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Long-time Liberal campaign manager Sam Spataro of White Lake presents newly-minted Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston candidate Amanda Pulker-Mok with flowers after she was nominated at the Perth Lions Club hall on Dec. 21.

Partisan rallying speech “The election is on and you’d better like it,” joked Lou Rinaldi, the Liberal MPP for Northumberland-Quinte West, the evening’s guest speaker.

Having met Pulker-Mok, albeit briefly, Rinaldi said, “Amanda is someone we need as a colleague at Queen’s Park.”

He alluded to the riding’s strong Conservative streak, but pointed to his own record as an MPP. He was first elected in 2003, and re-elected in 2007. He lost in 2011, by about 400 votes, and won again in 2014, in a race “I wasn’t supposed to win” by a margin of more than 3,000 votes.

Looking at the state of the party provincially, Rinaldi was blunt.

“If I had been here a year ago, I would have been somewhat skeptical,” of their chances for re-election, he said. But he made the bold prediction that, as 2017 winds down, “I know we will form a majority government.”

He began to trot out some Liberal talking points that will likely become familiar in the coming months. One of the key targets in the Liberal crosshairs will be Ontario Progressive Conservative Party Leader Patrick Brown.

“He doesn’t really talk to anybody (at Queen’s Park),” said Rinaldi of the opposition leader. “I think he’s a bit of a loner, frankly.”

He dismissed the PC “People’s Guarantee” platform “a shiny new magazine he calls a platform,” and said that, according to his party, there was a $12-billion funding gap in Brown’s plans for the province, that would require cuts in education and elsewhere to close.

“He (Brown) wants Toronto votes so bad,” he charged. But, “I will not let my residents pay for Toronto’s subways.”

As the mayor of Brighton during the Mike Harris/Ernie Eves years

(1995-2003), “I lived through all of the downloads … I don’t want to go back there.”

While the poll numbers are lessthan-stellar for the Liberals seeking a fourth consecutive mandate, Rinaldi said that “nothing is ever impossible,” and he offered some advice to the party faithful: “Don’t ever take anything for granted.”

While he took nothing for granted in the October 2011 election, that year “I was one of the safe seats in Ontario.” By the time the counting was done, “I lost by 400 votes,” he recalled. Meanwhile, Perth-Wellington Liberal MPP John Wilkinson lost by about 200 votes. Had either man won, it would have meant a bare Liberal majority government at Queen’s Park, which would have had an effect on recent Ontario political history — one way or the other.

“My vote doesn’t count? That’s bull,” said Rinaldi.

In June of 2014, “I wasn’t supposed to win.” But he did, with a 3,500 vote margin. “Not a huge margin, but a very comfortable margin.”

When knocking on doors, he urged the party faithful to urge voters to “share and compare.” In past elections, voters have told him “Lou, we like you, but we don’t like your party.”

His response? “I respect your views, but do me a favour,” and compare the names: Lou and Kathleen, or, in this riding, Amanda and Kathleen, or Patrick and “What’s his name?” Rinaldi said jokingly of Hillier. “Keep the message simple.”

He already had his election-ready checklist memorized: • Full day junior and senior kindergarten; • Free prescription drugs for people under the age of 25; • More free post-secondary tuition for families earning less than $57,000.

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The county’s newest councillor is not running to be its next MPP. Mississippi Mills Coun. Amanda Pulker-Mok, who took over the seat left vacant following the death of Bernard Cameron in February of 2016, was acclaimed as the Ontario Liberal Party’s candidate at the Lions Club hall Dec. 21.

She was nominated by Peter Milliken, the former Speaker of the House of Commons, and seconded by Margaret Brunton-Duncan, to be the Liberals’ candidate in the upcoming June provincial election for Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston, and was acclaimed unanimously in the uncontested race.

She will face off against Progressive Conservative incumbent Randy Hillier, and Anita Payne of the Green party.

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On the free prescription drugs program, he promised that “it’s the beginning of pharmacare for Ontario, I believe that.”

Sitting at Queen’s Park with this riding’s MPP, Randy Hillier, Rinaldi ended his remarks by calling for the Progressive Conservative, first elected in 2007, to be defeated.

“Mr. Hillier is the most arrogant person you would ever meet,” he said, also calling him “rude.”

Nomination time “I can’t tell you how honoured I am,” to second Pulker-Mok’s nomination, said fellow Mississippi Mills resident Margaret Brunton-Duncan.

Having gotten to know the councillor, she has found her to be “quite a good friend. I think she will be a marvellous candidate.” She called her “a welleducated woman,” and, as a married mother of two young boys, she smiled and said, “How lucky can we be?”

The Mississippi Mills municipality continued to be well represented at the meeting, with Mayor Shaun McLaughlin recalling how PulkerMok ended up on his council in the first place.

After the murder of Cameron in February of 2016, there was a vacancy on council. Following a mourning period, the work of municipal council needed to continue, and Cameron’s vacant chair needed to be filled. The traditional way to replace a vacancy was to call upon the runner up in the previous election to fill the seat. “(But) we decided not to do (it) the way it had been done for 150 years,” said McLaughlin. “This is not 1850.

It’s not 1950.”

So, they decided to put an ad in the newspaper and seek applications. Twelve people put their name forward, including Pulker-Mok,

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Ottawa Valley loses a great musician in Bernie Costello He was one of the remaining original "Ottawa Valley Greats." An extraordinary musician, one of a kind and as unlikely a legend as you will ever meet. But everybody knew him as just "good ole Bernie."

Just a local down to earth lad, a familiar face at the coffee shop and someone who just happened to be one of the best keyboard players, anywhere ever.

For more then 65 years Bernie Costello was a fixture at dance halls, legions, hotels, pubs, concert halls, churches, (you name it) throughout Ottawa and the Valley where his unique and wonderful keyboard sounds moved one and all.

Add to that numerous TV, radio, video and recording appearances he made and it all adds up to one pretty impressive body of work. Definitely a true legacy forged in talent, skill and humility.

One could not even begin to count the number of times he performed on a stage somewhere.

That's because quite simply, Bernie played everywhere in the Valley there was TO play and many "that there wasn't" we used to like to say.

For anywhere could be turned into a stage when it came to this guy.

Along the way he performed alongside the famous and not so famous alike. And to him they were all the same. Just another person to make music with and yet another opportunity to tickle the ivories. Something he did so wonderfully all of his life.

Bernie first played in public at the tender age of 4 years when accompanied his mother at the St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Carleton Place. Fifty years later (2007) a special tribute was held in that same church where a jam packed house gathered to celebrate a lifetime of musical achievement. The evening was hosted by his late brother, Brian (former mayor of Carleton Place) and three special "Lifetime Achievement Certificates" were presented. The Town of Carleton Place, The Township of Mississippi Mills and the County of Lanark each came up with a "special" document for him because (if the truth be known) no such "official" recognition exists.

In other words: for him, they made it up.

Aside from performing, Bernie spent years teaching the gift of learning to play music to

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others as well as operating his own music store for a time. He was well known for his ability to repair musical instruments, equipment and such and eventually restoring musical instruments became a huge passion for him.

Bernie often said, "in this country a musician has to be able to diversify if he/she wants to make a living in the music business. There's just not enough work for most players to earn enough from just doing gigs alone," he explained.

He began his professional career backing up Valley fiddler Lorne Wilson in the 1950s and went on to form a group with Lorne's son Lloyd in the 60's. Soon he was getting noticed and was often asked to back up everyone including Nashville greats like Lynn Anderson ("Rose Garden") and Leroy Van Dyke ("Just Walk On By") and would be hired to back them up when they did shows in the Ottawa area. He also worked with legendary Valley performers such as; Mac Beattie and the Ottawa Valley Melodiers, Ron "The Fox" McMunn, Ward Allen and so on.(basically. "everybody") In the 70's he did extensive work with Dave Hurley & Company as they were a main stay at Molly McGuires Pub in Ottawa which was one of the most famous night clubs in the country at that time. He was often invited to represent the Valley at special performances in Toronto including, The Good Roads Convention (Royal York), on the train along the way and at Ontario Place.

Bernie was the personal choice of famed Ottawa heart surgeon Dr. Wilbert Keon (founder of the Ottawa Hospital Heart Institute) as his piano player for the annual charitable dinner the doctor hosted at the Chateau Laurier Hotel in Ottawa.

But it was his gentle manner and humble

character which endured him most to people. It was his playing that endeared him most to people, but his good nature came a close second. He helped to raise countless dollars over the years, for one cause or another, and became one of the most recognized characters in the Ottawa Valley.

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There were 84 plungers this year raising $30,000 for The Table Community Food Centre This group from Lanark County Big Brothers Big Sisters jumped into the icy waters of the during this year’s Perth Polar Bear Plunge on Jan. 1, 2018. Below, the executive director Tay River during the 25th annual Polar Bear Plunge. for The Table, Ramsey Hart, (left) in his “kale kilt” rejoices after a successful plunge.

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Prior to this year’s 25th annual Perth Polar Bear Plunge, volunteer fire departments were recognized for their years of service. Pictured are Polar Bear Pete, Perth Fire Department’s Ron Wood, Dave Lavery (one of the founders of the plunge) and BBD&E’s Gene Richardson.

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was, at the time, the Mississippi Mills representative on the Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital board.

“It was an unusual trajectory,” McLaughlin said of Pulker-Mok’s budding political career. She was the second youngest candidate who showed up at the Almonte Old Town Hall in April of 2017 for the application meeting before town council. Though she was two days away from giving birth to her second son, he can still remember “how well she came across.”

Back at the town council chambers on April 19, PulkerMok kept topping several ballots before winning out.

“She came across as honest, sincere and hard-working,” said McLaughlin. Having her on council has helped elected officials in “connecting with a generation that was not around the council table. I think she will do very, very well.

Congratulations, Amanda.”

Interestingly, McLaughlin welcomed Patrick Brown to Lanark County in June of 2015, during a barbecue at Randy Hillier’s home outside of Perth. Now, having spoken at an Ontario Liberal event, McLaughlin later explained to this newspaper that, as a mayor, “the MPP is always your best friend.” While he was there to support PulkerMok, at her invitation, “As the mayor, I’m not endorsing anyone,” said McLaughlin, of the upcoming MPP race, though “she makes a great candidate.” He added that he was wearing her button at the event “out of respect.” He also noted that, in 2015, he gave support to Perth Mayor John Fenik, a fellow Lanark County mayor, when he ran for the NDP in that year’s federal vote.

Grasping the red banner Pulker-Mok began her remarks, following a standing ovation, by acknowledging that she and her fellow Liberals were meeting on traditional, unceded Algonquin territory. (Her remarks were also delivered in French.)

“This has been such a journey,” she said. “Tonight, we are just getting started.”

She remembered that she had always been interested in politics, even as a child. During a lunch of egg salad sandwiches at her grandparent’s house one day, she confidently asked: “Who are you going to be voting for in the next election?”

Her grandparents looked warily at each other. Her grandmother cleared her throat and replied: “There are certain things you just don’t talk about in public. Politics is one of them.”

When she was finally of age to vote, she encouraged all of her friends to vote in the provincial election, and she will be doing that again in June — this time, for the Liberal party.

“I believe it is time for a positive change,” said PulkerMok. “I represent the working middle class family that is so often referred to,” she said, pointing to her husband Carson, and sons Jamie, 3, and Jayden, 1.

With two boys in daycare, “I know that daycare is expensive,” she said. She is delighted that more than 100,000 new public daycare spaces will be available in the next five years. Her eldest son will be starting kindergarten in September 2018. She also said she would stand for health care, jobs, affordable housing, better cellphone service in rural areas, and LGBTQ+ and women’s rights.

The plan forward As of July 2018, Pulker-Mok will have lived in Almonte for four years, and, as a councillor, once the writ is dropped, likely sometime in May, “I’ll take a leave of absence for the time the election is called,” she said. The election results on June 8 will “dictate what my next career move is,” she said during an interview with the Perth Courier after her speech.

Even though her party has been in office for more than 14 years, making it more difficult to sell themselves as the party of change, Pulker-Mok said that she is seeing the Liberals facilitating “grassroots discussions …(placing) emphasis back on the grassroots movement. They are changing and moving and progressive with the times. I want to feed off of that.”

While she is well known in Mississippi Mills, and is getting better known in Lanark County, she said it is now important for her to be “getting out there,” to other parts

of the riding. She may tap former federal Liberal candidate Philippe Archambault and Milliken (who live just a few streets over from each other near Kingston) to help her in the far western part of the riding.

As Liberals partied around her, celebrating some festive cheer, reminiscing about elections past and plotting strategy for the months to come, this reporter inquired about Pulker-Mok’s snowflake lapel.

Growing quite, Pulker-Mok looked down at her lapel, and rubbed the snowflake figure. Her mother would always give her children personalized gifts at Christmas. This snowflake had Amanda’s name on it. Her mother Desmond Devoy/Metroland died five years ago.

“I have this to have a piece of her Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston Ontario Liberal Party candidate Amanda Pulker-Mok, holds with me here today,” she said. son Jamie, 3, while her husband Carson holds the couple’s youngest son, Jayden, 1.

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Could Icelandic model work here to reduce youth substance abuse?

BY BRIAN TURNER

A group of concerned citizens of Carleton Place recently met with that community’s municipal drug strategy committee to discuss ways to reduce the amount of substance abuse among youth and to specifically target those in grades 4, 5, and 6 with the goal of preventing them from ever starting these risky behaviours in the first place. This small but determined group has been meeting at St. James Church for some time and has been studying the famed Icelandic model, which has been successfully emulated in many European cities with amazing results.

Here’s a little background. In 1998 the small nation of Iceland (population: 336,000) realized they were in the midst of a substance abuse problem with their youth. In a national survey, more than 40 per cent of 15 and 16-year-old teens admitted to being drunk within the last month. Regular cannabis use in the same age group was 17 per cent and tobacco use stood

at 23 per cent. These were the highest rates in Europe. Residents of many communities regularly witnessed aggressive and dangerous behaviour among teens and hospital admissions, injury and fatality rates clearly demonstrated that things couldn’t go on the way they were.

Experts were called in and in an unusual move, instead of studying the problems in isolation, credible professionals reached out to local community groups, schools, municipal governments, parents and of course youth to help seek out solutions. There was no single magic bullet to defeat the problem, but instead a combination of local, regional and national initiatives have over the long term brought amazing results. As of last year, that 40 per cent alcohol abuse rate has dropped to five per cent, cannabis use is down to seven per cent and tobacco down to three per cent, all the lowest in Europe! And that national survey that identified the scope of the problem in the first place became a regular annual event to help stakeholders

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gauge their success and make changes where necessary.

One of the main initiatives introduced in Iceland after the preliminary study was completed was directed at replacing the “high” from substance abuse with positive activities which had been proven to have strong effects on reducing the dependency on drugs/ alcohol/tobacco. Schools, sports and community centres saw their hours of operation expanded. Families were given annual government-issued recreational activity “credit cards” to help them afford extracurricular activities.

Daily youth life-skills education was offered on a large scale.

“We didn’t say to them, you’re coming in for treatment. We said, we’ll teach you anything you want to learn: music, dance, hip hop, art, martial arts. The idea was that these different classes could provide a variety of alterations in the kids’ brain chemistry, and give them what they needed to cope better with life: some might crave an experience that could help reduce anxiety; others may be after a rush,”

commented Harvey Milkman, an American psychology professor who teaches for part of the year at Reykjavik University and was involved in the early days of the study and action plans.

