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Town approves re-zoning for plastics melting plant; Summit Energy awaits further agreement details Stacey Roy

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Sports - The Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute junior RedHawks defeated PDCI Dec. 11 with some help from Austin Gilfillen, pictured here. More inside.

News - Summit Energy’s, Jake Jenkins wasn’t surprised in the rezoning approval for his plastic melting plant this week, but he’s holding off on the celebration until further details around the holding clause are known.

“Really, we won’t know if anything is acceptable to us until after we see the development plan,” Jenkins said.

Council, in a 5-1 recorded vote, supported the rezoning of the entire former Hershey plant to allow for Light Industrial - Special Exception (Holding) so plant owners can move forward in their approvals process. The holding provision would mean the zoning amendment would not be complete until the town has received a document confirming the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change’s (MOECC) approval of the plant and execution of a development agreement (referenced above) between the town and Summit Energy.

Jenkins’ isn’t sure what to expect in the development agreement, but does know what would constitute a deal breaker for Summit Energy.

“Anything that stops us from conducting our business as we see fit,” Jenkins said.

He noted the MOECC would monitor truck storage, noise and any emissions. That was of prime concern to Bill Dobson, Montague beef farmer and reeve of Montague Township, who was a delegation representing himself this past Monday. He asked for council to defer their decision until further consultation with food producers and the community could be conducted.

“I’m here to voice my disappointment on Quinn said. the decision not to allow people to speak at the Dec. 8 meeting,” Dobson said.

Gallipeau’s amendment Failing this request, Dobson asked the town Coun. Joe Gallipeau was the lone opposito ask for an air monitoring station to be set up tion vote around the horseshoe Dec. 15, having at the owner’s expense south of the property. asked for a temporary three-year term for the Dobson noted many residents didn’t hear about rezoning to allow council to revisit the plant the proposal until very late in the process and and its impact on the community after it’s been felt ill prepared to speak at the Nov. 17 public in operation. He also asked for the rezoning to meeting. only apply to the 60,000-square feet proposed Niki McKernan, planner, confirmed the for the plastics melting plant and not the entire township did receive written notification on building. the proposal Oct. 16 and that Montague’s CAO “I think it would safeguard the community,” Glenn Barnes had email communications with Gallipeau added. “I think it would a responsible staff prior to the Nov. 17 meeting. McKernan thing to do for the taxpayers.” also noted Smiths Falls hopes to implement an He noted the inclusion of PVC and ABS as online notice system on their website in 2015 part of the approved plastics to be melted at the for future projects. plant. Gallipeau felt these amendments would Though passed this week at town council, provide a measure of comfort for the communiaccording to the MOECC website, the public ty and, perhaps avoid a costly Ontario Municiwill have another opportunity to review the pal Board (OMB) hearing should the town’s proposal during the Environmental Assessment decision be appealed. The last date to file an (EA) process, which requires a separate public appeal to the OMB is Jan. 6, 2015. meeting be held. Through this process the EA Town staff didn’t feel the ministry’s apbranch will hold a public record file on the ap- proval process would be wrapped up in this plication. timeframe.

Coun. Dawn Quinn addressed Dobson’s Councillors Chris Cummings and Jay Brenquestion of not entertaining public comment nan said they felt this wasn’t necessary considDec. 8 as one of practicality, noting the agenda ering the exhaustive process required by the was extensive but that she urged members of MOECC. the public to speak to councillors or town staff “I support staff’s recommendation with the in the days to come, which some did. She add- inclusion of those definitions,” Brennan said. ed her support for the MOECC’s approval pro- “I feel confident that the process is in place for cess in protecting citizens from environmental complete and utter due diligence.” concerns.

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“I’m so proud my colleagues in all three parties agree it’s time the province created this honour to recognize and pay tribute to the brave men and women from Ontario who serve or who have served in the Canadian Armed Forces,” said Clark.

“The sacrifices our military have made throughout history and continue to make at home and abroad gave us the freedom and peace we enjoy today. It’s important we honour their service at every opportunity – whether or not they are in uniform.”

In his speech during today’s debate, Clark thanked North Grenville’s Roy Brown, who was the inspiration behind the motion to establish the new honour.

Brown wrote to Clark earlier this year asking for his help in urging the province to follow the lead of Saskatchewan, which launched its Lieutenant Governor’s Military Service Pin last year.

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News - It was a long time in coming, which made winning all the sweeter.

After several previous attempts, Tay Valley Township Reeve Keith Kerr finally won the spot of Lanark County warden at the inaugural county council session held in Perth on Tuesday, Dec. 16.

“I’ve been looking forward to being here a few times,” said Kerr after he was sworn in to office. “This time I was successful.”

Kerr was acclaimed just before noon, in the council chambers which were filled with many new faces - like new Carleton Place Mayor Louis Antonakos, Lanark Highlands Township’s Deputy Mayor John Hall, and Smiths Falls Mayor Shawn Pankow, acting as an observer, to name a few - as well as several old hands, some of whom, like Beckwith Township Reeve Richard Kidd, Perth Mayor John Fenik, and Montague Township Reeve Bill Dobson, had already had already served terms as reeve.

“I’m looking forward to leading this council...keep it cohesive,” said Kerr.

Mere moments into office, Kerr was already trying to set a distinct tone for his administration.

He had noticed that, sometimes, when a county councillor’s motion is defeated, “they can’t let it go. That is poison in council. You have to be able to walk away. That’s what I’d like to see (change).”

Kerr had been nominated by Fenik and seconded by Beckwith Township’s Deputy Reeve, Sharon Mousseau.

Fenik’s support was rewarded after Kerr’s opening remarks when Perth’s first citizen was appointed to the warden’s striking committee, along with Kidd, Drummond/North Elmsley (DNE) Township Reeve Aubrey Churchill, DNE’s deputy reeve Gail Code, and Lanark Highlands’ Township Mayor Brian Stewart.

In endorsing Kerr earlier that morning, Fenik stated that he “has a long, rich history,” in the county, with his father and grandfather having served in elected office.

“His polticial roots run deep in this county,” said Fenik.

Kerr himself was first elected to the old North Burgess township council back in 1994, and

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At left, newly-acclaimed Lanark County Warden Keith Kerr receives a hearty congratulations after the inaugural council session on Dec. 16 from Ed McPherson, head of the Lanark County paramedic service, in Perth. getting elected reeve in 1998. He was elected mayor of the newly amalgamated Tay Valley Township in 2003, getting re-elected in 2006, followed by acclamations to the position in 2010 and 2014.

“Keith is a gentle man,” said

Fenik, who pointed out that, as an often soft-spoken man, some may not know that the man who helps out with little league baseball in Perth and Westport, and works as a volunteer firefighter, he also, in a previous life, served

in the special forces’ commando himself speak.” unit of the Royal Canadian Regiment.

Kidd bows out “Keith is here for all the The meeting saw Kidd bow right reasons,” said Mousseau. out as warden for the second “He exudes a quiet wisdom.

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time, the first at the end of his 2003 term.

Of all of the interesting events and expereinces he had as warden, helping county clerk Kurt Greaves during a taxidermy class to stuff a bear he shot near Calabogie, was certainly a stand-out experience.

“It was a very educational day,” said Kidd, looking back over the last year. “It was a memorable day.”

He cited events like the Warden’s golf tournament, during which “a lot of money was raised,” for charity, the Harvest Festival, which was “improved, bigger and better than last year,” and the Warden’s banquet, held in his Beckwith bailiwick.

“A warden’s job is to steady the ship and move ahead,” said Kidd.

With only one year per term, however, and an unwritten convention that the incumbent tends not to seek re-election, he noted that sometimes a warden gets credit for plans that were enacted by a predecessor - and that, vice versa, he or she will start a project for which they will not be around to see it reach fruition.

One issue, however, that would not be hanging over the head of the 2015 council would be union contract negotiations.

“We settled with most of our unions this year, for a reasonable rate,” said Kidd. “That’s one issue we don’t have to worry about.”

Looking back at 2014, he noted that, while there were a few incumbents returned to office by way of acclamation, with the municipal election “silly season,” upon them, “it is a little bit harder to work together and move ahead,” he said. But, by his estimation, despite campaigning back in their home townships and towns, “we were all able to move ahead. That is something I am proud of.”

He stressed that, for all county councillors, they may have the title of politicians, but “we are just volunteers who have gotten to the highest level of volunteering in Lanark County...This is the height of volunteering, being here.”

On a more personal level, he noted that there had been several losses around the chamber, inlcuding that of the late Carleton Place Deputy Mayor Ed Sonnenburg, for whom a moment of

silence was held in his memory.

He remembered that Sonnenburg “always asked good questions, from a different angle,” than most.

Kidd himself lost his wife during the last term, but “I never felt it was a pain coming here.

It was a comfrot too, being here, amongst friends. It helped me.”

On a happier note, his infant grandson got to see him being sworn in a year ago, and his family grew again this past October with the birth of a granddaughter.

“Lanark County is a special place,” said Kidd.

Council committees The hard work of running the county goes beyond the warden’s office, with several council committees meeting throughout the year. There were several acclamations, with the only race coming down to the chairmanship of the community services committtee. Mousseau defeated Fenik for the spot. Kidd becomes the new corporate services committee chair, while Dobson is the new economic development committee chair, rounded out

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The Build a Mountain of Food campaign organizer is proud to announce the totals have surpassed last year’s as he wrapped up his six-week, weekend road blitz in 11 communities with stops in Athens and Delta on Dec. 13.

The campaign, sponsored in part by Town and Country Chrysler, Lake 88.1 and Metroland Media, has collected a whopping 113,042 pounds of food and $48,957.93 in cash donations, as of Monday afternoon, Dec. 15.

“Athens was huge,” Colton said, as they collected 1,161 pounds of food and $3871.13 in cash donations for the Athens Food Bank. He said he even had an anonymous $1,000 donation.

Then in the afternoon, Colton was set up at the Delta Country Market where he collected 660 pounds of food and $2,632.92 cash donations for the Delta Food Bank.

“We had to leave Delta at 4 p.m. but food was still coming in,” he said.

Then from Delta, Colton flew back to Perth to the Last Duel Park for Winter Wonderland. He had his Dodge Ram and parade float set up where he collected even more donations. Hot chocolate from Tim Hortons and chili from The Table Community Food Centre supplied the hot food and drink for all to enjoy, free of charge.

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“We wanted to do something for Perth because of the Holiday Train didn’t stop this year,” Colton said.

These totals have been added to the Build a Mountain campaign.

“We had a great challenge from Dave Healey,” of Barker Willson Barristers and Solicitors, who challenged other lawyers in town.

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On Monday afternoon, Colton received $500 from Mac Kat Transportation, $500 from Glenview Iron and Metal, along with $200 cash donation from Mike and Vicky Olgilvie, Olgilvie’s Auto and Fleet in Kilmarnock.

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“It’s been absolutely amazing this year,” Colton said. “The community has pulled together.

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Michelle Fournier of Royal LePage has spearheaded a food drive at both Perth and Smiths Falls locations and Colton will be on site Friday afternoon for a pickup.

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“I just received $4,500 from the Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group, formerly Lanark Mutual,” he said.

Broken down, the cash donations will go to the Perth Good Food Bank ($1,500); and $1,000 each to the Lanark Highlands Food Pantry, Lanark County Food Bank and to the Smiths Falls and District Community Food Bank.

“It just keeps coming,” he said. “This is awesome.”

Week 1 – Almonte and Carleton Place: 17,353 pounds, $3,318.36; Week 2 – Perth: 33,966 pounds, $9085.82; Lanark, 2,185, $4,357.92; Week 3 – Smiths Falls: 53,513, $8,832; Week 4 – Westport: 585, $6,319.32; Elgin, 765, $6,483.92; Week 5 – Portland: 2,035, $3,629.57; Merrickville: 819, $426.97; Week 6 – Athens: 1,161, $3,871.13; Delta: 660, $2,632.92.

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LAWS board highlights accomplishments, looks forward to bright year in 2015 the run-a-way expenses of the past have been brought under control and under the steady, calming hand of its new board, we can now focus on the safety and welfare of our community’s animals.

LAWS provides emergency shelter for many animals each year with minimal government funding.

Its main operating expenses are funded by adoption fees, fundraising initiatives and donations from its members and supporters.

The shelter runs under the supervision of a small paid staff (currently numbering eight) assisted by volunteers who help clean cages, feed and walk the animals, and organize various fundraising events. Some volunteers also serve as members on the board of directors, their focus always: animal advocacy.

Where are we now? To meet fiscal, health and safety regulations, LAWS has concentrated on a number of issues since early in fall 2014. Animal care procedures and job descriptions are being reviewed and rewritten to ensure they meet current health regulations. Air exchange vents have been cleaned and heating coils replaced to eliminate cross contamination of air to and from the cat rooms. New rubber flooring will soon be installed to cover the cold hard concrete in the dog runs. New linoleum flooring will soon be installed in the front office and hallways to the cat adoption rooms.

Leaking water and toilet pipes have been repaired or replaced, mouldy wood throughout the shelter has been replaced, outdated electrical wiring – fire hazards during the winter heating season – has been identified and repaired or replaced, as have outdated fire suppression systems. Materials for most of these jobs have been donated and labour graciously provided free by caring local contractors. The linchpin and supervisor

for each of these tasks: our inexhaustible new executive director, Rhonda Fleming.

LAWS is blessed by the continuing good deeds of caring local businesses. Hinton Dodge Chrysler for example, recently donated a 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan, which in itself will save LAWS about $10,000 per year in transportation expenses. It will also enable LAWS to offer services to municipalities that were previously impossible.

LAWS has been a benevolent charitable organization serving our communities for more than 30 years. Holding the reins of the organization have been hundreds of compassionate individuals who seek nothing more than the health and welfare of those gentle creatures around us who cannot speak for themselves. There are many within our community who continue to assist in the rescue, the fostering, the training and the general welfare of our homeless animals and this is good, for the needs of homeless animals are high.

Volunteers remain the greatest asset – and the greatest need – for LAWS. Volunteers voice their opinion unanimously that there is no greater service than that in the service of others…especially where the ‘others’ have furry bellies.

Should you wish more information on how you might help LAWS, please visit our website: www.lanarkanimals.ca or call 613283-9308.

This Christmas season please consider a charitable donation to LAWS, or gift voucher to allow the bearer to adopt a LAWS animal sometime after the holiday.

For more information please visit the website, or call the number listed above.

Submitted by Dan Woods, LAWS volunteer dog walker and board member.

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News – The year 2015 for the Lanark Animal Welfare Society (LAWS) is looking brighter every day. The new board of directors met for the first time Thursday, Dec. 4. It was a productive meeting of individuals, each with a unique range of skills and expertise, but all confirming one central goal: the care and wellbeing of our community’s four-legged friends.

A little history may be appropriate here: LAWS was founded some 30 years ago, originally as an independent society with a small shelter just outside of Lanark Village.

In 1986, LAWS built the existing shelter on Glenview Road, Smiths Falls, to house 12 dogs and a few cats. Additional wings were added over the years, creating the current structure, which only a couple of years ago housed as many as 60 dogs and more than 120 cats.

These extreme numbers placed LAWS in perilous fiscal jeopardy, a calamity from which LAWS is only now emerging. Numerous measures have had to be taken over the last couple of years to enable the LAWS ‘floundering ship’ to right itself.

Change within any organization is often as difficult as it is essential and the changes that LAWS saw this past fall were crucial to balance its books and meet the challenges of the future.

Funding is a serious motivator for any organization. For LAWS, funding is everything. Funding conflicts perpetually exist between animal needs, infrastructure needs, staff salaries, public relations costs, administrative costs, and so on. LAWS – like most underfunded organizations – periodically has to make difficult decisions in order to maintain its ability to fulfill its primary mandate. The past several months have seen such difficult decisions, and it’s been an uneasy ride.

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ditorial – As many of us are busy finalizing our Christmas plans, we should be mindful of the fact that the holiday season is not a festive time for everyone. Some people are dealing with the loss of loved ones or the anniversary of their passing; others are coping with their own significant physical and mental health issues or failed or failing relationships.

The season of giving can add further stress to existing financial woes – wanting to do more for the special people in our lives but not being able to afford to do so. Pain and suffering can feel that much worse when so many other people appear to be focused on the positive aspects of Christmas.

We’re not trying to bring down anybody who is really excited about this time of year; this is just a friendly reminder that not everyone is as keen on Christmas, and for completely legitimate reasons.

The reality is the third and fourth weeks of December pose major challenges to a lot of our family members, friends

and acquaintances. To them, Christmas is more of an endurance test than a time for celebration. That’s something that should not be overlooked as we get wrapped up in a whirlwind activity that might include attending as many seasonal parties and social gatherings as possible or making travel and Christmas dinner arrangements. The bottom line is that some people are having a really tough time getting into the festive spirit for completely legitimate reasons of which we might not be aware.

For those feeling overwhelmed at this time of year the Mental Health Crisis Line can be reached toll-free at 1-866531-2600.

To those of you who are having difficulty coping for one reason or another, we hope that you will find the strength to overcome whatever adversity you are facing and that you can, to some extent, experience at least a bit of the joy that Christmas is supposed to bring. Here’s to a safe holiday season and better things to come for all of us!

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to heap abundant thanks on them for whatever they gave me. My sister Audrey, without fail, would take a nickle out of the corner of her hankie, and it would be sitting at my supper plate at night.

“Too close to Christmas” Mother would say, which meant “don’t expect anything more than the cake.”

But sitting around the kitchen table the night of my birthday, in the middle of December, I would feel the utmost contentment. We would linger over our piece of cake, and Mother would get out her harmonica, and we’d all sing “Happy Birthday.” When I was very young I used to sing Happy Birthday dear Mary, until my sister Audrey told me I was just to listen and be quiet.

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cember, the snow would be knee deep, the old Model T would be up on blocks in the drive shed, and everywhere we went, we traveled in the cutter or the flatbottom sleigh. By then Father would have attached the brass bells to the horse’s harness, and I

would think there wasn’t a more wonderful sound in the entire world than those bells, especially if we were traveling at night and the moon was out, and the fields looked as if they were covered with millions of diamonds. I would invariably fall asleep un-

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SMITHS FALLS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION Thank You to all who supported our “Tree of Lights” Campaign

We would also like to thank the following for their contribution: The Lombardy Glee Club and Robin Gillespie, The Redhawk Rhythmic and Krisitine McLaren, Irv & Char Mazurkiewicz, Gary Lackey, Mayor Pankow and family, the Garden Market, and the Duchess Boutique It is a fine seasoning for joy to think of those we Love. Moliere ALDRIDGE, Evleyn ANDERSON, Irene ARCAND, Judy & Peter

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ARMSTRONG, Lyle & Maureen BEHM, Marcella BELL, William L. BENNETT, Marion

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BENSON, Mary C BEVERIDGE, Fern BIERWORTH, Marion BISONETTE, Gary & Linda

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BOWICK, Danika A.

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BOWICK, Tammy & Joe Alyssa & Justin; Davey & Kara CAMERON, Marguerite CAMPBELL, Allan F

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CHAPPELL, Karen CLEGG, Sandra COLE, Barbara CONNERS, Ruth M CRAIG, Nancy & Robert CUMBER, Leotha CZAHARYNSKI, Veryl DAGLEY, Jeanne DALTON-WARREN, Marilyn DAVIDSON, Cathryn DENISON, Linda & Brian DESFOSSES, Mireille

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DEXTER-KAYSER, Mary DIXON, Dawn DIXON, Joan DONAHUE, Katherine DONALDSON, Elizabeth & Dick EGAN, Donna EVANS, Lynne FAIRFIELD, Mary FATH-YORK, Alison FERGUSON, Erma FILION, Pierrette FINLAYSON, Hugh FLEMING, Ruth FORD, Fred J. FOURNIER, Greg & Judy FOWLER, Rod W. GARDINER, Shirley GARVIN, Sylvia GIFF, Donald GILLIGAN, Kathy GRAVES, George & Katherine

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GREY, Sandra GUILBAULT, Maurice & Helene HARRIS-DONVAN, Keitha

Thomas Ballantyne & R. Lloyd Anderson Of our parents Wilfred & Edith Cole and Ernest & Agnes Arcand Children and grandchildren Sarah, Ryan, Olivia & Roy McDonnell Our Parents My Mom & Dad Lloyd & Julia Cardiff and William & Cassie Bell Lyle Bennett, Sanford & Myrtle Bennett, Walter & Jenn Hope, Margaret & Cyril Lackey and Keith & Dorothy Bennett Harvey Benson Jack Beveridge all staff, physicians and volunteers at the Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital, SF & GWM Auxiliaries & the SF & GWM Foundations - staff & volunteers, family & friends Grandparents; Leo McManus Jack Bowick & Jean & Gerry Vandusen Grandmother; Aileen McManus, Nieces; Ayla, Marley & Callie Nephew; Cohen Leo McManus, Jack Bowick and Jean & Gerry Vandusen Aileen McManus Nana & Poppa Brennan & Gramma & Grandpa Burns Murray Cameron Elizabeth Campbell Parents; Trevor & Mariea Chappell and Aunt Jean-Maureen Dixon Emma, Bert, Garnet & John Clegg and Joyce Woods Eric Cole & Mark Cole Beatrice Smith Robert, Bessie & Glen Foster Husband Harry Grandchildren Meaghan, Michael, ILija & Liam Becky Audrey, Ken, & Marvyn Begley, Ross Dalton & Al Warren Dan Davidson Audrey & Rolland Gravelle & Gladys & Howard Denison Gerry, Jocelyne, Christiane, Raymond, Michel Desfosses, Evelyn Masterson, Norma Donovan, Mary & Leo Larocque, Judy & Brian Kerr and a little angel family & friends N. Duane Dixon, Q.C. - Dad My husband Duane Dixon Louanne Donahue Pepper Zoe, Shawn & Gracie John Pringle, Art Egan and Roy & Sandra Phillips Dave & Irene Evans and Mary & Jim Peden Donald & Steven Fairfield Colleen Fath and Mae York Husband Arthur Ferguson André Filion Don & Esther Finlayson Leonard Fleming Dr. Ashwell Jack Fournier and Arnie & Rena Jackson Marilyn, Lloyd, Gerald & Donald Fowler and Anita Davies Glenn H. Gardiner John Garvin & Nancy Polk Ruby Giff

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Harry O Graham, Eric K Cavanaugh, Frederick G Graves, Bretha GravesCavanaugh, Kenneth Hughes and Margaret E Graham

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Beverly Lumsden Miller Lambert Donovan Gerald, Mark, Alexandra, Ryan, Andrea, Kaylea & Norma Donovan, Nancy & Keith Harris Lambert Donovan Daughter; Kathryn & Son; Pat Lauren & Alana Ross; Justin & Blake Hart Cecil & Tim Healey Muriel Richardson Parents Gerry & Sharon William Heintzman & Violet M. Couglin Allan Nolan & Grant Gallipeau Dr. Don & Mrs. Jane Morrow James & Christina Stacey & John & Lila Hitchcock John E. Holbrook Lavurn & Loreen Hawley & William & Mary Hughes R. Douglas Jones John & Rita Shields & Ross Allan Arnel Pattemore – Outstanding Volunteer Alton Kinch James L King Alice Williamson & Andrea Kostjuk Harold & Laura Hill; Robin, Grace, Fred & Helen Sherwood; Clarence, Dorothy & Audrey Labelle Our children & grandchildren Lee & Ritchie Families John Lees Sr., Loretta & Fred Baumgarten Stanley & Bernise Pask

HARRISON, Dorothy HART Ellwood & Margaret HEALEY, Audrey & Family HEALEY, Lois HEFFERNAN, Gerald HEINTZMAN, Dave & Rhonda

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HEWITT, Kathie HICKS, Dave HITCHCOCK, Cecil & Gail

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HOLBROOK, Marjorie HUGHES, Wilbur & Joan

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JONES, Joan KELLY, Brian & Judy KILPATRICK, Ann & Douglas KINCH, Rachel KING, Brenda J KOSTJUK, Sandra & Dan LABELLE, Ron & Bev

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LEE, Laurence & Phyllis LEES, Jean LEMOYNE, Pierre & Jadwiga

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LEWIS, Kevin, Carol & Alex LINTON, Jeff & Debbie LOCKETT, Cliff LOVE, Lorna LUMSDEN, Allan MACDONALD, Earle & Betty MACKENZIE, Sandra MACMILLAN, Tracy & Duncan MAIDMENT, Belle & Bob MANTLE, Nancy MARTIN, Barb & Ken MCCRACKEN, Chloe MCDOUGALL, Fern MILLAR, John & Marlene MOIR, Robert & Marlene MOORE, Marjory O’BRIEN, A. Wayne O’CONNOR, Gayle OLSON, Allan & Cindy OLIVER, Chris & Diane PANKOW, Shawn & Tracey PARSONS, Karen PATTEMORE, Arnel PEPPER, Bob & Marg PETERSON, Hariette QUATTROCCHI, Carol QUATTROCCHI, Jean QUEHE, George & Ada RABB, Enid RAIT, Jocelyn RAMSBOTTOM, Shirley RANCE-TURCOTTE, Mona RODFORD, Dennis RUEST, Lois & Pat SAMPLE, Bill & Jane SAMPLE, Glenn & Vivian SAMPLE, Mary Lu SAMPLE, Ken & Stacy SAUNDERS, Ron SAUNDERS, Jean SAUNDERS, Norma SCHWARTZ, Margot SERVICE, Robert SKINNER, Norm SMITH, Jason , Lise and family

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Leslie Lewis, Thomas Moyse & David Hall Linton & Boldt Families

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Allan Nolan Ruth Buffam Son; Richard MacDonald Mr. & Mrs. John MacKenzie & the MacKenzie Family Helen Oberman Eva & Jim Maloney & George Maidment BC Walker Alfred & Verna Martin & Stephanie & Laura James Husband; Don McCracken Husband; Wilmer McDougall Scott Millar Son; Kenneth Moir, Parents; Clarence & Bernice Burchill and James & Annie Moir Parents; Harold & Nelly Dimmock and Son; Randy Moore Mary Elva Cummings Special friend, Betty Hale Health Care Team Rylie Oliver Pankow & Shane Families Joan Rhoden

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Marg & Silas Pepper and William & Gladys MacFarlane Husband; Lou Ken & Doris Thomas Joe Quattrocchi Ron Loucks The Lord; Jesus Husband; Jack Rabb, Dr. & Mrs. J.A. Kearns, Mr. & Mrs. Omer Rabb and Roy & Adele Thomas Mother; Margaret Lock and other deceased family members Brother; Bob Ramsbottom Parents; Myrtle & Wally Rance Gordon Rodford Rev. Jill Turnbull Carole Ruest & Lucy Girvan Jack Beveridge & Glenola Sample Doug, Isobel & Glenola Sample Joseph & Lucille Lynch and Glenola Sample Glenola Sample & Fern Breton Rodger & Lloyd Saunders Husband Glen Saunders, Parents; Florence & Charlie Bryan and Sister-in-law; Marie Bryan Husband; Lloyd & Son; Rodger Saunders Leslie & Janet Schwartz

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Theresa Sister Tammy & Grandmother Dorothy Grandchildren Carley & Landon Friend Joe Drummond Hugh & Maureen Millikin Mr. & Mrs. Ron Smith Niece Carley & all my Nephews Bill & Marion Playfair Anna Foster, Shirley Maus and Helen Johnston Marjorie & Jim Sanderson & Earl Snowdon

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SMITH, Kyle SMITH, Paul & Jackie SMITH Susan SMITH, Travis SMYTH, Margaret SNIDER, Liz SNOWDON, Cheryl SPINELLI, Laurette ST. PIERRE, Carolyn & Richard In memory of STANLEY, Lois In honour of STEWART, Dr. Fred W. STILWELL, Gesina In memory of STRADER, Frances STYLES, Bert & Marlene SUMARA, Jeff & Kim SWAYNE, Joan SWAYNE, Pauline TAYLOR, John & Iris THOMAS, Lorraine THOMLINSON, Angela THRASHER, Sandra

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VANDERMEER, Lee VERMETTE, Gerald WALKER-DAYE, Cheryl WALKER, Jack & Edna WATKINS, Shirley & Bill WATT, Amanda, William, Chantal & Cody WATTERS, Greg, Brenda, Mathias & Hannah WEEKS, William & Mary WILSON, Sonia

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WOODS, Reg K WRIGHT, Norma WRIGHTLY, Bob & Norma ZOPPA, Walter

Shauna St. Pierre Linda Bisonette Helen & Henry Kayser, Rex & Mona Stilwell, Ken & Muriel Mills and Bill & Joan Tweedy Stanley & Myrtle Best our Parents & Friends John & Doris Sumara & Hermie & Elsie Godin Robb & Swayne Families Wilma Vandusen & Heather Lowry Our Parents Stanley, Loretto & Lucy Thomas Nana; Helen Coughlin Ebert Thrasher; Ralph & Stella Lynch; John Romain; Cecilia Rivet & Rita August Bruce & Hyle Halladay Mom & Dad Rick Walker Rick Walker Grandchildren; Logan & Emily

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Parents; Doug & Nancy Hellyer Alex & Josephine Morrison and Roy & Roberta Weekes Doug Wilson & Maureen Leach Nicki Hayes, Sam Naylor, Jessie & Jacob Evoy Ken, Debra & Margaret Woods Kenneth Learmonth and Edward Wright Beatrice Wright The medical staff Cody Thibault

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think we were poor. I would think we were the richest people in the world.

