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As part of their mutual aid mandate, fire trucks were called into action from Lanark Highlands, Smiths Falls, Montague, Beckwith and Mississippi Mills. They had backup from Merrickville, Rideau Lakes, and Central Frontenac, along with public works, OPP, paramedics and many members of the public in volunteer positions with food and water. And for the first time, through the paramedic services partners in Renfrew, fire crews were able to access the Renfrew County Paramedic Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) drone.

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This year Community Home Support Lanark County, in partnership with Smiths Falls Community Hospital Foundation and The Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation, will host this event at the Crystal Palace in Perth. They will be joined by the everenthusiastic and significant fundraising partner, Bayshore Home Health of Smiths Falls. This dynamic team is looking for your help and support to raise funds for this year’s event.

The Hospice Palliative Care Services of Community Home Support Lanark County support people living with a life-limiting illness and those at end-of-life. The care extends to family members and friends, helping them to care for their loved ones and to care for themselves. Hospice volunteers are an integral part of the circle of care enabling clients to live at home with their illnesses while they move in and out of hospital for pain and symptom management.

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Funds raised at the hike also support both sites of the hospital in providing quality palliative care services to help make end of life care the best it can be.

Seniors make up Canada’s fastest growing age group. By 2036 seniors are expected to make up 25 per cent of the overall population. That’s about 3.3 million persons over the age of 80.

Currently, more than 252,000 Canadians of all ages die every year; 90 per cent of them could have benefited from Hospice Palliative Care. However, only 16 to 30 per cent of them had access to or received end-of-life care services. Even fewer people are offered grief and bereavement support.

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Luminary celebration in Smiths Falls kicks off Relay for Life events April 26 Canadian season in Smiths Cancer Society Falls. This year’s is holding a celRelay For Life, ebration of life hosted by the event during DafCanadian Cancer fodil Month. On Society, is takWednesday, April ing place June 10 26, you are infrom 5 to 11 p.m. vited to attend a at the Smiths luminary celebraFalls District File photo Collegiate Instition of life event, taking place at A luminary celebration of life event will kick off the tute.

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For more inKinsmen Park in formation about Smiths Falls beside town hall (77 Beckwith St. the luminary celebration of life event, please N.). visit relayforlife.ca/luminary or visit relayforlife.

“This is a new event we are very excited to ca/smithsfalls or contact Anita Carley at the Cashare with everyone. We will be lighting lumi- nadian Cancer Society’s FLA & The Waterways naries in honour of those we've lost to cancer, community office at 1-866-877-0309, or email as well as those who are living with cancer,” says acarley@ontario.cancer.ca.

Anita Carley, community fundraising specialist, About the society Canadian Cancer Society. “A luminary is more The Canadian Cancer Society is a national than a candle; it is the symbol of a life and a community-based organization dedicated to tribute to a loved one whose cancer journey preventing cancer, saving lives and supporting changed everything for you. On April 26, we people living with cancer through research fundwill gather as a community to remember those ing, services and advocacy. We are Canada’s we have lost and honour those who are fighting largest charity fighting all types of cancer and cancer. We invite everyone to join us.” There is leading authority on cancer statistics and inforno fee to participate and luminaries are available mation. by donation.

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Commentary How about those Canadians, eh?

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ho’s laffing now? Age-old Toronto Maple Leafs fans know the mockery that being such a diehard blue and white fan can entail.

“You’re a fan of the Maple Laffs?”

The Leafs are currently leading their series over the Washington Capitals, two games to one. All three games in this series have gone into overtime.

The Leafs have a new face in the crowd, and many are following suit, posting his painted up face to their own social media pages as a profile picture.

The now famous “Dartman” or the “Dart Guy”, otherwise known as Jason Maskalow, has ignited the Internet. If you haven’t seen this guy, he’s a dyed-blue bearded man with a painted blue and white face, grasping a nonlit cigarette in his mouth. He has quickly become a good luck charm for the Leafs.

Who can argue with back-to-back OT wins?

We have a lot to celebrate during this National Hockey League playoff season, including four other Canadian teams that have

made the post-season action.

Last year, there was nary a Canadian team to be found in the mix – 16 playoff teams, all U.S. based.

This year, we have a plethora of north-ofthe-border teams with a real chance at bringing the Stanley Cup to the Great White North.

It hasn’t been won in Canada since the Montreal Canadiens captured this Holy Grail in 1993, defeating Wayne Gretzky and the Los Angeles Kings in the final when the Habs still called the Forum home.

Like the Leafs, the Montreal Canadiens are leading the New York Rangers two games to one, so too the Ottawa Senators over the Boston Bruins, and Edmonton Oilers over the San Jose Sharks.

The Calgary Flames are on the brink of elimination as they trail the Anaheim Ducks, three games to none – but never say die.

They’re not out yet.

So let’s sit back, and enjoy the rites of spring with a long playoff run right to the end for one of these Canadian teams.

G-oh Canada!

Mary was very careful about what went on her plate at mealtime

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he spring melt had caused the Bonnechere to overflow its banks and even the little creek that ran below the west hill was flooding its shores. My three brothers checked the water levels every day, pitch forks at the ready.

The first sign of a mud pout, swimming close to the surface, meant our suppers would soon include the ugly fish, which would just about turn my stomach when I looked at them, either alive or on a platter in the middle of the table.

I always said a silent prayer of thanks when either mud pout or blood pudding was on the supper table. Thanks to that Mother, knowing how much I

hated both, let me have either dinner leftovers, or a couple hard-boiled eggs and toast.

And if my stomach was particularly squeamish, as it was prone to be, I was allowed to have my supper at the bake table, away from where my brother Emerson could contribute to my misery by smacking his lips with every bite, and putting his face as close to mine as he could without a reprimand from Mother.

Of course, I learned at a very early age that the secret to avoiding anything I didn’t like at a meal was to simply not put it on my plate in the first place.

Because the rule was hard and fast: anything you took on your plate had to be eaten! So I

made awfully sure everything I took, I was prepared to eat.

I also learned that there was no chance we would ever go hungry on the farm. We may have been as poor as church mice, but every meal was more than ample.

There was always racks of meat hanging in the smoke house, with more canned in jars in the cellar. And of course, every Sunday we had roast chicken, goose, or duck.

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Links of homemade sausages, smoked slabs of bacon, and head cheese (which became another one of my most hated foods after I saw how it was made), and the little barrel of pickled herring in the summer kitchen, always assured us of a hearty meal.

There were more sealers of jams, jellies, apple sauce and preserves, pickles, relishes, and vegetables on the shelf in the cellar than we would ever eat before Mother was ready to put down more batches when the next fall rolled around again.

At least twice a week Mother baked bread, and with our own homemade butter, we never had a meal without a plate of both sitting on the table. Al-

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though Mother’s protests did little good, Father never ended a meal without taking a piece of well-buttered bread and wiping his plate clean. We children were never allowed such behaviour, of course.

We would be well into summer before the sauerkraut barrel showed signs of being empty, and we never seemed to run out of potatoes, or vegetables buried in sand in the cellar.

Of course, there were things Mother couldn’t get away without buying. Sugar, flour, little cans of spices from the Rawleigh man, or lemons and raisins when she could spare a few pennies out of her "egg money."

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brothers. Mother said they ate like it was their last meal on earth.

But I was very careful what I piled on my plate because I was always conscious of Mother’s rule, “Eat everything you take, because if you don’t, you are taking it right out of the mouth of a starving Armenian.”

I had no idea who these starving Armenians were, but I was pretty sure they lived in Arnprior.

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RCL Automotive and Tire Discounter proudly presents, ‘‘SWING INTO SPRING”Tire Sale!

This is a ONE DAY tire sale on Saturday April 22, 2017 between 9am-1pm (Financing Available)

McHappy Day coming up May 3 This year marks the 24th McHappy Day in McDonald’s Canada since it started in 1977.

It is the company’s longest-running and best-known national fundraising event. On this day $1 from the sale of every Big Mac, Happy Meal and any size hot beverage will be donated to Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Canada, the Ronald McDonald Houses and hundreds of other local children’s charities.

At the heart of our community commitment is RMHC Canada, which is dedicated to giving sick children the one thing they need most: their families by supporting Ronald McDonald Houses and Ronald McDonald Family Rooms across the country. RMHC provides families of sick children with a home-away-from-home or a place of peace and calm within a hospital. All funds raised locally will go to support

the Ottawa Ronald McDonald House, and the two Ronald McDonald Family Rooms located at CHEO. It is a time-honoured McHappy Day tradition for civic and community leaders to join us in our restaurants to celebrate this special day with our customers. Consider supporting local charities this May 3 at McDonald’s locations in Smiths Falls, Perth, Kemptville and Carleton Place.

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Victim Services Lanark County celebrates Volunteer Appreciation Week What better way to celebrate your volunteers than with a barbecue and cake?

Victim Services Lanark County (VSLC) is hosting such an event Wednesday, April 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. It’s an opportunity for staff to show their appreciation to the volunteers in the organization who make it work.

“We couldn’t do it without them,” said Amber MacDonald, program manager.

“It’s right in the middle of Volunteer Appreciation Week, and we’re hosting this event to thank our volunteers and to hopefully recruit some new members to our team.”

VSLC is a community-based program working in partnership with police, emergency services, child protection (CAS), Victim Witness Assistance Program and Lanark County

Interval House. It’s a 24/7 agency that provides immediate, confidential short-term crisis intervention services, practical assistance, information, referrals and emotional support to persons affected by crime, tragedy and/or disaster.

Crisis assistance is provided by staff and volunteers who are carefully selected, screened and specially trained to work in their community, MacDonald noted. The agency is committed to treating individuals with courtesy, compassion, dignity and respect.

Being a volunteer is a rewarding experience.

Team leader, LJ Baker, said it’s a way for her to give back to her community. She’s been involved with Victim Services in Leeds Grenville since 2009, but moved to the Lanark County area a few years ago, and stepped

away from the program for a short time.

“It’s great to get back into the organization,” she said. “Staff are warm and inviting, and knowledgeable – there is always someone available for questions, and to point me in the right direction. It’s a full support team of

volunteers as well.”

As a team leader, Baker is the afterhours person who police or fire would page from a call for service. She would then gather her team of two and send them out on a mission to help victims of crisis events.

“It’s stressful at times, but so rewarding when you see the difference you can make in someone’s life, even if it’s just for a few moments,” Baker said.

Members of the Response Team are screened (including criminal record checks and reference checks) and professionally trained.

MacDonald said many volunteers come from the human services professions; others have been victims of crime themselves, are now fully healed and want to give back.

Availability requirements for volunteers include providing at least three

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shifts a month to help cover gaps as they appear.

All availability must be submitted to the program manager a full week in advance.

For each call, response team members are sent out based on availability and geographic location. All staff and volunteers always work in teams of two. You may be responding with another volunteer or a staff member depending on the call, time of day/night, availability or other such factors.

Volunteers may be called to the scene of a sudden death, domestic violence, a motor vehicle collision, a house fire or may be called to the hospital to support a victim of sexual assault, or violence. Where you go and what you do is as unique as the people involved.

To be considered for the response team program you must: See VOLUNTEER page 7

NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK Volunteer recognition

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A number of volunteers were recognized at the recent Appreciation Night and kickoff of the daffodil and residential campaigns held by the Perth and Area Community Office of the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) at St. Paul’s United Church in Perth on March 30. Among those honoured were long-time volunteers left to right: Dianne Moore who received a 40-year pin, as well as Monica Hart, Grace Armstrong and Sharon Dowdall who all received 30-year pins. Absent was Heather Bovington who was also the recipient of a 30-year pin. To the right, Derrick Dixon, Perth and Area Branch President, thanks Dianne Moore for being a volunteer with the local branch for 40 years.

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volunteers who have dedicated their time to support our clients and our community. You have helped shape us into the successful organization we are today.

We look forward to celebrating with you at the Beth Donovan Hospice Volunteer Appreciation Event

Canadian Federation of University Women Perth & District

Thank you

to all who support us Please mark your calendar CHRISTMAS HOUSE TOUR Dec. 2 & 3, 2017

Lanark County Interval House depends on our volunteers to help us support women & children across the county.

You take care of crucial tasks like driving clients, raising money to run the shelter, helping in the office, managing events and more! Thank you! We can’t do it without you.

Developmental Services of Leeds & Grenville And Volunteer: 257-3469 Distress Centre Lanark, Leeds & Grenville Crisis: 1-800-267-7946 Extends our sincere Thank You to all our Volunteers. www.lcih.org You make a difference to the people you support. www.lcih.org w . Vwow lu.n lctiehe.orr: g25. 7V-o3l4u6n9te.eCr:ri2si5s7: -13-486090-.2C6r7is-i7s9: 416-800-267-7946

The Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley Fire & Emergency Services wish to thank the Volunteer Firefighters & their Families For their outstanding dedication, by responding to 189 Emergency responses and dedicating 9,503 volunteer hours in 2016 to provide a safer community for everyone.

“Volunteers do not necessarily haVe the time; they just haVe the heart!”

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“If you think you are too small to be effective, you have never been in bed with a mosquito.”

Betty Reese

APRIL 23 - 29, 2017

Celebrating 45 years The Civitan Club of Almonte marked its 45th anniversary earlier this year with a special dinner and presentations. Left, charter member Peter Guthrie, president Mike Keffer, past president Ron Pettem and charter member Paul Cooney cut the cake. Missing is charter member Grant Chaplin.

To the right, 11 of the past Almonte Civitan Club presidents (and one potential president-tobe) gather for a photo during the dinner.

COMMUNITY HOME SUPPORT LANARK COUNTY

Thank you to our dedicated Board of Management, our vibrate Business Community and loyal Volunteers for their countless hours. You are amazing!

We cannot do what we do without YOU! Do you enjoy our downtown and want to get more involved?

Contact us:

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Van Horne Manor

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Thank You Volunteers!

We couldn’t do it without you

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WilloWdale retireMent residence “Would like to thank all of our dedicated volunteers for all their help and all that they do for our residents.”

A special thank-you to: RUTH CONNORS, BOB THOMPSON and DANUTA (DANI) CZAPLICKA

Volunteers are Priceless

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Thank you to all of our volunteers and Board members!

We want to take this opportunity to express our warmest gratitude.

Your hard work and dedication is the reason for our success.

Expressing a sincere THANK-YOU to our volunteers We couldn’t do it without you

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Serving Lanark, Leeds & Grenville Phone:For1-800-465-7646 I 613-257-3296 more information on volunteering please contact E-mail: volunteerism@cphcare.ca volunteerism@cphcare.ca I 613-342-3693 I www.cphcare.ca www.cphcare.ca

NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK A new beginning Carleton Place’s Shane Michaelis, far left, flanked by wife Laura and children Tamara, Zachary, Holly-Rose and Tamara, thanks Habitat Humanity Greater Ottawa for his family’s new home during the key ceremony March 23.

Looking on are Habitat for Humanity Carleton Place chapter volunteer Mike Lalonde and Carleton Place Mayor Louis Antonakos, far right.

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Thank you to all of our Adopt-A-Road Volunteers!

The Council of the County of Lanark and the County Public Works Department appreciates your efforts to keep our roadsides litter free.

ORGANIZATION

Through volunteer and sponsorship opportunities, our team strives to contribute to our beautiful community when and where we can.

To all our dedicated volunteers, thank you.

We appreciate your efforts so much.

Thank you!

To all of our Volunteers and Auxiliary Members, a heartfelt thank you from all the staff and patients at KDH. In recognition of your dedication and service, KDH requests the pleasure of your company at a luncheon to be held April 27th, 2017 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at Lock 17 Bistro, 646 River Road, Kemptville.

Lanark County Therapeutic Riding Program

Your response before April 21st, 2017 is appreciated: sredmond@kdh.on.ca or 613-258-6133 ext. 164

Many thanks to the wonderful volunteers who so generously give their time to the riders of the Lanark County Therapeutic Riding Program and to everyone in the community who supports the riding program.

Thank You for all that you give!

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PARTICIPANTS SINCE

Perth Rotary Club Smiths Falls Civitan Club Lanark & District Civitan Club Perth Civitan Club Barker Willson Barrister & Solicitors Loyal Orange Lodge 512 Montague 1st Glen Tay Pathfinders Carleton Place & District Civitan Pakenham District Civitan Almonte Civitan Eaton Electrical The Reusers Almonte Bicycle Club Rotary Club of Carleton Place & Mississippi Mills St. Paul’s Anglican Church Leatherworks Catering Asbury Free Methodist Church The Mills Community Support Corporation Kapristo Mountain Woodcraft The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter–day Saints Carleton Place Knights of Columbus Mississippi Mills Bike Month The Lalonde Family The Leathersmith Maximilians Restaurant OMYA Friends of the Andrewsville Bridge Top Shelf Distillers

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Are you concerned about litter and keeping the local road system clean and attractive?

If so, we invite you to Adopt-A-Road. For more information, contact the Public Works Department, at 613-267-1353.

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APRIL 23 - 29, 2017 Appetite for generosity The lobby of the North Grenville Municipal Centre in Kemptville was the spot for mini stick hockey on Saturday, March 25, during the IP Fun Day hockey tournament, which ran in conjunction with the Adam Harlow Fellowship Fund annual breakfast.

Left, Samantha Van Ness, left, and Karina Archambault are first year volunteers File photos

HILLTOP MANOR Merrickville 269-4707

“There is a place for you here”

Our home away from home is made even more special because of our many talented, faithful and caring volunteers.

You are deeply appreciated

The Township of Drummond / North Elmsley

Thank You Volunteers!

We all benefit from your thoughtful contributions to our vibrant community.

For info: 613-256-1077 or tmaclaren@mississippimills.ca

Perth Civitan Club We Appreciate Our Volunteers On behalf of our patients, physicians and staff, the Board of Directors of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital want to acknowledge the volunteers at our hospital who give so freely their time and talents.

Our volunteers will contribute over 20,000 hours of their time this year!

Thank You

Come see us for tickets at the Festival of Maples on April 29 Magical Dinner Show - MAGIC WITH AN EDGE - May 13 - 6pm to 9pm Small Home Business Sale, Yard Sale and BBQ – June 10 – 9am to 4pm CHEO Breakfast – June 11 – 8am to 1pm Perth Civitan Club Psychic Fair – June 17 – 9am to 5pm For more info for the above events go to our FB and Website Ø Wedding Parties and Receptions Ø Full Catering Service and Licensed Bar available Ø Decorating and Rentals of Linen, chair covers and glassware are available.

Ø Main Hall accommodates 270 Ø Seminar Room accommodates 50 Ø Garden area available for ceremonies or photos Handicap accessible “Looking for energetic volunteers” Call for bookings 613-267-6296 or Email: perthcivitan@gmail.com www.perthcivitan.org

The Ocean Wave Fire Company has served the Town of Carleton Place proudly since 1875. During National Volunteer Week we salute our volunteers for their dedication to duty and their service to the community. We also would like to recognize the sacrifices their families make. Without their support our service would not be possible.

Chief Les Reynolds D/C Dave Joy Capt. R. Jackson Bob Wilson Capt. A. Johns Brent Hurdis Mark Egan Brent Townend Chris Fisher Capt. Jason Jackson

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Capt. G McIntosh Capt. Mike Williams Marty McKittrick Matt Anderson Troy Hurdis Bill Katsoulis Bob Hewitt Scott Wilson Jesse Mask Brent Church

Cale Rowan Brad Hewitt Casey Gardiner Liam Robertson Dave Bouchard Dave Payne Adam Bigras Alex Palmer

NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK The Purse Event Just moments after the doors opened at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 2, the tables were packed with customers checking out the handbags during the annual Purse Event, sponsored by Tammy’s Nail Salon, in support of the Smiths Falls Library summer reading program, and Lanark County Big Brothers Big Sisters. The event raised some $7,000 for the two charities to be split evenly. To the right, volunteer Dorothy Quattrocchi adjusts some of the handbags on display and for sale.

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VOLUNTEERS

make Perth the special place that it is….

And we THANK YOU! Volunteer opportunities are available now for the 2017 PERTH KILT RUN

The Mayor and Council of the Town of Smiths Falls want to say thank you to our many dedicated volunteers.

Please email ndgaud@gmail.com or phone 613-390-9532 to express your interest

We are seeking nominations, volunteer recognition, for the annual Charles Gilhuly Award and Brooke & Brittany Henderson Award.

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APRIL 23 - 29, 2017 VOLUNTEER

From page 1

* Be at least 18 years of age and have a working cell phone and to demonstrate sound judgment and team work skills; * Have access to a reliable vehicle and a valid driver’s license and no record of a criminal offence and satisfy CPIC requirements; * Commit to one year of active service; and,

* Be ready and able to attend and successfully complete a comprehensive 40 hour training program.

Email amber@victimserviceslanark.ca, call 613-284-8380 or submit an application online at https://victimserviceslanark. ca/volunteer.php. Or just drop by the Volunteer Appreciation event on April 26, at VSLC from the Smiths Falls office, located at 91 Cornelia St., Suit 109.

Drummond/North Elmsley Tay Valley

Fire Rescue

BBD&E and South Sherbrooke Stations

Quality of Life in our Community is enhanced by its many Volunteers.

Thank You All! From the Mayor and Council

Habitat for Humanity Thousand Islands’ Brockville and Kemptville ReStores are extremely proud of

All Our Volunteers It would not be possible for us to have built 13 homes without them.

Our Volunteers donate their time and talents at both ReStores to make sure families in Leeds & Grenville have a safe, decent and affordable place to live.

Habitat Thousand Island Board of Directors and staff at both ReStores wish to Thank all of you for donating your time.

THANK YOU

From all our staff and residents at Carleton Place Terrace a heartfelt thank you to all our volunteers.

Each laugh, smile, and shared moment contributes to the warmth of our community.

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Food For Thought Student Nutrition Program

VOLUNTEERS are Extraordinary People To help nourish our children and youth at school, more than 650 caring and dedicated individuals collectively give the precious gift of time - exceeding 16,500 hours annually.

Food For Thought remains truly grateful to those whom daily prepare and serve over 2,500 breakfast, lunch and snacks throughout the 37 schools located within the county of Lanark. Approximately, 6,000 students (some only once many every day) consume more than 450,000 meals and snacks every year. The benefits are immeasurable!

Thank You Volunteers!  Clients,  Client Advisory Committee &  Board of Directors

Nutrition Programs couldn’t happen without our amazing Volunteers who help to fuel young minds by giving kids the nourishment they need to maximize their learning potential and success in life. The only way to become smarter, happier, better, livelier and wiser is to help others – just like you do.

We say a big...

We appreciate your time & skills to help make our agency successful.

If you would like to volunteer with Food For Thought Please contact: bjergso@sympatico.ca 613.267.6833

Lanark Lodge would like to thank its Volunteers for making our Home a vibrant place to be.

We welcome New Volunteers to assist with our Tuck-shop, Meal time Assistance & Montessori Programs. Share your unique skills or learn new ones. If interested, please call 613-267-4225 x. 7507

Repairing Relationships & Building Stronger Communities with Restorative Practices

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NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK Fundraiser for a great cause

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We salute our volunteers “The Royal Canadian Legion is Canada’s largest Veteran support and community service organization. Our more than 300,000 members in over 1400 Branches across Canada make a difference in the lives of Veterans and their families, provide essential services within our communities, and remember the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our Country.”

613-267-4400 Perth-Upon-Tay, Branch 244

To all our VIP’s: Volunteer’s Inspiring Possibilities during NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK

Debbie, Dave, Shane and Lindsay, and Cory McNamee celebrated the life of Emily, their daughter and sister, on Saturday, March 25 at Farrell Hall in Perth. Emily died Dec. 17, 2015 from an epileptic seizure. She was just 25. Community supporters raised more than $11,000 for Emily’s Fund, which assists people with transportation to and from doctors’ appointments, support meetings, and other services. The fundraiser included a silent auction, held in the lower level of Farrell Hall (left).

Rita Moore, Emily’s grandmother. shows one of the bracelets for sale by the volunteers (right).

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W e celebrate all of the volunteers

who daily make our community a better place to live.

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Transportation Diners’ Club Telephone Checks Income Tax Assistance Home Maintenance Advocacy & Referrals

On behalf of our clients, Board of Directors and Staff we would like to thank all our 132 amazing Volunteers for being part of the strong “roots” of our organization and community; helping us grow strong and resilient!

To volunteer and become part of our Team please give us a call, stop by, or check out our website for more information.

We have offices across our service area.

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Experts challenge Lanark County’s plan to spray parsnip in ditches Pesticides sprayed by Lanark County to kill parsnip growing in ditches threaten groundwater and human health, while impacting essential insects that farmers depend upon to pollinate their crops. Public education is key to addressing risks from parsnip.

An experts forum “Pollinators, People and Pesticides” addressed an overflow crowd at Perth’s McMartin House, Thursday April 6, and took a big step forward in the most important approach to parsnip in ditches, public education to recognize and deal with parsnip safely.

“Sap Plus Sun can lead to serious chemical burns, but this combination is easily avoidable. Similar chemicals in other foods such as limes also react in the sun to produce this type of burn, called Margarita Sunburn,” said Meg Sears, PhD, an Ottawa-based environmental health researcher, who chairs the national organization Prevent Cancer Now. She noted that spraying ditches is futile when parsnip is in the field and that there is no evidence that herbicides will permanently eradicate this (wild) vegetable. There is no exit strategy for this war on weeds.”

Scientist Vicki Wojcik, PhD, is Research Director of Pollinator Partnership, the largest organization in the world dedicated to saving pollinators.

Wojcik explained that “Pollinators are disappearing as the abundant diverse flowering plants they rely upon are eliminated from agricultural lands, and that roadway ditches offer key habitat and food for these essential creatures. Bees are in severe decline,

but they are the best pollinators for food crops such as fruits and vegetables, including soy and canola. Pesticide residues taken back to the nest or colony may kill larvae.”

Meg Sears, PhD, is an Ottawabased environmental health researcher, and chairs the national organization Prevent Cancer Now. She noted that spraying ditches is futile when parsnip is in the field and that there is no evidence that herbicides will permanently eradicate this (wild) vegetable, and that “there is no exit strategy for this war on weeds.”

Clearview, the herbicide sprayed to control parsnip, contains two active ingredients with remarkable resemblance to human hormones acting as estrogen-mimickers, but the industrysupplied animal testing for Health Canada does not address these concerns and is limited to information about the active ingredients only, in this case from Dow Chemical. Clearview is mixed with other chemicals to improve spreading and penetration on plants, and the same happens on skin.

Extensive research has documented that pesticide formulations are even more toxic than the individual ingredients but the identities of these adjuvants are protected as trade secrets.

“Health Canada does not say that Clearview is safe. It assures us that each individual ingredient poses an acceptable risk when used according to directions.” Sears noted. “These directions include no spraying on steep slopes and keeping away from water.

That sounds a lot like a ditch to me.

One active ingredient is well known to

contaminate groundwater. With fractured bedrock at the surface, Lanark County wells are at high risk according to the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority.”

Dr. Sears pointed out that no testing for such pesticides in well water is provided in Lanark County and also that “resistance to pesticides can build over years so it is recommended to switch the types of chemicals. The County proposal to move to another mixture “Truvist” is ill-considered because the chemicals are in identical groups.”

At the meeting several organic farmers expressed their concern that organic crops have been destroyed and organic certification lost due to pesticide spray drift, resulting in lawsuits.

