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Peter Bishop, vice president and regional publisher for Metroland East, presented Maximilian's Restaurant with the Business Achievement Award at the annual Perth & District Chamber of Commerce Gala held on Thursday, Oct. 18, at Code's Mill. Story on page 3.

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Municipal Connection STANDARD FIRST AID with CPR-C / AED 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday November 19th, 2018 1881 Rogers Road

during 2019. Space is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis so it’s best to apply early for the dates you desire. Please email Shelley Mackenzie at reception@perth.ca or call 613-267-3311 Ext. 2221.

WINTER ROAD MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS: from lawns or curbsides up to 1m from the rear of the sidewalks, which could be damaged

ANNUAL LEAF COLLECTION

The Environmental Services Department will be performing its annual leaf collection service during the week of November 19th, commencing at 7am and continuing no later than 4:30pm on November 23rd, 2018.

• Put bags out on Monday by 7am – they’ll be collected sometime that week (no set schedule) • Leaves must be in paper bags (not in green bin) • Leaves can be taken to the compost area at the Landfill Site at any time, at no cost.

MEMBERSHIP ON COMMITTEES AND BOARDS OF COUNCIL: 2018-2022 TERM

The Town of Perth invites citizen members to apply to serve on various Committees or Boards of the Council for the term 2018-2022.

To qualify, applicants must be a Canadian citizen, a resident or taxpayer of Perth, unless otherwise stated in the associated Terms of Reference, located on the Town’s website at www.perth.ca.

Interested applicants are asked to complete and submit an “Application to Serve on a Committee or Board of the Council of the Town of Perth”, (located on the Town’s website under the search term “Committees and Boards”) to the Town Clerk (80 Gore Street East). Applications will be accepted from November 1st up to and including November 22nd, 2018.

All applications received will be reviewed by the Striking Committee and recommendations will be made to Council for the appointment of members at the first regular Council meeting on December 18, 2018.

Listed below are the Committees/Advisory Panels of the Council seeking citizen membership:

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As winter weather approaches, residents are reminded to remove any clutter or obstacles

Online pre-course work required.

Call (613) 267-5302 or visit www.perth.ca/pool to register before Nov. 12, 2018.

Committee/Advisory Panel of the Council

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Heritage Perth Advisory Panel

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2

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1

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Note: The qualifications required for each of the Committees of the Council listed above can be found in the associated Terms of Reference located on the Town’s website at www.perth.ca.

As a result of the limited number of citizen members required in each Committee /Advisory Panel and Board, all applications shall be kept on file for the term of Council. Those applicants not appointed in the initial process will be considered first in the event of a vacancy.

For further information, please contact Lauren Walton, Town Clerk, at 613-267-3311.

by/or impede snowplow operations. Please report any damages as soon as possible after they occur at 613-267-3311. Repairs will be completed following the snow melt in spring.

OVERNIGHT WINTER PARKING RESTRICTIONS:

The Town of Perth enforces overnight parking restrictions to ensure the most efficient snow removal by Environmental Services staff. Winter parking restriction signs are erected at all entrances to the Town.

Bylaw #3961 (as amended) states that “no person shall park a vehicle between 0001 hours (12:01 am) and 0600 hours (6:00 am) during the period from November 20 to March 31 inclusive upon any highway or boulevard under the jurisdiction of the Town of Perth” and further states that “no person shall park a vehicle between the hours of 0001 hours (12:01 am) and 0600 hours (6: 00 am) in any public parking lot except for vehicles parked in designated areas displaying valid parking permits as described in Part IV(3).” Parking lot permits may be purchased at Town Hall. Vehicles parked in contravention may be ticketed and towed.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Recording Secretary: Police Services Board The Police Services Board of the Town of Perth is currently accepting applications for a recording secretary. Under general direction, the successful candidate will act as recording secretary to the Police Services Board of the Town of Perth; performing a wide variety of responsible, confidential and complex duties related to the recording, preparation, transcription and maintenance of records and documents; and answers questions and provides information to Police Services Board members and Town of Perth staff.

The successful candidate will possess a Grade 12 diploma, in addition to post-secondary courses in administration (minimum level of education required for this position); sound organizational, verbal and written skills; solid knowledge of administrative software (MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; database management); availability for scheduled and special meetings; as well as other related experience and qualifications.

The wage of this position is at an hourly rate within the range of $20.00 to $25.00 for any hours dedicated to fulfilling the duties of this position, as well as compensation for travel.

This position is typically scheduled to work sixteen (16) hours per annum. Initial training will be provided.

Applicants are invited to submit covering letters and resumes no later than November 15, 2018 by 11:00 AM to the attention of: Pierce Olynyk, Human Resources - Payroll Administrator Corporation of the Town of Perth 80 Gore Street East, Perth, ON, K7H 1H9 or via e-mail: payroll@perth.ca or www.perth.ca/townhall/employment The Corporation of the Town of Perth is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act 2001, and will be used only for the purpose of candidate selection. The Town of Perth will provide accommodation for individuals with accessibility needs.

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MAXIMILIAN'S RESTAURANT WALKED AWAY WITH TWO AWARDS EVELYN HARFORD ehar ford@metroland.com Perth's business community and dedicated stewards of volunteerism recognized at the Perth & District Chamber of Commerce's annual Gala on Thursday, Oct. 18.

Business Achievement Award Peter Bishop, vice president and regional publisher for Metroland East, presented Maximilian's Restaurant with the Business Achievement Award. Maximilian's Restaurant is celebrating their 45th anniversary in business this year.

The Business Achievement Award is given to a business based on its magnitude of achievement in the recent past, including the degree of positive impact on the community, investment in the region, and ethical practices, among others.

People’s Choice Award

Jeremy Steeves from the Perth Brewery presented the new People's Choice Award to Maximilian's Restaurant. This is the first year the People's Choice Award has been given out. The award is presented to a business that is both active and a leader in the community.

Team of the Year Award Lake 88 was presented with the Team of the Year Award at the annual Perth & District Chamber of Commerce Gala held on Thursday, Oct. 18, at Code's Mill. The award was presented by Brent Brownlee (not pictured).

Young Entrepreneur Award Rob Dyke from Valley Heartland's board of directors presented the Young Entrepreneur Award to Taisha Lesser of the Omes Arts Circle.

Senior of the Year Award Lorne Hollywood (right) was awarded the Senior of the Year Award.

Hollywood has long been known as Perth's best jolly man in the red and white suit, in addition to his other contributions.

"This is a little different than being ho-ho," he said in his acceptance speech. "I hope to continue on as long as I can."

Perth Medal John McKenty accepted the Perth Medal from Perth Mayor John Fenik at the annual Perth & District Chamber of Commerce Gala held on Thursday, Oct. 18, held at Code's Mill. McKenty had previously been given the medal this summer. Fenik awarded McKenty with the medal in front of his peers at after the Steward Park Festival wrapped this July.

The presentation at the Crystal Palace on the last day of the festival was a testament to McKenty's many years volunteering and organizing the festival.

The Perth Medal Award is presented to an individual who shows a significant distinction in a number of endeavours to benefit the Perth community as a whole, devoting a good part of his or her life to community service, with no monetary gain expected for themselves.

This year marked the 23rd annual presentation of the Perth Medal.

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PERTH BUSINESSES, VOLUNTEERS HONOURED AT CHAMBER GALA

Evelyn Harford photos/Metroland Clockwise from top: Jeremy Steeves (right) from the Perth Brewery presented the new People's Choice Award to Maximilian's Restaurant at the annual Perth & District Chamber of Commerce Gala held on Thursday, Oct. 18, at Code's Mill; Rob Dyke from Valley Heartland's board of directors presented the Young Entrepreneur Award to Taisha Lesser of the Omes Arts Circle; Lorne Hollywood (right) was awarded the Senior of the Year Award.

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I would like to all those who voted for me, displayed my signs, donated to and worked on my campaign.

A special thank you to my family for their love and support. It has been a pleasure to serve as a Councillor for the past 8 years. My best wishes to the new Council and the Town of Perth.

Thank you JIM GRAFF Please, join Food Banks Canada and help feed your neighbours today

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Notice of Public Consultation on the Proposed Licence Transfers of Perth Community Care Centre in Perth and Tilbury Manor Nursing Home in Tilbury The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) is reviewing a proposal to transfer the long-term care (LTC) home licences of Perth Community Care Centre, a 121-bed LTC home located at 101 Christie Lake Road, R.R. #4 in Perth, Ontario and Tilbury Manor Nursing Home, a 75-bed LTC home located at 16 Fort Street in Tilbury, Ontario, from Diversicare Canada Management Services Co., Inc. (the Licensee) to Arch Long Term Care LP by its general partner, Arch Long Term Care MGP, by its partners, Arch Long Term Care GP Inc. and Arch Capital Management Corporation (the Proposed Licensee).

In accordance with section 106 of the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007, public opinion is being sought prior to a final decision being made relating to this proposal. If you have comments or opinions and would like to bring them to the attention of the MOHLTC, you may: 1. Present them orally at public meetings, to be held on: • Monday, December 3, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Tilbury Arena – Ryder Hall, 55 Bond Avenue, Tilbury, Ontario; and • Wednesday, December 5, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Perth & District Union Public Library, 30 Herriott Street, Perth, Ontario.

- OR 2. Submit them in writing by December 19, 2018 to: Director under the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007 Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Licensing and Policy Branch 1075 Bay Street, 11th Floor Toronto, ON M5S 2B1 e-mail: LTCHomes.Licensing@ontario.ca fax: 416-327-7603 Please include the name of the LTC home and quote Project #19-002 on all written submissions.

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As part of the MOHLTC’s review, the Director will consider all oral and written submissions before making a final decision relating to this proposal.

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COMMUNITY

ED CHENARD, TIRELESS COMMUNITY SUPPORTER, DIES AT AGE 81 LAURIE WEIR ljweir@metroland.com Edmond (Ed) Chenard of Perth died Thursday, Oct. 25. He was 81 years old.

He is survived by his wife of 59 and a half years, Muriel, and children: Cynthia Chenard, Jocelyn (Barry) Lamont and Tony (Cathy) Chenard; grandchildren, Damian, Logan, Jack, Ryan (Stef) and Ally. He was predeceased by his parents Horace and Maria (Godin) Chenard, his 4 brothers and 4 sisters.

In the summer, Ed spoke to The Perth Courier about being named the Grand Knight of the Year, an honour for which he felt truly humbled.

"It comes naturally, I guess," he said of his years as a volunteer in his community. "You didn't survive if you didn't co-operate with your neighbours and help each other out. There was no such thing as social welfare in those days, so that sort of thing (helping your neighbour) gets bred into you. So community work, helping in the community, is an automatic thing. You don't even think twice about it. Someone needs help, you pitch in."

On June 24, Chenard was presented with the Knights of Columbus Knight of the Year Award, following a church service at St. John Catholic Church in Perth.

"It was kind of a surprise for

Metroland/File Photo Ed Chenard, pictured during the Build a Mountain of Food fundraiser in Lanark two years ago, died Oct. 25. He was 81 years old. me," he said of this award, which was the second time he's received it.

Each year, the local Knights of Columbus, Council 3531, recognizes people who make a significant contribution to their council.

Ed will be remembered by friends and family (extended, too) for his love of cards, dancing, theatre shows and guitar sing-alongs on the front porch. He enjoyed singing in his church choir and was a member of the Knights of Columbus for almost 60 years.

His volunteer community involvement included The Bayshore Tenants Association, Build a Mountain of Food, the Community Christmas Dinner and he was a founding member of the Perth Food Bank.

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"He was a co-founder of Build a Mountain, and he would do absolutely anything for his community - for anyone who asked," Colton said. "He would do anything for the betterment of humankind - and we are all better for knowing him."

As per Ed's wishes, there will be no wake. Friends are invited to a memorial mass at St. John Roman Catholic Church, 38 Wilson St. E., Perth on Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 11 a.m. with Fr. Brian McNally officiating. A reception will immediately follow at the Blair & Son Family Centre, 15 Gore St., W. Perth.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the chemo clinic at the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation, 33 Drummond Street W., Perth Ont., K7H 2K1.

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“Thank You” To The mAny wonderful people of perth

that I met this fall while I was campaigning. An extra thanks to those of you who supported me with your vote, and have given me the privilege of representing you in Council. I will do my best for you and keep your concerns my priority.

To my fellow residents at Tay Terrace, your confidence and support throughout my campaign, really started it all. Thank you.

To the generous people, who allowed me put my signs on their property, to my wonderful siblings and friends, and my helpers, Ben and Jeremy, thank you all so much.

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COLBORNE AND DRUMMOND STREET CONSTRUCTION CLOSES INTERSECTION FOR NEXT 4 WEEKS

You can still cross the Drummond Street bridge - but only by foot.

So what's happening at the intersection of Colborne and Drummond streets, with all of the construction work on the road?

Drummond Street from Harvey Street to the start of the bridge is closed to all but local traffic, and from the bridge down to Colborne Street (essentially, the street running through the Crystal Palace parking lot) is pretty much closed off.

As this reporter saw on a recent visit, you can still access the Drummond Street Bridge by foot, though the sidewalk on the Crystal Palace side is off limits. To access the Crystal Palace, and its parking lot, you can walk across the grass beside the Mam-

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LANARK COUNTY OPP'S NEW MENTAL HEALTH NURSE IS 'MAKING A DIFFERENCE' WITH 30 REFERRALS DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@metroland.com The new mental health nurse operating out of Lanark County OPP headquarters in Perth has seen 30 referrals so far since late August.

"I was really excited to interview for this position," said Morgan Crew, during a presentation to the Lanark County Association of Police Services Board Oct. 3.

Crew is a registered mental health nurse with Lanark County Mental Health, who now works with the OPP. Her new position allows her to "have clients receive the right care at the right time," and the right time is often "better done at the first point of contact."

Crew's position was made possible thanks to a Proceeds of Crime grant, and she is on a twoyear assignment with the OPP. It is hoped that another nurse can be added in the future.

"It's been up and running for a month now," said Insp. Derek Needham, detachment commander for the Lanark County OPP in introducing Crew to the

gathering. "We are in a very good position."

Needham said his initial hope for the program was that it would "prevent just one person from going to jail because of mental illness."

The program's aims include: • Proactively build relationships with clients who have repeated police interaction; • Maintain database with client information; • Problem solve to reduce conflict and calls for service; • Consider alternative measures for mentally ill offenders.

The partnership is not only between the Lanark County OPP and Lanark County Mental Health, but is also extended to the Smiths Falls Police Service, all four county hospital sites (Almonte, Carleton Place, Smiths Falls, and Perth), the county paramedic service, Brockville General Hospital, Open Doors for Lanark Children and Youth, as well as Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Addiction and Mental Health, and the Distress Centre

for Lanark, Leeds and Grenville.

Crew's duties include: • Assessing clients experiencing mental illness at the point of contact with the police; • Screening for serious mental illness and substance use disorders; • Medication review, if needed; • Suicide risk assessment; • Seeks to resolve the situation, make connections and referrals to community partners, and followup as needed; • Accompanying clients to the emergency room if apprehended under the Mental Health Act, to share assessment, recommendations, and liaise with physicians and nurses.

"As a nurse, I am able to assess not only mental health, but physical health," said Crew. Rather than riding along with officers, she will instead get a call from the patrol car: "Can you come now to assess the client?" she will be asked by officers. "I go do an assessment. The goal is to resolve the mental health issue," by either prescription drugs, or coun-

selling, for example.

She also makes sure THE ISSUE: HIGH MENTAL that the family of the HEALTH CALLS IN LANARK client is getting the support they need COUNTY. too.

LOCAL IMPACT: A "There is consent," she said. "They (the REGISTERED NURSE HAS officers) do make MADE 30 REFERRALS IN sure that the client has consent."

ONE MONTH. By providing the assessment to an emergency room doctor or nurse, she is re"This is why we went through moving one step from the process, the proceeds of crime (grant)," thereby making the doctor and said Needham. "We will give you nurses' lives easier. Without her regular updates. We want to show assessment, the client "may have them (LHINs) that we are saving waited in the emergency room, them money." (and) tied up services."

It is his hope that, after six Making the case months or a year, there will be "We are really changing how more hard data that can then be we respond," said Needham. With shown to local hospital boards so having Crew operating with the that they can see for themselves. station, "we are preventing "It's going to make sense," said (crimes) by having much earlier Needham. "Thirty cases in one interactions ... (Crew) can take acmonth. 30! It's making a differtion right away. We are preventence." ing situations from getting See case studies from this stoworse." ry on www.insideottawavalleyNeedham reported that the .com.

Southeast and Champlain Local Health Integration Networks (LHIN) were asked to fund Crew's A registered nurse has been hired to position at the OPP - one rejected help OPP get clients to the right health the proposal, one did not even recare provider from the start. spond.

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The Council of the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley is looking for volunteers to sit on the following committees / board for the term of Council 2018-2022. You must be an eligible elector in the Township in order to apply for one of these positions.

Perth & District Public Union Library (2 positions) Board members are responsible for policy and funding decisions related to the library, and hiring the CEO as required.

Environmental Initiatives Committee (4 positions) The committee provides leadership, education and action on environmental best practices and meets 4-5 times a year.

Committee of Adjustment (2 positions) The committee meets about 12-15 times a year to review and approve minor changes to the Zoning By-law.

If you are interested, please send in a letter letter of of interest interest outlining outlining your experience by November 15, 2018 to: your experience by November 15,2018 to: Cindy Halcrow, Clerk Administrator 310 Port Elmsley Road Perth ON K7H K7H3C7 3C7 ANGEL TREE PROGRAM IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER! Starting November 9 come in and select an “Angel” Help put a smile on a child’s face for Christmas

TOWN COUNCIL GIVES GREEN LIGHT FOR SPEED BUMPS DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@metroland.com Coun. Jim Graff's plans for portable plastic speed bumps on Perth streets have been formally approved by Perth's town council.

