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Floats snaked from Wilson Street to Foster Street, then down the main drag, Gore Street, finally turning onto Cockburn Street and ending in the vicinity of Queen Elizabeth School. Along the route children were happy to receive the candy canes and lollipops handed out by various organizations.

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Municipal Connection NOTICE OF INTENT: 2019 BUDGET

Please be advised that pursuant toWE TownNEED of PerthYOUR By-law #3811, notice is hereby given that the Council INPUT! of Town Perth will be a By-law for the ofour approving the 2019 Budget, at Thethe Town of of Perth would likeconsidering residents and businesses topurpose complete online survey about active th atransportation Special Meeting of thePlease Committee of town’s the Whole to benews heldsection on December 14information , 2018, at 10am in access the in town. visit the website for more and to Council Chambers, located on the 2nd Floor, Perth Town Hall, 80 Gore St. East. the link to the survey: www.perth.ca.

The final budget is expected to be approved at the regularly scheduled Council meeting on January 22nd, 2019.

For further Information, please contact Brian Burns, Treasurer, Town of Perth at 613-267-3311 Ext. 2223 or by email at corpdir@perth.ca.

Guidelines regarding delegations to address Council can be found on the Perth website at www.perth.ca, or by contacting Lauren Walton, Town Clerk at 613-267-3311 Ext. 2239.

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: TREE REMOVAL/ARBORIST SERVICES The Town of Perth is requesting proposals from qualified respondents to submit a proposal for the contract “Tree Removal/Arborist Services ES-2018-19”. This is a multi-year contract and will occur from January 1st, 2019 to December 31st, 2021 Deadline for questions is December 4th, 2018 which can be directed to Tony Mack, 613-267-3311 Ext. 2273; deadline for submissions is December 13th, 2018 by 2:00pm.

Copies of the RFP are available on www.biddingo.com, or can be picked up at Town Hall. Submissions should be directed to: Tony Mack, Engineering Technologist Corporation of the Town of Perth 80 Gore St. East, Perth, ON K7H 1H9 613-267-3311 • Email: engtech@perth.ca •

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The Town of Perth is requesting quotations from qualified respondents for the following contract “Materials and Equipment” to be supplied during the winter and summer months starting January 1st, 2019 to December 31st, 2021.

Quotation packages can be picked up at the Town Hall or by calling the undersigned. If you are interested in any part or whole of the above noted, please have your quotes submitted by December 13th, 2018 at 2:00pm, by fax, mail or e-mail. Questions can be directed to the undersigned at 613-267-3311 Ext. 2243.

Robert MacDonald, Superintendent of Surface Operations Corporation of the Town of Perth 80 Gore St. East, Perth, ON K7H 1H9 613-267-3311 • Email: roads@perth.ca • Fax: 613-267-5635

SMALL BUSINESS ADVISORY CENTRE: DECEMER 2018 APPOINTMENTS Perth’s Economic Development Department and the Small Business Advisory Centre have created a program to assist new entrepreneurs and existing business owners in the community.

Once a month Cindy James, Manager of the Small Business Advisory Centre for Lanark County, will visit Perth Town Hall. Ms. James will be taking appointments with budding entrepreneurs as well as established business owners, offering information on business topics such as registering a business, developing a business plan, marketing, financing, HST regulations and much more.

The next available date for appointments is Wednesday, December 12th, 2018 between 9:00am and 12:00pm in the Kent Room at Perth Town Hall. Interested parties can make an appointment by contacting Nicola Thomson, Youth and Client Services Coordinator at 613-283-7002 Ext.109 or email smallbusiness@smallbizcentre.ca.

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OUTGOING LANARK COUNTY COUNCILLORS RECOGNIZED FOR SERVICE ASHLEY KULP akulp@metroland.com The 2014-2018 term of Lanark County council has come to a close and the crowning achievement for many around the table is the realization of the Ottawa Valley Recreation Trail (OVRT).

During the final meeting of council on Nov. 28, outgoing councillors were presented with plaques in recognition of their service by Warden John Fenik (Perth mayor). The glass plaques bore stained glass leaf scenes. Those honoured included Louis Antonakos (Carleton Place mayor); Aubrey Churchill (Drummond/North Elmsley reeve); Gail Code (Drummond/North Elmsley deputy reeve); John Gemmell (Perth deputy mayor); Jerry

Flynn (Carleton Place deputy mayor); Shaun McLaughlin (Mississippi Mills mayor); and Jane Torrance. Brian Stewart (Lanark Highlands mayor) and Keith Kerr (Tay Valley reeve) were absent.

"It's been an honour and a privilege serving with you all," Fenik noted. "This really isn't goodbye, it's just so long until we see each other again."

Each member of council was also given the opportunity to say a few words.

Churchill, who is retiring after a 30-year career in politics, indicated it had been 18 years since he'd first sat in his county council seat, which included a term as warden in 2006.

"I've seen a lot of faces come and go since (that time) ... I've met a lot of people, made a lot of friends

Ashley Kulp/Metroland Outgoing Lanark County councillors were recognized for their service during the final county council meeting of the 2014-2018 term Nov. 28. Pictured, from left: Louis Antonakos (Carleton Place mayor); Aubrey Churchill (Drummond/North Elmsley reeve); Jerry Flynn (Carleton Place deputy mayor); Gail Code (Drummond/North Elmsley deputy reeve); Shaun McLaughlin (Mississippi Mills mayor); Jane Torrance (Mississippi Mills Coun.); and John Gemmell (Perth deputy mayor). The new council was sworn in Dec. 4. and I thank everyone for this past term and staff for the great time we've had," he stated.

His county council partner, Code, is also stepping away from municipal politics. She credited Lanark County staff for the great camaraderie and said the highlight of the term was her year as warden in 2016.

"Thanks for the memories," Code said, voice wavering.

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Flynn said he had all the respect in the world for the council and staff. "I'll miss this part of it," he stated.

Antonakos applauded council on its accomplishments and conduct over the past four years.

"What I particularly enjoyed was how you conducted yourselves towards me and each other," he commented.

He said the OVRT will be a lasting legacy. " ... It's a beautiful trail going through the community

and at the end of the day, it's the vision from county council, the budget from county council and it was the drive from county council ... that to me represents the pinnacle of my four years here," Antonakos added.

Gemmell, who has spent nine years around the table, also commended staff for making council's job easier. "This staff makes everything work. I sincerely appreciate what you do for us and the community,"

he said.

Noting the four years had flown by, Torrance was proud of the excellent work by county council, including a new public works building, paramedic station in Montague, the OVRT, as well as advancements in affordable housing in Mississippi Mills and Perth.

"The strength of this council is that the core is sound and we keep moving forward. It doesn't stay the same and there are always new ideas," she remarked.

McLaughlin said he learned a lot in his one term and was impressed with how well the budget process works and how all municipal representatives interact with one another.

"I've always been amazed at how well we get along. A lot of us are at lower tier councils where sometimes there's a fair bit of friction but there's never been friction here," he stated. " ... There's always professionalism around this table that never wavers."

The new term of county council was sworn in during the inaugural meeting Dec. 4 in Perth.

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CHILD POVERTY A STRUGGLE IN THE OTTAWA VALLEY DEREK DUNN derek.dunn@ metroland.com

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This is the 1st in a 4-part T series exploring different aspects of poverty in the Otttawa Valley, Lanark Countty and Leeds-Grenville, ffrom the struggles families fface to make ends meet to the services that are available tto assist them across the region.

Bills first, then food, their daughter's needs, and, if any money is left over they think about getting something for themselves.

That is the formula Clinton and Rachel Deyell have ffollowed as they struggle to raise a child in poverty in the Ottawa valley. His regular cheque from Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) - the result of a congenital disorder afffecting his spine - covers their rent in a low-income Renfrew neighbourhood.

Her earnings from Canadian Tire cover the rest.

It's enough at the moment to get by but living close to the bone can take a toll on the best of relationships.

"It can be a little hard but one thing we agree on is our daughter comes first," Clinton said. "We don't hide the fact from her that we don't have any money.

There are things she can't have or that we have to save a long time."

Getting by is one thing, but not being able to plan for the future is frustrating. If he worked, the pain could render him immobile for two, three, or more days.

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Employers need more dependability than that. And the medications would be upped, costing even more.

Right now, if Rachel works above part-time it would threaten his medication coverage. Anything she made would go to his costs.

"It wouldn't make any sense," she said.

The question for the Deyells is whether the Doug Ford PC government's welfare system revamp will make it easier to raise their 10-year-old or is it just another shell game politicians play to impress the general public.

"We don't know right now until we get more answers," Clinton said. "It looks like they are giving you more at the front end but taking more at the back."

Peter Emon confirms their suspicions: it won't help children in poverty.

"I don't believe it will," said Renfrew's reeve who is a longtime social worker.

"It's not substantial enough to have an impact on the lives of children and families living in poverty."

Emon is hopeful Children, Community and Social Services minister Lisa

Percentage of children

Derek Dunn/Metroland Clinton and Rachel Deyell struggle financially to raise their 10-year-old girl in Renfrew. Changes to social programs have only raised the uncertainty. Statistics show they are not alone but the couple feel confident their family can get through it.

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living in low-income households in 2015:

Lanark County 16.6% (2090 ) Smiths Falls 35.6% (580 ) Perth 23.6% (135 ) Lanark Highlands 22.5% (190 ) Montague 16.9% (130 ) Tay Valley 16.8% (135 ) Carleton Place 16% (360 ) Drummond/N. Elmsley 11.5% (160 ) Mississippi Mills 10.9% (270 )

Renfrew county Renfrew (town) Admaston/Bromley Arnprior Whitewater Region Greater Madawaska Bonnechere Valley McNab/Braeside Horton

(In brackets) is the actual number of children 15.1% (2955 33% (435 21.1% (150 21.1% (400 17.8% (255 15.3% (45 16.9% (105 9.5% (125 8.3% (45

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population | *Source: United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, 2018

Metroland graphic MacLeod is open to consultations and will consider the differing situations ffaced outside the Greater Toronto Area. Especially as it impacts people in and around small towns where any savings in lowering housing costs are more than offset, he said, in higher transportation costs.

MacLeod's approach is to not plug an injection of new money into the system that supports one million Ontarians, but to find greater cost efficiencies.

