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Large maple tree is coming down in Stewart Park Perth’s historic Stewart Park is home to many beautiful trees, open green spaces, and majestic views. A very central part of the park has been a large silver maple tree in the section of the park between the Little Tay River and the Bandstand. This tree has provided shade for many Stewart Park Festival goers for many years and is sometimes referred to as “Jessie”. Unfortunately, “Jessie” lost a major part of her trunk several years ago in a wind storm which has resulted in the deterioration of the health of the tree. Local arborists have completed an analysis of the tree and have reported poor structural attachments, large wounds, and decay and hollows evident around the trunk and where the one large branch previously existed. To protect the safety of the public, it has been decided that the tree must be removed. Town staff along with the arborists will inspect the wood from the tree limbs and the stump to determine if any of it can be used to create a lasting memorial in the park such as a bench or a table. Perth Mayor, John Fenik, says, “It is sad to see this tree removed however it is essential to ensure public safety. Council and staff are committed to keeping Stewart Park a majestic location in the heart of the town.” Arborists will be on site on Thursday, March 15 to take down the tree. The public is asked to stay clear of Stewart Park during this time to ensure that the tree can be removed safely. This large tree will be replaced by at least three new trees in Stewart Park.

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On Saturday, March 3, the inaugural StoryWalk in Perth was held at Stewart Park and hosted by CROW (Children’s Resources on Wheels), Early ON Child and Family Centre of Lanark County, and the Perth & District Union Library. Joyce Buckley from Perth Playgroup and the Perth & District Union Library guided the group of participating families through Stewart Park where various reading stations were set up. In addition to enjoying the story, Bear Snores on by Karma Wilson, participants had the opportunity to learn about the animals represented by characters in the story, such as moles, hares, and badgers. The reading stations also included fun challenges relating to the story for kids to try. The StoryWalk Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vermont, and developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition and the Kellogg Hubbard Library. Pictured, StoryWalk host, Joyce Buckley, reads Bear Snores on to StoryWalk participants at Stewart Park.

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County’s economic development committee endorses granular base for OVRT BY ASHLEY KULP

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Lanark County is getting closer to realizing the opening of the Ottawa Valley Recreation Trail (OVRT) after selecting a granular base for its 61-kilometre portion. County councillors discussed features of the trail during the Feb. 21 economic development committee meeting. This included giving approval, at the committee level, for the Lanark County portion of the trail to be built to a minimum standard of four metres wide with 0.5 metre shoulders, using 5/8” granular M. It still has to be formally adopted by county council. There is $1.5 million in the 2018 budget for trail development work would be done in three phases – Sturgess Road to 8th Line of Ramsay, 8th Line of Ramsay to Ridge Road in Blakeney and Ridge Road to Highway 417. “From one end to the other, we want a consistent standard wherever possible,” noted Lanark County’s chief administrative officer, Kurt Greaves,” and 5/8” granular M is a quarry stone. We’ll roll it and grade it and then it gets compacted. Granular M is a great surface and packs very well. It’s as nice as anyone’s driveway or any township road, so it should be

good.” That doesn’t limit any municipality from upgrading the section of trail that runs through their communities, Greaves pointed out. For example, Carleton Place has earmarked $400,000 in its 2018 budget to pave the OVRT from the town to neighbouring Almonte. “But if municipalities are going to pave, they will have to pave the trail 3.8 metres wide,” he stated. “It’s the local municipality’s responsibility for that upgrade and ongoing maintenance.” Greaves noted that maintaining it to this standard actually makes the trail bigger than the 3.6 metres suggested in the OVRT draft management plan. County warden John Fenik (Perth mayor) indicated he had received some concerns about the ability for elderly people with walkers or assisted devices to navigate the 5/8” granular base. “Is it fairly accessible?” he questioned. Lanark County’s director of public works, Terry McCann, explained that in his opinion, the 5/8 granular is “just as good a finish as you will get with stone dust if it’s compacted properly.” Stone dust from OMYA is what was used to finish the Tay River Pathway trail behind Lanark Lodge and the

county building. It was difficult for those with wheelchairs to use, so the public works department applied a dirt glue to make the surface harder. “If you put this (granular) down, you’re going to have to maintain it. That’s the only way to get around paving it,” he stressed. “In the urban area it would be wise to pave these areas since there’s higher traffic.” McCann said only three inches of the 5/8” granular would be applied, “so when you decide what the future use is going to be, you can pave right on top if you feel that’s a better surface.” “I personally don’t think stone dust is any better,” he added. He also said the amount of funds the county has to put into the trail comes into play. “You don’t have the money to pave it all. You have to have a base to get started and to get the trail open.” “Lots of people have 5/8” granular on their driveway and kids ride their bikes on it every day,” McCann continued. Coun. Shaun McLaughlin (Mississippi Mills mayor) asked if cycling clubs or recreational groups had been consulted about the proposed material for the OVRT base. “If you’re talking about our gravel roads, they’re not the great-

est place to ride a bike,” he said. “You’re building a trail that’s suitable for motorized vehicles and not for many others. Cycling groups are big and this is going to be something that will deter cyclists from using it.” Greaves indicated he hadn’t consulted any groups but pointed out that Carleton Place and Mississippi Mills had applied for funding to help pave the stretch of the trail between the two communities “so that’s going to help cyclists.” With the county receiving a $548,000 grant from the Ontario Municipal Commuter Cycling Program, Coun. Jane Torrance (Mississippi Mills Coun.) couldn’t believe what she was hearing. “Are you suggesting we are going to apply $548,000 and not have a cycling commuter trail?” Greaves said the proposal was vetted through the Lanark County Municipal Trails Corporation, which has a few cyclists on its board, “myself included, who didn’t have any objections to this.” “Once it’s compacted, 5/8” granular is almost like a hard top,” added Coun. Brian Stewart (Lanark Highlands mayor). “I don’t think there’s another product we can really consider. This is what we have to use for multi-use and to accommodate all of the uses.”

However, McLaughlin claimed ATV and snowmobile clubs had been consulted and said cyclists deserved the same courtesy. “They’re the biggest group of users. Why haven’t we talked to them?” he asked. Greaves clarified the snowmobile and ATV clubs had approached Lanark County. “I don’t know what clubs there are, but if you give me contacts, that would be great,” he said.

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WE WOULD LIKE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE FOLLOWING: Those that gave their time and energy to make the event a success: Wanita & Dan Andress Marshall Hogan Mark Homan, Paul Winford, Gary Findley, Colton Daly - members of Team Homan Nick Ritchie, Chris Haines, Andrew Howard, Jeff Murphy,Tim Vandermeer, Joe Adams – 4 Degrees Brewing Company Angie & Greg Purcell Ann McGahey, Rick McGrath, Louise McInnis, Brain Hewson, Ron Kerfoot, Paul Vaillancourt, Richard Borroughs, Cathy Rivoire, Jean Mulville and Juanita Swerbrick from the Smiths Falls Curling and Squash Club. Jeff Murphy, Chris Murphy & Rob Moore - Music Major Sponsors Andress’Your Independent Grocer 4° Brewing Company Smiths Falls Curling and Squash Club Donations Bob Foster & Merrickville Friends Patricia Baker Louise McInnis Bryce Donald very generously shared the wealth from his from his ‘Share the Wealth’ win. These teams very generously donated back their

winnings:Team 4° Brewing Company,Team Gifford, Team Homan,Team J. McGrath Sponsors Andress’Your Independent Grocer 4° Brewing Company Howard Kelford Barristers & Solicitors Friends of Homan Guy Saumure & Sons Construction - Sheet Sponsor Lake 88.1 Hinton Auto Group- Smith Falls Nissan & Smiths Falls Ford - 9th End RBC – Jim Noble – Health Management 9th End Canadian Tire Smiths Falls - Lunch Sponsor HomeTown News - Lunch Sponsor Impression Printing - Beer on the Button Contest CIBC - Hog Line Honey Ham Contest Live Auction Sponsors REMAX – Rob Garvin & Kevin Grimes Smiths Falls Shopper’s Drug Mart SamBat Raffle Basket - Lynne Cameron Silent Auction Sponsors Hinton Auto Group- Smith Falls Nissan & Smiths Falls Ford RCL Automotive - Chris & Leigh Craig Ocean Spray

Smiths Falls Canadian Tire Juanita Swerbrick Campbell’s Soup South Woodworking & Construction - Bruce Sandor Metroland East – Amber Beasley Lake 88.1 Country Diner 4° Brewing Company Canada Post Rob Roy’s Pub Rita Purcell BMO Kathie & Vinnie Hamilton Joe & Bev Purcell Smiths Falls Hospital Auxiliary Harris Sew Boutique Kellogg’s The Purcells Smith’s Shoes - Cy Wells Thirty One - Katie Hammill Country Diner Hyundai – Steve LeBlanc PharmaPlus Milanos Pizza COGECO Urban Jungle Kraft Canada

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Ottawa Valley blood donors urgently needed to meet patient needs Canadian Blood Services has issued an urgent call for Canadians to give blood. Approximately 2,700 donors in Ottawa and the surrounding area are needed to book an appointment and give blood by March 31, to ensure all patients continue to have access to the blood and blood products they need. While the national blood inventory has steadily declined over the winter months, the organization hopes that the arrival of spring will present an opportunity for Canadians to make donating blood part of their routine. “Canadian patients rely on blood donors to live longer and healthier lives. More than 35,000 donors are needed over the next few weeks across Canada to help meet patient needs this spring,” said Rick Prinzen, Canadian Blood Services’ chief supply chain officer. Patients like six-year-old Lincoln Stoate of Constance Bay rely on blood products

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Canadian Blood Services has issued an urgent call for blood donors. They require approximately 2,700 donors in Ottawa and the surrounding areas to give blood by March 31 as the national blood inventory has declined over the winter months. to help keep their bodies safe. Lincoln was diagnosed with an immune deficiency just shy of his second birthday. He is unable to fight infections and viruses or respond to vaccinations. Lincoln receives weekly infusions of blood product at home, which give him a blast

of healthy cells, keeping his body safe. Prior to starting this treatment, Lincoln was sick all the time. He now is a healthy and active child who rarely is ill. “There are thousands of open appointments across Canada over the next two weeks. As we emerge from a particularly challenging winter, we’re asking Canadians to donate blood, so that all patients have access to blood when they need it,” concluded Prinzen. Making an appointment to donate has never been easier. Visit blood.ca, download our GiveBlood app or call 1-888-2-DONATE and find a nearby donation site. Walk-in appointments are also available at all locations. Some upcoming clinics include: • Thursday, March 8 at the Almonte Civitan Club from 2 to 7 p.m. • Monday, March 12 at the Civitan Club of Perth from 1 to 7 p.m. Submitted by Canadian Blood Services

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Film Night International

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Paint Night at the Museum: With Jenine McCann From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., snacks and drinks provided. Pre-registration required. Tickets $40 per person. Info: 613-283-6311 or heritagehouse@ smithsfalls.ca or www.facebook.com/ heritagehousemuseum

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March Break Winter Blowout Events throughout Smiths Falls! For a full schedule, visit www.smithsfalls.ca: • Shinny hockey • Free public skating • Bat house/bird house building workshop • Free public swim and popcorn • Free movies at Gallipeau Theatre • March break fun at the library • Drop-in painting activity for all ages • Daily activities at the Rideau Candy Shoppe

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March Break Activities at Heritage House Museum

Join the Heritage House Museum for March Break programming. Info: 613-283-6311 or heritagehouse@ smithsfalls.ca or www.facebook.com/ heritagehousemuseum

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St. Patrick’s Day Dance

Featuring Turpin’s Trail. 7 to 11 p.m.. Admission is $15. Info, tickets: 613-283-0220, 613-283-6116

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Film Night International

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Music Concert Series

Michael Costello, Concert Pianist At the Station Theatre Info: 613-283-2911 or www.smithsfallslibrary.ca

March 18

St. Patrick’s Day Irish Kitchen Party

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Heritage House with an Irish Kitchen Party. Enjoy homemade treats and tap your toes to the celtic sounds of Seventh Town. Cost $10 per person, and event runs from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Please contact the museum in advance to reserve.

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Lanark County ambulance service donates four stretchers to St. John Ambulance BY DESMOND DEVOY

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The Lanark County Paramedic Service has donated four stretchers to the St. John Ambulance service. The county paramedics had the four superfluous stretchers on hand after they upgraded to a new electric stretcher system, and the old stretchers no longer fit on their ambulances. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had these as surplus at our bases,â&#x20AC;? said David Laliberte, the commander, fleet services and logistics for the county paramedic service, at the official handover on Monday, March 5, at the main ambulance base in Montague Township. The stretchers were about 10 years old, but Laliberte noted that they are in good working order as were inspected every two months. They cost about $2,500 each, but, he joked that, like cars, once they are driven off the lot, they start to depreciate in value. They were drawn from Carleton Place, Lanark village, Perth, and Montague Township. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The fourth (stretcher) can be used as a training aid,â&#x20AC;? said Craig McQuitty, board chair of the Leeds, Grenville, and Lanark branch of the St. John Ambulance service, based in Brockville. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We

are very pleased to get (these),â&#x20AC;? he said. St. John has three ambulances, and this donation will save many hours in fundraising time and effort. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To do something like (fundraise for) four (stretchers) at a time â&#x20AC;Ś gives us four to five years of fundraising,â&#x20AC;? they no longer have to worry about. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It helps us a lot.â&#x20AC;? Then, looking at Laliberte, he recalled that at least one of the stretchers â&#x20AC;&#x153;will fit into the ambulance you donated to use last year.â&#x20AC;? McQuitty said he hoped that his organization would soon be able to open up a unit in Lanark County. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are becoming more visible in Lanark County,â&#x20AC;? McQuitty said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are pushing our way further into here. With Carleton Place growing so much â&#x20AC;Ś weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been able to step up and meet the (first aid) training need here,â&#x20AC;? he said. They usually hold first aid training sessions in Smiths Falls and Carleton Place. There may be more donations in the future, since â&#x20AC;&#x153;we have some Desmond Devoy/Metroland more of these. We have four of them,â&#x20AC;? said Laliberte, with an exMembers of the Lanark County Paramedic Service, joined by members of St. John Ambulance and the Al- tra one in Almonte. gonquin College paramedic program, at the donation ceremony of four Lanark County stretchers to the St. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There may be more coming John service, at the county ambulance base in Montague Township on Monday, March 5. your way.â&#x20AC;?

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The Lanark Offbeats: Singing the great melodies of yesteryear Anyone who appreciates music will surely agree that “one good melody can change your whole mood.” Think of Julie Andrews singing “the hills are alive” in the title song to The Sound of Music. Who could not be uplifted by that melody crafted by the great Richard Rodgers, with lyrics by Rodgers’ incomparable collaborator, Oscar Hammerstein II? The power of great melody lines, indeed, infuse the music being sung by the Lanark Offbeats. Founded and led by director and keyboardist Margo Smith, the Lanark Offbeats is a 19-member jazz choral ensemble and four-piece band now in its third full year of rehearsing and performing together (originally as the Carleton Place Offbeats). “My inspiration to form this group,” says Smith, “came from years of enjoying swing music from the Big Band era. I grew up singing and playing the songs of Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Henry Mancini and many more artists. And now the Lanark Offbeats has become a reality to keep this music alive in our region, be it with residents at seniors’ homes, with the general public at concerts, or with people at special functions. We very much wish to share the great old jazz standards of yesteryear, the very great melodies known to many.” The singers and musicians of the Lanark Offbeats are drawn from across the county, from Merrickville to Lanark Village to Perth and Carleton Place. Many have very deep musi-

cal backgrounds and some have international musical experience. Each singer has also had to audition for Smith who has chosen the sopranos, altos, tenors and basses with an ear for a highly balanced sound. “I have been with the Offbeats right from the beginning, in the fall of 2015,” says Barb Mingie, a soprano. “I have known Margo for many years and appreciate her musicality. She is very professional and I knew we would all flourish under her musical leadership. I enjoy the camaraderie of being with like-minded people and the opportunity to give back to folks who enjoy music and now live in retirement homes. Music to me is like a golden thread running through my life. It feeds my soul and I would be very unhappy without it!” “I also love the harmony singing of the Offbeats, the blending of voices, and the jazzy arrangements,” adds Jim Wells, a tenor and original ensemble member. “Of the songs we are presently singing, favourites include Candy, Blue Moon, Blue Skies and Satin Doll.” Drummer Tom Kemp is yet another original Offbeats member. “I love our jazz grooves and the clean vocal lead and harmony lines,” says Kemp. “The Offbeats are truly of professional calibre and with whom it is a pleasure to add whatever rhythmic support and innovation they allow me!” The full Lanark Offbeats ensemble currently consists of Jo-Anne Chin, Kathy Cosham, Terrie Henderson, Carolyn Klickermann

and Barb Mingie (sopranos); Pat Geick, Kara Parisien, Ina Rowsom, and Trisha Smith (altos); Tim Holmes, Simon Linforth, Bob Pelletier, Rob Rainer and Jim Wells (tenors); and Doug Forde, John Gill, Ken Hastie, Keith Lindsey and Gary Palmer (basses). Supporting them in-

strumentally are Tom Kemp (drums), Gary King (guitar), Tom Kobolak (bass) and Margo Smith (keyboard). The Lanark Offbeats are eager to share the melodies and harmonies of Hoagy Carmichael, Henry Mancini, Johnny Mercer, Oscar Peterson, Richard Rod-

gers and more with audiences in and around Lanark County. Upcoming performances this spring will include a concert with the West Ottawa Ladies Chorus, Sunday, April 15 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. St. James Anglican Church, 225 Edmund St., Carleton Place; and a concert with the Goul-

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Mississippi Mills continues to battle county over motorized vehicles on OVRT through Almonte BY ASHLEY KULP

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As Lanark County continues to inch towards developing its portion of the Ottawa Valley Recreation Trail (OVRT), Mississippi Mills is unwavering in its refusal to permit snowmobiles and ATVs through the town of Almonte. During a lengthy discussion on the trail’s development at the county’s Feb. 21 economic development committee meeting, the issue of usage once again reared its head. Chief administrative officer Kurt Greaves put together a report with three options for county councillors to consider, including establishing the OVRT as multi-use with a review of usage after two years; creating an ATV bypass in Almonte for vehicles to use County Road 16A, Bridge Street and Martin Street; or deferring the work on the two Almonte bridges along the OVRT and the trail development from 8th Line of Ramsay to Blakeney until Mississippi Mills council passes an acceptable bypass solution. He recommended option one. “The one thing no one can say is who will be the actual users of this,” Greaves explained. “…We said we wanted to get this (OVRT) done this year…” However, Greaves indicated he

also supported the second option of an ATV bypass. “The only downfall here is it puts ATVs on high traffic streets (in Almonte), right in the middle of town,” he stated. Back on June 7, 2017, Lanark County council passed a motion to formally designate its 61-kilometre portion of the OVRT as multi-use, with the caveat that any local municipality could come forward with a bypass (to be funded by them), for the county to consider. “A couple of weeks later, Mississippi Mills created a task force and wanted county council to accept its recommendations,” he said. Discussions took place on the municipality’s proposal, to bypass the town of Almonte completely, with county council asking Mississippi Mills to go back to the drawing board to create a compromise plan. “That’s where we ended the discussion and we’re picking it up again for some reason,” Greaves said. Coun. Jane Torrance (Mississippi Mills Coun.) confirmed her council passed the task force’s recommendations in August. “…We agreed with multi-use because we thought you would actually, in good faith, listen to our options and you did not,” she said. “That’s right, I think they were 26 kilometres long,” pointed out Coun.

