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Residents’ frustrations continue with Lanark County's stance on roadside spraying "Talk to the hand."

Back in the 90s, this was a saying in vogue with teenagers, used to dismiss whatever their parents or teachers were saying. And here's why I can't seem to get it out of my head.

Lanark County started roadside spraying two years ago. Arguing that Ontario had declared wild parsnip to be a noxious weed, they immediately decided to control it by spraying their roadsides with chemicals. There were other options: timing their annual roadside mowing to reduce the spread of wild parsnip, implementing a public education program on identifying and dealing with this plant, or simply using a complaint-driven approach.

But the lure of chemicals was just too strong. Lanark County spent over $50,000 last year to spray chemicals with unknown effects on our roadsides. Perhaps they wanted to emulate the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, who have sprayed chemicals for nine years, and are still going at it.

Concerned residents immediately protested. Physicians with experience in pesticide-related illnesses, retirees with environmentrelated degrees and experience in assessing collateral damage from pesticides, organic farmers and beekeepers, people with chemical sensitivities, and property owners concerned about water-contamination because of Lanark County's porous bedrock and abundant wetlands and water courses: They all wrote letters and emails to the county councillors, setting out valid, factual reasons why Lanark County should stop roadside spraying. All to no avail. They were just “talking to the hand.” Although some councillors were responsive to the pleas of their constituents, the propesticide majority prevailed.

Still, last year there was one faint ray of hope — the option to get a no-spray sign from Lanark County to exempt your roadside (if you lived on a county road) from spraying. This option was so poorly advertised by Lanark County that concerned volunteers took it on themselves to create, pay for and

publish an ad (in the Humm) to let people know that they could apply for one of these signs — only token protection against spraying, but better than nothing. Other volunteers put up posters, and delivered flyers to residents on roads that were to be sprayed. The outcome?

Approximately 650 no-spray signs lined the various county roads in Lanark County last summer. People were using what little power they had to affirm their rights to a healthy and safe environment.

Then, late last fall, dozens of environmentalists tried yet again to stop roadside spraying with numerous delegations and letters to county council. They also offered to help staff find safer and more sustainable ways to manage noxious weeds by adopting a road and remediating roadsides denuded by chemical spraying. This gesture of goodwill was then subverted. Here's how.

Shortly before Lanark County council's April 12 meeting, councillors received their agenda. Much mention was made of the county's new adopt-a-road program, which seemed linked to what the environmentalists were advocating. Only through careful questioning was it revealed that this new program was replacing the no-spray sign policy. The pro-environment councillors were completely surprised by this manoeuver.

So, on April 12 the county replaced the sign option with an adopt-a-road policy.

It enables you to manage the spread of the wild parsnip on a county-owned section of roadside. What's wrong with that? It sounds progressive — until you look at the details.

To adopt a county road, here are just some of the requirements to which you must agree: complete and submit an adopt-a-road program agreement, be part of a group of at least three people, and if you are deemed to meet the county's conditions, you may be approved. You must have the county pick for you an adoptable stretch of road, a minimum of two kilometres long, and commit to an adoption of two years as well aspick up litter on your

adopted stretch at least twice a year, in the spring and fall. Also, sort the collected litter into four different categories (glass, plastic, metal and "other").

What does this have to do with weed management?

You also have to give the county office 72 hours notice prior to starting a program activity and immediately after each activity, remove and control invasive plants and noxious weeds (specific plants not named), comply with the adopt-a-road insurance requirements, and release the county of responsibility for any injuries or damages that you may suffer. As well, your adopted section must be monitored by the county to make sure they're happy with your work, and work should be restricted on your roadside to weekdays during daylight hours.

Compare this with the no-spray sign option, where one or more individuals could take responsibility for their county road frontage and manage wild parsnip whenever and how-

ever they deemed appropriate.

We've now been left with even less than before, as if that was possible.

Spraying pesticides on county roadsides has replaced the vibrant beauty of our roadsides with dead vegetation, and has destabilized our environment by harming our pollinators, creating chemically-resistant weeds, and putting our water at risk. Our councillors have been impassive and evasive in response to entreaties from residents and advice from reputable experts, and are continuing to spend taxpayer money on this damaging activity. Effectively, we're just “talking to the hand.”

We owe it to our health and our environment not to give up, though.

Please share your concerns by emailing our county councillors, care of the county clerk: ldrynan@lanarkcounty. ca. Also, visit friendsoflanarkcounty. wordpress.com for background and updates on this issue.

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Lanark County Great Veggie Grow-Off launches May 1 The Great Veggie Grow-Off challenge is now in its fourth year. It was an exciting year, as the grow-off expanded to include all nine communities and all four food banks in Lanark County.

Results were positive, with more than five tons of food collected — 10,104 pounds. The increase in participation is a great indicator of the strength in community through members growing and sharing food with one another.

Also exciting was the inclusion of youth in the process. Almonte District High School youth started a modest community garden, which was cared for by the Mississippi Mills Youth Centre during the summer months. Produce from this garden was used in meals at both the high school and the youth centre throughout the season. Many large bags of fresh, delicious veggies were donated to the grow-off by these gardeners. Many youth declared a new-found love for all vegetables, especially those they helped to grow and harvest.

Master gardener David Hinks noted that “more people are gardening every year in the community and at home, as well as sharing the produce with people in need. The food banks are better supported with the healthy value

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The Lanark County Great Veggie Grow-Off challenge is set to launch May 1 at the Mississippi Mills Youth Centre in Almonte.

The initiative encourages the community to grow extra produce and donate it to their local food bank. Above, gardeners enjoy the bounty from the community garden at Almonte and District High School last year. of fresh local food donations.

The Lanark County Great Veggie Grow-Off is a fun challenge between communities — the only prize being a good reason to

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Indigenous rights pilgrimage comes to Lanark County in May Last week, some three-dozen people, aged nine months to 87 years, set out on a 600-kilometre journey from Kitchener to Ottawa as part of the Pilgrimage for Indigenous Rights. It will travel along Highway 7 in Lanark County with overnight stops May 8 in Maberly and May 9 in Perth before heading on to Ashton on May 10.

More than 160 people joined the first leg from Kitchener to Cambridge on April 23.

The pilgrimage comes in response to the final report and recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which documented the devastating legacy of residential schools on indigenous communities, and called on faith groups to “formally adopt and comply with the principles, norms, and standards of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) as a framework for reconciliation.”

The long-distance walk will also publicize and support NDP MP Romeo Saganash’s private member’s bill, C-262, calling on Parliament to officially adopt and implement the UNDRIP and ensuring Canadian laws operate in harmony with the treaty.

Canada signed on to UNDRIP in May 2016.

A free public event will take place at St Paul’s United Church (25 Gore St. W. in Perth) on Tuesday, May 9 at 7 p.m., featuring guest speakers includ-

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MP Romeo Saganash, above, and Indigenous rights activist Leah Gazan, inset, headline a public event on the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples on May 9 at St. Paul’s United Church in Perth, 25 Gore Street West.

ing Saganash — who for more than 30 years has played a key role in the development and drafting of UNDRIP — and Leah Gazan, a member of Wood Mountain Lakota Nation who teaches at the faculty of education at the University of Winnipeg.

Gazan has been an active participant in social movements including Idle No More and as a co-founder of the #WeCare campaign, aimed at working with the broader Canadian public to participate in ensuring the end of violence against indigenous women and girls.

The pilgrimage is organized jointly

by the Mennonite Church of Canada (MC) and Christian Peacemaker Teams: Indigenous Peoples Solidarity (CPT-IPS), and hosted locally by the St. Paul’s Mission and Outreach team and Lanark County Neighbours for Truth and Reconciliation.

“This is a tangible opportunity for the church to witness its support for the rights of indigenous peoples,” says MC Canada indigenous-settler relations director Steve Heinrichs, an organizer and walker with the pilgrimage. “Personally, I’m excited to engage in meaningful conversations with a wide diversity of communities as to why adoption of the Declaration is good news, not just for indigenous nations, but for all Canadians.”

“I expect hard work. 35 kilometres a day seems huge, but I welcome the opportunity to be touching the land with every step I take,” says co-organizer and CPT-IPS member Kathy Moorhead-Thiessen. “I relish the conversations and the teachings from the ones I will walk with and the ones I will meet along the way.”

The pilgrimage is open to all people, and will include both indigenous and settler participants. The walkers, who will sleep in church basements and conduct educational sharing sessions at each stop, will arrive in Ottawa on May 14. Details on joining the walk for one or more days are available at http://pfir.ca/.

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Four steps to becoming a more patient parent Children’s Resources and Wheels (CROW) will be providing regular columns to this newspaper, highlighting some of the services they offer and offering parents valuable tips.

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Now, ask yourself this — when was the last time you did any of those things? You can’t take care of others if you don’t take care of yourself. Mutually respectful relationships require us to be self-respecting, too. So practice some self-care.

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Slocan Ramblers to appear at Perth’s Full Circle Theatre May 11 Local bluegrass fans, and fans of good music in general, should take note of the upcoming appearance of The Slocan Ramblers at Perth’s Full Circle Theatre, on Thursday, May 11 at 8 p.m.

The Slocan Ramblers have been called “Canada’s young bluegrass band to watch,” but the concert’s presenter, Danny Sullivan, says that’s hardly adequate to describe their musical prowess.

“As far as I’m concerned, the Slocan Ramblers are the best bluegrass band north of the Mason-Dixon line,” he said.

Their last two local appearances were sold out, so fans are encouraged to book their tickets sooner, rather than wait and be disappointed.

Rooted in the tradition, fearlessly creative, and possessing a bold, dynamic sound, The Slocans (2015 Edmonton Folk Fest Emerging Artist Award recipients), have quickly become a leading light of Canada’s roots music scene, built on their reputation for energetic live shows, impeccable musicianship and their uncanny ability to convert anyone within earshot into a lifelong fan.

On their album, Coffee Creek (2015) The Slocan Ramblers blend lightning fast and devilishly intricate instrumentals with the sawdust-thick vocals of singer Frank Evans, who takes lead on songs ranging from rowdy old-

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The Slocan Ramblers will bring their bluegrass sound to Perth’s Full Circle Theatre on May 11. The band, which possesses a bold, dynamic sound, earned the 2015 Edmonton Folk Fest Emerging Artist Award. time numbers like “Groundhog,” to a Dustbowl classic like Woody Guthrie’s “Pastures of Plenty.”

“Toronto audiences don’t respond to a clean, polished Nashville sound,” tune composer and mandolinist Adrian Gross explained. “They dig a lot of energy in their music, a rowdy bar vibe. They’re hard to win over.”

But The Slocan Ramblers have won them over, moving from a young ensemble of bluegrass pickers to one of

the best-known Canadian roots bands.

They’ve done this by staying true to the roots of the music, not seeking to revive anything but rather to tap the rough and rowdy heart of the music.

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aspects of the music to the fore, and they understand that if you polish up the music too much, you lose the raw excitement that makes it so vibrant.

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be a big part of what made an album cool – Monroe singing just beyond the edge of his voice, the moment right before you realize Vassar isn’t lost – the moment on and beyond the edge.”

Listen to Evans’ worn vocals and you’ll hear some of the edge that great singers like Keith Whitley brought to the music. Or try Gross’ powerfully discordant and innovative mandolin solo on “Groundhog,” or Darryl Poulsen’s counterpoint Lester-Flattruns towards the end of the title track, or the rumbling beats of Alastair Whitehead’s acoustic bass on “Call Me Long Gone” (or Whitehead’s beautiful, world-weary original songs like “Elk River” or “Angeline”) to get a feel for how The Slocan Ramblers are pushing the envelope.

This is roots music without pretension, music intended to make you feel something, music to get you moving in a crowded bar. The Slocan Ramblers recorded Coffee Creek the same way they perform on stage: standing up, leaning into the music, and pushing harder and harder for that edge just beyond.

The Slocan Ramblers appear at Perth’s Full Circle Theatre Thursday, May 11 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance and are available at Ticket’s Please by phone at 613-485-6434 or online at www.ticketsplease.ca. Tickets can be reserved at Tickets Please and held for pick-up at the door.

Yet another Gilbert and Sullivan fan admits it to the world Yes, I’m out of the closet.

Sure, I’ll still do my best to convince everyone around me that I am hip and relevant, that my tastes in music are modern and eclectic, that as I age I am more aware than ever of all of the good music being made all around me by all ages and cultures. And yet here I am, performing in HMS Pinafore with the Mississippi Mudds this month.

Why? Because I love it.

I wasn’t really introduced to this music until university. A cabaret troupe I was involved with included a song from The Mikado in one of their shows. I never knew how good this stuff was or how hard it was to sing it well. I then spent some time trying to listen to as much as I could. I was lucky enough to see a couple of productions by local companies and that just enhanced my love of the material.

In some ways, this was the type of music that I wanted to write — lyrically funny but with beautiful music behind it. The kind of musical theatre that can be listened to on many levels; you can laugh at the words or be dazzled by the prose, you can get caught up in the loveliness of the music or you can watch the action between the characters.

I found it interesting to read about W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan. In

their time there were no copyright laws to protect their work so the best chance for them to make money from their shows was to present them themselves. They were forced to be creators, directors and producers of their own work if they hoped to profit by it.

Truly remarkable when you consider how many times these operettas have been performed over the years, how many companies have profited by the labours of these two artists, and how many different people have performed the shows.

So somehow it has just worked out that I was available this time of the year and found out about auditions.

I make my living as a musician; however, it had been well over 20 years since I auditioned for anything. It was a bit nerve wracking, but fortunately everyone involved has been extremely positive throughout the process, from auditions to early rehearsals to recent dress rehearsals. It’s a long process and the weather and a variety of flu bugs in the last couple of months haven’t made things easier. However, things progress every day and the production team here is really first rate.

So I’d recommend seeing this show on so many levels. It’s a funny script with great music which has stood the test of time. You get to see friends and

Mike McCormick, right, plays The Rt. Hon, Sir Joseph Porter, K.C.B. and Laurie Dickson, who plays Captain Corcoran in the upcoming Mississippi Mudds production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s HMS Pinafore. The play opens April 28 at the Carleton Place Town Hall theatre.

neighbours on stage in great costumes doing something they all love. And you get to see me, a seasoned veteran of the Canadian music scene, doing something brand new. If you get half the enjoyment out of the performance that we get in presenting it, you’ll go away extremely richer.

The Mudds Production of Gilbert

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s many of us begin our spring cleaning activities, the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit is reminding tri-county residents that can also apply to well water.

According to the health unit, spring is an optimal time to test wells for bacteria due to the effect melting snow and heavy rains can have on drinking water. They actually recommend well water be tested three times a year to ensure it’s safe to drink. If bacteria is present, it can actually be an early warning sign of contaminated water.

And it’s easy to do. Free water bottles for samples can be picked up at another health unit location – Smiths Falls, Kemptville, Almonte, Perth, Portland or Lanark Highlands – and follow the steps. Remove all filters and aerators from your faucet and clean the end of the tap with a cloth with bleach. Be sure to take the sample from a tap you normally drink from at home.

It’s important to let the cold water run for approximately three minutes before collecting

the sample, but don’t open the bottle until you’re ready to take it to avoid contamination. Keep the lid to the bottle in your hand, but don’t touch the inside of it.

Fill the bottle and once you have the sample, be sure to keep it cold, but don’t freeze it. Afterwards, return it to the health unit, where it will be sent for testing at the public health lab in Kingston or Ottawa. Remember to fill in all the necessary information on the data sheet you submit with your sample.

The health unit advises residents shouldn’t rely on results from a single sample, but a series of three taken one to two weeks apart will best help determine the quality and stability of your water.

Just think of it like changing the batteries in your smoke alarms when you spring forward and fall back for Daylight Saving Time.

It’s regular maintenance that ensures you and your family are enjoying safe drinking water in your home for years to come.

For information on drinking water testing, visit www.healthunit.org.

Potatoes were a staple in surviving lean Depression years We never seemed to run out of potatoes. Bags of them sat in the dugout cellar under the house, and they appeared on the table for just about every meal. And that included the pan of fried potatoes and onions Father had to have for breakfast.

Several of those bags were not going to see our table, though ... at least, not yet. Once it was warm enough, Father dragged a few bags out of the cellar and spread the potatoes out on newspapers on the summer-kitchen floor. This was an after-supper chore, and it only happened once a year.

This was not a time to sit idly in the rocking chair and light his pipe, as he liked to do after

his evening meal. No, every spare minute he had, he would sit on the low stool and with a couple of empty pails beside him begin the ritual that would make sure we had enough potatoes to last us through the next winter.

With the longer evenings of spring upon us, there was no need to light the lantern for the job at hand. With the summerkitchen door wide open, he would reach down and grab one potato at a time, and turn it over in his hand, examining it closely. And then, with the paring knife he had sharpened on the whit stone before, he would quarter the potatoes just so. They had to be done in a certain way, which meant the

be sure to grow when planted.

And again he would tell me how the eye would sprout in the ground, and from that beginning, a potato would grow.

job was too important to hand it off to one of us, for which we five children were eternally grateful. Each piece of potato had to have an eye. And when I asked Father why this was so important, he said it was the only way you could be sure the potato would root when it was put in the ground. And so, Father would turn the potato in his hand, examine it, and cut it into proper pieces that would

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And soon the planting would etable garden.

The reasonbegin. But before, Father would ing behind planting potatoes have spent many back-breaking outside the vegetable garden hours on the long stretch of See MARY page 9 land that ran beside our veg-

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Just about every sentence in Scott Dunlop’s letter to the editor of April 20, 2017 contains misinformation. First, the idea that Dr. Ted Mosquin doesn’t see the big picture is ridiculous.

Dr. Mosquin’s CV speaks for itself. He has studied the big ecological picture most of his long and illustrious career. Lanark

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Tough, strong, looking for love in Station Theatre’s 'The Chalk Garden' Grace Lee acts the part of Laurel in The Chalk Garden, opening at the Station Theatre in Smiths Falls on April 28 and continuing May 4 to 7.

Laurel is 16 and lives with her grandmother on a country estate in England in the mid50s. She’s estranged from her mom, her grandmother dotes on her and Laurel takes advantage … until her new governess arrives. The governess realizes what Laurel wants, and needs (because of her own sorrowful past) — and things start to

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escaped me, but my sister Audrey said it was because they would take up the whole garden.

And so, long before Father started cutting them into pieces, he would have plowed that part of the field, and then with a shovel he would work each row until it was full of separate holes, just deep enough to plant.

I thought the planting was as much of a chore as getting the ground ready. Father would take the filled pails from the summer-kitchen, carrying two

change.

In real life, Lee is 14 and in Grade 8 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic School in Smiths Falls; this is her sixth play. She first appeared in Pollyanna at the age of nine with director Lynda Daniluk (who is also directing The Chalk Garden), and today looks at the Station Theatre as her “second home.”

As her for-real home is filled with family, her onstage home is filled with theatre-family.

This year, in The Chalk Garden, for instance, Krista Duff,

who plays the “governess,” has played her mother in a previous play, and Rich Croteau, who plays Maitland, the “manservant,” has previously played her father. It’s like old-home week …

“Laurel is seeking attention.

She wants someone to care for her. She steals alcohol, lights fires, screams, makes things up” says Lee, “and people won’t stop her.”

Her behaviour is tempered somewhat by her strange friendship with Maitland and

“without Maitland, Laurel would have lost her way more than she has,” explains Lee. Lee sees Laurel as a “sad, sad kid who needs to be loved.” At the beginning of the play, Lee says Laurel is “tough, strong, but weaker inside than she wants people to know.” At the end, when her mother comes to take her home after four years of living with her grandmother, Lee says Laurel “starts to let her guard down."

at a time, and I would sense the pain I thought he must feel from the load, and he would place the pails at intervals along the rows.

Then, stooping over, he would take out a few pieces of the cut potatoes and drop them into the holes. But the chore didn’t end there. Dippers of water from yet another pail were poured on top of the potatoes and then the hole covered with the earth beside it.

Father could only do a couple rows at a time; such was the chore of planting potatoes. It would take many hours to finish the job, and then the long

wait began, hoping that one day a sprout would appear to show that his hard work had paid off.

And when row after row of potatoes filled that part of the field, I would marvel at the miracle of it all. I knew it would take a long time before we would see the blossoms on the plants, and I would both rejoice and be filled with dread. Because sometimes, when the sun beat down on our backs like an open fire, we would go up and down those same rows with little honey pails of coal oil and pick off the potato bugs which, if left alone, would rub out all Father’s

long hours of labour. And I felt a certain comfort and relief as the plants grew and flourished, and I would have a deep sense of gratitude knowing as long as we had those bags of potatoes in the cellar, we wouldn’t starve to death when winter closed around us and something called the Depression showed no sign of easing off.

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accompanying the herbicide. Lastly, is Mr. Dunlop aware that the “various studies” he refers to that indicates “low toxicity” is all published by entities with vested interests in making money from this poison? If Mr. Dunlop had bothered to attend any of the information meetings the Friends of Lanark County have offered, he would be aware that there are several safe and effective ways to deal with wild parsnip without killing

anyone or anything else.

They could also have told him how outdoor workers can easily keep safe from contracting wild parsnip by taking a few simple precautions.

I don’t understand the intransigence of the Lanark County Council members who continue to ignore the voices of reason, but they won’t be able to ignore our votes in the next election.

Myrna Lee Chair, Lanark Fights Lyme

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Grace Lee stars as Laurel in The Chalk Garden, opening April 28 at the Station Theatre in Smiths Falls.

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“There’s a lot of character development here,” Lee says, adding that she works hard at showing that development.

The play is full of strong women, each with her own story — the governess with her mysterious past, the grandmother trying to prove her daughter Olivia (Katharine Coleman) wrong, Olivia — married, widowed, remarried and now pregnant — determined to pry her daughter away from her clutching mother, and Laurel, willing at last to leave her grandmother and fly off to a new home to meet her stepfather.

Other members of the cast include Sue Parsons as Mrs. St. Maugham, Terry Watkiss as the judge, and Lise Nelson as the little lady and

the nurse.

“If you don’t come to see this play for anything else, see it for the cast,” says Lee. “We have such an incredible cast and crew and they make this show what it is. I’m so grateful and proud to be able to do this play with such talented people. They make this production worth seeing … on top of the incredible story.”

The Chalk Garden tickets 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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At The Crystal Palace Children’s Activities & Family Rest Area: 10:00 - 3:00 9:30 - 3:00 9:30 - 3:00 11:00 & 1:00 12:00 and 2:30 2:00

Main Stage Entertainment

Art and music activities by Algonquin College Early Childhood Education Students Face painting with Korny Klowns Games and exploring with Maple Key’s Day Camp Paddling Puppeteer Ken Ramsden & Ken Staunton Ukulele Show

Saturday, April 29, 2017 (Herriott Street at Gore Street)

10:00 AM Smiths Falls Gordon Pipe Band - the popular 20-piece Scottish pipe and drum corps 10:30 AM Official Opening Ceremonies - Perth & District Chamber of Commerce President Debra Bellevue - Perth Mayor John Fenik - Perth Town Crier Brent McLaren - Lanark & District Maple Syrup Producers Awards Presentation 11:00 AM The Pie Plates - featuring songs from their CD ‘Another Slice Please’ 12:00 PM Maple Hill Bluegrass - award winning Canadian Bluegrass band 1:15 PM Maplefest ‘Wood Cookie’ Challenge - 2-person cross-cut saw teams let the chips fly to clock the fastest log-sawing times!

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Catholic school board students recognized with Bravo Breakfast Awards The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario celebrated the first of four area Bravo Breakfast Awards April 19 at Hanley Hall in Smiths Falls, recognizing students from the Smiths Falls area schools with the prestigious award. One student from each elementary and secondary school is chosen to receive this award annually, which acknowledges the unsung heroes within CDSBEO Catholic schools.

Director of Education, Wm. J. Gartland, began the tradition of honouring these remarkable achievers nine years ago.

"Each of the young people here have been selected by their individual school communities for their special contribution,” Gartland said.

"You have made a difference in the lives of those around you. You

have put others ahead of yourselves in many circumstances. Each of you represents what we hope all of our students aspire to do and be."