In December, Turkey Fair would have come and gone, and I would know that the blue sugar bowl would be fuller than at any other time of the year. And it was in December that our order from Eaton’s catalogue would arrive, delivered right to our door by the mailman.

The excitement of opening the parcel (always wrapped in heavy brown paper, and tied with thick cord) once the kitchen had been redded up after supper, was right up there with getting new hair ribbons, or having a five cent ice cream cone from Briscoes General Store.

And it was in December that we would collect the many new calendars handed out free of charge from so many of the stores in Renfrew. Most had beautiful coloured pictures of moun-

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As of Oct. 7, clients will need to register their new ice fishing huts online.

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tains, or big black horses, and always my favourite, from Scott’s Hardware, a picture of Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret Rose in their smocked dresses and strings of pearls. The Rexall calendar was Father’s favourite, and it went right to the cow byre. It was always a blue colour, and on the monthly sheets, which were the full size of the calendar, were lists of new medicines to treat everything from the common cold, to dealing with livestock ailments, which was of interest to Father.

And as the month went on, I would be filled with the utmost excitement, knowing Christmas was just days away. Although presents were few and far between, I knew for a fact that Santa Claus would come. He never forgot my house on the Northcote Side Road. Always he left me a book, and a toy of the simplest kind, and there would be new hand knit mitts, and always the orange in the toe of my stocking.

So all December would be one of sheer joy of the season and what it meant. My life would be filled with anticipation. Special church services, neighbours coming to visit, the school concert, secret trips by Mother and Father into Renfrew, and if we were lucky, the hand-me-down box from Aunt Lizzie would arrive in time for Christmas.

December would spin by, even though I would pray that it would go on forever. Nothing could take away from me that feeling of sheer joy that month brought. When I was very young, and unaware of the hardships around me, December was always the most wonderful month of the year.

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synthetic fabric that have a base area of seven square metres (75.4 square feet) or less when erected do not need to be registered.

It’s a good idea to place huts on 15-centimetre (six-inch) high wooden blocks to make it easier to remove them at the end of the season. Ice hut owners must keep the area around their huts clear of garbage.

Ice fishing hut removal dates also apply to huts within Fisheries Management Zones 12, 18, and 20. Relevant ice hut removal dates can be found in the Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary

or online at: www.ontario.ca/icefishing.

Ice huts must be removed from lakes before ice break-up, even if it is before the specified removal date. It is an offence under the Public Lands Act to leave an ice hut after ice break-up.

For ice hut registration in other districts, refer to http://ontario.ca/fishing.

For more information on ice hut registration and requirements, contact your local ministry office.

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Taking medication or other drugs that interact with alcohol (such as energy drinks) Living with mental or physical health problems Planning to become pregnant and during pregnancy or breastfeeding are also times when no alcohol is the best choice.

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The report is organized by “strategic priorities” that frame the board’s work to help our students get a high school diploma, ensure they’re healthy, happy, and feel welcomed, and that the public has confidence in our system, said Patterson.

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OPP thanks Lanark County for Angel Tree program a success

See ANGEL page 14

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News – Once again the program was a success!

The Lanark County Child and Family Services and OPP Angel Tree program is at year 29, and has seen the number of “angels”, children affiliated with the Lanark County Child and Family Services rise to more than 570. However every single angel tag representing one of those children was picked up at a tree location and a gift purchased. Our community came through once again as they have every year!

The Lanark County Child and Family Services and the Lanark County OPP would like to thank all our Lanark County municipal offices and the Pakenham branch of the Mississippi Mills Public Library who have hosted angel trees as far back as the late 1980s and early 1990s.

An additional thanks to our community partners who joined the program in more recent years. They are: Wowfit in Perth and Ladies Under Construction in Almonte, Albany, Eaton, Perth Town Hall and Lanark County Administration located in Perth, and OPP East Region Headquarters and the OPP Provincial Communications Centre in Smiths Falls.

Thanks also to the elementary schools and high schools that participated. Many students pooled money in their classrooms and then purchased gifts for an angel.

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Community – The Lanark County Child and Family Services/Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Angel Tree program kicked off its 29th season in 2014. “Angels” assigned to trees are children directly affiliated with Lanark County Child and Family Services. Their Christmas is made much brighter due to the generosity of the community. Outside the municipal office in Beckwith Township on Dec. 11, Const. Sean Trahan, Reeve Richard Kidd and administrative assistant Kim Hallahan haul presents to the awaiting Crime Stoppers truck.

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With a load of best wishes and a bundle of thanks! We hope the holiday season delivers an abundance of joy and glad tidings to your doorstep. Sincerely, The Blackburn Family & Staff.

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Community – Shoppers Drug Mart in Smiths Falls provided a $2,068 donation to Lanark County Interval House (LCIH) on Dec. 12 at the store. The funds are through the corporation’s Tree of Life campaign, which promotes women’s health and supports women’s charities. Above, from left: LCIH fundrais-

ing & volunteer co-ordinator, Heather Whiting; LCIH executive director Erin Lee; and Shoppers Drug Mart representatives Brittany Sherman, Carrie Joyner-Castoro and Denise Dobson.

The Tree of Life campaign ran for three weeks at Shoppers, from Sept. 21 to Oct. 15.

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ANGEL From page 11

The schools included The Stewart School, St. Johns, and Drummond Central elementary schools, and Notre Dame and St. John Catholic High School.

The student participation was a welcome and overwhelming success.

their locations without the assistance of Lanark County Crime Stoppers.

Last but not least, a huge thanks to everyone who took the time to retrieve an angel and purchase a gift. Due to your generosity, more than 570 children will have an extra special Christmas.

With Tidings of Peace & Joy

Anything is possible during this magical season, just as everything is possible with the help of friends and neighbors like you! For helping our dreams take wing, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

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Community – Outside the municipal office in Beckwith Township on Dec. 11, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Const.

Greg Streng carries gifts to the Crime Stoppers truck.

This year, the Lanark County Child and Family Services/OPP Angel Tree program started off with 571 angels, quickly blossoming to over 700.

An added thanks to all the organizations including the Montague Forget Me Not Seniors Club, and Barnabe’s Independent Grocer who hosted a mitten tree, where numerous hand-knitted items were donated to keep children warm.

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WITH A BUNDLE OF GRATITUDE And A Load Of Best Wishes At The Holidays!

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Merry Christmas and many thanks for your loyal support, from Robert, Mike and Greg Crain

THIS WEEK IN

REAL ESTATE

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Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated

Colin Abernethy Sales Representative

Have a Safe & Happy Holiday Season!

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Jennifer Aunger-Ritchie Broker

Lee Hitchins Sales Representative

Brian Cavanagh Sales Representative

Michelle Fournier Sales Representative

Linda McKenna Sales Representative

Bob Arnold Sales Representative

Connie McNamee Sales Representative

Jeffrey Weir Sales Representative

Rebecca Molyneaux Sales Representative

George Edwards Sales Representative

Tina McPhee Sales Representative

Brenda Ball Administrator

Judi Oostrom Licensed Administrator

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

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3 bed, 2 bath, 2 storey double brick home in great location. Large bright living and dining room, detached garage. Close to amenities $319,900.

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And, closing off Full Circle Theatre’s most successful season so far (with more than 130 events), The Ivory Quartet take the stage on Dec. 30. A local foursome of very talented young musicians, the group has created a big reputation and a strong following in the last couple of years and are coming together for a special holiday performance. Their homegrown folk-rock style is crowd-pleasing

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Arts – The Full Circle Theatre has been a hotbed of holiday entertainment this month, with sold-out house after sold-out house keeping the place jumping. This week, the Vintage Variety Christmas Revue storms onto the Full Circle Theatre stage on Sunday evening, straight from a sold-out run at the NAC 4th Stage.

This is a hugely entertaining blend of classic vaudeville, modern ideas and pure entertainment – with a touch of burlesque thrown in. Featuring variety performers from Ottawa, Montreal and beyond, the show is thoroughly professional and a proven hit.

From improv comedy to juggling, from operatic arias to hula hoop artistry, from barbershop harmony to a demonstration of what is euphemistically called “the tease”, it’s an evening of sophisticated entertainment (not recommended for kids, though) and fun that drew sold-out houses and rave reviews in its NAC run. One critic said “top-notch performers and the show delivered on its promise. A professional production from some professional artists – and now I’ll just go back to tapping my foot, waiting for the next one.”

The Vintage Variety Christmas Revue begins at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 21. Tickets are $22 and are available at Shadowfax (www.shadowfax.on.ca, 1-800-519-2729).

For the kids, BarnDoor Productions (BDP) is presenting two performances of What Samuel Aloycious Theodore Herman Michael Jones Got For Christmas, on Saturday, Dec. 20 and Sunday, Dec. 21 at 2 p.m. The short performance is a musical story for kids that has been enchanting young audiences from Windsor to Ottawa for some 30 years, now.

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Christmas tree outing on the farm was a wonderful time Lifestyle – I believe you are going to detect a theme in my columns this month.

Something about Christmas and New Year!

Last week I focused on counting our blessings and also stressed the importance of giving, not only among family and friends but also assisting the underprivileged at this important time of year.

I also mentioned Christmas trees and the fact that last year I bowed to the pressures of the day and agreed to the purchase of an artificial evergreen (translated that means my wife won the argument).

I ran some holiday season column ideas through my mind last week but couldn’t get Christmas trees out of my thinking. In Canada at least the importance of having an evergreen tree in the house or several trees (some folks down the street have more than 25 of varying sizes on display in their home) is a Christmas tradition that is just as important, or more important, than having roast turkey for dinner Dec. 25.

I spent part of my youth on the farm my parents purchased on the edge of Stittsville in 1966. My father Howard passed away last month and at the wake and following the funeral I lost count of the number of family members and friends who wanted to talk about their visits to our farm. Part of the property was heavily forested, making it a very attractive destination.

My friends and the friends of my brother and two sisters loved the farm. In the days before the Internet and portable

devices (my, how I cherish those times) outdoor activities were the norm for most young people. What better place to spend a day than exploring in the seemingly unlimited space of a 100-acre property?

As long as we followed the rules we also had permission to visit the neighbouring farm, of equal size, which was owned by friends.

What an adventure playground we had at our disposal. Admittedly we had lots of chores to do on our parents’ beef farm. But when work was done fun was the theme and we spent much of our spare time outside during all four seasons playing sports or wandering the expansive acreage.

Winter was a time for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling.

There was a central laneway which ran from the house and barns almost to the back of the farm which was between two concession roads. It was a perfect avenue for skiing or snowmobiling.

For Kathleen and me the farm was the perfect getaway place for us and our two children and we spent a lot of time there.

Plenty of choice At Christmas time we always cut a tree from among the considerable stock the farm offered. There were so many trees to choose from and we always found a large Spruce or Scots Pine (Scotch Pine, if you prefer) that would fit the vaulted ceiling in the family room of our sprawling, old brick farmhouse.

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son memories is of the night time tree cutting expeditions we would take to the back of our farm. We didn’t always go at night of course. But because my father worked long and often unpredictable hours as a newspaper publisher and later a full-time fire chief, night was sometimes the best option. Those outings were definitely the most enjoyable in my opinion.

If there wasn’t too much snow on the ground Dad would drive a tractor and wagon and we jumped aboard and took a bone rattling, tooth loosening (well, it felt like it anyway) wagon ride to the place where our father had previously marked a suitable tree for cutting.

If there was a lot of snow at the time (typically the second week of December) we would ski or simply wade through the drifted white stuff to the site. The welltraveled laneway had trees on either side and because it was protected snow didn’t tend to collect there as heavily.

Honestly there is nothing quite like a moonlit winter evening, especially if the wind is not a factor.

On these occasions my father always

carried a heavy duty flashlight anyway so he could get a better look at what he was doing. So we never lacked for light, even on the darkest night.

My youngest sister Susan was a baby in those days and sometimes stayed at home with our mother Molly when we embarked to cut a tree. But I can also remember pulling her, buried deep and warm inside her snowsuit, on a sled to go and get the family Christmas tree. I won’t tell you how old Sue is now. Suffice it to say she just had a big – round – birthday Dec. 13. Happy birthday kiddo!

Later, after the arrival of our children, Kathy and I also got our Christmas trees from the farm. They were much smaller because we lived in compact premises when our kids were little. But we had to have a tree from the farm or it didn’t seem like Christmas. So, instead of cutting one big tree we would cut three. My brother Randy always wanted one for his house near Carp.

No matter when the tree cutting took place it was usually extremely cold. So once the tree or trees had been successfully harvested and hauled back to the farm yard we would always head straight for the huge kitchen of our home where my mother would have hot chocolate and homemade treats waiting.

With snow suits and boots piled high inside the doorway we would sit close to the wood stove and warm up after what was usually a cold couple of hours outside.

There is nothing quite like the smell that emanates from damp socks when they are raised by the wearer and exposed to the intense heat from a wood stove. Sometimes the steam rising from wet socks looked like smoke and we had a lot of laughs – despite the odour which accompanied this winter ritual.

The tree cutting continued even after my parents stopped farming and sold part of the front of their property for development.

But we still had easy access to more than 60 acres of land and there were many trees to choose from. It wasn’t until the 2000s that my parents and my sister Linda and her family (who live next door) stopped cutting their own Christmas trees on the farm.

First they went to the cut-your-own variety which afforded more choice. Linda eventually succumbed to the allure of the plastic tree. But my parents and brother stuck with real ones. Until they moved to a retirement residence in 2013 my father always insisted on a real Christmas tree.

Randy cuts a small one on the farm to this day, even though his wife Mary Lynne prefers her larger artificial version.

Whatever you do relative to a holiday tree I’m sure you wouldn’t trade the experience for anything. In Canada the Christmas tree is one element of the season that has stood the test of time.

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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Community – The Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital Foundation celebrated the magic of the holiday season Dec. 7 by giving Santa Claus a check-up prior to the big day on Dec. 25 and holding its annual tree lighting ceremony. Above,

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Carleton Place and area birders getting ready for Christmas Bird Counts your feeder or in your yard on the count day.

For more information or to register for the Dec. 27 Carleton Place count, please contact Iain Wilkes at 613257-1126 or iain.wilkes@ hotmail.com. If you are interested in helping out by counting birds at home at your feeder, please contact Georgina Doe at 613-2572103. At the end of the Carleton Place count day, field participants will return to the

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A red-breasted nuthatch, one of the species which may be seen during the Christmas Bird Counts being organized by the Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists. This year, the Carleton Place count will take place Saturday, Dec. 27.

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community room upstairs at Steve’s Independent in Carleton Place on McNeely Avenue for the count-in as well as refreshments.

For details of both MVFN sponsored Christmas bird counts (the Carleton Place CBC and the Lanark Highlands CBC) visit the website at mvfn.ca.

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now considered the world’s most significant citizen-based conservation effort.

“Each CBC volunteer observer is an important contributor, helping to shape the overall direction of bird conservation,” says Dick Cannings, Bird Studies Canada’s Christmas Bird Count co-ordinator.

“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 2013 Carleton Place Christmas Bird Count more than 50 volunteers spent the day observing birds resulting in the recording of more than 5,200 birds and 44 different species.

The first Carleton Place CBC took place in 1944.

Volunteers are essential to the success of the Christmas bird counts.

You do not have to be an expert but it helps to be familiar with local bird species. In any case, participants in the field counts will be placed in a team led by an experienced birder and everyone is welcome.

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Community – Avid birders and nature lovers in Carleton Place and surrounding areas will soon join citizen scientists throughout the Americas and participate in the 115th annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC).

Participants are invited to take part in the Carleton Place CBC to be held this year on Saturday, Dec. 27.

The Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists (MVFN) will once again sponsor this bird count as well as the Lanark Highlands count. The count area for the Carleton Place CBC is a 24 km circle centered on the bridge over the Mississippi River in Carleton Place, and includes Almonte, Appleton and Ashton.

More than 2,000 individual counts are scheduled to take place throughout the Americas and beyond between Dec. 14 and Jan. 5. The intense citizen science effort of Christmas bird counts began over a century ago when 27 conservationists changed the course of ornithological history.

On Christmas Day in 1900, Frank Chapman (scientist, writer and a member of the budding Audubon Society) proposed that instead of the traditional hunt that they count all the birds they saw, founding a popular tradition and one that is

Community – The Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario held its Polar Express holiday event Dec. 6 in Smiths Falls.

Santa arrived by train and posed for photos with children and afterwards, families could take trips on the antique engine.

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People may come and go, but memories of the good times shared make the trip worthwhile.

To all those who’ve come through here, we over our thanks and warm wishes for the most memorable Holiday Season, ever!

Lanark Wild Food Club gets set for busy winter of activities Wild food recipe book Our club has started to compile a book of recipes based on wild ingredients. We are well on our way with a couple dozen recipes submitted by half as many contributors.

We are attempting to gather the recipes from Lanark although your favourite cookbook wild recipe will do. The proceeds from the book will be used to support our club as well as our partner, Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust.

Anyone can contribute a recipe by emailing it to peterfischl@ mail.com. The only criteria is that the recipe include at least one wild ingredient although the more the merrier. All submissions will be greatly appreciated and wherever possible credit will be given to the contributor.

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Christmas turkey donation The membership of the Lanark Wild Food Club with the support of its board of directors has purchased 25 turkeys with thanks to Perth Metro which were delivered to The Table Community Food Centre. Merry Christmas.

Family Day ice fishing Family Day ice fishing will take place on Family Day weekend (Sunday, Feb. 15) as in pre-

About the LWFC The Lanark Wild Food Club is a group of wild food enthusiasts sharing their expertise, enjoying the out of doors, meeting new friends and exchanging ideas from their varied backgrounds.

If you have a particular skill you would like to share with the membership or for more information on the club, please contact peterfischl@mail.com.

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Eric Vandusen will host this event on Mississippi lake with club providing minnows and The day will hopefully the jigs. All you need to bring is break down prejudice yourself, some warm clothes and lunch. Eric also said he will heat on both sides; up some hot dogs and hot chocolate, too. See you then. against responsible

hunters who would Wild charity dinner Tentative plans are already forego hunting if underway for a 2015 wild charity dinner. We have been invesit threatened the tigating possible chefs and Barb ecosystem and against Gibson has expressed interest in organizing the event again. This environmentalists is wonderful news as Barb is a who are perceived as founding member of the club and back warmly. More putting nature “under isto welcomed come on this.

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Hunting day Jan. 10 The club is planning an educational hunting day in the indoor months Jan. 10 at Cliffland.

The keynote speaker will be Len Dickinson who is a local published author and accomplished

hunter and outdoorsmen. Among Len’s many credentials are a B.A. in Environmental Studies from Waterloo University’s off campus program and board of directors for the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters.

Len will be interviewed on Lake 88.1 at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 6 to promote the event. The day will hopefully break down prejudice on both sides; against responsible hunters who would forego hunting if it threatened the ecosystem and against environmentalists who are perceived as putting nature ‘under glass’. We hope that both sides can benefit from this fellowship.

The day will include a video with instruction on how to skin a moose, a whimsical talk by Bill Barrett on snaring squirrels, a winter tracking lesson by survival expert Chad Clifford and wild chili to warm up after provided by Brenda Trudel. This will be held at the Survival School at Flower Station (Cliffland).

Please register in advance by going to the website: lanarkwfc.com and clicking on the events tab and then register for an event. The event will be partially indoors and partially outdoors. It should be an interesting and informative day. A voluntary dona-

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Lifestyle – LAWS will be closed for visitors during Christmas time on 24, 25 and 26 December.

The shelter will not authorize the adoption of cats or kittens from now until Christmas unless the adoption had previously been arranged. This action is intended to dissuade people from adopting a last minute gifts. The shelter will reopen its adoptions the day after Boxing Day, which is Dec. 27.

Everybody is always welcome to say hello and come and see if the cat you’re looking for could be with us to adopt after Christmas. We have a lot of sweet cats available.

If you’re puzzled as to what Christmas gift to buy for some of your friends who seem to have everything already, why not make a monetary donation to LAWS in their name. Any donations over $20 are eligible to receive a tax receipt.

Happy endings LAWS is happy to report that George, one of our older special needs cats who had been at LAWS for close to a year, has found a loving home where he will be spoiled. Honey and Braveheart both went to live in the same barn. They had been

with LAWS for close to a year.

A life in a barn was the best thing for them. We would like to thank the people involved for giving them a happier life than we could give them at LAWS. Our hound mix Calvin went to a new home just in time before Christmas. He even has a new friend to play with. Many more cats and kittens and a few dogs have found good homes lately and we’d like to thank everybody who came to adopt an animal for their ongoing support to LAWS. It means a lot to us when we see happy faces going home with little paws.

Overwhelmed by donations Recently, we received a huge bag with cozy fleece quilted pads for our cats from a quilting group in our area. What a nice surprise it was. Our sincere thanks to all involved creating such lovely warm little “nests” for our cats. We already have them in use and we can assure you they’re well liked by many kitties.

We’re overwhelmed by the generosity of so many donations we’re receiving almost daily: Money, food, cleaning supplies and toys for the animals and even treats for volunteers and staff. It doesn’t seem

This Week’s Pets to stop. It warms our hearts to know that so many people are thinking about the animals at LAWS as well as those who work and volunteer there.

Lately we’ve met a lot of young children who, instead of asking for birthday gifts for themselves, wanted to collect money to donate to the animals. It’s tear dropping when that happens. Thank you, thank you. We’ve posted some pictures of young kids on our Facebook site, who have come in lately with their birthday loot.

This week’s featured pets Pluto Hi there! My name is Pluto and like the cartoon character, my sunny disposition is bound to brighten your day. The shelter staff has fallen in love with

I could be that lucky too!

Everyone I meet is my new friend. I haven’t had much training and I jump up to say hello that’s why I’m not at my best around small children. I’m learning my sit command and I come when I’m called so I’m sure I will learn to say hello properly soon. I’d love for you to teach me some lessons as I am eager to please. Hint.... I work for treats. I keep my kennel very clean and I don’t make

much noise. My short coat is easy to keep groomed. On top of that I have a happy smile and long floppy ears. Will you be my forever friend? I’d love to meet you!

Thank you for your continued support. Follow us if you like on Facebook at www.facebook.com/lanarkanimals or if you have any questions or concerns, please contact the shelter at shelter@lanarkanimals. ca or by calling 613-283-9308.

Happy Holidays from the Township of Montague Holiday Hours:

The Township Municipal Offices will close at noon on December 24 and will re-open on January 5, at 9:00 a.m.

Payments can be made by telephone / internet banking at most financial institutions, by mail or at the municipal drop box (NO CASH).

