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External, heated water tanks have been delivered to families impacted by the flea market fire, which left some nine homes with contaminated well water last month. Chelsea Metcalfe, her husband and their two young autistic boys, left their home some two weeks ago after chemicals contaminated their well water following the fire which left the Rideau Valley Marketplace and Liquidation Outlet on Highway 43 - across the street from their house - in ruins on Nov. 6. The water tank installed at Metcalfe's home late last week holds some 5,000 litres and delivers chlorinated water directly into the home's plumbing. Now the family's been told, they may be able to return to their home in time for Christmas. "I can't wait to go back home," said Metcalfe. "It hasn't been fun living out of a bag. I know my boys would appreciate going back home for the holidays." Metcalfe said when she got

the news that she might be home for Christmas she tried not to cry - but the emotions took hold and she broke down. "We want to go home," she said. "Things have been rough." Metcalfe and her family have been staying with her parents in Carp and she drives about four hours per day to make sure her boys get to school and therapy. She goes through a lot of gas because of it, which doesn't come cheap. Metcalfe said she's been told to keep all her receipts for any expenses her family's endured as a result of the contamination stemming from the flea market fire. Though Metcalfe said her anxiety is lessened with the thought that her family may be going home soon, she said it's "not time to celebrate yet." According to the province's Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, at a meeting held on Wednesday, Nov. 23, flea market owner Tom Pirie's insurance company has hired, Pario Engineering & Environmental Sciences to help execute the remediation strategy. Two Pario employees involved with the Highway 43

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Le Boat, offering self-skipped rental boats, will be bringing its North American base of operations to Smiths Falls in 2018. Above, a fleet of 16 Horizon self-drive cruisers, shown above, will be available to rent. Chaffey's Lock. "These investments support unrivalled visitor experiences, while building the local economy and the Rideau's domestic and international brand," said Holman. "They are a further testament to Rideau Lakes' commitment to business attraction and the UNESCO World Heritage Rideau Canal as a world-class attraction." Le Boat, which has significant experience in launching new destinations, bases and fleet, will be investing $16 million in Le Boat base infrastructure that includes the length of the canal from Ottawa to Kingston. It will open in the picturesque town of Smiths Falls, "Heart of the Rideau Canal,"

with a fleet of 16 state-of-the-art Horizon cruisers, which are especially designed to meet Ontario maritime and Le Boat customer requirements. The fleet will expand to at least 32 cruises over the next five years. Booking will begin in spring 2017, with the boating season officially launching in May 2018 and running through October every year. The new Le Boat base on the Rideau Canal is expected to attract thousands of vacationers of all ages from the US, Canada, Germany, France and many other locations around the world, and contribute millions of dollars to the local economy through tourism, job growth, and supply chain

support. Le Boat's international presence and extensive marketing initiatives and industry partnerships will also help to enhance the Rideau Canal's brand on the global market. "We are extremely excited about establishing our footprint in North America, and especially pleased to be launching our new venture in the beautiful province of Ontario, Canada," said Cheryl Brown, managing director at Le Boat. "The Rideau Canal is a vacationer's dream, offering the best of all of Le Boat's European destinations in one place. It has the elegant beauty and charm of French waterways, the delightful lagoons of Italy, and the dramatic, scenic lakes and rivers of Ireland, Holland and Germany. Most of all, it is a mecca for lovers of nature, with every imaginable water sport such as fishing, paddle boating, canoeing, swimming, as well as hiking, biking and birdwatching." According to Brown, a Le Boat survey of its customers - including respondents from the US, Germany, and the UK - found demand high for

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Smaller communities of Westport and Elgin make big donations to Build a Mountain of Food It's those small communities that really make a big difference for their local food banks. Hugh Colton and Town and Country Chrysler Build a Mountain of Food campaign rolled into Westport and Elgin on Dec. 3 and once again, it was an astounding success. This is week four of six on the road for 11 community food banks. For the Westport Food Bank, donations were flooding from Kudrinko's grocery store, as well as individuals and business. The total dollar amount equaled $7,913 with a pound count of 2,080. "We had a really nice day in Westport and Elgin," said Colton. "Lots of cash donations on the day and jars were being filled... from the toonie to the $100 bills or cheques, every little bit helps. It's communities like these that really make a difference for their local food banks." A toonie drive organized by Jim McGlade of St. Edward's Church in Westport made a donation of $1,790, and a $1,000 donation came from Tanya Lemcke and Brad Wing from Westport's ReMax Affiliate Realty Ltd. Kudrinko's donated $500 and they are still selling their pre-packaged bags. These were just some of the highlights in Westport. "There is still more donations See BUILD page 5

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n front of Kudrinko’s in Westport, Hugh Colton of the Town and Country Build a Mountain of Food campaign (front right) is pictured with the crew of helpers during the morning of Dec. 3, as they collected some $7,000 in cash and more than 2,000 pounds of food for the campaign. They are Bill White, Neil Kudrinko, Gwen Tobin, Norm Lapointe, Seamus Cowan and Robert Beaudoin. Kneeling next to Colton are the Kudrinko children, whose father wished them to remain nameless. Right, Neil Kudrinko of Kudrinko’s in Westport is interviewed by Hugh Colton of the Town and Country Build a Mountain of Food campaign during Saturday’s stop in the village.

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The Build a Mountain of Food campaign’s afternoon stop in Elgin on Dec. 3 netted 1,632 pounds of food and another $7,024 in cash for the Elgin Food Bank. Here the crew of volunteers, including Pastor Bob Crump (far right), join Hugh Colton in front of Gordanier’s Freshmart.

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coming in from Westport and Elgin,” Colton said. Heading into Elgin for the afternoon portion of the campaign, Colton visited Gordanier’s Freshmart where another $7,024 cash was donated and 1,632 pounds of food were collected for the Elgin Food Bank. Some highlights include: $1,223 donation from Bethel Church; $1,050 from the United Church Women; $500 each from Freshmart and the Community Clothing Co-op; and $400 from the Catholic Wom-

en’s League and the Elgin Lioness Club. “To collect $15,000 in two stops from these small communities is incredible,” said Colton. “These people never cease to amaze me about how great communities they are and the support they are able to give. Small towns are pretty nice places to live. There is big community spirit and all donations are important. They do what the can and they can do it.” Colton says it’s still full steam ahead, “with the hammer down and the foot on the gas” right

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Lanark County recognizes residents, organization with 2016 Awards of Excellence Two residents and one organization were honoured at the regular Lanark County council meeting Nov. 9 as part of the 2016 Lanark County Awards of Excellence for their outstanding contributions to the county that have enhanced quality of life and left lasting legacies. The Awards of Excellence recognize and honour citizens or organizations that have made a significant and/or extraordinary contribution to Lanark County. This year council recognized Colin Stephenson of Tay Valley in the category of Community Service/Volunteerism/Youth, the Smiths Falls Flying Club for Business/ Heritage/Recreation/Tourism/Volunteerism, and David Taylor of Tay Valley in Heritage and Ecology. “For more than a decade, these awards have given us the chance to see how recipients affect others in a positive way,” said warden Gail Code (Drummond/North Elmsley deputy reeve). “Their actions, big and small, are often done quietly behind the scenes, but today we can shine a light on them to thank them and show their efforts have not gone unnoticed.” The program, established in 2005, began as a way to recognize recipients for contributions to the county at large or in at least two municipalities. It was developed to say thank you to citizens of Lanark County, to provide community recognition and visibility,

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Lanark County Warden Gail Code presents Colin Stephenson with an Award of Excellence on Nov. 9 during a regular meeting of county council. to support citizens for their contributions and to inspire further community service. “...This is our way to celebrate and acknowledge those wonderful people who give so freely of their time and knowledge to promote Lanark County and to ensure it continues to be a special place to live, work and play,”

Code stated. Colin Stephenson Since retiring to Glen Tay in 2004 after a career with the Bank of Canada, Perth native Colin Stephenson has immersed himself in numerous organizations. He has helped fledgling groups to succeed by developing

long-term investment strategies, policies, procedures and websites, and by demonstrating how to seek donors and sponsors. The Perth and District Community Foundation, Friends of the Tay Watershed, the Community Alliance for Refugee Resettlement (CARR) and the Perth Probus Club have all been beneficiaries of Stephenson’s talents. In addition to engaging youth in environmental stewardship and the preservation of local history, Stephenson also played a significant role with CARR to bring two Syrian families to the area last year and is working to reunite two others with family in 2017. As well, in true Maple Syrup Capital of Ontario fashion, Stephenson volunteers as one of the “Kettle Boys,” making maple syrup each spring at Fortune Farms Maple Sugar Bush and at Ottawa’s Winterlude using traditional iron kettles. “In addition to his own contributions, Colin provides wise counsel and support to his colleagues and he does so with grace and humility,” Code said. “...Thank you, Colin, for the countless hours you have spent contributing to Lanark County through so many causes. Your talents and guidance have not gone unnoticed.” Stephenson was nominated by Gordon and Ann Munroe. “Not only does he contribute extensively to Lanark County, he provides wise counsel

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and supports his colleagues with grace and humility,” they said. Stephenson also received letters of support from the Friends of the Tay Watershed Association, The Perth and District Community Foundation, the CARR, the Probus Club of Perth, the Stewart Park Festival, Ray Fortune and Richard Schooley. Smiths Falls Flying Club The Smiths Falls Flying Club has a 59-year history of supporting the Russ Beach-Smiths Falls-Montague Airport and has played a key role in its development through numerous programs, services and activities. It started a flight school, runs an annual fly-in breakfast, has hosted air shows, provides glider training for local air cadet squadrons and conducts other events that benefit the community. The annual Race the Runway event contributes financially to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County, the Youth Action Kommittee in Perth and provides revenue generation opportunities for the local Lions Club, Rotary Club and the Montague Fire Department. “The contributions of the Smiths Falls Flying Club have undoubtedly enhanced the economy and vibrancy of the area and I would like to express our gratitude for the time the See AWARDS page 7

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the creation of the Friends of the Tay Watershed organization; a Lake Management Planning Program; and a multitude of ecological projects, partnerships and a historical research projects. Taylor was nominated by Tay Valley Township planner Noelle Reeve. “It gives me great pleasure to nominate David Taylor…for his dedication to community and his vision in working on projects cooperatively with multiple municipalities to benefit the economy (through heritage tourism), the environment (through watershed protection) and community (through inspiring volunteers),” she said. He also received letters of support from Watersheds Canada, Annie Dalton, Frank Roy, Friends of the Tay Watershed, Karen Hunt and Drummond/North Elmsley Township. “David’s contributions can be measured in economic and environ-

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members have taken to help create this regional aviation jewel,” Code commented. When the flying club’s main building was lost to fire in 2006, volunteer efforts by members led to the development of a new welcome centre, clubhouse and main office that opened in 2010. It’s a first-class facility that includes an informative local aviation museum, flight training classrooms, offices and a large meeting room and kitchen that is made available to the community. The airport is used by commercial pilots involved with Lanark County businesses and industry, air ambulance transport support, training activities for the Department of National Defence and recreationally by the 240 flying club members and the many visitors who use the airstrip throughout the year. The club was nominated by Dennis Staples and received letters of support from Dr. Donald Page and Ken Graham, Chairman of the Russ Beach-Smiths Falls-Montague Airport Association. “The Smiths Falls Flying Club transitioned from humble beginnings as the dream of five Lanark County aviators…into its current status as a polished jewel in general aviation,” Graham said in his letter of support. David Taylor The final recipient, David Taylor, is a retired ambassador for Canada and former township councillor who continues to lend his time and talent to leave legacies in Lanark County. He recently made outstanding contributions to the 200th anniversary celebrations of the Perth Military Settlement through grant-writing, organizing legacy projects, enhancing activities and recruiting volunteers and sponsors. Taylor’s contributions stretch back many years and include leadership on the Tay Canal 175th anniversary celebrations; the resurrection and restructuring of the Perth Historical Society in 2007, which has evolved into the Perth and District Historical Society; the development of a Tay River Watershed Management Plan;

Above, Lanark County Warden Gail Code presents an Award of Excellence to the Smiths Falls Flying Club at a regular meeting of county council on Nov. 9. Also pictured are (from the left) Glenn Cook, Peter Campbell, Dave McElroy, (Code), David O’Blenis, Floyd Graham, Cole Pavey and Tim Lee. Right, Code presents David Taylor with his award. Submitted photos

mental protection terms and he has engaged residents and visitors in learning about the culture and history of Lanark County,” Code said. Code thanked the recipients for their contributions to enhance life in Lanark County. “They are role models whose generosity and passion for this place will leave a legacy for us all,” she remarked. Awards of Excellence recipients receive an individually designed award commissioned by Mississippi Millsarea artist Stephen Braithwaite, who also created the stained-glass windows in the council chambers. They will be recognized on a plaque in the county administration building, as well as on the county website at www. lanarkcounty.ca and in notices in local newspapers. The 2015 award recipients were Barrie Crampton and Ann MacPhail in the Heritage and Volunteerism category. Submitted by the County of Lanark

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A penny saved was a penny well-earned for Father’s Christmas gift Every cent I owned was laid out on my bed. I had untied it from the corner of my hankie, and no matter how often I counted it, I still had only 31 cents. I knew I was getting 25 cents from Mother as were my three brothers and sister, all because of the success of Turkey Fair day held in Renfrew. That money, with whatever else we were able to squirrel away, was to be used to buy our Christmas presents for everyone in the family. And that quarter just wasn't handed to us willy-nilly...no siree, we had to earn it! To get ready for Turkey Fair Day, we kids had to wash eggs, pluck and clean chickens and turkeys, and help Mother make dozens of sticky buns, all of which would be sold from our flat-bottomed sleigh on the main street in Renfrew. And if sales were brisk, and only if

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sales were brisk, were we each given a whole quarter. So with the quarter and my 31 cents, I was still short 44 cents. I had been casing the Five and Dime Store in Renfrew for weeks and knew exactly what I was going to buy. My entire wad would be for Father's Christmas present. I would have to use my imagination to come up with presents for the rest of the family, but Father, I knew would be thrilled with what I desperately wanted to give him. The only problem was finding another 44 cents. For the longest time, we could see Father squinting more and more when he was reading the Ottawa Farm Journal. Mother said it was time to get into Renfrew to have his eyes tested and to get a pair of proper reading glasses. Well, as soon as Father heard it would cost

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dozen eggs and went into Renfrew with Mother, who had her own peddling to do, and I headed right for the Five and Dime Store, and the counter with all the glasses laid out in neat rows. I put the little pail of eggs on the counter and started to try on the glasses. With the first pair, I thought I was going blind! I had no better luck with any of the others. A kindly woman told me I was too young for them. I told her my story, how Father couldn’t hardly read anymore,

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Motorcycle enthusiasts, Smiths Falls Canadian Tire give local children Christmas to remember The children from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County will be enjoying an afternoon of fun, gifts, and festive Christmas activities this year due to the generosity of funds raised by local motorcycle enthusiasts and the Smiths Falls Canadian Tire who helped make gifts more affordable for this year's Big Brothers Big Sisters Christmas party. This is not the first generous gift that this group of local motorcycle enthusiasts has given to the agency. With the help of a few of the former Pike Falls volunteers (who have provided funding that has sent more than 500 kids to summer camp) and events like last year's "Rev N' Roll Dice Run" which more than 200 motorcycle enthusiasts participated in the, funds were raised that are going towards this year's Christmas party. "The agency does great work locally, and put our money to good use to help children. We've always been happy to support their mentoring programs," stated Don Flinn, head of the local motorcycle supporters. Likewise, Canadian Tire Smiths Falls has also been a long time friend of Big Brothers Big Sisters. Joe Cayen, the franchise owner of the Smiths Falls Canadian Tire, who believes in the value of investing in local youth, has looked for ways to partner with the agency since moving to Smiths Falls. Along with Joe's personal investment, the Carleton Place, Perth and Smiths Falls Canadian Tire stores and Canadian Tire Jump Start, have also provided many local youth throughout Lanark County with free after school programs. These programs use a combination of physical activities, healthy snacks, positive self-esteem building activities, mental health promotion and mentorship to enhance the lives of the participants. The generosity of these motorcycle enthusiasts and the Smiths Falls Canadian Tire will help to provide a great Christmas party for the "Littles" and their families who are in a traditional match through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County. The children, their families, and their "Bigs" enjoy an afternoon of fun activities with prizes, a visit from Santa, Christmas presents and a full turkey dinner. The Smiths Falls Civitan offers their hall at no charge for this event. "I would like to thank all the people who donate to make this contribution to Big Brothers Big Sisters possible. Motorcycle enthusiasts, who would like to participate in a fun ride next year, can keep an eye out for upcoming events," Flinn added. For more information about how you can help support local mentoring programs, please call 613-2830570 or visit www.bigbrothersbigsisterslanark.ca. Submitted by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County

