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Municipal Connection 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.

CORRECTION TO SOUTH ZONE WASTE COLLECTION SCHEDULE: Residents in the South Zone please note that there has been a minor correction made to the pick-up schedule for recycling, garbage and compost. Please clip the schedule below and keep for future reference. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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.

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.

More details about the grant and the application can be found at www.perth.ca/grants and must be completed and submitted on or before Monday, October 15th at 4pm, to Shannon Baillon, Director 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.

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS:

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DRUMMOND STREET TRAFFIC DISRUPTIONS Residents should expect traffic disruptions between October 9th and November 9th, 2018 at the intersection of Drummond and Colbourne Street while the rehabilitation of the Drummond St. culvert takes place. Expect full or partial road closure on Drummond Street from Herriott to the Drummond Street Bridge to allow the contractor to complete repairs on the foundation and surface of the culvert. Traffic will be re-routed around the construction area for the duration of the project. Please visit the Town of Perth website for more information and a map of the area: www.perth.ca.

FALL HYDRANT FLUSHING PROGRAM: Fire hydrant flushing will take place in the Town of Perth from October 15th to 19th. Fluctuations in water colour and pressure may occur, but will only be temporary while operations are being executed.

Water customers are requested to clear coloured water by turning on a cold water tap until the water flows clear. If additional concerns arise, please direct your enquiries to 613-267-1072.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY TOWN OF PERTH FIRE FIGHTER The Corporation of the Town of Perth is seeking applications for a Perth Volunteer Fire Fighter / Apparatus Operator. Reporting to the Fire Chief / Health and Safety Officer or designated Senior Fire Department Officer, the volunteer fire fighter will work in a team setting responding to calls for assistance from the community related to fire fighting and/or emergency response to minimize fire damage loss, human suffering and/or environmental impacts. Emergency response requires that the fire fighter work in all types of weather, and at times, to enter into dangerous or hazardous conditions.

Key Responsibilities: Perform the responsibilities of the position within the legislative and regulatory standards as set out in all applicable provincial and municipal regulations, policies, and by-laws.

1. Performs, in a safe and efficient manner, all aspects of fire fighting, human rescue, hazmat cleanup, fire apparatus operation, fire prevention and building inspection.

2. Participates in an extensive training program, either offered in-house, or through the Ontario Fire College or related training facility.

3. Responds to emergency calls in a timely fashion and accepts 24/7 on-call status from time to time.

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4. Performs other such duties as directed by the Fire Chief / Health and Safety Officer or designated Senior Fire Department Officer.

The above generally describes the responsibilities involved with the position however is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

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Qualifications: 1. No experience required 2. Class DZ driver’s license is considered an asset 3. Current CPR and First Aid certificates 4. Experience in fire, building and electrical codes preferred 5. Medical certificate of fitness to fulfill assigned duties Applicants are invited to submit the Perth Fire Services Application which can be completed on the Perth website at www.perth.ca/fireservicesapplication, covering letters, and resumes no later than October 29th at 11:00 AM to the attention of Pierce Olynyk, Human Resources & Payroll Administrator, Corporation of the Town of Perth, 80 Gore Street East, Perth, Ontario, K7H 1H9, or via e-mail to payroll@perth.ca.

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.

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Duties include: scheduling meetings, setting agendas and working with the festival's 10-member committee to plan the 2020 festival.

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Can be reserved by calling the Perth Museum at 613-267-1947. $10 per adult, $5 per child (maximum $25 per family, HST incl.) Proceeds from the evening will go towards support of the Perth Museum. Walk led by Susan Code McDougall.

The Board of Directors of the Perth BIA are looking for a Chair for the 2020 Stewart Park Festival. The interested individual will work with the current Chair on the 2019 festival, while assuming duties for the 2020 festival in September 2019.

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Municipal Connection Vote Anytime From October 15th – 22nd Using Telephone or Internet As in the past three (3) elections, electors in the Town of Perth will be voting electronically in the 2018 Municipal Election using a telephone or internet connection. Please note: There will be no paper ballot or polling station.

The Voting Period begins on Monday, October 15th, 2018, at 8:30 AM and ends on Monday, October 22nd, 2018, at 8:00 PM. You can vote 24 hours a day during this 8 day period.

A Voter Information Letter has been mailed to each elector on the Voters’ List and includes the details on how to cast your ballot. This letter provides a Personal Identification Number (PIN), the voting website address, and the 1-888 number which will allow you to vote twenty-four (24) hours a day for eight (8) consecutive days (October 15th to 22nd, 2018), from any telephone, or device connected to the internet.

If you have not received your Voter Information Letter by now, your name may not be on the Voters’ List and we ask that you visit the Town Hall Revision Centre, located at 80 Gore Street East, with proper identification (Driver’s License, Health Card, tax bill etc.), to receive your PIN and Voter Information Letter.

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During the Voting Period, should you require assistance or access to a telephone or internet connection, please visit the Voter Help Centre at the Town Hall, during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM and on Monday, October 22nd, 2018 from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM).

You are encouraged to vote early!

If you have any questions, please contact Lauren Walton at (613) 267-3311.

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LIBRARY WEEK CELEBRATED October is Canadian LibraryMonth. During this month, libraries and library partners across Canada raise awareness of the valuable role libraries play in Canadians' lives. In Ontario, we celebrate our public libraries during Ontario Public Library Week (OPLW), on Oct. 14-20.

Libraries are Ontario's farthestreaching, most cost-effective community resource - providing highquality education and lifelong learning, fostering community economic development and reducing the impacts of poverty.

Indeed, libraries in Lanark County are extremely active. In 2017 there were 279,700 library visits, 25,543 active library card holders, and 437,990 library books borrowed. Lanark County residents also heavily used their libraries' digital collections, borrowing more than 60,000 ebooks and audiobooks.

In celebration of Ontario Public Library Week, local libraries will be hosting a number of events.

The Carleton Place Public Library will be celebrating with "Ten," a teen art show and gala event. Mississippi Mills Public Library will be launching their first Cookbook Book Club this week, and Perth and District Union Library will be decorating their library with Post-it love notes from their patrons.

Smiths Falls Public Library is celebrating with a Food for Fines event, while Lanark Highlands will be hosting a library-themed paint night as well as offering fine amnesty throughout the week. Show your love for your local public library by visiting, commenting on a social media post, or participating in an event.

Select bars and restaurants throughout Lanark County will also be helping their libraries celebrate by offering Ontario Public Library Week branded coasters.

Show your love for your public library by participating in the Ontario Public Library Association's social media photo contest, #OPLWBookOutfit. This year Ontarians can win great prizes by showing off their matching book cover and outfits. Use your library cards to create an eye-catching photo and tell your Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram followers why you love your public library! The contest will be open Oct. 11 to Oct. 20.

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MAYORAL, DEPUTY MAYORAL CANDIDATES FOCUS ON THE FISCAL AT PERTH DEBATE DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@ metroland.com From the environment to taxes to job losses and social housing, Perth's mayoral and deputy mayor candidates laid out their positions during a spirited exchange.

An all-candidates debate, sponsored by the Perth and District Chamber of Commerce, was held at Farrell Hall Wednesday, Oct. 3.

Mayor John Fenik is running for re-election in the first contested mayoral contest since 2006 (having been acclaimed in 2010 and 2014) against two council colleagues, Deputy Mayor John Gemmell and Coun.

Jim Boldt.

Councillors Jim Graff and Ed McPherson are running for the deputy mayor position.

TAXES One of Perth's perpetual political issues is residential taxes, and so the matter was the first question asked that evening by radio personali-

ty and moderator Brian Perkin, drawn from questions written by the audience.

When asked about high residential property taxes, McPherson said that one could not compare Perth with Smiths Falls or Carleton Place. Back in 2006, "we were going broke. We won't be here in 10 years."

While something like a rise in oil prices can pay havoc with budgets, "I'm not going to stand up here and promise taxes will go down," said McPherson. He said it was great that the town's reserves were growing, and that, as such, initiatives like the Wilson Street redevelopment were done on time and on budget.

"I'm sorry if people think we will reduce taxes in the Town of Perth," said McPherson.

"A lot of efficiencies can be put into the town's operations," said Graff. While putting money aside for a rainway was sensible, "there comes a time when we have to give back," said Graff.

Fenik took a personal tack in answering the question, saying he had spoken to an elderly woman on a fixed income who could not pay her taxes.

"That's what keeps me awake at night," said Fenik.

"I do not have a crystal ball," he said, where he could predict the town's financial future. "I will keep you as close to CPI as I can. That's all I can tell you right now."

In going over the town's budget, "we look at every line. It's painful," said Gemmell. "I don't know if taxes will ever go down."

Another new wrinkle in the town's finances comes from the new provincial government.

"It's going to be interesting with Mr. Ford in Queen's Park," said Gemmell of the new premier.

Boldt stressed that, for him, economic development was the way to lower taxes.

"I'd like to see them (taxes) continue to drop," said Boldt, in part by "broadening our tax base," with more

industrial/commercial development.

"We are top heavy in town costs," said Boldt, who said he wanted to see a "lineby-line" study of what the town spends its money on.

"Why does the town have so many staff costs?" Boldt wondered. One financial irritant for him was that "we pay way too much in consulting fees." He suggested that bulk purchasing with neighbouring municipalities would help "to save costs and save the taxpayer money."

JOB LOSSES Asked about the looming job losses at Grenville Casting's facility near Conlon Farm, Graff stressed that "Perth needs a professional development co-ordinator.

We have to have a person representing this town ... You have to be in the mix to know who is looking for property."

Just as the former Hershey chocolate factory in Smiths Falls is now home to Tweed, a medical marijua-

na plant, the Grenville Castings facility may see "other uses," he said.

For McPherson, the old days of the factory town are fading away.

"There are no more big factories coming to Perth," said McPherson. "We always have a scatterbrain approach," when it comes to attracting business. "We have to move on from the old mentality. A lot of people want to do more homebased businesses."

Gemmell said that "we have to sell Perth," and, if there is a prospective new member of the business community, "they want to be ready to go right now," said Gemmell.

While town hall can encourage "more startups," putting the name of Perth out there "is a sales job. I've been a salesman since I was 15 and I am damn good at it."

As the mayor, Fenik got the phone call that Grenville Castings was closing.

His reply was: "Is there anything the town can do ... to

change the trajectory of that story?" While he said he could not go into details, "there is some interest in the plant," he said.

Meanwhile, outside forces, such as "protectionism in America is affecting Perth," he said. A good example was Central Wire on North Street, which is still bearing up with American tariffs on steel. Fenik went with the company's Perth-based CEO to Ottawa for a meeting with federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau.

"It's a very complex situation," said Fenik. But if there is a future industry that he wanted to see Perth be a part of, "it's absolutely in the new realm of robotics and control systems."

CLIMATE CHANGE Fenik established the mayor's task force on climate change during this current term of council, and some of the green initiatives at town hall met with some praise from Boldt.

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parking lot saw several parking spots eliminated for the benefit of a few who have such vehicles.

"I try to justify the cost," he said, adding that while he is "100 per cent behind each of us doing our part," for climate change, for him, the "far more important issue, in terms of getting this town

on its feet," was establishing an economic development committee.

Back at the debate table, McPherson said that when it comes to the environment, "the mayor is on the right track," and that initiatives like composting, retrofits to town properties, and car chargers, were

good for the town.

"Where do we go in the future? I don't know," McPherson said. He pointed to "the mess the (previous) provincial government made," with wind farms and hydro as just two reasons why some people are skittish about green energy and environmental ini-

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"This town has done an awful lot to tackle climate change," said Boldt, with the new electric car charging stations in the Crystal Palace parking lot as an example. But those stations were "a costly" decision, he warned.

"I'm all for climate change (action) and reducing our carbon footprint," said Boldt. He commended the work done through the Honeywill energy audit of town facilities, which saw street lights replaced with energy-saving LED lights, which "will pay itself back," in just a few short years, bringing "a savings for the taxpayers." As mayor, "my emphasis will be ... to save the taxpayers money, while saving the planet at the same time."

Not surprisingly, when asked if he supported the climate change task force, Fenik smiled, and said "I love it! I created it. I brought some wise people around it (the issue)." He said he was motivated to act because of the birth of his grandson about twoand-a-half years ago. But there were also economic reasons for going green.

"If you save energy, you save money," said Fenik, reminding the audience of his desire to see a 10 per cent reduction in Perth's carbon emissions by 2022.

"It's important that we keep it going," he said, which is why he wanted all future decisions must past the litmus test of saving the planet. And if he is not returned to office on Oct. 22, if the climate change task force is his legacy, he said he would be "happy with that."

Fenik then pivoted toward one of the few direct jabs of the evening, telling the audience that Boldt had voted initially against the creation of the task force in the first place.

"I'm going to keep Jim Boldt honest," said Fenik.

Asked later by The Perth Courier to comment on Fenik's accusation, Boldt said that when the task force was first proposed, "I thought it was a good idea," but "I was not

sure where we were going with that." Since then, he said that every initiative put forward "has been 100 per cent supported by me," he said, though he added that "I don't totally agree with everything his task force has done." He noted that the new charging stations in the Crystal Palace

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CHILDREN CRUCIAL PART OF MENTAL HEALTH DISCUSSION While strides have been made to raise awareness of mental health, there's still unfamiliarity surrounding the subject, especially when it relates to children.

This year, the Canada Safety Council is marking 100 years and has chosen to use National School Safety Week (Oct. 17-23) as a way to ensure children (and the entire population) have access to mental health services.

They're dispelling four myths in their efforts to raise awareness, including that mental health illnesses aren't real. Mental health covers your psychological and emotional well-being, so it affects a person just as much as contracting a cold or breaking your leg. All illnesses vary and can be controlled through medication, but in the case of mental health, often they go undiagnosed or mismanaged, which could cause harm to a person or others.

According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, undiagnosed illnesses can affect a child's performance at school or make themselves cause danger to themselves.

It's the lack of awareness and education on the impact mental health of children can have that's troubling.

Another myth is that children will simply grow out of a mental illness, but it can remain with a person for their entire life. A study by the federal government revealed 70 per cent of adults who suffer from some form of mental illness showed signs of it as a child or teen. The key here is early diagnosis and getting children on a healthy path.

If treatment is done earlier, there's less chance of future harm.

It's also untrue that bad parenting can cause a mental health related illness. It shouldn't be seen as a failure and due to the variety of illnesses, it's sometimes easy for parents to miss signs. The safety council notes that often a child's biochemistry and environment are responsible for the development of mental health illnesses, including stressful situations and exposure to harmful substances while an infant. It's important to seek help if parents feel their child might be suffering. Consulting your family doctor, a mental health association or school counsellor are good first steps.

When it comes to treatment, it will not make your child's symptoms worse, says the Canada Safety Council.

Many parents don't want their children to be on unnecessary medication, or they see therapy as a waste of time, but each treatment method is tailored to the specific child. Not all will need to take medication, but parents should put some trust in the advice of mental health experts.

The topic of mental health in children can be a delicate one, but the most important thing for parents to remember is to start having healthy conversations with your children, provide a safe space for them and when in doubt, seek the help of other resources.

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I know the hard work and long hours our farmers put in and the challenges of dealing with risks beyond your control such as weather and trade issues. Our government for the people understands the adversity our farmers face. We saw those challenges this week with concessions in the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), that will impact our supply managed sector. I want to assure you that we are pushing the federal government to provide compensation for our impacted farmers. We will always stand up for Ontario farmers.

There are huge opportunities in the agriculture and food sector; however,

we have heard far too often about the difficulties farmers face with red tape and excessive regulation.

The entire sector is saddled with too much of it.

We are getting rid of it so farmers can concentrate more on what they do best: working the land and feeding families across the province. Over the next few months you will see more of the steps we are taking to reduce red tape and simplify these regulations.

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ASHLEY KULP akulp@metroland.com The adage, "If you build it, they will come," came true Oct. 5 as Lanark County officially opened its 61-kilometre stretch of the Ottawa Valley Recreation Trail in Carleton Place.

Trail enthusiasts gathered on foot, horseback and machine at the section of the multi-use trail under the Highway 7 overpass at the border of Carleton Place and Beckwith to participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Lanark County Warden and Perth Mayor John Fenik noted the official opening was a celebration of eight years of hard

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THE ISSUE: OTTAWA VALLEY RECREATIONAL TRAIL NOW OPEN AS MULTI-USE TRAIL LOCAL IMPACT: THE TRAIL WILL BE A TOURISM AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DRIVER FOR COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT LANARK COUNTY work.

