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At left, union, m a n a g e m e nt, and health and safety representatives met at the workers’ memorial in the Tay Basin on April 28, to mark the Day of Remembrance to remember the more than 900 Canadian workers killed on the job annually.

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A strike by the Town of Perth’s unionized workers has been avoided, with the narrow ratification of the town’s final offer. As much as a single vote is likely to have made the difference. Roger Haley, who was, until late last week, the OPSEU staff representative – he has since retired – wrote in an email to The Perth Courier that “the members of OPSEU in Perth narrowly ratified the new contract by 53 per cent. That clearly indicates their displeasure. Yet, the contract did ratify so now it gets prepared for implementation.” With 25 OPSEU members eligible to vote on the evening of April 28, the final vote tally, when the numbers are broken down, was likely 13 votes in favour of the deal, and 12 votes

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Environmental activist Anita Payne is taking her game to the next level as the new Green Party candidate for the Oct. 19 federal election. Payne was acclaimed as the choice of her fellow Greens during a meeting at McMartin House in Perth last Wednesday night, April 29. “I was actually quite amazed that they had 30 people out,” she said, during a telephone interview on Monday, May 4. “People came from all over,” including north Lanark County, Frontenac County, and down near Sydenham. While she has never run federally, the Tay Valley Township resident has three provincial runs under her belt – all in three different ridings across the province. She ran for the Greens in PerthWellington in 2007, when she lived in Stratford, and in Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock in 2011, where she lived on her the farm of her brother-in-law for the month-long campaign (all while selling her Stratford home). Her most recent run was in last year’s provincial vote when she was the Green candidate in Prince Edward-Hastings. “All of the ridings have been mainly rural,” she points out, and she did live in the Perth area in the 1990s. She jokes that she told party members in this riding that she “will be the back-up candidate…I was trying to get

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Residents protest against steep hydro rate increases in Ontario Judi Wilson of Mallorytown, partially paralyzed on her ride side from a stroke, joined scores of others to protest soaring electricity costs outside Perth’s Hydro One facility on Saturday, May 2. Holding a sign reading “Basics to live or hydro,” Wilson said the protest was her fourth in two years. “My husband and I are barely managing our hydro bill now,” she added, “and we are unsure of the future.” Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox & Addington Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) Randy Hillier, a longtime vocal critic of Hydro One, was one of a handful of speakers at the noon-hour demonstration, which was organized by Jeanette Kosnaski, a Barry’s Bay resident. Kosnaski is an administrator for the Facebook group “Hydro One: Enough is Enough,” which has a petition circulating in communities across the province, asking Hydro One for the elimination of unfair fees and the HST from bills, as well as the removal of inaccurate smart meters. At last count, the online petition was nearing the 56,000 mark. It will be taken to a noon-hour mega-rally at Queen’s Park in Toronto Wednesday, May 13. “There is a bus with free seats going to Toronto May 13,” Kosnaski said. Contact the offices of Hillier or Leeds-Grenville MPP Steve Clark for travel information.

Both Hillier and Clark are scheduled to speak at the Toronto rally, along with Barrie Member of Parliament (MP) Patrick Brown, Parker Gallant of Wind Concerns Ontario and Cindy Moyer, founding member of the Huron-Perth Landowners Association. To create awareness for the Queen’s Park event, Kosnaski’s group has held a number of mini-rallies. “We need to get the word out, we need to get people on a bus for Toronto,” she said. “I know it is on a Wednesday, but re-arrange your schedule, please.” The group “Hydro One: Enough is Enough” is asking for delivery charges to be the same in rural Ontario and urban cities. “We are also asking for debt retirement, regulatory charges and HST to be removed,” Kosnaski said. “People are starting to freak out a little bit more, with what is happening,” she added. “They are angry.” Hillier accused Premier Kathleen Wynne and Energy Minister Bob Chiarelli of bankrupting small town, rural Ontario. “The electricity provider with an exclusive monopoly in small town, rural Ontario is Hydro One,” he said, resulting in worsening customer service, increased costs and less accountability. “We are not seeing the same problem in Ottawa, Kingston or Toronto,” Hillier said. The local MPP noted the number of people making “far too much money at Hydro One,” including president and CEO Carmine Marcello at

