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Town scores 100 per cent on provincial water quality report

BY Desmond Devoy

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Still waters run deep – and, save for the odd ripple, Perth’s waters are pretty clean, too.

Internal and provincial reports into Perth’s drinking water supply and sewer system gave an overall clean bill of health when they were presented by environmental services director Grant Machan at town council’s committee of the whole meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 7.

In all of 2016, there were only two reported “adverse water quality incidents.� The first occurred on April 29, “when a distribution water sample test result exceeded concentration,� according to the Town of Perth’s own water treatment plant 2016 summary report, written by Graham Patterson, the water treatment and wastewater treatment plant’s lead hand. “Re-sampling and testing was completed, and subsequent test results were within allowable limits. It was determined that the exceedance may have resulted from the specific sampling site (washroom tap), and the location for future samples was changed to prevent a reoccurrence.�

The other incident occurred on Oct. 3. “During a valve replacement

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One of the more interesting notes from the Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (OMECC) from their Dec. 9-10, 2015, inspection reported that “the water tower is not equipped with security lighting,� as is found in other communities. “However, there is a street light across the street that provides light to the entrance door of the water tower.� “The security of the water tower was somewhat in question because it was not lit up,� said Fenik. “Those are being addressed.�

Fenik added that security at the water tower was not a big concern at the moment, since, at least anecdotally, “I can’t remember the last time someone tried to climb that.�

Among the findings, according to an overhead report presented by Machan: • The town’s drinking water system underwent its annual inspection See WATER page P6

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McNicol not guilty of historic sexual assault charges

BY DESMOND DEVOY

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Tay Valley resident William “Bill” McNicol has been found not guilty of four sexual assault charges against him.

Justice John Johnston began delivering his verdict shortly after 12:30 p.m., at Perth court March 3, after he approved a motion by the Crown seeking that two of the original charges against McNicol be dropped, since evidence presented by the two complainants, both brothers, failed to ascertain at which age exactly the alleged incidents took place.

(Pursuant to a publication ban, and in keeping with this newspaper’s policies, we do not name sexual assault victims or accusers. We will be identifying the brothers as Brother A and Brother B, in their order of appearance in court.

We will not be identifying their sister either, who also testified at the trial, as identifying her would then, in turn, identify her two brothers. We will be referring to her as Little Sister.)

The two dropped charges were: * That McNicol, being in a position of trust or authority, towards Brother B, a young person, did for a sexual purpose touch directly the body of Brother B, with his hand, contrary to section 151 (1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada (CCA). * That McNicol, did, for a sexual purpose, touch Brother B with his hand, contrary to section 151 (a) of the CCA. McNicol plead not guilty to all six charges when the trial began on

Monday, Feb. 27. (The charges relating to Brother A run between June 1, 1989 and Sept. 30, 1993, while the charges relating to Brother B run between June 1, 1987, and Sept. 1, 1995.)

McNicol did face four more charges, which he was acquitted of last week, which included: * Two counts of sexual assault, one for each brother. * That McNicol did, for a sexual purpose, touch Brother A, a person under the age of 14 years, directly with a part of his body, his hand, contrary to section 151 (a) of the CCA. * That McNicol did, for a sexual purpose, invite Brother A, a person under the age of 14 years, to touch directly with a part of his body, contrary to section 152 of the CCA. The complainants, their sister, and other family members and supporters, assembled on the right side of the court room, as members of the McNicol family, and their supporters, sat on the left. After the ruling, and Justice Johnston had left the room, the complainant family left quickly through a side door of the court room, while McNicol’s wife Nancy hugged her husband, who was visibly relieved.

The allegations were that McNicol would often have the two boys over to his house – and Little Sister, on occasion – and that, on separate occasions, that he got into bed with the boys, and tried to touch them sexually.

Both sides admit that the two families were close, at the time, with the complainant family having a summer See MCNICOL page P7

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Municipal Connection REQUEST FOR TENDER: MCLEAN BLVD. WEAR COURSE ASPHALT

The Corporation of the Town of Perth is seeking Tenders for supply of wear course asphalt for McLean Blvd.

Interested respondents must submit their proposals in sealed enveloped marked “ES-2017-03 McLean Blvd. Wear Course Asphalt” to Grant Machan, Director of Environmental Services, no later than March 13th, 2017 at Perth Town Hall, 80 Gore St. East, by 2:00 p.m.

Please contact Grant Machan at 613-267-3311 Ext. 2233 or email at gmachan@perth.ca for more details. To view and download the full tender package, please visit the Town of Perth website at www.perth.ca > Bids and Tenders, or interested bidders may pick up a paper copy for a $50.00 fee at Town Hall.

TOWN OF PERTH

NOTICE of PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE

PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW UPDATE AMENDMENT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 34 OF THE PLANNING ACT, R.S.O. 1990. C.P.13 TAKE NOTICE that, in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, Town of Perth will be holding a Public Open House on Wednesday March 15th, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. at Council Chambers, Town Hall. 80 Gore St. E. Perth Ontario, to present a Comprehensive update amendment to Zoning By-law 3358, (the zoning by-law for the entire Town) which is being processed under File # D14-ZU

REQUEST FOR TENDER: BOULTON STREET RECONSTRUCTION WILSON STREET WEST TO GORE STREET WEST

The Corporation of the Town of Perth invites tenders until 2:00 p.m. local time, on March 10th, 2017 for the “Town of Perth – 2017 Capital Works Program – Boulton Street Reconstruction – Wilson Street West to Gore Street West–ES-2017-04”.

Proposed works within the contract scope will include the reconstruction of approximately 139 meters of local residential road, along with the installation of water main, sewers, service laterals, curbs, sidewalks and surface drainage works.

Please contact Grant Machan at 613-267-3311 Ext. 2233 or email at gmachan@perth.ca for more details. To view and download the full tender package, please visit the Town of Perth website at www.perth.ca > Bids and Tenders, or interested bidders may pick up a paper copy for a $50.00 fee at Perth Town Hall.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD (NON-UNION)

The Town of Perth is currently accepting applications for the position of School Crossing Guard (Non-Union). Reporting to the Fire Chief, the School Crossing Guard will be responsible for assisting school children at designated street crossings during hours when children are going to or coming from school.

THE KEY MAP is not included as the amendment has some effect on most properties in the Town

Responsibilities: • Directs actions of children and traffic at street intersections to ensure safe crossing • Records licence number of vehicles disregarding traffic signals and reports infractions to police • May escort children across the street.

Qualifications: • No work experience required • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public • Remain calm and use good judgement • Work independently without supervision • Stand and/or walk for up to four hours per day • Work in adverse weather conditions • Understand and clearly communicate in the English language • Provide a current Vulnerable Sector Check satisfactory to the Town • Should not have a red/green visual colour perception deficiency.

Hours and Salary: • 10 hours per week • This position is in Salary Panel “A-1” which ranges from $12.09 to $14.47 per hour.

PLEASE NOTE that this public open house is for information only and a formal public meeting will be held by the Town’s Planning Advisory Committee at a later date.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a confidential resume outlining their qualifications to the undersigned no later than 12:00 noon on Friday, March 17th, 2017, to:

THE PURPOSE of the proposed comprehensive amendment to Zoning By-law 3358 is to undertake various updates and revisions the existing Zoning By-law to bring it into conformity with the Town’s Official Plan, which was approved in 2016, and to introduce new definitions and provisions to address new forms of development and contemporary standards. The proposed Zoning By-law update applies to most properties within the Town. The Zoning By-law divides the Town into a wide variety of zones shown on a map referred to as a Schedule. Under the Zoning By-law, each zone sets out the permitted uses and development standards which apply within that zone. Zone-specific development requirements include, among other matters, regulations on lot size, lot coverage; setbacks from property boundaries, and building height. The By-law 3358 also contains definitions to describe uses and the terms used in the By-law as well as general provisions that apply to all zones.

THE EFFECT of the proposed update amendment is to make numerous revisions to the entire Zoning By-law, including modifications of zone–specific standards, creation of new definitions and replacement of existing definitions, revision of the general provisions; and consolidations of past amendments. The effect of the amendment also includes 48 changes of the existing Schedule which displays the zoning layers within the Town to reflect the proposed amendment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION is a draft amendment of the Zoning By-law which will be made available on Town’s website prior to the meeting. The Paper version of the document is over 200 pages and will be available for examination at the Town Hall during regular business hours.

For more information about this matter, including information about preserving your appeal rights, contact the Town’s Planning Office at 613-267-3311 ex. 2252 or the Director of Development at the email address below.

Dated at the Town of Perth this 1st day of March, 2017.

Lauren Walton, Clerk 80 Gore Street East, Perth ON K7H 1H9 613-267-3311, extension 2239 lwalton@perth.ca

Pierce Olynyk, Payroll Officer The Corporation of the Town of Perth 80 Gore St. East Perth, ON K7H 1H9 Or by email to: payroll@perth.ca Phone 613-267-3311 Ext. 2242 www.perth.ca The Corporation of the Town of Perth is an equal opportunity Employer. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act 2001 and will be used only for the purpose of candidate selection. The Town of Perth will provide accommodation for individuals with accessibility needs.