Richard Kidd (Beckwith reeve) and economic development committee chair. However, Coun. Brian Stewart (Lanark Highlands mayor) disagreed with Torrance’s claims that county council didn’t consider the bypass options, but deemed them not to be “acceptable.” “If this council had considered the bypass options from Mississippi Mills, it would have been voted on. It was not,” said Torrance. “It was accepted as information. There was nothing about why it wasn’t acceptable, no vote, no discussion.” Mississippi Mills remains firm And Mississippi Mills hasn’t changed their mind. Coun. Shaun McLaughlin (Mississippi Mills mayor) criticized the county’s stance, calling it a “red herring.” “As rural politicians, we’re quite often criticizing the province for having a one size fits all plan. This concept is one size fits all. It doesn’t consider all uses,” he said. “All residents pay taxes and should all have the same access, which sounds great, but municipalities don’t give all residents the same privileges. You can shoot a tin can in Beckwith but you can’t in Almonte.” “Majority rules works nicely when you’re doing something that affects everybody equally, like bud-

gets.” He said municipalities should be striving to cause the least amount of harm to its residents. “If everyone around this table are equals, this decision should be consensual and we need to have more discussion,” McLaughlin noted. “If you allow ATVs in Almonte, it takes away the peace and quiet for residents of Almonte.” McLaughlin also cautioned that the county may not have the last say. At a January county council meeting, he brought up the battle between the Township of Head, Clara, Maria and Renfrew County. HCM has charged that the development of the trail, known as the Algonquin Trail in Renfrew County, has been pushed through without consultation from the municipality. They have obtained a legal opinion stating that HCM’s bylaws would have jurisdiction and the county had overstepped their authority. It’s an opinion Mississippi Mills supports. “Nobody has discussed that. It’s the biggest elephant in the room,” McLaughlin stated. County councillors asked staff to obtain a legal opinion on the validity of the statement. “We haven’t gotten that opinion back,” Greaves said. “Somewhere along the line, this council is going to have to talk

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about that,” McLaughlin added. “I can give 100 per cent assurances that there will be a legal opinion supporting Mississippi Mills and a legal opinion supporting the county. That’s the way it goes,” pointed out Lanark County Warden John Fenik (Perth mayor). “Let’s not go down that route. Let’s go in another direction.” Fenik said he has spent a lot of time reviewing the history of the OVRT and meeting with Mississippi Mills Mayor Shaun McLaughlin to walk to the trail in Almonte and see firsthand the concerns. He also was set to meet with a delegation of Mississippi Mills residents on March 5. “What can’t be debated is we passed a motion that this trail will be a multi-use trail. We can’t change that,” he remarked. “The question that was left up to the municipalities was where there could be an alteration or diversion from the trail when it comes to ATVs. The best solution can be a compromise.” He sympathized with Mississippi Mills because if the OVRT ran through Perth, he would be “standing on the highest box I could to say, absolutely not (to motorized vehicles). It would destroy the heritage character of Perth.” “But as warden, I support this See OVRT page 7

Master gardener provides tips to successfully grow plants in your home BY HELEN HALPENNY

House plants have been grown to brighten the homes of people around the world since ancient times. Not only can we enjoy the beauty of plants, but growing them gives us a chance to garden all year round. We know that plants are important to the outdoor environment. Our indoor environment also benefits from plants, giving us yet another reason to participate in this hobby. Many different types of plants can be grown indoors – some for their green or variegated foliage, some for flowers or fruit. Others are grown for their use in terrariums, dish gardens, bonsai, etc. Some plants are simply wintered indoors until they can go back outside in spring. Herbs such as chives, parsley, basil, thyme and rosemary grow well, provided they have enough light. Be aware that some parts of plants are poisonous. The dry or green parts of oleander, unripe fruit and leaves of Jerusalem cherry, philodendron, leaves of English ivy, leaves and stem of calla lily, and sap from crown of thorns are some examples. Some plants can help to purify the air. They break down harmful chemicals and they put fresh oxygen into the air. Benzene, formaldehyde and trichloroethylene are pollutants that come from cleaning products, paints, inks, furniture glues, etc. Some plants that help get rid of these pollutants are chrysanthemum, spider plant, dracaena (Marginata and Janet Craig), pothos and

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trail from end to end. I’m hoping for a compromise from Mississippi Mills on this…I think in order to reach an agreement we all have to give a little.” “We’ve got a municipality who clearly does not want ATVs within Almonte and if we say that piece of the trail, that we aren’t going to develop, maybe we should look at that. Should we putting hundreds of thousands of dollars into a municipality that we don’t have an agreement with on the trail?” The next crossroads, Fenik said, will be whether he supports the two bridge tenders along the OVRT in Almonte. The county was planning to work on them this year and has put aside $500,000 for the upgrades. Lanark County’s director of public works, Terry McCann, said the tenders close in early March. “The tenders for the bridge are going to be brought to the March public works committee meeting on March 28, but could be deferred to the April meeting without affecting the contract,” he said. “Within the next month, we’ll

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Chicken thefts from the family farm were frustrating enough for Father Father came in from the morning chores long before Mother had the breakfast on the table. We children were getting ready for school, but it was plain to see Father was in a bad mood, which was unusual for him so early in the morning. “Well, he was at it again,” he said, throwing his coat on the floor beside the back door. He was chewing on his pipe which was another sign it hadn’t been a good start to his day. We didn’t have to ask. We knew. Someone through the night had come and stolen a few chickens from the chicken coop. The door was left open, and when Father went out in the morning, there they were wandering around the barn yard, half frozen to death, and as my brother

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cote was hungry enough to had plenty of, it was chickens. for 18 years, soon learned that steal chickens. Mother, after moving to the See MARY page 9 If there was one thing we farm after living in New York

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chickens not only gave us an ample Sunday dinner, they were in great demand from her Saturday morning customers in Renfrew. She even had her picture taken by one of the big feed companies, sitting among the chickens, with a couple bags of the feed brand beside her. Yes, we sure had lots of chickens. And it seemed to me the few stolen would hardly be missed. But Father was as mad as a hatter that someone would not only come into our barnyard and steal chickens, but didn’t have the common sense to close the door behind him. That’s what bothered him the most. “Doesn’t have the sense God gave a louse. He might know the chickens wouldn’t stay inside if the dang door was left

informed those councillors that if Clearview (the poison of choice for Lanark) did get into the wells, it “would only be a tiny, tiny bit.” It boggles the mind that anyone with even a tiny, tiny bit of understanding of pesticide management would use such a phrase. What is a “tiny, tiny bit”? Is it a modicum, minuscule, petite, teensy? I know that a tiny, tiny bit of peanut will kill my niece. I know that a tiny, tiny bit of

basis, seven day a week. I receive hundreds of emails from people letting me know what they think about one issue or another. When I respond, and some people don’t like what I have to say, I can end up in a never-ending email loop. Facebook communities amplify what is often an entrenched, one-sided view of an issue. I understand this. This type of communication and exchange comes with the territory of an elected official. However, sometimes the conversation evolves into something more sinister. In the anonymity of cyberspace there are those who feel it’s OK to send emails that are demanding, sarcastic, rude and at a times, threatening. In a world where politicians are not trusted and are not respected, some people feel they

radiation kills healthy cells. I know that a tiny, tiny bit of bee sting venom sends my cousin into anaphylactic shock. What does a tiny, tiny bit of Clearview/Truvist do to the trusting people of Lanark County? The communication that I received from a local hydrogeologist (i.e. an expert in the study of watersheds) was succinct: “The amount of herbicide or pesticide that is acceptable in a domestic wa-

ter supply is zero. Dr. Stewart keep poison out of the water- consult the appropriate exdoes not know this.” shed? perts, researchers, scientists, At a Lanark Council meetThe Clearview literature environmental experts, etc. ing last year, Dr. Stewart is quite clear – it says that who can answer the questions said that the poison would the two main ingredients of what a tiny, tiny bit of this be dry in a few minutes and are “persistent in water and poison will do to us and the then be gone forever. Now we harmful to aquatic life”. This environment we are spendfind that there is a chance (a alone should have sent Dr. ing millions of tax dollars a good one? a fair one? an off Stewart rushing to the coun- year to protect. And if the chance?) that that statement cilors demanding a moratori- ridiculous happens and we was careless and uninformed. um on roadside spraying un- continue to spray poison on Does this mean that when til we have done a thorough our public land, then we need they are spraying our ditches study of all the ramifications. to have pre-spray studies and along Elm Grove Road, some If Dr. Stewart is being post-spray studies to assess might get into my ditch and/ consulted as an expert, she the actual damage in quanor well and my neighbours’ should do her homework tifiable terms so we can find wells? Will those tiny bits ac- and make sure that she has out what a “tiny, tiny bit” is cumulate and flow into our the expertise to speak to all and what it does. precious lake that we pay ex- our concerns. If, as she says, can say whatever they want, tra taxes to live on? Will the she is not an expert, then her Myrna Lee whenever they want, with out accumulated amount kill the name should be taken off the Chair, Lanark Fights consequence. fish, the birds, the turtles, the contract approving the sprayLyme Don’t get me wrong. The snakes that depend on us to ing and the county should Lanark County Internet can be a good place. Access to knowledge, learning-based tools and the potential for political and civil engagement, are all examples of the Internet being an instrument for positive change. However, when an individual sends an email that is rude, threatening or if that person is just a plain old-fashioned 2018 ATS AWD SEDAN 2018 XT5 11 AVAILABLE bully, I draw the line. 2.0L turbo or 3.6L engine *Purchase finance a 17” alloy wheels Being an elected official or 5 AVAILABLE FWD from just $41, 525 + HST Heated & leather seats public servant does not give OR Bose surround sound people the right to abuse us. Power windows and locks *Lease an AWD For those who do, I happily Rear camera from just Sunroof hang out the cyberspace “no $247 b/w trespassing” sign.

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to our real estate team. I’m happy to announce that I am joining Paul Martin and Perth’s #1 real estate sales team. I look forward to being part of the Coldwell Banker Settlement Realty family. As always, I am here to help you with your real estate needs and to answer any questions you might have. I enjoy working with people and forming relationships that last a lifetime. I want to help you find that perfect home or to help you sell your house when the time comes for a change. I was born and raised in Perth and my wife Amanda and I are raising our young family in this amazing community. I am looking forward to lending a helping hand to ensure that you and your family receive top quality service you can “Trust and Rely” upon. I’m always just a phone call or email away :) 613-267-0609 or riq@riqturner.ca

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52 MAIN ST E SMITHS FALLS MLS# 1094935 $154,900 EACH 2 BD, 2 BTH 2 STOREY RENOVATED DUPLEX UPPER & LOWER UNIT Call Demi Klock 613-267-8366

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74 B12 LOMBARDY – BASS LAKE MLS# 1094085 - $579,900 3 BD, 2 BTH ON A UNIQUE PRIVATE POINT GAR., BUNKIE, BOATHOUSE, STORAGE Call Sheri D’Aoust 613-812-9344

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2959 MACDONALD ROAD NEAR PORTLAND MLS# 1084582 - $249,900 3 BD, 1 BTH BUNGALOW QUONSET BUILDING/GARAGE OPEN HOUSE

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866 6TH CON A ROAD, DALHOUSIE MLS# 1095027 - $289,000 3 BD, 2 BTH BUNGALOW ON 72 ACRES PLUS SUGAR SHACK Call Paul Gordon 613-390-2281 or T.J. Gordon 613-200-1257

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1224 2ND CON RD - DALHOUSIE MLS# 1094825 - $779,900 ExEcutivE homE w/additional 1 bd, 1 bth in-law suitE on main lEvEl. FinishEd l/l, in-ground salt watEr pool Call Sheri D’Aoust 613-812-9344

102 JODI LANE TAY RIDEAU ESTATES MLS# 1080518 - $439,900 3 BD, 2 BTH BUNGALOW

56 PERTH ST. ELGIN MLS# 1090051 - $129,900 2,700 SQ. FT. 2 STOREY HOME NEEDS FINISHING ON INSIDE

4310 HENDERSON ROAD NORTHBROOK, FRONTENAC CNTY MLS # 1083131 - $269,900 NEW 2 BD, 1 BTH BUNGALOW

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85 OLD KINGSTON ROAD, NEAR LOMBARDY MLS# 1095205 - $549,000 4 BD, 4 BTH BUNGALOW Call Paul Gordon 613-390-2281

993 CON 9A LANARK HIGHLANDS MLS# 1095184 - $159,900 3 BD, 1 BTH 1 ½ STOREY Call Sheri D’Aoust 613-812-9344

616 NEW YORK LANE, BENNETT LAKE MLS# 1085766 - $899,900 3 BD, 4 BTH HOME WITH INDOOR POOL, GEOTHERMAL

93 OLD KINGSTON ROAD MLS# 1089504 - $199,900 2 BD, 1 BTH – 2 STY HOME

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378 POONAMLIE ROAD, SMITHS FALLS SUN MAR 11TH – 12:00-2:00PM MLS# 1093505 - $195,500 3 BD, 1 BTH BUNGALOW Call Sheila Birch 613-390-1604

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149 SHEPPARD AVE PERTH SUN MAR 11TH – 2:00-3:30PM MLS# 1083303 - $449,900 2 BD, 2 BTH BUNGALOW BUILT 2016 Host: Jean Sharpe 613-464-0008

160 ROBERT RUN, CHALOA ACRES SOUTH MLS# 1079683 - $499,000 PRIVATE 2.3 ACRES OASIS 3 BD + DEN, 2 BTH BUNGALOW

4999D MAHON ROAD CANTON LAKE MLS# 1089443 – $599,900 2 BD, 1 BTH HOME + COTTAGE ON 19.9 AC

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88 NORTH STREET PERTH MLS# 1090729 - $259,900 4+1 BD, 2 BTH – 1.5 STOREY POSSIBLE L/L GRANNY SUITE ®

Health unit offers advice to avoid bringing bed bugs home from your vacation Carrying bed bugs back home with you after travelling could lead to a bed bug infestation in even the cleanest home. The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit want to make sure you take the proper steps to avoid bed bug hitchhikers while travelling: • Pack clothes into oversized sealable plastic bags and leave them inside luggage during the trip, or hanging in the closet – never on the bed or floor. • Leave luggage outside or in the bathroom and perform a mini-inspection around the bed: peel back the bed sheets and check the mattress, running your fingers along the upper and lower seams. Make sure to check the mattress tag, as bed bugs often hide there. Check for blood stains and bed bug droppings as well, since they’re often the easiest to spot. • If bed bugs are detected,

request another room. Be sure to inform hotel management. Just moving to a different room may not be the total answer. You should repeat the inspection of any new or different room you are offered. • When you pack to leave, inspect your luggage carefully first, and inspect every item as you pack to help detect any bugs or their signs. • If you find bed bugs, have bites, or know that you’ve spent time in a room harbouring the bugs, vacuum your suitcases, backpack, or camera bag. Wash everything washable in the hottest water possible and dry on the highest setting possible for 30 minutes. • After your trip, unpack luggage outdoors, re-inspect clothing and then put everything into the dryer on the highest setting possible for at least 30 minutes or the freezer for two weeks (for

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201 CRAMPTON DRIVE Single family home on a large private lot, fully finished on both levels, 2 full baths, 3 beds, single garage, fenced, c/w 2 gas fireplaces. $319,900.00 • MLS# 1094905 • JEFF WILSON

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Prime shoreline on Mississippi Lake. Only 2 minutes to town. Approx. 3300 SQ. FT. home mostly Reno’d/new since 2005. Huge windows, large decks, hdwd & ceramic floors. 3+ bedrooms, 3 baths, sep salon easily converts to in-law suite/apartmt. Fireplace, hot tub, sauna, docks, big decks+++ Swim, fish, boat, skidoo… This property has it all!

$699,900.00 • MLS# 1093287 • RHONDA BRUNKE

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259 DEAN RIDGE ROAD Just completed – brand new home, finished and ready for immediate occupancy. Hardwood, vaulted ceilings, Bell Hi-speed FIBE internet and ICF foundation. $389,900.00 • MLS# 1095110 • JEFF WILSON

2510 WATSON CORNER’S ROAD Formerly the general store has been modernized into a lovely 2-bedroom home with the storefront space still open for the new owner! Very affordable, comfortable renovated home to move into and enjoy. Call Jason for details.

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Hobby farm set on glorious 55+ acres with 8 outbuildings approx. 12 KM from Spring is coming! Time to start your brand new home. $239,900. Includes house & Well-maintained duplex with 2 bedrooms & 1 ½ bath in each Almonte. Property has SEVERANCE POSSIBILITIES to custom the property suit!! 4 lot ready to move into. Full new home warranty. Nicely treed 265’ x 410’ Country unit. Updated flooring, kitchen, bath, paint plus sunroom. bedrooms, gas heat, woof f/p, home with large rooms. Call Jason for further details. lot. CALL JOHN TODAY!

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1913 RICHMOND ROAD 917 PINEGROVE ROAD Attractive brick bungalow on a very nicely landscaped country Enjoy country living in your brand new home with full New lot with easy commuting to Ottawa. 36’ x 26’ attached Home Warranty. Choose your own finishes, colours and garage plus a 40’ x 20’ barn/shop. CALL JOHN TODAY!! upgrades. $309,900.00 • MLS# 1094002 • JOHN COBURN $ 239,900 • MLS# 1094251 • GILLIAN KINSON

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Wardens’ caucus supports OFA at Queen’s Park joint event on economic development priorities

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SATURDAY MARCH 10 1:00PM-3:00PM 543 Crain Drive in Sheridan Estates - $429,999 Custom built 8 year old home with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths on a 1.9 acre lot. This beautiful home features maple hardwood flooring throughout & ceramic in the bathrooms. Custom built maple kitchen cabinets & large island with double sinks. Open concept main level with plenty of south facing windows, living room with attractive natural gas fireplace & TV space surrounded by an eye-catching stone veneer. Oversized master bedroom with 4 piece ensuite featuring tiled shower, double shower head, double sinks & walk-in closet. 2 other bedrooms, 4 piece bath & laundry room also on main level. Double attached, insulated & drywalled garage with entrance to main level.

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4 ACRES IN PERTH! ATTENTION RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPERS! Development potential for this gorgeous, nicely treed 4 acre lot right in the town of Perth. The existing buildings could potentially be incorporated into a new subdivision – over 6000 square feet in the main house, new steel roof, many new ceilings and mouldings, newer furnaces, etc., plus carriage house. Check out the listing on www.realtor.ca MLS 1075785 and view the drone video of the property, photos, virtual tour, and floor plan. Barbara Shepherd 613 326-1361 barbara-shepherd@coldwellbanker.ca

Four provincial organizations shared their voices at Queen’s Park Feb. 21 to strengthen the message to all political candidates that investments in rural communities offer benefits to all Ontarians. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA), together with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus and Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus made a joint announcement on the value of spreading future economic development dollars across the province. OFA’s election campaign — Producing Prosperity in Ontario — is encouraging greater investment in Ontario’s agri-food sector and rural communities to deliver economic growth and prosperity for all Ontarians. “Ontario’s agri-food sector is an economic powerhouse for the province, and we are encouraging the government to make greater investments in agri-food and rural communities as a sustainable and effective way to deliver growth and prosperity for all Ontarians,” says OFA president Keith Currie. “We have a strong collective voice on this position, announcing our partnership here today with organizations

that represent the interests of Ontario businesses and communities in rural and urban areas across the province as part of our Producing Prosperity in Ontario election campaign.” Rocco Rossi, president and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, reiterated that “only bold action and leadership can strengthen Ontario’s position in the global economy. Ontario must leverage its existing strengths for a long-term vision for prosperity for the province.” Eastern and western wardens’ caucuses represent more than 400 communities across the province that need greater access to infrastructure investments for broadband, affordable energy, transportation, as well as education and medical facilities. “The role of the province is to help our rural communities invest in improving social and economic conditions to ensure our communities have the services and support they need to grow,” says Robin Jones, chair of the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus. “We fully support OFA’s initiative to focus on new investments in rural communities that will assist existing businesses, attract new companies,

and boost opportunities for residents and regional economic development,” says Gerry Marshall, chair of the Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus. The partnership announced in support of OFA’s Producing Prosperity in Ontario campaign demonstrates the collective support that exists across the province to secure future investments for Ontario that benefit urban and rural areas. “We believe that spreading the investment dollars around the province is the solution to ongoing challenges that face rural and urban communities, and hold the promise of improving the quality of life for all Ontarians,” says Currie. The OFA is the largest general farm organization in Ontario, representing 37,000 farm families. As a dynamic farmer-led organization based in Guelph, the OFA works to represent and champion the interests of Ontario farmers through government relations, farm policy recommendations, research, lobby efforts, community representation, media relations and more. OFA is the leading advocate for Ontario’s farmers and is Ontario’s voice of the farmer. Submitted by the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus

$799,000 20 Gore St A grand Gothic-influenced Victorian minutes walk to downtown. High ceilings, tall windows, wood floors, artistic trims and mouldings, centre hall, and 3 fireplaces. Ideal for entertaining - spacious living & dining rooms, main floor family room, cooks kitchen. Four bedrooms, master ensuite with walk in shower and Jacuzzi tub. Totally renovated in 2004/5, meticulously maintained. MLS# 1093229 Barbara Shepherd 613-326-1361 barbara-shepherd@coldwellbanker.ca

25 ACRES! Fire Route 5.2 Between historic Perth and the quaint Village of Westport. 3 bedroom country retreat with almost 1700 feet of natural shoreline on Crosby Lake. Perfect for fishermen, canoers & kayakers. Many updates over the last few years - roof, quartz kitchen counters, furnace, etc. Walkout lower level ready to be finished for a family room. MLS# 1073957 Barbara Shepherd 613-326-1361 barbara-shepherd@coldwellbanker.ca

SOLD 71 Lavinia St Smiths Falls. $209,900 This is a gem of bungalow and perfect for a small family or retiree’s. It has been lovingly maintained by the original owner and builder and features a solid brick build, new furnace and so much curb appeal. The custom eat in oak kitchen is bright and cheery and the large living room has amazing space. 3 bedroom and 1 and a half baths. Lovely back yard and wonderful neighbourhood. You can’t go wrong with this sweet home.