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Lanark, Leeds-Grenville counties call on province to resolve ambulance impasse The five upper-tier rural municipalities neighbouring the City of Ottawa are calling on the Province of Ontario, and particularly Premier Kathleen Wynne and Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, Dr. Eric Hoskins, to solve the apparent impasse regarding rural municipal land ambulance service resources being diverted to the City of Ottawa. These five rural municipalities, being the County of Renfrew, the County of Lanark, the United Counties of Prescott and Russell, the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, and the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, have increasingly been challenged by issues pertaining to both the operations and financing of paramedic services to their communities. Since the province's download of paramedic services in 2001, call volumes have continued to increase and costs have followed suit. While municipalities recognize the continued 50 per cent funding from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, the pressure of increasing call volumes has required innovation from municipalities in order to optimize paramedic services and respond to the legislated performance response times outlined in the Ambulance Act. "Our land ambulance services are facing significant challenges as a result of situations where the City of Ottawa has failed to meet its own required resources and respond to its own service demands," stated warden David Gordon, of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville. "When our municipalities are required to assist and respond to calls outside of their communities - and increasingly within the City of Ottawa - they expose themselves to an increase in response times and a lack of appropriate resources back home, and therefore are unable to meet their commitments for their own residents, as set out in the Ambulance Act." The City of Ottawa's deployment plans focus on its urban core as opposed to the rural, outlying areas within its periphery. As a result, the city relies on its

neighbours to service its shortfalls: between June 2015 and June 2016, call volumes from neighbouring municipalities into the City of Ottawa increased by 60 per cent, with the largest increases in service calls coming from Prescott and Russell (105 per cent), Lanark (88 per cent) and Renfrew (41 per cent). Furthermore, the City of Ottawa has maintained its refusal to reimburse its neighbors for services rendered, even though provincial legislation allows for such agreements between neighbouring municipalities. Several municipalities in eastern Ontario have been successful in implementing cross-border arrangements for the provision of inter-municipal paramedic services. Other services require agreements for mutual aid support for abnormal emergency crises, such as disaster or a specifically defined number of calls. This type of practice is very functional and responsible. "To require one municipality to respond on a regular and daily basis, outside its jurisdiction, creates a very dangerous situation for the responding municipality," added Chris Lloyd, paramedic chief for Leeds and Grenville. "Resources quickly become depleted and the responding municipality is consequently unable to provide adequate services to its own residents because they are subsequently called to respond to other calls within the neighbouring jurisdiction." The position of "seamlessness" taken by the Emergency Health Services Branch (EHSB) places an unfair burden on municipalities, both in the delivery of appropriate paramedic services and financial costs. Recent announcements from the City of Ottawa in regards to the hiring of 38 additional paramedics through 2018 will not solve the current impasse, but instead, will only serve to meet the city's population growth within that time period. "Beyond our legal requirement to respond, our municipalities are ready and willing, as good neighbours, to respond to emergency calls outside our jurisdictions. But when these calls come as a direct result

of the City of Ottawa's deployment plans, which favour its urban core - exposing its rural areas to prolonged response times with an explicit expectation of drawing in paramedic resources from neighbouring municipalities - this goes beyond reasonable expectations, and puts lives

at risk within our own municipalities," said Gordon. "The bottom line is that rural taxpayers should not be required to subsidize neighboring municipalities for the latter's lack of vehicles and resources. Municipalities must be held accountable and not rely on their neighbours,

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Food hub offers convenient access to local food through year-round online marketplace A commitment to eating local and supporting the local food economy doesn't need to end in the winter months, although sourcing those local products can be challenging once the snow starts to fly. Fortunately, the Two Rivers Food Hub has made accessing local food even easier with their online marketplace, a web-based ordering system that takes the effort out of purchasing local food, no matter the season. At Two Rivers Food Hub, they understand that support for com-

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Ottawa Redblacks Grey Cup win sparks flood of memories How about those Ottawa Redblacks! In just their third season in the Canadian Football League they have won the national championship, returning the Grey Cup to the nation's capital after a 40-year absence. In Toronto on Sunday night Nov. 27, in what many pundits are calling "the most exciting title game in CFL history," Ottawa built a 20-point lead only to see the heavily favoured Calgary Stampeders roar back to tie it, forcing just the third overtime in the 104-year history of the Grey Cup. Stamps would probably have won it in the dying seconds of regulation except for a game saving, shoe string tackle by defensive back Abdul Kanneh, just short of the Ottawa goal-line. The Western Champs had to settle for a game tying field goal. On Redblacks' OT possession ageless quarterback Henry Burris attempted a pass over the middle to wide receiver Ernest Jackson. The lanky Jackson bobbled the ball noticeably. But just when it looked as if the pass would fall incomplete he was able to control the ball. Jackson rambled into the end zone to make it 39-33 for Redblacks. A two-point convert attempt failed. Now it was Calgary's turn with the football. Playing against a swarming Ottawa defence Stamps' quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell, who bested Jackson to win the CFL's Most Outstanding

Player award this season, tried three straight passes. All fell incomplete and Ottawa had secured its first national football title in four decades. Burris, who at 41 years and 177 days is the oldest quarterback to lead his team to the CFL title, was a deserving winner of the game's MVP award. The Burris to Jackson game winner immediately conjured up memories of the Tom Clements to Tony Gabriel pass play in the 1976 Grey Cup which gave the then Ottawa Rough Riders a thrilling, last second 23-20 victory over their namesakes from Regina. For me, watching on television, time seemed to stand still on both occasions. As an Ottawa native and a lifelong Ottawa sports fan I'll never forget those two truly priceless moments! Following Redblacks' "snow bowl" victory over Edmonton in the Eastern Final (yes I know, the CFL's geography is questionable) at TD Place in Ottawa the previous Sunday, I told my wife I felt confident as the big game approached. True, Calgary were phenomenal this season ringing up 15 wins and a tie against just two losses. Meanwhile the Redblacks finished with a losing mark at 8-9-1 in an underachieving CFL East. But the tie in both team's records was against each other, a 26-26 OT final in Ottawa July 8.

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long ago victory by the Rough Riders. Old Exhibition Stadium is no more. But its replacement, BMO Field, was constructed on the same site at Exhibition Place. As it turns out Ottawa outplayed the mighty Stampeders, especially the defence who intercepted MVP Mitchell three times. This Ottawa Grey Cup triumph is one of five I clearly remember. Included are the back-to-back titles in 1968 and 1969 when the great Canadian quarterback Russ Jackson was Rough Riders' acknowledged leader. It was wonderful to see a beaming Jackson, now age 80, sitting at BMO Field watching the current Ottawa team secure another title.

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305 DRUMMonD ConCeSSion 11

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rEdUcEd! nOw $264,900 10 Victoria Street., Perth This Edwardian brick home features character & charm from the moment you walk onto the covered front verandah & enter the home through the enclosed vestibule. The foyer is spacious with 2 sets of beveled glass French doors & lovely staircase leading to upper level. Original hardwood floors & 9 foot ceilings highlight the living & dining rooms. Woodburning fireplace & built-in bench add coziness to the dining room. Efficient kitchen with loads of cabinets & newer counter top leads to summer kitchen which provides extra storage. 2 piece powder room on main floor. Upstairs there are 4 good sized bedrooms & 4 piece bath. Stairs lead to good sized attic with 7 foot ceiling & 2 dormers. Upgrades include thermopane windows, attic insulation, eavestroughing, gas furnace & central air 2008. MLS# 1033999 Sheri Mahon-Fournier 613-812-1215 sherisells.ca

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$508,000 Otty Lake Gorgeous lot with super private location only 10 minutes to Perth. Spacious 3 + 1 bedroom, 2.5 bath 2 storey with large main floor master suite. Main floor laundry, sunroom/den. Cathedral ceiling in great room with corner fireplace. 420 feet of natural shoreline. Awesome water views from most rooms! Call Barbara Shepherd – 613 326-1361 www.259healeydriveperth.com

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4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, lots new including spacious crisp white kitchen with pantry, windows and doors, heating and cooling, etc. Salt water inground pool, family room with woodstove plus another finished room on lower level. Insulated and heated double attached garage with house access. Lovely! Call Barbara Shepherd 613 326-1361 barbara-shepherd@coldwellbanker.ca www.28anglicanchurchrd.com

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From page 12

I was too young at the time to remember. But a business acquaintance of my father, Lou Bruce, was the defensive hero for Riders in that one. In the fourth quarter Bruce slammed into Edmonton punt returner Joe Bob Smith who fumbled the ball on his own two-yard line. Ottawa lineman Kaye Vaughan scooped up the loose ball in the end zone for a crucial touchdown. In September 1961 I attended my first CFL game. My Dad took me to see Ottawa take on Edmonton. We sat in the west end zone at old Lansdowne Park. Parker and the Eskimos got some revenge for their Grey Cup loss the previous fall, defeating Ottawa 35-26. After watching that contest I was hooked on the Rough Riders. I followed the team religiously. When I was 14 my parents deemed me old enough to have season tickets. Along with my boyhood friend Ernie “Butch” Moore (his father is from Carleton Place) we bought tickets through a former Ottawa grocery chain. For three or four seasons we never missed a home game. If our parents couldn’t drive us from our homes in Stittsville (we lived across the street from each other) a neighbourhood couple, who had season seats in the covered north stand, took us. We sat in the open east end zone. With no roof and no wind break we

were subject to whatever weather blew in from the west. During late season games we nearly froze, but we loved every minute. The 1960s were the “hey days” of Ottawa football. In 1967, Canada’s Centennial Year, the city was chosen to host only its fourth ever Grey Cup. The hometown Riders made it to the Eastern Final against Hamilton TigerCats. They were expected to represent the east in the big game on home turf. Instead Riders were swamped 37-3 in the two game, total point series. The title game was slated for Sunday, Dec. 2 with Hamilton facing the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Hamilton won easily, 24-1. Cup parade The previous afternoon my entire family attended the Grey Cup parade which ran along downtown Wellington Street. We stood opposite Parliament Hill and nearly froze on a bitterly cold Dec. 1. Ottawa-born actor Lorne Greene, of Bonanza fame, was the parade Grand Marshall. He looked even colder than we felt! On the way back to the car we saw Russ Jackson and his family who had also been watching the parade. I clearly remember that Jackson looked very down. We assumed he was still upset after failing to lead Riders into the Grey Cup game at home? If he was unhappy with his performance in 1967, he soon recharged Ottawa’s rabid football fans. In 1968

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and 1969 Jackson led Riders to backto-back Grey Cup triumphs. In 1968 Ottawa defeated Calgary 24-21 at Exhibition Stadium in Toronto. They trailed 14-4 at the half. I recall being almost in tears at the prospect of a Rough Riders’ loss. But in the second half Ottawa scored three majors including a 79 yard run by halfback Vic Washington which still stands as the longest TD run in Grey Cup history. Jackson ran for one touchdown and passed to Margene Adkins for another. It marked the last Saturday Grey Cup. Ever since the big game has been played Sunday. The following season Jackson retired in style. He led Riders to a 2911 victory over Saskatchewan at the old Autostade in Montreal. Jackson, named the MVP in the 57th Grey Cup game, passed for four touchdowns including a pair to diminutive halfback and fellow Canadian Ron Stewart. During those successful years I was attending South Carleton High School (SCHS) in Richmond. At one point we had eight Rough Riders on the teaching staff. In those days most, if not all, CFL players needed second jobs. Among my teachers at SCHS was Riders’ all-star defensive halfback Gene Gaines, who taught English and linemen Tom Schuette and Roger Perdrix who both taught physical education. Schuette was a member of four Grey Cup winning teams during an 11-year career with Rough Riders.

We may have been the only school in the Ottawa area that held Grey Cup assemblies complete with the cup - to honour staff members following both the 1968 and 1969 championships. From the late 1970s into the 1990s my family had four season tickets in the north stand at Lansdowne. We also attended the 1988 Grey Cup in Ottawa, a 22-21 thriller won by Winnipeg Blue Bombers over the BC Lions. Sadly the Rough Riders folded in 1996. In 2002 a revived CFL fran-

chise, the Ottawa Renegades, took the field but lasted just four seasons. Fortunately in 2008 Ottawa 67’s owner Jeff Hunt acquired Ottawa’s CFL rights. The Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group led by Hunt launched the Redblacks in 2014. Now, in just their third season, the team are Grey Cup champions. Football interest in the capital has never been higher. Once again it is a delight to be an Ottawa football fan! If you have a comment or question for Jeff Maguire he can be reached by email at: jeffrey.maguire@rogers.com.

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Rideau Ferry Christmas Bird Count set for Dec. 17 On Saturday, Dec. 17, birders from Perth, Smiths Falls, and from as far away as Kingston and Ottawa, will be participating in the 117th Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC). The Rideau Ferry CBC area is a 24-kilometre diameter circle centred on Rideau Ferry and covers the town of Perth, most of Smith's Falls, Murphy's Point Provincial Park, several conservation areas, and a variety of habitats ranging from open fields and dense woodlands to wetlands and lakes. It is one of three counts in our area sponsored by the Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists. Count organizers are looking not only for experienced birders to help cover one of the count sections but also for enthusiastic participants who would like to come out and learn more about which birds choose to stay with us over the winter. If you are interested in becoming part of a field team, please contact compiler Alison Bentley at alisonbentley@gmail.com or 613-273-4428. We are especially looking for people within the count circle who have bird feeders

and can keep an extra eye on them on Dec. 17; full instructions will be provided. The feeder co-ordinator Judy Buehler, goodlife@myhighspeed.ca, would love to hear from you if you can help in this regard. Feeders are a very important part of the survey as frequently birds show up at these sheltered winter food sources that are not recorded elsewhere in the circle. We had very few reports from feeders in 2015 so are particularly anxious to hear from potential feeder watchers this year. If you don't have email, please call Judy at 613-264-8856. Results from the day's observations will be compiled at a potluck supper in Perth, to which all field and feeder observers are invited, and then sent to Bird Studies Canada and the National Audubon Society. Christmas Bird Counts take place all over the western hemisphere and are vital in providing an accurate assessment of the health of wintering bird populations. The more than 76,000 volunteers taking part in the counts can track wintering bird populations on a much larger scale than scientists alone can

hope to do. Data collected from the counts has been used for a multiplicity of research studies and to monitor climate change. As the Audubon report on the 116th count states: "The cumulative efforts of all CBC participants over the past five decades has enabled Audubon and other groups to document how species have shifted their earlywinter ranges in the face of a changing climate." This year will see the 117th Christmas Bird Count. The count began in 1900 when Dr. Frank Chapman suggested an alternative to the usual holiday bird-shooting competition, proposing teams count the birds they saw instead. This makes the CBC the longest-running citizen science project in North America. Of the record 2,505 counts taking place in the western hemisphere last year, 471 took place in Canada, tallying more than 3.7 million birds! If you can help us to do our part in this important bird monitoring initiative, please contact one of the coordinators listed above. Looking forward to seeing you on Dec. 17!

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Sleeping Beauty a huge hit with first week audiences at Station Theatre What can be more fun than a play for the festive season with "stunning" costumes, "amazing" performances and an audience "having a ball" participating in the action? That's what happened last week at the Station Theatre in Smiths Falls. And it's happening again this week. Matinees are pretty well sold out, but there is still a chance to get tickets for families with youngsters old enough to enjoy an evening out. Performances on Thursday, Dec. 8 and Friday, Dec. 9 start at 7:30 p.m. and are over a bit after 9:45 p.m. Presented by special arrangement with the legendary playwright Ben Crocker and interpreted by director Emily Duberville, Sleeping Beauty is a full-blown British-style pantomime with all the zany music and dances audiences have come to expect and love from this powerful combination of talent. In classic pantomime the "Dame" (Queen Dorothy) is played by a male actor, in this case veteran Mike Adams. The beautiful Princess Aurora, who as she says sleeps through half the action, is played by SFDCI grade 11 Bethany Duberville. Her handsome but slightly bewildered prince is SF graduate Justin Yanosik. Krista Duff takes on the supremely evil Carabosse an raditional comic antics are provided by Billie the Butler (Ursula Rice-Leech) and Kin Norbert (StefRobar). Rounding out this stellar and experienced group are newcomers Jennifer McCloskey as Spindleshanks and Maya Gordon as Kitty. Heather itchell Adams returns to the stage as fairy Peaceful and her magical sisterhood is completed by Lela Fox-Doran, Emily Chatwood and Caitlyn Lesnick/Hayley Allan. A talented group of high school students and area veterans makes up the versatile chorus, performing music by Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake and Pentatonix. Sleeping Beauty features superb Victorian Steampunk style costumes, created by experienced costumer Susan Adams, which bring a strik-

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ing visual decadence to this very funny and engaging family show. Tickets for the show are $20 for adults and $10 for children and students. Tickets are available from Special Greetings, 8 Russell St. E., for cash only for all performances (although only a few are left for the Sunday matinee). Tickets for Thursday and Friday night performances are still available as well through: smithsfallstheatre.com (Paypal/credit card), by phone 613-283-0300 (credit card) and at the door a half-hour before the performance (cash only). Steel City Rovers concert Dec. 16 Coming to the stage of the Station Theatre are the Steel City Rovers, a Celtibilly musical group out of Hamilton Ontario, offering a toe-tapping, sophisticated blend of Celtic and North American traditions. Music lovers who heard the band in Almonte two years ago are still rav-

ing about their appearance in that show. In their ambitious first few years, the Rovers have risen to perform internationally on coveted stages, to be nominated for numerous music awards and to have their original works top the traditional radio charts. Commanding and dynamic performers, this act is a blend of both seasoned and young talent who are simply electric to witness in person. In all, during the Friday night show, about 20 different instruments will be played, including fiddles, accordions, Irish flutes and drums. The Rovers prefer to play in small venues of 75 to 150 people where they can make "a personable connection with the audience and work hard to be engaged." The intimate, comfortable Station Theatre is perfect for this occasion. The Winter Tidings performance is at 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 16. Tickets are $30, on sale at Special Greetings, 8 Russell S1. E., for cash only (no credit cards); at smithsfallstheatre.com (Paypal/ credit card), by phone 613283-0300 (credit card) and, if available, at the door a halfhour before the performance (cash only). Wine and beer bar will be offered before and at intermission. Submitted by the Smiths Falls Community Theatre