"The day has arrived," he announced. "I think this is going to be a spectacular trail that will connect someday to loops and go right through Renfrew and Papineau-Cameron and it's going to just be a wonderful asset to Lanark County and beyond."

It was back in 2011 when the county formed a partnership with Renfrew County and the Township of Papineau-Cameron to purchase the abandoned rail bed from Canadian Pacific. It stretches 296 kilometres from Smiths Falls to Mattawa. The county's portion begins at Sturgess Road in Montague Township, running through the municipalities of Beckwith, Carleton Place and Mississippi Mills to the

Ashley Kulp/Metroland Lanark County officially opened its 61-kilometre section of the Ottawa Valley Recreation Trail Oct. 5 under the Highway 7 overpass in Carleton Place. Pictured, surrounded by supporters, front row from left: county councillors Jerry Flynn (Carleton Place Deputy Mayor); Louis Antonakos (Carleton Place Mayor); Richard Kidd (Beckwith Reeve); Lanark County Warden John Fenik (Perth Mayor); county councillors Aubrey Churchill (Drummond-North Elmsley Reeve); Brian Stewart (Lanark Highlands Mayor); and Brian Campbell (Tay Valley Deputy Reeve), cut the ribbon.

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JiM GRAFF FOR DEPUTY MAYOR

After serving on town council for the past 8 years, and also being retired, I have both the experience and time necessary for the demands of the position of Deputy Mayor.

I have a sincere passion for Perth, and am motivated to see that Council moves forward with projects that are affordable, and policies that improve our town’s quality of living.

I believe we can run a more cost-effective municipal government without reducing town services by improving the efficiency of department spending. For example, as chairman of Environmental Services I advocated for increasing the amount of in-house repairs to our town vehicles that will provide significant savings over the previous system. In addition, I was part of the team that recommended the selection of the lagoon rehabilitation process called the SAGR system, which saved the town approximately $27 million versus a conventional system.

I also believe it is important that Town Council be pro-active in advancing policies that improve our residents’ quality of life, and the attractiveness of our town for new business. To achieve this I advocate to re- introduce security cameras at our municipal playgrounds, introducing directional signage away from Foster and Gore Streets for pass-through trucks, and advocate introducing a design review aspect to our planning process for new multi-dwelling buildings. Also, as chairman of the Police Services Board I was part of the team that established the Situation Table, which is a service that coordinates local social services for residents in need of help.

I’m a hands-on person who will look for efficiencies in all sectors of our town’s operations, and will continue to always go the extra mile to assist our citizens when concerns arise. When voting begins on October 15 I would greatly appreciate your support to serve as your new Deputy Mayor.

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Over the past year, the county has invested $1.5 million to provide granular resurfacing, gates, signage and upgrades to three bridges in Almonte.

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COUNCIL CANDIDATES UNDERLINE SUPPORT FOR HOSPITAL DURING PERTH DEBATE DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@metroland.com Six are standing, but only five will ascend.

The six candidates vying for Perth town council's five seats gathered at Farrell Hall Wednesday, Oct. 3 for a debate sponsored by the Perth and District Chamber of Commerce, for a wide-ranging debate that touched on topics ranging from supporting the Smiths Falls campus of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital, to youth retention, physician recruitment, and even Indigenous reconciliation.

Listed alphabetically, the candidates heading into the Oct. 22 election are: • Dave Bird • Judy Brown (incumbent) • Leona J. Cameron • Nathan Ferguson • Brock McPherson • Barry Smith

The debate, moderated by radio personality Brian Perkin, began with opening remarks, then launched into a discussion of the issues.

HOSPITAL SUPPORT Relaying handwritten questions from the audience, Perkin asked the candidates if they supported capital funding requests from the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital, which would equate to about $41 per household, per year, for the purchasing of new equipment. (The hospital has an annual equipment need of $3.1 million, but an estimated $1.6 million annual shortfall is estimated).

"I would support this," said Ferguson. "This is something we can do."

Brown also said that "I would absolutely support this," and she urged voters to break that amount down. Month by month, "it's not that much," she said. There are a

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lot of retirees in Perth who may need the hospital, she said, but she criticized the way the health system funds hospitals.

"It's unfair that the provincial government does not support anything other than bricks and mortar," when it comes to funding hospitals, since equipment costs have to be dealt with locally.

"I would most definitely support it," said McPherson. "We want the best, state-of-the-art hospital."

Cameron also said that she would support it, but she added that she wanted to keep the whole "town healthy by focusing on all ages," and to "not always be thinking of seniors."

Bird stated that "there is only one taxpayer," but added that "I would support the idea."

Smith also said he would support it and that the hospital is "absolutely important. As we grow the population in Perth, (we need

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PREPARATION "How did I prepare myself ?" said Brown, repeating the question asked by Perkin, as she chuckled. Well, 12 years on council for starters, she replied.

McPherson said that he had a strong work ethic, and had served on student council in university.

"Staying involved," he replied.

With his IT experience, he can "translate that," into helping council.

Cameron pointed out that she had served in positions of authority in churches, as well as teaching, and having attended council meetings. She admitted though that, for all of the newcomers on council, "the first year will certainly be the most difficult."

As a cop on the beat, "I've been talking to people in the community for the last 30 years," said Bird, but, more specifically to council, "I've been doing a lot of reading."

Looking forward to a possible seat on council "gives me a chance to give back ... as I enter a new chapter in my life." He commended Perth for being "a community that has given me a lot and accepted me into itself."

Smith replied that "I feel like I've been preparing for this my whole life." He pointed out that he helped work on the first mayoral

campaign for former Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion in 1978.

"Yes, I'm that old!" joked Smith, adding that he has never missed a single election as a voter.

Ferguson said that he brings with him "an understanding of what it takes to run a business.

YOUTH RETENTION How does Perth keep its young people, and bring in new, young families?

"We need to focus on business development," said McPherson.

One way to do this was to "nurture a relationship" with Canopy Growth Corporation in Smiths Falls. "Jobs are the important thing to keep young families here," McPherson said.

For young people, "it's difficult for them to find employment," she said. She added that one of the drawbacks of Perth's small town ways is that "a lot of businesses close early." And socially, for young people, "there is not a whole lot for them to do ... that doesn't necessarily cost them a lot of money." She reiterated her earlier point that Perth should be a triple-level town, catering to young, old, and in-between. "(There are) limitations to what you can do," said Bird. While many of the suggestions were See SIX, page 11

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sidewalks, "where cars are flying past." Cameron noted that there were potholes on one of these streets, and she asked a resident of that street if they wanted to see the potholes repaired.

"Oh no, don't," came the reply. "That's the only thing that slows (traffic) down!"

"It's all about infrastructure, isn't it?" said Bird.

"People's access is an issue."

Indeed, Smith had infrastructure ideas of his own.

"Activity, they need to get out and walk," said Smith.

"I like the idea of walking paths, and benches, so they can sit down."

PHYSICIAN RECRUITMENT The next question followed up the town's ongoing physician recruitment drive. Ferguson said that "making it easier to own a house here," was important, along with providing healthy community amenities like bike paths, and offleash dog parks.

In February of 2019, Perth will host the "Docs on Ice" charity ice hockey tournament, which will see more than 800 doctors take to the ice at local rinks.

"We will do outreach to them (doctors) so that they know what an attractive place this is to live," said Brown. But the word still needs to get out - her own doctor is looking to retire soon, and "he did not know anything about the physician recruiter the town hired," she said.

Cameron got one of the biggest laughs of the evening, when she said that "my first though is (give them) a free house and an arranged marriage!"

On a more serious level, while some areas have offered to help doctors with student loans, "I'm quite positive we don't have funds to help them with that," said Cameron, but "you have to hold a carrot out of some sort."

Smith said that the issue of physician recruitment tied in with supporting the hospital's capital campaign.

"No young doctor wants to go somewhere (where) there is not state-of-the-art equipment," said Smith.

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"valid," he said, the "problem is, to live in this town, there is a price." Bird added that "we can't legislate prices of homes."

Smith said he wanted Perth "become a more fourseason recreational place," as one way to attract new families, and retain youth.

"Keeping youth in Perth does seem to be a challenge," said Ferguson. One way to do this was to keep the college in Perth, and to expand the market for longterm rentals.

"There are lots of young folks (who) move away for education," said Brown, pointing to her own daughter and her husband. She added that not enough jobs in town pay enough for to cover the costs of living in town. She added she would like to see more residents being able to "telecommute" so that they did not have to make the long trek into Ottawa or Kingston.

"Yes, you can sign up for hockey and dance," said Brown, but there are few things that can be done "spontaneously."

TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION Following on the findings of the truth and reconciliation commission, the candidates were asked what role the municipal government could play in forging reconciliation with the Indigenous community.

"I do agree with it (reconciliation)," said Cameron.

"And I want to be totally honest with my opinion.

Sometimes, it goes a little far. I'm not sure how far the municipality has to go along with it. (But) we have to make efforts to accommodate what we can and should." She added that, at the school where she teaches, there are sharing circles.

"I believe that we all have some role we can play in that," said Bird. But, "what specifically? I have no idea ... I would certainly urge people in that community to come forward with ideas that would work for them."

Smith said that while he saw the role for the federal and provincial govern-

ments, "I have not given it much thought at the municipal level."

"I think it's important that we reconcile this," said Ferguson.

Brown said that Canada's Indigenous peoples had been "treated despicably by white settlers," and she pointed out that, during Perth's 200th anniversary celebrations in 2016, town hall made sure that there was "someone there from the native community," during a celebration at the Crystal Palace at the end of the 'Settlers' Trek' to remind citizens that "the property we were standing on did belong to the native community."

"At the municipal level, I am not sure what we can do except some advocacy," said McPherson.

AGING POPULATION With Perth selling itself as a retirement community, there are ways in which the town can make itself ready for any seniors looking to move here.

"I think transportation is certainly an issue," said Ferguson, as well as making sure that "paths and walkways (are) maintained," in order for seniors to "keep active."

"The municipal government does not have much say in what happens in health care," said Brown, but the town has invested in physician recruitment to the area. Medical students are also brought to town for an exposure trip during which "the mayor wines and dines them," said Brown. Sensing laughter from the audience, she smiled, corrected herself and said, "eh, emphasis on dining them." She continued that when it comes to student or regular doctors, "that's what we need to sell them on, lifestyle."

Another infrastructure matter concerning seniors was sidewalks.

"They are afraid to walk on the streets," said Cameron. "There are not a lot of sidewalks." Going out and campaigning, "I can see what they are talking about," on streets with no

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OVRT is an example of collaboration at its best and cited the active transportation, tourism and economic development benefits.

He said the best is yet to come.

"I say to Lanark County: congratulations. They're way ahead of us ... they've got their whole trail complete. I wish we could say the same, but we're work-

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After a seven years in talks, Lanark County, along with Renfrew County and the Township of Papineau-Cameron purchased the 296-kilometre abandoned rail bed that stretches from Smiths Falls to Mattawa from Canadian Pacific in 2016.

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unfolding and it will for years, but my thanks to all members of county council who came together and worked co-operatively to make this happen."

County Coun. and chair of the economic development committee, Beckwith Reeve Richard Kidd, noted he was pleased to see hundreds come together to share in the trail's vision, which will "create more friends."

"The friends I want are people like the friends who are here today that have a vision of what this (trail) could be and how it can be shared by the snowmobile clubs, four-wheelers, bicycles, cross country skis or whatever," he remarked.

"Those are the types of friends that I want. I do not want 'Chicken Little' friends who tell me all the problems with it because they end up in chicken noodle soup. I want these people who are here today, they're the people who make this trail happen ...

This is just the beginning."

Linda Manzer and David Frisch of Almonte were two attendees less than thrilled with the trail's opening. Frisch and Manzer, who raised a sign emblazoned with 'I'm Not Celebrating,' both live on the OVRT and are upset the county wouldn't approve of a motorized vehicle bypass around the town of Almonte. Concerned over safety, enforcement, as well as noise and decreasing property values, the biggest issue Manzer said, is the lack of acknowledgment from the county.

"There's no response to policing. Who do we call?

What happens if there's an accident? They (county) haven't talked to us at all," she commented. "They'll talk to the snowmobile clubs and the ATV clubs ... but they haven't talked to people like me and David."

"The fact is, the OPP has neither the means nor the budget to police this trail effectively," Frisch added.

Manzer, a world-renowned guitar maker had planned to open an international school in her

home, but is thinking differently now with the OVRT 20 feet from her door.

"My life has changed completely because of this.

I'm ignored. I'm upset," she said. " ... I'm here because I couldn't let this happen without at least one person here knowing what is happening. Sorry, I rained on your parade. They (councillors) get to go home to a peaceful place. I don't."

Sweet, who has crisscrossed the province to try and make the OVRT dream a reality acknowledged there has been some "push back," but he is confident communities will jump on board and see it as an asset.

"I know there are some who are not happy. I get that. I understand that, but hopefully we can make converts to the whole process," he said. "We've got work to do. We're completing a management plan and that management plan is in the hands of Lanark County and they're reviewing it and we all work in cooperation. There are issues that we have to address yet - speeding, safety, 911 signs and all of that stuff."

Spanning nearly 300 kilometres and almost 2,700 acres, Sweet noted the

to the public from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. April 1 to Nov. 30 and 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Dec. 1 to March 31. Non-motorized users have the right of way on the trail. Dogs are permitted, but must be kept on a leash and users must clean up after pets.

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ing at it and we will get it done," Sweet said. "It'll be marvellous to be able to drive all the way from Mattawa to Smiths Falls, but eventually when we make that connection up near North Bay, you can go north past Sudbury and you can go all the way on the Trans Canada (Trail).

It opens up 4,000 kilometres of trails in eastern Ontario."

Trail hours With Oct. 5's ribbon cutting, the OVRT is now open

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ALL-TERRAIN WHEELCHAIR NEW FEATURE AT LANARK LODGE

Lanark County's accessible trail - the Tay River Pathway - just got even more accessible for Lanark Lodge residents thanks to a new allterrain wheelchair.

The Tay River Pathway is located behind the Lanark County administration building, Lanark Lodge and Perth Community Care Centre. The looped trail is one-kilometre in length and passes by the Round Garden (designed for all the senses), a white pine reforestation and several donated park benches.

In 2016, the trail was extended to the Tay River with a boardwalk and viewing

platform, thanks to generous contributions from the community and volunteers.

This spring, members of the Lanark County Municipal Trails Corporation (LCMTC), which oversees trails in the county, discussed ways to overcome the issue of it sometimes being difficult to push wheelchairs on the trail, which has been finished with a layer of stone dust to help with accessibility.

"The purpose of the trail is to be a unique, fully accessible outdoor experience," explained Coun. Brian Campbell (Tay Valley

Submitted/Lanark County Lanark Lodge residents now have access to an all-terrain wheelchair for use on the accessible Tay River Pathway, which is located behind the facility. From left: Susan Roberts, associate director of care; Kevin Carnrite, recreation aide; Glenna Churchill, director of care; Coun. Brian Campbell (Tay Valley), chair of the Lanark County Municipal Trails Corporation and the public works committee; Jennie Bingley, interim director of Lanark Lodge; and Lanark Lodge residents Doris Rutherford (seated in the new wheelchair) and Debbie Wilson.

Deputy Reeve), who is chair of LCMTC and the county's public works committee. "The group felt an all-terrain wheelchair would be a great benefit to the residents of Lanark Lodge in order for them to better access the Tay River

Pathway."

The initiative was spearheaded by Campbell in conjunction with members of LCMTC and Lanark Lodge staff. The wheelchair was locally sourced and purchased from Home Health Smiths Falls. It is available

to Lanark Lodge residents on a sign-out basis.

"Accessibility is always at the forefront of our minds, particularly as we focus on developing and maintaining our trails, so I am really pleased that we were able to implement a

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TAY VALLEY'S RENEWABLE ART INSTALLATION, WITH SCOTCH LINE'S MEANDERING WOOD PILE FENCES DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@ metroland.com Editor's Note: This story was intended to appear in the Sept. 27 edition of The Perth Courier, to accompany the front page photo; however, it was omitted in error. Here is the story in full.

John Harris' wood pile fences and designs are catching people's eye.

