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Pankow and Quinn were joined by Coun. Lorraine Allen who made an eloquent plea to sell the building and encourage its restoration. They were outnumbered. “My preference would be that before we make a final decision we exhaust all possibilities for repurposing the building,” said Pankow. “I think we have exhausted all possibilities, and we’ve exhausted the issue,” said Coun. Chris Cummings, succinctly echoing councillors Ken Graham, Jay Brennan and Staples. Although the bylaw was passed nobody either on council or on staff addressed councillor Quinn’s concern over the additional cost of landscaping following demolition.

News – Quick work by Smiths Falls firefighters helped to contain a serious fire to a pair of fourth-floor rooms at the Comfort Inn hotel off Centre Street in Smiths Falls Thursday, April 24. The call went out at around 4:15 p.m. as heavy black smoke began to billow from the balcony overlooking the Rideau Canal. In fact, it was observers from across the waterway who alerted several Canadian Pacific Railway workers, who had checked into rooms on the second floor, of the blaze. “The alarms went off,” said witness Pat Coffey. “You could smell something but people (who could see the flames) were yelling from across the canal. “You knew it was the real deal then,” he said. By about 5 p.m., the fire was under control with firefighters attacking the scene from within as well as from the aerial truck positioned on the south side of the hotel. Smiths Falls Fire Chief Normand Beauchamp, said five firefighters were on scene and had the blaze under control within one hour. The fire had broken out in one room on the fourth floor then spread to a second room. The fire caused smoke and water damage to the building, noted the chief. “It (room) was engulfed, that’s the best way to describe it,” Coffey said. Just four doors down, LoriAnn Charles was in her room when the alarms sounded. Nobody knew she was up there and according to her husband Mark Gravelle who was out at the time, even the firefighters were astounded that she managed to get out on her own, because as fast as they had responded, by the time they arrived the smoke was so thick they couldn’t see anything themselves. “They said she was extremely lucky to have got out so fast, because just five minutes in that smoke and the brain starts to shut down,” said

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Firefighters from Smiths Falls as well as Montague Township and BBD&E were called to the scene. The chief added that several emergency vehicles were also out in full force. Several other resources also attended, including Smiths Falls Police Services, Lanark County Paramedic Service, Enbridge, Hydro One and Red Cross. A restaurant inside the Comfort Inn, Chuckles Jack, had to be closed for dinner. Chef Ram Mogandas said he had reservations for 50 people that night, but had to turn them away. Everyone was able to make it out safely, he said, and no injuries were reported from inside the restaurant. The Smiths Falls Fire Department is conducting an investigation to determine the cause of the fire. With files from Howaida Sorour.

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Lanark County promoting emergency preparedness May 4 to 10 to raise public awareness of the local municipal activities. Municipalities are responsible for providing a plan of prevention, mitigation, response and recovery for their residents. “Lanark County’s emergency plan has several elements,� explains

Rick Hannah, emergency services co-ordinator. “It aims to protect the health, safety, welfare and property of residents; to support local municipalities and their emergency plans in the event of a local or county emergency; and to provide available

resources to help local municipalities,� he said. Examples of emergency preparedness include encouraging residents to have 72-hour kits ready, which helps people to sustain them during the early hours of an emergency in order to reduce strain for emergency response services. Hannah notes the local municipalities and the county strive to meet six components in its preparedness program, including having emergency plans, an emergency operations centre that is ready to respond, annual training, annual emergency plan exercises, a plan to provide information to the public during an emergency and ongoing public awareness and education. Warden Richard Kidd (Beckwith Reeve) adds that education and awareness about emergency preparedness helps to lessen the intensity of an emergency situa-

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to enter the contest is May 12, and the prize will be awarded the next day before 3 p.m. The winner will chosen by random selection and will be notified by email. For more information about the fantastic sites, accommodations, restaurants and activities in Lanark County, visit www.

lanarkcountytourism.ca or call 1-888-4-LANARK. The 2014 Lanark County Festivals and Events Guide can be found at http://lanarkcountytourism.com/products-page/ brochures-2/2014-lanark-county-festivals-events-guide/. Submitted by Lanark County Tourism.

Omya takes clean water seriously with massive tree plant in Tay Valley Community – Just in time for Earth Day, Omya Canada Inc located in Tay Valley Township, has made another massive commitment to conservation in the Tay watershed. Following Omya’s huge gift to the Rural Clean Water Program last month, the company is now planting 80,000 new, vigorous young trees on about 100 acres of company land around its landmark blue and white manufacturing facility on the south side of Highway 7 west of Perth. Trees are notorious for helping keep water clean so this number of trees concentrated in an area close to Rudsdale Creek will create a huge environmental filtering and cleansing function. A forested landscape also encourages a lot more infiltra-

tion of rain and snowmelt into the ground to reduce flooding, to slow down surface runoff and to slowly replenish surface streams during the coming dry season. These 100 acres of new trees, tentatively called the OMYA WOODS, are also partly located in the Intake Protection Zone for the Town of Perth’s municipal water supply. The new OMYA WOODS forest ecosystem will make a significant contribution to protecting municipal source water against contamination. The types of trees planted will be similar to the forest composition of the Tay Valley in general with lots of white pine, white cedar, red oak, bur oak, sugar maple, white spruce and tamarack. Seventy-

thousand trees are to be planted this spring with the remaining 10,000 to be planted in the spring of 2015. Conservation authority chair and Smiths Falls Coun. Ken Graham called this project “…another example of Omya Canada providing its hallmark corporate leadership in protecting the quality rural lifestyle and landscape that everyone so enjoys.” Omya Canada Inc makes quality dry ground calcium carbonate products used by the paint, plastics and building products industry. Omya’s Tay Valley plant on Rudsdale Creek (tributary to the Tay River) is one of two Omya plants in Canada. Submitted by the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority.

Township of Drummond/North Elmsley Public Meeting

May 27, 2014 6 p.m. 310 Port Elmsley Road, RR 5 Perth, ON A public meeting is being held to present the Township’s plan for “Energy Conservation and Demand Management Measures” for Township facilities as per requirement of Ontario Regulation 397 under the Green Energy Act of 2009. Public participation and input is requested regarding this plan so that it may reflect the needs and requirements of the Act and the residents of the Township. A draft plan is available for viewing and may be obtained on the Township website or by contacting the Chief Building Official. Inquiries can be made to: Shawn Merriman, Chief Building Official 310 Port Elmsley Road, Perth, ON K7H 3C7 613-267-6500 x 240 cbo@dnetownship.ca

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News – You could win a $1,000 trip to the Maple Syrup Capital of Ontario, simply by choosing your own ideal vacation in Lanark County! Do you love the outdoors and want to take advantage of the county’s ample green spaces, trails, resorts and awesome fishing spots? Maybe you are seeking culture and want to explore museums, historic sites, festivals, theatre and music? Or perhaps you desire a complete culinary tour of all the delectable dining experiences and local flavours on offer here. You can choose your own advenature in Lanark County. “With this contest, people get to design their own custom tour of Lanark County, and that acts as their ballot to enter the contest,” explains Marie White, Lanark County Tourism manager. “We’re asking people to select where they want to stay, their preferred restaurants and attractions they would like to see. The winner will work with Lanark County Tourism experts to maximize the value of their stay up to $1,000.” White noted the contest will be taking advantage of Lanark County Tourism’s new “Custom Tour” tool on the website. “People can select their favourite places to stay, eat and play, and the site will provide maps and directions,” she said. “Thanks to a collaboration with travel writer Lucy Izon and the

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Meetings for Council and Committee of the Whole May 6 CoW 2:00 p.m. May 13 Council 5:30 p.m. May 20 CoW 2:00 p.m. May 27 Council 7:00 p.m. June 3 CoW 2:00 p.m. Meetings are open to the public. To address Council contact: C. Ryder, Deputy Clerk, by Thursday noon the week BEFORE the meeting. Check website for schedule changes.

Public Meeting Tariff of Fees & Building Fees Tuesday, May 13, 2014 5:30 p.m. Council Chambers 310 Port Elmsley Road Regarding proposed increases in the Tariff of Fees and Building By-Laws. Copies of the proposed changes available at the Municipal Office between 8:30 – 4:30 Monday to Friday at 310 Port Elmsley Road or on the municipal website www.dnetownship.ca

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200 DNE Anniversary Committee nd May 22 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Municipal Office. When planning projects on the waterfront or Rideau system – we advise contacting the Planning Department well in advance.

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Scrap metal, white goods, electronics can be taken to Waste Site for recycling. Garbage and recycling MUST be placed at curbside by 7 a.m. No large item pickup; 2 bags without a tag additional bags must have bag tag, each tag $1. Blue boxes $7 and tags $1 available at Municipal Office or Landfill site. No charge replacement blue box upon return of the broken box. Reduced Loads in effect until mid May (5- tones/axel on posted roads). Gravelling will commence mid May. Road grading continues. BUILDING DEPARTMENT New Building Code in effect January 1, 2014 call to see how this may affect your project.

FIRE PERMITS are required year round for any outdoor burning; available at Municipal Office. Carbon Monoxide Detectors - Mandatory installation if you have an attached garage, or a fuel burning heat source – it is the law.

Wedding Bells for 2014? Officiate services for Civil Marriages and Marriage Licenses are available. For more information contact: 613-267-6500 or email: admin@dnetownship.ca 2014 DOG TAGS $20 fee per tag; micro-chipped dog discount fee $10 upon annual presentation of documentation. Tag sellers are going door to door.

Municipal Office closed on Victoria Day Monday, May 19th Waste Site also closed Regularly scheduled garbage and recycling pickup

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New tourism guide shakes things up in Ontario’s Highlands

Emily Arbour, owner of the popular shop Hello Yellow in Almonte, is the cover girl for Ontario’s Highlands Tourism Organization’s new Tourism Starts With You guide, which is creating a buzz for turning traditional thinking about tourism on its head. from supply-based tourism (selling a “product”) in favour of captivating, authentic experiences that get etched into visitors’ memories and lead to repeat visits.

“Today’s traveller is more savvy and discerning than ever before, and it is our job to learn about our customers and offer them unique, tailor-made experiences that help them

develop personal connections to our destinations,” says Stephanie Hessel, tourism development and industry relations coordinator. “By embracing the OHTO’s new regional

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The Tourism Starts With You guide is an integral component of the OHTO’s “Making Shift Happen” campaign, which launched in Lanark County this February with an industry road trip that has, to date, involved nearly 60 one-on-one site visits to discuss the new regional strategy. It has been well-received by tourism stakeholders in the area. Tourism businesses interested in booking a site visit are encouraged to contact the OHTO at 1-855-629OHTO. Regular updates from the road trip, including photos, are also posted

to the OHTO’s Twitter account (@ohtoInsider), using #OHTOontheroad. About the OHTO The Ontario’s Highlands Tourism Organization (OHTO) is a not-for-profit organization mandated by the Province of Ontario to increase tourism within the counties of Haliburton, Lanark, and Renfrew and portions of Frontenac, Hastings, and Lennox and Addington. Find out more at www. ohto.ca. Submitted by Ontario’s Highlands Tourism Organization.

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News – “Come in, we are awesome,” reads one of the images found within the first few pages of the Ontario’s Highlands Tourism Organization’s (OHTO) new Tourism Starts With You guide. The welcoming invite, proudly displayed in the storefront of Almonte’s Hello Yellow shop, captures the message at the heart of the OHTO’s new regional strategy: that, by creating unique, memorable and visitor-centric experiences at all stages of travel, rural tourism destinations can step up their game, attract new guests and compete within a changing tourism playing field. Released just as communities prepare to welcome visitors to the region for the summer, the guide, featuring Hello Yellow owner Emily Arbour on the cover, is available for free download by visiting tourismstartswithyou. ca. It is already creating a buzz around Ontario’s Highlands for turning traditional thinking about tourism on its head. For example, it leverages the latest industry research showing a trend towards experiential travel, and encourages a shift away

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Former OPP regional commander named deputy commissioner News – Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) chief superintendent G.J. (Gary) Couture, formerly regional commander for the OPP East Region, has been promoted to the rank of deputy commissioner, provincial commander for field operations. Couture is filling the vacancy created when former provincial commander J.V.N. (Vince) Hawkes was promoted to commissioner in March. “A thorough competition process was undertaken which has led to this excellent choice. Gary Couture has demonstrated exceptional service throughout his career with the OPP and I am looking forward to working with him as a provincial commander, where I know he’ll continue to serve the people of Ontario and the OPP well,” said OPP commissioner Hawkes. Originally from Sherbrooke, Quebec, Couture started his career with the OPP in 1985 at Perth detachment. He

has served in four OPP regions in various capacities and roles, including as an investigator, detachment commander, regional director of support and as the East Region commander in Smiths Falls since 2009. As provincial commander, Couture will assume responsibility and oversight for all OPP detachment and satellite locations, administered by five regional headquarters in London, Smiths Falls, Orillia, North Bay and Thunder Bay. OPP policing services are provided to over one million square kilometres of Ontario, and over 20,000 km of highways. Couture is fluently bilingual, an advantage for a police service that works in both English and French while serving the people of Ontario. In addition, the command also includes the Aboriginal Policing Bureau. The primary mission of the OPP’s Aboriginal Policing Bureau is to provide

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support to First Nations policing in Ontario through policing assistance and the building of mutually respectful partnerships with Aboriginal communities and First Nations police services. “I am proud of this opportunity to continue to lead the men and women of the OPP who everyday take pride and commitment to the next level, while serving our communities across this province and keeping them safe. I am also humbled at the thought of being selected for this new challenge,” said Couture. Submitted by the Ontario Provincial Police.

RAISING FUNDS TO HELP KIDS WITH CANCER THIS YEAR’S EVENT WILL BE HELD AT THE CANADIAN WAR MUSEUM & LEBRETON FLATS WITH

LANE REDUCTIONS/ROAD CLOSURES IN EFFECT:

OTTAWA RIVER PARKWAY 6 AM - 1 PM | Booth St. to Island Park Dr.

VINCENT MASSEY PARK ACCESS 8 AM - 11:30 AM

WELLINGTON STREET EASTBOUND (Booth St. to Lyon St.) 8 AM - 11 AM | Eastbound lane reduction Booth St. to Lyon St. WELLINGTON STREET WESTBOUND (Sussex St. to Booth St.) 10 AM - 1 PM | Westbound lane reduction Sussex Dr. to Lyon St.

LYON STREET (Wellington St. to Laurier Ave.) 8 AM - 10 AM LAURIER AVENUE (Lyon St. to Queen Elizabeth Dr. on ramp) 8 AM - 11 AM | Lyon St. to Elgin St. closed to all but crossing traffic LAURIER AVENUE 8 AM - 11 AM | Eastbound lanes Elgin St. to Nicholas St. (Partial Closure) QUEEN ELIZABETH DRIVE 8 AM - 11 AM PRINCE OF WALES DRIVE 8 AM - 11:15 AM | Northbound lane Preston St. to Heron Rd. (Partial Closure)

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HERON ROAD (Prince of Wales Dr. to Riverside Dr.) 8 AM - 11:30 AM | Lane reductions Prince of Wales Dr. to Riverside Dr.

OTTAWA RIVER PARKWAY 8 AM - 12:30 PM | Island Park Dr. to Carling Ave.

PORTAGE BRIDGE 10 AM - 1 PM | Closed both directions

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RIVERSIDE ROAD (Heron Rd. to Hogs Back) 8 AM - 11:30 AM | Southbound lane reduction Heron Rd. to Hogs Back Rd. HOGS BACK (Riverside Dr. to Prince of Wales Dr.) 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Westbound lane Riverside Dr. to Colonel By Dr. COLONEL BY DRIVE 8:30 AM - 12:15 PM SUSSEX DRIVE 9 AM - 12:30 PM | Rideau St. to Rockliffe Pkwy. Local access to Notre Dame Basilica from St. Patrick St. ROCKCLIFFE PARKWAY 9 AM - 12:30 PM | Sussex Dr. To St. Joseph Blvd. Local access to Aviation Museum and Rockliffe Flying Club from Aviation Pkwy. CUT OFF LOCATIONS Laurier St. @ Elgin St. Queen Elizabeth Dr. @ Preston St. (Dows Lake) 11 AM Colonel By Dr. @ Rideau St. Governor General Roundabout

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M&M Meat Shops brings back Charity BBQ Day May 10

Cook up a cure “We are extremely grateful to those who support M&M Meat Shops Charity BBQ Day,� says Crohn’s and Colitis Canada’s chief development officer, Terry Slobodian. “Over our 25-year partnership with M&M Meat

Shops, we have seen incredible growth in Charity BBQ Day. These donations, combined with the hard work of thousands of volunteers, raise a significant portion of our annual research funds in just one day. Thanks to the efforts of volunteers and franchisee’s, working together in their local communities, we are in a better position than ever to support the one in every 150 Canadians living with Crohn’s and colitis.� Money raised through this event will help Crohn’s and Colitis Canada raise funds to: • Invest in research to foster advances in prevention, treatments, cures and health policy • Educate patients, families, industry and governments • Increase public awareness of Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and our organization • Advocate to governments and stakeholders on behalf of those affected

Crohn’s and colitis research by purchasing and signing a penguin at any M&M Meat Shops location. There are three great ways to participate: • For $2, supporters will receive a penguin and a chance to win a $500 M&M Meat Shops gift card; • For $3, supporters will receive a penguin, a M&M Meat Shops blossom pastry and double their chance to win a $500 M&M Meat Shops gift card; • For $5, supporters will receive a penguin, a coupon book worth more than $50 in M&M Meat Shops savings and triple their chance to win $500 in M&M Meat Shops gift cards; • The $500 M&M Meat Shops grand prize draw will take place on May 15.

On Twitter and/or Facebook? Be sure to spread the word with your family and friends using the following social media hash tags: #CharityBBQDay and Be a star, buy a penguin! #MMMeatShops. From March 28 until May Submitted by M&M Meat 11 Canadians can also support Shops.

Students beginning post-secondary education who reside in Leeds and Grenville and are registered in a program related to the ďŹ eld of developmental disabilities are invited to apply for one of three student awards offered. Applications are reviewed by a selection committee and successful applicants will receive a one-time ďŹ nancial award to assist with educational expenses. Please visit www.developmentalservices.com for details and application forms, or contact the ofďŹ ce at 613-345-1290 for more information. Deadline for applications is: June 15th (annually)

District Shrine Club has number of fundraisers coming up Community – The third annual Shriner’s Poker Run Ride is set for Saturday, June 21. The 120 mile route will take participants to card stops in Brockville, Gananoque, Perth, Smiths Falls and Kemptville. The best poker hand will win $200 with second and third place prizes offered. There will be five stops for cards and a $20 entry fee per player. Those who pick up their pledge sheet ahead of time and raise $100 or more in pledges get to participate for free. A barbecue will be offered at the end of the run. Pledge sheets are available by visiting www.tunis179.org,

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Breaking records for a cure From humble beginnings, M&M Meat Shops Charity BBQ Day has grown into Crohn’s and Colitis Canada’s largest annual fundraising activity by any single supporter. Over the past

25 years, M&M Meat Shops has raised more than $24 million for medical research dedicated to finding a cure for Crohn’s and colitis. The money raised through events such as Charity BBQ Day has allowed Crohn’s and Colitis Canada to fund more than $82 million in major medical research projects. Charity BBQ Day began in 1989, when Mac Voisin, founder of M&M Meat Shops, learned that Canadians suffer from these chronic diseases at an unusually high rate. He quickly realized that he had the unique opportunity to help raise awareness and funds for a little known, and even less spokenabout condition and Canadian charity. Charity BBQ Day was born and Crohn’s and Colitis Canada gained both a corporate sponsor and a public voice. Over the past 25 years, Charity BBQ Day has grown rapidly. This year the goal is also set at $1 million. “What began in 1989 with just a handful of stores has evolved into a highly anticipated national event at more than 400 M&M Meat Shops locations across Canada. Now in our 26th year of fundraising for Crohn’s and Colitis Canada, Charity BBQ Day combines the power of our local community involvement and nationwide reach. The commitment of our franchisees and volunteers in communities from coast-to-coast is truly amazing and we thank everyone for their dedication,� says Gary Decatur, president and chief operating officer at M&M Meat Shops. “Our goal is to help Crohn’s and Colitis Canada find a cure and support the many Canadians living courageously with these chronic diseases.�

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Community – On Saturday, May 10, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., visit any of the more than 400 M&M Meat Shops locations across Canada to support the M&M Meat Shops Charity BBQ Day in support of Crohn’s and Colitis Canada (formerly known as the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada). M&M Meat Shops’ franchisees, staff and thousands of volunteers from coast-to-coast will be manning their grills to meet the Charity BBQ Day fundraising goal of $1 million. Supporters will receive a hamburger or hot dog, a drink and a bag of chips for a minimum donation of $3. Proceeds raised help fund Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis medical research. Canadians have more reasons to be concerned about Crohn’s and colitis than anyone else in the world. Families new to Canada are developing Crohn’s and colitis for the first time – often within the first generation. Crohn’s and colitis are lifelong diseases that result in pain, urgent bathroom visits, hospital stays, and multiple surgeries. It affects academic success, careers, and relationships. One in every 150 Canadians suffer from Crohn’s and colitis, a rate that ranks in the highest worldwide. These are the “Canadian diseases.� This year, M&M Meat Shops Charity BBQ Day is pleased to have 11-year-old Halifax resident, Jillian Robinson, as Crohn’s and Colitis Canada’s representative for the event. Jillian understands all too well what it’s like to live with ulcerative colitis. “I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at three-years-old. I’ve never known what it’s like not to be sick.�

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Habs fashion Community – Hundreds packed the Carleton Place Arena April 11 to 13 for the annual Carleton Place Spring Home and Garden Show. Here, Kim Fitzgerald and Jim Whitemarsh of Bennett’s GMC show off a signed jersey from the Montreal Canadiens’ Jean Believeau, which they were raffling off. Photo by DESMOND DEVOY

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Energy East Pipeline project takes first step in approval process DEAR EDITOR: I am happy to announce that TransCanada’s Energy East Pipeline project crossed a key milestone recently with the filing of the project’s description to the National Energy Board of Canada (NEB). The filing is the first step in the formal regulatory process for TransCanada to receive the necessary approvals to build and operate the $12 billion project that will allow eastern Canadian markets to access a less expensive and more stable supply of crude oil from western Canada. The Energy East Pipeline project involves converting approximately 3,000 kilometres of existing natural gas pipeline in our Canadian Mainline between Alberta and eastern Ontario to crude oil service and building approximately 1,600 kilometres of new pipeline to access refineries and export terminals in Quebec and Saint John, New Brunswick. Energy East is anticipated to be in service in 2018. An independent economic analysis of Energy East conducted by Deloitte found that the project will generate $35 billion in additional gross domestic product (GDP) for Canada during development and construction and the first 40 years of its operation. The project is expected to support more than 10,000 full-time jobs during development and construction of the pipeline between 2013 and 2018 with another 1,000 full-time jobs directly supported once the pipeline begins service. It is also expected to generate an additional $10

billion in provincial tax revenues over the same time period. TransCanada has held more than 60 public open houses and participated in hundreds of meetings in 2013 to provide information and discuss important topics such as water safety, pipline integrity, environmental protection and economic benefits. Important input from these events has enabled TransCanada to narrow its selection to the preliminary pipeline route. We are finding that Canadians strongly support the benefits that a project of this scope will bring with assurances that the Energy East Pipeline will operate with a limited impact on all of the resources along the pipeline route. We are currently engaging with nearly 500 communities, 155 First Nation and Metis communities and organizations and more than 5,500 landowners in six provinces. TransCanada plans to hold more events in 2014 and is committed to ensuring all of our stakeholders receive the facts and information they require and is using their feedback to design a project that addresses their questions and concerns. We invite the public to obtain more information by visiting our website at www.energyeastpipeline.com or by calling 1-855-895-8750. Steve Pohlod President Energy East Pipeline

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Go carnation crazy Editorial – They may be known as the rose’s uglier cousin, but this month, carnations have the power to do a lot of good. May is Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month throughout the country and local MS chapters will be out again in full force to participate in the 38th annual Mothers Day Carnation Campaign May 8 and 9. This campaign is traditionally held in conjunction with MS Awareness Month and has raised more than $45 million for research since it was established in 1976. According to the MS Society of Canada, MS is now known as the most common neurological disease in Canada and an average of three new people are diagnosed each year. There is no cure and it can affect those within the 15 to 40 age group, though in some cases, children who are just two have been diagnosed. On May 8 and 9, just prior to the Mother’s Day weekend, volunteers with the local Leeds and Grenville chapter of the MS Society will be out in full force to sell the vibrant blooms at a number of retail outlets. Look for volunteers stationed in Perth, Kemptville, Smiths Falls and other areas. All proceeds will go towards searching for a cause and cure for MS. Selecting Mother’s Day as the time for their campaign wasn’t by accident either. The MS Society says women are three times more likely to live with MS than men, but we should all support the cause. What better way to show love to your mother than to buy her a beautiful bouqet that can also save lives?

Fluffy flat out refuses to like indoor gardening idea Lifestyle - The seeds from SteeleBriggs had long since arrived in the mail. Mother had little wood flats laid out all over the downstairs of the house. Every day I checked looking for sprouts of life, and when I saw some that hadn’t been there before, I was as excited as if I was witness to a birth…which, in a way, it was. Some of the boxes filled the window sills, and space on the bake table had been taken over, and that table pushed close to the window that looked out into the grape arbour. Mother tried to capture as much sunlight as possible to help her growing seeds along. I couldn’t tell what the plants were to become, and I wasn’t sure Mother knew either. So to take the mystery out of it all, Mother placed the empty seed packet onto a little stick and there was one in each box identifying what was planted. Very clever indeed, was my mother.

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with my older sister Audrey...I’d put her under my bed on a folded blanket. That night I put her in her small cardboard box behind the Findlay Oval, because the house had cooled down, and I knew she would be as snug as a bug in a rug. I wakened the next morning to Mother’s yelling up the stairwell for me to get down to the kitchen, and I better make it fast! Wiping the sleep from my eyes I followed Mother’s pointing finger to the flat box of sprouts under the kitchen window. There was Fluffy, stretched out as neat as you please, on top of what was just about ready for planting! With orders to remove “that cat” immediately and to get her right out to the barn, (she was never to darken the door again), Mother stopped only long enough to repeat once again that animals belong in the barn! I scooped up the kitten, and even I ADVERTISING SALES: ADVERTISING SALES CO-ORDINATOR Andrea McMurtry SALES: Cheryl Johnston, Sharon Sinfield, Kathy Perreault, Kevin Hoover, Jamie Rae-Gomes Email: emcsales@perfprint.ca Fax: 613-283-9988 THE DEADLINE FOR DISPLAY ADVERTISING IS MONDAY 4:30 PM

knew the sprouts were beyond repair. Mother said I could take the wood box out to the junk pile behind the silo when I was at it! Still in my pyjamas, with Fluffy under one arm, and the box of soil and flattened sprouts in the other, I headed for the silo. Fluffy spent the rest of her days with the rest of the barn cats well away from the house. Litter boxes were unheard of back in those days, but you didn’t need a university degree to tell you the smell coming from the wood box held more than a few dozen would-be vegetable plants. Interested in an electronic version of Mary’s books? Go to https://www. smashwords.com and type MaryRCook for e-book purchase details, or if you would like a hard copy, please contact Mary at wick2@sympatico. ca. • Advertising rates and terms and conditions are according to the rate card in effect at time advertising published. • The advertiser agrees that the publisher shall not be liable for damages arising out of errors in advertisements beyond the amount charged for the space actually occupied by that portion of the advertisement in which the error occurred, whether such error is due to negligence of its servants or otherwise... and there shall be no liability for non-insertion of any advertisement beyond the amount charged for such advertisement. • The advertiser agrees that the copyright of all advertisements prepared by the Publisher be vested in the Publisher and that those advertisements cannot be reproduced without the permission of the Publisher. • The Publisher reserves the right to edit, revise or reject any advertisement.

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LFLA Green Party selects candidate Enjoy spaghetti supper to support for the next provincial election moms, children of Interval House May 8 News – The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has just released its most comprehensive report telling us climate change is a threat to food, security and humankind. No political party in Canada is even paying lip service to the need to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions other than the Green Party. The Green Party’s is determined to try and reduce the potential impacts of the nightmare scenarios outlined in this latest report and playing out throughout the world today. From epic droughts, flooding and massive storms such as Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines to Hurricane Sandy, climate change is happening today on a catastrophic scale. The Lanark-FrontenacLennox and Addington Green Party has selected its candidate for the next Provincial election. Cam Mather from Tamworth is a farmer and publisher of books about sustainable living. He and his wife Michelle power their home and business off the electricity grid using solar and

wind power. Mather noted, “The summer of 2012 convinced me that I had to be more active in politics. It was the hottest summer on record. We experienced a brutal drought as did much of North America, and we saw historic wild fires in the southern US. Then Superstorm Sandy demonstrated the results of rising sea levels and hurricanes fueled by warm water, as New York and New Jersey suffered billions of dollars in damages.” Mather had a front row seat for the epic drought of 2012 as he tried to grow a weekly basket of vegetables for the members of his CSA (Community Shared Agriculture) group. “Climate change is accelerating and it is beginning to have an extremely negative outcome. It’s starting to affect our basic way of life with historic low water levels in some of the Great Lakes and crop losses for farmers,” Mather said. “Even OMAFRA (the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs) was advising maple syrup produc-

ers to cut back on tree tapping in 2013 because maple trees were stressed.” March of 2012 had two weeks of almost summer-like weather, which had a dramatic impact on maple syrup production. We then had a hot dry summer and a drought so there simply wasn’t the precipitation that the maple trees need. Maple trees are stressed. Mather suggests, “Can you imagine Lanark County and the surrounding area no longer being able to produce maple syrup? It’s part of who we are and climate change is impacting that.” “The Green Party is the only party squarely focused on addressing an issue which is going to impact not just our children and grandchildren, but all of us, and now, not in some distant future. I believe voters in our community are ready to elect a government serious about addressing this issue before we reach a tipping point with the climate,” he continued. Submitted by the LanarkFrontenac-Lennox & Addington Green Party.