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Story has a happy ending for missing Drummond/North Elmsley dog We'd like to share a special happy ending story of Hutch the dog who returned home a celebrity. After an adventuresome 24 hours, Hutch returned safely home to his dog house in Drummond/North Elmsley where he lives with owner Jennifer, younger sister Starla and older two-legged brother Patrick. Hutch, an ex-pat New Zealander, born in Lower Hutt, New Zealand in 2008 regrets giving his family a fright. However, he freely admits to having had a really great time and meeting a lot of really nice people including: Laura 1, who found him on the side of Kelley-Jordan Road, fed him bacon, his favorite food (how did she know?) and took him to meet Kathy, president of Lanark Animal Welfare Society (LAWS) who let him join the gang for a sleepover that night. Early next morning Hutch met Laura 2, animal control officer for Montague, who took him on a road trip to Kemptville, where he got to meet Andy, the CEO of Big Sky Ranch in Kemptville, his lovely assistant Pauline and a host of other assorted critters, while awaiting being reunited with his family. This whole impromptu getaway cost no more than $55 upon picking Hutch up early that same afternoon. Dog owner Jennifer thought this was a real bargain considering she had forgotten to re-register Hutch's mi-

crochip here in Canada which she promises to do immediately and given all the fun activities Hutch had enjoyed while he was away. Jennifer would like to take this opportunity to thank all those kind people mentioned above, including Glen, animal control officer for Drummond/North Elmsley and the hostsof the most effective Facebook page ever: Ottawa Valley Lost Pets. You guys rock! As a personal thank you, Hutch will be making a donation of $50 to LAWS for the purchase of more marrow bones and dog cookies to share with all his friends and future guests of LAWS/Montague pound. Woof! Woof! Online auction open until Dec. 12 Thank you to those who have started to bid on many of our auction items. It's not too late yet to sign up, we're "open" for bidding until Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. This is your chance to find some different Christmas gifts for your friends and family. Thank you A huge thank you to REMAX (from the Hazeldean road in Stittsville office) for their efforts to raise more than $600 for LAWS during their annual Picture Taking with Santa for LAWS. It has been appre-

playful and longing for somebody to step up and give her a home. We're very hopeful that there is one person out there who comes forward and ciated very much, on behalf of all of picks her up. Betty is good with othus at LAWS, both staff and volun- er cats is not on any medication and teers. Thank you. can be adopted from LAWS. Please give her a chance. This week's featured pets Betty Please meet one of our black beauties: Betty. She has been with LAWS since May and is about twoyears-old. Betty was diagnosed with a heart murmur. People are a little apprehensive to adopt a cat with that condition. We can understand that but Betty needs a home too. A cat with a heart murmur can still live a very long time without occurring any more medical expenses then healthy cats do. All we know is that Betty is abso- Sequoia lutely adorable, affectionate, pretty, Sequoia is a very pretty tortoiseshell female cat of about two years. She loves to play and loves to snuggle. When she's let out of her cage she is so happy she comes to give you hugs and kisses. Sequoia is not too keen on other cats, she likes to be your only feline friend in your life. Playing with a toy is her favorite past time either by herself or sharing a toy with you. It's all lots of fun to her. Sequoia would do well anywhere as long as she's allowed to share her

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affection. We're positive she'll be a cozy lap cat to keep you warm during this upcoming winter. Tia Maria Tia Maria is now living in Almonte at the Pet Valu store awaiting her forever home. She is a really sweet and cuddly petite little girl who loves affection. We think she's about one year or less. She was left behind on campground this past summer. Luckily someone brought her to safety and she's really ready to find her forever home.

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Grateful to good people, great music and some fantastic events I will admit, I walked into the Granite Ridge Education Centre, in Sharbot Lake, last Saturday evening with a bit of trepidation to watch Turtle Crossings - a new Canadian musical, performed by North Frontenac Little Theatre but left at it's conclusion, wiping away a tear or two, thanks to the touching story written by my old school friend, Warren "Craig" Godfrey. This was his first musical venture. What I witnessed is living proof of what a small, yet dedicated, community can pull off beautifully. A creative set, fun music, a large cast with a wide age and experience range, performed on a small stage, all pulled together well by director Brian Robertson. My trepidation came from knowing how quickly this first time production came together. My brother was a stagehand on the initial performance of Lord of the Rings musical at the Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto and, as a result, I knew, even with all the professionals and multimillions of dollars that went into its creation, the premiere performance was more than five hours long. They spent the next few months cutting it back to the 3.5 hours the Lord of the Rings ended up. So, given I'd first seen the original script of Turtle Crossings in August 2015, heard songs were still being written this summer by Godfrey, plus it all being done by volunteers in a community theatre, I was justifiably dubious. Oh, there were a few off key parts and rough transitions due to the limiting size of the stage but overall, the music was effective and well executed. Hats off to all involved, especially Craig Godfrey in seeing his dream come to fruition with the help of his friends. I was impressed. As we enter the last month of 2016, I'm enjoying looking back at a wonderful year here in Perth and area, celebrating Perth's 200th anniversary. Highlights for me were the Provincial Town Crier Championships, the amazing 2016 Kilt Run, the 25th anniversary of Stewart Park Festival, the unique Fire &amp; Ice soiree, as well as several 200th historical and educational events. One could only look on in awe as the 4,500-plus runners in various coloured tartan kilts ran down Gore St., past Perth Town Hall for the start of the Guinness Record holding Kilt Race, the colourful crowds throughout Stewart Park Festival weekend, the multitudes enjoying Blue Rodeo at the Ribfest or witnessing the majestic drystone bridge at Perth's old swimming hole construction, its lasting beauty to remind us to thank all those, most-

Tickets are $35 for dinner and show. Call 613-273-3636 for reservations. • Sunday, Dec. 18: St. James Anglican Church in Perth will be the setting for the 34th annual Service of Nine Lessons and Carols, presented by ly volunteers, who helped make the combined junior and these memorable events happen. senior choirs of St Paul's Thanks town and township staff United and St. James and all those who gave their time to add to the 200th and upcoming Christmas festivities. When thinking of gifts for your loved ones, don't forget to support the many local musicians who add their artistic gifts to our The communities' cultures by purArvic chasing their CDs at local music Group stores in your area. Upcoming events • Dec. 8 -1: Sleeping Beauty - A British pantomime at the Station Theatre in Smiths Falls. Show times are Dec. 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. and matinees on Dec. 10 and 11. A presentation by Smiths Falls Community Theatre, this is crazy, rollicking fun for the whole family. Tickest are $20 each and $10 for students/children. • Thursday, Dec. 8: Leahy at the Sharbot Lake Inn at 6 p.m. Two generations of the famous Leahy family, joined by cousins, will combine to make fiery fiddle music, dance and song. You will love it! Cost is $70 dinner and show. Call Sandra at 613-2792198 for reservations. • Friday, Dec. 9: Shawn McCullough and Wade Foster at Westport's The Cove Inn from 7 to 10 p.m. A stellar combination of guitar and fiddle played by two of the best. • Saturday, Dec. 10: Jeff Callery at Westport's The Cove Inn from 7 to 11 p.m. Tickets are $30, which includes dinner and show. Call 613-273-3636 for reservations. • Sunday, Dec. 11: Men &amp; Women of the Tay Christmas Concert at 2 p.m. at St. James Anglican Church in Perth. Come enjoy the festive sounds of this combined chorus, something that's become a real kick off to many families Christmas. This is a free will offering. • Sunday, Dec. 11: Valley Voices Community Choir's "At Winter's Edge" concert at Almonte United Church. The concert starts at 7 p.m. and promises a rousing mix of timely music to help brighten your holiday. Admission is $10 at the door. • Saturday, Dec. 17: A Spencer Evans Trio at Westport's The Cove Inn. Enjoy some spirited jazz to inspire your season's festivities.

Anglican churches. • Wednesday, Dec. 21: Brad Mills and Val Leavitt present Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker Suite by four hands, followed by a carol sing-along. Proceeds will go to the YAK and Perth Community Christmas Dinner. Admission is by donation.

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Carleton Place area participates in 117th Audubon Christmas Bird Count Birders and nature enthusiasts in Carleton Place and surrounding areas can join citizen scientists throughout the Americas and participate in the Audubon Society's longest-running wintertime tradition, the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC). The Carleton Place CBC will be held this year on Tuesday, Dec. 27 and it is sponsored by the Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists (MVFN) and co-ordinated in Canada by Bird Studies Canada. The count area is a 24-kilometre circle centered on the bridge over the Mississippi River in Carleton Place and includes Almonte, Appleton and Ashton. Details for Christmas Bird Counts can be found on the Audubon website. Thousands of individuals participate in counts throughout the Americas and beyond between Dec. 14 and Jan. 5. Each CBC volunteer observer is an important contributor, helping to shape the overall direction of bird conservation. Bird Studies Canada and our partners at the National Audubon Society in the United States rely on data from the CBC database to monitor bird populations. Last year, during the 2015 Carleton Place Christmas Bird Count more than 60 volunteers spent the day observing birds resulting in the recording of over 6700 birds and 46 different species. The CBC tradition began over a century ago when 27 conservationists in 25 localities, led by scientist and writer Frank Chapman, changed the course of ornithological history. On Christmas Day in 1900, the small group posed an alternative to the 'side hunt,' a Christmas day activity in which teams competed to see who could shoot the most birds and small mammals. Instead, Chapman proposed that they identify, count, and record all the birds they saw, founding what is now considered to be the world's most significant citizen-based

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Latest Disney film sets sail for adventure with powerful message MOVIE: Moana STARRING: Auli'i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Temuera Morrison, Rachel House and Jemaine Clement DIRECTORS: Ron Clements and Don Hall RATING: PG Disney has always been very good at taking their princess mold, their formula, and evolving it, changing it and even breaking it. Moana has some of those familiar elements we love, but it goes beyond the traditional or typical story to do something so much better. Moana (Auli'i Cravalho) is the daughter of a Chief Tui (Temuera Morrison). One day she will lead her people like her father, but part of her yearns to sail the ocean. Her father however has forbidden anyone to leave the island. He believes the island provides all they need and keeps them safe. The trouble is their island is dying. Moana's Grandma Tala (Rachel House) tells the tale of how long ago the demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson)

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contamination, Metcalfe said she was able to walk around her house without a mask. She noted a marked difference between the air quality in her home before and after the well was disconnected. "We were living in the house at its worse - and that's why I got sick," she said. Affected families will remain reliant on their heated water tanks for washing and bathing and will remain on bottled water for drinking, cooking and general consumption until spring when it's likely work will be done to clean up the contaminated wells. The timing of the contamination, unfortunately, lined up with winter making it difficult to access wells and dig if needed. According to an emailed response by the ministry's Gary Wheeler of the communications branch, the ministry met with the insurance company representing the flea market's property owner on Friday, who confirmed that steps will be taken to immediately improve emergency drinking water supplies, bulk water tanks would be made available to impacted homes so that there is a safe domestic water supply for household use while remedial work is underway and indoor air testing would be offered to all impacted homeowners and ventilation/air treat-

ment provided, if required. After this meeting, according to Metcalfe, the tone of the remediation shifted and she said was greeted by Pario, a company hired by the flea market property owner's insurance, with compassion and understanding. "This is the way it should have been from the beginning," she said. Metcalfe said when the family needs more water they'll call a number they've been provided with and someone will come to refill their water tanks at no cost to them. She said accounts have been set up for each of the families and will be paid through insurance. And because the heated water tank will be plugged into the family's hydro line they'll be reimbursed by the property owner's insurance for the extra hydro the tanks use - a cost estimated at $150 per month. She added that affected homes' "water-using" appliances, such as washing machines and dishwashers, will be replaced if it's found to be more cost-effective to replace them than testing and treating them - a cost in her estimation would be over $1,400 per appliance. Metcalfe also said their water

softener, UV systems, hot water tanks and any plastic plumbing will need to be replaced. Wheeler also noted that Pirie, "is on track to comply with the ministry's orders to provide short and long term remedial action plans and provide residents with a safe water supply." "I think things are finally being done right," said Metcalfe. "We're getting answers and people are taking responsibility." The short-term clean-up strategy, required by the ministry of Pirie, was due Dec. 5 and the long-term strategy is due Dec. 20. The ministry took another round of tests to check for any natural improvements in the contamination plume on Nov. 21 - but Metcalfe said she hadn't received these results as of Dec. 4. Pario was contacted directly to speak about what action has been done to date and what the company had told residents, but a representative The Record News was forwarded to was not able to comment and said they would forward our information onto the property owner's insurance company. The Record News has not yet Submitted photo received a response from that This heated water tank is now located outside Chelsea Metcalfeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home across the company. street from the flea market which burned down earlier last month.

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The approval of the four projects marks an increase in interest and investment from the year before. The CIP committee felt that efforts by all the proponents to renovate and improve commercial units were fundamental to ensuring the long-term occupancy of presently vacant units and that these projects met the intent of the Downtown Revitalization Master Plan. All three approved projects pertain to interior works only, but it's understood that additional exterior façade works have or will be occurring as "part of a phased development approach." A full analysis of measurable impacts for the first two years of the program will be tabled for discussion by the Smiths Falls committee of the whole at the end of 2016 and budget considerations for 2017 also be presented as part of the budget deliberations.

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Leah Hicks of the Smiths Falls and District Arts and Culture Council and Smiths Falls Coun. Jay Brennan, presented the Joyce Brennan Award on behalf of Brennan’s mother, to Nancy Keech (right), a local drama icon who has a long tradition of supporting youth drama in Smiths Falls. Keech is a member of the board at the Station Theatre and was a former high school drama teacher at Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute for 23 years. Keech is currently working on producing her fourth original musical, “On the Waterfront.” She is a vice principal with the Upper Canada District School Board.

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Hendersons join Santa for Saturday’s parade Santa Claus will have two special helpers during the Smiths Falls Christmas Parade Saturday, Dec. 10. Brooke and Brittany Henderson will trade their golf clubs for Santa hats in the parade, beginning at 5 p.m. This year's parade features a new route which will begin once again at the Youth Arena and make its way down Elmsley and Beckwith Streets, then onto Jasper Avenue and Old Slys Road, where it concludes at Lower Reach Park. The Smiths Falls Kinsmen will provide free hot chocolate and hot dogs at the end of the parade. Those wishing to register a float can do so by calling the Smiths Falls Royal Canadian Legion at 613-283-2690. Parade forms will also be available on the day of the event at the Youth Arena, beginning at 4 p.m. There is no charge to enter, but throwing candy is prohibited. Cash prizes will be handed out to the best floats. Along the route, Re/Max Affiliates at 59 Beckwith Street North will serve as a drop-off centre for the Build A Mountain of Food campaign before the parade and on parade day. Don't forget to start your day with a Laurie Weir/Metroland pancake breakfast with Santa earlier in the day, Dec. 10, from 9 to 11 a.m. at In this file photo of Brittany and Brooke Henderson, the girls wave to the crowd during a the legion. Cost is $5 and children 13 special homecoming celebration in the summer. The sisters will be joining Santa Saturday as they will take part in the Smiths Falls parade. and under eat for free.

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From the book, Smiths Falls, A Social History of the Men and Women in a Rideau Canal Community, 19741994, by Glenn J. Lockwood, shows Smiths Falls Town Council, circa 1897. Politicians of that era would perform an increasingly complex set of moral gymnastics over the drink issue. Most of them accepted that there was a significant force of women attempting to stop the sale and consumption of liquor. They are (back) William Miller, Matthew Ryan, James Graham, John Moore, Robert VanLuven and Jack Crain; (middle) W. Ezra McGillvray, James Simpson Gould, Mayor Samuel Barnes, Robert Hawkins and William F. Macdonald; (front), James Reilly and A. Gray Farrell. If you have an old photo to share drop by the office at 65 Lorne St., Smiths Falls, or email a photo to the news editor, ljweir@metroland.com.

hen I moved out into the boonies of the Lanark Highlands I was finally able to get cable Internet - a saving grace after living in rural Ottawa, where my only option to connect to the world was 4G satellite Internet. But, while my Internet access improved to allow me to upload a high res photo online in less than a minute, I'm not able to get usable cell reception at home - something I was able to get back in Ottawa. In frustrated rages trying to chase around a cell signal to try and respond to friends and family who aren't aware of our newly acquired, and prehistoric, landline connection I thought, why does Canada have such terrible cell and Internet service? When I was backpacking through East Africa in 2013 and 2015, I had virtually no trouble making calls and connecting to the Internet, even in rural Kenya and Tanzania. Driving along dirt roads in rural southern Kenya and northern Tanzania you can see Maasai peoples with their cell phones texting away on the side of the road. I mean honestly, if the developing world is moving fast to develop welllinked coverage areas, why is Canada so terrible? I understand that the sheer size of our country causes issues getting infrastructure such as cell towers and fiber optic cables installed, and our populations have less demand for Internet service and cell reception in rural Canada than more highly populated areas in the developing world, but seriously, it's 2016, and there are still people in Lanark County who have dial-up Internet and no cell reception. And while many developing countries skipped the landline infrastructure altogether and started expanding their mobile Internet and cell services as their only mode of communication, it leaves little excuse for Canada. Telecom companies in many parts of the African continent are now worth billions and expanding service across the diverse continent at a rapid rate. With the concentration of power to improve cell reception and Internet service still in the hands of two media monopolies in Canada, Rogers and Bell, it's clear things aren't going to change fast. And although other providers like Storm, Start Communications and Tech Savvy are now available as alter-

EVELYN HARFORD View From Here natives - they're either satellite-based services or are services that use Rogers and Bell infrastructure to make alternative Internet connection available where the main players are already providing service. A number of years ago, there was an initiative created by the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus to improve rural broadband access to at least 95 per cent for Internet users across eastern Ontario, which concluded in 2014. In Lanark County eight new or improved Internet access points were built through contracted Internet Service Providers to deliver improved service, according to the January 2014 project update report, Connecting Eastern Ontario to the World, produced by the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN). According to EORN's report, Bell Aliant started to provide service in more densely-populated areas around Perth, McDonald's Corners and Maberly in the spring of 2014 - the reason I was able to get fibre optic cable Internet through Bell. According to the same report, Storm Internet, a regional internet service provider, with a base in Perth, expanded their operations. And in the county's east, Bell expanded DSL services by the spring of 2014 - work was delayed due to the need to upgrade utility poles in the area to accommodate the new services. Four different business clusters also received new fibre optic high-speed Internet access from Bell, including, Christie Lake Road in Tay Valley, Highway 7 commercial area in Tay Valley, Perth core and business area and Ewart Avenue area in Drummond/North Elmsley, according to the same report. In total, the report says, 30,705 got access to speeds of 10 Mbps or higher through DSL or wireless services and the remaining 960 households got access to these speeds via improved satellite packages. However, I can tell you from experience, the advertised speeds made available are not a reality. At my house in the Highlands, I get about half that speed - and I'm sure I'm not alone.

