dealer was nice in that he kept me up to date after they pulled the engine apart and informed of the condition of the cylinder walls along with pictures.

Currently I am still in the breakin period and have 2.000 km on it, but I have not seen any oil consumption yet; the oil is still at top of dipstick and clean.

So at this time I am satisfied with the results, as all I wanted was realistic oil consumption. As I do understand with a high compression engine like this and the thin oil they use, 0W20, there will be some consumption. I am guessing once it is broken in and I start to hit higher revs it will use some, but time will tell. Besides I don’t plan on keeping it once the Honda Turbos come out in 2018. Yes, I still love my Honda’s.”

Thank you, Matthew The second reader’s tale involved too many emails to print here, so I’ll provide the high-

lights. It was the tale of a 2009 Toyota Rav4 that was the subject of a voluntary recall involving the vehicle’s rear suspension components. It seemed that two rear adjustable linkages were prone to breaking due to corrosion and the recall involved the replacement of these links along with a sealing procedure that rendered them non-adjustable. The Rav4 had a wheel alignment as part of the process. The technician’s report on the alignment indicated that the right rear wheel was just outside of the manufacturer’s specs but was (in the dealership’s opinion) within acceptable range.

Our Rav4 owner took his vehicle to two other repair shops for an alignment check and both agreed with the dealership that the right rear wheel was just beyond spec.

This customer repeatedly asked his dealership and Toyota Canada for some resolution or adjustment, but none was offered. I was supplied with the alignment specs and in my humble opinion didn’t think the current set up was likely to cause

any accelerated tire wear or other problems and I advised the owner to live with it and to have his rear tires checked at regular service intervals for any unusual wear.

To add insult to injury, Murphy’s Law decided it needed to be applied to this situation and a few months later the Rav4 developed a loud howling noise from the rear drive axle. Back to the dealership it went and out came an estimate for $3,000 to repair the rear differential. Needless to say, this owner won’t be waiting for the next version of a Toyota to grace his driveway.

If you have any questions, opinions, or stories on anything automotive please drop me a line, [By email to emc@perfprint.ca or directly to bjoeturner@hotmail. com listing ‘Question for the Car Counsellor’ in the subject line or by post to Record News Communications, 65 Lorne St., P.O. Box 158, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4T1].

Yours in service, Brian Turner

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• Tuesday, March 24: Stephen Fearing at the Full Circle Theatre.

Taking a break from Blackie & Rodeo Kings we’re lucky to have this fine wordsmith in our locale to share his magic. Advance tickmost memorable, playing all over the area from ‘90 to ‘95. After years of success on the road with Ambush, gaining notoriety across Canada with them, the bright lights, huge crowds and big cities, he’s returned home to spend more time with his family and is wanting to try something different. Besides his new Riq Turner Band who are gaining traction around the area, he started talking to me about house concerts and as a result he invited us to a house concert he arranged and, through attending I was able to witness what he calls an epiphany as he, for the first time in front of an audience, performed a whole evening of just his own music, alone, backing himself on guitar. It’s a whole new playground.

I’ve watched many people experience house concert performances for the first time as part of the audience in our own living room over the years and witnessed how they’ve loved the intimacy, the quiet, enabling listening and most importantly, the stories told about how a song came to be and as a result, they started seeking more out. So, it was especially pleasing to witness a seasoned entertainer gain such satisfaction from performing his own music after so many years of performing mostly covers. It’s kind of been a two-decade circle for him in that he went on his own to Nashville in 1995 to dip his songwriting skills in the country music mecca’s waters. He was there for seven months, was apparently well received and asked back at many open mics and later paying solo gigs. He was encouraged by the response he was getting but ran out of money so came home, revived Dirty Johnny, returning to the ‘covers’ life. He continued writing though and, with Ambush wrote many of their tunes, gaining recognition across our fair land.

It’s one thing to play others’ material but it is a whole different experience performing your

own, baring your soul, exposing yourself to everyone’s criticism.

By the response he received that night, there were many who wanted to host him in their home.

They too, experienced a house concert for the first time, loving the feel and wanting to share it with their friends. This will certainly be a boost of confidence for Riq to get writing more. He, too, was sharing his imagination with us, via music. I wish him well.

MERA presented New Country Rehab Sunday afternoon and I was thrilled to see them again. Their fiddler/singer, John Showman created the band as a response originally to his imaginative desire, a vehicle allowing him to both sing and play fiddle.

They love and respect the old tyme country music, taking the words of players like Hank Williams or Johnny Cash, rewriting the music but still maintaining the integrity of the originals as well as creatively writing many of their own. Their tight quartet will be taking their alt-country sound in April south to Washington, DC, South Carolina, Tennessee and, I’m thrilled to hear, will be playing the one and only Merlefest in North Carolina. They’re going into the studio again next in May so I look forward to hear more of their creative “imaginations.”

Upcoming events • Saturday, March 21 from 1 to 6 p.m.: Charley Smith is doing a CD release concert indoors at Rideau Acres Campground Hall (1014 Cunningham Rd.) – a mile north of Highway 401 – just west off Highway 15, just north of Kingston. He’s put this together as a fundraiser for Amherst Island Public Radio Station, CJAI – 92.1 FM. Special guests include an opener by Dennis Whitty and he’ll be joined by many of the same players on the CD as well as Lanark’s own Gus McCormick, emcee Charlie Kitts and a nice spread of

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• Friday, March 27: Tribute to Wilburys at The Cove in Westport. Featuring Elijah Abrams (The Abrams Brothers) on guitar/bass/cocals, Seamus Cowan (Spoon River/Bullmoose) on bass/guitar/vocals, Rueben de-

Groot on guitar/vocals and Rob Radford (Rueben deGroot/Emily Fennell) on drums/vocals. There will no doubt be some surprise visitors. Takes place from 8 to 11 p.m. Tickets are $10 each. Looking forward to this one!

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While enjoying the 2013 movie version of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty on the weekend and its portrayal of “imagination,” it brought back a few recent events, each the result of people taking their imaginations and making them work via music.

While doing long distance drives I find playing CDs helps make the time pass. I slipped in Charley Smith’s new one, entitled Stay This Way and enjoyed it enough to play it through twice! Charley is a veteran country player from the Perth area and he’s surrounded himself with top talent to bring his self-penned songs to life. Super pickers Steve Piticco and Brad Scott on guitars, Doug Johnson working magic on steel guitar, Don Reed and Wade Foster on fiddle, Terry Kittmer on drums, Charly Chiarelli on harmonica, with sweet harmony background vocals, all masterfully produced at Summit Sound outside Westport by Dave Daw, helped make Charley’s vocals the gem I continue to enjoy.

One of my good friends always says he enjoys country music because you can understand the lyrics and Charley’s words are worth listening to. He remembered his late musical friend, Ray Donaldson specifically in the song I Made a Friend and dedicated the disc to him. Relationships, road songs, memories of working as a kid at a local service station, now long gone, all bring his imaginations to song.

He wrote a tribute to George Strait in the disc’s title track Stay This Way. Overall though, it was the musicianship, the overall product that kept me listening.

Understated background harmony vocals, guitars, pedal steel and fiddle raising their heads as needed, all made for an overall relaxed, sweet sound I keep putting back on. My memory of the excited smile on Charley’s face as he handed his new “baby” to me after slugging through the many months of its incubation, like a proud new poppa gleefully handing out cigars, came to mind.

This latest rendering, sharing his “imagination” is truly an enjoyable experience.

Musician/town councillor Riq Turner has been playing music forever. Crediting Perth’s legendary guitar teacher, Mike McPherson, he blossomed, playing in teen bands, Dirty Johnny being the

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The Salvage Shop everything great Irish drama should be Rich language, strong characters, great story telling – these are the rare commodities that make Irish plays so popular with theatre lovers. Jim Nolan’s The Salvage Shop is a sterling example of the genre, serving up equal measures of humour and emotion in a good old-fashioned Irish family drama.

The story takes place in a cluttered repair shop where Sylvester “Sylvie” Tansey mends broken furniture and other items in need of restoration. Running the salvage shop is Sylvie’s job, but being the bandmaster of the Garristown Brass Band is his passion.

For years, he has been grooming his son Eddie to take over the coveted position of bandmaster when he retires. Alas, like many of the damaged objects in his shop, Sylvie’s relationship with his son has fallen into disrepair.

A deep rift has developed between them, a result of Eddie having abandoned his father just before an all-important national music contest, years before. Syl-

vie, now leaning on alcohol for comfort, is facing the prospect of an uprising by the other band members, who want to appoint a new bandmaster. But the band is Sylvie’s life; relinquishing the band leader’s baton would crush him, and besides, he still clings to the hope that Eddie will one day take over from him and win the annual band competition.

Ultimately, this is a story about reconciliation, and the redemptive power of mutual understanding and forgiveness. Along the way, audiences travel an emotional road paved with deep sadness, joy, triumph, and humour. There is, of course, also great music – classic brass band numbers, the strains of Sylvie Tansey’s hero, Luciano Pavarotti, and even a live-on-stage flugelhorn solo by musician Mark Bailey.

Director Patricia Parry has assembled a fine cast of actors to Photo courtesy of Jean-Denis Labelle take on a variety of compelling character roles, including David From left: Mark Bailey as Stephen Kearney, David Parry as Sylvester “Sylvie” Tansey, and Parry as Sylvie Tansey; Grey Joanna McAuley Treffers as Rita Shanahan in Jim Nolan’s poignant Irish drama The SalMasson as his son, Eddie; Joanna vage Shop. The production opens Thursday, April 9 at the Studio Theatre in Perth.

McAuley Treffers as Rita Shanahan; Mark Bailey as Stephen Kearney; and newcomers Martin Treffers as Josie Costello, and Phillipa McDonald as Eddie’s daughter, Katie.

Don’t miss The Salvage Shop, Irish drama at its very best. The show premieres at the fully accessible Studio Theatre, 63 Gore Street E. in Perth, on Thursday, April 9, with performances April 9, 10, 11, 17 and 18 at 8 p.m., and April 12 and 19 at 2 p.m. Regular tickets are $22 at The Book Nook, 60 Gore St. E. (cash only); Tickets Please, 39 Foster St. (613485-6434; ticketsplease.ca; credit cards accepted, a convenience fee applies) and Shadowfax, 67 Foster St. (613-267-6817; shadowfax.on.ca; credit cards accepted, a convenience fee applies).

Tickets are $24 at the door, and students with ID pay just $10 at the door on show nights. There is some strong language in this play that may make it unsuitable for younger audience members.

Submitted by Paul Joyce.

CDSBEO students prepare for mission trips Students of the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario are currently participating in the annual March Break Mission Trip (March 16-20).

Each year, the board supports and organizes two mission trip experiences for students from all ten CDSBEO secondary schools. For almost 20 years, students and staff have been travelling to developing nations to learn about social justice issues through exposure and action.

This year, 49 students and 13 supervisors have travelled to Guatemala and the Dominican Republic. The Cornwall schools, St. Matthew Catholic Secondary School (CSS), Holy Trinity CSS and St. Joseph CSS will visit the Dominican Republic to work at the Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (NPH) Orphanage village of Casa Santa Ana. The remaining seven high

schools (St. Francis Xavier Catholic High School (CHS), St. Thomas Aquinas CHS, St. Michael CHS, St. Mary CHS, St. Luke CHS, St. John CHS and Notre Dame CHS) will travel to the NPH Orphanage village of Casa San Andres in Parramos, Guatemala.

While at NPH, the participants will be helping at the orphanage in whatever capacity necessary. This will include gardening, working in the kitchens, minor construction, painting and other daily chores. In addition, they will have plenty of opportunities to meet and interact with the children, assist in English classes and join the children and staff in games of soccer or baseball. The participants will also be doing some outreach projects in the nearby villages and experiencing the realities of daily life in both Guatemala and the Dominican Republic.

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have worked hard all year organizing and partaking in fundraisers, attending both school and board level meetings, and preparing themselves for this life-changing experience.

The first NPH orphanage was founded in Mexico, in 1954. The children who live at NPH become part of the NPH family, and are not available for adoption. The goal of the orphanage is to provide the children a loving home and family. This mandate has been quite successful and many of the children who grew up at NPH have returned home, and now work at the orphanages.

More than 18,000 children have been in NPH homes since 1954. There are currently nine NPH orphanages throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, which house more than 3,000 children.

Submitted by the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario.

Correction In last week’s editorial on the Meals on Wheels campaign, it was indicated that Community Primary Health Care (CPHC) administers the program throughout Lanark, Leeds and Grenville.

In fact, Meals on Wheels has been co-ordinated by Community Home Support – Lanark County within Lanark County for the areas of Perth, Smiths Falls, Carleton Place, Lanark and surrounding townships for the past 25 years.

We regret the error and apologize for any inconvenience it may have caused.

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Lanark’s wild food club seek recipes for fundraising cook book project Peter Fischl

The Lanark Wild Food Club has started to compile a book of recipes based on wild ingredients and these recipes have been coming in steadily.

Many are original recipes from local cooks. We are attempting to gather the recipes from Lanark although your favourite cookbook wild recipe will do.

The proceeds from the book will be used to support our club as well as our partner – Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust.

Anyone can contribute a reci-

pe by emailing it to peterfischl@ mail.com.

The only criteria is that the recipe include at least one wild ingredient although the more the merrier. All submissions will be greatly appreciated and wherever possible credit will be given to the contributor.

Survivalist walk On March 14, there will be a survivalist walk with aboriginal outdoorsman Sean Buchanan-Gabriel who has grown up with an understanding of what it takes to survive in nature.

Sean has been studying insects as survival food and this will be one of the topics covered.

We perceive these as less palatable but which could be essential in the unlikely event of a survival situation. Sean’s sense of humour will certainly entertain us as well.

The nature of the walk will centre around winter survival and Sean will give a talk on this. As well we will visit a winter camp that he and his family have set up so bring tall boots or snowshoes.

The walk will start at 10 a.m. with registration at 9:30 a.m. and fin-

ish at noon in time for lunch. Sean and Ainsley will run a café at their house for the participants and the food is homemade, with a bowl of soup and fresh baked bread costing around $6, among other goodies.

Cost of the walk is a voluntary suggested donation of $10/person or $20/family. To get there travel north from Lanark village on Highway 511 until you reach Watsons Corners Rd. Turn left on Watsons Corners Rd. and follow this to Dalhousie Concession 2.

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Hilary Barrett will lead this very popular walk that she and husband Bill have developed.

It will take guests through a local property dotted with such heritage landmarks as a horsedrawn sawmill and original sugar shacks finishing with a wild leek harvest.

June 21: Poisonous versus edible plant identification. Derek Steele will walk us through some Upcoming events of the common poisonous/edible April 11: Garlic mustard walk plant misidentifications and show at Cliffland. us how to avoid these.

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1948 Packard sedan hailed as “Fashion Car of the Year” For several years, Bob and Donna Dunsmore of Harrow, Ontario, enjoyed driving a restored 1948 Packard sedan.

At first, they had a 1948 Packard station wagon with real wood along the sides. Bob had found it in Maryland and towed it home.

It needed at lot of work, and rather than make mistakes restoring it, Bob decided to purchase a 1948 Packard sedan and practise on that one.

Time rolled by and Bob finally completed the restoration of the sedan. Did he now really want to tackle the station wagon? Common sense prevailed and the station wagon was sold to a Packard enthusiast in Montreal. This left the ’48 Packard sedan for Bob and Donna to enjoy.

And it really was a beautiful car. A big demand for new cars had built up because of World War II, and the Big Three were happy selling warmed-over versions of their 1942 models. But the independent car companies felt the pressure of competition, and decided to bring out their post-war cars as early as possible, hoping to get a jump on the big companies.

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takable “ox yoke” Packard grille, a styling trademark since 1904.

The first post-war Packard rolled off the assembly line in August 1947.

Reaction was positive. The 1948 Packard convertible was selected by the New York Fashion Academy as its “Fashion Car of the Year,” and the car earned similar honours from automobile shows around the world. In a clever piece of public relations, the first Packards on display were convertibles. Talk about putting your best foot forward!

Under the hood were three variations of the flathead straight eight engine ranging from 288 cubic inches up through 327 to a whopping 356 cubic inches which delivered a very impressive (for that time) 165 horsepower.

Three series were available beginning with the bargain-conscious Eight, followed by the Deluxe Eight, the Super Eight, and the Custom Eight at the top. The upper range included a seven-

passenger limousine.

The Packard Motor Car Company began in November 1899 when James Ward Packard built his first few cars. All bodies were built by the Morgan & Williams Company of Warren, Ohio, a well-known manufacturer of horse-drawn wagons and buggies. From that modest beginning, the Packard name over the years became synonymous with wealth and luxury.

Competition from the Big Three in the early 1950s forced Packard to merge with Studebaker. The last car to bear the onceproud Packard name was built in 1958.

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Becky McFadden, Grade 12 at SFDCI, made heads turn at the Skills Canada Regional Competition in Cornwall for achieving a 95 per cent accuracy rating when teaching staff achieved a 96 per cent.

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Whether you are taking pictures or welding, having a good eye and a steady hand are critical skills that two Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute (SFDCI) students demonstrated very well at this year’s Skills Canada Regional Competition where they received second and fourth place respectively.

“I like seeing the beauty in things and taking that really cool picture,” said Allyson Smyth, Grade 11 photography student at SFDCI. Smyth is the first student ever to be sent from the local high school to compete in the skills competition for photography. The high school prides itself on its strong arts and media programs that are available at the school. She represented the school and its arts programs well, taking home second place in a pool of 15 competitors.

“I didn’t know what to expect,” said Pam Craig, teacher in the photography program. “I think Allyson has a really good eye for photography.”

Smyth was selected to compete after picking up photography just one year prior.

The competition in St. Lawrence College’s Cornwall campus Feb. 26 was a challenge as all

competitors went in blind not knowing what the requirements or subjects would be. This year, the photography segment was split into two themes: competition and tools of the trade. Photographers had access to a computer lab to edit and save images and one hour for the competition segment and two hours for tools of the trade.

Smyth was one of the only photographers to go into the drama room and focus on light bulbs around a makeup mirror as part of her tools of the trade category. One of the things she likes most about her new hobby is capturing something that is little thought of and showing it in new ways.

“I like photos that are kind of close up,” Smyth said.

The young girl also stopped into the welding competition where fellow Grade 12 RedHawk, Becky McFadden was competing for her second time at the skills competition.