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The Rideau Heritage Route Tourism Association (RHRTA) is going back to basics with their latest pilot project, geared at strengthening tourism business and experiences along the Rideau Canal. RHRTA executive director Anne Marie Forcier was at Rideau Roundtable’s annual general meeting (AGM) April 27 at Lower Reach Park’s Kinsmen Pavilion in Smiths Falls April 27 to speak about the initiative. Entitled Destination Development, it is a three-year pilot project focusing on enhancing existing tourism opportunities and creating new visitor experiences along the canal’s corridor. For the past eight years, the RHRTA has been focused on basic marketing and product development as well as strengthening international ties, Forcier said. “We’ve been bringing together tourism operators and experiences and working one-onone with people at bed and breakfasts, hotels… to bring them together under a marketing platform.” Forcier indicated that the RHRTA has seen great success, most recently with last year’s Visitor Experience Opportunities Concept (VEOC) report, where more than 70 stakeholders gathered over two days to create the guiding document, but now it’s time to shift gears. “We envision a bit of a change and as we look at the changes, we have to strengthen what has been brought forward in these last eight years and build on what was good,” she said. “We are change because the environment is changing

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and there’s a demand for different products.” Thus, the Destination Development pilot project was born, designed to give businesses along the corridor an extra helping hand. The RHRTA has already applied for funding through the Eastern Ontario Development Program, to help with related costs. ‘The tourism business needs much more assistance to become vibrant and with the launch of this three-year pilot project we will focus on having viable experiences and products for 2017 when the celebration is happening for Canada 170,” Forcier stated. Destination Development is all about ensuring tourism along the canal realizes its potential, she said. “Have we realized our potential? I think we all know the answer to that and we realized early on that there is only so much marketing you can do. We have to go back to basics and strengthen the core of the businesses and experiences,” she remarked. The first phase of the project is expected to roll out later this year with phase one geared around increasing local business tourism knowledge and collaboration. “Some businesses don’t even realize they are in the tourism industry,” Forcier pointed out. To educate businesses, an industry training program will be developed. The second phase will focus on the developing a framework and collaborative projects. This includes establishing key partnerships, the creation of a marketing strategy, as well as the launch of local and regional marketing. Year three will see the project market ready for implementation. Through a collaborative approach, smaller operators will have access to a

larger campaign and have a further reach than they would on their own. Forcier stressed that the RHRTA “know this is a need in the industry” through feedback from community futures development corporations (CFDCs) such as Valley Heartland CFDC in Smiths Falls. They offer business counselling and coaching services. “They see over 400 businesses annually, many of those tourism-based, who are having struggles,” she said. “It’s not just about where to put their ad, but many of these businesses are struggling to be sufficient and we need to get back to basics in terms of business plans and viability.” Through Destination Development, Forcier said she would like to see activities such as the Rideau Roundtable’s popular Voyageur canoe experiences, become sustainable as well. To succeed with the project, the RHRTA will work with its strategic partners, including the regional tourism organizations, existing businesses, landowners and surrounding municipalities and economic development departments. While still in its infancy, Forcier is confident this project will bring real change to the corridor. “We’re still fine tuning this (project),” she said, noting that she was set to give a presentation at the RHRTA’s AGM in Smiths Falls April 30. “But why do we think this will work? The development potential is definitely there. We know there’s a need and co-operative marketing will assist everyone. Together, we know we can get further rather than doing it on our own.” “We’re not trying to become who we’re not, but being true to ourselves and sharing that with the world,” Forcier added.

