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Christmas came early for the Smiths Falls library as it was the recipient of a $25,000 donation. Town councillor, Chris Cummings, who also sits as council’s representative on the town’s library board said the board got word of a donation in stocks that the library would be receiving a number of weeks ago. Cummings said that at that time

they didn’t know who was sending the money or the amount. The mystery donor turned out to be J. Quattrocchi & Co. for the amount of $25,000 in stocks. “Twenty-five thousand is a big one,” said Cummings. “And probably one of the single largest private donations the library has received.” J. Quattrocchi & Co. intended their money to be used for investment in the children’s department – See DONATION page SF4

Enjoy free Christmas dinner Please join the community for a turkey dinner luncheon with family and friends at Hanley Hall on Sunday, Dec. 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. This annual free Christmas meal is open to everyone regardless of religion, age or circumstances. “We are looking forward to seeing even more people at the luncheon this year, because of the new lift that has been installed at Hanley Hall,” writes Melissa Hillier, event organizer.

This event is made possible thanks to the volunteers who donate their time every year to welcome members of the public. The Christmas luncheon began 34 years ago when Catherine and Larry Manson welcomed the community for the first meal. Catherine worked with Meals on Wheels, which was closed on Christmas and Boxing Day. It didn’t take long for Catherine See DINNER page SF4

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Build a Mountain of Food campaign wraps up weekend road tour with stops in Athens, Delta and to all the employees and customers of both companies for their overwhelming support of the Town and Country Chrysler Build a Mountain of Food campaign. Thank you! You are all champions!" Colton also made a pit stop at Little Rock Farm over the weekend where Amy Himmelman and the gang brought in just under 400 pounds of food during their open house. This week, Colton will be at Lombardy Public School on Friday morning for their annual food drive pickup. "Every day there is something com-

BY LAURIE WEIR

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The Town and Country Chrysler Build a Mountain of Food campaign has wrapped up its six-week road tour with another successful pit stop benefiting food banks in Athens and Delta on Saturday, Dec. 17. In Athens during the morning hours, Hugh Colton and his volunteers managed to collect an impressive amount of food and cash donations for the local food bank. They collected 1,748 pounds of food and $3,813.01 in cash donations. "We had a snow storm, but they kept coming," said Colton. "People were coming from everywhere with donations of food and cash." In Delta that afternoon, 680 pounds of food were collected and another $3,308.60 in cash donations. This brings the current campaign totals to a whopping 155,768 pounds of food and an incredible $93,092.41 in cash donations. Monday, Dec. 19, the challenge between Tweed Inc. and the Gallipeau Centre brought in even more big numbers. Colton said the first "Let's Can Hunger" challenge, is what he hopes becomes an annual event was "over the top."

ing in," he said. "Those numbers will be changing as we hit the final week of the campaign." On Christmas Day the folks at Town and Country Chrysler will be helping out with the Community Christmas Dinner at Hanley Hall in the form of drives, service and food deliveries. The Build a Mountain of Food campaign will wrap up Dec. 31, with the Resolution Run in Smiths Falls from the Sport X on Chambers Street; starting at 5 p.m. Fill Colton's Jeep in support of the Smiths Falls Community Food Bank with a food donation.

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Donors and volunteers in Delta during the final stop of the Build a Mountain of Food campaign include, above from left: Paul Park (owner, Delta Country Market), Hugh Colton, Chris Craig (Build a Mountain of Food volunteer), Ryan Selleck (food bank volunteer), Sharon Findlay (Delta Food Bank manager), Linda Tysick (Delta Country Market), and Jana Curtis (food bank volunteer). Right, at the Athens stop are, from left: Robin Hoy (Addison United Church), Chris Craig (Build a Mountain of Food volunteer), Ruth Chapin (Toledo Legion, Branch 475), Charlotte Hoy (Addison United Church), Elaine Farley (Athens Food Bank manager), Todd Evans (volunteer firefighter), Hugh Colton. A huge thank you to Tweed's staff and management for their generosity as they collected 1,235 pounds of food, along with $1,000 in cash donations, Colton said in his Facebook live hit on Monday. "Then, we pulled in to the Gallipeau Centre, where the challenge was answered with 1,816 pounds of food and $1,200 in cash from the

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Gallipeau family and from the various businesses located in the centre." This makes The Gallipeau Centre the winner of this year's challenge, but the real winner was the Smiths Falls Community Food Bank with over 3,000 pounds of food collected and $2,200 in cash donations, he said.

"On behalf of the Build a Mountain of Food campaign, we'd like to say thank you to these two proud local companies who continue to give back to the communities they call home," he said. "Congratulations to our "Let's Can Hunger" challenge winner, The Gallipeau Centre, and also to Tweed,

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Lanark County’s 2017 budget comes with 1.5 per cent tax increase for residents By ashley kulp

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With a goal of ensuring financial sustainability, Lanark County officially passed its 2017 budget during the Dec. 14 council meeting, which reflects a 1.5 per cent tax increase. The budget was initially brought forward for day-long discussions Nov. 18 (known as Financial Friday) and came back to the Dec. 7 corporate services committee meeting for further debate. The overall increase to the budget is 2.9 per cent and the county will collect $32.5 million from taxpayers next year, an increase over $31.6 million brought in this year. "By focusing on our core ser-

vices and capital renewal, we are able to continue to improve our financial position," noted CAO Kurt Greaves in a media release. "Our asset replacement funding is creating a sustainable level of investment." During this budget process, county staff and councillors were faced with tough decisions, included downloaded services from the province, legislation and liability around levels of service throughout the county and the need to meet taxpayers' expectations. In 2017, a total of $11.8 million will be realized in capital investments, "made up by the net capital levy ($7.6 million), loan payments ($1.9 million), federal gas tax funds ($1.7 million), the Social Housing Improve-

ment Program ($400,000) and Ontario Infrastructure Fund ($200,00)," stated the release. Gross expenditures are estimated at $82.9 million as well, an increase over $78.3 million in 2016. Capital projects the county has earmarked for 2017 includes the completion of phase 1 of the McNeely Avenue extension; County Road 1 to Rideau Ferry rehabilitation; planning for a possible social housing development; and the development of the Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail (CP Rail corridor). One of the largest portions of a budget is public works and it's no different for the county.

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The Perth Military Settlement Joint 200th Anniversary Committee recognized the efforts of 11 sponsors in making the 2016 annniversary year events possible. Presenting certificates were representatives from each of the four celebrating municipalities: Richard Kidd (Beckwith reeve), John Gemmell (Perth deputy mayor), Gail Code (Drummond/North Elmsley deputy reeve) and Jennifer Dickson (Tay Valley councillor). Those honoured were: OMYA, Rosecamp Farms, Perth & District Septic Services, K. James Construction, Code Construction, Scouts Canada, Metroland Media, Lake 88, Ema Lee Fashions, LanarkLeeds Home Builders Association and Heritage Canada.

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The Perth Military Settlement Joint 200th Anniversary Committee honoured local sponsors who helped make the year’s events a success during the Dec. 14 Lanark County council meeting. A total of 11 sponsors were recognized with certificates of appreciation by committee chair John Gemmell (Perth deputy mayor) and thanked for their efforts in making the more than 200 events over the year happen. They are: OMYA; Rosecamp Farms representing the Egg Farmers of Ontario; Perth & District Septic Services; K. James Construction; Code Construction; Scouts Canada; Metroland Media; Lake 88; Ema Lee Fashions; Lanark-Leeds Home Builders Association; and Heritage Canada. “With your support we were able to develop and implement marketing activi-

ties to ensure that our local residents, regional tourists and international visitors had the opportunity to participate in events held throughout the year by our municipal partners of Beckwith Township, Drummond/North Elmsley, the Town of Perth and Tay Valley,” he said. “Each municipality hosted an event to showcase its history, while also highlighting our present day lifestyle.” Some of those events, Gemmell noted, included an “unforgettable” fireworks show in Beckwith, a Pioneer Maple Celebration, to Perth Homecoming Weekend and Tay Valley’s Settlers’ Heritage Days. “We really did highlight and embrace what makes our areas so special and it is with your support that the 200th anniversary was such a success,” he remarked. Gemmell said Perth formed the anniversary committee back in 2008 and the three partnering municipalities

came on board to help with planning in 2010. “…It took forever to get to 2016 but the year has gone by so fast. I can’t believe it’s over,” he commented. The final 200th anniversary celebration will be the Betwixt and Between Heritage Dinner Dance, to be held Dec. 28 in Tay Valley. It runs from 5:30 to 11 p.m. at the BVM Hall in Stanleyville. The dinner features a winter harvest menu and the evening will include traditional Irish/Scottish music. Guests are encouraged to dress in any attire from 1816 to 2016. Tickets are $35 and more information can be found by contacting 613-267-5353. “Thank you so much for your support. I also want to take the opportunity to thank the staff from the three partners and all the volunteers. Everybody pulled together to make this work and we sincerely appreciate it,” Gemmell said. “We’ll see you in 100 years.”

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Lanark County announces open houses to discuss future of Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail by ashley kulp

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Lanark County residents will have a first look at drawings and have input into the future of the Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail this January and February. Four public open houses have been scheduled in communities around the county, kicking off Thursday, Jan. 19 at Rosedale Hall in Montague and continuing Thursday, Jan. 26 in Beckwith at the Beckwith municipal office. Further dates include Thursday, Feb. 2 in Carleton Place at the town hall auditorium and Thursday, Feb. 16 in Almonte at Almonte Old Town Hall. All sessions run from 6 to 8 p.m. Lanark County CAO Kurt Greaves provided a little insight into how he sees the open houses unfolding during the county's Dec. 14 community services committee meeting at the administration building in Perth. "The way we see them coming together is we'll have the warden (Bill Dobson) there and hopefully as many councillors as possible. The warden will give some opening remarks about the trail and then it's basically just an open house and we'll have some stations around and we'll be showing a drone video," he explained, adding at least four staff members from Lanark County will be in attendance as well. "...It's an opportunity to talk one-onone if people have any concerns." During that meeting, Greaves also discussed letters he'd received from the municipalities of Carleton Place and Mississippi Mills, indicating their desire to be a part of the sessions in their communities. "They want to attend the open house and reading the letter from Carleton Place, 'gather input on potential recreational facilities along the trail,'" Greaves commented. He was seeking county council's opinion on whether they would take issue with the proposal. "Personally, I don't have any trouble with them participating, but I did want it to come to this committee first just to make sure if there were any concerns here and so you would not be surprised when you go to the open house, the towns are also going to be there to solicit some public input," Greaves said. As the trail runs through the heart of both communities, Coun. Shaun McLaughlin (Mississippi Mills Mayor) said it's a unique opportunity to showcase individual municipalities' plans for their portion of the trail during the open houses. A map was shown of the downtown revitalization concept for Almonte to give county councillors a sense of what could be in the works. "...We want to add some additional elements, like benches or parking for the trail, maybe some trees, something to make it more park-like," McLaughlin stated. "...Right now, it's sort of a sterile space." Carleton Place representatives on county council, mayor Louis Antonakos and deputy mayor Jerry Flynn,

were not in attendance at the Dec. 14 meeting. However, the municipality has been vocal about enhancing the part of the trail that winds through Carleton Place. During the town's Oct. 4 policy review committee meeting, Carleton Place CAO Paul Knowles outlined his vision for the trail, which includes creating an urban park space, focusing in the downtown core, from Arthur and Coleman streets, stretching to Market Square. "I really think this presents a very unique opportunity for the community to partner with the county," Knowles stated. "...I think it would be a shame if we ended up with a trail and simply stuck benches along that property." During that meeting, Antonakos expressed that the trail development would fit right in as a legacy project for Canada's 150th birthday in 2017 or Carleton Place's bicentennial in 2019. Any additional projects taken on by individual municipalities would be done at their expense, not the county's. Some county councillors thought the open houses should remain countybased. “When the general public come, are they going to think that (Mississippi Mills drawing) is what it's going to look like, because we haven't really decided,” Coun. Gail Code (Drummond/North Elmsley deputy reeve) questioned. “It's giving a false impression.” Coun. John Fenik (Perth mayor) didn't want to see the municipalities acting as "co-presenters." "The trail's kind of a Lanark County thing and everybody should be welcome to come and participate and put up their hands," he remarked. "I understand the sensitive nature of Carleton Place and Mississippi Mills in relation to the trail, but I don't want to diminish people from Pakenham or people from down the road, anywhere. This maybe should just be open to everybody, for everybody's participation, unless there's something particular the towns' need to express that is something we can't do as a county." Appreciating Fenik's concern, Coun. Richard Kidd (Beckwith reeve) said he understood the municipalities weren't seeking to present at the sessions. "...They just wanted to have a station and their maps would be there with ideas," he said. "The idea was if people were coming to comment on the whole county trail, the ones in Carleton Place and Almonte could also see what they want to see there, which would be at their cost....I don't see a problem with it, I think it's sort of a good idea." "I guess the good thing about it is that some other municipalities may get ideas from seeing these (maps)," added warden Bill Dobson (Montague reeve). "I think it's a win-win, but I think it's also good that everybody's being included." In the end, county council was in agreement that both municipalities were permitted to have a station at the upcoming open houses. Trail purchase Lanark County became a part owner in the portion of the abandoned CP

Rail corridor back in May, in partnership with the County of Renfrew and the Township of Papineau-Cameron. The county spent $180,000 in reserves for the purchase, survey, legal and environmental studies for their section of the trail, which stretches 61.2 kilometres in length, spans 37 road crossings and nine bridges, as well as covering 440 acres. It was appraised at

$15 million. Discussions with CP and the three partners date back to 2011 and the entire abandoned rail line, 296 kilometres, was appraised by Antec Appraisal Group at $77.7 million. It is intended as a multi-use trail and at the time of purchase, Greaves indicated work will continue over several years to prepare the corridor as a trail.

"The county will be working with the local municipalities, the Lanark County Trails Corporation, the public and other partners to establish a destination to promote active living, tourism and economic development," he stated following the purchase. The public open houses are a first step towards the trail's development. With files from Tara Gesner

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BUDGET

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Public works projects account for 39 per cent of the county levy, with emergency services/health not far behind at 21 per cent. Social services and social housing take up 19 per cent. In terms of property assessment, homes assessed at $300,000 in the county can expect an increase of $17 on the county portion of their tax bill. Tax rates/ratios will be set by county council in the spring. “We haven’t taken on new debt since 2010 and two loans were paid off in 2016,” Greaves stated. “Decisions will have to made, however, on our approach with the social housing redevelopment.” He added that with the provincial debt sitting at $303 billion, “this continues to be the single biggest threat to the economic future of all Ontario residents.” Warden Bill Dobson (Montague reeve) commended staff and council for their efforts on the 2017 budget. “The theme of this year’s budget was ‘building a strong future,’ and by continuing on the current path forward I be-

lieve we are doing just that,” from the tourism budget that he said. tops more than $290,000. “I think the mix a departValley Heartland discussion ment at another place, and During the Dec. 7 corpo- I’m not saying that Marie rate services committee meet- couldn’t do that because she ing, one of the hotly debated absolutely could, but to have items was the proposal from part of it being done here Valley Heartland Communi- and part of it being done out ty Futures Development Cor- of Valley Heartland isn’t reporation (CFDC) for an ad- ally going to make sense,” she ditional $25,000 to increase commented. the economic development “It makes some sense,” officer’s position to full-time added Coun. John Fenik from the current three days a (Perth mayor). “We aren’t week. adding any money to the budIn a report, Greaves get on this, we’re just changbrought forward three differ- ing responsibilities and quite ent options for county coun- frankly, speaking from my cil to consider: status quo, municipality, we may have provide the extra $25,000, or to ask them to pick up some have Lanark County Tourism more of the tourism.” manager Marie White take Torrance agreed with Feon the duties for the remain- nik, noting that most muing two days a week. nicipalities undertake their “She (White) recently com- own tourism plans in-house pleted her certificate from the already. University of Waterloo in “...I think that I would like economic development,” he to see almost a complete resaid. versal of those two budgets None of the county coun- (tourism and economic develcillors were in favour of add- opment) going forward,” she ing $25,000, which comes said. from the county’s economic Coun. Brian Campbell development budget $84,000 (Tay Valley deputy reeve) for 2017. However, Coun. noted, “I’m definitely opJane Torrance (Mississippi posed to the increase of five Mills councillor) said she’d days a week, for sure. As far prefer to see the funds come as whether we need more eco-