By a 6-1 decision (with Coun.

Riq Turner voting against the measure), Coun. Ed McPherson said that "it is a great idea from Coun. Graff," to purchase two sets of the speed bumps.

During his election campaign door-knocking, McPherson said he had been approached by voters asking questions about the proposal, and said that a policy would be worked out with staff to see "which streets warrant them," and what criteria would be used to place them. When asked by vot-

ers where the bumps would be put, McPherson admitted to them that he did not know, and that council "owed it to the public," to come up with a plan.

"We just have to wait and see," he said.

Deputy Mayor John Gemmell reiterated that the town would still need to put up signs "to tell people that they are there," so that motorists are not caught unaware of the bumps.

The bumps would allow "a more rapid response to our citizens and their concerns," said Graff, calling it "an addition to our traffic-calming policy ... as an extra support."

Coun. Jim Boldt said that he had signed the speeding petition that has been going around town, and that "there are dangerous streets in our town. We should have a comprehensive review of speed limits in our town."

The motion was passed at council.

TRIPLE ATTEMPTED MURDER ACCUSED'S CASE IN COURT THIS WEEK mit murder, and with possession of a restrict or prohibited weapon. His case was last heard in the bail court on Oct. 17. His first bail hearing was held on Oct. 3.

These charges have not been proven in court.

Schuyler has been in custody since the morning of Sunday,

DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@metroland.com The case of a man facing three attempted murder charges was back in court Oct. 31.

Douglas Schuyler, 46, of Perth was arrested and charged with three counts of attempt to com-

Sept. 30. Three people sustained "major" serious injuries at a home on Brock Street South in Perth that morning. Two women were transported by emergency medical services to a local hospital, and one man was airlifted to hospital by air ambulance that same day.

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NON-VOTERS SNUB DEMOCRACY Congratulations to all the successful candidates in the municipal elections.

In fact congratulations to everyone who put their name forward to ensure voters had a choice this year.

That certainly wasn't the case in all of Ontario's municipalities.

There's a disturbing trend that is seeing more and more acclamations in 120 municipalities, including Beckwith and Drummond-North Elmsley.

In all, 26 full councils, including almost 500 councillors, were acclaimed this year up from 18 four years ago.

It's not easy being a council member these days what with all the complexities and liabilities imposed on municipal officials from above. Add the modern demands of the job, the need to keep up with continually changing trends and technology, and the insidious pressure coming from social media critics, it's a wonder anyone runs for council.

It's certainly not for the pay. As it is a part-time job, often with full-time hours, it requires an ability to juggle municipal duties with one's job unless you happen to be retired. And while many retirees prove to be effective councillors, it's better to have more diversity on council (there are still far too few female candidates) than having all members over 60. In Smiths Falls, voters elected first-time councillors Niki Dwyer and Christopher McGuire, both under 35 years of age.

So special compliments to first-time candidates, especially the younger ones who brave getting snubbed by older voters distrustful of the new generation.

It's unfortunate that it usually takes turmoil to engage the electorate. For example, in Carleton Place, "out of 7,820 registered electors, 4,302 voted, which is a turnout of 55.01 per cent," deputy clerk/returning officer Stacey Blair noted. In Mississippi Mills, voter turnout was 59.7 per cent and in North Grenville, 47.1 per cent, matching its all-time best 2010 numbers. In Smiths Falls, 49.8 per cent of voters headed to the polls, down from 53 per cent in 2014.

With most municipalities into their second or third elections with Internet, telephone and/or mail-in balloting that features an extended voting period, there should be no excuse for people not to vote. Even if you don't think most candidates are worthy of your support, at least vote for one or two, or even cast a blank ballot as a sign of protest.

Of course, that would mean making an effort to find out enough to make an informed choice. But not doing so is a slap in the face to those who made the effort to put their names forward for election in an effort to make a difference. And especially an insult to those we're honouring over the next two weeks, good citizens who made the ultimate sacrifice so we could democratically choose our leaders. Your ancestors and ours.

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WHO WE ARE LETTERS & COMMENTARY READER HOPEFUL FOR ROUNDTABLE REINSTATEMENT DEAR EDITOR,

It was good to see Ontario Attorney General Caroline Mulroney recognized during her recent visit that "beauty alone is not enough to sustain the justice needs" of individuals accessing the historic Perth courthouse. Given that many of the cases heard there are related to men who have committed violence against women, it is truly unfortunate that Mulroney said not a word about her government pulling the plug on the provincial Roundtable on Violence Against Women.

The Canadian Femicide Observatory for Justice and Accountability reports that a woman is killed by a man every other day in this country (rates of physical, emotional, and psychological violence against women are sky-high as well). We need the expertise of groups like the all-volunteer Roundtable to work with the provincial gov-

ernment on how best to prevent and end this violence. Besides, by the time such a case gets to court (and a great majority of violence against women cases never even make it there), it is usually too late: the damage has already been done.

Hopefully, Mulroney will recognize that her silence does not "sustain the justice needs" of survivors, and demand that the Roundtable be reinstated.

MATTHEW BEHRENS, PERTH

SMITHS FALLS, TREATING YOU RIGHT! DEAR EDITOR,

Recently at 11:10 p.m. on a Saturday night my car and I dramatically ended up in a ditch near Drummond Centre. Within five minutes an ambulance drove on past. But they had seen my tire marks and gravel left on Highway 7. Phew, they cancelled their other call and turned around expecting the worst coming on the scene.

The Smiths Falls paramedics were calming, kind and really on the ball on

the way to the Perth hospital. There, I had an electrocardiogram and a close friend drove me home.

Is it ever reassuring to have topnotch paramedics caring for you in time of need.

Now on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018 on a 28-degree Celsius day, I enjoyed a takeout supper at a picnic table in Centennial Park in Smiths Falls. The views of the Rideau Basin and Victoria Park were very picturesque.

After my supper, I walked around to Victoria Park. There I said a cheery "BOO!" to the two white swans guarding parkland and water alike. Recognizing me from an earlier visit, I'm sure, they paddled alongside as I walked along the concrete edge.

Even after I waved goodbye, they returned for an encore.

I felt very privileged.

You Smiths Falls folks are very fortunate to have such timely and capable paramedics as well as two glad-to-meet-you white swans.

L. ERIC WILSON, PERTH

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DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@ metroland.com Coun. Jim Graff alleged this week that a thief has been removing stones at the Little Tay rocky ramp.

"What's caused a problem is that there is an identifiable individual who has been removing the rocks," charged Graff during the Perth town council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 16.

"It's throwing the numbers off."

Mayor John Fenik urged whoever is making these allegations to "direct that person to town hall staff," and added that "I don't think we should comment on if rocks are being removed."

"What's caused a problem is that there is an identifiable individual who has been removing the rocks. It's throwing the numbers off."

-Coun. Jim Graff

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Mazinaw-Lanark 2021-2031 Forest Management Plan The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF), Mazinaw-Lanark Forest Inc. and the Mazinaw-Lanark Local Citizens’ Committee (LCC) invite you to participate in the development of the 2021-2031 Forest Management Plan (FMP) for the Mazinaw-Lanark Forest.

The Planning Process The FMP will take approximately three years to complete. During this time, five formal opportunities for public consultation and First Nation and Métis community involvement and consultation are provided. This first stage notice is to advise you that preparation of the plan has started and to request: • Your contribution to background information, particularly information relating to values and important ecological features that could be affected by forest management activities, and • Your view of the desired forest condition and desired benefits which can be obtained from the forest.

How to Get Involved Please provide any comments or information to the MNRF office listed below or if you wish to meet and discuss your interests and concerns with the planning team, plan author and/or the LCC, please contact the individuals identified below.

Background information and sources of direction that are available for you to view includes the following: • Description of the management responsibilities on the forest and of the forest industry that is supplied from the forest; • Values maps showing natural resource features, land uses and values; • Description of the historic forest condition; • A map of existing roads and their use management strategies; • Management unit annual reports, audit reports, and provincial reports pertaining to forest management; • Sources of direction for the forest such as past plans, land use plans, any relevant policy direction under the Endangered Species Act, 2007, MNRF’s provincial goals, objectives and policies for natural resource management.

The background information and further information about the forest management planning process will be available for the duration of plan preparation.

The general information regarding the FMP process, as well as the information described in this notice, will be available at the Mazinaw-Lanark Forest Inc. office and at the Bancroft District Office, at the locations shown below, by appointment during normal office hours. Meetings with representatives of the planning team and the LCC can be requested at any time during the planning process. Reasonable opportunities to meet planning team members during non-business hours will be provided upon request. If you require more information or wish to discuss your interests and concerns with a planning team member, please contact one of the individuals listed below: Joel Martineau District Management Forester 106 Monck Street, Floor 1, Bancroft, ON K0L 1C0 tel: 613-332-3940, ext. 256 e-mail: Joel.Martineau@ontario.ca

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Environmental director Grant Machan is looking into the matter, after concerns were raised at council's Oct. 3 committee of the whole meeting about the Little Tay's water levels during this past summer's drought.

As council's representative to the Friends of the Tay Watershed, Graff said that he had met with a representative from Parks Canada, and suggested a meeting between the Crown agency, the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority, the engineers on the project, the town and residents, "so we can clarify everything."

Fenik said he welcomed a meeting with Parks Canada on the issue.

(Left), Workers take a breather during work to construct the first rocky ramp at the Rainbow Bridge on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2016.

(Middle), Workers survey the work done, and still left to do. (Right), Construction equipment is parked beside a large pile of rocks being used to assemble the rocky ramp.

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| The Perth Courier | Thursday, November 1, 2018

DID STOLEN STONES LEAD TO PROBLEMS WITH LITTLE TAY WATER LEVELS?

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THE SOUND AND THE FURY: PERTH POLICE BOARD FUMES AT LOUD MUFFLERS DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@metroland.com Short of bringing a decibel-level monitor along with him in his squad car, there is not much Lanark County OPP Staff Sgt. Marc Hemmerick can do with loud mufflers beyond what is prescribed in law.

During the Perth police services board meeting, held in the town council chambers on Thursday, Oct. 25, Hemmerick told the board that, under the Highway Traffic Act, he can charge someone for having no muffler or for making excessive noise, and there is a decibel level limit under Transport Canada rules, but outside

of those parameters "there is very little we can do there," he said.

He said that the OPP is aware of aftermarket muffler modifications "which do amplify the sound," but when it comes to enforcing the rules of the road, muffler noise is a little lower down on their priority list, in part, because "it's not a safety (issue) or a moving violation ... It's more a nuisance than anything."

However, Hemmerick stressed that motor and pedestrian safety was a paramount concern for the OPP, and on this day, the OPP had conducted a commercial motor vehicle blitz.

"It must be very subjective?" asked board member

Eric Halpin about how people are charged for muffler violations.

"It is," replied Hemmerick, who then gave the example of tinted windows on a car. The laws about tinted windows are "extremely subjective. There is no measuring standard," about how dark is too dark.

As for mufflers, "we don't have a decibel metre," he said. The sound would have to "be pretty apparent" for a charge to be laid.

No Bird for PSB, for now It is not unusual that a member of the OPP would be elected to Perth town council. That happened when the outgoing deputy mayor, John Gemmell, was first elected many years

ago, while he was still on the beat for the OPP. But now, with a newly-elected council due to be sworn in this coming December, several boards and committees, including the PSB, will need new council members to sit. (PSB chair, Coun. Jim Graff did not get elected as deputy mayor in the Oct. 22 election, and so will be leaving Perth council, and his PSB position, in December.)

But, OPP Cons. David Bird was elected to serve as a new councillor this year, which led to a question to town clerk Lauren Walton about whether Bird would be allowed to sit on the Perth PSB, if he wished to.

Apart from the fact that appointments usually go

Desmond Devoy/Metroland Perth police services board member Eric Halpin looks up from some pre-meeting reading on Thursday, Oct. 25, as OPP Staff Sgt. Marc Hemmerick finishes off some paperwork before the start of the Perth police services board meeting in the town council chambers. through a striking committee, Walton explained that "because he is still employed (by the OPP) it would be (a conflict of in-

terest)," she said. However, if Bird were to retire from the OPP, once his retirement came into effect, then it would be possible.

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LAURIE WEIR ljweir@metroland.com Fin, Fur and Feathers Pet Shop is not your average pet stop.

Inside you'll find a plethora of choices - from tarantulas to gerbils.

Gerbils, and birds, even bearded dragons are sure to please those who are looking for something a little different.

Sandra Beacock, the store's owner, is celebrating a first successful year in business on Nov. 15.

"Business has been steady and is growing," she said in a recent email. "Most of our clients are locals (Perth, Athens, Smiths Falls, Carleton Place, etc.) but some have seen the Facebook posts and have come from Kingston, Brockville, and the Ottawa area."

Fish are her most popular choice.

"Lots of people (are) reactivating their aquariums from the basement because they don't have to drive to the city for fish," she wrote.

However, gerbils, hamsters, and guinea pigs are a real draw too and "our singing canaries are a surprise to some visitors. Many have never seen finches, either."

Fun trivia Did you know that a tarantula has eight eyes?

It's all the better to see those crickets they are fed.

Beacock has a "gorgeous" Mexican red knee tarantula to have an up-close look at.

"Our baby piranhas have arrived and they are happily eating sliced liver," Beacock stated. "Our 'big boy,' a Flowerhorn cichlid (ornamental fish) loves to show off his spectacular colours and his

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Mum and Dad Gerbil have been busy, and Beacock said they have lots of little ones to adopt.

"They're active, happy, easy to get along with, and they don't bite," she said.

Other parents include the zebra finches, who are currently sitting on eggs with three boys from their previous hatching looking for homes.

"Finches don't do well alone so we recommend at least two for your bird cage," she noted.

Budgies are busy, chattering little birds that like to ring their bell toys, hang upside down from their perches, and babble away because they know they're important and you should be ready to listen, Beacock said.

Try to imagine flocks of 200 to 300, in the wild, in Australia, their original home.

"We have one guinea pig who is wondering why her sisters all found a home and she is still waiting. She promises to love you a lot," Beacock said.

Drop in and wish the bearded dragons a happy birthday. They'll be happy to sit on your hand and the male will give you a wink and puff up his throat to show off.

"We have a whole wall dedicated to tropical fish: angels, platies, swordtails, gouramis, guppies, zebra danios, catfish, scissortails, head and tail light tetras, lemon tetras, neon tetras, convict cichlids, Oscars, kribensis, as well as goldfish," noted Beacock.

"You can see both live and plastic plants and decorations in our tanks."

Aquariums are a great hobby.

There is no walking the fish in a snow storm in January, and no litter to change. It's quiet, colourful, and relaxing, she said.

Submitted/Sandra Beacock A variety of pets, like these baby gerbils, are available for purchase at Fin Fur and Feathers in Perth. Visit 2850 Rideau Ferry Road Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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BREAKING OUTSIDE OF THE 'MAN BOX' TO FREE BOYS, MEN, AT #METOO TALK DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@metroland.com How do men and boys get out of the "Man Box"?

"There is no man and boy who could live up to the Man Box," said author Rachel Giese last month.

She was speaking to the "What Now? Boys and Men in the Era of #MeToo" presented by What Now? Lanark County held at the Royal Canadian Legion in Perth on Friday, Sept. 28.

To her left was an easel with a large sheet of paper, upon which she had drawn a big box. In the box were written words that described male attributes - according to the audience - as decided by society.

"There is a lot of punishment ... for not fitting in the box," she said.

Giese is not only the author of the book "Boys: What It Means To Become A Man", but also editorat-large at Chatelaine magazine, and a regular contributor to CBC

Radio. She has also been published in The Walrus, Today's Parent, and The Globe and Mail.

Back at the board, she noticed "themes" as some of these attributes are good ones, like "integrity". "These are not necessarily bad traits," said Giese.

But what was interesting were words that did not appear on the list, like being in touch with one's emotions, as they are "not associated with leadership."

The list of attributes for women (soft, pretty, deferential, quiet) were also illuminating about how society views women and girls.

The messages that society is sending to young men "are often hurting those young men," in that they don't seek help, because they are told to toughen up.

Traditionally, men have been the provider for their families, but now "it's a gig economy, where it is harder and harder to have a job."

Workplaces are changing.

"What happens when your boss is a woman?" she asked, put-

ting the power in the hands of women for the first time in many workplaces. To someone who may have a traditionally conservative world view, "What's going to happen to your sense of self ?" she asked.

Giese said that she has spent "most of my life writing on women's issues."

For young boys, (she has an adopted son), behavioural issues are still seen as "a problem with morality," and that, on top of this, "children of colour (are) seen as being more threatening."

In a time where a principal will call the police on an eightyear-old boy who is acting out, "I saw a world that wanted to perceive him as a threat."

At the same time, she is also seeing that the attitude of "boys will be boys," is still pervasive.

The messages start "very early," she said, with boys being given action toys, like cars and toy soldiers, while girls are given princess dresses.

She also noted there are "real

fears for the message that girls are getting," especially the "cultural messages."

In fact, these cultural messages begin shortly after birth. She pointed to a McGill University study of birth announcements printed in newspapers. Words like "proud" were used to announce the births of boys, whereas words like "happy" or "delighted" were used to announce the births of girls.

Sports to movies Sexist word choice can even be heard at the local hockey rink.

One son plays hockey, and she often hears coaches derisively call their male players "ladies" if they feel that they are not playing to their full potential, or "you skate like a girl."

Her son also plays basketball at a drop-in centre.

"I have never seen a girl play basketball," she said, even though it is a coed program. "The girls just did not feel comfortable or accepted."

She said there was a need for coed sports, because otherwise, "girls are not (seen as) allies, teammates or friends."

