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The Tay Valley Cross Country Ski Club hosted the event with the help of many area volunteers.

There were 75 cross country skiers signed up to compete in one of four races, a 2.5 km or 5 km freestyle 'cookie' race or a 10 km or 20 km classic Loppet.

Weather the previous week had organizers biting their nails, bouncing from cold to warm and rainy, then back to cold, with no real snowfall. The club's ginzu groomer and head groomer Dave Reesor managed to tame the crusty trails on Saturday in a marathon grooming session.

On Loppet day, the course was very skiable, with firm granular snow that was fun and fast. The weather was perfect for skiing, the first time in recent memory.

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Municipal Connection EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Aquatics Instructor (Senior): The Town of Perth is currently accepting applications for a full time Senior Aquatics Instructor at the Perth and District Indoor Pool for a three-month contract. Applicants must have their National Lifeguard Service certification, Water Safety Instructor certification, and a minimum of one years’ experience. Aquafit Instruction certification is strongly desired. The chosen individual must have a high level of physical fitness and excellent communication and customer service skills. Occasional evening and weekend work is required.

The pay range for this position is $22.98 to $27.37. This competition may be used to staff other positions. A pool of qualified candidates will be kept for one year.

Lifeguard/Instructor: The Town of Perth is currently accepting applications for a part-time position at the Perth & District Indoor Pool as a Lifeguard/Instructor. Required qualifications include: NLS (National Lifesaving Society) certification; Water Safety Instructor certification; current First Aid, CPR-C and AED; high level of physical fitness; public relations and interpersonal skills. Aquafit Instructor certification is desired.

This position will require working a variety of shifts during the daytime, evenings and weekends starting in February. See below for information on submitting an application.

Community Services Attendant (Senior): This is a seasonal position, under the direction of the Superintendent of Parks and Facilities.

Undertakes various park maintenance tasks and performs general custodial duties and program requirements as assigned, in the operation and maintenance of Conlon Farm and all other parks/ facilities in the Town of Perth. In addition, also performs generic maintenance and custodial tasks for the overall Community Services Department.

This position is placed on the “L” Panel (current hourly rate of $14.21 to $16.33). This position involves weekend work. The position would start on April 1st and finish on October 31st, 2019.

See below for information on submitting an application.

Last Duel Park Camping Supervisor This is a seasonal position, under the direction of the Superintendent of Parks and Facilities.

Responsible for the onsite activities of Last Duel Park and Campground to ensure a high quality of customer service and facility maintenance. In addition, the Last Duel Park Camping Supervisor will support Tourism events as necessary.

This position is placed on the “C” Panel (current hourly rate $22.98 to $27.37). This position involves weekend work. The position would start on April 1st and finish on October 15th, 2019.

Please see below for information on submitting an application.

Crystal Palace Convenor: This is a part-time position under the direction of the Heritage Tourism Manager. The Convenor will act as on-site attendant at the Crystal Palace during rentals, providing a high caliber of customer service and facility supervision including building and event maintenance. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are an asset. This position will support numerous other tourism events; shifts are weekends and evenings.

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This position is placed on the PT-2 Panel (current hourly rate $15.21 to $22.89 per hour).

Hours will vary, but this position may be scheduled up to 24 hours per week. A complete job description is available on request.

SEMI-ANNUAL CALL FOR SEASONAL/PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS:

The Town of Perth is currently accepting applications from students and responsible adults for seasonal and/or part-time positions between April and October of 2019.

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT: Community Services Attendant(s): Reporting to the CS Lead Hands, will assist in maintenance and care of all Town parks and facilities. Will require working a variety of shifts, including days, evenings and weekends.

Last Duel Park Attendant(s): Reporting to the Last Duel Park Camping Supervisor, the attendant will provide maintenance and administrative support of the campground and its facilities. Duties include grounds keeping and general park maintenance, placing boaters and campers on their sites, telephone, in-person and on-line reservations, invoicing, mapping and collections.

Tourism Customer Service Representative(s): Reporting to the Heritage Tourism Manager, Perth Museum and Visitor Information Centre is seeking individuals interested in joining an energetic team. The successful candidate(s) will be dedicated to delivering effective customer service.

The position will facilitate and promote Heritage Perth and its diverse range of arts, culture, recreation, festivals and events.

Perth Museum Interpreter(s): Reporting to the Heritage Tourism Manager, Perth Museum and Visitor Information Centre is seeking individuals interested in history with experience working within a museum setting. The successful candidate will provide excellent customer service, engaging guided tours and may assist with collections management.

Chief Summer Student: Reporting to the CS Lead Hands, works evenings and weekends providing maintenance and care of Town parks and facilities. Responsible for ensuring that parttime, evening and weekend students work in accordance with the Town of Perth Health & Safety Policies and the Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act, will maintain appropriate records and ensure that all tasks are performed as assigned.

Lifeguard/Instructor: The Town of Perth is currently accepting applications for a part-time position at the Perth & District Indoor Pool as a Lifeguard/Instructor. Required qualifications include: NLS (National Lifesaving Society) certification; Water Safety Instructor certification; current First Aid, CPR-C and AED; high level of physical fitness; public relations and interpersonal skills. Aquafit Instructor certification is desired.

Pool Day Camp Supervisor: Reporting to the Indoor Pool Manager, applicants must have experience dealing with children and excellent organizational skills. They will be responsible for planning and facilitating the daily activities and outings. NLS (National Lifesaving Society) certification and Water Safety Instructor certification are desired. Current First Aid, CPR-C and AED are required.

Locker Room Attendants: Reporting to the Indoor Pool Manager, responsible for keeping the facility clean.

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT: Mowing Crew Operator(s): Reporting to the Superintendent of Roads, will operate mowing/ trimming equipment at the Town’s many parks, boulevards and easements.

For all the above positions: experience is an asset, however, training will be provided.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a confidential resume outlining their experience and qualifications to the undersigned or complete an application online. When submitting your resume, please indicate in a covering letter your preferred area of interest. Successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory police reference check. These positions require working a variety of shifts which include days, evenings and weekends.

Deadline: Friday, February 15th by 12 noon

to the attention of: Pierce Olynyk, Payroll Administrator Corporation of the Town of Perth 80 Gore St. East, Perth, ON K7H 1H9 Email: Payroll@perth.ca Online: www.perth.ca/employment

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

The Town of Perth will provide accommodation for individuals with accessibility needs.

OFFICES CLOSED FOR FAMILY DAY:

Perth Town Hall will be closed on Monday, February 18th, 2019 for the Family Day holiday. Offices will re-open on Tuesday, February 19th at 8:30am.

The Perth Landfill Site will also be closed for Family Day, on both Monday and Tuesday, February 18th and 19th. It will re-open for regular business on Wednesday, February 20th at 8:30am.

INTERIM TAX BILLS DUE END OF FEBRUARY:

The Interim Tax Bills were mailed out during the latter part of January. There are two instalment dates: February 28th and April 30th, 2019. If you have not received your interim bill by now, or if there have been changes to your billing information, such as an address change, please contact the Tax Department at Town Hall by calling 613-267-3311 Ext. 2230, or email taxcollector@perth.ca.

DOG TAGS AND CAT LICENCES:

Dog tags are required annually for all dogs residing in Perth and may be purchased for a cost of $16.00 prior to April 1st. If purchased after April 1st the fee is $32.00. All cat owners must purchase a one-time licence for a fee of $16.00.

Dog tags and cat licences are available at Town Hall. For more information call 613-267-3311 Ext. 2278.

NEWS FROM THE INDOOR POOL:

The Indoor Pool will host a FREE Public Swim on Family Day, Monday, February 18th, from 1-3pm. Escape to the pool and join us for a Beach Party!

Registration is now OPEN for the March Break Day Camp! This camp is for children aged 4-12 years, and it takes place March 11th to 15th from 8:30am to 4:30pm. There will be themed crafts and activities, swimming instruction and free time. Please see the Town’s website (www.perth.ca) for the most recent Indoor Pool Newsletter which has all the details, or call the Pool Office at 613-267-5302.

ALWAYS LOCK YOUR VEHICLE:

Making a habit to lock your vehicle while shopping, or left on the street at night, is the easiest means to prevent theft of contents and even the vehicle.

Local police statistics indicate thefts from unlocked vehicles is on the rise. Thieves can easily be in and out of the vehicle in seconds. Exposed items such as wallets, phones, sun glasses, iPads are an invitation for someone to steal.

When valuables are stolen, reporting to the police and insurance is a real inconvenience and your insurance may not cover stolen items from an unlocked vehicle.

With modern technology, locking and unlocking is as easy as opening or closing the door, even with arms full. There should be no excuse for leaving a vehicle unlocked, even for a few minutes. Make it a habit. Make sure you lock it, regardless.

This message is brought to you by the Perth Police Services Board and the Lanark County OPP.

RFP: CLEANING SERVICES FOR TOWN HALL AND FIRE HALL

The Corporation of the Town of Perth is seeking proposals for cleaning services at the Town Hall and the Fire Hall/ Building. Further information regarding the scope of work can be found at www.perth.ca/bidsandtenders . All submissions must be submitted to Shannon Baillon, Director of Community Services, 80 Gore St. East, Perth ON, K7H 1H9 by 11:00 am on Wednesday March 6th, 2019.

RFP: OLD FIRE HALL (DRYING TOWER) RENOVATIONS

The Corporation of the Town of Perth is seeking proposals for renovations to the Old Fire Hall - Drying Tower. Further information regarding the scope of work can be found at www.perth.ca/bidsandtenders . All submissions must be submitted to Shannon Baillon, Director of Community Services, 80 Gore St. East, Perth ON, K7H 1H9 by 11:00 am on Wednesday March 13th, 2019.

RFP: TENNIS COURTS #1 AND #2 RESURFACING

SUBMISSIONS DUE: 11:00 am (Local Time) (Monday, March 11, 2019) Deliver RFP Proposal To: (and have delivery acknowledged) Forbes Symon Director of Development & Protective Services Planning Department 80 Gore Street East Perth, ON K7H 1H9 Inquiries may be directed to: Tel: 613-267-3311 Ext. 2235 Fax: 613-267-5635 dpdir@perth.ca or the Town’s Website: www.perth.ca Development Charges Study and By-law Request for Proposal (RFP) - Project NO. PS-2019-01 -update 2014 Development Charges Study and By-law The Town of Perth is seeking the professional services of a qualified consultant to take a primary role in undertaking a review and update of the Town’s Development Charges study and to assist in the process for updating the Development Charges By-Law. Complete information regarding the RFP is available on the Town’s website or by contacting the Town’s Planning Department.

SUBMISSIONS DUE: 11:00 am (Local Time) (Monday, March 4, 2019) Deliver RFP Proposal To: (and have delivery acknowledged) Forbes Symon Director of Development & Protective Services Planning Department 80 Gore Street East Perth, ON K7H 1H9 Inquiries may be directed to: Tel: 613-267-3311 Ext. 2235 Fax: 613-267-5635 dpdir@perth.ca or the Town’s Website: www.perth.ca

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The Corporation of the Town of Perth is seeking proposals for the resurfacing of tennis courts number 1 and 2 at Conlon Farm Recreation Complex. The project will include the removal of the existing asphalt surface and replacement with the required base, asphalt, net fence posts and acrylic layers including line painting. Further information regarding the scope of work can be found at www.perth.ca/bidsandtenders . All submissions must be submitted to Shannon Baillon, Director of Community Services, 80 Gore Street West, Perth ON, K7H 1H9 by 11:00 am on Monday February 25th, 2019.

Parking By-law Enforcement Services Request for Proposal (RFP) - Project NO. PS-2019-02 The Town of Perth is seeking the professional services of a qualified security/by-law enforcement firm to carry out the Town’s Parking and Traffic By-law enforcement duties.

Complete information regarding the RFP is available on the Town’s website or by contacting the Town’s Planning Department.

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Municipal Connection 2019 CIP FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES: The Town of Perth is pleased to offer another round of funding incentives for 2019

made possible by the Town’s Community Improvement Plan (CIP). The first intake deadline for applications is Friday, March 8th at 4:00pm.

Applications are welcomed and encouraged for the Building Code Compliance and Energy Retrofit Loan Program, as well as the Façade and Signage Improvement Grant Program, and Tax Increment Rebate Program. These programs stimulate new development and support re-investment in property improvements in the designated CIP area of town (see attached map), under the Community Improvement Plan, which allows the municipality to provide these funding incentives.

The Building Code Compliance and Energy Retrofit Program provides an opportunity for property owners in the CIP area to obtain an interest-free loan from the Town equal to 50% of the average construction cost to a maximum of $20,000 per unit for works related to Ontario Building Code upgrades or for works related to energy efficiency improvements as well as improvements made under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. The Façade and Signage Improvement Program offers property owners with a one-third capital grant (to a maximum of $5,000) to undertake façade improvements such as a new sign, fresh paint, repointing stone or brick work, landscape features, and physical improvements that will improve accessibility for clients and customers.

The Tax Increment Rebate Program provides a rebate to eligible applicants whose municipal property tax has increased as a result of development or redevelopment for a period of 5 years.

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How To Apply? Applications and guides are available for download at http://www.perth.ca/en/do-business/Grants-and-Funding-Opportunities.aspx, or you can contact Connor Renouf at the Town of Perth at 613-267-3311 Ext. 2240 or by email at ecdev@perth.ca.

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LANARK COUNTY SALVATION ARMY KETTLE CAMPAIGN BRINGS IN OVER $160,000 this is the big push," he said at the time. "This funds our activities for pretty well the whole year."

Kettles were stationed in four communities within the district, including Smiths Falls, Perth, Carleton Place and Almonte. Volunteer co-ordinators were enlisted with encouraging individuals to give their time at kettles throughout the holiday season. The breakdowns by community, are: • Smiths Falls - $56,887.76 (2017 total - $51,205.80) • Perth - $43,263.18 (2017 total - $38,926.50) • Carleton Place - $49,705.75 (2017 total - $45,830.91) • Almonte - $11,749.08 (2017 total - $12,749.08) Carleton Place and Almonte volunteer co-ordinator Garry Strike, thanked volunteers for all of their support during the campaign.

"Together we made a difference in peoples' lives," he said.

ASHLEY KULP akulp@metroland.com The bells and kettles have been put away for another year but their effects will be felt on Lanark County communities for months to come.

On Jan. 4, Major Gerald Reilly of the Mississippi-Rideau Lakes Corps of the Salvation Army, announced $161,606.49 was raised during the 2018 Salvation Army Christmas campaign.

"Thanks everyone for the outstanding work put into the 2018 campaign," he stated. " ...

There are still two kettles to be picked up, but nevertheless we surpassed last year's totals ..."

During the kettle campaign kickoff Nov. 16 in Carleton Place, Reilly noted the goal was $250,000.

"This is our big fundraiser throughout the year. We do a mail-out too that brings in funds, but at Christmastime,

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SALVATION ARMY DISHES OUT BELL RINGER AWARDS EVELYN HARFORD ehar ford@metroland.com Those who stood diligently at the local Salvation Army's kettles this past holiday season were honoured for their hard work and dedication. The Salvation Army Salvation Army Mississippi-Rideau Lakes Corps held their annual Bell Ringer Awards ceremony on Wednesday, Feb. 6.

"We couldn't do it without you," said Major Laurie Reilly to the volunteers.

This past holiday season, the Salvation Army brought in $258,803 - beating their $250,000 goal. In 2017, the campaign brought in $244,416.

The money is used throughout the year for heat and hydro relief, the charity's emergency food and clothing bank, the weekly community lunches, sending kids to summer camp, the Christmas hampers, and much more.

BEST PERFORMANCE IN THE MAYOR'S CHALLENGE Smiths Falls Mayor Shawn Pan-

kow, with the help of other council members, beat out Montague Township Reeve Bill Dobson, Mississippi Mills Mayor Christa Lowry, Carleton Place Mayor Doug Black and Beckwith Township Reeve Richard Kidd, for the honour of Best Performance in the Mayor's Challenge, raising $1,422.12.

"We look forward to it every year," said Pankow. "We're just doing our small part to service the bigger need."

YOUTH TROPHY The Smiths Falls Jr. A Bears beat out the Bantam Bears, the Smiths Falls Settlers and a few students who were all in the running for the Youth Trophy. The Jr. A Bears brought in $839.10.

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN EMERGENCY SERVICE GROUP The Perth Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) beat out the Smiths Falls Police Service, Carleton Place OPP, the OPP Communications Centre and Carleton Place's Ocean Wave Fire Company. The Perth OPP brought in $876.90. This is the first year Perth OPP has beat out Carleton Place OPP. Sgt. Rob Croth, who accepted the award on behalf of the Perth OPP, gave special thanks to Const.

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"We love participating in this because it benefits local residents and local people," said Croth.

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A SERVICE CLUB The Perth Lions Club beat out the Smiths Falls Civitan, Smiths Falls Rotary, Smiths Falls Kinsmen, Smiths Falls Lions, Smiths Falls legion Royal Canadian Legion Branch 95 and the Smiths Falls Community Hospital Auxiliary to win the award for Best Performance by a Service Club. The Perth Lions brought in $3,617.65.

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SMALL BUSINESS CATEGORY AWARD Perth Century 21 Realty won the Small Business Category Award, beating out Smiths Falls ReMax, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Ontrac, Wills Transfer, Club 21, RBC Bank and Cameron House. The realtor brought in $1,357.33.