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Rethink your drinking

t’s a message that has special meaning during the holiday season, but can also apply to any time of year: it’s important to drink responsibly. The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit is once again promoting its Rethink Your Drinking campaign, which they have been rolling out since October 2014. It’s geared at helping change the way people view and use alcohol through information on standard drink sizes, how alcohol affects men and women differently, as well as the timing of drinks and when zero alcohol is the limit. As of Dec. 15, the health unit partnered with other health units across the province to promote these messages. While it shouldn’t need to be said, those driving a vehicle or using machinery, taking medication that may interact with alcohol, pregnant or planning to get pregnant, and those responsible for the safety of others should not drink. Did you know that a standard drink equals either 12 ounces of beer, cider or

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December was the happiest time of the year for Mary My sister Audrey said I asked too many questions for which there were no answers. But didn't she know everything? Wasn't she the smartest pupil at the Northcote School? At least, I thought so. I wanted to know why I thought the happiest month of the year was December. Christmas was in December. My birthday was in December, which really didn't mean anything because Mother said it was too close to Christmas to celebrate with anything more than a cake, and with extra expenses that month, there simply wasn't enough left over for a present. And Emerson, my mischievous brother was especially good because it was a known fact Santa would fly right over our house without as much as a 'by your leave' if anyone was naughty in December. And

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I asked Audrey if that was enough reason for me to like December better than any other month of the year. She just sighed and told me I had to figure it out for myself. That Saturday night, a week before Christmas, I was sure I had my answer. It was going to be a big night and supper was rushed through, the kitchen redded up in jig time and we five children were dressed in our next-to-best clothes. We would be going to Briscoes' General Store where Mr. Briscoe handed out candy canes to everyone who came through the door, then off to church to sing carols and have hot chocolate and cookies, and maybe stop at a neighbour's on the way home if there were was a light burning in a window, which was always an invitation to drop in. We had done it all, and were

snow-covered fields we passed, I thought, looked like they were covered with millions and millions of shining diamonds. Barns, gate posts, trees stood out against the clear sky, look-

back on the flat-bottom sleigh heading for home. It was late. Much later than we were usually up, but no one complained about being tired. Father had covered the bed of the sleigh with straw, and my sister and three brothers were under heavy horse blankets, three of them with their backs against the one seat, which held Father and Mother, with me crammed between them. It was a crystal clear night, but it had snowed gently all day, and the moon was like a huge dish up in the sky. The

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ing like someone had painted them on a post card. You couldn't hear the horses hooves in the fresh snow, only the soft crunching of the sleigh runners cutting through the

drifts along the Northcote Side Road. And the sleigh bells, of course. Both horses had on bells and I was sure I could See MARY page 9

Letter to the Editor

Reader: County using toxic chemical instead of education DEAR EDITOR:

I feel that there is a cloud of poison encircling us and getting tighter, like a noose. This monstrosity just received a gentle elevating boost closer to home thanks to our Lanark County councillors’ decision to implement a consultant’s vegetation management report to use a chemical called Truvist. From what I understand this has a kill rate of 95 per cent including trees. Can this be less harmful to us then the reason for its use, that devil’s own plant, wild parsnip? In their at-

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tempt to save us from I guess what they see as a bigger monster, yes, the killer wild parsnip, they have chosen to wipe out 95 per cent of whatever living plant-life exists in the areas to be sprayed. Birds, bees and other life forms again, you are on your own. It sounds like this evil plant if allowed, will sneak into our homes at night, through the tiniest cracks, under our bedroom doors. Oh, yes. It is so cruel it waits to get us during our most restful REM period

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hear Christmas carols and old church hymns, as we ploughed through the snow heading home. How I loved the sound of the bells, hanging loosely around the horse’s necks. It was a bitterly cold

night, but not too cold for Father to tuck his chin into the collar of his coat and put a match to his pipe and soon I could smell the home-cut tobacco, laced with molasses, and turning my head a tad, I could see the red in the bowl. And I put my head on Father’s

shoulder and felt the most wonderful warmth that had nothing to do with the fur blanket holding us tight, or the wool scarf wrapped around my face. Then Mother started to sing. Softly at first and then when Audrey joined in, their voices rang out as clear as bells and I was sure I could see the face in the moon smile down on all of

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of sleep. What? You don’t know what wild parsnip plant looks like? Nor have you been told what dangers lurk behind its innocent looking smiling off-white flower? Have any of our county councillors told you how to avoid its consequences? Have they not informed you what happens if you break one open barehanded in the sunlight? Why is it that you know what poison ivy looks like and know enough to avoid skin contact with it but not that insidious wild parsnip? Again I am guessing that county council voted to use a toxic chemical instead of education because it is the better more erudite choice made by thoughtful informed adults. Maybe it is the better choice? I recently came across a report called The Circle of Poison and The Big Six about the history of pesticide use in the US. I found it interesting and I am hoping you will too. I know it is the holiday season and I should be more cheerful, but Lanark County councillors should share some of the blame and maybe us voters for some of our elected choices. Today more than 75 per cent of the global pesticide trade is controlled by six large agrochemical companies: Monsanto, Dow, Bayer, Syngenta, DuPont and BASF. They form some of the most powerful lobby groups with enough money to spend to affect voting and decision outcomes especially when it comes to farming, food production and their bottom-line. My personal feeling is that this group of corporate entities has no soul. Just to show the vast wealth these companies

control here is a list of their recent business dealings in US dollars: Syngenta was bought by ChinaChem for $43 billion merger to take effect in 2017. Monsanto agreed to a friendly takeover by Bayer for $66 billion in 2016. DuPont agreed to be bought by Dow for $130 billion to take effect in 2017. They all export to outside countries like India, Mexico and Argentina pesticides that are illegal to use in the US. One such banned in the US chemical is Endosulfan and organochlorine insecticide with hazardous effects on humans, animals and wildlife. This is carried and spread by wind and water currents, which do not recognize boundaries. This is sold under about seven different names outside the US. The damage to adults and infants from the use of toxic chemicals in countries where these pesticides are used is staggering and ranges from an increase of 41 times higher cancer rates than the average in Argentina to twisted bones and missing limbs in infants in India. The foods that these chemicals are used on runs the full gamut, cashews, nuts, soybeans, fruits, vegetables, oils, wine, beer, etc. In the 1960s when DDT was used or when dry-cleaning chemicals were dumped into the ground, or car engine oil was poured into storm sewers, most of society didn’t know any better. However in late 2016 do we really still not know any better and are we still willing to take chances after all our suspicions and conclusive findings?

us on that night in December. I tried not to cry, but the sheer joy of the warmth on that sleigh flooded over me and I could feel a tear slide down into the scarf covering my face. Not a tear of sadness, but of the utmost happiness. And then I knew. It was on that cold night a week before Christmas that I knew why December was my favourite

month of the year. Audrey was right after all. It took the magic of a special night when finally, I could figure it out for myself. To all my faithful readers I send my warmest Christmas wishes and gratitude. And may each of you enjoy this special time of year with loved ones around you. Merry Christmas to each and every one of you

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continue to do so with dignity and integrity." The board also acclaimed 1st vice-chair Caroll Carkner and 2nd vice-chair David McDonald to their respective positions. McMillan and Carkner have been in their current roles since December 2014. McDonald has served in his current role as 2nd

vice-chair since December 2010, and previously served in the position from December 2006 to December 2008. The short organizational meeting was held before the regular board meeting. The board of trustees governs the UCDSB and is the link between the community and the school board. Trustees'

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New South East Regional Palliative Care Network looks at ways to improve access to services This week the new South East Regional Palliative Care Network (RPCN) officially takes the reigns of hospice palliative care delivery across southastern Ontario. The new network represents a community of partners that will work together to ensure that there is a co-ordinated, standardized approach for the delivery of hospice palliative care services. In March 2016, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care introduced the Ontario Palliative Care Network (OPCN). This initiative aligns with the ministry's strategy to make greater patient choice in palliative care a priority. "The regional implementation of high-quality, high-value hospice palliative care is a priority for the Ontario Palliative Care Network. Communities across the province are the foundation of an integrated hospice palliative care system, to ensure that everyone in Ontario has excellent hospice palliative care when and where they need it," said Bill MacLeod, co-chair of the Ontario Palliative Care Network Executive Oversight. The OPCN supports the work of Regional Palliative Care Networks across Ontario, like the South East RPCN. The South East RPCN is responsible for advancing high quality, high value, palliative

care in our community. "The South East Regional Palliative Care Network represents a key partnership of community stakeholders, health service providers and health systems planners who all have a role in hospice palliative care in our region," said Paul Huras, CEO, South East LHIN and executive co-lead of the South East RPCN. "This network will be a key component in helping to implement the vision of Patients First: A Roadmap to Strengthen Home and Community Care which highlights a commitment to improved access and equity in palliative care at home and in the community." Although the South East RPCN is just launching, work is already underway with a newly formed steering committee, responsible for providing leadership, oversight, and support for the effective and coordinated delivery of palliative care. "With a new steering committee we have the leadership strength and passion to begin the necessary work to improve access and service delivery in the South East," said Brenda Carter South East Regional Cancer Program RVP and executive co-lead of the South East RPCN. "There is a strong commitment on the committee to making a difference for pa-

tients and families. Although we are in the early stages, our goal is improved access and equity in hospice palliative care across our region." This new way of looking at hospice palliative care will ensure that programs are aligned, that quality and performance will be measured consistently, and that patients and families will have a voice at decision making tables. "As a patient experience advisor, I understand that the only people who travel the entire journey through health to illness and either recovery or death, are the patients and families," said Kerry Stewart, patient experience advisor and member of the new steering committee. "It is essential that we be able to share our perspectives in order to support and enhance the development of wide spread, timely palliative care in our communities." "I strongly believe that a palliative approach to care should be available to everyone, in hospital, at home and in the community. It should be easily accessible, in a timely manner, and well understood in the community," continued Stewart.

try of Health and Long-Term Care was launched to support provincial direction for hospice palliative care across Ontario. The OPCN is a province-wide partnership of healthcare providers and organizations, health system planners, patients, families and caregivers working together to provide coordinated, high-quality hospice palliative care for everyone in Ontario, regardless of their age, illness, or where they live. An integral part of realizing this vision is the understanding that every LHIN in Ontario will have a regional palliative care network in place to ensure consistent delivery of care across the region. The South East Regional Palliative Care Network (RPCN) is a partnership of community stakeholders, care providers, patients, families and caregivers in southeastern Ontario who work together to ensure that there is a co-ordinated, standardized approach for the delivery of hospice palliative care services. As a community of partners the South East RPCN is committed to improved access and equity in hospice palliative care. Submitted by the South East Regional Palliative Care Network

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LAWS volunteer shares Christmas wishes for animals at shelter A Christmas wish from the desk of Tineke Doornbosch (writer of your LAWS' weekly column): It has been a pleasure writing stories for you over the past few years. I hope I've made you laugh and maybe even shed a tear or two, as not all of my stories have begun happily or have had a happy ending. I've been volunteering at LAWS for seven years and it's often been heartbreaking to see how many animals have arrived at LAWS. They can arrive in pain, wounded, frost bitten, malnourished, fearful and/or aggressive. It can be heartwrenching to see them arrive in such a state. Some can be but a heartbeat away from complete capitulation, so terrible their plight. I routinely wonder how people can be so mean to the animals that can be at once so loving, so gentle, and yet so vulnerable. In kitten season, people often leave boxes of kittens in front of our door with no food, no water and no money to help pay for the life-saving expenses that must be incurred during the caring process of these poor defenseless creatures. It can take many hands and countless hours to syringe-feed these mini mortals to ensure their survival, and it is the determination and dedication of our LAWS volunteers and staff who must be thanked for selflessly giving so much of their time, energy and LOVE to make this happen. Often I hear: "I could never do what

you do. I couldn't watch animals suffer like that!" But the reality is, if we all thought that way, our dear animals would suffer even more. Yes, sometimes it's very hard to see and do what we do and see, but the rewards of our happy ending stories truly make it all worthwhile. At LAWS our animals receive food, water, shelter and love. On the streets, they receive much less. Perhaps in reading this, you'd consider offering LAWS a helping hand. There are many ways in which you could help. You could volunteer a little time whenever you have some to spare. You could assist in raising money to help cover our often extensive vet bills. You could help us organize, sponsor or contribute toward a new LAWS shelter. (Already this season, our water pipes have twice burst and winter has barely begun.) There are many ways to help, and you're most welcome to contact the shelter for more information about this. Let me close with the offering of peace, happiness and good will to each of you during this Christmas deason, and in the year ahead. And thank you once again for your interest and kindness to our gentle wet-nosed friends. Enjoy your time with your family and friends during this festive time.

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term canine residents found their forever homes and the dogs coming in this past year averaged less than four weeks in the shelter before being adopted. Cat and kitten adoptions have gone and are going extremely well too. Thank you to all who have taken a new four-legged friend in as a family member. We have had so many happy tails stories it is heartwarming. Kitten season this year tested the stamina of staff and volunteers. The huge influx of moms and babies confirmed the need for more space and a better laid out shelter. The capital campaign is underway to raise funds for a new shelter and hopefully this will be the last winter we will have to deal with frozen pipes, bad air and mould. The board would like to thank all of the companies that continued to support LAWS throughout the troubled times. That has enabled us to get back on track to the point where the future is looking a bit brighter. Thank you to all of the LAWS' staff and volunteers for your hard work and dedication. We could not do what we do without all of you. Wishing you all a very safe and MerChristmas wishes from president Kathy ry Christmas. Happy holidays and all Hoyland the best for 2017. The year 2016 has been a tough but LAWS will be closed for the public rewarding year for LAWS. The long- Dec. 25 and 26 and Jan. 1.

Happy endings We thought we'd end the last column of this year with a few very special happy ending stories. Animals can be surprising. Some of you might remember reading about Honey, a female Labrador mix who sadly spent several years at LAWS. She was seen as being dog-reactive and it became difficult for us to find her a home. We never gave up on her as we felt, someday, she'll find a home too. With the help of some very great people, Honey was offered a chance to be trained and adopted through another rescue.

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is a very happy dog now. That's what good training can accomplish. We're so very happy for Honey with this outcome. In the accompanying picture is Honey with one of her service dog friends. Jackson, a young black German Shepherd was rescued from the streets of Carleton Place and stayed at LAWS for a while until a very dedicated board member of LAWS reached out on Jackson's behalf to see whether he would qualify to become a search and rescue dog. After the contact was made Jackson was invited to the Toronto area. He is now giving back as a search and rescue dog and on his days off he happily lives with his trainer. Our very fearful cat Razer was at the shelter for several months before she allowed us to touch her. Several very dedicated volunteers and staff members took extra time to make her feel more comfortable. We wrote about Razer several times before somebody who was touched by her story came to LAWS to give her a chance of a new life. She was adopted and renamed Sophia. Her new owner wrote that after two weeks staying under her bed Sophia finally came out. A makeshift bed on the floor was created so she could be talked to. All the work finally paid off. It was even discovered that she has a voice as she can meow. Thank you for all the patience with Sophia we hope she'll continue to gain more trust.