Harris' property, located at 4225 Scotch Line Rd. in Tay Valley Township, has become such a popular destination that 35 people, by his count, stopped there on Saturday, Sept. 1 alone, either on their way to or from Westport or Perth, to stop at the unusual sight of five-foot high fences made of cut, split and piled wood.

And the fences, far from the boring, regular picket or wooden farm fences you

Desmond Devoy/Metroland John Harris stands beside one of his wood pile fences on his Tay Valley Township property on the Scotch Line on Sept. 7. might see, snake around the edge of the property. The front fence, facing the road, includes little windows embedded in the structure, and a big red door and frame which really catches the eye.

"I've been cutting fire wood since 2005," explained Harris during a break work-

ing on a garage on his property on Friday, Sept. 7, when the Perth Courier paid him a visit, as a car drove by, honking its horn at him. "It evolved into something huge." From 2008 to 2009, he was cutting "massive amounts of wood. I was selling it," for firewood, "trying to get my kids through post-

secondary," said the engineer for Canadian Pacific Rail, who has worked the rails for 32 years.

He purchased this property in March of 2017, and "this all started last year," he said of his creations. He thought, at the time, "I'll just pile (the wood) around the perimeter of the yard," because "I just didn't have the space," otherwise to store it.

But then the thought struck him: "Why don't we do something different?" He decided to line the rim of his two acre property, and began work this past May. He began along the side of the road, but "I just can't pile a straight line along the highway," he said. "It really caught on," as the wooden walls stretched over his property.

"Y'know what, just do it," he thought. "It's incredible."

But it was not done haphazardly.

"It was all planned," he said. "I measured it all out so it was proportionate. I just poked away at it."

He cuts and splits all of the wood by hand and "it takes a lot of time," he said.

He will be building his future home here in time and promises that it too will stand out.

"It's going to be different," he promised. "You're going to have to wait to see."

One of the many visitors to his property described the meandering wood fences as works of art.

"I've never seen it that way," he said. "But I'm starting to see it that way."

One of the visitors to his property who pulled over to the side of the road was a couple coming from Westport who, that very day, were celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.

"It's so peaceful," they told him. "I'm OK with peo-

ple coming here. Even if I'm not here. Just walk around.

I'm cool with it."

On this particular day, the wood works were in their glory, because later on that afternoon, Harris was getting the first batch of wood off to sell for firewood.

He anticipates that within a month, all of the firewood will be sold off, though he will save the original doorbearing fence for last.

"I'm still going to do it as long as my body will allow," he said. He plans to cut more wood through the winter months, and start up the wood designs again next year. "(My) ultimate goal (is) to see a young couple having their wedding pictures taken here," he said. "I honestly think they (the public) will expect to see it again."

He comes to the property as often as he can, and, looking around his property and all he has created thus far on a late summer morning, said that it was important to "express yourself.

You have no idea how it will be appreciated."

He paused and added: "This is me."

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PERTH TOWN HALL CONSIDERS $2M GIC IN HOPES OF BETTER RETURNS DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@ metroland.com Perth may be on its way to investing in a $2 million guaranteed investment certificate if treasurer Brian Burns has his way.

Perth town council agreed to add the potential two-year investment to the 2019 budget planning discussions at its Tuesday, Sept. 25 meeting.

Mayor John Fenik reminded council that "because we are in a lame duck situation, we would be asking the chief administrative officer (CAO) and treasurer to invest $2 million," said Fenik.

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Fenik added that guaranteed investment certificate (GICs) are "very safe," and that "the chief administrative officer and the treasurer would be solely responsible for that." He added quickly that "not that I think either of you would mess up town funds!"

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In the past, municipal councillors were "afforded a tax deduction of about one third of their salaries," said Fenik. But, the federal government is looking to remove that deduction: "The next council will lose that," said Fenik.

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Fenik returned to the debate, saying that "I don't want to be the council that does nothing," and, by do-

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PERTH TOWN HALL BRACES FOR POSSIBLE PROVINCIAL CUTS DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@ metroland.com Premier Doug Ford has not yet begun to swing the axe - but Perth town hall is getting ready just in case he does.

Town treasurer Brian Burns delivered his "2019 budget principles" to Perth town council's committeeof-the-whole meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 11, in which he wrote that one of his "global assumptions" is that "transfers from (the) provincial government will decline in short to medium term."

Burns stressed that these principles were "intended to provide staff with some direction," in the coming months, as council comes out of a lame-duck session after the Oct. 22 municipal elections, and a new council is sworn in in early December. "It's not meant to limit council's ability (to set priorities)," said Burns. There also remains "a capacity for capital spending within the budget."

Coun. Jim Boldt, who was chairing the meeting, agreed with Burns' assertion about the new Progressive Conservative government, a party that "by their nature, will pull back where they can," in terms of spending.

"I'm a little concerned," said Coun. Ed McPherson.

"There may be cuts coming."

However, Mayor John Fenik said that he hoped that there would be enough room in the budget to allow "latitude" for senior directors to dream big. "I don't want to see that curtailed."

Burns also pointed out that "we do have reserves at the moment. I hope it will continue to increase."

He is looking for longer term investments for the town's money that have a "better rate of return," which is why he is approaching local banks and feeling them out on getting between two and three per cent of a return on invest-

Desmond Devoy/Metroland Accountant Carole Fuller, of Allan and Partners LLP, shakes hands with Perth town hall accountant and deputy treasurer Roshan Kantiya, as town hall treasurer Brian Burns looks on, before the start of Perth town council's committee of the whole meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 11. ments.

"I haven't asked them for quotes," Burns said, but he is hoping for a third of a point better than what they are getting now.

Coun. Judy Brown commended Burns for "an excellent summary. It is a good place to start. It is a good outline."

Assumptions made Other assumptions that Burns made in his account to council include a belief that interest rates will increase in the short to medium term. Further to this, the area faces population challenges in the future: . The total population of Lanark County will increase by five per cent by 2028 (eastern Ontario by 10 per cent in the same period); . However, the county's population, 29 years of age and younger will decrease by four per cent (while eastern Ontario's will increase by one per cent); . The county's population over the age of 65 will increase by 40 per cent by 2028 (eastern Ontario's by 43 per cent).

The current budgeting assumption for the next year is that the propertytax rate increase will be "less than, or equal to" the consumer price index (CPI), making an assumption of 1.7 per cent, with water and sewer charges likely to be "less than or equal to CPI," wrote Burns.

There will also be salary increases, according to the town's union agreements.

Auditor The financial news did not end there. Earlier in the meeting, Carole Fuller, an accountant with Allan and Partners LLP, made a presentation on the town's 2017 audited financial statements.

"You've done a very good job managing your assets," she said. "The town is in a very good financial position."

Fenik returned to the issue of possible provincial cutbacks, telling Fuller, "I'm a little concerned with the current government at Queen's Park ... I'm hearing about a cutback in payments ... from the province."

Fuller said that "I haven't heard of any new pools or windfalls of funding coming out," of Toronto.

McPherson agreed with Fuller that the "town is in a fabulous financial position," and that as such, "we look at the future of asset management ... in case the rainy day comes," by putting money aside.

Coun. Judy Brown, however, noted that, with a new council being sworn in the first week of December, and the annual budget day deliberations usually held the last Friday in January, she found herself "wondering if some of those timelines are a little tight," since, by her estimate, "the majority of council will be new," she said.

"I don't think it'll be too soon for a council to grasp," replied Fenik. "They have to immerse themselves ... it's an upward learning curve."

Fenik said that one budget item he was hoping to see was a saltwater therapeutic pool added to the town's pool facility on Sunset Boulevard. With statistics already showing Perth will have an increasingly aging population, "I think we should be expanding our pool instead of expanding our ice pack," he said.

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Happy 90th Birthday Dad! John McLean October 7th, 2018 Much Love, Hugs and Kisses.

Thank-you for being there for us, Dad. Where would we be if not for you.

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The families of Katelyn McTernan and Rob Somerton of Pakenham, ON, are thrilled to announce their engagement. Wedding to take place in February 2019.

Your loving clan: Robert, Janet and Bob, Laura - Chris and Shannon, Amanda and Shawn (Kaylee and Ella), Heather and Brian - Erin and Kyle (Cooper and Marley), Brandon and Carley.

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30th Birthday Bash!

Alexandera Ashley Bennett is turning 30!

Please join us for a celebration Saturday October 20, 2018 at the RCAF Hall 44 Abbott Street, North Smiths Falls 8:00pm

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February 20, 1943 At Lanark Lodge on September 30, 2018 Marnie passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and friends at the age of 75.

Marnie was predeceased by parents John and Doris Dickinson and brother Richard. She will be sadly missed by her loving son Carl and life partner Pat Cairns, as well as her friends and extended family. Marnie grew up in Carleton Place graduating CPHS and winning the Best All Round Girl and Medical awards. A nursing bursary took her to the Brockville School of Nursing graduating 1964 then a career in hospitals, a doctor’s office, Public Health and Homes for Special Care. Always clever with numbers, she returned to college in the early 80’s and became a computer programmer working in the Ottawa area.

Marnie’s loves included world travels, camping, music, theatre, a good book, games, puzzles, her dogs, her friends and me, her partner in life for 42 years. She had a great sense of humour and a dry wit. Sincere thanks go to the loving and attentive staff of Lanark Lodge.

A gathering to honour Marnie’s life will be held in The Loft at Codes Mill on Sunday October 14, 2018. Visitation with family and friends from 1:00 to 2:00 pm followed by a memorial service for those wishing to attend. Private interment at a later date, St. James Anglican, Innisville.

In remembrance contributions to the Perth Enrichment Program would be appreciated.

This program gave Marnie great joy in her later years.

Bob passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, September 30th, 2018 surrounded by his family at the age of 80 years. He was the beloved husband of Fay and loving father of Gerry, Cathy, Larry (Dawn) and Cory.

He will be missed by his seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Bob will be deeply missed by his sisters Ruth Ewing of Victoria B.C., Edith (Leonard) Drynan of Brightside and brother John Larocque of Lanark and Fay’s family; Greta (late Wilmer) Sproule, Marie (Jim) Horner of Oshawa, Marshall Lalonde, Wilborne of Alberta, Leonard Lalonde of North West Territories and the late Desi (Claudette) Lalonde of Lanark and his step-children Elden Jr., Mark, Lorrie (Joe) Johnson, Harry (Daniel) and Sharon all of Alberta and Jackie Major of Tatlock. He will be fondly remembered by all his nieces, nephews and friends. Bob was predeceased by his parents William and Arvilla (Ranger) Larocque, brothers George and Arthur, sister Anne Pennett and infant son Michael. The family would like to thank the Bayshore nurses and his niece Heather Egan for all their compassion, care and support over this difficult time. Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Declan’s Church on the French Line on Saturday, October 13th, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. followed by interment in St. Declan’s Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth. In remembrance of Bob, contributions to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

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TRELLY Cheryl (nee Conroy)

Cheryl passed away peacefully at the age of 51 years on Thursday, October 4th, 2018 at her home in Ortonville Michigan following a long courageous battle with cancer with her husband Dave and family friend Jan Hall by her side. She was the beloved wife of Dave Trelly, stepmom of Brittany Trelly, daughter-in-law of the late Millie Trelly of Rochester, New York, dearly loved daughter of Lyle (late June) Conroy of Perth and cherished sister of Tracey Conroy (Blake Inwood).

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Contributions in Cheryl’s memory may be made to the Cancer Society of Lanark County (Wheels of Hope).

HAYES, Wanda R.N. (nee Raison)

Wanda died peacefully in hospital, Ottawa, on Monday, October 1, 2018 at the age of 75.

Predeceased in 1993 by her beloved husband, Hubert Hayes. Cherished mother of Brent (Ana) and Darren (Jackie) Hayes. Adored grandmother of Rhys and Paige. Loving sister of Lester (Judy) Pearson, Debbie (Doug) Sly and the late Neil (Deborah) Pearson, predeceased by her mother Lorna Pearson. She will be sadly missed by extended family and friends. Private family services will be held at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls. In memory of Wanda, donations to the Smiths Falls Community Hospital Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

March 12th, 1939 October 5th, 2018 On October 5th, 2018 we lost the heart and soul of our family. Larry passed away at Perth hospital after a brave battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family. Larry touched countless lives through his over fifty years of ministry and his music. The world is a better place because of Larry Paul. He was the beloved husband of the late Evelyn (McEwen) Paul who predeceased him in February 2018 and adored father of MaryLynn Paul of Perth, Margo (Curtis) Wright of Franktown and David (Kealy) Paul of Perth. Larry was the treasured grandfather of Connor, Jenna, Rachel, Nathan Wright, Robbie Watson (father late Frank Watson), Elliot and Veda Paul. He was the cherished cousin and nephew of both the American and Canadian Paul clans. Larry will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Tuesday, October 9th, 2018 from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. and Wednesday, October 10th, 2018 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral service will be held in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Perth on Thursday at 1:00 P.M. A gathering to share memories will follow in the Church Hall. The interment will be private in Dewar’s Cemetery, Ashton. In remembrance of Larry, contributions to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation Palliative Care Unit or the Canadian Addison’s Society would be appreciated.

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

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(Veteran WW II) (Long time furnace repairman) Peacefully at the Perley and Rideau Veteran’s Health Centre, Ottawa on Monday morning, October 1st, 2018; Harry Ralph Northorp, a longtime resident of Galetta passed away at the age of 97. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Dora (nee Morgan) on September 23, 2002. Ralph is survived by his son, Harry Northorp; grandchildren: Kevin, Jenny, Penny and Trudy; great-grandchildren: Jeffrey, Marissa, Patricia, Jordan, Kyle, Ethan and Cedric. Predeceased by 2 sons: Blair and Roy as well as a grandson, Kolin. Ralph was a man who marched to the beat of his own drum. Those who saw through his tough exterior would find a soft and kind heart. A man of deep faith, Ralph found a great sense of family and belonging within the Arnprior Wesleyan Church community. He never asked for much but was loved and respected by many. The family will receive friends during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Friday evening, October 12th from 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Saturday morning, October 13th from 10 to 10:45 and where a Funeral Service will be conducted in the Pilon Family Chapel on Saturday morning at 11 o’clock. Interment Malloch Road Cemetery, Arnprior. In Ralph’s memory, please consider a donation to Arnprior’s Gateway Church and Ministry Centre. Members of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 174, Arnprior are requested to assemble at the funeral home for a tribute service for Comrade Ralph on Friday evening, October 12th at 6:30.

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It is with great sadness that the family of Betty Kehoe announces her passing at Lanark Lodge, Perth on Sunday, October 7th, 2018 at the age of 99 years. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Kenneth James Kehoe (in 1987), her parents John M. and Edith (Legary) Closs, infant daughter Mary Edith Kehoe and siblings Clendon (Julie) Closs, Kenneth Closs, Margaret (late Mark) Mahon and Kathleen (Rodden) McCrea. Betty was the loved and cherished mother of Gerry (Gloria Hart) Kehoe, Edith (Jim) Cordick, Jim (Nancy) Kehoe and Colleen Kehoe. She will be lovingly remembered by her eight grandchildren, her fourteen great grandchildren, her sisters-in-law Sheila, Vivian, Bertha and Eleanor Kehoe. Betty was born in Snow Road, Ontario and married her beloved husband and best friend Ken Kehoe in 1944. They farmed for 25 years in Drummond Township and spent their later years on Brock St. in Perth. Betty was committed to her family and friends, and was a member of the CWL for over 60 years. She will be greatly missed by anyone that had the good fortune to know her. Mom, you are in our prayers and thoughts always but most of all we miss your beautiful smile and warm gentle way.

Family and friends paid their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., Perth on Wednesday, October 10th, 2018 from 2:00 to 6:00 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial was held Thursday, at 10:00 A.M. at St. John’s Church, Perth. In remembrance of Betty, contributions to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation or the Lanark Lodge Memorial Fund would be appreciated.

Mom Your life was a blessing Your memory a treasure You are loved beyond word And missed beyond measure.

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

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IN MEMORIAM

COOPER Ralph John

Ralph passed away in the Perth hospital on Saturday, October 6th, 2018 at the age of 56 years. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Denyse (VanDusen) Cooper (in 2012) and his parents John and Mary (Trombley) Cooper.