Changes include moving some people from disabili-

ty to Ontario Works in a bid to more closely align with ffederal guidelines. MacLeod said it will provide "clarity" but the Deyells would prefer to keep ODSP over moving to Ontario Works (known to contribW ute less to recipients).

One thing everyone can agree on is that statistics showing the number of

children living in poverty are alarming. Renfrew tops the list in its county, which has Emon looking into fforming a committee to address the issue.

Clinton wishes them well. In the meantime, he and Rachel agree on one thing above all else.

"We are lucky to have (our daughter)," Clinton

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said. "She knows she can't have the things some other kids have. But she is mature beyond her years."

"We're very lucky," Rachel added. "We hope it will make her better as a grown-up."

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This is the first of a 4-part series.

After reviewing troubling numbers on child poverty in Renfrew County, reporter Derek Dunn talks to a family facing everyday struggles.

HORSE OWNER LOSES ANIMALS, POSSESSIONS IN LANARK BARN FIRE EVELYN HARFORD ehar ford@metroland.com The worst nightmare came true for Jessica Hlywka and her mother this month.

Hlywka got a call and a text message on the morning of Monday, Nov. 12, telling her that the barn she rents out on Rosetta Road in Lanark, which housed animals, as well as riding gear, was on fire.

Hlywka quickly got in the car with her mother and drove there from Arnprior, where she lives.

"We drove as fast as we could," she said. "We got a phone call halfway from one of the neighbours and he let us know that the barn was gone."

When they got there, the fire trucks were already there and the two-storey barn was a smouldering mound.

"We lost everything," said Hlywka. "This is every horse person's worst nightmare."

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"It was devastating," she said. "I was completely numb."

Hlywka said the only things that got out of the barn were two cats.

The horses, who were outside the barn at the time of the fire, also remain unscathed.

Those horses, led by 21year-old Coltar, moved away from the fire when it broke out. As a result, none of them even suffered from smoke inhalation. Hlywka said the old horse who helped the others had survived a barn fire about 10 years ago when under the care of a previous owner.

"I think he knew what to do," she said. "That horse has lived a hell of a life."

Now, Hlywka is trying to help her 18 horses who've survived.

"Our main concern is finding a place for the horses for the winter," she said.

"If not, more permanently.

It's got to have water and hydro for heaters."

Hlywka wants her horses to stay together.

Right now, she's looking for a pasture with good fences, hydro, and water

Evelyn Harford/Metroland Jessica Hlywka lost everything in a tragic barn fire this November. She is in need of donations to help with the animals who survived the fire. for the surviving 18 horses.

Hlywka has shelters that she can have brought in for them. A whole farm for rent or rent to own would be ideal, but she needs something for them as soon as possible before the harsh winter cold sets in.

Anywhere between Arnprior, Kinburn, Pakenham, Almonte and the Clayton area would be ideal.

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that has been together for almost a year," she said.

"So, I think it would be more traumatic for them to be separated."

So far, support has been rolling in for the survivors.

"It's amazing. It's actually overwhelming," said Hlywka.

One of the neighbours down the road, whom she works for part time, immediately stepped up to help

with the main post online requesting donations. That initial post went viral.

Since then, Hlywka's gotten donations from not only locals, but people from Hamilton, B.C., the U.S., and Nova Scotia.

"It's completely overwhelming," said Hlywka.

However, she's still in need of donations of round/square large bales or small bales of horse hay to help feed the horses.

Hlywka is also in desperate need of lead ropes, hay tarps, first-aid items for horses, t posts for fencing, a low 300g water trough, hay, and a place for them

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and many other essential items to keep the horses comfortable outside for the winter months.

A GoFundMe page has been set up, where more than $2,700 has been raised so far.

The owner of Natural Pet Foods, located at 61 Bridge St. in Carleton Place, has organized a fundraising event that will be held at the store on Dec. 15 from 10 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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CONSERVATIVE HOLD AS MICHAEL BARRETT RETAINS GORD BROWN'S OLD SEAT DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@ metroland.com Michael Barrett has been elected as the new Member of Parliament for Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes.

He defeated Liberal candidate Mary Jean McFall in the Monday, Dec. 3 byelection, held to fill the seat by the late Conservative MP Gord Brown, who died of a heart attack on May 2.

With all 238 polls reporting, and turnout of only 35.89 per cent, Barrett received 16,865 votes to McFall's 10,443, according to the Elections Canada website. The New Democratic Party candidate Michelle Taylor was only 24 votes ahead of Green Party candidate Lorraine Rekmans, at 883 votes to 859 re-

spectively.

Independent candidate John "The Engineer" Turmel received 111 votes.

Message to Trudeau "Did we send a message to Justin Trudeau tonight?" Barrett asked the cheering crowd at his campaign headquarters in Brockville.

He commended McFall and the other candidates running for "a very competitive and a very respectful race." McFall had called him earlier in the evening to congratulate him. He also fielded a call from Conservative Party leader Andrew Scheer. He promised that "in 2019, Andrew Scheer and the Conservative Party will make Justin Trudeau a one-term prime minister." Trudeau has not yet moved into the house he grew up in as a child, and

Desmond Devoy/Metroland Michael Barrett celebrates his election victory, joined on stage by his wife, Amanda, son Luke, 5 and daughter Michaela, 2.

Barrett pointed out that "Justin Trudeau hasn't moved into 24 Sussex. We're going to make sure he won't get the chance."

He acknowledged the "tragic circumstances" around the calling of the byelection. Barrett said

Brown did a masterful job while in office, and he promised that he would "honour Gord's legacy," in a way that would make him proud.

For those who did not vote for him, he said "I will be your representative,"

and added that, in next year's federal election, he wanted to bring "more of them (voters) into our big blue tent."

He laid out what will likely be some priorities to next year's election platform, including opposition

to the Trudeau government's carbon tax, while pledging to bring in "responsible environmental policies." He also said a Conservative government would bring in "secure borders," which would still stress the importance of immigration, but in a way that was "planned, costed, and makes sense, and helps our economy."

Liberals regroup Downtown, the mood at The Keystone Pub was more sombre as Liberals gathered. McFall agreed with Barrett that "it was a very respectful, well-run campaign," she said. "We brought issues out that people cared about."

Trudeau visited both Kemptville and Brockville during the byelection.

People she saw were "absolutely thrilled to see him," and she believes that many people are "proud of the manner he is running the country."

She said it is too soon to tell if she will run as the Liberal candidate in the 2019 election.

"Tomorrow is another day," she said.

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ALCOHOL OR DRUGS, IMPAIRED IS IMPAIRED Every year, the OPP embarks on a traffic blitz at this time, designed to curb motorists' bad or even criminal behaviours.

Sometimes the statistics go up, other times they may go down. Regardless, the Festive RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) program proves there are still far too many people willing to risk their lives and those of others by climbing behind the wheel while intoxicated.

This year's campaign began on Nov. 23 and continues through the holiday season. Across the province, including here in Lanark, Leeds and Grenville counties, the Ontario Provincial Police will be conducting regular spot checks to make our roads and highways safer for everyone.

So far, 2018 has not been a banner year in Ontario.

On highways patrolled by the OPP, 39 people have lost their lives in collisions where alcohol or drugs were determined to be a factor. This according to the latest statistics from the agency itself. And from Jan. 1 to mid October of this year, in excess of 6,700 charges for impaired driving were laid. Of those, 283 were charges of impaired by drugs.

"Drivers who consume cannabis and think they can avoid detection by the OPP need to think again," Rose DiMarco, the OPP's Interim Deputy Commissioner, said in a release. "The OPP has a strong set of tools and skills that enable them to take drug- and alcohol-impaired drivers off our roads. Whether a person is driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, impaired is impaired.

Both forms are dangerous, serious criminal offences, and they carry similar penalties."

Just because cannabis is legal doesn't mean it's open season where driving is concerned. Cannabis in vehicles must be in its original, unopened package or in a bag that's not readily available to anyone in the vehicle.

In addition to getting dangerous drivers off the road, the campaign also aims to send a message - again! - that if you choose to use cannabis or drink and drive, you will be caught, you will have your licence suspended and you'll likely spend time in jail. And that's if you're fortunate enough not to have killed someone as a result of your foolishness.

There's really no excuse when there are so many safe options at your disposal. Have a designated driver before you head out. Call on a friend or a free ride service like Operation Red Nose. Or hail a cab after the office party or fun night at the pub. They all work.

Be smart this season and prepare before heading out.

Your life might well depend on it.

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HOLIDAY CHICKENS: NOW I HAVE SEEN EVERYTHING WHEN WHAT TO HER WONDERING EYES DID APPEAR, BUT A LIT CHICKEN. KILL ME NOW, WRITES LAURIE WEIR. LAURIE WEIR Column

It was a hot day in May, 2014, when I was cleaning out my grandma's house to make it my own. There was some tidying up around the yard I was also doing, including taking an old and broken, paint-chipped cement chicken to the curb for garbage pickup.

I was busting windows not on purpose - when I happened to meet the cute neighbour from Newfoundland as I was heading to the shed with the broken glass. He invited me for

dinner.

As I headed to his place that weekend, I was shocked to see Grandma's broken down cement chicken, sitting in his garden of green peppers and tomatoes. We had a good laugh about it, and I didn't think any more of it, until my cute Newfoundland neighbour became my Sweet Baby and moved in with me that fall.

Along with him and all his possessions, came the danged broken-down, cement chicken, and it went right back into its original spot on the garden patio ... much to my chagrin.

It wasn't long after when Sweet Baby found a couple little chicks at a yard sale.

Last summer, he cut down a dead pine tree about three feet from the ground. It was the perfect spot for a flat piece of wood.

It became a new home for the chickens. He painted them white, and spraypainted a splash of gold on their beaks and heads.

"What in the name of all that's holy are you doing with those danged chickens?"

"You just never mind, I like chickens," he said. "I'm working on a farm, and I might move those solar lights that are over by the lilac bush and make it a shrine."

After a recent trip to Mom's one Sunday, it was dark when I got home, but I saw some Christmas lights from a distance. Sweet Baby had gotten on the roof of the house to throw some lights on the spruce tree.

Then I had to laugh outrageously! The multicoloured spotlights were shining, reflecting through the trees, and highlighting that danged chicken.

Laurie Weir is the news editor for the Perth Courier and Smiths Falls Record News. She can be reached at ljweir@metroland.com when she's not trying to hide the chickens.