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L. Eric Wilson of Perth was a guest art teacher at Duncan J. Schoular School in Smiths Falls on Wednesday, Nov. 30. Wilson was teaching plate making to the senior students - a messy but fun project.

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Committee appointees to receive compensation for meeting attendance BY Evelyn Harford

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Smiths Falls council approved compensation to be given to appointees to the Planning and Advisory Committee and Committees of Adjustment for meetings over 30 minutes in length. Appointees will be paid $25 per diem for meetings over 30 minutes and will not receive mileage. The Committee of Adjustment has also been appointed the Planning Advisory Committee for the town and will be responsible for conducting public meetings for all planning applications. Meetings are expected to be held 10 to 20 times per year ranging from 30 minutes to 1.5 hours. Coun. Chris Cummings said at last week's committee of the whole when this issue was

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Cell reception is another can of worms. I'm about 15 km from the nearest Rogers tower - far enough that I can only get one bar in the front room (and sometimes, if I'm lucky, in the bedroom). I'm told I have to purchase a cell booster, which run about $900 (of course, a fee not paid by cell phone providers who don't provide me service at my home in the first place). I'm also having to pay for a landline be-

discussed, that the folks who take on these duties deserve some type of compensation. Coun. John Maloney reiterated these sentiments when council approved the remunerations at council on Dec. 5. The $25 per diem rate for appointees is in line with the Township of Leeds and the 1000 Islands and Perth. The rate is less than the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley who get $35 per diem, Bradford West Gwillimbury and Rideau Lakes who pay $50 per diem, Mississippi Mills who give out $75 per diem and Lanark County who give out $150 per diem. North Grenville and Beckwith townships both get no per diem rates. Six out of the 10 entities assessed by Smiths Falls' staff received some form of mileage. The changes will take effect for the 2017 budget.

cause of my dodgy cell reception which barely (and only sometimes) allows me to send a text, let alone make a call. And landlines aren't cheap either, it's around $70 a month after taxes - coming to over $800 per year. We've never needed a landline before, and wouldn't have one if we could use our cell phones. The rage in me can't be tamed when it comes to how much Canadians pay for Internet and cell phones service - especially when it comes to the lack of service given to rural people.

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Above, crowds gather to get onboard the North Pole Express, which rolled through the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario in Smiths Falls on Dec. 3. At left, Billie Eafond, Leo Godbout, 2, and Francois Godbout ride the North Pole Express.

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"Win This Space," an initiative which works to recruit businesses to fill empty storefronts in municipalities around Ontario, could soon be coming to Smiths Falls to help fill the some 31 empty storefronts downtown. The initiative was started by Jan Hawley, the Economic Development Officer of the Municipalities of Huron East, with the intention to help budding entrepreneurs compete for a prize which will cover their rental expenses in an empty storefront for a year. The businesses can range from an art gallery, coffee shop, parking lot, to everything in between. Coun. Lorraine Allen, who is gunning to have "Win This Space" brought to Smiths Falls, held a talk last Thursday featuring Hawley, who has spoken twice at the town's Heritage Symposiums. Hawley shared the successes the initiative has had in Huron East and most recently in Peterborough. The talk brought in about 30 people to the Station Theatre and Allen said she was really pleased that the people who came out really wanted to be there. "Connections were made," she said. The heads of the town's departments also met with Hawley in a more informal setting to discuss the possibility for "Win This Space" to come to Smiths Falls. Allen said Hawley even offered up a number of her resources to help

the town out with a project that has received a lot of praise, including winning the Community Economic Development Award of Excellence. "Win This Space" coming to Smiths Falls wouldn't just mean free rent for the winner of the competition, it would also mean that business resources and workshops would be made available for competitors too. Competitors would have the chance to participate in and be provided with information on bookkeeping, business plans, finances and general business sense and have the chance to attend three workshops irrespective of whether or not they win. Allen said over the past five years that she's been on council she's had many complaints and concerns expressed about the town's empty buildings and store fronts in the downtown and said this initiative presents a good option to try and tackle the problem. The Downtown Business Associate, Smiths Falls and District Chamber of Commerce, Valley Heartland Community Futures Development Corporation and the Town of Smiths Falls look to be behind the initiative. Despite its promise, Allen did admit that the project won't be easy to implement. Council will still have to make a final decision about whether or not to authorize the initiative to run in Smiths Falls' downtown. Allen said council will hopefully get the ball rolling early next year.

Under the Government of Ontario’s new greenhouse gas emissions regulation each of Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc., Union Gas Limited and Natural Resource Gas Limited are required to develop plans to meet their cap and trade compliance obligations. New costs will be incurred by each of the natural gas utilities to comply with the regulations. The Ontario Energy Board will assess the cost-effectiveness of each of the cap and trade compliance plans filed by the natural gas utilities to determine whether the gas utilities can recover those costs in the rates they charge customers. THE ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD IS HOLDING A PUBLIC HEARING The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) will hold a combined public hearing to consider Enbridge Gas, Union Gas and Natural Resource Gas’ requests. We will question each of the gas utilities on their cap and trade compliance plans and on each of their cases for a rate change to implement those plans. We will also hear questions and arguments from individual customers and from groups that represent Enbridge Gas, Union Gas and Natural Resource Gas’ customers. The OEB will assess whether the compliance plans are costeffective to determine whether the recovery of the cap and trade costs from customers is reasonable. The OEB is an independent and impartial public agency. We make decisions that serve the public interest. Our goal is to promote a financially viable and efficient energy sector that provides you with reliable energy services at a reasonable cost. BE INFORMED AND HAVE YOUR SAY You have the right to information regarding this application and to be involved in the process. • You can review each of Enbridge Gas, Union Gas and Natural Resource Gas’ applications on the OEB’s website now. • You can file a letter with your comments at any time before the end of the OEB’s hearing, which will be considered during the hearing. • You can become an active participant (called an intervenor). Apply by January 9, 2017 or the hearing will go ahead without you and you will not receive any further notice of the proceeding. • At the end of the process, you can review the OEB’s decision and its reasons on our website. LEARN MORE Our file numbers for this case is EB-2016-0300 (Enbridge Gas), EB-2016-0296 (Union Gas) and EB-2016-0330 (Natural Resource Gas). To learn more about this hearing, find instructions on how to file letters or become an intervenor, or to access any document related to this case, please enter one of the three file numbers EB-2016-0300 (Enbridge Gas), EB-2016-0296 (Union Gas) and EB-2016-0330 (Natural Resource Gas) on the OEB website: www.ontarioenergyboard.ca/notice. You can also phone our Consumer Relations Centre at 1-877-632-2727 with any questions. ORAL VS. WRITTEN HEARINGS There are two types of OEB hearings – oral and written. The OEB will determine at a later date whether to proceed by way of a written or oral hearing. If you think an oral hearing is needed, you can write to the OEB to explain why by January 9, 2017. PRIVACY If you write a letter of comment, your name and the content of your letter will be put on the public record and the OEB website. However, your personal telephone number, home address and email address will be removed. If you are a business, all your information will remain public. If you apply to become an intervenor, all information will be public. This hearing will be combined pursuant to section 21(5) and held under section 36 of the Ontario Energy Board Act, S.O. 1998 c.15 (Schedule B).

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Smiths Falls’ public budget consultation a success, says town councillor Evelyn Harford

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Smiths Falls held its first official public budget consultation meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 30 and with a decent turnout and good questions asked, Coun. Jay Brennan said it was a success. Brennan pushed for the event a number

weeks ago as a way to improve transparency and allow town staff and councillors to hear residents' concerns during an organized budget consultation session. "We've got to be able to talk to people before you make decisions," he said in an interview with of The Record News on Sunday. Brennan said that by his head count there were

Smiths Falls council supports letter to improve access to autism therapy Evelyn Harford

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Smiths Falls council originally received a letter from the Town of Shelburne to support correspondence with Tracy MacCharles, the Minister of Children and Youth Services (who was replaced by Michael Coteau), Alexander Bezzina, the deputy minister, Eric Hoskins, Minister of Health and Premier Kathleen Wynne a number of weeks ago. The action comes as the province has announced its intention to discontinue Intensive Behaviour Intervention (IBI) services to children over the age of four and provide one-time payment to assist with services. This action, says the letter sent to Ontario municipalities by Shelburne, would leave behind thousands of children who have been wait-listed for years.

The current wait-list for IBI is over 2,000 children and more than 13,000 await Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). The letter calls for the government to amend its policy to one that will allow all children on the current waiting list for therapy to receive the IBI services promised to them, remove the age limit and replace it with a program that provides ongoing IBI services based on need and individual development, not age, ensure oversight by professionals and parents based on "development progress" criteria and milestones as well as adopt a Direct Funding Offering (DFO) model in lieu of the current Direct Service Offering (DSO) model. Coun. Jay Brennan said he'd also add that local MPPs should be added to the list of recipients. Brennan went on to say that usually municipalities aren't involved in health care - but there are instances where town councils should speak up.

SmithS FallS Community Food Bank November Statistics ToTal CommuniTy ResidenTs assisTed: 484 ToTal CommuniTy Families assisTed: 226 We would like to send out a HUGE and HEARTFELT THANK YOU to everyone in our caring community for your generous and ongoing support of the annual ‘Build a Mountain of Food’ event! You truly helped to build Everest this year!

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about 30 to 35 people in attendance who listened to a presentation given by the town explaining the budget process. Residents in attendance were then able to ask questions and visit with town staff and councillors one-on-one. The most voiced concern was the affordability of taxes. Mayor Shawn Pankow commented at council on Dec. 5 that the event had a good turnout and remarked that the quality of questions posed to town staff and councillors were of good quality. Brennan thanked town staff for being able to accommodate his short-notice request, supported by other town councillors Monday night.

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"It was really well put together," he said, especially seeing as his request for such a meeting was only put in about a month ago with the first draft of the budget already underway. Ultimately Brennan said, the turnout made the event worth it. Brennan said he hopes that this type of consultation isn't a one-off and will happen again next year - albeit with more time for town staff to prepare and time the event so that residents' concerns will be able to more easily taken into account. The second draft budget will be tabled and discussed at council's committee of the whole on Dec. 12.

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THE STUDY

The Town of Smiths Falls has retained the Ainley Group to undertake a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) to review traffic operations at the Lombard and Abbott Street intersections and to provide recommendations for short, mid, and long term improvements. The study area will include: Abbott Street (from Strathcona Street to Lombard Street and from Lombard Street to Ferrara Drive); Lombard Street (from Ferrara Drive to Abbott Street and from Abbott Street to Lavinia Street); and adjoining residential and commercial areas. The objective of the study is to review alternatives and provide recommendations for preferred design solutions that will maintain acceptable levels of service at the Lombard and Abbott Street intersection and throughout the study area through the growth period defined by the Town of Smiths Falls Official Plan (2034).

THE PROCESS

The project is following the planning process for Phases 1 through 3 of a Schedule ‘C’ undertaking in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment document (2015). Public consultation is a key component of the study and will include review by Federal and Provincial agencies, local municipalities, emergency service providers, First Nations, local commercial/ business operators, local residents and other stakeholders. A Public Information Center (PIC) will be held within the Town of Smiths Falls at a date still to be determined. A newspaper notice will be published in the near future with further details of the PIC. A social media link to provide opportunity for consultation will also be provided through the Towns website. You are encouraged to contact the Project Consultant or the Town of Smiths Falls Director of Public Works & Utilities if you require additional information regarding this project. If you require additional information please contact the following. Mr. Bob Boutilier Consultant Project Manager Ainley Group 1-50 Grant Timmins Drive Kingston, ON K7M 8N2

Mr. W. Troy Dunlop Director, Public Works & Utilities Town of Smiths Falls Box 695, 77 Beckwith Street Smiths Falls, Ontario, K7A 4T6

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Comments and information received regarding this study will be maintained on file for use in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All comments, with the exception of personal information, will become part of the public record.

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Over the past couple of weeks, Smiths Falls Police have investigated three separate break-ins to local churches and one small business attached to one of the churches. Investigation revealed that they are related. Investigations are ongoing. Smiths Falls Police Service urges anyone with further information regarding this incident, or similar incidents, to contact our service at 613283-0357. Information may be provided anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Public works finds cost savings for winter maintenance in service review Evelyn Harford

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The Smiths Falls Public Works and Utilities Department found $153,350 in potential savings for the town's winter control services - which include plowing, salting and sanding, weather monitoring and patrolling. The potential savings were found in the town's second round of Service Sustainability Reviews, conducted by Troy Dunlop, the director of public works and utilities. In 2016, Smiths Falls spent $280,762 on winter operations - down seven percent from the amount spent on winter operations by Public Works in 2013. Smiths Falls surveyed five other municipalities: Arnprior, Carleton Place, Gananoque, Perth, and Renfrew, to compare winter control services to see how the town could save money. Smiths Falls ranked fourth out of the six municipalities for their average annual operating cost for winter control/centreline kilometre programs. But if you take into account that Smiths Falls provides winter control services to private property at their sole cost - the only municipalities reviewed to do this - the town is ranked third, when that amount is removed from the equation. Dunlop's report, which accompanied the service review, found that the cost for salt was also high and account for 32 to 35 per cent of overall budget

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Smiths Falls’ new sand and salt shed is pictured on the day of its grand opening on Tuesday, Nov. 29. The covered shed will help reduce the costs of materials used on the town’s roads and has been a long-time dream for council and town staff.

for winter control. During the review, Smiths Falls was the only municipality to store sand materials outside - this former practice caused the mixing of excess salt into the sand mix so that the materials would be workable for the duration of the season. The average cost for the purchase of sand and salt materials per year is $109,413 - accounting for 38 per cent of the overall annual budget. Dunlop said the town's new sand and salt shed, which officially opened on Tuesday, Nov. 29, will help reduce the amount the town spends on sand

and salt. The sand and salt shed will allow the town to change the sand and salt mix from 20 per cent to 10 per cent on stocked supplies for 2017-2018, meaning the town will be able to eliminate about 64 tonnes of salt, a savings of around $4,950. Dunlop also recommended that the sand be treated with magnesium chloride. If the town decides to take that advice Smiths Falls could dramatically reduce salt usage even further on secondary routes. Dunlop said if the town decides to

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move in that direction it would be more cost effective, less corrosive and more environmentally friendly. Kingston, Gananoque, Mississippi Mills, and Beckwith have already moved in this direction. The cost to treat sand costs $11 per tonne, versus rock salt which cases the town $77 per tonne. Dunlop also suggested the town should consider bulk tendering for salt supplies to find additional savings. The town's winter control operations are jointly managed by the Public Works and Utilities Department and the Community Services Department. Public Works, which provides services for 69 kilometres of roadways, 63 kilometres of sidewalks, eight facilities and two public parking lots is responsible for weather monitoring, patrolling, snow plowing, sanding, salting, and snow removals. The Community Services Department also plays a major supporting role in providing service by plowing the Community Centre and Station Theatre, Child Development Centre, Heritage House/Curling Club, Hillcrest Cemetery, Victoria Park and Lower Reach Park and contracts services for the lowing of the Via Rail Station on Union Street. The town has 11 winter operators deployed during regular winter operations and divides the town into six plow

routes - served by three single-axle plow trucks, two graders, one loader, two graders, one loader, two sidewalk plows one three-quarter tonne and a backhoe. The Community Services Department has two operators that are deployed during winter operations and each of these staff members uses a three-quarter tonne for plowing facilities. Three additional staff are deployed for manually clearing walkways, ramps and stairways at facilities. The roads in Smiths Falls are all maintained in line with the provisions outlined by the Ontario Regulation setting standards for minimum maintenance for municipal highways. Dunlop suggested various option to further reduce costs, including the modification of routes and the further reduction of fleet size. The department also presented some new initiatives which will cut costs further and increase efficiencies within the public works and utilities department, including better accounting practices, reduction of overnight snow removal on secondary streets and residential areas, but recommended the downtown core and main arteries with continue to be maintained to a higher standard due to high traffic and pedestrian concentrations and snow banks will be removed when traffic lanes are restricted or when sight lines before restricted at driveways and intersections.

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Friday Night Hoops for Foodbank The Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute’s Friday Night Hoops for Foodbank took place Dec. 2 when the visiting Buffalo Narrows Eagles from Saskatchewan. The afternoon and evening was filled with games by the Bantam Storm (scrimmage) then the Eagles took to the court for a friendly (but fierce) game against the St. John Catholic High School Spartans of Perth, followed by the hosting RedHawks in a battle with BCI of Brockville. Pictured here are some of the evening’s helpers: Abby Spencer, Jayden Spencer, Nic Strickland, Lauren Frankovich, and Layne Doyle.

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SFDCI’s RedHawks Austin Gilfillen, Karter Kok, and Clifford Glas, present Cheryl Johnston, board member of the Smiths Falls Community Food Bank with a cheque for $500, proceeds from Friday Night Hoops for Foodbank at the high school. They also collected 210 pounds of food.