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Municipal Connection REQUEST FOR TENDER: REGULAR CAB AND CHASSIS PICK-UP

REQUEST FOR TENDER: 2017 BACKHOE LOADER

The Corporation of the Town of Perth invites Suppliers to submit bids for the supply and delivery of one (1) 2017 Regular Cab and Chassis Pick-up. All Bidders shall familiarize themselves with all aspects of the work.

Interested respondents must submit their proposals in sealed enveloped marked “ES-2017-07 2017 Regular Cab and Chassis” to Grant Machan, Director of Environmental Services, no later than Thursday, March 10th, 2017 at Perth Town Hall, 80 Gore St. East, by 2:00 p.m.

Please contact Grant Machan at 613-267-3311 Ext. 2233 or email at gmachan@perth.ca for more details. To view and download the full tender package, please visit the Town of Perth website at www.perth.ca > Bids and Tenders.

The Corporation of the Town of Perth is seeking Tenders for supply of 1 new 2017 Backhoe Loader.

Interested respondents must submit their proposals in sealed enveloped marked “ES-2017-09 2017 Backhoe Loader” to Grant Machan, Director of Environmental Services, no later than March 23, 2017 at Perth Town Hall, 80 Gore St. East, by 1:30 p.m.

Please contact Grant Machan at 613-267-3311 Ext. 2233 or email at gmachan@perth.ca for more details. To view and download the full tender package, please visit the Town of Perth website at www.perth.ca > Bids and Tenders.

TOWN OF PERTH COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT

TOWN OF PERTH COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATION NUMBER D13-AC- 02/17

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATION NUMBER D13-AC- 01/17

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Perth Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing in accordance with Section 45 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, (as amended), on Wednesday, the 22nd day of March, 2017, at 11: a.m., in the Town Hall, 80 Gore Street East, Perth, Ontario.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Perth Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing in accordance with Section 45 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, (as amended), on Wednesday, the 22nd day of March, 2017, at 11: a.m., in the Town Hall, 80 Gore Street East, Perth, Ontario.

THE PURPOSE of the application is to consider a proposed reduction of the minimum drivethrough length for a restaurant in a Highway Commercial (C2) Zone through a minor variance in accordance with the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, as amended.

THE PURPOSE of the application is to seek relief from the permitted maximum fence height in a Residential Second Density (R2) Zone through a minor variance in accordance with the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, as amended.

THE EFFECT of this application would be to reduce the required minimum length of a drive-through queue from 12 vehicles to 10 and the minimum queue length before the menu board from 6 vehicles to 5 for a proposed expansion of a drive-through restaurant.

THE EFFECT of this application would be to increase the permitted maximum fence height from 1.9 m [6.23 ft.] in the rear yard and 1 m [3.2 ft.] in the exterior side yard to 2.5 m (8.2 ft.) along the property boundary with South Street.

THE SUBJECT LANDS contains two parcels which are legally described as Lot 32 PT Lot 33 North of Elliot St. Plan 8828 and Lot 31 Pt Lot 34 Park Lot 7 Plan 8828, and are municipally known as Dairy Queen site at 32 Dufferin Street and the rear portion on 5 Elliot Street in Town of Perth.

THE SUBJECT LAND is legally described as PT Lots 1 and 2 North of South Street Plan 8828; being Part 1 on Reference Plan 27R3164, and is municipally known as 97 Wilson Street East in Town of Perth.

THE KEY MAP below indicates the location of the lands subject to the variance application.

THE KEY MAP below indicates the location of the lands subject to the variance application.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the application is available for inspection between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., weekdays in the Planning Department at the Town Hall.

Please call in advance to ensure that staff will be available to assist you.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the application is available for inspection between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., weekdays in the Planning Department at the Town Hall.

Please call in advance to ensure that staff will be available to assist you.

ALSO TAKE NOTICE that signed, written submissions shall be accepted by the Secretary-Treasurer prior to, or during the hearing and such submissions shall be available for inspection by any interested party. In addition, if a party, who is notified, does not attend the hearing, the Committee can proceed and the party is not entitled to any further notice of hearings.

ALSO TAKE NOTICE that signed, written submissions shall be accepted by the Secretary-Treasurer prior to, or during the hearing and such submissions shall be available for inspection by any interested party. In addition, if a party, who is notified, does not attend the hearing, the Committee can proceed and the party is not entitled to any further notice of hearings.

A COPY OF THE DECISION will be mailed to those persons who attend or are represented at the hearing and those who file a written request with the Secretary for Notice of the Committee’s Decision.

A COPY OF THE DECISION will be mailed to those persons who attend or are represented at the hearing and those who file a written request with the Secretary for Notice of the Committee’s Decision.

Dated at the Town of Perth

Dated at the Town of Perth

This 1st day of March, 2017.

Eric P. Cosens RPP, M. Sc. Director of Development and Protective Services

This 2nd day of March, 2017.

Eric P. Cosens RPP, M. Sc. Director of Development and Protective Services

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: CONLON FARM GARAGE PROJECT RFP PROJECT #CS-2017-04

March 13th, 2017 - Earth Day To help us celebrate Earth Day Theme please bring a recyclable item that we can use to paint our mural with, as well wear green and blue!

March 14th, 2017 - Maple Day We will be discussing everything Maple! Weather permitting we will going outside to make “La Tire” as well we will be cooking crepes Yum… :) March 15th, 2017 - Outdoor Science/Play Day Science, Science, and more Science! We will be outside most of the day experimenting and playing winter games!

March 16th, 2017 - Block Party Bring your dancing shoes, party hats and costumes so we can have a blast at our Block Party!

March 17th, 2017 - St. Patty ‘s Day It’s the luck of the Irish! Come join us to help the Camp Staff find the gold at the end of the rainbow!

Everyday please have your child/children bring bathing suits, towels, extra change of clothes, snacks/lunch, and extra outdoor wear.

REGISTER TODAY at the Perth Pool (3 Sunset Boulevard) or on-line at http://www.perth.ca/en/live-and-play/Day-Camps.aspx

The Town of Perth is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to undertake the Conlon Farm Garage Project. Bidders shall familiarize themselves with all aspects of the work needed for this RFP. Interested respondents must submit their proposals in sealed envelopes marked “Conlon Farm Garage Project” to Shannon Baillon, Director of Community Services (and have delivery acknowledged), no later than Tuesday, March 21st, 2017, at Perth Town Hall, 80 Gore St. East, by 11:00 a.m.

Please contact Shannon Baillon, Director of Community Services, at 613-267-3311 Ext. 2227 or by email at sbaillon@perth.ca for more details. To view and download the full tender package, please visit the Town’s website at www.perth.ca > Bids and Tenders > Conlon Farm Garage Project.

TOWN OF PERTH SEMI-ANNUAL CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: SEASONAL/PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES The Town of Perth is currently accepting applications from responsible students and adults for seasonal and/or part-time positions that may arise within the Corporation from time to time. Applicants with civic pride, a positive attitude and an appreciation of customer service are invited to forward their resume to the undersigned no later than 12 Noon on Friday, March 17th, 2017.

Potential areas of employment include: • Conlon Farm Attendant(s) — Reporting to CS Lead Hands, will assist in parks maintenance and care. This involves weekend and evening shifts, up to 24 hours per week.

• Mowing Crew Operator(s) — To operate grass mowing/trimming equipment at the Town’s many parks, boulevards and easements.

Experience is an asset, however, training will be provided. Interested applicants are invited to submit a confidential resume outlining their experience and qualifications to the undersigned. Please indicate in a covering letter which areas you may be interested in. Each listed position requires a separate application and can be found on the Town’s website at www.perth.ca > Employment Opportunities.

These positions require working a variety of shifts which includes days, evenings and weekends. Successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory police record check. Applications received as a result of this advertisement will be kept on file for a period of twelve months.

Pierce Olynyk, Payroll Administrator Corporation of the Town of Perth 80 Gore St. East Perth, ON K7H 1H9 Phone: 613-267-3311 Ext. 2242 Email: payroll@perth.ca The Corporation of the Town of Perth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the Municipal Act 2001, and will be used only for the purpose of candidate selection. The Town of Perth will provide accommodation for individuals with accessibility needs.

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In the courts

BY DESMOND DEVOY

desmond.devoy@metroland.com

The Last Duel Park murder case is, once again, headed for a bail hearing.

A bail hearing for the accused, Andrew Kravchenko, 22, was due to be held at the Perth court house Friday, Feb. 24. Instead, the case was adjourned until Wednesday, March 8, at the Perth courthouse, 43 Drummond St. E., at 10 a.m.

Kravchenko is charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of 45-year-old James “Jake” Laverdure, who died at the Last Duel Park campground on Aug. 7, 2016. Kravchenko was arrested by the OPP on Dec. 18, 2016. The cases have not been proven in court.