Spring maintenance underway for canal bridges News – The Government of Canada has made record investments toward heritage canals. In the coming weeks, Parks Canada will be conducting spring maintenance at some of our swing bridges and sites, in preparation for the 2014 navigation season. This includes preventative maintenance tasks like washing and greasing swing bridges and conducting visual inspections to ensure their safe operability. Temporary bridge closures The Old Slys and Abbott Street swing bridge were already closed April 23 and 24, and April 29 and 30, respec-

tively. The director of Ontario Waterways for Parks Canada advises of the following temporary bridge closures for this regular spring maintenance, weather permitting: May 8: Burritts Rapids (North Grenville) May 14: Upper Nicholsons (Merrickville-Wolford) May 15: Beckwith Street Swing Bridge (Perth) Traffic delays Seasonal maintenance on certain swing bridges that cross the Rideau Canal will not result in closures, but vehicles may experience short delays of

about 10 minutes: • May 1-2: Chaffeys Lock (Rideau Lakes) • May 7: Merrickville (Merrickville-Wolford) • May 12: Kilmarnock (Merrickville-Wolford) Motorists are invited to plan their routes accordingly in order to avoid delays. To accommodate school bus traffic, efforts will be made to keep bridges closures between 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Parks Canada wishes to thank bridge users for their patience during the maintenance period. Submitted by Parks Canada.

Community – Celebrate Mother’s Day a little early on May 8 with a delicious spaghetti supper to support local moms and children in need. All proceeds will go to support Lanark County Interval House. Two Guys For Lunch answered a recent challenge from WowFit in Perth and decided to hold a fundraiser of their own to help raise money for Interval House programs, in particular the

children’s program. The money raised at this fundraiser will support summer expenses for the children to ensure they can experience the summer outside the shelter walls safely. This spaghetti supper will help pay for safe transportation and outings and daily summertime necessities like bathing suits, sunscreen and fun snacks and lunch items. The event features a delicious spaghetti dinner

with specialty meat sauce and garlic bread for $8, with the entire amount going to Interval House. It will be held at Two Guys For Lunch in Perth (40 Sunset Boulevard) Thursday, May 8 from 4 to 7 p.m. You’ll have a great supper and support a wonderful cause. For more information about Lanark County Interval House, please visit www.lcih. org. Submitted by Lanark County Interval House.

When the rubber hits the retirement road be sure your financial tires are fully inflated Whether your retirement begins tomorrow or somewhere down the road, the time to begin real retirement planning is now – especially when it comes to ensuring you’ll have the retirement income you need to realize all your retirement dreams. Here’s your retirement planning quick start guide. 1. Decide when your want to retire If you decide to retire ‘early’ you’ll have fewer years to save for retirement. If you retire after 65, you can continue the tax-saving, income-building advantages of investments held in your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) until the end of the year in which you turn 71. 2. Decide on your retirement lifestyle Will you keep working at least part of the time, or even start a business? If so, you can save less in advance because even a little extra employment income can go a long way. 3. Conduct a retirement/ income analysis Estimate your monthly retirement living expenses like utilities, insurance and mortgage payments. Also consider additional costs such as travel, hobbies, and other forms of entertainment. 4. Know your government sources of income Find

Manage Your Money out how much income you can expect from government sources like the Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) or the Québec Pension Plan (QPP) and Old Age Security (OAS). Get good info at http://www. servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/ services/pensions/infocard/ janmar14.shtml. 5. Know your pension at work – if you have one Determine whether your employer-provided pension plan is a defined benefit plan or a defined contribution plan. If it’s a defined benefit plan the Pension Administrator can give you a monthly benefit payout estimate. If it’s a defined contribution plan, you’ll have to do your own estimate of monthly pension. 6. Add in your savings Know what you can expect from investments held in your Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA), RRSP and other investments. Also know the rules governing the withdrawal of income and the taxes that may be applied. 7. Do the math Add up all sources of monthly retirement income including your savings and investment withdrawals. Compare this

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Spruce up your home this spring with Algonquin College The home renovation course begins Monday, May 5 from 7 to 9 p.m., and runs each Monday for six weeks until June 16. Budget-friendly decorating for your home If your home is in good working order, but needs a boost of colour or mini-makeover, then you’ll want to hear from local entrepreneur and Mariposa Shoppe owner, Susan Storie. Storie will instruct the course, and her home design and retail experience complements her academic background in interior design. In this course, the homeowner will learn tips on achieving the decorating style they desire while working within a minimal budget. The course will include: tips on budget-friendly shopping for your home; refreshing your home interior; de-cluttering, and; tips on how to re-purpose and re-furbish furniture and accessories for their home. The basic principles of design, function and aesthetics will be taken in to consideration throughout the course. Following the four-week course, students will get together on Saturday, June 7 to work on a DIY small up-cycled accessory for their home. “This is a great opportunity for homeowners to craft budget-friendly decorating ideas for their home,â€? explains Storie. The home dĂŠcor course begins Wednesday, May 14 from 7 to 9:30 p.m.,

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Winning Junior A title is a total community effort As a long-time Carleton Place resident and junior hockey fan I thoroughly enjoyed the playoffs which culminated Easter Sunday when Canadians won a 2-1 overtime thriller against visiting Smiths Falls Bears to wrap up the CCHL championship series in five games. They claimed the Bogart-Nielsen Cup for their efforts. Now they are hoping for more success along the national playoff trail. I have covered junior hockey for newspapers for 43 years. This season in Carleton Place made me think of the town’s past successes in Junior B hockey. Clarke himself led the former Carleton Place Legion Kings (now Almonte Thunder) to back-to-back Valley Division championships in what is now the Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League (EOJHL) in 2008 and 2009. He then completed the considerable jump to Junior A hockey. By the way Almonte won the Valley Division (Junior B) title this year and should be applauded. They too are in just their fifth campaign in the EOJHL. This season in Carleton Place harkens back to the late 1970s and early 1980s when Legion Kings were coached by the late Bill Griese Sr. Carleton Place won Junior B titles in the former Northwest Division in 1979 and 1981. Their 1981 line-up included a young defenceman named Dave Ellett. He went on to a 17-year National Hockey League career including lengthy stints with Winnipeg Jets and Toronto Maple Leafs.

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playoff tickets early in Carleton Place. The rink was jammed to the rafters every night. With no reserved seating, fans went to the arena during the day and placed blankets or coats on seats to save them for night games. The atmosphere was electric and Legion Kings delivered solid success for several consecutive campaigns. This season it was déjà vu all over again. Except in Junior A hockey the level of play is so much higher. And the production values – the light and sound show – is extremely good for a small town. Canadians have made it fun to go to the community centre and local fans have responded. The playoff crowds were huge with capacity audiences for most of the club’s nine home games during the post-season. It takes a community effort to make a junior hockey team a success. Clarke has stressed that from Day 1. He’s to be commended for getting his players so involved in the town in general. Canadians’ players volunteer at the local daycare facility and the public library among other places. They take part in many community functions throughout the long Junior A season. I am most impressed on Remembrance Day (Nov. 11) when I see all of the Canadians’ players who are available at the Cenotaph, wearing their Huge interest In those long ago days you uniform jerseys, and taking part had to get your junior hockey in the annual service of remem-

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Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists get set to host fifth annual Spring Gathering By IAIN WILKES

Lifestyle – The Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists (MVFN), founded in the spring of 1988, will hold their fifth annual Spring Gathering. The evening will include a banquet and a keynote presentation entitled “Caterpillars Talk and Butterflies Listen" which will be given by Dr. Jayne Yack, acoustic ecologist at Carleton

iversity. Once thought to be both deaf and mute, we now know that caterpillars can talk and butterflies can listen. During their daily activities these creatures communicate via a wide range of sounds and vibrations. Caterpillars send signals to defend territories or to startle predators. Butterflies eavesdrop on predators. Tap into the secret communication channels of the acoustic

sensory world of insects and meet translator, Dr. Yack. MVFN’s Spring Gathering will take place Thursday, May 15 at the Almonte Civitan Community Hall, 500 Almonte St., just west of Highway 29, in Almonte. The reception will begin at 6 p.m. at which you can meet, share a drink, and chat with friends. The banquet commences at 6:45 p.m., followed by the featured presentation at

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127 Rideau St. “Rideau Lake”– $379,900 ***MICHELLE FOURNIER 613-812-8585

#52 R2, Lower Rideau – $439,900 **IVAN HODGINS 613-812-0363

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196 Gore St. – $159,900 ***MARK LEE 613-812-1017

275 Bernice Crescent – $299,900 ***BRIAN CAVANAGH 613-812-0229

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516 Meadowcrest Drive – $349,250 **IVAN HODGINS 613-812-0363

133 Karen Lane – $374,500 *PAULINE AUNGER 613-285-9158

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284 Christie Lk North Shore Rd., Perth $289,900 ***MICHELLE FOURNIER 613-812-8585

201-203 R33 Portland – $1,449,900 ***CONNIE MCNAMEE 613-223-8168 ***LEE HITCHINS 613-284-7000

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111 Churchill Road – $209,000 ***BRIAN CAVANAGH 613-812-0229

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5 Perthmore St – $269,900 ***TINA MCPHEE 613-285-5133

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146 Hwy 29 – $189,900 ***TINA MCPHEE 613-285-5133

91 Wilson St. W., Perth–$149,500 ***DOUG FORDE 613-285-5732

SATURDAY MAY 3 1:00 PM-2:00 PM 82 Broadview Ave. – $219,900 MLS#906729 ***LINDA MCKENNA 613-485-0576

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SATURDAY MAY 3 1:00 PM-2:00 PM 112 Hillier Street, Lanark – $199,900 MLS#896831 ***REBECCA MOLYNEAUX 613-267-8585

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558 Christie Lake Road- $399,900 ***MICHELLE FOURNIER 613-812-8585

***MARK LEE 613-812-1017

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147 Tom’s Rock Rd., Black Lake – $499,900 ***JEFFREY WEIR 613-285-4467

2097 Pike Lake Rte 16A – $314,900 ***JEFFREY WEIR 613-285-4467

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OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY MAY 3rd 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Amy Creighton, Broker Capital Realty Inc.

613-253-0888

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4262 Narrows Lock Rd, Perth MLS#889411 - $279,900 Story book charm in this 4 bedroom, 3 bath 2 storey home. Country eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, living room with patio door to deck & above ground pool. Separate garage & out building. This home offers country living at it’s best.

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OPEN HOUSE – SAT. MAY 3, 1 PM - 2:30 PM 2367 Bathurst Conc. 5, Perth $310,000 This home is so well maintained, it’s like new. Situated on a quiet road 10 min out of Perth, on 1.22 acres. It offers a peaceful setting to get away from it all. The bright and sunny family kitchen is updated and great for large gatherings, the lovely foyer enters to bright living space, and the fully finished basement sports the most amazing stone corner wood burning fireplace, used to heat the entire home. 3 plus 1 bedrooms, den, 2 bathrooms including ensuite. Don’t miss this one. MLS # 898695 Cathie McCabe 613-284-6263 cathie-mccabe@coldwellbanker.ca

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$214,900 Ahhh! Relax on your deck overlooking the Tay River – 1 bedroom plus den riverfront condo in Tay Terraces now available. Open, light and bright – large master with loads of cupboards, eat in kitchen, living dining combo. New walk-in shower in spacious bath. Conveniently located on the main level – no elevator to take! Clean and fresh – just move in! Call Barbara Shepherd Cell 613 326-1361

$279,900 Splendid Victorian on prestigious Drummond Street - short walk to Tay Basin and the Farmer’s Market, restaurants, shops, events. Many renovations – walls, electrical, plumbing, ensuite, gleaming, refinished hrdwd flooring, new main floor family room, etc. Traditional high ceilings, mouldings in spacious living areas. INVESTMENT POTENTIAL. Call Barbara Shepherd for appointment – 613 326-1361.

$319,000 Endless potential. Large 5 br, 2 bath, 2 storey home on 3.2 acres, 5 min. to Perth, 600 sq ft 1 bedroom apartment, 2 car attached garage, plus a 5000 sq ft garage/ storage building, ideal for tradesperson or student housing, gas heat, 2 septic systems. Seller motivated and anxious to sell. MLS # 892736 Call Oral Pretty 613-264-0123

PERTH AND AREA’S NUMBER ONE SALES TEAM!

Sheri Mahon-Fournier* 613-812-1215

Andrew Rivington* 613-812-3280

Bob Ferguson* 613-812-8871

Joanne Bennell* 613-812-0505

Barbara Shepherd* 613-326-1361

Christian Allan* 613-207-0834

Oral Pretty* 613-264-0123

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Julia Scotland** 613-390-0401

Norene Allan* 613-812-0407

Cathie McCabe* 613-284-6263

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

Drea Scotland* 613-390-2373

Paul Martin*** 613-264-0123

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Regan Lee** 812-0155

17 George Street, Smiths Falls – $193,500 MLSŽ Lisa Brennan-Trudel*** 613-285-9646

2C Florence Street, Smiths Falls – $209,900 MLSŽ 907528 Marcella Best*** 613-285-4781

155 Golf Club Rd, Smiths Falls – $299,900 MLSŽ 897312 Diane Hatfield** 613-762-0122 Tracy Smith*** 613-283-7788 x.31

444 Highway 29, Smiths Falls – $174,900 MLSŽ 879964 Diane Hatfield** 613-762-0122

Marcella Best*** 285-4781

Tracy Smith*** 283-7788

597 Kinch Street, Line 5 – $425,000 MLSŽ 888499 Tim Lee* 613-283-7788

49 Pine Street, Smiths Falls – $155,900 MLSŽ 907652 Tracy Smith*** 613-283-7788 x.31

385 Wood Road – $189,900 MLSŽ 902199 Lisa Brennan-Trudel*** 613-285-9646

1199/B Slab Island – $45,000 MLSŽ 883735 Marcella Best*** 613-285-4781

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690 Code Drive, Smiths Falls – $299,900 MLSŽ 886441 Diane Hatfield** 613-762-0122

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Bright, spacious bungalow on large lot. 3 bdrms, 2 baths, formal livingrm/diningrm, main floor family room, 2 car att’d garage w/inside entry. MLS # 905118

Barbara Has Assisted over 3000 Families to Buy or Sell their Homes

a home by themselves. The top factors considered by those who intend to buy this year include the stability of their job situation and manageable debt levels. Confidence in these areas indicates that Canadians are more mindful of their finances than in 2013, which directly impacts the ability to afford home ownership. Among those likely to buy a home within the next two years, four-in-ten will be first time homebuyers. “The increase in buying intentions across the country gives the strong signal that there is renewed confidence in the market, but also that Canadians are more prepared this year to take that step into homeownership,” said Rachel Wihby, senior manager, Home Equity Finance, RBC. “We want to make sure that Canadians have access to the advice they need when they are buying a home. Often, there are things that first time home buyers may not think of that can ensure they are more prepared, like budgeting for closing costs or getting a home inspection. We want to help set them up for success.”

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264 Sarah Street, Carleton Place $339,900

Angela Johnstone Sales Representative Cell 613.227.2869 Carleton Place 613.253.4253

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Business - More Ontarians plan to buy homes this year compared to last, according to the 21st annual RBC Home Ownership Poll. Nearly one-in-four (24 per cent) residents of Canada’s most populous province said they intend to buy a home this year, up from less than one-in-five (14 per cent) in 2013. “Ontarians continue to see the value in home ownership,” said Erica Nielsen, vice-president, Home Equity Finance, RBC. “The continued belief that the housing market is a good investment, combined with the increase in number of those who intend to buy, really highlights that Ontarians have no doubt in the strength of the housing market and want to participate more than they have in recent years. These findings are uniform across Canada, and may be the result of a number of factors, including job stability and having saved enough for a down payment.” While the majority of Canadians (62 per cent) intend to buy a home with their spouse or partner, more than one-in-four (28 per cent) Canadians intend to buy

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Thank you for the referrals of your family, friends and business associates. I appreciate your trust. OPEN HOUSE

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179 BECK SHORE ROAD, DRUMMOND/N.ELMSLEY IF YOU LOVE MISSISSIPPI LAKE & are looking for a cool, contemporary Home, Beck Shore offers fab lakefront living! Nestled on leased land, this reno’d gem invites you to affordable waterfront living. Charming Deck across roadway incls dock/great swimming/boating. Open concept Bung w/eclectic Loft. A WOW Detached Garage, stunning gardens/ponds.Skillfully designed & decorated w/pizzazz. Seeing is believing!

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$229,900

3167 DIAMONDVIEW ROAD, OTTAWA Sunday, May 4, 11 am-12 pm 3845 Hwy 43 $189,900 MLS: 904181

Sunday, May 4, 1 pm-2 pm 250 Cty Rd 17, Jasper $295,000 MLS: 900663

NEW PRICE

315 Elsie St. – Crestview Mobile Home Park $29,500 MLS: 896421

92 Poonamalie Road $206,900 MLS: 897534

YOU’VE NEVER SEEN A HOUSE LIKE THIS BEFORE! Stone Pillars & Iron Gates introduce this palatial circa 1840 Stone Home nestled OPEN HOUSE on approx 2 acres, SATURDAY MAY 3, 2014: 1-3PM boasting panoramic views of the Carp Valley. This charismatic 3BDR 2BTH gem has been freshly redecorated & sparkles w/enthusiasm. Chic light fixtures, original pine flrs, amazing wall of bookcases & outstanding deep window wells make this a must see! Don’t wait, call me to book your appointment today!

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4066 HIGHWAY 43, DRUMMOND/N.ELMSLEY CHARMING RED BRICK CIRCA 1840 HOMESTEAD w/exciting Addition, luxurious Hot Tub & Pool nestled on 5.6 Acres w/severance possibilities. Sensational Farmhouse boasts inviting Veranda, natural gas heating & Att 29’ insul Garage w/amazing Loft – ideal for office or hobbyist. Decadent MBR w/att Den, 2 cozy FP and yesteryear staircase. MLS#906058

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37 Golf Club Rd $259,900 MLS: 904439

18 McEwen Avenue $224,900 MLS: 902759

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OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY MAY 3 1:00-2:30PM 37 Catherine St, Smiths Falls

205 PRESTON DRIVE, CARLETON PLACE RETIREES… THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS in this sparkling 2BDR 2BTH Sidesplit nestled on expansive corner lot. This pristine Home OPEN HOUSE invites you to move in SUNDAY MAY 4, 2014: 1-3PM & enjoy the sunlit open concept LVG/DNR. KIT & BTHS boast rich granite counters, elegant MBR w/stone FP & patios drs to 2-tiered Deck & LL BTH w/chic dbl walk-in shower. Soak in summer by the heated salt water in-ground Pool. MLS#871023

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www.tanyaevoy.ca $183,800

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OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY MAY 3RD 3:00 -4:30PM NEW LISTING -13 Railway St, Perth

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47 Acre Hobby Farm close to Perth. 4 bdrm, outdoor furnace, barn, NICELY TREED 1 acre, 2+1 bdrm, 2 bth bungalow. Fenced yard, shed + more! pasture, fenced paddock, cabin + more! VERY PRIVATE SETTING!

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Great 3 bedrm, 3 bath home. Gleaming floors and meticulously cared for.

WOW! This very spacious home has loads of room for the whole family. Main fl family room. Double-sided fireplace and more!

Solid brick 4 bedroom family home with fabulous new kitchen, updated bathroom, main level family room, attached garage and much more.

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110 McLellan Road 85-G1 Findlay Avenue Bungalow style 2 bedroom condo apartment with it’s own courtyard and no stairs. Move-in right away. Call today.

$169,900ÊUÊ Ã n Çnä£ John Coburn

93 Hackberry Trail

Upscale family home features open concept “Great Room”, granite counter tops, custom cabinets, two storey wall of windows overlooking fenced yard, 3 Bdrm, Hi-Ranch. No rear neighbours. Nicely treed with deck. Huge lower family rm. Newer furnace + gas stove finished lower level & more.

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133 Spruce Crescent Stately 3 bedrm home on fabulous country subdivision lot. SOLD: CALL RHONDA FOR RESULTS!

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Call Jeff Wilson for your “SOLD SIGN” today!

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109 Barclay Street Call Jeff Wilson for your “SOLD SIGN” today!

348 Lavant Darling Road 5 acre parcel. This 2 bedroom home has propane gas (installed in Dec. 2013). Unspoiled basement and is move-in ready!

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Meticulously maintained 3 bedroom home on oversized lot. SOLD: CALL RHONDA FOR RESULTS!

394 Perth Street 3 bedroom bungalow located in Almonte with 4 season sunroom off back, finished lower level, beautiful liv.rm, lovely home.

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161 Stonehome Crescent $379,900ÊUÊ Ã ä{ÎÈx Jason Coleman

54 Frank Street Great size home with a large addition, 4 beds, 2 baths, nice yard. Shows well.

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4 bdrm. home set on 2½ acres, with LARGE master bedrm, gas heat, hdwd floors, partially finished lower level. So much more!

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Call Jeff Wilson for your “SOLD SIGN” today!

Call Jeff Wilson for your “SOLD SIGN” today!

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512 Joseph Street

19 Alexander Street

$200,000ÊUÊ ÝV ÕÃ Ûi Jeff Wilson

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Call Jeff Wilson for your “SOLD SIGN” today!

Call Jeff Wilson for your “SOLD SIGN” today!

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Robin J. Ferrill Broker of Record

John Coburn Broker

Jeff Wilson Sales Representative

Rhonda Brunke Sales Representative

Jason Coleman Sales Representative

Marly Burke Broker

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Karen Duncan Sales Representative

Vicki Behn-Belland Sales Representative

Carolyn Renwick Sales Representative

Alicia Kerr Sales Representative

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SAMKERR SALES REPRESENTATIVE

613.229.7565 613.257.8080 WWW.SAMKERR.COM PROVEN RESULTS… SAVINGS YOU CAN COUNT ON! DIRECT OFFICE

NEW LISTING

BECKENRIDGE ESTATES Stunning & Expansive 5+1Bdrm 2 Storey Nestled on Privately Treed Corner Lot. Formal Sitting Rooms. Modern Open Concept Design. Granite Kitchen. Private Master Bdrm w/5pce Bath. Private 2nd Level Nanny Suite w/4pce Ensuite. Fin Lower Level. Above Ground Pool & Tiered Decks. NEW LISTING

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FERGUSON FALLS Bright & Cheery, Modern Open Concept Sidesplit Nestled on 3Acres of Rural Zoned Property. Spacious Foyer w/Access to Rear Deck is Ideal for Country Living. “U” Shaped Kitchen Offers the Gourmet Ample Prep & Storage Space & Makes Entertaining a Breeze! Unspoiled Basement Awaits Your Personal Touch! $273,000

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SATURDAY MAY 3 10:00am-11:00am 26 Dufferin St 11:00am-12:00pm 77 Jasper Ave 4 Fairlane Dr 11:00am-1:00pm 123 Wellington St 11:30am-12:30pm 96 Lavinia St 558 Christie Lake Rd 12:00pm-1:00pm 4262 Narrows Lock Rd 12:00pm-3:00pm Avonlee Condos 12:30pm-2:00pm 456 Station Rd 1:00pm-2:00pm 112 Hillier St 82 Broadview Ave 1048 Cty Rd 16 95 Ogilvie Lane 1:00pm-2:30pm 138 Evans Rd 2367 Bathurst Con 5 37 Catherine St 1:00pm-3:00pm 3167 Diamondview Rd 2:30pm-3:30pm 6672 Roger Stevens Rd 2:30pm-4:00pm 265 Robert Run Rd 3:00pm-4:30pm 13 Railway St

Perth

Wendy Hillier 613-285-4476

Smiths Falls Smiths Falls Rural

Linda McKenna 613-485-0576 Butch Webster 613-285-4959

Merrickville

Christine MacKay 613-327-5437

Smiths Falls Perth

Wendy Hillier 613-285-4476 Michelle Fournier 613-812-8585

Perth

Amy Creighton 613-253-0888

Perth

Mark Lee 613-812-1017

North Elmsley

Jennifer Glazier 613-812-8114

Lanark Smiths Falls Smiths Falls Rural Smiths Falls Rural

Rebecca Molyneaux 613-267-8585 Linda McKenna 613-485-0576 Wendy Hillier 613-285-4476 Jennifer McCleery 613-285-5007

near Perth Perth Smiths Falls

Randy Cavanagh 613-464-1000 Cathie McCabe 613-284-6263 Tanya Evoy 613-285-4214

Ottawa

Barbara Couch 613-596-5353

Smiths Falls Rural

Jennifer McCleery 613-285-5007

Chaloa Acres South

Jennifer Glazier 613-812-8114

Perth

Tanya Evoy 613-285-4214

SUNDAY MAY 4 11:00am-12:00pm 3845 Hwy 43 11:30am-12:30pm 58 McCann St 1:00pm-2:00pm 250 Cty Rd 17 229 Colin Farmer Rd 12 James St 34 Strathcona St 1:00pm-2:30pm 70 Colonel By Cres. 1026 Code Rd 23 Garden Ave 1:00pm-3:00pm 2008 Con 10A Rd 205 Preston Dr 3:00pm-4:30pm 126 North Rd.

Smiths Falls Rural

Evelyn Lee 613-284-7277

Smiths Falls

Wendy Hillier 613-285-4476

Jasper Perth Smiths Falls Smiths Falls

Evelyn Lee 613-284-7277 Pauline Aunger 613-285-9158 Wendy Hillier 613-285-4476 Jennifer McCleery 613-285-5007

Smiths Falls near Perth Perth

John Gray 613-868-6068 Randy Cavanagh 613-464-1000 Doug Forde 613-285-5732

Lanark Carleton Place

Robin Ferrill 613-253-7198 Tanya Evoy 613-285-4214

The Pines/North ElmsleyJohn Gray 613-868-6068

TUESDAY MAY 6 INNISVILLE Picture Perfect 3+1Bedrm Sidesplit Nestled on Majestic 6+Acre Woodland. Beautiful Gardens, Interlock, Cedar Deck & Surrounded by Nature at her Best. Gleaming Hardwood Floors, Soaring Vaulted Ceilings, Luminous Open Concept Design. Private Master Bedrm w/4pce Ensuite. Finished Lower Level. $369,900

HAYSHORE ESTATES Wonderful 5 Bedroom/3Bathroom Bungalow w/Walkout Basement in Prestigious Country Subdivision. Stunning Vaulted Ceilings & Pillars. Formal Dining Room. Private Master Suite Boasts 5pce Ensuite w/Corner Tub. Fully Finished Lower Level. $469,900

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Smiths Falls

Wendy Hillier 613-285-5007

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1344 FERGUSON FALLS RD 2+2 bedroom, 2 bath home w/over 200` level water frontage on the Mississippi Rr. AƩ & Det workshop/garages. AddiƟonal insulated coƩage/bunkie/guest house. $399,900 Call Sheri D’Aoust 613-812-9344

3455 DRUMMOND CON 7 NEAR BALDERSON BeauƟfully designed, decadently upgraded custom bungalow-5 min to Perth! Great room w/cath ceiling, hwd/Ɵle throughout, gourmet kitchen, spa-like master! $459,000 Call Jennifer Glazier 613-812-8114

5 ANTONIO WAY, PERTH PresƟgious Perthmore - 2/3 bed home with chef’s kitchen, open concept living/dining, vaulted ceilings & gleaming floors. Large master w/ensuite; dbl aƩached garage. $364,995 Call Rebecca Wissler: 613-264-9481

144 GEORGINA ST, PERTH Custom built 2 sty 4 bed home in Sheridan Estates-inground pool, hot tub, det workshop/ garage & 2 car aƩ garage. Lower level family room, pool room in fully finished basement. $469,000 Call Paul Gordon 613-390-2281 or Randy Cavanagh 613-464-1000

20 DECARIA BLVD PrisƟne 3bed, 3bath bungalow, freshly painted/ updated! Expansive living/dining, custom kitchen, 4-season sunroom, part fin basement, new HE gas furnace & shingles 2013 & more! $337,900 Call Jennifer Glazier 613-812-8114

OTTY LAKE 3 bedroom open plan design home, sunroom, expansive deck, dbl garage + bonus bunkie. Dock on shared ownership on OƩy Lake. $329,000

PIKE LAKE One of the most presƟgious homes on Pike Lake. 4 bd, 4 bth custom built home w/panoramic view on 7.3 acres with 281 Ō of shoreline. $1,370,000

FELLINGERS MILLS ESTATES New 1,660 sq.Ō. home 3 bds, 3 bth, 2car aƩ. gar. on 1.58 acres. ParƟally finished basement w/ walkout. Natural Gas & A/C. 95% complete by week’s end. $429,900

BOB’S LAKE BeauƟful 3 bed coƩage on private lot, great water for all your acƟviƟes. Open plan concept, cozy woodstove excellent locaƟon $269,000

RIDEAU FERRY 171 Ō water frontage. 4bd, 3 bth home. Master w/ensuite & sauna, 2nd bed w/ensuite & balcony, hot tub, pool, bunkie, large lot. $599,900

CARDINAL Great starter or reƟrement 2 bed 1 bath bungalow on private dbl lot. Close to St Lawrence River. $152,900

AUGUSTA Hobby farm, 4 bedroom, 2.5 baths, 2500 sq Ō open concept. Huge part finished basement. $494,900

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

PERTH FantasƟc locaƟon, 3 bed, 2 bath 2 storey home on large in-town lot. Large kitchen & family rm, bright living rm. $229,900

PERTH Custom built, 3+1 bed bungalow on lrg country lot, in-ground pool, hot tub. L/L rec room w/3 pc bath. $384,900

CHALOA ACRES SOUTH Lovely split level in sought aŌer subdivision 2 min to Perth! 2 fully finished levels. New shingles 2010, windows 2012, baths updated/ laminate upstairs 2013 & more! $267,500

RIDEAU FERRY Lakeside living at its finest. 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath side split on 215Ō of prime Big Rideau waterfront. $649,000

PERTHMORE, PERTH Gracious 3+1 bed, 3bath home on PresƟgious Perthmore. Spacious living/dining, lg kitchen, cozy 4season sunroom, private deck & fenced back yard. Dbl aƩached garage. $375,000

NEAR WESTPORT 7 bed bungalow with panoramic views of Black Creek, set on 191 acres, w/ horse stable & paddock. $532,100

LANARK 3+ bed home on lg lot. Hdwd flrs, main flr bath. Modern kitchen w/eaƟng area. Detached workshop display /retail area. $219,900

SILVER LAKE Let this solar business help pay your mortgage BALDERSON – 17 year OPA contract. Business, Home and 3bd, 2 bth 2 storey home in Balderson, lots Equestrian Paradise with views of Silver Lake. of space for family and/or potenƟal home $459,900 business. Fenced yard. $220,000

LANARK HIGHLANDS Gorgeous and well cared for 3+1 bed, 3 bath family home, mins. to Almonte & Carleton Place. Features ICF foundaƟon for excellent energy savings! $319,900

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133 ELIZABETH DRIVE Treed level lot, with 280 Ō +/- of excellent Big Rideau Lk w/f. Charming 2 level 2 bed coƩage. $595,000 Call Demi Thompson 613-264-4330

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SATURDAY MAY 3, 1-2:30PM 138 EVANS ROAD - NEAR PERTH Exquisite custom built home, 3 beds, 2 baths, 9Ō ceilings w/crown moulding, granite counter tops throughout, & Chef’s dream kitchen. Fully insulated car gar., 2 mins. to Perth. $369,900 Host: Randy Cavanagh 613-464-1000

SATURDAY MAY 3, 12:30 – 2 PM 453 STATION ROAD, NORTH ELMSLEY Gorgeous custom bungalow on preƩy 2.5 acres. Sun-drenched/open–concept design highlighted by central fireplace, chef’s kitchen w/ granite, sunrm, hwd/Ɵle, 28 x 28 Ō garage w/inside entry. New prop furnace/hwt 2013. $339,500 Host: Jennifer Glazier 613-812-8114

SATURDAY MAY 3, 2:30-4PM 265 ROBERT RUN RD - CHALOA ACRES SOUTH PreƩy Cape Cod on private 1.65 acres nestled in woods in sought-aŌer neighbourhood! Over 2300 sqŌ 4bed/3bath–open/airy design, main flr master, db detached garage/loŌ.$359,900 Host: Jennifer Glazier 613-812-8114

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SUNDAY MAY 4, 1-2:30PM 1026 CODE ROAD - NEAR PERTH 3 bed, 4 bth 2.5 storey home w/high ceilings, magnificent woodwork, det. insulated 2 car garage. Close to Perth in beauƟful country seƫng. $539,000 Host: Randy Cavanagh 613-464-1000

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19 ABERDEEN – $159,900 www.francinerever.ca*

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1218 POWERS RD. - $170,000 ANNA KOWALEWSKI*

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8 PEARL ST #107 – $79,900 ANNA KOWALEWSKI*

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Jennifer McCleery Sales Representative 613-285-5007

Laurie Webster Sales Representative 613-285-7553

Butch Webster Sales Representative 613-285-4959

Jenn O’Brien Sales Representative 613-227-4126

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2012 HONDA CIVIC LX

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2010 TOYOTA CAMRY LE Stk# 4092A

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2011 HONDA PILOT EX-L Stk# 4010A

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2011 HONDA CR-V LX Stk# 4066A

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Rideau Lakes Horticultural Society to hear from renowned botanist May 7 Lifestyle – Rideau Lakes Horticultural Society welcomes renowned botanist Diana BeresfordKroeger to its May 7 meeting. Diana brings together ethno-botany, horticulture, spirituality and alternative medicine to reveal a path toward better stewardship of the natural world. Dubbed “The Tree Whisperer� by The Globe and Mail’s Sarah Hampson (Oct. 17, 2013), Diana defines herself as a “renegade scientist.� Her book, The Global Forest: 40 Ways Trees Can Save Us, is to be featured in a documentary currently being shot by award-winning filmmaker Jeff McKay (Recreating Eden). This documentary is part of the Ten Trees That Can Save the World project that will use television programming, a website, and interactive educational components to try to educate seven billion people on the importance of trees. Trees are, of course, Diana’s topic at the upcoming Rideau Lakes Horticultural Society meeting, and it is a topic she takes very personally. Over the years, she and husband Christian have planted more than 100 indigenous and endangered trees on their 160-acre property near Merrickville. Diana’s first-hand study of these and other specimens she has visited world-wide

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Rideau Lakes Horticultural Society welcomes renowned botanist Diana Beresford-Kroeger to its May 7 meeting. Diana brings together ethno-botany, horticulture, spirituality and alternative medicine. “Human beings are amazingly flexible,� Diana offers. “The human heart is incredible. We can’t leave this world for the younger generation and not hold their hands and give them guidance. From people can arise ideas, and ideas can change the world.� Indeed, Diana’s latest book, The Sweetness of a Simple Life: Tips for Healthier, Happier and Kinder Living Gleaned

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have led her to discover why certain trees have the potential to cure cancer, how, apart from their medicinal properties, trees are not only the lungs of the world, but a natural filtration and flood-prevention system, and how the world is imperilled by the near-extinction of many tree species.