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STILL NO BAIL HEARING FOR ATTEMPTED TRIPLE MURDER ACCUSED possession of a restricted or prohibited weapon. His case was due to be heard on the afternoon of Halloween, but was adjourned until Nov. 8.

Schuyler's next bail hearing will be at the Perth courthouse on Thursday, Nov. 29 at 1 p.m.

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

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the Snow Vehicle, All Terrain Vehicle, Vessel Enforcement / Education Unit (SAVE) located the owner, the dog was approximately 25 feet from the shore line.

Because of their safety plan of action McNames was able to haul him to the surface and Lefaivre was able to get back onto the ice and eventually to the shore line.

Neither the officer nor the dog required medical attention.

DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@metroland.com A Perth man facing three counts of attempted murder has yet to have his bail hearing.

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"There was lots of community involvement in Westport and Elgin," said Hugh Colton, the organizer of the annual food drive that covers 11 communities over a six-week road trip.

"I'm happy. The community again has been overwhelmingly generous.

They are caring people and I appreciate their support and confidence in this and their trust in this campaign."

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The afternoon was spent at Gordanier's in Elgin where another 1,305 pounds of food were collected and an impressive $6,011.25 for the Elgin Food Bank.

That brings our running total for the campaign after four weeks on the road to 173,410 pounds of food, and $36,012.21 in cash donations.

Last week, Colton also made stops with the BAM float at CP Holiday Train

events: One in Smiths Falls and the other in Perth, as well as two parades in Perth and Athens.

"It Perth, we got another 2,374 pounds of food, which filled 76 banana boxes," he said. "And in Smiths Falls we got a bunch of food, about 2,700 pounds, and a bunch more cash."

Colton was also out at the Perth Festival of Lights on Friday night with the holiday float.

This Saturday, Dec. 8, the BAM road tour will hit Portland from 9 a.m. to

noon and be set up at the LCBO and RBC bank. This part of the drive will support the Portland Food Bank.

From 1 to 4 p.m., the crew will head to Merrickville and be set up at the Merrickville Food Market.

Food and cash donations will support the Merrickville Lions' Club Christmas Food Hamper Campaign.

Saturday evening, the BAM float will be in the Smiths Falls Santa Claus parade, starting at 5 p.m. from the Youth Arena.

Add Saturday, December 15 at 7:00 pm to your calendar. Admission is $10 at the Maberly Hall door. Food Bank donations are gratefully welcomed. Refreshments will be served following the concert. It is always a lovely time to chat with neighbours and friends and share the Christmas spirit.

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OPINION

THERE ARE A LOT OF RULES, ESPECIALLY FOR CARS FOLLOWING THE RULES HAS ITS ADVANTAGES, WRITES STEPHANIE GRAY STEPHANIE GRAY Column

I'm a rule follower.

Sometimes I get teased about it. Occasionally I consider myself the antithesis of fun.

Following rules has its advantages, though. For one thing, you are less likely to go to jail. That tends to be a fairly big plus. Following rules can make you pretty good at creating policies and procedures - and following them. Also, following rules can some-

times keep things uncomplicated. Unless the rules don't make sense, and then you get into a whole philosophical thing. Which I'm not going to do at this time.

It's not always easy to follow the rules. There are an awful lot of them, and sometimes it's hard to keep track. Even though "ignorance is no excuse," sometimes we can be forgiven for not realizing there was a rule for something. But tread carefully with that.

There's a lot of context involved and circumstances and, probably, a little philosophy.

Some rules, though, we have to know. Don't put tin-

foil in the microwave.

Don't wash red things with your whites. Don't flush baby wipes down the toilet.

Don't eat raw chicken.

These are all things that can make life complicated and expensive if you don't follow them. The risk isn't worth it.

Other rules are even more important to follow.

They are the "could go to jail" rules or, at least, could land you in big trouble if you break them (also complicating and expensive). A lot of these rules are actually laws. Like don't kill people. Don't burn down buildings. Don't drive while impaired by drugs and alcohol. Don't text and drive.

Those rules are really easy for me to follow. Even

the texting one. I just put the phone in my purse. I'm not co-ordinated enough to text and drive anyway.

I don't mind being a rule follower. I try to set an example. I'm a parent. I teach (including police foundations students). I work at a police station. I sort of feel like it's important.

You may have noticed there are a lot of rules around cars. In addition to all the stuff about insurance and keeping documents and keeping licence plate stickers up-to-date, there are maintenance rules.

For instance, if you have a car that belonged to your late father-in-law and you don't run it for several months, it will die.

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weather about to settle in, now seemed like a good time to resuscitate the car.

A friend loaned me a charger and instructed me on its use. I was not optimistic. I figured the battery was very done. Eventually, though, it started! Amazeballs!

Next step - drive it.

Here's where things get complicated. The car is insured, but at that moment it had been cleaned out and the ownership and insurance documents were AWL. Not only that, but the battery had been dead for so long the odometer settings defaulted to miles per hour and I couldn't immediately see how to fix it.

So there I was, the little rule follower, driving around in a car with no documentation in the vehicle and no idea how fast I was going. I didn't dare

pull my cellphone out of my pocket to do a metric conversion. Not only that, but I was so excited the car started that I took off without my purse, so no driver's licence on hand.

Such a rebel!

This story does not have a dramatic ending. I drove carefully and, I think, at a reasonable speed. Didn't hit any deer. Didn't get pulled over at all. Returned home and parked the car. Not only that, but the paperwork was found and/or restored the next day.

I'll stick to rule following. Less to worry about.

Stephanie Gray is a word girl, project manager and college teacher who makes up words, has petulant body parts and obsesses about her patio. sjgray@bell.net.

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DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@ metroland.com It pays to read.

And the number of people picking up, and paying for, books brought in by former Perth librarian Peter Nelson has netted The Table Community Food Centre a $1,000 donation.

Nelson has been dropping off books for fundraising sales at various banks across town, with the money collected from book sales at the Royal Bank of Canada's (RBC) Perth branch on Gore Street East going toward The Table (other banks, like the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, use book sale money to donate to breast cancer research, for example).

"I only bring in stuff that is in nearly new condition," said Nelson, during an in-

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Desmond Devoy/Metroland From left, Jim Noble, Traci Hawkins, The Table Community Food Centre executive director Ramsey Hart, Faye McLellan, Donna Gordon, Sharon Ruth, and Peter Nelson, with the $1,000 cheque donation from the Royal Bank of Canada's Perth branch to The Table, on Nov. 29. terview before the cheque presentation at the RBC on Thursday, Nov. 29. "I pick the cream of the crop," from the Tay Valley Township ReUse Centre.

Nelson served as a librarian at the Perth and District Union Public Library from 1985 to 1986, and

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Sounds like a win-win," recalled Nelson.

The books are for sale right beside the wait line for the bank tellers, and people are literally snapping books right out of his hands as he comes in to make a drop-off.

"I've had people take books out of my hand as I've been walking in," Nelson said.

But this is not the first $1,000 that the RBC has collected from Nelson's books for charity this year. This past September, the Perth RBC branch donated $1,000 to the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario in Otta-

wa's youth mental health department.

"I'm going to keep it (book sales) going as long as I can. I'd like to continue to do this," said Perth RBC bank manager Sharon Ruth, after the cheque presentation. "We support our communities. We've had a lot of success with these book donations."

She called the donation to The Table "a meaningful contribution to The Table this side of Christmas."

Table executive director Ramsey Hart said that any donations are always welcome, but "especially this time of year," he said.

The donation was roughly the equivalent of the cost of hosting two community dinners (at an aver-

age cost of $2.50 per plate, with more than 100 people, on average, per meal).

He commended the partnership between RBC and Nelson as "a great community initiative" that also helps "keep stuff out of the landfill."

Retirement The RBC will be hosting a celebration of a different sort on Friday, Dec. 21, when employee Fay McLellan celebrates 40 years of working at the same branch, something Ruth calls "unheard of." While her official final day is on New Year's Eve, on Dec. 21, all day, clients of McLellan are encouraged to drop by to say goodbye to her and wish her well on her retirement.

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SENATORS GATE APARTMENTS GIVEN GREEN LIGHT, 6-1, BY PERTH COUNCIL council meeting. "I have concerns (too)," he added.

One of his main concerns was regarding "excessive parking and spillage of parking onto nearby streets," said Boldt, as well as the matter of snow removal. "Many of these units are two bedroom units," he said.

"I really feel for the people in the neighbourhood," said Boldt. However, after months of negotiations, between the developer, the town, citizens, and outside engineers, "I'm comfortable with what is in

DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@ metroland.com Perth town council has agreed to a site plan agreement for the new Senators Gate Drive, including changes to the parking plan.

The public interest in this development was intense, according to Coun. Jim Boldt.

"In eight years (on council), I have never seen so many people in this council chambers who have concerns," he said, during the Nov. 20 town

here," he said, and the people affected by the development "can live with the changes."

The plan is for three, twostorey apartment buildings, standing 24-feet tall, with about 27 units in the Perthmore subdivision, described by development and protective services director Forbes Symon in a report as a "stacked townhouse." However, because this proposal includes basement units, and since the town's bylaw for townhouses "does not envision basement units ... for the

purpose of the zoning bylaw the development is referred to as apartment buildings."

He added that "we really can't stop positive growth in our town," said Boldt.

Coun. Judy Brown said "I support this so development can proceed," adding that she was glad to see parking limited to one parking space per unit.

In future, Coun. Jim Graff said that he hoped that there would be changes to future development in town.

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developers to contribute more green space and children's playgrounds," said Graff. "I think we have to be a little tougher with our developers."

In the end, Graff ended up as the only councillor to vote against the site-plan, when it passed 6-1.

Staff details The proposed development has 34 parking spaces, including four visitor parking spaces, and three barrierfree spaces. Symon noted that when it comes to the outside

look of the building, "efforts have been made to ensure the building mass and appearance are consistent with the look and feel of a two-storey townhouse development," he wrote.

The town's planning advisory committee recommended that "all future rental lease agreements contain a notice that only one parking space is provided per residential unit. These elements have been added into the agreement before council," Symon wrote.

"This application does conform to the zoning bylaw," said Symon at the meeting.

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Mother lived in constant dread that one night our old log house would burn to the ground and take all of us in our beds with it.