Honourable mention went to two longtime kettle campaign volunteers who passed away in 2018.

Wilf Toop and Ed Firlotte were thanked for their years of service.

"They were so dedicated standing on kettles," said Reilly. "We want to mention them and that they will be missed, not only as kettle volunteers, but wonderful people, kind people."

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SECOND MENTAL HEALTH NURSE ADDED TO LANARK COUNTY OPP DETACHMENT LAURIE WEIR ljweir@metroland.com A second mental health nurse has been added to the Lanark County OPP detachment to assist with mental health calls.

"We received some funding from Champlain LHIN specifically to enhance collaboration between mental health and policing," said Insp. Derek Needham on Friday, Feb. 8, at the Lanark County OPP detachment.

A second RN, Robin Garreau, will help enhance the program the OPP started last fall with the addition of the team's first mental health nurse, Morgan Crew, who came on board in August last year.

This new mental health initiative sees the collaboration of the OPP and Lanark County Mental Health (LCMH) to offer help for those suffering with mental health issues.

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THE ISSUE: MENTAL HEALTH OPP CALLS LOCAL IMPACT: A SECOND REGISTERED NURSE HAS BEEN HIRED BY THE OPP TO HELP DEAL WITH MENTAL HEALTH CALLS Crime grant submission to obtain registered community mental health nurse last year, and now, the Champlain LHIN has been instrumental in securing the additional registered nurse. Garreau is a local woman with a lengthy career in the mental health sector. She came to the detachment on Monday, Feb. 4.

"We hope we can continue on with the second position on a more long-term basis," said Needham. "The funding for it will establish

this position as the numbers are already there. The need is definitely there."

The first three months of the first mental health nurse being with the OPP resulted in 93 contacts with different people, including risk assessment and diversion from emergency rooms, to name two.

"The link to appropriate services is happening quicker; much faster than what was done before," said Const. David Bird, community mobilization/mental health liaison officer.

"From something that is a police call initiated, and if a mental health issue has been identified we have a method now to do a followup. So people ideally are getting connected to services quicker than the older system of us making a referral or a call."

Bird said that every call he and the health nurse has followed up on, not one person has refused to speak to them.

"Most of them have ex-

Submitted/Lanark County OPP The Lanark County OPP and Lanark County Mental Health announced Feb. 4 that a second nurse has been added to their team. Robin Garreau joins Morgan Crew and Const. David Bird in helping serve local residents. Pictured, Insp. Derek Needham, Bird, Diana MacDonnell, executive director of Lanark County Mental Health, Crew, Garreau, Staff Sgt. Marty McConnell, and Staff Sgt. Marc Hemmerick. pressed surprise that we're there, because they'd been promised things in their lives before that were never followed up. I think they are pleasantly surprised they are getting what was promised them."

There are three main ways to engage the health nurse, Needham explained.

"Officers will call one of the mental health nurses,

and David, while on a call or going to a call; there are referrals where the mental health nurse will follow up with later on, and then we also have people we know who are elevated risks that we will check on a proactive basis as well."

Bird said they triage the calls. "A lot of the calls we go to where mental health is an aspect or main part of the call so the officers have

made the referral, and we are finding the mental health condition is far more severe than anticipated. They're isolated from services or have a longer history (of mental health issues)."

They are never sure of the call until they get there, as to whether a mental health aspect will be part of equation.

Needham said the OPP detachment attended 400 calls for service where mental health was a component in 2018.

"We are better at catching stats now," Bird said.

"The officers are actually telling us now."

Part of the success of the program, Staff Sgt. Marty McConnell said he's doing a quasi-audit on the officers' calls.

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LATE FORMER MP PAUL DEWAR HAD STRONG LANARK COUNTY CONNECTIONS DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@ metroland.com The late MP Paul Dewar's married life started in Perth.

During his political career, the New Democrat who died of brain cancer early on Wednesday, Feb. 6, at the age of 56, came to Perth for both political and personal reasons.

He was last in town for a political visit on May 30, 2015, to endorse Perth Mayor John Fenik, who was acclaimed as the NDP's Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston candidate during a rally at the Crystal Palace that afternoon.

At the time, Dewar was the official Opposition's foreign affairs critic, and he joked that "I married into Perth. My wedding was right here in Perth."

His his wife, Julia Sneyd, attended Queen Elizabeth Public School and Perth and District Collegiate Institute.

Her parents taught at Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute.

So "I've gotten to know Perth and Smiths Falls very well," he said.

The Crystal Palace certainly looked familiar to him during his spring 2015 visit, as it used to be a bus shelter along Rideau Street, near his riding.

"I really like what you did with our bus shelter!" he joked at the time.

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Leadership run Dewar had been to Perth for another political race of his own on Jan. 8, 2012, when he was a candidate for the federal NDP leadership, speaking at St. Paul United Church that afternoon. He was joined by musical guests including singer-songwriter Jacob Moon, Gary Raspberry, Jamie Campbell, and Rob Unger of the Kingstonbased band Fireweed.

Remembering neighbour Paul For a long time, Dewar lived in Old Ottawa East, near Ottawa's downtown core. But to get away from it all, he returned to the Portland cottage, where he befriended his neighbour Anders Carson.

"He's a really good man," said Carson, still momentarily referring to Dewar in the present tense, during a telephone interview on Friday, Feb. 8. "He had time for everyone. He listened...It's a sad time."

He sent a message to his daughter, who is studying international development in Sweden, and she told her father that "I just cried in my class," noteworthy because "she's not a crier."

Carson moved full-time to the area in 1995, and they got to know each other well. Carson was raising money to send a soccer team to play in Sweden, and was organizing a charity soccer game for the cause. The athletic Dewar played on the House of Commons ice hockey team, and jogged in the area, so he gladly took Carson up on his offer to play on the "All-Star" charity team.

"He came to play!" said Carson with a laugh. And who should also be on the team but fellow politician Steve Clark. "With a rolling ball, everything (else) kind of evaporates."

Looking at Dewar play, Carson recalled that "he was a good player to boot,"

and that his style of play mirrored his personality.

"Even on the field, he was a team player."

(Years later, Carson was present when Dewar launched his youth charity, Youth Action Now, at the National Arts Centre.)

The two men were also politically involved together, even going to protest at the Summit of the Americas in Quebec City in 2001.

"He was on the hill for the people who couldn't be there," said Carson.

"Speaking up for the little guy."

In fact, it was Dewar who "inspired me to run for politics," said Carson, who has served two terms on Rideau Lakes Township council.

They would sometimes talk about the matters on their respective political schedules - troop movements for Dewar, the colour of flowers to plant locally for Carson.

"Paul, this is challenging," Carson remembers telling Dewar.

"Yeah, you'll get through it," he remembers Dewar telling him. "(He was) an absolute gentleman," said Carson.

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He also had a family cottage in Portland, which he would visit often with his family. In fact, this reporter observed Dewar and his family walking into the Perth Tim Hortons on Gore Street this past summer.

Dewar has been visiting the shores of Big Rideau Lake since 1991, when he was first dating his future wife. Since his two sons, Nathaniel and Jordan, were born, the family took up kayaking, and he called the Big Rideau "just perfect."

Their next-door neighbour on the lake was Rideau Lakes Township

Coun. Anders Carson, and he and his family would often play pickup soccer with the Dewars.

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DECRIMINALIZING MENTAL HEALTH The Lanark County OPP, together with Lanark County Mental Health are helping to make a difference to those who struggle with mental heath issues.

There has been a recent addition of a second health nurse to go on calls with the OPP where mental health may be an underlying issue.

The OPP were successful with a Proceeds of Crime grant submission to obtain registered community mental health nurse last year, and now, the Champlain Local Health Integration Network has been instrumental in securing the additional registered nurse (RN) - but only for a short time.

There are enough people incarcerated due to mental health issues and the last thing police want to do is put more people in jail when a call to a mental health official would make more sense.

When a police officer is on a call and suspects mental health may be an issue, they are able to dispatch the nurse three ways: the RN can go on the call with the officer, the RN can be called upon for a followup conversation, or the police and RN will make proactive calls to folks who may be on the high-risk radar of a mental health-related issue.

These RNs are making a difference, and this plan is working. Now there needs to be secured funding so these two positions can become full-time at the detachment.

The Champlain LHIN is footing the bill for the short-term to have the second nurse on board.

The mental health nurse is part of the health system, and the RN can connect someone to services on the spot - without having to take people from their homes.

This is a program that is also well received by the officers on staff. They're eager to learn more about the program, as they are being debriefed on situations where the health nurse has been dispatched.

The nurses are on flexible shifts; primarily they work day shifts through the work, and their schedules are offset and extended coverage for longer days.

It's all about getting the calls to move faster along the lines of support and help for those suffering with mental health.

It is a logical step in decriminalizing mental health.

This program is all about getting people connected to the help they need before it becomes a crisis.

Already, in the first three months of the first RN coming on board at the Lanark County OPP detachment, there were 93 referrals to mental health agencies.

Last year, there were 400 calls where mental health was an underlying issue.

Lanark County is ahead of the curve on collaboration. Part of the police response is being able to build on collaborative.

Let's hope funding will come through so these two positions will become full time. Already the numbers are showing that this program is working.

The mental health nurse is part of the health system, and the RN can connect someone to services on the spot - without having to take people from their homes.

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LETTERS & COMMENTARY PRIORITIZE PERTH HOSPITAL FUNDING, READER PLEADS DEAR EDITOR:

I have been following the Town of Perth's deliberations in response to the request from the Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital's proposed 10-year Capital Equipment campaign.

Deputy Mayor Ed McPherson's statement: "We can't be expected to support the hospital every year," is remarkable in its short-sightedness.

The hospital is a tremendous asset to the town as a desirable employer to hundreds of people. The hospital provides enormous comfort and security, ensuring that health-care services are high quality and accessible in our own community.

McPherson said if the county and town "kicked more" into the hospital, donors might donate less to the hospital foundation.

This is rather insulting to foundation donors who altruistically and faithfully support the hospital year af-

ter year. It is very doubtful that foundation donors pause to think about whether the town has made an annual donation prior to their decision to donate.

In fairness, the town has been donating $10,000 annually for some time for physician recruitment which is wonderful and thankfully has been quite successful.

Surely Perth council can be expected to support the hospital as an annualized priority for the benefit of all citizens without second guessing imaginary repercussions.

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LANARK COUNTY RESIDENT QUESTIONS DR. PAULA STEWART ON WILD PARSNIP SPRAYING PRACTICE As noted, the farmers are rightly worried about the invasion of wild parsnip, but why aren't they required to deal with it on their own land? I think that is a provincial regulation regarding noxious weeds. Couldn't they be required to mow it? Spraying the ditches next to all these fallow fields is totally useless.

Perhaps the farmers could receive a subsidy to help with the time and effort to control their own wild parsnip problem instead of the huge expense to uselessly spray many kilometres of public roadsides.

Couldn't your office promote and ask council to implement this subsidy? There is obviously money to be spent on the problem.

3. The product slated to be used for this boom spraying (Clearview made by Dow) is a noted poison that has been banned in many countries and other Canadian jurisdictions. I am not a biologist or expert on the safety or dangers of herbicides, but as a responsible citizen I have, over 40 years, educated myself by researching the most well respected, peer reviewed information on the use of herbicides generally.

In 1981 when I moved with my family and two young children to Ottawa, the practice of spraying 2-4D along roadways and in parks was still a regular practice. Since I was already aware of the dangers of herbicides to the human health and especially children, I joined a large group of resisters to this spraying. We protested at city hall and stood watch on rotation 24 hours a day in our parks to stop the spraying until the government changed its plan and stopped the spray program.

As you will have seen over the ensuing 35 years, we have coped just fine with all the very useful pollinating plants such a dande-

lions on public land. More to the point, 2-4D has been outlawed extensively around the globe as a result of the hue and cry against its use, as have many other pesticides.

To illustrate the dangers of herbicides generally it must also be noted that there is a huge global movement afoot to stop the use of agricultural herbicides like Roundup. Roundup (made by Bayer/Monsanto) is now found to be in the tissues of people around the world including in the breast milk of Inuit mothers.

Roundup has been classified as a carcinogen by the World Health Organization.

Naturally the billions of dollars at stake have the herbicide corporations fighting back as they did with 2-4D. But its only a matter of time that Roundup and the other dangerous but seemingly innocent agricultural herbicides are banned.

This is happening currently around the globe with herbicides that kill bees. The scads of information available about the dangers of Clearview proposed for our local roadside spraying is well documented by scientists without ties to the manufacturer.

This information is readily available.

Dr. Stewart: I challenge you to inform yourself about these studies and become a voice for the children in our town who will certainly be affected by this spraying. This includes my two beautiful grandsons who I honour with this request to you.

Clearview is particularly scary, not just because using it on roadsides is pointless, but because the rural roadsides are almost all ditches and collect water. Clearview is known to be water-soluble and find its way into waterways and ground water. We are all at risk from this spraying program. The MVCA should be screaming from the rooftops about this too! Ignoring this fact about

Clearview is criminal.

Very problematic is that even the manufacturer (Dow) details the very careful way Clearview must be handled.

Handling, according to my interpretation, that would be impossible to implement with boom spraying, which is so crude. All kinds of things must be factored before use according to the manufacturer, even wind speed to alleviate drift and it is not to be used near water collections areas. As such, specialized experts are required to apply the poison.

Can you please tell me the extent of this special training our boom sprayers are getting?

Also, incredibly, there is another, even more confounding issue: There are places slated to be sprayed that have no wild parsnip. Last year residents on a number of rural roads were alerted by activists that their roads were to be sprayed. We all saw with our own eyes that there was no wild parsnip on these roads. So I ask you, what on earth is going on? How could such sloppy work be going on in even sorting out where the plant is an issue?

I and many others need answers. We are frightened and disgusted by this baseless spraying idea. Mowing at a proper point in the growth cycle would help. But you already have heard on numerous occasions from experts that have pointed this out.

Why are you ignoring this information?

Can you please explain your position on this? A word from you would help the council rescind this costly, dangerous and useless spraying program.

Sincerely,

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DEAR EDITOR, Open letter to Dr. Paula Stewart, public health officer for Lanark County: regarding the ill-conceived and dangerous plan to spray water-soluble poisons on our rural roadsides to try and control wild parsnip.

I can't believe three years on I am still needing to write to you to express my utter astonishment that you are maintaining your stance that spraying dangerous herbicides on rural roadsides is in the interest of human health and safety. You have heard so much detailed information from countless, well-regarded experts in the fields of biology and environmental science about the utter futility and stupidity of roadside spraying to control wild parsnip, that your stance is really confounding.

Because I feel so heartsick that this ridiculous spraying is on the agenda again this year in my neighbourhood, I need you to publicly answer me about the following facts which make your support of the spraying very troubling.

1. It is well understood that no one walks in rural roadside ditches. I drive along many of these roads daily and can attest to this complete lack of pedestrians in the ditches, as can anyone living in rural Mississippi Mills. As such whatever grows there is of no danger to the public. If anything, the real problem there might be poison ivy, which has become rampant in recent years. As you are aware, merely brushing by this plant, it can cause terrible rashes and blistered skin. I am an expert on these effects. To be burned by the sap of wild parsnip, one needs to break the stem and get the sap on their skin. This requires some effort.

Walking, running or cycling along a rural road is not a problem where wild parsnip is concerned.

Therefore, as in many other jurisdictions, a public awareness campaign would helpful to avoid contact with wild parsnip.

Couldn't you organize your office do that?

2. Farmers are justly worried about wild parsnip invading their valuable farming land. However, farmers who have land in conventional, commercial production are all, with the exception of organic farms, already using agricultural herbicides which prevent wild parsnip from invading their crops. So this argument is moot.

If you drive around Mississippi Mills, you can clearly see that just beyond the sprayed ditches, wild parsnip growing thickly right up to the edges of commercial crops and in all the fallow land around the crops. I have photographed this phenomena from summer 2018 to illustrate this. (Photo attached.)

Highly respected organic farmers who are producing lots of uncontaminated food for hundreds of local customers are also dealing with wild parsnip on their land and have reported that mowing the wild parsnip a couple of times a year is very effective in controlling it.

Again, I stress: the thickest wild parsnip seen growing in Mississippi Mills is in this fallow land on working farms. (Photo attached.)

Spraying the ditches here, near these farmers' fallow fields, is utterly ridiculous.

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If you're looking at your family this weekend and have decided you've all had enough of Fortnite, then this is a good weekend to reconnect. It is, after all, Family Day weekend. The Town of Perth is set to host free public swimming and skating sessions over the weekend.

They're also turning up the night when they host its annual Fire and Ice event at Crystal Palace on Saturday evening (leave the kiddos at home for this 19-plus event).

The Lanark arena has free public skating on the Sunday.

You could also use this weekend as an opportunity to get outdoors together.

There are a number of trails for snowshoeing, skiing and winter hiking. Or

Last weekend, Dairy Queen Perth opened its doors for the season. To me, that's a sign of spring.

If you grew up in Perth or have been living here for a while now, I think you'll agree with me on this one.

It doesn't matter if it's -34 C outside: if Dairy Queen Perth is open, then spring must be on its way.

