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Banners flying over Foster Street will now only be allowed to promote tourism or economic development messages.

The town’s director of community services, Shellee Evans, was given direction from council back in December to look at the town’s event banner policy.

In presenting the revised policy to council’s committee-of-the-whole meeting on Tuesday, March 3, Evans said that it is now “clearly defined what a special event is,� that it “is meant for special

events.� She looked at the policies of three different municipalities, and took into consideration letters from the Perth and District Chamber of Commerce, and the Downtown Perth Business Improvement Area.

The policy presented to council states that banners should be allowed for “groups that are community based for an event that directly promotes economic development and tourism.�

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Terry Fox’s body may have given up on him in Thunder Bay, Ont., in 1980, but the Grade 2 and 3 students at Queen Elizabeth Public School have not given up on his dream – and ended up running the rest of the race for him. “We’ve been running in the heat and the rain and in the very cold weather,�

Desmond Devoy/METROLAND said teacher Debra White during a school assembly on Monday, March 9, These students from Queen Elizabeth Public School take part in their special Terry Fox Run celebration. The “Continuing Terry’s Dream.�

Canada flag bearers were, from left, Nicola Cunniffe, Mabel Keyes, Ethan King, Wynter LaHaise, and Kaylee The school held its annual Terry Fox Mackler. run this past Sept. 24, and by Sept. 24,

her class joined with Andrea Kennedy’s class to run one kilometer a day. With 41 students participating, that number was multiplied by 41 km per day, enough to carry Terry the rest of the way, the 3,157 km from Thunder Bay to Victoria, BC. The students were even given passports to mark their progress across our country’s western half over the 77 day trek (Dec. 1, Medicine Hat, AB, Dec. 11, Calgary, Jan. 9, Golden, BC, Jan. 22, Salmon Arm, BC, Feb. 13, Vancouver, and, finally, on March 2, Victoria, BC.) “This was a journey where we all worked hard, and bonded together See MARATHON page P2

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Scenic sights Above, Helen Pettinger, left, and Sue Turner, right, came with skis and snowshoes in arms to enjoy all that Limerick Forest has to offer March 8. Last Sunday the forest held an open house as part of its 75th anniversary event series, which will be ongoing throughout the year. Visitors last weekend enjoyed the open trails, a horse drawn sleigh ride, fire pit and snacks inside the chalet. Left, a horse drawn sleigh ride was one of the biggest draws during the day.

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Opulence awaits you on The Orient Express March 28 Lose yourself in the decadence of the 1920s and join the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario for an evening of sumptuous food and drink at its first annual fundraising dinner, The Orient Express, taking place on March 28.

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get glamorous for the swankiest event of the year.

The evening boasts a complimentary signature cocktail hour starting at 6 p.m., followed by an eight-course menu of mouth-watering tasting plates featuring flavours along the famous train’s route, such as Paris, Venice, London, and Istanbul. Throughout the event, there will also be a silent auction with an offering of unique and unexpected experiences to go to

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Enforcement was the topic of the committee’s 19th network day, held Feb. 27 in the Township of Beckwith. More than 50 professional and community-minded individuals attended the half-day session at Brunton Community Hall, which offered a wide range of information by way of presenters.

Const. Dave Watson, involved in policing since 1982, joined the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in 1986.

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Take in the picturesque surroundings of the Village of Pakenham, the site of North America’s only surviving 5 span stone bridge, above, during the 13th annual 613-264-1064 Maple Run Studio Tour Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22. More than 22 artists and artisans will Hillier & Associates be featured in the event. Left, Arnprior artist Kevin FINANCIAL PLANNING Dodds and his work will be at the Pakenham General Store. Above right, mixed media artist Iya Carson will With Offices in Perth & Smiths Falls be at Love That Barr displaying her art.

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The first signs of spring are beginning to appear as the birds return, the Lanark maple trees begin to run their sap and the Maple Run Studio Tour participants are geared up for its 13th season.

It’s been a long cold winter and it’s time to shake off the winter doldrums and take a scenic drive on Saturday, March 21 or Sunday, March 22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Come and indulge on sweet maple products at Fulton’s Pancake House and Sugar Bush.

Then continue your drive to meet local craftspeople and fine artists on this popular self-guided studio tour which takes place in and around Pakenham, the picturesque village with North America’s only surviving 5 span stone bridge and longest continually running general store.

The Maple Run Studio Tour includes Fulton’s Pancake House and Sugar Bush and eight tour stops featuring 22 artists and artisans.

At the various venues there will be glass blowing, paintings in oil/ mixed media/ acrylic and water colour, upcycled painted pots, fine woodworking, photography, jewelry, pottery in various forms, miniature quilting, leather work, woven garments and many more unique one of a kind arts and crafts to be discovered.

You are sure to find artwork and crafts for yourself, home, garden or for gifts.

Come enjoy seeing some of the artists working at their craft and watch the glassblowing demonstrations held all weekend long at Chris Van Zanten’s studio.

Check out the cluster groups in various historic locations in and around the pretty village of Pakenham and bring your camera for lots of photo opportunities.

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Also, make sure you pick up a tour passport at your first stop to have it stamped at each tour stop so you will be eligible for one of three artists gift baskets to be won. If you have your passport stamped from all eight tour locations, your name is entered twice for an extra chance to win!

Brochures with maps and detailed tour destination descriptions can be picked up at Fulton’s Sugar Bush, any tour stop along the way (look for the green maple leaf sign), Pakenham General Store, visit www. mapleruntour.ca.

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A busy woman, Rheuame is booked for three European tours this year and will be performing at Junofest in Hamilton just two weeks before the Gallipeau Centre concert. She’s also working on her next album which she’ll be recording later this year. “We’ll be showcasing a bunch of new songs no-one has ever heard, along with some of the older familiar songs with a full band,� says Rheaume.

Touted as one of Canada most exciting new talents – she won Best Aboriginal Song Writer of the Year at the Canadian Folk Festival Music Awards in Ottawa just three months ago and her most recent album Keep a Fire was nominated for the 2014 Juno Award. Usually a duo and trio performer, Rheaume will be bringing a full band together for the Gallipeau concert. “I’ll be playing with some great musicians who can play just about every

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instrument and they all sing,” says Rheaume.

Besides Drerup who plays among instruments, the guitar, pedal steel guitar, dobro, bass, trumpet and trombone, the band includes Fraser Holmes another multi-instrumentalist, freelance musician and singer/songwriter. He’ll be playing the guitar, mandolin and adding some vocals. Then there’s Chris Breitner on bass and vocals who, inspired

by Jimi Hendrix is a multiple winner of the Blues Guitar Riff-off Award.

The highly energetic Tony Raybould fills the spaces and anchors the music on drums. Each one of these musicians has their own story and busy musical

careers, and they’re all excited to play with Rheaume.

“She’s a storyteller and her music is a fresh and exciting mix of folk/roots with a dash of country, pop and soul but it’s also her personality that exudes this joyful energy that pops her music into another sphere,” says Sorour-Roberts.

Rheaume herself describes her music as Folk Americana with a bit of pop.

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Rheaume has toured Canada five or six times already, wowing audiences from coast to coast.

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New student trustee chosen for Upper Canada District School Board the board. He said he has a passion for getting students more involved and interested in their learning.

“One of the main things I want to work on is finding new ways to get students more interested in their schooling,” he says. “I’ve seen students become apathetic about their learning, and I want to work with the senators to help find ways to get students more interested in their classes.

“I’m also interested in the board meeting process, as well as meeting with my fellow student trustees in other school boards,” he says.

Current student trustee Shayla Kroeze, who will be studying biomedical science at university next year, says her trustee experience has been nothing short of amazing.

“I’ve learned so much, and have had the opportunity to meet so many amazing people,” she

says. “I’ve really grown as a leader and have gained a lot from this position.

Kroeze’s advice for MacIsaac is to make the most of his time in the position.

“Never be afraid,” she says.

“Everyone wants you to succeed, and there really is nothing to be

nervous about. Also, jump in right away because your time as student trustee goes by unbelievably fast.”

Chair Jeff McMillan says he looks forward to working with MacIsaac in the new school year.

“I am impressed with Alex, and excited to see what he will share

with the trustees at the board table,” he says. “Student Senate has made an excellent choice, and I am sure Alex will effectively represent the voice of all students as he engages in his role as student trustee.”

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Rothwell-Osnabruck School Grade 11 student Alex MacIsaac has been elected as the 2015-16 student trustee for the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB).

MacIsaac, who begins his term in August, says he looks forward to being able to represent students across the board.

“I’m excited to be the voice of the students,” he says. “I want to not only be able to share my views, but the views of all students.”

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here are a lot of volunteer drivers out there who log a lot of time and kilometres on the road in support of various programs and services throughout our coverage area. One of the bigger initiatives is Meals on Wheels, which is administered locally by Community & Primary Health Care (CPHC) based in Brockville, but serves Lanark, Leeds and Grenville.

More than 37,000 meals were delivered to almost 550 local residents by 172 CPHC volunteers during the past year.

Those drivers covered nearly 23,000 km in their travels. The hot meals (frozen meals are also available through CPHC) include soup, a main course, dinner roll and dessert. There are many senior citizens who are Meals on Wheels clients and who rely on and appreciate the service.

In addition to serving as a volunteer driver, community members can also offer their support by making donations that enable CPHC to offer subsidies to clients who cannot afford to pay the full cost of the meals they receive. An upcom-

ing fundraising event at Boston Pizza in Brockville on March 25 from 5 to 8 p.m. will provide an opportunity to help fund the subsidies.

During the upcoming Community Champions Week beginning next Monday, local dignitaries and celebrities will help volunteers deliver meals and then gain a better understanding of how valuable the service is to recipients. CPHC was established in order to provide primary health care and community support services to Lanark, Leeds and Grenville. There are eight sites across their coverage area, including offices in Carleton Place (15 Bates Drive); Westport (79 Bedford Street, Unit 1); and Portland (2790 Highway 15).

For those who would like to support local Meals on Wheels or make use of any other services, call CPHC at 613-342-3693 (or toll-free 1-800-465-7646), ext. 2033.

Hats off to the many volunteers and other supporters of Meals on Wheels as well as to those of you who decide to offer your support and help make the lives of some of your neighbours a bit easier.

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try. I asked my sister Audrey to read the return address written neatly in one corner.

“It’s from Aunt Freda in Chicago,” she said. She was my father’s sister, also, of course, a sister to Aunt Lizzie from Regina. Aunt Lizzie of the handme-down box. But Aunt Freda had no children, or husband, so never once did we ever get anything from her that wasn’t brand new. I was so excited I had to ask Audrey to cut the string that held the parcel together.

Well! What came out of that parcel was something I had never seen before in my entire life! It was a square piece of fur with a long cord attached to it at two corners. Mother, who was just about excited as I was, said, “Heaven’s to Betsy...it’s a fur muff. How lovely! Imagine

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a fur muff.” I had no idea what a fur muff was, or what I would do with it. Emerson, never short on ideas, said he saw one once in Scott’s Hardware, and it was to

lure rabbits. “Ridiculous, Emer- square hit me just over my belly son,” Audrey said. “It’s to keep button. “Now tuck your hands in your hands warm. See, this is how it” she said. it works.” Audrey placed the silk See MARY page 9 cord around my neck, and the fur

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Inside the muff was smooth satin, and it was like someone had put a hot water bottle inside…within minutes my hands were as warm as toast. “What will they think of next?” I repeated a phrase Father often said after reading the Ottawa Farm Journal.

In my mind I could see myself sauntering into the Northcote School with the muff. Mother soon put the kibosh on that idea...much too grand to wear to school...and we’d have to give it serious thought before wearing to the Lutheran Church on Sundays too. “Maybe into Renfrew...we’ll have to see.”

Emerson came over to get a good look at this newfangled fur piece. “Looks like rat fur to me...yup, I’d put my money on it once being on the back of a rat.” Well, that’s all I needed to know...I hated rats with a passion. But Mother told him not to be silly...it was probably mink or at the very least muskrat.

I was fast losing interest in the muff.

That didn’t excuse me from printing a letter to Aunt Freda to thank her for the lovely gift. I wanted to tell her I doubted I would ever be able to wear it, but Audrey, who was helping me with the spelling, said that would be very bad manners. And so my letter was full of gratitude for “your kind and considerate gift.”

Well, leave it to Emerson to come

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them, and will offer non-partisan amendments to address the gaps. We hope the government will be constructive and work with us to make a better law; if not, we will present our amendments to Canadians in this year’s election.

First and foremost, when a government asks its citizens to give up even a small portion of their liberty, it is that government’s highest responsibility to guarantee that its new powers will not be abused.

Every single one of our allies (US, UK, New Zealand, and Australia) with whom we share intelligence has a parliamentary or congressional oversight mechanism for their national security agencies, yet Canada does not. If we are going to give our security agencies new powers, they must be subject to much stricter supervision and review.

Liberals will also work to narrow and clarify the overly broad scope of new

up with another use for the muff. He said I should use it as a foot warmer in bed at night. And that very night I took it upstairs and tucked it under the flannelette sheet before I crawled into bed. I couldn’t figure out how to put both feet in it at once, since it was only open at both ends, and my ankles simply didn’t bend that way. I ended up with one foot in the muff at a time, which wasn’t a very good idea either, as I had to keep taking one foot out and putting the other in.

Since Audrey and I slept in the same bed, it didn’t take her long to reach down, grab the fur muff and toss it in the general direction of the stairwell. In the morning, there it was, sitting on a step about halfway down, silk cord and all.

It was Father who finally found a use for the fur muff. Instead of taking an old cushion off the creton couch at night to put on the opened oven door to rest his feet while reading the papers, he tucked the silk cord inside, and put the muff on the oven door. Added to my nightly prayers, I prayed that Aunt Freda would never decide to come to visit during the winter, and discover what use her gift was finally put to.

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powers that have been proposed, and put a time limit on how long the provisions last before they must be reviewed – as has been the case with past Canadian anti-terrorist legislation.

Beyond laws, there are real worries that this government is not providing enough resources to the task. Our existing review body for the Canadian spy agency, CSIS, has raised doubts about its own capacity after the government left vacancies on its board open for years. We must also ensure that our security services have what they need to do their jobs, without depriving them of resources in other areas – especially in light of recent budget cuts.

It is not enough for government to simply say “trust us”. That trust must be earned, it must be checked and it must be renewed.

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For inspiration on eating better at work and making other positive changes for a healthier workplace and nutrition

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Stephen Fearing performs for one night only at Full Circle Theatre March 24 of 2012 with his recording deadline looming.

“I won’t try and pull the wool, I mean there’s a lot of anxious moments when you think, ‘God, am I going to get this done?’ and the title of the album is kind of a joke, in a way. I mean, it’s very much about the period of time when you can just rest and look backwards and look forwards, look backwards on all the change that’s happened and the craziness, both personally and in the business of making records and doing all that,” Fearing said.

Though there was seven years between solo releases for Fearing (not counting 2009’s career retrospective The Man Who Married Music), it’s not like he wasn’t keeping busy.

Since 2006, Fearing has recorded three albums with Blackie and the Rodeo Kings (including the Polaris Prizenominated Kings and Queens) and, in 2011, released the selftitled debut album of Fearing & White, his collaboration with Australia-based UK singer-songwriter Andy White.

Fearing has also embarked on a new career as a photographer, with the first gallery

exhibit of his photos taking place in Ottawa back in October 2013.

Fearing said sharing his passion for photography with fans is all part of being an artist in the Internet age.

“That’s what it’s all about these days. I think there was a time when people liked their artists to be mysterious and to give the odd interview but to sort of shroud themselves in some kind of mystery and now it’s…I’ll tell you the best way I can put it is, in the old days, the fans used to stalk the artists, now it’s the other way around,” he said.

With a new Blackie and the Rodeo Kings album and the second Fearing & White record both due for release next year, Fearing will not be slowing down anytime soon. A new US management deal for Blackie and the Rodeo Kings also means an added time commitment to push the band in the States, he said.

“It’s inevitable that you push these boulders and a couple of them start rolling down the hill at the same time and there’s nothing you can do, just try and hope that nobody gets hurt and you don’t have

to make a decision where you have to choose,” he said.

“It’s like all the pots on the stove start boiling at the same time but what are you going to do?” he continued.

Whatever happens, Fearing seems happy to weather the storm.

“It’s a real juggling act but it keeps it interesting,” he said.

“I am looking forward to seeing my fans and friends in the Ottawa Valley Tuesday, March 24 it has always been a very special place for me to perform,” Fearing added.

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Fearing will appear on the Full Circle Theatre stage for one night only on Tuesday, March 24.

In a recent interview conducted shortly after he stepped offstage at a show in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Fearing said Between Hurricanes documented a period of “invigorating and nerve-racking” professional and personal upheaval.

“I don’t know where to start, there’s so many changes that have gone on between the Yellowjacket record and this record,” he said. “I got divorced, I’ve moved to the East Coast, I live in Halifax now – left Guelph, where I was for 16 years – and the record industry has changed so much in those seven years.”

“In some ways, I feel like I’ve gone back to the beginning where my very first record that I put out, I can clearly remember sitting at the kitchen table three hours before a show and folding J-cards, putting them into the cassettes and sticking the labels on cassettes and assembling 20 cassettes to sell at the show. It’s not too dissimilar,” he added.

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Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust launches new initiative in Carp Hills hectares. The rest is privately owned, consisting of residences and uninhabited land parcels where city zoning bylaws place some limitations on development. This large natural area has traditionally been used for hunting, skiing, snowmobiling, and hiking.

With encroaching development over recent years, unmanaged use has increased, raising concerns that what has made the Carp Hills special could be lost.

This issue led to the formation of the Friends of Huntley Highlands, a local citizens’ group who are dedicated to preserving the Carp Hills to sustain wildlife and preserve traditional outdoor activities.

“The number one message we have heard from the community is that people want to keep the Carp Hills as a wilderness area.

We want to offer landowners

and people in the community some options that allow them to support and contribute to this goal,” commented Janet Mason, co-chair of the Friends of Huntley Highlands.

MMLT shares the concerns of the Friends of Huntley Highlands and has now joined them in a partnership to launch a new initiative for preserving wilderness land in the Carp Hills. It is vital to keep this natural area large and connected, which means that landowners need to play a role in the preservation initiative. Interested owners of ecologically sensitive property have a number of options for protecting their land forever, which can provide tax benefits.

Information about property eligibility and the options available can be found on the MMLT website. The land conservation process can be complex and

there are appraisal and legal costs, so you’ll want to talk to an MMLT director for full details.

For those who want to contribute to land conservation in the Carp Hills, but don’t own land or have land that does not qualify, they can make a donation in cash or securities to the Carp Hills Opportunity Fund.

This charitable fund has been set up with an initial donation of more than $50,000 and will be used for any expenses directly linked to the acquisition or donation of land or to the establishment of conservation easements in the Carp Hills.

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The Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust (MMLT) is launching a new initiative in the Carp Hills. This is one of the largest ecologically sensitive areas within the MMLT catchment area, which covers the Mississippi River and Lower Madawaska River watersheds.

Because of the ecological significance of the Carp Hills, this roughly 3,900 hectare (9,600 acre) region has been designated an Area of Natural and Scientific Interest (ANSI) by the provincial government and it is dotted with Provincially Significant Wetlands (PSW) as well. It consists of a 13 km long and 3 to 4 km wide band of mostly undeveloped Canadian Shield highlands that rise above fertile farmland.

Within this region the City of Ottawa owns a patchwork of land totalling roughly 900

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The Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust recently launched a new partnership with the Friends of Huntley Highlands in the Carp Hills, above, one of the largest ecologically sensitive areas within the land trust’s catchment area.

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ceipt. Both partners hope that the result of this initiative will be a large, contiguous natural area that both sustains wildlife and preserves traditional outdoor activities forever.

About the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust The MMLT is a non-profit, charitable organization that works directly and flexibly with landowners interested in permanently protecting properties with exceptional ecological value, often bringing the support of a number of tax benefits.

In addition to conserving land, MMLT believes that exposure to nature provides numerous personal benefits and offers regular opportunities to the general public to experience the wilderness first-hand on its nature reserves. MMLT currently manages over 2100 acres of

wilderness conservation lands.

For more information, contact the MMLT at 613-253-2722 or admin@mmlt.ca. Visit the MMLT website at mmlt.ca.

About the Friends of Huntley Highlands The Friends of Huntley Highlands (FHH) is a volunteer organization dedicated to the preservation of the Carp Hills for the benefit of nature and the community in perpetuity.

The FHH works collaboratively with landowners, the city, government agencies, businesses and community groups to preserve areas of wilderness for conservation and public access in the Carp Hills.

Contact the FHH at: HuntleyHighlands@gmail.com and at www.huntleyhighlands.com.

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As the first of a four part music series, the Station Theatre is bringing Robert Fontaine and his jazz quartet to the Station Theatre for a one night only performance on Saturday, March 21.

Jazz Goes to the Movies features Fontaine on drums, Rick Rango on flugelhorn, Tom Denison on bass and Jean-Pierre Allain at the piano. According to Fontaine, what links all the group’s music together is jazz with melody – tunes that he enjoys and that the guys in the group enjoy.

“I call it contemporary mainstream,” he says, “ because it certainly is in that tradition.”

Fontaine’s father was a trumpet player who liked traditional jazz like Louis Armstrong and other big bands

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Always exciting CCHL playoffs have new format this year

Consistent campaign This season Carleton Place was consistently among the top five teams in the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) which represents 126 teams in 10 Junior A leagues in three regions of Canada.

Reflections

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is pleased with the just concluded regular season which featured close races and was even more competitive than the 2013-2014 campaign which saw Carleton Place make it all the way to overtime in the championship game of the national tournament.

Abrams is also excited about the newly-launched mini-series in this year’s playoffs. “The new format created a really interesting race right down to the final day (of the season) for match-ups,” Abrams told me last week.

“With less than two weeks remaining there were no confirmed match-ups with great races for second overall, four place and home ice advantage and for sixth spot in order to avoid the preliminary round,” the commissioner added.

Of course as it is with anything new, some people don’t see this revamped playoff format as an improvement. A few league pundits and fans I have heard from think the plan “rewards mediocrity” and puts teams with better records at risk.

“Doesn’t success during the regular season stand for anything,” one fan asked.

It’s true that in a short series anything can happen and often does.

But in this case the teams in the league knew the set-up before the season began and clearly it was agreed to in the boardroom.

I have covered junior hockey in several leagues for 44 years now. I know the financial constraints most clubs operate within. There are very few teams who can afford to miss the playoffs with the extra gates and additional fans the post season brings. The deeper a team goes in the playoffs the better it is for the bottom line and the future of the franchise.

Therefore as a long-time watcher and a dedicated fan of the CCHL I would prefer to reserve judgement until we have seen how things turn out this year.

Junior hockey is impossible to predict, especially the playoffs.

Given the system the incentive was there for teams to try and finish as high as possible in order to avoid the potential pitfall of a short, best-of-three showdown.

To me the advantage clearly lies with the teams who finished at the top of the standings. If there is an upset or upsets in the new preliminary round the surviving club or clubs still face an uphill battle in their quarter final series. There will be precious little time to rest and heal bumps and bruises sustained in the opening series.

Meanwhile Carleton Place and Ottawa have earned the chance to catch their breath and prepare for the quarterfinals, an advantage the top two teams did not have in past campaigns.

No matter how it goes I am always excited about playoff hockey and that is especially true at the Junior A level. The competition is keen, the action fast and hard hitting and fighting and other nonsense is normally at a bare minimum. It’s great hockey to watch!

I wish all the participating teams well on the playoff trail and look forward to

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During one week, early in the campaign, they led the nation in the weekly CJHL poll. They finished the campaign in fifth place in the final CJHL Top 20 rankings.

The only teams to finish ahead of them were the Portage Terriers from Manitoba, the Spruce Grove (Alberta) Saints, Aurora Tigers of the Ontario Junior Hockey League and Camrose (Alberta) Kodiaks.

Given their No. 1 position at the end of the season Portage Terriers, from Portage la Prairie, Manitoba has to be favoured when the RBC tournament opens. Terriers are hosting this year’s event May 9-17.

In the CCHL Ottawa Junior Senators shadowed the Robinson Division and league pennant winning Canadians all season. But they were unable to overtake Carleton Place finishing with a solid 44-13-4-1 mark and 93 points to claim second place overall and the Yzerman Division flag.

Perennial league champion Pembroke Lumber Kings (they won five titles in a row from 2007-2011 as well as the RBC Cup in 2011) made a late charge but fell just short of Junior Senators for the second seed in the playoffs with 91 points.

The other playoff teams (in order of finish) are Cornwall, Hawkesbury Hawks, Brockville Braves, Smiths Falls Bears, Gloucester Rangers, Kemptville 73’s and Nepean Raiders.

Cumberland Grads and Kanata Lasers, who trailed the Yzerman Division, are the two teams who failed to make the post season. Despite remakes, both clubs have struggled in recent years.

So, I have given you the pertinent statistics. Now for a look at the new playoff format.

The dogfight for the final four postseason places was critical because under the new set-up the seventh and eighth place sides were slotted in best-of-three series with the ninth and tenth place teams. By the time you read this those short series will be over. Deadlines prevent me from giving you the outcome here.

Obviously the elimination round was a tough task for Kemptville and Nepean who finished ninth and tenth respectively. However Raiders were in Smiths Falls for Game 1 Sunday and came away with a 2-1 overtime victory. That moved them one win away from an upset.

Meanwhile ninth place Kemptville travelled to Earl Armstrong Arena in Orleans Sunday for the first game in their short series against eighth place Gloucester. The host Rangers came out on top 5-3.

It only gets tougher for the sides that emerge from the preliminary round. Carleton Place, with the best record in the league for two seasons in a row, will host the lowest remaining seed in one of four, best-of-seven quarterfinal sets. Ottawa will meet the other preliminary round survivor.

Meanwhile third place Pembroke faces sixth place Brockville and fourth place Cornwall meets fifth place Hawkesbury in the other quarterfinal sets which begin tonight (Thursday). All four showdowns are best-of-seven affairs.

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the Bogart-Nielsen Cup final and the Fred Page Cup. With any luck a CCHL side will once again emerge victorious from the Eastern Canadian championship tournament and move on to the national final.

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One sure sign of spring is the arrival of the junior hockey playoffs. And never has a spring been more eagerly anticipated than this year’s!

The Central Canada Hockey League (CCHL), which includes teams in Brockville, Carleton Place, Kemptville and Smiths Falls in our coverage area, has rolled out a new post-season format that promises to be entertaining for the fans.

This approach includes two more teams in the playoffs which of course should help the bottom line for the clubs involved as the so-called “second season” is always the most popular with hockey fans. That will be especially true if one or both of those clubs do the improbable and advance from the preliminary round to the quarterfinals.

So this year 10 of the league’s 12 entries were in the playoff pool as competition began in the new elimination round Sunday. Those series follow a very competitive regular season in the 54-year-old Junior A loop.

The race for second and third overall wasn’t determined until the final week. And the last four playoff seedings weren’t known until the final day of the regular campaign Friday. It doesn’t get any tighter than that!

Before detailing the playoff structure I will provide a sketch of the long regular season. It started with the annual season-opening CCHL Showcase at Bell Sensplex in Kanata on Friday, Aug. 29 and concluded with four contests Friday, March 6. For each team the season has 62 games which translated into 372 separate match-ups.