“At the same time, the recruits got life-skills training, which focused on improving their thoughts about themselves and their lives, and the way they interacted with other people. The main principle was that drug education doesn’t work because nobody pays attention to it. What are needed are the life skills to act on that information,” Milkman said. Kids were told it was a three-month program.

Some stayed five years.

Laws were also changed. Minimum ages for tobacco went up to 18 and for alcohol to 20. Thirteen to 16-year-olds were subjected to a 10 p.m. curfew in the winter (midnight in summer). All schools were mandated by law to have parent/teacher/student councils. Parents were offered educational sessions to help them increase the quantity of time they actively spent with their

children. Written agreements were created to contract these responsibilities between parent and child.

The number of youth participating in organized sports four or more times per week went up drastically and, as you might suspect, soccer/football was one of the major sports. Some in Iceland would argue that this may have been a key factor in Iceland’s crushing defeat of England in the Euro 2016 football championship.

Almost every segment of Iceland’s multipronged approach to their substance abuse problem was directed at reducing isolation and encouraging a true sense of belonging among the target group. Could any of these methods be successful in Lanark County? Stay tuned. If you’re interested in learning more, expressing your views on this or lending a hand, you can reach the Carleton Place drug strategy committee through their website at www.cpdrugstrategy.ca.

Brian Turner is a local columnist featured regularly in our Ottawa Valley newspapers.

The Perth Citizens Band held its 25th annual Christmas concert at St. James the Apostle Anglican Church on Tuesday, Dec. 19. Here, conductor Brian Tackaberry leads the band in a rendition of the famous hymn, “Ave Maria.”

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A trumpeter for the Perth Citizens Band awaits his cue during the Christmas concert.

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Conductor Tackaberry welcomes music fans to the band’s 25th annual Christmas concert.

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How to pick a New Year's resolution that works for you

BY EMMA KING

It’s estimated that only eight per cent of people stick with their New Year’s resolutions, meaning that for the rest of us these goals just become a source of stress in our lives. We want goals that motivate us, not defeat us, so it’s important to set ourselves up for success.

The usual suspects for New Year’s resolutions are eating better, exercising more, and stress management (self-care, money management, etc.).

We’re drawn to big ticket goals this time of year to inspire us and keep us going through the final months of winter. Some of us are ready to move forward on these big goals, and that’s great, go for it.

Many of us, however, end up taking these goals on prematurely, without the foundation we need to support change. This doesn’t mean don’t reach

for the big ones, just that you need to set some things in place first. An honest look at your resources and situation will help you make a doable plan for achieving your goals.

If we take eating better as an example, here’s an example of what this looks like.

Resources Money – Does your new eating plan fit with your budget? If not, do you need to adjust the plan, or adjust another area of the budget?

Social support – Who do you need on board for your plan to work? What do you need from them for this to be successful (a commitment to not bring cookies home, for example)?

Time – Does your plan mean you need more time for shopping? For cooking? How will this fit into the realities of your week, and what adjustments do you need to make?

Access – Do you have easy access to the food, equipment, and recipes you need to make this plan doable? If you don’t, what needs to be adjusted to make the plan work?

Skills and knowledge – Is your plan in line with your cooking and food preparation abilities? If not, do you need to first develop your abilities, or can the plan be adjusted to meet what you can do now?

Commitments and responsibilities Social – What commitments and responsibilities do you have to people in your lives (children, spouses, etc), and how will this impact your plans?

How will you integrate your plans into social situations like eating out?

Work – How will work stresses and commitments impact your plans? Will the new eating plan give you the energy you need to keep performing at work?

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There are no “right” answers to these questions, only what is right for your situation. By taking all the above factors into account, we make it more likely that our goals will be achievable and that change will be sustainable.

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We shared many things and witnessed the changes in seasons, years and life.

And, in each other.

Still, there were many parts to him that I never got to know. But I knew they were there. Forever now remaining a mystery.

Something in his look or his his tone of voice at times.

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RECYCLE! And if you can follow this, there was "something" in his playing.

Yes, Bernie was remarkable, but to me it is far more a personal thing. You see, I can forever say that I had the honor and privilege to have been able to play music with him (on and off) for more than 35 years. But ever more meaningful and satisfyingly than that, is the fact I can truly say that Bernie Costello was my friend.

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is the season - flu season that is.

The sound of coughing and sneezing can be heard as folks stock up on tissues and over the counter medications.

There are many cases of influenza in our area as well as in other parts of eastern Ontario. Colds tend to produce runny nose, congestion, sore throat. Influenza is more pronounced in that it infects the lungs, the joints and causes pneumonia, respiratory failure and even death.

The health unit calls the flu a serious viral illness which also results in fever, cough, headache, muscle soreness, sore throat and stuffy nose. The flu may also cause other illnesses to become worse, in particular those which involve the heart or lungs.

All that hacking and sneezing helps the virus spread its tentacles easily. The health unit advises those who aren’t sick to avoid contact with those who are and to wash their hands frequently.

To those who are sick, the suggestion is to stay at home – avoid workplaces and crowded locations, cover your face when

coughing and sneezing and wash hands often. To the workaholics, perhaps putting your feet up and resting under some blankets will not only benefit you, but also the co-workers at your offices and workplaces.

Another way the virus is dispersed from one person to another is via direct contact with, according to the health unit, surfaces or objects such as clothing, toys, eating utensils, all of which can carry germs.

Cleaning areas of the home that may be touched often will limit any transfer of germs – areas such as door knobs and counters. And of course, for those who have not received their flu vaccine for this year, there is still time.

Those wishing to get their shot have the option of calling their doctor, as most offices carry a supply of the vaccine, or even attending certain pharmacies.

For those wishing specifics or further information on either influenza or its vaccine, please visit the Lanark Leeds and Grenville Health Unit’s website at www.healthunit. org, or call the Health Action Line at 613345-5685 or 1-800-660-5853.

Students show off their Christmas gifts on first day back to school

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t was pretty easy to tell what everyone at the Northcote school got for Christmas, on that first day back after the holidays. There sat most of the boys in brand new plaid flannelette shirts ... so recently bought you could even smell their newness when the boys passed your desk.

Red plaid seemed to be the favourite colour that year, and it didn’t bother any of them that they came to school that first day, all wearing identical shirts.

Every boy, it seemed too, had received a new pair of felt inner soles for their overshoes and gum-rubbers. There they were, taken out of their footwear, and propped against the log by the stove to dry out, even if they weren’t wet. The boys

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were pretty proud of their new dark grey felt inner soles!

It was no surprise to find that several of us had new toy watches. That meant that in our stockings, or even as one of our main gifts, we got a box of Cracker Jacks from Santa, and found inside little watches, with red elastic bands, and of course, they didn’t work, but nonetheless, we were delighted to wear them to school. The fact that within a few days, they would turn our wrists green didn’t bother us in the least!

That year I was proud beyond words to take to the Northcote school, a brand new tin pencil box. Like so many of the other pupils, up to then, I carried my pencils, my small six-inch ruler, and an art gum,

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had hoped to get one just like it, but the little tin pencil box was certainly a step up from the drawstring bag! Bright red, it was. With a picture of two little kittens painted on the lid!

I wasn’t the only one to get a

in a handmade drawstring bag, made out of the very same navy blue and white ticking mother used to make covers for our feather pillows and mattresses.

How I longed for a pencil box like the one my friend Joyce had. It was made of wood, with a painted lid that you slid off with your thumb nail, and which was made in two layers, the top one which you could pivot to reveal another complete space for more pencils. I

new tin pencil box, but certainly no one got a wood one like my friend Joyce’s. She remained the only one at the Northcote school with such a treasure!

And of course, there was bad Marguirite with new white

Reader thanks young writer for Christmas story DEAR EDITOR:

It was most enchanting and inspiring to read Lauren Kentfield’s Christmas Story, ‘The Miracle Baby’, published in your newspaper just before Christmas.

It is absolutely and exceptionally imaginative and brilliantly creative of Lauren to write the story from the viewpoint of the donkey she

named Cornelius, who carried Mary to Bethlehem. I have never read a Christmas Story written from the donkey’s experience of this magical night we all know to be the amazing Gift from God to humankind, the birth of Jesus.

Lauren saw the significance of the donkey’s

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Vital signs booklet an important read DEAR EDITOR:

There is a recently published booklet entitled Lanark County Vital Signs 2017, which everyone should read.

Compiled by a group of dedicated volunteers, with some paid professional help and sponsored by the Perth and District Community Foundation, this 20-page booklet offers a compact yet surprisingly complete snapshot of the most important elements of our community. There are ten themes or areas of study, most of which affect everyone who lives here.

What I found interesting was how much I didn’t know about Lanark County after living here for 25 years, and which this booklet presents in a clear, effective manner. It’s a terrific job of communicating vital information about all aspects of life in the

area. The research seems to be very deep and the presentation smartly highlights the need-to-know information.

For example, did you know that forestry and farming constitutes only one per cent of the jobs in the county, or that we beat the Canadian average in a sense of belonging, sense of trust and volunteerism, plus several other key areas. Hurray for us.

There are about 500 copies floating around the various public buildings, and computer savvy people can get your electronic copy at www.pdcf.ca.

It’s worth taking the time to get a copy and learn about our successes and the challenges we face as a community.

Tom Shoebridge Lanark

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From page 8

role in this special ‘night of all nights’.

There have been many stories written, mostly by adults, from the viewpoint of the animals in the stable at the time of Jesus’ birth. However, I found it unique for a child to be this imaginative and creative when it comes to writing about the ‘true’ Christmas Story whereby the ‘personified donkey’s’ presence is most engaging and one felt they were present too. Lauren’s ability and capacity to write and illustrate her Christmas Story was outstanding. She has an exceptional gift and talent in both mediums.

It is somewhat rare today to find a child who embraces and captures the true meaning of the Christmas Story to this extent. But more so to write their thoughts in a story form that is absolutely captivating and heartwarming to those of us who read it.

Lauren is a blessing unto herself for sharing her special gift to write and illustrate her treasured Christmas Story, ‘The Miracle Baby’. I am thankful to Lauren for doing so and also to your newspaper for publishing it.

Sincerely, Gayda Errett Playfairville

MARY

From page 8

ings held up with tight elastic bands.

When we took them off at night, they left deep rings in our legs above our knees, which itched like crazy. Old Doctor Murphy preached to mother that we would pay dearly in later life from the tight elastic ... he said something about veins, which I didn’t understand, and which Mother could do little about, since buying expensive vests with long elastics and hooks were out of the question. Marguirite made sure we knew she wouldn’t be caught dead in elastic bands to hold up her stockings!

There were a couple new book bags. But they were carried by those in the upper grades like junior and senior fourth. We younger ones had to content ourselves with those handed down from an older sibling. Even though I had put a new book bag on my Christmas list to Santa, I didn’t get one, and I figured he couldn’t find enough to go around to all the kids the world over.

I looked around the room to see if anything had been changed since our

last day before Christmas. I saw where the floor had been scrubbed, and the whole room cleaned. And there along the baseboards, where once there were two or three holes where the mice would wander freely in and out, someone had nailed little squares of tin to shut off the mouse escapes. Other than that, the school seemed to be exactly the same as it was when we left it. Of course, the Christmas tree was gone, and the chicken wire that went across the front of the room to hold the sheets that created a stage area for the Christmas concert had been taken down. The Northcote school was back to normal, and ready for business for another year.

To each of you, my prayer is that 2018 will be a safe and healthy year for you and those close to your heart.

Happy New Year to each and every one of you.

Interested in an electronic version of Mary’s books? Go to https://www. smashwords.com and type MaryRCook for ebook purchase details, or if you would like a hard copy, please contact Mary at wick2@sympatico.ca.

Hockey helped defeat post-Christmas blahs There always seems to be such a letdown immediately after Christmas. All of that effort and in three days (counting Christmas Eve and Boxing Day) it’s all over.

I’m not really complaining because for us this Christmas was a true blessing. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with family and friends including a delightful Christmas Eve celebration at the home of my sister and her husband in Stittsville.

For a sports fan however, the downtime I experienced between Christmas and New Year’s was easily filled. There is so much team sports during the holiday season that the problem for the television networks is finding enough time on their jampacked schedules to air it all live.

Hockey, football, soccer and basketball dominated the airwaves and the Internet last week.

I kept an eye on the multitude U.S. college football bowl games, checked in on the NBA and particularly the Toronto Raptors and saw some of the action which determined the final playoff teams in the NFL. But for me the main focus was hockey and British soccer, although not necessarily in that order.

For a British football (soccer) fan this time of year is nirvana. The Christmas-New Year schedule is hectic. Teams play games only two or three days apart at times as the leagues and the TV networks take advantage of the fact people have more time on their hands. If winter blizzards don’t get you then the TV sports advertising blizzard is almost certain to.

The good news for North American fans is that because of the time difference many games were played during our morning hours. When the soccer was over the football bowl contests began and those are followed closely by World Junior Hockey tournament games and Spengler Cup hockey from Switzerland. Primetime NHL, NFL and NBA games dominate the evening and late night time slots. The action is literally non-stop, except for the commercials!

My favourite English football team, the north London side Arsenal, is having another indifferent season so I must admit that, given the fact it is winter (if you’ve been outside lately you definitely know it’s winter) my

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main sports focus during the holidays was hockey.

The aforementioned Spengler Cup, which is played annually in the town of Davos, nestled in the Swiss Alps, is the oldest invitational hockey tournament in the world, dating back to 1923.

Canada is always among the invitees and normally our squad is comprised of players borrowed from European club teams while their opponents – mainly other European club teams – are also heavily populated by Canadian players including some ex-NHLers.

This year’s competition was more interesting because Hockey Canada was watching our players much more carefully. The organization is working to put together a competitive team in anticipation of the upcoming Winter Olympics in South Korea next month.

No NHLers As many of you will know the NHL has banned its players from participating in the Olympics this year a move which has already reduced my interest in February’s winter sports showcase.

Hockey fans lobbied for years to have the best players in the world face off in the Winter Olympics and in 1998 they were finally successful.

But now NHL fan polls have turned against the pros taking part. Allegedly this new-found lack of interest is because the Olympics are too disruptive falling, as they do, in the middle of the NHL season.

On the other hand many NHL stars are angry that they’re being prevented from participating in the global showcase.

I’m with them! The NHL schedule drones on and on and on, followed by playoffs which don’t end until the Stanley Cup is finally presented in early summer. What was once a winter spectacle (hockey is Canada’s official winter sport) now threatens to circumnavigate the calendar!

So yes, I had more interest in this year’s Spengler participants. In the end all Canadian hockey fans were rewarded as our guys lifted a third consecutive Spengler Cup. Canada blanked the Swiss national team 3-0 in the tournament final New Year’s Eve. Hopefully some of those players can now help Canada to success in PyeongChang next month?

Beginning on Boxing Day the World Junior Hockey championships which this time is being played in Buffalo, New York, also captured my attention. The event included the first-ever outdoor game in the more than 40 year history of the competition. That contest was played at New Era Field (formerly Rich Stadium) the home of the NFL’s Buffalo Bills last Friday between Team Canada and Team USA. The American juniors won the frigid, snowy contest 4-3 in a shootout, repeating the result they achieved in the tournament final against Canada last January.

However Team Canada still topped their group and yesterday (after this newspaper’s deadline) they played Switzerland in a quarter-final game. The gold medal final goes tomorrow night (Friday) at 8 p.m.

I’m especially interested in our current national junior team because Colton Point, who helped lead the Carleton Place Junior A Canadians to their second straight Central Canada Hockey League championship in 2015, is one of the two goaltenders on the roster. Point, a North Bay native, now stars for Colgate University (NCAA Division 1) in Hamilton, New York. He earned the shutout as Canada blanked Slovakia 6-0 in their second preliminary round contest Dec. 27.