Also in attendance were Vice-Chair Robin Reil, trustee Nancy Kirby, and trustee Brent Laton.

The following students were recognized: • Laura Eden, Grade 8, Notre Dame Catholic High School, Carleton Place; • Bailey McInnis, Grade 12, Notre Dame Catholic High School, Carleton Place; • Grayson Papineau, Grade 6, Holy Cross Catholic School, Kemptville; • Alyson Murray, Grade 8, Holy Name of Mary Catholic School, Almonte; • Trinity Spinks, Grade 5, Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic School, Lanark; • Aiden Kirst, Grade 5, St. Edward Catholic

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The CDSBEO presented Bravo Breakfast Awards to deserving students in the Smiths Falls area during their first of four recognition assemblies on April 19 in Smiths Falls at Hanley Hall. Left to right back row: Alyson Murray, Laura Eden, Natasha McGregor, Tyler Street, Chad Hogue, Anthony Scharf, Manveer Grewal; front row: Trinity Spinks, Jean-Luc Boucher, Madison Larose, Owyn Tetreault, Colin Scollard, Grayson Papineau, Aiden Kirst, Matthew Conlon.

School, Westport; • Matthew Conlon, Grade 8, St. Francis de Sales Catholic School, Smiths Falls; • Colin Scollard, Grade 2, St. Gregory Catholic School, Carleton Place; • Owyn Tetreault, Grade 3, St. James the Greater Catholic School, Smiths Falls;

• Jean-Luc Boucher, Grade 6, St. John Catholic Elementary School, Perth; • Madison Larose, Grade 6, St. Mary Catholic School, Carleton Place; • Emalee Mussell, Hanley Hall School of Alternative and Continuing Education, Smiths Falls;

• Natasha McGregor, Grade 7, St. John Catholic High School, Perth; • Tyler Street, Grade 10, St. John Catholic High School, Perth; • William Brooks, Grade 8, St. Luke Catholic High School, Smiths Falls; • Anthony Scharf, Grade 12,

St. Luke Catholic High School; • Manveer Grewal, Grade 7, St. Michael Catholic High School, Kemptville; • Chad Hogue, Grade 12, St. Michael Catholic High School, Kemptville.

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SPRING IS IN THE AIR! A time of change when avid outdoor enthusiasts are excited to make their new family home their own.

L A full length Verandah invites you to this private 10.7 Acre retreat, NEW commuting distance to the city. Your primitive table will be at home in this 34’ Country-Sized Kit/Eating/Sitting Area. A cozy wood stove, enhanced by a stone wall creates an ideal setting for your rocking chair & children’s story time. Lg sunlit LvgRm OPEN HOUSE boasts picture window. You will fall in love with the 15’ x 13’ TH SUNDAY APRIL 30 1-3PM window-wrapped Solarium. A spiral staircase leads to 4 spacious bds. Unspoiled LL, attached Dbl Gar/inside entry to Mud Rm/Laundry Rm…Natural gas in the country is such a perk! See you Sunday! MLS# 1043983

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ANTIQUE BUFFS, YOU WILL LOVE THE CHARACTER IN THIS 2 STOREY BRICK WITH VERANDAH! Affordable 3 BDR, sunlit LVG with stunning windowed alcove, E gleaming hwds, open concept LVG/DNR, 10 Ft. ceilings, profiled trim enhance windows & drs, expansive main level Family Rm addition, convenient Main Flr Laundry & 3 Pce BTH. Eat-in KIT + walk-in Pantry… What a Perk!

OPEN HOUSE TH SATURDAY APRIL 29 , 1-3PM Plenty of parking, det. garages w/rm for 2 cars end to end + coverall. Easily accessible wheelchair lift from driveway to side entrance! MLS# 1036215 ! , MING HOME CHARESSIBLE ACC Y IL AS

105 COLONEL BY WAY, MERRICKVILLE - ANNA KOWALEWSKI - 613-875-7842 101 COLONEL BY WAY, MERRICKVILLE - ANNA KOWALEWSKI - 613-875-7842 51 STONEWALK DRIVE, KEMPTVILLE - CHRISTINE MACKAY - 613-327-5437 65 STONEWALK DRIVE, KEMPTVILLE - CHRISTINE MACKAY - 613-327-5437 122 EJ'S LANE, BECKWITH - DEB DRISCOLL - 613-489-2996 123 MALCOLM'S WAY, BECKWITH - DEB DRISCOLL - 613-489-2996

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23 GARDEN AVE, PERTHMORE $289,900 ***JEFFREY WEIR 613-285-4467 ***DOUG FORDE 613-285-5732

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OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY APRIL 29 11:30AM -1PM 77 WILSON ST. WEST, PERTH. $ 1 8 3 , 5 0 0 Wonderful family home, huge lot, close to all amenities and right across from Stewart School and Perth Pool Joanne Bennell 613-812-0505

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY APRIL 30 11:30AM-1PM 107 PIKE LAKE ROUTE 11

Custom stone Bungalow • new listing

113 SMITH DRIVE, PERTH

$439,000 Incredible finishing & upgrades in this custom built, stone, 3 or 4 bedrm bungalow. Super corner lot location within walking to golf course, downtown Perth, parks, schools & more! 9 ft ceilings & lots of windows enhance the open concept design. Welcoming foyer opens to a beautiful sun filled living rm highlighted by a gorgeous window outlined gas fireplace & vaulted ceiling. Centre island with extra sink, granite counter tops, walk-in pantry, terrace door to covered deck & open rail, highlight the beautiful kitchen/dining. Master bedroom has spa tub, granite on vanity & walk in closet. Interior access from double att. garage to laundry & 2 pce powder rm finish out the main level. Lower level is totally finished with in-floor heating, bright family room, spacious 3rd bedrm, large recreation room or 4th bedroom with bonus sink, 3 pce bath w/oversized shower. Hardwood & ceramic on main level, paved drive, C/air, gas heat & hot water, privacy fence, shed, covered verandah. MLS# 1054807 Sheri Mahon-Fournier 613-812-1215 sherisells@hotmail.com

$344,500 4 Season year round home on beautiful Pike Lake. Low maintenance, fantastic views and great location.

Take County Road #10 to Pike Lake Route #11 and follow the Open House signs to PIN#107 Joanne Bennell 613-812-0505

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 1-2

NEW LISTING

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56 GARDEN AVENUE PERTH

74 JASPER AVE

SECONDS TO BOAT LAUNCH ON RIDEAU 266 COUTTS BAY RD., RIDEAU FERRY

3 QUEEN ST., PERTH

$185,000 Excellent bungalow to start out in or finish up in! This 3 or 4 bedroom home is deceiving in size and has been well cared for and maintained. Covered front verandah and laminate flooring throughout most areas. Dishwasher and room for a table in the kitchen plus separate dining room. Den could be a fourth bedroom as it has a closet and could be easily closed off from the living room. Forced air gas heat and hot water, central air, updated breaker panel (2017). Newer windows with transferable warranty, updated shingles, new front and side door. Interlock walkway and driveway, detached insulated garage is wired and drywalled. MLS# 1049492 Sheri Mahon-Fournier 613-812-1215 sherisells@hotmail.com

10 MINUTES EAST OF PERTH

CONDO 105-22 WELLAND ST

$189,900 Ground floor two bedroom unit in the Tweedsmuir condominium building. Walk out from your patio doors to the front grounds.

Nice, bright unit with ceramic and engineered hardwood floors no carpeting. Personal parking space and six appliances included with unit.

Lovely multi-purpose common room with its own kitchen and bathroom. Great location close to shopping. Controlled access and intercom system. Condo fees are currently $290 per month and includes heat and water. Hydro approximately $125-140 per month. Paul Martin 613-264-0123 Box #10

$369,900 If you love an open concept home, then this elegant bungalow in Heritage Perth is definitely for you! Enter the main foyer and the three sided gas fireplace creates a cozy focal point which leads to the sunken living room for easy entertaining. The remaining space with vaulted ceiling leads to the open kitchen. The large windows let the sun shine in enhancing the washed-look hardwood floor. Rich cabinets and island is a perfect set-up for the cook while still being a part of the party. Double garage leads to the mudroom with washer and dryer. Full basement can be completed to suite your needs. Three bedrooms with good sized master featuring ensuite and walk-in closet. The fenced back yard is perfect for children or gives you plenty of space for flower and vegetable gardens.

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

AFFORDABLE IN TOWN LIVING

$289,000 What a great neighbourhood! Quiet, paved, dead-end street located in the heart of Rideau Lakes. This home has a dramatic front Gothic dormer allowing natural light into the front & upper foyer areas. Main floor living area is nice and open consisting of generous sized living room with wood-burning fireplace, dining area with terrace doors to screened sunroom, great working kitchen with oak cabinets and lots of counter space. Master bedroom with combined 3 piece ensuite/laundry also on main level. Upstairs are two large bedrooms each with double closets and a 4 piece bath. Lower level includes a large walk-out family room, workshop & great storage space. R2000 home with 9 foot I.C.F. foundation walls, crown moulding on main level, iron filter, HRV, 200 amp with separate panel in detached 24 x 24 garage.

Gorgeous grounds, gardens and pathways. School bus, garage and recycle pickup.

Full service marina with boat launch just down the road MLS# 1054283.

Sheri Mahon-Fournier 613-812-1215 sherisells@hotmail.com

PERTH CONDO

71 DRUMMOND ST

This Immaculate home situated in the popular Perthmore Glen Sub division is immaculate, and nicely nestled into the last block tucked away from the hustle and bustle. Three bedrooms, one being used as a den on the main floor, lovely hard wood floors and large new bright windows, making it sunny and bright. The kitchen is cheerful with natural light flowing through the garden doors that lead to a large deck and a back yard. The back yard is quiet and has a buffer of lilac trees, offering privacy from the backing Perkins Ave homes.

The Master bedroom hosts an ensuite with a walk in shower.

The lower level is partially finished with what could be a 2nd sitting room or 4th bedroom. A 3 piece bath completes the finished area.All this for $325,000. Call Cathie for more details.

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

This two story brick charmer is nicely maintained and is a wonderful option for a single person or couple. New flooring on the main level with updated kitchen and a bright sun filled living room. The main floor laundry and the 2nd floor bathroom have glass block windows which add character to the home and provides filtered light. Large master bedroom has a window box for storage and gives the opportunity to curl up with a good book. This home is only one block from the Rideau Canal, park and walking trails.

Call Cathie for a showing!

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

OTTY LAKE COTTAGE

$169,900 3 bedroom bungalow just east of Perth with easy access to Hwy 7 on a quiet country road – great location for commuters . Private 1 acre lot with no rear neighbours. Great starter or retirement home with easy care vinyl siding, plus brand new carpet. Open concept 17 ft. kitchen/ dining with oak kitchen cabinets plus island for extra storage and prep space. Partially finished lower level with woodstove. MLS # 1054834 Barbara Shepherd 613 326-1361 or Paul Martin – 613 812-1097

$469,000 Escape to the peace of your historic cottage on the point - 325’ on the water and 3.3 acres on Otty Lake.

Awesome views from everywhere!

Great swimming at the dock only 15 steps from the cottage - perfect for watching the kids/grandkids while relaxing. Two bedrooms, 1½ baths, open concept for casual and easy summer entertaining. Recently renovated. Nature at its best - only 10 minutes to Perth.

MLS # 1052668 Barbara Shepherd 613-326-1361 or Bob Ferguson 613-812-8871

PERTH AND AREA’S NUMBER ONE SALES TEAM!

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Andrew Rivington* 613-812-3280

Bob Ferguson* 613-812-8871

Joanne Bennell* 613-812-0505

Christian Allan* Oral Pretty* Julia Scotland** Norene Allan* Barbara Shepherd* 613-207-0834 613-264-0123 613-390-0401 613-812-0407 613-326-1361 Connected to Your Community A/CP/K/P/SF - 14 - Thursday, April 27, 2017

Cathie McCabe* 613-284-6263

Drea Scotland* 613-390-2373

Sales Representative* Broker** Broker of Record***

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NEW

5693 MCDONALDS CRN ROAD MLS# 1054706 - $189,900 2BD, 1BTH FAMILY HOME Call Sheri D’Aoust 613-812-9344

CUSTOM BUILT

19B HAGGART ST PERTH MLS# 1045411 - $359,900

153 BATHURST LINE E ROAD MLS# 1052210 - $424,900 3 BD, 3 BTH BUNGALOW LARGE SHOP 23 ACRE

3 BD, 3 BTH, BRIGHT & AIRY ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME

JENNIFER GLAZIER*

613-812-8114

DEMI THOMPSON*

SHEILA BIRCH*

613-264-4330

NEW

775 UPPER SCOTCH LINE ROAD MLS# 1053873 - $729,000 CUSTOM 3 BD, 3 BTH – 2 STOREY HOME Call Paul Gordon 613-390-2281

CUSTOM BUILT

61 GORE STREET EAST, PERTH 613-267-2221

613-390-1604

RANDY CAVANAGH*

NEW

13 HAGGART ST PERTH MLS# 1054999 - $289,900 3+1 BD, 2 BTH BUNGALOW Call Sheri D’Aoust 613-812-9344

JEAN SHARPE*

613-464-1000

613-464-0008

PAUL GORDON*

NEW

381 OTTY LAKE S/W SHORE ROAD MLS# 1054204 - $1,400,000 ROCK LAKE – 253 ACRES Call Paul Gordon 613-390-2281

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NEW

1026 CODE ROAD, NEAR PERTH MLS# - $534,000 3 BD, 4 BTH – 2 STOREY Call Jean Sharpe 613-464-0008

1108 9TH CON B DALHOUSIE MLS# 1054605 - $289,000 3 BD, 2 BTH – 1 ½ STOREY HOME APPROX 66 ACRES W/2 PARCELS

Call Paul Gordon 613-390-2281

42 ACRES

NEW

616 NEW YORK LANE, PERTH MLS# 1054364 - $899,995 WATERFRONT BENNETT LAKE INDOOR POOL, GEOTHERMAL Call Sheila Birch 613-390-1604

9256 CNTY RD 42 WESTPORT MLS# 1042496 - $199,900 24 x 24 BUILDING 5 ZONE IRRIGIATION SYSTEM

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

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

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

943 CON 9 A DALHOUSIE MLS# 1033892 - $249,900 3+ BD, 4 BTH BUNGALOW 3.46 ACRE TREED LOT

CUSTOM BUILT

THE MEADOWS OF PERTH 128 SHEPPARD AVE MLS# 1041937 - $409,900 2 BD, 2 BTH BUNGALOW

1034 PALMERSTON PEAKS DRIVE MLS# 1047901 - $339,900 DEEDED ACCESS MISSISSIPPI RV

36 DRUMMOND ST W PERTH MLS# 1032918 - $539,000 3 BD + DEN/OFFICE- 2 STOREY 2 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE

185 FT. W/F

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

84 SHERBROOKE ST EAST PERTH MLS# 1052122 - $169,900 2 BD, 1 BTH BUNGALOW

WATERFRONT

681 BEAVER DAM LN OTTY LK MLS# 1045119 - $839,900 3 BD, 3 BTH BUNGALOW

OPEN HOUSE

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

22937 HWY 7 MLS# 1043947 - $149,900 3 BD, 1 BTH BUNGALOW VIEW OF SILVER LAKE

5660 MCDONALD’S CRN MLS# 1038318 - $179,900 3 BD, 2 BTH 2 STOREY

OPEN HOUSE

97 SHERBROOKE ST E PERTH SAT APR 29TH 11:00AM-12:00PM MLS# 1048161 - $219,500 2 BD, 1 BTH BUNGALOW Host: Randy Cavanagh 613-464-1000

372 UPPER DWYER HILL—ASHTON MLS# 1038405 - $550,000 4 BD, 2 BTH HI-RANCH GARAGE, BARN, PADDOCKS 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

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

OPEN HOUSE

929 DRUMMOND CON 1 MLS# 1053204 - $499,900 3+2 BD, 4 BTH - 2013 BUNGALOW

OPEN HOUSE

22 MATHER STREET PERTH

SUN APR 30TH 1:00-2:00PM MLS# 1042574 - $269,900

3 BD, 2 BTH BUNGALOW Host: Randy Cavanagh 613-464-1000

DREAMS FOR SALE – CHOOSE WISELY....CHOOSE Connected to Your Community A/CP/K/P/SF - 15 - Thursday, April 27, 2017

THE MEADOWS OF PERTH 144 SHEPPARD AVE

SUN APR 30TH 1:00-3:00PM MLS# 1029419 - $434,900

3 BD, 2 BTH BUNGALOWW/GAR Host: Sheila Birch 613-390-1604 ®

OPEN

LAWS gets a big boost from d n e k e e W HOUSE National Pet Adoption Weekend

THURS APR 27, FRI APR 28, SUN APR 30, MON MAY 1-WED MAY 3 106 Sheppard Avenue 161 Sheppard Avenue

Perth Perth

Randy Cavanagh/Jean Sharpe Randy Cavanagh/Jean Sharpe

THURSDAY APRIL 27

6:00pm – 7:00pm

1878 Ferguson Falls Rd

Lanark

11:00am – 1:00pm

Sheri D’Aoust 613-812-9344

SATURDAY APRIL 29

11:00am – 12:00pm 97 Sherbrooke Street East 26 Salmon Side Rd #310 95 Abel St 524 Kitley Line4 48 Ogden Ave 6 Otterdale Cres 26 Salmon Side Rd #310

Perth Smiths Falls Rural Smiths Falls Smiths Falls Rural Smiths Falls Smiths Falls Rural Smiths Falls Rural

Randy Cavanagh 613-464-1000 Evelyn Lee 613-284-7277 Linda McKenna 613-485-0576 Pauline Aunger 613-285-9158 Julie Smid 613-283-2121 Garry ‘Beep’ Dalgleish 613-880-4434 Evelyn Lee 6130284-7277

Perth Rural

Rebecca Molyneaux 613-267-8585

Perth

Sheila Birch 613-390-1604

Perth

Randy Cavanagh/Jean Sharpe

Perth

Joanne Bennell 613-812-0505

Smiths Falls

John Gray 613-868-6068

Smiths Falls

Julie Smid 613-283-2121

Smiths Falls Smiths Falls

Linda McKenna 613-485-0576 Cathie McCabe 613-284-6263

Smiths Falls

Garry ‘Beep’ Dalgleish 613-880-4434

Perth Smiths Falls

Randy Cavanagh/Jean Sharpe Barbara Couch 613-253-0518

Portland

John Gray 613-868-6068

11:00am – 12:30pm 1358 McVeigh Rd

11:00am – 1:00pm 161 Sheppard Avenue

11:00am – 3:00pm 106 Sheppard Avenue

11:30am – 1:00pm 77 Wilson St W.

11:30am – 1:30pm 80 Queen St

12:30pm – 1:30pm 163 Elmsley St

1:00pm – 2:00pm 37 Smiths Falls Ave 74 Jasper Ave

1:00pm – 2:30pm 46 Aberdeen Ave

1:00pm – 3:00pm 161 Sheppard Avenue 162 Beckwith St N

Spring Pet Portrait Day Join us for Spring Pet Portrait Day this Saturday, April 29 at the Natural Pet Foods Store in Carleton Place.

Don't forget to stop by to get a beautiful portrait of your pet by Margaret Link Photography.

It runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with proceeds going to LAWS. No appointment necessary, just drop in and smile!

2:30pm – 4:30pm

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SUNDAY APRIL 30

11:00am-12:00pm 93 William St E

Smiths Falls

Evelyn Lee 613-284-7277

Perth

Randy Cavanagh/Jean Sharpe

Perth

Randy Cavanagh/Jean Sharpe

Perth Rural

Joanne Bennell 613-812-0505

Merrickville Merrickville Kemptville Kemptville Beckwith Beckwith Smiths Falls Rural

Anna Kowalewski 613-875-7842 Anna Kowalewski 613-875-7842 Christine MacKay 613-327-5437 Christine MacKay 613-327-5437 Deb Driscoll 613-489-2996 Deb Driscoll 613-489-2996 Butch Webster 613-285-4959

Perth

Randy Cavanagh 613-464-1000

Kemptville

John Gray 613-868-6068

Perth Beckwith Twp

Sheila Birch 613-390-1604 Barbara Couch 613-253-0518

Carleton Place

Lee Ann Legault 613-294-2440

Almonte Almonte Smiths Falls Smiths Falls Smiths Falls

Deb Driscoll 613-489-2996 Deb Driscoll 613-489-2996 Andrea Geauvreau 613-296-3309 Andrea Geauvreau 613-296-3309 Garry ‘Beep’ Dalgleish 613-880-4434 Laurie Webster 613-285-7553

11:00am – 1:00pm 106 Sheppard Avenue

11:00am – 3:00pm 161 Sheppard Avenue

11:30am-1:00pm 107 Pike Lake Rte 11

12:00pm - 2:00pm 105 Colonel By Way 101 Colonel By Way 51 Stonewalk Drive 65 Stonewalk Drive 122 EJ’s Lane 123 Malcolm’s Way 24 Tudor Circle

1:00pm-2:30pm 201-54 Magnolia Way

1:00pm – 3:00pm 144 Sheppard Avenue 2822 McLachlin Rd

1:00pm – 2:00pm 22 Mather Street

2:00pm-4:00pm 59 Willowshore Way

2:30pm- 4:30pm

540 Stanley Brothers Street 534 Stanley Brothers Street 28 Lee Avenue 25 Lee Avenue 129 Ferrara Dr 1002 Palmerston Peakes

A huge thank you goes out to the staff and customers at the Pet Valu stores in Perth and Almonte. The nationwide Pet Adoption Weekend April 21-23 saw Pet Valu stores all across the country host fundraising events in support of various animal welfare charities. LAWS is proud to be the charity chosen by the Perth and Almonte stores.

They offered nail trims, dog washes, bake sale, raffle tickets and more, with proceeds going to LAWS. Oh yes, and cat adoptions too!

A trio of sibling kittens and their little kitten buddy were all adopted, and another one or two are already 'spoken for'. A very successful weekend, thank you to everyone involved from all the Paws at LAWS. Many thanks and congratulations also go out to all the organizers and participants who made last Friday's rockin' party with Ambush at the Carleton Place Arena such a success. This fun fundraiser was a great night out in support of animals in need.

This week’s featured pets Foster home for Loba Loba is a 10-year-old Husky/Collie cross.

By the time she came to us she was in a very sorry state, severely matted and with several chronic injuries which cause her pain and make it difficult for her

This Week’s Pets to walk or manage stairs.

Despite this Loba is happy to greet anyone who comes to see her with her spectacular blue eyes and happy swinging tail.

She gets up and happily accompanies you for a short walk. She is then content to go back to rest on her blankets in her kennel.

We’re looking for a foster home for Loba where she can live the remainder of her life in dignity.

She will have to be monitored closely as we don’t want her to suffer. As long as the pain medication does its job and keeps her comfortable life should be good for Loba.

You can read more of her story on our webpage.

If you have it in your heart to give this beautiful girl a loving home than please contact us at LAWS at 613-2839308 to meet Loba.

Dash Dash is (probably) a Newfoundland/Border Collie cross, about four-years-old.

He is missing one of his front legs but it doesn't seem to to bother him, or slow him down.

He is very active, enthusiastic and strong and loves to romp and play. He arrived at LAWS with no manners and was a bit of a brat but has responded well to training by a behaviourist.

If you are a seriously interested person with lots of time and patience and the determination to make a difference in this beautiful dog's life and give him a second chance then we invite you to call and make an appointment to meet Dash.

He is very f r i e n d ly, loves to be held and cuddled, and purrs his appreciation when b e i n g groomed.

He has been getting along well with other cats in his room but he would really like a home of his own.

Tubby Five-year old Tubby has been doing a fine job as our receptionist! And he has enjoyed all the attention he gets from visitors to the shelter, not that the visitors have m u c h choice in the matter! Tubby sprawls on the counter insisting on full-body massages from everyone trying to do paperwork or have a conversation. He is FIV positive which means he should be the only cat in the household, and be an indoor-only cat.