In the early 1970s, in the United States, a change the law mandated that female sports needed to be funded at the same level as male sports at publicly funded schools.

Desmond Devoy/Metroland Rachel Giese, editor-at-large for Chatelaine magazine, scans the audience for hands to suggest ideas for what society believes a real man should be like, during her presentation at the #MeToo conference at the Perth Royal Canadian Legion on Friday, Sept. 28.

This led to a 900 per cent rise in female sports.

Away from the gym, and over at the cinema, the 2013 animated Disney movie Frozen proved to be "such a lightning rod for gender" (including a blink-and-youmay-miss-it shot of a same-sex family.) "I know a lot of boys who love that movie," but are afraid to say so, she said.

The popular Harry Potter movies, even though they were based on books written by a female, J.K. Rowling, show Harry, a white male, as "the chosen one."

"Gender roles are changing," said Giese. "A lot of people feel conflicted about this."

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DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@ metroland.com Perth's police services board has voted to ask town council to consider reducing speed limits across town.

The PSB voted to ask council to reduce the average speed limit from 50 kilometres per hour to 40 km/h, during its Oct. 25 meeting.

Resident Peter Kelly, accompanied by his wife Dr. Christian Colby, and Mary Street resident Mary Young, said that speeding continues to be "a situation which troubles us."

During the election campaign, Kelly and Colby started petitions, both online and in print, which attracted more than 200 names, and was signed by seven council candidates five of whom were successful in getting elected to the new term.

"Our speed limit is 50,"

said Kelly. But, if a pedestrian is hit by a vehicle that is doing the speed limit, there is an "80 per cent chance of being killed. And that's our speed limit," said Kelly, citing numbers from Star Edmonton. That report found that the survival rate of being hit by a vehicle travelling at 40 km/h is 60 per cent, at 50 km/h is 20 per cent, but that at 60 km/h, the rate is reduced to zero.

"Reduce the speed limit in our town ... that's crucial," said Kelly. Along with reducing the speed limit, he said he wanted to see: 1. The elimination of speed corridors by placing four-way stops where applicable on residential streets 2. Use speed bumps where applicable 3. Use photo radar to catch speeders 4. Modify walk lights at some corners 5. Zero-tolerance policy

Desmond Devoy/Metroland Perth police services board member Eric Halpin looks up from some pre-meeting reading on Thursday, Oct. 25, as OPP Staff Sgt. Marc Hemmerick finishes off some paperwork before the start of the Perth police services board meeting in the town council chambers.

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on amplified muffler systems Kelly himself has had three near-misses with cars making turns at the intersection of Wilson and Foster streets. Young also said that she has nearly been hit at the intersection of Isabella and Wilson streets. He asked that the town "sync lights so that they (vehicles) don't have a light to turn," as pedestrians are trying to cross with their "walk" sign.

"It's important we get police enforcement," said Kelly.

For Young, who has lived on Mary Street for decades, she noted that her street, and Isabella, are being used as a throughstreet between Wilson and Drummond, and, as such, "I know how difficult it is for me to back out of my driveway with cards parked on either side (of my driveway) and cars speeding past," Young said of her challenges as a driver. "We want to drive in our town with respect."

While he said he was sympathetic to the trio's issues, according to traffic study reports done by the town, "there were very few incidents of speeding noted," said PSB member Eric Halpin. "There will always be people who push the envelope and speed."

Coun. Jim Graff, who chairs the PSB, added that, as a driver at the Gore and Foster intersection himself, he gets confused as to whether he can turn or not.

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OPP Staff Sgt. Marc Hemmerick told the board that all of the officers that are assigned to the Lanark County detachment take traffic safety seriously, and that all OPP vehicles carry "speed measuring devices." However, for officers, "one of the biggest challenges is resources," said Hemmerick. "We do have a finite amount of resources."

In his "personal experience," Hemmerick said that because Perth "is a smaller town," that "it's the

accelerating and volumes issue," that is the biggest concern. When the OPP has looked at the issue along Gore Street, for example, the "median speed is always under 50 km/h ... this is just my personal experience."

But Kelly returned to the debate, saying that, in his experience, drivers do speed, maybe "not in rush hour. Speeding is not there when it (the road) is full."

But on nonpeak times, "it's like a highway down Wilson. I wish you could see what I see."

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"I was in the wrong," he said, referring to one occasion. "I was making a righthand turn on a green. It shook me up that I could have hit someone. It can be very confusing."

Graff agreed with Halpin's earlier assertion about the perception of speeding.

"What can be considered as speeding is (actually) acceleration," said Graff. "It's how quickly they (drivers) get to 50," though speedy acceleration "is not conducive to

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HOUSING STUDY FOR COUNTY, SMITHS FALLS APPROVED The following are items discussed during the regular Lanark County council meeting held Wednesday, Oct. 24 at the county administration building in Perth.

Council has approved in principle the Housing Study for Lanark County and Smiths Falls, which aims to assess housing needs and analyze demand while providing concrete actions.

Social services director Emily Hollington, in her previous role as housing renewal co-ordinator, presented the study at the community services committee meeting earlier this month. The process to holistically assess the county's housing situation began in February under council direction.

Hollington explained the process included Statistics Canada data, input from local municipal planners and service managers, data from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, as well as public consultation that included three public meetings, public and service provider surveys, and feedback from about 300 residents and 20 service providers.

The study examined trends in age distribution, household size, tenure (renter/ owner), median household income and prevalence of low-income. Priority areas were identified, including a need to improve access to affordable housing; a need to improve housing options (including accessible units); a need for additional supportive services partnered with perma-

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Hollington outlined five strategic directions, including increasing the supply of affordable housing with a schedule to meet and maintain service level standards; planning for a diverse range of housing choices; stabilizing and revitalizing the current social housing stock; ensuring an adequate supply of appropriate, supportive and universal housing; and educating the community on local housing needs and demands and offer incentives to developers building affordable housing.

Hollington said the study will be used to inform the county's 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan.

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PORT ELMSLEY ACTOR BRINGS REAL WORLD ACTING LESSONS TO PERTH'S FULL CIRCLE THEATRE DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@metroland.com Allison Graham hopes she won't reduce her students to tears - though she has been asked by students how they can cry real tears on stage.

Graham, who has hosted acting classes before in Ottawa, has been leading acting classes at the Full Circle Theatre, 26 Craig St., in Perth, from Sept. 24 and will continue to Nov. 5.

On Friday, Sept. 7, she returned to the Full Circle stage, where she has trod the boards before - playing Meryl Streep's character in the local production of August: Osage County, the play

by Tracey Letts, later made into a movie.

Graham was accepted to the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles, where she studied theatre for two years. She also studied creative writing at Pasadena City College. She returned to Canada in 2000, and works in Ottawa, Toronto, and Montreal. She has appeared in movies, as well as 30 production

titles, such as Da Vinci's Inquest, Being Erica, The Ron James Show, Stargate: Atlantis, Rumours, The Best Laid Plans (portions of which were filmed in Perth), and many others.

She is sometimes recognized for playing Ricky's lawyer in Trailer Park Boys 3: Don't Legalize It, but auditioned for a role in fellow Canadian David Cameron's epic blockbuster, Titanic, in the 1990s. (She recalls waiting for her audition alongside the likes of John Cusack, and another Canadian actress, Kim Cattrall, who would later find fame on the Sex in the City series.)

When she arrived in Los Angeles, "I had no idea what I was doing," she said. And even now, the scramble for work can be difficult. If she spends 30 to 40 days in front of a camera, she considers it to be a good year. And on the audition circuit in Toronto, she would average two successes out of, say, 60 auditions. And the lead time to prepare for an audition could be short, with a script arriving by email from her agent at 3 p.m., for which she would have to memo-

rize a portion in time for an audition the next day.

"It's a tough, tough business," said Graham. But, "you don't ever want to squash their (students') dreams."

But Graham also points out that there are good, funny, intelligent people to be found in the business as well. She called comedian Ron James "just the funniest guy," to work with, while the drama Da Vinci's Inquest (19982006) had "one of the first producers who took a chance on me," when she was cast as an undercover police officer. She has even worked alongside the countryand-western singer turned actor Billy Ray Cyrus.

There has been little room for stage fright in her classes.

"I want the kids up as frequently as possible," said Graham, as there will be "a lot of scene work."

One of the less glamorous, and shameful, parts of the acting life, especially for women, has been the "casting couch" mentality, brought into sharp focus last autumn with the spectacular down-

fall of former Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein. This very weekend, former CBS CEO Les Moonves departed from his position following similar complaints of harassment and undermining female actresses who did not acquiesce to his sexual demands.

"I've never had any unfortunate propositions associated with getting a job," she said. "I have not implemented that into any of my classes in the past ... That whole casting couch thing has never happened to me."

When she helped co-create a show, "we looked at people we know we liked," she said. In fact, casting agents can often tell in the first few seconds, from someone's demeanour, if they will do well at an audition.

One predatory practice she will be touching on is not paying an agent upfront. "They get paid when you get paid," she said.

Just as painting can come with different forms - impressionist, surrealist, watercolour - so too are there different acting types, such as the Stanislavski Method, or, Method Acting for short.

Desmond Devoy/Metroland Actor Allison Graham poses on the stage of the Full Circle Theatre in Perth on Sept. 7. She will be leading a series of acting classes at the theatre starting on Sept. 24.

(Konstantin Stanislavski, 18631938, wrote one of the definitive acting textbooks, An Actor Prepares, published in 1936.)

Another request from students? "'I want to learn how to cry.' That's not what you're learning. You're trying to access an emotion."

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'WE CANNOT BE ALLIES UNTIL WE RECOGNIZE OUR PRIVILEGE,' SAYS AMANDA ROGERS, A HARM REDUCTION OUTREACH WORKER AT HIV/AIDS REGIONAL SERVICES DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@metroland.com With Jian Ghomeshi back in the headlines, and Brett Kavanagh struggling through his nomination process for the U.S. Supreme Court that very day, what better time to talk about the #MeToo movement.

On the same day that Kavanagh's nomination was moved from the committee stage toward a full vote in the U.S. Senate, and when the former CBC Radio host had made an unwelcome return to the public consciousness with an essay on his troubles in The New York Review of Books, "it's timely that we're having this con-

versation," said Amanda Rogers, a harm reduction outreach worker at HARS (HIV/AIDS Regional Services) in Kingston. Rogers welcomed attendees from across the county to the "What Now? Boys and Men in the Era of #MeToo," conference, presented by What Now? Lanark County, at the Royal Canadian Legion in Perth on Friday, Sept. 28.

"We cannot be allies until we recognize our privilege," she said.

Rogers further defined privilege saying that it is an unearned characteristic that makes life a little bit easier.

"It doesn't mean that you didn't work hard in some area of your life," she said.

Rogers said that we now live in a time where celebrities from BeyoncĂŠ to Taylor Swift to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are calling themselves feminists, which is great.

"But we can't forget where it came from," said Rogers' coworker, Jackie Smith, a women and HIV/AIDS (WHAI) co-ordinator for HARS. Violent, misogynistic behaviour has been "normalized for

decades and centuries," Rogers said.

Even today, if a woman goes to the bar and is touched by a man in an non-consensual manner, or a woman is raped on campus and does not report it, the cycle continues.

"What about all of the people who have been silenced for years, who missed out on opportunities?" asked Rogers, who expressed that so many lives have been ruined by sexism and gender-based violence.

Even as society is getting more attuned to the issue, Smith said that young men and women are asking: "How are they supposed to behave?"

The crowd was then divided up to talk about the issue of feminism, and what it means to them.

"They feel it (feminism) was a label that carried a lot of baggage," said Ramsey Hart, executive director of The Table Community Food Centre, speaking on behalf of his group. "A lot of women in my group did not want to identify as feminists."

Suggestions from other groups included a call to "Smash the patriarchy!" to the more sub-

dued "teaching boys emotional literacy," and to have women supporting women and male allies.

"There is a misconception around feminism," said Smith, that feminists are "man haters ... (who) want to kill all men. I don't know about you, but I've never met anyone like that. It's just about equality of the sexes."

Uneven Statistics The statistics continue to be sobering, even with plenty of lip service paid to gender equality, with women only making up 21.6 per cent of corporate boards that make up the Financial Post 500 companies. While the Trudeau cabinet has gender parity, the House of Commons where they are drawn from is only 26 per cent female, and as of 2015, 20 per cent of municipal councillors are female, with only 18 per cent of mayors in Canada being female.

At home, in 2010, women perform 50.1 hours of unpaid child care - double the number for men, according to Statistics Canada. In terms of housework, women dedicate 13.8 hours to housework, while men, on average, spend 8.3 hours.

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Desmond Devoy/Metroland Amanda Rogers, a harm reduction outreach worker with HARS (HIV/AIDs Regional Services) of Kingston, speaks at the #MeToo conference at the Perth Royal Canadian Legion on Friday, Sept. 28.

"Women are also working fulltime jobs right now," said Smith, before home chores are added into the mix.

But even at the office, or on the factory floor, or other place of business, women in the workforce continue to earn less than men, said Rogers, with the 30 per cent wage gap continuing to exist. But, two-thirds of part-time workers are women, she said.

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constitute an overwhelming majority is that they make up 87 per cent of the victims of sexual offences, according to Statistics Canada.

Rogers said that she can see "a more inclusive feminist wave," coming.

Jeff Mills, the co-ordinator of community development at the Mills Community Support Corporation in Almonte, noted that "we are seeing the shelters full.

We want that problem solved ... people are coming to me over and over, saying 'I don't have anywhere to go.'"

Smith said that she has worked at women's shelters in Kingston and Toronto and they are full.

"We turn women away every day," she said.

Erin Lee, executive director of the Lanark County Interval House, said that "we have to challenge, locally, about what is our

community doing," when it comes to housing. Issues like high rents and poverty mean that "women (are) staying in bad relationships," she said.

Fraser Scantlebury, regional director of the United Way of Lanark County, made mention of Judge Kavanagh (now, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Kavanagh), and his accuser, Dr. Christine Blasey Ford.

"Ford garnered a lot of sympathy because she seemed so vulnerable," said Scantlebury, unlike Anita Hill whose 1991 testimony against Judge Clarence Thomas during his Supreme Court nomination process.

Even so, both Hill and Ford "got so much flack for coming forward," said Smith. "That's why women are so scared to come out."

Further to this, only three per cent of people charged with rape are likely to see a conviction against them.

Ford, meanwhile, "gets

death threats daily. That's what happens when you are vocal," said Smith.

The Future So what does the future hold?

"I have a boy," said Smith of her son. "Raising boys, that's where it shifts."

The presenters stressed that feminism can also be good and even liberating for men, not only in setting up clear boundaries, rights, and responsibilities, but also for male mental health.

Rogers said another shift that society is dealing with is that "language is always changing" and your vocabulary from high school might not be appropriate in polite company today.

"It's OK to make mistakes. People want to do good," she said. "Being politically correct in our language is not a bad thing. We will make mistakes. We learn from our mistakes."

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Father's death Tarasick asked Shams to recall that fateful day in 2011 when her father died.

"I spoke to him that morning, before he was assassinated," said Shams. "He said he would be home that night. 'I will be home by 8 p.m.,'" she recalled him saying. Eight o'clock came and went. Then, it was 9 p.m. "No sign of him," she recalled. "Hard times come. We all fell apart."

She had conflict with her mother about attending school. Her mother told her that "I lost your dad. I can't lose you."

That is when the Toronto Star, Canada's

largest circulation newspaper (who own Metroland Media which publishes this newspaper), heard of her story. Reporter Paul Watson had known Shams and her family since she was nine, and he, along with editor Michael Cooke, helped get her out of Afghanistan.

The call came suddenly from Watson that she needed to get her travel documents together quickly. (She had to change the SIM card in her cellphone every 24 hours lest the Taliban track her down.)

"You have done your part. Let us help you get to your next part ... Get all of your documents, we will bring you to Canada," Shams recalls Watson saying. "They knew what I wanted to be."

While her mother had her concerns, she let her daughter go: "Your dad could see your potential. I won't stop you."

New life She got accepted to a new life in Ottawa.

"Ashbury (College) was the first school to accept me on a scholarship," said Shams. "I had no idea where Canada was, what Canada looks like."

And when she arrived in Toronto, "it was all white!" she said, remembering her amazement.

She arrived not knowing English. Despite an "amazing host family," and a great education, the learning curve was steep. In one class she asked, "Who is this Shakespeare guy?" In another class, she asked: "What is an essay?"

"The school where I went was supportive.

I cannot say I did it (graduated). I can say we did it. It was the country, it was the community, it was the support ... which I needed to graduate," she said.

Desmond Devoy/Metroland Student Roya Shams speaks to the Perth chapter of the Canadian Federation of University Women at the Royal Canadian Legion on Oct. 15.

Tarasick asked why she chose law for her postgraduate work.

"Women's rights (in places like Afghanistan) are written in stone. To help me to change that, I need the background. I need to know how it is done," she said. "There is no question," she said, that one day she will return to Afghanistan. "I really want to go back, as soon as possible ... The country needs human capital."

(She still buys a phone card every Friday to call her mother back in Kandahar.)

"I think your father is looking down right now and he is very proud," said Tarasick.

"You inspire all of us here tonight."

"We are all hoping for peace in Afghanistan," concluded Shams.

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In a room full of fellow university women, one young Afghan woman stood out.

Not only was Roya Shams younger than most attending the meeting of the Perth chapter of the Canadian Federation of University Women at the Royal Canadian Legion branch on Monday, Oct. 15, but the story of how she got to university, and out of her native Afghanistan, was fraught with danger for her and her family.

Shams' father was a police officer, who believed that his daughters were just as entitled to an education as his sons.