“I wanted to improve myself,” McFadden said of her decision to return to competition this year.

She certainly accomplished this goal moving from eighth place and 80 per cent accuracy in 2014 to fourth place and 95 per cent accuracy this year.

Accuracy measures how fast and at what angle you weld.

“I was pretty happy that I improved that much in See SFDCI page SF2

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The closing date for the store is slated for March 22 alongside a number of other facilities.

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Her accuracy measurement is in line with teaching faculty competitors who earned 96 per cent Feb. 26.

McFadden has been welding through the automotive program at SFDCI for three years, but her real world experience living on her family farm is where she first picked up a welding torch and learned the fun in creating functionality. In Grade 10 she made a wood splitter and still uses it today.

Her shop teacher, Ken Bertrand, recognized McFadden’s raw talent and was pleased to encourage her to develop it further. “I knew she had some talent in it. She was capable,� Bertrand said.

McFadden has been mentoring other local welding students at SFDCI as a credited peer leader where she has been working with peers to build a hitched trailer.

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MacDougall, UCDSB Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Facilitator, feels is one of the mandates of the skills competition. “We’re introducing secondary students to the trades through these competitions,� said MacDougall in a school board press release. “We also feel it’s a good team-building exercise for these students as a lot of these competitions are done with partners.�

The demand for new trades workers is only growing as the baby boomer population continues to retire. According to MacDougall, four of 10 new jobs over the next 20 years will be in the trades.

McFadden’s talent has grown to a fourth place finish against 26 regional competitors at the skills competition. She was one of only five or six girls who competed. Against such stiff competition, the Grade 12 student wasn’t sure how she had done overall, but was happy with her results. A total of 170 students from Upper Canada District School Board went to Cornwall for the competition. Both Smyth and McFadden will move on to the provincial round this May in Kitchener.

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Estate donation could lift community fund to $2 million have a bit of a leap this year.”

While Hillier will be handing the keys of his office over to incoming president The Perth and District Community Deborah Duffy, the search continues to Foundation will be coming into some replace the recently-retired executive diserious estate money, which could grow rector Elaine Turner.

The foundation is in the business of its fund to more than $2 million.

Steve Hillier, the outgoing president spreading the wealth, and now, that genof the foundation, made the announce- erosity appears to be reaching some of ment on Thursday, March 12, at The Perth’s neighbouring communities, with Stone Cellar restaurant in Perth, as he the upcoming creation of the Smiths chaired his final annual general meet- Falls and Montague Community Foundation. Hillier said that the Perth founing.

“We learned a couple of months ago dation had been working on the spin-off that we were coming into a (portion for the last two and a half years, when of)… a large estate, over the course of “we did some community outreach to this year,” said Hillier, the first install- Smiths Falls,” and their efforts will fiment of which was recently received. nally bear fruit Wednesday, March 25 “This could help us grow to the $2 mil- at the Smiths Falls Golf and Country Club. lion mark.”

“This fund, hopefully, will have the He noted that the foundation had grown a lot from March of 2009, when same kind of success and growth that we have had in Perth,” said Hillier. It will its assets sat at $204,000.

“We have had substantial growth,” be run “under the auspices” of the Perth said Hillier, with their fund now sitting foundation, before it branches out on its at $1.25 million. That day in particular, own.

The desire to see Smiths Falls have its the foundation distributed $42,000 in own foundation stemmed from the wish grants to several community groups.

“We are looking forward to increas- by Governor General David Johnston to see every community in Canada have ing that in the future,” said Hillier.

“It’s nice to see the fund moving in one by our 150th anniversary in 2017.

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The Perth and District Community Foundation dispersed about $42,000 in grants to worthy local service groups at their annual general meeting on Thursday, March 12 at The Stone Cellar restaurant. The worthy recipients, picking up the cheques for their respective groups, were: Danny Sullivan, chair of MERA; Judy Hall of the Lanark Highlands Youth Centre; Warren McMeekin, also of the Lanark Highlands Youth Centre; Kendra Swallow of Algonquin College; Barb St. Arnaud of the Perth Regional Heritage Fair Committee; Larry McDermott of Plenty Canada; Jane Irwin of Friends of Murphys Point Provincial Park; Keith Walker of the Guatemala Stove Project; Jacques Schryer of Camp Merrywood; Kara Symbolic, of the North Lanark Community Health Centre; Amy Booth of the Lanark County Therapeutic Riding program; Jennifer Dickson of the Perth and District Union Public Library; Tanis Cowan, executive director of Perth’s Youth Action Kommittee; Paula Clark of the Heart to Heart Quilts of Lanark County; Terri-Lee Kelford of Cornerstone Landing; Cliff Bennett of the Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists; Ramsey Heart, executive director of The Table Community Food Centre; Wolfe Erlichman of the Blue Skies Community Fiddle Orchestra, and John Baarda of Community Home Support Lanark County.

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When a young woman in Lanark County has nowhere safe to go at night, the doors of the Susan Shirley Program (SSP) will be open. This is where the first physical bed dedicated to serving youth homelessness will be established next month.

The Smiths Falls-based facility is now doing minor renovations to their fifth bedroom at their Elmsley Street facility in preparation for an April 1 opening.

“We’re going to be able to provide the bed for sure for two years,” said Nichole Anderson, executive director of SSP and co-founder of the Crowns of Life Ministries.

The organization received $40,000 to provide the one room to a young woman from Lanark County. Anderson said they are targeting women 16 to 24 years of age, but are flexible on this depending on need. The bed is not intended to be an emergency shelter spot, but a place for someone who ultimately wants to get off the streets.

“Ideally, we want to see more youth who are at risk of homelessness off of the streets, in safe houses and living happy, successful lives,” Anderson said.

Lorraine Allen, Smiths Falls councillor, has sat on previous homelessness committees and has seen how difficult it has been to create meaningful solutions in a rural setting.

“Congratulations on that and on the good work you do,” she said.

Each homeless youth that comes in will go through the intake process of the SSP and be expected to take part in life skills programming (without the parenting portion) available at the centre. Anderson said she hopes each homeless youth will go through a 12-week program at the centre, which will focus on stabilization for the first month, planning the second and transitioning the final month.

Stabilization is very specific to each case, but can include getting them a doctor, linking them with educational and social services so they can move into an apartment of their own. Anderson has worked her career in social services in Lanark County and knows the challenges facing youth when it comes to room rentals. This is where the SSP has been able to help their clients and by extension, the homeless youth. They can offer references, assurances the client is in a program of self-improvement and, in some cases, can serve as an adult contact for landlords.

“We don’t really have a great housing stock to get them to become really independent,” said Sandy Gray, social housing manager for the county.

The SSP funding will allow them to hire a part-time worker who will focus on helping the

homeless youth transition into the community by assisting with budgeting and finances, grocery shopping, cooking and nutrition. Anderson said she hopes this two-year program will help her understand who in the county needs this type of help and whether the hands-on support the SSP offers is suitable.

“I don’t think we’ve ever had that opportunity to actually walk that out in Lanark County,” Anderson said.

The bed at the SSP is only one of five or six grant programs focusing on youth homelessness in Lanark County that are currently underway.

All these initiatives have been funded through an Ontario grant from the Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative. Gray said the rural nature of the county makes transportation and access to shelter difficult. Prior to these programs, emergency services would utilize motels if they found a person homeless on the streets, but the efforts currently underway hope to change this in the long-term.

“We’re really hoping that we have stabilized some options for youth. We’re trying to get our system more in line,” Gray said.

Each funded initiative is operating on a trial basis to assess if the service is needed and truly helpful to the population it serves. That is the question that will be answered at the end of April when an oncall after hours homeless line, currently available through the Salvation Army, will be reviewed.

“We’re working on partnerships,” said Major Faith Cameron of the Salvation Army who is building a list of willing motels and restaurants in the county.

The after hours number is available through police, the hospital and other social service organizations, and has been in operation since February. The purpose of this line is to provide a warm bed for someone at a motel or other venue for an evening until the individual in need can access social services the next morning.

The cold winter weather the region suffered through the last few months has resulted in good uptake on the service so far. Cameron said she has fielded about eight or nine calls since the line was established last month. Previous to this program, the Salvation Army responded to less than 20 shelter-related calls in the last four years.

“We’ve always done that,” she said.

The difference now is that there is a separate phone line (a cell phone) for after hours calls that people can call if they need help. The Salvation Army received $20,000 through the Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative for this service. All funding initiatives have been meeting to discuss how they can work together and share their findings as they move forward.

Program to aid young mothers offers update Stacey Roy

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Nichole Anderson, executive director of the Susan Shirley Program (SSP) made a presentation to Smiths Falls council March 9 to ask them to support their work by promoting it in the community.

One way to do this is by supporting the organization’s fundraisers. They will hold their third annual golf tournament May 23 at the Smiths Falls Golf & Country Club. Single tickets are $100 and all funds raised go to support teen mothers. Then on Sept. 26 a gala evening will be held. Further

details on this event will be coming shortly.

Councillors seemed receptive to the request, including Mayor Shawn Pankow who congratulated the organization on their successes so far.

“You’ve come so far in such a short period of time. It’s great to see the impact you’ve had in 60 lives plus,” Pankow said.

Since the SSP opened in October 2011, they have welcomed 31 women and their babies into the program, which aims to equip a young mother with the resources needed to successfully raise a healthy, happy child.

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Grant funding helps to satisfy Rideau District HS students’ curiosity Stacey Roy

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Something’s cooking at Rideau District High School thanks to a new youth workshop that encourages students to strengthen their ability to create delicious, healthy meal options themselves.

A total of 13 students attended the first workshop March 11. The series of four workshops (March 11, 25 and two more dates in April) was created after students requested further culinary programming at their school. The Community Kitchen of Lyndhurst heard this call so applied and received a $3,400 grant from the Retired Teachers of Ontario (RTO) to bring this program to the school.

“Today, we hope to find out some of the things they really want to make,” explained Carol Shaw,

program volunteer.

Each three-hour session invites students to come in, break up into three working groups and make a meal and dessert, and enjoy social time with their peers while eating it. Their hope is to enhance the students’ understanding of safety in the kitchen, nutrition, and overall cooking techniques that will serve them well when babysitting or in their next phase of life in college or university.

Grade 12 student, Chasen Semple has his sights placed squarely on his next phase of education.

“I’m actually going into culinary so I figured I’d do this first,” Semple said while dicing up garlic for chili.

His decision to go into St. Lawrence College’s Culinary Management Co-op Program this fall has been four years in the making. Semple has been

operating a successful business with his mother called Puff N’ Stuff, which makes quality popcorn for the Ontario market.

“I’m still going at it” after four years, Semple said.

Puff N’ Stuff was born out of the Summer Company program hosted by the Community Futures Development Corporation. Today, the company offers 13 flavours of popcorn and gourmet popcorn at events across the province. This first taste of entrepreneurialism has inspired Semple to embark on another culinary business idea that has been simmering in his mind for some time – sausage modge. Sausage modge is a type of westernized curry he and his mom make out of grocery store sausage. Semple said he feels this muted curry us-

ing familiar spices can easily find its way on the tables of homes in the area.

For this successful workshop series, the RTO and Community Kitchens – Lyndhurst invited a small group of student leaders from the school to sit down with them and plan out the workshop roll out a few weeks ago. Neve Wells, Grade 10 was one of those students who thought the opportunity to learn more about cooking was exciting. She recently finished the cooking course at RDHS last semester, which helped to deepen her appreciation of food.

“I really enjoyed it,” Wells said.

The Community Kitchen volunteers hope to add two more workshop dates in the fall once the four spring dates are wrapped up next month.

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The program began four years ago by opening their residential home at 109 Elmsley St. in Smiths Falls. The facility welcomes four girls and their babies for up to six weeks after birth. The home is staffed 24/7, which Anderson feels is critical as a parenting crisis happens at all hours of the day or night.

“Services when you need them is what’s really, really important,” she told councillors.

The SSP is the only one of its kind from the east end of Ottawa to Ajax. While they focus on helping girls throughout Lanark County, they will take girls in need beyond their borders, if required.

“We have constant demand from outside to do what we do,” Anderson said.

Through their work it became clear some women need more assistance beyond the initial residential program, so last August they opened Grace’s Haven – a second stage house where three women and

their babies can transition into independent apartment living. Then, last fall they opened Duchess Boutique on Main Street with the hope it will provide much needed stable funding. The storefront offers new giftware ideas that are truly unique to the area, as well as up-cycled furniture the women of the program create. Anderson said the store has been able to provide program participants with real world work experience, while they care for their infants in store thus removing the costly expense of day care.

“This is huge,” Anderson said.

In total, their work has meant nine permanent positions and seven student internships.

This growth has also included incorporation under the name Crowns of Life Ministries. Anderson explained this umbrella organization is incorporated across Canada so they may take the success of the Susan Shirley Program and share it with the country.

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Remember When This photograph was taken circa 1890 on Chambers Street in Smiths Falls. The boy in this photograph has been identified as Charles Harwood McKimm. This photograph and more can be seen as part of the Heritage House Museum winter exhibit: Snuggling Up Victorian Style. For details call 613-283-6311. If you have a picture you would like to share with Remember When please email ljweir@metroland.com or drop it off at 65 Lorne Street, Smiths Falls, ON.

Letter to the Editor

OPP costing is ongoing issue DEAR EDITOR:

Re. column by Stacey Roy, March 12 regarding policing costs.

Where have you been for the last 10 years? Other municipalities have been sounding the alarm for a decade that the spiraling costs of municipal services like policing are pushing them into bankruptcy. City councillor, and police services board chair, Eli El-Chantiry in Ottawa has been quite vocal and outspoken about the issue for a decade. It is certainly nothing new and disbanding smaller police services is not the answer. Yet local municipalities such as Perth, Carleton Place and Arnprior still chose to disband their police services in favour of the OPP. A classic case of robbing their kids of their inheritance to save a minimal

amount of money today.

Once a municipality has gone down that slippery slope there is no going back. A municipality would never be able to afford rebuilding their police service from scratch… cars, radios, uniforms, support staff, specialized training etc.

From the day they disband their service they are hostage to any and all increases the OPP feel fit to pass on. Other municipalities have done the same and now regret it, while still others like Brockville and Gananoque are considering disbanding their police services and have asked OPP for costing estimates. It’s simple math. They are switching from the lowest paid and local policing services in the province to the highest paid policing service in

the province and expecting the same level of service. Have the tax rates in any of these municipalities gone down to reflect any kind of policing cost savings? Of course not. Yet everyone has been subsidizing OPP costs through provincial taxes even before their local police services were disbanded. Where are the savings going? Why aren’t they being passed on?

The short-term more realistic answer is in reinventing policing to reflect the realities of today. Let sworn police officers with guns handle criminal offences and let by-law and special constables handle the rest… at half the cost.

Ron Bos Jasper

Editorial Policy The Record News welcomes letters to the editor.

Senders must include their full name, address and a phone number. Addresses and phone numbers will not be published. We reserve the right to edit letters for space and content, both in print and

online at www.insideottawavalley.com. Submit a letter to the editor, please email ljweir@metroland.com, fax to 613-283-7480 or mail: 65 Lorne St., P.O. Box 158, Smiths Falls, ON, K7A 4T1.

Friday the 13th stops string of bad luck

’m not superstitious. If anything, I like Friday the 13th. Especially the most recent one as it seemed to have stopped my string of bad luck.

It started with a flat tire on March 6. I had gone to the car wash on the outskirts of town to rinse off a winter’s worth of mud, salt and ice, when I noticed the valve stem cover was missing off my rear driver’s side tire. A quick trip across town to my dealership and I was on my way home – right after a stop at M&M Meats for dinner.

By the time I got half way home, the warning light on my dash alerted me to the air pressure leaking out of that same back tire. When I got home, it was almost flat and the air was whistling out of it. Nuts.

In BeastMode now, I’m ready to spit nails. I had to go away for the weekend, and I didn’t want my Jeep to be out of commission. I called the dealership – it’s almost 5 p.m. What are the odds they can help me out here? Well, they were brilliant.

They told me to call Roadside, as I had that option when I purchased this car last summer, have it towed to the dealership and they would set me up with a car for the weekend. Easy.

BeastMode deflated a few notches.

Speaking with a Roadside customer service rep, she said she’d send someone to change a flat and I’d be on my way.

Um, I don’t have a spare tire, believe it or not.

There is some gadget in the back where the wheel would be, that when attached to the tire, it will spew some sort of gel or silicone into the tire to seal it so I can get to the garage. The tow truck driver – who was there in record time – just hauled it onto the back of his flatbed and away we went.

At the dealership, they handed me a set of keys to one of their rentals and told me my tire would be looked at on Monday. (I didn’t use it much, as my guy decided we’d take his truck and leave the rental in the driveway.)

Saturday was a trip to Kingston for a long-awaited MRI, which I had a meltdown and couldn’t complete. All they needed to do was put a toe tag on me. I was done.

I needed some retail therapy after that, so we headed to Costco. Parking the truck, I was rooting for my Costco card and came up empty. No idea where that thing is. So we went to our hotel and checked in for the night.

Our room wasn’t ready but they were able to put us in another one. We’d ordered a room with a queen sized bed.

We got a double. Oh well, let’s just have a Caesar… or six.

The rest of the weekend rolled on without much of a hitch. Dinner at Montana’s with my family helped me to celebrate my birthday, which was

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LAURIE WEIR Weir View terrific.

On Monday, when I called about my car, it looked like I’d have the rental for another day. They had to order a tire. I’d run over a hunk of steal that sliced the tire. There was no way to fix it. Tuesday, when I picked up my car, they told me about a recall on the passenger side locking mechanism, which they also repaired.

On Wednesday, my pal Cheryl and I decided to go for lunch. One of our favourite restaurants is changing hands, 7 West. It was closed. So we walked to the next closest place after feeding the metre to last us the better part of the afternoon. I’d ordered soup and salad with dressing on the side. I got cold soup, a salad drenched in dressing and a dirty fork.

Good Lord.

I’d told Cheryl about my wonky week and we got a big kick out of the latest in the line of bad luck. I told the waitress about the situation and it was easily solved. Good lunch after all that.

That night I decided to go for a walk.

Armed with my iPod and a string of new favourites, I headed out for my 2km jaunt and told my guy to come looking for me if I wasn’t back in half an hour. I was only half kidding.

Before I even got out the door, I felt something odd in my pant leg – not only was there a dryer sheet, but also a pair of underwear. Laughter ensued. “Only you,” he says.