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James Bothwell, 9, and Brody Jinkinson, 8, have their picture taken by Patty Weber while sitting with Santa at the Smiths Falls Civitan Club on Sunday, Dec. 4. Weber had taken photos at the Smiths Falls County Fair Mall for over 27 years. With the mall set to close in the new year, Weber teamed up with the Civitan Club to continue to offer kids the opportunity to get their photo with the big man himself.

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For two basketball communities who live two provinces apart, it was an opportunity of a lifetime this week as the Buffalo Narrows Eagles from Saskatchewan flew into town to meet up with the Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute RedHawks. It wasn't a chance meeting, but one that took a lot of planning from both sides of the court, so to speak, and forged relationships that will last a lifetime. David Wells, a RedHawk alumni, now coaches basketball to a group of young men from Buffalo Narrows, a small village of about 1,500 people, five hours north of Saskatoon, close to the Alberta border at Fort McMurray. It was an opportunity for Wells to come home and show his young charges where he was raised, where he learned the game he loves, and to introduce him to his former coach, Todd Spencer, as well as the rest of the RedHawks' family. "The trip was exactly what I expected it to be because I've long known the quality of this community and the people that live here," he told the Record News on Monday. "I knew that bringing my guys to Smiths Falls would lead to an unforgettable week because they would have an opportunity to be surrounded and supported by incredible leaders, families, and friends." Wells said he expected his boys would be inspired by the incredibly passionate and innovative teachers at SFDCI. "I expected my boys to be brought in by tremendous families and made to feel at home despite the 3,800 km

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The Buffalo Narrows Eagles visited the Smiths Falls District Collegiate Instituteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s RedHawks for five days this month and enjoyed some basketball games, and day trips to Ottawa and Toronto. They even took in a Raptors basketball game. The Eagles also took part in some class time with the RedHawks and stayed with various families in town as they became familiar with Smiths Falls - the place their coach, David Wells, attended school and played basketball. Todd Spencer, the RedHawks coach, and Wells are centred in this photo. separation from Buffalo Narrows. I expected my boys to be shocked and amazed by the sights and sounds of not only the big cities we traveled, but by the architecture, stone work, and incredible man-made Rideau Canal here in the Falls. I expected all of these things because I experienced it 20 years ago when my family moved from southern Saskatchewan to Smiths Falls." The Eagles had a tour of several tourist destinations with a day trip to Ottawa, and they also took in a Raptors' game (supported by 38 fans from the Eagles and the RedHawks) in Toronto. Not only that, the Eagles com-

peted on the hard court at SFDCI in some exhibition games during Hoops for the Foodbank night Friday, as they took on another local team, the St. John Catholic High School Spartans from Perth. The Eagles also sat in on some classes at SFDCI and "just hung out" with many of the students, sharing their own life experiences with those of SFDCI. Eagles' Riley McCallum said he loved every minute of the trip. "I didn't think Ottawa was going to be so much fun and interesting as it was," he said. "The highlight of my trip was the (Raptors) game because it was my first ever NBA game and I

wouldn't have wanted to experience that with any other people." McCallum said he was nervous about the size of SFDCI and number of students, (his school has only 200 kids from kindergarten to Grade 12) but heading to class was a fun experience. "The trip definitely left an imprint on me because it was a great experience which I probably won't have a chance to do again." McCallum said he felt at home with the Dufort family, his hosts for the trip, saying they "made me feel at home" the moment he got here. Garrett Campbell shared the same

sentiments. "This definitely left a huge imprint on both teams," said Campbell. "As soon as we arrived I felt the excitement, the bonding, and just that warm heart feeling as we connected; it instantly felt like home. We were definitely in a place of family, and love. For instance, on our first day here we went into the dressing room and instantly in the snap of a finger we were chatting and hugging each other. This was a phenomenal experience." Campbell said he felt at home with the Kok family, his hosts. "I almost called Mrs. Kok, 'Mom' when she made me my breakfast the first morning I was there. All and all, it was amazing!" The boys showed their prowess on the court Friday afternoon as they took on the St. John Spartans. It was a tight match all the way through with the lead changing a few times. In the end, it wasn't the score that mattered, but the opportunity to play basketball against Ontario schools. Parker McCallum, who stayed with the Hunt family, said he had the most wonderful experience and wants to keep the lines of communication open with them. "This whole trip in general was something that I'll never forget. I've never had an experience like this and I'm super grateful for the community of Smiths Falls for welcoming us, and SFCDI students/staff for also showing us how great this town can be," he said. "Toronto and Ottawa were sights that I would advise anyone to see. Coming from a small town it felt as if I was in a dream. In general this trip gave me experience to bring back to our community and spread knowlSee EAGLES page SF18

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edge passed down to me." Jonah Koebernick also said he loved the stay in Smiths Falls and the instant friendships he formed with those he met here. "Getting to experience life in a school this large is a massive change," he said. "The teachers at SFDCI planned activities that were educational and interactive. During the time in the school we got go over files from WW1 about soldiers from Saskatchewan, program computer games, make fireballs and to participate in an arts class."

“Watching him share and give endlessly is a life memory and professional highlight that will inspire me for a very long time.” Todd Spencer

Spencer, who has never lost touch with his former RedHawk, said it was going to be tough saying goodbye. "Wellsy is a product of our school, program and community," Spencer said. "The love and respect his players have for him is clear. Watching him share and give endlessly is a life memory and professional highlight that will inspire me for a very long time." The local high school coach said he has tremendous respect for his young RedHawks. "They were incredible hosts," he said. He also sent out a special thanks to those host families mentioned, as well as the Gilifillens and Spencers for opening their homes and feeding their guests. "I believe the two groups forged a strong and lasting bond," Spencer noted. "Strength of character, importance of family and a passion for the game were common traits between the two groups. What an incredible lesson for us all - never any labels - just two teams of small-town lads coming together." Wells added: "I will not be able to adequately express my gratitude and appreciation for everything that Smiths Falls has shared with my team. It was an incredible experience and one that we as a group will never forget. Thank you to Todd Spencer, Dan Dufort, The SFDCI RedHawks and Storm basketball programs, the SFDCI staff and students, UCDSB, NLSD113 (Chris Todd, Greg Hatch, Jackie Durocher), my family, and the families/community members back in Buffalo Narrows for making this trip possible." Special thanks were also sent from Spencer, to the school's administration team for providing a pizza dinner and covering referee fees for their games. Will a plan be in the works for Smiths Falls to visit Buffalo Narrows? "It's incredibly challenging for us to find funding to run our program as is," Spencer said. "It's a nice dream for now."

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David Wells is happy his player seems OK after he was knocked down from a crash under the net Dec. 2 during an exhibition game against the St. John Spartans. Wells is the coach of the Buffalo Narrows Eagles from Saskatchewan, and is a product of the RedHawks basketball program. He brought his players home to the Nest for a five-day trip.

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Buffalo Narrows Eagles Mervin Subichon charges the net during their exhibition game against the St. John Catholic High School Spartans at SFDCI on Dec. 2. The Eagles were guests of the RedHawks for five days and played some basketball against Lanark County teams. It was a trip of a lifetime, said their coach, David Wells.

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Carleton place (first); Cmunt for Car- and Bears' Gibson was the third star. leton Place (second) and Ryan Gibson Bear facts It was a 6-0 win for the Carleton for the Bears (third). The CCHL and GongShow have Place Canadians Friday night in named Cole Busschaert (honorable Smiths Falls during regular CCHL Nepean 5 Smiths Falls 2 On Saturday, the Bears were in mention) as the Academic Player of league action. Carleton Place dominated from Shawvile for the annual fundraiser for start to finish with Connor Hughes minor hockey where they played a regdenying every opportunity fired at ular season game against the Nepean Raiders, dropping the 5-2 decision. him to earn the shutout victory. Nepean opened the scoring in the Scoring in the first were Antoine Desmeules, unassisted with just 38 first with Antoine Belisle scoring on second gone. Brent Jones followed Bradley Dobson who was hit with the that up at 1:52 with help from Shawn loss facing 44 shots. Belisle scored again in the second Kennedy and Justin Cmunt. Cmunt had a goal of his own at period to take a 2-0 lead at the 9:54 6:49 with help from William Cullen mark. Marc Shannon put the Bears on the and Connor Merkley. In the second, Connor Hill added board at 11:38 with his goal from Kyle number four with help from Aiden Dowdall and Kris Lalonde. But Kevin Groulx, former Bear, Girduckis at 15:02. In the third, two more Canadians gave Nepean its third goal with 14:06 goals came; the first on the power showing. Two more came from Nepean in play by Andrew Dodson, assisted by Cullen and Hill at 11:21, and the fi- the third period with goals from Kari nal goal from Geoff Kitt with assists Belec and Malcolm Arseneaul, before from Samuel Knoblauch and Cade Ryan Gibson sunk Smiths Falls final marker with just seconds left to play. Townsend at 11:37. The Bears were hit with three miThe Canadians outshot the Bears, 46-32, in front of 510 fans, with penal- nors while the Raiders had just two ties evenly dispersed - both teams with penalties. Game stars were Belisle and Arsesix minors. Game stars included: Hughes for neau for Nepean as first and second,

the Month for November. He is the Bears lading scorer with 17 goals and 39 points while taking Economic courses at Queen’s University with grades in the high 80s. The Bears will be hosting the Pem-

broke Lumberkings on Friday at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, they will face the Lumberkings in Pembroke. On Saturday, the boys will be taking part in the Santa Claus parade, starting at 5 p.m. from the Youth Arena.

Smiths Falls Christmas Parade Saturday, December 10th at 5:00 pm Parade forms at Youth Arena starting at 4 pm. Call the Legion at 613-283-2690 to register a float.

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Connor Hughes made some outstanding saves for the Carleton Place Canadians Friday against the Smiths Falls Bears to earn the 6-0 shutout in CCHL league play. Below, The CCHL and GongShow have named Smiths Falls Bears Cole Busschaert as an honorable mention Academic Player of the Month for November. He is the Bears leading scorer with 17 goals and 39 points. He is taking economic courses at Queen’s University with grades in the high 80s.

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Regional Round-Up Colour To Be Unboxed. Colours to dazzle and challenge will be on display, Mississippi valley Textile Museum, December 20-February 25. Vernissage for the exhibit on January 14, 2-4 p.m. Information: 613-256-3754. 3 Rosamond St. E. Euchre- 4 hand, December 8, 7:30 p.m. Sponsor: The “Town & Country Tenants Assoc., 375 Country St., light lunch. Contact Norma at 613-256-4179. Hub Hospice Palliative Care, Introduces Good Grief, Led by: Barbara Carroll, PHD, 3rd Monday each month, Dec 19, 10:30-noon, Parish House, 70 Clyde St. 613-883-6646 barbaracarroll@rogers.com Keenagers will host… Guest Speaker: Dr. Bishop (weight management clinic), 13th Dec, at 2 pm. 207 Reserve Street. Living Positively. Kenyan Artists Paint Their Truths. Dec 10-Feb 10. Art work from the 1st Imani Artists Collective of Eldoret, Kenya. Mississippi Valley Textile Museum. Saturday Dec. 17, 1:00.-3:00 p.m. Information: 613-256-3754. Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, A Special Christmas Buffet & Slots. Friday, December 16. Call Home Support 613-256-4700 to reserve. Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Christmas Light Tour & Supper Out. Monday, December 19. Call Home Support 613-256-4700 to reserve. Mills’ Home Support, Almonte in Partnership with the Parkinson’s Society. Monthly Support Group will meet Monday December 19. 67 Industrial Drive. 2-4pm. Elizabeth Veninga, Facilitator. Home Support 613-256-4700 to register Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Lunch Bunch. Thursday, December 22 at the Mills’ office, 67 Industrial Dr. Entertainment provided by the “George Chenier” and a visit from Santa Claus. Transportation available. Call Home Support 613-256-4700 to reserve. Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Lunch Bunch. Thursday, December 8 at the Mills’ office, 67 Industrial Dr. Entertainment provided by the “Tracey Brown-Prescott & Bernie Costello”. Transportation available. Call Home Support 613-256-4700 to reserve. Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Wednesday Night Cafe, Wednesday, December 14, 6 p.m. at the Mills Community Support office, 67 Industrial Dr. Transportation available. Entertainment provided. Call Home Support to reserve 613-256-4700. Mills’ Seniors Services, Almonte, Parkinson’s Support Group. Monday, December 19, 2 p.m. at the Mills’ office, 67 Industrial Drive. Call Seniors Services 613-256-4700 to register. Meetings take place the last Monday of the month. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Baby Talk playgroup for parents and infants 0-12mnths, Almonte Library. Mondays 2-3pm. 613-283-0095. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Mondays, Dec 5, 12, 19, Naismith School, 9:00 a.m.-1p.m. 613-283-0095 Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Thursdays, Dec 1, 8, 15, 22. Naismith School, 9:00 a.m.-noon. 613-283-0095. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Tuesdays, Dec 6, 13, 20. Naismith School, 9:00 a.m.-noon. 613-283-0095 Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Wednesdays, Dec 7, 14, 21. Naismith School, 9:00 a.m.-noon. 613-283-0095

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Bingo Tuesday, December 13, at 7 p.m. Carleton Place Arena upper hall. Elevator access available. Sponsor: Carleton Place and District Civitan Club. Carleton Place Lions Club Monthly Euchre Tournament. Saturday, Dec 10. Army Navy Club (across from McEwan’s gas station). Light lunch 12, tournament starts 1 p.m. Prizes. 2 person teams, 8 games played. Carleton Place Sunset Club meets every Wednesday, 1 p.m. Legion. Euchre, bid euchre, games, socializing. Third Wed. each monthshort general meeting, noon. Potluck lunch/ games follows. 613-257-7483. “Christmas Open House” at the Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum. Refreshments, live music, displays! Saturday December 10, 1-4 pm. 267 Edmund Street. 613-253-7013. County Christmas Concert, Sunday, December 11, 2-4 p.m. St James Anglican Church, 225 Edmund St. Featuring: George Chenier Sr., Chris Jones, Joe Million, special guest: Brownie, Kevin Topping, Anita LaFrance-Topping. Tickets: Church office. Crystal Bowl Mediations (series part 4), Dec. 15, 7pm. Please call the library to reserve a spot. 613-257-2702 Carleton Place Public Library 101 Beckwith Street www.carletonplacelibrary.ca Dec. 18, Sunday. Sixth Annual “Sing-in” the Season concert with the Carleton Place and District Community Band. 2.00 pm. ZionMemorial United Church, 37 Franklin St. 613-298-3953. French Playgroup “Plaisirs D’Enfants”. Every Tuesday 9:30-11:30 a.m. Beckwith Community Hall (Black’s Corners). 613-253-0008. Lanark Drum Circle meets at the CP Museum, December 11 (the 2nd Sunday of every month) at 1:30. Learn traditional songs and teachings. Open to all, info 613-257-1014. Monthly Breakfast, Carleton Place Legion, Dec 10. 8-10:30am. 2 eggs, bacon, sausage, homefries, pancakes, toast, baked beans, juice, tea and coffee. 613-257-1727. Crafts and a visit with Santa. Everyone welcome. MVAR Open House. Interested in model railroading? Open to all ages. Saturday, Dec. 10 from 9-4 at Carleton Place Arena. Discover an exciting hobby!!! Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Mondays, Dec 5, 12, 19, . Carambeck Community Centre, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 613-283-0095. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Thursdays, Dec 1, 8, 15, 22. Arena, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 613-283-0095. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Tuesdays, Dec 6, 13, 20. Arena, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 613-283-0095. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Wednesdays, Dec 7, 14, 21. Carambeck Community Centre, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 613-283-0095. Parent’s Lifeline of Eastern Ontario support group meets monthly on 3rd Wednesday at CP Open Doors 6:30-8:30 pm. Drop in. All are welcome Seniors 50 & over, join the Sunset Club for fun and games, trips, etc. Meeting at Legion, 1 p.m. every Wednesday. Info: 257-8102. Weekly iSisters drop-in for women only to learn technology and computer skills. 10-1 at 5 Bates Street in CP. Snacks and materials provided

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“Celebrate”, a concert featuring the music of The fiVe woodwind quintet, Sunday, December 11, 2 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church. Join in with St. Andrew’s choir for a seasonal sing-along. The fiVe will also have their new cd available. Refreshments.