Spraying is supposed to happen only under “minimal wind speeds” but “minimal” is not defined, and it can be almost impossible to spray only target organisms, even with so-called “spot spraying”. Farmers discussed timing of mowing to catch parsnip as it flowers, before setting seed, to beat it back in fields.

Wojcik noted that while insecticides applied to crops during the blooming period kill bees directly, herbicides such as Round-up/Glyophosate and 2,4d are directly toxic to pollinators, and also destroy plants that pollinators depend upon. It is therefore important to encourage the growth of flowering plants such as wildflowers found on sunny roadsides and gardens.

Sears, who lives in a “land of poison ivy” near Ottawa regularly gets

poison ivy rash but never parsnip rash. This despite pulling out wheelbarrow loads. “Just pull them out, it’s easy when the roots shrink as the plant flowers but avoid exposing your skin to sunlight, wear long sleeves, and quickly wash off any sap.”

Meeting participants were encouraged to contact their municipal and county representatives about their concerns and to keep learning more about this troubling situation in which public education is key to minimize

the risk of being negatively affected by parsnip plants.

Several councillors have expressed their discomfort with spraying pesticides at ongoing meetings of Lanark County Council where angry protesters have filled the gallery in increasing numbers, but so far the plan is to continue spraying where wild parsnip has been identified.

Submitted by the Friends of Lanark County, friendsoflanarkcounty.wordpress.com/

Letter to the Editor

Benefits of spraying wild parsnip DEAR EDITOR:

I would like to respond to Ted Mosquin’s recent letter to the editor of this newspaper.

In terms of his opposition to spraying wild parsnip in Lanark County, I don’t believe Mr. Mosquin is looking at the bigger picture. Wild parsnip can cause severe skin reactions and even blindness in humans when exposed to the sap of this plant; those that have as a severe reaction to this invasive species may not even know it. Considering this, road and utility workers as well as first responders are at risk of severe burns from this weed species by simply doing their jobs.

As an ecologist I expect Mr. Mosquin understands that the largest threats to ecosystems is habitat loss

and invasive species. As wild parsnip is an invasive species, I fail to understand why anyone would want to allow it to spread. As outlined on the Ministry of Ontario Natural Resources and Forestry homepage, wild parsnip can form dense stands that outcompete native plants, reducing biodiversity. In addition, the agricultural impacts of this species reduces the quality of forage crops as well as chemical compounds in the plant are known to reduce weight gain and fertility in livestock that consume it. In addition, wild parsnip is not a significant nectar source for insects.

In terms of the Lanark County spray program for wild parsnip, liSee LETTER page 21

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If Mr. Mosquin or others opposed to spraying wild parsnip have an alternative that is practical in removing this invasive species as well as cost effective for the taxpayer, I suggest they bring it forward.

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1944 DRUMMOND CON 4C MLS# 1052893 - $333,900 3 BD, 2 BTH SPLIT LEVEL HOME Call Randy Cavanagh 613-464-1000

929 DRUMMOND CON 1 MLS# 1053204 - $499,900 3+2 BD, 4 BTH -2013 BUNGALOW Call Jennifer Glazier 613-812-8114

84 SHERBROOKE ST EAST PERTH MLS# 1052122 - $169,900 2 BD, 1 BTH BUNGALOW Call Randy Cavanagh 613-464-1000

144 POWELL STREET, FRANKTOWN MLS# 1053225 - $289,900 3 BD, 2 BTH SPLIT LEVEL HOME Call Jean Sharpe 613-464-0008

1878 FERGUSON FALLS RD MLS# 1043291 - $279,900 3 BD, 3 BTH 2 STOREY BRICK

520 LAKEVIEW DR, BLACK LAKE MLS# 1039841 - $439,900 2 BD, 1 BTH BUNGALOW DETACHED GARAGE, CABIN

MCNAMEE LN- NARROWS LOCK RD MLS# 1045684 - $274,900 – W/F MLS# 1045697 - $59,900 - 8.5 ACRES MLS# 1045689 - $59,900 - 11 ACRES

430 HWY 511 NEAR PERTH MLS# 1011217 - $399,900 4 BD, 2 BTH 2 STOREY

36 DRUMMOND ST W PERTH MLS# 1032918 - $539,000 4 BD, 4 BTH 2 STOREY 2 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE

CHALOA ACRES SOUTH 181 ROBERT RUN MLS# 1029901 - $293,000 DEEDED ACCESS JEBB’S CREEK

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116 MCVEIGH-MORRIS DRIVE MLS# 1049469 - $239,900 2 BD, 1 BTH W/F COTTAGE/MOB

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153 BATHURST LINE E ROAD PLAYFAIRVILLE MLS# 1052210 - $424,900 3 BD, 3 BTH BUNGALOW 23 ACRES

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88 BECKWITH ST E PERTH MLS# 1039355 - $199,900 RENO’D 1 BD, 1 BTH BUNGALOW

1037 A PALMERSTON CRESCENT MLS# 1048043 - $189,900 1 BD, 1 BTH CABIN

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THE MEADOWS OF PERTH 161 SHEPPARD AVE MLS# 983749 - $549,900 DAILY 11-1PM –SAT-SUN 11-3PM THE FOXSTONE-1,884 SQ.FT. 2 BD, 2 BTH BUNGALOW W/GAR

776 CHRISTIE LAKE ROAD MLS# 1022458 - $274,000 3 BD, 2 BTH BUNGALOW

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331 CAMERON AVE PIKE LAKE MLS# 1037214 - $425,000 3 BD, 2 BTH BUNGALOW LOADS OF SPACE FOR FAMILY OPEN HOUSE

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CHALOA ACRES SOUTH 112 ROBERT RUN MLS# 1045583 - $324,900 3 BD, 2 BTH BUNGALOW OPEN HOUSE

THE MEADOWS OF PERTH 106 SHEPPARD AVE MLS# 1020750 DAILY 11-1PM –SAT-SUN 11-3PM 2 BD, 2 BTH BUNGALOW $315,900 2 BD, 2 BTH BUNGALOW $299,900

32 OLD HWY 15 LOMBARDY MLS# 1047889 - $259,900 3 BD, 1 BTH SPLIT LEVEL

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85 DUFFERIN STREET PERTH MLS# 1033482 - $995,000 ZONED C2, PARKING HOUSE & STORAGE BUILDING OPEN HOUSE

413 UPPER PERTH ROAD NEAR FERGUSON FALLS SAT APR 22ND 11:00-12:00 NOON MLS# 1031666 - $374,999 4 BD, 3 BTH BUNGALOW ATT GARAGE, CABIN, POND Host: Jennifer Glazier 613-812-8114

BARRIE’S SIDE RD NEAR PERTH MLS# 986594 - $124,900 TILLABLE LAND & MIXED BUSH

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103 NORTH STREET UNIT 303 MLS# 1052378 - $239,900 2 BD, 2 BTH CONDO OVERLOOKING TAY RIVER OPEN HOUSE

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97 SHERBROOKE ST E PERTH MLS# 1048161 - $219,500 2 BD, 1 BTH BUNGALOW

2645 CONC 9B LANARK MLS# 1034597 - $489,900 3 BD, 3 BTH 2 STOREY 200 ACRES, SPRING FED POND OPEN HOUSE

127 BENNETT LAKE ROAD NEAR FALLBROOK

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Free tax clinics available There is still time to get your income tax done! Would you like help in filing your tax return? Lanark Community Programs, in partnership with the Canada Revenue Agency, are running the Free Community Volunteer Income Tax Program throughout Lanark County again this year.

Members of the community who have a modest income can have their income tax returns prepared and e-filed by one of our registered, trained and skilled volunteers.

Thirteen clinics are running until the end of April in Almonte, Carleton Place, Smiths Falls, Perth and Lanark.

Community members can drop in to one of the clinics listed below to have their taxes done while they wait, or if they prefer, they can drop off their income tax papers for a volunteer to complete at a drop off location, also listed below. Remember, proof of ID. • Almonte: Mills Community Support, 67 Industrial St. — April 21, 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Carleton Place: Community Support, 390 Flora St. — April 24 from 6 to 8 p.m.

• Carleton Place: Lanark Community Programs, 30 Bennett St. — April 20, 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Smiths Falls: The Salvation Army, 251 Brockville St. — April 24 from 9 a.m. to noon and April 19, 26 from 1 to 4 p.m.

• Smiths Falls: Community Health Centre, 2 Gould St. — April 18, 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Smiths Falls: OnTRAC, 52 Abbott St. — April 24 from 1 to 3 p.m.

• Perth: Perth and District Union Public Library, 30 Herriott St. — April 19, 26 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and April 29 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

• Perth: The Salvation Army, 95 Wilson St. — April 18, 25 from 1 to 4 p.m.

• Perth: The Table Community Food Centre, 190 Gore St. E — April

20, 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Lanark: Community Health Centre, 207 Robertson Dr. — April 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Drop-off sites Please keep in mind a form must be filled out when leaving income tax papers with staff.

• Almonte: Mills Community Support, 37 Industrial St. — March/April, Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Carleton Place: Lanark Community Programs, 30 Bennett St. — yearround, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

• Smiths Falls: OnTRAC, 52 Abbott St. — year-round, Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Perth: Perth and District Union Public Library, 30 Herriott St. — year-round, during regular hours.

• Lanark: Community Health Centre, 207 Robertson Dr. — year-round, Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Please call 613-257-7619 ext. 0, or 1-866-257-7618 ext. 0 if you need more information.

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183 Mile Point Road $539,000 Enjoy the peace and quiet of this private location 10 minutes to Perth and all its wonderful amenities.

This attractive custom home was built in 1994 on a spectacular3.7acre lot with 94 feet of frontage on Otty Lake and carefully and thoughtfully designed to maximize heating and cooling efficiency.

Large windows for tons of natural light, wood burning fireplace in the living room, woodstove on lower level. Two bedrooms on the main floor with lots of relaxing and guest space on the lower level – plus a wine cellar! www.183milepointroadperth.com

GLoriouS, GLoriouS privACy! $575,000 Awesome views and almost 22 acres with 85 feet down the hill on Dalhousie Lake. 4 bedrooms plus office - built by award winning local builder. Light filled, family room on lower walk out level with woodstove to keep you cozy.

2.5 baths. Renovated kitchen - rich cherry cabinets, island breakfast bar. Plus, barn with horse stalls equipped with water and hydro. Half hour to historic Perth and less than an hour to Kanata. www.theweeglen.com

Blues at the Farm fundraiser concert series starts April 28 Choose The Blues Productions in co-operation with The Winchelsea is pleased to announce a new monthly dinner and show fundraiser series, Blues at the Farm, at The Winchelsea (1567 County Road 31) in Winchester.

Blues at the Farm will start with three shows this spring — April 28, May 26 and June 23.

Lineup First up on April 28 is Ottawa’s Angelique Francis and family. Only 19, Angelique is considered one of the top emerging female Blues artists in the country — and what a voice.

She has already appeared at many major festivals including Ottawa Bluesfest, the Montreal Jazz Festival, the Toronto Unity Festival and the Tremblant International Blues Festival and was just chosen to perform during Juno Week in Ottawa this April. Angelique sings and plays upright bass, guitar and harmonica and is joined for this show by her dad Kiran on drums, younger sister Kharincia on saxophone and Dave Schrader on guitar. For more information, visit www.angeliquefrancis.net.

Proceeds from this event will go to the Abigail Hosick Cancer Fund.

Next is Toronto’s Jack de Keyzer Band on May 26, which will benefit the 1st North Dundas Brownie & Sparks Unit. Jeff Healey once called Jack de Keyzer "the finest blues guitarist in Canada" and he's an excellent singer, songwriter and bandleader as well. A two-time Juno Award and seven-time Maple Blues Award win-

ner Jack plays the blues in a unique, powerful style blending in elements of rock, funk, swing and jazz. He will be backed by his excellent veteran fourpiece band for this show. Visit www. jackdekeyzer.com.

Wrapping up the series on June 23 is Mike Goudreau & The Boppin’ Blues Band from Stanstead, Quebec.

If the true test of a great artist is that you recognize him within the first few bars of a song then Mike Goudreau is a great artist. He’s been playing the blues in both official languages for more than 23 years with a boppin’, swingin’ joie de vivre style and many of his original songs have been used in Hollywood films and TV series.

Mike will be backed by his five-piece band — including two horns — for this show.

Proceeds from this show will go to the Winchester District Memorial Hospital Foundation.

For more information, visit www. mikegoudreau.com.

Cost for each dinner and show is $65 per person (plus HST), and the events run from 7 to 11 p.m. Advance reservations are required. Call The Winchelsea on 613-808-9258.

Blues at the Farm is produced by Choose the Blues Productions in Kenmore (www.choosetheblues.ca), in cooperation with The Winchelsea (www. thewinchelsea.com).

For more information on the lineup, visit www.bluesatthefarm.ca.

Submitted by Choose the Blues Productions

Lee-Ann Legault

Open House Sunday April 23rd 2-4 pm

Sales Representative

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522 CLOTHIER STREET W, Kemptville, Ontario $349,900 2+1 Bed 3 Bath MLS#1048661

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250 LERA STREET, SMITHS FALLS YOU WILL “FALL IN LOVE” THE MOMENT YOU ARRIVE! Sought after Streetscape, Artistic landscaping & Verandah will welcome you HOME! Captivating 3 BDR, 3 BTH Design boasts; Sparkling Hdwds, Vaulted Solarium/2015, Stone FFP leads to private Decking, Open Concept LVG/DIN Fab “gourmet-sized” richly appointed KIT, handsome Quartz counters, Crown mouldings & Breakfast Bar, Decadent open house nD SATURDAY APRIL 22 1-3 PM Master Suite, 10x10 Ft. Walk-in Closet, “WOW” Ensuite w/Soaker Tub & UNBELIEVABLE Walk-in Shower! Fully finished LL & Oversized Gar completes the picture. EXECUTIVE LIVING AT ITS BEST! MLS# 1028364

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10 1401 Township, Westport ON $299,000

Million dollar view across the Upper Rideau. Clean water in front of the cottage. Deep water for diving off the dock. Nice deck, Gazebo near water. New steel roof, new siding and windows. Newly done in pine paneling.

What a beautiful summer home.

15 minutes to Perth and 10 minutes to Westport. MLS#1052499

196 GoLf CLuB rD. MLs: 1044170 $225,900

IF YOU HAVE BEEN SEARCHING FOR A “SMART HOME” & ARE “TECH SAVVY”, YOU WILL FALL IN LOVE WITH THIS IRRESISTIBLE CUSTOM HOME THAT IS AS DRAMATIC AS IT IS INNOVATIVE! Nestled on a very private woodland setting, w/expansive Deck, salt water pool & S large pergola.A sophisticated look will reflect who you are while an exciting colour palette thruout creates a distinctive ambiance.The mastery of colour, defining architecture and uncompromising quality, combine to create a home you will be proud to show your friends.This retro home is “Oh, so photogenic” and tastefully decorated thruout. You will be impressed by the amazing systems integrated thruout both levels. Designed to be energy efficient with a thick 8” heated concrete slab which provides consistent, even heat, while light switches, etc. can be controlled thru a open house computer interface + entire house wired with audio/intercom system! You will love the oversized SUnDAY APRIL 23RD 1-3 PM Reception area w/convenient Powder Rm, MudRm, Hrd & Lam Flrs, outstanding Corian Kit w/ Island + Breakfast Bar area overlooking stunning sunlit FamRm/Dnr & sought after glass enhanced Solarium. A full library wall accentuates the custom staircase inviting you to 4 Bdr’s, 2 Bth’s, Reading Nook & huge Attic for storage or playtime for the kids!! MLS# 1048224

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126 Mile Point Rd, Perth ON $410,000

This is a beautiful home. Large lot very private, Well treed veranda around the house provides shade to keep house cool in the hottest sun. Very large master with large ensuite. Whirlpool tub and walk-in closet. Two large bedrooms upstairs. Very large family bath. Main floor family room with open concept kitchen. Laundry on main floor. Large garage with access to basement. MLS#1052478

79 Henry st. easton’s Corners MLs: 1036466 $139,500

601 townLine rD. MLs: 1012957 $227,500

316 County Rd. 8, Toledo $175,000 What a great starter home or a spot to get away from city life, large lot great gardening, room for a shop or garage, steel roof, large porch.

328 KeLLy JorDan rD. Hwy. 15 nortH MLs: 1032863 $259,900

316 County rD. 16 Jasper MLs: 1047737 $207,900

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Workers' Day of Mourning services to be held on April 28

BY HARRISON FIELD

harrison.field@metroland.com

TASTY

Two services will be held on April 28 for the National Day of Mourning to remember workers who have been killed, injured, or suffered illness, while on the job.

The first service will be located in Perth beside 106 Wilson St. W.. Perth the Crystal Palace at 12:30 p.m., and the other will foodsmiths.com be held at the Smiths Falls Memorial Park, near 613•267•5409 the cenotaph, at 7 p.m. foodsmiths.com “The Day of Mourning is to make a reminder that you have to be careful doing your job,” said Danny Whitmore, the president of the Lanark District Labour Council (LDLC), which takes care of the events in Lanark County. “I’m honoured to be able to help in the National Day of Mourning."

The Perth service had about 20 people in attendance last year, while Smiths Falls had about 85.

In Smiths Falls, Mayor Shawn Pankow will give a speech, followed by Donald Lafleur, the executive vice-president of the Canadian Labour Congress.

EastEr HigH tEa saturday, april 15 “It is important to recognize this day mainly MotHErs Day tEa sunday, May 14 because thousands of workers die every year in call for reservations Canada at work or from work-related disease, not to mention the thousands that are injured,” wrote 40 Gore Street, Perth Lafleur in an email exchange.

613-267-2152 Like Us On Lafleur has been a union activist for nearly 40 years, starting with the Letter Carriers’ Union of Canada and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, at the age of 19.

Sam The Day of Mourning will be a rain or shine event, with parking beside the monument in Perth Lima and at the Rideau Canal Museum in Smiths Falls.

Denture Last year, Joe Drummond’s name was added to the monument in Smiths Falls. Drummond was Clinic killed in a workplace accident in 2012. He was 30 years old.

WALK INS The Canadian Labour Congress recognized WELCOME! April 28 as the Day of Mourning in 1984, but it 3 Beckwith St East File photo was not until 1991 that it was recognized by the federal government.

Flowers are placed at the plaque of remembrance for workers killed while on the job during Perth, Ontario “Everybody is welcome to come to it,” said the Day of Mourning in 2016, in the Tay Basin area of Perth. This year’s ceremony will take place Whitmore.

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Fire Chief Greg Saunders of DNE-Tay Valley Fire Rescue remembers that day all too well on Wednesday, April 12, as the fire station was the recipient of “debt repayment” by CP Rail.

Scott Croome, a representative from CP Rail’s Toronto office, was in Perth for an official presentation to the department of a Ranger 4x4 equipped with a firebox, along with a cheque for $7,000.

Croome is CP Rail’s dangerous goods officer, who covers the province and responds to all CP Rail incidents involving chemicals or fire.

“The incurred costs for all the other stations is around $70,000,” Croome said.

“That has been all paid out.”

For DNE-Tay Valley, the side-by-side is a welcomed addition to the fleet. It has a $42,000 price tag.

“We’ve come to an agreement that this (side-by-side) would be of better use long term for the department than the cash,” said Saunders.

“It’s a deal we often try to work with departments across Canada, that where there is money owing we would like to try invest in their equipment,” Croome said.

“Sometimes it goes into general coffers, and the departments don’t get to see the money, but we try to present them with assets, like Rangers, and sometimes smaller File photo debts, they get equipment like air packs Charred grass along the CP Rail tracks was all that was left after fire and training.” ripped along Highway 43 last summer, scorching more than 20 km “There was some confusion if it was a grinding train, and we didn’t have one of of brush and trees.

those in the area at the time. It was a locomotive that was not performing correctly that was causing sparks,” Croome said, but added that he didn’t know the specifics, only that the malfunctioning locomotive was taken out of service.

“It would go in for repairs,” he said.

“Obviously the cost of the fire was far greater than the repairs.”

Saunders said they trained their staff internally on the operation of the ATV. “We want to make sure that everyone is aware of operation and safety,” Saunders said. “We’re very fortunate that most have their own units at home, so it’s very familiar to them.”

The fire department will use it for off-road access, to get to places where a fire truck couldn’t, Saunders said.

“Like down a railway track … or the back of a 100-acre farm, or if there’s a grass fire, or something like that.

“It can go off-road and has a 70-gallon water tank with a fire pump

so it’s just quicker access for places we can’t get to.”

It may be the only vehicle that could access particular types of fires, he added.

“It’s something that we have always hoped to have, but due to budget considerations, we just never got one.”

There were a couple of firefighters who suffered from heat stroke that day last summer, but no major injuries were suffered.

Gail Code and Fred Dobbie, the chair and vice chair of the fire department board, said the new side-by-side is a great addition to the firefighting fleet of vehicles.

“It’s a fabulous asset,” said Code.

“Our volunteer firefighters work really hard in the township. It was quite a day they had. This will help them a lot for different things.”

As of April 12, there is a fire ban currently in place, until further notice.

“The grass will be greener this year,” Saunders quipped.

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Tuesday, April 25th, 2017 Thursday, April 27th, 2017

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CELEBRATING CANADA’S 150TH JOCK RIVER PADDLE Saturday, May 13th, 2017 $20.00 per Paddler Receive a T-Shirt if registered before April 30th, 2017 Paddle will begin at 9th Line Beckwith and end at the Ashton Pub ~ 113 Old Mill Rd. Total of 6.5 km After the Paddle: 12:00 p.m. Children’s Puppet Show, Face Painting For more information, or to register for the event, please contact the Beckwith Township Office at 613-257-1539 or cmcgregor@tpw.beckwith.on.ca Registration forms and more information can be found on the Township website at www.twp.beckwith.on.ca under “Community”, under “Heritage”

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BECKWITH NIGHT AT THE RACES Thursday, April 27th, 2017 Come support the Beckwith Township at the Rideau Carleton Raceway!

Night Includes: Live Harness Racing and All-You-Can-Eat Buffet For reservations or information call: 613-822-2211 x255 Only $19.99 + tx Complimentary advertising available to all participating groups and business.

Rideau Carleton Entertainment Centre 4837 Albion Rd ~ WWW.RCR.NET ~ 613-822-2211 X255 Children are welcomed Thursdays from 5 – 10 PM and Sundays 11 AM – 3 PM and 5 - 10 PM. Family entrance is on the South side of the building.

All guests must be 19 years of age to enter SLOTS. Guests under 26 years old will be required to present a 2nd piece of ID. Township of Beckwith NOTICE Activation of Reduced Load Period In accordance with By-law # 92-05, please note that the Township of Beckwith will be enforcing Restricted Loading upon roadways within its jurisdiction effective: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27th, 2017 Restricted loading 5 Tonnes per axle.

Dave Ennis, Public Works Superintendent Township of Beckwith 613-257-1810

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Campers will swim twice a day and participate in both indoor and outdoor activities in a safe and nurturing environment.

Open to campers ages 4-12.  Drop off: 8:30am.  Pick up: 4:30pm.  Early drop off (8:00am) and late pick up (until 5:00pm) available for $5.00 per 30 minutes.  Participants must bring their own lunch and snacks.  For more information please email pos@perth.ca or call us at 613-267-5302.

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Municipal Connection HYDRANT FLUSHING APRIL 24TH – 28TH Commencing the week of April 24th to 28th, 2017, the Town of Perth will conduct spring fire hydrant flushing. Fluctuations in water colour and pressure may result but will only be temporary. Running your water for a few minutes until it runs clear will eliminate the problem.

Please direct your inquiries at any time to 613-267-1072.

INTERIM TAX BILLS DUE APRIL 28TH: The Interim Tax Bills were mailed out during the latter part of January. The first instalment date was February 28th; the final instalment date is coming up April 28th, 2017. If you have not received your interim bill by now, or if there have been changes to your billing information, such as an address change, please contact the Tax Department at Town Hall by calling 613-267-3311 Ext. 2230, or email taxcollector@perth.ca.

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF PERTH NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING A PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW UPDATE AMENDMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 34 OF THE PLANNING ACT, R.S.O. 1990. C.P.13 TAKE NOTICE that, in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, the Planning Advisory Committee of the Corporation of the Town of Perth will hold a Public Meeting on Monday, May 15th, 2017 at 5:30 p.m., at Council Chambers, Town Hall, 80 Gore Street East, Perth Ontario, to consider an extensive update amendment to Comprehensive Zoning By-law 3358, which is being processed under application File # D14-ZU PLEASE NOTE that there have been two public open houses held by the Town on Wednesday, March 15th, 2017 and March 22nd, 2017 to present the changes intended by the proposed amendment.

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

THE EFFECT of the proposed update amendment is to make numerous revisions to the entire Zoning By-law, including, 206 definition changes with deletions, new definitions and modification of existing definitions, revision of roughly 93 general provisions; about 78 changes to specific zone provisions and requirements and consolidation of past amendments. The effect of the amendment also includes 57 corrections and changes intended under the proposed amendment to the existing Schedule ‘A’ which displays the zoning applicable to individual properties within the Town.

THE KEY MAP is not included as the amendment has some effect on most properties in the Town ANY PERSON may attend the Public Meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed amendment. If you wish to be notified after a decision regarding the zoning amendment has been made, you must make a written request to the Corporation of the Town of Perth. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Town of Perth before the proposed Zoning By-law amendment is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Town of Perth to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB). If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Town of Perth before the proposed Zoning By-law amendment is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the OMB unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so.

AFTER A DECISION has been made by Council, persons wishing to formally register an objection must, regardless of any previous submissions, file with the Clerk a Notice of Appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board setting out the objection and the reasons in support of the objection and accompanied by the Board’s fee.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION including a draft consolidation of the Zoning By-law and updated Schedule ‘A’ is available on Town’s website. The Paper version of the document is over 200 pages and will be available for examination at the Town Hall during regular business hours. For more information about this matter, including information about preserving your appeal rights, contact the Town’s Planning Office at 613-267-3311 ex. 2252 or the Director of Development at the email address below.

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF PERTH NOTICE of Complete Application and Public Meeting CONCERNING A PROPOSED TEMPORARY USE ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 34 OF THE PLANNING ACT, R.S.O. 1990. C.P.13 TAKE NOTICE that, in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, this notice is to advise that sufficient information has been presented to deem the application being processed under File# D14-AC-03/17-TU as complete.

A PUBLIC MEETING will be held by the Planning Advisory Committee of the Corporation of the Town of Perth on Monday, May 15th, 2017 at 5:00 p.m., at the Council Chambers, Town Hall, 80 Gore St. E., Perth Ontario, to consider an amendment to Comprehensive Zoning By-law 3358, which is proposed under the above noted application.

THE PURPOSE of the application is to renew the Zoning By-law amendment authorizing a Temporary Use Five (Tu-5) Zone to be applied to land located on the south westerly corner of the South St and Gore St E intersection, comprising PT Lot 26 CON 10 geographic Township of North Elmsley and municipally known as 240 Gore St E, in the Town of Perth. The existing Temporary Use By-law will expire on April 30th, 2017.

THE EFFECT of the proposed amendment, if approved, would be to permit up to 3,721 m2 (0.9 acre) of the subject property to be used for a seasonal, mobile food vending site and farm produce stand site as a temporary use for a three-year period.

THE KEY MAP below indicates the location of the lands affected by the proposed zoning amendment in relation to other lands within the municipality.