About 25 minutes into my walk, I’m just about home and a car was coming. I walked to the side of the road and tripped on the pavement where it meets the shoulder and rolled my ankle something fierce. I did a face plant in the mud. More embarrassed than hurt, the car that was coming just drove on by.

I struggled to right myself; knees burning through my pants, wrists embedded with gravel and my ankle throbbing to some tune in my ear buds.

I couldn’t help but laugh. What a sight I must have been.

I staggered up the driveway and my guy was coming out the door – apparently to rescue me. He took one look at me and grimaced.

“Are you OK?” Baahaahaa!

“Yes, I’m fine… I just rolled it.”

A couple days later and it’s Friday the 13th. I think my string of bad luck ended that day when I broke a hand-held mirror. I kid you not.

It seems to have done the trick. There is always a silver lining.

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The Heritage House Museum Advisory Board will be undertaking a business plan this year that looks at the overall operations and ways to increase revenue in the future.

“We are looking forward to potential,” said Carol Miller, curator at Heritage House Museum (HHM).

She attended the March 9 committee-of-thewhole session to follow up on council’s tour of the municipally-owned heritage facility held the previous week. Much of the discussion that night revolved around potential revenue generation opportunities, such as the museum’s growing popularity as a wedding venue.

“We feel we have the opportunity to move forward and package a bit more,” Miller said.

The museum welcomed nine weddings to the property in 2014 and already has eight booked for this coming season after fielding 15 calls for information.

Another growing revenue source is the digitized image collection the museum holds. So far Miller said they have collected $735 from the sale of about 90 images. This includes the sale of a Frost and Wood image to Pierson Education Canada who is using it as part of their new Grade 9 text book.

“All Grade 9ers will be learning about Smiths Falls,” Miller said.

The new Canadian textbook will feature a picture and identify Frost and Wood as a manufacturer of farming implements that sold world wide. It then asks students the following question: What did the company’s success mean for Smiths Falls?

The curator confirmed the museum fields questions on this historic town employer so frequently they are considering opening a permanent exhibit on Frost and Woods at the museum.

Coun. Jay Brennan congratulated the museum on their work to date, but added the tour earlier this month highlighted the museum’s dire need for space both for displays and storage.

“That’s something I’d really like council to think about,” Brennan said.

He said he is excited about the potential for a second permanent exhibit, which is the world renowned Silverside Tool Collection, which originally came from the Rideau Canal Museum.

“We are the stewards. We are there to safeguard our history. We need to educate our youth so they can preserve the past,” Miller said.

The HHM houses over 100,000 artifacts inside the 1860 mirror image home original built by Joshua Bates.

Coun. John Maloney’s suggestion to set up mobile exhibits in town owned facilities through town was well received by Miller.

Future plans The upcoming business plan exercise aims to review all fees and programs at the museum with

a view to ensuring it meets the needs of the community in the future and is able to assist in its own sustainability.

“We are moving forward and thinking beyond 2015,” Miller said.

They are waiting on a specific date for the RCMP Musical Ride to bring its popular show to town in 2016. Miller said the late Joyce Brennan planted the seed for this event four years ago with a phone call to the curator.

The museum is also planning a spring concert this year entitled Spirits of the Waterway, which will feature original music from David Archibald. The fall concert known as From Farmsteads to Frontlines was very well attended and raised $2,290 for the museum. They hope the upcoming concert will do the same as it will feature a song about the Rideau waterway.

Later this fall another interesting speaker will come to town to discuss the finding of the Franklin Expedition.

Last year one of Sir John Franklin’s ships, which was lost during his famed arctic exploration more than 160 years ago, was discovered by a Parks Canada crew. This is said to be one of the world’s greatest archaeological mysteries solved as Franklin’s expedition laid the ground work for the arctic’s sovereignty about 200 years ago. This fall’s presentation will feature one of the divers who is currently working to unearth the ship’s secrets.

“He’s now diving again so he’ll be giving us the update in the fall,” Miller said.

In addition to all this planning, the museum is also beginning to gather a volunteer list of individuals interested in working with them to provide programming in 2017 that marks Canada’s 150th birthday. At this time, the museum is looking at offering a day in the life of the 1860s where visitors can dress up in period costume and become part of the Bates family while visiting.

“That is really bringing history alive,” Miller said.

Brennan thanked all museum volunteers who have helped to build the gazebo and shed to house wedding materials, in addition to the many other tasks. Miller highlighted that last year volunteers gave 1,704 hours to the museum (the equivalent of over $18,000).

“Without them I don’t know what the Heritage House would do,” Brennan said.

Mayor Shawn Pankow thanked the museum for this update.

“It’s good to see you looking forward,” he said.

Coun. Dawn Quinn thanked the museum for thinking creatively to improve its self sustainability. She sees an opportunity for all museums (Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario, HHM and a rejuvenated Rideau Canal Museum) to work collaboratively to raise the volume of heritage in Smiths Falls.

“If we could get that all together we could holler to the world about the history that’s here,” Quinn said.

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Bring people back to the polls DEAR EDITOR:

We live in a vast and beautiful country that is rich in natural resources, and yet there is a growing amount of poverty. The middle class is shrinking and wealth is being concentrated in the one per cent. Poverty is a violation of Canada’s human rights obligations. Many of the reasons for poverty are evident here in rural Ontario with the level of income security and those on social assistance living on income that is lower than any poverty measure used in Canada.

Another issue is housing where prices are going through the roof for those on fixed incomes and living below the poverty threshold. Rental units are few and far between so there is added pressure on lower income individuals and families. Health is an issue too where socioeconomic disparities account for 20 per cent of total annual health care spending. Food security is becoming an issue whereby since 2009 food bank usage has increased 25 per cent! A problem for low-income families is early childhood education and care. There is regulated/ subsidized childcare for only 20 per cent of our young children, yet 70 per cent of Canadian mothers work just to make

ends meet. Jobs and employment needs the serious attention of our governments both federally and provincially.

Wages have stagnated and part-time work has increased by 50 per cent in the past 20 years as employers look to curb increased benefits for full-time staff.

People have increasingly become discouraged to the point that 40 per cent don’t bother to vote at all! They feel that their votes don’t count. We need to engage

these citizens to fight poverty by promoting proportional representation, a system whereby all votes count. With proportional representation, when you vote for a party that wants to address the issue of poverty, your vote will count!

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Lanark County seeks CP Rail corridor information During Lanark County’s council meeting on March 11, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed with railway corridor partners to establish procedures for negotiations with CP Rail.

Council heard from CAO Kurt Greaves, who updated them on the status of negotiations about the abandoned CP Rail corridor between Smiths Falls and Mattawa. The corridor passes through Montague, Beckwith, Carleton Place and Mississippi Mills and has not been used for rail traffic since 2009.

The county signed the MoU with partners Renfrew County and the Township of Papineau-Cameron, and this partnership committee has been in talks since 2010.

The rail infrastructure has been removed and the committee had the property appraised. The committee has also secured a grant from Trans Canada Pipeline to be used in relation to the corridor acquisition, including the hiring of an environmental engineering firm to evaluate environmental records.

In the public eye

Aline McRory, Effective Speaking coach, Capt Penney Irish, F/Cpl Preston York, WO2 Reggie Hammond with third place medal, F/Cpl Anya Rogers, Bill St. Jean Royal Air Cadet Ontario Provincial Committee member are pictured during the recent regional effective speaking competition.

The committee also has information about which portions require surveys and which have clear title for transfer, and it is getting an estimate of the cost of required surveys. The nine bridges in Lanark County have been inspected and estimated repair costs provided.

“We are still at the stage of information gathering and negotiating,” Greaves said.

“Once a draft agreement is finalized, the terms will be brought back to county council to decide if the purchase is approved.”

He noted council will need to determine if the rail corridor should be purchased and, if so, what should be done with it.

The costs of acquisition and converting the corridor to a multi-use trail are still to come. “Acquiring the intact rail corridor across Lanark County is an historic opportunity that will never come again. It makes sense to actively pursue the acquisition of this asset to ensure it remains in the public domain.”

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Belleville man charged with perjury after testimony in Perth

Man caught out past his curfew trespassing On March 3 at about 2:47 a.m. it is alleged that the accused was out past his curfew walking on Pearl Street. The accused hid behind a vehicle parked in a driveway when a motor vehicle passed by. Police were called regarding the suspicious activity. Officers responded and located the accused still in the area.

A 52-year-old Smiths Falls man was arrested and charged with breach recognizance (curfew) and trespass by night.

The accused was held for bail. The allegations have not been proven in court.

Police uncover long history of sexual abuse On March 4 police began an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse.

A 36-year-old Smiths Falls man was arrested and charged with four counts of exposure to a person under the age of 16 years, four counts of indecent acts and nine counts of sexual exploitation.

Curfew check leads to charges On March 6 at about 9:50 p.m. police attended the accused’s residence on Jasper Avenue for a compliance check. It is alleged the accused was not present despite conditions of his release. A warrant was sought for his arrest.

On March 9 at 10:45 a.m. police located and arrested the accused.

A 26-year-old Smiths Falls man was charged with breach officer-in-charge undertaking. The accused was held for bail. The allegations have not been proven in court.

Man arrested after ignoring court orders On March 10 at about 5:15 p.m. it is alleged the accused threatened to kill the victim. Police learned the accused had been in a vehicle that had driven through the parking lot where the victim works.

While driving past the accused had gestured and yelled at the victim and when the vehicle parked across the street the accused yelled out the threat. Police learned a similar drive by incident had occurred March 7, however at that time no threat had been made.

A 24-year-old Smiths Falls man was arrested and charged with two counts of breach recognizance (contact), two counts of breach recognizance (distance) and utter threats. The accused was held for bail. The allegations have not been proven in court.

Smiths Falls Police Service urges anyone with further information regarding this incident, or similar incidents, to contact the service at 613-283-0357.

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Man charged with Perjury On March 3 the accused gave testimony before a show cause hearing in Perth court. Information provided in his testimony was questioned by the Crown Attorney and Smiths Falls Police conducted an investigation. It is alleged that some of the information the accused testified to was found to be false and a warrant was sought for his arrest On March 9 the accused was arrested.

This 24-year-old Belleville man was charged with perjury. The accused was held for bail. The allegations have not been proven in court.

Regional Round-Up Almonte and District Horticultural Society meeting on Monday, March 23, 7:30 pm, Cornerstone Community Church featuring Diane McClymont Peace speaking on Garden Pests and Diseases.

Almonte Hospital Bridge, Wednesday March 25, Almonte Civitan Hall. Coffee/Tea 12:30 pm. Bridge 1:00-3:45 pm. Information Barb 613-256-2463.

Crochet Stitch of the Month Workshop: Star Stitch. Saturday, March 21, 1-3 p.m.

Mississippi Valley Textile Museum. To register contact Lynda 613-256-9381.

Euchre, 4 hand, March 19, 7:30 p.m.

Sponsored by the Town & Country Tenants Assoc., 375 Country St., light lunch. Contact 613-256-4179.

Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Shopping & lunch out at Carlingwood - Ottawa, Monday March 23, contact Home Support Office: 613256-4700.

Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Supper Social, Almonte Legion, Monday March 23, Entertainment provided by Tony Davy, contact Home Support Office to reserve. 613-256-4700.

Mills’ Home Support, Lunch Bunch, Thursday, March 19 at the Mills’ office, 67 Industrial Dr. Transportation. Entertainment provided. Call Home Support to reserve 613256-4700.

Mills’ Seniors Services, Almonte, Parkinson’s Support Group. Monday, March 30, 2 p.m. at the Mills’ office, 67 Industrial Drive.

Call Seniors Services 613-256-4700 to register.

Meetings take place the last Monday of the month.

Mississippi Valley Textile Museum, Annual General Meeting, Museum, March 26, 7pm, 3 Rosamond St. E. Rug hooking workshop. Saturday, March 28, 10-3. Deadline: register/submit paymentSaturday, March 21. Students bring: Scissors, good quality quilting hoop with a long bolt or a Qsnap frame. 613-256-3754, email info@ mvtm.ca.

Breakfast- 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. After 9 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. masses at St. Mary’s- 28 Hawthorne. Sponsor: Knight of Columbus.

Breakfast- 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. After 9 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. masses at St. Mary’s- 28 Hawthorne. Sponsor: Knight of Columbus.

Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum’s winter exhibit “Ready, Set, Snow” remains on display until March 31, 267 Edmund Street. Tuesdays through Saturdays 1 - 4pm.

Call to visit outside these hours. 613-253-7013.

Fund Raising Event, Gender Illusions, performing March 27th & 28th: Royal Canadian Legion, 177 George St., Tickets callR.C.L. 613-257-1727, Don 613-256-4729. Top notch entertainment.

Gender Illusions, March 27 & 28, Doors open 7pm, Legion, Advance tickets available.

613-257-1727 incl light lunch at intermission.

Golden Jubilee chapter of the Eastern Star Supper & Euchre, Sat. Mar. 21 at 6.00 pm, St. James Hall Edmund St. Good food, good prizes.

Info 613-253-0356 or 613-257-1660.

Gym Jam, Thursday March 26, 6:30

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

Time and Again…Join Hospital Auxiliary, St James Hall, 225 Edmond on Sat March 28, 9am-1pm, gently used purses, scarves, jewellery, books.

KEMPTVILLE Alzheimer Society- Dementia Education Series, Legal & Financial, March 20, 1-3pm Kemptville & District Home Support, 215 Sanders St, Ste 101, Registration 1-866-5768556 Alzheimer Society- Support Group Meetings. 3rd Thursday each month, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. St. Lawrence Lodge, 1803 County Rd. 2 E. Auditions by Kemptville Players Inc. on Sunday March 22, 7:00 pm for their spring play “The 39 Steps: A Live Radio Play” by Joe Landry at the I.O.O.F. Hall (corner Barnes & Clothier Sts.) All welcome. Info 613-258-2051.

Baby Talk, Wednesday, March 25, Ontario Early Years Centre, breastfeeding support available.

Kemptville and Area Walking Group, Monday, March 23, Wednesday, March 25, Friday, March 27, 9 a.m. Meet at the North Grenville Municipal Centre, contact Eva Francoeur 613-258-4487. Sponsor: Health Unit.

Positive Parenting Cafe Night, A parent discussion group. Tuesday March 24, 6:30-8pm, Ontario Early Years Centre, Grenville Mutual Ins, Co. Register: 1-866-660-5853.

“Pyjama Jam” Tuesdays 5-7:30 p.m.

207-215 Sanders St. Info: (613)258-2225 or 1(866)433-8933 ext 2374.

LANARK Civitan Old Tyme Country Talent Night Dinner & Dance. Last Friday of every month, dinner 6 p.m., music 7:30-11:30 p.m. Contact Vic (613)259-5610.

Community Home Support- Lanark County.

Foot Care Clinics, Tuesdays & Thursdays. For appts & details call 613-253-0733.

Karaoke, March 20, 9pm, Lanark Legion Br. #395. All proceeds will go to Lanark Highlands Food Pantry & Thrift Store.

Lanark Civitan Club talent night. Last Friday each month. Dinner 6 p.m., dance 7:30 p.m. Old Time Country Music. 613-259-5610.

St Declan’s Annual Church Supper, Sunday, March 29, Watson’s Corners Hall, 4-6 p.m. Roast beef and all the trimmings.

MERRICKVILLE Dancing on the Rideau Ballroom dance instruction. Wednesday evenings 7-8 p.m., beginners; 8-9 p.m., advanced; 9-10 p.m., practice. Merrickville. Info: Ron or Sharon (613)269-7905.

March is Nutrition Month. Join local Dietitians for cooking demonstrations at the Merrickville Community Health Centre, 354 Read St., Monday, March 23, 5:30-7:30. Info/to

register 613-269-3400 ext 233.

Men’s Darts, Merrickville Legion, March 25, 7 p.m.

Merrickville Legion, Music by Donna & Company, March 20, 7-11 p.m. Ham dinner served at 6 p.m.

Merrickville Legion, Music by Ron Donnelly, March 20, 7-11 p.m. Chicken dinner served at 6 p.m.

Merrickville Legion, open March 21, 12-4 p.m.

Merrickville Legion, open March 28, 12-4 p.m.

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

Pakenham Square Dance Club Dance Friday, March 27, upstairs in the Stewart Community Centre. Dancing 8:00-11:30. Local musicians and light lunch provided. Everyone Welcome. Info 613-256-4126.

Studio Tour taking place March 21 & 22, in Pakenham.

PERTH Al-Anon Meetings. If you are living with or near a drinking problem. Every Thursday 8 p.m. St. James Anglican Church, Drummond St. 613-267-4848, 613-267-6039.

Bridge, Perth Duplicate Bridge Club meets 7:00 p.m., Thursdays, March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at Perth Civitan Club. For partnership contact Bert Picard 613-267-5305.

Concert and Dinner, Saturday, March 28, at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. The Blue Skies Fiddle Orchestra will entertain at 4 p.m. with ham dinner to follow. Tickets: 613-2640270.

Film Night International Perth showing the Swedish film The 100-year-old man who climbed out the window and disappeared, Wednesday March 25, 2 pm and 7 pm, Full Circle Theatre, Craig Street. Info: 613-2671224.

Friends of the Perth Library Annual General Meeting, Thursday, March 26, 7-8 pm in the Perth Library meeting room; refreshments and snacks before meeting.

GWM Hospital Auxiliary, General Meeting, 2:30 p.m., Wednesday March 25, hospital cafeteria. All members are encouraged to attend as well as those who might be interested in volunteering at the hospital and want more information.

His House - The Perth Hub Drop-in Centre, 40 North St, Movie Night, Tuesday March 31, 4-6pm. 613-267-0906 Lanark County Camera Club meets Tuesday, March 24, 7 p.m., Algonquin College.

Visitors welcome. Info: 613-264-2767, www. lccameraclub .com Lanark County Income Tax Clinics, Library, 30 Herriott St. Tuesday March 17, 24 & 31, 6-8pm 613-267-1224 Lanark County Income Tax Clinics, Library, 30 Herriott St. Saturday March 14, 21 & 28,12-3pm 613-267-1224 Lanark County Income Tax Clinics, Salvation Army, 95 Wilson St., Tuesday March 17, 24 & 31. 2-5pm., 613-267-6260 Lanark County Income Tax Clinics, The

Table, 190 Gore Street East, Thursday March 12, 19, & 26, 10-1pm, 613-267-6428 Lanark Lodge Birthday Party (last Thursday every month). 2 p.m. Hosted by recreation dept.