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The Christmas season is a wonderful time to be a grandparent If you could look inside our house on certain days you would be surprised, even shocked, by my behaviour. Sometimes I have a pillow or stuffed animal on my head. Or you might see me running down the hallway screaming. I might be crouched beside a bed growling. Or I could be in a prone position on the floor, not moving a muscle. No, I haven't gone mad. I guarantee you I'm not about to punch my ticket to the funny farm! But when our granddaughter Lily is visiting I turn into a different person. Well, those who know me best might say otherwise. But I swear it's true. There's no question grandchildren change you. In Lily's hands I am putty to be moulded. An automaton, awaiting her next command. "Sit Grandpa! Stand Grandpa! Stay Grandpa!" Lily's orders are continuous and, like all good grandparents, I dutifully obey. As soon as her mom and dad arrive at our place and Lily takes off her shoes or boots she hits the ground running. "Chase me Grandpa!" That's what the running down the hall screaming thing is all about. Next up is a game of hide and seek. On those occasions you can usually find me behind a door or crouching beside or under a bed. She also loves to sit on the chair in our bedroom. She points and tells me to take a seat on the bed. Then my granddaughter outlines what she has been doing during the day and what the "game plan" is for the rest of her visit. "Let's play Grandpa," she exclaims. When we are playing I sometimes "attack" Lily with one of her stuffed toys. She retaliates by bashing me with another stuffed object. In the end I take her toy, put it on my head and tell her I intend to "wear it is a hat." "No Grandpa - don't wear Kitty as a hat," Lily screams. If the noise level is too high I can depend on Grandma to stick her head in the door and tell me to "pipe down." Not Lily of course - me. Grandfathers love to tease. Hey, it's our job! Honestly, there is absolutely nothing like being a grandparent. All the fun and none of the responsibility. It doesn't get any better than that! With Christmas approaching these are exciting times in the Maguire household. Heather, Indy, Lily and Max, along with our son Craig, will all be here for the holidays. Dad and Mum (Grandpa and Grandma) can hardly wait! Max won't be six-months-old until the middle of January so he'll be a spectator this Christmas. His time will come. Lily turns three in March. She's as smart as a whip with an incredible

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wants to buy something for the grandkids. In our immediate family there are five and another is expected in February. At the moment Max is

outnumbered 4-1 by girls. chase. No one wants to pick In the lead-up to the holi- the same Paw Patrol figure days all of us have been com- that someone else has already paring notes about what to See MAGUIRE page 18 buy and what not to pur-

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vocabulary and a person- the fact she had told me a ality to match. Not that we dozen times that she was are prejudiced of course! "all done shopping" she came back from the groGift parade cery store and immediately Kathleen describes our produced another outfit granddaughter as "gre- for Max. garious." It's definitely the The words "I couldn't right word. Lily is such a resist it" will follow me happy, friendly little girl. into 2017! Her attitude is infectious. Don't worry though If you're having a bad day Kathy has no intention of there is nothing like a tod- spoiling the grandkids. dler to brighten things up. And Donald Trump will When it comes to her never send another outragrandchildren my wife is geous tweet! the master of understateHonestly, I'm not comment. plaining. I am just as prone "I don't intend to buy to spoiling our grandchilas much this Christmas," dren as my wife is. As a Kathy declared earlier this grandparent it seems you fall. "Only a few things. just can't stop yourself. Mostly just stuff for the It's especially bad at kids probably." Christmastime. You feel as Probably? The highest if you're being directed to probability is that we are go to the shopping malls soon going to run out of by some higher power. room to store it all. You're guided to the Every time Grandma Walmart toy section by an goes to the store she re- unseen hand. turns with something else Like Lily's personality, for the grandchildren. gift shopping is infectious. Last Saturday, despite Everyone in the family

LANARK COUNTY HOUSING CORPORATION SEEKING BOARD MEMBERS Lanark County, as the shareholder of the Lanark County Housing Corporation (LCHC) is seeking up to four dynamic, community minded volunteers with diverse backgrounds, such as Administration, Finance, Legal or Social Housing (but not limited to), who are residents of Lanark County or the Town of Smiths Falls, for its’ Board of Directors. LCHC manages a portfolio of 532 social housing units (Rent-Geared-To-Income) in Smiths Falls, Perth, Carleton Place and Almonte. Board members are required to attend nine (9) afternoon Board meetings a year with a potential for more if necessary. In accordance with the Shareholder Agreement, two Board Members will be appointed for a one year term and two Board members will be appointed for a three year term, with the ability to re-apply at the end of the term. For more information on Lanark County Housing Corporation, please visit their website at www.lanarkcountyhousing.ca. If you are interested in serving your community, as a member of this exciting organization, please submit a letter of interest including relevant experience by Friday, January 13, 2017 to the undersigned. Lanark County Striking Committee Attn: Leslie Drynan, CMO County Clerk /Deputy CAO 99 Christie Lake Road Perth, ON K7H 3C6 Phone: 613-267-4200 ext. 1502 Email: ldrynan@lanarkcounty.ca Web: www.lanarkcounty.ca

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Connie’s unrelenting faith brings happy ending to holiday story There is a story that comes from somewhere in rural Ontario that is said to have happened sometime during the course of the Second World War. It involves a girl named Connie, her family and her older brother who was serving overseas during one particular Christmastime. Now Connie's parents and grandparents were having a diffficult time with her and her steadfast expectations. You see, Connie was convinced that her older brother John would make it home to be with the family on Christmas Day. And no matter how hard they tried to reason

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bought. Uncle Craig compares notes with his mother on what to buy his niece and nephew. My siblings have been trading emails for weeks on the same subject. My sister Linda Parisien and her husband Allan have three granddaughters. Their son Joseph and his wife Joy, who live in Swift Current, Saskatchewan are expecting their second child early in the New Year. Last week Linda told us a cute story about her two oldest granddaughters in Stittsville, the children of their daughter Jennifer and her husband Josh Burchat. The girls, Arabella and Adrianna (we call them Bella and Annie) were visiting Nana and Poppa one afternoon. This time of year a look under the Parisien Christmas tree is mandatory. When they arrived they were carrying gifts for our two grandchildren. We plan a Christmas Eve gift exchange. While placing them under the tree the oldest Bella, who is nine, said to her grandmother, “Nana, why are there so many gifts for Max and Lily?” Linda told a white (Christmas) lie. “That’s because I haven’t found anything for you or Annie yet!” On hearing that seven-year-old Annie became quite huffy. “Come on Nana, we need some too,” she declared. The “need” part is arguable I suspect. But hey, it’s Christmas right! Well hidden? Anyway, Bella immediately chimed in. “Nana, you usually hide them (presents) in the cupboard in Joe’s old room.” Guess who has an early peek at what their grandparents have “hidden” for the holidays. It was no different in our day. My late mother (the little girls’ greatgrandmother) always placed the wrapped gifts in cupboards or cabinets. Where else can you put them? My mother spent the lead-up to Christmas trying to keep prying eyes from investigating what she had squirreled away for the big day.

with her that a war was going on, and there were no signs of it ending soon, she refused to listen. She simply insisted that John would be home in a couple of weeks for Christmas. In fact, she didn't even ask Santa for anything other then for John's return when she wrote her letter to the North Pole that year. And this had only added to the concern and worry that they had all developed for their precious Constance. And on it went. Meanwhile overseas in England, John was recuperating in hospital. Weeks earlier his unit had come

I’m sure most of you have similar stories to relate about your early lives and Christmases past. Some things never change! As for us we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the holiday season. With grandchildren in the house it will be a delight I’m sure. At two years and nine months Lily is very aware that this is a special time of year. While they were decorating the tree at their home in south Ottawa, Lily was an enthusiastic participant. Heather told us, “Lily said ‘Christmas is so much fun Mom’. She kept saying it, over and over again!” In the lead-up to the holidays Heather and Indy wanted a good photograph to include with their Christmas cards. Lily had other ideas. She refused to pose for her parents. Heather asked if I would come and try to take a decent shot. I’m happy to report that my granddaughter willingly sat beside her little brother (Max was a great photo subject in his little chair). I was able to take dozens of frames of them. Finding one in which both were looking the right way and/or smiling was more difficult. But it worked out well in the end. Family and friends will be receiving a card featuring a smiling Lily holding Max’s hand. It’s very cute! During my visit Lily spent a lot of time showing me ornaments she had hung on their tree. She is particularly intrigued by “Santa’s key” which she told me is, “To let Santa Claus into my house.” Children and grandchildren definitely make Christmas. And for many years we didn’t have the advantage of spending the holidays with little ones who believe in the magic of Santa Claus. So this Dec. 25 is bound to be a very special day in the Maguire household. We hope it’s special for you, your family and friends too. From our house to your house, “Merry Christmas!” 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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under heavy fire along the French front and many of his buddies had been killed. John had suffered some nasty flesh wounds but was expected to make decent recovery. He would however, be discharged once he had healed enough. He would also be awarded a medal for the brave actions that he per-

formed while attempting to save as many of his fellow soldiers as possible during that last intense battle. When the Colonel came to present it to him he told his superior officer that if he wanted to do something for him then it could do it best by doing something special for someone else. Now, in those days it was always really something when a vehicle of any kind went down along some country road. And for one to pass by in the middle of the night well; then that was really something else! And such was the case early in the morning on Christmas Day when the military jeep pulled into John's parents front yard. The whole affair was very

alarming for the family and John's mother almost fell to the floor when she saw the uniformed men standing at her doorway. "Don't tell me on all of days as Christmas Day that my son is dead!" she nearly screamed. For no one in the excitement had noticed. Connie too was frightened, but she noticed 'something' about one of the men. It was something about those blue eyes but it took a moment to register because the face was now drawn, looked much older and...yes, sadder too. And then across the face came that wonderful familiar smile: "Merry Christmas, sis!" John said. "Merry Christmas!"

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Joy to the World Do you find it busy around your house leading up to Christmas? Are there parties to attend, gifts to wrap, decorations to display? Do you have extra visitors, children’s pageants, and trips to the mall? Maybe even working extra hours as part of a seasonal business? It can be a little overwhelming. By the time December 25th arrives, and the Christmas dinner has been cooked and enjoyed, you finally get to kick back and relax. In many ways, Christmas Day is the end of a seasonal sprint. The very day that we have done so much preparation for usually marks the end of the season. Only one week later, the Christmas trees are on the curb, the new diets and gym memberships have begun, and many people are ‘glad to get back to routine’. What if all of that was something that didn’t exactly belong? While many of our preparations have come from a good place, what if they have accumulated to mark the end of something, rather than the celebration of a beginning? “Joy To The World”, is one of the most popular Christmas carols. It’s lyrics point to this beginning, “Let every heart prepare him room, and heaven and nature sing, and heaven and sing…” So, what do heaven and nature sing? My proposal to you is that the author of this song thought of the story of Jesus’ birth. Christmas is the celebration of God entering into humanity. That was the first and only time. The first Christmas was the beginning of God’s rescue plan. And every Christmas since is supposed to remind us of that. It works like this, God knew we needed a solution. Humans have, from the earliest times, rejected God and his plan. All our efforts to make things right only made things worse. So, at just the right time, God literally stepped in. God sent his own son to live the perfect human life. That son was the baby Jesus, born to a woman, in a little town called Bethlehem. He grew and lived without any rebellion against his father, God. He only did what he was sent to do. The perfect son, the perfect human. This made the religious people angry and they killed him. But the eye-witness authors of the Bible said God knew that would happen. Jesus knew that would happen. It was the rescue plan. Jesus traded his life, of infinite value, for our lives. He was innocent, but took the punishment we deserve for rebelling against God. Then he came back to life by the power of God, proving God had accepted the trade, his life for ours. Jesus told his friends the final part of the plan, he was going to come back and make everything in this world right and awesome once and for all. That good news is a beginning, because we are still waiting for Jesus to return. Christmas is the beginning of the time of waiting. Christmas is also the beginning of winter. Winter represents the times that we live in now. While it can be bleak and harsh, it can also be bright and beautiful, but either way, without winter we cannot have a proper spring. Heaven and nature tell us this. We need the cold longing of winter for the exuberant new life of spring, and the future happiness of summer. Just like the song says, “Let every heart prepare him room,” it is the readiness of our hearts in this waiting time that Jesus calls faith. So let us prepare, let us wait, for Christmas is only the beginning. Doug Ford Evergreen Chapel

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Davidson Courtyard receives CIP funding approval to preserve local icon The Town of Smiths Falls is pleased to announce that Davidson Courtyard will receive funding support through the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) for building repairs, signage and renovations. Davidson Courtyard property owners, Lyne Houle and Scott Taylor, submitted a CIP application in May 2016, outlining a number of proposed improvements to the property that will help to preserve an important building in the community. Originally opened as Davidson Bakery in 1889 by H.A. Davidson, Davidson Courtyard has played an important role in Smiths Falls' history. The bakery was at one time considered the largest commercial bakery in eastern Ontario, delivering bread six days a week throughout the town of Smiths Falls, and was a major employer, touching the lives of many in the community. Converted in the early 1990s from a commercial bakery to its current mixture of commercial and residential uses, the original bakery building was expanded upon multiple times over the years until it reached its current configuration with a central courtyard flanked on three sides by commercial units. Its central location in the core of downtown Smiths Falls, along with its long-standing history as a local business and industrial hub has made it an integral part of the community since the 1880s. Today Davidson Courtyard is home to a number of small businesses, including Dawn's Closet, The Gilded Monarch, The Artisan Loft & Kidzsignments, and a soon-to-open

Davidson Courtyard will undergo some renovations thanks to a recent CIP grant. eatery, Cafe Whim. Davidson Courtyard is the second business to receive funding through Smiths Falls' CIP program, and property owners Houle and Taylor's application was welcomed by the town as a means of preserving an important community asset. "This is why the CIP program exists, to support the growth of local businesses like Davidson Courtyard, while preserving and maintaining the buildings that lay the foundation for our community," Economic Devel-

opment Manager, Cyril Cooper explained, "The future of our community depends on economic expansion and we're pleased to provide businesses with the tools they need to grow." Houle and Taylor's application outlines a proposal to provide muchneeded restoration to the brick facade, the central courtyard area, signage, and renovations and upgrades to Unit E, the former 7 West Cafe. The couple's vision for the property is to preserve its "vintage industrial" theme, and to more firmly connect with the

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location's industrial history, which makes the site so unique. "We want to keep the character of it and embellish it a bit, turn it into a commercially successful property," Taylor explained, stressing that the CIP program has been instrumental in allowing them to fulfill their vision for the property. Many of the improvements outlined will provide much-needed restoration to the exterior and structural elements of the buildings in the courtyard, without which Taylor said

the location would quickly slide into disrepair from which the only solution would eventually be to tear it down. Another important element for Taylor was to make improvements that will recall the industrial heritage of the building, specifically the restoration of the flour elevator that would have been a critical component of the original bakery business. Houle and Taylor's proposal will see the elevator cleaned and painted as a visible reminder of the industrial background of Davidson Bakery; a historical information plaque will help visitors connect with the heritage of the site. Renovations to the former restaurant, to allow for the introduction of a new eatery in the same location are key elements to increasing traffic to the location, and is all part of the vision that prompted Houle and Taylor to apply for CIP funding for the property. Overall, the components of Houle and Taylor's application will significantly improve and preserve the character of the building for generations to come. Taylor emphasized that the CIP funding has allowed him to make decisions throughout the renovation process that would preserve the very architectural details that make the property and building so unique - architectural details that might otherwise have been lost due to financial constraints. Taylor called the CIP a vehicle for Smiths Falls "to look forward" and encourage by example further investment into the local architecture and community. See DAVIDSON page SF5

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Residents still reeling from Highway 43 fire, no sure word on long-term impact EVELYN HARFORD

and fall down a flight of stairs. As well as the emotional toll, there's been a big financial burden on those who've been impacted. Since the fire, Smith said she's spent $200 on laundry - money she said is taking away from funds she could've used to buy her four-yearold daughter Christmas gifts. The family has gone out of pocket for expenses related to the fire's fallout - including installing an external water tank before the insurance company acted to install tanks at the other impacted homes. The family, like all other impacted residents, have been told by the insurance company representing the owner of Rideau Valley Marketplace and Liquidation Outlet property to keep all their receipts with the understanding that they'll be reimbursed. Though families say that in over six weeks, they haven't seen any money yet. Gail Read (Corey's mother), who has been organizing and chairing information sessions for impacted residents, expressed her concern about the absence of Pario's representatives - a company contracted out by the flea market owner's insurance company to help tackle the remediation strategy - at the most recent informational update meeting held at the Drummond/North Elmsley on

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It's been over 40 days since a devastating fire levelled the Rideau Valley Marketplace and Liquidation Outlet on Highway 43 in the township of Drummond/North Elmsley - leaving nine homes with contaminated wellwater. People have been displaced, while others have relied on external water tanks to provide potable water to their homes and the province's Ministry of the Environment of Climate Change - who is involved with managing and overseeing the remediation efforts, still isn't sure what the long-term impact of the groundwater contamination will be. Elyse Smith and her husband Cory Read have remained in their home located across the street from the fire site with their four-year-old daughter, despite still not being able to drink water coming out of their taps. Smith said her family has experienced a lot of stress and anxiety since the contamination. "It's been a lot of strain," she said. "We haven't been looking forward to Christmas." Smith, who is eight months pregnant with her second child, said the anxiety brought on because of all the stress has even caused her faint

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Friday Dec. 16. This is the second time that representation from the insurance company hasn't shown at the meetings. Gail said there will come a point when someone will have to pay for their affected residents' out-of-pocket expenses which are in some cases into the thousands of dollars. "Once we start hitting those kinds of numbers we should start seeing some money coming back," she said, adding that she hoped that the insurance company would have

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longer - it’s not fair to the kids, or ourselves. We need our routine, our belongings, our lives back.” Steve Burns, the ministry’s district manager, said in the spring, the owner is committed to inspect the impacted homes septic systems and are currently working to drill and install a groundwater monitoring network. The long-term remediation work plan - originally due on Dec. 20 - has had its deadline extended and will now be expected in late February 2017. Jena Leavoy, a provincial officer for the ministry, said the extension was granted for the long-term remediation work plan because it will give the consultant more time to drill monitoring wells and collect more data at a higher frequency so that they can make a better decision on a long-term remediation plan. Kyle Stephenson, a hydrologist with the ministry, said the full impact on groundwater and the surrounding environment isn’t yet known but after reviewing the most recent samples he said he feels as though the contaminants are moving through the water table like a “slug” - something he had hypothesized and presented to residents at a meeting last month. Stephenson and Leavoy both said that the most recent test re-

sults have shown that the contamination has improved for some households, while it has deteriorated for others, adding that additional sampling in the area further away from the contamination source - the flea market - has shown very low levels of contaminants. Stephenson said the well monitoring network will give a better indication of long-term impact and should be known in the new year. Some residents were concerned about contaminants leeching into the Rideau River, a water source for Smiths Falls’ municipal water - a concern the ministry said it would addressed - if even realized - “way down the road.” Intact insurance, the property owner’s insurer, said in a written statement that they aren’t able to disclose residents’ claim details for privacy reasons and are committed to working with the residents and are taking guidance from the authorities. The company added that they’ve been working closely with the authorities and providing support to affected residents, including supplying them with water coolers, potable water and water tanks, adding that their adjuster is on the ground in Smith Falls and continues to follow up with the residents on their claims.