Defending national finalist Carleton Place Canadians once again came out of the gate flying, winning all three of their Showcase games. Canadians, who lost a 4-3 overtime heartbreaker to Yorkton (Saskatchewan) Terriers in the final of the Royal Bank Cup (Canadian Junior A championship tournament) in Vernon, British Columbia last May 18, never looked back.

Despite 13 player changes veteran Carleton Place coach, general manager and team owner Jason Clarke led his charges to another fantastic regular season. The team led from start to finish and although they did not equal the “dream numbers” from 2013-2014 (a phenomenal 54-6-1-1 mark and a league record 110 points) they still compiled some amazing statistics. Canadians finished with a CCHL best 49-10-2-1 record and an impressive 101 points.

Besides winning their first BogartNielsen Cup (CCHL title) last season Carleton Place, who were in just their fifth season in Junior A hockey, also captured the Fred Page Cup (Eastern Canadian Junior A championship tournament) to advance to the national finals in B.C. Incidentally, the 2015 Fred Page Cup is being hosted by Cornwall Colts of the CCHL April 29 to May 3.

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613-264-0123 1-800-552-7242

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28 Aberdeen Ave $148,500 Great starter home with three bedrooms, large kitchen and beautiful hardwood floors in the living and dining area.

Freshly painted, sunny and bright with garden doors off the kitchen to a deck overlooking the backyard. New shingles on the south side and front, porch rebuilt, wiring and most plumbing completed. Only two blocks from Victoria park and ready to just move in and enjoy!

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

4 McKenzie Ave $168,000 Many renos and updates offer space and amenities perfect for your family. Three spacious bedrooms, updated baths, large living room and spacious dining room plus eatin kitchen. Attractive main bath on the bedroom level with powder room on the main level. Lower level family room with powder room close by and large wet bar for parties.

Newer windows, newer flooring, updated wiring, etc. Fenced yard for kids and pets with deck for your barbeque and summer entertaining and relaxing. Insulated and heated garage with entrance to mud room. Lots of room for day to day family living and entertaining.

Cathie McCabe 613-284-6263 cathie-mccabe@coldwellbanker.ca Barbara Shepherd 613-326-1361 barbara-shepherd@coldwellbanker.ca

$349,900 3 bedrooms, 3 baths – private 3 acre setting so close to town – spacious and bright – great for viewing nature, and perfect design for entertaining. Cozy up in the main floor family room with warming wood stove. Separate living room and dining room – fireplace and walkout. Eat-in kitchen. Great price! MLS#939459 www.198cliffordcresperth.com Call Barbara Shepherd– 613 326-1361

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219 Macpherson Way $319,000 bright & spacious open concept design with big windows, laminate flooring, natural gas heat & great nieghbourhood. Covered front verandah, foyer with open rail to totally finished, walkout lower level. Spacious eatin kitchen with large u-shaped counter/cupboard space, breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances & terrace door to rear deck. Master bedroom is massive providing room for your own chesterfield or desk, double closets with organizers & terrace door to your own private deck. 2 Other bedrooms are a good size & 4 piece bath has ceramic tile floor and moulded tub unit.

Lower level features huge family room with big windows & terrace door to covered outside patio area plus 4th bedroom, 3 piece bath with shower & good laundry/storage. Single attached garage with interior access. MLS# 091991901017118 Sheri Mahon-Fournier 613-812-1215 sherisells.ca

103 North St., Perth Unit 305 $210,000 Freshly painted corner unit with lovely covered balcony, a view of the Tay River and a 5 iron from the Perth Golf Course. Quiet building located only a few blocks from Downtown Heritage Perth. Features of this well cared for unit are 2 good sized bedrooms, the master having 2 good sized closets, 2 bathrooms (4 piece ensuite & 2 piece powder room), neutral interior decor that has been freshly painted. Spacious, bright living & dining rooms, double closet at front foyer, washer & dryer in storage room. Efficient kitchen with built-in dishwasher & pass thru to the dining area. Large windows, efficient gas heat & hot water, central air conditioning, terrace door to private, covered deck. Condo fees $310/month. 2 Common rooms & tennis courts, paved parking & plenty of visitor parking. MLS#092103007006516 Sheri Mahon-Fournier 613-812-1215 sherisells.ca

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148 Evans Rd. $284,900 Gorgeous south facing exposure allows the warming sun to fill this open concept design. Super location within a couple of minutes of Perth & conveniently serviced by natural gas! Enter the generous foyer area opens to a bright & spacious dining, kitchen & living room areas. A lovely oak finished natural gas fireplace, designer windows& vaulted ceilings highlight the spacious living room. Plenty of cabinets, built-in dishwasher & moveable centre island that doubles as a breakfast bar are features of the great sized kitchen. Master bedroom has 2 closets & a lovely 4 pce. Ensuite bath complete with jacuzzi style tub & separate shower. The other 2 bedrms, each with double closets & the 4 pce. Bath are located at the other end of the house. Main floor laundry/mudroom area is located adjacent to kitchen & has access in from the oversized dble attached garage. Lower level is ready for your finishing touches.

Private patio area is located in the back yard. MLS# 091991901002204 Sheri Mahon-Fournier 613-812-1215 sherisells.ca

835 Highway 15 “More than just a Home...it’s a life style”. This brick bungalow sits on 1.83 acres and offers a healthy lifestyle with year round swimming in the indoor pool and is just around the corner from the Cataraqui Trail for hiking, biking, skiing, and snowmobiling. New septic and life time shingles, double garage with tons of storage. A bright kitchen sunny living and dining room and large finished basement!!

MLS#083182803315601.

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

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22 Antonio Way, Perth $364,900 LIGHT AND SPACE this spacious bungalow has plenty of space for formal & informal gatherings and relaxing day-today living. 3 + 1 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Main floor family room with cozy gas stove, doors to private deck. Professionally finished lower level. Immaculate - come and see!

MLS# 941917. www.22antoniowayperth.com Call Barbara Shepherd– 613 326-1361

103 Miller Bay Rd. $450,000 NEW PRICE Beautiful 13.99 acres with well maintained Brick home, Separate enclosed pool house with 3pc bath, and 24x48 insulated workshop with wood stove. Perfect hobby farm potential with pasture land and mixed bush. Truly a wonderful way of life with Otty Lake Public boat launch across the Road!

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

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11:00 – NOON 255 DUFFERIN ROAD

Robin J. Ferrill 6 Beckwith Street S., Smiths Falls Broker of Record eleerealty@gmail.com www.evelynlee.ca

Well built 2 bed brick bungalow.

Attached 2 car garage & 2 car detached garage for the mechanic or handyman.

Gas furnace & ďŹ replace promoting energy savings. On 1 acre lot in quiet neighbourhood. $299,900.

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Saturday, March 14, 11:00am-12:00pm 293 Harper Condie Road $259,900 MLS: 936184 Host: Nan Bell

OPEN HOUSE Sat. Mar. 14 1-3pm 371 Hands Rd, Perth $379,000 3 Bed, 2 Bath, Open Concept, Gorgeous Kitchen/Granite Countertops, Many Upgrades.Bigger than it looks.

558 Christie Lake Rd, Perth $384,900 4 Bed, 3 Bath. Custom Kitchen, Separate Dining Room, & Main Floor Family Room.

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Saturday, March 14, 1:00pm-2:00pm 18 Bay Road, Lombardy $239,900 MLS: 941698 Host: Nan Bell OPEN HOUSE

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Saturday, March 14, 11:00am-12:00pm 151 Bristow Drive $379,900 MLS: 943314 Host: Francine Rever

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112 Craig’s Shore

Year round waterfront home located on a beautiful lot on the Mississippi Lake minutes to Carleton Place.

MLS#943766 $479,900

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OPEN HOUSE Sun. Mar. 15 1-3pm 14 Alvin St, Perth $199,900 2 Bed, 1 Bath, Newer Kitchen, Spacious Master, Single Garage & Fenced Yard.

247 Isabella St

353 Golden Line Rd, Almonte $445,900 3+1 Bed, 3 Bath, mins to Kanata, 3.2 acres Oversized Dbl Garage, Horse Barn & Paddock.

613-321-3600 | www.4lanarkcountyhomes.com

276 Bridge St

Open concept cottage with great Sold for 96.5% of the asking price. location. MLS#939818, $149,900

84 Chambers Street $159,900 MLS: 943980

250 Cty. Rd. 17, Jasper $269,000 MLS: 900663

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Beautifully restored 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 2 storey stone home with milled woodwork by local craftsmen. Close to schools and recreation, walking distance to downtown. Quick close. $454,900.

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59 Beckwith Street North Smiths Falls

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24 Beckwith St $55,000 – MLS®943476 Mark Lee

15 Ford Cres $399,000 – MLS®898316 Judy Charles

MacDonnell Road, Maberly $159,900 - MLS®942020 Regan Lee

VACANT LOT 783 County Rd. 29 $179,900 - MLS®939421 Lisa Brennan-Trudel

Lot 24, Kitley 5 $17,500 - MLS®#939184 Diane Hatfield

10 Foster Ave., Smiths Falls $176,500 - MLS®927908 Marcella Best

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11:00am-12:00pm 151 Bristow Dr 45 William St W 293 Harper Condie Rd 5 Roosevelt Ave 23 Jessie St 21 Bell Ave 206 Frost St 28 Aberdeen Ave 11:00am-3:00pm 133 Sheppard Ave 11:30am-12:30pm 217 Bristow Dr 12:00pm-1:00pm 42 Drummond St 62 Drummond St 4 Spring St 12:00pm-2:00pm 25 Malcolm’s Way 1:00pm-2:00pm 120 Burgess Dr 18 Bay Rd 796 Kinch St 266 Percy St 5279 Hwy 43 1:00pm-3:00pm 371 Hands Rd 1:30pm-2:30pm 21 Isabella St

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Francine Rever 613-285-7274 Evelyn Lee 613-284-7277 Nan Bell 613-285-7727 Jackie Watkins-Mcintosh 613-485-6585 Lisa Ritskes 613-285-6611 Tina McPhee 613-285-5133 Lisa Brennan-Trudel 613-285-9646 Cathie McCabe 613-284-6263

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Connie McNamee 613-223-8168

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George Edwards 613-200-4485 Rebecca Molyneaux 613-267-8585 Jeffrey Weir 613-285-4467

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Demi Thompson 613-264-4330 Nan Bell 613-285-7727 Evelyn Lee 613-284-7277 Rob Garvin 613-284-6968 Brian Cavanagh 613-812-0229

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10 Robina Ave. $149,900 - MLS®940808 Lisa Brennan-Trudel

9:30am-10:30am 48 Wilson St E 11:00am-12:00pm 255 Dufferin Rd 11:00am-3:00pm 133 Sheppard Ave 12:00pm-1:30pm 7 Taggart Cres 12:00pm-2:00pm 25 Malcolm’s Way 1:00pm-2:00pm 21 Rideau Ferry Rd 1:00pm-3:00pm 678 Richmond Rd 14 Alvin St 2:00pm-3:30pm 19 Inverness Ave 2:00pm-4:00pm 112 Craig’s Shore 2696 7th Line Rd

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340 Dufferin St

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Perth

Paul Gordon 613-390-2281

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Paul Gordon 613-390-2281

Perth

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Rideau Ferry

Evelyn Lee 613-284-7277

Carleton Place Perth

Jason Coleman 613-256-5677 Kim Mays 613-812-1444

Perth

Doug Forde 613-285-5732

Mississippi Lake

Sue Willmott/ Paul Butcher 613-839-2024 Sue Willmott/ Paul Butcher 613-839-2024 Sam Kerr 613-229-7565

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Spring Thaw comes to Full Circle Theatre with high school drama this week The spring thaw hits Perth’s Full Circle Theatre (FCT) this week when the third annual Spring Thaw High School Drama Festival comes to the stage on Thursday and Friday, March 12 and 13, just part of the big lineup of events at FCT over the next couple of months.

The Spring Thaw Festival is a chance for regional high school students to preview their entries in the district Sears Drama Festival prior to taking them to the larger event. It’s a first public look at the work of some exceptional young talent, with short plays not only performed and directed by students, but some even written by them. The excitement and level of talent is always high.

Three regional schools are participating in the non-competitive event with a total of six oneact plays being presented, three each night. On Thursday, St. John Catholic High School from Perth will present English Made Simple and The 9 Worst Breakups of all Time followed by Perth & District Collegiate Institute (PDCI) with It’s Not You, It’s Me, while on Friday, St. Mary Catholic High School from Brockville will offer I Don’t Want To Talk About It and David, while PDCI will return with Two Prisons.

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The third annual Spring Thaw High School Drama Festival will start the melt-off Thursday and Friday, March 12 and 13, at Full Circle Theatre, with six productions from three regional schools. The sold-out event has been very popular the last two years and promises even more this year. each of the productions.

The previous incarnations of the festival have been very popular, so it’s best to come early.

Tickets are $10 for adults; $5 for

students. Cash at the door, please.

Performances begin at 7 p.m. on both nights.

Entertainment continues at FCT with renowned singer/song-

writer Stephen Fearing appearing on March 24. Fearing is considered one of the foremost talents of the day and the show looks like it will be sold out. Tickets are available at www.shadowfax. on.ca.

On March 25, Film Night International continues their record-setting season with The 100-year Old Man Who Climbed Out A Window and Disappeared.

This comedy from Sweden starts in a nursing home, but eventually involves criminals, bumbling policemen, a bag of stolen cash and an elephant. Showing at 2 and 7 p.m. Details are available at www.filmnightinternational. blogspot.ca.

On March 28, Chris Angel brings his voice and talent back to FCT, celebrating his third CD. Although local, Chris was recently ranked #1 singer/songwriter on ReverbNation and his music is very exciting, indeed.

March 27 will be the date to celebrate the first of a number of anniversaries this spring. It’s the 100th anniversary of Full Circle Theatre’s seats – and of Perth’s Balderson Theatre, from where they originally came. To celebrate, FCT is bringing back The Vintage Variety Vaudeville Revue (whose exciting show last Christ-

mas had the audience cheering) to invoke some memories of the grand old days of vaudeville and the Balderson Theatre. Alongside the professional company, Perth’s own Jamie Campbell will be performing his ode to the Balderson, Vaudeville’s Back In Town and BarnDoor Productions will offer some selected scenes from the Marks Brothers Melodrama, sampled from the plays that Perth’s Marks Brothers Dramatic Company actually performed at the Balderson Theatre, as well as across the continent.

Along with that, special displays of Marks and Balderson memorabilia will provide a glimpse of a bygone era. Tickets are available at www.shadowfax. on.ca.

All of that is simply the warmup for BarnDoor Productions big event of April: the conclusion of their 20th anniversary season with their 100th production, Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman.

A lineup like that is sure to start melting this weary old winter quickly, beginning Thursday, March 20 with the Spring Thaw.

For more information, visit www. barndoorproductions.ca.

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Romance fraud continues to claim hearts, dollars Losses due to romance and dating scams continue to mount according to members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Anti-Rackets Branch.

According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC), in 2014 there were 1,467 complaints from Canada of romance fraud. Of those complaints, 998 victims were identified and their combined financial losses exceeded $13.9 million, second only to wire fraud.

“Those who use social media and dating websites need to ensure their personal and financial security before committing money to someone online. Only give out your personal information when you have personally met and trust the person with whom you are interacting,” said Deputy Commissioner Scott TOD, OPP Investigations and Organized Crime.

The criminals seek potential victims online, generally single or recently unattached people.

Usually this form of mass marketing fraud occurs through singles and dating-related ‘meet’

websites, social media platforms, or e-mail blasts. In some cases, prolonged interaction with individuals has cost some victims tens of thousands of dollars before the ‘relationship’ ends, usually without ever meeting in person. Although 95 per cent of all types of fraud are not reported, romance scams cause victims severe financial hardship and personal embarrassment, which inhibits their decision to report the crime.

If you suspect you or someone you know has been a victim of romance fraud, or if you have already sent funds, don’t be embarrassed – you’re not alone.

Contact your local police service or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-2228477 (TIPS) or online at https:// www.tipsubmit.com/.

Tips to avoid being a victim of a romance/dating scam include: • Don’t give out any personal information in an email or when you are chatting online. • Educate yourself. Check the person’s name, the company name, and the addresses used. • Ask yourself – ‘Would someone I have

never met really declare their love for me after only a few letters or emails?’ If the answer is no, report it to police.

• Never send money, or give personal credit card or online account details to anyone you do not know and trust. A request to send money to a foreign country to someone you have never personally met should be a red flag.

• Checking website addresses carefully. Scammers often set up fake websites with addresses that are very similar to legitimate dating websites.

“Like any scam, use your computer and wireless devices to your advantage and educate yourself and others. We encourage everyone to leverage their social media interactions by using #dontbeavictim #fraudprevention and #OPPtips to help others identify and report fraud,” stated Detective Inspector Mike Bickerton, OPP Anti-Rackets Branch.

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Regional Round-Up Crochet Mini Victorian Easter Basket workshop. Saturday, March 14, 1-3 p.m.

Mississippi Valley Textile Museum. To register contact Lynda 613-256-9381.

Crochet Stitch of the Month Workshop: Star Stitch. Saturday, March 21, 1-3 p.m.

Mississippi Valley Textile Museum. To register contact Lynda 613-256-9381.

Fun with Knitting workshop: Saturday, March 14, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., a second workshop on April 4, 10-12. Mississippi Valley Textile Museum. Info/to register contact Patricia 613256-4648.

Knitting Stitch of the Month Workshop: Lattice Stitch. Wednesday, March 18, 1-3 p.m.

Mississippi Valley Textile Museum. To register contact Lynda 613-256-9381.

Mills’ Health & Wellness Program, Strength & Balance/Chair Exercise. Every Wednesday March 18 weekly program, 2-3 p.m. Mills Boardroom, 67 Industrial Dr. Transportation available. Info/registration Jan Watson 613-256-1031 ext 39.

Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Music & Memories, Lunch. Tuesday March 17, Entertainment provided. Program Info: Home Support office 613-256-4700 or Jean Perry 613256-3296.

Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Shopping & lunch out at Carlingwood - Ottawa, Monday March 23, contact Home Support Office: 613256-4700.

Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Supper Social, Almonte Legion, Monday March 23, Entertainment provided by Tony Davy, contact Home Support Office to reserve. 613-256-4700.

Mills’ Home Support, Lunch Bunch, Thursday, March 19 at the Mills’ office, 67 Industrial Dr. Transportation. Entertainment provided. Call Home Support to reserve 613256-4700.

Rug hooking workshop. Saturday, March 28, 10-3. Deadline: register/submit paymentSaturday, March 21. Students bring: Scissors, good quality quilting hoop with a long bolt or a Qsnap frame. 613-256-3754, email info@ mvtm.ca.

The Mississippi valley Textile Museum is hosting the ale tasting “A Worker’s Ale”, Saturday March 14, 7:00 p.m. Fundraiser for the Museum. Local musicians will entertain. 3 Rosamond St. E. Information. 613-256-3754.

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. Admissions or event costs, will not be included. Deadline is Monday at 4:30 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: jmichaelis@theemc.ca OR cheryl.code@metroland.com. Items will be edited as necessary. Please include name, address and phone number.

Tuesday of the month at 195 Industrial Ave at 8 p.m. Info: Kevin 613-253-5547.

Community Home Support- Footcare Clinics on Tues & Thurs. For Appt. 613-2530733.

Golden Jubilee chapter of the Eastern Star Supper & Euchre, Sat. Mar. 21 at 6.00 pm, St. James Hall Edmund St. Good food, good prizes.

Info 613-253-0356 or 613-257-1660.

Good Food for a Healthy Baby, every Thursday, 1-3 p.m. 30 Bennett Street. Info: 613-257-2779 ext 104 (or ext 100).

Indoor R/C flying for small electric planes, quads and helicopters. Wednesday evening 7:00-9:00 pm, Carambeck Community Centre.

Info: Ed at 613-257-4715.

Need to lose some weight, come and join us at TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), a non-profit weight loss support group. Monday evenings (6:30-8pm), Legion, 177 George St., Carleton Place. Info: Nancy 613-257-5732.

Parents and Children’s Group every Monday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. 30 Bennett Street.

Info: 613-257-2779 ext 100 (or ext 101).

Rotary Club of Carleton Place & Mississippi Mills meet every Monday evening at 6:15 at Slackonis, Mill St. (Carleton Place).

Info: Louise 613-253-2602.

St. Patrick’s Day w/ Live music, March 17, 3 pm, Legion

KEMPTVILLE Alzheimer Society- Dementia Education Series, Legal & Financial, March 20, 1-3pm Kemptville & District Home Support, 215 Sanders St, Ste 101, Registration 1-866-5768556 Auditions by Kemptville Players Inc. on Sunday March 22, 7:00 pm for their spring play “The 39 Steps: A Live Radio Play” by Joe Landry at the I.O.O.F. Hall (corner Barnes & Clothier Sts.) All welcome. Info 613-258-2051.

Baby Talk, Wednesday, March 18, Ontario Early Years Centre, breastfeeding support available.

BNI of Kemptville, meeting. Every Tuesday 6:45-8:30 a.m. Alumni Hall, Kemptville College (613)863-4853.

Good Food for a Healthy Baby, every Thursday, 9 - 12 noon at the Salvation Army (Oxford St) (MOPS Group). Info: 613-2572779 ext 104 (or ext 100).

Kemptville and Area Walking Group, Monday, March 16, Wednesday, March 18, Friday, March 20, 9 a.m. Meet at the North Grenville Municipal Centre, contact Eva Francoeur 613-258-4487. Sponsor: Health Unit.

North Grenville Toastmasters meet 1st, 3rd Thursday of every month at O’Farrell Financial Services, Boardroom (292 County Rd 44) start time 7 p.m. Learn communication and leadership skills.

Positive Parenting Cafe Night, A parent discussion group. Tuesday March 24, 6:30-8pm, Ontario Early Years Centre, Grenville Mutual Ins, Co. Register: 1-866-660-5853.

50+ Fitness: Classes held every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. at Canoe Club. Info: 613-256-8339.

Breakfast, March 14, 8am-10:30 am, Legion. Everyone Welcome Carleton Place & District Breast Cancer Support Group meet the 3rd Thursday in the month. Contact Anne for further information - 613-253-0450 Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum’s winter exhibit “Ready, Set, Snow” remains on display until March 31, 267 Edmund LANARK Street. Tuesdays through Saturdays 1 - 4pm.

Call to visit outside these hours. 613-253-7013.

Carleton Place Lions Club Monthly Euchre Euchre, every Thursday, 1:00 p.m. Legion Tournament. Saturday, March 14. Army Navy Hall. Sponsor: Ladies Auxiliary. Lunch. Prizes.

Club (across from McEwan’s gas station). Light Karaoke, March 20, 9pm, Lanark Legion Br. lunch 12, tournament starts 1 p.m. Prizes. #395. All proceeds will go to Lanark Highlands Carleton Place Orange Lodge meets 3rd Food Pantry & Thrift Store.

Lanark County Income Tax Clinics, Community Health Centre, 207 Robertson Dr. Friday March 13 & 27, April 10 & 24, 10-3pm.

613-259-2182 Lanark Legion Br. #395, Birthday Saturday, every third Saturday of the month. Everyone is Welcome. Info: 613-259-3249 Lanark Legion Br. #395, Dinner celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, March 14, 5pm. serving Irish Stew, Everyone is Welcome. Info: 613-259-3249 Lanark Lodge Pub (3rd Thursday every month). 2 p.m. Hosted by recreation dept. Info.

613-267-4225.

Lenten Bible Study Wed., March 18 from 2-3 pm The Book of Ruth with Rev. George Kwari, Anglican Parish of MaberlyLanark at the Lanark Learning Centre, 67 George Street. 613-259-2207 St. Patrick’s Day Supper, Tuesday, March 17, 6 p.m., St. Andrew’s United Church, 115 Clarence St. Irish stew and homemade pie. Entertainment: Steve and Lloyd Clyne. Advance tickets only call 613259-5410 or 613-259-2010.

MERRICKVILLE Books with Babies - Ontario Early Years, parents & their babies 0-12mnths, Tuesdays, March 17-April 21, 10:30-11:30am, Merrickville Public Library, 446 Main St. W. Register: 1-866-433-8933 ext 2374.

March is Nutrition Month. Join local Dietitians for cooking demonstrations at the Merrickville Community Health Centre, 354 Read St., Monday, March 23, 5:30-7:30.

Info/to register 613-269-3400 ext 233.

Men’s Darts, Merrickville Legion, March 18, 7 p.m.

Men’s Darts, Merrickville Legion, March 25, 7 p.m.

Merrickville Legion, Music by Donna & Company, March 20, 7-11 p.m. Ham dinner served at 6 p.m.

Merrickville Legion, Music by Hallman & Hoffman, March 13, 7-11 p.m. Roast Pork dinner served at 6 p.m.

Merrickville Legion, Music by Ron Donnelly, March 20, 7-11 p.m. Chicken dinner served at 6 p.m.

Merrickville Legion, open March 14, 12-4 p.m.

Merrickville Legion, open March 21, 12-4 p.m.

Senior’s Luncheon, Merrickville Legion, March 19, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

PAKENHAM Musical Evening, Clarence Bowes and Friends. Thursday, March 12, 7:00 p.m.

Country View Lodge, 4676 Dark’s Side Road. 613-624-5714.

Pakenham Horticultural Club March 18 meeting at St. Andrews United Church at 7:30. Guest speaker: Mary Reid, Master Gardener. Topic: Makeover for Tired Gardens or Tired Gardeners. Info Sherryl 613-624-5307.

Senior Fitness Classes: Every Monday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Stewart Community Centre. Info: 613-256-8339.

Studio Tour taking place March 21 & 22, in Pakenham.

PERTH Blood Donor Clinic, Civitan Club of Perth, Hwy 43 (Craig St), Monday, March 16, 1-7 p.m.

Bridge, Perth Duplicate Bridge Club meets 7:00 p.m., Thursdays, March 19, 26 at Perth Civitan Club. For partnership contact Bert Picard 613-267-5305.

Choral Evensong, St. James the Apostle Anglican Church, 12 Harvey St., 613-2671163. Sunday, March 15, 4 p.m.

Euchre, every Tuesday, 1 p.m. at McMartin House, open to all adults, info: (613)267-5531.

Friends of the Perth Library Annual General Meeting, Thursday, March 26, 7-8 pm in the Perth Library meeting room; refreshments and snacks before meeting.

GWM Hospital Auxiliary, General Meeting, 2:30 p.m., Wednesday March 25, hospital cafeteria. All members are encouraged to attend as well as those who might be interested in volunteering at the hospital and want more information.

His House - The Perth Hub Drop-in Centre, 40 North St, Working in Circle Program: Crazy Quilts lead by Rose Moses, Tuesdays 1-3pm, beginners welcome. 613-267-0906 Lanark County Camera Club meets Tuesday, March 24, 7 p.m., Algonquin College.