Ralph was the cherished father of Chris (Carrie) Cooper, Greg (Brooke) Cooper and Dale (Taylor) Cooper and adored grandfather of Jocelyn, Natasha, Brooklyn, Selina, Alexa, Cohen and the late John Cooper. He will be sadly missed by his special friend Leanne Cardiff, her children Jack and Owen Cardiff, sisters Ruth (Morley) Wark, Darlene (Danny) McNicol, Doreen (Jack) Churchill, many nieces, nephews and all his family and friends. Family and friends will gather to honour Ralph’s life at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Thursday, October 11th, 2018 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. A private family service will be held at a later date. In remembrance of Ralph, contributions to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation Palliative Care Unit would be appreciated.

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

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IN MEMORIAM

Eileen Joyce Pratt

November 5, 1935 - October 18, 2016

MacCRIMMON - In loving memory of my husband Leo Dale MacCrimmon who passed away October 15, 2017 and son Lloyd MacCrimmon who passed away January 19, 2018.

I remember the day I met you, And the day God made you mine.

I remember the day God took you, And will till the end of time.

We made our vows together, Until death do we part, But the day God took you from me, My whole world fell apart.

Sometimes I think I’m dreaming, I can’t believe it’s true, That I can go on living When I no longer have you.

And the memories of the happy years, When we were together; The joys, the tears, the love, the fears, Will stay with me forever.

And when I’m sad and lonely, And everything goes wrong, I seem to hear you whisper, “Cheer up and carry on.”

Each time I see your picture, You seem to smile and say, “Don’t cry I’m only sleeping, We’ll meet again someday.”

Lovingly remembered by Wife and Mom, Ada Miss you Dad and Brother Ray, Lois and Kelvin

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Forever loved and deeply missed by her husband, 2 sons and daughter-in-laws and by her 4 grandchildren.

R.I.P.

IN MEMORIAM

LADOUCEUR In loving memory of my dear son Shawn who passed away accidental October 8, 1982.

Thoughts wander as daylight fads, To the land of long ago.

And memory paints the scenes of old, In the gold of the twilight glow.

We seem to see in soft dim light, A face I love the best.

Sweet vision as the suns last ray, Goes down in the far off West.

Forever loved and missed, Mom

She was there, a firm foundation, Through all our storms of life, A sturdy hand to hold unto, In times of stress and strife.

Michael T. Mahon July 8, 1932 - October 14, 2017 Husband/Father Remembering you is easy, We do it everyday.

Missing you is the heartache That never goes away.

Love Jean, Karen, Joan, Danny, Donna, Charlie, Nancy and Families

A true friend we could turn to, When times were good or bad, One of our greatest blessings, The woman that we called MOM. In our hearts forever Son Mike and grandchildren

IN MEMORIAM

65 Lorne St., P.O. Box 158 Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4T1

NEW DEADLINE Friday 4:00 p.m.

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Call: 613-283-3182 ext. 8464

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WILSON, John Arthur - In memory of a dearly loved husband, father and grampy, who passed away October 7th, 2010 October 7th, 2018.

Fond are the ties that are broken, Dear is the one that is gone, In memory we shall keep him As long as the years roll on.

As we loved him, so we miss him, In our memory he is dear Loved, remembered, and longed for always, Bringing many a silent tear.

“In silence we Remember” Sadly missed by Wife, Margaret Frances (Mike) Faye (Rob) Anita And Grandkids Danielle, Megan, Bryce, Gracie and Great Granddaughter Hope XOXO

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When the time comes...

If it should be that I grow weak, And pain should keep me from my sleep; Then you must do what must be done, For this last battle can’t be won.

You will be sad, I understand; But don’t let grief then stay your hand.

For this day more than all the rest, Your love for me must stand the test.

We’ve had so many happy years; What is to come can hold no fears.

You don’t want me to suffer so...

The time has come, please let me go.

Take me where my needs they’ll tend, But please stay with me ‘til the end.

To hold me close and speak to me, Until my eyes no longer see.

I know in time you will agree, It was a kindness done for me.

Although my tail its last has waved, From pain and suffering I am saved.

Please do not grieve that it was you Who had this painful thing to do.

We’ve been so close, we two, these years; Don’t let your heart hold any tears.

-Author unknown We miss you Bogart

COMING EVENTS

COMING EVENTS

FALL FAMILY FUN activities at Hugli’s Blueberry Ranch & Gift Shop in Pembroke include a 6 acre corn maze with 2 bridges & games, wagon rides to the pumpkin patch, pirate pumpkin cannon shows, pig races, straw jump, friendly animals plus much more. $12/weekends, $7.50/weekdays (no shows or wagon rides).

Only 1 hour from Ottawa. www.blueberryranch.ca Telephone: 613-638-1288

HAUNTING SEASON at Hugli’s Blueberry Ranch in Pembroke is Oct 12 27 on Fri & Sat (6pm 9:30pm). Includes the 6 acre corn maze crawling with scary creatures, Haunted House of Terror and the Halloween magic of Illusionist Steven Anthony. Not recommended for young children. $15/person. www.blueberryranch.ca

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JOHN CRAMPTON Four years have gone and you are MISSED each and every day, for you were SOMEONE SPECIAL who meant more than words can say. I was blessed to have you in my life. You live forever in my heart.

Missing you Francine

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FALL LOMBARDY GUN SHOW

October 20, 2018 • 8am-2pm Lombardy Agricultural Hall & Fairgrounds 6 Kelly Road, Lombardy ON Admission $8

Free for Veterans, Serving Military & Children (under 12 accompanied by an adult)

Contact: Dave Jones

davejguns@gmail.com BUY • SELL • TRADE

Bring in your UNWANTED firearms & ammunition

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• For Sale • Help Wanted • Garage/Yard Sale • For Rent • Etc...

Call: 1-888-967-3237

IN MEMORIAM

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

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING (exceptions apply due to statutory holidays) Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8am-4:30pm

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Her dreams were seldom spoken, Her wants were very few, And if she had some worries, There went unspoken too.

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IN MEMORIAM

Joan Powers October 5, 1992 She never looked for praises, She was never one to boast, She just kept right on working, For those she loved the most.

IN MEMORIAM

Unexpectedly, but peaceful at Almonte Country Haven on Monday, October 1, 2018, at the age of 79. Loving wife of Reverend Robert Hill for almost 60 years. Dear mother of Sean (Kim) and Patrick (Juvy). Proud grandmother of John, Sarah, Dahel, Spencer and Yasmin. Great-grandmother of Mason, Addison and Jacob. Survived by her sisters Ann McGuire and Helen (Heinz Schmidt).

Predeceased by her sister Isobel Hargreaves and her brother Robert Chanonhouse. Friends supported the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place, on Thursday, October 4, 2018, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service was Friday at Zion-Memorial United Church at 11:00 A.M. For those who wish, a donation to Almonte Country Haven would be appreciated by the family.

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FOR SALE

FIREWOOD

FOR RENT

1987 INT. TANDEM dump truck, good site or farm truck. $6000. 20 ton equipment trailer $3500, 45B Michigan loader yard and 3/4 bucket no brakes $6000.

613-540-2446.

14” & 16” hardwood cut last year, stored indoors.

Call 613-257-5095 for details

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

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

Adding warmth to your life for over 25 years. Cut, split or log lengths. Delivered or picked up. Phone Greg Knops cell: 613-340-1045 613-658-3358 after 7pm

5 Generations of firewood sales, all hardwood, cut and split. Stored inside. Almonte, Large 2 bedroom. Hardwood, free 613-253-8006.

Dry hardwood. $85 facecord. Delivery extra.

613-259-5518.

Dry Hardwood cut split, & delivered. Prompt delivery Cedar pickets, rails, post $350/full cord. & mill logs for sale. Call or 613-267-5772 text 613-913-7958.

Indoor Sale, 31 William St. E., Smiths Falls, 2pm-5pm. Closed Sunday. Downsizing, Best Offer.

Central Boiler Classic Outdoor Furnaces can eliminate your high heating bill. Rebates up to $2,500. Buy now and save up to $2,500. Call today 613-539-9073 www.thefurnacebroker.com

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

4x5 Round bales of hay & small square bales stored inside.

613-253-8006

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

Contact Bob Perkins at 613-342-6030.

WANTED WANTED EARN MONEY FROM YOUR WOODLOT Hardwood & Softwood Quality Logging Operations Red Pine Plantation thinning 613-858-8014

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.

For Sale By Owner. Spacious 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 storey, modern gas furnace, updated windows, compact lot. $129,000.

Great location for home office. 283-8703.

Large ground floor apartment with gardens in Smiths Falls, 2 bedrooms, hardwood floors, kitchen appliances, washer/dryer, upgraded in 2017, tenant pays Hydro. Rent $1,300 a month. Available mid November.

Contact 613-867-0134.

PERSONAL Alcoholics Anonymous 613-284-2696.

Are you concerned about someone’s drinking?

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

Call 613-284-6100, 257-3138, 272-3105, 826-2566, Newboro apartment, 203-3713, 283-3920. available Nov 1 or sooner.

All inclusive, furnished or unfurnished. $800/$1000 PERSONAL /mnth. John 613-583-5483.

Male 72, seeks female Carleton Place, 65+ for steady girlfriend.

Mississippi Lake, 1 613-622-5887 bedroom bungalow, 15 mins. to Carleton Overeaters Anonymous Place and Perth, air 613-264-5158 conditioning, fridge and stove, short term (negotiable) or year round. $1100/month.

Available November 1st.

Call 613-253-3120.

Wanted for scrap: cars, WANTED TO RENT trucks, vans and appliances. Phone 613-551-6698.

2 bedroom unfurnished, covered parking, storage, for gentleman, 71, LEGAL Perth area. Excellent references. Will pay extra If you know the for right place. Call Al, whereabouts of Brian 613-986-3775.

Dempsey DOB June 29, You’ll be 1984, please contact Samantha Moise 613-498-2100 ext 4187 or Cindy Morrow ext on the 6301 CLASSIFIEDS

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HELP WANTED

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.

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Hardwood for sale. Split and piled. $100/cord delivered. Can deliver up to 10 cord at once.

613-283-0270

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER

Lanark County is seeking a high energy, dynamic, professional to fill the following temporary full-time opportunity in our Social Services Department starting October 29th, 2018 to approximately November 1, 2019.

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TEMPORARY FULL-TIME ONTARIO WORKS CASEWORKER (1 YEAR CONTRACT) (POSTING #SS2018-016) MANDATE: Reporting to the Ontario Works Supervisor, the successful incumbent will maintain a client caseload by conducting interviews, completing applications and determining eligibility for assistance. In addition, the incumbent will make client referrals to the appropriate community agencies and provide support to participants in determining and monitoring participation agreements.

Explore this rewarding opportunity and learn more about the requirements for this position, including application deadline, by visiting job opportunities on our website at: www.lanarkcounty.ca

WORK WANTED

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PAUL’S MASONRY

PROFESSIONAL TILE INSTALLER 30+ years experience Complete bathroom renovations, custom showers, shower doors, floors, wall, accent walls, & backsplashes Porcelain, ceramic, glass, & stacked stone

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

PAUL WARRINGTON 268-2394

HELP WANTED

Call 613-803-9202

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WORK WANTED

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS No job too small!

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

HELP WANTED

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DELIVERY DRIVER WANTED Job Description: The job is a full-time position that entails the pickup and delivery of Weston Bread Products to various retail locations located in the Town of Smiths Falls.

Skills & Experience: • Must have a strong work ethic • The ability to work independently • Strong communication and customer service skills • Must have a valid driver’s license • Will need access to a vehicle • Experience driving 5 ton trucks an asset • Some lifting required Send resumes to: Bobfitz58@outlook.com

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

TWO SLEEP/AWAKE RESIDENTIAL COUNSELLOR AIDES

Permanent Full-Time Position, 75 Hours Bi-Weekly

(49 sleep hours at $14/hr & 26 awake hours at $20.69/hr) Mills Community Support Corporation is seeking two permanent full-time Sleep/Awake Residential Counsellor Aides in Almonte.

We are a multi-service agency with one of its functions being a provider of support services to individuals with intellectual disabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS: • Minimum education & skill requirement: S.S.G.D. Field related experience is preferred.

• A mature and conscientious individual who is creative and flexible.

• Valid G driver’s license, driver’s license, possession of a vehicle for work and appropriate insurance.

BENEFITS: • Group Health and Dental Plan after three months, three week’s vacation, sick time, training, pension plan after 500 hours.

Please forward resume to: Mills Community Support Corporation 67 Industrial Drive, P.O. Box 610 Almonte, ON K0A 1A0 Attention: Patti Fee, Director, Corporate Services FAX No: (613) 256-1185 E-Mail: pfee@themills.on.ca Website: www.themills.on.ca We are sorry, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted Mills Community Support Corporation is an equal opportunity employer

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FARM

For Sale, Dry mixed hardwood, cut, split & piled to dry for 1 1/2-2yrs. Call Erwin C a v a n a g h , 613-267-5111.

parking, security, 149 Church Street, $960/month plus utilities, available immediately.

149ChurchStApts@gmail.com

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TWO PRIMARY WORKERS

Permanent Full-Time Positions, 75 Hours Bi-Weekly at $21.86 hourly Mills Community Support Corporation is seeking two permanent full-time Primary Workers in Almonte. We are a multi-service agency with one of its functions being a provider of support services to individuals with intellectual disabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS: • Minimum education & skill requirement: Social Service Worker Diploma or Developmental Service Worker Diploma.

Three year’s experience working with individuals with multiple mental health and physical diagnosis. First Aid, CPR certificate • A mature and conscientious individual who is creative and flexible.

• Valid G driver’s license, driver’s license, possession of a vehicle for work and appropriate insurance.

BENEFITS: • Group Health and Dental Plan after three months, three week’s vacation, sick time, training, pension plan after 500 hours.

Please forward resume to: Mills Community Support Corporation 67 Industrial Drive, P.O. Box 610 Almonte, ON K0A 1A0 Attention: Patti Fee, Director, Corporate Services FAX No: (613) 256-1185 E-Mail: pfee@themills.on.ca Website: www.themills.on.ca We are sorry, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted Mills Community Support Corporation is an equal opportunity employer

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

613-899-7269.

A Small Job or More.

Renovations/Repairs.

Kitchen & Bath, Tub-toshower conversions, grab bars, painting, plumbing, flooring, tile, countertops, decks.

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

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

613-250-0290.

Eavestrough installation, cleaning, decks, fences, painting, siding, soffits, dump runs, window cleaning, house cleaning, renovations, kitchen and bath. 613-257-8143, 613-264-8143

HOUSECLEANING IN PERTH or surrounding area. Reliable, trustworthy, with references. Will do weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or just occassionally.

613-326-1816

HELP WANTED: Clam Truck Operator / Cherry Picker wanted.

Good pay with benefits! pls call 613-859-6532.

Handyman Service looking for full time labourers to do handyman work, landscaping, cutting grass, yard cleanup. 613-267-5460.

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Canadian Tire PerTh

Requires experienced Tire/Oil technician

Competitive remuneration and benefit package available, ability to work in a team environment and multi task a must.

The Village of Merrickville-Wolford requires an individual for a one year contract receptionist position.

Apply in person to Dave Hall, Service Manager, Canadian Tire, 45 Dufferin Street, Perth ON

The successful candidate will have exceptional communication skills, attention to detail, general accounting knowledge, and a positive attitude. Previous experience in customer service and knowledge regarding municipal government would be considered an asset.

HELP WANTED

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HELP WANTED

HILLTOP MANOR 60 Bed Long-Term Care Home Merrickville, ON

Personal Support Workers Casual/On-Call/Part-time Positions Please fax or e-mail resume and cover letter to: Carol Tonge Fax: 613-269-3534 E-mail: carolyn@hilltopmanor.ca

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WORK WANTED

We are committed to meet the standards of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), should you require accommodation of any nature please notify us in order that we may provide equal access for this opportunity.

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For a full job description, please visit our website at www.merrickville-wolford.ca.

Applications should be clearly marked “Receptionist Position” and addressed in confidence to:

Job Posting Job Title: Business Unit:

HELP WANTED

Sales Position Metroland East 35 Opeongo Road, Renfrew, ON K7V 2T2 65 Lorne Street, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4T1

THE OPPORTUNITY We are looking for an individual interested in a Sales Representative position. Applicants must be self-starters and exceptionally goal oriented as the focus of this position is on developing new revenue opportunities for both the print and digital media products.