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ivic pride is evident at community clean-ups taking place in our coverage area this spring. Local residents of all ages are taking time to improve the appearance of municipal parks, open spaces, vacant lots and other properties, and we know that many of you are mindful of that throughout the year. It still amazes us that there still seem to be people out there who cannot be bothered to find a garbage can and opt to toss waste onto the ground. There are too many township roadsides littered with bags full of refuse, and we don’t have much sympathy for illegal dumpers who are tracked down by bylaw enforcement officers based on evidence gathered from the garbage that is ditched. Some people are willing to spend money on gasoline to drive to the illegal dumping location but not purchase a bag tag or travel a bit farther to the appropriate municipal waste disposal facility. Children and teens are often blamed

for littering issues at or near schools or at gathering places. However, there are many adults who are guilty of similar behaviour and are setting a poor example for the next generation to follow. The actions of a few often detract from those of the majority, which is true for people of all ages. It appears that the youth of today are much more responsive to environmental issues, and we are cautiously optimistic that the civic leaders of tomorrow will lead the way when it comes to maintaining the appearance of the communities in which they live. For those of us who might occasionally seek the easy option when it comes to the inconvenience of whether or not to recycle or to properly dispose of garbage, remember that we are setting an example and affecting our environment now and in the future. Our behaviour speaks volumes to the next generation, and littering or illegal dumping are no exceptions.

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of May. He reminded Mother that was almost a month away, and by that time, at the rate we were going, with the heat and all, the Bonnechere could easily be nothing more than a trickle, and the

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Harper government has dismally failed Canadians: Reader DEAR EDITOR: Recently MP Scott Reid sent out a "Keeping In Touch" constituent letter on preventing terrorism at home and fighting it abroad. He wanted voter feedback on whether we support or oppose Bill C-51, or think the bill gets it right, doesn't go far enough or goes too far. Frankly, Bill C-51 is a huge four-part omnibus bill where even Constitutional experts have grappled with its complexities. Yet, in the final

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the Harper government’s decision to withdraw from the Kyoto Accord “horribly shameful,” and that even when it signed on to a “fairly weak target,” set out under the 2010 Copenhagen agreement, “we are blowing past that because of the oil sands.” Ontario and Quebec’s governments have signed a cooperative agreement to introduce carbon pricing, which, she says, at least

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to deliberately violate our Constitution – namely citizens’ rights that are enshrined in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Along with many other critics, Ms. May raises other troubling problems with the bill, including the lack of effective oversight and coordinated oversight over the various agencies, RCMP, CSIS, CSEC and CBSA, such that both security and privacy interests can end up being compromised. Scott Reid’s householder also highlights the Conservative government’s strong message on fight-

MARY From page 8

Audrey all to myself, that this would be a good time to ask her what was so important about the 24th of May. “Well,” Audrey said leaning back in the old wood swing, “Mother says a lot of things should wait until the 24th of May and a lot of things change on that day too.” I waited for Audrey to speak. She looked like she was falling asleep. I was sitting across from her, and I nudged her with the toe of my shoe. “I’m thinking. I’m thinking,” she said. And then she rhymed off a few

are understandably reluctant to speak about their emotional pain, or to reach out for help.” Enter social worker and educator Rick Goodwin, co-founder of The Men’s Project, an Ottawa organization that provides counselling services tailored to the specific needs of men and their families. Rick will visit The Table in Perth on May 13 to present a documentary film about male sexual trauma and to discuss what the healing process looks like for men who have been sexually abused. “We’re looking forward to hosting Rick and providing a space for this important conversation around men’s healing,” says Ramsey Hart, executive director at The Table, a co-sponsor of the event along with Lanark County

Mental Health. “Learning more about men’s unique mental health struggles is a starting place. Hopefully in opening up this conversation, we’ll make it easier for men to speak out and access help in Lanark County.” The event is free and open to the public and is part of The Table’s monthly movie and discussion series. As there is on every Wednesday, a free community meal is available from 4:30 to 6 p.m. and those interested in watching the film and joining the discussion are welcome to come early for supper. The documentary and discussion will begin at 6:30 p.m. For more information about the event, contact Ramsey Hart at 613267-6428 or ramsey@thetablecfc. org.

shows that “only the provinces… have taken action,” on climate change. A Green government would also impose a carbon fee on pollution, and would then “return that fee to all Canadians equally,” which, she claims, “would lift people out of poverty…(and) it doesn’t grow the government. This is the year it’s got to happen.” As for more local issues, she criticized the decision to close down the Joyceville prison farm.