Alleged hacking case A hearing will be held on Monday, March 27, at 9 a.m. in courtroom number one, to set a trial date for Kelly Denham. The case was spoken to at the Perth courthouse on Monday, Feb. 27. Denham, 28, of Smiths Falls, has been charged with the following offences:

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by the OMECC in December 2015, and scored 100 per cent.

• All water quality-testing programs meet regulations.

• All internal and external audits have been completed.

• Staff are following procedures and continue to show a commitment to continual improvement.

• Investment has been made to maintain the utility.

• Staff are trained and competent.

Pointing to the 100 per cent score, Machan said that that number “is kind of unheard of, so we are quite proud of that.”

While the utility was found to have been maintained, the report also found that “building maintenance/infrastructure continues to show its age, as equipment and structure are original (1964),” and that “there continue to be some me-

Vehicles removed from highway due to safety reasons

* Theft under $5,000 (section 334 of the Criminal Code of Canada (CCA); * Mischief over $5,000 (section 430 (1) of the CCA); * Mischief of data (section 430 (5) of the CCA); * Unauthorized use of the computer (section 342 of the CCA); * Theft in identity information (section 402.2 (2) of the CCA); and * Publication of identifying information (section 85 (3) of the Child and Family Services Act of Ontario).

The Smiths Falls Police Service alleged that Denham was responsible for posting the confidential information of 285 clients of the Family and Children’s Services of Lanark, Leeds, and Grenville on the Internet.

It is alleged that she accessed the service’s computer system to access the information, and then posted a link to one of the documents online.

None of these charges have been proven in court.

If convicted, Denham could face imprisonment of up to 10 years and/ or fines of up to $10,000.

chanical concerns,” including: • roof integrity problems; • aged heating system shortfall; • aged and leaking windows.

On the other hand, Perth is not drawing as much water as it could be from the Tay, with only a 31 per cent average daily flow, with a peak day flow of 59 per cent.

“Our water plant has a lot of room for capacity,” said Machan.

This was good news for Coun. Judy Brown. More capacity means more room for development, whereas before, development was “handcuffed” because of a lack of capacity.

“We are using our water a lot more responsibly,” said Coun. Jim Graff, looking at the daily flow numbers.

“We don’t have control of how water is used except through people’s pocketbooks,” said Machan, now that all houses are metred. “That’s why we see the most efficiencies.”

Officers of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachments, OPP East Region Highway Safety Division (HSD), OPP Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit (CMVEU)

along with members of the Min- Ontario focusing on inspections of istry of Transportation Ontario Commercial Motor Vehicles and leg(MTO) and Ministry of Finance islation enforcement.

(MOF) conducted a daytime initiaThe day's operations were part of tive March 1 in the East Region of See VEHICLES page P7

www.twp.beckwith.on.ca The meeting dates are as follows: Monday, March 13th, 2017 Monday, March 20th, 2017 Tuesday, March 21st, 2017 Tuesday, March 21st, 2017 Thursday, March 23rd, 2017

7:00 PM 7:00 PM 1:30 PM Immed. Following 2:00 PM

SUMMER STUDENT EMPLOYMENT Beckwith Township is now accepting student applications for the position of Administrative/Events Assistant responsible for administrative, financial duties and assisting with special events.

The successful candidate must be registered as a full-time student during the preceding academic year and intending to return to school on a fulltime basis during the next academic year.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a detailed resume clearly marked “Administrative/Events Assistant” prior to 4:00 p.m., March 31st, 2017 to: Cassandra McGregor, Acting Clerk Administrator

Planning Recreation Finance Public Works Heritage Comm.

Councillor Faye Campbell Reeve Richard Kidd Deputy-Reeve Sharon Mousseau Councillor Brian Dowdall Reeve Richard Kidd

BECKWITH HERITAgE SPEAKER Sunday, March 19th, 2017 • 2:00 p.m.

Brunton Community Hall, 1702 9th Line Beckwith Featuring: Marilyn Snedden ~ Sharing Stories from the Rural Schools Book Come and share your stories from a One Room School House Photos and Displays Light Refreshments will be Provided Sponsored by the Beckwith Heritage Committee

SUMMER STUDENT EMPLOYMENT BECKWITH TOWNSHIP DAY & SPORTS CAMP The Township of Beckwith is looking for energetic, creative students who have experience with children. We are looking to fill positions for the 2017 Summer Day & Sports Camp for Supervisors, Camp Councillors and Councillors in Training.

Completion of a CPR/First Aid course, while not a mandatory requirement would be beneficial.

Township of Beckwith 1702 9th Line Beckwith cmcgregor@twp.beckwith.on.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Student applicants may forward a resume to the undersigned at the Township of Beckwith Office, 1702 9th Line by NOON on May 1st, 2017.

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PERTH

MCNICOL From page P1

cottage on shores of a lake in Tay Valley, within eyesight of the McNicol residence.

In delivering his ruling, Johnston said that the burden of proof to prove the charges against McNicol, beyond a reasonable doubt, had not been met.

Many of his concerns rested on the tone of the testimony of Brother A and Little Sister.

“She was attempting to come to the aid of her brothers, to secure a conviction,” said Johnston. “She is not an unbiased witness.” He said that it was “natural,” that, in a case such as this, that “emotions run high,” but that she took a “combative tone,” with defence lawyer Michael Mavraganis, and that she would not concede points during her cross examination.

The allegations were made to the OPP in 2014, and Johnston conceded that “sexual abuse victims, for a variety of reasons, are slow to report,” their abuse. But, he noted that Little Sister’s testimony showed that people often teased Brother B about how close McNicol was to him, and that something was up.

As the judge continued his remarks about her testimony, Little Sister, sitting in the front row, hung her head, looking down.

As for Brother A, the judge described him as being “not a very good witness,” in his opinion, calling his testimony, especially under defence

cross examination, “combative, flippant, dismissive, and arrogant.” He conceded “different victims react differently. I wholeheartedly agree with that,” and that he tried to look at the evidence through that lens. However, he called Brother A’s conduct to be “at an extreme level.”

He said that he had “serious concerns about the testimony of the witness.” As Johnston said this, Brother A, seated in the second row of the court audience, his hands clasped together, rested his head on the back of the bench in front of him, looking down at the ground.

His tone changed when it came to Brother B. “(Brother B) was, compared to his brother, a better witness,” said Johnston. “His anguish appears genuine.

He made concessions in his evidence.”

He noted the level of detail in Brother B’s testimony: “the details one would think was not necessary if he was fabricating… there does not appear to be a motive (for) him to fabricate.”

However, he did note that Brother B “appears to be a reluctant witness.”

But he had other problems with Brother B’s testimony. Brother B is a father of several children, who would often come up to the lake to spend time with Little Sister. While Brother B was adamant that none of his children be allowed to sleep over at the McNicol home, or they would never be allowed to spend time with her at the lake again.

Little Sister was inconsistent, said

Johnston, in her testimony, about when this edict was given by Brother B. In fact, Brother B said that he and his wife would, themselves, sleep over at the McNicol house with their children. Brother B did “worry” about his children being under the same roof as McNicol, and would stay up “listening for creaks in the floor,” in the night, if anyone was entering the rooms where his children slept.

“One is left with the question,” asked Johnston. “Why go to the McNicol residence,” if he had concerns.

Johnston recalled that Brother B’s testimony was that he felt that there was “strength in numbers,” by having so many children on site, with their parents, and that hindsight is indeed 20/20. However, he found Brother B’s testimony “confusing at the least.”

Johnston said the court had sympathy for victims of sexual assault, that “it should not impose its values on complainants,” and that “it is not uncommon for complainants to return to their abusers. It’s not shocking. It’s not even uncommon.”

As for McNicol’s testimony, the former nurse said that he never hugged the boys when they were in bed, “not feeling it was appropriate,” but that he did rub Brother B’s back while he was in bed to calm him down. Johnston said that he agreed that this was an “odd” distinction. Unlike Brother A and Little Sister, McNicol “did testify in a non-combative manner,” and did “readily admit,” to rubbing cream on Brother A, and taking Brother B on

camping trips.

“He made those concessions,” he said. However, ‘I caution myself…not to place too much weight on demeanour alone,” since “demeanour can be misleading.”

“I am left with serious questions,”

said Johnston.

“It could be true at the end of the day,” but stressed that the “standard of proof were not met.”

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the 2017 ongoing OPP Highway Safety Plan, to ensure the safety of all people using the highways.

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Copies of the Request forTender (RFT) may be picked up at the Township of Lanark Highlands Municipal Office and may also be found on theTownship website.

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OPINION

Connected to your community

The shiny, wacky Interwebs

I

think I hate the Interwebs. Sometimes. Except for when I don’t.

This could be (yet another) column about Trump and the online carnage that ensues every time he takes his phone into the bathroom with him, but I’ll try to broaden it a bit.

(Aside: The only other time I have composed words about an American president with such frequency was during the George Dubya era. I have to say, with his recent interviews about the importance of a free press and religious freedom and tolerance, I’m almost thinking of Dubya with fondness.

Shudder.)