We thank all those who apply but only those invited for an interview will be contacted. Information is collected in confidence under the Freedom of Information Act. The Village of Merrickville-Wolford is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace. We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual needs in all employment activities, in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Please let us know if you require any accommodations to ensure you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment and selection process.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES • Prospect for new accounts, source leads, cold call, and research to generate sales in multi-media platforms • Responsible for ongoing sales with both new and existing clients • Consistently attain and/or surpass sales targets and hitting revenue targets • Develop and maintain strong business relationships with clients to build business opportunities • Provide professional customer service in ensuring superior client satisfaction at all times • Create proposals and advertising solutions through compelling business cases • Provide customers with creative and effective advertising solutions and play a key role in the overall success of our organization • As part of this role, you will be required to handle credit card information. Metroland Media is PCI compliant company, and requires people in this role to take PCI training to handle cards in a safe and compliant manner

Job Posting Job Title: Business Unit:

Renfrew Reporter Posting Metroland East 35 Opeongo Road, Renfrew, ON K7V 2T2

THE OPPORTUNITY Metroland East is seeking a Full-Time Reporter for the Renfrew Mercury newspaper.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES • Coordinating with the Managing Editor to produce a consistent amount of interesting and local newsworthy subject matter and features, while capturing compelling images for newspaper and special sections.

• Consistently produce new, in-depth, and compelling content on regular basis.

• Produce engaging content for website and social media outlets including Twitter and Facebook updates in addition to video and Blog entries.

• Produce visual content by using appropriate photographic techniques effectively.

• Create general layout and copy editing of stories and features of multi-media outlets.

• Travel throughout the community to capture events and information outside of structured work hours including weekends.

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.

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.

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.

If this sounds like a fit for you please apply by October 16, 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.

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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES • Diploma or Degree in Journalism or in a related field.

• Proficient knowledge in InDesign and Adobe Photoshop with experience in copy editing and page layout.

• Self-starter with the ability to exercise solid news judgment.

• Competent in social media outlets and possess online posting skills. Strong communication skills both verbal and especially written skills (Canadian Press Style).

• Effective organizational skills, ability to manage time and prioritize tasks appropriately.

• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, deadline driven and demanding environment.

• Team-oriented individual that can build professional relationships with team members.

• Experience in Photography, Video and Broadcasting.

If this sounds like a fit for you please apply by October 16, 2018.

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WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR • Prospect for new accounts, source leads, cold call, and research to generate sales in multi-media platforms • Responsible for ongoing sales with both new and existing clients • Consistently attain and/or surpass sales targets and hitting revenue targets • Develop and maintain strong business relationships with clients to build business opportunities • Provide professional customer service in ensuring superior client satisfaction at all times • Create proposals and advertising solutions through compelling business cases • Provide customers with creative and effective advertising solutions and play a key role in the overall success of our organization • A valid Driver’s Licence and reliable vehicle

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Kirsten Rahm, Treasurer Village of Merrickville-Wolford P.O. Box 340, 317 Brock St. West Merrickville, Ontario, K0G 1N0 Email: finance@merrickville-wolford.ca Deadline for applications: Friday, October 26, 2018 at 4:30 p.m.

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We’re Growing!

Local Independent Insurance Brokerage looking for a Personal Lines/Commercial Business Producer to join our team Must have active RIBO license with at least 5 years Sales experience CAIB and/or CIP accreditation would be an asset but not mandatory Candidate must possess a Strong Work Ethic, Positive Attitude and be a Team Player Mail resume to P.O.Box 428, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4T4

By Nov. 7th, 2018

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DRIVERS REQUIRED

1 Temporary Assembly Line Workers required to start immediately. These positions go to January 1st but could turn into full time employment. Grade 12 required as well as your own steel toed boots/shoe.

The wage is $14.00/hour and a 40 hour work week with the possibility of overtime.

We manufacture fine fragrances so a tolerance to fragrance is required. Please email you resume to kelly.mitchell@ michelgermain.com

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

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

Please call Brett

at 613-283-5555.

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HELP WANTED CENTRE HELP HELP WANTED HELP WANTED THE DISTRESS ISWANTED MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN PEOPLE’S LIVES

Are you Empathetic?

Do you like helping people? CENTRE THE DISTRESS IS SEEKING AreVOLUNTEERS you Non-Judgmental?

Do you like helping people?

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Full time Shipping Receiving Clerk required to start immediately. Grade 12 required as well as your own steel toed boots/shoe.

2 years Order Picking and Packing experience with Inventory Control knowledge, strong math skills and experience on the forklift preferred. Strong interpersonal skills and a team player 40 hour work week with the possibility of overtime. Hourly rate: $16.00 Please email you resume to kelly.mitchell@ michelgermain.com

Please email all resumes to: linseynuttallwelding@bell.net www.nuttallwelding.ca 613-258-3393

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Distress Centre of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville 613-345-1290 613-345-1290

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL GENERAL INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES

URGENT NEED Bayshore Home Care Solutions is a Canadian-owned company that is a leader in home and community health services.

$500.00 Bonus Personal Support Worker Developmental Service Provider Home Support Worker

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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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October 5, 2018

TENDER CLOSING: 3:00 p.m., local time, Monday, October 29th, 2018 INQUIRIES and RFP DOCUMENTS: Allison Vereyken, Acting Treasurer Township of Montague P.O. Box 755 6547 Rogers Stevens Drive Smiths Fall, Ontario, K7A 4W6 Telephone: (613) 283-7478 Fax: (613) 283-3112 Email: treasurer@township.montague.on.ca

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FORM 6 Municipal Act, 2001

SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF DRUMMOND/NORTH ELMSLEY Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on November 8, 2018, at the Drummond/North Elmsley Township Office, 310 Port Elmsley Road, Perth Ontario.

The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Drummond/North Elmsley Township Office, 310 Port Elmsley Road, Perth, Ontario.

Description of Lands: Roll No. 0919.919.030.22400.0000; 114 McCullough’s Landing, Perth; PIN 05311-0216(LT); Part E Part Lot 19 Concession 7 Drummond as in RS96530: T/W RS96530; S/T RS96530; Drummond/N Elmsley; File No. 17-10 Minimum Tender Amount: $21,333.29 Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount.

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.

This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and any taxes that may be applicable, such as a land transfer tax and HST. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.

For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, visit: www.OntarioTaxSales.ca Or if no internet access available, contact: Cindy Halcrow, Clerk-Administrator The Corporation of the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley 310 Port Elmsley Road Perth, ON K7H 3C7 613-267-6500 Ext. 215 chalcrow@dnetownship.ca www.dnetownship.ca

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The Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital is seeking interested parties to provide a written proposal for snow plow, salt/sand and snow removal services at the Smiths Falls site located in the Town of Smiths Falls at 60 Cornelia Street West for Winter 2018/19.

Snow plow, salt/sand and snow removal services are required for: ALL parking lots, ALL driveways, ALL walkways and ONLY snow plowing and removal services required for helicopter landing areas. Included in this proposal shall be spring cleanup services.

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The Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital is seeking interested parties to provide a written proposal for snow plow, salt/sand and snow removal services at the GWM Perth site located in the Town of Perth at 33 Drummond St West for Winter 2018/19.

Snow plow, salt/sand and snow removal services are required for: ALL parking lots, ALL driveways, ALL walkways and ONLY snow plowing and removal services required for helicopter landing areas. Included in this proposal shall be spring cleanup services.

There is NO on site storage space available for equipment used on site for this contract.

There is NO on site storage space available for equipment used on site for this contract.

Contact Steven Trevena at strevena@psfdh.on.ca for snow removal scope of work for bidding purposes and date of mandatory job showing.

Contact Steven Trevena at strevena@psfdh.on.ca for snow removal scope of work for bidding purposes and date of mandatory job showing.

Auction Sale

Lanark Civitan Hall Saturday, October 20, 2018

Auction 10 a.m. – Viewing 9 a.m.

A great selection of signs, country antiques, antique furniture, antique household items and a large collection of diecast Nascar and Nascar related collectibles!

Payment Terms: Cash or Good Cheque For listing and pictures see www.theauctionhunt.com

Auctioneer: Jim Beere 613-326-1722

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Saturday October 13th, 2018 10:00 AM sharp For Joanne and Rob Johnson to be held at their home located at 8704 Copeland Rd., Ashton, Ontario.

Copeland Rd. is one Concession North of the intersection of Dwyer Hill Rd and Franktown Rd. 2010 Ford F150 xtra cab, cloth interior, 2 wd, 168,000 kilometers; selling safetied – subject to a reserve bid; Ford Dextra tractor with loader; 8 HP snow blower; front tyne rototiller; pressure washer; small air compressor; assorted horse tack and blankets; shovels; rakes; hoes; garden tools; Stihl MS29L chain saw; Stihl FS40C weed eater; hand tools; level; pipe wrenches; tile cutter; circular saw; rope; saws; block plane; lawn seeder; paint sprayer; step ladder; XT ladder; lawn bench; fire pit; older set of discs; scarper blade; 2 furrow plough; bird feeder; tie straps; 2 farm gates; nail keg; Antique Secretary; Antique wash stand; Antique wall mirror; 2 gal crock; dining room table and 6 chairs; china cabinet/hutch; sideboard; La z boy rocker; Leather reclining chair; Leather chesterfield; coffee table; occasional chairs; antique rocker as is; antique wooden chair; wooden rocker; assorted antique chairs; small chest of drawers; mirror; Antique Bureau; Antique Dresser with oval beveled mirror; wash stand set; Antique Wall phone – as is; sleigh bells; Large cast iron School bell; cloth chesterfield and chair to match; 2 carpet chairs, Cast Iron bureau top mirror; cast iron flower pots; Carnival Glass bowls; Depression glass pieces; Wedgewood; Coal oil lamps; Storm lantern; pieces of wicker; antique shelving; Vanity dresser; older toys; bar fridge; crock pot; potato bin; boot bench; what not stand; assorted crocks; hanging lamp; Electric Fireplace; TV stand; Queen Anne accent table; de humidifier; Garrison Portable window air conditioner; small Chest freezer; tread mill; Christmas decorations; 2 pairs of snow shoes; lamp; kettles; Ice Cream maker; fans; desk and stool; propane Bar B Q; Ikea bureau; etc. etc.

Terms: Cash or Cheque with ID Refreshments Owners: Joanne and Rob Johnson 613-838-4113 613-371-1643 Auctioneer John J. O’Neill 613-832-2503 www.oneillsauctions.ca Owners or Auctioneer not responsible in case of loss or accident

Saturday, October 20th, 2018 10:00 AM sharp For Dan O’Connell to be held at his home located at 197 Upper Dwyer Hill Rd., Ashton, Ontario - just north of Hwy 7 and Upper Dwyer Hill Rd. Dump rake; Sulky Plough; walking plough; fore cart – single or team; frame sleigh; antique road cart; Renfrew scales; shafts; tongues; neck yolks; whiffletrees – wood, steel, some brand new; light work harness – team; 2 sets of single driving harness – complete; collars; halters; training bridle; pony saddle; western saddle; sheep equipment; grain auger; Husqvarna 359 chain saw; hand tools, power tools; shovels, forks, rakes, horse weather vane; sleigh bells; electric fence supplies; Hurricane lantern; Adz; Mantle clock; blue plate clock; cream can; wooden cupboard; washstand; dishes and kitchen utensils; bread maker; frying pans; small appliances; table and 6 chairs with buffet; Banjo with case; Guitar with case; prints; Pentax camera; Winchester Model 94 30-30; Cooey 22; Marlin semi automatic 22; Lakefield Mossberg 410 – 23/4 – 3” bolt action with vari choke; Thompson Flint lock 50 cal. Black powder rifle; gun carrying cases. Purchaser must have valid FAC to purchase rifles. 1800 Poland smooth bore musket – decommissioned; Muzzle loading double barrel shotgun – decommissioned; Antique gun accessories. A very interesting sale - please plan to attend. Please visit our website for complete listing and pictures.

Terms: Cash or Cheque with ID Refreshments Owner: Dan O’Connell 613-256-3786 Auctioneer: John J. O’Neill 613-832-2503 www.oneillsauctions.ca Owner or Auctioneer not responsible in case of loss or accident

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Furniture and goods, rain or shine. Saturday Oct 20, 8-4pm, 333 High St Carleton Place.

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Opens Friday, October 12 @ 9 a.m.

Closes Thursday, October 18 @ 7 p.m. at Herman Baker Exhibit Bldg, Spencerville Fairgrounds, Spencerville, ON Preview Monday, October 15 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Large collection of Elvis memorabilia, Toys, Fine china and crystal, Tools, Art, and much, much more!

Pick up of your purchases is Saturday, October 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Visit our website @ www.handsauction.com

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OF 23 HEAD OF SIMMENTAL CATTLE, 4 TRACTORS, FARM MACHINERY, STOCK TRAILER, TRAILERS, LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, HAY, LAWN AND GARDEN AND MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES. 4806 Frank Kenny Rd, Vars, On- from Navan travel 3 miles South on Frank Kenny Rd or from Hwy 417 exit #88 (Rockdale) - travel North to Frank Kenny Rd and turn left. Watch for Auction Signs.

5501 County Road 15, RR #2, Brockville, ON K6V 5T2 Phone: (613) 926-2919 E-mail: auction@handsauction.com www.handsauction.com

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See www.jamesauction.com for detailed listing and pictures.

Terms – Cash, Debit or Cheque with Proper ID Prop: Yvon and Nicole Laniel JAMES AUCTION SERVICE LTD. Stewart James Stewart James Jr. Erin James-Merkley 613-445-3269 613-222-2815 613-277-7128 Refreshments available. Owner and Auctioneers not responsible for loss or accidents.

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SUN, OCT, 21 2018 FOR MR & MRS LYNN GRAHAM @ 10AM; PREVIEW @9AM TO BE HELD AT MARSHALL’S AUCTION HOUSE SPENCERVILLE Moving to retirement living, the Grahams have downsized & are offering an incredible selection of meticulously kept & nearly new items for auction. Available for purchase will be a 1987 Fleetwood Cadillac, exc. Cond. loaded, low mileage, recent safety (reasonable reserve). As new riding garden tractor, snowblower, hand & power tools, a fantastic assortment of Antiques & Collectibles, Modern Furnishings etc.

Auctioneer’s Note: Clear your schedule & join us in Spencerville, for another top notch auction. See you at the sale! For a more detailed list, photo’s, terms of sale go to www.lmauctions.ca or like us on Facebook Auctioneer or Owner not responsible for lost, stolen, damaged articles, Accidents day of sale. Canteen.

Terms: Cash or Chq w/ Photo I.D. As Is. No Buyers Premium All announcements day of sale takes precedence over all printed matter.

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2018 muniCiPal eleCTion advanCed Polls 10:00 a.m. ~ 8:00 p.m.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13TH, 2018 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17TH, 2018 eleCTion daY 10:00 a.m. ~ 8:00 p.m.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 22ND, 2018

Polls 1 and 2

Centennial Hall 152 Church Street, Franktown

Polls 3

429 Richmond Road, Prospect

Polls 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 & 11 Brunton Community Hall 1702 9th Line Beckwith, Black’s Corners Poll 7

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are You on The voTers lisT? To verify, if your name is on the voters’ list, please contact the Township office at 613-257-1539 or visit us at 1702 9th Line Beckwith.

BECKWITH COMMUNITY halloween ParTY fridaY, oCToBer 26Th, 2018 6:00Pm To 8:00Pm BECKWITH PARK – 1319 9TH LINE – COVERALL BUILDING HAUNTED HOUSE, GRAVEYARD & NEW STATIONS! (Cookie Decorating, Craft Table, Pumpkin Bowling, Trick-or-Treat, Match Game, Fishing for Prizes, Bean Bag Toss, Mini Putt and More!)

BRING A CARVED PUMPKIN FOR THE PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST! Everyone Welcome!

Donations accepted at the door.

For more Information or to Volunteer please contact the Beckwith Recreation Dept.

613-257-1539 or admin@twp.beckwith.on.ca

PumPkin Carving ConTesT Bring a carved pumpkin to the Beckwith Park, 1319 9th line Beckwith by 6:00 Pm on friday, october 26th, 2018 Judging will be done by the public throughout the evening.

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Winners will be notified on Monday, October 29th, 2018, and will be announced in the December issue of the Beckwith Beaver.

Entries will be accepted as Individual, Family & Classes Everyone Welcome!

If you have any questions please contact the Beckwith Township Office at 613-257-1539

Facebook/Debra Savoy Canadian Spiritual Medium Debra Savoy will be a guest Oct. 27 at the Mallorytown Royal Candian Legion, as Poet's Vision Aussie Rescue of Perth will host a fundraising luncheon and group reading with Savoy.