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members and $5 for non-members. Membership is $15 a year for seven guest speakers, a tour of a local nursery or garden and the society’s newsletter, The Lilypad,

filled with local gardening information and tips four times a year. Yvonne Helwig is a member of the Rideau Lakes Horticultural Society.

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The Perth and District Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the 2014 Festival of the Maples Committee, businesses, organizations and

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BBD&E Rescue 1, Hydro One Discovery Centre, OPP, Perth Fire Department, St. Johns Ambulance,VCARS and OVATVC Thank you to Siloki Centre and Ry-J’s for the amusements in the Tay Basin area.

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THANK YOU TO THE MAPLE SYRUP COMPETITION TROPHY SPONSORS & JUDGES The Perth Courier, OMYA Canada, Springdale Farm, CDL Lanark Marion Paul Memorial Trophy and the Hal Botham Memorial Trophy. Judges: Doris and Ian Gemmill, Julia Dashkevich, Elite Engraving and St. Andrew’s Church.

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to be a fascinating and entertaining evening Wednesday, May 7 at 7:15 p.m. at the Portland Community Hall, 24 Water Street. Admission is free to society

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To all of our wonderful volunteers for their energy and support, making the Festival of the Maples a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone in the community. On behalf of the Board of Directors, the Festival Committee and our over 350 local business members we greatly appreciate your donation of time and effort to make the Festival a fun day. We hope to see you all again next year!

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A special Thank You to the OPP, the OPP Auxiliary, Algonquin College Police Foundations Students and Supervisors, Oakes Towing and to the Town of Perth for their assistance, Max Keeping, the Girl Guides, Tim Horton’s, and Ryan Communications. Thanks to the Downtown Merchants,Vendors, Algonquin College for the use of their parking lot and the Entertainers! Thank you to all off of the Maple Syrup Producers competing in the Annual Competition. If we should have missed someone, please accept our apology and our appreciation for your support and contribution!

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REGIONAL ROUND-UP Any community organization based in our circulation area wishing to list an event of community interest is invited to submit a description of 25 words or less in writing. Admissions or event costs, will not be included. Deadline is Monday at 4:30 p.m. prior to publication date. This service is provided free of charge. Events will be listed no more than two weeks in advance. Write, EMC, P.O. Box 158, Smiths Falls, Ont. K7A 4T1, or fax at 613-283-5909 or e-mail: jmichaelis@theemc.ca OR cheryl.code@metroland.com. Items will be edited as necessary. Please include name, address and phone number.

Aerobic Classes: Every Wednesday, 1011 a.m. at Almonte Community Centre. Details 613-256-1077. Car Wash, Levi Home Hardware, proceeds to Relay for Life (Ladies Under Construction team), Sunday, May 4, 9-3. Dancing Circuit-athon at Ladies Under Construction Gym, May 10, noon-2 (to register 613-256-7399). Euchre- 4 hand, May 1, at 7:30. Sponsored by the Town & Country Tenants Assoc., 375 Country St. Light lunch. Contact Norma 613-256-4179. Euchre- 4 hand, May 15, at 7:30. Sponsored by the Town & Country Tenants Assoc., 375 Country St. Light lunch. Contact Norma 613-256-4179. Euchre at Holy Name of Mary School Gym on Patterson St. in Almonte. Every Wed. 7 p.m. Prizes awarded and light lunch. Jr. Civitan’s Annual Mother’s day Breakfast. Sunday May 11th, 8-11 AM. Almonte, ON. Legion Branch 240, Saturday, May 10, Jerry Lee, 3-7 p.m. Mills’ Seniors Services, Almonte, Golden Oldies Lunch, ***New Day*** Thursday, May 15, 67 Industrial Drive. Free transportation. Call Seniors Services 613-256-4700 to reserve. Mills’ Seniors Services, Almonte, Music & Memories lunch program. Tuesday , May 6, at the Mills’ office, 67 Industrial Drive. Free transportation & entertainment provided. Call office 613-256-4700 or Jean 613-2573296. Nordic pole walking clinic, May 1, 6:308 p.m. Corkery Community Centre. Instruction and walk. Poles available for use. RSVP to mary.hythen.ellen@gmail.com Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Holy Name of Mary School, Tuesdays, May 6, 13, 20, 27. 6-7:30 PM. Info: 613-283-0095. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Naismith School, Tuesdays, May 6, 13, 20, 27. 9:30 AM- noon. Info: 613-283-0095. Plant Sale Almonte & District Horticultural Society, Saturday, May 10, 9-1, parking lot Almonte Public Library. Perennials, herbs, annuals, garden books, etc. plus experienced people with good advice. Info Carol 256-5594, Gerda 257-7155. Sew a Mother’s Day Gift, Saturday May 3, 9 - 12 p.m., Girls & Boys 8 - up, 85 Malcolm Street (Ingrid’s Studio). Info 613-2565577 or 613-256-3717. Siblings Without Rivalry. Ontario Early Years Centre. Wednesday, May 21, 28, 6:308:30 PM. Almonte Library. Pre registration necessary. call 613-283-0095, ext 300. Tracey Brown & Randall Prescott, Union Hall, 1984 Wolf Grove Rd., Saturday, May 3, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: Mill Street Books, Almonte. Info 613-256-5995.

50+ Fitness: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1011 a.m. at Canoe Club. Information 613-2568339. Annual Spring Rummage Sale, ZionMemorial United Church, 37 Franklin St, Friday, May 2, 9-5. Saturday, May 3, 9-noon. Breakfast- 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. After 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. masses at St. Mary’s- 28 Hawthorne. Sponsor: Knight of Columbus. Carleton Place & District Horticultural Society meeting, May 7, St Andrews Presbyterian Church Hall, 7 p.m. 39 Bridge St, entrance on Beckwith St. Mini Flower Show. Speaker: Brian Carson “Wildflowers”. www. cphorticulture.ca Carleton Place Sunset Club meets every Wednesday, 1 p.m. Legion. Euchre, bid euchre, games, socializing. Third Wed. each month- short general meeting, noon. Potluck

lunch/games follows. 613-257-7483. Debtors Anonymous. If you are having problems with money or debt then we can help. 6:30 Tuesdays, St. James Hall, Bell and Edmund Street. 613-216-9008. Euchre, every 2nd, 3rd and 4th Monday of the month. 7:30 p.m. Legion. Sponsor: Ladies Auxiliary. Bring your friends. Lunch/ prizes. 613-253-6375. French Playgroup “Plaisirs D’Enfants”. Every Tuesday 9:30-11:30 a.m. Beckwith Community Hall (Black’s Corners). 613-2530008. Ladies Darts, every Tuesday starting 7:30 p.m. Legion. Sponsor: Ladies Auxiliary. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Carambeck Community Centre, Wednesday May 7, 14, 21, 28. 10-11:30 a.m. Info: 613283-0095. Red Hat Regalia Sale- Hatters refresh your wardrobe, sell your gently used treasures and enjoy lunch with your RHS sisters at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church on May 3rd. 613-253-1774. Seniors 50 & over, join the Sunset Club for fun and games, trips, etc. Meeting at Legion, 1 p.m. every Wednesday. Info: 2578102. St James Anglican presents their Spring Impressions Fashion Show (Nancy’s Impressions), May 7, doors open 6:30. Tickets available at Church office 225 Edmond St. Info: 613-257-3178. Urban Forest Advisory Committee meeting. 7:30 p.m. Council Chambers Town Hall. Feb. 20. Women Sharing potluck breakfast, Carleton Place Baptist Church, Saturday, May 3rd, 9 AM. Come hear Miriam Rawson of Matthew House. Info: www.cpbaptist.ca World Labyrinth Day, Sat., May 3rd, 1:00pm. “Walk as One at 1” Carleton Place Community Labyrinth. Info: Debby 613-2571014 www.facebbook.com/carletonplacecommunitylabyrinth

lastic Book Fair, Theme Basket Raffle. All funds raised support South Branch School and its students. The North Grenville Photography Club meets the first Wednesday of every month from 7-9. New location is The auditorium at the Municipal Centre on Hwy 44.

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Alzheimer Society- Support Group Meetings. 4th Thursday each month, 1-3 p.m. Bayfield Manor, 100 Elvira St. Alzheimer Society- Support Group Meetings. 3rd Thursday each month, 6:30 8:30 p.m. St. Lawrence Lodge, 1803 County Rd. 2 E. Baby Talk, Wednesday, May 7, 1:30-3 p.m. Ontario Early Years Centre. Breastfeeding support available. BNI of Kemptville, meeting. Every Tuesday 6:45-8:30 a.m. Alumni Hall, Kemptville College (613)863-4853. Diabetes Education Programme, at the Kemptville Hospital Diabetes Clinic, the first Wednesday and Thursday of the month. You must register by calling (613)258-6133 Ext. 400. Info: www.kdh.on.ca Kemptville and Area Walking Group, Mon. May 5, Wednesday, May 7 and Friday, May 9, 9:00 a.m. Meet at the North Grenville Municipal Centre. Contact Eva Francoeur 258-4487. Sponsor: Health Unit. Kemptville Cruise Night- Every Friday Night starting May 3-September 27. Food Basics. 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Rod Rafter 613-2587567. www.Hwy43CarClub.com or Rod@ Hwy43CarClub.com Multiple Sclerosis Mothers Day Carnation Campaign. May 8, 9, 10. Carnations for sale Kemptville- Kemptville Post Office, B&H Grocer, Independent Grocer, Royal Bank, Food Basic, Canadian Tire, Scotia Bank, TD Bank, Walmart; Merrickville- Royal bank, Village Bean. North Grenville Toastmasters meet 1st, 3rd Thursday every month. O’Farrell Financial Services, Boardroom (292 County Rd. 44). 7 p.m. Learn communication/leadership skills. South Branch Elementary School Plant & Bake Sale. Rain/Shine, May 10, 9-Noon, 2649 Concession Rd. Silent Auction, Scho-

Dinner & Dance, May 2, Roast Beef Dinner, 7-11 p.m. music by Tom Valiquette. Merrickville Legion. Dinner & Dance, May 9, Roast Pork Dinner, 7-11 p.m. music by Ron Donnelly & The Malboreens. Merrickville Legion. Dog’s for Dog’s Barbecue & Garage Sale, May 3, 7 - 3 p.m. LCBO, Proceeds to A Chance Animal Rescue INC. Executive Meeting, May 6, 7 p.m. Merrickville Legion. General Meeting, Final opportunity for nominations for the New Executive. Election to follow at this meeting, all members requested to attend, Merrickville Legion Br. 245. Lego Club, Saturday, May 3, drop-in 1012. Merrickville Library. Ages 4-12. Merrickville Community-Wide Garage Sale. Dozens and dozens of garage sales with walking distance. Everyone is involved– villagers, shops, churches and community groups. May 3 & 4. (613) 269-2229. Regular Legion Horseshoes, begins May 7, every Wednesday at 7. Merrickville Legion. StoryTime for ages 5 & under, Fridays 10 a.m. Theme: May 2 - Toddler time-Mud!! Merrickville Library. Wreath Laying ceremony, 11 a.m. for afghanistan War Veterans Members are to meet at the Merrickville Legion Br. 245 at 10 a.m.

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Consider some of the fostering opportunities available at LAWS Lifestyle – Lanark Animal Welfare Society is currently looking for reliable and loving foster homes. The foster program is an essential tool for coping with the overcrowding issues that the shelter often faces. It is a way for kind-hearted individuals to give a shelter animal a less stressful environment in which to heal, care for kittens/puppies and deal with behavioural issues such as separation anxiety. Fostering provides short-term care in safe, loving environments for our cats and dogs in need until they are adopted into their forever homes. Fostering can last anywhere from a few days to several months and all animal care costs are covered. All you need to provide is the space and the love. This essential program maximizes the number of animals rescued, and offers a healthy alternative to shelter life. A good foster home provides opportunities for exercise and socializing and increases the opportunities for adoption and a smoother transition into a permanent home. The win-win program offers individ-

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Evening Service of praise, worship and song, May 3, 5 p.m. at Anglican Hall, Newbliss. All welcome. Info: 613-284-0307, Fun and Fitness Mondays 9:30-10:30, Middleville Community Hall. Info: Kara (613)259-2182. Fun and Fitness Thursdays 9:30-10:30, Ferguson Falls Hall. Info: Kara (613)2592182. Fun and Fitness Thursdays 9:30-10:30, Middleville Hall. Info: Kara (613)259-2182. Fun and Fitness Wednesdays Lower Mobility Class, 1:30-2:30 p.m., North Lanark Community Health Centre. Info: Kara (613)259-2182. Fundraising Meeting, First Monday of each month at 9:30 a.m. Montague ForgetMe-Not Seniors. Info: 613-283-7210. Good Food Box available at Holy Trinity, Lombardy. Order by Sunday, March 9 for pickup on Sunday, May 11th. Info: Vic 613283-4997 or Bob 613-283-0381. Sponsor: Country Roads Community Health Centre. Hilltop Jamboree, Sunday, May 11, McDonald’s Corners Agricultural Hall. Doors open noon. Supper 5 p.m. Music starts at 1 p.m. Huge Community Yard & Plant Sale Saturday May 3rd “Friends of Andrewsville Bridge” beside Upper Nicholson’s Locks, 115 Andrewsville Main Street. Info: 613-2699320. Job Search Resource Centre, job postings, computer and internet access, resume writing assistance, job search seminars and employment counselling. Guthrie House, 10 Perth St., Elgin. Mon.-Fri. 9-4. 613-3591140. Karate and Cardio-Kickboxing in Port Elmsley. Karate- Wednesday and Friday evenings. Kickboxing- Thursday evenings. Visit www.portelmsley-karate.com or call 613-2649063. Lanark County Archives 1920 Conc. 7, Drummond (former Drummond Township Office). 1st & 3rd Fri. and 2nd & 4th Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: 613-256-3130, (613)2672232. Mother’s Day Ham Supper, May 10, 5:30 p.m., Frankville Church Hall. Advance tickets 613-284-0307, 613-275-2538. North Gower United Church 17th Annual Roast Beef Dinner, 7 May Wednesday, 4:30-6:30 pm, Alfred Taylor Community Centre, North Gower. Reserve tickets call Mary at 613-489-2697. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Rosedale Hall, Tuesday May 6, 13, 20, 27. 9:30-11 a.m. Info: 613-283-0095. Pancake Breakfast, bake sale, yard sale, plant sale, Saturday May 3, 8 a.m. - noon,

ual animal lovers who cannot commit to long-term adoption, the opportunity to enjoy the company of a four-legged friend while making a difference in, not only the life of the fostered animal, but in additional animals that are able to be rescued as a result of the added space. Those interested in entering the foster program should contact LAWS operations manager, Shalla Larocque at 613-283-9308 or by email at operations_ manager@lanarkanimals.ca. If fostering sounds like something that you would like to do, please download and fill out the foster application on our website at www.lanarkanimals.ca and return it to the shelter.

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environment. They crave the attention of people and get along well with other cats. Because they have lived their lives together, adopting them as a pair would be the best for them. Please contact the shelter for more information on the Adopt-a-Buddy program. Dog Rosie Still wearing her winter coat, Rosie, the eight-year-old Shih Tzu mix is all dressed up and raring to go. Adorable and affectionate, and cute as a button,

Featured animals Cats: Samson and Bear Meet two lovely older tabby cats who’ve spent their lives together: Samson and Bear. Both cats came to LAWS as surrenders because the lifestyle of their family had changed and they could no longer care for these two affectionate cats. It is clear that these boys would prefer a loving home over the shelter

Clayton Community Hall, 147 Linn Bower Lane, all proceeds to the Canadian Cancer Society via Relay for Life. 613-256-9010. Pancake Breakfast, North Lanark Trappers Council, Saturday May 3, 8 a.m. - noon at Hopetown Community Centre. Info: 613259-3283. Quilting & Sewing Club meets every Thursday, 9:30 a.m. Montague & District Seniors Forget-Me-Not Club, 658 Rosedale Rd S. Call (613)283-8482, (613)2836240. Quilting & Sewing Club meets every Thursday, 9:30 a.m. Montague & District Seniors Forget-Me-Not Club, 658 Rosedale Rd S. Call (613)283-8482, (613)2836240. Quilting- every Wednesday. 1 and 7 p.m. McDonalds Corners Rd. Hall. 613278-2943. Rideau and District Old Tyme Fiddlers Assoc traditional old tyme fiddle and country music dance at the Alfred Taylor Centre, 2300 Community Way, North Gower. Friday, May 9th, 7:30-11:30 p.m. Info: 613-258-2258. Rideau Lakes Horticultural Society meeting, Wednesday, May 7, Portland Community Hall, 7:15 p.m. Guest speaker is Diana Beresford-Kroeger, an Irish Botanist, Medical Biochemist and Author, speaking about “Trees and More Trees”. Ruby Tuesdays- information and support group for women. North Lanark Community Health Centre, every other Tuesday, 1:003:00. Info: Sherry (613)259-2182. Shopping bus trip. Every 2nd Tuesday of the month (May 6). Leaving Portland Community Hall, 9 a.m. Info./location 613-2722676. Snow Road Snowmobile Club Annual Fundraiser Breakfast for Malignant Melanoma May 3, 8-11 a.m. at Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Road. Everyone welcome. Snow Road Snowmobile Club Annual General Meeting, May 9, 7:30 p.m. at Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Road. Spaghetti Night- May 2, 5-7 p.m. Legion, Br. 231, Portland. Spaghetti Supper, celebrating Mothers Day, Thursday, May 8th, 4-7 PM. Location is at Two Guys for Lunch, 40 Sunset Blvd., Perth. All proceeds to Lanark County Interval House. More info: www.lcih.com, 613257-3469 St Stephen’s Church Dinner and Euchre, Thursday, May 1, noon. Maberly Community Hall. Used Book Fair & BBQ, Thursday, May 8, 4 - 8 p.m., Beckwith Public School Gymnasium, 1523 - 9th Line of Beckwith. Proceeds go to support programs & activities in the school.

SMITHS FALLS Application Forms for Senior Games will be available at 85 Club, Walker House, Smiths Falls senior building, return by May 14. Bariatric Support Group, first Thursday of month, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at ‘The Link’, at 88 Cornelia St. W., #4A. Support and information regarding gastric by-pass surgery before and after. Info: (613)284-4608 or 1(877)383-2070. Bariatric Support Group, first Thursday of month, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at ‘The Link’, at 88 Cornelia St. W., #4A. Support and information regarding gastric by-pass surgery before and after. Info: (613)284-4608 or 1-877383-2070. Bingo, every Thursday evening, 7 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion Br 95. Info: 2832690. Bridge Club every Monday night, Legion Br. 95, 7 Main St. E., 7 p.m. Partnership Janet Sparks 613-283-1957. Duplicate Bridge, Tuesday, May 6, 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)- May 6, 7 p.m. Salvation Army Church (side door). (613)283-0960. Family Fun Bingo, R.C.A.F.A. Hall, 44 Abbott St N. Sunday, May 4, 1-4 p.m. Info: 613-284-0305. Fish Fry (Mud Pouts), Civitan Club, Saturday May 10, eat at hall, take out, delivery. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Tickets: 613283-2318, 613-283-9636, 613-283-7892. Friends of the Rideau annual general meeting, Saturday, May 10, at the Rideau Canal Visitor Centre, 34 Beckwith St. South, 9:30 am. Guest speaker, Dr Marcus Letourneau, Adjunct Professor at Queens University. Gambling Problem? There is help. Gamblers Anonymous, Tuesdays 7:30-9 p.m. 88 Cornelia St. 613-567-3271. Gambling Problem? There is help. Gamblers Anonymous, Tuesdays 7:30-9 p.m. 88 Cornelia St. 613-567-3271. Ladies Night (W.I.P.) Friday, May 2, 7-8:30 p.m. Smiths Falls Free Methodist Church 613-283-5383. Speaker: Shelley Graham, topic: “God’s Faithfulness after loss of a son to suicide”. Music, food provided. Men and teens welcome. Lawnbowls: ALL members, Potluck, May 5, 2014 at 5:30pm followed by Spring General Meeting in the Club house THE EMC - 26 - Thursday, May 1, 2014

“Let’s Pray” Prayer Line available, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from 10 a.m.-noon. (613)283-3485, (613)267-9780 evenings. Seventh Day Adventist Church, 333 Hwy 29 (just past the mall). Walk-ins welcome. Multiple Sclerosis Mothers Day Carnation Campaign. May 8, 9, 10. Carnations for sale, three locations Smiths Falls; PerthRoyal Bank, Bank of Nova Scotia, Brownlees Metro, Barnabe Independent, LCBO; four in North Leeds. National Lifeguard Service- Certification -Must have Bronze Cross & Standard First Aid. May 2, 3, 4 & May 23, 24, 25 To Register call 613-284-5208 The Hub Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Duncan J. Schoular School, Mondays, May 5, 12, 26, 10-11:30 AM. Info: 613-283-0095. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, OEYC, Fridays May 6, 13, 20, 27 9-11. Info: 613-283-0095. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, OEYC, Fridays May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 9 a.m.11 a.m. Info: 613-283-0095. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Trinity United Church, Wednesdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28, 9:30 AM-noon. Info: 613-2830095. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup,

this sweet natured and gentle dog was custom made for loving and cuddling. She may have a moderate energy level, but she remains a happily active social butterfly, excellent with people, with most dogs and with cats. Low to moderately vocal, Rosie knows some of the basic commands, is housebroken, good on leash and really, really loves car rides. An all round healthy, outgoing and bubbly little beauty, she will need some dental work in the near future to perfect that beauty. And to complete this almost perfect picture, she would love nothing more than to become some loving family’s forever social butterfly. Lanark Animal Welfare Society (LAWS) is located on Glenview Road, just off Highway 43, about 2 kilometres west of Smiths Falls. The shelter is open Monday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Write to us at P.O. Box 156, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4T1 or contact us at 613283-9308, or email at shelter@lanarkanimals.ca. Visit our website at www.lanarkanimals.ca. Trinity United Church, Thursdays May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 9:30 AM-noon. Info: 613-2830095. Pitch-In Smiths Falls community litter clean up, April 19-May 4. Supplies at REAL Deal, call 283-1174 for a location. See www. REALaction.ca. Positive Parenting, Wednesdays, May 7th, 6-8:30 p.m. Ontario Early Years Centre. Pre-registration necessary. 613-283-0095 ext. 300. Rideau Lakes Amateur Radio Club’s 30th Flea Market of amateur radio equipment, Saturday May 10th, Smiths Falls Curling & Squash Club; 9:00 am-noon. Standard First Aid/CPR C/AED Course May 10/11. To Register call 913-284-5208 the Hub. Susan Shirley Program, Parent Training courses- Mondays 6:30 p.m. Calvary Bible Church, 15 Beech St. 613-205-1643. The Rosedale Singers in concert May 10th, 7 PM, with Tay Valley Community Choir, “Songs of the War Years”, Station Theatre, Smiths Falls. Donations appreciated. Vine Rhymes, Smiths Falls songwriters, poets and story tellers, meet monthly for encouragement and support. Come share your gift. Info: Helen (613)284-2243.

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The power of gospel has always been enjoyed May 3: Cure SMA at Little Rock Farm from 2 to 10 p.m. This is a wonderful fundraiser for the whole family to raise funds and awareness about SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy). There will be horse rides, a mechanical bull, a lovely country dinner, a pie eating contest, a silent auction and, best of all, a

messages of hope through life’s challenges. I recently attended a concert entitled country gospel bluegrass concert featuring a Kingston-area based group called The Old Hims held at the local high school. They got their start singing hymns set to a country style and have since expanded to also utilize more contemporary songs of praise. The quartet is made up of Ross Clow on vocals and rhythm guitar – 79 years young, Glen Neff, 81, on mandolin, pedal steel and vocals, Dwayne Rennie on bass – the youngster at nearly 70, and Charlie King on keyboard, fiddle and that gift of the stunningly deep bass voice (often found in gospel), just having turned 70. Their harmonies were simple and sweet, their instrumentation adding to their sound. The almost full house certainly enjoyed their presentation. Other notables on the bill were Perth’s own George Lackey who, at 95, hobbled to the mic and proceeded to impress us all with his sense of humour, passion, guitar and vocal work. Ervin Sweeney, joined by 13-year-old vocalist Grace Francis and Ervin’s young granddaughters, Arianne, Annika and Anastasia Burnside, all on fiddle and their mother on piano, showed us just what a wonderful musical family sounds like. Fred Williams, his daughter Miriam and her husband Sean Keye covered a couple of songs and then sang a sweet tune Miriam had written. Fred’s guitar work was impressive as were their subtle harmonies, impressing us all. It’s easy to see why Thom Gardiner, previously of the now defunct Northern Sons Bluegrass Band won so many Songwriter and Vocalist of the Year awards previously at the Central Canadian Bluegrass Awards. Hearing his unique voice was a memorable experience in itself and his self written tunes rang with hope. It seemed fitting to close this show with everyone joining in on the classic Amazing Grace. Its theme of forgiveness and redemption, written by English clergyman/poet John Newton in 1779 has stood the test of time and, like gospel music, will continue to bring hope and reassurance to us all. Upcoming events

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Lanark Wild Food Club’s website up and running, featuring new schedule By PETER FISCHL

Community – The Lanark Wild Food Club’s new website is up and running and you can access it by Googling ‘Lanark wild food’ or visit www.lanarkwfc.com. It is possible to register for walks through the website again and the new schedule of walks will be posted shortly. The following are a list of scheduled over the next few months: Wheeler’s maple syrup walk Bill Barrett and seven others got together on Saturday, April 5 for a relaxed and informative walk through the museums and attractions at Wheeler’s. Vern Wheeler took time out of his busy schedule to talk to the group as well. They also got to enjoy a syrup breakfast when they were finished. Thanks again to Bill and Vern for their generous donation of time and knowledge. May leek walk To be led by Bill Barrett on Saturday, May

10. This walk will register at 9:30 a.m. and start at 10 a.m. at Bill’s house, 4493 Watsons Corners Rd. just north of McDonald’s Corners. Bill plans to show his own collection of the ‘gardened’ wild plants at his house and then travel by car over to a nearby property in order to repeat the very successful leek walk, which he did last year. The property has historical significance and Bill has many interesting stories to tell about it. Please register through the website. There is a voluntary donation of $10/person or $20/ family.