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Chris Saumure, of Guy Saumure & Sons, addresses the crowd at the County Fair Mall’s announcement on Wednesday, Dec. 14.

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Smiths Falls residents came out in droves to the County Fair Mall with great curiosity about what the highly anticipated public announcement would reveal about the mall’s future. And – for everyone in attendance – their hopes were realized. Thanks to the recent purchase of the mall by Smiths Falls’ own – Guy Saumure & Sons – the mall will be saved from demolition. Friends Barbara Byam and Jim Pevere, both 75, were in attendance for the big announcement and were relieved that the mall would be sticking around. “It would have been bad,” said Pe-

vere. “There’d be nothing left on this end of town.” Byam and Pevere, who both shop at the mall, were concerned that if the mall was gone they’d have to find somewhere else to go. The Saumure Group has been involved with many developments in town, including the redevelopment of the old Hershey’s plant, now home to Canopy Growth Corps.’ Tweed, the old Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute building, the Smiths Falls Community Centre, Collegiate Court, among others – with over 400 jobs associated with their properties. See MALL page SF5

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so the board is doing just that. Cummings said since receiving the stocks, they’ve turned them into cash and are eagerly awaiting their next big project – a renovation of the children’s department in the historic century-old Carnegie library. Cummings said the money injected into the library will be used to leverage even more grant money – which will hopefully be enough to complete a full renovation of the children’s department as well as the investment in the library’s children’s programming – things Cummings said often get overlooked when money is tight. Cummings said it’s difficult for an institution like a public library to have capital in reserves – like the amount donated – to leverage for additional funds. The Smiths Falls Public Library sees about 2,500 children whose ages range from infant to 13 years old come through their doors to participate in the library’s children’s program every year, said Karen Schecter, chief librarian at the Smiths Falls Public Library. “We just want to make it a beautiful place for the kids to be and a flexible space for additional programming,” she said. “It’s a way we can promote literacy for our children and we can supply them with the opportunity to develop skills to help them have a good life and find good employment.” Cummings said the generous donation from J. Quattrocchi & Co. not only validates but is also a testament to the important function the library serves in town. And the recent donation to the library follows in its tradition and indeed the very essence of its creation.

The library has been serving the community since it opened its doors in early 1902 – thanks to a grant by famous Scottish-American industrialist, Andrew Carnegie. Carnegie who became the richest man in America after he sold his company, Carnegie Steel Company to J.P. Morgan in 1901 for $480 million, decided to give some 90 per cent of his fortune away to charities and philanthropic ventures. Carnegie even wrote an article in the late 19th century titled “The Gospel of Wealth,” where he expressed that those with wealth have a responsibility to give back to society to make it a better place – in essence trying to shame other rich industrialists to give back to their community in a time when income tax systems hadn’t been implemented. And the sentiment for giving was the same with J. Quattrocchi & Co. Fran Quattrocchi said the reason for their donation was simple – to give back to the community. Quattrocchi recalled fond memories of her own childhood spent in the library, then located only about a block away from her house and hopes the company’s donation will help to continue to benefit the children and families of Smiths Falls.

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to realize the need during the holidays and the idea to host a Christmas luncheon was born. Last year, there were over 100 meals served at this Christmas luncheon. Please join in and be part of this continuing tradition. “It is wonderful to see so many outstanding volunteers coming together to help out,” adds Hillier. If you are looking to stay out of the cold, and have your turkey meal delivered to your home, please call the event office at 613-283-0220 so you can be added to the delivery list. This is also the number to call if you are in need of a ride to the luncheon. Try to reserve a ride or delivery by Friday, Dec. 23 if possible.

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The developers plan to continue their tradition of breathing new life into Smiths Falls and revitalize the stagnant mall – originally built in 1975 – to its former glory. Chris Saumure, of Guy Saumure & Sons, who only received the keys for the mall on Wednesday, Dec. 14, said that they plan to get restaurants back into the mall and acquire new tenants – one of which has already been secured. The 4 Degrees Brewing Company plans to set up shop in the space that formerly housed Staples. The brewing company had planned to open at the old Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute location on Gould Street in the new year – but with recent developments decided to change their plans. Now, their Smiths Falls brewery will nest its home in the County Fair Mall, complete with a merchandise store. Nick Ritchie, of the 4 Degrees Brewing Company, said that the shift in location shouldn’t change their timeline for opening – which is expected for early 2017. Current tenants who, under RioCan’s ownership were told they had to vacate the mall by Jan. 31, 2017, have been offered an extension on their existing leases. Saumure couldn’t confirm whether or not the Food Basics will be staying,

but he did say that the grocery store will not be leaving by their previous January deadline. Saumure said that while it isn’t confirmed that the mall’s Drive Centre will remain – the negotiations the centre was involved in to relocate have ceased. The ball had already been set in motion for current tenants to leave, based on the news from RioCan, so undoing those moves – if that’s the direction the businesses want to take – will take time. Bob Mulrooney of the Saumure Group said the company is working closely with each tenant – but couldn’t at this time confirm which tenants will stay. Saumure said that if the company can’t get tenants in the mall’s big anchor stores, they could break up the large spaces, formerly occupied by stores like Target, and lease out units with smaller square footages at more affordable rates. “When the dust settles, the details will be unveiled,” said Saumure. When RioCan announced its intention to close the mall back in September a dark cloud was cast over the town. But, said Mayor Shawn Pankow, through the dark cloud there was light. “We had a sense that the right fit would be found,” he said. That fit was found with Saumure &

Sons – a truly home-grown solution. And if the full parking lot outside the mall during the announcement was any indication of what the mall’s future will look like – there may be some good things to come, said Pankow. “The great turnout tells us there is appetite for retail in this space,” he said. “We look forward to the rebirth of the County Fair Mall.” MP Randy Hillier was also in attendance for the big announcement. Hillier said that Smiths Falls was at a bit of a low-tide, but now with investments coming from companies like Le Boat and now Guy Saumure & Sons the tide is starting to rise. Saumure said the company plans to take the Christmas holidays to start to brainstorm a vision for the mall and added that he’d be happy to hear anyone’s ideas. It’s not yet known how the purchase of the mall by Guy Saumure & Sons will impact the tax increase proposed in the town budget’s first draft, which didn’t factor in the mall’s closure. But, Pankow said, that while the developer will likely apply for vacancy rebates during the development phase of the mall – it will ultimately bring more tax dollars into the town than a vacant building or a vacant piece of land. Pankow said when the budget’s next iterations come around in January, residents will know more.

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"The only way Smiths Falls can move forward is if entrepreneurs Program 2: Building, Restorastep up," Taylor stressed, "This is tion, Renovation and Improvement a long-term approach to growing Program business." This program is available in two funding streams: a maximum grant CIP Application Process of $20,000 per property, offered as In Ontario, the designation of an interest-free secured loan, forgiva CIP area allows a municipality able over five years at an annual rate to provide financial incentive for of 20 per cent; and a second stream investments into improvements to that allows for a loan of $40,000 businesses located within the CIP per property, offered as a secured area. The goal of a CIP is to pro- interest-free loan, repayable at 50 mote economic sustainability and per cent over five years at zero interquality of life by leveraging private est, and 50 per cent over five years investment in the community. based on forgiveness rate of 20 per Community Improvement Plan cent per year. applications are accepted by the Interested parties are encouraged Town of Smiths Falls on an ongo- to visit https://www.smithsfalls.ca/ ing basis, and property and business cip-17.cfm for more information on owners located within the CIP area all of the program streams offered are encouraged to contact Town under the Town's CIP. staff to discuss their application and In 2015, the first CIP application their project's eligibility. in Smiths Falls was approved for Each year Smiths Falls' council 21-23 Russell St. E., formerly Manprovides $50,000 of matching fund- hattan Bar & Grill, and the new loing to the CIP program for distribu- cation of Chuckles Jack. Chuckles tion to applicants through two pri- Jack received $26,000 in funding to mary programs: create a usable space and high-end Program 1: Facade, Landscape dining establishment in town. and Signage Improvement Grant For more information about the This program allows for fund- CIP program please contact Senior ing up to a maximum grant of Planner, Nicole Dwyer, at 613-283$10,000 per property. This program 4124 ext. 1116. is intended for facade improvement, signage development, or street front Submitted by the Town of Smiths landscape improvements or any Falls.

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Connected to Your Community - SF6 - Thursday, December 22, 2016

CAS hacking charges dropped by Crown against Derek Flegg Desmond Devoy

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Derek Flegg, 50, of Smiths Falls, has seen the six charges against him in the Children's Aid hacking case dropped by the Crown prosecutor. Flegg's case was last before the Perth court on Monday, Dec. 5, when the charges were dropped. However, the case of his co-accused and partner, Kelley Denham, 28, continues and was last before the Perth court a week later on Monday, Dec. 12. Earlier this year, the two were accused of hacking into the Children's Aid Society's database. Denham alone now stands accused of: • Theft under $5,000 (section 334 of the Criminal Code of Canada (CCA); • Mischief over $5,000 (section 430 (1) of the CCA); • Mischief of data (section 430 (5) of the CCA); • Unauthorized use of a computer (section 342 of the CCA); • Traffic in identity information (section 402.2 (2) of the CCA); and, • Publication of identifying information (section 85 (3) of the Child and Family Services Act of Ontario. She was originally charged by the Smiths

Falls Police Service, in the belief that she was responsible for hacking the confidential information of 285 clients of Family and Children's Services of Lanark, Leeds, and Grenville, on the internet. It is alleged that she accessed the services' computer system to access the information, and then posted a link to one of the documents online. If convicted, Denham could face imprisonment of up to 10 years and/or fines of up to $10,000. The accusations against Denham have not been proven in court. She will next appear for a judicial pre-trial in the Smiths Falls court at 9:30 a.m. on Jan. 27, 2017. Cathcart The case against Blair Cathcart, a former teacher at Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute, who faces six counts of sexual assault, five counts of sexual interference, and one count of sexual exploitation, will have a pre-trial at the Smiths Falls court on Jan. 27, 2017. His case was last spoken to at the Perth courthouse on Monday, Dec. 12. Since his arrest on June 20, Cathcart has been suspended by the Upper Canada District School Board. These allegations against Cathcart have not been proven in court, and this case is also covered by a publication ban.

Town keen to rid lottery licensing fees BY EVELYN HARFORD

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pot. His message was simple: "Find it somewhere." Quinn said that while she didn't agree with eliminating the fee altogether she would consider a reduction in the current fee structure. "Somebody has to pay for this and it shouldn't be the Town of Smiths Falls or the taxpayer," she said. Other options presented by staff include, the reduction of bingo and break-open ticket fees to 1.5 per cent and maintain the current raffle licence fee - bringing the cost of a bingo license of $2160 under current licensing fee structure to $1080.00 at the 1.5 per cent rate, reducing the bingo and break open ticket fees to one per cent and maintain raffle licence fees at three per cent - bringing bingo licensing fees currently costing $2,160 down to $720 or maintaining all current fees. The amount allocated for community donations in the 2017 budget hasn't been decided, but the town's chief administrative officer, Malcolm Morris, said staff will be making a recommendation on that line item in early January. Once council has a better understanding of how much money is in the community donation pot they'll make their final decision on what the lottery licence fee structure will look like and where the money will come from.

Smiths Falls town council discussed during Monday's regular meeting, the elimination of lottery licensing fees currently required by organizations for events involving bingo, raffles and break-open tickets - an option not recommended by town staff because it would transfer the cost of the licensing fees to the taxpayer. Currently, the Town of Smiths Falls charges three per cent of the prize board for bingo events, break-open tickets and raffles - the maximum allowed by the province's Alcohol and Gaming Commission. Six other municipalities of the eight surveyed by the town also charge the maximum licensing fee of three per cent, which brought $17,711.55 into the town of Smiths Falls in 2015 and $16,158.45 in 2014. Council was divided on this issue - some supported the elimination of the fee, like councillors Jay Brennan, John Maloney and Lorraine Allen, while other councillors such as Dawn Quinn and Joe Gallipeau felt that the town should be compensated for the work staff put in to process the licence applications. December's discussion stems from staff direction back in October to do more research into lottery licensing fee options available for Smiths Falls. Brennan said that volunteers work extremely hard to put on events requiring such licenses In the Michaels ad starting on December to benefit the community and to honour their work and ultimately inject more money into the 16, 2016, “Frames starting at $4.99” was community he felt the licensing fee should be stated in error on page 2. Based on the eliminated altogether. images shown in the ad, the statement Brennan said instead of charging the licensing fee the town could recoup its costs by al- should have read “Frames starting at $9.99”. locating funds from the community donations We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

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Santa’s workshop

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The Sally Santa Shoppe hosted by the Salvation Army Thrift Store in Smiths Falls was open for business on Saturday, Dec. 17, offering local children the opportunity to secretly purchase an item for a family member or friend at a very affordable price. Pictured from left: Judy Colligan, Annika Hamilton, Paula McCarthy and Lyn LeClair.

TOWN OF SMITHS FALLS NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT 96 Lombard Street Owner: Pardeep Rai Agent: Kollaard Associates Engineers TAKE NOTICE: The Council of the Corporation of the Town of Smiths Falls will hold a public meeting on the 19th day of January, 2017 at 5:00p.m. in the Fire Department Boardroom of Town Hall, 77 Beckwith Street North, to consider a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment under Section 34 of the Planning Act. TAKE NOTICE: That the subject lands are also subject to an application for Site Plan Control Agreement (File: SP-03-16) ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: For more information about this matter, including information about preserving your appeal rights, contact the undersigned. DATED AT THE TOWN OF SMITHS FALLS, _________________________ THIS 16th day of DECEMBER, 2016 Niki Dwyer, Senior Planner Town of Smiths Falls Telephone: 283-4124 Email: ndwyer@smithsfall.ca EXPLANATORY NOTE Location and Site The proposed Amendment affects the lands located at 96 Lombard Street, adjacent to the local WalMart (114 Lombard Street). Purpose and Effect of the Amendment The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment would bring the subject lands into conformity with the Town of Smiths Falls Official Plan and recognize the lands under the municipalities Zoning Bylaw. The proposed amendment will re-zone the lands to Highway Commercial (C3) and Open Space (OS), with a floodplain and Wetland Adjacent overlays as identified in the submitted Environmental Impact Statement. The re-zoning of the property is intended to permit the construction of an automobile gas-bar and carwash facility. KEYMAP AVAILABLE AT TOWN HALL

Connected to Your Community - SF7 - Thursday, December 22, 2016

OPINION

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Experiences, not gifts to reduce holiday stress

Remember When

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From the Who’s Who in Smiths Falls, 1924, this photo is the inside of what was called the Rideau Theatre, built in 1912 by Mr. B. H. Soper. This was one of the best appointed “houses” in the Ottawa Valley. The theatre had always endeavoured to show the latest movies and best road attractions and enjoyed a large patronage. If you have an old photo to share drop by the office at 65 Lorne St., Smiths Falls, or email a photo to the news editor, ljweir@metroland.com.