Visitors welcome. Info: 613-264-2767, www. lccameraclub .com Lanark County Income Tax Clinics, Library, 30 Herriott St. Saturday March 14, 21 & 28,12-3pm 613-267-1224 Lanark County Income Tax Clinics, Library, 30 Herriott St. Tuesday March 17, 24 & 31, 6-8pm 613-267-1224 Lanark County Income Tax Clinics, Salvation Army, 95 Wilson St., Tuesday March 17, 24 & 31. 2-5pm., 613-267-6260 Lanark County Income Tax Clinics, The Table, 190 Gore Street East, Thursday March 12, 19, & 26, 10-1pm, 613-267-6428 Parents and Children’s Group, every Tuesday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at St James Church (Beckwith and Harvey). Info: 613-257-2779 ext 110 (or ext 100).

Perth & District Historical Society, Brian Perkin Presents 40 years in Local Broadcasting, Thursday, March 19, Royal Canadian Legion, 26 Beckwith St. 7:30 p.m. Information: 613264-0094 www.perthhs.org Perth Civitan Country Jamboree, Sunday, March 22 (4th Sunday every month), 2-6:30 pm, Civitan Hall. Dinner 5 pm. Info: 613-2671825.

Perth Old Tyme Fiddler’s Dance, Classic Country Music, Perth Legion Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. March 13. Info: 613-259-2569 or 613-2838703.

Perth Tay Seniors. Card game Bridge & Euchre. Lions Hall. Wednesday, March 25, lunch noon, cards 1 p.m. To reserve call 613267-1422.

Rideau Trail Association, Foley Mountain Conservation Area, Sun., Mar. 22, Level 1-2, 8-10km, 9:30am meet at Conlon Farm, Leader: Tom Pearcey 613-284-1294 Rideau Trail Association, Open House, Sat., Mar. 21, 2-4pm, McMartin House, Contact: Dorothy Hudson 613-283-0332.

Rideau Trail Association, Sun., Mar. 15, Mackler Road loop, level 1-2, moderate place, 8-10 km. Meet at Conlon Farm Perth 9:30 a.m.

Leader: Brenda Ethier 613-464-8746.

St. James Anglican Church, Saturday March 14, 4:30-6pm, 12 Harvey St (corner of

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Harvey & Drummond St) Community Dinners: ham, scalloped potatoes, vegetables, salad, desserts, tea & coffee.

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 244, 26 Beckwith Street East, March 17, 2:00-6:00 pm. Eddie Ashton and his band will be providing the entertainment in the Members’ Lounge.

St. Paul’s United Church, Saturday March 21, 4:30-6pm, 25 Gore St. West (corner of Gore D’Arcy St) Community Dinners: meatloaf, mashed potatoes, vegetables, coleslaw, rolls, desserts, tea & coffee.

The Butterfly Fan Club- Perth & District Breast Cancer Support Group. Meeting, March 19, 7-9 p.m. Perth Family Health Centre, 33 Lewis St. Info: Carleen 613-812-4474.

RURAL 4 Hand Euchre Friday, March 20, 7:30 p.m., Pierces Corners Hall. Light lunch. All welcome.

Info: 613-489-1684 4 hand euchre, Wednesday, March 18, 7:00 p.m. Montague Seniors Hall, Rosedale. Good prizes, good food. (613)284-1074.

6 hand euchre with lunch, every Saturday, 1 p.m. Montague & District Seniors Club, 658 Rosedale Rd S. (613)283-8482, (613)2836240.

Appleton on ice, Sat. March 14, 11:302:30, behind 159 Hillcrest Ave, Appleton.

Ice fishing, barbecue lunch, music, prizes, For tickets contact NLRM at 613-257-8503 or David at 613-253-5321 Club 55 carpet bowling, every Tuesday, 1:30pm, South Elmsley Complex, Hwy 15. New members welcome.

Dance, March 21, 8 pm-12 am, lunch 10:30 pm, Band: The Monarch’s (50’s-60’s-70’s music), Lyndhurst Legion. Special Euchre at 1 p.m.

Friday, March 13. Spaghetti and Quiz Night, 6 pm, Elgin Lions Hall. Quiz Show and Spaghetti Dinner. All welcome. Info call Keith 613-359-5659.

Fun and Fitness, Mondays, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Watson’s Corners Hall. Info: Kara 613259-2182.

Invitational St. Pat’s Ham Dinner, Wednesday, March 18, 5:30 p.m. Tatlock Hall. cards will follow at 7. Info: 613-259-2606 Joan.

Karate and Cardio-Kickboxing in Port Elmsley. Karate- Wednesday and Friday evenings. Kickboxing- Thursday evenings. Visit www.portelmsley-karate.com or call 613-2649063.

Keep your shape after 55, exercise class, Thursdays 1:30-2:30 pm, Toledo Legion Hall.

Info: Monika 613-275-1112.

Kitley Elders potluck lunch, March 19, 12 noon. St Andrew’s United Church Hall, Toledo. Info: Alice 613-284-0307.

March 14, St. Paddy’s Day Party featuring Shawn McCullough, Henry Norwood and Wade Foster on fiddle. 2-6 p.m. luncheon Royal Canadian Legion Upper Rideau Branch#542, Westport 613-273-3615.

Membership Meeting, every 4th Tuesday at 10 a.m. followed by a potluck lunch. Montague Forget-Me-Not Seniors. Info: 613-283-2993.

Rideau and District Old Tyme Fiddlers Assoc, traditional old tyme fiddle and country music dance, Alfred Taylor Centre, 2300 Community Way, North Gower, Friday March 13, 7:30-11:30 pm. We welcome new members, See RURAL page 23

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Saturday, March 14, Soup Cafe, Portland United Church, 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Taste Test 10 Soups then enjoy a full bowl with crackers/ bread, or Take Out, Buy & Freeze!

Snow Road Snowmobile Club Breakfast March 21, 8-11 a.m. at Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Road. Everyone welcome. You could win a Free Breakfast.

Spring flower arranging by Colleen Kahrman. Sunday, March 22, 1:00-3:30 p.m.

ABC Hall, 3166 Bolingbroke Road. Advance tickets $20. 613-273-8232.

St Clare’s, Dwyer Hill, Annual St. Patrick’s Supper, Sunday, March 15, 4-6:30pm, turkey, ham & all the fixings. Info: Shirley 613-8382704.

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, Toledo Legion, Tuesday March 17 from 4-8, Come on out for some great Irish food and music.

St Patrick’s Day Stew Dinner, Tuesday March 17, 5-7pm, Elphin Presbyterian Church, all proceeds to Elphin Presbyterian Church.

The Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation invites anyone expecting bone and joint surgery to make contact with local volunteers for peer support. The Ortho Connect program helps to ease the fear, stress and anxiety that go along with bone surgery and help patients prepare. Call 1-800-461-3639 ext 4, and ask for Lauralee.

Tired of Winter - join us at Newboro Community Hall for old fashion turkey dinner, Friday March 13, sponsored by Newboro United Church Tickets in Advance -Take-out 4-5 pm Sit down at 6 pm. Call Barb @ 613-273-5344 or Shelley @ 613-273- 3741

7 p.m. Salvation Army Church (side door).

(613)283-0960.

Fish & Chips, every second Friday evening, March 20, 4-7 p.m.(Canadian Room), Royal Canadian Legion Br 95. Info: 283-3292.

Fun With Science, Ontario Early years Centre, Wednesday March 18, 9:30-11:30am, Trinity United Church, pre-registration call 613-283-0095 ext300.

Good Food for a Healthy Baby, every Tuesday, 1-3 p.m. at the CHC, 2 Gould Street.

Info: 613-257-2779 ext 104 (or ext 100).

Jamboree, Sunday March 15, Ham & Scallop Potatoe Dinner, Music from 1:00-6:30 pm, Dinner at 5 pm, Dinner & Entertainment, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 95.

Knights Of Columbus Dinner, Wed. March, 25, 5:30 pm-6:30 pm, Knights Of Columbus Hall, 18 William Street West. Info Tel 613-283-1550 613-283-1328 Seating Capacity 100.

March is Nutrition Month. Join local Dietitians for cooking demonstrations at the Smiths Falls Community Health Centre, 2 Gould St, Wednesday, March 18, 5:30-7:30.

Info/to register 613-269-3400 ext 233.

Monday Night Bid Euchre, (Cdn Room) & Duplicate Bridge (Lancaster Hall), Smiths Falls Legion, 7 p.m. Info 613-283-3292 Monday Night Bid Euchre, Smiths Falls Legion, 7 p.m. Info 613-283-3292 Parents and Children’s Group, every Thursday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the First Baptist Church (73 Beckwith St N) Info: 613-283-9307 (or 613-257-2779 ext 100).

Rideau Canal views and stories by Simon Lunn at the Smiths Falls and District Historical Society on Thursday, March 26th, 7:00 p.m. at Heritage House Museum, Old Sly’s Road.

Smiths Falls Horticultural Society will meet, March 17, 7:15 p.m., Smiths Falls Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 95. Topic, drought tolerant plants, Judy Wall, Rockwall Gardens.

613-283-1470 St. Patrick’s, 40 plus singles dance, Saturday March 14, Civitan Club, 12689 Hwy 15, Info: 285-5557.

St. Patrick’s Day Supper, Saturday, March 14, Westminster Presbyterian Church, social time 4:30-5:30, dinner 5:30pm. Info: 613-2832318, 613-283-6987, 613-283-7527.

Sunday Afternoons, Youth Darts (Lounge), 1pm, Smiths Falls Legion.

The Ladies of Harmony, March 14, Decadent Desserts - 6:30 p.m. Trinity United Church, Play 7:15 p.m.Tickets: 283-4444 Thursday nights, Bingo (Lancaster Hall), Smiths Falls Legion, 7 p.m.

Tuesday Afternoons, Duplicate Bridge (Lancaster Hall), Smiths Falls Legion, noon.

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Bentley Hi there, Bentley here, a handsome male with a gentle personality just waiting for you to come and get him. After 10 months of living with a lovely family allergies of one of the family members was the reason I had to be rehomed. I am great with kids and may probably be introWe purr and we nuzzle, duced to a dog or another we lick and we cuddle, we feline. run and we leap, we play and we sleep.

We’re all two female cats would you like that?

We even let you share “our” bed And love to wrap ourselves around your head.

We could be your favorite furry queens with claws Which we don’t use without a cause.

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This week’s featured pets Shadow and Blackie Message from Shadow and Blackie, two of the sweetest black cats who are hard to tell apart except that Shadow has a few white hairs on her chest. Currently they are available for adoption from the Perth Pet Valu store. They can be adopted separate or together.

Hmmmm those human tidbits of chicken, meat or fish, We like them all please, in our cat dish.

We like to be the ones you come first to see Who’s going home this week, will it be she or will it be me?

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Wish list LAWS is currently in need of the following items: Pedigree canned dog food; PC canned cat and kitten food; dog and cat medical weight scale; medical exam cabinets (metal); cat scratchers for cages (available online at www.

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stretchandscratch.com); liquid laundry detergent; bleach; non-clumping cat litter; office paper (legal and letter size); stamps; gift certificates (Staples, Canadian Tire, The Home Depot, TSC Stores, Home Hardware, Walmart).

From all the staff and animals at LAWS, we thank the community for their generous donations and support.

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A note of thanks to everyone who participated in LAWS Cupcake Day on Feb. 23. The following people/groups kindly made cupcakes as part of the LAWS fundraiser: Chiropractic Care and Longevity Centre, Rebecca Kitch, Kaitlin Watson, Perth Pet Valu, Apple Cheeks Consignment, Heidi Bell, Natural Pet Foods, Mills Community Support Corporation and Equator Coffee Roasters.

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The family thinks Poppy is ready to go to her new forever home where she can outlive her life.

The only thing they ask is to continue to watch Poppy’s food intake and she needs to be walked every day and give her lots of love

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and outgoing. Buttons arrived shortly before Christmas with a nasty cold.

She’s now given a clean bill of health, so please hurry to get her, she’s a real gem of a cat.

Poppy (formerly Ivy) Poppy is an approximately 11year-old female chocolate Labrador mix.

When she came to LAWS she was

and encouragement.

For more information or to meet Poppy, please call the shelter at 613283-9308.

Thank you for your continued support of the Lanark Animal Welfare Society.

Follow us if you like on Facebook at www.facebook.com/lanarkanimals or if you have any questions or concerns, please contact the shelter at shelter@lanarkanimals.ca or by calling 613-283-9308.

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Connections awarded $5,000 from Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group On Feb. 18, Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group gave Connections a $5,000 donation to support their nutrition/cooking program.

“Create a Ripple Effect (CARE) is a program in which we donate a portion of our profits back into the communities we do business in. The profits come from the community and are invested back into the community.

The Commonwell wants to keep the communities we live in and love going strong,” said Michael Paczek, regional manager of the Perth office. “(This is) just one of the ways The Commonwell can help,” he added.

Connections fit very well with what our program supports; children, health care and safety. Connections is a nonprofit organization funded by Public Health Agency of Canada. It has four main programs, the volunteer birth

companion program, Good Food for a Healthy Baby, home visiting and parent/children groups. Good Food for a Healthy Baby is also offered in Leeds & Grenville.

This donation will assist us with our cooking programs at Connections.

Submitted by Connections.

Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group recently made a $5,000 donation to Connections, which will go towards assisting with its cooking programs. Lanark County-based Connections is a non-profit organization funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada.

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1930 Model A Ford owned for more than 30 years Wes and Nancy Ford of Harrow, Ontario, own a beautifully restored 1930 Model A Ford Tudor purchased

by Wes at an auction between Cookstown and Alliston on April 12, 1984 for $4,800.

The car was yellow with brown fenders (original colour black) and it ran well. The odometer today shows 51,697 miles, and 6,000 of those miles have been added since 1984.

The windshield can be cranked open from the bottom and the windows on either side of the rear seat can be rolled all the way down to provide a refreshing breeze.

When their car was new, it was a Ford Standard with a Windsor factory retail price of $620 and reduced to $595 in May 1930. Wes has added cowl lights to his car (a Deluxe feature) and his car also now has two taillights.

Wes replaced the right front fender with one from California because the original on his car had been hit in an accident and repaired with lots of bondo. And he knows his car was built in Windsor because Robertson screws were used throughout the car (different from the U.S. Model A’s).

Wes’s wife Nancy bought new Firestone tires for the car for Christmas 1986. A full restoration of the car was performed between 1993 and 1995. Wes sandblasted the chassis himself and Kevin Monk at County Collision put the body back on, assembled it, and painted it. The mechanical brakes were redone by Bill Whittles of Windsor Automotive. It was not ready for daughter Kim’s wedding and so the

late Jack Herdman, a cousin, drove Kim and Wes to the church in Jack’s 1945 Bentley with Jack acting as chauffeur.

The restoration of the Model A was greatly aided by Harko’s Model A Parts in Southgate, Michigan, and

by Motor City Antique Auto Supply in Detroit. Wes was able to purchase a complete wiring harness in Detroit in 1994 for $24.95. The interior has been replaced by LeBaron Bonney and Nancy performed the installation.

The wire wheels originally were black and are now a beautiful shade of blue. The car has been refinished in Bonnie Gray (a ’29 Model colour).

The Centennial of the Ford Motor Company was held in Windsor in 2003 and Wes had the honour of driving his car around the Ford test track. In 2013 their car was the February feature in a calendar called Cars of Harrow, a worthy honour for a great car!

I’m always looking for more stories.

Email billtsherk@ sympatico.ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, Ont. N8H 3W2.

Everyone whose story is published in my column will receive a free autographed copy of my book: “OLD CAR DETECTIVE FAVOURITE STORIES, 1925 to 1965.”

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A big thank you to the Perth & District Collegiate Institute Link Crew for hosting a recent fundraising dance for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County’s (BBBS) Tim Hortons Bowl for Kids Sake and raising $852. Above, from left: Drina Hunink, Jackson Rexe, Lindsay Bell, Sherry Burke of BBBS, Taylor Peters, Meghan Card and Theoren Parks.

Absent is Dahlia Hogue.

Township of Montague

PROPERTY TAXES 2015 Interim Billing The interim tax bills have been mailed out. The installments are due as follows:

1st Installment is due Tuesday, March 31st, 2015 2nd Installment is due Tuesday, June 30th 2015

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Bill Payment Options: ❖ Payable at most Financial Institutions, via internet/telephone banking or at the counter with the payment stub(s). ❖ In person at the Township Office, 6547 Roger Stevens Dr. ❖ Mailing the stub with your payment(s) to Box 755, Smiths Falls ON K7A 4W6 ❖ Locked drop-off box located at the front door of the Municipal Office for after hours payments.

Office hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Are you buying your next car with a phone app or in-person? from the traditional dealershipvisit route for auto purchasing/ leasing. Many people feel intimidated making the second largest purchase of their adult lives in an arena that has a lot of preconceived baggage hanging around that isn’t necessarily positive. They dread schlepping from car-lot to car-lot and spending, what they consider to be, an inordinately long period of time speaking with sales consultants and business managers. Many feel, even with today’s wealth of online information resources that they are engaging in a process that they don’t quite understand.

There’s a certain level of distrust or an acknowledgement that the retailer’s representative is supporting the best interests of their own business rather than the client’s. Manufacturers don’t always do their best to dispel myths and misunderstandings with price advertising that leaves shoppers’ eyes strained from analyzing small print conditions and clauses.

The proponents and operators

Car Counsellor BRIAN TURNER

of shop-by-app services point to price variances between retailers for the same make and model as reason to use their offerings in order to save the most money. They thrive on the image of shopping from the comfort of your home or office and the ability to get the same great deal as someone who may be more adept and educated on the negotiation process. These changes to car buying are just the beginning as players such as Google and Apple are planning to put their own distinct mark on automotive manufacturing and retailing, and with current makers such as Tesla which offer manufacturer-direct sales experiences that take the traditional sales consultant out of the equation.

The price argument in favour of app shopping is hard to counter.

Carmakers are forever splashing their print and multimedia ads with prices in the largest font possible that represent the lowest cost of acquisition and often include rebates and offers that aren’t available to every customer. Until they wake up to the fact that this is costing them customers, the voting-withtheir-feet (or rather thumbs) crowd will continue to move away from traditional clientconsultant transactions to appbased processes. But app-based systems have their own price faults. Their ‘build-your-vehicle’ price menus may let shoppers choose equipment combinations that aren’t available to order.

Most of these online site operators are paid by dealerships for the lead they generate and send. This is an additional cost to the retailer that isn’t reimbursed by their manufacturer. Who do you think pays this cost?

Equipment packages and optional features may seem like

easy menu items to choose from, but when you deal directly with a traditional retailer consultant you gain from the benefit of their knowledge in how certain packages work well in your particular area and which ones to avoid. This information can be critical when you’re shopping for a vehicle that will do more than just transport passengers with tasks such as towing or cargo hauling.

As far as time savings go, consider which takes longer; typing in a myriad of personal information to be sent whoknows-where, or having a question and answer conversation with a live experienced and licensed professional who works under a privacy policy that protects your information.

Probably the biggest argument in favour of the traditional purchase model is being able to control where you do business. When multiple retailers are bidding for your business you may be urged to choose one located some

distance away from your home or place of employment. Then your dollars aren’t going to support local businesses and the related wide-reaching benefits to their communities (think employment, youth sports and charity sponsorships). And when the need arises for assistance that isn’t covered by factory warranties or plans, it’s usually the retailer who covers the cost but never for vehicles that were purchased at another store.

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

Yours in service, Brian Turner

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The “there’s an app for that” generation can reach out and perform an almost limitless number of tasks and transactions with current technology. One area of particular interest (due to the money to be made) is the ability to purchase or lease a new or used vehicle through apps and sites that promise to do all the legwork for you and find you the best deal possible.

These broker or agent sites take your wish/spec list and transmit it to the related auto retailers who then send back their supposedly best offers for you to review and choose from.

Some apps offer communication lines that never identify you or any of your personal information to any retailer by letting you set up a profile that will keep your email inbox spam free and avoid dinner time marketing calls from a dealership call center.

But in the world of demand for uber-convenient and ultrafast shopping is this consumercourse the best one to follow?

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That October night in 1951 when Hank Williams came to town Although it has been over 60 years since his death, the legend of Hank Williams just keeps on growing.

For it would seem that the life and death of this sad lonely troubadour continues to play on the minds of music lovers everywhere as well as his music itself. There are many over the years, and many today, who were born long after his death who have become infatuated with the man and his story. He was country music’s first bona fide superstar but his music has been covered in all genres.

Today he is considered to be one of the finest songwriters of the 20th century. His appearance on the music scene was rather brief but a huge void was created by his untimely death. And this void has never been filled. Many are those who wish they could have seen him and have been haunted by his legend. As for those who did they are considered to be amongst the very fortunate indeed.

One such “fortunate” was the (now late) Peter Morozuk of Greely, Ontario.

He experienced Hank Williams on an October night in 1951. It was at the old Ottawa Auditorium and it cost him nearly his entire summer savings to pay the cost of the $1.50 ticket. But to the then 13-year-old it was more than worth it. In fact, he said the event changed his life forever.

“It was really something,” he explained. “People were crying everywhere and it just pulled at my heart.”

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crowd and shook hands with several people during his performance. Yet, despite his down to earth manner, the crowd was left mesmerized by him. In fact, it is said that Hank was an incredible performer but there is not a lot of video footage in existence that would demonstrate this.

Written accounts by those who saw him all affirm that he was simply amazing to experience live.

After the show in Ottawa he climbed into the back of his ’51 Cadillac and went on to make his way through eastern Ontario en route to Toronto. In doing so, he passed through places such as; Stittsville, Carleton Place, Smiths Falls, Kingston, etc., riding through the night. He would never return and just 14 months later would die in the back seat of that same Cadillac en route to a New Year’s night show set for Canton, Ohio. He was only 29-years-old.

Behind him Williams left a treasure of timeless tunes along with a lingering haunting legacy. In fact, it has often been said that Nashville has never fully recovered from his death. This would seem

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Lyle Dillabough performs as Hank Williams during a tribute show in Almonte back in 2002. to be so. The list of song titles he introduced within less than a five-year time period is staggering. Titles such as; Cold Cold Heart, Your Cheatin Heart, Move It On Over, Jambalaya, You Win Again, I Can’t Help It (If I’m Still In Love With You), I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry, Lost Highway, I Saw The Light, Half As Much, There Will Be No Tear drops Tonight and so on have immortalized him.

His songs too were instrumental in launching the careers of many namely; Ray Charles, Tony Bennett, B. J. Thom-

as, Kay Starr, and a whole list of others. Rocker George Thorogood had a huge hit with his “souped up” version of, Move It On Over in the late ’70s as did The Holly Cole Trio with their slow jazz version of Cold Cold Heart in 2000.

On and on the list goes.

Although he was young when he died, Hank looked and seemed so much older.

No doubt this was due in part to his addiction to alcohol and drugs but he also suffered from a deteriorating back condition which was present from birth.

In many ways it seemed that he was born to be what he became as physical and economic factors would restrict his options in life. Add to that the introduction of radio and recordings, the time was ripe for someone of his talent to emerge as he did. Besides; he possessed that one all-important intangible component – A broken heart. The divorce with his first wife Audrey, not having access to his son Hank Williams Jr., and the fact he was fired from the Grand Ole Opry no doubt contributed to his untimely end.

On the evening of Dec. 21, 2002 myself, “legendary” Ottawa Valley keyboard player Bernie Costello and fiddler Rick Legree performed a tribute to Williams at the Old Almonte (Ontario) Town Hall Auditorium to mark the 50th anniversary of his death. The present-day mayor of Canton Ohio, (at the time) Richard D. Watkins, sent us a letter officially proclaiming Almonte to be “Canton North” in honour of the event.

Watkins was 22 years the night Hank was to play his hometown and was actually in the crowd at the arena when the “news” that Hank wouldn’t be making it was announced. Everyone was in complete shock as was the entire North American continent in the days that followed.

However, the legend was born. No, Hank didn’t make it to Canton that night and maybe his spirit did, or did not, show up in Almonte 50 years later. But his tunes sure did. Along with a whole lot of people who still loved every one of them.

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Learn about alpines, rockery plants at March 17 Smiths Falls Horticultural Society talk Charles McLenaghan

Smiths Falls Horticultural Society The topic for March is “Say ‘So Long’ to Winter”. Note that this may not occur this March but entries can be photos you have taken within the last two years.

The topic for April is “Signs of Spring’s Arrival”. Don’t forget the first déjà vu should be taken in early April. See page 9 of the yearbook for details.

The Fairy Tales theme for our flower shows continues this month. This fun show is to be your design of “Old Lady in a Shoe”. It is simply a design in a shoe so use your imagination and submit your entry.

We wish to thank two of our supporters thus far this year.

Thank you to Wendy of the new Main Street Bistro for making the cake for our tenth anniversary celebration last month. Everyone was eager to try her delicious lemon-filled cake. Secondly, we thank Steve’s Service at 1179 Matheson Drive for sponsoring the printing of our monthly newsletter, The Sunflower, again this season. Please support these businesses to show our appreciation of their support.

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We also have a bus reserved for those wishing to attend the annual Ottawa Orchid Society Show that takes place on April 18 and 19 at the Nepean Sportsplex. This is a fantastic show with a huge variety of orchids on display. Our bus trip, scheduled for the Sunday, April 19 show, will only take place if enough interest is shown at the meeting.

General admission is $12 and $10 for seniors. Again please check the sign-up sheet. Tripods are allowed for that perfect photo on Sunday between 9 and 11 a.m. only.

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Charles McLenaghan is the media director for the Smiths Falls Horticultural Society.

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The next meeting of the Smiths Falls Horticultural Society is at the Smiths Falls Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 95 at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17.

Memberships for 2015 are also available for new members as well as renewals for current members. The cost remains the same at $10 per individual and $15 for family residing at the same residence. Everyone is welcome; there is a small fee of $3 for non-members. Green is the theme so you are asked to don your green for another fun evening.

We start off with our guest speaker, Judy Wall, owner and operator of Rockwall Gardens, east of Perth near Highway 7.

She is a Master Gardener with the Lanark group, past president of the Ottawa Rock Garden Society and a member of several alpine societies around the world.

She is passionate about alpines and rockery plants and loves the challenge of learning to germinate and grow unique plants for our area. She is well qualified to teach us about drought tolerant plants, a fitting subject for the hot dry summers we often experience.

Our photo contest winners for February were; Brian Bellevue, first; Anneke Phillips-Wilson, second; and Aline Hicks, third.

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While the reasons for this are many, such as With the mild temperatures, sunshine and the ever popular Seedy Sunday event, there were sure standardizing shape, size or colour or optimizing yield for commercial operations, MacKenzie says signs of spring in Perth on March 8. the process comproLocals and outmises many of the of-towners alike plants’ beneficial flocked to the That is what we’re trying to promote characteristics. event, which was and preserve here – things like purple “Plants grown held at the Perth from heirloom or Legion, to kick off tomatoes, yellow carrots and other heritage seeds are the gardening sea- unique varieties like those. often more colourson. ful, more flavourful, “Seedy Sunday Sarah MacKenzie, president Perth Farmers’ Market more nutritious and really starts the spring season off with a bang,” said Tania Cadeau, more unique than hybrid seeds,” MacKenzie said. a board member with the Perth Farmers’ Market, “That is what we’re trying to promote and preserve here – things like purple tomatoes, yellow carrots who hosts the event every year.

This year’s event was the sixth annual Seedy and other unique varieties like those.”