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Since I'll be away for Family Day weekend, I'm having major FOMO. So many books for sale ... and I won't be there for it. But, hey - if you're around and ready to pick up some new books, then you'll want to head to the library this weekend.

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The dance to follow at 8 p.m., features Brian Neale & Northern Harbour, one of Canada's première party bands playing the best of Jimmy Buffett, The Eagles and the Beach Boys.

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OPINION

I'LL JUST STAND HERE ON 1 FOOT AND BE 'BALANCED' NOTICE OF ANNUAL AND SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING TAKE NOTICE that the Annual and Special General Meeting of the Members of The Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group will be held at our Corporate Head Office, located at 336 Angeline Street South, Lindsay, Ontario on the 19th day of March 2019 at the hour of 11:00 a.m. for the purposes of: 1. To receive and approve the Annual Financial Statements and Auditors’ Report for the year ended December 31st, 2018.

2. To appoint auditors for 2019.

3. To consider and if thought fit, to adopt such amendments as may be made at the Meeting, the following amendments to By-Law No. 1-2018 passed by the Board of Directors on October 18, 2018, which By-law amends section 9.01 of By-Law No. 1- 2014 of the Corporation by reducing the number of Directors to 9 (nine), commencing with the 2019 Annual and Special General Meeting; and section 10.05 to replace references to “his” with “his/ her” and references to “him” with “him/her.

4. To elect 3 Directors for a three (3) year term. With the reduction in the size of the Board only 3 Directors are to be elected.

5. To transact any other business which may rightly come before this meeting.

Members may also join the meeting via video conferencing by attending our Perth and Alexandria offices on March 19th, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.

The Annual Statements will be available after February 25th, 2019 and may be viewed on the website www.thecommonwell.ca. A Member may obtain a copy of the Annual Statements by sending a written notice to the head office of The Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group at 336 Angeline Street South, Lindsay, Ontario at least 14 days prior to the Annual and Special General Meeting.

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IS BALANCE A LONG-TERM OR SHORT-TERM THING, WRITES STEPHANIE GRAY STEPHANIE GRAY Column

"Balance." I've been thinking about it lately.

For fun, I looked up "balance" and the online Oxford dictionary tells me it's "an even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright and steady." The example with it is: "She lost her balance and fell."

Sounds about right.

You've heard me go on at length about ears and wonky limbs. I could go on and on about this sort of balance. What was once easy is now ... really far from it.

Ask me to stand on one foot for any length of time and I tip over. Either the wonky knee on one side or the foot on the other makes me wobble. Throw in ear troubles and, well, let's just say I typically avoid standing on one foot.

But now I'm thinking more about a different definition of balance: "A situation in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions." (The example being: "Try to keep a balance between work and relaxation.")

Open for interpretation, I think.

I know there are people out there who claim they have found "balance." I picture them doing a lot of yoga and meditation. They probably also run marathons and volunteer for important things and raise a family while standing on one foot and have a perfectly clean house and a great job that pays exactly what they need and they get eight hours of sleep a night and have time for friends and cook all their food from scratch and grow their own vegetables and raise chickens. Or something.

OK wait ... that makes no sense. Whoever I am describing sounds as if he or she would have to be a robot.

Balance is also defined as "mental or emotional stability," such as "the way to some kind of peace and personal balance."

Ah, yes. That.

I have been on the planet for several decades now, and I'm starting to wonder if I will ever really get the hang of this balance thing.

I don't mean the weight distribution part - I've pretty much given up on that as an issue of physics. I mean the other stuff.

I was recently looking through old files on my laptop to retrieve information for a project with the Friends of Murphys Point.

I often wish I more time for volunteering, and I was kind of shocked by the amount of stuff I used to do.

How did I do all that?

I also remember, though, working really long, weird hours as a self-

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employed person trying to stay at home with her kids.

I remember being tired and grumpy.

Eventually work life adjusted from having a whole lot of clients and a teaching job to having just three part-time jobs - which actually feels a lot more balanced than it used to. I can remember who I am and where I am supposed to be almost every day!

I sometimes wonder how possible it really is to find actual lasting balance.

Sometimes I'm not sure life works that way. The reality seems to be that, at any given moment, whatever we do to find that "peace" can be thrown off by ... life. It can be illness or an unexpected expense or a work problem. Maybe it's as simple as not being able to access your much-needed downtime, leaving you feeling off kilter.

And is balance a longterm or short-term thing?

Or both? Can you feel balanced one day and not the next but still be, more or less, balanced?

It sort of makes me wish "balance" were as simple as standing on one foot for a short period of time. I'd keep working on that.

Interestingly, my zodiacal sign happens to be Libra - "the balance." Bahaha. Ahem.

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.

PROBUS CLUB CANADA TREASURER VISITS PERTH CLUB TO CELEBRATE SUCCESS DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@ metroland.com March is Probus Club month, but Perth's chapter got the party started a little early.

Jamie Doolittle, treasurer of the Probus Club of Canada, spoke to the Probus Club's Perth chapter during their monthly meeting at the Royal Canadian Legion on Wednesday, Feb. 7 - bringing with him greetings from the national organization, and kicking off the unofficial run-up to Probus month.

While the Perth club meets at the legion, Doolittle told the assembled that two Probus clubs in Kingston meet in rather more sombre settings - a funeral home.

Doolittle joked that the

funeral home director's thinking, of inviting a club aimed at retirees to use his facilities for their meeting, must be "we'll get you now, or we'll get you later!"

He did point out however that, for the clubs, the price was right: "At the funeral home, the meetings are free," he said, though they do give the home an honorarium every year.

Doolittle was in the midst of a tour of clubs across eastern Ontario with 22 down, and only two more clubs in Ottawa left to visit as this region's zone director - and spoke to members about the club's past, present, and future.

Ontario has the largest number of clubs in Canada (174), with the most members (27,680). British Columbia is second at 49 clubs and 7,130 members, with

New Brunswick third with six clubs with 1,045 members. Overall, there are 250 clubs with 37,525 members - which includes one club in Maine, which is part of the Atlantic Canada umbrella.

The existence of the American club under Canadian auspices was explained by the fact that Americans can found a club, so long as it is in a state that borders Canadian territory.

Manitoba is tied with Newfoundland and Labrador with one club each, with the latter club having 65 members, and the former having 50.

"Quebec has zero," said Doolittle, but it is not out of any animosity for la Belle Province. "We had a club in Montreal. It was quite active." However, the Quebec government caught wind of the Anglophone club's activities, insisted that "half the meeting must be in French," and that any of the club's correspondence had to be bilingual as well.

"We frankly couldn't afford it," he said. The members left the club, but the club "still meets every month.

They just are not under the Probus logo," he said.

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Desmond Devoy/Metroland Probus Club of Canada treasurer Jamie Doolittle addresses the Probus Club of Perth's monthly meeting at the Royal Canadian Legion on Wednesday, Feb. 6. tion of Ontario from Ottawa to Port Hope, with 23 clubs and 2,640 members.

The Perth club's numbers have grown by leaps and bounds, from 55 charter members in 1996, to 193 as of this month - up even from 174 in 2018. There were 70 men in attendance during a meeting at the McMartin House on Feb. 7, 1996, to discuss founding a

club; the club was founded at club number 64.

The Canadian club was founded in 1987 in Cambridge, Ont., and new clubs continue to be added, such as their most recent club in Picton, Ont. However, the numbers were not always positive.

"For a number of years, we were stagnant," said Doolittle, though the pic-

ture has improved, jumping by 4,000 members in the past five years.

There are more than 400,000 Probians worldwide.

The club began in the United Kingdom, but spread to the Canada, the United States, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia.

The club still has female and male-only clubs, but the Perth club is coed, and, in the past, some of the male and female clubs have combined; Doolittle explained that, sometimes, there were male and female clubs that met separately mostly out of necessity, because of large numbers.

"It's what your venue will hold," said Doolittle.

While there is coffee and tea socialization, a book exchange, guest speakers, and personal introductory speeches from members, one questioner wondered what the club's policy was on authors wishing to sell copies of their book after a speech to the club.

"We expect our speakers will not push their books," said Doolittle. They are welcome to sell their books in, say, the outer lobby, after the meeting has officially ended. "We do not promote sales within our club's meeting room."

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SEPARATING FACTS FROM EMOTION ON SPEEDING DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@metroland.com Insp. Derek Needham says Perth's traffic moves too slowly for him to be able to ever hand out a speeding ticket.

"I have never been able to write a ticket in town despite driving an unmarked Tahoe with the radar on most of the time," said the detachment commander for the Lanark County OPP told Perth town council's committee of the whole meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 15.

Needham was presenting an OPP update to council and he said that when it came to issues of speeding in town, "I want to separate the emotion from the analytics ... There needs to be some reason beyond emotion," he said. "Acceleration is a huge piece."

Part of the reason why speeding is not the major concern that some residents believe it is, is because "you've done a pretty good job with your traffic management plan," he said.

Which is not to say that the OPP does not take speeding concerns seriously. Needham took up concerns about speeding on Isabella

Street, and placed a marked car on the street to observe traffic speeds.

But already, with traffic turning off of major streets like Drummond and Wilson, he did not know how quickly a vehicle could accelerate before hitting a stop sign.

After being told by the concerned resident that the sight of a marked police car was making motorists slow down, Needham sent an unmarked car to the street. That did not satisfy the resident either.

So, Needham put up a "speed spy," an electronic device that measures and records vehicle speeds. Still no evidence of a spike in speeding.

"Same results," said Needham.

While there was high traffic volume on the street, there were low speeds.

Needham was then told that the speed spy was in the wrong location. He moved it one more time, with no difference recorded.

"Isabella is a very busy street," said Needham.

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In a staff report to town council, chief administrative officer Ron Ladd wrote that the reduction was "being considered to bring the composition of the town's police services board to the prescribed membership count for Perth's population as legislated in the Police Services Act of Ontario." He added that "given the population of the town, the only requirement is for the town to maintain a three member board."

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The Perth police services board (PSB) has been reduced in size.

The board currently sits at five members, but, Perth town council's committee of the whole voted at its Tuesday, Feb. 5 meeting to reduce that down to three members.

Deputy Mayor Ed McPherson will stay on as the chair and as the sole town council representative.

(He was selected to lead the board at its first 2019 meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 23.) Coun. Barry Smith, who had been slated to be on the board with McPherson, indicated to council that he would step aside.

There were six votes in favour of the move.

Coun. David Bird, who is also a service OPP officer, told the meeting's chair, Coun. Judy Brown, when it came time to vote that "I abstain, please." However, upon advice from town clerk Lauren Walton, Brown informed Bird that it would be better if he declared a pecuniary interest in the matter, at which point Bird did

just that.

On the civilian side of the board, provincial representative Eric Halpin told The Perth Courier that he would be staying on as Queen's Park's representative, after a "very informal discussion," with fellow provincial appointee John Clement following the last PSB meeting. With Clement's term expiring this spring, "I've been asked to stay on," said Halpin after the Feb. 5 meeting.

dered if a resident saw a vehicle with a loud exhaust and provided the OPP with a licence plate, if anything could be done.

"It's reportable," said Needham, but he cautioned that "it's not something we could take to provincial court."

Some diesel trucks, for example, are loud, but still fall within the acceptable decibel level.

"Simply being loud is not enough," said Needham.

The muffler "has to be modified," in order to make it louder, in order for the driver to be prosecuted.

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TOWNSHIP OF BECKWITH 1702 9TH LINE ROAD CARLETON PLACE, ON – K7C 3P2 PHONE: 613-257-1539 FAX: 613-257-8996 WEBSITE: www.twp.beckwith.on.ca

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NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATIONS & PUBLIC MEETING PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 22 & 34 OF THE PLANNING ACT R.S.O. 1990, CH. P.13.

CONCERNING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO: COUNTY OF LANARK SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES OFFICIAL PLAN TOWNSHIP OF BECKWITH OFFICIAL PLAN TOWNSHIP OF BECKWITH ZONING BY-LAW #91-14 Owner: Applicant/Agent: Legal Description: Municipal Address:

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TAKE NOTICE that a Public Meeting will be held on Monday March 11th, 2019 at 7:00 p.m., in the Township of Beckwith Council Chambers, 1702 9th Line Beckwith, Carleton Place, Ontario, with respect to the following requested amendments: County of Lanark Sustainable Communities Official Plan Amendment (0931-OP-19001) • Amend the designation of an 11.6 ha portion of the subject property from Licensed Aggregate Extraction Operation to Rural.

Township of Beckwith Official Plan Amendment (OPA # 31) • Amend the designation of an 11.6 ha portion of the subject property from Mineral Aggregate Pit to Rural.

Township of Beckwith Zoning By-law Amendment (Z-08-18) • Amend the zoning of an 11.6 ha portion of the subject property from Mineral Aggregate Pit – Reserve (AR) to Rural (RU).

THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the applications are to remove the current designation of Licenced Aggregate Extraction Operation in the County of Lanark Official Plan from the subject property and to place the lands in the Rural Area designation. The concurrent application will amend the Township of Beckwith’s Official Plan designation on the subject lands from Mineral Aggregate Pit to Rural and further revise its zoning from the Mineral Aggregate Pit – Reserve (AR) Zone to the Rural (RU) Zone to conform with the Official Plan amendment. The reasons for the request is that the aggregate material on the property is no longer viable.

County of Lanark Sustainable Communities Official Plan Amendment (0924-OP-19001) IF YOU WISH to be notified of the adoption of the proposed official plan amendment or of the refusal of a request to amend the official plan, you must make a written request to Julie Stewart, County Planner, County of Lanark, 99 Christie Lake Road, Perth, Ontario, K7H 3C6.

Only individuals, corporations or public bodies may appeal a decision of the approval authority to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf.

No person or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless, before the plan was adopted, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the council or, in the opinion of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.

A COPY of the proposed official plan amendment and related information and material can be obtained from Julie Stewart, County Planner, County of Lanark, 99 Christie Lake Road, Perth, Ontario, K7H 3C6 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (Monday to Friday), by phone at 613-267-4200 ext. 1520, or by e-mail at jstewart@lanarkcounty.ca.

Township of Beckwith Official Plan Amendment (OPA # 31) IF YOU WISH to be notified of the adoption of the proposed official plan amendment or of the refusal of a request to amend the official plan, you must make a written request to Stephen Closs, Planning Administrator, Township of Beckwith, 1702 9th Line Beckwith, Carleton Place, ON, K7C 3P2.

A COPY of the proposed official plan amendment and related information and material can be obtained from Stephen Closs, Planning Administrator, Township of Beckwith, 1702 9th Line Beckwith, Carleton Place, ON, K7C 3P2 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (Monday to Friday), or by e-mail at planning@ twp.beckwith.on.ca Township of Beckwith Zoning By-law Amendment (Z-08-18) IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODYdoes not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Municipality of Mississippi Mills before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills Council to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.

IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Municipality of Mississippi Mills before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION pertaining to the proposed zoning by-law amendment is available for public inspection at the Township of Beckwith, 1702 9th Line Beckwith, Carleton Place, ON, K7C 3P2 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (Monday to Friday), or by e-mail at planning@twp.beckwith.on.ca Dated at the Township of Bathurst on February 6th, 2019.

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that dispute and come out with a referral to mental health, possibly a referral to other agencies."

Back when he was on the front lines, McConnell said, a family dispute would have been just that - a family dispute.

"But officers are now opening their minds to thinking about mental health and knowing that we have this awesome resource in the detachment," McConnell said.

On that note, the officers are buying into the program, Bird said, and its success is contagious it seems.

"It's hopefully getting people connected to the help they need before it becomes a crisis. There has been an enormous shift in the detachment," Bird said. "If I'm not available, (another officer) will take on a potential mental health call."

McConnell said the officers love the program.

"When we first introduced the program to the platoons, we introduced Morgan and the program. Officers were popping into her office asking about it."

Bird said they have benefited from community collaborative.

"Lanark County is ahead of the curve on collaborative. The lead protocol has run for a while now; situation table has become a thing now. Part of our response is being able to build on collaborative. It seems to people like a logical step," Bird said.

Ideally, they want their calls to move faster and for the health nurses to be permanent positions.

The nurses are on flexible shifts; primarily they work day shifts through the work, and their schedules are offset and extended coverage for longer days.

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The OPP were successful with a Proceeds of Crime grant submission to obtain registered community mental health nurse last year, and now, the Champlain LHIN has been instrumental in securing the additional registered nurse. There have been 400 mental health calls annually by the OPP.

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Three unique wedding reception ideas If you’re getting married, but the thought of a traditional wedding reception leaves you cold, try one of these three fun alternatives: 1. Brunch reception For early birds, a morning ceremony and brunch reception is the way to go. Ask your preferred breakfast spot to cater and then serve all of the breakfast classics with espresso drinks to wake your guests up. Just because it’s early in the day doesn’t mean you have to have a dry wedding — mimosas anyone?

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2. Backyard barbeque If you prefer to spend your Saturday nights drinking beer and hanging out with friends, why not have a backyard wedding? Find a caterer that specializes in barbeque and get dirty with some ribs or pulled pork. Serve local craft beers and set up some old-fashioned lawn games.

3. Cocktail party Do you find banquets a bore but still want to dance the night away? Host a cocktail party! Your venue can pass around lots of appetizers and you can create a signature cocktail for the night.

