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Municipal Connection EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Provincial Offences Collections Officer Full-Time Unionized Position The Corporation of the Town of Perth is seeking resumes for a Provincial Offences Collections Officer. Reporting jointly to the Supervisor of Provincial Offences Court Operations and the Director of Corporate Services, the Provincial Offences Collections Officer collects defaulted fines, maintains collection databases, facilitates transition of files and information to collection agencies, conducts interviews with debtors and takes legal action when required to enforce judgment. This position also provides administrative support to the Provincial Offences and Treasury departments.

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications: • Grade 12 Diploma, with preference given to post-secondary training in business/ accounting, law and security administration, or related field considered an asset, or equivalent education/experience (minimum level of education required for position).

• Minimum of 1 – 3 years’ work experience.

• Excellent knowledge of database, spreadsheet and data manipulation in a Microsoft Windows environment, including Word, Excel, Access.

• Clear Police Record Check.

This position is placed on the “D” Panel (current hourly rate of $26.15 to $30.50). This is a thirty-six and one-quarter (36.25) hours per week position. A comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, etc.) complete with the OMERS pension plan is included with this position. A complete job description is available upon request.

Applicants are invited to submit covering letters and resumes no later than October 17, 2018 at 11:00 AM to the attention of Pierce Olynyk, Payroll Administrator, Corporation of the Town of Perth, 80 Gore Street East, Perth, Ontario, K7H 1H9, or via e-mail payroll@perth.ca, or may submit an application at www.perth.ca/townhall/employment.

The Corporation of the Town of Perth is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act 2001, and will be used only for the purpose of candidate selection. The Town of Perth will provide accommodation for individuals with accessibility needs.

NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION AND PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING A PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 34 OF THE PLANNING ACT, R.S.O. 1990 C.P. 13 TAKE NOTICE that, in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, this notice is to advise that sufficient information has been presented to deem the application being processed under File# D14-AC-04/18 as complete.

A PUBLIC MEETING will be held by the Planning Advisory Committee of the Corporation of the Town of Perth on Monday October 29th, at 5:00 p.m., at the Council Chambers, Town Hall, 80 Gore St. E., Perth Ontario, to consider an amendment to Comprehensive Zoning By-law 3358, which is proposed under the above noted application.

THE PURPOSE of the application is to amend Zoning By-law 3358, as it applies to land described as CON 1 PT Lot 1 Formerly Drummond and municipally known as 69 Harvey St. to amend the Residential Second Density (R2) Zone provisions to add a secondary dwelling unit as a permitted use.

THE EFFECT of the proposed rezoning would be to legalize an existing accessory dwelling unit within the existing house. Please note there will be no new construction for this application.

THE KEY MAP below indicates the location of the lands affected by the proposed zoning amendment in relation to other lands within the municipality.

ANY PERSON may attend the Public Meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed amendment. If you wish to be notified after a decision regarding the zoning amendment has been made, you must make a written request to the Corporation of the Town of Perth. As per section 34 (19.1) of the Planning Act R.S.O 1990 be advised that a by-law with sole effect of permitting a second dwelling unit cannot be appealed to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT).

Background materials may be examined between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays in the Planning Department at the Town Hall and a copy of the draft By-law will be available no later than one week before the meeting. Please call in advance to ensure KEY MAP staff will be available to provide assistance.

Dated at the Town of Perth this 18th day of September, 2018.

Lauren Walton, Clerk Town of Perth 80 Gore St. E. Perth ON K7H 1H9 Tel: (613) 267-3311 Fax: (613) 267-5635

Approximate Location of the Lands subject to the proposed zoning change

Arthur St. Harvey St.

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CULTURE DAYS AT PERTH MUSEUM: From Friday September 28 to Sunday September 30, Perth Museum will be participating in the Canada-wide event Culture Days. Watch tea biscuits being made in the outdoor bake oven, try your hand at making butter, then enjoy this delicious treat! Author Hélène Jasmin will be talking about her new book, Book of Days: A Journey with Elsie, as well as showing her personal items and signing copies of the book. Perth Museum and Perth and District Sports Hall of Fame are working in partnership to bring Perth’s athletes to the Museum. Textile artists will be demonstrating their skills, and admission will be free! Watch Perth Tourism’s Facebook page for more details.

PERTH COMMUNITY GRANT LEVEL 1 AND LEVEL 2: 2019 INTAKE The Town of Perth will start accepting applications for the annual Perth Community Grant on September 4th, 2018.

More details about the grant and the application can be found at

The Perth Community Grant provides funding for Perth organizations and groups which undertake events or projects with an eye to community development initiatives, tourism initiatives or economic development concepts, which directly support the Perth community.

before Monday, October 15th at 4pm, to Shannon Baillon, Director

This grant provides finite funding or “seed money” for new events or programs. The intent of the grant is to assist local groups as they become sustainable on a long-term basis, and should not be considered a long-term source of funding. Organizations which have not received funding in the previous year will be given priority.

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www.perth.ca/grants and must be completed and submitted on or of Community Services at sbaillon@perth.ca. Late or incomplete submissions will not be accepted. Applicants should note that all grant funding is contingent on Council’s passage of the budget in early 2019; funds cannot be released until after that time.

Questions can be directed to Shannon Baillon at sbaillon@perth.ca, or 613-267-3311 Ext. 2227, during regular office hours.

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PEDESTRIANS URGED TO PUSH BUTTONS AT GORE STREET CROSSWALKS, FOR A SAFER CROSSING DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@metroland.com The new pedestrian crosswalks are a hit with walkers - but some are still forgetting to press the button.

"We are seeing that pedestrians are not pressing the button," said Grant Machan, town hall's environmental services direc-

tor, during Perth town council's committee-of-the-whole meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 11. "You've got to activate those buttons," because, without the flashing lights being activated by the buttons, "vehicles are not happy."

Some vehicles are also not stopping, even with lights flashing, which Machan said would require continued enforce-

ment.

The "courtesy crossings" on Gore Street (at Basin Street, in front of town hall) and at Herriott Street, were "identified as nonconforming," to the Highway Traffic Act, and were identified as an action item in the 2017 transportation master plan. They were installed just last month.

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Street," he said, referring to the fact that the new crosswalk at Herriott and Gore meant having trees trimmed in order for drivers to see the lights and signs.

Another ongoing problem is that "pedestrians are choosing to cross at other locations," said Machan. "If they choose to cross midstreet, that's their call."

"The major concern I see is at O'Reilly's (Pub)," said Coun. Riq Turner of the Herriott and Gore intersection. Travelling east, Turner said, "it's very hard to see," the lights and signs.

"We are all accustomed to tunnel vision down the street," as drivers, Turner said.

"The old standard was that overhead light," for lighted pedestrian crossings, said Machan. He said he would inquire if LED lights could be added to the top of the crossings.

"I have that in the cue," said Machan.

In terms of proper enforcement, Coun.

Judy Brown said that some businesses "are not seeing the OPP downtown ... unless it is on court day," she said. "Is it just a perception that they are not downtown as much as they used to be?"

Coun. Jim Graff, chair of the Perth police services board, said that there were many demands on police time, such as catching distracted drivers, and that Insp.

Derek Needham, the Lanark County OPP detachment commander, "is doing the best that he can." Graff also noted that there were more than 200 hours of foot patrols in Perth last year.

"I share your point," said Graff, speaking to Brown. "It is very, very important that police have as much exposure to our citizens."

Desmond Devoy/Metroland A woman races across Gore Street East, at the intersection with Herriott Street, on the evening of Thursday, Sept. 13. While no traffic was coming, and she was observed checking both directions for any oncoming traffic - and she appeared to be in a hurry - town staff is asking pedestrians using the new crosswalks to press the button to initiate the flashing lights to alert motorists that they are crossing the road.

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DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@ metroland.com Shelley Strickland walks the walk, because she's lived the kidney disease life - and is embarking on another battle with the disease.

The Smiths Falls resident was the ambassador for the 2018 Perth Kidney Walk, held at the Crystal Palace, on Sunday, Sept. 23, and she told the teams assembled in front of her that she has been living with kidney disease "half of my life," she said.

At the age of 23, she got a virus which "slowly killed my kidneys," she recalled. "I was never more scared in my life."

In 2003 she went on dialysis, but for as scared as she was, she was even more distraught looking at her three young children, and "seeing the fear in their eyes."

She went through the kidney transplant process, though she admitted that "I had been fearful of that process." She did receive a

Desmond Devoy/Metroland Right: Sam Martin, aged 1, left, dances with Caliedh Coon, to the music before the start of the 2018 Perth Kidney Walk on Sunday, Sept. 23 at the Crystal Palace. Above: Shelley Strickland of Smiths Falls, this year's Perth Kidney Walk ambassador, makes her way to the front of the crowd at the Crystal Palace on Sunday, Sept. 24. transplant but noted that "people think (that) when you have a transplant, you're cured." Sadly, in her case, this is not always so.

"I was very grateful to the person who signed their donor card and gave me a new lease on life," she said.

About three years ago, her new kidney began to fail,

and she has returned to the world of dialysis, but, she again found a silver lining.

"I wasn't alone. I met a lot of nice people, (who were) going through the same thing," she said. "I get attached easily (to people). I've lost a few along the way," in this process, but she gave a shout out to many of her di-

alysis nurses who were with her that day, walking alongside her, in both senses of the word.

"Knowledge takes away fear," she said, and now she is looking to get back on the kidney transplant list.

The walkers were welcomed to the Crystal Palace by organizer Melissa Foster,

who reminded everyone that they were part of a larger collective, with more than 15,000 Canadians taking part in Kidney Walks across the country this year. About 35 Ontario communities alone are having their own walks this month.

"Today we unite to take a giant step in the fight against kidney disease," said Foster. "Your steps provide support and hope when it is needed the most. As many of you can attest, a diagnosis of kidney disease af-

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fects more than your physical well-being. It can cause stress, and for many families, it causes financial hardship," with the Kidney Foundation advocating for government assistance "to reduce the financial burden," on those patients and their families.

She commended walkers for helping to "spark discussion about organ and tissue donation," as well. "You all play such an important role in the fight against kidney disease."

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PARKING REVIEW SUGGESTS GRADUATED PARKING FINES, WITH 1ST TICKET JUST A WARNING REPORT ALSO RECOMMENDS PARKING LOT AT MCMARTIN HOUSE, MORE ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPOTS ON WILSON, GORE DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@ metroland.com Perth has been complaining about parking since 1884.

That's when Perth town hall, and Forbes Symon's predecessors first tried to tackle the issue of downtown parking.

So, the issue is a "wellworn path," said Symon, town hall's director of development and protective services, speaking during town council's committee of the whole meeting on

Tuesday, Sept. 11.

"We spent the summer going over this," Symon said of the town's proposed parking review. "You very quickly get a sense of heritage and the work that has gone before you."

Building on the 2016 visitor survey, conducted by the Downtown Heritage Perth Business Improvement Area (BIA), and the 2017 transportation master plan, he had a lot to draw upon.

Free parking There were, he found, "a couple of key issues," he said, including whether to continue on with free, twohour, on-street parking.

There could have been the reintroduction of parking meters in some areas, which would have made half the businesses "happy" and the other half "furious." Or, he and his staff decided to stick with "the sys-

tem we have now," with improvements to signage.

When it came to free, twohour parking, "we got it right," Symon said.

With any changes to parking policy, he wanted to be "making sure parking was not a negative influence on visitors," he said.

After a pleasant day out shopping or taking in the sights of downtown Perth, the worst way to spoil a visit would be for a visitor to "come to their car and they have a ticket and they are furious."

The town did have signs erected around telling motorists about the free, twohour parking, and the signs had "a heritage character but, God bless them, they (motorists) couldn't see them." So, more of the big, green P for parking signs, which he called "your gold-

Desmond Devoy/Metroland The public parking lot beside the Perth and District Union Public Library, as seen on the evening of Thursday, Sept. 13, is just one of five public parking lots serving downtown Perth, with others located at the Crystal Palace across the canal, another located across the street behind the Perth Museum. There are two other lots, located behind Code's Mill and one right beside that, off of Wilson Street East, located behind the south-side stores on Foster Street between Wilson and Gore. en beacon," went up. Once the signage became clearer, the town saw a 20 per cent rise in parking lot use, and a decrease in tickets for tourists.

Symon said he would like to see parking information improved online since "people do their research

online," before travelling.

Another technological step he would like to see the town adopt is that motorists who have paid for parking would be able to top-up their time left, adding money to the meter, remotely, using, say, their iPhone.

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PUT THE PHONE DOWN: DISTRACTED DRIVING FINES AND PENALTIES TO SKYROCKET JAN. 1 If you have yet to kick the habit of sneaking peeks at your cellphone while driving, now might be a good time to start.

Ontario's new distracted driving laws are taking effect on Jan. 1, 2019, and they mean business.

The first offence will mean a three-day suspension and a $1,000 fine (the current set fine is $490); the second offence will mean a seven-day suspension and a $2,000 fine; and three or more offences lead to a 30-day suspension, a $3,000 fine and six demerit points. You also have to pay an administrative fee of almost $200 each time you have your license returned.

Also, keep in mind that distracted driving is no longer limited to texting and making phone calls. The Government of Ontario has posted a list of activities that count as distracted driving. Included on the list is everything from eating to simply holding an electronic device to entering information into a GPS. Drivers are also not permitted to use hand-held devices while stopped at a traffic light. The exception is if the driver is using the device to call the police, fire department or emergency medical services personnel. Officials emphasize that collisions also occur when vehicles are not in motion. Often, drivers are not paying attention to the light cycle and frequently miss advance turn signals or green lights. Drivers who are focused on a cellphone or other device are also not paying attention to the actions of other road users, including pedestrians and cyclists.

What is allowed?

Display screens that are built into the vehicle and used for safety reasons are permitted, as are GPS screens mounted onto the dashboard (assuming you enter the information before you start driving), cellphones with an earpiece, headset or Bluetooth device using voice-activated dialing (but only to activate or deactivate a "hands-free" function, and only if the device is mounted or secured) and portable media players (but you must activate your playlist before driving).

If you must use your cellphone in the car, it is recommended that you pull off the roadway in such a way that you are not impeding traffic, or find a place to park lawfully; however, remember that it is dangerous to stop on the shoulder of a 400-series highway, and drivers are prohibited from doing so for a reason other than an emergency. If the situation is not an emergency, drivers are advised to exit the freeway at an interchange or pull into the nearest service centre.

Not only does distracted driving jeopardize the safety of the driver and everyone else on the road, but imagine how silly you would feel being slapped with a licence suspension and a fine worth thousands of dollars because you couldn't resist checking a new text? Time to put the phone down. It's not worth it.

For more information, visit: www.mto.gov.on.ca/ english/safety/distracted-driving-faq.shtml.

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WHO WE ARE LETTERS & COMMENTARY WE MUST DO BETTER After a long career working nationally and internationally for environmental integrity, human rights, social justice and children's issues, I campaigned in 2014 and won a seat as councillor in Tay Valley because I wanted to contribute to the community I love. Initially, our council functioned well as together with a committed, experienced staff we pursued initiatives to benefit Tay Valley. Recently, though, I have witnessed self-serving deceitful behaviour that I, representing the citizens of Tay Valley, cannot accept. It is this ugliness that leads me to share this letter and has in part led me to not seek re-election.

As members of council, I believe that we have a responsibility to listen to the public's concerns, respond and accommodate within the law, and play a role in setting the tone and culture for civic engagement.

This does not mean, however, that we must or should tolerate all forms of discussion and commen-

tary, and this is especially true with respect to staff.

Not only should civility and respect underlie our interactions at all levels of municipal government, but the law reinforces these expectations as well by requiring us to maintain a workplace that is free of harassment.

It was in compliance with this legal obligation that council retained an independent investigator to look into allegations of harassment made against Coun. Judy Farrell over several months. The process was confidential to protect those involved and to encourage people to come forward, but all allegations were made known to her and to her representatives.

Everyone had an opportunity to have their say. After following a lengthy (three month) fair process, the investigator determined that there had been harassment of staff. Council then imposed minimal measures (a written apology and some training) to ensure that such behaviour did not happen again.

Coun. Farrell refused these measures, refused to

recognize the authority of council and also refused to recuse herself from in-camera sessions when this and the legal implications of her further negative activities were to be discussed. This was clearly inappropriate.

Now, leading up the election, she is misrepresenting what has happened and trying to deflect responsibility.

She is lashing out at township staff, blaming members of council and staff for the situation she finds herself in. This twisting of facts and her campaign of personal attacks and shifting of blame is deceitful and harmful, not only to the integrity and reputations of all those involved, but is exceedingly harmful to the process of governance in general.

During my time as councillor, I have been impressed by the integrity and professionalism of our staff. They do not deserve to be attacked, or used as an election platform. We can do better. Tay Valley deserves better. We must do better.

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CORNERSTONE LANDING TALKS TO PERTH COUNCIL ABOUT CHANGING BYLAWS TO ALLOW 'TINY HOMES' DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@metroland.com The number of homeless youth in Lanark County has gone down since 2016.

In 2016, a study seeking to do a head count of the county's homeless population, found 19 homeless youth and 20 homeless adults.

By 2018, the adult homeless population remained the same, with 20 without shelter, while there were only six homeless youth, a drop of 13, or 68.4 per cent.

"We have seen a 70-per-cent reduction in youth homelessness in Lanark County," said Terrilee Kelford, board chair of Cornerstone Landing Youth Services, speaking at Perth town council's committee of the whole meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 11. (Her organi-

zation only helps those under the age of 24.)

However, at the same time, Cornerstone Landing lost a fulltime staffer because of budget cuts, and "within two months, we saw a spike in homelessness after we lost the grant and staff."

The funding for the organization can be precarious, she said.

"We have no permanent, longterm funding, and we see the impact this has on the young people we support," Kelford said. "We have applied twice with the county for funds, and were denied both times."

As a result, "we do all of this on our own, through fundraising," Kelford said.

Homelessness also has an impact on the economy as well.

Across the country, homelessness, both youth and adult, have a negative impact on the Canadian economy. In 2013, homelessness cost the Canadian economy $7.05 billion annually.

Kelford also asked Perth to review their bylaws to allow for tiny homes to be used as secondary units on existing properties, and to allow multiple tiny homes on one property.

Tiny houses Kelford stressed that one way to address homelessness was building more affordable housing.

"We have to spend significant efforts to increase housing," she said.

One example was shipping contained "tiny homes" built in British Columbia, which are between 280 and 290 square feet. She also cited Laneway Tiny Homes in Hamilton, none of which will be larger than 425 square feet.

In Hamilton, Kelford reported that the Steel City is "using bits and pieces of land," that otherwise could not be developed for bigger buildings, to situate the houses.

More locally, her organization's first goal is to return the child to their home, if possible. If not, "we house them if those supports are not there." But with rent as high as $700, that can chew up a fair bit of any social assistance a young person may be receiving. They try to provide rent supplements and get multiple young people sharing accommodation if possible.

"Cornerstone's solution is tiny

houses," she said. "It's a question of when, now how."

"The benefits of building those homes far outweigh the costs," said Coun. Judy Brown, before requesting a staff report on how town hall's laws might be changed to allow for tiny homes to be built.

Mayor John Fenik told Kelford that he had been in contact with a local resident, Naomi Chambers, for about two weeks previous.

She told him, "Mr. Mayor, can you help me? I'm living in a tent."

Chambers told him that she is looking to purchase a tiny house in Gatineau, Quebec, but then needs somewhere to put it.

"I'm sure we can make that happen," said Fenik, adding that a GoFundMe page has been set up for her.

A motion calling for a staff report on allowing tiny homes in Perth, likely by November, was passed unanimously.

By the numbers • Cornerstone Landing supported 58 young people in 2016; • Cornerstone Landing supported 82 young people, aged 1626 (with 62 new referrals) in 2017; • 31 youth had experienced at

least one episode of homelessness, with a split of 17 male and 14 female clients. 66 per cent of those clients were 17 and 18years-old; • So far in 2018, Cornerstone Landing has supported 61 clients, with 12 homeless.

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The Perth & District Chamber of Commerce is pleased to host an All Candidates Meeting on October 3rd, 2018 in advance of the October 22nd Perth Municipal Elections.

Each candidate will have 2 minutes to present Opening remarks and will have an opportunity to answer moderated questions as well as selected submitted questions from the audience.

We encourage all who are seeking election for Councillor, Deputy Mayor and Mayor to participate. We invite all interested members of the public to attend. There will also be a networking/meet the candidates from 9:05 – 9:45pm. Coffee/tea and food will be available during the evening from Farrell Hall.

The public is encouraged to submit questions in advance to the Perth & District Chamber of Commerce at welcome@perthchamber.com, or call Amber Hall, General Manager at (613) 267-3200. There is also an opportunity to submit questions during the evening. Questions will be submitted to the evenings moderator to be posed to the candidates. Questions will be vetted through the moderator.

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GOSPEL SERVICE AT HISTORIC PRESTONVALE UNITED CHURCH On Sunday, Sept. 30, at 3 p.m.

Prestonvale United Church will open its doors and welcome everyone for an afternoon gospel service.

The service will include old favourite hymns sung by St.

Andrew's United Church Choir joined by some members of the Men of the Clyde.

Special music will be provided by Jack Greer, Mark Hannah, Lloyd and Steve Clyne and Grant McFarlane.

Rev. Shelley Roberts will conduct the service. Following the service a lunch will be provided. The Prestonvale Community Association continues to make improvements to the church which celebrates 152 years this year.

The church is located at 1199 Prestonvale Road, just nine kilometres from Balderson.

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The Table Community Food Centre makes healthy food available to the Perth community and uses food as a tool to build health, hope and community.

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The Table can help people who have fruit trees or extra garden produce to harvest it in return for a share of nature's bounty that is split between the harvesters and the Table's food programs. Organizing such harvests is a winwin-win as it increases the food available for distribution in the Good Food Bank, for Community Meals and for Community Kitchens. Harvest can also be a fun and social outing for the harvesters helping with the Table's community building goal. Harvesting unwanted fruit will also help property owners avoid the mess and waste created when things are left to fall and rot.

If you have an apple tree and/ or other fruit trees or bushes that you wish to share with the community, or know of nearby trees available for harvesting, please let the Table Community Food Centre know.

The Table is also grateful for donations and deliveries of garden produce and tree fruit that are in good condition. Please no windfalls, crab apples or massive zucchinis.

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Taking place in the lobby at Smiths Falls & District Collegiate Institute, beginning on Monday, October 1. Meet Chuck Commanda, Algonquin Master Canoe Builder, as he crafts a birch bark canoe from traditional materials over a three week period. Check out the progress during school hours Monday to Friday at Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute!

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Friday, Oct. 5

Local Foods Harvest Dinner

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At the Station Theatre, starting at 9 a.m. Hosted by the Smiths Falls Municipal Heritage Committee, tickets are $20 each including lunch, and $10 for students. Contact the Planning Department at Town Hall to reserve your spot.

Oct. 6 and 7

Thanksgiving Train Rides at the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario The Museum is closing for the season on Thanksgiving weekend, so come out for train rides and live music by Ken Ramsden! Sat 11-3, Sun 11-12.

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The Local Foods Harvest Dinner, hosted by the Rideau Environmental Action League, takes place at the Smiths Falls Royal Canadian Legion. Enjoy a delicious buffet meal featuring local food, music by the Giocoso Strings, and a silent auction. Cash bar with local beers and Ontario wines. Tickets are $60. For more information go to www.

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After more than a year-and-a-half of work, the Perth Healing Forest Memorial has come to a full realization.

The idea first formed at The Table Community Food Centre one winter's night in January of 2017, and now, on an early fall day at Last Duel Park on the shores of the Tay, several members of the Perth Healing Forest committee gathered to look back on the work that was done, and reconciliation work still left to do.

"It's been a really good process," said Maureen Bostock. "We've been pleased to have so much community support," she said, surrounded by her friends during an interview at a nearby picnic table.

The Perth Healing Forest Memorial unveiling ceremony will take place on Sunday, Sept. 30, at 2 p.m. at Last Duel Park, 22 Craig St. The event will begin with a smudge ceremony and tobacco offerings, followed by a welcome song from the Lanark Drum Circle. There will be several Indigenous speakers, a "talking feather" circle, and several songs including the Travelling Song, and the Honour Song.

Refreshments will be provided by The Table.

"I think we picked a perfect sport beside the water and the big trees," said Barb Cassidy, pointing over to the Tay. Being so close to the campground as well, means that "people travelling through can also stop and visit and become aware," said Cassidy of the monument, which serves as a symbol of the town's "commitment to reconciliation" as well to the "harm done to Indigenous children in residential schools," where more than 6,000 children died "while trying to find their way home," stated a press release for the unveiling ceremony.

"The memorial also recognizes missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people."

"It's calling out to a place of rest and home for spirits," said Francine Desjardins.

Pointing over to the monument, which she called the "Grandmother Boulder," she noted that the sandstone had layers of purple, which she called a "healing colour ... representing our inner spirit." The nearby waters were also a source of inspiration.

"Water is very well connected with the feminine," Desjardins said. "The feminine is the life carrier. Water is life."

In fact, much of this area, what is now Perth, used to be underwater, under the Champlain Sea, said Bostock, about 10,000 years ago - when the first Algonquin peoples began settling this area.

"That's why we call them (these rocks) grandfathers or grandmothers. They are so old," and contain so much natural history and knowledge, said Desjardins.

There will be more than just one ceremony at the site - and there have already been ceremonies at this site already.

"We will have ceremony here," said Desjardins. "It is a place where we can come and have ceremony and community, with all of our relatives."

There are plans for a "Sisters in Spirit," ceremony at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 4. The community has held a similar event at The Table over the years to honour missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, but the ceremony will now be held at the memorial site.

On June 21, to honour National Indigenous Peoples Day, a sunrise ceremony was held around 5 a.m. Bostock said she was pleasantly surprised at how many people came out that early in the morning.

Sept. 30 is also an auspicious day - it marks "Orange Shirt Day," a day designed to educate and promote awareness of the residential school system and its aftermath.

"There are still ongoing issues," said Desjardins. "In that step toward reconciliation ... we have to bring that truth out so we can begin to address it."

The women of the committee reported that they felt a strong bond as they worked together on this project.

"We all grabbed onto this project," said Desjardins. "We felt a strong connection."