Info. 613-267-4225.

Modern Square Dancing Course, 6 weeks, Beginners, Singles welcome. Perth Collegiate, March 25, 7-9 Each Wednesday. Information.

613-279-2980.

Perth & District Historical Society, Brian Perkin Presents 40 years in Local Broadcasting, Thursday, March 19, Royal Canadian Legion, 26 Beckwith St. 7:30 p.m. Information: 613264-0094 www.perthhs.org Perth Civitan Country Jamboree, Sunday, March 22 (4th Sunday every month), 2-6:30 pm, Civitan Hall. Dinner 5 pm. Info: 613-2671825.

Perth Tay Seniors. Card game Bridge & Euchre. Lions Hall. Wednesday, March 25, lunch noon, cards 1 p.m. To reserve call 613267-1422.

Rideau Trail Association, Foley Mountain Conservation Area, Sun., Mar. 22, Level 1-2, 8-10km, 9:30am meet at Conlon Farm, Leader: Tom Pearcey 613-284-1294 Rideau Trail Association, Open House, Sat., Mar. 21, 2-4pm, McMartin House, Contact: Dorothy Hudson 613-283-0332.

Rideau Trail Association, Wheeler’s Sugar Bush, Sat., Mar. 28, Level 1, 8km, 9:30am meet at Conlon Farm, Leader: Nancy Gaudreau 613300-9532 St. Paul’s United Church, Saturday March 21, 4:30-6pm, 25 Gore St. West (corner of Gore D’Arcy St) Community Dinners: meatloaf, mashed potatoes, vegetables, coleslaw, rolls, desserts, tea & coffee.

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

The Francis Effect, video and discussion on the impact of Pope Francis on today’s church and world. Wed March 25, 2:30-4 pm or 7-8:30 pm at 15 Church St behind St John the Baptist Church.

The Lanark County Tourism Association invites you to attend the AGM Thursday March 26, 9:00am, Tay River Reflections AQUA, 279 Canal Bank Rd. RSVP by March 16, lanarktourismassociation@gmail.com

RURAL 4 Hand Euchre Friday, March 20, 7:30 p.m., Pierces Corners Hall. Light lunch. All welcome.

Info: 613-489-1684 4 hand euchre, Wednesday, March 25, 7:00 p.m. Montague Seniors Hall, Rosedale. Good prizes, good food. (613)284-1074.

All You Can Eat Spaghetti Night, March 20, Royal Canadian Legion Upper Rideau Branch #542, Westport. 613-273-3615.

Everyone welcome.

Archives Lanark, open first and third Friday & second and fourth Saturday, 10-3 pm, 1920 Con.7, Drummond (former Drummond Township Office near Drummond Center.)Info: 613-267-2232 or 613 256-3130.

Barrhaven/Nepean & District Old Tyme Music & Dance, annual Bake sale, March 21, 7:30-11:30pm, Walter Baker Center, Upper Level Hall, 100 Malvern Dr. 613-859-5380.

Beckwith and District Friendship Club will meet April 1, Centennial Hall, Franktown.

Potluck Supper at 6 p.m. Musical entertainment.

Inquires 613-257-2756.

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Beckwith Playgroup meets Mondays and Thursdays, 9:30-11:30. Beckwith Twp Hall, Black’s Corners, (Sept.-June). Info: 613-2571539.

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

Bid Euchre, Every second Monday night, March 23, 7:00 p.m. Tatlock Community Hall.

Bid euchre every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m.

Montague & District Seniors Club, 658 Rosedale Rd S. (613)283-8482.

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

Clayton Hall, Olde Tyme Music & Dinner, April 5, 2-6 p.m. supper at 5. All musicians welcome. Proceeds to Clayton Hall.

Club 55 carpet bowling, every Tuesday, 1:30pm, South Elmsley Complex, Hwy 15. New members welcome.

CPHC (Community and Primary Health Care)”Heartwise” 50+ Exercise Class, Every Wednesdays, 9:45 a.m., Westport North Crosby Hall. Certified instructor. Geared to individual fitness levels. Info Donna 613-273-8672 CPHC (Community and Primary Health Care)”Heartwise” 50+ Exercise Class, Every Wednesdays 9:45 a.m., Westport North Crosby Hall. Certified instructor. Geared to individual fitness levels. Info Donna 613-273-8672 Cribbage, Every Wednesday, 10 a.m., Royal Canadian Legion Upper Rideau Branch #542, Westport. Everyone welcome.

Easter Church Services, Maundy Thursday, April 2, 7 p.m.; Good Friday, April 3, 10 a.m.; Easter Sunday, April 5, 10 a.m. St. Bede’s Anglican Church, Nolans Corners, 1641 Rosedale Rd N. Euchre, Friends Forever Seniors Club, ABC Hall, Bolingbroke, every Monday noon until April 27, light lunch followed by euchre game.

Every Monday Night, Royal Canadian Legion Upper Rideau Branch #542, Westport.

Toonie Pot Progressive card. Everyone welcome.

Friday March 20. Elgin Community Gardeners’ Spring Garden Tea Social. Elgin Municipal Hall. Open to public 1-3 p.m. Kids welcome. Susan Janus 613-331-4722.

Fun Darts, Every Sunday, 1-4 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion Upper Rideau Branch #542, Westport. 613-273-3615.

Gospel Evening #8, St. John’s United Church, Cardinal, Sunday March 22, 7:00 p.m. with Charlie Stone, Joyce Lindsay, Ray & Mildred Adams, light lunch, doors open 6pm, info 613-925-5428.

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

Keep your shape after 55, exercise class, Thursdays 1:30-2:30 pm, Toledo Legion Hall.

Info: Monika 613-275-1112.

Kitley Elders potluck lunch, March 19, 12 noon. St Andrew’s United Church Hall, Toledo. Info: Alice 613-284-0307.

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

Membership Meeting, every 4th Tuesday at 10 a.m. followed by a potluck lunch. Montague Forget-Me-Not Seniors. Info: 613-283-2993.

New Horizon, March 25, 2:00 pm Burritts Rapids Community Hall, Elisabeth Rubli will be telling us bout the work of Ryan’s Well. Tea/ coffee, treats and conversation to follow, nonmembers welcome.

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Pancake Breakfast at St. John’s Anglican Church, corner of Hwy. 7 & Fergusons Falls Rd Hwy. 7, East of Innisville, Saturday March 28, 8:00-12:00.

Snow Road Snowmobile Club Breakfast March 21, 8-11 a.m. at Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Road. Everyone welcome.

You could win a Free Breakfast.

Spaghetti Night- First Friday every month, Apr 3, 5-7 p.m.

Legion, Br. 231, Portland.

SMITHS FALLS Bereavement Support Group Wednesday March 25, The Group is ongoing on the last Wednesday of every month 1-3pm, Alzheimer’s Society, Smiths Falls. Contact 613-267-6400, rebeccab@chslc.ca Bid Euchre Tournament, Sunday, March 22, 11:30 a.m. lasagna lunch, 1 p.m Bid euchre. Montague and District Seniors Forget-Me-Not Club, 658 Rosedale Rd S. Info: Lois 613-2836240 or 613-283-8482.

Come join Bethel Pentecostal, Salvation Army at Calvary Bible Church, 15 Beech St. for a Good Friday Service (including communion), April 3, 10 a.m. Info: 613-283-6474.

Come Join us in fun games, entertainment at Club 60 Branch 95 Legion, 2nd & last Tuesday of the month at 1:30 pm.

Everyone Welcome.

Contract Bridge, Hanley Hall, downstairs, every Wednesday 1 p.m. Info: 613-283-6116.

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

Darts, Jasper, Thursday 7:30 p.m. Legion Br 95 Darts, Tuesday, 7 p.m. Singles. Royal Canadian Legion, 7 Main St E. Duplicate Bridge, Tuesday, March 24, Legion, starting at 1 p.m. Partnership Janet Sparks 613-283-1957.

EA- Emotions Anonymous- 12-step organization working toward recovery from emotional difficulties (marriage, children, grief, etc). Meetings (every Tuesday)- March 24, 7 p.m. Salvation Army Church (side door). (613)283-0960.

Fish & Chips, every second Friday evening, March 20, 4-7 p.m.(Canadian Room), Royal Canadian Legion Br 95. Info: 283-3292.

Free Easter Breakfast, Calvary Bible Church (15 Beech St. Smiths Falls), Saturday April 4, 9-11 a.m. Info: 613-2836474.

Good Discipline, Good Kids (2 sessions), Wednesday March 25 & April 1, 6:30-8:30pm, Ontario Early Years Centre, CROW, pre-registration call 613-283-0095 ext300.

Jamboree, Sunday March 15, Ham & Scallop Potatoe Dinner, Music from 1:00-6:30 pm, Dinner at 5 pm, Dinner & Entertainment, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 95.

Jazz Goes to the Movies, Saturday, March 21, The Station Theatre, with the Robert Fontaine Jazz Quartet. 8 p.m. 53 Victoria Ave. Refreshments at intermission. Tickets: smithsfallstheatre.com; call 613-283-0300 Knights Of Columbus Baked Chicken Dinner, Wed. March, 25, 5:30 pm-6:30 pm, Knights Of Columbus Hall, 18 William Street West. Info Tel 613-283-1550 613-283-1328 Seating Capacity 100.

Monday Night Bid Euchre, (Cdn Room) & Duplicate Bridge (Lancaster Hall), Smiths Falls Legion, 7 p.m. Info 613283-3292 Movie Nights, The Station Theatre. 53 Victoria Ave. “Foxcatcher,” starring Steve Carell. March 27 & 28, 7:30 PM. Tickets at door. Information: smithsfallstheatre.com and 613283-0300.

Rideau Canal views and stories by Simon Lunn at the Smiths Falls and District Historical Society on Thursday, March 26th, 7:00 p.m. at Heritage House Museum, Old Sly’s Road.

Sunday Afternoons, Youth Darts (Lounge), 1pm, Smiths Falls Legion.

Sunday, March 29, 1-4 pm, Community Open House, Entertainment with Peter Woods & Larry Paul, “Saint & Sinner”. Chartwell Van Horne Retirement Residence, 25 Van Horne Avenue.

Thursday nights, Bingo (Lancaster Hall), Smiths Falls Legion, 7 p.m.

Tuesday Afternoons, Duplicate Bridge (Lancaster Hall), Smiths Falls Legion, noon.

Turkey Dinner, Saturday, March 28, starting at 5:00 p.m., at the RCAFA Hall, 44 Abbott St. N. Music: Country Old and New. Info: 613-284-0305.

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 A debate forces you to reconsider some long-held opinions. Use this time to reflect on your point of view and if there is anything you might want to change.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Life gets better and better as the week goes on, Taurus. Expect a few obstacles, but remember there’s nothing you cannot tackle, especially when you get some help.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 A situation arises at work that evokes strong emotions among your coworkers. Stay neutral on the issue until you have had enough time to gather more information.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 A recently started relationship is going great, Cancer. Now might be a great time to take the next step with your special someone. Expect this person to share your feelings.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 A rush of adrenaline this week will help you sail through any projects that need completion, Leo. Take a break every now and then so you don’t burn out.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you and a superior at work are seeing eye-to-eye this week. This could mark the beginnings of a great partnership, so continue to work hard.

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LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you will sort out a complex problem in due time. Don’t let any initial struggles to find a solution keep you down. Continue to focus on the bigger picture.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, use this week to address an unresolved issue. Tackle every project thrown your way head-on and with vigor. Others will notice your efforts.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, try not to over-think things this week. Sometimes the simplest solution to a problem is the best solution. Keep this in mind at the office.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, a distraction this week proves so fascinating that you neglect other responsibilities. While you may like a challenge, don’t let it consume your life.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 You yearn for privacy this week, Aquarius. Make the most of any opportunity to seek out a quiet corner and spend some time deep in reflection and thought.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Chores are completely unappealing this week, Pisces. But they must get done one way or another. Delegate some tasks.

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Derek grew up locally and is now using his knowledge and skills in the military. Check out his informative and skilled YouTube channel by searching ‘irondsteele.’

July 26: Cattail pollen, collecting and using. We will collect cattail pollen and then do some cooking with it.

Aug. 22: Mushroom walk with Gregg Rolak. Gregg will show how to identify some common mushrooms with the assistance of other available

mycrophalgists. Gregg has been harvesting and learning about mushrooms for several years now but warns that he only knows the Polish names for the mushrooms.

Sept. 19: Bill Barratt will lead a walk through the woods, assisted by Derek Steele, to teach such skills as identification of species solely by shape of crown and bark pattern, their different values as firewood and some of the individual qualities that makes certain wood good for certain uses; i.e. tool handles or framing lumber.

About the Lanark Wild Food Club The LWFC was established in 2012 with the purpose to raise awareness of wild food, gather and prepare it for consumption.

The group regularly holds foraging walks for members and newcomers to learn more about wild food in their own backyard.

For more information about the club, visit their website at: www.lanarkwfc. com.

Peter Fischl is a member of the Lanark Wild Food Club.

OPP not soliciting for community bear program The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is very proud to have a number of key partnerships in place throughout the Province of Ontario that benefit the communities policed by the OPP. Recently, the OPP received a number of inquiries from residents asking about police related organizations calling to solicit funds for teddy bears.

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personal time, the OPP is advising the public that it does not solicit funds from members of the public for its Community Bear Program or any other OPP program. The OPP’s Community Bear Program is sponsored by Aviva Canada Inc. For information on how to spot a scam and make sure you do not become a victim, please go to www.opp. ca.

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Area anglers encouraged by ministry to stay safe on ice The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is reminding anglers to check local ice conditions before heading onto the ice to fish.

Ice conditions can be deceptive and variable.

start of the winter season when nearshore ice is often much thicker and safer than ice further out.

Check thickness regularly with a spud bar or auger as you move further out on the ice.

• Not all ice is created equal. Ice Remember: that has formed over flowing wa• Ice does not freeze at a uniform ter, springs, pressure cracks, old ice thickness across most lakes and riv- holes or around the mouths of rivers. This can be hazardous at the ers and streams can be weaker than

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• Clear blue ice is the strongest.

White or opaque ice is much weaker. Ice that has a honeycombed look, common during thaws or in the spring, should be avoided.

• Travelling on frozen lakes or rivers with snowmobiles or vehicles can be dangerous and precautions must be taken.

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HAPPY 40TH ANNIVERSARY Mom and Dad Ann and Keith McParland March 21, 2015 Love always and forever Kim, Jay and Brett, Sarah, Kale and Cory XOXOXO

Reginald Baker wishing you a HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY on March 19, 2015 Love Hazel Friends and neighbours are invited on March 28th to celebrate with him at Kitley Line 8, 217 Frankville from 2-4 p.m.

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Happy Birthday (Mom) Helen Gemmill March 21, 2015 Hoping you have a wonderful day on your Special Day! Oh yeh you will, because you will be with all your daughters…

There is only one thing better than having you as our mom, and that’s our kids having you as their gramma and great-gramma!

Love family and friends oxoxox

The family of the late William Kevan would like to express sincere appreciation to our families, friends, neighbours and co-workers for your kind words, prayers and cards, beautiful flowers, food, memorial donations and the love and support you have shown us during this difficult time. Thank you to Debbie, Carla, Sabina and Bayshore Nurses for their care. Special thanks to Reverend Larry Paul for your kind words of comfort. The number of people who called at the visitation and/or attended the funeral was a wonderful tribute to our beloved husband, father and grandpa. Thank you to Stewart Blair and staff of Blair & Son Funeral Home for your professionalism, compassion, guidance and the reception following, everyone’s support and thoughtfulness is very much appreciated.

Sincerely Cecilia Kevan and Family

Jim and Nancy Buchanan of Maberly are thrilled to announce the engagement of their daughter, Casey Buchanan to Rodney Whiticar, son of Carolyn and the late Harry Whiticar of Perth.

The couple will be married in July at the Timber Run Golf Course in Lanark.

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Baker, Lola Mary Member of Ladies Auxiliary Royal Canadian Legion Branch 192 Carleton Place

39TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY March 20, 2015 Brenda Ethier and Drew McPherson STAG & DOES

STAG & DOES Jim & Colette McIntosh (Perth) and Bob and Joanne Bertrim (Verona) are excited to announce the engagement of their children Marc McIntosh and Brittany Bertrim. A June 2015 wedding is planned.

Charlotte Velma Rose Linton One year ago on March 21, Kirk and Sarah Linton of Smiths Falls, along with their son Felix, welcomed a beautiful baby girl into their family.

HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY CHARLIE!

STAG & DOE for Julie Kingston and Trevor Strickland Saturday, March 28 8 p.m.-1 a.m.

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Allan and Karen Giles of Almonte are very pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Lisa to Tony Crupi son of Domenico and Franca Crupi of Thunder Bay. Wedding to take place fall of 2016.

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Peacefully at Almonte Country Haven on Monday March 9, 2015.

Predeceased by her husband James W. Baker, and her parents Howard and Bessie Robertson. Loving mother of Wayne (Cheryl).

Very proud grandmother of Amber (Tom).

Great-grandmother of Hayleigh. Predeceased by her grandson Tyler. Dear sister of Margaret (John Tombs) and Betty (Michael Connolly).

Predeceased by her brother Eric Robertson.

Survived by her sister-in-law Irene Thompson.

Fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews.

Friends visited the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place, on Friday March 13, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral service in the Chapel at 12 noon. A Legion Walk Through took place at 10:00 a.m. Reception followed at the Carleton Place Legion. Interment later in the spring at United Cemeteries.

For those who wish, a donation to Almonte Country Haven or the Carleton Place Legion would be appreciated by the family.