Proponents of the farm are “hopeful that a change of government can get the farm re-opened.” She is also quick to point out that the Joyceville facility, which is in our riding, “was one of the farms making a profit. There was no economic reason to close it down,” she said, only an ideological one. “The farm was providing food to the community.” On the agricultural file, “we really need to move away from large, industrial farms and more

towards smaller, local farms that feed people in the community.” She cited the Two Rivers Food Hub in Smiths Falls as a “good example,” of the local, collaborative food production she would like to see. “Poverty and child care are two issues that this government has not been able to deal with,” said Payne. “I think it’s a travesty that we don’t have a national child care program or a national energy strategy.”

ing terrorism abroad, particularly the air attacks within Syria against ISIL bases. One question the government can’t answer, however, is “What is the game plan or the exit strategy with ISIL?” My own view of ISIL is much like that of the Taliban – the more Muslims who are killed by westerners, the more effective the Jihadist recruitment efforts will become. We are on a perilous course and we don’t seem to have learned the lessons of Afghanistan (you would have thought Russia’s experience in that country would have taught us something). My view, bottom line, is that the

Conservative government is using terrorism as an election plank and hoping that most Canadians will accept their “Preventing Terrorism at Home and Fighting Terrorism Abroad” message in a simplistic, knee-jerk manner without stopping to analyze it. This message of how strong the Harper government is in fighting terrorism is also intended to take our focus off their other colossal failures – such as the treatment of veterans, Senate appointments, our annually increasing greenhouse gas emissions, the restrictions placed on scientists, the Fair Elections Act – now even our

venerable Coast Guard has been caught lying about an American expert saying they did a good job containing an oil spill in Vancouver Harbour. It just goes on and on. I am thoroughly and utterly disappointed in the Harper government, which, even by the most objective measurements, has dismally failed Canadians on so many fronts and, in my opinion, operates in the most cynical, calculating, dishonest and anti-democratic way I have ever seen.

things, which made little sense to me, but obviously were important to Mother. “Well, you will see that Mother never wears a summer hat to church until the 24th of May. She said in New York any woman caught wearing a summer hat before the 24th of May would be considered a woman of poor taste.” Audrey took a long breath. “And you certainly wouldn’t wear white gloves before then for the same reason. And that same goes for summer shoes too.” I was mulling over this bit of news in my mind’s eye. For the life of me I couldn’t understand why a date on a calendar

was so important. And then Audrey reminded me of the many little flat wood boxes of sprouted seeds in the kitchen waiting to be put into the garden. “Never, ever, has Mother transplanted those boxes until after the 24th of May. You’re too young to remember, but one year she planted every last box, and two days later, the frost came, and killed every last one of the plants.” I had no idea what plants getting hit with frost, wearing a summer hat and white gloves and summer shoes, and swimming in the Bonnechere all had to do with the 24th of May. Audrey started to doze off in the swing. I mulled

over all she had said, and I figured, next to Easter and Christmas, the 24th of May must surely be one of the most important days of the year. I couldn’t wait for that date to roll around, and I decided right then and there, I would write in my diary all that had happened on that date so that years down the road, I would remember what an important day it was when I was very young. Interested in an electronic version of Mary’s books? Go to https://www.smashwords.com and type MaryRCook for e-book purchase details, or if you would like a hard copy, please contact Mary at wick2@sympatico.ca.