ANY PERSON may attend the Public Meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed amendment. If you wish to be notified after a decision regarding the zoning amendment has been made, you must make a written request to the Corporation of the Town of Perth. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Town of Perth before the proposed Zoning By-law amendment is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Town of Perth to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB).

If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Town of Perth before the proposed Zoning By-law amendment is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the OMB unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so.

AFTER A DECISION has been made by Council, persons wishing to formally register an objection must, regardless of any previous submissions, file with the Clerk a Notice of Appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board setting out ■ Approximate location of the Lands subject to the proposed zoning change the objection and the reasons in support of the objection and accompanied by the Board’s fee.

Background materials may be examined between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays in the Planning Department at the Town Hall.

Please call Julianna Zhuo, Junior Planner at 613-267-3311 ext. 2252 in advance to ensure that Planning staff will be available to provide assistance.

Dated at the Town of Perth this 12th day of April, 2017.

KEY MAP Dated at the Town of Perth this 12th day of April, 2017 Lauren Walton, Clerk

Eric Cosens, Director of Development 80 Gore St. E Perth ON K7H 1H9 ecosens@perth.ca

Town of Perth, 80 Gore St. E. Perth ON K7H 1H9 Tel: (613) 267-3311 Fax: (613) 267-5635

Lauren Walton, Clerk 80 Gore St. E Perth ON K7H 1H9 lwalton@perth.ca

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Municipal Connection TOWN OF PERTH REQUEST FOR TENDER

The Perth and District Indoor Pool 3 Sunset Blvd, Perth ON K7H 1A0 1-613-267-5302 or pos@perth.ca

WILL BE HOSTING: BRONZE STAR, MEDALLION, and CROSS April 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th, 2017 Time: 5:00pm-9:00pm and 9:00am-6pm (weekend) Cost: Bronze Star $122.05 Bronze Medallion $184.25 • Bronze Cross $174.40 Includes course, books & exam fees

Contract ES-2017-05 REHABILITATION OF THE CRAIG STREET BRIDGE in the Town of Perth SEALED TENDERS clearly marked as to content will be received by the undersigned before 2:00 p.m., April 26, 2017 at the Town office.

THE WORK INCLUDES but is not limited to the following: • Remove and replace open steel bridge railing; • Install new approach slabs, patch-waterproof-pave the existing deck; • Misc. concrete removals and patching for sidewalks, fascia, substructure and extensively of bridge soffits.

PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS may be obtained from the following sources only: • Online at www.biddingo.com, or • In person at Town of Perth, Town Hall, 80 Gore St. E., Perth, ON Tenders will be reviewed as to the lowest price, qualifications, capabilities and experience of the contractor. The work is subject to approval by the Town of Perth.

Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Mr. Grant Machan, Director of Environmental Services Town of Perth 80 Gore Street East Perth, Ontario K7H 1H9 gmachan@perth.ca

Register on-line at www.perth.ca or in person at the Perth Pool.

HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT OPENS IN MAY: Perth residents can take their Household Hazardous Waste to the Carleton Place site (128 Patterson Crescent) beginning Saturday, May 20th from 8am to 12 noon. It will run as usual for 16 Saturdays and close on Saturday, September 2nd, 2017 at noon. Be sure to bring ID to show that you are a resident of Perth.

Directions to the depot: Traveling east from Perth on Highway 7, turn left at McNeely Avenue (the set of lights at the far end of Carleton Place).

• At the fifth set of lights, turn left on Patterson Crescent.

• The gates are just past the first set of houses on the right.

• If you reach the Curling Club, you’ve gone too far.

For more information on what items are accepted, please check out the Town of Perth website at http://www.perth.ca/en/live-and-play/Household-Hazardous-Waste.aspx.

WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR COURSE The Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Course prepares candidates to instruct the Red Cross Swim programs. Candidates focus on strategies to introduce and develop fitness activities, skills and water safety, and swimming skills in the Red Cross programs.

Please register by April 13th, 2017, to be able to pick up manuals for online component and peer teachings.

July 10th,11th, 2017 8:30am-4:30pm Classroom & Pool Session Component 1-613-267-5302 or pos@perth.ca Perth & District Indoor Pool

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF PERTH NOTICE of Complete Application and Public Meeting CONCERNING A PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 34 OF THE PLANNING ACT, R.S.O. 1990. C.P.13 TAKE NOTICE that, in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, this notice is to advise that sufficient information has been presented to deem the application being processed under File# D14-AC-03/17 as complete.

A PUBLIC MEETING will be held by the Planning Advisory Committee of the Corporation of the Town of Perth on Monday, May 15th, 2017 at 5:00 p.m., at the Council Chambers, Town Hall, 80 Gore St. E., Perth Ontario, to consider an amendment to Comprehensive Zoning By-law 3358, which is proposed under the above noted application.

THE PURPOSE of the application is to amend Zoning By-law 3358 to rezone the subject property from Residential Second Density (R2) Zone with Environmental Protection (EP) Zone to Residential Third Density (R3) Zone with Environmental Protection (EP) Zone, as it applies to land legally described as Part Lots 5 and 6 North of the Tay River on Plan 8828, and is municipally known as 20 Thom Street in Town of Perth.

THE EFFECT of the Residential Third Density (R3) Zone would be recognize the existing two-unit dwelling and establish full legal status for a basement apartment.

THE KEY MAP below indicates the location of the lands affected by the proposed zoning amendment in relation to other lands within the municipality.

ANY PERSON may attend the Public Meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed amendment. If you wish to be notified after a decision regarding the zoning amendment has been made, you must make a written request to the Corporation of the Town of Perth.

PLEASE NOTE that as per the section 34 (19.1) of the Planning Act R.S.O 1990 a by-law with sole effect of permitting a second dwelling unit in a single detached dwelling cannot be appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board.

Background materials may be examined between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays in the Planning Department at the Town Hall. Please call Julianna Zhuo, Junior Planner at 613-267-3311 ext. 2252 in advance to ensure that Planning staff will be available to provide assistance.

Dated at the Town of Perth this 12th day of April, 2017 Lauren Walton, Clerk Town of Perth, 80 Gore St. E. Perth ON K7H 1H9 Tel: (613) 267-3311 Fax: (613) 267-5635 location of the Lands ■ Approximate subject to the proposed zoning change

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Frightened by fraud? Fear not, with these fraudster-frustrating tips

BY Harrison Field

Harrison.Field@metroland.com

According to “old guys” like Brock Godfrey, lovely Russian women online are not impressed by your mature features, but by your wallet instead.

On Wednesday, April 5, the Probus Club of Perth had Godfrey speak to members and guests about fraud and ways to avoid being scammed.

Godfrey is a volunteer with the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC), which was formed in 1993 and has approximately 23 full-time workers, with 50 senior volunteers.

Lonely hearts Romance scams may not have the most victims, but they are the scams that bring in the most money according to Godfrey. About 203 senior victims have sent more than $8 million through this scam.

One woman from Collingwood, Ont., lost about $173,000 through a dating website.

“The first version I saw was these cute Russian (women) looking for old guys like me,” said Godfrey.

While that type of scam still exists, there is a new version of

the scam targeting single, middleaged women.

The scam does not mention money at first. The scammers will wait up to six months, but then will mention something like a startup company that he is working on creating, which the victim will want to be involved with, said Godfrey.

“One scam had her mailing it (the money) in a Corn Flakes box by regular mail,” said Godfrey.

The victim was sending $40,000 per month.

“I’ve never come so close to banging my head against the wall as I was when dealing with some of these victims,” said Godfrey.

Because these scammers develop a level of trust with their victims, it is often more difficult to convince the victim that they are being scammed.

The top five scams are: 1. Identity theft/fraud; 2. Service calls; 3. Extortion; 4. Prize or lottery scams; and, 5. Romance scams.

The biggest issue that the CAFC runs into are “hot spots” around the world where the police refuse to work with them.

Some of the worst locales are Nigeria and Russia.

Identity theft is the most com-

mon type of fraud in Canada, and has also been the most common scam in the US for the past 15 years.

Scammers are able to open a bank account and get credit cards in your name after they have stolen your identity.

They are not taking your money, but they will be ruining your credit score.

The information that fraudsters are looking for is a full name and date of birth, social insurance number and address, maiden name, pins or passwords, credit card information, and bank account number.

Be safe, be aware Godfrey says that the key is to not share personal information and to use a safe password.

When selecting a password, Godfrey recommends choosing a song that can easily be remembered. From there, choose a line from that song, take the first letter of each word and then change certain letters to numbers or symbols that look similar.

“It’ll be a little weird, but it’ll make sense to you,” said Godfrey.

Service calls are from someone saying that they are from Microsoft, and that there are viruses on

your computer. If their instructions are followed, they gain access to your computer.

“Microsoft doesn’t care if your computer gets a virus,” said Godfrey. “If you have a virus, they want you to buy a new computer and new software.” About 48 per cent of service-call scam victims are seniors.

His tip is to just hang up.

“I like to play with them and ask if their mother knows what they are doing,” said Godfrey.

There is a new version of this ploy where the crook asks if you can hear them. The scammer is able to record you saying yes, and then use it as an authorization.

Extortions can be an email from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) that says if money is not paid immediately, then the RCMP will arrest you.

The CRA will never resort to extortion in order to get money from you.

A number of raids in India have led to the arrest of 772 people said to be involved in the scam.

“Any time anyone asks you to wire money it should be a big red flag,” said Godfrey.

Prize or lottery scams commonly show up as pop-ups or as emails.

These are not the only types of scams that exist — these are just the most common. Other mass-marketing scams include pyramid schemes, time-shares, investments, inheritance, and even charities.

In March, 95,000 job applications from McDonald’s Canada were compromised.

In 2013, more than one billion passwords from Yahoo were compromised and put up for sale.

Hackers will always go after the biggest market that they can.

If an email has a link that does not match the normal website, it could be a scam. For example, the normal link for Scotiabank

is www.scotiabank.ca, but the fraudulent website may have a link that says www. bankofnovascotia.com or even www.scotia.bank.com.

“If you are wary, Google (the term) safe browsing,” said Godfrey.

“There’s no ‘Oops’ button that I can find (on the keyboard).”

Godfrey advises that you contact the local police or OPP, CAFC, your bank, your credit card company 1-800 number, or all of them if you believe that you have been a victim of fraud, or if you believe something to be fraudulent.

“Computers are being hacked all of the time,” said Godfrey.

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Town hopes college masonry students can restore town hall’s exterior

BY Desmond Devoy

desmond.devoy@metroland.com

Perth Mayor John Fenik is telling residents not to worry if they see cornerstones being removed from town hall.

The historic limestone structure, which was completed in 1864, is facing some “degradation,” according to Coun. Jim Boldt, speaking at the Perth town council meeting Tuesday, March 28. A new type of hydrological mortar being proposed to patch up the exterior “should solve a lot of the problems, moving for-

ward,” said Boldt. “The mortar is falling apart because of the heavy use of salt,” on the roads in the wintertime.

The last time the building’s exterior was renovated, the workers “pointed the bricks with an intensely hard type of mortar,” said Fenik.

This hard mortar has caused a degree of erosion of the limestone, but, luckily, “we are catching this early,” he said. “This will be a multi-year, 10-year program."

Fenik said he hopes that the town can tap into the talents of the heritage masonry program at

Algonquin College’s Perth campus.

“The building is not falling down,” said Fenik. “The stones are amazing.”

According to the online listing of Canada’s Historic Places, the town hall was formally recognized in 1984, and made the list of National Historic Sites in 2007. It was designed by architect John Power and built by Alexander Kippen, according to the website.

Among its “character-defining elements,” listed are “its finely crafted local stone.”

Perth Mayor John Fenik shows the media where some of town hall’s limestone is wearing away, and where restoration work by Algonquin College’s heritage masonry program is needed on the historic building, on Tuesday, March 28.

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Temporary pumping station may be needed for subdivision’s phase two

BY Desmond Devoy

desmond.devoy@metroland.com

A temporary pumping station may be needed to accommodate the second phase of the Meadows of Perth subdivision.

The subdivision has gotten approval from Perth town council at their Tuesday, March 28 meeting.

“Phase 2 … is proceeding well,” said Coun. Jim Boldt. This will create “some beautiful homes, and a tax base.”

But while the homes are getting some serious looks from potential buyers, Mayor John Fenik said of an “interim approach” to the storm water management policy “we need resolution on (that)."

The director of development and

protective services, Eric Cosens, said “ultimately, there is an infrastructure master plan for the north end,” though the details have not yet been ironed out.

However, “we have agreed to modify the interim agreement. We will reassess those installations within the next three years,” he said of the temporary storm water management facilities.

According to the draft agreement between the town and the developer, Tweedsmuir Land Developments Inc., the servicing costs of lots include: • Sanitary sewers: $73,395; • Storm water sewers: $137,000; • Water main, valves, connections: $73,950; • Hydrants: $5,000; and, • Electrical utilities and street lights: To be determined.

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Supermarket magnate and property developer Brent Brownlee, left, chats with Coun. Jim Boldt, centre, and Mayor John Fenik, on March 28.

According to a staff report by Cosens, the second phase consists of 17 lots of single, detached dwellings “on either side of an extension of Sheppard Avenue, that concludes in a cul-desac,” in the north-east area of town.

Cosens adds in the report, the “developer is proposing

two dry, shallow, storm water management ponds that are anticipated to be temporary installations. These facilities are not consistent with the town’s adopted long-term Servicing Master Plan, which must be complied with pursuant to Official Plan policies. However, they may be permitted as

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Getting a Juliet Oscar Bravo (job)

S

o my best friend’s kid has a summer job lined up.

Gulp. How did he get to be old enough to have a summer job?

And he drives!

I look across the room at my own eldest. He’s a year-and-a-half younger than BFF’s kid, but he’s the tallest in the house … and I’m not short.

How did THAT happen?

We’re talking a lot more these days about careers and colleges and universities. The “what I want to be when I grow up” phase is barrelling toward us like a freight train.

Arguably it’s kind of here.

(Aside: Some days I still wonder what I want to be when I grow up.

Sometimes I want to make fudge and write novels. Do we ever really know for sure, or does it keep changing?)

As a parent, I look at this stage with excitement. This is a chance for a kid to really start seeing how the world works and to learn how to be a functioning part in it.

I also look at it with trepidation.

Just the other day I was looking at my little nephew’s awesome T-shirt depicting machines and thinking back to those sweet days when a fella’s biggest decision in a day was which Mighty Machines video to watch and whether he should sit on mom’s lap to do it or in his fuzzy blue foam chair all by himself.

Now a fella needs to think about whether he wants to learn how to drive one of those mighty machines.

I still remember my first non-babysitting part-time job really clearly.

Burger King had just come to town and they were hiring crews of students. I was in Grade 10. I did my first resumé. I had my first job interview. I was petrified.

A whole pile of us from the high school were hired and it was pretty awesome. The restaurant was brandspanking new and shiny — and everyone knows how much fun shiny can be. We had special training days before it opened and we ran through all the jobs together as if we were up and running — right down to making the sandwiches — but without the meat. That would have been darned expensive.

Over the course of three years, I learned so much at that job. I started on “burger boards” and worked my way through almost all the positions there. I could make all the food. I did a mighty fine job cleaning urinals. I

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can still count change back without a calculator. I could handle the rush created when a tour bus pulled up.

I learned how to problem solve and communicate. I learned that sometimes people put their used gum in the salad dressing in salad bars. (Some people are jerks. And sometimes they are very rude.) I made great friends. I was employee of the month a couple of times. It was awesome.

Once I started university, my summers became occupied by working at Murphys Point Provincial Park. It was also awesome. I made more great friends. I learned about nature and cultural history and developed kids’ programs. I still had to count change backwards and communicate well (or at least try to). I knew the campground like the back of my hand. I learned the phonetic alphabet and 10-codes and used all this on a twoway radio. As a gate attendant I dealt with a lot of licence plate numbers, and to this day I often identify drivers I know by their licence plates first before waving.

I know. Whatever. I’m happy to be that weirdo.

During the year while at Carleton I had some part-time gigs. There was the infamous fruit and vegetable store where I learned that having a customer throw avocados at you, the cashier, can be a life-changing experience and forever a teachable moment. (Pro tip: Be nice to cashiers. Don’t be a jerk.

Or rude.)

After I’d had enough with avocado-throwers, I worked for a company that did home-care for seniors. I did house cleaning and grocery shopping and generally kept some very lovely elderly people company for a few hours a week and learned a great deal about … everything.

I kind of envy Boychild this time and these opportunities to come.

Brand new experiences, new friends, incredible life lessons and a paycheque that doesn’t yet have to go to rent or a car loan or groceries … it’s pretty exciting.

Taking a deep breath now.

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Children scoop up and/or examine their collections of brightly-coloured eggs, as they swoop over swathes of Stewart Park during the annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 15.

Tackling mental health issues in book form

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’m not sure where to start today – it’s a big day. Today (April 13 as I write this) is publishing day.

That may not seem like big news, as I publish every single week, right here in this newspaper, but today is different. I am publishing my book, thanks to the e-publishing workshop held by Cindy Davis at Rideau Lakes Library in Elgin this month.

It’s been a work in progress for several years, but since November last year, I’ve been honing it. I got myself an editor – a wonderful colleague, whom I have grown to love and respect as a dear friend. Unfortunately for us, we have lost her in the newsroom as of today (another monumental moment), as she’s going on to bigger and better things. We’ll all miss her. She gave me the courage I needed to take this leap of faith.

Those who are close to me know most of my story. (Does anyone really know your entire story?) I didn’t feel like it was a big deal at all. It was cathartic for me to get it all out on paper, and one day dispose of it. Poof!

Watch it go up in smoke, then move on from the bad stuff.

LAURIE WEIR Weir View It’s like reading my journal. How salacious, you may think. Some parts are, but for the most part, it’s raw and emotional. There are a lot of issues I dealt with the best way I knew how.

There was bullying, suicide, two marriages, and some bad relationships in between riddled with alcoholism, depression, and an eating disorder, but I came out on the other side in a much better place.

I have no apologies. I was exactly where I wanted to be, doing exactly what I wanted to do, and I chose the people with whom I spent that time.

I’m just thankful to all those I loved and lost that I’ve made it this far alive.

Since talking with my editor and with others in general, I’m hearing some similar unspeakable stories.

It makes me nauseous to know my friends have gone through their own horrific times.

We all have, though, haven’t we?

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

Some deal with issues better than others; some hide them and pretend they’re OK, while others, like me, write about them. Some don’t make it out of their own darkness, thinking the only way is to end it. It makes me crazy that we can’t just talk about it.

I’ve been there – on both sides of that equation. I hope that someone will find their own strength to take a stand against whatever demons they’re fighting.

If my story can help one person take a stand, or get help for a mental health issue, or addiction, then it will be worth the heartache and shame I’ve felt in the past, and the current butterflies I’m swatting at now as I hover over the “publish” button on my laptop.

I’m a bit of a story teller, you see.

Mom would laugh. “A bit, eh?”

I have been telling stories since I was old enough to talk at 10 months of age. I’ve also been blessed to be able to write stories. Mom will tell you about one I wrote in Grade 3 how the rabbit got its long ears. (That may become a children’s book.)

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

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

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Letter to the Editor

Great job to local firefighters on recent taming of grass fire: reader DEAR EDITOR,

I would like to give a shout-out to Lanark Highlands/Middleville/McDonalds Corners finest.

A neighbour and friend of mine was boiling sap recently and by a freak of the force of the quick wind change, the well contained fire under the evaporator setup caught on some nearby grass which quickly got out of control and spread through a nearby field.

Before he knew it, the fire was dancing along the split rail fences and by the time I got there, it was licking at two of the old dovetailed log barns.

He had called the fire department, which arrived on the scene minutes later and with their rapid deployment of machinery, hoses and manpower, quickly made our little bucket brigade redundant.

The trucks continued to arrive from surrounding municipalities along with a bevy of volunteer fire fighters getting called from work to help quell the blazing fire that was now being pushed rapidly along by huge gusts

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Along with the valleys of life, there have been many peaks – and lots of blessings. The biggest blessings are my family members. I couldn’t have sorted through all this without them and their love and support. Oh and chocolate. Big blessing!

My editor tells me my story is “amazing,” and that I need to share it.

“Couldn’t stop reading it,” she wrote me in an e-mail after she read the first draft. “Beautifully honest and captivating. I am thoroughly impressed, and I mean that. If it was crap I’d tell you. Beautiful writing, Laurie.”

She’s a gem.

My book is called, Bokeh. That’s a Japanese term meaning out of focus, but pleasing to the eye and photographers aim for this effect in certain images. I thought it was apropos, since a camera has been an extension of my arm since high school. I have changed names and characteristics of everyone mentioned, except my family. Dialogue has been recreated from memory. It is only available as a download on Amazon; some 68,000 words and nine chapters.

Here’s the warning – the language is raw, and there is mature content.

Email me at ljweir64@gmail.com if you would like more information. I’ve earmarked a portion of sales for Victim Services, a community organization close to my heart. Find out more about them in our Volunteer Appreciation Week section in this week’s newspaper.

Thanks for your support.

of wind and was spreading through the rear pine bush of the property and moving further and further from the pump trucks.

By this time there must have been at least 30-40 volunteer fire fighters out running with large backpacks full of hoses to try to get a flow of water out

in front of the fire. I must admit, I had my doubts that they would be able to outrun the speed of the fire but in no longer than an hour, they had managed to run huge distances of hose and sprayed down the front edge of the fire on all sides and pushed it back until it was completely out.

Now I know that this is what fire departments do on a regular basis, but being the first time I have witnessed them in full swing, I must say I was quite impressed to see the determination and integrity that was displayed during the whole operation. We all too often write letters complaining

about something or other.

I want to say, “great job!” to all of the guys and gals who were part of getting this fire under control. You make me proud to be a Lanarkian!

Erik Kafrissen Sheridan Rapids Road Lanark

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How 200 Facebook shares brought a budgie back home

by Cathy James

cathy@catscovecommunications.com

When the Patterson/Gordon family discovered their beloved five-year-old Budgie, Theo, had escaped outside over the Easter weekend, they were devastated.

Theo’s been a solid member of their family and so the family quickly reached out to the community to get him home.

And that they did.

When Pamela Gordon posted an image of Theo to Facebook, she shared her dilemma and asked others to keep an eye for him. Her post was shared more than 200 times.

Even when she walked into the local pet store, the staff had heard about Theo’s journey — and so did her veterinarian.

The Facebook post caught

the eye of a resident living in the Carsonview subdivision especially since Theo was last spotted by the Perth Fairgrounds. So when she spotted a green and yellow budgie in her backyard, she reached out to Pamela.

Pamela made it over to that house and got Theo into his cage and back home.

Pamela expressed her gratitude to the community for turning possible heartbreak into a continued love for her town.

Friends of the Library Trivia Night postponed Last month, I wrote about the Friends of the Library’s Trivia Night, which was initially set for May. They reached out to let me know that it has been postponed for now, and

they’ll announce a new date in the near future.

I’m saddened that my team won’t win (ha!), but I’ll keep you posted once we get an update on a new date.

Speaking of books …

The Book Nook plans to celebrate its 10th anniversary here in Perth by welcoming wellknown author, Charlotte Gray, to their shop. Gray recently released her latest work The Promise of Canada: 150 Years — People and Ideas that Have Shaped our Country. She’ll be doing a meet and greet and book signing on May 27 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Book Nook, so put it in your calendar.

Do you have a Private I story idea for me? Please send me a note to cathy@catscovecommunications.com.

Le t ter to the Editor

We can’t live without birds: reader DEAR EDITOR:

I was surprised and disappointed to read in the April 6 edition of The Perth Courier that Pauline Donaldson, publicity chair of the Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists, does not know if we can live without birds. The answer is obvious. We cannot live without birds. All living creatures are essential in the complicated system we call “nature”.

We humans are animals as well and, therefore, we also are dependent on nature. Unfortunately, the human race has been operating as if we are separate from nature and Ms. Donaldson’s question emphasizes that point.

If we did see ourselves as part of nature, we would not be destroying thousands of acres of animal habitat worldwide.

We would not be spending trillions of dollars “modernizing” nuclear weapons.

We would not be fouling the environment with fossil fuel pollution, through extraction, pipelines, oil spills, and global warming. We would not allow the extinction of wild elephants within 10 years.

We would be encouraging renewable energy and not opposing it. The question is not whether we can live without birds but can they live without the human race since the human race will probably be extinct before the birds are. The odds are that the birds, and the rest of whatever species we haven’t killed off, will be better off without us.

Wolfe Erlichman Godfrey

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SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF PERTH Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land described below and will be received until 4:00 p.m. local time on May 4th, 2017 at the Municipal Offices of The Corporation of the Town of Perth situated at 80 Gore Street East, Perth, Ontario, K7H 1H9.

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The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day at 4:15 p.m. at the Municipal Offices of The Corporation of the Town of Perth situated at 80 Gore Street East, Perth, Ontario, K7H 1H9.

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PT LT 11 VILLAGE OF CAROLINA PL 8828 LANARK S DRUMMOND AS IN RS47459; PERTH PIN 05177-0002 (LT) Roll Number: 0921 020 050 01600 0000 Last Transfer: LC67247 Minimum Tender Amount: $17,921.02 PT SE ½ LT 5 S/S ROBINSON ST PL 8828 LANARK S DRUMMON AS IN RS30647; PERTH PIN 05181-0109 (LT) Roll Number: 0921 010 015 00300 0000 Last Transfer: LC126331 Minimum Tender Amount: $13,207.36

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Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.

The lands do not include the mobile homes situate on the lands, if any.

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

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No plans for Naloxone kits in county OPP cruisers: County commander

by Desmond Devoy

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Lanark County OPP officers will not be carrying Naloxone kits in their cruisers any time soon.

“We are not, as of yet,” said Lanark County OPP detachment commander Insp. Derek Needham, during the Lanark County Association of Police Services Boards meeting in the Mississippi Mills council chambers on Wednesday, April 5. “There may be discussions (at the provincial level) but I don’t think you will see us carrying them any time soon.”

Naloxone is a drug administered to someone in the midst of a fentanyl overdose, and which can help buy time until the person is taken to hospital. Public health bodies, such as the Lanark County paramedics service and the Leeds, Grenville, and Lanark Health Unit, have been calling for all

emergency medical services to carry Naloxone kits, particularly firefighters, who are often the first on the scene for an emergency call.

However, “the fire services are not (carrying them),” said Les Reynolds, the fire chief with the Ocean Wave Fire Company in Carleton Place. “We are not authorized to dispense it,” he said.

“From a fire service perspective,” said Reynolds, there were barriers to his firefighters carrying the kits — one of them being cost, with each kit costing about $180, and having a shelf life of only six months.

The Lanark County OPP is in the midst of writing up its next business plan, but Needham admitted that “we need to update it for fentanyl. We need to update our business plan for that.”

With the federal government set to legalize marijuana in 2018, Needham said that “the federal government has some questions to answer with that,”

he said. There is “nothing quite in place for cannabis,” as far as the law is concerned. Needham said he is “anxiously waiting” direction from Ottawa.

However, Sgt. Byron Newell, who was also in attendance, said that if police suspect that, for example, a driver is under the influence of drugs they can still get the driver off the road with a temporary roadside suspension.

Locally, two more officers have been reassigned from his ranks to the drug unit, but when it comes to matters like recognizing people who are under the influence of drugs, that training is a lot harder to get for his officers.

“It’s a fairly time-consuming and expensive process to get,” he said, since his officers have to be sent to the United States for drug recognition training. Some of the training takes place in prisons in the Deep South, during intake day, when some inmates might still be under the influence.