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David, formerly of Toronto, passed away in his sleep in the early hours of March 10, 2015 at the age of 82. He spent his final days in comfort, surrounded by his family, at the Great War Memorial Hospital, Perth, Ontario, less than ten miles from his favourite place in the whole world, his home at Christie Lake. He was a son, a brother, a genius, a daredevil, an outdoorsman, a boxer, a geologist, an astronomer, an inventor, a lawyer, a husband, a father, a grandfather, a patriarch, a mentor and a loyal friend to all who knew him. David is predeceased by his parents Edward and Jessie (née McKinnon) Hill, his wife Marilyn (née Anderson) Hill and their son Daniel. David will be sorely missed by his sons Michael (Marlene Koot) and Douglas, his granddaughters Karen and Alix, his sister Margot (Bohdan Wojciechowski), his brother Gordon, their families, and every member of David’s extended family. He will be remembered fondly by the many people he touched in both his personal life and professional career. After a remarkable high school and university performance David graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School and was called to the bar in Ontario in 1958. From then until his retirement in 1996, he practiced law with the firm of Holmested Sutton in downtown Toronto where his father, George Edward Hill Q.C., and later David’s brother, Gordon Leonard Hill Q.C., also practiced. Over the years he served his clients with honesty and integrity specializing in the areas of Corporate, Commercial, Real Estate, Mining and Probate law. Prior to his retirement, he served the firm as Senior Partner and later as Associate Counsel. During his career, he served as a director/officer of many Canadian corporations and also served on the boards of several venerable institutions including North York General Hospital, The Speech and Stuttering Institute (formerly the Ontario Speech Foundation), The Canadian Catalysis Foundation, The Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council of Canada, and the IODE Children’s Hospital. In the summer of 2003 David made the move he had planned for his entire career. He sold his home of forty years in Toronto and moved into his cottage at Christie Lake to enjoy his retirement. Surrounded by his woods, his lake, his family and the families that he and his parents had grown up with, David was exactly where he wanted to be. He is remembered by all around the lake for his open door, his ready hand, his commitment to the Christie Lake Association (which he served diligently as Secretary for many years), his love of maple syrup, his homemade wine and the many piles of sticks that adorn his twenty-three acres. In lieu of the traditional visitation and funeral, a celebration of David’s life will be held at his home at Christie Lake on Sunday August 2, 2015 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. All family members, friends and/or acquaintances are welcome. Should you wish to attend then please bring only your memories. Those wishing to honour David’s memory might consider making a donation to The Ottawa Hospital Foundation - for the Maurice J Grimes Lodge, 737 Parkdale Ave, 1st Floor Box 610, Ottawa, ON K1Y 1J8, Canadian Cancer Society, 55 St Clair Avenue West, Suite 500, Toronto ON M4V 2Y7 or a charity of their choice. Condolences at: www.blairandson.com

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Horne Walter Edwin Horne

Peacefully in hospital in Perth on Saturday, March 14th, 2015, surrounded by the love of his family, Walter Horne at the age of 81 years. Walter was predeceased by his beloved wife of 55 years Lynda Miriam (Deachman) Horne in 2011. He was the much loved father of Kathy, Gary (MaryEllen), Sue Lambert, Heather (Bruce Beaulieu), Jill (Yoland Charbonneau), Gina (Gary) Creighton, Julie (John) Watson, and Ryan. Loving Grandfather of Jarrett and Tony. Walter will be sadly missed by his brother George, brothersin-law Sandy (Lorna) Deachman and Tony (late Joan) Celsie, all his extended family and many friends. He was predeceased by his brother Thomas and sister Peggy. The family would like to give special thanks to Brenda Watson for her kindness and support to Walter over the past years. A funeral to honour and remember Walter’s life was held in the Chapel of the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore Street West, Perth on Wednesday, March 18th, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. A reception and sharing of memories was followed in the Blair & Son Family Centre. The interment will be held in the spring in Clyde Forks Cemetery. In remembrance of Walter, contributions to the Clyde Forks Cemetery Fund would be appreciated.

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

Hull Charles Roy Hull

Roy passed away, peacefully, in hospital, Perth, on Friday, March 13, 2015. Charles Roy Hull, of Perth, in his 80th year. Roy was predeceased by his parents, Lloyd and Elsie Hull (nee` Gibson), and by his siblings: William, Eileen, and Eleanor.

Roy is survived by his loving sister, Patricia (late Howard) Chant, of Crosby.

He will be fondly remembered by his numerous nieces and nephews. To honour Roy’s wishes, cremation has taken place, with a private interment of Roy’s ashes to be held in the town of Newboro, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the GWM Hospital Foundation, in loving memory of Roy, would be greatly appreciated. Mr. Hull’s funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the O’Dacre Family Funeral Home, Perth.

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Holbrook Waunita (nee Scott) Holbrook

Passed away peacefully at the Smiths Falls Hospital on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at the age of 82.

Beloved wife and best friend of Clayton Holbrook. Devoted mother of Randy (Renee) Holbrook, Rhonda Holbrook Munro, Keith (Bette) and Dan (Nicholle) Holbrook. Cherished grandmother of Kylie, Stephanie, Kristy, Kelly, Emily, Livia, Alexander, Ailan, Isaac and Haydn.

She will be fondly remembered by her brother Ed along with her many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends in the Smiths Falls and surrounding communities. She is predeceased by her siblings Barbara Clarke, Lorne Scott, Pat Anderson, and Charles and Earl Scott as well as her step-grandchildren Tommy and Toni. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral Service took place in the Chapel on Wednesday at 3 p.m. Interment followed at Hillcrest Cemetery. If desired memorial contributions may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice.

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

Barker Shirley Anne (Norris) Barker

Shirley passed away peacefully with her family at her side in hospital in Perth on Wednesday, March 11th, 2015.

She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Ralph Gordon Barker Q.C. Remembered with love by her daughter Trudy and her husband Dan McCormick, her grandson Michael McCormick, and her grandchildren Catherine and Richard McCormick.

She was predeceased by her parents Tom and Gertrude (Huff) Norris, and her brother Thomas Norris. Shirley was a strong believer in the value of education, and in her career taught at high schools in Brantford, Perth and Smiths Falls, Ontario. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15, Gore St. W., Perth on Saturday, March 14th, 2015 from 12 noon until 12:30 P.M. Funeral service was held in the Chapel on Saturday at 1:00 P.M. Interment will be joining her late husband in Atikokan, Ontario at a later date. In remembrance of Shirley, contributions to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation, Perth would be appreciated.

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

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

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Farrell Robert A “Bob” Farrell

Robert passed away suddenly in hospital in Winchester, Ontario on Tuesday, March 10th , 2015. He was the loved husband to Iona (Wood) Farrell. Bob will be sadly missed by his sisters Delores (Joe) Gagliardi of Milnocket Maine, Dorothy (Daniel) Schriver of Ormocto, N.B and Donna (late John) Dickinson of Richmond Corner, N.B., his sister-in-law Alice Farrell of Richmond Corner, N.B. and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Byron and Frances (Grant) Farrell and his brothers Arnold (late Doreen), Allison “Ally” Farrell and Ralph Farrell. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Thursday, March 12, 2015 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral service was held on Friday in the Chapel at 1:00 P.M. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. In remembrance of Robert, contributions to the Ottawa Humane Society, 245 W Hunt Club Rd, Ottawa, ON K2E 1A6 or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

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

VILLENEUVE Randolph (Ron) Hayes Arthur

June 4, 1931 March 15, 2015 On Sunday, March 15 we said farewell to our dear dad, Ron Villeneuve, beloved father of Michael, David and Lisa (Michael Watson) - and forever “Grumple Ron” to his only grandchild, Christopher. Ron was the only child of the late Hayes and Lydia (Lil) Villeneuve and was raised in the Kilmar, Grenville and Hawkesbury region.

He later worked and lived in Montreal, Toronto, Saint John, Halifax, Newmarket and Bracebridge. Predeceased by his first wife Eva Vivian Scott and second wife Anne Smith, he finally settled in Winchester to be near family and the country life he loved. Notoriously stubborn, Ron met his match with the team at Dundas Manor, who rose to the challenge of loving Dad through his dementia with great humour and respect. We will forever be grateful for their loving care and kindness to all of us. Ron’s remains have been cremated.

Funeral will be held on Saturday, March 21 at 11:00 at the United Church in South Mountain, followed by a light lunch at the County Library next door. In lieu of flowers, Ron would have appreciated donations to be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice.Arrangements entrusted to the Byers Funeral Home South Mountain, 613989-3836. Online condolences may be made at www.byersfuneralhomeinc.com

IN MEMORIAM JACKSON, Wayne (Stoney) - In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather who was taken from us March 20, 1993.

Winter is gone and spring is here Which brings back memories and saddest of all Each morning when we awake and knowing you are gone No one knows our heartache as we have to carry on Our heart aches with sadness And secret tears still fall What losing you has meant to us No one will ever know Our thoughts are always about you Your place no one can fill In life we loved you dearly And we always will.

If roses grow in heaven Dad, Please pick a bunch for us And put in Nancy’s arms And tell her they’re from us.

Forever loved and Sadly missed Wife Eva and Your Loving Family Petteplace, Barbara - In loving memory of Barb.

My chosen sister and my forever friend. Forever has no end.

When I lost you, I wished I could see you one more time, Come walking through my door, But I know that is impossible, I will hear your voice no more, I know you can feel my tears, And you don’t want me to cry, Yet my heart is still broken, Because I can’t understand why, I pray that God will give me strength, And some how get me through, As I struggle with this heartache, That came when I lost you, Forever in my heart & on my mind.

Love Lynda

RATHWELL - In Loving Memory of Ruby Wilena (Plant) Rathwell who passed away 17 years ago on March 19, 1998.

So many things have happened, Since she was called away, So many things we’d share with her, Had she been left to stay As time unfolds another year, Memories keep her ever near, Silent thoughts of times together, Hold memories that will last forever.

Always remembered by her children and grandchildren

DEATH NOTICE LETT Marsha Barbara, R.N. Peacefully at Hospice Renfrew Inc. on Monday, March 16, 2015.

Marsha Lett (nee Newton)

Beloved wife of Barry Lett. Dear mother of Cindy Walmsley (Jeff) of Kanata and Natalie (Adrian Smith) of Toronto. Sister of Carol Collins (Gary) and Greg Newton (Petie). Cherished Nana of Luke and Joshua Walmsley and Oscar Smith. Predeceased by a brother; Nick Newton.

Friends may call at the C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL INC. 127 Church St., Almonte, ON (613) 256-3313 for visiting on Friday, March 27 from 12 noon until time of Service in the Gamble Chapel at 2 PM. Rev. Mary Royal officiating.

For those who may choose to honour Marsha with a memorial donation, please consider Hospice Renfrew Inc. Marsha’s family are especially grateful to Revera Staff for the professional attention and care given during her illness. Special thanks to Scott Millen.

Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc. BROADBENT Kieran Patrick In hospital at Ottawa surrounded by the love of his family on Tuesday, March 10, 2015.

Kieran Broadbent of Clayton, age 78 years.

Dearly loved husband and best friend of Peggy for 54 years. Loved and respected father of Marc (Cheryl Rego) and Alex (Ann Marie). Cherished Dadad of Andrew, Jonathan, Matthew, Alison and Peter. Brother-in-law of Carole Marshall.

Family and Friends were received at the C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL INC. 127 Church St., Almonte, ON. (613)-256-3313 for visiting on Sunday, March 15 from 2 to 5 PM. Thence to rest in St. George’s Anglican Church, Clayton from 11 AM Monday March 16, until the family arrived for Service at 12 noon, Rev. Pat Blythe officiating. Spring interment St. George’s Anglican Cemetery, Clayton.

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

Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc.

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AGNEW

John Leonard

34-year Canadian Pacific Railway employee February 20, 1946 – March 9, 2015 John, born in Smiths Falls, Ontario, son of the late Leonard and Cecilia Agnew died suddenly at home on March 9, 2015.

Wonderful and loving husband of his wife Caroline Agnew (Ovenden). Father of Trevor Agnew (Jennifer). Brother to Marie Bingham, Susan Imerson (Richard), and Lawrence Agnew. At John’s request, there will be no visitation or funeral service. A family celebration of John’s life will take place at a later date. John was loved by all who knew him and will be sorely missed.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Ontario SPCA or to the charity of your choice.

O’NEILL

Georgina Agnes (nee Bennett)

In her 86th year, passed away peacefully at Kemptville District Hospital on Fri. March 6, 2015 surrounded by her family.

Daughter of the late Albert and Amy (Borthwick) Bennett. She is survived by her children, Deborah, Steven (Idena), Rodney (Sharon), Bradley (Debbie), Daniel, Richard (Lara); siblings Jack, Ralph, Valerie, Albert, Amy, Lillian, Thomas and William. Predeceased by Chadwick and Marianne and granddaughter Kelsie.

Also survived by grandchildren Graeme, Brandon, Jennifer, Liam, Natalie, Kaysi and Emma, as well as six great-grandchilden, Drake, Kaiden, Aiden, Hunter, Logan and Riya. Georgina was a faithful servant of her great God Jehovah for many decades, and we look forward to seeing her once again in paradise. A memorial service will be held at the Aylmer Kingdom Hall Complex of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1432 Aylmer Rd, Gatineau, QC at 7:00 P.M. on Sat. March 21, 2015. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of Canada would be appreciated.

HILTON

Donna M.

Donna M. Hilton, 69, of Smiths Falls died March 15, 2015. She was born in Brockville the daughter of Ernie and Mabel White.

Donna was an active member of the community and teacher in the Smiths Falls area for 25 years. She leaves behind; Her dear husband Michael Phillips of Smiths Falls. Her children Chris Mussell and wife Helen of Vancouver, Jessica Phillips (partner Louis) and Chris Phillips (partner Sarah) of Smiths Falls.

Her grandchildren Alexander and Hannah Mussell of Vancouver. Michael Phillips, Philip and Mitchell Scissons of Smiths Falls. Her dear parents Mabel and Ernie White of Brockville and her brothers Charlie White, his wife Jan and daughters Emma and Samara of Victoria, Tim White and son Jeremy of Toronto and Lance White of Brockville. She also leaves her dear friend Paula Preece.

A celebration of life will be held for friends and family between 1pm and 4pm on Saturday March 21st, 2015 at the Lombardy Agricultural Hall in Lombardy.

Memorial gifts in Donna’s memory can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society www.cancer.ca

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Benoit Catherine Anderson Benoit

Passed away peacefully, in hospital, Perth on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at the age of 92. Wife of the late Raymond Benoit.

Loved and respected mother of Kathleen (the late Helmut) Treuer of Medicine Hat, Graham (Nancy) Benoit of London, Garry (Shuyan Zhao) Benoit of Abu Dabi, UAE and Margaret (Don) Ogden of Smiths Falls. Dear sister of Donald Graham and Margaret Ashford and predeceased by brothers James and Bob and sister Alice. Sadly missed by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-greatgrandchildren, Joan (John) Robinson, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Private family service will be held at a later date. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

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

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JANE (JEAN) STEELE (nee DRUMMOND) September 18, 1934 Glasgow, Scotland March 7, 2015 Innisville, Ontario Our wee lassie passed away surrounded by her loving family: son Gary (Holly), daughter Sheena (Martin) and six grandchildren. Predeceased by husband Thomas. As fierce in life as she was in love. We are left wanting more.

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WILSON Chester Edward

Peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 in his 69th year.

Beloved husband of Nora. Loving step-father of Laura (Ray), Cynthia (Dwayne), Shirley (Gaelin), Dorraine (Don), Sheila (Jack) and Roger (Tammy). Sadly missed by his grandchildren. Dear son of John. Cherished brother of Elisabeth, Jean, Linda, Carolyn, Richard and Roland.

Predeceased by his mother Rita. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Friends are invited to join the family in celebrating Chester’s life at the Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Friday, March 20, 2015 from 12 noon until time of memorial service in the Chapel at 2 o’clock. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences can be made at www.lannin.ca.

Sample Stacy L. Sample

Smith, June Grace Peacefully at Almonte Country Haven, on Saturday March 14, 2015 at the age of 90.

Predeceased by her loving husband Edward Paul Smith “Teddy”. Survived by her companion Roger Pilon. Loving mother of Gail Spoor (Ken Folkard) and Donna Hamilton (Phil Grierson). Proud grandmother of Roger, Scott, Kerrylyn, Chad, Terry and Kelly.

Friends may visit the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place on Friday March 20, 2015, from 10:00 am until the funeral service in the Chapel at 12:00 noon. Inurnment will be held later in the spring at United Cemeteries.

For those who wish, a donation to CHEO would be appreciated by the family. www.barkerfh.com

Stacy passed away suddenly at Brockville on Friday March 13th, 2015. Stacy was the loved daughter of Frances (Gill) and the late Fern Breton, cherished wife of Ken Sample and dear mother of Andrew, William, Samuel, Dylan, Kristopher and Kurtis. She will be sadly missed by her brother Darren Breton, all her family and many friends. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St W., Perth Thursday March 19th, 2015 from 9:30 to 10:15 A.M. The funeral service will be held in the Chapel Thursday at 10:30 A.M. Interment, Hillcrest Cemetery. In remembrance of Stacy, those wishing are asked to consider a memorial donation to the I.C.U. Department of the Brockville General Hospital

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

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

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of Andrew Jordan whom passed away March 20, 2001 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.

Never far from our thoughts Love Grandpa and Grandma

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THOMPSON, Russell and Mary – In loving memory of our parents. Russell who passed March 18 ,1977 and Mary Feb.22, 2013. Together forever.

Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, Unheard but always near, Still loved, Still missed and always dear.

Forever loved and remembered Your loving family

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

We little knew that day, 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, You did not go alone, For part of us went with you, The day God called you home.

You left us beautiful memories, Your love is still our guide, And although we cannot see you, You are always at our side.

FERRIER – In loving memory of Norm Ferrier who passed away 25 years ago on March 25, 1990.

Sadly missed along lifes way, Quietly remembered every day.

No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts you are always there.

Love Helen and family

FRITZ, Fred – In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather who passed away March 20, 2014.

Love Always Forever in our hearts Marie, Anthony, Bryce and family

DILLABAUGH, Douglas May 29, 1931 - March 23, 2010 In loving memory.

Gone are the days we used to share But in our hearts you’re always there Never more than a thought away Loved and remembered every day.

Loved always, wife Jean, sons Richie, Alan, Danny and Randy and families

Violet Grace Kennedy May 30 - March 24, 2014

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James A Bert Kennedy July 1921 - March 13, 2001 If only we could speak to her again, And hold her loving hand, No matter what we said or did, I know she’d understand.

Sadly missed along life’s way, Quietly remembered every day, No longer in our life to share, But in our hearts he’s always there.

Corrine & Garry O’Reilly and Family

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David Michael Cameron, Dec 24, 1947 - Mar 24, 2014 – A thousand times we needed you A thousand times we cried If love alone could have saved you you never would have died A heart of gold stopped beating two twinkling eyes closed to rest God broke our hearts to prove He only took the best Never a day goes by that you’re not in our heart and our soul Loved and missed by all of us

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Our family chain is broken, And nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again.