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EDITOR’S NOTE: The Perth Courier reached out to all candidates running in the Oct. 22 municipal election. We asked the following questions: Name, age, residence; top priority, how will you fund it, and what is the demographic most important to you. The candidates’ answers are listed in no particular order. (I) = incumbent.

The following did not respond: Leona Cameron, and Nathan Ferguson.

An all-candidates night will be held Wednesday, Oct. 3 at Farrell Hall.

Brian Perkin of Lake 88 will moderate. Candidates, please arrive by 5:45 p.m.

JOHN FENIK (I) - MAYOR CANDIDATE

Protecting our town’s fiscal health and the Town of Perth’s official plan – The Town of Perth is in great fimust take place. Over the past year nancial health. We have over $8 miland a half, I have been working hard lion in reserves and a low debt load with other politicians and staff, layof $372,000. ing the foundations for a town and Like your household, we are savcounty official plan amendment. ing for a rainy day. We don’t know Without this amendment, growth in what the future holds – new provinPerth will stagnate. cial and federal governments means The positive and collaborative reour municipal landscape changes lationships I have developed with every day. other politicians and levels of govI will continue to ensure our town’s ernment over my 20 years as an JOHN FENIK budget will be balanced, I will ensure elected official will help make these Perth remains an affordable place to amendments happen. live, and I promise all residents will continue to Quality of Life – I love our downtown’s herireceive quality service from town hall. tage beauty, as well as our parks and river, and Planning for Growth – The stage is set for I think this is the most beautiful place on earth. healthy growth here in our town. Lands north of Over my years as mayor, I have protected our Hwy. 7 and other areas across Perth are ready for town’s natural assets. residential development. This growth will give If I am given the privilege of being elected us the opportunity to meet new friends and give mayor, I will continue to ensure our town is susothers the chance to call Perth home. For this tainable, environmentally friendly, and the pretto happen, an amendment to both the county’s tiest place we know and love.

JIM BOLDT - MAYOR CANDIDATE

choose Perth.

I am just finishing two terms as I also wish to involve our municicouncillor in the Town of Perth. I pal neighbours to participate because have lived here 25 years and fell in by encouraging businesses to set up love with the town’s charm, beauty in our local hub, we all win. Successand storied history that started over ful business development is key for 200 years ago. all issues we face.

I got involved with the Civitan It expands our tax base and proClub and met people from many vides us with the ability to address all walks of life. About 20 years ago other issues; it can provide a future I joined the legion and since then I for our youth to stay here and raise have held almost every position on families of their own and maintainthe executive including president. I ing the key services needed for all am currently the first vice president.

JIM BOLDT including our seniors and their ever I believe the most important issue CURRENT COUNCILLOR growing needs. going forward is our economy. I inWithout future economic developtend to form a Mayor’s Task Force on Economic Development and will encourage ment of our town and surrounding townships we and appoint people from all walks of life from have little left to help us survive the important current business owners to business leaders and changing and challenging years that lie ahead. entrepreneurs as well as successful retirees to We have to pursue and convince people to make join a panel to meet on a regular basis to exchange our town and surrounding area their new home ideas, develop key contacts and lobby busi- for business and as mayor I will do everything in nesses from small startups to big and diverse to my power to make that happen.

BROCK MCPHERSON - DEPUTY MAYOR CANDIDATE

JIM GRAFF - DEPUTY MAYOR CANDIDATE

Having owned my own business Development is vital to ensure and now being retired, I have both our town has a bright and prosthe experience and time for the deperous future. However, it is immands of the position of Deputy portant that it occurs in a manner Mayor. that does not detract from Perth’s I was first elected to council in exceptional charm and character.

2010 and re-elected in 2014. I To accomplish this I recommend was appointed Chairman of Enviwe introduce a Design Review asronmental Services in 2010 and in pect to our planning process for all 2015 was elected as Chairman of multi-dwelling buildings.

The Police Services Board.

This would clarify the requireI was born and raised in Perth, ments for developers and ensure and am deeply passionate about we can avoid the prospect of eyeJIM GRAFF our town.

CURRENT COUNCILLOR sore buildings that will have a While council has passed represence in the town for decades sponsible budgets during my two to come. Since pleasing architecterms in office, much improvement can be tural design can be achieved at any price scale, made with the efficiency we spend taxpayer’s this initiative would also ensure residents of all money. income ranges can exhibit pride in their neighCurrently council’s exposure to the financial borhoods. aspects of town projects is limited, even when Proper directional signage is necessary to dithey go over budget. I recommend we estab- rect pass-through trucks away from the busilish a formal review at the conclusion of each est and most historic areas of Foster and Gore major project to allow council to gauge the streets. This will help increase safety for peproject’s cost-benefit and evaluate the perfor- destrians, while preserving our streets and remance of contractors involved. duce the deterioration of our historic buildings.

ED MCPHERSON - DEPUTY MAYOR CANDIDATE I have been a member of the Perth see Perth remain an affordable town council for 23 years, have sat place to live and open businesses. on many of the town’s committees In 2006 I introduced a “Strategic and have gained a strong underBudget Guideline” program that standing of the everyday workings would see the town achieve three of the town. I have been the chair main goals: keep all tax increase of the Finance and Governance to at or below the annual consumer Committee since 2006. This posiprice index; eliminate all long term tion is of vital importance as its debt and grow our financial remain responsibility is the oversight serves. Since 2011 all tax increases of the town’s financial programs. have been at or below the C.P.I. Without a strong financial manWe will eliminate all long term ED MCPHERSON agement program the town would CURRENT COUNCILLOR debt by the end of 2018 and we be unable to accomplish its stated are building up our reserves (estigoals. In 2015 I served as the actmated to be $5 million by end of ing deputy mayor which gave me a clear under- 2018) to fund future building needs. We have standing of what is expected of the role. accomplished all of these goals while still comI have a strong background in leadership/ pleting over $15 million in capital works in the financial management, demonstrated as the past several years.

Chief of the Lanark County Paramedic Service, The town must now focus its attention on which together have given me the rewarding improving its economic development/diveropportunity to serve the citizens of Perth. sity program. We need to look at new types of The top priority is maintaining and improv- businesses that are not traditionally found in a ing the financial health of the town that would small town.

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I feel grateful to have grown up in eration to find employment close Perth and would like to give back to to home combined with the need the community. I have had several to continue to support our aging opportunities to volunteer my time, population will see the municipality which have provided me with a betbeing challenged to keep Perth an ter understanding of some of the affordable place to live. issues facing our citizens. I would The council will need to review like to take this knowledge and its Strategic Plan and Economic Dework with my fellow councillors, velopment/Diversity programs with staff and the public to increase my the goal of attracting new types of understanding of these issues so that businesses, development and citiI can play an active part in helping zens. Planning our community for our citizens. the future will take time in order I would also like to share with BROCK MCPHERSON to ensure that we do not lose sight Council the perspective of someone of what has made Perth an attracfrom a younger generation while I learn from tive place to live and work. Finally, there are others on how issues were dealt with in the past. real challenges with keeping our tax increases New technologies will change/challenge us on to an affordable level while ensuring that we how we do business and relate to each other. meet not only our infrastructure responsibilities First time home buyers are facing greater finan- but the needs of our citizens as well. A Council cial challenges and will require more affordable that shares a varied background of knowledge housing options. The ability of the next gen- should be able to meet these challenges.

JOHN GEMMELL - MAYOR CANDIDATE

I was elected to Perth Council in the same approach to taxes, which 2003 and elected Deputy Mayor all of Council supported. Perth in 2009 and as the Deputy Mayor I could be considered to be in a have represented Perth on Lanark comfortable position financially County Council, who bestowed the as a result of some decisions in honour of electing me as Lanark 2006 and the fiscal responsibility County Warden in 2012. My time reforms undertaken over the last on Council has been enjoyable and decade. It is imperative that future after talking it over with Anne we Perth Councils stay the course that decided to seek the Mayor’s position will enable Perth to remain a comas I enjoy Council and have the enmunity that is affordable for famiergy to give back to Perth, which has lies today and in the future. been good to my family. As for your Possible financial impact factors JOHN GEMMELL question, “What is the top priority” that are on Council’s radar are: I speak about Affordability. Perth, CURRENT DEP. MAYOR the recent change in Provincial like most small rural communities, Government, Tariff Disputes and works hard to remain an affordable place to NAFTA negotiations as they are played out. live and Council adopted a policy of keeping Thank you for the opportunity to speak to the the taxation increases within the annual CPI citizens of Perth and I look forward to speaking (Consumer Price Index). After the last budget with as many of you as possible between now I tabled a motion that future Councils consider and election day in October.

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ELECTION COVERAGE 2018 – YOUR PERTH CANDIDATES JUDY BROWN (I) - COUNCILLOR CANDIDATE

As a Perth resident, I have served try. I am currently part of a group on Town Council for twelve years. which is working to make sure I am committed to serving the resiPerth is investment ready. dents of Perth. While I’ve been on This will help our town not keep Council, I’ve worked to keep the the businesses and industries it Town not only appealing but also fihas, but potentially attract new nancially sustainable. ones.

I am chair of the Downtown BusiSecond, we must increase our ness Improvement Area, and the tax base through property developCommunity Improvement Advisory ment. We need to encourage develPanel, plus the Community Services opers to build on the properties that Department of the town. are available.

JUDY BROWN I also sit on the Chamber of ComFinally, we must attract a younger merce Board. Your vote will help me demographic to town. As our poputake Perth into the future as a vibrant lation ages, we will need younger heritage and tourist destination. residents to carry Perth’s legacy forward. AddTo ensure Perth’s sustainability, we have to ing more extensive recreation facilities will help consider the future. Although Perth is currently young families see Perth as a family-friendly in excellent financial shape, the Ontario govern- community where they would like to raise their ment’s upcoming budget cuts will greatly re- children. duce much of Perth’s funding source. We need Public-private partnerships (such as the partfind ways to maintain Perth’s infrastructure and nership that created Conlon Farm 40 years ago) keep its services running efficiently without can help fund these facilities so that families can raising taxes beyond what residents can afford enjoy recreational activities together. to pay.

On Oct. 22, I hope you’ll join me in creating First, we must invest in business and indus- the Perth of the future.

DAVE BIRD - COUNCILLOR CANDIDATE

My name is Dave Bird and I am changes, meet these demands, 59 years old. I have been fortunate and continue to be one of the to call Perth my home for the last best small towns in Ontario 30 years where I am now runfor both our current and future ning for Councilor. I believe my citizens. Change is difficult for 35 years in law enforcement, both both residents and local governhere and abroad, have provided me ment. with a depth of knowledge and exI will work to make sure that perience that I can bring to the taour community members feel ble and assist with the governance informed and are confident in of our wonderful town. I have the decisions being made by proven leadership experience and their elected officials. It is a conDAVE BIRD am skilled at critical thinking and stant challenge of government consensus decision making. to financially balance the fundMy top priority is to ensure that ing of infrastructure, social proPerth has the community infragrams, and recreational facilities structure in place for current and future gen- while maintaining a healthy reserve and low erations. taxes. Perth is no exception.

Our world is changing and Perth is affected If elected I will prioritize fiscal responby these changes – from the global economy, sibility and never lose site of the fact that to climate change, income inequality, tech- it is taxpayer’s money that fund council’s nology and the legalization of marijuana. decisions.

How do we balance, for example, the deLastly, I am not focused on representing a mands for affordable housing while preserv- specific demographic. My commitment is to ing the historical nature of our town? I want all ages, both the current and future citizens to make sure that Perth can adapt to these of the wonderful town of Perth.

BARRY SMITH - COUNCILLOR CANDIDATE

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forefront and how it will alter the I have lived in Perth for almost dynamics, like roads buckling in hot20 years and my family had a cotter weather and installation of suittage on Black Lake years earlier. able drainage to handle the impact, My wife Marenda and I love this needed for bigger storms. Long term community and are proud to call it Infrastructure Development includhome. ing a truck diversion must continue I am now retired from a career in to utilize the most cost-efficient opInformation Technology as a mantions. Property taxes represents the ager at corporate headquarters with largest revenue source for our muOntario Hydro and Canadian Panicipality and council diligence is recific Ltd. After 25 years in the I.T. quired to actively pursue grants from field I accepted an entirely new opall levels of government. portunity as a disability insurance BARRY SMITH Proper asset management by counbroker selling to corporate clients cil should keep property taxes to a and lawyers, in the Greater Toronto minimum.

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The rich culture of our town and I care strongly about the future of Perth and have the confidence and the expe- how it relates to the pulse and health of our comrience required to make decisions that will be munity cannot be overlooked. With twenty-eight beneficial to help the town, as we seek opportu- percent of our population over age sixty-five, I nities for job creation and quality of life for our love the fact that Perth is an age-friendly community, and I completely endorse a solid action residents.

A top priority is to maintain our investment plan that responds to the needs identified by the in infrastructure, keeping climate change in the seniors in our community.

A person is entitled to vote in the Town of Perth municipal election if the person is: • A Canadian citizen; and at least 18 years of age; • A resident of The Town of Perth; • An owner or tenant of land in the Town of Perth, or is the spouse of such owner or tenant; • A non-resident of the Town of Perth but you or your spouse own or rent property in the town; • is not otherwise prohibited from voting under any law.

WHEN, WHERE AND HOW TO VOTE If you are on the Voters’ List, you will receive an instruction letter in the mail which will contain your Personal Identification Number (PIN) which will be required to vote via internet.

Residents can vote on Monday, Oct. 22 by telephone or by internet only. The voting period, being the advance vote and including voting day, will be for a term of 8 (eight) full days commencing Monday, October 15, 2018 at 10 a.m. (EST) and will terminate on Monday, October 22, 2018 at 8 p.m. (EST).

The results of the election will be presented in the Council Chambers at the Township of Rideau Lakes Municipal Office, 1439 County Road 8, as soon as possible after 8 p.m. on Oct. 22, 2018.

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PETER MCLAREN - MAYOR CANDIDATE work here in our township evident I am Peter McLaren and I live on from the lack of experienced appliPinegrove Road, 2 KM from the cants for job postings.

Town Hall. I would like to publicly Here lies one of my highest prioristate that I am the only mayoral ties. Getting staff back on track! This candidate that actually lives in the will not be a high cost endeavor, but township. rather one of time to listen to staff I was mayor from 2010-2014, and ideas and needs. during that time, council and staff I want to end bullying and micro had an excellent working relationmanagement. No member of council ship. A lot was getting done and knows more that staff members that advancing the road systems and have been trained for years to fulfill other general projects of managing their jobs. As council our job is to a township. When a job opening represent our constituents not directcame up, we had many applicants.

PETER MCLAREN ly impinge on staff.

This has now completely changed.

Once we have everyone pulling in We have had several wrongful dismissals, including 2 volunteer firefighters. Staff the same direction, we can then tackle the job of morale is at an all-time low. No one wants to managing the township assets.

TERRY DONALDSON - MAYOR CANDIDATE I’m Terry Donaldson, I’m 68 years old, and I live Lanark Highlands.

I’ve spent the last 25 years in management at the Township of Lanark Highlands. Prior to that, I served the community for two terms as a councillor. I’ve held many volunteer positions in Lanark Highlands and it goes without saying that I will absolutely be a mayor who cares.

My top priority is the fire department – working with all the firefighters, hear their concerns and work towards a common goal of serv-

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ing the people.

I’d like to have the opportunity to be the change the township needs.

I know that with the right council we can get this township thriving.

We can make the township a place all employees want to come to work and we can make all ratepayers proud to call Lanark Highlands their home.

It is my goal to get everyone working together for the greater good of the Township of Lanark Highlands.

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JOHN HALL (I) - DEPUTY MAYOR CANDIDATE

been lagging behind other areas The question that I have been townships. asked is why would Bill Neilson Our township should help people at age 67 years old want to become who would like to sever land or deputy mayor of Lanark Highlands. would like to start a subdivision.

I was born and raised on the Clyde The more housing we can attract riverbanks just north of the town of will stimulate the economy and also Lanark. bring in much needed revenues for I love my township and county the township. that I live in. I have seen roads deWe also have to look at levies that teriorate, and a fire department that people pay to build a house and eihas been disrupted to a point where ther eliminate them or at the very firefighters have threatened to quit. least put them towards services that Our taxes are in some cases 30% they were intended and not put into higher than in neighbouring townBILL NEILSON general revenues. ships which have well maintained Once the township gets more revroads and garbage pick up.

Raising taxes is not the answer and taking enue that will further help the economy by upmoney from the reserves is not acceptable. My grading roads and introducing garbage pick up priority to increase economic activity in Lanark for everyone in the township. I have a business in Lanark Highlands so I know how important it Highlands.

To accomplish this we have to make it known is to have a sustainable township. I am always that Lanark Highlands is open for business. For open to any input that would better our towntoo long severance and subdivision plans have ship.

When this current term started, the John Hall, McDonald’s Corners, tax rates in Lanark Highlands were Deputy Mayor candidate – Lanark 42.6% higher than the five neighHighlands. bouring townships. During this term My top priority is to build on the we have reduced the gap to 18.6%. success we have achieved in the This not only reduced the tax burden current term limiting tax increases on our residents but make us more without affecting the services resicompetitive for economic developdents expect. ment.

Despite having to absorb a $539k My priority is to continue to look increase in policing costs, we were for more efficient ways of providing able to achieve a tax increase of only services and assuring that every tax 0.7% for the entire term. At the same dollar spent is necessary and justitime we invested over $1 million in JOHN HALL fied. The next council will no doubt new public works equipment and face new financial challenges – if $3.6 million in resurfacing roads and replacing a bridge. And, we will end the term elected I will look forward to taking on those challenges. with $825k in reserves than we started with.

JEANNIE KELSO (I) - COUNCILLOR CANDIDATE needed tax dollars, families with chilI am seeking re-election as Ward dren to fill our schools, create local 5 councillor in Lanark Highlands. jobs and make services affordable.

I became involved in the political Lanark Highlands offers affordable scene when there was no one from housing, recreational opportunities my ward running in the last elecand a simpler and slower way of life. tion.

Another hurdle we have been faced I have lived in McDonalds Corthis past term is high staff turn over. ners for the last 15 years and raised I believe it is better to keep staff and my family here: two daughters, have a plan for succession.

Jayne and Susan Kelso. I am inIt costs more tax dollars to contract volved with many community out then it does to hire public sergroups and volunteer locally as vants. What people have to realize well. I have a vested interest in seeis that delivery of a service requires ing the Highlands thrive and have JEANNIE KELSO people – it’s not like delivering a always been open to listening and product, where you can go and source learning from the citizens of our township. I have not always agreed with deci- a cheaper product. The quality of the service you sions made by our present council but have al- get is dependent on the number and quality of the people providing that service. With a large ways tried to be respectful.

I believe the biggest priority would have to be staff turnover you lose the consistencies and hiseconomical development, whether residential, torical knowledge.

I would very much appreciate your continued commercial or a combination of both. Bringing in new residents/businesses brings in much support and hope you will vote for me.

LINDA HANSEN (I) - COUNCILLOR CANDIDATE separate departments which have My name is Linda Hansen and not, in 20 years, fully come togethI am currently the councillor for er as one unified fire service. The Ward One of Lanark Highlands (ie MFP, essentially a strategic plan, is a incumbent). critical part of the process of ensurMy home is in Flower Station, in ing that Lanark Highlands has a fire the north west part of the Township. service that fully reflects the “needs I am running for re-election beand circumstances” of this communicause I feel that after four years on ty. The process will not be easy but council, I am best situated to repwe won’t get to where we want to be, resent the interests of the residents or need to be, in terms of protecting of my Ward. I know all too well the people who live here without this how important it is to have “good dialogue and the sound decisions that decision-makers” on council, peowill hopefully follow. ple who truly understand that the LINDA HANSEN The current council has set aside job of council members is to serve funding for the development of an the Township by making decisions that are in the best interests of the people who MFP and increased the size of fire department reserves. live here.

Funding for bigger changes such as equipMy top priority for next term is to see the completion of a Master Fire Plan (MFP) for Lanark ment and apparatus will be something that the next council will have to address, probably as a Highlands.

Amalgamation in 1997 brought together five multi-year plan.

Current Mayor Brian Stewart, who will be on the ballot as a mayoral candidate, has withdrawn from the race.

Voters will elect one mayor, one deputy mayor, and five councillors - one from each ward.

MARK BURNHAM - COUNCILLOR CANDIDATE

tion Ontario Council and have been Mark Burnham, councillor candielected to CO’s board of directors as date for Sherbrooke Ward. vice-chair.

I have lived in Maberly since I first ran for councillor of Sher1993 and have worked at The Perth brooke Ward in the newly amalgamSoft Cloth Carwash for more than ated township at the urging of neigh25 years. I was first elected to the bours. I grew up in Jordan, Ont. in inaugural council of the newly the ’50s. Jordan was about the size amalgamated township of Bathurst that Maberly is now. I stood for elecBurgess Sherbrooke (now Tay Valtion because I knew that growth and ley). We were sworn in on the afdevelopment were coming our way ternoon of January 3, 1998; the and I thought I could contribute to icestorm started that evening. I had the municipality finding a balance one unplanned four-year hiatus but between development and preservremained the township’s appointee MARK BURNHAM ing the environmental assets that we to Mississippi Valley Conservation share. I think that council has manwhere I served as Chair.

I have served on numerous boards and com- aged to find that balance.

I believe in open and transparent governmittees as the council appointee and currently serve as Chair of The Waste Management Ad- ment. I am always prepared to listen to residents visory Committee and Chair of the Perth Drum- whether they have a vote or not.

I try to make reasoned and balanced decisions mond North Elmsley Tay Valley Drug Strategy Committee. I was appointed to the Mississippi based on the best information available at the Valley Conservation Board of Directors in 1999 time. I am always willing to listen to new facts and have served as vice-chair and chair. I am and may well reconsider my conclusion based MVC’s primary representative to Conserva- on new information.

MARY KIRKHAM - COUNCILLOR CANDIDATE

Mary Kirkham, Candidate for Councillor - Ward 5, Township of Lanark Highlands.

Mary Kirkham is a longtime resident of Elphin and volunteer with many organizations over the years.

Lanark Highlands is a wonderful, picturesque and natural area in which to live, work and build a family. It needs to be protected, yet also needs to grow.

I have been working in the municipal administration field for over 40 years: 23 years with Lavant Dalhousie and North Sherbrooke,

MARY KIRKHAM

10 years with Lanark Highlands and nine years with the County of Lanark.

I believe my years of experience will be an asset to the municipality.

My main priority in running for councillor is to work with the members of council to bring them together as a team. Stability and teamwork is required to help the municipality to build its economic base. My years of experience in the planning field will help to prioritize and build a solid base for new development and re-development of our villages and hamlets.

RON CLOSS - COUNCILLOR CANDIDATE My name is Ron Closs and for 52 years and counting I have been a proud resident of Lanark Highlands, and more specifically Lanark Village. Prior to amalgamation I did serve for a term on Lanark Village Council, which has given me some experience in the role I am currently seeking. Being a person who tries to help my community in every way possible, up until July of this year I was also a dedicated member of the volunteer Fire Department where I served as a Dep-

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uty Chief and Station Chief for 20 of my last 30 years.

The top priority, as I see it, is a simple one and very easily fixed at NO cost at all to the taxpayer, and in fact, it will SAVE money.

If elected I promise to end this trend by not only being accountable to the taxpayer, but also to the staff and fellow councillors, accomplishing this by being open, honest and encouraging meaningful debate and fair exchange of ideas in an open setting.

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EDITOR’S NOTE The following candidates did not respond to the questionaire: Bob Mingie (deputy mayor candidate); and councillor candidates: Susan Berlin, Isabel McRae, Peter Rodger, William (Bill) King.

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ELECTION COVERAGE 2018 – YOUR LANARK HIGHLANDS CANDIDATES RYAN HUNTER - COUNCILLOR CANDIDATE

SHANNON FORSYTH - COUNCILLOR CANDIDATE

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My Name is Ryan Hunter, a I strongly recommend that we pro24-year-old lifetime resident of vide a support group for Youth LeadLanark Highlands. This is my first ers. I was very fortunate to attended election as a candidate. I am runnumerous excursions during my adoning because I want to inspire othlescent years because of the support ers and execute change within the through church and township supcommunity that has raised me. My ported youth programs. top priorities include programs for During this time, I also witnessed youth and seniors, who have been the toll this took on many volunteers. identified as our most vulnerable I believe it is important to impleindividuals. ment a program where all youth I advocate the municipality supleaders can connect, share, and report seniors by creating recurring late on local youth issues. We need seminars on how to effectively use RYAN HUNTER to support our youth leaders and everyday technology. Many aren’t volunteers in order to enable them utilizing everyday devices to their fullest abilities. If we provide instruction to to support our youth. This is especially cruhelp seniors use their devices more effectively, cial with the decriminalization or marijuana we enable individuals to operate more indepen- approaching.

In 2016 I graduated from Business Managedently, while seamlessly integrating them to our ment and Entrepreneurship at Algonquin Collocal community.

During my time as the caregiver for my grand- lege. From there, I spent a year as my grandmother, I helped her connect to my relatives mother’s caregiver, and have always worked with social media platforms. This engaged my full-time. My experience is relevant and I will grandmother more, and helped her feel less iso- continue to utilize it to benefit our community.

There are sustainable approaches Running for council has been a to funding our communities well topic in our household for a numbeing. ber of years; now the time is right.

A social enterprise owned and opAt age 44, I have spent the last two erated by members of our commudecades, growing learning and sucnity that returns the profit from the cessfully advocating for myself, and business to the community is one others, with empowerment of oneway to make it work. self, families and communities.

What this means is a business that I am prepared to utilize these skills is owned by the people of Lanark and learned knowledge to serve the Highlands where profits are return people. The people here are amazing to the people. and well deserving of a voice who The non-profit revenues would listens and understands all aspects of a healthy community. My education SHANNON FORSYTH provide funds for the community halls, youth centers and recreationand hands-on work experience work al needs. Furthermore, it would provide a place will benefit our township.

Top priority will be to address emotional and where members of the community can be empractical needs that will allow for a foundation ployed. I look forward to providing further inon which we can prosper; for growth at healthy formation in regards to this idea and would love paces that will be sustainable for future genera- to discuss other innovated ideas. In speaking with the people in our communities, I am heartions.