Perth’s Seedy Sunday event attracts hundreds of Sunday, which is always held the first weekend in March. This is the perfect time to get excited about vendors and guests from all over Lanark County, seeds and gardening in general, Cadeau said, since and has been growing in popularity ever since its most seeds need to be planted in early spring to get inception. Now, the event sees more than 400 people through its doors each year. a jump start on their growing cycles.

“I think there’s a big market in this area for “The ground might not be ready for seeds yet,” she said, “but the seeds are ready to get started events like this,” Cadeau said. “There’s a trend inside so they are ready to be transferred outside towards organic, local and healthy eating, all of which you can get by growing your own plants.” when the time comes.”

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“We are very, very proud of your accomplishment,” said principal Carmela Ciocio, before she handed out medals to both classes. “We know you have worked very hard.”

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

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

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

How To Apply? Applications and guides are available for download at www.pertheconomicdevelopment.ca, or you can contact Casey Buchanan at the Town of Perth at 613-267-3311 Ext. 2240 or by email at cbuchanan@perth.ca.

BIA SEEKING TWO PEOPLE FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

The Downtown Heritage Perth BIA has two available positions on our Board of Directors. We are looking for two (2) individuals who are interested in becoming part of a dynamic team. The BIA Board is enthusiastic and eager to make changes in how we promote our beautiful town. If you would like to be part of this change, then now is the time. Applications are being accepted until 4pm on Thursday, March 19th, 2015.

The election will take place at our March 25th Board meeting.

For more information please contact Kari Clarke, the BIA Coordinator, at 613-2641190 or email bia@perth.ca. Application forms are available on the BIA website at www.downtownperthbia.weebly.com.

DOG TAGS AND CAT LICENCES:

Dog tags are required annually for all dogs residing in Perth and may be purchased for a cost of $15.00 prior to April 1st. If purchased after April 1st the fee is $30.00.

All cat owners must purchase a one-time licence for a fee of $15.00. Dog tags and cat licences are available at the Town Hall. For more information call 613-267-3311 ext 2278. If you require animal care and control services, please contact our Animal Control/By-Law Enforcement Officer, Anita Stuart, at 613-259-9998 or Pager 613267-9337.

DO YOU KNOW WHEN TO CALL 9-1-1?

Call 9-1-1 when you need immediate assistance from Fire/Paramedics/Police, such as: ✓ When someone is hurt and needs help ✓ If someone is taking or damaging property that does not belong to him or her ✓ If you see someone hurting someone else ✓ If you see a fire or smell smoke Do not call 9-1-1: ✓ As a joke ✓ To request information ✓ For road conditions (contact MTO instead) HOW TO REACH THE POLICE (O.P.P.): In an emergency: 9-1-1 or 1-888-310-1122 (1-888-310-1133 for hearing impaired) Remember: If you are using a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephone, 9-1-1 may not automatically get your location. Please know your location.

If you need police assistance, but it is not an emergency: 1-888-310-1122 (1-888-310-1133 for hearing impaired) to be connected to the nearest O.P.P. Communications Centre For administrative calls to the Lanark County O.P.P. Detachment or to speak to a specific officer: 613-267-2626 (8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., 75 Dufferin St., Perth) You can also report specific occurrences to police through the Citizen SelfReporting system at http://www.opp.ca/reporting/ A message from the Perth Police Services Board

SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL FROM SIDEWALKS AND ROOFS:

During this time of year, it is important to note that the Town of Perth has regulations regarding snow and ice removal from sidewalks and roofs. These by-laws are in place to ensure the safety of all pedestrians in our community.

Pursuant to Town of Perth By-law # 2060 owners of any occupied, unoccupied, or vacant lot are responsible for the removal of any snow or ice accumulation that may be left behind after sidewalk plough operations. Residents are required to clear any public sidewalk, adjoining their property, of snow and ice for the full paved width of the sidewalk. Where the snow or ice is so frozen that it cannot be removed without injury to the sidewalk, anti-slip materials are to be strewn over the area (i.e. sand or ashes).

Town of Perth Property Maintenance and Occupancy Bylaw # 3322 requires building owners and/or occupants to safely remove any ice and snow build-up from roofs.

When this hazard cannot be immediately removed, there are barricades available to alert pedestrians of the potential overhead danger. A limited number of these barricades are available at the Crystal Palace in the Tay Basin. These are to be used as a temporary solution until such time as the ice and snow is safely brought down. Once this has been done, these barricades are to be returned to the Crystal Palace.

In addition, the Ontario Fire Code requires that fire escapes and fire access routes must be kept clear of ice and snow to allow for safe passage for building occupants and emergency personnel.

For more information contact Peter Echlin, By-law Enforcement Officer at 613-2673311 ext. 2267.

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Nightingale case testimony to be heard June 11 tion. That portion of the court proceedings back to 1993. is expected to take half a day.

On Dec. 23, 2014, McNichol was again The case is covered by a publication arrested and charged in relation to a secFurther evidence in the Richard Night- ban. The allegations have not been proven ond victim, dating back to the late 1980s.

McNichol is charged with one count ingale case will be heard at the Perth in court. each of sexual assault, sexual exploitacourthouse on Thursday, June 11. tion, and sexual interference with a person Nightingale was arrested on Jan. 10, McNichol case continues The historic sexual assault trial of Wil- under the age of 16 years, contrary to the 2014, and charged with sexual assault. It is alleged that Nightingale, a registered liam (Bill) McNichol has been adjourned Criminal Code of Canada.

The case is covered by a publication nurse who worked for Lanark County until April 24 at the Smiths Falls courtMental Health, sexually assaulted a house, 39 Chambers St. for judicial pre- ban.

The charges have not been proven in 33-year-old woman that same day, at his trial.

The case was spoken to at the Ontario court. The OPP is continuing with its inoffice at the Great War Memorial Hospital site of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Court of Justice in the Perth courthouse, vestigation.

43 Drummond St. E., on Monday, March If anyone has more information on Hospital. this matter, they can contact the Lanark The case was again before the Ontar- 2.

In November of 2014, the Lanark County OPP detachment in Perth at 613io Court of Justice in Perth on Tuesday, County OPP charged the 64-year-old with 267-2626, toll-free anytime at 1-888-310March 10 for a preliminary hearing.

The defense said that they would re- several sex offences in regards to a his- 1122, or the Citizen Self-Reporting Sysquire about an hour for a cross-examina- toric sexual assault investigation, dating tem online at opp.ca.

Desmond Devoy

desmond.devoy@metroland.com

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The Porn Harms banner may have flown over Foster Street for the last time in this October 2014 file photo.

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The decision can now be appealed to the chief administrative officer (CAO), and then, if the answer is still no, they can appeal further to town council directly. “I know this has been a very controversial issue,� said Coun. Jim Graff, referring to the “Porn Harms� banner which has flown for a week in October for the past few years, which was put up as part of the White Ribbon campaign, fronted locally by a church group. He pointed out that that banner was allowed to fly as a result of a 5-2 decision in favour of hanging it. “What we don’t know is how many people supported it,�

Graff said.

Local Neville Wells had made a delegation to town council voicing his concerns about the banner, and asking that the policy be changed. “Because of the crusade of one individual‌ we, as a council, are being asked to approve a new banner policy,â€? said Graff, who charged that the new policy would “take this out of the hands of council.â€?

Coun. Judy Brown noted that the new policy does allow for exceptions. Deputy Mayor John Gemmell said when it comes to the new policy, “I can live with that‌ It strengthens the idea that the policy should be for tourism or economic development.â€?

Graff replied though that “it’s a matter of interpretation,� and that “I believe strongly that it should be council that should be choosing� which banners fly, and which do not, though he hastened to add, “I mean no disrespect to staff.�

CAO John deRosenroll noted that, “council has the ultimate step� in the appeal

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appeal process itself is new, so, “that voice is not lost.� “The majority (of banners) will fall within the policy,�

Perth & Smiths Falls said Gemmell. “It would still come to us in the end.�

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Search and rescue team volunteers sought for training

Queen’s University alumni group seeks to take part in Perth’s bicentennial, seek tie to school’s birthday

Desmond Devoy

desmond.devoy@metroland.com

Local Queen’s University alumni are seeking to link the Kingston school’s 175th anniversary in 2016 with Perth’s 200th birthday that same year.

One late member of the Queen’s family who has already done a lot to bridge both town and gown was William Morris - a prominent Perth businessman who lived from 1786 to 1858.

According to Linda Cuthbertson, representing the Friends of Queen’s, Morris was instrumental in the founding of Queen’s, but also served as a successful business owner, War of 1812 veteran, one of Perth’s first settlers, land

speculator, and chief stockholder in the company that undertook the construction of the Tay Canal, connecting the town to the Rideau Canal. He was also a Justice of the Peace and in 1820 represented the Perth area in the Upper Canada House of Assembly.

Walking in the footsteps of this great man, Cuthbertson said it was her hope that her group could partner up with local groups celebrating the bicentennial. One of her group’s goals was to erect a bronze plaque in Morris’ honour, one at Morris Hall on the Queen’s campus, and one in Perth. Both plaques would bear an etched picture of Morris, along with the logos of the Town of Perth and of the univer-

sity.

Cuthbertson suggested that an “appropriate downtown venue” be chosen for the Perth plaque, likely at the intersection of Gore Street East and Herriott Street near Conway’s Menswear.

The Friends will be setting up fundraising for the plaques but she asked if town staff could erect the Perth plaque. Showing remarkable forward planning, she said that Queen’s dignitaries would like to be part of the unveiling ceremony, which she proposed for the Victoria Day long weekend, on May 21, 2016.

The Friends are also planning a series of events to mark the important year of 2016:

A gala dinner, likely for the fall of this year. Governor General David Johnston is a Queens alumni and has been invited to attend.

Saturday, Sept. 12: Tea with author and broadcaster Mary Cook at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Perth.

March 18 to 19, 2016: Joint choirs from Perth will perform with the Queens’ Orchestra and Choral Ensemble at Grant Hall on the Queen’s campus in Kingston, and later at St. John’s Roman Catholic Church in Perth.

A speakers’ series is in the works, as is possible partnerships between local high school sports teams in shared activities against teams from Queen’s.

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NOTICE Activation of Reduced Load Period on All Township Roads

Take notice that reduced load restrictions (five (5) tonnes per axle) will be in force on all Township Roads effective Monday, March 16th, 2015.

The reduced load period is necessary for the protection of all Township Roads which are susceptible to damage during the spring thaw.

The restriction will be removed when the likelihood of road damage has diminished.

For enquiries about reduced loads please contact The Corporation of the Township of Lanark Highlands Public Works Department at 613-259-2398.

JOB POSTING – 2015-003 CAO / CLERK The Township of Lanark Highlands is seeking a qualified person to fulfill the full-time position of Chief Administrative Officer / Clerk.

A copy of the job description and specific qualifications can be found at www.lanarkhighlands.ca The closing date for this opportunity is March 27th, 2015 at 4:00 PM Connected to Your Community - P7 - Thursday, March 12, 2015

COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE Committee of the Whole Tuesday, March 24th at 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 14th at 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 28th at 6:00 p.m.

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Rideau Ground Search and Rescue (RGSAR) team is current promoting a volunteer recruiting drive.

In March the team will be hosting a Basic Search and Rescue Course which will run over two weekends, March 13 and 14, 28 and 29. This course is recognized by the Ontario Search and Rescue Volunteer Association (OSARVA) and Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

Members who pass and join RGSAR can be called upon to assist the OPP during a Search and Rescue operation. Anyone interested can contact Dan Beaulieu at 613-207-216, or email dan@osarva.ca.

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Life Rule 4: Build a bunker

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ou may have noticed there are a number of Life Rules to which I continually return.

First, I think everyone should work at least six months in retail or the service industry in order to know how to treat people. Throwing avocados at cashiers is not recommended, even if you are in a hurry to make guacamole.

Second, you can tell a lot about a person by the way he or she acts in a crisis. I’m kind of judgmental that way.

I will often say things like: “I would NOT like to be trapped with that person in an emergency.” It’s important to have a least one friend who is the Voice of Calm.

Third, I think it’s important to avoid being on the news – unless you’ve done something fantastic for the planet or you win the lottery. Actually, winning the lottery can be a curse – at least that’s what I’m going to keep telling myself.

Speaking of the news (which, as you may have noticed, I kind of love – mostly), I’ve also been known to be fairly passionate about catching the lead story of a newscast. It’s important for me to know whether we need to evacuate or – wait for it – head to the bunker.

And that’s what this week’s missive is going to dwell on – Life Rule Number 4: It’s important to get ye a bunker.

I’ve always wanted a bunker. My brother and I built forts all the time as kids. (Which was just a couple of years ago. Ahem.)

Before I go any farther, I want to emphasize that I am not prophesising the end of the world, here, nor am I minimizing the important role bunkers have played in history – to shelter people from actual bombs falling from the sky or to protect from tornadoes or zombies and such. Bunkers are very important.

But when the news broke about the (in)famous bunker builders in Toronto, my mind did not immediately make the leap to “Omigod we’re all going to die in a terrorist attack.” My first thought was: “Coooooool!”

Maybe that makes me irresponsible and naive but, really, you’ve got to admit that bunker story is a dandy tale.

In case you were vacationing somewhere warm and far away from any news (how COULD you?) during this particular story, let me give you a recap.

Past Deadline

Stephanie Gray

In mid-January, an underground tunnel was discovered in woods a few hundred metres from the Rexall Centre in Toronto, where the Pan Am tennis competitions are to be hosted during the Pan Am Games this summer. It was found under a wooden trap door buried in dirt and measured 1.9 metres tall by 0.9 metres wide and 10 metres long.

It featured plywood planks, moistureresistant lights, a gas-powered generator, tools, a sump pump, a pulley system for carrying dirt to the surface and a wheel barrow – not to mention a couple of chairs and food and drink containers.

Almost immediately I envisioned a small group of women – at least one being a construction worker – chilling with wine and chocolate (maybe some chips and kindly obtained guacamole, too) and some throw pillows and blankets for naps in the nice, quiet bunker.

Sure enough, it turned out to be a “man cave.”

Police investigated for weeks before filling in the bunker and going public late last month, saying they did not believe it was intended to be used for criminal activity. They received several tips and were able to identify two bunker builders.

The guys are in their 20s. One of them spoke to the media and said he just wanted to build a place to relax.

He’d been working on it for five years and it wasn’t done – he wanted to make it bigger and add concrete. He didn’t mention anything about throw pillows.

Case closed. No charges.

I am not going to bother getting into conspiracy theories here. I figure the police can tell a man/woman cave when they see one.

The bunker builder also said he’d always wanted to build a bunker (See? It’s not just me!), but that next time he’ll do it on his own property – once he has enough. This is probably a good idea (see the Life Rule Number 3, above). I don’t expect I will be building my own bunker any time soon, mostly because I don’t think the ground will ever thaw.

I might have some guacamole, though.

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This past Friday, March 6, the summer clothes of several church women got an airing, several weeks early, before the first rays of spring time, with winter’s chill still in the air, during the World Day of Prayer event at St. Paul’s United Church in Perth, celebrating the women of The Bahamas. After having been washed clean, the afternoon’s acting troupe, held signs how they had been transformed from being defined by how society saw them – HIV/AIDs victim, teen mother, abused wife – to being reborn, in a sense.

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was going down in the world, and I was taking my family with me, darn it. And they couldn’t have been happier to come along for the ride.

This past Sunday had to have been one of the most Canadian days I have ever experienced. It took my late friend Eamonn a visit to the Grey Cup to feel more Canadian, but the tourism authorities could not have planned out a more thoroughly Canadian day.

Some of it was thanks to my wife’s work as the reporter for the Smiths Falls Record News. She had to shoot hockey that afternoon, as the Smiths Falls Bears continued their playoff series against the Nepean Raiders, but that morning, we started off in the middle of the Limerick Forest south of Kemptville, going on a horse-driven sleigh deep into the woods.

The mighty trees rose up around us as we plodded down the path, like the arc of a stone cathedral. The sun struggled to push its light through the evergreen leaves above, as the snowflakes swirled above us, as if dancing to some scarceheard song, pushed around by the winds distorted by the towering trees.

For the first five minutes, my daugh-

DESMOND DEVOY Des Says ters, Michaela and Loughlin, were still and quiet, taking it all in. What a joy. It was like poetry, recalling to mind the words of Robert Frost, in his 1923 poem, “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening,” that, on this morning, truly, “the woods are lovely, dark and deep,” and, for the first bit, before Loughlin started to fuss up, “the only other sound’s the sweep of easy wind and downy flake.”

And where did our journey end? At a log cabin, the interpretive centre, with hot chocolate and a fire. My wife was in heaven. I am a child of the city, so I appreciated the beauty of the scene, my girls snuggled up by the fire, but my wife was in another world, where she needed to be. It was a delight to behold.

But the day did not end there. As Stacey drove off to shoot her hockey game (she later gave me a very animated game

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report in the car!), I took the girls to a fast food joint in Perth, then made it to the sledding Mecca that is Conlon Farm.

Loughlin, 19 months old now, got a face full of snow on the first slide down, and there were some tears. But on five-yearold Michaela’s first shoot down on her Disney princess sled, there were giggles galore, so loud her mother could hear them up on the hill. Then I started, and soon Loughlin joined in.

As with any sport, there is a certain etiquette that must be followed, as well as some common sense too. Once you have run your run, you get off your sled and made your way to the far side of the slope to start your trudge up, so as you are not getting in anyone’s way.

Any eight-year-old will tell you that your sled does not always go the way you want it to – as Michaela discovered, when she ended up going downhill backwards half the time! But a trio of girls would always make their way right up the middle, as sledders had to hold on at the top of the hill until they had safely passed. Other kids did this too.

But adults, who should have known

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PDCI students have strength in not only indoor and field sports but also winter sports! PDCI snowboard racers competed at the OFSSA Alpine Snowboard Championships held at Blue Mountain Ski Resort in Collingwood, Ont. Bree Lennox put together two sold runs to finish 79th out of a field of 96 in Level 1. Brittany MacLean finished 19th in the girls level 2 division. In the level 2 division, Ryan Dewey finished in 10th, Quinton Ladd placed 11th, Jacob Wright finished 16th and Austin Ritz placed 17th. Congratulations to the entire 2015 PDCI Snowboard race team.

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better, were to both boys and girls minor hockey in Lanark and none the better, Perth, but he also wants to buy up free ice time on, sometimes. say, a Monday night. While there will be coaches Someone had brought their dog along, which, I and some instruction, in general, he just wants to believe, may have been against a town bylaw. But throw a puck out on the ice and let the kids play. that wasn’t the worst of it. I joked to Stacey that Kudos to that idea. it’d be funny to go down the slope with the dog.

My good friend Shelley Bujold-Brignall still She rolled her eyes, I laughed… then saw the dog takes to the slopes as often as she can. An avid owners do just that, as the poor dog squirmed, eyes snowboarder since before we met each other in bulging, in clear fear and discomfort. It got worse college - and the only woman I know who has ever when they made the dog pull their sled for a few injured her tongue while on the slopes - she texted feet. And no, this was not a Husky, who is designed me to say she was delighted that I was introducing for such things. A dog is not a plaything. It’s a liv- my girls to the slopes. ing creature that deserves a bit more respect.

“I love getting kids into the sport...super fun!”

Despite these instances, it was a wonderful af- she wrote. “Especially girls since there are less of ternoon. The sledding started out in the midst of a them for some reason.” brief snow storm, but, by the end, as dinner beckShe noted that, when she took to the slopes reoned, the sunlight had burst through the clouds on cently, she was the only woman her age out there. this very Canadian scene, with the swoosh of the But even there, she was able to hang out with a plastic sleds skirting over the top of the ice, the younger woman, whom she called a “cool chick” sunlight glinting off of the snow, with kids playing who was new to the sport. a game of hockey in the rink beside the mountain.

Now, true, she did hurt her ankle snowboardAs I waited my turn at the top of the hill, I noticed ing (a recreational hazard, if you will?), but even that the kids were playing pick-up hockey. Adults at this, she adds that “I really do hope young womon the sides, who could care less how much ice en (and men) get into sporty things even if they time the kids were getting, the kids just enjoying aren’t ‘the best’ because it’s still fun - took me long the game and the camaraderie. No checking, no ex- enough to figure it out.” pensive equipment, just skates, gloves, sticks, and As we drove away that day, I thought how much a bunch of kids bearing down on a black puck.

Mizuho, my Japanese “daughter” (who did a two A welcome change from a Toronto Life cover week exchange with us back in 2011, whom we story I read recently about hockey parents in the still keep in touch with), would have loved this, Greater Toronto Area (though, in fairness, one of and how many millions of Yen her fellow countrymy favourite lines was about one hockey dad say- men and women would have paid to have experiing that, yeah, some of his fellow parents were enced a day like we had just experienced. crazy, “but have you ever met a dancing parent?”

Now, admittedly, not all parts of the Canadian My mother having been one, I can attest that things winter experience are understood completely by can get a little crazy at Irish dancing competitions people who were not born here. too.)

When Mizuho was here, though it was in late One coach even pulled his own son out of one of August, I was able to take her to a pre-season game the leagues and put him into a non-contact league, between the Bears and the Kemptville 73s, before mainly because he, as an adult, was a nervous she returned to Kyoto. wreck before games, and it didn’t seem like any At half-time, I looked over at her and asked her of the kids were having any fun. A great analogy how she was enjoying the game. that was used was that we don’t teach math like we Her eyes were wide, and her mouth half open, as teach hockey. Imagine if, instead of a classroom, she continued to process what she had just seen. math was taught in a room surrounded by Plexi“That is the most dangerous game I have ever glass, with parents banging on the glass, shouting seen,” she said, still shocked. at the teacher and their kids.

There again, in years to come, if Michaela ever “Hey, you didn’t call on my kid! He’s had his goes to visit the Kawamura clan, the spectacle of a hand up for the last three questions? Oh, sure, ask sumo wrestling match may also prove to be a headthe egghead, of course she knows!” scratcher for her too.

That is why the recent announcement by MiWe are very lucky to live where we do, to live chael McLean, owner of the Perth Blue Wings, is in this great country, to have an afternoon like we so encouraging. While the finer points of just how did where we were able to “catch the breeze and he will get a VIP bar up-and-running at the Perth the winter chills/ Inn colours on the snowy linen arena before home games is still to be worked out, land,” to quote Don McLean describing the art of I am delighted that he too wants kids to just play. Vincent Van Gogh. Watch out Conlon Farm. The The money generated from the VIP room will go Devoy family will be back.

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Women of The Bahamas bring summer sunshine to World Day of Prayer event collaborator, the Nobel Prize winning St. They came here wearing summer clothes in Lucian poet Derek Walcott, to describe Puerto Rican migrants moving to New York. winter, hearts of sunshine in the cold.

This past Friday, March 6, however, the Those words were written by American singer/songwriter Paul Simon and his summer clothes of several church women got

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an early airing, several weeks early, before the first rays of spring time, with winter’s chill still in the air, during the World Day of Prayer event at St. Paul’s United Church in Perth, celebrating the women of The Bahamas.

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Man injured, charged in train, car collision Officers from the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a collision between a car and Canadian Pacific Train that occurred at tracks close to Christie Lake North Shore Road, Tay Valley Township on Thursday, March 5 at 7:27 p.m.

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The police said the male had apparently turned on to the tracks when it was subsequently smashed by the train.

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4 pm Choral Evensong • 10 am Wednesdays: Said Eucharist Community Dinner Saturday, March 14 from 4:30 to 6 pm Drummond and Harvey St, 613- 267-1163 Incumbent: Canon Christine Piper Organist & Choir Director: Peter Woodwark St Augustine’s Church, County Rd 10 and Richardson: Eucharist with Hymns: 2nd and 4th Sundays at 9:15 am

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Above left, Betty Willson is caught up in the emotion and spirit of the music. Above right, Rev. Gerald Kerr lights the candle at the front of the church to symbolize the presence of the Holy Spirit.

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“What we enjoy doing is going out and hammering the bad guys,” Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Sgt. Jason Butcher says. “That’s what we do on a daily basis.”

Butcher, who commands the East Region Highway Enforcement Team (ERHET), was one of several speakers during the Lanark County and Town of Smiths Falls Municipal Drug Strategy Committee (MDSC) 19th Network Day, held Feb. 27. Enforcement was the theme.

Butcher, who has been a member of the OPP since 1997, has led the ERHET since its inception in 2008.

Much of what the eight-member ERHET does is referred to as a hot stop – intelligence based and informant and investigation driven traffic stops, etc.

“From a traffic stop we identify the travelling criminal,” Butcher says.

The ERHET is a very proactive unit and has won provincial and national awards for its sustained success.

“Through traffic stops we have been able to seize large quantities of drugs, currency and stolen property and get people with warrants,” Butcher says.

Other criminality intercepted includes human smuggling and child abduction (one case).

“The only thing we haven’t yet done is get a member of a terrorist cell, an ISIS follower,” Butcher says. “However, I am confident this is not too far off in our future.”

“Essentially, we are human hunters,” he adds.

The ERHET doesn’t make seizures on a daily basis – or volume seizures – but when it does, catches are massive.

Between 2009 and 2015 the following contraband was seized by the ERHET: marijuana – 1,460 kilograms or 3,212 pounds; cocaine – 230 kilograms or 506 pounds; MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine), popularly known as ecstasy or, more recently, as Molly – 59,421 pills; tobacco – 2,427 cases (121,350 cartons or 24,270,000 cigarettes); Canadian currency – $4,322,081; US currency – $308,071; heroin – 695 grams or 1.529 pounds; psilocybin mushrooms, also known as psychedelic mushrooms – 1.537 kilograms or 3.38 pounds; opium – 2.295 kilograms or 5.6 pounds; khat – 16.5 kilograms or 36.3 pounds; marijuana plants – 5,273; cannibis resin – 6.39 kilograms or 14.06 pounds; loaded long guns – 8; loaded .38 calibre; loaded snub nose; loaded .45 calibre semi-automatic; loaded 9mm; 44 vehicles (seized as offence related property); and 105 vehicles (seized under the Excise Act).

“The impact these seizures make at the community level is huge,” Butcher says. “We choke off the supply coming to the local dealers.”

The ERHET doesn’t necessarily stop the dealers on the highway, although they have in some instances.

“We usually stop the drug couriers,” Butcher says.

In a few instances, the unit has nabbed the drug kingpin - the person who con-

from Montreal to Toronto, why do they have a map of the Niagara Region lying on the seat.

“It’s like a game of Survivor, trying to outwit and outplay (the criminal),” Butcher says. “We want them to fall apart, we want to catch them in a lie.”

“Nothing is routine,” he adds. “Each traffic stop is different – a different opportunity.”

The ERHET mainly works the corridor of Gananoque and the 401 and Cardinal and the 401.

“It’s a target rich environment, a courier route between Toronto and Montreal,” Butcher says.

“Plus, it has several border crossings along the way – mainly Cornwall.”

Cornwall is a huge epicentre for trafficking drugs, guns, currency, tobacco and more.

“There are 40 to 50 criminal organizations that operate in the Cornwall area,” Butcher says. “Too, there are very narrow Tara Gesner/METROLAND points along the St. LawOntario Provincial Police Sgt. Jason Butcher, who commands the East Region Highway En- rence River where you forcement Team, was one of several speakers during the Lanark County and Town of Smiths get more drug trafficking, more human smuggling.”