Wish list A lot of our supply needs are related to cleaning, as you might imagine: liquid laundry detergent, bleach, 'Bounce-type' dryer sheets.

We also get through a lot of garbage bags! Sturdy 77 litre-size bags work best. Cat food — the cats really like Friskies Pate canned food.

And the front office always needs all-purpose printer paper and postage stamps.

Thank you for your continued support. Follow us if you like at www.facebook.com/ lanarkanimals and/or check out our website at lanarkanimals.com. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the shelter at shelter@lanarkanimals.com or by calling 613-283-9308. LAWS Buff This lovely pale orange is located at 253 Glenview lad is about six-years-old. Road, Smiths Falls.

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Andrew Jackson’s home, Hermitage brings southern plantations to life Anyone who has read Margaret Mitchell’s novel Gone With the Wind or watched the classic (1939) film adaptation, starring Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh, will have their own vision of the fictional American Civil War era plantation house, Tara, which is at the heart of the story.

Tara and its surrounding agricultural property were etched in my mind when my wife and I first visited a former southern US plantation in 2007. We toured Carnton Plantation in Franklin, Tennessee and the well-preserved mansion (circa 1826) at the centre of the now 19 hectare (48 acre) property.

Touring the Carnton mansion brings visitors face-to-face with the harsh realities of the Civil War. In the days following the Battle of Franklin, on Nov. 30, 1864, the plantation house and virtually every other building of any size in the then small town of Franklin served as hospitals, treating the wounded and dying.

The battle, which was fought over the course of only a few hours, was a Union victory. It produced a startling 10,000 casualties including nearly 2,000 dead, most of them Confederate soldiers.

The first time I read about Carnton Plantation was years earlier during a routine visit to our family doctor. He subscribed to National Geographic and that month’s magazine contained an article about how former Civil War battlefields are disappearing as time and urban sprawl reduce the significance of places where great armies once clashed and hundreds of thousands died.

One of the sites featured in the story was the Franklin battlefield. The story explained that a large section of what was once plantation property was then home to a golf course. On another part of the former battlefield a (brand name) pizza restaurant had been built.

Of course I realize that time changes everything.

The Franklin situation was one of many similar circumstances outlined in the magazine.

Credit to the City of Franklin though! Since we first started going there (Franklin is twinned with Carleton Place where we live) the city has bought

back large sections of the former battlefield. The golf course is no more and its clubhouse (where Kathleen and I once attended a Sister City event) has been demolished.

The sprawling property joins three historic homes, including Carnton and the Confederate cemetery which the plantation owners established there, as major tourist attractions in the city 20 minutes south of Nashville.

Last week I wrote about our February visit to Music City and noted how many historic sites are available to those who visit the Tennessee capital. I detailed our visit to Belle Meade Plantation in suburban Nashville.

That once massive — 5,400acre — property has been reduced to a mere 30 acres.

The current tourist attraction includes the plantation house and outbuildings but, sitting in the middle of a long established neighbourhood, it’s hard to visualize what it was like in its hey days in the 19th century.

Hermitage visit Earlier the same day we had what I will describe as the quintessential southern plantation experience. We visited the Hermitage which was the home and farm of Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States. If you know your war history you will recall that Jackson was the general who led American forces to an unlikely victory over the British during the Battle of New Orleans in January 1815. It was the last major conflict of the War of 1812 and it turned Jackson into a national hero.

Before and after his military career Jackson held many elected positions including representing his adopted state of Tennessee (he was born in 1767 in what is now the Carolinas) including terms in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. In 1829 he was elected president and served two terms until 1837.

In 1804 Jackson and his wife Rachel purchased a property in Davidson County, Tennessee which he dubbed “the Hermitage,” a name that signified their intentions for it. A place to live in seclusion!

The couple first settled in a cabin on the property.

By 1821 they had completed

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the original mansion house.

It was badly damaged by fire in 1834, while Jackson was still in the White House.

The two-storey house was rebuilt on the same foundation.

Today the Hermitage is one of the nation’s oldest and largest historic site museums. Located 10 miles (16 kilometres) east of downtown Nashville it remains wonderfully secluded on a sweeping farm property encompassing 450 hectares (1,120 acres). The Ladies Hermitage Association, the private, nonprofit organization which has preserved and operated the site for the people of Tennessee since 1889, purchased additional land which had slightly enlarged the property from the original 1,050 acres owned by the Jackson’s.

The only illusion to its present purpose is the brick Visitors’ Centre which encompasses a very good museum, theatre and shop.

We were very impressed by our tour of the Hermitage. At first glance the house and property appear untouched by time. The “Tara effect” I referred to at the beginning of this column is clearly felt at the Hermitage.

The reality of the plantation is honestly portrayed to modern day visitors. After our tour of the house, which has been wonderfully preserved and contains mainly original furniture and decorations, we learned about life on the farm itself.

Outside a preserved slave cabin a sign reads, “The idyllic planter’s life presented to white visitors by the Jackson family was based on the unpaid labour of over 150 enslaved black men, women and children.”

Such was life in the American south in the first half of the 19th century. Although the Jackson’s were long dead by the outbreak of the Civil War their adopted children were caught up in it. Andrew and Rachel Jackson (sadly she died a year before he became president) had no family of their own. However they adopted three children.

The couple are interred in a tomb located in the Hermitage garden. The graves of other family members surround their mausoleum.

Today Jackson is probably best known as the face on the American $20 bill.

Ironically by the year 2020 the slave holding Jackson is slated to be replaced on the face of the $20 bill by the image of Harriet Tubman, the former slave and dedicated abolitionist. Jackson’s image will be moved to

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Local business owners’ raise awareness for rare feline disorder, promote animal welfare

BY AMY HOGUE It’s all about the pets for Kemptville Canadian Tire’s franchise owners Frank and Lorna Hoffman, and their daughter Jessica. The family’s passion and love for animals is not only evident in the philanthropic and fundraising side through the Canadian Tire store, but is also at the forefront of their home life.

The lists of philanthropic activities for Canadian Tire is lengthy: Kemptville Canadian Tire has been a sponsor and supporter for Big Sky Ranch and the upcoming Ferguson Forest Dog Park. Every Easter and Thanksgiving, Canadian Tire supports and hosts bake sales for Country Cat Sanctuary, in Oxford

Station, raising $2,476 this past Easter. They also host bake sales for Adopt Me! Cat Rescue in North Gower.

On the personal side, the Hoffmans have adopted a golden retriever from Golden Retriever Adoption Services, and both Jessica and her parents foster animals on a regular basis.

According to Jessica, animal welfare was always a big passion for the family, and pets were a regular feature in the Hoffman home. After moving out on her own, Jessica continued the tradition by volunteering at local animal shelters, and adopting four cats of her own.

“We always had cats and dogs,” Jessica said, adding that supporting

local shelters was always important to Jessica took particular interest in her CONTINUED ON PAGE 19 the family. “It’s always been a family welfare, even more so when it became passion, especially given that a lot of obvious the cat was pregnant. the non-profits rely on donations and volunteers to survive.”

In particular, their commitment to supporting cats suffering from feline cerebella hypoplasia (CH), a rare neurological condition, is proof positive that for the Hoffman family animal welfare is paramount. It was in 2015 that the family first encountered CH, when Jessica was volunteering at Country Cat Sanctuary in Oxford Station. Jessica explained that when a female cat was rescued,

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Local business owners’ raise awareness for rare feline disorder, promote animal welfare “It was amazing to see the kittens being worse than what’s shown by a kitten. born,� Jessica explained, “There were six Without pain or suffering, or progression of kittens born, one that unfortunately died, the illness, cats don’t need to be euthanized but the other five kittens were doing great.� and can lead a healthy, normal life in spite of their condition.

After hearing of the “A lot of cats with kittens’ plight, Jessica’s CH get euthanized parents stepped forward I just love when people think to foster the mother to tell anyone there’s something and five kittens, but it wrong with them,â€? was only a few weeks who will listen Jessica explained, into the fostering that “Literally it’s just the they noticed two of about CH cats, motor skills that’s the five kittens weren’t there’s a real lack affected, there’s no developing properly. pain, no medication Jessica and her parents of awareness, required. I don’t think weren’t sure what the they even know there’s problem was, and no one’s anything wrong with their veterinarian was them.â€? similarly puzzled by heard of it‌ Frank and Lorna the kittens’ lack of Hoffman kept the two coordination.

After Googling the symptoms, Jessica CH kittens in their home, and the remaining finally came up with a diagnosis that fit: three were adopted by other families. One feline cerebella hypoplasia, or CH. Kittens of the kittens was named Gwilly, and his are born with CH after a pregnant cat is CH condition was moderate, with a lack either exposed to the virus or the vaccine of coordination, but the other kitten’s for panleukopenia late in the pregnancy, condition was more severe. Jessica explained which can impact the unborn kittens’ brain that Luna’s CH affected her motor skills to development. Other factors such as trauma the extent that she can’t walk, but “kind of or malnutrition can contribute to the flops like a fish� instead.

Despite the diagnosis, for the Hoffmans, development of the disorder.

Animals suffering from CH walk Luna and Gwilly were home. “We love them they’re just a little different like they’re drunk, or off balance, often stumbling or falling. The Hoffman’s initial but we don’t mind,� Jessica said, “They’re concern when they learned of the kittens’ part of the family now.�

After learning of the kittens’ diagnosis, condition was that the animals were in pain, or suffering, but according to Jessica, that’s the Hoffmans began researching the nowhere near the situation for these animals. condition and found Facebook groups Jessica stressed that the illness isn’t dedicated to supporting owners of pets progressive, and that it will never get any with CH. In late 2016, and after hearing

of another CH kitten up for adoption only 45 minutes from Kemptville, the Hoffmans adopted him as well. “I just love to tell anyone who will listen about CH cats, there’s a real lack of awareness, no one’s heard of it,� Jessica said, adding that while her family is pretty new to the condition there are other advocates out there working to prevent unnecessary euthanasia of these animals. “Just because it’s not an able-bodied cat doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be adopted and loved like any other.�

For more information about CH please visit the Facebook pages: Cerebellar Hypoplasia (CH) Kitty Club, or Cerebellar Hypoplasia Cats and Kittens.

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"Yes, dear. I am the source," says mother, Alice.

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Reader: Warm weather reduces vehicle vibration – but what damages may be caused?

“Hi Brian, I enjoy your weekly page in my local paper. Having purchased a new 2016 Honda Accord Touring V6 last May I did not feel that I would have an issue worth writing you about.

How wrong!

The car performed great all summer until the cooler weather arrived in fall. Then I started to notice a vibration in the transmission at various city speeds after the car reached normal temperature.

Took the car to the dealer and after a test drive they changed the transmission fluid. Not to my surprise this did not solve the problem.

As the weather got colder the vibration became more pronounced at speeds up to 90 km/h. I brought the car back to the dealer in March and they contacted Honda’s tech hotline.

The vehicle was hooked up to their computer and some readings were sent to Honda Canada.

As a result they state they cannot fix the issue, which is to do with the torque converter.

They gave me a print out stating the tech line says there is

a software update in development now. They are aware of the issue and assure us there is no problem driving the vehicle. They state there will be no damage to the transmission or engine due to this issue. Now that the weather is warmer the vibration is somewhat less noticeable. However, I do have a problem accepting the statement that driving the car with the torque converter vibrating will not cause damage to the drive train. Moving parts that are not properly engaged to me would cause wear and possible shavings in the transmission case.

In the meantime I continue to drive the car as I have no choice. The car is under warranty now but what happens down the road when the transmission goes and it is off warranty?

Brian, have you heard of this issue and what do you suggest?”

Not Happy While I've not heard of this specific concern on your Accord, this type of situation crops up constantly in our era of electronically controlled power-trains. Usually by the

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time auto engineers recognize the need for a software update, it doesn't take them too long to make it available to dealers (usually within a few months).

Yes, you are correct that a vibrating or 'shuddering' torque convertor may cause internal problems depending on the frequencies and forces involved.

Your best bet is to check with your dealership service department regularly to find out when this update can be done to your Accord. Your warranty for the transmission should be at least five years or 100,000 km. It's highly unlikely that any possible damage being caused now would hide itself until after that milestone is passed, so it's pretty much Honda's risk in not taking care of this in a timely manner.

“Hi Brian, I live next to a paved county road. The snowplow threw lots of shoulder gravel into my ditch during winter. I mow the ditch. I must have raked up 200 pounds of gravel. There is also the usual garbage ejected by slobs driving passing cars.

The reason I am relating this is that when it comes time to mow, it is possible the spinning mower blades may shoot a loose piece of gravel or garbage at a passing car. Caution should be used by mower operators and car drivers. Mower blades should be stopped upon the approach of cars. Car drivers should be wary of mowing operations.”

Regards, Ross Thanks very much for the timely words of caution. Debris from power mower blades can reach great speeds and impact with considerable force.

For autos it can mean cracked glass and or dented metal and damaged paint-work. For us humans, the interaction can be a lot more personal and painful.

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HERE’S HOW IT WORKS: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Sometimes even Leos needs to work through their feelings on their own. Don’t be afraid to spend some time reflecting on what you need to resolve.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Your patience will boil over this week if you do not find a way to let off steam, Taurus. Exercise may be just what you need, so schedule some time to work out.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, it’s nice to have like-minded people around you to support your efforts. But sometimes you need someone who sees things differently to shake up your perspective.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you may develop a soft spot for someone who needs your help in the next few days. Do all you can without stretching yourself too thin. Your assistance will be appreciated.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, speak up and share your opinion this week. Others will appreciate your straightforwardness.

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LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, make a concerted effort to block out any distractions in the days ahead.

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AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, in your search for a different perspective, you may find yourself confiding in a coworker in the coming days. Give careful consideration to any advice you receive.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you wear your heart on your sleeve, and those closest to you will be able to figure out what is going on in your head. Accept their support when it is offered.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, take others’ point of view to heart in the days ahead. This signals to others you value their opinions and recognize their efforts.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, your imagination is running wild and this could lead you on an unexpected adventure. Take a levelheaded friend along for the ride.

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 You can only proscratinate for son long, Aries. Soon enough this will catch up with you, so it’s best to start addressing your to-do list as soon as possible.

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Any community organization based in our circulation area wishing to list an event of community interest is invited to submit a description of 25 words or less in writing. Admissions or event costs, will not be included. Deadline is Thursday at 4:30 p.m. prior to publication date. This service is provided free of charge. Events will be listed no more than two weeks in advance. Write, St. Lawrence News, 7712 Kent Blvd., Brockville, Ont. K6V 7H6, or fax at 613-498-0307 or e-mail: judy.michaelis@metroland.com OR cheryl.code@metroland.com.

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Almonte Friendship Luncheon, noon on May 2, in the United Church social hall. Enjoy soup, sandwiches and home made dessert. Sponsored by churches in Almonte. Info: Donna 256-1894.

Euchre- 4 hand, April 27, 7:30 p.m. Sponsor: The Town & Country Tenants Assoc., 375 Country St., light lunch. Contact Norma at 613-256-4179.

Ham, Scalloped Potatoes & Bean Supper Presented

by Trinity United Church Women. Sunday, May 07, 5 pm Trinity United Church Hall, Tickets for sale at the Church office Mon-Thurs am and before and after church on Sunday mornings. The hall is accessible.

Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Fit as a Fiddle, Every Friday, 10 a.m., Exercise and/or Lunch. Almonte United Church. Transportation provided. Call Home Support to reserve 613-256-4700.

Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Lunch Bunch, Thursday, May 4, at the Mills’ office, 67 Industrial Drive.

Transportation provided. Call Home Support to reserve 613-256-4700.

Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Lunch Bunch, Thursday, May 18, Mills’ office, 67 Industrial Drive.

Transportation provided. Call Home Support 613-2564700 to reserve.

Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Music & Memories Lunch Program, Tuesday, May 16. Transportation.

Entertainment: “Ruth Hammond”. Contact Home Support 613-256-4700 or Jean Perry 613-257-3296 for program information.

Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Music & Memories Lunch Program, Tuesday, May 2. Transportation.

Entertainment: “Twilight Two”. Contact Home Support 613-256-4700 or Jean Perry 613-257-3296 for program information.

Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, “Retired...Not Expired” walk & lunch. Wednesday, May 31. Call Home Support 613-256-4700 to reserve. Pakenham & Carleton Place seniors welcome.

Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Shopping in Carleton Place, Monday, May 1. Call Home Support to reserve your seat on the bus 613-256-4700.

Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Supper Social, Tuesday, May 23, 6 p.m. Almonte Legion. Transportation. Entertainment: Terri Bennett. Call Home Support 613-256-4700 to reserve.

Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Tour of the Ottawa Tulip Festival and lunch out, Wednesday, May 17. Call Home Support to reserve your seat on the bus 613-2564700. Pakenham and Carleton Place Seniors welcome.

Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Wednesday Night Cafe, Wednesday, May 10, 6 p.m. Mills Community Support Office, 67 Industrial Dr. Transportation. Entertainment provided. Call Home Support to reserve 613256-4700.

Mills’ Seniors Services, Almonte, Supper Social.

Tuesday, February 28, 6 p.m. at the Almonte Legion.

Transportation and entertainment provided. Call 613256-4700 to reserve.

Ontario Early Years Centre Babytalk playgroup, infants 0-12mnths, Mondays, May 1, 8, 15, 29, Almonte Library, 155 High St. 2-3p.m. 613-283-0095 Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Mondays, May 1, 8, 15, 29, Naismith School, 9:00 a.m.-12p.m.

613-283-0095 Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Thursdays, Apr 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25. Naismith School, 9:00 a.m.noon. 613-283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Tuesdays, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. Naismith School, 9:00 a.m.-noon.

613-283-0095 Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Wednesdays, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. Naismith School, 9:00 a.m.noon. 613-283-0095 Parkinson’s Support Group, Last Monday of the month, Mills Community Support boardroom, 67 Industrial Drive, from 2-4 p.m. Call Home Support 613-2564700 to register.

Carleton Place & District Horticultural Society.

May 3, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church Hall, entrance at rear of church, 7:00pm. Speaker Joanna Kowalczyk on pruning, also our Spring Flower Show.

Carleton Place Sunset Club meets every Wednesday, 1 p.m. Legion. Euchre, bid euchre, games, socializing. Third Wed. each month- short general meeting, noon. Potluck lunch/games follows. 613-257-7483.

Community Home Support- Carleton Place- Friday Lunch Bunch, Friday, May 5, 12, 19 at the Beckwith Township Hall at 12:00. Call Home Support to reserve or more info on Diner’s Clubs and Transportation. 613253-0733.

Community Home Support- Carleton PlaceMen’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. 613253-0733.

Community Home Support- Carleton Place- Luncheon, Wednesday, May 10, at the Home Support Office at 12:00. 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.

Community Home Support Friday Lunch Bunch, Fridays (May 5, 12 19, 26) at Beckwith Township Hall, at 12 noon. Transportation available. Info/reservation: 613-253-0733.

French Playgroup “Plaisirs D’Enfants”. Every Tuesday 9:30-11:30 a.m. Beckwith Community Hall (Black’s Corners). 613-253-0008.

Mike Mundell Fish Fry, St. Andrew’s Pres.

Church, 39 Bridge St. Sunday April 30, 4:30-7:00 p.m.

Tickets at the door. Take-Out available. Info: 613-2562376.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Mondays, May 1, 8, 15, 29. Carambeck Community Centre, 9:3011:30a.m. 613-283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Thursdays, Apr 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25. Arena, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

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Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Tuesdays, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. Arena, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 613-2830095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Wednesdays, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Carambeck Community Centre, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 613-283-0095.

Seniors 50 & over, join the Sunset Club for fun and games, trips, etc. Meeting at Legion, 1 p.m. every Wednesday. Info: 257-8102.

St James Anglican Church, Annual Spring Fashion Show, Wednesday, May 3 tickets at church office.

Info: 613-257-3178.

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 26, 1:30-3 p.m.

Madison Montessori Academy, 2965 County Rd #43.

Baby Talk, Wednesday, May 3, 1:30-3 p.m. Madison Montessori Academy, 2965 County Rd #43.

Bayfield Manor Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon Thursday, May 4, 1:30pm. RSVP to Kelly Vander Velde/Mark James 613-258-7474. Non Perishable Food item for the local Food Bank appreciated.

BNI of Kemptville, meeting. Every Tuesday 6:458:30 a.m. Alumni Hall, Kemptville College 613-8634853.

Diabetes Education Programme, at the Kemptville Hospital Diabetes Clinic, the first Wednesday and Thursday of the month. You must register by calling 613-258-6133 ext 400. Info: www.kdh.on.ca North Grenville Toastmasters meet 1st, 3rd

Thursday of every month at O’Farrell Financial Services, Boardroom (292 County Rd 44) start time 7 p.m.

Learn communication and leadership skills.

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.

The North Grenville Photography Club meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Grenville Mutual Insurance, 380 Colonnade Dr. Information: ngphotoclub.ca Yard Sale & BBQ, May 6, 8-2, Rain or shine. Huge selection, something for everyone. St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, 319 Prescott St. Kemptville.

LANARK 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. Dressup, casual & sports wear. Church fundraiser. Info: 613256-1119 First Annual Volunteer Appreciation Tea. Lanark Highlands Public Library. Saturday May 6, 11:30-2pm.

Everyone Welcome Come in to Thank all the Wonderful volunteers.

North Lanark Community Health Centre, Friendly Bridge, Monday & Friday 1pm, drop in Info: Pam 613-259-2182x2306 Ontario Early Years Centre Art-Tastic, May 1.

Maple Grove School,10:00-11:30 a.m. 613-283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Thursdays, Apr 27 , May 4, 11, 18, 25. Maple Grove School, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 613-283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Wednesdays, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. Maple Grove School, 9:3011:30a.m. 613-283-0095.

MERRICKVILLE Friends of the Merrickville Library are having a garage sale at 217 Colborne E on Saturday May 6th as part of the Merrickville Community Garage Sale.

Merrickville Legion, Bingo every Thursday night, doors open 5pm, games 6:30pm. Everyone welcome.

Merrickville Legion, breakfast daily Monday-Friday, 7-11. Branch 484.

Merrickville Legion, Buffet Breakfast Branch 484.

May 7, 8am-12.

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 Open Stage, April 30. 5-9pm.

Hosted by “Heather Snow & The Flakes”, food provided by “The Village Bean”.

Merrickville United Church Annual Book Sale 2017. 20,000+ books for sale at bargain prices! Fridays May 5, 12, 19: 12pm to 8pm. Saturdays May 6, 13, 20: 9am to 4pm Monday May 22: 9am to 4pm.

PAKENHAM Euchre at the Cedar Hill Schoolhouse Saturday May 6th 7:30pm, 270 Cedar Hill Road. Everyone welcome! Prizes, light lunch. Info: Ria 613-256-2014 Roast Beef Dinner, dessert & beverage included, Sunday April 30, at the Stewart Community Centre, 4:00-6:30 p.m. take-out’s available. Sponsor: St Mark’s Anglican Church. Info Helen 613-256-4126.

PERTH A Bluegrass Mass and a Canadiana Sing-Along.

St. Paul’s United Church, 25 Gore St. W, Perth. April 30, at 7:30 pm. www.stpauls-uc-perth.org

Bridge, Perth Duplicate Bridge Club meets 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 4 at Perth Civitan Club. For partnership contact Bert Picard 613-267-5305.

Bridge, Social- McMartin House, 125 Gore St., East, every Friday afternoon. 613-267-3952.

Celebrate Canada’s 150th with the Perth Lioness & Lions, Friday May 5, Lions hall, Perth fairgrounds.

Social hour-6p.m. Roast Beef Dinner-7p.m. Entertainment-8:15p.m. To purchase tickets, Ellen @ 613 2642604, Prizes, Silent Auction Euchre, Perth Legion, Beckwith St., every Tuesday from 1-4 p.m. Parking. No stairs. Everyone welcome. Info: 613-264-5568.

Film Night International Perth is showing Maudie, a film about one of Canada’s premier folk artists, Wednesday April 26, 2 and 7pm at the Full Circle Theatre, 26 Craig St. For more details, 613-267-1224.