Utilizing our community halls/centers, recre- ing that strengthening our community in every ational facilities and the meeting the needs of area with effective and sustainable solutions that our homestead needs paramount support and it benefit this generation and future generations is top priority. can be provided without burdening taxpayers.

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KEITH KERR (I) - MAYOR CANDIDATE

SUSAN FREEMAN - MAYOR CANDIDATE

I am a fourth generation resitablished guidelines of provincial dent, homeowner and full-time and municipal policies and proceresident of Tay Valley. I’m mardures. ried with two sons and four I am very proud of the accomgrandchildren, and have been a plishments over the past few years volunteer firefighter for 26 years. and of the effective team of counI have 30 years management excillors I have led as your reeve. perience with two local businessDuring the past eight years, we es and have represented residents have completed several road imas a councillor, deputy reeve, provement projects. reeve and warden of the county.

I worked directly with the archiI strongly believe it is important tect to design and implement the to protect our sensitive environconstruction of our new municipal KEITH KERR ment while allowing safe and susoffices, ensuring the design includtainable development. With deep ed heritage aspects and a friendly roots in Tay Valley, and having lived here all and inviting atmosphere. my life, I understand the everyday workings One of our concerns is transportation the of this community and the needs and wishes seniors and youth who do not drive have trouof its people. ble getting in and out of town we have done I will continue to ensure transparent ac- surveys and this has come up Lanark County countability and to listen and respond to your Transportation has done a pilot project in our concerns and represent your interests both area I would like to see the Twp work with municipally and on the Lanark County coun- them to see if we can find a viable affordable cil. way to make rural transportation a reality that I intend to continue to work within the es- way we could use the gas tax to help fund

The citizens of Tay Valley need ited financial capacity, de-pendent a well led Council. After leaving primarily on residential property municipal politics 4 years ago I am taxes. Our infrastructure is in defiseeking election as Reeve in order cit. Many of our roads, bridges and to serve the people of Tay Valley buildings need either replacement and Lanark County once again. I or more repairs than normal mainteintend to communicate clearly and nance can provide. openly with council and the public, I will work to increase cooperation in order to preside over a council with our neighbouring municipalithat is responsive, accountable and ties in order to increase shared serrespectful. vice agreements and joint purchasI will be using my experience ing arrangements. gained as Deputy Reeve from 2000 This will serve to improve service SUSAN FREEMAN to 2014, and Warden of Lanark efficiency and reduce costs.

County in 2005.

With 14 years on Tay Valley and Lanark During that time I demonstrated the necessary County Councils, I have demonstrated clearly skills to provide this leadership, that I have the knowledge, experience and deterI will work to rebuild trust in our Council and mination to work on these challenges. Your vote to improve our township’s tarnished image. can make it a reality.

I aim to bring good management, civility and To learn more about me please visit the folconsensus to Council where everyone is treated lowing. fairly and with consideration.

Website: www.susanfreeman.ca; or on FaceSmall municipalities like Tay Valley have lim- book: Susan Freeman for Reeve.

BRIAN CAMPBELL - MAYOR CANDIDATE

Extensive experience with LaI have resided for 20 years in Glen nark County and the eastern Ontario Tay. wardens caucus developing strateMy priorities are: gic plans, including presentations To restore confidence in the reputo provincial ministries to attract tation of Tay Valley by working colprograms and funding to support laboratively with members of Council and staff to ensure that all lawful regional economic development. policies and procedures are impleMunicipal experience as an elected mented to best serve all members of councillor in the Municipality of our community.

Stittsville, for two terms.

The sustainability of a community Instrumental in acquiring funding can be determined by tracking the and managing the expansion of High assessment base which is a direct Speed Internet coverage in Lanark result of new housing and business BARRIE CRAMPTON County. construction.

As the deputy reeve of Tay ValThe new council together with staff must en- ley and county councillor, I will champion the sure that prospective home owners and their newly announced government initiative to fund builders receive timely processing and support the expansion of cell phone coverage in our unduring the application and inspection process. derserviced area.

Additionally the health of the lakes and rivers Business and community experience and inhas to be maintained and improved so as to sus- terpersonal skills that will make me a fiscally retain lake property values into the future. sponsible, productive and hardworking member Township roads that have safety deficiencies of council and a reliable representative for the should be assessed and upgraded, supported by residents of Tay Valley, both within and outside the pursuit of government funding and grants. the Township.

My Experience Includes: Visit: barriecrampton.ca

All elections represent a more cost-effective way to deliver choice. the service?”

This election represents a clear Reducing the number of counciland critical choice between two lors from eight to five and elimipaths that will determine our nating 1.5 senior staff positions, community’s destiny. consistent with other comparaCommunities must adapt and bly sized municipalities, would change to grow and flourish, produce an immediate saving of and in so doing pass on the $170,000 annually, representing great gifts of opportunity and almost six per cent of our budget— community to our children and and this would just be the start. grandchildren.

Real change means growing our Having represented you as community by making it open for BRIAN CAMPBELL both a councillor and deputy Current Dep. Mayor business. reeve, I’ve had a front row seat.

Working with our citizens is how Real change means making we will build our community for minimization of the burden on the taxpayer today and tomorrow. our fundamental guiding principle, through Together, we will make Tay Valley a model always asking two key questions: “Is this of good, efficient government. Together we expenditure really necessary? Is there a will do better.

BARRIE CRAMPTON - DEPUTY MAYOR CANDIDATE

JUDY FARRELL - DEPUTY MAYOR CANDIDATE

ROXANNE DARLING (I) - COUNCILLOR CANDIDATE

the chair of the Age Friendly WorkI have been a councillor for one term ing Group, we were going to start a and feel strongly that the taxpayers “Community HUB” at the Glen Tay in Tay Valley need a strong voice on School. This could be a place where council so that is why I decided to run students could teach modern technolfor deputy reeve this term. ogy skills to seniors. The seniors in My top priorities are to bring Tay return, could talk to them about “the Valley back to a place where people olden days”, about what they had enwant to develop, build new homes and dured in their lives growing up. They start businesses. We need to increase could also teach them how to knit, our tax base so we can reduce the crochet, do wood working etc. We tax rate for all seasonal and full-time need a Tay Valley Community Centre residents. To do this, we, (council and where people could just get together, staff) need to remember that we work talk, play cards and mingle. for you, the taxpayers, the citizens of JUDY FARRELL We need to have affordable transTay Valley. I have a track record of speaking for the people and will con- Current councillor portation available to those who want to stay in their homes and still travel tinue to advocate for you.

I am focusing on all demographics. We need to be to and from appointments and enjoy shopping in an attractive place for people to want to live, work our local towns and cities.

We need to focus on infrastructure and our roads. and play. We need to attract businesses that employ people of all ages and education levels. For We need to look for every available grant and any the aging, we need to provide access to things for monies available through our provincial and fedthem to do. We have an amazing trail system that eral governments to assist with our bridges, roads can be used for walking, biking and cross-country and drains.

I encourage all taxpayers to vote so “your” voice skiing; this needs to be expanded, four-wheeling etc. This appeals to all generations. When I was can be heard in our municipality.

Running for councillor, Sherchallenges, and we at the municipal brooke Ward, Tay Valley Township. level must find a way to identify and My name is RoxAnne Darling, I’m help each one. asking the residence to re-elect me We can help accomplish this as their councillor. I come to them through funding and grant applicawith 18 years of council experience. tion, changes in our municipal byIt is a great honour to sit as their law to allow for opportunities that representative at the council table. do not currently exist, and to really My priority over the next four years listen and become a part of the sowill be to bring a balance back to the lution not an obstacle. I not only township to refocus on what is imask for a vote in the upcoming muportant to the tax payers. I bring a nicipal election but support more common sense approach to municiinvolvement from all taxpayers to pal politics that is greatly needed. ROXANNE DARLING help Tay Valley identify what proI do not or will not be focusing on grams and rural services are most any one demographic in our township. Each important for the benefit of all taxpayers and and every demographic represents different their quality of life.

FRED DOBBIE - COUNCILLOR CANDIDATE I will continue to make sound example, it will be a challenge for financial decisions and keep your new volunteer fire fighters to get taxes reasonable. I have three pri300 hours off work over two years orities. from their full-time employer to take First, I intend to explore the vithe required training. Plus, the cost ability of locating a sand shed in to cover their lost income will be a Maberly. In my opinion, this will cost to municipalities and, hence, save staff time driving from Glen tax payers. A related concern is the Tay to western Bathurst and Sherpotential increase in insurance costs brooke to sand roads and save both for small rural municipalities. This fuel and truck maintenance costs – complex issue will need to be adcosts that add up over time. This lodressed by our Fire Board together cation will also be more convenient with our sister municipalities. for citizens to pick up sand for their Third, as Chair of the Recreation FRED DOBBIE private roads.

Committee I was, and will continue Second. I will advocate changes to the new to be, a strong advocate for the hockey, soccer mandatory training and certification standards and karate programs for our children and youth for our volunteer firefighters to reflect the reali- – programs that help keep our kids healthy and ties of rural municipalities. As currently written, fit while learning team skills. A lifelong resithis new regulation – which comes into effect dent of Bathurst, I was elected to council folnext year – will be costly and severely limit our lowing my retirement after 31 years as a sucability to attract new volunteer firefighters. For cessful self-employed general contractor.

GREG HALLAM (I) - COUNCILLOR CANDIDATE

GENE RICHARDSON - COUNCILLOR CANDIDATE My name is Gene Richardson.

I am 52 years old and I live at 116 Somerville Drive in the Bathurst Ward of Tay Valley Township.

While this is my first time putting my name forward for Council, I have had an interest in politics for many years. Similar to a majority of individuals who have also put their name forward, I want to support the community to make this a place we can call home for many years.

GENE RICHARDSON

Concerns brought forward to Council should be a priority and if it’s important to the residents, it’s important to me.

I do however realize that I am only one voice out of eight and see the value in working as a team with fellow councilor’s and with the valuable input of staff, to do what’s best for the residents of the township and the community as a whole.

BEVERLEY PHILLIPS - COUNCILLOR CANDIDATE A Welcome Change of Pace — I decided a no-nonsense approach that’s the slogan of Tay Valley to leadership is what Tay Valley Township. I want to ensure my Township needs to get back to the community develops and thrives, basic values of public service. while remaining a desirable place I want to reduce the members of to live, work and visit. council from eight to five and reI have been living in Burgess view senior administrative staff Ward, along with my husband numbers and responsibilities. I want Wayne, as a permanent resident for to explore contracting out and sharthe past 16 years. I am an avid phoing some services. tographer, a long-time dog lover, a I believe in competent government mother of three and a grandmother and believe I am capable of bringing of eight. I am a graduate of the Unithat competence to the council table. versity of Ottawa and have years of BEVERLEY PHILLIPS Competence is what it takes to get work experience in the private secthings done. Competence means listor, managing offices and finances. tening, doing the homework, weighing choices I am running for the first time. I believe it’s and working hard. It means good organization, time for a fresh face and a strong voice. considering all sides of an issue and being fair.

WAYNE JORDAN - COUNCILLOR CANDIDATE

My name is Wayne Jordan. I am 61 years young. I have lived on Christie Lake Road for the past 32 years, Tay Valley has always been my home.

I was a councilor in Tay Valley for three terms before the last election and I enjoyed being in being in a position where I could help the community.

The priority for me going into this election is our road infrastructure. I see hundreds of thousands of dollars turning country roads into

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speedways and then having the speed limits lowered in an attempt to keep them safe to drive on.

I believe it would be much more beneficial to spend more time and money maintaining our roads properly.

I also look forward to reducing bureaucracy and red tape when it comes to planning issues.

This is a very important election and I hope the voter turnout is better than the usual 40 per cent.

NOT SURE IF YOU’RE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE?

A person is entitled to vote in the municipal election if the person is: • A Canadian citizen; and at least 18 years of age; • A resident of the Township of Tay Valley; • An owner or tenant of land in Tay Valley Township, or is the spouse of such owner or tenant; • A non-resident of Tay Valley Township but you or your spouse own or rent property; • Is not otherwise prohibited from voting under any law.

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families are looking for this serMy wife Margot and I are longvice for school studies, and we all time residents of Burgess Ward in have everyday tasks such as bankTay Valley Township. Our home ing that needs to be done. is on Black Lake.

This can only help keep our I moved into Tay Valley Townyounger generation living and ship over 20 years ago because working here. of its sense of community. It is It is important to have strong important to me to maintain and working partnerships with our grow what brought me to this neighboring towns and municiarea in the first place. palities to make sure that we have Some of the key strengths are accessible health care, reliable still relevant today: our schools, transportation, recreational and roads, lakes and our local hospiGREG HALLAM educational facilities, as these will tal. support seniors and attract new I have been on Tay Valley council for eight years and have always taken a families to Tay Valley Township.

Given my combined municipal knowledge common-sense approach to our township’s and experience within our community I will needs and future.

I take the time needed to review all the continue to deliver the best outcome for our taxpayers of Tay Valley Township now, and facts.

One of the areas that is becoming more now more than ever for our future generaimportant to residents is to have affordable tions.

Please feel free to contact me at 613-706high-speed broadband and strong cell phone 1024 or greghallam@storm.ca or Facebook: coverage within our municipality.

Home based businesses in the area need it, fb@electgreghallam

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ROB RAINER - COUNCILLOR CANDIDATE My name is Rob Rainer, I’m 59 community. years young, and I reside in Tay ValA high priority for me is to be ley Township with my wife, Mary a constructive voice for counLou Carroll. I seek to be newly cil decisions concerning land use elected to TVT council and to help planning and development, and represent Sherbrooke Ward. I am to help ensure that the township’s running to contribute to council dePlanning Department has the recisions that help improve the qualsources it needs to properly fulfill ity of life that the township offers to its responsibilities. The question year-round and seasonal residents; is not whether one is for or against to help ensure our local governdevelopment, but rather what type ment is welcoming, responsive, and of development is most appropriresponsible, and that it provides ate to the environmental setting of valued services with excellence our Township and to the values of ROB RAINER for tax-paying constituents; and to residents. Many of those values are help ensure our local government is visionary reflected in TVT’s 2017-2021 Strategic Plan.

– recognizing how our community will or may Council decisions concerning development change in the near future, and the opportunities should be consistent with that plan, including we can capture together. protection of TVT’s fragile lakes and rivers.

I see the best in and respect others, and am Spending of the Planning Department amounts committed to teamwork. I am independent of to about five percent of the Township’s annual mind and voice, and have strong listening and budget. As a TVT councillor, I would wish to communication skills. If elected to Council, I ensure that spending level is maintained, if not would seek to work closely with the many or- somewhat increased, through the regular budganizations working for the betterment of our geting process.

ARE YOU ON THE VOTERS’ LIST? In order to vote, you must be on the Voter’s List.

To ensure that your name is on the list and all relevant information is correct, visit the Municipal Office with proper identification (showing proof of identity and qualifying address) during the following time frames: Monday to Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 20 - 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 22 until p.m.

Offices to be Elected In this election, members will be elected for a four-year period beginning December 1, 2018 and ending November 30, 2022 for the following offices: Township Council Reeve (one is elected by all electors of the

municipality) Deputy Reeve (one is elected by all electors of the municipality) Councillors (six to be elected by wards two from each ward) School Board Trustees English District School Board (one to be elected by public school electors of the municipality) English District Separate School Board (one to be elected by separate school electors of the municipality) French Language District School Board (one to be elected by French language separate school electors) French Language District Separate School Board (one to be elected by French language electors within the municipality)

ELECTION COVERAGE 2018 – DRUMMOND NORTH ELMSLEY TOWNSHIP EDITOR’S NOTE: The Perth Courier reached out to all candidates running in the Oct. 22 municipal election. We asked the following questions: Name, age, residence; top priority, how will you fund it, and what is the demographic most important to you. The candidates’ answers are listed in no particular order. (I) = incumbent.

Steve Fournier has been acclaimed as reeve. There will be two Drummond Ward candidates to be elected, as well as two North Elmsley Ward councillors.

The following person did not respond: Ray Scissons (I).

WHERE AND WHEN TO VOTE Drummond Ward Electors - on voting day, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; advanced polls, Oct. 13, and Oct. 17, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Drummond Hall, 1920 Drummond Conc. 7, Drummond Centre North Elmsley Ward Electors: Municipal office, 210 Port Elmsley Rd., Port Elmsley.

Rideau Ferry Country Home, residents only: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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SUSAN BRANDUM - COUNCILLOR CANDIDATE Susan Brandum, 62, on the edge of I commit to: downtown Port Elmsley.

• Investing time to research and I think Drummond/North Elmsley understand the issues, is one of the best places to live and • Applying my experience, intelliI’d like to make it even better. gence and practical, common-sense I look forward to providing a comapproach to decision making, mon-sense, practical, progressive • Keeping taxes down while provoice on Council. I want to make viding services that sustain the sure we take advantage of good health of the township and its conopportunities for our citizens, busistituents, nesses and organizations.

• Collaborating with my fellow And, I want to ensure that we councillors to finding the best solumaintain, protect and even improve tion, the natural environment that makes • Promoting and practicing buy SUSAN BRANDUM D/NE such a special place to live. local, People and nature have suffered this summer • Consulting with constituents, from climate change.

• Improving communication with constituents.

Climate change is the single greatest chalI bring a background as a researcher and lenge we face because it makes every other writer, and experience in business media, the problem worse.

Ontario government, and the corporate secYet, so many solutions are local. Municipal tor. Over the past 20 years, I established a regovernments everywhere are acting to better gional environmental organization as a social prepare and protect their citizens in this time of enterprise, creating jobs in the community, and great change, and to mitigate the change so we helping citizens improve their living conditions, don’t leave worse conditions for our children save money and energy, and lighten their enviand grandchildren. ronmental footprints.

I intend to ensure that DNE joins in and does For more information, or to ask me any quesmore so that we can continue to live in a healthy tions, call me at 613-285-7945 or go to my FB environment. page at SusanBrandumforNorthElmsleyWard.

SEAN KENNEDY - COUNCILLOR CANDIDATE

Sean Kennedy has been a resiKennedy is a good listener and comdent of Drummond Township for municator and is open to listening to over 15 years. He has lived in sevany residents concerns. eral places in Canada and chose Many of the roads in the township Drummond Township to raise his need improvement not only for cars, family. Sean and his wife Andrea but for recreational users such as are connected socially and profespedestrians, cyclists and equestrian sionally within the Township to riders. Drummond Township could many friends and family members. improve its recreational areas by esSean is 49 years old, he is a civil tablishing more small parks and imservant and Andrea is an educator. proving public boat launches.

The Kennedys have two children Kennedy’s plan to pay for improveboth at post-secondary school. ments would include applying for SEAN KENNEDY Sean is active in several sports special funding within programs esgroups as well as a local youth tablished by the County, Provincial group, Crime Stoppers and a local dog training and Federal governments. club.

Sean Kennedy would also focus on attractDrummond Township is a beautiful rural ing groups such small and large businesses to township with a mixture of farms and residences Drummond. This would help to increase the intermingled with forests and wetlands. Sean’s township budget. priority would be to balance economic developKennedy would strive to keep property taxes ment with the idea of preserving the lifestyle we as low as possible. He understands that people all enjoy in Drummond now. Sean Kennedy is with families or people on a fixed income are connected socially to many residents of Drum- trying to keep up with bills and mortgages. This mond Township whom he considers neighbours. can sometimes be a struggle.

PAUL KEHOE - COUNCILLOR CANDIDATE

I am a longtime resident of My top priorities are to work hard Drummond Township. I was to ensure that taxes remain affordable raised in North Elmsley Townwhile still maintaining the high level ship near Rideau Ferry. I am marof services the residents of the Townried to Joy, (nee Fergusson) with ship expect. three children: Douglas, Amy and To accomplish this I plan to I will Rebecca. I have been a very active work with staff and other members of community volunteer with Scouts, council to prioritize capital projects to (currently Area Commissioner for take advantage of provincial and fedValley Highlands), Drummond eral funding. I will encourage proper Central School Eco Ninjas, Perth planning and development that will Minor Soccer, Perth Minor Hockincrease the township’s tax base. I ey, St Paul’s United Church and will work to ensure the township PAUL KEHOE the Perth Fair. maintains strong partnerships with I am a retired manager holding local urban centers for shared servicpositions with the Ministry of Environment, es such as libraries and recreation to keep cost (Provincial Officer) and the Ministry of Natu- down. I will support local tourism initiatives ral Resources. I have until this past spring been that increase money coming into the local comworking part time as a consultant with Pinchin munity and finally I will support the farming Ltd. serving Northern Ontario as a municipal community so that their operations can continue advisor on environmental issues, landfills, wa- to operate without unnecessary regulatory barter systems, sewage sites and brownfield site riers being put in placed at the municipal level. restorations.

JOHN MATHESON - COUNCILLOR CANDIDATE GEORGE (G.W.) SACHS - COUNCILLOR CANDIDATE My name is John Matheson and a close eye on spending to ensure I am running for councillor in the that townships money is spent in a Drummond Ward. fiscally responsible manner.

I was born and lived most of my Drummond has always had great life in Drummond Twp. relationships with our neighboring I have recently retired and feel that communities in regards to sharing I now have the available time and recreational facilities such as the energy required to be a positive and hockey rinks, sports fields, parks productive member of council. With etc. several of the current council memMaintaining these relationships bers stepping down recently, I felt should be a priority of this council, that this was the perfect opportunity in order to continue providing the to get involved in this council. great and improving quality of life I believe it is very important for to the residents of this great townJOHN MATHESON council to be financially responsible ship. It has always been very imas well as keeping taxes at a reasonable rate, all portant to me that I be straight forward and fair while keeping the constituent best interests in with people. mind. By promoting Drummond as a great place I will be the same with not only with my felto live, work, and play we should be able to in- low councillors and Twp. Employees but with crease our tax base, all while employing proper the taxpayers as well, whom I will represent to planning and development practices. If elected, the best of my ability.

I will work hard every day to maintain and I ask for your support in the upcoming elecimprove our infrastructure, all while keeping tion

CASTING YOUR VOTE VIA INTERNET/PHONE 9. How do I access the voting system?

A. Voting instructions will be included in the voter instruction letter mailed to each eligible elector on the official elector list. Included in this information are instructions on how to access the voting system. Voters can cast their ballot using the telephone or cell phone by calling a toll free number.

Voters using personal computers will use the Internet to visit a website that will allow them entry into the voting system where they can cast their vote.

10. Once I enter my PIN and start my voting process do I have to complete all the races on the ballot in one session? For example, what if I am interrupted and have to hang up the phone for some reason or, if I am voting using the Internet and have to leave my session?

A. No, you do not have to vote all the races on your ballot at one time uninterrupted. You can disconnect from the Internet or the telephone and reconnect later, re-enter your PIN, and complete your voting activity at that time. In fact, if you find it more convenient, you can switch from one method to the other and complete your voting using the other method.

For example, you can start your voting on the Internet and at some point close your Internet session, and then later re-start the voting process and re-enter your PIN using your phone or cell phone and complete your ballot.

11. If I am using the telephone to vote, how will I know what number to press to vote for the candidate of my choice or what if I make a mistake and select a different candidate than the one I want to vote for?

A. The voter instruction letter mailed to you has the list of candidates included on it for your reference purpose. In addition, each time the system presents you with a race to vote for; it lists the eligible candidates running for that position and instructs you to select the corresponding number for that candidate. You may also clear your ballot selections and start over.

12. Once a vote has been confirmed, can it be changed?

A. No. Once a vote has been confirmed it cannot be changed. This process is the same as dropping the ballot into the ballot box in a traditional paper based election ensuring complete voter anonymity and secrecy of ballot. The system does not know how the ballot was voted; only that the PIN was used in the election to cast a vote and thus it cannot be removed from the vote count.

13. How do I vote if I am away from home, out of town, out of the province, or out of the country?

A. You can vote during the election voting period using the Internet from anywhere in the world. You can also use telephone service and connect to the voting system toll free from anywhere in North America.

CINDY LAPRADE - COUNCILLOR CANDIDATE Cindy Laprade, Rideau Ferry – have knowledge and experience in North Elmsley Candidate all these areas.

I care about the Township of Fiscal responsibility and long Drummond/North Elmsley and want term financial sustainability is not to be involved in planning the future about pinching pennies. of this Township.

It’s about prioritizing capital exMy experience as the Treasurer of penditures to ensure funds are there the Township of Rideau Lakes has to replace or build new infrastrucshown me that local councils need ture when needed. someone with financial expertise to It’s about looking for sources of help make sound decisions when it revenue, other than taxation, i.e. comes to how your tax dollars are grants, user fees. spent.

It’s about getting the biggest bang CINDY LAPRADE As a Chartered Professional Acfor your buck. countant and a Certified Management AccounAs a mother and grandmother, I want nothtant I have over 30 years of financial experience ing but the best for today and for generations in the Public Sector. to come.

In my previous entrepreneurial life I owned I can be contacted through my campaign webtwo successful businesses. I can play in the site – https://cindylaprade.ca sandbox with the big boys and at the same time What is my top priority? Safeguarding our be courteous and respectful. I am a good lis- rate-payers through sound financial managetener. ment A councillor needs to have a firm grasp of Fortunately, sound financial management cost many issues from taxation and budgets to by- nothing and saves plenty laws, from roads to inter-municipal relationDemographic: Current and future residents of ships, from government to garbage, and more. I Drummond/North Elmsley

QUINTON NORWOOD - COUNCILLOR CANDIDATE

My name is Quentin Norwood. I am 46 years old and have resided on Tennyson Road for over 20 years, during which time my wife and I have raised three children to adulthood. I am a project manager at Norwood & Company, masonry, excavating and contracting business in Perth.

I have a multi-generational family history in Drummond ward and have long been interested in municipal governance. My wife, Julie Churchill, teaches at North Elmsley School and has a long family history in the North Elmsley ward of the township.

I chose to run for Drummond ward councillor because I was concerned that neither incumbent councillor was running for their position in this election and both were acclaimed in 2014. You can’t have representative government without representation.

My priority at council would be to continue the excellent work of previous councils in cre-

ating a township that promotes and encourages responsible development while delivering efficient and effective core services.

I am a small government person by nature and would bring over 20 years of self-employed and small business experiences to council.