Falls Municipal Drug Strategy Committee 19th Network Day, held Feb. 27. trols a sizable network of persons involved in the illegal drug trade.

“Our most significant seizure was 111 kilograms of cocaine or 245 pounds,” Butcher says. “The estimated dollar amount: $11.1 million.”

The seizure was successfully prosecuted and the person stopped – a very high ranking member of traditional organized crime in the Montreal area – was sentenced to 17 years in prison.

“This person was tight with the Rizzuto crime family,” Butcher says. “He had been to funerals and family functions with the Rizzutos.”

“He was a high level player, who had five cell phones on him, which contained a ton of intelligence,” he adds. “Significant back end seizures resulted.”

Vulnerable Criminals are at their most vulnerable when they are riding in motor vehicles.

“They are encased in glass,” Butcher says. “They have less privacy.”

Too, members of the ERHET are at the roadside making observations.

“There’s no pixie dust involved, just good police work,” Butcher says.

Officers have certain indicators they look for. In Canada the practice is called Looking Beyond the Plate. The Australians call it Catch (Crime and Traffic Connecting on Highways).

“We’re looking, listening, smelling and asking questions,” the team leader says. “We’re seeking out inconsistencies – utilizing our training, experience and intuition.”

For instance, if someone is travelling

The ERHET has a very good working relationship with the crowns – federal and provincial – in the area, as well as respect from the judges.

“They know what we do and they have a very good understanding of search and seizure law,” Butcher says.

Drugs seized during traffic stops are destroyed in due course, but first they are processed with the help of the OPP Provincial Asset Forfeiture Unit (PAFU). Confiscated currency, if proven to be the proceeds or instruments of unlawful activity, is often forfeited to the Crown under the Civil Remedies Act (CRA). The CRA authorizes direct victims of the crime, the Crown, municipal corporations and prescribed public bodies to submit a claim for compensation or cost recovery against the forfeited assets.

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Choral Evensong will be sung at St. James the Apostle Anglican Church in Perth on Sunday, March 15 at 4 p.m. The service offers hymns, psalms and canticles set to music, and Bible readings, prayers and a homily. All are welcome! The prelude and postlude feature Marthe Jobidon on the trumpet and piccolo trumpet, with Val Leavitt and Peter Woodwark on the organ. Marthe has recently retired from the Central Band in Ottawa.

St. James’ Church is located on the corner of Drummond and Harvey streets in Perth. Travelling west on Highway 7, turn left at the first traffic light as you enter Perth. For more information, contact the church office at 613-267-1163 or check the website www.stjamesperth.

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The Table organizes a variety of programs and events, with more information available at their website www.thetable.org and Facebook page. The Table’s Advocacy Office offers resources, support and referrals to community members on wide array of issues ranging from help replacing lost identification, filling out forms, accompanying people to appointments, assisting people in their housing search and more. The office is staffed by trained peer advocates who have their own experiences of living on low incomes and navigating social services. Anyone in need of assistance with an issue who is unsure where to go or what to do, should consider reaching out to the advocates. The office is open Monday and Friday from 2 to 5 p.m., Tuesday 12 to 3 p.m. and Wednesday 3 to 6 p.m. or call 613-267-6428 ext. 29 or email advocacy.thetable@gmail.com

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What kinds of food do you offer to a person experiencing homelessness, couch surfing, or otherwise living without the means to prepare or keep their food refrigerated? This is a question the staff at The Table Community Food Centre have to grapple with on a regular basis. While equitable access to healthy food is their focus, and is what typically gets people to the Centre, it is rarely the only issue community members are contending with.

When Lanark County Social Housing announced a one-time grant opportunity under their Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative the Table Community Food Centre jumped at the chance to apply for funds to work toward addressing a serious social problem in our community, housing. The staff at The Table is thrilled to announce that the County has approved our request for $28,000, over two years to go toward our Advocacy Program.

Why is a community food centre addressing housing issues?

The Table recognizes that participants accessing the Centre are often coping with a variety of issues over and above the need for food. While their main focus is firmly rooted in connecting people to healthy food they are also committed to assisting low income

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Guatemala Stove Project is home grown Canadian charity The Guatemala Stove Project (GSP) is a home grown Canadian charity.

Founded in 1999 by Tom Clarke of Brooke Valley, the program was created to reduce poverty among the Maya, the indigenous people of Guatemala. Since 1999 the GSP has funded more than 6,000 improved cooking stoves for poor families.

Another key priority for the GSP is investing in education. Not only has the GSP built a school in memory of Sam Clarke, but since 2012 it has been supporting a number of students through two scholarship funds.

Guatemala is one of the poorest countries in Latin America. Nearly 32 per cent of the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population is illiterate. That statistic jumps to more than 60 per cent in the indigenous population. According to USAID, average schooling in Guatemala is only four years and only three of 10 children graduate from sixth grade. With more than half the population living below the poverty line, many rural and indigenous children are forced to drop out of school to help support their families or because they are unable to afford the cost of uniforms, books, supplies and transportation. Only 10 per cent of poor, rural indigenous girls are enrolled in secondary school.

The Cantel Scholarship Fund is essentially funded by the community of Perth and supports five students who have been receiving scholarships from the GSP for the past three years. They have proven their academic ability and dedication to their education careers. The fund is administered

by Ishim Yac who has worked with the GSP for almost a decade and is a trusted associate. She is in regular contact with us and with the students and

helps them deal with any problems which they encounter.

The key element is to raise the money, but the Perth community has a long history of generosity to the Maya of Guatemala. One of the students is now sponsored by a local family. Another donor is an accomplished and professional artist and, along with a generous cash donation, has also donated a painting for auction.

The students at both high schools and St. John Elementary have pledged to help, with six students in the LINK program at Perth and District Collegiate Institute having already held a coffee house and raised $1,000.

Foodsmithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Perth Family Health Centre have both made generous donations and OMYA has pledged to make an important contribution.

Barnabeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s has pledged the donation boxes at the checkouts this month along with a cash donation and Shopperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Drug Mart will raffle a spring fitness basket over the next two months.

With all this community support the Cantel Scholarship Fund will soon have reached its goal for 2015. It will then be time to begin raising the money for the 2016 school year (the Guatemalan school year runs from January to November). Our five students will have another two years of Magesterio (high school) before either beginning their career or deciding whether to begin post secondary education.

If you would like more information about volunteering or making a donation, contact Keith Walker at 613-264-2739 or e-mail to keithandlisawalker@ gmail.com Submitted by the Guatemala Stove Project

Scholarship recipient Mildred Amalia Morales (front left) is pictured in her classroom at Escuela Basica Cooperativa de Choquiac (Choquiac Cooperative Junior High School).

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Montague man charged with number of infractions Officers from the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a Montague Township man following an incident arising from general patrol duties on March 5.

As a result of the officersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; observation of a red pickup truck on Yacht Club Road, Township of Drummond North Elmsley, a 35-year-old male was charged with: care and control of a motor vehicle while impaired; care and control of a

motor vehicle over 80 mgs of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood; two counts of fail to comply with recognizance of bail, all contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada. He was also charged with possession of cannabis resin, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. The male was held pending a bail hearing in Perth provincial court.

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Report shows positive impacts of programs at the Table food centre A new report shows the positive impacts of the programs being run by the Table Community Food Center in Perth.

The Table provides access to quality, healthy food through community meals and a food bank, and provides food and health skills through the community kitchen and after school programs.

The Table’s advocacy program provides support and resources to community members to help them overcome challenges and gives opportunities to learn about, and take action on issues of poverty and social justice. The community garden develops gardening skills and supplies seasonal produce to the food bank and kitchen. The goal of all these programs is to increase access to healthy food in a manner that maintains dignity, builds community and challenges inequality.

The 2014 Impact Summary shows the results from the tracking and evaluation processes that The Table undertakes to ensure programs are meeting their objectives. Much of the content of the short, visual report comes from the 2014 program survey, which obtained feedback from 72 adult participants

across the full range of programs.

Some of the striking results in the report include: 13,888 healthy meals were served from the kitchen, community members obtained groceries from the food bank 3,585 times, and 2,000 pounds of produce was harvested from the garden over the course of the 2014.

The programs are helping people make better food choices with 72 per cent of people surveyed stating they’ve made healthy changes to their diets as a result of participating in one of The Table’s programs. Our peer advocates helped resolve issues for 80 per cent of those who used their services.

The results also show that Table’s programs have a positive impact on people’s over-all wellbeing including their mental health and sense of community with 97 per cent of people saying that they feel they belong to a community at The Table.

The short two-page report can be downloaded from The Table’s website as can a longer compilation of results from the 2014 survey. The website address is www.thetablecfc.org Submitted by The Table.

Egg hunt set for April 4 in Stewart Park On Saturday, April 4 11 a.m., Perth Tourism is hosting the fourth annual Easter Egg Hunt in Stewart Park.

Children ages eight years old and under, accompanied by an adult, are invited to bring their Easter basket and join in the fun.

Over 2,000 coloured eggs will be hidden in special areas of Stewart Park.

At 11 a.m. sharp the horn will sound and the hunt will begin!

Once eggs are collected, children will visit the Easter Bunny (and his helpers) near the Band Shell to exchange their eggs for a special Easter

Treat.

Other activities during the event include children’s music, Easter balloon creations by Korny Klowns and an opportunity to see local Perth fire fighters and their fire trucks!

This event is being sponsored by Perth Tourism, the Downtown Heritage Perth Business Improvement Area (BIA), and the Perth Fire Fighters Association.

Call Karen Rennie at 613-267-1947 to volunteer or for more information.

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connect and socially interact with another person, all barriers removed. Many individuals who find interacting with their environment overwhelming are motivated by music to engage for increasingly longer periods, leading to heightened awareness of others and of their own abilities. In addition, music activities are adapted to help improve various speech, communication, cognitive, emotional, motor, and behavioural skills.

On March 29 Perth music therapists will be participating in a nation wide fund raiser for the CMTTF. Friends, family and community members will join them as we walk through Perth to the sounds of Dixie Land Jazz band, Mark Bailey, Alex Guerin, Steve Guerin, Stephen Clarke and Terry Kirkpatrick. We’ll be meeting at the Crystal Palace at 12:45 p.m. to begin our walk at 1 p.m.

Join us for this and/or the after party at St. James Anglican Church in the Good Shepherds Hall where there will be food, music, and a silent auction consisting of some fantastic items, including a certificate worth $285 for one of Academy of Musical Theatre’s summer productions, beautiful pottery by Anne Chambers, items by Heather Trail Music Resources, massage therapy provided by Sarah Foster and so much more.

The topper for the afternoon is a song writing workshop being offered by James Keelaghan. For $30 you can learn some of his tricks of the trade.

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When music therapist, Nicola Oddy moved to Perth in 1991, services began at the first Tayside Community home almost immediately. Some of those residents are still receiving those services today.

Since then, Tayside Community Options has blossomed to five homes in Perth and Music Therapy has been a part of the offerings to residents every step of the way. At the present time they are being offered by newly accredited Rachelle Reinhart and Music Therapy intern, Annabelle Brault.

Music Therapy in Perth is an anomaly. There are four music therapists in this town – it’s unprecedented for such a small demographic, and it’s a tribute to the care and warmth that the caregivers and administrators feel for their wards, since music therapy services are not covered by governmental programs in Canada.

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Dear Family and Friends Karen Lomas/Wood will be celebrating her 60th Birthday.

There will be an open house on March 14, 2015 from 2 pm to 4 pm at Randy & Maizie Jennings’ home 279 Moffatt St., Carleton Place.

HAPPY 85TH BIRTHDAY Donna Ford Love Heather and Pam and their families

Please join us to wish Karen a very Happy Birthday.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY Norma Larose 85 years young March 12 Love from your family WEDDING

Friday the 13th is the day for you to turn 50 You’ve mellowed with time like a well aged whiskey HAPPY BIRTHDAY Owen Love Leigh, Chris and Roslyn IN MEMORIAM

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January 16, 2015 Mr. John Frazier and Ms. Beth Lamanna from the State of New Jersey along with Neil and Gloria Glockling from Carleton Place, Ontario proudly announce the marriage of Victor Frazier to Robynn Glockling. We wish you much love and happiness. The lovely couple will be residing in Guam.

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We are so grateful and pleased to have been able to celebrate our 50th Anniversary Party with our family and friends. Thank you everyone for making the day so memorable. We would like to make a SPECIAL thank you to our daughters, son-in-laws and grandchildren for organizing such a wonderful party. Also, we would like to thank Rick, Teresa and the rest of the staff at Cedar Valley Golf Course for the great service and their special attention to detail.

Garfield & Belva Johnston

THANK YOU Heather Graham and family would like to express their sincere thanks for the outpouring of love and support they have received since the passing of Don. Special thanks to the residents and staff at Island View Retirement Suites, Andre and the staff of Pilon Family Funeral Home, and our wonderful family and friends. After such a long winter, Don would be saying “Spring is on the way, soon the sun’ll burn your eyes out!”

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ENGAGEMENT Tucker and Connor Haskins are thrilled to announce the engagement of their parents Stacy K. Abbass, daughter of Jim and Kathy Abbass to Andrew C. Haskins, son of Lynn and Cathy Haskins. Wedding to take place August 8, 2015 at 3 p.m., St. John’s Anglican Church, Smiths Falls.

LO FASO, Stella – An early mother’s day gift arriving safely and blessing our family again.

Stella Grace Lo Faso born on May 6, 2014 at 6:36am at KGH. Our newest princess weighing 8 lbs., 3 ozs., 21.5 inches. Overjoyed parents Natasha and Sam. Excited siblings Seth, Ethan, Spencer, Sophie, Aliyah and Becca. Greatgrandparents Bill and Pat Lowery, grandparents David Lowery, Lori and Jack Vulgamott, Joe and Carmela Lo Faso. Thanks to everyone who helped Mommy and Daddy with my arrival, it took a lot of organizing. Special thanks to Mommy’s coach and best friend - Daddy.

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IN MEMORIAM MOORE, Earl March 17, 2010. In memory of a loving husband, father and “#1 Pa.” No one knows our heartaches Only those who have lost can tell Of the grief that we bear in silence For the one we loved so well.

Lovingly remembered by Lois and Family

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The family of the late Kevin Retty and Kay Pyndus would like to thank relatives, friends and retired workers of Via Rail and CPR who paid their respects at the funeral home. Donations, mass cards, letters of condolences, sympathy cards, phone calls and food brought to the house were much appreciated. Special thalnks to Fr. Rod McNeil, the soloist, reader and also the pallbearers at which we were very grateful for all. Thanks to Blair and Son Funeral Home for their kindness, compassion and professionalism. Many enjoyed the delicious lunch served afterwards. Thanks to the staff at Willowdale and Bayshore for their caring while Kevin was a resident there.

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Whalen Kathleen “Kae” Whalen (nee Goodie)

Passed away peacefully at Rosebridge Manor, surrounded by the love of her family on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at the age of 92. Kae is predeceased by her beloved first husband Percy W. Moore and her second husband Bernard J. Whalen. Loving mother of Anna and Frank Moore and Dan (Carol) Whalen and Marie (Dave) Forbes. Cherished grandmother of Colleen and Joseph Seal, David Whalen, Scott and Mark MacGregor and David and Danny Forbes. Proud great-grandmother of Jordan MacGregor. She will be fondly remembered by her extended family and friends in the Smiths Falls and surrounding communities. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Thursday, March 5, 2015 from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral Service took place in the Chapel on Friday at 11 a.m. Interment followed at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Lanark County.

Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls (613) 283-2800 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

CARD OF THANKS The family of the late Norman J. Wright would like to thank the paramedic and ambulance attendants for their quick response and professionalism. To the doctors and nurses at Perth Emergency thank you. There aren’t enough words to express our gratitude to the nurses and staff on the second floor of the Perth Hospital for the wonderful care given to Norman. The compassion and understanding shown to the family at this difficult time was greatly appreciated. A very special thank you to Dr. Wahay, Dr. Moore, Dr. Del Grande, Dr. Gruder and Dr. Walsh. Thank you to everyone for their visits, phone calls, cards and prayers, food brought to the hospital and the house. We are so fortunate for great family, friends and neighbours. God bless you all.

Faye Wright and family

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With sincere gratitude the family of Kay Leeson would like to thank everyone that supported us in the loss of our wonderful Mum, Nan and GreatNan. Your memorial donations, cards, flowers, food, prayers and words of comfort were/are greatly appreciated. Thanks to Lannin Funeral Home for their kindness and professionalism.

Also, to the U.C.W. for the lovely reception. Special thanks to Ron and Anne-Marie Coleman for their beautiful tribute to Mum, Ashley Guy for her amazing singing and Cathy Giff for her adept piano accompaniment. Finally to Rev. Albert Hoppins for arranging and delivering a heartwarming service.

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Dorothy Elizabeth (nee Davis)

Alvan Milton Bower

Moir, Ronnie Peacefully at home, after a valiant battle with cancer, on Sunday March 8, 2015 at the age of 58.

Loving partner of Diane Vezina. Dear father of Sara and to Kym. Survived by his mother Margaret, his sisters Ruth and Tracey and his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his father Ronald and his brother Colin. The family wish to thank the CCAC for their help and care.

Friends are invited to a reception to celebrate Ronnie’s life on his birthday Saturday March 14, 2015 at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

For those who wish, a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. www.barkerfh.com

Peacefully at Rosebridge Manor on Friday, March 6, 2015 in her 85th year. Beloved wife of Robert “Bob”.

Loving mother of Blair (Kim), Jim (Maria), and Kirk (Cheryl).

Cherished grandmother of Graham, Carolyn, Owen, Laura, Scott, Katy, Lindsay, Andrew and Cindy. Treasured great-grandmother of Emily, Connor, Reese, Karson and Blakeley. Dear sister of Virginia Munro (Art) and sister-in-law of Eileen Langridge and Myrna Webster (Russell). Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Friends are invited to join the family in celebrating Dorothy’s life at the Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Saturday, March 14, 2015 from 12 noon until time of memorial service in the Chapel at 2 o’clock. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Alzheimer’s Society of Lanark County would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences can be made at www.lannin.ca.

Dowdall Zeta Mary Dowdall

Mom passed away, peacefully, with her family by her side, at Extendicare Starwood, on Tuesday, February 24, 2015. Zeta Mary Dowdall, of Ottawa, in her 92nd year. Dear daughter of the late Thomas and Mary McGlade (neé White), Zeta was predeceased by her late husband, Francis Dowdall, in 1995, and by her loving son, John Dowdall, in 2006. She was also predeceased by her siblings: Clifford, Patrick, Jack, and Vincent. Mom will be sadly and dearly missed by her children: Theresa Myers, Ronald (Noreen) Dowdall, and Jo-Anne Dowdall, all of Ottawa, and by Margaret Anne (Thomas Norris), of Westport, and her daughter in law, Marian (late John) Dowdall.

Loving grandmother to 7 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren, Zeta will be fondly remembered by her sisters in law, Mary Moore, Joyce McGlade and Helene McGlade. Special friend to Helen Kehoe, of Perth. Zeta’s family would like to thank the physicians and staff of Starwood, for their compassionate and professional care of their mother, while she was a resident there.To honour Zeta’s final wishes, there will be no visitation at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday, February 27, at 1:00 p.m at St. John the Baptist Church, 38 Wilson Street East, Perth. Interment, St. John Catholic Cemetery. All were invited to join the family for a time of friendship and refreshment, in the funeral home, immediately after the interment. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Starwood Family Support Group, would be greatly appreciated. Mrs. Dowdall’s funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the O’Dacre Family Funeral Home, Perth. 613-267-3082

Baker, Mary Margaret (née Carroll) It is with great sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing in hospital at Carleton Place, Ontario of Mary Baker on March 4, 2015 at the age of 84.

Mary was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Ronald Baker. Caring mother of Lynda (Shawn) and Murray. She leaves behind her sister Jean (late Murray) Cobb, sister-in-law Joy (late Ed) Baker, brother-in-law Jim (late Lois) Taylor and three grandchildren (Eric, Matthew and Christian). Fondly remembered by her former daughter-in-law Chantal, nieces, nephews and neighbours from Burnbank St. Mary will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

The family would like to thank Dr. Ivanovich and the nurses and staff of the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital for their care and compassion.

A memorial service and internment will be held later in the spring at St John’s Anglican Church, Innisville, Ontario.

In memoriam donations to the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital and the Heart & Stroke Foundation. www.barkerfh.com

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Newman Betty Newman

Betty passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family, at the Perth Community Care Centre, Perth on Monday, March 9th, 2015.

She was born Betty Lowe in Staffordshire, England in 1935 and married her lover and best friend John Newman in Montreal in 1956. She was the loved mother to her sons Steven and Kevin Newman and cherished twin sister to Joan in England. Betty was a kind, generous lady and tireless volunteer, with ten years as a scout leader and a proud Civitan member. Many thanks to the wonderful care givers at the Perth Community Care Centre over the past six years. Arrangements are private for the family. In memory of Betty, contributions to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. “A simple act of kindness would suit Betty”.

Arrangements are in the care of Blair & Son, 15 Gore St., West, Perth.

Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

MILLS Stanley Thomas Peacefully at Almonte General Hospital on Thursday March 5, 2015 at age 93.

Beloved husband of Connie for 66 years and cherished father of Gregg (Ellie) of Florida, Karen (Robin) of Kingston, Jeffrey (Gillian) of Cedar Hill and Linda (Ed) of Kanata. Dearly missed by his grandchildren, Lucas, Matthew (Victoria), Meaghan (Joe), and Hannah and great grandchildren, Easton and Lachlan. His family extends heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Tiffany and Dr. Rytwynski and all the staff of Almonte General Hospital for their kindness and care.

The family received friends at the C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL INC. 127 Church St., Almonte, ON. (613)-256-3313 on Sunday, March 8th from 2 to 4 pm.

A funeral service was held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 70 Clyde Street on Monday, March 9th at 11 am. followed by a reception in the church hall. Stan was a community builder; serving his country as a member of Her Majesty’s Royal Canadian Navy, WW II, his community as a founding member of the Almonte Community Development Corporation and as a town councillor, and his family as a dedicated husband, father and grandfather. There were no strangers in Stan’s life, only friends he hadn’t met. In lieu of flowers donations to Mills Community Support’s Country Street Centre Building Fund would be gratefully received.

Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc.

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Melville William

1946-2015 Passed away Thursday March 5, 2015, surrounded by his family, after a brief illness at Kingston General Hospital. Beloved husband of Linda (Richards). Proud father of Craig (Patricia) and Mike (Lee-Anne).

Loving poppa of granddaughters Rylie and Madelyn and grandsons Jack, Morgan and Henry. Survived by sisters Marilyn Carr (Howard), M. Lorraine Paul and Jayne Paul (Tom), niece Jody (Jeff) Allen and family, nephews Chuck Carr and Jamie Oprey (Jamie Lynn) and family, and his aunt Dorothy Paul. Will also be missed by father-in-law Buzz Richards and brotherin-law Mike Richards. Predeceased by parents Leonard and Margaret (Craig) Paul, uncles Keith and Lennox (Viola) Paul, mother-in-law Muriel Richards and uncles Ralph (Anna), Ken (Maye), Bill (Lulu) and Leonard (Mary) Craig. Mel was a sportsman and fisherman who loved owning walker hounds for their showmanship and the “chase”. He will be missed for his honest opinions and sense of humour. As per Mel’s wishes cremation has taken place. Family and friends are invited to the Storrington Lions Hall, Battersea Road, Sunbury, on Sunday March 15, 2015 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. to visit and share stories. Anyone wishing to make a donation can do so to The Kidney Foundation 100 Stuart Street Kingston, Ont. K7L 2V6 or Non-monetary donations of the gift of life to the blood clinic would also be greatly appreciated. IN CARE OF SIMPLER TIMES CREMATION SERVICE 613-389-7223 / 613-382-3683 on-line condolences www.simplertimes.org

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May 27, 1927 – March 6, 2015 On March 6, 2015 in his 88th year, Alvan slipped away from us into the waiting arms of his Lord and Saviour Jesus.

With his passing, we say goodbye to the last of his generation on both his side and that of his wife, the late Lillian Jurmu. He is free now, with his new body that will never grow old, and never ever know sickness or pain. It is with great joy we celebrate his new life but selfishly wish for just one more day.

Alvan was born in Ottawa and spent his life in the Ottawa Valley living in Ottawa, Manotick, and Perth. He was married to his beloved wife Lillian for 58 years and is the father of Connie Preston, Gary (Janet) Bower, Roberta Bower, and Bruce (Patricia) Bower. He is grandfather to Kim (Dale) Stevens, Kelly Preston, Dale (Katherine) Preston, Graham (Marsha) Bower, Gregory (Molly) Bower, Janessa (Mike) Nagel, Dan (Katie) Bower, Andrew Bower, Stephanie (Zach) Childs, and Peter Bower. Alvan’s 10 great-grandchildren are Joel, Talia, Natalie, and Rebecca; Kyla, Liam, Owen, and Anna; Brenna, and Ella. He was blessed. Alvan began his career in his father’s contracting business. He was a skilled draftsman and carpenter. In 1955 he changed his professional direction and joined RL Crain Limited where his career spanned more than 30 years. Alvan was creative and musical. He always seemed to be making or fixing something. His stained glass art reflected his attention to detail as did the intricate model railroad layouts he constructed. He and his wife Lillian shared a mutual love and gift of music singing together throughout the area, entertaining residents in seniors’ homes and at community events, and ministering at churches. He was a voracious reader pouring over books on theology and history as well as biography and mystery.

Alvan set an example for commitment and faithfulness. If he said he would do something, he did it. Until ill-health slowed him down, he served in Kiwanis, the Perth Keenagers, the Gideons, and his church community. He will be missed.

The family wants to thank the dedicated staff at Hilltop Manor in Merrickville for their compassionate, gentle care. Alvan’s final days were difficult and their attentive demonstrations of love softened the intensity of those challenges. Visitation will be at O’Dacre Family Funeral Home Friday, March 27th 6 to 8 pm. A Memorial Service will take place at Asbury Free Methodist Church in Perth on Saturday, March 28th at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Gideons.

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GRAHAM, Donald “Don” (Retired – Ontario Hydro) Peacefully at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital on Monday morning, February 23rd, 2015; Donald Edward “Don” Graham of Arnprior passed away following a lengthy illness. He was 85. Only child of the late Gordon Graham and the late Eva Lucas. Beloved husband and best friend of Heather (nee Ramage). Dearly loved father of Jeff (Shelly) of Balderson; Shelley of Renfrew; Greg (Shauna O’Neil) of Eganville and Kerry (Erin Neller) of Barrie. Cherished and proud “Poppa” of 14 grandchildren: Katie (Jay), Zach (Kate), Kelsie (Dane), late Jesse, Jarred, Lauren, Joe, Jenika, Nick (Hailey), Chris (Nicole), Corey, Emma, Aidan and Reegan and 6 great-grandchildren: Emma, Allister, Elise, Avery, Brynlee and Grace. The Graham family received friends during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Tuesday February 24th from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Wednesday morning, February 25th from 10:30 until 11:45 a.m. A Funeral Service was conducted in the Pilon Family Chapel on Wednesday at 12 o’clock noon. Rev. David Hooper of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church officiated. Cremation followed. In memory of Don, a donation to CHEO, Jumpstart or your favorite charity would be greatly appreciated.