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Lanark County OPP detachment commander Insp. Derek Needham looks at the overhead screen, during the Lanark County Association of Police Services Boards meeting in the Mississippi Mills council chambers on Wednesday, April 5.

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2017 PITCH-IN MONTH (April 22nd to May 20th)

Interim Tax Bills were mailed out the last week of January.

The 2nd Installment of the Interim Tax Bill is due on Wednesday, April 26th, 2017.

Payment may be made in person at the Municipal Office (by cash, cheque, money order or debit card); by mail; from home via telebank or internet; or at your own bank using our coded bill system).

The Township can arrange for automatic monthly withdrawals from your bank account to be applied against your tax account. Your tax account must be up to date before you begin. Contact the Municipal Office for further information.

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS “LEGACY COTTAGE PLAQUES” The Corporation of Tay Valley Township is seeking quotations from qualified vendors for the Legacy Cottage Plaques.

Submissions will be received at the Municipal Office, at the address indicated below, until 1:00 p.m. local time, on Thursday, April 27th, 2017. Submissions will be opened, in public, at the Municipal Office immediately following closing.

A copy of the RFQ can be found on the Township websire at www.tayvalley.ca.

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Ottawa Junior Senators Hubert Delisle gets thrown off his game, as Carleton Place Canadians goalie Connor Hughes looks on as team mate Andrew Dodson frustrates Delisle’s attempted shot on goal during the April 15 home game.

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The Carleton Place Canadians lost their first game in their series against the Ottawa Junior Senators at home on Saturday night, 5-2.

The Canadians did not score until nearly the middle of the second period during their April 15 while Ottawa had already been sitting pretty with a 2-0 lead up to that

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After an unimpressive start to the Bogart Cup Finals, Connor Hughes showed off why he had such gaudy numbers in the regular season on Sunday in a 3-2 Game Two for the Carleton Place Canadians to tie the Bogart Cup final series at 1-1.

Hughes had to face 36 shots on Sunday against the Ottawa Jr. Senators and, after allowing the first goal less than a minute into the game, he made several big saves to ensure the Canadians didn’t fall too far back. One of those saves came in the first period, moments after Carleton Place tied the game. Ottawa came into the zone on a 2-on-1 rush and Hughes slid post-to-post to stop a glorious scoring opportunity.

In the second period, shortly after the Canadians took the lead, Hughes made an important save against Nicolas Samson on a penalty shot. Samson tried to beat Hughes with a quick wrist shot but Hughes stayed at the edge of the crease to challenge him and then made a clean catch on the shot.

“I thought our best player tonight was our goaltender and that penalty shot save was a game-changer,” Canadians coach Jason Clarke said. “It was a total momentum-

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point.However Ottawa scored its third goal of the night shortly thereafter. The Junior Senators were hot on offence, and scored their fourth goal at 7:09 in the third period, before the Canadians scored for their final time at 5:41.The Canadians then made the risky move to pull their goalie – which resulted in a fifth Ottawa goal.

changer, the boys were fired up. Hughes was fantastic, a very good game for him.”

It was eerie start to the game for Carleton Place as the crowd at the Jim Durrell Complex was given something to cheer about 0:47 into the game as Hubert Delisle tapped home a rebound from the Jaren Burke shot.

Will Cullen gave the Canadians supporters at the rink something to cheer about five minutes later as he ripped a wrist shot over Ian Andriano’s blocker-side shoulder to tie the game at 1-1 in the first period.

The two teams went into the intermission tied, but Samuel Knoblauch jammed a loose puck into the net while battling for space in front of Andriano.

“When you get below the goal-line like that, you just try to take it to the net, just keep whacking at it and hopefully it goes in,” Knoblauch said. “I’ve done that a few times this year, and this time it ended up going in.”

Knoblauch helped extend the Canadians lead late in the second period. The Jr. Sens had a few chances around the Canadians net in the last two minutes of the period –

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– including one that rang off the post that sent the crowd into a frenzy – but Shawn Kennedy finished off a 2-on-1 rush with Knoblauch to make it 3-1.

Knoblauch’s two-point night was enough for him to be named first star of the game on Sunday.

“It always feels good to contribute. My line-mates played really well, I thought we had a good game, I got a couple bounces and it worked out.”

Merrick Rippon fired a wrist shot past Hughes low on the glove side 0:44 into the third period to make it a more nervous final frame for the Canadians supporters, but Hughes stopped each of the other 11 shots he faced in the third.

“In playoffs, you always need a hot goalie and he definitely proved himself,” Andrew Dodson said about Hughes. “He was down [Saturday] but he had a great game [Sunday]. He made some key saves at the end that kept us in it and that’s what we need going ahead.”

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But, according to Clarke, don’t expect to see any changes to the attack from Carleton Place on Wednesday (April 19) for Game Three.

“I just think we need to continue to do the stuff we’re doing right now (to beat him). We’re getting a lot of shots – Ottawa’s the team that gives up the least amount of shots in our league, I think in the regular season they gave up 20, 21 shots a game – in the first two games we’ve had over 35 shots per game. We just have to continue what we’re doing and try even still to

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The series comes back to the Carleton Place Arena with a 7:30 p.m. puck drop on Wednesday. The game took place after press time.

Then, they return to Ottawa for Game Four on Friday, April 21 also at 7:30 p.m.

The winner of this series will be the CCHL representative at the Fred Page Cup, the Eastern Canada tournament to see who will get a chance to compete at the national RBC Cup. Fans of either team won’t have to travel too far to support their team at these tournaments with the Fred Page Cup being hosted by Terrebonne, Que. and Cobourg, Ont. hosting the RBC Cup. Submitted by Daniel Vazzoler, Carleton Place Canadians

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What’s going on in Perth’s churches?

As I write this article it is Holy or “Maundy” Thursday as we call it in the Anglican Christian tradition.

And I have just read the very fine article written by Fr. Brian McNally (of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Parish in Perth). If you didn’t see or you don’t have the April 13 issue then perhaps you may still be wondering what all the fuss was about in the Churches of Perth or around the world over the last few weeks?

As one of those people making a fuss and participating in Special Worship Services in Holy Week and Easter I would like help you with that question.

The worship services leading up Easter (and continuing for some of us for 50 days) are rather different, depending on the Christian tradition of the people who worship in a particular place.

As someone who meets with and enjoys “fellowship” with leaders and members of a number of the churches in the Perth area I can confidently say this is a good thing. The fact is we are all different. Even those of us who have come

to know and celebrate the love of God revealed to us in Jesus Christ are blessed by different kinds of worship and music and different emphases in teaching, outreach, service and acts of care.

This may seem obvious, but there is a point here and it is related to this Holy Time of year.

You see before our Lord Jesus suffered, died and rose again for us on the first Easter Day He prayed for us. And His prayer was for those who had come to believe in Him and “not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us.”

The one we worship in a variety of ways, and with renewed joy and devotion at Easter, cares about us all.

That’s what we have in common. God wants us to know His care and to gather for worship as one people, diverse as we may be. That’s what’s we’ve been up to in a variety of different ways these last few weeks. I believe God’s heart’s desire is

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for us to do more together.

I also believe that all those remembering the Last Supper, the cross and the empty tomb in these last few weeks are doing something that shows who and whose we are. And that’s still a very good thing even though our traditions differ.

Someone who worships in a different tradition than mine recently visited me and who has made it her mission to find out what makes us different and what we have in common.

It was an encouraging and exciting interview. Both are questions you can ask of those who claim membership in one of the churches near you. Give it a try. Or better yet, go and see.

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Perth Legion branch elections coming May 29 Bill McKenzie advises that nominations for executive positions are now open for Perth-Upon-Tay, Legion Branch 244.

Voting will take place at the general meeting on Monday, May 29. Candidates who would like to be nominated for election should contact Bill at 613-267-4448 to sign nomination forms. These forms are also available in the Tay River Lounge from the duty bartender. Qualified members can also be nominated from the floor on election night; however, it is best to sign a nomination form prior to the elections, in case candidates are unable to attend the meeting. We especially need candidates for the five-member executive committee.

Mary Teresa Beesley reports that we now have a fresh paint job in the Tay River Lounge, and new furniture will be arriving soon. She suggests dropping in to see what

Branch 244 News our volunteers have done. “All members should be as proud of our branch as our visitors are.” There will be a meat draw on Saturday, April 29, starting at 2 p.m.

Days of Yore …

From The Perth Courier dated June 20, 1968: “The Summer Festival planned by the Royal Canadian Legion and the merchants of Perth has got the go-ahead, and many of the events have been all set. A large parade is scheduled for July 27, with at least 10 bands and as many floats as people want to enter.

The merchants and legion would like anyone who wished to enter a float to do so. The canoe race has been finalized and will be run sometime during the festivities.”

Did you know?

The United States military rolled out the M-65 artillery piece, commonly known as “Atomic Annie,” in the 1950s. Due to the size of atomic bombs, the gun had to be so large that it looked capable of launching a circus acrobat. According to www.guns.com, “The M-65 wound up being the largest road-mobile artillery the U.S. ever put into production, at some 84 feet long and a total weight of 83 tons. The 38.5-foot long barrel had a 280 mm bore, some 11 inches across.

Don’t forget our websites: www.rcl244.com and www.hallofremembrance.ca; Facebook: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 244. Email me at branch244perth@gmail.com.

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WRITING CONTEST for GRADE 7 & 8 STUDENTS Contest To help instill that sense of giving back, Barker Willson is hosting a friendly competition for Grade 7/8 students.

write a two-page paper about a charity they like most and what makes it so special.

Those papers will then be judged and graded and prizes of $1,000, $500 and $250 will be presented to the top three writers for their favorite charity.

Students are invited to take part in a friendly competition for a chance to win up to $1,000 for a favourite charity of choice.

For information on this exciting competition, Barker Willson Professional Corporation please call the office for more information: of Perth is asking Grade 7/8 students to 613-267-2800.

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St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

Drummond & North Street – Perth Organist: Ann Savage Minister: Rev. Stephen Dunkin - Interim Moderator

Worship Service:

Sundays 10:30 a.m.

Nursery available.

Please check the website www.pccweb.ca/standrewsperth • 613-267-2481 Office Tues 2:30-4:30 p.m.; Wed-Fri: 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

• Handicap Access via Foster Street • Audio system All are welcome at

St. Paul’s United Church Community of Faith

a spiritual hub for creativity, discovery and growth

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

Sunday April 23, 2017 - Camping Sunday 10 am service Sunday School and Nursery 25 Gore Street West, Perth 613-267-2973 www.stpauls-uc-perth.org

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Almonte and District Horticultural Society monthly meeting Monday, Apr. 24, 7:30pm.

Cornerstone Community Church. Speaker, Mark Dallas, Galetta Nurseries. Guests welcome. Carol Kenward 613-256-5594.

Almonte Civitan Bridge, Wednesday, April 26, Almonte Civitan Hall. Refreshments 12:30-1:00, Bridge 1:00-3:45. Info. Barb 613256-2463.

Euchre- 4 hand, April 27, 7:30 p.m. Sponsor: The Town & Country Tenants Assoc., 375 Country St., light lunch. Contact Norma at 613256-4179.

Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, “Retired...

Not Expired” walk & lunch. Wednesday, April 26. Call Home Support 613-256-4700 to reserve. Pakenham & Carleton Place seniors welcome.

Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Supper Social, Tuesday, April 25, 6 p.m. Almonte Legion. Transportation. Entertainment: Dai Bassett” the Welsh guy with the big smile. Call Home Support 613-256-4700 to reserve.

Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Theatre & Supper out. Thursday, April 27, soft-hearted Irish comedy “Outside Mullingar” and supper out. Call Home Support 613-256-4700 to reserve. Pakenham & Carleton Place seniors welcome.

Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Trip, Saturday, April 22, orchid displays & art gallery.

Call Home Support 613-256-4700 to reserve.

Pakenham & Carleton Place seniors welcome.

Mills’ Seniors Services, Almonte, Supper Social. Tuesday, February 28, 6 p.m. at the Almonte Legion. Transportation and entertainment provided. Call 613-256-4700 to reserve.

Mills’ Seniors Services, Almonte, Parkinson’s Support Group. Monday, April 24, 2 p.m. at the Mills’ office, 67 Industrial Drive. Call Seniors Services 613-256-4700 to register. Meetings take place the last Monday of the month.

Parkinson’s Support Group, Last Monday of the month, Mills Community Support boardroom, 67 Industrial Drive, from 2-4 p.m.

Call Home Support 613-256-4700 to register.

able. Info: 613-256-2376.

St James Anglican Church, Annual Spring Fashion Show, Wednesday, May 3 tickets at church office. Info: 613-257-3178.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Thursday morning, 9:00 a.m. in the Zion United Church across from the library on Franklin Street. Info: 613-253-8677.

Vintage Clothing Sale Fundraiser for Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum.

April 21-23, 10 am-4 pm. 267 Edmund Street.

613-253-7013.

Zion-Memorial United Church Spring 2017 Rummage/Garage Sale, 37 Franklin St., Friday, April 28, 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Saturday, April 29, 9:00 am-Noon.

KEMPTVILLE Baby Talk, Wednesday, April 19, 1:303 p.m. Madison Montessori Academy, 2965 County Rd #43.

Baby Talk, Wednesday, April 26, 1:303 p.m. Madison Montessori Academy, 2965 County Rd #43.

Blood Donor Clinic- April 25, North Grenville Municipal Centre, 2:30-7:30 pm Sponsor: knights of Columbus. To book an appointment call 1-8882 DONATE (1-888-236-6283) or at blood.ca Kemptville Alzheimer Society Caregiver Support Group, fourth Thursday of each Month, 1-2:30 pm, Kemptville and District Home Support Offices, 215 Saunders Street.

Designed for those who are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer disease or a related dementia.

Men’s Competitive Darts. Every Monday starting Sept 12, Kemptville Legion.

Registration 7:00-7:25 PM. Play starts at 7:30 PM. Info: phil.wiseman@xplornet.ca or scottmcl88@hotmail.com Rideau Grenville Ducks Unlimited Dinner/Auction. Saturday April 29, 2017 at eQuinelle Golf Course. 140 eQuinelle Drive Kemptville. Tickets by advance sale only: available online at ducks.ca/events or at Royal Lepage office 304 Colonnade Drive.

LANARK 50+ Fitness. Classes Tuesday & Thursdays 10 am; registration being held at 9:15 am. Canoe Club. Enquiries: 256-8339.

Community Home Support, Carleton Place, CP Arena Luncheon, Wednesday, April 26, Carleton Place Arena at 12. Transportation provided.

Entertainment provided. Info: 613-253-0733.

Community Home Support- Carleton Place- Men’s Breakfast, Wednesday, May 3, at the Home Support Office at 9:30. Call Home Support to reserve or more info on Diner’s Clubs and Transportation. 613-253-0733.

Community Home Support- Carleton Place- Foot Care Clinics, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call Home Support for more information and to book appointments 613-253-0733.

Cribbage, every Tuesday afternoon 1 p.m.

- 4 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion, 177 George St. Everyone welcome Learn to East Coast Swing dance, 4 weeks session, starting Sunday, April 23, at 7PM. TRDS 55 Lansdowne Ave. 613-2577700 or 613-799-8737 Mike Mundell Fish Fry, St. Andrew’s Pres.

Church, 39 Bridge St. Sunday April 30, 4:307:00 p.m. Tickets at the door. Take-Out avail-

Civitan Old Tyme Country Talent Night Dinner & Dance. Last Friday of every month, dinner 6 p.m., music 7:30-11:30 p.m. Contact Vic (613)259-5610.

Fashion Show, Foy Hall, Lanark, April 30, 2-4pm. Ladies, men, children’s wear Perth’s Giant Tiger. Dress-up, casual & sports wear.

Church fundraiser. Info: 613-256-1119 Walking group, every Tuesday morning, 9 a.m. from the NLCCHA. Refreshments, exercises/speaker after walk. Wendy 613-259-2182.

MERRICKVILLE Merrickville Legion Dinner and Dance, April 28. Ham & scalloped potatoes, served at 6 p.m. Music by Neville Wells. 7-11 p.m.

Merrickville Legion Dinner and Dance, April 21. Chicken Dinner, served at 6 p.m. Music

by Gord Barnes & Laredo, 7-11 p.m.

Merrickville Legion Open Stage, April 30.

5-9pm. Hosted by “Heather Snow & The Flakes”, food provided by “The Village Bean”.

Merrickville Legion, Seniors Luncheon,

11:30-2pm, April 20, soup, sandwiches and Perth Civitan Bingo, every Wednesday. dessert.

Opens at 6 p.m. Bingo starts at 7 p.m.

Perth Civitan Country Jamboree, Sunday, April 23 (4th Sunday every month), 1:30PAKENHAM 6:30 pm, Civitan Hall. Dinner 5 pm. Info: 613267-1825.

Perth Stamp Club Meeting at 7:30 pm., Roast Beef Dinner, dessert & beverage Wednesday, April 26, McMartin House, 125 included, Sunday April 30, at the Stewart Com- Gore E. For info. call Phil Warrington 613-264munity Centre, 4:00-6:30 p.m. take-out’s avail- 0724. able. Sponsor: St Mark’s Anglican Church. Info RTA Central Club, Sunday, April 23, Rideau Helen 613-256-4126.

Trail Hike, Lally Homestead to McLaren Lake Senior Fitness Classes every Monday and Road. Level 2, 14.6 km, moderate pace. Depart Wednesday @ 10 am in the Stewart Commu- Conlon Farm at 9:00 a.m. Leader: Jack Tannett, nity Centre Hall, Enquiries: 613-256-8339.

613-466-0417 Spring Kitchen Party & Spaghetti DinRTA Central Club, Sunday April 30, Fronner, Friday, April 21, St. Andrew’s United tenac Park Hike, Tetsmine Loop. Level 2, 12 km, Church. Dinner at 6, Concert at 7. Info: Shirleen moderate pace. Depart Conlon Farm at 9:00 613-623-6679 or Marilyn 613-256-3130. Ad- a.m. Leader: Brenda Ethier, 613-267-6141 vance Tickets at Nicholsons and the General St. John Catholic High School, Parent Store.

Council, used uniform fundraiser sale, ThursTake Your Life Back Presentation, Lyme day, April 20, 3:30-7pm. Funds raised support Disease - prevention, protection, being your school initiatives. 613-267-4724 www.sjchs.ca own best advocate. Apr 19, 7pm, Stewart ComStroke survivor and caregiver support munity Centre, 112 MacFarlane St. group, meets the 4th Wednesday of every month between 1:30-3:30 p.m. Legion, 26 Beckwith St E. Info: (613)549-6666 x6867.

PERTH Support Group for people with Parkinson’s & their care partners, last Monday of each month, 1pm Community Home Support A Bluegrass Mass and a Canadiana Sing- Lanark County, 40 Sunset Blvd, Ste D. 613-722Along. St. Paul’s United Church, 25 Gore St. W, 9238, 1-800-565-3000 email: Margaux.Wolfe@ Perth. April 30, at 7:30 pm. www.stpauls-uc- parkinson.ca perth.org Table tennis every Tuesday 6:30-8:30pm Are you trying to cope with a fam- Perth Pool, 613 267 5302 ily member suffering from a mental illness?

The Butterfly Fan Club- Perth & District NAMI support group, every 4th Tuesday of the Breast Cancer Support Group. Thurs., April 20, month. Info: 613-283-2170.

7-9 p.m. Perth Family Health Centre, 33 Lewis Bridge, Perth Duplicate Bridge Club meets St. Info: Carleen 613-812-4474. Monthly meet7:00 p.m., Thursday, April 27 at Perth Civitan ings 3rd Thursday.

Club. For partnership contact Bert Picard 613267-5305.

RURAL Community Home Support- Lanark County monthly Parkinson Support Group, last Monday of each month. At the Community Home Support office, 40 Sunset Blvd, Suite 4 Hand Euchre Friday, April 21, 7:30 p.m., 100. Information, Melissa 613-267-6400 ext 25. Pierces Corners Hall. Light lunch. All welcome.

Craft Sale, Royal Canadian Legion, Branch Info: 613-489-1684 244, 26 Beckwith Street East, Saturday April All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast at Beth22, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hosted by Ladies Auxiliary el United Church, 1500 Rideau Ferry Road on Film Night International Perth showing Saturday April 29th, 8 - 11 a.m. Info call 613The Sweet Hereafter free on National Cana- 283-7241. dian Film Day, Wednesday April 19, 2 and 7pm.

All You Can Eat Spaghetti April 21, 6 pm, Full Circle Theatre, 26 Craig St. For more details, Royal Canadian Legion Upper Rideau Branch 613-267-1224. #542, Westport.

Healing Mission, St. John’s Catholic Annual Roast Beef Supper, Sunday, April Church, 38 Wilson St. E., Sun., April 23 through 23, 4-6 p.m. at Watson’s Corners Comm. Centre Wed., April 26, 7 pm. With Father Albert for Trinity Church. Info. Marg 613-259-2719.

MacPherson OSA. Info: St John’s Parish 613- Enjoy a good meal while visiting with your 267-1043 or stjohnperthontario.com neighbours and friends.

Jewel’s Gently Used Clothing Store, 48 Annual Spring Fish Fry, Sunday, April 23, Wilson St. W. Ladies Night Out, Thursday May 4-6:30 p.m., held at Royal Canadian Legion, To4, 5-7pm. Prizes, draws, refreshments, New to ledo. Take-out available. (Haddock Fish & Pork You Stock. for non fish lovers., scalloped potatoes, beans, Mom to Mom, shopping spree, UCW bake salad, homemade pies. sale, Sat, April 22, 8-noon. St. Paul’s United “At Home in Tay Valley” book talk and Church. Call Cara 613-267-9504 to reserve your signing by Kay Rogers. North Lanark Regional table.

Museum, 647 River Rd, Appleton. Sunday April New to You Sale, St. James Anglican 23. 2pm. 613-257-8503 appletonmuseum@ Church, 54 Beckwith St., Friday April 21, hotmail.com 4-7p.m. Saturday April 22, 8-10am. Clothing, Balderson United Church - Euchre game small household items, books, working elec- beginning 1pm, followed by Ham and Bean tronics, antiques etc.

Supper 4-6pm on Sat. Apr 23, at the Balderson Ontario Early Years Centre Workshop, United Church Hall.

Toddler Music, Perth Dance Studio, Apr. 27, Beckwith & District Friendship Club will 10am-11am. 613-283-0095. meet May 3, Centennial Hall, Franktown, PotP’Earth Day Parade April 22, meet 10 am luck supper at 6 p.m. Musical entertainment. at bandshell behind Perth Town Hall, up Gore Inquiries 613-257-2756.

St, through Stewart Park. Mayor Fenik will Ben and Karina’s 5th Annual. CHEO Panspeak afterwards. 613-267-0881 cake Breakfast Fundraiser. Sat Apr 22, 9-noon,

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Raffle tickets sold for great prizes. 4786 Briton Houghton Bay Rd. Portland Boyd’s United Church, Dia Bassett in concert. Ferguson Falls Rd., County Rd 15. Sunday April 23, 2-4pm. In support of Boyd’s outreach program. Light refreshments. Contact: 613253-3644 Crockinole at Middleville Town Hall, Friday, April 28 at 7:30 pm potluck lunch. This will be the last game for this season.

Diabetes and You Support and Education Drop-In. 3rd Thursday of month. Oral Health - Alicia Dwyre, Hygienist. Thursday April 20, 10-11:30 a.m. Country Roads Community Health Centre, 4319 Cove Rd., Portland.

Family Karaoke Night, every Wednesday 6:30-9pm, Newboro Community Hall.

Heckston United Church Turkey dinner.

April 25. Phone for tickets for 430pm Marion 623-258-2162, for 530pm Margaret 613-2582626 for 630pm Donna 613-658-5907. No take outs Kitley Elders Potluck Lunch Thursday April 20, noon, Anglican Hall at Newbliss. All welcome. Info: Alice 613-284-0307.

Montague & District Senior Citizens Forget Me Not Club Inc. 658 Rosedale Rd S (entrance Guthrie Rd). Lasagna Lunch & Bid Euchre Tournament. Sunday April 30. 12pm tournament 1pm, purchase pans of lasagna 613-283-8482 leave message or Ruth 613283-2993.

Movie Night sponsored by Rideau Lakes Youth Advisory Council at the Elgin Municipal Complex Community Hall April 21 4:00pm “Trolls” for ages 6 -13 and 7:00pm for 14 - 18 years “Collateral Beauty”.

New Horizon Club -Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday Sept to May - New Horizon Club meets in the Burritt’s Rapids Community Hall.

Most meetings at 2:00 pm. Potlucks and special meetings with meals at 12 noon. For info call Janet at 613-260-2737.

Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction, Saturday, April 29, 9:00 to Noon. Newboro Hall.

Sponsored by St Mary’s Anglican Church, Lynn Kirkwood 613-267-3994 lkirkwood1@cogeco. ca Pancake Breakfast, bake sale, plant sale.

Saturday April 29, 8-noon, Clayton Community Hall. Sponsored by St George’s Anglican Church.

All proceeds to Canadian Cancer Society. Info: Kathy 613-256-9010 Pancake Breakfast, Hopetown Community Centre. April 22, 8am-noon. Pancakes, sausage with fresh maple syrup. Proceed to upkeep Hopetown Community Centre.

Pancake Breakfast, Sunday, April 23, 10 am to 1 pm. BVM Hall in Stanleyville. Sponsored by St. Bridget’s Catholic Women’s League. Pancakes, sausages, ham, baked beans and featuring Farrell’s Finest Syrup.

Quilting Bee, Tuesday, April 25, North Crosby Hall, 575 8th Concession. Westport 9 am. Bring your sewing supplies. Lunch provided. Mary 613-272-5111.

Rideau Mellowdears, all male chorus, always welcome new voices. Wednesday, April 26, l:30-3:30 p.m., and each Wednesday, at Bethel United Church, Rideau Ferry Road. No Audition Necessary. Contact: Lorne 613-2641277.

Scott Woods Concert, Friday April 21, 7pm, Clayton Community Hall. Supporting St George’s Anglican Church. Info: Ray 613-2564470 www.stgeorgechurchclayton.webs.com Smiths Falls Toastmasters, Annual Open See SMITHS FALLS page 28

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House. Wednesday April 26, 7-9 at Healey Glass. Come out and hear two great speakers have some refreshments and learn all about Toastmasters. Hope you can join us.

Snow Road Snowmobile Club Annual General Meeting, April 21, 7:30 p.m., at Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Road.

Snow Road Snowmobile Club Charity Breakfast for Melanoma, April 29, 8-11 a.m. at Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Road.

Spring Bird and Small Animal Auction - McDonald’s Corners Agricultural Hall, 194 Cameron Road - Sunday April 23, For more information contact 613-259-3480.

Toledo Legion, Dance Sunday May 7 featuring Kathy and Friends. Doors open at 1 and dancing is from 2-5 followed by a hot supper.

SMITHS FALLS 4 hand euchre, Wednesday, April 26, 7:00 p.m. downstairs at the Legion, Main St. Good prizes, good food. 613-284-1074.

Bagpipe band practice, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Masonic Hall, 46 Russell St. W. New members welcome. Info: Wayne 283-9792, cell 284-7038 or www.gordonpipeband. com Bales for the North, new items and money to help with shipping are being collected at the Lanark Learning Centre by St. Paul’s ACW ongoing until Mon., April 24.