It is common knowledge that there are significant cost pressures in all areas of municipal government that are not going away. Your new Drummond North Elmsley council must continue the hard work of balancing high levels of service in road building and maintenance, waste management, policing and fire protection and numerous other files, while ensuring that the township remains a great and affordable place to live, do business, and raise a family. I have been fortunate to be able to do these things for over 20 years and I would be happy to help with that hard work.

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1. Who will get a Voter Instruction Letter (VIL) with a PIN to vote in the election?

A. All qualified electors on the official Municipal Elector’s List provided by the municipality.

2. What if my name is not on the Voters’ List?

A. Eligible electors who are not on the official elector list will have to go to a location designated by the election official and complete the required form to have their name added to the elector list.

Once this is completed you will be given a VIL by the election official.

3. When should I expect to receive my PIN in the mail?

A. Individual PINs will be mailed to eligible electors so that they are received approximately three to five days prior to the first voting day.

4. What if I don’t get a PIN in the mail by Election Day? A. If you are an eligible elector and on the official elector list, but you did not get a PIN in the mail by the start of the election period, you can request a replacement PIN. If the election official’s records indicate you were sent a PIN in the mail then the original PIN will be disabled and cannot be used to cast a vote in the election.

A replacement PIN will be issued to you if the original PIN has not been voted and you provide appropriate identification.

5. Why would I not get a PIN in the mail?

A. If you didn’t get a PIN in the mail one of two things may have happened. First, your name was not on the official elector list. PINs are only mailed to electors whose names appear on the official elector list as supplied by the municipality.

Secondly, a PIN may have been mailed to you and it has been delayed for some reason in the mail system.

6. Can anyone tell how I voted if they know my PIN? A: No. The system does not track how a particular PIN has voted, only that the PIN has been used to cast a vote.

7. Once I have my PIN, do I have to register in advance if I want to use either the telephone or the Internet to cast my vote?

A. No, there is no registration required. During the election period, using your PIN, you can use either the telephone or the Internet to cast your vote or vote using a paper ballot if this is offered by the municipality.

8. What if I lose or misplace my PIN? A. If an elector loses or misplaces their PIN they should contact the Voter HelpLine. The election official can decide to replace the missing PIN if it has not already been voted. They will determine if a voter has to travel to a location, sign a form, and then replace the missing PIN, or they can decide to allow the Voter HelpLine agent to authenticate the caller and issue a replacement PIN over the phone.

In both cases, the original lost or missing PIN will be disabled and it will not be able to be voted in the election.

I live in the Township of Drumessential services. The most immond North Elmsley and I am portant essential service we prohoping to be re-elected in the vide DNE residents are emergenNorth Elmsley ward. There are cy services. Our fire department many important issues facing is well-equipped for any emermunicipalities these days. gency. Our volunteer firefighters In my opinion, topping the list are real life heroes. is financial sustainability.

Their commitment to helping With fewer and fewer dollars the public, ongoing training, and trickling down to the lower-tier sense of duty is very inspirationmunicipalities from upper leval. els of government, we have to I truly appreciate our police ofbe very diligent and focused on GEORGE (G.W.) SACHS ficers and emergency personnel where and how we spend taxwho keep us all safe. Our curbpayer money. side waste and recycling collection is second Roads are a very important priority to my- to none. It is convenient, reliable and affordself and most DNE residents. able.

Over the past four years our township We have a great library and two rural has paved eight roads. We are continuously schools. Geographically we are in a beautiadding material to and maintaining our dirt ful location. roads. We have purchased the necessary I would like to thank everyone who has equipment to maintain brush and ditches to supported me over the last four years. If reimprove sight lines and drainage. elected, I will work hard for all the residents We have accomplished this while main- of Drummond North Elmsley. If you live in taining healthy reserve funds. Another very North Elmsley, I ask for your vote on Oct. important priority for me is to provide great 22.

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PARTNERSHIPS BENEFICIAL TO PERTH WILDLIFE RESERVE'S BUTTERFLY GARDEN You've probably noticed more monarch butterflies this year.

Something positive has been happening in the natural world, and we volunteers, with our partners at the Perth Wildlife Reserve's Butterfly Garden, would like to think we have helped.

This is Year 2 in the refurbishment of the gardens at the Perth Wildlife Reserve. Pollinator plants from the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority's shoreline naturalization program, energetic Stewardship Youth Rangers from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, and a group of hardy senior volunteers have, again this year, worked to improve habitat for butterflies, damselflies and dragonflies, and we hope, bees and other insects.

Plants arrive in the spring from the RVCA and are potted up and watered with TLC by the volunteers. In July, thanks to the MNRF's Junior Stewardship

Rangers, a bed is weeded, stripped of the old landscaping cloth, given fresh black earth and planted with the new pollinator plants. Without the Rangers, this would never have happened; their help is invaluable.

Inventories are being done on the species of butterflies, damselflies and dragonflies, along with wildflowers, seen in and around the gardens. This impressive list, compiled through May, June and July, now has 25 species of butterflies, 21 species of damselflies and dragonflies, and an unfolding list of wildflowers of at least 25 varieties.

This symbiotic relationship among the Butterfly Garden partners has shown what can be accomplished by working together - now if we could just convince some world leaders of the concept.

Submitted/Perth Wildlife Reserve Once again, the MNRF's students from the Stewardship Youth Ranger Program, and their team leader, were instrumental in refurbishing a pollinator flower bed at the Perth Wildlife Reserve's Butterfly Garden. From left to right: Kameron Batten, Dylan Stephenson, Jessie Harris Team leader, Zach Jacques and Theresa Allingham.

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A VISIT WITH A LOCAL UNSUNG HERO, REV. LARRY PAUL OF PERTH STEVE TENNANT WRITES ABOUT HIS MENTOR IN THIS HEARTFELT TRIBUTE. STEVE TENNANT Column

I visited one of my local unsung heroes the other day, one who has been quietly giving and helping others in our community for years, one whose passion for music is only outshone by his love for his family.

As I sat by his hospital bedside, surrounded by memorable pictures of family and friends, awaiting his waking from a snooze, memories flooded back of our times together. I can still see the thrilled smile on his face as I helped him off the Stewart Park Festival stage in 1999, he proudly having just finished performing with his Saints & Sinners band. You couldn't have chipped that smile away.

I'm speaking of course about the one and only Rev. Larry Paul; a loving husband who still grieves the loss of his soulmate, Evelyn who passed earlier this year, a caring father of MaryLynn, Margo and David, Grand-

pa, retired Presbyterian minister, musician and music lover.

Though humble and shy, he overcame this by performing, be it in the pulpit or stage or just doing the right thing, helping others.

As a keyboard player and guitarist, he grew up in Carleton Place, where, with four other high school friends, formed The Ramblers, a country group who played dances in the halls throughout the county for several years.

In 1956, after being together for just over a year, The Ramblers auditioned to be the "fill-in" band at the weekly Saturday dances, taking the stage when Joe Brown's Happy Wanderers took a break.

Chosen, they got to play a song of their own each week across the radio airwaves as the Happy Wanderers played Saturday nights at the Carleton Place Town Hall and CFRA radio broadcast weekly half-hour shows across the Valley from these dances. When seeing all the wires and equipment these days at a concert together, Larry and I always had a good laugh about The Ramblers only having one amplifier for the lead guitar and vocals.

He also tells some good stories about those country hall's parking lot antics, be it car trunk li-

quor or fights ... a different time.

Wherever the churches Larry preached at, with previous charges in Fort St. John, BC, Beaconsfield, Hudson, Howick/ Riverfield, in Quebec and here at St. Andrew's Presbyterian, Perth, playing music has always been part of his message. He carries this to the community, whether playing with Saints and Sinners or any of the multitude of musical partnerships he enjoys.

He's provided keyboard accompaniment for local choirs, soloists - young and older, or background music for charitable group dinners, not forgetting joining in with bands entertaining in the Lounge of the Perth Legion.

Since retiring he's enjoyed assisting a congregation in Kilmaurs, Ont., as well as a couple of other small congregations keep going with fundraising and anything else he could do. Always giving ...

Larry is a neighbour of mine and for as long as I can remember, almost daily, I'd see him either loading musical gear into his car to head to a practice or performance, or, assisting others bringing their instruments to his place to rehearse. Besides his family, sharing music with others has been his passion ... never for the money but rather the joy the music brings to others.

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He lights up when he shares with me how his grandchildren are bringing their instruments to his room to perform for and with him. We spoke of how wonderful it was to have had them perform beautifully at Evelyn's funeral in the spring, as he did as well.

We've attended a few concerts together over the years, the most recent being Campbell Wood's CD release in Smiths Falls. He was tickled when I told him how well Campbell was received when I saw him in July at the Vancouver Island Musicfest, in Comox, BC. He shared that Campbell had taken the time to visit him when he got back to our area and him being so encouraged with his current life in music.

Larry reflected how he had seen Campbell perform when he was much younger and always felt there was something special in him. Just one of a long line of youth Larry has encouraged in their musical development.

We first met before he became a neighbour, when Larry was officiating a funeral for one of my clients who I gave a eulogy for.

We seemed to click right away, each recognizing the others involvement in community activities and agreeing we needed to grab a beer together sometime.

Not long after we headed to the legion and we still snicker at how the Lounge exuberance noticeably quieted as this long-haired lad and the local Presbyterian minister entered and sat together with our brews.

From then on, as able, we'd repeat our adventure in different locales, getting caught up on each others activities, music and family stories being main topics.

He's always sharing songs he'd heard and is trying to work out a version of for some upcoming performance. It's what keeps him going.

As his nurse came and went, he smiled saying he'd performed her wedding and baptized their children, something I'd heard so many times of others we'd met from our times together. Larry has so many friends and acquaintances, his protective family have had to schedule visits so he can maintain his strength.

Larry's one of the most caring individuals I know who, so selflessly, shares his musical and personal talents with his family and the communities around him. He shared with me how he was enjoying playing with others at Trinity United, in Smiths

Falls and I can only hope his strength improves and he's able to, yet again, do what he loves to do ... share his music.

Thanks Larry ... I'm so proud to have you as a mentor and to be your friend. May beautiful music carry you onward.

UPCOMING EVENTS Friday, Sept 21, 7:30 p.m.

• Coco Love Alcorn, Studio Theatre in Perth. Sweet stylings.

"Coco is the ultimate musical spark plug ... an electrical connector through which the creative energy flows. In my 30 years of touring around the world, I have never seen another performer able to bring people together like Coco does." - James Keelaghan - Artistic Director, Summerfolk and renowned Canadian singer/songwriter. Tickets at Shadowfax, 1-800-518-2729.

Saturday, Sept. 22, 8 p.m.

• The Arrogant Worms at Studio Theatre. Festival favourites, over 160,000 album sales of their 14 albums. Zany, yet poignant, they grandly entertain multigenerations. My kids and I would follow them around to see them perform multiple times at weekend festivals. Tickets are $30 and available at Tickets Please, 613485-6434.

Saturday, Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m.

• DLUX at the ABC Hall, Bolingbrooke. A wonderful dance band playing the songs you want to hear. They packed the hall last month. DLUX includes: Jerrard Smith, guitars, viola, vocals; Diana Smith, vocals; Marty Rennick, bass; Vicki Hanes, guitar, vocals; Diamond Dave Pollard, guitar, vocals; Limestone Dave Card, drums. Tickets are $10 at the door.

Saturday, Sept 29, 10 a.m.

• St Paul's Handbell Choir at Perth Farmers' Market, Crystal Palace. Free event.

Sunday, Sept. 30, 7 p.m., • The LYNNeS at The Perth Tea Room (Perth Restaurant) Lynn Miles and Lynne Hanson will carry you away with their harmonies, stories and patter.

Get your tickets through Sue by calling 613-267-7902.

Steve Tennant shares his passion for live, local music through his regular column in our Ottawa Valley newspapers.

He can be reached at ferdburphyll@gmail.com.

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MAPLE GROVE PUBLIC SCHOOL OFFICIALLY DEDICATES ITS OUTDOOR CLASSROOM DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@ metroland.com Talk about a room with a view.

Maple Grove Public School's outdoor classroom was officially dedicated on the evening of Thursday, Sept. 13, following a barbecue put on by the parent council.

When she arrived as principal this past January, Nancy Keech realized just "how beautiful this campus is," she said, during her welcoming remarks at the outdoor classroom, a circle of stones for students to sit upon in the middle of a clearing in a grove of maples behind the school. She had seen how the students had taken to using the "talking stick" during sharing circle time as they explored restorative justice practices in class, thanks to help from the Lanark Community Justice Program.

The school put in for a grant to help create the area, and the administration sought ideas from students to what they wanted

to see in the classroom.

"We think we did pretty well and we are still growing," said Keech. The students took ownership of the project, building the woodland path stretching around the school property in the woods from the outdoor classroom to the spiral garden.

"We live here at the grace and generosity of the Indigenous people," Keech reminded the audience of students, parents and staff, before introducing Bill Montgomery, Indigenous education lead with the Upper Canada District School Board, who led a smudging ceremony to purify the area.

Montgomery explained that as a member of the Haida First Nations, smudging is not something that his people tended to do, but that it was being done as the land in Lanark is Algonquin land.

From his family ancestral village, "you can see Alaska from the beach," and that, instead of a smudging ceremony, "if we wanted to cleanse and purify ourselves, we'd jump in the

ocean."

Just as jumping in the ocean made the Haida people feel good, for the Algonquins, "it (smudging) made them feel good. It'll take negative energy away."

As he began the ceremony, Montgomery said that he hoped that the ceremony, combining four sacred medicines, of tobacco, sweet grass, cedar and sage, would bring "good learning, good teaching goes on here from now on."

After the ceremony, which saw Montgomery use an eagle feather to fan the flames and push the smoke around the outside of the circle, then within the circle, he "respectfully returned those herbs to Mother Earth," at the foot of a nearby tree.

"It's about respecting every voice in the circle," said Keech, as the evening sun filtered through the green leaves in the forest of the late summer day. She hoped that the circle would be a place where people could "listen respectfully and treat everyone with dignity."

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Desmond Devoy/Metroland Deanne Strong, the new principal at St. John Catholic High School in Perth, rings an old school bell which her mother-in-law, herself an educator, gave her as a gift, in her office on Wednesday, Aug. 29. In her old job as the principal over at St. John Roman Catholic elementary school across town, after a power failure, she actually had to use this bell to get students in off of the yard one school day.

NEW ST. JOHN HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL HOPES TO BRING MENTAL HEALTH STUDIES TO HELP STUDENTS DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@ metroland.com

calling mental health issues to be something "every principal sees (and) needs to address." It becomes even more prevalent of an issue in a town like Perth which she calls "a small town where you don't have as many resources available to you." At a small town high school, "school becomes a focal point that many families rely on," she said.

She is glad of her new accreditation.

"It's a huge accomplishment because I said I would never do my master's," she said with a laugh.

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St. John Catholic High School's new principal Deanne Strong is so involved with her work colleagues, she even shared a nursery with her attendance secretary, Tracy Rockburne.

The two women, who were born days apart, were both born in Perth and now work together.

And being so close to her co-workers and students, having taught in Perth for more than 20 years, she is hoping to bring her new mental

health training to bear for students and staff.

Strong recently completed a master's in mental health and educational leadership from St. Francis Xavier University, via correspondence education, every Tuesday night, online, for about two-and-a-halfyears, as well as in-person lessons in Kemptville from a professor flown in from Nova Scotia over the summer, as part of an educational opportunity for Catholic educators in eastern Ontario.

"It is a huge passion of mine," said Strong, during an interview in her new office on Wednesday, Aug. 29,

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side the Bank of Montreal.

"First impressions count," said Symon, and it is important that those alleyways look and "smell good," too.

McMartin House parking lot Even parking on the edge of the downtown core can be a cause for concern.

Owned by the Ontario Heritage Trust, and run by the town as a senior's centre, there is currently no parking on-site.

"McMartin House is a problem for us. It is highly used," he said of the historic house located at Harvey and Gore streets. The town is in talks to possibly install on-site parking "to alleviate those problems."

Among the other proposals he suggested included no tickets for first time parking offenders, simply a warning, with a progressive increase in fines thereafter for repeat offenders.

A second offence would have to take place within 12 months, to receive a fine. A third offence would receive a double fine and a fourth time offender would receive a triple fine.

"We will change habits," using this method, he promised. "Chronic abusers will see the error of their ways."

Holiday parking The downtown core also has free parking days (usually Fridays) during the Christmas season in December. Symon suggested that the money could still be collected, but that a portion of December parking revenues could be given to a local charity, in light of the holiday season. Symon said that similar "Feed the Meter" campaigns have worked in Trenton, Belleville and Prince Edward County. It is estimated that this would reduce revenue by between $8,000 and $10,000.

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Desmond Devoy/Metroland One of the new parking signs, as seen on North Street, facing the back lawn of the Barker Willson law firm, on the evening of Thursday, Sept. 13, lets motorists more clearly see that they can park for free for two hours between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday to Saturday. tioned that there are currently eight accessible, onstreet parking spaces within the downtown core, and an additional 12 accessible parking spaces within the five downtown parking lots. The committee recommended one additional space be provided on Wilson Street, south of Foster Street, on the west side, and another additional

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space be given on Gore Street, north of Foster, on the east side.

Council comments Coun.

Judy Brown called Forbes' report "a comprehensive analysis of our parking situation," she said.

Mayor John Fenik, however, was a bit more measured, calling the report "a

good piece of work," but he had an issue with the progressive increases in ticket fines for repeat offenders.

When he was running as a NDP candidate in the October 2015 federal election, his campaign headquarters were located at the intersection of Gore and Foster streets.

"I'd get four to five tickets a week," he said, before hastening to add: "Yes, I paid them."

But on a more serious side of the issue, as mayor, he said he has often received phone calls from single mothers or poor people who tell him "'I got a ticket and I can't afford it,' and (there are) lots of tears," he said. "I will have citizens come in here with a $60 ticket."

He felt it impinged on people who may simply be having a bad day, or week, or month, and "it's the same infraction," he said, whether it is the first or the seventh infraction. "We cannot create a class system," for parking enforcement, he said.

Council did vote to receive the report as presented.

Key recommendations Among the parking committee's key recommendations were: 1. Improved directional signage for public parking lots; 2. Educating downtown businesses on parking regulations; 3. Improved signage for on-street parking; 4. Improved message/ promotion for downtown parking; 5. Exploring the potential for new technology, say, by way of an app; 6. Parking lot alleyway improvements; 7. More accessible onstreet parking; 8. Comprehensive customer service training; 9. Adjustments to current ticket fines, which have not been amended since 2009; 10. Establish a parking reserve; 11. Feed the Meter holiday season campaign; 12. Adjust passes and permit rates, with parking extension passes increased to $20, and business identity permits increased to $100.

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elementary school in Smiths Falls, back at its old Elmsley Street location, when it was a Grade 4 to 8 school.

She served there for four years, before shifting back to Perth as the new principal at St. John elementary school. She was at that school for about three years, until this past June, when she was told that she was moving back to St. John high school.

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Strong. "Now I'm here and I'm back home. It's like a full circle."

She admitted that it was interesting to serve at St. John elementary since she had attended there as a student. She is also having the unique experience that some of the students she taught in the past are now showing up at school with their own children. "It's nice that you can be in your hometown. They (those parents) have built a rela-

tionship with you."

Personal life In fact, her own children have also gone through the Catholic school system in Perth, and are now off forging their own paths. Her eldest son Nick graduated from Algonquin College's police foundations program, having studied criminology at Carleton University in Ottawa.

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She does not have any specific plans for implementing what she has learned at the high school, but she wants to develop her school's mental health team more fully with student input.

"Student voices are very important. Kids can tell you want they need," she said.

While she has been away from secondary schools for the past six years, some of her former students at St. John elementary will be coming with her to the new school, bringing with it a bit of continuity. "Even kids I had at St. Francis (de Sales) in Smiths Falls ... go here now," she said.

One aspect of her personality that she will bring to the job is that "I'm not a principal that can be at my desk," and that she wants to be very present in school life. "I have to be up, meeting students. Sometimes it's a two minute conversation that you can glean a lot of information from, but that (lets the student know) somebody cares."

Personal trajectory Growing up, Strong did not stray too far from home, attending St. John elementary until Grade 10, before transferring over to the Perth and District Collegiate Institute for grades 11 to 13, since Perth did not have a Catholic high school at the time.

Upon graduation, she took a joint concurrent education program operated between Trent University in Peterborough and Queen's University in Kingston. She went to school in Peterborough, but her final year was in Kingston, where she received both her bachelor of arts and bachelor of education. In 1992, St. John Catholic High School opened, and she became one of the first teachers to teach out on Scotch Line Road. (In those days, students from Almonte, Carleton Place and Smiths Falls attended St. John high school too, as Notre Dame Catholic High School in Carleton Place

was not around yet.)

Strong spent 20 years at St. John high school, with seven of those years spent as a teacher. She then transferred to the guidance department, later serving as head of student services for 11 years. She then became a vice principal at the school for about four years before she made her first professional move outside of Perth, taking up the position of principal at St. Francis de Sales Catholic

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STRONG IS NEW PRINCIPAL AT ST. JOHN IN PERTH

versity of Guelph, and their youngest son Alexander is in his second year of business studies at the University of Western Ontario in London.

"So, nobody is doing education!" she laughed.

She married Andrew, an electrical engineer, in 1991, and he too is a Perth native - the couple met at PDCI. She "loves" her cottage on the Big Rideau, as well as gardening, canoeing, kayaking and playing hockey. She is a "huge" Ottawa Senators fan, and used to play in a hockey league for women in Smiths Falls.

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

EVELYN LEE REALTY LTD

What’s happening this week at:

BROKERAGE

sales representative

Independently Owned & OpeRated

EVELYN evelynleebroker@gmail.com LEE Cell: 613-284-7277

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Broker of Record

OPEN HOUSES Sunday September 30 2:00pm-4:00pm Heckston

Locally Owned and Operated

NEW LISTING

$290,000

*Brenda Gray

NEW LISTINGS 14 William St 402 Dillabaugh Rd 63 Abbott St., N 3301 Cty Rd 16 15 Davidson St. 402 Hwy 29 Unit 6

209 Upper perth rd., Lanark highLands $469,500

Carleton Place 613-253-0518 Ottawa 613-596-5353

Smiths Falls Heckston Smiths Falls Merrickville Smiths Falls Moblie

$179,900 $290,000 $169,900 $389,900 $79,900 $54,900

**John Gray & *Brenda Gray **John Gray & *Brenda Gray **John Gray & *Brenda Gray *Gerry Seguin *Garry “Beep” Dalgleish *Garry “Beep” Dalgleish

156 CHaMberS St MLS# 1126707 $165,900

4604 HigHway 43 weSt MLS# 1124957 $229,900

2839 HigHway 15 MLS# 1108108 $209,900

93 OLd KingStOn rd MLS# 1121486 $189,900

Legend: *Sales Representative **Broker ***Broker of Record

www.remaxaffiliates.ca | Smiths Falls * Kemptville | 613-283-2121

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1486 FERGUSON FALLS ROAD

66-Acres of your own private paradise. Nature trails, organic gardens, birds and wildlife. Exceptionally Reno’s older home with large addition and huge steel barn & outbuildings. Call:

$459,900.00 • MLS# 1126901 • ROBIN FERRILL NT

$579,900.00 • MLS# 1113649 • RHONDA BRUNKE

WINDY POINT SIDE ROAD

www.coldwellbankerhomes.ca Carleton Place 613-253-3175 Almonte 613-256-5677

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427 VAN DUSEN STREET

CON 5B ROAD, DALHOUSIE

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207 RAMSAY CONCESSION 7A

Well-kept town home in popular Riverfront Estates.

Features include: Finished lower level, main floor laundry, stone patio, skylights and more.

Very nice acreage owned by the same family for the past 45 years. A short walk to Carleton Place, this site would be an ideal rural sub-division. 1460’ frontage on Quarry Road & 1264’ along Ramsay 7A

$324,900.00 • 1126496 • JOHN COBURN

$749,900.00 • MLS# 1123510 • JOHN COBURN

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243 WILLIAM STREET

20 acres on White Lake! Remote location, off the grid on terrific treed lot with some great areas to build overlooking the water!

Call for land and boat directions.

Located close to Dalhousie Lake, just past the hamlet of Watsons Corners, this property is over 20 well-treed acres with a clearing and entry already done! Enjoy getting away and having an ideal location to build with nature. Call Jason for directions and further details.

Quality construction. All brick bungalow is almost 2000 sq. ft. on the main floor. Generac generator system, underground watering system, granite, hardwood and much more.

Affordable 3-bedroom home, great lot and great location, lots of parking and huge workshop in the back.

2 baths and lots of storage.

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

$299,900.00 • MLS# 1108300 • JASON COLEMAN

$74,900.00 • MLS# 1120908 • JASON COLEMAN

68 WILLOW SHORE WAY

Stunning 2 + 1 bedroom, 3-bath executive bungalow in Stonewater Bay.

Call for your “SOLD” sign!

Robin J. Ferrill Broker of Record

John Coburn Broker

Great location for this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with many updates over

sign!

$249,900.00 • MLS#1123890 • ROBIN FERRILL

Jeff Wilson Sales Representative

$599,900.00 • 1123668 • JEFF WILSON

$229,900.00 • MLS# 1125763 • JEFF WILSON

73 FRANK STREET

233 WILLIAM STREET

Lovely 3-bedroom home on a beautiful lot with loads of charm. Call for your “SOLD”

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100-Acre HOBBY FARM in beautiful Ferguson Falls. 3 + bedroom, 1 bath older home. Barn, drive shed, coop, and fenced with over 1200 ft. along Mississippi River.

TER WA

613-258-4900

Rhonda Brunke

Jason Coleman

Sales Representative

Sales Representative

past few years. Call

for your “SOLD” sign!

$269,900.00 • MLS# 1124240 • ROBIN FERRILL

Marly Burke Broker

Karen Duncan Sales Representative

173 BIRCH POINT LANE

Mississippi Lake home with 50’ frontage. Enjoy spectacular view from the solarium.

