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Monte McNaughton knows he does not like how Premier Kathleen Wynne’s Liberals put together the new proposed sex education curriculum – but was hard pressed to think what he would have liked to have seen in a revised course. “That’s a tough one,” said McNaughton, the MPP for LambtonKent-Middlesex, and one of three remaining candidates for the leadership of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario, during a campaign stop at the North Crosby Community Centre near Westport on Friday, Feb. 20. While he admitted the need for sex education

in schools, he said he was unsure what he, as a parent, would have sought to see in any updated lesson plan, had he been allowed to sit at the table. McNaughton also visited a restaurant in Carleton Place later the same night to meet with Tory voters. He has been appealing not only to fiscally conservative party members, but also social conservatives as well, appearing on television shows like the Christian talk show 100 Huntley Street, and taking the Wynne government to task for not consulting with parents about what they would like to see in any new sexual education curriculum, which hasn’t been updated since 1998. See MONTE page P7

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The PDCI senior girls earned the Lanark County volleyball title on Feb. 18 after a three-game sweep of Notre Dame. See the sports section for the story.

Four donated lanterns will now light the way towards our shared 200th anniversary. The Perth and District Historical Society has donated the four authentic 19th century reproduction toll lanterns to the Town of Perth, as well as Tay Valley, Drummond/North Elmsley and

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taking place this week. Council support Mississippi Mills motion Council passed a resolution to support the Town of Mississippi Mills in its request that the province consider granting municipalities the authority to control the design, placement and scale of any structure related to hydro generation in urban heritage cores. The move comes in light of a hydro generation expansion project in historic downtown Almonte. The town has had no approval authority because the project is covered by the Class Environmental Assessment process. The town’s position is that this project affects tourism, business and quality of life while having limited economic benefit to the ratepayers of Mississippi Mills. The Mississippi River runs through the urban core, where a series of waterfalls and built heritage are principle drivers of the tourism sector, which stand to be altered by the proposed expansion. The town is advocating for the authority to treat such projects in the same way any industrial project would be managed. The motion is being widely circulated. Proceeding with ambulance base Council has authorized staff to proceed with a design-build request for proposal for a Smiths Falls land ambulance base. This follows a decision by Smiths Falls council that it would not be proceeding with the renovation of its town hall to accommodate a new ambulance base. The current base is located at 10 Maple Ave. and no longer meets the needs of the Lanark County Paramedic Service in terms of size and design. The county’s lease of the current building expires this

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Here are the highlights from the regular Lanark County council meeting held Wednesday, Feb. 18. Following an impassioned account by staff about the litany of serious challenges and problems associated with the implementation of the province’s new Social Assistance Management System (SAMS) software, council is asking the province to fully reimburse the municipality for all associated costs it has incurred. At last week’s community services committee of the whole meeting, Ontario Works manager Tammy Kealey-Donaldson outlined the scope of the difficulties faced by clients and community partners since SAMS was implemented on Nov. 11, 2014. SAMS was intended to improve customer service, client data management, service planning and delivery, and audit capacity and accountability. Kealey-Donaldson indicated Lanark County and other staff across the province expressed concerns during testing sessions about the readiness of SAMS prior to its provincewide launch, and there have been problems since day one. “Since implementation, staff have been limited in what regular case management duties they have been able to perform,” she reported. She said staff have had to focus on ensuring financial entitlements are delivered, while abandoning regular meetings with clients to discuss employment plans or follow-up, as well as referrals to employment opportunities, workshops or school activities. The ongoing issues have caused many delays in processing information, as well as unnecessary duplication, errors, inefficiency and a huge backlog of work. Staff have had to manually verify all payments since

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Students from across the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) learned about a sacred native ceremony Friday, Feb. 13 designed to cleanse the body, mind and spirit. Ojibway Elder Bernard Nelson and wife Tammy Nelson, of Inverary, spoke with 20 elementary and secondary classes through a series of webcasts about the traditional sweat lodge ceremony. The goal of the webcasts, organized by the UCDSB Aboriginal Education department, was to increase awareness about the value of the ceremony. Organizers also wish to encourage more students to participate in sweat lodges offered by the board. More than 500 students enjoyed the webcasts. The sweat lodge ceremony is designed to build fellowship, empower participants and provide relief of emotional burdens through storytelling and prayer, said Bernard, a leader or â&#x20AC;&#x153;conductorâ&#x20AC;? of the ceremonies. The sessions are held in the darkness of a domed lodge constructed of saplings and tarps representative of a motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s womb and rebirth. The services take place in saunalike conditions employing steam from sacred stones and the ceremonial use of tobacco. Bernard was first introduced to the sweat lodge in 1980 as a way to overcome some personal

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remove â&#x20AC;&#x153;negative energy,â&#x20AC;? says Tammy. Participants then enter the lodge on hands and knees as a tribute to clan animals of eagle, deer, buffalo and wolf. Participants sit in a circle, with women on one half of the lodge and men seated on the other. As conductor, Bernard calls to the Firekeeper, who brings in pipes and sacred water for use during the ceremony. Participants share stories of joy, and pain, and say prayers to the Creator, prayers which acknowledge the rejuvenating power of water, as well as prayers to their ancestors and clan animals. After each round of prayer, the conductor splashes water on the stones, which emit heat and steam and â&#x20AC;&#x153;breathe new lifeâ&#x20AC;? into the participants, cleansing them of toxins, said Tammy. Tobacco is also thrown on the fire outside the lodge. The ceremonies last anywhere from 90 minutes for small groups, to several hours for larger groups, said Tammy. The Upper Canada District School Board is offering the ceremonies to its students three times a month, one mixed session in Perth, and one male, and one female ceremony a month in the Cornwall area. Special ceremonies can be booked on request.

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The number seven is considered to be lucky and with their seventh annual winter stage presentation the Mississippi Mudds Youth Theatre troupe of Carleton Place have come up with a real winner! The young actors premiered their version of the classic Wizard of Oz in front of a nearly full house in the Carleton Place Town Hall Auditorium Friday, Feb. 20. On a frigid February night this was a production which clearly warmed the audience. Wizard of Oz, Mudds’ Youth style, is a fast-paced, high energy, song-filled presentation that shows the theatrical troupe has really come of age. In fact the stellar cast of 39 could probably have performed for twice as long. Following the encore they didn’t even stop long enough to accept a standing ovation, something they richly deserved. Instead they poured from the stage and mingled with the audience, accepting accolades oneon-one. This is a must-see musical for the whole family! It’s an enjoyable, colourful show that’s sure to please and, as you will read at the end of this review, there are still three opportunities remaining to enjoy it. Interestingly this ‘Young Performers’ Edition’ of the Wizard of Oz has a Shakespearean connection. The play was adapted by John Kane for England’s Royal Shakespeare Company. It is based on the classic 1939 motion picture of the same name. The film starred the late great American actress/singer Judy Garland as Dorothy Gale, the Kansas farm girl who, caught in a tornado, is whisked away to the magical land of Oz. On the big screen the Wizard of Oz was a major hit and was nominated for six Academy Awards including Best Picture. Unfortunately for the producers, Oz was pitted against the blockbuster Gone With the Wind which copped 10 Academy Awards in 1940 including the coveted Best Picture Oscar. Wizard of Oz claimed just two, although one was for Best Original Song, the timeless, Over the Rainbow. But don’t shed any tears for the owners of the film/television rights. At the time of release the movie just cleared the break-even mark. However, counting all of the re-releases and the many showings on TV over the decades, Wizard of Oz the film has rung up nearly a quarter billion dollars in revenues. Not bad for a picture with a budget of just under $3 million, although obviously that amount translates into far more today. The Mudds’ production team

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The Mississippi Mudds Youth will wrap up their production of Wizard of Oz this Saturday. Above, during a recent dress rehearsal, Kate Osborne, left, founder of the youth performance crew, paints up the Wicked Witch of the West, Emilie Ritchie. of director Kate Cooney, producer Linda Beiglee and musical director Laurel Tye don’t have a big budget to work with either of course. But they along with the costume team, set builders and make-up artists have outdone themselves on this occasion. The fabulous costumes – and there are so many required for the many roles – had the audience buzzing at intermission. The versatile cast is headed by Molly Cooney as Dorothy. Her stage presence and sweet voice make her the perfect choice for the lead role. Many friends Anyone familiar with Wizard of Oz knows that in Oz, Dorothy makes many friends – and one avowed enemy – as she journeys to the magical city in hopes of finding a way home for her and faithful companion Toto the dog/ Toto is very capably played by Amber Humby. Among those she meets are the Scarecrow (Callum Leroy), Tin Man (Mudds’ regular Justin Beiglee) and the cowardly Lion (well played by Matt Abele). The Scarecrow is seeking a brain, the Tin Man wants a heart and the Lion is attempting to find courage. MacKay, Beiglee (the son of the producer) and Abele are wonderful in their key supporting roles. Their professional costumes give them

even more stage presence! This presentation is true to the original script. In fact it is so true that it includes the Jitterbug scene (a subplot) and song that was not included in the popular movie. The energetic Jitterbugs are a welcome part of the Mudds’ presentation. The evil character in this piece is the Wicked Witch of the West. Emilie Ritchie can take a bow for her performance in a demanding role. Her “cackle” is suitably shrill! This is an ensemble presentation meaning I can’t name everyone. But for me some performances worthy of note were Lydia Charron, who does double duty in two important roles as the Wizard and Professor Marvel, Esme Purdy as Nikko the Monkey and Abigail Moore-Crispin as Dorothy’s Aunt Em. The Kansas farmhouse crashes in Munchkinland, part of the world of Oz. Hard to choose who is best among the Munchkins, Monkeys and Jitterbugs. All of them provide excellent support for the main characters. Of course songs make the Wizard of Oz. Dorothy’s opening rendition of (Somewhere) Over the Rainbow along with the classic We’re Off to See the Wizard and the triumphant Ding Dong the Witch Is Dead are all very well done. They are among

17 separate numbers. I mentioned the Shakespearean connection to this particular version. The Mudds’ Youth Theatre is also well-known for tackling the difficult material produced by the great English bard, William Shakespeare. They presented Othello in 2013 and last fall offered A Midsummer Night’s Dream. I will admit my preference is for the more mainstream winter presentations the youth troupe does. Their inaugural show was Bugsy Malone Jr. in February 2009. There were three performances of Wizard of Oz last weekend. Tickets are still available for the three remaining presentations which are tonight (Thursday, Feb. 26) and Friday (Feb. 27) evening at 7 p.m. along with a matinee Saturday, Feb. 28 at 2 p.m. The regular ticket price is $10 but for tonight only a special $5 entry fee is in effect. Tickets can be purchased at Read’s Book Shop and Coffee Bar, 135 Bridge Street, Carleton Place or at the door. For ticket information, call 613-257-7323. Anyone wishing to find more details about the Mississippi Mudds and their productions, past and future, should visit the website: www.mississippimudds.ca. Submitted by Jeff Maguire on behalf of the Mississippi Mudds.

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Be safe on area snowmobile trails, use them responsibly Heather Sansom

Recently, I spent a lunch break skiing on some of our snowmobile trails, when I saw some shiny items sticking out of the snow. I was heading onto a bit of a downhill stretch, so I was concerned about slowing down and not being tripped by items in the trail. I stopped to see what they were and quickly discovered I had spotted the beginning of a trail of items strewn along the trail. Luckily, the weather has been warm and we have not had a recent snowfall, so the items were clearly visible. What I found was an assortment of tools and a fourinch hunting blade. Imagine if I had fallen while going down that hill, not knowing there was a four-inch blade in the snow? It was upright, point up, handle down. What about a child or a dog? What if someone’s sled track spat up objects like these and flung them into the snowmobile passengers behind them? I was out skiing in Limerick Forest the previous week and found similar

items on one of the trails. Please use trails responsibly. Please tie down your repair kits well, so that even if they leave your sled, they are in a secure ant tumble proof wrapping. If you had an accident yourself and your repair items went flying in all directions like this, you could injure yourself. I felt responsible for the safety of others, having discovered the danger people were in with these items. I had a hard time figuring out how to bring all that junk back out of the trail though, especially the knife. Since I was just having a quick ski on my lunch break, I wasn’t wearing proper ski gear. I was wearing jeans and wind-pants, both of which had pockets. I could put most things in my pockets safely. How exactly do you carry an open four-inch blade safely when you are skiing and could fall on it? It would have been too dangerous to put unsheathed in any of my pockets. I decided to ski slowly, and carry it blade down against my ski pole. If you see items on trail,

please don’t whiz by as if it is not your responsibility. In this selfcentred individualist/consumerist culture, there is a cultural tendency to stay focused on ourselves. But out here and on the trail, we are a community. We all benefit from the privilege of trails and the wellbeing

that recreation on trails brings to our lives. We can only keep the experience good, if we think like a community and act as if we are responsible for leaving things safe for others, and a little better than we found them. I like to hike and snowshoe in the Adirondacks. In wilderness areas like Adirondack

or Gatineau Park, there is a trail etiquette: you take out everything you took in. You leave it better than you found it. That means that even if you personally didn’t litter, a member of your species clan did. It’s your responsibility to pack that garbage back out. Stowing your gear responsibly

means packing in up so that if the worst happened, it would be fine. Don’t let a little hurry or a moment of laziness change or end someone’s life. Heather Sansom is a Kemptville resident and equestrian and fitness coach who owns www. equifitt.com.

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While out skiing on snowmobile trails recently, Kemptville resident Heather Sansom found a number of tools, as well as a four-inch hunting blade, above, on her travels. Snowmobilers and users of the trail are reminded to tie down repair kits well to ensure the safety of others.

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were off school. So it was usually done on a Saturday when every hand could help. As for my sister Audrey and me, there was little we could do, other than make sure the barn cats were kept out of the little black ice house. Mother lived in constant dread that a few of them would get in and burrow into the fresh sawdust and do the unspeakable, contaminating the ice that would soon line the walls and fill the floor space. And when Father thought there was enough sawdust to do the job, it all had to be moved into the icehouse. It was piled high up the walls, like pastry in a pie shell, and there would be a good foot layer on the floor. Whatever was left over was piled against one wall away from the small slit of a door. My brother Everett said this was the hardest job because there was no light in the icehouse and everything was done by feel. Father sometimes hung a lantern on a nail from a rafter, but it did little more than cast shadows. The sawdust was clean and fluffy and gave off the most wonderful smell of freshly sawn wood, which of course it was. Father would check the roof to make sure it was tightly sealed and that no rain would get in. The roof slanted to the ground on one side so that the snow would slide off easily. It would never do to add moisture to the fresh sawdust before it came in contact with the ice. And then when the sawdust had all been moved inside, the door was shut tightly and the wood slide lock put in place to keep everything dry until Father was ready to haul in the ice. And then the waiting game began. The winter, I used to think was half over before Father was able to bring in the blocks of ice from the Bonnecherre River. The water had to be frozen solid and Father liked to take the blocks from the centre where it ran deepest and clearest.

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Dreaming of London My brief encounter with the lovely lady left me thinking about London which, undoubtedly, is my favourite city in the world. “Wouldn’t it be lovely to be in London today,” I thought, reminding myself that the previous day it was a pleasant 9C in the British capital. I know because I had watched Arsenal cruise past Middlesbrough 2-0 in the English FA Cup on television on that Sunday. Kathleen and I had laughed because most of the crowd were bundled up in heavy coats, wearing toques, mufflers and gloves. “That’s T-shirt weather here,” I chuckled. With the wind chill it was -40C in eastern Ontario at the time we watched the football match. A nearly 50 degree slide. The moderate temperatures aren’t among the top reasons I love London. But when it’s mid-February in our part of the world the weather suddenly shoots to the top of the list. There’s a TV ad running at present that claims 85 per cent of vacationers travel to places they have already visited. That doesn’t surprise me! If you enjoy a particular place, why wouldn’t you return? For me, London is the best possible example of a place I could return to time after time, year after year and never get enough of the place. Kathy and I have travelled there 20 times over the years and, collectively, we have spent more than six months in the city. It’s unlikely I will ever match my Carleton Place friend Bob Stacey for visits to London. Bob has been there more than 40 times. There is so much to see and do. The fabulous West End theatre district (we love the historic old theatres), the famous pubs (there are more than 40,000 in Central London alone), walking the Embankment (two days’ work in and of itself), the parks (London is one of the greenest capitals in the world) and the myriad museums and historic sites. Most of London’s museums, including the massive British Museum in the delightful Bloomsbury district, offer free admission with the exception of special displays. It takes several days to completely tour the British Museum with its more than three miles of corridors. A walk along the tree-lined streets of Holland Park or shopping in trendy Chelsea is a great way to soak up some of the atmosphere in cosmopolitan London. We also love the street markets including Portobello Road in Not-

Regular visitor After spending so much time there I am no longer a tourist when we go to London. I am a regular visitor and the city is now a comfortable place with many familiar places that Kathy and I always return to because we enjoy them so much. Favourite restaurants, pubs, theatres and landmarks such as Westminster Abbey and smaller St. Margaret’s Church, where my maternal grandmother was baptised (both on Parliament Square) are “can’t misses” for us. People often ask me to name my favourite place in London. That’s a difficult one, because there are so many. But if I am forced to pick just one then I will say that walking on the flagstones along the River Thames in the shadow of spectacular Tower Bridge is definitely at the top of my list of favourite London locations. With the historic Tower of London behind, the odd architecture of London City Hall on the south bank opposite and the light cruiser HMS Belfast (she fired some of the first salvos on D-Day) permanently anchored to the west of Tower Bridge, that viewing point is impressive, to say the least. Of all London’s green spaces there’s no question that one of our favourite destinations – especially for Kathy – is expansive Regent’s Park. When they’re at their height the roses in Queen Mary’s Gardens, within the park boundaries, are a fragrant delight. Amid the hustle and bustle of frantic Central London, Regent’s Park is an island of sanity for anyone who goes there. If you want to enjoy some substantial English fare and sip a real ale from one of the country’s excellent breweries then I always recommend the pubs near Trafalgar Square, especially those close to Charing Cross and Embankment stations. You will have the opportunity to mix with businesspeople, regular customers (the pub will be their “local”) and a cross-section of tourists from around the world. The conversation is always lively in one of London’s fabulous public or free houses. So, after speaking to the pleasant lady from London recently I was left longing for another visit to England’s intriguing capital.

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ting Hill, Camden and Borough (in Southwark near London Bridge) to name three. When people hear about my enthusiasm for London some scoff and say, “Why don’t you move there then!” “That’s not the point,” I answer. “If I actually lived there I think the bloom would come off the rose.” “London is a place to visit. I wouldn’t want to live there.” The reality is that if I lived there I would no longer have the thrill of travelling to England, enjoying a stay in London and then branching out to visit other places in the United Kingdom, Ireland or continental Europe.

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I was heading in to see my mother in her retirement residence in Stittsville on Family Day when I encountered a tall, elegant lady slowly making her way along the hallway with the aid of a walker. Her face lit up when she saw me coming and she offered a jaunty “Good morning.” Then she pointed at me and said “Arsenal!” Little wonder considering I was wearing a sweatshirt with that single word – Arsenal – in letters two inches high. I stopped and we had a nice chat. Her English accent was unmistakeable! Turns out the lady is a native of London, England and, like me, she is a fan of Arsenal Football Club of the English Premier League. For the uninitiated Arsenal is a soccer team who are usually counted among the top four clubs in the country. I asked her what area of the city she is from and she proudly stated, “I grew up in north London.” Not surprising then that she’s an Arsenal fan. The team is the pride of north London. Unless you’re a Tottenham Hotspur supporter that is! “It’s so nice to be reminded of Arsenal and London,” she offered. “We used to listen to George Allison broadcasting Gunners’ (the team’s nickname) games on radio every Saturday. “Do you remember him,” she asked. “That was before my time,” replied. “I’ve only been an Arsenal supporter since the early 1990s.” “Oh yes, he was a very good broadcaster,” she enthused. “And Arsenal was always at the top.” She was dating herself actually! Allison, a journalist and sportsman was the first ever sports commentator for the BBC. He later served as Arsenal’s long-time manager (1934-1947). He died in 1957 at age 73. I was just a little boy at the time. I went on to tell her that our team of choice “has plenty of competition these days.” Included are London rivals Chelsea and Tottenham, the two Manchester teams (City and United) and Liverpool Football Club. Southampton also has to be mentioned at present based on their strong performance this season. “Oh, how I would love to go back to London,” she lamented. “But I have no family or friends left there now. Besides, I couldn’t go anyway,” she added, indicating her walker. “I’m sure you have many pleasant memories,” I said, noticing she had become downcast. She brightened and said, “Oh yes, I will always love London. It’s my hometown! “Sometimes I dream I am back home,” she offered. I promised to update her on Arsenal the next time we meet in the residence. “That would be lovely,” she replied, smiling broadly.

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Full Circle Theatre offers movie thrills, musical excitement, vaudeville and more in March

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After a jam-packed February that saw exciting music, engaging movies and a 40 per cent audience increase over last season for BarnDoor Productions’ (BDP) winter show – one which was acclaimed as “brilliant” and “the best production I’ve ever seen” by a number of audience members – Full Circle Theatre (FCT) will be back in action for an even busier March. Film Night International (FiNI) presents two exceptional films on March 4 and 25. The first is the acclaimed The Theory of Everything. Lead actor Eddie Redmayne has won the Best Actor Academy Award for his portrayal of physicist Stephen Hawking in this movie. Then on March 25, FiNI returns with The 100 Year Old Man Who Climbed Out Of The Window And Disappeared, a Swedish comedy involving a 100year-old man on an adventure, a gang of criminals, a suitcase stuffed with cash and an elephant. Showtimes are 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. for both. The Academy for Musical Theatre continues their spring workshop for young people every Monday, with performances of In The Hood, The Story of Robin And Marian slated for early May. Information on their summer workshops at FCT can be found at www.musictheatre.ca. Music takes the spotlight toward the end of the month with Charles MacPhail Productions bringing multiple Juno Award winner Stephen Fearing to Full

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High school drama and more at Full Circle in March: Student performers watch their fellows on stage from the tech booth at Full Circle Theatre during last year’s Spring Thaw High School Drama Festival, Circle Theatre on Tuesday, March 24. This should be a sold-out event, so get to www.shadowfax.on.ca soon to book tickets. On March 28, it’s local legend Chris Angel, who brings his powerful voice and fiery guitar to FCT to celebrate his third CD. Chris (who was part of BDP’s August: Osage County this month) is rated as the #1 singer/songwriter on

while student technicians run the show. The 2015 Spring Thaw Festival will be just one of the events featured at Perth’s Full Circle Theatre during the month of March.

ReverbNation right now and his performances live up to that. Tickets are available at www.ticketsplease.ca. The third annual Spring Thaw High School Drama Festival hits the stage on March 12 and 13 this year, as some of the best regional high school theatre talent bring their Sears Drama Festival productions together for a first public viewing before the Sears Festival itself.

It has proven to be a sold-out, immensely popular event, as young people get to meet, compare notes, and learn, while audiences get to see some extraordinary theatre. Tickets are at the door for that event. And finally, it’s a very special, once only, never to be repeated celebration. In April of 1915, Col. J. M. Balderson opened the 1,100-seat Balderson The-

atre in Perth, an elegant vaudeville/ movie/live performance theatre that ran until 1958, when television finally closed its doors. One-hundred and fourteen seats from that very theatre are currently installed in the Full Circle Theatre and BarnDoor Productions will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of those seats, and of the Balderson Theatre (now the Home Hardware Furniture store downtown), with the return of vaudeville to Perth. The central attraction of the night will be The Vintage Variety Vaudeville Revue, whose pre-Christmas show at FCT delighted all, and who are returning with a new show for the spring. Along with that, Perth’s own Jamie Campbell will perform Vaudeville’s Back In Town, his tribute to the Balderson Theatre and BDP’s Marks Brothers Melodrama will present some special scenes from the repertoire of Perth’s Marks Brother Dramatic Company, whose home stage was the Balderson. In addition to all that, there will be special displays of Balderson Theatre and Marks Brothers memorabilia, some of which has never been seen before. All of that will take place on March 27, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Information, including how to get tickets for all of these events and much more is at www.barndoorproductions. ca. Submitted by BarnDoor Productions.