With this type of reception you can use a smaller space to accommodate your guests.

A wedding reception that breaks with tradition can be more memorable, festive and affordable than the standard dinner and dancing that follows most nuptials. Your options are limited only by your imagination.

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For the guests • Flip flops: these will be a hit when people’s feet start to hurt from dancing • Flower seeds or bulbs: your guests can grow your wedding flowers at home • Coaster with your initials: opt for a natural material like cork or wood For the bridesmaids • Tote bags: have hemp or canvas bags personalized with their names • Jewelry: a dainty necklace or bracelet that matches their dresses • Floral robes: they’ll have something

to wear while getting ready and they’ll look great in your photos For the groomsmen • Flasks: if they’re a group that likes to party, these will get a lot of use • Monogrammed pocket watches: a good timepiece never goes out of style • Fun socks: men don’t always get a chance to show their personality, so get them some fun socks to wear with their suits Show some appreciation to your guests and bridal party by giving special wedding favours and gifts. And be sure to accompany the selected token with a simple thank you.

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Traditionally at weddings, women wear corsages while the groom and other men sport floral boutonnieres. The people wearing them often include the groomsmen, the couple’s parents and grandparents and any other family members that the bride and groom want to honour. If you’re not excited about pinning a flower to your lapel or wearing one on your wrist, here are some ways to put a fresh spin on the tradition.

• Herbs and fruit: berries and herbs look elegant while still being fresh and green.

• Colourful buttons: you can make unique boutonnieres and corsages with an assort-

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• Wooden tees: if the bride and groom are avid golfers, tie a few colourful tees together with a bow.

• Feathers: they can be as colourful as flo­ wers but are unexpected and whimsical.

• Ornaments made of twigs: a shooting star, a heart or a simple wreath made of dried twigs would be eye-catching.

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Tansley Paulina Cauley and Mervyn Lee Bingley were united in marriage on September 1, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Francis de Sales Church, Smiths Falls, Ontario.

Dinner and reception followed at the Smiths Falls Golf and Country Club.

It was a beautiful ceremony and a lovely evening surrounded by loved family and friends.

The bride is the daughter of Paul and Beverly Cauley (Toledo, Ontario), the groom is the son of Shawn and Jennie Bingley (Poland, Ontario).

The couple enjoyed a wonderful honeymoon in Jamaica.

Parents Ray and Ramona Moore and Joy and David McMunn are pleased to announce the wedding of their children Sara and Wade Wedding took place on February 18, 2018 at Temples Sugar Bush.

Wedding invitations traditionally include a few different cards and a whole lot of information. If you’re planning a wedding and want to cut down on the amount of paper you send, a wedding website is the perfect way to communicate with your guests.

What needs to be on the invitation All basic information about your wedding needs to be on the invitation. This includes the full names of the bride and groom to be, the location of the wedding and the date and time it’ll take place. Traditionally, your parent’s na­mes would also be included, but if you’re paying for your own wedding, you can take or leave this tradition. Include the URL to your wedding website so people

know how to access it.

RSVP cards Your guests need a way to tell you whether or not they can make it to your wedding.

You can include this with your invitation, or have people respond on your website.

Both options are acceptable, but keep in mind that some of your older guests may not understand the lack of a response card.

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What to put on your wedding website Use the website to let your guests know about accommodations, the gift registry and directions to the venue. You can also include some photos of the two of you, introduce guests to your wedding party or add local fun facts for people from out of town.

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In addition to the above, think about how you’ll transport wedding essentials to the destination. If you’re travelling by plane, it’s best to pack wedding attire, rings and gifts in your carry-on bag.

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In many cases, there are tasks that should □ Start planning the rehearsal dinner. be completed up to a year ahead of the □ Select wedding favours and order event. This handy checklist will help you them. stay on top of all of the important details right up to the big day.

TWO MONTHS BEFORE □ Send out the invitations.

NINE TO TWELVE MONTHS BEFORE □ Make sure the bridesmaids □ Decide on a wedding budget and track and groomsmen have their outfits. all your expenses accordingly. □ Have the first wedding dress fitting. □ Set a date. □ Shop for and buy gifts for your bridal □ Make a guest list. party. □ Research venues for your ceremony and reception and book the one(s) that ONE MONTH BEFORE you like. □ Meet with your officiant to go through □ Decide if you want a bridal party and the ceremony. choose who you want to be part of □ Make sure you have your marriage liyour day. cence. □ Start collecting your guest’s addresses. □ Start making a list of people who’ve confirmed that they’ll be attending.

EIGHT MONTHS BEFORE □ If another dress fitting is required, do it □ Shop for and purchase a wedding now. gown. □ Book your vendors for the day: TWO WEEKS BEFORE photographer, DJ or musician, florist, □ Book an appointment to have a manicake maker and caterer (if food isn’t cure and pedicure the day before. included with your venue). □ Have the final dress fitting □ Register for gifts. and bring it home. □ Build a wedding website that your □ Book the groom’s suit or tuxedo fitguests can visit for extra information ting. concerning your wedding. □ Track down people who haven’t responded yet.

SIX MONTHS BEFORE □ Confirm number of guests with your □ Choose an officiant. venue and caterer and don’t forget to □ Shop for and purchase bridesmaid’s order meals to feed your DJ and photodresses. grapher. □ Order the invitations. □ Buy your wedding bands.

THE WEEK BEFORE □ Make a seating chart.

FOUR MONTHS BEFORE □ Delegate any day-of tasks to your wed□ Reserve transportation to and from ding party and family. the ceremony and reception venues, □ Supply your photographer with a list if necessary. of pictures you want and your DJ □ Have a cake tasting and finalize with a detailed playlist. the cake design. □ Write out cheques to pay your vendors. □ Schedule hair and makeup appointments THE DAY BEFORE and don’t forget to book trial runs for □ Relax while you get your nails done. both. □ Give the payment cheques to someone □ Make a plan for decorating your cereyou trust in order to pay your vendors. mony and reception spaces. □ At the rehearsal dinner, give gifts to your bridal party.

THREE MONTHS BEFORE □ Choose and order the groom’s outfit.

YOUR WEDDING DAY □ Start thinking about the music and □ Have the flowers delivered choose songs for the ceremony and the to the wedding venue. first dance. You may want to make a □ Make sure the venue is decorated separate list for party music. according to your vision. □ Have a tasting with your caterer □ Keep calm and enjoy.

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Cut blooms that will last the longest Flowers may look beautiful in gardens and even when snipped and brought inside to brighten up a mantel or dining table. Unfortunately, cut flowers have a finite shelf life. While cut blooms can’t live forever, certain varieties will outlast others. Choosing flowers wisely for wedding centerpieces or keepsakes can help couples enjoy selected flowers longer.

• Peonies: Peonies can last for about a week or two when brought indoors. HGTV says to snip the stems when the buds are tight, wrap them in newspaper and store them in the refrigerator until you’re ready to arrange.

• Zinnias: These bright blooms can last for three to four weeks and are best harvested in summer. Related to the sunflower, zinnias are available in a wide range of colors.

• Chrysanthemums: Widely referred to as “mums,” these mid-

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summer to late-fall flowers can last between three and four weeks after being cut. Mums can be used to fill out floral displays because they tend to be inexpensive but durable flowers.

• Coneflower: The purple coneflower is popular, but coneflowers are available in many colors aside from purple. Coneflowers attract butterflies and are beautiful in cut displays.

• Ranunculus: Ranunculus mimic the look of roses and display layer after layer of silky, crepelike petals. These blooms can last a week or more in vases if they’re put in water right after being cut.

• Carnations: Another budgetfriendly flower, carnations are popular from early spring until late summer. Available in many hues, they can be used in conjunction with other blooms to create well-rounded floral displays that may last between

two and three weeks.

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PERTH BECOMES 'MARGARITAVILLE' FOR STEWART PARK FESTIVAL 2019 DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@ metroland.com Break out your parrot hats, Perth, as the Stewart Park Festival invites you to Margaritaville.

"We are inviting everyone to Margaritaville!" said festival chair John McKenty, during a presentation to Perth town council's committee of the whole meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 5.

Perth will get a chance to capture the laid-back, tropical party mood of Jimmy Buffett's 1977 hit song on Saturday, June 22, with a tailgate party that day at 5 p.m. at the Crystal Palace, followed by a dance at the same venue at 8 p.m., with music by the band Northern Harbour.

McKenty confirmed that this year's Stewart Park Festival will be held from Friday, July 19 to Sunday, July 21. If a Celebrate Ontario grant comes through, McKenty promises a Thursday night show at St. Paul United Church.

The popular Terrace on the Tay wine bar will be back for a second year, and while the removal of the silver maple tree, affectionately called "Jessie," last spring, "improved sight lines," its removal "really took away a lot of shade."

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To make the festival experience more comfortable, there will also be new water stations. There will also be a dance component for the children's program, thanks to a creative arts grant through the Perth chapter of the Canadian Federation of University Women.

CHANGE AT THE TOP The 2019 festival will be McKenty's last leading the festival. The new chair for the 2020 festival is Delores MacAdam, who moved out to Christie Lake Road a few years ago.

MacAdam has an impressive event pedigree.

She is the board of directors president for Festivals and Events Ontario, and is the manager of the City of Ottawa's Event Central

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METROLAND MEDIA WOMEN LEARN SELF-DEFENCE TECHNIQUES LAURIE WEIR ljweir@metroland.com Some female staff members of Metroland Media's Smiths Falls office had the opportunity to brush up on self-defence techniques on Wednesday, Feb. 6 as sensei Lisa Carroll offered up lifesaving tips.

Carroll, who owns a karate dojo in Perth, has been offering this type of training for 10 years; she teaches women how to not only be aware of surroundings at all times, but to defend themselves in case of emergencies. She was joined by fellow sensei Derek Needham, who played the part of the attacker (side note: he had a few bloody wounds following the session).

"It's about being a hard target, as opposed to a soft target," she explained, as she put the women to the test by asking them to identify the differences between the two types of targets.

Being confident and having good posture are just two characteristics of a hard target.

Not giving away too many secrets, it's all about being aware of your surroundings at all times knowing how to prevent an attack, and how to get away

from a dangerous situation.

"Always be aware of your surroundings," Carroll said. "And pay attention to your intuition. If you feel weird about a situation, get out of it as fast as you can."

Tips like keep your head up while waking (not looking at your phones); make eye contact with people; know where your exits are if you're in an unfamiliar building were shared.

Kemptville reporter Paulina Hrebacka had nothing but positive feedback from the afternoon's session.

"It feels good to have a few tricks up my sleeve that I can resort to if I ever find myself in a position where I might need them," she said.

"For me, the training was a reminder of how valuable our natural intuition is, and how important it is for us to trust it - that's priceless. One of the key unspoken lessons was the reinforcement of our confidence and courage, which are tools in themselves. It was empowering."

Sales representative, and new to Metroland is Niki Linton. "It exceeded my expectations," she said. "I am very thankful for hav-

ing the opportunity to participate, and the atmosphere was very comfortable."

And from news editor of Carleton Place and Kemptville, Ashley Kulp, she felt that the teaching style of Carroll "immediately makes people feel at ease.

She provided me with a new way of thinking, particularly about being more aware of my surroundings and trusting my gut instincts."

From our digital editor, Hollie Pratt: "I really enjoyed our session with Lisa, and found it very educational. It was eye-opening how much of women's selfdefence is about prevention and being aware of your surroundings.

How you carry yourself in public, for example, means so much in terms of being a soft versus hard target. The physical moves we learned went well beyond 'kick him in the balls.'

Some of the tips Lisa gave, such as pinching and jabbing your two fingers into his throat, I never would have considered on my own."

If you would like to learn more about women's self-defence, Carroll can be reached at portelmsleykaratejutsu@hotmail.com.

ENJOY EVENSONG AT PERTH'S ST. JAMES CHURCH FEB. 17 You are invited to attend evensong at St. James the Apostle Anglican Church in Perth on Sunday, Feb. 17 at 4 p.m. There will be a prelude at 3:45 p.m. by Damien Macedo, our guest organist, who will also play a postlude.

The service follows The Book of Common Prayer and the setting for the canticles is The Fauxbourdon

by Thomas Morley (15571602). The preces and responses are by William Smith (1603-45).

The anthem is a modern setting (2017) of What a Friend We Have in Jesus

by David Simon of Toronto for the Chapel Choir of the Episcopal Church at Yale University. "It is written in a very pleasing, light modern style," St. James' music director, Peter Woodwark says, "which is sure to bring smiles to choristers and congregation alike, es-

pecially when we all join in singing the final verse!"

After graduating from St. Michael's Choir School in Toronto in 2011, Macedo studied at the University of Toronto, while also studying organ and serving as a choral scholar at Trinity College. After graduating with a BA in English, classics and music, he was granted a choral scholarship at Wells Cathedral in Somerset, England, where he was also assistant organist at St. Cuthbert's Church, a friendly parish lying within the shadow of the great cathedral. During his time in England, Macedo was able to work as a freelance singer and organist across Europe.

He is now the organ scholar at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Kingston and is still learning - he was recently awarded the Lillian Forsythe Scholar-

ship to study liturgical music.

We will have the opportunity to hear Macedo in Perth when he is a counter-tenor soloist in the upcoming performance of Handel's Messiah, by the combined choirs of St. Paul's United Church and St. James, and friends, at St. Paul's. This will take place on Sunday, April 28 at 7:30 p.m.

There will be evensong at St. James on Sunday, March 17 at 4 p.m., with a prelude at 3:45 p.m. of Lenten music sung by the choir from the balcony. St. James' Church is located on the corner of Drummond and Harvey streets in Perth. For more information, contact the church office at 613-267-1163 or email stjamesperth@gmail.com.

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These Boards and Committees are an integral part of the governance structure.

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TENDER BECKWITh TOWNShIP TENDER #: R2019-01 RECONSTRUCTION OF: STEWART MUNICIPAl DRAIN MAINTENANCE

Sealed Tenders on forms provided by the Township will be received in an envelope clearly marked as: “Tender #2019-01, The Corporation of Beckwith Township construction of the Stewart Municipal Drain Maintenance” and addressed to: “Mr. Ross Trimble, Acting Clerk Administrator, Beckwith Township, 1702 9th Line Beckwith, Carleton Place, ON K7C 3P2 until 12:00 p.m. (noon) local time on Thursday, February 28th, 2019.

Beckwith Township is conducting maintenance along its Stewart Municipal Drain, including the Habenicht Branch from Lot 6, Concession 6 (just south of Beckwith 7th Line) through to Lot 7 Concession 8 (just north of the unopened Beckwith 8th Line) for a total of 3,145 m. The project includes bottom only, plus one bank cleanouts, beaver dam removals, culvert replacements, rip-rap c/w geotextile placement, bank repair / stabilization, clearing and brushing, as well as, the excavation of sediment traps. Full details of the project scope have been included in the tender package.

The Form of Tender is available for pick-up from the Beckwith Township Office at the address above, after 1:00 p.m., Monday, February 11th, 2019.

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SUNNY SKIES FOR SKIERS

16:47, Nathan Pilkey (Kingston) 17:29, Leslie Farquharson (Kingston) 17:49 For the 10 km women: Rachel Lambley (Kanata) 43:50, Evania Lovshin (Chelsea) 48:47, Jean Hebert (Perth) 54:20; 10 km men, Theo Mallet (Chelsea) 34:57, Ryan Lambley (Kanata) 41:14, Steve Lovshin (Chelsa) 42:32 For the 20 km women, Sandra Kiviaho (Ottawa) 1:20:44, Lisa Meyer (Ottawa) 1:21:18, Susan Atherley (Kanata) 1:22:05; for the 20 km men, Mark Orzel (Kanata) 1:04:12, Colin Kiviaho (Ottawa) 1:05:33, and Gareth Davies (Ottawa) 1:06:54 For more results go to: https://runninggoattiming.com/results/runninggoat-timing-results/ Of special note is that the first two women in the 10 km event were girls aged 12 and 11. The first-place man in the 10 km was 17, and used borrowed boots that didn't fit well. Second place in the men's 10 km was a boy of 14. The 4th place man in the 20 km event, Ray Canton, skied the last quarter of the race

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prizes (donated by local businesses) were distributed to all participants.

Top three skiers in each race: 2.5 km girls, Alison Kiesewalter (Stittsville) 19:14; Amelia Vander Wal (Ottawa) 19:15; Shaye Peters (Smiths Falls) 23:58; 5 km girls, Lucas Omstead (Kingston) 17:12, Chloe Goss (Kingston) 18:40, Isidora Ferguson (Loyalist) 19:03.

For the 5 km boys: Emmett Brundage (Kingston)

Submitted/Simon Lunn Start of the 10 a.m. Cookie freestyle race during the annual Tay Valley Loppet on Feb. 10 at Murphys Point Provincial Park. with a broken pole. The range of skier ages in the race were from 7 to 79.

Many thanks to all the Tay Valley Cross Country

Ski Club members and volunteers that make this race possible. Consider coming next February to participate in a fun race for cross

country skiers of all ages and abilities. We hope to see you there!

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'ARE YOU COMPLIANT?' BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE TO ADDRESS EVER-CHANGING WORKPLACE LAWS DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@ metroland.com What do you mean my business needs a policy on marijuana? Aw, bummer.