Just outside of Carleton Place. “SOLD” Call John

$299,900.00 • MLS# 1111886 • JOHN COBURN

Carolyn Renwick

Gillian Kinson

Sales Representative

Sales Representative

Walter Renwick Broker/Owner

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NEW PRICE

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WATERFRONT

OPEN HOUSE

110 BEST ROAD, OFF HWY 43 MLS# 1126435 - $319,900 4 BT, 2 BTH COUNTRY HOME SET ON 10+ PRIVATE ACRES Call Sheri D’Aoust 613-812-9344

57 BROADVIEW AVENUE WEST SMTIHS FALLS MLS# 1121678 - $245,000 3 BD, 1 BTH BUNGALOW NICELY SET ON QUIET STREET

WATERFRONT

ROTHWELLS ISLAND BIG RIDEAU LAKE MLS# 1117734 - $398,000 950 SQ.FT. COTTAGE, 200 SQ.FT GUEST COTTAGE, DOCKING, WIFI AND MORE

869 WILD LIFE ROAD MLS # 1111894 - $799,000 6 BD, 3 BTH 2 STORY HOME ON 14+ ACRES, BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED, INGROUND POOL

33 MAZIE ST W SMITHS FALLS MLS# 1118270 - $750,000 ZONED LIGHT INDUSTRIAL/RES GREAT HWY TRAFFIC EXPOSURE 52 MAIN ST E SMITHS FALLS MLS# 1094935 $142,000 EACH 2 BD, 2 BTH 2 STOREY RENOVATED DUPLEX UPPER & LOWER UNIT

28 R 15 ROAD NEAR RIDEAU FERRY MLS# 1121407 - $748,000 PRIME BIG RIDEAU WATERFRONT 2+ ACRES – LOCATION, LOCATION!

112 HILLIER STREET LANARK ON THE BANKS OF CLYDE RIVER MLS# 1114819 - $399,900 4 BD, 2 BTH STONE BEAUTY RESTORED & MODERNIZED

482 QUEEN ST. SMITHS FALLS THE BANKS OF RIDEAU CANAL MLS# 1112852 - $524,900 4 BD, 3 BTH 2 STOREY HOME IN-GROUND POOL

1485 BENNETT LAKE ROAD MLS# 1115582 - $450,000 41+ ACRES W/1,000FT OF SHORELINE

214 ANGLICAN CHURCH ROAD MLS# 1104804 - $349,900 3 BD, 1 BTH BRICK 2 STOREY BARN, LOADS OF SPACE TO ROAM ON 65 ACRES

791 PRESTONVALE ROAD NEAR LANARK MLS# 1121781 - $359,900 4 BD, 2 BTH BUNGALOW LOG BARN GARAGE/WORKSHOP

995 CODE ROAD NEAR PERTH MLS# 1114428 – $695,000 STATELY BOYD BLOCK HOME OUTBUILDINGS, POND & MORE “A GARDENER’S DREAM”

11 WILLIAM ST E. SMITHS FALLS MLS# 1093936 OR 1117723 $199,500 INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMERCIAL W/RES UNIT

34 HARVEY STREET PERTH MLS# 1125422 - $359,000 DUPLEX CLOSE TO AMENITIES 2 BD UPPER-2 BD MAIN

411 COUNTY RD 1 LOMBARDY MLS# 1103266 - $180,000 DUPLEXED PROPERTY 3 BED & 2 BED UNIT SET ON APPROXIMATELY 4 ACRES

94.2ACRES BANNER

1631 CLAYTON ROAD MLS# 1125169 - $329,900 3 BD, 3 BTH 1 ½ STOREY HOME CUSTOM BUILT - PRIVATE SETTING

WATERFRONT

4565 BOLINGBROKE ROAD MLS# 1122425 - $199,900 2 BD, 1 BTH 3 SEASON RETREAT TUCKED AWAY ON 5.37 ACRES

120FT.W/F

18 INVERNESS AVE PERTH MLS# 1116611 - $899.900 6+1 BD, 6 BTH 2 STOREY BEAUTY LOVELY LANDSCAPING

PIKE LAKE ROUTE 16 MLS# 1120493 - $229,000 121 ACRES W/2 PARCELS BUILT YOUR DREAM HOME OR COTTAGE!

299 MABERLY ELPHIN ROAD MLS# 1123391 - $149,900 1 BD, 2 BTH 1.5 STOREY HOME NICELY RENOVATED

29 HERRIOTT STREET PERTH MLS# 1113926 - $589,000 7 UNIT BUILDING 5 RESIDENTIAL – 2 COMMERCIAL

48 DECARIA BLVD, PERTH PERTHMORE GLEN MLS # 1123891 - $399,900 3 BD, 2BTH BUNGALOW 4 SEASON SUNROOM

15179 509 ROAD SHARBOT LAKE MLS# 1115626 - $429,000 4 BD, 3 BTH BUNGALOW SET ON 42 ACRES TO ENJOY

RIVERFRONT

OPEN HOUSE

2499 FERGUSON FALLS ROAD MLS# 1114128 - $399,900 3 BD, 1 BTH 2 STY STONE HOME BARN, OUT BUIL.DINGS, 17+ ACRES

122 MILL ROAD LANARK 166 FT W/F ON CLYDE RIVER MLS# 1123849 - $219,900 3 BD, 1 BTH 1 1/2 STOREY HOME AMENITIES CLOSE BY IN THE VILLAGE

DREAMS FOR SALE – CHOOSE WISELY....CHOOSE

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44 DRUMMOND ST EAST PERTH SAT SEPT 29TH 1:00PM – 2:00PM MLS# 1111098 - $339,000 4 BD, 2 BTH 2 STOREY HOME W/ADD-ON KITCHEN/BED/BATH CLOSE TO AMENITIES Host: Paul Gordon 613-390-2281

1346 OLD BROOKE ROAD NEAR PERTH MLS# 1114634 - $149,900 3 BD, 1 BTH 1.5 STOREY HOME AFFORDABLE STARTER HOME

WATERFRONT

300FT WATERFRONT

892 ALTHORPE ROAD CLOSE TO CHRISTIE LAKE MLS# 1123839 - $179,900 3 BD, 1 BTH COTTAGE 3 SEASON, SET ON 4+ ACRES

543 CRAIN DRIVE PERTH SHERIDAN ESTATES Sat Sept 29th - 10aM - 11aM MLS# 1125581 - $389,900 3 BD, 2 BTH BUNGALOW Host: Sheri D’Aoust 613-813-9344

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Stephanie Mols

Sales Representative Carleton Place | Smiths Falls 613.812.5510 Perth | Almonte O: 613.253.2121 x128 Arnprior | Ottawa Stephanie.Mols@century21.ca OPEN HOUSE SUN 30TH 1-4 PM.

40 ACRE COUNTRY ESTATE

LUXURY ON 50 ACRE WATERFRONT

212 Montgomery Park Rd. Exquisite home with 50 acres of woodlands including 1,000’ on Mississippi Lake. Quality finishes thru-out 3 bed, 4 bath home.

Two stone fireplaces, gourmet kitchen, master retreat & fabulous sky deck. Finished lower level has outside entry, ideal for at-home business.

Located a walk from Carleton Place, distinguished century stone 5 bed, 4 bath home features renovated comforts and restored elegance.

Former Equestrian Centre, with 9 stall barn, tack room and refinished loft for events & weddings. Four-bay drive shed. Surrounded by miles of trails. Solar panels earn $12,000/ year. Severance possible.

LIGHT AND HARMONY

DON’T MISS THIS…

$699,000

Solarium great room with walls of windows create cheerful sunny space. This $70,000 addition enhanced by vaulted ceiling + gas fireplace. French doors to kitchen.

Livingroom has 2nd fireplace.

Gleaming hardwood & ceramic floors on main & upper levels. Mastersuite with balcony. Extra windows in bedrooms. Garage coverted workshop. Treed fenced yard.

$399,900

$1,750,000 MLS 1117300

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MLS 1123503

Between Almonte and Pakenham, 101 acre farm with beautifully renovated 3-bed, 2 bath home.

Charming wrap-about verandah.

Attached garage. Two barns and 5-bay driveshed. Purchase farm for $998,000. Or, pending severance, buy barns, home & 10 acres for $459,000 or buy 85 tilled acres with tile drainage $675,000.

Spectacular fall colours in this tranquil Hemlock grove with song birds and babbling water. Private 1.99 acres with 109 ft waterfront.

Enchanting 16 x 12 cabin has 16 ft ceiling and loft built from milled white cedar, CanExcel siding plus metal roof. Propane stove. Large deck. Bunkie.

$234,900

MLS 1123236

MLS 1114049

Four season 3 bed, 1 bath cottage needs some TLC and your finishing touches. Insulated garage. Property has well and septic. Walk to beach and boat launch, just block away on Mississippi Lake . Great location.

Only 10 mins to Carleton Place and 15 mins to Perth. Easy commute to Ottawa.

No snow shovelling. No worries about heating costs. Instead, relax and enjoy winter from the comfort of this lovely 1 bed, 1 den home – with heat and water included in condo fees.

Kitchen has granite countertops, under cabinet lighting, stainless steel appliances and ceramic floor. In-unit laundry. Walk to amenities. Carleton Place.

RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL

RURAL/TOURIST COMMERCIAL

$109,900

$219,900

MLS 1066584

Endless possibilities with rare combination of commercial zoning on busy road plus private waterfront tranquility. The 20+ acres have access to two roads and 2,000’ frontage on Jebb’s Creek, navigable to Otty Lake. Large 3-bed bungalow with lower level walk-out and an attached 2-storey 3-bed in-law suite or rental. Hi-speed fiber. Perth.

$595,000

$579,000

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TWO ACRES ON THREE ROADS

Great exposure for your business.

Located on the edge of Carleton Place, two acre lot with road frontage on three sides, one on busy Hwy 7.

Large house for your home-based business or showroom. Mixed commercial and residential zoning permits many uses. Plenty of parking for your clients in the paved lot.

$600,000

Doug Forde 613-285-5732

Perth

Paul Gordon 613-390-2281

Perth Rural Smiths Falls

Cathie McCabe 613-284-6263 Jennifer Aunger-Ritchie 613-285-5602

The simple act of recycling has more impact on the environment than the average Canadian thinks.

The amount of wood and paper North Americans throw away each year is enough to heat five million homes for 200 years.

Sunday September 30

1:00pm-2:00pm 14 Garden Avenue 29 04 Otter Lake 1:00pm-4:00pm 212 Montgomery Park Road 2:00pm-4:00pm 402 Dillabaugh Rd

Perthmore Glen Cathie McCabe 613-284-6263 Smiths Falls Rural Pauline Aunger 613-285-9158 Carleton Place

Stephanie Mols 613 812 5510

Heckston

Brenda Gray 613-485-0016

613.283.7788 Perth 613.267.8066 Carleton Place 613.253.2121 century21explorer.ca Smiths Falls

MLS 1120421

LAND FOR YOUR BUSINESS

Build to suit your business needs, in this ideal location. Choose from several lots from 0.6 acres to 4.91 acres, some with services available, in Carleton Place’s Industrial Park. Prices ranging from $99,000 to $639,000. Zoning is Light Industrial. Easy access to Almonte, Smiths Falls, Perth and Ottawa.

COMMERCIAL

SMITHS FALLS 103 QUEEN STREET $229,000 MLS® 1126755 WATERFRONT

SEELEY’S BAY 890 DEAN’S LANE $988,888 MLS® 1126261

ACREAGE

FARM

WATER ACCESS

PERTH

RIDEAU FERRY

MISSISSIPPI HILLVIEW PARK

16 CONLON DRIVE $449,900 MLS® 1126218

149 RIDEAU FERRY ROAD $575,000 MLS® 1125983

111 SUNSETVIEW ROAD $88,500 MLS® 1100205

WATERFRONT

WATERFRONT

New Price

MERRICKVILLE

ARNPRIOR

BECKWITH

103 BOAT LAUNCH ROAD $699,900 MLS® 1121774

5281 STEEN LANE $389,000 MLS® 1125389

150 LAWFORD LANE $364,900 $369,900 MLS® 1117345

Call Stephanie for details.

$600/month. MLS 1095739

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MLS 1121467

Operate your business on 178 acres with 495’ waterfront, zoned Rural/ Tourist Commercial that is ideal for campground. Also, you have lovely 2 bed, 1 bath modular home on foundation with separate entry in lower level. Home could also be store.

The 178 acres has woodlands, trails and additional 2,770 ft waterfront.

MLS 1122505

For lease: 900 sq ft (25 ft by 36 ft) commercial space has a 7 ft x 8 ft loading dock with 10 ft high ceiling, concrete floors and three phase electrical power. Zoning is Light Industrial, located in Carleton Place’s Industrial Park, surrounded by variety of successful businesses and services.

Saturday September 29

12:00pm-1:30pm 17 Garden Ave 1:00pm–2:00pm 44 Drummond Street East 1:00pm-2:00pm 100 McCullough’s Landing 361 Queen St

ENJOY THE WINTER

POTENTIAL WITH PROMISE

LIS

MLS 1124523

101 ACRE FARM IN MISSISSIPPI MILLS

LIFE IS BETTER AT THE CABIN

SOLD

Only 3.6 kms to Algonquin College, affordable end-unit, 2+1 bed, 2 bath condo backing on the courtyard.

Oak kitchen. Two bedrooms on second level plus third bedroom and half bath on lower level with huge windows for lots of light. Move in – then, upgrade for investment in your lifestyle and market value.

DON’T DUMP IT… BLUE BOX IT!

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WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT

Prime location for development.

Checklist of desirability - on river, in friendly town, 20 minutes from Ottawa. Approx 6 acres planned for 300+ units on the Mississippi River, beside Riverside Park in picturesque Carleton Place.

Development sketches prepared. With such a desirable location – develop it and they will come.

Francine Rever* 613.285.7274

Mark Lee* 613.812.1017

Lisa Brennan-Trudel*

613.285.9646

Scott Somerville* Gordon Hicks* 613.284.7462 613.390.2450

$6,000,000 MLS 1127023

Making All the Right Moves

PAUL BUTCHER 613-898-8597 SUE WILLMOTT 613-863-4082 Sales Representatives

Independently owned and operated

GOPAULANDSUE.COM

Peter Adamovits* Paul Schnittker* Stephanie Mols*

613.866.9999

613.256.7285

Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated

613.812.5510

Mike McCue* 613.253.5741

David Cousineau*

613.222.2047

*Sales Representative ** Broker

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2 Wilson Street East, Perth

613-264-0123 1-800-552-7242

email: info@ColdwellBankerPerth.com www.ColdwellBankerPerth.com oPen HoUSe

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Saturday September 29 1:00pm-2:00pm 100 MCCuLLouGh’S LandinG on the MiSSiSSippi. $549,900 1.1 aCReS with 161 Feet oF wateR FRont thiS FouR SeaSon hoMe haS a BeautiFuL view oF the Lake and SitS at the end oF the Road away FRoM the huStLe and BuStLe oF the ReCReation aRea… a MuSt See! *Cathie MCCaBe 613-284-6264

SuNday September 30 1:00pm-2:00pm 14 GaRden avenue, in peRthMoRe GLen $349,900 Make an oFFeR on thiS hoMe with aMazinG potentiaL. it needS to SeLL....owneR Motiviated! *Cathie MCCaBe 613-284-6264

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19 John St MLS# 1126948 $212,500 *BaRBaRa ShepheRd 613-326-1361 *LindSey ShepheRd 613-284-5372

70 South St. *BaRBaRa ShepheRd 613-326-1361 *LindSey ShepheRd 613-284-5372

2525 R25 BiG Rideau Lake $799,000 FuLLy FuRniShed **JuLia SCotLand 613-390-0401

955 LeSLie CRain dR FaBuLouS neiGhBouRhood! 3 Bed, 3 Bath, SCReened in poRCh, hot tuB, 1.58 aCReS, natuRaL GaS, FiniShed BaSeMent with FaM RM, woRkShop, dRy BaR, huGe GaRaGe MLS# 1118473 $425,000 *SheRi Mahon-FouRnieR 613-812-1215 **LindSay Mahon 613-264-7849

122 noRth St n $349,900 JuSt outSide oF peRth on 1.7 aCReS, and Set BaCk FRoM the Road. thiS hoMe iS LaRGeR than it LookS. LotS oF LivinG SpaCe and extRa LaRGe GaRaGe with woRkShop. *Cathie MCCaBe 613-284-6264

46 peRthMoRe StReet $399,900 JuSt Move in to thiS LoveLy 3 yeaR oLd BunGaLow on a BeautiFuL StReet with neweR hoMeS. SunRooM at the BaCk oF the hoMe oFFeRS LotS oF natuRaL LiGht, and BRiGht CheeRy kitChen. exCeLLent SpaCe and MoRe RooM to expand inLaRGe unFiniShed BaSeMent. *Cathie MCCaBe 613-284-6264

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

1463 uppeR SCotCh Line MLS# 1126862 $429,900 **JuLia SCotLand 613-390-0401

99 oLd kinGSton Rd $499,900 MLS# 1127291 **JuLia SCotLand 613-390-0401 neW PrICe

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101 dRuMMond Con 1 MLS# 1104930 $715,000 5 BdRMS, 3 Bath, updated and weLL Maintained hoMe with a BeautiFuL and pRivate SettinG. *SheRi Mahon-FouRnieR 613-812-8585 *LindSay Mahon 613-267-7849

29 MatheR St peRth 3BdRM/ 2Bath BunGaLow pRivate yaRd MLS# 1127209 $299,900 *Riq tuRneR 613-267-0609

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Waterfront!

189 CouttS Bay Rd MLS# 1124397 $689,000 GoRGeouS LeveL Lot on BiG Rideau Lake, Many updateS CoMpLeted, paved twp Road, Boat SLip, 10 MinS to peRth. *SheRi Mahon-FouRnieR 613-812-1215 **LindSay Mahon 613-264-7849

101 peteR St .

MLS# 1116267 $229,900 GReat LoCation in town, LotS oF ChaRaCteR and ChaRM, FuLLy FenCed in BaCkyaRd, eLeCtRiCaL and pLuMBinG updated, neweR FuRnaCe. *SheRi Mahon-FouRnieR 613-812-1215 **LindSay Mahon 613-264-7849

10 MatheR St. *SheRi Mahon-FouRnieR 613-812-1215 **LindSay Mahon 613-264-7849

131 ManoR way *SheRi Mahon-FouRnieR 613-812-1215 **LindSay Mahon 613-264-7849

25 RaiLway St *SheRi Mahon-FouRnieR 613-812-1215 **LindSay Mahon 613-264-7849

23 BRoCk St n *SheRi Mahon-FouRnieR 613-812-1215 **LindSay Mahon 613-264-7849 Sales Representative* Broker** Broker of Record***

Perth and area’s number One sales team!

Paul Martin*** 613-264-0123

Sheri Mahon-Fournier* Andrew Rivington* 613-812-1215 613-812-3280

Independently Owned and Operated *Sales Representative *** Broker of Record

David Cousineau*

613.222.2047

Smiths Falls 613.283.7788

Joanne Bennell* 613-812-0505

Barbara Shepherd* 613-326-1361

Stephanie Mols*

613.812.5510

Perth 613.267.8066

Christian Allan* 613-207-0834

Oral Pretty* 613-812-0994

P Paull Schnittker* Sch ittke *

613.256.7285

Julia Scotland** 613-390-0401

P Paull Butcher* Butch *

613.898.8597

Norene Allan* 613-812-0407

Cathie McCabe* 613-284-6263

Meli Melissaa Mainville*

613.851.7643

Freddie McDougall* 613-485-0621

Lindsay Mahon* 613-264-7849

Mark Lee*

613.812.1017

Carleton Place 613.253.2121 Almonte 613.256.2310 Ottawa 613.564.0021

Dennis Larocque* 613-985-0660

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Lindsey Shepherd* 613-264-5372

613.390.2450

Riq Turner* 613-267-0609

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613.863.4082

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Bob Ferguson* 613-812-8871

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On Jan. 1, 2019, Perth native and Olympic swimmer Brown is set to jump in the Tay River waters when he takes part in the 26th Annual Perth Polar Bear Plunge.

Brown will line up on the platform to jump in the fight against cancer, with this year's funds supporting the Canadian Cancer Society.

"Cancer is a terrible disease that affects far too many, young and old," says Brown. "The Canadian Cancer Society is an invaluable organization that has helped countless cancer patients. We have to do all we can to help this organization continue its amazing work."

Each New Year's Day, the Perth Polar Bear Plunge welcomes participants to jump into the Tay River's frigid waters to raise money for Perth and area charities. Since the event first began in 1994, it has raised more than $300,000 for local organizations.

Submitted/Cathy James Mike Brown, former Olympic swimmer from Perth, will take the Polar Bear Plunge in January.

This year, funds raised will support the Canadian Cancer Society's Wheels of Hope Program.

The funding will allow cancer patients around Perth to access free transportation to and from cancer-related appointments in Ottawa or Kingston.

"We're so excited to be hosting the Perth Polar Bear Plunge this year," says Derrick Dixon, the Perth office president for the Canadian Cancer Society. "We're a

community of supporters and that's why we're excited to raise money for Wheels of Hope to help get cancer patients to and from their appointments."

The campaign will ask plungers one question: Who are you jumping for?

"Stats show that one in two Canadians will be affected by cancer, so - unfortunately - everyone has a story about cancer," says Dixon. "When participants line

up at the platform, the hope is that they reflect on who they are jumping for. Every dollar goes to help loved ones in their cancer journey."

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"When I was young, my aunt Heather passed away from cancer, and a few years ago my good friend, Yarrow, also lost her battle," says Brown. "I wish I could have had more time with both of them, but I know they are in a good place and free of pain. When we rally together against cancer, we continue their fight and their legacy."

Anyone who pledges to plunge before Dec. 20 will be given a free T-shirt that they can customize with the name of the person they're jumping for.

While a minimum of $25 in pledges is required to participate, jumpers are challenged to start raising sponsor money as early as possible.

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Saints and by the Holy Father Pope Francis. The theme, which will be implemented over the next three years, was formally presented to the board of trustees at the Aug. 29 meeting.

Students from the choir at St. Joseph's Catholic Secondary School in Cornwall began the presentation by singing a song written to accompany the theme entitled Be Holy. The song will be incorporated into celebrations, liturgies, and masses throughout the CDSBEO. Theresa Lalonde Pankow, principal of religious and family life education, provided an outline of the new theme, how it was inspired, and how it will be lived out throughout schools.

"We have been blessed in our board to have wonderfully engaging themes that have allowed us to access, unpack and bring to life our board's vision: Inspired by the teachings of Jesus Christ, we transform the world with justice and peace through Catholic education," began Lalonde Pankow.

"Our new theme is a personal call to be inspired and transformed within our intimate relationship with Jesus, and at the same time to move outside of ourselves to acts of kindness, where we respond to the call to let Jesus inspire and transform others, through us."

Each year of the theme will be a balance of contemplation and action. Constant reflection on God's presence will be a focus, which will be counter balanced by recognition of the needs of others. Schools have been provided with resources to help bring the new theme to life in CDSBEO classrooms and in student life. It will also be a focus to inspire and inform social justice initiatives and acts of kindness throughout the board.

"Three sub-themes build upon each other and each will be studied for one year," noted Lalonde Pankow. "In year one, we will explore scripture and experience prayer. We will develop an understanding of our personal call to holiness and through this experience a deeper relationship with our God." "Year two will provide an opportunity to deepen our understanding of holiness through the study of the saints, and in year three we will apply our understanding of our call to holiness through action and devotion."

The board will be providing professional development days for educators, as well as implementing a new CDSBEO Week to

help engage students in the new theme and its messages.

forward to continuing to improve our facilities."

Capital, school renewal and school condition improvement projects

New digital content service

Over the past three years, the Ministry of Education increased its annual investment in school renewal and school condition improvement funds allocated to school boards. This increased funding will continue for 20182019.

Over the past year, the plant and maintenance department has completed work on projects in all board facilities, including 4,500 work orders and more than 100 projects under school renewal, school condition improvement, capital and AODA. Associate director of education, Bonnie Norton, introduced Roger Cauley, manager of plant and maintenance, to the board of trustees.

"This year, we have had a number of large projects, which has been challenging for the plant and maintenance department, who have worked extremely hard over the summer to ready our schools for September," noted associate director Norton. "The board has focused on transitioning to new facilities, as well as carrying out many upgrades to existing facilities."

"The largest project has been our new JK-8 school in Smiths Falls," began Cauley. "The St. Francis de Sales facility cost 14.5 million, and includes 19 classrooms, a 5,000 square foot child and family treatment centre and 3,500 square foot toddler and preschool centre, both supported by Lanark County. The school will facilitate an enrolment of approximately 430 students, and is situated on 6.28 acres. We are very excited to welcome students to this amazing new facility in September."

Holy Name of Mary Catholic School will undergo renovations for a six classroom addition and a three room daycare centre that will accommodate 15 toddlers and 48 preschoolers. The project will cost $4.9 million and is scheduled for completion in spring 2019.

Hundreds of other projects including upgrades to roofing, heating, ventilation and climate control systems, painting, washroom upgrades, and other interior and exterior renovations were completed during the summer months.

"Thank you for the opportunity to highlight our progress this summer," Cauley concluded. "I am thrilled and excited about the work we've completed, and I look

CDSBEO began a partnership with OverDrive in January 2017, to enhance the collections of school communities and to tailor the resources to the interests and needs of the students. CDSBEO is a member of the Eastern Ontario Catholic Schools Shared Collection, and shares its content with other Catholic school boards in the region. There are more than 4,700 titles in the collection.

Principal of curriculum, Dawn Finnegan, presented information to the board about the OverDrive service and how it will impact learning in CDSBEO classrooms, support student achievement in literacy, and foster a love of reading.

"OverDrive is a digital reading platform offered by the CDSBEO, that allows students, parents, and school staff to borrow digital content, such as eBooks and audiobooks," began Finnegan.

"Members can read on their iPhones, iPods, computers and other devices in the classroom, at home, in the car, or anywhere else they like."

The tool helps to support learning and engagement with students and allows teachers to access a variety of digital resources for use in the classroom.

Available in both English and French, the resources support various curricula including religious education, Indigenous education, mathematics, science, technology, engineering, coding and robotics.

"Educators can also access a variety of ebooks to enhance their professional knowledge and practice with titles from renowned educational researcher Michael Fullan, and mathematics educator Marian Small."

Users can search OverDrive titles by subject, reading level or type of book. Students can engage with many audiobooks and read alouds as they include visually appealing graphics and sound effects. The tool also has features to support all types of learners such as customized fonts, the ability to highlight, take notes, and add bookmarks.