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salute their courage, strength and determination to change things so that future generations of women can choose to live meaningful lives in every way. This special day is also an opportunity for men and women to look to the future. It is a time to stop and think about ways to improve the status of women in developed and developing countries. It is an invitation to think about how to end the discrimination, inequality, abuse and violence of which they are still victims in many places around the world, including here at home. March 8 is also the perfect time to celebrate women, irrespective of their nationality, religion, language, economic status or political convictions.

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Petra Graber of The Good Food Company was named the Carleton Place & District Chamber of Commerceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2014 Business Person of the Year at a special gala celebration on Friday night, Oct. 24. She received her award from Chamber president Donna MacDonald, left, and 2013 winner Wally Thorbjornsson.

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Petra Graber of The Good Food Company has been given the Carleton Place & District Chamber of Commerceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highest award for 2014. Graber was named Business Person of the Year during the Chamberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Business Awards of Excellence Gala, held Friday, Oct. 24 at the town hall auditorium. Graber was selected for demonstrating excellence in business operations, including financial management, environmental practices, customer service and sales and marketing, and she has a strong track record of community involvement and support. For 17 years The Good Food Company has been a gem of Carleton Place, appealing to and drawing customers from neighbouring and distant communities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know!â&#x20AC;? Chamber president Donna

MacDonald said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been turned around at the door on several occasions because there just wasnĂt any room.â&#x20AC;? MacDonald co-emceed the gala with Roger Wills of Auctions R Us. The Good Food Company started out selling savoury and sweet baked goods at two local farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; markets, and so fittingly, MacDonald said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the business continues to support and focus on seasonal menus highlighting local produce.â&#x20AC;? Whenever possible the 28-seat cafĂŠ supports local community groups and supplies gift certificate donations for charity events and fundraisers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Staff is loyal, long-term and make up an extended family unit committed to working around each otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s personal needs, as well as the needs of the business,â&#x20AC;? MacDonald said.

Allison Adamovits M.S.W, R.S.W. is the Psychotherapist/Owner of the Carleton Place Positive Change Centre which oďŹ&#x20AC;ers personal counselling, family mediation, conďŹ&#x201A;ict resolution, parenting strategies and grief/cancer counselling. Allison holds a Bachelorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; degree in Psychology, a Bachelorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in Social Work and a Mastersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; degree in Social Work. She is a member in good standing of the Ontario Association of Social Workers and the Lanark County Collaborative Family Law Assocâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;n. She is registered and accredited with the Ontario College of Social Workers. She has over 26 years experience in all aspects of child, teen, couple, parental and family counselling. Allison has expertise in: Child Development and Behaviour, Interpersonal & Family Dynamics, Family Violence, Dealing with Cancer, and the Dynamics of Single-parent/ blended/foster and adoptive Families. She works with all major E.A.P. programs and most insurance companies. Allison is also a Licensed Lay Minister with the United Church of Canada and can oďŹ&#x20AC;er counselling from a Christian perspective. Check out her website:

Angie has been with A&B Ford as Parts Manager in Smiths Falls for 10 years. 2015 bring many changes in the automotive field including the aluminum body F-150-lighter but every bit as capable! Also we have the redesigned Edge arriving soon. Stop in to see our newly renovated show room, call or check out our website at www.abford.com. You can also follow us on

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The Good Food Company recycles 75 per cent of its business waste. As well, the venue was furnished with used furniture and equipment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And the employer has always paid the staff more than herself,â&#x20AC;? MacDonald said. Graber doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make much more than minimum wage. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thank you so much!â&#x20AC;? Graber said. Although she had no idea what she wanted to do with her life, Graber never planned on opening a restaurant. However, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I always loved to eat,â&#x20AC;? she said with a laugh. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I still love to eat.â&#x20AC;? The Good Food Company has become her home. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love it, and I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t imagine being anywhere else,â&#x20AC;? Graber said. Each day she tries â&#x20AC;&#x153;to create a little oasis for people to escape and enjoy great food.â&#x20AC;? R0023118043_0226

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Perth’s WOWfit celebrates women every day of the year. Located in Perth at 77 Gore St., it’s heading into its second year of business. Owner Sue Bulley says it’s a full service gym that is dedicated to the wellness of women. “We offer a comfortable atmosphere where women of all ages and sizes and fitness levels can focus on improving their health,” she said. “Our trainers understand the unique challenges that women face and we are dedicated to providing a supportive environment to improve your health through nutrition, exercise and lifestyle management.” Not only is there a full circuit of cardio-vascular equipment, but also strength and conditioning sessions and personal trainers can help you get on the right nutritional path. “We are also very proud of our involvement in our community and in the past year have held events to support our local food bank, Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Terry Fox Foundation as well as Breast Cancer research and Lanark County Interval House and of course the Angel Tree program at Christmas,” she said.

Personal trainer Buffy Armour says, “I enjoy teaching a variety of classes at WOWfit that are suitable for all ages and fitness levels in an environment that inspires health.” Karen Cardinal is another trainer who enjoys providing information, guidance as well as compassion to members. “There is a sense of camaraderie at WOWfit as we all face our challenges together,” Cardinal says. Yoga instructor Renee Villeneuve has been teaching yoga on Friday nights for over a year at this facility. “It continuously amazes me how resilient, open and kind everyone is. I feel the connectedness between staff and the members as soon as I walk in to the gym.” Danielle Wilson is another trainer who says she finds the facility to be her “happy place.” “It is a working environment where I have always felt supported, safe, empowered and free of judgment,” Wilson says. “The women I work with are extraordinary people who encourage, nurture and inspire not only their coworkers but all members of the gym.” For your own personal plan, please give any of the trainers a call at 613-466-0489 or check them out at www.perthwowfit.com.

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Tracey and Elly are often the first point of contact at Pankow Financial Solutions. With over 18 years combined service, Tracey and Elly are an invaluable resource to clients and are committed to ensuring the highest possible standards of service. Elly joined Pankow Financial Solutions in 2006. She is a graduate of distinction from Business Administration – Marketing Program at St. Lawrence College and has a wealth of experience in customer service from a variety of previous positions. Elly is very active within her community and is a key contributor to Big Daddy’s Cow Paddy fundraiser held annually near North Augusta. Tracey Pankow

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Pankow Financial Solutions Ltd. is a financial planning and investment advisory firm specializing in finding their clients the right solution to their financial, retirement, estate and investment planning needs.

Tracey started with Pankow Financial Solutions in 2004. She is responsible for the hiring and development of staff and all marketing/media relations. Tracey draws on her education and experience in small business and management in designing and implementing our client service standards and policies. Tracey is the founder and President of Together Smiths Falls which runs community events like Movies Under the Stars and Celebration of Lights. She is also sits on the board of the Downtown Business Association and is committed to making her community a better place for all.

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The women of WOWfit, Perth, offer a full healthy experience for women of all ages, shapes and sizes. They include, owner Sue Bulley, and trainers Danielle Wilson, Karen Cardinal and Buffy Armour.

You are invited to meet our members and discover what KWIB has to offer. Explore our various businesses and support our local business community.

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Local businesses acknowledged for excellence, community support ment. It didn’t take long for the pair to settle into their new home and see the good works non-profit organizations are doing locally. Over the years the golf course has made annual donations to groups such as Sole Sisters Run for Cancer Research and the food bank. It is also the chamber’s location for their annual golf tournament. The Sherman’s thanked the chamber for this honour during the Oct. 29 event. “Without your support we wouldnít be where we are,” Mr. Sherman said. “From the bottom of our hearts thank you very much for this honour,” Mrs. Sherman added.

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Dr. Eamon and Dr. Marriott are pleased to celebrate International Women’s Day with the other female entrepreneurs in the area. Dr. Marriott has been an associate in the practice since February 2013. Both Dr. Eamon and Dr. Marriott graduated from the University of Waterloo with their Advanced Certificate in Ocular Disease and Therapeutics. They enjoy treating patients of all ages, providing eye care and treatment of disorders of the eyes, including retinal photography, high tech eye wear, the latest innovations in contact lenses and therapeutics. Dr. Eamon and Dr. Marriott believe in providing care to people in need, including visits to local nursing homes and schools, as well as being involved in providing eye care overseas with Optometry Giving Sight. In December, Dr. Marriott traveled to Jodhpur, India as part of an international clinic team, where over the two week period, they were able to provide free eye exams and glasses to thousands of people. Dr. Eamon and Dr. Marriott live in Kemptville. In Dr. Eamon’s free time, she enjoys travelling, hiking and snowboarding, while Dr. Marriott is a big fan of Cross-Fit and road cycling.

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Doing business is all about giving back to the community what it gives to you. Those were the thoughts of this year’s Smiths Falls and District Chamber of Commerce award recipients for Business and Business Persons of the Year. “The thing that makes Smiths Falls sensational is the people and over the years these people have become our family,” said Jean Sherman who alongside her husband, Dave were acknowledged as Business Persons of the Year. The couple has been operating Lombard Glen Golf & Country Club since 1997 when they moved to the area for what was thought to be a short term working engage-

www.perthphysiotherapy.ca 3 locations in Perth and Westport Call or email for details: 613-267-6789 info@perthphysiotherapy.ca

Registered Physiotherapist Catherine Ball opened Perth Physiotherapy 7 years ago and the business now operates out of 3 locations. The main office is at 3 Beckwith Street East and a second location in Perth will open March 3 at the newly expanded PAC (Perth Athletic centre) gym in Perth. The third clinic is within the CPHC Family Health Team at 79 Bedford Street in Westport. Perth Physiotherapy offers physiotherapy assessment and treatment to people of all ages with sports injuries, orthopedic and neurological conditions. The business is able to direct bill to private health insurance companies, OHIP, DVA, WSIB and is registered with FSCO to provide services to MVA (Motor Vehicle Accident) victims. In conjunction with Shawn Tumer, Orthopedic Technician, Perth Physiotherapy offers custom and ‘off the shelf’ braces Back row: Darryl Barker, PTA; Sarah Foster, RMT; and orthotics. Pilates classes are offered 4 times per week Lynn McNames, PTA; & Matt Rice, PT and registered massage therapy is available at both Perth Front row: Tawnya Graham, Office Admin; Catherine Ball, PT; locations. Andrea Picket, PT & Danielle Mingeleinckx, PT Lee-Ann is happy to call the Carleton Place area home for 25 years. She has enjoyed all that a small community has to offer, including excellent schools, great restaurants and shopping and most important wonderful people. After owning and managing numerous businesses in Ottawa West and Carleton Place, five plus years ago she decided to pursue her passion and become a Realtor. Most recently Lee-Ann has acquired her Senior Agent designation and is “Making Seniors Matter Again” She has the professional tools, connections to experts and excellence of service for those in the mature and senior market. Lee-Ann also has a keen interest in working with first time homebuyers, getting them in the Real Estate Market, so they can enjoy the life long benefits of owning their own home. Her extensive knowledge and experience in Interior Design and Decor will benefit you whether it be in staging your home for re-sale, or finding your dream home. When not working with her clients Lee-Ann can be found enjoying her membership with the Captain Hooper Chapter IODE, golfing at one of the areas many courses, cheering on the Sens, or spending time developing her flower gardens. As a recent satisfied Seller will testify “ Real Estate is not a business for Lee-Ann, it is a Passion”

LEE-ANN IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ADVICE, SERVICE AND TO SHARE HER KNOWLEDGE OF WHERE WE LIVE, WORK AND PLAY

Lee-Ann Legault Sales Representative

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Cathie’s warm and professional approach to Local Real Estate together with her past experience and local connections in the Perth and Smiths Falls retail markets has proven to be a successful mix!! Honest and hardworking, Cathie will guide you carefully through the purchase of your home. With an eye to detail...her quick and easy pointers to enhance the look of your home for re-sale is just part of what she offers you.

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Local realtor, Pauline Aunger, has many irons in the fire Pauline Aunger has been involved in the real estate profession as a realtor for over 38 years, and is an awardwinning Broker. She is the Broker of Record for Royal LePage Advantage real estate with offices in Perth and Smiths Falls. In 1993 she purchased the first Royal LePage franchise in Canada. She will be the 2015 President of the Canadian Real Estate Association. CREA is a trade association with over 109,000 members throughout Canada. She was the 2009 President of the Ontario Real Estate Association and is a past President of the local Rideau St. Lawrence Real Estate Board. She has served on committees at all three boards for over 30 years. She

served as a governor on the Ontario Realtor Care Foundation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I will chair the meetings of our board of directors, represent the association at functions and will be the spokesperson for CREA,â&#x20AC;? said Aunger. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an honour and a privilege to become president of our national association representing the over 109,000 realtors across this country.â&#x20AC;? Aunger is not all business, as she enjoys her volunteer time. She is the immediate past-president of the Smiths Falls Community Theatre and was one of the founding directors. She served on the Perth and Smiths Falls Hospital Board, chairing the major gifts portion of the Capital Campaign for the Perth and Smiths Falls District

Hospital. She is also a past president of the Rideau Lakes Figure Skating Club, served as vice chair of the Lanark and Smiths Falls Housing Authority and was a member of the inaugural Crime Stoppers committee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love being part of a great community,â&#x20AC;? Aunger said as to her motivation behind her community work. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a child, my father introduced me to volunteering and stressed how important it was to give back to a town that has given so much to me. Hopefully, I make a difference or help to make positive change in the organizations that I volunteer with.â&#x20AC;? Aunger admits she wishes for more free time to volunteer to other com-

mittees and organizations that interest her. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a volunteer, I have always felt that I get back more than I give,â&#x20AC;? she said. Aunger has been honoured by the local chamber of commerce as the Business Person of the Yr in 2002 and the recipient of the Canadian Real Estate Association Individual PAC Achievement Award. She is a member of the Rideau St. Lawrence Real Estate Board REALTOR wall of fame. Married for over 40 years to Peter Aunger, she is the proud mother of Ryan and Jenn and the delighted nana of Nathan, Leah, Grace and Amelia. Her daughter is also a realtor.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;To say that I am thrilled that my daughter, Jenn, is following in my career path would be an understatement. It is an absolute pleasure to work with her and watch her excel at her profession,â&#x20AC;? said Aunger. Jenn is a volunteer both in the community and with real estate presently serving as a director on the local real estate board, as well as the chair of the Ontario Real Estate Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Young Professional Network. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have always been grateful to have a wonderful career in this area â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not many people who get to say every day â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I love what I do! As well I have always been gratified to call this home.â&#x20AC;?

HERITAGE PERTH CHRISTMAS HOUSE TOUR December 5 & 6, 2015

This entertaining and educational, charitable event is produced by the Canadian Federation of University Women, Perth and District, showcasing Perth and areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest and unique homes, beautifully decorated for Christmas. Through the efforts of many volunteers and our wonderful corporate community, over $150,000 has been donated in the form of education awards to deserving women and local literacy programmes. Amazing! If you are interested in having your home on the tour, learning more about the awards, or sponsorship and advertising opportunities please contact me at barbara-shepherd@coldwellbanker.ca or 613 326-1361.

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Kathy enjoys meeting and working with her clients in the area, and attending community functions and activities. Kathy is married to her husband Bob, and has two teenagers: Tyler, 19 and Monica, 17.

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Dennis Burn of Leatherworks Catering presented Beth Portt of The Blossom Shop with the Employee of the Year award. Nominated by their peers, the award recognizes an individual who clearly demonstrates loyalty, exceptional performance and an overall contribution to their organization. Portt, a graduate of the Horticultural program at Algonquin College in Ottawa, came to work at the Blossom Shop 31 years ago. “She is responsible for The Blossom Shop’s fabulous seasonal window displays,” MacDonald said, “and she always gives 110 per cent.” According to owner Yvonne

Kilpatrick: “Without Beth and her exceptional qualities the business would not be where it is today.” “Even though I don’t live in town, Carleton Place is home to me,” Portt said. She thanked the Kilpatrick family for its support and mentorship. The Blossom Shop has been serving Carleton Place since 1980. Five other individuals were nominated to be Employee of the Year: Joelle Swinwood - CP Rentals & Property Management; Kylie Fox - Stonefields Heritage Inn; Nicolas Porcari - Cody Party; Sarah McKay - Keill and Associates; and Tracy Burgess - Carleton Refrigeration, Heating and Air Conditioning Ltd.

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Stacey has been working at the office on Lorne Street since 2002. Over the years, she has told the exceptional stories of communities throughout Lanark, Leeds and Grenville. She has been dedicated to her home community of Smiths Falls for several years now, and has truly enjoyed shining a light on what makes Smiths Falls sensational. Stacey graduated from Humber College’s print and broadcast program in 2002 and was blessed to be able to return home to eastern Ontario from Toronto. If you have a story idea you would like to share with Stacey, please call her at 613-283-3182 ext. 166 or email INSIDE sroy@perfprint.ca. ottawavalley

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Change a life â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Consider the LAWS adoption program Perth Pet Valu and Almonte Pet Valu continue to team up support for the Lanark Animal Welfare Society (LAWS) by providing in-store adoption opportunities. The adoption fees generated through this program will be given to LAWS. Cats who are in need of homes are available for viewing and adoption from within the stores. The cats are spayed or neutered, micro chipped, vaccinated, dewormed and treated with revolution. This year marks year three of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Buy-a-Paw, Help-a-Petâ&#x20AC;? fundraiser scheduled for the entire month of April. All proceeds from this fundraiser will go directly to LAWS. The following two Pet Valu stores are participating in the fundraiser and LAWS direct instore adoption program: Perth Pet Valu (80 Dufferin Street) and Almonte Pet Valu (429-431 Ottawa Street). Both stores continue to receive donations, and to run events on behalf of LAWS. Visit a store to donate! Wish list LAWS is currently in need of the following items: Pedigree canned dog food; PC canned cat and kitten food; dog and cat medical weight scale; medical exam cabinets (metal); cat scratchers for cages (available online at

www.stretchandscratch.com); liquid laundry detergent; bleach; snow shovels; non-clumping cat litter; office paper (legal and letter size); stamps; gift certificates (Staples, Canadian Tire, The Home Depot, TSC Stores, Home Hardware, Walmart). From all the staff and animals at LAWS, we thank the community for their generous donations and support.

This weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s featured pets Parker When Parker arrived at the shelter he was very sick, and remained in ICU for many months. Now fully recovered his huge heart is extremely appreciative of LAWS care â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Parker actively seeks attention with his new found energy. He is definitely ready to be selected into his forever home. Parker seemed lofty and dignified during his recovery, however he is a barrel of laughs. Parker has taken to batting heads for attention so you best beware when looking at the kitty

This Weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pets in his lower bunk! Baggins Baggins has been with LAWS since early November and despite her beautiful appearance she arrived quite angry. It was as if she felt abandoned. Unfortunately, Bagginâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s owner was required to leave the country and Baggins was left behind. Baggins took time to adjust to the shelter environment and come out of her shell to display her wonderful personality. She enjoys to cuddle on occasion and for a princess she can be quite playful. Baggins is ready to find her forever person.

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terms with his dad being Lou, and hates him unabashedly. During one of Louâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s huge parties he gets shot. To save him Nick and Jacob drag him into the hot tub. The plan is to go back in time and stop the shooter, but they end up in the future instead. 2025 is a strange place, but if the hot tub sent them here it can only mean this is when the killer is from. Lou, Nick and Jacob are joined by Adam Jr. (Adam Scott) in their quest to find Louâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s killer. Jokes are made, lessons are learned and the audience left early. (For some unfathomable reason John Cusack decided not to do this sequel). We all knew this was going to be a bad film. Me and the other two people in the theatre knew it. The director knew it. You could

even tell that the cast knew it. I think they tried to go with it. I think they tried to make a film so bad it would come out the other side and be funny. It just didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get there. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the filmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s whole problem. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on the edge of being funny, but it never ever gets there. Rob Corddry is funny. Craig Robinson is funny. Clark Duke is funny. Adam Scott is funny. It just goes to show you it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter how funny your cast is because a bad movie is still going to be a bad movie. I was kind of hoping thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be enough chemistry between them to make this film at least watchable, but it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t to be. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re almost funny, and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s definitely a spark of chemistry between these guys, but they fail to pull it off. If you were thinking, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hey itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s February and maybe a comedy might provide some relief from the misery of winter,â&#x20AC;? Hot Tub Time Machine 2 is not going to do that. Though to be fair Hot Tub Time Machine wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have either. Mark Haskinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; column is a regular feature.

seeking a forever home without other cats. Despite being feline antisocial, Shatara is very eloquent with her love and affectionate toward people.

Chico Chico is a one-year-old male Siberian Husky mix who weighs about 70 pounds. For anyone seeking an energetic canine companion, this handsome young man is seeking his forever home. For more information on him, email shelter@lanarkanimals.ca or visit lanarkanimals.ca. Thank you for your continued support. Follow us if you like on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ contact the shelter at shelter@ lanarkanimals or if you have any lanarkanimals.ca or by calling questions or concerns, please 613-283-9308.

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Award-winning musical The Last Five Years comes to Perth Jason Robert Brownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s awardwinning contemporary musical The Last Five Years tells the emotionally powerful story of two twenty-something New Yorkers who dive head-first into a marriage, stirred by the optimism that comes with finding oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;soul mate.â&#x20AC;?

Funny, intimate, and heartachingly honest, with an exquisite romantic score, The Last Five Years takes a bold look at one young coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s belief that love can conquer all challenges. A beautiful strings orchestra â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including violin, cello, piano,

bass and guitar â&#x20AC;&#x201C; adds a thrilling musical dimension to this exciting evening at the theatre. Local talents Aidan Shenkman (AMT and countless local piano performances), and Justice Tremblay (PAMT and Orion) fresh from the successful Ottawa production of Next To Normal, take

on the roles of Cathy Hiatt, the struggling actress, and Jamie Wellerstein, a rising novelist. The multi-talented Adam Reid will play bass and piano, and local favourite Conlan Flynn will thrill the audience with his superb guitar skills. Veteran musical theatre director and Perth resident C. Lee Bates (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and last seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wildly successful

Little Women) helms this brilliant live musical. The Last Five Years explores adult situations using adult language. Skip the movie but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss this stunning stage experience! Two nights only at Perthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Studio Theatre, March 6 and 7 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available through www.ticketsplease.ca. Special advance ticket pricing: Buy one, get a second ticket at half-price. Student pricing is

available. Recommended for mature students. The Last Five Years is an indie women production, providing support for mental health education, research and treatment by directing proceeds to The Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health, which also serves Lanark County. Next To Normal raised $15,500. Submitted by Paul Joyce on behalf of the Studio Theatre.

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The following are highlights of the regular United Counties of Leeds and Grenville council meeting held on Thursday, Feb. 19. Joint municipal council workshops on the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Official Plan project are being held March 5 and 6. Local municipal councils are invited to attend one of two final joint local municipal council workshops to provide valuable input into the project. Sessions will include a presentation and discussion of any changes made to the initial draft Official Plan since its release last October. Any changes to the initial draft will be based on input received from local municipalities, stakeholders, individuals and the province. A public meeting will be held

Thursday, March 19 at 9 a.m. in the counties council chambers in order for the public to provide comments on the Official Plan. Numbers up for household hazardous waste events United Counties of Leeds and Grenville household hazardous waste day events held last August and September experienced an increase in vehicles. In a report presented to the Committee of the Whole, overall attendance was up by 100 vehicles over the 2013 attendance figures. The events are open to all Leeds and Grenville residents, including the Towns of Prescott and Gananoque. Just over 1,000 vehicles brought materials for disposal. Events were held at county

patrol garages in Lansdowne, Frankville, Spencerville and Kemptville. Reimbursement of Countiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; expenses now comes from two provincial agencies Phase 1 waste removal costs are handled by Ontario Stewardship; Phase 2 waste is handled by the Recycling Council of Ontario. Upcoming meetings Committee of the whole on Tuesday, March 3; joint services committee on Wednesday, March 4; counties council on Thursday, March 19. All meetings begin at 9 a.m. in the council chambers at 25 Central Avenue, Brockville. Submitted by the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville.