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Tickets for Wine’d Around Downtown May 30 in Carleton Place now available One of the most popular annual events in Carleton Place, Wine’d Around Downtown, is set for Saturday, May 30 and tickets are now available. Organized by the Carleton Place Sister City Committee the wine and food sampling extravaganza is returning for an eighth consecutive year. Last year’s venture was the most successful ever and this spring the host committee has been inundated with requests for ticket information. The event is a fundraiser for the Sister Cities Youth Exchange program. Carleton Place is twinned with the village of Comrie, Scotland and the city of Franklin, Tennessee a growing suburb of the world country music capital, Nashville. Exchange visits to both sister communities are planned in August. This year the colour orange will dominate on downtown Bridge Street. Orange is the colour of the event t-shirt which doubles as a ticket. Last year nearly 400 people took part in Wine’d Around Downtown which showcases the many excellent restaurants and pubs in and around Carleton Place. The venture begins at 1 p.m. and runs until 5 p.m. As the play on words in the name suggests, participants in Wine’d Around Downtown are encouraged to “wind” their way from one venue to another in the downtown area. With spring finally here, two participating firms will be operating outdoors. The idea of the event is not to over imbibe, but rather to savour sample glasses of wine and enjoy appetizers in one or more of the locations taking part in the afternoon event. “The event ticket package is now available at numerous locations,” says committee chair Jeff Maguire.

The package includes a T-shirt, an event passport filled with related information and a coupon for a free appetizer at one of the participating restaurants and pubs. Anyone wearing a Wine’d Around Downtown T-shirt is entitled to purchase additional wine samples and appetizers for just $3 each. “We ask everyone involved to wear their T-shirt and join the crowd. This is an enjoyable social event,” Maguire says. “But you have to purchase a tshirt and the logo must be visible in order to take part. Staff at the participating venues will only serve those who are in possession of one of the distinctive shirts which entitles you to wine and food samples at low cost.” Maguire adds that in the past some people have participated without actually buying tickets which is not permitted. “When you buy a ticket you’re helping local students travel abroad. That’s what this is all about.” Numerous venues This year Waterfall Wedding and Event Catering will be located at Moore House, an historic downtown home at 170 Bridge St., opposite the Town Hall. Besides being the new home of the Carleton Place and District Chamber of Commerce, it is also the site of the town’s aviation museum featuring the story of local native Captain A. Roy Brown, the First World War ace who shot down famed German pilot Baron Manfred von Richthofen in 1918. Other participating venues include the Thirsty Moose Pub and Eatery, 20 Bridge St.; Ballygiblin’s Restaurant and Pub, 151 Bridge St.; Dionysos Restaurant (Greek and Canadian dining), 156 Bridge St.; Slackoni’s Restaurant

(Fine Italian Cuisine), 35 Mill St. and the Waterfront Gastropub, 12 Bell St. (across the river from the Town Hall). Generations Inn and Fine Lakeside Dining (located at Lake Park in Beckwith Township) will be operating an outdoor location in the parking lot beside 92 Bridge St. where they were last year. Meanwhile the always popular Beckwith Butcher will dispense tasty appetizers and beverages at the Town Hall Square on Mill St. at Beckwith St. The cost remains unchanged at $25 per person. You can purchase t-shirts at the Carleton Place and District Chamber of Commerce office (now relocated to historic Moore House on Bridge Street), the Thirsty Moose Pub and Eatery, Ballygiblin’s Restaurant and Pub, Slackoni’s Restaurant, Generations Inn at Lake Park or the Century 21 Explorer Realty Inc. office, 145 Bridge St. “During Wine’d Around Downtown the committee will also be promoting our new fall fundraiser which takes place in the upstairs hall of the Carleton Place arena on Saturday, Oct. 24,” Maguire explains. The chairman says the October event replaces the former Sister City Gala Ball which ended a successful eightyear run in the Carleton Place Town Hall Auditorium last September. “It’s time for a change of pace, a new venue, a new style and a more affordable price. Watch for the advertising posters and promotional information,” Maguire outlines. “We will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of Carleton Place’s twinning arrangement with Franklin, Tennessee. But this will be a very different event featuring a first-rate buffet dinner, live and silent auctions, a draw for a trip for two to

Nashville and lots more.” The price is $75 per person and tickets will soon be available for sale at Nancy’s Impressions and Graham’s Shoes. Also during Wine’d Around Downtown participants can fill out a ballot for a draw. The prize is two free tickets (a value of $150) to the October fundraiser at the arena. Ballots can be dropped off at the bar of either the Thirsty Moose or Ballygiblin’s. This year the Carleton Place Sister City Committee is operating its ninth youth exchange with Franklin and the third with Comrie (the Scotland exchange runs every second year). On Aug. 1 Carleton Place and Comrie mark the 23rd anniversary of their twinning arrangement which has a basis in history. Many of the original settlers in this part of Lanark County emigrated from the Perthshire region of Scotland, which includes the picturesque village