Arguably we have reached the point of no return when it comes to online connectivity. Sure, there is something attractive sometimes about going offline — and off grid, for that matter — but the world I navigate and the work I do would leave me behind pretty quickly.

Lately I have harped on the importance of understanding where your information is coming from and verifying facts, etc. We’re seeing this phenomenon in action with the whole fake news/ alternative facts thing. It’s always been there, you know. Biases and slants have always been a part of communicating, but it’s completely in our faces now every time we look at a screen.

I found a great quote on Facebook just before I sat down to write this column: “We are drowning in information while starving for wisdom.” It is attributed to American scientist E.O. Wilson in 1998, and the person who posted it on Facebook pondered whether this could be a tag line for our age. Interestingly, a little further Interwebs research (I know … irony) revealed the quote continues with “The world henceforth will be run by synthesizers, people able to put together the right information at the right time, think critically about it, and make important choices wisely.”

That does seem to be the case.

I have found lately that it has been really important to take my own advice about understanding where information comes from, and I don’t just mean the tidal wave of material that is being generated by and about the Excited States of America.

You may recall, for example, I have had some medical stuff going on lately with irritated appendages and a noisy little space alien wreaking havoc in my ear and head. I have said this before and it has never been more true: Avoid researching medical stuff on the Inter-

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webs. It will say you are going to die, no matter what it actually says, and then you will feel yucky.

Yes, research is important, but never ever jump to conclusions about things.

Always ask someone who may have an actual edumacation about things like medicine before guessing that you have a space alien stuck in your brain … unless you like lying awake at night worrying (sleep is for the weak).

In short, having access to tonnes of information is a wonderful thing for sure, as long as we know how to use it well.

Along the “things are not always as they seem” theme is the social aspect of the Interwebs. I’m not going to pretend to have done extensive research on this, but I have heard it said and I think it’s Jennifer Westendorp/Metroland probably somewhat safe to state that The annual Seedy Sunday event was held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 244, in Perth on March 5. the rise in social media has had some impact on our mental well-being — The event is an opportunity for local green-thumbs to gear up for growing season. Pictured, Emilie and and not always in a good way. It’s easy Graham Dollar search through one of the seed bins. to feel inadequate when people are choosing the shiniest things about their lives to post for the world to see.

Sometimes the flood of inspirational and motivational messages populatlove March, and not just never see her get upset or angry and ing social media can be hard to take if because I’m Irish and St. she always tries her best. you’re feeling uninspired and unmotiPatrick’s Day falls in there, Recently she signed on with some vated. I think of people with chronic new sponsors – CP was one of them, pain or anxiety or depression trying to or that it’s my birthday month and if you see her on television or on face a day with a “your own happiness although, both these events enable me social media, she wears that logo on her Weir View is entirely up to you” message twinkling to enjoy a bit of an Irish coffee blend. shirts. Coming from this railroading on a screen. It sure might not seem pos- It’s all about sports, really.

Hockey playoffs begin locally. The the weekend. Their best finish would town, she also has family members sible (I’m more of a “just keep swimming” kind of girl. Sometimes you have Perth Blue Wings, even though they be seventh place, and a quarterfinal who have worked for the rail company. to swim through murky water, and it’s won the Robinson Division of the series with the Ottawa Jr. Senators. And the Canadian Pacific Women’s CCHL2, they will have their hands If they drop to eighth spot, they will Open will be held at the Ottawa Hunt OK to feel yucky about it).

Remember … not everything is as full with the Athens Aeros in their be playing against the Carleton Place and Golf Club in late August and it seems. Consider where things are best-of-seven quarterfinal series. Canadians, who won the pennant. Brooke will be competing in that one. coming from. Think of E.O. Wilson’s Unfortunately, game one highlights A ninth place finish, and they’ll be She’s heading west now to take part in words and don’t drown in information were not available from the kick-off golfing – provided the greens firm up the Founders Cup in Phoenix, Arizona from March 16 to 19; the Kia Classic … strive for wisdom. Put together the Tuesday, March 7, but their next a little and lose some ice. things you need to make important game will be Thursday in Athens, and And speaking of golf, our Brooke in Carlsbad, California from March Friday they will host game three. All Henderson – I think we can all agree 23 to 26 and the ANA Inspiration choices wisely.

Moreover, unplug sometimes. Drink Perth games have 8 p.m. start times. that she is “our Brooke” – seems to from March 30 to April 2 in Rancho CCHL’s Smiths Falls Jr. A Bears be peaking after her Asian swing. Mirage, California. Last year, Brooke tea. Do karate. Speak to actual people and see their actual faces. Go outside. are not out yet. They have chosen She had a fourth place finish over the had a great showing in all three of the month of March to give their weekend at the HSBC Women’s Open these tournaments. She was fourth at Breathe.

Coincidentally, E.O. Wilson also fans a collective heart attack, as in Singapore. I think Brooke has more the Founders Cup; and finished 10th said: “Nature holds the key to our es- they have yet to make the playoffs. than inspired us. She’s certainly a role at both the Kia Classic and at the thetic, intellectual, cognitive and even They have three games left, all on the model for many. She’s humble and See COLUMN page P9 road. We won’t know their fate until kind, and she always has a smile. You spiritual satisfaction.”

I

March Madness begins - or ends LAURIE WEIR

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Le t ters to the Editor

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Reader desperate for new Rideau Lakes leadership Dear Editor,

What Rideau Lakes Township needs is a populist political revolution which unseats many of its establishment politicians.

This is not a far-fetched idea, as such movements are now taking place in Britain, France, the Netherlands, and the United States. In each of these countries, the people have been browbeaten to the point that they became involved in the political process to say enough is enough!

From my view as a citizen-observer of township council meetings, Jeff Banks, Arie Hoogenboom, and Claire Gunnewick stand out as effective representatives of the common people.

Each regularly challenge the status quo

pushed by the ruling elites on council.

Late in 2016, Jeff Banks challenged Mayor Holman to support hiring an ombudsman to determine why $1.18 million dollars were hidden off the books (a hidden deficit) by proclaiming that he would personally finance the first $2,000 of the endeavour.

Banks, along with Hoogenboom, and Gunnewick were each instrumental in fighting to get the information released, while Mayor Ron Holman, from my vantage point, worked to keep things under wraps. This is not transparency.

The ombudsman has now completed his job, and was set to release his report to a closed session of council on March 6, where councillors could

dig into the findings and assign blame.

Curiously, the meeting has now been rescheduled to March 13, a date which some staff knew Coun. Banks would be away on vacation.

Coun. Banks, like the good pitbullfor-the-people that he is, would have nothing of it. He demanded that the closed session be held when he could attend. That council eventually put this request to a vote is laughable. Another establishment political move.

Councillors Banks, Hoogenboom, Gunnewick, and Livingston voted to wait to release the ombudsman’s findings until Coun. Banks could be present.

Councillors Doug Good, Bob Lavoie, Linda Carr, Ron Pollard, and

Mayor Holman voted against (Cathy Monk was absent).

The establishment wins again (5-4)!

Surprise, surprise!

Of course, the icing on the cake at this meeting was the newly released information that Lower Beverley Park has been carrying a “hidden” $116,000 deficit since 2015. One wonders what other surprises would be unearthed, should a new administration be elected in 2018.

In Rideau Lakes Township, we are ready for a change.

Our township is desperate for a competent, transparent, majority leadership which exists to serve its residents.

Scott Warren, Elgin

a tornado in the pool. Bailey Andison swims at the University of Denver, and was recently at the Summit League championships in Indianapolis where she broke all of her own PBs and earned an impressive string of golf medals – six in total! She was recently named to the All Star Team for her impressive finishes in the 800 freestyle relay, 200 IM, 400 medley relay, 400 IM, 100 IM, 400 freestyle relay.

High school winter sports recently wrapped up with county and eastern

Ontario championships for teams from Perth and District Collegiate Institute – that junior boys basketball team will be a power house for a few years with their EOSSAA gold medal achievement.

The Nichols brothers from Smiths Falls and District Collegiate Institute were all medal winners at EOSSAA wrestling championships with Chase and Owen heading to provincials after their gold medals. Youngest brother, Evan, ended with a bronze medal. But it was PDCI’s Rachel Needham, who,

after finishing third at EOSSAA in the 64kg weight class, finished fifth overall at OFSAA. Our curling teams were also making our hometowns proud, with a team from St. John Catholic High School earning silver at their provincial showdown, the Gore Mutual. There is another team from Perth heading to the U18 provincials this month, and we wish them the best.

These youth are sure making us and their families proud. Well done.

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ANA Inspiration tournament. After I post Brooke’s golf stories to our website and our social media pages, I enjoy reading the comments. One particular comment (I changed it a bit, but the meaning is the same) summed it up perfectly – Is it odd that I’m proud of her like she was my daughter, and she’s not even my child? I don’t think that’s odd at all.

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Reader appreciates support of dieticians DEAR EDITOR,

In recent weeks I have read articles in the paper concerning the discontinuation of the Perth and District Diabetic Education Program at the Perth site of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital. An excellent program run

by Barb Perrin, diabetic nurse educator, the dietician and more recently included some input from the physio department as well. It has been available to the public for over 25 years, but will cease to be available the end of March 2017.