It's hard to know what you don't know - and with all the changes in business and legal legislation over the past two years, it's hard for business to keep track of what they need to keep track of.

With the change in government from Kathleen Wynne's Liberals to Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives last spring - and the Ford government moving to remove some of Wynne's changes to workplace legislation (such as the hikes to the minimum wage) businesses need to know that there are "pieces that are still in place," said Am-

ber Hall, general manager of the Perth and District Chamber of Commerce, during a telephone interview on the afternoon of Tuesday, Jan. 29.

Even now, when it comes to not having WSIB posters up, or having updated policies, provincial inspectors can still fine businesses who are not up to code; even with the legalization of cannabis this past fall, Hall says that "people don't realize they need a policy" on pot in the workplace. "You have to protect yourself."

That is why policy is one of the seminar studies on top for the second-ever Lanark Business Development Conference, scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Perth's Best Western Plus Parkside Inn and Spa (the

chamber is hosting the conference with Community Employment Services of Algonquin College).

When it comes to rules and regulations, Hall admits that "this is not the fun stuff.

"We put policy near the end of the day. It is hard to get energized over policy," she added. But businesses ignore policy at their peril.

"A surprising amount" of businesses do not have the necessary paperwork and policies, Hall says, which is why speaker Marc Nadeau - business development manager for Peninsula Canada - will ask: "Are you compliant? Policy development in the everchanging labour and employment market."

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Once a year, Hall surveys her members about what they want to see talked about at the conference, or in the more intimate Small Business Advisory Centre seminars, to see "what kind of content they want us to cover."

Leadership also ranked high in the survey, because in part, "everyone thinks that they are great leaders" - but are then "surprised" to find out that there is room for improvement, says Hall.

That is why the morning is given over to Sylvie Rimbach, founder and president of Training Alliances, who will speak on "Leadership and Retention Strategies: Avoiding the revolving door."

"It's usually not about money," said Hall, of reasons why people leave a job, with high turnover "a great indicator" that there are problems at a firm; "it's about the little things," like flexibility and feeling val-

Desmond Devoy/Metroland Amber Hall, general manager of the Perth and District Chamber of Commerce, introduces cybercrime expert Craig Delmage during the Lanark Business Development Conference on March 1, 2018 at the Best Western hotel in Perth. ued.

Another similar workshop will be "Why Businesses Fail: How to avoid typical pitfalls," hosted by Kevin Savoy. The morning's keynote address is by

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Without giving too much away, Hall said that customer service is important to the survival of any business - in her surveys, she often hears that customer service is something many members want to see addressed at seminars.

However, here's the rub: "The people that really need it are the ones who do not tend to show up," she said.

The Ontario Ministry of Labour also recently announced that it would be partnering with business organizations across the province to provide public information sessions about the changes to the Employment Standards Act. There will be two such sessions held in Lanark County, both in Smiths Falls. They will be held on: · Thursday, Feb. 28, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., at the Small Business Advisory Centre, 91 Cornelia St. W. · Thursday, June 6, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., at the Small Business Advisory Centre, 91 Cornelia St. W.

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HANEMAN CHILDREN DREADED MRS. BEAM'S CURE-ALLS REMEDIES OFTEN FELT WORSE THAN AILMENTS, MARY COOK RECALLS MARY COOK Column

The question at the supper table was whether or not we were sick enough to call in old Dr. Murphy from Renfrew, or would Mrs. Beam get us over whatever ailed us.

It seemed just about everyone at the Northcote School was coughing.

Loud, racking coughs and runny noses, coughs that went right down to our bootstraps.

My sister Audrey was the only one of us five children who was spared. If we called Dr. Murphy, it would mean forking over $2, but if Mrs. Beam could fix us up,

it would be a cup of tea and a couple of Mother's sticky buns. It was Father, always looking for a way to save a dollar if he could, who said we should give Mrs. Beam a try.

Just the thought of Mrs. Beam and her cures sent me into a fit of coughing. And Emerson said he was all better as he wiped his dripping nose on his shirt sleeve.

Mrs. Beam's cures were far worse than the disease.

The fact that they usually worked though did little to ease our anxiety. She firmly believed that raw onions could cure everything but labour pains. Audrey had to explain what they were, and since none of us were in that state, it seemed we were doomed for a visit from Mrs. Beam.

I didn't know what was worse, raw onions tied around our necks in a little flour bag sack, onions cut up and put on a chair beside our bed, onions under our pillow, or the mustard

plaster she told Mother was a sure cure for everything from the whooping cough to a bad cold. She didn't trust Mother to make them without her proper instructions, but if we weren't sick enough to call in Mrs. Beam, Mother made them herself. It didn't matter who made them, I hated them with a passion, because when the plaster came off, my skin felt like it was on fire, and my bony chest was so sore, I could hardly bear to put on my undershirt.

Then there was Vicks VapoRub. Sometimes we didn't even have to have a cold for Mother to slather on a goodly portion right out of the little blue jar. Always at night, before we went to bed, was when we got the treatment. She said it would keep the cold germs away. My sister Audrey hated to have her chest rubbed with Vicks.

She hated going off to school smelling, as she

said, like Ritza's Drug Store. And the next morning, before she dressed, she would go downstairs and bring up a basin of hot water, a bar of soap and a washcloth, and scour herself from her chin down to her waist, in an effort to get rid of the smell before she went off to school.

Well, it was decided.

Mrs. Beam would be summoned to come and treat whatever ailed us. I asked Audrey if she was called to treat everyone who went to the Northcote School. Audrey said she doubted it.

She couldn't imagine bad Marguirite's mother letting her daughter go off to school smelling of onions or VapoRub.

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The family of the late Fern Donnelly would like to thank the many family and friends who made donations, sent cards, flowers and food in our time of loss. To Dr. Jechel and the wonderful nurses and staff at the Perth Hospital for all the wonderful care Maw received. To the many Home Care nurses who helped her out at home. For such great neighbours who came to her aid at any hour. To Father McNally and Father Di Rocco for their visits and prayers. The countless acts of kindness was greatly appreciated.

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Philip passed away peacefully, surrounded by love at the Ottawa General Hospital on Monday, February 4, 2019 at the age of 58 years. Loving partner of Amanda Schutt.

Dear father of De’los, Jessica, Patrick, Alanna and Tricia. Cherished grandfather of Lilly, Parker and D’arcy. Dear brother of Ken (Edith), Norman (Shirley), Linda (Dan Mizer), and Nick, brother-in-law of Elaine. Predeceased by his parents Florence and John Allen and by his brother Jackie Allen. Philip will be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. A celebration of Philip’s life will take place at a later date. In honour of Philip, memorial contributions can be made to either L.A.W.S. or the Irving Greenberg Family Cancer Centre. Arrangements are in the care of Blair & Son, Perth.

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KWITSCHAU, Rolf Carl

Rolf passed away with his loving companion by his side on Friday, February 1, 2019 at the age of 62 years.

Beloved partner of Yvette Hachey. Cherished son of Berta (the late Helmut) Kwitschau. Dear brother of Manfred Kwitschau (Carlotta), and nephew of Margaret Welker. Lovingly remembered by many friends and neighbours.

As per Rolf’s wishes, arrangements are private and in the care of Blair & Son Funeral Directors Perth. In memory of Rolf, contributions may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society - Wheels of Hope Program.

BEAUDOIN, Lucille “Lou”

PELICOS, Lillian

Peacefully at the Almonte Country Haven while surrounded by her loving family on Thursday afternoon, February 7th, 2019; Lillian Mary Pelicos of Arnprior passed away at the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late James Pelicos (April 19, 1994). Dearly loved mother of Helen Kalichuck (late Len) of Moncton, N.B.; John Pelicos and Linda Parker (Brian), both of Renfrew and Lewis Pelicos of Carp.

Predeceased by 2 sons: George (late Joan Bennett) and Steven (Michelle of Michigan).

Cherished and loving “Nanny” of 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Dear sister of Ron Garland (Merrietta) of Moncton, N.B. Predeceased by her parents, Henry and Grace (nee Mills) Garland; a brother, Gerald Garland (late Dora) and her sister, Stella Leblanc (late Lorrie). Also survived by nieces and nephews. Lillian was born in Moncton, N.B. and raised in Halifax where she met Jim in 1939. They married soon thereafter and eventually found their way to the Ottawa Valley finally settling in Arnprior.

Heartfelt thanks to the amazing staff and volunteers at Almonte Country Haven who provided our Mom with outstanding care and dignity in her final days. Lillian’s final care has been entrusted to the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior. Arrangements are private. For those wishing, a donation to the Arnprior and District Humane Society would be appreciated.

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(Retired - Kenwood Mills, Arnprior) After living and long and fruitful life, our beloved mother and grandmother Lucille Beaudoin of Arnprior passed away peacefully at The Grove Nursing Home in Arnprior on Saturday afternoon, February 9th, 2019. She was in her 102nd year. She was predeceased by her husband, Oscar Beaudoin on May 15, 1985. Dearly loved mother of Lise MacCrimmon (Dave) of Lanark Highands; Linda Fairfield (late Jack) of Arnprior; Julie Howard (Martin) of Perth and Francine Bertrand (Ken) of Pembroke. Cherished “Mère” of 6 grandchildren: Russell MacCrimmon (Melissa), Trina Lewis, Shanno Parkin (Geoff), Tanya Howard, Jeffrey Bertrand (Carolyn) and Jenna Bertrand-Dwhytie (Rob) and 6 greatgrandchildren: Clare, Callie, Matthew, Mason, Amelie and Colton. Daughter of the late Joseph and Alma (nee Lahaie) D’Aoust, Lou was also predeceased by her only sister, Isabelle Oliver (late Dalton). A beautiful woman with a heart of gold, Lou will be lovingly remembered as a devout Catholic who live her faith to the fullest. Lou’s final care has been entrusted to the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior where visitation will be held on Wednesday evening, February 13th from 6 to 8 p.m. and again on Thursday morning, February 14th from 9:15 to 10:15. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. John Chrysostom Church, Arnprior on Thursday morning at 11 o’clock. Interment Malloch Road Cemetery. A luncheon will follow at the Pilon Family Funeral Home Reception Centre.

In memory of Lou, please consider a donation to The Grove Nursing Home Redevelopment Fund.

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Burns, Sterling

Sterling passed away on Thursday February 7th, 2019 (his 70th birthday) in the Perth hospital surrounded by the love of his girls. He was the cherished husband of Mona L (Hartin) Burns, dear father of Shana (Daryl) Ziebarth and Lana (Barry) Dean, proud Poppa to Coady and Brooklyn and proud Grandpa to Ryland, Marissa and McKenzie. He will be sadly missed by his sisters Reta (late Russell) Burke, Lillian (Ray) Bowes and Lois (Glen) Wark, sisters-in-law Mavis (late Donald) Neely and Marlene (Jim) Baker, brother-in-law Ronnie (Lise) Hartin, numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.

He was predeceased by his parents Helen (Wright) and Ferguson Burns. Sterling was a long-time breeder of Simmental cattle and retired after 25 years with LAFARGE Canada. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W., Perth Sunday February 10th, 2019 from 1:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral service was held in the Chapel Monday at 1:00 P.M. followed by a reception in the Blair & Son Family Centre.

The interment will be held in Franktown Cemetery in the spring. In remembrance, contributions to the Parkinson Society or the Lanark County 4H would be appreciated.

Sterling’s family wish to thank the doctors and staff at the Perth hospital for professional and compassionate care provided.

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MacDONALD Cindy Dianne

Of Smiths Falls, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at the Smiths Falls Hospital, at the age of 61.

Cindy, devoted and loving wife to Les MacDonald.

Cherished mother of Shane (Tracey) Merkley, Mike (Tracy) Weir, Casey (Jessie) MacDonald, Pam MacDonald, and Kerrie MacDonald. Loving daughter of the late Ralph and Helen Merkley. Sister to Donna (Ken) Smith, Liz Affolder, Bill (Rita) Merkley, Allen (Sue) Merkley, and Tim (Lorna) Merkley.

Remembered with much love by her grand kids Liam Merkley, Hayden Merkley, Evan Merkley, Damon MacDonald, Ocean Weir, Makayla Weir, Nick MacDonald, Kassie Marks, Kyle Marks, and Breanne Pepper, and her great grandchild Jaylynn Ford-MacDonald.

Also lovingly remembered by her many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Cindy is predeceased by her sister Melva Shur, her brother Barry Merkley, and her son-in-law Rob. Family and friends attended a Celebration of Cindy’s Life at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 95, Smiths Falls, on Friday, February 8, 2019 from 2-4 PM. Cremation has been entrusted to Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls. Donations in memory of Cindy may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca

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Elsner, Elfrieda Emma

(Local Longtime Dairy Farm Owner) Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital on February 4, 2019.

Elfrieda Of Almonte, Ontario, in her 91st year.

Beloved wife to the late Alfons. Cherished by her children Berndt (the late Cindy), Henry (Maureen “Mo”) and predeceased by Ralph and Crystal. Proud and loving “Grandma” of Amy, Malissa (Greg), Derrick (Tina), Cori-Jane (Guy), and Jennifer (Kurt) and loving “Oma” to her great-grandchildren Teagan, Kaleb, Cayden, Ryker and Jas. Predeceased by Amy’s mother Vivian. Remembered by CoriJane’s mother Susan.

She will be remembered and dearly missed by all of her friends. In lieu of a service A Celebration of Elfrieda’s Life will be held on Saturday, February 16, 2019 from 1pm - 4pm at the Almonte Civitan Hall. If so desired, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL Inc. (127 Church Street, Almonte, ON. (613)256-3313) Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

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RITCHIE MARIE MARGUERITE GHISLAINE “Laine” Peacefully in hospital at Almonte surrounded by the love of her family on Tuesday, February 5, 2019.

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SULLIVAN, Kim “Ping”

With heavy hearts we announce that our family circle was made smaller by one on Wednesday afternoon, February 6th, 2019 as Kim left us to join her daughter, Allissa, our Mom, Elizabeth, Dad, Elwood, brothers, Robert and Elwood Jr., sister, Diane Blaskie (Martin) and the many who have gone before her. She was 54. Kim is survived by her longtime companion, Darwin Kozack; siblings: John (Margaret), Laverne, Gary (Sally), Donnie, Heather Sullivan (Alphonse Ryan) and Doug. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Great “Aunt Ping” of Cameron, Caliann, Charlee, Maddie and Tegan. Also survived by many other great-nieces and nephews. Kim’s final care was entrusted to the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior where visitation was held on Saturday afternoon, February 9th from 1 to 3 p.m. only. In memory of Kim, please consider a donation to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 174, Arnprior.

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Ghislaine “Laine” Gervais of Almonte, age 82 years.

Dearly loved wife and best friend of the late Ross Ritchie. Much loved and respected mother of Lucy Garvin (David), Rita Wright (J.R.), S. Mark (Lynda) and Karen Lawrence (Peter). Sister of Mrs. Marcelle Baron, Mrs. Fran Rodger (Ken), Gilles (Mireille), Denis (Carole) & Phil (Pierrette). Predeceased by 2 sisters; Madeleine and Andreline and 1 brother; Bernard. Specially loved Nan of Andrew, Niki (Logan Gordon), Sarah, Tina, Kevin (Jodie) and Sam (Carly).

Friends are invited to share memories with Laine’s family at C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL Inc. (127 Church Street, Almonte, ON. (613)256-3313) On Friday, Feb. 8 from 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM. Spring interment with her beloved Ross in St. Stanislas Cemetery, Harty, Ontario. For those who may choose to honour Laine with a memorial donation, please consider the Ottawa Heart Institute or the Canadian Cancer Society.

Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

Lisa Irene Girdwood, August 5th , 1964 February 8th, 2019, after a long and courageous battle with brain cancer passed from our world peacefully with her loving cat, Molly, on her lap, surrounded by her loving sons, sister, and husband. Lisa was the daughter of the late Glenn and Beulah (Kingsley) Girdwood. She is survived by her sons, Brandon (Sylvie) Ferrier, Adam (Jessie) Ferrier, and Devon (Marianne) Ferrier; her siblings, Michael (Janet) Girdwood, Leanne (Kerry) Saumur, Rob (Rani) Johnson, and her husband, Roderick Bennett.

She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren: Cedric Ferrier; Madelyn, Emmalyn, and Katelyn Broniek; her step children Kathryn (Chris) Broniek, Cameron (Tara) Bennett, and Channing Bennett; Jason Brown, who she loved as a son; her former husbands, Gord Ferrier, and Steve Ashton; and by the many friends and family she loved so much. Lisa had a passion for her family and for entrepreneurship. She began working in the family store, Girdwood Drugs, when she was in her early teens. She founded Classy Cuts Salon, Modern Thymes Health Foods Store, and Financial Fitness for Families. For many years she had been a successful hair stylist before undertaking the extensive training required to be a financial planner ultimately obtaining her Certified Financial Planner designation, life and mortgage agent licenses. Lisa will be fondly remembered and missed by everyone who knew her. Family and friends are invited to a Gathering to Honour Lisa at the Blair & Son Family Centre, 15 Gore St. West, Perth on Saturday, February 23rd, 2019 from 1:30 to 4:00 P.M. In remembrance of Lisa, contributions to Cancer Center of Southeastern Ontario would be appreciated.