In 2011, he was killed by the Taliban, forcing Shams to drop out of school and go into hiding. But, thanks to the help of Toronto Star reporter Paul Watson, who had written stories about Shams and her father, helped her get a scholarship to attend Ashbury College in Ottawa's upscale Rockcliffe Park neighbourhood. She finished high school and she is now in her fourth year of studies at the University of Ottawa, studying international development and globalization, with plans to go on to law school.

"What a story it is," said Madeleine Tarasick, of the Kingston chapter of Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan, who interviewed Shams on stage before the packed house. "She's packed quite a life into 24 years!"

Tarasick reminded the women present that the "Taliban came into power when she (Shams) was a toddler ... she had to live with the Taliban as a child," though the Taliban was later overthrown by a western coalition that included Canadian troops in 2001.

Secret education "I was very fortunate to grow up in a house that was very liberal," said Shams, beginning her part of the presentation. "I'm super privileged to have that."

She came from a large family of four boys and five girls, though her father made no distinction about gender. "They are my children," she said. "My father believed in education," which is why several of her siblings are successful in the fields of engineering, military, medicine, journalism, and education.

"I'm the last one. I'm the troublemaker!" she joked.

During the reign of the Taliban, when girls were not permitted to go to school and get an education, her parents made sure that she and her sisters were able to get an education, in the basement of their house.

"They taught us by candle," she remembered of her home in Kandahar province. "It was something hush-hush ... I would lie down on the floor and do my work."

Even after the Taliban were overthrown, "school in Kandahar is nothing like it is here." She went to school in a tent where "some days teachers show up, some days your teachers don't show up." The tent provided little protection against the bitter winds of winter, or the searing heat of summer. And there were no desks.

Even after the Taliban were overthrown, they continued a guerrilla campaign against civilians, and "the Taliban singled out your

father," said Tarasick. "(The) Taliban wants to keep you (women) at home ... married at 13," said Shams.

"They want you to have an abusive relationship."

The antidote to this is to "educate women ... Giving them choice, nothing can stop them." She wanted to "get my revenge by educating their (Taliban's) children."

Before his death, Shams endured an attack on her and other schoolgirls.

"We ran. They threw stones at us," she said. The next morning, she asked her father if she could stay home. "Your tongue is not burned," he replied, meaning she could still participate in class. "You go to school."

But the girls did take precautions though, choosing not to bring their books in school bags, but hidden in grocery bags, making it look like they were on their way to the market so as not to arouse suspicion from the Taliban.

By the time she was 11, "I started teaching.

I was not perfect," she remembered, following up on her father's advice: "Whatever you learn, transfer it."

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I'M NOT RUDE, I JUST CAN'T HEAR YOU SOMETIMES YELL AT ME IF YOU NEED TO, WRITES STEPHANIE GRAY

reasons, fluid does not drain from the inner ear, which subsequently damages the tiny hairs therein and causes delightful things such as ear fullness and pressure, weird tinnitus, vertigo (which is NOT nearly as fun as the U2 song by the same name) and, eventually, hearing loss.

I've had this for a few years and it's considered to be late stage because I have lost about half my hearing in my left ear. I have a hearing aid that helps somewhat, but I rely a LOT on my good ear. I have hoped to not be one of the 15 per cent of people who get Meniere's in both ears.

Just before Thanksgiving weekend I was having a flare-up, but imagine my alarm when, on the Saturday, I found I could not hear well in the good ear.

I might have panicked a

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I kind of went into orbit over a head cold recently.

I usually don't get overly upset about these things because, jeepers, it's just a head cold. But there were extenuating circumstances.

See, I kinda went a little deaf. More than usual.

I've mentioned before I have a joyful thing called Meniere's Disease. It's a frustrating condition that is sketchy on causes and treatments. It generally affects only one ear. For unknown

little.

Family gatherings that weekend, while awesome, were a bit distressing. My hearing aid and my disabled good ear could not process the cacophony of sound. I had to practically sit on my

“I have a joyful thing called Meniere's Disease.”

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mother's lap to hear her something about the pitch of her voice made it almost impossible.

I started thinking about lip-reading classes and technological gadgets that

would convert everything to text.

Thanksgiving Sunday (the day I was cooking our big meal) featured a trip to emerge. Sometimes oral steroids are used with Meniere's to try to prevent sudden hearing loss from worsening. (It didn't work with the left ear, but I remember it did help my arthritic knees feel pretty good for a week.)

Things got even better when I woke up Monday with a doozy of a head cold.

Not helpful.

Over the next few days there were calls to my ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, lots of anxiety, and another trip to emerge.

Although no one really knows what causes Meniere's, stress is a possible culprit. (Stress seems to be generally unhelpful for

most things, unless you're really good at turning it into anticipation. Working on that.) It was tricky to try not to be stressed about losing my hearing in both ears. I didn't really win at that.

When I finally got to my ENT doc, he referred me to a colleague for an emergency appointment the next day for a possible injection of steroids directly into the ear.

(Yep.) Oh boy! A needle in the ear! Whatever. Bring it. Fix me.

Long story short, there was no needle. Tests showed there didn't seem to be nerve damage in the good ear, and since I hadn't had any vertigo (phew), the emergency ENT guy felt I was having a flare-up in the bad ear and, combined with the head cold, my eustachian tubes were messed up and causing

air pressure fluctuations, which was affecting my hearing.

So, I guess I kind of panicked over a head cold. But those extenuating circumstances....

Things are better, but not quite back to "normal" yet, so please continue to yell at me. It does look a little more hopeful than it did at least.

By the way, I'm avoiding caffeine these days because it can make tinnitus worse (although I'm not entirely convinced). I apologize to everyone who has had to endure my panicky, severely under-caffeinated self these last few weeks.

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Volunteers needed Right now, Devine said the project is still in phase one with the recruitment of more than 30 project team members. "These are members of our community, community leaders, service and business organizations, our partners that all work together to provide and support business."

The first project team meeting was held Aug. 28 at the county's municipal office in Perth, where an overview of the project and training session was held. OMAFRA regional advisor Katie Nolan also provided guidance.

However, the big push right now is retaining 60 to 70 volunteer visitors by November to conduct the approximately 95 to 110 confidential business interviews. The business selection is to be completed by December, with random business visits to run from January to March 2019.

The creation of a resource network is another integral piece to the process, which is where the county's economic development committee, lower tier municipalities, partners and agencies can all be involved.

"We set up the resource network to be able to respond to the issues or opportunities that come back from the feedback the businesses give us (through the visits)," Devine stated. "We want

to ensure we have a broad resource network set up so that those responses can be swift and immediate to those businesses. A BR+E program is only as good as responding to those and giving referrals because if a business complains about something or makes a suggestion or wants a follow-up and that follow-up is never done, the whole point of a BR+E is really watered down."

Through the network, red and green flag items will be flagged.

"Red flags are those kind of items where a business may be identifying that they're having major challenges. For example, maybe that business is going to close or maybe they can't get the labour they need ..." she said. "Green flags are sometimes good things where a business may be expanding or they know other businesses that want to come into the community and we can support that ..."

Coun. Bill Dopson (Montague Reeve) believed the project was "positive and proactive" but wondered how businesses would be selected for visits.

Devine said businesses will be selected at random based on a stratified table of the different sectors in the county. "What we know is the number of businesses in Lanark County and the number of businesses within each sector in Lanark County," she answered. "We want to start with that and ensure that when we do select businesses, we select businesses that are a fair representation of those key sectors in your community based on the Lanark County Strategic Plan as well."

He questioned if not-for-profit organizations would be included in those visits. Devine indicated they could and have in past BR+E projects, but that will be something the project team will determine. " ... It's certainly not that they're not valuable in our community, so can we include them?

Absolutely ..." she noted.

For more information on the progress of the BR+E project, visit valleycfdc.com/brande.

Presently, 25 volunteers have been recruited, but the project is in need of more. Those interested in participating in volunteer business visits should contact Teri Devine at 613-283-7002 ext.

111, 613-207-5940 or email bre@valleycfdc.com.

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The County of Lanark is taking action to ensure its existing businesses are fully supported for the future.

On July 31, the launch of a county-wide Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E) Project was announced. The project is a partnership between the county and Valley Heartland Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC) and comes out of the action plans from Lanark County's recently completed strategic plan.

County councillors received further insight into the roll-out of the program during a presentation from Valley Heartland CFDC regional economic development officer Stacie Lloyd and BR+E co-ordinator Teri Devine, at the Aug. 29 economic development committee meeting in Perth.

Lloyd said since approval of the strategic plan in December, funding was secured and Devine was hired in June to oversee the project over the next year. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge of the BR+E model as an advisor with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) and as former economic development officer with the Municipality of North Grenville.

The BR+E concept, an OMAFRA model in place since 1998, is an "action-oriented, communitybased and volunteer driven project," Devine said.

"They (OMAFRA) provide the tools for the project ... and have delivered over 260 projects successfully across Ontario. As Stacie mentioned, I've been involved in a couple of them over the years," she continued.

Devine is passionate about BR+E. "I believe in it. I know most jobs in our communities come from the businesses that are already here so we need to work with those businesses, nurture those businesses and identify the opportunities to help them grow and continue to create jobs in our communities. This is a great way to do that."

The project, which will span a year, involves the recruitment and training of volunteers to conduct confidential visits with local businesses. "It's face-to-face interviews with businesses done

by volunteers," Devine explained. "We gather volunteers, they sign confidentiality agreements and go out to do the business visits for us, which is great community capacity building.

During that time as well, businesses may provide input, feedback, comments, complaints, whatever that is. We address those issues as well."

The data is collected through a standardized survey of 66 questions, including a section of 15 questions specific to Lanark County's communities.

"So there's a lot of data and a lot of great information that we gather to support your efforts in economic development," she stated.

With all data in hand, the information will be analyzed and an action plan will be produced "for implementation with county council and the community."

That conclusion of the project with that action plan is set for July 2019.

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MOOSE HIDE CAMPAIGN LETS MEN SHOW SOLIDARITY AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@metroland.com On OPP Cons. Greg Streng's police uniform, you'll see the familiar black and blue - and you'll also see a patch of brown.

The square, hanging off of a pin, may be small, but it is mighty in so far as the story it has to tell and the message it sends, especially to women fleeing domestic violence.

When a man wears it, "you promise to honour, respect and care for women and children," explained Brian Jackson, the outreach and operations manager for the Moose Hide Campaign Development Society. You also promise to "speak out on this issue."

Pointing to Streng, Jackson said he was "humbled" to see it being worn on his uniform. When he sees the moose hide on the uniforms of RCMP officers, he has seen it "remove tension from the get-go" during some police calls, something he said he is grateful for.

Sadly, there are too many domestic assault calls to go around, and, according to Statistics Canada, every six days, a woman is

Lanark County OPP Cons. Greg Streng killed in Canada by an intimate partner, and Indigenous women are killed at six times the rate of non-Indigenous women.

(Other Statistics Canada numbers include that one in four women will be assaulted on a college or university campus before they graduate, while there is a daily average of 7,969 women and children staying in shelters every night, as of 2014.)

Jackson was speaking - and speaking out - at the "What Now? Boys and Men in the Era of #MeToo" presented by What Now? Lanark County, was held at the Royal Canadian Legion in Perth on Friday, Sept. 28.

Thank You!

To voters in Tay Valley Township who voted in the municipal election, and to those of you who supported my candidacy for Councillor, Sherbrooke Ward. I look forward to serving our beautiful community on the new Council. Thank you again!

Sincerely,

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Desmond Devoy photos/Metroland Brian Jackson In the campaign's first year, more than 25,000 squares were distributed, and recently, the one millionth square was handed out.

The society hopes to have more than 10 million squares distributed, and he hopes to "get one million people fasting on the same day," said Jackson.

For Indigenous men, like himself, fasting can be an important way of both "checking in" and centering one's self spiritually.

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"Our theory of change has been based on activating men and boys," said Jackson. In essence, "to be better men."

Part of the strength of his movement comes, in part, through "a massive growing of consciousness," in part through the #MeToo movement.

But, he said that he and other Indigenous men also check in with what he called a "Wise Aunties Council," just to make sure "Is this OK?" if they are looking to do something.

Among his Indigenous community, women "are held in the highest places of power."

This was not Jackson's first time to Perth. He and the society attended the Festival of the Maples in April.

"It went well," said Jackson. "A lot of people sought us out." A man he met in particular was "very grateful that we were there.

We handed out hundreds of pins that day. That's hundreds of conversations" that were started.

(They also attended the Healthy Living Festival in Smiths Falls last summer and they were "very well received there," said Erin Lee, the executive director of Lanark County Interval House.)

"I'm not perfect," he said. "As men, we have a place of privilege," which they need to use to "break the cycle."

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Board of Directors Seeks New Members The Board of Directors is the governing body of Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital (PSFDH) and is responsible for exercising governance authority and setting policy direction.

PSFDH is seeking talented, engaged members of our community to join in the pursuit of its vision by participating as a voluntary member on the Board of Directors.

Applications are to fill vacancies for a two-year renewable term on the PSFDH Board of Directors. PSFDH is a multi-site, fully accredited general public hospital, offering a wide range of primary and secondary care to Beckwith Township, Drummond-North Elmsley Township, Elizabethtown-Kitley Township, Lanark Highlands Township, Merrickville-Wolford Township, Montague Township, Town of Perth, Rideau Lakes Township, Town of Smiths Falls and Tay Valley Township.

PRAYER AND PUBLIC SERVICE REV. KEN DAVIS SPEAKS TO THE ELECTION PROCESS KEN DAVIS Column

Once again we had a chance to "have our say" and participate in the selection of leaders for Perth and the surrounding townships - with a municipal election. Before the election, I was fortunate to be with many citizens of Perth at the all candidates forum held at Farrell Hall, ably moderated by Brian Perkin of Lake 88.

The room was packed with people standing along the walls. This by itself was very encouraging. There were people from all walks of life and we each had an equal opportunity to submit questions that would be put to the candidates. Of course each of us came for our own reasons.

And whether we came to show support for a particular

candidate, to learn more about the candidates or to hear them speak to issues close to our hearts, there was something for everyone.

As a Christian in Perth, I was there to inform my prayers about the election and to raise a concern about the need for more safe and affordable housing in our town.

Then after hearing what the candidates had to say, I made my decisions and voted.

While the election is now over and the mayor, deputy mayor and council have a new mandate to steward the resources of our town and serve the public good, the work of those of us citizens is not over.

Whether we voted for all who were elected or voted at all, we have a mandate of our own.

We can give thanks for all who were willing to put themselves out there for election to a public office. Those we have elected need our support, encouragement, input and prayer. If anyone thinks that people of faith are not committed to or have any responsibilities in the so called "political" realm, they have not

read the New Testament. We are enjoined and commanded to "Fear God" and "Honour the King" - which means revere and give our highest allegiance to Almighty God and respect human authority.

Through St. Paul God also wrote to us: "I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people - for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness ..." And there are other instructions to God's people in Holy Scripture to seek the prosperity of every community in which we live.

So whether we openly supported or worked for particular candidates or have issues that we want to see addressed for the benefit all citizens, we now are praying for all those newly authorized to lead and serve our town: "God guide them, and uphold them and prosper all whom they serve.

Amen" The Reverend Kenneth O. Davis is the pastor at St. James the Apostle (Anglican) Church, Perth. He can be reached at stjamesperth.rector@gmail.com.

To apply, complete and submit an application form indicating your areas of interest, accompanied by a resume and references. Application forms and other supporting documents are available at www.psfdh.on.ca.

Time commitments for this volunteer position are approximately 15-20 hours per month (inclusive of Board and Committee meetings.) To meet the eligibility requirements, you are subject to the qualifications of Directors as identified in the Corporation By-Laws and found on the application form. The selection is based in part on an assessment of needs for a skills-based board and at the current time, there is a need for financial/accounting, legal and/or labour relations expertise.

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Applicants requiring accommodation through the recruitment/interview process are encouraged to contact the Corporate Office at 613-283-2330 ext. 1129 for assistance. We appreciate your interest; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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LANARK COUNTY EARNS NOD FOR EFFORTS TO SUPPORT POLLINATORS Efforts by Lanark County to move elements of its Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) Program forward have earned it an honourable mention for a 2018 Pollinator Advocate Award.

"We are thrilled that the county was nominated by the Canadian Wildlife Federation for the 2018 Pollinator Advocate Award presented by the North American Pollinator Protection Campaign and the Pollinator Partnership," explained Coun. Brian Campbell (Tay Valley deputy reeve), who chairs the county's public works committee. "Lanark County received an honourable mention for demonstrating great efforts to support pollinators in the community."

The IVM program includes several initiatives that benefit native pollinators, such as a public awareness campaign, alien invasive plant control, an Adopt-a-Road program, the creation of pollinator habitat patches, developing a native seed mix for seeding disturbed roadside areas, and testing the effectiveness of monarch habitat restoration on roadsides.

The enhanced Adopt-a-Road program aims to restore pollinator-friendly habitat.

Participants spot and report invasive plants and noxious weeds, such as wild parsnip and phragmites, which helps to effectively control infestations and restore native habitats.

Once infestations are removed, participants can choose to take part in road allowance rehabilitation by planting.

"Adopt-a-Road participants and volunteers are a great addition to the county's IVM plan as they provide more resources to help us remove invasive species and plant, water and monitor pollinator patches," explained Janet Tysick, public works business manager.

In 2018, the county allocated additional staff resources toward digging and mowing in many areas of county road allowances.

They followed up by clipping and disposing of any flower heads to prevent wild parsnip from reseeding those sections. This supplemented the roadside spraying program and resulted in areas with very light to no wild

parsnip, where infestations had been previously high.

In 2017, the county created "pollinator patches" in accessible locations to determine which plants were most successful for future planting. Plants were chosen based on the pollinators they attract and their bloom times, so that habitat for butterflies, bees, flies, wasps and hummingbirds is available from April to October.