Now that winter was upon us, and the Findlay Oval was raging day and night, she said it wasn't a case of "if," it was a case of "when."

Father, of course, said that was pure nonsense.

He had been looking after the fires in the Haneman household since he was knee-high to a grasshopper, and he hadn't burned the place down yet!

Fire in the stovepipe was a common occurrence, and when that happened, Mother immediately tore through the

house like a reindeer, gathering up the family Bible, photo albums and the sugar bowl holding her egg money, ready to flee the house if the blazing stovepipe got out of hand. Father, of course, simply threw salt into the stove, and on occasion put on his leather mitts, separated two stove pipes, placed a tin pie plate between them, immediately choking the fire. It worked every time. He did this as calmly as if he were just lighting his pipe or taking another cup of green tea.

Father said if Mother was so sure the house was going to go up in flames with him tending the fire, he would be glad to give up the job to her. Mother considered the offer for barely a few seconds and then said she thought it would be good training for Everett to start looking after the fires at night.

"Father said if Mother was so sure the house was going to go up in flames with him tending the fire, he would be glad to give up the job to her."

Without as much as consulting with my brother, he was told the job started right then and there.

Father never cast an eye toward the stove when he got up from the rocking chair, folded the Ottawa Farm Journal, and headed for the bedroom. Everett was in charge.

When it came time for the rest of us to go to bed, Mother just nodded toward Everett, and he went to the stove and began stoking it for the long cold night ahead.

The only heat we had in the entire house came from the Findlay Oval.

The stove pipe snaked through a hole in the ceiling, went into the upstairs hall, which really was my

sister Audrey's and my bedroom, and then went through the chimney, taking the heat with it.

I could hear Everett slamming the stove lids and then locking down the fire box. The fire was fixed for the night, or at least Everett thought so.

Well! The next morning, you could see your breath upstairs. I went over to the stove pipe where my underwear was draped over the back of a chair, where I hoped it would be nice and warm when I put it on. It felt like it had just been brought in off the clothesline from outside!

I could hear Mother banging pots in the kitchen, and then she came to

the bottom of the stairs and ordered Everett to "get down here at once."

The water in the pail on the bake table, brought in fresh from the pump the night before was frozen solid, and the kitchen was colder than billy-o. Mother asked Everett when he got up through the night to add a log to the Findlay Oval. Everett said he didn't know he had to. Father was already out to the barns, and you didn't have to be a university graduate to know he had made no attempt at bringing the fire in the stove to life.

Well, Everett's duties with tending to the night fire were over. That night Father was back at bringing the Findlay Oval up to raging, and although

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SECOND STAGE HOUSE OPENS IN CARLETON PLACE TARA GESNER tgesner@metroland.com Lanark County Interval House (LCIH) has been assisting women and children in crisis for nearly four decades, and on Oct. 26 the organization celebrated the grand opening of its second stage residence.

Owing to confidentiality and safety, the Canadian Gazette is not in a position to release the address of the dwelling, except to say it is located in Carleton Place.

"The existence of second stage housing is huge for Lanark County Interval House," executive director Erin Lee stated.

There is already a first stage shelter in Carleton Place, but unlike this short-term emergency lodging, second stage offers secure and affordable housing to women, with or without children, for up to one year.

"Second stage grows independence, and it supports healing," Lee explained.

She continued: "Women are empowered as they make changes in their lives through safe housing, counselling and supports."

Lee added, "Within the year, the hope is these women have healed adequately, their court situation is resolved or their abuser is no longer hunting them down ... they can live a life free of violence."

Unfortunately, 42 per cent of Canadian women return to their

abusers due to a lack of housing.

LCIH responds to 2,000-plus calls for help annually, and it engages and provides direct service to more than 400 women and their children. The organization believes women and their children have the right to live with dignity and without the threat of abuse.

The highly secure second stage residence in Carleton Place is composed of four individual units, with one being accessible.

OPP has recently done an assessment of the property's perimeter.

"Three units have two bedrooms, and the accessible unit has one bedroom," Lee said. "All units are currently occupied."

Brianne Luckasavitch is the public education co-ordinator at LCIH. "Applications went out two to three months ago," she noted, and "women immediately started applying."

The ladies currently in second stage housing come from different areas in Lanark County, and they have all been service engaged.

With LCIH engaged in a rent supplement agreement with the County of Lanark, which must be negotiated once a year, rent is affordable, and it is geared to income.

Lee highlighted: "The four second stage units were supported by different folks."

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Submitted/Lanark County Interval House Lanark County Interval House (LCIH) celebrated the grand opening of its second stage housing residence on Oct. 26 in Carleton Place. From left: corporate sponsors Duncan and Fiona McNaughton (Tiree) and LCIH executive director Erin Lee. Affiliates (Carleton Place); Lindsay and Corey Bechamp; Scotiabank Home Financial; and Ernie and Brenda Rowe.

LCIH is extremely grateful to its corporate sponsor, Tiree (Duncan McNaughton) for the donation of $1.2 million.

"We cannot thank them enough," Lee said.

The town of Carleton Place made a $10,000 pledge to the second stage housing initiative, payable over two years. Other funding includes a $105,500 contribution from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, and a $25,000 pledge, payable over five years, from the Rotary Club of Carleton Place and Mississippi Mills.

"We also have $14,700 from United Way Lanark County to support staffing, programs and services," Lee said.

Attending the second stage grand opening on Oct. 26 were LCIH board members and staff, along with local politicians and project sponsors.

"The event was really about bringing together the board, the staff, our community sponsors and our corporate sponsor to celebrate we were ready to launch the units," Lee explained.

In addition to speeches and refreshments, festivities included staff guided tours of the second stage residence.

Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston MPP Randy Hillier represented the province.

"He congratulated the hard work of the agency," Lee said, and "he recognized the community was giving and supportive."

County of Lanark Warden John Fenik was in attendance, speaking about the agency's hard work, and "the contribution the county is making to second stage housing, helping to subsidize rents," Lee said.

McNaughton spoke about the team, and Carleton Place Deputy Mayor Jerry Flynn recounted asking service clubs more than 40 years ago to support the idea of having an emergency shelter in town.

For additional information about LCIH, visit www.lcih.org.

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2019 GOODWOOD FESTIVAL Annual Country Music Festival at Beckwith Park Gift Certificates for next year’s Goodwood Festival are now available for purchase at the Beckwith Township Office – 1702 9th Line Beckwith RESERVE YOUR TICKET AND CAMP SPOT NOW 2019 Full Weekend Pass with rough camping Thursday through Sunday: $50.00 per person Rough Camping includes showers and restroom facilities For more information contact the Beckwith Township Office at 613-257-1539

BLUES ON THE RIDEAU CONCERT SERIES TO HOST JUNO AWARD WINNER IN JANUARY LAURIE WEIR ljweir@metroland.com The latest in the Blues on the Rideau concert series in Westport was in November for a sold-out show by the Hogtown Allstars, which raised $620 for Friends of Foley Mountain.

The band includes six members from two of Canada's most famous blues bands - Downchild and Fathead. All of them have won Juno and multiple Maple Blues awards. Collectively they represent over 300 years of blues playing experience.

The BOTR series will take a break over the Christmas holidays and resume Jan. 18 and 19 with the Jack de Keyzer Band.

A double Juno and seventime Maple Blues Award winner, Canada's King of the Blues is another of the series' all-time favourites. This is de Keyzer's eighth return visit and he's sold out every time.

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COMING EVENTS • On until Dec. 1: Vote for your favourite Canadian blues artists with the Maple Blues Awards which are underway. Visit www.mapleblues.ca and follow the links.

Winners will be announced at the Feb. 4 awards night in Toronto at Koerner Hall.

• Feb. 15: Dawn Tyler Watson & the Ben Racine Band (Montreal) with proceeds to Kick in for Kids, Rideau District High School; • March 22: Ria Reece Band (Montreal) with proceeds to the Rideau Waterway Land Trust; • April 19: Rick Fines & Suzie Vinnick Band (Peterborough/Niagara) with pro-

ceeds to the Country Roads Community Health Centre; and, • May 10: Murray Kinsley & Wicked Grin (Ottawa) with proceeds to Westport in Bloom.

This season's concert series is dedicated to the late Diane Leduc Doran, wife and partnzer of James Doran and co-founder of the series. Diane was married to James to 26 years and died Nov. 20, 2017, after a fouryear battle with liver and Lyme disease.

All shows sell out in advance, so call to book your tickets for these shows at the Cove Inn in Westport, call 613-273-3636 or email info@thecoveinn.ca Dinner and show is $65 (plus HST) from 7 to 11 p.m.

Bands may change due to unforeseen circumstances so be sure to check the website or call the Cove closer to the date of the show to confirm: www.choosetheblues.ca.

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APPOINTMENTS TO COMMITTEES The Township of Beckwith is looking for residents to apply for our municipal advisory committees. To apply, you must submit a letter of interest to the municipality by 12:00 noon on Monday, December 24th, 2018.

The Township is seeking new members for the following:

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Ross Trimble Acting Clerk Administrator Township of Beckwith 1702 9th Line Beckwith Carleton Place, On K7C 3P2 (T)613-257-1539 • (F)613-257-8996 rtrimble@twp.beckwith.on.ca

We are seeking an individual interested in a Print Sales Representative position. This individual must be an energetic self-starter who is seeking an opportunity to grow with an established printing company as a member of our Ottawa Print Sales team.

The successful candidate will possess a minimum of 3 years of business to business direct sales and marketing experience, preferably in the Commercial Printing industry.

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The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority is pleased to announce the launch of its new corporate logo. The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) revealed its new logo at its November board of directors meeting on Nov. 22. The new streamlined logo reflects a modernized brand, while maintaining the RVCA's deep-rooted history in watershed management.

"We're excited to update the RVCA brand with a new design that honours our roots and represents our ongoing commitment to the watershed communities we serve," said Sommer CasgrainRoberston, RVCA general manager. "We recently celebrated our 50th anniversary and completed a year-long strategic review. As part of these milestones, we decided an updated logo was a positive and logical next step."

For more than 50 years

Submitted/RVCA The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority revealed its new logo at a board of directors meeting on Nov. 22. the RVCA has worked to protect the health of the Rideau Watershed and the people who live in it through environmental monitoring and reporting, on-the-ground restoration and stewardship, conservation lands and education, development review and approval, and flood forecasting and warning. The RVCA aims to protect water quality and water supplies, reduce flood risk and erosion hazards, improve habitats and increase conservation lands throughout its 4,234square-kilometre water-

shed located in eastern Ontario.