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St. Vincent takes over the Station Theatre this weekend has to no choice but to rely on Vincent for help. Reviewer Chris Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Dowd had a lot of good things to say about the film: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Imagine Herman Blume from Rushmore if he were even crankier, broke, drunker and even more irresponsible, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vincent, played with ease by Bill Murray...It seems like the role heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been gearing up to play ever since his career was given an energy boost in Wes Andersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aforementioned film.â&#x20AC;? Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dowdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s review at the time of the Toronto International Film Festival had good things to say about the other lead actors too: â&#x20AC;&#x153;McCarthy pleasantly

dials things way down, showing that she has more tricks up her sleeve than just the usual comedic ticsâ&#x20AC;ŚShe has a genuine screen presence...and it bodes well for a diverse array of roles down the line. Meanwhile, newcomer Lieberher is not only well at ease with co-star Murray, he gives the quip-ready, self-aware and smart kid enough heart that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never obnoxious.â&#x20AC;? Come make up your own mind about this film; share the experience with friends and family in the comfort of the Station Theatre on Friday, Feb. 27 and Saturday, Feb. 28. Tickets for the movie, sold only at the door for cash, at 53 Victoria Avenue,

are $10 for adults and $5 for students (with ID). Time: 7:30 p.m. Note: Rating 14A â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Contains sexual content. We invite patrons to attend this monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exciting film offering and to stay tuned to all our future offerings, such as the visit of the Robert Fontaine Quartet on March 21 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jazz Goes to the Movies,â&#x20AC;? the first of our new music series. Please keep in touch by signing up for our enewsletter through a visit to our webpage at smithsfallstheatre. com or by joining us on Facebook (Smiths Falls Community Theatre). Submitted by the Smiths Falls Community Theatre.

OPP warn of solicitors posing as hydro inspectors The Lanark County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is advising the community to be aware of persons posing as furnace inspectors representing the Ontario Power Authority. A woman in the Clayton area was solicited at her front door and pressured into setting up and appointment to have her furnace and hot water tank inspected the next day. She became suspicious and Submitted photo

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contacted the Ontario Power Authority. She was advised that The Ontario Power Authority does not solicit door-to-door or by phone and does not hire anybody to do so for them. The woman was able to cancel the appointment before they attended her residence again. She was not able to identify the contract company. People should always ask for identification before open-

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to push aside St. Valentine and make room for another saint this weekend. Bill Murray, starring as Vincent MacKenna â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the title character in our next movie offering, St. Vincent â&#x20AC;&#x201C; will be here to entertain film goers along with an allstar cast. Vincent is a crusty old Vietnam vet whose wild life style has left him without money or future. Things change when his new next-door neighbourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s son, Oliver (Jaeden Lieberher), needs a babysitter and Vince is willing enough to take the kid on for a fee. From that self-serving act, an unexpected friendship forms as Vincent and Oliver find much of their needs fulfilled by the other. Oliver is undergoing a painful phase in his life, desperately searching for something to take his mind off of his troubles. His concerns are very real; his parents have just divorced, and he is not sure how to cope with the massive changes coming about in his life. Just when he fears he will never find a way to move forward, he links up with an unlikely ally, the intimidating war vet next door who, for all his faults, knows how to weather the storms of life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;St Vincentâ&#x20AC;? takes Oliver along on his trips to the racetrack, strip club and dive bar, and an unlikely friendship is born. Later, when things take a turn for the worse for Vince, both of them find the best in each other. The man is a mentor to the boy in his hedonistic way, and Oliver sees the good in Vincent that no one else can.

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Posted speed limits are for ideal road, weather conditions only “Hi Brian, How can I increase the back pressure of my 2011 Kia Forte gas pedal? I have trouble hearing and feeling the engine revs in order to make smooth shifts. I drive with the radio off, which helps. Is it a matter of increasing the spring tension of the pedal?” Thanks, K Unfortunately the gas pedal effort for your car is determined mainly by the throttle-body plate spring (which is a non-serviceable part of that component) as well as the light mechanism on the pedal. Even if you could obtain a stronger spring that would fit, you risk the possibility of engine stalling if the throttle closes too quickly/hard when letting off the gas pedal. If the Forte is equipped with a tachometer, you could become accustomed to using it to smooth out your shifts. If not, it is a relatively easy and inexpensive accessory to obtain and have installed. “Hi Brian, I was returning from Cobourg to Lanark County recently and both lanes had not been well cleared, with tracks in both of them and snow outside the tracks, in the centre between the lanes and on the shoulders. Five minutes east of Cobourg I was doing slightly over 100 km/h and being very conscious about staying in the tracks, when a short-box half-ton truck came past me a fair bit quicker than I was moving, possibly around 110. The back of the truck

had just drawn past the front of my car when he spun out, with the back quarter of the truck coming over into my lane, 20 feet ahead of my bumper. He/she regained control and carried on. My instinctive reaction was to take my foot off the gas while steering to the right onto the shoulder, into what I think was about three cm or more of snow. I managed to keep control as the car was pulled to the right, and gradually moved my car back into the lane and tracks. It had spun out to about a 30 degree off-centre direction, and I realized that if it had happened when the truck was beside me it would have struck my car in the side. Four winters ago I had my own spin out on all-season tires at low speed. I was convinced that I had lost control in an instant because I did not have winter tires and immediately bought four. The event on the 401, travelling at or slightly more than 100 km/h, would most certainly have had me losing control and ending up in the ditch, though not necessarily with the wheels facing down! Was the recent-model truck shod in winter rubber? I don’t know, but its sudden loss of control leads me to conclude that it wasn’t. This could have been much worse. For the rest of my trip to Perth, I kept well back of clusters of cars ahead of me – one spin-out and these “caravans” would instantly have become multi-car pileups.” Driver with alert guardian angel

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Thanks for sending in the tales that should ensure even those rare all-season tire diehards to improve their winter travel chances with dedicated snow tires. But even with good quality snows, driving at 100 km/h on any center-bare highway is extending your rabbit’s-foot charm to the limit. As you discovered when your tires hit the snow to the right of the track, it created a drag that’s hard to correct. And at higher speeds, the likelihoods of a roll over or major collision are much higher. We should try to think of our speed in terms of seconds or milliseconds away from disaster. The faster we go, the less time it takes to make a small path deviation. All it takes is one brief split-second of inattention or wind gust or traffic interference to end a journey. We all really need to pay heed to that oft-extended public service warning: posted speed limits are for good road and weather conditions only. If you have any questions, opinions, or stories on anything automotive please drop me a line, [By email to emc@per-

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Beavers from the Valley Highland Area came to Lower Reach Park to take part in this year’s annual Beaver Brrrr on Feb. 21. When it was time for a quick break away from the cold all the Beavers head in to the Kinsmen Community Centre at the park for some warmth and some food. Above, Reese Sonnenburg, a Beaver from Carleton Place, takes a turn on the rope table challenge.

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broken, and the door would not stay closed. A while after that show, Sam was able to replace the broken spring with the correct one, thanks to his friend Woody Seguin of Puce, Ontario. Woody had gone to the big NSRA (National Street Rod Association) “Nationals North” in Kalamazoo, Michigan, an annual gathering of literally thousands of street rodders from all over. And that’s where Woody found the part that Sam needed. It pays to have friends in this hobby! Sam purchased his 1946

on the floor. It runs well. A company purchased the Dodge stories. Email billtsherk@symflathead six was available on Company in 1928. In 1935, patico.ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 Plymouth and Dodge cars right Chrysler Canada was given the John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamup to and including 1959, and right to produce Fargo trucks, ington, Ont. N8H 3W2. Everywas finally replaced with the and did so until 1972. When one whose story is published in arrival of the over-head-valve I was a kid growing up in the my column will receive a free Slant Six in 1960. 1950s, we used to say these autographed copy of my book: Fargo trucks date back to the trucks were called Fargo be- “OLD CAR DETECTIVE FAVOURITE STORIES, 1925 to Fargo pickup about ten years 1920s, and became part of the cause they would “go far.” I’m always looking for more 1965.” ago from Vic Snowden (now Chrysler Corporation when that deceased), who got it from a Mr. Pluck who worked at the 99 CHRISTIE LAKE ROAD – PERTH ON Chrysler’s Windsor plant in K7H 3C6 the service garage. Nothing PHONE: 613-267-4200 is known of its earlier history FAX: 613-267-2964 at the time of this writing, but WEBSITE: www.lanarkcounty.ca these stories are famous for pulling long-forgotten details NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING into the light of day. PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 22 & 34 OF THE PLANNING ACT R.S.O. 1990, CH. P.13. Since buying the truck, Sam has added two new windshield CONCERNING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE 99 CHRISTIE LAKE ROAD – PERTH ON – K7H 3C6 wipers, a new top for the pickCOUNTY OF LANARK SUSTAINABLE PHONE: COMMUNITIES 613-267-4200 OFFICIAL PLAN up box, a new exhaust system, TAKE NOTICE that a Public Meeting will FAX: 613-267-2964 be held on March 25, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. in the and a rebuilt master cylinder. Lanark County Administration Building, 99 WEBSITE: www.lanarkcounty.ca Christie Lake Road, Perth ON K7H 3C6, with Under the hood is the legendary respect to the following requested amendments: flathead inline six with 3-speed

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Tips to avoid slips, trips and falls this winter The cold temperatures across Ontario pose a hazard to people trying to get around on slippery sidewalks, driveways and walkways. Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is reminding pedestrians to take care and is encouraging homeowners to take steps to help ensure their properties are safe. “According to media reports, Ottawa was the coldest place on the planet last weekend. These cold temperatures coupled with snowfall can make getting around quite dangerous,” said Ralph Palumbo, vice-president, Ontario, IBC. “This weather leads to slip-and-fall accidents that can cause serious injuries. We all have a role to play in helping

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County of Lanark Sustainable Communities Official Plan (SCOP) Amendment OPA #3 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING (0900-OP-14004) PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 22 & 34 OF THE R.S.O. 1990, CH.and P.13.Intake • This Amendment provides updated mapping forPLANNING WellheadACT Protection Areas Protection Zones in Lanark County and policies to reflect new source water protection CONCERNING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE information. COUNTY OF LANARK SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES OFFICIAL PLAN • The amendment applies throughout the entire County of Lanark with the exception of TAKE NOTICE that a Public Meeting will be held on March 25, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. in the Lanark County the Township of Lanark Highlands. Administration Building, 99 Christie Lake Road, Perth ON K7H 3C6, with respect to the following requested THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT – OPA No. 3 proposes to identify Wellhead Protection Areas amendments: and IntakeCounty Protection in the SCOP Official through To support of LanarkZones Sustainable Communities Planmapping. (SCOP) Amendment OPA #3identification (0900-OP-14004)of these areas, policy modifications are proposed areas as This Amendment provides updated mappingto for guide Wellheaddevelopment Protection Areas in andthese Intake Protection identified in theZones Mississippi-Rideau Protection approved August 27, in Lanark County andSource policies to Water reflect new source waterPlan protection information. 2014. Additionally, OPA the 3, entire localCounty municipalities be required to identify  The through amendmentproposed applies throughout of Lanark withwill the exception of the Township of Lanark Highlands. these areas in their official plans. IF YOU WISH to be notified of the adoption of the proposed official plan amendment or of THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT – OPA No. 3 proposes to identify Wellhead Protection Areas and Intake the refusalProtection of a request to amend the official plan, you must make a written request to Mary Zones in the SCOP through mapping. To support identification of these areas, policy modifications Kirkham, Planning Administrator, County of Lanark, 99 Christie Road, Perth, Ontario, are proposed to guide development in these areas as identified in the Lake Mississippi-Rideau Source Water K7H 3C6. Protection Plan approved August 27, 2014. Additionally, through proposed OPA 3, local municipalities will be required to identify these areas in their official plans. IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting IF YOU WISH to be notifiedto of the of the plan amendment or of the refusal of a or make written submissions theadoption County ofproposed Lanarkofficial before the proposed official plan request to amend the official plan, you must make a written request to Mary Kirkham, Planning Administrator, amendment is adopted; the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of County of Lanark, 99 Christie Lake Road, Perth, Ontario, K7H 3C6. County of Lanark Council to the Ontario Municipal Board. IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written IF A PERSON OR toPUBLIC notproposed make official oral submissions a public meeting submissions the CountyBODY of Lanarkdoes before the plan amendment isatadopted; the person or public body is not entitled to appeal decision ofof County of Lanark Council to the Ontario Municipal Board. or make written submissions to thetheCounty Lanark before the proposed official plan amendment adopted, the person or public body may not atbea public added as aor party to the IF AisPERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions meeting make written the Board, hearing ofsubmissions an appealtobefore the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion the County of Lanark before the proposed official plan amendment is adopted,ofthe person or public body maygrounds not be added as a the partyperson to the hearing of an appeal Ontario Municipal Board there are reasonable to add or public bodybefore as a the party. unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. A COPY of the proposed official plan amendment and related information and material can A COPY of the proposed official plan amendment and related information and material can be obtained from be obtained from Mary Kirkham, Planning Administrator, County of Lanark, 99 Christie Lake Mary Kirkham, Planning Administrator, County of Lanark, 99 Christie Lake Road, Perth, Ontario, K7H 3C6 Road, Perth, Ontario, K7H 3C6 the hoursto of 8:30bya.m. 4:30 p.m.ext. (Monday between the hours of 8:30 a.m.between and 4:30 p.m. (Monday Friday), phoneand at 613-267-4200 1520, or byto at plan@lanarkcounty.ca. Friday), bye-mail phone at 613-267-4200 ext. 1520, or by e-mail at plan@lanarkcounty.ca. 26th of February, 2015. Leslie Drynan – Clerk Dated thisDated 26ththis day ofday February, 2015. Leslie Drynan –Deputy Deputy Clerk WELLHEAD and INTAKE PROTECTION AREAS WELLHEAD and INTAKE PROTECTION AREAS

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CDSBEO creates new concussion policy to implement in schools The following are highlights from the regular board meeting of the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario on Feb 17 at the board office in Kemptville. Research demonstrates that a concussion can have a significant impact on a student â&#x20AC;&#x201C; cognitively, physically, emotionally, and socially. It is very important to studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; long-term health and academic success that individuals in schools have information on appropriate strategies to minimize the risk of concussion, steps to follow if they suspect that a student may have a concussion, and effective management procedures to guide studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; return to learning and physical activity after a diagnosed concussion. Based on the concussion protocol outlined in the Ontario Physical Safety Guidelines, the CDSBEO has partnered with local health units within the boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s jurisdiction, to develop protocols that include strategies to develop awareness of the seriousness of concussions, prevent and identify concussions, manage procedures for diagnosed concussions, and train board and school staff. Principal of curriculum, Frances Derochie, and Tawnya Boileau, school health co-ordinator from the Lanark, Leeds and Grenville District Health Unit, presented information to the board of trustees on the new CDSBEO concussion policy and procedure.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The new board policy and procedure will build awareness and provide a guide for proper identification and management of concussions in schools,â&#x20AC;? explained Derochie. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Symptoms and proper recovery procedures are not widely recognized, and improper management has been linked to chronic brain disorders, so it is paramount that school staff is educated.â&#x20AC;? Prevention is key in the school environment, and educators should work toward identifying and minimizing risk. Educators can access an app, developed by OPHEA, which will help educators in preventing concussions. The app provides information on proper equipment, clothing, footwear, facilities, special rules and instructions, and supervision tips for various school sporting activities. In the event that an incident does occur, the new protocol will equip school staff with the necessary tools to be able to identify possible concussions, respond effectively to the injury, and manage the studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s return to the learning environment and gradual return to physical activity. The new policy also ensures a recognized standard of care for the management of concussions, as advocated by experts in the field of concussion prevention and management. CDSBEO graduation rates

Each year, the Ministry of Education provides the board with annual cohort based graduation rates. The data is collected through the Ontario School Information System (OnSIS), and helps to identify areas for success as well as areas where students may need support. The ministry calculates a cohort graduation rate based on the information they receive from OnSIS for students graduating in four and five years. Superintendent of school effectiveness, John Cameron, presented an overview of the 2009-10 cohort graduation rates to the board of trustees. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The ministry calculation is based on both a four-year and five-year formula which includes students who have moved from the CDSBEO to another system, and did not graduate, as well as students who have left the province and are beyond our ability to track,â&#x20AC;? explained Cameron. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our numbers consider the total number of students currently enrolled in grade 12 for that specific cohort.â&#x20AC;? A significant piece of the data includes accumulation rates. In the analysis of board credit accumulation for the 2009-10 cohort, results are as follows: â&#x20AC;˘ Under the Ministry of Education formula, the CDSBEO four-year graduation rate is 85.3 per cent (up 2.3 per cent from the previous cohort), and the five-year

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For society member Clark Theobald, the idea of lanterns came to him from one of the most famous quotes from the First World War. At dusk on Aug. 3, 1914, Sir Edward Grey, Great Britain’s foreign secretary, reportedly looked out from his London office at St. James Park. “The lamps are going out all over Europe; we shall not see them lit again in our life,” he is often attributed as saying. (In his 1925 memoirs, according to The Daily Telegraph, Grey said that “he could not recall uttering this lament for Europe.”) Regardless, the phrase took on a life of its own, and 100 years later, “I observed on television a very moving and meaningful ceremony in Belgium involving five servicemen and five young people. Each of the five military personnel passed on a lit lantern to a new and hopeful generation.” This “remarkable symbolic gesture” prompted him to approach the society to ask them for support “for a similar gesture – passing lanterns of hope from our society to your committees.” The lanterns were built by the Park House Museum in Amherstburg, Ont., and he hoped that they would be lit

during committee meetings, especially during the bicentennial year. “The pioneers would, of course, rely on lanterns to light their way, whether on the farm, in mines, on carriages, and trains,” said Theobald. “Today, we ask you to display this offering at your meetings, and consider it for your 200th anniversary events where a lit lantern will illuminate the way forward to a successful celebration.” The money for the project came from a private donation, as well as donations from the Perth branch of the Bank of Montreal and Burns Jewellers of Foster Street. “This is a wonderful thread to the past,” said Perth’s Deputy Mayor John Gemmell, who called it a “great idea.” “I have tears in my eyes,” said Jennifer Dickson of Tay Valley Township. “It brings the light from the past to the future.” It was also announced at the meeting that, as the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Day 2016, that the church bells of Perth will ring out for 200 seconds to welcome the bicentennial year. Shellee Evans, the town’s director of community services said that the churches had been given a special exemption to the noise by-law for the occasion.

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Full Time Aquatics Instructor - Panel “C” (Union) The Town of Perth is seeking the services of a Full Time Aquatics Instructor to be responsible for teaching aquatic lessons, lifeguarding swim programs and performing front desk check-in duties. The successful candidate will have a track record of professional conduct and have a passion for aquatics and teaching. Key Responsibilities: Reporting to the Recreation Programming Coordinator, the Aquatics Instructor is responsible for instructing children’s and adult swimming lessons, providing back-up lifeguard services when/as required, and engaging in related programming as directed. The position is placed on Panel C - 2014 hourly rate ranges from $21.02 - $25.04. The position will be scheduled for 40 hours per week. The position requires flexibility for some evening and weekend coverage. Seasonal/Part-Time Employment The Town of Perth is currently accepting applications from students and responsible adults for seasonal and/or part-time positions that may arise within the Corporation from time to time. Applicants with civic pride, a positive attitude and an appreciation of customer service are invited to forward their resumes. Community Services Department • Stewart Park/BIA Attendant(s) – To assist with daily flower watering, weeding, litter control, and other ongoing maintenance initiatives required in Stewart Park and the downtown core. • Conlon Farm Attendant(s) – To assist with the grounds maintenance and operation of the Conlon Farm Recreation Complex. • Last Duel Park Attendant(s) – To provide onsite administrative support of the campground and its facilities. Duties include taking telephone and in-person reservations, invoicing, mapping and collections, placing campers and boaters on their sites, grounds keeping and maintenance support. • Tourism Customer Service Representative(s) – Perth Tourism is seeking individuals who are interested in becoming part of an energetic team. The successful candidate(s) will be dedicated to delivering effective Customer Service and be skilled in Public Relations. The position will facilitate and promote Heritage Perth and its diverse range of arts, culture, recreation, festivals and events. • Perth Museum Interpreter(s) – Perth Museum is seeking individuals who are interested in history and experience working within a museum setting. The successful candidate will provide customer service and work with museum artifacts and archives. • Perth Pool Staff – Qualified Lifeguards, Instructors (Aquafit, Life Saving/Red Cross), Day Camp Coordinator/ Counsellors and Locker Room Attendants. • Crystal Palace Convener/Special Event Attendant – Onsite staff person for evening/weekend events at the Crystal Palace, conducting general maintenance during the events. Works with the renter of the Palace to ensure good customer service. Environmental Services Department • Construction Inspector (Seasonal) – Inspection of municipal construction projects. Post-secondary in engineering education required. • Seasonal Fleet Support – To assist Fleet Mechanic • Mowing Crew Operator(s) – To operate grass mowing/trimming equipment at the Town’s many parks, boulevards and easements. Experience is an asset however training will be provided. Interested applicants are invited to submit a confidential resume outlining their experience and qualifications to the undersigned. Please indicate in a covering letter which areas you may be interested in working. Applicants must have the ability to work a variety of shifts. Some positions will require the applicant to submit to a background check. Applicants are invited to submit covering letters and resumes by Thursday, March 5, 2015 at 12:00 NOON to the attention of Jan McFadden, Payroll Clerk, Corporation of the Town of Perth, 80 Gore Street East, Perth, Ontario, K7H 1H9 or via e-mail jmcfadden@perth.ca. We thank all applicants who apply for the position, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection and Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act 2001 and will be used only for the purposes of candidate selection. The Town of Perth will provide accommodation for individuals with accessibility needs.

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RECREATION Perth and District Indoor Pool Register Today for: • March Break Day Camp – March 16-20, 2015 Qualified camp counselors have all kinds of fun and exciting activities planned for our March Break Day Camp! Campers will swim, participate in both indoor and outdoor activities and have a blast! • open to campers aged 4 to 12 • drop-off is between 8am-8:30am • pick-up is between 4:00pm-4:30pm • Early drop-off (7:30am) and late pick-up (5:30pm) is available for an additional $5 per 30 minutes. Fun Themes and Aquatic Fun: • water games in the pool and all kinds of activities and crafts • winter activities both indoor and out and hot chocolate to warm everyone up! Costs: One week = $160 (Contributing) or $196 (Non-Contributing) Daily = $40 (Contributing) or $48 (Non-Contributing) Day Camp is HST Exempt! For more information please call the staff at the Perth & District Indoor Pool at 613-267-5302, drop by in person, or email colleen@perth.ca. Public Swimming – Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6-7pm and Saturdays from 1-3pm. (Saturday afternoon public swimming is “FREE” thanks to sponsorship by the Perth Firefighters’ Association) H20 Cardio continues – A deep water/shallow end, calorie burning and high intensity workout! Book your school Perth and District Community Centre event today! • Ice for Rent – Call 613-267-5302 to book your party, practice or game. • Public Skating –Sundays from 11:30-1:20pm – Not offered on March 1, 2015. (Sunday morning public skating is “FREE” thanks to sponsorship by the Perth Firefighters’ Association) • Adult Skating – Mondays from 1:30-2:50pm and Wednesdays from 121:20pm Ice Rates (HST included) Youth (age 18 and under) - $92.40 (non-primetime) and $117.52 (primetime) Adult (age 19 and over) - $141.22 (non-primetime) and $178.54 (primetime) Public Skating - $2.25 per child, $3.25 per adult, $6.50 per family School Rate – $65.25 per hour For more information or to register please call 613-267-5302 or email colleen@perth.ca

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Perth & District Union Public Library is seeking a CEO/Chief Librarian to expand on the library’s track record of innovation and exceptional service. For full details call 613-267-1224 or visit www.perthunionlibrary.ca/employment.html.