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or years I've been a last minute shopper, scrambling around on the last days before Christmas trying to find gifts for everyone on my list. The shopping isn't sentimental and certainly doesn't bring me joy. Now, I'm no scrooge. I like the holidays. I enjoy spending time with family and friends, eating delicious food and having some welldeserved time off work. My memories around the holidays as an adult aren't about what Santa did or didn't bring anymore - it's about the quality time spent with those I love. So, while I'm scrambling around in the mall - often on Christmas Eve - I question, why do we even give gifts at all? It's not because I'm cheap or not caring, it just seems that not giving could be a very logical solution to reduce stress people feel around the holidays. On the radio last week there was a whole segment dedicated to "last-minute shoppers" and about how stressful it must be - and let me tell you, it is. And even for shoppers who get all their lists checked off well before Dec. 24, the stress and pressure still exists. For those who can't afford to buy Christmas presents, the pressure can be even greater because there's a feeling of inadequacy that comes with not providing what others can, even if it ultimately doesn't even matter. But even though I fit into the category of people who "can afford to buy gifts," when I look at my credit card bill after all is said and done I'm always panicked. Hundreds and hundreds of dollars fly out of my account every year - and for what? I know that people get joy out of opening presents and giving but most of the time the "giving" isn't accompanied by well-meaning thoughts - for many (me included) it's about flying into stores at the last minute to find something, anything, that will make the other people on my list happy because I didn't have any time to go out, or even think about presents before

Montague Fire Fighters awarded On Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Montague Township Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, three firefighters from the Montague Township Volunteer Fire Department were recognized for receiving their Provincial Fire Services Long Service Awards. Pictured from left to right: Firefighter Wayne Convey (40 Years Long Service Bars), Fire Chief Miles Greer (20 Years Long Service Medal) and Captain Donald McConnell (40 Years Long Service Bars).

EVELYN HARFORD View From Here having some brief time off. And I mean wouldn't we all survive if we didn't get six gift cards for Indigo, another plain cardigan or a set of Christmas pyjamas? I think the answer is yes. The holidays for me are about spending time with people I love and not about wasting that time in malls or wrapping gifts feverishly on Christmas Eve because I didn't have time in my busy days to get out to shop or sit for hours online trolling through lists on Amazon before the 24th. If we all decided even for just one year to not give gifts and maybe instead volunteer together or give money to charity, would the world fall apart? No, it might even be a little bit better. The holidays shouldn't be about stress or pressure or stuff. It's about experiences. We could all spend a little less time at the malls or clicking around online stores, save our money and energy, and enjoy the holidays more thoroughly. I'm not saying don't buy gifts if you really want to, but just know that buying gifts isn't an absolute. Yes, it seems like it's a required element of the holidays - but you can opt out if you want. You can have a conversation with your family and loved ones about skipping the "traditional" gifting tradition, which these days is more about the stuff rather than the meaning anyways. You might even be surprised by their responses - many people I talk to lately seem to feel the same way I do. Which is not to say that giving and receiving gifts isn't fun - it's just more stress than it's sometimes worth. And when all you have in life is your health and happiness - why not make these things a priority during the holidays?

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Connected to Your Community - SF8 - Thursday, December 22, 2016

Sounds of the season

Max Bumstead plays the sax.

The St. John Catholic High School band played a series of concerts this week at Catholic feeder elementary schools. On the morning of Monday, Dec. 19, they played their first school, St. James the Greater, in Smiths Falls,

Letter to the Editor

Writer hopes to shed light on policing for residents DEAR EDITOR:

As a resident of Smiths Falls I’m a very concerned taxpayer. I would like to commend all the staff for the service reviews that they are doing for all departments under the umbrella of the longterm financial sustainability plan. I was very impressed with Director (Troy) Dunlop’s service review of public works at a previous committee of the whole meeting on how his department was moving forward with savings for now and the future. After looking over Smiths Falls’ first draft of the 2017 budget it’s quite clear if we are going to make inroads into our current infrastructure deficit there has to be some cuts or changes to our current level of services offered to maintain our current tax base. The police services budget is 28.5 per cent of the total budget. Unfortunately council cannot alter the police service budget. Therefore it’s about time that Smiths Falls looks at another policing model. The feasibility study that we paid $15,000 for shows that we are paying way too much for policing for a town’s population of

8,407. The provincial average is one officer for every 700 residents. Smiths Falls is one officer for every 350 residents. We have a total of 24 uniform officers, which equates to twice as many officers as the provincial average. Rideau Lakes has a population of 10,500 and their policing comes to 10 uniform officers. Total cost of policing for Rideau Lakes is $2,166,443. I checked Rideau Lakes website and it says that the 2016 budget total expenditures was $2,158,262 for police services. Smiths Falls total cost for policing is $4,742,600 that is a difference of $2,516,157. Over 10 years that would equate to over $25,000,000 in savings. That money along with federal and provincial grants could go nicely in repairing the much needed infrastructure deficit and satisfy the town new Asset Management Plan that currently has 3.38 per cent tax increase over the next several years to satisfy this plan of infrastructure deficit. Also our neighbouring municipalities were very happy with their current policing arrangement. The OPP do a great job in policing over 90 per cent of municipalities in

Ontario. I believe some of our current council promised to look into policing at the last election campaign. Also Perth has just recently changed to OPP in 2013, which is a town of our size and they are saving over a $1,000,000 a year. They also only had 15 uniform officers including police chief and deputy chief when they disbanded to OPP. In closing I hope this sheds some light into our current situation. Ken Manwell, Smiths Falls

Desmond Devoy/Metroland Kensley Schonauer, a right jolly elf, Cameron Irwin plays the flute during the concert in kept the head of her flute warm Smiths Falls at St. James the Greater. with a little toque.

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Connected to Your Community - SF9 - Thursday, December 22, 2016

Lombardy Public School continues annual Christmas lunch tradition

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Students of Lombardy Public School chow down at their annual Christmas meal held at the Lombardy Agricultural Society’s building on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016. Parents, teachers and volunteers and donors like Dan Andress, of Andress’ Your Independent Grocer all help out to make the magic happen.

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Santa hands out candy canes at the Lombardy Public School’s annual Christmas meal held at the Lombardy Agricultural Society’s building on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016.

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Shannon Dagg, serves food to children from Lombardy Public School at their annual Christmas lunch held at the Lombardy Agricultural Society’s building on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016.

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EAT IT! Choose foods produced organically, locally and in season. Support your regional farmers and farming industry: buying locally and in season is better for the environment than buying foods that have been shipped hundreds of kilometers to your local market.

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Sunday, January 1, 2017 New Year’s Day Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Carillon Music 1:00 p.m.

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Bettyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s luncheon for those in need continues through new community partnership Evelyn Harford

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Smiths Falls Lioness, Betty Laronde, 76, spearheaded a weekly lunch served to those in need through the Lions Club 12 years ago despite battling lung cancer and being told she had six months to live. And for over a decade, with the help of her son, daughter, husband, and a group of loyal volunteers, Laronde was able to run the lunches with ease. But last year, she came to the realization that she couldn't continue serving her lunches because of a number of health issues which include her current battle with leukemia - leaving many in the community who relied on the lunches to find somewhere else to go. "I worried the luncheon would be gone," said Laronde. Laronde said with her recent deterioration in health she needed to transition primary responsibility for the lunch. So, she approached the St. Vincent de Paul Society to help take on her tradition in partnership with the Lions Club. And St. Vincent de Paul Society was pleased to take up the call to action last November.

"We came here to keep her lunch alive," said Carol Kilty, a society member, as she took a break from her marathon in the kitchen, helping alongside the St. Vincent's members who peeled copious amount of potatoes and roasted a ham to perfection. Last year's Christmas luncheon had more than 50 attend - and a similar amount tricked through the doors this year to enjoy a freshly prepared holiday meal complete with potatoes, turnip and ham served with delicious pineapple slices. "We are trying to make that transition as smooth and successful for her and for the community as possible," said Patrick Boyle, a member of the Smiths Falls St. Vincent de Paul Society. Laronde said the need for the lunch fluctuates throughout the year and surprisingly, Christmas isn't necessarily the busiest time of year - she said when school is out in July there are lots more young people who come out. Laronde said the lunch isn't just for what she called the "hidden population" of people living on the streets or who rely on couch surfing - it's also a social gathering place where people can come, talk and enjoy a nice meal. Pearl Rice, 85, who goes out to

many of the luncheons held at the Lions Den said the warm meal provided is a luxury for her. "I look forward to it and I get out of the house," she said. And every time she comes out, Rice said she leaves a donation. The group receives donations from local churches, like the Presbyterian Church's ladies mission who donate toiletry supplies given out on the third Wednesday of the month, other service groups and various businesses in town. The lunch also relies on money received through donations, like those given by Rice, and raffle draws. "We wouldn't survive without the community," said Laronde. And although donations are warmly accepted, Laronde adds that no one is ever turned away. Service clubs are generally in decline and the community needs to rally together to continue to support its citizens through service work, she added. The lunch's continuation through a strong community partnership is an example of just that. Laronde said when she started the luncheon 12 year ago it was spurred on by the cessation of the Trinity Church's lunch program - and took

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Lions Club members and St. Vincent de Paul members work side by side to help deliver a special holiday lunch for the homeless at the Lions Den on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016. three years of convincing before it became a reality. "We as service clubs have to fit in together," she said. The lunches aren't just hosted at the Smiths Falls Lions Den during the holidays - they're held weekly and usu-

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The Smiths Falls Jr. A Bears dropped a 4-1 decision to the Cornwall Colts on Friday, Dec. 16 in Cornwall in front of just under 1,000 fans. The loss sees the Bears sitting three back of the Brockville Braves in CCHL league standings with a little better than .500 record on 17 wins and 15 losses for 28 points. Carleton Place is at the top with 54 points on 27 wins and 10 losses. Ottawa (24-9), Hawkesbury (23-13), Kemptville (21-15), and Cornwall (20-12) are sitting in the top six spots respectively. On Friday in Cornwall, the Bears held at 1-0 lead thanks to a goal from Cole Busschaert who was unassisted just 17 seconds into the game. File photo In the second, Cornewll’s Jeremy McFarlane scored the tying goal on The Smiths Falls Bears have been so close but yet so far from a win as of late. Friday, they the power play from Grant Cooper lost a tough one in Cornwall. and Tanner Spink. The 1-1 tie held up until the third when Tristan Conrad scored the BLOW OUT SALE on NOW… short-handed goal which turned out Save up to 50% on selected to be the winner. Konnor MacCormic scored the Toys and Christmas products! insurance goal on the power play before Brennan Markell added the team’s final goal with ampty-net shot as Cornwall notched the 4-1 win. Liam Lascelle was the winning goalie with 25 saves while Bo Taylor Stop in to view our took the loss with 33 saves. HUGE sElEction The Bears were hit with 25 minutes of toys in the penalty box on seven infractions. Cornwall had four minors. for this Christmas Season!

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The Lanark County junior boys volleyball (large schools) championships were held at The Stewart School in Perth on Wednesday, Dec. 14, with 10 schools vying for the top spot. Stewart won the tournament, their first win at the competition since 2014, beating Queen Elizabeth school, who were the champs last year. Here, a Chimo Public School player from Smiths Falls gets some serious air, to the admiration of his team mates, on the court. Chimo made it to the semi-finals but were defeated by Stewart, 2-0.

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Collecting for the food bank Submitted photo

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Smiths Falls resident wins gold medal from the Royal Conservatory of Music Maya Forbes, 12, of Smiths Falls, has won a Gold Medal for scoring the top mark in Ontario on The Royal Conservatory's Level 3 Speech Arts and Drama examination. She received the award at a recent ceremony in Toronto at The Royal Conservatory's national headquarters. Maya studies speech arts with local teacher Morna Douglas. Regional gold medals are awarded each academic year (Sept. 1 to Aug. 31) to conservatory examination candidates in Preparatory A and B and Grades 1 to 10 who achieve the highest mark in their respective province or designated region. Eligible candidates must score at least 80 per cent on their practical examination and must have completed the co-requisite theory examinations for their respective grade and discipline. Gold medal ceremonies are held annually in cities across Canada, often in conjunction with convocation ceremonies, to recognize students' achievements and acknowledge the contributions of their teachers. The Royal Conservatory of Music is one of the largest and most respected music and arts education institutions in the world. Providing the definitive standard of excellence in music education through its curriculum, assessments, performances, and teacher education programs, The conservatory has had a substantial impact on the lives of millions of people globally. The Royal Conservatory Certifi-

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The students and staff at Merrickville Public School have been busy gathering food donations for the Merrickville Lions Club Christmas hampers. Pictured, grade six students at MPS display some of the non-perishable items they have collected to date. Jennifer Westendorp/ Metroland

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Merry Christmas everyone! Helpful hints for the cold temperatures night. On the way home, for the last few blocks, turn the heater temp down all the way to cold. This will reduce the amount of moisture that can coat the inside of the glass surfaces on your auto. Don't forget to remove all floor mats from time to time during the slushy weather to bring them into the house to let them thoroughly dry out. • On the topic of windshields, now is the time to check them for any stone chips. Even the smallest mark can lead to a major crack when there is a large

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temperature difference between the outside and inside of the glass. Stone chip repairs are certainly a lot cheaper and more convenient to take care of

than windshield replacements. • Avoid short runs with your vehicle on extremely cold days. The amount of power drained from your battery is very hard and slow to replace by the vehicle's charging system. Just a few quick stop and start jaunts with the heater, defroster, and lights on, can discharge even the best battery. If you do have to make a quick run, make sure the vehicle gets up to full operating temperature before shutting it off and use the electrical systems on it sparingly. Shut the defroster off as soon as it's done its job and keep the blower fan off the highest setting. If you're stuck in slow traffic, drop the transmission down a gear or two to increase the engine speed and thus your charging system's output. As always, please accept my wishes

for the best Christmas and New Year and bring your family and loved ones the greatest gift you can; simply yourself, home safe and sound from seasonal travels. If you have any questions, opinions, or stories on anything automotive please drop me a line, [By email to emc@perfprint.ca or directly to bjoeturner@hotmail.com listing 'Question for the Car Counsellor' on the subject line or by post to Metroland Media, 65 Lorne St., P.O. Box 158, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4T1]. When using regular mail, please supply a phone number if you seek direct contact (due to volume I can't always promise replies). Yours in service Brian Turner

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"Hi Brian, I am thinking of purchasing a portable car battery charger for my son who has been stranded a few times with a dead battery. Do they work?" Thanks, Brenda Portable car boosters can be a great idea and with the advancements in lithium battery technology, they're now pocket-sized and very light weight with the same punch as a large auto battery. Consumer Reports recently tested several (ranging in price from $75 to $125 US) and here are their results: "Of the 10 units we tested, we awarded 'Recommended' status to five: The Antigravity Batteries XP10, Spirit A8 Car Jump Starter, Bolt Power D28, New Brights Compact 12000mAH Mini Portable Car Jump Starter, and PowerAll PBJS12000R. These units provided strong jumpstarting performance, along with good accessory charging options. • The Antigravity Batteries XP-10 was clearly the best of the bunch, with two USB ports, several laptop connection options, and best-in-test device charging capacity. • Spirit and Bolt Power's booster packs have laptop adaptors and good device charging times, but only a single USB port. • The boosters from New Brights and Powerall have two USB ports, but they lack laptop connectors and ranked toward the bottom in device charging capacity." I might add that like any rechargeable power supply unit, they're only good if you keep them charged. With portable packs such as The Antigravity XP-10, this one is in the Walmart online catalogue for $269 Canadian. When you consider you can do a lot more with these units than just boost an auto, they can be a real nice stocking stuffer for just about anyone. Seeing that the first deep-freeze of the season has hit us, I thought it would be a great time to remind everyone of a few tricks of the road to keep our vehicles humming and us safe during our travels. • If your vehicle is equipped with a block heater, use it! When the mercury dips below -20 degrees C, it's a great idea to give your ride a few hours of engine heater time. A simple outdoor electrical socket timer makes this an effortless way of ensuring solid reliable start-ups along with almost instant heat from the cabin HVAC and better fuel economy. If your vehicle doesn't have a block heater and you haven't the time to get one, a technician's trouble light with a metal bulb cage and a 60-watt incandescent light can work just as well. Place it under the hood, facing the engine and/or battery (preferably both if possible) and make sure it's nowhere near anything that can melt. • To avoid heavy interior windshield frosting let your auto's wet floors cool down a bit before parking for the

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RSA Canada: Nine things you should do for safer winter driving With winter here, RSA Canada, a leading general home and auto insurer, is urging drivers to exercise more caution on the road than normal. The warning comes as Canadians prepare for an extreme winter, according to the Canadian Farmers' Almanac. "Extremely cold temperatures, intense snow storms and blizzard conditions have been forecast for the months ahead, so now is the time to get prepared," RSA Canada spokesperson Brodie Bott says.