The modernized logo reflects the dynamic, fluid organization the RVCA is today, but still retains the integrity of the old logo with trees and water as the central visual elements. Colours have been brightened to increase visibility, and the font has been changed to be bolder and more readable.

"This is our first ever logo update since the formation of the RVCA in 1966," said Casgrain-Roberston. "The new logo recognizes our past, present and future while adding a modern spirit. We are excited to share it with our watershed residents."

The new design was created in-house by RVCA communications staff.

The public will likely see both logos in use for some time as current stocks of branded materials are depleted before a full transition to the new look.

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OUTGOING COUNCILLORS YEARS OF SERVICE As the current term of Council was ending on November 30th, 2018; Tay Valley Township recognized five outgoing Councillors.

KEITH KERR Township of North Burgess – Councillor 1994-1995 (Mar) Township of North Burgess Deputy Reeve 1995 (Apr) -1997 Township of Bathurst, Burgess Sherbrooke Deputy Reeve 1998 -2000 Tay Valley Township Reeve 2003-2018 MARK BURNHAM

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Scots Pine and Fraser Fir, 6’ to 8’ 2 LOCATIONS • OPEN DEC 1st 11935 Hwy 15 N., Smiths Falls (3 km N) Sat. & Sun. 9am-5pm 2352 Scotch Line Rd., Perth (3 km W) Tues. – Fri. 3pm-5pm Sat. & Sun. 9am-5pm

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Family and friends of Jennifer Stansel would like to express our sincerest gratitude for the generosity shown by YOU to the Karson Kipp fundraiser. We would like to thank the Lanark Timber Run, bands Rukkuzz and Limit, and all the businesses that donated items. Thank you for the efforts of everyone who organized the event and those who made food for it.

Thank you to all who attended and those who didn’t but still donated. Donations can still be made at the CIBC bank in the Perth Mews Mall. Transit #906 Account #7881991.

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Elkington, Harold

Marguerite Kirkham and family would like to thank all who attended her 90th birthday tea at St James on Nov 18th. Thanks for all the wonderful cards, flowers and gifts.

They were much appreciated. Thanks to the St James Parish Guild who put together a wonderful afternoon.

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The family of the late Jessie Irene DeSalvo, would like to thank everyone who supported us during this difficult time, with your kind expressions of sympathy and prayers, cards, flowers and donations. A special thank you to all who prepared and donated their time and food. An extra special thank you to the caring staff at Rosebridge Manor for their compassionate care, and also to Rev. Jill Turnbull for her kind words and inspiration.

With heartfelt appreciation The DeSalvo Family

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RAYCROFT, Heather

The family of Garnet Porteous would like to thank family, friends and neighbours for their expressions of sympathy, flowers, cards, food and memorial donations. A special thanks to Bayshore Nurses and PSWs, Dr Janice Fullerton, Drs and Nurses of the Chemo Dept Queensway Carleton, the Staff and Wayne Bennett of Barkers Funeral Home, Ann and Staff of Legion Branch 192. The musicians who played for Garn’s celebration of Life, Lorna McRae, Harry Adrain, Dave Brown, Wayne Porteous and Doug Preece.

Thank you for everything.

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BOND-FOX, Elizabeth “Betty”

Peacefully at the Almonte General Hospital with loved ones by her side on Monday morning, November 26th, 2018; Elizabeth Anne Bond-Fox of Ashton passed away at the age of 67. Beloved wife of Rob Fox. Dearly loved mother of Paul Vice (Dina) of Toronto and Jaclyn Vice (Chester Lucido) of Oakville and Stepmother of Jennifer Fox of Almonte and Stephanie Fox (Miles) of Redwood City, California. Cherished and proud “Grandma” of Philip and Cole. Dear sister of Bonnie Russell, Brenda Howat (Don) and Dale Bond-Morgan (Ray). Daughter of the late Versal and Mary (nee McCue) Bond. Friends may call at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Friday, November 30th from 1 to 3:45 p.m. A Tribute to Elizabeth will follow in the Pilon Family Chapel at 4 o’clock. In memoriam, please consider a donation to the Ottawa Mission.

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MOFFATT Gail Phyllis (nee Barr)

of Carleton Place, On Peacefully at the Almonte General Hospital surrounded by her family on Saturday November 24, 2018 at the age of 78. Beloved wife of Brian Moffatt for 61 years. Predeceased by her parents Phyllis and Ollie Barr. Proud mother to her 7 children Cindy (Cameron) Howie, Brent (Yvonne), Sherry (Tony) Beleza, Barry, Bryce, Stacey and Brady (Adrienne). Loving Grandmother of 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Dear sister to Keith (Diane) Barr and Aunt to Corri and Trisha. Gail will be dearly missed by her extended family and many good friends. Funeral service was held on Wednesday, Nov. 28 at St. Thomas Anglican Church in Stittsville, ON. The family would like to thank Dr. McGarry, Bart along with the wonderful staff at the Almonte Hospital for their compassionate and professional care of our mother. For those who wish please consider a donation in Gail’s memory to the Almonte General Hospital.

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Shepard, A. Don (“Judge Roy Bean”) Passed away on Monday, November 26, 2018 in the Perth Hospital with his wife Heather by his side.

Don Of Perth, Ontario, at the age of 76 Survived by his sister Millie Croft of Belleville, Ontario. Predeceased by his siblings Ruth, Mary, Jennie, Marjorie, Jack, Bill, Keith and Edith. Missed by his nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Donations in memory of Don may be made to the Lanark Animal Welfare Society (LAWS). A special thanks to the staff from Bayshore Home Care for their excellent care and kindness.

Family and Friends May Visit C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc. (127 Church St., Almonte, ON. 613-256-3313) On Saturday, December 1, 2018 from 1pm to 3pm. Chapel Service to follow at 3pm. Spring Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery Condolences and tributes : www.crgamble.com

Cryderman, Karl

Sadly and peacefully Karl passed away in his Kemptville home September 30th, 2018 in his 93rd year. He is very much missed by his three sons, David, Allan and Mark, their wives, his three grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Karl was born in Ingleside area and helped work the Cryderman family farm until it was displaced from Farran’s Point when the St. Lawrence Seaway went though. The Cryderman family then moved to Osnabruck Centre just north of Ingleside where they continued to farm and build barns for their neighbours. As a young man, Karl left the family farm one summer and traveled by train to western Canada to work harvesting on different farms. This may be were his curiosity and love for travel started and how much he enjoyed working. He was always fixing or mcgivering something creative.

Always busy! Karl met his sweetheart, Ellen Stewart and they married in September 1949. They were married 67 years before his beloved wife passed away in 2017.

Karl and Ellen decided Kemptville would be where they called home and they started their family on Clothier Street. Karl worked as a plumber and an electrician for W.A. Barnes and Sons until 1982 when he decided to start his own company with his good friend Robert Brooks. Brooks and Cryderman’s Heating, Plumbing and Electrical continues to thrive today, with David and Allan who continue to follow in their father’s passion for work in the trades.

Karl continued to work almost everyday until his passing. Karl loved his work and he had a great deal of pride in what he did. He was living the dream, doing what he loved. Karl and Ellen enjoyed their travels across the USA and Canada either by car, sometimes with the little camper or on bus tours. They were avid square dancers, helping form the Grenville Gremlins club.

They enjoyed camping, dancing and spending time with family sharing a meal that would include lots of deserts along with lots of stories and always with much joy. Karl was able to stay home during his final months of declining health with the help of some very special and gifted caregivers and Doctors that made this possible for Karl. We will be forever grateful for their support. Karl was content and comfortable in his own home, that he himself built and where he was the happiest. Karl was laid to rest, next to his wife in the South Gower Cemetery surrounded by family. He and his smile will be missed by many.

GAUDREAU, Jackie

Peacefully at the Renfrew Victoria Hospital in the early morning hours of Tuesday, November 27th, 2018; Jacqueline Marie Gaudreau of Renfrew; formerly of Vankleek Hill passed away at the age of 73 years.

Beloved wife of the late Marcel Gaudreau (May 1, 2012). Dearly loved and devoted mother of Karina Dewar (Alex) of Rhoddy’s Bay and Kristine Dewar (Kurt Phillion) of Arnprior.

Cherished and proud “Grandma” of Kyle (Brittany), Dean (Natron Persaud), Julie, Paige and Layne and “Great-Grandma” of Addelynn.

Dear sister of Bob Comtois (Patricia) of Medway, MA. and Rita Comtois of Amesbury, MA. Predeceased by a sister, Sue Moynihan (Bernie of Worcester, MA.). Daughter of the late Ray and Juliette (nee Lortie) Comtois.

Also survived by 3 nieces and 1 nephew.

Jackie was very proud of her American heritage. Having grown up in Worcester, Massachusetts, Jackie later met the love of her life and moved to Ontario where Vankleek Hill became her longtime home. Marcel’s retirement would bring the couple to Renfrew to be closer to their children and grandchildren. She was also a devout Roman Catholic who lived by the one commandment.

“Do unto others as you would have them do to you” to the very end of her life. She was truly a remarkable lady and will be missed by the many who had the opportunity to know her as a friend. Relatives and friends paid their respects during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Thursday evening, November 29th from 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Friday morning, November 30th from 9:30 until 10:15. A Funeral Mass was celebrated in St. John Chrysostom Church, Arnprior on Friday morning at 11 o’clock. Interment Sand Point Public Cemetery. In memory of Jackie, please consider a donation to the Renfrew Victoria Hospital. Members of the Catholic Women’s League assembled at the funeral home for prayers on Friday morning at 9 o’clock.

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SMITH, Sr., Albert David

April 28, 1933 – November 23, 2018 Albert died in the Carleton Place Hospital after several weeks of failing health. He was born in Rahway, New Jersey, was the last survivor of nine siblings. He attended Virginia State University on a football scholarship, spent 25 years on the Rahway Police Force, serving as a detective and youth officer. He came to Canada in 1987 and became a Canadian citizen in 2001. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Duncan, his son, Albert Jr., his wife Judy, their daughter, son and granddaughter, and his sons Adam and David. He is also survived by his step-son Terrance Tisdale, his wife Jean, and their three sons. In 2007 Albert received a kidney from a brave friend in Ottawa, for which he was always very grateful.