By the way Point’s former team in Carleton Place has now won four straight CCHL titles. And so far this season they sport the best record of any Junior A team on the continent with 36 wins and only three regulation defeats in 42 outings. The Carleton Place team record is the best among 132 teams in 10 leagues.

So yes, little wonder hockey helped me defeat the post-Christmas blahs!

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. Jeff can be reached by email at: jeffrey.maguire@rogers.com

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Consider sharing your heart, home with LAWS pet The year has come to an end and we at LAWS hope your Christmas was wonderful.

Your support has been great this past year for which we’re extremely grateful. We’re looking forward to your continued support in the new year to come. Please keep yourself and your furry friends safe and warm during this cold spell. Happy New Year from all of us at the Lanark Animal Welfare Society.

think she belonged to a family as she craves attention, is very friendly and she likes to share her affection. Bliss is almost all grey with a tiny bit of white, a black nose and lovely white whiskers. She is about one-yearold, gets along well with our other resident cats and would love to find a home real soon. Please meet her at LAWS.

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June June is extremely affectionate and tries to get attention from every potential adopter.

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We are very sad for June as she had been waiting so long and being returned after a short two weeks is a bit of a setback for any Krispi cat. We promised June to try very hard to Please meet Krispi, who has been with find her the right home … maybe it's you? us since March. She's the longest in-house guest of the Lanark Animal Welfare Society (LAWS) and it's time for her to find that special person who will offer her a home.

This dainty little lady is just over two years old. She was initially unwilling to be handled but over time the staff and volunteers who have refused to give up on her have taught her that human contact is really not bad at all. She still won't come forward and ask for attention and will likely never be a lap-cat but enjoys being petted and even held for a short time. She is active and playful, and gets along well with the other cats in her run.

If you have patience and time for a cat like Krispi and if you don't expect too much right away, then, with time we think she'll be a lovely cat to add to your home.

Please give her a chance. Krispi is available at LAWS. June When June first arrived at the shelter in June, she was in pretty rough shape and was left with an injured ulcerated eye, which has healed. June loves to be cuddled and then can be found relaxing in the sunshine waiting for more care to come her way.

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good cats for any family or person. Whether you’re looking for a pair or just one they’ll be happy to sit on your lap, play with a toy or just watch the birds fly by. Please meet the two boys at LAWS. Thank you for your continued support.

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Bliss Bliss hasn’t been at LAWS too long and LAWS is located at 253 Glenview Road, we don’t know too much about her. We do Smiths Falls.

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Walmart in Brockville donated $1,000 to the Upper Canada District School Board for their Champions for Kids Foundation. Terry Gardiner, Michelle Rathwell, Cindy Peters, and Stephen Sliwa joined by some of the Walmart staff for the cheque presentation.

Tips on vehicle survival in deep freeze Our region’s early dip into winter temp record books took more than a few drivers by surprise and some daily drivers didn’t make out so well.

Don’t get me wrong, only a few years back a prolonged deep freeze accompanied by a few days of short holiday runs and lots of stop and start driving would overload most area repair shops and keep tow truck operators from getting any sleep. But there are still things to keep in mind and precautions to take to avoid coming out in the cold morning air to a dead battery and a ruined day.

I said it before and I’ll say it again; if your vehicle has an electric block heater, use it when the mercury dips below -20° C. For most smaller engines in passenger cars, SUVs, crossovers, and light trucks, only a few hours of plug-in time is needed, so an outdoor socket timer is a great idea. For larger trucks (especially diesels) an overnight plug-in isn’t overkill.

And you’ll get the added bonuses of almost instant heat from your engine coolant-powered cabin heater and better startup fuel economy.

If you haven’t got a block heater and can’t arrange for installation before the brass balls freeze, consider a battery warming blanket.

They’re relatively inexpensive (under $40) and an easy DIY job to install.

Almost every dead battery that’s replaced during a cold snap would have failed a voltagedraw test weeks or months before the no-start event. Batteries are fairly predictable power storage units and most shops will throw in a battery test at no charge when other seasonal work is being performed. If your ride is running on its original battery and it’s been through three winters or more, getting this test done before the battery fails is an easy and painless way to avoid a major inconvenience.

Short runs and/or stop and start commuter traffic can be a major risk to even the best battery and charging system under the hood. On start up a battery’s energy reserve is partially

depleted and it relies on the engine belt-driven alternator to replenish it.

The alternator’s output is directly related to the engine’s speed (so the slower you’re driving the less power it puts out). Add to this the BRIAN TURNER fact that it takes more energy and a longer time to fully recharge a battery in extremely cold temps and you have a perfect recipe for a morning nostart. On frosty days, plan your driving with care to minimize short slow-speed runs and use the on-board electrical accessories such as heater fan, defrosters, and such sparingly. The more power these systems draw from the alternator means less power for battery recharging.

On the topic of conserving on-board electrical power, our addiction to personal electronic devices (PEDs) is now hitting the hit list of reasons for dead batteries. Plug in your iPad, smartphone, GPS unit, laptop, or any other combination of personal electronic devices into those handy auto power points on a cold winter day, and unless you have a long highspeed highway journey ahead, you may have a date with your roadside assistance provider for a boost.

Never leave these things plugged in while the engine is turned off for prolonged periods of time.

When driving home to park your wheeled beast on a snappy afternoon, try to turn off (or down to minimum settings) all electrical accessories for the last few miles to give your battery a fighting chance to light things up the next morning.

If you have any questions, opinions, or stories on anything automotive please drop me a line, [By email to bjoeturner@hotmail. com listing ‘Question for the Car Counsellor’ on the subject line or by post to Record News Communications, 65 Lorne St., P.O. Box 158, Smiths Falls, Ont. K7A 4T1]. When using regular mail, please supply a phone number if you seek direct contact (due to volume I can’t always promise replies).

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On January 1, 2018, many people across Ontario will see their wages rise to $14 an hour as the new general minimum wage takes effect.

This change will help workers and their families who are struggling to get ahead in a changing economy.

Kevin Flynn, Minister of Labour, was at Toronto's Yorkdale Shopping Centre Dec. 27 to highlight the minimum wage hike and other provisions of the province's Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act. “Our plan for fair workplaces and better jobs provides a minimum wage people can actually live on and modernizes our labour laws to address today’s world,” Flynn stated. “Too many families struggle to get by on part-time or temporary work. Those working full-time can be living in poverty. This is unacceptable in Ontario.

Our plan will help ensure everyone who works hard has the chance to reach their full potential and share in Ontario’s prosperity.”

An estimated 55 per cent of all retail workers in the province will be getting a raise on Jan. 1.

This will help bring millions of people from the margins of the economy to a place where they are able to better provide for their families and get ahead.

Other changes coming into force on January 1, 2018 include: • Ensuring workers are entitled to at least three weeks' vacation after five years with the same employer, bringing Ontario's vacation time in line with the national average.

• Expanding the 10 days per calendar year for personal emergency leave to employees in workplaces with fewer than 50 employees, with at least two paid days per year for employees who have been employed for at least a week.

• A new domestic or sexual violence leave of up to 10 individual days and up to 15 weeks of job protected leave; the first five days of leave in every calendar year would be paid.

• Increased family medical leave from eight to 28 weeks per year • A new child death leave from any cause up to 104 weeks, and increased crime-related disappearance of a child leave from 52 to 104 weeks.

• Changes to make forming a union and reaching a first collective agreement easier.

Supporting workers and their families is part of Ontario's plan to create fairness and opportunity during this period of rapid economic change. The plan includes a higher minimum wage and better working conditions, free tuition for hundreds of thousands of students, easier access to affordable child care and free prescription drugs for everyone under 25 through the biggest expansion of medicare in a generation.

Quick facts • The Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017 responds to the final report of the Changing Workplaces Review. It was the first-ever independent review of both the Employment Standards Act, 2000 and Labour Relations Act, 1995.

• The report estimated that more than 30 per cent of Ontario workers were in precarious work in 2014. In 2016, the median hourly wage was $13 for part-time workers and $24.73 for full-time workers. Over the past 30 years, parttime work has grown to represent nearly 20 per cent of total employment.

• Studies show that a higher minimum wage results in less employee turnover, which increases business productivity.

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A stage production of Grounded is coming to Ottawa’s Gladstone Jan. 18 to 27 and it will star Perth native, Alexis Scott.

Directed by Eleanor Crowder, this stage play about an American fighter pilot zooms the audience in on the bunkers, the choices and the costs of financing wars.

Playwright George Brant drops the audience into the target zone of today’s warfare and makes a distant war very personal, said Crowder.

“Brant pitches all the tenderness and motherhood against the tension and aggression of war,” noted Scott. “The script has specificity and realness but also lyricism that takes the audience on a ride.”

Crowder said this is the voice of a woman who would be her friend. “I trust her experiences. Alexis is the actor for this role. She is utterly compelling.”

Scott said she had a visceral reaction to the play. “I was grateful and honoured to be asked to play the pilot. The play gives the actress a chance to go full throttle which was a big draw. Brant’s script is gorgeously crafted and brings us right into the world of the pilot.”

When she started to research the play, she said she was getting stuck by the impact war has on humans and human connection.

“The audience is witness to all the nitty gritty details of the character’s life. We see the pilot transform before our eyes.”

Scott said the pilot is good at what she does. “I relate to the feminist side of the story as she tries to navigate all of the aspects of her job and motherhood,” she said. “She keeps saying she’s fine, even when she’s not fine. I can relate to that need to put on armour and be stronger than you really are.”

Crowder said the solo show is a marathon: “A triumphant display of talent and sweat. This text is exactly that … a sweep of action and insight that asks the performer to pour every ounce of strength into her work. Alexis is the actor for this role — she is utterly compelling."

Photo by Andrew Alexander Show times: Jan. 18 to 27, 7:30 p.m. with matinees at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets can be purchased at www. Alexis Scott stars in Grounded to be held at The Gladstone in Ottawa starting thegladstone.ca/grounded.

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Lane/Public Swims

Contributing

3 mo.

$153.15

$107.10

$102.10

$93.15

6 mo.

$265.15

$172.40

$141.80

$132.60

1 yr.

$459.00

$277.45

$196.85

$196.85

Non-contributing

3 mo.

$212.80

$148.00

$159.80

$153.40

6 mo.

$352.10

$234.15

$203.30

$193.80

1 yr.

$582.70

$370.44

$258.60

$244.80

Child

Student (13-17)

Registered Student* (18-25)

$77.85

$100.85

$99.00

6 mo.

$109.15

$140.15

n/a

1 yr

$153.00

$194.85

n/a

$118.65

$157.90

$139.00

6 mo.

$157.20

$201.10

n/a

1 yr

$208.25

$256.15

n/a

Aqua fit Contributing Non-contributing

Each $7.40 $8.15

$21.40

Adult (18-64)

$4.60

$6.45

Senior (65+)

$3.70

$5.35

Student (13-25)

$3.60

$5.10

Child (1-12)

$2.70

$4.10

Special needs

$3.55

$5.10

Shower

$2.90

$3.75

Sauna

$4.10

$5.75

OUR FACILITY INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: • 25 meter swimming pool with deep and shallow ends, diving board, slide, and assorted water toys

Non-contributing

3 mo.

$15.30

Other

Contributing

3 mo.

Contributing

Family

Perth and District Indoor Pool

NonContributing

• Seating area on the deck for parents and friends to watch lessons or other activities.

WINTER SCHEDULE 2018 January 8 - March 31, 2018 Closed January 12 (at 1pm), 13, 14 for Swim Meet

• Sauna on deck.

Buy 10 -get 1 free $74.00 $81.50

• Large recreation room for various activities.

• Change rooms with showers and lockers (please bring your own lock).

• Fully qualified lifeguards on duty at all times.

• Access to changing areas, the pool and recreation room for patrons with limited mobility.

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

STINGRAYS

Modified Schedule February 19- Family Day Schedule 3 Sunset Boulevard Perth, ON K7H 0A1 Tel: 613-267-5302 FRIDAY

SATURDAY

5:30am-7:00am

STINGRAYS LANE SWIM (with Stingrays until 7:15am

LANE SWIM

LANE SWIM (with Stingrays until 7:15am)

LANE SWIM

7:00am-8:00am

LANE SWIM (with Stingrays until 7:15am)

8:00am-9:00am

Aqua Total Body AQUA FIT 8:05am – 8:50am

H2O Cardio Blast AQUA FIT 8:05am – 8:50am

Aqua Circuit AQUA FIT 8:05am – 8:50am

POOL PROGRAMMING

Aqua Max AQUA FIT 8:05am – 8:50am

9:00am-9:30am

POOL PROGRAMMING POOL PROGRAMMING

Schoolboard Lessons

Schoolboard Lessons

Schoolboard Lessons

Schoolboard Lessons

PUBLIC LESSONS

9:30am-10:00am 10:00am-10:30am

PARENT & TOT Registered Lessons Schoolboard Lessons

Schoolboard Lessons

Schoolboard Lessons

Schoolboard Lessons

PUBLIC LESSONS

10:30am-11:00am

Sea Otter Registered Lessons Aqua Golden Oldies AQUA FIT 11:10-11:55am

AQUA FIT Deep Water 11:10-11:55am/ PARENT & TOT DROP IN/LANE SWIM

Aqua Combo AQUA FIT 11:10-11:55am

Water Walking AQUA FIT 11:10-11:55am

Aqua Dance Party AQUA FIT 11:10-11:55am

PUBLIC LESSONS

11:00am-12:00pm 12:00pm-1:00pm

LANE SWIM

LANE SWIM

LANE SWIM

LANE SWIM

LANE SWIM

LANE SWIM

1:00pm-2:00pm

JOINT THERAPY Registered Program Schoolboard Lessons

Schoolboard Lessons

Schoolboard Lessons

Schoolboard Lessons

FREE PUBLIC SWIM Sponsored by Perth Firefighters Association

LANE SWIM

KIDFIT Jan.11—Mar.29

LANE SWIM

FAMILY SWIM

STINGRAYS

STINGRAYS

2:00pm-3:00pm

POOL PROGRAMMING

3:00pm-4:00pm

LANE SWIM

Gentle Fit AQUA FIT 3:05 - 3:50pm

4:00pm-6:00pm

STINGRAYS

STINGRAYS

6:00pm-7:00pm

PUBLIC SWIM

7:00pm-8:00pm

AQUAFIT 7:10-7:55pm

8:00pm-9:00pm

LANE SWIM

PUBLIC LESSONS 6:00-8:00pm Stingrays MASTERS

PUBLIC SWIM AQUA FIT 7:10-7:55pm LANE SWIM

STINGRAYS

PUBLIC LESSONS 6:00-8:30pm Lane Swim 7:30-8:30pm

STINGRAYS

STINGRAYS Stingrays MASTERS

Stingrays MASTERS 8:30-9:30pm

Connected to Your Community - P3 - Thursday, January 4, 2018

CHRISTMAS TREE CURBSIDE PICK-UP: The Environmental Services Department will be running their annual curbside Christmas Tree pick-up, for Town of Perth residents only. Trees will be collected between Monday, January 8th and Friday, January 12th, 2018.

Please Note: Trees must be NOT be in bags; they must be free of any/all decorations, and are not to be left at the curb prior to January 7th. This is so that the trees will not interfere with snow bank removal, which will take place the week prior.

CONLON FARM OUTDOOR RINK: Volunteers of the Perth Fire Fighters’ Association have been braving the elements, attempting to make ice at the Conlon Farm Outdoor Rink. With the recent frigid temperatures, it’s hoped that the rink will be up and running very soon! The rink is, of course, weather dependent and the volunteers will continue to flood as temperatures allow.