Traditional wild medicine walk To be led by Carol McGrath on Saturday, July 26. Carol is a seasoned and highly educated natural herbal practitioner and educator who has graciously offered more of Devil’s Rock path walk here busy schedule to take us on a guided plant This walk will be led by Peter Fischl on walk through Gillies Grove in Arnprior. Saturday, June 14 and is in prime foraging Gillies Grove is one of few remaining season and allows people without access to a vehicle to get to know what diversity of wild foods are available just at the edge of Perth. We will meet at Conlon Farm parking lot across from St. John Catholic High School and go for a kilometre-long hike along an easy trail ending at the creek.

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About the club Formed in 2012, the club is made up of a group of wild food enthusiasts who share expertise, love of the outdoors, meeting new friends and exchanging ideas from their varied backgrounds. For more information on any of the planned walks or for more information about the Lanark Wild Food Club, please visit www.lanarkwfc. com Peter Fischl is a member of the Lanark Wild Food Club.

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Garbage be gone! Community – Bonita Lucas, right, and her grandson Devon McEwen were part of the Rideau Environmental Action League (REAL) team cleaning up the Ferrara Drive area of Smiths Falls on April 26. Annually, REAL organizes Pitch-In days, which this year run from April 26 to May 4. Lucas, the co-ordinator of the initiative, said the team has collected fewer bags of garbage this year.

Community – The Smiths Falls District Centre for Youth is looking for a new home. With 289 registered members they’ve outgrown their present location on Main Street West. “Our location’s capacity is 50 bodies, so that’s a huge problem. Recently we had 36 kids in here and with volunteers and staff we were well over 40 and our numbers are growing,� said Adam Gariepy, executive director. The building itself also needs a fair bit of work, which raised the question whether it’s worth sinking more money into the existing location. “Structurally it’s an older building. We’re not against trying to raise the money to renovate it, but we’re growing fast,� said Gariepy. Meanwhile Gariepy and the centre’s program co-ordinator, Kelsi Leaver, have been looking at other locations in town. “We looked at storefronts but they’re expensive to rent and the spaces weren’t ideal either,� said Leaver, “Besides, we’re non-profit so we don’t have a steady stream of income to pay rent.� Just a few weeks ago, they were approached by a couple of town councillors suggesting they take a look at the abandoned home at 140 Elmsley Street. According to Gariepy, they had a good look at the location but decided the amount of work and the cost would be too onerous for the group and wouldn’t really be all that different from what they have right now – disjointed spaces and not enough room to hold

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MONTHLY MUNICIPAL NEWS FOR MAY2014 MAY MEETINGS: Monday, May 5 2014 Monday, May 12 2014

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Tuesday, May 20 2014 Monday, May 26 2014

Regular Meeting of Council, 5 p.m. Committee of the Whole, 5 p.m.

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Grass fire season returns News - Montague Township firefighters with assistance from Smiths Falls, battled a grass fire that started Friday afternoon around 3 p.m. on Carroll Sideroad.

Smiths Falls police caution public about stunt driving News – As part of the Smiths Falls Police public service announcements, this week’s article looks at stunt driving. Did You Know? Stunt Driving; Section 172(1) HTA Is defined as doing any of the following: · Lifting any tire from the surface of the road (wheelies or stoppies); · Intentionally causing any tire to lose traction while turning (skids or drifting); · Driving with someone in the trunk; · Driving 50 km/hr or more over the speed limit; · Slowing down with the intention of slowing or interfering with another vehicle; · Driving with the intention of driving as close as possible to a vehicle, pedestrian or fixed object; or, · Having the intention of causing a vehicle to spin (doing “donuts”). This is a partial list and if convicted of Stunt Driving the driver could face a fine up to $10,000, have the vehicle seized for 7 days, lose your Driver License immediately for 7 days and lose 7 demerit points. You can also expect a dramatic insurance increase. Careless Driving; Section 130 HTA Every person is guilty of the offence of driving carelessly who drives a vehicle on a highway without due care and attention or without reasonable con-

sideration for other persons using the highway and on conviction is liable to a fine of not more than $2,000 or to imprisonment for a term of not more than six months, or to both, and in addition his or her license or permit may be suspended for a period of not more than two years. The driver will also lose 6 Demerit Points. Follow Too Close; Section 158(1) HTA The driver of a motor vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent having due regard for the speed of the vehicle and the traffic and the conditions of the highway. The penalty for this infraction is $110 and the driver will also receive 4 demerit points. The month of May is aggressive Driving Month, which includes Stunt Driving, Careless Driving and Follow Too Close and part of the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) of the Smiths Falls Police Service. Smiths Falls Police Officers will be out there looking for these and all infractions of the Highway Traffic Act, keeping our roadways safe. If you would like to report any of these infractions or any other infraction please call the Smiths Falls Police Service at 613-283-0357 or for an emergency 911 or your local police service. Submitted by Constable David Murphy, Community Service Officer, Smiths Falls Police Service.

Dispose of old prescription meds May 10 Community – Prescription medications that are flushed down the drain can have a dangerous impact on the water table and the environment. Expired or unwanted prescription medication left in your residence whether expired or not can be deadly. Police are seeing a trend where people are looking to take prescription medication from inside your home and illegally sell it or use it. Recent studies indicate 24 per cent of teens reported misusing prescription medications at least once within the previous year. Most of the teens took the medication from their family home. These are only two of the reasons why on Saturday, May 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Smiths Falls Police Service in partnership with the other Ontario police services, Ontario Pharmacists’ Association, Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police, Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Health Unit harm reduction committee and the Smiths Falls Municipal Drug Strategy Committee will be participating in the 2014 Prescription Drug Drop-Off Day. Members of the community are urged to visit the Smiths Falls Police Service located at 7 Hershey Drive to safely dispose of old and unused prescription medication in a secure, environmentally-friendly manner.

Your leaves will be collected on: If your regular garbage collection day is: Tuesday May 6th Wednesday May 7th Wednesday, May 7th Thursday May 8th Thursday, May 8th Friday May 9th Leaves are to be placed at curbside before 7am in clear bags only. Yellow, orange, green, brown, blue, black or paper bags are assumed to be garbage and will not be collected. All brush to be bundled in manageable size bundles. The Compost Site (for grass clippings, leaves and brush) will open for the season beginning Saturday, May 3rd, 8am to 4pm. and will be open every Saturday until Saturday November 22nd. Should you have leaves or brush and cannot make the set times please contact our office at 613-283-4124 ext. 1149, should there be other dates proposed during the week, they will be noted on our website. There is no compost available at this time for use; testing is to be completed prior to release of materials. New regulations have added to our existing testing requirements and is delaying release of materials. Loads/ bags will be checked for contents. Anyone depositing garbage or other unacceptable waste is subject to a fine by the Municipality and Ministry of the Environment. The site is open to residents of Smiths Falls and North Elmsley Ward only. PLEASE NOTE: According to the Smiths Falls Municipal Garbage By-Law, any household garbage containers/bags, which have compostable materials mixed in with the garbage will not be collected at curbside. DO NOT PLACE OR LEAVE ANY MATERIAL AT THE COMPOST SITE GATE! RECYCLING INIATIVES – BATTERY STATIONS Battery drop off containers can be found at the following locations; Town Hall, Library, Arena, REAL Store and Heritage House. Drop off locations deal with regular house hold and cell phone battery recycling.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WEEK – MAY 4, 2014 TO MAY 10, 2014. Emergency Preparedness Starts With You! Be Prepared! Not Scared! Build an Emergency Survival Kit with your family TODAY! Your emergency survival kit should be unique to your household. The basic items you should have in your kit include: UÊ >Ã } ÌÊ> `ÊL>ÌÌiÀ iÃÊUÊ,>` Ê> `ÊL>ÌÌiÀ iÃÊ ÀÊVÀ> ÊÀ>` ÊUÊ-«>ÀiÊ >ÌÌiÀ iÃÊ ÀÃÌ > `Ê ÌÊUÊ > ` iÃÊ> `Ê >ÌV iÃÉ } iÀÊUÊ ÝÌÀ>Ê

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News – The regular Committee of the Whole meeting held on Monday, April 28 was unusually dramatic. It started with the delegations. Arena surcharge Vicki Ogilvie, from Merrickville-Wolford made a presentation to Smiths Falls council questioning the cost sharing agreement. While Ogilvie expressed sympathy with the town trying to cover its operating costs she had a few questions as well. “Is Smiths Falls willing to reduce the surcharge to something reasonable?” she asked. According to Ogilvie, the current policy will chase more users away and result in lower revePhotos by HOWAIDA SOROUR nues instead of the targeted cost recovery. About 70 people attended the National Day of Mourning observance on April 28 at the The second delegation was from the Smiths Smiths Falls Memorial Park. Above and below: Relatives place wreaths and flowers in Falls Minor Hockey Association represented by remembrance of loved ones who lost their lives just doing their jobs. Nancy Greene. According to Greene, most of the association’s members who fall within the two municipalities that have not signed recreation cost sharing agreements with the town are requesting transfers. Meanwhile the Ottawa District Minor Hockey Association is waiving the usual $150 transfer fee, removing the last hurdle to membership losses. As Greene pointed out, it’s not just players who are leaving but coaches, managers and trainers who are leaving with their children, and the Smiths Falls association doesn’t have the funds to re-certify replacements. According to Greene, there are 45 members on the verge of walking – that’s three teams or $17,000 to $18,000 worth of ice time lost. Hotel Rideau Work on the Hotel Rideau has begun in earnest and the project is now going ahead full time. “I’m sticking to the original plan,” said Mark

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Gravelle. That plan is for 18 residential condominium units with five commercial spaces on the ground floor and a roof terrace. Gravelle told council that he has already contracted with Pauline Aunger, at Royal LePage Real Estate for the sale of the condos. “I’ve also secured future parking but would rather not say anymore yet,” said Gravelle. Staff reports The delegations were followed by a few brief staff reports. Niki McKernan, town planner gave a brief report concerning the Cataraqui Trail and Otis development. Her reports were followed by a brief report from Kerry Costello, clerk/director corporate services regarding paving quotes received by the town. Her second report focused on the municipal elections this year. “There are nomination papers still available at town hall for anyone seeking to run for municipal office. The nomination papers will be available until nomination day, Friday, Sept. 12,” said Costello. Cost sharing Submitting his final report on the recreational cost sharing boondoggle, Steve Fournier did his best to answer questions from council and to clarify issues for members of the audience who may not have been clear on all the details or the history of the recreational cost-sharing breakdown. A healthy discussion ensued but in the end it was decided to go ahead and authorize staff to finalize the cost sharing agreements with DrummondNorth Elmsley and Montague townships and to start implementing the arena user fee at $158 plus administration fee and taxes for 2014 ramping up to $316 plus administration fee and taxes by 2016. See COUNCIL page SF4

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Chimo students create film showcasing girls’ inner beauty had all started wearing make-up when they were 10 or 11 years old. “And now we’re challenging everyone who watches our movie, to think about how much make-up they wear,” said Orr. The finished product is a combination of videos, photos, slides and music pulled together using the iMovie software. “I’ve done the film festival before and each time it’s been a process,’ said Murphy. “It’s an eye opening experience for the students when they realize how much time and collaboration goes into the development of a three-minute product.” The movie opens with the music of Titanium by Madilyn Bailey and progresses through stills and slides of the teenagers and celebrities with captions like: “Being unique and different is the next generation of beautiful” and “Be confident in who you are, let your true beauty shine,”

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Community – Five Grade 8 students from Chimo Elementary School are headed down to the Galaxy Theatre in Brockville May 7 to participate in the Real to Reel Film Festival. The five teenagers, Amy Wynne, Mallory Orr, Devyn Fox, Teegan Jackson, and Natasha Rosborough have created their own three-minute film to share at the event. “We’ve made a movie about how girls don’t need to wear make-up, how their inner beauty is enough, not the make-up they wear,” said Fox. Real to Reel is a non-competitive event showcasing student-created films that communicate an element of the Upper Canada District School Boards ‘Character First!’ values. “It’s a UCDSB initiative to have students express themselves creatively through film and it’s based on character education,” said Ashley Murphy, project supervisor and teacher. The all-day festival will be the culmination of a lot of hours of work. “It took us about a month and two weeks – we had so many ideas and some of the ideas we couldn’t put together. Our starting point was ‘identity’,” said student Amy Wynne. Their initial idea was ‘a day in the life of a teenage girl’, but it was proving too big a topic. Meanwhile Murphy became aware of the no-make-up selfie challenge that was taking the Internet by storm and pointed the students towards it. “We all loved it,” said Fox. The subject matter certainly resonated with these students who admitted they

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Less make-up and more confidence came out of the Real to Reel initiative at Chimo Elementary School. Shown here from left back Amy Wynne and Mallory Orr, and front from left: Devyn Fox and Natasha Rosborough, not entirely without make-up but less of it.

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140 Elmsley The fate of 140 Elmsley St. was brought up as Linda McKimm, manager planning and sustainable growth, asked council for approval to tear down the building and approve the out of budget expense. The staff request included single sourcing the demolition to Saumure and Sons Construction on the grounds it was willing to hold the cost at its 2009 price of $35,000. After a heated discussion the issue was settled in an emergency council meeting following the Committee

scrolling across the screen. The five students admit that while making the movie didn’t entirely cure them of the need to wear make-up it made them far more aware of it than they had been before. “I wear less make-up now, I used to wear mascara and a lot of foundation and powder, now I don’t,” said Rosborough. At the festival the students will be able to watch and share their creation on the big screen. “We also get to see what other students have made and be inspired by all the other ideas,” said Rosborough. The festival also offers the students the opportunity to take part in a number of film-related workshops including an animation, claymation and green screen workshop. “And we’ll each leave the festival with a CD copy of all the movies that were produced for the festival,” said Murphy.

of the Whole meeting. A bylaw was passed approving an out of budget expenditure to demolish 140 Elmsley and to amend the town’s procurement bylaw and single source the work to Saumure and Sons. DBA bike racks The Downtown Business Association (DBA) is proposing to install two bike racks in the downtown area, one at Market and Main and one in front of the Good Life Bistro on Main Street. Staff was directed to ensure that the town would not be held liable for lost or stolen bikes and that the racks would not interfere with snow plowing or snow removal.

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Community – Thanks to Algonquin College’s work placement program, the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario (RMEO) will be able to offer visitors on May 3 and May 4 a sneak peek of its latest exhibit – the Dental Car. “It’s a great opportunity for the museum and for students,� said Anne Shropshire, museum curator. “As the one staff person at the museum I wouldn’t have been able to do something like this with everything else that has to be done to keep the museum running,� she continued. A dedicated Applied Museum Studies student, Anestasia Beelich was delighted to complete her 500 hours of work placement at the RMEO creating an exhibit from the ground up. “I chose the RMEO, because I had volunteered here before, and I knew I wanted to do some exhibit development,� said Beelich. When she arrived at RMEO for her placement she says Shropshire gave her the topic, some research material, access to the Dental Car collection and told her to sit down and make a list of what she needed to create her dream exhibit. “Realistically the final product is relatively close because it started from by blue print,� said Beelich. The biggest challenge, admitted Beelich was fundraising to get the exhibit she wanted with the limited budget the museum had. “Luckily there are a lot of small businesses in the area who donated time and material and allowed us to have more than we would have been able to afford with just the monetary budget,� said Beelich, who grew up in the

she felt was important. “It’s that hands on, real life experience of panels not showing up on time that I think is the real learning,� said Shropshire. The exhibit will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday and visitors can get to the museum the usual way or take in the Home and Living Show and catch a full sized train from the community centre just west of the parking lot – there will be plenty of signage. The first train ride from the community centre will start at 10:30 a.m. and will cost $5 round trip, children free.

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was granted, authorization for temporary borrowing from time to time to meet current expenditures. “This is more of a housekeeping item. It allows staff to access the line of credit to ensure bills are paid,� said Coun. Jay Brennan. Agreement with Westport A bylaw to authorize the execution of an agreement with the Vil-

lage of Westport had to be passed to allow CAO Steve Fournier to negotiate a rate for cost recovery on the waste water that’s being trucked into town and treated at the Water Pollution Control Plant. Extension of Ross Street Council supported staff recommendations and passed a by law accepting a 50/50 cost sharing split

Election Compliance Audit committee for a four-year term starting Dec. 1, 2014 and ending Nov. 30, 2018. They are: John McCormick, Al Lunney, Claude Brett and Ed Wilson as the alternate. “This bylaw just appoints the Committee appointments people to this committee for their Four people have been appointed expertise,� said Coun. Dawn to the Joint Lanark County 2010 Quinn.

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News – Due to Easter celebrations the regular council meeting was held April 22 at Smiths Falls Town Hall. It was preceded by a brief Committee of the Whole meeting to allow acting chief administrative officer (CAO) Steve Fournier and superintendant of works and utilities, Don Looby, to update council on recent developments. The town is currently accepting wastewater from Westport’s wastewater lagoon. “We had a meeting last Thursday morning to decide on an appropriate dump site in our system which we have determined to be Air Care Drive,� said Looby. There were four trucks a day running Friday, Saturday and Sunday dumping 40,000 litres each. As of Monday, the number of trucks ramped up to nine to 10 trucks running around the clock. “This will be a non-stop operation until their levels have receded, unless we go into bypass ourselves at the Water Pollution Control Plant. We are bypassing right now but flows are being diverted into the combined sewer overflow tank so it’s being dealt with,� said Looby. He went on to inform council that should the town reach the point where they are bypassing to the river he will stopping the Westport trucks. Right now the number of loads is being tracked and the situation is being carefully monitored. “Since 4 p.m. on Thursday I’ve been dealing with Scott Bryce (CAO/treasurer at Westport), and all decisions were made in the presence of MOE (Ministry of Environment) officials, they have been involved since the get go,� Fournier assured council. (See related story in this week’s issue). CAO recruitment Fournier reminded council to complete and submit the CAO evaluation spreadsheets this week ahead of the April 28 meeting, to narrow down the applicant list to a short list for interviews. Emergency Preparedness Week During the regular council meeting, which began at 5:15 p.m., mayor Dennis Staples proclaimed May 4-10 Emergency Preparedness Week in Smiths Falls. “I encourage everyone to educate themselves on emergency preparedness and to prepare a 72-hour emergency kit,� said Staples. May is Multiple Sclerosis Month “We commend the researchers and advocates of the MS Society and declare MS month in the town of Smiths Falls,� said Staples. Pitch-in April 19 to May 4, is the

national Pitch-in Canada week with the Rideau Environmental Action League (REAL) leading the charge in Smiths Falls. “We invite all to pitch in, and help clean up our community,� said Staples. Potential flooding The Smiths Falls Emergency control group came together several times during the week of April 14, as potential floods seemed imminent and a plan of action had to be activated. “We want to reiterate that people must stay away from heavy flows, because they pose a real danger,� said Staples. Spring construction The Otis development on Lombardy Road, which had been approved earlier this year, is now underway. The development encompasses the area where the LCBO is currently located and will include two additional retail businesses and a restaurant. The plan is to complete the sidewalks, parking areas and landscaping around the development as well. Some activity around the former South Unit of the Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital has been observed and it’s expected that demolition of the building will begin soon. The Hotel Rideau project is back on track, and the redevelopment of the historic building is expected this year. A ribbon cutting was scheduled for April 28. Building inspectors David L. Connelly and Peter Black have now been appointed as building inspectors for the Town of Smiths Falls. “We don’t have full time building inspectors so we appoint qualified people to act as building inspectors as needed,� explained Coun. Dawn Quinn. Lower Reach Park A bylaw was passed allowing the town to single source the geotechnical work related to the town’s MOE approved action plan to Water Earth Science Association (WESA). “It only makes sense to source the work to the company that did the work last year, we don’t have to re-educate a newcomer and pay for that learning curve,� said Coun. Ken Graham. Refreshment vehicles (chip wagons) The fee structure for chip wagons and other refreshment vehicles in town is now official after the bylaw authorizing an amendment to Schedule A of Bylaw 8214-2009 was passed. “At the request of Councillor Quinn council revisited this bylaw and after consulting with the Chamber of Commerce and the DBA (Downtown Business Association) agreed to raise the fees from $350 to $500,� said Coun. Shawn Pankow. Temporary borrowing Town staff requested, and

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Community – As part of the Early Act program, sponsored by the Smiths Falls Rotary Club, students at Chimo Elementary School have been collecting items that were on the Lanark Animal Welfare Society’s (LAWS) wish list since March of this year. On April 28, the students arrived at LAWS with boxes of donations to spend a day cleaning up and helping at the shelter. From left back, Beath Searle, human education director with LAWS, Nathaniel Watson, Andrew McKenney, Chris Gardiner, Patrick Desjardine, and Melissa Lecari, teacher and Early Act co-ordinator. Front row from left: Jenica Thompson, Emily Thurston, Ainslee Levere, and Aiden Hawkins, the one Grade 7 student among all the Grade 8s.

News – Unusually high water levels this year have overloaded the Village of Westport’s wastewater lagoon causing it to discharge into the Rideau River. An order from the Ministry of Environment (MOE) to stop the discharge had Westport contacting surrounding municipalities looking for help with their dilemma. “A lot of snow and sump water has been diverted into our sewer system resulting in our volumes being significantly higher,” said Westport chief administrator officer (CAO) Scott Bryce. The solution was to truck the excess wastewater to a facility that could handle the volume, in accordance with the MOE order – in this case Smiths Falls was able to help. “Since 4 p.m. on Thursday (April 17), I’ve been dealing with Scott Bryce, and all decisions were made in the presence of MOE officials, they have been involved since the get go,” acting Smiths Falls CAO Steve Fournier, told council on Tuesday, April 22. The wastewater that’s currently being trucked from

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Westport to Smiths Falls and dumped into a manhole on Air Care Drive is partially treated according to Don Looby, superintendent of works and utilities. “It’s primary treated waste, so we’re not dealing with septage, that’s why we were able to take it,” said Looby. Westport had four trucks dumping 40,000 litres each running Friday, Saturday and Sunday and by Thursday there were six trucks running according to Bryce. The plan at this end is to accept as much of the Westport waste as possible unless Smiths Falls runs out of capacity. “We are bypassing right now but flows are being diverted into the Combined Sewer Overflow Tank so it’s is being dealt with,” said Looby, adding that if at any point it looks like they’ve reached levels where the overflow will go to the river he would stop the Westport trucks whether they were full or not. “We will continue to monitor the situation,” said Looby. Westport was expected to be hauling wastewater for seven to eight days, ramping up to a maximum of nine to 10 trucks a day if necessary until they got to what they considered normal

levels. “We looked at other municipalities with similar facilities, but the folks at the Smiths Falls plant were very helpful, and other municipalities would have been further away and would have been more expensive to truck the waste to,” said Bryce. This is not a recurring situation, according to Bryce. Westport has not had these water levels in more than 20 years and nobody remembers having to truck wastewater to another municipality before. “This is the first time that’s happened in at least a couple of decades,” said Bryce. The trucking had to be contracted out, according to Bryce and staff at Westport and Smiths Falls is currently working out a cost recovery model for the waste treatment. “We don’t want to gouge our neighbours but we do have to recover our costs,” Fournier told council as he sought council support to pursue the costing. A bylaw was subsequently passed authorizing Fournier to negotiate a rate for cost recovery. “We have an idea of cost, but have not yet received a formal bill,” Bryce said on April 24.

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Looking Back 100 YEARS AGO - May 5, 1914 The new law which makes the municipality pay the hospital expenses of its indigent poor creates some peculiar situations; for instance: Brantford City Council will have to pay Hamilton $134 as a result of the “drunk” of a Brantford citizen. William Chevis of Brantford went to Hamilton and while there became intoxicated. Lying down in an alley-way he was run over by an automobile, and was taken to the hospital where he remained fourteen weeks. The bill was for the hospital expenses. and the settlement was advised by the Brantford city solicitor. 50 YEARS AGO - May 7, 1964

Water service to park pool delayed because of zoning, mayor refuses to allow vote Planning board is asked to take immediate steps. A playground pool for kiddies at Alexander Park in the town’s northeast corner, which the Lion’s Club is prepared to build, if the town will supply the water was the basis of a 90-minute debate during Monday night’s meeting of Town Council. The question of the zoning of the land raised by Councillor R. J. Beach and Mayor Arnold Gough, resulted in a severe disagreement between Mr. Beach and Councillor Bruno Moss who had brought in the bylaw to provide the water service. Mayor Gough refused to permit Council to vote on the bylaw when he learned the land is zoned light industrial.

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25 YEARS AGO - May 3, 1989 New head coach named for Bears The question of who will lead the Smiths Falls Bears Jr. A hockey team into the 1989-90 season has been answered. At a press conference early Tuesday afternoon management announced that Dave Burt, a former assistant coach with the franchise, will take over the coaching duties of the young team effective immediately. Steve Merkley will be at Burt’s side as his assistant coach. As well, business manager Al Langdon announced the current general manager Brian Kirby will remain with the club at least for the upcoming season. 10 YEARS AGO - May 5, 2004

Work begins on new skateboard park in town The efforts of the Skateboard Park Committee are finally coming to fruition with the start of construction on the new recreation facility near the Youth Arena Thursday, April 29. Whether or not costs will change for the site as well as how much fund-raising can be done, will determine when the park is completed. Smiths Falls Police Chief Larry Hardy, who is also a member of the park committee, notes that at some point in June the base should be in and the area fenced. Depending on what fund-raising can be completed in the summer months, the ramps may be built for the fall. Hardy emphasizes the fact progress will hinge on fund-raising and if there are any increases in the costs for the park. Compiled by HOWAIDA SOROUR

The winners of the 1943-1944 Mercantile Bowling League championship. Front row: W. Canner (Capt.) and W. Doyle. Back row: J. Leclair, C. James, G. Taber, C. Lavalley, C. Purdy. Photo courtesy of the Heritage House Museum image col-

lection. For details or to request a copy, please contact: 613283-6311. If you have an old photograph to share, please email it to ljweir@metroland.com or by mail it to PO Box 158, 65 Lorne St., Smiths Falls, K7A 4T1.

Celebrating Mother’s Day, birthday never a challenge Lifestyle – My mother has a birthday coming up – it’s the same weekend as Mother’s Day. It always happens that way. Two cards, from two kids, two grandkids… things happen in twos around the house when it’s Mother’s Day/mom’s birthday. I can’t even remember the year, but black forest cake seemed to be the cake of choice one year. She had planned a family barbecue and corralling my brother and me seemed to be the biggest challenge of the day. I think I was living in the Morrisburg area at the time, and brother was in…cognito maybe. Anyway, I thought it would be the daughterly thing to do – purchase the cake. I knew her favourite was black forest (it’s still some chocolate number, and this is the reason for my own challenge with chocolate). I even bought a funky glass cake plate. Way cool. Presentation is everything, my baker friends would agree. Coming home is always nostalgic, and my dad was barbecuing – with his winter coat on, so that tells me we didn’t have too great of weather back four score and 20 years ago either.

LAURIE WEIR Weir View Gram was there too, brother had made it and the birthday girl was doing what she does best – making macaroni salad. That’s one of the things she does best… there are hundreds of others, but at this time it was salad and stuff. I had my cake, ready for the big presentation under the glass plate, complete with chocolate shavings, cherries. Tadah! I said, giving her a smooch, a hug and a cake. “Oh wait until you see what I’ve got,” she says, all smiley-faced. She goes into the other room and brings out a…yes, a cake. The same flippin’ thing - glass cake plate, identical chocolate shavings, even the words Happy Birthday, written in red. There are photos somewhere in a shoebox.

Good Lord. Mine also had ‘Happy Birthday’ written on the top…in red. We do stuff like that all the time, Mom and I. Purchase handbags of the same colour/ style when we are worlds apart. Boots, yes, we both have similar pairs, again purchased in different locations when we weren’t shopping together. Sometimes, I’ll have a pain in my (insert any body part here) and she’ll have a similar twinge. “Of course you do,” she’d say. We’re pretty tight, my mom and I. She’s my shotgun passenger on Sunday drives, the one I call when I’m wound up from something or another, the one I seek advice from, the one who takes care of me when I’m sick, (still), and the one with whom I have silly fits of laughter. She’s my best friend, when my best friend isn’t available, and even if my BFF was right there, I’d still call Mom one of my besties. I don’t know what I’d do without her. Love you to bits, Mom. Happy birthday… happy Mother’s Day. Bring on the cake!

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Area couple keeps positive attitude after Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis fight off infection. He has been in the hospital a few times, unable to fight off infection on his own. Jay left work and has been at home full time for the past two years. But this has allowed him time to do other things – like go to the YMCA of Brockville and Area every morning for a workout, as well as to spend more quality time with his children. The family has also fundraised for the MS Society Leeds Grenville Chapter. They have taken part in the annual fundraising walk, baked and sold cookies, made bracelets and more. The local MS Society chapter has been an excellent source of information and support, they said.

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Lifestyle – Sue and Jay Imrie aren’t letting his 2006 diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis define them. The Maitland couple remains strong and steadfast with a positive attitude, dealing with life and any of its challenges head-on. “You keep going. You can’t give up and let a disease take over your life,” Sue said. Jay echoes the sentiments saying stress and negativity “can be your worst enemy.” While these parents of three children say there have been tough times, they are fortunate to have a strong support network there for them. “There is nothing we will not do because of MS,” Sue explained. Jay had been working at DuPont when he started noticing a numb spot in one of his legs. He had also started to slow down when running or playing men’s league hockey. He was having trouble skating, and didn’t know what was wrong. When there was a strike at DuPont and some job uncertainty, he took a job in Ottawa. After years of trying to figure out what was happening to his body, he was sent to a specialist in the city. “The doctor in Ottawa gave me the news,” Jay remembered. “It came as a big shocker.”

Challenges Some of the challenges they have faced have included getting medication right, as well as dosages. They have been managing with a family doctor and neurologist. Jay is also taking part in a clinical drug trial in Ottawa, which sees him undergoing various tests on a regular basis. Jay has had to get a cane. A scooter has allowed him and the family to go on walks around the block. “We do everything other families do, just a little differently,” Sue said with a smile. And he has taken to using a lot of sticky notes, he laughed. His memory has been affected, as has his ability to walk and see. His immune system has been weakened, making it difficult to

May is MS Awareness Month and MS flags will be flown at town halls in locations such as Kemptville and Smiths Falls. In Smiths Falls Mayor Dennis Staples has declared May Multiple Sclerosis Awareness month as has Perth Mayor John Fenik.