Jewel’s Gently Used Clothing Store, 48 Wilson St. W. Ladies Night Out, Thursday May 4, 5-7pm. Prizes, draws, refreshments, New to You Stock.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, infant playgroup, Thursdays Apr. 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25. The Dance Studio, 1-2pm. 613-283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Mondays May 1, 8, 15, 29. Taycare Senior Centre, 9:30-noon 613-283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Thursdays Apr 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25. The Dance Studio, 9:30noon 613-283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Tuesdays May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. Taycare Senior Centre, 9:30 a.m.noon. 613-283-0095 Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Wednesdays, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. Perth Library, 10-noon.

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Ontario Early Years Centre Workshop, Toddler Music, Perth Dance Studio, Apr. 27, 10am-11am. 613283-0095.

Perth Stamp Club Meeting at 7:30 pm., Wednesday, April 26, McMartin House, 125 Gore E. For info. call Phil Warrington 613-264-0724.

RTA Central Club, Sunday April 30, Frontenac Park Hike, Tetsmine Loop. Level 2, 12 km, moderate pace. Depart Conlon Farm at 9:00 a.m. Leader: Brenda Ethier, 613-267-6141 RTA Central Club, Sunday, May 7, Murphy’s Point Park Hike. Level 1, 8 km, slow pace. Depart Conlon Farm at 9 a.m. Leader: Gill Hyland, 613-267-5756 Rummage Sale, Thursday, April 27, 9-3pm, Friday 9-noon. St. Paul’s United Church. Corner of Gore & D’Arcy.

The Compassionate Friends, Perth Chapter. A support group for bereaved parents. Held on the 2nd Monday of every month. 7-9pm. Meeting at Tay Valley Community Hall, 4174 Narrows Locks Rd. Perth.

TOPS meetings every Tuesday 5 to 6 p.m. at Perth Community Care Centre on Sunset Blvd. Lose weight sensibly with group support. Further info call 613-2642827 or 613-267-4508.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). Meets Thursday evenings at Lanark Lodge. Info. Janet 613-2649139.

Vegan Cooking School, Nutritious, tasty and colourful. Wednesdays 12-1:30 PM May 3,10,17,24,31 at The Perth SDA Church, Info and Register at 613 264 3794. Space is limited!

Weekly iSisters drop-in for women only to learn technology and computer skills. 9:30a.m.-12:30p.m.

Thursdays, 77 Gore St. E. Snacks and materials provided. Info: 613-867-1330.

6 p.m. Musical entertainment. Inquiries 613-257-2756.

Bid Euchre, Every second Monday night, May 1, 15 & 29, 7 p.m. Tatlock Community Hall.

Bolingbroke CPHC Diners’ Club at ABC Hall 4th Tuesday at noon (except in Aug.) Full course dinner, socialization. All adults over 50, and also anyone with a limited physical ability welcome Info/reservation: Barb 613-273-6307 or 613-272-8014.

Bolingbroke seniors’ group “Forever Friends” 2nd Wed. at noon ABC Hall. Potluck, socialization.

(March to Dec.). New members welcome. Info: Joyce 613-273-4832 Calling all musicians! A Musician’s circle (musicians only) is held weekly, Thursday evenings, 7:00 p.m., ABC Hall in Bolingbroke (3166 Bolingbroke Rd.). Come out to network with fellow entertainers.

Contact Matthew Churchill 613-273-9005.

Canadian Tai Chi Academy, every Mon, Fri., 9 a.m.-noon, Gallipeau Centre (small ballroom), All welcome. 613-269-3944, www.canadiantaichiacademy.org C.A.R.E. Program for frail adults. (Mondays, Lanark, North Lanark Community Health Center) and (Fridays, CPHC Building, 15 Bates Dr.). 613-264-0307.

Clayton Hall, Olde Tyme Music & Dinner, May 7, 2-6 p.m. supper at 5. All musicians welcome. Proceeds to Clayton Hall.

Community Clothing Co-operative, Portland Community Hall. Open every Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Wednesday 1-3 p.m.

Crockinole at Middleville Town Hall, Friday, April 28 at 7:30 pm potluck lunch. This will be the last game for this season.

Euchre at ABC Hall, Bolingbroke changes to every TUESDAY at 7p.m. from May to October. Prizes, lunch. Info: Joanne 613-279-1106 or Norma 613-2732580.

Euchre- every Monday afternoon. 1:00 p.m. South Elmsley Municipal Complex. Sponsor: Club 55. Light refreshments.

Fun and Fitness Mondays 9:30-10:30, Middleville & Watson’s Corners Community Hall. 9:00-10:00 Snow Road Community Hall. Info: Wendy 613-2592182.

Fun and Fitness Wednesdays Lower Mobility Class, Chair based, 2-3pm at North Lanark Community Health Centre, 9:30 - 10:30 St. Andrews United Church, 115 Clarence St. Lanark Info: Pam 613-2592182x2306.

General Meeting, May 11 at 7 p.m. Montague Forget-Me-Not Seniors. Info: 613-283-8482.

Job Search Resource Centre, job postings, computer and internet access, resume writing assistance, job search seminars and employment counselling. Guthrie House, 10 Perth St., Elgin. Mon.-Fri. 9-4. 613-3591140.

Lanark County Genealogical Society Meeting, Saturday May 6, 1:30pm, : Brunton Hall, Beckwith Township Municipal Office Complex, Blacks Corners.

Guest Speaker, Randy Boswell. An ex-newspaper man.

Lombardy Karting Association Race Meet #1, Sunday, April 30, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Lombardy Fair Grounds. Spectators always welcome. lombardykarting. com Mahjongg (both Chinese and American) is played on Thursdays, 1:30 p.m. ABC Hall in Bolingbroke, 3166 Bolingbroke Rd. Newcomers welcome (beginner table with lessons each week). Donations goes to hall upkeep. Call Rosetta 613-268-2548.

Merrickville United Church Annual Book Sale 2017. Fridays May 5, 12, 19: 12pm to 8pm, Saturdays May 6, 13, 20: 9am to 4pm Monday May 22: 9am to 4pm RURAL Montague & District Senior Citizens Forget Me 4 hand euchre, every Friday 7 p.m. Montague Not Club Inc. 658 Rosedale Rd S (entrance Guthrie Rd). Lasagna Lunch & Bid Euchre Tournament. SunForget-Me-Not Seniors. Info: 613-283-8482.

All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast at Bethel day April 30. 12pm tournament 1pm, purchase pans of United Church, 1500 Rideau Ferry Road on Saturday lasagna 613-283-8482 leave message or Ruth 613-2832993.

April 29th, 8 - 11 a.m. Info call 613-283-7241.

Beckwith & District Friendship Club will meet See RURAL page 36 May 3, Centennial Hall, Franktown, Potluck supper at

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The family of the late Arnold Mahon would like to thank family and friends for their love and support we received at the loss of a husband, father and grandfather. We would like to thank those who could be with us, for cards and mass cards, phone calls, flowers, online condolences, food sent, the caring staff of Lanark Lodge, Arnold’s five grandsons and grandnephew for being pallbearers, organist Dorothy Quattrocchi and accompanist Nancy Mahon, Blair and Son’s Funeral Home, especially Scott and Colleen, Father Rod McNeil and Father Brian McNally for the beautiful service, the CWL for the wonderful luncheon and a special thank you to Eady Bowes for a lovely eulogy.

Sincerely, The Mahon family

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85 Years YOUNG! Open House Celebration Wayne Young is celebrating his 85th Birthday on April 30th.

Kathy, Judy and their families would like to invite friends and family to drop in to the Willowdale Retirement Residence, (sunroom) 9 Armstrong Drive, Smiths Falls from 2:00-4:00 on April 30th to share in this special day.

No gifts please, your presence is the greatest gift.

April 25th, 2017 Look Who’s Turning 70!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARGARET YEO Love Louise, Paul, Tom and Family

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Lemax Lemax, Marjorie Ellen (nee Campbell)

Marjorie passed away peacefully at her residence in Calgary, Alberta on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at the age of 93.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Harry Lemax, her parents Clement and Blanche Campbell and brother Wally Campbell. Loved mother of Brian Lemax of Edmonton, Bob (Marsha) Lemax of Thunder Bay, Betty (Larry) Couch of Smiths Falls, Cheryl (Gerry) VanKeeken of Calgary and Heather (Peter) Young of London.

Cherished Grandmother to Jennifer Couch, Mark Couch (Jolene Ogden), Jamie (Jenn) Young, Nick Young, Scott VanKeeken and Mike VanKeeken.

Fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, cousins extended family and many good friends. Family and friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 112 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls on Thursday, May 4, 2017 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral service will take place in the Chapel on Friday, May 5, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.

Interment, Hillcrest Cemetery. In memory of Marjorie, donations to the First Baptist Church, Smiths Falls 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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Poll Passed away peacefully with his wife by his side, at his home on Thursday, April 20, 2017 in his 71st year.

Beloved husband of Lois (nee Flinn) of 53 years.

Devoted father of Heather and Dennis Poll. Cherished grandfather of Amanda Coombs (Don Aroh), Avery Coombs and Nicholas Poll. Proud great-grandfather of Vanessa and Roman Aroh-Coombs.

Gordon is survived by his siblings Lloyd (June) Poll, Daryell (Donna) Poll, Brent (Sherallyn) Poll, Donna (late Robert) Reid, Diane (Gary) Eve and Sharron (Allan Chouinard) and he is predeceased by his brother Dwayne Poll. He will be fondly remembered by his sisters and brothers-in-law Marilyn (Gary) Lackey, Gladys (Reg) Morin, Allan (Ruth) Flinn, and also predeceased by his brotherin-law Thomas Flinn. Gordon will be sadly missed by Don Flinn, as well as his many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. As per Gordon’s wishes, there will be a private graveside service at St. Bede’s Cemetery in Nolan’s Corners at a later date. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Perth Enrichment Program for Older Adults. 12 Elliott St. Perth, ON K7H 3A3. Attn: Service Support Synergy ~ Pauline Fitchett.

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HAPPY 80th BIRTHDAY Lawrence Wood April 29, 2017 Love and Best Wishes from your Family

Charles died peacefully in the Perth hospital on Saturday April 22, 2017 at the age of 91 years. He was predeceased by his parents, Fred and Alice Thompson, sister Mary Kirby and his beloved wife Jean (Mitchell) Thompson. Charles will be sadly missed his children, Marie (Blair) of Halifax, Frances (Patrick) of Toronto, Michael (Jennifer) of Ottawa and Larry (Holly) of Merrickville, his grand-daughters Laura Hodgins (Forrest Parlee), Jennifer Hodgins (Chris Ferguson), Darien Hamilton-Thompson and Meghan Dean (Liza); great-grand-children, James and Rose Parlee, his sister, Louise Lloyd (Donald) of Toronto, and beloved niece and nephews. Charles and Jean lived in Ottawa for over 35 years. He retired after a 35 year career with Atomic Energy of Canada.

Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. West, Perth on Wednesday April 26th, 2017 from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral Mass was celebrated at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Perth followed by a Reception in the Blair & Son Family Centre.

The family would like to thank the staff at Kingston General Hospital, the Perth Hospital and Carolina Suites. In remembrance of Charles, memorial donations to the Cancer Society (Wheels of Hope) driving assistance program or the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation, Perth (for palliative care) would be appreciated.

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

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BELL, GRACE ALICE EDWARDS

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 16, 2017. In December 2016, Grace and her beloved, eternal companion, John Bell, celebrated 67 years of tender, loving and devoted marriage. Mother of five: Cheryl Snowdon (Kenneth), Sheila Lamb (Robert), Robert (Stephanie), Rodney (Claude Benoit) and Roger (Catherine James). Grandmother of 15: Patricia, Ruth, Shaun, Shannon and Jana Snowdon; Richard, Stephen, Alicia, Jeffrey and Joseph Lamb; Rachelle, Kiersten, and Cameron Bell, Kylie Warren and Sydney Ellsworth.

Great Grandmother to 21 : Slade, Wyatt, Danica, Kiaya Stoodley, Kaylee, Austin, Tyler, Avery, Bryce Snowdon, Dylan and Seth Lamb, Ryan and Rachel Lamb, Emily, Ethan, Jason, Claire, Ben, Max and Elizabeth Christensen, and Jaxon Lamb. Grace was born in Gleichen, Alberta to Royal and Alice Edwards. She was the youngest sister of LeRoy, Areta, Shirley, Marguerite, Ejay, Earl, Lois, Albert, and Maxine – all predeceased.

She was a well-loved public school teacher for many years in Montague Township and Smiths Falls, Ontario. Her greatest joy was her family and working with and influencing children. Grace and John were avid curlers, golfers and world travelers. Grace was a dedicated member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon). In their retirement years, Grace and John served as church missionaries in Lagos, Nigeria: Johannesburg, South Africa; Vancouver, British Columbia and in Mormon temples in Washington, DC and Toronto, Ontario. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Friday evening, April 28th from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be conducted on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1017 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa, Ontario.

Interment Pakenham Union Cemetery.

For those wishing, a donation to the Children’s Wish Foundation in memory of Grace’s love of children would be most appreciated by the family.

Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

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CRYDERMAN Margaret Ellen

April 11, 2017 Ellen had a very happy, long life. She always said how lucky she was. She was born on a farm near Heckston on September 7, 1926. Back in a simpler time when you ate what you could grow and make what you needed to use. The depression in the 30’s taught her how to survive in a time when you had nothing. She had many wonderful stories about the farm life, a very happy time for her. She walked from the end of MaGee Road to school and church in Heckston so many times that you can still see her footsteps at the side of the road. In the early 40’s her father, Wilson Stewart, sold the farm and moved his wife, Mabel (Campbell), Ellen and her two brothers Lorne and Lyall to Osnabruck Centre (just north of Ingleside) where he purchased a little country store where Ellen learned how to buy and sell all the various supplies that the local neighbours and farmers required. Wilson and Mabel had four more children that Ellen helped to raise, John, Jean, Ruth and Donald. The war years came along and that brought on the rationing system and food coupons. This ration system had to be handled through their country store. Sugar, salt, coffee, tea and various imported goods were all under ration. In 1949 Ellen married Karl Cryderman a local farm boy from down the road. Shortly after they were married, they moved to Kemptville and rented the back half of a house on the corner of Lydia Street and Clothier Street. Karl got a job with Harvey Barnes, the company did any kind of repairs from plumbing and wiring to roofing and windows. Ellen, with all of her retail experience, first got a job with Sammie Lecker (where the Mr. Mozzarella is today) selling various general goods and produce. Then, Ellen moved on to work for Allen Van Allen at his grocery store located across from the old North Grenville High School. There she met many of the same travelling salesmen that stopped in at her mother’s store back in Osnabruck Centre.

Ellen and Karl eventually bought the house on the corner of Lydia Street and Clothier Street and had their first child, David. Ellen now stayed at home and became Mom. They bought the land the barn was located on behind the house, tore down the barn and Karl began building their new house in 1958.

Two more sons came along, Allan and Mark.

They lived happily in this home for almost 60 years. Ellen and Karl had a role in creating the Grenville Gremlins square dance club. She and Karl spent many happy hours travelling and dancing with the club. Ellen also made stuffed cuddly toys for many years and was able to bring a lot of happiness to hundreds of little children that received her toys. She made all of her toys from her own design, all by hand and with a lot of love. She was famous enough that she was asked to show her toys on an Ottawa television talk show, she was interviewed by Bill Luxton. Ellen will be missed by her husband Karl, her sons David (Julia), Allan (Cheryl), Mark (Sandra), her grandchildren Kaylan, Lynn and Marty, her brother Donald Stewart, her sister Jean Richmond, her dearly loved cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. The family would like to express their thanks to her support workers and all the hospital staff that helped her at the Ottawa Heart Institute. In memory of Ellen please consider a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation https://www. heartandstroke.ca/get-involved/donate/ in-memoriam or the Canadian Diabetes Association www.diabetes.ca/how-you-canhelp/donate-now. The family will be hosting a Celebration of her Life at St. John’s United Church in Kemptville on April 29, 2017 between 11 am and 2 pm.

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WHALEY Edwin Joseph

August, 1934 to April, 2017 Edwin Joseph Whaley (“Ed”) passed away peacefully in his 82nd year surrounded by his family. Born in the height of the depression, Ed started life with humble beginnings, which focused his drive and future successes. Ed left his home in the Ottawa Valley and moved to Toronto at age 16 to pursue his dreams. From a family of farmers-Ed worked the home farm-picked tobacco among other laborious jobs.

Later, Ed settled in Hamilton and started his career in retail. At Sears Canada, Ed soon achieved management in men’s haberdashery. While he continued to work at Sears and restore houses in Hamilton, he and Patricia Whaley purchased their interest from Frank Stollery in Toronto’s Frank Stollery Limited in 1967. Hard working entrepreneurs, together they grew the business into a full service clothing apparel store for both men and women. The business and building were a discernable city landmark at Yonge & Bloor from 1901 until recently. The business was renowned for its British apparel and unique customer experience.

Ed enjoyed the customers which included notable personalities from around the globe. Ed was known for his vociferous lobbying in the city advocating for the rights and interests of local businesses through his involvement in the Better Business Bureau, the Bay Bloor Business Association, and the Yonge Bloor Bay Association, all promoting development and improvement to local community, retail, services, land and business owners as well as the shopping district.

Ed is fondly remembered by his friends, mentees, former employees, business colleagues and relatives alike. He will be lovingly missed by his daughters, Kimberly and Kelly, his son-in-law Tony, his grandchildren, Samantha and Kaelin, his brother Jim, nieces Barbara and Brenda, his nephew and wife, Ray and Barb, grandnephews, Kevin, Will, Stephen and Sara, great-grand nieces and nephews, his late nephew’s wife, Lillian and Patricia Whaley his life-long business partner, former wife and mother of his two children. Edwin’s parents James and Edna, his sister Muriel, his sisterin-law, Nora and his nephew Kenneth, predeceased Ed. Ed’s family is sincerely and deeply grateful for the dedicated care, kindness and commitment of his private caregivers from Mosaic Home Care, Elder Caring Inc., and the professional and thoughtful community at the Teddington Retirement Residence. Ed has been cremated and his remains will rest with his family. Donations preferred in honour of Edwin Joseph Whaley to be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada http://www.heartandstroke.ca

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Eden Linda Eden

January 19th, 1928 – April 17th, 2017 Linda passed away peacefully at her home in Perth on Monday, April 17th, 2017. She was predeceased by her sister Carol McWatt of Toronto and her brother Henry Eden of Regina, Saskatchewan.

She is survived by her sister Marie Glen of St. Catharines. Linda was the loved aunt of her nine nieces and nephews, Glenda Eden-Balfour, Patty Grubb, Laurie Koch, David Eden, Lorna Ruder, Kathy Williams, Anne Young, Sandra Robertson and Richard Glen and great aunt of eleven great nieces and nephews. Linda was a registered nurse at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto for many years until her retirement in 1989.

Services are private for the family. In remembrance of Linda, contributions to the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario CHEO would be appreciated.

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

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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 (Jenelle), Adam Rayner (Ashley) and Michael Rayner (Meredith), Ann, Stephanie, Jennifer, Leanne, and Dylan Knapp, and greatgrandmother of Nolan. Also nieces and nephews Faye MacLeod, Allan Drisdelle, Claire Blais, Peter Drisdelle, Dawn Quinn, Fred Knapp all in Ontario, and Jeff Knapp in Nova Scotia. She will be greatly missed by her cousin Murray Londeau of Ottawa as well as 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 at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, memorial contributions in Grace’s memory may be made to UHKF (Providence Manor Redevelopment). www.jamesreidfuneralhome.com

Ricard Elizabeth “Betty”

Peacefully, under the kind and compassionate care of the staff at Fairview Manor in Almonte, Ontario on Monday April 24, 2017 in her 94th year.

Predeceased by her first husband Bill Sommerville and her second husband Frank Ricard. Loving mother to Fred (Barb), Peter and the late Ronald Sommerville. Proud grandmother to Louise (Kirk) Woodland, Janna (Quinton) Trites, Jordan (Taryn) Sommerville.

Great-grandmother to Autumn and Maddex Woodland, Maria, Rachel and Esther Trites, Riley, Luke and Carter Sommerville. Betty was predeceased by her siblings Freda, Tom, Bob, Mary and Donald.

A memorial service and inurnment will take place in Montreal at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Fairview Manor would be appreciated by the family. www.barkerfh.com

Narbonne Mary Elizabeth (September 02, 1942 - April 22, 2017) Peacefully, at the Almonte General Hospital on Saturday, April 22, 2017 surrounded by her loved ones. Survived by her loving husband Roger. Dear mother of Nancy (Peter), Suzanne and Sean (Christine). Proud grandmother of Andrew, Eric, Amber, Katie, Kassandra and Lindsay. Proud great-grandmother of Chloe, Addison and Evelyn. Friends visited the Alan R Barker Funeral Home 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m. A celebration of life was held in the Chapel on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family. www.barkerfh.com

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Lepage, Robert Jean

(May 18, 1940 – April 17, 2017) It is with great sadness that the family of Bob Lepage announce his passing after a brief battle with cancer.

Beloved husband and father, he leaves behind to mourn, his wife Joan, his children Kevin (Catie), Dean (Crystal), Robert Jr., Lorie (Pat), stepchildren Les (Judi), Norm, Rick (Christina), Debbie (Allan), and Darlene. Bob was the proud grandfather/great-grandfather to Jessica, Thomas (Nabiha), Melina, Rowan, Amy, Xavier, Michelle, Dante, Lucas, Nathan, Castiel, Michael, Isabella, Brittany (Jeff), Amelia, Jessy, Ashley (Wayne), Chase, Austin, Chantal, Kyle, Emily, Kaitlyn, Adam (Treasa) and Alysha (Joel).

Bob also leaves to mourn many nieces and nephews as well as brothers and sisters-inlaw. Bob was predeceased by his parents Conrad and Jeanette (Dupuis) Lepage, his brothers Roland, Albert, Rudy, and Gerry, his sisters, Jean, Bertha, and Yollande.

Special thanks to the doctors and nurses from the Almonte General Hospital for their kindness and excellent care for Bob and the family during his illness. Special thanks also to family physician Dr. Roger Drake.

Friends visited the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place, on Monday, April 24, 2017 from 12 noon until time of the service in the Chapel at 1:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to CHEO. www.barkerfh.com

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Sunday evening, April 23, 2017, peacefully in his sleep, we lost a kind and loving man, Lorne Charles Peake, age 91, following a difficult and painful year-long convalescence. Lorne was one of the six children born to the late Clayton Charles Peake and Helen Ruth, Lorne was the adored husband of Linda MacDonald, residing in Sharbot Lake. Lorne was the father of seven children: the late Julie, the late Richard, David, Darren (Maria), Kim, and Lisa (Jerry Rivard). He has eleven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Lorne will be missed as well by second wife Barb Everett, also of Sharbot Lake. Also left to grieve are: his dear friend and “adopted” daughter Linda Clarke; his many wonderful PSWs (in particular Tina Hickey); and his Nurses (especially Nurse Extraordinaire Wendy Orr). At home with his devastated wife Linda, grieving in their own way, are his much-loved dogs Caesar and Stella and the three cats they torment, Fritzy, Frannie and Franco. Lorne was a proud Canadian Army veteran of WWII during which he served in Holland. He had an unfulfilled dream to visit that country again as he had learned to love its people. Following the war, he transferred to the Canadian Airforce, there working on the Avro Arrow project. As per Lorne’s wishes, there will be no wake or funeral service. He will be interred in the Peake Family Plot at Beechwood Cemetery in Ottawa, date to be announced.

Arrangements in care of Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, Parham.

Online condolences at goodfellowsfuneralhome.com.

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Halka Mary Anna Halka

Passed away peacefully at Lanark Lodge, Perth on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at the age of 89.

Cherished wife of the late Paul Halka.

Loving mother of Nancy (Clarence Timmons), Carol Ann (Bradley Horne) and Ron Halka (Heather Norris). Proud grandmother of Jeff, Rhonda, Jennifer, Matt, Julie, Leah, Joey and Hannah; and great grandmother of Rebecca, Sébastien, Luc, Evan, Abby, Tom, Garrett, Brycen and Brody. Mary is survived by her sister Helen Bond (the late Howard) and is also predeceased by her sister Olga Jelly and her brother Peter Tesluk. Mary will be fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews and her extended family.

Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Saturday, April 22, 2017 from 11 a.m. until the time of the service in the Chapel at 1 p.m. Interment followed at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Francis de Sales Cemetery Fund, or the Lanark Lodge Memorial Fund.

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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MORE Logan Milton Peacefully in hospital at Almonte on Friday, April 21, 2017.

Logan More 0f Almonte, age 88 years.

Survived by his loving wife, Jean Watt and an inspiration to his daughters, Dawn More (Rod) and Linda Dryer (Jim), his siblings, Doreen Saunders (late Russ), John More (Ruth) and Ann Bourgoin (late Mike).

Predeceased by his brothers, Bert & Laurie and his parents Milton & Elizabeth More.

Logan’s was a life well lived and well loved.

His infectious grin will be missed by his nieces, nephews and many friends.

Friends were received at the C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL INC. 127 Church St., Almonte, ON 613-256-3313 for visiting on Monday, Apr. 24 from 6 to 8 PM and on Tuesday, Apr. 25 from 1 PM until time of Service in the Gamble Chapel at 3 PM. Interment Guthrie Cemetery, Clayton.

Logan was a proud supporter of the Almonte General Hospital and rather than flowers would encourage donations to the new Digital Imaging equipment for our hospital.

Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

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McDonald Margaret Catherine (Cox) McDonald

Margaret passed away suddenly in the Perth hospital on Sunday April 22nd, 2017. She was predeceased by her partner Don Kealey. Margaret was the loving mother of Lynn (Ron) Dowdall and dear grandma of Wesley (Gail) Greer, Warren (Eilene) Greer and Lana (Doug Villeneuve) Greer and great grandma of Courtney and Reilly Connell, Joey and Natalie Greer, Eliza Greer and Josh, Brooke, Alex and Blake Villeneuve.

She will be sadly missed by her sister Evelyn Deakin, all her family and friends.

Margaret was retired from the EB Eddy Forest Products following a 45 year career. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. West, Perth on Thursday, April 27th, 2017 from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Family and friends will gather for a graveside service to be held at Pinecrest Cemetery, Ottawa Friday at 3:00 P.M. In remembrance of Margaret, contributions to War Amps Program or the Ottawa Heart Institute would be appreciated.

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

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Robertson Eric George Robertson

White, Garfield Thomas “Gary” (Jan 26, 1957-April 17, 2017)

Gary passed away at his home Monday April 17, 2017, at the age of 60. Predeceased by his beloved parents Fred and Doreen White.

Loved and respected father of Brandon. Loved and devoted friend of Gertrude Bell and family. Loving and respected brother to Pepper, Donnie (Terrie), Michael, Wendy (Rob) Gray, Connie (Rodger), Peggy (Steve) King, Bonnie (Gary) Ennis and Melodie (Ken). He will also be missed by his many nieces, nephews and friends.

There was a graveside service for family and friends at Hopetown Cemetery on Friday April 21, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.

For those wishing, please consider a donation to Alzheimer Society of Perth, ON. Garfield Thomas “ Gary” White A monarch butterfly flew down to me to let me know I will be free. Do not be afraid as we will be there, our wings wide open to bring you there. This is a place of peace and love for this is a journey we all must take, and each must go alone. It’s all part of the Makers plan, a step on the road to home. Remember the love we once shared. Miss me a little but not too much for I will be there to watch over you. Miss me but let me go www.barkerfh.com

With heavy hearts, the family of Eric would like to announce his passing on Monday, April 17, 2017 at the Rosamond Unit of the Almonte General Hospital.

Eric was in his 85th year. He was predeceased by Lois, (née Dowdall) his loving wife for almost 40 years. Eric was also predeceased by his parents Peter Ernest and Alice (née Bennett) and by his infant daughter. Eric and Lois were blessed to have raised their three boys: Peter (Karen), Rodger (Joanne) and Robbie (Susan) in Perth and they will remember their father with fond memories. Eric was a proud grandfather to his grandchildren: Joseph (Melanie), Nicholas (Brittany), Dallas and Caroline as well as a cherished great-grandfather to Wesley. Eric will be sadly missed by his loving sister Marion Hutchings of Portland. Visitation was held Thursday, April 20, from 11:00 am until service time in the Chapel at 2:00 pm at the O’DACRE FAMILY FUNERAL 15 Victoria Street, Perth. Interment at Elmwood Cemetery Perth. For those wishing, donations to the Rosamond Unit of the Almonte General Hospital, in memory of Eric would be greatly appreciated.

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Burgess, Earl Harold Peacefully, with his family by his side at the Almonte Hospital, on Wednesday April 19, 2017 at the age of 72.

Loving husband of Elaine Boothby. Dear father of Lia Thompson and Blake (Allie). Proud grandfather of Shelby, Avery and Barrett.

Survived by his sister Barbara (Wayne Buske).

Predeceased by his sister Marianne Burgess.

Earl will be missed by his many nieces and nephews. He was a proud member of the Tomahawk Hunt Camp.

Friends visited the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue Carleton Place, on Friday April 21, 2017 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral service was Saturday in the Chapel at 11:00 a.m.

For those who wish a donation to the Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family. www.barkerfh.com

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CAMERON, Jean

Passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, April 20, 2017 in her 89th year.

Beloved wife of Archibald for 65 years. Loving mother of Ian (Judith), Stephen (Karen), and Heather. Cherished grandmother of Alicia, Michelle, Lindsay (Ryan) and David. She will be dearly missed by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Friends may attend a visitation at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes 3440 Richmond Road, Nepean (Between Bayshore and Baseline Dr.) on Thursday April 27, 2017 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. There will be a memorial service at Christ Church Bells Corners on Friday, April 28, 2017 at 1 p.m. For those wishing, in lieu of flowers, donations to Diabetes Canada, Alzheimer Canada or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

Condolences, donations and tributes may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com.

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POWERS Michael Francis

Peacefully at his residence with his family by his side on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 in his 75th year. Beloved husband of Francoise (nee Gagne), loving father of Nancy Powers (Mark Hearn) and the late Christine Powers. Cherished grandfather of Patrick, Matthew and Samantha. Brother of Maureen and the late Sean. Predeceased by his parents John “Jack” and Frances Powers (nee Mckeown). Fondly remembered by many extended family members, friends and neighbours. The family wish to thank the nurses and staff of the Community Care Access Centre, Bayshore Home Healthcare and the Sweater Gang for all their love, guidance and continued support.

As per Michael’s wishes cremation has taken place and a Celebration of his life will take place at a later date. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls, Ontario. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca

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DUNCAN, Lorna Kaaren

Peacefully at Moira Place on Tuesday April 18, 2017, in her 75th year, with her family by her side. Lorna Kaaren Prentice, beloved wife of the late William Duncan. Dear mother of Billie (Kelly), Michael (Toula) and Beth Sproule (Joe).

Loving grandmother of Curtis (Kim), Nicholas, Cassie, Alex, Rebecca, Melissa, Samantha. Sister of Linda (Bill), Helene (Gilbert), Carol (Paul). Predeceased by her parents James and Marjorie Prentice.

Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews, friends and neighbours. Rested at Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, Parham.

Friends were received on Friday April 21, 2017 from 2-4 7-9 pm. Funeral service was held in the Funeral Home on Saturday April 22, 2017 at 1 pm. Interment at St Andrews Cemetery Watson’s Corner’s at a later date. Donations to University Hospital Kingston Foundation or Alzheimer’s Society would be appreciated by the family. On line condolences at goodfellowsfuneralhome.com.

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Iris Doreen

(Nee Hawkins) November 23, 1925 – April 16, 2017

Passed away peacefully in hospital.

Predeceased by her loving husband of 64 years Don and their son Denny.

Survived and greatly missed by her brother Ron (Jean) South Wales, UK, son Duffy (Elaine), daughter Donna Kenny (Doug), son Dick (Rita), 7 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Don met Doreen while stationed in England in 1945, they married there and Don sent her to Canada to stay with his father until his return and so began her new life. Doreen will be fondly remembered by many friends and extended family. Many thanks for the excellent care given by Dr. D. Ivanovich and the staff at the Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital. As per her wishes there will be no funeral services but please join us for a celebration of her life at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 192, 177 George Street, Carleton Place on Sunday, May 21st, 2017 from 1pm to 4pm. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to The Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital.

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JOHNSON Douglas Clayton

Peacefully at the Smiths Falls Hospital on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 in his 73rd year. Beloved Fiancé of Susan Miner.

Loving father of Jeffrey Johnson (Dany Gibeault) and the late Kevin Johnson. Cherished Grandfather of Ethan, Avery and Leah Johnson. Fondly remembered by many extended family, friends and neighbours.

As per Doug’s wishes bio-cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or services. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca

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Preston

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

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THOMAS, Stanley – In loving memory of a cherished husband, devoted stepdad and popa and beloved son-in-law who left us 13 years ago on April 25, 2004.

There has been so many changes Stan Wish you were here, Someday I will see you again Till then we all love and miss you.

Love you honey.

Always loved, never forgotten Wife Millie and family

Ross Sturgeon Preston (PhD)

Born December 19, 1939. A beloved and mischievous grandfather, a generous and thoughtful father, and a loving and devoted husband, Ross Sturgeon Preston died on Monday April 17, 2017.

Anyone who knew Ross was struck by his physical strength and stamina, his intellectual curiosity and the depth and breadth of his knowledge, his quirky sense of humour, his love of the Big Rideau Lake, his strict moral compass and, most obvious of all, his deep lifelong love for Judy, his wife of 53 years. Married in 1963, Judy (nee Dulmage) and Ross were childhood sweethearts. As a young teenager, Ross and his summer buddies at the lake had pretended to fish off Judy’s parent’s Bluff Island cottage waiting for Judy and her cousins to notice them. It worked! Many dances at Rideau Ferry Inn and the Antler Lodge ensued. They wrote letters to each other for 8 long years and worked together at Merrywood Camp during university. Their lives together were, for their family, an example of how lifelong love endures through thick and thin.

They were partners in every sense, and imparted to their family, quietly, lessons about love, trust and respect, honour and forgiveness, comfort and support, and always generosity. Ross had four delightful grandchildren, Seamus, Devlin, Eli and Adelaide and two children Elisabeth and Andrew (Rachel), each of whom were a joy to him. He was immensely proud of the intellectual curiosity and capabilities of his family, their many and broad accomplishments, and the fact that he could see himself in each of them, in many and varied ways. They each have that patented moral compass of his, and the love of the poetry of nature and other deep and meaningful gifts he made sure to quietly bestow. A graduate of University of Pennsylvania where his father and child also attended, Ross held a doctorate in economics and worked as a very well respected econometrician for major multinationals, governments, and thinktanks doing cutting edge research. He was a respected researcher and professor at Penn, MIT and Haverford College. Ross authored hundreds of articles, reports, and works in his field, was a guest commentator for television and radio, a frequent editorialist, invited or not. In later years, he was very engaged in research and critique of the economic policies affecting his community. A highly evolved statistician and mathematician, it was hard to argue facts with Ross, yet he was a most patient teacher. For those of us who really knew Ross, our Grampy, our dad, our partner, we knew that he was also a passionate music lover, an artist, a novelist, a poet, a dreamer. He wrote a full-length novel about a blind “seer” who worked as a cryptographer. He wrote poetry about Saturn.

He would, literally, solve problems in his dreams, waking after a sleep with the answer to a complicated math equation, a method of fixing a mechanical conundrum, a solution to a perplexing issue.

Who does this? Very special minds, with great depth and passion.

Dreamers are often misunderstood, and Ross was no different. He might be staring off into space with a frown on his face but on the inside his mind had transported him into another place where great mysteries were solved, or at least where the answers to questions, large and small were possible. We have been grateful for the window into his world. Ross told us that when he died, he knew he would become stardust. There is no more fitting thought for his family than this. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Ross’ honour to The Table Community Food Centre, at https://www. thetablecfc.org/article/support-your-community-food-centre or by cheque to The Table, 190 Gore St. E. Perth, ON. K7H 1K3. A gathering to honour Ross with stories and music, and refreshments afterward, was held at 10:30 am on Saturday April 22nd, 2017 at Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore Street West, Perth Ontario.

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MARTINA John In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather, who passed away April 28, 2011.

This day is remembered, And quietly kept; No words are needed, We shall never forget.

But those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day; Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed, and very dear.

Always loved and never forgotten Donna and Family

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IN MEMORIAM

CARLIE FENTON April 28 2007

In memory of Catherine “Cathy” Weedmark May 2, 2015 Two years has passed since that sad day, When one we loved was called away.

God took Her home – it was His will, Within our hearts She liveth still.

Forever loved and never forgotten Mother and family

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Even though I never met you, We talk about you all the time.

And I know you are watching over us.

Emmett and Charlie

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IN MEMORIAM Niecie Mulville October 17, 1924 – April 27, 2016 We’ll meet again, Don’t know where Don’t know when But I know we’ll meet again Some sunny day Missing you and loving you as always, Rick and Beth, Bonnie, Berna and Dave and Grandchildren Amber, Aaron, Michael and Andy

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CARLIE Fenton – In loving memory of our dear Carlie who passed away 10 years ago today, April 28, 2007.

They say memories are so precious, Well maybe that is true, We never wanted memories, We only wanted you.

Carlie, so many times we’ve needed you, So many times we’ve cried.

If our love could have saved you, You never would have died.

In life we loved you dearly, In death we love you still.

In our hearts she holds a place, No one can ever fill.

Sadly missed and loved by, Gran, Hailey-Dawn, Hayden Richard, Kyle and Nick

FERGUSON Arthur – In loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who passed away on April 29th, 2011.

He is gone but not forgotten, and as dawns another year.

In our lonely hours of thinking, thoughts of him are always near.

Days of sadness will come o’er us.

Many think the wound is healed, but they little know the sorrow.

That lies within the heart concealed.

Lovingly remembered by wife Erma, five sons, one daughter, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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The moment that you died, Our hearts split in two, The one side filled with memories, The other died with you.

We often lay awake at night, When the world is fast asleep, And take a walk down memory lane, With tears upon our cheeks.

Remembering you is easy, We do it everyday, But missing you is a heartache, That never goes away.

We hold you tightly within our hearts, and there you will remain, Life has gone on without you, But it never will be the same.

Love Uncle Ron, Aunt Tammy, Jamie & Mallory

MORRIS, Greg - April 25, 2014 Deep in our hearts there’s a picture, More precious than silver or gold, ‘Tis a picture of a dear son and brother, Whose memory will never grow old.

Always in our hearts Mom, Dad and Mandy

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ACRES, Harry, May 17, 1932-April 26, 2016 Loving Dad, Father-in-law, Grampa and Great-Grampa Remembering you can cause a smile, Bring laughter or a tear.

How precious are these memories, That keeps you ever near.

A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.

You had a smile for everyone, You had a heart of gold, You left the sweetest memories, That we could ever hold.

They say memories are golden, Well maybe that is true, We never wanted memories, We only wanted you.

Love Always Darlene (Norman) Diane (Stanley) Carl (Christine) and Grandchildren

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COUTTS, Bill - In memory of Bill Coutts who passed away on April 24, 2011.

A wonderful father, man and aide.

One who was better God never made; A wonderful worker, so loyal and true, One in a million, that father was you.

Just in your judgment, always right; Honest and liberal, ever upright.

Love from Lynn & Rick Brent & Pat Barry & Donna Ernie & Sue

JACQUES, Lena - In loving memory of a dear mother, who passed away April 23, 1999.

If we had all the world to give, We’d give it, yes, and more, To hear her voice and see her smile And greet her at our door.

But all we can do, dear mother, Is go and tend your grave, And leave behind tokens of love, To the best mother God ever made, We like to think, when life is done, Wherever heaven may be, That she’ll be standing at the door Up there to welcome us.

Love Raymond and Sandra

IN MEMORIAM LALONDE In loving memory of our parents, Carman, May 1, 2016 and Irene Lalonde April 11, 2010

MIKEY DUBERVILLE May 2, 2002 When we lost our Mikey It’s a long and emotional process It starts on the day your life left us, Mikey. And will only end when Dad and I will join you.

Miss you honey (Fat Kid) Mom and Dad

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UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN A light from our lives has gone, A voice we loved is still.

A place is vacant within our hearts, Which never can be filled.

A bouquet of beautiful memories, Sprayed with a million tears, I wish God could have spared you, If just for a few more years.

We hold you close within our hearts, And there you will remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again.

So rest in peace Mom and Dad, And thanks for all you’ve done, We pray that God has given you, The crown you’ve truly won.

Your vacant place no one can fill.

We miss you now and always will.

Loving You Always, Heather, Ian and Family

FIREWOOD

FOR SALE

2 Reclaimed, log cabins Adding warmth to your life 22x30 & 16x20. Phone for over 25 years. Cut, split or log lengths. DelivOnly 613-285-7363 ered or picked up. Phone Greg Knops cell: A COMPETITIVE PRICE ON 613-340-1045 STEEL ROOFING IN 613-658-3358 after 7pm STOCK - 29ga, Various colours,soffit & fascia Firewood For Sale, cut & Windows: REBAR, sky- split. Contact: Bell’s Malight sheets, custom trim. chining 613-267-1965 barn/door track & trolleys.

Tri-axle firewood $1000, Nails & Screws.

Storage Sheds. Come see Smiths Falls area, cut split us for a price. Levi Weber, softwood $50 single cord.

2126 Stone Rd., RR#2 Taking orders. Do armour stonewalls, visa Renfrew 6 1 3 - 8 1 2 - 5 4 5 4 613-264-5454.

Best prices! Cedar, white Birch trees for sale. Call ANTIQUES & after 6 p.m.

Jim COLLECTIBLES 613-258-3561.

VEHICLES

R. Thomson Auto Sales * New Location 95 Dufferin Hwy 7 * Across from Tim Hortons, Perth

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TRAILERS / RV’S 29’ Travel Trailer, 2014 Starcraft 286RLWS Travelstar Galaxy, black pearl edition excellent condition, still smells new! sleeps 6, 36” x 40” shower, many beautiful options. asking $29,500. 613-203-0902

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FARM

Craftsman, lawn tractor, 20 h.p., 42” cut. $550 o.b.o. 613-283-2670.

8:30-2:30pm

Barn Roof Paint, steel gates, 4’x7’ solid doors.

613-285-7363

Generac generator, almost new, 17,500 running watts, $1,750 firm. Jack 613-258-5754.

Nepean Sportsplex, Ottawa. ON Peter 613-256-1105 (Free Appraisals)

HUNTING SUPPLIES

Hay For Sale, Good quality Hay. Square bales,3’x3’x8’ (under cover). Round bales 4’x5’ Timothy & Alfalfa (under cover). Please Contact 613-832-2014

Fresh “live” bullheads FIREWOOD caught in local lakes. Bring New tractor parts for most 4Sale - Dry hardwood, your own container. Call makes, specializing in engine rebuild kits, 1000s stored inside. Delivery & 613-273-6462. of other parts, service pickup options. Call Hunter Safety/Canadian manuals. Our 45th year.

613-257-5095 for details.

Fire-arms Courses and ex- 16385 Telephone Road, ams held once a month at Brighton. 613-475-1771 or 5 Generations of firewood Carp. Call Wenda Cochran 1-800-481-1353, www. sales, all hardwood, cut 613-256-2409. diamondfarmtractorparts. and split. Stored inside. com 613-253-8006.

LAWN & GARDEN

TOM’S CUSTOM

IN MEMORIAM

DAY, James – April 21, 1925 - May 3, 2002 In loving memory of our father, grandfather and great grandfather.

Every day no matter where Deep in our hearts you are always there Forget you dad we never will You left a space no one can fill – Forever in our hearts Linda, Eric, Bob & Jeannette Gary & Susan and family.

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STAFFORD, Frances Elizabeth – In memory of our mother, who passed away May 2, 1987.

Down the path of memories We slowly walk today.

Our thoughts are forever with you As life goes on it’s way.

If memories bring us closer, We are never far apart For always in our memory You are present by our side.

Remembering you can cause a smile Bring laughter or a tear.

These memories are so precious That keep you ever near.

Forever in our hearts Betty, Emma, Esther and Maxine and Families

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FUNERAL SERVICES

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.

WANTED Wanted - furnace oil, will remove tank if possible.

Call 613-479-2870.

Wanted: Classic & Vintage cars & trucks. Please call Mark 613-360-2699.

FUNERAL SERVICES

To Learn more, call 613-384-3245

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Kingston-Cataraqui Cremation Services

by Arbor Memorial

*Includes cremation, the supervision and co-ordination of the services, documentation, local transfer of deceased and shelter, a vehicle used for administration and transferring, and MDF cremation container.

Arbor Memorial Inc.

Specializing in roof barn & aluminum/ vinyl siding painting *30 years experience. *Screw nailing and roof repairs.

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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.

Smiths Falls.

Recently renovated, large 2 bedroom ground floor. Close to downtown. Backyard, deck, parking and storage.

Includes fridge, stove, dishwasher, heat, hydro and water. $1,200/month.

Call 613-283-5946.

Furnished room for rent in Smiths Falls, mature responsible adult, kitchen privileges, cable, internet FOR RENT included. No pets. No smoking. Available imme2 bedroom mobile home diately. $525/month. on Mississippi Lake. 613-284-7616. $600/month plus utilities.

613-253-3718.

Merrickville, attractive, well maintained house, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Almonte/Carp area, Room for Rent 6 appliances, no smokers, $700/month, includes pets negotiable, $1300. parking, TV, Internet. 613-269-2788. Info: or possiblility of whole www.merrickvillehouse. house, on 2 acre lot com (call to discuss whole house rental) Refer- ROOM FOR RENT in Renfrew, $450 monthly inences. 819-321-9397 cluded heat hydro water Carleton Place, 3 bed- cable and kitchen and room, 1 bathroom home, laundry facilities. Call with large lot in good Steve at 613-854-1073. n e i g h b o r h o o d , Pensioner welcome. $1200/mnth, heat & hydro Room for rent in Smiths extra. first and last required. fridge & stove in- Falls, $550/mnth. Furnished room, heat, hydro cluded. 613-257-4627. included. Mature person.

Call Terry 613-216-1448 Carleton Place, Seniors 50’s Plus Building. No Small 1 bedroom apartsmoking, no pets. First ment for rent, Perth, ON, & last months rent close to downtown, hospi$750.00 & up. 1 & 2 tals, etc. $700/month. bedroom apartments. Suitable for an individual.

Call 613-863-6487 or References required.

613-720-9860 613-812-0809.

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Urgent: wanting to rent, house, 3 beds, 1.5 baths.

June 1st or July 1st. Must have garage or clean basement. 613-283-2210 or 613-264-4977.

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

Bass Road, Portland, 3 (1 acre) building lots, suitable for home and market garden. $ 2 0 , 0 0 0 / a c r e .

416-925-5837

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BRAND NEW APARTMENT BUILDING AVAILABLE JULY 1, 2017

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We make

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FEENSTRA’S EQUIPMENT Sales & Service

80 Feenstra Rd. RR#4 Athens

613-924-2805

LIVESTOCK Wanted to buy, horses, colts and ponies, all types.

Contact Bob Perkins at 613-342-6030.

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.

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

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.

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Trailer Big Rideau Lake.

Luxury Park Model Trailer with Sunroom, extras, $76,900.00 Rideau Mac Resort. Site 76. Fractional ownership. Information: w w w . r i d e a u macresort.com Contact: 613-864-1285.

PERSONAL Alcoholics Anonymous 613-284-2696.

Are you concerned about someone’s drinking?

There is help available for you in AL-ANON/Alateen.

Call 613-284-6100, 257-3138, 272-3105, 203-3713, 826-2566, 283-5038.

Overeaters Anonymous Carleton Place, 1 private 613-264-5158 & 1 semi private rooms, walk out basement floor, for elderly or mentally LOST & FOUND challenged person. For more information call Lisa Found on Tennyson Road, 613-253-0853.