"We purchased and planted more than 400 pollinator-friendly plants in 2017, and in 2018 added more than 500 to the roadside to try to reduce wild parsnip infestation and increase pollinator habitat," explained Michelle Vala, vegetation management intern.

"Staff identified key areas where wild parsnip had been reduced to minimal numbers and planted large patches with native plants. In the last two years, we've also provided pollinator-friendly plants to volun-

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teers keen to help reduce re-infestation and provide new pollinator habitat."

Following construction projects, seed and mulch (hydro-seeding) is applied to bare, disturbed areas.

In conjunction with vegetation experts, the county developed an improved, customized mix that includes 12 pollinator-supportive plants, including common milkweed, black-eyed Susan, wild bergamot, blue vervain, boneset, four aster species and three goldenrod species.

"The goal is to continuously reseed those disturbed areas to improve pollinator habitat across the county," Vala said.

The county has also developed a seed mix without mulch to apply to test sections of roadside. This overseeding trial includes showy wildflowers that are naturally established in the road allowance and is based on their attractiveness to pollinators.

"This provides the potential for seeding large areas with more pollinator-friendly plants in a cost-effective manner," Tysick said.

To further efforts related to the IVM program, the county will soon be engaging in a new program with the Canadian Wildlife Federation. Details to follow soon.

"All of these efforts demonstrate Lanark County's ongoing commitment toward the environment," said Warden John Fenik (Perth mayor). "The integrated vegetation management program is a multi-year, multifaceted plan, and we are starting to make great strides."

If you would like more information about Lanark County's IVM plan, please visit the county's website at www.lanarkcounty.ca/ Page1875.aspx or call 613-267-1353.

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REmEmBRANCE DAY mUNICIPAL OFFICE & WASTE SITE HOURS The Municipal Office will be CLOSED on Monday, November 12th in honour of Remembrance Day. The Glen Tay Site will be OPEN on Monday, November 12th.

The Township recognizes the sacrifice made by those who served their country and urges residents to attend one of the many ceremonies planned on Sunday, November 11th throughout the area… Lest we forget.

CHANGE YOUR CLOCK CHANGE YOUR BATTERIES CHECK YOUR ALARmS! Residents are reminded to set their clocks back one hour at 2:00 a.m. Sunday, November 4th, 2018.

This is also a great time to check the batteries in all of your smoke alarms as there is no use in having alarms with flat batteries. Press the button on the front of your alarm and see if it beeps, if it doesn’t then it is time to replace the batteries.

On October 15, 2014, the Ontario Government formally enacted a new law, making carbon monoxide alarms mandatory in all Ontario homes.

WINTER PARKING RESTRICTIONS

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will be in effect for: ALL TOWNSHIP ROADS ALL MUNICIPAL PARKING LOTS December 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019 No parking between 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.

FINE: $50.00 as per By-Law No. 2011-049

As of November 1st, 2018, Brush Waste will no longer be accepted at The Stanleyville Waste Site.

Starting on November 3rd, 2018, Brush Waste will be accepted at the Glen Tay Waste Site ONLY.

APPOINTmENTS TO BOARDS AND COmmITTEES (2018 to 2022 Term)

Desmond Devoy/Metroland Lois Worthen, right, presents the first of two $1,000 cheques to the Rotary Club of Perth.

Accepting the cheque was president Frank Larabie. From left, fellow Rotarians, standing outside of Michael's Table Restaurant were Karen Wilson, Claudette Truelove, and Jim Peden, who sit on the Rotary Club executive in Perth Aug. 27.

RIBFEST KUDOS GARNERS $1,000 DONATION FOR ROTARY CLUB DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@metroland.com The Rotary Club of Perth has received $1,000 from a first-time visitor to its annual Ribfest event.

This year's festival, held

at Last Duel Park, having moved from the Perth Fairgrounds, was a new experience for Lois Worthen.

"I hadn't been to one before," admitted Worthen. "I thought it was run so well.

Rotary did a great job. They didn't miss anything."

There was no grand epiphany about making a donation to the club - simply, "a light bulb went on."

In the past, Worthen has taken part in other charitable events, even taking part See - page 29

Are you looking for a way to become involved in your community?

Tay Valley Township Boards and Committees are a way to make a substantial contribution to your community. Council strongly supports the current Board and Committee structure and relies on the recommendations received from each Board and Committee regarding various issues and ideas. The Township’s Boards and Committees are an integral part of the governance structure.

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Applications are now being accepted to serve on the following Boards and Committees: Committee of Adjustment Fence Viewers Heritage Property Selection Committee History Scholarship Selection Committee

Library Board Pinehurst Cemetery Board Police Services Board Recreation Working Group

Completed applications are being received by the Clerk by email or at the Municipal Office, at the address indicated below, until 12:00 p.m. local time, on November 15th, 2018. Application forms are available at the Municipal Office or on the Township website at http://www.tayvalleytwp.ca/en/municipal-government/committees-and-boards.asp.

Members of the public who are currently serving on boards/committees and are interested in continuing to serve the Township are requested to follow the same submission process.

For further information contact: Amanda Mabo, Clerk Tay Valley Township 217 Harper Road Perth, Ontario K7H 3C6

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Personal information collected from applications is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and will be used to determine qualifications for Boards and Committees. Questions about the collection of Information should be directed to the Clerk at the address indicated above.

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YELLOW BOXES will be delivered to your home Desmond Devoy/Metroland Frank Larabie, left, president of the Perth Rotary Club, accepts the first of two $1,000 cheques from Lois Worthen, at Michael's Table restaurant in Perth Aug. 27.

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in a memorable round of golf with entertainer and singer Wayne Rostad during the Alzheimer Society of Lanark County's annual golf tournament at the Perth Golf Course one year.

Rotary Club of President Frank Larabie said after the cheque presentation that when it came to praise that the club had received for Ribfest, "Lois not only talks about it, but puts her heart and soul into it," he said, After expenses were

paid off, the club raised more than $20,000 from the 2018 Ribfest.

The crowds "saw the difference between the old and new location," Larabie said. "(We have had) so many great comments about how well it went ...

We've already started planning for next year."

The water taxi operating between the Last Duel Park and the Tay Basin was a big hit, and there are plans afoot to run boats to the Poonamalie Lock on the Rideau Canal system, for a 30 to 40 minute ride, which in-

cludes a boxed lunch, for about $25 per person.

The club hosts more than a dozen events each year, but a barbecue at Camp Merrywood outside of Port Elmsley was especially poignant.

While it was attended by the new president of Easter Seals Canada, the event fed more than 200 hungry campers and their supporters, and "it's by far one of the most humbling things we do every year," Larabie said. "(It) inspired the rest of us like nothing else we do all year."

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The family of Elizabeth (Betty) Kehoe would like to thank all who attended our Mom’s wake and funeral service. Thanks to those who sent cards, flowers, donations and offered condolences and support. A special thank you to the staff at Lanark Lodge for their compassion and thoughtfulness to our family at this difficult time. Thanks to Blair and Son Funeral home Perth for their care and guidance. Thanks to Fr. Brian McNally for his kind words, and the choir.

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Just a word of thanks to all the kind people who assisted me after my fall at the arena in Carleton Place, October 14th. It stirs up one’s emotions when so many people offer to help. Special thanks to the very capable woman who called the ambulance and attended to me like at trained nurse, which also helped to calm my husband. I feel very lucky the result wasn’t worse and have recovered quite well. Also special thanks to Kim, Sheryl and Shirley. We were also surprised and pleased when Anne Bowes called to ask about my recovery and to tell us they are giving us tickets for the upcoming Bowes family Christmas concert.

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A lifetime resident of the area, Keith Hamilton passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. He was 77. Keith David Hamilton was born in Winchester on January 28, 1941 to his parents Stanley and Iva Hamilton (nee Bell). He married the first love of his life Mildred Fawcett on August 26, 1963. He married the second love of his life Marjorie Beaupre on September 21, 1996. Keith was dad to Diane, Tom, Brian and Gerry. He was grandpa to Laura, Adam, Dayna, Scott, Jess, Lexie, Kristen, Brittany, Josh, Christine, Rebecca, and Rachelle. He was great-grandpa to Peyton, Aspen Emma and Jaxon. Keith’s pride and joy were his kids, his grandchildren, and his wonderful grandbabies. If you wanted to see Keith smile, plunk a child on his lap.

Grandpa had some shy grandchildren and he paid no attention to that because he would find them and lift them into his arms. After his first wife Mildred he found love with Marjorie; he even quit smoking for her to marry him.

Keith then became dad to Sherry, Rick and Daniel and grandpa to Denis, Jeffrey, Sarah and Alexandra and great-grandpa to Darrick, Mary Kate, and Elias. Keith was a hard worker all his life right up to the last day and he expected the same of his family. Keith was always proud of working for Cruickshank Construction and The Township of Williamsburg. He loved working for Cruickshank’s except for the fact that he had to work away from home, so he left there and went to the Township of Williamsburg to be their grader operator. No one could grade a road like Keith Hamilton. Keith loved his black lab Benjie and he enjoyed travelling. He was a “worry wart” and he would worry about his family all the time. Keith entered the computer age in 2017. He discovered Facebook, YouTube and he started using a cell phone and texting. He had a few issues with getting the hang of it, but he never shied away from asking for help. Keith liked to get calls especially on Father’s Day, Christmas Day, and his birthday. Keith was very particular about the look of his property and he loved working in the garden. Punctuality was very important to Keith and he was never late. He enjoyed playing a good game of checkers and that meant no cheating! He always liked to joke and tease his grandchildren, but they never got to enter the house or leave the house without a hug. Keith is survived by his children Diane Bennett (David) of Smiths Falls, Tom (Kathleen) of South Mountain and Brian (Heather) of St. John’s, New Brunswick. Keith will be fondly remembered by his grandchildren Laura (Billy), Adam, Dayna, Scott (Stefanie), Jessica (Keith), Lexie, Kristen, Brittany, Joshua, Christine (Adam), Rebecca (Ryan), Rachelle and greatgrandchildren Peyton, Aspen and Emma. He was predeceased by his wives Mildred Fawcett and Marjorie Beaupre, his son Gerry, his great-grandson Jaxon, his sister Joyce Leach and his brothers Raymond and Ralph Hamilton. He is also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service was held at the funeral home on Saturday, October 27th at 11 a.m., with Pastor Bruce North officiating. Interment followed at Maple Ridge Cemetery in Chesterville. Pallbearers were Adam Bennett, Scott Hamilton, Keith Fowler, Billy Carley, Joshua Hamilton and John Brugma. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.

Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com

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POMFRET, Mavis

Passed away on Saturday, October 20th 2018 at the age of 88.

She was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Ron Pomfret (2001). Dear mother of Wendy (Ken) Wiman of Tillsonburg and Chris (Bev) Pomfret of Perth. Cherished grandmother of Brett (Lisa) Wiman and Kristie (Randy) Wiman. Great-grandmother of James Wiman.

Family and friends were Mavis’s passion and delight. Spending time with her greatgrandson James was the highlight of her day.

She loved to travel, play bridge, golf, garden, cook and do crafts. She enjoyed teaching bridge for many years in Perth. She appreciated life to its fullest. As per Mavis’s wishes a private family memorial will take place in Perth, Ontario.

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SHANE, Agnes Charlotte

It is with great sadness that the family of Agnes Charlotte Shane (nee. Grignon) announces that she passed away peacefully on October 18th at her home in Extendicare Brampton on Thursday, October 18, 2018, at the age of 89 years. Agnes enjoyed her early years in Sturgeon Falls, ON and left to pursue a nursing career in Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal before her marriage in Montreal in 1957. Agnes was a wonderful mother who will be lovingly remembered by her children, James (Deborah) Shane, Carol Shane and Linda (Paul) Roach. Agnes will also be fondly remembered by her four grandchildren, Amanda, Christopher, Jeremy and Kyle Roach.

Agnes was predeceased by her husband Gerald John Francis Shane (1921 - 2001), her parents Cheri Grignon and Agnes (Fortier) of Sturgeon Falls, ON and siblings Yvette (Albert), Rolande (Tom), Jacqueline (Leo), Therese (William), Jean-Paul (Mary), Rene (Joan) and Fernande. Visitation will take place on Saturday, November 3 at 10:00 AM - 11:30 a.m. at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John St N, Arnprior. A Celebration of Life Mass for Agnes will be held on Saturday, November 3 at 12:00 p.m. noon at St. John Chrysostom Roman Catholic Church 295 Albert St, Arnprior. Interment will follow in the family plot at Malloch Road Cemetery in Arnprior. In memory of Agnes, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada, 20 Eglinton Avenue West, 16th Floor, Toronto, ON M4R 1K8.

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Happy 90th Birthday Marguerite Kirkham!

Friends are invited to join the family for an afternoon tea Sunday November 18, 2018 1:30 to 3:30 pm St James Anglican Church Hall Drummond St. Perth Best wishes only.

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GREEN Richard K.

Rick passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family in hospital, Carleton Place on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 after a hard fought battle with cancer, at the age of 60. Beloved husband and best friend of Ginette (Parizeau) Green. Loving stepfather of Tim Nelson (Violet), Ricky Nelson (Jane) and Christine Crampton.

Cherished grandfather of Jordyn and Shaylen Horner, Cameron McDonald, Cameron Crawford, Julian Nelson, Ali Crampton (Nathan), Lauren Crampton, Brad Nelson (Amber), Bridget (Eric) and Olivia Nelson and proud great grandfather of Troy. Sadly missed by his brother Glen Green (Beth) and Heather Dorken (Keith). Predeceased by his parents Ford and Glenna Green and brothers Russell and Jim Green. Rick will be dearly missed by his nieces and nephews, as well as many friends and his loved sidekick and daddy’s girl “Precious”. Rick loved the outdoors especially fishing and spending time at the lake. Most of all he loved family gatherings. Family and friends celebrated Rick’s life at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 112 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel, followed by interment at Hillcrest Cemetery. Sharing of memories followed at the Blair & Son Reception Centre.

If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society “Wheels of Hope” would be appreciated.

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CHENARD, Edmond Armond Joseph

August 22, 1937 - October 25, 2018 For 81 years, “Ed”, “Gramps”, “Bingo” brightened the lives of those around him with his kindness and unwavering willingness to help others. He will be greatly missed and forever loved by his wife of fiftynine and a half years Muriel (Forbes) Chenard; cherished father of Cynthia Chenard, Jocelyn (Barry) Lamont and Tony (Cathy) Chenard; loving grandfather of Damian, Logan, Jack, Ryan (Stef) and Ally. He was predeceased by his parents Horace and Maria (Godin) Chenard, his 4 brothers and 4 sisters. He will be fondly remembered by friends and extended family for his love of playing cards and dancing, for his bountiful gardens and “fix it” abilities, for singing & theatre shows and guitar sing-a-longs on the front porch. A man of deep faith, Ed loved his church community and being a member of the choir. He was a dedicated and active member of the Knights of Columbus for fifty-nine years. His volunteer community involvement included The Bayshore Tenants Association, Build a Mountain of Food, the Community Christmas Dinner and he was a founding member of the Perth Food Bank. Ed leaves us here to join his grandsons Kyle & Connor in eternal life, having made the world a little better place for those of us who remain. Ed’s wishes were to forgo a wake; all were invited to a Memorial Mass that was Celebrated in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 38 Wilson Street, E., Perth on Tuesday, October 30th, 2018 at 11:00 AM. A reception followed the service in the Blair & Son Family Centre, 15 Gore Street, W., Perth. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Ed’s honour to the “Chemo Clinic” of the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation, 33 Drummond Street W., Perth ON K7H 2K1.

“And everyone who believes in me shall never die.” John 11:26

Donald John Messenger

September 6, 1946 (Collingwood) October 27, 2018 Donald’s courageous battle with cancer ended on Saturday, October 27, 2018, when he passed away peacefully at his Kemptville home.

Throughout his illness, his family, friends and neighbours, along with the professional care of nurses and doctors, provided constant comfort and support. Donald was a dedicated physics, science and math teacher and teacher-librarian at North Grenville District High School for 36 years. The Ferguson Nursery Forest provided him the opportunity for many hours of walking, cycling, crosscountry skiing and nature appreciation. A longtime member and elder (45 years) of St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Kemptville, Donald was very supportive of the ministry and served on committees, taught Sunday School and served as Church Historian. In the community, he did volunteer teaching at the T.R. Leger School, helped with the “Fun with Books” program, and attended “Youngsters of Yore” and Historical Society meetings. He will be dearly missed, but will live on in the hearts of his wife Judy, his daughters Nancy (Steve), Catherine (Darren), Karen (Erik), his brother George, sisters-in-law Marie, Brenda (Ernie), Janice (John), nieces and nephews Moria, Sheila, Carrie, Regan, Dallas and T.J., several cousins, and many close friends. Visitation: Thursday, Nov. 1, 2-4pm and 6-8pm. A Celebration of Donald’s Life: Friday, Nov.2, 2:00pm. Both visitation and service at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Prescott St., Kemptville. Memorial donations to St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church or the Canadian Cancer Society will be gratefully acknowledged by the family.

Crain, Archibald John “Archie”

Archie passed away peacefully at home in Maberly, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, October 22nd, 2018 at the age of 69 years.