Better than a Doctor, Better than a Lawyer, Better than a Psychiatrist, His name is Jesus. For prayer, anytime call U ME- PRAY (613)863-7729 local call or (613)283-3465.

Bid Euchre, Every Monday evening, 7 p.m., Legion Br 95.

Bingo, Every Thursday evening, 7 p.m. (canteen open from 4:30-7 p.m.) Royal Canadian Legion Br 95.

Broadview Nursing Centre’s Fundraising Spaghetti Dinner, Thursday, April 20, 4-6 p.m. at the Smiths Falls Civitan Hall.

Take-out available.

Club 60 at Smiths Falls Legion, Branch 95, invites everyone for meeting & fun games. 1:30 pm. on last Tuesday of every month.

Community Home Support Bereavement Support Group, meets last Tue of the month, 1 - 3pm, Smiths Falls District Community Health Centre enter at front entrance 2 Gould St. Info: 613-267-6400 Contract Bridge, Hanley Hall, downstairs, Wednesday, April 26, 1 p.m. Info: 613283-6116.

Country Music Concert, First Baptist Church, Beckwith St. April 21, 22, 28 & 29, 7pm. Proceeds will go to the Smiths Falls Hospital Foundation. Call 613-283-9743 for more information.

Duplicate Bridge, Every Monday evening, 7 p.m., Legion Br 95.

Duplicate Bridge Lessons with Games, Every Tuesday afternoon, 1 p.m., Legion Br 95.

EA- Emotions Anonymous- 12-step organization working toward recovery from emotional difficulties (marriage, children, grief, etc). Meetings (every Tuesday)- April 25, 7 p.m. Salvation Army Church (side door). 613-283-0960.

Fish & Chips, Feb 14 & Feb 28, served from 4-7 p.m. in the Lancaster Hall, Legion Br 95 (Held every second Friday).

Harmony Club 162, 61 Cornelia St. Darts every Thursday. 1:30 p.m. Info: 613283-4684.

Lanark County Brain Injury Survivors Group, meeting. Every Tuesday, 10 a.m.noon. Tricas, 88 Cornelia St. W. Mental Health Support for family members, 2nd Tuesday of the mnth 7-9pm, 88 Cornelia St. West at The Link. Contact mentalhealthfamilies@gmail.com Ontario Early Years Centre Workshop.

How to Talk so Kids will Listen. May 2, 9, 16.

6:30pm-8:30pm. CROW 613-283-0095.

Open Mic, Every Tuesday evening, 8 p.m., Canadian Room, Royal Canadian Legion Br 95.

Royal Canadian Legion Br 95 Jamborees April 30. Open stage, music 1pm6:30pm, dinner 5pm. Members, guest & public welcome.

Runway Fashions Annual Show & Shop Fundraiser, Ladies spring & summer fashions. Sunday April 23, 2-4pm, Hanley Hall. Info 613-283-2208 or 613-283-6116 Smiths Falls Community Theatre presents ‘The Chalk Garden’ by Enid Bagnold at the Station Theatre. April 28 to May 7. For more info or ticket orders: www. smithsfallstheatre.com or 613-283-0300 613-283-0300.

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

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

Spring Tea & Bake Sale- Lunch. April 22, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The Salvation Army Church, Mississippi Rideau Lakes Corps, 251 Brockville St. Sponsor: Salvation Army Church Women’s Ministry. Info: 613-2833563.

Station Theatre, Movie Weekend. ‘Lion’ starring Nicole Kidman and Dev Patal.

Award winning film. April 21 & 22, Tickets (cash only) at the door. Starts at 7pm. Rating: PG13. 613-283-0300.

Welcome Spring Supper, sponsored

by Ideal Chapter #61, Order of Eastern Star, Sunday Apr 23, 4:30-6pm. Masonic Hall, 46 Russell St. W. Cold meats, assorted salads, dessert, coffee/tea. Tickets at the door.

Workshop “Acceptance, Gratitude & Mindfullness” with Sister Louise, Saturday April 22, 9:30-4pm, 88 Cornelia Street West, Unit A3. Call 613-523-5143 to register or book online: www.serenityrenewal.ca Youth Darts, every Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., ages 5-18, Legion Br 95.

Station Theatre gears up for 'The Chalk Garden' Although it premièred a good halfcentury ago on Broadway, Enid Bagnold’s The Chalk Garden, still captivates audiences with its dark comedy, subtle wit and mysterious characters.

Having all the earmarks of a classic thriller, seasoned director Lynda Daniluk assures audiencegoers they won’t agree on what happens at the end of the play. Watch the disturbed granddaughter who lights fires pander to her grandmother who dotes on her; wonder why the silent governess shies away from meeting the venerable old judge, and ask why a dying butler rules the roost.

Daniluk says members of the audience will have to pay close attention to get the ‘real’ story. And what is that story?

Critic Charles Spencer sums it up as combining “tart wit with a moving understanding that damaged lives can sometimes be repaired.”

Although some call it a comedy, others say it’s a drama; audiences will react both ways to the fast, sometimes scathing, often pointed and full of misunderstanding dialogue.

The grandmother, Mrs. St. Maugham, is played by Sue Parsons.

The old lady gardens long hours in the chalky earth outside her grandly dilapidated manor — but nothing grows. When the taciturn governess, Miss Madrigal, played by Krista Duff arrives, not only does she bring a secretive background but also a wealth of knowledge on how to grow flowers in a chalk garden. Where did that knowledge come from?

Rich Croteau plays Maitland, the

surly, cranky downstairs butler, and Lise Nelson takes on two small roles — the little lady and the nurse.

As the play progresses, Miss Madrigal tentatively sets to work on 16-year-old Laurel (Grace Lee) and when Laurel’s mother, Olivia (Katharine Coleman) — married, divorced, remarried and pregnant — returns, announcing she is taking her daughter back, things get knotty. It’s the Judge’s (Terry Watkiss) realization that brings the situation to the fore.

Take note. In this play it’s the underlying currents and the background intrigue that lead the rich and deep characters through the story’s twists and turns to the surprising ending.

Audiences will find it compelling and think about it long after it’s over.

Daniluk says she’s chosen “a wonderful cast and crew; often the crew don’t get enough credit but they’re the ones who perform the magic of putting things together and making things happen.”

Before The Chalk Garden opens April 28 (and runs to May 7), plan to see the 7 p.m. showing of Lion the evening of April 21 or 22 starring Dev Patel and Nicole Kidman, a dramatic film of memories and love.

Tickets for The Chalk Garden are on sale now and are available at Special Greetings, 8 Russell St. E., Smiths Falls (cash only), smithsfallstheatre. com (PayPal/Visa/MasterCard), by phone at 613-283-0300 (Visa/MasterCard), or at the door, if available, a half-hour before performance (cash only). Find the theatre at 53 Victoria Ave., Smiths Falls.

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Stone Fence Theatre helps raise more than $21,000 for local health care Throughout last fall and into January, Stone Fence Theatre hit the road on a musical tour raising money for local health care. The totals are in and they look healthy. In total, the 10 performances of High Times at the Heart Institute raised $21,379 for a number of local hospitals and the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.

The musical, a comedy about aging heart patients and health care, was performed in Eganville, Renfrew, Barry’s Bay, Deep River, Pembroke, Almonte and Ottawa. Each performance was a partnership with the local hospital foundations, with their staff and

volunteers participating in ticket sales and promotion, production details and additional fundraising such as 50/50 draws and concessions. In several communities, local doctors also made cameo appearances. Two shows in Eganville and a gala dinner in Ottawa raised $6,575 directly for the Heart Institute.

This week, playwright and producer Ish Theilheimer met with the directors of those hospital partners to celebrate and discuss possibilities for future partnerships.

“We were so pleased with the results of this initiative, I’m hopeful we can do something similar again. We

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The hospital foundation staff that met in Eganville were Toni Lavigne-Conway of St. Frances Valley Healthcare, Hannah MacMillan of Renfrew Victoria Hospital, Ashley Pardy of Deep River District Hospital, Alan Roberts of Almonte General Hospital, and Nancy Warren of Pembroke Regional Hospital. David Rattray, who brought the show

to Ottawa through his involvement with the board of the Heart Institute, was unable to attend.

“I’m very thankful to the hospitals for welcoming us and the staff who helped with all kinds of details,” said Theilheimer. “I’m also very thankful to our hard-working artists and crew, who deserve a lot of thanks.

Touring is a lot of work for them.”

Chantal Elie-Sernoskie directed the show,

which featured John Haslam, Fran Pinkerton, Shirley Hill, Lesley Sneddon, Peter Brown (also on keys), Evan Burgess (also on guitar), and Theilheimer on percussion.

While cast and crew of Stone Fence Theatre are hard at work rehearsing a new show for this summer, Theilheimer hopes this isn’t the last folks will see of High Times at the Heart Institute.

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Enjoy the music but soak up Nashville’s history In February my wife Kathleen and I embarked on a short getaway to Nashville in an effort to escape the most persistent winter we’ve ever experienced here.

Our enjoyable week in the southeastern United States couldn’t have been better weather-wise. Nashville set two all-time daily temperature highs while we were in the country music capital. On Feb. 23 the mercury shot up to 79 F (26.1 Celsius) and the following day it was a gorgeous 81 F (27.2 C). Talk about reinvigorating!

Music City is booming these days. In fact we haven’t seen so many construction cranes in one place since a visit to Dublin, Ireland in 2006 during the days of the so-called “Celtic Tiger.”

While the economic boom in the Republic of Ireland fizzled and has struggled to regain form, Nashville is currently experiencing a major economic upswing.

As I wrote in a previous column, Nashville is about much more than country music.

When it comes to economic drivers the music industry is third on the list, producing some $10 billion (US) in revenue annually. Leading the way is medicine which, as Canadians know, is a business south of the border. The many hospitals and medical facilities in Nashville generate nearly $40 billion annually. Vanderbilt University Medical Center alone has a staff of 24,000. Tourism and entertainment (hotels, restaurants etc.) is a distant second in terms of Nashville money makers at approximately $20 B per year.

Nashville isn’t just a tourist destination. On average 85 people a day move to Nashville. Yes, that’s every day of the year! Estimates are that Nashville and its burgeoning suburbs will double their current population (estimated at 1.8 million people) in

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just seven years. During this visit we stayed in downtown Nashville which proved to be outstanding.

It’s easy to get around and by American standards Nashville is a very safe city.

We had a great time experiencing Nashville’s non-stop music scene. But when we weren’t in the honky-tonks we turned our attention to our favourite pursuit, history.

Nashville is the Tennessee state capital and that means there is a lot of history attached to the place. Tennessee was the last state to secede from the union, early in American Civil War (1861-1865) and the first to return. The battles that ultimately destroyed the Confederate Army of Tennessee were fought in nearby Franklin on Nov. 30, 1864 and two weeks later in Nashville.

On the final full day of our visit Kathy and I embarked on a tour of two Nashville-area plantations which of course were at the heart of the upheaval that sparked the Civil War in the first place.

Impressive mansion Belle Meade Plantation, located in the Nashville suburb which bears its name, is definitely worth a visit. All but 10 acres of the former plantation property has long since been sold for development.

Today the striking mansion (circa 1820) is within easy viewing distance of modern homes and apartments which definitely affects the atmosphere. You don’t feel you are on a former southern plantation — until you tour the house and its various outbuild-

ings that is. Once inside you can easily picture what life must have been like for the wealthy Harding family that owned and operated the once sprawling (5,400 acres) agricultural enterprise.

We were intrigued by the family tree which has a major connection to the Carnton Plantation in Franklin, a place we are very familiar with due to our Carleton Place sister city committee connection. Carleton Place and Franklin have been twinned for 12 years.

Elizabeth McGavock (18191867) married into the Harding family the longtime owners of Belle Meade Plantation. She was the second wife of William Giles Harding who inherited the property from his father John. Elizabeth was the daughter of Randal McGavock, a former mayor of Nashville and owner of Carnton Plantation.

Among the 10 preserved structures at Belle Meade is the original log cabin (circa 1790) purchased by John Harding in 1807.

Visitors can also view a restored slave cabin. At the end of the Civil War 136 enslaved men, women and children at Belle Meade farm gained their freedom.

Another structure, maintained as a memorial to the Harding’s, is the former family mausoleum. Following their sale of the farm in 1906 the remains of 24 deceased family members were relocated to Mount Olivet Cemetery in Nashville.

There is also a large carriage house and stable on the property part of which houses the visitor centre. Following a current trend much of the sprawling structure is now rented out for special events including weddings.

In 2007 the association which runs Belle Meade as a museum added a winery where visitors can sample Tennessee red and

white wines made from a native southern grape called muscadine.

In closing, here are a few interesting facts about Belle Meade and its original owners.

William Giles Harding was a major supporter of the southern cause and donated $500,000 (a huge sum at the time) to the Confederate Army. In 1862 he was arrested by federal troops and spent six months in prison at Fort Mackinac, in northern Michigan, before being released.

Belle Meade mansion served as Confederate headquarters during the Battle of Nashville and there was a skirmish on the front lawn in December 1864.

If you look closely you can still see bullet marks in the stone columns.

Belle Meade was also a stud farm and home to both Bonnie Scotland (his portrait is in the ground floor parlour of the house) and Enquirer whose bloodlines dominate American Thoroughbred racing to this day.

Among those who boarded horses at Belle Meade was Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States. Kathy and I toured Jackson’s nearby plantation, The Hermitage, the same day we visited Belle Meade.

I will provide some details about that intriguing visit next week.

Past columns online Last week’s followup column on the Vimy centennial did not run in the paper due to space considerations. However, it and all of my articles are available online. You can find them by going to any search engine and inputting “Jeff Maguire’s columns.”

My file at InsideOttawaValley. com should be easily accessible to you.

If you have a comment or question for Jeff Maguire he can be reached by email at: jeffrey. maguire@rogers.com

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SOCIAL NOTES Please join us for our 50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Faye and Lyle Campbell April 29, 2017 8:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.

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HAPPY 50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Wayne and Virginia Steele April 21st, 2017 Your love and dedication to one another is beautiful and inspiring to all!

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THANK YOU To my co-workers, friends, neighbors, family & area businesses The words “thank you” fall massively short of what I feel in my heart for the outpouring of support shown to myself and my family at the benefit night held in my honour. I (we) have been so blessed by so many generous contributions and offers of support in this difficult time. There were also many people who worked hard behind the scenes to make the evening a huge success! All of you came together to show just how amazing and magnificent a community of love and support can be! I (we) thank each and everyone of you from the bottom of my (our) heart.

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The family of the late Bert Lowry would like to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to all our neighbours, friends and family for their kindness and help after Dad’s passing.

A special thanks to the staff at the Carleton Place Terrace Retirement Home where Dad felt truly comfortable and at home while living there; to the very competent and caring doctors, nurses and support staff of the Medical Surgical Ward and the Rosamond Wing at the Almonte General Hospital for making Dad’s last months as comfortable as possible; to the staff at Barkers Funeral Home for being so accommodating as well as to Rev. Barry Carr for spiritual guidance, Susan McCuan-Harron for musical leadership and the ladies of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church for the luncheon following the funeral service. Your kindness and support will never be forgotten.

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Gordon Barrie is turning 90 Come help him celebrate Saturday April 22, 2017 2:00p.m. – 6:30p.m.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAROLYNE KENNEDY & JACK GEMMILL April 26, 2017 & April 21, 2017 An Irish Birthday Blessing: May you live a long life Full of gladness and health With a pocket full of gold As the least of your wealth May the dreams you hold dearest Be those which come true May the Kindness you spread, Keep returning to you.

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We would like to express our deepest gratitude and appreciation to our extended family members, friends and colleagues for all the acts of kindness that have been bestowed upon us during our time of sorrow. The wonderful flowers, donations made to the Almonte Hospital, the beautiful cards and visits that brought warm words of sympathy which helped to bring us comfort with the recent passing of a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Daisy Comerford. We want to Thank Reverend Rod Bennett for his spiritual support and in officiating such a lovely service.

To Gambles Funeral Home for their professional service and diligence in all aspects of this difficult process ensuring Daisy’s wishes were met. To the Almonte Fire Department for their walk showing such kindness and respect and finally to the Almonte Civitan Club for providing a lovely lunch which was enjoyed by all.

A very heartfelt Thank You to all the Doctors, Nurses, Ambulance Attendants and PSW’s that provided wonderful care and support over the years. A special Thank You to the staff at the Almonte Rosamond Wing who made Daisy’s last few months comfortable. There were many enjoyable moments that created special friendships. We are reminded that time will ease the pain while her memories will keep our hearts warm with love; so until we are all together again rest in peace Dear one.

Forever grateful the Comerford family

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Raymond (Ray) Anthony Doiron

June 5, 1925 – April 11, 2017 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Dad, Raymond (Ray) Anthony Doiron. Ray will be forever missed by his children Raymond and Debbie (Bob), his grandchildren Patrick, Andrea and Amanda and their spouses and by his six great-grandchildren, Justin, Jack, Mary, Flora, Patricia and Aodhan.

Sadly missed by his sisters-in-law Joan and Dorothy and his brother-in-law John and his many nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by his brother Ken (Joan) and sister Shirley (Bill). Ray graduated from the University of Toronto; School of Engineering in June, 1952 and shortly after married the love of his life, Fran (Frances Edith Hetherington, deceased).

They were married for 59 wonderful years. Dad passed away peacefully with family at his side in the early morning hours of Tuesday April 11, 2017 at the Perth hospital. Ret’d Major (Squadron Leader) Royal Canadian Air Force, serving his country for 30 years. Upon retirement from the Air Force, Ray spent 16 years as Director of Engineering, Boeing of Canada, (Arnprior Division).

At the time of Ray’s passing, he was a resident of Perth, Ontario but had been a long time resident of Ottawa, Ontario, residing with his family in Manor Park over a period of 56 years. Dad spent many wonderful years with his family and friends, seasonally residing at Gulf Lakes Estates, Bradenton, Florida and at their summer residence on Dalhousie Lake, Ontario. Many thanks to the caring and compassionate staff of CCAC South East, Lanark Lodge and the Perth Hospital. Service and interment will be held at a future date at the National Military Cemetery, Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario. Family and friends will be welcome to attend to share their memories of Ray. In remembrance of Ray, memorial donations are requested to the Lanark Lodge Memorial Fund, 115 Christie Lake Road, Perth ON K7H 3C6. Arrangements are in the care of Blair & Son Funeral Directors, Perth.

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

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BENDA Derrick

It is with heavy hearts, that the family of Derrick Kevin Benda, announce his unexpected passing at Smiths Falls on April 5th, 2017. Derrick was the loving husband and best friend of Lori (McLean), loving and devoted father of Taylor and Sara Benda. He will be sadly missed by his mother, Helen Benda (Jim Jenkins), his brother, James Benda and his nephews Max and Manny Benda.

Fondly remembered by his in-laws, Peter and Elaine McLean, his brother-in-law Jason McLean (Angela) and nephews, Jacob and Nate McLean. Predeceased by his cherished father, Aribert Benda.

A gathering of memories for family and friends will be held at the Smiths Falls Golf and Country Club on April 22nd, 2017 from 1 to 4p.m. Please honour Derrick’s memory with a random act of kindness or by making a donation to a charity of your choice.

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Grace Theresa (nee Bourdeau)

In her 89th year, at Providence Manor, Kingston, ON, Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017. Mom was born in Renfrew, Ontario on June 26, 1928 to beloved parents George (1981) and Claire (nee Leblanc) (1995) Bourdeau.

Mom was predeceased by her loving husband Gordon Knapp (March 4, 1993), whom she married on August 18, 1947 in Smiths Falls, ON where she lived and raised her family until moving to Kingston in 1997. Predeceased by her motherin-law and father-in-law, Don and Elsie Bedore, foster parents of her husband Gordon. Also predeceased by her sister Doreen (Laurie) Drisdelle of Ottawa, as well as brothers-in-law Gerry (Marjorie) Knapp, Robert (Mary) Knapp and Hugh (Florence) Knapp. Predeceased by special friend Gerald Donovan in 2010. She was the loving and loved mother of daughter Linda (Bob) Gallipeau, sons Robert (Heather) Knapp, and James (Trudy) Knapp.

Very proud and loving grandmother of Christopher Gallipeau, Adam and Michael Rayner, Ann, Stephanie, Jennifer, Leanne, and Dylan Knapp, and great-grandmother of Nolan. Also nieces and nephews Faye MacLeod, Allan Drisdelle, Claire Blais, Peter Drisdelle, all in Ontario, and Jeff Knapp in Nova Scotia. She will be greatly missed by her best friend on Sydenham 5 at Providence Manor, Lorene Lukashol.

Special thanks to all the wonderful and caring staff and volunteers at Providence Manor. Cremation has taken place. Our family will greet family and friends at the entrance of St. Paul The Apostle Roman Catholic Church, 1111 Taylor Kidd Blvd., on Friday, April 21, 2017 from 10:00am to 10:50am with Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am. Reception to follow in the Church Hall immediately following the Mass. Inurnment will be beside her husband, Gordon in St. Francis de Sales Catholic Cemetery, Smiths Falls, ON. As expressions of sympathy, memorial contributions in Grace’s memory may be made to UHKF (Providence Manor Redevelopment). www.jamesreidfuneralhome.com

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Baas antonius Theodorus “antoon” Passed away peacefully with family at his side on April 16, 2017 at the age of 84; in the Almonte General Hospital. antoon, Born in Holland and immigrated to Canada in May of 1959.

Dear husband to Maria (nee Meijer) for 57 years. Proud father to Annette (Pierre), Bart (Fran), C.J. (Valerie), Geraldine (Tom), Marianne (Len), also cherished Opa to Brian, Eric, Amber, Carolyn, Matthew, the late Alysha, Dylan, Kyler, Kayleigh and Ethan.

Friends were received at the C. R. GaMBLE FUNERaL HOME & CHaPEL INC. 127 Church St., Almonte, ON 613-256-3313 on Thursday, April 20, 2017 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. Funeral Mass to be held in the Holy Name of Mary Catholic Parish (134 Bridge St., Almonte, ON.) on Friday, April 21, 2017 at 11am. Reception to follow at Orchard View by the Mississippi. (219 Paterson St., Almonte, ON. Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

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Reverend Louis “Albert”

Peacefully with his loving wife of 62 years and his four daughters by his side at the Smiths Falls Hospital on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Doreen (nee Minshull). Loving father of Susan (Allen Johnson), Wendy (Joe Publow), Shelley (late Randy DeGrace) and Lori (Dan McKenney). Cherished grandfather of Rebecca (Jason Haughian), Luke Johnson (Melanie), Amanda DeGraceSmith (Adam), Joey Publow (Tiffany), Bryn Johnson (Natalie), Dave McKenney (Jessi), Kate (Chris Cholewa), Chris McKenney, and the late Daniel DeGrace. Proud Poppy of Owen, Julia, Dominic, Isabella, Ethan, Rhiannon, Lily, Presley and Chloe. Dear Brother-in-law of Barb Atkins (Mac), Marlene McLean (Stewart), Dorothy (late Bob Minshull) and Donna (late Stan Minshull). Predeceased by his parents Roy and Annie Hoppins, his brothers Bill Hoppins and Jim Hoppins (Lynn) and his brother-in-law Larry (Joyce). Sadly missed by his many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Fondly remembered by his surrogate family; the doctors, nurses and staff of the second floor of the Smiths Falls Hospital. Friends were invited to visit with the family at Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls, on Thursday, April 13, 2017 6-8 pm, and again on Friday, April 14, 2017 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. A Masonic Service was held on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 5:30pm. A Funeral Service was held at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, Smiths Falls, on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at 11 o’clock. As expressions of sympathy, donations to C.H.E.O. would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca

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McClintoCk Derek Robert

Derek passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at home with family by his side. He was a good man, lead a good life and showed valiant strength in his fight against leukemia. Known as Daddy to Cole and Kallie, as well as Coach and #1 Fan. Best friend to his wife Paula, Son to Hilda Stone and the late Robert McClintock, Stepson to Charlie Stone, Brother to Jeanette, Uncle D to Breanne, and valued member of the Kargus family. Affectionately known as Dman, Big D or simply D to his many lifelong friends in Kemptville and Ottawa.

He had a successful career in the video production industry sharing his passion and professionalism with a roster of impressive clients. Derek cherished his family and together they enjoyed hockey season, garage sale season, and camping season. With Pepsi in hand, he shared many laughs and was ever loving and helpful to all those who had the pleasure of knowing him. A service is planned for 11 am Friday, April 21st at the North Grenville Community Church, Kemptville.

Friends and family are invited to share in a Celebration of Life at Lone Star (Lemieux Street) from 3 pm to 7 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family is suggesting donations to the Ottawa Hospital Foundation or stustrong.ca.

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John Edward

Proud Canadian Pacific Railway Conductor for over 37 years Peacefully with his family by his side at the Smiths Falls Hospital on Thursday, April 6, 2017 in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Iris (nee Brooks) for over 65 wonderful years. Loving father of Brenda (Graeme Haggett) and Mark Taylor (Wendy).

Cherished Grandfather of Leah Haggett (Garry Craig), Luke Haggett (Lee-Anne), Natasha Taylor and Nicholas Taylor (Megan). Honorary grandfather of Melissa Seepersad and Luke Morrow. Treasured great-grandfather of Madison, Jackson, Kayte, Priscilla, Maelle, Charlee, Malakai and Clementine. Predeceased by his parents Eddie and Eady (nee Johnston) and by his siblings; Robert Taylor, Irene Kerr, and Richard Taylor. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Friends were invited to visit with the family at Lannin Funeral Home on Sunday, April 9, 2017 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. A Funeral Service was held at the Free Methodist Church, Smiths Falls, on Monday, April 10, 2017 at 11 o’clock.

Interment followed at Hillcrest Cemetery.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to C.N.I.B. or the Free Methodist Church, Smiths Falls would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca.

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Runnells, Cheryl 1945 – 2017

It is with deeply saddened hearts that we announce the passing of Cheryl Runnells on Friday, April 14, 2017. Cheryl passed away in hospital with her loving husband, best friend and true love, Vern at her side. Cheryl will be missed by her father Ian Walker, her brother Robert (Emily) Walker, her sister Laurie (Steve) Rogers and Miles (Susie) Walker, nieces and nephews, Ian Paul, Ingrid, Brett and TJ, young Miles as well as great nieces Gracie and Emmalynn. Cheryl will also be very sadly missed by their adopted family, Ying & Tu Tu, Ching (Louise) Mac and Sudan (Mark) Cashin and special grandchildren Kyle, Adam, Jake and Shane.

For those wishing, donations may be made to the Lanark Alzheimer Society.

Condolences and tributes may be made on the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home website at www. barkerfh.com and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Further announcements regarding Cheryl’s celebration of life will be made on the Barker Funeral Home website. www.barkerfh.com

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Edwards Ralph William Edwards

March 31, 1919 - April 9, 2017 Ralph, Captain, Royal Canadian Navy (Ret’d) passed away in his 99th year.

Survived by his much loved wife of 73 years, Patricia, (nee Campbell), sons Ronald, Douglas and Brian, 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Ralph joined the Royal Canadian Navy in September 1939, retiring in 1972. During WW11 he was principally at sea which included service the English Channel, the North Sea and troop evacuation from Northern France in the spring of 1940.