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The Interim Tax Bills were mailed out during the last week of January. The instalment dates are February 27th and April 30th, 2015. If you have not received your interim bill by now, or if there have been changes to your billing information, such as an address change, please contact the Tax Department at Town Hall by calling 613267-3311.

The Town of Perth has the following surplus items for sale. Interested respondents should submit their bids in a sealed enveloped marked “Town Hall Surplus Capital Assets” indicating which asset is being bid upon. Bids should be addressed to: Shellee Evans, Director of Community Services, 80 Gore Street East, Perth, Ontario K7H 1H9, no later than February 27th, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. Items will be sold “as is” to the highest bidder. For viewing, contact 613-812-4022. Water Coolers-Quantity (2) Item No. 2 – Brand – Classic Item No. 1 – Brand – Classic Holds 5 Gallon (1.89L) – less than 1 year old Water Bottles Holds 5 Gallon (1.89L) bottles Bottle Sits on Top of Cooler Bottle feeds from bottom of cooler Hot and Cold Water Dispenser Hot and Cold Water Dispenser

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Summary of Duties: Reporting to the Fire Chief the School Crossing Guards (2) will be responsible for assisting school children at designated street crossings during hours when children are going to or coming from school Responsibilities: • Directs actions of children and traffic at street intersections to ensure safe crossing. • Records license numbers of vehicles disregarding traffic signals and reports infractions to police. • May escort children across street. Qualifications: No Work Experience required. Ability to - establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public - Remain calm and use good judgment in emergency situations - Work independently without supervision - Stand and/or walk for up to four hours per day - Work in adverse weather conditions - Understand and clearly communicate in the English language - Provide a current Vulnerable Sector Check satisfactory to the Town. - Should not have a red/green visual color perception deficiency. Hours of Work: 10 - 15 hours per week Salary: This position is in Salary Panel “A-1” which ranges from $11.39 to $13.63 Interested applicants are invited to submit a confidential resume outlining their qualifications to the undersigned no later than Noon on Friday, March 6, 2015. The Town of Perth will make accommodations for individuals with accessibility needs. The Town of Perth is an equal opportunity employer. Janice McFadden, Payroll Officer 80 Gore Street East, Perth, Ontario K7H 1H9 Phone: 267-3311 Fax: 267-5635 jmcfadden@perth.ca

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At left, Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands Coun. Liz Huff holds up a copy of a humourous book, 13 Ways to Kill Your Community during a speech on economic development for small towns. She was addressing a conference in Glen Tay, Tay Valley Township, on Feb. 12.

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development, how business is attracted has changed. Remember that car factory we mentioned earlier? That would be considered first generation economic development, â&#x20AC;&#x153;chasing the Toyota plant,â&#x20AC;? she said, which is now seen as being â&#x20AC;&#x153;passĂŠ.â&#x20AC;? Seeleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bay, and other communities like it, are now into the third generation, with the â&#x20AC;&#x153;knowledge economyâ&#x20AC;? boosted by what Richard Florida called the â&#x20AC;&#x153;creative classâ&#x20AC;? someone working for clients on the other side of the world. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are generating economic activity in your community,â&#x20AC;? said Huff. But local government also had to â&#x20AC;&#x153;save and nurture the few small businesses we had left.â&#x20AC;? Even at that, there are times where a hamlet has been left so economically dormant for so long that it may not be brought back to life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are some hamlets that are beyond revitalization,â&#x20AC;? she said, with key infrastructure, like schools, businesses, and churches having left. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am not so naĂŻve as to think that every hamlet can be revitalized.â&#x20AC;? Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why recognizing what are key assets to your community, and trying to keep them around, is important. You simply cannot have arts, schools, and a vibrant cultural life, without â&#x20AC;&#x153;having a viable economic base.â&#x20AC;? Demographics also play a part in the future of any area â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for good or ill. In speaking with her areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mayor, Joe Baptista, he said that both the best and worst things that are happening to the area is that Baby Boomers are retiring to the area in big numbers. But even that could be a source of assistance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everybody with a stake in the issue needs to be involved in the discussion,â&#x20AC;? Huff said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatever cause brings them together,â&#x20AC;? she said, from the local softball club to the historical society to even your local anti-tax crusader. However, while it is important to know the demographic profile of both the area and the intended audience, â&#x20AC;&#x153;thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s getting harder without the more detailed censusâ&#x20AC;? after the federal government killed the long form census. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You may think you know what your economic drivers are, but that may not jive with what the data says,â&#x20AC;? said Nolan. And just because something has worked for one area does not mean that it will work in your area â&#x20AC;&#x201C; especially if everyone else is trying to do the same thing. Perth has made its â&#x20AC;&#x153;historicâ&#x20AC;? downtown work, while Carleton Place has taken pride in its flowers in the downtown core. While these are important, â&#x20AC;&#x153;itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just about getting the flowers right,â&#x20AC;? or relying on a â&#x20AC;&#x153;historic lens.â&#x20AC;? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s knowing whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s turning people on, and off, about an area. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Single action solutions rarely solve complex problems,â&#x20AC;? she said, so, no single solution silver bullet, like how Smiths Falls was known for years at the Chocolate Capital of Eastern Ontario. Huff suggested getting a good plan going first, then, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the money will flow.â&#x20AC;? But a good plan can take up to 18 months, and, she admitted, can lead to some grumbling about why things are taking so long with no apparent action. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It will take four times as long as you think,â&#x20AC;? she warned. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anticipate grumblers.â&#x20AC;? Nolan agreed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This process takes years,â&#x20AC;? Nolan said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It takes a long time before you are ready to take action. But youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to do it.â&#x20AC;?

Economic development isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just taking business fat cats to dinner and showing them around town. It means asking oneself some hard questions. Very often, in many towns, â&#x20AC;&#x153;itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the same three people who show up to volunteer.â&#x20AC;? Why is this? Maybe you are â&#x20AC;&#x153;not as welcoming as you feel,â&#x20AC;? you are. There are other groups of volunteers who can help out in ways you may not be able to imagine, who are more plugged in than people may think, at first blush. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The group of guys who sit outside of the coffee shop at the top of the hill,â&#x20AC;? were a great boon for her group, she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are the most powerful men in town,â&#x20AC;? and so plugged in. For an area like TLTI, seasonal residents can also be a big boost. The Turkey Fair in Lyndhurst, for example, draws the support of a lot of seasonal residents in the nearby area. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They bring a lot to the table,â&#x20AC;? Huff said, because they care about the place, and have literally invested in the area, as opposed to some who were just born in the area, and might be more prone to take the area for granted. While it may sound touchy-feely, â&#x20AC;&#x153;one of the ways our group began to gel was to learn together.â&#x20AC;? One way in which they all learned was to â&#x20AC;&#x153;learn the lingo,â&#x20AC;? which, she found, really helped with grant applications. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nobody spoke the language at the beginning,â&#x20AC;? Huff said. Since there can be a lot of turnover in public administration, having steady volunteers can keep the ball rolling forward, as well, with continuity. Her speech was not without a sprinkling of humour, as evidenced by her referencing a book by two Alberta authors entitled 13 Ways to Kill Your Community. Some of the chapters included advice on: * Ignoring your youth * Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have quality water * Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t attract business * Shop elsewhere * Live in the past * Ignore seniors * Ignore outsiders * Reject all new ideas While enthusiasm for a project is important, overselling an area can be counterproductive. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What can your community promise to deliver?â&#x20AC;? asked Huff. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make stuff up. It has to be what your citizens promise to deliver. It has to be about attractions, outside markets, not speaking to local whims and pet projects.â&#x20AC;? And while supporting local business is important, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t dole out projects just because someone is local and well known and liked in the community. There are procurement by-laws in place to allow for competitive bidding on publicly funded projects. So, just because Bob owns a paving business, welcome him to put in a bid, but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just give him the contract. Staying on message is another important part of any economic plan. Being flexible is good, but keeping sight of the end goal should be paramount, as well as staying positive. Her group has a Facebook page, upon which she deletes any negative comments. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just decided that this will be a happy place,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t control Facebook, but you can try to make the tone positive.â&#x20AC;?

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New restaurant partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters A new restaurant, East Meets West (formerly Chuckles Jack), is opening in Perth and is partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County to fund mentoring programs for local children with mentors. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County said they are thrilled to be partnering with East Meets West at their grand opening in Perth. “The Smiths Falls location of Chuckles Jack has always been a great supporter of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark, willing to assist wherever needed so that more children in Lanark County can enjoy having a mentor who offers unconditional friendship,” states Beth Sinclair, resource development manager of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County. Chef Ram Mogandas, winner of the 2013 Smiths Falls & District Chamber of Commerce Immigrant Entrepreneur Award, said he is thrilled to be opening a new location, East Meets West, in Perth on Feb. 27 at 4 p.m. at 40 Foster St. Diners will enjoy the same delicious food, friendly staff, and ownership that they have experienced for years in Smiths Falls at Chuckles Jack. Chef Ram will be donating a percentage of his sales for the entire first week of East Meets West’s to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County. Let East Meets West prepare

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Bowlers of all ages flocked to the Civitan Club of Perth on Saturday, Feb. 21, to help further the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County (BBBSoLC), taking part in the 2015 Tim Hortons Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser. Above, members of the Civitan Club’s team, from left: Dale and Jeanne Nugent, Martin Rabbetts and Trish McConnell.

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Delinquent fines Fennell also raised the issue of the declining amount of money collected from Provincial Offences Act (POA) fines recently, from $100,000 to $60,000. The Town of Perth had been experimenting with a project whereby the provincial offences court – located at the town hall itself – can have access to the town’s property tax information on residents. “That’s a significant drop,” said Amanda Mabo, the clerk and deputy chief administrative officer for Tay Valley Township. One way in which the courts, working with municipalities, could collect the outstanding money is by passing a bylaw to allow the fines to be put on the tax roll and collected as part of the resident’s municipal tax levy. This way, “at least you could collect a portion,” said Mabo.

Grand Knight of Columbus, Perth, Pat Loftus (right) presents a cheque for $1,000 to Tamara Derken (left) Coordinator of Special Olympics Perth. This money will help pay travel for athletes to and from events.

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Desmond Devoy desmond.devoy@metroland.com After a year without leadership at the top, the Lanark County association of police services boards will once again have a chairperson in Carleton Place, Mayor Louis Antonakos. The last chair of the county-wide body was Coun. Derek Love from Lanark Highlands Township, more than a year ago, after which, the position lay open for a year, and it was handled by whichever municipality was hosting that quarter’s meeting. Antonakos’ secretary will be Carleton Place fire Chief Les Reynolds, and the chairmanship will then likely go to Tay Valley Township for 2016-17. “No one else stepped up,” said Neil Fennell of Tay Valley Township’s PSB during the county meeting at the Carleton Place arena on Wednesday, Feb. 18, speaking of the leadership void. “We need everyone to participate…to step up.” Part of the reason for the change in permanent leadership at the top was because of the scheduling havoc created by last year’s municipal elections. The last meeting was supposed to be held in early December – around the same time that new councillors were being sworn in, and before town and township delegations to their respective police services boards was decided on. Then the meeting was moved to January, but was delayed again until mid February. Having permanent leadership, “did provide consistency, (and) meeting dates did not fall through the cracks,” said Lanark Highlands PSB member George Braithwaite. Further to this, Braithwaite missed the September county meeting – and could not find anyone who knew when the next meeting was to be held. Reynolds agreed that, now with he and Antonakos running the show until early 2016, “any action that comes out of a meeting,” will be dealt with more promptly. “Being consistent, from one year to the next, is important,” said Montague Township Reeve Bill Dobson. The issue also touched on the ongoing debate about having a county-wide PSB to replace the PSBs for individual municipalities throughout the county. “You don’t have to be a scientist to see that the OPP would prefer to have a single point of contact, per detachment,” said Reynolds. “The idea of a single (county) PSB could happen,” said Braithwaite. “I don’t think that the (police) act precludes (it)…I don’t think that some of us should wait for the re-writing of the act. Some of us could be six feet under by then,” he joked. While the association agreed to the changes in leadership, Perth’s chair Stephanie Gray, pointed out that it would be hard, budget-wise, for Perth to provide a secretary since “our secretary is not a town staffer. We don’t have a budget to drag her around,” to venues throughout the county. But Gray agreed that “this group is very important and we need to be as organized as possible.” The next meetings will be held, in order: Lanark Highlands, Mississippi Mills, Montague and Tay Valley.

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His visit to Westport also highlighted his campaignâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s socially conservative appeal. The stop was hosted and organized by Fr. Louis Di Rocco, who, before being called the ministry, was the former president of the Family Coalition Party (FCP) of Ontario, and the FCPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s candidate in Scarborough North in the 1990 provincial election, and a later 1993 by-election in the Toronto riding of St. George-St. David. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People in my line of work normally donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t arrange meetings like this,â&#x20AC;? said Di Rocco, a Catholic priest who was later seen to be buying a PC party membership. He said he was supporting McNaughton because â&#x20AC;&#x153;he is opposed to the sex education program that the government wants to bring in, the one that they are hiding,â&#x20AC;? but which, unbeknownst to him at the time, was to be rolled out by the Liberals this past Monday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I will stop the sex ed if I become premier,â&#x20AC;? an issue he referred to several times throughout the evening. The last time the Liberals proposed updating the curriculum was in 2010, and the new measures proposed this week are intended to be used in Ontarioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classrooms starting this September. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Parents should be the first educators of our children,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not for Kathleen Wynne to tell me as a father or my wife as a mother and tell us what is age appropriateâ&#x20AC;Ś (Also) theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve cut parents out of this (consultation) process.â&#x20AC;? He added that â&#x20AC;&#x153;the whole process was a farce. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like how sneaky this was,â&#x20AC;? and even echoed Richard Nixonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s famous assertion that he was speaking for the â&#x20AC;&#x153;silent majorityâ&#x20AC;Ś (the new curriculum) is against the majority of (what) parents wanted.â&#x20AC;? This issue has been under consideration for months, and he took exception to Wynneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assertion that children needed to be taught about consent â&#x20AC;&#x153;because of Jian Ghomeshi,â&#x20AC;? and the scandal surrounding his firing from CBC Radio. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t buy that (Ghomeshi non-consent argument.)â&#x20AC;? Di Rocco asked McNaughton about â&#x20AC;&#x153;life issues,â&#x20AC;? like abortion, and he replied that â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am pro-life. It is who I am.â&#x20AC;?

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PC leadership candidate Monte McNaughton, speaks to voters outside Westport on Feb. 20. The Friday night meeting was a far cry from a campaign rally in Toronto earlier which drew more than 500 people, where former Toronto Mayor Rob Ford endorsed McNaughtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s candidacy to replace outgoing leader Tim Hudak. McNaughton said that now-Coun. Ford had called him and â&#x20AC;&#x153;we were very honoured and humbled with his endorsement.â&#x20AC;? While he refused to be drawn on Fordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lies and personal failings while mayor of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest city, he commended Ford for being living proof that â&#x20AC;&#x153;we (conservatives) can win in Toronto,â&#x20AC;? and can win over New Canadians and â&#x20AC;&#x153;people who have traditionally not voted for us.â&#x20AC;? The more sedate affair in Westport was held in the Leeds-Grenville riding of MPP Steve Clark, who, though he is endorsing Oshawa-Whitby MPP Christine Elliott, welcomed McNaughton. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was very impressed with Monte,â&#x20AC;? said Clark, who first met him in 2010.

Clark also said that McNaughton is â&#x20AC;&#x153;someone who is not afraid to speak his mind.â&#x20AC;? McNaughton thanked Clark for his introduction and called him a â&#x20AC;&#x153;mentor to a lot of us,â&#x20AC;? especially the Class of 2011 MPPs. He stressed his small town, small business credentials, noting that his family has run a Home Hardware store in southwestern Ontario since 1948, which he and his brother bought seven years ago. He chastised the former Hudak leadership, saying that what they offered was a pale imitation of what Dalton McGuinty in 2011, and then Kathleen Wynne in 2014, offered Ontarians. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to see a second Liberal party in Ontario,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They (voters) will always choose the real thing, every time.â&#x20AC;? Visiting places like Westport and Carleton Place has actually become the norm for McNaughton. On Aug. 10 last year, he, his wife, and their 18-month-old daughter Annie, got into the family Dodge minivan and visiting all of Ontarioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 107 ridings, in 66 days â&#x20AC;&#x201C; putting more than 44,000 kms on the family vehicle in the process. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are ridings in Ontario that have never had a leader visit,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If I can do that in 66 days with my one-year-old daughter,â&#x20AC;? he said, surely a greater effort can be made from the leaderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office. He stressed what he calls his â&#x20AC;&#x153;Members Firstâ&#x20AC;? plan, where â&#x20AC;&#x153;we need to bring accountability back to the leaderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office.â&#x20AC;? He charged that his was the only leadership campaign to put out a policy document, one that would see all party members approve each plank in the party platform, putting the draft party manifesto online for members to vote for or against. He said his top fiscal priority would be to balance the books, â&#x20AC;&#x153;without raising taxes.â&#x20AC;? Later, he explained that he would not cut taxes until the provinceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finances are in the black, but did note that â&#x20AC;&#x153;taxes are too high in Ontario,â&#x20AC;? and that every single government program would be looked at, to see that taxpayers get â&#x20AC;&#x153;value for money.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;For me, nothing would be off the table,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t put the burden (of debt) on the

next generation.â&#x20AC;? He nodded his head in recognition of the Liberal line from the 2014 vote that his party â&#x20AC;&#x153;closes hospitals while our party builds hospitals,â&#x20AC;? and stated that â&#x20AC;&#x153;health care is going to be the priority.â&#x20AC;? He then lashed out at the Liberals, noting that they may have to close as many as 130 small and rural schools in the coming years. On another fiscal matter, he promised to repeal the Wynne governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposed Ontario Pension Plan, and refund the money collected thus far. He charged that, if one makes, say, $45,000 a year, you would pay $800 to the government for the pension â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and your employee would have to match that $800. He also alleged that anyone over the age of 40 will not benefit from the pension plan. On the environment, he pledged to take a â&#x20AC;&#x153;strong stand against wind turbines,â&#x20AC;? going so far as to â&#x20AC;&#x153;decommissionâ&#x20AC;? them. He said that, as far as he knows, the province will spend $60 billion over the next 20 years â&#x20AC;&#x153;for power we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even need. Wind energy is just never (going to) be affordable.â&#x20AC;? If elected premier, he would bring legislation to be debated at Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Park that would â&#x20AC;&#x153;get (us) out of these wind contracts. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be one of the first pieces of legislation I would bring in,â&#x20AC;? that he hoped would see wind turbines dismantled across the province. On more internal party matters, McNaughtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campaign is one of only three still running after Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli and Nepean-Carleton MPP Lisa MacLeod ended their races and endorsed Elliott. already has the support of 18 MPPs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to McNaughtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two and Brownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two. But for McNaughton, the game doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t end there. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a grassroots game,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about winning in every riding. I think we will surprise a lot of people.â&#x20AC;?

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Passing notes on the web This column is going to date me. I mean, I’m not going out on a date with it...I think I’m already married to it. I mean what I am going to write about is going to make me sound old. (Some days I feel as old as my kids think I am. Other days I feel as if I am 17 and totally winging this grown-up thing. Shhhh...don’t tell!) If your eyes landed on this space last week you might remember me babbling about the exabytes of information we have accumulated over a very few years. Don’t worry...I’m not going to write about it for a THIRD time. (Yet.) I am going to write about one of the ways all this information gets circulated: social media. It’s tough to stay on top of it. What’s popular changes overnight. You’re talking to someone who distinctly remembers the Interwebs world changing from “Bulletin Boards” to the magic of search engines and email. It wasn’t all that long ago. Then came social media. In our household both the grownups have to use Facebook for work purposes, but I’m the only one who uses it for personal stuff, too. Love it or hate it, it has definitely become one way to stay connected. You may have noticed I’m a word girl. I love Twitter because it forces me to be concise (you have 140 characters to say it unless you want to spread your novel over 465,978 Tweets). I do the Instagram thing, too, because the Interwebs is all about pictures anymore. Even though a picture (and its associated hashtags) is worth 1,000 words, I still prefer my 140 characters. I’m sure that before long I will be classified as a Luddite, oldfashioned or as ancient as my kids think I am. I’m just hoping people won’t forget how to read. There are lots of apps I have avoided because, believe it or not, I get distracted by shiny things and my mind wanders. I have not, for example, succumbed to Pinterest despite the promise it will change my life. I could, but don’t, subscribe to things like Reddit to get fed the best of the best online material. I’ve fiddled with Flickr, tiptoed through Tumblr and lingered over LinkedIn. Aside from the obvious thrill of it, one good reason to spend time goofing around on at least some social media

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is to try to keep up with what the kids are doing. Ha! I think (hope) I am aware of and checking on the very few social media sites my short people frequent. We have talked about privacy and appropriate posts and the fact that once it’s out there, there is no such thing as “delete.” It’s there forever in some form. (My personal post test is this: “What would my mother think of this?” and “What would my boss think?”) The scary thing is the new stuff is coming so fast that by the time we oldsters catch on, the young’uns are on to the next adventure. Privacy rules change depending on the site, and inappropriate content can be found anywhere if you know where to look. Some of these sites make it onto The News – my favourite TV show – and that’s not always (read: seldom) a good thing. (I still watch TV sometimes because I am a Luddite.) You may recall a few weeks back there were several false fire alarms at schools in Ottawa. It appears they were thanks to a social media app called Yik Yak, which can be used by people within the same geographic area to anonymously create posts and vote for the ones they like best. Unfortunately it has been used to promote pranks (like pulling fire alarms) and for cyberbullying because “secrets” can be posted anonymously. Another one, Snapchat, is a bit of a trickster. It lets users put a limit on how long pictures and videos are available before they disappear. This can lead people to believe it’s okay to send something inappropriate or explicit because it will go away quickly. It’s a myth. Think screenshots and data recovery. (See above: it’s there forever.) Some schools are banning certain apps, but it must be hard to stay ahead of it all. Remember the old days (a few years ago) when the teacher caught you passing a note in class and made you share it? Yeah, those were good times.

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Bowlers of all ages flocked to the Civitan Club of Perth on Saturday, Feb. 21, to help further the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County (BBBSoLC), taking part in the 2015 Tim Hortons Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser. The event raised thousands of dollars to help children reach their full potential by way of consistent, dependable and non-conditional adult friendship. Members of Perth’s Highway 7 Tim Hortons collected $886.70 in pledges for the cause.