POET'S VISION TO HOST CANADIAN SPIRITUAL MEDIUM AT FUNDRAISING EVENT LAURIE WEIR ljweir@metroland.com An animal rescue near Perth is hosting a unique fundraising effort next month featuring Canadian Spiritual Medium, Debra Savoy.

Poet's Vision Aussie Rescue is a dog rescue where owner/operator Tanya McAllister relies on donations, volunteers and fundraisers like this one, which will include lunch with Savoy and a group reading in the afternoon.

"I met Deb when she did the group reading for our first luncheon," McAllister said.

Christine Noble Seller, an animal communicator who works with McAllister's animals, came up with this event for Poet's Vision.

She contacted Savoy who came to the first fundraising event.

"I have used Deb's guidance on more than one occasion and she is one of those people who is not on-

ly gifted but spreads happiness, love and positivity everywhere she goes," she said.

Mallorytown's Royal Canadian Legion will be the site of the fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

"The reason so far away is because Mallorytown donates the legion at no cost and a lot of the practitioners are closer to that area," McAllister said.

ALL ABOUT HEALING Savoy comes from a long line of healers and mediums. Her paternal grandmother, with roots in New Brunswick, was a medium, and is now one of her guides. On her mother's Scottish side, her grandmother also had spiritual connections.

"I have received this gift from both sides," she said.

"My grandfather was always so intrigued by my grandmother's gift, that today in his energy form, (he) is one of my biggest sup-

porters. We are never alone ... that I am certain."

Savoy, who lives in Ottawa, also offers readings in Kingston and Brockville.

She focuses her healing on mental health issues and connecting to the energy around us - good and bad.

"Sensitivity to energy is always there," she said.

"Your mental and spiritual state is completely regulated by the energy you absorb. It's the company you keep ... your thoughts are very powerful - negative or positive and that will radiate into your body and (if negative, it can) cause illness."

She cautions to be aware of that negative energy.

"Change your thought process from having gone through a trauma, to having had a serious life experience," she said.

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book page, or make an appointment by visiting her Facebook page. (Her websites are under construction.)

POET'S VISION Poet's Vision Aussie Rescue is a volunteer based, registered and incorporated not for profit organization. "We are strictly volunteer run and rely on donations and fundraising to help cover the costs of food, materials and vetting procedures for the dogs in our care," McAllister noted on her website - http://www.poetsvisionaussierescue.org.

"We are dedicated to rescuing and re-homing deaf and visually impaired Australian shepherds (mixes) and Border collie (mixes) that are the direct result of

merle-to-merle breeding.

When space is available with our foster homes we will also help dogs of other breeds that are either deaf or blind as well as dogs with neurological problems. Every so often we also have dogs of various breeds that have no impairments."

With the help of volunteer foster families Poet's Vision is able to provide a stable environment where the dogs are treated like one of their own.

"We'll have Lyric coming to the event," McAllister said.

EVENT DAY During the morning of Oct. 27, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the event will feature a spirit fair. For a $5 admission, guests will receive a beverage and snack and have access to practi-

tioners like Nobel Seller who reads animals (bring a photo of your pet). There will also be tarot, angel and oracle card messages, astrology study, aura readings, crystal ball gazing, energy work, and plant spirit healing. Reiki and reflexology will also be available.

For $40, guests will have all-day admission as well as lunch with Savoy, who will offer a group reading opportunity to receive messages from loved ones and spirit guides from 1 to 3 p.m.

Tickets are available (in advance only for the group reading with Savoy) via etransfer to info@poetsvisionaussierescue.org as well as in Kingston at The Mutt Hutt Spaw & Pet Centre, in Brockville at Stephanie Forgues - New Leaf Wellness; Mallorytown at the Purple Door Books & Gifts; Prescott at Star Wellness, or Ottawa at Otherworld Treasurers. If you are coming for the morning fair, the price of admission is just $5 where 20-minute sessions with a practitioner is $20 - cash only.

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Type of cleaner (abbr.)

4. Going out 10. __ Jima, WWII battlefield 11. Closed 12. Air Force 14. Moved swiftly 15. Will not (obsolete) 16. Type of tank 18. Raise 22. Represent 23. Gives a new moniker 24. Adversary 26. Anno Domini 27. Lillian __, actress 28. Bunch of something 30. This (Spanish) 31. A guitarist uses one 34. Small stem bearing leaves 36. Soviet Socialist Republic 37. Actress Rooney 39. Dark brown or black 40. Matter 41. Atomic number 87 (abbr.)

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 The planets will bring significant changes and breakthroughs over the next several days, Aries. Even last-minute disruptions can’t derail your success.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, some sunny days are ahead.

Make the most of the positive situations you find yourself in, and don’t hesitate to share your good fortune with others.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, important shifts and movements this week can turn everything you have been working toward on its head. Remain calm and patient to see things through.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, this will be a potent week for you, as you will be called upon to solidify and strengthen others. Help individuals find the power of their purpose.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Focus on the significance of an important task that comes your way this week, Virgo. There is meaning behind this work, and you must discover it.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Unforeseen circumstances leave you feeling a bit weary, Capricorn. You should cling to someone who has his or her feet firmly planted on the ground for support.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Try stretching yourself creatively, Gemini. The results can be surprising when you think outside of the box and leave your comfort zone. With confidence, you can succeed.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Mischief makers are in full force, Libra. You aren’t quite sure if you are ready to jump into the frivolity this week. Keep your space until you decide how to proceed.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, be more thorough with your communications because someone might miss the memo if you do not get the point across effectively. You don’t want to repeat and follow up.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, be honest with yourself and others when prompted for feedback.

Your honesty will be a feather in your cap, and others will appreciate your straightforward approach.

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AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, build more bridges that give you access to influence. This will help you see plans through at work, and this success will spill over into your personal life.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, explosive energy can come your way if you are willing and able to welcome it. Others may be inspired by what you accomplish.

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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.

Master Mind Toastmasters WHEN: 7:00 p.m WHERE: Riverview Seniors Residence, 204 Lake Avenue W.,, Carleton Place CONTACT: jennifer.d.hoy@gmail.com COST: Meet on the second and fourth Thursday of the month to develop self confidence and learn some communication and leadership skills.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12

4-Hand Bid Euchre WHEN: 7:00 p.m WHERE: Country Street Centre, 375 Country Street, Almonte CONTACT: Marg, 6132561733 COST: 4-hand bid euchre every

Friday night at the new Country Street Centre in Almonte.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13

Heirloomed and Foliage WHEN: 9:00 a.m WHERE: Mississippi Valley Textile Museum, 3, Rosamond St. E, Almonte CONTACT: curator@mvtm.ca, http://exploremississippimills.ca/upcoming-events/ COST: 7 A two-person exhibit at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 15

Aerobic Classes WHEN: 10:00 a.m WHERE: Stewart Community Centre, 112 MacFarlane St., Mississippi Mills CONTACT: 613-256-8339 COST: Monday and Wednesday each week.

Stretch and Strength Classes WHEN: 2:00 p.m WHERE: Almonte Old Town Hall, 14 Bridge Street, Almonte CONTACT: 613-

256-8339 COST: Stretch and strength classes take place every Monday afternoon.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16

Cribbage WHEN: 2:00 p.m WHERE: Country Street Centre, 375 Country Street, Almonte CONTACT: Margaret Janssen, 613-256-1733 Enjoy cribbage every Tuesday afternoon. Beginners welcome.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19

Ladies' Auxiliary Fashion Show WHEN: 7:30 p.m - 9:30 p.m WHERE: Carleton Place Legion Royal Canadian Legion Br 192, 177 George St., Carleton Place CONTACT: 613-253-6383 COST: $12 a person Fashion show featuring Acquisti Life fashions of Carleton Place Canadian brands, organic cotton and bamboo blends, Fog Fashions, Sherpa Adventure Gear, ladies' and men's wear. Tickets available at Acquisti Life, the legion or the door.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11

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.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12

Kemptville & Area Walking Group WHEN: 8:00 a.m WHERE: North Grenville Municipal Office, 285 County Road 44, Kemptville CONTACT: 613258-4487 COST: Meet Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays at the North Grenville Municipal Centre. Walk indoors or outdoors. Early birds: 8 a.m., others: 8:30 a.m.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 Family Trail Walk /Run Club

PERTH SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13

Perth Community Dinner WHEN: 4:30 p.m - 6:30 p.m WHERE: Good Shepherd Hall, St. James Anglican Church, 54 Beckwith St. E, Perth CONTACT: Barb Cassidy, 613-434-2244, barb.sean@outlook.com COST: Community Dinner Oct. 13 and Oct. 27, hosted by St. James Anglican and St. John's Catholic churches.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14

A walk with Rideau Trail Associ-

Blueberry Mountain Fall Colours Nature Walk WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: Blueberry Mountain, 502 Hills of Peace Rd., Flower Station, Lanark Highlands CONTACT: 613-259-3412, https://mmlt.ca/ event/blueberry-mountain-fallcolours-nature-walk/ COST: The most breathtaking time of year to visit Blueberry Mountain is during the fall colours. Discover Saddleback Trail, from Blueberry

Play & Learn at the EarlyON Child and Family Centre WHEN: 9:00 a.m 11:30 a.m WHERE: Madison Montessori Academy, 2965 County Road 43, Kemptville CONTACT: 1-866-433-8933, EarlyON@uclg.on.ca, https:// www.northgrenville.ca/play/ recreation-programs-events/ events-calendar/24362/playlearn-at-the-earlyon-child-andfamily-centre COST: The EarlyON Child and Family Centre is a place for moms, dads,

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14

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.

Organized Play at Twice the Fun Games WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Twice The Fun Games, 200 Sanders St #103, Kemptville CONTACT: (613) 702-6620 Organized Play every Sunday at Twice The Fun Games. No experience needed. Everyone welcome.

No reservation required. First Sunday of the month is game day.

SMITHS FALLS Mountain to Pike's Peak.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17

Pot Luck Westport Legion WHEN: 6:00 p.m WHERE: Royal Canadian Legion, Westport, 10099 10, Westport, ON, Westport CONTACT: 613-273-3615 Come for the Pot Luck and the Fun all members and their guests welcome to come the last Wednesday of the month. Bring your favourite dish!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19

Frankenstein, It's Alive ... with Orchestra!

WHEN: 7:30 p.m - 9:30 p.m WHERE: Mason Theatre Perth and District Collegiate Institute, 13 Victoria St, Perth CONTACT: steve.guerin@rideau.net COST: $20 for adults, $12 for 17 and under The Rideau Lakes Orchestra will perform the Ontario premiere of a musical score live to the 1931 classic film Frankenstein. A unique experience for fans of horror movies!

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11

Darts WHEN: 1:30 p.m WHERE: Harmony Club 162, 61 Cornelia St., Smiths Falls CONTACT: 613-2834684 Every Thursday, come have some fun and shoot some darts.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12

Smiths Falls Community Theatre presents 'A Murder is Announced' WHEN: 7:30 p.m WHERE: The Station Theatre, 53 Victoria Avenue, Smiths Falls CONTACT: Katharine Coleman, 6132830300 COST: $20/adults, $10/students An announcement in the local paper states the time and place when a murder is to occur in Miss Blacklock's house. What follows is a Miss Marple mystery. Tickets available Special Greetings (cash), online & phone (cc), at the door with cash.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13

Barbecue Lunch WHEN: 11:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m WHERE: RCAFA Hall - Smiths Falls, 44 Abbott St. North, Smiths Falls CONTACT: 613-284-0305 COST: Burgers and hot dogs $3, sausages $4 Every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hamburgers, hot dogs and sausages.

All welcome. All proceeds in support of 585 Squadron Royal Canadian Air Cadets and several local charities.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 15

Duplicate Bridge WHEN: 1:00 p.m WHERE: Smiths Falls Legion, 7 Main St. E., Smiths Falls CONTACT: 613-2837164 COST: Duplicate Bridge Partnership. Come by 12:45 p.m. Bridge starts at 1 p.m.

Bid Euchre WHEN: 7:00 p.m WHERE: Smiths Falls Legion, 7 Main St. E., Smiths Falls CONTACT:

613-283-3292 COST: Come play euchre.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16

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.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17

Steve McQueen Documentary WHEN: 7:00 p.m WHERE: Trinity United Church , 41 Market Street North , Smiths Falls CONTACT: 613-283-4444 COST: Trinity United Church will host a screening of the Steve McQueen documentary. Everyone welcome.

Toastmasters Club WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m WHERE: Healey's Glass, 1 Abel Street, Smiths Falls CONTACT: 613-285-1551 Develop self confidence and learn how to speak in front of groups.

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Sean McCann at ABC Hall WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m WHERE: ABC Hall, 3166 Bolingbroke Road, County Road 36, Tay Valley CONTACT: Lynne Lang, 1 (613) 273-8834, info@abchall.ca, http://www.abchall.ca COST: $37.50 available online.

Details at www.abchall.ca.

Sean brings his tour Face to Face - An Intimate Evening with Sean McCann to the ABC Hall. Cash bar. Open seating.

ation WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m WHERE: Conlon Farm Recreation Complex, 109 Smith Drive, Perth, ON, Perth CONTACT: Yvonne Kennedy, 613 267 9817, yvnkennedy@gmail.com, http:// www.rideautrail.org/local-clubs/ central/ COST: Gas $2.

Lovely autumn walk partly on the Cataraqui Trail and partly on quiet country roads.

Depart Conlon Farm at 9 am.

WHEN: 8:00 a.m WHERE: North Grenville Municipal Office, 285 County Road 44, Kemptville CONTACT: thurlbert@northgrenville.on.ca COST: Family-friendly club meets every Saturday morning at Veteran's Park, beside the North Grenville Municipal Centre.

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NEWS

A STORY OF COURAGE, TENACITY AT OCT. 15 CFUW MEETING IN PERTH Life can be so unfair.

We've all felt that at times, whether reacting to global news, local tragedy or personal setbacks.

What keeps us going is our collective humanity knowing that whatever happens we are not alone, there will always be some neighbor, friend or agency to lend support.

But there's no denying that adversity also puts one's courage and tenacity on the line. How many of us would have the 'true grit' to be a sur-

vivor, if put to the test?

Take inspiration from Roya Shams, one of the remarkable Afghan girls we hear about who defy the Taliban and risk their lives to further their education.

Imagine the fortitude it must have taken to flee her homeland at 16 years of age, put her safety in the hands of strangers and adapt to an entirely different culture.

We are blessed that Roya's story is now unfolding in Canada, where she came to study with the help

of the Toronto Star and its readers.

She'll be in Perth on Monday, Oct. 15 to give a free talk to the public - in an interview format - about her transition from a burka-wearing repressed teenager to an ardent activist for women's rights and girls' education. There is both tragedy and inspiration in this tale.

Born in Kandahar, Afghanistan, Roya's progressive views were shaped by her father, a police officer

who insisted that his daughters be as well educated as his sons. He taught them to never give in to intimidation, but rather choose "country or coffin", a statement Roya has taken to heart. Sadly, he was killed in 2011, leaving his family of nine vulnerable to insurgents and targeted by the Taliban. As a young Afghan woman longing for an education, Roya's only choice was to flee her homeland.

Please join us on Monday, Oct. 15 to hear her in-

credible tale, being presented by the Perth & District chapter of the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) as part of a speaker series held at the Perth Royal Canadian Legion (26 Beckwith Street East, Perth, K7H 1B5).

Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; donations from non-members would be appreciated.

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LANARK COUNTY OPP HOSTS CRIMINAL RECORDS DROP-OFF SITES FOR VOLUNTEERS In response to the strong and growing level of volunteering in our community and the requirement for vulnerable sector/criminal record checks, officers from the Lanark County detachment of the OPP (supported by civilian staff) will be hosting two drop-off

events.

The two evening events are for volunteer activities, and not for employment purposes, and are designed to cover east and west of the county.

The first session will take place at the Carleton Place Arena (75 Neelin St.) on Tuesday, Oct. 9 from 5:30

to 9 p.m. It will be followed up with an event at the Perth Arena on Tuesday, Oct. 16 from 5:30 to 9 p.m.

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The following are acceptable forms of non-photo identification: Birth certificate, baptismal certificate hunting licence, outdoors card, Canadian

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Please note: Health cards cannot be accepted for identification purposes under the Health Cards and Numbers Control Act, 1991 section 2.2(1). Social insurance cards are not to be photocopied and therefore are also unacceptable.