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Sunny skies shone down on bargain hunters in Mer- sale day. The mass yard sale invites residents to set rickville Saturday, May 2 as the village was overtaken up individual sales and businesses to offer merchanwith people looking for deals during its annual yard dise at discounted prices.

of Comrie, early in the 19th century. As mentioned the 10th anniversary of the Franklin sister city agreement is being marked this year. It is a “hands across the border” arrangement and one of just 24 such linkages involving Canadian and American communities. “We are very proud of our sister city relationships,” Maguire states. “They have led to lifelong interpersonal relationships involving students from all three centres and professional development opportunities. “We learn from each other and the side benefit is the friendships which have developed involving many people from Carleton Place and residents of centres in the United Kingdom and the United States.” For more information about Wine’d Around Downtown, the October fundraiser or the youth exchange program contact Maguire by email at jeffrey. maguire@rogers.com.

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A two per cent reduction isn’t much to a multi-billion dollar business, but for small businesses across Canada and Lanark County it has meant some much needed breathing room, according to local downtown business associations. “The reality is small business in our province and our country is struggling. The more the feds can support them the better off we’re all going to be,� said Cathie McOrmond, manager of the Carleton Place BIA. Nicola Thomson, Smiths Falls DBA co-ordinator, was pleased to hear the government will reduce the small business corporate taxes from 11 per cent to nine per cent by 2019, saying putting more dollars in the hands of local business owners can only mean more wealth for Canadian communities. “What we’re hoping for is that perhaps that two per cent can help make another job,� Thomson said. “If they could just get one day reprieve what could that mean for the business owner.� Many small businesses operate as a family business with the owner serving as staff and getting little to no time for personal enjoyment and rest. The government’s plan to reduce the tax rate by .5 per cent each year until 2019 will mean this break may be delayed until the full two per cent decrease is felt, but Thomson and McOrmond are united in their belief that keeping the money in local hands can only help the economy. This kind of relief doesn’t have to come at the hands of the government, as McOrmond and Thomson explain families choosing to shop locally and not at a box store can make an incredible difference to the entire area, as these dollars cycle through the economy. What customers get for the extra 50 cents per transaction is a wealth of knowledge and one-on-one service that can’t be found in a box store. “Value doesn’t just mean cheap prices,� McOrmond said. “You’re going to make someone’s year not someone’s multibillion dollar budget for the day,� Thomson added. The work to develop new small business enterprises at Valley Heartland CFDC’s The Excelerator in Smiths Falls is hoped to translate into new store openings and a more diverse retail shopping experience for all. “It’s potential leases for our

building owners,� Thomson said. Lanark Frontenac Lennox and Addington MP Scott Reid supports keeping the money in the hands of small business owners through a tax cut rather than raising the cap. “I think it will have a greater impact,� Reid said. He doesn’t support government spending in a recession, as a means to buoy up the economy, saying such measures taken in 2009 is why the government took until this year to balance their books. “I’ve always been a fan of the idea of balanced budgets,� Reid said. He defended the government’s track record of excessive spending in 2008 saying the minority government position required the Conservative government to spend $30 billion in stimulus for infrastructure or the other parties would topple the government. This year’s budget is balanced on the ledger page, but some are concerned that this will be hard to replicate as the balance came at the expense of their shares in General Motors and their multi-billion dollar contingency fund. Reid responded to these concerns by highlighting a new law that will require minister’s salaries to be docked if the federal budget is not balanced. TFSA The announced increase to the allowable Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA) contributions from $5,000 to $10,000 this year aims to continue this budget’s theme of keeping money in the hands of spenders and not government coffers. “This is about letting you use the money to make your own best investments,� Reid said. The difference between TFSA and traditional retirement savings is that a TFSA will not roll over into a RIF at retirement, it’s flexible in that it allows you to spend the money on whatever is needed at the time, and with a TFSA taxes are paid when the funds are put in and not at the time of usage. This is different from the RSP system that was designed in the 1950s and taxes you when the funds are pulled out. “It’s now clear the system was designed backwards,� Reid added of TFSAs. “It just makes sense. Anybody who is going to have savings will have TFSA savings.� Currently, he notes roughly a third of eligible Canadians have