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(Retired EngineerC.P. Rail) Peacefully at the Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital-Smiths Falls Site on Sunday February 3, 2019. Robert Tate of Smiths Falls, in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Bernice Edwards. Dear father of Ronald Tate of Ottawa and Donna Tate of Smiths Falls. Predeceased by sister; Enid Soper and by brothers; Donald and William Tate. Fondly remembered by grandchildren; Steven, Robbie and Kaleigh Tate. Cremation has taken place at Gananoque Cremation Services.

As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations made to the charity of one’s choice would be appreciated by the family.

Professional Service Arrangements entrusted to the Scotland Funeral Home 27 Main Street Elgin - K0G 1E0 613-359-5555 or at www.scotlandfuneralhome.com

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(Longtime Owner of Jim’s Taxi) Passed away in his home on February 4, 2019.

Jim of Almonte, Ontario, at the age of 80.

Dearly loved and missed by his wife for over 50 years Maureen Esther (nee Morrow) and his children Christine (Dean Foshaug), Jamie (Flo), and Mark (Christine). Proud “Grampa” to Sophie and Tavish Foshaug as well as Cecelia and Lola Dugdale. Son of the late James Dugdale and Elizabeth Ferguson and stepson of Mary Spinks Brother of Brian, Donnie, Bill, Marilyn, Carl and predeceased by his siblings Betty-Ann, Wayne, and Brenda.

Remembered by his many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Missed by his friend Riley.

Donations in memory of Jim may be made to the Almonte Legion.

Family and Friends May Visit C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL Inc. (127 Church Street, Almonte, ON. (613)256-3313) On Saturday, February 9, 2019 from 10am to 11am with Memorial Service to be held in the chapel at 11am. Reception in the Almonte Legion. A Legion Service will be held the same morning at 9:45am in the chapel.

Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

MARTIN, Robert “Bob” and Rose

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our Dad, Robert A. “Bob” Martin and our Mom, Rose Martin, of Carp. Dad passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at the age of 80 and Mom on Friday, February 1, 2019 at the age of 79. Though very sad, we do rejoice in knowing that after over 60 years of marriage, our parents are together again after being separated for such a short time. Left to mourn their loss are their children: Lorraine Martin (late Gordon Stiles); Dianne Martin (Maurice “Moe” Lacasse); Tom Martin (Cindy) and Art Martin (Jennifer Higginson). Cherished and lovingly remembered by 9 grandchildren: Joe and Adam Homer, Corey and Amanda Rulens, Amber, Andra and Ethan Martin, Adrianna and Dylan Martin as well as 14 greatgrandchildren: Luke, Jade, Dakota, Emma, Carson, Mariah, Alyssa, Lexas, Mason, Addisyn, Austin, Ayden and Savana. Dad is survived by his sister, Jeanetta Warren (late Merril) and his brother, Bill Martin (Elizabeth).

He was predeceased by his parents: Tom and Flora (nee Henderson) Martin as well as a sister, Margery Marginson (late Clare). Mom was the last surviving child of the late Ernest and Rose (nee Bastien) Bertrand. She was predeceased by her 3 sisters: Connie Latour, Doris Meredith (late Alf) and Cecile Lecours (late Paul). Both are also survived by many nieces and nephews. Bob and Rose’s final care has been entrusted to the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior where visitation will be held on Saturday, February 16th from 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. A Tribute to Bob and Rose will follow in the Pilon Family Chapel at 12:30 p.m.

Special and heartfelt thanks to the dedicated staff and many volunteers at the Ruddy Shenkman Hospice in Kanata who cared for our parents in their final days. The kindness extended to our families will never be forgotten. In memoriam donations to Hospice Care Ottawa, 110 McCurdy Drive, Ottawa K2L 2Z6 would be appreciated by the family.

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Small, Lori Ann (nee McNulty)

It is with heavy hearts that we announce Lori’s peaceful passing in Ottawa on Tuesday February 5th, 2019 at the age of 55.

Predeceased by her parents Rodney McNulty and Eileen Desjardins. Cherished Mom of Alex and Mitchell. Loving daughter of Brenda McNulty. Dear sister of Shane (Julie), John (Mia), and Daniel (Ruth). Lori will be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews and her good friend Peter Rygus.

A Memorial visitation will be held at the Goulet Funeral Home, 310 Argyle St, S, Renfrew on Saturday February 16th from 2-4 pm. A private graveside service will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Carleton Place in the spring.

Donations in Lori’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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RUTH ARLETTA MCNAMEE

Ruth passed away unexpectedly in hospital in Smiths Falls on Sunday, January 20th in her 89th year. She was the beloved wife of the late Joe McNamee and was predeceased by her parents and sister. Ruth will be sadly missed by her relatives, friends, and colleagues at the GWM Ladies Auxiliary. Special thanks to Kathryn Smith, Joan MacKinnon, and Carolina Retirement Suites staff. Following Ruth’s request, funeral arrangements will be private.

Reid, Orchid Emily

Passed peacefully, with her children by her side, at Fairview Manor on Sunday, February 3rd 2019, at the age of 89.

Beloved wife of the late Jack Reid. Daughter of the late Major General Hugh Andrew Young and Emily Young.

Predeceased by her only brother George Young. Loving mother of Geoffrey Thurston (Sandi), David Thurston (Diane), Guy Thurston (Carol) and Katie Thurston (Steven Watzenboeck). Stepmother to Marc (Debbie), Cathy (Dan), Judi (Ferd) and Joseph (Leo).

Proud grandmother to sixteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A dedicated teacher, volunteer, church organist and longtime resident of the area, she touched the lives of many. Her quick wit and good sense of humour will be fondly remembered. An informal celebration of life will be held at the Barker Funeral Home on Saturday, February 16th, from 2 - 5 pm with a sharing of memories at 4 pm. Special thanks to Dr. Deschenes and the caring staff of Almonte General Hospital and Fairview Manor. For those who wish, a donation to the Alzheimer Society of Canada or Almonte Fairview Manor, would be appreciated by the family.

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PRUNER Ann Marie

Ann Marie passed away peacefully at Perth Community Care Centre, Perth, on Friday, February 8, 2019 at the age of 84.

She will be sadly missed by her brother Jack (Shirley) Pruner of Peterborough.

Ann Marie is predeceased by her siblings Helen (late Jack) Wale, Rita (late Eric) Leach, as well as her parents Frederick and Lillian (nee McKittrick) Pruner. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and extended family. There will be a private graveside service at St. John’s Cemetery, Perth at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Perth Community Care Memorial Fund or to Lanark County Mental Health.

WILLOWS, Vivian Patricia

At Smiths Falls, on Saturday, February 02, 2019, Vivian Patricia Willows, age 96. Beloved wife of the late Alfred Lloyd Willows. Loving mother of Beverly (James Simmonds), Carman Willows (Emma), Arthur Willows (Lenore), Diann Carroll (Michael), Gordon Willows (Jean), and Herbert Willows.

Cherished grandmother of 16 grandchildren, 15 greatgrandchildren and one on the way.

Predeceased by her siblings; Barbara McGrath, Wilmer Drummond, Earl Drummond, Jack Drummond, and infant Kenneth Drummond.

Survived by her siblings Robert Drummond, Bernice Wiseman (Doug), and sister-in-law Wilma Shackleton, Shirley Drummond and Mary Willows. Friends were receivedl at the Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls from 2:00pm - 4:00pm and 6:00pm - 8:00pm, on Wednesday, February 06, 2019. A funeral service will be held at the Calvary Bible Church, Smiths Falls, on Thursday, February 07, 2019 at 11:00am. Cremation to follow. In memory of Vivian, donations to the Gideon Bibles or the Calvary Bible Church would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca

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Entered into rest at Sherwood Park Manor on Tuesday February 5, 2019.

Trudis Josephus ‘George’ Van Berlo of Brockville formerly of Metcalfe age 92 years.

Beloved husband of Ann (Van Hoof) Van Berlo. Loving father Mary Ann Van Berlo, Nelly Van Berlo (Ray Ouellette) and John Van Berlo (Laura). Proud grandfather of Steve Landry, Monica Van Berlo, Paul Van Berlo, Richard Claro and Rebecca Burdan.

The Funeral Liturgy will be Celebrated at the Barclay Funeral Home, 137 Pearl Street East, Brockville, on Saturday February 9, 2019 at 10 a.m. Interment will take place at Saint Catherine’s Cemetery, Metcalfe at a later date. In memory of George, donations to Sherwood Park Manor would be greatly appreciated by the family.

Messages of condolence may be sent online at www.barclayfuneralhome.com.

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SCOTT, Art (Arthur) - February 15, 2006 In loving memory of a great dad and a loving poppa.

They say time heals all sorrows And helps you to forget, But time has only proved to us How much we miss you yet.

Love you and miss you Daughter Diane Granddaughters Ashley and Kelly X0X0

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Pearce, Shirley E. (nee Shoemaker)

Peacefully, at Lanark Lodge on February 4, 2019, at the age of 88. Predeceased by her sister Barbara Marsh and her parents Margaret and Clinton Shoemaker. Dear aunt of Tania Marsh, Scott Marsh and Doug Marsh. A former public school teacher beginning in White, ON (Calabogie) and retiring with the Peel Region Board (Mississauga). Friends may visit the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place, on Friday, February 22, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. until time of the service in the chapel at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Salvation Army or a charity of choice would be appreciated.

Willows, Vivian Patricia

At Smiths Falls, on Saturday, February 02, 2019, Vivian Patricia Willows, age 96. Beloved wife of the late Alfred Lloyd Willows.

Loving mother of Beverly (James Simmonds), Carman Willows (Emma), Arthur Willows (Lenore), Diann Carroll (Michael), Gordon Willows (Jean), and Herbert Willows.

Cherished grandmother of 16 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one on the way.

Predeceased by her siblings; Barbara McGrath, Wilmer Drummond, Earl Drummond, Jack Drummond, and infant Kenneth Drummond. Survived by her siblings Robert Drummond, Bernice Wiseman (Doug), and sister-in-law Wilma Shackleton, Shirley Drummond and Mary Willows. Friends called the Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls from 2:00pm - 4:00pm and 6:00pm - 8:00pm, on Wednesday, February 06, 2019. A funeral service was held at the Calvary Bible Church, Smiths Falls, on Thursday, February 07, 2019 at 11:00am. Cremation to follow. In memory of Vivian, donations to the Gideon Bibles or the Calvary Bible Church would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca

TRAVIS LEE PORTEOUS August 24, 1982 - February 11, 2016 Three years ago a bright light went out, That darkened our lives forever.

We all love and miss you so much Dad/Travis.

Isaac & Hatlee Dad & Aurella Corey & Amanda Mason & Bailey Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and many friends

MACLEAN - In loving memory of a dear Husband, Father and Grandfather, Richard, who passed away February 10, 2011.

There will always be a heartache, And many silent tears, But always the precious memories, Of the days when you were here.

We hold you close within our hearts, And there you will remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again.

Greatly loved and missed.

Evelyn, Shelley, Ron, Josh and Melissa

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COADY, Carmel January 31, 2013

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COADY, Jim February 26, 2003

In loving memory of our dear Mom and Dad, Grandma and Grandpa, and Great Grandma and Grandpa.

Many years have passed since those sad days, When the ones we loved were called away.

God took them Home, It was His will, But in our hearts, They liveth still.

Deep in our hearts lies pictures, Of the loved ones laid to rest, In memory’s frame we shall keep it, Because they were two of the best.

Lovingly remembered and sadly missed Donnie, Julie, Greg and Shyanna Dorothy Paul October 28, 1926 - February 14, 2019

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If roses grow in Heaven Lord Please pick a bunch for us Place them in our Mother’s arms and tell her they’re from us.

Place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for a while Because remembering her is easy, we do it everyday, But there is an ache within our hearts That will never go away.

Love, Joe and Kathy and family Jim and Nancy and family

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Wayne passed away peacefully at Lanark Lodge, Perth on Sunday, February 3rd, 2019 at the age of 72 years, with his beloved life partner, Cheryl Von Hagen at his side. He was a loving father of Jennifer (Travis Dowd) and Allison Douglas. Cherished grandfather of Georgia, Norah, Holly, Sydney and Charlie. Dear brother of Sherrill (Colin Smethurst).

Predeceased by his parents Andrew and Doris (nee Soper) Douglas. Wayne was born in Montreal but spent his childhood and teen years in Verdun, Quebec. He was a regular at the Dawson’s Boy’s Club, often playing there with his band The Golden Tones, to the delight of many. Wayne moved to Ottawa with his family where he worked as a High-Tech consultant for both private companies and Federal Gov’t departments. After retirement, he was able to realize his life-long dream and settled on Dalhousie Lake with Cheryl, surrounded by nature. Wayne was a kind, loving partner, father, and friend, and always had a brilliant smile, laugh, and wink for everyone he encountered. He touched the lives of so many, and his absence is deeply felt.

Family and friends are invited to a Gathering to Honour Wayne’s Life at the Blair & Son Family Centre on Friday, June 7th, 2019 with times to be determined. Those wishing are asked to consider a memorial donation to the Alzheimer’s Society of Lanark, Leeds, Grenville, 115 Christie lake Road, Perth, On.

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O.J. POWERS In memory of my dear Dad who passed away February 5, 1991.

Catherine Anne Rodger December 29, 1950 - February 17, 2009 It’s sometimes hard to know why some things happen as they do.

For so much joy and happiness was centered around you.

It seems so hard to comprehend that you are no longer here.

But all the happy memories will help to keep you near.

You are thought of often Cathy, With each mention of your name.

Death can not change a single thing, The love will still remain.

Until we meet again, Sister-in-law Sylvia

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Heather Lynne Hughes

May 18th 1956 February 12th 2017

a wonderful wife, mother, sister and friend who was taken from this world far too early but was released from the ravages of ALS. Your beautiful smile, love of family, consideration of others and generosity of spirit made us all better.

Until we meet again.

CARROLL, Tom – In memory of a dearly loved and cherished husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather and great grandfather who passed away February 18, 2014 Remembering you is easy, We do it every day.

Missing you is a heartache, That never goes away.

You had a smile for everyone, You had a heart of gold.

You left the sweetest memories The world could ever hold.

To us you were someone special, What more is there to say?

Except to wish with all our hearts, That you were here today.

Dearly missed and forever loved, Betty, Barbara and Keith, Margaret and Darwin, Kevin and Liz Patricia and Steve, Tom and Lois, Christine and Peter, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren

He never looked for praises, He was never one to boast, He just kept right on working, For those he loved the most.

His dreams were seldom spoken, His wants were very few, And if he had some worries, They went unspoken too.

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

A true friend we could turn to, When times were good or bad, One of our greatest blessings, The man that we called DAD. Loved and missed Son, Mike and Granddaughters

Love Always, Randy, Marcus and Maxwell

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“Country Jamboree” From the Heart, For the Heart.

Fundraiser, February 24, 1:00-7:00 p.m. Westboro Legion, 389 Richmond Rd (near Churchill), Ottawa.

Advance tickets $10.

613-592-9433.

Wanted: Classic & Vintage cars & trucks. Please call Mark 613-360-2699.

Large 2 Bedroom Apt. in town Perth, in seniors bldg. No pet, heat & hydro extra. $ 9 7 5 / m o n t h .

613-267-5746

CASH FOR older pickup truck or 4x4 vehicle in fair condition. Call Gerry 1-613-449-1668

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VENDORS WANTED for Spring Fling Craft Show, March 30 at Prescott Wanted - furnace oil, will Golf Club. Call Millie remove tank if possible.

Call 613-479-2870.

613-657-4488.

FOR SALE

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

Cash paid for private collections, estates, LIVESTOCK business Liquidations & more. Call or text Dan 613-285-4224 Wanted to buy, horses, colts and ponies, all types.

Cedar pickets, rails, post Contact Bob Perkins at & mill logs for sale. Call or 613-342-6030. text 613-913-7958.

Dan Peters Sales Centre.

We buy & sell quality FOR RENT used appliances. 3768 Hwy 43 West, Smiths Falls. Call or text Dan 1 bedroom country apart613-285-4224. ment. All utilities included except hydro. Washer/dryCommercial Popcorn er, Sat. TV, Internet and 2 Machine. 613-283-4654. parking spots included. $900/mth May 1st Call Amy 613 258 2699.

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Adding warmth to your life for over 25 years. Cut, split or log lengths. Delivered or picked up. Phone Greg Knops cell: 613-340-1045 613-658-3358 after 7pm Lumber Pine, Hemlock, or Hardwood for barn, building, or repairs /horse shelters & garden sheds.

613-267-5772

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

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

Carleton Place, 1 bedroom granny suite, all inclusive, $1400/month.

Available immediately.

613-257-5094 between 9-2.

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

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MY CLIENT pays cash for vacant land and waterfront property. Any area considered. Call Gerry Hudson: 1-613-449-1668. Sales Representative of Remax Looking for room to rent Riverview Realty Ltd. in Carleton Place. Gentle- Brokerage. man 52 years old working construction in town. ProWANTED. fessional, abstainer, quiet. PROPERTY My client buys all types Phone 613-355-5542. of property in need of repair and renovation for Perth, large 2 bedroom, 2 cash. Call Gerry Hudbathroom, 1/2 house, quiet son: 1-613-449-1668. clean, excellent location. Sales Representative of $950/mnth plus utilities. Remax Riverview Realty References,responsible Ltd. Brokerage. tenants. 613-267-3784 Looking For Waterfront FOR RENT: Spacious, Lot: 1+ acre lot on Lake in bright two bedroom Mississippi apartment for rent, beau- Carleton Place or Beckwith to build home.