An extended period of North Atlantic convoy duty followed. Peacetime service at sea was in aircraft carriers, cruisers and destroyers, including HMCS Haida in Korean waters. Shore appointments were in HMC Dockyards, Naval Headquarters in Technical and Personnel Branches and Training Command Headquarters in Winnipeg. Following cremation the remains will rest in the family plot, Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

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Shelly Lorena Mae (née Conboy) Shelly Lorena passed away with her family by her side in hospital, Perth, on Easter Sunday, April 16th, 2017.

Lorena Shelly, of Perth was in her 75th year and was predeceased by Ralph Hermer, her devoted companion, and by her parents Russell and Edna Mae Conboy. Cherished mother to Brian (Betty), of Bracebridge, and loving grandmother to Ryan, Candace (James) and Cole, and much loved great-grandmother to Austin. Lorena will be sadly missed by her siblings, Mervin (Sylvia), of Balderson, June (Archie) Ferguson, of McDonalds Corners, and Eber (Aileen), of Perth, as well as several nieces and nephews. Lorena will be missed by her many friends throughout the years, and her associates from the Ottawa Valley Horse Drawing Association, whose friendships Lorena treasured while she devoted her time to her position as secretary-treasurer. Lorena will be sadly missed by her loving pets, Misty, Baby Doll, and Foxy.

Visitation took place on Tuesday, April 18th, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the O’DACRE FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 15 Victoria Street, Perth. Funeral Service was held in the funeral home Chapel on Wednesday, April 19th at 11:00 a.m. Interment, Zealand United Church Cemetery, Oso Township. For those wishing, donations in memory of Lorena can be made to Lupus Ontario or the Canadian Diabetes Association, Ottawa Chapter.

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Keith passed away in hospital in Perth on Sunday April 16, 2017 at the age of 60 years. He was the loved husband of Janet (Fournier) Storie and cherished father of Shane (Jackelyn) and adored Poppa Keith of Liam and Clare.

Keith was predeceased by his parents Wallace and Annie (MacLean) Storie and his sisters Eunice Munroe and Marlene (late Douglas) Cordick. He will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by his siblings John (Grace) Storie, Lorna (Sandy) Deachman, Sharon Cooper (Earl Donaldson), Donnie (late Judy) Storie, Rayburn Storie (Darlene), Rodney Storie (Denise), his brothers-inlaw Gary Munroe, Ken (Gail) Fournier, Keith (Sally) Fournier, many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Wednesday April 19th, 2017 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday at 10:30 A.M. followed by a reception in the Blair & Son Family Centre. In remembrance of Keith, contributions to the Wheels of Hope, Drivers Support Program would be appreciated.

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

Bill Bowes

Bill passed away peacefully in hospital, Smiths Falls on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at the age of 68. Beloved husband for over 43 years of Susan (Cox) Bowes.

Loved father of Sarah (Gavin) Christie, Erin (George) Tsarouhas, Adam (Beth) Bowes and John (Alanna) Bowes. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Charlotte, Brett, Billy, Evie, Aubree and Leah. Dear brother of Allan Bowes. Predeceased by his parents Leonard and Cecilia Bowes. Fondly remembered by his extended family and many good friends. Family and friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 112 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Francis de Sales Church, 17 Elmsley St. N., Smiths Falls on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Interment followed at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery.

In memory of Bill, contributions to the Irving Greenberg Family Cancer Centre (Ottawa Hospital Foundation) would be appreciated.

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

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SMITHSON Beverley Unexpectedly, with her family at her side in the Ottawa Civic Hospital on Saturday, April 15, 2017.

Beverley “Bev” Smithson of Almonte, age 66 years.

Dearly loved daughter of the late Jack “JC” Smithson and his wife the late Rachel Gilmour. Especially loved and remembered by her brother Robert “Bob” (Margaret) and her nephew Bradley (Marielle) and her nieces, Breanne and Jaclyn. Great grand aunt of Charleigh. Also survived by her uncle Wayne (Doreen) Gilmour.

Friends were received at the C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL INC. 127 Church St., Almonte, ON 613-256-3313 to share memories on Wednesday, April 19 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM and where a complete Service including committal will be held in the Gamble Chapel on Thursday, April 20 at 11 AM. Cremation to follow.

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RICH NORBERT MAGNUS (Bert) August 25, 1936 – April 16, 2017 Husband, father, grandfather– survived by wife Jackie; sons Jordan and Gregor; grandchildren, Jordan-Anne and Sierra, Alexa and Lucas. Geography and Spec Ed teacher, Ottawa board of Education 1971-1995. ESL teacher, Korea, 2001–2002. World traveller —every continent and ocean. Craftsman–stained glass, woodworking, gardening. Sports enthusiast. Funeral arrangements and internment in Formosa, Ontario. In memory donations, Almonte General Hospital.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL INC. 127 Church St., Almonte, ON 613-256-3313 Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

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Mervyn Willard

Passed away peacefully at the Brockville General Hospital on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at the age of 83 years. Mervyn was born in Oxford Station on January 13, 1934 to Willard and Mildred Earl.

He worked for TD Bank and Guardsman Insurance prior to his retirement. Some of his hobbies included golf, badminton, bowling, gardening, traveling, and boating on the St. Lawrence River. Mervyn was also a private pilot and belonged to the Kinsmen Club. He is survived by his loving wife Nancy (Stayner) Earl and his cherished daughter Lynda. He will be fondly remembered by his brothers Allan (Ruth, Gordon (Rhoda) and Winston (Wendy) and by his sister Jean (Eldon) Thompson. He was predeceased by his son David Earl. Special thanks to our dear friends Keith and Bernice Watson for all their support. Family and friends were invited to pay their respects at Irvine Funeral Home and Chapel, 4 James Street East, Brockville on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 from 6-8pm. A ceremony celebrating Mervyn’s life was held on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 11 am. The memorial service and scripture reading was officiated by Tom Watson, and Keith Watson reflected on Merv’s life by reading “High Flight”, followed by interment at Oakland Cemetery.

We would like to thank the nurses and Dr. Stein at BGH ICU for the care they gave Mervyn. Also, would like to thank our family and friends for all their continued support during this time. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society will be gratefully acknowledged.

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MURPHY, Bill Ret. Sgt. RCAF

April 19, 1935 – April 11, 2017 Peacefully at The Grove Nursing Home, Arnprior on Tuesday morning; Bill Murphy passed away just 8 days shy of his 82nd birthday. Beloved husband for almost 58 years of Gertrude (nee Fitzgerald). Dearly loved “Dad” of Laureen Redman (Jerry) of Kelowna, B.C. and Michael of Ottawa. Predeceased by a son, Paul (Melissa of Lanark) in 2012.

Cherished “Grandpa Willie” of Madison and Lesly. Dear brother of Arnold (late Mary) of Sarnia; Gerald (Carol) of Kingston; Ray (Lorraine) of Lindsay; Earl (late Joan) of Kensington, P.E.I.; Mark (Edna) and Helen Smith (G.N.), both of Georgetown, P.E.I. and Louise Lundin (late C.B.) of Texas. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Bill’s family received friends during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Saturday morning, April 15th from 9 a.m. until time of service in the Pilon Family Chapel at 11 o’clock. Interment Malloch Road Cemetery. In memory of Bill, please consider a donation to Arnprior Regional Health or the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County.

Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

Jenny passed away in hospital, Ottawa surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at the age of 71. Beloved wife of the late Milford Green.

Much loved and respected mother of Chloe (Richard) Wilcox, Wesley Coughlin, Brenda Coughlin, Tina (Serge) Matte and Wayne (Kelly) Green. Dear sister of Symond Rombough and Angela Wiseman. Predeceased by her son Louis Coughlin, brothers Jim, Victor and Peter Dupuis and her parents James Kenneth Dupuis and Pansy Edith (Bedor) Dupuis.

Sadly missed by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and many good friends.

Family and friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 112 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls on Wednesday April 19, 2017 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral service in celebration of Jenny’s life will take place at The Salvation Army Church 251 Brockville St., Smiths Falls on Thursday April 20, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Interment, Wolford Cemetery at a later date. In memory of Jenny, contributions to The Salvation Army Mississippi - Rideau Lakes Corps, Smiths Falls or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.

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Joan

1933 - 2017 Joan was born in Smith’s Falls and was a longtime resident of Barrie, ON. She passed away peacefully on April 15, 2017 after a short battle with cancer. She was predeceased by her husband David and survived by her sons Richard and John, grandchildren Stephanie (Ryan), Jesse, Stephen and Abbey and greatgrandchildren Kolton and Piper. She is remembered fondly by her immediate family, numerous nieces and nephews and cherished friends. At the request of Joan, no service will take place.

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Boal

Peacefully, at the Kemptville District Hospital on Sunday, April 9, 2017, aged 55 years. Much loved mother of Natalie and Rebecca Boal. Loving daughter of Eleanor Bruton (née Arcand) and the late Donald Bruton. Beloved sister of Gary Bruton (Jen). Will be sadly missed by her aunts and uncles. A Private Service will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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STINSON, Kevin April 23, 2012 In memory of a loving son Kevin.

Time slips by but the memories stay Quietly remembered every day.

Deep in our hearts your memory is kept, To love and cherish and never forget.

Always remembered by Judy and Family

Jamie Quattrocchi June 4, 1989 - April 22, 2015 May the winds of HEAVEN blow softly in your ear Whispering how much we LOVE yOu and wish you were here.

Brittany, Jim, Caroline, Jessica, Jeremy and Jeanna

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PHILLIPS – In loving memory of my husband Doug, who passed away April 21, 2016.

Time slips by But memories stay Quietly remembered everyday Deep in my heart Our memories are kept To love and cherish And never forget.

Always loved and Sadly missed Jan and Family

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BURKHARDT - In loving memory of Steven, who passed away April 28, 2010.

His memory is as dear today As the hour he passed away.

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LEWIS Kathleen May July 27, 1924 – April 24, 2015 In loving memory of our mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

Our lives go on without you, But nothing is the same, We have to hide our heartaches, When someone speaks your name.

Sad are the hearts that love you, Silent the tears that fall, Living our lives without you, Is the hardest part of all.

You did so many things for us, Your heart was kind and true, And when we needed someone, We could always count on you.

The special years will not return, When we were all together, But with the love within our hearts, You will walk with us forever.

– Your loving family

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COYLES - Elmer Nicholas, in loving memory of a dear father and grandfather who passed away April 18, 1993.

You held our hand when we were small You caught us when we fell, The hero of our childhood And of latter years as well.

Every time we think of you Our hearts just fill with pride, And though we’ll always miss you, Dad We know you’re by our side.

Loved and remembered always, All your family

COYLES - In loving memory of a dear husband, Elmer Nicholas, who passed away April 18, 1993.

I miss him when I need a friend, On him I always could depend He cheered by way, He soothed my pain, God grant some day we’ll meet again.

My lips cannot say how I loved him My heart cannot tell what to say, God alone knows how I miss him, In my home that is lonesome today.

A beautiful memory dearer than gold, Of a husband whose worth can never be told, Alone and unseen he stands by my side, and whispers, “don’t grieve dear, death cannot divide.”

Loved and missed always, Jean

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Smart, terrance (terry) – Husband of Shirley (nee McGrath), father of James (Angie) and (the late) Tommy Smart, loving Grandpa to Beren and Greyson When you’re going through your day, And you have me on your mind, I’m walking in your footsteps, Only half a step behind, So please don’t be unhappy, Just because I’m out of sight, Remember that I’m with you, Every morning, noon and night.

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DAROU, Joan May 28, 1931 – April 23, 1997 In loving memory of our Mom and Grandma.

As time unfolds another year Memories keep you ever near.

And when old times we do recall It’s then we miss you most of all.

Always in our memories, Love, Your Family

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RODFORD, Gordon – In loving memory of my husband, father, grand-father and greatgrandfather who passed away April 21, 2012.

GOD’S GARDEN God looked around His garden And He found an empty place, He then looked down upon this Earth, and saw your tired face.

He put His arms around you and Lifted you to rest God’s garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best.

He knew that you were suffering, He knew you were in pain.

He knew that you would never Get well on earth again.

He saw the road was getting rough, And the hills were hard to climb.

So He closed your weary eyelids, And whispered “Peace be thine.”

It broke our hearts to lose you, But you didn’t go alone, For part of us went with you, The day God called you home.

Forever remembered by Wife Bernice Children, Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren and your good pal Coco

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Betty Jean Kindellan November 8, 1920-April 20, 1992 25th Anniversary Think of you often, Mom, remembering what a beautiful person you were. How proud you would be today of your family, especially your dear grandchildren, Mark, Ryan, Michael, Jessica, Megan, their spouses and children.

Your great grandchildren now number ninefrom 14 years to 5 years.

“I did the best while I was here, now I am moving on, to reunite with loved ones, who before me have gone.

To my dear and precious family who gave me so much pleasure, may many happy memories be yours alone to treasure.

The passing of a loved one should not sorrow bring, it’s just another step in the natural order of things.

Don’t cry or sigh or weep or mourn.

I’m off on a big adventure like the day that I was born” Betty Kindellan With love, Your family Shirley Dennis and Carolyn Barbara and Roger Joan and Bud David Grandchildren and Families

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BUFFAM – In memory of a loving Husband, Dad and Grandpa. William J. (Bill) Buffam, April 17, 2010.

Every day no matter where, Deep in our hearts you are always there, Forget you we never will You left a place no one can fill.

Lovingly remembered Grace, Derick, Annette, Patricia, Guy, Anita, Jamie and your six Grandchildren

OBST, Wanda - In memory of a dear, fun and loving sister and aunt, who was taken tragically in a car accident, April 23, 2003.

Time passes… our grief remains…

You can shed tears that she is gone or you can smile because she has lived.

You can close your eyes and pray that she’ll come back, or you can open your eyes and see all she’s left.

Your heart can be empty because you cannot see her, or you can be full of the love you shared.

You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday, or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.

You can remember her and only that she’s gone, or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.

You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back, or you can do what she’d want; Smile, open your eyes, love and go on.

Forever in our hearts…

Deb, Doug and Erin

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EMON, Keith - In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather, who passed away, April 24, 2002.

Fond are the ties that are broken, Dear is the one that is gone, In memory we shall keep him As long as the years roll on.

As we loved, him, so we miss him, In our memory he is dear Loved, remembered, longed for always, Bringing many a silent tear.

“In silence we remember”.

Always remembered John & family Mona & family

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MURPHY, Stacey Lee In loving memory of our daughter, sister, aunt, Passed too soon, 25 years ago, at the age of 12 February 14, 1980 – April 25, 1992 You are always in our thoughts We still talk about you as if you were here, Memory drifts to scenes long past, Time rolls on but memories last sunshine passes, shadows fall Love’s remembrance outlasts all.

Always loved and never forgotten Family and Friends Love us

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Kinch, cecil W. – In memory of a dear Father, Father-in-law, Grandfather and Great Grandfather, who passed away April 22, 2013.

How splendid it would be, If you were here to share it with your family.

But God had other celebrations in mind, For you today.

God thought they were important, So He took you away.

The memories are vivid, As the special day arrived.

And all our hearts and souls, Remember you with pride.

The loss of you still hurts us, But the memory lingers there.

In that space that feels so empty, That space that you still share.

The tears will flow, the heart will ache, In wishing you were here.

Oh, those memories… DAD There is no way to greet you, But there is no more pain to bear.

We love you Marilyn, Terry and Sherry, Brian and Marion and Families

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CRAWFORD, Fran – In loving memory of a dear wife, mother, and grandmother who passed away April 23, 2013.

Gone but not forgotten As time unfolds another year, Memories keep you ever near.

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In our hearts always Love Keith and Family

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QUATTROCCHI In Memory of Jamie Quattrocchi June 4, 1989 -April 22, 2015 In Our Hearts We thought of you with love today.

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We think of you in silence.

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God has him in His keeping, We have him in our hearts.

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PERSONALS ARE ALL YOUR FRIENDS married or with someone? We can help you find your life partner. MISTY RIVER INTRODUCTIONS is Ontario’s top matchmaker. CALL 613-257-3531, www.mistyriverintros.com.

CLASSIFIEDS Join Us For These One Day Tour Packages The Comedy Strippers Centrepointe Theatre (Ottawa) Saturday April 22 Only 2 tickets left! ..................................... $109.00 The Bodyguard, The Musical Ed Mirvish Theatre (Toronto) 2pm Wed. May 10 .................................................................. $159.00 Cirque du Soleil – Volta (Gatineau) 1:30 pm Sunday August 20 .................................................... $134.00 The Phantom of the Opera NAC (Ottawa) 2 pm Thursday October 19..................................................... $149.00 All packages include Coach Transportation (from Smiths Falls, Carleton Place & Perth) Excellent Theatre Seats and Dinner or Lunch (Taxes included in Price) To Book or for more info: Wayne or Kathie Ashby @ 613-267-3472 washby2832@gmail.com s r

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Perth Gun, Hunting & Sportsman Show

Wanted to buy, horses, colts and ponies, all types.

Contact Bob Perkins at 613-342-6030.

April 22 & 23, 2017

Perth Community Centre

2 Beckwith St., East

Dealership Name The Furnace Broker City, State 8109 Road 38, Godfrey, ON Phone Number 613-539-9073

Admission $6

Jeff 905-623-1778 VEHICLES

All Classic Edge outdoor wood furnaces adapt easily to new or existing heating systems. It’s important that your outdoor furnace and system be properly sized and installed. See your local dealer for more information.

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©2016 CentralFIREWOOD Boiler -- Ad NumberHUNTING 16-1501 SUPPLIES FOR SALE 2 Reclaimed, log cabins 4Sale - Dry hardwood, 22x30 & 16x20. Phone stored inside. Delivery & pickup options. Call Only 613-285-7363 613-257-5095 for details.

A COMPETITIVE PRICE ON STEEL ROOFING IN STOCK - 29ga, Various colours,soffit & fascia Windows: REBAR, skylight sheets, custom trim. barn/door track & trolleys.

Nails & Screws.

Storage Sheds. Come see us for a price. Levi Weber, 2126 Stone Rd., RR#2 Renfrew

5 Generations of firewood sales, all hardwood, cut and split. Stored inside.

613-253-8006.

Adding warmth to your life for over 25 years. Cut, split or log lengths. Delivered or picked up. Phone Greg Knops cell: 613-340-1045 613-658-3358 after 7pm

Best prices! Cedar, white Birch trees for sale. Call Firewood For Sale, cut & after 6 p.m. Jim split. Contact: Bell’s Machining 613-267-1965 613-258-3561.

Cedar pickets, rails, post & mill logs for sale,. Call or text 613-913-7958.

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

Craftsman, lawn tractor, 20 h.p., 42” cut. $550 o.b.o. 613-283-2670.

Ottawa Military Heritage Show

MOTORHOME, 1997 Triple E, 29’ Ford Chassis, 460 Engine F. E. 75921 klm, new rear tires, 4000 watt gen., new microwave, good condition in and out, H.D. Trailor hitch, well equiped, $11,900.

613-433-9817 Tires: 4 Michelin 17”, 4 Magnesium truck rims 17”, 1 Jeep tire rim 18”. Antique porch columns, cheap.

613-207-6364.

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

LAWN & GARDEN Gravely, Ariens and Husqvarna tractors and zero turns. Indoor showroom full. We pay the tax on all non-currant Gravely zero turns.

Service after sales since 1999. Free local delivery. Pete’s Lawn & Marine 613-267-7053.

Seedlings For Sale.

Ferguson Tree Nursery still has bareroot seedlings available for purchase…

Please call Maureen at 613-258-0110 ext. 225 or see our website for species availability.

Sat. April 29, 2017 8:30-2:30pm

Nepean Sportsplex, Ottawa. ON Peter 613-256-1105 (Free Appraisals)

FOR RENT

WANTED Wanted - furnace oil, will remove tank if possible.

Call 613-479-2870.

Wanted: Classic & Vintage

HUNTING SUPPLIES cars & trucks. Please call

Mark 613-360-2699.

Fresh “live” bullheads caught in local lakes. Bring Wanted for scrap: cars, your own container. Call trucks, vans and applianc613-273-6462. es. Phone 613-551-6698.

FOR RENT

2 Decaria Blvd., Perth Book your unit today!

This building has an elevator and 4 Wheelchair accessible units for 1, 2 and 3 bedroom suites. Prices range from $925/mo to $1195/mo plus hydro. Landlord pays for gas heat, water and sewer. Unit sizes are from 700-1100 square feet. Units come equipped with dishwasher, air conditioning, fridge and stove. Laundry facilities on every floor. Parking for 31 cars on site. Building is camera-monitored 24-7.

Call for more info 613-918-0145 ext. 505.

Sat. 9-4, Sun. 9-2

CentralBoiler.com

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BRAND NEW APARTMENT BUILDING AVAILABLE JULY 1, 2017

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FOR SALE

FOR RENT

2004 Dodge Grand Caravan, V6, Automatic, p.w., p.l. No rust, excellent condition. E-tested and Certified. $2,900.

613-284-9886 Smiths Falls.

VEHICLES

FINANCIAL / INCOME TAX The Only Way, Personal and Small Business Tax Preparation. Certified and Professional, prompt and efficient service. Patricia Hendry 613-200-0559 (home). Answering service available.

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R. Thomson Auto Sales * New Location 95 Dufferin Hwy 7 * Across from Tim Hortons, Perth

www.rthomsonauto.com

613-267-7484, cell 613-349-9418

New tractor parts for most makes, specializing in engine rebuild kits, 1000s of other parts, service manuals. Our 45th year.

16385 Telephone Road, Brighton. 613-475-1771 or 1-800-481-1353, www. diamondfarmtractorparts.com

TOM’S CUSTOM AIRLESS PAINTING

Specializing in roof barn & aluminum/ vinyl siding painting *30 years experience. *Screw nailing and roof repairs.

Insured and Bonded Free Estimates

(613)283-8475

WANTED TO RENT

613-769-6697.

Almonte/Carp area, Room for Rent in large house . Parking, TV, Internet, All inclusive. $700/month.

R e f e r e n c e s .

819-321-9397

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613-267-6146

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FOR RENT

HALL RENTAL HANLEY HALL

Carleton Place, 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home, with large lot in good neighborhood, $1200/mnth, heat & hydro extra. first and last required. fridge & stove included. 613-257-4627.

Smiths Falls Air conditioned

613-283-0220

Victoria Avenue, Smiths Falls, 2 bedroom, 2nd floor apartment, well maintained, private deck, heat included, available immediately, hydro extra, $750/mnth 613-283-1697

ROOM / BOARD

2 bedroom apartment or house

Corner of McGill & William Sts.

Colonel By Luxury adult apartments. Close to County Fair Mall in Smiths Falls. Air conditioning, exercise room, party room, library and elevator. 613-283-9650.

Furnished room for rent in Smiths Falls, mature responsible adult, kitchen privileges, cable, internet included. No pets. No smoking. Available immediately. $525/month.

1 Room for rent, 42 613-284-7616.

Church St West, Smiths Falls, full-time working quiet person, all inclusive, Merrickville, 2 bedroom $120/wk. 613-812-2400. apartment, fridge, stove, parking. No smoking.

2 bedroom apartment Available May 1. fridge, stove, heat, hydro, $ 9 0 0 / m o n t h . laundry & water included 613-826-0455. in quiet adult building. $ 9 5 0 / m n t h .

613-284-4191.

Small 1 bedroom apart2 bedroom large apart- ment for rent, Perth, ON, ment in adult building. close to downtown, hospiSmiths Falls, centrally lo- tals, etc. $700/month. cated, eat-in kitchen with Suitable for an individual. required. stove & fridge included. References Laundry room in building, 613-812-0809. large living room with air conditioning. Rent included garage, heat, hydro & Smiths Falls. Recently water. $1250/mnth. Call renovated, large 2 bed613-284-4191. room ground floor. Close to downtown. Backyard, Large 2 bed- deck, parking and storage. room. Free parking, se- Includes fridge, stove, curity, 149 Church Street, dishwasher, heat, hydro $950/month plus utilities, and water. $1,200/month. available May 1. Call 613-283-5946.

FARM Barn Roof Paint, steel gates, 4’x7’ solid doors.

613-285-7363

Carleton Place, Seniors 50’s Plus Building. No smoking, no pets. First & last months rent $750.00 & up. 1 & 2 bedroom apartments.

Call 613-863-6487 or 613-720-9860

Carleton Place, 1 private & 1 semi private rooms, walk out basement floor, for elderly or mentally challenged person. For more information call Lisa 613-253-0853.

WANTED Trailer Big Rideau Lake.

Luxury Park Model Trailer with Sunroom, extras, $78,900.00 Rideau Mac Resort. Site 76. Fractional ownership.

Information: www.rideaumacresort.com Contact: 613-864-1285.

NOTICES

NOTICES

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF MEMBERS

THE LEGAL CLINIC

on Thursday, May 25, 2017 7:00 p.m.

at the Perth Tea Room 23 Gore Street East, Perth For membership Applications call:

613-264-8888 or 1-888-777-8916

WORK WANTED

PERSONAL Alcoholics Anonymous 613-284-2696.

HELP WANTED

WORK WANTED A Load to the dump Cheap! Clean up renovations, clutter, garage sale junk or dead trees brush.

613-899-7269.

A Small Job or More.

Renovations/Repairs.

Kitchen & Bath, Tub-toshower conversions, grab bars, painting, plumbing, flooring, tile, countertops, decks.

613-858-1390, 613-257-7082.

Certified Mason. 12 years experience. Chimney repair, restoration, parging, repointing. Brick, block and stone. Small/big job specialist. Free estimates.

613-250-0290.

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LOST & FOUND

WORK WANTED

PAUL’S MASONRY

BUILDING AND REPAIRS Heritage Stone, Brick and Block Footings, Foundations, Concrete Finishing, Log Chinking and Chimney Sweeping Will go anywhere!

PAUL WARRINGTON 268-2394

CNC OPERATOR Small machine shop looking for CNC operator with knowledge and experience in vertical/horizontal machining centers. Duties include some setup of machining and turning centers, running first offs and inspecting parts.

Steady days with health and dental benefits. Wage dependent on experience.

Send resume to employment346@gmail.com Experienced Roof Shinglers, Fall Protection Course and references required. Phone: J. MacTavish Roofing 613-283-7892.

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS No job too small!

Free estimates • Home Renovations • Plumbing Repairs • Painting/cleanup • Concrete work Doug Morley 257-7177

ASSEMBLY Local company looking for energetic, reliable individual with transportation for assembly work. $15.00/hr. Steady days with health and dental benefits. Send resume to employment346@ gmail.com

Minimum 3 years experience Full-time hours with above average pay Immediate Start!

613-274-0068 Send Resume to michelle.abpaving@gmail.com

Need a house cleaner, a person to do catering, a person to cook and bake.

Call Noella 613-283-4763 or 613-285-1170

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HELP WANTED

Asphalt Rakers & Interlock Installers

Grant’s “Best Value” Lawn Care. Book now for lawn mowing and garden cleanup services.

Call 613-258-5284.

WANTED Bass Road, Portland, 3 (1 acre) building lots, suitable for home and market garden. $20,000/acre.

416-925-5837

Seamless Eavestrough, renovations, deck restoration, roadside mowing, grading, painting, roofing, line painting, cottage jacking, fencing, dump runs.

613-257-8143 or 613-264-8143.

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, Semi-retired, all home 203-3713, 826-2566, renovations, interior & exterior, years of experience.

283-5038.

Call Brent 613-283-6088.