Loved Always Tim, Jennie, Jordan, Nick, Kayla and Kylie

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COMMERCIAL RENT Carleton Place, commercial rentals: 56 Victoria, 1000 ft., $925; 50 Bennett, 1050 ft. office, shop. Overhead door $975.

613-257-5711.

Commercial Space available downtown Perth, ideal for Service/Retail, large windows, 650 or 1300sq.ft. 613-302-9008.

Large Commercial Space For Lease, Prime Location Downtown Perth, corner of Gore St. & Foster Street. Recently renovated, all utilities are included in lease.

Call 613-267-6115 for details.

Prime Retail Space available on Gore Street, Perth, available May 1. david@dlreltd.com or Jill 613-552-0035

FOR RENT 1 & 2 bedroom, Smiths Falls, $950/mnth & $1100/mnth, renovated, 5 appliances, parking, large yard, no smoking, no pets, heat, hydro, water included. 613-283-7695 1 room for rent, Church St West, Smiths Falls, older quiet person, all inclusive, $ 5 0 0 / m o n t h .

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18 Beckwith St South, Smiths Falls. 1 bedroom apartment. Elevator, laundry, parking. First and last months rent required. Call 613-284-1736.

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2 bedroom, Smiths Falls, upper unit, LR, eat-in kitchen, deck, parking, non-smoking, references, lease, first/last. $725 plus utilities, noelonot@yahoo

2 bedroom house, Carleton Place. Fridge, stove, heat, hydro, parking, washer and dryer included $1,400/month. No pets, no smoking, first, last, references. Available immediately. 613-621-2299, leave message.

3 bedroom, ground floor well maintained, beautiful finishes, yard, Available immediately, appliances including laundry, Utilities extra. $935/month. 613-283-1697

2 Bedroom, centrally located, fridge, stove, heat, hydro included. $850/mnth.

Call Perry, Weagle Realty Ltd. Brokerage.

613-284-4191

2 Bedroom House on Lorne St $900 + heat & hydro & 2 Bedroom lower level apartment on Aberdeen Ave, Smiths Falls, $900 + heat & hydro, 2 Bedroom half house, fridge, stove, washer & Frankville, appliances not dryer included. included. $875/mnth, heat 613-267-6115 & hydro extra, no pets. Serious inquiries only.

613-275-2232

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FOR SALE

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Carleton Place, Bridge St., 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, second floor apartment, includes fridge & stove, 1 parking spot, quiet tenant only, business below. $750 + utilities.

Call Carleton Place- 1 Bed- Available April 1. room $685.00, Bachelor Dave 613-913-0403 $600.00 plus utilities. Almonte- Rooms with Private bathrooms $590.00, 2 Bedrooms, living Room, Carleton Place, clean one kitchen, bathroom bedroom apartment for rent, $1100.00. Fridge, stove 1 parking spot, $700/month util, internet, cable, laun- plus utilities, first/last, no Available May 1. dry incl., Appleton- Inside pets. and outside storage. Call 613-250-0032 613-283-522 60 Craig 613-253-7777.

FOR SALE

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FOR RENT

CARLETON PLACE, Seniors 50’s Plus Building. No smoking, no pets. First & last months rent $750.00 & up. 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. Senior’s 1 Month Free Discount. Call 613-863-6487 or 613-720-9860

ELMSLEY STREET SMITHS FALLS -3 BEDROOM UNIT, Apartment, 3 bedrooms 1 bathrooms $900.00 month (plus heat and hydro) will get a beautiful 1,100 sq foot unit in Smiths Falls. Highlighted features include gas fireplace, southern exposure, balcony at rear, hardwood floors throughout, new vinyl windows, new light fixtures. Appliances included are fridge, stove, washer and dryer. Located beside St. Francis De Sales Church and close to all amenities of the business section being two blocks to Beckwith. SEE MLS LISTING 943325 FOR MORE INFORMATION AND PICTURES $900.00 613-868-1033

Kemptville, 1 bedroom available immediately, centrally located, references required. 613-264-8439.

Code Apartments. Smiths Falls. Spacious, bright, 2 bedroom in clean, quiet, adult building. Fridge, stove, parking, laundry facilities. 613-283-7779.

Downtown Perth, 1 Bedroom or 2 bedroom apartment, $$680-$720 + hydro, non-smoking, nopets, 613-302-9008.

FOR SALE

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VACATION/TRAVEL

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Kemptville- 1 bedroom, on Prescott Street, $715/month, heat and hydro extra. No pets.

613-296-4704.

Kemptville- 2+1 bedroom, over 1400 sq. ft., close to schools, shopping. No pets. $1,100/month includes heat. Hydro extra.

613-296-4704.

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FOR RENT

LUXURY APARTMENTS

FOR SALE

COLONEL BY now has a two bedroom unit available.

COLONEL BY is a luxury apartment building with a library, entertainment room and exercise room.

All units have central air. Located in a great neighbourhood close to the County Fair Mall in Smiths Falls.

Andrew Mitton 613-283-9650

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

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DRIVERS WANTED

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Owner Operators Required

BUSINESS OPPS.

Requirements 2009 must be trucks or newer We will inspect older equipment Clean driver’s abstract/CVOR/FAST Card Minimum 2 years cross border exp.

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FOR RENT

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Mississauga terminal also looking for licensed LCV Drivers.

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FOR SALE

#1 HIGH SPEED INTERNET $32.95/Month

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VACATION/TRAVEL EXPLORE NEWFOUNDLAND with the locals. Escorted tours featuring whales, icebergs, puffins, fjords, and fishing communities. Visit three UNESCO sites. Wildland Tours www.wildlands.com, Toll-Free 1-888615-8279.

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Canada’s Largest Live Country Music & Camping Festival AUG. 13-16, 2015, Over 25 Acts - BUY TICKETS 1.800.539.3353, www.HavelockJamboree.com.

Connect with Ontarians – extend your business reach! www.networkclassified.org Connected to Your Community A/CP/K/P/SF - 42 - Thursday, March 19, 2015

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Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

LEGAL

WORK WANTED

Kemptville- 3 bedroom bungalow, $1,275/month plus utilities. Available April 1. First/last. References. No smoking. No pets. 613-258-2502 leave message.

Perth, 30 Mather, 2 bedroom apartment, available immediately. Clean, quiet, secure building, parking included, $750/month plus hydro, 613-326-0903.

Smiths Falls, completely renovated, large 3 bedrooms, semi-detached unit, parking, small yard, non smoker, no pets, first/last, $1075 + heat & hydro. 613-342-0829.

Perth, May 1, 1 bedroom ground floor garden suite, including fridge, stove, heat, hot water, parking and coin laundry in basement. $750.

613-264-1102.

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

Call Mike for quote, 613-259-2525, 613-326-8041.

Smiths Falls. Large spacious 2-3 bedroom, fridge, stove, washer, dryer, parking. Front and back yard. Available immediately. $1200/month.

613-283-8847.

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let your past limit your career plans! Since 1989 Confidential, Fast Affordable - A+ BBB Rating EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM Call for FREE INFO BOOKLET 1-8-NOWP A R D O N (1-866-972-7366) w w w . R e m o v e Yo u r R e cord.com

Large 2 bedroom. Free parking, security, 149 Church Street, Almonte, $870/month plus utilities. available immediately.

613-769-6697.

Shamrock Apartments, Perth, 2 bedroom apartment $850/month includes heat and hydro. 1 bedroom apartment $660/mnth includes heat, hydro extra. 3 bedroom apartment $890/mnth includes heat, hydro extra.

No smoking, no pets.

613-264-8380.

Merrickville-large 2 bedroom apt. ground floor, nicely decorated. Parking, stove, fridge, heat, water included. laundry on site, $855/mth. plus hydro.

First/last required.

Available May 1. Sharbot Lake Apartments available first of next 613-283-0746. month.

Call Osgoode: 2 bedroom apt. 613-253-6069.

Appliances, laundry & parking included. Walking Smiths Falls, 1 & 2 beddistance to all amenities. room apartments in quiet $800/month plus utilities. adult heritage house, 2nd No pets please, available. & 3rd floor, centrally located hydro not included 613-826-3142.

613-283-5161.

Perth- 2 bedroom apartment $750/mth, in mod- Smiths Falls 2 bedroom ern, well maintained, 2nd floor apt. $775. Heat centrally located building. and hot water included.

Security/intercom system, Quiet adult occupied buildprofessionally maintained, ing. Laundry services onlaundry facilities. Parking site. 613-285-0433. included.

Plus hydro.

Smiths Falls, 2 bedroom 613-298-2983. apartment. $800/mnth inPerth. 1 bedroom second cludes parking, heat, water floor apartment, down- & storage space & garage. town, heated. $675/month. Call 613-259-0263 to view. Available April 1.

613-264-1102.

Perth, 10 Craig St. 2 bedroom apartment in quiet, clean, adult building.

Fridge, stove, parking and laundry included. $820/month + utilities.

Phone 613-283-5996.

Perth, 2 & 3 bedroom, recently renovated, $810/month, hydro extra.

New fridge and stove. Call Jill 613-552-0035.

Perth, 2 bedroom 2nd floor apartment, fridge, stove and heat included.

Non-smokers. No laundry available. $595.

613-264-0002.

Smiths Falls. Toulon Place Apartments.

Ground Floor 2 bedroom $950/month. Available April 1. Heat and hydro included. First/last required.

Please call 613-283-9650.

E x p e r i e n c e d Electrician, Licensed & Insured available for residential/commercial work. Best Rates, Call Jim 613-799-2378

REAL ESTATE

WORK WANTED

Rural building lots 1.3 acres 10km east of Perth on Drummond School Road.

Call Jim 613-223-6565 for details

“A1” Handyman with halfton truck. Dump hauling, wood splitting, tree removal, carpentry, siding, painting, roofing, general maintenance. Call Kevin 613-253-4764.

REAL ESTATE SERVICES For Sale. 39 Main Street, Bishops Mills. 2 Bedroom 1 Bath. $109,900. John Lamberton Coldwell Banker First Ottawa Realty.

613-795-1647.

PERSONAL Alcoholics Anonymous 613-284-2696.

Are you concerned about someone’s drinking?

There is help available for you in AL-ANON/Alateen.

Call 613-284-6100, 257-3138, 272-3105, 203-3713, 826-2566, 283-5038.

Dustin McParland, born November 16, 1985, or anyone knowing his whereabouts, please contact Katrina Graham as Smiths Falls, 2 storey, 2 soon as possible at or bedroom, semi-detached. 1-855-667-2726 with garage, fridge, stove 613-264-9991 ext 5121. included, Laundry hookup, Non-smokers. $1000/mnth. Overeaters Anonymous 613-284-5965.

613-264-5158

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

FOR RENT – WESTPORT

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Perth, 2 bedroom ground floor apartment, $750 plus hydro.

No pets, 613-267-4831.

Smiths Falls

STOR-N-LOCK

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STORAGE

Indoor storage of all sizes Outdoor storage also available 613-285-5507 Smiths Falls 613-264-0213 Perth

Bookkeeping Professional, Reliable Bookkeeping Service - A/R, A/P, weekly/ bi-weekly payroll, WSIB, HST remittance, reconciliations. Please Call 613-264-4408 Certified Mason. 12 years experience. Chimney repair, restoration, parging, repointing. Brick, block and stone. Small/big job specialist. Free estimates.

613-250-0290.

Flooring & Installation, 35 years experience, laminate, vinyl & carpet, Mark Melanson Flooring.

613-264-7781 613-812-11 130

WORK WANTED

T.L.C.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS No job too small!

Free estimates • Home Renovations • Plumbing Repairs • Painting/cleanup • Concrete work Doug Morley 257-7177

Professional, reliable & experienced in tree removal, home renovations, general home maintenance & carpentry. Contact Stephan or Frank 613-793-3300 or 613-204-9281.

Retired PSW looking for work. Housework, shopping, everyday living & Respite. recent Vulnerable Sector.613-264-5476

Due to lack of Nanny positions in Almonte, Shamrock Home Daycare will be opening in Almonte May 1, extended hours, walking distance to all bus routes & schools, walking distance to 3 parks & beach, large fence backyard, structured & non-structured play, homemade meals following Canada Food Guide, scentfree, smokefree, petfree home, Former Nanny looking forward to hearing from you.

613-461-0012.

HELP WANTED C.A.C.E Construction is hiring for the following positions with experience in sewer/water: Foreman, Pipe Layer, Deckman, Operators. Send resume to: info@caceconstruction.ca or Fax 613-822-7970.

Code’s Mill on the Park seeks Banquet StaffSmart serve required. Apply by email at michelle@codesmill.com

“In the beautiful town of Westport, this 3 bedroom home is newly renovated, all new finishes, fixtures, HVAC, electrical. House has living, dining room, family room, great large new kitchen with appliances (fridge, stove, dishwasher, wine fridge), laundry room on 2nd floor, 3 bedrooms, sun room and huge backyard - oh ya and workshop! In town – walk to amenities (stores, restaurants, lake, boat launch)! $1650. + utilities (new propane furnace)!”

Would consider rent to own also.

Call CATHY HAY

613-851-0954

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Prysmian Canada is Growing Join our Winning Team!

Prysmian Group, the world’s leading cable solutions provider is hiring for its Prescott Facility.With over 130 years of aggregated history, 22,000 people in 50 countries and almost 100 plants, Prysmian offers great career opportunities and challenges. We offer very competitive compensation and benefits packages (dental too!). We even reimburse you for work boots, equipment and fitness expenses.

We need Experienced Operators We are looking for experienced machine operators that are working and or have worked preferably in a cable manufacturing plant. Must be used to working 12 hour shifts and be willing to work overtime.

Send us your resume now at human.resources.ca@prysmiangroup.com for a chance to work with the world leader in cable manufacturing.

FULL-TIME PERMANENT POSITION Produce Department

Heavy Lifting & Maintenance Fill out and submit online application: www.foodsmiths.com or pick up an application in store: 106 Wilson St. West, Perth (613.267.5409 Ext. 103)

Email or fax application to: Claire@foodsmiths.com Fax: 613.267.6527

Ont. Reg. #4072302

• AIR TICKETS • HOLIDAY PACKAGES

PASSPORT SHUTTLE - April 29 - We are pre-registered ................ $17.00 Don’t risk losing your important documents, take our shuttle.

KINGSTON SHOPPING - May 6 - Outlets & Cataraqui Mall ........... $17.00 OUTLET SHOPPING SYRACUSE May 22 - Annual sidewalk sale .. $49.00 HONKYTONK GAL May 22 – Stirling - A Tribute to Loretta Lynn ...... $89.00 Lunch included and a visit to Taste of Country Store QUILTERS SHOW July 30 – Syracuse ...................................... $72.00 Over 500 vendors, quilt displays, lectures, demonstrations, workshops.

The latest in quilting patterns, fabrics, equipment RIDEAU CARLETON CASINO Receive $10 in Slot Play .............. $12.83 April 7, May 5 – Portland, Smiths Falls – 3 pickup locations

—HOLIDAY TOURS—

ST. JACOBS VILLAGE & MARKET - June 19-20 - includes accommodations, one dinner, breakfast, shop the market and village NASCAR Pocono Raceway – August 1-3 – Call for details.

Visit our website: www.echotoursandtravel.com Applicable taxes not included 284–2003 or 1-800-667-0210 9 Chambers St., Smiths Falls K7A 2Y2 Connected to Your Community A/CP/K/P/SF - 43 - Thursday, March 19, 2015

Parts Counter Personnel Job Description Full-Time position (Jasper Location)

General Requirements

• Must be willing to work a normal 40 hours per week and longer hours as required to meet customer demands • Must be willing to work the majority of Saturday’s from 8:00 am till 12:00 • Able to lift and handle heavy loads up to 70lbs.

• Present a friendly, positive attitude toward all customers and coworkers

Target Responsibilities

TRAVEL/VACAT/COTTG TRAVEL/VACAT/COTTG TRAVEL/VACAT/COTTG TRAVEL/VACAT/COTTG

Ticketing Agent For:

Perth. 2 bedroom apt.

Upper level. Balcony, laundry room. Heat included.

Parking. Fridge and stove. $750 plus hydro. First/last.

References. 613-868-5323.

STORAGE

BUSINESS SERVICES

Professional & Reliable Movers- 2 Men & 17’ Cube $95/hr, 2 Men & 16’ Refrigerated Cube Van $95 hr + Fuel Surcharge, 3 Men & 25’ Moving Van $125/hr. Call to Book your Move 613-284-8281.

HELP WANTED

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Large 2 bedroom apartment, Heat, hydro, water, fridge, stove, parking and access to laundry included. $1,050/month. Smiths Falls. Call Perry. Weagle Realty Ltd. Brokerage 613-284-4191.

Perth, spacious two-bedroom luxury condo unit.

Secure, elevator, balcony, view of Tay River and golf course.

Within walking distance of downtown, parking, one and a half baths, air conditioning, cable hookup, party room, includes 5 appliances. $1,400.00/month. Utilities extra. Immediate Occupancy. 613-354-7643.

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Kemptville area, spacious 1 bedroom apartment, fridge, stove, carport. No dogs. First/last, references. $625 plus utilities.

Available immediately.

6 1 3 - 2 5 8 - 4 2 1 9 613-258-2607.

HELP WANTED

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• Ensure customers are dealt with efficiently and effectively whether in-store or over the telephone • Coordinate and assist co-workers in achieving their duties and goals • Maintain a neat and tidy environment

Daily Duties and Responsibilities

• Parts staff are responsible for charging out ALL items leaving the department whether for over the counter, service or sales • Contact customers as required as to the status of their parts order • Retrieve parts for the service department and bill out to their respective work orders • Close off end of day and print daily reports • Answer the phone and direct the call accordingly • Maintain clean store front including shelving • Stock shelves and put parts orders away once received in system

Please submit your resume via:

Email: mark@smithsequip.com Fax: 613-482-3622 In person: 32 County Road 17, Jasper

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Ability to read and interpret specifications and drawings with the knowledge of job costing and associated processes � Understanding fundamentals of contracts and experience in managing subcontractors under the terms of a contract HELP HELP WANTED HELP WANTED � WANTED Highly developed problem solving and analytical skills HELP WANTED �

Coordinate and ensure efficient use of labour, equipment and material resource requirements

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Take the lead on productivity issues and monitor work performance and efficiency of employees and subcontractors to ensure project plans and schedule are followed

� Assistpart in the of designGroup issues, requests, Greyleith, of resolution the Cruickshank ofchange companies has material openings defects, schedule difficulties and equipment problems. for the following positions:

HELP WANTED!! Make $1000 weekly!! Mailing brochures from Home.