First of all, thank you to the Perth hospital for providing this valuable program and the handout material free of charge to all who attended all these years.

Naturally there have been ongoing expenses, which the hospital has absorbed. We are all aware of budgets and the people who are responsible for making decisions on how to wisely use the money available to provide the best care possible.

Unfortunately this cut back will be felt by many people.

I have witnessed firsthand the quality of this program, and heard from many others who attended it. But it was not simply the two-day program, there was contact prior to it by a phone call and people were encouraged and did return for one on one appointments to refresh what they had learned or make adjustments to the management of their diabetes on an ongoing basis. This will be greatly missed.

It is fine to say another program provider will pick up and take over and that is good, but it will not be the same.

How can you replace the dedication, the commitment, the high level of knowledge, the professionalism, the love of her job and going that extra mile for the people she has helped as provided by Barb Perrin and the dieticians?

What a lucky community we are. Thanks ladies.

While we may not be able to reverse the decision, perhaps people can write or call the Perth hospital and express their appreciation to the president and CEO Bev McFarlane, the board of directors and to the ladies who taught this program.

Sincerely Dianne Adam, Lanark

SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF RIDEAU LAKES Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on April 6, 2017, at the Rideau Lakes Municipal Office, 1439 County Road 8, Delta Ontario.

The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Rideau Lakes Municipal Office, 1439 County Road 8, Delta.

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DEAR EDITOR,

We would like to thank our neighbours and complete strangers that helped us Feb. 18.

Two of our horses broke the gate to their paddock and were running on Highway 7 in the Brooke area. If it had not been for the assistance of all that stopped, put on their four-way flashers to warn other motorists on the highway and turned the horses around it could have made a dangerous situation even worse for both drivers and our horses.

Dark-coloured horses running at the side of a busy highway at night is a dangerous situation that requires the immediate action of many people.

We would like to add a special thank you to the Lanark County OPP constables that followed up to make sure that our horses were back home and safely in the barn.

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Roll No. 08 31 831 051 15501 0000; 4001 McCann Rd., Portland; PIN 44279-0072 (LT); Part Lots 28 and 29 Concession 1 Bastard designated Part 1 Plan 28R2844; Rideau Lakes; File No. 15-12 Minimum Tender Amount: $14,359.62 Roll No. 08 31 831 056 16300 0000; 50 King St., Delta; PIN 44115-0383(LT); Part Lot 12 Block D Plan 153 as in LR344194; Rideau Lakes; File No. 15-14 Minimum Tender Amount: $23,700.48 Roll No. 08 31 831 056 32104 0000; PIN 44115-0199 (LT); Part Lot 28 Concession 8 Bastard designated Part 4 Plan 28R8045; Rideau Lakes; File No. 15-15 Minimum Tender Amount: $7,892.02 Roll No. 08 31 836 041 00551 0000; PIN 44282-0113 (LT); Part Lot 4 Concession 1 South Crosby designated Part 49 Plan R135 T/W LR201978; S/T spousal interest in LR132993; Rideau Lakes; File No. 15-16 Minimum Tender Amount: $5,287.55 Roll No. 08 31 836 041 19101 0000; PIN 44291-0233(LT); Part Lot 5 Concession 6 South Crosby as in LR28473; S/T executions 91-0008713, 91-0008783, 91-0008967, if enforceable; Rideau Lakes; File No. 15-17 Minimum Tender Amount: $9,263.48

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Roll No. 08 31 836 046 51107 0000; PIN 44107-0072(LT); Part Lot 16 Concession 9 South Crosby designated Part 4 Plan 28R4311; T/W LR146930 except T/W over Part 3 Plan 28R4311; S/T debts in LR146930, S/T interest in LR146930; Rideau Lakes; File No. 15-20 Minimum Tender Amount: $9,631.72

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Roll No. 08 31 836 051 08206 0000; Burts Camp Rd.; PIN 44285-0052 (LT); Part Lot 20 Concession 5 South Crosby as in 8S3198; Rideau Lakes; File No. 15-21 Minimum Tender Amount: $6,746.13

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Roll No. 08 31 836 051 11101 0000; PIN 44287-0155(LT); Island 243 in Indian Lake Deposited Plan 86 South Crosby aka Salmon Island & Guard Island; Rideau Lakes; File No. 15-22 Minimum Tender Amount: $11,005.07 Roll No. 08 31 836 051 16746 0000; PIN 44288-0223 (LT); Part Block C Plan 346 and Part Lot 20 Concession 9 South Crosby designated Part 5 Plan 28R3471; T/W LR213313; Rideau Lakes; File No. 15-24 Minimum Tender Amount: $5,963.86 Roll No. 08 31 839 049 01603 0000; PIN 44261-0195(LT); Part Lot 6 Concession 1 North Crosby as in LR54326 except the easement therein; S/T LR54326; Rideau Lakes; File No. 15-27 Minimum Tender Amount: $11,023.33 Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount.

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Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to, crown interests, environmental contamination, road access, or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold.

Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.

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This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes, HST if applicable and the relevant land transfer tax.

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Minister: Rev. Gerald A. Kerr, BA, MLIS, MDiv, MPS Director of Music: Brad Mills, B.Mus., A.R.C.C.O.

Sunday, March 12th, 2017- 10 am service Second Sunday in Lent

The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.

For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, visit: www.OntarioTaxSales.ca or if no internet access available, contact:

Sunday School and Nursery 25 Gore Street West, Perth 613-267-2973 www.stpauls-uc-perth.org Connected to Your Community - P10 - Thursday, March 9, 2017

Dave Schur Deputy Treasurer The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes 1439 County Road 8 Delta ON K0E 1G0 (613) 928-2251 Ext. 229 www.twprideaulakes.on.ca/

Perth Royal Canadian Legion's Public Speaking Contest winners move on

BY TERRY O’HEARN

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The Perth Royal Canadian Legion Branch 244 Public Speaking Contest took place on Sunday, Feb. 19, with the following winners: In the Primary Division — Gavin Peden, the Stewart School, first place; Ella McLenaghan, St. John Catholic Elementary, second place; Charlie Morrison, Queen Elizabeth, third place. Honourable mention to Reagan Frizell, St. John; Lucas Lytle, Glen Tay; Rylee Andre, N. Elmsley. Junior Division — Fisher Horn, the Stewart School, first place; Nate McLenaghan, St. John Catholic Elementary, second place; Liam Cunniffe, Queen Elizabeth, third place. Honourable mention to Nicola Cunniffe, Queen Elizabeth; Ella McCormick, Glen Tay; Chloe Nagle, N. Elmsley. The contest is part of the legion's Youth and Education program, and is meant to give young people an opportunity to speak in public, and the individual chooses their own subject matter for the address. Speakers participate at their local branch, and successful speakers from that level then compete at Zone G6 level. Successful Zone level speakers move on to District G finals.

Shown are winners in the Legion Public Speaking Contest.

Primary Division in front row, left to right: Lucas Lytle, Reagan Frizell, Ella McLenaghan, Charlie Morrison, Rylee Andre, (missing Gavin Peden). Back row, Junior Division: Liam Cunniffe, Nate McLenaghan, Chloe Nagle, Ella McCormick, Fisher Horn, and Nicola Cunniffe.

Branch 244 News The Tay River Lounge is hosting a St. Patrick’s Party on Friday, March 17 from 3 to 7 p.m. with Irish, East Coast, and country music by Clarence Fralic and friends Larry Paul, Ed Ashton and Eric Labelle.

Cover charge is $5.00, and everyone is welcome.

Gary Fournier reports that Zone G6 mixed darts is being held March 25 in Carleton Place, and there is a sign-up sheet with details in the Tay River Lounge.

Days of Yore …

From the Perth Courier dated Nov. 10, 1966. Part of the obituary for John Francis O’Gorman: “Keenly interested in the welfare of others he has served continuously since 1945 as field representative for the R.C.A.F. Benevolent Fund and in 1949 was awarded the Certificate of Merit for his ef-

forts on behalf of R.C.A.F. veterans. A member of the Royal Canadian Legion he was very active in the acquiring of the Matheson House for the headquarters of Perth Branch in 1946 and he served on the executive as treasurer for many years. He was also a member of the Rideau Wing 43 R.C.A.F. association.”

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From the Anglotopia Magazine online, about the Royal Navy: “Clean water was hard to get out in the middle of the ocean, so sailors’ supply of rum wasn’t a luxury, it was a necessity. Sailors received a daily ration of rum, known as ‘grog,’ that was pretty

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Tay Valley Township seeks three energetic students for the following summer opportunities: Clerk’s Assistant (1 Position) Reporting to the Clerk, the Clerk’s Assistant will 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 1st, 2017 (for approximately 17 weeks). The wage rate is $12.35 per hour based on a 35 hour work week (2017 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 7th, 2017 to: Tay Valley Township Attn: Clerk 217 Harper Road

high in alcohol content at 70-80%. Eventually, the Navy started to dilute it with water and citrus, the latter helping to combat scurvy. There was legend that when Admiral Nelson was mortally wounded in battle, he asked for his body to be brought back to England in a rum cask. Occasionally, the sailors would partake of rum from the cask, leading Royal Navy rum to have the nickname ‘Nelson’s Blood.'”