Sue and Jay Imrie, of Maitland, have dealt positively with his diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis since 2006. The couple continues to fundraise for MS society campaigns and intend on taking part in the annual walk, the Brockville Mandarin MS Walk, May 25.

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Diagnosis It took five years to get the diagnosis as symptoms can be similar to other conditions, noted Sue. And what also added to the difficulty in determining what was happening with Jay was his diagnosis of Primary Progressive MS. Five per cent of people with MS have this particular type, he said. PPMS as described by the National MS Society’s website is “Characterized by steady worsening of neurologic functioning, without any distinct relapses (also called attacks or exacerbations) or periods of remission.” Progression of the disease is continuous however. “It was a shock to the family for sure,” Sue said. “Once we knew what it was we could start healing and figure out how to deal with this.” Jay himself went through a period of grieving, denial, then anger, she recalled. He ended up losing around 40 pounds, but has since gained the weight back in muscle. Sue feels they are leading a healthier lifestyle than they had been previous to Jay’s diagnosis.

Local campaigns Two MS Society campaigns are coming up very soon – the 38th annual MS Carnation Campaign will take place from May 8 to 10 throughout the area. Carnation bouquets and plants will be sold at various locations such as banks, grocery stories, LCBOs and public spaces, just in time for Mother’s Day. The cost of a mini bouquet is $5; regular bouquets are $6 each or two for $10. The goal is to reach $12,000 through sales.

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Community – The Smiths Falls Lions presented two Ferno first aid kits to Rideau Search and Rescue last week to help the team in their searches of missing persons. Pictured are some of the rescue team members (about one-third of them) along with Lions members Stan Suffel, president, and Wilf Toop.

Lions donate two field kits to Rideau Search and Rescue By LAURIE WEIR ljweir@metroland.com

News – Rideau Search and Rescue got a little relief of its own last week when the Smiths Falls Lions Club donated for use, two field first aid kits. Stan Suffel, president of the Lions Club, said it was an opportunity to help the ground crew who attend search and rescue incidents in the area when called upon by police, fire departments or EMS crews to help in finding missing persons. “They get little funding and do a lot of great work,� Suffel said. “It was something we decided to do as a club. Betty Laronde was the driving force behind this donation.� For SAR president Bruce Lortie, he said it was a welcomed shot in the arm and one of the main items on their wish list. “We approached the service clubs to some help since we don’t get funding,� said Lortie. “We are most grateful for the Lions Club support.� In terms of field kits, this is the top of the line, said Colleen Guerard, SAR’s public relations person. “It’s the best you can get,� she said. “The kits are worth about $350 to $400 each so we’re

thankful to be able to get these for the team.� The volunteer Rideau Search and Rescue crew is a group of about 40 strong now. They also have a mounted unit (members on horseback), along with a canine addition, Rebel, a year-old German shepherd owned by Dan Beaulieu, the former president of this group. Beaulieu has taken the position of president of the Ontario Search and Rescue Volunteer Association, but is still an active member locally. “We’ve had the horses with the crew about two years now, and Rebel just came on board,� he said, while the pup sat obediently – for the most part – at his heel. Rebel’s been a great addition, Beaulieu added, with some early training from a puppy, he is a natural rescue dog. Rebel will soon be in Orillia with his handler to be trained and certified as a police dog. That will happen when the dog is about two years old. SAR is a community-supported rescue team that is dispatched with the Ontario Provincial Police, fire or emergency service workers, specifically for the Lanark County area. They attend approximately three incidents a year, but are in training constantly. Located at the Gallipeau Centre, the group meets regularly for training and instruction – both in the field and

in the classroom. The team also participates in educational programs, according to their website, such as AdventureSmart, which combines online and on-site awareness with targeted outreach to try to reduce the number and severity of search and rescue incidents. They teach a Hug-a-Tree and Survive Program. This presentation is aimed at children in grades kindergarten through Grade 6. It instructs children how not to become lost in the wilderness, and what to do if they should become lost. Lortie added that the group helps with functions such as security at the Smiths Falls Bears games, crowd and traffic control at Lanark County parades, and are even seen at the Merrickville car show helping behind the scenes. “We are huge in the community,� Lortie says. “We want more people to know about us and what we do, so we like to be available for functions as well as search and rescue.� The Lions Club has offered to run a ball tournament for SAR, which will take place in August. More details will come as they are available. For more information, or to become a volunteer, email rideaugsar@hotmail.com.

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Lake levels to rise with this week’s rain, RVCA reports which have all been declining for several days, are likely to rise with the rain back around the upper limit of the operational range. According to the RVCA, both Bobs and Christie levels are above capacity and flooding has been ongoing. Adjustments at the Bobs Lake Dam will be done by Parks Canada staff when it is perceived that Christie Lake can take additional inflow.

Lake move downstream. Stewart and Last Duel Parks may be flooded once again. Once more, residents in the watershed are reminded that the spring runoff flows are cold and fast-moving. Streams and lakes should be avoided. The “Flood Warning� status will be continued until full access to the presently flooded areas is restored. RVCA will continue to monitor weather forecasts, river flows and water levels. The risk of an increase in flows on the Tay This message will remain in effect until conRiver in Perth remains as flows out of Christie ditions change. THE EMC - SF10 - Thursday, May 1, 2014

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News – Lake levels in the upper Rideau River watershed are expected to be increased as a result of forecast rain. Forecast rain of 30 millimetres for Tuesday and Wednesday of this wee can be expected to raise the levels of the Rideau Canal reservoir lakes. Levels on Bobs and Christie Lakes in the Tay River system have remained high and can be expected to increase further if the forecast rain falls. Big Rideau, Lower Rideau and Wolfe Lakes,

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HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY May 2, 2014 “Together they have found a friendship, raised a family, and built a beautiful marriage” Congratulations and continued blessings to John and Mary Ellen Forbes as they celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary Love, Patrick, Sue, Maya and Malcolm ENGAGEMENT

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HAPPY 65TH ANNIVERSARY Gord and Helen Standing May 7, 2014 With love from Tom and Gail, Brian and Marianne, Shirley and Scott and your grandchildren and great grandchildren xxoo

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY April 30, 2014 William Munro Look who is finally 10! Love from Ariel, Antonio and Robert Hugs and kisses from Grandma and Grandpa

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Happy 90th Birthday Teresa Reich May 1, 2014 Love and best wishes from your family!

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HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY Lyle Armstrong May 1, 2014 Love, your family

Madonna Bell wishes to announce the engagement of her granddaughter Rebecca Mary Elizabeth Bell daughter of David & Peggy Bell of Findlay, Ohio to Steven Ronald Devlin son of Thomas & Susan Devlin of Perth. The wedding will take place at St. Paul’s United Church Perth on Sat., August 2nd, 2014.

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ENGAGEMENT Harry and Wendy Page along with John and Jane Hickey are very pleased to announce the engagement of their children Ashley and Don. Wedding to take place in Almonte at Holy Name of Mary Parish, July 26, 2014 at 3 p.m. Stag and Doe will be held at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 3, Almonte Arena

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WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT The families of Katie Brown and Justin Pomeroy are pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their children. The wedding will take place in July 2014 at the Smiths Falls Golf and Country Club.

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John and Donna Brady are pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Amanda May to Ian Richard, son of John and Adeline Tyler. A garden wedding will take place on August 9, 2014. A Stag and Doe will be held at 8:00 p.m., May 9, 2014 at the Perth Civitan Hall. All are welcome. We are so proud of you both and wish you a lifetime of happiness together.

STAG & DOE for Megan Johnston and Nicholas Taylor Friday, May 9, 2014 8:00 p.m. Lions Hall Perth Fairgrounds $5.00 each

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Jim Amell would like to thank everyone for all their cards, gifts and making his party such a success.

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HAPPY 4TH BIRTHDAY Mason Maillet April 28, 2014 Love you to the moon and stars Mommy and Daddy XOXO

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THANK YOU Thank your to the Smiths Falls Bears for a fantastic and entertaining season and playoff run. Looking forward to the new upcoming season. Alf Barber

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The family of the late Keith Newans would like to thank all who have been with us during Keith’s illness and passing. Thanks to friends who attended Keith’s visitation and thanks to Reverend Paul Vavasour for his spiritual care and kind words at the funeral. Thanks to Grant Birtch and the Merrickville Choir for their musical leadership. Special thanks to the pallbearers and to the caring people at the Kemptville location of Hulse, Playfair, and McGarry Funeral Homes. We appreciate the donations made to the Oxford Mills United Church of which Keith was a long-serving member. Keith will be remembered for his accurate memories of people and events throughout his lifetime.

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HAPPY 13TH BIRTHDAY Austin Evans May 4, 2014 It has been a joy to watch you grow over the past thirteen years. You have done many things to make us smile and even more to make us proud. We love you! Mom, Jimmy, Josh, Brittany, family and friends

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The family of the late Richard Gerald Bowes wish to express their sincere thanks to all our family and friends for their kind words of sympathy, phone calls, cards, flowers and charitable donations. A special thanks to the Doctors and Nurses at the Perth Hospital and Kingston General Hospital. Thank you to the staff at Blair & Son Funeral Home for their passionate assistance. Thank you to Rev. Barry Joynt for the lovely service. Thank you to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 244, Perth for the lovely luncheon. Special thanks to the personnel of Stock Transportation, Perth Division for their overwhelming demonstration of compassion towards a fellow employee. Sincerely Gail Bowes, Barry & Heather Splaine & Family and Jerry & Megg Bowes & Family

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WELLINGTON George David Peacefully in hospital on Thursday, April 24, 2014 in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Betty Morneau. Loving father of George, Peter, Laura and Julie. Proud grandfather and great-grandfather of many. Dear brother of Paul Wellington and Tootsie Langill. Predeceased by his children Anne and David. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 28 Hawthorne Avenue, Carleton Place on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 10 a.m. Reception to follow. Interment at Notre Dame Cemetery, Ottawa at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations to the Queensway Carleton Hospital would be appreciated. Condolences, tributes or donations may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com

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CARD OF THANKS The family of the late Malcolm (Mac) Nussey would like to thank every one who came to support us at this difficult time. Thanks to all who sent food, flowers, donations and cards. Thank you to the staff of the Brown Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and McGarry Funeral Home for their assistance and to Rev Blair Patterson for the touching service. To the staff of the Kemptville District Hospital and Bayfield Nursing Home we wish to express our deep appreciation for the care provided to Malcolm. Special thanks to Dr Conway, Dr Zakhem and Dr Evans. The Nussey Family

The family of the late Eunice Brunton wish to express thanks to those who made Charitable donations, sent flowers food cards and came to visitations. A special thanks to the ladies auxillary Canadian Legion Branch 192 for the luncheon. As well to Rev. Brian Affleck for the service, and Barkers Funeral Home for their support. Also special thanks to her six grandchildren for being pallbearers. Arnold, Nancy, Keith, John, Karen, Dianne, Eldon.

Following our 70th Wedding Anniversary announcement on April 23, 2014, which we feel is a rarity, the mail began to come. First we received a congratulatory portrait of Queen Elizabeth in blue, very pretty, and a letter from our Governor General. Then came many cards, e-mails, phone calls and flower arrangements; a lovely fruit basket with other goodies included. We were treated to two dinners with close friends. Everyone had kind things to say and made our day very special. For that we want to give a heartfelt and sincere thank you. Shirley and Ted Sheinfield

We would like to thank our children Bonnie, Jack, Gerry, Barb, Charlie, Kelly, Ian, their families and all the special people that helped put together such a wonderful 60th Anniversary Party. It was overwhelming to see so many of our relatives, friends and neighbours that came out to give us such loving well wishes. Phone calls, cards and gifts were much appreciated. Once again thank you Bonnie, Gerry, Barb & Kelly for their love that they have showered us over the years and years to come. We are very proud of you and your families. Love Mom & Dad Ken & Dorothy Blair

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VAILLANCOURT, Michel "Mike" Joseph Albany (retired GM employee, Ski Instructor at Skyloft Ski Resort). Passed away after a short and courageous battle with cancer on April 4, 2014 at the age of 66 years. Mike was the loving and devoted partner of Louise Lackey for over 40 of those years. He was the loving son of the late Arsene and Marianne Vaillancourt. Dear brother of Paul (deceased) Lucille, Pauline (Marcele Larouche-deceased), Noella (Florian Roy), Monique (Gaston Quirion), Claude (Lise) and Gertrude. Mike will be sadly missed by the Lackey family-Sam and Vivian, Gary and Marilyn, Barbara (Wayne-deceased), John (deceased), Jeff and Peggy; the Snowdon family - Bonnie and Howard (both deceased), Brent and Lynette, John and Paula, Dean and Tosha, Lynn and Sean and by his numerous nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to visit at the DeSTEFANO FUNERAL HOME, 1289 Keith Ross Drive, Oshawa (south side of Taunton Road, east of Thornton Road) 905-440-3595 on Saturday, April 12th from 2-4 & 6-8pm. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 3rd at 1:30pm at St. Bede's Anglican Church, Nolan's Corners (Smith's Falls, ON). Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. In memory of Mike, donations may be made to St. Bede's Anglican Church Building Fund, or to a charity of your choice. Memories may be shared at www.destefanofuneralhomes.ca

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(nee VanAlstine) Peacefully in the Perth Hospital, Monday April 28, 2014, Shirley passed away with her loving family by her side at the age of 75 years. She was the loving wife of Victor England, most cherished mother to Rick (Gwen), Jean (Brian) Barrie, Gordon, Ethel (Steve) Barbary and Anita (Lynn) Cooper. Shirley will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren Greg (Jilene), Graham (Jennifer), Amanda (Billy), Angela (Jonathan), Ashley (Adam), Tyler (Chelsea), Travis (Jessie) and Jordan and great grandchildren Mason, Dylan, Logan, Andrew, Lauren, Jackson, Reid, Ethan and baby “Y” who she was anxiously awaiting. She was sister of Harold, Ernie (Joyce) VanAlstine, Irene (Wayne Turk) Kirkham, Bonnie (Earl) Foster, late Violet (late Floyd) Kirkham, Art (Rita) VanAlstine, Cliff (Alice), Bud (Sandy), late Ken, late Gordon, Donnie (Josephine) VanAlstine. She was sister-in-law to Opal, Marjorie and Vivian VanAlstine, Merv (late Josephine), Bob (Doreen), Garnet (Claire) and Jim (Barb) England, Dorothy (Gerald) Burke and Janice (Don) Peters. Shirley was predeceased by her parents Donald and Jean (Allan) VanAlstine, and infant son Keith, father-in-law William England and mother-in-law Edna England and step grandson Ron Cooper. Friends paid their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Wednesday April 30, 2014 from 2:00 to 5:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral service will be held in the chapel Thursday at 10:30 A.M. Interment Zealand United Cemetery. In remembrance, contributions to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

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Passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, on Saturday, April 19, 2014 at the age of 56. Loved daughter of Florence and the late Jack Kean. Beloved wife and best friend of Phil Wynne-Jones. Loved mother of Adam Williams, the late Mike Williams, Melissa Williams, Josh Wynne-Jones and the late Gabe Wynne-Jones. Sadly missed by her grandchildren Mariah Stanzel, Alesha Barber and Jacob Tompkins. Dear sister of Sharon Dan, Brenda Kean, Diane Skimming, Jerry Kean (Karen), Kathy Gallant and the late Bob, Brian and Don Kean. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and many good friends. Family and friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 112 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls, on Wednesday, April 23rd from 5 to 8 p.m. Funeral Service was held in the Chapel on Thursday, April 24th at 11:00 a.m. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada, 620 Colborne St., Suite 301, London, ON N6B 3R9.

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WALSH ; MERVIN WALTER Suddenly in Smiths Falls Hospital on Friday April 25, 2014. Mervin Walsh age 75 years. Beloved husband of Ruth Cole and predeceased by Brenda Walsh. Loving father of Neil Walsh, Neena Kilby (Mike Sr.), Christine Villamere (John), Stephen Walsh (Kerri-Lynn) and Pam (Rolf). Loved grandfather of Mellissa, Michael, Samantha and Olivia and great grandfather of Kyra and Kyson. Dear brother of Joe (Alida), predeceased by sister Elizabeth (Wilf) Hunter and brother Donald (survived by his wife Marnie). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Anderson Funeral Home & Chapel 22 Raglan St.S. Renfrew on Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. where Funeral Service will be held in the Funeral Home on Wednesday April 30th at 2:00 p.m. Interment Horton Cemetery. For those desiring donations to the Diabetic Assoc. or the Ottawa Heart Institute would be appreciated. CLR520575

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At her home in Perth in the presence of family on Saturday, April 19th, 2014 Dorothy A. (Douglas) Cavanagh at the age of 93 years. She was predeceased by her parents Margaret (Robinson) and Wellington Douglas, her first husband Art Walker who was killed in WWII serving with the RCAF and by her second husband of 45 years, Keith R. Cavanagh. Dearly loved mother of Leslie (the late Peter) Lenny of Arlington, Virginia. She will be remembered by her niece Twink ‘Mary’ (Wayne) Murphy of Kamloops B.C. and nephews Doug (Sandra) MacDonald of Perth, Gary MacDonald of Renfrew, Bob MacDonald (Carol) of Kemptville and Doug Menzies (Karen) of Amherstview. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W. Perth on Wednesday, April 30th, 2014 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral service will be held in St. James Anglican Church Perth on Thursday, May 1st, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. In remembrance, contributions to L.A.W.S. would be appreciated. Dot was a devoted wife and mother. She was proud to be honoured by the Legion as a Silver Cross Mother and an active lifetime member of St. James Anglican Church in Perth. Dot was a caring and loyal friend, a keen lover of skiing, sports, handicrafts, dancing, entertaining, playing piano, organ and cards. Her positive attitude, sense of humour and winning smile were her trademarks. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

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EMPEY Bryce Stewart Peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 in his 75th year. Loving brother of Patricia (Forde) Mitchell and Donna (George) Zahary. Cherished uncle of Jane, Sue, Ken Jr., Michael, Lisa, Kathy, Allan, Steve, Tom, Judy, Dan, Jennifer, John, James and Joe. Dear brother-in-law of Harold Moore and Irene Empey. Predeceased by his parents Mansell and Sarah (nee McKim) Empey, his brother Bill Empey and his sisters Josephine (the late Ken) Curry, Bess Moore and Shirley Jean. Fondly remembered by extended family and friends. Friends were invited to visit with the family at Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Sunday, April 27, 2014 from 1-3 PM. A Funeral Service was held in the Chapel on Monday, April 28, 2014 at 11 o’clock. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Canadian Wildlife Federation would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca

Peacefully on April 29, 2014 in her 96th year comforted by her family in her last days. Beloved wife of the late Ligouri O’Meara. Mother of Anne (Robert Russell), Laveren (Marie), and Susan (Paul Lahaie). Grandmother of Margaret Ann (Kevin), and Lianne (Paul). Great-grandmother of Lauren and William. Predeceased by her granddaughter Nadine. Dear brother-in-law to Bev (Ken Cooke) and George (Sally Snider). Margaret will be fondly remembered by her surviving sisters Doreen and Bernice, as well as, her many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. The family wishes to thank the staff at the Van Horne Residence for their kindness shown to her “Little things mean alot”. Friends are invited to visit with the family at Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Thursday, May 1, 2014 from 6-8PM. A Funeral Mass will be held at Blessed Sacrament Church Lombardy on Friday, May 2, 2014 at 11 o’clock. Interment to follow at Blessed Sacrament Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations to any charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca

McKENZIE Glenn Cameron Peacefully at home with his family by his side on Wednesday April 23, 2014 at the age of 75 years. Loving husband to Fae McKenzie (nee Lansdell). Cherished brother of Ray (Dordie) McKenzie, Ila (the late Jim) Bennett, and Marjorie (Floyd) Bothom. Dear brother-in-law to Murray Duffy. Predeceased by his parents Ross and Charlotte McKenzie, and his sister Hazel Duffy. Sadly missed and fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. As per Glenn’s wishes there will be no visitation. A private graveside service for family and close friends will take place at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca

BAKER Douglas Peacefully at Capital Care Norwood in Edmonton Alberta, on Friday, April 25, 2014 in his 56th year. Survived by his sister Debbie and brother Len. predeceased by his parents Ralph and Wilma Baker. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, extended relatives and friends. As per Doug’s wishes there will be no visitation. A Celebration of Doug’s Life will be held at the Smiths Falls Civitan Club on Thursday, May 8, 2014 from 1-4PM. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca

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Gregory lost his six year battle with cancer at his home, peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on Friday, April 25th, 2014 at the age of 28 years. He was the dearly loved son of Connie and Rick Morris, brother and best friend of Amanda Morris and grandson of Norma and Ronnie Fagan, Jean and Dave Sinclair, Frances Ternsten and the late John Morris. Greg will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his many aunts, uncles, cousins and good friends. Friends may pay their respects to Greg’s memory and his family at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore Street West, Perth on Thursday, May 1st, 2014 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. There will be a sharing of remembrances at 8:00 P.M. Those wishing are asked to consider memorial donations to Lanark Animal Welfare Society, CHEO or the Brain Cancer Foundation. “Greg fought a courageous battle and lived his short life to the fullest.”

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BLAKOE In her 94th year, passed away peacefully at Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital in Perth on April 13, 2014. Paula was a warm and loving Mother to her children, Joanne (John) Snow of Perth and Paul Blakoe of River Drive Park. She was predeceased by her son, Robert Blakoe. Her 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren will miss her greatly. A special thank you to Dr. McLean and staff at the hospital and also the staff at Lanark Lodge. There will be a private interment in Newmarket at a later date.

Suddenly on Friday, April 4, 2014 at the age of 77 years. Loving mother of Bob and Mark. Proud grandmother of Travis. Dear sister of Lola, May and the late Leo and Eugene. Well known and respected for her volunteer and community work. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to a local food bank of your choice would be appreciated. Condolences, tributes and donations may be made through www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com.

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Peacefully at Kingston General Hospital on Thursday, April 24, 2014 in her 61st year. Beloved best friend and husband to Ron of 32 years. Loving stepmother to Todd and Chad (Sue). Cherished grandmother to Seth and Cyra. Dear sister to Gib (Carron), Ron (Louella) and Sue (Glen Carroll). Sister-in-law to Janice (Dan Franklin). Predeceased by her grandson Cort and her parents Clarence and Winnifred (nee Gilbert) Hodge. Judy will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. As per Judy’s request there will be no visitation. A Celebration of her Life will take place at the Smiths Falls Civitan Club on May 24, 2014 from 1-4 PM. As expressions of sympathy donations to any charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca

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

Entered into rest at the Perth Hospital April 25th, 2014 in his 82nd year. Loved son of the late Hugh Stead and Margaret nee Foster. Survived by his ex-wife Jessie Williams. Father of Rodger (Debbie), Dwight (Marilyn), Myles (deceased) wife Sylvia, Jane Ann (John), Jeffrey (Bonnie), Diane. Survived by sister Leona Kimberley and brothers Ronald (Shirley), Harlan (Bernedette), Floyd (Marion). Brother-in-law of Ruth Stead, Aidy Stead and Sharon Stead. Predeceased by brothers, Eldon, Eric, Bill, Lemond and brother-in-law Clifford Kimberley and niece Cynthia Stead. There will be no visitation. Friends are invited to join his family for a grave side service at United Cemeteries, Carleton Place at later date. Arrangements by Alan R Barker Funeral Home, Carleton Place. Thanks to Dr. Ross McLean and caring staff at Lanark Lodge and Perth Hospital. For those who wish; a donation to Lanark Lodge or Perth Hospital.

Burton Elmer Peacefully, after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family on April 16, 2014 at the Kingston General Hospital in his 69th year. Beloved son of Doreen (late Elmer Ferguson). Always remembered by Susan, Brandon, Samantha with love. Dear father to Ron, Angela, Kaitlyn and daughter-in-law Trish. Cherished grandpa of Taylor, Avia, Madason, Alex, MacKenzie, Jeremy and Erin. Loving brother of Bruce, Barry, Grant (Denise), and Roger. Predeceased by his son Ricky. At Burt’s request there will be no visitation. A celebration of Burt’s life will take place at a later date. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca

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Peacefully at Bonnechere Manor on Tuesday April 22, 2014 at the age of 89. Loving mother of Donna, David (Janina) both of British Columbia and Glen (Robin) of Renfrew. Marie will be sadly missed by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and her sisters Marjorie McGonegal, Isabel McGill and Jean Stewart. Marie was predeceased by her brother John Crawford and sister Eileen Robinson. At Marie’s request a private family service will take place. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Valley Animal Rescue 5392 Hwy 60 Douglas, ON K0J 1S0. Arrangements entrusted to the care of the Goulet Funeral Home, Renfrew on (613)432-2849. Online condolences may be made at www.gouletfuneralhome.com

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at the age of 67. Beloved husband and best friend of Maxine Leggett (Wright). Predeceased by his parents John and Susan (Palmer) Leggett and his brother Gordon Leggett. Loved father of Linda Leggett and Stephanie Chernichen. Cherished grandfather of Ethan, Kurtis and Alexendraya. Fondly remembered by Maxine’s children; Scott Lloyd and Trish McConnell (Scott Bartlett), as well as his extended family and friends in the Smiths Falls, Perth and surrounding communities. Family and friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 112 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls, on Monday, April 28th 2014 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Service in the Chapel on at 11 o’clock. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls (613) 283-2800 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

BERYL ANN CARTER April 17, 1954 May 1, 2011 In loving memory of my dear wife and best friend. Forever in my heart, the good lord has taken us apart. You had to take a little step away until we meet again some day. Love Always Ellis

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MCCONNELL Grace (nee Kelly) Grace passed away peacefully on Sunday April 27 at the age of 93. Predeceased by her beloved husband Art McConnell, her brother Michael and parents John and Mary (Lapointe) Kelly. She is survived by many loving cousins and dear friends. Grace nursed in Ottawa at the General and Montfort hospitals then married Art and moved to Merrickville. She later returned to Ottawa to be close to family. Until we meet again, know that we are better people for having known you. A Celebration of Grace’s Life will be held at St. Anne’s Church in Merrickville on Saturday May 17th with reception to follow. In lieu of flowers consider a donation to the May Court Hospice as thanks for all the compassionate care and support received. (www.hospicecareottawa.ca) Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca

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Purvis, Riley M, 28, of Prescott ON & Weyburn SK passed away Thursday April 10, 2014, the result of a tragic car accident. He was born in Kitchener ON, on December 31, 1985 to Hugh and Sharon Purvis. Upon graduation from St. Mary High School in Brockville, Riley held many jobs including BMHC, as well as being Kriska Transportations youngest transport truck driver. Being a driver helped Riley to make the decision to move out to Saskatchewan in 2008 for work. He quickly studied and worked his way up the ladder in various roles related to the oil field industry; most recently accepting a job as the Field Operations Manager, Western Canada for Am-Gas. Riley was loved and respected by his co-workers, managers and clients. Riley is survived by his loving parents Hugh and Sharon (Taylor). Brother Rob (Tanis), Sisters Alison (Matt), Amy and Ashley, Nephews Tyson and Ryder, Niece Camryn, and his beloved Puppy Titan (Adopted by Alison), Maternal Grandparents Helen and Bob Taylor of Comox BC, Aunts Sue (Ron) of North Grenville, Gayle (Ray) of Lowell, MA, Sheila (Brian) of Wakefield QC, Uncle Brian (Gwyneth) of Comox BC, and many cousins. Family and friends are invited to the visitation at the St. Mark Parish Centre in Prescott ON from 7pm to 9pm on Friday May 9th. The Liturgy of the Christian Funeral will take place at 11 AM Saturday May 10th at St. Mark Catholic Church with interment in the parish cemetery immediately following. A reception will be held at the St. Mark Parish centre following the burial. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health or the SPCA will be gratefully acknowledged by the family. CL459301

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DR. MORE, Robert Marshall (PhD) Passed away peacefully in his sleep at Fairview Manor on April 29, 2014. Robert More of Almonte, ON., at the age of 78. Beloved husband to Ruth for 46 years. Survived by his children Robert B. More (Shelley) and Sarah More. Proud ‘GrandDad’ of Skylar, Cassie and Jacob. Son of the late Robert M. More Sr. and Alice (nee Braum). Sibling to Carolyn Skeens (Robert), the late Wilbur ‘Bill’ and survived by his sister-in-law Carolyn More. He was a pastor, teacher, and author. Dr. More’s contributions enriched the lives of many. His book, Aurora Borealis: A history of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Canada (Covenanter) 1820-1967, is still in usage today. He was a licensed electrician who used his skills to help the communities in which he lived, served as a Federal Advisory Council Member for Lanark County providing jobs for the unemployed, and authored a column in the Almonte Gazette titled ‘A Little Bird told Me.’. In addition to providing pastoral care in Canada, he also worked as a Human Resources Specialist for the State of Kansas with First Nations’ entrepreneurs, an arbitrator with the Kansas Better Business Bureau, History Teacher at Highland Community College, a board member with the Vocational Education and Training of the Disabled and Handicapped and founded a Senior Citizen Centre and community daycare. An alumnus of Kansas State University, Dr. More and his wife celebrated Canada’s Centennial by proclaiming their marriage vows. Their partnership of almost fifty years in spreading knowledge and grace across two countries has been a model for their multiple generations to come. Family and friends may visit the Almonte Reformed Presbyterian Church (273 Almonte St.) on Friday, May 2, 2014 from 10am to 11am. A Service of Thanksgiving will occur after visitation at 11am. Reception to follow. Interment will occur at a later date. Donations in memory of Robert to the Fairview Manor Auxiliary or the Almonte Reformed Presbyterian Church would be appreciated. Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

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1-888-WORD ADS (1-888-967-3237) SLADE, William Gerald - Gently, while surrounded by family, at home, on Saturday, April 19, 2014. Beloved husband of Mary for 43 years, adored son of Betty Slade, of Brockville, cherished father of William Blake and Jay & loving brother to Tess Ashby, Kim and Giles. Bill will also be greatly missed by many close and wonderful friends. Family and friends are asked to join in remembrance at the Joshua Bates Center, 1 Main Street W., Athens, on Sunday, May 4th between 2 & 4 p.m. After a three year battle with cancer, Bill would ask for memorials to be directed to the Sisters of Providence at the St Mary’s of the Lake Hospital in Kingston for their excellent care, or Ducks Unlimited. He will be sadly missed and never forgotten.