4 hand euchre, every Friday 7 p.m. Montague Forget-Me-Not Seniors. Info: 613-2838482. 4 Hand Euchre Friday, December 16, 7:30 p.m., Pierces Corners Hall. Light lunch. All welcome. Info: 613-489-1684 Alzheimer Society- Portland Caregiver Support Group - for those who are caregivers of someone with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. 3rd Friday each month, 1:303:30 p.m. Country Roads Community Health Centre, 4319 Cove Rd. at Hwy. 15. Ashton - God’s Got You Covered, new and nearly new clothing. Thursday Nov 24, 11:30 to 3, lunch noon to 1. Shoppe also open Saturday Nov 26, 2-4. Bid Euchre, Every second Monday night, Dec 12 & 26, 7:00 p.m. Tatlock Community Hall. Breakfast with Santa, Sunday, December 11, Montague Community Hall, Rosedale Rd South. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sponsored by Montague Volunteer Fire Dept. Calling all musicians! A Musician’s circle (musicians only) is held weekly, Thursday evenings, 7:00 p.m., ABC Hall in Bolingbroke (3166 Bolingbroke Rd.). Come out to network with fellow entertainers. Contact Matthew Churchill (613-273-9005). Canadian Tai Chi Academy, every Mon, Fri., 9 a.m.-noon, Gallipeau Centre (small ballroom), All welcome. 613-269-3944, www. canadiantaichiacademy.org C.A.R.E. Program for frail adults. (Mondays, Lanark, North Lanark Community Health Center) and (Fridays, CPHC Building, 15 Bates Dr.). (613)264-0307. Christmas Dinner, Club 55, South Elmsley Hall. Dec 20, tickets on sale until Dec 13. Entertainment & door prices. 613-283-7918. Everyone welcome. Christmas songs of the Wolfgrove Singers at Guthrie United Church in Clayton. Sunday December 11th at 2pm. Refreshments after. Community Clothing Co-operative, Portland Community Hall. Open every Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Wednesday 1-3 p.m. CPHC formally VON foot care clinic, every 1st Thursday of the month. Westport Chiropractic Centre, 39 Bedford St., Westport. Appointments required. 613-342-3693, 1-800-465-7646 ext. 243. December 18, Candlelight Carol Service, St. Andrew’s United Church, Bishop’s Mills, 7 p.m. Refreshments to follow in the Church Hall. All are welcome to attend. Diabetes and You Support and Education Drop-In. 3rd Thursday of month. December 15, “Trivia & Prizes - Jane Palmer, RN CDE”, 10-11:30 a.m. Country Roads Community Health Centre, 4319 Cove Rd., Portland. Euchre- every Monday afternoon. 1:00 p.m. South Elmsley Municipal Complex. Sponsor: Club 55. Light refreshments. Festival of Trees presents Christmas is... Soldiers Memorial (Oso) Hall, Sharbot Lake there will be entertainment each evening & all day Saturday, Thursday Dec. 8th – 1-8 p.m. (Tree Lighting 6 p.m.) Friday Dec. 9th – 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday Dec. 10th – 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sally Angle 279-2777 or Ann Howitt 279-2706

KEMPTVILLE Baby Talk, Wednesday, December 14, 1:30-3 p.m. Madison Montessori Academy, 2965 County Rd 43. BNI of Kemptville, meeting. Every Tuesday 6:45-8:30 a.m. Alumni Hall, Kemptville College (613)863-4853. Craft and Bake Sale at Country Walk Community Center, 131 Oxford Street, West. Crafts, Local vendors, home baking. December 10, 10 am-2 pm. Craft and Bake Sale at Country Walk Community Center. 131 Oxford Street, West. Crafts, Local vendors, home baking. December 10th 10am to 2 pm. Dog Park Derby tickets and 2017 Ferguson Forest Dog Park calendars on sale December 3 at Canadian Tire, Kemptville and December 4 at B&H Grocer and Jonsson’s Independent Grocer from 9 AM until 3 PM. All proceeds to the Ferguson Forest Dog Park project North Grenville Toastmasters meet 1st, 3rd Thursday of every month at O’Farrell Financial Services, Boardroom (292 County Rd 44) start time 7 p.m. Learn communication and leadership skills.

LANARK Children’s Shopping event at Foy Hall, Lanark, Dec. 4th and 11th 10:10-11:15 a.m. Items are new or gently used. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Thursdays, Dec 1, 8, 15, 22. Maple Grove School, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 613-283-0095. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Wednesdays, Dec. 7, 14, 21. Maple Grove School, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 613-283-0095. Save the Date, New Year’s Eve Party, Royal Canadian Legion Br 395, Saturday, December 31, 8 p.m. till closing. Music by: Rukkuzz. Tickets from Legion members by December 22 or call 613-259-3249.

MERRICKVILLE Crockinole at the Middleville Twp. Hall Friday Dec. 9th at 6;00 p.m. for potluck supper, before playing at 7:30, everyone welcome. North Grenville Community Choir presents Handel’s Messiah Dec.9, 7:30pm at Merrickville United Church. Tickets at Hairdooz or call 613-258-1348. Open Stage, Merrickville Legion, 5-9 p.m December 18, Hosted by Heather Snow & The Flakes. Food provided by: The Village Bean. Roast Beef Dinner - served at 6pm, Dec. 9, music by Tom Valliquette. 7-11pm. Merrickville Legion. Roast Turkey Dinner - served at 6pm, Dec. 16, music by Lorne Daley. 7-11pm. Merrickville Legion.

PERTH Are you trying to cope with a family member suffering from a mental illness? NAMI support group, every 4th Tuesday of the month. Info: 283-2170. Bridge, Perth Duplicate Bridge Club meets 7:00 p.m., Thursday, December 15 at Perth Civitan Club. For partnership contact Bert Picard 613-267-5305. Bridge, Social- McMartin House, 125 Gore St., East, every Friday afternoon. 613267-3952. Community Home Support Lanark County Bereavement Support Group meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month 1-3pm at 40 Sunset Blvd, Info: 613-267-6400 Dollhouse Raffle. Legion, Branch 244, 26 Beckwith Street East. Tickets available in the Tay River Lounge, raffle held on Saturday, Dec. 10, at 4:00 p.m. Prizes: custom dollhouse, bird feeders, and birdhouse by member Jim Gogo. Euchre, Perth Legion, Beckwith St., every Tuesday from 1-4 p.m. Parking. No stairs. Everyone welcome. Info: 613-264-5568. Jamboree, Saturday, Dec. 10, Perth Legion, Br. 244, Harry Adrain & Friends, 2-6 pm. Everyone Welcome. Ontario Early Years Centre infant playgroup, Thursdays Dec 1, 8, 15, 22. The Dance Studio, 1-2 p.m. 613-283-0095. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Mondays Dec 5, 12, 19. The Dance Studio, 9:30-noon 613-283-0095. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Thursdays Dec 1, 8, 15, 22, The Dance Studio, 9:30-noon 613-283-0095. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Tuesdays Dec 6, 13, 20, Taycare Senior Centre, 9:30 a.m.-noon. 613-283-0095 Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Wednesdays, Dec 21. Perth Library, 10-noon. 613-283-0095. Perth Stamp Club Meeting at 7:30 pm. on Wednesday, December 14, McMartin House, 125 Gore St. E. Info. Phil Warrington 613264-0724. RTA Central Club, Saturday, December 10, Hike. Level 1, 7-8 km, moderate pace, hike or snowshoe. We will start at Brooke and walk along the old railway line to the entrance of Janet’s property where we will explore the trails. Depart Conlon Farm at 10:00 a.m. Leader: Janet Conboy, 613-326-1438 The Butterfly Fan Club- Perth & District Breast Cancer Support Group. Meeting, Thurs., December 15, Dinner, 5:30pm Michaels Table Restaurant, 110 Gore St. Info: Carleen 613-812-4474. TOPS meetings every Tuesday 5 to 6 p.m. at Perth Community Care Centre on Sunset Blvd. Lose weight sensibly with group support. Further info call 613-264-2827 or 613-2674508. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). Meets Thursday evenings at Lanark Lodge. Info. Janet 613-264-9139.

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Steering feel formula a balancing act for carmakers "Hi Brian, We have a Dodge Journey 2014. I noticed the steering wheel is very sensitive when turning it. A glance over to the side of the road can cause the car to move over to the centre line very easily. I feel the turn ratio (sensitivity) is too fine. There has been a lot of talk about distracted driving recently. I also think that the options for steering wheel movement should not include the 'comfort' (such as certain Kia models and other) option. With a slight turn of the wheel at highway speeds it easily puts you over the centre line. What are your thoughts about this?" P Having spent a lot of time in and having logged more than a few kilometres on this particular cross-over, I feel enabled to provide an answer on this one. Carmakers are always trying to balance the steering feel on their products. Too much resistance and drivers complain of fatigue after even a few hours of driving and too much assist, leaves owners like this reader with an uncomfortable sense of lack of control. A lot of the decision making process in how to engineer any steering system relates to the target audience. Few luxury sedan owners for example would be happy with a harsh steering wheel that fed back every bump and groove on the road into their hands, while not too many large SUV or pickup drivers want a feather-light touch on their controls. The Dodge Journey is aimed at a very wide and diverse group of consumers looking for everything from personal transport to family hauling capability. This popular cross-over uses traditional power steering assist provided by a beltdriven hydraulic pump feeding pressure to a rack-and-pinion gear. It uses mechanical steering column connection components meaning a solid link between the steering wheel and the steering gear. I've personally never found the steering to be particularly

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light and it provides an appropriate amount of road feedback. However this is a pretty subjective observance. There are ways to improve things without reinventing the wheel or heading to the nearest auto retailer to trade this vehicle in on something else. A new set of tires with slightly more aggressive tread than the current boots can change things dramatically. Also, when carrying cargo of any substantial weight, taking a little care to balance the load, can go a long way to improving the steering response. Keep the heaviest items loaded over the rear wheels and not behind them. Up front, in the driver's seat it's important to be positioned correctly in terms of distance from the wheel and upper body height. I know for a seasoned driver this might sound like some patronizing advice, but trying different seat adjustments to find the right balance of comfort and control can make the difference between enjoying a particular auto's ride and absolutely detesting it. As to all the other vehicles out there with extra-comfort steering settings, I don't think they present nearly as much of a problem as their drivers. If a vehicle's steering geometry is properly adjusted it should prevent excessive wandering and as our roads are crowned (or slanted) to the outside of each lane to accommodate water runoff, if a driver provided no steering input for whatever reason, their vehicle should drift to the outside of their lane away from oncoming traffic (provided they didn't start off way over the centre line). But no amount of auto design

and engineering (including all the current collision mitigation systems) can ever make up for an inattentive driver. Simply put, it's just like the popular meme adage; you only had one job! When you get behind the wheel, you only have to get from point A to point B safely while keeping those you share the journey with safe as well. "Hi Brian, I'm interested in giving my 17-year-old grandson in Smiths Falls a skid control course for a Christmas present. Can you give me a school in this area to enroll in?" Thanks, John What a great idea for a Christmas gift for a young (or even more experienced driver)! One of the better ones in our area is put on by the Motorsport Club of Ottawa at the Capital City Speedway (Highway 7 near Stittsville) in January or February. It's a complete oneday course with plenty of good classroom and course instruction on all aspects of winter driving. You can check their website at www.mco.org and look under the events tab. They don't have much info published yet on the 2017 session but you can check their website from time to time to find dates, contact the organizers, and enroll your grandson. They've been providing this great service for years. If you have any questions, opinions, or stories on anything automotive please drop me a line, [By email to emc@perfprint.ca or directly to bjoeturner@hotmail.com listing 'Question for the Car Counsellor' on the subject line or by post to Metroland Media, 65 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.)

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Bill and Maxeen McConachie Invite you to share in a celebration of their 50th Wedding Anniversary Perth Curling Club Lounge December 17, 2016 From 1:00 to 6:00pm Best Wishes Only

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Larissa Hamilton, daughter of Wanda Floyd and step-daughter of George Chaisson of Carleton Place and Adam Dowdall, son of Janet and Brian Dowdall of Beckwith Township were united in marriage on October 15, 2016 in a beautiful Fall ceremony in the Historic Village of Franktown, Ontario. The blue sky and Fall colours welcomed the young couple to their first steps together in their life together. Following a honeymoon to Niagara Falls, Larissa and Adam have taken up residence in Carleton Place. Proud parents wish you well.

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BONHOMME - Tom and Carolyn are pleased to announce the birth of their beautiful baby girl, Ella Anne Bonhomme, born at Smiths Falls District Hospital on Monday, September 26th at 2:51 am, weighing 7 lbs 4 oz. Proud grandparents are Terry and Sue Truelove, Ray and Jan Bonhomme and great grandparents Al and June Morrison and Ruth Cheetham. Special thanks goes out to Dr. Kerner and all of the wonderful nurses and staff at the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital for Ella’s safe arrival.

Jamie and Susan Mannion of Perth, Ontario, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Justine Mannion to Lee Nevitte son of Neil Nevitte and Susan Bloch-Nevitte of Toronto, Ontario. A July 2017 wedding is planned.

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ELSBY Joan

Peacefully at Hilltop Manor on Saturday, December 3, 2016 just shy of her 84th birthday. Loving mother of Wendy (Rick) and Tim. Cherished Nana of Donald (Tami), Jake (Ashley), Rebekah (Mike), Aaron and Colin, Grand-Nan of Danika, Jeremy, Sofee, Benjamin, Donnie Jr., Payton, Mason and Reece. Dear sister of Paul (Barbara). Bio-Cremation has taken place and celebration of Joan’s life will take place at a later date. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Kidney Foundation of Canada 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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To the people who sent cards and also to my children Hugh and Lillian, and Bonny for being there for me and the people that called and came to the house and Lannin Funeral Home and the nurses that helped Don, also the Ambulance and Allan and Dian for your help. Thank You Teresa Phillips

1925 -2016 Mary Helen Bowrin, born in Richmond, loved words and theater and traveling and India. Her children, Erica Stone, Gordon, Howard and Chris Wiener, and their children and grandchildren will dearly miss her easy laugh, big heart and indomitable spirit, as will her sister Joan Thompson, her brother Keith Bowrin and her many, many friends. Her third son, Mark, who died too young, has lived on in her memory. She left this world peacefully on Monday, November 28th. Private services will be held in Berkeley, California, and Kathmandu. Gifts in lieu of flowers may be sent to Childhaven Intl. www.childhaven.ca

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The organizers of the S.F.D.C.I. High School Reunion Class of ‘96 (Give or Take a Few!) would like to thank all those who helped to make the event a smashing success. Special shout outs to the staff of the Smiths Falls Legion Branch 95 – thank you for everything! To Steve Evoy of Impression Printing for supplying the tickets, DJ Johnny Five (Johnny and Heather Vandusen) for the awesome 90’s tunes, Judy Drummond for the delicious buffet, Julie Bannon for selling tickets at the door and to everyone who traveled from near and far to join in this event and take a trip back to the 90’s — thanks for coming out! Tara Joynt, Jammie Bannon, Andrew Drummond, Ildiko Nagy-Maidment and Heather McFayden

The family of the late Thomas Edward “Ted” McParland wish to express their sincere appreciation to family, friends and neighbours for food, cards, flowers, donations and expressions of sympathy. Thank you to the doctors and nurses on the 2nd. floor at the G.W.M. hospital. Many thanks to the P.S.W.’s who cared for Dad with such kindness and respect. Also special thank you to Father McNally for his support and prays before Dad’s passing and at the funeral home and grave site. Thanks to Dale Lyons and staff of the Lyons Funeral Home in Westport for their expertise and compassion. As well a thank you for the delicious lunch provided by St. Edward C.W.L. Thank you everyone for making Dad’s send-off special. He is with Mom now. The McParland Family

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A sincere thank you to the many friends, relatives, and the band who attended my eightieth birthday party at Maberly on November 13th. I was deeply touched - and more than a little surprised! A special thanks to my family who, by intercepting my Courier, giving my computer a “nervous breakdown”, and by leading me to believe that we were having a small, private celebration that evening, made the surprise complete. I hope that I was the only one who wished that I had showered and brought a change of clothes! Bud Van Alstine

THANK YOU We would like to thank our family and friends who came to help our Mother Thelma Criggar celebrate her 100th Birthday on November 6th and for all the cards and gifts. We would like to thank Christ Church Ashton and the ACW for looking after the food. We sure appreciate all you did. A special thank you to Earl Moore for driving our Mother to the church in his 1916 Chev Car. Thanks Gordon, Harold, Marion & Diana

Lackie, Tracy Grant Robert Known as “BO, Red and Buddy” to the ones who loved him, sadly passed on Monday November 28, 2016 at the young age of 49. He passed suddenly at home beside his beloved wife Joanne. Friends visited the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place on Monday December 5, 2016 from 12:00 noon until time of the Service at 1:00 p.m. Who was Tracy? He was a devoted husband, a son, a nephew, a brother, an uncle, a father, a farmer and a friend. He raised the spirit of all that knew him. He was always generous and he without a doubt loved his family. All that loved him can remember the times spent on the farm with his good cooking, good humor and welcoming bear hugs. He will be missed but never forgotten, for he has touched the lives of so many that hold his memory dear. His memory will live on in his beloved wife Joanne Villneuve, his parents Evelyn Argueta Tysick and Tracy Lackie senior, his four daughters Krista Bisson (Nick), Melanie Reinburg (Kevin), Lindsey Friend and Loreen Elliot, his two grandchildren Austin and Sora Reinburg, his sisters Patty Bartel (Rick), Wendy Lackie, his brother William Argueta, and his many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and good friends. For those who wish, donations can be made to a charity of one’s choice. www.barkerfh.com

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Mary Margaret (nee Stapleton) Gaffney

Retired Catholic School Teacher Passed away peacefully at Perth Community Care Centre, Perth on Sunday, December 4, 2016 at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late Leonard Gaffney. Devoted mother of Brian, Richard (Nicole), Kevin (Trina Preece), and Nancy (Thomas) Hopkins. Cherished grandmother of Elyse, Sarah, Steven, Zachary, Jason, and Kate. Mary will be sadly missed by her brother Jeremiah (late Elizabeth) Stapleton, and her sisterin-law Elaine (Gerald) Mohr. She was also predeceased by her parents Carl and Geraldine (nee Meagher) Stapleton, her brother-in-law Robert (Eleanor) Gaffney and her sister-in-law Madeline (Robert) Martin. Mary will be fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, extended family, friends, as well as her many former colleagues and students. She was a proud member of the Legion of Mary and was a member of the CWL for over 50 years. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Friday, December 9, 2016 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Francis de Sales Church on Saturday at 11 a.m. Interment will take place at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis de Sales Building Fund or to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls (613) 283-2800 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

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MOFFITT James Alfred

Turner, Sharron Lee

(Registered Nurse Ottawa Civic Hospital 35 years) Peacefully at home in Perth, on Thursday December 1, 2016 at the age of 63. Loving sister of Shawn Turner (Suzanne) and Shane Turner (Sharon). Predeceased by her parents John “Jo” and Marjorie Turner. Sharron will be missed by her nieces and nephews. Friends visited the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place, on Tuesday December 6, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for a visitation only. For those who wish, a donation to L.A.W.S. would be appreciated by the family. www.barkerfh.com