The Royal Canadian Navy followed the same traditions.

Don’t forget our websites: www.rcl244.com and www.hallofremembrance.ca. Facebook: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 244.

Perth, ON K7H 3C6 or e-mail: clerk@tayvalleytwp.ca

Tay Valley Township is an equal opportunity employer, committed to ensuring all candidates are able to participate in the interview process fully and equally. If contacted for employment, please let us know if you require any accommodations to ensure you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment and selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest and only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Personal information collected from applications is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and will be used to determine qualifications for employment. Questions about the collection of Information should be directed to the Clerk at the address indicated above.

EXHIBIT OPENING OF INDIGENOUS ARTIFACTS Tay Valley Township invites you to attend the Opening of an Exhibit of Indigenous Artifacts on Saturday, March 25th, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Tay Valley Township Municipal Office, 217 Harper Road, Perth.

For at least 10,000 years, the Omamiwinini (Algonquin) have called this area home. Come and learn about their history from artifacts found in several areas of Tay Valley Township. Enjoy some snacks and meet your neighbours.

The Opening Ceremony begins at 1:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The artifacts will be celebrated with song, drumming, prayers and history presented by Francine Desjardins (Lanark Drum Circle), Larry McDermott (Ambassador for the Shabot Obaadjiwan First Nation), and Brenda Kennett (Archaeologist, Past Recovery).

For more information call 613-267-5353 or email planningassistant@tayvalleytwp.ca.

Tay Valley Township’s Public Works Department would like to remind all residents that reduced load restrictions (5 tonnes per axle) were in force on all Township roads effective Monday, March 6th, 2017 to approximately mid-May.

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS “TAY VALLEY GUIDE” The Corporation of Tay Valley Township is seeking quotations from qualified vendors for the design, print and mailing of the 2018 edition of the Tay Valley Guide, the Township’s annual informational publication.

Submissions will be received at the Municipal Office, at the address indicated below, until 1:00 p.m. local time, on Thursday, March 30th, 2017. Submissions will be opened, in public, at the Municipal Office immediately following closing.

A copy of the RFQ can be found on the Township website at www.tayvalleytwp.ca .

For further information contact: Amanda Mabo, Clerk Tay Valley Township, 217 Harper Road Perth, Ontario K7H 3C6 T: 613-267-5353 Ext. 130 • Email: clerk@tayvalleytwp.ca • www.tayvalleytwp.ca

TAY VALLEY TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT Public meeting: 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 in the Council Chambers, 217 Harper Road, for a site-specific amendment for: White, Part Lot 25, Concession 8 Geographic Township of North Burgess The application applies to a 0.73 ha parcel located at 200 Pike Lake Route 13A. The purpose of this amendment is to change the zoning of the property from Seasonal Residential (RS) to Residential Limited Services Exception-159 (RLS-159). The effect of the amendment is to permit the demolition of a cottage at 5.2 meters from Pike Lake and construction of a new dwelling and septic system with access on a private road, at a setback of 15 meters.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION is available through the Planning Department during regular business hours from Monday to Friday, 613-267-5353, including information on participating in the zoning amendment process and appeals.

DATED AT TAY VALLEY TOWNSHIP THIS 9th day of March, 2017.

Amanda Mabo, Clerk

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Exhibit featuring indigenous artifacts of Tay Valley goes on display

Tay Valley Township invites you to attend the opening of an exhibit of indigenous artifacts on Saturday, March 25, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Tay Valley Township Municipal Office, 217 Harper Rd., just west of Perth.

For at least 10,000 years, the Omàmiwininì (Algonquin) have called this area home.

Their history is evidenced by artifacts found in several areas of Tay Valley Township and local watersheds. Tools for fishing, hunting and woodworking, cooking pots for campsites — these found objects and fragments all contribute to the story of the gathering places and activities of indigenous societies over thousands of years.

“Artifacts should be available for public viewing,” says Mireille LaPointe, Chief of the Ardoch Algonquin First Nation. “They encourage everyone to inform themselves on the creators of these artifacts, and so, they nurture education; and with greater knowledge comes deeper understanding … maybe even dialogue.”

Reeve Keith Kerr says, “Tay Valley Township is honoured to display a small collection of artifacts and contribute to the larger conversation.” The arti-

tion with the township.

In “10,000 years of the Algonquin Drum Beat Upon the Land,” Larry McDermott will speak about both oral and western history of the Algonquin presence in this area. He will discuss some highlights from the early contact period until now, including British and Canadian policies, Algonquin and other indigenous decisions that created the Canada we know today and how our history influences our shared discussion as we move toward Reconciliation. Mr. McDermott currently serves as ambassador for the Shabot Obaadjiwan First Nation; he served as an elected municipal official for 28 years in various roles.

Brenda Kennett, principal with Past Recovery Archaeological Services, will talk about “The Omàmiwininì and their Ancestors: Archaeological Glimpses into the Settlement of Tay Submitted Valley Township.” Brenda worked in Indigenous pipes and tools found at sites near Bobs Lake Ontario, Newfoundland, the Canadi-

an Arctic and the Atacama Desert of northern Chile, before returning home to Lanark County and its historical sites.

The book At Home in Tay Valley, a history of indigenous peoples and European settlers, will be available for purchase. Proceeds from book sales go to a scholarship for a student graduating from Perth and District Collegiate Institute

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and Upper Rideau Lake date from over 3,000 years ago. facts can be viewed in the lobby of the municipal office. They are on loan from the Perth Museum and Past Recovery Archaeological Services, and the collection was curated by Brenda Kennett, principal archeologist with Past Recovery.

The opening ceremony begins at 1 p.m. in the council chambers. The artifacts will be

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Hallelujah! Presbyterian Church marks 200 years of worship in Perth area Desmond Devoy

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The Presbyterian Church will be celebrating 200 years of worship in Perth this month.

A special anniversary service will be held on Sunday, March 12, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1 Drummond St. W., one day after the first recorded Presbyterian service in Perth on March 11, 1817. It’s also the anniversary of the consecration of St. Andrew’s in 1928, five years to the day that the former church site burned in a fire.

The featured speaker will be Rev. Barry Carr, moderator of the Presbytery of Lanark and Renfrew, who also preaches at the Presbyterian Church in Carleton Place. Carr will also official the holy communion service. The guest musicians for the occasion will be the Portland Pealers, a hand bell choir that operates out of the United Church in Portland.

Dinner will follow in the church hall, at a cost of $10 a ticket. Children 12 and under are $5. Dinner music will be provided by the Lanark Fiddlers.

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Thursday, March 9, by calling 613-267-2481, or by emailing standrewsperth@bellnet.ca.

According to church elder Rob Allen, there used to be as many as four Presbyterian congregations in Perth. Back in November, “I mentioned it … (that) we’re having a 200th anniversary. We can’t just let it go,” he said, during an interview at his Lombardy home.

The first services were done by lay church members. Before the arrival of the first minister, or for outlying areas, laity performed certain rites of the church, such as weddings or burials.

“Anybody could do a burial,” said Allen.

The United Church was formed by the merger of Congregationalists, Methodists, and many Presbyterians in 1925, but, Allen pointed out that, on many church deeds in Perth, they are referred to as “the continuing Presbyterian Church.”

Which is not to say that the hand of Christian brotherly love was not extended between United and Presbyterian churches in town.

“In times past, each one has invited the other,” on special oc-

casions. One church would shut down on the Sunday, and join the other church in worship. “I don’t know when the last time that happened … (But) they would be invited.”

The current church building came into being after the original church — which used to sit beside the Perth courthouse, where the court parking lot is now — burned down in 1923.

The Presbyterian Church hall was located near the Drummond and Foster Street intersection, so, the church was relocated there (the former church hall is now an apartment and office building.)

In years past, Allen admitted that “attendance-wise, the congregation used to be bigger,” he said. There were as many as 60 children in the Sunday School.

Now, “if you had 10, that would be a big whopper.”

Currently, there are no plans for any other events at the church to mark the 200th anniversary.

“It used to be a whole weekend,” of celebration, he said, of anniversaries past. But, “at least it’s being recognized.”

tory compiled by Allen: “The Rev. William Bell (associate Presbyterian minister) emigrated from Scotland to Perth, becoming Perth’s first Protestant clergyman. He and his family sailed from Scotland in the spring of 1817, arriving in Quebec on June 2. From Brockville, he walked to Perth, leaving his pregnant wife and six young children, aged three to 11, with their few possessions, to come by wagon, the following day, June 24, 1817.

The first church service was conducted in an upper room of Adamson’s Inn (the “Red House” at 55 Craig St.) on July 29, 1817. The first Presbyterian church building, located at the corner of Halton and Drummond Streets, was first used in July of 1819.