Helping home workers since 2001. Genuine Opportunity! No Experience Required. Start Immediately! www.theworkingcorner.com

Fulll-Time, Part-Time, Experienced, mature servers required. Bring resume to 73 Bridge Street Carleton Place.

Monitor job progress and provides regular progress reporting to Heavy Structural, Skilled Labourers Project Manager � Take an active role infor monitoring direct reports’ performance, We are currently looking individuals skilled in structural concrete providing and taking action formwork andfeedback experienced bridgecorrective labourers for projects in the �

Eastern Ontario and Ottawa Valley area.

We are looking for hard working individuals who always keep safety in mind.

To apply, please send resume and cover letter in confidence to: ghr11@cruickshankgroup.com or Fax # 613-253-4658 as soon apply please send your resume and cover as To possible.

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letter to: ghr11@cruickshankgroup.com no later than January 31, 2014

www.cruickshankgroup.com

Do you have 10 hours/week To Earn $1500/month? Operate a Mini Office from your home computer. Free Online training. www.garysminioffice .com

Full/Part-Time Cleaners/ Team Leaders for growing residential cleaning company based in North Gower. Mon-Fri. No evenings.

No weekends. All travel paid. $11.50-$15.00/hr.

(613)489-3993 elitecleaning@storm.ca Graphic Designer needed for busy printshop in Perth. Photoshop, customer service, communications, multitasking, meet deadlines, ability to learn production operations.

Please forward your resume to: info@imagesperth.com

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Labourers wanted, full and part-time positions available in Carleton Place, must be able to perform repetitive lifting. Contact Neil 613-880-9815.

Local Restoration Company looking for carpenters & labourers, valid drivers licence required, please drop-off resume to Phoenix Disaster Control, 66 Victoria Ave, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 2P4, or fax: 613-283-9886 or email: phoenix@ripnet.com no phone calls.

Looking for two construction labourers with some concrete forming experience. Transportation provided from the Town of Perth. Please reply to: murphyforming@gmail.com

Classifieds Get Results!

Applicants should have no less than a high school diploma, with 2-4 years experience in the customer service field. They must to be able to communicate effectively through written and spoken word along with the ability to solve problems within structured guidelines. The successful candidate will be responsible for deciphering customer needs within the guidelines of company policy and able to work well under pressure.

The RMC department is responsible for nurturing and managing incoming leads. This division works directly with the sales departments in all three of our locations to effectively move leads into sales. Additionally the Director of the RMC is directly involved with customer satisfaction and helps direct future policy changes within the company.

Founded in 1969, George’s Marine & Sports has grown from one location dealership to three stores in Eganville, Ottawa and Kingston. We offer numerous benefits including, medical coverage, product discounts, use of products for demonstration purposes and a competitive salary plus bonus, all within a fun work environment.

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Community Employment Services

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Situated in the heart of Eastern Ontario’s cottage country, Tay Valley Township is a community of picturesque hamlets and historic homesteads with an abundance of shoreline on thirty-one lakes. Being located within a one-hour driving distance of both Ottawa and Kingston, it affords an opportunity to combine urban and rural lifestyles. The Township offers a unique work environment for an individual wishing to partner with Council and fellow employees in the delivery of municipal services to a population of 11,500 (permanent and seasonal).

Funded by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, and in part by the Government of Canada.

Ready.Set.Work.

The Township is seeking a motivated and results oriented individual to join our team with solid knowledge of municipal legislation and financial practices, provincial/federal funding programs, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will have acquired related post-secondary education, have a professional accounting designation (CA, CMA, or CGA) and have a minimum of 5 years suitable management experience preferably in a municipal setting.

Tay Valley Township is an equal opportunity employer, committed to ensuring all candidates are able to participate in the interview process fully and equally. If contacted for employment, please let us know if you require any accommodations to ensure you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment and selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest and only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Personal information collected from applications is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and will be used to determine qualifications for employment. Questions about the collection of Information should be directed to the Clerk at the address indicated above.

HELP WANTED

KARSON ASPHALT PAVING is looking to hire an

ASPHALT PLANT GROUNDSPERSON. Welding and mechanical experience required.

Prior experience working around asphalt plants considered an asset.

Please forward resume to Pete Pelletier at careers@karson.ca

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

ABOUT US: We have a talented team of dedicated employees focused on excellence. We are looking to fill the following positions at our manufacturing plant in Perth.

• Manufacturing Mechanic (Millwright preferred) • Manufacturing Operator ABOUT YOU: • Positive • Detail Oriented • Problem Solver • Strong Communication Skills CLS446430/0312

The full position mandate is available on the Township website at www.tayvalleytwp.ca. The salary range is $73,000 to $81,000 (for a 35 hour work week) and a competitive benefit package makes this an attractive full-time permanent position for the right candidate.

Tay Valley Township Larry Donaldson, Chief Administrative Officer 217 Harper Road, Perth, ON, K7H 3C6 or e-mail: cao@tayvalleytwp.ca

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CLASSIFIEDS

George’s Marine & Sports, Eastern Ontario’s leading Marine & Power Sports dealer, is searching for a full time person to head up their Relationship Management Centre (RMC) based at the Ottawa location.

TREASURER

Please submit a cover letter and resume no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 30, 2015 in confidence to:

LD FOR SOSALE

Immediate Opening for Director of Relations Management Centre

To apply send your resume to: 2825 Carp Road, Ottawa, ON K0A 1L0 ATT: Jeff Wilcox or via email: jwilcox@gmas.ca

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Treasurer will be a key member of the management team and will be responsible for the overall financial management of the Township including financial planning and forecasting, budgeting, asset management, property taxes and optimization of other revenues. The successful candidate will manage the Finance Department and provide financial leadership and advice to Council and staff to ensure the long term financial sustainability of the Township. The Treasurer will provide financial analysis of programs, projects and proposed initiatives; deliver timely and reliable financial information and oversee the financial management systems to support strategic financial decisions.

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JOB POSTING 2015-03: CAO/Clerk The Township of Lanark Highlands is seeking a qualified person to fulfill the full-time position of Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk.

Reporting to the Mayor and Council, the CAO/Clerk is responsible for the overall management of the Township’s administration and financial affairs.

As Council’s chief policy advisor, the CAO/Clerk provides effective advice and support to Council and develops and implements policies, programs and initiatives as directed by Council. The CAO/Clerk also fulfills all the statutory duties of Clerk in accordance with the Municipal Act of Ontario. A copy of the job description and specific qualifications can be found at www. lanarkhighlands.ca.

The candidate must have a university degree in a related field and at least 10 years’ experience in municipal government. Progressive management responsibility is a requirement. An acceptable mix of education and experience may also be considered. Designations from the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers (AMCTO) are desirable assets. A strong financial background is also desirable.

The Township offers competitive remuneration, including an excellent benefits package and OMERS pension. If you are interested in this challenging career opportunity, please submit your detailed resume and cover letter in PDF format by email only to: mayor@lanarkhighlands.ca before 4 pm on March 27, 2015, referencing “Job Posting 2015-003 CAO/Clerk”.

Township of Lanark Highlands 75 George Street, P. O. Box 340 Lanark, ON K0G 1K0 e-mail: mayor@lanarkhighlands.a WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR THEIR INTEREST IN APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION AND ADVISE THAT ONLY CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED. LANARK HIGHLANDS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Note: Personal information collected from applications is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and will be used to determine qualifications for employment. Questions about the collection of Information should be directed to the Deputy Clerk at the address indicated above.

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maintenance/repair of the Hospital’s buildings, systems, power plant, equipment and grounds. The successful candidate must be available to be on call for a one week period, on a rotational basis.

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Cougar Company is recruiting for a dynamic inside sales person. This position is located in Perth, and the successful candidate will be required to work in a fast paced environment, have strong sales, IT, disciplinary, organisational, and decision making skills, and be capable of the following: 1. Self-motivation to produce results 2. Educating specifiers, selling ‘projects’, and selling ‘products’ 3. Quantity takeoff Salary commensurate to capacity and experience Applications to aubrey.ghinn@cougarcompany.com

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Part-Time RN, RPN, PSW’s required for Rosebridge Manor, our LTC home in Jasper. For Job Qualifications please go to our website, omniway.ca listed under careers. Please submit resume by March 26, 2015 to: ccrowder@omniway.ca or fax: 613-283-5471.

Access Taxi requires Full and Part-Time drivers for Perth and Smiths Falls

Should be familiar with streets and surrounding roads. Top of the industry remuneration paid. Excellent supplemental income for semi-retired and retired persons.

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Nurse Needed. Immediate opening for a nurse in a growing multi physician family practice.

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We are looking for PHONE LINE VOLUNTEERS for our Brockville, Carleton Place, Gananoque, Kemptville, Perth & Prescott Offices If you possess a desire to help others who are experiencing difficulties and/or distress please call Debbie or Bruce at (613) 345-1290 or 1-866-544-5614 as soon as possible.

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Smiths Equipment Centre has a part-time summer student position available running from May until September of 2015.

Smiths has a fast paced atmosphere in the summer months and we are looking for someone who is eager and willing to adapt to these surroundings to support the existing staff with their needs.

Target Responsibilities • Must be willing to work up to 40 hours per week including Saturdays • Preparing units in the yards daily for customer viewing • General yard maintenance • Assembly of small items • Assisting with various tasks in the parts department including shipping and receiving • Shelf stocking, pricing, answering the phone if required • Indoor maintenance and organization.

• Driver’s licence would be convenient but not necessary Please submit your resume via: email: sec@smithsequip.com fax: 613-482-3622 in person: 327A Highway 15 South, Smiths Falls

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The Town of Smiths Falls is seeking competent, dynamic students to fill several student positions this summer from approximately the beginning of May to the end of August.

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TEMPORARY FULL-TIME ONTARIO WORKS CLERK (POSTING #SS2015-002)

MANDATE: Reporting to the Administrative Services Coordinator, the successful incumbent provides clerical support to Ontario Works Staff/Managers and provides general reception support to all Social Services staff to facilitate the operation of the department.

Lanark County employees’ slogan is “Working Together to Achieve Greatness.” If you embrace this ideal and you meet the position qualifications, we look forward to receiving your résumé.

For further details including qualifications and application deadline, visit our website at www.lanarkcounty.ca

Inserter, Casual Part Time Days, Evenings and Night Shifts Smiths Falls Distribution Centre Metroland East

FUNCTIONS: - Lifting flyers from pallets, and placing them on a feeder to insert flyers into newspapers.

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REqUIREMENTS - Physically able to lift 5-25 lbs - Standing for extended periods of time - Continual rotation of wrist, back and shoulders - Motivated self starter - Reliable team worker - Ability to work either day or night shifts.

- Fluent in English both written and verbal Interested applicants should forward their resume via email to: jcoughlin@perfprint.ca or drop it off in person at 65 Lorne Street, Smiths Falls Ontario.

We appreciate the interest of all candidates, only candidates selected for a interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.

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Lanark County seeks applications for a Temporary Full-Time Ontario Works Clerk in our Social Services Department from March 30, 2015 to approximately June 26, 2015 with a possibility of extension.

Call today for a Confidential Interview 613-925-0223 613-258-7173 Prescott Kemptville

Duties include but are not limited to overseeing staff in the wash bay, training new staff, scheduling and inspecting trailers.

• Minimum Grade 12 education required.

• Must have experience in a supervisory position.

• A-Z license & mechanical experience an asset.

• Training will be provided.

• Wage based on experience.

• Paid Benefits • Boot Allowance Apply before March 27, 2015 to: Todd Buchanan, Driver Services and Safety & Compliance Manager tbuchanan@glentay.ca Fax: 613-267-3612 Phone: 613-267-2007 ext. 2244

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Robot cop movie doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come quite as advertised MOVIE: Chappie STARRING: Sharito Copley, Dev Patel, Ninja, YoLandi Visser, Hugh Jackman, and Sigourney Weaver DIRECTOR: Neil Blomkamp RATING: 14A Imagine a more philosophical version of Robocop, and you have a fair idea of what Chappie is about. A little less about shooting stuff, and a little more about questioning the nature of consciousness.

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oddest argument of nature versus nurture ever.

Chappie isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t exactly the movie that was advertised, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the first time the advertising department didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand or bother to see the film. Chappie isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t about fighting against an oppressive robotic regime, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about the nature of consciousness. In that respect the film really shines. The child-like way in which Chappie is brought to life, and becomes aware is uniquely compelling.

I was amazed by how quickly and easily Blomkamp was able to get the audience (myself included) to accept Chappie as a sentient being.

Where the film falls short is anytime they try to blow things up. I found the action scenes were thrown in as a necessary evil.

The cast is decent. I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t impressed

by Ninja or Yo-Landi Visser, but Sharito Copley is truly remarkable as he shows us Chappie becoming aware. I liked Dev Patel and Sigourney Weaver, and it was kind of interesting to see Hugh Jackman try to play a villain. In the end I found Chappie an interesting thought experiment. As an action movie however it left something to be desired.

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BarnDoor Productions celebrates a century mark BarnDoor Productions (BDP), Perth’s original community theatre, is set to mark a number of special milestones in the next few weeks, beginning on March 27 with a celebration – of seats!

The antique seating on BDP’s Full Circle Theatre originally came from Perth’s 1915-1958 Balderson Theatre.

Built by Colonel J.M. Balderson for a staggering $150,000 – that’s $8.3 million in today’s dollars – it was considered the most sumptuous theatre between Toronto and Montreal and, at 1,100 seats, it was one of the largest.

It ran as a live theatre venue for 15 years, featuring vaudeville, touring theatre companies and much more, as well as silent movies from its earliest days.

The “flickers” had killed vaudeville by the end of the 1920s and it was renovated to be primarily a movie house in 1930, although live performances still continued on its stage well into the 1950s. The advent of television finally closed the Perth Theatre (as it was known by then) in 1958.

About 400 of the seats went into the then-new Perth & District Collegiate Institute auditorium, where they remained until 1988. When the seats at PDCI were changed for newer ones, BarnDoor acquired some 200 of the originals. Today, BarnDoor Productions have restored and installed them in the 102-seat Full Circle Theatre (FCT). Cast iron, pressed wood and leather, they are a very tangible

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One hundred years of theatre in Perth. Left, the Balderson Theatre on Gore Street in 1915; right, the Full Circle Theatre on Craig Street in 2015. The connection is the seats – 100-years-old this year, they are the same seats in both pictures. Full Circle Theatre is celebrating their centennial March 27 with a performance

by Ottawa’s Vintage Variety Vaudeville Revue. connection between Perth’s rich theatrical heritage and today’s vibrant theatre scene.

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Balderson Theatre (and of their seats), BarnDoor Productions is bringing back one of the biggest hit events from last year. The Vintage Variety Vaudeville Revue wowed Perth last December with a thoroughly professional and hugely entertaining classic vaudeville show, featuring turns that ranged from comedy sketches to

juggling to astonishing song and even a burlesque dancer. With an all-new show this spring, the Vintage Vaudeville Variety Revue keeps the connection with heritage while keeping the entertainment up-to-date.

Perth singer/songwriter Jamie Campbell will also stop by to render a song he has written to celebrate both the Balderson Theatre and Perth’s Marks Brothers Dramatic Company, seven brothers (and their families) from Christie Lake who toured and played to more than eight

million people between 1880 and 1920.

And, finally, BarnDoor Productions will have a display of Balderson Theatre and Marks Brothers memorabilia, giving patrons a glimpse into a by-gone era when Perth’s theatrical scene was at the forefront of the Canadian industry.

Tickets for this special event are at Shadowfax (67 Foster Street) 613-2676817, www.shadowfax.on.ca.

That week will be one of the busiest ever at FCT. Monday, March 23, auditions will take place for BarnDoor’s

June comedy, Romantic Fools. We need lots of people for this one and BDP’s auditions are always fun and open to everyone, so please come on out and get involved.

Tuesday, March 24, Charles MacPhail presents renowned guitarist and songwriter Stephen Fearing. This is a highly anticipated concert and you should get tickets early –contact Shadowfax, once again.

Wednesday, March 25 is the return of Film Night International with the Swedish comedy, The One Hundred Year Old Man Who Climbed Out A Window and Disappeared. This is a highly-touted film full of bizarre fun. Showings are at 2 and 7 p.m. Go to filmnightinternational@ blogspot.ca for information.

Saturday, March 28 is the return of our own Chris Angel, in concert to celebrate his third CD. Chris has been ranked the No. 1 singer/songwriter on the ReverbNation listing service and his voice and guitar back that up. Tickets are available at TicketsPlease: www.ticketsplease.ca.

And all of that is just a preliminary to the biggest milestone of the year, BarnDoor Productions’ 100th production, marking the conclusion of their 20th anniversary season. That show is Arthur Miller’s iconic Death of a Salesman, with one of BDP’s strongest casts. Opening April 17, it will be unforgettable theatre. Visit www.barndoorproductions.ca for details.

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Two Rivers Food Hub seeks to bring local farmers and grocers together Jennifer Westendorp jwestendorp@perfprint.ca

Finding locally produced food can be a challenge, so can finding a market for it.

Local farmers, grocers and restaurant owners alike may not be faced with such challenges in the near future.

The Two Rivers Food Hub, based in Smiths Falls, is working towards creating a symbiotic relationship between farmers, grocers and restaurant owners.

“The way it works is if a grocery store needs 1,000 heads of lettuce, but farmer ‘A’ only has 100 heads, then we get another 300 heads from farmer ‘B’ and 600 heads from farmer ‘C’, to fill the order,” explained Matt Brearley, general manager at Two Rivers Food Hub. He explained the hub functions as a central aggregation point for small and medium sized farms to help increase their level of product sales.

“If a small farmer goes to a farmers’ market to sell their products, but doesn’t sell it all, it may be difficult for that farmer to find a buyer for the remainder of their product,” said Brearley. “That’s where we come in. We can facilitate the sale of that product by joining it with other products from other small farmers to complete orders.”

He explained small- and medium-sized farms often struggle and some farmers have to seek secondary employment to stay afloat. By working with the hub, those farmers may be able to supplement their income by consistently selling their products, rather than relying on good sales at farmers’ markets.