Audiobooks are also available in the collection.

"We are extremely excited that the board is able to offer this resource to our students," noted chair Todd Lalonde. "It is clear that it will be a great benefit to support and improve student achievement."

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Sixteen athletes from Saltos Athletics in Perth represented Canada at the International Aerobic Gymnastics Championships in Phoenix, Arizona from July 29 to Aug. 1, bringing home two medals and several top-10 finishes and personal bests.

Team Canada consisted of Saltos' Perth delegation, six athletes from Brantford Gymnastics Academy and 21 from World Class Gymnastics (Hamilton). Fifteen countries with strong and competitive teams were in attendance, including China, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico and Argentina.

"This is an incredible opportunity for our athletes to experience competition at an international level," explained Saltos coach Louise Miller. "Athletes are judged on their artistic execution and difficulty values by a panel of 12 judges from vari-

ous countries."

Aerobic gymnastics is a discipline that involves dynamic aerobic movement, gymnastics tumbling, jumps, holds, pushups and flexibility elements done to music. Routines are 1:15 to 1:35 minutes in length and are expected to be nonstop, high-energy demonstrations.

Romy Hansen of Perth kicked things off on July 29, competing for the first time in the Senior Individual Women category. After more than 10 years on the Saltos National Team, Hansen is leaving to attend Trent University this fall in the International Development program.

In the Age Group 1 (12 to 14 years) Individual Women Division on July 30, Rylin Kilpatrick of Perth, Lila Allen of Perth, Hannah Graham of Perth, Grace Lockett of Lombardy, Lera Horsfall of Portland, Isobel

Submitted/Stephanie Gray Sixteen athletes from Saltos Athletics competed at the International Aerobic Gymnastics Championships in Phoenix, Arizona this summer. Back row, from left: Rylin Kilpatrick, Alliyah Borrowman, Romy Hansen, Olivia Merpaw, Bailey Whiting. Middle row, from left: Isobel Gray, Hannah Graham, Emily Mulville, Olivia Kirkham, Sophie Ball, Ashley Jordan. Front row, from left: Jenna Neil, Penelope Patterson, Lila Allen, Lera Horsfall, Grace Lockett.

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Athletes from Brantford Gymnastics Academy earned a silver medal for Team Canada in Age Group 2 Trios.

In the Group Division, Age Group 2, Jordan, Whiting, Mulville, Merpaw and

Neil went on to win a bronze medal for Canada.

In the Aerodance Varsity division, Neil, Ball and Lockett placed sixth in the finals for their trio.

Athletes from World Glass Gymnastics earned a bronze medal for Canada

in the Aerodance Trio division.

One of the newest members of the national team from Saltos, Olivia Kirkham, was given the honour of bearing the Canadian flag during the final ceremony at the competition.

The team also acknowledges the hard work of assistant coaches Tessa O'Collin and Madelyne Neil, who accompanied the team and supported the athletes throughout the training and competition.

"The Saltos team represented Canada proudly while increasing their knowledge of the sport," Miller said. "Congratulations to all our athletes and a big thank you to all of our supporters. Without the generous support of businesses and individuals in and around our community, competing at this level would not be possible."

The club hosted numerous events and fundraisers throughout the year to support the athletes competing in Phoenix.

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Gray of Perth, Sophie Ball of Perth and Penelope Patterson of Perth competed in a field of 42 and recorded great finishes and personal bests. Horsfall moved on to the finals, placing 6th.

Age Group 1 trios were represented by Graham, Gray and Kilpatrick, as well Patterson, Allen and Horsfall, who went on to the finals and finished in 5th place. Athletes from World Class Gymnastics brought home a bronze medal for Team Canada.

Graham, Gray, Kilpatrick, Ball and Lockett performed in the Age Group 1 Group Division and garnered a silver medal for Canada in their performance in the finals.

Age Group 2 (15 to 17 years) competed on July 31.

In the Individual Women Division, Bailey Whiting of Perth, Ashley Jordan of Glen Tay, Emily Mulville of Glen Tay, Jenna Neil of Lombardy, Olivia Merpaw of Smiths Falls, Olivia Kirkham of Maberly and Alliyah Borrowman of Perth competed in a field of 36 athletes. Neil moved on to the finals and finished in

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Research into breast cancer has shown that its origins include a variety of potential causes and risk factors. Although many of them are biological and non-preventable, some others can be eliminated, prevented or controlled by changing certain lifestyle habits.

Non-preventable causes The physical causes of breast cancer that have been identified are as follows: • Age (increased risk after the age of 50) • High breast density • A personal or family history of breast or ovarian cancer • Genetic mutations associated with the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes • Taking the postmenopausal hormones es­ trogen and progesterone • A history of benign breast disease (cysts, hyperplasia) • The early onset of menstruation or late onset of menopause

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The meandering roads through the countryside between the studios is lovely in the autumn, as the changing leaves are at their peak.

A drive through the rolling hills, awash in red, orange and gold, is breathtaking. We suggest devoting at least one entire day, if not two. Every year, visitors say that they wished they had planned for more time at each studio.

This year's roster - the biggest ever - will feature 32 artists in eight studios, and include a new "emerging artist" category, and nine new artists. After a year's sabbatical, Catherine Orfald's studio is back with a display of her paintings and portraits, paintings by Brent McGillivray, and the artistry of woodturner Jim Sprague, stained glass artist Steve Boyd and Islamic geometry artist Bastou Bacharach.

Continuing west, Susie Osler's studio will feature her ceramics and drawings, along with creations of shoemaker and leatherwork artist, Willa Murray, original drawings by Jasper Nault, works by textile artist, Bridget O'Flaherty and garden elements by

Scott Dobson.

Further west, you'll find Dunn Sohn 's studio featuring woodturnings and furniture, jewelry by Wouter van der Molen, metal embossing by Jill Spear, weavings by Heather Sherratt and batik art by Sarah Hale. Close to Brooke Valley School and centrally located on the tour circuit, the home and new studio of Zoë Lianga will offer a collection of her felted works, paintings and fused glass

by Maureen Bennett, and woodworking by Wild Wood Design. Potter Rita Redner is situated right across the road. Her studio will host jeweller Christine Woolacott, and painter Michelle Shook.

Not far from Rita's, Anne Chambers' ceramics studio will also feature stone carvings by John Schweighardt, photography by Shelley Ball and textile designs by Dagmar Sagat.

As you head east, toward Perth, be sure not to miss Franc van Oort's printmaking studio. Franc will share his space with jeweller, Ellen Fraser, and painter, Gary Barr. Finally, on Christie Lake Road, take the time to browse cedar strip boat maker Brent Kirkham 's studio where you can also see the works of blown-glass artist Paulus Tjiang, jewelry designer Evan Taylor and chocolate-maker Lud-

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You'll also want to be sure to have a lunch break at Brooke Valley School where a harvest lunch will be offered between 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Scrumptious, seasonal food, both sweet and savoury, is lovingly prepared and served by the parents, students and friends of BVS. A delicious assortment of items with attention to special dietary needs will also be available. The harvest lunch is one of the main annual fundraisers for this privately-run, parent cooperative, two-room schoolhouse.

Stop to take in each of the artists' work and a lunch at the school, and chances are you'll leave inspired, excited and invigorated by a connection you've made with an artist, and by the charm of this beautiful and beguiling place.

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Their dream of a sustainable and co-operative lifestyle, together with the natural beauty of the area, soon drew others, many of whom, not surprisingly, were craftspeople.

In 1992, 24 years after the farm was first settled, a collection of local artisans established the first Perth Autumn Studio Tour and laid the foundation for one of the area's finest and bestattended art tours. Many still have a strong presence in the Valley and are sought after for their exceptional skills. Others have since passed away, but they are fondly remembered by those whose lives they touched, and are deeply respected for their much-admired work. So, a big thank you to the founding members of the Studio Tour and their guests: Doug and Anna France, Richard Banister, Jackie Seaton (1945-2013), Amanda Lewis, Stephen Clark, Bruce Baker, Dunn Sohn, Rosy Ashford-Pile, Glenn Gangnier (1954-2014), Ali Ross, Raphael Kerem, Michael Nault, Coral Nault, Bridget O'Flaherty, Dawn King, Charlee Ostrom, Rita Redner, Franc van Oort and Ellen Fraser.

In the years since its founding, the tour has seen many studios and homes change hands, as different artists have passed through the community, and in some cases, planted roots. Among them are painter Catherine Orfald, who took over Bruce Baker's wood shop in 2004; potter Anne Chambers, who purchased Glenn Gangnier's pottery studio in 2009; and felt maker Zoë Lianga, who set up shop in Dawn King's former studio in 2017.

Visitors come from great distances to see where these artisans work, live and tend their spectacular gardens, and to experience the high-calibre original art that is on display. It is the artists' op-

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ARE YOU BEFUDDLED BY VEHICLE KEY FOBS? HANDY LITTLE DEVICES DO HAVE SOME DRAWBACKS, COLUMNIST BRIAN TURNER WRITES BRIAN TURNER Column

With little doubt, one of the most beloved and sought after features on today's vehicles has to be the remote entry system.

After all, who really wanted to fumble with keys in a rainstorm in the first

place? And isn't it lovely to be able to just push a button to start your ride? Sort of hearkens back to the 1929 Model A with its foot button starter control. But as remote fob transmitters become more and more popular (even in entry level products), more consumers every day are discovering some surprising drawbacks to these handy little devices.

The first is replacement cost. Keys, like socks, have been going missing in record numbers, well, since the beginning of socks.

Lose a remote key/fob and your wallet is in for a shock. They range in price from $100 to over $500 each with many mainstream ve-

hicles coming in at the $200 mark; ouch! And they're not clothes-washer proof, so forget one in your pocket, and you're heading back to the dealership for another wallet hit.

When you have to replace a fob transmitter with most vehicles, the vehicle (not the fob) has to be programmed to recognize the new key which of course means booking an appointment with your dealership and paying their labour fees.

If you think you can live with just one key when you lose one, think again. Key fobs can fail from time to time and if you only have the one, it means getting a tow to the nearest dealer-

ship for replacement.

They run on batteries.

Remote fob transmitters need electrical power to operate and therefore contain a battery (think of wrist watch batteries). If you use the same fob constantly you'll usually get about 1218 months of use before the battery wears out. Some vehicles will provide a dash warning when the battery is getting weak, but not all. If the fob battery is completely dead, the pushbutton start may not work.

If this happens, try using the fob itself to push the starter button; its proximity to the button usually will give you one last start.

They can make your vehicle prone to theft. Sounds

hard to believe, but this advanced technology can be beat by thieves with some higher tech in their back pockets.

There are devices available that can amplify the signal that remote key fobs constantly transmit. These amplifiers can increase the fob's power to the point that when it's stowed in your home, your car will unlock and can be started and driven away. This is how car thieves are getting high-end luxury units out of owners' driveways.

If your neighbourhood has experienced any of these events and you're particularly worried about your own ride, you can wrap the key fob in tinfoil

to prevent this from happening. If you want something a little more esthetic, get a small decorative metal tin box, line it with foil, and deposit your keys in it when you get home.

If you have any questions, opinions, or stories on anything automotive please drop me a line, [By email to bjoeturner@hotmail.com listing 'Question for the Car Counsellor' on the subject line or by post to Metroland Media, 65 Lorne St., Smiths Falls, Ont. K7A 3K8]. When using regular mail, please supply a phone number if you seek direct contact (due to volume I can't always promise replies).

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For bathroom lighting that’s both functional and appealing, there are a few rules you’ll need to follow when it comes time to choose your fixtures.

The main light source, generally located in the middle of the room, should give off diffuse, indirect light. Opt for a ceiling light or a chandelier, for example.

For additional lighting, choose wallmounted fixtures or spotlights that you can install above or alongside the mirror behind the sink. Make sure that they shine light evenly over your face when you’re in front of the mirror to facilitate shaving and makeup application.

If you want to create a unique atmosphere, try placing light strips along the bottom of the walls or installing embedded lights in the shower. Make sure you choose fixtures that are moisture resistant.

Finally, install a dimmer switch so that you can adjust the intensity of the light to your liking.

Electronic locks for a safer home Increasingly popular among safety-conscious homeowners, electronic locks guarantee superior protection for your home. Because they’re unlocked with a key card or a secret code instead of a traditional key, they’re among the most effective methods to prevent burglaries.

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When the days start to get shorter and colder, you know it’s time to prepare your home and garden for winter. To help you out, here’s a handy list of outdoor chores to get done this fall: 1 2

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PLANT AUTUMN BULBS: before the first frost, plant the bulbs that you want to bloom next spring (tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, crocuses, etc.).

PROTECT WEAKER PLANTS: cover the bases of weaker, dormant perennials with mulch (as required by your hardiness zone). Also, consider protecting recently planted shrubs and the trunks of younger trees.

CLEAN UP THE GROUNDS: to avoid the possibility of carpenter ant and rodent infestations, remove all dead leaves, branches and firewood you find near the walls and foundation of your home. This step also removes fire hazards.

CHECK THE FOUNDATION AND EXTERIOR WALLS: locate and seal all cracks to prevent water from seeping in and causing damage to your home.

CUT THE WATER SUPPLY: empty then store garden hoses and shut all outdoor water outlets to prevent your pipes from freezing and bursting over winter.

CLOSE THE POOL: drain the water, remove the skimmer basket, empty the filter, remove the pool ladder and set up the winter cover.

PRUNE BRANCHES THAT ARE CLOSE TO YOUR HOUSE: not only will you prevent them from damaging the exterior of your home, but you’ll also eliminate a potential bridge for heat-seeking parasites.

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INSPECT THE ROOF: replace any damaged shingles (split, curled, wavy, loose, etc.). If you have a flat roof made of asphalt and gravel, make sure the crushed stone covers the whole surface. Also, remove all debris and check the flashing. For best results, call a professional roofer for a maintenance inspection.

9 SWEEP THE CHIMNEY: sweep your chimney — or have it swept by an expert — in order to reduce fire hazards. Moreover, check the chimney cap or put one in place. This simple device prevents animals from being able to sneak into your home.

STORE GARDEN FURNITURE: wash all outdoor 10 furniture then store it or shelter it with protective covers. All cushions, however, should be brought indoors. Be sure to also store the barbecue (after cleaning the grill and removing the propane tank, of course).

11 FENCE THE VENTS: to keep rodents out of your home, place grills on all of your vents (i.e. extractor fan, bathroom fan, dryer, central vacuum, etc.). If you already have grills in place, inspect them to make sure they’re in good shape. Also, make certain that each valve closes properly.

12 CLEAN THE GUTTERS: remove leaves (wait until they all fall) and other debris from your gutters so that water can flow as it’s supposed to. If you don’t, standing water could freeze and damage the gutters. Also, take the opportunity to assess your gutters and, if necessary, strengthen them.

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1. The work triangle When planning the layout of your kitchen, you need to consider the work triangle, a zone delineated by the washing, cooking, and food storage spaces. This triangle is where you will spend most of your time.

For the kitchen to function well, the distances between the dishwasher (or sink), the fridge and the stove must be equal, or almost equal.

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ance in front of your dishwasher for comfortable loading and unloading.

In all cases, make sure that you can move around without having to contort yourself, even when the fridge, oven or dishwasher door is open.

3. LightinG Generally, kitchens have four types of lighting: natural light (from a window above the sink, for example), general light (from a ceiling light or recessed lights), task lights (spotlights on your work surfaces) and accent lights (LED strips underneath the cabinets).

Be sure to plan out the placement of your lights before beginning construction work.

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The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) is currently seeking nominations for its special education advisory committee (SEAC) for the 2018-2022 term.

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To qualify as a representative, a person must be a Canadian citizen over the age of 18 years, a resident within the jurisdiction of the board, a public school elector and cannot be employed by the UCDSB in any capacity. The term of office will coincide with the term of office for board trustees (four years). Application forms can be found on the board website - www.ucdsb.on.ca. Application forms and nomination letters must be received by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 31. Please send them to Ron Ferguson, Superintendent of Schools, Upper Canada District School Board, 225 Central Ave. W., Brockville, ON K6V 5X1.

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Experience the look and feel of some unique green homes during the popular annual Ontariowide Natural Homes self-guided Tour, on Sunday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It's organized by the Ontario Natural Building Coalition, a grassroots organization dedicated to the promotion of natural building.

In the Perth-Westport-Kingston area, an off-grid straw-bale timber frame home and a number of other beautiful and unique natural homes, are among those welcoming visitors, together with over 20 others across the province.

A $10 passport (available online at www.naturalbuildingcoalition.ca) provides admission to as many places across the province as you can visit in the day.

Directions and other tour details are available at www.naturalbuildingcoalition.ca.

For those without internet access, call 613-6333557 before the day of the tour.

This tour is the perfect opportunity to step inside natural buildings, see what they are like, and get honest feedback from the owners about all aspects of their homes. Most structures feature other "green" technologies, as well, including solar and wind electricity, composting toilets, earthen plasters, green roofs, natural finishes and more innovations.

Natural building may be the housing equivalent to the increasingly popular local food movement living in energy-efficient homes and additions that are crafted from minimally processed, renewable and local materials.

People choose natural homes for reasons ranging from energy efficiency, to the healthiness of the materials, to a desire for architecturally interesting and unique homes and additions. There is an appeal for every interest, and the demand continues to grow.

Captivated with the idea of strong, durable, superinsulated and beautiful homes that cost no more than conventional construction and which offer remarkable environmental benefits, more than 500 natural homes, offices, additions and even institutional buildings have been constructed in Ontario over the past several years.

School Board for examining, reviewing and making recommendations regarding the provision of special education programs and services. Some areas of focus are beliefs and goals, policies and procedures, organizational structures, program delivery methods, services, funding and the annual review of the Special Education Plan.

The special education advisory committee meets at the board office (225 Central Ave. W in Brockville) on the second Tuesday of September and the first Tuesday of each month, October to June, at 6:30 p.m.

Local associations or organizations are invited to submit a representative application for the special education advisory committee. Applications for membership-atlarge are also welcome. (SEAC membership is comprised of up to 12 association/organization members and up to three members-at-large.) An association is defined as "an association or organization of parents that operates locally within the area of jurisdiction of a board and that is affil-

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LANARK ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY FINANCIALLY SUPPORTS SPAY AND NEUTRE PROGRAM During the past 14 months, with the help of generous donors, the Lanark Animal Welfare Society (LAWS) has been able to provide financial assistance to low income individuals and families to spay or neuter their pets. To date LAWS has helped to alter 85 pets - 22 dogs and 63 cats. Let us know if we can help you.

Become a monthly donor at canadahelps.org, Volunteer at the shelter, Volunteer at Events, Become a Foster Parent - we especially need foster homes for moms and their kittens, Donate food, cleaning supplies, office supplies ... The possibilities are endless! Send an email to shelter@lanarkanimals.ca to see how you can help.

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Ulyss Meet Ulyss who arrived in April. His transformation since his arrival have been remarkable. Initially shy and unsure as he was surrendered and found his new location somewhat scary, he's now very comfortable with all his cat buddies and enjoys human touch. He's been at LAWS since April

and was overlooked too many times. He's not the outgoing kind who will greet you at the door, but once he knows you're his caregiver he'd be happy to share the couch with you. He will make a good pet for any calm household. Please meet this black beauty with his sleek shiny fur and amazing green eyes at LAWS. Libby Looking for a sweet, pretty Tortoiseshell cat? Look no further but please meet Liberty (Libby as her foster mom calls her). Libby is a gentle, loving girl who was a great mom to her 3 kittens.

Now that all of them have been adopted, it is her turn to go to her loving, forever home. Should you like to meet Liberty please call the shelter at 613-283-9308 to make an appointment for a

COMMUNITY RESOURCES *Diabetes and PreDiabetes Education Sessions led by Rideau Valley Diabetes Services Registered Nurses and Registered Dietitians 613-284-2558.

meet and greet. She's in a foster home not far from LAWS. Kissy Kissy is a pretty, very petite, black beauty. We think she's about one year old. She was happy to pose for the picture as if she knew it would increase her chances of a forever home. She doesn't mind sharing her space with the cats at the shelter and loves to snuggle for a midday nap in a small box with lots of soft blankets. Please meet her at LAWS. Thank you for your continued support. Follow us if you like at www.facebook.com/lanarkanimals and/or check out our website at lanarkanimals.ca. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the shelter at shelter@lanarkanimals.ca or by calling 613283-9308. LAWS is located at 253 Glenview Road, Smiths Falls.

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*Footcare Clinics Community Home Support 613-253-0733. *Hot nutritious meal or fellowship at Hungry Lunch Cafe Zion-Memorial United Church Hall. 37 Franklin St. Carleton Place. *Exercise lead by a Registered Kinesiologist at Country Roads Community Health Centre.

Sponsored by Rideau Community Health Services/Telemedicine 613-284-2558. *Foot Care, Transportation, Meals on Wheels, Tuesday Luncheons Pakenham Community Home Support 613-624-5647. *Diabetes Education Programme, at Kemptville Hospital Diabetes Clinic 613-258-6133 ext 400 www.kdh.on.ca *Gambling Problem, Gamblers Anonymous, 88 Cornelia St. Smiths Falls 613-567-3271. *Lanark County Brain Injury Survivors Group, Lanark, Leeds, and Greenville Addictions and Mental Health, 88 Cornelia St. W. Smiths Falls 613-283-7723 *Emotions Anonymous (marriage, children, grief, etc) Salvation Army Church (side door) Smiths Falls 613-283-0960. *Archives Lanark, 1920 Con.7, Drummond (former Drummond Township Office near Drummond Center) Perth 613-267-3178 or 613-256-3130. *Ancestor Researching, contact Lisa Trodden to make an appointment 613-283-0711 or ltrodden@cogeco.ca *Job Search Resource Centre, job postings, computer and internet access, resume writing assistance, job search seminars and employment counselling. Guthrie House, 10 Perth St., Elgin 613-359-1140. *Community Home Support Bereavement Support Group, Smiths Falls District Community Health Centre enter at front entrance 2 Gould St. Info: 613-267-6400. *Butterfly Fan Club, Perth & District Breast Cancer Support Group, Perth Family Health Centre, 33 Lewis St Perth. Info: Carleen 613-812-4474.

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*Stroke survivor and caregiver support group, Perth Legion, 26 Beckwith St E. Info: 613-549-6666 x6867. *Support Group for people with Parkinson’s & their care partners, Community Home Support Lanark County, 40 Sunset Blvd, Ste D. Perth. 613-722-9238, 1-800-565-3000 Margaux.Wolfe@parkinson.ca *The Compassionate Friends, support group for bereaved parents. Tay Valley Community Hall, 4174 Narrows Locks Rd. Perth. 2nd Monday of every month, 7-9pm. Cindy Whyte 613-267-6335 or via our facebook page.

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YOUR Perth Blue Wings Assistant-Captain Tyler Murphy (son of Jason and Tammy Carson) is worth the price of admission for you to see him play. He has been told his whole life that he is ‘too small’ to be an IMPACT player. He disagrees and so will YOU. He fears NO player. He is RELENTLESS. He skates like the wind. And hits like a TRUCK. He will bring YOU out of your seat every time he is on the ice.

He bleeds BLUE. You should too. He has EARNED YOUR support.

Time for YOU to Get Back in The Game.

Get Off Your Phone. Turn off the TV. Say Goodbye ToThe Couch. Grab Your kids. Head to the Perth Arena THIS Friday Night, September 28th at 7:30 PM to support Tyler and His Teammates as They Take on the Whitewater Kings. It will be an EPIC Battle. It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This… Come Out THIS Friday and Experience the MOST Affordable Family Entertainment in Lanark County. Tickets at the Door (arrive early). Be there. BLEED BLUE.

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Friday, Sepember 28th at the Perth Arena - 7:30 pm Adults: $10 Students & Seniors: $8 Kids 6-11: $5 Kids 5 and Under: FREE

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HAPPY 25th ANNIVERSARY

To our parents TRACEY AND DAVE STRINGER September 25, 1993 Thanks for all you do for us.

Love your kids Bill, Talia, Leah, Stephen, Zahra and Layla

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The family of the late John A. McLean wish to thank all those who sent cards and flowers at the time of Dad’s passing. It was heart warming to see so many neighbours and friends take the time to come to the visitation to pay respect to Dad. We were grateful for the wonderful care that Dad received while residing at the Rideau Ferry Country Home. A special thank you to the Second Floor Staff at the Great War Memorial Hospital - Perth site, and Dr. Ferrier, Dr. Xu and Dr. Turner for their compassion while Dad was making this final transition in his life. Thank you to Rev. Barry Joynt for conducting the funeral service and Alan Jordan for doing the eulogy, and being able to capture what our Dad was all about. The lovely luncheon that was provided by the Rideau Ferry Bethel UCW was very much appreciated and enjoyed. And last but not least, thank you to Stewart Blair and his staff for the professionalism and sympathy that provided us with the support that the family needed.

The McLean Family Mary, Bill, Irene, Nancy and Allan and their families ANNIVERSARY

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HAPPY 60TH ANNIVERSARY Mom and Dad Stirling and Penny Condie October 4, 1958 Love your children and grandchildren

Jean & Francis

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Thanks to all family and friends who came to our 50th Anniversary Party. The best wishes, cards and gifts we received were most thoughtful.

Thank you Earl and Gail Lucas CARD OF THANKS

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The ALS Walk - September 15, 2018 Over the last eleven years “Bunny’s Bunch”, with the support of our many friends and relatives, has been able to raise over $100,000.00 for the ALS. It is a very humbling feeling that this has happened in what seems to be a very short time. There have been donations from $5.00 to $500.00 to this worthy cause over the eleven years. During the three and a half years that Bunny survived this dreaded disease, we received much support from family and friends. With the generous support from a few special friends she was able to remain at home for the journey. The ALS Society enabled us to afford the special equipment that was required for her to remain at home as long as she did.

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THANKSGIVING DAY DEADLINE CHANGE Classified Ads and Social Notes Deadline for our Thursday, October 11 issue is Thursday, October 4 at 4pm.