This gift gave him good heath for a number of years. He supported the organ donation campaigns and, as a member of the Canadian Auto Workers, (now Unifor) he was a workplace health and safety activist, particularly for armored car workers. He and Margret presented the CAW Earth Day Program to area schools for a number of years. They were members of First Unitarian Congregation in Ottawa, and were involved in several NDP campaigns, as well. Still involved in sports, he was a popular, very loud, Little League Umpire in the greater Ottawa are for several years. Albert was treated, monitored and cared for by many health professionals during the past several years and wished to thank them sincerely; he was particularly grateful for the care he received at the Carleton Place Hospital. If you wish, donate to your choice of charity and, maybe, go to a Little League game next summer; cheer for the players and harass the umpire, but just a little bit. Arrangements entrusted to the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place. www.barkerfh.com

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(Retired LCBO and No Frills, Arnprior) With heavy hearts we announce that Heather passed away peacefully at the Arnprior Hospital on Sunday evening, November 25th, 2018 following a brief but courageous journey through cancer. She was 60. Dear daughter of Gordon Raycroft and the late Bethel (nee Yourt). Beloved partner and companion of Cliff Scott. Dearly loved mother of Les Lambert (Cryssy), Krista Nicol (David), Rebeka Borshevsky and Rachel Borshevsky (Ryan Terry) and stepmother of stepson, C.J. Scott.

Cherished and devoted grandmother of Avary, Evan, Olivia, Devin, Ethan, Ayden and Riley.

Dear sister of Randy Raycroft, Brent Raycroft (Heather) and Janice Raycroft. Also survived by many cousins and countless friends and former co-workers. Friends paid their respects during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 5 to 6:45 p.m. A Tribute to Heather followed in the Pilon Family Chapel at 7 o’clock. In memory of Heather, please consider a donation to the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation.

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I was honoured to be inducted into the Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall of Fame on September 30, 2018. I would like to thank everyone for coming out and sharing that evening with us. Thanks again to the Perth Legion Br. 244 for the memorable party, all the presentations, cards and great music.

Harry and Eleanor Adrain

(1927 - 2018) Passed peacefully and surrounded by family November 28, 2018 in his 91st year.

Beloved husband of the late Anne (née Campbell).

Missed profoundly by his three sons Robert (Amy Burnham), John, and Andrew (Ashley Cabecinha). Proud grandfather of Ayden.

Loved being around his brothers- and sistersin-law, and cherished his nephews and nieces (the daughters he never had). Thank you to the compassionate staff of Fairview Manor.

Donations may be made in Harold’s name to the Almonte General Hospital.

Friends and family may visit C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc., (127 Church St., Almonte, ON. (613-256-3313)) On Friday, December 7, 2018 for a visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. followed by a chapel service at 11:00 a.m.

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Beaulieu, Roger Guy Joseph

With sadness, Roger’s family announce his peaceful passing in the Kingston hospital on Friday November 23rd, 2018 at the age of 77 years.

He was predeceased in 2016 by his cherished wife of 53 years, Loraise (Gauthier) Beaulieu. Roger was the loved father of Denis (Kirsten) of Thousand Oaks California, Richard (Kristen) of Valencia California, Diane (Patrick) Benoit of Battersea and the late André Beaulieu. He was the grandfather of Jenevieve Beaulieu, Madison and Nicolas Benoit and Olivia Bell, brother of Mariette Beaulieu (Jean-Paul Landreville), Bertrand Beaulieu (Adrienne Chamberland), Liette Beaulieu and the late Pierrette Beaulieu (Marcel Nadeau). Roger will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. ‘Le malheur de l’avoir perdu, ne doit pas nous faire oublier le bonheur de l’avoir connu.’ Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Thursday December 13th, 2018 from 2:00 to 6:00 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Johns Church, Perth Friday at 11:00 A.M. followed by a reception in the Blair & Son Family Centre. Roger will be interred in the family plot in Glenhaven Memorial Gardens, Kingston. In remembrance donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Diabetes Association would be appreciated.

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Thomlinson, Norman Bernard

Passed away on Saturday November 24th, 2018 in Ottawa at the age of 75. Norman was an avid outdoorsman and craftsman who was born and raised in Rideau Ferry. He is survived by his wife Shirley, son Trevor (Julie) and the lights of his life, grandchildren Ava and James. He is also survived by his siblings, sister Paulette (the late Gerry) Lessard, and brothers Dale (Debbie), Alden (Mary) and Carl (Lisa). He was predeceased by sister Bonnie Jean (late Joe) Kelly and brother RJ (Wendy). He leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews. To all those who knew him he will be greatly missed. At his request there will be no service and private internment at a later date.

NEWMAN Geoffrey R.

Geoff passed away at Lanark Lodge in Perth, Ontario, on Wednesday, November 21st, 2018. He was once a pilot, a broker, and financial planner, but never a dentist. Most importantly, he was a loving and caring husband to Marg (nee Mary Margaret Clement) for 63 years; father to Gary Newman and Cindy Flynn, and grandfather to Jake, Nicole, and Sarah. If Geoff developed a particular interest in something (stamps, genealogy, amongst others), he’d take on the challenge and journey with unbridled passion.

Geoff was a remarkable man, who will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Arrangements will be private for his family and are in care of Blair & Son Funeral Directors, Perth. In remembrance, contributions in Geoff’s memory may be made to The Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation, 33 Drummond St. W., Perth K7H 2K1.

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Thomas, Milton L. “Bud”

Bud passed away in the Perth hospital on Monday, November 26th, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Norma (McKinnon) Thomas and cherished father of Paul (Jaynee) Thomas, Debbie (Perry) Adams, and Dean (Linda) Thomas. Bud was the adored grandfather of Michael Thomas, Adam Thomas, Kiley (Ryan) Binkley, Brooke (Nick) Cunningham and Jacob Thomas and great-grandfather of Olivia and Serenity Thomas, Chase and Mya Binkley, Austin Thomas and Addison and Raya Cunningham.

He was the brother of Mae MacDonald, Bill Thomas, the late Wyman, Ray, Russell, Leonard Thomas, Greta Johnston, Lila Parks and Winnie Massey. Bud was the brother-inlaw of Judy DePietro, Glenna Dunham, Liz McKinnon, Mary McKinnon, Gladys Thomas, the late Doris Sumara, Vern McKinnon, Gordon McKinnon and Hilda Truelove. Bud was well known for his 40 years as owner of M.L. “Bud” Thomas Building Contractor. A gathering will be held privately for the family.

In remembrance of Bud, contributions to the Ottawa Heart Institute or the Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Foundation (CdLS), 1258 Pettit Road, Fort Erie, Ontario L2A 5A3, (905) 994-0499 would be appreciated.

Arrangements are in the care of Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth.

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NORMANDEAU, Michelle “Dizzy”

With great sadness we announce that Michelle passed away at the Ottawa Civic Hospital on Tuesday evening, November 27, 2018. She was only 48. Beloved wife of Wally. Dearly loved mother of Justin Farrell (Cessie) and stepmother of Brian Proulx (Cassie) and grandmother of Dawson, Jackson and Payton.

Dear sister of Patrick Farrell (Lacey), Joey Farrell (Ashley) and Alison Alexander (James Closs). Predeceased by a brother, Shawn Farrell. Daughter of the late Kevin Farrell and the late June Bertrand. Also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins and lots of great friends. An informal gathering of family and friends will take place at the Masonic Hall, 31 James Street, Arnprior on Friday evening, December 7th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. For those wishing, a donation to the Valley Animal Rescue would be appreciated by Michelle’s family.

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Of Battersea, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side at the age of 80. Lorraine, Cherished wife of Alvin Gibbs. Loving daughter of the late Ernest and Rachel Peters. Devoted mother to Brian (Diane), Sharon (Victor) Jarvis, and Carolyn (Paul) Maynard.

Predeceased by her daughter Darlene Ladouceur. Loving grandmother to Krista, Jill, Stacie, Adam, Christopher, Jamie, Julie, Chantal, Nicole, Crystal, Rosemarie, Stephanie, Natasha, and Rachel, and even more great grandchildren. Devoted sister of Carol Wilson. Lorraine will also be lovingly remembered by her many nieces, nephews and friends. Family and friends called at Lannin Funeral Home, 32 Main Street East in Smiths Falls on Friday, November 30, 2018 from 11 AM - 1 PM. A Memorial Service was held in the chapel at 1 PM. Following the Memorial Service, a private family interment took place. A reception followed the burial at Union Street Bar & Grill, Smiths Falls.

Memorial donations in memory of Lorraine can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Online condolences can be made at www.lannin.ca

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Morris passed away in the Ottawa Heart Institute on Monday November 26th, 2018 in his 83rd year. He was the beloved husband of 58 years to Donna (Styles) Young. Morris was the loving father of Patricia (Lionel) Winch and Jennifer Young; proud Poppa of Alex, Eric and Olivia. He was the dear brother of Shirley (Don) Campbell and the late Alvin Young and brother-in-law of Sue Young. Morris will be sadly missed by nieces, nephews, family and friends. Morris lived in Perth and formerly in the Carp and Kinburn areas. A gathering to honour Morris’s life will be held at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Saturday December 8th, 2018 from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. There will be a sharing of memories at 2:15 P.M. In remembrance of Morris, contributions to the Ottawa Heart Institute would be appreciated.

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We are so thankful for the many years we were blessed as a family and look forward to a happy reunion in the heavenly home God has prepared for those who love Him. Rom. 6:23 “The gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”

Forever loved and sadly missed Audrey, Greg (Summer), Justin and Nicolas

In Memory of Bob Rintoul, December 5, 2013 Those we love remain with us For love itself lives on And cherished memories never fade Because a loved ones gone Those we love can never be More than a thought apart For as long as there is memory They’ll always live on in our hearts.

Our heartache is everyday Loneliness is never far away Life goes on As it is said But not told how Tough it really is Life has evolved As you thought Surprises some Mostly not Hard to believe 5 years have gone Without hearing your voice, Laughing with you And especially sharing all of lifes cherished moments (family and friends births, deaths, marriages, anniversaries, birthdays) with you.

Miss you every single day We will always love you Cathy and Jamie

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Ruth MacLennan November 9, 2017

It’s been a year now since we held your hand As you took your last breath.