“We also provide the commercial space for small business owners to create value added products,” said Brearley.

He explained the hub features a commercial kitchen, which can be utilized by local business owners to salvage aging products and turn them into something valuable.

“If a farmer has 1,000 pounds of tomatoes that will go to waste, that farmer can use our kitchen to turn those tomatoes into salsa or tomato sauce,” said Brearley. “At our facility, business owners can make, package, label and store their products.”

He said all the food hubs in the area, including the TRFH and the ones in Stormont-Dundas, Ottawa and Prescott-Russell are planning a meeting, to come up with ideas and pool resources for distributing local food products across all of eastern Ontario.

“We are all at different stages,” said Brearley.

“The Two Rivers is focusing on the commercial kitchen and distribution aspects. The thing about food hubs is there are almost none in Canada, whereas there are over 300 in the United States.”

He explained food hubs are essential in forming connections between local producers and local grocers and restaurant owners, which are currently few and far between.

“I’ve worked both ends, having grown up on an organic farm for 18 years and worked in the restaurant industry for 18 years,” said Brearley. “I had a farm to table restaurant, where 80 per cent of the produce and the majority of beef came from my parent’s farm.”

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“It’s like a party of flavours in your mouth,” said Brearley.

He explained the TRFH is currently focusing on providing opportunities for small and mediumsized farms to increase sales and potentially increase the size of their farms.

“If an industry gets funding from the government, roughly 30 per cent goes back into the community,” said Brearley. “If a farmer gets funding from the government, approximately 85 per cent goes back into the community. We want to focus on local sustainability.”

Luke Swale, owner of Earths Harvest Farm in Oxford Mills, said working with the TRFH may open many doors for his farm.

“It will bring local farmers together to fill orders, which will benefit everyone,” said Swale.

Jim Beveridge, owner of B&H Grocer, said he has always had trouble finding local products to sell at his store.

“For me, as a business owner, it’s about convenience,” said Beveridge. “Now, instead of driving around to all these different farms, I can get the products locally through Matt (Brearley).”

The event, which was hosted by Sustainable North Grenville and held at The Branch Restaurant in Kemptville on March 9, was attended by roughly 40 people.

According to the TRFH website, the demand for local food is growing in Ontario faster than the supply. Many buyers are unable to source locally at the volumes they require. Many farmers spend too much valuable time and money marketing and trucking their produce to small buyers. Many fields lie fallow and some harvests rot in the fields. The hub is a grass roots, not-for-profit, community based enterprise aimed at filling the gap in the supply chain between producers and buyers, making local, fresh, sustainably produced food available to everyone in Lanark, Leeds and Grenville.

The Two Rivers Food Hub, in partnership with Rideau Community Health Services, opened in March 2014. By December 2014, the hub signed a lease at the Gallipeau Centre in Smiths Falls.

The hub has many goals for 2015, including the creation of a local food value chain by developing new markets for local producers with fair market value, make available commercial processing space allowing for the creation of new, and the expansion of existing, value-added products, improve food security, improve access to nutritious, fresh, locally grown food for all sectors of the community, create opportunities for local farmers to scale-up their production and a ready market for new farmers considering moving to the area, provide food buyers with a reliable year-round source of high quality local food products and build aggregation, distribution and processing capacity for the sale of farm products, including off-season product storage and value-added processing.

You can support the hub by becoming a producer member, a buyer member or a TRFH support member, giving a tax refundable charitable donation to the TRFH, volunteering your time or skills or donating kitchen equipment.

For more information about the TRFH, contact Brearley at (613)-205-1338.

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Brooke Henderson wins pro event in Florida, Brittany takes second For the first time in their young pro golfing careers, the Henderson sisters will both be in the field of the same Symetra Tour event.

The LPGA’s development tour, on which Brittany plays regularly, announced two sponsor exemptions for the 2015 Florida’s Natural Charity Classic, which will be held March 27-29 at Lake Wales Country Club.

Former world top ranked amateur Brooke Henderson, 17, who turned pro prior to the 2015 season, and Lake Region High School junior Athena Yang have been added to the field.

The 54-hole tournament begins Friday, March 27 and concludes on Sunday, March 29. There will be a cut to the top 70 and ties following second round play on Saturday, March 28.

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144-player field competing for their share of the $125,000 total tournament purse.

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jump into the top spot on the Volvik Race for the Card money list.

“We’re excited to add Brooke and Athena to what is already a great field for the 7th Florida’s Natural Charity Classic,” said Walt Lincer, president of the Florida’s Natural Growers Foundation.

“We know that everyone from Lake Region High School will be out supporting Athena and golf fans will be following Brooke as they compete to win the trophy of oranges.”

The Smiths Falls teen won three professional events while competing as an amateur including a Canadian Women’s Tour event at 14 years of age.

“The Symetra Tour is a great proving ground for women’s golf and I am excited to accept the invitation to play in the Florida’s Natural Charity Classic,” said Henderson, who has already won

two championships on the SunCoast Ladies Tour this winter. “As I work toward achieving my goal of playing full-time on the LPGA Tour, I appreciate every opportunity I get to tee it up as a professional and I look forward to playing against some tough competition, especially my sister Brittany in Lake Wales.”

In 2014, she finished runner-up at the U.S. Women’s Amateur, tied for 10th at the U.S. Women’s Open and won the individual title at the Women’s World Amateur Team Championship.

Since turning professional, Henderson has qualified for the Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic and finished in a tie for 33rd.

Her older sister, Brittany, is a rookie on the Symetra Tour and is expected to play in the Florida’s Natural Charity Classic as well. Brittany played in the first two

events of the season, making the cut in both.

SunCoast Tour win Brooke won her second professional tournament of 2015 last Friday. With an impressive fourth round 8-under-par 64, she pulled away from the field to finish at 273 (-15) at the SunCoast Tour Winter Championship. The tournament was held March 10 to 13 at the Black Bear Golf Club in Eustis, Florida.

Brooke fired a bogey-free round with eight birdies to steal the lead and the tournament win from her sister, Brittany, (69-68-70-75) who sat atop of the leaderboard through the first three days of the tournament. Brittany finished with a runner-up total of 282 (-6), just ahead of Maria Hjorth.

Brooke earned $5,000 U.S. for the win while Brittany took home $2,500.

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The Carleton Place Jr. A Canadians swept the Nepean Raiders in four straight to seal their quarter-final series in Nepean on Monday night.

The Canadians delivered lopsided wins to the Raiders in their first three games (7-1 in Game 1; 5-1 in Game 2 and 6-1 in Game 3) but Monday’s 3-2 win was a little tougher to seal.

Nepean was first to score at the 10:29 mark with Brando Belding getting by rookie netminder, Adrian Clark, who recorded his first win of the series.

Carleton Place tied it at one with a goal from Maxim St. Pierre, assisted by Connor Merkley and Jordan Larson at 13:17.

Into the second, Nepean went ahead at the 14:31 mark with Devin Fullum’s goal from Mac MacSorley and Chad Malinowski, but it was short-lived as Laurie Weir/METROLAND Tyson Stewart tied it at two. Stewart was assisted Connor Merkley of Portland helped the Carleton Place Canadians to a four-game sweep by Craig Pefley and Willie Brooks at 17:06. in their quarter-final series over the Nepean Raiders. Here he is pictured from Game 3 Pefley then scored the winner with under a min-

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Stars were Marotte (Nepean, first); Pefley (Carleton Place, second) and Clark (Carleton Place, third).

Just two minor offences were whistled on both teams in this game with 223 fans in attendance.

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Indoor fun triathlon fundraiser at the Hub pool open. The event starts at 9 a.m. on March 29 and competitors will be hitting their courses in groups of four.

“We decided on heats of four because there are four stationary bikes and treadmills already set up,” said Turnbull.

The event will start with 10 minutes of laps in the pool, 10 minutes on a stationary bike and 10 minutes on a treadmill, with two minute transitions between each activity.

“Anyone can register regardless of their fitness level because this type of event is about competing against yourself,” says Greg Earl, owner of SportX. Volunteers from the Hub and Generation Fitness will be on hand to time competitors and record their distances. At the end of the 30 minutes, athletes will be served light refreshments of course.

“I see this as our foundation year, where people come out and have so much fun they’ll remember it for next year, and it’ll grow from there!” said Turnbull who also hinted he might like to start a traditional triathlon for the fall using the pool and the Gallipeau Centre grounds.

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The Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute’s (SFDCI) wrestling team returned from OFSAA with some matches under their belts and some great memories of competition.

The provincial championships took place March 3-4 at the WFCU Centre in Windsor.

Clint McDougall of the SFDCI team earned top-12 placement in his 77 kg weight class. Sam Gow won two matches as did Grade 9 student, Rachael Needham of Perth who often trains with the team.

“That was incredible,” said coach Scott Pepper on Needham’s accomplishments. “Everybody there’s a champion.”

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David Eccles, Sturtz and St. Pierre added singles each.

Therien had his third win in nets with 14 saves. Mariott was faced with 38 shots in the losing effort. He was replaced by John Gilmer who faced another 17 shots.

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In the second, it was a single goal by Ryker Killins on the power play with help from Pefley and Baylis for a 4-0 lead.

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The Canadians didn’t let that blip on the radar spoil their scoring prowess as they came up with two more to seal the deal and a take a commanding 3-0 series lead.

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A slight departure from the traditional triathlons that athletes spend months preparing for, this indoor triathlon is all about fun and exposure. On Sunday, March 29, SportX is partnering with the Generation Fitness for an all fun, light competition fundraiser for the Hub. “It’s just to encourage people to come out to the Hub and get introduced to Generation Fitness, raise money for the Hub and have fun doing it all,” says Cory Turnbull who along with Kerri Maidment, of Generation Fitness, is organizing the event.

To make it even easier Turnbull will hold an information session on Saturday, March 28 at 2 p.m. for potential participants.

“I will offer an introduction to triathlons for people at the Hub. I’ll answer questions and step through the course with everyone/anyone who wants to know, and people can also sign up then,” says Turnbull.

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With a Lieutenant Governor’s award under their belt, Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute (SFDCI) is expanding their efforts to bring Canada’s military dead back to life through a national effort to digitize all Canadians who died during the Battle of Vimy Ridge.

The Battle of Vimy Ridge began April 9, 1917 and it was over three days later when the Germans withdrew three kilometres. The battle was a uniquely Canadian success and is credited with unifying the country and creating national pride and a coast-to-coast identity, but it came at a great cost. According to Veterans Affairs Canada, of the 100,000 Canadians who served in this battle 7,400 were injured and 3,600 died. The task before students at SFDCI and across Canada will be to comb through the military record of these 3,600 lost heroes and record their final 24 hours in a biography.

This data, like in the Juno Beach project, will be entered into a searchable database and plotted on a map that will be accessible through an iPhone app. All of this work is scheduled to be completed

by March 2017 so it can be vetted by Apple and available for use by the battle’s 100th anniversary April 9, 2017.

“We’ve got several different partners who are a part of this,” said Blake Seward, SFDCI teacher.

In Smiths Falls, Seward is working with teachers and students in the computer, business and media arts classes in order to make this incredible undertaking happen.

“Every student is working on something completely different,” added Mason Black, computer teacher. “It’s totally taking off.”

This project is expected to include 150 teachers touching every province in the country as it moves into its many work phases. Black is working with students within the Upper Canada District School Board but outside of SFDCI via online to engage them in the app building process.

To put it in context, the Juno Beach App, which won a Lieutenant Governor’s Award this month, recorded 359 soldiers, but Seward said this project was seen as step one to prove such a major project could be taken on by youth.

“A lot of them can’t believe that this is actually something doable. Our students did this. Our students can create exhibits,” Seward said.

The Juno Beach Project’s incredible success demonstrated the importance of this type of handson learning in the classroom and resulted in a school board investment of a fully equipped Mac lab, which was installed this past January at the

Smiths Falls high school.

“It’s probably the most state of the art lab in the province of Ontario,” Seward said.

The equipment was necessary in order to build an iPhone app from the ground up.

“Students in computers are learning the basics of a brand new language they have never seen before,” Black said.

The computer language is different from that used for Juno Beach’s Windows 8 App and will be the third computer language for Grade 12 SFDCI student, Jared Hayes.

“It’s like English and French you can see similarities,” Hayes said.

He is excited to begin work on this new app having worked on compiling biographies and the Windows 8 app for the Juno Beach Project in past years. This endeavour goes beyond academic learning for Hayes whose great, great grandfather, Hurbert Hayes, was killed in the Battle of Vimy Ridge.

“They never found his body,” the teenage descendant said.

Hayes hopes the new app, which will also be completely designed and created by a student-led team, will take the best things from the previous project and build on them. Regardless of what it will look like in the end, Hayes is already proud of the Vimy Ridge project because it began with the best part already in play.

“The fact that it was made by students,” he said.

Black and Seward are passionate about providing students with these types of real world problems and urging them to learn through the process of problem solving. Black feels projects like Juno Beach and Vimy Ridge are the classrooms of the future.

“What our economy needs are students who are effective in building skills for the new economy,” Black said.

While the computer classes are nailing down a new language, the business class is focusing on redesigning the Mac lab to improve functionality and allow the four classes to work harmoniously in the same space.

“We’re trying to set it up as a real life high tech business,” Black said.

The potential for this new project is exciting and all consuming for those involved. Seward said similar projects can be done for any of the conflicts so long as privacy laws are not imposed on the data. Right now, Vimy Ridge is all participants can think about.

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Enjoy pictorial presentation of Rideau Canal waterway with Simon Lunn The Smiths Falls and District Historical Society would like to announce its next meeting for Thursday, March 26, 7 p.m. at the Heritage House Museum, 11 Old Sly’s Road in Smiths Falls. Local photographer Simon Lunn will take us on a breath-taking pictorial journey of the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

A captivating photographer of our natural heritage and long-time employee of Parks Canada,

Lunn has many stories of the Rideau Canal to share through a spectacular collection of images.

He is well known for the high quality of the images he has been able to capture and during this presentation we are promised a fresh look at our historic Rideau Canal Waterway. Although the canal was built in the early 19th century to aid in the event of any potential American attacks on Canadian soil, it has become a popular tourist

attraction to the communities along its corridor.

Smiths Falls, at the Heart of the Rideau Canal, has been the beneficiary of the Canal over its many years of fostering industry, supplying water and welcoming tourists. You can expect to be surprised and entertained as Simon opens our eyes to many local highlights.

Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. at the Heritage House Museum on 11 Old Sly’s Road, Smiths

Falls. The presentation begins at 7 p.m. Admission is free for members of the Historical Society and the Friends of the Heritage House Museum or at a fee of $5 per person. Please RSVP

by Wednesday, March 25 if you are planning to attend, by calling: 613-283-6311 or email heritagehouse@smithsfalls.ca. All are welcome.

The Smiths Falls and District Historical Society is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of Smiths Falls and surrounding area. Annual membership is only $10 and entitles you to attend free most of the meetings and other activities. Non-members who attend are charged $5 for each of our monthly presentations.

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Congratulations to the Smiths Falls 2015 Bantam Boys 4 Steps To Stardom Ontario Team Champions for 5 Pin bowling. The tournament was bowled on March 1 at Olympia Bowl, Cornwall. The team bowls out of Gratton Lanes in Smiths Falls. In photo from left to right are Kyle Dopson, Tucker Alarie, Blake Dopson, Joey Brinkworth and Steve Brinkworth, coach, is in the back.The team will be competing at Nationals in Oshawa May 2 to 4. It’s the first time in 26 years that someone from the Smiths Falls area has made it to the nationals.

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Kia Canada CORRECTION NOTICE Please note the following correction to the Kia Canada Free Standing Insert (flyer) which ran in your local paper the week of March 9th, 16th or 23rd. It erroneously showed a Cash Purchase Price on the 2015 Rondo “LX AT”. We regret that the Cash Purchase Price shown does not apply to the “LX AT” model – it is applicable on the 2015 Rondo “LX MT”.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

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www.twp.beckwith.on.ca Contact us at: 1702 9th Line Beckwith RR#2, Carleton Place, Ontario K7C 3P2 General Inquiries: 613-257-1539 or 1-800-535-4532 / Public Works: 613-257-1810 or 1-800-535-4534 / cmoyle@twp.beckwith.on.ca Heritage Committee Council Planning

SCHEDULED MEETING DATES 2015 March 26th, 2015 1:00 p.m.

April 7th, 2015 7:00 p.m.

April 13th, 2015 7:00 p.m.

Reeve Richard Kidd, Chair Reeve Richard Kidd, Chair Councillor Faye Campbell, Chair

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

Township of Beckwith

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MARCH INTERIM TAX BILLS –

NOTICE

DUE WEDNESDAY MARCH 25TH, 2015

Activation of Reduced Load Period

The March Interim tax bills have been mailed out

In accordance with By-law # 92-05, please note that the Township of Beckwith will be enforcing Restricted Loading upon roadways within its jurisdiction effective:

and if you have not received yours yet, please

MONDAY, MARCH 16th, 2015 Restricted loading 5 Tonnes per axle.

Dave Ennis, Interim Public Works Superintendent Township of Beckwith 613-257-1810 1-800-535-4534 Connected to Your Community - SF18 - Thursday, March 19, 2015

contact the Township Office at 613-257-1539. The March Interim tax bill installment is due Wednesday March 25th, 2015. For your convenience the office will be open Saturday March 21st, 2015 from 9:00 am – noon, to receive tax payments only.

Thursday, March 19

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Game Sponsor: Mike’s Hard Lemonade Throwback Thursday: heritage jersey, “throwback” concession specials, entertainment and more! Get a $1.00 hot dog and $1.00 small pop before 7 pm (limit 2 per person)

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Game Sponsor: Bell Throwback Thursday: heritage jersey, “throwback” concession specials, entertainment and more! Get a $1.00 hot dog and $1.00 small pop before 7 pm (limit 2 per person)

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Saturday, March 21

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Great Seats Still Available!

Sunday, March 29

Rivalry Night: Wear your Red Jersey!

Monday, March 23

Tickets from

@ 7:30 p.m. $ * 30

Tickets from

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Star Wars Night: Join Star Wars® characters from the Galatic Empire and Rebel Alliance for photo-opportunities and more.

Jedi attire recommended. Use the Force!

PIZZA PIZZA Power Pack: 1 ticket, 1 drink, 1 slice of pizza

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