Garbage Tags for 2015 can be picked up at the Municipal Office during regular office hours beginning Monday, January 5, 2015.

Tags WILL NOT be mailed out to residents.

Tags may be carried over from year to year.

Holiday Waste & Recycling Collection Schedule: Recycling collection dates will remain the same for Wednesday pick-ups, but will change from Friday, December 26, to Saturday, December 27 and from Friday, January 2 to Saturday, January 3.

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me. They say I’m an affectionate, playful, energetic sweet and good natured four-year-old hound mix – quite the entertaining fella.

I get along with most of the other dogs here, and I loved to run and explore with my best buddy Calvin who was written about just two weeks ago. Just this past weekend he found his new forever home. I am so happy for him and wish him a good life with his new masters. I wish

Waste collection will remain unchanged.

January Council Meeting Schedule: Council will meet on January 20, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.

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Community – Santa Claus came to Carleton Place Dec. 7 for the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital Foundation’s holiday activities. First up, earlier in the day, was the second annual Santa Run. Then, Santa had his pre-flight check-up done by former chief of staff, Dr. Marty White. Left, Santa sits on a stretcher outside the hospital. Above, Dr. White takes a closer look at Santa’s eyes to make sure he is healthy enough for his Christmas flight. Above right and right, foundation board president and Carleton Place Coun. Theresa Fritz and hospital board chair Marcel Pinon say a few words to the crowd.

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Ontario Nature supports province’s plan to restrict neonic pesticides As far as bees are concerned, that web is unravelling quickly.

Half of the bumble bee species in North America are in decline, a trend that holds true in Ontario where several bumble bee species, once common or widespread, have virtually disappeared in the last thirty years.

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Conversation organization Ontario Nature is pleased with the Ontario government’s recent announcement to reduce the use of neonicotinoid pesticides by 80 per cent by 2017. The pesticides are a key factor in the decline of bees, above. partner organizations including the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment and the David Suzuki Foundation, has been urging the province to ban the use of neonics in Ontario.

“The public interest in seeing neonics eliminated is clear,” says

Bell. “Bees and other pollinators are responsible for an estimated one out of three bites of food that people eat. This is worth billions of dollars to the North American economy. Pollinators play a critical role in the web of life of which we are a part.”

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“Both the rusty-patched bumble bee and the gypsy cuckoo bumble bee are now listed as endangered and the American bumble bee is likely to follow soon,” says Bell.

Though the causes of pollinator decline are not fully understood, habitat destruction and the

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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT NOTICE WINTER ROAD MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS The County Public Works Department is responsible for the sanding, salting and plowing of approximately 561 kilometers of County roads during the winter. These operations are completed by county forces, as well as several private contractors. The County also has Agreements with municipalities to provide winter maintenance on some sections of County road within their geographic boundaries.

To report County Road conditions and concerns that require an immediate response, please contact the Public Works Department as follows: (a) (613) 267-1353 or, (b) Toll Free 1-888-952-6275, then dial 3100 Then proceed based on the day and time as outlined below: 1. Weekdays (4:30 p.m. to 8:30 a.m.), Weekends and Statutory Holidays Follow the voice mail instructions (press 6) to be redirected to our answering service.

2. Weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Provincial Highways 7 (East of Perth) & 15 Road Conditions Contact High Road Maintenance at 1-866-685-2770

Provincial Highway 7 (West of Perth) Road Conditions Contact Carillion Canada Inc. at 1-877-979-0998

The public is reminded that under the Highway Traffic Act it is an offence to: Park or stand a vehicle in such a manner as to interfere with movement of traffic or the clearing of snow from a highway (Section 170).

Deposit snow or ice on a roadway without permission in writing to do so from the road authority responsible for the maintenance of the road (Section 181).

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Lifestyle – Ontario Nature, a charitable conservation organization, welcomes the province’s plan to achieve an 80 per cent reduction in the use of neonicotinoid pesticides (neonics) by 2017, announced Nov. 25. The plan responds to growing public concern about the harmful effects of these pesticides, and to the substantial body of evidence implicating neonics in pollinator decline.

Ontario is the first and only province in Canada to propose a dramatic reduction of neonics.

“The 80 per cent reduction target is a bold and necessary step to address the threats that these pesticides pose to human and ecosystem health,” says Dr. Anne Bell, director of conservation and education at Ontario Nature.

Neonics are the most widely used pesticides in the world, and are used extensively on corn and other crops in Ontario. Some types of neonics are considered to be up to 10,000 times more toxic than DDT. This past summer, an international team of 29 independent scientists reviewed over 800 peer-reviewed scientific studies and concluded that neonics “are a key factor in the decline of bees.”

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Regional Round-Up Euchre, 4 hand, Dec. 18 at 7:30 pm.

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

Line Dancing, January 5 - March 30 (10wks) Almonte Old Town Hall (multi-purpose room 2nd fl) 7-8pm, Info: Home Support 613-256-4700 Mill’s Home Support, Almonte. “Christmas Light Tour of Almonte & Carleton Place & supper out”, December 22. Info: Home Support 613-256-4700 to reserve.

50+ Fitness: Classes held every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. at Canoe Club. Info: 613-256-8339.

A.N.A.F. “Drop in Pool”, Sundays, starting at 1:30pm, 613-253-5097.

A.N.A.F. “Lunch Box”, Bake Sale Saturday, December 20, 10:00 - 2:00 pm, Info: 613-253-5097.

Beckwith Baptist Church, Christmas Program & Desserts, Sunday Dec. 21, 6pm.

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

Carleton Place/Beckwith Home Support lunch brunch for Beckwith residents at the township office, 2nd Wednesday of month.

Bingo afterwards. Info: 613-253-0733.

Community Home Support- Footcare Clinics on Tues & Thurs. For Appt. 613-253-0733.

Community Home Support luncheon Friday, Dec 19 @ Beckwith Hall, Black’s Corners, noon.

Info: 613-253-0733 for reservations and info.

Good Food for a Healthy Baby, every Thursday, 1-3 p.m. 30 Bennett Street. Info: 613-257-2779 ext 104 (or ext 100).

Levee, Carleton Place Legion, 177 George St, January 1, 12-5pm, Live entertainment.

613-257-1727.

Need to lose some weight, come and join us at TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), a non-profit weight loss support group. Monday evenings (6:30-8 pm), Legion, 177 George St., Carleton Place. Info: Leanne 613-253-2013.

New Workshops in Crochet and Knitting at the MVTM, Mississippi Valley Textile Museum, Classes are January & February, register Patricia 613-256-4648.

New Years Eve Party, Carleton Place Legion, 177 George St, December 31, 6pm1am, Live music & Dinner. Advance tickets at the branch. 613-257-1727.

Parents and Children’s Group every Monday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. 30 Bennett Street.

Info: 613-257-2779 ext 100 (or ext 101).

Rotary Club of Carleton Place & Mississippi Mills meet every Monday evening at 6:15 at Slackonis, Mill St. (Carleton Place).

Info: Louise 613-253-2602.

KEMPTVILLE A Christmas Carol, Sunday, December 21, 7:00 pm, St. James Anglican Church, 35 Clothier Street West, Kemptville. All are welcome.

Alzheimer Society- Support Group Meetings. 3rd Thursday each month, 6:30 - 8:30

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

p.m. St. Lawrence Lodge, 1803 County Rd. 2 E. BNI of Kemptville, meeting. Every Tuesday 6:45-8:30 a.m. Alumni Hall, Kemptville College (613)863-4853.

Christmas Eve, December 24, St. James Anglican Church, 35 Clothier Street West, Kemptville, first-family and children friendly relaxed service 4 pm; second-traditional, more formal candlelight service 10 pm. Everyone is welcome.

Kemptville and Area Walking Group, Monday, December 22, Wednesday, December 24, Friday, December 26, 9 a.m. Meet at the North Grenville Municipal Centre, contact Eva Francoeur 613-258-4487. Sponsor: Health Unit.

Kemptville and Area Walking Group, Mon., Dec. 15, Wednesday, December 17, Friday, December 19, 9 a.m. Meet at the North Grenville Municipal Centre, contact Eva Francoeur 613258-4487. Sponsor: Health Unit.

No Baby Talk, December 24, Ontario Early Years Centre, breastfeeding support available.

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 Euchre, every Thursday, 1:00 p.m. Legion Hall. Sponsor: Ladies Auxiliary. Lunch. Prizes.

MERRICKVILLE Merrickville Legion Branch 245, New Year’s Day Levee, January 1.

Merrickville Legion, Music by Harry Adrain, December 19, 7 - 11 p.m. Chicken Dinner served at 6 p.m.

Merrickville Legion open December 20, 12-4 p.m.

PAKENHAM Low Impact Zumba, January 5 - March 30 (10wks) St. Mark’s Church, 6-6:45pm, Info: Home Support 613-256-4700 Senior Fitness Classes: Every Monday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Stewart Community Centre. Info: 613-256-8339.

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

Christmas Concert, Sunday, December 21, 4pm, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Dinner to follow the program. Call 267-4213 to reserve tickets.

Christmas Day Dinner, Code’s Mill, Banquet Hall, December 25, doors open 11:30. Dinner 12:30, 613-326-8365 www. perthcommunitychristmasdinner.org Euchre, every Tuesday, 1 p.m. at McMartin House, open to all adults, info: (613)267-5531.

New Year’s Levee, Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 244, 26 Beckwith Street East, Thursday, Jan. 1, Lounge 2:00-5:00pm. Music Terrie Bennett & Tom Valliquette.

Parents and Children’s Group, every Tuesday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at St James Church (Beckwith and Harvey). Info: 613-257-2779 ext 110 (or ext 100).

St. John the Baptist Church, 38 Wilson St. E., Mass Schedule: Dec. 24: 5 & 7:30pm; Dec. 25: 10:00 am; Feast of the Holy Family, Dec. 27: 5:15 pm, Dec. 28: 9 & 11 am; Blessing of Families Service; 6:30 pm. Solemnity of Mary, Dec. 31: 5:00 pm & Jan. 1, 10 am Stroke survivor and caregiver support group, meets the 4th Wednesday of every month between 1:30-3:30 p.m. Legion, 26 Beckwith St E. Info: (613)549-6666 x6867.

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Spaghetti Night- First Friday every month, Jan 2, 5-7 p.m. Legion, Br. 231, Portland.

St Bedes Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service, 1641 Rosedale Rd North, Montague.

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Civitan Bingo every Tuesday, Smiths Falls Civitan Hall. Start 7 p.m. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Canteen available. Proceeds to help fund charity and community projects.

Duplicate Bridge, Tuesday, December 23, Legion, starting at 1 p.m. Partnership Janet RURAL Sparks 613-283-1957.

EA- Emotions Anonymous- 12-step 4 Hand Euchre Friday, December 19, 7:30 organization working toward recovery from p.m., Pierces Corners Hall. Light lunch. All emotional difficulties (marriage, children, grief, welcome. Info: 613-489-1684 etc). Meetings (every Tuesday)- December 23, 6 hand euchre with lunch, every Saturday, 1 p.m. Montague & District Seniors Club, 658 Rosedale Rd S. (613)283-8482, (613)283-6240.

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

Carol Service, Dec. 28 at 8:30 a.m. at MOTORCOACH HOLIDAYS Emmanuel Anglican Church, Portland, Hwy 15.

Carols at the Camp, Saturday, December 20, New York City $575 6pm, Silver Lake Wesleyan Camp Tabernacle, December 30-January 2 / dress warmly, refreshments provided.

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Complete Package, Christmas Eve Worship at Knox Presbyterian Church McDonald’s Corners, includes 14 meals & 3 live shows. Come 7:00pm, December 24.

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Combined Christmas Service, Dec 24, and many golf courses make this 7pm, Bethel United, Dec 25, 10am, at Bethel destination a perfect Southern Getaway!

Family Service, Dec 29, Lombardy United (Bethel is closed).

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Surf on “One of the World’s Most Famous Fun and Fitness, Mondays, 9:30-10:30 Beaches”. Whether you want to relax on a.m., Watson’s Corners Hall. Info: Kara 613- the Beach or join in 259-2182. one of our planned Karate and Cardio-Kickboxing in Port Sightseeing or Elmsley. Karate- Wednesday and Friday Shopping Excursions, evenings. Kickboxing- Thursday evenings. Visit the choice is yours. www.portelmsley-karate.com or call 613-264Escape from the 9063.

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Fri Dec 19th Civitan movie night. Door 6 pm, Movie 7 pm Feature Rise of the Guardians, canteen open.

Good Food for a Healthy Baby, every Tuesday, 1-3 p.m. at the CHC, 2 Gould Street.

Info: 613-257-2779 ext 104 (or ext 100).

Legion Jamboree, Royal Canadian Legion, December 21, Music 1 - 6:30 pm Dinner at 5 pm. Roast Beef Dinner, Open to the Public.

Monday Night Bid Euchre, Smiths Falls Legion, 7 p.m. Info 613-283-3292 Parents and Children’s Group, every Thursday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the First Baptist Church (73 Beckwith St N) Info: 613-283-9307 (or 613-257-2779 ext 100).

Smiths Falls Toastmasters, meet every Wednesday evenings 7-8:30pm, Railway Museum, We empower individuals to become better communicators and leaders. Guests are welcome anytime. 519-860-7910

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Santa Clause is coming, Dec 21, 3-5 p.m. also the same day 3 turkey draws, Legion, Br. 231, Portland.

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Fifteen-year-old from South Sudan has dreams of working in agriculture that war can’t kill News – After witnessing senseless violence in her home country of South Sudan, 15-year-old Mary Athiens is even more determined to succeed in her goals and dreams.

“I was supposed to be in school right now,” she says. “The war made me stop, but I will continue one day.”

Unlike many young women in her country, Mary has always attended school. The war may have interrupted her schooling, but she has dreams of where her education will take her that the war can’t kill.

“I want to be an agriculturalist,” she says. “There is nowhere in the world you can go or work without food.”

But the violence that swept through South Sudan beginning in December has forced her to put her dreams on hold.

The rebel forces of former South Sudan vice-president Riek Machar entered Mary’s city of Bor in Jonglei state in December, terrorizing the townspeople and shooting wildly in the middle of the night.

“I was asleep in my bed,” she says. “I

woke up to gunfire, and my mother hurrying to wake my little sister.”

Still in a daze, they ran through the darkness to the river.

“We ran only with the clothes we had on our backs,” says her mother, Deborah.

“There was no time to pack any clothes or food.”

From the river, they managed to get on a boat and set sail for Juba. It was a treacherous two-day long journey in the hot sun, with no food and only dirty river water to drink.

But when they reached Juba, they still didn’t feel safe. So they walked for days to Budi County, a part of the country known for being a safe and peaceful area.

Mary and Deborah’s family is Dinka.

When they arrived in Budi, they overheard someone speaking Dinka in the marketplace.

“I asked them if I could stay with them until God helps me,” says Deborah.

Back in Bor, the family herded cattle. “We had a herd of 50 strong cattle, and grew sorghum, maize, and cattle,”

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They suspect their cattle has now been taken by rebel forces.

“To earn our living now, we do things like sweeping, washing clothes, and cooking,” says Deborah. “Then at least the children can get some extra corn maize (posho) to eat.”

Together with ADRA Canada, and with the support of Presbyterian World Service & Development, the United

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Both mother and daughter are uncomfortable accepting outside help. Despite

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It can be a bright, festive and green holiday.

A natural Christmas tree is the way to go in my mind. Many are grown in Ontario, often on marginal farmland and provide income to over 500 growers.

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Just as Christmas trees can be a local product, so are many food stuffs. Foods from local farmers who are conscious of their pesticide use are a smart choice. Ontario honey deserves special attention on your festive breakfast table this year. Beekeepers have had a tough time when faced with the bee-killing neonicotinoid pesticide. The recent announcement

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Lifestyle – A green Christmas can be as easy or a difficult as you are willing to make it. Personally, I am in favour of things that make a busy and complicated time of the year, simpler.

Some of my green Christmas conscious consumer thoughts, include: Consider the environmental footprint of your purchase. Did it travel half way around the world to be nestled under your tree?

What were the environmental implications of making and shipping it? Maybe there is a better choice.

Pick presents that minimize the use of batteries. Discarded batteries are a hazard, and I am always forgetting to take my stash of dead batteries to the disposal kiosk at the hardware store.

Try to consider unintended or unexpected benefits. For instance,

our office has mainly tap water and coffee drinkers, but after a SodaStream unit was acquired so clients could have sparkling water (and we would avoid the glass bottles) all of us are drinking more water. It is just nicer to be drinking tap water made fizzy by this clever device. Definitely a SodaStream sparkling water maker for home use is on my list.

Donations to charities and environmental groups provide benefits that go beyond the tax receipt.

These organization are important watchdogs and help ensure environmental progress.

Try to learn something new.

Ask yourself, can an experience displace a purchase?

It is all about the experience.

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Aries, things are going to change with regard to your professional life.

Expect some good news at work and possibly a promotion. Make the most of this opportunity.

Libra, you may prefer to keep to yourself this week, but you are more likely to be surrounded by friends and family. Make the most of this time with loved ones.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

This week is bound to be very social, and your calendar is full, Taurus.

You can pick and choose what you want to do, and you can expect to enjoy all of your experiences in the week ahead.

Scorpio, things are set to go your way and you couldn’t be happier.

You thrive on being in control, and that’s right where you will be this week. Good things are ahead.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Expect to start the week on an exciting note, Gemini. Big news is coming your way, and you can allow yourself to enjoy this exciting time in your life.

Sagittarius, you tend to get restless with routine, so take some time to switch things up this week. Take a different route to work or school.

Otherwise, make new friends.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Cancer, enjoy time with your significant other in the days ahead.

A romantic trip could be just the way to go, and both of you will appreciate the one-on-one time.

Capricorn, your love of travel continues this week, and you won’t be content until you hit the road. If you have the chance to travel, make the most of this opportunity.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Home matters have been on your mind, Leo. This week you will reach a resolution to your issue. Your hard work has paid off so you can have some fun.

Aquarius, now is a great time to aim for a promotion at work or make some changes to make yourself more marketable. It’s time to push ahead in your career.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

This is a week you are bound to enjoy, Virgo. The next several days will be full of structured fun, and that is right up your alley. Enjoy the company of friends and family.

Pisces, this is an exciting period for you, as both personal plans and career goals come to fruition. Enjoy the ride in the days ahead.

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SOCIAL NOTES ANNIVERSARY

ANNIVERSARY

50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY of Cynda and Sandy McAdoo On Dec. 19.

Best Wishes from your family

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HAPPY 25TH ANNIVERSARY Tim & Jane McCann December 23, 2014 Love from your family & friends

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HAPPY 70TH BIRTHDAY Gerry Cardinal December 26, 1944 December 26, 2014 You’re always very special And you should know today That you are wished the nicest things That life can bring your way Like warm and loving wishes.

And happiness and cheer And everything you need to start Another happy year Love Evelyn and “Jigger”

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BIRTHDAY

BIRTHDAY

Come celebrate June Conroy’s 80TH BIRTHDAY with her family at Lion’s Hall, Perth Fairgrounds Sunday, December 28 1:00-4:00 p.m.

No gifts please - best wishes only

GRADUATION GRADUATION

RETIREMENT

RETIREMENT

Janet Eckersley After 40 dedicated years of working for the RBC Janet has decided to retire. Her last day at the Perth Branch will be the 31st of December where for the past 20 years she has worked with friendliness and passion. She surely will be greatly missed by her colleagues and those clients who have befriended her. Please be sure to join us at Mexis, 55 Gore St., Perth between 3-4pm or the Kilt & Castle, Smiths Falls from 5pm on December 31 to wish her happiness in her new adventure (like taking care of her husband) following a fantastic career.

All my love Bill

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The very proud family of

Mackenzie Barber

CONGRATULATIONS CRAIG M.T. JOhNSTON BA.h, M.A., PhD A graduate of Queen’s University with a BA.H in 2008, Craig completed Craig and Molly Johnston a Masters Degree in Economics at the University of Victoria in British on July 26, 2014 best friends joined hands and said ‘i do!’

Columbia in 2011. On October 31, 2014 Craig successfully defended It was a magical day in Maitland, Ontario with friends and family, filled his PhD dissertation and completed all of the program requirements for with love and laughter. Currently residing in Victoria, British Columbia, the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the area of Economics with the Craig and Molly will be embarking on their next adventure in Madison, Department of Economics at the University of Victoria. Craig and Molly Wisconsin. will be moving to Wisconsin in January where Craig has accepted an We love you both so much, thank you for loving one another!

Associate Professorship with the University of Wisconsin in Madison. We Your Smiths Falls, Chesterville, Brockville and Victoria families are so incredibly proud of you Craig!

Bursting with love and admiration Molly, Mom, Dad, Kim, Chris and all of your Smiths Falls, Brockville, Chesterville and Victoria families!

wants to congratulate her on achieving her Degree of Master of Science in Physical Therapy .

Convocation ceremony was held on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at the University Of Toronto Convocation Hall.

Mackenzie has begun her career working in Toronto at a Private Pediatric Rehab Centre.

All her hard work and dedication has paid off. Well done Mackenzie!! We all love you so much and could not be prouder.

Mom, Dad, Joe & Will

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Glenn MacPhail M.Ad.ed ret’d RCMP/U.N. Peacekeeper Congratulations on receiving your Masters of Adult Education at St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish N.S. Dec. 6, 2014. You’re proof that you’re never too old to accomplish your goals!

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Love your very proud family Karen, Jodi, Jeremy, Scott, Erika, Lyndsay, Sam, Hayden and Allison XO

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Thank you to everyone who sent flowers, cards, Mass cards, food, and several acts of kindness at the time of my dear daughter Patricia’s sudden death. Also while I was a patient in hospital for the visits and cards.

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I wish to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to my family, relatives and friends for their love and support given to me while I was a patient in Kemptville District Hospital, also to the paramedics, the doctors, especially Dr. Boeckner, Dr. Giles, the admitting staff and the nurses and staff, your kindness and great care will never be forgotten. Also the nurses who visited me at my home and the Meals on Wheels after my release.

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The family of the late Michael Coyles would like to express their sincere thanks to all who contributed in anyway, with flowers, cards, food and donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, and those who visited the Funeral Home. To the Carleton Place Hospital and Ambulance Attendants, thank you, and to Dr. Buckley and Marc Loubert for their kindness to Michael over the years. Special thanks to the Pall Bearers, Reverend Bob Hill and Barker’s Funeral Home for their kindness and personal touches during this difficult time.

Jean Coyles and Family

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

IN MEMORIAM FRIZELL - In loving memory of Frederick James, who passed away December 15, 2000.

Those whom we love go out of sight, But never out of mind; They are cherished in the hearts Of those they leave behind.

Loving and kind in all his ways, Upright and just to the end of his days; Sincere and true in heart and mind, Beautiful memories he left behind.

Love from your family

DEATH NOTICE

Verna Eleanor Donaldson

Peacefully in hospital in Perth on Friday, December 12th, 2014, Verna (Percy) Donaldson just four days after celebrating her 85th birthday.

Verna was predeceased by her parents Robert and Jessie (Stewart) Percy and in 1981, her beloved husband Raymond Donaldson. She was the loved sister to Carmel (late James) McFarlane, late Millie (late Ervin) Gunn, and the late Merle (late Frank) Bates.

She will be sadly missed by her nieces and nephews Bob (Marilyn) Gunn, Linda (Robert) Baird, Barry (Stephanie) Bates, Judith Ann (Larry) Benowski, Neil (Colleen) McFarlane and Wayne (Dorothy) McFarlane as well as all her family and friends. Verna was special “Mama” to Melissa (Tim) Lamoureux.

Family and friends were invited to join with the family for a service held at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Wednesday, December 17th, 2014 at 1:30 P.M. Interment followed at Whites Cemetery, Poland.

In remembrance, contributions to Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

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

IN MEMORIAM GIFF- Clarence (December 24, 1911October 26, 1990) and Fern (April 27, 1915December 4, 1997).

Treasured still, with love sincere.

The memories of ones we love so dear, Fondest thoughts are ever entwined, In beautiful memories left behind.

Forever loved and always in our hearts Your Family

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Allan “Weiner”

Thomas Allan Lloyd passed quietly at home on Wednesday, December 10, 2014, aged 84 years.

Beloved husband of Anne, loving father of Leslie, Trevor, Dara (Dean) and Shawn (Miho). Cherished “Popa” of Serron and Kalen Noel. Will be sadly missed by his sister, Betty Wrenshall (Allan), sister-in-law, Helen Lloyd and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brother Douglas and parents, Reverend Arthur and Agnes Lloyd. A private family service will be held at a later date.

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Peacefully in hospital in Perth on Tuesday, December 9th, 2014 Paul Charles Conlon at the age 84. In 2012 Paul was predeceased by his wife Shirley Therese (Parsons) Conlon. He was the dear father of Michael (Nadine) Conlon of London and their family Ashley, Melissa and Kirstine and daughter Catherine (Kevin) Gordon of Perth and their family Matthew and Christopher; great grandfather of Makayla, Jace, Madison, Briana, Aiden and Robert. Paul was predeceased by his parents Ambrose and Louise (Mulholland) and brothers Francis and Arthur Conlon. He will be remembered by all his family, the Parsons family and his good friends. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W., Perth on Tuesday, December 16th, 2014 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in St. John’s Church, Perth on Wednesday, December 17th, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. Interment, St. John’s Parish Cemetery, Perth. In remembrance, contributions to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.

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IN MEMORIAM BAKER, Irma - In loving memory of a dear mother , grandmother, great grandmother who passed away December 20, 2011.

No one knows how much we miss you, No one knows the bitter pain We have suffered since we lost you Life has never been the same.

In our hearts your memory lingers, Sweetly tender, fond and true, There is not a day, dear mother, That we do not think of you.

Loving remembered by Barb & Bill & family

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WILSON John Albert “Bert” Passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness at the Almonte General Hospital on December 7, 2014.

“Bert” of Pakenham, in his 90th year.