He was predeceased by his parents Leslie and Georgina (MacPherson) Crain and dear brother Guy Welsh. Archie was the loved husband of Linda (Morrow) Crain for 47 years. He will be greatly missed by his children Michael (Erin), Gregory (Karey) and Robert (Kendra) and his beloved grandchildren Matthew, Abby, Anna, Malcolm, Callie, Connor and Teagan. Archie was the cherished brother to Gilbert (Cathy), Norman (Sylvia), Valerie (George Laight), Wilburt (Barb), Donna (Keith Brydges), Roseanne (Fraser Rogers) and Thomas (Tammy) and brother-in-law to Diane Welsh. He will be sadly missed by the Morrow family Norman, Delbert (Marg), Wayne (Trish), Cecil (Gwen), Ron (Barb), Donna (late Don), Nelda (late Ken) and Noel (late Peggy), many loving nieces, nephews, special friend Earl Gemmill, all his extended family and friends. Special thank you to Elaine Evans for taking care of Linda and Archie and being there for the whole family. Archie was the proud owner of Crains Construction and Crain Valley Farm along with his brothers Norman, Wib and Tom. He was a devoted husband, brother, father, grandfather and friend to many people whose lives he touched. He was also an avid snowmobiler.

Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Thursday, October 25th, 2018 from 2:00 to 5:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral service was held on Friday at 10:00 A.M. in St. James Anglican Church.

Interment Crawford Cemetery. In remembrance of Archie, contributions to St. Albans Anglican Church, Maberly or Lanark County Alzheimers Society “Day Away Program” would be appreciated.

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MARKS Lois Elizabeth

July 25th, 1939 October 22nd, 2018 Lois passed away peacefully at the Perth Community Care Centre, Perth, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, October 22nd, 2018 at the age of 79 years. She was predeceased by her son Donny in 1963, her parents Denzil and Margaret (Norris) Marks, sister Sylvia Wing and brothers Bob and David Marks. Lois was the loved mother of Bill Greer (Michele), Cathy Greer, and Kelly Hermer. She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Trisha Greer (Brandon), Brooke (Dustin) Dobbie, Willy Greer (Leaha), Randall Greer (Trevor), Skylar Hodge, Lara Hodge (Zach) and Shenda Bourne and her great grandchildren Brady and Sofia McInnes, Payton Dobbie, River and Canaan Ashby, and Chloe Bourne. Lois will be fondly remembered by her sister Minola Marks and brothers Denny (Margaret) Marks and Arnie (Mary-Anne) Marks, sister-in-law Carol Marks and brother-in-law Allan Wing. Lois was a kind and spiritual person who was close with many of her nieces and nephews who loved her dearly, and she had a special nanny relationship with her granddaughter Shenny.

Funeral service was held at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth at 1:00 P.M. on Sunday, October 28th, 2018 followed by a reception for family and friends in the Blair & Son Family Centre. Interment Scotch Line Cemetery. In remembrance of Lois, contributions to the Scotch Line Cemetery would be appreciated.

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GROSSE, Robert “Bob”

Peacefully at the Hospice Renfrew with his wife and a few friends by his side on Friday morning, October 26, 2018. He was 60.

Beloved husband and partner of Shirley Grosse (nee Porter). Son of Robert Grosse and Joan (nee Spencer). Dear Brother of Joanne Jefferies (the late Albert), Patty McGirr (David), Tim Grosse (Kim), and Merribeth Devine (Brian). Uncle and great uncle to many nieces and nephews. Special thank you to the Dr’s who helped Robert, the staff of Hospice Renfrew, and to our wonderful family and friends that spent time with Robert over the last few weeks. Friends were invited to join the family during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Tuesday, October 30 from 11:00 to 12:45 p.m. A Tribute to Robert followed in the Pilon Family Chapel on Tuesday at 1 p.m. In memory of Robert, please consider a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society or Hospice Renfrew.

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McGREGOR, Archibald “Archie”

Of Smiths Falls, passed away suddenly at Quinte Health Care Hospital at the age of 71.

Archie, loving husband of Kay McGregor. Son of the late Archibald and Louise McGregor.

Cherished father to Patty (Rick) Bisonette, and Bill (Laura) McGregor. Loving “Pa” to Reba McGregor. Brother of Gloria Lloyd of Napanee, Susan Clarke of Napanee, and Robert McGregor of Gananoque. Archie will also be lovingly remembered by his many nieces, nephews and friends. Special thanks to the doctors and nurses at Quinte Health Care Hospital and Lannin Funeral Home. Cremation has taken place. A private family service will be held. Donations in memory of Archie may be made to L.A.W.S. or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Online condolences can be made at www.lannin.ca

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KUNDE, Gunter Erwin Heinz

On Monday, October 1st, 2018, Gunter Erwin Heinz Kunde took his last flight, peacefully at home in the arms of a very dear friend, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.

Gunter was, to the best of his knowledge, predeceased by all relatives. He was born in Prussia, Germany on November 4, 1931 and came to Canada on May 4th, 1957, landing in Bremerhaven, Quebec. In 1965 Gunter received his Canadian Citizenship. In 1968 after achieving his diesel hydraulic license and his car mechanic’s license, he opened a business called All Hydraulics, and in 1978 opened Triple K Hydraulics. Gunter loved to dance, be it square dance, jive, waltz, polka, you name it. He also very much loved flying.

On July 29, 1967 he received his student pilot permit and continued flying and achieved his full pilots license. In 1984 Gunter purchased a Globe Swift which he flew until a short time ago. He flew often out of the Smiths FallsMontaque Airport where he kept his plane.

When sickness stopped him from flying he would drive to the airport almost every day just to watch the planes or give someone a hand with a repair. When Gunter wasn’t flying, he was out riding his motorbike or in the later years, his scooter, out for a pleasure drive in the car, or just basking in the sun. For the past six years, Gunter drove to Ottawa on a weekly basis for accordion lessons, and on occasion played in a concert with his fellow students.

He loved and appreciated nature and a “hot” black coffee. Gunter will be greatly missed by Lois and all the Strickland family, by his neighbours and friends in his neighbourhood, by fellow pilots and friends at the airport, the many square dance clubs, the Sunday dance group, the German Club, and I’m sure many more. In memory of Gunter, donations to the Smiths Falls-Montague Airport would be appreciated. A potluck dinner to celebrate Gunter’s Life will be held at the Airport Clubhouse, 102 Van Exan Drive, Smiths Falls, on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at 1 PM (doors open at 12 Noon). Cremation has been entrusted to the Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls. Online condolences can be made at www.lannin.ca

Wallace Katherine (Guest)

On October 25th, 2018 Katherine took a step on the next path of her journey. She leaves her beloved husband and soulmate, Sam Waldrum, her adored and devoted children: Christophe (Kathy), Erin (Patrick), Laura (Trevor) and Rachel (Jeff), and her sparkling grandchildren: Meghan, Zachery, Ryan, Vivian and Leo, to their wonderful life journeys ahead. Predeceased by her much loved adoptive parents Aileen and George Guest, she is survived by her brother Gregory. Also deeply mourning her passing is her loving biological family, found to her 31 years ago, including her mother Kathleen (Harcourt), her siblings Linda, Stephen (Christine), Michael, Christina (Wesley), and Gene (Debbie). Katherine is predeceased by her brother Brian.

In Katherine’s words: So far this journey has been challenging, exciting, fulfilling, amazing and full. For it all, I am grateful. Remember me with happiness in your heart. Don’t ever hesitate to be kind to everyone, every day.

Don’t let an opportunity go by to be the best you can be and reach for extraordinary whenever you get the chance, you will be glad you did. Go in peace and joy for I will love you all-always.

A gathering of moments and memories will be held on November 17th, 2018 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Smiths Falls Golf and Country Club,125 Golf Club Rd, Smiths Falls. At the family’s request we are asking for everyone attending to wear bright and cheerful colours, as we celebrate a wonderful life. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada.

Lear, Pam

With broken hearts we announce the peaceful passing of our Pam at the age of 39, on Saturday, October 27, 2018. Cherished daughter of Lynda Phillips (Bob Stevenson), devoted to her brother Scott (Kim) and remembered by Cody and Kaley Melvin, Julie and Jodi Stevenson (Greg) and daughter Jadyn. Loved by family in Nova Scotia, uncle Ron Phillips (Leonore) and in British Columbia, uncle Bruce Phillips, special cousins, Patrice (Kyle) and Kathryn (Matt) and children: Carter, Hudson, Levi and Cal.Will be missed by precious life time friends Ruth & Neil Bell of Arizona. Predeceased by dear grandparents Gord & Muriel Phillips. Sincere thanks to her many support teams: Y’s Owl McClure Co-operative Centre and to her friends and treasured colleagues at Rideau Child Care Centre and HomeSense (Hazeldean). Our gratitude is also extended to the many health care professionals who provided excellent care for Pam throughout her life. Pam’s courage, strength and determination carried her through many trials. Pam was loving…..

Pam was loved. She is now at peace with Nan and Grandpa. Friends may visit the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Ave., Carleton Place on Thursday, November 1, 2018 from 11 a.m. until time of service in the chapel at 1 p.m. For those desiring, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society would be appreciated.

“Be kind & give your friends a hug” www.barkerfh.com

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IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

MOORE, Peter W.

March 17, 1966 ~ October 19, 2018 Passed away in Smiths Falls on Friday, October 19, 2018 at the age of 52. He was the proud and much loved father of Samantha and Stephanie, and was the beloved son of Doug and Maggie Moore. Peter was predeceased by his birth mother Wendy, his sister Donna and his son Matthew. He will be sadly missed by Linda Wiseman, his many grandchildren, his extended family and circle of friends.

Cremation has taken place, with a celebration of Peter’s life at a later date.

IN MEMORIAM BOND, Christopher- In loving memory of our cherished son, brother and uncle who left us so suddenly eight years ago, October 29th, 2010.

Your resting place we visit, And put flowers down with care, But no one knows the heartache, As we turn and leave you there.

We will love and miss you forever.

Mom, Dad, Phil, Steph, Rachel, Victoria, Mark and Britainy and baby Everett

YELLEN, Charles S. – November 2, 2008.

Love always, Shirley

IN MEMORIAM

Sandra Elaine Doody November 5, 2014 She fought the good fight, She finished the race, She kept the faith.

2 Tim.4: 7 Missing you every day Sandy Love Ross

TENNANT, BRUCE April 8, 1958 – November 6, 2013 No one knows how much we miss you, No one knows the bitter pain We have suffered, since we lost you Life has never been the same.

I our hearts your memory lingers, Sweetly, tender, fond and true.

There is not a day goes by, That we do not think of you.

Wife Rosalina Brothers and Sisters And Families

YELLEN, Charles - In loving memory of a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle who passed away November 2, 2008.

It’s been ten years ago today, God took the very best away.

For you were a hard worker, Yet it is true, Whenever we needed anything We always called you.

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FRIZELL, Joanne - In loving memory of Joanne Frizell who passed away on October 29, 2014.

You were an angel in the shape of my Mum, You got to see the person I have become.

Spread your wings.

And when God took you back, He said Hallelujah You’re Home.

We love you and miss you every day Momma Love Fred, Chris, Kirsty, Nick and Marshall

SCHONAUER – In memory of Douglas who passed away 7 years on October 31,2011.

Death takes the body.

God takes the soul.

Our minds hold the memories.

Our heart keeps the love.

Our faith lets us know we will meet again.

Forever in our hearts, until we meet again.

Poppa we love you to the moon and back.

Joanne (Bunnie) and Family

In Memory of our Dad Claud Vandusen April 29, 1927 - November 5, 2017 Deep in our hearts You’ll always stay, Loved and remembered every day Paul, David, Donald Pauline and families

PRAYERS SAINT EXPEDITE! Thank-You 4 the Car, Apartment, Unexpected Income, Scented Roses & Proof of Heaven.

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HUNTING

WANTED

FARM

WANTED HAY, ROUND and EARN MONEY FROM square bales.

YOUR WOODLOT 613-258-3566 Hardwood & Softwood Quality Logging Operations TOM’S CUSTOM Red Pine Plantation thinAIRLESS PAINTING ning Specializing in roof 613-858-8014 barn & aluminum/ vinyl siding painting Wanted for scrap: cars, *30 years experience. trucks, vans and applianc*Screw nailing and es. Phone 613-551-6698. roof repairs.

Insured and Bonded Free Estimates

Hunter Safety/Canadian VEHICLES Fire-arms Courses and ex(613)283-8475 ams held once a month at Wanted: Classic & Vintage 14” & 16” hardwood cut Carp. Call Wenda Cochran cars & trucks. Please call last year, stored indoors. 613-256-2409.

Mark 613-360-2699.

Wanted. Old log and Call 613-257-5095 for frame buildings. Call details 613-259-2067 or FARM WANTED 613-223-2903.

5 Generations of firewood sales, all hardwood, cut Wanted - furnace oil, will 4x5 Round bales of hay and split. Stored inside. remove tank if possible. & small square bales LIVESTOCK stored inside.

613-253-8006.

Call 613-479-2870.

613-253-8006 Classy, 11 year old, Bay Adding warmth to your life Registered Quarter WANTED WANTED for over 25 years. Cut, Horse Gelding-Algonsplit or log lengths. Delivquin Slate, riding stable ered or picked up. Phone experienced. $1500 firm.

Greg Knops cell: Ted Lake Elgin 613-340-1045 613-359-5975 613-658-3358 after 7pm Lumber Pine, Hemlock, or Hardwood for barn, building, or repairs /horse shelters & garden sheds.

613-267-5772

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Looking to harvest Cedar Trees for hedging, off acreage Call 613-799-0958

PETS Dog obedience classes.

Puppy kindergarten, beginners and advanced classes located at the Perth Indoor Pool. Specializing in training your dog to be a better behaved family member.

Professional instructors Jim and Judy Stewart of True Companion Dog Obedience School, serving the Perth and area communities for over 23 years. www.trainyourdog.ca.

613-264-0203.

COMMERCIAL RENT

HALL RENTAL HANLEY HALL

Corner of McGill & William Sts. Smiths Falls Air conditioned Handicap accessible

613-283-0220

FOR RENT 2nd floor of house, 5km south of Merrickville, bedroom, powder-room plus living area, parking, full access to kitchen & full bathroom on 1st floor.

Heat, hydro included $800/mnth.

References required.

613-284-8319

Almonte, Large 2 bedroom.

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

149ChurchStApts@gmail.com 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.

Country setting by the Mississippi River, 2 bedroom mobile home $600 plus hydro, clean, no smoking, references.

613-795-1981

FOR RENT

1 Room for rent, 42 Wanted to buy, horses, Church St West, Smiths colts and ponies, all types. Falls, full-time working Contact Bob Perkins at quiet person, all inclusive, 613-342-6030. $120/wk. 613-812-2400.

Downtown Smiths Falls, 2 bdrm., security system entry. Heat, hydro, water and parking included.

Laundry facilities on site.

613-284-1736.

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Life without you will never be the same, For you were our brother and uncle, And for that we’re writing this to you With tears running down our face.

Loved and missed and not forgotten Ted, Linda, Joey, Michelle and RaeAnn Yellen

In loving memory of Chief Petty Officer 1st class L.G. (Bug) Flanagan C.D July 11th 1931-November 2nd 2013 Five years have passed and the vacant chair And tears that flow is a reminder of how much I miss you.

Remembrance is a golden chain Death tries to break, but all in vain; To have, to love, and then to part, Is the greatest sorrow of one’s heart.

I will love you always and I carry you deep within my heart.

Always your “Peaches” Pearl

IN MEMORIAM

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal.

Always remembered Norma, Andrew, Stephen and Family

FIREWOOD

We have your picture on the wall, We hear your footsteps in the hall, Of a wonderful man who was brave, Strong and tall.

Since you’re in your resting place, We can’t help but think of your handsome face.

KINCH - In fond and loving memory of a dear Mother and Grandmother Rheta Kinch who died Nov. 1, 2007.

What is home without a mother?

All things this world may send, But when I lost my darling mother, I lost my dearest friend.

But all I can do dear mother, Is go and tend your grave, And leave behind tokens of love, To the best mother God ever made.

So you who have a mother, Cherish her with care, For you’ll never know the heartache, Til she is no longer there.

Ever remembered, loved and sadly missed by Marilyn, Terry and Sherry, Brian and Marion and families

Cedar pickets, rails, post 2-Barnett Raptor FX & mill logs for sale. Call or Crossbow Packages text 613-913-7958.

330fps. Bow#1 - Bow, Scope, Quiver, Broad Heads, Field Points, 5 FOR SALE: Electric Arrows, Cocking Pullies, Mobility Scooter. Amigo Cocking Device, case, Model RT Express Bag Target $650 obo; purchased in Florida 2012 Bow#2 - Bow, Scope, - rarely used - 2 new Quiver, Broad Heads, 3 batteries and complete Arrows, Cocking Pullies check over 2018 complete and Case $500 obo. with Ramp - Excellent 613-285-6784 Condition.

Call 613-258-4987.

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

Wilmer Bellamy who passed away 25 years ago on November 3, 1993

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FOR SALE

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

ROBERTSON, GWEN November 3, 2014.

4 years have passed and we all miss you.

Lovingly remembered Don and Family

STANTON, Mark

Mark Beverley Stanton passed from this world on the afternoon of October 22, 2018 in the company of his children Joanne and Jonathon following a long struggle with leukaemia. His laughter, quick wit and perpetual music soundtrack will be missed throughout the valley. A connoisseur of music and analogue stereo systems, smoking, coffee, fast cars, fishing tackle, bicycles, euchre, cross-country skiing, a caesar, beer or rye; he was never one to shy from a party. His first love was a bicycle, touring the Quebec countryside with his banty rooster on the handlebars. From two wheels to four, Mark began building customized cars for the drag racing circuit as one of the Valley Racers. This love for speed ultimately led to meeting his wife Valerie, after needing a tow from a swamp. Born July 8, 1944, Mark is predeceased by his mother Loretta Ballard (née Rougier) and father Beverley Stanton both of Pontiac, Quebec. He will be missed by his son-in-law Andrew Green, grandchildren Neltje, Robin and Faye as well as sister Heather (Richard) Briggs. Our sincere thanks to the Hospice Renfrew community for making Mark’s end of life care so full and dignified. In the professional care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior.