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TAYLOR, Pat – In loving memory of an incredible wife, mom and grammy who passed away May 4, 2011. Your everlasting love and memories are with all of us who knew and loved you every day. We love and miss you. Always in our hearts Larry, Richard, Tammy and families HAWKINS – In memory of Ken Hawkins – “May 3, 2001. Although you can’t be with me, We’re truly not apart, Until the final breath I take, You’ll be living in my heart. All my love Judy

CLOSS, Edward M. In loving memory of Eddie, a special Husband, Father, Grandfather & Great grandfather, Oct. 3/27 - May 7/13. God saw you getting tired When a cure was not to be, So he closed His arms around you And whispered “Come with me”. Ona, Maxine & Dave, Harold & Carolyn, George & Gayle & families. DIXON In loving memory of a dear father, father-in-law and grandfather, Duane who passed away on May 7, 1995. There is a family who misses you dearly, In a home where you used to be, There is a family who wanted to keep you, But God willed it not to be. You left many happy memories, And a sorrow too great to be told, But to us who loved and lost you, Your memory will never grow old. Sadly missed and forever loved, Dawn, Brian & Michaela and Dale, Sue & Helena

MARTINA, John Cornelis – In loving memory of my dear husband who passed away April 28, 2011. Your knowing eyes, your beautiful smile, your contagious laugh, your compassion and caring of others is never forgotten, because you are always walking with us today, tomorrow and eternity. All my love always Donna XO

DUBERVILLE, Mikey – For our special Mikey who passed away May 2, 2002. A thousand words can’t bring you back, We know because we have tried. And neither will a million tears, We know because we’ve cried. You left behind our broken hearts, And happy memories too, We never wanted memories, We only wanted you. Lots of love Mikey Mommy and Daddy

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DAY, James – In loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather and greatgrandfather who passed away May 3, 2012. As time goes on without you, And the days turn into years, They hold a million memories, And a thousand silent tears. To us you were so special, What more is there to say, Except to wish with all our hearts, That you were here today. Lovingly remembered By wife Lois and children Linda, Bob, Eric, Gary and their families

DIXON, Duane, In loving memory of a dear husband, Duane, who passed away on May 7, 1995. Memories are treasures, No one can steal, Death leaves heartaches No one can heal. Some may forget, Now you are gone But I will remember, No matter how long Forever loved and missed dearly, Joan.

KEAN, Brian - In loving memory of a dear son, brother and uncle who passed away May 3, 2008. Memories are treasures No one can steal Death leaves a heartache No one can heal. Some may forget you Now that you’re gone, But we will remember you Brian No matter how long. Lovingly remembered, sadly missed Mom and family

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HAWKINS, Ken In loving memory of a special Dad and Grandpa who passed away May 3, 2001. The moment that you died Our hearts split in two One side filled with memories The other died with you. We often lay awake at night When the world is fast asleep And take a walk down memory lane With tears upon our cheeks. Remembering you is easy We do it every day But missing you is a heartache That never goes away. We love and miss you so much. Love, Sue , Heather, Rob, Lisa, Michele and families

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STAFFORD, Frances Elizabeth - In loving memory of our dear mother, grandmother and great grandmother who passed away May 2, 1987. Her children were her pride and joy and this is what she lived for. There was nothing she would not do, for the family she adored. She kept us all together with her love and care, even when we where miles away, we could always feel her there. Mother you were our home sweet home and our memories of you will linger on, and we hold you in our hearts for ever more and keep you there until we meet again at heavens door. All our love your daughters. Betty, Emma, Edith, Esther, Maxine and families

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Windows not functioning? Computer running slow? Viruses, malware, blue screen? Come into Staples today for a Total Repair service.

Ladies Night Out and Customer Appreciation Night! Come out for vendors such at Mary Kay, Epicure, Lia Sophia etc.. Enjoy door prizes, diamond necklace give away, summer product preview and more! Tues. May 6 at Brockville Convention Centre 7829 Kent Blvd. Shopping starts at 6 p.m.9 p.m. Free Admission. Questions call Carol 613-258-8995.

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CEDAR TREES for hedging, Installation available. 1996 14’ fishing boat, We deliver, Cedar lumber (Smoker Craft Promag for decks and fences. 142). 1996 2 stroke 25 For pricing see our ELPTO mercury outboard website www. (reconditioned 2013). warrencedarproducts.com 1996 EZ Loader boat trailor call 613-628-5232 er. $4800. 613-267-6350. Serving Ottawa and Surrounding areas All brands of used appliances sold (or repaired at your place or ours) with Cedar (white), quality warranty and free delivery. lumber, most sizes, deckWe also sell new parts for ing, T&G, channel rustic. most appliances. Peters Also huge bundles of ceAppliances, #3756 Hwy. dar slabs ($45) and large 43, Smiths Falls (between bags of shavings ($35). Perth and Smiths Falls). www.scoutenwhitecedar.ca (613)283-8634. (613)283-3629. Caterpillar Backhoe, 2001 Model 420D, 3 buckets, forks, 5900 hours, $18,500. 613-257-3558.

Ceder Trees, all sizes, $1/foot if you dig, $2/foot if we dig. 613-489-1121 or 613-794-4959.

Cedar Trees for edging, 3’ to 5’, $4.00 ea. 613-926-1276.

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SPENCE, Phyllis – In loving memory of Phyllis Spence who passed away on May 4, 2012. Although you have been gone from us for two years, Many precious memories of you fill our eyes with tears. You are always on our minds and in our hearts. Always loved and sadly missed by your husband John, family and friends.

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Heavy duty trailer, tandem wheels, excellent condition, sale as is, $1,500 o.b.o 613-284-4669

Sand filter, filter pump and tarp for 24’ round pool for sale, $150. 613-283-9542.

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colors Available. Call 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper

Set of 4 All season tires P205-55R 16 89H. Driven only 20,000 KMS, $125. 613-271-8337.

I Connect AV. Need help with your electronics, are they hooked up right? Audio video in-home tutoring. Mike 613-285-0655, 613-264-5515.

STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS UP TO 60% OFF!30x40, 40x60, 50x80, 60x100,80x100 sell for balance owed! Call: 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Jukebox for sale- 1956 Wurlitzer -excellent sound, includes records $4900.00. Call 613-267-4463 after 5:30.

Tractor, grey Ford with 2 furrow plow horse trailer for 2 horses gooseneck. Scraper Blade 7 foot, plows 3 point-hitch. OILMEN? CAR COLLEC- 613-657-1114. TOR? THIS HOME IS PERFECT FOR YOU! 3300sq.ft 6 year old two storey on FIREWOOD 50 acre estate. Complete with attached 50x50x20 heated shop w/200amp 100% Hardwood, cut and service. Dirt bike track. split, 1 year old, hand Seeded to grass. Fenced piled, delivered, no debris, and Cross fenced w/rail 14 and 16”. Call fencing. Paved road all the 613-257-5095. way to door. $2100/month in surface revenue. Located just west of Medicine Firewood- Cut, split and Hat Alberta $845,000 delivered or picked up. Dry For sale by owner seasoned hardwood or (403)548-1985 softwood from $50/face cord. Phone Greg Knops (613)658-3358, cell (613)340-1045. FIREWOOD

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CRAWFORD – In fond and loving memory of the best husband and father in the world, Orval Crawford who passed away May 3, 2003. They say there is a reason, They say that time will heal, But neither time nor reason, Will change the way we feel. For no one knows the heartache, That lies behind our smiles, No one knows how many times, We have broken down and cried. We want to tell you something, So there won’t be any doubt, You’re so wonderful to think about, But so hard to be without. Too dearly loved to ever be forgotten, by his loving wife Dolly and family

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RAYMOND HARPER When someone you love becomes a memory The memory becomes a treasure In loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather and Poppa who was taken from us a year ago on May 4, 2013. There will always be a heartache And often a silent tear But always a precious memory of the days When you were here. We hold you close within our hearts And there you will remain To walk with us throughout our lives Until we meet again. Our family chain is broken now And nothing will ever be the same. But as God calls us one by one The chain will link again. Dearly loved sadly missed And will always be remembered Your loving wife Bonnie Your extended family and friends

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MUSIC Piano Technician, Certified, with Piano Technician’s Guild, extensive experience with tuning, repairing and rebuilding. Contact Grant Pattingale at 613-284-8333, 1-877-742-6648 or www.piano4u.ca

Cash for large or small acreage with or without buildings, any area considered. Call us for free evaluation. Gerry Hudson, Kingston (613)449-1668 Sales Representative Rideau Town and Country Realty Ltd, Brokerage (613)273-5000.

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Assortment of used tires, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16.5. Summers, all-season and snows. Also used car parts. Gord 613-257-2498.

4x5 round bales of hay for sale. Stored under cover. Carleton Place area. 613-253-8006.

If your car fails call C&M Sales (Portland). Helping local families with vehicles since 1999. Appraisals $50. Financing available. Best dollar for old cars. Male seeks passenger to 613-297-5560. Piano Tuner Technician go to Algonquin Park, exfor all your piano needs. penses paid, leave mesCall Lionel Pauze. sage Donnie 1(613)278-2017. 613-622-5887.

New tractor parts- 1000s of parts for most makes. Savings. Service manuals. Our 40th year. 16385 Telephone Road, Brighton. www. 514 New Holland 172 diamondfarmtractorparts.com bushel manure spreader, 6 1 3 - 4 7 5 - 1 7 7 1 , single axle, single beater. 1-800-481-1353. Brent Coutts 613-267-4631. Perth Area, Wanted Small Farm or pasture to rent for VEHICLES cows & calves with reasonable fences and water. 613-326-0236

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Wanting to buy Cedar for hedges from 3’ HUNTING SUPPLIES trees and up, from landowners. Call Joanne Bow Hunter, new to La- 613-799-0958. nark County, wanting to rent/lease 1+acres for deer VEHICLES hunting or group to hunt with. 613-253-0617. 1992 Pontiac Sunbird SE, automatic, a/c, p/w, p/d, Canadian Firearm/Hunter cruise, am/fm radio casSafety Courses. Call Dave sette, V6, 3.1L, multi-port Arbour 613-257-7489 or white with red pinstripe, visit www. black roof with power top, valleysportsmanshow.com very good condition. for dates and details of $3000. 613-283-7133. courses near you. 2004 Chev Impala LS, 4 Gun Show- Sat. May, 10, dr, V6, E-tested & Certified 2014. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Stone $4000. 613-267-4803 Mills Arena, 713 Addington Rd., Tamworth, ON. 2005 Cadillac, all brand Contact Ken new Yokahama tires, excellent condition, runs 613-379-2359. really well. Will certify and E-test. $4,250. o.b.o. Hunter Safety/Canadian 613-284-4669. Fire-arms Courses and exams throughout the year. 2006 Chev Cobalt LT Held once a month at Coup, 78,000km, excellent Carp. Call Wenda Cochran condition, safetied & e613-256-2409. tested, never winter driven. 613-283-8442.

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Marine Motor Repairs, don’t wait weeks to get yours fixed, we can work on it now, pick-ups available, Christie Lake Marina, 613-267-3470.

Buckwheat for seed, large kernel, cleaned, your bags $20 for 50 lbs. 613-275-2971.

Seed Drill, Number 10 International seed drill. 24 run, hydraulic lift for a packer. 613-256-2682.

TOM’S CUSTOM AIRLESS PAINTING Specializing in roof barn & aluminum/ vinyl siding painting *30 years experience. *Screw nailing and roof repairs. Insured and Bonded Free Estimates (613)283-8475

Hay for sale, approx 120 4x5 round bales, $25/bale. Stored inside. Tractor’s For Rent, John 28’ Springdale Trailer, 613-223-8368. Deer Kabota, Cab 4x4 large slide-out, very clean, 90-125HP, some with non-smoker, selling due to Hay- large and small loaders. Contact Jim for bales. Excellent quality. health. 613-267-4000. further information. Delivery available. Leave 613-599-4392 message 613-345-1655. FARM Wanted Standing hay & 16 run International seed MF Tractor, haywagon, or crop-land to lease, Athchainsaw, lawn-mower, ens area. 613-924-1155. drill, $500. 613-267-6402. firewood, trailer, leatherharness. We build rail fences. 4x5 round bales of hay for horse sale, $20 each. 613-283-8231 613-206-2556. 613-257-3224.

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Set your dog free with a Horses wanted to buy, Dogwatch Hidden Fence (any type). 613-484-3085. System. Service and installation of any system. St. Jean’s Farrier Service. 1 ( 8 0 0 ) 6 4 7 - 3 3 0 7 . www.dogwatchontario.ca 613-283-1198. Wanted to buy, horses, colts and ponies, all types. Contact Bob Perkins at (613)342-6030.

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STEEL BUILDINGS 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

DRIVERS WANTED LAIDLAW CARRIERS VAN DIVISION requires experienced AZ licensed drivers to run the U.S. Premium mileage rate. Home weekly. New equipment. Also hiring Owner Operators. 1-800-263-8267

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2 bedroom 3rd floor apartment. Perth. Heat, water, fridge, stove, parking, yard. Coin laundry in basement. $800/month plus hydro. Available June 1. 613-267-6666.

Almonte- Brick House- 2 story, 3 bedroom, 2 baths, hardwood floors, open concept, large lot with shed/workshop. Brand new kitchen and Laundry, Fridge, Stove, Microwave, Washer & Dryer, Air-tight woodstove. Available June 1. Excellent non-family references an absolute must including financial abstract. $1,225.00 + utilities. 613-880-6937 or 613-256-1917. Ashley Chase Luxury Adult apartments overlooking the Tay River, near downtown Perth. Air conditioning, exercise room, entertainment room, library, elevator. 613-267-6980.

2 Bedroom Appt in Carleton Place, very clean, Main floor, renovated, 4 appliances. wood/ceramic floors, parking $975 Includes Heat & Hydro. references required. 613-838- 2277.

Balderson, 1 bedroom, 2nd floor apartment for rent, $500/mnth + heat & hydro. Gerry 613-278-0088.

2 or 3 bedroom apts., Perth. New appliances. Recently renovated. Downtown. Hydro extra. $800/mth. Jill (613)552-0035.

Carleton Place 2 bedroom condo, Available June 1st, $1,025/month plus utilities, Parking included, no pets, no smoking, references, 613-229-5390.

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Brockville Steet Smiths Falls, large 2 bedroom, ground floor apt, parking, 2 bedroom, quiet upper du-small garage, well mainvery clean, plex, Brock Street Perth,tained, immediately, $725 includes heat, stove,available laundry hook-ups, private fridge, parking, non-smoking June 1st,entry,heat included, hydro $825/mnth, (613)294-4962, see Kijiji. extra. 613-283-1697.

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1 bedroom upper apartment, downtown Smiths Falls. Fridge, stove and heat included. Hydro extra. Available now. $ 7 0 0 / m o n t h . or Carleton Place, store for 613-283-2244 rent, downtown, 761 sq ft, 613-283-3649. $650, 154 Beckwith. 613-257-5711. 2 1/2 room, with access to Store front retail space. share kitchen & bathroom, Excellent location, down- in huge house, all included town Carleton Place, near $550, woman prefered, non-smoker. Mary town hall. 613-867-1905. 613-283-4699.

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REAL ESTATE 30 Acres close to Lombard Glen Golf Course, excellent building lots. Box OE c/o EMC PO Box 158, Smiths Falls ON K7A 4T1. Available May 15, Athens area. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1500 sq. ft. bungalow on 2 acres. 3 years old, Full walk-out basement, propane heat, central air, large kitchen, oak cupboards, ensuite bath, fridge and stove included. Asking $239,900. Call (613)924-1155.

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COLONEL BY now has upgraded 2 bedroom units available, with one or two bathrooms. 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.

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Very nice modern country home. 3 bedroom, 2 baths, main floor laundry. Kitchen and dining area is country size with garden doors leading to solarium with a gorgeous view of the back woods. Lot is 2 acres +. 24 x 24 garage, direct entry to basement. 6 kms east of Perth. Asking $319,000. 613 207-0452 or 0453. CL448662_0501

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$299,000 3 bdrm house + duplex Gross rent $2450/month 35 tillable acres Several out buildings, on a paved road.

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111 Lorne Street Smiths Falls Call for details:

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Perth- 1 bedroom apartment, $620/month, in modern, well maintained, centrally located building. Security/intercom system, professionally maintained, Carleton Place. May 15 or laundry facilities. Parking Plus hydro. June 1, 2 bedroom condo included. apartment, 2 floors, gas (613)298-2983. fireplace, fridge, stove, washer, dryer, $1,100 plus Perth, 10 Craig St. 2 bedheat and hydro. First and room apartment in quiet, adult building. last. After 7 p.m. clean, Fridge, stove, parking and 613-257-5198. laundry included. Code Apartments. Smiths $820/month + utilities. Available immediately. Falls. Spacious, bright, 2 bedroom in clean, quiet, Phone 613-283-5996. adult building. Fridge, stove, parking, laundry fa- Perth- 2 bedroom, 1 bath house, inground pool, cilities. 613-283-7779. large yard. Available May Downtown Perth, 1 Bed- 1st. $1,250/month plus room, grnd floor apart- utilities. Non-smoker. No ment. $700 + hydro, non- pets. 613-882-8584. smoking, no-pets, available July 1st. Perth, 2 bedroom apartment, $710/month. Plus 613-302-9008. hydro; Clean, secure buildFrantown- 2 bedroom ing. Parking, coin laundry upper level home with gar- facility. Seniors welcome. age, fridge and stove in- 613-925-3046. cluded. Hydro included. No pets. No smoking. Perth, 2 bedroom apart$ 1 , 1 0 0 / m o n t h . ment in quiet security building. Well looked after. 613-283-8387. Fridge, stove, parking, balcony. Laundry in building. Free rent old 2 bedroom $795/month plus hydro. farmhouse in exchange for No dogs. (613)349-9377. working, 12 hours on weekends on a farm close to Kemptville Perth, bachelor apt. Clean adult building. Laundry fa613-258-2958. cilities. Parking. $530/mth. Hydro extra. House for Rent July 1, 2613-283-5996. Bedroom, 114 Hagan St. Kemptville, $900 plusPerth- large 1 bedroom utilities, call 613-258-2753. apt. Quiet location. Parking. No smoking. Perfect Kemptville- brand new, 2 for seniors. $660 plus hybedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms dro. Available May 1. contemporary condo ter- 613-882-8584. race home in desirable neighbourhood. 1138 Perth, large, bright 2 bedsq.ft. many upgrades. room apartments. Close to Close to hospital, schools, stores and other hiking tails and shopping. amenities. Laundry, storCondo fees, water and age locker and parking parking spot are included. available. Ample kitchen Gas and hydro extra. cabinets and closet space. $1,300/mth. Call Mike Private balcony. Fridge 613-325-0754. and stove provided. Please call 613-264-0002. Kemptville, Gorgeous 1 bedroom apartment, ground level. Newly reno- Pretty house to rent in vated, new appliances. Perth. 1 1/2 stories, 3 $1,200 all inclusive. May bedrooms, no appliances, quiet street, west 1. 613-794-3551. end, adults only, nonsmoking, $1,400 per Kemptville, large 3 bed- month plus utilities, room apartment. Fridge, first and last, available stove, washer, dryer, heat, May. Please call a/c included, ample park- 613-928-2246 after 7 ing, walking distance to all p.m. amenities. $1000/mnth plus hydro. May 1. RETIREMENT APART613-258-7803 MENTS, ALL INCLUSIVE Meals, transportation, acLarge, 2 bedroom, 2 bath tivities daily. duplex, 2-storey, in Carle- Short Leases. Monthly ton Place. Large yard, Specials! available June 1. $975 Call 877-210-4130 monthly. First and last required. 613-253-3038. Carleton Place, apartment downtown, stairs, first/last month rent, references, no smoking, no pets. 613-867-1905.

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Health Information Clerk (Must be returning to school)

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The North Lanark Community Health Centre, a part of Lanark Renfrew Health & Community Services, requires a Health Information Clerk. Qualifications: Post Secondary Education, strong computer skills, experience with data entry, experience with data quality improvement, ability to work independently, good organizational skills. Interested individuals should reply in writing by noon on May 15, 2014 to: Ms. Brenda Donnelly, Office Administrator North Lanark Community Health Centre 207 Robertson Drive Lanark, ON K0G 1K0 Attn: “Health Information Clerk� Email: bdonnelly@nlchc.on.ca

VACATION/COTTAGES

Immediate position for a Massage Therapist, Physiotherapist and Health Professionals interested in expanding their practice within the community of Kemptville.

Micheline Dionne B.Sc. RPT

(613) 258-9400 contact@synergyphysiotherapy.com

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Quiet Adult Campground. All services, near Merrickville, Ontario. Rideau River, tennis, fishing, telephone. $1,200 per season. 613-269-4664.

Sandy Beach Resort on Otter Lake. 1, 2 and 3 bedroom housekeeping cottages, beautiful park setting with natural sand beach shoreline on pristine lake. Perfect for swimming, great fishing, use of canoe and kayaks. We are located 1 hour south of Ottawa or 1 hour north of Kingston on Hwy 15. Check out our website at sandybeachresort.ca Call 613-283-2080.

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Note: Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Cruickshank Construction Ltd., a leading roadbuilder and aggregate supplier located in Ontario and Alberta, has an immediate opening for the following seasonal position: HELP WANTED

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Executives/Mangers Specialists/Supervisors Director: Not-for-profit Educational & Medical Tourism

Engineers/Technologists Logistics/Purchasing Quality/Assurance Control Creative/Technical Writing

C.W. Armstrong Senior Counselor & Prominent Career Author

Monitor our Quality Management System policies and document daily work related operations Direct and oversee employees to ensure work is accurate Work in conjunction with the Plan Administer to identify and correct issues as they arise Ensure all QA sampling is completed per contract requirements Monitor supplied material as per QMS manual Document daily quantities for payment reconciling

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WANT SOLID HELP? CALL TO ARRANGE A FREE EXPLORATORY INTERVIEW www.ictr.ca

ictr@myhighspeed.ca

Civil Engineering Technologist designation and/or related experience in civil construction/engineering Experience in construction quality control would be an asset Must possess excellent communication and computer skills Able to review contract documents, contract specifications and project plans Highly motivated, self-directed and the ability to multitask Strong work ethic and a positive team attitude Strong knowledge of OHSA Willing to travel Responsibilities

Accountants/Administrators Technical Field Reps Trainers & Inspectors Foreign Service

1-877 779-2362 or (613) 498-2290 or www.ictr.ca click on Careeroute

To apply please send your resume and cover letter to: chr11@cruickshankgroup.com no later than May 14, 2014

www.cruickshankgroup.com Cruickshank Construction Ltd., a leading roadbuilder and aggregate supplier located in Ontario and Alberta, has an immediate opening for the following seasonal position:

The successful candidate will be a self-starter with a proven construction/height safety and access products sales track record. BeneďŹ ts and salary commensurate with experience and capability. www.skylinegroup.ca Apply peter.ghinn@cougarcompany.com

FULL-TIME OPENING PRODUCE POSITION Download an application: www.foodsmiths.com Email or Fax application to: Claire@foodsmiths.com Fax: 613.267.6527 106 WILSON ST. W., PERTH 613.267.5409 Ext. 103

Part-Time Life Enrichment Aide – Almonte Country Haven, LTC Home in Almonte, if you have a post-secondary degree or diploma in recreaĆ&#x;on and leisure studies, therapeuĆ&#x;c recreaĆ&#x;on, kinesiology or other related field, OR currently enrolled in a community college or university in a diploma or degree program in such a field, we would like to hear from you. A cerĆ&#x;ficate of compleĆ&#x;on or proof of enrollment will be required. E-mail your resume to nredner@omniway.ca or fax to 613-256-3096 by May 15th, 2014.

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Quality Control Technician (Materials – Nuclear Densometer)

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Re-Establishing your career can be more than frustrating... you know you have the expertise and qualifications but no job offers! Since 1986, we have guided high income earners into realistic 2nd careers tailored just for them... many to options and employers they never considered.

Cougar Company has a vacant position for a Business Development Manager for Ontario and western Quebec

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$60,000 - $175,000 Salary Range & 5-30 Years Experience

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Quality Control Technician Qualifications

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Should be familiar with streets and surrounding roads. Top of the industry remuneration paid. Excellent supplemental income for semi-retired and retired persons. Please call Brett

at 613-283-5555.

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WE WANT TO HELP!

The QC Technician will ensure that the quality control standards and procedures are met.

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Civil Engineering Technologist designation and/or related experience in civil construction/engineering Experience in construction quality control would be an asset Must possess excellent communication and computer skills Able to review contract documents, contract specifications and project plans Experience using nuclear gauges is an asset Strong work ethic and a positive team attitude Strong knowledge of OHSA Willing to travel

Responsibilities Monitor material produced and placed using nuclear densometer gauge Document information and review with field staff Work with consultant staff and/or the owner to achieve Quality Assurance samples as per contract requirements Ensure all QA sampling is completed per contract requirements

Free Services Include: + A s s i s t a n c ) & % ' % " v $ e t t e r s + ! &" ! " $ '##"$& + " % " % & ! % + P " r i a l s / P l a c ! & % + $ ! ! $ ! ! e n t i v % " $ # "y e r s + Acce%% &" # !& $! & " #'& $% + # " * ! & & " $ % " # % $ & & " ! + & $ ! ! # $ " $ % " ! $ $ ! & $ " # "* ! & ! & % )

on the web: cesperth.ca 40 Sunset Boulevard Suite 102 Perth, Ontario, K7H 2Y4 Phone: 613-267-1381 Fax: 613-267-1806 Monday to Friday: 8:30 am to / ednesdays: 10 am to 4 pm

To apply please send your resume and cover letter to: chr11@cruickshankgroup.com no later than May 14, 2014

www.cruickshankgroup.com

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Funded by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, and in part by the Government of Canada.

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Please forward your resume to the attention of Dylaina Wood Fax: 1-855-888-8301 Email: dwood@bayshore.ca Stating resume in subject line

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Seasonal Campsites and Cottages at Wilderness Wonderland on beautiful Bennett Lake, Perth ON. for Privacy, Peace and Quiet. Apply: gww,ppandq@gmail.com 613-267-3711.

Professional Auto Sales and Leasing Representatives Needed If you are a member of the Kemptville Community, have an easy way with people and a strong drive to earn your living selling cars, this is a great opportunity. As part of the Myers Automotive Group we have a huge inventory to sell from, top notch training and the best ongoing support possible. We offer guaranteed monthly earnings. Full medical and dental beneďŹ ts including a Company Vehicle. GM Career Builder Plan. Apply in conďŹ dence to Keith Bean, General Manager 613-258-3403, 1-877-258-2221 or kbean@myers.ca

OAKES TRUCK SALES

We are currently searching for a Heavy Duty truck Mechanic to join our Team in Perth Ontario.

All applicants with proper qualiďŹ cations will be contacted.

No shifts, Monday to Friday 8 till 5. Rate will depend on Experience. INTERNATIONAL Diamond Certified preferred but not Necessary. Experience with Cummins, Caterpillar, Detroit a definite asset. We offer Benefits. Excellent area to Work and Live.

Reporter- 8 month contract Metroland East, Smiths Falls

THE COMPANY A subsidiary of Torstar Corporation, Metroland is one of Canada’s premier media companies. Metroland delivers up-to-the-minute vital business and community information to millions of people across Ontario. We have grown significantly in recent years in terms of audience and advertisers and we’re continuing to invest heavily in developing best-in-class talent, products and technology to accelerate our growth in the media landscape and strengthen our connection to the community. For further information, please visit www.metroland.com. THE OPPORTUNITY Metroland East is seeking a full-time reporter (8 month term) for the Kemptville Advance EMC, eective May 2014. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES The Full Time position requires strong writing and an ability to come up with fresh story ideas. The candidate will be expected to produce cleanly written, interesting stories on a variety of topics – whether news, sports or features – focused on the Municipality of North Grenville, Merrickville-Wolford and surrounding communities – while capturing compelling images. As well as reporting for our newspaper, applicants should have multimedia skills, as they will also be required to provide online content. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR The successful candidate must be able to work well with others, be organized, multi-task under tight deadlines, and have solid news judgment.

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Please email your resume to: canne@carolinasuites.ca - for Dietary Aide dharrison@carolinasuites.ca - for PSW

Developmental Services of Leeds & Grenville is accepting applications for Two Full-Time Positions:

Family and Children Community Counsellor and Adult and Youth Community Counsellor

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STRUCTURAL SUPERVISORS/SUPERINTENDENTS

Minimum Requirements include: • 4 year Bachelor’s Degree (University Degree/ undergraduate degree) in the Humanities, Psychology, Sociology or a related field • 3 years related experience • CPI, CPR and First Aid training • Valid Ontario driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle Please visit www.developmentalservices.com for complete job descriptions. Cover letter with resume must be submitted by Monday, May 5, 2014 to: Executive Director, DSLG, P.O. Box 1688, Brockville, ON K6V 6K8 Fax: (613) 345-1685 or lostler@developmentalservices.com

Estimator / Project Supervisor Local Construction Company has an opening at our Kemptville Division for an Estimator/Project Supervisor, working in the excavation and road construction industry. This position is full-time and includes a benefit package.

The Alzheimer Society of Lanark County is seeking new members for our governance Board. As a Board Member you will be asked to volunteer a few hours of your time each month, including one or two meetings. If you have an interest in or connection with Alzheimer disease or related dementia and also in working on a corporate board, this is a great opportunity.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU • Opportunity to be part of an exciting company at the cutting edge of the media industry • Work for a well-established and respected company that is connected to your communities • Competitive compensation plan and Group RSP • Be part of a company that is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment • We provide individualized career plans and extensive ongoing development opportunities • We’ve got your health in mind; you’ll receive a comprehensive benefits package and a generous vacation plan

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If working for a highly energized, competitive team is your ideal environment, please email your resume to

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Board members work together to develop policy, strategic planning, community relationships, to advocate on behalf of Alzheimer patients and to oversee the Society’s operation. We welcome people with diverse education and practical experience and an interest in helping members of your community.