Cathie McCabe 613-284-6263 cathie-mccabe@coldwellbanker.ca

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On Feb. 21, four provincial organizations came together at Queen’s Park to lobby for economic development in rural communities. From left: Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus chair Gerry Marshall, Ontario Federation of Agriculture president Keith Currie, Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus chair Robin Jones, and Ontario Chamber of Commerce president and CEO, Rocco Rossi.

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At Predators’ games it’s all about having fun He hasn’t been in Nashville for two years yet. But it seems a safe bet that P.K. Subban could run for mayor of the Tennessee capital and win! True, the fact current Nashville Mayor Megan Barry is embroiled in scandal, the result of a now much publicized extramarital affair with her former bodyguard, no doubt improves the odds for any prospective mayoral candidate. However Subban is not interested in politics — not yet at least. The 28-year-old, Toronto born defenceman is currently totally focused on helping get the high-flying Nashville Predators back to the Stanley Cup final when the National Hockey League playoffs begin in a few weeks. Preds have unfinished business after losing to two-time Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins in six games last June. It took nearly two decades (Nashville joined the league in 1998), but last spring Predators claimed their first ever Western Conference Championship. The team had already endeared themselves to local sports fans who are starved for success. The explosion of support that carried the club through their long playoff run last season is unprecedented in the long history of what is universally known as “Music City.” Bridgestone Arena, Preds’ impressive home in downtown Nashville, was filled to the rafters for every game. Tens of thousands who couldn’t get into the arena jammed neighbouring Broadway, the city’s main music and entertainment boulevard to watch the games (home and away) on giant TV screens set up on the plaza in front of Bridgestone. There is always a party atmosphere in downtown Nashville. But from all accounts those hockey-related soirees went well beyond anything ever seen there. This season Predators are knocking on the cup door again. At this writing they top the Western Conference standings and are just a point behind Tampa Bay Lightning for first place overall. My wife and I experienced the current hockey excitement in Nashville first-hand when we spent a week in the city last month. We are frequent visitors to Middle Tennessee, partly due to our involvement with the sister city committee in Carleton Place. Our community is twinned with the city of Franklin, a growing suburb of burgeoning Nashville. Our recent visit was not about sister cities or NHL hockey. We just wanted some time away in

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the warmer south after a rough month of January during which both of us were very sick with influenza. We were sure Nashville would be the perfect medicine! And it was with daytime temperatures climbing north of 80 Fahrenheit on three different days. We spent time in Music City’s famous honky-tonks and enjoyed some other unique to Nashville experiences. Just after booking our flights and hotel I suddenly thought about the Predators. When I checked their schedule, lo and behold the Ottawa Senators were visiting Bridgestone on the second day of our stay. Great seats After an email exchange with Franklin friends Mindy Tate and Mike Thompson we quickly arranged to attend the contest. Mindy used her media contacts to advantage and secured four good seats in the arena’s lower bowl. I had attended a Preds-Sens game in Nashville previously (in 2014) and enjoyed the experience tremendously. Ottawa won that game 2-1 in a shootout. Given the truly terrible season Sens have experienced we weren’t shocked when they dropped a 5-2 decision this time out. In fairness they played quite well. Preds were saved by the outstanding work of veteran Finnish net minder Pekka Rinne. What made the night for us was the atmosphere in Bridgestone. Although it was clear to me the crowd isn’t as hockey savvy as the regulars at Canadian Tire Centre (CTC) in Kanata, they have a lot more fun. Sens’ brass could take lessons from the entire experience available to those attending NHL games in Nashville. A favourite word among Preds’ supporters is less than endearing. Some people would say “rude” probably. But somehow it adds to the event. To Nashville fans every opposing player “sucks.” They greet visiting lineup announcements and opposition goaltenders with “you suck.” Sens’ coach Guy Boucher was introduced to the crowd who, in unison, noted “he sucks too!” When Preds’ excellent PA announcer Paul McCann tells his audience that there is a minute remaining in the period the

crowd responds, “Thanks Paul!” Between periods an outstanding country band delivers tunes from a raised platform at the west end of the building. Overall the food is cheaper and much more varied than the expensive, limited fare available at CTC. Clearly Predators’ game day operations team know what they are doing. They use Bridgestone’s big screen scoreboard to advantage and team mascot “Gnash” helps whip fans into a frenzy every time a goal is scored. People leap to their feet to offer a now familiar “hooked fang” signal with their hands after every big play! Last season sparked Nashville’s love affair with the aforementioned P.K. Subban. The former Montreal Canadiens’ star has quickly become the face of the franchise. Predators are now the most popular sports team in the state, even more popular that the NFL’s Tennessee Titans who play at nearby Nissan Stadium. The affable Subban, one of the few black players in the league, is known for his friendly, quirky personality and his entrepreneurial community spirit. Subban’s familiar No. 76 jersey is easily the most popular among Preds’ fans. We had to look hard to find a Subban shirt for our son-in-law, a native Montrealer and a huge fan of the player. Things haven’t always been this rosy for Predators. They went through years of turmoil including initial fan indifference to hockey, ownership issues and years of losing which forced the price of tickets down. NHL watchers were concerned about the club’s future. Winning and the arrival of star power players such as Mike Fisher, who has just “unretired” to try and catch Stanley Cup glory, has seen Predators’ fortunes soar. In fact the Nashville hockey story gives me hope Senators can overcome their current problems and regain the prominent place they once held in the NHL hierarchy. Music remains the No. 1 draw in booming Nashville. Preds’ however are busily climbing the ladder of success and I would recommend the Bridgestone experience to anyone, even if you aren’t a big hockey fan. It’s fun and that fact alone makes it hard to put a price on! Jeff Maguire is a career journalist who lives in Carleton Place, Ont. He has written for community and daily newspapers in Ontario since 1971. He can be reached by email at: jeffrey.maguire@rogers.com.

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Connected to Your Community A/CP/K/P/SF - 15 - Thursday, March 8, 2018

City boy offers to do farm work for free in Studio Theatre’s production ‘The Drawer Boy’ Free farm help is something no self-respecting farmer can ever pass up. In the 1970s, a group of actors and directors from Theatre Passe Muraille in Toronto headed out into the farming communities of southern Ontario, interviewing local farmers and their families to create a landmark Canadian theatrical event, The Farm Show. This type of theatre was a co-operative-actor driven form of play writing known as “collective-creation.” At first the results didn’t seem like a play, since there were no lights, no costumes, no set-in fact often the venue was a barn with hay bales for seats. Actors would tell the stories they had heard,

and would in effect draw a picture of what farming was really like. Often the actors would work on the farms to get firsthand experience. At other times they would sit in parlours with the families, drawing out stories as they looked at wedding albums and family scrapbooks and drank countless cups of tea. In 1999, actor and playwright Micheal Healey reconnected with many of these families, and he in turn was inspired to write the play, The Drawer Boy. The Studio Theatre’s production of Healey’s play opens April 5. In the play Angus and Morgan, played by Alfred Von Mirbach and Grey Masson, live together on an

Ontario farm and have long ago settled into a routine that works well for both of them. Angus handles the accounts, bakes bread and looks at the stars on clear nights. Morgan keeps the cows milked, the barns cleaned and the tractor running and keeps an eye on Angus. They have been friends since before the war. Into their uneventful life steps Miles Potter, a young actor from the big city, played by Connor Williamson. Miles needs to learn about farming for a theatre project he is involved in, and he offers to work for the two men as a means of gaining insight into their lifestyle. Free farm labour is not something that Morgan is go-

ing to turn down, so the deal is struck. After a lot of gentle comedy about the urban-rural divide, Miles overhears Morgan telling Angus a story from their own broken past. When Miles incorporates the story into his show and invites Morgan and Angus to the rehearsal, what is shown there disrupts the farmers lives and laughs give way to greater drama. Veteran stage director Roberta Peets manages to pull out both the heart and the humour in this beautiful play about

farm life in southern Ontario. Come on down to the theatre, sit a spell and soak up a wonderful story. The Drawer Boy premieres at the Studio Theatre in beautiful heritage Perth on Thursday, April 5 for seven shows – April 5, 6, 7, 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m. and April 8 and 15 at 2 p.m. Talk backs are offered after the performances on April 6 and 13. Advance tickets are $24 and are now available exclusively at Tickets Please in the Matheson House Museum Visitor Centre,

11 Gore St. E. (613-485-6434; ticketsplease.ca) which accepts in-store, phone, online and credit card purchases. Tickets are $24 at the Studio Theatre box office on show nights. Rush tickets for students with ID are just $10 at the door, subject to availability. Attend opening night and save $5. Sponsors for this show are H&R Block and Doornekamp and Associates: Individual, Couple and Family Therapy. Submitted by Jane Stott for the Studio Theatre

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MONTHLY MUNICIPAL NEWS MARCH 2018

MARCH MEETINGS: Monday March 5, 2018 Monday March 12, 2018 Monday March 19, 2018 Monday March 26, 2018

Regular Meeting of Council, 5 p.m. Committee of the Whole 5 p.m. Regular Meeting of Council, 5 p.m. Committee of the Whole, 5 p.m.

WINTER PARKING RESTRICTIONS: Overnight parking restrictions will remain in force and effect between 12:00 midnight and 7:00am until March 31st of 2018. HAPPY EASTER!! HOLIDAY HOURS - EASTER Friday March 30, 2018 Closed Monday April 2, 2018 Closed In case of a water, roads or sewer emergency, please call 613-284-1430 FIRE DEPARTMENT NEWS Please be advised that there is no “Open Air Burning” allowed in the Town of Smiths Falls. A permit is required to burn in an enclosed container.

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COMMUNITY SERVICES Spring and Summer Open House: Saturday March 24 9am-12pm. If you are interested in having a table with information or registration contact Margo or Nick at 613-283-4124 ext. 6103 mloughren@smithsfalls.ca or recreation@smithsfalls.ca

In rehearsal: Grey Masson and Alfred Von Mirbach, as farmers Morgan and Angus, talk about their day, while Connor Williamson, as actor Miles Potter, sits behind them and takes notes on their conversation for his play. This is a scene from the Studio Theatre’s production of Micheal Healey’s The Drawer Boy, which opens April 5.

2017 DRINKING WATER SYSTEM ANNUAL REPORT The 2017 Annual Smiths Falls Drinking Water System report is now available for public viewing on the Town’s website under Environment/Drinking Water. Questions regarding the annual report may be referred to the Public Works and Utilities Department at 613-283-4124 Ext 5502 or via email: scooke@smithsfalls.ca

PTSD focus of March 19 CFUW talk

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATES Call for Musicians! The On the Roll Live Music Series is back this year, and is looking for local talent to perform at events organized by our community partners. Check out www.facebook.com/OnTheRollSmithsFalls or contact ibron@smithsfalls.ca for more information on how to submit your name for consideration.

Everyone faces challenges in life. Some challenges are more harrowing than others. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety and stress disorder that can develop when someone experiences a traumatic event. Symptoms often include mental or physical distress, flashbacks, nightmares and other sleep disturbances, panic attacks, depression, and breakdown of the ability to cope with the pressures of everyday life. PTSD is often unexpected and we are unprepared when it strikes. It can have a devastating effect on professional and

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to his development as a person, not only leading him to become an advocate of those suffering from PTSD, but also bringing greater –– and newer –– meaning to both his professional and personal lives. The Perth & District chapter of the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) invites you to join them for this powerful and inspiring free public presentation on Monday, March 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the Perth Legion, 26 Beckwith Street East. Submitted by the Perth & District chapter of the Canadian Federation of University Women

Plans are underway for the second annual Spirit of the Drum Pow wow, organized in partnership with SFDCI and our First Nations partners, taking place on Duck and Turtle Island on June 9/10th. You can find a full list of events online at www.smithsfalls.ca. And watch for the new Smiths Falls Visitor’s Guide! The Town is working with Community partners to prepare Victoria Basin for the upcoming boating season. Infrastructure improvements are currently underway. We are seeking historical sites for our 2018 Doors Open event. The event is scheduled for September 15, 2018 from 10am to 4pm. If you have a location that would be historically, architecturally or culturally significant and wish to be included in this event, contact the Economic Development & Tourism office. KEEP IN TOUCH!! OUR WEBSITE: WWW.SMITHSFALLS.CA

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LAWS continues to see need for shelter volunteers, foster families Thank you to all who reached out to offer cat and kitten transport services. We have sufficient volunteers for now but may need to reach out again once the kittens start to arrive in the spring. There is also a need for in shelter volunteers (one three-hour shift once per week) and for foster families who are able to care for pregnant queens or young and/or orphaned kittens. The latter is a short term commitment until the kittens are old enough to be weaned and adopted.

This Week’s Pets “hold on to me ... don’t leave me please.” LAWS faces these situations a lot lately. Pairs are being surrendered and families who have had to make that difficult decision are making the friendly request to keep them together. It’s not always easy for us to rehome pairs and sometimes we have no choice but to adopt them separately to avoid them staying at LAWS too long as adoptions for

National Cupcake Day thanks LAWS would like to extend a sweet thank you to the Picnic Café on Rogers Road in Perth, as well as the Likkuid Sole fashion store on Gore Street in Perth. Together they raised more than $550 for the Lanark Animal Welfare Society by baking and selling fancy cupcakes during the National Cupcake day for shelters. A thank you goes also to all the people who stopped by to indulge in the rich sweetness of the cutest cupcakes you have ever seen as well as to those who stopped pairs is down quite a bit. by to simply make a donation. We Having said all of this, Molly are blessed with a community who and Willy will not be separated. cares! It’s our mission as we’re afraid they would just wither away. We’re calling on potential adopters looking for two absolutely stunningly beautiful cats. They have been to the vet and he said they were well taken care of and have received a clean bill of health. They’re very friendly and very approachable. Why not meet them at LAWS and give them

a chance of a true forever home. more TLC and some extra patience Thank you! before she’s coming to sit on your lap. She can be bribed with treats. Ivory We’re sure she’s going to be that Ivory is a pretty one-year-old fe- special feline you’ve been waiting male who is slowly adjusting to her for. Ivory is available for adoption sheltered life. Her two beautiful at LAWS. kittens were recently adopted into Thank you for your continued a loving home. Ivory needs a bit support. Follow us if you like at

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As part of the annual theatrical historic walking plays that enliven the streets of Perth each summer, the Classic Theatre Festival is looking to hire a group of young people with an interest in acting, singing, and dancing for its brand new 2018 streetlevel shows. Resumes will be accepted until March 15 at info@classictheatre.ca. While no prior experience is necessary, the festival’s youth theatre training program hires and provides full-time paid work for students aged 15 to 29 during the summer months. Performers will also take part in the company’s inaugural Classic Dinner Theatre experience, which will take place Tuesdays from June 5 to Aug. 28 at Michael’s Table in Perth. “It has been great to provide paid summer employment and co-op placements for young people who are interested in the arts,” explains Classic Theatre Festival artistic producer Laurel Smith. “Not only do they get training with professional theatre artists, they also help draw thousands of tourists to town who learn about Perth’s history in an entertaining fashion, and who also shop in local stores, eat locally, and stay overnight too, which is great for the economy.” While past walking plays have largely dealt with early Perth history – last year’s Perth through the Ages and the Lonely Ghosts Walk dealt with the town at Confedera-

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While previous seasons of the Classic Theatre’s walking plays have focused on stories from the time of the town’s founding through Confederation (such as this scene featuring Sean Jacklin, Meaghan Brackenbury and Jasmine Bowen), the 2018 shows are set during the Second World War. The Classic Theatre Festival is inviting applications from young performers interested in acting for this summer’s shows, with a deadline to submit resumes of March 15. tion – this year’s shows will feature more recent stories set during the Second World War. “The morning show will look at how local residents

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tween democracy and fascism, the civil liberties of thousands of Canadian citizens were eliminated, including the jailing of hundreds of labour organizers without charge, as well as the internment of thousands of people of Japanese, Italian, or German heritage.” This year’s Perth through the Ages play (running Wednesday to Sunday morning at 11 a.m. beginning at Matheson House Museum on Gore Street) will bring back memories of Big Band swing music and popular dances of the day. Also on tap will be the annual Lonely Ghosts Walk (running Thursday and Friday evenings at 7 p.m.), which will feature the spirits of British war brides who often faced their own challenges once they arrived in this country. Both walking plays are family-friendly. Students who sign on to the summer program will also be appearing in the Classic Dinner Theatre production of George Bernard Shaw’s connubial comedy Overruled, about two married couples facing a rather unconventional chal-

lenge. Smith, who worked at the Shaw Festival before founding the Classic Theatre Festival in Perth, is excited about bringing this hilarious take on married life to a brand new setting at Michael’s Table. The show will run from 5 to 7 p.m. and feature a three-course meal at the popular Perth dining spot. “When Michael’s Table was recently renovated, they created a perfect, intimate spot for dinner theatre” says Smith. “Reaction so far has been very enthusiastic. People should book early because seating will be limited.” Anyone interested in applying for the festival positions should submit a resume to info@classictheatre.ca no later than March 15, with interviews scheduled the third week in March. Those interested in purchasing discounted early bird tickets to the walking plays and the Classic Dinner Theatre, as well as for the Festival’s mainstage season, can visit www.classictheatre.ca or call 1-877-2831283. Submitted by the Classic Theatre Festival

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Grandparents are vital to the success and safety of their grandchildren. Of course it’s hard to say no when grandchildren jump up and down and plead “Oh please Grandpa! Just one ride in the tractor!” However, your legacy depends on keeping these young people safe from harm. So what can you do as a grandparent to keep your grandchildren safe?

Grandchildren are one of life’s greatest joys. Being able to see your grandchildren grow and thrive and enjoy the farm is incredibly satisfying. Take the time to teach age-appropriate tasks, establish boundaries, provide supervision, model safe behaviour and build safe traditions. These steps will not only help keep your grandchildren safe, but will help safeguard your legacy.

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David Leask’s Celtic folk sounds to support Perth seniors March 25 When you hear his brogue you realize instantly his Scottish roots and, if you’re like me, you just want to listen a wee bit more. The Listening Room Series welcomes David Leask, who brings his Celtic/ folk to perform on Sunday, March 25 at 7 p.m. at The Perth Tea Room (Perth Restaurant). I’ve heard Leask several times and noticed how he captivates any audience he plays to. Utilizing loop and effect pedals, his guitar work always seems to augment stories being told. You’ll see why he’s won so many songwriting awards and enjoy his stellar stories. I would agree with this quote from the Toronto Star, “Leask brings to his music a compellingly honest baring of the soul.” Come and hear for yourself. A portion of the proceeds

from this show will go to the Perth Enrichment Program – a wonderful, not-for-profit day program for seniors my mom thoroughly enjoys. Dinner reservations, which guarantees your tickets, can be made by calling The Perth Tea Room at 613-267-3170 or for show only tickets, call Sue at 613-267-7902 to arrange payment. I look forward to seeing you there enjoying such wonderful talent, all the while, supporting a good cause.

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Scottish musician David Leask will bring his Celtic/ folk sounds to the Perth Tea Room March 25 as part of The Listening Room Series. The event will benefit the Perth Enrichment Program, a day program for seniors.