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Ashton United Church Fall Tea Saturday, September 29th 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Three Kinds of Soup, Muffins, Fresh Bread, Tea and Coffee $8.00 adults / $4.00 children 6-12 5 years and under free Bake Table, Books

Sunday, September 30 from 1 to 4 1126 Drummond Concession 1, Perth Hosted By Their Children Mass Sat., Sept. 29 5:15 St. John the Baptist Church, Perth

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Born Nov 29, 1950, passed away peacefully at Orchard View Manor in Almonte on September 16, 2018.

John is survived by his sister-in-law Muriel Caldwell, his niece Sherry (Lloyd Cavanagh), nephews David Caldwell (Jeannie), Donald Caldwell (Tina), great nieces Edith and Piper, and great nephews Zachary and Landon. Predeceased by his brother Rodger and his parents Earl and Marjorie Caldwell of Almonte. John was a well respected agricultural economist who worked with Agriculture and Agriculture-Food Canada for 30 years. He especially loved his rose garden and all of his dogs. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the SPCA. Private Family service at the graveside.

Funeral Arrangements Entrusted Into The Care Of C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc. (127 Church St., Almonte, ON. 613-256-3313) Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

IRVINE, JAMES “John” Ronald

It is with great sadness we announce that Pat, former Editor of the Arnprior Guide, former Mayor of Arnprior and former President of the CWL, passed away at home in Kingston, on Thursday afternoon, September 20th, 2018.

She was 86. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Edward “Ted” Robinson.

Dearly loved and devoted Mother of Anne Donovan of Kingston, Peter Robinson and his wife Anne of Ottawa and daughter Susan, who we lost too soon. Cherished and proud grandmother of Michael Les Donovan, Mark Donovan (Shona), and Matthew Donovan (Claire). Proud Gigi of Aaron, Layla, Maeve and Hazel. Pat was the daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine O’Neill of Carlow, Ireland and was pre-deceased by nine brothers and sisters. Pat was an avid reader.

In recent years she became quite proficient at emailing on the computer in order to keep in touch with her many friends and family members all over the world. Friends were invited to join the family during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Monday, September 24th from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. CWL prayers were held Monday, September 24 at 3:30 p.m. A Funeral Mass for Pat took place at St. John Chrysostom Church, Arnprior on Tuesday, September 25th at 11:00 a.m. Cremation will follow with interment at Malloch Road Cemetery, Arnprior later. A celebration of Pat’s Life will take place in Kingston at a later date. In memory of Pat, please consider a donation to the Arnprior Public Library or a Mass Offering at St John Chrysostom Church.

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Peacefully on September 21, 2018 at the Smiths Falls Hospital with family by his side, in his 71st year. Beloved husband of Susan (Bedford).

Loving father of Shawn Irvine and devoted grandfather of Tylor and Katie. Dear brother of Twila (the late Tom Gilligan), the late Opal (Joe Keuhl), the late Bernie (Sharon), Reg (Judy), the late Raymond (Bernadette), Scott (Celica), and Kevin (Marcella). Brother to the “Bedford Clan”; Eileen and Keith McNeely, Chris and the late Earl Atkins, Mark and Jean, Scott and Laurie, Michael and Cathy, Tracey.

Predeceased by his parents Scott and Christina Irvine. Lovingly remember by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

John was devoted to his career which began as a volunteer firefighter before becoming a full time firefighter with the Smiths Falls Fire Department. He was awarded the Medal of Bravery in 1997 for saving a man’s life. John spent much of his spare time volunteering for many years with his son Shawn and grandchildren Katie and Tylor with their involvement in baseball, soccer and hockey.

John loved his family dearly and of course had a love for the Ottawa Senators. He enjoyed spending his time at the trailer on O’Reilly Lake and loved to fish. Friends are invited to join the family for a Celebration of Life at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch-95, Smiths Falls, on Thursday, September 27, 2018 from 1:00pm till 4:00pm. Interment to follow at a later date.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca

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It was so nice to see so many family, relatives and friends that came to help celebrate our 50th Wedding Anniversary.

Thanks to our family for helping out in every way. Also, thanks for the many cards, gifts, food and music. We will cherish this forever.

Bill and Lillian Mackler

Robinson, Eileen Patricia “Pat”

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Moore, John Eric

Eric passed away on Thursday September 20th, 2018 at the age of 66 years. He was the beloved son of the late Mary (Tullis) and Cyril Moore, cherished husband of Debbie (Watson) Moore, father and grandfather of Tony (Robin) Kean and their children Jacob and Nicholas Kean and Andy (Patti Thompson) Moore and children Chayse and Sawyer Moore. He will be sadly missed by his sister-in-law Sherry Watson, nieces Kelsey Strecko and Kristy Strecko, her spouse Pat Tardiff and daughter Margot Tardiff. Eric will be fondly remembered and missed by his many extended family and friends throughout the area. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W., Perth on Tuesday September 25th, 2018 from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. A service to honour his life was held in the Chapel Wednesday at 10:00 A.M. In remembrance of Eric, memorial donations to Laidley Cemetery or the Lanark County Cancer Society “Wheels of Hope” Program would be appreciated.

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TALBOT, HARRY Passed away peacefully at the Smiths Falls Hospital on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at the age of 71. Beloved husband of Sheena (nee Myers).

Loving and devoted father of Tanya (Paul) Edmunds and Tara (Doug) Allen.

Cherished grandfather of Breanna, Jacob, Thomas, Emma and Wyatt.

Harry is predeceased by his two sisters Norma Salter and Doris Botham. Harry will be fondly remembered by his brother-in-law John Botham, his nephew David Botham as well as his many other nieces, nephews, Sheena’s entire family and his many friends.

Friends paid their respects at Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Sunday, September 23, 2018 from 1 to 4 p.m. A service to celebrate his life took place at Bethel Pentecostal Church, Smiths Falls on Monday at 11 a.m. Interment took place at St. Andrew’s United Cemetery in Toledo. If desired memorial contributions may be made to the Smiths Falls Hospital Foundation or to the Gideon Bible Society.

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BRADSHAW, Vivian Leona Of Franktown, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Rosebridge Manor. She was in her 85th year. Vivian, loving wife of the late Robert Bradshaw.

Cherished mother to Charlene, Gerry (Harry) Snider, Robert, Brian (Nancy), and Mark (Tess). Devoted grandma to Aaron & Evan Bradshaw, Sarah Snider, and Nicole Denver-Bradshaw. Vivian will also be lovingly remembered by Deanna Barrie, her nephews Doug and Steve Anderson, cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her brother Jack Anderson. A Celebration of Vivian’s Life will take place at a later date to be announced. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be greatly 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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MATHIE, Flora

Peacefully at Fairview Manor, Almonte in the early morning hours of Monday, September 17th, 2018; Flora Frances Mathie, a lifelong resident of Almonte passed away in her 94th year. Predeceased by Harold, her loving husband of 58 years. Daughter of the late Frank and Ethel Malloy of Almonte. Loving mother of Judith Grosskleg (late Karl), Linda Tait (late Fred), Margaret McClymont (Bob), Nancy Gibbons (Dave), Jim (Ellen) and Michael (Rob). Cherished grandmother of Andrea, Jonathan, Dawn, Heather, Sarah and Alison and great-grandmother of 7.

Predeceased by a daughter, Florence and her only sister, Mary Whyte. The family received friends at Holy Name of Mary Church, Almonte on Wednesday morning, September 19th from 10:15 until Funeral Mass celebrated at 11 o’clock. Interment was at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Almonte. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor Foundation or the Memorial Fund at Holy Name of Mary Church, Almonte would be appreciated.

In the professional care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior.

Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

MCLAREN, ANDREW DAVID – In loving memory of a dear son and brother, who was tragically killed by a drunk driver.

October 19, 1977 – September 28, 1996.

We’re missing you a little more Each time we hear your name, We’ve cried so many tears Yet our heart’s broken just the same.

We miss our times together Things in common we could share, But nothing fills the emptiness Now you’re no longer there.

We’ve so many precious memories To last our whole life through Each one of them reminders Of how much we’re missing you.

Forever in our hearts, loved and missed everyday.

Dad, Mom, Stephanie, Blade & Norm.

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IN MEMORIAM

KENDALL, Hazel - In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother who passed away October 1, 1994.

May the winds of love blow softly And whisper so you hear That we still love and miss you And wish that you were here.

Always remembered by daughter Lynn and grandchildren Anne and Jason

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Annual Toledo Ride-A-Thon. Sat. Oct. 13.

Registration-Departure: Kitley Line 3, Toledo (watch for signs). Register 10a.m.-12:30p.m. $50 registration fee or equivalent in pledges includes lunch. Prize to the rider with highest dollars in pledges (minimum of $300 collected in pledges to be eligible).

Don’t forget to check out our raffle table for great items. Bring your horse and saddle up for a fun filled day of riding. Proceeds to the Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind. Check out our website: www.saddleupintoledo.com FOR SALE

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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

Woodstove with Heritage double doors. Originally used as fireplace insert and recently in hunting camp. Asking $250.

Yamaha generator, EF2600, 15 and 20 amp outlets, like new. Asking $650. 613-267-6787

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14” & 16” hardwood cut ALPHA MALE YARD SALE! last year, stored indoors.

Guy stuff only! tools, hunt- Call 613-257-5095 for ing, fishing, camping stuff, details more tools. Clayton Village, Oct 6th, 7th, 8th.

5 Generations of firewood Brown Lab dog to good sales, all hardwood, cut home, free. Electric bike and split. Stored inside. as is, $500 obo, 2 years 613-253-8006. old, 2HD axles, springs attached and wheels Adding warmth to your life available. $500 for all. for over 25 years. Cut, split or log lengths. DelivCall 283-4464. ered or picked up. Phone Knops cell: Cedar pickets, rails, post Greg & mill logs for sale. Call or 613-340-1045 613-658-3358 after 7pm text 613-913-7958.

Selling our cottage.

Small appliances, quilts, decoys and much more.

Call 272-0198.

Dry Hardwood cut split, & delivered. Prompt delivery $350/full cord.

613-267-5772

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WANTED

Dry mixed firewood WANT TO BUY hard$300/per load (cubic cord wood bushes, clear cut +) Phone: 613-812-1777. or thinning. Ash trees that are dying will pay top dollar. Ron Como Gerry Blair Logging, 613-258-5290

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Firewood, All hardwood Cut, split and delivered 613-259-2723

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FOR RENT

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

Contact Bob Perkins at 613-342-6030.

Perth, 2 bedroom updated kitchen and bath. 2 appliances, w/d hookups, parking, quiet location. non smokers, no pets, references, first/last. $850 plus utilities. Available now.

613-267-1392

WANTED TO RENT

Wanted for scrap: cars, Large room to rent. Retrucks, vans and applianc- tired gentleman to share all facilities.

Call es. Phone 613-551-6698.

283-4464.

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Lumber Pine, Hemlock, or Hardwood for barn, building, or repairs /horse shelters & garden sheds.

613-267-5772

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

1 Room for rent, 42 Church St West, Smiths Falls, full-time working quiet person, all inclusive, $120/wk. 613-812-2400.

T.D. Logging. Firewood, $350 full cord, delivered, cut & split. Screened. Tree removal, excavation, armour stone, equipment rental. 613-812-5454 613-264-5454.

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Carleton Place, 3 bedroom, older semidetached home, fridge and 4x5 Round bales of hay stove included. No pets, & small square bales good references required. stored inside. $1300/mnth, plus gas & 613-253-8006 hydro. 613-257-4627.

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FOR SALE: Fall Rye Seed. Common, organic, eco-cert.

Bulk tote: 1000kg, $700. 25kg bag: $19.50.

Bernerland Farm, Portland.

613-272-5405.

CARLETON PLACE seniors 50 plus building, no smoking, no pets, first and last months rent, $800 and up. 1 and 2 bedroom, CALL 613-863-6487 OR 613-720-9860.

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Colonel By Luxury adult apartments. Close to County Fair Mall in Smiths Falls. Air conditioning, exercise room, party room, library and elevator. 613-283-9650.

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Ottawa Valley Step Dancing Beginner/ Intermediate Lessons Group and private lessons Children Ages 5+ Welcome Adult Classes Available Learn something new!

Lose weight! Have fun!

Instructors trained in Ottawa Valley Scottish and French Canadian Step Dancing For more information or to register, E-mail: learntostep@hotmail.com or call: 613-859-7869

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER Commercial property with 1480 square foot residential home. Home and property have had many upgrades. 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, walkout basement. Asking $220,000.00 or option to rent. Located at 455 Hwy. 29, Smiths Falls, Ont. To view by appointment call 613-283-6572.

PROPERTY WANTED.MY client buys all types of property in need of repair and renovation for cash.

Call Gerry H u d s o n : 1-613-449-1668. Sales Representative of Remax Riverview Realty Ltd. Brokerage.

165 ACRE ranch. 2 large steel clad barns. Creek.

Fabulous like new, 3500 sq ft. 4 bdrm home. garage. Smiths Falls area. $629,000.

Call Gerry Hudson: 1-613-449-1668.

Sales Representative of Remax Riverview Realty Ltd. Brokerage

Condos for Sale Almonte and Carleton Place from $119,900 with one parking spot free. For floor plans and sites email brylin@gmail.com

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PERSONAL Alcoholics Anonymous 613-284-2696.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS No job too small!

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

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Certified Mason. 15 years experience. Chimney repair, restoration, parging, repointing. Brick, block and stone. Small/big job specialist. Free estimates.

613-250-0290.

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Are you concerned about someone’s drinking?

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

Call 613-284-6100, 257-3138, 272-3105, 203-3713, 826-2566, 283-3920.

A Load to the dump Cheap! Clean up renovations, clutter, garage sale Male 72 Seeking junk or dead trees brush.

Female 65 plus, for 613-899-7269. relationship. Please Call A Small Job or More.

613-622- 5887 Renovations/Repairs.

Kitchen & Bath, Tub-toOvereaters Anonymous shower conversions, grab bars, painting, plumbing, 613-264-5158 flooring, tile, countertops, decks.

613-858-1390, 613-257-7082.

Found: brown male puggle dog at campsite on Otter Lake between Lombardy/Portland. No collar/microchip, very friendly. 519-803-6597

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BUILDING AND REPAIRS Heritage Stone, Brick and Block Footings, Foundations, Concrete Finishing, Log Chinking, and Chimney Sweeping Will go anywhere!

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Eavestrough installation, cleaning, decks, fences, painting, siding, soffits, dump runs, window cleaning, house cleaning, renovations, kitchen and bath. 613-257-8143, 613-264-8143 PROFESSIONAL TILE INSTALLER 30+ years experience Complete bathroom renovations, custom showers, shower doors, floors, wall, accent walls, & backsplashes Porcelain, ceramic, glass, & stacked stone

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TOWNSHIP OF MONTAGUE

Equipment Operator The Township of Montague is seeking a full-time Equipment Operator to join its Public Works team.

Knowledge & Skills: • Experience in operating and maintaining truck and construction machinery • Ability to drive heavy trucks with a minimum of Class ‘DZ’ driver’s license • Physically capable of doing manual labour • Tandem/axle snowplow experience an asset • Grader, excavator, backhoe experience considered an asset • Flexible work hours (able to work outside of normal hours) • Ability to work with minimum supervision • Minimum - grade 12 diploma A detailed job description is available upon request.

Qualified individuals are invited to forward their resume along with a covering letter by mail, email or in person to the address below by noon on October 11, 2018.

The Township of Montague ATTN: Shirley Szulhan, Administrative Assistant 6547 Rogers Stevens Drive, PO Box 755 Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4W6 Email: sszulhan@township.montague.on.ca

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Requirements include but are not limited to: • Must have a strong work ethic, positive attitude and ability to work in a fast-paced environment • Exp. with various equipment and tools; excavator, skid steer, quick cuts, laser levels, shovels, hammers etc.

• Ability to work with heavy materials all day • Work outdoors in all weather conditions

Previous experience preferred, but willing to train the right individual with a willingness to learn.

We offer competitive wages, based on experience and qualifications, bonus opportunities and benefits.

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Job Posting Inserter, Casual Metroland East, Distribution, 80 Lorne St., Smiths Falls, ON, K7A 5J7

THE OPPORTUNITY We are currently providing an opportunity for a Pocket Feeder/ Inserter at our Smiths Falls Location. Reporting to the Manager, the individual is responsible for manually inserting flyer packages into the machine for distribution.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES • Correctly insert newspapers or flyers into the pockets of an automated inserting machine • Open bundles of raw flyers and papers, count into specified amounts to prepare them for insertion • Identify and confirm the correct version of assigned flyers are inserted and report any flyer feeding or mechanical issues to the Operator • Assist in sorting the rejected flyers for reinsertion and manually insert or remove flyers as needed • Complete and enforce all duties in accordance with our Health and Safety policies and the Occupational Health and Safety Act • Other duties as assigned WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR • Completion or currently enrolled in Secondary Education or equivalent • Strong verbal communication skills and good attention to detail • Ability to excel in a fast-paced, deadline driven and demanding environment • Capable of working in a team environment and maintain positive relationships with team members • Ability to lift 35 lbs and stand for an extend period of time with ease OUR AODA COMMITMENT Metroland is committed to accessibility in employment and to ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with AODA, Metroland will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling your interview.

If this sounds like a fit for you please apply by October 1, 2018: External Candidates please apply to our external posting portal: https://careersen-metroland.icims.com Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Guildline Instruments Limited has an immediate requirement for

an experienced Embedded/Firmware Software Developer. Guildline is a progressive manufacturer of high precision electrical measurement instruments for the field of metrology and has been serving customers on a world-wide basis for over 60 years.

The desired candidate will be part of an engineering team and will be responsible for design, development, and testing new embedded software; supporting and enhancing existing embedded software; developing instrument test software and procedures; providing input to requirements and overall architecture; and mentoring junior staff.

This candidate will bring to the position the following skills: • University or College level Computer Science or Electrical Engineering Degree / Diploma • Minimum 5 years post education experience in the development of real-time embedded software • Hands on experience integrating, building and testing of multi-task based applications • Proficient in device driver development, low-level interrupt handling, bootloaders, etc.

• Experience with Real Time Operating System (RTOS) environments • Experience with State Machine software development • Experience with at least two of the following: • Microcontrollers (e.g. Microchip products) • IEEE-488 (GPIB, SCPI) • PID loops • Embedded GUI development • Strong C/C++ programming skills • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities This is a unique opportunity to work with a leading world-wide supplier of ultra-precise electrical measurement instruments. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to become one of the best in the world in designing and developing electrical measurement instruments, and if so desired to present at conferences world-wide.

Guildline offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualified professionals please forward resume to: Guildline Instruments Limited Human Resources Dept.

P.O. Box 99 Smiths Falls, ON. K7A 4S9 Fax: 613 283 6082 Email: hr@guildline.ca Visit our website: www.guildline.com We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

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Want to work? Under 29 and currently not in school?

Now accepting appl ic across Lanark Coun ants ty the Oct. 15th to 26th se for ssion

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Education Technical/Trade diploma or certificate an asset.

Send Resumes to: Email: Cheryl.Moss@shandex.com Shandex Personal Care Manufacturing Inc.

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If you are unemployed and looking for work, or tired of commuting, or just feel it’s time to make a change, then this is where you need to be.

Companies attending are actively hiring!

HELP WANTED Handyman Service looking for full time labourers to do handyman work, landscaping, cutting grass, yard cleanup. 613-267-5460.

Duties and Responsibilities: • Lay bricks, concrete blocks, precast materials, cultured stone etc..

Additional Qualifications • Working at Heights Certificate • WHMIS Certificate • 5 years of experience We offer: • Competitive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Health) • 40 hours per week Monday to Friday (occasional Saturday voluntary) (Winter work also available) • Transportation from our yard to job sites Most of our work is in the Carleton Place area.

HMF is a forming and masonry company based out of Perth Ontario working across Eastern Ontario doing residential and commercial construction projects. If you are interested in joining our team call:

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Do you like helping people? CENTRE THE DISTRESS IS SEEKING AreVOLUNTEERS you Non-Judgmental?

Well established grooming shop in Ottawa south looking for a mature professional groomer capable of grooming all breeds and sizes of dogs. Must be calm and gentle dependable and trustworthy with excellent customer service skills who can interact with clients in polite and professional manner. Full time position Tuesday – Saturday.

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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.

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12:30 - 4:00PM Carleton Place Arena, 75 Neelin St.

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FULL TIME POSITION “YEAR ROUND”

Duties and Responsibilities • Set up the manufacturing equipment (presses, cartoner, wrappers, flow wrapper, pumps, coders, labelers, etc.)

• Understand, start up and run the production lines; • To identify and organize parts for the different pieces of equipment; • To repair parts in the maintenance shop whenever necessary; • Versed with a good working knowledge of how the equipment should run to improve line efficiency.

• Ensure all equipment is functioning in a safe manner (guard installation, etc.).

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Transportation to/from 40 Sunset Blvd in Perth.

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(WHOLESALER OF PLUMBING, HEATING & DRILLING SUPPLIES)

Requires the following FULL TIME WAREHOUSE WORKER • DZ license would be an asset.

Please remit resumes to: ATTENTION WAREHOUSE MANAGER P.O. BOX 354 PERTH, ONTARIO K7H 3E4 or drop off at: 38 Hwy. 511 (Lanark Road)

URGENT NEED Bayshore Home Care Solutions is a Canadian-owned company that is a leader in home and community health services.

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$500.00 Bonus Personal Support Worker Developmental Service Provider Home Support Worker We are seeking qualified applicants to provide services in the following regions: Arnprior, Calabogie, Renfrew, Cobden, Eganville, Barry’s Bay. We will be offering a rate of $19.00/hr to all qualified applicants.

If you are interested in these opportunities email us your resume at champlainrecruitment@bayshore.ca

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL WASTE AND RECYCLING HAULAGE & RECYCLING PROCESSING SEALED PROPOSALS, on forms supplied by the Corporation of Tay Valley Township, will be received at the Municipal Office, at the address indicated below, until 1:00 p.m. local time, as determined by the clock on the computer located in the reception area of the Municipal Office, on Thursday, October 11th, 2018. Proposals will be opened, in public, at the Municipal Office immediately following closing.

Proposal packages may be picked up at the Municipal Office or downloaded from the Township website at www.tayvalleytwp.ca.

For further information contact: Tay Valley Township Amanda Mabo, Clerk T: 613-267-5353 ext. 130 217 Harper Road, E: clerk@tayvalleytwp.ca Perth, Ontario K7H 3C6 www.tayvalleytwp.ca

Sealed Tenders will be received in envelopes clearly marked as to contents by the Town Clerk at her office in the Town Hall, 77 Beckwith Street North, Smiths Falls, Ontario, until 11:00 am local time on Thursday, October 4th, 2018 for;

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TENDER UPPER SCOTCH LINE CULVERT REPLACEMENT SEALED TENDERS, on forms supplied by the Corporation of Tay Valley Township, will be received at the Municipal Office, at the address indicated below, until 1:00 p.m. local time, as determined by the clock on the computer located in the reception area of the Municipal Office, on Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018. Tenders will be opened, in public, at the Municipal Office immediately following closing.

Tender packages may be picked up at the Municipal Office or downloaded from the Township website at www.tayvalleytwp.ca.

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This project will include the supply and installation of a new storm sewer manhole, piping and a storm water treatment unit. Work will also include the replacement and reconnection of a section of watermain within the closed road allowance of Strathcona Street at Old Mill Road.

Tenders will be opened in Public at 11:05 am local time on Thursday, October 4th, 2018, in the Council Chambers at the Town Hall, 77 Beckwith Street North, Smiths Falls, Ontario.

Questions regarding this tender are to be submitted to Scott Poole, Greer Galloway Group, Phone # 613966-3068 ext. 341, Email spoole@greergalloway.com.

If you wish to obtain tender documents, please contact Kim Mulrooney at 613-283-4124 Ext. 3302 or by emailing kmulrooney@smithsfalls.ca.

The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted.

AMENDMENTS TO BIDS SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED OR ACCEPTED.

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AUCTION SALE Saturday October 6th, 2018 9:30 AM sharp To be held at our home located at 3624 Farmview Rd., Kinburn, Ontario We will be selling the complete contents of a recently sold home in Dunrobin as well as the complete contents of a recently sold home in Fitzroy Harbour.

Furniture, Assorted Antique pieces, lawn furniture, dishes; pots and pans; chain saw; JD lawn tractor; Snow Blower; Roto Tiller; a multitude of hardware; 12’ single axle trailer; shovels; rakes; hoes; etc. etc. This is a very large sale, something for everyone and everything must go. Please plan to attend.

Terms: Cash or Cheque with ID Refreshments Auctioneer: John J. O’Neill 613-832-2503 www.oneillsauctions.ca Owner or Auctioneer not responsible in case of loss or accident day of sale

AUCTION SAT, OCT 6, 2018 @ 10 AM PREVIEW @ 9 AM FOR MR. MRS. WHITEHORNE OF BROCKVILLE TO BE HELD @ MARSHALL’S AUCTION HOUSE SPENCERVILLE This sale will offer a collection of die cast, local memorabilia, antique nautical items, sterling ware, china, antique & modern furniture, wide selection of hand & power tools, shop equipment, Simplicity 17hp ride on lawn tractor, front mount, tilt deck, B&S engine etc. For a more detailed list, photo’s, terms of sale go to www. lmauctions.ca or like us on Facebook

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

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Real Estate Auction

and Contents Wednesday, October 10, 2018 10 a.m.

857 Perth Road, Smiths Falls, ON

(Gillies Corners) K7A 4S7 2 storey country home on a 395’ x 595’ lot with lots of opportunity!

This property is in the middle of renovations and is handyman ready!

For Terms and Details on the Real Estate contact the Auctioneer.

2012 F150 Supercab XLT 4x4; 48’ storage trailer; John Deere lawn tractor; Kubota diesel garden tractor; snowblower, push mower; rototiller; appliances; large quantity of tools and tool kits; large qty. building supplies and hardware; and much more!