A huge tip o’ the hat goes out to the volunteers, who are always working tirelessly behind the scenes to provide free activities for families and youth in our community. Thanks lads!

FROM THE PERTH POLICE SERVICES BOARD: SAFETY TIPS FOR THE NEW YEAR Just because the holiday season is winding down, don’t be lulled into thinking RIDE programs have gone away. Police forces are out at random locations at anytime. Driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol is a daily issue and concern to the safety of everyone.

It could lead to huge fines, insurance premium increases, license suspension and your vehicle being impounded. Think smart!

There may not be a second chance.

Schools will re-open next week. Drive safely on slippery roads, slow down under poor visibility conditions, watch for stopped school buses and obey the law.

Sponsored by Perth’s OPP Officers and Perth’s Police Services Board.

Have a safe new year!

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

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

The next available date for appointments is Wednesday, January 10th, 2018 between 9:00am and 12:00pm in the Kent Room at Perth Town Hall. Interested parties can make an appointment by contacting Nicola Thomson, Youth and Client Services Coordinator at 613-283-7002 Ext.109 or email smallbusiness@smallbizcentre.ca.

The Maberly Agricultural Society Is hosting its

Annual General Meeting

Monday, January 15th, 2018 7:30 pm At the Maberly Community Hall Maberly, Ontario Meeting is open to the public

www.twp.beckwith.on.ca The meeting dates are as follows:

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The Table Community Food Centre was the recipient of this year’s funds from the 25th annual Perth Polar Bear Plunge on Jan. 1. Some 80-plus participants raised $30,000 for the cause.

Perth Polar Bear Plungers raise $30,000 for The Table

BY LAURIE WEIR

ljweir@metroland.com

Jan. 1, 2018 is one for the record books – in more ways than one, perhaps.

Not only was possibly one of the coldest days on record for a polar plunge at nearly minus-20 degrees Celsius, but this year’s Perth Polar Bear Plunge set a new record of funds raised by 84 jumpers with more than $30,000 going to this year’s recipient – The Table Community Food Centre.

“Super impressed with the community,” said Ramsey Hart, the executive director at The Table. “Also a big thanks to the committee of the legion who organizes this for different groups over the years. Pretty confident we’ve set a new fundraising bar, so that’s great.”

Hart said it was a phenom-

enal indication of the support from the community for projects and causes like The Table.

“Really, people are putting it all out there to jump into an icy river for a good cause.”

In his kale kilt, Hart said he wasn’t sure if that came across, but he was trying to put a little fun into the jumping aspect of the morning.

“Just a fun way to play around with the jump and do something a little different and maybe encourage people to donate a little more.”

The money hasn’t been earmarked for specific projects, Hart said, “but what it does it that it gives us a great start to our fundraising year. It takes a little bit of the pressure off.”

What does that mean concretely though, “is that it is about half of our … or a little less than half our food budget for the food bank for a year. So

it’s a huge amount. We may be able to put some of that into our endowment fund so that we’re building that endowment fund so eventually we’ll have a sustainable ongoing source of revenue towards our core operating costs so we’re doing that with our community foundation. We’ll probably put some of it into that.”

Next year’s funds will go to the Canadian Cancer Society, and Hart said they will hand over a lot of information to this group.

“Interval House (last year’s recipient) was really helpful for us, so we’re going to put a really nice package together for them so hopefully they can beat our record.”

Since its inception a quartercentury ago, the Perth Polar Bear Plunge has raised more than $300,000 for various community organizations.

Monday, January 8th, 2018

6:30 PM

Thursday, January 11th, 2018

3:00 PM

Tuesday, January 16th, 2018

1:00 PM

Tuesday, January 16th, 2018

Immed. Following

Planning Councillor Faye Campbell Police Services Board Reeve Richard Kidd Finance Deputy-Reeve Sharon Mousseau Public Works Councillor Brian Dowdall

2018 GARBAGE TAGS AND DOG TAGS

The 2018 garbage tags and dog tags will be available for pick up and purchase when we open again on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2018.

Beckwith Cross Country Ski Club Invites you to Join us for……

MOONLIGHT CROSS COUNTRY SKI

Saturday, January 6th, 2018, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Goodwood Marsh Nature Trail Beckwith Park ~ 1319 9th Line Beckwith (Trail entrance starts at the parking lot behind the Multi-Purpose Sports Field) All Ages Welcome!

Bonfire and Hot Beverages available along the trail.

Bring Your Ski’s or Snowshoes Please visit the Township website for further details and a trail map. www.twp.beckwith.on.ca Or contact the Beckwith Recreation Dept. 613-257-1539 or cmcgregor@twp.beckwith.on.ca Hosted by the Beckwith Youth Committee

HOME ALONE PROGRAM

January 27th, 2018, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Beckwith Council Chambers ~ 1702 9th Line Beckwith Registration: $25.00 Registration forms are available on the Township website www.twp.beckwith.on.ca under Recreation/Youth Committee or contact the Beckwith Recreation Dept. at 613-257-1539 or cmcgregor@twp.beckwith.on.ca

Connected to Your Community - P4 - Thursday, January 4, 2018

2017: Looking back on the year that was in Perth and area January Jan. 5: The annual Polar Plunge raised $23,000 for Interval House to kick off the year that was 2017. There were more than 80 plungers raising funds for the cause.

about $9 million more on capital projects than it did in 2016.

The $7,129,598 budget shows that “we are living within our means, but we are moving forward,” said Coun. Ed McPherson. He pointed out that the zero per cent “just means that we have not reduced any budgets, any services,” while capital project funding has grown from $3 million to $11 million. “We may never be (at) zero again,” he warned.

Jan. 12: Jan Andrews, who has since died, received the Order of Canada early in the year, for her services as a storyteller and dramatist. She was a resident of Lanark Highlands Township.

Feb. 16: Eyesore no more.

That was the message from the Downtown Heritage Perth Business Improvement Area (BIA) to Perth town council about the deteriorating Wilson Street parking lot.

As such, the BIA asked Perth town council to take the $256,000 and change earmarked for the Terrace on the Tay project at the old swimming hole on Mill Street and put it towards fixing up the lot.

Jan. 26: The world’s largest all-female expedition to Antarctica, the Homeward Bound Women in Science Leadership Expedition, has just completed an experience of a lifetime.

One of the participants was Dr. Shelley Ball, of the Perth/Westport area.

Ball said she has been to the arctic twice and travelled the world, but she has never been to a place that affected her as deeply as the Antarctic did.

Presbyterian Church, 1 Drummond St. W., one day after the first recorded Presbyterian service in Perth on March 11, 1817. It’s also the anniversary of the consecration of St. Andrew’s in 1928, five years to the day that the former church site burned in a fire.

April April 6: The head of Lanark County’s paramedic service is calling for firefighters to be given anti-overdose Naloxone kits to deal with the fentanyl crisis.

Speaking during the Perth town council meeting on Tuesday, March 28, Coun. Ed McPherson, who also heads the paramedic service, told council that his paramedics, and firefighters, are often the first responders on scene for fentanyl overdose cases and that, with every second counting, firefighters need access to training and the kits.

Right now, the only first responders that have access to Naloxone are paramedics.

March March 9: The Presbyterian Church celebrated 200 years of April 13: Riverside Drive is, worship in Perth. for many politicians, a deadA special anniversary service end of confusion. was held on Sunday, March 12, But the road, leading to a at 10:30 a.m., at St. Andrew spa, gym, and clinic, which

February Feb. 2: This time, zero meant zero. Perth town council unanimously passed the 2017 budget on Friday, Jan. 27. It contains no tax increase, while spending

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starts in Perth and ends in Drummond/North Elmsley Township (DNE) and changes names to Canal Bank Road at the municipal border at the big turn will soon be undergoing a reconstruction project.

April 14: The Settlers Trek of 2016 will be marked, permanently, with a plaque at Perth town hall.

The plaque of the 2016 march from Brockville to Perth, which roughly followed the route by Perth’s first settlers by land in 1816, by modern-day re-creators in old-fashioned June garb was presented to Perth June 8: The “most hated Mayor John Fenik at the town man in insurance” has sold the council meeting of Tuesday, business.

March 28.

Michael McLean of McLean Insurance in Perth said it was a May bittersweet decision to sell the May 11: The waters have family-run company that was never been this high in living started by his father, Frank memory.

McLean, in September 1972.

Residents along the banks “The time was right for of Christie Lake in Tay Val- myself and my family,” said ley Township were struggling McLean, who purchased the to deal with the fallout from business from his father 10 flooding, said to be the worst in years ago. the area. While Christie Lake is known as a haven for cottagers, June 15: As anyone with there are also year-round resi- a sweet tooth can tell you, dents and businesses who call it’s always worth the wait for the lake home. chocolate. The Perth Chocolate

BEACH PARTY

Friday, January 12 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Tuesday, January 23 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Try your luck at our tables, a variety of Lady Luck games to enjoy. We’ll provide the chips.

Cash in at the end for prizes.

Everyone can be a winner!

RSVP by January 10

Escape the cold and join the warmth at Carolina Retirement Suites. Come dressed in your best Hawaiian outfit for prizes! Live entertainment, sunny drinks, summer treats, and warm friendship.

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Works opened at Code’s Mill in Perth on Friday, June 2, and was warmly welcomed by town representatives.

June 29: As one of the communities along the UNESCO World Heritage Rideau Canal, the Town of Perth welcomed the South Wind Canoe Brigade June 26.

As part of the brigade’s journey to Ottawa for July 1, the group of 12 Voyageur canoes and approximately 130 people paddled up the Tay River from Beveridges Lock and will camp overnight at the Last Duel Park Campground, Perth.

A welcoming ceremony was held at the Crystal Palace, with greetings from Mayor John Fenik, and Warden Bill Dobson.

The mission of the South Wind Brigade is to highlight the spirit of reconciliation between indigenous and nonindigenous peoples for our collective future and reconciliation with the ecosystems along these waterways that support the life of all living creatures.

The welcoming ceremony was followed by a reception. At 9 p.m. the group formed a candlelight flotilla as they paddled back to Last Duel Park.

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January Events CASINO DAY

For Paul Jordan, co-owner of Jordan’s Cottages, the flooding has affected his cottage business, with 10 cottages surrounded by water, and six cottages that have water inside them. Further to this, his nearby campground is under twoand-a-half feet of water.

The business was founded by Jordan’s grandparents in 1941, and was then handed down to his parents, and then, about 20 years ago, he took over operations with his wife. His family has lived in the area since 1853.

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Connected to Your Community - P5 - Thursday, January 4, 2018

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So nerdy it’s cool

’ve been working with a BlackBerry that’s a few months shy of five years old. I love my BlackBerry. I love the physical keyboard and many of the features.

The only thing I didn’t really love about my BlackBerry was the gradual depletion of support for it. This is to be expected as a phone gets older to a certain degree, but when a company also decides it’s not going to invest in BlackBerry-specific apps anymore, it can be a bit disheartening.

Nevertheless, the phone was working and I had found workarounds for most of the irritants. There were signs, though, that the end might be near, and since I rely heavily on this phone for several jobs, I figured I should be prepared to say goodbye to Mr. George BlackBerry II, Executive Assistant. (Yes, I name inanimate objects.

I’m cute that way.)

One of the quirky little things that was going awry involved texting. I could text everyone with no problem … except Groom-boy. I don’t even remember exactly how this happened, but one day I drafted a text and somehow deleted the draft, which somehow put him in phone purgatory. Sometimes texts would go. Sometimes they wouldn’t. Sometimes they would go, but the response wouldn’t come in.

Workaround: E-mail Groom-boy.

Except he upgraded his phone and for some fluky reason it doesn’t notify him when he receives an e-mail.

Workaround: If it’s urgent, telephone Groom-boy.

Then there were some quirks with social media, which I actually get paid to do, so this was an issue. First, Facebook was no longer supported, which meant no more automatic notifications. Workaround: Use the webbased version and remember to check it. (Annoying, but I got used to it.)

Then, when Twitter went from 140 to 280 characters, there seemed to be no update from BlackBerry. Workaround: Sometimes less on Twitter is more anyway ...

So I was trucking along with my ancient-but-loveable BlackBerry. Sometimes if I set it down too heavily on a table it would reboot. (No problem.

Everyone needs a reboot occasionally.)

One time I was texting someone and the screen turned pink and it shut off.

That was a bit alarming.

And for the last month or so, when I went to back it up, my computer wouldn’t connect to the phone and no

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updates seemed to be available.

The last straw, though, was when the texting glitch started with my bestie at Christmas.

This. Will. Not. Do. So, I began the upgrade quest in earnest. I looked at some phones and checked out some prices and read reviews. Long story short, I now have Mr. George BlackBerry III, Executive Assistant.

Yep. I went for their new phone, the KeyOne, so that I could keep the beloved keyboard. It’s Android based now, so it has all the bells and whistles the other kids have, and it got good reviews. Well, there was one guy who gave a bad review, but it was along the line of “why would you bother with this phone unless you want a physical keyboard?” (Apparently he doesn’t.)

Groom-boy and a co-worker/friend took great delight in mocking my choice to stick with BlackBerry. “I think she likes it because it still has a fax,” Groom-boy texted.

“And a giant antenna,” Co-worker quipped. “Zack from Saved by the Bell called and he wants his phone back.”

“Bahahaha! She says reviews are really good. Five out of the six people who bought one think it’s ... umm ... a phone,” Groom-boy said.

Aren’t they fun and clever? Makes me think my old BlackBerry had good taste for turfing him from texting.

Anyway, I like the new George.

There are a few things the older one did better, but there are lots of shiny squirrels to play with. For instance, I discovered I can print from my phone.

This could be life changing!

And I have access to the same apps as my kids, which means I have a greater ability to stalk them if need be!

I was texting another friend over the holidays and mentioned the new phone and the learning curve I was facing with the Android stuff. She said she’s too old to learn new tricks.

I pointed out I’m actually just learning the OLD tricks that everyone else has been using for years.

Except I’ve got a physical keyboard.

It’s cool to be a nerd.

Desmond Devoy/Metroland

Perth Citizens’ Band 25th annual Christmas concert Brian Tackaberry, with his back to the nearly packed house at St. James the Apostle Anglican Church, leads the Perth Citizens Band during its 25th annual Christmas concert on Tuesday, Dec. 19.

I

Saying goodbye

t is official – Jan. 11 is my last day working for Metroland Media.

After close to 16 years working for what was originally the EMC, it is going to be a hard adjustment. I first began with the company as a student.

I learned much over the course of the month I spent here, on my internship for Loyalist College’s print journalism program. It was a sad departure.

However at the time, little did I know I wouldn’t be gone for long.

Roughly a week later I got a phone call from editor, Ryland Coyne. One of the reporters he had on staff had left abruptly and he was willing to give me a chance. It was May 15, 2002 that I walked through the doors for the first time as an employee. Thus my adventure began.

There is no way to really sum up the more than decade and a half that I have spent in various roles here, other than to say, “It was a ride.” From start to finish, every day I had the opportunity to learn something new, to connect with

MARLA DOWDALL Final Thoughts the community and to feel as if I had accomplished a goal.

Over the years I have provided coverage in communities such as Smiths Falls, Montague, Beckwith, Carleton Place, Perth, Kemptville among others, and for most of this time I also had a focus on Brockville and the Seaway.

From awards ceremonies to luncheons, from council meetings to Relays for Life, it was a privilege to be able to share the stories that form the fabric of these communities.