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DEATH NOTICE

Classifieds

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

613-899-7269.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER

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

Are you concerned about someone’s drinking?

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

Call 613-284-6100, 256-7291, 272-3105, 203-3713, 826-2566, 283-3920.

MALE, 72 years old, in good health seeking the company of a female companion 60+ to spend time with and go on outings. Let’s meet for coffee 613-461-2264.

Overeaters Anonymous 613-264-5158

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WORK WANTED

TNM ABATEMENT SOLUTIONS Specializing in asbestos and mould removal.

Certified professionals with 15+ years experience.

289-380-3199

CAREER FAIR

Seeking Individual Superintendents, Superintendent and Building Manager Teams of 2 and Rental Consultants in the Ottawa area.

Tuesday, November 6, 2018 from 2pm to 7pm

The Courtyard Marriott, 3050 Glencrest Road 350 Dalhousie Street, Burlington Ottawa ON

Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, Mississauga We offer competitive salary, benefits,

Pleasematching bring your&resume andopportunities. references.

RRSP growth Please bring your resumetoormeeting apply online.

Our managers look forward you!

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HELP WANTED

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.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Hiring!

Kitchen Consultants with the Pampered Chef Canada.

OR host a fun cooking show & receive lots of great host benefits. For more info please contact Robin, Independent Consultant, Pampered Chef. happyface@golden.net or cell 519-897-1210.

Busy Handyman Service looking for Snow-plow Operators and shovelers.

Part-time or could lead to full-time. 613-267-5460.

Looking for experienced steel stud framers, drywallers, tapers. For new residential apartment building in Carleton Place. Long term work with good wages. Peter 613-223-7644

Classifieds Get Results!

HELP WANTED

www.homestead.ca

Perth Community Care Centre

Labourer required!

WiLL train

Call 613-257-1528 or paul@cptire.com

David R. Bangs Fuels Ltd. is a family owned and operated full service fuel delivery and HVAC installation company.

We are currently seeking the following: A temporary (seasonal) full-time DZ Propane Delivery Driver to service the Perth/Smiths Falls area. Candidates must possess a valid DZ license and a clean abstract.

Experience preferred but willing to train the right candidate.

We offer: • Competitive wages • positive work environment • on-going training as required David R. Bangs Fuels Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. All persons with the approproate qualifications are welcome to apply. If contacted for an interview please inform us if any accommodation is required.

1213 Christie Lake Road, RR#4 Perth, ON K7H 3C6 613-264-8591 • 1-866-352-2647 • Fax: 613-264-9047 www.bangsfuels.ca

Is seeking dynamic employees for the following position(s)

RN – Full/Part Time RPN – Full Time Evenings PSW – Full/Part Time

HELP WANTED

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TO ADVERTISE! HELP WANTED

NOVEMBER

Workshops All are Free-of-Charge

Resume Clinic drop-in

Nov 6 / 8:30-3:30 Give your resume an expert check-up!

How to Start your Own Business Nov 13 / 10:00–12:00 / Presenter: A guide for entrepreneurs.

Small Business Advisory Centre

Crack the Hidden Job Market Nov 15 / 10:00–11:30 A job hunting workshop.

Know your Personality Dimension®

BSO – Part Time Effective communication, Interpersonal, assessment & documentation skills.

Applications in writing to: Jennifer Cummins Administrator adm.perth@diversicare.ca (613) 267-2506 ext. 122 101 Christie Lake Rd., RR4, Perth, ON K7H 3C6 Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario Box 2222, 2755 Highway 43 Kemptville, Ontario K0G 1J0 Invites applications for the position of: PAYROLL/FINANCER OFFICER 1 Central Board Office - Kemptville Kemptville, Ontario The Payroll/Finance Officer is responsible for the compilation, calculation and processing of bi-weekly payroll data for full-time and part-time employees of the Board and additional finance duties as assigned. The Payroll/Finance Officer is also responsible for maintaining the information in the payroll module in the HRIS System and preparing required payroll documents. The ideal candidate should be able to problem solve, work as a member of an interdependent team, and provide constructive feedback on processes and systems used by the department.

Please refer to our website www.cdsbeo.on.ca for specific details related to the job description and other requirements.

Interested applicants are requested to forward a cover letter and resume, verification of educational qualifications, and professional/personal references by 4:30 pm November 16, 2018 to the attention of: Barb Renaud Coordinator of Employee Services Fax: (613) 258-3610 E-mail: hr@cdsbeo.on.ca Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest.

Learning and Growing Together in Christ CDSBEO IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING AN INCLUSIVE, ACCESSIBLE AND BARRIER-FREE WORKPLACE. IF YOU WILL REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DURING THE JOB SELECTION PROCESS, PLEASE LET US KNOW AND WE WILL WORK TO MEET YOUR NEEDS.

Todd Lalonde Chair of the Board

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John Cameron Director of Education

Nov 16 / 9:00–1:00 Insight into disposition—including yours!

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HOSTED BY:

Community Employment Services

40 Sunset Blvd. Perth Open Mon.–Fri. THIS EMPLOYMENT ONTARIO SERVICE IS FUNDED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF ONTARIO AND ADMINISTERED BY ALGONQUIN COLLEGE.

www.CESPerth.ca TENDERS

TENDERS

TENDERS CLS854174

Alcoholics Anonymous 613-284-2696.

No job too small!

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

HELP WANTED

DRIVERS REQUIRED

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PERSONAL

HELP WANTED

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

Erector for Steel buildings. Skilled person to erect two steel buildings, 36’X60’ Single slope roof, eave height 16’. located between FOR RENT Merrickville and Smiths Large ground floor Falls, required Marchapartment with gardens April 2019 Call or text: in Smiths Falls, 2 bed- 514-433-9346 rooms, hardwood floors, kitchen appliances, WORK WANTED washer/dryer, upgraded in 2017, tenant pays Hydro. Rent $1,300 a T.L.C. month. Available mid HOME November.

Contact IMPROVEMENTS 613-867-0134.

Open House, Sat., Nov. 10, 10 am-5 pm, 1115 County Road 18, Oxford Mills. 3 bedroom, brick farmhouse. $1500/mo. plus utilities. Please bring references to open house.

Email: newilson@shaw.ca

HELP WANTED

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A Small Job or More.

Renovations/Repairs.

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

613-858-1390, My client buys all types 613-257-7082. of property in need of repair and renovation for cash. Call Gerry Hud- Certified Mason. 15 years son: 1-613-449-1668. experience. Chimney reSales Representative of pair, restoration, parging, Remax Riverview Realty repointing. Brick, block and stone. Small/big job Ltd. Brokerage. specialist. Free estimates.

613-250-0290.

HELP WANTED

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MY CLIENT is looking for a clean solid three bedroom home near Smith’s Falls or Perth, for under $400,000 cash. Call Gerry Hudson: 1-613-449-1668. Sales Representative of Remax Riverview Realty Ltd. Brokerage.

WORK WANTED

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HOME/PROPERTIES WANTED

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TOWN OF SMITHS FALLS

SNOW HAULAGE – TRUCK RENTAL Independent Contractors willing to operate and rent their trucks to the Municipality for snow haulage are requested to register their vehicles with the undersigned not later than 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 8, 2018. Submissions are to be made on forms provided by the Municipality, which are available for pickup at the Public Works & Utilities Department Office at 11 Air Care Drive.

Kerry Costello Clerk

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

MASSIVE

GARAGE SALE

NOV 1, 2, 3 New & Used Equipment DIY Parts Parts & Accessories Don’t Miss It! TENDERS

TENDERS

TENDERS

TENDERS

FORM 6 Municipal Act, 2001

SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF DRUMMOND/NORTH ELMSLEY

321 Hwy 29 Smiths Falls TENDERS

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By Public Tender

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MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001 SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF SMITHS FALLS TAKE NOTICE that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday, November 20th, 2018 at the law firm of Howard Kelford & DuBois LLP, 2 Main Street East, Smiths Falls, Ontario, K7A 1A2 Description of Lands: ROLL NO. 0904-030-035-42401. LT B PL 13884 LANARK S MONTAUGE; LT C PL 13884 LANARK S MONTAGUE; LT D PL 13884 LANARK S MONTAGUE; TOWN OF SMITHS FALLS Chambers Street Minimum Tender Amount: $9,022.15.

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 land 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 the relevant land transfer tax.

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 contact: ANDREW HOWARD HOWARD KELFORD & DUBOIS LLP SOLICITOR FOR THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF SMITHS FALLS 2 MAIN STREET EAST SMITHS FALLS, ONTARIO K7A 1A2

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

AUCTION SUN, NOV 4 2018 @ 10AM; PREVIEW @ 9AM TO BE HELD AT MARSHALL’S AUCTION HOUSE SPENCERVILLE This sale will feature antiques, collectibles, modern furniture, home accents, as new appliances & much more!

AUCTIONEERS NOTE: Large sale something for everyone, see you there!

For a more detailed list, photos, terms of sale go to www.lmauctions.ca Also like us on Facebook.

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55th ....................Emerald 11th .........................Steel ..................

Diamond Show them how60th much you care 12th Silk 70th ..................notice Platinum by.................Linen, placing a congratulations 13th ..........................Lace

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Show them how much you care by placing a congratulations notice in our Social Notes!

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AUCTIONS AUCTIONS Call the classified department today!

UNRESERVED REAL ESTATE AUCTION 3 Serviced Lots Being Sold Unreserved at # 9838 Hwy 42 Westport, ON K0G 1X0 on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 10 am ~ Bid, Win & Close w/ Confidence ~ Selling 3 lots unreserved to the highest bidder. Contractors, get a steal of a deal ! Or, to the homeowner, now you can build-to-spec & leave home without the worry of property upkeep. Serviced lots w/ hydro, telephone, internet, fibre optic & Eco-Flow septic filter bed installed, Buyer must install their own septic tanks. Lot 3 has drilled well. ¼ acre (+/-) lot sizes. Yearly vacant land taxes $500.00 (+/-) per lot. Enjoy the magnificent water view of Rideau Lake w/out paying high waterfront taxes. For private viewing, complete condominium lot packages, terms & conditions, please call our office at 613-267-6027.

Auctioneer & Qualified Appraiser JIM HANDS: THE VOICE OF EXPERIENCE Phone: (613) 267-6027 www.jimhandsauction.com

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AUCTION SUN, NOV 11, 2018 FOR MR. & MRS. BARNARD @ 10AM; PREVIEW @9AM TO BE HELD AT MARSHALL’S AUCTION HOUSE SPENCERVILLE We are very pleased the Barnards, having listed their home, selected our auction service to conduct their auction. Up for auction is a 2011 Ford Escape XLT with 53 600kms selling certified w/ reasonable reserve. High end furniture, antiques, collectibles, flatware, china, glassware, artwork, decorative home accents, sterling etc. Auctioneers Note: All items have been well maintained & reflect pride of ownership, making them great candidates for the upcoming Gift giving season! See You There! For a more detailed list, photos, terms of sale go to www.lmauctions.ca or Like us on Facebook

SAT, NOV 3 2018 FOR THE ESTATE OF MR GARY MCDONALD @ 10AM; PREVIEW @9AM TO BE HELD ON LOCATION 1609 COUNTY ROAD #2 MALLORYTOWN This is a fifth-generation estate sale featuring a exceptional & large CocaCola, collection, collectibles, antique furniture, farm related antiques, licence plate collection etc. As well a 2017 Ford 150 extended cab, XTR, 4x4, fully loaded, 11,933 km’s, certified. Ford Fusion, 2007, fully loaded approx.74,000 km’s, certified.

Also a nearly new 4x4, New Holland TN 70A tractor, Buhler loader, 2005 with only 399hrs. Truck & tractor sell w/ reasonable reserves.

AUCTIONEERS NOTE: Come join us at this picturesque farm to enjoy a rare 5th generation auction! For more details, terms of sale, photos go to www.lmauctions.ca Also like us on Facebook.

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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

1st ...........................Paper 2nd ....................... Cotton 3rd .......................Leather 4th ......................... Books 1st ...........................Paper 5th Wood 2nd......................... ....................... Cotton 6th Iron 3rd .................Candy, .......................Leather 7th Copper,Books Wool 4th ............. .........................

8th Bronze, Pottery 5th .......... .........................

Wood 9th Pottery, Willow 6th .......... .................Candy, Iron 10th .........

Tin, Aluminum 7th ............. Copper, Wool 11th.......... .........................Steel 8th Bronze, Pottery 12th .................Linen, Silk 9th ..........

Pottery, Willow 13th 10th ..........................Lace ......... Tin, Aluminum

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

AUCTIONS

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260 Lombard Street Hwy 15, Smiths Falls Open 9 to 5 7 days a week

150 booths Open Every Sunday All Year 8am-4pm Hwy. #31 – 2 kms north of 401

Advertising serves by informing.

AUCTIONS

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Shop and Flea Market

Eastern Ontario’s Largest Indoor Flea Market

GARAGE SALE

CANCEL LED

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GARAGE SALE

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The Queen’s Crafters and Antique Market, 142 Bridge Street, Carleton Place, 10am-5pm everyday. Vendor’s welcome. 613-253-5333.

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CONTRIBUTED

THE WEBER BROTHERS TAKE OVER FULL CIRCLE THEATRE IN PERTH NOV. 3 To many, The Weber Brothers are the baddest band in the land.

To many others, their story sits like an ancient volume in an old bookstore, dust-covered, tucked away behind hundreds of newer, shinier books. Untouched. Waiting to be discovered. Regardless of what side you're on, there's an undeniable truth. In the rough and tumble world of rock 'n' roll, The Weber Brothers have been around the block and they'll find themselves at Perth's Full Circle Theatre Nov. 3 at 8 p.m.

Ryan and Sam Weber left their Baltimore, Md. home one night as teenagers, with the aim of meeting their idol, rockabilly legend Ronnie Hawkins, and ten hours later showed up at his doorstep. "The Hawk," the elder statesman of rock whose former protégés (Robbie Robertson, Rick Danko, Levon Helm, etc.) went on to reshape music history as The Band, was duly impressed by the pair's immense raw talent, and promptly invited them to audition for his storied backing band, The Hawks.

Mere months later, after surviving the intense musical apprenticeship of his fabled "Rock

Submitted/Charles MacPhail The Weber Brothers will play Perth's Full Circle Theatre on Nov. 3. The rockers have released 12 independent albums over the past 16 years. The show will also serve as a fundraising for the local food bank. 'n' Roll Bootcamp," they were fullblooded Hawks. By the ages of 18 and 21, they had already performed alongside Kris Kristoffer-

son, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson, Jeff Healey and the Tragically Hip to name a few.

Over the past 16 years, they've

recorded 12 independent albums and toured extensively throughout the United States, Canada and Europe.

In October 2012 the brothers were invited to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame American Music Masters Tribute to Chuck Berry in Cleveland, where they shared the stage with Merle Haggard, Lemmy Kilmister, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, Rick Derringer, Joe Bonamassa, Earl Slick, Steve Jordan and the father of rock 'n' roll himself, Chuck Berry.

The year 2016 saw the release of Before We Arrive: The Story of The Weber Brothers, a featurelength documentary chronicling the pair's musical journey, which the Toronto Independent Film Festival dubbed Best Documentary for 2016.

Also known for their talent as studio musicians, the brothers have recorded on dozens of outside projects, including work with Gordon Lightfoot, Kris Kristofferson, Ronnie Hawkins and Willie Nelson.

Between their renowned musical ability, high-energy, awe-inspiring performances and lessons learned firsthand from rock

n' roll pioneers, a reputation as the "baddest band in the land," "heroes of this generation" and "the future in the big shoes of the past," now precedes them, The Weber Brothers always deliver.

"The Weber Brothers are the ultimate roots band, playing, writing and doing it all." - Bob Mersereau, Top 100 Canadian Blog "If I had The Weber Brothers with me in 1952 ... Elvis would've been my roadie." - Ronnie Hawkins Tickets for the show are $22 each, including the service fee, and are available at Shadowfax (67 Foster St., Perth) or by calling 613-267-6817 to charge. At this event, non-perishable donations are also being accepted for the local food bank. The Full Circle Theatre is located at 26 Craig St., Perth.

Upcoming shows Keep an eye out at the Full Circle Theatre for the return of Master Don Ross on Nov. 15 and then on Nov. 29, Ken Tizzard of Thornley and The Watchmen, performs.

Submitted by Charles MacPhail

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MUNICH GLOCKENSPIEL A MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTION JOYOUS SPECTACLE ENTERTAINS GROUPS DAILY, JEFF MAGUIRE WRITES JEFF MAGUIRE Column

Sometimes it's the little things that make a holiday memorable. Such was the case during our recent visit to Germany and one of those "little things" stands out today as I run the many good experiences from our trip through my mind.

On day 2 of our two-

week excursion we were in "Munchen" (German for "Munich") which is the third largest city in the country. It is a major centre of business, transportation, technology, arts and education. Munich has an incredibly captivating history and as a result tourism is also a major economic driver in the Bavarian capital.

This was our first visit and Kathleen and I were impressed with the cleanliness of Munich, the pleasant mix of old and new structures. The city was heavily bombed during the Second World War and meticulously rebuilt.

Marienplatz, Munich's

best known public square, is the perfect place to begin any sightseeing visit to the old town section. Dominating Marienplatz is the "Rathaus" (city hall) featuring a clock tower that rises impressively over the sprawling, busy public gathering place.

Wendy LeBlanc, who along with husband Frank are our good friends and regular travelling companions, was already familiar with Marienplatz and the Rathaus. The previous night Wendy had pointed to the clock tower and said, "We need to come back here tomorrow to see the Glockenspiel. It is excellent!"

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Normally I might have had to ask for an explanation. But as it happens I was already familiar with the word "Glockenspiel."