Please tiful country setting, two Stephanie minutes from 417 near contact or Antrim, (20 minutes 613-915-3949 west of Kanata).

No stephanie@stonefieldswed dings.com. pets, no smoking. First and last months rent required, two months REAL ESTATE moving notice. FOR SALE BY OWNER $1000.00 per month plus heat and hydro AUTO($500.00 gas heating de- ATTENTION posit required). Please BODY/MECHANICS; Buy this high volume estabcall Barrie at (613) 761-2975 or Mary lished business well at (613-266-8014) for equipped shop, horse barn 25 acres, pristine 3 further information. bed home & garage walking distance to lake HOME/PROPERTIES complete and ready for business. Motivated sellWANTED ers asking $489 000.

Call Gerry Hudson: BUYER WAITING for 1-613-449-1668. Sales hobby farm any size sol- Representative of Remax id 3-4 bedroom home Riverview Realty Ltd. for cash. Soon or spring Brokerage. time. Call Gerry Hudson: 1-613-449-1668. Sales Representative of Remax MERRICKVILLE WINDWONDERLAND; Riverview Realty Ltd. ER Spotless 2 bedroom Brokerage. home with room for additional rooms to be deHELP ME find a 2-3 bed- veloped in basement. 2 room home with or with- bathrooms on 3 acres. out acreage Perth or Teeming with wildlife, Smith Falls area for $169 000. Call Gerry cash. Call Gerry Hudson: H u d s o n : 1-613-449-1668. Sales 1-613-449-1668. Sales Representative of Remax Representative of Remax Riverview Realty Ltd. Riverview Realty Ltd. Brokerage.

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WORK WANTED

Alcoholics Anonymous 613-284-2696.

Sewing and Alterations

by Pauline. By appointments only. 613-329-1270

Are you concerned about someone’s drinking?

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

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

Overeaters Anonymous 613-264-5158 Thanks to St. Jude for favours received. DAC

LOST & FOUND Tortoiseshell cat, mostly black with orange streaks, beige and white under chin. Missing after house fire on December 18 from 1940 Christie Lake Road, DeWitts Corners outside of Perth.

Will come when called by her name Tabitha or Tabby. If anyone has seen her please call 613-267-8311.

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

613-899-7269.

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

613-250-0290.

LOCAL EXPERIENCED Handyman looking for jobs big or small.

Specializing in wood floors, windows, doors, decks, docks.

Call Jonathan 613-390-9644 Mature bondable woman looking for house cleaning jobs. Smiths Falls and Carleton Place. References on request. 613-283-3076, 613-285-4740

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS No job too small!

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

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RIDEAU PIPE & DRILLING SUPPLIES LTD. WHOLESALER OF PLUMBING, HEATING & DRILLING SUPPLIES We Are Hiring for General Labour!

Rideau Pipe is looking to fill the position of General Labour - Warehouse, who, under the direction of the Warehouse Supervisor, will primarily be responsible for picking/packing orders, loading/unloading trucks, and general warehouse duties. This position will inspect and verify shipped goods for both incoming and outgoing items prior to signing off and report any damaged goods.

The Rideau Group Inc. is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. As such, Rideau Group will make accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request during the recruitment process.

All interested applicants can send their resume directly to hr@therideaugroup.com Resumes may be dropped off in person as well.

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The Municipality of Mississippi Mills is seeking a qualified and experienced leader to fill the position of Chief Administrative Officer. Mississippi Mills, located adjacent to the Nation’s Capital, offers a true gift of community that resonates throughout the scenic rural areas, the town of Almonte and the villages of Appleton, Blakeney, Clayton and Pakenham.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO)

(Posting MM2019-001) Reporting to Council, the CAO will provide strategic leadership to 7 senior level staff and 125 dedicated employees. You will provide effective advice and support to Council on corporate activities and the business affairs of the Municipality, in compliance with by-laws, policies and statutory requirements.

You lead others with a collaborative and open style that reflects upon your ability to both engage and work successfully with staff, council, and the community. You are a visionary and an innovator with a track record of demonstrating your commitment to people development and continuous organizational improvement.

The successful candidate will have a university degree in public administration, political science, or related discipline with a minimum of 10 years progressive experience including 3 to 5 years in a management role, preferably in a public sector. An equivalent combination of education and experience in the related field will be considered. Designation as an AMCT or CMO professional is preferred. The Municipality offers competitive remuneration in the range of $115,110.74 to $141,500.50 and complimented by an excellent benefit package.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications in PDF format in confidence by email to Lanark County at jobs@ lanarkcounty.ca no later than Friday March 8, 2019. The Municipality of Mississippi Mills wishes to thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Municipality of Mississippi Mills is an equal opportunity employer and will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout the hiring process.

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

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

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Lanark County is seeking competent, dynamic students to fill several temporary full-time student positions this summer from approximately the beginning of May to the end of August.

PW2019-002 Road Maintenance Students in Perth Patrol Depot (2 Positions) SS2019-002 Housing Maintenance Students (4 Positions) SS2019-003 Social Services Student (Housing Department) SS2019-004 Social Services Student (Ontario Works Department) CS2019-001 Tourism Student For further details including qualifications and application deadline, visit our website at www.lanarkcounty.ca

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MILLWRIGHT / SHEET METAL WORKER NEEDED

Experience preferred Apprenticeships available Full time and retired part time available.

Submit resume to: dowcom@sympatico.ca or fax 613-275-1582

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WE ARE GROWING AGAIN! M. Sullivan & Son Limited (Sullivan), headquartered in Arnprior, Ontario, is one of Canada's oldest family-owned construction companies. For more than 100 years we've built a sterling reputation for completing projects ontime and on-budget for clients in the industrial, commercial, institutional and public sectors.

The following positions are located at our CNL (Chalk River, ON) site.

CNL ESTIMATOR The Estimator is responsible for all actions required to prepare estimates and tender documents for on-site construction projects. These actions include estimating the cost of labour, material and equipment, as well as the analysis of sub-trade requirements for upcoming projects.

Success in this position will include, but not be limited to, the use of construction estimating techniques and business acumen to ensure quality, accurate estimates of projects. This experience would normally be acquired through obtaining a university degree or college diploma in a relevant field, plus a minimum of 8 years estimating experience in a construction environment.

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If you pay attention to detail, believe effective communication is important, are self-motivated with an ability to see the big picture, then Grenville Mutual Insurance is looking for you to join our Business Development Group specializing in underwriting and portfolio management.

At Grenville, constant innovation and a focus on relationships are the cornerstones of our business. We understand that having innovative insurance solutions for our clients is an important driver of our business. We commit to the constant delivery and improvement of products and services in a competitive, dynamic environment. You can play a key role in fulfilling this commitment.

Your primary responsibilities will be working with our distribution force to underwrite business with Grenville Mutual in our automobile and/or property lines of business. You will oversee a portfolio of business and be an active contributor to relevant projects. Using your experience, attitude and industry knowledge, you will analyze, assess, evaluate and determine acceptance of risks at all levels of complexity. You will have the ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment and be a positive influence within our working environment.

Post-secondary education, general knowledge of the property/ casualty insurance industry and agricultural/commercial knowledge is a definite asset. More importantly we will be looking for aptitude, attitude and a very strong commitment to self-development.

Application deadline is February 28, 2019 Apply by email in strict confidence to: Gisele Gareau -Human Resources giseleg@grenvillemutual.com

The Project Clerk will perform administrative duties required to complete all on-site aspects of the project life-cycle, including all financial and accounting duties associated with project construction.

Note: The Administrative Assistant position is located on the CNL (Chalk River) job site, while the Project Clerk will be 50% on-site, and 50% in the Arnprior Office.

CNL SITE SURVEYORS Reporting to the CNL (Chalk River) job site, the Surveyor is responsible for the management of all field site-specific surveying activities.

Requirements • Technical diploma or equivalent experience.

• Five or more years of experience in a construction environment.

• Able to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, field drawings and plans.

• An advanced understanding of all construction trades and techniques.

• Demonstrated effectiveness in the areas of construction safety and productivity.

• Commitment to working in a team environment, and good team-building abilities.

• Knowledge of local, provincial and federal workplace compliance regulations, ordinances, legislation and building codes.

• Working knowledge of 3D modeling (Revit) software

If you have the required experience and aptitude, and wish to become a member of the Sullivan Team, please submit your resume by February 20th to: rfarrell@sullivan.ca Attn: Rick Farrell in pdf format We sincerely thank all applicants.

Successful applicants will be contacted. Accommodations are available and all such requests will be treated confidentially.

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Full details about this position can be found at https://www.grenvillemutual.com/who-we-are/careers/

CNL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, PROJECT CLERK The Construction Administrative Assistant is responsible for supporting the estimating, project management and site project execution functions.

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AACE or GSC Designation CET Diploma Commercial estimating diploma Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS) or Construction Estimator (CEC) by the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS) designation Certificate of Qualification in a relevant Building Trade A minimum of 8 years’ experience is required for this position Construction site experience is considered an asset

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TOWN OF SMITHS FALLS 2019 SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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SUMMER STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Community Services - Parks & Recreation/ Cemetery Maintenance Students – 3 Positions Under the direction of the Operations Supervisor you will provide support for departmental services such as cleaning, litter pick-up, grass cutting, trimming, flower planting, weeding, raking etc. Assist with set-up and take-down for special events in all municipal facilities. May be required to work weekends/nights/holidays.

Water Pollution Control Plant – 1 Position Under the direction of the Manager Water Wastewater Treatment, you will provide support to the facility operators. Tasks will include building maintenance, cleaning, painting and process related work.

The ideal candidate must be enrolled fulltime in college or university and working towards a degree or diploma in civil or environmental studies. Candidates in possession of OIT licenses/certificates will be considered of benefit when being evaluated. You must possess a valid Community Camp Supervisors – 2 Positions The Community Camp Supervisors will be responsible for working Class “G2” or “G” drivers’ license. under direct supervision of the office administration to provide Heritage Interpreter – 1 Positions (Canada Summer Jobs) activities for youth in our community to help develop healthy lifestyle The Heritage Interpreter will welcome visitors, assist in the gift shop, through fun play/recreation opportunities for youth in our community with special programs and provide historic tours throughout the at our Gerry Lowe/Sens Rink. community. They will also research, design and update the displays in the museum galleries and period rooms, as well as, help to digitize the Customer & Corporate Services Student Clerk - 1 Position The primary function of the Customer & Administrative Services museum collection for community outreach and research for future Student Clerk would be working with the public as a first point of exhibits and to make the collection more accessible to the public. contact staff member. The Student will work as a customer service representative (receive payment for municipal services, answer inquiries over the telephone and in person and provide general assistance to members of the public). The Student would provide information to members of the public inquiring about municipal services and programs. The student will work closely with all Elected Officials, Municipal Clerk’s Office, Chief Administrative Officer, Treasurer, Land Use Planning as well the Chief Building Official.

Collections Outreach Officer – 1 Positions (Young Canada Works) This project consists of computerizing the museum’s recent archival and artifact donations using special museum databases and getting the artifacts accessible to the public through online projects and community displays. This position is also responsible for assisting with museum upkeep and daily operations including historic tours and greeting the public.

Compost Site – 3 Positions (Saturdays - May through November) Under the direction of the Engineering Technologist you will work at the Towns Compost Site and verify residency of customers, perform gate control (approval of incoming materials), maintain daily records, and will carry out litter collection on the site. Minimum age 16 and currently enrolled fulltime in high school.

Heritage Facilitator – 1 Position (Young Canada Works)

The Heritage Facilitator will provide an important role in strengthening the cultural heritage tourism profile of the museum, the town and the community heritage partners by conducting interpretive tours, workshops and special events. The student will assist with the development of new collaborative tourism programs. The opportunity Public Works and Utilities Department – 4 Positions to develop and execute educational summer day camps, special (May through August) events and advertising of programs will also allow the Heritage Under the direction of the Supervisor of Public Works you will assist Facilitator to enhance their employment skills. with road and sidewalk maintenance, brush and tree trimming or Tourism Summer Student – 1 Position removal, sidewalk sweeping, weed trimming, street sign repair or Key role - To work to support the Smiths Falls Welcome Centre, replacement, excavations for water and sewer repairs, sundry duties assisting visitors to Smiths Falls, and promoting events, festivals as assigned. Requirements: The ideal candidate must be enrolled and celebrations in the community. Responsibilities will include the fulltime in college or university program and working towards a development of FAM tours, visitor experience packages, administration diploma or degree. You must possess a valid Class “G2” or “G” of tourism activities, and event and festival administrative support. drivers’ license.

Business Retention and Development Summer Student Engineering – 1 Position – 1 Position Under the direction of the Engineering Technologist, you will assist Key role - To work with the business community to help them thrive in the collection and updating of data relating to the Town’s water, in Smiths Falls. Responsibilities will include the development of local sewer, drainage and road assets, conduct traffic counts, carry out marketing material, maintenance of the CRM database used to track computerized drafting (AutoCAD), update GIS records, and assist business relationships, administration of economic development in construction inspection activities and curbside audits. The ideal activities, and working within a partnership setting in the Smiths Falls candidate must be enrolled fulltime in college or university in civil or Welcome Centre. environmental engineering studies and working towards a diploma or degree. You must possess a valid Class “G2” or “G” drivers’ license.

The Town of Smiths Falls is an equal opportunity employer, Waste Management – 1 Position committed to ensuring all candidates are able to participate in the Under the direction of the Engineering Technologist you will assist interview process fully and equally. If contacted for employment, with monitoring and evaluating our waste management program, please let us know if you require any accommodations to ensure and assist in the development of promotion and education programs you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment and directed toward the public. The ideal candidate must be enrolled selection process. fulltime in college or university and working towards a degree or **PLEASE NOTE: FORMER TOWN OF SMITHS FALLS diploma in civil or environmental studies and working towards a SUMMER STUDENTS MUST REAPPLY AND ALL POSITION MAY diploma or degree. You must possess a valid Class “G2” or “G” BE CONTINGENT ON FUNDING** drivers’ license.

Interested candidates must mail or email a cover letter indicating the Water Treatment Plant – 1 Position position(s) applying for and resume to the address identified below no Under the direction of the Manager Water Wastewater Treatment, later than, Thursday March 7, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. in confidence to: you will provide support to the facility operators. Tasks will include building maintenance, cleaning, painting and process related work. Lynda McKimm, Human Resources Advisor The ideal candidate must be enrolled fulltime in college or university Town of Smiths Falls and working towards a degree or diploma in civil or environmental P.O.Box 695, Smiths Falls, Ontario K7A 4T6 studies. Candidates in possession of OIT licenses/certificates will be E-mail: lmckimm@smithsfalls.ca considered of benefit when being evaluated. You must possess a valid “We thank all applicants for their interest in this position however Class “G2” or “G” drivers’ license. only those selected for an interview will be contacted”

The Community and Leisure Services Department is seeking to hire 12 students to fill summer positions for the Rideau Lakes Day Camp: 1 – Head Lifeguard/Swim Instructor - start date June 19th to August 27th 2 – Waterfront Staff - start date June 24th to August 27th 9 – Day Camp Counsellor - start date June 24th to August 27th Students must be mature, responsible and able to work in both a team and individual environment. All applicants must be returning to school in the fall, and all applicants must possess valid First Aid and CPR C. Please visit our website www.twprideaulakes.on.ca for more information regarding these summer student positions. Interested students should send their resume with a cover letter before the application deadline of March 15th, at 4:00 p.m.

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SUMMER STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES The Public Works Department is seeking to hire 7 college/ university students to fill summer positions: 3 – Properties 1 – Portland Waste Site & Properties 1 – Public Works Office Assistant/Traffic Counter 2 – Roads Students must be mature, responsible and able to work in both a team and individual environment. Successful candidates must be available to start work May 1st. All applicants must be returning to school in the fall, and all applicants must possess a valid G Driver’s license.

Please visit our website www.twprideaulakes.on.ca for more information regarding these summer student positions. Interested students should send their resume with a cover letter before the application deadline of March 15th, at 4:00 p.m.

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James Ross Limited is an international leader in the custom design and fabrication of paper machine cleaning equipment. The company is part of the European based IBS Paper Performance Group. An approaching retirement and worldwide demand for their products has created three important openings at their Brockville plant.

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MANUFACTURING COST ESTIMATOR

100 INDUSTRIAL AVENUE , CARLETON PLACE, ON K7C 3T2 NO APPLICATIONS BY TELEPHONE PLEASE

In this key technical role, you will provide customers and staff with timely and accurate estimates and quotes on our entire family of manufactured products and services.

Qualifications & Responsibilities: • Engineering and Manufacturing experience based on technical drawings • Handle Customer Service and Project Management tasks • Mechanical Technician/Technology Diploma with experience in manufacturing • Sound business judgment (Costing, Scheduling, Quotes) • Ability to communicate and inspire confidence on the telephone is essential.