My girls decree what will be must-see-TV I know more about a 16-year-old female TV star than a man my age should. Hmm. That sounds creepy. Perhaps I should explain. Like any workplace in the western world these days, especially one where the majority of workers are women, the hot topic of late in the newsroom has not been about The Bachelor but, rather, the film Fifty Shades of Grey. I explained to my colleague Kelly Kent that, no, I did not see it, nor have I any intention of seeing it, but that I do watch current movies – though, with two daughters, aged five and 19 months, they tend to be movies that involve singing animals. While TVO Kids is a new morning favourite, Disney Junior is still the TV juggernaut at our house, especially while Daddy is trying to make dinner. This is where the teenage actress comes in. Many of you may know Ariel Winter as one of the kids on Modern Family. I, however, who seldom get to see “adult” television these days, know her as the voice of Sofia the First, my daughter Michaela’s favourite show (Sofia is also her first-ever poster on her wall.) Winter

DESMOND DEVOY Des Says is also the voice of Marina the mermaid on Jake and the Neverland pirates, and I think I detected her voice behind a one-off character on the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse spin-off Minnie’s Bow Toons. Oh, and she played Penny on the 2014 movie Mr. Peabody and Sherman. Yes, this is what my viewing schedule has boiled down to. I didn’t think anything of it until Michaela’s friend Freddy came over for a play date late last month. As Freddy and Miki built a fort with the cushions and blankets from the couch on the living room floor, the adults discussed Netflix in the kitchen. Freddy’s parents, Anne and Noel, have recently cut the cord, a growing trend. No landline, just cell phones. No cable subscription, just whatever they get on Netflix or YouTube.

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She gets her British crime dramas, he his movies. He misses local news, but, other than that, they’re doing OK. But I found myself out of my depth. I had to stretch and realized that the only “adult” show I had watched in the last several months was an Irish political mini-series based on the life of controversial prime minister Charlie Haughey. I watched the RTE drama, in fits in starts, between bottles, naps and George Harrison videos that my daughters love (Loughlin starts bouncing in my arms for the 1976 video for “This Song” while Michaela adores the zany “Crackerbox Palace” video.) One Saturday afternoon, as the baby had her nap, Michaela played in the library as I watched the final 10 minutes of one episode. She looked up at the screen and said, “Is he bad?” I looked at the ominous music, the dark interior shots with plenty of shadows – the fact that he had just fired two cabinet ministers and was on his way to accept more bribe money from his shifty banker – and I couldn’t help

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If you build it, they will come... NOT! Is a beautiful sight, you might even see hawks. As I stated before, a short walk is in store, For the tourists who dock and unwind on the shore. I doubt they’d complain, they’re the “outdoorzy” type, Won’t be sending emails, nor trying to skype! Keeping fit, staying healthy, and walking each day, Is prescribed by the doctor, at work or at play. So what’s wrong with the boaters doing just THAT, Enjoying the scenery while they have a good chat? Boater traffic is DOWN on the great Rideau Lake, Why spend all this money on them, for Pete’s sake? Beveridges Locks has decreased in its manpower, of late, Fewer boats tour the Tay from outta THAT gate. To get a bridge opened you must call ahead, Then waiting and waiting, something I truly dread. For Beckwith Street bridge is a swing bridge, you see, “BUT I’M HEADING TO PERTH ON A BIG SHOPPING SPREE!” “Perth Outfitters” has classed up the shores of the Tay, Put Perth on the map in a positive way. Their choices of boats are second to none, Their patrons sure seem to have oodles of fun. They don’t have a problem with cruisin’ the Tay, They seem to enjoy every part

of their day. If the bridge can’t be raised, then a tunnel would do, Going under the Tay, just like that, who knew? A HUGE undertaking and the costs I do fear, Would require the skills of a GREAT engineer. But back to the point of the cost and the WHY, For the sake of some tourists our bridge must be high? And we’re told if those citizens on the Tay, disapprove, Just grin and bear it...it’s simple...JUST MOVE! Your taxes are paid but the respect that you get, To be told just to move...think I’d be upset! If the bridge needs repairing then let’s “Git-R-Done”, But raising it?...NO!...That’ll cost us a TON! So remember to check the height of your boat, “Cuz” in Perth here we try to keep things afloat. And not spend our money on RIDICULOUS things, By hitting our pocketbooks, a place where it stings. This poem was just written to settle me down, I love living here in our quaint, little town. I’m calm now and settled and bid you adieu, From the weak and weary fingers of a gal named Sue! Respectfully submitted, Sue Doran Perth

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Youuu whooo...I’m baaaaaack... with fingers a flyin’, Hot under the collar, there’s sure no denyin’! I SPEAK FOR JUST ME, JUST ONE LITTLE VOICE, AS A TAX PAYING CITIZEN, I DO HAVE THAT CHOICE! No parking complaints THIS time for the town, I’m irate about bridges, I have to calm down! At the keyboard I sit after reading the news, About raising a bridge to take boats on a cruise. Up our little Tay to spend a few bucks, Kick back in the Basin, even feed a few ducks. Go shopping, dine out, and see what we’ve got, Go home and tell others, “Perth’s sure a great spot!” To the tune of 3 million and quite likely more, By the time that it’s finished, it could even cost four. For the bridge on Craig Street isn’t high enough, you see, So let’s make it higher if the town will agree. I can’t for the life of me figure out why, For the sake of .8 metres, I lament with a sigh. Let the Craig Street bridge go as high as you like, It’s the Drummond Street bridge all the boaters will strike. It’s not that much higher and not worth the dough, To waste in this manner...we need to say “WHOA”!

To benefit a FEW of the tourists who flock, To our great little town, I think it’s a crock! To spend all that money for raising a bridge, Just REPAIR it instead, it will cost just a smidge. It doesn’t make sense and I’m NO engineer, Let the big boats stay at our LAST DUEL pier. Where there’s beautiful docks and a pretty park, too, A short walk for the tourists on a path with a view. A “Tow Path” that borders our beautiful Tay, They could take in the sights in a meaningful way. On those paths place some signs of our heritage here, Stop in at the Legion, even share in some cheer! For the core of the town is a stone’s throw from there, And NO finer town will they find to compare. If they choose to turn left, instead of turn right, They’ll enjoy that walk too, there are many a sight. There’s the court house and many stone buildings to see, Get a tour of our town and it’s ALL FOR FREE! A 10 minute walk is NOTHING these days, Give yourself a high five and your captain some praise. “Finger docks” they are wanting to tie the boats to, Put these at LAST DUEL for the captain and crew. The scenic Tay River from there to the locks,

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but sigh and say, “Yes, Michaela, he’s bad,” though some in my family back in Ireland would disagree. I finally found the Charlie episodes posted on YouTube and sent the links to my father. He was able to watch parts one and two…but part three had already been taken down. You’ve got to be quick. We love how Michaela really enjoys more educational shows like Word Girl, about vocabulary, and Wild Kratts, about animals. One afternoon, Michaela said she wanted to watch Wild Kratts. I told her it wasn’t on. “Well,” she replied. “Just get it on the computer.” At her age, I never would have thought of it. Oh, you missed my absolutely, to-die-for

favourite kids show, The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley (1988) on Saturday morning? Too bad. Gotta wait for the repeat or next week. (I wonder what it says about me that I identified with him so completely as a child?) Years later, I remember sitting in the back seat of my father’s car on Feb. 3, 1994. I kept anxiously looking at the clock. The reason? Conan O’Brien was going to be a guest star on The Simpsons. Two of my TV favourites, in one place, at the same time. Again, someone else I could identify with. (O’Brien? Again, Dr. Freud, what does this say?) As we pulled out down West Street in Brampton, I urged my father to hurry things along, as I needed to get back by 8 p.m. Now, the concept of “appointment television,” must seem as archaic as sending

a telegram or taking your typewriter in for repairs. Only the Super Bowl appears to be “Must See TV” these days. I had begun to give up hope about watching “adult” TV again, when I experienced a wonderful moment this past Monday night. I was trying to get Loughlin to bed and noticed that John Oliver’s HBO show, Last Week Tonight, was finally back on the air after a three-month hiatus. That’s right! My absolute favourite show now, combining satire, and long-form journalism. Thank God! As I watched his most recent episode on elected judges, Loughlin sucked her bottle and, as a silly ad from a judge’s race in Alabama rolled – complete with banjo music, a pick-up truck and criminals on the run from ‘da judge – she fluttered her eyes and fell asleep in my arms. There’s hope yet.

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Finding their way Nicolas Dobbie and Hailey James work their way through an obstacle course at the Beaver Burr held at Lower Reach Park in Smiths Falls on Saturday, Feb. 21. Each event in the park represented a real life challenge to Beavers from all over the Valley-Highland area. The day was also a celebration of the 40th anniversary of Beavers movement in Canada.

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256-6831. Good Food for a Healthy Baby, every Monday, 1-3 p.m. at the Early Years Centre (TR Leger School, 490 Jessop). Info: 613-257-2779 ext 106 (or ext 100). Gym Jam, Thursday March 5, 6:30 -8:00pm, Carambeck Community Centre, preregistration 613-283-0095 ext 300. Lanark Autism Support Group- meets first Monday of each month. Next meeting March 2nd, 7-9 p.m. at Reads Book Shop- Coffee Bar. New members welcome. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Arena, Tuesday March 3, 10, 24, 31, 10:0011:30am, info: 613-283-0095 Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Carambeck Community Centre, Wednesday March 4, 11, 25, 10:00-11:30am, info: 613-2830095 Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Carambeck Community Centre, Monday March 2, 9, 23, 30, 10:00-11:30am, info: 613283-0095 Positive Parenting, Monday March 10, 6:30 -8:30pm, Arklan School, pre-registration 613-283-0095 ext 300. Spaghetti Dinner, February 28, 5p.m7p.m., Carleton Place Legion, 177 George St, Everyone welcome! TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Thursday morning, 9:00 a.m. in the Zion United Church across from the library on Franklin Street. Info: 613-253-8677. World Day of Prayer, please join us at St. James Anglican Church, 225 Edmund St. Friday March 6, 2:00pm. Info. 613-257-7143

Almonte Community Friendship Luncheon, at noon on March 3, 106 Elgin Street. Info 613256-1894 or 613-256-7830 Euchre, 4 hand, March 5, 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Town & Country Tenants Assoc., 375 Country St., light lunch. Contact 613-256-4179. Mills’ Health & Wellness Program, Wednesday, March 4, 6 week program. Learn to knit and/or crochet. In the Mills Boardroom, 67 Industrial Dr, 1-3 p.m. Info/registration Jan Watson 613-256-1031 ext 39. North Lanark Community Support Services, friends going to camp. Bid-Euchre upstairs, Almonte Legion, Friday March 6, 7pm. Prizes & light lunch. Info: Judy 613-256-4024. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Holy Name of Mary School, Monday March 2, 9, 23, 30, 9:30-noon, info: 613-283-0095 Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Holy Name of Mary School, Wednesday March 4, 11, 25, 9:30-2:30pm, info: 613-283-0095 Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Holy Name of Mary School, Thursday March 5, 12, 26, 9:30-2:30pm, info: 613-283-0095 Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Naismith School, Tuesday March 3, 10, 24, 31, 9:30-noon, info: 613-283-0095 Soup for Thought lunch on February 28, Mississippi Valley Textile Museum! Two sittings: 11:30 am-1 pm and 1:30-3 pm. Tickets: Baker Bob’s, Pêches & Poivre and at the Museum, 3 Rosamond St. E. “Soup for Thought”, Mississippi Textile Museum fundraiser, Saturday February 28, soups KEMPTVILLE will be donated by various restaurants. There will be two sittings: 11:30am-1pm & 1:30-3pm. The March Valley Singles Lunch will be 17 rests. in our 7th Annual TLC Soupfest held at The Barley Mow Restaurant, on Sunday, March 7th, 11:00 to 2:00 pm at the NGMC. March 1, at 1 p.m. Info. contact Donna 613- Like us on Facebook. Info 613-989-3042. 623-6698 or Johanna at 613-432-7622. Alzheimer Society- Dementia Education Series, Diagnosis, Medications & Treatment, March 6, 1-3pm Kemptville & District Home Support, 215 Sanders St, Ste 101, Registration 1-866-576-8556 Baby Rhyme Time - Ontario Early Years, Barley Shakers Dance Fri., Feb. 28, parents & their babies 0-12mnths, Fridays, Annual Lenten Haddock Fish Fry March 6 March 6-May 8, 10-11:30am, 33 Clothier St. and The Warm Up St. Patrick Party March 15. To register: 1-866-433-8933 ext. 2374 Watch for more details or go to our Civitan web Baby Talk, Wednesday, March 4, Ontario site for details. Early Years Centre, breastfeeding support Carleton Place & District Horticultural available. Society meeting March 4, St. Andrews Diabetes Education Programme, at the Presbyterian Church Hall, 7:00 pm, entrance Kemptville Hospital Diabetes Clinic, the first on Beckwith Street, rear of 39 Bridge Street. Wednesday and Thursday of the month. You Speaker Gerda Franssen, Master Gardener. Info must register by calling (613)258-6133 Ext. www.cphorticulture.ca 400. Info: www.kdh.on.ca Chair Exercise Classes held every Monday Kemptville and Area Walking Group, 2-3 pm at the Carambeck Community Center. Monday, March 2, Wednesday, March 4, Friday, For more information call 256-8339. March 6, 9 a.m. Meet at the North Grenville Community Home Support Friday Lunch Municipal Centre, contact Eva Francoeur 613Bunch, every Friday (March 6, 13, 20 and 258-4487. Sponsor: Health Unit. 27) at Beckwith Township Hall, at 12 noon. The North Grenville Photography Club Transportation available. Info/reservation: 613- meets the first Wednesday of every month from 253-0733. 7-9. New location is The auditorium at the Cribbage, every Tuesday afternoon 1 p.m. - Municipal Centre on Hwy 44. 4 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion, 177 George St. Everyone welcome Famous Pork Tenderloin Dinner, & LANARK homemade pies. Sat. Feb 28th from 4:307:00 p.m. Zion-Memorial United Church, 37 Franklin St. All welcome. Art Lessons with Sandy McNulty, Lanark Gender Illusions, Female Impersonators Learning Centre, Saturday February 28, 9-11am, fundraising show Feb. 28, Carleton Place Arena, 67 George St. 613-278-1397. 75 Neelin St., Doors open 7 p.m., show starts Astronomy are we alone, with Frnak at 8. Tickets: Byron 613-315-4355 or AAOD Hitchens, Lanark Learning Centre, Sunday

March 8, 2-3:30pm, 67 George St. 613-2592207. Civitan Old Tyme Country Talent Night Dinner & Dance. Last Friday of every month, dinner 6 p.m., music 7:30-11:30 p.m. Contact Vic (613)259-5610. Craft Circle, Lanark Learning Centre, knitters needed for preemie hats and Bales for the North. Thursday February 26, 1-3pm, 67 George St. 613-259-2207. Lanark Civitan Club talent night. Last Friday each month. Dinner 6 p.m., dance 7:30 p.m. Old Time Country Music. 613-259-5610. Lanark Legion Br. #395 is having a Friday Dinner, March 6, 5pm. Everyone is Welcome. Info: 613-259-3249 Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Maple Grove School, Wednesday March 4, 11, 25, 9:30-11:30am, info: 613-283-0095

MERRICKVILLE Men’s Darts, Merrickville Legion, March 4, 7 p.m. Men’s Darts, Merrickville Legion, March 11, 7 p.m. Merrickville Legion, Executive Meeting, March 3, 7 p.m. Merrickville Legion, general meeting, March 10, 7 p.m. Merrickville Legion, Music by Sagebrush, March 6, 7-11 p.m. Roast beef dinner served at 6 p.m. Merrickville Legion, Music by Wildflower, February 27, 7-11 p.m. Merrickville Legion open, February 28, 12-4 p.m. Merrickville Legion, open March 7, 12-4 p.m.

PAKENHAM Pakenham Square Dance Club Dance Friday, March 6, upstairs in the Stewart Community Centre. Dancing 8:00-11:30. Local musicians and light lunch provided. Everyone Welcome. Info 613-256-4126. St. Andrew’s United Church, Sunday, March 1 for breakfast starting at 9:30 followed at 11:00 with “Worship in a Different Key” in the lower hall. St. Andrew’s is celebrating its 175th year throughout 2015.

PERTH Adult Bereavement group, Wednesday, March 11, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Community Home Support, Lanark County, 40 Sunset Blvd. Contact: Rebecca Bowie 613-267-6400. Are you trying to cope with a family member suffering from a mental illness? NAMI support group, every 4th Tuesday of the month. Info: 283-2170. Bagpipe band practice, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Masonic Hall, 46 Russell St. W. New members welcome. Info: Wayne 283-9792, cell 284-7038 or www.gordonpipeband.com Bridge, Perth Duplicate Bridge Club meets 7:00 p.m., Thursdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26 at Perth Civitan Club. For partnership contact Bert Picard 613-267-5305. Families United monthly meeting, March 10, 7 PM, Carolina Suites, 105 North St. 613259-2605, www.familiesunited.ca

Film Night International Perth is showing the Oscar-nominated film The Theory of Everything, Wednesday March 4, 2 pm and 7 pm, at the Full Circle Theatre, Craig Street. Info: 613-267-1224. Knitting Class- Asbury Free Methodist Church, 144 Gore St E., Saturday, March 7, 1-3p.m. For all knitters, Pre-Register: 613-2672345 Meat Draw, Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 244, 26 Beckwith Street East, Perth, Saturday, Feb.26, 2:00pm to 5:00pm. Regular Saturday meat draw. Everyone welcome. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Dance Studio, Monday March 2, 9, 23, 30, 9:3011:00am, info: 613-283-0095 Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Perth Library, Wednesday March 4, 11, 25, 10:00-11:30am, info: 613-283-0095 Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Perth Library, Thursday March 5, 12, 26, 10:0011:30am, info: 613-283-0095 Perth Civitan Bingo, every Wednesday. Opens at 6 p.m. Bingo starts at 7 p.m. Probus Club of Perth March 4 at 9.30 a.m. at Perth Legion. Speakers will be Helga and David Zimmerly on their ten years cruising halfway around the world. Rideau Trail Association, Central Club, Sat., Mar. 7, Cross-country ski outing, level 2, 10km. Meet at Conlon Farm Perth 9:30am Leader: Nancy Gaudreau 613-300-9532. Rideau Trail Association, Central Club, Sat., Feb. 28. Level 1-2, 6 km, cross-country ski/snowshoe through Millpond Conservation area. Meet at 9:30am Conlon Farm, Perth. Leader: Yvonne Kennedy 613-267-9817

RURAL 4 hand euchre, Tuesday evenings 7 p.m. ABC Hall, Bolingbroke. Sponsor: ABC Seniors. Lunch and prizes. 4 hand euchre, Wednesday, March 4, 7:00 p.m. Montague Seniors Hall, Rosedale. Good prizes, good food. (613)284-1074. 4 hand euchre with lunch and prizes, every Friday, 7 p.m. Montague & District Seniors Club, 658 Rosedale Rd S. (613)283-6240, (613)283-8482. Athens and District Snowmobile Club wing nigh,t Thursday February 26, 4-9pm. Everyone Welcome. Take outs available. Beckwith and District Friendship Club will meet March 4, Centennial Hall, Franktown. Potluck Supper at 6 p.m. Musical entertainment. Inquires 613-257-2756. Breakfast, All you can eat, Saturday February 28, 8-noon, Soldiers’ Memorial (Oso) Hall, Sharbot Lake, proceeds to support Vision Screening in our local schools. Canadian Tai Chi Academy, every Mon, Wed., Fri., 9 a.m., Rosedale Hall, All welcome. (613)269-3944, www.canadiantaichia cademy. org Clayton Hall, Olde Tyme Music & Dinner, March 1, 2-6 p.m. supper at 5. All musicians welcome. Proceeds to Clayton Hall. C.P.H.C. formerly V.O.N. mobile clinic at the Town Hall, Westport. Open to anyone needing medical assistance. First Friday of every month, 9:30-2. Appointment (613)803-1710 or walk-in. Dance at Toledo Legion Sunday March 1st featuring the band Sagebrush. Doors open at 1 and dancing is from 2-5 followed by a hot supper. Dinner & Movie Night, Clayton

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Community Hall, Linn Bower Lane, Clayton, March 6. Dinner 5:00-6:30 p.m. Movie starts at 6:30 p.m. Elgin Community Gardeners meeting, Guthrie House, Tuesday March 3, 2-4pm. Senior Wraparound presentation 2-3pm. All local gardeners & seniors welcome. Agenda: seniors, socials/events. Susan 613-331-4722. Families for Families - Support Group Families living with Mental Illness - Topic: How Mental Health Affects Families. March 4, 7 - 8:30 pm, 25 Front Avenue. Contact: Anne 613-345-0950, Ext 6 Forfar euchre every Friday evening, 7:30 p.m. Forfar Community Hall. Light lunch. Everyone welcome. Fundraising Meeting, First Monday of each month at 9:30 a.m. Montague Forget-Me-Not Seniors. Info: 613-283-2993. Mallorytown Legion Branch 484, General Meeting, Monday March 9, 7pm. Mallorytown Legion, breakfast every morning Monday to Friday, 7am - 11am, Everyone welcome. Mallorytown Legion, buffet breakfast March 1, 8-noon, Everyone welcome. Mallorytown Legion, dance to the music of the Trevor Walsh Band, starts at 7pm, March 7, Everyone welcome. Mallorytown Legion, doubles Pool Tournament, registration 11-11:30am, March 7, play starts at noon. Pancake Breakfast, Watson’s Corners Community Hall, March 8, Put on by the Evergreen Masonic Lodge. Personal Sewing, every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Montague Forget-Me-Not Seniors. Info: 613-283-2993. Shopping bus trip. Every 2nd Tuesday of the month (March 10). Leaving Portland Community Hall, 9 a.m. Info./location 613272-2676. Snow Road Snowmobile Club Breakfast March 7, 8-11 a.m. at Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Road. Everyone welcome. You could win a Free Breakfast. Snow Road Snowmobile Club “Ride For Dad”, Fighting Prostate Cancer, February 28. Registration on-line at RideForDad.ca or 8.0010.00 a.m. at Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Road. Lunch Stop on ride. Prizes. Spaghetti Night- First Friday every month, Mar 6, 5-7 p.m. Legion, Br. 231, Portland. “Taking Care of My Health - Preventing Falls” by Helene Carriere, R.N. Tuesday March 10, 9:15-11:00 a.m. 225 McClellan Rd (Arlington Woods Hall). RSVP 613-721-1257 or 829-2063. World Day of Prayer service, Linn Bower Apartments’ Lounge Clayton, Friday March 6, 2p.m. Refreshments after. All welcome.

SMITHS FALLS 2nd Annual Bake Sale, Saturday, March 7, in support of the Hub Pool, located at the Gallipeau Centre, 10Am until sold out. Info: 613-284-5208 4 hand bid euchre, 7:00 p.m. Every second and fourth Monday every month. Seniors Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St., parking behind arena. Sponsor Harmony Club 162. 4 hand bid euchre, every Wednesday and Friday at 1:30 p.m. Senior’s Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St. Parking behind arena. Sponsor: Harmony Club 162. Info: (613)283-4684. See SMITHS FALLS page 39

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DEATH NOTICE

Machan Jessie M. née Acheson Machan

HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY Carl Bolton March 4, 2015 With love from your family

HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY Joan Reddick October 23, 2014 A celebration was held at the Brigadoon Restaurant in Oxford Mills. Cousin Ruby Crawford, sister Beartice Strelbisky and niece Mary Jane Ferguson were in attendance. Love from all your family. BIRTHDAY

Dr. Jennifer Curry Jennifer Curry recently completed the requirements for registration as a psychologist in Alberta. She has an Honours BA from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario and a MA and PHD from the University of Alberta in Edmonton. Jennifer is currently employed at Heritage Youth Assessment Center in Red Deer, Alberta. Congratulations Jennifer! We are so proud of all your hard work and achievements. Dr. Grant Curry and Mary Lynn (Baker) Curry, Susie and Martin (Curry) Tan, and Alice and Paul Knapp. CARD OF THANKS

HAPPY 13TH BIRTHDAY MAX Love Grammie Mel

IN MEMORIAM

HAPPY 19th BIRTHDAY Haydn Coughlin February 25, 2015 You have a year full of adventure and new beginnings awaiting you. We couldn’t be more proud of the man you have become. Make your mark, conquer the unknown and stand strong. Success is within your reach. With all of our love From your family XOXO

DONAVAN, Helen Marie - In loving memory of our mother who left us on February 22, 1998. So many years have passed, It feels just like yesterday. The gates of heaven opened on the day you went away. We cherish all the memories, For they will never fade away. You live on in each of our hearts, We love you as much today, As we did in all those yesterdays. May you know how much you are loved and missed forever and always. Love Joan, Don, Charlie, Dianne, Art, Nancy and all their families.