Devoted husband to the late Marjorie (nee Herbert). Predeceased by his parents Allan and Florence (nee Scott) and his sister Margaret Cochran. Fondly remembered by his niece and nephew Dorothy Jackson (Dennis) and Allan Cochran (Sharron).

Cousin to David Wilson (Hélène) and their daughters Julie and Janet. Memorial Service to be held in St. Andrew’s United Church (Pakenham, ON.) on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at 11am. Reception to follow at the church. Donations in memory of Bert may be made to the St. Andrew’s United Church.

A special thanks to the staff at Island View Suites in Arnprior, Dr. Turcotte and staff at the Almonte General Hospital.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL INC. 127 Church Street, Almonte, Ont. (613)256-3313 Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

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Shirley Patricia (née Graham)

Peacefully at the Smiths Falls Hospital with her family by her side on Sunday, December 14, 2014 in her 67th year. Beloved partner of William (Bill) Hutchings. Loving mother of Raymond Place (Tammy), Penny Latreille (Marc), Deborah Leroux (Anthony) and Tamara Place. Cherished grandmother of Eric, Nicole, Josh, Andrew, Dylan and Jordan.

Dear sister of Marilyn Kilpatrick, Berniece Ladanyi, Doris Graham, Bonnie Shaw (Jim) and Beatrice Chenier. Predeceased by her parents Raymond and Margaret (nee Osborne) Graham and her sister June Pearce. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Friends are invited to visit with the family at Lannin Funeral Home on Saturday December 20, 2014 from 12 noon until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 2 o clock. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences available at www. lannin.ca

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Green Milford Paul Green

Thompson, Jim

Unexpectedly at the Queensway Carleton Hospital on Sunday December 14, 2014 at the age of 62. Predeceased by his parents Art and Kay Thompson, his sisters Jackie and Joyce and his brother Herb. Loving brother of Bill (Isabel), Edith (Don White), Marion (Dave Menard-deceased), Margaret (Winston Simpson), Stewart (Bev), Dorothy (Tom Percy), Jean (Willard Macormic-deceased), Helen (Randy Currie) and Stella Kuzmick. Jim will be missed by all his extended family. Friends visited the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue Carleton Place, on Wednesday December 17, 2014, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel Thursday at 11:00 a.m. For those who wish, a donation to the Lung Association would be appreciated by the family. www.barkerfh.com

Saunders, Steven George At home in Ottawa, Ontario on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 in his 50th year.

Survived by his parents Barbara and George Saunders, his brother David and sister Tonia.

Proud uncle of Quinn. Sadly missed by his aunt Heather Saunders, uncles Bruce Scott (June), Edison Duquette (Pam) and many nephews, cousins and friends. Predeceased by his uncle Cecil Herron (Lillian).

A memorial service will be held at the Lighthouse Free Methodist Church, 355 Moffatt Street, Carleton Place on Saturday, January 3, 2015, at 11 a.m.

For those wishing to do so, donations to the Ottawa Heart Institute will be gratefully acknowledged. www.barkerfh.com

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at the age of 75.

Beloved husband of Jenny Green.

Loved father of Tina (Serge) Matte, Wayne (Kelly) Green, Chloe (Richard) Wilcox, Wesley Coughlin, Brenda and the late Louis Coughlin. Special Poppy of Charlotte & Isabelle. Dear brother of Agnes Watts, Victor Green, Art Green and Bernice Martin. Predeceased by siblings Ted Green, Clinton Green, Marion Maplebeck, Bertha Green, Easter Baker and Roy McKay. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins extended family and friends. A private family service was held at the Blair & Son Chapel. In memory of Milford, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Ducks Unlimited, CHEO or Kingston General Hospital would be appreciated.

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

MANSFIELD, Mavis Marigold Passed with her loving family at her side, December 2, 2014 in Florida.

Mavis Mansfield (nee: Hayes) of Almonte, 86 years.

Dearly loved wife and best friend of John L. Mansfield. Beloved mother of twin daughters, Deborah Aitken (Gary) and Donna Fulton (Jack), Colleen Mansfield-Joiner (Brian) and Stephen (Catherine). Predeceased by her parents James & Gladys Hayes (nee; Ardies) as well as her sisters, Audrey Silvester, Shirley Reynolds, Verna Connell and a brother James Earl Hayes. A Celebration of Mavis’ life will be held in Florida for her ‘snow bird’ friends and family on her birthday, January 12, 2015. A second Celebration will be held in Canada later in the summer at a time to be announced. In lieu of a sympathy card, celebrate a life well lived with a Birthday card.

Donations gratefully accepted to the cancer center for Leukemia research.

C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL INC. 127 Church St., Almonte, ON. (613)-256-3313 Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

DEATH NOTICE

DEATH NOTICE

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

Steele Karen A. Steele

In hospital in Ottawa on Tuesday, December 9th, 2014 Karen Anne (Myers) Steele at the age of 53. Loved wife of Mark J. Steele and dear daughter of Shirley (Love) and the late Donald Myers. Cherished mother of Shane (Katrina) Steele and grandmother of their son Riley; step mother of Melissa Wiseman and grandmother to her children Nicholas, Ethan, Isaac and Dylan.

Dear sister of Bill (Linda), Brian, Bob (Balla) and the late Carla and Murray Myers. She will be missed by her mother and father-in-law Don and Helen Steele, all her family and friends. A service to celebrate Karen’s life was held in the Blair & Son Chapel, 15 Gore St. W. Perth on Tuesday, December 16th, 2014 at 10:30 A.M. In remembrance, contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

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

Thompson, Robert “Bob” James

Suddenly on November 15, 2014 Bob passed away at his home in Brockville at the age of 59 years.

Beloved husband of Kathryn (Orr). Much loved by his “kid” Morgan (dog). Cherished step-father of Jacy (Wetzel) McKittrick (Kyle) and Franz Wetzel (Lauren). Adored grandfather of Alexander Wright (Jessica), William Wright (Brianna), Noah McKittrick, Liam McKittrick and Lucinda Wetzel. Brother of Doug Thompson (Ann) uncle of Adam and Zachary Thompson and Darren Robyn, Good friend considered a brother Danny Heinz (Gail). Dear son-in-law of Don and Bonnie Orr and brother-in-law to Den (Sue), Rod (Senna), Dave (Ann) and Bryan (Tracy). Predeceased by his parents John and Eileen Thompson and sister Nancy Thompson. He will be greatly missed by all. There was no funeral service.

A memorial for Bob will be planned in the Spring 2015. For those that wish, donations could be made in memory of Bob to the Habitat of Humanity or the Diabetes Foundation two agencies close to Bob’s heart.

C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc.

Share your special moments with your friends and our readers with an announcement in Social Notes.

BERNICKY, Francis January 10, 1984 Husband, Dad and Poppy

YORKE-SLADER – In loving memory of Cathy Lynn who passed away December 17, 2006. A precious daughter, wife, mother, sister and aunt who is dearly missed every day.

This day is remembered and quietly kept, No words are needed, we shall never forget.

For those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day.

Unseen and unheard, but always near.

So loved, so missed and so very dear.

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

When family times we do recall, It’s then we miss you most of all.

Loving you is easy.

We do it every day, Missing you is a heartache, That never goes away.

With all our love.

Neil, Drew and Dean, Ray and Carole, Rae Ann, Roger, Matthew and Victoria Greg, Julie, Melissa and Jordan

SCALE, Dale Marie December 20, 2008 Daughter and Sister

Down the path of memories We slowly walk to-day.

Our thoughts forever with you, As life goes on it’s way.

If memories bring us closer, We are never far apart, For always in our memory, You are present by our side.

Remembering you can, cause a smile, Bring us laughter, or a tear, These memories are so precious, They keep you ever near.

Forever in our hearts....

Marina (Mom) and Brian

In Loving Memory of our Brother MCNEELY, LONNY – April 9th 1965 December 20th 2007 There is a link death cannot sever Love and remember last forever.

Love Family & Friends

CHARLIE PRICE December 6, 1944 - December 20, 2013 Our lives go on without you But nothing is the same We have to hide the heartache When someone speaks your name Sad are the hearts that love you Silent are the tears that fall Living here without you Is the hardest part of all You did so many things for us Your heart was kind and true And when we needed someone We could always count on you The special years will not return When we were all together But with the love in our hearts You will walk with us forever.

Always and forever in our hearts, Elaine & Anita

Connected to Your Community A/CP/K/P/SF - 39 - Thursday, December 18, 2014

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

McNEELY – In loving memory of Lonny McNeely who passed away December 20, 2007.

A special person, a special face Someone we love and can’t replace Never selfish, always kind These are the memories he left behind.

We love you and we miss you.

Until we meet again…..

Love: Kevin, Shelley, Jenna and Connor McNeely.

CLEMENT – In loving memory of Dennis Clement who passed December 18, 2011 He is gone, but not forgotten, As it dawns another year.

In our lonely hours of thinking.

Thoughts of him are always near.

To us you were so special.

What more is there to say, Except to wish with all our hearts, That you were here today.

They say time heals everything.

But we know it isn’t so.

Because it hurts as much today, As it did three years ago.

Forever loved and remembered, Margaret, Sherri, Jay, Jesse and Brandy

Clifford Kelford Nov. 14, 1935 – December 13, 2012 In Our Hearts We thought of you with love today, But that is nothing new.

We thought about you yesterday, And days before that too.

We think of you in silence, We often speak your name.

Now all we have are memories And your picture in a frame.

Your memory is our keepsake With which we’ll never part.

God has you in His keeping.

We have you in our heart.

Georgina and Mary Lyn

BAKER, Irma Elaine – In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother who passed away December 20, 2011.

If roses grow in Heaven, Lord please pick a bunch for me, Place them in my mother’s arms, And tell her they’re from me.

Tell her I love her and miss her, And when she turns to smile, Place a kiss upon her cheek, And hold her for awhile.

Sadly missed, forever loved and remembered by Beverley, Ron, Kyle, Rachael and Jason.

GRAHAM, THOMAS – In loving memory of a husband, father and grandfather who travelled on ahead of us on Dec. 20, 2013.

“He is only as far away as our hearts, living as before, in our love to one another.”

We are grateful for family, friends, neighbours, aquaintances and professionals who, through kind words and actions, are helping us, as we continue our own journey.

Beth & Allison Graham Sylvia & Jamie, Griffin, Emerson & Rigsby Smith

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

HERMER – In loving memory of a wonderful sister, Vera Bernice (Bates) who passed away on December 6, 1999.

It’s so strange that those we need, And those we love the best, Is just the one God called away And took her home to rest, But every time I think of her, I seem to hear God say, Have Faith and Trust my promise, We will meet again some day.

Sadly Missed Always Remembered Loving Brother Donald

DUBERVILLE – Mikey 1980-2012 Thinking of you this Christmas and how things just aren’t the same.

There’s this dull and nagging heartache When someone speaks your name Sadly, we can’t buy gifts for you Just silent tears that fall For this time of year without you Is the hardest time of all.

Lots of love Mom & Dad

BARNETT - In loving memory of our dear parents who passed away, Mildred, born June 5, 1915, died December 20, 2000 and Clifford, born January 2, 1907, died December 25, 1986.

There is a gift in life that we cannot buy, That is very rare and true, It’s a gift of a wonderful Mom and Dad, Like the ones we had in you.

The many things that you did for us, In your kind and loving way.

Nothing can be more beautiful, Clifford and Mildred, Than memories we have of you.

To us, you were someone special, And God must have thought so too.

Always loved and remembered by your family: Roy (Noreen) David (Margaret) Dennis (Susan) Marguerite

MAJORE, Kathleen July 10, 1911 December 22, 2010.

MAJORE, Harry September 9, 1909 September 18, 1999.

In memory of dear parents, grandparents.

Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us everyday, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed & very dear.

Myles, Travis, Shane, Nikki, Gavin MARSHALL In loving memory of Violet Marshall, October 10, 1923 January 5, 2014.

Mom You were a gift sent from Heaven. Happy first Christmas with Jesus.

Sleep in heavenly peace.

Love forever and always Lynda xoxoxo McDIARMID - In loving memory of our parents, grandparents and great grandparents, Earl who passed away December 19, 1975 and Mary, who passed away December 18, 2002.

Lovingly Remembered Marjorie & Family Catherine, Neil & Family MOORE & DONALDSON December 11.

Roy Moore (1980) Jack Donaldson (1984).

Gone are the days we used to share But in our hearts you are always there.

Never more than a thought away Loved and remembered every day.

Gordie and Mary Moore and Family

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COMING EVENTS Heather’s Studio Has moved to Unit 127, 2 Gould St. (The Old High School) Call 613-284-7643 OPEN: Wed/Thurs/Fri Facebook: heathers_studio **Merry Christmas**

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Antique couch, like new, Cub Cadet snowblower, pastel shades with carved 28”, electric start, good wood $500. condition. 613-267-7383 613-832-2334 Ariens 8 h.p. snowblower, Display cases and store red sloop sleigh, tractor fixtures from Curiosities tire chains, Stihl chainsaw, On King, 185 King St. firewood, snow blade for West, Downtown Brock613-340-4467 plow truck. ville. dave@foxysports.com 613-283-8231.

Toll Free

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Cedar rails, pickets & posts for sale, as well as rough sawn cedar & pine See what 2015 brings, lumber. Call or text Psychic Readings with 613-913-7958.

Joanne MacLaren 613-621-9163. Gift Certifi- Cedar (white), quality lumber, most sizes, deckcates Available. ing, T&G, channel rustic.

Also huge bundles of cedar slabs ($45) and large FOR SALE bags of shavings ($35).

All brands of used appli- www.scoutenwhitecedar.ca ances sold (or repaired at (613)283-3629. your place or ours) with warranty and free delivery. Christmas trees, Pruned We also sell new parts for Spruce, we cut when ormost appliances. Peters dered for your pick up at Appliances, #3756 Hwy. farm. Giving you a very 43, Smiths Falls (between fresh tree, $25/tree. Phone Perth and Smiths Falls). evenings Erwin Cavanagh 613-267-5111.

(613)283-8634.

BUSINESS SERVICES

$39,000 buys surveyed 2 acres, older 7 room home in need of renovation, double garage, good well, paved road, 20 minutes north of Kingston. $69,000 buys clean, part furnished 2 bedroom ready to move into bungalow on delightful treed acre lot, $9000 down.

Waterfront retreat; 1000 ft level waterfront on spring-fed lake. Like new 7 room bungalow, 2 car garage, 55 part wooded acres. $206,000.

Property Wanted: cash client buys real estate in need of repair and renovation. Call us for free evaluation.

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Call Gerry Hudson, Kingston 613-449-1668 Sales Representative Rideau Town and Country Realty Ltd, Brokerage 613-273-5000.

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Member of Turkey Farmers of Ontario NOW TAKING ORDERS FOR CHRISTMAS AT SELECT STORES

Husqvarna & Echo chainsaws in stock starting at $229. Winter chain oil $8.25/jug.

Pete’s Lawn & Marine 613-267-7053 I Connect AV. Need help with your electronics, are they hooked up right? Audio video in-home tutoring. Mike 613-285-0655, 613-264-5515.

FIREWOOD 8’ firewood for sale, hard maple, beech and oak.

613-256-0341.

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.

Firewood, hardwood for sale, cut, split. $100/cord.

613-269-2596.

MUSIC Piano Technician, Certified, with Piano Technician’s Guild, extensive experience with tuning, repairing and rebuilding. Contact Grant Pattingale at 6 1 3 - 2 8 4 - 8 3 3 3 , 1-877-742-6648 or www.piano4u.ca

HUNTING SUPPLIES Canadian Firearm/Hunter Safety Courses. Call Dave Arbour 613-257-7489 or visit www. valleysportsmanshow.com for dates and details of courses near you.

Hunter Safety/Canadian Fire-arms Courses and exams held once a month at Carp. Call Wenda Cochran 613-256-2409.

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

LACKEY – Gertrude Ann In loving memory of our dear Mother and Grandmother who left us December 18, 1983. Still missed and always loved.

We know you are always watching over us.

She was always watching over us Anxious if we were late In winter by the window In summer by the gate Her thoughts were always so full of us She never could forget And so we think that where she is She must be watching yet Waiting till we come home to her Anxious if we are late Watching from Heaven’s window Leaning from Heaven’s gate She is near even if we don’t see her She is with us even if she is far away She is in our hearts and in our thoughts She is in our lives each day.

Always remembered and sadly missed by her loving family

FYKE, Alan Aug. 20, 1944 Dec. 19, 2009.

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

Never forgotten Love always Kathy, Josh, Natalie, Derek and Dwayne

IN MEMORIAM

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In Memory of Stirling Weedmark Stirling B. Weedmark December 22, 2007 Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-grandfather, Brother.

Seven years have passed since that sad day when one we loved was called away.

God took him home - it was His will within our hearts he liveth still.

Forever loved and never forgotten Arlene, Stephen and family, Catherine and family, Richard and family, Lois and family

WHITEN, William Douglas - Dec 22, 1988, 26 years A special smile, a special face, And in our hearts, A special place, No words we speak Can ever say How much we miss you, every day.

Loving you forever Elaine Terry, Neil Linda, Bruce Penny, Brian Diane Brent, Cara Kim & grandchildren

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Ariens snowblowers, good selection in stock, starting $999, free local delivery, service after sales since 1999. Pete’s Lawn & Marine 613-267-7053.

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See in-store for a full list of services.

FOR SALE

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2007 KIA Rondo-EX: 124,000 km. Like new: mechanically, exterior, interior. Winter tires on & Nov 2014 Tune-up (comes with Free summer tires).

Has: Car Proof and VIN Reports. Like Getting A New Car For Christmas! $5,500 firm!

613-723-0889.

2009 VW Tiguan, AWD, automatic, GPS, heated backup Wanted - furnace oil, will seats/mirrors, remove tank if possible. camera, towing package, moon roof, warranty to Call 613-479-2870.

160,000 km, asking $17,495. 613-267-1392.

Yamaha Bravo snowmobile for parts. Whether it runs or not. Will pick up.

613-257-9763

VEHICLES 2003 Pontiac Sunfire, 2 door, automatic, E-tested $1,500. 613-267-4803.

BARNS

We repair, modify or demolish any size of structure.

Salvaged buildings, timber and logs for sale.

Various size buildings.

Fully insured.

John Denton Contracting

Cell (613)285-7363

VEHICLES

Sales and Service

• Buy with confidence • Reliable and affordable used vehicles • Financing O.A.C.

613-267-7484

www.rthomsonauto.com

Requirements 2009 must be trucks or newer We will inspect older equipment Clean driver’s abstract/CVOR/FAST Card Minimum 2 years cross border exp.

Cross Border Company Drivers Required Clean driver’s abstract/CVOR Criminal Record Search Minimum 2 years cross border exp.

Must complete pre-employment drug test APPLY TO: recruiting@rosedale.ca OR CALL TOLL-FREE: 1-877-588-0057 ext. 4612 for more details on each position.

Mississauga terminal also looking for licensed LCV Drivers.

AIRLESS PAINTING Specializing in roof barn & aluminum/ vinyl siding painting *30 years experience. *Screw nailing and roof repairs.

Insured and Bonded Free Estimates

(613)283-8475

3 polled registered yearling Limousin bulls, quiet.

613-257-2522 or 613-623-3363.

Horseshoeing & trimming.

Certified Farrier, call John 613-267-7478.

2 AKC Reg Male And Female Yorkies Terrier Puppies for free to a good Hay for sale. 4x5 hard home if interested in taking core round bales. them contact $25/bale.

Merrickville. :johnsonleggo11@outlook.

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Set your dog free with a Dogwatch Hidden Fence System. Service and installation of any system.

1(800)647-3307. www.dogwatchontario.ca

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Wanted to buy, horses, colts and ponies, all types.

Contact Bob Perkins at FINANCIAL / INCOME TAX (613)342-6030.

PETS

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PETS

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Smiths Falls Air conditioned

613-283-0220

Large Commercial Space For Lease, Prime Location Downtown Perth, corner of Gore St. & Foster Street. Recently renovated, all utilities are included in lease.

Call 613-267-6115 for details.

FOR RENT FINANCIAL / INCOME TAX 1 room for rent, Smiths

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Falls, preferably older quiet gentleman to share unit with other person, cable/internet included, $ 4 8 0 / m o n t h .

613-812-2400.

2 (1+ Bedroom) apts, Church St. West, Smiths Falls, heated, fridge, stove, laundry hook-up, freshly painted, $730/$750 + Hydro. 613-812-2400.

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2006 Buick Allure CXL, 144,000 km, fully loaded, 4x5 round bales of hay for Krowned yearly. Asking sale, also small square bales. Stored under cover. $7,000. 613-466-0679.

Carleton Place area.

613-253-8006.

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Carleton Place, large 3 bedroom upper duplex, 1,650 sq. ft. Great location. Available immediately, $1,025 pus utilities, 363 Upper Bridge.

613-273-4391.

Kemptville- 1 bedroom, on Prescott Street, $725/month, heat and hydro extra. No pets.

613-296-4704.

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Sleigh Rides Dec. 6, 7 & 13, 14 South of Kemptville East of 416 & County Rd. 44 2853 Porter Road

Watch for signs Weekdays 1-5 Weekends 9-5 613-802-2314

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613-253-3467 Mon-Wed 10-5 Thurs & Fri 10-7 Sat 9-5 • Sun 10-4

Daily 8 am-5 pm Open until Dec. 24

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

283-2585

www.iansevergreen.on.ca

613.253-0086

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nice location House, 3 bedrooms 1 bathrooms central location.

Nice yard, Two car parking,New furnace,new windows,washer dryer, stove included in rent.. Heat ,hydro extra... $1,100 Per Month 613-784-0080 One month free rent.

Newboro beautiful brand new 2 bedroom, acreage home. Washer, dryer, water, sewer included. Nonsmoking. Available Immediately. $875/mth, utilities extra. 613-267-4449.

Perth, 1 bedroom apartment 3rd floor quiet, secured downtown building, heat, water, fridge & stove included. $675/month, references required 613-264-4565.

Perth 1 bedroom basement apt in town. Separate entrance, parking, laundry, utilities included.

No smoking, no pets. $700/mth. 613-326-0780.

Perth, 2 bedroom apartment, 4 appliances. $850/month plus utilities.

Available immediately. Call Dawn 613-302-9008.

Shamrock Apartments, Perth, 2 bedroom apartment, $880/month includes heat and hydro. No smoking, no pets.

Perth, 2 bedroom apart- 613-264-8380. ment, $725/month. Plus hydro; Clean, secure building. Parking, coin laundry facility. Seniors welcome. Smiths Falls 2 bedroom 2nd floor apt. $775. Heat 613-803-4258. and hot water included.

Perth, 2 bedroom apart- Quiet adult occupied buildment, fridge & stove in- ing. Laundry services oncluded, $787 + utilities, site. 613-264-9695. first & LMR required, Call 613-264-0002.

Smiths Falls. 2 bedroom Perth. 2 bedroom apart- lower level, newly renovatNo pets. $1,000, ment, fridge and stove, ed. included. laundry facilities. Smoke utilities and pet free. Parking. 613-223-3868.

Available January 1.

613-267-5651.

Smiths Falls, 2 bedroom, Perth, 2 bedroom ground upstairs apartment, A/C, floor apartment, $750 plus stove, fridge included, has hydro.

No pets, backyard & parking, non613-267-4831. smoking, no pets, $785 + hydro, available February Perth, 2 bedroom, recent- 1, 613-342-0829 ly renovated, $810/month, hydro extra. New fridge and stove. Call Jill Spacious, clean, bright 613-552-0035. apt. Apartment, 2 bedrooms 1 bathrooms 6th Perth. Available immedi- floor quiet building. Parkately. 1 bedroom second ing; outdoor pool. Convenfloor apartment, down- ient location on Sunset town, heated. $675/month. Blvd. Call 613.267.0567.

613-264-1102.

Jan 1. First/last months rent. $1,250 Per Month 613-267-0567

STORAGE

STORAGE Smiths Falls

Carleton Place

Secure 50’s Plus Building

No Smoking No Pets First & last months rent $750.00 and up

1&2 bedroom apartments

Seniors’ 1 Month Free Discount

Call 613-863-6487 or 613-720-9860

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STOR-N-LOCK

Indoor storage of all sizes Outdoor storage also available 613-285-5507 Smiths Falls 613-264-0213 Perth

REAL ESTATE SERVICES (Texas USA Best Buy) Own a prime 20 acre ranchette in scenic Texas.

Now only $395 per acre, $99 per month. No credit check. Call 800-875-6568.

PERSONAL

FOR RENT

KANATA Available Immediately 3 bedroom townhouse, 1.5 baths, 2 appliances, unfinished basement, one parking spot. $1071 per month plus utilities.

Alcoholics Anonymous 613-284-2696.

Are you concerned about someone’s drinking?

There is help available for you in AL-ANON/Alateen.

Call 613-284-6100, 257-3138, 272-3105, 203-3713, 826-2566, 283-5038.

Overeaters Anonymous 613-264-5158

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Open: December 4 - December 21 Thurs./Fri. 1-5 pm, Sat./Sun. 9-5 Located on Bay Road, Lombardy (near Road R2)

613-283-0779

Operated by Local Scouting

HELP WANTED

LEGAL

A well-established company in the manufacturing industry is presently seeking potential candidates to fill the following positions: Production Supervisor, & Production Line Operators.

If interested in joining our team, please submit resume in person to: Weatherstrong Building Products, 37 Union St., Smiths Falls, ON or email: brenda90@kaycan.ca

IN THE ESTATE OF PAUL PIERRE LALONDE All persons having claims against the estate of Paul Pierre Lalonde, of the Town of Carleton Place, Ontario, who died on or about the 24TH day of June 2014, are hereby required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned on or before January 16-2014, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed having regard only to claims that have then been received and the executors shall not be liable to any person of whose claim they shall not then have notice.

Direct Care Workers required to work in a group home with individuals with developmental disabilities in the Sharbot Lake area.

Health benefits. Positive, energetic people required.

Please email: smcpherson1969@sympatico.ca or fax 613-279-3311.

Looking for labourer who wants to learn construction, not afraid of heights.