Each day was a learning experience, giving me the opportunity to dive deep into topics I was otherwise unfamiliar with. To have been able to tell the stories of citizens who provide so much

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Honourable Malcolm Cameron

Member of the Baldwin-La Fontaine cabinet, leader of the Clear Grit Movement, champion of temperance and founder of the Courier.

character to our local area, and to have had the pleasure of keeping residents informed was such a pleasure for me. It really was so gratifying each and every time I filed a story or took a photograph.

My role with the company has changed several times throughout the years. From a junior reporter I made my way up to associate editor and am leaving as a managing editor. The past several years I have taken on a more administrative role. A role, however, that has still afforded the chance to stay on top of what has been happening across Lanark County as well as Leeds and Grenville – working with my dedicated team of reporters and editors ensuring coverage of what has been meaningful in each municipality.

My hope for the New Year is for abounding opportunities, as I search for a new job. I will be embarking on a journey to see where life will take me next.

The Perth Courier welcomes letters to the editor. Senders must include their full name, complete address and a contact phone number. Addresses and phone numbers will not be published. We reserve the right to edit letters for space and content, both in print and online at www.insideottawavalley.com.

To submit a letter to the editor, please email ljweir@metroland.com or fax to 613-283-7480 or mail to: 65 Lorne Street, Smiths Falls ON, K7A3K8.

Connected to Your Community - P6 - Thursday, January 4, 2018

Perth Polar Bear Plunge has international participants this year

When Cary Zalba was visiting his parents in Perth over the holidays, he tuned into Lake 88 when he heard about the Perth Polar Bear Plunge for the first time.

Visiting from Cincinnati, Ohio, he decided to make the most of his visit and headed over to the Royal Canadian Legion Perth Branch on New Year’s Day, and signed up for the plunge.

Joining three other “International Men of Mystery”, Cary did the deed that frosty morning.

As he says, it’s another tick on the ice bucket list!

While the Plunge likely did attract Ottawabased plungers who lost their beloved plunge again this year, the Perth-based plunge has welcomed a number of international visitors to the frozen Tay shores.

The Volunteers at the Plunge If you take a look at the Plunge photos from Monday’s epically cold event, you’ll see

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there are firefighters and paramedics on hand to help out. From diving into the icy waters to warming up inside, the plunge participants were guided and supported by these crews. It takes a moment to realize these guys are giving up their New Year’s Day to help out with such an important community event – and for that, thank you.

A Plunge Resolution To go along with this week’s column theme, I think the Perth Polar Bear Plunge is an ulti-

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can, I extend my gratitude to everyone who has been supportive, to my family, to the To thank everyone who deserves it would friends and connections I have made over fill this entire paper. So to sum up as best I the years, to my colleagues and those who I From page P6

mate way to start off your New Year. If you’re Do you have a Private I idea for me? I’d love to hear from a participant, you’ve just launched 2018 by you! Please send me a note to cathy@catscovecommunicataking part in a crazy idea – but it’s also show- tions.com. ing that you’re tackling the New Year in a way Cathy James is a long-time columnist who captures the unthat you want: one that’s full of energy, a little told stories in and around Perth. risky and definitely out of your comfort zone.

In all honesty, I think if I ever took part in the plunge I’d be revved up to tackle on whatever challenge comes my way that year. That’s because I’d likely start each sentence off with, “Well, when I did the Polar Bear Plunge ...”, Drummond & North Street – Perth and somehow try to tie a non-sequential point Organist: Ann Savage to the plunge.

Minister: Rev. Stephen Dunkin - Interim Moderator That’s how proud I’d be if I was brave Worship Service: enough to do it.

Sundays 10:30 a.m.

So, even if you didn’t plunge (or travelled Nursery available.

Please check the website from Cincinnati to do so!), can you think of www.pccweb.ca/standrewsperth • 613-267-2481 a way of tackling your year in a way that’s Office Tues 2:30-4:30 p.m.; Wed-Fri: 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. similar to the plunge: where you can get out • Handicap Access via Foster Street • Audio system of your comfort zone and be proud of what you’ve done? I’d love to hear how you’re going to do so.

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

BRIDGE (SOCIAL) INSTRUCTION

have passed in the halls here at Performance Printing/Metroland Media all these years. I am hoping everyone will stay in touch as I find my way to my next adventure.

Learn and improve your social bridge at McMartin House starting January 11, 2018 at 1pm and will run through to March 29th.

Spaces will be limited.

To ensure admission, you may pre-register by calling Kveta Privora at 613-300-9502.

Membership is $20.00 for the year www.perthseniors.ca

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Renewal invoices are being MAILED and Members will receive the 2018 Calendar of Events.

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Thank you, David Bromley, for designing an image that represents our Perth & District Chamber of Commerce.

LANARK BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE on March 1, 2018 DON’T MISS OUT ON THE Early Bird: $150 Time: 8am -3pm Presentations on Employee Engagement, Brand Power, Cybercrime, panel of grant & funding experts and Keynote Speakers Canopy Growth, Jim Kyte & Bruce Langvin Visit www.lanarkconference.com for a detail of the day’s events.

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horoscopes ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 It is time to take a relationship to a new level, Aries. You are confident you know just the way to accomplish this. Enjoy the excitement that comes with this new beginning.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, many things are on your plate, but you don’t feel overwhelmed at all. In fact, you’re ready to lend a helping hand to anyone who needs one.

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Recreation is the name of the game this week, Gemini. Coming off of a busy period, you are anxious to put your feet up for a few days. Book that vacation right now.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Use your intuition in regard to others’ feelings this week, Cancer.

Give someone who needs it a little leeway, and your thoughtfulness will be appreciated.

44. Intestinal pouches 46. Walked in a celebratory way 1. Make ale 47. South American mountain 5. Residue chain 8. Female parent 49. Jai __, sport 12. Succulent plants 50. Consumed 14. OJ’s judge 51. Firm 15. Czech river 56. Pubs 16. Embarrassing predicament 57. Leafy drink 18. NHL legend Bobby 58. Cured 19. Sunfish 59. Northern wind of France 20. One who acclaims 60. Tax collector 21. On the __: running away 61. Respite from the sun 22. Oklahoma’s “Wheat Capital” 62. American spy Aldrich 23. The Golden State 63. Central Standard Time 26. Merrymake 64. Myanmar ethnic group 30. Siberian nomads 31. Pock-marked 32. Baleen whale 33. Leaf-footed bug genus 34. Treasure 39. Tanzanian shilling 42. Changed

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LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, if you think change will do you some good, then it is time to make it happen. Embrace the excitment that comes with making changes.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Thanks to a spark of creativity, your plans may change this week, Virgo.

Grab someone who is up for an unexpected adventure to join the journey.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, a financial windfall has given you some extra spending money.

While you may want to splurge, the practical side of you knows some saving is in order.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, some things may be beyond your control this week, and that is okay. The measure of success will be how well you can adapt to the changes ahead.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Home improvements may be in your future, Sagittarius. Projects could be just what the doctor ordered to chase away any feelings of cabin fever that may develop.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, although the digital age has taken over, this week you might be ready to unplug for a while. Stock up on some books that can fuel your imagination.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Lend an ear to someone who has to get a few things off of his or her chest, Aquarius. You do not have to offer solutions. Just being there will be assistance enough.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Don’t leave any stone unturned when seeking a solution this week, Pisces. The least expected avenue may be the right one.

29. Special __: military group 35. Ribonucleic acid 1. Crush 36. Not even 2. Razorbill genus 37. Power transmission belt 3. “Full House” actress Loughlin 38. Doctor of Education 4. Bluish green 40. Type of nerve 5. Garlic mayonnaise 41. Types of tops 6. Attacks repeatedly 42. Large primate 7. Secretion 43. Flooded, low-lying land 8. Special instance 44. Gritty 9. A handsome youth loved by 45. Gets up Aphrodite 47. Stake 10. Tree genus in the mahogany 48. Not the most family 49. Swedish rock group 11. Israeli city 52. Expresses pleasure 13. Formed a theory 53. Expression of boredom 17. Remove 54. Queen of Sparta 24. Type of light 55. Where Adam and Eve were 25. Repeats placed at the Creation 26. Certified public accountant 27. River in eastern France 28. Returned material authorization (abbr.)

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NEW DEADLINE IS THURSDAY AT 12:00 P.M.

Any community organization based in our circulation area wishing to list an event of community interest is invited to submit a description of 25 words or less in writing. Submissions are not guaranteed. Admissions or event costs, will not be included. Deadline is Thursday at 12:00 p.m. prior to publication date. This service is provided free of charge. Events will be listed no more than two weeks in advance. Write, Metroland Media, Attn: Regional Roundup, P.O. Box 158, Smiths Falls, Ont. K7A 4T1, or fax at 613-283-5909 or e-mail: cheryl.code@metroland.com. Items will be edited as necessary. Please include name, address and phone number.

PERTH Euchre, 4 hand, Jan 4 & 18 @ 7:30pm.

Sponsored by Town & Country Tenants As soc., 375 Country St., Light Lunch. Info: 613-256-3281.

Hub Hospice Palliative Care, Introduces Good Grief, Led by: Barbara Carroll, PHD, 3rd Monday each month, 10:30-noon, Parish House, 70 Clyde St. 613-883-6646 barbaracarroll@rogers.com NLAS Winter Fundraiser Dance, Sat Jan 13 8pm-midnight. Glen Silverson Band.

Almonte Civitan Hall. Contact Debbie Brydges for tickets 613-253-6516.

A.N.A.F. 315 Town Line Rd. Roast Beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, veggies & des sert, Jan 5, 5-7pm, open to everyone.

Carleton Place & District Civitan Club Weekly BINGO every Tuesday. Upstairs at Arena. Bingo starts 7pm sharp.

Carleton Place Sunset Club meets every Wednesday, 1 p.m. Legion. Euchre, bid eu chre, games, socializing. Third Wed. each month- short general meeting, noon. Potluck lunch/games follows. 613-257-7483.

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church wor ships in the Community Presbyterian Church, 111 Church St, Almonte. Morning worship 10am. Transportation available. All welcome. 613-257-5418

KEMPTVILLE Baby Talk, Wednesday, Jan 10, 1:30-3 p.m. Madison Montessori Academy, 2965 County Rd #43.

Memories of the 1998 Ice Storm/Storm of the Century, Sunday, January 14, 2:30pm, St John’s United Church, 5pm Potluck sup per & visiting, Potluck theme: Remembering meals from the ice storm. Please bring your own dishes, cutlery, cups St John’s will supply punch, coffee, tea.

LANARK North Lanark Community Health Cen tre, Friendly Bridge, Monday & Friday 1pm, drop in Info: Pam 613-259-2182x2306

Are you trying to cope with a family member suffering from a mental illness?

NAMI support group, every 4th Tuesday of the month. Info: 613-283-2170.

Community Home Support Lanark County Bereavement Support Group meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month 1-3pm at 40 Sunset Blvd, Info: 613-267-6400 Duplicate Bridge, Thursday evenings at 7 p.m, Civitan Hall. Contact Linda Selig Euchre, Perth Legion, Beckwith St., every Tuesday from 1-4 p.m. Parking. No stairs.

Everyone welcome.

Info: 613-264-5568.

Women Entrepreneurs. Learn about the challenges and satisfactions by 2 Perth busi nesswomen. Talk sponsored by the Canadian Federation of University Women, Monday January 15, 6:30pm. Perth Legion.

Ladies Auxiliary General MeetingJanuary 4th 7pm. Royal Canadian Legion, Perth 26 Beckwith St.E. Mom’s and young children “coffee time” ( Moms and Moms) on Mondays following the school year. (Cancelled for holidays and snow days) it will be hosted at the Maynard Penticostal Church from 9:30 to 11:30.

Monthly Blood Pressure Clinic at the Factory entrance A in Perth. Takes place the 3rd Wed. of the month. 11 - 2 pm. Call 613-267-7000 Perth Old Tyme Fiddler’s Dance, Clas sic Country Music, Perth Lions Hall, 7:30 p.m. Jan 12. Info: 613-259-2569 or 613-283-8703.

Perth Stamp Club Meeting at 7:30 pm., Wednesday, Jan 10, McMartin House, 125 Gore E. For info. call Phil Warrington 613-264-0724.

Robbie Burns- Evening of January 20 2018. Tickets available at the Perth Legion Bar or Marilyn 613-267-2688 Social bridge starts at McMartin House Thursday, January 11 at 1pm and continues thru March 29. For info. call Kveta Privora at 613-300-9502. Instructors and mentors both available each week.

Table tennis every Tuesday 6:30-8:30pm Perth Pool, 613 267 5302 The Compassionate Friends, Perth Chapter. A support group for bereaved par ents. Held on the 2nd Monday of every month. 7-9pm. Meeting at Tay Valley Com munity Hall, 4174 Narrows Locks Rd. Perth.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly).

Meets Thursday evenings at Lanark Lodge.

Info. Janet 613-264-9139.

Weekly iSisters drop-in for women only to learn technology and computer skills.

9:30a.m.-12:30p.m. Thursdays, 77 Gore St. E. Snacks and materials provided. Info: 613-867-1330.

We’re Open! 400m wooded ice-trail, shinny-rink, log cabin, hot chocolate, camp fire, marshmallows. Perth Outfitters, 21 Craig St, Perth. Details: perthoutfitters.com 613-772-1122

Rideau Snowmobile Club Annual Breakfast, Sunday Jan 14. Pierce’s Cor. Hall (Malakoff Rd.) 8:30-11:00am. Right on the “A “ Trail. Info Wayne 613-489-3265 Shopping bus trip. Every 2nd Tuesday of the month. Leaving Portland Community Hall, 9 a.m. Info./location 613-272-2676.

Snow Road Snowmobile Club Breakfast January 6, 8 - 11 AM at Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Road, Snow Road Station.

Snow Road Snowmobile Club Dinner January 13, 5:30 PM followed by Quarter Auction. 7:00 PM at Clubhouse, 1106 Gem mills Road, Snow Road Station.

Travelogue on Morocco with Anne Ma RURAL son, Thursday January 4, 7:00pm in the Al monte Branch meeting room, Mississippi All You Can Eat Spaghetti, Jan. 19, Mills Public Library.

6pm Royal Canadian Legion Br. #542, West port Calling all musicians! A Musician’s cir SMITHS FALLS cle (musicians only) is held weekly, Thursday evenings, 7:00 p.m., ABC Hall in Boling 40 Plus Singles Dinner & Dance, broke (3166 Bolingbroke Rd.). Come out to network with fellow entertainers. Contact Civitan Club, #12468 Hwy 15, Smiths Falls, Saturday Jan 6, Dinner at 7 pm. Dance to Matthew Churchill (613-273-9005). with DJ. 613-285-8557 Canadian Tai Chi Academy, every Mon, follow Fri., 9 a.m.-noon, Gallipeau Centre (small 40plussinglesdance@gmail.com Bariatric Support Group, first Thursday ballroom), All welcome. 613-269-3944, of month, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at ‘The Link’, at www.canadiantaichiacademy.org Community Clothing Co-operative, 88 Cornelia St. W., #4A. Support and infor Portland Community Hall. Open every Sat mation regarding gastric by-pass surgery be urday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Wednesday 1-3 fore and after. Info: (613)284-4608 or 1(877)383-2070. p.m.

Bridge, Hanley Hall, Every Wednesday, Toledo Legion, Sunday January 7, Har ry Adrain & Friends, 2 - 5. Supper at 5. Eve 1 p.m. Info: 613-283-6116.

Family Fun Bingo, Sunday Jan 7, 1-4pm, ryone welcome.