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OPP seek suspects in Lanark Highlands ATV theft, mischief incident in Carleton Place Lanark County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking assistance from the public to identify the person or persons responsible for a break, enter and theft at a property on the 11th Concession of Dalhousie in the Township of Lanark Highlands. Sometime between Friday, March 2 and Saturday, March 3 an unknown person(s) went to the residence involved and stole two side by sides, another ATV and a number of other items. If you have any information on this or any other crime, please call Lanark County Crime Stoppers (LCCS) anonymously at the toll-free number 1-800222-TIPS (1-800-222-8477). All calls to LCCS are confidential and phone calls are not taped. Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest, the recovery of stolen property and the seizure of illicit drugs or substances. Callers are not required to reveal their identity and they do not have to testify in court. Crime Stop-

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Applications for the Royal Canadian Legion Provincial Bursary Program are still being accepted. If you are a student who is attending a college, university or any other post-secondary institution this year, you may qualify for a bursary of up to $750 per each academic year. Please note: this is an increase from $500. Eligibility extends to ex-servicemen or currently serving members of the Canadian Forces (regular, reserve and merchant) and their children and grandchildren. It also applies to ordinary or life members of the Royal Canadian Legion and their children

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Unpleasant substance 5. Oil group 10. One-time Yankees rookie sensation 14. Ireland 15. Less easily found 16. Southeast Nigeria people 17. Bridgeline Digital stock designation 18. Play loudly 19. Elegantly fashionable 20. Open sore 22. Frozen water 23. Sacred Islamic site 24. “Kokomo” rockers 27. Follows sigma 30. Cease to exist 31. Cool 32. Doctors’ group 35. Less attractive 37. Swiss river 38. Greek sophist 39. Grandmothers 40. Afflict 41. Russian pancake of buckwheat

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 A voice of reason may be telling you to slow down, Aries. Listen to this voice and take a breather. You will be glad you did when you get a chance to sit back and relax.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Your friendly demeanor puts others at ease, Leo. However, they may be so enamored with your personality that they overlook your accomplishments this week.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 The ups and downs that have defined a romantic relationship are about to become a little more complex, Sagittarius. These plot twists can be exciting.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, it can be challenging to measure progress right now, but rest assured you’re on the right track. Trust your instincts and let the results speak for themselves.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 See if you can go unseen for the next few days, Virgo. Now is not your time to bask in the spotlight. You might get more done if you sit back and give others a chance to shine.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 You may want to lighten up your mood, Capricorn. Figure out how to express your fun-loving side. Take some cues from friends who can get you to relax.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, communication is your strong suit this week. You may find yourself in a position to convey difficult directions to others or serve as the mouthpiece of the company.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Your relationships mean a lot to you, Libra. You want to do everything possible to solidify those close friendships. Be sure to network whenever possible.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, people want to share in your current success, but you don’t share the same views — especially when you think your accomplishments aren’t that big a deal.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, it may seem like people are judging you, even before they get to know you or your intentions. Be patient and give new relationships time to develop.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you can use a little personal recognition this week, even if you have to encourage others to give you some words of praise. Use those positive words as inspiration.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Try to escape into a fantasy world for a little while, Pisces. You don’t have to focus on serious tasks all of the time and will enjoy this respite.

flour and yeast 42. Actress __ Rachel Wood 43. Not bright 44. Western Asia peninsula 45. Baseball speedster Gordon 46. Golf score 47. Transmits genetic information from DNA to the cytoplasm 48. Diego, Francisco, Anselmo 49. Songs to one’s lover 52. Cattle’s mammary gland 55. Having ten 56. Fencing sword 60. Scarlett’s home 61. Hold valuables 63. Italian Seaport 64. Cain and __ 65. Bad places to live 66. Large, wading bird 67. Witches 68. Cover with drops 69. Props up the head

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33. Type of mental illness 34. One from Asia 1. Philippine province 36. 007’s creator 2. Shallow channel 37. Direct toward 3. Type of acid 38. Pie _ __ mode 4. Cygnus’ brightest star 40. Large terrier 5. One who buys and sells securi- 41. Hillsides ties (abbr.) 43. Patriotic women (abbr.) 6. Ill will 44. Connects words 7. Plant of the goosefoot family 46. For each 8. Intellectual 47. Flower cluster 9. Mineral 49. Closes a deal 10. Shiny silicate minerals 50. Arabian desert 11. Ottoman civilian title 51. Vaccine against poliomyelitis 12. What you wear when eating 52. American state BBQ (2 words) 53. Religion practiced in China 13. Soul and calypso song 54. Type of sediment 21. Advises 57. Hall of Famer Ruth 23. “The Spanish Tragedy” 58. “Layla” singer Clapton playwright 59. Gamble 25. Surrounds the earth 61. Sino-Soviet block (abbr.) 26. Paddle 62. Midway between south and 27. Adjusted southwest 28. Succulent plant 29. Forearm bones 32. Belonging to Egyptian ascetic Apollo’s colleague

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Any community organization based in our circulation area wishing to list an event of community interest is invited to submit a description of 25 words or less in writing. Submissions are not guaranteed. Admissions or event costs, will not be included. Deadline is Thursday at 12:00 p.m. prior to publication date. This service is provided free of charge. Events will be listed no more than two weeks in advance. Write, Metroland Media, Attn: Regional Roundup, P.O. Box 158, Smiths Falls, Ont. K7A 4T1, or fax at 613-283-5909 or e-mail: cheryl.code@metroland.com. Items will be edited as necessary. Please include name, address and phone number. What PTSD Taught Me. A free public talk about the impact of PTSD and the pow er of resilience. A public talk sponsored by Lanark Legion BR. 395 Music Jambor the Canadian Federation of University ee/Birthday, 3rd Saturday of the month at Women. Monday March 19 at 6:30 pm in the Perth Legion. 1:30pm. Musicians and public welcome. St. Andrew’s United Church Hall at 115 Clarence St. Lanark. St. Patrick’s Day on RURAL Saturday, March 17, at 6pm. Irish stew, salad, homemade buns & desserts. Tickets Gail 2nd Chance Art Sale, Mar. 8 -10 and 613-259-5410 or Feryn 613-259-2010 Mar. 15-17, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., REAL Deal Reuse Store, 85 William St. W. Cash only. 613-283-7999 or www.REALaction.ca MERRICKVILLE ABC Hall - CPHC Diners Lunch, fourth Tuesday every month at noon. If you’re 50+, Legion Dinner & Dance, March 16, 6 join us for a hot nutritious meal and pleasant p.m. Irish Stew, mashed potatoes, veggies, socializing. Reservations required. Info, dessert. Music by “Tanglewood”, 7-11 p.m. Joyce Fleming (613) 273-4832. ABC Hall - Yoga - beginning April 17, 9 Legion Dinner & Dance, March 9, 6 p.m. Roast Turkey Dinner, mashed potatoes, am- Pamela McMillan, will lead the Yoga stuffing, veggies, homemade desserts. Music practice for 10 weeks. All levels, including ‘chair’ poses. Info Tammy Gamble by “Doug & Pam”, 7-9 p.m. Legion General Meeting, March 13, 7 (613) 273-8558 ABC Hall, Friends Forever Lunch p.m. Join us to keep up to date. Your opinion second Wed every month, 12 pm. counts. Monday night Euchre, March 5, 12 19, Neighbourly potluck lunch and meeting, formerly known as the Althorpe Bolingbroke 26, 7 p.m. Legion. Seniors Luncheon, March 15, Legion, Seniors Club. Everyone is welcome. Info, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Homemade soup, sndwiches Joyce Fleming (613) 273-4832 American Mahjongg -Thursdays, 1:30 and dessert. Donations greatly appreciated. pm, ABC Hall, everyone welcome, lessons provided, Info Rosetta at (613) 268-2548 CPHC Seniors 50+ Heartwise Exercise PERTH Class - Mondays, 9:30-10:30 am, last class April 16. ABC Hall, Info Margaret Miller (613) 273-9244. Community Home Support Lanark County Bereavement Support Group meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month 1-3pm at 40 Sunset Blvd, Info: 613-267-6400. Film Night International Perth is show ing the French film C’est La Vie, March 7, 2 and 7pm at the Full Circle Theatre, 26 Craig St. For more details, 613.267.1224. Friends of the Tay Watershed AGM. Public welcome. Thursday, March 22, 2pm. Perth Legion, 26 Beckwith Street. Updates on Bobs Lake Dam, Perth water protection programs and RVCA Tay Watershed Report. Monthly Blood Pressure Clinic at the Factory entrance A in Perth. Takes place the 3rd Wed. of the month. 11 - 2 pm. Call 613-267-7000 Perth & District Historical Society Meeting, March 15, Susan Code, stories on the District’s early history and its residents, 7:30pm, Royal Canadian Legion, 26 Beck with St., 613-264-0094 www.perthhs.org Perth Stamp Club Meeting at 7:30 pm., Wednesday, March 8, McMartin House, 125 Gore E. For info. call Phil Warrington 613-264-0724. Rideau Trail Association, Sunday, March 11, Frontenac Park Snowshoe/Hike. Level 2, 12 km. Moderate pace. Depart Conlon Farm at 9:00 a.m. Leaders: Howard and Mary Robinson, 613-256-0817 Rideau Trail Association, Sunday, March 18, Wheeler’s Sugar Bush Snowshoe/Hike. Level 1, 6 to 8 km. Moderate pace. Pancakes afterwards. Depart Conlon Farm at 9:30 a.m. Contact leaders: Pat & Bert Stranberg, 613-283-8735 The Butterfly Fan Club- Perth & Dis trict Breast Cancer Support Group. Thurs., Mar 15, 7-9pm, Perth Family Health Centre, 22 Lewis St. 613-812-4474.

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Euchre, 4 hand, March 15 and 29 @ 7:30pm. Sponsored by Town & Country Tenants Assoc., 375 Country St., Light Lunch. Info: Mickey 613-256-3281. Grief Care Program (13 weeks), Tues day, March 13, 7pm, Orchard View Chapel. 19 Paterson St. Reverend Trudy Hardy to register: email preferred trudyhardy@storm.ca 613-256-2644 Hub Hospice Palliative Care, Introduces Good Grief, Led by: Barbara Carroll, PHD, 3rd Monday each month, 10:30-noon, Parish House, 70 Clyde St. 613-883-6646 barbaracarroll@rogers.com Mills’ Home Support - Almonte - Fit as a Fiddle - Fridays…Fit as a Fiddle at 10:30 AM. held at the ***new location*** Coun try St. Centre, 375 Country St. Please call Home Support 613 256-4700 to reserve Mills’ Home Support - Almonte - Music & Memories Lunch program, Tuesday, March 20, Music & Memories offers fellow ship, memory stimulation, and caregiver re lief. Entertainment provided by “Twilight Two”. Home Support office 613 256-4700 or Jean Perry at 613 257-3296 for program infor mation Mills’ Home Support - Almonte - Trip to Temples Sugar Bush, Thursday, March 8, a trip to Temple’s sugar bush for a tasty pan cake lunch with fresh maple syrup. Please call Home Support to reserve your seat on the bus, 613-256-4700. Mills’ Home Support - Almonte Wednesday Night Café. Wednesday March 14, 6 PM at the Mills Community Support office, 67 Industrial Dr. Transportation & entertainment provided. Please call Home Support to reserve 613 256-4700.

A.N.A.F. 315 Town Line Rd. Lasagna, toss salad, dessert. Mar 9, 5-7pm, open to everyone. Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum, March 10, 2 pm. “Birthing - What It Means To Women” presentation by local midwife. Tickets at Museum.

KEMPTVILLE Baby Talk, Wednesday, Mar 14, 1:30-3 p.m. Madison Montessori Academy, 2965 County Rd #43. Baby Talk, Wednesday, Mar 7, 1:30-3 p.m. Madison Montessori Academy, 2965 County Rd #43. Kemptville Horticultural Society March meeting. Wed. March 21, 7:30pm. Kemptville Pentecostal Church, 1964 County Road #43, Guest Speaker: Liz Daily from the Healing Garden, Johnstown. Kemptville Legion, Bingo, last Sunday of every month. Doors Open at 6:00pm. Refreshments will be available. Monthly Breakfast, 3rd Saturday of every month, Kemptville Legion. 8am-10am. Monthly Euchre Tournaments, 3rd Saturday of every month. Registration at 12:00pm. Games start 12:30pm. Kemptville Legion. Refreshments available.

Kitley Elders Potluck Lunch Thursday Mar 15, noon, St. Andrews Church Hall, To ledo. All welcome. Info: Alice 613-2840307. Line dancing, Beginning Apirl 6, Fridays, 10-11 am, ABC Hall, for everyone including beginners and seniors, Info Rhonda Aisbitt, rhondaaisbitt@hotmail.ca or (613) 8858543 Line dancing, beginning April 4, Wednesday, 3-4 pm, ABC Hall, for everyone including beginners and seniors, Info Rhonda Aisbitt, rhondaaisbitt@hotmail.ca or (613) 885-8543. Musicians Circle -Thursdays, 7 pm, ABC Hall, All musicians welcome and all genres of music. For information call Matt Churchill 613-273-9005 mattchurchill@hotmail.com Shopping bus trip. Every 2nd Tuesday of the month. Leaving Portland Community Hall, 9 a.m. Info./location 613-272-2676. Snow Road Snowmobile Club Breakfast March 17, 8 - 11 AM at Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Road, Snow Road Station. Snow Road Snowmobile Club General Meeting March 16, 7:30 PM at Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Road, Snow Road Station. Soup n’ Sandwich lunch, St. Andrew’s United Church, Toledo. Sunday, Mar. 11, noon. Homemade soups, sandwiches, desserts and beverage. Everyone is welcome. St. Patrick’s Day Stew Dinner, Elphin Presbyterian Church Hall, Saturday, March 17th, 5 p.m.-7 p.m.

SMITHS FALLS Bid Euchre, Royal Canadian Legion Br 95 every Monday evening 7 pm. Bingo - Every Thursday Evening 7pm Lancaster Hall - Smiths Falls Legion Br. 95 (Canteen Open from 4:30pm to 7pm) Country Jamboree - Open Stage - Lan caster Hall - March 18. Music 1pm to 5:00pm. Dinner served at 5pm. Smiths Falls Legion Br. 95. Members, Guest and Public Welcome Duplicate Bridge, Royal Canadian Le gion Br 95 every Monday evening 7 pm. Duplicate Bridge, Royal Canadian Le gion Br 95 every Tuesday afternoon, 1-4 pm. Euchre - Every Wednesday Evening 7pm Canadian Room - Smiths Falls Legion Br. 95. St. Patrick’s Day Dance, featuring Tur pins Trail. Friday, March 16, 7-11 p.m. Han ley Hall, light lunch. Tickets: Karen 613-283-0676. Licensed. Light lunch. St. Patrick’s Day Supper, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Sat., March 17th, 5:30 p.m. Roast Pork, Potatoes, Vegetables, Dessert, Coffee and Tea. Advance tickets only, 283-2318, 283-6987 or 283-7586. Station Theatre - Smiths Falls Community Theatre presents - ‘Rumors’ a comedy by Neil Simon. Runs Mar. 1-4. Tickets and info 613-283-0300 or www.smithsfallstheatre.com Youth Darts - Every Saturday - Jr. Room 10:00am to 1:00pm - Smiths Falls Legion Br. 95.

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The family of Caroline Pattingale are sad to announce her peaceful passing at the Broadview Nursing Home, Smiths Falls, Ont., on March 4, 2018 in her 98th year. Predeceased by her husband Howard Pattingale and grandson Alexander Pattingale. Survived by her sons, James (Sandra) Lancaster, Ont., Lindsay (Carole) Belleville, Ont. and Grant (Valarie) Smiths Falls, Ont., and 10 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren. Memorial service to follow at a later date at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, South Lancaster.

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DEATH NOTICE Thank-you from the Family of the late William “Brent” Coutts Myself, and my family would like to express our gratitude to the people that helped make the sudden passing of my husband and very sad time a little brighter. First we would like to say a special thank you to the W.O. Stinson driver, Terry Lascelle that was first to find our beloved Brent and contacted first responders. Thank you to all of you. Thank you to Blair & Son Funeral Home. You certainly are professionals at what you do. We are very grateful for your expertise and support. Many thanks, to the Balderson United Church, and Reverend Shelley for a wonderful service. To the Balderson United Church ladies auxiliary for the lovely luncheon after the service. A special thank you to all who sent cards, flowers, called, brought food and generous donations in memory of Brent. It is wonderful to know the wide circle of friends Brent had, and the lives he touched. To my family, a special thanks for all of the help you have given in so many ways to make life a little easier during such a difficult time. A special thanks to Cindy and Harper-Mae, who put together the eulogy. The eulogy was very touching in regards to Brent and how he touched so many lives and paid tribute to the family man Brent was. Thanks to Meghan for putting together the picture boards and video in tribute to Brent. To the pallbearers, Herb Adams, Derek Coutts, Gary Coutts, Ron Coutts, Nick Coutts, Ryan Coutts, Jason King and Jack Leaver. You all had a special place in Brent’s heart. Brent certainly was a great husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend. We will cherish our memories forever. Thank you! Pat Coutts & Family

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The Family of the late Liz O’Rouke wish to thank everyone for their support, especially people who travelled from afar. A special thank you to the Sorority Sisters of Beta Sigma Phi Masters Chapter. Each and every one of you matter so very much. Thank you The O’Rouke Family

De SALVO, James (Jim) The family of the late Jim De Salvo would like to thank our families and friends for their extended generosity, kindness and support at the time of our loss. A very special thank you to Vanessa Wetch and Steve Bennett for being with Jim until the ambulance arrived. Also to Constable Jason Droeski & Sergeant Tom Blanchard for your help and compassion. Words will never express our appreciation. Bonnie and Family

DUNNIGAN, Brenda L.

It is with sadness that we announce the sudden and peaceful passing of Brenda (Charter) Dunnigan at the age of 67 years. Beloved Mother, proud Granny and devoted dog parent. She is survived by her sons Patrick (Sarah) Dunnigan and Sean (Cindy) Dunnigan, her dear grandchildren Grace and Emma and her beloved dog Mickey. Wife of John Dunnigan and sister of Carole, Sharon, Gary (Ruth), Elaine (Richard) and Randy. She is at rest with her cherished parents Walter and Florence Charter. Friends are invited to visit at the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 150 Woodroffe Avenue (at Richmond Road), Ottawa on Saturday, March 10 from 10am until 12noon. Memorial Service in the Chapel at 12noon. Reception to follow. In remembrance, donations to Ottawa Dog Rescue would be appreciated. Condolences/Tributes/Donations Hulse, Playfair & McGarry www.hpmcgarry.ca 613-728-1761

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CHARLES D. DALTON

Passed away peacefully at the Smiths Falls Hospital on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at the age of 85. Beloved husband for over 61 years and best friend of Doris A. (nee Powers). Much loved father of Catherine (Paul) Dalton-Harding, Yvonne (Fred) Bannon and Stephen (Carmelle) Dalton. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Caitlin Bannon, Mahalia Bannon, Caleb (Patsy) Bannon, John (Domi) Hardin, William (Kathleen) Harding, James Dalton and two great-grandchildren Colin Harding and Ella Bannon as well as his stepgrandson Matthew. Charlie was predeceased by his brothers Cliff (late Laura), Doug (late Anne) and Ross Dalton. He will be sadly missed by Ross’ wife Marilyn Dalton Warren as well as his nieces, nephews, his extended family, along with Doris’ entire family. Growing up Charlie lived in the Lockmaster’s House in Kilmarnock until the age of 9 when his father passed away. Later he married the love of his life Doris, and built a strong family that he was very proud of. Charlie was very active in both his hobbies and volunteer efforts in the community. He was an avid golfer, bicyclist, enjoyed bowling, swimming and would be seen walking and biking all over town, and enjoyed coffee with his friends at Tim Horton’s. His countless volunteering efforts in the community included the Smiths Falls Hospital, reading to the elementary school children, his involvement in the Civitan Club, he was a volunteer firefighter, faithful member of the Knights of Columbus and assisted as an alter server and took collection at St. Francis de Sales Church regularly. His working career spanned more than 25 years at the RCA plant in Smiths Falls as a Manager and was proud to have worked there from the time that it opened, until the time it closed. Just short of his 60th birthday, Charlie attended Algonquin College in Perth to become up to date and familiar with the latest computer systems. Then in the final 5 years of his working career he proudly worked at the Smiths Falls Hydro office. Charlie will be sadly missed by so many parishioners and his fellow Knights of Columbus at St. Francis de Sales Church and all of those he touched in his community. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Friday, March 9, 2018 from 2 to 5 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Francis de Sales Church, Smiths Falls on Saturday at 11 a.m. Interment will be held privately for the family at Wolford Cemetery at a later date. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Francis de Sales Church Building Fund or the Canadian Cancer Society.

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Peters, Janice

Janice suddenly passed away in hospital in Brockville ICU on Wednesday February 28th, 2018 at the age of 59 years. She was predeceased by her parents Ronald and Maxine (Foster) McCurdy. Janice was the cherished wife of Douglas Peters, dearly loved mother of Lance (Jane) Peters, Jennifer Peters, Amanda (Travis) Matheson and affectionate grandmother of Finley John Peters. She will be greatly missed by her siblings, Judy McCurdy, Ray Adams and Melissa McCurdy, Joanne (Kerry) Stead, Jeff (Shelley) McCurdy and Scott (Kim) McCurdy, all her nieces, nephews, family and many friends. Janice was well known for her skill in making and decorating cakes for many occasions and her professional commitment to her 27 years of service with Canada Post. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore Street W., Perth Sunday March 4th, 2018 from 12 noon to 4:00 P.M. Funeral service was held in the Chapel Monday at 10:30 A.M. followed by a reception in the Blair & Son Family Centre. Spring interment will be held in Pine Grove Cemetery, Lanark. In tribute to Janice, those wishing are asked to consider a memorial donation to the Great War Memorial Hospital, Perth Foundation.

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Buffam, Julia A. R.N.