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TFSA savings with this number increasing the closer individuals get to retirement. Reid is concerned about the future of the retirement system in Canada as baby boomers age through the system and the cost to keep the pension program going for those that remain rises to $4,200 per taxpayer. Reid wonders if the pension program may be retired before those in his age group have a chance to tap into it. “That’s a real worry,� he said. Compassionate care benefits Professionals in the palliative care world are cheering this month following the federal government’s decision to increase employment insurance compassionate care benefits from six weeks to six months. “It’s good that we’re starting to recognize life long care,� adds Rebecca Bowie, co-ordinator of hospice palliative care services through Community Home Support – Lanark County. “It’s a real sacred time just like birth.� This budget item allows family members who are caring for terminally ill loved ones without financial penalty for up to six months. Bowie applauds this move, saying family members are best suited to act as advocate for their loved ones, and are most able to ensure the terminally ill citizen receives the highest quality of life as they exit this world. “It’s a great stride even for the recognition at this stage. Lanark, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington MP Scott Reid joins industry professionals in welcoming this change to benefit coverage. When asked if this is a first step towards recognizing conditions that aren’t terminal, but require time away from work (i.e: cancer), Reid responded: “I suspect that you’ll find over time that it would have to be increased incrementally. The question always with these things is a practical matter. How much does it cost.� Details on how the budget will be implemented will be made public this Thursday, May 7, but overall, Reid feels the budget was generally well received as he heard a much more muted response than past budgets. Full details on the federal budget can be found at: http:// www.fin.gc.ca and then click the ‘Budget 2015’ button on the right.

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to Rheinberg in Germany. In between are the Dutch Canadian War Cemeteries including Bergen-op-Zoom in southwest Holland where 968 Canadians are buried and Holten in northwest Holland where 1,355 Canadian soldiers are interred. The largest Canadian War Cemetery in The Netherlands is at Groesbeek, near the eastern city of Nijmegen, where 2,338 Canadians are buried. We visited Groesbeek in 1995 and took part in the 50th anniversary service of remembrance which was also attended by Dutch Princess Margriet. She was born in the Ottawa Civic Hospital in January 1943 while the Dutch Royal family was living in exile in Canada. In 1995 I was the editor-publisher of the Carleton Place Canadian newspaper. Kathleen and I traveled to Europe as part of a Legion-sponsored trip. I covered the 50th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe and the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of Holland. We were in the company of 15 Second World War veterans and their wives from Carleton Place, Lanark County and Ottawa. It was our first visit to Europe and as I noted earlier it was not only incredibly emotional, but also life changing. Kathleen and I have been fortunate enough to make 19 subsequent visits to Great Britain, Ireland and Continental Europe over the course of two decades. But it’s that very special first visit in 1995 which will always top our international travel story list. The truly incredible experiences we had during that excursion can never be repeated and we feel very fortunate. We’ve also been lucky enough to make lifelong friends as a result. Our tour leader in 1995 was the late Carleton Place businessman Alan Barker. The Almonte native was a Canadian Army veteran of the European campaign in the Second World War. Alan was one of the finest gentlemen it has been my privilege to know. Beginning in the 1960s Alan and his late wife Melba (she was the first female Mayor of Carleton Place) began leading organized tours involving Carleton Place and Lanark County veterans and other interested people to Great Britain and Europe. The focus was England’s South Downs, in East Sussex, where Canadian troops trained in the lead-up to the invasion of France (D-Day). Alan’s Legionsponsored tours also visited the former battlefields and war cemeteries in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. On this occasion Alan, with the assistance of Carleton Place Legion Branch 192, organized the tour through a travel agent and long-time friend of Alan’s in Nottingham, England. That firm in turn hired a coach from Pontefract, West York-