CARD OF THANKS

The family of the late Oremal Wilson wish to thank all of our relatives, friends and neighbours for the floral tributes, donations, sympathy cards, phone calls and all the food that was brought to the house. A special thanks to Rev. Peggy Kuzmicz. We would also like to thank the Ladies Auxiliary of the Kemptville Legion for the lovely lunch. We would also like to thank Hulse-Playfair and McGarry Funeral Home. The Wilson family

Peacefully in the presence of her loved ones, Jessie passed away on Sunday, February 22nd, 2015 in hospital in Kingston at the age of 80 years (Retired following over 30 years of service at Rideau Regional Hospital). Predeceased in 1979 by loved son Stephen and in 2010 by her beloved husband of 54 years, Charles S. Machan. Cherished mother of Stuart (Anne) Machan, Peter Machan, Susan (Stephen) Lucas, Ruth (Tony) Vanderlaan, Michael Todd (Ian Campbell), Treena Machan (James Peacock), Andrew (Kim) Machan, Amy (Ali Zeba) Machan. Much loved grandmother of Stephen (Jezkova), Justin (Rebecca) and Aaron (Meghan) Machan, Max (Bernadette) and Maggie Stewart and Alexander (Emily) Machan, Samuel, Sean and Simon Lucas, Joshua, Jessica, Josie, Jed and Jannah Vanderlaan, Wendell and Cheyanne Peabody, MacLean and Caleb Machan, and Vivian DeLaCruz. She was predeceased by her siblings John, Fred and George Acheson and her parents Stuart and Minnie (Sargeant) Acheson. Fondly remembered by all her family and by Charles Machan’s family. Family and friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 112 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls on Friday, March 6th, 2015 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Her life will be celebrated with a service to be held at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 106 Church Street, Merrickville on Saturday at 10:30 A.M. Spring interment will be held in Hopetown Cemetery. In remembrance, contributions to Holy Trinity Anglican Church or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

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Pratt Howard W. Pratt

In hospital in Smiths Falls on Friday, February 20th, 2015 Howard passed away at the age of 79 in the presence and love of his family, following a courageous battle with lung cancer and a broken heart, having just lost his beloved wife and best friend Rosemary (nee Sergeant) of more than 52 years on January 19th, 2015. Cherished father of Heather (Dan) Dyck, Nancy (Paul) Pringle and Donna (Bruce) Bender. Loved and adored grandfather to Ashley, Cory, Joshua, Kaitlyn, Brent and Ryan and the great-grandfather to London Rose. Dear brother of Doris Irvine, Wilmer (Pearl) Pratt, Ronald Pratt, Victor (Barb) Pratt, Verna Pratt-Wood, Shirley (Willis) Sergeant, Gary (Anna) Pratt, Elaine (Glen) Moore and Brian (Sharon) Pratt. Howard was predeceased by his brother Bob and his wife Pat Pratt, sister-in-law Helen Pratt and brotherin-law Ross Irvine. He will be fondly remembered by the Sergeant families, all his family and many friends. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W., Perth on Saturday, February 28, 2015 from 11:00 A.M. until time of the service to Celebrate Howard’s Life at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel. Interment, Crawford Cemetery, McDonald’s Corners. In remembrance, contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

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DEATH NOTICE It is easy to say thank you, but it’s harder to convey the heartfelt gratitude felt on Valentine’s Day at my benefit. The staff, volunteers, friends and famiy were overwhelming. Thank you to Peters Auction for your valuable time and great skills. You made it fun for everyone. Thank you to stores and businesses for your generous donations. It’s nice to be noticed! Even people whom didn’t know me went over and above for my cause. Also, thanks to Tanya. Love to all Mark Steele

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IN MEMORIAM FIELDING - In loving memory of Lois Fielding, who passed away March 3, 2004. Locked in our hearts you will always be Loved and remembered eternally. Those special years will not return When we were all together, But with the love within our hearts You will walk with us forever. Ken and Family

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TAYLOR, Arvella Peacefully at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital with all of her “Angels” by her side on Saturday afternoon, February 21st, 2015; Arvella Taylor was finally called home following a brief but courageous struggle. She was 87. Dearly beloved and devoted wife of the late John “Jack” Taylor (November 8, 2005). Proud and much loved mother of Michael (Karen); John (Carmen); Kevin (Lorraine); Mark (Gloria); Mary Atkinson (Bob); Maureen Taylor and Anne Walsh. Adored and doting “Grandma” of Kaitlin (Tom), Alexander (Lauren), Laura (Corey), Ryan, Matthew (Heather), Jonathan (Trish), Meaghan (Chris), Josh, Julie, Matthew and Erin and “Great-Grandma” of Hadley, Peyton, Lucas and Carter. Arvella was the last surviving child of the late Richard Powell and the late Rebecca Harten. She was predeceased by siblings: Richard Powell (late Beryl); Edward “Eddie” Powell (Charlotte); Harry Powell (late Marjorie) and Anna Mae McMullen. A devoted Christian woman, Arvella always saw the best in people and will be missed dearly by all who had the honour of calling her friend. The Taylor families received friends during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Wednesday, February 25th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Thursday morning from 9:30 to 10:15. A Funeral Mass was celebrated in St. John Chrysostom Church, Arnprior on Thursday morning, February 26th at 11 o’clock. Interment followed at the Malloch Road Cemetery. In memory of Arvella, a donation to the Arnprior and District Breast Cancer Support Group would be appreciated by her family. Members of the CWL will assemble at the funeral home for prayers on Wednesday afternoon at 3:30. Condolences/Tributes/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

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Naismith, Marjorie Helena (nee Mitchell) In her 91st year. September 13, 1924 - February 22, 2015 Predeceased by her husband Bob. Loved and respected mother of David (Emmy), and Betty Deugo (Henry). Loved Nana to Rob Deugo (Christine), Carolyn Lalonde (Shane). Great-Nana to Rylan and Gavin Deugo and Alyssa, Chelsea, Makayla Lalonde. Survived by sister-in-law May Toop (the late Bill). Predeceased by her sisters Evelyn Foote (the late Ted), Florence Honeyborne (the late Fred), Mary Duncan (the late Gordon). Sister-in-law to the late Bette Endersby (the late Lloyd), and the late Bill Naismith (the late Erva). Daughter of the late Thomas Mitchell and the late Emma (nee Fishenden). Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends were received at the C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL INC. 127 Church St., Almonte, ON. (613)-256-3313 Visitation was held on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 2 to 4pm and 7 to 9pm as well as Thursday, February 26, 2015 from 1pm to 1:45pm. Funeral Service followed Thursday’s visiting at 2pm in the Gamble Chapel. Donations in memory of Marjorie may be made to the Almonte General Hospital Fairview Manor Foundation. Interment at Auld Kirk Cemetery in the Spring. Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

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Mary Louise (nee Johnson) Stanton

Passed away at Wedgewood Retirement Resort in Brockville on Monday, February 16, 2015 at the age of 89. Beloved wife and best friend of the late Albert who predeceased Mary in 1962. Also predeceased was her beloved son John in 1980. Devoted mother of Richard (Suzanne) Stanton and Julie Dixon (Rob). Cherished grandmother of Albert (Angie), Wally (Tammie), Allison, Ashley (Daniel) and Adam (Sarah) and great-grandmother of Damien, Emma, Lillian, Molly, Jesse and Rebecca. Mary was also predeceased by her brother Harry Johnson. She will be sadly missed by her daughter-in-law Winn Stanton, as well as her many extended family and friends in the Perth and surrounding communities. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth on Thursday, February 19, 2015 from 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. The service to celebrate her life took place in the Chapel on Friday at 1 o’clock. Private interment will take place at Elmwood Cemetery at a later date. If desired memorial contributions may be made to the Shriner’s Hospital in Mary’s name.

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Horner, Audrey Ethel (nee Campbell)

The family of Audrey Horner wish to announce her passing on Saturday, February 21, 2015. Beloved wife of the late H. Ralph Horner (Junior). Proud mother of Dorothy (Bill Storms), Harold (Barbara) and Linda (Stephen Guetta). Predeceased by her son Jamie. Grandmother and Nana of six grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren. Audrey will be missed by her friends and extended family. Friends may visit the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place on Friday, March 6 from 10:30 a.m. until time of funeral service in the chapel at 1.p.m. Interment to follow at DewarKennedy Cemetery, Ashton. For those who wish, a donation to the Alzheimer Society, Cancer Society or Ashton United Church would be appreciated. www.barkerfh.com

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ELLIOTT Winnifred Violet Peacefully in Fairview Manor, Almonte on Wed., February 18, 2015. Winnifred “Winn” Elliott (nee; Blaney) of Almonte, age 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Clyde Elliott. Much loved and respected mother of Sandra Pigden of Winnipeg and Laird Elliott (Renae) of Banff, Alberta. Loved grandma of Jeff, Brittany & Luke. Predeceased by 3 sisters; Isabel, Margaret & Gertrude and 2 brothers; Harold & Mervyn Blaney. Friends were invited to join in a Celebration of Winn’s life in the Almonte United Church on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 2 PM. Spring interment Auld Kirk Cemetery. Sandra & Laird and their families would like to express their profound appreciation to all the staff at Fairview Manor for the excellent and compassionate care extended to their mom. For those who may want to honour Winn with a memorial donation, please consider the Almonte General Hospital Fairview Manor Foundation. For further information please contact the C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL INC. 127 Church St., Almonte, ON. (613)-256-3313 Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

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(Retired Foreman – Scheel Windows, Arnprior) Peacefully at Garden Terrace, Kanata on Friday afternoon, February 13th, 2015; Arthur James William “Attie” Campbell of Arnprior passed away at the age of 81. Dear son of the late Donald Campbell and the late Margaret McGregor. Beloved and devoted husband of the late Marilyn (nee Hannah) (March 27, 2008). Dearly loved father of Bev McLaren (Neil) of Braeside. Cherished and proud “Grandpa” of Robert McLaren (Lacey) of Kanata and Stephanie McLaren of Braeside. Predeceased by his only brother, Murray. Brother-in-law of Elsie Campbell of Stittsville. Attie was a long time, loyal employee of Scheel Windows. His knowledge, kind nature and willingness to help others will be remembered by all who knew him. Friends were invited to join Attie’s family during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Monday evening, February 23rd from 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Tuesday morning, February 24th from 10 to 10:45 a.m. A Service to honour Attie Campbell’s followed in the Pilon Family Chapel at 11 o’clock. Interment Sand Point Public Cemetery, Rhoddy’s Bay. For those wishing, a donation to the Arnprior Food Bank would be appreciated by the family. Condolences/Tributes/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

Peacefully at The Grove Nursing Home, Arnprior on Saturday morning, February 14th, 2015; Wayne James Watson of Arnprior passed away following a lengthy illness at the age of 69 years. Dear son of the late Ralph Watson and the late Marion Gillan. Dearly loved father of Susie Watson (Glen Campbell) of Galetta and stepfather of Janet Patrois of London. Dear brother of Eddie Watson and Kathy Nicholas (Carl), both of Arnprior; Heather Allaire (late Herb) of Belleville; Joan Reckenburg (Gerald) and Debbie Schultz (Eddie), both of Arnprior. Predeceased by 3 sisters: Louise and Margaret Watson and Linda Chusroskie (late Barry). Cherished grandfather of Jake and Jenny Campbell; Samantha and Shauna Patrois. Special friend of Shirley Langton of London. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends were invited to join Wayne’s family for visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Wednesday evening, February 18th from 6 to 8 p.m. Spring interment Albert Street Cemetery, Arnprior. In memory of Wayne, a donation to The Grove Nursing Home, Arnprior would be appreciated by his family. Condolences/Tributes/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

McINTOSH Edna May Peacefully in her sleep at Carleton Lodge, Ottawa on Tuesday, February 17th, 2015. Edna (nee Rollins) Long-Time resident of Almonte, age 93. Dearly beloved wife of the late Russell McIntosh and predeceased by her parents Thomas and Mary (Binnie) Rollins. Much loved mother to Bert of Oakville and Bob (Vivian) of Ottawa. Cherished grandmother of Brian, Ian (Michelle), Katrina and Corinne, and proud great grandmother of Alexis and Brock. She is survived by sisters Kathleen (late Bill) Powell, Marion (late Glen) Hyndman, Ruth Rollins, Lois (late Harley) Johnson, Irene (late Ron) Seeley and brother Bob (late Pearl). Predeceased by her sisters Vena (late Bob) Young, Dorothy (late Ken) McGregor, Ethel (late Alf) Powell and brother Nelson. Friends and Family were received at the C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL INC. 127 Church St., Almonte, ON. (613)-256-3313 For visitation on Monday, February 23rd from 10am to 11am, followed by a memorial service and fellowship. The family wishes to express sincere thanks to the staff at Carleton Lodge for their compassion and the excellent care provided to our mother. For those so wishing, memorial donations may be made to the Almonte General Hospital or the charity of your choice. Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

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Born on September 20, 1926 in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan Harley Johnson passed away peacefully, hands joined with the love of his life; Mabel Shirley Johnson (nee Needham) of 66 years. Loving father of Ron (Janis) of Mexico, Paul (Lise) of Vankleek Hill, David (Sheila) St. Clair Beach, Andrew (Liz) of Oshawa. Loved by his grandchildren Michael, Carolyn, Christine, Patrick, Steven, Trevor, Rachel, Scott, Shannon, Angie and spouses. A great grandfather to 10 great grandchildren. Beloved brother to Beverly Spooner (Jim) of Prince Albert Saskatchewan. Harley’s service to his Country as a member of the Royal NavyFleet Air Arm from September 20, 1944 until the end of WWII. Upon retiring as Captain from TCA/Air Canada of 34 years, they left their farm in Vankleek Hill, ON to their long-term residence on Adam Lake, ON; in recent years moved to St. Clair Beach to enjoy the south. It was so fitting that dad should pass on Family Day. Dad loved family gatherings, and so our family gathered to celebrate his life, we invited you to join us at a visitation at the Windsor Chapel Funeral Home (Banwell Chapel) 519-253-7234, 11677 Tecumseh Rd., East, Tecumseh, ON on Friday February 20, 2015 between 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. A Veterans service under the Auspices of the Windsor Veterans Memorial Service Committee was held at 7:00 p.m. A private family service was held on Saturday followed by cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Windsor Downtown Missions in care of the Windsor Chapel, or a charity of your choice. On-line condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.windsorchapel.com

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Stewart Elsie May (nee Orlando) Stewart

Passed away in Perth Hospital on Sunday, February 15, 2015 Elsie May Stewart (Nee Orlando) at the amazing age of 100. She is predeceased by her sisters Nina and Aimee as well as her brother Peter. She is survived by her many nieces and nephews in the UK and the USA. She will be sadly missed by her friends Deb, Mike and Betty Ward, of Perth, Cheryl and Michael Laws of Cochrane, AB and their families as well as Yolande of St. Lambert, QC and May of Montreal. Elsie was born in Cardiff, Wales, then moved to Montreal following the war and took up a successful career with Sun Life Assurance until her retirement. Throughout her life she enjoyed travelling the world, was an avid seamstress and knitter, and had a love of dance. On behalf of Elsie, her friends would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at the Perth Hospital, as well as all staff at Carolina Suites for their exceptional care over Elsie during her time in Perth. A Memorial Reception will be held on Friday, February 27, 2015 at Carolina Retirement Suites, 12 Alma St. Perth, ON from 2 to 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the GWM Foundation or CNIB. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

McIlvenna Edward M. McIlvenna

Ed passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Monday, February 16, 2015 at the age of 60. He is survived by his wife Donna McIlvenna. Loved father of Mark (Sandra) Evoy, Angie (Chris) Page, April (Brian) Coleman, Mike (Samm) McIlvenna and Tracy McIlvenna. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Scott, Dawna, Rob, Colleen, Emma, Scarlett, Matthew, Lucas, Abby and Ella. Loved son of Edward and Alice McIlvenna. Dear brother of Allen (Karen) McIlvenna, Ron (Shannon) McIlvenna, Valerie (Steve) Kerr, Peter (Lucie) McIlvenna, Suzanne (Mike) Jackman, Tim McIlvenna and Melody (Steve) Rochefort. Fondly remembered by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and many good friends. Family and friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 112 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls on Friday, February 20, 2015 from 10 am until the service in the Chapel at 12 noon. Interment, Hillcrest Cemetery at a later date. In memory of Ed, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls (613) 283-2800 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

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SEMPLE Jean Glennora

Passed away peacefully in her 89th year on January 29, 2015 in Oshawa, Ontario. Beloved wife of the late David Semple. Loved mother of Glenn (Miriam) Semple, Elizabeth (David) Parker, and Bert (Judy) Semple, and loving grandmother to her seven grandchildren. Jean worked as a Registered Nurse with the Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Health Unit for 23 years and was a long time member of the First Baptist Church in Smiths Falls. A Celebration of Jean’s life will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at the First Baptist Church, 73 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls, at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to “The Gideons International in Canada” or a charity of your choice.

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Catherine “Kay” (nee Curry)

Peacefully at Dundas Manor, Winchester, on Tuesday, February 17, 2015, Catherine Elaine Ralph, at age 83 years. Beloved wife of the late Preston Earl Ralph. Predeceased by her parents Arthur Curry and Lillian Craig and by sister Jean Evans. Loving mother of Ron (Pat). Cherished Grandmother of Ryan (Michelle) and Kristy Smith (Steve). Great-Grandmother of Ethan and Ella Smith. Friends and family were invited to visit at Christ Church, Burritt’s Rapids, 4419 Donnelly Drive, Burritt’s Rapids on Monday, February 23rd after 12 noon until time of the Memorial Service in the Church at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Kemptville District Hospital or Christ Church, Burritt’s Rapids would be appreciated. Condolences/tributes/ donations: www.hpmcgarry.ca 613-258-2435

GOUGH Rick

Passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 in his 53rd year. Beloved husband of Donna. Loving father to Leslie Gough (Kenny Jenkins) and Erica Gough (Brandon Wilkinson). Annika Jenkins will dearly miss her Gramps. Dear brother of Ron (April Fielding), and Wendy (Josh Boisvert). Sadly missed by his parents Buck and Muriel Gough and by his motherin-law Reta Curran. Predeceased by his brother Rob and sister Theresa. Fondly remembered by his best friend Jim Blair and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Friends were invited to join the family at the Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls for Rick’s memorial service on Monday, February 23, 2015 at 11 o’clock. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, CHEO or LAWS would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences can be made at www.lannin.ca.

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Glenwood Darren

Suddenly at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, Kitchener, on Monday, February 16, 2015. Gone to be with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ at the age of 54. Dearly loved foster son of Darrell and the Rev. Marjorie Smith (nee Hunter) of Parry Sound and foster brother John Worthen of Kitchener. Survived by his siblings Lorraine Harrison, Brett Hanson, Susan Anderson, Loretta Price and their families of Fredericton, New Brunswick. Predeceased by his parents Glenwood P. and E. Evelyn (nee Warren) Hanson of Kingsley, New Brunswick and by his brother Beau Quinn of Fredericton, New Brunswick. Also predeceased by Foxhunt friend Ron. Fondly remembered by Glenn’s Foxhunt family of 25 years, Bruce and Richard. Glenn was especially fond of caregivers Roxanne, Tina, Marion, Andrea, Laurie and many others. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Robert Ruggle Funeral Home, 617 King St. N., Waterloo. Private family funeral services have taken place. Interment Parkview Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy and in lieu of flowers, donations to Therapeutic Paws of Canada, K-W Habilitation Services or First Baptist Church-Parry Sound would be appreciated by the family and may be arranged by contacting the funeral home at 519 8887700. Condolences may be made online at www.robertrugglefuneralhome.com

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Kathleen “Kay”

Peacefully at the Smiths Falls Hospital on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 in her 89th year. Beloved wife and soul mate of Lyle. Loving, caring and adored mother of Allan (Elsie) Leeson, Trudy (Dave Greer), Gary “Griz” Leeson, Wendy (Don Looby), Mary (Randy McCord), Julie (Gary Foster). Treasured Nan of Derek, Melanie, Tracy, Shawn, Kaylee, Jodi, Chelsey and Stephanie. Great Nan of Daniel, Brody, Aiden, Tristan and Ashley. Dear sister to Bill (Nina Bligdon), Bernard (Rita Bligdon) and Gwendolyn. Predeceased by Bertha and Derek. Kay will be deeply missed by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Friends were invited to visit with the family at the Lannin Funeral Home Smiths Falls on Sunday, February 22, 2015 from 2-4PM and 6-8PM A funeral service was held in the Chapel on Monday, February 23, 2015 at 2 o’clock. As expressions of sympathy donations to L.A.W.S. or Trinity United Church would be greatly appreciated by the family. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca

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FULLER – In loving memory of our parents, Hazel, a dear mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and greatgrandmother who passed away February 27, 2011 and Eric, a dear father, father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather who passed away May 24, 2003. Sadly missed along life’s way, Quietly remembered every day; No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts, they are always there. Forever in our hearts, Sharron and Korny, John and Pat, Paul and Asta, Susan and Caleb, Carole, Josephine and Kathy, all your grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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Michael “Mike”

Passed away peacefully in the Kirkland Lake Hospital on Sunday, February 8, 2015 in his 91st year. Dearly beloved husband of Genvieve Kerr (Murphy) of 64 years. He will be sadly missed by his daughter Judy and son Michael (Christine) along with one granddaughter and three grandsons. He was predeceased by his daughter Geraldine “Jerry”, his parents Frank and Sarah (Lauglin) Kerr, brothers Jimmy, Pat, Walter and Gerald and sisters Edna Norwood, Hazel Brash, Alice Reid, Stella Gordanier. Dearly loved brother of Tommy (late Helen), Kenny (Bonnie), Edith (Frank) Clark, Monica (late Lionel) Robidoux. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Interment will take place in the spring at Kirkland Lake Cemetery.