Peacefully at the Kemptville Hospital on Sunday, December 4, 2016 in his 81st year. Cherished husband of Dorothy (nee Heaphy). Loving father of Debbie (Mike) and Donna (Jim). Treasured Opa to Jason, Derek and Hollis. Dear brother of Gertie Donnelly, Helen Lafave and Ray. Predeceased by his mother Dorothy (nee Graham) and father Harvey (Chris), and by his brothers Lloyd and Keith. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Friends are invited to join the family at the Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 245, Merrickville for a Celebration of Jim’s Life on Sunday, January 15, 2017 from 1-3PM. 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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KEITH, MELVILLE “MEL”

Peacefully at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital in the early morning hours of Wednesday, November 30th, 2016. Melville Holland Keith passed away at the age of 92 years. Beloved husband of the late Doreen (nee Mackie). Dearly loved father of Gary Keith of Ottawa and Lynn Powell (Doug) of Stittsville. Proud and cherished grandfather of Andrew Powell (Danielle Williams) and Geoffrey Powell (Becky) and great-grandfather of Weston and Fergus. A private family graveside service was conducted at the Albert Street Cemetery, Arnprior on Thursday, December 1st, 2016. In memory of Mel and for those wishing, a donation to the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital (Arnprior Regional Health) would be appreciated by his family. In the care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior. Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

DEATH NOTICE

Ellis Mary B. (Nee Wilson) Ellis

Passed away peacefully at the Smiths Falls Hospital on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at the age of 92. Mary is predeceased by her beloved husband John Ellis. Loving and devoted mother of Barbara Jean, David (Beverley) and James (Rose-Anne Dunklin). Cherished grandmother of Kathleen, Christine and Matthew; and great-grandmother of Alexandra and Brandon. Mary is also predeceased by all of her brothers and sisters along with her daughter-in-law Dale Ellis. She will be fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Friday, December 2, 2016 from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service in the Chapel at 12 o’clock. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls (613) 283-2800 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

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Rockburn, Howard Suddenly at the Carleton Place Hospital, on Monday November 28, 2016 at the age of 71. Loving husband of June. Dear father of Sean (Lesley), Stacey (Jen), Scott (Jeannie), Steve Morrow (Aimee) and Heather. Proud grandfather of 12 grandchildren. Predeceased by his brother Lou. Howard will be especially missed by Amy Ayers. Friends visited the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place, on Thursday December 1, 2016, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for visitation only. A reception took place at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 192 Carleton Place from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. For those who wish, a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. www.barkerfh.com

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Hockney Margaret christine

(nee Mcewen) At Lanark Place, Kitchener, Ontario on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. Beloved wife of the late John (Jack) B. Hockney. Dear mother of Lynn, Bill, Bev, Bob and Lori. Beloved grandma of twelve grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Evelyn Paul, Janet McEwen and twin sister Joan McDiarmid. Predeceased by her parents Harold and Helene McEwen, brother Don McEwen and sister Marjorie. Margaret graduated from Sarnia General Hospital in 1951. She retired in 1995 from a lifelong nursing career. Memorial Service was held in Kitchener at Rosemount United Church on Monday November 14, 2016.

IN MEMORIAM

YOUNG, J.T. Missing You Always. You never said I’m leaving, You never said goodbye, You were gone before I knew it, and only God knows why. In life I loved you dearly, In death I love you still, In my heart I hold a place, That only you can fill. It broke my heart to lose you, But you didn’t go alone, A part of me went with you, The day God took you Home. Love Dad

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STEELE – In loving memory of my daughter, Karen Anne (Myers) Steele, who passed away December 9, 2014. If daisies grow in Heaven Lord Please pick a bunch for us Place them in Karen’s arms And tell her they’re from us Tell her that we love her and miss her, And when she turns to smile Place a kiss on her cheek And hold her for awhile. Because remembering her is easy We do it every day But there’s an ache within our hearts That will never go away. Love Mom and Family

SEED, Brian September 17, 1948-December 8, 2015 In loving memory of a wonderful Dad, cherished Grampa and Forever Friend. His smiling way and pleasant face Are a pleasure to recall; He had a kindly word for each And died beloved by all. Some day we hope to meet him, Some day, we know not when, To clasp his hand in the better land, Never to part again. Always in our Hearts Travis, Emily, Mayson, Cohen and Donna

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Mary Brydges (Lancaster) December 25, 1931 – December 6, 2001 In loving memory of our Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So he put his arms around you, and whispered “Come to Me”. With tearful eyes we watched you, we watched you fade away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands now rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us He only took the best. Loved and Always Missed Art, Paul, Nancy, Sue, Jim and Families

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Terrance Wayne Leach September 24, 1952-December 11, 2015 Four Candles The first candle represents our grief. The pain of losing you is intense. It reminds us of the depth of our love for you. This second candle represents our courage. To confront our sorrow, To comfort each other, To change our lives. This third candle we light in your memory. For the times we laughed, The times we cried, The times we were angry with each other, The silly things you did, The caring and joy you gave us. This fourth candle we light for our love. We light this candle that your light will always shine. As we enter this holiday season. We cherish the special place in our hearts That will always be reserved for you. We thank you for the gift Your living brought to each of us. We love you. We remember you. (Unknown Author)

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In loving memory of my dear mother, who passed away in December. Peacefully sleeping, resting at last, Her weary pains and trials are past, In silence she suffered, in patience she bore, Till God called her home, to suffer no more. Love from daughter Pierrette

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DIXON, Hilda (Carr) January 16, 1894 – December 7, 1956 A thought of you throughout the years, Bring many smiles and yes, some tears. You were a mother who was always there, Who showed her love and that she cared. I miss you more than words can say, And love you more each passing day. Many grandchildren have been added to the family circle including my 5, and great-great-grandchildren and hope we all meet again in that fair land where there will be no more parting. Forever loved and always remembered Marlene and family

COOK, Harriette In loving memory of a dear sister, sister-inlaw, aunt, great aunt and great great aunt and wife Harriette Alice Cook (Tryon) August 7, 1948 December 7, 2007. Those we love are always with us, In the gifts that they have shared. Their laughter, warmth and wisdom, And special ways they cared. Those treasures help console us, In a gentle lasting way. Filling our hearts with memories, That comfort us day by day. Lovingly Remembered Bob, Grace, Faye, Mary and Families, Husband George. LACKEY - In loving memory of our parents, grandparents and greatgrandparents, Theresa Lackey, who passed away, December 8, 1992, and William Lackey, who passed away, January 24, 2001. There’s a family who misses you dearly, In a home where you used to be. There’s 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. Lovingly remembered by Gary, Bonnie Erin, Jacob & Abby Jennifer, Ryan, Emily, & Liam

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DUFFY – In memory of a very special wife, Hazel Duffy, who passed away November 29, 1997. If tears could build a stairway, And memories a lane, I’d walk right up to Heaven And bring you home again. It is lonely here without you, I miss you more each day, For life is not the same for me, Since you were called away. It broke my heart to lose you, But you did not go alone, For part of me went with you, The day God called you Home. I seem to see in the soft dim light, A face I loved the best, And think of her when the sun’s last rays, Go down in the far off west. Lovingly remembered Murray

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King Canada Meat Band saw $350, 2-3hp gas water pumps, Briggs & Stratton motors, $150 ea or 2/$250, electric Craftsman 16in scroll saw with light, variable speed, on stand $150. 613-272-2525

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Johnston Brothers Tree Farm Cut Your Own

Balsam fir • Fraser fir Supply of large trees

up to 9’ $45 10’+ available Sleigh Rides Dec. 3 & 4, 10 & 11 South of Kemptville East of 416 & County Rd. 44 2853 Porter Road

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Firewood 14-16” dry hardwood, $100/face cord with local delivery in Kemptville area. Wayne Modler 613-258-3854 or 613-889-6058. Leave message. Firewood- Cut, split and delivered or picked up. Dry seasoned hardwood or softwood from $60/face cord. Phone Greg Knops (613)658-3358, cell (613)340-1045. TD Logging. Tri-axle load firewood logs, 18-21 singles, $1,250; $40 single cord, 100% poplar, minimum order. Haul brush and scrap. Visa. 613-812-5454 or 613-264-5454.

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5 Generations of firewood sales, all hardwood, cut and split. Volume discount. Outdoor furnace wood also available. 613-253-8006.

SPORTS EQUIPMENT For Sale - 2 Jiffy ice augers, 8” & 10”, excellent condition. $300 each. 613-272-2053

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Excellent choice of well-pruned trees. Harvest your own choice $25 or pick one fresh cut $30 Small Pre-Cut Trees $5 to $10 Located 8 km from Smiths Falls on North Gower Hwy. 5808 Roger Stevens Dr

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Wide selection of fresh cut greens available 8th Line at County Road 29 Carleton Place

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WARREN – In loving memory of Allan Warren who passed away so suddenly on December 13, 2006. Everyday without you, Since you had to go. Is like summer without sunshine, And winter without snow, I wish that I could talk to you, There is so much that I would say, Life has changed so very much, Since you went away, I miss the bond between us, And I miss your kind support, You are in my mind and in my heart, And every Christmas thought, I will always feel you close to me, And though you are far from sight, I’ll search for you among the stars that shine on Christmas night. Sadly missed by Marilyn and family.

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2 bedroom, recently renovated, hardwood floors, detached garage, $1495 includes utilities. 38 Lombard St. Smiths Falls. Available January 1. Paul: 613-285-7851 kennedy041963@gmail. com

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3 bedroom smoke-free home, McDonald’s Corners overlooking Dalhousie Lake. 5 appliances included. Open concept with large sunroom. $1100 plus utilities. 613-264-0002

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FOR RENT Perth, large bright condo in secure adult building, no smoking or animals. 6 appliances $1,500.00 utilities extra. Premier walk in bathtub 613-285-4510 Quiet Country living, Clayton. Private 2 bedroom apartment includes jacuzzi, hydro, satellite TV, private parking, shared kitchen, seniors welcome, $700/month all inclusive. first/last required. Flexible occupancy . Bob 613-294-6463. Sharbot Lake Apartments available first of next month. Call 613-253-6069. Smiths Falls room for rent, $550/mnth. Mature adult person. Heat, hydro & cable included. Call 7 am-5 pm. 613-216-1448 Smiths Falls, 1 bedroom, $700 utilities included. offstreet parking. newly renovated, available immediately. 613-283-2266. Smiths Falls. 2 bedroom at 10-20 Pearl St. Rent $950 everything included. Contact Darlene 613-283-9799 or 613-207-1255 for appointment. Smiths Falls, 2 bedroom duplex, in a quiet area of town. Nice yard and private parking for 2 cars. $850/month plus hydro. First and last required. Water included. Available January 1. Call 613-803-7827. Smiths Falls, 2 bedroom in heritage stone building. $850/month. Fridge, stove, washer and dryer included. Available immediately. 613-283-9650. Smiths Falls. Bachelor apt., partially furnished, fridge, stove, 4 piece-bath, parking, single mature occupancy only, no pets. Absolutely non-smoking, private, quiet setting near downtown. Includes heat, hydro. First and last. $565.00. Phone: 613-284-2673, Smiths Falls, large 1 bedroom apt, ground floor, private yard, Quiet adult building. $895/mnth plus hydro, heat included. References required. 613-366-9610. Smiths Falls, Toulon Place Apartments, 3rd floor, 2 bedroom $850/mth; Available December 1. Clean, quiet, secure building, live-in superintendent, ground floor laundry. 613-283-9650.

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LEGAL NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS All claims against the estate of Phylis (Phyllis) Loreta Connell deceased, late of the Township of North Grenville, County of Grenville, who died on the 1st day of March, 2016 must be filed with the undersigned Trustees on or before the 30th day of December, 2016, after which date the assets of the estate will be distributed with regard only to the claims of which the Trustees shall then have notice, and the trustees will not be liable to any person of whose claims they shall not then have notice. DATED at Prescott, Ontario this 24th day of November 2016. Everett Connell and Donna Thorpe, Trustees c/o Laushway Law Office P.O.Box 190 Prescott, ON K0E 1T0

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Notice to Creditors and Others

In the estate of Ernest Wayne Richards a.k.a Wayne Richards, Pensioner, Deceased

All persons having claims as creditors against the estate of the above mentioned, late of the Town of Carleton Place, in Lanark County, who died at the said City of Carleton Place, on March 08, 2016, are required to file proof of same with the undersigned on or before January 17, 2017. After that date the Public Guardian and Trustee will proceed to distribute the estate, having regard only to the claims of which s/he then shall have had notice. Anyone having knowledge of a Will or next-of-kin of the above mentioned is also requested to contact the undersigned. DATED at Toronto on November 15, 2016.

PUBLIC GUARDIAN AND TRUSTEE, ESTATE TRUSTEE 595 BAY STREET, SUITE 800 TORONTO, ONTARIO M5G 2M6 File: 818275-016 WORK WANTED

WORK WANTED

A Load to the dump Cheap! Clean up renovations, clutter, garage sale junk or dead trees brush. 613-899-7269.

E x p e r i e n c e d Electrician, Licensed & Insured available for residential/commercial work. Best Rates, Call Jim 613-799-2378 or 613-284-0895

Seamless Eavestrough, renovations, deck restoration, roadside mowing, grading, painting, roofing, line painting, cottage jacking, fencing, dump runs. 613-257-8143 or 613-264-8143.

A Small Job or More. Renovations/Repairs. Kitchen & Bath, Tub-toshower conversions, grab bars, painting, plumbing, flooring, tile, countertops, decks. 613-858-1390, 613-257-7082.

Certified Mason. 12 years experience. Chimney reContact: helenepeters@hotmail.ca pair, restoration, parging, 613-259-5525, 613-200-0554 repointing. Brick, block and stone. Small/big job specialist. Free estimates. Karen’s Errands. Services Semi-retired, all home 613-250-0290. for Seniors. Grocery Shop- renovations, interior & exping, Errands, Personal terior, years of experience. Assistant, and more... Ser- Call Brent 613-283-6088. LOST & FOUND vicing Smiths Falls, Perth and Surrounding Area. Karen at T.L.C. Lost: set of car & house Contact or HOME keys. Perth area. - reward. 613-206-9505 kj0991@gmail.com IMPROVEMENTS 613-267-5256

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All claims against the estate of Thomas Edward McParland, late of Tay Valley Township in the County of Lanark, who died on the 15th day of November, 2016, must be filed with the undersigned Estate Trustee on or before the 30th day of December, 2016; thereafter, the undersigned will distribute the assets of the said estate having regard only to the claims then filed.

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Lyle McParland, Estate Trustee, by his solicitors, BARKER WILLSON PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION, 31 Foster Street, Perth ON K7H 1R8,. Att.: S. Craig Halpenny. 613-267-2800

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DATED at Perth this 28th day of November, 2016.

HELPING HAND HOME CARE

Providing private in-home care for Respite/Companion/Personal assistant for shopping, doctors appt, light housekeeping, meal prep, etc 25+ yrs exp in health care Start rate $20 hr/3 hr min Avail hourly as well as for weekend/weekly stays.

HELP WANTED If you are proficient in Photoshop, able to multi task and work under pressure in a deadlinedriven environment, have great communication skills, and like challenges - we would love you to join our team at fast paced, local print shop. Knowledge of print shop production is an asset. Please e-mail to info@imagesperth.com Part time delivery driver for Kemptville area. Must have own car. 3 days week. Contract position. Debbie 613-258-7454 Part-time employee to handle administrative tasks at the Station Theatre in Smiths Falls. 6 month position, with the possibility of renewal, for up to 20 hours per week. Job will focus on duties of promotion, communication and building a volunteer base. Ideally, candidate will have familiarity and experience with WordPress and Adobe Creative Suite. Successful candidates will need excellent communication skills for dealing with patrons, renters, volunteers, media and the community, strong organizational abilities, and the ability to show initiative and work independently. Email resume and cover letter to sfctappliction@gmail.com by December 9th to be considered for the position. Snow-plow Operators and shovelers, Perth area. Parttime or could lead to fulltime. Call 613-267-5460. TDL Truck - Repairs, 3379 Hawthorne Rd. Ottawa, Ontario. We are now accepting applications for Truck-Trailer Technician’s and Apprentices. The positions will be full time. We offer competitive wages, full health benefits, dental, RRSP contribution plans, boot and tool allowance. Please send resume to petersimard@tdltruckrepairs. com or call 613-736-1797 to set up an interview. Wellington House in Prescott is seeking a Positive, Compassionate, Hard-working Casual Registered Nurse. Requirements: Valid CNO Registration, CPR, First Aid, CPIC with VSS, 2 years working experience LTC preferred. Send Resume to jstreska@extendicare.com or Fax: 613-925-5425

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CAREER OPPORTUNITY

DRIVERS REQUIRED

The Real Estate Market Is HOT! Now is the time to start your new career in real estate. We will train you to make an above average income in this exciting business. Find out more....