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Summer is in full force and Watersheds Canada is looking for landowners in the St. Lawrence Basin to take part in their renowned Natural Edge program. In spring 2018, Watersheds Canada received funding from the Great Lakes Guardian Community Fund to naturalize waterfront properties in the St. Lawrence Basin. The program provides an ecological tool kit to landowners where they receive a

planting of native trees, shrubs and ground covers along the water's edge, as well as a planting of a native wildflower garden, a bird box and a bat box.

Chlöe Lajoie, Watersheds Canada's Natural Edge co-ordinator, explains that "native species have adapted to regional environmental conditions and are preferred by local wildlife for shelter and food" and that "one of the main benefits of having a

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to thrive.

The program provides a free site visit with landowners to discuss shoreline concerns, provide recommendations and assess planting conditions. A personalized planting plan is created, which includes photos of selected planting areas and ideal plant species. Owners are then provided with information which outlines how to ensure the new vegetation thrives, as well as followup and support. Participating landowners are asked to contribute only 25 per cent of the total costs for their site.

"All advice is optional," explains Lajoie. "The goals and preferences of the landowner are what drive

the plan, and we work with landowners to complete projects that are economically feasible on a case-bycase basis. Watersheds Canada co-ordinates the ordering, delivering and planting, along with tools, materials and labour to complete the project. Landowners can participate in the planting, but it is optional and voluntary."

This year, Watersheds Canada is seeking participants who own shoreline property anywhere within the St. Lawrence Basin.

Our goal is to raise awareness and to take steps on waterfront properties to help reduce negative effects on the environment," said Barbara King, Watersheds Canada's exec-

utive director. "If you have property in a highly developed area or know you have shoreline erosion issues, this is a great way to make improvements that will help maintain water quality and create habitat."

Any landowner within the St. Lawrence Basin who is interested in a free site visit should contact Lajoie at Watersheds Canada, 613-264-1244 or naturaledge@watersheds.ca.

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The provincial government has launched its period for public consultation on education reform.

The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) encourages parents, staff, students and community partners to take this opportunity to provide their insight.

"All UCDSB staff and trustees want our students to have curriculum that is strong and modern, and that will provide them with the skills they need to succeed in life - and we know through feedback that our students want that too," said chair Jeff McMillan. "This public consultation period is the chance for everyone who has a vested interest in public education to share their thoughts and opinions. The UCDSB board of trustees is planning to participate in these opportunities wherever possible, ensuring that the government hears our voice as locally elected officials who are prepared to work collaboratively with communities to maintain and enhance the value of public education in our part of rural Ontario."

The public consultation period is open until Dec. 15, 2018. The topics of discussion are as follows: . how to improve student performance in the disciplines of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM); . how our schools are preparing students with needed job skills; . what more can be done to ensure students graduate with important life skills, like financial literacy; and . how to build an updated and age-appropriate health and physical education curriculum that includes subjects like sexual health education, mental health and the legalization of cannabis.

Those interested in participating in these consultations can do so three ways: via online submission form or by emailing fortheparents@ontario.ca or auservicedesparents@ontario.ca; through an online survey; or via telephone town halls. The form, survey and dates for the town halls can be found on the government's website, fortheparents.ca.

naturalized shoreline through the planting of native trees and shrubs, is that these efforts help to quell soil erosion by stabilizing the shoreline with plant roots." Lajoie adds that these root systems also "filter any run-off, reducing the volume of nutrients or toxins that could enter the waterway, moreover creating prime habitat for small fish, birds, frogs and mammals."

Watersheds Canada coordinates all preparatory planning, and staff are onhand to complete the naturalization and planting process. Additionally, the Natural Edge provides landowners with followup and support to ensure that the new vegetation is able

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TeKamp championed and advocated for local community economic development from both a public and private perspective.

As well as being a threeterm Brockville mayor, TeKamp was a noted business owner and for many years helped co-ordinate the SelfEmployment Benefit Program which gave many local entrepreneurs the opportunity they needed to start a successful business. He was also a tireless community volunteer and was a board member of the Employment + Education Centre for many years. This was a passion of Ben's and a career that made a difference in the community.

Ben's son Mark TeKamp, who is on the award committee, commented on the significance of this award.

"It's a meaningful way for all of us to recognize and honour great ideas and hard work within the local business community, which is something my father would have been very supportive of," he said. "My father believed strongly in the role which entrepreneurs and innovators play in our local economy."

Now it's the turn of a successful local entrepreneur to be recognized for their contributions with the fourth annual Ben TeKamp Memorial Award, which will be awarded during a special ceremony on Oct. 24.

The successful recipients will be awarded a monetary prize to be used for further development of their business. Successful applicants for the Ben TeKamp Memorial Award must be located in the Leeds-Grenville area.

The award will be presented to an outstanding business that is new, or has reinvented itself, to meet the changing needs of Leeds and Gren-

ville. These nominated businesses will have displayed a strong sense of innovation and creativity. Applicants will provide a brief account describing how they can make a contribution to the community of Leeds and Grenville. The full award criteria is available at www.eecentre.com.

In 2017, the award was received by Elgin Street Convenience and Gas, 1000 Islands Hearing and LeMar LUXE Spa Studio.

Applicants can nominate themselves or be nominated by someone else. In the case of being nominated by a third party, a nominee will be notified before their name is made public. Award winners will be required to inform the TeKamp family how they used the bursary for their business.

Applicants can apply online at www.eecentre.com.

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It's a historical fact that England's Edward VIII, Prince of Wales, met Canadian schoolteacher Millicent Milroy in Galt, Ontario in 1919. Flash forward to 1984 when, a few years before her death, Millicent claims that she and the prince had fallen in love during their time together, and had secretly been married.

Was her claim true, or was it just an illusion?

Gary Kirkham's dramatic, touching and often very funny play Queen Milli of Galt imagines their romance, and opens an intriguing page on Canadian history. Queen Milli of Galt premieres at the Studio Theatre in Perth Oct. 11, directed by Carolee Mason and starring Mary Ann McKiver-Majaury and Brent Maguire with Joanna McAuley Treffers, Shei-

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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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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.

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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.

For information visit www.rmeo.org or our Facebook page.

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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ISABEL ANNE MCRAE FOR COUNCIL | Lanark Highlands Ward

WHO I AM I was born and raised on a dairy farm in Lanark County, and I learned early on the values of team work, collaboration, dedication and hard work. I care about the Lanark Highlands and the people who live here. I am committed to excellence, openness and transparency in everything I do.

Through my professional involvement with the school board, hospital, other municipalities and local community agencies, I have gained a wealth of experience in managing facilities, grant writing, budgeting and seeing projects through to completion. I recognize that the best government is a collaborative government. As your councillor, I would ensure that every action I take on your behalf is the best one,-based on sound research and knowledge, and done in consultation with the people who live here.

I believe in sound financial management. You will not get any surprises from me. I will bring courage and honesty to my political office. I will guarantee a measure of people power and accountability that you may not have seen before, and I will ensure complete transparency and sound decision making. I am not afraid to stand up and take a position on the issues that matter to the people of this community.

WHAT IS MY VISION: My vision for our township is fully supportive of the area’s small-town character, rural way of life, sense of community, and distinctive natural features. As part of council, I would use my abilities to promote, strengthen, and diversify the economy, effectively manage growth, protect the environment, preserve our heritage and maintain our unique character for future generations.

My vision is to create a positive force that will move this municipality forward, meeting the needs of today while preparing for the future. This will be accomplished by investing in such areas as repairing our arena and roads, supporting and providing the resources needed by our fire department, focusing on economic development, setting and enforcing property standards, improving internet and phone reception, and protecting our environment.

Through public consultation and collaboration, we will set the stage for success by developing core values for the municipality that will be at the heart of every decision we make. I envision us formulating a strategic plan (2018 – 2022), defining our priorities, delivering on day- to- day operations and providing the needs and services essential to our community.

The township’s current direction is not without its challenges. If changes are to be made, they must be based on sound research and decision making. I am well versed in the issues and concerns held by many of the people who live here, including roads, our arena, refrigeration plant, policing, environment, and the state of municipal buildings, vehicles and equipment. Mistakes may have been made in the past, but those challenges can be valuable to inform the decisions we make in the future.

HOW SHOULD WE MOVE FORWARD: MY ACTION PLAN We need to bring our arena up to compliance and restore programs. After reading both the Engineers and Fire Chief ’s report, I would not feel comfortable allowing the public to use this facility until it meets compliance. There are liability issues for the municipality, the councillors and the user groups, but most important, I couldn’t live with myself knowing we had allowed the public in this facility and someone was seriously hurt. Before opening this facility we need to examine the deficiencies we are still dealing with and ensure there are no health and safety risks. I love this community, and like you want to see our children engaged in meaningful recreation programs, but safety takes priority over all other factors.

We need to hire both a Fire Chief and a CAO to stabilize both the safety and administration of this municipality. Continuity in staff is so important moving forward. This next council is going to have a large shopping list of projects to manage, along with the daily operations.They will need the expertise, direction and support of these professionals.

We must complete the Fire Master Plan, and identify volunteer fire fighter training needs and associated costs. We must support this team because they risk their lives everytime they go out on a call.

Going forward, we must focus on our Municipal Asset Management Plan to address municipal infrastrucure challenges. By completing the Asset Management Plan , we can identify our immediate infrastructural concerns and prepare a list of priorities, such as which roads need to be addressed first. We must get a handle on the present state of our infrastructure if we want to stimulate economic development.

We need a four year strategic plan including measurable outcomes and timelines to ensure accountability of council and administration.

We require improved phone and internet services. We must hold Rogers accountable on the two cell towers they are to build in 2019 and investigate the latest technology in fiber optics which will have huge benefits for our community. If we hope to attract business, we must improve our present service.

Embedded in all of our decision making , we must preserve and protect Mother Earth and one of our greatest resources, our lakes and rivers.

We need to interweave the incredible talents and skills of our constituents together into a community- wide event to showcase and celebrate our strengths, bring out tourists, and encourage economic growth.

YOUR DECISION You, the voter, have one of the most important jobs of all. Take the time to examine your present council mix and the skill sets needed to move this community forward. The municipality has mandated responsibilities that were never met over the past four years. The issues with the roads, the fire department, their administration and staff and now the closing of the arena. Once they complete the asset management plan what else will be revealed.

Our present council prides itself on getting our taxes to a more competitve level and I to, do not want to regress to uncontrollable spending, but surely this is not the extent of the mandate of this township. I have a greater vision!

Who has a concrete plan, experience, and proven work ethics?

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Who has creative problem solving skills and the confidence to stand up for all its constituents?

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I will not be your fair weather politician. When asked to attend and be engaged in community challenges – I will be there.

The decision lies with you and those selected, better be ready to hit the pavement running and have big shoulders. There is no hiding here; once elected, the race maybe over but the hard work has just begun.

Submitted/County of Lanark Members of the Business Retention and Expansion Project Team with Lanark County Warden John Fenik (centre) during the Lanark County council meeting Sept. 26 in Perth. The project is seeking volunteers to help with interviews and surveys.

LANARK COUNTY BUSINESS RETENTION & EXPANSION PROJECT NEEDS VOLUNTEERS Lanark County, in partnership with Valley Heartland Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC), is delivering a Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E) project to support and strengthen local business across Lanark County - and volunteers are needed!

The BR+E project is an action-oriented, community-based and volunteer-driven process that includes confidential face-to-face interviews/surveys by volunteers with businesses to address any issues/opportunities for that business, as well as data collection and action planning.

Overall, successful BR+E programs include having commitment, buy-in and engagement from the community, local businesses, the municipalities, partners and service providers, says Stacie Lloyd, regional economic development officer, Valley Heartland CFDC. Wellington County is an example of a BR+E success story. "As a result of our 2014 and 2016 BR+E surveys, we have been able to create programs that have a direct and positive impact on our business community, including a Community Improvement Program (CIP), improved tourism marketing and a pilot program for rural transportation for workers," says Mandy Jones, economic development officer, County of Wellington.

"The BR+E project needs support and participation from all of us to create a 'Made in Lanark County' plan that will strategically support businesses across the county," says Lanark County Warden John Fenik (Perth Mayor).

"Volunteers are the heart of the BR+E project and having them do business visits/surveys visibly demonstrates to the business community how much they are valued," says Teri Devine, BR+E co-ordinator, Valley Heartland CFDC. Volunteer recruitment is continuing, with a goal of having more than 60 volunteer visitors by November 2018, adding to the current complement of 25.

Volunteers are provided training, get to support local business, achieve and see the results of their effort, gain personal experience and build networks and skills.

If you are interested in volunteering to conduct face-to-face confidential interviews/surveys with local businesses or if your business would like to participate in an interview/survey, please contact Teri Devine, BR+E co-ordinator, at 613-283-7002 ext. 111, 613207-5940 or by email at bre@valleycfdc.com. More information is available at www.valleycfdc.com/bre.

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You'll have a rare opportunity to discover Saddleback Trail at our annual fall colours hike at Blueberry Mountain on Sunday, Oct. 14. Saddleback Mountain is an apt description given by early settlers to the scenic ridge that begins with Blueberry Mountain and ends with Pikes Peak.

These two outcroppings provide the highest outlooks in Lanark County.

Both have a unique beauty all their own. We're grateful to Brokerlink Insurance in Almonte for sponsoring this event.

Compared with the number of visitors to Blueberry Mountain, relatively few have hiked the ridge to Pikes Peak. The reason is the absence of a marked trail between the two points. This results in a feeling of wildness and unsanitized wilderness grandeur a delight to the senses. A few have gotten lost - it is

easy to do so - and therefore it is highly recommended that visitors are accompanied by a guide.

The ridge dips and ascends through different habits of natural red pine, oak, white pine, hemlocks and cedars. No more than a few minutes pass without beholding magnificent views, including a place named Pulpit Rock which inspires thoughts of a wilderness sermon in pictures.

Many nature lovers have said that this hike is one of the most rewarding they have ever experienced.

For the first time, the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust and cliffLAND are featuring this guided hike for their annual fall fundraising walk. Registration opens at 10 a.m. and the hike begins at 10:30 a.m. Admission is $10. For those wishing to go beyond Blueberry Mountain, the Saddleback Mountain ridge

adds about an hour of walking time to the half-hour it takes to climb Blueberry Mountain. Bring your lunch and enjoy it on top of Pikes Peak. Don't forget your camera because the views and the colours are spectacular!

Blueberry Mountain is located at 502 Hills of Peace Rd. near Flower Station in Lanark Highlands. Drive north of Lanark on Highway 511 to Brightside. Turn left on to the French Line Road. Drive toward Flower Station and watch for the right turn when you get to Joe's Lake. Just before you reach Flower Station, turn right onto Hills of Peace Road.

For more information, please contact Howard or Jean Clifford at 613-2593412.

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AUNT LIZZIE'S HAND-ME-DOWNS WERE ALL PUT TO GOOD USE IN THE DEPRESSION YEARS, GIFTS WERE GREATLY APPRECIATED, MARY COOK RECALLS MARY COOK Column

Even though Aunt Lizzie, Father's sister from Regina, regularly sent a big wood box full of clothes her two university educated sons could no longer wear, we always seemed to get summer clothes in the win-

ter, and winter clothes when sweat was pouring off our noses.

However, Mother was grateful for whatever Aunt Lizzie packed in the box, and very little ever went astray. Once she had gone through the box, and found out what fitted my three brothers, Mother sorted the remainder into different piles. Of course, it was all boys or men's clothes, so the chance of my sister Audrey or me getting anything we could just put on and wear was never an option.

One pile was put away for the next season, one pile was what could be worn without being ripped apart ... and this usually caused a fist fight between my three

brothers who always wanted the best of the lot. Mother settled that in a hurry by throwing everything back into the box, and telling the boys SHE would decide who got what!

I knew from what came out of the box that Uncle Jack must have had a very important job, because always there were at least two men's suits. Of course, they would be well worn, and shiny, but by the time Mother was finished with them, there was no resemblance to what had come from Regina.

Mother said the suits were pure serge, whatever that meant. But according to her, serge meant wealth!

And we learned that wealth

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Their ears were frostbitten, but they were lucky to have survived.

It’s a hard life for feral cats. Domesticated cats, if abandoned and living long enough outdoors, can become feral. Feral cats are homeless, “wild”, untamed cats, often born outside and having had little or no contact with humans. Ferals often live in groups called colonies.