To be present as you left this earth To be with Jesus was both heartbreaking And yet a privilege.

I still see your face; your voice I long to hear.

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I will miss you forever mom.

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Love you always and forever, Valarie, Nancy, and Keith (Loving Husband)

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COOK Harriette In loving memory of a dear sister, sister-inlaw, aunt, great aunt and great great aunt Harriette Alice Cook (Tryon).

August 7, 1948 - December 7, 2007 We do not need a special day To bring you to our mind For the days we do not think of you Are very hard to find If all this World were ours to give We’d give it, yes and more To see the face of Harriette dear Come smiling through the door.

Love always Bob, Grace, Faye, Mary and families

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We cherish all our memories right from High School until your passing.

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JOB POSTING: Alphaliner Operator, Full Time BUSINESS UNIT: Metroland East, Distribution, 80 Lorne Street, Smiths Falls, ON, K7A 5J7 THE OPPORTUNITY To lead and assist in operations on the distribution floor, including coordinating the staging and inserting of flyers on various shifts using inserting machines and evaluation of performance levels to ensure a smooth and efficient workflow for newspapers.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES • Independently oversee general operation of machine and equipment to ensure production and performance of staff.

• Properly manage products through material handling and ensure correct versions of flyers are used for insertion.

• Address mechanical needs of machinery including maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of equipment while maintaining good housekeeping practices.

• Communicate production status reports to Senior Operator and log all service activity and production output.

• Complete and enforce all duties in accordance with our Health and Safety policies and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. • Assist in general operation of machinery including insertion of flyers and bundling of newspapers. Other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR • Ability to excel and make quality decisions in a fast-paced, deadline driven and demanding environment with strong attention to detail.

• Ability to lift minimum 35 lbs. and stand for an extended period of time with ease.

• Capable of taking initiative and can work with minimal supervision in a team environment.

• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with team members and management.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide a productive team.

• Strong written and verbal communication and competent listener.

• Comfortable working with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

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

• Open-minded with a willingness to be trained and developed into a Senior Operator.

OUR AODA COMMITMENT Metroland is committed to accessibility in employment and to ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with AODA, Metroland will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling your interview.

If this sounds like a fit for you please apply by December 31, 2018: Internal Candidates apply to our internal posting portal on MyMetNet under My Career or to Robert Conium directly.

External Candidates please apply to our external posting portal: https://careersen-metroland.icims.com Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS All claims against the estate of Edmond Armond Chenard, late of the Town of Perth in the County of Lanark, who died on or about the 25th day of October, 2018, must be filed with the undersigned Estate Trustee on or before the 5th day of January, 2019; thereafter, the undersigned will distribute the assets of the said estate having regard only to the claims then filed.

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Shandex Personal Care Mfg. Inc., produces a variety of bar and liquid soaps for the North American market.

Due to expanded production we are in need of: - Packaging Mechanics - Production Employees and Supervisors If you are interested in joining our family please forward your resume to: Email: Cheryl.Moss@shandex.com Shandex Personal Care Manufacturing Inc. 5 Herriott Street Perth, ON K7H 3E5

Requires the following FULL TIME WAREHOUSE WORKER Please remit resumes to: ATTENTION WAREHOUSE MANAGER P.O. BOX 354 PERTH, ONTARIO K7H 3E4 or drop off at: 38 Hwy. 511 (Lanark Road)

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PERTH COMMUNITY CARE CENTRE Perth Community Care Centre Is seeking dynamic employees for the following position(s) RN – Full/Part-Time Evenings RPN – Full/Part-Time Nights

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Effective communication, Interpersonal, assessment and documentation skills.

The Corporation of the Township of Montague

PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER The Township of Montague is seeking an individual with excellent leadership and organizational skills, combined with a high degree of professional judgment, for the newly created position of Public Works Manager. Reporting to the Administrator, the Public Works Manager will be responsible for the overall operation of the Public Works Department and will ensure that the prescribed service levels are delivered within approved budgets.

Responsibilities include: • Direction and monitoring of the Public Works Roads Department • Water/Wastewater oversight • Waste Management oversight • Building/Facilities maintenance • Equipment maintenance • Management of municipal drains Qualifications must include: • A four-year recognized University degree or three-year College diploma in Civil Engineering, or equivalent • A membership of good standing with PEO, OACETT,OGRA (CRS) or equivalent education, experience and professional accreditation • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in municipal governance, with management experience • Training in various statutes, including the Occupational Health & Safety Act and the Highway Traffic Act • Basic computer skills and the ability to use Microsoft Office, GIS and GPS systems • A valid ‘G’ license The benefit and compensation package is currently under review. A full job description can be seen at www.township.montague.on.ca.

Qualified individuals are invited to forward their resume, along with a covering letter, by fax, mail, email or in person to the address below by noon on December 23, 2018.

The Township of Montague ATTN: Jasmin Ralph, Clerk Administrator 6547 Rogers Stevens Drive PO Box 755 Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4W6 Fax: 613-283-3112 Email: jralph@township.montague.on.ca

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

Applications in writing to: Jennifer Cummins, Administrator adm.perth@diversicare.ca (613) 267-2506 ext. 122 101 Christie Lake Road, RR4, Perth, ON K7H 3C6

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Pacific Safety Products Inc. is an established industry leader in the design, production, distribution and sale of wearable armor and other safety products serving the law enforcement and defense sector located in Arnprior. We currently have an opportunity for the position of Customer Care Manager.

The Customer Care Manager is responsible for post-sales customer accounts and is the primary point of contact for our customers. By creating and maintaining outstanding customer relations they ensure our customers’ needs and our ability to execute on these needs are met.

Responsibilities • Initiates and drives activities that support the customer by leading special project teams to improve customer satisfaction and to define requirements and gather feedback • Reviews current business processes, recommends and implements process improvements to enhance customer satisfaction • Acts as the main interface for Operations department on bids and proposals • Ensures contract compliance with regards to deliverables, timelines and quality • Prepares monthly and quarterly reports on contract and non-contract performance • Supervises and provides coaching and guidance to Customer Service employees by overseeing employee hiring and terminations, training, performance evaluations and setting metrics for staff and department objectives • Assumes budget responsibilities for the Customer Service section of the Operations Department which also includes reviewing and recommending human resources requirements Job Requirements • Degree in Business Administration or related field is preferable • 5 to 6 years of business program and contract management experience in Defence, High Tech or Government • 2 to 3 years’ experience in a supervisory capacity • Experience in proposal writing will be considered an asset • Experience within the Military/Defence environment is an asset • High level of functional ability in Microsoft applications i.e. PowerPoint, Project, Excel, Word • Ability to be security cleared to Secret level To apply for this position, please forward a copy of your resume to the attention of Casey Fitzpatrick to psphr@safariland.com.

When applying please quote file no: MFG 18-007 We thank all applicants for their interest, however only qualified applicants will be contacted.

Pacific Safety Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require any form of accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources at 613-623-6001 ext. 260255 or email psphr@safariland.com. …we bring everyday heroes home safely.

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EAST REGION OPP PULLING FOR UNITED WAY IN SMITHS FALLS DETACHMENTS TO TEST STRENGTH TO PULL 28,000 TRUCK DEC. 14 On Friday, Dec. 14, OPP teams from detachments across eastern Ontario will test their strength, attempting to pull a 28,000-pound Mobile Command Unit truck, all in an effort to raise funds for their local United Way organizations.

"The OPP is happy to be working with our local United Way to help ensure essential services for Smiths Falls and communities across Lanark County are available," said Chief Superintendent Chris Harkins, Commander of OPP East Region. "This 'Pulling for United Way' will be a friendly competition, and we know the real winners will be the United Ways and the community agencies they fund."

Donations made to support each team from across the region will go back their community's United Way, making sure that all funds stay 100 per cent local.

This marks the first time local OPP and United Way have tried such an event in our region.

Teams made up of ten OPP members per team will have a fun and friendly competition to see which team can pull the East Region Mobile Command Unit the fastest, over a distance of 50 feet. The truck pull will take place in Smiths Falls in the parking lot of the Settlers Ridge Centre, located at 275 Brockville Street - through the generosity of the Saumure Group and also made possible by

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Participants and spectators will have access to the mall during the event to allow participants to stay warm and use the washroom facilities, and the Rotary Club of Smiths Falls is generously opening up their space in the mall as headquarters for the event. As the actual Pull is an outdoor event, spectators are encouraged to dress warmly for the weather conditions. Breakfast will be available for purchase starting at 10:30 a.m., and there will be free coffee and hot chocolate generously donated by Tim Hortons in Smiths Falls. There will also be an opportunity for spectators to have their picture taken with the Mobile Command Unit.

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the Town of Smiths Falls. Start time for the pull is noon, with a kickoff brunch for participants from Hawk's Nest Café starting at 10:30 a.m. (also available for $10 for spectators, with part of the proceeds to the United Way).

There will also be prizes up for grabs for the "winning" teams: for the fastest time, most funds raised by a team and most spirited team.

"We are very excited for this opportunity to partner with the OPP East Region to make this truck pull happen. This is a family event, and anyone and everyone from near and far are invited to come out to watch, cheer and encourage all the teams," commented Helen McIntosh, chair of United Way Lanark County's Advisory Council. "We are sure the participating OPP members will appreciate their communities'

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UNITED WAY ANNOUNCES CALL FOR FUNDING PROPOSALS United Way Lanark County announces that the call for proposals application process for the 2019/ 2020 funding cycle opened on Dec. 4. The CFP is available for any non-profit and charity serving Lanark County and Smiths Falls who is seeking funding from the UWLC. "This is part of our ongoing effort to ensure we are meeting the needs of our communities," said Helen McIntosh, advisory council

chair of UWLC. "And that the generous donations from our supporters are invested in projects that will assist those most in need."

This year marked the first time that UWLC used an online portal for funding applications. Building on the Community Impact Grant policy of 2014, we encourage organizations to work together on vital projects that address a demonstrated local need and align with one or more of

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"We were pleased with the introduction of the online application process for the 2018/19 funding cycle which allowed UWLC to open up funding opportunities to all non-profits and charities within our communities," said McIntosh.

"We hope that all those who are interested in working

with United Way to help those in need will review our criteria and consider applying."