If you are a self-starter, interested in working in a fast-paced environment, please submit your resume by May 14th, 2014 at 4:00 PM to careers@tackaberryconstruction.com Or in person at: 109 Washburn Road Athens, Ontario

Please send a letter outlining your interest and any skills or assets you believe may be helpful as a director on our Board. If you have further questions please direct them to our ofďŹ ce. Submit your letter of interest, including a brief resume, to: Alzheimer Society of Lanark County C/O Board President 115 Christie Lake Road, Perth, ON K7H 3C6

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Greyleith Limited, now part of the Cruickshank group of companies, has an opening in their Carleton Place location for the following positions:

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Summer Cottage Rentals, weekly rentals from $350. Free children’s program, family friendly resort, 613-267-3470. www.christielakecottages.com

HELP WANTED Deck Installer, Min. 5 years exp. Sub contract work. Need truck/tools. Cut Rite Construction 613-839-0808 Experienced Housekeeping Staff needed, Saturdays and occasional weekdays, $11/hr. Sandy Beach Resort, 10 minutes south of Smiths Falls, 613-283-2080. Full/Part-Time Cleaners/Team Leaders for growing residential cleaning company based in North Gower. Mon-Fri. No evenings. No weekends. All travel paid. $ 1 1 . 0 0 - $ 1 4 . 0 0 / h r. (613)489-3993 or elitecleaning@storm.ca Full-time line cooks wanted at Mex & Co Restaurant. Please apply in person at 55 Gore St E. in Perth. Handyman part-time, as required, must be neat, tidy, versatile, small repairs, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, drywall, painting. 613-257-5711. HELP WANTED!! Make up to $1000 A Week Mailing Brochures From Home! Helping Home Workers Since 2001! Genuine Opportunity! NO Experience Required! Start Immediately! www.TheMailingHub.com INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. No Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. Sign up online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853 Licensed Automotive technician, required for small shop south of Ottawa. Full-time & part-time positions available, must be able to work independently, and be able to interact with customers on a professional level. Top enumeration paid for right individual, apply by email to sales@akcentmotors.com or in person at Akcent Motors Sales Inc. 12032 Dawley Drive, Winchester ON. Palmer & Associates are now hiring for evening and weekend shifts, if you are clean thorough, work well independently, as well as part of a team, have a valid driver’s licence and car, we look forward to hearing from you. Please forward your resume to: palmerscommercialcleanin g@gmail.com Part-time house cleaning position available, in Almonte area, days only, good starting rate. must have transportation. Please send resume to: info@greencleanplus.ca or call 613-461-0093. Part-Time Waitress with Experience only. Nights and weekends. Position available right now at The Gourmet Restaurant, Carleton Place. Send Resume to: Jobs@thegourmet.ca 613-257-2887. Rail Installer, Min. 5 years exp. Sub contract work. Need truck/tools. Cut Rite Construction 613-839-0808

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REGISTERED NURSE Successful candidates are motivated with excellent organizational, problem solving and leadership skills. Experience in Geriatric Nursing preferred but not essential. Please fax or e-mail resume and cover letter to:

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SUMMER JOBS -- We’re looking for bright, energetic people who enjoy the outdoors for employment at our berry farms and kiosks in Nepean, Barrhaven, Manotick, Kanata, Stittsville, Almonte, Carleton Place, Smiths Falls and Perth. Apply at www.shouldicefarm.com

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Willis Kerr Contracting Limited is currently seeking dedicated, safety conscious individuals to fill the following positions‌ Foreman skilled in general sitework/road building Equipment Operators skilled in general sitework/road building Labourers skilled in general sitework/road building AZ Float Driver Minimum 3 years experience - Benefits package available To apply send cover letter and resume to office@williskerrcontracting.com or by fax 613-258-0229 - no phone calls please www.williskerrcontracting.com

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Bookkeeping Services available: Monthly Financials, Gov’t Remittances, Payroll, A/P - A/R, 25+ years experience. Nancy Wiseman 613-551-0999 newfinances@hotmail.com

Free pick-up of old appliances, furnaces, A/Cs, car batteries, electronics, other scrap metal. Scott in Carleton Place 613-240-0374.

Looking for new cleaning clients. I am trustworthy and very efficient. I have had over 5 years experience. Will clean anything! $25/hour. Contact Stacey at 613-256-0136

M&K Renovations looking for jobs: Siding, decking, fencing, drywall, painting, laminated floors, windows, doors. Call Mike for quote, 613-259-2446, 613-464-2622.

Certified Mason. 12 years experience. Chimney repair, restoration, parging, repointing. Brick, block and stone. Small/big job specialist. Free estimates. 613-250-0290.

House Cleaning available in Perth area, windows, errands, laundry, dishes etc. Call Sherri 613-264-0884 and leave a message.

Man with truck will pick up garbage, cut small trees or brush, small moves, packing etc. Reasonable. 613-267-4129.

Renovations & Repairs, General Contractor, Interior & Exterior. Ross Higginson 613-676-3457.

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ANNUAL SPRING MACHINERY CONSIGNMENT AUCTION to be held at Hands Auction Hall, Perth Ontario 3 miles east of Perth on County Rd # 10 K7H 3C3 on Saturday, May 3, 2014 @ 10:00 am Preview 8:00 am

Welcoming farm, construction and heavy equipment, residential and commercial lawn care equipment, material handling equipment, attachments, UTV’s, ATV’s, trucks, cars, motorcycles, recreational equip’t, tools and other related items. An established auction sale with a proven track record. To consign and to receive complimentary advertising call 613-267-6027. Visit website for current listing and photos. Terms: Cash, Cheque, Debit, Visa, M/C - Catering

Auctioneers & Qualified Appraisers JIM & TREVOR HANDS: THE VOICES OF EXPERIENCE Phone: (613) 267-6027 www.jimhandsauction.com WORK WANTED Retiree with talents in gardening, yard maintenance and house cleaning. Looking to help those who need assistance with home and yard care. Located in Perth. Please call 613-326-0210.

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You make the price, I do the work, it’s that simple. Roofing, fencing, yardcleanup, grass cutting, patio & bush work. call Bob 613-205-1239.

Saturday, May 3, multifamily, 8-3. 4073 Hwy 43 (2 km east of 416 at Kemptville exit). Rain date May 4.

BUSINESS SERVICES

Bookkeeping Services Send A Load to the dump, for small businesses. cheap. Clean up clutter, Call 613-257-4344. garage sale leftovers or leaf and yard waste. Tool SHARPENING: 613-256-4613. Tools not cutting it? We sharpen carbide saw Window Washing Wizards, blades, chainsaws, reel Commercial and Residen- mowers, etc. Contact Riley email tial. Book job before May 613-400-7288 30 to receive 5% discount. ssharpening@outlook.com Stittsville Area 613-264-6115.

Almonte Antique Market, 26 Mill St. in historic downtown Almonte. 613-256-1511. 36 vendors. Open daily 10-5. Crosby Flea Market open May 17-October11. Saturdays from 8-2. Info: Eleanor Jones 613-272-2469. Garage Sale- May 3rd, 8 a.m-noon. 12 Charlotte St., Carleton Place. Garage/home sale May 3-4. Down sizing. Tools, household goods, clothing, auto, collectibles, lawn tractor, electronics, records, cd’s, furniture, etc. More details on kijiji 451 Ramsay Concession 12, between Dwyer Hill and Appleton Side Rd. 613-257-1973.

TREASURER Reporting to the Chief Administrative OfďŹ cer, the Treasurer will be a key member of the management team and will be responsible for the overall ďŹ nancial management of the Township including ďŹ nancial planning and forecasting, budgeting, asset management, property taxes and optimization of other revenues. The successful candidate will manage the Finance Department and provide ďŹ nancial leadership and advice to Council and staff to ensure the long term ďŹ nancial sustainability of the Township. The Treasurer will provide ďŹ nancial analysis of programs, projects and proposed initiatives; deliver timely and reliable ďŹ nancial information and oversee the ďŹ nancial management systems to support strategic ďŹ nancial decisions.

Garage/yard/barn sale, 867 (On the bend) Country Street, Almonte. May 17, 18, 19, 9am - 6 pm. Get Ready for the Annual Village of Lyn Garage Sale. Saturday, May 10, 8:30-2. Sign up at 30 Main St West, Lyn to get on the map. See us on Kijiji.

The Township is seeking a motivated and results oriented individual to join our team with solid knowledge of municipal legislation and ďŹ nancial 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.

Large Estate/Yard Sale, Everything from knicknacks to furniture. April 26 and May 3, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Rain or shine. 702 Slater Rd., Heckston.

Please submit a cover letter and resume no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2014 in conďŹ dence to:

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 qualiďŹ cations for employment. Questions about the collection of Information should be directed to the Clerk at the address indicated above.

Yard Sale-moving awaylots of items to go. Saturday, May 10, 8am - 2pm & Sunday, May 11, 9am noon. 9 Jean Marc Drive, Oxford Mills, ON.

Classifieds get results. 283-3182 Toll-free 1-888-9673237 1-888WORD ADS

May 10, several garage sales on Comba Drive Carleton Place, 8:30 am, rain or shine. Moving Sale, Saturday, May 10, 8-12, 48 Balmoral Street, Kemptville. Furniture, tools, housewares, electronics, toys. Perth- Inverness and Argyle Drive neighbourhood (just off Sunset Blvd), over 10 families involved. 8 a.m.-noon. May 3. Something for everyone! Perth Street Flea Market. 27 Perth St., Brockville. Open 9-4:30 Sat. and Sunday. Come all!!

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“Call or email to Book Your Auction Today� Thursday May 1 – May 3 - Brand New Jeans Liquidation. 182 Glenview Road, Smiths Falls. Tag Sale - Thursday & Friday 10 am - 8 pm (BRAND NEW JEANS UP TO 90% OFF) Silver, Buffalo, Mavi, Guess, Parassuco, Lois & MORE. All unsold Stock by Saturday Night will sell by Auction Sunday at 10 am Sunday May 4 2014 - Massive Estate & Consignment Auction. Auction Starts 10 am (preview from 9am) - 182 Glenview Road, Smiths Falls. Antiques, Tools, Furniture, Household, Pellet Stove, See Website for 200 + Pictures! Saturday May 10 2014 - Car Auction & Consignment. Auction Starts 10 am - Book your Vehicle, Lawn Tractor, Boats, Trailers, RV’s & More. Special Low consignment Rate for this Sale only! See Auctioneers for info! Sunday May 11 2014 - On Site Farm Auction. 8929 County Road 42 - Newboro - Auction Starts at 10 am (Preview from 9am) 1963 Massey Ferguson 35 - Bought new - One owner, Firearms, Tractor Attachments, Snowblowers, Gas Lawn Tractor, Tools, 1984 Olds Delta 88 - 94,000 KM, Agot, Crocks,Steel, Antiques, Furniture - Big Auction Sunday May 18 2014 - Estate & Consignment Auction. Auction Starts at 10 am (Preview from 9am) 182 Glenview Road, Smiths Falls - Space Available if you want to sell. Monday May 19 2014 - 43 Acre Farm Real Estate Auction & Massive Chattel Auction. Auction Starts at 10 am - Property will sell 1 PM SHARP! 43 Acre Farm to be sold by Auction - 3 Bedroom Storie and a half Home - Barns, Outbuildings, Amazing Property - Located only Minutes from Merrickville. Space & Tranquility! Chattels: Massive Selection of Antiques, Books, Furniture, Animal Traps, Tin, Agot & Steel. See Website for Pictures of the Property & Chattels. Do not miss this Opportunity for over 43 Acres! THIS IS A MASSIVE AUCTION - PLAN TO SPEND THE DAY.

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Huge Yard Sale, May 3 & 4 9-4p.m. Dangerfield at Townline Road, glassware, china, collectables, CD’s, DVD’s, books, tools, toys etc.

The full position mandate is available on the Township website at www. tayvalleytwp.ca. The salary range is $72,000 to $80,000 (for a 35 hour work week) and a competitive beneďŹ t package makes this an attractive full-time permanent position for the right candidate.

Tay Valley Township Malcolm Morris, Chief Administrative OfďŹ cer 217 Harper Road, Perth, ON, K7H 3C6 or e-mail: cao@tayvalleytwp.ca

Smiths Falls, May 3, 6amnoon, 59 Smiths Falls Avenue, furniture, antiques, jewelry, dishes, household items, rain or shine.

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AUCTION SALE Sat., May 10 at 10:00 a.m. To be held on site at civic #13534 Grantly Rd South East of the Village of Chesterville, travel East on Hwy 43 approx 4 km to Cty Rd 11, turn South travel approx 4 km to Grantly Rd. Turn West travel approx 5 km to Civic #13534 or from the Village of Finch travel West on Hwy 43 approx 8 km to Cty Rd 11, turn south, travel approx 4 km to Grantly Rd. Turn West. Watch for signs. Outstanding Antique Furnishings, tractors, small farm machinery & related items, lawn & garden equip, some equestrian items and much more. Note: Plan to attend, for there is something for everyone. Reason for sale; Farm has been sold Owner & Auctioneer not responsible for loss or accident Terms: Cash or good cheque with proper I.D. Props: Mr. & Mrs. Graham Hutton Auction Conducted By: Peter Ross Auction Services Ltd. Ingleside, ON 613-537-8862 See www.theauctionfever.com for full listing

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TRACTOR, SAWMILL, PINBALL MACHINE SHOP EQUIP. & HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS AUCTION For Alfred & Ruth Penchuk @ 6505 Fallowfield Rd., Kanata, ON on Sat., May 10/14 @ 10 am Kubota B7800 diesel 4WD tractor w Kubota LA402 loader, bucket & forks (612 hrs). Lumber mate 2000 portable sawmill, 22’ bed w Honda 20hp gas motor, complete w sharpener. Skateball pinball machine (mint shape). G.D. 6500 Genamaxx diesel 6.5kwt generator. Craftsman 20hp riding lawn mower. Gas wood chipper on wheels. Tandem axle landscape trailer. Single axle camper type trailer. Diesel fuel tanks w diesel. Banding machine & steel banding. Minter drum brake lathe. Kwik-way disc brake lathe. Wheel pullers. Portable chop saw. 42� steel brake. Horizontal air compressor. Welding tables. Canox Tig welder C-250E-HF. Stihl chain saws – 034 super, 028, ms 180c. Jack stands. Stock roller. Air tire changer. FMG wheel balancer machine. Parts washer. Grind stone on stand. Hydraulic press. Drill press on stand. Qty of drills. 6’ steel Smith Bend 13� swing lathe complete. Qty of mitres. Porta power hydraulic pumps. Honda 9HP wood splitter on rubber. Wood lathe. Radial arm saw. 16� heavy duty surface planer. Battery charger. Trolley jack. 6� jointer. Qty of fire wood & lumber. 3PTH grass cutter. 3PTH post hole auger. Aluminum truck tool box. Gas push lawn mower. Barn land roller. Stihl gas cut-off saw. 2 sets acetylene torches. Qty of manuals incl. Otter & Decoda airplanes plus automotive. Elec. power winch. Logging chains. Alum. step ladder. Paint shaker. Elect. vac pump. Honda WX10 gas waterpump. Good qty of hand, garden, air & elect tools. Small air compressor. Chain winch. Pro Force gas drill. Wheel barrels. Steel gun case. Rem. Winch. Master 8700 12g shot gun. Estate sprayer. 8 pc French Provincial dining room set. Easy glide rocker. D.F. coffee table. Hall bench. Kroehler maple 4 pc bedroom set. Wall unit. Knee hole desk. Side chairs. Roll away bed. Steel shelving. Ant. transit. Cant hook. Rare Hummel lamp. Hummel figurine. Quilts & rack. Inuit Carving. Stereo equip. Trimline treadmill. 14� flatscreen tv. Fireplace tools. Wicker fern stand. Fancy dishes. Great chance to outfit your workshop or buy a good tractor for Spring work. Bring a lawnchair & participate in the bidding. Terms: Cash, Cheque, Debit, Visa, M/C - Catering

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This c1832 house is steeped in style & character. Interior & exterior improvements were done in ’08 & ’09. The front entry door-surround has a stained glass fanlight & side windows. This foyer also boasts a graceful staircase & coat closet. Unquestionably elegant are the spacious parlour & dining rooms. The parlour has a WETT certified Regency insert in marble/wood fireplace surround. The dining room is well appointed & is a perfect fit for larger families or parties. The friendly, working kitchen has maple cabinetry w/ cherry finish & accent lighting. Pantry cupboard. Central 2 pce powder room. A harmonious addition includes a large sun-drenched family room, a laundry room & overhead office/teen retreat/games loft. Adjacent 4 seasons sunroom. The attached wraparound verandah allows for extra living space. Pause & unwind in the large upstairs landing. Also, 3 good-sized bedrooms all w/ closets. Oversized 4 pce bath w/ heat lamp & deep soaker tub. Handsome finishes throughout include refinished plank pine floorboards, bible & cross doors, recessed/some deep well windows, high ceilings & heritage wall colours. High & dry cellar w/ new spray foam. 200 amps. F/A oil furnace. Transferable warranty on water softener system. On well & septic. Inclusives - Newer appliances dishwasher, built-in wall oven, cooktop & window coverings. Steel roofs on all bldgs. Paved drive. Red, steel clad horse barn has 6 new hemlock-lined Behlen country modular stalls w/ “V” doors (3-12’x12’) & (3-10’10’) all w/ concrete floors, rubber mats & windows. Plus tack room. New underground water lines & wash area. This barn is adjacent to paddock for easy turn out. Attached drive shed. Detached hay barn. Plus detached storage/woodshed. New wiring in horse barn & drive shed. 3 grass paddocks w/ 3 good shelters & elec. fencing. Surveyed 49 acres (+/-) w/ 41 acres tiled. Property fronts 2 roads. Also, 2000 ft (+/-) of riverfront at the mouth of Otter Creek to the Rideau Canal. Yearly ‘13 taxes $2367.00 (+/-). For private viewing, terms & conditions, please call our office at 613-267-6027. A great opportunity to acquire a Ford Model T, named the world’s most influential car. The antique treasures can create a savvy decor of mediocre to spectacular. Bring a lawn chair & participate in the bidding. Terms on chattels; Cash, Cheque, Debit, M/C & Visa.

Auctioneers & Qualified Appraisers JIM & TREVOR HANDS: THE VOICES OF EXPERIENCE Phone: (613) 267-6027 www.jimhandsauction.com

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Galop House Bed & Breakfast of Iroquois to be held @ Hands Auction Hall 5501 County Rd 15, Augusta Township Brockville, ON Saturday, May 10 @ 9 a.m. After 13 years the owners of Galop House Bed & Breakfast have decided to retire, the 5 bedroom river home has been sold and the entire contents will be sold by auction. Fantastic furniture, great decorative accents will be yours for the bidding. Please visit our website www.handsauction.com click Online Bidding button to view complete catalogue and pictures. Online Advance Bidding opens Friday May 2 @ 9 a.m. and closes Friday, May 9 @ 12 noon. Bid online or as always we are pleased to see you at the live auction, the choice is now yours! 5501 County Road 15, RR #2, Brockville, ON K6V 5T2 Phone: (613) 926-2919 E-mail: auction@handsauction.com www.handsauction.com

“I think probably the time is right for me and my family more than anything else,” he said of his decision to retire. “I have the same keenness for work that I always did because I really do like my job. But I don’t have the same energy that I had 20 years ago.” MacLaren says what he is most proud of in his 16 years of service to the UCDSB was his role in the construction and equipping of a dozen schools, including our newest secondary schools – Russell High School, Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute, Vankleek Hill Collegiate Institute, and North Grenville District High School. His role has been in preparing tender documents, purchasing land, equipping the schools with desks, SMART boards, chairs and other necessary items, as well as the sale of surplus schools. “I can’t say that I enjoyed any one project over the other, they were all great,” said MacLaren, a certified supply chain management professional. “It was always fun to see one finished, to see it glowing shiny and new, and to think how great it was for kids to go in there to learn.” MacLaren says he enjoyed working with a board that focusses its work through strategic planning. “I think the board’s strategic plan is excellent,” he said. “Why I say that is that it doesn’t matter what you do in this organization, everybody can connect to a 90 per cent graduation rate. We are here as a department to support kids in the classrooms by supporting our schools and our teachers so they can carry out their jobs.” MacLaren oversaw the purchasing team during a time of a major AUCTIONS

program change – the introduction of full-time kindergarten. Over the past five years his team has equipped full-time classes at all of our elementary schools – purchasing a range of items including: children’s sand and water tables, new blackboards, Smart boards, iPads, cubbies, and child-safe coat hooks. The task has been a challenge at times with “many balls in the air.” MacLaren credits a solid purchasing team for helping him be successful. “I’ve always been blessed with very good staff,” he said. In fact, MacLaren says it is the people at the board he will miss most. “I have had the opportunity to work with some of the brightest, most hard-working people I have ever met. A lot of hard work goes on in this place in support of kids that people really don’t see.” The 59-year-old says he has nothing major planned for his retirement. He just wants to spend more time with family – something he has always considered important during his 39-year marriage to wife Chris. He also wants to while away the days boating from his home on Otty Lake, watching his beloved Montreal Canadiens on Saturday nights, and teeing off on area golf courses. When he says goodbye in June, MacLaren says he will have no regrets. “I’m a very fortunate person,” he reflects. “I get up every morning and I really enjoy coming in to work. A lot of people are in jobs where they just can’t say that.” Current assistant manager of purchasing, Brad Notman, has been promoted to replace MacLaren. Submitted by the Upper Canada District School Board.

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– Waterfront Home & Contents 755 River Road, Burritts Rapids, Ontario Saturday May 17 @ 9 a.m.

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Your dream come true! Spacious waterfront family home built with “forever” in mind on private mature treed 1.5 acre lot, gently sloping to the Rideau River. Classic Colonial style, 3 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, oversized rooms, gourmet kitchen open to eating area and family room, maple hardwood and ceramic flooring on 1st and 2nd levels, laminate flooring on lower level, screened in porch, formal living and dining rooms, open balcony library with custom built in bookcases on 2nd floor, oversized double garage with electric heater, low maintenance 46’ X 10’ Trex back deck and so much more! Clearly attention to quality and detail were foremost when built in 1986, even sound proofing the games room on the lower level! Whether you are a boater, kayaker or canoeist the river access will delight you. To view this property please call our office 613-926-2919. CL448558_0410 5501 County Road 15, RR #2, Brockville, ON K6V 5T2 Phone: (613) 926-2919 E-mail: auction@handsauction.com www.handsauction.com THE EMC - 43 - Thursday, May 1, 2014

Waterfront home 19 Rue Stratcona, Norway Bay Bristol, Quebec Saturday May 31, 2014 @ 11 a.m. Open house Sunday, May 18 from 1 p.m.- 2 p.m. Much sought after waterfront home on Ottawa River, originally built as a cottage in 1929 it was eventually converted to a year round 5 bedroom home. This property has approximately 68 ft river frontage by 134 ft deep. Please visit www.handsauction.com or call 613-926-2919 for more information, pictures, terms and conditions.

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MS Campaign kicks off Thursday with carnation sales News – What is Multiple Sclerosis? It is a disease than has an unknown cause, it does not have a cure, but it is the most common neurological disease in Canada, diagnosing an average of three new people a day. It affects people physically, emotionally and it lasts a lifetime. Although the average age group being diagnosed is 15 to 40 years of age, children as young as two have been diagnosed so it can appear really at any age. As the month of May is MS Awareness Month, Perth volunteers are holding their 38th Mothers Day Carnation Campaign which is one of their largest fundraising projects, said Brenda Dube, chair. Volunteers will be selling carnations on May 8 and 9 (the Thursday and Friday prior to Mother’s

Day weekend) as they support the Leeds and Grenville chapter. Prices for the flowers will be the same as last year: $5 for mini bouquets and $6 for the regular sized flowers or two bunches for $10. Donations are always accepted and welcomed as well and volunteers can arrange for receipts to be issued. To support the campaign, you can purchases carnations in Perth from volunteers at Barnabe’s YIG, Brownlee’s Metro, LCBO, Royal Bank & Scotiabank during the main business hours of each location. Dube says that last year’s the chapter raised more than $26,000 “and we would love to do that again to manage the services they offer.” Several local businesses have also placed

Funds used pre-orders and you may find a few restaurants *Funds raised support local Leeds and Grenville could have our carnations on their tables to offer Chapter to fulfill the services it provides support *Research projects aimed at finding the cause and LEEDS & GRENVILLE CHAPTER cure for the disease. The MS Society chose Mother’s Day weekend to SERVICES: * Financial assistance for cost of equipment honour and celebrate all mothers living with MS as or repairs, transportation, some supplies and help women are three times more likely to live with it than men. lines Dube added that without the support of the 30 * Provides information / education through volunteers, this endeavor would not be as successful meetings, and newsletters *Mentoring programs-matching a newly as it is. “Volunteers are amazing to help out,” she said. “I am diagnosed member with experienced members *Support Group-55 yrs and younger focusing always eager to hear from anyone new who would be on creative arts to improve mood and depression interested in helping out, if not this year, next year.” Call her at 613-264-1175 for more information. issues Submitted by Brenda Dube

Art in the Barn event returns to Lombardy in mid summer

Events – Thought you couldn’t afford an original work of art? Art in the Barn is your chance to get an original work of art directly from the artist! At the fourth annual Art in the Barn one can meet more than 40 artists from the Rideau Lakes Artists’ Association displaying an eclectic mix of original artwork, including watercolour, acrylic, oil and batik paintings, and artisans showing painted feathers, pottery, whimsical garden critters, quilting, and bird carvings. This exciting show will be held at the Lombardy Agricultural Society Fairgrounds on Saturday and Sunday, July 12 and 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The spacious and easily accessible Lombardy fairgrounds barn is located six kilometres south of Smiths Falls on Highway 15 at Kelly’s Road.

After last year’s smashing success, the artists are excited about the upcoming year. The Barn provides a fun and relaxed atmosphere to meet with the artists and talk to them about their wide diversity of original artwork. This venue has ample parking and shelter. Admission is free and ten per cent of all sales, together with any contributions to the “Donation Jar”, will be donated to the Do It For Daron fund in support of youth mental health through the Royal. To date, this show has donated more than $10,000 to this worthy cause. For more information about this and other shows of the Rideau Lakes Artists’ Association please visit the group’s website at www. rideaulakesartists.com or call Nora at 613 283 7824. Meet us at the Barn.

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Community – Despite the drizzly weather, the eighth annual Peter Larmand Outdoors Kids Fishing Tournament got under way at the Rideau Ferry Harbour April 26. Above left, Elizabeth Edwards, in back, and Ayden Banfield, are all smiles. Above, Gabriel Leighton was a happy fisherman with dad Rob on hand to help him. Right, siblings Enola and Lochlan Blow compete to catch fish. Proceeds from the event went to CHEO. Photos by ASHLEY KULP

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Fishing tournament organizers Robin Coyle, left, and Katrina SauvĂŠ cook up lunch for participants. Each year, the derby provides prizes for each child, as well as honours for those who catch the biggest and largest amount of fish.

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Rural business needs to embrace social media to thrive, survive By DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@metroland.com

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Nataleigh Ballantyne, a technology coach and social media strategist spoke at the “Social Media Seminar for Rural Business,” hosted by MPP Randy Hillier, at the Best Western Plus Hotel on Tuesday, April 22. to see what people are saying about you online. It has never been easier to reach your demographic.” She pointed to statistics which show just how much Canadians are now using social media to make personal business decisions: • 60 per cent of all Canadians now have a social media profile, • 48 per cent of all Canadians with a social media profile like or follow at least one brand or company on a social media site, • 90 per cent of consumers back brands after interacting via social media, • the average income of a Pinterest user is $100,000 annually, • The average age of a Pinterest user is 25 to 36, • 77 per cent of smartphone users use their phone to research a product, • 89 per cent of those smartphone users search for local information. But knowing your audience is crucial to know which platform to use. “Teens are not into Facebook,” she revealed. “They are into SnapChat.” Other social media sites have multiple uses. “YouTube is great because you can share that video on most of your platforms,” she said. “That content can be re-used and reused.” While every business does not need to be utilizing every site, instead using sites where your customers already congregate online, when it comes to LinkedIn, she could not talk it up enough. “Everybody should be on LinkedIn,” she said. “The second thing that pops up (when you Google your name) will be your LinkedIn,” profile, hopefully after your business web site. She also stressed that brevity is also crucial in an online profile.

“Describe your business in two sentences,” she said. “You have 20 seconds to tell me what you do before I turn the page.” Businesses like Canadian Tire are turning their attention to their top percentile of shoppers, those who purchase the highest-end products, and the greatest amount of them. Many other businesses – and even political parties, like the federal Conservatives or Alberta’s Progressive Conservatives – create fictional characters, representatives of their target customer, or, voter. Chatelaine magazine’s target reader is, in fact, a real person, a suburban mother from the Greater Toronto Area. Lululemon, however, created the persona of Ocean. “She is Lululemon’s ideal client,” she said. “Every time they make black stretch pants, they are not just making black stretch pants. They are making black stretch pants for her,” with a personality profile that includes income level, gender, age, education, and even travel preferences. Some target audiences can have little idiosyncrasies. “Midnight is when real estate agents are online because you guys don’t need sleep, apparently,” she said. So, if she were targeting that audience, she would post around the midnight hour, when they are most likely to see it. Just as local businesses like McLean Insurance use family photos, hockey ticket give-aways and contests to drive its online presence, she encouraged other local businesses to “always share a photo or video. If you don’t have a reason for me to stop and browse, I will just scroll right past,” so, avoiding pages of only text is to be avoided. Reflecting your personality online is also important.

“You can’t fool anybody online,” she said. She pointed to the most popular post on Hillier’s web site last year – it was nothing even remotely political but was, rather, the announcement of Hillier’s new grandson. She encouraged a mix of 70 per cent fun posts, and 30 per cent more serious articles to post. She admitted that Facebook can be “a huge distractor,” and that 40 minutes can easily slip away, which is why she urged businesses to set aside an afternoon a month to plot out their social media strategy for the coming four weeks, including when articles or photos or video are posted. “Social media is like a pet. You need to grow the pet, nurture the pet, engage the pet,” she said. “(But) think of all the love you get from the pet.” Towards the end of her speech, Perth businesses showed just how good they can be at selling themselves, when Ballantyne mentioned most of her friends were getting married and that her boyfriend of eight years – seated around the corner, working on his laptop – had yet to ask her to marry him. “No pressure,” she joked, before an audience member pointed out that Burns Jewellers was less than a block away. Another called out that Perth is the self-appointed wedding capital of eastern Ontario. In introducing Ballantyne, Hillier said that rural businesses needed to get on board the social media juggernaut, since they were already facing significant challenges as it is. “For many years, we have seen our market place diminishing, and our resources and people going to urban areas,” he said. But with social media, “you can be anywhere, work anywhere.”