Toledo Legion, Wings are starting Friday RCAFA Hall, 44 Abbott St. N. Carol Jan 12th 4-8 and every Friday thereafter. 613-284-0305 Come on out for some great tasting wings.

Euchre- every Monday afternoon. 1:00 p.m. South Elmsley Municipal Complex.

Sponsor: Club 55. Light refreshments.

Fun and Fitness Mondays 9:30-10:30, Middleville & Watson’s Corners Community Hall. 9:00-10:00 Snow Road Community Hall. Info: Wendy 613-259-2182.

Fun and Fitness Wednesdays Lower Mo bility Class, Chair based, 2-3pm at North La nark Community Health Centre, 9:30 - 10:30 St. Andrews United Church, 115 Clarence St. Lanark Info: Pam 613-259-2182x2306.

North Lanark Community Health Cen tre, Nordic Pole Walking. North Lanark CHC, Drop-in. Thursdays, 9:00-10:00am, rain or shine. Info: Pam 613-259-2182x2306 Quilting- every Wednesday. 1-4 p.m.

MERA Schoolhouse, McDonalds Corners.

613-278-2962.

Gambling Problem? There is help. Gam blers Anonymous, Tuesdays 7:30-9 p.m. 88 Cornelia St. 613-567-3271.

“Music For A Winter Afternoon” featuring Rosedale Singers and Rideau Mel lowdears - in Concert - at S.F. First Baptist Church, Saturday, January 6th, 2pm. Tickets Now Available.

613-284-1184, 613-267-6211, 613-283-1579 “Music For A Winter Afternoon” featuring Rosedale Singers and Rideau Mel lowdears - in Concert - at S.F. First Baptist Church, Saturday, January 6th, 2pm. Tickets Now Available.

613-284-1184, 613-267-6211, 613-283-1579 Sewing, Quilting etc, every Thursday, 9 a.m.-12 noon, Smiths Falls Seniors Harmony Club #162, 61 Cornelia St W. Info: 613-283-0292.

Smiths Falls Knitting & Crochet Club, meetings every Tuesday 1-3 p.m. Smiths Falls Seniors Activity Building (across from Hospi tal).

Susan Shirley Program, Parent Training courses- Mondays 6:30 p.m. Calvary Bible Church, 15 Beech St. 613-205-1643.

Toastmasters, Wednesday evenings where we practice our communication and leadership skills. Healey Glass, 1 abel Street. 7PM. Penny Croghan pennyc@ripnet.ca 613-285-1551.

Vine Rhymes, Smiths Falls songwriters, poets and story tellers, meet monthly for en couragement and support. Come share your gift. Info: Helen (613)284-2243.

Tired of sitting at home looking out the window?

Read Regional Round-up and local ads every week for entertainment ideas.

It’s time to Bring Back Play. www.participaction.com

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Share your special moments with your friends and our readers with an announcement in Social Notes.

HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY The Family of Joyce Margaret Ford request the pleasure of your company in celebrating Mom’s 90th Birthday Saturday January 6th, 2018 1:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

We would like to wish Mom & Dad (Linda and Wayne Young) A Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary January 6, 2018 From their children Robert, daughter-in-law Angela Jeff, daughter-in-law Andrea grandchildren Hailey, Callum & Carmendy We love you!

St. James Centennial Hall 152 Church Street, Franktown Best Wishes Only

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GARDINER, Joy

Peacefully at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital with loved ones by her side in the morning hours of Wednesday, December 27th, 2017 at the age of 85 years.

Beloved wife of the late Ron Gardiner (1981).

Dearly loved mother of Rory (Leslie) of Ottawa; Lee (Gisela) of Kamloops, B.C., Jennie of Toronto, Tim and Thom (Carol-Ann) and Pam Tester (late Dean), all of Arnprior and Joel (Pela) of Whitby. Cherished and lovingly remembered by her 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Euphie Poeta (late Joe) of North Bay; Alma Ross (late Frank) of Vancouver and Nina Hayward (Robert) of Ottawa. Predeceased by a brother, Alec Brennan (late Dorothy). In memory of Joy, please consider a donation to the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation. Private family arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior.

Interment will take place at Terrace Lawn Cemetery, North Bay in the Spring of 2018.

Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

Beddoes, John Michael

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COSTELLO CHARLES BERNARD “Bernie” Peacefully surrounded by his family at the Ottawa Heart Institute on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017.

CARD OF THANKS

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We would like to express our sincere appreciation to all our dear friends, family members, neighbors & former co-workers for your prayers, cards, food, drives to appointments and loving acts of kindness and support during the sickness and passing of our beloved Allen.

Thank you to all those who took part in the beautiful funeral service celebrating Allen’s life and his promotion to God’s Heavenly Home promised to those who love Him. We are grateful to all his wonderful Bayshore Nurses and Caregivers who were his special Angels in his time of needing care.

Thank you also for the contributions to the Cancer Wheels of Hope program and it’s dedicated drivers, the Gideons and Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church.

May God Bless you one and all with health and happiness in the New Year.

Audrey, Greg, Justin and Nicolas Blair

Bernie Costello of Almonte, age 76 years.

Loving husband of Charlotte Costello (Meehan) for 54 years. Much loved and respected father of Karen Kane (Keith), Mark (Tammy), Blair (Cathy) & Pam Howe (Mike).

Predeceased by their daughter, Theresa.

Cherished grandpa to Brad, Josh, Adam, Melissa, Rachael, Kasey, Taylor, Jacob, Mitchell & Nolan. Proud great grandpa to Kensington, Brooklyn, Baylee & Wesley (on route). Loving brother to Claire Park (Wayne) & Christine Jackson (Rick). Predeceased by his parents, Charles & Gertrude Costello, his brother and best friend, Brian. Brother-in-law to Heather Costello, Bill & Sue Meehan, Martha Millar, Connie & Peter Wright and Ross Meehan (Jim).

Friends may call at the C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL Inc. 127 Church St., Almonte, Ontario, (613)-256-3313 from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM Tuesday, Jan. 2.

Funeral Wed., Jan. 3 to Holy Name of Mary Church, Almonte for Celebration of the Eucharist at 11 AM. Spring interment with his precious daughter, Theresa. For those who may choose to honour Bernie with a memorial donation, please consider the Ottawa Heart Institute, Carleton Place Hospital or the Almonte General Hospital. Condolences & tributes: www.crgamble.com

Kenneth Earl Hamilton In loving memory of Kenneth Earl Hamilton.

There is never enough words to say about a man like Ken Hamilton, who lost his battle with that ugly disease Cancer, on the 29th of December, 2017 in his 80th year. Son of the late David John Stewart Hamilton and Matilda Annie Hamilton (Byers). Leaving behind his beloved wife Shirley Ann Amy Hamilton (Edwards) and sons Ken William and Robert John, daughter Peggy Ann Elizabeth as well as brothers, sisters and many family and friends. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal. Our hearts still ache with sadness, and many tears will flow. What it meant to lose you, no one will know.

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

Family and friends can pay their respects on Saturday, January 6th, 2018 at the St. Andrews Church in Toledo.

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Of Ramsay Township, after bravely fighting a lengthy illness, died peacefully on Christmas Day, 2017 in the Fairview Manor, Almonte, Ontario in his 89th year.

For 66 years, loving husband of Priscilla (Wacker). Cherished father of Ursula (Ralf), Jonathan (Judy), Rebecca (Rory) and Matthew. Proud grandfather of Arden, Paul, Cameron, Amanda, Hamish, Meagan and Kyle; and joyous great-grandfather of Harlan and Alister. Survived by his brother (Gerry) and sister (Julie). Born in Kidderminster, UK, John graduated in electrical engineering from the University of London and enjoyed a successful career in electronics, including positions of Vice President of Microsystems Int. and Senior Vice President of Atomic Energy of Canada. An accomplished musician, John will be remembered for his beautiful tenor voice, organ and piano playing, and his devotion to the music of Bach. Cremation will occur with a Celebration of Life to follow, details will be posted on the funeral website.

The family wish to extend profound thanks to Dr. Ferraris for his care and friendship given to John; to the staff of the Almonte General Hospital; and to all those who work and volunteer at Fairview Manor, Almonte, for their compassion and excellent care given to John while he was resident. The family is grateful for the kindness and support of friends in the community. For those who may choose to honour John with a memorial donation, please consider Fairview Manor, Almonte, Ontario or the Lanark Animal Welfare Society, Smith Falls, Ontario.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL INC. 127 Church St., Almonte, Ontario.

613-256-3313 Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

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BARCLAY Robert Andrew Bruce “Bob” Peacefully in hospital at Almonte on Christmas morning, 2017.

Bob Barclay of Hopetown, age 85 years.

Dearly loved husband of Mary Mitchell and loved and respected father of Tom (Catherine Anne) of Ottawa. Grandpa to Marissa-Jane Forget. There will be a Celebration of Bob’s life at a later day to be announced.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of C. R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc. (127 Church St., Almonte, Ontario, 613-256-3313) For those who may choose to honour Bob with a memorial donation, please consider the Humane Society.

Condolences & tributes: www.crgamble.com

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Frizell, Harold

Harold passed away at home surrounded by the love and support of his family, on December 24, 2017 at the age of 69.

Beloved husband and best friend of Wendy Frizell for 39 years. Loving father of Susie Theberge (Mark), Derek Frizell (Allison), Julie Tyas (Phil) and Jenny Vandermeer (Tim). He will be missed by all his grandchildren, Katelyn (Dan), Brandon, Lauren, Darion, Trent, Kaylee, Allissa, Gray, Crosby, Sawyer, Maeva and Tobin.

Harold was predeceased by his parents Fred and Dorothy Frizell (nee Freakley) and his brother Doug. He will be sadly missed by his siblings Rick (Lynn) Frizell, Don Frizell, Dorothy (John) Benson and Fred (late Joanne) Frizell. He will be fondly remembered by his sisters-in-law Debbie and Linda as well as his many nieces, nephews, extended family and many great friends. Harold knew the Lord and had comfort in knowing God’s love. He loved his family, children, grandchildren and loved spending time and making memories with them. Harold was a very talented musician. He played in several bands over the years and enjoyed playing in our local pubs. Harold was an avid card collector and enjoyed sharing his love for his hobby with others. Harold worked at Rideau Regional Centre for 30 years. He took great pride in building relationships with clients and staff. Family and Friends paid their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Thursday, December 28, 2017 from 1:00 to 3:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral service was held at the Smiths Falls Free Methodist Church on Friday at 11:00 a.m. with refreshments following in the church hall. Music was performed by Harold’s friends at Rob Roy’s Pub following around 2:00 p.m.

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Carroll, Elizabeth (Liz) Isabel nee McNeely Liz passed away in the Perth Hospital surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, December 24th, 2017 at the age of 80 years. Beloved wife of 60 years to Joseph Carroll. Dearly loved mother of Kathy (Lannie) Lowry, Don (Jenny) Carroll and Lisa Carroll (David Hobson). Cherished grandmother of Jason (Meredith) MacDonald, Teri-Lynn (Joshua) Monaghan, Lianne (Ryan) Lowry and Perry Carroll, great grandmother of Laughlin and Patrick Monaghan.

Dear sister of Olive (Bruce) Thompson, Alec (Carol) McNeely and sister-in-law of Pat (Betty) Carroll, Ann (Doug) Vaughan and Claudette Carroll. She was predeceased by her parents Violet (Patterson) and Stuart McNeeley, mother and father-inlaw Bridgett (McComisky) and Albert Carroll, sister-in-law Mary (Fitzgerald) Carroll and brothers-in-law Francis and Kenneth Carroll and William Fitzgerald. Liz will be fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews and all her family. Friends paid their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W. Perth, Ontario on Wednesday, January 3rd, 2018 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. John’s Church, Perth on Thursday at 10:00 A.M. In remembrance, contributions to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation (Palliative Care) or Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario would be appreciated.

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Anderson, Robina Maud (Tillier)

(BA Carleton, BTh St Paul University) Passed away peacefully on December 22, 2017 at the Fairview Manor in Almonte.

Robina of Almonte, in her 93rd year, was active in all the communities in which she lived. Predeceased by Francis, her husband for over 67 years. Missed by her three children Bruce, Robert (Linda), Janet (Kurt) and her eight grandchildren, also many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her brother Louis. Robbie was born in Innisfail AB and grew up on the West coast and the Prairies.

Joined the CWACs in 1944 and became a Lab Tech stationed in Fredericton NB. Lived in Montréal, Ottawa, and Lanark County with her husband, Frank, raising three children.

Community involvement included Anglican Church, Order of St. Luke, Geological Wives’ Assoc., YM-YWCA, TELCI, Yoshiba & Linn Bower Homes. A Celebration of Life was held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church (62 Clyde St., Almonte, ON.) on December 29 at 3pm.

Reception followed in church hall. Family and friends were invited to visit for a time of “silent reflection” at the church December 29 from 6 to 7 pm. Donations in memory of Robina may be made to the Almonte General Hospital Fairview Manor Foundation or SchoolBox Inc. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL Inc. 127 Church Street, Almonte, Ontario.

(613-256-3313) Condolences & tributes: www.crgamble.com

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Foster, Marjory I. nee Fair

Marjory passed away peacefully on Friday December 29th, 2017 in Lanark Lodge, Perth in her 95th year.

She was predeceased by her husband Lloyd in 1998, her daughter Sheila Bernicky in 1994, son John in 2016 and daughter-in-law Anne Foster in 2005. Marjory was the loved and cherished mother of Elva (late George) Fair, Arnold (Shirley) Foster, Earl (Bonnie) Foster and Rhonda (Bruce) Allan. She will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by grandchildren Arlene, Allan, Angie, Julie, Colin, Trevor, Scott, Felecia, Tanya, Philip, Billy, Andrew and Brent; greatgrandchildren Ashley, Kyle, Adrianna, MacKenzie, Rawlin, Lily, Emma, Madison, Hailey, Shane, Alex, Dustin, McIntyre and Andreasen, great great grandchild Zachery, sister Dorothy (late Aubrey) MacNaughton and her daughters Marilyn and Darlene, Linda McFadden, all her family and friends. Marjory’s little feathered friend, “Coconut” will miss her as she always sat next to him as they greeted family, staff and visitors coming and going at the Lanark Lodge entrance. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair& Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore Street W., Perth Tuesday January 2nd, 2018 from 2:00 to 5:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. The funeral service will be held in the chapel Wednesday at 10:30 followed by a reception in the Blair & Son Family Centre. Interment, Highland Line Cemetery. Those wishing to honour her life with a memorial donation are asked to consider the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario or St. Paul’s United Church.

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FINNER MARY KATHARINE “Kathy”

Peaceful at home surrounded by the love of her family on Christmas morning, 2017.

Kathy Davis of Almonte, age 79 years.

Beloved wife of Paul Finner and by first marriage of the late Capt. John Emon (RCAF) 1969. Dearly loved mother of Kellie Emon of Whitehorse, Susan Emon (Rob) of Ottawa and Lori Finner (Aaron) of Chelsea. Also survived by her half sister Linda Lee LeBrun as well as many nieces & nephews, brothers & sistersin-law in the Emon & Finner families. Friends were invited to join the family at Holy Name of Mary Church, Almonte for Funeral Mass on Saturday, December 30 at 11 AM. Entombment to follow in Holy Name of Mary Parish Cemetery. Followed by a time of sharing memories at the Almonte Civitan Hall.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL Inc. 127 Church St., Almonte, Ontario, (613)-256-3313 For those who may choose to honour Kathy with a memorial donation, please consider the Canadian Cancer Society or The Children’s Wish Foundation.