Julia passed away in the Perth hospital on Sunday March 4th, 2018 in her 90th year. She was predeceased by her cherished husband, Ron McDonnell and her siblings Lillian Clavelle, Sigrid Hakala, Sulo Hakala and Elvi Balson. She will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by her children Mary Catherine “Cathy” Buffam, Basil (Karen Tsuk) Buffam, grandchildren Noah and Benjamin Buffam and many special friends. Julia enjoyed the theatre, travel, dancing and her involvement in St. Paul’s United Church. She dedicated over 30 years to the nursing profession which included the Perth hospital and private duty care. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home 15 Gore St. W., Perth from 2:00 to 5:00 P.M. Thursday March 8th, 2018. The funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Friday at 11:00 A.M. followed by a reception in the Hall of St. Paul’s United Church. The interment will take place in Elmwood Cemetery. Those wishing to honour her life with a memorial donation would be asked to consider the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation. The Buffam family wish to thank the staff of both Broadview Home and the Perth Hospital for the compassionate care provided to Julia.

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Lavery, Marion Isobel

Marion passed away suddenly at her home on Friday, March 2, 2018 at the age of 75. She was predeceased by her husband Kenneth Lavery in 1995 and was the loving partner and best friend of John McPherson. Much loved mother of Edward (Wendy) Lavery and Cindy Lavery (Ian Simpson). Sadly missed by her grandchildren Leigh-Anne Lavery (Kyle Chartrand), Thomas Lavery, Dylan and Cassandra Abbass, Kyle and Rosie Backes and great-grandson Rowan A. Chartrand. Loved sister of Amarell Giroux of Haley Station. Predeceased by her parents Arnold and Nellie Dale and sister Marie Stevens of Haley Station. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. A celebration of Marion’s life and sharing of memories will be held at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 112 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 from 2 to 4 p.m. Interment will take place at a later date. In memory of Marion, contributions to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

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Paul, Evelyn Beryl (McEwen)

August 26, 1938 February 27, 2018

We lost our anchor on February 27, 2018. Evelyn Paul passed away at Perth Community Care, our home away from home, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Rev. Larry Paul. Loved mother of Mary-Lynn Paul (late Frank Watson) of Perth, Margo (Curtis) Wright of Franktown and David (Kealy) of Perth. Cherished grandmother of Connor, Jenna, Rachel and Nathan Wright, Robbie Watson and Elliott and Veda Paul. Dear sister of Joan (late Jack) McDiarmid, Janet McEwan (John Lebrun), the late Marjorie (late Wilson) Kingsley, Margaret (late Jack) Hockney and the late Donald McEwen. Evelyn was a gifted teacher who shared her love of books and reading with many students over her teaching career and with her grandchildren. She was a supportive, loving and kind soul to whomever she encountered. She will be remembered for her quick wit, her sparkling blue eyes and her amazing manner of getting things done. We would like to sincerely thank the staff of PCCC for their kindness and support. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W. Perth on Friday, March 2nd, 2018 from 5:00 until 8:00 P.M. Funeral service was held in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Perth on Saturday at 1:30 P.M. Interment, Dewar’s Cemetery, Ashton. In remembrance contributions to Canadian Addison’s Society would be appreciated.

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O’CONNELL, Terrance “Terry”

Peacefully surrounded by love at the Ottawa General Hospital on Monday, February 26, 2018 after a newly diagnosed battle with cancer. He was 71. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Bernice (nee Killeen). Devoted father of Kimberly O’Connell (Francis Marquis) and Michael O’Connell (Meredith). Proud “Pa” of Danica, Jacqueline, Aidan and Nicolas. Son of the late Peter and Helen (nee Smith) O’Connell. Predeceased by his parents-in-law: Carmel Grace, Angus Killeen and Leonard Grace. Much loved brother of Dan O’Connell (Joie) (late Nancy), Kevin O’Connell (Gwen), Marian O’Connell (Richard Fletcher) and the late Rory O’Connell. Dear brother-in-law of Lyle (Darlene) (late Marlene), Carl (late Audry), Maurice (Dorothy), Pat (Patsy), Mike (Peggy), Glen (Cathy), Martina Villeneuve (Dennis), Merrill (Nora) and the late Mary Ann. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and countless good friends. Family and friends were invited to a Funeral Mass that was celebrated in St. Michael’s Church, Corkery on Saturday morning, March 3rd at 11 o’clock. An Irish Wake followed at the Almonte Civitan Club. For those who wish, donations towards the upkeep and maintenance of St. Michael Corkery Cemetery in honour of our ancestry are appreciated. In the professional care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior. Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

CLIFT, Edna

Peacefully at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital while surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday morning, February 27th, 2018; Edna Irene Clift of Arnprior passed away at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late Herb Clift (November 11, 2012). Dearly loved mother of Carol Wilson-Shank (Marc) of Braeside; Joyce Grant (Barry Cross) of Kanata and Gail Flick (Greg) of Arnprior. Cherished Grandmother of Sean, Bradley, Marie, Stephanie, Michael, Garrett, Trenton and Jordan and Great-Grandmother of Hazel, Elliot, Innis, Luke, Deacon, Rory and Teagan. The last surviving child of the late Stanley and Olive (nee Cross) Jones, Edna was also predeceased by her 3 brothers: Kenneth (late Helen), Doug and Roy Jones (Denise of Montreal). Private family arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior. Interment Malloch Road Cemetery, Arnprior. In memory of Edna, please consider a donation to the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation. Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

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SCOTT SHIRLEY Edith

At Kingston General Hospital on Saturday February 17, 2018. Shirley (Douglas) of Peterborough formerly Marmora and Almonte in her 83rd year. Daughter of the late Clarence and Aleatha (Sharp) Douglas. Mother of Angela (Phil) Davis, Bridgenorth and Annette (Bryon) Scott-Towns, Tecumseh. Grand-mother of Christopher, Shannon, Renée and Claire. Sister of Harold (Sandra) Douglas, Campbellford; Rosanne (Richard) Chapman, Madoc; and the late Jack Douglas. Loved by her many nieces, nephews and friends. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends at the McConnell Funeral Home, Marmora on Saturday, March 10th from 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Donations: Lakefield Animal Shelter or C.N.I.B. www.mcconnellfuneralhome.ca

Fingland, John McCrea

Peacefully at the Ruddy-Shenkman Hospice in Kanata on January 8, 2018 with family by his side. John was in his 87th year. Dearly loved by his wife Marguerite to whom he was married for 65 years, his daughter Susan McMullin (nee Fingland), and son-in-law Michael McMullin, son Michael Fingland, and daughter-in-law Deborah Stedman-Fingland, and his four grandchildren, Sarah Fields (nee McMullin) and husband Alex, Johnny McMullin, David Fingland, and Peter Fingland, and great grandson Thomas Fields. John loved to share his many interests, including heavy horses, with his family who loved to spend time with him and Marguerite on their retirement farm in Lombardy. His enthusiasm, gentle sense of humour, and generosity will be greatly missed. John was a proud long time member of the Masonic order and held memberships in the Merrickville Lodge in Burritts Rapids, Harmony Lodge in Philipsville, and the Masonic National Camping Travellers. John was an active member of Smiths Falls Trinity United Church. He also greatly enjoyed his membership in the Leeds and Grenville Heavy Horse Club and his affiliations with Percheron and Canadian horse clubs. Friends and family will be invited to a private memorial to honour John’s life. The family would like to thank Dr. Spacek, the staff, and the many volunteers at the Ruddy-Shenkman Hospice in Kanata for the wonderful care they provided to John. PLUMADORE, Doris Patricia Doris Patricia Plumadore, 86, passed away peacefully on February 28th 2018 in Perth, Ontario. Daughter of the late Hebert and Margaret (Dunlop) Plumadore. Doris was born in Alexandria, Ontario on February 8th 1932. Survived by her former husband, Rene Paquette and her children, Gilles Paquette (former wife Jo-Anne Kenny), Cheryl Paquette, Theresa (John) Clarke, Cherice (Dave Lacroix) Paquette, grand-children, Jacob (Jennifer) Paquette, Natasha (Rob McLennan) Paquette, Shannon (Kevin) Francoeur, and Carley Paquette and great grandchildren, Jaryd and Liam Paquette. Doris was a people person, she loved to laugh, dance and socialize, and she would go out of her way to help others before herself. Her heart had room in it for everyone family and strangers alike. She was a pillar of strength, confident and motivated. Loved her BINGOs, bowling and playing SkipBo (or any type of card games). A devote and spiritual woman who said her rosary every night since she was a child. You will always be in our hearts Mom and Nanny. We Love you.

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MYERS, Robert Donald

September 18, 1962 - February 24, 2018 Passed away after a long struggle with cancer in the Toronto General Hospital on February 24, 2018. Beloved son of Shirley Myers and the late Don Myers. Husband of Balla Bissessor, brother of Bill (Linda) Myers and Brian Myers and predeceased by his brother Murray and sisters Carla and Karen (Mark) Steele. Funeral was held at the Cardinal Funeral Home in Toronto on Wednesday February 28, 2018.

CARRIÉRE Richard

Richard passed away suddenly at his home on Howe Island in the evening of Friday, March 2nd, 2018 at the age of 61 years. He was the dearest husband of France Leblanc Carriére, a dear father to Jonathan-Nyok his grandson and step-father to Melissa Leblanc and Valerie (Charles) Marier. He will be sadly missed by his siblings Nelson Carriére and Marlyne Carriére, brother-in-law Louis Karigianis, his family and many friends. Richard was predeceased by his parents Errol and Malvina (Plante) Carriére and his sister Stella Karigianis. He was well known to many as a long-time drywall installer & taper. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. West, Perth on Tuesday, March 6th, 2018 from 12:30 until service in the Chapel at 1:30 P.M. A reception followed the service in the Blair & Son Family Centre. The interment will be held in the spring in Orleans Ontario. Those wishing are asked to consider a memorial donation to either the Gideons Bibles or the Alzheimer Society. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

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Williams, Edna

Edna passed away peacefully in hospital, Smiths Falls, on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at the age of 74. Beloved wife of the late Jean Lefebure. Much loved mother of Linda Eyami (Randy), Susan Brown (Stan Heins) and the late Patty Brown. Sadly missed by her grandchildren Timmy, Robbie, Tyler, Samantha and great grandchildren Annabelle, Mika, Nathan and Abby. A gathering for family and friends will be held at a later date. In memory of Edna donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

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North, William “Bill” J.

At Balderson on Saturday March 3rd, 2018 in his 77th year. A Lanark County entrepreneur known for his “wheeling and dealing” right up to his last days. Survived by his wife Donna and his children Rev. D. Bruce (Patricia) and his daughter Margo (Kent) Gibson, his grandchildren Rebekah, Jeremiah, Josiah North and Marion and Kayla Gibson. Also survived by his sister Phyllis Thompson and sister-in-law Joyce North. Predeceased by his parents Delbert and Corinne North and his sisters Irene Buffam and Shirley Kelly as well as his brother Robert “Bob” North. Specially remembered by Tammy Pollock, Ashley (Chris) Linton and little Jace. In keeping with his wishes there will be no visitation. A private graveside service will be held at Pinehurst Cemetery in Playfairville. Donations in his memory can be made to the Pinehurst Cemetery fund.

Gill, John Inkerman May 22, 1925- March 04, 2018

On March 04, 2018 we lost our beloved father, uncle and grandfather. John lived most of his life in Ottawa, and surrounding areas of Prospect and Carleton Place, with his final years in North Vancouver. John is predeceased by his loving wife Rita of 50 years, his parents Ray and Ethel, sisters Ethel and Elsie (Eric), and brother Russell (Nita), and two wonderful companions Bessie Lancaster and Thelma Tudor. Survived by his daughter’s Lorraine (James) and Sandy (Jim) and grandchildren Cassandra, Amanda and James(Amy), nieces and nephews. Our father loved being around his family especially his grandchildren. He took great pride in his daughters and their families. He enjoyed many family gatherings at Christmas and birthdays with his nieces and nephews. John had a great love for horse-racing, farming, and many outdoor activities like, snowmobiling, fishing and horseback riding. He loved dancing and listening to his Nano. In the second war John was an air gunner with the RAF 433 bomber squadron; and John worked at Bell Canada for 38 years, retiring in 1980. The family would like to thank the nurses and doctors in 4-West at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver where he received great care; and special thanks Dr. Hudon who was outstanding and for his wonderful personal care and understanding. If desired, donations would be greatly appreciated to the Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver. A Celebration of Life will be held in Carleton Place Ontario at the Alan R Barker Funeral Home, Saturday August 18, 2018.

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McRae, Donald “Murray”

Peacefully, at the Carleton Place Hospital, with family by his side, on Sunday March 4, 2018 at the age of 87. Loving husband of Irene Lowe. Predeceased by his wives Audrey Doucett and Alice Turner. Dear father of Lynda (Jim Foster), Don (Joyce), Catherine (Jim Wood), Anne McRae (Bruce Monteith), Heather (Steve Dinelle), Jim (Christina McCann) and Howard (Caroleann). Proud grandfather of 22 grandchildren and 29 greatgrandchildren. At Murray’s request his funeral arrangements are private. For those who wish, a donation to the Carleton Place Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

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HUFF; SHEILA M. (Nee-Killingbeck)

Passed away peacefully at the age of 74 after a courageous battle with cancer. Sheila will be greatly missed by her loving husband John of 57 years and her sons Jeff (Darlene) and Brian (Erin). Predeceased by her sons Christopher and Peter. Wonderful grandmother to Corey, Tyler, Brandon, Sieara, Montana, Allison, Kelsey, Trinity and Rory. She will be missed by her many brothers and sisters, Nieces and nephews and will be fondly remembered by her many friends. Relatives and friends will be received at Capital Funeral Home & Cemetery 3700 Prince of Wales Drive 613-692-1211 On Friday March 9 from 11am to 2pm. Funeral Service will follow in the Chapel at 2PM. Interment to follow at Capital Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations to Lung Cancer Canada would be appreciated by the family. The family would like to thank those who helped care for Sheila during her journey. Sharing memories online guestbook available at www.capitalmemorial.ca

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GIBSON, SARAH RUTH “SALLY” (nee Kent) October 15, 1944- March 1, 2018 Following a lengthy battle with ALS, Sarah was eager to meet her Saviour. She passed peacefully into glory at the Sault Area Hospital surrounded by her children and caring medical staff. Sarah was the devoted wife of the late William Russell “Pete” Gibson, the mother of Elizabeth Jayne Jones (Mark), William Bradford (Katy), Kent Robert John (Margo). Her grandchildren were her pride and joy: Ian Jones, Colin Jones, Marion Gibson, Sedona Jones, Kayla Gibson, Sonya Jones, Allison Gibson, Neil Jones and Nadia Jones. Sarah’s siblings were absolutely crucial in getting her through this illness: Joan Hill (Bert), the late Bill Kent (Diana), Richard Kent (Aleen), Robert Kent (Brenda), Graham Kent (Sherri), Jayne Harris (John Vasconcelos) and John Kent (Barbara). Sarah’s in-laws include: Helen McEwen, Robert Gibson and Carmen Smith, predeceased by David Gibson, Winnifred and Victor Wilson, Hilda and Rod Hannah, Gladys and El Dalgleish, Joyce Gibson, Robert McEwen, Gerrie Gibson, Betty and Robert Cooper, Jackie Smith. Sarah was predeceased by her parents Jack Kent, Kay Kent Roberts and her step-father Ed Roberts. She will be sadly missed by her nieces and nephews as well as many friends in and around Mississippi Station. Many thanks to all the wonderful staff of the SAH intensive care unit and the complex care unit. Sarah appreciated the personal touch that medical personnel, nurses, PSWs, cleaners, respiratory therapists, physiotherapists, dietary staff and the activity coordinator provided; making her lengthy stay at the hospital as pleasant as possible. At Sarah’s request a private celebration will be held this spring at a family camp on St. Joseph Island. Interment will take place at Robertsville Cemetery in the summer. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in Sarah’s honour to Mississippi Free Methodist Church or Northern Lights Baptist Church, Iroquois Falls.

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WILLIS Michael G.

Passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018 at the age of 61. Predeceased by his parents Fred and Joan Willis (nee Robinson). Loving father of Jeremy and Jamie Willis. Cherished grandfather of Nikolas, Mackenzie, Trinity, Abbygail, Alexis, Ember, Michael, Cash and Anne. Michael will be missed by his brothers Shawn and the late Mark Garland, sister Nancy Willis (Brown), nieces Tammy and Angela Barrie and nephew David Barrie. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.

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Linn, Robert W.

14th May 1951~ 22nd February 2018 Bob passed away peacefully at the Perth Site of the Great War Memorial Hospital on February 22nd, 2018. Predeceased by his father Carman Linn. Survived by his mother Ruth (MacDonald) and his sisters Carole Chard and Margot Brown and their families. Arrangements are being held privately for his family. In remembrance, contributions to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Arrangements are in the care of Blair & Son Funeral Directors, Perth.

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Blakeney, Frederick

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at the age of 73. Beloved husband and best friend of the late Mary Blakeney (nee Prior). Loving and devoted father of Peter and Angela Blakeney and step-father of Rachael and Rob Hobbs. Cherished grandfather of Lillian, Ireland, and Breannagh Blakeney and Bradley Dalton and will be sadly missed by his step-grandson Alex Hobbs. As per Fred`s wishes there will be a private family service taking place at a later date. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice

Herbert Reginald “Herby” passed away peacefully at Perth Community Care Centre, on Monday, March 5th, 2018. Herbert was born October 24, 1930, at Mississippi Station, Ontario, son of the late Reuben and Lila Steele (nee Benedict). He was in his 88th year. Herbert was predeceased by his wife, Francis Ruth (nee Killingbeck), and his nine siblings. Herbert will be remembered fondly by his sister, Mona (Carl) Winterburn of Tweed, his sister-in-law, Patricia Steele of Amherstview, and by the Killingbeck family. He will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Herbert was a long-time resident of Snow Road, where he will be remembered as a general merchant, avid hunter, and enthusiastic snowmobiler. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 8, from 10:00 am to service time. Funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home at 11:00 am. Interment will follow his service at Highland Line Cemetery, MacDonald’s Corners, Ontario. For those wishing to honour Herbert’s memory, please consider a donation to the Great War Memorial Foundation, Perth & Smiths Falls Hospital District. Mr. Steele’s arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the O’Dacre Family Funeral Home, Ltd, 15 Victoria Street, Perth.

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RING, Lucile

(Retired School Teacher) Peacefully at Almonte Fairview Manor on Monday evening, February 26th, 2018. Lucile Marie Ring, formerly of Arnprior passed away at the age of 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Charles Ring (October 31, 2010). Loved mother of Barry (Margaret), Steven (Donna), Dennis (Carol), Monica Scopie (David) and Doug (Sandy). Lovingly remembered by 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. The last surviving child of the late Tancrède and Monique (nee Lavoie) Tremblay, Lucile was also predeceased by her 3 brothers: Joe, Alex and Léopold as well as her 3 sisters: Anita, Irma and Gloria. A graveside service will take place at the Malloch Road Cemetery in Arnprior later in the Spring. In memory of Lucile, please consider a donation to Fairview Manor, Almonte. In the professional care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior. Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

Peter passed peacefully at the Kemptville District Hospital, on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Noella Cleroux (née Shank). Loving father of Cheryl Kilby (Joel) and Bob (Kim), as well as Brian and Susan. Cherished Grandpa of Kayla, Geordie, Destiny, Abi and Reagan, as well as Nicholas, Matthew, Melissa and Stephen. Predeceased by his parents Muriel and Ernest Cleroux, brother Denis, grandchild Brody and great-grandchild Evan. Survived by his sister Lynn Wright (Bill) and brother Delbert Cleroux (Daryl), many sisters and brothers in law, nieces and nephews. A special thank you to Dr. Luong as well as the staff at the Kemptville District Hospital for their care and compassion. Friends and family were invited to visit at Holy Cross Church, 505 Clothier Street West, Kemptville on Monday, March 5, 2018 from 10 am until the time of the Memorial Mass at 11 am. Donations may be made to the Kemptville District Hospital Foundation or Auxiliary. Condolences/Tributes/Donations Hulse, Playfair & McGarry www.hpmcgarry.ca 613-258-2435

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SCISSONS, MADELINE It is with profound sadness that the Scissons family announces the passing of Maddie in her 93rd year. Mary Madeline Scissons was born in Almonte, Ontario, on April 23, 1925, and passed away on February 22, 2018, in Ottawa, Ontario. She was predeceased by her parents Robert and Morleen (Newton), her brothers James (Gisele) and Patrick, and one sister Dorothy Tinslay (Donald) and niece Claire Scissons. Maddie is survived and dearly missed by her sister Barbara Farnham (John), sister-inlaw Johanna Scissons, many nieces and nephews and her god son, Chris Newton, who were all very special to her. Maddie was a long time teacher, principal, and executive employee of the Ottawa English Catholic School board. Cremation has taken place with a Graveside Committal Service to be held in the spring at St. Mary’s Cemetery. If you wish to make a donation in her name, please consider the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Funeral Arrangements Entrusted Into The Care Of C. R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc. (127 Church St., Almonte, ON. 613-256-3313) Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

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Mather, Randal Earl

Randal Earl Mather son of Louise (Lennox) and the late Reginald Mather died suddenly on January 28, 2018 in his Vancouver home. Randal was 55 years old, born September 22, 1962 in the Kemptville hospital. Randy had a love for sports especially baseball and hockey. As a youngster he played on area teams. He loved old movies having quite a collection and a very extensive collection of sport memorabilia dating back to 1986. Randal is survived by his mother Louise, his sister Karen and her husband Mark, his stepfather Orlando, his nephews and nieces and their families plus many aunts, uncles and cousins. An “In Memory Service” is being held at the Merrickville Legion on Sunday March 11, 2018 between 1pm and 4pm. In the spirit of Randy’s passion for sport and in lieu of flowers the family would gratefully acknowledge donation to the Kemptville Canadian Tire Jumpstart program.