It is estimated there are millions of feral cats in North America. Some are lucky to have volunteer caretakers feed and care for them, at great expense to themselves – maybe someone in your neighbourhood. For some ferals, food is scarce. They get sick, frostbitten, attacked and injured or killed – and no one knows or cares.

Fortunately, a Trap-Neuter-Return program reduces the feral population humanely and gradually; but the whole colony needs to be vaccinated too, and then managed under the care of a dedicated cat colony caretaker. Kittens and not-so-wild cats can sometimes be adopted into homes. Wilder but healthy cats are returned to their colonies.

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in the '30s meant having a good paying job with no chance of being laid off. So Uncle Jack worked for the CPR which meant he and Aunt Lizzie could go anywhere in Canada free of charge. I just couldn't imagine anyone being that rich.

Imagine, a free pass to anywhere in Canada!

No wonder the hand-medown box was full of the finest of boy's clothes, and the best serge suits you could buy. And Aunt Lizzie's hand-me-downs weren't to be sneezed at either. She was very partial to red, and we could always count on a silk dress, or maybe a blouse in the brightest of reds being in the box. Because I had flaming red

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Uncle Jack's suits were made into skirts or jumpers for me and my sister. They would be taken apart, seam by seam, and then those seams would be flattened out with a hot-iron and a dampened tea towel. Why Mother didn't simply cut

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But of course, that would be wasting a couple of inches of perfectly good serge material and that would never do.

Never were Uncle Jack's suits made over for my brothers. They were used to breaks and overalls, and Father was bone thin and Uncle Jack as round as a balloon, so Audrey and I always ended up with serge skirts and jumpers, which gave me special joy since I knew they had once been on the back of someone who held down a very important job many miles away.

My two cousins, I figured, must have been pretty spoiled by Aunt Lizzie and Uncle Jack, because one or two shirts that looked like they had just come out of a store were usually in the hand-me-down box too.

And this is where the fight began between two of my three brothers. We had never seen our cousins from Regina, but they must have been about the same size as my brothers, because mostly, the fancy shirts fit Everett and Emerson like they had been made for them ... poor Earl, much smaller, wasn't lucky enough to get a shirt from Regina!

When the box was emptied, it was chopped up for kindling for the Findlay Oval. I often wondered if Aunt Lizzie ever wondered how much every last bit of the hand-me-down box was put to good use. Anything that couldn't be made over was put into the rag bag, some of it was saved for making braided rugs, and everything else ended up on our backs.

When the hand-medown box arrived from Regina, every one of us got something out of it, and helped ease the pain of the Depression that was all around us.

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.

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Change your wipers with Cars On the road to hunting season! your winter tires When it comes time to swap your winter tires for your summer set, get in the habit of changing your windshield wipers too. Why? Your wipers have a rough life. They’re bombarded with drying UV rays all summer and regularly get hit with your scraper come wintertime.

It’s no surprise that their effectiveness tends to diminish after only a few months of use.

When your wipers start leaving streaks on your windshield and making noise, it’s time to replace them. Most experts and enthusiasts agree that you should change your wipers every six months.

Summer or winter wipers?

A decade ago, windshield wiper manufacturers sold models designed for either summer or winter. Thanks to technological advances, however, today’s wipers are now more flexible and better suited to the curvature of the windshield, making them much more efficient than their predecessors. This means weather no longer has much of an impact on their performance, regardless of the season. If you drive an SUV or a hatchback, don’t forget about your back wiper, which should also be replaced every six months.

Easy installation Many people think that installing windshield wipers is complicated, but that isn’t the case. Wipers are sold with small adaptors and only take a few minutes to install. If you aren’t comfortable doing it yourself, ask your mechanic to take care of it when you take your car in for your seasonal tire change.

Finally, keep in mind that the condition of your windshield wipers is just as important as that of your tires. Don’t hesitate to invest in a quality set, as your ability to properly see the road in all conditions is crucial. Good wipers are an essential safety feature.

Fall is hunting season and many game enthusiasts will venture off paved highways and onto dirt roads and possibly encounter other types of harsh driving conditions. Here are some important tips to follow before you set off on your hunting adventure.

For starters, make sure your vehicle is able to take on difficult terrain. You’ll need an all-wheel drive transmission and, ideally, high ground clearance designed for bush roads. Pickup trucks and SUVs are respectable options. It’s also a good idea to get off-road tires.

you can communicate in case of a mechanical problem or if you lose one of your hunting buddies.

A hatchet and shovel may also prove useful to get you out of a sticky situation (if a tree prevents you from moving forward, for example). You’ll also need towing cables in case your truck gets stuck. Use a tree or a friend’s truck as an anchor point.

Finally, always stay on the trail and follow signage, and keep a change of clothes in your vehicle. You never know what Mother Nature has in store.

If you aren’t familiar with the trails leading to your camp, it makes sense to do some reconnaissance to avoid unpleasant surprises (such as a fallen tree blocking the road or a flooded trail section). And this might seem obvious, but don’t forget to bring at least 10 litres of extra fuel, just in case.

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WATCHING GRANDCHILDREN GROW IS A PRIVILEGE SAVOUR EVERY MOMENT AS IT GOES

BY TOO QUICKLY, JEFF MAGUIRE WRITES JEFF MAGUIRE Column

I have never spoken to a grandparent who doesn't rave about their grandchildren. Kathleen and I joined the ranks four-and-a-half years ago. Now we know why people never miss an opportunity to comment on their grandchildren or to show everyone who will look the latest photos of

their grandkids, something most of us have readily available on our phones or tablets.

I realize not everyone has children, meaning they won't have grandchildren either. In some cases that's by choice.

Not everyone wants to be a parent or grandparent.

Still others yearn to be in our shoes but, for various reasons, never have the opportunity. Life can be very cruel!

I have spoken to countless people who have told me how fortunate I am to be a parent and grandparent. And believe me I know how lucky we are. Being a grandparent isn't a right, it's a privilege. Kathy and I are truly blessed and we know that!

Of course being a parent certainly has its ups and downs.

The same is true of being a grandparent. As grandparents we have a second chance to see children grow, learn and deal with the triumphs and good times along with the frustrations and heartache that life delivers.

As a parent you always worry about your kids. Ditto for grandparents! Call it "Round Two" if you like.

Being a grandparent means you get to worry all over again. Parents and grandparents never stop wondering what their children and grandchildren are doing, hoping they're OK and that everything is going smoothly. We trust that things will work out

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Our two grandchildren are at what we call "the perfect age." Lily will be five next March while Max turned two in July.

They are growing quickly of course - too quickly.

But at this age every day is a learning experience and because they live nearby we are able to watch them grow, learn and develop.

So far things are going very well I'm happy to report.

I know our daughter Heather and her partner Indy won't agree with my "perfect age" assessment in terms of their children.

Lily has just started junior kindergarten so she is moving swiftly along the path of life. But as I just noted Max is two. The oft-

repeated term "the terrible twos" definitely applies to our Max. He's a wonderful little guy. But he's a handful at times and he learns some of life's lessons the hard way.

Had they been born in another era I think our grandchildren would have been great candidates to appear on the old CBS television and radio segment entitled Kids Say the Darndest Things. The American program was hosted by the late, great TV and radio personality Art Linkletter, a native of Moose Jaw, Sask.

Honestly, some of the things our grandchildren say are truly beyond belief !

I won't embarrass their parents by repeating any of those statements in print.

But I'm sure every grandparent who reads this will shake their head knowingly. Little children are hilarious and most of the time they don't even know it.

Lily and Max always make our day and some of the things they have said will stick with us forever.

We realize the children won't be young for long.

Therefore we savour every minute we have with them.

Grandchildren are truly a gift!

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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This week's featured pets

friendliest, handsome grey/white guy you can imagine. He follows you around and loves to be handled.

Ralph is available in Carleton Place at the Natural Pet Foods store.

Whitney Our latest office cat is Whitney.

She's absolute adorable and loves to walk around the shelter while sitting on your shoulder. She seems to like to see the world from up high. Maybe because she's deaf-

?! Despite her hearing loss, she already caught four mice at the shelter. Unbelievable!

She's the first one you'll see when you come to LAWS. She's a dilute calico with lovely faded orange markings on her overall grey medium long hair. Please adopt her from LAWS. Follow us at www.facebook.com/lanarkanimals and/ or lanarkanimals.ca. LAWS is located at 253 Glenview Rd., Smiths Falls.

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Harry Please say hello to bouncy little Harry. He's about six months old and was live trapped in Almonte. Harry is enjoying all the regular meals he gets at LAWS, a far cry from being a stray cat. He loves toys, especially with flashing lights. Although he's warming up to potential adopters he will need a bit more time to trust all of them. Please meet Harry at Pet Valu in Almonte.

Ozara Ozara is a pretty, all grey young female who gets along well with the other cats she has met. Ozara is

playful and would do well in any household where she can grow up a little more and is offered a steady routine with lots of encouragement and love and attention.

Ralph Ralph found his way to the shelter one day. On his own? We don't know. It took a few days of feeding him outside before he was trapped.

Initially not very happy being in a cage (for an adjustment time only), he's now playing in the cat runs with several other cats. He's the

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Huge thank you for all the donations the Lanark Animal Welfare Society has received to help with the renovations of the shelter! We're very excited to announce that renovations will start by the time you read this column. A very large part of the building will be demolished and rebuilt. It should last for the remainder of the year.

We kindly ask that you not drop off any more new cats or kittens. We simply can't handle it and don't have the space. Call the shelter at 613-283-9308 if you have questions.

Should you be interested in fostering some of our cats then please look at our website or Facebook page for more information or send a message to shelter@lanarkanimals.ca. Thank you!

We are blessed with the help of our Pet Valu stores in Almonte, Perth and Carleton Place, as well as the Natural Pet Foods store in Carleton Place. They'll continue to receive our adoptable cats. We'll try to update our available cats' pages as fast as we can but it is always best to click on their full picture to read from where they can be adopted.

Microchip clinic/adoption weekend Last call to mark your calendar to have your pet microchipped. The clinic will be held Saturday, Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pet Valu in Perth. Cost $30 cash. No appointments needed.

Please be reminded also of the upcoming adoption weekend in Perth at Pet Valu Saturday Oct. 13 and Sunday, Oct. 14, all day, both days. We will have several cute cats and kittens available for adoption.

On Sunday, Oct. 14 at Pet Valu in Almonte, you also have a chance to adopt cats and kittens from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lanark Animal Welfare Society (LAWS) representatives will be available with bouncy cats.

For your sweet tooth, they'll be having a bake sale as well.

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Séan McCann, acclaimed singer-songwriter, Juno Award nominee, and mental health and recovery advocate, is taking his music and his message to Ontario fans this fall.

McCann is now touring his fifth solo album, There's A Place,

and his schedule includes a stop at Maberly's ABC Hall Oct. 13, 7 p.m.

"Séan's Face to Face Tour is a celebration of community and togetherness in the age of the evergrowing and ever-isolating digital world. As a founding member of internationally renowned folk group Great Big Sea, Séan chose to forge his own path five years

seanmccannsings.com Séan McCann, acclaimed singer-songwriter, Juno Award nominee, and mental health and recovery advocate, performs at the ABC Hall in Maberly on Oct. 13.

ago, embarking on a solo career which has brought him on a new journey with music as his medicine," says a press release. "Séan is now a solo artist and a strong mental health advocate after going public about his alcoholism that covered up sexual abuse he experienced as a teenager."

McCann celebrated seven years of sobriety in November 2017.

Following a sold out show at the Arnprior library in February 2017, McCann wanted to bring his new show back to town.

McCann told Metroland Media how his career has helped him heal.

"Music has been my medicine; my therapy. I lost a lot of 'friends' when I sobered up and I felt very isolated and vulnerable. People drink and use drugs for reasons and the secrets of my own past began to come back and haunt me.

Music gave me a healthy way to deal with my own history. Instead of numbing my pain, I was able to do the hard work and help myself," he said.

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music in the age of the ever-growing and ever-isolating digital world.

"I believe that digital addiction is systemic in society and is having a negative impact on our collective psyche. Social media's promise of connection has proven to be superficial and false," said McCann. "Devices can be divisive and the seductive screens we all now spend so much of our time with are pulling us apart.

I believe that gathering together as a community face to face can help counteract the negative side effects of our digital age and that is what I will be singing about..."

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FACE TO FACE WITH SÉAN MCCANN AT MABERLY'S ABC HALL OCT. 13

he's been through?

"Don't give up," said McCann.

"We will all experience pain and failure in this life but we are stronger than we think and we can move forward if we are willing to face our truth. The important thing to remember is that we are not alone. I have been in recovery for almost eight years now and sobriety has been the best decision I've ever made."

The current tour is entitled Face to Face because McCann is extremely aware of, and dismayed by, the world of digital addiction. He believes the best way to connect with someone is to do it face to face, and not via social media. His shows are gatherings that celebrate community and

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UNITED WAY FLAG FLIES PROUDLY OVER LANARK COUNTY COUNCIL BUILDING DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@ metroland.com Lanark County is flying the flag.

While the red-andwhite maple leaf is, naturally, front and centre, another red-and-white flag is also flying in Perth this month.

The kickoff to the Lanark County United Way's (UW) fall campaign began

with the raising of the UW flag over the Lanark County council offices in Perth on Tuesday, Oct. 2.

The flag raising had been preceded by a similar flag raising in front of Lanark Lodge nearby.

In his former profession as a social worker, Lanark County Warden John Fenik said that "I could see the good work that the United Way does." The last time he attended a UW flag

Desmond Devoy/Metroland The Lanark County and United Way flags flutter down on the pole in front of the county council offices in Perth on Tuesday, Oct. 2, before the flag raising ceremony to kick off the charity's fall fundraising campaign. raising it was also rainy, but Fenik took that morning's cold drizzle as a good sign.

"It's like rain at a wedding," he joked. "It's a good thing."

Helen McIntosh, the chair of the Lanark County UW's advisory council, commended county employees for being "consistently" one of the most generous employee groups of donors to the UW's campaign. In 2017, about $200,000 was invested back into county community

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While the UW helps out partners like the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County, and the Community Justice program, they have also welcomed a new partner, the Lanark County Interval House women's shelter into the fold.

"We hope to bring people together," said McIntosh.

One of the pressing needs she sees is "to support our citizens in need."

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COMING SOON; THE WINTER OF OUR VEHICLES' DISCONTENT CHECK OFF THIS LIST BEFORE THE SNOW FLIES, BRIAN TURNER WRITES BRIAN TURNER Column

With little doubt, Canadian winters are extremely hard on our vehicles. From road salt and grit to temperature extremes, to slips and slides and impacts, our rides take a beating. If you really want to keep your ride looking and running like it was new, there are a few things to take care of before the snow and deepfreeze hit.

Let it shine. Painted body panels can easily suffer from exposure to the elements with fading, scratches, and chips being the most common symptoms. A good coat of wax will go a long way to fending off environmental risks.

Don't count on factory finishes or 'permanent' treatments to keep the lustre of your auto's paint intact. Stick with a brand name liquid or paste wax (think Turtle or Meguiars) and avoid coloured/tinted waxes or anything with the word 'polish' on the label. A good wax job won't last throughout the winter, so getting one done in late fall and then again in February or March can help keep things shining.

Snow tires.

We really shouldn't have to say much about this by now. If you haven't got four snow tires with the mountain snowflake symbol on the side wall on your vehicle by midNovember, well, head to the Deep South or park it for the winter.

And as much as auto body paint suffers from winter, alloy rims are also prone. So if you want your wheels to stay as good looking as the rest of the ride, get a set of winter rims.

Time for a battery test. While many things that can go wrong with our autos, do so without much warning, batteries will let

you know when they're on the way out. Having a simple test done by your favourite service shop is all it takes to know if you'll need a new one before long.

Most shops will do this test at no charge when completing routine repairs or maintenance.

Wiper blades. This is an easy DIY task and a must if you want a clear view ahead. When shopping for blades, take a moment to measure their length as they are specified in inches on retailers' shelves. If yours doesn't measure up to a full inch, you can round up to the next size (e.g. if it's 19.5inches, get a 20-inch blade).

General check-overs are a must. Repair shops, from dealership service departments to national chains to independent facilities offer seasonal inspections with oil changes and tire rotations this time of year. They most often represent good value and are critical to know if your vehicle needs any attention to successfully survive our winter roads.

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.

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