Payment Terms: Cash or Good Cheque For pictures and listing see www.theauctionhunt.com

Auctioneer: Jim Beere 613-326-1722

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2x83ag AUCTION SALE Saturday October 6th at 10:00 A.M. To be held on site at civic #3635 Glen Smail Rd. Domville, K0E 1T0 From Hwy 401 take Prescott Exit #716 Edwards St. (County Rd. 18), Travel North approx. 4Km to Glen Smail Rd, Turn East Travel approx. 1Km, Watch for Signs Livestock, Tractor, Machinery, Farm Related Items, Hay, Household Effects & More Owner & Auctioneer Not Responsible for Loss or Accident Terms: Cash or Good Cheque with Proper I.D. Props: Mr. & Mrs. Joe Couperus Auction Conducted By: Peter Ross Auction Services Ltd. Ingleside ON 613-537-8862 Pictures Available on our Website www.peterrossauction.ca

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ESTATE AUCTION SALE ANTIqUES FUrNIShINgS. COLLECTIbLES. ArTwOrk. CLOCkS. for the late Mary Henry @ 119 Bell St., Carleton Place, ON K7C 1V3 Sat., Sept. 29/18 @ 9 am Mrs. Henry, age 97 yrs, was the daughter of the late Dr. J.A. McEwen of Carleton Place. This 4th generation home is an antique collector’s paradise. A time capsule full of antiques. Bring a lawn chair & participate in the bidding to settle the estate. Clip & Save ad, short notice next week.

Pictures on website.

Terms: Cash, Cheque, Debit, Visa, M/C ~ Catering

Auctioneer & Qualified Appraiser JIM HANDS: THE VOICE OF EXPERIENCE Phone: (613) 267-6027 www.jimhandsauction.com

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The Township of Rideau Lakes has surplus equipment for sale. Sealed, written or emailed bids will be accepted at the Township Office at 1439 County Rd 8 in Chantry until 4:00pm on October 5, 2018.

Bid documents can be downloaded from our website at www.twprideaulakes.on.ca or picked up at the Office.

Questions, Contact: Michelle Jones 1-800-928-2250 x230 michelle@twprideaulakes.on.ca

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keY ReSPONSibilitieS • Responsible for preparing meals to go department, merchandising and some supervisory duties.

• Support Department Manager in day-to-date operations and duties when required (holidays, days off, in the event of an injury or illness) and be able to maximize sales, profits and control costs.

• Provide excellent customer service and respond to any customer inquiries or requests maintaining courteous customer relations at all times • Compliance with all food safety related standards and checklists.

• Order using hand held Telexon and managing prices using store ELVIS computer system.

• Ensure the department is merchandised to achieve optimal results in sales and customer satisfaction.

• Provide leadership to staff through delegation of work, scheduling, training and promotion of a harmonious work environment.

• Adhere to strict cleaning schedules ensuring a high level of cleanliness and sanitation standards.

• Ensure the safety of all staff and customers • Other duties as assigned and required.

RequiReMeNtS • Proficient with e-mail, Microsoft word and have basic Microsoft excel skills in order to perform management replacement duties • Experience working in a food retail environment in a related capacity • Previous leadership experience, retail or fast food industry will be considered an asset • Exceptional customer service skills with a talent for building leadership and customer loyalty • Ability to work in a fast paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks.

• Ability to manage employee productivity • Ability to stand for up to 8 hours and lift 50 lbs.

• Minimum (OSSGD) Grade 12 education, as well as good interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.

OuR COMMitMeNt We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are contacted by us regarding a job opportunity or interview, please advise if you require accommodation.

JOb POStiNG NOteS Thank you for your interest, however due to the volume of resumes only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted. Posting will be removed on close date noted above.

CONtACt iNFORMAtiON Name: Mitch Anderson Phone Number: 613-253-6206 Email: mon02687@loblaw.ca NOte: The Employer noted in this posting is an independently owned corporation (“Franchisee”) which is licensed to use the “Your Independent Grocer” trademark(s) by Loblaw Inc. If an applicant is hired by the Franchisee, then his/her employer will be the Franchisee. No employment or similar relationship will be created between the applicant and Loblaw Inc. or its affiliates.

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AUCTION SUN, SEPT 30, 2018 @ 10 AM PREVIEW @ 9 AM FOR MR. BILL LAW OF MERRICKVILLE TO BE HELD @ MARSHALL’S AUCTION HOUSE SPENCERVILLE, ON What an extraordinary auction, a wide variety of products available including an International dump truck with very low mileage, diesel, single axle, exc. Condition, Ford 5000 diesel farm tractor, farm equipment, camper, snowmobile, lawn equipment, firearms, cast items, collectibles, guitars, vintage toys, glassware, advertising items, milk bottles, cans, antique furniture, artwork, tools, hardware etc. Auctioneers Note: Don’t miss this auction, it is a large one with items for everyone! To purchase firearms must present a valid PAL at time of registration. See you at the Auction House! For a detailed list, terms of sale, photo’s go to www.lmauctions.ca or like us on Facebook CLS847531_0920

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34 Strathcona St., Smiths Falls, Sat., Sept.

29, 8am-4pm and Sun., Sept. 30, 8am-noon.

Downsizing.

Household items. Hairdressing equipment and furniture, colors, dryer and chair.

Garage Sale, Sat., Oct. 6, 8 am-noon, 30 Galens Way, Kemptville. Rain or shine. Framed art, frames alone worth $100’s. Get ready for Christmas.

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GARAGE SALE 74 North St Perth, Sept 29, 8-3pm. Pictures and household items (some new).

Gallery 15 Antique

Shop and Flea Market

260 Lombard Street Hwy 15, Smiths Falls Open 9 to 5 7 days a week

BIG Yard Sale!!!

10 Industrial Road, Perth, Parking Lot Sat. Sept 29 8-1pm (Rain Date: Sun Sept 30) CL-14 sailboat w/trailer, log splitter, 100 concrete paving stones, toys, furniture, tools, garden stuff, carpets and much more...

DON’T MISS IT!!!

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for the late Elmer Abercrombie from Perth take Hwy 7 west to 742 Anglican Church Rd., Perth, ON on Sat., Oct. 6/18 @ 10 am Property to be auctioned @ 11 am

~ Buy, Fix-Up, Stay or Rent/Sell for Maximum Profit ~ Adhere to the golden rule that buying a house is unique & that you will actually be owning a piece of land. This property will give you a “field-view” terra firma property and it’s yours for as long as you want it. This home has good bones. New roofs on home/garage (’17) & solid foundations. Front entrance to formal living room. Adjacent entrance to mud room/laundry area. There is an eat-in kitchen w/ stove, fridge, dishwasher included. 4 pce bath. Central hall has 2 closets. 3 bedrooms w/ closets. Hardwood flooring throughout. Concrete floor basement w/ cold room, plumbed in toilet & inside/outside entrance. 200 amp service in house. Elec. & wood heat. On well and septic. Reno’s required.

Detached 25’ w x 36’ d 2 car garage on remote w/ 3 man doors, plus 100 amp service & 220v plug. Property is 393 ft frontage x 95 ft depth (0.84 acres +/-).

Taxes; $1740.00 (+/-). For private viewing, terms & conditions, please call our office at 613-267-6027

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Buck deer lawn statue. 5’ x 8’ steel bottom utility trailer w/ ramp. Electric pressure washer. MasterCraft 2 hp portable air compressor. 36” folding creeper (new). Trolly cart. Hand cart. Garden tools. Elec. hand & power tools. Spears.

Muskrat traps. Insulators. 30 gal. cream can. Portable BBQ grill. Patio furniture.

Garden seat. Canopy topped steel framed gazebo. School desk & chair. Clover leaf parlour table. Duncan Phyfe drop leaf table w/ 4 chairs. Antique oak dresser.

LaZy Boy recliner. Single hide-a-bed. Stand & accent table lamps. Sm. washstand. 2 chests of drawers. Stereo equip’t. Vintage records & books. Flatware.

Christmas decor. Several fine designer fur coats. Older Pride 2 wheel mobility scooter (battery Model #2605-24). Wheel chair. Cabinet sew machine. Costume jewelry plus many other articles to numerous to mention….

Customize this home the way you want it done. Be on time, a small auction sale.

Bring a lawn chair & participate in the bidding to settle the estate.

Terms on Chattels; Cash or Cheque Only

Auctioneer & Qualified Appraiser JIM HANDS: THE VOICE OF EXPERIENCE Phone: (613) 267-6027 www.jimhandsauction.com

MONTREAL COUSINS OFTEN STAYED ON FOR SCHOOL IN THE FALL RONNY KEPT MISS CROSBY ON HER TOES WITH HIS ANTICS, MARY COOK RECALLS MARY COOK Column

Fri Oct 5, Sat, Sun, Mon 8, 8am to dark. Antiques, valuables, treasures.

Item’s from 3 cottages sold, good xmas gifts.

County Road 36, Bolingbroke, Crow Lake Road.

Follow signs. Worth the drive.

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For reasons I was never able to figure out, my Montreal cousins, Ronny and Terry often stayed on after the summer holidays and went to school with us for a few weeks. At least, Ronny did. Terry was too young, and so he stayed home with Mother, while Ronny (a couple years older) joined us at the Northcote School.

Miss Crosby was never too pleased when this happened. Cecil and my brother Emerson couldn't hold a candle to Ronny's antics, and they were troublemakers from the word "go." And so, it was with a great deal of anxiety that a lunch was packed for Ronny, and he headed off to school with the rest of us. I was sure, without a doubt, that that first day would be a disaster.

There was no doubt that Ronny stood out from the rest of the school. His clothes came from the finest stores in Montreal, a real contrast to the overalls and plaid shirts worn by the rest of the boys from Northcote. His shoes were real leather, and it was easy to see his stockings, which came to his

knees, were as fine as could be found in the best stores in a big city.

When recess rolled around, Ronny, surprisingly, had been on his best behaviour all morning.

He caused no trouble, and I could almost see Miss Crosby breathe a sigh of relief.

Every recess, the entire school played ball. Miss Crosby made sure each and every pupil was included. The older boys didn't like it a bit ... but that was the rule, and that was that. As it turned out Ronny was one of the first up to bat. I was pretty sure it would be an embarrassment ... after all, what chance did he have to learn anything about ball in Montreal?

Well, were we in for a surprise.

Two Mile Herman was the pitcher, and when he threw the first ball, Ronny connected it to the bat and the ball went sailing. And Ronny took off like a bullet!

He slid into first base long before the ball got there.

When he stood up, the storebought grey short flannel pants were dirt from the waist to his knees. The shiny leather shoes were no better. He had to sit in the school for the rest of the day, the Montreal clothes a mess.

I was sure we'd be in for it from Mother when she saw the mess of Ronny's good Montreal storebought clothes. And Aunt Helen hadn't sent anything that even remotely looked like the clothes my brothers wore.

When we went to bed that night, I could hear Mother on the

old treadle sewing machine, which wasn't unusual, because she often did much of her sewing late in the evening.

Well, the next morning, we could see why the old Singer was fair hopping the night before.

Mother handed Ronny a pair of overalls and a plaid shirt. She had taken a pair of Earl's overalls, (the smallest of the brothers) cut them off at the knees, and hemmed them up for Ronny.

The Montreal clothes were packed away in the little genuine leather suitcases, and wouldn't see the light of day until the two cousins headed back home.

There was nothing small enough for young Terry, but he ran around naked most of the time anyway. As for Ronny, he tamed down a lot when he was no longer teased about his fancy clothes.

All it took was a pair of cut-off overalls, and a little too-large plaid shirt to turn Ronny from a mischievous city-slicker into just another young lad from the farm in Renfrew County.

Interested in an electronic version of Mary's books? Go to https://www.smashwords.com and type MaryRCook for ebook purchase details, or if you would like a hard copy, please contact Mary at wick2@sympatico.ca.

Mary is a longtime writer with several books in print and in electronic copies. 'Mary Cook's Memories' appears as a regular column.

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ONTARIO SCHOOLTEACHER HAS TIES TO EDWARD VIII There is a graveyard near Galt, Ont., on the Grand River near Waterloo. The cemetery is like hundreds of burial grounds in rural Ontario - hushed, historic, fascinating. But this particular site holds a clue etched in stone to a 100--year-old mystery.

Playwright Gary Kirkham suggests an intriguing irony: Milli and Edward both stayed away from the ceremony, and therefore ended up meeting on the street, where their romance began to take shape."

A friend of Millicent's said that Milli swore she would always remain silent about her marriage to

Edward. "They'll have to wait until I die," said Milli. "Then they'll know."

Queen Milli Of Galt is a poignant drama that adds a potentially fascinating twist to Canadian history. It stars Mary Ann McKiver-Majaury, Joanna McAuley Treffers, Danielle Turner, Sheila Jasiak, Rob Glas, Martin Treffers, Justin Lackey, and Danielle McDonald. Stage manager is Sarah Nelson. The show premieres Thursday, Oct. 11 for seven performances.

Advance tickets are $24 at Tickets Please (613 485-6434; tick-

etsplease.ca and at the theatre box office on show nights. Students with ID pay just $10 at the door. Save $5 opening night. Note that there will be audience talk back sessions with the cast and director following the Oct. 12 and 19 performances. Note also that auditions for The Gravitational Pull of Bernice Trimble are Tuesday, Oct. 30 and Thursday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. at the theatre.

Visit studiotheatreperth.com for details.

Submitted by Paul Joyce for the Studio Theatre

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JEFF MAGUIRE TACKLES THE DECLINE OF READING. JEFF MAGUIRE Column

Among the early memories of my childhood is reading books and thoroughly enjoying the experience.

I'm fortunate to come from a newspaper family and reading and literacy were at the top of the list in our house in terms of life

skills. My late mother Molly was a voracious reader and she passed her love of books along to me, her oldest child. Mum and Dad both had a lifelong love of reading. Among the lessons they taught me and my three siblings were not only to read books, magazines and newspapers but to comprehend what we were reading. After all reading is, or should be, an important part of the human learning curve.

Reading and collecting the 'Hardy Boys' book se-

ries fueled my interest in mysteries, especially reallife criminal occurrences.

So imagine my surprise when, after moving to Carleton Place in 1976 to become editor of the local newspaper, I discovered that many of the Hardy Boys' books were written by a local native. Carleton Place-born Charles 'Leslie' McFarlane, writing under the pseudonym Franklin W. Dixon, authored 19 of the first 25 books in the series (beginning in 1927 with 'The Tower Treasure') and

are close behind in this regard. The resulting decline in reading books is especially worrying I think.

Recently the American Psychological Association published research showing that adolescents in the United States are using their portable devices for many hours each day rather than reading books or other long-form media.

The results of the study appeared in a Washington Post article which my wife referred me to.

The statistics the study produced are startling!

And based on what is happening in Canada in this regard I'm sure any such study here would yield similar stats.

The study notes that in the 1970s, 60 per cent of U.S. high school seniors reported reading a book, magazine or newspaper every day. By 2016 that number had plunged to just 16 per cent.

My concern is that this trend is "dumbing down" our society. In other words people are not as informed as they were when print

media was such a dominant force in the world.

I don't have a perfect solution to offer with respect to this situation I'm sorry to say. You can't force people to do what they don't want to do!

However, just as my parents did so many years ago adults today can talk to their children about the benefits derived from reading and at least introduce them to a subject most young people today don't even consider.

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21 Hardy Boys titles in total.

Reading in my youth also fueled an interest in travel. As a child I enjoyed mystery novels from England that gave me some insight into life in Great Britain.

My parents also bought me books penned by American writer and humorist Samuel Langhorne Clemens. He is better known by his penname, Mark Twain.

To me it is pretty difficult to top Twain's best sellers including 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'.

So now, after lauding the importance and benefits of reading, I am left to comment on the alarming decline in this vitally important life skill, especially among teenagers.

The advent of the worldwide web has seriously impacted the written word. In its place is an ongoing landslide in the use of social media. Teenagers in particular are using their phones and portable devices to text, scroll and visit social media sites. Young adults

Jeff Maguire is a career journalist who lives in Carleton Place, Ont. He has been writing for community and daily newspapers in Ontario since 1971.

He can be reached by email at: jeffrey.maguire@rogers.com

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33. Bro or sis 35. Large, flightless bird 36. Future hovercraft 39. Complication 41. Core muscle 42. Electronic point of scale 44. Language of Cameroon 46. Skin problem 47. Slowly drink

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 It is important to have goals, but not at the expense of friendships, Leo. If you have to put success over the needs of others, it may not be worth it. Wait until everything jibes.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you may get an inkling that change is ahead, but you can’t pinpoint which direction it’s coming from. Just be at the ready for anything that seems unusual.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Having a plan in place at all times is your saving grace, Virgo. When something unexpected happens this week, you will be able to handle it without breaking a sweat.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, when someone challenges you, it’s best to not get defensive. This may seem like you are admitting guilt. Instead, do not engage this person much.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, do not worry even if your workload seems overwhelming.

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LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Two friends or family members may try to put you in the middle of their quarrel, Libra. This is an unenviable situation. Try to remain as neutral as possible.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Happy times in your life have you exhibiting good will toward others, Cancer. Maybe you’ll give a coworker a break or cast some good vibes on a friend.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Though it may be challenging, spend more time engaging in frivolous activities this week rather than more serious pursuits. Show others you can let loose, Scorpio.

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AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, when work pressures get to you, it’s best to take a little time off on the weekend to think about anything but work. Immerse yourself in a hobby.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Travel plans may be slightly delayed, but they’re not completely off the table, Pisces. Don’t worry about having to unpack those bags just yet.

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CARLETON PLACE/ALMONTE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

School Days in Appleton WHEN: 9:00 a.m 5:00 p.m WHERE: North Lanark Regional Museum, 647 River Road, Mississippi Mills CONTACT: 613-2578503, appletonmuseum@hotmail.com, http://exploremississippimills.ca/upcoming-events/ An exhibit at the North Lanark Regional Museum throughout the month of September.

50+ Fitness Classes WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m WHERE: Carleton Place Canoe Club, 179 John Street, Carleton Place CONTACT: 613-256-8339 50+ fitness classes take place every Tuesday and Thursday.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

4-Hand Bid Euchre WHEN: 7:00 p.m WHERE: Country Street Centre, 375 Country Street, Almonte CONTACT: Marg, 6132561733 4-hand bid euchre every Friday

night at the new Country Street Centre in Almonte.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

Carleton Place Farmers' Market WHEN: 8:30 a.m WHERE: Carleton Place Farmers' Market, 7 Beckwith St., Carleton Place CONTACT: carletonplacemarket@gmail.com, https:// www.facebook.com/pg/ Carleton-Place-Farmers-Market-103914209656434/about/ ?ref=page_internal The Carleton Place Farmers' Market 2018 opens May 12 and runs Saturdays 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Brett Pearson Run for Your Life WHEN: 8:30 a.m - 1:00 p.m WHERE: Carleton Place Town Hall, 175 Bridge Street, Carleton Place CONTACT: bjoeturner@hotmail.com Eighth annual event. Registration for the 5K run/walk begins at 8:30 a.m., speeches at 9 a.m.

with parade at 10 a.m. Guest speaker: Matt Skube of CTV Ottawa. This year's recipients: Warrior Adventures Canada.

Lunch/entertainment: 11:30-1.

Rainbow Flag Raising WHEN: 1:00 p.m WHERE: Carleton Place Town Hall, 175 Bridge St.CONTACT: Byron Wilson, 613-315-4355 On Sept. 29 the flag will be raised for the first time at Carleton Place Town Hall, The ceremony begins at 1pm, ahead of the inaugural Pride festival. Everyone welcome.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

Foot Care Clinic WHEN: 9:00 a.m WHERE: Kemptville & District Home Support Inc., 215 Sanders Street, Suite 101, Kemptville CONTACT: 613-2583203 Every Thursday and Friday, by appointment.

Bridge WHEN: 6:15 p.m WHERE: St. John's United Church, 400 Prescott Street, Kemptville CONTACT: 613-806-4495 COST: $5 Organized every Thursday by the North Grenville Duplicate Bridge Club. All levels of bridge players welcome.

Rosamond Family Reunion WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Mississippi Valley Textile Museum, 3, Rosamond St. E, Almonte CONTACT: 613-2563754, mvtm.ca COST: $7 During the Rosamond Family Reunion, the museum will have an exhibition of objects, photos and other artifacts from the Rosamond Family.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

CONTACT: Dr. Bob Van Noppen, bvannoppen@hotmail.com Fun OCR through the fields of Lanark Highlands. Facepainting for the kids. Proceeds to PEP for Older Adults.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

Kemptville & Area Walking Group WHEN: 8:00 a.m WHERE: North Grenville Municipal Office, 285 County Road 44, Kemptville CONTACT: 613-258-4487 Meet Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays at the North Grenville

PERTH FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

St. Paul's UCW Rummage Sale WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 3:00 a.m WHERE: St. Paul's United Church, 25 Gore Street West, Perth CONTACT: St. Paul's Church UCW's annual fall rummage sale.

Something for everyone. Wheelchair accessible. #MeToo for Men too WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 3:30 p.m WHERE: Perth Legion, 26 Beckwith Street East, Perth, 26 Beckwith Street East, Perth, Perth CONTACT: Tamara, tderkzen@yahoo.com Boys and men in the era of #MeToo, join in for a day of seminars and dialogue featuring Amanda Rogers, Rachel Giese, Brian Jackson.

Donations accepted.

Brisbane Concert in Perth WHEN: 7:30 p.m WHERE: St. Paul's United Church, 25 Gore Street West, Perth CONTACT: John Gill, johngillster@gmail.com The Brisbane Concert Choir will be performing in the newly renovated sanctuary.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

Breakfast WHEN: 8:00 a.m 11:00 a.m WHERE: Snow Road Snowmobile Rd., 1106 Gemmils Rd., Lanark Highlands CONTACT: Lyle Conroy, 613-267-2283 Snow Road Snowmobile Club hosts a breakfast at the clubhouse.

Highlands Hunt Adventure Race WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m WHERE: Van Noppen OCR, 647 Rosetta Road, Lanark Highlands

Foot Care Clinic WHEN: 9:00 a.m WHERE: Kemptville & District Home Support Inc., 215 Sanders Street, Suite 101, Kemptville CONTACT: 613-258-3203 Every Thursday and Friday, by appointment.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

Family Trail Walk/Run Club WHEN: 8:00 a.m WHERE: North Grenville Municipal Office, 285 County Road 44, Kemptville CONTACT: thurlbert@northgrenville.on.ca Family-friendly club meets every Saturday morning at Veteran's Park, beside the North Grenville Municipal Centre. Pre-registration not required.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

Kemptville Farmers' Market WHEN: 12:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m

WHERE: B&H grocery store parking lot, 301 Rideau Street, Kemptville CONTACT: info@kemptvillefarmersmarket.ca Takes place from May 6 to Oct. 28. Rain or shine. For information, visit www.kemptvillefarmersmarket.ca.

Odd Fellows & Rebekahs Supper WHEN: 4:30 p.m - 6:30 p.m WHERE: Odd Fellows Hall, 119 Clothier Street East, Kemptville CONTACT: 613-298-5124 COST: $18 The Odd Fellows & Rebekahs Supper is held on the last Sunday of every month, except for July, August and December.

Bingo WHEN: 6:00 p.m WHERE: Kemptville Legion, 100 Reuben Crescent, Kemptville CONTACT: 613258-5734 Bingo at the Kemptville legion.

Guaranteed jackpot of $400.

Refreshments available.

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

Country Music Jamboree WHEN: 2:00 p.m 4:00 p.m WHERE: Ferguson Falls Hall, 1362 Ferguson's Falls Rd., Drummond-North Elmsley CONTACT: dorisquinn75@yahoo.ca COST: $15 Fundraiser for church renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

Yodelling, singing Andy Bowes, his father Clarence Bowes, the step dancing, fiddle playing Burnside sisters. Silent auction.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3

Pot Luck Westport Legion WHEN: 6:00 p.m WHERE: Royal Canadian Legion, 10099 10 CONTACT: 613-273-3615 Come for the Pot Luck and the Fun. All members and their guests. Held the last Wednesday of the month.

Bid Euchre WHEN: 1:30 p.m WHERE: Seniors Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St., Smiths Falls CONTACT: 613-2830817 Takes place every Wednesday and Friday. Sponsor: Harmony #162.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

Euchre WHEN: 7:00 p.m WHERE: Seniors Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St., Smiths Falls CONTACT: 613-283-0817 Every Thursday and Saturday.

Sponsor: Harmony #162.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 1 Bid Euchre WHEN: 7:00 p.m WHERE: Smiths Falls Legion, 7 Main St. E., Smiths Falls CONTACT: 613-283-3292 Come play euchre.

Duplicate Bridge WHEN: 7:00 p.m WHERE: Smiths

Falls Legion, 7 Main St. E., Smiths Falls CONTACT: 613-2837164 Duplicate Bridge Partnership.

Come by 6:45 p.m. Bridge starts at 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2

Floor Shuffleboard WHEN: 9:30 a.m WHERE: Seniors Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St., Smiths Falls CONTACT: 613-283-0817 Every Tuesday and Wednesday.

Parking behind arena. Beginners welcome. Sponsor: Harmony Club 162.

Duplicate Bridge WHEN: 7:00 p.m WHERE: Smiths Falls Legion, 7 Main Street East, Smiths Falls CONTACT: 613-283-

7164 Duplicate Bridge Partnership.

Come by 6:45 p.m. Bridge starts at 7 p.m.

Bingo Smiths Falls Civitan WHEN: 7:00 p.m WHERE: Smiths Falls Civitan Club, 12468 Highway 15 North, Smiths Falls, Smiths Falls CONTACT: 613-284-0818 Doors open 5:30 p.m. Canteen available. Proceeds to help fund charity and community projects.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3

Gentle Exercise WHEN: 9:30 a.m 10:30 a.m WHERE: Rideau Valley Diabetes Service Smiths Falls, 2 Gould Street, Smiths Falls CONTACT: 613-2842558 Gentle exercise. Work at your own pace, with qualified staff leading the group. Free, everyone welcome.

Floor Shuffleboard WHEN: 9:30 a.m WHERE: Seniors Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St., Smiths Falls CONTACT: 613-2830817 Every Tuesday and Wednesday.

Parking behind arena. Beginners are welcome. Sponsor: Harmony Club 162.

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Civitan Old Tyme Country WHEN: 6:00 p.m WHERE: Lanark Civitan Club, 2144 Pine Grove Road, P.O. Box 189, Lanark ON K0G 1K0, Ottawa CONTACT: 613 259 5610 Civitan Old Tyme Country talent

night dinner and dance. Last Friday of every month, dinner 6 p.m. Dance to follow.

Municipal Centre. Walk indoors or outdoors. Early birds: 8 a.m., others: 8:30 a.m.

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