Demand for ministry connected to the Church of Scotland eventually developed and, in November 1830, Rev. Thomas Clarke Wilson held his first meeting to establish St. Andrew’s Church. In May 1857, sessions of both St. Andrew (moderator: Rev. William Bain) and the First Presbyterian (moderator: Rev. William Church history Bell), met to unite the two conAccording to a church his- gregations.

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St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, located at Drummond Street West and North Street, will be celebrating its 200th anniversary on March 12.

St. Andrews’ first church building was erected in 1832, was rebuilt and remodelled in 1898, and the “new” St. Andrew was opened and dedicated on Feb. 26, 1899. It was destroyed by fire on March 11, 1923. Perth’s town council offered free use of the town hall, in which divine service could be held. The Baptist Church also offered accommodation.

Before the fire, the congrega-

tion had purchased the bank building at the corner of Foster and Drummond Streets, to be used as a church hall. This (hall) was renovated and consecrated as the sanctuary on Dec. 16, 1923, subsequent to the fire.

In 1927, construction began on our current building at Drummond and North Streets, and was consecrated on March 11, 1928 (five years to the day of the fire.)”

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Natural therapy clinic in Perth now open A new natural therapy clinic, BodiBoost, is now open for business in Perth, located at 48 Wilson St., Suite 4. Owners Val Dyer and Shirley Lotz are hosting a grand opening March 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The clinic offers solutions to reduce signs of aging that mark significant changes in the performance of our bodies.

“BodiBoost supports pro-aging by promoting a healthy lifestyle practice, use of non-invasive technologies and applying a variety of natural health and beauty treatments, leaving you feeling refreshed and renewed,” noted

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BodiBoost Natural Therapy and Beauty Clinic introduce a one stop concept clinic for “boosting” the body to reach and maintain optimum health.

The experienced team of health practitioners, consultants and clinicians meet with you to develop a personal treatment profile. With commitment to slight lifestyle modification, results are long lasting, giving you the gift of renewed luster and vitality.

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More than a cosmetic procedure, acupuncture is a process of rejuvenation and revitalization that helps the face and the body look and feel younger.

Visit us at www.bodiboostclinic.com to meet the health management team. Email bodiboostclinic@gmail.com or to book your free consultation, call 1-613-267-8035.

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Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the Municipal Act S.O. 2001, c 25, as amended, of a Special Meeting of Council to be held Monday, March 13, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at the Municipal Office in Chantry. The Meeting is being held to receive, in Closed Session, the Ombudsman report with regards to the 2008-2014 accumulated deficit as per Sections 223.14(2) and 239(3)(b) of the Municipal Act. www.twprideaulakes.on.ca

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Blue Wings ready for tough quarter-final CCHL2 series with Athens Aeros Game 3 sees Blue Wings at Perth arena tomorrow, March 10, at 8 p.m.

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Get ready, get set and here we go!

Let the CCHL2 playoff run begin.

The Perth Blue Wings (number 1 seed) will host the Athens Aeros (number four seed) in a best-of-seven quarter-final series in the Richardson Division after the Aeros defeated the Westport Rideaus in a wild card showdown, two games to one.

The series started Tuesday in Perth, and Game 2 is tonight in Athens. The series returns to Perth Friday night.

Perth head coach Michael McLean said it’s nice to be back on the ice after 10 days of practise.

“You can practise only so much until the players are sick of the coaches

and the coaches get sick of the players,” he said with a grin. “It will be a great matchup and a great series.”

Last year was the start of rekindling a once fantastic local hockey rivalry, he noted.

“Athens is one of the faster teams in the CCHL2 so they are always a threat in both ends of the ice,” McLean said.

“I believe we need to play a very uptempo game. Move our feet and use our speed.”

Keys to winning this series are mental discipline, keeping out of the penalty box, and “specialty teams will play a huge factor in this series.”

Athens has good depth and their goaltending is excellent, as they will look to Charles Grimard, William Rawski and Bennett Oxborough to

cover the crease. Grimard is coming off the wild card series with a 7-3 victory in the deciding game on Saturday night.

The Blue Wings will have to tame

“They are well coached and play hard and with discipline,” said McLean of their opponents. “We need to keep our shifts shorter than normal and have everyone on our team ‘doing their job’ on a game-by-game basis.

“You can practise only so There is no room for any passengers time of year.” much until the players are at this McLean said with the added playoff pressure, the focus should be on sick of the coaches and the fundamentals as that’s what got the coaches get sick of the them here in the first place.

“We won 39 games this past season players.”

— one shift at a time — 75 shifts a Blue Wings head coach Michael McLean game,” he said. “Nothing more complicated than that. Winning shifts the Aeros firepower in Dylan Stacey means win one-on-one battles; battles who had a hat trick in the Saturday for the puck, finishing your checks, win. And former Blue Wing, Anthony winning face-offs, blocking shots, killScattolon had two goals for Athens. ing penalties, moving your feet, driv-

ing to the hard areas on the ice for scoring opportunities.

“As the great Rocket Richard once said: ‘Hockey is a simple game; one puck, two players. Who wants it more?’ I agree 100 per cent. Battle.

Battle. Battle. We will be counting on our goaltending to be outstanding.

You can't win in the playoffs without outstanding leadership and outstanding goaltending.”

Schedule * March 7, 8 p.m. in Perth * March 9, 7:30 p.m. in Athens * March 10, 8 p.m. in Perth * March 12, 7:30 p.m. in Athens * March 14, 8 p.m. in Perth * March 16, 7:30 p.m. in Athens * March 17, 8 p.m. in Perth

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Curlers off to provincials

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The local U18 girls curling team won the A side of the provincial qualifier on the weekend in Arnprior with a 4-0 record. They now move onto provincials in Hamilton on March 22 to 26 to compete against the top seven (eight in total) teams in the province. The winning team from there will go to nationals in Muncton in April. This team has a good shot to represent the province. Picture left to right: Kayla Gray, Chelsea Ferrier, Morgan Typhair and Mikayla Gemmill.

The Elliot Street Clinic is pleased to welcome Dr. James Simpson and Dr. Shawn Liu to Perth. They will be assuming the care of Dr. Derek Tyrrell’s patients upon his retirement from Family Practice on September 1st, 2017. Unfortunately the new physicians will not be able to accept any new patients in addition to Dr. Tyrrell’s.

Dr. Tyrrell would like to thank the many families in the area for their friendship and support over the last 35 years!

The Elliot Street Clinic 12 Elliot Street, Perth, ON 613-267-1660

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SPRING LEAGUE BASKETBALL

Our spring league is mostly game play. There is a skill warm-up and a skill progression taught each week followed by game time. The cost of $100 includes six sessions of basketball, a spring league t-shirt and pizza party. Please pay in advance by a cheque payable to Perth Tigers Basketball. Send payment to: 8 Inverness Avenue, Perth, ON, K7H 3G6 Junior Small Ball: Tuesdays, 5:45-6:45pm @ PDCI, March 21 - April 25, for boys and girls born in 2009, 2010 Senior Small Ball: Tuesdays, 6:45-7:45pm @ PDCI, March 21 - April 25, for boys and girls born in 2007, 2008 Minor Bantam: Tuesdays at Stewart School, 5:45-6:45pm, March 21 - April 25, for boys and girls born in 2005, 2006 Bantam: Wednesdays at PDCI, 5:45-6:45pm, March 22 - April 26, for boys and girls born in 2003, 2004 To register: email Kevin at kjbellamy@sympatico.ca or call 613-812-1149

Perth Physiotherapy Wellness Centre & Fitness Studio opens in town

When Cathy James was recovering from a microdiscectomy back surgery last fall, she wanted to set out on a recovery phase that would promote healing, build her strength and, ultimately, boost her confidence.

She found all that at the Perth Physiotherapy Wellness Centre & Fitness Studio.

Cathy met with owner and registered physiotherapist Catherine Ball, who encouraged her throughout the recovery and set up a plan to assist with it.

“We want our clients to know that they don’t have to live in pain and can see beyond the injury,” Catherine explains. “Our staff provides that expertise and tools to help assist with that journey.”

Cathy was assigned specific exercises to complete as well as laser therapy treatment to promote the scar’s healing.

Cathy’s confidence increased when she saw the plan Catherine set out for her.

“I honestly felt like I was part of the Perth Physiotherapy family when I walked through their doors for each appointment,” said Cathy. “They all knew my situation and made me feel at ease. I wouldn’t be where I am today without their help.”

Today, Cathy is swimming and she also takes Catherine’s weekly Pilates class to help build up her strength.

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The Perth Physiotherapy Wellness Centre & Fitness Studio opened in Perth on March 1 with an open house.

Staff was on hand to provide tours, introduce themselves and outline the programs, services and memberships available at Perth Physiotherapy. The new facility is located at 1861 Rogers Road in Perth. Pictured, (right) Catherine Ball stands outside the new facility with Sean McAdoo of McAdoo Construction, who constructed the building.

“We don’t just want our clients’ antee to enhance their experience and New building for Perth Physiotherapy journey to wrap up once they’ve re- quality of life through our continuing With that philosophy, The Perth covered from an injury, that’s just the care model.”