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DIXON – In loving memory of our Dad, Edward who passed away 31 years ago February 26. He is gone but not forgotten, As it dawns another year, In our lonely hours of thinking, Thoughts of you are always near. To us you were so special, What more is there to say, Except to wish with all our hearts, That you were here today. They say time heals everything, But we know it isn’t so, Because it hurts as much today, As it did 31 years ago today. We love you Dad Rick, Lisa, Mel, Rose David, Judy

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COADY, Jim – In loving memory of our dad, grampa and great grampa who passed away on February 26, 2003. Twelve years have passed Since that sad day When the one we loved was called away. God took him home It was His will But in our hearts He liveth still. We often think of days gone by When we were all together A shadow o’er our lives has cast A loved one gone forever. Forever loved Sadly missed But never forgotten XXOO Donnie, Greg, Julie and Shyanna

DON BROWNLEE November 28, 1931 - March 3. 2014 In loving memory of our wonderful husband, dad and papa. If we could have a lifetime wish and one dream that could come true We would pray to God with all our hearts just to see and speak to you A thousand words won’t bring you back we know because we’ve tried And neither will a million tears we know because we’ve cried Remembering you is easy we do it everyday But there’s an ache within our hearts that will never go away. Sadly missed and forever loved Patricia, Jerry & Carol, Gay & Bob, Bruce & Debbie, Barbara & Wilford, Colleen & Heinz and grandkids

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LESLIE, Larry – In loving memory of my husband, Larry, who left us too soon February 27, 2013. There is another side of grief Where the tears still flow Not as often Where memories bring smiles Not just sadness Where blessings are recognized Not just struggles Where you are remembered Not just mourned. Forever in my heart and by my side Love Susan

COUTTS, Ken – February 27, 2014 In loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather & great grandfather. Nothing can ever take away, The love a heart holds dear, Fond memories linger every day, Remembrance keeps him near. Forever loved and never to be forgotten Dora and family

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DIXON – In loving memory of a loving husband, Edward who went to be with God 31 years ago, February 26. I remember the day I met you, And the day God made you mine, I remember the day God took you, And will till the end of time. And when I’m sad and lonely, And everything goes wrong, I seem to hear you whisper, Cheer up and carry on. Each time I see your picture, You seem to smile and say, Don’t cry I’m only sleeping, We’ll meet again someday. (Ted) I love you (Eleanor)

FRED HARPER Nov 24, 1938 - March 2, 2013 In loving memory of my husband, soul-mate and friend Always on my mind Forever in my heart Micki

JUDITH DIANE BAILEY December 18, 1953-March 2, 2014 Loved and missed by her family and friends

Helen O’Neill – February 26, 2014 We know God has blessed you with peace and grace, For it is us that miss you here in this place. For heaven has gained an Angel above, When God so claimed the Mom we love. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered. Graham, Jane Ann, Tony, Sue, Tim, Barb and families

COADY, W. James (Jim) – In loving memory of a dear Dad and Grandpa, who passed away February 26, 2003. Down the path of memories we slowly walk today. Our thoughts forever with you, as life goes on its way. If memories bring us closer, We are never far apart, For always in our memory, you are present by our side. Remembering you can cause a smile, Bring laughter or a tear. These memories are so precious, That keep you ever near. Forever in our hearts … Doug, Deb, Erin and family

TRIMBLE, Vera – In loving memory of a dear Mother, Nanny and Great Grandmother, who left us on March 4, 2014. When someone you love becomes a memory, The memory becomes a treasure, And that is why Dear Mom, We will love you forever. Remembering you can make us smile, Bring laughter, or a tear, How precious are the memories, That keep you ever near. Although we cannot touch your hand, Or sit and laugh with you, We miss you in so many ways, And the things we used to do. You had a smile for every one, You had a heart of gold, You left the sweetest memories, The world could ever hold. To us you are very special, What more is there to say, Except to wish with all our hearts, That you were here with us today. With all our love Terrie and Family

LALLY, James - December 29, 1995 Marjorie (Ferguson) - February 22, 2004 Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us everyday, Unseen, unheard but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear. Love Always Joan, Jane, Judy, Donna and Families

IN MEMORIAM GIFF - In loving memory of a special lady, Irene, March 2, 1908 January 24, 1995. Gentle in manner, patient in pain, Irene left us, Heaven to gain With nature so gentle and actions so kind, It’s hard in this world her equal to find. Always in our hearts, her family

WARWICK - In loving memory of a wonderful father & grandfather Walter Warwick who passed away March 3, 2010. Dearly missed but not forgotten, June, Tom and Danielle & family Shelley and Clem & family

IN MEMORIAM WILSON, William R In loving memory of our favorite dad March 1, 2009. When tomorrow starts without me, Don’t think we are far apart, For every time you think of me, I’m right there in your heart. (A phone call from heaven). Missing you everyday Bill, Not only on your birthday February 25. Love Lorna, your sons, daughter-in-laws & grand children. FOR SALE Ariens wood splitters: split horizontal or vertical, made in USA. Subaru engines. 27 tonne: list price $2091 sale $1899. 22 tonne: list price $1609 sale price $1469. Pete’s Lawn & Marine 613-267-7053. Cedar rails, pickets & posts for sale, as well as rough sawn cedar & pine lumber. Call or text 613-913-7958.

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TRIMBLE, Vera – In loving memory of my wife, who passed away March 4, 2014. God made me a wife, So loving and kind, And I had the honour of calling her mine. I miss you more than anyone knows, As each day passes the emptiness grows. Gone are the days we used to share, But in my heart you will always be there. Every day in some small way, Memories of you come my way. Though absent you are very near, Still missed, always loved and very dear. Always in my heart Gerald

McLAUCHLAN, Hugh David June 22, 1951-Feb. 27, 2009 Hughie, it’s been six years you have been gone. Even after six years it doesn’t seem that you are gone. A husband and father like you can never be replaced. Your memories are always there and never erased. They say time heals, but it is not the same, Just memories, a picture and a smile that can’t be replaced. The emptiness of you not being there with us all is a sadness that will always remain in our hearts. I miss you every second of every day. Loving you always Sue and Mike

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18 Beckwith St South, Smiths Falls. 1 bedroom apartment, $800/month all inclusive. Elevator, laundry, parking. First and last months rent required. Call 613-284-1736.

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2 bedroom house, Carleton Place. Fridge, stove, heat, hydro, parking, washer and dryer included $1,400/month. No pets, no smoking, first, last, references. Available immedi$1,550/month if rented by ately. 613-621-2299, leave March 6, 2015 or message. $1,650.00/month after March 6. Carleton Place, 3 2 Bedroom House on bedroom bungalow, 1-1/2 Lorne St $900 + heat & bathrooms, hardwood and hydro & 2 Bedroom lower ceramic throughout. Large level apartment on Aberback deck. Includes dish- deen Ave, Smiths Falls, washer, stove, fridge, $900 + heat & hydro, washer and dryer. Lower fridge, stove, washer & level family room with dryer included. natural gas fireplace. Good 613-267-6115 size laundry room. Insulated garage. Ideal location 2 bedroom house, Smiths for families -within a short Falls, newly renovated, no walking distance of smoking, no pets, all oneschools and stores. Quiet level, large yard. ,$850 + neighbourhood. Small pets hydro. Call Christine allowed. 613-323-2941. 613-485-7285.

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Full time High Quality CSR, fast paced copy shop, computer skills, multitasker. Experience in Graphic / Adobe creative suite an asset 613-831-8855

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CLASS A/Z FLATBED DRIVERS REQUIRED

We offer: Competitive wage and benefit package Excellent, well maintained equipment Dedicated tractors Home every weekend Our primary area of operations is from Eastern Ontario to the GTA and Southwestern Ontario. We require: 2 years AZ experience Clean abstract Professional attitude

HELP WANTED

CARLETON PLACE TERRACE

6 Industrial Road, Kemptville (613) 258-4570, 800-387-0638

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Case Management Worker â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Intensive Case Management (ICM) Term Contract .5 FTE (17.5 hours/week) April 6, 2015 to January 8, 2016

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A part of Lanark Renfrew Health & Community Services

Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Resources on Wheels Licensed Home Child Care is looking for Providers throughout Lanark County including: Almonte, Blacks Corners, Carleton Place, Franktown, Lanark Village, Perth, and Smiths Falls. CROW offers the flexibility of becoming a self-employed Provider in your own home. Choose your own hours that fit your familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s schedule. For more information please call 613-283-0095 ext 301 or 1-800-267-9252 ext 301 or email: hcccrow@bellnet.ca or visit http://crowlanark.com/licensedhome-child-care/

HELP WANTED

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Experienced, reliable cleaning lady. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cut corners, I clean them. Please call Karen cell 613-868-4723.

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BayBridge Senior Living is seeking passionate, hands-on people that share our values. All of our team members bring a high-level of understanding and skills related to their respective ďŹ elds of expertise. Carolina Retirement Suites is expanding our team and are seeking applications for the following positions.

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Classifieds

Professionals Needed. Looking for career-minded persons willing to speak to small groups or do oneon-one Presentations locally. Part Time or Full Time. A car and internet access are necessary. Training and ongoing support provided. Build financial security. Paid daily. Call Diana 1.866.306.5858 RECE Needed for supply work, drop resume at Nursery Rhyme Daycare Center, 11 Elmsley St. North, Smiths Falls, K7A 2G4. Attention: Susan Adams.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

283-3182 Toll Free

1-888-967-3237 1-888-WORD ADS

Eastern Ontario’s Largest Indoor Flea Market 150 booths Open Every Sunday All Year 8am-4pm Hwy. #31 – 2 kms north of 401

Mchaffies Flea Market

ALL NEW Furniture & Antique Store NOW OPEN OPEN

ALL NEW STREET MOTORS SALES DIVISION 613-205-1212 NOW OPEN

AUCTIONS

AUCTION SALE SAT, FEB 28, 2015 @ 10 AM SHARP! PREVIEW @ 9 AM TO BE HELD @ MARSHALL’S AUCTION HOUSE 2913 COUNTY RD 21 SPENCERVILLE This sale features many collectibles, toys, antiques, nice antique Hoosier cupboard, beautiful handcrafted stain glass mosaics, modern household etc… Auctioneers Note: A good variety of items something for everyone! For a more detailed list w/photos go to www.lmauctions.ca Auctioneer or Owner not responsible for lost, stolen, damaged articles, accidents day of sale. Canteen. Terms: Cash, Debit , Visa, Mastercard Photo I.D. as is. No Buyers Premium All announcements day of sale takes precedence over all printed matter. To book your sale call:

7 DAYS 9am to 4pm 613-284-2000 streetfleamarket.net 5 MILES SOUTH OF SMITHS FALLS CORNER OF HWY 15 & BAY ROAD

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136 Lombardy Road Smiths Falls, ON K7A 5B8 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

at 613-283-5555.

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CAREER DEVELOPMENT

DAN PETERS AUCTION

FORTINET TO HIRE MORE WILLIS COLLEGE GRADUATES! Fortinet - a Fortune 500 company and major Ottawa IT employer, continues to aggressively hire Willis College graduates from the Network Security professional diploma program.

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Home Office (613) 284-8281 New Mattress Sales (613) 284-1234 email: info@danpetersauction.com Website: www.danpetersauction.com

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

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

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(viewing starts at 8:30 am) Come and join us at the Vernon Recreational Centre where we will be featuring beautiful antiques and collectibles as well as glassware, furniture and other assorted articles from area estates including a quality consignment from Paul and Ruth Robertson of Iroquois. We are also selling a selection of saddles, bridles and many other horse related items from an avid horseman. Note: Horse related items will sell at 11:00 am. See www.theauctionfever.com for detailed listing. Terms- Cash or Cheque with Proper ID James and Hill Auction Service Ltd. Stewart James Carson Hill (613) 445-3269 (613) 821-2946 Thinking of having an auction? Call us now to book your Real Estate, Farm or Household Sale for Spring! Refreshments Available. Auctioneers are not responsible for loss or accidents. CLS448951_0226

Saturday February 28 2015 - Large Estate & Consignment Auction Doors open 9am - Auction Starts at 10 am - at our Auction Hall, 182 Glenview Road, Smiths Falls - (Drummond North Elmsley Twp) A Large Consignment from a Local Orange Lodge Including Antique Furniture, Silas C Herring Antique Floor Safe, Blanket Boxes, coins, currency, Selection of Dream Catchers, Native Collectibles, Tools & more. See Website for 300 + Pictures Check out our New Online Store! You can Browse from the Comfort of your home for all your New Mattress, Used Appliances, Household Furniture & Just about everything under the sun. WE BUY AND SELL COMPLETE ESTATES

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

HELP WANTED

Saturday, March 7 at 10:00 AM

UPCOMING AUCTION

10-12 Maple Avenue, Smiths Falls ON K7A 1Z5 For course information please call 1-866-529-1113 or 613-742-7499

Work Seeking Honest Hard Working Staff

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

“Call or email to Book Your Auction Today”

$400

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Auction Sale of Beautiful Antiques, Exquisite Glassware, Quality Saddles and Bridles, Collectibles, Royal Doulton Figurines, Household Furniture, Tools and Miscellaneous Articles.

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Please drop off résumé to:

At Storm, we value our employees and reward performance and initiative with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. If you want to be part of our team, please contact hr@storm.ca. Thank you to all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

AUCTIONS

“THERE ARE GREAT JOBS IN THE TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY”

See store for details

Candidates should have previous experience in a call center environment. Your ability to work different days and/or shifts will be considered a definite plus.

GARAGE SALE/ FLEA MARKET

EDUCATION & TRAINING

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with a passion to serve and grow with a Canadian company. Must be able to work weekends.

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The How-To People

Full time Sales Associate & Part time Driver/Yard Man

Toll Free 1-888-967-3237 1-888-WORD ADS

Almonte Antique Market, 26 Mill St. in historic downtown Almonte. 613-256-1511. 50 vendors. Open daily 10-5.

283-3182

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INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENTOPERATOR SCHOOL.No Simulators. In-the-seat training.Real world tasks. Weekly start dates.Job board! Funding options. Sign up online!iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

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INSIDE SALES PERSON REQUIRED

Cougar Company is recruiting for a dynamic inside sales person. This position is located in Perth, and the successful candidate will be required to work in a fast paced environment, have strong sales, IT, disciplinary, organisational, and decision making skills, and be capable of the following: 1. Self-motivation to produce results 2. Educating specifiers, selling ‘projects’, and selling ‘products’ 3. Setting up dealer network Salary commensurate to capacity and experience Applications to aubrey.ghinn@cougarcompany.com

Carrie Hands, CAI, CPPA, Auctioneer & Appraiser Jason Hands, Auctioneer

-Estate Auction-

In just 48 weeks you could be qualified for: : Full-time position : Full benefits

Space is limited Register NOW! Second Career Funded Program by Employment Ontario Other Provincial and Federal funding available if qualified.

Be a Willis Graduate…Don’t Compete with One!

SMITHS FALLS CAMPUS: 613.283.1905 WILLISCOLLEGE.COM CLR554294-0925

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Needed ASAP part-time, 2-3 days/week, mature, reliable, multi-tasker labourer, Perth Softcoth carwash. Please drop off resume.

Maple Key Day Camp in Perth is looking for energetic male and female staff to complete their team of “kid experts” for summer 2015. Apply online at www.maplekeydaycamp.com

Classifieds

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for Estate of Robert Hammond Rideau River Road and from two Brockville homes to be held at Hands Auction Facility Saturday, March 7 @ 9 a.m. Preview from 8 a.m. day of auction or by appointment Mr Hammond’s late wife’s family came from Nova Scotia and brought with them some very early pieces of furniture. Truly some rare and one of a kind items. Please visit www.handsauction.com to view complete descriptive catalogue and photographs. Advance Online Bidding opens Friday, February 27 @ 9 a.m. and closes Friday, March 6 @ 12 noon. As always we are pleased to see you at the live auction! The choice is now yours. Visa, MasterCard, Interac and Cash accepted

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

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Eco Ninjas from Drummond Central School are in the news. They’ve collected a number of used batteries for proper disposal.

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The Eco Ninjas of Drummond Central School have been working all year on a variety of projects such as feeding the birds, grounds care, and upcycling by making totes from old grocery bags. Their latest success was ‘The Great Battery Round Up’. After Christmas, the Ninjas realized that a lot of waste batteries would be generated from a host of new toys. As good stewards of the environment the Ninjas challenged each grade to bring in waste batteries from home for proper disposal. Over 82 kilograms of waste batteries made it into the Eco Ninja collection buckets! At the official weigh-in the students were shown that the 82 kg collected was equivalent to the combined

weight of 5 Kindergarten students. Each class was well represented in the collection total, with the Grade 2/3 class receiving an Eco Ninjas Award of Excellence for the most batteries collected. The batteries have been delivered to the Carleton Place Staples store, who will dispose of them in an eco-friendly way. The Ninjas are looking forward to their next event, tackling waste reduction in lunches. A ‘Litterless Lunch’ program is scheduled to run from April 20 to 24. Earth Day celebrations will take place on April 22, and a pumpkin gardening program is also in the works. Way to go Ninjas. Keep up the great work! Submitted by Drummond Central School

Perth presents conservation award On Feb. 17 at the Perth town council meeting, Mayor John Fenik presented the 2014 Heritage Perth Architectural Conservation Award to Ron Corvari and Carol Nelder-Corvari for their property located at 77 Gore St. E. The building is the former Perth Public Library and is known today as The McMillan Building. The owners were recognized for the heritage restoration that was completed to the building in 2014 which included a significant repainting of the façade with appropriate heritage colours that accurately complemented the unique stone features. The McMillan building is the only institutional example of Beaux Arts Style in Perth and was erected in 1907 with financial assistance from a Carnegie Foundation grant. The building housed the Library until 1980, when a fire destroyed the contents. It was

purchased by local contractor Gordon McMillan and the interior was rebuilt while maintaining all of the significant heritage elements of the exterior façade. The purpose of the award program is to recognize, promote and encourage excellence in heritage conservation. The program was created by council in 2013 following the establishment of the Downtown Perth Heritage Conservation District in an effort to recognize the ongoing efforts of Perth’s heritage property owners. If you would like to nominate a property owner for this award for 2015, please contact Karen Rennie, Heritage/ Tourism Manager at krennie@perth. ca or 613-267-1947 and complete a nomination form. Awards will be presented annually at the council meeting during Heritage Week in February. Presented by the Town of Perth

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Mazinaw-Lanark 2011–2021 Forest Management Plan Review of Proposed Operations for Phase II 2016–2021 Information Centre The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF), Mazinaw-Lanark Forest Inc. (MLFI) and the Mazinaw-Lanark Forest Local Citizens Committee (LCC) invite you to an information centre to help us develop the second five-year term (2016–2021) of the (2011–2021) Forest Management Plan (FMP) for the Mazinaw-Lanark Forest. You will have the opportunity to review and comment on: • The proposed areas identified for harvest, renewal and tending operations; and • The proposed road locations and conditions for the second five-year term. You will also have an opportunity to contribute to the background information to be used in planning. How to Get Involved To facilitate your review, an information centre will be held at the following location from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the following day: Saturday, March 28, 2015 Barrie Community Hall 14225 Highway 41, Cloyne, Ontario A summary map showing proposed areas for harvest, renewal and tending operations as well as the proposed road corridors will be available at the information centre or upon request. The information and maps available at the information centre will also be available for review and comment at the Mazinaw-Lanark Forest Inc. office and at the MNRF Bancroft District Office, by appointment, by contacting Joel McCracken at 613-332-3940 ext. 256 during normal office hours for a period of 30 days from March 29, 2015 to April 27, 2015. Comments must be received by Linda Touzin at the MNRF by April 27, 2015. Meetings with representatives of the planning team and the LCC can be requested at any time during the planning process. Reasonable opportunities to meet planning team members during non-business hours will be provided upon request. If you require more information or wish to discuss your interests and concerns with a planning team member, please contact one of the individuals listed below: Linda Touzin MNRF 300 Water Street, 4th Floor South Peterborough, ON K9J 8M5 tel: 705-755-1558

Matt Mertins MLFI 14222 Highway 41 Cloyne, ON K0H 1K0 tel: 613-336-0816

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During the planning process there is an opportunity to make a written request to seek resolution of issues with the plan author, the MNRF District Manager or the Regional Director using a process described in the Forest Management Planning Manual (2009). The operations for the first five-year term (Phase I) of the 10-year FMP (2011–2021) are nearing completion and detailed planning for the second five-year term (Phase II) operations are commencing. This first stage (Stage 1) notice is to invite you to review and comment on proposed operations and to contribute to the background information to be used in planning. Stay Involved There will be two more formal opportunities for you to be involved. These stages are tentatively scheduled as follows: Stage 2 – Review of Draft Planned Operations Stage 3 – Inspection of MNRF-Approved Planned Operations

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The tentative scheduled date for submission of the Draft Planned Operations is June 11, 2015. If you would like to be added to a mailing list to be notified of public involvement opportunities, please contact Linda Touzin at 705-755-1558. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is collecting your personal information and comments under the authority of the Crown Forest Sustainability Act. Any personal information you provide (address, name, telephone, etc.) will be protected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; however, your comments will become part of the public consultation process and may be shared with the general public. Your personal information may be used by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry to send you further information related to this forest management planning exercise. If you have questions about the use of your personal information, please contact Heath Finley at 705-755-3228.

Change the direction of airflow on your ceiling fan. For those cold, winter months, the blades should operate in a clockwise direction, helping to push the warm air from the ceiling down into the room. In the summer, the blades should operate in a counter clockwise direction as a way of creating a nice, gentle wind. Connected to Your Community - P12 - Thursday, February 26, 2015

Former Harper minister wants to wrest power away from PMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office Desmond Devoy

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In the wake of MP Eve Adams crossing the floor to the federal Liberals, former federal cabinet minister Michael Chong has called for all candidates to have to face the grassroots if they want to secure a party nomination. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Decisions about who gets to run for a party nomination should be made by party members,â&#x20AC;? said Chong, after a speech at the Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox and Addington Ontario Progressive Conservative party riding associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual general meeting. It took place at the Perth Civitan Club hall on Saturday, Feb. 14. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Party nominations should be public events.â&#x20AC;? Earlier that week, the MP for Mississauga-Brampton South stole the thunder from the Harper governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cabinet shuffle to announce that she was crossing the floor from the Conservatives to the Liberals. Her old party had barred her from running for a party nomination after alleged bad behaviour during a riding nomination race in the new riding of Oakville North-Burlington. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trudeau, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s promised transparent nominations,â&#x20AC;? said Chong. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(But) heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been doing it left right and centre.â&#x20AC;? Adams will now seek the Liberal nomination in the downtown Toronto riding of Eglinton-Lawrence, trying to unseat Finance Minister Joe Oliver. However, Chong refused to be drawn on whether the Conservatives were right to clip Adamsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; wings and bar her from running for a Tory nomination. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to comment on specific situations,â&#x20AC;? he said. Chong is the MP for Wellington-Halton Hills, and was first elected to the House of Commons in 2004. When the Harper Conservatives formed a government in early 2006, he was appointed to two cabinet posts â&#x20AC;&#x201C; minister of intergovernmental affairs and minister for sport. While that cabinet was sworn in that February, he resigned on a point of conscience, saying he did not agree with the Harper governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bill recognizing the Quebecois as a nation within a united Canada. His speech that day was on democratic reform of the system, but, while he is seeking to weaken the centralized powers of the Prime Ministerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office (PMO), he does not see any reason to change how cabinet, with its secrecy and solidarity as the dues paid for membership, should be changed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just leave well enough alone,â&#x20AC;? he said of the executive branch. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s different in cabinet.

to an independent campaign are ineligible for tax credits. They also cannot raise money outside of the writ period. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why, about a year ago, he proposed a Reform Act which would allow parties to restore control of the nomination process at the local level. His bill would also allow for secret ballots for the election of caucus chairs and for the expulsion of members. Thirdly, the bill proposes allowing caucuses to establish rules for the election of an interim leader. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The bill has had a lot of debate,â&#x20AC;? said Chong. The speech had its lighter moments, including a list of â&#x20AC;&#x153;crazyâ&#x20AC;? party nominations, which put lie to the fact that having a party leader vet candidates can weed Desmond Devoy/METROLAND

out unwanted candidates from seeking, and securing a nomination. In 2006, for example, a Tory candidate in BC smuggled liquor across the Canadian-American border. He was charged and convicted. In 2008, an NDP candidate, also in BC, videotaped himself smoking a marijuana joint, while driving a car. He then posted the video to YouTube. And, last but not least, rounding out the three big parties, in 2011, Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff signed off on the nomination of a candidate in northern Quebec â&#x20AC;&#x201C; who later turned out to be a white supremacist. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The (current) system totallyâ&#x20AC;Śproduces crazy candidates,â&#x20AC;? said Chong. He said that the cabinet â&#x20AC;&#x153;is supportive of the bill. I am very

happy about that.â&#x20AC;? While there have been amendments along the way, he pointed out that â&#x20AC;&#x153;perfection is the enemy of the good. The amendments still leave behind a good bill,â&#x20AC;? and, by his own admission, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the original bill was very rigid.â&#x20AC;? Now, amendments in place, â&#x20AC;&#x153;we actually have a chance of passing it. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s better than nothing.â&#x20AC;? If the bill is passed, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the fight goes to the convention floor.â&#x20AC;? As for those who say that having party leaders select candidates so as to increase the number of women and minority candidates, well, Chong points out that the number of women in parliament, elected under the current system, has actually gone down, and that the hoped-for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nirvana of egalitarianism is just baloney.â&#x20AC;?