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On January 24, 2018, the Registrar, Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 (FBCSA) issued a Proposal to Revoke the Crematorium Operator’s licence of Hilton’s AquaGreen Dispositions Inc. (HAGD). On February 16, 2018, the Proposal to Revoke was carried out and HAGD was disentitled to licensure under the FBCSA. If you have purchased a prepaid contract with HAGD and the contract has not been fully performed, you should expect to receive written notification from HAGD advising you of the change in its license status and your cancellation rights, by no later than March 21, 2018. Please contact the BAO if you have not properly received this notice and/or you have any questions. Any persons with questions or concerns are urged to contact the Bereavement Authority of Ontario by email at info@thebao.ca or by phone at 647-483-2645 or toll-free 1-844-493-6356.

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February 10, 1936 - December 20, 2017 William Allan (Bill) Belanger passed away suddenly en route to visiting family in Calgary on December 20, 2017. Although ill with cancer, his zest for life and his search for purpose was unwavering. He was passionate about education, being a teacher, principal and Ottawa Teacher’s College master. He spent the last 25 years of his professional journey as a professor at the University of Ottawa in the faculty of Education. His professional contributions echoed his life outside work. He was intrigued with the idea of perspective and found value in what others brought to a situation, regardless of their age or position. He embraced innovation and creativity. He was generous with his time, having a long history of volunteering with numerous organizations, such as the Red Cross (Water Safety), Christie Lake Camp and more recently the Big Rideau Lakes Association. Towards the end of his life, he realized a life-long dream of living in a log home he built in a community where, in his words, “the houses were farther apart but the people were closer together”. Bill will be deeply missed for his generous spirit, his quirky sense of humour, his youthful outlook and his desire to pursue the “road less travelled”. He is survived by his wife Donna Belanger and is cherished by their two children, Jeff (Ottawa) and Kristine (Calgary). He is lovingly remembered by his granddaughters (Shaelin and Raia of Calgary), his treasured sister Ann Belanger (Uxbridge) and his brother Paul Belanger (Tuscon). Bill valued and enjoyed his friends and his community; please know you were very important to him. The family thanks Dr. Peter Kuling for the outstanding medical care he offered to Bill over the years; Bill was grateful for your humanity and support. A celebration of Bill’s life will be held on Sunday July 29th at the Timber Run Golf Course. Please visit the following website for details and to RSVP for the event: https://bill-belanger-celebration-oflife.eventbrite.com In memory of Bill, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Alzheimer Society of Canada.

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Peacefully at the Smiths Falls Hospital on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Marilyn (nee Michael). Loving father of Sylvia Gauthier, Rick Gilfillen (Nicki) and Randy Gilfillen. Dear grandfather of Angel, Adam, Jami, Hanna, Tyler, Kayla, Austin and Kodi. Great-grandfather of Weston, Ruby and Eira. Survived by his siblings Betty, Doug, Ronald, Helen, Roger and Connie. Predeceased by his parents Edward and Vera and by 9 brothers and sisters. Donnie will be fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends, and greatly missed by the muffin club. As per Donnie’s wishes cremation has taken place and a Celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, March 17, 2018 from 1:00pm - 4:00pm at the Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 95 Smiths Falls. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca.

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BARBER - In loving memory of our son, brother, and uncle, Tony Donald, who God took to be his little angel, 25 years ago today, March 10th, 1993. Thinking Of You With Love We thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday, and days before that too. We think of you in silence, we often speak your name. All we have are memories, and your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake, with which we will never part. God has you in His keeping, we have you in our hearts. A million times weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve wanted you. A million times weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve cried. If love could only have saved you, you never would have died. It broke our hearts to lose you. But you did not go alone. For part of us went with youâ&#x20AC;Ś. the day God called you home. -Author UnknownForever in our hearts, Love Mom and Leo Samantha and Amanda Faith and Zackary

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WANTED Wanted - furnace oil, will remove tank if possible. Call 613-479-2870. Wanted for scrap: cars, trucks, vans and appliances. Phone 613-551-6698.

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Carleton Place- Woodward Street. 2 bedroom apartment in secure seniors bldg. All appliances including washer and dryer in unit. $1,150 plus hydro. Parking included. No smoking or pets. 613-253-1589.

Carleton Place, 3 bedroom 2nd floor, $1300/month, heat, hydro, water, fridge and stove included. Washer, dryer hookup. Parking. Available immediately. No smoking, no pets. 613-257-5092 leave message.

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

2 Bedroom Apartment Carleton Place. 2 floors, fridge, stove, washer, dryer, inside parking 1 (613)283-8475 car, gas fireplace, $1150/mnth plus heat, & water. First & LIVESTOCK hydro last months. No Smoking, no pets. Available Wanted to buy, horses, May 1st 613-147-5198 colts and ponies, all types. evenings. Contact Bob Perkins at 613-342-6030. 2 bedroom upper level apartment with appliances. WANTED No smokers, No pets, $800/mnth, plus utilities. Smiths Falls. 613-253-9190

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Carleton Place, Seniors 50â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Plus Building. No Colonel By Luxury adult HALL RENTAL smoking, no pets. First apartments. Close to & last months rent County Fair Mall in HANLEY HALL $750.00 & up. 1 & 2 Smiths Falls. Air condiCorner of bedroom apartments. tioning, exercise room, # ! McGill & William Sts. Call 613-863-6487 or party room, library and " 613-720-9860 elevator. 613-283-9650. Smiths Falls

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Apartment located walking distance to downtown and amenities in Smiths Falls. 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, $800 a month plus hydro. Newly renovated, quiet split level. 613-430-5050

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FOR RENT KEMPTVILLE Brand New Single House FOR RENT Available March 1st $1775/mth, Util Extra 3 Bdrm, 3.5 Bath, Finished Basement, Granite Countertops, Hardwood Floors, & Double Car Garage CALL 613-852-4336

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Large 3BR for rent in Smiths Falls. House, 3 bedrooms 1 bathrooms For rent in Smiths Falls a 3 bedrooms duplex lower level. Rent is $1,250 plus hydro. Unit is heated with Gas. Included stove, fridge, washer and dryer. Tenant must have first and last month, good references and proof of revenue covering the rent and hydro. Unit is available March 10. $1,250. 613-265-5322

Perth 1 and 2 Bedroom Seniors Only Apartment, 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom. Brand new 1 and 2 bedroom apartments in new duplex. Includes heat, hydro, water, a/c, appliances, internet, television, parking storage , fridge, stove, washer, dryer, dishwasher, microwave. Seniors only. $1,900. 613-349-9377

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The Clayton Senior’s Housing Corporation (CSHC) is searching for volunteers to join its Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for overseeing the operation of the Linn Bower Apartments, a 25-unit apartment building for seniors in Clayton. The apartments are a mix of market rent and rent-geared-to-income (RGI) units. The RGI units are subsidized through Lanark County Social Housing. We are looking for volunteers who would have: • A commitment to CSHC’s mission; • Knowledge of (or interest in) social housing; • Knowledge of (or interest in) senior’s issues; • Availability and willingness to fulfill board member duties • Openness to learning • Ability to work as a team We would be particularly interested in hearing from members of the community who have a background in law, accounting or finance. The Board meets on the last Monday morning of each month and meetings typically last less than two hours. The Board does not meet in July and August.

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STEEL BUILDINGS STEEL BUILDING SALE ..."BIG BLOW OUT SALE - ALL BUILDINGS PRICED TO CLEAR!" 20X21 $5,560. 23X23 $5,523. 25X25 $6,896. 32X33 $9,629. 33X33 $9,332. One End Wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-855-2127036

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A Load to the dump Cheap! Clean up renovations, clutter, garage sale junk or dead trees brush. 613-899-7269.

Group Home in Carleton Place, cook, clean supervised residence, qualifications: CPR, first aide, food handling course, criminal record check, hours are 11-6pm part-time, provide own transportation. For more info call Lisa. 613-253-0853

A Small Job or More. Renovations/Repairs. Kitchen & Bath, Tub-toshower conversions, grab bars, painting, plumbing, flooring, tile, countertops, decks. 613-858-1390, 613-257-7082. Need Help? Will take your or your pet, shopping, doctors, vets, groomers, bingo, movie. Light housework. Gladys 613-284-8075 leave message. Semi-retired, all home renovations, interior & exterior, years of experience. Call Brent 613-283-6088.

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HELP WANTED Attendant Care,Woman with MS needs female attendant care. Parttime, daytime and evening hours available. PSW or relevant experience needed, training provided. Hoyer lift used. Must have transportation. Reasonable wage and T4 provided. You would be working in my home, a warm and pleasant environment, 10 minutes from Perth. If interested contact me ottylake129@gmail.com

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Busy Handyman Service looking for Snow-plow Operators and shovelers. Part-time or could lead to full-time. Call 613-267-5460.

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Lanark County’s – Lanark Lodge, “People Caring for People”, is a 163 bed Long Term Care Home accredited with Accreditation Canada that strives to provide progressive resident centered care for our residents in an atmosphere of respect that fosters independence and fulfillment. We are seeking a self-motivated professional for the following position commencing March 31st, 2018.

Warehouse Forklift Operator/DZ Driver Kemptville

We require a person to pick orders plus act as the back-up delivery driver. Deliveries are made with a tri-axle truck with Moffet Mounty forklift. This job is full time seasonal approximately April to December. Must have current forklift training certificate plus clean DZ abstract and CVOR. Please submit resume by fax: (613) 258-4864 or email larry@hoffmanmaterials.ca HELP WANTED

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Position: Foreman - Excavating, Grading, Sewer/Water, Civil Description: The Foreman is responsible for coordinating the efforts of workers and ensuring the project is completed correctly and on time. Ensuring H&S guidelines and company policies and procedures are adhered to. Requirements: Proven experience as a construction foreman, in-depth knowledge of construction procedures, equipment, the OH&SA and OBC. Proven ability to read drawings, plans and blueprints. Proven ability to layout and set grades. Good communication skills, able to report effectively, problem-solving abilities, physical endurance and stamina essential.

PART TIME ON-CALL RECREATION LEVEL 1 (POSTING #LL2018-050) MANDATE: As a member of the Recreation/Leisure team, and under the direction of the Client Services Manager, the Recreation/Leisure staff participates in the provision of a comprehensive Recreation and Leisure Program for residents in the Long Term Care facility. The recreation staff assists residents to achieve optimum physical, mental and social functioning by providing varied, adapted, group and individualized programs. For further details including qualifications and application deadline, visit our website at www.lanarkcounty.ca

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Experience the excitement of the aerospace industry in a rural setting!

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For over 60 years, Magellan Aerospace, Haley has been producing magnesium and aluminum castings for the aerospace industry. Perth Planing Mill Supply is a Lumber and Building Materials company located in Perth. We are accepting applications for a number of positions within the company. Purchasing/Receiving: this individual needs to have an understanding of purchasing/receiving systems, and have good attention to detail. Experience in the industry and with building materials and hardware would be an asset. Tasks would include ordering, receiving, merchandising and a variety of others as required. The position may be full time seasonal, or full time year round. Yard Labourer: this individual should have an interest in an outdoor, physically demanding job involving handling materials, assisting in deliveries, and interacting with customers. This position would be full time, seasonal. Sales: This individual should have experience with retail sales in the building materials industry, and skills in materials estimating. Ability to use various computer based softwares, and ability to keep accurate and organized files is important , as is ability to communicate and work with customers. Truck Driver/Yard Staff: this individual should lave a valid DZ licence, perhaps boom and/or forklift training and experience. As a delivery and yard staff position, this involves significant physical work in the outdoors. The position would be full time, seasonal. Application forms can be found on our website www.ppmsupply.com, or from our front office. Once completed, please either email to info@ppmsupply.com or drop off in person at CLS808396_0308 25 Lanark Road Perth, ON Mon-Fri 7am to 5pm

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Located in the heart of the Ottawa Valley west of Renfrew, we have an immediate opening for:

PRODUCTION WORKERS Qualifications: • Grade 12 education or equivalent • Manufacturing Experience will be considered an asset Applicants are asked to attend:

Pre-Employment Testing Thursday March 8, 2018

Testing Sessions will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m.; 9:00 a.m.; 10:00 a.m.; and 11:30 a.m. Clarion Hotel and Conference Centre 900 Pembroke Street East, Pembroke

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DRIVERS REQUIRED 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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Hiring Immediately Looking for Roofing Labourers and Roofers. Must Have WHIMIS and Fall Arrest or willing to get it. Must have transportation to and from our shop in Middleville. $17.00 hr to start plus Health & Dental, depending on experience. Email resume to info@mckayroofing.ca Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

• Candidates who have tested/interviewed within the last 3 months will not need to attend a testing session. • All interested applicants are asked to bring a resume to the testing sessions. Those successful after testing will be invited to attend an interview. No telephone inquiries please

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It’s the 2nd annual Great Community

Find your next job Over 20 businesses in Perth & Lanark County are HIRING full-time, part-time and seasonal positions. Open to all job seekers ages 15 to 65+. FOR THIS FREE EVENT:

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INDUSTRIAL MILLWRIGHT Scapa North America, a leading manufacturer of adhesive tape products is seeking an Industrial Millwright for its Renfrew Operations. The position involves a broad range of routine and non-routine maintenance responsibilities for light to heavy manufacturing equipment. 8 or 12 hour Shift work is required for this position.

(WHOLESALER OF PLUMBING, HEATING & DRILLING SUPPLIES)

Requires the following FULL TIME WAREHOUSE WORKER

Will consider third or fourth year apprentice or the successful completion (pass) of the Mechanical Technician-Millwright 2 year program with preference being given to those with work related experience. As a Millwright Mechanic you will be a member of the bargaining unit with an attractive wage and benefit package. The position offers job security, good working conditions, and challenging job responsibilities

We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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The Alex Ferguson Law Office was founded in 2009 with the vision of providing an accessible and professional environment to handle all our clients’ legal needs. We practise all major areas of law. Recently, our business has been expanding and, to manage the great influx of clientele that we are experiencing, we are looking for someone to fill the permanent position of Legal Technician. Applicants must at least have a Bachelor of Laws, experience with online legal programs, two years’ experience in the legal field, ease in communicating with a diverse clientele, a fundamental understanding of Family Law and Criminal Law, and strong knowledge of Business Law and Corporate Law. Although we operate in English, bilingual candidates will be favoured. Job duties are those generally performed by any paralegal, e.g. office duties, assistance, filing and service, interviews, research, drafting of various legal documents, trial preparation, etc. Salary is $30/hour, plus the employees’ group RRSP. Applicants are invited to submit a CV, cover letter and, if possible, references to aflo-jobs@outlook.com or by mail to our office located at 116 Bridge Street, Carleton Place, ON K7C 2V3. Do not contact us by telephone or fax, or in person. TENDERS

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Looking for a new career? You can be in charge of your future. Come visit us at the Perth Campus of Algonquin College. Find about programs, financial aid, how to apply, academic upgrading, and more, visit algonquincollege.com/perth or call 613-267-2859 ext 5606 to talk or arrange a tour.

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The Village of Merrickville-Wolford requires an individual for a Permanent, Full-time Reception Position. The successful candidate will have exceptional communication skills, attention to detail, general accounting knowledge, and a positive attitude. Previous experience in customer service and knowledge regarding municipal government would be considered an asset. For a full job description, please visit our website at www.merrickville-wolford.ca.

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• DZ license would be an asset. Please remit resumes to: ATTENTION WAREHOUSE MANAGER P.O. BOX 354 PERTH, ONTARIO K7H 3E4 or drop off at: 38 Hwy. 511 (Lanark Road)

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CORPORATION of the TOWN OF SMITHS FALLS Tender for Replacement of Roof, Smiths Falls Police Service Building CONTRACT # 18-CS-04

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RIDEAU PIPE & DRILLING SUPPLIES LTD.

The successful candidate will require an Industrial Millwright license with related experience. The individual should have a good working knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics. Instrumentation experience would be an asset.

Please submit your resume to: renfrewhr@scapa.com

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Christina Conklin, Deputy Clerk Village of Merrickville-Wolford P.O. Box 340, 317 Brock St. West Merrickville, Ontario, K0G 1N0 Email: deputyclerk@merrickville-wolford.ca Deadline for applications:Monday, March 19, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. We thank all those who apply but only those invited for an interview will be contacted. Information is collected in confidence under the Freedom of Information Act. The Village of Merrickville-Wolford is an equal opportunity employer.

Sealed Tenders will be received in envelopes clearly marked as to contents by the Town Clerk at her office in the Town Hall, 77 Beckwith Street North, Smiths Falls, Ontario, until 11:00 am local time on 15th day of March 2018 for the Roof Replacement, Smiths Falls Police Service Building Specifications and Form of Tender may be obtained from the Clerk’s office: Nadine Bennett, Deputy Clerk via e-mail at nbennett@smithsfalls.ca or telephone at 613-283-4124 x 1130. Tenders will be opened in Public at 11:15 a.m. on March 15th, 2018, in the Council Chambers at the Town Hall, 77 Beckwith Street North, Smiths Falls, Ontario. Questions regarding specifications for this Tender may be directed to Art Manhire at the Community Services Department amanhire@smithsfalls.ca (tel: 613-283-4124 ext. 6101). The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted (see Acceptance of Tender portion of document). AMENDMENTS TO BIDS SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED OR ACCEPTED

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WESLEY CLOVER Parks is looking to hire a Day Camp Instructor to start part-time immediately, with hours extending to fulltime in the summer. We are seeking selfmotivated individuals with previous experience instructing beginners. If interested please submit resumes angela.eickson@wesley cloverparks.com. You’ll be

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Healthy eating To promote healthy bodies and healthy minds, parents, grandparents and caregivers can focus on balance and variety when it comes to food and nutrition. Avoid labelling foods as “good” or “bad” as this can link emotions to food, and can lead to children eating certain foods to be “good” or avoid being “bad.” Instead, use the words “everyday” for vegetables and fruit, whole grains, lean meat and alternatives, and lower fat dairy products. The words “sometimes foods” can be used to refer to foods that we want to save for an occasional treat, like foods that are higher in added fat, sugar and/or salt. Enjoy all foods in moderation and practice listening to your hunger and fullness cues. Focus on the different tastes and textures of foods and encourage children to do the same. Enjoy meals with others and away from distractions like screens, toys and books. This helps everyone to focus on each other and the food. It’s important to have children help with meal planning, grocery shopping, food preparation and cleanup. Children of all ages are able to help with different tasks. Younger children can help with tasks like ripping lettuce, choosing a vegetable for dinner and stirring, while older children are able to make sandwiches, pack lunches and make simple recipes. Involving children helps them develop foods skills and confidence, and

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Nutrition Tips they are more likely to eat the healthy foods they helped prepare. For ideas on how to include kids, visit www.eatrightontario.ca. Physical activity Parents, grandparents and caregivers can help children have healthy bodies and healthy minds by role modelling healthy, active living. This can begin with making physical activity a part of family time. Plan physical activities into your weekends, vacation time and general family time — remember to always keep the focus on having fun and feeling good. Encourage children to try new and challenging activities that help them develop new skills and confidence. Try these activities in different environments, like in snow, on or in water, and on ice, grass and rocks. It’s important for children to learn to move in a variety of ways, for example: jumping, running, climbing, throwing and catching. We are now learning that limiting outdoor play and being too protective may affect children’s development. We want children to be safe and learn to avoid hazards, but we also want to encourage them to challenge their bodies’ abilities while they learn to identify and manage risks. Mental well-being The final piece to healthy bodies and healthy minds is mental well-being. Parents, grandparents and caregivers can help children be mentally healthy by having a positive view on bodies and well-being, and accepting and respecting themselves and others around them. Healthy bodies come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Celebrate the positive qualities in yourself and others, and help children do the same. Encourage children to compliment others on their talents and skills, rather than appearance. Teach them how to accept and appreciate comments. These are good practices for everyone! We often see and hear unhealthy and unrealistic pictures and messages in the media. It’s important to teach children how to question what they see and hear. Think about whether or not it’s realistic or healthy. Ask yourself if the message is trying to sell you something, and who it’s from — is it from a researcher, health professional or celebrity? Challenge the media messages and pictures that make you feel bad about your body and help children learn how to do the same. For more information, visit www. healthunit.org, connect with us on Facebook and Twitter or call 1-800660-5853. Dana Hawthorne, MScFN, RD is a registered dietitian and public health nutritionist with the Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit

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World Day of Prayer moves from pulpit to public space BY DESMOND DEVOY

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The 2018 Perth World Day of Prayer left the pulpit behind, and brought this year’s service to the people. The service was held in the chapel area of Lanark Lodge on Friday, March 2, and celebrated the South American nation of Suriname, a former Dutch colony which gained independence from The Netherlands in 1975. “It could have so easily slipped away,” said Rev. Shirley Abrahamse, the chaplain at the lodge, of the service, when the regular plans to hold the ceremony at an area church fell through since “the church that would do it, couldn’t” she said. It could have been an instance of “Oh, we’ll do it next year,” she said, but, instead, the decision was made to bring it to the lodge, to let older citizens take part. “I offered here,” said Abrahamse. The selection of songs included many religious tunes that would have been familiar to the elderly crowd, from “How Great Thou Art,” to “All Things Bright and Beautiful.” “If they say that women can’t work together, come and see this here,” said Abrahamse. She thanked her fellow committee members, saying that it showed women “coming together … with one common denominator, to worship God.” The day has “been known as the Women’s World Day of Prayer,” in the past, said Abrahamse, but she noted that “we have some men here with us today. The men don’t come out as they should.”