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, someone is interested in what you have to say, especially with regard to a personal issue. You’re not quite sure if you’re ready to reveal all that much to others. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, plans go well for you this week and you will follow through with the tasks you need to tackle. You may need to tweak a few things in the days to come, however. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you may not see eye-to-eye with a few close friends this week, but you can push past this and your friendship will endure. Try to find some common ground. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 A series of new ideas might make you everyone’s best friend this week, Cancer. Your brain is working overtime, and you may be shocked at what you can accomplish. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Try something new this week, Leo. Make it something as simple as taking Here’s How It Works: a new route to work or school or trying a new recipe in the kitchen. New experiences may surprise you. Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric Virgo, you have a strong sense of pride and don’t like to give up on things clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! prematurely. But this week you have to respect another’s perspective and concede a point. Connected to Your Community A/CP/K/P/SF - 23 - Thursday, December 22, 2016

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, navigate a sticky situation as carefully as possible. Many may come to you for advice, but try not to get too involved in a conflict that has nothing to do with you. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 You will be full of energy this week and ready to handle just about anything that comes your way, Scorpio. You may gain some admirers after your even-keeled handling of a situation. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Big plans this week does not mean you can pass up on your existing responsibilities, Sagittarius. Try to make time for everything, and delegate any tasks that you can. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Keep listening when others around you are talking, Capricorn. You can learn valuable lessons just by sitting back and listening to what others have to say. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, others’ charitable spirits prove contagious this week. Explore the volunteer opportunities available to you and don’t be afraid to try something new. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 You may crave change this week, Pisces. Even small changes can make a difference. Try to incorporate new experiences into your days 1222

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KEMPTVILLE Mills’ Seniors Services, Weekly Foot Care Clinics, Alison Kaczan RPN provides care, at the Mills’ Seniors Services Office, 67 Industrial Drive. Call 613-256-4700 for appointment. Perth Community Christmas Day Dinner, Code’s Mill, Banquet Hall, Dec. 25, doors open 11:30, Dinner 12. Call or website if you require a ride, meal delivered or like to volunteer. 613-326-8365 www.perthcommunitychirstmasdaydinner.org

Blood Donor Clinic, North Grenville Municipal Centre, Thursday December 22, 12:30-3:30pm and 5:008:00pm. Sponsored by the Kemptville Masons. Book an appointment at blood.ca North Grenville Toastmasters meet 1st, 3rd Thursday every month. O’Farrell Financial Services, Boardroom (292 County Rd. 44). 7 p.m. Learn comunication/leadership skills. “Pyjama Jam” Tuesdays 5-7:30 p.m. 207-215 Sanders St. Info: (613)2582225 or 1(866)433-8933 ext 2374.

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 Baptist Church, 299 Bridge St., Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 7:00 p.m. Christmas Day Worship Service at 11:00 a.m. Christmas Eve Service, Saturday December 24th, at 5 pm at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. Everyone is welcome. Community Home Support- Carleton Place- Foot Care Clinics, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Call Home Support for more information and to book appointments 613-253-0733. Community Home Support Friday Lunch Bunch, Fridays (January 6, 13, 20, 27) at Beckwith Township Hall, at 12 noon. Transportation available. Info/reservation: 613-253-0733. Curling -Adult Drop- In every Monday and Wednesday afternoons 1 to 3 pm. Come and join us at the Carleton Place Curling Club 120 Patterson Cr.. Coffee and cookies every Monday. Need to lose some weight, come and join us at TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), a non-profit weight loss support group. Monday evenings 5:307pm, Legion, 177 George St., Info: Leanne 613-253-2013. New Years Eve, Carleton Place Legion, Dec 31. Music: The Barking Spiders, midnight lunch served. 613257-1727 info. St. James Anglican Church, Franktown, invites you to join in the Christmas Eve Service, Saturday December 24, 8:30 p.m. and on Sunday January 1st @ regular service 9 a.m. Everyone is Welcome. Zion-Memorial United Church: Christmas Eve Services, Saturday, December 24, 5 p.m. family service, 7:30 p.m. Communion Service. Christmas Day Service, Sunday, December 25, 10:30 a.m. 37 Franklin St. Info: 613257-2133

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

MERRICKVILLE Merrickville Legion General Meeting, 7pm, Jan 3. Merrickville Legion New Year’s Day Levee, all welcome. Pot Luck menu, join us on the first day of a New Year. New Year’s Eve Party, Dec. 30. Music by Elise & Company, luncheon after countdown. Tickets: Branch 613269-3338 or 613-269-3234. Merrickville Legion

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. 613-2674848, 613-267-6039. Bridge, Perth Duplicate Bridge Club meets 7:00 p.m., Thursday, December 29 at Perth Civitan Club. For partnership contact Bert Picard 613267-5305. Men’s group, 1st Wednesday evening (January 4). Teens on up, All men warmly welcomed and respected. Bust isolation, build community. Details 613-267-8308. Monthly Blood Pressure Clinic at the Factory entrance A in Perth. Takes place the 3rd Wed. of the month 11 - 2 pm. Call 613-267-7000 New Year’s Eve Dance, Legion, Branch 244, 26 Beckwith Street East, December 31, bring in the New Year with Tom and Terry at the Tay River

Lounge. Tickets in the Tay River Lounge. Dancing from 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Seniors Shopping Bus Trip, 3rd Tues of the month. Space limited. Call 613-267-7000 to reserve your seat. St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Feast of the Holy Family: Fri., Dec. 30: 9 am; Family Blessing Service: Fri., Dec. 30: 6:30 pm. Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God: Sat., Dec. 31: 5:15 pm; Sun., Jan. 1: 9 & 11 am. Everyone is welcome. St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Christmas Eve: Sat., Dec. 24: 5 & 7:30 pm; Christmas Day: Sun., Dec. 25: 10 am. Everyone is welcome.

RURAL Archives Lanark, open every Friday & Saturday, 10-3 pm, 1920 Con.7, Drummond (former Drummond Township Office near Drummond Center.) Info: 613-267-2232 or 613 256-3130. Best Possible Start Drop-In. Parenting information and support. 1st and 3rd Monday’s each month, 9:3011:30 a.m. Country Roads CHC, 4319 Cove Road, Portland. Info: Early Years Team, 613-272-2799 or 1-888-9989927. Bid Euchre, Every second Monday night, Dec 12 & 26, 7:00 p.m. Tatlock Community Hall. Bid euchre every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. Montague & District Seniors Club, 658 Rosedale Rd S. (613)2838482. Bingo, Elgin Lions Club Hall, every Thursday night, 7 p.m. Smoke free. Christmas Eve Services will be held at Althorpe United Church, 2686 Althorpe Road at 6:00 pm, and at Calvin United Church, 364 Cameron Side Road at 8:00 pm. Everyone welcome. Christmas Eve, St. George’s Anglican Church, Clayton. Shepherd’s pie and angel cake 5-6:30pm, Christmas Carols 6:45pm, Family Eucharist Worship Service 7pm. www.stgeorgechurchclayton.webs.com Clayton Hall, New Years Eve, December 31, 8-2am. Tickets 613-2560740. Proceeds to Clayton Hall. Exercise lead by a Registered Kinesiologist every Thursday, Country Roads Community Health Centre, Portland. Sponsor: Rideau Valley Diabetes Service/Telemedicine. Intermediate 9:30-10:30, Beginner 10:4511:45. Call 613-284-2558, to arrange for your personal assessment before starting this program. Horseshoes, Toledo Legion, every Tuesday, 7 p.m. sharp. All welcome. New Horizon Club -Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday Sept to May - New Horizon Club meets in the Burritt’s Rapids Community Hall. Most meetings at

2:00 pm. Potlucks and special meetings with meals at 12 noon. For info call Janet at 613-260-2737. Portland Community Luncheon, Thursday, December 29, noon, Portland United Church. Menu: 2 kinds of soup, tortière, salad and dessert. Everyone welcome! Saturday December 31 -Montague & District Senior Citizens Forget Me Not Club Inc, 658 Rosedale Rd S, New Years Eve Celebrations, potluck supper at 6 p.m. followed by euchre, games and fellowship. Spaghetti Night- First Friday every month, Jan 6, 5-7 p.m. Legion, Br. 231, Portland. St. Andrew’s United Church, Toledo Christmas Eve service on December 24 at 5 pm. St Bedes Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service, 1641 Rosedale Rd North, Montague. Saturday, December 24, 4 p.m. Support Group for individuals whose lives have been affected by mental health issues or trauma. Wednesdays, 1-3pm in the library, Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1817 Richardson Side Road (at Huntmar), Carp

SMITHS FALLS 4 hand euchre, Wednesday, December 28, 7:00 p.m. downstairs at the Legion, Main St. Good prizes, good food. 613-284-1074. 40 Plus Singles Dinner & Dance, Civitan Club, #12468 Hwy 15, Smiths Falls, Saturday, January 7th, Dinner at 7 PM dance to follow. Bid Euchre, Every Monday evening, 7 p.m., Legion Br 95. Bingo, Every Thursday evening, 7 p.m. (canteen open from 4:30-7 p.m.) Royal Canadian Legion Br 95. Club 60 at Smiths Falls Legion, Branch 95, invites everyone for meeting & fun games. 1:30 pm. on last Tuesday of every month. Contract Bridge, Hanley Hall, downstairs, Wednesday, December 28, 1 p.m. Info: 613-283-6116. Darts, Friday 8 p.m. Mixed. Legion. Darts, Tuesday, 7 p.m. Singles. Royal Canadian Legion, 7 Main St E. Duplicate Bridge, Every Monday evening, 7 p.m., Legion Br 95. Duplicate Bridge Lessons with Games, Every Tuesday afternoon, 1 p.m., Legion Br 95. Duplicate Bridge Lessons with Games, Every Tuesday afternoon, 1 p.m., Legion Br 95. EA- Emotions Anonymous- 12step organization working toward recovery from emotional difficulties (marriage, children, grief, etc). Meetings (every Tuesday)- December 27, 7 p.m. Salvation Army Church (side

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door). 613-283-0960. Euchre Every Wednesday Evenings, 7p.m. Canadian Room, Legion Br 95. Gentle Exercise, Rideau Valley Diabetes Services, 9:30-10:30 every Wednesday. Work at your own pace. Can help to maintain or improve strength, cardio and balance, and it’s lots of fun! Info: 613-284-2558. Monday Night Bid Euchre, Smiths Falls Legion, 7 p.m. Info 613-283-3292 Open Mic, Every Tuesday evening, 8 p.m., Canadian Room, Royal Canadian Legion Br 95. Research your ancestors/learn indexing, Wednesday, December 28, 2-4 pm, Family History Center inside the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 7283 Roger Stevens Dr. Contact: Lisa Trodden 613-283-0711 or ltrodden@cogeco.ca Youth Darts, Every Saturday 10 a.m.-noon, ages 5-18, 7 p.m., Legion Br 95.

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Donald Harold Bryan August 1932- December 2016 We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to our family and friends for your compassionate acts of kindness during the recent loss of my husband and our father, Don Bryan. Your thoughtful cards, phone calls, gifts of food, emails, flowers and memorial donations will never be forgotten. Thank you also to those who attended the visitation and funeral service honouring Donnie’s life. To the dedicated ambulance attendants, the Bayfront Health Centre in Dade City and the Sunset Point Funeral Home in Clearwater, Florida, we express our utmost thanks. To our dear and longtime friend, Donna Garvin, we thank you for your touching funeral tribute. Your words brought strength and comfort to our hearts. You knew him well! Donnie would have been so proud of his sons for acting as pallbearers: Harold, Gary, Kent and Shawn as well as his grandchildren: Erika and Michael and also his honourary pallbearers: Kurtis, Steve and Jason. We will long remember with appreciation the kind and professional manner of the staff at Barclay Funeral Home in Brockville. Donnie we love you. You will be forever in our hearts. Sincere thanks to all from: Betty Bryan and family Also Donnie’s sisters: Jean, Marina and Bette

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Scharf, Lena “Aldean” (nee Chambers) 1922-2016 # 1 Senators Fan

Predeceased by loving husband Clayton and brother Stanley (Kaye) Chambers. Cherished mother of Kevin (Debbie). Wonderful grandmother of Erin (Brad), Megan (Jamie) and Shawn (Tracy). Great-grandmother of three treasured great-grandchildren, Brooklyn, Gracie and Brynlee. Aldean died peacefully, with dignity, at Gillies Corners surrounded by her loving family. Friends visited the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place on Sunday, December 18, 2016 from 5 p.m. until time of service in the Chapel at 7 p.m. with Rev. Bob Hill officiating. Spring interment at Maplegrove Cemetery, Kanata. For those desiring, a donation to the Cancer Society or CHEO would be appreciated. www.barkerfh.com

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Annie went to be with her Lord in hospital, Perth on Sunday, December 18th, 2016 at the age of 91 years. She was the cherished sister of Howard (Marilyn) Dodds, Mary (Samuel) Arendt, Ralph (Ruth) Dodds, Gilbert (Barbara) Dodds and Malcohm (Marilyn) Dodds. Annie was the beloved aunt of Ed (Lucy), Charlotte (George) Covell, Esther (Kendall) Judd, Elizabeth (Dale) Sacksteder, (Dale) Fowler, Ken (Belinda), Keith (Sue), Wendy (Phil) Hayhoe, Laura (Glenn) Byme, Marj (Troy) Kilcup, Tom (Joanne), Ralph (Annie), Sheri (Greg) Moffatt, Les (Kate), Allison (Gary) Miles and the great aunt to fortythree great nieces and nephews and eight great-great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Ralph and Gertrude (Oliver) Dodds and her much loved first born niece Eunice Fowler. Annie worked for over thirty years at the head office of the Bank of Nova Scotia in Montreal. After she retired in 2005, Annie moved to Carolina Court to be closer to her family in Perth. The last six years, Annie has resided at Lanark Lodge. Throughout her lifetime, she has had a keen interest in all kinds of needlework and has kept her family and friends amply supplied with beautifully knitted and/or crotcheted clothing. The family wish to thank the staff at both Carolina Court and at Lanark Lodge for their long term loving and caring support. Your dedication and expertise, giving excellent personal care, and also providing interesting activities is very much appreciated. Special thanks to Dr. McLean and the staff at the Perth Hospital for their kind, compassionate care for our Annie and to the many wonderful friends who visited Annie frequently and gave her special joys. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral service was held in the Chapel on Wednesday at 10:30 A.M. Contributions in memory of Annie to the Gideon Bible Society would be appreciated. “With Christ which is far better” Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

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Died suddenly in Belleville in her 92nd year. Predeceased by her husband Harold R. Woods. Survived by her children Maxeen (Bill) McConachie, John (Kathy) Woods, Helen (Garry) Soloman, David (Donna) Woods. Also survived by her grandchildren Michael and Maeghan McConachie and 6 other grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and 2-fifth generation great, great grandchildren. Florence will be missed but fondly remembered by her family and many friends.