Access Taxi requires Full and Part-Time drivers for Perth and Smiths Falls

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

at 613-283-5555.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Kate Archer, Broker/Manager Bowes & Cocks Limited, Brokerage Office (613) 273-3187 Careers@bowesandcocks.com RealEstateCareerInfo.ca

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Lanark County Mental Health Internal Posting Community Mental Health Nurse R.N. Psychiatry Temporary Full Time Lanark County Mental Health is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary team of professionals and community based mental health organization sponsored by the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital. Transitional youth and adults experiencing serious and persistent mental health concerns are provided with streamlined access to mental health services and resources. We believe in a client centered approach to support the individual in a recovery model to promote optimal health and well-being. There is an opportunity for a Community Mental Health Nurse, Registered Nurse. Duties: • Work as part of the interdisciplinary Counseling and Treatment Services including social workers, community mental health nurses and court diversion worker. Provide comprehensive mental health assessments, for individuals referred from local emergency departments, police services, family physicians, families or self referrals for persons experiencing crisis or mental health concerns. Completion and maintenance of clinical and program related documentation and other related nursing duties in response to client needs. • Provide treatment services including medication monitoring and administration (including depot injections), monitoring of medical and psychiatric status and client/family education. • Provide advocacy and social supports in housing, vocational, transportation and finances, related to the determinants of health. • Implementation of the “client recovery model” by therapeutic relationships in the development of “Client Recovery Action Plans” Requirements: • Certificate of Competence and current registration as a Registered Nurse in Ontario. • Post secondary degree in nursing from a recognized university preferred; an acceptable combination of nursing education and related work experience in psychiatric nursing (3 to 5 years). Certified Psychiatric /Community Mental Health Nurse from CNA preferred. • Wide range of crisis intervention experience, risk assessments and interventions that include hospital based psychiatric services, emergency departments experience and community mental health services. • Excellent interpersonal, communication, critical thinking and problem solving skills. • Availability of an automobile, a valid driver’s license. • Completion of a Vulnerable Persons Sector Check and the capacity to work flexible hours. Qualified applicants should reply by Friday December 9, 2016 CLS724313_1208

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LOST INDOOR ONLY CAT since Sat. Nov Applications should be sent to: 12th. From Gillies Corners (1012) Perth Rd. Diana McDonnell RN, BScN, CPMHN(C) He has never been outside before. He is black and white (tuxedo colouring), neutered Lanark County Mental Health male, no collar, no microchip. His name is 88 Cornelia St. West, Unit A2, Smiths Falls, Ontario, K7A 5K9 Neako, 12-13 years old. Very thin (has always Email: dmcdonnell@lanarkmentalhealth.com had trouble keeping weight on). REWARD OFFERED please help me find him and bring Only those applications that will be eligible for an interview will be contacted. him home. Please call Krista 613-299-4885. Connected to Your Community A/CP/K/P/SF - 42 - Thursday, December 8, 2016

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GARAGE SALE

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Almonte Antique Market, 26 Mill St. in historic downtown Almonte. 613-256-1511. 50 vendors. Open daily 10-5.

Le Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est (CECCE) est à la recherche de personnes intéressées à se joindre à son équipe pour poursuivre avec passion une vision commune, axée sur la collaboration et sur l’innovation en éducation. CONCIERGES OCCASIONNELLES OU CONCIERGES OCCASIONNELS (BROCKVILLE ET MERRICKVILLE) SERVICE DES IMMOBILISATIONS Concours 148/15-16 Salaire : 15,59 $/h + 4 % Avec 22 600 élèves fréquentant 42 écoles élémentaires, 12 écoles secondaires et son école pour adultes, le CECCE est un leader dans le domaine de l’éducation et le plus grand réseau canadien d’écoles de langue française à l’extérieur du Québec. Son territoire de plus de 35 000 km2 dans le Centre-Est de l’Ontario s’étend de Cumberland à Pembroke, jusqu’à Trenton. Les élèves du CECCE obtiennent les meilleurs résultats en province. Pour obtenir tous les détails relatifs au poste susmentionné et pour soumettre votre candidature en ligne, veuillez consulter le site Web du CECCE au www.ecolecatholique.ca/emplois.

HELP WANTED

Lanark County’s – Lanark Lodge, “People Caring for People”, is a 163 bed Long Term Care Home accredited with Accreditation Canada that strives to provide progressive resident centred care for our residents in an atmosphere of respect that fosters independence and fulfillment. We are seeking a self-motivated professional change agent for the following regular part-time position as soon as possible.

REGULAR PART TIME RESIDENT CARE CLERK (POSTING #LL2016-168)

Téléphone : 613 744-2555 ou sans frais : 1 888 230-5131

En vertu du paragraphe 24(1) du Code des droits de la personne de l’Ontario, le CECCE a le droit de préférer, en matière d’emploi, des candidates et candidats de langue française catholiques romains.

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TOWN OF CARLETON PLACE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

For further details including qualifications and application deadline, visit our website at www.lanarkcounty.ca

The Town of Carleton Place is seeking an individual to fill the position of Public Works Superintendent

Mail: Town of Carleton Place Attn: Human Resources 175 Bridge Street, Carleton Place, ON K7C 2V8

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A detailed job description, for this position, can be accessed at www.carletonplace.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The Town of Carleton Place is an equal opportunity employer following the rules and regulations set out by the Human Rights Code. Personal information submitted will be used for the purposes of determining suitability for this competition only and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) upon request.

TOWNSHIP OF MONTAGUE

Equipment Operator(s) The Township of Montague is seeking an individual to fill the position of Equipment Operator(s). Please note that the job posting has been extended to December 15th, 2016. Please find more information about the job posting at www.township.montague.on.ca or by contacting the below: A detailed job description is available upon request. Qualified individuals are invited to forward their resume along with a covering letter by fax, mail, email or in person to the address below by noon on December 15th, 2016. The Township of Montague ATTN: Jasmin Ralph 6547 Rogers Stevens Drive PO Box 755 Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4W6 Fax: 613-283-3112 Email: jralph@township.montague.on.ca

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The Town of Carleton Place is seeking an individual to fill the full-time position of Public Works Superintendent. Summary: Responsible for the maintenance and operation of the Town’s infrastructure including roads, storm sewers, sanitary sewers and water distribution system. Qualification/Experience: • Minimum High School Graduation Diploma along with either/or post-secondary education in a related field or a combination of experience and training in the relevant field. Certified Road Superintendent (CRS) and/or OACETT designations will be considered an asset; • 5-10 years of experience in municipal or construction environment, including 3-5 years of supervisory experience; • Act as ORO (Overall Responsible Operator) for the Town’s Water Distribution System (Level I) and Wastewater Collection System (Level II); • Certification by the Ministry of the Environment as a Class I Operator of Water Distribution and Class II Operator of Wastewater Collection Systems; • A thorough knowledge of legislation and regulations that may impact the operation of a Municipal Public Works operation such as, but not limited to, the Highway Traffic Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways and Town By-laws and policies; • Class G Ontario Drivers Licence (will be required to provide abstract and provide on-going confirmation of appropriate licence). DZ licence will be considered an asset; • Possess knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the maintenance, construction and repair of roadways sidewalks, bridges, culverts, storm and sanitary sewers, water systems and associated features including safety precautions.

Email: hr@carletonplace.ca Facsimile: 613 257 8170

Employment Opportunity Family Relief Program The Family Relief Program a part of Lanark Renfrew Health & Community Services is seeking to fill part time hours for Weekend and Regular Family Relief Workers Position Overview: To provide weekend or regular relief support to individuals with medical, physical or developmental needs in the community, family home or one of our Respite Homes. Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume by 12 noon on December 16, 2016 to email address: ccrampton@lcp-home.com If at any stage in the selection process you require an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Sandra Angell, 613-257-7121 x 225 (sangell@lcp-home. com) and let us know how we can assist you. Although we appreciate all responses, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

MANDATE: To provide clerical support to Lanark Lodge Nursing department. Provides back up for Receptionist/ Clerical Assistant and Staffing/Payroll Clerk as required.

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Interested applicants are invited to submit an application in confidence by 3:30 PM December 21st quoting “Public Works Superintendent” Attention Human Resources by:

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Lanark Renfrew Health & Community Services

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The Municipality thanks all applicants for their interest, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information is collected under the authority of The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and is used to determine eligibility for potential employment. The Township is an equal opportunity employer and that accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) upon request.

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Wanted Full Time Host Family and Respite Providers in Lanark County Ontario We are currently looking for new home providers that will enable individuals to live as an integral part of the family setting. The Family Home Program has been with the Association since 1987. About Family Home: The host Family Home Program is a flexible option that matches people with intellectual disabilities with individuals (families) who can provide a caring, stable home environment. The supports offered are tailored to each situation and take into consideration the unique qualities and needs of everyone involved. Who are Family Home Providers? Home Providers are people who have chosen to open their homes and their lives to a person with an intellectual disability. These individuals: *Can be single, couples or families of all types. *Have diverse experiences, backgrounds and lifestyles. *Can provide a consistent, nurturing home life, and *Are willing and capable of assisting another person in the areas of daily living as necessary. Reimbursement: Home Providers are compensated for services based on a daily rate, tax free. For Further Information: Please email: admin@clalanark.ca Visit our Website at: www.clalanark.ca

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BayBridge Senior Living is seeking passionate, hands-on people that share our values. All of our team members bring a high-level of understanding and skills related to their respective fields of expertise.

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Carolina Retirement Suites is seeking applications for the following positions: Casual Part-Time

PSW’s

Please email your resume to: cwoods@carolinasuites.ca AUCTIONS

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OUTSTANDING ESTATE AUCTION SALE Saturday, December 10 at 9:30 a.m. To be held at our facility 15093 Cty Rd 18, East of Osnabruck Centre From Hwy 401 take Ingleside Exit #770 Dickinson Dr, travel North approx. 1-1/2 km to Osnabruck Centre, turn East onto Cty Rd 18 travel ½ km. Watch for signs! Antique Furnishings & Collectibles, Nice Assort of Art, Jewellery, Coins & More Plan to attend for this will be our last indoor auction of 2016 and therefore in conjuction with the auction we will be hosting our Christmas customer appreciation event with refreshments, prizes and more. Owner & Auctioneer Not Responsible For Loss Or Accident Note: We are now back indoors for the fall and winter months. Call for upcoming dates or to consign (quality items only- no junk). Believe it or not, we are already booking spring on-site farm, real estate, and general estate auctions. Be sure to call and book early to be assured your desired date. The most successful spring auction is planned, promoted and prepared for during the winter. Prop: To Settle the Estate of the late Hazel Power formerly of Williamstown & Inclusions Terms: Cash or Good Cheque with proper I.D. Auction Conducted By Peter Ross Auction Services Ltd. Ingleside, ON 613-537-8862 For full listing & pictures see www.theauctionfever.com after Dec 1st

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES 1st..........................Paper 2nd........................Cotton 3rd ......................Leather 4th ........................ Books 5th .........................Wood 6th ................Candy, Iron 7th .............Copper, Wool 8th ......... Bronze, Pottery 9th ..........Pottery, Willow 10th .........Tin, Aluminum 11th ........................Steel 12th ............... Linen, Silk 13th ...................... Lace

14th ...................... Ivory 15th ...................Crystal 20th .....................China 25th .....................Silver 30th ......................Pearl 35th ......................Coral 40th ......................Ruby 45th ................Sapphire 50th .......................Gold 55th .................Emerald 60th ................Diamond 70th ................Platinum

Call the classified department 1-800-267-7936 or 283-3182 65 Lorne St., Smiths Falls

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AUCTIONS

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AUCTIONS

Auction Sale Lanark Civitan Hall Lanark, ON

Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016

Auction 10 a.m.• Viewing 9 a.m.

2 ESTATE AUCTION Columbia 20 hp lawn tractor, Quantity of tools, fancy glass, furniture, antiques, collectibles. Terms: Cash or Good Cheque

Auctioneer: Jim Beere

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For listing and pictures www.theauctionfever.com Call Today To Book Your Auction

AUCTION SUN., DEC. 11, 2016 @ 10 AM PREVIEW @ 9 AM TO BE HELD @ MARSHALL’S AUCTION HOUSE 2913 CTY. RD. 21 SPENCERVILLE This sale features a 2005 Chrysler Sebring, 4 dr, V6, power moon roof. 2002 Laredo Jeep, V6, 4x4, new tires. Both being sold as is. Also a variety of glass, china, antiques, collectibles & much more! Auctioneer’s Note: A wide variety of good clean merchandise, something for everyone, see you there! For a more detailed list w/ photos go to www. lmauctions.ca Auctioneer or Owner not responsible for lost, stolen, Damaged articles, Accidents day of sale. Canteen. Terms: Cash, Debit, Visa, Mastercard Photo I.D. as is. No Buyers Premium All announcements day of sale takes precedence over all printed matter. To book your sale call CLS470117_1124

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Forfar euchre every Friday evening, 7:30 p.m. Forfar Community Hall. Light lunch. Everyone welcome. Fun and Fitness Fridays 9-10, Ferguson Falls Hall. Info: Wendy (613)259-2182. Fun and Fitness Mondays 9:30-10:30, Middleville & Watson’s Corners Community Hall. 9:00-10:00 Snow Road Community Hall. Info: Wendy 613-259-2182. Fun and Fitness Thursdays 9:30-10:30, Middleville Community Hall, Snow Road Community Hall. Info: Wendy (613)2592182. Fun and Fitness Wednesdays Lower Mobility Class, Chair based, 2-3pm at North Lanark Community Health Centre, 9:30 - 10:30 St. Andrews United Church, 115 Clarence St. Lanark Info: Wendy (613)259-2182. 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. 613-359-1140. Join us for lunch. St. Andrew’s United church, Toledo. Sunday, December 11th at noon. Homemade soups, sandwiches, desserts and beverage. Free will offering at the door. All are welcome. Cookie plates will be available for sale Mock New Years Dance- Toledo Legion December 30. Featuring Dennis Whittaker. Hot dinner. Doors open at 1. Tickets must be pre-purchased by Dec 18, by calling 613-2757228. Makes a great Christmas gift. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Tuesdays, Dec 6, 13, 20. Montague, Centennial Hall, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 613-283-0095. Portland’s Battle of the Bulb. Lighting up the area for the season. Judging the evening of Dec. 17. 613-483-7873 for info. Quilting- every Wednesday. 1-4 p.m. MERA Schoolhouse, McDonalds Corners. 613-278-2962. 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 (December 13). Leaving Portland Community Hall, 9 a.m. Info./location 613272-2676. Snow Road Snowmobile Club Christmas Dinner and Live Country Music Entertainment Saturday, December 17, 6 p.m. Advance Tickets Required limited to 100. Contact Ruth 613-278-0477 or Alice 613-278-1020. Everyone welcome. Tay Valley Community Choir will stage a 1816 Christmas Concert, Saturday December 10, 7:00pm at Maberly Community Hall. Refreshments will be on hand following the concert.

SMITHS FALLS 4 hand euchre, Wednesday, December 14, 7:00 p.m. downstairs at the Legion, Main St. Good prizes, good food. 613-284-1074. 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)3832070. Christmas Cantata, “Born a Savior, Born a King”, Sunday Dec. 18 at 10:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 73 Beckwith St. All welcome. Christmas Community Dinner, Saturday, December 10, 3-5 p.m. at Smiths Falls High School. Bus pick-up available at DJ Schoular 2:30 p.m., St John’s Church 2:40 p.m. Returning 4pm. All welcome. Contract Bridge, Hanley Hall, downstairs, Wednesday, December 14, 1 p.m. Info: 613283-6116. EA- Emotions Anonymous- 12-step organization working toward recovery from emotional difficulties (marriage, children, grief, etc). Meetings (every Tuesday)- December 13, 7 p.m. Salvation Army Church (side door). 613-283-0960. Gambling Problem? There is help. Gamblers Anonymous, Tuesdays 7:30-9 p.m. 88 Cornelia St. 613-567-3271. Ontario Early Years Centre Infant playgroup, Mondays, Dec 5, 12, 19, CROW Office, 91 Cornelia Street W, 1-2 p.m. 613-283-0095.

Guide to Area Telephone Exchanges

623 Arnprior 692 Manotick 256 Almonte 257-253 C. Place 258 Kemptville 259 Lanark 267-264-326 Perth 268 Maberly 269 Merrickville 273 Westport 272 Portland 275 Toledo 278 McDonald’s Corners 279 Sharbot Lake 283-284 Smiths Falls 342-345382-498 Brockville 359 Elgin 382 Gananoque 448 Chesterville 479 Ompah 489 N. Gower 624 Pakenham 774 Winchester 838 Richmond, Munster 924 Athens 926 North Augusta 928 Delta 989 South Mountain

Ontario Early Years Centre Infant playgroup, Fridays, Dec 2, 9, 16, 23, OEYC 9-noon. 613-283-0095. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Thursdays, Dec 1, 8, 15, 22. Kinsmen Building, Lower Reach Park, 9:00-noon. 613-283-0095. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Tuesdays, Dec 6, 13, 20. OEYC, 9:00 a.m.-12 noon. 613-283-0095. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Wednesdays, Dec 7, 14, 21, Trinity United Church, 9:00-noon. 613-283-0095. Research your ancestors/learn indexing, Wednesday, December 14, 2-4 pm, Family History Center inside the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 7283 Roger Stevens Dr. Contact: Lisa Trodden 613-283-0711 or ltrodden@cogeco.ca Rosedale Singers, Sunday Dec 11. Westminster Presbyterian Church 2p.m. 11 Church St. W. Proceeds for Smiths Falls Food Bank. Smiths Falls Toastmasters Club, meet Wednesday evenings 7-8:30pm, Healey’s Glass Ltd., 1 Abel Street. Penny Croghan 613-2851551 email: lookatyoupenny@gmail.com or Steve O’Connor 613-485-3173 email: nevetso258@gmail.com Or just drop by for a visit and see what we are all about ! Station Theatre, Sleeping Beauty, a British Pantomime, by Ben Crocker, directed by Emily Duberville, December 2-11, Matinees/ evenings; Tickets: smithsfalls theatre.com; 613-283-0300; Special Greetings, 8 Russell St. E. Station Theatre Steel City Rovers Winter Tidings Concert, December 16, 8 p.m. Mix of Celtic and North American traditions. Tickets @ smithsfallstheatre.com 613-283-0300 Susan Shirley Program, Parent Training courses- Mondays 6:30 p.m. Calvary Bible Church, 15 Beech St. 613-205-1643. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), A non-profit weight loss support group. Meetings every Thursday night. 46 Bell Ave. Smiths Falls. Info. 613-284-0183. 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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