613-894-5210 Professionals Needed.

Looking for career-minded persons willing to speak to small groups or do oneon-one Presentations locally. Part Time or Full Time. A car and internet access are necessary.

Training and ongoing support provided. Build financial security. Paid daily.

Call Diana 1.866.306.5858

Dated Lefaivre (Ontario) this 14th day of December, 2014 MICHEL LOUIS HICKEY 2768 Chartrand Road Lefaivre, Ontario KOB lJO

Students- Part-time job available (phone orders and kitchen help) at The Eating Place, 73 Bridge St., Carleton Place. Drop off resume in person.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS All claims against the Estate of SHARON DELLAS LAING, deceased, who died on September 28th, 2014, late of 6 Haggart Street, Perth, Ontario K7H 2Z4, must be filed with the undersigned by January 8, 2015; thereafter the assets of the Estate will be distributed having regard only to those claims then filed.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY INCOME TAX business for sale; established 20+ years in prime location, contact soarron@msn.com RETIREMENT APARTMENTS, ALL INCLUSIVE Meals, transportation, activities daily.

Short Leases. Monthly Specials!

Call 866-338-2607

DATED at Perth, Ontario this 10th day of December, 2014.

Greg W. Anderson ANDERSON FOSS Barristers, Solicitors and Notaries Ten Market Square Perth, Ontario K7H 1V7 (613)267-9898 fax (613)267-2741 Solicitor for the Estate Trustees

FAX YOUR AD 283-5909

RPN (casual) to provide shift coverage for a fully ventilated, female ALS patient.

Will provide training. Smiths Falls area. $25.00/hr Only serious candidates should contact Mark at boobazonka@gmail.com or 613-283-5757

WORK WANTED “A1” Handyman with halfton truck. Dump hauling, wood splitting, tree removal, carpentry, siding, painting, roofing, general maintenance. Call Kevin 613-253-4764.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

FOR RENT

Homecare Position Available

Brewer Christmas Tree Farm

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We plant, grow, trim and cut our own trees, brought in daily from our farm – Scots Pine, White Pine, Spruce, Blue Spruce, Balsam and Fraser Fir Open Dec 1 - 23 Mon.-Thurs. 3-8 pm Fri.-Sun. 10 am-8 pm 717 St. Lawrence Street, Merrickville

613-269-2590

CHRISTMAS TREES

Ian’s Christmas Adventure Park and Tree Farm

McKibbon Tree Farm

www.mckibbonxmastrees.com

& UP

Campbell’s Tree Farm

Newly renovated, 2 bedroom apartment, downtown Perth, fridge, stove, heat included. $745.

Available January 1.

613-539-8485

LUXURY APARTMENTS

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up to 9’ $40 10’+ available

Newer townhouse for rent, 2 bdrm, 2 bthrm, 3 years old, hardwood & ceramic floors, with a/c, finished basement in Perth, $1325 plus heat & hydro. Call 613.812.0068

Perth, November 1, 1 bedroom, heated, ground floor including stove, fridge, parking and coin laundry. Shower (no tub). $675. 613-264-1102.

FOR SALE

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Supply of large trees

Large 2 bedroom. Free parking, security, 149 Church Street, Almonte, $870/month plus utilities. available January 1.

613-769-6697.

Perth, 2 bedroom apartment 2nd floor quiet secured downtown building, heat, water, fridge & stove included. $825/month, references required 613-264-4565.

Classifieds Get Results!

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Balsam fir • Fraser fir

Merrickville, 2 bedroom 1/2 duplex, large back yard, available immediately, $975 + utilities, first/last, references.

613-371-4407.

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Cut Your Own

Perth, large 1 bedroom apartment, ground floor, parking, Completely renovated 3 years ago, $865 plus utilities.

First and LMR required.

613-264-7375

Kemptville, 1 bedroom available December 1, centrally located, references required. 613-264-8439.

Sobczak CHRISTMAS TREE FARM

FOR RENT

Perth, 10 Craig St. 2 bedroom apartment in quiet, clean, adult building.

Fridge, stove, parking and laundry included. $820/month + utilities.

Phone 613-283-5996.

Large one bedroom half house, Smiths Falls, 55 Main St West. Older couple preferred. Clean, quiet, beautiful. Everything included plus gas fireplace, A/C, jacuzzi bathtub, parking and storage. Laundry. Sorry no dogs. $950.

First and last. By application 613-283-9135.

REID GARDENS

FOR RENT

Merrickville, 1 bedroom apartment in town, great location across from canal & park, available immediately, $650 plus utilities.

Mike 613-889-7242.

Freshly renovated interior, 2 bedroom mobile, by the water Balderson area, central location, available immediately with references.

Rent negotiable.

613-795-1981

Code Apartments. Smiths Falls. Spacious, bright, 2 bedroom in clean, quiet, adult building. Fridge, stove, parking, laundry facilities. 613-283-7779.

FOR RENT

Large 2 bedroom basement apartment, $900 monthly, all inclusive.

Available February 1. Rural setting. 5 minutes from Lanark or McDonalds Corners, 15 minutes to Perth.

Includes fridge, stove, microwave, fireplace, jacuzzi bath, pool, parking, great tobbogan hill. Non-smokers. First/last month. References required.

613-812-0638.

Kemptville, Newly renovated, rarely available 3 BD apartment in old town Kemptville. 3 large bedrooms and 1 bathroom in the heart of downtown Kemptville. Brand new kitchen, all new appliances, new bathroom, flooring and paint. Steps to shops, community pool, library, restaurants and more. Walk out to private balcony. $1100/month + utilities. Includes 1 parking spot. Laundry hook ups in unit **no photos available due to ongoing renovation For showings contact Johnny at: 613-926-0110 or email: johnlsmith@live.com

Centrally located 2 bedroom upstairs apt. Includes fridge, stove, gas heat, water and private driveway. Available February 613-802-4448.

Real Christmas Trees Johnston Brothers Tree Farm

FOR RENT

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FOR RENT

3 beds, 2 bath, 5 appliances, AC, storage shed, deck. No smoking or exotic pets. Utilities extra and tenant insurance required. Credit/background check, references and 1st & last. Available immediately. $1,050.00 Per 2 bedroom home, Smiths Month 613-979-7783 Falls. Appliances. Central air, garage, large yard. $950/month plus utilities. 3/4 of a mile west of No smoking. Available Kempvtille mall- 3 bedJanuary 1. 613-258-7296. room apartment, available 2 bedroom house, Carle- January 1, 2015. Includes ton Place. Fridge, stove, washer, dryer, fridge and heat, hydro, parking, stove, garbage removal, washer and dryer included grass cutting, parking, $1,400/month. No pets, plowed driveway, heat, hyno smoking, first, last, ref- dro and air conditioning, erences. Available immedi- deck, back and front ately. 613-621-2299, leave yards. Perfect for mobile seniors. $1,600/month. message.

613-258-5711.

2 Bedroom House on Lorne St $900 + heat & hydro & 2 Bedroom lower Almonte, first rate, 2 bedlevel apartment on Aber- room apartment, heritage deen Ave, Smiths Falls, building, available now. $900 + heat & hydro, $765 plus utilities, no fridge, stove, washer & pets, 151 Reserve Street. dryer included. 613-257-5711.

613-267-6115

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FOR RENT

2 bedroom apartment on hobby farm in Kemptville.

Large eat-in kitchen, 4 appliances, Mature nonsmoker, no pets. Utilities extra $800/mnth. First & last required.

613-989-3908.

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FOR RENT

COLONEL BY now has one bedroom units available.

COLONEL BY is a luxury apartment building with a library, entertainment room and exercise room.

All units have central air. Located in a great neighbourhood close to the County Fair Mall in Smiths Falls.

Andrew Mitton 613-283-9650

Connected to Your Community A/CP/K/P/SF - 42 - Thursday, December 18, 2014

for

RN or RPN Day Shift and Night Shift positions available

12 hour shifts/$28.00/hour

Phone:613-267-6961

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TOWNSHIP OF DRUMMOND/ NORTH ELMSLEY Invites applications for the following vacancy: Full-Time Public Works Assistant 40 hours per week Reporting to the Public Works Manager, the Public Works Assistant provides operational and administrative support to the Public Works Department. Duties are varied and are carried out with a high degree of confidentiality, discretion, and independent judgment.

The primary functions of this unique position will be to assist in all operations of the Public Works Department, under the direction of the Public Works Manager including: receiving and responding to complaints and requests for information, researching, compiling and analyzing data for special projects, filing and record keeping, time sheets, tender preparation, budgeting, project management, performing water/ well testing, monitoring landfill operations to ensure compliance with the Certificate of Approval and operating various heavy equipment.

Qualifications: • Community College graduate or relevant experience/education • Proficiency in Excel, Outlook, Word and GIS • Two years’ experience in a municipal environment preferred • Ontario Driver’s License • DZ License preferred • Must be able to assist with road patrolling and landfill site monitoring • Be familiar with minimum maintenance standards • Knowledge of Federal, Provincial and Municipal Statutes related to the position The position involves working in both an inside and outside work environment with exposure to all weather conditions.

Full Job Description available on-line at www.dnetownship.ca Please reply in confidence with a detailed resume

by January 2, 2015 at 4:00 p.m.

Cathy Ryder, Deputy Clerk/Human Resources Township of Drummond/North Elmsley 310 Port Elmsley Road RR #5, Perth, Ontario K7H 3C7 (613) 267-6500; Fax (613) 267-2083 cryder@dnetownship.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for employment assessment purposes only.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Semi-retired, all home renovations, interior & exterior, years of experience.

Call Brent 613-283-6088.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

FAX

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

YOUR AD 283-5909

J.P. Brankin & Sons Ltd.

HELP WANTED

Licensed HVAC Technician

Established Plumbing and Heating Contractor requires a Reliable

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HELP WANTED

Professional, reliable & experienced in tree removal, home renovations, general home maintenance & carpentry.

Contact Stephan or Frank 613-793-3300 or 613-204-9281.

WORK WANTED

is looking for

DRIVERS REQUIRED

Full time position 42.5-45 hours a week Group Benefit Plan Salary to be discussed

Registered Practical Nurses

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

email resumes to: lbrankin@jpbrankin.ca

Carleton PlaCe terraCe

Successful candidates are motivated with excellent organizational, problem solving and leadership skills. Experience in Geriatric Nursing preferred but not essential.

Please fax resume and cover letter to Cusondra at 613-253-5048 or email to wccarleton@symphonyseniorliving.com

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.

Contact 613-267-2305 between 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

DICA Electronics Ltd, located in Carleton Place is seeking full-time workers in the following positions:

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INSIDE SALES PERSON REQUIRED

Employment Opportunities

Renfrew Victoria Hospital is seeking

REGISTERED NURSES to fill temporary and permanent vacancies in the DIALYSIS, EMERGENCY, INTENSIVE CARE AND OPERATING ROOM units.

Nurses who possess the required skills, qualifications and experience are welcome to apply as soon as possible to

Cougar Company is recruiting for a dynamic inside telesales person. This position is located in Perth.

The successful candidate will be required to work in a fast paced environment, have strong sales, IT, organizational, plan reading and decision making skills.They must be capable of the following: 1. Self-motivation to produce results 2. Selling safety railings, ladders, temporary safety products and other height safety & access equipment on both a project basis and item basis.

Salary commensurate to capacity and experience Applications to peter.ghinn@cougarcompany.com

Julia Boudreau, VP, Corporate Services, RVH, 499 Raglan Street, Renfrew, Ontario, K7V 1P6 or hr@renfrewhosp.com

Community Employment Services

Only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted. A Vulnerable Sector Check within the past six (6) months is a requirement for employment.

Renfrew Victoria Hospital is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workplace wellness.

• SMT Operators • Quality Inspectors • Electronics Assemblers • Facility Maintenance Please visit www.dica.ca for a detailed job description.

Resumes should be e-mailed to careers@dica.ca.

DICA is committed to provide accommodations for persons with disabilities. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

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

Ready.Set.Work.

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REAL ESTATE CAREER OPPORTUNITY Lake District Realty has a career opportunity for a Real Estate Buyer Customer Specialist to join our Brokerage in the Spring of 2015. We are looking for a self-motivated, energetic, licensed Realtor to work with our well-established Buyer base. Our focus is to provide honest, ethical, hardworking, superior quality of service in a non-competitive Brokerage.

Every individual within the Brokerage works toward the same objective of providing excellence of service to all our clients and customers through a supportive team approach.

Our modern, state-of-the-art office is located in the beautiful Land O’ Lakes tourist region north of the City of Kingston.

Experience with rural properties is an asset. To find out more about this opportunity you may contact, in confidence, our office directly at 613-279-2108 or submit your resume to Info@LakeDistrictRealty.com.

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All Services Are Free!

on the web: cesperth.ca

40 Sunset Boulevard Suite 102 Perth, Ontario, K7H 2Y4 Phone: 613-267-1381 Fax: 613-267-1806 Monday to Friday: 8:30 am to 4 pm • Wednesdays: 10 am to 7 pm

Connected to Your Community A/CP/K/P/SF - 43 - Thursday, December 18, 2014

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HELP WANTED

Professional & Reliable Movers- 2 Men & 17’ Cube $95/hr, 2 Men & 16’ Refrigerated Cube Van $95 hr + Fuel Surcharge, 3 Men & 25’ Moving Van I clean as you ask I am $125/hr. Call to Book your very approachable for Move 613-284-8281.

Perth Area. Call Sherri 613-264-0884.

T.L.C.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS No job too small!

Free estimates • Home Renovations • Plumbing Repairs • Painting/cleanup • Concrete work Doug Morley 257-7177

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HELP WANTED

Home repairs and renovations. We handle all home repairs, we work on your home as if it was our own.

613-371-8527, 613-327-2289.

WORK WANTED

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

613-250-0290.

WORK WANTED

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Affordable PSW Services, trustworthy, reliable, qualified Personal Support Worker, available to work in your home in the Almonte Area, provide companionship & compansionate care.

613-461-0079.

WORK WANTED

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GARAGE SALE/ FLEA MARKET Almonte Antique Market, 26 Mill St. in historic downtown Almonte.

613-256-1511. 50 vendors. Open daily 10-5.

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The holiday season offers us a special opportunity to extend our personal thanks to our valued customers. It is people like you who make being in business such a pleasure all year long. Our business is a source of pride to us and with customers like you, we find going to work each day a rewarding experience. Best Wishes for a fine old-fashioned holy Christmas and a New Year full of good cheer.

We look forward to serving you in 2015!

Thanks again for one of our best years ever.

Sincerely, Jim, Judy, Trevor Hands and staff

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Eastern Ontarioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Largest Indoor Flea Market 150 booths Open Every Sunday All Year 8am-4pm Hwy. #31 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 kms north of 401

Mchaffies Flea Market

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

DISPATCHER RequiRed FoR

ACCESS TAXI Immediate Part-time Position Available.

Candidates should have good knowledge of the streets and roads around Smiths Falls Perth and surrounding areas. experience handling cash an asset. Competitive wages offered. Training provided. Please drop off or mail resume to 5 Chambers Street, Smiths Falls K7A 2Y2 Attention: Brett. We thank all applicants, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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Steve & Sons

Plumbing Heating and Water Services Inc.

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re growing!!

Seeking Gas Technicians and Oil Burner Technicians for full time employment.

Immediate start date.

Must have valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license.

Steve & Sons provides installations, repairs, inspections, testing, and maintenance for a full range of services including: plumbing, heating, and electrical.

Competitive wages, signing bonus, annual incentives!

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply today!

Fax 613-925-0129 Email: service@steveandsons.ca Mail or Drop off: Steve & Sons 3526 County Rd. 26 Prescott, ON K0E1T0 CL442088_0925

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Lifestyle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; With the hurry and scurry of our busy lives, we seem to run by the credo â&#x20AC;&#x153;move forwardâ&#x20AC;?, hence we take little time to look back. In the sharing of friendsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;significantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; birthdays recently, most speak of reflecting on their past. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been away a lot lately so my usual every other week articles have been more sporadic.

My dad was hospitalized in Orillia so I went to be company for my mom, to enable her visiting him and just because I wanted to. Mom and I are both readers so weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d occupy our daylight hours reading the daily paper and whatever else interested us, reminiscing filling much of the time. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d cook our supper and, after going to visit dad, settle in front of the telly. Other than news shows, most of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s TV is of little interest to my 89-year young mom so, more than not, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d settle on a movie classic.

One evening we watched two silent films from 1927. I was intrigued by the acting...so overly done, dramatic stage style that caused me to reflect on how far film acting has come. Another night we saw 1954â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s On the Waterfront, which Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d never seen completely but in doing so realized why Marlon Brando and Eve Marie Saint won Academy Awards for their performances.

The most memorable though was watching Casablanca (1942) in its entirety. What a timeless, beautiful film. I was captivated from beginning to end. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know about you but there are always lots of things I plan on doing â&#x20AC;&#x153;somedayâ&#x20AC;? but never seem to get around to...watching classic films being one. Having the time and availability to do so, especially sharing with my mom all of this was a wonderful time.

We got dad back home by the way and, a week later, we headed back to Orillia to celebrate his 90th birthday. Reflections, retrospective thoughts and stories ran rampant.

While watching TV with mom we also watched a new documentary on Vision TV about Bruce Cockburn called Pacing the Cage. He has special recognition in our family because my brother was his lighting director for about five years, during his Rocket Launcher days. I must admit Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d quit listening to his music because I found him too depressing but, in retrospect, I again was reminded how great a writer he is, his focused passion spewing from whatever he performs. I highly recommend watching this documentary if you get the opportunity.

playing music from 1963 on a recent visit and it was wonderful to hear the various stories the songs triggered between us.

Music does that. Many tunes trigger in my head certain situations, locales and sometimes people I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t remembered in years. I tend to be more interested in new work but all these retrospective activities Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been describing lately seem to have ignited a spark to do some revisiting of my own musical rack. As I prepared to make my annual Christmas CD, it was exciting to revisit tunes, some that harkened me back several decades, naturally bringing along copious memories of events, people and experiences.

Anyone whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s visited Stewart Park Festival over the years have no doubt, at some point, made contact and enjoyed the unique photography of Brian Mantrop, whose booth was along the road backing onto the main stage park. Over the years Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had the opportunity to enjoy his work at our festival and at his one of a kind home, The Enchanted Forest Studio, just south of Westport. On Nov. 17, Brian left us.

My thoughts go to his family and friends and the realization his â&#x20AC;&#x153;corner of our festivalâ&#x20AC;? will be less enchanted next year.

The passing of time brings change. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been made aware another longstanding â&#x20AC;&#x153;institutionâ&#x20AC;? of Perth will be no more in the new year. For the past 12-plus years, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Poppa Tedâ&#x20AC;? Murray has been hosting a karaoke evening, primarily at Fiddleheads. Lately thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been more and more realized scientifically about the benefits of singing aloud. Group singing is apparently even better for us.

Ted has provided this therapeutic yet fun vehicle weekly for all these years encouraging attendees to feel better just by singing. Scientists claim singing releases endorphins, a hormone released by singing, which is associated with feelings of pleasure. It might be from oxytocin, another hormone released during singing, which has been found to alleviate anxiety and stress. Oxytocin (not to be confused with the pain reliever medication Oxycodone) also enhances feelings of trust and bonding, which may explain why still more studies have found that singing lessens Music triggers stories feelings of http://mpr-online.net/ A couple I visit weekly were Issues/Volume 3.1 Special Issue

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I asked Ted about some of his favourite memories. He said, though there were many, one memory will never be forgotten. Just over a year ago, Tedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter Shannon fell to her death in a freak accident while on her honeymoon in Mexico when their balcony collapsed.

She left a grieving husband, family, friends and her two little girls Kaydence and Harmony, the pride of Grandpa Ted. Shortly after this tragedy, Ted began hosting again and a group of regulars from AECON, who had been building the solar panel farm outside of town, held a barbecue and passed the hat around to help raise funds for his granddaughtersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; education.

It was just two weeks after the accident, and before the show started, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Johnnyâ&#x20AC;? (he never did get his last name), presented Ted an envelope with just over $700 for his granddaughters future education. They had not known him for long but did this out of the goodness of their hearts. He said he was getting a lump in his throat just thinking about it as he shared with me. Ted also said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;...then there were always the drunks, the divas, the jokers, and those who really cannot carry a tune in a bucket, that made karaoke a good reason to be called â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Scaryokeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; night. But in the end, everyone goes home, everyone has been entertained, and every week was always different.

I have had some great times in Perth.â&#x20AC;?

Ted has created a real legacy in Perth for many, especially my friend and lover of karaoke, Marilyn, who was one Ted spoke of whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d sat on the sidelines for two years before getting the nerve up to sing and now, renamed â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Divine Mâ&#x20AC;?

by Ted, has made several songs â&#x20AC;&#x153;her ownâ&#x20AC;?, encouraged others to get up and enjoy that wonderful feeling she gets inside from singing. Ted wanted to thank Patrick Moore, Kyle Sheard and staff at Fiddleheads for all their support.

Thank you, Ted. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve brought good vibes to many.

With the holiday season upon us, may I send wishes of good health, safe travel and joy to you and yours from my family. I hope you, too, will take some time to reminisce with your elders, families young and old, through music, film and any other artistic vehicle that triggers the joy we all thrive to experience. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to support local musicians by buying and giving their music.

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News – Ontario Provincial Police have received tips regarding the 10-year-old murder of Debra Himmelman sparked by a $50,000 reward offered by the Province of Ontario.

“There have been some tips received but no arrests have been made,” OPP Sgt. Kristine Rae said.

Despite no action on the case for some 10 years, Rae said it’s always been open.

“Until we have someone charged, tried and convicted, it’s not a closed case.”

She said the cash reward may help solve the murder investigation, once and for all.

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or have seen something, who might not think it was important, will call us,” Rae said. “It could be important to us, so we hope they call with that information.”

Cases that are 25 to 30 years old have been solved after bringing them to light in this same way, she said. “(The reward) makes it fresh in people’s minds again. The criminal investigators are always looking for more information. We hope the reward will trigger someone’s memory.”

She did say that they have received some tips, but couldn’t elaborate on them at this time, for fear of it harming the investigation.

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10 years ago

On June 5, 2004, Himmelman, age 49 years, left her Montague Township home in the family vehicle in order to drive into the Town of Smiths Falls to pick up some food.

The vehicle was returned to the residence later in the evening, but Himmelman was not located at the home.

On June 8, 2004, after an extensive search, Himmelman’s body was found approximately 600 metres from the home.

Investigators urge anyone with information regarding the person(s) responsible for the murder of Debra Himmelman to immediately contact the Director of the Ontario Provincial Police Criminal Investigation Servic-

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Further information about this case is available at the OPP website address: http://www.opp.ca.

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This reward will be apportioned as deemed just by the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services for the Province of Ontario and the Commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police. Site file number for this case is as follows: 955-10-2004067.

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said he couldn’t support his colleague’s amendments: “Any valid businessman would not spend money if there was a time limit and spot zoning.”

Mayor Shawn Pankow brought forward three potential bylaws for the proposed plant: the first being approve staff’s recommendation; or approve staff’s recommendation with the exception of PVC and ABS in the plastics definition; or thirdly, approve staff’s recommendation without the PVC and ABS plastics and outside plastic storage.

“If this is voted down the process stops for Smiths Falls,” the mayor cautioned.

Gallipeau challenged the addition of PVC and ABS in staff’s report last week, saying it was not made clear that this was a consideration at the public meeting.

Jenkins said the additional plastics would require salt baths and a different catalytic converter to process, but said this is part of their second phase expansion and is not included in the initial EA process that will begin depending on the outcome of the town’s development agreement.

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Brennan and Pankow among other councillors had the opportunity to tour the former plant (60,000-square feet of space proposed for use by Summit Energy) on Dec. 9 and were struck by the number of fire hydrants around the property and the sheer opportunity that is in their backyard.

“It was quite an eye opener to see all the empty space and how usable it is,” Brennan said.

Quinn echoed this opportunity when expressing her desire to see Summit Energy grow to the point where they could take over the entire plant, except for Tweed, saying: “Wouldn’t that be wonderful.”

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Town supports specialist recruitment Smiths Falls supported $5,000 to go to the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital to be used to assist in the transition of specialist physicians who choose to move to the community.

“Having access to specialists is a critical benefit to our residents,” said Mayor Shawn Pankow.

The town does have $4,564 in their 2014 physician recruitment budget available. The Town of Perth has also been asking for the same amount, though it is expected in future to include the surrounding townships in such recruitment costs.

streets. According to the councillor, the break took about four days to repair. Town staff found pipes that date back to historic periods in the town’s history. Quinn brought up this recent incident to point out the dire need for a healthy road work budget in the 2015 budget process.

Chamber to champion commercial tax Coun. Dawn Quinn asked for town staff support for the Smiths Falls and District Chamber of Commerce who at a recent meeting accepted the challenge of lobbying for a reduction in the high commercial tax rate for Smiths Falls businesses.

This has long been a bone of contention for the town and its businesses. According to the 2010 budget documentation found on the town’s website, the commercial tax rate was 1.9 per cent compared to 1 per cent for resident. Industrial came in at 2.9 per cent (on average) and multi-residential at 2 per cent for the same year.

Street toll approved Organizations looking for access to a street toll for fundraising will now have access to a fourth, rotating street toll spot, following council’s approval this week. Requests to utilize this onetime only toll will be received by council for their consideration. The Midget B2 Bears will utilize the toll in January to fundraise for their trip to the Pan Am Games Feb. 13 to15, 2015.

Rink of Dreams update Pankow asked for residents’ patience in the opening of the Gerry Lowe Memorial Sens Rink at the corner of Elmsley and Cornelia streets. The issue with opening the open-air rink has to do with ice production.

“What we need right now is a number of sustained cold days,” the mayor said.

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“I would like to see us look at this,” said Coun.

Jay Brennan who brought the item forward at the Dec. 8 committee meeting. “I heard it out there and said I’d bring it up here.”

Public feedback from this year’s campaign brought the issue to light, but it seemed some councillors have an appetite to see some type of restriction in place.