Condolences/Tributes/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

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Holzscherer Margaretha Johanna Holzscherer

FRASER, DOROTHY “DOLLY” (NEE BREWER) Our family has lost our much loved matriarch. On March 3, 2015 Dorothy (Dolly) Fraser died at the age of 89 in the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital. Arnold is bereft at the loss of his wife of more than sixty years. Dolly was the ever proud mother of Michael Fraser, Kimberly Mann (Richard Power-Fardy) and Julie Nicholson (Colin) and even more proud grandmother of Jordan Mann (Cathia Landry), Patrick Nicholson (Becky Reid) and Marcus Nicholson.

Dolly especially adored her great grandson, Max Nicholson.

Although Dolly suffered from poor health for much of her life, she was always engaged in her children’s and grandchildren’s lives, always with an eager ear and always supportive. Indeed she was devoted to them and she expressed her love through her keen interest, her compassion and her generosity. Dolly shared her love of plants and nature, enjoying every minute at the log home at Golden Lake. We all share years of fond memories of camping and eventually cottaging there. Dolly loved animals and our family members always included beloved cats and dogs. Dolly helped to instill an appreciation of these things in her children. We are fortunate to have many of Dolly’s beautiful quilts, her handmade braided rugs, her sewing and knitting and many other examples of her art and her great skill. These items were made for her family with love and will be cherished always. Dolly’s family would like to thank Dr. Cathy Greenough and the wonderful staff at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital. We couldn’t have made it through this tough time without their warmth, compassion, good humour and excellent skills. A celebration of Dolly’s life was held at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior, on Friday morning, March 6, 2015 at 11 o’clock. A reception followed.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Arnprior District and Memorial Hospital “Partners in Caring” Foundation, the Lung Association or the Arnprior & District Humane Society would be much appreciated.

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her husband and sons in Hospital in Perth on March 5, 2015 in her 83’rd year.

Loving wife of Willy for 55 years and dear mother to Hendrik (Sharon), Craig (Janice) and Adrian (Dahlia), caring Oma to Justin, Thane, Breanna, Clifton, Derek, Jason, Erin and Kyra and special great Oma to Aaralyn and Renee. Also sister to Leopold Türkott (predeceased) and Friedrich Türkott and aunt to Stephan and Manfred. Margaret was born in Guntramsdorf, Austria on March 6, 1931 and immigrated to Canada in 1952. She worked as a registered nurse in the case room at Queensway General Hospital in Toronto helping deliver the joy of life into the hearts of many parents. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

The family wishes to thank everyone including friends and the medical staff of the Perth Hospital for their care, kind support and warm thoughts through this difficult time. A funeral service was held at Blair and Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Tuesday March 10’th at 1:00PM. An open visitation and reception followed the service. In loving memory of Margaret, contributions to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.

Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

Cooper MCKAY Leonard Rintoul “Len” (Ret. Ontario Department of Highways) Passed away peacefully on March 9, 2015 at the Almonte General Hospital.

“Len” McKay of Middleville, in his 87th year.

Predeceased by his parents James and Margaret (nee Burns) and his brother Allie.

Survived by his brother Walter (Evelyn).

Remembered by his nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Family & Friends Visited C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL INC. 127 Church St., Almonte, ON. (613)-256-3313 on Wednesday, March 11 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM and where Service was held in the Chapel on Thursday at 11AM. Reception followed at Trinity United Church in Middleville. Spring interment at Greenwood Cemetery.

For those who may choose to honour Len with a memorial donation, please consider the Greenwood Cemetery Fund or the Middleville Museum. A special thanks to the staff at Almonte Country Haven for their outstanding care.

Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

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Alma Dean (Lagrove) Cooper

Passed away peacefully at the Broadview Nursing Centre, on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 in her 96th year.

Alma is predeceased by her beloved husband Williard Cooper. Loved and respected mother of the late Dawn Ross, Barbara (Tom) White, Faye (the late Edwin) Baker, Linda (the late Danny) Astles and Jamie Cooper. Cherished grandmother of Gordie Beaupre (Elona), Darrell Beaupre, Cheryl (Dave) Marco, Richard Scott, the late William Scott, Karen (the late Dale) Baker-Joyner, Jeff (Cindy) Baker, Curtis Cooper (Alesha Warren) 11 great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Dear sister of Alton (Nelda) Lagrove and sister-inlaw of Lucie Cooper. Predeceased by her brothers Floyd (Mary) Lagrove and Loyal (Anita) Lagrove. She will be fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews and their spouses, cousins, extended family and friends. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Saturday, March 7, 2015 from 1:30 to 2:30 pm Funeral Service took place in the Chapel at 2:30 pm. Interment followed at Hillcrest Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Broadview Nursing Centre Residents’ Activity Fund or a charity of your choice.

Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls (613) 283-2800 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

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Dalgleish Dorothy May Dalgleish

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, at the Smiths Falls Hospital on Monday, March 9, 2015 in her 88th year. Loving and devoted mother of Garry “Beep” (Marion) Dalgleish, Wayne (the late Gwen) Dalgleish, and Sandra (Clive) Brinkworth. Cherished grandmother of Jason (Angie) Dalgleish, Jayda Dalgleish (Brent MacDonald), Troy, Todd (Cindy) Dalgleish and Andrew and Nicholas Brinkworth. Proud great-grandmother of Teegan, Danika, Jorja, Jordyn, Meghan, Haley, Elisha, Silias, Travis, and Hailey.

Dorothy is predeceased by her spouses Earl Dalgleish and Jim Herbinson. She will be fondly remembered by her extended family and friends in the Smiths Falls and surrounding communities. Dorothy will also be missed by her many friends she made at Lanark Lodge including the numerous staff members that assisted her with her daily care. Friends are invited to gather at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Saturday, March 14, 2015 from 10 a.m. until the time of the service in the Chapel at 1 o’clock. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Society of Lanark County or to the charity of your choice.

Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls (613) 283-2800 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

Stevens Robert (Bob) Denzil

October 20, 1929March 5, 2015 After a very long struggle with Vascular Dementia, Bob passed peacefully away at the age of 85, with his loving wife Pam Hickman at his side, in Lanark Lodge, Perth, Ontario. Bob was predeceased by his three loving minidachshund dogs: Heidi, Benji & Poppy, who were his “substitute children”. Bob was born in Camden, N.S.W., Australia and was also predeceased by his parents Robert Henry Stevens of Camden, N.S.W. and Eleanor (Leila) Jane Bainbridge of London, England. Bob had a wonderful career as a Geologist with both the Australian and Canadian governments. Many thanks to the wonderful staff at Lanark Lodge nursing home in Perth, who patiently cared so exceedingly well for Bob over the past two years and who helped him with the difficult task of adjusting to this new lifestyle. Many thanks also to the wonderful staff at the University Of Ottawa Heart Institute who enabled Bob to live many more happy and healthy years with his vascular illness. He will be sadly missed by all. As per Bob’s request, there will be no visitations or service. Donations can be made to the Ottawa Heart Institute. Thank you. http://foundation.ottawaheart.ca/waysgive/donate-now Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

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FERGUSON Doreen Elizabeth (nee Gill)

Peacefully at home on Friday, March 6, 2015 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Elmer.

Loving mother of Bruce, Barry, Grant (Denise) and Roger. Cherished grandmother of Mitchell, Bart, Ronnie, and Angie. Treasured great-grandmother of 6. Predeceased by her parents, brothers and sisters, son Burton and grandson Ricky. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Friends were invited to visit with the family at Lannin Funeral Home on Wednesday March 11, 2015 from 12 noon until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 2 o’clock. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Rosebridge Manor Activity Fund would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca

GILCHRIST Kenneth

Peacefully at the Perley Rideau with family by his side on Thursday, March 5th, 2015. Kenneth Daniels Gilchrist passed away at the age of 96 years.

Beloved husband of 63 years to Geraldine Gilchrist (nee Duncan). Loving father of Doug Gilchrist, Judy (Don) Yorke, and Steve (Karen) Gilchrist. Cherished grandfather of Natalie and Brianna. Dear brother of Maurice (Mary Brett) Gilchrist and the late Jean Russell (late George). Ken will be missed by numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. A private family service will take place. Arrangements entrusted to Kelly Funeral Home, Walkley Chapel 1255 Walkley Road, Ottawa, ON K1V 6P9 613-731-1255. In Memoriam donations to The Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre Foundation, appreciated

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Elizabeth Harriett CGA, CPA

Peacefully on Saturday February 28, 2015 at the Brockville General Hospital.

Elizabeth is survived by her family Elizabeth Burchell (Carl), Adria MacMartin (Wayne), Winston Bow (Avrille) and Suzanne Hillis.

Also lovingly remembered by her many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents Lyman & Elizabeth Bow and her brothers William and Charles Bow. A graveside service will take place at Oxford Mills Cemetery in the spring.

Donations in memory of Elizabeth the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

Condolences / Tributes / Donations at www.hpmcgarry.ca 613-258-2435

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FARRELL, Steve - In memory of Steve after 2 years have gone, there is not a day goes by we don’t think of you.

Miss you lots Love Mom, Dad your brothers, your 2 girls and all your friends.

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March 14, 1964 – March 17, 2010 GARY G. FISHER In memory of my loving husband, best friend, soulmate…

Always a thought and many a tear.

For the one I miss and loved so dear.

The sudden way you had to die.

I will always remember and wonder why.

To know I never said good-bye, will always bring regret.

But the heart that loves you dearly, Is the one that won’t forget.

Always loved Mary ––––––––– Dad, Grandpa We are sad within our memory, Lonely are our hearts today, For the one we loved so dearly, Has forever been called away.

We think of him in silence, No eye may see us weep, But many silent tears are shed, When others are asleep.

Loved and greatly missed Garrett, Lindsey and Peyton, Garth and Beth

BILOW, Thomas G. March 15, 1938 - March 15, 2010 It’s hard to believe five years have passed.

In loving memory of a dear husband.

I wish that I could see you For just a little while, I wish that I could hug you and See your lovely smile.

But wishing gets me nowhere, And longing is in vain.

So I will hold you in my heart, Until we meet again.

Your loving wife Butch (Shirley) In loving memory of a dear father We will always remember times we shared, And the many ways you showed you cared.

Whether it be a hug or a kiss, It is those little things that we miss.

If we could have just one more day, We would say all the things we wanted to say, We would tell you how proud we will always be, To tell people, “My Dad really loved me.”

If roses grow in heaven God, Please pick a bunch for us, And place them in Dad’s arms, And tell him they’re from us.

Tell him we love and miss him, And when he turns and smiles, Place a kiss upon his cheek, And hold him for a while.

P.S. Happy Birthday Dad Love you always and forever in our hearts Terry, Debbie, Brenda, Cathy, Charles and families XOXO

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Cedar (white), quality lumber, most sizes, decking, T&G, channel rustic.

Also huge bundles of cedar slabs ($45) and large bags of shavings ($35). www.scoutenwhitecedar.ca (613)283-3629.

Susan Learmonth March 12, 2010 Mom it’s been five years Just a thought a sweet remembrance Just a memory sad and true Just the love of sweet devotion Of one who thinks of you Love you Leah and Danny Harper

TRAFFORD, Fred – In loving memory of my Dad who passed away five years ago on March 8, 2010.

He had a nature you could not help loving, And a heart that was purer than gold.

And to those who knew him and loved him, His memory will never grow old.

Miss you every day Dad Love always Penny

BARBER – In loving memory of our son, brother and uncle, Tony Donald, whom God took to be His Angel, 22 years ago on the night of March 10, 1993.

We are thinking of you today “TONY”, But that is nothing new; We thought about you yesterday, And the day before that too.

We will think of you tomorrow, And each day as we come and go; We will think of you forever, We love and miss you so.

Your end came fast and sudden, No time to say good-bye; You were gone before we knew it, And only God knows why.

Dear God take him this message, To heaven up above; Tell him how much we miss him, And give him all our “love”.

Each time we see your picture, You seem to smile and say; Don’t cry I’m only sleeping, We will meet again some day.

Forever in our hearts, Love Mommy and Leo, Sammy, Amanda and Faith.

BERRY, George – In loving memory of a dear husband, father, grand-father & great grandfather, who passed away March 16, 2005.

Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure.

You are loved beyond words, & missed beyond measure.

Our thoughts are ever with you, Though you have passed away.

And those who loved you dearly, Are thinking of you today.

Always remembered & forever loved.

Louise, Steve, Bonnie, Jim & family

In memory of my parents DURANT, Roy S., March 18, 2014 and Gertrude (Pat) March 17, 1992.

Those whom we love go out of sight, They are cherished in the hearts of those they leave behind.

Loving and kind in all their ways, Upright and just in all their days.

Sincere and true in heart and mind, Beautiful memories they left behind.

Always in my thoughts and forever in my heart Marlene

DURANT – In loving memory of my parents, Gertrude (Pat) Durant who passed away 23 years ago March 17, 1992 and Roy Durant who passed away 1 year ago March 18, 2014.

Down the path of memories, We slowly walk today.

Our thoughts forever with you both, As life goes on its way.

If memories bring us closer, We’re never far apart.

For always in a memory, You are locked within our hearts.

Loved and sadly missed, Lynn, Henry and Mikayla Love lasts a lifetime and beyond.

In loving memory of Fred Trafford May 23, 1934 - March 8, 2010 Dear Fred, Dad, Pop, Mr. T and Poppy: We think of you in silence We often speak your name But all we have are memories And your picture in a frame Your resting place we visit and put flowers there with care But no one knows the heartache As we turn and leave you there.

Your always in our hearts.

Love from all Reta, Penny, Dale and Diane and family, Logan and Maria and family, grandchildren and great grandchildren

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VANDUSEN, Gladys – In loving memory of Gladys Vandusen.

It’s been a year since you left us, but in our hearts our memory lingers sweetly, tender, fond and true.

There is not a day dear Gladys, that we do not think of you fondly.

Claud and family

Celestron, Spotting/Telescope, 90mm-1200mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Lens (compact) Waterproof/Fog proof, incl. siting scope, eyepiece, Barlow adaptor lens, padded case, approx.

6 yrs old in excel. cond.

Asking $100 or best offer.

Evenings .& Weekends.

613-258-2049.

Electric Scooter, 2 new batteries, 4 new tires, $1200. 613-205-0877 ask for Wanda.

I Connect AV. Need help with your electronics, are they hooked up right? Audio video in-home tutorWILLS, Murray - In loving ing. Mike 613-285-0655, memory of a beloved 613-264-5515. husband, dad and grandpa who passed away March LG Front load clothes 15, 2009. washer with pedestal Thou his smile is gone $500. 613-257-7446 forever, And his hand we cannot Log Homes. Pre-cut white touch, pine log walls, examples: Still we have so many 24’x35’ $26,592; 30’x40’ memories, $31,556; 30’x60’ $38,880 Of the one we loved so or to your plan. much. customloghomebuilder.ca His memory is our or 613-257-0008. keepsake, With which we will never Marble coffee end table part, $3000; 3 metal work God has him in his benches $100 never used; keeping, ATV snowplow new $250; We have him in our hearts. 11.5 hp Craftsman snowblower 30”w, $1,000, exLoved always, cellent working condition; Marilyn & family Treadmill/bowflex paid $2500 each, $800 each never used; Maple drop COMING EVENTS leaf table 4 chairs blue fabric $450; glass table 4 Spring flower arranging chairs $200; Generac 4000 by Colleen Kahrman. XL 7.8 hp generator $700.

Sunday, March 22, 3 male yorkie/pom’s ready 1:00-3:30 p.m. ABC Hall, in 3 wks $550 each.

3166 Bolingbroke Road. 613-970-1560 leave mesAdvance tickets $20. sage.

613-273-8232.

Red sloop sleigh, Stihl chainsaw, Craftsman 8 h.p. snowblower, tractor FOR SALE tire chains, firewood, snow blade for plow truck 2002 MXZ800 snowmo- tractor. 613-283-8231. bile, like new, $3,000; 2-1993 Arctic Cat EXT Yorkies, all neutured, Lasnowmobiles, 1 fuel inject- Zyboy chesterfield & loveed, 1 carburetor, both low seat & 2nd set chesterfield mileage and have been & loveseat, both excellent serviced this year, $1,500 condition. 53” TV, bookeach; 30” propane Maytag cases, antique china cabistove, white, 5 years old, nets, antique hutch. Call very little usage, $400; 64” 613-970-1560.

Zenith TV, excellent condition, will help with the deFIREWOOD livery, $300; 3 generators, 2-5000, 1-9000. Please Dry seasoned hardwood call 613-479-0285. for sale. $80/face cord.

Delivery extra.

613-259-5518.

650 Sap buckets & spiles & lids, mobile vacuum Firewood, blocks, split, system to gather sap, ash, maple, oak, mixed, gathering & holding tanks. starting at $70. Delivery 613-257-3369 available. 613-802-2314 Cedar rails, pickets & posts for sale, as well as rough sawn cedar & pine lumber. Call or text 613-913-7958.

Firewood- Cut, split and delivered or picked up. Dry seasoned hardwood or softwood from $60/face cord. Phone Greg Knops (613)658-3358, cell (613)340-1045.

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TD Loggings, tandem loads firewood logs. $1250. Tree removal cut & split. Orders for next year. Tyler 613-264-5454 613-812-54 454.

MUSIC AAA+ Guitars, keyboards slashed at Mill Music’s 32nd Annual Sale. Hundreds of guitars, keyboards. Guitars 80% off Korg Keyboards 40% off. March 12-14. www.millmusic.ca Renfrew March Madness at Mill Music. Celebrating thirty-two years in business. Martin, Gibson, Epiphone, Fender, Washburn guitars, Korg keyboards, slashed.

Strings, most 1/2 price. www.millmusic.ca Renfrew

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HUNTING SUPPLIES Canadian Firearm/Hunter Safety Courses. Call Dave Arbour 613-257-7489 or visit www. valleysportsmanshow.com for dates and details of courses near you.

Mill Music Celebrates 32 years in business.

B-stock guitars 80% off. Guitars $500.00 now under $99.00. Hercules guitar stands 40% off.

Check www.millmusic.ca Renfrew Mill Music’s 32nd Annual sale. Over 50 Martin Guitars, 30 Gibson guitars in stock. Get your picture with Bob Dylan’s signature Gibson Guitar. Once in a life time experience. www.millmusic.ca Renfrew Piano Technician, Certified, with Piano Technician’s Guild, extensive experience with tuning, repairing and rebuilding. Contact Grant Pattingale at 6 1 3 - 2 8 4 - 8 3 3 3 , 1-877-742-6648 or www.piano4u.ca

Guns For Sale: Brown Bess Musket, bayonet, and cartridge case, $1,100; Deluxe Russian Laminate SKS $250; Bushness & Tasco 3x9x40 scopes; 3 pellet guns.177 & scopes; Training/Target Mossbert 5 shot, bolt action, $250; Anschutz single shot 22, $125; Weatherby with Monte Carlo stock, 3006 and Weatherby scope, 3x9x40 with deluxe case, $800; Target 22 Cooey with long barrel & strap, $175; Lakefield 648 semiauto with scope, excellent condition, $200; Cooey repeater 22 with scope, $200; and sk parts for rifle.

Call 613-925-4826 any time.

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

WANTED Looking for acreage close to Smiths Falls....please call 613-898-5815 Looking for porcelain memorabilia of Princess Diana. 613-275-2232.

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Wanted - furnace oil, will remove tank if possible.

Call 613-479-2870.

VEHICLES 2003 Mini Cooper Sport blue, 5 spd. manual, heated seats, air, newer clutch & muffler, power windows, locks, mirrors, comes with winter set of tires on rims, 196,000km, certified and e-tested. $4990. 613-240-8364 2009 Nissan Versa hatchback, 120,000 Kilometers automatic, black, FWD, great condition. Selling due to moving. Certified and E-Tested, Power windows, door locks and mirrors, Cloth interior (immaculate), Never been in an accident (few small scratches on body), Rust protected every year, New rotors and pads, Summer and winter tires included.

New engine was installed at approx. 80,000 km’s (dealer installed). Maintenance records included.

Very reliable car and very fuel efficient.

Asking $6,000.

613-258-5305, cell 613-614-0110.

2009 Pontiac G6, 4 door, automatic, just E-tested. $5000.

Phone 613-267-4803.

John Denton Contracting

Cell (613)285-7363 Case/Int. 5100 drill, 18x7” double disc, grass, rear hitch, finger harrows, cyl. and hoses, no rust, field ready. $4900. 966 Int. tractor,105 h.p., cab, 2 remotes, dual-wheels, great shape, field ready. $8300.

John Deere H.D. disc, # 10110 , 14’ , 23” discs, rebuilt, new bearings, 50% thicker main frame, tandem wheels, excellent condition. $4300. Turnco sprocket packer # 1512, 13’ 6” , sprocket/smooth , new bearings, cyl, hoses , transport, field ready. $2400. 613-326-0221

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1990 Arctic Cat Eltgra, New tractor parts- 1000s of 530cc, runs good asking parts for most makes. Sav$500. 613-257-2617. ings. Service manuals. Our 40th year. 16385 Telephone Road, Brighton. www.

FARM diamondfarmtractorparts.com 6 1 3 4 7 5 1 7 71, 2014 hay, first cut, timothy, brome, small square 1-800-481-1353. bales, $3.50, excellent horse hay.

Carleton Small rectangle bales for P l a c e / P e r t h sale, good for horses or cattle, $3.00/bale, north of 613-326-0366.

Smiths Falls, 613-812-0911 4x5 round bales of hay for sale, also small square TOM’S CUSTOM bales. Stored under cover.

Carleton Place area.

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We repair, modify or demolish any size of structure.

Salvaged buildings, timber and logs for sale.

Various size buildings.

Fully insured.

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LIVESTOCK Cows wanted to buy. Bred young cows, early calving or cows with calves, will buy immediately.

613-924-2424.

Honeybee NUCS and Queen orders are welcome for this year. Email: edshoneybees@yahoo.co m 613-359-6470, cell 613-328-0040.

Horseshoeing & trimming.

Certified Farrier, call John 613-267-7478.

Now taking orders for 2015.

Honey Bees for sale- NUC’s and Queen Bees. Contact Debbee’s Bees for all your beekeeping needs. 434 McCann Rd., Portland K0G 1V0. 613-483-8000 or go to www.debbeesbees.ca

CLASSIFIEDS LIVESTOCK Perth Veterinary Clinic Join us for an Equine Educational Evening: March 23rd, 2015 7pm Perth Civitan Hall *Importance of Vaccination presentation by Dr. Rob Trembley *2014 EEE Outbreak-by Dr. Paula Stewart. Call 613-267-7373 RSVP by March 20th Wanted to Buy - Highland Cattle (any age). Also other Beef Cattle and Horses Call Chris at 613-484-3085

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Dog obedience classes.

Puppy kindergarten, beginners and advanced classes located at the Perth Indoor Pool and the Training Hall (just off the Carp Rd.). Specializing in training your dog to be a better behaved family member.

Professional instructors Jim and Judy Stewart of True Companion Dog Obedience School, serving the Perth and area communities for over 23 years. Gift certificates available. www.trainyourdog.ca.

(613)264-0203, or 1(888)299-7185.

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1(800)647-3307. www.dogwatchontario.ca Siberian Husky Pup, female, black & white, blue eyes, shots, dewormed, Vet checked, parents on site.

613-489-1121 or 613-794-4959.

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Carleton Place, commercials for rent: 56 Victoria, 1000 ft., $875, 50 Bennett, 1050 ft. office, shop. Overhead door $975.

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$1,550/month if rented by March 6, 2015 or $1,650.00/month after March 6. Carleton Place, 3 bedroom bungalow, 1-1/2 bathrooms, hardwood and ceramic throughout. Large back deck. Includes dishwasher, stove, fridge, washer and dryer. Lower level family room with natural gas fireplace. Good size laundry room. Insulated garage. Ideal location for families -within a short walking distance of schools and stores. Quiet neighbourhood. Small pets allowed. 613-323-2941.

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613-283-0220 Large Commercial Space For Lease, Prime Location Downtown Perth, corner of Gore St. & Foster Street. Recently renovated, all utilities are included in lease.

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2 Bedroom House on Lorne St $900 + heat & hydro & 2 Bedroom lower level apartment on Aberdeen Ave, Smiths Falls, $900 + heat & hydro, fridge, stove, washer & dryer included.

613-267-6115

Code Apartments. Smiths Falls. Spacious, bright, 2 bedroom in clean, quiet, adult building. Fridge, stove, parking, laundry facilities. 613-283-7779.

2 bedroom, large, apartments. Available in quiet building- 5 minutes west of Perth, fridge, stove, parking, heat included $650/month plus hydro.

First, last, references.

613-868-5323.

3 bedroom, ground floor well maintained, beautiful finishes, yard, Available immediately, appliances including laundry, Utilities extra. $935/month. 613-283-1697 4 bedroom bungalow, 1-1/2 bathrooms, $1,200/month plus hydro.

Pellet stove heat. No appliances included. 10 minutes from Perth, countryside, own yard.

613-464-3618 Almonte, 1 bedroom ground floor ($700), Bachelor 2nd floor ($550), central location, appliances & heat included, nopets, references.

613-256-1790.

ALMONTE DOWNTOWN, 2 bedroom, 1000 sq ft, 4 appliances, balcony, secure building, parking, suitable for mature tenant(s), no pets, no smoking, references, $825/month plus utilities, 613-256-3324 Attractive two bedroom, open concept apartment, on Main Street in Elgin. $625 plus hydro. Parking, stove and fridge. Call 613-387-3308.

Carleton Place- 1 Bedroom $685.00, Bachelor $600.00 plus utilities. Almonte- Rooms with Private bathrooms $590.00, 2 Bedrooms, living Room, kitchen, bathroom $1100.00. Fridge, stove util, internet, cable, laundry incl., Appleton- Inside and outside storage. Call Craig 613-253-7777.

Carleton Place, 1 bedroom apartment, downtown location, 112 Bridge St. Available now. $635 plus utilities.

613-257-5711.

Carleton Place, Bridge St., 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, second floor apartment, includes fridge & stove, 1 parking spot, quiet tenant only, business below. $750 + utilities.

Available April 1.

Call Dave 613-913-0403

Downtown Perth, 1 Bedroom or 2 bedroom apartment, $$680-$720 + hydro, non-smoking, nopets, 613-302-9008.

Kemptville, 1 bedroom available immediately, centrally located, references required. 613-264-8439.

Kemptville- 1 bedroom, on Prescott Street, $715/month, heat and hydro extra. No pets.

613-296-4704.

Perth- 2 bedroom apartment $750/mth, in modern, well maintained, centrally located building.

Security/intercom system, professionally maintained, laundry facilities. Parking included.

Plus hydro.

613-298-2983.

Merrickville-large 2 bedroom apt. ground floor, nicely decorated. Parking, stove, fridge, heat, water included. laundry on site, $855/mth. plus hydro.

First/last required.

Available May 1.

613-283-0746.

One month free rent.