Please call after 4pm or leave message on machine.

LOTS/LAND/ 613-267-7436 ACREAGE

Insured and Bonded Free Estimates

Wanted for scrap: cars, trucks, vans and applianc- Wanted: 22X38 Dion es. Phone 613-551-6698. thrashing machine & International 6ft or 7ft grain FUNERAL SERVICES binder. 905-983-8331

Cremations from $1,295* NOLAN, Orville January 16, 1941 - April 30, 2010 Sometimes you meet someone you feel you have loved and known forever – you were my forever.

Sending you a garden of freshly cut tears.

Always loved by wife Beth and sons Andrew and Ryan and their families.

AIRLESS PAINTING

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER

FOR RENT

613-267-7484, cell 613-349-9418

Cedar pickets, rails, post & mill logs for sale,. Call or text 613-913-7958.

Sat. April 29, 2017

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NOTICES

NOTICES 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.

613-267-2800 CLS748282

Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley Notice of Surplus Equipment Sale Invitation to Tender FD-2017-01 Surplus Equipment Sale of 1987 Vacuum Tanker Specifications and Bid Submission form may be obtained from Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley Fire Department Station #1 located at: 44 Main St Lyn ON K0E 1M0 fireadmin@elizabethtown-kitley.on.ca 613-498-2460 Sealed bids, clearly marked as to contents, will be received at the Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley New Dublin Office until Friday May 19, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.

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Certified Mason. 12 years experience. Chimney repair, restoration, parging, repointing. Brick, block and stone. Small/big job specialist. Free estimates.

613-250-0290.

Need a house cleaner, a person to do catering, a person to cook and bake.

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Grant’s “Best Value” Lawn Care. Book now for lawn mowing and garden cleanup services.

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Retiree with talents in gardening, yard maintenance and house cleaning.

Looking to help those who need assistance with home and yard care. Located in Perth.

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BUILDING AND REPAIRS Heritage Stone, Brick and Block Footings, Foundations, Concrete Finishing, Log Chinking and Chimney Sweeping Will go anywhere!

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For more information Call Today 647-350-2558, Email: kmagill@rogers.com

WANTED FIREARMS WANTED FOR JUNE 24th, 2017 LIVE & ONLINE AUCTION: Rifles, Shotguns, Handguns, Militaria. Auction or Purchase: Collections, Estates, Individual items. Contact Paul, Switzer’s Auction: Toll-Free 1-800-6942609, info@switzersauction.com or www.switzersauction.com.

WE PAY TOP DOLLAR for all coins and paper money, gold & silver bullion and Estate sales. FREE appraisals and mobile service.

Call or text: 613-297-1661, Email: sales@cointalkcanada.com.

BUSINESS OPPS. CASH CASH CASH 24/7 From your MONEY MAGNETS - Work only 1 Day Per Month, Earn $100,000.00+ Per Year. Canadian Manufacturer In Business Over 33 Years. Full Details CALL NOW 1-866-668-6629 Website WWW.tcvend.com

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DRIVERS REQUIRED We are currently accepting applications for:

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

Construction Site Supervisors; Labourers; Lawn and Maintenance Personnel

at 613-283-5555.

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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

Handyman Service looking for full time labourers to do handyman work, landscaping, cutting grass, yard cleanup. 613-267-5460.

Newboro, Licensed plumber required immediately, full-time, residential & commercial service work.

Email resume: krista@rbsinternet.com

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

Part time Bartender Wanted. Must be Smart Serve Certified and bondable.

Experience preferred but will train.

Days and hours will vary, evenings and weekends required. Deadline to apply is Friday May 12th. Please forward resume to Royal Canadian Legion - 26 Beckwith St. E, Perth ON K7H 1B5 Attn: Manager or email to perthlegion244@bellnet.ca

RECE Needed for summer work, first aide & CPR required, in good standing with College ECE. Also require part-time cook applicants must have or be prepared to obtain a Police Vulnerable Sector Check. Food handlers & CPR Certificates will be considered an asset. Although courses can be provided.

Drop resume at Nursery Rhyme Daycare Center, 11 Elmsley St. North, Smiths Falls, K7A 2G4 or email to: nursery@ripnet.com Attention: Susan Adams.

DZ driver required to pump septic tanks/deliver and service portable toilets. Must know local area. Email resume to info@perthseptic.com

TOWN OF CARLETON PLACE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Carleton Place Child Care is currently accepting resumes for Permanent Assistant Teachers, RECE Part Time Teachers, RECE Supply Teachers, and RECE Teachers (maternity leave contract). Summer applications are also being accepted for the above positions.

Summary: The Childcare Assistant works under the direction of the RECE Teacher or Teacher/Supervisor in the classroom and other areas of the program. The Assistant follows directions and completes all required duties associated with the classroom, housekeeping and some basic kitchen/laundry requirements.

Summary: RECE Maternity/Part Time/Supply Teachers: Responsible for the care and well-being of the children in the program working within specific guidelines and requirements (Child Care And Early Years Act, local Ministry of Health, Ministry of Labour, and the Town of Carleton Place). Also responsible to work with the needs of parents, other professionals and the general public in regards to service information.

A detailed job description for these positions can be accessed at http://carletonplace.ca/employmentopportunitiesp99.php Interested applicants are invited to submit an application in confidence by 12:00 P.M. Friday, May 5, 2017 quoting which position you are applying for: Mail: Town of Carleton Place Attn: Human Resources 175 Bridge Street Carleton Place, ON K7C 2V8 Email: hr@carletonplace.ca Facsimile: 613 257 8170

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

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We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The Town of Carleton Place is an equal opportunity employer following the rules and regulations set out by the Human Rights Code. Personal information submitted will be used for the purposes of determining suitability for this competition only and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) upon request.

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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 May 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 CLS749619_0427

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 Star Toilet Rentals, Kemptville, part-time driver needed G license & good driving record.

E-mail resume to info@startoiletrentals.com 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

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We are currently hiring for the following positions: • 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 • 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 • Contract Administrative Assistant

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

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Growing downtown Carleton Place Salon

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A busy Concrete Construction Company in the Smiths Falls area is seeking reliable Labourers, Form Setters and Floor Finishers.

looking for creative, motivated

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licensed with clientele an asset but will train the right person Competitive wages in a comfortable work environment.

Job Description: Perform a variety of tasks including setting forms for concrete structures and site work according to specifications and drawings.

Contact Norma at 613-285-7014

Seamstress Required Carleton Uniforms Inc. has an immediate opening for a part-time seamstress. The successful applicant should have basic sewing skills and/or the ability to perform alterations to garments, more specifically, the application of crests onto shirts and outerwear, applying braid/tape to shirts and pants and/or hemming and serging of pants. The position requirements are for 3-4 days per week Monday to Friday work week.

Carleton Uniforms sells work and dress wear to the Emergency Services Sector across Canada including Paramedics, Fire Fighters and Police/Security. The company has been in operation since 1992 and is located in a new facility in Carleton Place.

Please forward resumes to lperkins@carletonuniforms.com or drop them off personally at our head office at 5 Costello Drive in Carleton Place.

Essential Job Requirements: Must be physically fit and be able to work in a variety of weather conditions.

Must be available to work flexible hours and have reliable transportation to work.

Basic Equipment Required: tool belt, hammer, 25’ tape, hard hat, safety glasses and steel toed work boots Experience in concrete work, carpentry skills and a valid driver’s license are an asset Please e-mail or fax resumes to: McNamee Concrete Email: concrete@mcnameeconcrete.com or Fax: (613) 284-1862 No Phone Calls Please.

Family run business looking for a

Septic Truck Driver, based out of Carleton Place.

Requirements: - Clean Abstract - Minimum DZ license - Physically fit, job requires repeated heavy lifting.

- Knowledge of local, in particular back roads, of Carleton Place and surrounding communities.

- Previous driving experience.

Please send your resume to our email address joe@kingfishpumping.com

NOW HIRING! 310T Mechanics

in Ottawa! $5,000 Sign On Bonus!*

*To Be Paid In Equal Installments Over 8 Quarters Starting After 90 Days of Employment Requirements 18 Years or Older 310T Truck and Coach License Competitive Pay, Great Benefits!

Call, text or apply online for immediate consideration!

1-877-220-5627 Text “WASTE” to 51893 to Learn More jobs.wm.com Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

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SENIORS FITNESS INSTRUCTORS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY 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

McNeely’s Outdoor Power Equipment in Carp is looking for an employee for Summer Employment, typically May to August or September.

Must have a clean driving record and be able to drive a truck and trailer, computer knowledge and small engine knowledge an asset. Must be available Saturdays. Great position for University student or retired person.

Send Resume to mcneelyope@bellnet.ca or drop into 469 Donald B. Munro Drive, Carp

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Glen Tay Transportation LP is seeking a PeopleNet Coordinator for a full time position.

Eligible candidates will be expected to travel distances up to 400 km from time to time and have knowledge of the trucking industry, of e-logs and of HOS Regulations.

Assets for this position include having a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, as well as a comprehension of the AS400 System and experience with dispatching drivers.

Wages will be determined by experience. We also offer a benefit package.

Glen Tay Transportation is an equal-opportunity employer with locations in Perth, Cardinal and Norwood Ontario and Bedford Quebec.

To Apply: Email ONLY – No Phone Calls PLEASE. Todd BuchananDriver Service Manager & Safety & Compliance tbuchanan@glentay.ca TENDERS

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2 days, 2 yard sales, 47 & 48 Poonamalie Road (off hwy 15) Smiths Falls, April 29 & 30 8am-2pm.

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 much much more!! Vendors wanted $1 square foot. 613-267-3033

28, 29 April, Wayside Drive, Perth. Antiques including 1920’s Knights Templar Sword, collectibles including Militaria, tools, housewares, furniture, prints etc.

May 6, Yard Sale & BBQ, 8-2, Rain or shine. Huge April 29, 9-4pm & April selection, something for 30 9-noon, 250 Ramsay everyone. St. Paul’s PresConc 1, off hwy 7 (10km byterian Church, 319 Prewest of Carleton Place), a scott St. Kemptville. country variety moving sale.

Multi-family sale, PerthInverness Avenue and ArBrockville, Saturday April gyle Drive neighbourhood 29th, 9-2:30, 29 Perth (just off Sunset Blvd), over Street, (behind Perth 10 families involved. 8 Street, Flea Market). a.m.-noon. Saturday, May Something for everyone!! 6. Something for everyone!

Downsizing Sale, April 29 & 30, May 6 & 7, household items, office/furniture items, sport/exercise equipment, auto tools, garden, etc. 1465 Scotchline Road, (off CR25), Oxford Mills, 9am-2pm.

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR LANARK COUNTY IMMIGRATION PORTAL WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Tender # 17-ED-01 Sealed RFP’s will be received in envelopes clearly marked as to contents by the Town Clerk at her office in the Town Hall, 77 Beckwith Street North, Smiths Falls, Ontario, until: Noon on 19th day of May 2017 for the Lanark County Immigration Portal Website Development Services Specifications and the Request for Proposal may be obtained from the Clerk’s office.

Questions regarding this RFP should be directed to Kara Turner, Project and Community Engagement Coordinator at kturner@smithsfalls.ca If you wish to obtain the proposal documents please contact Nadine Bennett (nbennett@smithsfalls.ca).

The lowest or any RFP will not necessarily be accepted.

AMENDMENTS TO RFP SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED OR ACCEPTED

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CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF SMITHS FALLS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP #: 17-CORP-002 FINANCIAL AUDITING SERVICES Sealed submissions will be received in envelopes clearly marked as to contents by the Town Clerk at her office in the Town Hall, 77 Beckwith Street North, Smiths Falls, Ontario, until 11:00 am local time on May 19th, 2017 for Financial Auditing Services.

Specifications and submission requirements may be obtained from the Clerk’s office.

Questions regarding this Request for Proposal may be directed to Kerry Costello, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk via email at kcostello@smithsfalls.ca.

Request for Proposal documents can be obtained by contacting Nadine Bennett, Deputy Clerk via email at nbennett@smithsfalls.ca.

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AUCTION SALE Saturday, May 6, 2017 - Real Estate Auction @ 383 Anglican Church Road, Tay Valley, Ontario @ 1 PM - NO BUYERS PREMIUM 6 year old 3 Bedroom home with walk in closets all rooms.

Spacious Kitchen & Living room. 1 Acre Lot. Propane Fireplace in living room. Home heated by high efficient FA propane furnace.

8 ft basement height with walk out. Main level laundry. Drilled well.

Full septic. Final 2017 taxes $2224.9.

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CONTRACT NO. 2017-03 GRANULAR CRUSHED ROCK

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SEALED TENDERS to supply, load, haul and deliver 12,000 metric tonnes of granular crushed rock on municipal roads within the Township will be received on forms supplied by the Municipal Office until 1:00 pm local time, Tuesday May 16th, 2017.

Plans, specifications and forms of tender may be obtained by contacting the Municipal Office.

The lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted.

TENDERS RECEIVED BY: Jasmin Ralph, Clerk Township of Montague 6547 Roger Stevens Drive P.O. Box 755 Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4W6 CLS750167_0427 613-283-7478

Home Office (613) 284-8281 Dan Peters Cell: (613) 285-4224 email: info@danpetersauction.com Website: www.danpetersauyction.com

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HARDWARE, ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING SUPPLIES. TOOLS. LUMBER. for Chris Nash Building Inc. on Sat. Apr. 29/17 Sat. @ 10 am @ 33 Railway St., Lansdowne, ON K0E 1L0 Large Ad Ran in Last Week’s Edition. Visit Website.

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.

Terms; Cash, Cheque, Debit, Visa, M/C – Catering

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.

Terms: Cash, Cheque, Debit, Visa, M/C ~ Catering

Job specifications are available by contacting The LCHC office at 283-2555 ext. 100

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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.

Terms: Cash, Debit, Visa, Mastercard Photo I.D. as is. No Buyers Premium All announcements day of sale takes precedence over all printed matter.

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Thursday, May 4, 5 p.m.

Almonte Civitan Hall Private collection of White Rose & Enarco gas related items.

Tobacco and other advertising products. Estate Jewellery, some stirling; coins etc. Large quantity of Furniture, lots of collectibles.

Pictures available on www.theauctionhunt.com.

Auctioneer: Frank Burns 613-267-4129 2x30 TWILIGHT AUCTION THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2017 @ 6 PM SHARP! PREVIEW @ 5 PM FOR MR. MRS. BRIAN JORDAN TO BE HELD @ MARSHALL’S AUCTION HOUSE SPENCERVILLE Massey Harris 33 tractor, fully restored, snapper ride on mower 12.5 hp B&S engine, Mastercraft 10.5 hp snow blower, tools, antiques, collectibles, modern furnishings, appliances etc. Auctioneer’s Note: All items in as new condition showing pride of ownership throughout!

For a more detailed list w/ photos go to www.lmauctions.ca Auctioneer/ Owner not responsible for Lost, Stolen, Damaged Articles, Accidents day of Sale. Canteen Terms: Cash, Debit, Visa, Mastercard Photo I.D. All Announcements Day of Sale Takes Precedence Over All Printed Matter To book your sale call

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The Lanark County Housing Corporation (LCHC) is accepting quotes for painting hallways and common rooms in 7 apartment buildings.

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Auctioneers & Qualified Appraisers JIM HANDS: THE VOICE OF EXPERIENCE Phone: (613) 267-6027 www.jimhandsauction.com

LANARK COUNTY HOUSING CORPORATION 52 Abbott Street North, Unit #4 Smiths Falls, Ontario K7A 1W3

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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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623 Arnprior 692 Manotick 256 Almonte 257-253 C. Place 258 Kemptville 259 Lanark 267-264-326 Perth 268 Maberly 269 Merrickville 273 Westport 272 Portland 275 Toledo 278 McDonald’s Corners 279 Sharbot Lake 283-284 Smiths Falls 342-345382-498 Brockville 359 Elgin 382 Gananoque 448 Chesterville 479 Ompah 489 N. Gower 624 Pakenham 774 Winchester 838 Richmond, Munster 924 Athens 926 North Augusta 928 Delta 989 South Mountain

Mother’s Day, ABC Association “Spring Fling” Fashion show. Saturday, May 6, 7 p.m. Brought to you by Perth’s Lavender and Lace, Westport Bamboo Company, Savvy Shoes of Westport and Sally Hopkins handcrafted jewelry. Lynne 613-273-8834. www. abchall.ca Musician’s circle, Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m. ABC Hall, 3166 Bolingbroke Rd. All musicians and all genres of music welcome (country, jazz, blues, folk, easy listening, blue grass etc.) Donations goes to hall upkeep. Info: Matt Churchill 613-273-9005.

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North Lanark Community Health Centre, Expressions For Women Art Group 1-4pm, SeptemberJune, Info: Halina 613-284-4608 North Lanark Community Health Centre, Fun & Fitness Exercise Adults/Seniors Drop-in. Mondays & Thursdays, 9:30-10:30am, Middleville Hall. Info: Pam 613-259-2182x2306 North Lanark Community Health Centre, Fun & Fitness Exercise Adults/Seniors Mondays, 9:3010:30am, Watson’s Corners Halls. Info: Pam 613259-2182x2306 North Lanark Community Health Centre, Fun & Fitness Exercise Adults/Seniors Drop-in. Tuesdays & Fridays, 9-10am, Ferguson’s Falls Hall. Info: Pam 613-259-2182x2306 AUCTIONS

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TRUCKS. BARGES. TRAILERS. LUMBER. HARDWARE. RELATED BLDG MATERIALS. for Chris Nash Building Inc. on Sat., May 6/17 @ 10 am @ 33 Railway St., Lansdowne, ON K0E 1L0 Clip & Save this Ad. Short Notice Only Next Week.

2012 F350 regular cab 4x4 power stroke 6.7 l diesel truck w/ 9 ft 2” Boss snow plow (112,000 km, sold sw/ reasonable reserve bid). 2004 Chev Silverado 4x4, 1500 reg. cab (224,000 km, fully loaded, 5 litre gas). 2003 Ford F250 diesel truck w/ 8 ft Arctic plow (324,800 km). 1989 Ford L8000-5 ton diesel Hyatt boom truck w/ dump box (500,000 km). 1996 F350-1 ton 7.3-5 speed diesel flatbed truck (305,000 km). 2007 Ford F350 SD ¾ ton truck (166,000 km). 2004 Ford F150 ½ ton truck (234,000 km). 2003 Chev van (230,000 km). 2012 TruckCraft 8 ft alum. flat deck. Aluminum DumperDogg box (fits 8’ box). JD27D diesel excavator on tracks w/ 3 quick attach buckets, 2 teeth & 1 ditcher (sold w/ reasonable reserve bid). Yale 8000 lb propane solid tire forklift w/ 12’ lift. 2 construction barges w/ flat decks & rails (1-8’x24’ w/ 50 hp, 4 stroke Yamaha motor & 1-10’x28’ w/ 60 hp 4 stroke Yamaha motor & ramps). 18’ steel boat w/ 20 hp Yamaha.

4WD gas Z-34/22 Genie boom w/ 35’ lift & large tires. 7 ton high racked dump trailer. 6’x6’ s/a trailer. Landscape trailer. 2004 PJ 21 ft. tilt deck trailer. 7 ton tandem axle float trailer (w/ beaver tail, ramps & racks). Large reel s/axle trailer w/ pinnacle hitch. Del 10 ft dump body.

Del slide-in dump body. Mustang skid steer (4,000 hrs, needs starter ring gear). Skid steer trencher attachment.

2012 steel skid steer tracks. 2012 salt dog 2 yard slide-in dump box c/w salt dog sander attachment & control. Boss straight plow (8’6” w/ harness & control). 10 ft power angle backhoe snow plow. 2012 Airflo s/s 1.8 yard sander (w/ new apron & chain, Briggs gas engine & control).

D/S Wrist-O-Twist bucket (5’6” to fit 12-13 metric ton class excavator). D/S 20” backhoe tooth bucket. 48” 3pth rotary cutter. 3pth rotary tiller. Ezgo workhorse w/ power dump. Cushion w/ manual dump. 8 hp rear tine tiller.

Elec. cement mixer. Diesel generator on trailer. Coleman 5.5 hp 6250 kw generator (elec. start). Older generator.

Gas Dumpy 500 tracked mini dumper. Scaffolding. 1969 JD lawn tractor. 8 hp Jacobsen ride-on mower. 10 hp MF garden tractor (hydrostatic). 2 push lawnmowers. 8 hp portable brush chopper. 2 used elec. furnaces. Elec. water pump w/ 3” hose). New air exchanger. Tile saw. Gas packer. Stihl TS410 gas cement saw. 10 ft. brake. Roof & railway jacks. Gas motors. 4 propane heaters. String work lights. Set of stairs. Shop vacs. Steel wall studs. Qty plywood, asponite & lattice work. Lge qty assorted sizes of lumber. Steel roofing. Truss rafters (for 20’ x 30’ bldg).

Cement blocks. Windows & doors. 5 ft corner whirl pool tub w/ drain. Conduit pipe. Insulation. Tarps. Logging chains. Wheel barrow plus many other products used in construction and/or home improvement projects.

The Nash’s, proprietors for over 48 years, are retiring. Motto “Nash’s was a place where your neighbor 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.

Terms; Cash, Cheque, Debit, Visa, M/C - Catering

Auctioneers & Qualified Appraisers JIM HANDS: THE VOICE OF EXPERIENCE Phone: (613) 267-6027 www.jimhandsauction.com

North Lanark Community Health Centre, Fun & Fitness Exercise Adults/Seniors Drop-in. Tuesdays & Fridays, 9-10am, Ferguson’s Falls Hall. Info: Pam 613-259-2182x2306 North Lanark Community Health Centre, Fun & Fitness Exercise Adults/Seniors Drop-in. Mondays & Thursdays, 9-10am, & Gentle Class - Tuesday & Thursdays 11-noon. Snow Road Hall. Info: Pam 613259-2182x2306 North Lanark Community Health Centre, Fun & Fitness Exercise Adults/Seniors Drop-in. Thursdays, 9:30-10:30am,Middleville Hall. Info: Pam 613259-2182x2306 North Lanark Community Health Centre, Nordic Pole Walking. North Lanark CHC, Drop-in.

PLUS BEEF CATTLE. FARM MACHINERY. LIVESTOCK TRAILERS. LAWN EQUIP’T for Bev & Sophia Street @ #636 Hwy 15 Lombardy, ON on Wed., May 17/17 @ 10 am Property to be sold at 11 am

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~ 89 Acre Farm & Homestead ~ Featuring a surveyed 89 (+/-) farm. 419’ (+/-) on Hwy 15 abutting Towers Rd. Having approx. 15 acres (+/-) in hard maple bush, 60 acres (+/-) tillable w/ remainder in pasture & barnyard. Sugar camp has boiling room w/ arch & separate kitchenette/sitting area. The property is complimented by a double bricked, turn-of-the-century country residence w/ impeccable finishes. The footprint of the home has stayed true to the original. Main level boasts a foyer w/ transom door, original staircase, flanked by a parlour & dining room. Original refinished & heritage painted pine flooring & 9 ft ceilings add elegance to this home. Large functional eat-in country kitchen w/ oak cabinetry, a computer workstation & laundry closet. Adjoining family room has airtight wood stove. 1st floor 4 pce bath.

Attached covered rear leisure area. There is a spacious 2nd floor hallway which comfortably houses seating & a walk-in closet. There is a king-size master bedroom plus 2 generous sized bedrooms. 2nd floor 4 pce bath. Oil & wood heat. On 2 wells & septic. Central air. Rock basement w/ concrete floor. 200 amp service. Newly installed roof in 2009 which has transferable 50 yr warranty. There are 5 outbuildings all w/ steel roofs. Detached 26’ x 36’ (+/-) steel garage w/ insulated interior, high ceiling, 2 overhead garage doors on remote, airtight Fisher stove, 100 amp service & covered lean-to. There are 2 garden sheds, a woodshed & a playhouse on stilts. There is a concrete barnyard which offers a U-shaped layout of barns to include a machine shed, byre w/ cattle stalls & calf pens all w/ concrete floors, a granery & a gangway leading to mow. There is water & power to barns. Yearly taxes $2600.00 (+/-) For private viewing, terms & conditions please call our office at 613-267-6027.