“You can be much more efficient when you have a shorter time frame,” remarked Coun. Dawn Quinn.

Coun. Chris Cummings felt the town’s practice to allow candidates to place signs on private or public property immediately after filing their papers is unique. This past summer he traveled through roughly 120 municipalities during holidays. During this time the returning councillor was struck by what he saw.

“The only time I ever saw a sign was when I came back to Smiths Falls,” Cummings said.

He recommended restricting the signage until after the confirmed list of candidates is released a month or two before the election. First time candidate, John Maloney was the lone voice to express support for leaving the signage policy as it is, saying he felt the additional months of exposure made a difference in his campaign.

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“If you put your intent in you should be able to put your signs out early,” Maloney said.

Brennan acknowledged his peers’ comments, but added it is an individual’s involvement in the community that makes or breaks their election campaign.

“Your signs were secondary to the work you did,” Brennan told Maloney.

Brennan added, candidates running in provincial or federal elections are not allowed to put signs up until the writ is dropped, 28 days before election day.

Mayor Shawn Pankow took the idea to restrict signage one step further by requesting a restriction on the size of signage be included in staff’s report.

Kerry Costello, director of corporate services will bring a report forward. She felt the restriction may help to reduce confusion with upper tier elections and would be in line with other surrounding municipalities.

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News – A warped bulkhead at the Target mall entrance is being blamed for lost revenues by at least one mall merchant at the County Fair Mall who says customers’ inability to access the mall from the anchor store has been tough on her cash register.

“It’s definitely hurt us all,” said Erica Agne, mall merchant.

She’s noticed a reduction in customer traffic this year from the year before and she feels it is all due to the inability of shoppers to move freely from Target into the mall at large for about three weeks now.

“They’re really dragging their feet in getting it fixed,” Agne said.

That isn’t the case according to Chad Brown, Target store manager in Smiths Falls who said they have already had one tradesperson in to look at the door, but was unable to fix it and so have moved on to other options.

“We’re just waiting for the contractor to get back to us,” Brown said. “I would like this over and done with two weeks ago.”

A representative from Target Canada confirmed the door was being fixed this week and could be done as early as the end of day Tuesday, Dec. 16.

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News - Lombardy Public School’s students’ council is pictured with learning resource coach Amy Allen as the students collected 545 pounds of food for the Smiths Falls Community Food Bank. As part of the Build a Mountain of Food campaign, the kids are also pictured with Hugh Colton, organizer of the Build a Mountain of Food campaign. This is the second year that the students have collected for their local food bank.

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The mall entrance door to Target has been shut for approximately three weeks, according to mall merchants who have felt the pinch during the holiday season. The chain is working to get an expert in to repair the door as soon as possible.

He understands the lack of accessibility from his store to the mall is causing problems for his fellow merchants and says he is working through the channels as quickly as he can to fix the situation.

“Hopefully it’s done sooner rather than later,” Brown said.

The problem is the bulk head at the top of the door is warped and won’t allow the door to come down.

“It’s completely wrecking the door,” Brown said.

Having staff manually force the door up and down was causing further damage and was deemed a safety hazard.

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News - To maintain the current road network, Montague Township must increase its annual maintenance budget to at least $206,614.

This comes from the Roads Needs Study prepared by McIntosh Perry and presented to the township last week. The study recommends averaged out to the roads budget to be $206,614, but noted an annual budget of $284,000 would allow the township’s roads to maintain a 6.55 rating out of 10. Any road under five is considered to need maintenance.

“The cost to maintain that level is cheaper than the cost to maintain where you’re at,” said Adam O’Connor of McIntosh Perry.

The average rating for surface roads in the township currently sits at 4.7. In addition to assessing the current situation on the road, the study also forecasts the township’s maintenance requirements from 2015-2024 and estimates a shortfall ranging from $2 million to $17,636 in every year except 2017.

“The reality is your $2 million short” in 2015, O’Connor explained.

Part of this shortfall comes from a $1.09 million project to rehabilitate Matheson Drive. The township did submit an application for funding to the province for the Matheson Drive project, which would extend as far as Rosedale Road, but they weren’t successful in this application. Montague is now looking at spreading this project out over three to four years so the entire $1-million price tag doesn’t fall on one budget.

“It’s definitely something we can look into,” O’Connor said.

Reeve Bill Dobson highlighted the ongoing demand to asphalt Matheson Drive East.

“It was always one of the top priorities of roads,” Dobson said.

Coun. Vince Carroll noted Maguire Road is another road residents have asked to be asphalted due to its unofficial use as a link between the township and the communities of Smiths Falls and Perth.

Carroll noted an attempt to widen the road was made in 2010-2011, but the town was not successful in acquiring the land needed for the job.

It is generally recommended to asphalt a roadway if it’s experiencing 500 to 700 vehicles a day.

Under 500 it’s more cost efficient to keep it as gravel and continue on a two-year maintenance

Gravel roads When it comes to gravel road maintenance, residents will have a better idea where their municipal tax dollars are going, the Roads Needs Study breaks out the work done to maintain gravel roads throughout the township. Last year, Montague spent $380,642 on its gravel roads and $211,538 in 2012. Gravel roadwork is excluded from this study, as it is felt regular maintenance every two years will keep the roads in a good state of repair.

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Smiths Falls Kia would like to welcome Vicki Murtough “It’s a lot safer for people,” Dobson said.

The township would like to complete this and as our newest member of our sales team. Vicki has other roadwork within the next five years so that it coincides with Lanark County’s plan to pave the been established in sales in the Rideau Lakes, Smiths shoulder of Rosedale Road South.

Falls and surrounding areas for many years. Vicki “It would be silly for them to do that and for us would like to invite her friends, family not to do Matheson,” Dobson said.

To keep down costs, the township is hoping and past colleagues to come to work with its neighbouring municipalities and by and check out all the complete projects that link so both municipalities can capitalize on the economies of scale. A great offers available from suggestion of handing over Rosedale Road to the Smiths Falls KIA. Vicki Murtough county as a connecting link road to major traffic routes was discussed, but O’Connor suggested the $2 million of repair work should be done before NEW this proposal is formally submitted as it allows the OWNERSHIP county to incorporate such a road into their 10year roads plan.

“I think that’s a much better sell to the county,” 171 Lombard Street, Smiths Falls • 613-284-0023 O’Connor said.

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Your municipal recycling programs provide the holiday magic to make all that disappear!

Use your blue box to dispose of paper, cardboard, styrofoam, glass, plastic and metal.

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Connected to Your Community - SF7 - Thursday, December 18, 2014

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News - For the third year in a row, the Royal Bank Foundation is providing funds for after school programming in Smiths Falls.

The funds go to Rideau Community Health Services to operate the Smart Play After School Program at Duncan J. Schoular Public School.

The local RBC branch recently hosted an open house for staff and children and presented this year’s cheque for $28,800.

The Royal Bank Foundation is a significant supporter of after school programming in Canada. The foundation has given $30 million to 248 after school programs and helped 29,000 children and youth since 1999. In 2013, the RBC Foundation announced its “Believe in Kids” pledge, a five-year, $100 million commitment to improve the well-being of one million kids and youth through funding for a wide range of programs.

In Smiths Falls, the RBC “Believe in Kids” pledge means that 30 children aged seven through 12 can attend the Smart Play after school program five nights a month from October through May. The children participate in a wide range of activities throughout the school year, including a cooking club, sports and recreation, future thinking through exposure to careers and virtual travel, field trips, and healthy snacks. The program is part of Rideau Community Health Services’ efforts to foster healthy children who will become healthy adults. The program partners with the school and Big Brothers and Big Sisters Lanark County and YAK youth centre in Perth to extend the range of activities available. The RBC Foundation has provided a total of $104,800 to the program since the program started in October 2012.

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas along the streets of Smiths Falls as businesses and homes light up with festive cheer! Here’s a look back at the Christmas decorations of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 95 when a large Santa Claus offered season’s greetings to passersby. This image comes from the

Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum. For details or for a copy of this photograph, please call: 613-2836311 or email: heritagehouse@smithsfalls.ca.

If you have an old photo to share, please email our news editor, Laurie Weir, at ljweir@metroland.com.

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Community – Visitors browse the merchandise available in the Heritage House Museum’s gift shop Dec. 7 during the museum’s Victorian Family Christmas event.

Calendar girls, pin-ups and posters, oh my

pinion – Kate Upton won’t be dropping by the newsroom any time soon.

The whirligig of the newsroom continues here on Lorne Street, with people returning from maternity leaves, people getting promoted, and much changing of desks.

I was squatting at the Kemptville reporter’s desk for a few months, as she had a better computer that I needed to use.

My old computer had last been updated to combat the looming threat of Y2K, so, let’s just say it wasn’t keeping up, and I needed better.

That computer has gone to the great technical beyond, and I am writing this at my old desk as Jennifer is returning from maternity leave with her twins.

(Welcome back, Jen.) The time has come to redecorate my wall, and, as my late mother would say, “A change is as good as a rest.”

But what to put up?

My colleague Tara has not one, but two, posters to the smoldering, brooding Robert Pattinson, male star of the Twilight movies. Just two close-up headshots, certainly nothing inappropriate for a work environment, but it does bring about a few double-takes to newsroom visitors.

I joked to Laurie, my newsroom editor, that maybe I should be able to put up a poster of your bro’s favourite pin-up, Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Kate Upton.

We laughed and thought no more about it – certainly not appropriate for a work place (also, my wife works in the same office as I do, so, even less reason to put it up!)

However, Tara and Ashley overheard and, over lunch, proceeded with a bit of a parlour game. Having only half-heard our conversation, they just had to know – who was Desmond’s mystery girl?

By the time I came back to my desk, their two best guesses were: Kate Beckinsale and Selena Gomez.

Both names, though not unattractive, certainly threw me for a loop. Interesting to find out what others think about us (like those memes online that my former intern, Page Taylor, told me about, that you’ve likely seen – this is what I do, this is what my friends think I do…)

Of all of the memories of my mother that have been popping into my head lately in the weeks after her death, were, of all things, of posters.

A quiet, unspoken war existed between us about other posters. I brought back a poster from Sweden as a teenager from

DESMOND DEVOY Des Says some medical comedy on the Stockholm stage. It was of a smiling Swedish babe, in a white tank top and boxer shorts – looking like she was ready for some French Farce-like (Swedish farce?) hijinks at Stockholm General.

Nothing racy but, for some reason, my mother hated it and, one day when I was at school, it ended up in the paper recycling bin. I never forgave her for that as it brightened up my room, and also because it was impossible to replace.

But now, having two little girls at home, I have become all too keenly aware of just how these images impact on girls’ self awareness and body image. Kate Upton is beautiful, yes, but less than one per cent of women likely look like her. Real women can look just as beautiful. It says something to me as a father of little girls that we need programs like Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Go Girls! to promote healthy body image to young women.

A pin-up may have been fine when I was a teenager and all-too-single, but now, as a father, I don’t want to normalize or let them internalize that those images are what a man is really looking for in a woman.

So photos of my wife and kids, naturally, photos of my friends from Toronto, and some very, very unusual additions, but not without a back story.

You can always find my desk in the newsroom since there is a portrait of a stern-faced general staring into the mid distance. My late mentor, boss and friend, Eamonn O’Loghlin, came from a family that revered the name of General Michael Collins, who fought in the Irish War of Independence and was later killed during an ambush in County Cork during the Irish Civil War. And the only two pin-ups now on my wall? One of a girl mechanic, sitting on an American war plane, in her work clothes, looking off into the middistance. Pretty, yes, but also, and more importantly, doing her bit for the war effort, in a male-dominated industry. And my final addition to the wall? A poster of American artist Edward Hopper’s famous 1942 oil on canvas “Night Owls,” which always reminds me of my sister Dympna, herself an artist, teacher, a self-confident and smart lady.

Editorial Policy The Record News welcomes letters to the editor. Senders must include their full name, address and a phone number. Addresses and phone numbers will not be published. We reserve the right to edit letters for space and content, both in print and online at www.insideottawavalley.com. Submit a letter to the editor, please email ljweir@metroland.com, fax to 613-283-7480 or mail: 65 Lorne St., P.O. Box 158, Smiths Falls, ON, K7A 4T1.

Connected to Your Community - SF8 - Thursday, December 18, 2014

Second World War soldier meets his end in the air

George Ernest Giff was a 26-year-old soldier who gave the ultimate sacrifice while fighting overseas during the Second World War.

He was born on March 7th, 1917 in Smiths Falls, Ontario to his mother Annie V. Giff and his father John S. Giff (Occupation: Core maker at Malleable Cast-

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George completed elementary school at Central Public School in Smiths Falls, Ontario from 1924 to 1931. He attended the Smiths Falls Collegiate Institute, which he left in 1934. During high school, George was part of the Cadets Program.

After completing three years of high school, George found it hard to get a worthwhile occupation, doing the odd job such as working at restaurants, chopping wood, and highway construction. Eventually, George decided to leave Smiths Falls, Ontario and moved to Chicago, Illinois to attend the DeForest Training School (later renamed DeVry University in 2002).

He later returned to Smiths Falls, Ontario to join the military at the wake of World War II. Prior to his enlistment in the army, George was working at a Farming Implement Shop as a labourer. He would not have wanted to engage in farming after his discharge from the army.

He used to read novels as a hobby, also playing sports such as: softball (which he played extensively), baseball, hockey, and

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George enlisted for the Lanark and Renfrew Scottish Regiment on February 9th, 1941. He went into the Lanark and Renfrew Scottish Regiment as a Private.

After staying in this unit for over a month, he resigned from the Lanark and Renfrew Scottish Regiment on March 24th, 1941.

It appears that he resigned from the army and enlisted for

Two arrested after drug raid News – Smiths Falls Police have arrested two Smiths Falls people for possession of marijuana.

On Nov. 29, the police visited Winnifred Street with a drug warrant and found a small quantity of marijuana along with drug paraphernalia commonly used for distribution. They also found various weapons including knives, brass knuckles and mace.

A male, 29 and female, 22, were arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance (Schedule II), three counts of possession of unauthorized weapons. The male was additionally charged with possession of a controlled substance (Schedule I), possession of an unauthorized weapon and breach of recognizance.

The woman was released on a promise to appear in court, and the man was held for bail.

The charges have not been proven in court.

Man attacks ex’s new boyfriend A Smiths Falls male, 28, has been arrested after allegedly attacking the new boyfriend of his ex-girlfriend on Nov. 29.

Smiths Falls Police were called about 10 p.m. and found the man had gone to the ex’s home and entered through an unlocked door, confronted the male visitor, calling him outside to fight. A brief struggle ensued and the accused fled the scene with two cell phones.

Police say upon further investigation they found the accused was on conditions not to attend the residence and he had made threats to kill the victim.

The male was charged with breach of recognizance, two counts of theft, assault, break and enter, and with uttering threats. He was held for bail.

Man charged after threatening his family

A 23-year-old male of Smiths Falls is in custody after threatening to kill his family on Dec. 2.

Police were called about 12 p.m. as the accused had made threats to kill several members of his family and while arguing with his mother, he threatened to get a gun and kill her, his father and several other family members.

The male was arrested and charged with seven counts of uttering threats and has been held for bail.

Neighbour dispute ends in violence On a day that recognizes violence against women, two 17-year-old Smiths Falls youth (a male and female) were arrested after an alleged assault around 2 p.m. on Dec. 6.

Police were called to an ongoing neighbour dispute at 1:58 p.m. as it had escalated into violence.

The alleged incident began when the female accused went to the victim’s apartment and threatened to stab him after a brief argument.

A short time later the female accused returned with the male accused and this time the argument became physical. The female accused kicked the victim and hit him from behind, while the male accused punched the victim numerous times.

The male was arrested and charged with assault. The female was arrested and charged with two counts of uttering threats and assault.

Both were released on promises to appear in court.

Smiths Falls Police Service urges anyone with further information regarding this incident, or similar incidents, to contact the service at 613-283-0357. Information may be provided anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

the Royal Canadian Air Force, as he registered for it on June 21st, 1941 in Ottawa, Ontario.

“A good, clean cut type - keen and intelligent – should make a good Air Gunner, as he is eager to fight and fly.” – George’s Interviewing Officer during enlistment. While being interviewed, his approach was very confident.

He was dressed neat, conservative and clean.

His speech was clear and his responses were quick, while answering in an alert and sincere manner.

In George Giff’s Certificate of Medical Examination, he had no diseases that were listed on the form. George was 5 feet 3 ½ inches and weighed 132 pounds at the time of enlistment. His eye sight and hearing were perfect.

George’s complexion was ruddy and his development was good.

His hair was brown in colour with brown eyes.

His religion was Anglican. He was never married and had no children.

At 10:30 am on January 18th, 1944, a Halifax crashed into the side of Black Hambleton, which

is a terrain located in North Yorkshire, England. The crash occurred on a foggy morning while doing a cross-country training exercise.

It is unknown what the cause of the crash was, but two appealing reasons are: they were flying too low (as they were ordered to stay 3,000 feet to avoid the hills before takeoff) or altimeter failure. Unfortunately, six of the crewmen were killed in the crash, their names being: Flying Officer (Pilot) Joseph P, Flying Officer Wilfred Boisvert, Flying Officer Walter Phillips, Warrant Officer George Giff, Sergeant Richard Kimball, and Sergeant Guy Hivon.

Their bodies were found later that day, all of them dead with several fatal injuries each. Their average age between the six soldiers was 23 years.

After George Ernest Giff’s death, his medals were entitled to his mother, Annie Vera Giff. She was given George’s Defense Metal (awarded between September 3rd, 1939, to May 8th, 1945 for six months of service in Great Britain), War Medal (awarded if a sol-

dier worked full time for 28 days in the armed forces and merchant marines from 1939 to 1945), and the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with clasp (awarded to any soldier that volunteered in World War II for eighteen months).

At the fiftieth anniversary of the fatal plane crash, a memorial cross was dedicated to the brave men who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

He is buried at Harrogate (Stonefall) Cemetery located in Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

George Giff’s grave reference is Section C, Row J, and Grave 10.

If anyone has information about soldiers who paid the ultimate sacrifice during World War II and are named on the Smiths Falls Cenotaph, please contact Josh Vincent at email address: josh.vincent2@outlook.com.

Any information about the soldiers (such as military records, family member’s names, letters they wrote, or pictures) would be greatly appreciated.

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News - Identifying the focus points for Montague Township over the next three years was the aim of the initial meeting to craft the Strategic Plan.

The inaugural working meeting was held Dec. 11 in council lounge where councillors were asked to go through roughly 50 questions and choose their priority between two possible projects.

The objective was to narrow down the top priorities for the next three years.

These results will be presented at the next strategic planning session that is yet to be scheduled.

“Our number one priority here is roads,” remarked Reeve Bill Dobson.

Township staff expected this response and so didn’t include roadwork as a possible option in the survey. Glenn Barnes, CAO said there are a number of options when it comes to addressing future roadwork budgets, which have been estimated in the millions some years.

This includes potentially adding an infrastructure tax to existing tax bills that would be dedicated to paying for road maintenance and repairs.

“There’s a number of strategies we can use to get you to where you want to be,” Barnes said.

The township, as with many rural municipalities, has struggled to get recognition in provincial grant programs, especially given their current debt-free status.

“I’m sure it doesn’t help us,” Barnes said.

There were a number of potentially cost saving measures brought up during the planning session, including the continued operation of Rosedale Hall.

A proposed Rosedale Hall Feasibility Plan was put forward as a focus point for the township. The plan would look at whether the hall is viable for the town to continue or not.

“There’s nothing we’ve done in the last year that we couldn’t have rented a hall for,” Barnes said.

The strategic plan aims to identify the township’s priorities not only for themselves but also to help make their case for funding from their provincial and federal partners.

The plan is designed with one year to plan the document, one year to create it (2014-2015) and one year to implement it. Barnes confirmed the plan will be set up so that its success can be measured.

It is expected there will be four to five planning sessions before a draft Strategic Plan is created and presented at a future public meeting for input.

“You guys know better than I do what you want in the community,” said Barnes.

The strategic plan is critical for rural staff, who must constantly balance the day-to-day demands of their roles with larger projects.

“It takes a lot of staff time to get to where you want to be,” Barnes added.

“We can’t turn on the switch that quickly.”

Many of the items up for discussion

touched on economic development opportunities and whether council wishes to increase the possibility of these opportunities through marketing (for the industrial park) or the introduction of natural gas (in the Atironto, Highway 43 or Merrickville area).

“We can’t wait for somebody else to help us out. We have to do it ourselves,” Barnes said.

Dobson noted many of the economic development items, including the airport and development of industrial lands, would require negotiations with the Town of Smiths Falls should water services be required.

“We want to be active in talking to Smiths Falls about all these things,” Barnes said.

One point of potential negotiations is in making the current water system in the township sustainable by expanding it from just Atironto to other areas such as Union Street, Highway 43 near Bayview Crescent and around Rogers Stevens Road.

Coun. Ian Streight wanted staff to provide him with some background on the possible economic opportunities that are available for the township should they make economic growth a priority.

Another possible focus is recreation.

“I think we should have a few small things,” said Coun. Jim Abbass.

As a boy, Abbass said he recalls skating at the former Rideau Regional Centre and so knows the positive impact access to recreation can have on rural residents.

The challenge of maintaining such assets has been difficult for the township in the past and could point to a collaborative approach in the future between the township and its residents.

“If the community wants this the community’s going to have to get involved,” Coun. Klaas Van Der Meer said.

All items discussed in the strategic planning session are meant as a jumping off point and may not necessarily be reflected in the completed strategic plan for the township.

The artists and writers at Montague Public School shared their Christmas artwork with the newspaper. Pictured are (from the left) a painting by Blair, a poem by Alex B. and a plasticine creation made by Sadie.

From the left, artwork is submitted from Chyanne, Jenna and Cohan, all of Montague Public School.

Connected to Your Community - SF10 - Thursday, December 18, 2014

Food Hub’s general manager brings wealth of experience to position News - Local food is not just a hobby with Two Rivers Food Hub’s new general manager, Matthew Brearley, it’s a lifelong passion. With 17 years in the restaurant industry and having been raised on a Renfrew area beef farm, Brearley brings a perspective from both ends of the local food spectrum to the food hub.

Brearley said he is looking forward to the challenges he will encounter in his new position. “I’m really excited to be on board with this project. I’m glad I’m helping chefs and local producers to reach a greater portion of the market.”

Brearley’s background includes graduating from two cooking schools, one of which featured a rigorous two year program at the Stratford Chef School in Stratford, Ont. Brearley also owned his own ‘farm to table’ restaurant in White Lake, Castlegarth, which offered an innovative approach to serving local food.

“By farm to table, I mean that Castlegarth quite literally had a farm attached to it that supplied most of the produce in the summertime,” Brearley explained, adding that he also worked with local farmers to fill in any gaps that might be missing from his local food selections.

Brearley’s background makes him well suited to his new role at the food hub. On the one hand he brings knowledge of the commercial ends of restaurants and institutions, and the work involved in sourcing local produce for his own restaurant. On the other hand his childhood ensures he understands the plight of the farmer, helped in part by growing and supplying local food for his own restaurant.

Brearley identified the burden placed on farmers to transport their products to various locations in order to sell it, and hopes the food hub will offer a bridge for farmers to take on part of that burden.

“I’ve encountered farmers who spend $30 to $40 in gas to bring their products to market, I’m hoping that the food hub will allow them to drop off as much of the product as they can in one central location,” Brearley said, “It all adds up, if you’re a farmer driving to 10 or 12 restaurants you can spend $50 to $60 dollars in gas. We want to help them avoid that.”

Producers who are interested in providing food for the food hub for the upcoming season are invited to contact Brearley for details about that aspect

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of the food hub. One of Brearley’s first tasks will be to establish connections with local producers and ensure a consistent supply of local foods.

Since taking on his new position at the food hub, Brearley’s spent the bulk of his time setting up the commercial kitchen space for the food hub that will offer local producers a location that meets all health and safety requirements and conforms to government regulations.

“What we’re trying to do is teach people how to ramp up their produc-

tion using larger quantities so they don’t have to spend time doing four or five batches, they can do it all in one batch,” Brearley explained.

He noted that once producers have a product that comes from a government inspected facility they will gain access to the retail market as opposed to the farmer or artisan market. So far, Brearley said interest in the commercial kitchen is building, and the food hub hopes to have the kitchen operational beginning in early January, to rent for anywhere between a half day, a full day, or weekly, depending on the individual business’s needs.

“There are already people lined up to use the kitchen,” Brearley noted, adding that the food hub kitchen use rates, which are available on the website, are “quite reasonable.” The website, which can be found at www.tworiversfoodhub. com, will soon be revamped and will include information such as a list of the equipment available in the commercial kitchen, along with rates for use.

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News - Crime Stoppers and the Smiths Falls Police Service are seeking your assistance in solving a break and enter that occurred between 10 a.m. on Dec. 7 and 1:25 a.m. on Dec. 8 when an apartment on Chambers Street was broken into.

Suspects gained entry to the second-floor apartment after smashing a bathroom window. A 32-inch Samsung flat screen television was stolen. Possible suspect information includes four to five youths in the area around 3:30 to 4 p.m.

Vehicle tires punctured overnight Crime Stoppers and the Smiths Falls Police Service are seeking your assistance in solving a mischief call that happened overnight form Dec. 7 to 8 when a Ford van parked on Church Street West was vandalized. The two driver’s side tires were punctured.

If you have any information on these or any other crimes call Smiths Falls Crime Stoppers at 613-284-CASH (2274) or 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Did you know? Crime Stoppers does not receive funding from any level of government. Crime Stoppers operates exclusively on funds raised by the board members of each individual program and on donations provided by the public.

Crime Stoppers is making a difference in your community! If you would like to make a donation or have time to volunteer with Smiths Falls and District Crime Stoppers, please contact Carl Evoy at 613-283-2444.

Did you know there’s national and international news on our website?

ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS OF ENBRIDGE GAS DISTRIBUTION INC. Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. has applied to raise its natural gas rates effective January 1, 2015 Learn more. Have your say.

Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. has applied to the Ontario Energy Board to increase its natural gas rates effective January 1, 2015. Under the proposal, an average residential customer of Enbridge Gas would see an increase of $11 to the annual bill. Other customers, including businesses, may also be affected.

The requested rate increase is based on the rate update framework approved by the Board for the period 2014 to 2018. The rate change is tied to updated costs for 2015 which include measures to promote efficiency.

THE ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) will hold a public hearing to consider Enbridge’s request. We will question the company on its case for a rate change. We will also hear arguments from individuals and from groups that represent Enbridge Gas customers. At the end of this hearing, the OEB will decide what, if any, rate changes will be allowed.

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 Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc.’s application on the OEB’s website now.

• file a letter with your comments, which will be considered during the hearing.

• become an active participant (called an intervenor). Apply by December 30, 2014 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, review the OEB’s decision and its reasons on our website.

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Holly Days is a festive fun time Community - The holidays are quickly approaching and children will be on Christmas break in no time.

If you’re looking for something fun, festive, and interactive for your child to do before Christmas arrives, bring them to the Heritage House Museum on Monday Dec. 22 or Tuesday, Dec. 23 for the Holly Days Children’s Workshop.

The workshop runs both days from 1 to 4 p.m.

Children will be partaking in a number of different crafts and activities that will be split up into two unique days. Monday the museum will feature handmade holiday creations and gingerbread house

decorating with the kids. Tuesday they’ll continue to stir up a merry mess with cookie decorating and gift giving creations. The workshop is catered to children ages six to 12 years of age. Registration is $15 per day, per child. Pre-registration is required for both days.

Until Dec. 24, the museum is admission by donation only. For more information or to register for Holly Days, contact the Heritage House Museum at 613-283-6311, heritagehouse@smithsfalls.ca or visit us at 11 Old Sly’s Road. The museum is open Monday to Friday 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weekends 12 to 4 p.m.

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Community - Gary Lackey and Harold Frizzel sing Christmas songs to the enjoyment of the crowd gathered at Heritage House Museum Dec. 7 for their Victorian Family Christmas event.

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Community - The Villeneuve family is shown above decorating cookies in the basement of Heritage House Museum Dec. 7. From left to right: Adriauna (three), Nathan, Ryker (six) and Santana Villeneuve pose for a picture.

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Sunday, December 21st Fourth Sunday of Advent Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

Carillon Music 4:00 p.m.

Blue Christmas Evening Service 4:30 p.m.

Christmas Eve Service 7:00 p.m.

Carillon Music 12 noon and 5:00 p.m.

Christmas Day Carillon Music 12 noon New Year’s Day Carillon Music 1:00 p.m.

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COME OUT TO CHRISTMAS THE START Victorian Christmas was a treatCELEBRATE OFMARKET THE MARKET'S 6TH SEASON!

for many local families, visitors Museum’s Victorian Family Christmas.

Friends and family gathered together to share in the sights, sounds, and flavours of a traditional Christmas celebration. Visitors enjoyed hot apple cider, a cup of tea and delicious home baked treats in the dining room while taking in the festive sounds of musical guests, Daniel Miller on the piano, Harold Frizzell, John Wanless & Shelley Doucet.

Volunteer Mary Cook fired up the museum’s traditional brick bake oven for the public to enjoy

basement with cookie decorating and handmade Ken Finnerty’s 11 AM -Auction 4 PM Hall holiday creations.

(Extended hours as part of the Dandelion Festival) 200 Sanders Street After completing a festive game of Spot the Corner of Rideau and Oxford Elf scavenger hunt kids were presented with prize bags. All visitors enjoyed a special visit from Santa Contact us at himself! People took pleasure in the seasonal sales info@kemptvillefarmersmarket.ca the gift shop had to offer for their holiday shopping REUBEN CRESCENT Toll free: 1-855-225-9001 needs. All around the day was a fun filled afternoon for the entire family!

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December 21st Community - On Sunday Dec. 7, over 140 homemade biscuits. It truly was a family event, 12:00-4:00pm SUNDAY, MAY 27TH guests were in attendance for the Heritage House children had a blast stirring up a merry mess in the

St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church 2 George Street South, Smiths Falls Christmas Worship Schedule Wednesday, December 24th 7:00 p.m. - “Family Service” with Communion 9:30 p.m. - “Traditional Service” Thursday, December 25th – Christmas Day 10:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist

Holiday greetings from St. James the Greater students

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Merry Christmas Montague Public School students submitted these pieces to the paper.

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Connected to Your Community - SF14 - Thursday, December 18, 2014

Council considers increasing fee for highway frontage land use Stacey Roy

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News - In the New Year, Smiths Falls council will be looking at its fee structure as it relates to the use of land fronting on highway property.

The issue came up as a housekeeping item during the Dec. 8 committee-of-the-whole meeting.

Nicole McKernan, planner said the recent sale of Smiths Falls KIA on Lombard Street shined a light on an historic use of the highway frontage at that location. Staff estimated the property may have

been used for this purpose since the ’90s and has been graveled and leveled for this purpose. The dealership has also been maintaining the property at their cost and effort. Peter Lafreniere, KIA sales manager, said the land is used in the winter as a place to pile snow. Throughout the years the business has not had a formal agreement with the town.

When an agreement is struck, the local business would be asked to pay a flat $75 fee for the life of their agreement with a termination clause included

that would allow the town to use the property if needed before the agreement expires. The land in question is the unopened road allowance that will link Ferrara Drive to Lombard Street in the future.

Councillors and Mayor Shawn Pankow questioned the fee, saying it is fairly low when compared to the value of the highway property in use.

“It cost us more than $75 to receive this report,” the mayor said.

The land frontage is estimated to be 6,500-squarefeet in size.

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“Certainly the fee doesn’t reflect the value,” Coun. Chris Cummings said.

A temporary 60-day agreement has been recommended by the mayor, which will allow the business to continue their operations while the town reviews the fee structure and updates their books.

Staff noted, if interest in the shoulder property is significant, the revised fee could mean additional revenue for the town.

“It’s something that, moving forward, we should certainly be considering,” McKernan said.

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Community - Don Stoddard of Smiths Falls brought in his first cell phone to the office complete with charger and coat clip. The Nokia EX1100 series phone was one of the first of its kind made. It is shown at right next to an iPhone, which is currently on the market today.

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Nadine Bennett, Deputy Clerk Town of Smiths Falls P.O. Box 695, 77 Beckwith Street North Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4T6 Fax: (613) 283-4764 nbennett@smithsfalls.ca Resumes/Applications will be protected pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used only for the purpose of this employment competition.

Connected to Your Community - SF15 - Thursday, December 18, 2014

Selling Hydro One’s Distribution System Is A Bad Deal For Ontarians Ontario’s Advisory Council on Government Assets has recommended splitting up Hydro One’s distribution and transmission businesses.

They also recommend that a majority share of Hydro One’s distribution assets and customers be sold to private interests to raise money for transportation infrastructure.

What it really means is higher electricity prices for consumers, and hundreds of millions in annual revenues will be lost to the province.

During extreme weather events Hydro One delivers world-class storm response services to customers throughout Ontario.

With even more frequent and severe weather events predicted due to climate change, should these services be jeopardized?

While selling these assets for a one-time benefit may be a good deal for private shareholders, lawyers, financial advisors and bankers, it is a bad deal for Ontario consumers and taxpayers.

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St. James the Greater School interprets Christmas in their drawings that were submitted to the n e ws p a p e r.

Here, Isabelle’s drawing shows Joseph and Mary and baby Jesus in the manger.

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I like the look on the kids’ faces when they see the ships.

Robert Splane, builder

The hometown boy credits June Scouten of Scouten White Cedar in Smiths Falls with bringing the boats to life, as she has annually donated the wood Splane uses to craft the boats.

“We’re really pleased that he’s finding a use for some of these things,” Scouten added. “I hate throwing things away.”

The pieces of lumber serve as mental gymnastics for Splane who creates the ship out of his memory of his four years on the ships and using only the scrap material given to him by Scouten.

“Building each one is a challenge” because there’s no blueprints, Splane said.

He got his start in 1995 in crafting the boats when his boys were young. At the time, they enjoyed playing with the wooden boats. Fairly soon, Splane’s ships made their way to a local church and he hasn’t stopped creating them. Many children have benefited from hours of play time with

Smiths Falls, Robert Splane (above) has been able to craft these beautiful toy cedar boats for area children in need. The boats were donated to the Salvation Army church in time for their Christmas distribution.

the ships, including Scouten’s own grandchildren.

The local lumber mill specializes in selling white cedar to contractors and the public, and is delighted to find a home for the off cut pieces of wood that can’t be sold for construction purposes.

In addition to the pieces given to Splane, Scouten said she has a number of planed, tongue and groove boards that are between nine inches and three feet long that can’t be sold.

“We’d give them away to people, especially charities,” Scouten said.

Anyone interested in collecting this ready-touse wood can call Scouten at 613-283-3629. The material would be great for garden boxes, birdhouses and the like.

“That’s what you can do with scrap lumber. Just imagination,” Splane said.

He hopes his boats inspire the children who play with them to challenge their imagination in a hands-on way.

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Community - Robert Splane and local lumber mill owner, June Scouten have teamed up once again to ensure no child in Smiths Falls is without a toy this Christmas season.

Splane, who was raised in Smiths Falls, returned to his hometown this week to deliver a box of hand made wooden ships to the Salvation Army church.

“I like the look on the kids’ faces” when they see the ships, Splane said.

Each ship is hand cut, sanded and glued together for children five years of age and up to enjoy in their homes.

Splane said he estimates each ship takes an average of 20 minutes to create, but insists it is time that flies by for him.

“I just do it because it’s fun,” he added. “It’s a great way to kill three to four hours.”

As a former navy man himself, Splane shares many characteristics with the jolly old elf who children the world over are anticipating Dec. 24.

Back in ancient times this man was known as Nicholas, who was made a bishop as payment for a life spent giving to others and protecting the afterlife of children, sailors and ships. His selflessness has inspired a day of remembrance for him (Dec. Stacey Roy/METROLAND 6), just two days before Splane made his donation With the help of Scouten White Cedar in to the Salvation Army.

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Community - Quinton Burns, Grade 4 student at Lombardy Public School was full of the holiday spirit Dec. 4 when the school celebrated its annual turkey lunch at Lombardy Agricultural Society’s hall. This year’s meal was made possible with the help of the Kinsmen Club, the Civitan Club, Otter Lake Lodge, along with select local businesses.

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Artist’s work aims to inspire healing in hospital patients in unique way Stacey Roy

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News - Patients in the emergency department, obstetrics and dialysis unit of the Smiths Falls hospital have been given a gift of colour in an otherwise sterile environment this Christmas.

A donation by artist, Donna Scanlon of 18 handpainted ceiling tiles to the hospital was made Dec. 9 in the hopes of brightening up the day of those who must spend hours at either of the three hospital departments. The colourful additions have been warmly welcomed by hospital staff and patients alike.

“They’re amazing,” said Lise Smith, manager of the Smiths Falls Community Hospital Foundation.

Eight panels were placed above each dialysis chair; six line the hallway in the obstetrics unit and four dot the ceiling in the emergency room. Scanlon hopes her playful and colourful panels will help take patients to a place outside the hospital.

“Maybe I’ll just make their day better,” Scanlon said.

Seven years ago Scanlon was one of those patients at the cancer unit inside the Kingston General Hospital. Spending her days in examining rooms and waiting areas was tedious for Scanlon, who has been a lifelong artist. It was in those moments that the idea for the healing tiles was born.

“I know colour is healing to me and images make me feel better,” Scanlon said.

One of the tiles in the obstetrics units is entitled,

Happy Kids and shows a string of children seemingly jumping into a pink background.

“It’s meant to have the feeling of kids being kids - no problems,” Scanlon said.

All her images have a light and cheerful feel to them that hopes to encourage healing of the soul.

The process of creating the tiles can be challenging given the canvas is covered in small holes. Scanlon often begins with the background before she settles on the focal image.

The recent healing tile donation is the first of two planned for the Smiths Falls hospital. Scanlon said another group of tiles will be delivered to them in the spring of 2015 with perhaps more to come.

“I’m eventually hoping at some point people will enjoy the artwork so much they will request more information” and use them as a donation to the hospital, Smith said.

More information on this can be found through the foundation office: 613-283-9743 or via email at:sfchfoundation@bellnet.ca.

Smiths Falls isn’t the first area hospital to receive such a beautiful gift. This summer, Healing Tiles was launched with a donation of 17 tiles to Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital. In mid-January 2015 a donation to the Great War Memorial hospital site in Perth is planned. In the future, Scanlon would like to donate Healing Tiles to the KDH where she received treatment and is also looking at making a donation to the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) and Roger’s House in Ottawa.

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She is shown at left installing healing tiles - painted ceiling tiles in the obstetrics department of the Smiths Falls hospital site Dec. 9. Assisting her is Lise Smith, manager of the Smiths Falls Community Hospital Foundation.

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Inkerman Rockets history captured on hockey DVD Joseph Morin

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Sometimes when people are having a great time they create a bit of history that resonates for a lifetime.

The team members of the legendary and revered Inkerman Rockets have done just that.

From 1942 to 1952 the group of young men led

by Lloyd Laporte, their teacher, brought their brand of exciting and inspired hockey to fans throughout the Ottawa Valley.

Veteran film producer, director and writer, Samantha Armstrong, the daughter of Percy Armstrong, a former Inkerman Rocket forward, has finished a documentary about the Rockets that has been in her head and in the history books for all of these years. The result is a labour of love appreciated by former players, the hockey community in general and fans of the Inkerman Rockets. Armstrong has woven personal interviews with former Rocket fans and players with actual hockey footage from the Hockey Hall of Fame, the NHL and National Film Board.

The 71-minute video paints an accurate picture of the trials and tribulations as well as all of the successes of the small team from even smaller Inkerman hamlet, just south of Winchester.

“I started doing this in 1997,” explained Armstrong. “I had talked to Dad about doing a documentary. It was always a great story and I grew up with it,” she said. Armstrong remembers that the story and aura around the local hockey team always seemed to have an air of mystery about it.

“There are lots of stories and I wanted to catch as many of them as I could,” she said.

In 1997, Percy Armstrong called his daughter in Toronto to tell her that Lloyd Laporte, the driving force behind he Inkerman Rockets was failing.

Laporte was the team’s founder, coach, manager and biggest fan. If she wanted to see him he suggested she do it sooner than later.

Armstrong went off to interview Laporte in 1997 and the foundation of the story of the Inkerman Rockets was laid. Years later Armstrong would be able to add the stories and memories of many of the players to the film documentary until late 2013 when she was finally able to finish it.

The end result captures the feeling of gratitude and respect the players have for Laporte who gave them all a chance to be part of something bigger than themselves.

Players came from everywhere just to have a chance to play with the legendary Inkerman Rockets. There were players from Vernon, Russell, Perth and Kemptville. There were also requests to join the team from all over the Ottawa Valley. The team was made up of area farm boys with a range of hockey skills. One thing they all had in common was that they loved to play hockey.

Leo Boivin went on to play for the Boston Bruins and is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Perth’s Floyd Smith also played with Inkerman Rockets before heading off on his own NHL career.

Percy Armstrong, father of Samantha, lives in Winchester and at 85 has great memories of his time with the Rockets. He played with them from 1944 through to 1949. “I do not know what else I would have done. I may not have played at all except for Lloyd,” he said. “We all loved playing hockey and Lloyd loved hockey so we all kind of knit together. We all got along together.”

The documentary includes chats with the likes of Brian McFarlane and former Rocket team members. McFarlane himself played for a while with the Rockets. His parents like the idea of their son playing for the team and getting an education at the same time in Winchester.

“It is not just hockey history,” said Samantha, “it is Canadian history.” She described the players who were regarded as perpetual underdogs but ironically they usually triumphed over the better financed and highly talented other teams in their league.

The team’s success has been documented, but how it became so formidable has always been a mystery.

“Lloyd would get them exhibition games. The teams they played were always stronger.” The theory for many is that having to play outside their comfort zone allowed the players to grow their skills and become stronger. Armstrong also said she felt that with the Second World War just ending, communities wanted to be part of something positive.

The team played in a much different time than any team today. There was a brass band that played at the arenas during games and when train travel was required fans would join the Rockets as they made their way to the next match in Prescott, Perth or Smiths Falls, or if they were lucky, all the way to Ottawa. There are hundreds of former Inkerman Rocket fans sprinkled throughout the Ottawa Valley who grew up with the excitement, respect and enthusiasm for hometown hockey that has been replaced by the modern day hockey industry.

“I did not really know how good they were,” she said. “How famous they were and how strongly they bonded.”

Lloyd Laporte was a great coach and how well the players responded to him was what made their success possible.

“When they get together they are like kids again,” she said.

It is important to note, she added, that all of the team members went on to productive and successful lives being contributors to their community “Lloyd set a really good example for the boys.”

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Bears star resting comfortably after surgery in Saskatchewan: fundraiser at home Friday, Dec. 19 for No.19

Hockey takes back seat after news breaks of Neil Doef injury at WJAC

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Sports – The Carleton Place Jr. A Canadians gave the Smiths Falls Bears a tough time over the weekend in their CCHL home-and-home series.

But it was even more disheartening to learn that their home town sharpshooter, Neil Doef, who was named to the Team Canada East squad and was playing in the 2014 World Canada Junior A Challenge in Saskatchewan, has undergone surgery after taking a hit during the international tournament’s opening game.

Doef was taken off the ice on a stretcher following a collision with a Swiss defenceman in the first period of their Sunday afternoon game. His prognosis is not known.

Hockey Canada reports Doef underwent surgery on Sunday night, and is resting comfortably with his parents, Bruce and Bobbi-Jean Doef, who arrived Monday morning, at his side. On Tuesday morning, Doef’s condition was unchanged.

He will continue to undergo tests, and is receiving tremendous care from the staff in Saskatoon.

Walt Dubas, the team’s assistant coach, said they found out about the situation soon after their Sunday afternoon game in Carleton Place. They were updated by their coach, Mark Grady, who’s serving as an assistant with the Canada East squad, on Doef’s condition on Monday during practice.

“We told the kids about (Neil) on the bus ride home,” Dubas said. “We’re all praying for his speedy recovery.”

Dubas said they didn’t know a lot about Doef’s prognosis, but asked that respect be given to his family as they deal with the situation. It’s being directed by Hockey Canada and as such,

Neil Doef they’ve requested that the hockey players, and staff, refrain from using social media.

“We are hoping everything goes well for him and for his family,” Dubas said.

“It’s really put a damper on the whole tournament.”

The Bears have another player in Saskatchewan, and that is Jared Henry, a big defenceman. “Really, our focus has been on Neil,” Dubas said. “But Jared was a nice surprise.”

Late Tuesday Hockey Canada tweeted that Team Canada East players would wear an ‘ND7’ sticker on the back of their helmets for the remainder of the tournament in honour of Doef. He was No. 7 with the national team.

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Doef wears with the Bears, on Dec. 19.

A group calling itself ‘Friends of Doef 19’ will be starting a trust account this week for people to assist the family with expenses. “People will be able to make donations at any Scotiabank across Canada,” noted Berni Scott in an email.

While details are still being ironed out for Friday, Scott says fans will be asked to place donations in “Buckets of Love for Neil”. For more details check the Record News website (www.insideottawavalley.com).

Dubas said the effort has been coordinated rather quickly, in light of the recent trauma suffered by their all-star forward, who has his hopes set on attending Princeton.

“We are also going to have a video made and sent to him in Saskatchewan,” Dubas said. “We’ll have our players offer well-wishes to Neil that will be video taped, and I believe the Team Canada East is doing the same.”

Tough weekend The Canadians, who are currently the number four team in the nation and

number one in the CCHL, (33-6-0-1 for 67 points) handed the Bears (third in the Robinson Division with a 21-12-1-4 record for 47 points) a 5-3 loss in Smiths Falls Friday and a 4-2 defeat on Sunday afternoon in Carleton Place to solidify their lead in the league.

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Dubas says he’s having fun in the role, and has done it in the past.

“It’s good,” he said. “But we have five guys out of the lineup right now, so it was a little tougher this weekend against Carleton Place than usual.”

On Friday night, the Canadians found a lapse in the Bears defence and managed to stuff three unanswered goals into the net past Michael Pinios for a 3-0 lead after the first period. Two of those goals came in the final minute of the period.

“It was just a mental lapse in the defence,” Dubas said. “There was just a small window of opportunity there and Carleton Place was quick to capitalize on it. You can’t let up against this team… you have to go hard for the entire 60 minutes.”

Stephen Baylis, Andrew Dodson and Bryce VanHorn did the scoring.

Cole Busschaert got the Bears rolling in the second period when his power play goal found the hole behind Guillaume Therien on the power play.

But Carleton Place didn’t let up and continued with the pressure to score once more before the end of the period, holding a 4-1 lead after two.

Connor Merkley had the Canadians fourth of the game.

In the final period, Adam Lloyd scored the visitors’ fifth goal, a power play marker that came at the 15:01 mark.

Olivier Chabot was unassisted with the Bears final goal at 18:57 as the Canadians cruised to the 5-2 win.

Game stars were Therien, Carleton Place; Michael McKenney, Smiths Falls and Baylis, Carleton Place. There were 550 fans in attendance.

Canadians 4 Bears 2 On Sunday afternoon, the Canadians outshot the Bears 31-25 as they sailed to a 4-2 win in front of 432 fans.

The Canadians held a 2-1 lead after the first period with goals from Andy Sturtz, which was a penalty shot while short handed, and Bryce VanHorn, also on the power play.

Nicolas Coates had the Bears firstperiod goal with his shorthanded, unassisted marker with 4:06 on the clock.

In the second, Jordan Larson and Baylis scored for the home team for their four-goal count.

Taylor Henry replied for Smiths Falls

on the power play, assisted by Coates and Daniel Lombardi.

The teams played through a scoreless third for the 4-2 final.

Therien had the win in nets with 24 saves. Cole Skinner took the loss with 27 saves.

Stars of the game were Sturtz, Carleton Place; Coates, Smiths Falls and VanHorn, Carleton Place.

Smiths Falls 5 Ottawa 4 On Wednesday, Dec. 10 the Bears were in Ottawa where they earned a 5-4 win against the Junior Sens.

After a scoreless first period, Ottawa drew first blood with Joey Champigny’s goal at 4:12.

Connor Rankin replied for Smiths Falls at 5:21 to tie the match. He was assisted by Kevin Groulx and Chris MacMillan.

Ottawa pulled ahead in the period with Carl Faucher’s marker with 12:02 on the clock.

Smiths Falls replied with two as Chase Hawley scored from Taylor Henry and Groulx at 17:01 to tie the rally.

Karson McCartney gave the Bears a 3-2 edge with his goal from Groulx and

Taylor Henry in the final seconds of the period.

In the third, Smiths Falls continued the barrage with Josh LeBlanc’s marker from Groulx and MacMillan with four minutes gone.

Groulx had one of his own assisted

by LeBlanc and Ryan Duhaime at 6:48.

Not to be outdone, Ottawa shot back with Shawn Lynch’s power play goal with the extra attacker at 16:30.

Still forcing the extra pressure, Champigny had Ottawa’s final goal at 17:19.

Smiths Falls held throughout the final minute of the game for the 5-4 win.

Pinios notched the win in nets with 25 saves. Ian Andriano was tagged with the loss, who replaced Alexandre SavardBelanger in the third period.

Game stars were Groulx, Smiths Falls; Carl Faucher, Ottawa, and LeBlanc, Smiths Falls.

Coming up The Bears host Cumberland Friday night in their last game of the year. Game time is 7:30 p.m. They don’t play again until Jan. 2 when they host Pembroke at 7:30 p.m. and on Jan. 4, they travel to Pembroke for a 3 p.m. start.

Sports - Hockey Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Junior Hockey League, announced last week the 22 players that will represent Canada East at the 2014 World Junior A Challenge, Dec. 14-20 at the West Central Events Centre in Kindersley, Sask.

Two Smiths Falls Jr. A Bears have made the team, including Neil Doef and Jared Henry. Unfortunately, Doef was injured in the opening game on Sunday afternoon and was taken off the ice on a stretcher. According to Bears assistant coach Walt Dubas, the team is praying for his speedy recovery.

“We don’t know a lot a this time,” Dubas said. “But we are all hoping for his speedy recovery.”

NHL Central Scouting selected Doef as one of three players from each of the six teams competing in Kindersley, Sask., that it believes are players to watch at the 2014 World Junior A Challenge. They describe Doef as “very good size-to-speed ratio; creative with the puck; always a scoring threat; strong offensive instincts; plays bigger than his size; willing to battle; always wants the puck on his stick smooth skater.”

The roster was chosen by Canada East head coach Marty Abrams (Wellington, OJHL), along with assistant coaches Mark Grady (Smiths Falls, CCHL), Marc Lafleur (Kirkland Lake, NOJHL) and Troy Ryan (Campbellton, MHL), following a four-day selection camp at Buckingham Arena in Toronto.

Players named to the Canada East roster were selected from the CJHL’s five eastern Junior A leagues: the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey

League (NOJHL), Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL), Central Canada Hockey League (CCHL), Ligue de hockey junior du Québec (LHJQ) and Maritime Hockey League (MHL).

“It has been an exciting four days in Toronto for both the players and staff; we have had the opportunity to see the talent in eastern Canada, and it made for some tough decisions to get down to 22 players,” said Abrams. “The players are ready to go, the coaches are ready to go, and we can’t wait to get on the ice in Kindersley.”

The Canada East roster for the 2014 World Junior A Challenge includes: two goaltenders, seven defencemen and 13 forwards; 13 players from the OJHL, seven players from the CCHL and two players from the MHL. Canada East will play in Group A at the 2014 World Junior A Challenge, joined by Switzerland and the United States, while Canada West, Denmark and Russia will comprise Group B. Both semi-finals will take place Thursday, Dec. 18. The gold medal game, which will be shown nationally on TSN/RDS, the official broadcasters of Hockey Canada, is set for Saturday, Dec. 20 (check your local listings).