Newboro beautiful brand new 2 bedroom, acreage home. Washer, dryer, water, sewer included. Nonsmoking. Available Immediately. $875/mth, utilities extra. 613-267-4449.

Osgoode: 2 bedroom apt.

Appliances, laundry & parking included. Walking distance to all amenities. $800/month plus utilities.

No pets please, available.

613-826-3142.

Perth, 2 bedroom 2nd floor apartment, fridge, stove and heat included. $595. 613-264-0002.

Shamrock Apartments, Perth, 2 bedroom apartment $850/month includes heat and hydro. 1 bedroom apartment $660/mnth includes heat, hydro extra. 3 bedroom apartment $890/mnth includes heat, hydro extra.

No smoking, no pets.

613-264-8380.

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Smiths Falls. Toulon Place Apartments.

Ground Floor 2 bedroom $950/month. Available April 1. Heat and hydro included. First/last required.

Please call 613-283-9650.

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PERSONAL Alcoholics Anonymous 613-284-2696.

Are you concerned about someone’s drinking?

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

Call 613-284-6100, 257-3138, 272-3105, 203-3713, 826-2566, 283-5038.

Andrew Mitton 613-283-9650

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Certified Mason. 12 years experience. Chimney repair, restoration, parging, repointing. Brick, block and stone. Small/big job specialist. Free estimates.

613-250-0290.

Professional & Reliable Movers- 2 Men & 17’ Cube $95/hr, 2 Men & 16’ Refrigerated Cube Van $95 hr + Fuel Surcharge, 3 Men & 25’ Moving Van $125/hr. Call to Book your Move 613-284-8281.

Flooring & Installation, 35 years experience, laminate, vinyl & carpet, Mark Melanson Flooring.

613-264-7781 613-812-11 130

Professional, reliable & experienced in tree removal, home renovations, general home maintenance & carpentry.

Contact Stephan or Frank 613-793-3300 or 613-204-9281.

BUSINESS SERVICES E x p e r i e n c e d Electrician, Licensed & Insured available for residential/commercial work. Best Rates, Call Jim 613-799-2378

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For Sale. 39 Main Street, Bishops Mills. 2 Bedroom 1 Bath. $109,900. John Lamberton Coldwell Banker First Ottawa Realty.

613-795-1647.

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NOTICES

THE LEGAL CLINIC is holding its

Inaugural Annual General Meeting

on Thursday, March 26, 2015 starting at 6:30 p.m. at

Smiths Falls Community Centre

71 Cornelia St., West, Smiths Falls, Ontario REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE EVERYONE WELCOME

For further information, please call: 613-264-8888 or 1-800-597-4529 FOR RENT

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House and Office Cleaning (Smiths Falls area). Do it Right the First Time: Looking for a reliable, honest, hardworking lady with 20 years experience in house and office cleaning? Don’t hesitate, call Sharon 613-283-9823.

Retired PSW looking for work. Housework, shopping, everyday living & Respite. recent Vulnerable Sector.613-264-5476

HELP WANTED

M&K Renovations looking for jobs: Siding, decking, fencing, drywall, painting, laminated floors, windows, doors.

Call Mike for quote, 613-259-2525, 613-326-8041.

C.A.C.E Construction is hiring for the following positions with experience in sewer/water: Foreman, Pipe Layer, Deckman, Operators. Send resume to: info@caceconstruction.ca or Fax 613-822-7970.

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

CLASS A/Z FLATBED DRIVERS REQUIRED

We offer: Competitive wage and benefit package Excellent, well maintained equipment Dedicated tractors Home every weekend Our primary area of operations is from Eastern Ontario to the GTA and Southwestern Ontario.

We require: 2 years AZ experience Clean abstract Professional attitude Please call 800-387-0638 for more information or forward resume to info@tibbstransport.com or fax to 613-258-5391. www.tibbstransport.com

TREASURER Situated in the heart of Eastern Ontario’s cottage country, Tay Valley Township is a community of picturesque hamlets and historic homesteads with an abundance of shoreline on thirty-one lakes. Being located within a one-hour driving distance of both Ottawa and Kingston, it affords an opportunity to combine urban and rural lifestyles. The Township offers a unique work environment for an individual wishing to partner with Council and fellow employees in the delivery of municipal services to a population of 11,500 (permanent and seasonal).

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Treasurer will be a key member of the management team and will be responsible for the overall financial management of the Township including financial planning and forecasting, budgeting, asset management, property taxes and optimization of other revenues. The successful candidate will manage the Finance Department and provide financial leadership and advice to Council and staff to ensure the long term financial sustainability of the Township. The Treasurer will provide financial analysis of programs, projects and proposed initiatives; deliver timely and reliable financial information and oversee the financial management systems to support strategic financial decisions.

The Township is seeking a motivated and results oriented individual to join our team with solid knowledge of municipal legislation and financial practices, provincial/federal funding programs, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will have acquired related post-secondary education, have a professional accounting designation (CA, CMA, or CGA) and have a minimum of 5 years suitable management experience preferably in a municipal setting.

The full position mandate is available on the Township website at www.tayvalleytwp.ca. The salary range is $73,000 to $81,000 (for a 35 hour work week) and a competitive benefit package makes this an attractive full-time permanent position for the right candidate.

Please submit a cover letter and resume no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 30, 2015 in confidence to:

FOR RENT

COLONEL BY now has a two bedroom unit available.

COLONEL BY is a luxury apartment building with a library, entertainment room and exercise room.

All units have central air. Located in a great neighbourhood close to the County Fair Mall in Smiths Falls.

WORK WANTED

WORK WANTED

HOME IMPROVEMENTS No job too small!

Free estimates • Home Renovations • Plumbing Repairs • Painting/cleanup • Concrete work Doug Morley 257-7177

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Dustin McParland, born November 16, 1985, or anyone knowing his whereabouts, please conWORK WANTED tact Katrina Graham as soon as possible at 1-855-667-2726 or “A1” Handyman with halfton truck. Dump hauling, 613-264-9991 ext 5121. wood splitting, tree removal, carpentry, siding, Overeaters Anonymous painting, roofing, general 613-264-5158 maintenance. Call Kevin 613-253-4764.

Indoor storage of all sizes Outdoor storage also available 613-285-5507 Smiths Falls 613-264-0213 Perth

LUXURY APARTMENTS

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Sharbot Lake Apartments available first of next month.

Call 613-253-6069.

Attention Landowners: Local Landscaping Company is offering CASH for cedar trees. We dig trees from 3-8ft. for cedar hedging. Call 613-206-1591. www.rootsdownlandscaping .com

Smiths Falls 2 bedroom 2nd floor apt. $775. Heat and hot water included.

Quiet adult occupied buildPerth. 1 bedroom second ing. Laundry services onfloor apartment, down- site. 613-285-0433. town, heated. $675/month.

613-264-1102.

Smiths Falls 2 bedroom 2nd floor apt. $775. Heat Perth, 10 Craig St. 2 bed- and hot water included. room apartment in quiet, Quiet adult occupied buildclean, adult building. ing. Laundry services onFridge, stove, parking and site. 613-285-0433. laundry included. $820/month + utilities. Smiths Falls, completely Phone 613-283-5996. renovated, large 3 bedrooms, semi-detached Perth, 2 & 3 bedroom, unit, parking, small yard, recently renovated, non smoker, no pets, $810/month, hydro extra. first/last, $1075 + heat & New fridge and stove. Call hydro. 613-342-0829.

Jill 613-552-0035.

Perth, 2 bedroom ground floor apartment, $750 plus No pets, Kemptville- 2+1 bedroom, hydro. over 1400 sq. ft., close to 613-267-4831. schools, shopping. No 3 bedroom pets. $1,100/month in- Perth, cludes heat. Hydro extra. $1350/mnth & 2 bedroom $850/mnth, available April 613-296-4704.

1, large yard, parking, Kemptville- 3 bedroom laundry, utilities included. bungalow, $1,275/month 613-264-8143 plus utilities. Available April 1. First/last. Refer- Perth, 30 Mather, 2 bedences. No smoking. No room apartment, available pets. 613-258-2502 leave immediately. Clean, quiet, secure building, parking message. included, $750/month plus hydro, 613-326-0903.

Kemptville area, spacious 1 bedroom apartment, Perth, spacious two-bedfridge, stove, carport. No room luxury condo unit. dogs. First/last, referenc- Secure, elevator, balcony, es. $625 plus utilities. view of Tay River and golf Available immediately. course.

Within walking 6 1 3 - 2 5 8 - 4 2 1 9 distance of downtown, 613-258-2607. parking, one and a half baths, air conditioning, Large 2 bedroom. Free cable hookup, party room, parking, security, 149 includes 5 appliances.

Church Street, Almonte, $1,400.00/month. Utilities $870/month plus utilities. extra. Immediate Occupanavailable immediately. cy. 613-354-7643.

613-769-6697.

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CARLETON PLACE, Seniors 50’s Plus Building. No smoking, no pets. First & last months rent $750.00 & up. 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. Senior’s 1 Month Free Discount. Call 613-863-6487 or 613-720-9860

FOR RENT

“In the beautiful town of Westport, this 3 bedroom home is newly renovated, all new finishes, fixtures, HVAC, electrical. House has living, dining room, family room, great large new kitchen with appliances (fridge, stove, dishwasher, wine fridge), laundry room on 2nd floor, 3 bedrooms, sun room and huge backyard - oh ya and workshop! In town – walk to amenities (stores, restaurants, lake, boat launch)! $1650. + utilities (new propane furnace)!”

Would consider rent to own also.

Call CATHY HAY

613-851-0954

Tay Valley Township Larry Donaldson, Chief Administrative Officer 217 Harper Road, Perth, ON, K7H 3C6 or e-mail: cao@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.

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2 bedroom house, Carleton Place. Fridge, stove, heat, hydro, parking, washer and dryer included $1,400/month. No pets, no smoking, first, last, references. Available immediately. 613-621-2299, leave message.

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SUMMER STUDENT JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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Codeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mill on the Park seeks Banquet StaffSmart serve required. Apply by email at michelle@codesmill.com

Dispatcher Exel Contracting Inc (1989) construction company serving Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec requires a full time experienced dispatcher.

Email resume to admin@exelcontracting.ca

Fulll-Time, Part-Time, Experienced, mature servers required. Bring resume to 73 Bridge Street Carleton Place.

Graphic Designer needed for busy printshop in Perth. Photoshop, customer service, communications, multitasking, meet deadlines, ability to learn production operations.

Please forward your resume to: info@imagesperth.com

The Township is seeking to hire 5 mature college/ university students to perform summer labour within the Public Works Department. For details, visit our website at www.twprideaulakes.on.ca under Employment. Deadline for applications is April 8, 2015 at 12:00 noon. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Michelle at 1-800-928-2250 Ext 230.

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HELP WANTED

We are looking for PHONE LINE VOLUNTEERS for our Brockville, Carleton Place, Gananoque, Kemptville, Perth & Prescott Offices

Labourers wanted, full and part-time positions available in Carleton Place, must be able to perform repetitive lifting. Contact Neil 613-880-9815.

Landscapers Exel Contracting Inc (1989) requires Landscape If you possess a desire to help others who are experiencing difficulties Forepersons, Leadhands and/or distress please call Debbie or Bruce at (613) 345-1290 and Labourers for CLS454384_1120 or 1-866-544-5614 as soon as possible.

Construction, Maintenance and Snow Removal, must Training is provided.

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Funded by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, and in part by the Government of Canada.

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To apply for these opportunities please send a current resume in a pdf format on or before April 30, 2015 to: Email: careers@bgh-on.ca or Fax: 613-345-8305 We thank all applicants for their expressed interest; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Press Operator Eastern Ontario Press - Smiths Falls

JOB SUMMARY: Metroland Media in Smiths Falls is accepting resumes for the position of 3rd Pressman The ideal candidate will have : â&#x20AC;˘ A minimum of 3 yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s related experience â&#x20AC;˘ Be a good communicator â&#x20AC;˘ Be friendly and cooperative â&#x20AC;˘ Have a mechanical aptitude â&#x20AC;˘ Have the ability to examine and evaluate detail â&#x20AC;˘ Assist with set-up, operation, and maintenance of the web press as directed by the second press operator â&#x20AC;˘ Good Health and Safety ethics SpeciďŹ c Responsibilities: â&#x20AC;˘ Assist Operators where needed â&#x20AC;˘ Learn the paper feeding aspect of the position â&#x20AC;˘ Perform various departmental functions â&#x20AC;˘ Keep area clean and hazard free. â&#x20AC;˘ Transport ďŹ nished product to appropriate departments Job Responsibilities: â&#x20AC;˘ Commitment to quality, productivity and apprentice program â&#x20AC;˘ Able to take directions from various press operators â&#x20AC;˘ Upon completion of training, should be capable of ďŹ lling-in for 1st press operator as required â&#x20AC;˘ Retrieve and prepare rolls for production â&#x20AC;˘ Good colour comprehension â&#x20AC;˘ EďŹ&#x20AC;ective communication within a team environment â&#x20AC;˘ Positive, pro-active behaviour Interested candidates please respond to Attn: Walter Dubas Fax (613) 283-7480 E-mail wdubas@perfprint.ca This job closes March 20th, 2015

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Islands. Opportunities exist for Registered Nurses to join our team.

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Responsible for coordinating Health, Safety and Environmental programs. Including regulatory compliance, procedures, WHMIS/GHS, safety compliance training, safety procedure review, safety promotion, and environmental compliance.

EHS Responsibilities • Demonstrate HR, Payroll and pension and benefit knowledge.

• Demonstrate detailed knowledge of environmental, health and safety standards. Jointly assist in providing effective departmental safety activities such as departmental audits, safety goals, etc.

• Conduct and coordinate colleague training programs to meet the requirements of governmental regulations, corporate policies, and location needs.

• Assist in hazard assessments, accident investigations.

• Participate in Safety Committee functions, provide advice, and assist with implementation of committee recommendations.

• Maintain files of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), Behaviour Observation System (BOS), safety information, training materials and library of health and safety legislation.

• Monitor activities to ensure compliance with safety policies and legislation.

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Current Certificate of Competence from College of Nurses of Ontario Effective communication, interpersonal, assessment & documentation skills.

Applications in writing to Kelly Davies, DRC 101 Christie Lake Rd., RR4, Perth, ON K7H 3C6 drc.perth@diversicare.ca (613) 267-2506

Trillium Health Care Products

2337 Parkedale Avenue, Brockville, Ontario K6V 5W5 Fax: (613) 342-5330

Role Overview

Master Scheduler

Reporting to the Supply Chain Director, provide overall leadership on the execution of the Master Scheduling (Capacity and Service) for the Supply Chain Organization. Overall lead for customer service and for the division.

Detailed Duties

Experience: • Experience using HRIS/Payroll processing software; solid understanding of payroll submission and reconciliation; on line ROE completion; excellent understanding of Employment Standards Act; knowledge of the governing regulatory bodies for responsibilities and payments (ie. CCRA, EHT, WSIB, etc) • Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality; demonstrate attention to detail.

• Solid working knowledge of Payroll practices; legislative compliance; benefit administration including the collecting, tracking and processing benefit premiums relating to STD/LTD; computer proficiency with MS Excel, ADP Performance Pac-People/Pay@ Work; HRIS and Time & Attendance systems.

• Knowledge of environmental legislation and industrial practices; general knowledge of safety and GMP regulations.

Skills: • Expertise in facilitation and training skills is required.

• Familiarity with computers and various software applications.

• Proven organizational skills and sound judgment.

• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.

Memberships/Committees: Permanent member of Safety Committee as a resource. Serve on various task forces within the plant as required.

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• As the primary contact for customers, the master scheduler will receive and manage sales order and forecast information within the system.

• Support the factory planning process providing guidance to meet service and business objectives.

• Provide input to the Sales and Operations plan by doing forecast and sales analysis each month • Assist the development, implementation and enforcement of Supply Chain policies, procedures and best practices.

• Responsible for delivering capacity analysis and providing input to operations on asset capacity needs or constraints • Provide analysis on service levels and schedule attainment. Identify failures and address with corrective action plans and follow up • Provide input to an evolving production strategy, balancing operational costs against customer requirements with a seasonal product portfolio.

• Orchestrate the improvements and changes required to meet service level requirements of customers.

• Assist Business Development by working new quotes, new product introductions and special projects as assigned.

Education/ Training • • • • • • • • • •

Min 5 – 7 years Planning, Buying, equivalent Supply Chain experience.

3 year college Business Diploma or equivalent experience.

Master Scheduling experience an asset.

Demonstrated leadership Lean experience an asset.

Project Management experience a must.

Excellent verbal and written skills a must.

Advance proficiency at Microsoft office package.

APIC’s /PMAC courses and/or accreditation considered a must.

JDE experience a must.

This is an open posting. Internal Applicants will be considered first.

Applicants will be recruited from within the plant and the community.

Employee referrals are welcomed.

If you are a qualified person for this position please forward your resume in confidence to/by March 26st, 2015: Human Resources Trillium Health Care Products 2337 Parkedale Ave. Brockville, Ontario K6V 5W5 Fax: (613) 342-5330 E-mail in Word format: Careers@TrilliumHCP.com Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Qualification / Skills Required Education: High school diploma; or equivalent business experience. Working toward an OHS certificate.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

For further details including qualifications and application deadline, visit our website at www.smithsfalls.ca

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Perth Community Care Centre is seeking dynamic employees for the following part-time positions

Trillium Health Care Products is a manufacturer of high quality health and beauty products. Our product lines include a number of recognized health care products to notable multi-national and domestic businesses in the North American marketplace. Located in the beautiful, 1000 Islands tourist region in Eastern Ontario, our dynamic business has immediate openings for the following position:

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Human Resources Trillium Health Care Products 2337 Parkedale Ave. Brockville, Ontario K6V 5W5 Fax: (613) 342-5330 E-mail in Word format: Careers@TrilliumHCP.com

The Town of Smiths Falls is seeking competent, dynamic students to fill several student positions this summer from approximately the beginning of May to the end of August.

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Role Overview This position will work closely with the HR, Payroll and Pension and Benefits to perform a variety of administrative tasks, with a primary focus on HR data input within our HRIS system, as well as collection and verification of employee and payroll data for input as required. Back up to the Payroll Supervisor in processing full cycle bi-weekly payroll when required.

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Professionals Needed.

Looking for career-minded persons willing to speak to small groups or do oneon-one Presentations locally. Part Time or Full Time. A car and internet access are necessary.

Training and ongoing support provided. Build financial security. Paid daily.

Call Diana 1.866.306.5858 The Time Is Now! Get back on your feet fast. A well-established, highly recognized publishing co. needs 3-5 self-confident & persuasive individuals to add to our sales team. We offer daytime hrs., 9am 430pm, $13.00/hr + commissions with full training. no experience necessary for more info call 613-283-8524

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Sunnyside Family Retreat- Westport. Full-time employment April to November to work in a customer service environment. Appearance, reliability, communication skills, and valid Driver’s License are important.

This is a facility operations/maintenance position. Outdoors, physically demanding. Must be able to work independently and able to supervise in a crew setting. Must have some experience with machinery, power/hand tools, as well as carpentry, plumbing, electrical and mechanical skills a must.

Email: sunnysideservices@hotmail.com

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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.

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Broadview Nursing Centre

For further details including qualiďŹ cations and application deadline, visit our website at www.lanarkcounty.ca

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JOB POSTING 2015-03: CAO/Clerk The Township of Lanark Highlands is seeking a qualiďŹ ed person to fulďŹ ll the full-time position of Chief Administrative OfďŹ cer/Clerk.

Reporting to the Mayor and Council, the CAO/Clerk is responsible for the overall management of the Townshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s administration and ďŹ nancial affairs.

As Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chief policy advisor, the CAO/Clerk provides effective advice and support to Council and develops and implements policies, programs and initiatives as directed by Council. The CAO/Clerk also fulďŹ lls all the statutory duties of Clerk in accordance with the Municipal Act of Ontario. A copy of the job description and speciďŹ c qualiďŹ cations can be found at www. lanarkhighlands.ca.

The candidate must have a university degree in a related ďŹ eld and at least 10 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience in municipal government. Progressive management responsibility is a requirement. An acceptable mix of education and experience may also be considered. Designations from the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers (AMCTO) are desirable assets. A strong ďŹ nancial background is also desirable.

The Township offers competitive remuneration, including an excellent beneďŹ ts package and OMERS pension. If you are interested in this challenging career opportunity, please submit your detailed resume and cover letter in PDF format by email only to: mayor@lanarkhighlands.ca before 4 pm on March 27, 2015, referencing â&#x20AC;&#x153;Job Posting 2015-003 CAO/Clerkâ&#x20AC;?.

Township of Lanark Highlands 75 George Street, P. O. Box 340 Lanark, ON K0G 1K0 e-mail: mayor@lanarkhighlands.a WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR THEIR INTEREST IN APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION AND ADVISE THAT ONLY CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED. LANARK HIGHLANDS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Note: 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 qualiďŹ cations for employment. Questions about the collection of Information should be directed to the Deputy Clerk at the address indicated above.

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Community Relations Coordinator

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Are you looking for a career where you can make a tangible difference to the environment?

Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) is a local, watershed management agency delivering services and programs to help protect and manage water and other natural resources in the Mississippi River watershed in eastern Ontario. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, creative professional to join us in the role of Community Relations Coordinator. This position will plan and direct the overall strategic communications and community relations programs of MVCA. The ideal candidate will possess a university degree or college diploma in a related field with a minimum 5 years of experience, exceptional writing capabilities, effective interpersonal skills, and confidence in providing strategic recommendations that result in successful communications programs.

More information about this opportunity is available at www.mvc.on.ca.

Candidates are invited to submit their applications no later than March 20th, 2015 to: Paul Lehman, P.Eng., General Manager Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority 10970 Hwy 7, Carleton Place Ontario, K7C 3P1 Fax: (613) 253-0122 Email: info@mvc.on.ca Thank you for your interest in the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Dispatcher With responsibility for the daily dispatch operation, this includes load planning to ensure maximum load and route efficiency.

This role requires a minimum of two years previous vehicle dispatch experience, a high degree of computer proficiency and ability to multi-task.

Exceptional communication skills are essential, as is knowledge of the local geography.

To review the full job description and to apply, go to www.macewen.ca before March 20, 2015.

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Licensed 310S Automotive Technician - Full time Position - Monday-Friday 8am-5pm - Valid Drivers License - 310S license required - Wages to be negotiated based on skills & CertiďŹ cates.

All interested applicants should send their resume by email of fax info@trailercountry.ca Phone:613-267-3580 Fax: 613-267-4958 Only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted

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MANDATE: Provides reception/clerical support to Lanark Lodge departments as required. Performs accounts payable/accounts receivable duties. Prepares and maintains conďŹ dential in-house records and facility-speciďŹ c stafďŹ ng schedules and job posting information for Support Services and Dietary Departments.

Maintains payroll time and attendance system (JBS).

The Great War Memorial Hospital of Perth District is seeking the services of a Part-Time Bookkeeper.

Applicants must have obtained at least an intermediate level of an accounting program leading towards a professional designation.

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Lanark Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lanark Lodge, â&#x20AC;&#x153;People Caring for Peopleâ&#x20AC;?, is a 163 bed Long Term Care Home accredited with Accreditation Canada that strives to provide progressive resident centred care for our residents in an atmosphere of respect that fosters independence and fulďŹ llment. We are seeking a self-motivated professional change agent for the following temporary position starting immediately to approximately March 30, 2016.

Broadview Nursing Centre is a 75 Bed Long Term Care Facility located in Smiths Falls Ontario that is looking for 2 part-time (around 24+ hours per week) PSWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Additional call-in shifts are also available.

Candidates need to be motivated with excellent organizational, leadership and problem solving skills. Experience in geriatrics is preferred however not essential. Candidates must have their PSW and vulnerable sector check complete within the last 6 months.

Please email or fax resume and cover letter to: Cathy Cole Director of Nursing Cathy.Cole@Broadviewnc.ca Fax: 613-283-7073 CLS446406_0226

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We are looking for hard individuals whoensure always keep safety inuse mind.of labour, working Coordinate and efficient equipment and material to view complete descriptive catalogue and photographs.

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CHEO takes a walk down Memory Lane: Celebrating 50 years of volunteers

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Ottawa Nostalgia Collectible Show Sunday, March 15, 9-3 Nepean Sportsplex

120 tables - 60 Dealers

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SAT, MARCH 14, 2015 @ 10 AM SHARP! TO BE HELD @ MARSHALL’S AUCTION HOUSE SPENCERVILLE This auction we have a client that has sold the property & offers at auction collectibles, antique furniture, modern furniture, modern household & much more! Auctioneers Note: A good variety of items. Short notice auction!

For a more detailed list w/photos go to www.lmauctions.ca Auctioneer or Owner not responsible for lost, stolen, Damaged articles, Accidents day of sale. Canteen.

Terms: Cash, Debit , Visa, Mastercard Photo I.D. as is. No Buyers Premium All announcements day of sale takes precedence over all printed matter.

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Auction Sale of Beautiful Antiques, Exquisite Glassware, Collectibles, Royal Doulton Figurines, JD Riding Lawn Tractor/Snow Blower, Lawn & Garden Equipment, Power Carpenter Tools, Household Furniture and Miscellaneous Articles.

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

Watch for Auction Signs.

Saturday, March 21 at 10:00 AM

(viewing starts at 8:30 am) Come and join us at the Vernon Recreational Centre where we will be featuring beautiful antiques and collectibles as well as glassware, furniture, tools, lawn and garden equipment and other assorted articles from area estates including more quality consignments from Paul and Ruth Robertson of Iroquois. Don’t miss it!

See www.theauctionfever.com for more detailed listing.

Terms- Cash or Cheque with Proper ID James and Hill Auction Service Ltd. Stewart James Carson Hill (613) 445-3269 (613) 821-2946 Thinking of having an auction?

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The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) is pleased to announce the dedication of Memory Lane to CHEO’s Volunteer Association, in celebration of the association’s 50 years of dedication to the hospital.

“Today we are celebrating the countless volunteers who played a pivotal role in building the hospital and who, to this day, continue to dedicate their time and energy towards making CHEO exceptional,” says CHEO president and chief executive officer, Alex Munter. “Without them, the dream of CHEO would have never come to be, so today we gather here to say our deepest thank you and kick off their year of celebration.”

The CHEO Volunteer Association began in 1965 as a group of dedicated moms and some dads, known then as the Valley Hospital Women’s Auxiliary. They saw a need for a dedicated pediatric hospital to serve the children in the Ottawa region, and were determined to make it happen.

They threw hundreds of coffee parties, bake sales, and special events—raising millions of dollars and rallying their neighbours and communities over ten years, all to realize the dream of a dedicated children’s hospital for our region.

CHEO’s Memory Lane includes memorabilia which was lovingly saved over the past fifty years and donated to us by our volunteers to showcase CHEO’s rich history.

“2015 is a special year for the Volunteer Association, as we celebrate 50 years of community ac-

Left, members of CHEO’s Volunteer Association along with longstanding volunteer Jane Kirk centre, celebrate with cake as they kick-off their 50th anniversary year. From left: Monique Bertrand, Louise Fiala, Lisa Gilligan, Melissa Keegan, Rachel Arnold, Judy Reaume, Meaghan Cheung, Anne Bouchard and Susan Norquay. Below, one of CHEO’s longest serving volunteers, Maureen Tourangeau and CHEO president and CEO Alex Munter prepare to unveil the 50th anniversary plaque.