Overeaters Anonymous 613-264-5158

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LOST INDOOR ONLY CAT. Missing since November 12/13. Lost from 1012 Perth Rd Smiths Falls/Beckwith area. It is believed that he is safe inside someone’s home. But he may have ran much farther from home then expected. I am still trying to find Neako and he is extremely missed. Neako is 13 years old, black and white coloring, with green eyes. I miss my boy and I’m pleading with my community and surrounding areas to help me find him.

Please call Krista 613299-4885.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS All claims against the estate of James Winston Hanna, late of the Town of Perth in the County of Lanark, who died on the 10th day of February, 2017, must be filed with the undersigned Estate Trustees on or before the 20th day of May, 2017; thereafter, the undersigned will distribute the assets of the said estate having regard only to the claims then filed.

DATED at Perth this 13th day of April, 2017.

Douglas B. James, Karen Lynn Manley and Stacy Leigh McPherson, Estate Trustees, by their Solicitors, BARKER WILLSON PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION, 31 Foster Street, Perth ON K7H 1R8, Attn: S. Craig Halpenny.

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Growing downtown Carleton Place Salon

Ready. Set.

Please Forward Resumes to: Fax: 613-253-0071 Email: careers@thomascavanagh.ca (*Please indicate position in subject line) Mail/Drop-off: Head Office: 9094 Cavanagh Road, Ashton, ON K0A 1B0 HELP WANTED

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Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario Box 2222, 2755 Highway 43 Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0 Invites applications for the position of:

COORDINATOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES TEACHING Central Board Office Kemptville, Ontario $67,000 - $80,000

The Coordinator of Human Resources - Teaching works closely with the Manager of Human Resources providing support with various human resources functions related to teaching staff. This position manages day to day contract administration promoting positive labour relations and ensuring compliance with Collective Agreements.

The Coordinator provides support to Superintendents with staffing, recruitment, selection, and hiring. Supervision of junior staff and offering support, service and assistance to Administration and Teaching staff as required.

Please refer to our website www.cdsbeo.on.ca for specific details related to the job description and other requirements.

Interested applicants are requested to forward a cover letter and resume, verification of educational qualifications, and professional/personal references by May 3, 2017 to the attention of:

Barb Renaud Coordinator of Employee Services Fax: (613) 258-3610 E-mail: hr@cdsbeo.on.ca

All services FREE! 613. 267.1381

www.CESPerth.ca

ANTRIM WESTERN STAR

Truck and Coach Technician Antrim Truck Centre Ltd. (Western Star Dealership) requires an Experienced Truck and Coach Technician for the Service Department. The Truck and Coach Technician is responsible to diagnose and repair a variety of vehicles with Cummins, Detroit, CAT, Mercedes Benz, Engine-Powered Trucks and Engine Re-Builds.

This is a permanent, full-time position (Monday-Friday and one (1) Saturday a month) Qualifications • Truck and Coach Technician 310T License is an asset • Minimum of 2 years’ of related experience as a Technician • Engine Certificate is an asset • Proven ability to build and sustain customer relationships through effective communication and strong interpersonal skills • Ability to work with minimal supervision in a team and safety focused environment • Ability to coach and develop apprentices • Excellent computer skills • Valid Driver’s license with a clean Driver’s Abstract Additional information To apply for this position, please forward a copy of your cover letter and resume to hr@antrimtruckstop.com.

Only those candidates who are selected for interviews will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest.

Learning and Growing Together in Christ CDSBEO IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING AN INCLUSIVE, ACCESSIBLE AND BARRIER-FREE WORKPLACE. IF YOU WILL REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DURING THE JOB SELECTION PROCESS, PLEASE LET US KNOW AND WE WILL WORK TO MEET YOUR NEEDS.

Todd Lalonde Chair of the Board

Contact Norma at 613-285-7014

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Open Mon.–Fri. 40 Sunset Blvd. Perth

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licensed with clientele an asset but will train the right person Competitive wages in a comfortable work environment.

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• Experienced 310T and Heavy Equipment Mechanics – competitive wages, working in a leading edge facility • Project Managers • Inventory & Rental Control clerk – must have knowledge of construction equipment & parts

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• Experienced SEWER crew – must have sewer experience Labourers/ Pipefitters/Foremen • Experienced DISPATCHER – minimum 2 yrs. experience; schedule and dispatch drivers, operators & equipment; process orders from customers

looking for creative, motivated

Work.

We are currently hiring for the following positions:

Wm J. Gartland Director of Education

HELP WANTED

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Contact Information Human Resources Antrim Truck Centre Ltd. 580 White Lake Road Arnprior, ON K7S 3G9 Email: hr@antrimtruckstop.com Website: www.antrimtruckstop.com

HELP WANTED OFFICE HELP Local company looking for energetic, reliable individual with transportation for part time office position.

Experience with accounting software and data entry.

Send resume to employment346 @gmail.com

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Newboro, Licensed plumber required immediately, full-time, residential & commercial service work.

Email resume: krista@rbsinternet.com

Handyman Service looking for full time labourers to do handyman work, landscaping, cutting grass, yard cleanup. 613-267-5460.

Office help wanted, parttime, 16-24 hours per week, $13 per hour. Candidate should be reliable and have a good phone manner mistyriver.main@gmail.com

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Public Works Labour & Landfill Site Attendant (Part Time) The Village of Merrickville-Wolford is seeking a Public Works Labour & Landfill Site Attendant.

The successful candidate will be required to assist with road maintenance and construction, ground maintenance landfill operations and other activities preformed year round as needed.

For full details please visit the Municipal website under “Forms. applications, register for” or at the Municipal office.

Deadline is 4:00pm on Wednesday April 10th 2017 Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The Village of Merrickville-Wolford is an equal opportunity employer. Information is collected in confidence under the Freedom of Information Act and used solely for the purpose of filling CLS747857_0420

REGISTERED NURSE A busy home healthcare store requires a registered nurse to work 2-3 days per week and be available to cover time off and sick days.

Major Responsibilities: • Teaching clients how to use CPAP machines • Measuring customers for compression stockings • Fitting clients with braces, splints and supports Additional Requirements: • Must be a Registered Nurse • Computer skills; Simply Accounting knowledge beneficial • Customer service experience • Works well in a team environment • Reliable and flexible Please email your cover letter and resumé to HYPERLINK “mailto:info@2care4medical.com” info@2care4medical.com

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Pharmacy Assistants, Part time or Full time.

Must work independently.

Willingness to learn. Must have car or vehicle and driver’s license for deliveries. Previous experience in a pharmacy is preferred.

To apply please send resume to pakenhampharmacy @yahoo.com or fax to 613-624-2020.

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

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

Please call Brett

at 613-283-5555.

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Part Time Cook and Nutritional Care Aide – Rosebridge Manor, LTC home in Jasper. For job qualifications please go to our website at omniway.ca listed under Careers.

Please Email your resume to: kbigelow@omniway.ca or Fax to: 613 -283-9012.

OMNI is committed to offering accommodations to applicants with disabilities wherever possible. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact us at: mlegros@omniway.ca, phone 705-748-6631, or by fax 705-742-9197.

Professional Travel Agent Requirements: Minimum 2 years experience, TICO accreditation, Galileo, established clientele preferred; Excellent work performance, selling, computer and organizational skills.

Dependable, adaptable, detail oriented. Provide and maintain high standard of expertise. Bookkeeping skills an asset.

Part time to fulltime, busy IATA office, wage commensurate with experience. Benefits available.

Please send resume, including references, to owner@thomtravel.com Or to: Thom Travel Agency PO BOX 1138 Morrisburg, ON K0C 1X0

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With over 400 employees and 11 manufacturing facilities in 3 countries, Central Wire Industries (CWI) is drawing on innovation as a market leader in the production of specialty wires and wire products. CWI is looking to fill the following position at the Perth, Ontario location: Production Worker (entry level) This is an off-shift position (either 4:00 p.m. - Midnight or Midnight - 8:00 a.m. Monday to Friday) Responsible for a variety of tasks including setting up, operating and troubleshooting of equipment, product testing and material handling. Ideal candidates will be safety oriented, self-starters with mechanical aptitude. A high school diploma is required.

For a detailed job description for the above position, please visit www.centralwire.com/career. php Central Wire offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package. If you are interested in becoming part of the CWI team, please submit your cover letter and résumé by email to human.resources@centralwire.com or mail to the address below: Central Wire Industries Ltd. Attn: Human Resources 1 North Street, Perth, Ontario K7H 2S2 Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants can make their accommodation needs known in their cover letter. If you require further information or assistance, please contact the Human Resources Department at 613-326-3006.

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The Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital, is a progressive two site facility serving a catchment area of 44,000 residents of Perth, Smiths Falls and surrounding area. We are a fully accredited Hospital delivering a broad range of primary and secondary services.

FAX HELP WANTED

Critical Care Diploma—Completed or in Progress ACLS Certification

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School bus driver required in the Manotick/Osgoode area. Training provided.

Charters also available.

Rideau bus Lines, contact Lisa 613-489-3742 or rideaubus@hotmail.com Seeking PSW, retired nurse to provide home support, care, activity program for an active elderly woman with complex medical condition. Call 613-612-7414.

SUMMER JOBS -- We’re looking for bright, energetic people who enjoy the outdoors for employment at our berry farms and kiosks in Nepean, Barrhaven, Manotick, Kanata, Stittsville, Kemptville, Almonte and Carleton Place.

Apply online at www.shouldicefarm.com

GARAGE SALE 28, 29 April, Wayside Drive, Perth. Antiques including 1920’s Knights Templar Sword, collectibles including Militaria, tools, housewares, furniture, prints etc.

Downsizing Sale, April 22, 8-1pm, household items, maple single bed, assorted tools, tablesaw, chop-saw, ladders, STIHLchainsaw, STIHL-trimmer, garden tiller, many more items, clean, excellent quality items. 150 Noonan Side Rd, Upper Scotch Line, Perth.

Farrhaven Flea Market 314 Leach’s Road. Perth.

Opening for the season April 15. Antiques & collectibles, sport equipment, new and old tools, records, vintage dolls and GARAGE SALE much much more!! Vendors wanted $1 square 2 days, 2 yard sales, 47 foot. 613-267-3033 & 48 Poonamalie Road (off hwy 15) Smiths Falls, April 29 & 30 8am-2pm.

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

Mchaffies Flea Market

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Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH) is a recognized leader in providing high-quality health care, with a “one team” approach for achieving compassionate excellence. We value respect, accountability, innovation and learning and pursue excellence in all we do.

Supports the Patient and Family Centered Care philosophy and participates in quality improvement, risk management and patient safety activities departmentally and organization-wide.

SENIORS FITNESS INSTRUCTORS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY

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We are looking for certified fitness instructors for our seniors Health and Wellness day and evening programs on a contract basis to teach Strength and Balance chair exercise and low-impact Zumba to seniors.

Must have certification as a Certified Seniors Fitness Instructor and current CPR/FA. Please send resume and 3 references to: jwatson@themills.on.ca or by mail to 67 Industrial Drive, Almonte, Ontario K0A 1A0 Attention: Jan Watson

Nurses must possess excellent interpersonal skills including distinguished verbal communication abilities and exercises behaviours consistent with PSFDH Mission, Vision and Values.

Current experience essential.

Qualified applicants are invited to send a resume and letter of application by May 19, 2017 in confidence to: The Human Resources Department Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital 60 Cornelia Street West Smiths Falls, Ontario K7A 2H9 Email – tgray@psfdh.on.ca Fax - (613) 283-0520 Telephone - (613) 283-2330 Ext. 1132 Website - www.psfdh.on.ca Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Our recruitment process follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in order to provide a fair and equitable process for all candidates. Applicants requiring accommodation through the recruitment/interview process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at 613-283-2330 ext. 1132 for assistance.

We thank all interested candidates for their response, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Dundas Manor is Winchester’s only long-term care home, and is comprised of a team of highly motivated, compassionate and creative caregivers. Our commitment is: We enrich the lives of our residents by nourishing mind, body, heart and soul.

We value respect and dignity, and inspire happiness and joy.

We are one family.

We will be the trusted home-of-choice by exceeding expectations and pursuing excellence in all we do.

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Send Resume to mcneelyope@bellnet.ca or drop into 469 Donald B. Munro Drive, Carp

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WDMH and Dundas Manor are jointly recruiting for the following Full time employment opportunity within our Leadership Team – (Note: this is a shared position between the two facilities):

Manager – Building and Support Services This challenging and dynamic position will report directly to the Senior Vice President of Corporate Services.

The ideal candidate will have a University Degree in Building Management, (or a related field of study), complimented by a minimum of five years’ experience in a Leadership role, (preferably in a Hospital or Health Care Facility setting). The position will be of particular interest to those experienced in overseeing Hospital or Nursing Home support services including Housekeeping, Food Services, and Building/Plant Maintenance. Must have demonstrated working knowledge of all relevant hospital and nursing home standards, regulations and codes. Proven ability to maintain a high level of quality standards ensuring a safe and sanitary environment for patients and clinical services is mandatory.

Candidates should be proficient in project management skills with a proven ability to plan, organize, execute and control the work activities of a large number of staff or contract personnel working in several different locations associated with WDMH and Dundas Manor.

The successful candidate should be well versed in all facets of the human management of personnel working in occupations requiring a high level of productivity including recruitment, training, education, development and ongoing evaluation.

The successful candidate will become part of a dynamic Leadership Team, and will be fiscally responsible for departmental budgets and variances associated with the areas of their responsibility, as well as procuring equipment and products conducive to their areas of management.

To pursue this opportunity, interested candidates are asked to please forward your resume by email to: kchambers@wdmh.on.ca prior to April 30, 2017.

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

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Auctioneer & Qualified Appraiser JIM HANDS: THE VOICE OF EXPERIENCE Phone (613)267-6027 ww.jimhandsauction.com

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MOVIE: Going in Style STARRING: Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman Alan Arkin DIRECTOR: Zach Braff There's something about a heist film that's so much fun to watch. Part of it is seeing an intricate plan being flawlessly executed. Part of it is the group of characters with their cavalier attitude and witty one-liners.

A big part, though, is probably that most of us have no problem watching a big bank get robbed.

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er. Now it seems they're going to rob a bank together.

Robbing a bank wasn't their first choice. Not until the bank threatened to foreclose on Joe's home. Then the steel company they used to work for moved its operations overseas and closed out the pension fund. The salt on the wound, though, was when the bank handling it all, their bank, used the pension fund to pay off the company's creditors.

With no pension, and facing foreclosure, Joe figures they have

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REAL ESTATE AUCTION PLUS GYM EQUIP’T. GIFT SALES. FURNISHINGS. for Elgin Home Furnishings & Healthybodies Fitness on Wed. Apr. 26/17 @ 10 am- Property to be sold @ 11 am @ 96 Perth St., Elgin, ON K0G 1E0 (Auction Signs)

HArDwArE, ELECTrICAL & PLUmbINg SUPPLIES. TooLS. LUmbEr. for Chris Nash Building Inc. on Sat. Apr. 29/17 @ 10 am @ 33 Railway St., Lansdowne, ON K0E 1L0 Clip & Save this Ad. Short Notice Only Next Week.

Craftex h/d 110v wood shaper w/ power feed & 3 sets of knives. Shaper cutter. Craftex 220v 24” drum sander.

Duplicator/knife cutter for shaper. Rex-Cut 220v dust collector. Industrial 220 v Busy Bee 20” planer. Dewalt 12” chop saw w/ stand. 2 h/d table saws. 2 steel stock rollers. Power routers. Air nailers. Quick drive drill. ¼” to 1¼” steel threader. Upright & bench scales. Chain hoist. Extension ladders. ½ ton tonneau cover for 8 ft truck box. Floor jacks. Good used doors & windows.

New asponite, steel wall studs, wood spindles, steel roof ridge capping, soffit fascia, assorted vinyl siding & lumber. New Merchandise; Qty of flat roof adhesive. Lge qty caulking. Assorted gas-line & in-floor tubing. Cut-off saw blades. Stanley & Irwin tools. Hand tools. 2 ergonomic shovels. Approx. 500 gal., litres, quarts of new paints (Benjamin Moore) & stains. Paint supplies. Sandpaper.

Qty PL400 adhesive. Lge qty hardware nails, screws, Paslode nails, nuts/bolts, hinges, concrete Tapcon screws, etc. Door hardware. Ceiling, wall & pot lights. Assorted ceramic floor & wall tiles. Assorted ABS & PVC pipe fittings & clamps. ½” to 4” fittings, brass fittings & valves.

2-1/3 hp sump pumps. 1-40 gal & 2-20 gal water heaters.

Toilet pumping stations. Vinyl showers. Pipe insulation.

Electrical panels (new & used). Lge qty elec. breakers & boxes. Dimmer, switches & plug-ins. Exit signs. Assorted electrical wires. LED bulbs. S/steel sink plus many other building supply needs too numerous to mention……..

The Nash’s, proprietors for over 48 years, are retiring.

Motto “Nash’s was a place where your neighbour worked”.

They will now pause from their usual routine to thank staff & everyone for their friendship, business & opportunity to serve the community. Their auction sale is all-encompassing, offering many cost-effective materials to the commercial & residential fields.

~ Multiple Uses. The Possibilities are Endless ~ An appealing 2 storie, gambrel-style steel roofed building maximizing its’ usable interior space & providing interest from the street. Incredible durability.

Carefree maintenance. Water resistant. Budget friendly. This building could be used for many applications ranging from a strip-style mall, retail, office, business expansion, manufacturing facility, warehousing, storage of inventory/vehicles/ machinery, construction equip’t/material, tools, etc. Includes 13,400 sq. ft (+/-) w/ kitchenette & 2 washrooms. Propane furnace (3 yrs +/-). 200 amp service w/ 3 pony amps. On well & septic. Irregular 399 ft frontage (+/-) x 121 ft depth (+/-) = 0.94 acres (+/-). Plan 88 Pt Lot N RP28R9978 Part 2. Zoned Commercial.

Yearly taxes $ 4307.66 (+/-). Sold with a very reasonable reserve bid. For private viewing, terms & conditions please call our office at 613-267-6027.

Gym Equip’t - 2 sit-up machines. Pro Link h/d multi-use weight machine.

Roman chair. (for back) Weight lifting benches. York pull down weight machine. 5 tread mills. Body Strength machine. 4 elliptical machines. No weights. Store fixtures - clothes racks, retail shelving, glass showcase, 2 lit showcases, glass display case, gridwall displays, Neon Open sign, desks & workstations. New Furnishings - Modern oak hall rack. 2-3 pce breakfast sets.

2 pine entertainment centres. 2 baker’s racks. Pine armoire. Pine kitchen pantry cupboard. Potato bin. Oak, corner, lit china cabinet. 2 harvest tables. 3 kitchen sideboards/servers. Cappuccino bar cabinet w/ bottle & glass storage. Telephone table. Headboards. Mirrored dresser. Night stands. Set of 4 press back chairs (2 arm, 2 straight). Other kitchen chairs & stools. Inner-Temp leather massage leather recliner. Sofa tables. Numerous coffee & end tables. Occasional side chairs (upholstered & leatherette). Conversation/courting chair. 2 blanket boxes.

Bull Dog ottoman & others. 3 futtons. Roll-away day bed. Several Mirabel single box spring, mattresses & bed frames. L-shaped double sized sleeper sectional sofa. Chesterfield/sofa w/ matching ottoman. Numerous body & neck pillows. Pillow protectors. 2 dressing screens. 3 triple seat recliner (used). New Misc - Clothing. Costume jewellry. Several area rugs. Rug grippers. New wall art, frames & mirrors. Stand & table lamps. Stained glass windows. Austin pottery. Soy & Molca candle collections plus many other articles too numerous to mention…

This auction sale should get you inspired. Create a stylish, chic, functional & comfortable space mixing reproduction with new.

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nothing left to lose. It's time they get something back from the ones who took everything from them. With a little help from local criminal and pet shop owner Jesus (John Ortiz), Joe, Willie and Albert put together a plan worthy of the Rat Pack to rob their bank.

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-Online Only Auction1999 Ford Mustang (as is) 2000 Ford Taurus (as is) Gas Log Splitter Cub Cadet riding mower like new @ www.handsauction.com for Ross Elston 38 Lyn Valley Rd., Lyn, ON Bidding opens Friday, April 21 @ 9 a.m. and closes Friday, April 28 @ 12 noon. Pick up of purchases will be Saturday, April 29 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.

This auction offers MasterCraft Snowblower, air compressor, a large collection of tools, chainsaws, riding mowers (parts) and household furnishings.

Items may be previewed on-site Wednesday, April 26, 4 p.m.-6 p.m.

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to be held at Hands Auction Hall 3 miles east of Perth on Cty Rd., #10 (#3560 Franktown Rd.) on Wed., May 3/17 @ 10 am Guns sell @ 11 am.

Retiring or Downsizing ? We are welcoming new & good used Construction, Farm Machinery & Related items.

Light, Heavy & Shop Equip’t. Vehicles. Guns & Fishing Equip’t. Lawn & Garden Equip’t. Tools of the Trade.

ATV’s. Boats. Recreational Equip’t & Accessories. For complimentary web advertising & photos, please call or email your list now to have your items included in this successful annual event.

Included in this auction sale will be a partial private collection of Inuit Art featuring art, sculptures & objects of historical & cultural significance.

Please note that our 2017 auction dates are filling fast.

For a complimentary consultation call 613-267-6027 for an appointment to chat & to secure a date. Real Estate, Estate, Liquidation, Farm & Complete Household Dispersal Auction Sales.

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

77 Acre Hobby FArm

77 Acre Hobby Farm Real Estate Auction for the Estate of the Late

Robert (Bob) Livingston Plus contents

Saturday, May 6 @ 10a.m.

419 County Rd. 29, south of Smiths Falls Selling a charming 77 acre farm minutes from Smiths Falls on Hwy 29. Property features a three-bedroom house with attached two car garage, previous dairy barn plus various barns and outbuildings.

Please contact auctioneer for viewing or more information on property.

Contents: John Deere LA 145 riding mower: rototiller; 4 hp heavy duty push type weed eater; pull type thatcher; Savaria handicap stair chair lift; electric scooter; wheelbarrow; tools; curio cabinet; furniture; silver flatware; Case die cast toy tractors; Beacon lanterns; oil lamps; guitar; Roland amp; washer & dryer; tea cart; small collectibles.

For more pictures and terms see: www.joyntauction.ca 613-285-7494

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SAT., APRIL 22, 2017 AT 10 AM SHARP! FOR ST. ANDREWS, ST. JAMES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 2140 DUNDAS ST., CARDINAL ON, K0E 1T0 We are honoured we have been asked to offer the contents of this church for auction. Bronze church bell by Meneely Bell Co. of Troy New York 1911, variety of beautiful stained glass windows, including a large memorial window in honour of service men & ladies in both world wars. All pews, various sizes with ornate cast ends. Antique fixtures, original pulpit, old safe, pipe organ, ornate antique church furnishings. Also stackable tables/ chairs, appliances large & small, office furnishings etc.…

Auctioneer’s Note: This church was established in 1835, a great many items of historical importance. Please join us & be a part of history in the making. To schedule viewings & conditions of sale please call our office. For a detailed list w/ photos go to www.lmauctions.ca Auctioneer or Owner not responsible for lost, stolen, damaged articles, accidents day of sale.

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Saturday April 22, 2017 10:00 AM sharp For the Estate of the late Victor Moreau to be held at his former home located at 46 Moreau Rd., Pakenham, Ontario.

Moreau Rd is located at the corner of 11th Conc N and Young Rd., Pakenham.

McCormick XI-45C 4wd tractor with McCormick 180C quick tatch loader; 4 cylinder diesel – 12 x 12 shuttle transmission, cab – heat and AC – radio; 2 sets of remote, 20.5 hours – selling subject to a reserve bid. 2013 Polaris Ranger 800 EFI HO 4 x 4 side by side, cab, roof, bench seat, winch, front brush guard. The McCormick tractor and the Polaris Side

by Side will be offered for sale at 1:00PM. Befco 3 pth roto tiller; Ford 917 flail mower; 8 ton farm wagon with a 20’ steel deck; lumber; furniture, dishes, pots and pans; King Lathe; King Tru Cut laser Mitre saw; Air compressor; Stihl 034 chain saw; HD cut off saw; Reciprocating saw; wrenches; Axes, Cant hook, sledge hammer; Husqvarna Gas leaf blower; Air tools; Homemade HD lift; Stihl FS105 Weed Eater; Head gate; Metal gates; White 18 HP 42” Lawn Tractor; ¼ ton Cargo Trailer DND issue. Everything is in very good condition and must sell. This is not a large sale so please be on time.

Please visit our website www.oneillsauctions.ca for complete listing Contact Lucille Moreau 613-623-7768 Terms: Cash or Cheque with ID Refreshments Auctioneer: John J. O’Neill 613-832-2503 Estate, Owner or Auctioneer not responsible in case of loss or accident.

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Auction Sale Lanark Civitan Hall Lanark, ON

Thursday, April 27, 2017

Auction 5 p.m. – Viewing 4 p.m.

ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES FANCY GLASS, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND MUCH MORE For listing & pictures see www.theauctionhunt.com Terms: Cash or Good Cheque

Auctioneer: Jim Beere

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In homes, up to 25 per cent of our electric bill is for lighting.

Over the life of the bulbs, CFLs cost the average consumer less than half the cost of traditional incandescent bulbs for the same amount of light.

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AUCTION SALE of Tractors, Farm Machinery, Irrigation Equipment, Coolers, Vehicles and Miscellaneous Articles from a Strawberry/Raspberry Operation At Ovens Berry Farm-4205 Nixon Dr, Osgoode, ON from Osgoode travel Nixon Dr 5 kms South.

Watch for Auction Signs.

Saturday, April 29 at 10:00 am International 695 diesel tractor and 2250 loader, 2WD, cab and air- very good condition; IH 574 diesel tractor; Drummond (approx 15000 KW) generator-used once-like new; assorted farm machinery in very good condition Irrigation Equipment: WadeRain 5”, 4”, 3”, and 2” pipes for 12 acres; Caprari irrigation pump-700 gal/min capacity; irrigation pump; Honda water pump, 2”; 20’ x 8’ cooler ( former shipping container)- top condition; Vehicles and Trailers: 2002 Chev Express Van-130000 kmsgood condition-sells safety checked and E-tested; 2002 Chev ½ ton- sells “as is”; enclosed trailer-5’x8’-top condition-never used in winter; trailer 6’ x 10’ for marketing fruits and vegetables w/ enclosed cover; 5’ x 8’ sales trailer; many other assorted items.

See jamesauction.com for pictures and more detailed listing Terms - Cash or Cheque with Proper ID Prop: Ron and Maureen Ovens- 613-826-2147 James Auction Service Ltd. Stewart James Stewart James Jr. Erin James-Merkley 613-445-3269 613-222-2815 613-277-7128 Refreshments available.

Owners and Auctioneers not responsible for loss or accidents.

ESTATE AUCTION SALE 2006 TrAIL-LITE 19 fT QB TrAvEL TrAILEr. 2001 ArCTIC CAT 300 ATv (120 km).

CUB CAdET 3X/357 CC SNOwBLOwEr (3 yr OLd).

2 HONdA GENErATOrS. wOOdwOrkING TOOLS. fISHING & HUNTING GEAr. rELOAdING EQUIp’T. HOUSEHOLd fUrNISHINGS. for Donna Enright & the late Michael Enright on Sat. Apr. 22/16 @ 10 am from the town of Renfrew take Hwy 17 north to Storyland Rd & continue to #2250 Eady Rd., Renfrew, ON K7V 3Z8 It was natural for Mr. Enright to develop his woodcrafting hobby, building challenging, interesting & quality projects. He kept his tools in ship-shape, never having to quarrel with his tools. The travel trailer, Cub Cadet, ATV & home furnishings are showroom clean. Mrs. Enright is moving to town. Bring a lawnchair & participate in the bidding.