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Greer Alice Greer

Alice passed away with her family present in the Perth Hospital on Friday, December 16th, 2016 in her 98th year. She was predeceased by her parents Minnie (Dixon) and Joseph Sergeant, her beloved husband Wilbert, son Bryan, sisters Pearl Duncan and Edith Gibbs and brother Gordon “Mike” Sergeant. Alice will be sadly missed by her daughter Beverly (Jack) Stresman, grandchildren Lori (Paul) Hoffman and their family Taylor and Megan, Dean (Suzanne) and their family Sara and Emma and Bryan Greer (Andrea) and his family Noah and Isabelle. She will be sadly missed by sister-in-law Lois Sergeant, all her nieces, nephews, family and good friends. In addition to her family, Alice devoted her life to serving others. She joined the Perth Legion Ladies Auxiliary in 1953 and received numerous awards including a Life Membership for her dedication to the work of the branch. She also contributed many hours serving in numerous roles in St. Paul’s United Church for which she was honoured on several occasions. In 2006, Alice was presented with the Senior of the Year Award by the Town of Perth, from the Ontario Government. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St W., Perth on Monday December 19th, 2016 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. The funeral service was held in St. Paul’s United Church, Perth on Tuesday at 10:30 A.M. Interment, Elmwood Cemetery. In remembrance of Alice, memorial donations to the Royal Canadian Legion (Perth Branch) or St. Paul’s United Church would be appreciated. The Ladies Auxiliary of The Perth Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion honoured Alice with a service Monday December 19th, 2016 at 4:00 P.M. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

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Marie (née McEwan)

Peacefully at the St. Lawrence Lodge, Brockville on Saturday, December 17, 2016, at the age of 97 years. Beloved daughter of the late Benjamin and Olive (née Clements) McEwan. Predeceased by her loving husband Gordon Bellamy. Loving mother of Larry Daley (Sharon). Cherished Nana of Joanne Hawkins (Curt), Karen Daley and Brenda Giuseppin (Ed). Great-Nana of Jacob, Noah, Ruth, Joseph, Hana and Tiana. Survived by her sister Bernice and predeceased by her sister Margaret and brothers Harvey and Kenneth. Marie will be sadly missed by her nephew Harvey McEwan (Suzanne) and their family. A special thank you to the staff of St. Lawrence Lodge, Brockville for their wonderful care and compassion. Friends may visit the Brown Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 805 Prescott Street, Kemptville, on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 from 2 to 4 pm & 7 to 9 pm. Burial will take place at Kemptville Union Cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Lawrence Lodge Foundation or charity of your choice. Condolences/Tributes/Donations Hulse, Playfair & McGarry www.hpmcgarry.ca 613-258-2435

Desarmia, Thomas Emmett “Tom” Suddenly at home, on Saturday December 17, 2016, at the age of 57. Loving father of Dallas, Matthew (Tara) and Christian. Proud grandfather of Isaak, Dominik, Konnor, Kooper and Jackson. Loving brother of Marty, Cheryl (Kjeld) and Debbie (Robert). Cherished uncle of Tara, Kelly and Billy Taylor and Jesse Desarmia. Predeceased by his parents Marjorie and Martin and his brother Dale. Tommy will be missed by Leica MacFarlane, Terry and his many friends and family. Visitation took place at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place on Tuesday December 20, 2016, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Interment to take place at Malloch Rd. Cemetery, Arnprior. For those who wish, a donation to the Lung Association would be appreciated by the family. www.barkerfh.com

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Rick passed away at his beloved home at Black Lake on Sunday, December 18th, 2016 at the age of 69 years. Rick was predeceased by his parents Richard “Dick” and Marjorie (Forsyth) Kelly. He was the cherished husband of Nancy (McCord) Kelly and loved father of Kristine (Peter) Serjak and Katherine (Mark) Dickey. Rick was the adored grandfather of Owen, Lucas and Benjamin Serjak and Connor and Thomas Dickey. He will be sadly missed by his sister Nancy (Gordon) Whitney, nephew Nathan, niece Joanna and brothers-in-law Donald (Joan) McCord, David (Pam) McCord all his relatives and friends in Perth, Ottawa and the Black Lake community. Rick retired after more than 30 years as a teacher and principal with the Carleton and Ottawa District School Boards. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Wednesday, December 21st, 2016 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday at 10:30 A.M. The family wishes to express their thanks to the CCAC Bayshore nurses, in particular Lesli Richmond for their care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Prostate Cancer Society or the Canadian Cancer Research Society would be appreciated. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

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Coates Laurette

Peacefully at home with her family by her side on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late Lorne Alexander. Loving mother of Laurie (Doug Gauthier) and Paul Coates (Tanya). Cherished Grandmother of Ashley (Donnie), Kaitlyn (Kody), Steven, Adam (Christina), Christopher (Kassi), Candice and Phillip. Loving Nanny to Louanne, Brook and Brody. Dear Sister of Marcel Cadot (Lefebvre). Predeceased by her parents Armand and Alice Cadot (nee Pigeon), and siblings Helene (Gerard Gendron), Jeanne (Claude Pilon), Therese (J. Paul Vezina), Leo Cadot (Francoise), Albert Cadot (Suzanne), Annette (Fred Bisonnette) Isidore Boucher (Yvonne), Auguste, Roger, Edmond, Ovila, JeanPaul, Andre and Aline Bergeron. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Biocremation has taken place, a Service to Celebrate Laurette’s life will take place at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, donations to any Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca

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HINDSHAW, ROBERT “BOB”

Peacefully at the Renfrew Victoria Hospital with loved ones by his side on Friday afternoon, December 16th, 2016; Robert L. Hindshaw; formerly of White Lake passed away following a valiant struggle with Alzheimer’s. He was 88. Beloved husband of Violet “Vi” Winship. Dearly loved “Dad” of Scott and his wife Dianne of White Lake. Dear grandfather of Christopher and Adam and great-grandfather of Jordan. Predeceased by his parents: William and Elizabeth Hindshaw and his brother, Bill Hindshaw (late June). Bob spent most of his working life as an optician. Upon retirement to White Lake, he became an avid golfer and spent many happy hours as marshall at the Madawaska Golf Course in Arnprior. He will be long remembered for his disciplined demeanor and his keen sense of humour as he kept things “moving along” on the fairways. A private family graveside service will take place at the White Lake Community Cemetery in the Spring of 2017. For those wishing to remember Bob, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer Society. In the care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior. Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

Michelle passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in hospital, Perth on Saturday, December 17th, 2016 at the age of 73 years. She was the dearly loved wife of Edward Whitworth and cherished mother of Shawn (Martine) Caverly, Barry (Janinna) Caverly, Lisa (Alberto) Sanchez and the late Brian Caverly. Michelle was also a proud grandmother to Sarah (Nick), Amanda (Kam), Kyle, Erin, Emma, Isabel and Andres as well as a great grandmother to Mackenzie, Hailey, Sydney and Roman. Michelle was also the proud step mother of Mark (Darlene) Whitworth, Shelly (late Bill) Goeke, Dana (Danny) Moline and the late Marsha Whitworth. As well as the proud step grandmother to Jenna, Andrea, Steven (Calie), Krista (Derek) and Jacob (Chelsea) and step great grandmother to Harper, Kingsley and Van. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Michelle is predeceased by her parents Fernand and Therese (Milette) DeRepentigny. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Saturday, January 7th, 2017 for a funeral service at 11 a.m., followed by a reception in the Blair & Son Family Centre. In remembrance of Michelle, memorial donations to the Perth Hospital or the Wheels of Hope, Perth-Huron District (Canadian Cancer Society) would be appreciated. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

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Veteran WWII Canadian Pacific Railway-Retired Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 240 Almonte At the Ottawa General Hospital, on Friday December 16, 2016, at the age of 90. Predeceased by his wife Marilyne, granddaughter Elizabeth, parents Agnes Housley and Jack Belisle, sisters Violet and Shirley and brothers Martin, William and Lawrence. He is survived by his sister Lenore and brothers Ivan and Donald, his children Wendy, John, Ronald and Kelly, grandchildren Candice, Stephanie, Ashley, Brittany, Joshua, Dallas, Jordan, Sierra his sunshine and great-grandchildren Jacob, Sophia and Elliott. John will be missed by his son-in-law and friend Edward Duff. Friends visited the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place on Monday December 19, 2016 from 12 noon until the Funeral Service in the Chapel at 2:00 p.m. Interment in the spring at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Almonte. For those who wish a donation to the Almonte Legion would be appreciated by the family. www.barkerfh.com

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Richard passed away tragically as the result of an accident on Saturday December 10th, 2016 at the age of 63. He was predeceased by his parents Lillian (Hannah) and Leo Herns, brothers Benny and Harold Herns and sister Roseanne Herns. He was the loved father of Benji (Kaley) and grandfather of James, Willow and Leo Herns. He will be sadly missed by brothers Carmen (Diane) and Norman (Diane) Herns, sister Leona Herns, his nieces, nephews, family, his cherished cat Tom and many friends. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home on Tuesday December 20th, 2016, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Family and friends gathered to celebrate his life in the Maberly Community Hall Wednesday December 21st 2016 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. In memory of Richard, those wishing are asked to consider a donation in his memory to the Lanark Food Bank. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

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WHITEN, William (Bill) It has been 28 years December 22, 1988. We won’t forget the way you smiled. The words you use to say The many things you did for us In your kind & caring way. We always wish – we had you back, For the good times and the bad We know we can only remember now, The loving man we once called Dad. Lovingly remembered Elaine, Terry, Neil, Linda, Bruce, Penny, Brian, Diane, Brent, Cara, Kim, Grandchildren

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

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In Memory, of Lonny McNeely April 9th 1965 - December 20th 2007 Your life was a blessing Your memory a treasure You are loved beyond words And missed beyond measure Love, Family & Friends

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GIFF Clarence December 24, 1911-October 26, 1990 Fern April 27, 1915-December 4, 1997 In loving memory of our dear Parents and Grandparents. 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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In memory of our dear parents and grandparents: Cathy Thomas – December 24, 2015 Neil Thomas – January 26, 2016 “When the night has been too lonely And the road has been too long, And you think that love is only For the lucky and the strong, Just remember in the winter Far beneath the bitter snows Lies the seed that with the sun’s love In the spring becomes the rose.” ‘The Rose’ – Bette Midler Thinking of you every day, Leah, Dave, Austin & Jordan Truscott Janine, Kevin, Sarah, Erin & Emily McLeod Brent Thomas

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Harper Joyce Helen (nee Beckett)

Peacefully at the Smiths Falls Hospital on Friday, December 16, 2016 in her 75th year. Treasured friend and companion of Ralph Mousseau. Loving mother of K. Steven Harper (Lynda Landriault) and Daniel S. Harper (Leah). Cherished grandmother of Amanda (Mark Graham) and Raven Salter, greatgrandmother of Mara, Taidyn and Mila Graham. Dear sister of Joan (the late Peter Smith) and Robert Beckett (Yantara). Predeceased by her beloved partner Martin Forsythe, her parents Charles and Helen Beckett, her brother Roger Beckett and sister Marilyn Severance. Joyce will be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Friends were invited to visit with the family at Lannin Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 from 11:00AM until time of Memorial Service in the Chapel at 1 o’clock. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Lung Association or L.A.W.S. would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca.

FITCHELL – PARK In loving memory of our parents, Velma Fitchell December 21, 2001 and John Fitchell March 15, 2014. John and Mary Park at Christmas and always. We thought of you with love today With memories that are sweet and true. We think of you in silence We often speak your names Now all we have are memories And your pictures in frames. Your memory is our keepsake With which we’ll never part God has you in His keeping. We have you in our hearts. Bill and Darlene Linton Dianne and Bill Park and Families

COYLE – In memory of Jean Mary Coyle (nee Harper) beloved wife, mother and grandmother who passed away too soon on December 24, 2009. God saw you getting tired, and a cure was not to be, so He put His arms around you and whispered, “Come to Me.” With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away, and although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. Love, Alfred Kevin, Julie, Ava Jean and Nicholas Catherine, Sean, Caitlin and Liam

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BAKER, Irma Elaine - In loving memory of a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who passed away December 20, 2011. Little did we know that morning God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone. For part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide. And though we cannot see you, you are always by our side. Your memory is our keepsake, With which we’ll never part. God has you in His keeping, We have you in our heart. Sadly missed, forever loved and remembered by Bev, Ron & Kyle Rachael, Jason & Evan

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CLASSIFIEDS John “Jack” Atherley In loving memory of a dear father, grandfather and great grandfather who passed away on December 14, 2015. On year has passed, our hearts still sore, As time rolls on we miss you more, Your welcome smile and pleasant face, No one can fill that vacant place. Forever loved, Sharon, Sandy and Families

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ARMSTRONG, Wm. Lyle – In loving memory of Lyle Armstrong who passed away December 23, 2014. Everyday in some small way, Memories of you come our way, Though absent, you are always near. Still missed, loved and always dear Love, Maureen and Family

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McLENAGHAN, Helen Jean – In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother who left us on December 25, 1994. I would give the world if I could say Merry Christmas to you today, To hear your voice, to see you smile, Would be my dearest wish this Christmas time. Lovingly remembered at Christmas, and always, by your children and grandchildren

IN MEMORIAM EVOY, Jean - In loving memory of my dear Mother who passed away December 26, 1996. It has been 20 years.

DUBERVILLE, Mikey Thinking of you at Christmas And how the family isn’t the same There’s this dull aching heartache When someone speaks your name. Sadly we can,t buy you toys for you Just silent tears that fall, For this time without you, Is the hardest of them all. Really missed, Love Mommy & Daddy

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FOR SALE A COMPETITIVE PRICE ON STEEL ROOFING IN STOCK - 29ga, Various colours,soffit & fascia Windows: REBAR, skylight sheets, custom trim. barn/door track & trolleys. Nails & Screws. Storage Sheds. Come see us for a price. Levi Weber, 2126 Stone Rd., RR#2 Renfrew Cedar pickets, rails, post & mill logs for sale,. Call or text 613-913-7958.

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HALLADAY, Lyman In loving memory of a dear Father and Grandfather who passed away

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He left so quietly His thoughts unknown But he left a memory We are proud to own. So treasure him Lord In your Garden of Rest Because here on earth He was one of the best. Forever loved and missed Daughter BillieJo, Donald, Granddaughters Brianna and Jaden

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“Call or email to Book Your Auction Today” Almonte Natural Foods LIQUIDATION & Auction 12 Mill Street, Almonte, Ontario Liquidation Tag Sale - Tuesday December 27th (10 am - 8 pm) (50-90% off all remaining stock) ***Wednesday December 28 - Live Auction starts at NOON - Doors open at 11 AM for public preview. All current stock, fixtures, security system, walk in coolers & more to be sold unreserved. No buyers premium. See web for 150+ pictures. Store is closed and everything will be sold. January 1 2017 - Annual New Years Day Antique & Collectible Auction *Doors open for Public Preview at 9am **Auction starts at 10 am SHARP. Unreserved. No Buyers Premium. To be held at Lombardy Agricultural Hall - 5 Kellys Road, Lombardy, Ontario. Military, Toys, Advertising, Glassware and much more. See web for 250+ pictures. Wednesday January 11 2017 - Anne & Vanessa’s Bake Shop Auction - All unreserved. No Buyers Premium. Located in the village of Balderson directly across from cheese factory. Public Preview starts 11am. Live auction starts NOON SHARP - nearly new fridges, freezer, Hobart mid size commercial mixer, bakeware, racks, displays, cash registers, store fixtures, Antiques & collectibles. Store is closing all will be sold. Saturday January 28 @ 1 pm - Waterfront Real Estate Auction, 36 King Street, Richmond, Ontario. OPEN HOUSE for the Real Estate Friday Jan 13 - 4 pm to 7pm, Saturday Jan 14 - 1 pm to 4 pm & Sunday Jan 15 - 1 pm to 4 pm Unique 3 bedroom home with inground pool and outbuildings on 3.5 acres of property in downtown Richmond. 350 foot private shoreline on Jock river. See website for more info and pictures.

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Hunter Safety/Canadian Fire-arms Courses and exams held once a month at Carp. Call Wenda Cochran Spencerville/Cardinal Area: 613-256-2409. Almost 3 park-like treed picturesque acres, charming, updated, 8 room home, FITNESS & huge 2 car heated garage, HEALTH 24 h.p. garden tractor and more included. $174,500. MLS. Gerry Hudson Free! Gym size NORDIC1-613-449-1668. Sales Rep- TRAK 990 Pro elliptical resentative Rideau Town trainer. Works well. You up. Perth and Country Realty LTD. pick 613-267-6148. Brokerage.

FIREWOOD 4Sale - Dry hardwood, stored inside. Delivery & pickup options. Call 613-257-5095 for details. 5 Generations of firewood sales, all hardwood, cut and split. Stored inside. 613-253-8006.

LAWN & GARDEN Ariens snowblower’s save $215-$540 on remaining stock. Free 5yr extended warranty if purchased before December 30th. Service after Sales since 1999. Pete’s Lawn & Marine 613-267-7053.

Firewood- Cut, split and delivered or picked up. Dry seasoned hardwood or softwood from $60/face WANTED cord. Phone Greg Knops (613)658-3358, cell (613)340-1045. Wanted - furnace oil, will Firewood For Sale, cut & remove tank if possible. split. Contact: Bell’s Ma- Call 613-479-2870. chining 613-267-1965

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MIDDLETON (DIX) – In loving memory of Donna Middleton (Dix) March 28, 1973-December 21, 2015 We do not need a special day, To bring her to our minds. The day we do not think of her, Is impossible to find. Each morning when we awake, We know that she is gone. And no one knows the heartache, As we try to carry on. Our hearts still ache with sadness, And secret tears still flow. What it meant to lose our daughter, No one will ever know. Our thoughts are always with her, Her place no one can fill. In life we loved her dearly, In death we love her still. While you dear daughter, Rest and sleep. Your loving memory we’ll always keep. We miss you Donna Love Mom, Dad, Barbara, Paulette and Andrew

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LOST INDOOR ONLY CAT since Sat. Nov 12th. From Gillies Corners (1012) Perth Rd. He has never been outside before. He is black and white (tuxedo colouring), neutered male, no collar, no microchip. His name is Neako, 12-13 years old. Very thin (has always had trouble keeping weight on). REWARD OFFERED please help me find him and bring him home. Please call Krista 613-299-4885.