• Strong command of the English Language • Working in a role that requires a meticulous eye-for-detail is your passion

Lanark Civitan Hall Saturday February 16, 2019

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Listing subject to change.

Everything sells as is.

Owner and Auctioneer not responsible in case of loss or damage.

Auctioneer: Jim Beere 613-326-1722

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

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WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES 1st ...........................Paper 2nd ....................... Cotton 3rd .......................Leather 4th ......................... Books 5th ......................... Wood 6th .................Candy, Iron 7th ............. Copper, Wool 8th .......... Bronze, Pottery 9th .......... Pottery, Willow 10th ......... Tin, Aluminum 11th .........................Steel 12th .................Linen, Silk 13th ..........................Lace

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

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

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If you have a passion for working with various types of machinery and equipment, we want to hear from you. You will be joining a solid company; enjoy a competitive salary and fringe benefits and work in a supportive environment. In the first instance, call or e-mail your résumé to:

Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on March 6, 2019, at the Tay Valley Township Municipal Office, 217 Harper Road, Perth Ontario.

The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Tay Valley Township Municipal Office, 217 Harper Road, Perth.

Description of Lands: Roll No. 09 11 914 015 08110 0000; PIN 05313-0151 (LT); Part Lot 9 Concession 1 South Sherbrooke designated Part 2, Plan 27R5196; S/T RS25051; Township of Bathurst Burgess Sherbrooke; File No.17-01 Minimum Tender Amount: $13,587.34 Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount.

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

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

For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, visit: www.OntarioTaxSales.ca or if no internet access available, contact: Laurie Hall Deputy Treasurer/Tax Collector The Corporation of Tay Valley Township 217 Harper Road RR # 4 Perth ON K7H 3C6 (613) 267-5353 Ext. 125 www.tayvalleytwp.ca

Antique furniture, cast items, horse sleigh, life size bull head and horse head, antique bar room divider, model coaches, artwork, 30+ signs, antique store display cases, childs surrey and much more!

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• Maintenance and repair of doctors, showers, oscillators and installation of other paper industry equipment is an asset.

(Training provided) • Willing to travel (Canada & United States) 1 or 2 days trips/ week and occasionally a 3-day Key Requirements: • Certified machinist training, 3 – 5 years’ experience and scheduling exposure • Machine custom and complex parts and equipment with high tolerances • Ability to read job packets and understand complex blueprints • CNC programming for lathes and milling machines essential • View this exciting machine on google: Nicolas Correa Axia 11.5 Presentation Video

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In the Vernon Recreational Centre, Vernon Ont. – turn East on Lawrence St. ½ mile-just off Bank St.(formerly Hwy 31) – approx 20 miles South of Ottawa. Watch for Auction Signs.

Saturday, February 23 at 10:00 AM (viewing starts at 8:30 am) Welcome to the second auction sale this winter in the Vernon Centre. This sale features a vast selection of quality collectibles, exquisite glassware, antique and contemporary furniture.

Come and Enjoy!

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HAVE WE GONE SOFT WHEN IT COMES TO WINTER? JEFF MAGURIE WRITES ABOUT THE FLAVOUR OF THE MONTH - THE WEATHER! JEFF MAGUIRE Column

I have written a lot about winter in recent weeks but considering the weather we have experienced so far in the New Year it's pretty much the topic of the moment.

The winter of 2018-2019 began meekly enough.

There was virtually no snow on the ground in our region at Christmas and the New Year dawned relatively "winter-less."

What a change in the month of January!

We had every kind of miserable, seasonal weather event imaginable, sometimes all on the same day.

This was the snowiest January in the history of nearby Ottawa.

More than 100 centimetres (cm) of the white stuff fell on the National Capital Region topping the record of 93 cm set in January 1999.

I can deal with snow. It's the freezing rain that my wife and I abhor. Heaven knows we had more than our share of nasty, freezing precipitation in January.

That trend has continued into February.

I freely admit that the older I get the more winter

depresses me.

Kathleen and I are suffering from cabin fever as it has been too snowy and icy to walk outside lately.

We have joined the unofficial "walking club" at Walmart which has been growing exponentially in recent weeks.

All things considered this is really just an oldfashioned Canadian winter and I am wondering whether many of us (including me at times) are overdoing it in terms of complaining about the conditions?

I do wonder about the reaction - try over reaction - to winter across Ontario and Canada. Two weeks ago some parents in Ottawa complained to school authorities and the media because school buses were not cancelled in the midst of a severe cold snap.

They said it was "too cold for children to stand waiting for the bus."

School buses have already been cancelled many times this winter across Eastern Ontario and especially in Lanark County where we live.

I realize safety is the first issue and I'm all for that. Fear of liability is a parallel matter. I don't envy those who have to make these decisions. Because they are never going to be accepted as necessary by certain people!

I'm not about to launch into one of those claims that "in my day we walked five miles to school every day and five miles home in any kind of weather." Because we didn't!

However we did walk to

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Jeff Maguire is a career journalist who lives in Carleton Place, Ont. He has been writing for community and daily newspapers in Ontario since 1971.

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school every day and it was about two kilometres from our front door to the entrance to the public school in Stittsville.

In winter my mother ensured we were dressed for the weather and that was that.

No excuses.

Off we went! Many kids who lived farther away were bused to school. I don't recall the buses being cancelled very often?

They certainly weren't when I was riding a school bus daily to and from South Carleton High School in Richmond.

We would have been in ecstasy if a "Snow Day" had been declared. I don't remember one to be honest.

But then again the 1960s was a very different era I suppose.

Perhaps one reason Canadians today dislike winter is because many of us are not ready for it.

Either that or we simply ignore the fact snow is falling, the wind is howling or streets and walkways are slippery with ice.

The number of people I see who are not dressed for the conditions is startling to say the least.

But I'll let you be the judge. Have many Canadians gone soft when it comes to winter?

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PET ADOPTION WEEKEND AT PERTH PET VALU FEB. 15-17 Please mark your calendars for the National Pet Adoption Weekend in Perth at Pet Valu to be held from Friday, Feb. 15 to Sunday, Feb. 17. Adoptable cats and or kittens will be available during this event starting Friday, Feb. 15 at noon.

During the weekend we

have several LAWS (Lanark Animal Welfare Society) volunteers present to answer your questions and help you make a choice for which furry friend to take home. Check our Facebook pages closer to the date of the event for the actual available felines coming to the event.

Show us Your Heart fundraiser Global Pet Foods at 6081 Hazeldean Rd. in Stittsville, will be holding their annual Show us Your Heart fundraiser. This is a national campaign that raises funds for animal shelters and pet rescue

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groups across Canada. This year, the Global Pet Foods store in Stittsville is, again, partnering with LAWS. From Feb. 8 to Feb. 22, if you purchase a paper paw print for $5, or make a monetary donation of your choice, Global Pet Foods will match every donation with their own $1 donation.

On Saturday, Feb. 9 from11 a.m. to 2 p.m., LAWS volunteers will be on hand at Global Pet Foods, Stittsville with some adorable adoptable kittens. Hope to see you there!

This week's pets Stuart

Stuart is a 5.5-year-old neutered male who was surrendered to LAWS. He is a very handsome and loving boy. He is extremely affectionate and loves attention.

Stuart had to have emergency surgery on Dec. 24, due to a blockage caused by urinary stones. He has fully recovered and is now looking for his forever home. Stuart will require a special diet of urinary SO food.

Please call the shelter to come and meet Stuart.

Gracie Please say hello to our sweet, friendly, full-figured Gracie. Gracie was a stray cat

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from Smiths Falls and was rescued from the cold. She's happy to be inside where it's warm and where she enjoys all the attention she can get.

She's a pretty girl and the vet thinks she's about three to four years old. Right now she's spoiled by the staff of Natural Pet Foods in Carle-

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Follow us at www.facebook.com/lanarkanimals and/or lanarkanimals.ca.

LAWS is located at 253 Glenview Rd., Smiths Falls.

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Spend more time daydreaming, Aries. Even though it may seem to run counter to being productive, you may actually find some inspiration to get things done.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 You can’t contain your excitement or keep a secret this week, Leo. Avoid seeking secrets because you might let the cat out of the bag and don’t want to disappoint.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 A demand for your attention reaches a fever pitch, Sagittarius. You may not know what is spurring on this sort of popularity, but you are anxious to enjoy every minute of it.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 You may not take the same path or go in the same direction as the masses, Taurus. But you find the finish line nevertheless. Keep on tracking your own trail.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Do not try to take control of a situation on which you have a tenuous grasp, Virgo. Other things of greater importance require your attention.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 A few blips on the radar may give you pause, Gemini. But no obstacle is going to keep you from your final goal this week. You are ready to forge ahead.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Domestic bliss describes your life at this point, Libra. You may have welcomed a new baby or pet into the family, and you are enjoying this new dynamic.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Big changes are on the horizon, Capricorn. It could be a new job opportunity or maybe a relocation if you have been thinking of making a fresh start.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 No matter how much time you set aside, Cancer, you seem to keep playing catch up. You may need to realize that a few extra helping hands will make a lighter load of your tasks.

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SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, even though you may have had to jump over many hurdles of late, you will come through stronger for having done so.

CLUES DOWN 1. Czech monetary unit 2. Able to arouse feeling 3. Elk 4. Muscular weaknesses 5. Earlier 6. Lightweight fabric 7. One who greets 8. Soldiers sometimes wear one 9. Officially prohibit 13. US political party 14. Used of a number or amount not specified 17. Make a mistake 18. Biopic starring Jamie Foxx 20. Ancient Media inhabitant 22. About aviation 27. Popular American sports league 28. Cologne 29. Partner to cheese 31. When you’ll get there 32. Not pleased 33. One point east (clockwise) of due north

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, even though you may have to go out on a limb and out of your comfort zone, you may find that doing so gives you the fresh perspective you’ve been seeking.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, ask someone to remind you of an important deadline, as you have been a little scatterbrained as of late.

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Naismith Men's Shed WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: Mill of Kintail Conservation Area, 2854 Ramsay Concession 8, Almonte CONTACT: 613461-0013, almontecarver@gmail.com Every 2nd and 4th Thursday at the Mill of Kintail gatehouse board room. The group's purpose is to overcome isolation and depression among men and share life skills and knowledge in the community.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15

Music Student Showcase WHEN: 5:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m WHERE: Mount Pakenham, 577 Ski Hill Road, Mississippi Mills CONTACT: 613-624-5290 More Than A Song Studio's monthly student showcase.

Valentine Day Dinner and Dance WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 11:00 p.m WHERE: Army Navy Airforce Club,

315 Townline Road East, Carleton Place CONTACT: 613-253-5097 COST: $15 single, $25 couple; buy tickets at club in advance Bring your sweetheart to the Valentine Day Dinner and Dance Feb. 15. Includes roast beef dinner, DJ and karaoke. Tickets only in advance.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16

Opening Day at Fulton's WHEN: 8:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Fulton's Pancake House & Sugar Bush, 399 Sugar Bush Road, Mississippi Mills CONTACT: Fulton's Pancake House & Sugar Bush, 613-2563867, info@fultons.ca Fulton's Pancake House & Sugar Bush opens for the season with family activities, sleigh rides, maple taffy, two for one pancake meals and more.

Valentine Dance and Silent Auction WHEN: 8:00 p.m WHERE: Clayton Community Centre, 147 Linn

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Mahjongg WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: ABC Hall, 3166 Bolingbroke Road, County Road 36, Tay Valley CONTACT: Rosetta Mcinnes, 1 (613) 268-2548, communications@abchall.ca, http://www.abchall.ca COST: $5 American Mah Jongg (or Maajh as it is usually called) is a fascinating 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 43, Perth CONTACT: Joy Price, 613-267-3298 COST: There are also duplicate clubs in Kemptville and Almonte.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15

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, FEBRUARY 16

Snowmobile Club Breakfast WHEN: 8:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m WHERE: Snow Road Snowmobile

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17

Ashton Open Mic WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m WHERE: Ashton Pub, 113 Old Mill Rd, Beckwith CONTACT: Ashton Pub, 613-257-4423 A short drive to the country will take you to a cozy, English-style, family pub with great food, beer brewed in-house, and live music.

No to sign up beforehand, but reservations are recommended.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15

Friday Fun Days at the Library WHEN: 10:00 a.m WHERE: North Grenville Public Library, 1 Water Street, Kemptville Norenberg Branch, Kemptville CONTACT: info@ngpl.ca Friday Fun Days at the North Grenville Public Library is a drop-in program for ages 0-5. Join Library Sue for story time. Children must participate with parent or caregiver. No registration required; pick up a numbered ticket at the front desk.

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Monthly Breakfast WHEN: 8:00 a.m - 10:00 a.m WHERE: Kemptville Legion, 100 Reuben Crescent, Kemptville

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Club, 1106 Gemmills Road, Lanark Highlands CONTACT: Lyle Conroy, 613-2672283 COST: Pancakes are included for charity breakfasts March 16 (Alzheimer's Society); March 30 (Wheels of Hope), and on April 13 (Melanoma).

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14

Euchre, and Ham & Bean Supper WHEN: 1:30 p.m WHERE: Maberly Community Hall, 172 Maberly Elphin Rd., Tay Valley CONTACT: Sue Munro (cards), 613-2682507 COST: Four hand euchre ($5) from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. followed by ham and baked ban supper of scalloped potatoes, desert and tea ($12, kids $5, under 5 free). Hosted by the Maberly Agriculture Society.

4 Hand Euchre WHEN: 7:00 p.m WHERE: Seniors Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St., Smiths Falls CONTACT: 613-283-0817 COST: Parking behind arena. Sponsor: Harmony Club 162. Also play first Monday every month, at 7 p.m.

Darts WHEN: 1:30 p.m WHERE: Harmony Club 162, 61 Cornelia St., Smiths Falls CONTACT: 613-283-4684 COST: Every Thursday, come have some fun and shoot some darts.

Euchre WHEN: 7:00 p.m WHERE: Seniors Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St., Smiths Falls CONTACT: 613-283-0817 COST:

CONTACT: 613-258-5734 COST: $6 for adults, $3 for children six and under The Kemptville Legion hosts a monthly breakfast on the third Saturday of each month. Everyone welcome.

Euchre Tournament WHEN: 12:30 p.m WHERE: Kemptville Legion, 100 Reuben Crescent, Kemptville CONTACT: 613-258-5734 COST: $10 Euchre tournament the third Saturday of every month.

Refreshments available. Everyone welcome.

Registration from 12 to 12:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17

February Frost Fest WHEN: 12:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Ferguson Forest Centre, 275 County Rd #44, Kemptville CONTACT: Liza Duhaime, chairfffc@outlook.com COST:

Friends of the Ferguson Forest Centre host the 2nd annual February Frost Fest with outdoor activities, horse-drawn wagon rides and more.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20

Probus Club of North Grenville WHEN: 9:30 a.m WHERE: St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, 319 Prescott Street, Kemptville CONTACT: Anna Van Adrichem-Rochon, 613-258-2706 COST: Probus Club of North Grenville welcomes retires to its monthly meetings for coffee, conversation, comedy and community interest speakers.

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, 613-2585941 Sponsored by the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit.

SMITHS FALLS Every Thursday and Saturday.

Sponsor: Harmony #162.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15

Bid Euchre WHEN: 1:30 p.m WHERE: Seniors Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St., Smiths Falls CONTACT: 613-2830817 COST: Takes place every Wednesday and Friday.

Sponsor: Harmony #162.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16

Euchre WHEN: 7:00 p.m WHERE: Seniors Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St., Smiths Falls CONTACT: 613283-0817 COST: Every Thursday and Saturday.

Sponsor: Harmony #162.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17

Ladies Darts WHEN: 6:00 p.m - 9:30 p.m WHERE: RCAFA Hall - Smiths Falls, 44 Abbott St. North, Smiths

Falls CONTACT: Linda, 613-2833668 COST: Every Sunday night from September to March at the RCAFA Hall.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18

Settlers Charity Hockey Game WHEN: 12:00 p.m WHERE: Smiths Falls Arena, 71 Cornelia Street, Smiths Falls CONTACT: Barry DeGray COST: The Smiths Falls Settlers host inaugural charity game for the Make a Wish Foundation. Have some fun on Family Day and bring the kids. Noon start for warmup, followed by 12:30 p.m. puck drop.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19

Bingo Smiths Falls Civitan WHEN: 7:00 p.m WHERE: Smiths Falls Civitan Club, 12468 Highway 15 North, Smiths Falls, Smiths Falls CONTACT: 613-2840818 COST: Doors open 5:30 p.m. Canteen available. Proceeds to help fund charity and community projects.

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Sweetheart Dinner WHEN: 6:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: The Cove Country Inn, 2 Bedford Street, Westport CONTACT: 1-888-COVEINN, info@coveinn.com COST: $60 Sweetheart Dinner. Table d'hote, three-course menu. Acoustic folk/jazz/blues from Head Over

Heels of Gananoque with vocal guitar duo, Kevin Head and Miss V.

Bower Lane, Clayton, ON, Mississippi Mills CONTACT: 613-2569010 COST: $15 in advance, $18 at door Valentine Dance and Silent Auction, hosted by St. George's Church, Clayton. Doors open at 7 pm, with music beginning at 8 pm. Cash bar, late light lunch, door prizes. For info, visit www.stgeorgechurchclayton.webs.com.

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