Condolences & tributes: www.crgamble.com

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Kirkham, Elwin

Elwin passed away peacefully at Lanark Lodge, Perth on Wednesday, December 27th, 2017 in his 95th year.

He was predeceased by his wife of 66 years, Madge (Badour) Kirkham, his son Donnie, brothers Earl and Bob, sisters Alma and Laura. He was the loved father of Wanda(Dennis) Cordick and Jane Pitts. Elwin will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Denis, Steven, Crystal Cordick, Sarah and Michael Pitts, great grand children, Alyssa and Jerred Millotte and Michael, Lauren and Tiara Cordick and sister Doreen (Kirkham) Richmond. He will be sorrowfully missed by his many nieces and nephews and close friends, particularly his sisters-in-law Jean Badour, Jane Badour and Irene Kirkham.

Elwin and his brothers Earl and Bob built and renovated some of the finest older homes in Perth for many years prior to his employment at Lanark lodge as a maintenance supervisor.

He served as a long time member of the Masonic Lodge in Perth. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W., Perth on Friday December 29th, 2017 10:30 to 11:30 with a service following at 12:00 Noon. A reception will follow the services in the Blair & Son Family Centre.

Interment will be held in the spring in St. Stephen’s Cemetery, Brooke. We are extremely thankful and grateful for the TLC provided by the staff in the Maples at Lanark Lodge over the past 2 years. In memory of Elwin, donations to the Lanark Lodge Memorial Fund or the Alzheimer Society of Lanark County (Day Program) would be appreciated.

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Bond, John William

Passed away peacefully at home in Carleton Place Saturday, December 23, 2017, with family by his side, at the age of 68. Much loved husband of JoAnn (Neville). Dear father of Jason (Kim), Jennifer (Jamie), step-father of Daryl and Joel (Marie). Cherished Grandpa of Jessica Rose, Jessika, Kassidy, Leland, Jon, Charlie, Mitch and Brody. Dear brother of Beth, Claudette (deceased), twin sister Linda (deceased) and Helen. Will be greatly missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Those touched by John will miss his sense of humour and appreciation of for all things fishing. Many thanks for the support of family, friends and Community Services.

“We have to let you go now, though we will not say good-bye. You fought the struggle dealt to you, now let your spirit fly.”

Private family arrangements entrusted to the Alan R Barker Funeral Home, Carleton Place.

For those desiring, donations to the Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by John’s family. www.barkerfh.com

KOSTYAN, ROSE Peacefully at Extendicare Starwood, Nepean on Thursday morning, December 28th, 2017; Rose Kostyan of Arnprior passed away at the age of 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Joe Kostyan (September 27, 2014). Dearly loved mother of Paul (Joan) of Redwood Meadows, Alberta and Peter (Jennifer) of Woodlawn. Cherished grandmother of Kari, Nikolas, Jocelyn and Alison and Great-Grandmother of Max. The last surviving child of the late John and Rosalia Herman, Rose was predeceased by her brother John and her sister Katherine. Private arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior. Interment will take place in Kirkland Lake in the Spring of 2018. In memory of Rose, please consider a donation to the Arnprior, Braeside and McNab Seniors at Home Program.

Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

(Long time member of the Almonte Civitan Club) Peacefully at Fairview Manor, Almonte on Tuesday, December 26, 2017.

Mary Connolly (nee: Paterson) of Almonte age 80 years.

Dearly loved wife and best friend of the late Lloyd F. Connolly. Cherished and respected mother of Richard, Randy, Kimberley, Lorie and Cathy. Predeceased by her sons Barry & Larry. Also survived by her loving grandchildren as well as her sister Marjorie Weir (late Gordon). Sister-in-law of Judy & Bryan Smallridge. Predeceased by her brother and sister-in-law Delmer & Dorothy Paterson.

Friends called at the C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL INC. 127 Church St., Almonte, Ontario.

613-256-3313 for visiting on Thursday, Dec. 28 from 2 to 4 & 6 to 8 PM and where a complete Service, including committal will be held in the Chapel on Friday, Dec. 29th at 2 PM, Rev. David Andrew, officiating. Spring interment, Auld Kirk Cemetery. For those who may choose to honour Mary with a memorial donation, please consider Fairview Manor Education Fund or the Almonte Civitan Club.

Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

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Hill, Wilhelmina Anne

Wilhelmina passed away peacefully in hospital Smiths Falls on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at the age of 88. She was predeceased by her parents William and Anna (Evans) Hill and brother John “Jack” Hill and sister-in-law Doris Hill. Sadly missed by her nephews Conrad and Paul Hill and niece Pamela Robertson. Fondly remembered by her extended family, friends and parishioners at St. John’s Church. Family and friends paid their respects at Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Friday December 29, 2017 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Funeral service took place at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, Smiths Falls on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.

Interment followed at Maple Vale Cemetery. In memory of Wilhelmina, donations to St. John’s Church or the Smiths Falls Community Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.

Patrick “Vincent” Tobin - 1935-2017 God finally answered Vince’s prayers and to his delight, God has taken him home to be with him. Sad to see him go is his partner in life Gwendolyn Joyce Myers, children of his heart Patricia MG Frandsen, Wanda Joy and her husband Brett Christensen, Vincent JC and his wife Sandra Tobin. He was the proud Poppa of Sasha Frandsen and her husband Mark Hewitt, Craig Frandsen; Brendan, Jessica and Emily Christensen; and Raina Tobin. Surviving him is his brother Edmund Tobin, brother-in-law Calvin Williams and numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents Lambert Joseph Tobin and Mary Rita Donnelly, his sisters Marie Hughes, Linda Williams, brothers Walter, Harold Tobin and nephew Ronald Hughes, his granddaughter Angel Frandsen, his great-grandchildren Jayden, Brooklyn and Halena. Vince was especially close to his Myers in laws: Bob and Sandra, Jim and Linda, John and Judy Myers, Sheila and Philip Palmer, Sandra and Randy Joyce and all their children. Missing him too will be all his Christian brothers and sisters at the Olivet Baptist Church in Westport. Vince was a good father, an excellent husband and he provided a stable home for his family. In addition he was an avid hunter and fisherman as attested to by his son and all his inlaws. Many are the memories which they share.

Midlife Vince was a member of the Westport Volunteer firemen, a member of the Westport Snowmobile Club and he contributed to the stocking of fish in the surrounding lakes. He worked with his father-in-law, Howard Myers, building houses in the area, they built our own house and we still live in it. He fell into poor health, some thirty-six years ago with a massive heart attack, he has really been struggling in the last many years with all kinds of other medical issues. Medically, life was not easy for him. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Lyons Funeral Home in Westport, Ontario. Cremation was conducted at the Elmwood Crematorium in Corbyville, Ontario.

A Celebration of Life service will be held in the Olivet Baptist Church in Westport on January 7, 2018. Visitation will take place between 1 and 3 and the service will commence at 3. Lunch will be served following this. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Olivet Baptist Church building fund would be appreciated.

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Smith, Donald Robert Arbon “Donnie” Passed away peacefully on December 22, 2017 in the Almonte General Hospital.

Donnie Of Almonte, at the age of 81.

Dear husband to Dorelle for 57 years. Missed by his children Cheryl (Troy McKnight), the late Debbie MacMartin and Allan Smith.

Proud “Frumpy” to Stacey MacMartin (David Belanger), Melissa MacMartin (Alex Bolzon), Kieran McKnight, Aryn McKnight, and great“Frumpy” to Hayden Belanger and Logan Belanger. Pre-deceased by his brother Gerry and his parents Robert and Muriel (nee Arbon). Survived by his sisters-in-law Dianne and Linda as well as brother-in-law Bob and their children. Fondly remembered by his many cousins from Edmonton.

A public Memorial Service will be announced in the spring.

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

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Sweeney, Clarence Edward Passed away on December 15, 2017 in the Perth Community Care Centre.

Clarence At the age of 75.

Dearly loved brother of Ervin (Anne), Bryon (Glenda), Donna Lowry (Allan). Special uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by his parents Earl Sweeney and Lillian (nee Giles), also his sister Muriel Fisher and infant brother William.

Survived by brother-in-law Glenn Fisher. Special friend to all who knew him at Community Support Services and especially Chris Lambert. We are deeply grateful to Perth Community Care Centre for their compassion and excellent care. Visitation - 12.00 to 1.00 on Dec. 30 2017.

Memorial Service at 1.00 with Reception to follow. At Boyds United Church, 450 Boyds Rd. Carleton Place.

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

Peacefully, with her loving son by her side, at the Kemptville District Hospital on Friday, December 22nd, 2017, Rheta passed away at the age of 91 years. Beloved wife of the late James Weldon Hill. Loving mother of Brian Hill.

Grandmother to Shirley of Kemptville and Allen Hill of Smiths Falls. Great-grandmother to Elizabeth and Samantha. Much loved sister of Edith Duffy of Barrie, Gordon Weedmark of Ottawa, Reginald “Reggie” Weedmark (Shirley) of North Gower and Charlie Weedmark (Myrtle) of Brockville. Will be sadly missed by the Hill family and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Reginald and Mary Weedmark and her brothers Ken, Keith and George Weedmark.

Friends and Family are invited to a Celebration of Rheta’s Life at the Merrickville Royal Canadian Legion, 223 Main Street West, Merrickville on Thursday, January 4, 2018 from 12 noon to 4 pm. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Heart & Stroke Foundation.

Arrangements in care of the Kemptville Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry.

Condolences/Tributes/Donations Hulse, Playfair & McGarry www.hpmcgarry.ca 613-258-2435

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Joseph William

September 20th, 1945 – December 29th, 2017 Passed away after a 25 year battle with heart disease at the Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital.

Joe Martin of Perth at the age of 72.

Husband of 50 years to Barbara Ann K. Martin, son of Annelise Martin of Bensalem, PA, brother of twins Bob Martin of Bensalem, PA., and Bill Martin (Joanne) of Pawleys Island, SC. Joe was a longtime clarinet player with the Perth Citizens’ Band and the Perth Community Choir pit band.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Perth Citizens’ Band, 80 Gore St. E., Perth, ON K7H 1H9, would be appreciated. Arrangements are the in the care of Eternal Care Cremation.

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Stanzel, Etheleen

(nee Bennett) Peacefully, at Stoneridge Manor, on Wednesday December 27, 2017, at the age of 101. Predeceased by her husband Walter and her son Robert (Anne-surviving). Loving mother of Garnet (Wilma) and Donald (Barbara).

Proud grandmother of 6 grandsons, 2 great-granddaughters and 3 great-grandsons. Predeceased by her brothers and sisters. A graveside service will take place at United Cemeteries in the spring. For those who wish, a donation to CHEO or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements in the care of the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place (613) 257-3113.

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Margaret passed away in Hospice Care in Ottawa on Saturday December 23rd, 2017 at the age of 75 years. She was predeceased by her parents Frank and Helen Paulick, in 2000 by her beloved husband Dennis Pritchard and her brothers Frank, Michael and Joe Paulick. Margaret will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by her surviving family and good friends. A gathering to remember Margaret’s life will be held at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W., Perth on Saturday January 6th, 2018 from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. with a sharing of memories at 3:00 P.M. Those wishing to honour her life with a memorial donation are asked to consider the Lanark County Cancer Society “Wheels of Hope” program.

Jarvis, Richard Neil

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MARTIN

(Happily employed

by Leeds Transit, Elgin for the past several years) Peacefully at Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital (Smiths Falls Site) on Tuesday December 26, 2017. Ray Adams of Philipsville, in his 70th year. Beloved husband of Dale Warner. Dear father of Derek Adams, Dwayne Adams (Lesley Brown) and D.J. Adams all of Chantry. Dear brother of Viola Weir of Newboro and Les (Sue) Adams of Westport. Also survived by 6 nieces and 1 nephew as well as several great-nieces and great-nephews. Cremation has taken place at Gananoque Cremation Services. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations made to the Lanark Animal Welfare Society or the Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.(Memorial donations by cheque only) Service Arrangements entrusted to the Scotland Funeral Home 27 Main Street Elgin - K0G 1E0 613-359-5555 or at www.scotlandfuneralhome.com Burial, Cremation and Pre-Arrangement Services

Margaret R.

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McElroy, Mervin C.

Mervin passed away in the Perth hospital on Friday, December 29th, 2017 at the age of 85 years. He was the loved husband for 62 years of Norma (Barton) McElroy. Mervin was predeceased by his parents Ivan and Gladys (Colbert) McElroy, his daughter Cindy McElroy, son Ronnie McElroy and brother Winston McElroy. He was the adored father of Bev (Chris) Pomfret and cherished grandfather of Ryan and Jessica McElroy. He will be sadly missed by his daughter-in-law Susie McElroy, sister-in-law Edith McElroy, all his family and friends. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair and Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Saturday, January 13th, 2018 from 12:30 to 1:30 P.M. A service will be held in the Chapel at 2:00 P.M. followed by a reception in the Blair & Son Family Centre. In remembrance of Mervin, contributions to the Althorpe United Church or the Ottawa Heart Institute would be appreciated

July 7, 1960 December 22, 2017 Neil passed away tragically on Friday December 22nd, 2017 at the age of 57 years.

He was the cherished father of Lacie (Kyle Ojala), Nicholas (Lynsey) and Heaven-Lee Jarvis as well as Joseph, David & Matt. Papa J was so very proud of his grandchildren Blair Jarvis, Ryden and Autumn Ojala and Cerenitie RichieRock. He will be sadly missed by his mother Dalphine Creighton and predeceased by his father William Creighton. Neil will be fondly remember by his siblings Brain (Yvonne) Jarvis, Keith Jarvis, Ralph Jarvis, Kathy Harper. Friends and family may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Wednesday January 3rd, 2018 from 2:00 - 4:00 and 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. In remembrance of Neil, contributions to the Ottawa Heart Institute or Rogers House (CHEO) would be appreciated.

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Davis, Earl December 22, 2017 One year today, my husband & our father, and grandfather, was called to eternal rest; Gone where the angels sing so sweet, And taken when God knew best.

We miss him here so much, His presence oft seems nigh.

But we all hope in heaven to meet, Where no one says good-bye Lovingly Remembered Jennifer, Angie & Owen, Adam & Natasha

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MOORE, Gordon Kenneth

WW II Veteran: Queen’s Own Rifles Our wonderful Dad passed away, at The Perley & Rideau Veteran’s Health Centre, on Thursday, December 21, 2017.

He was surrounded by the love of his family and the caring compassionate staff of the Perley at the time of his death. Gordon Kenneth Moore, of Ottawa, at the age of 95 years. One of 15 surviving children of 18, Gordon was born on May 18, 1922, in Palmerston Township, Ontario to Gordon Wesley Moore and Ella Kring. As a young man, he found work in lumber camps, was a locksmith, security guard, and as a Toronto Transit Commission electric streetcar operator before beginning his career as a nickel miner for INCO, in Sudbury. An extremely gifted and talented man, Gordon taught himself all the fundamentals of contracting, such as masonry, carpentry, electrical, and plumbing, and he built his own house from the ground up. Gordon was married three times in his lifetime, first to Audrey Noseworthy, then to Blanche Barrett, and most recently to Bertha Peters. Gordon survived all three of his wives.

He was also predeceased by his son-in-law, Mervin George Olinik. Left to mourn Dad’s loss are his daughters, Joan (late Mervin) Olinik, of Ottawa, Gloria (David Smith), of Sudbury and Merry Moore, of Sexsmith, Alberta. Grandpa will be sadly missed but never forgotten by his four grandchildren, Mervin (Isla) Olinik, Catherine (Terry) McLaughlin, David Smith (Jay-Lynn Wong), and Nathan Smith (Anne Lahaie Smith). A proud Great-Grandfather to twelve greatgrandchildren, Gordon’s passing will also be mourned by his surviving siblings, Irene Riddell, Morven Moore, and Ernie (Shelva) Moore.