Mr. & Mrs. Street are longtime respected business people in the community. Bev, a family man first, a good man, a straight shooter & always fair. His poor health has forced this auction. Good property. Good machinery. Good cattle. Visit website for photos.

Terms on Chattels: Cash or Cheque ONLY.

Auctioneers & Qualified Appraisers JIM HANDS: THE VOICE OF EXPERIENCE Phone: (613) 267-6027 www.jimhandsauction.com

Thursdays, 9:00-10:00am, rain or shine. Info: Pam 613-259-2182x2306 Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Tuesdays, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Montague, Centennial Hall, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 613-283-0095.

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 Quilting- every Wednesday. 1-4 p.m. MERA Schoolhouse, McDonalds Corners. 613-278-2962.

Rideau Lakes Horticultural Society May 2017 general meeting on Wednesday May 3. Portland Community Hall. 7:15 PM. Refreshments served starting at 6:45 PM. Guest Speaker: Olivia Chuchryk, Topic: Dancing Dahlias www.charinghousegardens. ca/ Rideau Mellowdears, all male chorus, always welcome new voices. Wednesday, May 3, l:30-3:30 p.m., and each Wednesday, at Bethel United Church, Rideau Ferry Road. No Audition Necessary. Contact: Lorne 613-264-1277.

Shopping bus trip. Every 2nd Tuesday of the month (May 9). Leaving Portland Community Hall, 9 a.m. Info./location 613-272-2676.

Smiths Falls Toastmasters, Annual Open 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 Charity Breakfast for Melanoma, April 29, 8-11 a.m. at Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Road.

Soup n’ Sandwich lunch. St. Andrew’s United church, Toledo. Sunday, May 7th, noon. Homemade soups, sandwiches, desserts and beverage. Everyone is welcome Spaghetti Night- First Friday every month, May 5, 5-7 p.m. Legion, Br. 231, Portland.

Spring Sit Down Supper, Christ Anglican Church, Sunday, May 7, 4-6:30 p.m. Ham and meat balls, scalloped potatoes, baked beans, salads, pie.

Take-outs available.

St. Stephen’s Church Dinner and Euchre, Thursday, May 4, noon, at Maberly Community Hall.

SMITHS FALLS 4 hand bid euchre, every Wednesday and Friday at 1:30 p.m. Senior’s Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St. Parking behind arena. Sponsor: Harmony Club 162. Info: 613-283-4684.

4 hand euchre, 7 p.m. 1st. Monday every month at Seniors Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St. Parking behind arena. Sponsor Harmony Club 162. Info: 613-283-4684.

4 hand euchre, 7 p.m. every Thursday, at Seniors Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St. Parking behind arena. Sponsor Harmony Club 162. Info: 613-2834684.

4 hand euchre, Wednesday, May 3, 7:00 p.m. downstairs at the Legion, Main St. Good prizes, good food. 613-284-1074.

40 Plus Singles Dinner & Dance, Civitan Club, #12468 Hwy 15, Smiths Falls, Saturday, May 6th, Dinner at 7 PM dance to follow. Information: 613-285-5557 Bariatric Support Group, first Thursday of month, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at ‘The Link’, at 88 Cornelia St. W., #4A. Support and information regarding gastric by-pass surgery before and after. Info: 613-2844608 or 1-877-383-2070.

Bid Euchre 1st and 3rd Sunday every month.

1:30 p.m. Seniors Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St., parking behind arena. Sponsored by Harmony Club 162. Info 613-283-4684.

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

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Carpet bowling every Thursday, 12:45 p.m.

Seniors Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St. Parking behind arena. Sponsor: Harmony Club 162. Info: 613-283-4684.

Contract Bridge, Hanley Hall, downstairs, Wednesday, May 3, 1 p.m. Info: 613-283-6116.

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.

EA- Emotions Anonymous- 12-step organization working toward recovery from emotional difficulties (marriage, children, grief, etc). Meetings (every Tuesday)- May 2, 7 p.m. Salvation Army Church (side door). 613-283-0960.

Fish & Chips, Apr 28 & May 12, served from 4-7 p.m. in the Lancaster Hall, Legion Br 95 (Held every second Friday).

Floor Shuffle Board. 10 a.m. Every Tuesday and Wednesday. Seniors Activity Building. Parking behind arena. Beginners welcome. Sponsor: Harmony Club 162. 613-283-4684.

Gambling Problem? There is help. Gamblers Anonymous, Tuesdays 7:30-9 p.m. 88 Cornelia St. 613-567-3271.

Giant Yard Sale in Merrickville, May 6 & 7.

Donate items week of May 1 - 5 drop off at the pool.

ARC/community pool. No hardcover books. Info 613-284-5208 Ontario Early Years Centre How to Talk so Kids will Listen, Tuesdays, May 2, 9, 16, CROW Office, 91 Cornelia Street W, 6:30-8:30p.m. 613-283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre Infant playgroup, Mondays, May 1, 8, 15, 29. CROW Office, 91 Cornelia Street W, 1-2 p.m. 613-283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre Infant playgroup, Mondays, May 1, 8, 15, 29, CROW Office, 91 Cornelia Street W, 1-2 p.m. 613-283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Fridays, Apr. 28,May 5, 12, 19, 26. OEYC 9-noon. 613-2830095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Thursdays, Apr 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25. Kinsmen Building, Lower Reach Park, 9:00-noon. 613-283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Tuesdays, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. OEYC, 9:00 a.m.-12 noon.

613-283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Wednesdays, May 3, 19, 17, 24, 31. Trinity United Church, 9:00-11:30am. 613-283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre Workshop. How to Talk so Kids will Listen. May 2, 9, 16. 6:30pm8:30pm. CROW 613-283-0095.

Royal Canadian Legion Br 95 Jamborees April 30. Open stage, music 1pm-6:30pm, dinner 5pm.

Members, guest & public welcome.

Royal Canadian Legion Br 95 Jamborees Apr 30. Open stage, music 1pm-6:30pm, dinner 5pm.

Members, guest & public welcome 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 Toastmasters Club, meet Wednesday evenings 7-8:30pm, Healey’s Glass Ltd., 1 Abel Street. Penny Croghan 613-285-1551 email: lookatyoupenny@gmail.com or Steve O’Connor 613-4853173 email: nevetso258@gmail.com Or just drop by for a visit and see what we are all about !

Supporting Someone with Anxiety and Depression, panel presentation with Dr. Goodwin, Dr. Le Clair and Richard Lewis. How to help. May 2, Lions Hall,19 Abbott st., Smiths Falls,6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Susan Shirley Program, Parent Training courses- Mondays 6:30 p.m. Calvary Bible Church, 15 Beech St. 613-205-1643.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), A non-profit weight loss support group. Meetings every Thursday night. 46 Bell Ave. Smiths Falls. Info. 613-284-0183.

Vine Rhymes, Smiths Falls songwriters, poets and story tellers, meet monthly for encouragement and support. Come share your gift. Info: Helen 613284-2243.

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The bell tolled for the three.

One by one, the sound of the bell rang down the hallway of the Great War Memorial Hospital site of the Perth and Smiths Falls Hospital.

They did not need to ask for whom the bell tolled. They were ringing the bell for three who could not be there.

One by one, the bells were rung for Hilary Drummond, Dr. Erin Savage, and Yarrow Viets, three women in their 30s who did not beat the cancer that killed them. The bell is normally rung by patients who have completed their cancer treatment.

This time, the reverberations from the last chime echoed off the wall, the sound growing dimmer on Thursday, April 20. A plaque on the wall of the new medical day unit for chemotherapy will forever bear the names of the three women.

This time there were no smiles, as there were for the six patients who have rung the bell since the day unit began service in May of 2016. But there were hugs, and tears.

“The strength and courage each displayed is something we see every day in our patients and families,” said Michelle Bellows, vice president of patient care, just before Dr. Alan Drummond and Donna Drummond rang the bell for Hilary, and Martha Moore, mother of Viets, rang the bell for her.

More than 100 patients have received chemo treatment in Perth in nearly a year, thanks to the “state-of-the-art equipment,” said Bellows.

“It’s a no-brainer,” said Dr. Robin Kennie, head of the emergency department, during an interview after the brief ceremony to official open the room. “We knew they wanted a chemo room. We wanted their names (on the wall).”

Kennie said it was noteworthy that all three women were in their 30s but, regardless of age,

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Donna Drummond rings the bell for her late daughter, Hilary Drummond, as Martha Moore, mother of Yarrow Viets, looks on, during the official opening of the medical day unit chemotherapy room at the Great War Memorial Hospital site of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital on Thursday, April 20. they were “three too many,” and that even during their respective battles, “they helped each other.”

Perth Mayor John Fenik said that the day room was “a great addition,” to the hospital. Fenik, who sits on the hospital board, noted that “when people are sick, they don’t want to be far away from home … they want to get back to life,” he said.

He commended the room for being “very warm

and inviting. It’s a very comfortable space.”

Dr. Drummond noted that he had also rung the bell for Dr. Savage, who had been a lieutenant colonel in the Canadian military, and who “was part of our team,” at the hospital. Further to this, Moore is an experienced emergency room nurse, having served in Perth, in her own right.

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Climate change task force seeks charging stations at Crystal Palace

BY DESMOND DEVOY

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So far as Mayor John Fenik is concerned, “climate change is real.”

The seeds of the Mayor’s Task Force on Climate Change were sown during the 2014 municipal election, as it was an issue that was “near and dear to my heart,” said Fenik, during a presentation on the task force’s preliminary findings during Perth town council’s committee of the whole meeting on Tuesday, April 4.

He admitted to council that, while he wanted his task force to think globally, they needed to act locally.

“It’s not so much a paradigm shift, or what we can do globally, but what we can do locally,” said Fenik.

The idea for the task force was approved by town council back in March of last year, which was followed up by a successful $27,500 grant application to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Green Fund. The town is also supporting the task force to the same amount of $27,500. But while the task force was shepherded into creation by Fenik, with council’s support, he hastened to add that “this was not a top-down, mayor’s task force,” with “thou shalt,” edicts from the mayor’s office, but, rather, a vehicle that was “citizen-driven.”

“I think we are moving forward,” said Fenik. “I’m really doing it for my grandson,” since he feels that he “deserves to inherit a planet that is clean.”

So far, the task force has already: · Created a road map for achieving reduction in energy use and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions; · Created a baseline inventory of GHG emissions and energy use; · Hired Sean Campbell as the local climate change plan contract co-ordinator; and, · Hired Bob Argue to act technical supervising contractor to the task force.

Next up, the task force would like to: · Develop GHG and energy reduction targets; · Identify outcomes or actions needed to meet these reduction targets; and, · Follow up with an outcome monitoring program.

Some ideas being considered include “greening” the town’s fleet of vehicles, electric vehicle charging stations, education, and expanded use of municipal solar.

Local impact Ramsey Hart, best known as the executive director of The Table Community Food Centre, is a member of the task force, and echoed Fenik’s earlier sentiments that “the climate is changing. Yes, it is us (humans) that is changing it.”

Lanark County is the maple syrup capital of Ontario, and, as such, maple syrup production is “one of our important local industries,” said Hart.

He pointed to a University of Ottawa study which found that maple sap runs are occurring earlier this year, based on studies conducted at a nearby sugar bush in North Frontenac.

Not only are the runs getting earlier, they are less consistent, he said.

With the changing local climate, “we get to enjoy the black-legged tick,” he said. He dismissed climatechange deniers, saying that “the evidence is really quite strong” and that there is “a scientific consensus” for man-made climate change.

He cited a statement from NASA: “Multiple studies published in peerreviewed scientific journals show that 97 per cent or more of actively publishing climate scientists agree: climate warming trends over the past century are extremely likely due to human activities.” In fact, out of 2,259 peer-reviewed climate articles written by 9,136 authors, only one author “rejected anthropogenic global warming.”

However, he said Canada has not been playing its part in reducing emissions.

“We are not green. We are grey,” said Hart, with Canada stacking up poorly compared to other countries.

There are several anticipated climate impacts here in eastern Ontario, including: · Increased flooding; · Reduced snow and ice cover; · 30 per cent decrease in soil moisture; · Increase in vector and rodentborne diseases; · Negative impacts on farm animals; · Declining wetlands; · Increase in invasive species; and, · Warmer and more humid summers.

However, while “I’m not saying climate change is a good thing …(it) can also be seen as an opportunity.” Hart cited solar power as “one of the most turnkey operations you can do,” he See CLIMATE page P6

From left, Ramsay Hart, Peggy Land, Nancy Gaudreau, Bob Argue, and Sean Campbell, members of the Mayor’s Task Force on Climate Change, listen to Mayor John Fenik’s remarks during the Perth town council committee of the whole meeting on Tuesday, April 4.

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Municipal Connection T H E T O W N O F PERT H PR ES EN T S

INTERIM TAX BILLS DUE APRIL 28TH: The Interim Tax Bills were mailed out during the latter part of January. The first installment date was February 28th; the final installment date is Friday, 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.

MASONIC CHILD IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM: The Masonic Ch.I.P. (Child Identification Program) will be coming to Perth on Saturday, April 29th, 2017 during the Festival of the Maples.

This program offers parents an opportunity to have their child’s identifiable features catalogued to a disc.

All recorded information is retained only by the parent or guardian.

To date over 68,000 Ontario children have participated in the Masonic Child Identification Program. This service is part of keeping our communities safe and is free for all children. Please visit the POA Room on the first floor of Perth Town Hall on April 29th, between 11am and 4pm.

For further information, please contact the Program Director, Zavar Byramjee, at 905-238-8005, or zavar@regalpresscanada.com, or www.masonichip.ca.

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The Perth Passport gets area businesses to offer a special deal that’s only available to Perth Passport holders.

The Passport will be included as part of the ticket sales for the Friday night concert and it’ll be active from June 15th to August 31st, 2017. As a Perth Passport business, you will access: • Marketing opportunities to an engaged audience • Complete coordination done by the Town of Perth via Cat’s Cove Communications • The ability to promote a special deal that’ll make you Perth Proud Are you in? Do you have questions? Please contact Toby James at Cat’s Cove Communications: toby@catscovecommunications or 613-812-3230.

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Join Us for: Week 1: July 4-7 - Splash into Summer Week Week 2: July 10-14 - Wacky Science Week Week 3: July 17-21 - Exploring our Community Week Week 4: July 24-28 - Creatures Week Week 5: July 30-August 4 - Around the World Week Week 6: August 8-11 - Spirit Week (Short Week) Week 7: August 14-18 - Nature Week Week 8: August 21-25 - Wild Week Week 9: August 28-September 1 - Sports Week at Conlon Farm We offer a unique setting for parents looking for trained counsellors who will provide children with fun and exciting activities.

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.

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Parkinson’s supporters ready for first area SuperWalk in Perth this fall

BY DESMOND DEVOY

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If you have Parkinson’s, you need never walk alone.

With April being Parkinson’s month, area residents battling the disease — and those who support and love them — are gearing up for the first Lanark-North Leeds Parkinson SuperWalk later on this year, and are hoping to spread the word about resources and support groups they can access to provide help.

The SuperWalk will be held on Saturday, Sept. 9, at 10 a.m. at Conlon Farm in Perth, and hopes to draw in people from roughly the same coverage area as the Parkinson’s support group — Lanark County and North Leeds, especially Carleton Place, Perth, Smiths Falls, Westport, Portland, Merrickville, and Maberly.

There are 68 such walks across Canada, but “this is new for Perth,” said Alan Muir, manager resource development for Parkinson Canada, based in Ottawa.

Pat Evans of Portland has participated in other such walks, and she recalled, “It’s quite an amazing experience,” she said during a teleconference interview on Wednesday, March 29.

Evans took part in a walk in Toronto and “it was a good feeling to come together. It’s a feeling of soli-

darity.

Margaux Wolfe, community development coordinator (eastern Ontario) for Parkinson Canada praised the walk’s organizing committee, which is made up of volunteers.

“We would not be able to do this without volunteers,” said Wolfe.

“It’s been pretty inspirational,” agreed Muir. “It’s all starting to come together… when folks come together for a common cause, it’s inspirational.”

The Parkinson’s support group meets once a month, on the last Monday of the month, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at 40 Sunset Blvd. at the Community Home Support – Lanark County offices in Perth. (There is another group that meets in Mississippi Mills. There are 22 such support groups throughout eastern Ontario, 10 of which are in Ottawa, and the remaining 12 are in rural areas.

There are also supports offered for what Wolfe calls “care partners” and even for children and family of Parkinson victims.)

Evans’ journey with Parkinsons began with a diagnosis in Toronto in 2006.

“I’m doing reasonably well,” she said. “I tend to be progressing a little bit slower,” adding that exercise and medication can be helpful to those with Parkinsons. “There are things that they can be doing that can

(help).”

As for Evans’ friend Gayle Truman of Perth, her diagnosis was more recent. In May 2014, faced with her own bad news, “I was sure I would be in a nursing home in months,” Truman said. However, with physiotherapy and exercise, within three months, “everything turned around.

It’s getting the right physio,” she said.

The women said that there are a lot of misconceptions about Parkinson’s disease, and that there is only one thing that is known for sure for those who do not have it: “If you know someone with Parkinson’s, all you know about Parkinson’s is that you know someone with Parkinson’s,” said Evans. “It’s a very individual disease. It takes a lot of knowledge.”

The disease has been given a more public profile in the past 25 years, with the very public battles waged by the late Pope John Paul II, and

by Canadian actor Michael J. Fox, but having someone off-screen to actually talk to can make a huge difference. When Evans first met Truman, “I was very engaged. When you are first diagnosed, you think it is a pretty bad thing. You’re thrown for a loop,” said Evans. “It’s chronic and progressive.”

However, “you don’t dwell on it,” said Truman.

The diagnosis can be just as hard for family members too, some of

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PUBLIC WORKS Public Works requests that property owners please do not place basketball equipment or any other obstacles on public roads. The Township will not be responsible for any damage occurring because of obstruction.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TO ADOPT THE 2017 BUDGET PUBLIC NOTICE – NOTICE INTENTION TO ADOPT THE 2017 BUDGET In accordance with section 291 of the Municipal Act, 2001 and Municipal By-Law No. 2007-51, notice is hereby given that the Council of the Township of Beckwith intends to discuss and adopt its 2017 Municipal Budget at the regular Council Meeting on: Tuesday, May 2nd, 2017, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers The meeting will include an overview of the budget and capital projects for 2017.

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whom are in denial. The women heard of one fellow Parkinson’s person whose husband did not want anyone to know of her diagnosis, something they find unfortunate.

Even with the disease, “they can lead such happy lives,” said Evans.

“We know there are folks out there that (don’t know) we exist,” said Muir.

Apart from the support group, there is an OHIP (Ontario Health Insurance Plan) sponsored session for those with Parkinson’s at Perth Phys-

iotherapy, 1861 Roger Rd., in Perth, on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 3 to 4 p.m., which Truman attends.

“I go to other ones (as well),” she said. But the Perth physiotherapy sessions are “good for a lot of people.” The workouts are “very good for balance.”

Already, support for the walk is starting to flow in — and from some unlikely places too, like Truman’s doctor, who donated $500.

“How many doctors would do that?” she asked.

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Reminder: Installment due April 28, 2017 Municipal Office & Landfill Site closed on Monday, May 22 for Victoria Day There will be NO CHANGES to curbside collection False Security Alarm Fees Take Notice that the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley is amending the fees imposed for false security alarms. The Bylaw proposes to reduce the fee from $500 after the 4th false security alarm incident to $200 after the 3rd incident.

The bylaw will be passed on May 23, 2017 Reduced Load Restriction Restrictions (five(5) tonnes per axle) are in effect on all Township roads until further notice. Reduced load period is necessary to protect Township roads during spring thaw.

Code Road Landfill Free disposal of leaves and brush at Code Road Landfill.

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He admitted to “mixed feelings,” on the day, that the deaths were “difficult for our entire emergency room staff.”

For himself, personally, “much as we are still in grieving mode, this is a positive reflection of these women …

They would be happy,” with this commemoration, he added. Drummond called the room a “safe harbour in the storm that is cancer,” where they were “treated with kindness and compassion.”

But the day room will mean that someone else’s son or daughter may not have to go through what they had to go through with Hilary, who often had to go to Ottawa for treatment.

“I was very proud of my daughter,” he said, who showed “tremendous grace and humour,” throughout her medical trials. He was glad that her “memory (is) associated with a positive health-care experience.” All three women, a physician, a nurse, and a teacher, “tried to live their lives to the full,” he said. A positive attitude among all three truly helped them through some dark times, he remembered: “You can wallow in self-pity, or you can rise above it, and be an example.”

For parents, loved ones, and cancer victims alike, “it’s a long walk.

There are lots of ups and downs,” said Drummond, remembering “early morning car rides in the middle of winter.” Oftentimes, Hilary would be

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While the issue of wind turbines has been contentious in rural Ontario, Hart said there needed to be increased “education around the impact of turbines,” and that if people had a negative attitude toward turbines beforehand, that those people were more likely to report negative impacts after they were installed. Hart conceded that, medically, “we don’t understand the side effects” of wind turbines.

Deputy Mayor John Gemmell weighed in at this point, saying he had seen a reputable documentary on cable television about climate change recently.

“It has happened before in human history,” he said. The show “referred to Earth as a self-cleaning oven … but we are hastening it (climate change).”

Hart said that many of those climate change events in the past could be explained by major natural events, like significant volcanic eruptions.

“I’m behind this (task force) 100 per cent,” said Gemmell.

By the numbers Campbell presented early findings of where GHG emissions were being produced by the town corporation.

The municipality produced about 1,979 tonnes per year, with 56.2 per cent coming from buildings alone.

Across the community, 66,680 tonnes were produced on average per year.

The “bulk” of the GHG “comes from our land fill,” explained Campbell. He applauded the town for changing its street lights to more efficient LED bulbs. He championed a Level One charging station for electric vehicles, which is “really just a plug,” which could be put in the Crystal Palace parking lot, with a designated parking spot, since it can take up to six hours to fully charge a vehicle, though an hour may be sufficient for a “boost.”

“If we do this right, it’ll increase tourism,” he said. A Level Two charging station could cost as much as $4,000 “before incentives,” he said.

Many municipalities do not charge at all since, for example, a Tesla can cost $3 to fully charge.

Chief administrative officer (CAO) John deRosenroll revealed that there could be outside-the-box thinking when it comes to fleet purchases at the town in future.

“Could the next Zamboni be electronically powered? Yes,” deRosenroll said.

However, he cautioned that “it may not be today. It may be two to three years in the future,” as the Zamboni, and other town vehicles, reach the end of their working lives.

While solar panels will most likely be an increasingly familiar sight around Perth, as for wind turbines, “they are a possibility.”

Task force member Nancy Gaudreau asked that town hall sign on to a popular online service that lets people with refillable water bottles know where they can fill up their

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“This is just one example of how something very, very small can make a differ-

ence,” said Fenik.

Fenik said that the green proposals have had a variety of reactions within town hall and in other town departments. While he said the fire chief appears interested in electric vehicles, other reactions have included “Are you kidding me?” when it came to possibly using electric vehicles at the landfill.

The task force’s full report is due out later this spring, and Fenik said he wants it to be “a report that does not sit on a shelf.”

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The bubble of positivity

like to think I am a fairly positive person who can see something good in every situation.

Probably I am deluded. I certainly need practice.

I have this friend. I call him Cookie because it’s my column and I’m allowed to do these things. You may remember Cookie as the friend who convinced me to try karate … not to be confused with my Calgary Friend, who introduced me to running. I have energetic friends.

Recently Cookie and I spent many hours in a vehicle together as we made our way to a work-related function. It was an early start. I’m a reasonably decent morning person, but I wouldn’t go so far as to say I am chipper and cheery, especially when I am under-caffeinated and spent half the night coughing.

Cookie, though, was beyond cheery. We got into the vehicle.

“This,” he announced with a flourish of his arms, “is the Bubble of Positivity. You are only allowed 10 per cent negativity today.”