Wellington-Halton Hills Conservative MP Hon. Michael Chong speaks to area Progressive Conservatives in Perth on Feb. 14 about democratic reform.

You are accountable to the prime Commons is where you are repministerâ&#x20AC;Śyou serve at the plea- resented. The senate is where the sure of the prime minister.â&#x20AC;? regions are represented.â&#x20AC;? The power that the prime Democratic reform minister possesses is awesome â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we are all honest with indeed. He or she can appoint: each other, we have a problem in ambassadors and high commisCanada,â&#x20AC;? said Chong. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have sioners, supreme court judges, centralized virtually all power in appeal court judges, directors party leaders. This problem has of crown corporations, senators, been decades in the making.â&#x20AC;? cabinet ministers, and about 200 The problem didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t start with appointments in all. Stephen Harper, but Chong is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sir John A. Macdonaldâ&#x20AC;Śwas hoping that it ends with this elected very differently than other prime minister. Globe and Mail party leaders,â&#x20AC;? are today, he said. columnist Jeffrey Simpson was Back then, party MPs voted for talking about this more than a de- their leader, not party members. cade ago with his 2001 book The Even today, MPs can topple a sitFriendly Dictatorship about Jean ting prime minister, as happened Chretienâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s administration. to Margaret Thatcher in Britain in â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is not a new problem,â&#x20AC;? 1990, and nearly happened just a he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(But) it is a problem few weeks ago to Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s curwe need to fix and fix soonâ&#x20AC;Ś rent PM, Tony Abbott. (because) the average voter is In October of 1970, Pierre disillusioned. Voter turnout has Trudeauâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s government brought declined more acutely here (in in changes to the Election Act. Canada) than it has elsewhere.â&#x20AC;? One of those changes saw to With people not voting, â&#x20AC;&#x153;it it that party leaders had a veto undermines the very legitimacy over who their candidates could of our democratic institutions to be â&#x20AC;&#x201C; something that, to Chongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s act.â&#x20AC;? knowledge, is not allowed in any And if current trends continue other democracy. with voting patterns, it will only â&#x20AC;&#x153;Party caucuses no longer get worse. He cited a poll by have the power they once did,â&#x20AC;? Nanos Research which found he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to underesthat less than 30 per cent of peo- timate the role of caucus.â&#x20AC;? ple under the age of 30 bothered Prime ministers and other parto vote. ty leaders have the power to kick â&#x20AC;&#x153;I agree, we should reform the MPs out of caucus. And, MPs are senate. But I feel we should start more likely to cross the floor to with the house first,â&#x20AC;? he said. other parties rather than sit as an While all of the provinces independent MP on a matter of would have to agree to abolish conscience as â&#x20AC;&#x153;independent MPs the senate, or enough of the prov- rarely get re-elected, because inces, representing more than 70 voters know that they have no per cent of the Canadian popula- power.â&#x20AC;? tion would have to agree to senAs is usually the case in poliate reforms, which would require tics, one has to follow the money. constitutional change, â&#x20AC;&#x153;reform of An Independent MP, for example, the House of Commons is a lot cannot open a fundraising bank more simple.â&#x20AC;? account outside of a writ period, He added that â&#x20AC;&#x153;the House of and any campaign contributions

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Notre Dame Catholic High School gave the Perth and District Collegiate Institute a run for their money in the senior girls Lanark County volleyball finals on Feb. 18 at PDCI. The Blue Devils (shown here) won the championship in three straight sets.

Michael McLean will be back behind the bench next season. The owner of the Perth Jr. B Blue Wings is anxious to get back in the game as he let his former coach and general manager, Mat Milberry go last week. “It happened at the end of our last game,” McLean told the Perth Courier. “I should never have stepped aside – but it was a family decision.” McLean added that Milberry did a good job and worked hard, and letting him go was not about his performance. “It had nothing to do with Mat’s coaching abilities, I want to get back behind the bench,” McLean said. “This is about my desire to return to the bench and coach. We have a lot of work to do over the next five months.” McLean admitted that he missed coaching his team, and will be putting out a request for a general manager. Bryan Greer will return as assistant coach. There could also be as many as five local

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Three-peat for senior volleyball team Laurie Weir

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Notre Dame gave the Perth a run for their money, but in the end it was a three-peat for PDCI. The Perth and District Collegiate Institute assaulted their opponents Feb. 18 on the volleyball court as they hosted the Notre Dame Catholic High School Warriors of Carleton Place in the Lanark County Interschool Athletic Association (LCIAA) finals. In three straight sets, the Blue Devils repeated as the county champs for the third year in a row: 25-13, 25-20 and 25-23. “These Grade 11 girls have not lost a game in three years,” said a proud PDCI coach Leanne Watt. “Extremely proud of them…. And Paul Kelly (assistant coach) has helped me along the way.” The senior girls have played well over 90 games this season, including in tournaments around eastern Ontario. “We started in November, have done five tournaments where we have won gold, silver, bronze; (have played) exhibition play. We’re in over the weekends practicing, and they practice Fridays. They worked so hard.” The girls are as committed to the sport as they are to each other. Abigale Brandon, Grade 11, is a prime example as she’s playing club ball. She plays for the Eastern Ontario Volleyball Club and aspires to play university ball in the future. She’s a positive motivator on the court and

says keeping that mindset is what she strives to do. “If you make mistakes, try not to make it again. Just let it go and move on,” she said. “I picture it going the way we want it to go and hope it happens.” Watt said the girls are tough on the court and off it as well. “You see the girls in the weight room at lunch time, and they’re good athletes. They’re nice girls too.” Throughout the LCIAA season, the PDCI Blue Devils had a tough time against Notre Dame, trailing 2-0 in their last regulation game. They managed to capture the next three sets to take the win. “Against Notre Dame, we beat them three sets (in their last meeting), but they don’t quit. They’re well coached with Tony Quick and they’ll be tough next year. They have a couple great juniors coming up,” Watt said. Quick praised the work ethic of the Blue Devils and the coaching behind the bench on the LCIAA win. “We came up against a tough team,” he said. “They’ve been tough all season and they outplayed us. They’re a very good team and are well coached.” Quick says his team is a dedicated one and said he’s proud of their efforts. Next up for PDCI is the Eastern Ontario Secondary School Athletic Association tournament in Sydenham on Feb. 26. PDCI is ranked in the top three.

guys on the team. It’s now that his daughter, Emery is a little more independent and he’s able to shuffle a few things around to accommodate the busy schedule of a hockey coach. But for now, while waiting for the Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League playoffs to finish, he’s gearing up for a new and improved season of Perth Blue Wings hockey – of Jr. B hockey to be more exact. With the revamping of the EOJHL to become more in tune with the Central Canada Hockey League next season, and the Smiths Falls Bears owners Chris and Deb Cassell purchasing the Westport Jr. B Rideaus, there are plenty more changes coming down the pipe. The largest change may be the potential folding of six of its current 22 teams. “It’s going to be a great season of hockey,” McLean said. The Blue Wings could potentially become associated with the Carleton Place Canadians. Possibly playing against Westport and Athens will fill the arena on Friday nights. “I’m ready for puck drop.”

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The PDCI Blue Devils were defeated by the SFDCI RedHawks in the Lanark County final on Feb. 19. The RedHawks will be hosting EOSSAA this week. Below, are scenes from the game, which ended 54-30 for SFDCI.

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With the RedHawks once again winning the county championship, this may indeed be the best of times for the basketball program at Smiths Falls and District Collegiate Institute (SFDCI). SFDCI beat the Perth and District Collegiate Institute (PDCI) Blue Devils senior boys basketball team 54-30 on Thursday, Feb. 19, during a visiting game to Perth, winning in the second game of a best-of-three series. SFDCI will now host the EOSSAA basketball championships Feb. 26 and 27, and, according to coach Dan Dufort, they enter that tournament with heads held high – and the likelihood of a second or first-place seeding. “(They are) an amazing bunch of young men,” said Dufort as he stood surveying his players reveling in their victory on the Perth court. “I couldn’t be more proud.” What makes the victory all the more sweet

is that not only did it cap off a perfect season of 13 wins with no losses, but also that this is the last season for his three co-captains, Devin Wilkinson, Liam Nesbitt and Haydn Coughlin. “They worked so hard,” said Dufort. “The chemistry of the team is great… My bench is fantastic. Very strong.” He added that he hoped that there was enough energy to power the team through next week’s tournament, and, hopefully, beyond, to the Ontario championship. “I would love to bring that home,” he said. Perth reflects Before they even stepped onto the court, the Blue Devils knew that they had their work cut out for them, and that they were playing against a formidable opponent. In speaking of players he knew would not be returning the next season, likely playing their last game of high school basketball, coach Sean Christy said that he wanted them to “play with maximum effort,” and

he believed that was achieved on the court. “We have the upmost respect for the RedHawks,” said Christy, who noted that, for the first half, they were able to keep the score close. “We wanted to make sure we played our best game and I believe we did.” The team had taken on Smiths Falls three times this season, so they knew what to expect. “We understood what they wanted to do,” said Christy. “We wanted to make sure that their two best players did not get easy shots on the basket.” Overall, the RedHawks were just a better team. “I couldn’t fault our defenders. It was good offence (by SFDCI),” he said. Even with many of the RedHawks top players now leaving the school and the team, they remain “at the peak,” and are not to be counted out. “Our goal (at PDCI) is to work towards rebuilding our program,” said Christy.

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Stingrays enjoy successful February The Perth Stingrays have been busy in the pool again this month. At the beginning of February, 16 Stingrays competed in the 2015 EOSA Short Course Championships held in Belleville. Top Stingray was Thomas MacMillan who won the high point award for 12-year-old boys by winning the 200 and 400 IM and the 100 and 200 butterfly as well as placing second in 200 free and third in 100 and 200 back. MacMillan set a new club record in 400 IM with a time of 5:35.43. Other medalists and record-breakers were: Olivia Ellard – second in 400 and 800 free (both in record breaking times 4:26.16 and 9:15.28) and third in 50 free and 400 IM; Andrew Machan – first in 50 and 800 free (in record time 10:17.16), second in 100 free and third in 200 free; Lauren Miller – third in 400 IM; Megan Wheeler – first in 100 breast, second in 50 breast and 100 butterfly and third in the 12 and under 400 IM and Courtney Wren – second in 800 free and third in 200 butterfly. Andrew and David Machan, Megan Wheeler and Thomas MacMillan all qualified for the 2015 Ontario Winter Festival with their swims, Andrew in the 200 and 800 free, David in 200 back, Megan in 100 and 200 breast and 400 IM and Thomas in 100 and 200 back, 100 and 200 fly, 200 and 400 IM and 200 free. The team impressed their competitors with their toughness down the stretch and their spirit. The team dinners were great too! On Feb 14, 13 Stingrays took part in the 2015 CPWD Mid-Winter Melt. Top Stingray was Ben Perkins with four first place and one second place finishes. Other event winners included Luke Allan (3), Grace Barnabe (1), Hilary Fournier (1), Camryn Hollywood (1), Allina Warwick (1) and Makenna Warwick (1). Top five swims were done by Laura

Barnabe, Reegan Bell, Justyn Hollywood, Raija McTavish and Zoe Strachan. This past weekend was a busy one for the Stingrays. Bailey Andison and Olivia Ellard attended the 2015 Speedo Eastern Canadian Long Course Open in Quebec City. Bailey impressed with two silver medal swims in 50 breast and 200 IM. Bailey set new Stingrays’ records in 50 free, 50, 100 and 200 breast and 200 IM. Olivia placed sixth in 50 back, fourth in 100 back (new club record – 1:04.19) and fifth in 200 back (new club record – 2:18.33). Both swimmers performances The Stingrays jump into the pool to start their heat swims. qualified them for the upcoming 2015 Canadian Trials in April. Also this past weekend, Andrew Machan, David Machan, Thomas MacMillan and Megan Wheeler competed in the 2015 Ontario Winter Festival in Etobicoke. Top Stingray was Thomas MacMillan with a second place finish in 400 IM - 5:28.55 breaking his own Stingrays record, third in 200 IM - 2:37.12 and fifth place in 200 fly - 2:41.86. Andrew Machan broke the club record in 800 free on his way to a fifth place finish, Megan Wheeler placed fifth in the 400 free, sixth in 200 breaststroke and eighth in the 100 breaststroke and 400 IM, all in best times and David Machan swam a best time in the 200 IM.

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Youth get raw look at life after arrest, how to make good choices, in OPP course Desmond Devoy

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When did you last hear swearing in an instructional video in high school? If you are of a certain age, likely, never. Especially not one put out by the police. But, if you are a Grade 6 student at schools like St. Mary Catholic Elementary School in Carleton Place or Beckwith Public School, or any number of Perth schools, a bleeped-out video telling kids about their rights, and interaction with the law, is making its rounds. The video is part of the OPP’s KIDS (Knowledge, Issues, Decisions, Supports) program, which is now in its second school year in Lanark County. OPP community service officer Const. Sean Trahan handles many schools in the north end of the county, like Arklan Community Public School in CP and Naismith Memorial Public School in Almonte, while Const. David Bird handles Perth schools. The standardized program started locally in the 2013-14 school year, and was developed between educators and police, and is based on the school curriculum. “Not all detachments are doing it,” said Trahan, during a presentation to the Lanark County association of police services boards meeting at the Carleton Place arena on Wednesday, Feb. 18. Some are still using the DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Program). “The OPP doesn’t support one program (over another).” But with the new program, “we have been getting a lot of great feedback.” The video uses real police officers and simulates real-world scenarios of kids who find themselves on the wrong side of the law, and what happens after the cops are called. The video incorporates text messages – w/ real txt speak 2 – and, though the swear words are bleeped out, the viewer sees fights between one kid who tried to stop two other kids who were “tagging” graffiti on the side of a community centre. Kids at a nearby skate park see the beating and capture what’s happening with their phones, while one girl calls the police. The early establishing shots don’t shy away from the reality of teenage life – that kids will run off to a quiet place to drink alcohol. “Youth, if they made a bad mistake,” didn’t know what would happen next, explained Trahan. Some thought that “their life was over.” Not necessarily. “It’s all about making good choices, good decisions,” said Trahan. In the video, the cops arrive and charge one teen with assault, and two with mischief. A third teen was let go, but was told that his parents would be called for hanging out with the two charged teens. After the charges were read out, they were searched. “That’s a typical youth type of occurrence,” said Trahan. “I would’ve stopped this (video) a few times already…(to) make it interesting.” In the video, the female suspect is placed in the back seat of the police cruiser until a female officer can attend

to search her. Trahan explained that, in larger cities, like Ottawa, this is the preferred method, and that it is “best practice” in Lanark County, but, “it’s not always the case,” what with fewer officers, and far greater distances, a female officer may not always be available. Not all school kids may know that – they may also not know that their criminal record is not necessarily wiped clean once they turn 18. “If you keep making bad choices… that (record) will follow you into your adult life,” said Trahan. “Yes, it (the record) is sealed at 18… until you commit again.” The program is cut up into nine separate, one-hour classes. While kids at Arklan will begin this class just after the March Break, and he has spoken to Grade 7 and 8 students at Carleton Place High School, but it will not be available to students who attend French-language schools like J.L. Couroux in Carleton Place. Trahan added that he is available to give modified lessons to different youth groups. “I’ve gone to the Boy Scouts for example, to do (a class on) youth and the law,” he said. He has also gone to the youth centre in Carleton Place to do a similar presentation, but in a more informal way, sitting on couches. Trahan and Bird’s classes are part of a wider outreach effort to keep children safe and to know their rights, and responsibilities. He recently gave a talk on sexting at Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School in Carleton Place, and though some adults may not like to admit it, it’s never too soon to start talking to kids about sexual harassment. “Really, Grade?” he said. “We need to be talking about this? Yes, we do.” He has even heard of Grade 5 students sending inappropriate computer messages, and he attended a talk on the “hands-off” policy at the Arklan school

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From left, Carleton Place Mayor Louis Antonakos, and CP Coun. Theresa Fritz, share a word with Perth PSB chair Stephanie Gray before the start of the Lanark County association of police services boards meeting. this past September. Carleton Place Mayor Louis Antonakos admitted that “as a father, I am getting my eyes opened up.” For older kids, who are looking for love, the discussion about “flirting and hurting” is an important one. “Flirting goes both ways,” he explained. “Hurting goes one way,” he said, urging kids to be mindful of the other person’s body language to see if one has gone too far. “Everybody has boundaries,” and what might be right for one, might not be right for all. Les Reynolds, the chief of the Ocean Wave Fire Company joked that, with the new face of cyber bullying, “we should’ve nipped Facebook in the bud 10 years ago.” While Reynolds was joking, it underlined a persistent problem that Trahan has: “a lot of parents are out of touch. They don’t see a phone as a

computer.” While technology is changing childhood, some of the messages that are being directed at youth are also changing. Nancy Reagan’s old 1980s mantra “Don’t do drugs,” is something “we don’t preach.” Instead, “we try to give them the information… here are the consequences.” While not an illegal substance, energy drinks were something Trahan said he was surprised to see covered in the KIDS program work booklet. It stresses how a young person can get their energy levels up naturally, by getting enough sleep, eating healthy, and working out. Another aspect of the game designed to speak to kids is a Jeopardy-style game, narrated by rock star Josh Ramsay, the lead singer of Vancouver-based rock band Marianas Trench. “You try to make it interactive,” he

said. “Sometimes it’s a circus,” he said with a smile, of how some teenagers get far too into the game. One recent pop culture reference in the questions mentioned the death of troubled British singer Amy Winehouse, who died of an overdose at the age of 27 in July of 2011. Further to this, “this is the first time the OPP has talked about mental health, that I recall,” said Trahan. “That’s part of the key message, getting kids to talk… Talking about suicide does not lead to suicide.” In the game, there are clues for kids to look for if someone they know is exhibiting potentially suicidal thoughts or behaviour. “When it consumes you, when you are angry all the time, when you are sad all the time, that’s when you need to talk to someone,” said Trahan. R0013154912_0226

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SCHEDULED MEETING DATES 2015 7:00 PM Council 7:00 PM Planning 6:00 PM Public Works Immed. Following Finance 1:00 PM Heritage Committee

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Detailed agendas for meetings are available for review on the Township website at www.twp.beckwith.on.ca or at the Township Office 24 hours prior to the meeting

MARCH MELT DOWN

Saturday March 7th, 2015 - Fun for all Ages! 8:30am - 10:30am Pancake Breakfast at the Brunton Community Hall, 1702 9th Line Beckwith. 10:30am - 2:00pm Free Activities at the Beckwith Park, 1319 9th Line Beckwith: Horse Drawn SleighjWagon Rides, Bonfire & Music, Canteen, Tug of War, Scavenger Hunt, Snow Painting, Ice Building Blocks, Digging for Treasures, Obstacle Course, Bean Bag Toss, Tobogganing (Bring your Toboggan) & more! 1:00pm - 2:00pm Free Public Skating at the Beckwith Recreation Complex, 1319 9th Line Beckwith Chili Cook off Register your pot of Chili in the

Annual Chili Cook off. Forms can be found online www.twp.beckwith.on.ca under Beckwith Youth Committee or filled out on event day. For further information or to register a pot of chili please contact the Beckwith Recreation cmcgregor@twp.beckwith.on.ca

MARCH INTERIM TAX BILLS – DUE WEDNESDAY MARCH 25TH, 2015

The March Interim tax bills have been mailed out and if you have not received yours yet, please contact the Township Office at 613-257-1539. The March Interim tax bill installment is due Wednesday March 25th, 2015. For your convenience the office will be open Saturday March 21st, 2015 from 9:00 am – noon, to receive tax payments only.

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LARGE ITEM PICK UP FOR 2015

PLEASE DO NOT put large items out until the following dates: Large item pick-up will take place on the first regular garbage collection day of the month as listed below: Large Item Pick up for 2015 MONDAY TUESDAY April 6th April 7th May 4th May 5th June 1st June 2nd July 6th July 7th August 10th August 11th September 14th September 15th October 5th October 6th

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Meetings for Council and Committee of the Whole Mar 10 Council & Cow 5:00 p.m. Mar 24 Council & Cow 5:00 p.m. Open to the public, to address Council contact C. Ryder, Deputy Clerk, by noon Thursday the week BEFORE the meeting. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Waste Site: Mon., Tues., Fri. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Garbage and recycling: Place at curbside by 7 a.m.; 2 bags no tag (weight limit of 40 lb each), additional bags must have $2 bag tag. No large item pickup. Winter parking restrictions in effect. Reminder to stay well back from snowplows and snow removal equipment. Mailbox damage - weight of the snow while being plowed could damage mailboxes; Township is not responsible. PLANNING DEPARTMENT DNE 200th Anniversary Meeting, Thursday, March 26, 7:00 pm

In 2014, there were over 200 9-1-1 hang up calls in the Township. These calls tie up the 9-1-1 phone lines and use resources needed for those in critical situations. To prevent accidental 9-1-1 calls, do not pre-program 91-1 into your phone's auto-dial. 9-1-1 is an easy and well known emergency number. In an emergency, dialing 9-1-1 is faster than remembering what speed dial code you programmed. If you accidentally call 9-1-1, DO NOT HANG UP, stay on the line and explain to the Emergency Communications Officer that you do not have an emergency. If you hang up, you will be called back to confirm that there is no emergency. If you don't answer, a police officer will be dispatched to check on your wellbeing. Do Not dial 9-1-1 to test your phone or the system Do Not dial 9-1-1 for directions Do Not dial 9-1-1 for information Do Not dial 9-1-1 for road or weather conditions When you call 9-1-1, be patient while the Emergency Communications Officer asks you questions. Listen to their instructions and be prepared to describe what is going on. Do not hang up until told to by the Emergency Communications Officer. BUILDING DEPARTMENT th Weeks of March 16-27 Inspections only. As of January 1, 2015 smoke alarms used in residential construction require a visual indicator that works in conjunction with the audible alarm.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

Proposed New Development Charges By-law and Background Study TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley will hold a public meeting th on the 24 day of March, 2015 at 5:00 p.m., in the Municipal Administration Building Council Chambers, 310 Port Elmsley Road, RR 5, Perth, Ontario, to consider amending Development Charges By-law 2014-044 in accordance with Section 12 of the Development Charges Act, S.O. 1997. A copy of the amended By-law and original Background Report will be available on March 1, 2015 at the municipal office and on the Township’s website www.dnetownship.ca. LANDS AFFECTED THE PROPOSED amendment applies to all new residential development within the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley. PURPOSE OF DEVELOPMENT CHARGES BYLAW THE BY-LAW is being amended with respect to the phasing in of charges to coordinate with the first of January for each calendar year. Development charge rates are levied against new residential development, which are used to fund capital expenditures required as a result of new development within the municipality. The service categories include studies and reports, fire protection and road systems. REPRESENTATION ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation with respect to the proposed amended By-law. Written submissions received prior to the public meeting and submissions made at the public meeting will be considered by Council prior to the enactment of the Amended Development Charges By-law. Cindy Halcrow, MA, CMO Clerk Administrator chalcrow@dnetownship.ca, 613-267-6500

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