Visitation has taken place at the O’Dacre Family Funeral Home, 15 Victoria Street, Perth, on Thursday, December 28, 2017, from the hours of 9:30 to 11:00 am, with funeral service following in the Chapel, at 11:00 am.

Spring Interment will take place at Ompah Cemetery. For those who wish to honour Gordon’s memory with a charitable donation, please consider The Perley Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre/Foundation in Ottawa . or the Bethel Pentecostal Church, in Smiths Falls.

Mr. Moore’s arrangements are entrusted to the O’Dacre Family Funeral Home, in Perth.

In closing, we need to mention the loving, respectful, care that the staff gave to our Dad over the last 4 years...They provided a beautiful home full of compassion, joy, and tenderness.and great care. Thank you to all and every staff member of the Perley Rideau Veteran’s Health Centre.

God Bless You, the family of G. K. Moore.

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TERRY BLOOM

January 31, 1936 - December 24, 2017 As Terry leaves this world, his family would like you to know… Terry was a loving husband to Ann for 61 years and the world’s best father to his sons Richard (Robin) and daughter Bonnie (Rick). Terry was a loving and caring grandpa to 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

Terry will join his sons Rob and David, who predeceased him. Terry was coach, friend, and surrogate father to many a South Ottawa Buzzard. Terry was a proud member of the RCAF for 32 years and worked for Boeing, Arnprior for 10 years after that. He was an avid curler, representing Quebec in the 1966 MacDonald Brier. Terry and Ann spend their retirement years golfing and enjoying each other’s company and the time spent with their many friends. Terry, Dad, Grandpa, as you leave this world to join your sons please know we love you and we will miss your warm smile and the twinkle in your eyes. To honour his wishes, Terry will be cremated with a private interment to be held at a later date. For those wishing to honour Terry with a memorial donation please mark donations to The Kingston Heart Clinic 460 Princess St, Kingston, ON K7L 1C2. Terry’s arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the O’Dacre Family Funeral Home, in Perth.

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WHITTEKER (nee Bygrove) - In loving memory for our sister and aunt, Susan who passed away December 29, 2012.

We were blessed to have you as a part of our family.

We miss you and think of you every day.

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of a dear husband, father grandfather and great grandfather David Arthur Burns November 23, 1949 - January 8, 2012 No farewell words were spoken No time to say Goodbye You were gone before I knew it And only God knows why.

My heart still aches with sadness And secret tears still flow What it meant to love you Know one can ever know Since you will never be forgotten I pledge to you today A hollowed place within my heart Is where you will always stay Sadly missed Love always Linda Mark, Karen and Family Penny, Bill and Family Billy , Melissa and Family

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HART - In loving memory of Ellwood Wm. (Louie) Hart January 2, 2015.

Our thoughts go back as they often do, Treasuring the memories we have of you, This time is remembered and quietly kept, No words are needed, We will never forget.

Until we meet again.

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WILKINSON, Patricia - In loving memory of our dear mother and grandmother who passed away January 3, 2007.

If we could visit heaven, even for a day, Maybe for a moment, the pain would go away.

I’d put my arms around you, and whisper words so true, That living life without you, is the hardest thing to do.

No matter how we spend our days, no matter what we do.

No morning dawns or evening falls, when we don’t think of you.

Always missed, loved and never forgotten.

Robert (Mic), Karen and Family Robyn Angel Horning January 8, 2008 (10 years) Heaven’s Little Angel You’re one of Heaven’s Angels now A perfect little star And when you shine the world can see how beautiful you are.

May you fly with magic wings On clouds so soft and white May your heart be joyful And your days be bathed in light And though our hearts are broken, And your life was far too short, We thank you sweetest angel for the happiness you brought.

Forever in our hearts Mommy and Daddy (Lynne and Robert)

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Tell her that I love her and miss her, and when she turns to smile, place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for awhile.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS & OTHERS ALL CLAIMS against the Estate of BESSIE ETHEL LOWE (nee SMITH), late of the Town of Smiths Falls, in the County of Lanark, who died on or about the 18th day of October, 2017, must be filed with the hereinafter stated Solicitor for the undersigned personal representative on or before the 5th day of February, 2018; thereafter, the undersigned will distribute the assets of the said Estate, having regard only to claims then filed.

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All claims against the estate of Margaret Geraldine Frechette, late of the Town of Perth in the County of Lanark, who died on the 23rd day of October, 2017, must be filed with the undersigned Estate Trustee on or before the 29th day of January, 2018; thereafter, the undersigned will distribute the assets of the said estate having regard only to the claims then filed.

DATED at Perth this 20th day of December, 2017.

Mary Elaine Delisle, Estate Trustee, by her Solicitors, BARKER WILLSON PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION, 31 Foster Street, Perth ON K7H 1R8.

Attn: S. Craig Halpenny 613-267-2800

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DATED at Smiths Falls, Ontario, this 15th day of December, 2017.

JACQUELINE HAWKINS Estate Trustee Without a Will (Administratrix)

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Gregory W. Fournier, Solicitor 35 Daniel Street, Box 752 Smiths Falls, Ontario K7A 4W6 Her Solicitor herein.

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A look back at the best and worst films of 2017 Scalloped rutabaga a perfect side dish I honestly believe movies are important. Movies can be artful, they can be entertaining, and often both.

They take us to far-off worlds, make us laugh, make us cry and make us think. They can educate, they can entertain and they can provide a brief escape. So as it is that time of year I'd like to share some of my favourite escapes from 2017.

To begin I feel the need as a responsible movie critic to point out those films from the past year that are best avoided. Movies like The Mummy, Kong: Skull Island and Fist Fight can cause brain damage. Though it'll surprise no one who reads these little movie rants of mine that Transformers 5 is one of the year's leading causes of selfinflicted ocular surgery. Michael Bay couldn't tell a story if Shakespeare wrote it, and came back from the dead to help him sound out the big words. Still, there's one film that's worse. Alien Covenant was a boring uninspired mess that should never have happened. If your intention is to rehash and reuse all the same old story points just re-release the original film.

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watching again and again. The Hitman's Bodyguard, Bon Cop Bad Cop 2, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle were some very funny movies.

However, when it comes to the film that made me laugh the hardest, I have to go with Lego Batman. Still the best Batman, and by far the funniest.

You didn't just watch Bladerunner 2049, you immersed yourself in the experience. You could feel that dark future clinging to your skin after you left the theatre. The visuals, the atmosphere, the performances and the story caused everything else to melt away until there was just the screen in front of you.

There were some great superhero films this year: Guardians 2, SpiderMan: Homecoming and of course the mind-blowing Thor: Ragnarok.

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Then there was Wonder Woman.

Wonder Woman wasn't just great, it righted the ship that is the DC movie universe. And it wasn't great even though the director and star were women. It was great because the star and the director were women. This is long overdue, and I love the future of possibilities it opens up.

Star Wars: The Last Jedi has to be on this list for me. I'll be the first to admit my expectations for this film were high. The Last Jedi didn't just exceed those expectations, it exceeded my wildest imaginings of what this story would be.

The absolute, hands down, best film of the year was Logan. This final tale of Wolverine was so much more than an action film or a comic book movie. This was an intense and emotional film driven by the powerful performances of Hugh Jackman and Patrick Stewart, and by a breathtaking story.

If 2017 is any indicator we might need a few escapes in 2018 too. Not too often. Just enough so we don't lose our collective minds.

Mark Haskins has been reviewing movies for more than a decade. His column is a regular feature.

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If you love scalloped potatoes, this recipe is sure to be a hit. The earthy sweetness of rutabaga paired with cheese, fresh herbs and caraway seeds makes for a delicious and simple side dish.

Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Baking time: 1 hour Serves 12 Ingredients 1 tsp (5 ml) caraway seeds 3 tbsp (45 ml) butter 1 tbsp (15 ml) minced fresh thyme leaves 3 tbsp (45 ml) all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt 1/4 tsp (1 ml) pepper 1-1/2 cup (375 ml) milk 1-1/2 cup (375 ml) shredded aged cheddar cheese 1 Ontario onion, thinly sliced 1 Ontario rutabaga, peeled and thinly sliced (about 5 cups/1.25 L) Preparation instructions Heat medium skillet over medium heat. Add caraway seeds and toast until fragrant, about two minutes.

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Add butter and thyme and cook until butter melts and thyme is fragrant, about two minutes. Add flour, salt and pepper, stirring constantly for one minute. Gradually whisk in milk; bring to boil and cook until thickened, two to three minutes. Stir in one cup (250 ml) of the cheese until melted. Remove from heat.

Arrange half of the onion evenly on the bottom of greased eight-inch (two-litre) square casserole dish. Top with half of the rutabaga and half of the sauce. Repeat layers and sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Bake uncovered in 350 F (180 C) until rutabaga is tender, about one hour. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting to serve.

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LE T TER TO THE EDITOR

Reader fears tragedy if drivers don’t slow down in Perthmore subdivision DEAR EDITOR:

This letter is also to the residents and visitors of Perthmore subdivision, down behind the Perth hospital.

Perhaps you didn’t know that this is no longer just a seniors’ residential area; we have many young children here, and they are not always careful about looking both ways before crossing the street, particularly on Garden Avenue. Yet, many of you appear to consider this street, being long and straight, to be an expressway with no speed limit. This is very concerning to me, as

I fear a tragedy involving my young friends is soon to happen.

That is my major concern. I am also puzzled as to where some of you think that you are going when you cross the railroad tracks and come down here, then immediately do a turnaround in one of the closest driveways on Garden Avenue. It packs the snow down so that shovelling is laborious, so please check your map or GPS to find your way to Highway 7 or 43!

Gail Thomas Perth

Several emergency workers swarm around the damaged car on Craig Street on Sept. 26, 2017. Reader Gail Thomas wants drivers in Perthmore to slow down to prevent a road tragedy injuring or killing someone.

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YOUR Perth Blue Wings Forward Joey Laird Eats, Sleeps And Breathes Playing for YOUR 2X Defending ‘Richardson Conference’ Regular Season Champions Perth Blue Wings. He Bleeds Blue Wings Blue & White. YOU Should Too. He has EARNED YOUR support.

It is FREE DISPOSAL If you have questions about how to recycle e-waste call your friendly municipal office!

Time for YOU to get back in the game.

Get Off Your Phone. Turn off the TV. Get Off The Couch. Grab Your kids. Head to the Perth Arena THIS Friday Night, January 5, 2018, 7:30 PM. Support Joey and His Teammates as They Take on the Ottawa Canadians. NEW Arena Seats. NEW Killer Sound System. NEW 16-Foot ‘HD’ Video Screens. It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This‌ Come Out THIS Friday and Experience the MOST Affordable Family Entertainment in Lanark County. Tickets at the Door (arrive early). Be there. BLEED BLUE.

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Looking back on the wide world of sports in Perth in 2017 Twelve months, multiple sports, a great sporting heritage, and a can-do attitude made this year a must-watch, gotta play year in Perth sports.

Amongst the highlights on the court, gridiron, and rink were: * The Perth Blue Devils high school senior basketball team delivered the one-two punch to the Smiths Falls RedHawks to win the Lanark County Championship. * Perth native, Dave Dejardins, played for Team Canada at the Invictus Games. * Perth hosted the Little League Major championships in the summer. * After winning the Richardson Division Conference in the Central Junior Hockey League Tier 2, the Perth Blue Wings

were eliminated in the playoffs by the Athens Aeros in their quarter-final match up. It was a game-seven showdown. * The Perth Blue Wings hosted the Toronto Maple Leafs alumni team and it packed the Perth arena.

Back to it The Perth Blue Wings return to the ice after their holiday hiatus with a home game against the Ottawa Junior Canadians on Friday, Jan. 5 at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 7 sees the team back on the road, against the Richmond Royals at 1:30 p.m.

The Westport Rideaus are also back in action on Friday, Jan. 5, at 8 p.m. at home against the Brockville Tikis. The next day, Saturday, Jan. 6, the team

is up against the Casselman Vikings, at 7:30 p.m.

High school On Tuesday, Jan. 9, high school sports comes roaring back to life. In LCIAA boys basketball, Perth and District Collegiate Institute visits their cross-town rivals at St. John Catholic High School at 1:30 p.m., while back at PDCI, senior and junior girls volleyball begins at the same time. Girls volleyball action continues again at St. John on Thursday, Jan. 11. Also on Jan. 11, boys basketball continues at St. John travels to Smiths Falls to take on the RedHawks.

Evelyn Harford/Metroland -Laurie Weir and Desmond Devoy Port Arthur National player, Evan LaChimea, holds the provincial trophy after defeating

Ottawa South at the Ontario Little League District 8 Major Provincial Championship held at Perth’s Conlon Farm on Saturday, July 29, 2017.

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The Spartans rink, skipped by Mikayla Gemmill, includes Emma Jeffs, vice; Taylor Trollope, second, and Emma Kealy, lead. The girls placed second for a silver medal at the Gore Mutual Schoolgirl Bonspiel Feb. 15 to 18, 2017, at the Perth Curling Club. They were defeated in the finals by Vankleek Hill, 6-4.

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A message to our valued Perth Courier readers, Since its start in 1834, the Perth Courier has served as a key source of information for residents of the town and the surrounding area. Covering local politics, community news, sports and entertainment, your weekly paper has kept you in touch with the town, and local advertisers in touch with you.

The business model we followed for so many decades shifted several years ago when the Courier moved from subscription-based to free distribution. In taking this step, the paper has been able to extend its reach to a broader audience, now delivered to more than 12,000 doors each week. Doing this, however, meant we had to rely even more heavily on our loyal advertisers. As we’ve learned in recent years, ever-increasing costs have made this model more of a challenge.

With that in mind, we aim to keep the rich tradition of the Perth Courier going for many years to come. That’s why we are introducing a pledge program that allows you to directly support our high quality, hyper-local content by making a small annual contribution. We welcome any contribution within your budget, but if you pledge $30 or more, you will be entered in a draw for a $100 gift card every three months. And with your first pledge, you’ll receive a decal for your fridge or mailbox showing that you are a proud supporter of your local community newspaper.

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More 2017 Perth sports highlights

Above, Toronto Maple Leafs’ Doug Gilmour and Wendel Clark sign autographs during intermission of the Leafs vs Perth Blue Wings in an alumni game in January, 2017. The Toronto Maple Leafs alumni team returns to the area on Feb. 4, 2018, to the Smiths Falls Memorial Community Centre. Below, St. John Catholic High School hosted its 16th annual Relay for Life on May 26, 2017. Here the survivors wait for their lap around the track.

It should be noted this program is entirely voluntary and we will continue to deliver the Courier each week whether or not you choose to participate. We hope that in pledging your support you can gain a sense of ownership in a community newspaper whose deep roots date back 183 years.

Please make your cheque out to Metroland Media, noting ‘Perth Courier Pledge Program’, and send your contribution to 65 Lorne Street, Smiths Falls, Ontario, K7A 3K8. If you would prefer to pledge by credit card, please call 613-283-5650.

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The Christmas Edward Jones Bonspiel was held at the Perth Curling Club from Dec. 14 to 16, 2017. John Fuoco of Edward Jones, the Bonspiel sponsor is shown presenting the trophy to the members of the winning team. Left to right is Wayne Jowsey, Lynn Mullin, Karen Cole, Tom Spence and John Fuoco.

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