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Business – Nataleigh Ballantyne knows that she is the one. She’s the one you want, the one you are looking for, and, if you are lucky, she is looking for you, online no less. “I am your target market online,” the technology coach and social media strategist said last week, before a business crowd of about 80 at the “Social Media Seminar for Rural Business.” The event was hosted by Lanark, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington MPP Randy Hillier, at the Best Western Plus Hotel on Tuesday, April 22. “I am a visitor to Perth. I do fun things here in Perth, but I don’t live here.” So where does she go for her information about what to see and do in Perth? Online, of course. But for some businesses, the new social media tools, from Twitter to Instagram, YouTube to Facebook, SnapChat to Digg, can be confusing and scary. “If you don’t know what a hashtag is, don’t worry,” she said, encouraging them to be selective. “If your audience is not on Twitter, don’t jump on Twitter. Ballantyne is also the former director of communications for the Economic Club of Canada, and has also worked with the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts and RE/MAX Ontario/ Atlantic. She was also a former onair personality at CFMK 96 FM, a classic rock station in Kingston, and so is not unfamiliar with eastern Ontario – including the technology lag felt in some areas. One attendee noted that she does not have access to high-speed Internet in her part of Mississippi Mills. “That could be an issue,” said Ballantyne. Hillier jumped in to note that 95 per cent of the county had access to high-speed Internet – with hopes to chip away at the remaining five per cent. For all of the time that one spends tending to your businesses’ social media presence, there is a payoff, even if only with your bottom line. “It is a lot of time,” she admitted, “but it is not a lot of money: free.” She was also quick to caution that, unlike an ad in the newspaper, a straight sales pitch, online “is not a marketing stream. It is a conversation. If I use you to sell my house, I want to be able to tell my friends to use you. We (consumers) are telling people about the experience. We are having a conversation, before we get into a hard sell. They are customers and clients, but they are also people.” Even though some businesses may feel weird about putting their photograph online, Ballantyne urged them to make the plunge since a customer walking into their store is going to see their face anyway. She used Hillier as an example. “If I just wandered into Fiddleheads and I saw him there, I would know him from online… and I could approach him,” she said. You can keep the conversation going by using Twitter, for example, where “you can tweet and respond back to them,” to let them “get to know you… It’s very easy

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Bears add nine players to roster from CCHL draft Sports – The Smiths Falls Bears didn’t have a first round pick in this year’s Central Canada Hockey League draft but made up for that shortfall with their top choice of the second round. The club picked up big forward Cole Busschaert of the Jr. B Gananoque Islanders with the 16th overall selection. The 18-year-old Kingston native led the Islanders in scoring this past season with 55 points (18 goals and 37 assists) in 45 games. At 6-2 and 185-lb., Busschaert also collected seven goals and five assists in the Eastern Ontario Jr. B playoffs. With their second pick of the second round (23rd overall), the Bears picked up Corey Symington of the Upper Canada Cyclones. The 15-year-old left winger is listed at 6-1, 170-lb. The Bears didn’t stray far from home for their third selection. Soonto-be 15-year-old Brock Boisclair of Smiths Falls joined the Jr. A club as the 35th overall pick. The 5-7,

138-lb forward played with the Upper Canada major bantam Cyclones this past season. The following are the Bears’ remaining selections from Monday’s draft: • Dylan McMahon, 14, 5-11, 175-lb. forward, Ottawa Senators • Ricky Young, 18, 5-10, 177-lb., OHA Gold • Christopher Bernard, 14, defenceman, Ottawa Senators • Matt Downey, 16, 6-ft., 150-lb. forward, Silver 7 • Quinn Gordon, 17, 5-11, 152-lb. forward, Ottawa Senators • Jacob Willard, 16, 5-10, 160-lb. forward, Nepean Raiders. The CCHL draft took place on Monday night at the Earl Armstrong Arena, home of the Gloucester Rangers. A total of 126 players were selected in the 10-round event.

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Protected by Bears Bantam protects (left) Central Park’s Connor Senken, 14, and (right) Stittsville’s Eric Sutherland, 15, pose with Smiths Falls Bears head coach Mark Grady, after the Central Canada Hockey League draft. The CCHL Elite Entry Bantam draft is where the teams protect younger players, and is held prior to the CCHL Entry Draft. The drafts were held this year at the Earl Armstrong Arena in Gloucester on April 29.

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Valley Elite squad captures spring hockey tournament championship (Winchester), Owen Goodwin (Carleton Place), Cole Shepherdson (Brockville), Hunter McKnight (Stittsville), Lyndon Lamb (Smiths Falls), Mason Tompkins (Gananoque), Jack Storie (Smiths Falls), Thomas McLean (Westport), Gavin Clarke (Brockville), Peyton Veltkamp (Prescott) and Joe Devlin (Carleton Place). Coaching staff included Mason Shepherdson (assistant), Chad Storie (assistant), Shawn Devlin (assistant), Jeff Nicholson (head coach) and Dominic Peladeau (trainer).

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Sports – Congratulations to the 2006 Valley Elite AAA Spring Hockey Team on winning backto-back tournaments this spring. Their first tournament was in Kingston (April 1113) and they won in dramatic fashion in overtime to defeat the Burlington Cougars. This past weekend they defeated the Upper Ottawa Valley Vipers in the final game in a tournament played at the Smiths Falls Memorial Community Centre. The team is comprised of Ben Peladeau (Smiths Falls), Jacob Brown (Napanee), Cole Nicholson (Smiths Falls), Warren Halpenny

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Wrestling legend the Honky Tonk Man lands in Smiths Falls May 10 hsorour@perfprint.ca

Sports – Smiths Falls Fight Night is taking place May 10, and the legendary Honky Tonk Man is looking forward to being back with Great North Wrestling. “Devon runs a really good organization and he puts on good shows for good causes,” said Roy Wayne Farris a.k.a. the Honky Tonk Man over the phone from his home in Gilbert, Arizona. Great North Wrestling, run by Devon Nicholson has been organizing wrestling shows since 2007 and in those years has had more than 100 events. “The Honky Tonk Man has been in about 30 or our events, because he’s a great entertainer, and as a former WWE champion in the 80’s he’s a good draw,” said Nicholson, adding, “he’s very good with kids. He always does pictures and autographs with his fans but with kids he takes fun pictures, he’s just really good with them,” said Nicholson. In 1987 the Honky Tonk Man was the WWF wrestling champion for a record 64 weeks. He’s looking forward to what he describes as a traditional wrestling event, intimate and family friendly at the arena. Even though he does anywhere from 40

The Honky Tonk Man to 50 shows a year all over North America, Farris says he still gets a kick out of it. “I really enjoy it, at the end of May, I’ll have put in 37 years and it’s still exciting,” said Farris. “I love what I do. It’s a fountain of youth for me.” Most of Farris’s weekends are spent doing shows somewhere in North America. On April 26 he was in Jackson, Ohio and next weekend he’ll be in Columbus, Ohio and then it’s Smiths Falls. “I’m on the road 38 weekends of the year, because you know Monday to Friday I’m back in the retirement home playing shuffleboard with wrap around glasses,”

he jokes. Farris is no stranger to Canada, and not just on a professional level. “I lived off and on in Calgary for five years, my wife is a Calgarian, Canadian and my son was born in Canada. Both my kids are Canadian citizens,” said Farris. Since most of his gigs are on weekends given that there aren’t a lot of wrestling events happening on weekdays he gets to enjoy a few rounds of golf. “Down here I can golf all year round, and it’s walking distance, so as soon as I get off the phone, I’m going to walk on over there and play me a round of golf,” said Farris. So what will the Honky Tonk Man bring to Smiths Falls? “Well I’m coming up to wrestle of course, but I might sing, and someone could end up wearing a guitar for a necklace,” he growls. Both the singing and the guitar necklace are of course Honky Tonk signatures ever since the days when he wrestled Hulk Hogan and Jake (The Snake) Roberts. “That’s his gimmick, the Elvis impersonation. In fact when he first started out, they figured the Elvis gimmick would brand him as a good guy, but it didn’t and

he still got booed every time he appeared so they kept his bad boy persona with the Elvis twist,” explains Nicholson. So while Honky Tonk Man entertains the crowds, Nicholson will be making his first return to the ring right here in town after a three-year hiatus and face off against the current and three year reigning Heavy Weight Champion Jeremy Prophet.

Tickets to Fight Night at the Smiths Falls Memorial Community Centre are $15 - $25 in advance, going up by $5 at the door; $2 from every ticket sold will go to the Gerry Lowe Memorial Foundation as will the proceeds from the 50/50 draw that night. Tickets are available at the arena, at Rideau Winery in town and from ticketweb.ca.

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Rugby season opens Destiney Sherman of Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute runs away from the pack against North Dundas District High School in an opening rugby tournament last week in Beckwith. SFDCI RedHawks hosted the game and won. Photo by TABITHA HUTCHINGS

Rugby season off and running with good showing by SFDCI Sports - Last week the Smiths Falls District Collegiate RedHawks girls’ rugby team competed in their first tournament which was held by SFDCI at Beckwith. The girls played two hard games coming out with their first win 15-5 over North Dundas District High School. Shortly after, they played their second game against St. Joseph from Cornwall, tying 5-5. Tries were scored by Dani Ferguson-Jamer, Sam Gow, Keara Doyle, and Destiney Sherman. “Overall it was a very successful day and a great way to start the season,” said coach Jason Swarbrick. The senior boys rugby team is off to a great start as well competing in two tournaments. Junior boys start their season on Thursday May 1st as they host a tournament in Beckwith. League play starts April 29 at approximately 1:30 p.m. at Beckwith.

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Smiths Falls high school athlete joins Ottawa Knights to play baseball By HOWAIDA SOROUR hsorour@perfprint.ca

Sports – Darius Cameron has secured himself a spot on the pitcher’s mound for a competitive AA Ottawa baseball team. On April 26, the young Smiths Falls pitcher was at the Ottawa Stadium playing with his team, the U18 AA Ottawa Knights, against the AA l’Attak de Gatineau during Baseball Day in Ottawa. “Fergie Jenkins (was) there to throw the first pitch at the Ottawa Stadium,� said the 17-yearold who has joined the Ottawa Knights and was among the few double AA players selected to participate in the AAA Knights Spring Training program in Florida. “We went to Fort Pierce, Florida for March Break, and played five games against university teams,� said Darius. New to the Ottawa Knights, Darius didn’t know anyone on the team when he hopped onto the bus for the 32-hour non-stop ride. “A lot of the guys were coming back to the team, and they treated me like I was already on the team. By the time I got back from Florida I knew everyone,� he said. The Grade 11 SFDCI student has played both hockey and baseball in Smiths Falls since he was a young child. He even tried out for the Perth Blue Wings at one point, but though he made it to the final cut he didn’t get on the team. Then earlier this year, he found out he could try out for the Ottawa Knights Baseball. “It was only going to cost $20 to go to tryouts and so it was worth it to go and get that practice Photo by HOWAIDA SOROUR in before the season started and loosen up my arm,� Darius said. He’s also planning to go to the Major League Darius Cameron has joined the Ottawa Knights AA team and was one of the few selected Baseball scouting session this summer. to join the AAA spring training session in Florida over March Break.

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“I was throwing in the bullpen and I hit 68 mile per hour with my knuckleball – that was one of my proudest moments,� said Darius. There aren’t a lot of knuckleball pitchers around, according to Kevin and few that master that speed with that particular pitch. But it’s the entire game and the camaraderie of the bench that Darius really enjoys. The soft spoken and quiet teenager, figures he has most of the attributes that make a good player. “Don’t mess up, field a ball well, be a contact hitter, be able to hit all the gaps on the field, be able to throw the ball accurately, have a good attitude and (be) a good team player,� said Darius. This is the young man’s first year playing competitive baseball but he still plans to play with the Smiths Falls Redmen this year as well, when he’s not on the road with the Knights. His next big event will be playing at the Montreal Mizuno June 6 to 8 and then it’s off to Chatham July 18 to 20. “I love the competition,� said Darius.

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SFDCI students head to Canada-Wide Science Fair in Windsor, May 10-17 By HOWAIDA SOROUR hsorour@perfprint.ca

Community – It’s proving to be a golden year for Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute. Two students from SFDCI have won gold at the Rideau St. Lawrence Science Fair and will be travelling to Windsor, Ont., from May 10 to May 17 to the Canada-Wide Science Fair. Mackenzie Gamman and Kathleen Tones, both Grade 10 students, won first place in the intermediate division and best of fair overall with a chemistry experiment that has an environmental component. “We wanted to see how different ingredients in dish soap would affect plant growth,” said Gamman. The students took four popular dish soap brands and used three different concentrations of each to water plants. They found that all but one dish soap either inhibited plant growth or killed them within 20 days. “We found out that Green Works didn’t affect the plants in a bad way and didn’t affect the plants at all,” said Gamman. Although the two students were surprised to be named best in fair, they know they had a good presentation. “We had a really good real life application and the thinking behind the experiment was quite complex, so that helped,” said Tones. An excellent working rapport also helped because they’ve been working on this since November to get ready first for the school science fair and then having won that, preparing for the Rideau St. Lawrence Science Fair. Now they’re

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The four regional science fair winners all plan to go on to study science after graduation from Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute. Shown here from left, Ben Ireland, Mackenzie Gamman, Kathleen Tones and Jordan Taylor with the numerous awards they collected at the Rideau St. Lawrence Science Fair held in Brockville this year. working on their third version of the wide fair. dents and I’m really proud of them,” same experiment to take to the Canada“They’re really hard working stu- said Shelley Hogan, the science and en-

vironment teacher who mentored them through the entire process. With each repetition they’ve been able add more depth to their study; learn more about their subject. “We’re doing a lot more research on the soap ingredients and how they affect the environment, plants and animals,” said Tones, who plans to pursue veterinary medicine. “And we’re reading articles on the subject of soap ingredients and what is happening today and what was used in the past,” said Gamman, who plans to pursue physiotherapy and sports medicine. The two girls are looking forward to their all-expenses paid trip to Windsor to represent SFDCI, but they were not the only SFDCI winners at the Rideau St. Lawrence Fair. The overall silver medalists at the regional fair were also SFDCI students. Grade 12 students Ben Ireland and Jordan Taylor took first place in the senior division and second place overall at the fair with their experiment “Just Ignore It.” Their life science experiment looked at how distractions affected people’s performance. While another SFDCI student Destiny Perry took third place in the senior division. The awards accumulated by the SFDCI teams at the regional fair also earned the high school the regional Secondary School Achievement Award. “The award is granted each year in recognition of the high school that accumulates the greatest number of individual awards at the regional level,” said Steve Hall, history, civics and guidance teacher at SFDCI.

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Take notice that on Tuesday, May 13th, 2014, the Council of the Township of Beckwith will hold a public meeting, pursuant to the Development Charges Act, 1997, to present and obtain public input on the Township’s proposed development charges by-law and underlying background study. Development charges are levied against new residential development, and are a primary source of funding for growth-related capital expenditures. Township capital services include general government, ďŹ re, recreation facilities, park development and public works. All interested parties are invited to attend the Public Meeting:

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SUMMER STUDENT EMPLOYMENT Beckwith Township is now accepting student applications for the position of Administrative/ Events Assistant responsible for administrative, ďŹ nancial duties and assisting with special events. The successful candidate must be registered as a full-time student during the preceding academic year and intending to return to school on a fulltime basis during the next academic year. QualiďŹ ed candidates are invited to submit a detailed resume clearly marked “Administrative/ Events Assistantâ€? prior to 12:00 noon, May 12th, 2014 to: Cynthia Moyle, CAO Township of Beckwith cmoyle@twp.beckwith.on.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for candidate selection purposes.

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Community – The Ducks Unlimited Smiths Falls Committee once again filled the Lombardy Agricultural Hall for its 26th annual fundraising dinner, raffle and auction April 26. Auction services were provided by Joynt Auction Company Ltd. Left, William Joynt auctioned off a variety of prints, decoys and prize packages throughout the evening. Above, Hugh Colton, left, and John Joynt take bids. Left, Ducks Unlimited Smiths Falls Committee member Shawn Dowdall holds up ‘Winter’s Wolf’ by Guy Hobbs, one of the paintings up for grabs. Far left, committee member Garry Badour shows off a decoy. In the last three years, the event has raised more than $83,000 for wetland conservation.

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News – Guest speaker at the St. John Ambulance Annual General Meeting and awards night was vice chair of community duty for St. John Ontario Council, Armand LaBarge. “One of the reasons, we are gathered here this evening is to honour the countless hours, days, weeks and years that the people in the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark Branch of St. John Ambulance have selflessly contributed to make this community and other counties in the United Counties and Lanark, a safer place to live and to raise a family,” said LaBarge. Each spring, the local St. John Ambulance Branch recognizes the dedication and volunteerism of their members by presenting certificates, trophies and awards. Among these awards is the prestigious Major C.B.C. Broadbent Award, given to the individual who most embodies the organization’s core purpose. “She has always been a very dedicated member of St. John Ambulance,” said chief of community service, Leeds, Grenville and Lanark Branch of St. John Ambulance, Bud Eyre. “Besides her dedication to St. John Ambulance, she works as a community nurse and always has a smile for everyone. She exemplifies what a St. John member should be. She’s eager to learn, eager to help and eager to please. This year’s winner is Vera Dulysh.” Dulysh is a Kingston resident who travels back and forth to attend meetings and to perform her duties. Other members in the adult cat-

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Recipient of the Major C.B.C. Broadbent Award of Leeds, Grenville and Lanark Branch of St. John Ambulance was Vera Dulysh (right) as congratulated by past chairperson Laura Noonan. Dulysh received this prestigious award due to her continued eagerness to learn, help and caring attitude.

egory received certificates, awards and trophies for service duty hours, most duty hours, best new member and the Col. W. S. Watson Award. Car seat technicians with the St. John Ambulance’s Child Car Seat Clinic were acknowledged for their tireless work. A key announcement with re-

gards to the Child Car Seat Clinic was the new partnership with Brockville’s Canadian Tire. With this support, the Child Car Seat Clinic will be held at the Canadian Tire location. Moving onto the youth, one by one they were recognized with certificates, proficiency badges, spe-

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work this pair did and do, as part of the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog program. Sophie is well known at Sherwood Park Manor and the two BACLA (Brockville and Area Community Living Association) homes in Mallorytown and according to Robb, looks forward to her visits. In LaBarge’s speech, he noted that for over a century St. John volunteers have been dedicated to the vision of helping Canadians to improve their health, their safety, their quality of life by providing services and first aid training. “While the financial contributions of St. John community services volunteers could be calculated in the millions of dollars, I think the contribution that we make in the safety of Canadians is not measurable,” said LaBarge. “When you take into account 13 million Canadians devote almost three billion hours to their volunteer activities; that’s the equivalent of 1.1 million full-time jobs here in Canada.” He continued to say that the 13 million included the 52 SJA volunteers at the local branch who contributed about 17,000 hours of volunteer service to the community. In Ontario alone, 5,000 volunteers covered more than 4,500 public events which represent more than 240,000 medical personnel response volunteer hours. This didn’t include the therapy dog program, the youth training, car seat and other services. The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark Branch of St. John Ambulance is on duty at various events throughout the region which is a vital service to local communities.

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This carrot spice bundt cake is sure to become a staple in your recipe box. • 2 tbsp (25 mL) butter, at room temperature • 1-1/2 to 2 cups (375 to 500 mL) sifted icing sugar • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) vanilla • Squeeze of lemon

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GET ALL MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY INVOLVED IN YOUR CHARITABLE GIVING the perfect amount to leave children is enough “money so that they would feel they could do anything, but not so much that they could do nothing. ” One of the most challenging estate planning questions that parents have to wrestle with is how much of their estate should they leave to their children. As Warren Buffet once famously remarked,

Once parents have provided an appropriate amount of financial support to their children, they are often motivated to give back to the community. An increasing number of Canadian families are establishing family foundations in order to encourage all family members to get involved in the family’s charitable giving.

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Sometimes it’s a tough road to tow for roadside assistance Lifestyle – A local reader wrote in recently to outline some difficulties he had this past winter with a roadside assistance provider. On a particularly cold day in early December, he called the Volkswagen Canada roadside assistance office to report his still-under-warranty VW wouldn’t start in his driveway. They contacted their service provider, CAA, who dispatched a local truck. Our VW owner was surprised to learn that the tow truck wasn’t equipped with booster cables, and was only prepared to tow the vehicle to the nearest VW dealership. While the VW was being loaded on the flat/tilt bed truck, our owner reports he warned the tow operator that the front bumper cover was coming close to being struck on the bed of the truck. The driver ignored his comment and the bumper did scrape on the platform causing some damage. At this time the tow operator presented a damage waiver for the VW owner to sign. He naturally refused and the vehicle was deposited back into his driveway. The vehicle was eventually started and our owner took the vehicle soon after to a body shop to repair the damage at a cost of $180. When he presented this invoice to the towing company’s office looking for reimbursement, they refused, telling him to take the matter up with his own liability insurance. He figured the only recourse left was to seek a judgment through the Small Claims Court and as he was filling out the paperwork, he decided to report all this to VW Canada. VW Canada did an investigation and determined our owner merited reimbursement and sent him a cheque for the full amount. He was happy with that side of the story, but wonders what might have happened if he was stranded on a lonely highway in a blizzard. He also questioned the ethics of asking for a

Car Counsellor BRIAN TURNER damage waiver to be signed after his car was damaged. I forwarded his email to me (with his permission) to both the towing company and VW Canada and asked for their response. The towing company provided a rather terse response indicating they had forwarded my inquiry to their lawyer and nothing further was heard from them. However VW Canada provided this response for the record: “Thank you for the opportunity to address this issue. I’m very sorry that this customer has had a negative experience, but am gratified that Volkswagen Canada was able to resolve the matter to his satisfaction. Our roadside assistance program is administered by a third party, and we expect the same level of service our customers do when dealing with us directly. I spoke with a representative there and here was the response, which I believe is quite excellent: The standard industry practice to request a customer’s signature on a waiver form is solely for purpose of confirming pre-existing damage prior to the vehicle being towed. Once the service has been rendered, it is too late for the service provider to request that the customer sign a damage waiver. Volkswagen Roadside Assistance has a process in place to

review and investigate any allegations made against service providers; and we endeavor to take corrective actions to guarantee complete customer satisfaction. Safety and security is number one priority when providing roadside assistance services to our customers. Any actions by a service provider that would preclude the customers’ safety would be dealt with accordingly. I think that we, from our end, have done a good job with this customer and hope that he has many happy years of motoring.” Thomas Tetzlaff, Volkswagen Canada It’s not very useful advice to simply say, deal with a service provider you know and trust in a situation like this. Few consumers ever develop a repeat customer relationship with a tow-truck operator and both groups seldom meet under the best circumstances. As well almost no stranded motorist knows in advance, which operator will be dispatched to his or her assistance. When making a call for roadside on a bitterly cold winter day, advise the operator whether or not your vehicle is on the side of the road or in the driveway at home. This will let them properly prioritize calls. If you suspect only a boost is required, ask if the truck can provide that service or if your vehicle must be towed. I wouldn’t sign any property damage waiver until I could first document the present condition of the property. Since most of us are tethered to a cell phone or at least have a camera, take photos to protect both yourself and the tow operator. If you run into a concern, take it up with the agency that you first communicated with. As our VW owner found out, the carmaker seemed to be more interested in his satisfaction

than the towing company. With stories like this it’s no surprise that the following action hasn’t been initiated before. The Ontario government recently announced new legislation on tow truck operators to regulate both them and car storage facilities. The proposed new rules would require tow truck operators and storage providers to: A) Have permission from a consumer or someone acting on behalf of the consumer before charging for towing and storage services. B) Publicly post prices and other information, like the operator’s name and contact information. C) Accept credit card payments from consumers. D) Provide an itemized invoice listing the services provided and the total cost. “We are strengthening consumer protection for drivers involved in traffic collisions or in need of roadside assistance. Drivers should have the confidence that the tow truck operator helping them is reputable and will treat them fairly,” Tracy McCharles, Ontario Minister of Consumer Services commented. 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.ca listing ‘Question for the Car Counsellor’ on the subject line or by post to Record News Communications, 5 Lorne St., P.O. Box 158, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4T1]. When using regular mail, please supply a phone number if you seek direct contact (due to volume, I can’t always promise replies). Yours in service, Brian Turner

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Let the sounds of spring be heard on Blueberry Mountain May 11 ing, The public will have an opportunity to experience some of these amazing sounds at this year’s Spring Nature Walk on Blueberry Mountain scheduled for Sunday, May 11. The theme for this event is Let Their Voices Be Heard and visitors will be offered a hands-on experience using the Soundscapes equipment and be introduced to this exciting way of relating to nature with Chad Clifford, bioacoustics technician. Howard Clifford will make a short presentation on the importance of listening to complement the nature experience. As Soundscapes pioneer Bernie Kraus has asserted, “A picture may be worth a thousand words but a natural soundscape is worth a thousand pictures.” The Spring Nature Walk on Blueberry Mountain is an annual fundraiser for the MMLTC which works to legally protect properties as nature reserves for future generations. This beautiful 1,250-acre wilderness property, called cliffLAND after the Clifford family who placed it under protection with the land trust in 2009, had more than 1,000 visitors last year. Blueberry Mountain lies on the highest

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The Missisippi Madawaska Land Trust Conservancy will host its annual Spring Nature Walk on Blueberry Mountain May 11. The theme is Let Their Voices Be Heard and bioacoustics technician, Chad Clifford, will offer visitors hands-on experience using Soundscapes equipment, shown above.

range in Lanark County and provides an incredible 180° vista from the lookout at its peak. It has been named by county residents as one of the Seven Wonders of Lanark County. Registration for the Spring Nature Walk begins at 9:30 a.m. on May 11 and the Soundscaping opportunities and the guided hike up the mountain starts at 10 a.m. sharp. A donation of $10 per person (children under 12 are free) will go towards maintenance of the land trust’s protected properties. It takes about 45 minutes to reach the mountaintop following a gentle slope, with only one short, steep climb at

the top. Certificates are awarded those 80 and over and to children who make the trek. Blueberry Mountain boasts a large membership in its kids’ clubs and also has a growing membership in its 80 plus club. Refreshments will be served following the hike. CliffLAND is located at 502 Hills of Peace Road in Flower Station and a map with directions may be downloaded at the MMLTC website at www.mmltc.ca. For more information, call the Clifford family at 613-259-3412. Submitted by the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust Conservancy.

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Community – One of the first sounds that heralds the coming of spring is the evocative honking of Canada Geese returning from their long migration. Long before we spot their arrival in the classic V-shaped formation, we hear their instantly recognizable calls. There has been much study into the hidden meanings and purpose of all this honking, and indeed of many animal sounds. The study of the sounds of animals, as well as the positive and negative effects of sound in their environments, is called bioacoustics. Bioacoustics is a relatively new branch of science which uses cutting-edge technology to record and analyze the sounds of wildlife. Thanks to a grant from the TD Friends of the Environment, the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust Conservancy (MMLTC) has been able to purchase some of this equipment and software and to hire a bioacoustics technician to help launch a wildlife monitoring program on its protected properties. In addition to the monitoring, the Land Trust has purchased equipment to enhance the sounds of nature for individual listen-

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CECC union says ministry taking pre-emptive action to prepare to lock out employees months ahead of contract talks scheduled for the October negotiation time, noting that he feels the ministry always stresses that staff are looking for increased wages. “It’s not about that, it’s about the safety of the public as a whole,” as well as that of staff members and inmates, he says. Health and safety issues, like understaffing, overcrowding - and the associated violence - as well as being equipped with the appropriate, effective safety gear rank at the top of issues employees want addressed during their contract negotiations, Butsch said. Butsch notes that while he has not received confirmation, there is a flurry of rumours circulating around the institution that the ministry also plans to spend more money to build a secondary entrance at the back of the jail to transport in managers and supplies in case of a labour disruption. But, he adds that if it comes to workers either being locked out or walking out, they will be picketing at any entrance used at the institution. Ultimately, Butsch says the ministry is sending the wrong message to staff by essentially indicating they aren’t even interested in taking part in fair negotiations.

“Morale is down because of that,” he says, noting that while the ministry’s move is discouraging for employees, it also serves to help unite them under a common cause. “Generally staff don’t

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Morrison adds that there are currently several projects ongoing at the local jail, including, “upgrades to the fire safety system/alarm, seasonal maintenance/site servicing/ HVAC upgrades, washroom upgrades and space optimization (e.g., programming or training).” But, he stopped short of including manager accommodations in the list of projects provided, and further requests for clarification and estimated costs and time lines for the construction were not answered. Morrison did say that work being done, “will also provide lasting improvements to institutions that will help us ensure the safety and security of both staff and inmates.” However the union reports the ministry is being “secretive” about the construction, adding the employer is “taking extreme measures to ensure that unionized staff are denied access to these areas.” “The current collective agreement is not due to expire until the end of December 2014,” says Dan Sidsworth, the elected representative for correctional members with the union. “This can only mean one

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National Gallery of Canada announces annual art contest for teens News – Recently, the National Gallery of Canada (NGC) launched the fourth edition of its popular contest So You Want to Be an Artist? Youth aged 16 to 19 from across the country are invited to submit their work by May 21. Submitted works will be shown on the site soyouwanttobeanartist.ca so that visitors can vote for their favourite. The 12 entries with the most votes will be shown at the Gallery from July 28 to Sept. 1. From those 12 entries, a jury of visual arts experts will select the three most outstanding works. The grand prize winner will receive an exclusive behind-the-scenes visit of the gallery. So You Want to Be An Artist? is made possible thanks to the generous support of RBC Foundation. New this year: an art expert will choose three additional works that he or she believes deserve to be exhibited and considered by the jury for one of the grand prizes. In 2013, So You Want to Be an Artist? attracted 203 teens from all across Canada, and

more than 25,000 votes were cast on the contest website. A total of 151,412 users visited the site, a 14 per cent increase from the previous year. “Since launching in 2011, So You Want to Be an Artist? has been growing in popularity among youth, and we hope to see more and more of them enter,” said NGC manager of youth and school programs Gary Goodacre. “We are always blown away by the superb quality of the works submitted.” A panel of judges will evaluate the 15 finalists’ artworks on the following criteria: clarity of theme and message; originality and imaginativeness; and thought and feeling provoked in the viewer. How to enter Young artists can base their work on whatever sparks their imagination. They can also draw inspiration from the NGC’s rich collection, either in person or by visiting gallery.ca. Artworks must be original two-dimensional pieces in any medium, and must be accompanied by a

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