By way of definition it's basically a musical instrument similar to a xylophone. Translated to English the word means, literally, "bells play." In German usage the word may be applied to any carillon-sized or chime-sized tower bell instrument which plays music.

Some places in Germany (where the idea is believed to have originated) and in other parts of the world feature a musical carillon which accompanies sculpted figures who emerge from clock towers and tell a story to appreciative audiences. That is a Glockenspiel!

My first experience was in Frankenmuth, a town in central Michigan near Saginaw, which bills itself as "Little Bavaria." Frankenmuth and district was

heavily settled by conservative Lutheran immigrants from the Franconia region of Germany in the mid-19th century. We've visited several times over the years.

The town's Glockenspiel Tower, which is located at the Bavarian Inn an excellent hotel in Frankenmuth where my family and I stay, features a 35-bell carillon, a sculpted figurine movement and an illuminated clock. All were imported from Germany.

The Rathaus Glockenspiel in Munich is also a major tourist attraction as we found out when we visited Marienplatz in time for the 11 a.m. "performance" the following morning.

In terms of size and scale the Munich Glockenspiel dwarfs its much newer counterpart in Frankenmuth. Perched high in the clock tower, on two levels, it features 43 bells and 32 life-size figures.

Daily at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. (also at 12 noon during the summer) the Glockenspiel chimes and the brightly painted and appropriately costumed figurines emerge from the tower where they re-enact two stories from the 16th century.

I'm sure the majority of those who watch the Rathaus Glockenspiel know little about the stories which are depicted. They are there to be entertained and in large numbers too. It's a joyous spectacle and it has become one of the city's biggest tourist attractions.

If you're ever in Munich don't miss the Rathaus Glockenspiel.

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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erything that was happening. I like the 1950s setting. I like these odd misfit characters. I like the dark undertones that pervade the film.

Mostly I love the house. It is creepy and mysterious and wonderful all at the same time. The film had me from the beginning, and captivated me right to the end.

Jack Black is one of my favourite actors. If you asked me to cast someone as a slightly weird but ultimately good warlock he'd be my first choice. He does funny and zany with the best of them, but he also does charming and sensitive really well.

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Owen Vaccaro has no trouble stealing scenes. As Lewis he shows some serious depth as he struggles with the loss of his parents, soars with the discovery of magic, and becomes a hero in the face of evil. It's a great performance.

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Mark Haskins has been reviewing movies for well over a decade.

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PG Imagine a story with an eccentric warlock, a mysterious witch, a young orphan, and a creepy and wondrous house. How could The House with a Clock in its Walls not be good?

After the deaths of his parents, Lewis (Owen Vaccaro) has to live with his uncle Jonathan (Jack Black). In spite of the tragic events Jonathan is happy to see his nephew. Lewis is ready to make the best of it, and then he sees his uncle's home. It's a dark and creepy house filled with a disturbing number of clocks.

Lewis is amazed and a little scared of the house, but he's delighted to meet his uncle's best friend Florence Zimmerman (Cate Blanchett). They get Lewis settled, and make him feel welcome. However, Lewis can't shake the feeling there's more going on in this odd house.

Regardless of what Lewis might have imagined he still isn't prepared to learn that Jonathon is a warlock and Florence is a witch. Shocked and thrilled, Lewis begs his uncle to teach him. The lessons begin at once, and it opens a world of wonder for Lewis. It also opens a world of darkness.

A secret hides in the house. The former owner, an evil warlock named Isaac Izard (Kyle MacLachlan), left a clock hidden somewhere in the house. Jonathan isn't sure what it will do, but he knows when it counts down it's going to be bad. It will take all the magic Jonathan, Florence and Lewis can muster to stop the clock.

There are movies that you like instantly. The House with a Clock in its Walls is like that for me. I like ev-

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BUILDINGS OF THE FUTURE EARNED HER BROTHER TOP CONTEST PRIZE, MARY COOK RECALLS MARY COOK Column

Spelling bees often went beyond the Northcote School, when Admaston and at least one other school would be included, and a whole day would be spent with all the schools getting together for one glorious day of spelling, lunch brought in by the ladies of the community, and lots of frivolity.

Then one year, it was decided there would be a

'drawing bee'. There would be no getting together of the area schools, but pupils would be graded by someone from the School Board, and a whole dollar given to the winner. There were plenty of rules ... enough to discourage anyone from even putting a pencil to paper. Grading would be done by class, which was a great relief to me, since I was only in Primer Book, I wouldn't be competing with someone in Senior Fourth!

Miss Crosby read out the rules, and the main idea was to draw something using our own imagination.

I decided to draw a picture of my cat dressed in my doll's clothes, but it was my brother Emerson who was the most excited about the whole Drawing Bee. He drew constantly, convincing Mother that one day his artwork would be hanging

all over Canada.

Emerson drew buildings ... and I thought they were the craziest looking buildings I ever saw. My sister Audrey said he got the idea from our Uncle Lou who lived in New York and worked on the Empire State Building and the Waldorf Astoria. Emerson was fascinated when Uncle Lou talked about them, and he said when he grew up, he was going to design buildings that would be even more grand than they were!

Mother encouraged Emerson in his dream, and when the One Cent Sale came around at Ritza's Drug Store, she bought drawing pads and thick leaded pencils. While the rest of us sat around the old pine table at night looking through Eaton's catalogue, or playing cards, Emerson sat at one end of the table

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Of course, Emerson couldn't wait to get into Ritza's Drug Store with his dollar to buy more drawing pads so that he could create more outlandish buildings made of glass and with elevators going up the outside walls! Poor Emerson, I thought ... he'll never amount to a hill of beans with his hare-brained ideas. Glass buildings indeed!

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Then, to make these buildings even more crazy, he had some of them with their elevators going up on the outside! Imagine!!

He drew and erased, and drew and erased, and the day was getting closer when we would be handing in our drawings. Audrey and I snickered behind our hands, and Mother beamed with pride.

Then the day came when all our drawings were handed in, and off they went to someone far away from the Northcote School who would decide who, if any of us, would be a dollar richer. Finally, one day, just after our morning prayers and bible reading, someone from the school board walked into the Northcote School, went right up to Miss Crosby's desk, and handed her an envelope. Of course, as we always did when a visitor came to the school, we were all standing at attention.

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EMERSON PROVED EVERYONE WRONG WITH HIS DRAWINGS

with his pad and pencils drawing outlandish buildings which the rest of us kids thought would never see the light of day.

Well, at any rate, when Miss Crosby announced that there was to be a drawing contest among the schools in the area and a whole dollar would be awarded, Emerson, convinced he would be the winner, already planned on buying more drawing pads with his money. And of course, he would be drawing his outlandish buildings!

We were allowed to work on our drawings at home, that way the contest wouldn't interfere with our daily school work. So at night, by the light from the coal oil lamp, we worked on creating our own artistic masterpieces.

There sat poor Emerson, pencil and eraser in hand, creating these buildings that we children thought were just about the most outlandish creations we had ever seen.

He drew buildings made entirely of glass! We couldn't imagine anything more crazy. Imagine, glass

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GUITARIST DON ROSS IN PERTH NOV. 15 Don Ross, one of the world's greatest guitarists will be back at the Full Circle Theatre in Perth Nov. 15, for one show only.

Tickets are on sale now and available at Shadowfax (67 Foster St., Perth) or call 613-267-6817 to charge. We also support local food banks and will be collecting non-perishable food items the night of the show, which starts at 8 p.m.

In 1988, Ross became the

first Canadian to win the U.S. National Fingerpick Guitar Championship. He won again in 1996, still the only two-time winner of the competition. He signed a recording deal with Torontobased Duke Street Records and released three CDs for them between 1989 and 1993.

He then recorded three CDs for Sony/Columbia between 1994 and 1997, and then three more for Milwaukee-based Narada Records

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With the collapse of the conventional recording industry in the early 21st century, Ross entered into a new venture with Milwaukee-based CandyRat Records and its founder, Rob Poland. The move to a completely internet-based model of releasing recordings resulted in the first ever CandyRat CD, 2005's Music for Vacuuming. Ross has released numerous

CDs and DVDs for the new label, including his new album, A Million Brazilian Civilians, on CD and seethrough orange vinyl.

Ross has toured regularly since 1989, across Canada, the U.S., a dozen European countries, Japan, Taiwan, China, Australia, Russia and India. He has played with symphony orchestras in Canada and Germany and collaborated live and on recording with

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U.S. guitarist Andy McKee, Canadian singer/guitarist Brooke Miller, Canadian guitarist Calum Graham, and Toronto bassist Jordan O'Connor. He also composes scores for television, radio and film, and does production and recording engineering for a variety of other musicians.

In addition to acoustic guitar, Ross also plays electric guitar, slide dobro and lap steel guitar, harp guitar, voice, piano, keyboards, bass guitar and drums. He has just started learning to play the Kelstone, a 9-string guitar developed by Belgian

musician/inventor Jan Van Kelst. At this point, Ross admits that learning a new instrument from scratch at this point in his career is "humbling."

"I'm a rank amateur Kelstone player, and I still completely suck at it!"

Ross grew up in Montreal, has lived at various times in Ontario, Nova Scotia, the U.S., China, Quebec, and now resides in Halifax.

The Full Circle Theatre is located at 26 Craig St. in Perth.

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LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 A misunderstanding has the potential to alter your course, Leo. Take this unforeseen development in stride and things will ultimately work out.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Learning a new skills is always helpful, Sagittarius. Do not be afraid of new knowledge. Embrace all of the information you can get to improve yourself.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Take the initiative on a project and you could be surprised at just how much that will work in your favor, Taurus. It’s time to get out of the shadows and into the spotlight.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, there is always a master plan and sometimes you are not privy to all the information that illustrates that. Be patient until all is revealed to you in the coming days.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, mistakes happen no matter how careful you are. How you recover from the situation is a true indication of the person you are.

Show humility and grace.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, information you received may not have been entirely accurate. You have to parse out the facts from the fiction to get the true story. This may take a little time.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you may have to change your communication tactics when dealing with a particular person.

A rift that can be resolved through calm and considerate discussion.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Something you believe to be irreparable can be fixed after all, Scorpio.

This is good news and will spark a beneficial change in your outlook.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, it may take a little time, but with patience you can tackle a difficult project that has had you bogged down. Don’t procrastinate.

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CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 An opportunity to escape the humdrum of the week and really let loose presents itself this week, Cancer. Just keep your eyes on the prize until that moment arrives.

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Breakfast in Carleton Place WHEN: 9:00 a.m WHERE: St. Mary's Catholic Church, Carleton Place, 28 Hawthorne, Carleton Place CONTACT: 613-257-1284 Breakfast, first and third Sunday of the month. After 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. masses at St. Sponsor: Knight of Columbus.

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The Royal LePage OVCA Women's Fall Classic WHEN: 9:00 a.m WHERE: North Grenville Curling Club, 200 Reuben Crescent, Kemptville CONTACT: ngcurlingclub@gmail.com, https://www.northgrenville.ca/ play/recreation-programs-events/ events-calendar/30770/theroyal-lepage-ovca-women-s-fallclassic This Nov. 1-4 tournament features the top women's curling teams from across Canada and the world. $21,000 in prize money available.

Stretch and Strength Classes WHEN: 2:00 p.m WHERE: Almonte Old Town Hall, 14 Bridge Street, Almonte CONTACT: 613256-8339 Stretch and strength classes take place every Monday afternoon.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6

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.

Foot Care Clinic WHEN: 9:00 a.m WHERE: Kemptville & District Home Support Inc., 215 Sanders Street, Suite 101, Kemptville CONTACT: 613-2583203 Every Thursday and Friday, by appointment.

Bridge WHEN: 6:15 p.m WHERE: St.

PERTH THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1

Seniors Fall Prevention Class WHEN: 10:00 a.m 11:00 a.m WHERE: 3166 Bolingbroke Road, County Road 36, Tay Valley CONTACT: Tammy Gamble, 1 (613) 273-8558, info@abchall.ca Two one-hr classes will be held weekly at the ABC Hall, on Tuesdays at 2 to 3 pm and Thursdays at 10 to 11 am beginning Sept.

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Euchre WHEN: 1:00 p.m WHERE: Lanark Legion, 69 George St., Lanark Highlands CONTACT: 613-2593249 Sponsor: Ladies Auxiliary. Lunch.

Prizes.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3

The Weber Brothers WHEN: 8:00 p.m WHERE: Full Circle Theatre, 26 Craig St., Perth CONTACT: 613-2676817 COST: $22 The Weber Brothers will play Perth's Full Circle Theatre. The rockers have released 12 independent albums over the past 16 years. The show will help fundraise for the local food bank.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4

Roast Beef Dinner WHEN: 4:00 p.m - 6:30 p.m WHERE: Watsons Corners Community Hall, 738 3rd Concession Dalhousie, Lanark Highlands

Oxford Mills Community Association WHEN: 7:00 p.m 8:30 p.m WHERE: Maplewood Hall, 92 Maplewood Avenue, North Grenville CONTACT: 613-258-3683 The Oxford Mills Community Association meets the first Thursday of every month. All are welcome.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2

Kemptville & Area Walking Group WHEN: 8:00 a.m WHERE: North Grenville Municipal Office, 285 County Road 44, Kemptville CONTACT: 613-258-4487 Meet Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays at the North Grenville Municipal Centre. Walk indoors or

outdoors. Early birds: 8 a.m., others: 8:30 a.m.

Morning Adult-Only Skating WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 10:00 a.m WHERE: North Grenville Municipal Office, 285 County Road 44, Kemptville CONTACT: 613-258-4382, general@northgrenville.on.ca, https://www.northgrenville.ca/play/recreation-programs-events/events-calendar/29869/morning-adult-onlyskating COST: $2 Please note: Skating schedule subject to change without notice.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3

Family Trail Walk/Run Club WHEN: 8:00 a.m WHERE: North Grenville Municipal Office, 285 County Road 44, Kemptville CONTACT: thurlbert@northgrenville.on.ca Family-friendly club meets every Saturday morning at Veteran's Park, beside the North Grenville Municipal Centre. Pre-registration not required.

SMITHS FALLS CONTACT: 613-259-2592 COST: $15, adults; $7.50 children 7-12; free for children under 6.

Roast beef dinner hosted at the hall. Profits to keep up the Watson's Corners Community Hall.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6

Seniors Fall Prevention Class WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: ABC Hall, 3166 Bolingbroke Road, County Road 36, Tay Valley CONTACT: Tammy Gamble, 1 (613) 273-8558, info@abchall.ca, www.abchall.ca Two one-hr classes will be held weekly on Tuesdays at 2 to 3 pm and Thursdays at 10 - 11 am beginning Sept. 11.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7

Pot Luck Westport Legion WHEN: 6:00 p.m WHERE: Royal Canadian Legion, Westport, 10099 10CONTACT: 613-2733615 Come for the Pot Luck and the Fun.Members and their guests are welcome to come the last Wednesday of the month. Bring a dish!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3

Smiths Falls Civitan Club Christmas Craft and Bake Sale WHEN: 10:00 a.m 3:00 p.m WHERE: Smiths Falls Civitan Club, 12468 Highway 15 North, Smiths Falls, Smiths Falls CONTACT: Jeanette Crawford, 613-283-5404, jeanettecrawford@hotmail.ca Christmas craft and bake sale runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Canteen open for lunch.

Barbecue Lunch WHEN: 11:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m WHERE: RCAFA Hall - Smiths Falls, 44 Abbott St. North, Smiths Falls CONTACT: Carol, 613-2840305, 443wing@443wing.ca, http://www.443wing.ca/ COST: Burgers and hot dogs $3.50, sausages $4 Lunch BBQ in support of 5858 Squadron Royal Canadian Air Cadets.

Euchre WHEN: 7:00 p.m WHERE: Se-

niors Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St., Smiths Falls CONTACT: 613-283-0817 Every Thursday and Saturday. Sponsor: Harmony #162.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4

Ladies Darts WHEN: 6:00 p.m - 9:30 p.m WHERE: RCAFA Hall - Smiths Falls, 44 Abbott St. North, Smiths Falls CONTACT: Linda, 613-2833668 Every Sunday night from September to March at the RCAFA Hall.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5

Duplicate Bridge WHEN: 1:00 p.m WHERE: Smiths Falls Legion, 7 Main St. E., Smiths Falls CONTACT: 613-283-7164 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: 613-2833292 COST: Come play euchre.

Euchre WHEN: 7:00 p.m WHERE: Seniors Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St., Smiths Falls CONTACT: 613-283-0817 First Monday of each month.

Sponsor: Harmony #162.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6

Floor Shuffleboard WHEN: 9:30 a.m WHERE: Seniors Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St., Smiths Falls CONTACT: 613-283-0817 Every Tuesday and Wednesday. Parking behind arena.

Beginners welcome. Sponsor: Harmony Club 162.

Duplicate Bridge WHEN: 1:00 p.m WHERE: Smiths Falls Legion, 7 Main St. E., Smiths Falls CONTACT: 613-2837164 Duplicate Bridge Partnership.

Come by 12:45 p.m. Bridge starts at 1 p.m.

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Mahjongg WHEN: 1:30 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: ABC Hall, 3166 Bolingbroke Road, County Road 36, Tay Valley CONTACT: Rosetta Mcinnes, 1 (613) 268-2548, communications@abchall.ca,

http://www.abchall.ca COST: $5 American Mah Jongg (or Maajh as it is usually called) is a fascinating rummylike game played with tiles rather than cards. The game originated in China, dating back to the time of Confucius. Everyone is welcome.

John's United Church, 400 Prescott St., Kemptville CONTACT: 613-806-4495 COST: $5 Organized every Thursday by the North Grenville Duplicate Bridge Club. All levels of bridge players welcome.

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