Oh boy. This could be a long day.

Is he familiar with my work or what?

As much as I think I can be positive about things, I know I complain a lot: the knee, the broken toe, the cough, the arthritis, the wonky ears, the weather, the American president, blah blah blah. And when your silver lining for some of the above-mentioned things is: “Hey, at least I have something to write about,” then perhaps your life philosophy needs some work.

Something I have learned as I get older is that it’s important for me to be around positive people. (Apparently, I should also be around persuasive people so that I will actually try new things — like running and karate.)

The thing is, I am easily sucked into a vortex of negativity when it is presented to me. I have been known to proclaim that it drives me nuts when people complain about things they can control, but then do nothing to control them. Alas, I should practise what I preach.

Another thing my persuasive friend Cookie has taught me is that some “problems” are just not worth the time it takes to articulate them.

Someone did something annoying at work? “Did anybody die?” he’ll ask.

“Well, no.”

Life is all about perspective — how I see things, how you see things and

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how those perspectives can collide.

If empathy gets tangled up in there, you might be OK. If not, it might be a bad day.

Another thing I have realized as I get older is that I am not as good at living in the present as I used to be, and I’ve never been super good at it.

I’m a worrier. I think too much about what others might think. It tends to stomp on my ability to be spontaneous and fun sometimes. I seriously need to calm the heck down.

For instance, when presented with what one might consider to be “The Best News Ever,” rather than jump for joy and laugh and cheer, my brain is more likely to leap into “what-couldgo-wrong-here” mode. It might be great risk management, but it tends to be a fairly rapid buzzkill and spontaneity buster.

A long time ago, a bit before my eldest was born, I tried yoga. It did wonders to help me appreciate the present moment. Then I became a parent, and that gave me lots of new things to ponder. Parenting is a rollercoaster ride between embracing every precious moment and fretting about pianos falling onto strollers.

Middle ground is helpful. (Always with the balance, man.)

Could the Bubble of Positivity help achieve balance? I was stuck there for several hours … there could be no complaining — or not much, anyway.

I contemplated singing along to the radio, but there was the cough and my wonky ear makes me dislike the sound of my voice and, consequently, there should be no singing in front of another person. I wondered if it would be the Longest Day Ever.

It wasn’t. It was a grand day. But at one point on the return trip I’m pretty sure I busted through the 10 per cent threshold. (I didn’t ask what my final tally was.)

Until I find that balance, perhaps I’ll work on staying inside the Bubble of Positivity. I should definitely sing more — even if it’s bad.

I might need a coffee or two, though. We’ll call it risk management.

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Makeup freedom: My face, my choice

here was a time when I never left the house without makeup.

Without it, I felt naked and afraid.

Every day I’d put on my face. It was never much, but always the same routine. Concealer, foundation, mascara and sometimes eyeliner.

From the age of 11 or 12, I can remember wanting to wear makeup.

Other girls at school started to diligently apply their faces before school, and I didn’t want to feel like the only little girl in the class.

I can’t pick out exactly when I started wearing it, but it frightens me to think that now, at the age of 25, I can’t identify when I went from a bare, bright-faced kid to a cake-faced tween.

Throughout high school I continued to apply my face, day after day after day. All the while dealing with pimples and insecurity.

Makeup was a way to help me feel better about myself — even if I started to resemble more of a raccoon than a cover girl.

I’ve never been good at or found joy in putting on makeup. It always seemed more as an obligatory chore that I felt went along with being a

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I know now it doesn’t.

When life got busy and my confidence as an adult grew, I started to wear less and less makeup.

During exam time and prime essay writing season, I would go to the library bare-faced and bushy-tailed, ready to study hard and take names.

I’d even go to work at a local coffee shop with the same naked face — my face.

It was weird at first. I thought people would notice. And yes, I did get the occasional “Oh, you look tired” comment. But alas, I probably was.

Under-eye bags don’t tend to lie.

This column isn’t a PSA encouraging people not to wear makeup. Of course, as with most things, people can do whatever they choose to do.

Wearing makeup isn’t necessarily a sign of low confidence or giving in to patriarchy and societal expectations put on women.

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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.

However, choosing not to wear makeup can be and is a political statement, just as choosing to wear makeup can be, too.

I still enjoy wearing makeup when I go out and sometimes when I go to work. But now, it’s not a mandatory part of my uniform. It’s an addition, if I have the time or want to wear it.

The key shift in my makeup mentality is one from a necessity to choice.

That shift gave me freedom and enabled my confidence to grow and gave me more time on many mornings where I barely have time to eat, let alone put on a face of makeup.

There are people who enjoy the process, I’m just not one of them. For me, makeup was more of a crutch than a complement.

And for many young girls growing up, makeup can seem like a mandatory piece of a woman’s wardrobe — just like on-trend fashion and other material externalities.

But confidence comes first from the inside, not out.

It took me a while to realize that — and when I did, a whole new world of possibilities opened to me.

I’m fortunate in that I’ve never

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LETTER: Mom of autistic son shares her family story ADMISSION FREE

DEAR EDITOR,

It is autism awareness month.

No better way to begin the month, than with a story about my angel Jonathan Feres who has autism. He is a star… a guiding light to love and happiness.

Jonathan was given to me at just five weeks of age.

His family of Cambodian descent felt it was too much for them to deal with. Jonathan is now 27 years old and an accomplished swimmer, hiker, painter and has learned to read and write despite having both Down syndrome and autism.

Jonathan has even graced a Time Square bill board with his photo for a Down syndrome buddy walk in New York!

Jon has accomplished so very much despite his learning challenges and medical issues. He requires support six to eight times a day to empty his bladder effectively to save his kidney function.

The CCAC has been there supporting Jon with medical challenges since moving to Ontario in 2013.

The CCAC were featured with Jon in several articles about Jon’s successes in Hawkesbury. He is a true Canadian hero in our books always!

Jonathan has been through 11 surgeries, plus too many medical appointments to count! Yet he is always full of smiles, happiness and love surrounded by his very dedicated family including his 81-year-old grandparents, and loving sister Charissa Feres, studying at Carleton University.

It takes a village to raise an adult with special needs and medical problems! And we found our village. Moving to Lanark Highlands is where so much support, love and kindness fell upon us. From the neighbour who helped me with a broken garage door, to the neighbour who came by to clear my snow just because he cared.

Nothing was ever quite like this special heaven I moved into. For Jon most importantly it meant a kind neighbour named Wanda offering to support transportation and watch over him so I could get to work at my school by 6:45 a.m. in Ottawa.

In January after being in Ontario for almost four years Jon began support by LCSS (Lanark Community Support Services). It was a dream come true.

In Lanark Highlands communities, everything is about caring loving support! Not just for my son, but to the family too! After three months of Jonathan being supported by these agencies, this exceptional area never cease to amaze us! Jonathan needs to move daily to support his bowel function. Despite him not having passport funding, the LCSS find ways to support his needs! Last week they brought an artist to the program and Jon got to do his passion… painting.

After a few weeks a Lanark agency with LCSS secured emergency funding for transport plus emergency services so I no longer had to worry about my son.

I could go to school and teach without any worries

Pamela Feres and Jonathan are pictured.

Pamela says she is thankful for the support from their family and the community, as she cares for her special needs adult son. from this point on.

We are very thankful to everyone in our new community!

Jon’s grandparents (my parents) will move to this fine area soon to be a part of Jon’s support system again too.

Thanks everyone who has been involved in Jonathan’s exciting life. We hope to have him do his yearly swim.

This time in the Clyde River where he will swims almost 2 km as he has done yearly at camp Tamaracouta (without the need for a life jacket), to raise beliefs in adults like himself.

He loves to kayak and canoe on his beautiful new river too. If you see him swimming, hiking, biking, or boating in his new found paradise know how grateful we are to have been so valued, so accepted by you all in this fine caring community that leads the way on supporting families!

We have what is needed to thrive as individuals and as a family. Love, because this village rose to the challenge.

We have our canoe and wheels to get to our river so we can canoe. If you have a kayak you are not using please send it to Jonathan! He wants to teach some special friends just how much fun kayaking is for everyone!

It is autism awareness month.

Please tell our story to give families hope and know there is a light at the end of the tunnel!

We thank all those caring relatives, friends neighbours and staff willing to lend a helping hand for one exceptional shining star… my amazing son Jonathan Feres.

Much appreciation and love the Feres Family...

Pamela Jonathan Charissa Chanysse and Jezeriah!

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worked a job where makeup was expected. Many people aren’t so lucky.

At various retail chains and airlines, makeup expectations are built into dress codes. And people in positions of management or in sales are expected to maintain a presentable and esthetically pleasing appearance to show good face to their clients and colleagues.

I have a choice, but many people don’t have that luxury.

Makeup should not be an expectation, it should be a choice for all people — men and women who choose to decorate their skin.

We are all human, born with naked faces that we should love and embrace.

We should feel confident with and without it.

So, the next time you don’t feel like wearing makeup but feel like you must, don’t — see what happens.

You’ll probably be surprised that nothing will.

And if something does, question why. There are expectations that we look a certain way, be a certain way and do certain things to be accepted in society.

See, I told you makeup was political.

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Citizens of Perth: Caroline log house has recovered well DEAR EDITOR:

For those who are unaware, Caroline is the house that lived on Peter Street (103) since the early 1800s, making her one of the oldest buildings in Perth. A map of Perth in 1860 shows Carole as the only house in the district that is known as “Carolina Village” (named after the house). I understand that Caroline Thom was the daughter of the man who built the house.

Unfortunately, she had to leave Perth to make way for three parking spaces since there is no parking allowed on Peter Street!

You might question modern day progress but in this case it worked out well for Caroline. I have had a “thing” about old log buildings since I was a kid and have reconstructed four on my property. Caroline has now settled comfortably on a quiet bay on the Big Rideau along with a community of three other old log buildings called Shangri-Logs. Her neighbours include the “Sugar Shack” from Otty Lake Road, the “Store” from Algonquin Park and the “Barn” from near the palladium in Ottawa. “Caroline” will be my residence.

The reconstruction honoured Caroline’s original design in that the logs were refitted as they were in the early 1800s except for a few that had to be replaced due to rot. The logs were a mixture of cedar, Hemlock, and Pine, as was the custom in those days: “use what is available.”

Yes, a few alterations have been made. The

windows toward the lake have been widened to give Caroline a wider view of the Rideau. The material from the second floor could not be used and so I felt this would be an opportunity to provide a little more headroom of which I am certain Mr. Thom would approve. We added shed dormers to expand the loft and accommodated a bathroom and bedroom. On the ground floor we kept the logs, ceiling and floor of reclaimed lumber. We added a deck overlooking the lake on one side and a balcony on the other side. The balcony and porch would have been illegal in Perth since they would have extended over the street.

The furnishings consist largely of our family antiques which add to the authentic ambiance.

Submitted photo Submitted photo The major contrasts are the appliances which feature induction cooking and two dishwash- Here is what “Caroline” the little log house And here, after lots of TLC, Caroline has been ers! Mr. Thom, the original builder, would be looked like on her last days on Peter Street moved and renovated and now enjoys a amazed at what the last 175 years have brought in Perth. view of Big Rideau Lake. for innovations in the kitchen.

Largely through the Perth Historical Society and Gus Quattrocchi I have gained some insight into the history of the original log building and the Carolina district. However, I would greatly appreciate any information, insights or history regarding this marvelous old building and have included my email address for any assistance you may care to offer. <bill@oldlogs.ca> W. A. Bill Belanger Big Rideau Lake

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Brooke Henderson said she’s happy and excited to promote golf in her home town of Smiths Falls, especially at the golf club where she got her start 16 years ago at age three.

The 19-year-old LPGA tour member, who is in Texas this week amping up for the Volunteers of America Texas Shootout, sent her best wishes via text message to Dan McNeely, the club’s general manager and CPGA head professional.

“I am happy and excited to promote golf and particularly junior golf throughout Canada,” Henderson said. “By teaming up with Joe Cayen and the Jumpstart program at Smiths Falls Canadian Tire, we can bring people out to the golf course for a safe and secure place to hang out.”

Henderson thanked Cayen for Canadian Tire’s part in "updating the new junior locker room, and for giving me a chance to have my name on the room – Brooke Henderson Junior Room. I am sure all juniors will enjoy it.”

Not only is there a new locker room – complete with 36 bright red lockers and room for many more – but there will be free Ping golf clubs available for young golfers to use as they try the sport. With just 21 junior members, the goal is to fill all 36 lockers.

Junior golfers, Dylan Merpaw and Josh Muoka already have their names on their lockers.

“This is really cool,” said Muoka.

Merpaw added that he’s “ready to go” play some golf.

It was all made possible through the collaboration of many team players, including Cayen.

“My colleagues in Perth at Canadian Tire (owned by Pierre Hofstetter) had the (golf) program going already and we just stole that idea a bit from him. He’s had great success with it and I thought, why not try and get something like that going here in Smiths Falls,” Cayen said. “Dan contacted me and very quickly, we got it all together in time for the 2017 year. I’m very happy with this.”

Cayen said that Jumpstart will cover up to $200 for almost any sport, and all parents/ youth have to do is jump on the website http://jumpstart.canadiantire.ca/en.html “If we can get more kids on the golf course and off the streets, it will be great,” he said. “We are all about having some fun in the community and trying to give back a little bit and we want to help the kids out.

This is something to start at the golf course and we’ll see where it goes from there. We’re hoping this grows! I think this is a great partnership.”

Wayne Kearns is the president of the golf club’s board of directors.

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The new Brooke Henderson junior locker room was unveiled on Monday, April 24 at the Smiths Falls Golf and Country Club. Here a few of the juniors gather in front of the club house along with some of the players who made it work. Pictured are (front, left to right) Dylan Merpaw, Ty Storie, Jordan Drummond, Conner Croogie, Josh Muoka, Jack Storie and Isaac Drummond (back left to right), George Francis (who helps with the junior twilight league), GM and PGA pro Dan McNeely, Wayne Kearns, golf club’s board president, and Joe Cayan, owner of Canadian Tire, Smiths Falls, who provided funds to purchase the lockers through the Jumpstart program.

“This is absolutely great,” he said. “We, as a board, can’t thank Joe and Jumpstart for getting this all started, and Dan our manager who has been able to coordinate everything that you see here today and the staff for the work they’ve done with Joe trying to get the room together. It’s so important to get more kids involved. The more involved they are, the better it is because golf teaches etiquette.

That’s what the kids will learn from here. Our goal is to continue to expand because we believe that the youth are our future – whether or not it’s in the field of golf. We really need to inspire them.”

Kearns said it’s important to get them excited about the sport. “They’re going to enjoy a nice sunny day out on the course, and they’re really going to enjoy this new locker room.”

For a new membership this year, and to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday, the price for youth will be $150 – about half price.

McNeely said the club’s association with Henderson allows them to do these sorts of things.

“People really want to associate themselves with Brooke and we’re very lucky with that association we are able to get funding and people out. It puts us on the map. Who wouldn’t want to be associated with Brooke?

We’re very lucky that this has helped us out with these neat projects, like junior golf.”

McNeely said the numbers "are struggling

now," but having some incentive programs like this may be the boost the membership needs.

“Lesson programs on Saturday mornings are very popular but it doesn’t translate into memberships,” McNeely said. “We don’t want any financial barriers for any junior member who wants to try golf.”

And if $150 is out of your price range, then you can apply anonymously for financial assistance through Jumpstart.

And through Henderson’s donation, McNeely said they bought some Ping equipment, as that’s one of her major sponsors.

“We have four different, appropriatelysized junior sets in both right and left hand, available for any junior who wants to come out and try golf,” he said. “She donated to the junior program last year and Ping got on board as well so it was very appropriate we got some proper junior equipment… Those clubs are here for juniors to use.”

McNeely said that if there are no financial barriers, then the sky’s the limit.

“Once they try, I hope they realize their friends are here and it’s a great place to hang out. They are welcome here and we’ve created this space for them. We want them here.”

McNeely said he remembers how much fun he had here as a junior member in Smiths Falls and he hopes to be able to light a fire under some new young golfers.

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someplace else…” he said.

There is a junior twilight league that may be the ticket for some youth golfers. This program is run by George Francis.

“I’m just a member here but I help out the juniors on Monday nights,” he said.

“For $25 they can play every Monday night for the summer – they don’t have to be a member. In the middle of September we have a final night with a hamburger and chips, and give them a little prize.”

Francis said sometimes it’s not easy to teach the youth proper golf etiquette.

“Sometimes, they get a little excited,” he said. “Kids are kids.”

The late Betty Mulville, who died June 30 last year, was a wonderful supporter of youth golf, Francis said.

“She took some of the kids out and I came over because my grandson was playing, and I asked her, ‘Betty, how are they doing?’

and she laughed. ‘They’re more interested in frogs and turtles!’ But that’s the thing, they’re observant and they’re taking everything in which is good.”

Francis said teaching the juniors is fun for him.

“Without people like George, we can’t do any of it,” added Kearns.

“Oh, I’ve got a lot of help,” he added. “I couldn’t do it without others helping me.”

Nine holes are currently open with the remainder set to open by the end of the week with the anticipated nice weather around the corner.

“All of our leagues are starting the first of the month,” Kearns said. “And we’re in good shape.”

To find out more about the junior program, contact CPGA assistant pro, and junior coordinator, Adam Miller at 613-283-3501 or visit www.smithsfallsgolf. com

PDCI badminton players are tops in Lanark County

Nadine Drouin and Nicole Carnrite, junior champs.

Sam Machan and Matt McNames, junior doubles Campbell Strachan and Nadine Drouin, junior mixed champions. champions.

The Perth and District Collegiate Institute badminton team captured the Lanark County Team Championship last week. The team amassed 30 more points than the next closest competitor.

The following players now move on to EOSSAA in Casselman: Kyle Major and Sam MacDonald, Korry Brankin and Jake McPhee, Georgia Machan, and Mekalah Leach-Rathwell and Sadie Bowler.

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It is not quite the Fast and the Furious on Lanark County’s trail networks when it comes to ATVs, but enforcement and regulation are proving to be daunting issues.

“The ATV people and especially the snowmobile people have patrols,” said Ian Edwards, a member of the board of directors of the Lanark County Municipal Trails Corporation, during the Lanark County Association of Police Services Boards meeting in the Mississippi Mills municipal offices on Wednesday, April 5. But when it comes to matters like municipal noise complaints, those issues are in somewhat of a grey area.

“Is there a need for policing on this trail? Yes,” said Edwards. But, “it is a real juggling act.” For example, the old K &amp; P line is used by locals, he said: “It’s like a county road. They go back and forth between farms,” using the trail.

“Once people get on them and use it as a regular pathway, it’s hard to cut them off.”

OPP Sgt. Byron Newell was on hand at the meeting, and told the assembled that “we can enforce trespassing.”

If, for example, a stretch of pathway is clearly posted as being off-limits to trucks, “if you see them on the trail with their truck, they are trespassing. You can charge them,” said Edwards.

Part of the issue lies in regulations. Snowmobilers have a Ministry of Transportation-issued (MTO) document that allows them to use paths.

ATV clubs do issue passes, however, they are not MTO documents.

“ATV clubs, they know that they are 15 years behind the snowmobile clubs,” said Edwards.

When it comes to licensing, “it’s going to take some time.”

Les Reynolds, the fire chief of the Ocean Wave Fire Company in Carleton Place, agreed with this sentiment: “We are where snowmobiles were 30 years ago,” Reynolds said.

When it comes to someone appearing in court, “we (the OPP) will need somebody identified (from the municipality) to go to court,” on the trespassing charge, said Newell.

“There is clearly a divide between what the OPP can and cannot enforce,” said Carleton Place Mayor Louis Antonakos. “There are some things the OPP cannot enforce.” His council is “making decisions … on a belief that we can enforce four-wheelers when we can’t.”

However, Newell replied that “for the most part, we can (enforce),” though he conceded that there are “a lot of loopholes in the legislation.”

When it comes to putting his men and women out on the trails, “we use analytics …(to determine) where to best deploy those resources,” said Newell.

For the 2016-17 winter season, there were 14 snowmobile incidents, with 11 single vehicle incidents, and 14 people killed, according to OPP data. For the number of people killed, that is a 75 per cent increase from the eight that were killed on trails in 2015-16. There were only six incidents in 2015-16.

Meanwhile, there were 22 ATV fatalities and 20 single-vehicle crashes. Compare that with 14 incidents, and 14 people killed, in the winter of 2015-16, a jump of 57.1 per cent.

“We want to reduce that to zero,” said Newell. “Snowmobiling (numbers) are pretty level.

ATVs are on the rise because of the number of trails opening.”

With more rides available, like poker runs and charity rides, that has “doubled, and tripled the numbers.”

Newell described Lanark County as being “a high impact area. You are right in the hub (of eastern Ontario),” he said, which creates a huge “potential for enforcement and education.”

Mississippi Mills Coun. Jane Torrance asked: “Can we call you at 2 a.m., and say, ‘Get this guy off of the trails?’”

“We can do speed enforcement,” said Newell.

“If they are off trail, it’s different.”

However, the OPP will only muster the manpower for such a complaint if it has the numbers to do so.

“We hit the peak hours and high opportunity times,” he said of his specific trails unit. As for calling the local OPP detachment at 2 a.m., “most likely, (it’s) not going to happen,” as the OPP would have to load up a trailer with their own vehicle to go after the culprit — who may be long gone by that point.

“If you’re causing a problem at 2 a.m., they won’t hang around,” said Lanark Highlands Township Mayor Brian Stewart. Further to this, bylaw enforcement officers cannot enforce provincial legislation like the Highway Traffic Act. “They can’t stop them,” said Newell. “They can’t ticket them … if they refuse (to stop).”

However, the bylaw officers can “stop somebody and ask them to leave.”

Newell added that, even after years of enforcement and education, on the trails, “a lot of people (are) not wearing their helmets, still, surprisingly.”

Newell did point out that speeding was a bigger problem with snowmobiles, while with ATVs, “not so much.”

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While supplies last. No rain checks or substitutions. Images are representational only. Products may not be exactly as shown. E & OE

CANADA

CANADA

VISIT OUR NATURAL BODY CARE DEPT!

save 21%

BRANDT

HERITAGE HAMS PER 100g

1

CANADA

/100g REG 1.89

NATUR-A

save 50¢

SOY beverage 946ml

CANADA

49 EA REG 2.99

save $2

575g BANANA CHOCOLATE BANANA ZUCCHINI WALNUT CARROT WALNUT PUMPKIN PEPITA

99 EAT LOCAL BUY LOCAL

W W! ys wednesda

PRODUCT OF CANADA

69

/LB 3.73/KG REG 2.49

49

CANADA

save 31%

NON-DAIRY yOGURT

save 32%

SOY FREE

59

DAIRY FREE

EA REG 2.29

NEAL BROS

save 50¢

salsa 410ml

3

99

organic salad dressing 360ml ALL FLAVOURS

3

99 EA REG 5.29

sav3e0 $1

dark chocolate peanuts

30 %

hemp granola

30 %

OFF

OFF

organic long grain brown rice

EA REG 4.49

BIO FACTOR natural LEMON

household CLEANER

CAN CANADA

save 50¢ orzo pasta

946ml

LUNCHTIME FAVOURITE!

3

99

TONICA

green tea kombucha

save $2

35 %

OFF

35 %

OFF

REG 4.49EA

WEDNESDAY MAY 3 ONLY DREW’S

SAVE ON BULK

CANADA

DAIYA

1

Locally Grown

crispin apples

save $1

loaves

4

EA REG 5.99

150g

EA REG 13.99

1

BAXTER

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sunflower oils

11

3

99

EA REG 5.49

KRICKLEWOOD cold pressed flavoured

250ml

save $2

risotto balls

280g MOZZARELLA ARANCINI ITALINA ARANCINI MARINARA ARANCINI PORCINI ARANCINI

49

2

URBANI

IN BULK

walnut halves or pieces

roasted redskin peanuts

30 %

OFF

355ml

1

99

EA REG 3.99

40

white rice flour

%

OFF

Connected to Your Community - P16 - Thursday, April 27, 2017

35 %

OFF