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Car Counsellor: High octane fuel doesn’t have any ‘magic abilities’ “Hi Brian, Can you clarify gasoline octane?

Would it hurt your engine if you run a lower octane to save a few bucks?

Some say run a tank of high octane once in a while to clean the engine; is this a myth?”

Thanks very much Regards, Phil Octane is basically a hydrocarbon and alkane substance added to fuel for one basic purpose; to reduce engine knock caused by improper combustion. It is a fairly volatile substance and most regular gasoline carries an octane rating of between 87 and 91 while premium fuel averages between 91 and 93. The higher the engine’s compression ratio, the more important it is to select the correct octane rated fuel as recommended by the vehicle’s manufacturer. For many higher performance vehicles (especially those made in Europe) running regular grade fuel, when premium is required, may lead to noticeably poorer performance and the odd ‘check engine’ light warnings.

Using high octane fuel in a vehicle that doesn’t need it is pretty much a waste of time and money. You won’t see any measureable improvement in fuel economy or performance and it doesn’t have any magic abilities to clean internal engine components.

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AUCTION SALE SUN., APRIL 30, 2017 @ 10 AM SHARP! FOR MRS. ANNE SALMON OF MERRICKVILLE TO BE HELD @ MARSHALL’S AUCTION HOUSE 2913 CTY. RD. 21 SPENCERVILLE This auction has something for everyone, outstanding furniture modern & vintage, wood carvings, larger signed Trisha Romance prints “Christmas Elves” or “Evening Skater”, stained glass window, antiques, collectibles, new Strong Lite massage table, appliances etc.

Auctioneer’s Note: A great opportunity to purchase some meticulously cared for items throughout! For details & photos go to www.lmauctions.ca Auctioneer or Owner not responsible for lost, stolen, Damaged articles, Accidents day of sale. Canteen.

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er weather, it is important to use premium grade fuel in anything that still uses a carburetor instead of fuel injection. Purchasing premium fuel is pretty much the only way to avoid getting ethanol in your tank.

Ethanol will cause a host of problems in fuel lines and carbs in anything from a lawn mower to a classic muscle car and all fuel station pumps are required to label their pumps to warn of ethanol contents. Even ethanol concentrations in gasoline as low as 10 per cent can cause problems in these types of engines.

If you’ve ever been interested in electric vehicles, one of the best opportunities to learn about them is coming up this weekend. The 10th annual North Grenville Sustainability Fair is set for Sunday, April 23 at the North Grenville Municipal Centre in Kemptville (285 County Rd. 44) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Part of this very popular event will be an electric car show featuring all-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles from a wide variety of

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humour and a far bit of heart. Zach Braff has outdone himself with Going in Style. This film is clever and wickedly funny. Their plan is elegant and slick. Above and beyond all that, this film has heart. Braff works very hard to show the friendship between these three characters. The lengths to which they’re willing to go for one another. The closeness they share. It’s beautiful and it draws you in. It’s like watching three great friends laughing at all the inside jokes they’ve shared over a lifetime, and you get to laugh, too, because you’re a part of it all.

It’s hard to know what to say about Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman and Alan Arkin. I mean, they could

automakers.

One of the big benefits to this show is that the vehicles are accompanied by their owner/drivers giving you a chance to find out exactly how regular commuters are making out with their fuel-free driving.

Rather than listen to some overblown sales hype, you can ask questions and get real answers from real electric car owners who can cut through the fluff and give you the straight goods. There will also be dealership sponsored electric vehicles available for road testing.

I’ve attended this event in the past and plan on going again this year, as it is one of the best in the region.

If you have any questions, opinions, or stories on anything automotive please drop me a line, [By email to bjoeturner@hotmail.com listing ‘Question for the Car Counsellor’ on the subject line or by post to Metroland Media, 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

have starred in The Power Rangers and been awesome.

These guys are legends.

Watching them develop that easy camaraderie and deliver those brilliantly witty lines is a joy. Watching them rob that bank together with that kind of style and nerve is incredible.

Kudos has to go to the rest of the cast. Joey King, who plays Joe’s granddaughter; John Ortiz; and Ann-Margret, who plays Albert’s love interest, are fantastic. It’s like having all the pieces of a puzzle come together perfectly as if by magic.

This is how you make a heist film. This is how you tell a story about friendship.

Going in Style is how it’s done.

Mark Haskins’ column is a regular feature.

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If you've got a heart, you need to see 'The Tin Woman' at Full Circle Theatre

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TAKE NOTICE that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on April 28th, 2017, at the law firm of Howard Kelford & Dixon, 2 Main Street East, Smiths Falls, Ontario, K7A 1A2.

The tenders will then be opened in public on the same date at 3:15 p.m.

Description of Lands:1. PT BLK A PL 248 LANARK S SOUTH ELMSLEY; PT LT 43 PL 21126 LANARK S SOUTH ELMSLEY PT 5, 27R3079; TOWN OF SMITHS FALLS (Assessment Roll No. 0904-020-020-14505) Minimum Tender Amount $54,165.44 Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or a bank draft, trust corporation or Province of Ontario Savings Office payable to the Municipality (or Board) and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount.

The Municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. The Municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.

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

For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender contact: ANDREW HOWARD HOWARD KELFORD & DIXON 2 MAIN STREET EAST SMITHS FALLS, ON K7A 1A2

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A woman in search of her heart transplant donor's family isn't immediately the stuff of laughs, but BarnDoor Productions' new show, The Tin Woman, manages to find both laughter and drama in the story.

The Tin Woman is a comedy/drama from Sean Grennan, an American playwright who is getting a lot of attention these days. It's the simple story of a heart transplant recipient who goes in search of her donor's family, looking for answers and peace.

The show has been hailed as "Wonderful!" and "The stuff of humanity" by reviewers throughout the American mid-west, where it has been making the rounds the past two years.

It opens at Perth's Full Circle Theatre on Friday, April 21 and features a cast of veteran BarnDoor Productions' (BDP) performers, others making their first BarnDoor appearances — and still others returning to BarnDoor's stage for the first time in a while. All in all, it adds up to a powerful (and funny) show that both entertains and moves the audience and that provides some real performing challenges for the cast. It's a fine conclusion to a BDP's 22nd mainstage series, which has already included one of the hottest Broadway shows of the last few years, an

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If you suffer from type 2 Diabetes

-­‐you may be eligible to participate in a clinical trial at the

Canadian Centre for Research on Diabetes with Dr. Conway at 218 Percy Street in Smith Falls Participants must be 18 years of age or older, have taken Invokana, Jardiance or Forxiga with or without metformin OR other diabetes drugs for at least the past 90 days and able to attend 8 clinic visits over an 8.5 month period.

Eligible participants will receive comprehensive study-­‐related care, medical testing, access to the investigational trial medication at no cost, as well as blood glucose testing equipment.

For more information, please call or email Kaila at 613-­‐283-­‐8582 or kvilleneuve@diabetesclinic.ca

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BarnDoor Productions’ new comedy/drama, opening this Friday at Perth’s Full Circle Theatre. The show runs until April 30. all-original adaptation of a classic Christmas story, and a brand-new version of a hundred-year old mystery. The Tin Woman rounds out the season with some new and exciting work that hasn't (yet) made its way to Broadway.

The Tin Woman is directed by Janice Jacklin, whose recent work has included some shows that have made a memorable mark at Full Circle Theatre: Under Milk Wood, God of Carnage, Death of a Salesman and Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf ? It's the kind of challenge that Janice most enjoys: to work with an intimate group creating an intimate show.

Also coming up at Full Circle Theatre, on Monday, April 24, is an open audition for BDP's July production, Trifles, Tea & Tape. That's a program of three oneacts, all of them about small things, that add up to big evening of theatre. The show needs three women and four men — everybody is welcome at the audition, which will begin at 7 p.m. All of the details of the show are on the Audition page at www.barndoorproductions.ca.

BDP is also continuing their search for the people needed for their August production — a brand-new, 2,400 year-old musical comedy! Lysistrata, which debuted in 411 B.C., is the original play of women's empowerment and, in its new version, it's a snappy, sassy, sexy, funny show that needs the biggest cast BDP has put together in decades. If you want to have more fun than a barrel of Greek monkeys, you want to be in Lysistrata. Again, all the details are on BDP's website.

The seven performances of The Tin Woman will take BDP right up to the end of April — ready to launch into a full set of events for May. Come on out and see what the excitement is all about.

The Tin Woman runs April 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 at 8 p.m. and April 23 and 30 at 2 p.m. at the air-conditioned, barrier-free Full Circle Theatre, 26 Craig St., Perth, near Last Duel Park. Tickets are $20 reserved; $22 at the door; $10 for students. All of the details, including ticket information, for all of the events at Full Circle Theatre are at www. barndoorproductions.ca.

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April is Pet Appreciation Month, National Pet Adoption weekend April 21-23 April is Pet Appreciation Month, and April 21-23 is National Pet Adoption Weekend. Pet Valu stores all across the country are hosting events and activities this weekend in support of different animal welfare charities.

LAWS is proud to partner with our friends at the Pet Valu stores in Perth and in Almonte as they host events to raise funds for us.

Almonte's event is April 22 and April 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can buy raffle tickets for the beautiful quilt donated by Almonte Quilters Guild, indulge in delicious goodies from the bake sale and maybe adopt a furever friend. There is also a dogwash on Saturday — no appointment needed.

Perth's event runs from Friday afternoon through Sunday. Nail trim is available on Saturday 10am-2pm — please call the store to make an appointment 613-264-8592. The event times are Friday 3-7pm; Saturday 10am-4pm; Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Come out and join in the fun, maybe buy quilt raffle tickets and check out some very cute kittens newly arrived from LAWS. April 21 — Aloha Ambush! Join

us at Carleton Place Arena, 75 Neelin St. from 8pm-1am for a night of great music and good times with local band, AMBUSH! Come on out in your best Hawaiian or beach gear to party the night away and help raise much needed funds for LAWS and Dickie's Cause 4 Paws. Tickets are $15.00 in advance, or $20.00 at the door. Advance tickets can be purchased in Carleton Place at Valley Granite & Tile, 140 Industrial Ave. and Beckwith Butcher, 1 Costello Dr. and at LAWS shelter.

Our online auction got off to a fine start last week. Bidding continues until April 26 so there's still time to put your bid in on one or more of the many beautiful, unique, whimsical and/or useful offerings! Go to our Facebook page to see the entire collection, join in the fun while supporting a great cause. 100 per cent of proceeds from this auction go toward costs associated with emergency surgeries and specialized vet care for the animals at LAWS. Featured pets Three adorable siblings, Rosa, Ross and Riley will be at Perth Pet Valu Friday, April 21 to kick off the

Pet Adoption Weekend. They were born on Christmas Eve so are barely 4 months old. Their buddy Blossom will also be in Perth, she is a couple of weeks younger. All four are as active and playful as you could want a kitten to be, and oh so snuggly. Also in the pet stores are our Junior, Addison, Squeaker and Ash — older but not old, and facing stiff competition from kittens up for adoption.

Ash Ash — the now-famous mom who was found in a dumpster with her five kittens! Four of the kittens have found homes, the fifth will probably be successful very soon as she has finally come out of her shell, so now it is Ash's turn. She is a gentle, petite lady who will return your love 10-fold.

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An older gentleman at about 8 years of age, he still has a lot of life to live and a lot of love to give Barn cats Addison The featured cats are all super-

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Baked rhubarb-apple pancake is not just for brunch; great snack anytime Serve this fruity pancake warm or at room temperature with maple syrup for brunch or dessert.

Preparation time: 20 minutes Baking time: 30 minutes Serves four to six Ingredients 2 tbsp (25 mL) butter 1 medium apple, cored and thickly sliced 2 cups (500 mL) chopped rhubarb (one-inch/2.5 cm pieces) 3 tbsp (45 mL) granulated sugar 4 eggs 1/2 cup (125 mL) milk

1/4 cup (50 mL) maple syrup 1/2 cup (125 mL) whole wheat or all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp (2 mL) vanilla 1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground nutmeg Pinch salt 3 tbsp (45 mL) sliced almonds Maple syrup or whipped cream (optional) Preparation instructions In a 10-inch (25 cm) non-stick ovenproof skillet, melt butter over medium heat and swirl to coat. In a medium bowl, toss apple and rhubarb with sugar.

Add to skillet and toss with butter; spread evenly. Bake in 400 F

(200 C) oven for about 10 minutes, stirring once, or until apple slices are just tender. Remove from oven.

Meanwhile, in a blender, combine eggs, milk, maple syrup, flour, vanilla, nutmeg and salt.

Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides of the container as needed.

Pour batter over fruit in the skillet. Sprinkle evenly with almonds. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until puffed and golden.

Cool on a rack for five minutes.

With a spatula, loosen from the skillet and slide onto a platter.

Cut into wedges. Serve warm or at room temperature with additional maple syrup and whipped cream (if using).

Tip: Dust the pancake with icing sugar to serve for dessert.

Nutritional Information (when recipe serves six): 1 Serving Protein: 7 grams Fat: 9 grams Carbohydrate: 31 grams Calories: 230 Fibre: 3 grams Sodium: 130 milligrams

This baked rhubarbapple pancake makes a great brunch item or a sweet treat for dessert.

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On July 18th, 2016, the Town of Smiths Falls passed a resolution to embark on a formal twinning with the town of Carnew, in County Wicklow, Ireland.

The Town of Smiths Falls is pleased to be hosting a group of visitors from Ireland in June, descendants of those in County Wicklow whose families emigrated in the thousands from the Coollattin Estate to Canada. Many of those who migrated settled in the Smiths Falls area, and their descendants populate the region today.

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This Saturday, APRIL 22:

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JUNE 25: A traditional Irish ceili on the grounds of Heritage House Museum, featuring live Irish music and dancing

Help us launch the Irish Legacy JUNE 28: The Irish Homestead Dinner and Dance, part of the Chamber of Commerce annual Golf Tournament, hosted by the Smiths Falls Golf and Country project at the annual fundraising Dinner Club on the grounds of the original Balfe Homestead, settled by early Coollattin and Dance hosted by the Railway Museum emigrants of Eastern Ontario. Music by Freshwater Trade, a “singing and fiddling musical tour of JUNE 30: Live Celtic music at The Station Theatre with the Steel City the forests and waterways of Canada.� Enjoy Rovers.

Irish dancing, an Irish-inspired menu with locallysourced ingredients, and special cocktails.

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TERRACOTTA For centuries, Moroccan potters have mastered the art of crafting beautiful, durable items using earthenware materials like terracotta. Pots, garden lamps and amphora jars are but three examples of Moroccan-inspired items that you can use to embellish your home’s décor, inside and out!

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A SECOND CHANCE AT LIFE The arrival of spring inspires many homeowners to redecorate one or several rooms in their homes. Does your outdated dresser make you cringe? Do your stained pillows leave you feeling embarrassed every time you have company? Do your bedside tables clash with the delicate, romantic design that you have in store for your bedroom? Before donating your old furniture to charity or leaving it by the roadside, consider upgrading its look instead.

The idea is simple: give your old pieces of furniture a fresh new look by changing the colour, adding decorative elements (new knobs, stencilling, etc.) or giving them a new purpose altogether. One of the best things about reconditioning your old household objects is the money you’ll save. Needless to say that restoring your current furniture is significantly less expensive than buying brand-new items.

TRUST A PROFESSIONAL If DIY projects aren’t your forte, know that there are a number of design professionals that specialize in this line of work. They can transform your furniture to match current trends or your design preferences — the choice is yours!

For example, wooden chairs that are still solid but showing signs of wear (chipped paint, stained or torn seat cushions, etc.) are not automatically condemned to the junkyard! All you need to do is sand, repaint and reupholster the seats with a fabric that complements your dining room décor.

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ANTIQUE BIRDCAGES: precious and romantic Sometimes, in country-style weddings, a beautiful birdcage serves as a holding chamber for greeting cards. Today, this vintage decorative item is increasingly used to embellish spaces defined by pure, innocent and romantic design.

Often decorated with finely crafted flowers or candles, these metal antique cages are adorable, especially when painted a soft colour like cream, mint green, rose gold, pale blue or yellow.

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Boho-chic is shaping up to be this year’s must-have design trend. Short for bohemian, this relaxed style draws its inspiration from the eclectic 70s — an era known for peace, love, hope and inclusiveness.

Road trips, rock music and sun-drenched summers — those were the days! If you’re feeling nostalgic, travel back to a more carefree time by following these five basic boho design tips.

1. Choose decorative elements inspired by the desert and Native American culture — for example, cactus plants, cow skulls, dream catchers, arrows and tepees.

2. Invest in vintage furniture and pieces that look delicately worn, staying away from anything too clean-cut and modern (sorry, Ikea won’t work!).

3. Don’t be afraid to mix pastels, psychedelic patterns and bright, neon hues. The more eclectic, the better!

4. Incorporate items made of earthy, organic materials like macramé, rattan, wood and wicker. Adding a braided hamac is the perfect way to nail a 100 per cent bohemian design.

5. Add a touch of nature to your boho-inspired décor with a collection of succulent plants like aloe, agave and cacti.

Need more inspiration? Here are a few other items that perfectly complement boho-inspired interiors: • Woven wall art • Tassels • Beaded curtains • Terracotta pots • Shells • Floral print • Ethnic masks • Tie-dye If you’re inspired by the eclectic 70s, a boho-inspired interior might be right for you! or figurines • Folding fans

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Does floral wallpaper remind you of your grandmother’s 1950s bedspread? Do you refuse to even consider incorporating a floral pattern in your home’s design because flowers are just so “cheesy?” Nonsense! In 2017, floral print serves as an endless source of inspiration for many interior designers.

Contrary to the cold, industrial and minimalist design trend of the last several years, floral is finally making a comeback. Appropriate for every type of dwelling, this vibrant (or subtle — it’s up to you) motif embellishes carpets, walls and a variety of household objects like pillows, clocks, bed sheets and curtains. Visit the most inspiring home décor retailers in your region to find timeless floral pieces that will leave a lasting impression.

FLORAL WALLS Are you easily seduced by extravagance? Then the following design tip should leave you feeling inspired. Homeowners with romantic — and sometimes, eccentric — tastes often choose to cover an entire wall of their house with floral fabric. The result? Nothing short of spectacular!

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No matter what type of heating you use during the winter, you definitely don’t want it to let you down on a freezing day — or night! If you own a fireplace that runs on propane or natural gas, know that your unit should be inspected and cleaned every year. The main reasons for this are outlined below.

PERFORMANCE AND LONGEVITY Here are some of the instant benefits of cleaning a gas fireplace: • Ensures optimal performance • Reduces the risk of failure and breakdown • Limits heat loss • Preserves its appearance • Protects from fire hazards • Prolongs its life expectancy • Reduces harmful emissions such as carbon monoxide INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE As you can see, investing in the maintenance of your gas fireplace makes sense. During the technician’s visit, he or she will:

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Marble. The word alone evokes prestige, nobility, elegance, refinement and wealth. Do you dream of having some in your home, but think you’ll never be able to afford any? Think again! Here are some ways to include this luxurious material in your home’s decor without breaking the bank.

When it’s used for architectural purposes, such as for columns, countertops and floors, marble does require a considerable investment. For your information, a quality marble countertop retails around $200 per square foot. However, practical or decorative marble accent pieces are a growing trend. Here are a few examples of what’s available in stores: • • • • • • • •

Clocks Lamps Rolling pins Cutting boards Serving trays Coasters End tables Candlesticks

It’s hard to stay stone-faced in the presence of these incredibly chic and delightfully affordable accents. Visit your local home decoration stores in search of a timeless creation to fall in love with.

ORIGIN AND APPEARANCE Marble mostly comes from Europe but is also quarried in North America and Asia.

Mother Nature gives it streaks and swirls of different colours, from blacks, greens, pinks, reds and purples to the classic white veined with grey. A true rainbow of possibilities!

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• Adjust the thermocouple and thermopile • Calculate and adjust the gas pressure • Detect any leaks • Check that the pilot is working • Clean the viewing glass • Check the ventilation A bit of preventative maintenance could save you from many unpleasant surprises in the short or long term. Have a local company regularly inspect and maintain your gas fireplace to stay safe, comfortable and healthy at home.

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Do you often feel an overwhelming urge to crack out your paintbrush and give your walls a fresh new look inspired by the season’s hottest colours? If you like to stay on top of the latest design trends, here’s what’s in vogue for summer 2017.

• Woodland themes. Colours that bring to mind a peaceful stroll through the woods are must-haves in trendy, Zen-inspired homes this year. For inspiration, think of natural elements like leaves, pine needles, ferns, moss, mushrooms, bark and stone. Adding simple, earthy tones to your home is the perfect way to infuse some peace and serenity into your life.

• Nocturnal skies. This year, colour schemes featuring gradients of blue, grey and purple are transporting trendsetters to a place where the stars — and unexplored galaxies — enchant us day and night. For a truly original, dreamlike design, consult a specialist about the use of watercolours to recreate the richness and depth of a dark night sky.

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1. Rub the tarnished objects with a moist cloth and baking soda, then rinse. It’s as simple as that!

2. In a container lined with aluminum foil, mix 250 grams of baking soda with two litres of hot water. Leave your silver objects submerged in the solution for 30 minutes, then rinse. The aluminum absorbs impurities like magic!

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Good-bye Granny flats: luxart Homes Unveils new Multi-Generational Product, announces final lot release by aMy HoGUe luxart Homes has pushed home customization to the limit with their newest product – multi-generational homes, a two-for-one home designed with multiple generations in mind. luxart Homes’ beckwith development, Maggie’s Place, is the perfect setting for their new multi-generational product, offering purchasers an idyllic rural paradise, only minutes from city amenities, and literally right next door to family and friends.

Maggie’s Place is a development that provides something exceptional to prospective homeowners; architectural consistency, scenic winding roads, ample trees and lot styles you won’t find anywhere else. and with a starting price of $499,900, purchasers will be pleased by

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When it comes to customization of new homes, luxart Homes stands behind the belief that customizing doesn’t end at selecting styles for kitchen cupboard doors and flooring. luxart Homes’ purchasers are invited to explore customization options such as removing walls, adding extra bedrooms, and changing the interior design to create the perfect space for their family. “our purchasers aren’t choosing between only one or two options,� amanda Wagorn, co-founder and Ceo of luxart Homes explained, “When we work with a family, we truly

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In fact, luxart’s new multi-generational home takes customization to the next level for customers, accommodating older adults and their families who may want to live near one another, but without losing valuable independence. representing the shift of an aging demographic of baby boomers, multi-generational housing can easily meet the needs of more than one generation. Going above and beyond in offering customization options to their clients, luxart Homes’ new product is specially designed to house two separate families, creating a space where the security and companionship of living near loved ones are both within easy reach. “It’s two totally separate residences under one roof,� Wagorn explained, “for people looking to travel, it can be the perfect solution to living in an apartment or senior’s residence. loved ones get to keep their home, and their space, while living in a close-knit community like Maggie’s Place.�

Properties in Maggie’s Place are between 1.5 and 3 acres, with options for open or wooded lots, and a range of sun directionalities. all lots are serviced by full underground Hydro, bell Canada, bell fibe Internet, and rogers Cable, and the development is close to the amenities of Carleton Place, as well as the beckwith recreation complex, one of the largest in ontario. a luxart Home purchaser is getting far more than a well-designed and built home that meets their needs and budget, they’re investing in a home that brings with it a close-knit and active community. “the lots are large and serene enough to offer a feeling of private, estate living – but just outside the tree line there’s a neighbourhood feeling, a real sense of community,� Wagorn said. time is running out to purchase lots in luxart Homes’ coveted beckwith development, Maggie’s Place. With only 15 lots left in the current release and an additional 11 lots awaiting the final release, the dream of living in the rural paradise of Maggie’s Place may soon be coming to a close.

Wagorn confirmed that construction has already begun on the most recent lot release from June 2016, and the final release is scheduled for late 2017. for those who missed the 2016 release, the key to securing a lot is to get there early – the line to reserve a lot for the 2016 release began at midnight with customers treated to coffee and doughnuts to help make the time fly. for more information about luxart Homes please visit the website at www.luxartHomes.com or contact the sales office at 613-253-7571. the model home is located at 107 William Hay drive, and is open saturdays and sundays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., or anytime by appointment.

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Ten tips for a GREENER Horticulture enthusiasts, rejoice! It’s time to start planting the seeds of this summer’s garden. Tempted to start your own? Don’t worry: being a beginner doesn’t mean that you can’t do excellent work. Here are ten tips to help any gardening novice grow like a pro.

1. PLAN IT OUT. Before you get your hands dirty, try to envision your ideal garden as a whole. Sketch the layout of the space you have to work with and its surroundings. No matter how big or small your project may be, proper planning is the key to success.

2. ACQUIRE TOOLS. Digging, planting and maintaining your garden requires some basic equipment. A beginner’s toolbox should include a spade, a hoe, a rake, a trowel, a wheelbarrow, a watering can, some shears and a pair of gloves.

Having the right tools makes gardening infinitely more enjoyable and helps prevent injuries.

3. MIND THE LIGHTING. Your garden or flowerbeds should ideally be located in a spot that receives lots of sunlight and little wind, but many species do well in shadier conditions. Before you settle on a variety to sow, consider its solar needs and whether or not you can fulfill them.

4. PREPARE THE SOIL. Provide your plants with the best possible soil conditions and watch them thrive! Removing rocks and pebbles, tilling the ground and adding some fertilizer goes a long way in creating a fertile space to grow.

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6. MATCH COLOURS. Try to match your flowers to your home’s exterior for a stunning, cohesive effect. Don’t feature too many hues, however, to avoid a cluttered look.

7. PLANT IN GROUPS. Foster cross-pollination and improve your garden’s vitality by planting in bunches. Avoid isolating single specimens — your plants are social creatures too!

8. MIX IT UP. Create a balanced look by varying the height and shape of the plants in your garden.

9. GIVE IT SPACE. Your adorable sprouts and tiny seeds will eventually grow into full-fledged adult plants. Consider how large they’ll be once they reach maturity and plan accordingly. Always follow the recommended planting depth for each variety as well.

10. ASK FOR HELP. Need some assistance? Don’t hesitate to seek advice from the pros at your local gardening centre or nursery.

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TRACK DOWN THE (HIDDEN) CAUSES of a cold house in the winter

Do your teeth chatter when you get out of bed in the morning? Do you have to wear two pairs of socks and thick slippers so your feet don’t freeze on your icy floors? If your heating bills are increasingly expensive and you’re seriously considering a move down south to escape the winter, try to determine — and neutralize — the cause of your thermal discomfort before making a hasty decision.

IS YOUR HOME AIRTIGHT? In the summer as well as in the winter, heat escapes your home from several places: • Your range hood and bathroom exhaust fan • Your dryer vent • Your front, side and patio doors • Your windows The solution? Seal all cracks with caulking, even the tiniest ones. You should also consider replacing your windows with more energy-efficient models. Simply call a win-

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Five common CURTAIN MISTAKES to avoid The window treatment experts have spoken! Here are the five most common errors made by homeowners who choose to install their new curtains without seeking professional assistance.

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