McIntosh notes that applications must meet the focus areas' priority goals.

Successful applicants are chosen based on evidence that reinforces the need and urgency to find solutions for these issues in our communities.

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goals," said UWLC's regional director, Fraser Scantlebury. "They include our work with children during critical hours after school and youth homelessness under All That Kids Can Be; Beginnings & Transitions under From Poverty to Possibility; and Successful Aging and Strong Neighbourhoods under Healthy People, Strong Communities.

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clude aspects of mental health in their approach to solving community issues."

The UWLC sixth priority goal, Transportation, is under review in order to take into consideration current activities and changes within the sector.

Community organizations interested in applying should visit UWLC's website, look for the 2019 CFP Information link and download the complete 2019 Call for Proposals Guidebook.

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Take a few extra moments to think things through before making any important decisions, Aries. Knee-jerk reactions are not the way to go at this time. Careful planning is the key.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you may need to brush up on certain skills if you want to sail through a particular task that comes your way late in the week. Get some help if need be.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Family affairs move to the forefront this week, Sagittarius. A spouse or a child is in need of assistance, and you must set aside the time to help amid your other responsibilities.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, direct all of your attention toward a certain project. Even as you worry about other things being forgotten, you realize the importance of prioritizing.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, once you set your mind to something, there is nothing you cannot accomplish. Your attention to detail is top notch, but don’t let perfection distract you.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Things have started to settle down a bit for you. Capricorn. That’s a welcome change from the harried pace you’ve been keeping of late.

Enjoy the respite.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you are juggling so many things right now, and you may feel like you’re being pulled in 100 directions. Slow down and figure out what takes precedence.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, putting family first has always been your priority and that will continue in the weeks ahead. Others notice your efforts and appreciate them.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Others are eager to hear some of your words of wisdom, Cancer.

You usually know just what to say in a given situation. Prepare your thoughts carefully.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Multitasking can be your undoing, Scorpio. You want to accomplish so much, but you must try to balance your time instead. Clean the clutter from your schedule.

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AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, it’s taken a few months for you to find your groove, but you are in a zone and standing on solid ground. Enjoy the smooth sailing that’s ahead.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Listen to what others are telling you, Pisces. You have always been good at accepting advice and now is the time to heed others’ wisdom.

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CARLETON PLACE/ALMONTE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7

Light Up the Night Almonte WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 11:00 p.m WHERE: Mill Street, various locations, Almonte CONTACT: 613.256.1077, http://exploremississippimills.ca/upcomingevents/ COST: Help light up downtown Almonte during this festive event that draws thousands to Mississippi Mills each year! Head to Mill Street at 7pm and be delighted by a variety of performers providing entertainment for all ages.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8

Pakenham Santa Claus Parade WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: Pakenham - Downtown, Downtown Pakenham, Mississippi Mills CONTACT: Tiffany MacLaren, 613-256-1077, tmaclaren@mississippimills.ca COST: Parade in downtown Pakenham, floats, horses, music and fun.

Join us at the Stewart Community Centre after the parade for hot chocolate and hot dogs thanks to the Pakenham and District Civitan Club. Visit with Santa in the Upper Hall.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9

Stairwell Carollers Concert WHEN: 2:30 p.m WHERE: St. James Anglican Church, 225 Edmund St, Carleton Place CONTACT: 613-257-3178, office@stjamescarletonplace.ca COST: $15 at door or in advance Celebrate the holiday season with Pierre Massie and his awardwinning Ottawa choir, the Stairwell Carollers. The choir is celebrating its 41st season.

Almonte Christmas Night Parade WHEN: 5:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m WHERE: Almonte Community Centre, 182 Bridge Street, Almonte CONTACT: 613.256.1077, http://exploremississippimills.ca/up-

coming-events/ COST: Celebrate the arrival of the holiday season with Almonte's nighttime parade - an annual favourite for adults and children alike!

The parade starts at the Almonte & District Community Centre and travels down Mill Street, around town and back again.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6

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

Aerobic Classes WHEN: 10:00 a.m 11:00 a.m WHERE: Stewart Community Centre, 112 MacFarlane St., Mississippi Mills CONTACT: 613-256-8339 COST: $8 Aerobic classes take place every Monday and Wednesday.

Bridge WHEN: 6:15 p.m WHERE: St. John's United Church, 400 Prescott Street, Kemptville CONTACT: 613-806-4495 COST: $5 Organized every Thursday by the North Grenville Duplicate Bridge Club. All levels of bridge players welcome.

Stretch and Strength Classes WHEN: 2:00 p.m WHERE: Almonte Old Town Hall, 14 Bridge Street, Almonte CONTACT: 613256-8339 COST: $8 Stretch and strength classes take place every Monday afternoon.

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

crafts such as wood crafts, clothing, baked goods etc. There are 15 vendors.

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Mahjongg WHEN: 1:00 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 rummy-like game played with tiles rather than cards. The game originated in China, dating back to the time of Confucius. Everyone is welcome.

Duplicate Bridge WHEN: 7:00 p.m WHERE: Perth Civitan Club, 6787 County Road

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7

Social Bridge WHEN: 12:30 p.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: McMartin House, 125 Gore St East, Perth, ON, Perth CONTACT: Joy Price, 613-2673952 COST: Every Friday, enjoy bridge in Perth for the social fun of it.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8

Algonquin College's Student Makers Market WHEN: 9:00 a.m 3:00 p.m WHERE: Algonquin College Perth Campus, 7 Craig Street, Perth CONTACT: Perry Godse, gods0010@algonquinlive.com COST: Students, Alumni and faculty make a variety of things to buy and sell. We have all kinds of

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8

Handel's Messiah performance WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 7:30 p.m WHERE: St. James Anglican Church, 35 Clothier St W, Kemptville CONTACT: North Grenville Community Choir COST: The NGCC usually alternates between this piece and classic holiday carols from year to year, but after performing Messiah more than ten times, they still love it. Performances at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 10

Newcomer Bridge WHEN: 12:15 p.m WHERE: St. John's United Church, 400 Prescott Street, Kemptville CONTACT: 613-795-7155 COST: $5

Organized by the North Grenville Duplicate Bridge Club. All levels welcome. No partner needed.

Square Dancing WHEN: 7:30 p.m WHERE: North Grenville Municipal Office, 285 County Road 44, Kemptville CONTACT: 613-2583690 COST: Grenville Gremlins Square Dance Club meets every Monday night.

We dance basic and mainstream from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. and do a plus tip from 7 to 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 to 10 p.m. For dance schedule: https://sites.google.com/ site/grenvillegremlins09/.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12

Baby Talk WHEN: 1:30 p.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: EarlyON Child and Family Centre, 40 Campus Drive, Unit 2 (Parish Hall), Kemptville CONTACT: Sherry Craig, 613-258-5941 COST: Sponsored by the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit.

SMITHS FALLS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11

An Evening of Remembrance WHEN: 6:00 p.m 7:30 p.m WHERE: The Factory - Perth, 40 Sunset Blvd, Perth CONTACT: Rebecca Bowie, 613-267-6400, rebeccab@chlc.ca Evening of support, words, light, music, symbols and sharing to honour sorrow felt in that empty space of our lives. Patti Koeslag will facilitate inclusive gathering. R.S.V.P.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12

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

Celebrate the Season WHEN: 5:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m WHERE: Lower Beverley Lake Park, 75 king St., Rideau Lakes CONTACT: William Morris, 613928-2881 Enjoy the sights and sounds of Delta. See thousands of Christmas lights and scenes in the park. Enjoy dinner at the United Church on Saturday evenings.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 10

Duplicate Bridge WHEN: 7:00 p.m WHERE: Smiths Falls Legion, 7 Main St. E., Smiths Falls CONTACT: 613-2837164 COST: Enjoy bridge at the legion; doors open at 6:45 p.m.

Bid Euchre WHEN: 7:00 p.m WHERE: Seniors Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St., Smiths Falls CONTACT: 613-283-0817 COST: This event takes place the second

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11

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

Parking behind arena. Beginners welcome. Sponsor: Harmony Club 162.

Bingo Smiths Falls Civitan WHEN: 7:00 p.m WHERE: Smiths Falls Civitan Club, 12468 Highway 15 North, Smiths Falls, Smiths Falls CONTACT: 613-284-0818 Doors open 5:30 p.m. Canteen available. Proceeds to help fund charity and community projects.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12

Bridge WHEN: 1:00 p.m WHERE: Hanley Hall, McGill St. North, Smiths Falls CONTACT: 613-283-6116

Come enjoy some friendly games of bridge.

Toastmasters Club WHEN: 7:00 p.m WHERE: Healey Glass, 7 Abel Street, Smiths Falls CONTACT: Carrie Wynne COST: If you want to practice your public speaking skills in a warm friendly environment Contact Penny Croghan 613-285-1551 Toastmasters Christmas Party Open House WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m WHERE: Healey Glass, 7 Abel Street, Smiths Falls CONTACT: 519-860-7910 Live music and appetizers and speeches. All are welcome.

Toastmasters Club WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m WHERE: Healey's Glass, 1 Abel Street, Smiths Falls CONTACT: 613-285-155 Smiths Falls Toastmasters Club meets every Wednesday evening.

Come and check us out. Develop self confidence and learn how to speak in front of groups.

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Euchre WHEN: 1:00 p.m WHERE: Lanark Legion, 69 George St., Lanark Highlands CONTACT: 613-259-3249 COST: Sponsor: Ladies Auxiliary.

Lunch.

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43, Perth CONTACT: Joy Price, 613-267-3298 COST: There are also duplicate clubs in Kemptville and Almonte.

Association meets the first Thursday of every month. All are welcome to attend this meeting covering community events in Oxford Mills.

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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH: No purchase necessary. Skill-testing question required. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. Open to residents of Ontario 19 years of age or older. Each Prize consists of seven (7) nights’ accommodation, meals and beverages for two (2) adults at Meliá Las Américas All Inclusive Resort in Varadero, Cuba; economy class airfare for two (2) adults from Toronto Pearson Airport; and airport transfers at destination. Approximate retail value of each prize is $3100.00 CDN. Blackout dates apply. The contest opens on November 14, 2018 at 6:00 a.m. ET and closes December 16, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. ET. For details on how to enter, including alternate entry mode without signing up for a newsletter, and complete contest rules, visit www.insideottawavalley.com/tripcontest.