Physiotherapy Wellness Centre & Fitbeginning,” said Catherine. “We guarness Studio will open its new doors on

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Rogers Road in Perth.

The staff will bring an advanced multidisciplinary approach to total body health, which will now include occupational therapy and registered acupuncture on top of its current services including physiotherapy, registered massage therapy and more. The brand-new, 4,500-square-foot facility will address multiple aspects of physical health and wellness.

“We’ve put together an experienced and friendly team that want to help each client live their best life,” says Catherine. “Our clients will have access to a range of services to address multiple aspects of physical health and wellness. While our services range, our quality of care provided does not.

That’s our core value, and we work with each client to develop a plan that meets their needs.”

The team also includes fitness instructors who will lead classes and personal training sessions in their state-of-the-art fitness studio. Fitness classes include Schwinn indoor cycling, HIIT, Yoga, Pilates, TRX, boot camp and more.

The community attended the Perth Physiotherapy Wellness Centre & Fitness Studio’s Open House on March 1. The new facility is located at 1861 Rogers Rd. in Perth.

Learn more at www.perthphysiotherapy.ca or give them a call at 613267-6789.

Interactive series of workshops on offer In celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday, The Table Community Food Centre is offering a series of community kitchen programs co-led by community members who are indigenous, new Canadians, and visible minorities. In each of the eight monthly Flavours From Your Neighbours sessions, members of the Perth and area community will share their diverse food cultures, food traditions and food-related stories with program participants.

The program will offer a unique opportunity for the Perth community to expand their awareness and appreciation of the indigenous heritage of the area, as well as the growing diversity of cultural backgrounds among our neighbours.

It will offer an opportunity to engage in these cultures and try the foods that are not as visible or available in Perth as they may be in the city.

Community kitchen co-ordinator Aisha Toor explains, “The sessions are designed to be interactive, with community members cooking along with the session leaders, learning about new

cooking techniques and flavours, and getting to know their neighbours.”

Throughout the year-long program, The Table will collect stories, recipes and photos for a cookbook that will be published at the end of the program.

The first session of Flavours From Your Neighbours featured Mexican cooking on March 4, and the second will feature Moroccan foods on April 1.

This program is made possible by the community fund for Canada’s 150th, a collaboration between the Perth and District Community Foundation, the Government of Canada and extraordinary leaders from coast to coast.

The program will be offered on Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Though there is no cost, we ask that you register to participate. If interested, please call Aisha at 613267-6428, ext. 6, or e-mail aisha@thetablecfc. org.

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Recognize Earth Hour and beyond this March 25 Each year, the Town of Perth recognizes Earth Hour by promoting the event through public notices and having nonessential lights turned off at town-owned facilities.

In 2017, through the newly-formed Mayor’s Task Force on Climate Change, the Town of Perth will focus on actionable Earth Hour, slated for Saturday, March 25 from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. It was famously started as a “lights off ” event in Sydney, Australia, in 2007 and

has grown to engage more than 172 countries and territories worldwide. Citizens and business owners are encouraged to recognize the hour by celebrating their own lights-off activities.

For more information, visit www.earthhour. org, or the town’s website for further information about the Mayor’s Task Force on Local Climate Change — www.perth.ca.

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Apply now for Water Guardian bursary The Friends of the Tay Watershed Association is pleased to announce the provision of a $1,000 bursary for students living in the Tay watershed. This bursary is provided through the generous support of the Little Stream Bakery in Glen Tay. The Water Guardian bursary is open to both new high school graduates and continuing post-secondary students.

The requirements are that the student be a resident from the Tay watershed and be pursuing or intending to pursue a fulltime, post-secondary diploma or degree program in environ-

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This award is not based on marks, but on a passion or interest toward the environment.

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History of Irish language in Canada On Saturday, March 11 at 10:30 a.m. visit the Perth library for Míle Míle i gCéin.

The Irish Language in Canada is one of the first studies within the global diaspora to explore the fate of Irish Gaelic immigrants in Canada focusing specifically on their language. Bringing together census data and historic accounts, this book shows the prevalence of the language in Canada, spoken at one point

from Newfoundland through to the Yukon.

Irish speakers in Canada created poetry, songs, and stories, many published for the first time after their rediscovery in the Irish Folklore Commission archives. Danny Doyle (Dónall Ó Dubhghaill) holds a masters in arts conservation, working as an archeological conservator for the Government of Canada as well as in Abydos, Egypt.

March break activities March 13 to 17, 1:30 p.m. * Monday: Gerry Mitchell Sing-a-long, K-Grade 3; * Tuesday: Paws for a Story with Chance & Judy, age four to 12 years; * Wednesday: Makerspace, age seven to 12 years; * Thursday: Story & Craft, age four to seven years; * Friday: Let's Talk Science: Coding Workshop, age seven to 12 years.

Perth-Upon-Tay Musical Heritage celebrates Dominion Day of the 1860s The Perth & District Historical Society’s meeting of March 16, welcomes back Perth-Upon-Tay Musical Heritage for its fifth appearance with us. For this visit, the group is composed of Janet Coward, Perth’s musical and cultural historian, Christian Colby, Rob Rainer and Murray Hodgins. In keeping with our theme commemorating the 150th anniversary of Confederation, this evening will follow Dominion Day celebrations in Lanark County over the years from 1865 into the 20th century.

The first celebration to be reported was in 1865 following the Quebec Conference. This will be followed by reports of the very first Dominion Day on July 1, 1867. There will also be coverage of some of the commemorations in subsequent years. At the same time, there will be reports that not everyone was in favour of this idea of the joining of the British North American colonies and that there were some strong negative feelings against the act of union.

The information for the evening’s performance is based on articles from the Perth Courier. These articles and stories will relate not only details of the celebrations, but also the comments of some within the county showing quite negative feelings toward the forthcoming confederation.

Activities in the area to celebrate Dominion Day tended to reflect the interests of the respective communities. Perth’s were generally more sports minded — boat regattas, foot races, lacrosse, cricket — while others may have had organized picnics, some of which were used as

fundraisers. Concerts and dances could also be part of the festivities as were fireworks, during the day as well as at night Janet is meticulous with her preparations for each presentation as is reflected every time she has visited us. The performances maintain a balance between the humorous combined with the serious and sprinkled with the patriotic emotions found in years past. Readings from the appropriate newspaper articles help to establish the mood for the event being commemorated, and are interspersed with the songs used to mark the events. The planning and research undertaken by Janet is apparent by the songs and stories being told and how they fit the applicable theme. This is followed by hours of hours of practice and rehearsing.

The Perth and District Historical Society is dedicated to learning about and popularizing our history. It is a forum for discussion and celebration of 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, home of the Hall of Remembrance, 26 Beckwith St. E. in Perth. The usual “Toonie Fee” applies for each meeting. For information, contact Ellen Dean at 613-264-8362 or David Taylor at 613-264-0094. Visit our website at www.perthhs.org for information about us and items of interest related to Perth and district.

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Drummond’s Eco Ninjas ‘Energized’ The Eco Ninjas of Drummond Central School have been working all year on a variety of projects such as bird feeding, ground care and energy conservation.

Their latest campaign was the third annual Great Battery Round Up. The students at Drummond have collected over 200kg of batteries over the last three years. Students were astounded to hear that this is equiva-

lent to 8,700 AA batteries.

If 8,700 batteries were placed end to end, they would go around the outside of the school almost eight times.

That’s a lot of batteries!

At the official weigh-in, each class was well represented, but the class with the most weight in batteries was Ms. Church’s Grade 1-3 class.

Once again this year, the student body, the winning class, and the Ninjas received

a special recognition from Energizer Canada who has been very supportive of the school’s efforts. The Ninjas are looking forward to their next big event. They are collecting plastic bags and are going to make a chain with the bags to see if they can encircle the school. Perth Metro has kindly offered to recycle these bags.

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Stewart Park Festival is one of top 100 festivals and events in Ontario Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO) is proud to announce the 2017 Top 100 Festivals and Events in Ontario, and the Stewart Park Festival made the grade.

These Top 100 recipients represent festivals and events that excel within the industry. Included in the Top 100 are the Festivals and Events of Distinction, a select group which represent some of the most well-known and respected celebrations in the province; celebrations which draw both an international and domestic audience.

“Festivals and events create jobs and bring Ontario communities together to celebrate our heritage and diversity,” said Eleanor McMahon, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport. “I am pleased to join with Festival and Events Ontario in congratu-

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There are so many celebrations taking place across the province this year and our 150th anniversary is the perfect opportunity to get out and discover them."

Submissions from FEO members were received for consideration in the fall of 2016 and were judged by an independent panel of judges. Festivals and events of all kinds from every corner of Ontario were represented in the submissions — from community festivals to internationally recognized events. The 2017 Top 100 Awards were given out on Friday, March 3 during FEO’s annual conference — Celebrating the Past, Igniting the Future, held in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. Visit http://www.festivalsandeventsontario.ca.

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