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The Township seeks a dependable individual with knowledge of operating heavy equipment and road maintenance for the 2016/17 winter operating season. DZ license is preferred for this position. Rate of pay is $20.43 per hour. A copy of the job description is available at www.lanarkhighlands.ca on the “Career Opportunities” page. If interested submit your detailed resume and cover letter to Tom McCarthy at finance@lanarkhighlands.ca or by mail to 75 George Street, P.O. Box 340, Lanark, ON K0G 1K0 by 4:30pm on January 4, 2017. Note: The Township of Lanark Highlands is committed to an inclusive barrier free environment and will accommodate the needs of qualified applicants during the hiring process.

Rideau Community Health Services (RCHS) is a non-profit, fully accredited organization that offers primary health care and social services throughout Lanark, Leeds & Grenville. RCHS invites applications for the following positions.

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For more information and submission requirements, please visit our website at www.rideauchs.ca. RCHS is an equal opportunity employer, respecting and embracing the needs and diversity of our employees. If you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process, please call 613-269-3400 ext. 228. RCHS is supported by the South East Local Health Integration Network, the Ministry of Community & Social Services and the communities and people we serve.

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A detailed job description, for this position, can be accessed at www.carletonplace.ca Interested applicants are invited to submit an application in confidence by 3:30 PM January 11th quoting “Public Works Superintendent” Attention Human Resources by: Mail: Town of Carleton Place Email: hr@carletonplace.ca Facsimile: 613 257 8170 Attn: Human Resources 175 Bridge Street Carleton Place, ON K7C 2V8

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If you are service-minded, entrepreneurial and possess strong leadership skills, we would like you to join our family of operators and manage a MacEwen location in the Perth area. Investment required.

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Our Mission: A progressive community partner delivering an outstanding health care experience, guided by the people we serve, provided by people who care. Brockville General Hospital is a fully accredited multi-site facility serving a regional population of up to 96,000 and providing Acute Care, Complex Continuing Care, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care and Acute Mental Health Care services. We are situated on the beautiful St. Lawrence River in the heart of the famous Thousand Islands. The following opportunities exist to join our team.

Full Time Registered Nurse – Mental Health (Crisis Team) Under the supervision of the Unit Director, coordination of the Charge Nurse, and working as a member of the Unit team, the Registered Nurse is responsible for the provision of quality nursing care to a patient or group of patients. The provision of such nursing care is expected to be within the Standards of Nursing Practice (CNO) and the standards of the particular nursing unit. REQUIREMENTS: Education and Experience: • Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario • BScN is considered an asset • Post diploma Certification in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing considered an asset • Completion of Suicide Intervention Training and Crisis Management is considered an asset • Certified in CPR and First Aid • 3-5 years Mental Health experience, preferably in crisis or inpatient unit To apply for these opportunities please send a current resume on or before January 15, 2017 to: careers@bgh-on.ca We thank all applicants for their expressed interest; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted

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HELP WANTED

Casual Part-time Receptionist

The Village of MerrickvilleWolford requires an individual for the position of casual part time receptionist. Hours of work: 8:30 – 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday Salary based on experience. The full ad is on our website www.merrickville-wolford.ca “Apply/Register for” Thursday, December 29, 2016 at noon.

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1 & 2 bedroom apartment, 41 Sunset Towers, Perth, Available immediately. Contact Bud 613-267-0567

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Wanted to buy, horses, colts and ponies, all types. Contact Bob Perkins at 613-342-6030.

Carleton Place, 50 Bennett St., 1,200 sq. ft., four offices, showroom, boardroom, kitchenette. Also 1,000 sq. ft. store, highly visible, 56 Victoria, $975. 613-257-5711.

HELP WANTED

1 bedroom, upstairs apartment, available immediately, good location in Perth. No pets. First and last month’s rent and references required. 613-267-2593 1 Room for rent, 42 Church St West, Smiths Falls, full-time working quiet person, all inclusive, $120/wk. 613-812-2400. 3 bedroom smoke-free home, McDonald’s Corners overlooking Dalhousie Lake. 5 appliances included. Open concept with large sunroom. $1100 plus utilities. 613-264-0002

HELP WANTED

Lanark County seeks applications for a Temporary Full-Time Social Housing Clerk in our Social Services Department as soon as possible to approximately December 31, 2018 with the possibility of an extension.

TEMPORARY FULL-TIME (24 month contract)

SOCIAL HOUSING CLERK

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

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

Working Steam Tractors and stationary engines. Great for Christmas giving. w w w . y e s t e r yeartoyscanada .com. 16385 Telephone Road, Brighton. 613-475-1771 or 1-800-481-1353.

The Alzheimer Society Lanark Leeds Grenville is looking for Personal Support Workers for our Weekend Respite site in Smiths Falls Daytime, Afternoon and Midnight shifts may be available on a permanent or on-call basis. Our Respite runs Friday afternoons to Sunday afternoons. Previous experience with dementia care is recommended. Please e-mail your resume to Cathrine Maskell, Education and Support Coordinator cmaskell@alzllg.ca or mail to: The Alzheimer Society Lanark Leeds Grenville 115 Christie Lake Rd. Perth, ON K7H 3C6

Call or email us at 1 888 771-4740 ext 305 or m.laframboise@macewen.ca to inquire about becoming part of one of the fastest growing chains in Eastern Canada. HELP WANTED

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Horseshoeing & trimming. Certified Farrier, call John 613-267-7478.

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

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

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MANDATE: Provide clerical support to staff within the Social Housing Department to facilitate the operation of the division. For further details including qualifications and application deadline, visit our website at www.lanarkcounty.ca

FOR RENT

Smiths Falls, great 4 bedroom, 2 bath single family home, close to amenities, generous sized yard with 3 storage sheds, enclosed porch for storage, side deck and more, $1,300/month plus heat and hydro. First and last Carleton Place, 3 bed- required as well as referroom in older home, good ences. Available anytime. neighborhood, recently Please call 613-299-9380. renovated, fridge & stove included. Gas & hydro ex- Smiths Falls. Ground tra. Good references, first floor, 1 bedroom, quiet and last required. No pets. bldg. Newly decorated. $ 1 1 7 5 / m n t h . Non-smoker preferred. 613-257-4627. $650/month plus hydro. 613-285-7363 after 5 p.m. Carleton Place, Seniors 50’s Plus Building. No Smiths Falls, large 1 bedsmoking, no pets. First room apt, ground floor, pri& last months rent vate yard, Quiet adult $750.00 & up. 1 & 2 building. $895/mnth plus hybedroom apartments. dro, heat included. ReferencCall 613-863-6487 or es required. 613-366-9610. 613-720-9860 Smiths Falls. Three bedrooms, one bath, Colonel By Luxury adult garage. Fridge, stove, apartments. Close to electric fireplace. County Fair Mall in $1300/mth, incl. utilities. Smiths Falls. Air condi- References & credit check tioning, exercise room, required. Available Feb. 1. party room, library and C o n t a c t : elevator. 613-283-9650. erin_brown@hotmail.ca Arnprior, 4 bedroom house, 1-1/2 baths, large rooms, zoned commercial for business use also, first and last, credit check, $1,300 plus utilities. Available January. 613-818-2573.

Kemptville- 3 bedroom bungalow, $1,250/month plus utilities. Available January 1, 2017. First/last. References. 613-258-2502 leave message. Large Bachelor Apartment for rent in Perth. Very bright and clean. Completely renovated. $675.00 plus utilities. First and last month’s rent required. Available Jan 1st. 613-267-8714.

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Smiths Falls, 2 bedroom apartments, fridge, stove, utilities included. Freshly painted. Ceramic Tile. Hardwood floors. Available immediately. $750/month. First/last. 613-852-0118.

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

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

Smiths Falls, Toulon Place Apartments, 3rd floor, 2 bedroom $850/mth; Available December 1. Clean, quiet, secure building, live-in superintendent, ground floor laundry. 613-283-9650.

PERSONAL Alcoholics Anonymous 613-284-2696.

Are you concerned about someone’s drinking? There is help available for you in AL-ANON/Alateen. Call 613-284-6100, 257-3138, 272-3105, 203-3713, 826-2566, Perth, large bright condo 283-5038. in secure adult building, no smoking or animals. 6 appliances $1,500.00 utilities Overeaters Anonymous extra. Premier walk in 613-264-5158 bathtub 613-285-4510 Sharbot Lake Apartments LOST & FOUND available first of next month. Call Found lady’s ring, De613-253-6069. cember 3 in parking lot of Smiths Falls, 1 bedroom, Mac’s Milk on Townline, $700 utilities included. off- Carleton Place. Silver or gold. Text street parking. newly reno- white vated, available immedi- 613-296-0305 with description to claim. ately. 613-283-2266.

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Staff Accountant

We are a well established CPA firm located in Perth with a varied client base including small, medium and large corporations, not-for-profit entities and personal tax clients. We are currently looking for a Staff Accountant with accounting experience. This is a term position for a maternity leave replacement. You will work with a team of professionals who are committed to providing high quality and timely service to our clients. You will be expected to take a leadership role in the areas of client management, accounting engagements, taxation and general accounting. The ideal candidate will possess the following: Public accounting or other similar experience. Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills. Proficient in the use of Caseware, Caseview, Jazzit and Tax prep would be an asset.

Please respond to Box PE, c/o The Perth Courier, P.O.Box 158 Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4T1

Found ring, December 4 in parking lot of Movie Store on Franktown Rd., Carleton Place. Unusual design with engraving. Text 613-818-1957 with description to claim.

Seamless Eavestrough, renovations, deck restoration, roadside mowing, grading, painting, roofing, line painting, cottage jacking, fencing, dump runs. 613-257-8143 or 613-264-8143. Semi-retired, all home renovations, interior & exterior, years of experience. Call Brent 613-283-6088.

HELP WANTED Carleton Place, cleaning position, very part time, only as required, neat, tidy, thorough, $13.00 hr. Female preference. B.R. Realty. 613-257-5711. If you are proficient in Photoshop, able to multi task and work under pressure in a deadlinedriven environment, have great communication skills, and like challenges - we would love you to join our team at fast paced, local print shop. Knowledge of print shop production is an asset. Please e-mail to info@imagesperth.com

HELP WANTED Snow-plow Operators and shovelers, Perth area. Parttime or could lead to fulltime. Call 613-267-5460.

Lost- Peachface Lovebird “Max”, flew off November 30 from Perth. He’s trusting, playful and very tame. He’s green with a red band above his eyes. Please contact Steve 613-267-1195. Reward.

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

HELP WANTED

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PERTH PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING FIRM

SECRETARY/RECEPTIONIST

Our firm requires a secretary/receptionist (5 days per week) for a four month period starting in February. Interested applicants should possess advanced Word Perfect, Word skills and be familiar with other computer software programs such as Excel. The successful candidate must be personable, well organized and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Send your letter and complete resume with references to: Box PD c/o The Perth Courier, P.O.Box 158, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4T1

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Making healthier food and drink choices during the holiday season danielle labonte

Making healthy drink choices during the holidays can be difficult, especially with all of those holiday drinks like hot chocolate and apple cider! These drinks are tasty, but they can have a lot of sugar in them. We can enjoy these holiday favourites and cut back on the sugar by making them at home! Hot chocolate can be made using your favourite recipe, just add half the amount of sugar that the recipe calls for, and if you purchase apple cider, look for the unsweetened variety then heat it up on the stove at home. You can even get adventurous and add a cinnamon stick or orange zest to the apple cider while it is heating. To be sure you are drinking enough water during the busy holiday season, always keep a reusable water bottle on hand - this can be a helpful reminder to hydrate while on the go. If you are hosting a holiday event, have water available for your guests. Why not try offering pitchers of water naturally flavoured with fruit, vegetables, and herbs? This is a fun way for your guests to try something new! The night before your event, combine in a pitcher: two litres of water and two cups of the chopped fruit of your choice. Place in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve the water to be sure the fruit stays fresh. Eating mindfully through the holidays Eating mindfully and listening to our bodies' hunger cues is something we should try to do yearround, but it can be particularly

Nutrition Tips difficult during the holiday season with the change in our routines, all of the get togethers, and abundance of holiday treats! Mindful eating involves listening to the hunger and fullness cues that our bodies send to us throughout the day and means being aware of our eating habits. Some ways that we can eat mindfully include chewing our food completely before swallowing, and taking time to really savour and enjoy the aroma and taste of each bite. Creating a pleasurable eating environment is also an important part of mindful eating - this might mean playing relaxing music or decorating your dining room in a way that appeals to you. To do this during the holidays, my best tip is to listen to your body! If you are going to be having a large dinner, remember to still eat your regular meals throughout the day. Chances are, your body will be telling you that you're hungry long before dinner time! You might want to add in a snack or two as well; try fresh fruit with yogurt or nut butters, raw vegetables with hummus, or whole grain crackers with cheese. Arriving at a dinner hungry can make it difficult to eat mindfully, which might result in us overeating and feeling uncomfortable after the dinner. There will likely be a variety of foods that you are interested in eating at this dinner - and you can have them - just try putting smaller portions on your

plate and choose your favourites! Being active through the holidays My all-time favourite tip for being active through the holidays tip has to be to get outside and try something new! Enjoy the variety of weather that we are so lucky to experience here in Leeds, Grenville and Lanark. Why not explore one of the great local nature trails or plan an active get-together outdoors, such as ice-skating or snowshoeing, before your family's lunch or dinner? You could also make a family pact or a pact with a friend to do something active during the holidays together; set a date and time and stick to it. Another good tip is to keep a "fit kit" handy, so you will be prepared if an opportunity to be active comes up. A "fit kit" includes equipment that you need to do your favorite activities. It might include running shoes, or snowshoes, a change of clothes, yoga mat, a towel and wash kit, and winter clothing such as boots, hat, mitts, and a scarf. Don't forget to pack water and some snacks such as granola bars, almonds, or cheese and crackers in case you get hungry. Keep your "fit kit" ready to go, in your car, at the office or at home, so that you can take advantage of any unexpected free time that you get. For more tips and information, go to www.healthunit.org and check out the "physical activity" tab found on the left side of the page. For tips on healthy eating, visit www.eatrightontario.ca. Danielle Labonte RD, is a registered dietitian with the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit

Stress levels and favourite foods can affect your teeth The holiday season is here and the Ontario Dental Association (ODA) is giving you the gift of knowledge - how to enjoy any social engagement while still protecting your teeth. Whether at an office party or entertaining at home, you should be aware of the less-than-festive impact the holidays can have on your mouth. Stress: This happy time of year can also be overwhelming for some people. That can lead to sleepless nights, over-indulging in rich foods and alcohol and a lower immune system response which can reduce your ability to fight the bacteria that causes gum disease. Bruxism, or teeth grinding, is also a common reaction to stress and over time can wear tooth surfaces down and cause sore and loose teeth. Wine, champagne, cocktails and beer: You may be avoiding sweets but natural sugar is lurking in wine, champagne and some cocktails and

beers. Red wine can also discolour your teeth. The sugar and naturally occurring acid in all these beverages can wear down tooth enamel, so drink in moderation. Meats and starches: Floss is your friend, especially after a big turkey dinner! Also, starchy foods like stuffing, pasta, bread and crackers stick to teeth and that can lead to tooth decay. Starches break down into sugar and that's exactly what mouth bacteria feasts on. Sweets: We've been told Santa loves candy canes and cookies, but the snacks left for his reindeer, like carrots, apples and celery, are a healthier choice as they do a better job at keeping teeth clean. Sweets are okay in small amounts and are best eaten with a meal to limit the time sugar lingers in your mouth. "It's that time of year when we celebrate the season in the workplace, at office parties and social gatherings with family and friends," says

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ODA president Dr. Jack McLister. "Sticking to the tried and true oral health-care habits of brushing twice a day, flossing daily and seeing your dentist regularly will allow you to be merry and still keep a healthy smile." About the Ontario Dental Association The ODA has been the voluntary professional association for dentists in Ontario since 1867. Today, we represent more than 9,000, or nine in 10, dentists across the province. The ODA is Ontario's primary source of information on oral health and the dental profession. We advocate for accessible and sustainable optimal oral health for all Ontarians by working with health-care professionals, governments, the private sector and the public. For more information on this and other helpful dental care tips, visit www.youroralhealth.ca. Submitted by the Ontario Dental Association