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tion and dedication to CHEO,” notes president of CHEO’s Volunteer Association, Susan Norquay. “We are excited to be holding special events throughout this year to honour all of our volunteers, past to present.”

The CHEO Volunteer Association was incorporated in 1999 with the mission to enhance the quality of care for patients and families by providing human and financial resources to the CHEO community and by supporting CHEO staff. The CHEO Volunteer Association is encouraging all volunteers to celebrate with them this year. If you are a past CHEO volunteer who would like to be involved in upcoming celebrations this spring please contact 613-737-7600 ext. 2752 or volunteerassociation@ cheo.on.ca for more information about upcoming events.

Slow cooker vegetable curry a hearty dish for dinner Curry pastes vary in ‘heat’ and amount of salt; use your favourite.

Pumpkin purée adds a creamy texture to this hearty vegetarian dish. Serve with naan or brown rice.

Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: High three to four hours or low six to eight hours Serves: six to eight

ly golden, about five minutes. Transfer to slow cooker.

Add coconut milk, pumpkin purée and 1/2 cup (125 mL) water to Dutch oven; bring to boil, whisking until smooth. Pour over vegetables in slow cooker.

Stir, cover and cook on High for 3 to 4 hours, or until sweet potatoes are tender yet still retain their shape.

Ingredients In small bowl, stir cornstarch with 2 • 4 cloves garlic, minced tbsp (25 mL) cold water until smooth; • 1/4 cup (50 mL) each liquid honey stir into slow cooker. Cover and cook on and red curry paste high for 10 to 15 minutes or until sauce Submitted photo • 2 tbsp (25 mL) fresh lemon juice is thickened. Stir in parsley. Sprinkle • 2 tsp (10 mL) minced fresh ginger- This vegetable curry uses pumpkin purée to add a creamy texture. feta cheese on each serving. root • 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed ger. Transfer half of the mixture to large Nutritional information (one serving • 2 tbsp (25 mL) cornstarch • 4 cups (1 L) peeled cubed rutabaga • 1/4 cup (50 mL) minced fresh pars- bowl; add sweet potatoes and rutabaga, when recipe serves eight): • 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil tossing to coat well.

• Protein: 6 grams ley • 2 large onions, chopped In large Dutch oven or skillet, heat oil • Fat: 10 grams • 1 cup (250 mL) crumbled feta • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pep- cheese over medium-high heat. Add remaining • Carbohydrate: 42 grams per honey mixture, onions, salt and pepper; • Calories: 272 • 1 can (400 mL) lite coconut milk Preparation instructions cook, stirring, until onions are softened, • Fibre: 5 grams • 1 can (14 oz/398 mL) pure pump• Sodium: 566 mg In small bowl, stir together garlic, about two minutes. Add sweet potato kin purée (not pie filling) Courtesy of Foodland Ontario. honey, curry paste, lemon juice and gin- and rutabaga mixture; cook until slightConnected to Your Community A/CP/K/P/SF - 44 - Thursday, March 12, 2015

Two decades of fundraising for public libraries continues This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Toronto International Film Festivalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (TIFF) Film Circuit. The Film Circuit encompasses over 180 groups, bringing the best of Canadian and international films to over 160 communities across Canada.

Film Night International (FiNI) has been a member of the Film Circuit since 2003 and was established to operate as a fundraiser for the public libraries in Perth and Smiths Falls. Over the years the series has supported initiatives outside the librariesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; normal operating budgets such as programming, and the purchase of furniture, electronics, community information display boards, movie licenses and DVDs. These donations help the libraries offer new and improved services to their communities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The films we show are ones that audiences may not otherwise enjoy access to,â&#x20AC;? says FiNI founder Faye Cunningham. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At the same time, the purchase of a ticket supports the public libraries in Perth and Smiths Falls and helps make what are already good libraries even better.â&#x20AC;?

FiNIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spring line-up of films has just been announced. It includes The 100-Year Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared on March 25 in Perth and March 26 in Smiths Falls. This Swedish film is based on last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s international bestseller about a man who, after a long and eventful life, ends up in a nursing home. But as the celebration of his 100th birthday approaches, he decides to escape his boring everyday life and embarks on a hilarious and entirely unexpected journey. On April 8 and 9, FiNI screens The Imitation

Game, one of the yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best films, starring Oscar nominee Benedict Cumberbatch and based on the real life of mathematician Alan Turing who cracked the German enigma code during the Second World War. It is an adventure filled with drama and excitement.

Phoenix, an exciting new film from Germany, is being shown on April 22/23. It tells the story of a disfigured concentration camp survivor, unrecognizable after facial reconstruction surgery, who searches postwar Berlin for the husband who may have betrayed her to the Nazis.

The final film of the spring season is on May 20/21 is the highly anticipated Still Alice starring the always brilliant Julianne Moore in her Oscarwinning role. This film follows a renowned linguistics professor, happily married with three grown children, who starts to forget words. When she receives a diagnosis of Early-Onset Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Disease, she and her family find their bonds thoroughly tested. Her struggle to stay connected to who she once was is frightening, heartbreaking, and inspiring The film for May 6 and 7 has yet to be announced.

Films are shown at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Full Circle Theatre in Perth and at the Station Theatre in Smiths Falls. Individual tickets for all these films are available on a first come, first served basis at the theatres 15 minutes before screening time.

To be added to the FiNI mailing list, contact filmnightperth@gmail.com. For full details and to watch trailers, check out the FiNI blog at filmnightinternational.blogspot.com.

Debra Wilson, Audiologist

Hi, my name is Debra and I am a local hearing health care provider in Perth. I know that hearing loss affects many Canadians and it can be very overwhelming to realize that it is affecting you or someone you love. I understand what you are going through and would like to help!

If you feel that you may need hearing aids, now is a great time to participate in our Test Drive program. On March 16th & 17th, Debra and her team are hosting a 2 day event where all participants will have their hearing checked, receive a product demonstration and leave with a pair of hearing aids to try for 2 weeks with absolutely no obligation!

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Summer Company open for business Before you know it, school will be over and summer will be here! Each year students throughout Lanark County, Smiths Falls and surrounding areas face the difficult task of finding summer employment. Why not start your own summer business and create your own job? Be your own BOSS! Summer Company is an Ontario Government Program that is in place to educate students to possibly choose entrepreneurship as a viable career option; equip them with the tools necessary to succeed and provide hands-on business training and mentoring. The program provides awards to help students between the ages of 15-29 in school and returning to school to start and operate their own business throughout the summer months.

The successful students can receive up to $1,500 for business start-up costs and up to $1,500 upon returning to school in the fall, receive at least 12 hours of business training, and meet with mentors for support and advice.

Shannon McLellan, Client Services Officer with the Small Business Advisory Centre Smiths Falls/ Lanark County, will be out to many area schools, youth groups and employment centres to talk to students about the program in the coming weeks.

Locally, we had five successful students complete the program in 2014, and some of them continued their businesses on upon their return to school.

Over the past 14 years, the many local students that were in Summer Company started businesses such as computer services, lawn care, woodworking, tourism, the artisan businesses, lessons/tutoring, photography and food services, to name a few.

Cindy James, Manager of the SBAC says, whatever career path the students take, Summer Company

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Go online at www.ontario.ca/summercompany to get program details and complete the application.

Write a business plan for your business idea; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easier than you think. The Summer Company website has a business plan template to provide a guideline as well as, the info that should be included in the business plan. The SBAC staff is available to answer any questions and provide direction as you develop your plan.

Upload your business plan and complete your start up budget. (Contact the Centre, at any point throughout this process to obtain help.)

The Summer Company 2015 deadline is May 8, 2015 or before, if this program is fully subscribed to. For more information about the program, call Shannon at the Small Business Advisory Centre at 613-283-7002 ext. 109 or email smallbusiness@ smallbizcentre.ca About the Small Business Advisory Centre Smiths Falls/Lanark County: The SBAC offers free information and advisory services for anyone interested in starting their own small business and for existing small business operators. The office offers a walk-in resource centre with business literature and advisory materials. The Centre is an initiative of the Ontario Government and partners with the Town of Smiths Falls and the County of Lanark. A counselor is available (free) by appointment for one-on-one sessions. The Centre provides a number of business seminars throughout the year, check out our website at www.smallbizcentre.ca. For more info call 613-283-7002 ext.108/109 or email cjames@ smallbizcentre.ca.

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The women of Lanark Highlands got an early, colourful start to International Women’s Day at the North Lanark Community Health Centre in Lanark Village on March 5, with a special class on mandalas by Carleton Place-based artist Mary Pfaff, above, seen here talking about the Tibetan singing bowl.

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Fine dining and fine people are soon to come together in Lanark Highlands.

Local women Melanie Mills and Liz Charbonneau are looking to start up monthly community dinners on the third Thursday of every month, with the first sit-down taking place on March 19. The dinner will be sponsored by the Good Food Box and will run from 4 to 6 p.m. at St. Andrew United Church.

The two women “have been coming up with an idea to build community,” said Mills last week. “We want everyone. It’s an opportunity for people to get together and chit-chat and have a good dinner.”

She hastened to add that, while the dinner is being held at the church, “it is not an initiative of the church. It’s a community-building thing. We are not charging,” for admission or the meal, though donations of both food and finances are certainly welcome. However, donations will be done very quietly – there will not even be a donation drop box on site, lest people feel the need to donate that which they may not have.

“We are not fundraising for anything,” Mills said. “I really want to stress community… We are hoping for a cross-section.”

The women are hoping to float the dinners financially through sponsor-

ship and donations. There will not be any chefs on site, but rather, volunteer cookers, with the first meal scheduled to be roast beef, with coffee or tea and dessert.

The church hall can hold up to 200 people, and she hopes that one day the hall will be filled. They will be giving the dinners a three-month trial run period. The mayor and members of council and other dignitaries have been invited to the inaugural supper.

“There are people who do not have a lot of opportunities to get out,” she explained of the societal needs she hopes these dinners will meet. As someone new to the area herself, she knows all too well that they “have a hard time breaking into the community. I know how difficult it can be… Everybody is a little bit happier when they are at the table, with food. It’s so important for people to get to know each other.”

Sometimes it can be hard for people to get to know each other because “there are isolated cliques and we would like to break down those barriers.”

But she is not critical of people who, like their families, have called the Highlands home for eons. In fact, she sees them as “a great resource.”

If you are interested in taking part or helping out, please contact Mills at 613-259-5495 or via email at melanie. mills@sympatico.ca. Charbonneau can also be reached at 613-259-2435.

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Registration of participants and vehicle inspection will be possible on March 18 between 9 am and 4pm, March 19 between 9am and 4pm and on March 20 between 9 am and 4 pm. A $500 deposit will be required immediately after the purchase of each vehicle. Vehicle pickup and complete payment including fees, GST and PST (if applicable) should be made before February 27. Will be accepted: cash, certified cheque, Visa, MasterCard, and Interac for the $500.00 deposit and only cash, certified cheque and Interac for balance of vehicle.

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Legion to host St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day event March 17 Members are advised that Bill McKenzie is heading a nomination committee for the upcoming elections to take place on June 1. Anyone interested in running for an executive position, and duly qualified to run, should contact McKenzie at 613-267-4448 to obtain the necessary paperwork and information.

A reminder that the annual St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day party will take place in the Membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lounge on March 17 from 2 to 6 p.m. Eddie Ashton and his band will be providing the entertainment for a $5 cover charge. Also, the Saturday Meat Draw will take place on March 28, from 2 to 5 p.m. These events are open to everyone.

Although it is not a Branch 244 event, it is worth mentioning the upcoming Ride for Disabled Vets on May 9, which starts in Stittsville, and stops at our Legion as part of the ride route. The riders are covering more than 150 kilometers in support of the Wounded Warriors program, and will arrive in Perth sometime after noon. For more information, the website is: www.ridefordisabledvets.ca

Organizers of the Ride for Disabled Vets are shown at the Ottawa International Motorcycle Show, from left to right: Adwin (OJ) Gallant, JP Greneir, Larry Olsen, and Bud Ranger.

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The Royal British Legion (RBL), much like the Royal Canadian Legion, welcomes all supporters to join, and an Armed Forces background is not necessary. The RBL has county branches, national branches and overseas branches.

National branches have no geographical borders.

In addition, youth membership is available for people aged 12 to16 years. Serving members of the UK Armed Forces can either join as a regular member, or sign up as a special Military Member for free to receive regular news, offers, and information.

Days of Yore â&#x20AC;Ś Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget our websites: www.rcl244.com In The Perth Courier of January 19, 1900, Chief and www.hallofremembrance.ca. Facebook: Royal Constable Thomas R. Sharpe wrote: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dear Sir, Canadian Legion Branch 244.

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Bathurst Homesteads Limited, 736 Brooke Valley Road Part Lots 2 & 3, Concessions 4 & 5, Geographic Township of Bathurst TAKE NOTICE that Tay Valley Township has received a zoning by-law amendment application that was deemed to be complete on November 3rd, 2014.

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of Tay Valley Township will hold a public meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7th, 2015 in the Council Chambers located at 217 Harper Rd to consider the following item for proposed site-specific amendment to Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 02-121 on: • approximately 116 ha of land in three parcels situated in Part Lot 2, Concessions 4 and 5 in the geographic Township of Bathurst. The purpose of this amendment is to amend the property’s zoning designation of Rural-Exception 2 (RU-2). The effect of the amendment would be to permit the designation of six new building sites in a rural co-operative.

ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the above item(s). In the event that you are unable to attend the meeting but wish to submit written comments, please ensure that your comments are delivered to the Clerk’s office prior to the day of the meeting.

IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to Tay Valley Township before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council for Tay Valley Township to the Ontario Municipal Board; and, may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so.

THE SUBJECT LANDS are not the subject of any other applications under the Planning Act. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION including a copy of this notice is available through the Planning Department during regular business hours from Monday to Friday tel: (800) 810-0161 or (613) 267-5353.

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Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Treasurer will be a key member of the management team and will be responsible for the overall financial management of the Township including financial planning and forecasting, budgeting, asset management, property taxes and optimization of other revenues. The successful candidate will manage the Finance Department and provide financial leadership and advice to Council and staff to ensure the long term financial sustainability of the Township. The Treasurer will provide financial analysis of programs, projects and proposed initiatives; deliver timely and reliable financial information and oversee the financial management systems to support strategic financial decisions.

The Township is seeking a motivated and results oriented individual to join our team with solid knowledge of municipal legislation and financial practices, provincial/ federal funding programs, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

The ideal candidate will have acquired related post-secondary education, have a professional accounting designation (CA, CMA, or CGA) and have a minimum of 5 years suitable management experience preferably in a municipal setting.

The full position mandate is available on the Township website at www.tayvalleytwp.ca. The salary range is $73,000 to $81,000 (for a 35 hour work week) and a competitive benefit package makes this an attractive full-time permanent position for the right candidate.

Please submit a cover letter and resume no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 30, 2015 in confidence to: Tay Valley Township Larry Donaldson, Chief Administrative Officer 217 Harper Road, Perth, ON, K7H 3C6 or e-mail: cao@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.

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NOTICE SALE OF SURPLUS MUNICIPAL LAND TAKE NOTICE, that the Council of the Corporation of Tay Valley Township, pursuant to Section 270 (1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, and Tay Valley Township By-Law #2012-036, intends to sell the following vacant lands that have been declared surplus to the Township’s needs.

DESCRIPTION OF LAND Bathurst Ward – The property is legally described as Concession 5, Part Lot 5, RP27R1994, Parts 1 to 3 Concession 6, Partt Lot 5. Roll #0911-916-020-01301, located on Old Brooke Road and is approximately 0.7 acres, shown on the map below.

PRICE $15,000

DESCRIPTION OF LAND Sherbrooke Ward – The property is legally described as Concession 6, Lot 13, Plan 21, Lot 37 Roll #0911-914-010-01537, located on Red Pine Lane in the Maberly Pines Subdivision, and is approximately 1.63 acres, shown on the map below.

PRICE $12,000

For further information contact: Dated this 5th day of March, 2015 Tay Valley Township Larry Donaldson, Chief Administrative Officer T: 613-267-5353 ext. 123 217 Harper Road E: cao@tayvalleytwp.ca Perth, Ontario K7H 3C6 www.tayvalleytwp.ca

HALF-LOAD RESTRICTIONS Tay Valley’s Public Works Department would like to advise all residents that reduced load restrictions (five (5) tonnes per axle) will be in force on all township roads effective Monday, March 16th, 2015 to approximately mid-May.

Council Meeting Schedule

*All meetings are held at the Council Chambers at 217 Harper Rd. unless otherwise noted

March 24th, 2015 – 7:00 p.m.

Council April 7th, 2015 – 6:30 p.m.

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Radio broadcaster visits historical society for March 19 meeting For the March 19, meeting, the Perth and District Historical Society will present Brian Perkin to take us down the local radio broadcasting road and to talk about the role that he has played over the years.

For his talk, Perkin will share some stories and history of the local radio scene. He will include some of the development of the original CJET-AM and CKUE-FM stations in Smiths Falls where he worked for 14 years. Perkin will also relate the efforts he and partner Norm Wright made to bring a local station intended to serve the smaller communities of eastern Ontario. In his presentation, he will detail the approval process, which took three years, and the subsequent launch and operations of the local CHLK – Lake 88.1.

“Lake 88” as it is branded, officially signed on air on August 10, 2007.

Brian Perkin is originally from Oshawa, Ontario.

He is a graduate of Ryerson University in Toronto in Radio & Television Arts, and has primarily worked in broadcasting since 1972 at stations in Ajax, Guelph, Ottawa, Smiths Falls (serving as Program Director and Operations Manager) and now Perth. In 1999, Perkin took a brief hiatus from radio to teach media broadcasting at Algonquin College in Ottawa, and the following year earned his Bachelor of Education in Communications Technology from Queen’s University in Kingston.

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Wright retired in 2014, Brian Perkin and his wife Jennifer acquired full ownership of the station. He continues to oversee this growing operation that serves listeners in the Perth, Smiths Falls and Carleton Place region and the surrounding area.

Outside of radio, Perkin’s resume includes teaching high school in Sharbot Lake and Perth, and working as Communications Officer for the Catholic School Board of Eastern Ontario. In the community, he coached his three sons with local minor hockey as well as soccer. Other activities include serving with the Perth Festival of the Maples board and the Perth Performing Arts Committee, and acting as master of ceremonies at numerous community and charity events.

The society is dedicated to learning about and popularizing our history. It is a forum for discussion and celebration of our area’s 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, at 26 Beckwith St. E. in Perth. A donation to the society will be appreciated. For information, contact Ellen Dean at 613-264-8362. Our website at www.perthhs.org has information about us and items of interest related to Perth and area.

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Striking the right balance, Maganth Ram Mogandas, chef at East Meets West in Perth, struck a great balance for Soupfest patrons March 7 with his fusion curry soup. The seventh annual Soupfest was held inside the North Grenville Municipal Complex. The annual event is hosted by TLC Ministries and featured 17 restaurants from the area.

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The winner of the Friends of the Tay Watershed Quilt Lottery, Leanne Merriman of Smiths Falls, is presented with the quilt by association President, David Taylor. Lottery proceeds from the quilt, which was donated by Lanark County Quilters Guild, will provide a viewpoint bench at a location on the Tay River to be announced this spring. For details, see www.tayriver.org

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Blue Wings owner, McLean proposes VIP, members-only club Desmond Devoy

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The Perth Jr. B Blue Wings want their season ticket holders to be able to kick back with a brew before a home game – and help kids play junior hockey at the same time.

Blue Wings owner Michael McLean approached Perth town council’s committee-ofthe-whole meeting on March 3, about turning the club’s old dressing room into a VIP club of sorts, open to adult season ticket holders only.

An as-yet-unnamed service club has been selected to bring in accredited and trained servers, who would also supply the alcohol to be sold. The money would go to “boys and girls minor hockey, which needs a lot of support,” both in Perth and Lanark.

“It’s a bar, not a restaurant,”

said McLean, and would only be open for Blue Wings home games, and not for any other events at the arena. “We are not getting into the bar business.”

Construction would likely take place over the summer months, at a cost of about $50,000 to $75,000, which would be mostly raised through sponsorships.

“It will be all private money,” said McLean.

Guests would be allowed in to the club, but would have to be signed in by a current season ticket-holder. Most evening home games start at 7:30 p.m., but the bar could be open as early as 6 p.m. on game night.

It was the team’s intention, with the money raised from this club, that two local children could be sponsored to play in minor hockey through equipment sponsorship. Secondly, he would like the team to be able to use the

club’s proceeds to pay for weekly ice rental at the Perth arena, so that kids aged seven to 13 could play hockey for free on, say, a Monday evening. While there would be adult supervision and some skills training, he envisions that “we just throw a puck out there, and they just play.”

One of the obstacles to such a club, however, would be the Town of Perth’s alcohol regulations, which ban the serving of alcohol at the arena.

“That’s one of the challenges we’re facing,” said McLean.

Shellee Evans, the director of community services for the town, agreed that the club could only open for the 2015-16 season if the town were to “amend (the) alcohol management policy to allow for alcohol at that facility,” said Evans. The town’s solicitors would also have to look at the rental agreement as well.

“I think it is a good idea,” said money, period.

Deputy Mayor John Gemmell, “Every cent is going into the just before the motion was carried community,” Turner said. “I don’t unanimously. see me benefitting from this.”

He added that the vote was Turner’s dilemma unanimous, and so his vote would The discussion put Coun. Riq not have swayed matters one way Turner in an odd space, as he or another. is also employed as a master of ceremonies who gets the crowd Good numbers going during Blue Wings home McLean pointed out that while games, but he stressed that the Blue Wings did not make the his vote in favour of allowing playoffs again this year, they still the club was not a conflict of have the best fans in the league, interest. as evidenced by the number of “I’ve discussed it with other people attending home games. folks here,” said Turner at the While some road games see only end of the meeting. He noted 40 or so souls in the seats, home that he does not stand to benefit, games now average between 410 financially or otherwise, from and 690 per game. this new club, and “the Blue “That is completely unheard Wings are not making any money of, in this day-and-age,” said on this venture,” or, making any McLean.

While they appreciate the community support, McLean makes sure that the team gives just as much back.

“We put our kids to work,” he said, helping out at a variety of community events, like taking shifts during the Salvation Army’s Christmastime Kettle Campaign.

The team has also raised tens of thousands of dollars for Brett Nugent, a Shawville Pontiacs player who was severely injured during a game in Perth.

McLean reminded council that this is the team’s 80th anniversary and, as such, they are planning a Blue Wings hall of fame at the arena, featuring photos of 60 of the 80 teams that have taken to the ice. The remaining 20 team photos, however, appear to have been misplaced.

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U14 racers turn up the heat in inaugural Bill Hodgins Classic Calabogie Ski Racing Club hosted the annual U14 Speed Camp Feb. 18 to 20, followed by a weekend of racing in the inaugural Bill Hodgins Classic.

Bill Hodgins was the founder of Calabogie Peaks, having discovered the hill when his brother almost crashed his jet plane into it!

These ďŹ ve days of racing consisted of three days of speed training in Super G, which is a race characterized by long sweeping turns, allowing these 12- and 13-year-old racers to attain speeds of up to 90 km an hour.

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Kate Keuninckx (Perth) had two clean runs for the number 33 spot.

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The Upper Canada Cup is returning to Perth – where it appears to be getting quite comfortable, as this is the cup’s third trip there in three years.

The Perth and District Collegiate Institute (PDCI) Blue Devils’ senior girls volleyball team won the cup this past Friday, March 6, after a Perth-wide power outage cancelled the volleyball tournament the previous Wednesday.

“We’re very proud of these girls, they’ve worked very hard,” said coach Leanne Watt. The team played more than 100 games this season, an undefeated season in the county.

“This (win) capped off a great season,” said Watt, after her team saw off their competitors, the Seaway Spartans from Seaway District High School in Iroquois. “They just hit so well and serve so well.”

The season started on Nov. 1, and by mid-December she had started to notice that “they gel together so well…

About two weeks into December, I saw how well they played together.”

But it was not just the young women on the court making it happen.

“We couldn’t do it without the families,” said Watt.

She chalked their big win up to “their commitment to improving every day…you can see it in how they carry themselves. It’s all business. They came to compete. They know how to win.”

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The Blue Devils triumphed through strong serving from Mikaela Congreves, Abigail Brandon and Alex Roberts, as well as dominating hitting by Kenzie Erwin.

“Perth is an extremely strong team and they executed well all day,” conceded Seaway Coach Lindsay Waddell. “They received strong serving from several of their players and made very few mistakes.”

The Upper Canada Cup Senior Girls Volleyball Championship is part of the Upper Canada Sports Desmond Devoy/METROLAND League. The league was established to give students The PDCI Blue Devils won the 2015 Upper Canada Cup Senior Girls Volleyball Championship on Friday.

Pictured front row, within the Upper Canada District School Board addileft to right, are: Abby Hughes, Frieda Hodgins, Lindsay Bell, Kenzie Erwin and Mikaela Congreves. Pictured back row, left tional athletic opportunities. to right, are: Leanne Watt, coach; Sarah Teflissi; Korry Brankin; Mekalah Leach-Rathwell; Abigail Brandon; Alex Roberts; and Kelly Paul, coach.

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Experience the Rideau Trail with passionate hiker at March 21 chat Calling all hikers, “wanna-be” hikers and nature lovers. Come out and meet the Central Club of the Rideau Trail Association (RTA) at an open house on Saturday, March 21, 2 to 4 p.m. at McMartin House, 125 Gore St., Perth.

Jack Tannett, the “ Passionate Hiker”, will take us on a photo journey of the entire Rideau Trail which he hiked solo in 2014.

For as long as he can remember, Tannett has loved being in the outdoors. He was born and raised in the heart of the Pennine Hills, Northern England, and spent several years as a young engineer living and working in Scotland. He recalls spending every spare moment exploring the Scottish hills and the Western Isles.

Moving to Canada in 1981, Tannett settled in Calgary and started a three decade-long love affair with the Canadian Rockies (and with his wife Loree). In the five years prior to moving to Perth, Submitted photo he racked up some impressive statistics on the Jack Tannett is shown hiking the Rideau Trail. Get a pictorial view on March 21, at McMar- trails of the Rockies: 4883 km distance travelled; 381,000 feet elevation gain (or roughly 13 Mt. tin House as he will show photos of his solo trail hike.

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Monday, the Perth and District Collegiate Institute Grade 7/8 boys basketball team won the Lanark County championship.

They defeated Carleton Place by a final score of 43-31.

The team will now advance to the Upper Canada School board championship later this month.

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Upon retiring to Perth last June, Tannett has become an enthusiastic member of the RTA Central Club. He completed his Rideau Trail end-to-end hike over a four month period, in nineteen legs, reaching the Ottawa Locks in early November. Jack will share his passion for Eastern Ontario’s premier long-distance trail through his beautiful photos taken all along the Trail. We will plan for his presentation to begin around 2:30 p.m. so come early, meet some of the executive and hike leaders, learn about our organization and upcoming activities and enjoy the show. There is no admission charge and refreshments will be served.

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