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From left, Marleen Gomes, holding maracas, Christine McColl, holding fruit, and Mid Stewart, holding bible, wait to enter the worship area of Lanark Lodge during the Perth World Day of Prayer on Friday, March 2. The main scripture theme was Genesis 1: 1-31, especially the recurring theme from Genesis 1:31 — “God saw all that He had made, and it was very good.” Suriname’s capital city is Paramaribo, and about 90 per cent of the population lives in the northern, coastal part of the country. The main language is Dutch, and as much as 90 per cent of the country is covered by pristine rainforest. The country, located on South America’s north coast, has had a history of colonization, and multiculturalism. It is one of the most ethnically diverse countries in South America, according to Encyclopedia Britannica

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online. (As a testament to the peace that exists between different peoples and faiths, the Neve Shalom synagogue sits right beside the Mosque Keizerstraat in the capital city.) The area was inhabited by the Indigenous Arawak and Carib peoples, as well as the Surinen peoples. Christopher Columbus first saw the coast of what is now Suriname in 1498, with the Spanish explorer Vicente Yanez Pinzon setting foot there in 1500. The first permanent European settlement in the area was in 1651 by a group of British planters and slaves. In 1667, Suriname was seized by a Dutch fleet, according to Britannica, and it was later exchanged for New Amsterdam,

now New York City. Until the mid-19th century, West African slaves constituted the majority of the population, though Indonesians and Indians were also brought to the area as labourers. Slavery was abolished on July 1, 1863. After independence from The Netherlands in 1975, there was a military coup d’état in 1980, though democracy returned in 1987. There was another coup in 1990, but democracy was again returned in 1991. The country’s economy is primarily composed of mining, especially for gold and crude oil. It is one of the top producers of bauxite in the world. However, illegal mining practices have resulted in high levels of mercury contamination in fish and humans. One of Suriname’s most recognizable animals is the sea turtle, which are under threat from poachers. Participants were given green cards, bearing a sea turtle on one side, so they could write down what actions they intended to take to protect the environment. “Our society has become plastic,” said Abrahamse. “(But) we can make a commitment to change our world … We need to see what we are leaving behind us.” Reading from the turtle cards, Abrahamse said that some audience members would not run the tap while they were brushing their teeth, while another promised to take used coffee grinds and use them in her garden. Another promised to no longer use plastic water bottles, though committee member Mary Kilgour later pointed out, “Personally, I refill my water bottles. We can’t always judge.”

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Police board member queries oath to Queen, nondisclosure rules in oath BY DESMOND DEVOY

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The Perth police services board’s newest member is seeking changes to the very oath he swore when he officially joined last year. Eric Halpin swore out an oath on Sept. 28, 2017, but now has some questions about what he swore to do. “I did actually read this thing,” he said during the Perth PSB meeting on Thursday, Feb. 22, the framed copy of the oath he took beside him in the town council chambers. He first took exception to the part of the oath that read: “I will be loyal to Her Majesty the Queen and to Canada, and that I will uphold the Constitution of Canada.” He had no problem swearing an

oath to Canada or her Constitution, but said that “being of Irish descent, if the Queen asked me to do something, she’d be sorely disappointed.” He called the oath to the monarchy “very outdated,” but this was not his largest gripe with the oath. Another section of the oath reads: “I will not disclose or give to any person any information or document that comes to my knowledge or possession by reason of my duties as a member of said police services board.” “This is a public, open meeting,” said Halpin. “We have members of the press here.” He interpreted that portion to mean that he could not discuss “in-camera” matters, but he was worried that “it’s so old and ambiguous,” and he had learned that it dated from the 1950s, “and we’ve been using it ever since.”

Insp. Derek Needham, however, explained that the Queen does play a role in OPP duties. “The ownership of my cruiser says, ‘Her Majesty, the Queen in Right of Canada,’” explained the Lanark County OPP detachment commander. In fact, Needham’s police hat and jacket bear the crown, and an article on the governor general’s website explains that the inclusion of the crown in OPP symbolism is meant as “a reminder that the role of the force is the maintenance of the Crown’s peace.” Coun. Jim Graff, the chair of the Perth PSB, said “I’m a big fan of Queen Elizabeth II,” but said that on the latter matter of public disclosure, “you make a good point,” but it was pointed out that any changes to the oath may have to go through the province.

Speeding During a later discussion on speed limits in town, Graff suggested that adding some one-way streets “could revolutionize the town.” Halpin said that, for himself, the regular 50-kilometre-per-hour speed limit on most roads in town was still too fast for comfort. “I find that 50 is a little bit high … I’m just not comfortable with driving 50 on Gore Street … or Drummond,” said Halpin, though it was only 40 km/h on Peter Street. “What makes them so special?” he joked. “From a personal point of view, I agree with you,” said Graff. “Even driving 50, it seems too fast,” on some roads, he said. “A slower speed, to me, promotes better safety.”

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Blueberry Creek School fighting Tay Valley Township over art studio BY DESMOND DEVOY

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A four-month fight between Tay Valley Township and the Blueberry Creek Forest School has resulted in a bureaucratic standoff over a halfbuilt art studio. The school, located at 17638 Highway 7, which has about 28 students, was in the midst of creating a new arts studio when a “stop work” order as given in November. The order, issued on Nov. 15, 2017, states that “construction (was) not in accordance with plans submitted for permit.” Robyn Mulcahy, the wife of Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston MP Scott Reid, helped found the school, and, in a letter to school families, she said that she and Reid held a meeting with the township on Tuesday, Jan. 16, “hoping to hear that they had lifted the stop-work order. The permit to build (the studio) had been approved in October after a lengthy process,” wrote Mulcahy. “Initially, Tay Valley officials had stopped the build after they had failed to include (the) Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) as our property rests at the edge of (a one in a hundred years) floodplain.” The stop-work order occurred three days before the construction was due to end, and “we don’t really know what it is all about,” said Mulcahy during an interview with The Perth Courier in her Perth home on Wednesday, Feb. 18. She charged that the township acted “in bad faith” by giving the green light to the project before changing its mind. “Why are they pouring

so many resources (into this)?” she asked. Jessica Paquette, a teacher at the school, said it was ironic that environmental concerns were partially to blame for the delay in building the art studio because their school aims to create “the next generation of environmental stewards. It’s about nature awareness.” Paquette said she was concerned for Mulcahy who “has been living (with) this for four months,” and she feels that the township is "clearly opposed to small builds.” She was also concerned for the students, as the art studio “was needed for the winter months,” when outside instruction is somewhat restricted. (Art classes are now being held in the dining room of the school house.) “How many people just give up?” said Mulcahy, about fighting the municipal offices in Glen Tay over zoning and development issues. “We would have just shut down,” had she not done her research, Mulcahy said. The Paper Chase At the same Jan. 16 meeting, the township also stated that the Ontario Ministry of Transportation would have to be involved “despite (the studio) being a rebuild on an existing concrete footprint, and that MTO had already approved the septic at both locations,” wrote Mulcahy. The township also said, according to Mulcahy, that as one of their construction workers “had chosen the age old construction of timber framing, it would need to be signed off by an engineer and then resubmitted to our architect. We had also hoped to have a small area of storage loft to one side but this was quickly off the table of being permitted.”

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such, it would be allowed for “accepted use. We had begun the process for not-for-profit status in September with our lawyer. Reid (Shepherd, a township planner) responded in the email that I had done due diligence.” Mulcahy described the Jan. 16 meeting as “quite hostile,” as they presented a “new map from 2016 with updated flood lines including the log home — previously, we had been told (that) only the art studio was on the floodplain,” she wrote. See SCHOOL page P6

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By the end of the meeting, it was “recommended to find our own planner and redefine the school under community service or recreational establishment.” Mulcahy told parents that “I have felt bullied throughout this process, and wonder in what public interest it was for Tay Valley Township to have pursued closing down our school. We already …(had) raised the art studio to the 18 inches required to be out of a flood zone. The home sits above this level as well.” In a letter to the township’s chief administrative officer, Larry Donaldson, Mulcahy’s lawyer, Craig Halpenny, of the Perth law firm Barker Willson, wrote that “my client advises that the contraventions described in the stop-work order have now been fully corrected and/or satisfied … It is my understanding that, at that (Jan. 16) meeting, a number of unrelated issues relating to my client’s business and the use of the property were raised. Some of these issues related to the zoning of the subject property notwithstanding the zoning of the property had previously been reviewed and approved by township staff.” He added that “it is not immediately clear to me how the issues identified in the stop-work order and the zoning issues raised by the township relate.” In a later letter to parents, Mulcahy wrote that the township had told her

that “operating the forest school on this land is a violation of the zoning law. This represented a complete reversal of the planning official’s previous position, which was that nonprofit educational activities are considered ‘community use,’ and are permitted under the existing zoning of the property.” She again stressed that the township “officials nevertheless suggested that we drop the word ‘school’ from our name, hire a consultant and even hire a surveyor.” Another on-site project that has been halted because of the impasse is a “new raised bridge,” which they have been planning for since the spring of 2017. “So far, we have not obtained a permit for this.” She has already begun the process of “planning for alternative spaces that could be used, if township officials refuse to allow a bridge to be constructed.” Township replies In a letter to Mulcahy, dated Feb. 6, Donaldson reiterated that “a school is not listed among the permitted uses listed under section 6.1.1 of the township’s zoning bylaw, and therefore a zoning bylaw amendment would be required for the permitted use.” A letter from the Ontario Ministry of Education appears to back Mulcahy up that she is not a regular school, like the public elementary, or, Catholic high school, for example, around the corner. The letter, from Carol Telford, a manager with the ministry’s private schools and international education

unit, wrote in a letter dated Jan. 8 that “I wish to confirm that Blueberry Creek Forest School and Nature Centre is an Ontario private school as defined by the Education Act.” Mulcahy also pointed to the Education Act itself, which defined a private school and noted that, as such it “is not a school as defined in this section.” Later, in Donaldson’s Feb. 6 letter, he admitted that “a building permit application was received by the township on Sept. 8, 2017 … (and) a building permit was issued on Sept. 25, 2017 for a one-story accessory building with covered deck.” The building in question was a former antique store and “the proposed use of the building was described as a studio, according to Donaldson. “The description of the proposed work was ‘antique store beside house was left unheated/vacant for past 10 years. Full of mould and decay, with animal access. Plan to use the exact footprint to rebuild and use salvageable material.” On Nov. 14, 2017, RVCA and township staff visited the property for a site visit, “and observed that the building being constructed had post and beam elements and a loft that was not shown on the drawings that were submitted with the application for building permit.” At a later meeting on Nov. 15, after the stop-work order had been given, between the property owners and township staff, “it was determined that the house was being

used as a school … the Ontario Building Code requires all buildings be classified according to its major occupancy in accordance with requirements,” wrote Donaldson. Later in the letter, referring to the RVCA’s flood plains policy, “it is noted that the submission for the permit to reconstruct the vacant accessory structure on site was originally to be a studio as presented in the building permit application. Further to the meeting with township staff, RVCA staff and your clients on Nov. 15, 2017, it was clarified that the new building is part of the school, though raised, in the same location, within the floodplain of Blueberry Creek. The RVCA would not be able to support the rezoning of a school at this location given the policies,” in particular the section that states that “development shall be prohibited within 1:100 year floodplain,” where the use is for “daycare and schools.” RVCA weighs in On Feb. 21, the RVCA also contacted Mulcahy with its side of the story. The RVCA’s environmental planner, Martha Bradburn, wrote that “as you know, a portion of the property, including the residence and accessory building you are proposing to use as a school, is identified as being within the flood regulated area of Blueberry Creek … As the situation exists, at a staff level, the RVCA could not issue approval for the new use and new building as a school because of the

flood hazard identified.” Bradburn cautioned Mulcahy that “if you are proceeding with development of the property as a school, in order to have the best information available, we are requesting that RVCA staff could be provided access to the property to take some elevations of the bridge, driveway, and around the building,” Bradburn wrote. “The other option is that you provide a geodetic survey yourselves, undertaken by an Ontario land surveyor or engineer as part of the RVCA application process if you are planning to move forward as proposed in November.” Followup Donaldson, contacted by phone on Friday, March 2, politely asked to continue the interview via email, as he needed to recollect details from weeks ago, but he added that “I’m surprised the applicants have chosen to go to you rather than come to me and talk this out.” He also noted that the RVCA had been involved in the process from the beginning. In a later reply to emailed questions, written on Saturday, March 3, Donaldson wrote that while he had received the questions from this newspaper, “the township is dealing with the property owner directly on this matter and therefore it would not be appropriate to discuss an otherwise private matter with, or through the media. The issues are clearly set out in a letter dated Feb. 6, 2018, from the township to the property owner.”

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Rideau Lakes Public Library wins an Ontario Public Library Service Award The Rideau Lakes Public Library was awarded the Angus Mowat Award of Excellence for the MAPsack Project, at the annual Ontario Library Association Super Conference on Feb. 1, 2018. Through the MAPsack (Movement and Play) Project, public libraries throughout the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville have been supplied with nature-themed backpacks, filled with books, gadgets, trail maps and park passes; aiming to remove barriers and encourage families to get outside and have fun in nature. The MAPsack Project was driven by a committee of dedicated women in Eastern Ontario, with support from several organizations including, Healthy Kids Community Challenge Leeds and Grenville, Leeds and Grenville Stewardship

Council, Rideau Valley Conservation Authority and Ontario Parks. The MAPsack Committee and partnering organizations all shared the same goal to get kids outside. “I believe our partnerships and shared mission for healthier, happier kids is what made the Project a success,” says Christine Row, CEO of the Rideau Lakes Public Library. The MAPsack Project started in 2015 when three library systems: Rideau Lakes Public Library, Brockville Public Library and Perth and District Public Library, partnered with the Leeds and Grenville Stewardship Council and Rideau Valley Conservation Authority to create six nature-themed backpacks aimed to get families outside. The MAPsack Project provided resources in

Pictured, Vicki Stevenson, Manager of Community Outreach and Programs, Christine Row, CEO are with Daiene Vernile, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport as the library was recognized with a service award in February.

line with the Lanark, Leeds & Grenville Healthy Communities Partnership organization message which stated that children connected with nature are happier, healthier and better able to focus and learn (http://www.healthyllg.org/outdoor_recreation.html). The MAPsack Project was a way for libraries to help children connect to nature. In 2016, the Rideau Lakes Public Library applied to the Healthy Kids Community Chal-

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ometimes (often) I get irritated with myself. This is especially true if I find myself repeating a lesson I already know. In this case: Slow down and think. Or breathe. Either or. Breathing often leads to better thinking anyway. You may remember several weeks back I mentioned Boychild had reached that milestone age when he could endeavour to learn how to propel an automobile. He, unlike some of his peers, has not been in a huge hurry to get to it. Coincidentally, I have not been in a huge hurry to rush him, so it’s all worked out quite nicely. I waited until I was 17 back in the day … but I don’t think he’s going to wait that long. In fact, one day last week it seemed the time had come. To put last week into context, there was a full moon. Literally and figuratively. And it was squirrelly. It turned out to be a surprisingly hectic week and, when I finally sat down at the end of each day, I had to scratch my head and wonder what exactly I had actually accomplished. There were many squirrels and a couple of small fires. (Figuratively.) Boychild and I did manage to determine a time after school one day near the end of the week that would work for all the various household and work schedules. Prior to the appointed day, I got my act together enough to confirm that, yes, the driver test place was still in the same location it was when I was a keen (ahem) 17-year-old. And I checked the manual to make sure we had all the appropriate identification he would need. Hmmm. Spidey senses tingling. There could be a glitch with the signature ID. I threw in what we had plus a few extra things in case it wasn’t quite right, and I stupidly ignored the voice in my head telling me it probably wasn’t going to work. That voice is such a downer and a pessimist. (Nevertheless, one should listen to the voice.) We set off! Boychild identified road signs on the way! Pro tip: If your kid doesn’t have a passport and his student card does not have an embossed signature, then you’re going to need the guarantor form no matter how many other pieces of ID you conjure out of your magic purse. At the counter, the nice clerk passed the guarantor form over to me

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and told me to look at the list of guarantors at the bottom (these are the folks whose occupations deem them to be suitable for confirming a person is who he says he is and to witness the signature). The list is pretty consistent with others I have seen. Doctors, nurses, veterinarians, politicians at various levels, judges, police, lawyers, principals, accountants, clergy people, probation officers and so on. “Mom” is not on the list. (I’ve never really been clear on why it has to be particular professions, but we’ll let that go for now.) The clerk pointed to the list and said if I am one of those occupations, we could complete the form right then. I scanned it. Fourteen bullet points with several occupations listed in each bullet. “Well,” I said, “I am a lot of things, but I am not any of these.” On the drive home, Boychild and I discussed who to pester over the weekend for a signature. In my kitchen, I looked at the list again and (figuratively) smacked myself hard on the forehead for being such a moron. One of my three part-time gigs is indeed listed: community college teacher. (If I had read beyond “senior administrator” in that particular bullet, I would have seen it.) Slow down and think. Or breathe. Either or. At least do what you tell your students to do: proofread. Oh — and try to keep all your hats straight. Sigh. Boychild was very gracious about the whole thing and saw it as an opportunity to study a little longer. I’m pretty lucky he wasn’t in a hurry. (The same clerk was also very helpful in suggesting other locations with different/longer hours if we wanted to rush off, get our form signed and get down to business ASAP. We figured a few more days wouldn’t make a difference at this point.) Here’s hoping our next trip to accomplish this task will be a little more organized and a lot less squirrelly with a bit more breathing.

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The annual Seedy Sunday event, hosted by the Perth Farmers’ Market at the Perth Civitan Hall, was held Sunday, March 4. The event showcased a variety of local farmers, producers, and agricultural professionals across Lanark County and beyond offering their local herb, vegetable, legume, and flower seeds for sale or swap.

Social media fail in wake of school lockdown

hankfully, no injuries were sustained recently during an elementary school lockdown in Smiths Falls, but how well did the public get their information? As a news agency, we rely on an open and transparent relationship with police, fire and ambulance crews, but this time, one of those big three players failed miserably. By the time the anonymous social media threat had made its way to a public school administrator, it was spread throughout the community’s social pages like wildfire. No one knew what was going on, so they guessed. The public made a bad situation worse by being misinformed and then posting what they believed were facts — armchair journalists, we call them — to their own social media feeds, and other pages involving the community. Was it a bomb threat, gun, or death threat? No one knew what was going on.