Visit www.hockeycanada.ca/wjac to watch live.

Canada East has appeared in four of the eight gold medal games at the World Junior A Challenges, taking silver in 2006 in Yorkton, Sask., 2007 in Trail, B.C., 2010 in Penticton, B.C., and 2011 in Langley, B.C. It won bronze in 2008 in Camrose, Alta., finished fourth in 2009 in Summerside, P.E.I., and 2012 in Yarmouth, N.S., and was sixth last year in Yarmouth.

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Dufort urges local youth to work hard for goals this success.

“We came out winning because we worked hard every single day for four years,” Dufort said.

After this phenomenal end to a successful high school basketball career, Dufort set his sights on the next step – university ball. In this realm he has met many talented players. Through hard work he has been able to prove himself and earn the ‘C’.

He acknowledges none of his wins would have been possible without the support and mutual effort of his fellow teammates regardless of the jersey he wears.

Last year’s season Dufort laced up for 31 games, scoring an average of 12.5 points per game. This season his team has been working hard to come together as a unit and are going into the second half of their season with high hopes of making their mark on the scoreboard.

“I think we’re starting to jell now,” Dufort added. “I think the second half of the season we’ll really come on strong.”

He said the team is made of a lot of young players and that it is a little different being a mentor to so many.

Dufort’s Christmas break will end Dec. 27 when he returns to school to warm up for an exhibition tournament in Halifax before the

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Sports – Before Vincent Dufort was sinking treys and became the captain of the McGill University Redmen, he was a student in Smiths Falls with a goal and the work ethic to make that goal a reality.

“I truly believe… if you really dedicate yourself and work hard…

I think you can accomplish any goal you want,” Dufort, told Chimo Public School students in Grade 4 to 8 while home Christmas break Dec. 11.

Dufort, a 6-foot-4, 191-pound point guard, spent some time at his former elementary school talking about his rise on the hard court and how the work he did on and off that court made his dream of playing university basketball a reality.

“Academics came into play for me big time because it allowed me to pick any university I wanted to play basketball,” Dufort said, who is continuing his education at McGill in physical and health education.

This homegrown athlete traces his story back to elementary school when he traveled to Perth to see high school athletes play ball. It was there that he knew he wanted to wear his school’s team jersey one day. He also knew he needed

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Vince Dufort watches his father, Dan, coach the RedHawks to a win over Perth on Dec. 11. a more competitive basketball team to challenge him, so in Grade 7 he transferred to Chimo Public School.

“I wanted to be part of what Chimo has built,” Dufort said.

When he hit Grade 9, he made the cut on his high school team and this started the training for an Ontario Federation School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) tournament title that came to fruition four years later. This win was an incredible moment for everyone on the SFDCI senior boys’ basketball team, including Dufort who made sure to underline the real recipe for

regular season resumes. This will be his second last season of university ball before graduating with a teaching degree. However, Dufort doesn’t want to leave the basketball court just yet.

“If I could I’d like to go pro for a couple of years,” he said.

When the time comes for Dufort to hang up his jersey he hopes it will be to take up a position as a physical education teacher in Ontario.

“The teachers that I’ve had throughout my life have been so good I kind of want to be like them,” Dufort said.

Karen West was one of those teachers who touched Dufort’s life.

She taught him French Immersion in Grade 8 at Chimo and remembers Vince as a “very focused” child.

“He had goals and he knew how to get his goals. You could tell that at a young age,” West said.

Last year was a big year of realizing goals for Dufort. Not only was his team ranked the first All Quebec team of the Quebec Student Sports Federation (QSSF) conference in the Canadian Interuniversity Sport’s (CIS) league, and second in the country, Dufort was named Quebec Player of the Year and played as part of the national all star team.

The North Grenville team members Branden MacDonald (skip), Carina Roberts (third), Nicole Scott (second) and Meagan Parson (lead) are champs.

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Sports - The North Grenville Curling Club took home first place honours at a recent bantam curling tournament hosted by the Smiths Falls Curling & Squash Club.

The North Grenville team was made up of Branden MacDonald (skip), Carina Roberts (third), Nicole Scott (second) and Meagan Parson (lead).

Eight curling teams from across eastern Ontario took part including two teams from the Smiths Falls club. One of these teams earned second place in the tournament. Jordan Drummond (skip), Cassidy Drummond (third), Madison Vandusen (second), and Jonathon Drummond (lead)

worked well together in their first tournament game to take the silver standing during the Dec. 13 tournament.

Each team played three, six-end games on Saturday.

In total, 24 curlers took to the ice representing teams from North Grenville, Smiths Falls, Navan, Perth, Huntley, and Prescott.

The Smiths Falls Youth Curling Committee is proud to bring bantam curling tournaments back to the community. The last time the local club held a bantam tournament was in 1992. Youth curling is played every Monday afternoon at 4:30 p.m.

For more information on this club please go to the website: http://sfcscdev.ovcahome.ca.

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Montague Mustangs three-peat as intermediate volleyball champs Sports - It was a “three-peat.”

The Montague Public School Mustangs won the Upper Canada Cup Intermediate Girls Volleyball Championship for the third year in a row on Tuesday, defeating the Thousand Islands Secondary School (TISS) Pirates in three sets during tense action at North Grenville District High School.

The Mustangs lost the first set to TISS 25-23, then swept the other two sets, after a hard-fought third, 25-15 and 18-16.

Montague Coach Charles HayfronBenjamin credited his team’s victory to a school culture that values sports and energizes its players.

“The biggest thing is that we’ve established a tradition here where we work really hard,” said Hayfron-Benjamin.

“Extracurricular sports is a big thing for this school and the community, and Submitted photo there’s a lot of support for our athletes The Montague Public School Mustangs won the Upper Canada Cup In- from our students, parents and staff.

When you combine all that, it creates an environment where kids refuse to lose.

TISS is a highly skilled team. But the bottom line is that our girls just refused to lose.”

The biggest thing is that we’ve established a tradition here where we work really hard, Coach Charles Hayfron-Benjamin

Hayfron-Benjamin also attributed the Mustang victory to the work of veteran players returning from last year’s team – Cailyn Meldrum, Abby Bennett, Coral Craig, and Lindsey Craig.

Meldrum, the team’s playmaker, was a leader on the floor, helping her teammates with positioning. She was assist-

termediate Girls Volleyball Championship Tuesday in Kemptville. Pictured back row, left to right, are: Lindsey Craig, Abby Bennett, Gracie Oliver, Julie Coons, Laura Streight, Bailee Dobbie, Paige Belot and Coach Charles Hayfron-Benjamin. Pictured front row, left to right, are: Cailyn Meldrum and Coral Craig.)

ed by outstanding blocking from Bennett, great defence from Coral Craig and skilled serving from Lindsey Craig.

After dropping a match against the Mustangs earlier in the day, the Pirates were able to adapt their game and take the first set of the final. However, Pirates Coach Shannon Owsianicki said that unforced errors by her team in the second allowed the Mustangs to gain the upper hand.

“The third set was so close though it could have been anyone’s game,” reflected Owsianicki, adding she was proud of her players. ” It was marked by great rallies and awesome teamwork, but in the end it just didn’t go in our favour.”

Owsianicki credited the team’s advance to the final to strong performances and leadership displayed by Rachel Brayton, Katie Taugher, Claire Cushing and Fiona McCarthy.

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with three assists. Noah Cyr, Robert Onion, Mac Spinelli and Joe Brownson all had an assist in the game.

The final game was a hard fought battle with the team from Arnprior. The ’Prior was looking to even the score after having lost to the Bears in their own tournament last week. However, the Smiths Falls boys came on strong and won the final 2-0 with Kyle Dagg scoring both goals with Ty Storie notching the lone assist.

The Smiths Falls Atom B Rep team has had an excellent start to their regular season in the UCMHL with eight wins, one loss and two ties.

The team is led by captain Kyle Dagg and assistant captains Mac Spinelli and Dylan Merpaw. The other members of the team are forwards Sam Empey, Mason Whitmore, Robert Onion, Nicklas Peters, Noah Cyr and Brandt Mahon. The defence is also made up of Joe Brownson, Robert Camelo and Ty Storie. The team’s has two solid goaltenders Joshua Muoka and Cameron Rice who make every effort to keep the puck out of the net!

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The Jets took an early lead scoring the first goal of the game in the first period.

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News – When a senior citizen in their midst was being financially scammed by his children, Victim Services of Leeds Grenville (VSLG) went into action.

“The senior in question was in the middle of being evicted and it was two weeks before Christmas,” said Sonya Jodoin, executive director at VSLG. “The person was living without hydro, heat, and was being fed by a neighbour.”

VSLG called upon their partners (police, hospital, Local Elder Abuse Prevention, Community and Primary Health Care, Community Care Access Centre) to develop a plan of safety for the “very senior gentleman.”

Jodin is happy to report that story ended “extremely positive, much better than what it was heading toward.”

It was from this instance that VSLG discovered an ongoing crisis with seniors.

“Typically, seniors would come to us when they were penniless, homeless or they were at some catastrophic level where things had gotten so bad that they got picked up on the radar (by Victim Services),” Jodoin said. “It got so it was difficult for seniors to navigate the system when it came to obtaining help for their situations.”

Obtaining help is what Victim Services does for its victims of abuse, domestic violence, fires, sudden death, but when they couldn’t get the help required to assist their senior clients, they started to develop a plan.

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Sadie Bowen, emergency services co-ordinator of are rolling out to ensure seniors throughout LeedsVictim Services of Leeds Grenville, and Sonya Jodin, Grenville communities are kept safe and receive the executive director, talk about a new program they care they need.

“We were having a difficult time do,” Jodoin said. nothing, she said. navigating the system on behalf of the Lack of legislation makes it dif“We have developed two really disseniors and that became a problem, be- ficult for legal charges, so people, tinct programs because we saw two discause we are good at that – it’s what we seniors specifically, were left with tinct areas of need,” Jodin explained.

“We just started a high risk, elder abuse review team, so it’s cross-ministries, cross-sectors, and it’s taken a year to develop the terms of references. It’s a very small team, but the goal is to capture the complex high-needs cases before they become crisis, at a catastrophic level. Complex cases where there might be a level of elder abuse, financial abuse or maybe they are require more services.

We wanted to create a plan of care or service agreement that all community partners are working together on.”

When researching this area of need, Jodoin said they discovered there was not a lot of information out there for seniors that would allow them to protect themselves.

“One of the biggest gaps is that the information is not easily available, and not delivered in a format that’s easily accessible to seniors,” she said. “So we created a seniors’ safety team. The goal of that team is to provide safety planning for seniors in their environments.”

Sadie Bowen, VSLG’s emergency services coordinator, has taken the lead on this program.

Internet scams, door-to-door salespeople, telephone solicitations – these are the scams Bowen speaks about at various group discussions.

“We’ve created a booklet (which is in print), in larger font so they can read it,” said Bowen.

“There is a mix of us who will go speak with seniors…myself and a few volunteers who have been trained to do a senior safety audit,” Bowen said. “We will be going to seniors’ houses and perSee SERVICES page 46

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forming these safety audits.”

They brought a specialized trainer from Toronto to help train the trainers, Bowen said.

“We will do safety planning as well as the audits, if requested,” Bowen said.

Public education at seniors’ groups in the community is also an option. They won’t go out unsolicited, Jodoin stressed. “Only if requested,” she said.

VSLG will put the call out to various groups to kickstart the program, but they expect that it will take off once people realize that it’s a free program to help keep seniors safe.

Part of VSLG’s goal is to provide the tools to seniors so they don’t feel they are victims.

They said they feel this program will be so successful that they will have to create a specific fundraising event to help pay for its cost – specifically, mileage to those helping on a call.

“This is not a (service) funded through our programming,” said Jodoin. “We’ve just taken this on and done it. So we get no funding for this.”

They’ve “identified the need” and are attacking it, said Bowen.

“We think we’re probably the best agency to deal with this issue, because it’s what we do,” added Jodoin.

“We already have the training and experience in things like

safety planning.”

“It’s a free service to improve safety, so why wouldn’t it be successful,” Bowen said.

A website is under development and handouts will be available soon.

There will be an ability to request information online.

To ensure the safety of you and your family, make your vehicle winter ready – pack a survival kit, plan your routes and always drive according to changing weather conditions,” said Brian Patterson, president and chief executive officer, Ontario

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Plan ahead – plan your route and check weather and road conditions before you head out. Give yourself extra time for travel or wait until conditions improve. Call 511 or visit ontario.ca/511 for current highway conditions.

Be prepared – get your vehicle ready with a maintenance check-up.

Have a winter driving survival kit in your vehicle and always be sure to clear all snow and ice from all windows, mirrors, headlights and rear lights.

Drive safe – stay alert, avoid distractions, slow down, and stay in control. Adjust your driving to current road and weather conditions.

Keep a safe following distance between you and the vehicle ahead. If you see a working snow plow, stay back and give it plenty of room to do its job.

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News – Ontario is reminding drivers to keep safe this winter with a few tips that will help both experienced and new drivers reach their destinations safely.

Dec. 12 at a Canadian Tire Service Centre in Vaughan, Minister of Transportation, Steven Del Duca joined various road safety partners in reminding everyone how to stay safe during the winter season.

“Our top priority is to keep Ontario’s highways safe. Our winter maintenance standards are among the best in North America and I urge all drivers to do their part – prepare your vehicle for winter driving hazards, be aware of road and weather conditions, slow down and stay in control,” Del Duca said.

“Ontario’s winters can be severe and unpredictable, making it challenging for drivers. Make sure you and your vehicle are prepared for changing weather and road conditions. Ensure safe winter driving by staying alert, slowing down, staying in control and using your full set of headlights every time you head out,”

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Turkey and stuffing If you are cooking a turkey this holiday season, make sure it is cooked properly by checking the internal temperature with a digital food thermometer. The thermometer should be inserted into the thickest part of the breast or thigh. Cook turkey to a minimum internal temperature of 85°C (185°F).

To avoid cross-contamination, cook stuffing separately—either in its own oven dish or on the stove top. If you do stuff your turkey, stuff it loosely just before roasting and remove all stuffing immediately after cooking. Cook stuffing to a minimum internal temperature of 74°C (165°F) and refrigerate within two hours of cooking.

Eggnog Eggnog is a holiday favourite. Store-bought eggnog is pasteurized and does not require heating to kill harmful bacteria. If you decide to make eggnog at home, heat the eggmilk mixture to at least 71°C (160°F) and then refrigerate in small amounts using shallow containers so it cools quickly.

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Lifestyle – Food is an important part of holiday celebrations, but turkey, baked goods, eggnog and buffets can cause foodborne illness (also known as food poisoning) if they aren’t prepared and handled safely. The most common symptoms of food poisoning are stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and fever.

Here are the four basic steps you need to follow to protect yourself and your family from food poisoning: • Clean: When you prepare food, wash your hands and surfaces with warm, soapy water.

• Separate: Separate raw foods, such as meat and eggs, from cooked foods and readyto-eat foods.

• Cook: Cook food to the safe internal temperature. You can check this by using a digital food thermometer.

• Chill: Refrigerate food and leftovers promptly at 4°C (40°F) or below.

Remember, you cannot tell if food is contaminated with harmful bacteria by the way that it looks, smells or tastes.

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Important tips to avoid foodborne illnesses during the holiday season

As we reflect over the past year we would also like to thank the community for their outstanding commitment and ongoing support to patient services at the GWM site of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital.

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She’s looking to dig deep into Andre’s life and what makes him tick. Specifically she wants to know why he isn’t funny anymore. Over the course of the day they both get a glimpse into the other’s life and maybe see more than they bargained for. Andre starts to examine the decisions he’s made and is about to make. In the end he has to remember it’s all about being honest with yourself, and with those you care about.

The first time Chris Rock tried to do something like this it fell flat. He was unable to walk that line between being a little funny and a little more serious to create something real.

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I was drawn into their lives.

The emotional twists and turns their lives take are perfectly executed.

There’s a lot to be said for making movies with your friends. There’s instant chemistry, and an ease with each other that’s hard to reproduce otherwise. It also helps that Chris Rock has a lot of funny and talented friends. J.B. Smoove, Cedric the Entertainer, Gabrielle Union, Anders Holm, Tracy Morgan, Kevin Hart and all the rest are fantastic.

Rosario Dawson can light up the screen when she’s being playful, when she’s being serious, when she’s distraught and even when she’s being downright nasty. Playing a stand-up comedian isn’t a huge stretch for Chris Rock, but that doesn’t mean his performance isn’t compelling. He is raw, he is emotional and he is genuine.

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With our gratitude to you for your goodwill towards us this past year. Have a happy holiday!

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MOVIE: Top Five STARRING: Chris Rock, Rosario Dawson, J.B. Smoove, and Gabrielle Union DIRECTOR: Chris Rock RATING: 18A Entertainment – The first time I saw Chris Rock get behind the camera with I Think I Love My Wife and try to do something more serious, I felt he’d missed the mark. This time he’s nailed it.

Andre Allen (Chris Rock) was once voted the funniest man in America. He was doing stand-up shows, and starring in movies. He was also an alcoholic, and ever since sobering up he’s refused to do comedy.

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At the moment Andre has a lot on his plate. He’s about to get married to reality TV star Erica Long (Gabrielle Union) in what is turning into the reality TV event of the year. He also has his new movie about the slave rebellion in Haiti opening. The last thing he needs is a reporter following him around for the day, but that’s what’s happening.

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Farm Boy partnering with CHEO to promote healthier, better lives.

Farm Boy, a local fresh food retailer entices customers to help raise funds for CHEO nutrition education, research and programming.

Farm Boy’s latest fundraising campaign takes off this week with their fourth annual coupon book. Customers can save money, while helping raise money for the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO).

“Our customers know that ensuring the health of our children is one of the most basic and important things we can do together. Over the years, the progress we’ve helped to achieve on behalf of CHEO is something we’re very proud of and our customers have been a big part of that,” said Jeff York, CEO of Farm Boy. York noted that over the past 15 years, Farm Boy customers have helped raise over $1.3 million for CHEO, which has been used for equipment purchases and the outdoor Farm Boy Fun Park.

Kicking off the coupon book campaign, Farm Boy presented a $60,324.43 cheque for nutrition education, research and programming.

Money raised last year was designated for CHEO’s Healthy Active Living Centre. The centre was established to improve the health and quality of life of children with weight-related health complications, and support them and their families in achieving a healthy, active lifestyle.

“I’m proud of how our customers, suppliers and employees have made this

donation possible,” said York. “Thanks to them, we can help children in our community embrace healthy active lifestyles, including healthy eating.”

Jeff York, Farm Boy President & CEO (right) and Carolyn Trudel, Farm Boy Director of Marketing (middle) presents the CHEO Foundation’s President & CEO Kevin Keohane (left) with a cheque for $60,324.43 for the CHEO Foundation. Lulu the Cow and CHEO Bear were happy to help out.

Eastern Ontario residents can purchase the $10 coupon book with 100% of that going to CHEO. This year’s coupon book contains over $100 in savings on favourite Farm Boy products and 22 tasty recipes from the Farm Boy recipe contest winners and Farm Boy Chef, including the recipe for their coveted, December Fresh Soup of the Month—Wholesome Mushroom Kale Soup.

“We are proud of our longstanding relationship with Farm Boy and its loyal customers. We want to thank everyone who works and shops at Farm Boy for the outstanding support they continue to provide to the children and young families served by CHEO. Farm Boy’s focus may be all about the food but they do it with an unwavering commitment to keeping our kids as healthy as they can be.”

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Winter oil changes may need to be done more frequently tamination from various sources. In the winter, the two main sources are water and fuel. Water can enter the engine’s oil through condensation forming on the cast metal engine block and cylinder heads. Short trips that don’t give the engine enough time to warm up in winter are the main cause of this. Fuel can get into the oil for the same reason.

When fuel injected engines start up in cold weather, the injectors run at a very rich mixture. This combined with older ignition systems, slightly worn spark plugs, and cold damp weather can see unburned gasoline seeping past the pistons down into the oil pan.

If enough water gets into the oil it can cause the oil ventilation system to freeze up leading to oil leaks from seal failures. If enough gasoline contaminates the oil, it can thin it out to the point where it doesn’t provide enough lubrication protection. Either way, drivers can be faced with some very expensive repair bills.

The other benefit to more frequent oil change services in the winter is having a qualified tech examine the underside of your vehicle. Snow banks, ice chunks and potholes can cause of a lot

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of undercarriage damage that may go unnoticed by the driver. Getting some attention paid to this damage can often save money by catching things before they go too far.

How often should you get this service done in the winter? Every three to four months or every 5,000 to 7,000 km is not going overboard considering the moderate cost of an oil/filter change and the money that can be saved and the inconvenience that can be avoided by preventative repairs and maintenance.

A kind reader sent in a great tip on reducing the amount of frost that can build up on our vehicle’s windshield and door glasses this time of year…

“My tweak of your recent tip to reduce inside frost building up is to leave

a window down a half-inch or so where the car is parked in shelter such as a garage or carport. The space will allow moisture to escape the vehicle rather than collecting on the window. I avoid doing this when the forecast predicts a rapid decline in temperature to avoid the window freezing open.”

Cheers, Stephen My own tip of the week involves clearing snow off your vehicle before heading out on the road. It’s not just about being considerate to other drivers. Driving a motor vehicle on public roads without first clearing all the windows and windshield, as well as the hood, roof, and trunk lid can earn you substantial fines as well as increasing your risk of a collision.

Please accept my most sincere wishes for a very Merry Christmas and my thanks for all your letters and emails.

Drive safe and bring your loved ones the best present you can; you and your passengers, home safe in one piece.

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 ‘Ques-

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When using regular mail, please supply a phone number if you seek direct contact (due to volume, I can’t always promise replies).

Yours in service, Brian Turner

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Lifestyle – How often should I change my vehicle’s engine oil in the winter? That question is quite common this time of year and the answer is “more often.”

Many vehicles today are equipped with a sophisticated oil change reminder system that monitors much more than just vehicle time and mileage. These systems receive information from the vehicle’s engine control computer as well as other electronic modules and make recommendations on when to change the oil based on a wide variety of factors. They consider engine temperature and load, duration of trips, how often the engine is operated without reaching full heat, ambient air temps, and so on.

Many drivers get used to the oil change reminder intervals and are sometimes surprised that those intervals are shortened during cold weather.

For those vehicles without such systems, owners are left to refer to manufacturer, dealership, or independent garage recommendations, all of which can differ wildly.

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Coupe, or Sedanet, and the fastback styling, which began with the 1941 Cadillac, influenced car design on nearly all makes throughout the 1940s. No wonder Alex Matches bought a ’47 Series 62 coupe even though it was beyond his price range. And these cars were so popular, that explains why he got all his money back a month later when he sold it.

Under the hood of Alex’s 1947 Cadillac was a flathead V8 with 346 cubic inches, the same engine which had powered Cadillacs since 1936. In 1947 it was rated at 150 horsepower. Whenever you pulled in for gas with one of these cars, you often had to show the gas jockey where the filler neck is located. It’s behind the left rear taillight!

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Lifestyle – Alex Matches lives today in South Surrey, B.C. In September 1955, he was living as a Constable in the RCMP in the Spadina Barracks on the west side of Ottawa. In that month he purchased a 1947 Cadillac and still remembers the car: “I bought the car on September 6, 1955 for $850 and sold it in October of that same year. I loved the style and comfort, but it needed some minor repairs and I felt it would cost me too much to keep on my Constable salary.

The guy who bought it was a soldier who wanted it to pull a trailer. I broke even on the deal and was glad to be rid of it.”

In ’56 and ’57, Alex spent time in Ottawa with the RCMP Musical Ride, and escorted the Queen to the opening of Parliament on October 14, 1957. Then he headed out west.

The Cadillac that Alex bought and quickly sold was a Series 62 coupe selling for $2446US and with a wheelbase of 129 inches. A less expensive version was the Series 61 coupe at $2200US. We can tell the difference just by looking at the photo. The B-pillar behind the driver’s door is vertical on Alex’s car, but that same B-pillar is slanted forward on the less expensive Series 61.

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“O Come Let US Adore Him” “Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favour rests.”” Luke 2:13,14 s it possible that it is that easy? Is it possible that peace on earth and good will to all people can came at Christmas? Could it come this Christmas, especially with all the strife in this world after two attacks on our soldiers this past October? Will Christmas as we know it last? Will Christmas ever again be a HOLY-DAY. I believe that even in my years on earth that I have seen Christmas change. People are less and less interested in Christmas as it should be, and more and more wrapped up in the trappings of the season. Are we in danger of falling away, of losing Christmas?

I believe that the answer is still no. I believe that Christmas will always be a special celebration, a true HOLY-DAY, not because of what we are doing with Christmas, but because, each and every year, there is, from God, a transformation. The world just seems to change.

The change is much like the Dickens’ character, Scrooge. Now we all know Scrooge the crotchety old fool who believes in the power of money, of his own greed, of his own power, until he is turned around as he sees the world that God made for what it really is. Each year, in big and small ways, our world goes through the same transformation, if only for 24 hours. And suddenly a day of many blended traditions and styles becomes beautiful. Each year, as God’s Spirit indwells Christmas Day, it all comes together the tree, the mistletoe, the music - they all come together and it is Christmas, the most beautiful time of the year.

This year, as the rush continues to grow over the month of December, as the flood of activities grows, as the meetings, and gatherings, and shopping, and planning, and all those things that have to be done try to overwhelm you, take the time to do two things.

First, remember. Remember that Christmas Day is the day to remember the babe - a King who was not born in a mansion on the hill, but in the stable in the valley. And yet Jesus was not just any King, but remember that Christmas celebrates the birth of THE KING. Jesus is the ruler of heaven and earth, and the only one who was later deemed worthy to die for our sins. Remember that Jesus was born in a humble manner, lived life to its fullest, and died a horrible death to give us all life. Remember that this same Jesus, the babe of a little town called Bethlehem, did not stay dead but victoriously rose to reign over all.

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