LAURIE WEIR Weir View We put in three calls to three separate desks at the police department in Smiths Falls. Not one was returned. This isn’t the first time. Not long ago when we called to follow up on another issue resulting in schools and our own workplace being locked down, dispatch hung up on us. In response to the most recent lockdown, the police did post information about the investigation to their Facebook page about two hours after the fact. We do not get alerts when the police post on their Facebook page, so we are always checking for breaking news throughout the day. Facebook

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does not provide an alert function like with email or Twitter, which is necessary in a breaking news situation. By the time we ferreted out the news of the lockdown in late February, it was all over and kids were dismissed from school at their regular bus times. Ultimately, it was the school board that released information about the nature of the threat, not the police. If the Smiths Falls police had returned our calls and we’d been able to post more detailed, accurate information from a credible source in a timely manner, things would not have gotten so out of control on social media. It’s our duty to be the conduit for accurate news in the community, to inform when breaking news hits. We’re not here to sensationalize, but to inform. There are a great many people in the community whose children attend these schools.

The Perth Courier welcomes letters to the editor. Senders must include their full name, complete address and a contact phone number. Addresses and phone numbers will not be published. We reserve the right to edit letters for space and content, both in print and online at www.insideottawavalley.com. To submit a letter to the editor, please email ljweir@metroland.com or fax to 613-283-7480 or mail to: 65 Lorne Street, Smiths Falls ON, K7A3K8.

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The Stewart School celebrates best of winter, French-Canadian heritage BY DESMOND DEVOY

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The snow may be quickly disappearing, thanks to the unseasonable warmth, but that’s all the more reason for The Stewart School in Perth to celebrate it. The school celebrated a French-Canadian themed Carnaval de Neige (Carnival of Snow) on Thursday, Feb. 22, with activities all over the

school. French-Canadian entertainer Louis Mercier performed a show dressed as an early French settler, a coureur de bois, in the gym, while old fashioned toys were displayed in the gym. Students got to enjoy one of the highlights of any Canadian winter — maple taffy on snow as a treat from Wheeler’s Pancake House, Sugar Camp, and Museums in Lanark Highlands Township.

Perth historical society shares tales of the district by local historian The Perth &amp; District Historical Society’s meetings of the past two months have dealt with serious topics: The disaster of the Halifax Explosion and the immigration of black citizens avoiding slavery in the U.S. For our meeting of March 15, 2018, we will change direction with our theme of tales of the district. Susan Code, our guest for the evening, will be making an encore appearance for us. The tone for the evening will be of a lighter nature, possibly with a nod to the Irish, keeping in mind that St. Patrick’s Day follows on March 17. Susan will entertain us with a selection of stories concerning the Perth Settlement’s early history and earliest residents. These tales

could expose a range of saints and sinners, scandals and shenanigans, or love and honour. Or we could follow Perth’s own trail of whisky distilleries and breweries. Susan Code, a native of Perth and descendant of the first settlers, has followed her familial ties to help preserve the history of the Perth area and to educate both residents and visitors of the many stories found throughout. This has been accomplished through the books she has written or edited, and the popular walking tours, including the annual ghost walk, of the town. Susan and her husband, John McDougall, have a home on the Tay River in neighbouring Tay Valley Township.

The Perth and District Historical Society is dedicated to learning about and popularizing our history, and celebrating our area’s rich culture and heritage. The meetings are open to the public on the third Thursday of each month, at 7:30 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, Perth-Upon-Tay, Branch 244, Desmond Devoy/Metroland home of the Hall of Remem- Hunter Rigby, left, and classmate Owen Echlin get some momentum going on their bar, brance, 26 Beckwith St. E. in getting a tethered tennis ball to spin around using teamwork, during an antique toys Perth. The usual toonie fee ap- demonstration in The Stewart School gym on Feb. 22. plies for each meeting. For information, contact Ellen Dean at 613-264-8362. Our website www.perthhs.org has information about us and items of interest related to Perth and district. Article submitted by the Perth and District Historical Society

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a concern over public safety way to go, instead of Faceand the safety of our com- book, or better yet, a return phone call will work wonNo news is not good news in this munity’s children. We believe Twitter is the ders. instance, while kids are locked in their classrooms and no information is forthcoming from reliable sources, like your news media. With the most recent massacre at a Florida school that left 17 people CORRECTION NOTICE dead just last month – a week before In the ad beginning March 2, 2018, the 30% Off Regular Price the lockdown at the local elementary Stickers & Select Washi Tape coupon was printed with the school – you would think that the po- incorrect end date and French translation. The correct coupon lice service would be a little more open valid dates are FRI 3/2 – THU 3/8/18. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. and responsive with us. I wonder how many local parents were sent into frenzy because they did not know about their children’s safety? We are media for a reason. We work with fire, paramedics and the Ontario Provincial Police quite well. They keep us in the loop. They post to Twitter. This makes sense to us as a news agency, as it’s a quick and reliable way for them to get the word out when they have breaking news to share – especially when it is From page P8

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Perth Blue Wings even CCHL2 series with Westport Rideaus with OT win BY LAURIE WEIR

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It’s now the best of five. The Perth Blue Wings evened their quarter-final best-of-seven series with the Westport Rideaus in CCHL tier 2 action Sunday at home, after dropping the first game Friday, March 2 in Westport. Head coach Michael McLean said already, the crowds are huge at both barns as it’s standing room only in Perth and Westport. “It is like nothing I have seen at this level in decades,” he said. “The stands are full.” McLean said March 4's 3-2 overtime win in front of 418 fans was a “real confidence booster” after their 7-2 loss in Westport Friday night. “The first win is always difficult and Westport made us work for every inch,” he said. “I was very frustrated by our effort and performance in game one,” which was a “major wakeup call for our team.” McLean said he didn’t like the team’s energy prior to Friday’s game. “It seemed like we took a deep breath after the long two-month drive for the playoffs during regular season.” But he said he gives the team a ton of credit for their playoff style of hockey since the Christmas break. “But that 2.5-month grind took its toll,” he said. It was because of the grind that McLean said they got their “butts kicked” playing a “run and gun” style of hockey that doesn’t suit his talented team. “And it does not give us our best chance to win,” he said.

The result was a 7-2 pounding Friday. “Sunday we got back to playing our team defensive system, using four lines and six defence, and focusing on winning 25 shifts per period,” he said. “We focused on our own execution and not on what Westport was doing. The results were much better.” The Blue Wings kept the number of Westport’s shots down, limited the number of odd-man rushes they gave up and they gave themselves a chance to win. “We cannot win any games surrendering seven goals against,” he said. “We need to win games 2-1 and 3-2 — that is the way we need to play. Defend as a team of six players every shift.” McLean gave kudos to Westport’s relentless forecheck. “We need to clog up the middle of the ice and limit their speed,” McLean said. “If not, you get the result we had in Game 1.” Both teams are filling their respective arenas, and McLean said, “The fans and players are engaged and the hockey is fast, hard and clean.” Westport has an outstanding team, he said. “They didn’t almost win the entire Richardson conference by accident. I believe they are the team to beat on our side of the CCHL2.” McLean said Westport’s a talented, hard-working team with four strong lines, and they’re well coached. “Their goaltending is Jr. A level. I have not seen Westport’s goaltender give up a single weak goal this series. “He never has a bad game and always gives them

thaniel Watson assisted. After the scoreless third period, the teams went into OT looking to seal the win. Johnathan Peacock had the win with 17 saves, while Alex Zoutis took the loss with 46 saves. Game stars were McCrank (first) for Perth; Baggio (second) for Perth, and Zoutis, (third) for Westport.

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Joey Laird takes a flying leap into the Westport Rideaus net Sunday at home as the Perth Blue Wings evened their CCHL2 series at one game each with an overtime win. a chance to win.” McLean said they will need to continue to get shots and lots of traffic to the net to have any chance of scoring. “To win in Westport, we need to play the near-perfect road game,” he said. “Own the middle of the ice, push everything to the outside, win the specialty team battle, and stay out of the penalty box. This is our only chance to win in that very tough environment.”

it came in overtime when Shane McCrank scored on a Colin Baggio pass just 6:43 into the period. Perth opened the scoring with Marc-Andre LeBlanc at 12:47 of the first period which held stead through the first. Into the second, Westport tied it up with Blake Kettyle’s goal just 19 seconds into the period with assistance from Hughie McHugh. Perth’s Tyler Somers tied it up with his goal at 10:10, assisted by Baggio Game 2 and Joey Laird. On Sunday at home, the Blue But Westport’s Corey Symington’s Wings celebrated their first win and goal at 19:38 was the equalizer. Na-

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Players fight for control of the puck Sunday in Perth.

Suraj Bali of the Perth Blue Wings carries the puck into the Wesport end Sunday, March 4 in quarterfinal CCHL2 action. Connected to Your Community - P12 - Thursday, March 8, 2018

Game 1 It was a 7-2 win for Westport to open this best-of-seven series at home. Westport held 2-0 and 5-0 leads at the period breaks and went up 6-0 in the third before Perth could get on the board. Laird and Suraj Bali (power play) scored back-to-back goals for Perth in the third period, but Westport went on to win as Austin Vincent had the team’s final marker with four minutes left to play. Other Westport goals were scored by Symington with two in the first; Brock Boisclair, James Prebble and Cameron Sinclair in the second. Zoutis took the win this time with 39 saves, while Peacock was hit with the loss with 18 saves. Cameron Scott was in for 20 minutes saving five of seven shots he faced. Game stars were Symington and Zoutis, first and second for Westport, and Laird (third) for Perth. Game 3 is Wednesday in Westport at 8 p.m.; Game 4 is Friday in Perth at 7:30 p.m. Game 5 is back to Westport on March 10 at 7:30 p.m. If necessary, Game 6 is in Perth on March 14 at 7:30 p.m. and Game 7 is in Westport at 8 p.m. on March 17.

Victory sweet with help from Millar The Canadian Show Jumping Team comprised of Tiffany Foster of North Vancouver, B.C., Eric Lamaze of Wellington, Fla., François Lamontagne of Saint Eustache, Que., and Ian Millar of Perth, Ont., claimed victory in the $450,000 Longines Nations’ Cup on Sunday, Feb. 18, at CSIO5* Ocala, Florida. Millar and anchor rider Lamaze were the only two athletes in the competition to jump double clear, leading Canada to victory and splitting a new €50,000 bonus on offer this season as the day’s top performers. Canada won with a two-round total of eight faults over Brazil with 16 faults while Ireland and the United States tied for third place with 24 faults apiece. Germany finished fifth with 32 faults while Mexico was sixth with 40 faults. Lamontagne, 34, was the leadoff rider for Canada, guiding Chanel du Calvaire, his 10-year-old Belgian Sport Horse mare (Luccianno x Kashmir van Schuttershof), to four jumping and one time fault for a total of five faults. Foster, 33, then had four faults in the opening round aboard Brighton, a 12-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding (Contender II x Quick Star) owned by Artisan Farms LLC and Torrey Pines Stable. Both Millar and Lamaze jumped clear, allowing Canada to drop Lamontagne’s five faults and only count the four faults incurred by Foster at the second fence on course. With four faults at the halfway stage, Canada was tied for the lead with Germany, while Brazil sat third with eight faults. In the second round, Lamontagne and Chanel du Calvaire once again had a rail at the ‘b’ element of the triple combination set at fence seven but came home under the time allowed to keep their score to four faults. Foster and Brighton incurred an uncharacteristic 16 faults, putting the pressure on teammates Millar and Lamaze. A 10-time Canadian Olympian, Millar, 71, seemingly thrives on pressure, and jumped another textbook clear with Dixson, a 15-year-old Belgian Warmblood gelding (Vigo d’Arsouilles x Olisco) owned by Ariel Grange. It was the first double clear performance of the day, delivered over a challenging track set at a height of 1.60 metres by course designer Marina Azevedo of Brazil. The $450,000 Longines Nations’ Cup at CSIO5* Ocala acted as the first of three qualifying events in the North and Central America and Caribbean League for the Longines Nations’ Cup Final to be held in Barcelona, Spain, from Oct. 4 to 7. Source: Starting Gate Communications

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Registration for the 2018 Soccer season is open. Registration forms are available for pickup at the Municipal Office or can be filled out online at www.tayvalleytwp.ca under “Resident Services, Recreation Programs”. Early bird registration fees are $35.00 until April 16th after April 16th fees are $45.00.

Clerk’s Assistant (1 Position) Reporting to the Clerk, the Clerk’s Assistant will provide clerical/ secretarial support to the Clerk with regards to the 2018 Municipal Election. Conduct research related to corporate policies and procedures, compile content and pursue advertising revenues for the Municipal Services Directory, prepare content for updates to the Township website, undertake records management tasks, and provide clerical support to the Clerk’s Department.

Recreation Assistant (1 Position) Community Facilities Assistant (1 Position) Reporting to the Public Works Manager, both positions will perform grounds maintenance, and general labour and maintenance related to the Township’s recreation and community facilities. The start date is Monday, May 7th, 2018 (for approximately 16 weeks). The wage rate is $14.00 per hour based on a 35 hour work week (2018 Rate). Detailed job descriptions are available by visiting www.tayvalleytwp.ca. Qualified candidates are invited to submit a covering letter and resume clearly marked with the position, prior to 12:00 noon, April 6th, 2018 to: Tay Valley Township Attn: Amanda Mabo, Clerk 217 Harper Road

Soccer games are held on Monday evenings at the Glen Tay Public School (multiple fields) from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., starting on May 28th and running until July 30th. Register early as this program fills up quickly! A reminder that we are also looking for volunteers and coaches. The Volunteer Registration Form can be found on our website or obtained at the Municipal Office. Vulnerable Sector Checks are required, and a letter can be provided by the Municipal Office in order to apply for one. If you already have a Vulnerable Sector Check completed and approved, a copy can be submitted with your application form to the Corporate Assistant.

BLUE SKIES COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA JAM-A-THON & PIE AUCTION All are Welcome to play, listen and have fun! Sunday, April 22nd, 2018 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Maberly Hall

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Food and drinks will be provided. Admission is free. The all-day Jam will help to raise funds for the Orchestra. Sponsor a musician to participate! Contact: Cindy McCall 613-278-2448 cindy.fiddlemusic.mccall@gmail.com

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DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME REMINDER Residents are reminded that on Sunday, March 11th, 2018 at 2:00 a.m. clocks are turned forward 1 hour. This is also a great time to check the batteries in all of your smoke alarms and to check your carbon monoxide detectors.

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High-flying Kyte, hockey star, professes positivity in business speech BY DESMOND DEVOY

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It was a pep talk that could have been heard in an NHL locker room, during intermission, with your team trailing — but its lessons are just as applicable to the boardroom, or kitchen table. “I’m considered to be profoundly deaf,” said Jim Kyte, the first legally-deaf player to play in the National Hockey League, during a speech in Perth last week. For people meeting him for the first time, who discover his hearing impairment, the inevitable followup question, having heard him speak, is “That’s impossible. How can you speak so well?” “I have no idea,” is his reply. (He has a hearing aid, and “I get by reading lips.” He does not do sign language either, though he added that there is nothing wrong with it.) Growing up, he had five brothers and one sister — all of the brothers had hearing impairments, though their sister did not. Even so, “sport was a very big component of my youth.” He joked that the family was very competitive — “even a game of Monopoly was never finished!” Kyte was the keynote luncheon speaker at the Lanark Business Development Conference, held at the Best Western Plus Perth Parkside

Inn and Spa, on Thursday, March 1. The conference was organized by the Perth and District Chamber of Commerce. Kyte was born in Ottawa, but as he reached schoolage, the school board at the time wanted him to be transferred to the Ontario School for the Deaf in Belleville. (It is now the Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf.) But his mother advocated on behalf of him and his brothers, wanting them to be fully integrated into a regular school, “as long as we did well.” In his house, growing up, “Number one was academics, number two was sports.” At the age of six, he became a member of the Alta Vista Owls in southern Ottawa. Back in those days, even at that tender age, apart from a mouth guard, young hockey players did not have any facial protection. Hockey was still a contact game at that level, though “now you don’t get hit until you’re in competitive hockey at 13.” His hearing aid at that time was made of very hard plastic, and “you could always identify a Kyte kid (on the ice). They had blood coming out of their ears,” after a contact hit, when the hearing aid hit their inner ear. Still, “I wanted to be just like everybody else.” Throughout his talk he laced references to what he called the Five P’s that guide

his life, the first being perspiration. “There is no substitute for hard work,” said Kyte. He learned this lesson the hard way, remembering the day, as a youngster, when he was cut from his team. “I want people who are committed to playing, ready to play,” he remembers his coach telling him. He was released from the team, and he sullenly walked to see his father, waiting in the family station wagon in the parking lot. He told his father the news, and was waiting for “words of encouragement.” Then, Kyte got a rare second chance. Another player who had made the team broke his leg, and the same coach who had cut him phoned him up. As a testament to that spirit, he is proud that he led each NHL team he was on in fitness. During practices, when a coach would be giving instructions, drawing plays on a whiteboard, some coaches would turn their backs as they drew their lines on the board, forgetting that Kyte could only comprehend what was being said if he could see their lips. With their back to him, “it sounded like Charlie Brown’s teacher (to me),” he said, impersonating the trombone-drone “wah-wahwah.” He would tell the coaches this since “you have to self-

advocate.” Another trick he learned was that the glass around the rink at NHL games were cleaned, inside and out, before every game. Whereas other players would listen for the sound of skates behind them to tell how far away, and how fast, and from which direction, an opposing player was on the ice nearby, “I look at the glass, (and) I get a mirror, like a reflection,” he said. On Oct. 27, 1997, Kyte was playing for the International Hockey League’s Kansas City Blades, the San Jose Sharks’ farm team. He was leaving work when “a car ran a stop sign and T-boned me.” Witnesses report Kyte’s vehicle flipped and rolled three times on the sidewalk. All he remembers of the collision is seeing black (the vehicle that hit his vehicle was a black Lexus) and then firefightDesmond Devoy/Metroland ers cutting him out of his Former NHL player Jim Kyte gives the luncheon keynote speech at the vehicle. Lanark Business Development Conference on March 1. In the coming weeks, months, and years, he would need plenty of his second P: a positive attitude. “Life is 10 per cent what happens to you, 90 per cent how you react to it,” he said. When he was in hospital after the crash, his Blades teammates rallied around him — for the first few days. But in time, life had to resume for them. “Life is too busy for people to put their See KYTE page P 15

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BECKWITH HERITAGE SPEAKER Sunday, March 18th, 2018 2:00 p.m. Brunton Community Hall 1702 9th Line Beckwith Featuring: Richmond’s 200th Anniversary Celebration’s & it’s Connections to Beckwith John Curry, Director of the Goulbourn Museum & Ice Storm 20th Anniversary Panel Led Discussion Bring your own photos and written memories to share your experience from the 1998 Ice Storm. You can choose to submit them for our 20th Anniversary scrapbook. Photos and Displays Light Refreshments will be Provided Sponsored by the Beckwith Heritage Committee Connected to Your Community - P14 - Thursday, March 8, 2018

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life on hold, (for someone) who is not a relative,” said Kyte, though he appreciated the team’s support. The team “had to keep moving.” He still lives with the physical pain from that accident. ‘A bomb’ diagnosis At around this time, he and his wife had concerns about their three boys. Parents of twins will be familiar with “twin talk,” a language developed between twins that only they can understand. They brought the twins in for testing to break them of this habit — and, because of their closeness in age to Owen, brought him along too. While the twins would be OK and would, with help, grow out of their “twin talk,” Owen was assessed and Kyte was told: “We think he has autism. I call that the A bomb day. That (diagnosis) kind of threw me for a loop.” The third P in his arsenal is preparation: “You need to not only work hard — but work smart.” During his hockey days, “I knew my opponent inside and out,” watching hours of game footage. After his son’s diagnosis, he had to be prepared for a different kind of battle. In talking with a principal one day about options for his son, he made a suggestion, only to be told that “Sorry, we can’t provide that for your child.” Upon hearing this, he shook his head and informed the principal, “Yes you can. It says so right here,” before referring, chapter and verse, to the section of the relevant school board policy mandating what he was requesting. “I knew

SHUT DOWN!

His fourth P is perseverance. “Perseverance and failure cannot coexist — failure happens when you quit,” he said. And for those who say that failure is not an option, he takes the opposite approach. Don’t set out to fail, but, if you do, “fail a lot. Step outside of that circle of comfort. Put yourself out there.” While many parents want to protect their children, at a certain point in their development, such protection becomes counterproductive. For his son Owen, “there are many times I needed to let him fail.” The fifth P is passion, and for Kyte, it is the penultimate P. “If you have passion for what you do, the other four Ps are easy,” he said. “I never watch hockey on TV. I’m always out on the rink. I love playing hockey.” But in his new role as a dean at Algonquin College, “I love where I work today … Life is too short to follow someone else’s dream.” While pushing yourself is important, it’s also key to remember that not everyone else might be as passionate as you are about something. “You should always expect more from yourself than you demand of others,” he said. “Always aim high.” See this story in its entirety on our website: https://www.insideottawavalley.com/sportsstory/8298377-high-flying-kyte-hockey-starprofesses-positivity-in-business-speech-atperth-business-development-conference/

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