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shire to carry us on our travels. The coach driver Martin Ireton has become a lifelong friend of ours. We have visited back and forth with Martin, his wife Wendy and their family many times over the course of 20 years. The entire 15-day expedition in 1995 was unforgettable. Included were stops in London, Rotterdam, Vimy Ridge and the European war cemeteries as well as Paris. Incredible experience But it was what we witnessed during the 50th anniversary Dutch National Liberation Parade in Apeldoorn, 50 years ago today (May 7, 1995) that is permanently seared into my memory. Europe was enveloped in a rare, spring heat wave. At parade time it was a head spinning 34C. We were staying in Eindhoven, 90 minutes away. Martin drove us to the arena in Apeldoorn where the parade participants, including the veterans from our group, were being organized. The rest of us were ferried to the centre of the city of 160,000 where grandstands had been erected for spectators to view the military parade. It was projected that 8,000 Allied veterans would join the parade and 50,000 spectators would watch the spectacle. Instead nearly 12,000 veterans, most of them Canadian, took part. The crowd of onlookers swelled to an overwhelming 500,000. The surge of Dutch citizens smothered the marching veterans with affection. Women ran into the streets to hand them bouquets of flowers, hug and kiss them. It was an unbelievable scene which I captured on about 20 rolls of 35-millimetre film (no digital cameras in those days). The people of Holland absolutely love Canadians. And you don’t have to be a veteran to become the object of their affection either, as we found out first-hand 20 years ago today. We too were hugged and kissed and there were line-ups to obtain one of the red maple leaf pins our group was handing out. We all ran out of lapel pins in minutes. The most emotional moments for me came when the veterans from our entourage proudly marched past. People like Alan Barker, Willy Rattray, Wally Mace,

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This Saturday (May 9) what is being called “the final National Liberation Parade” will be held in the city of Apeldoorn, The Netherlands. This year marks 70 years since Allied troops, including a large force of Canadians, liberated Holland after five years of brutal Nazis occupation. Apeldoorn is in the province of Gelderland in the central section of The Netherlands which makes it an ideal location for those traveling from all parts of the tiny nation for the much anticipated liberation parade. The reason this year’s event is being called the last parade is because 10 years from now it is believed very few veterans of the Second World War, or Dutch citizens who were alive during the war, will be left to take part. After all, Second World War veterans are now in their late ‘80s or early ‘90s. Unfortunately time waits for no one, including our heroic veterans. Liberation parades have been held in Holland every five years. But it is major anniversaries, marked every 10 years that draw the largest number of veterans and the biggest crowds. My wife Kathleen and I were in attendance at the landmark 50th anniversary parade on May 7, 1995. It was an emotional and life changing experience! Holland was invaded by German troops on May 10, 1940 the same day that one Winston Spencer Churchill was named Prime Minister of Great Britain. The country was instantly occupied by the enemy and remained so until the first week of May 1945. By the end of 1944 the western regions of the small country were suffering from a manmade famine so harsh that it is still referred to by those who lived there at the time as the “Hongerwinter” (Hunger winter). A German blockade cut off food and fuel supplies to the densely populated west of the country. People were reduced to eating tulip bulbs in an effort to survive. It is estimated that 18,000-22,000 people succumbed to the effects of starvation and cold. To complicate matters the winter of 1944-45 was particularly harsh. Following the successful D-Day landings in Normandy, France on June 6, 1944 the Allies fanned out across Western Europe. The Canadians were given one of the toughest jobs of all, pushing north along the Channel coast, liberating German-held ports and meeting fanatical resistance. Thousands were killed and wounded. By early fall 1944 the Allies had pushed through northwest France and Belgium and liberated the southern portion of Holland. The Allies’ effort ground to a halt in September when ‘Operation Market Garden’, their attempt to race across Holland and capture a key bridge over the River Rhine at Arnhem, failed due to a poorly conceived plan and stubborn German resistance. War cemeteries That left the rest of Holland in enemy hands until the spring of 1945. The country was declared totally liberated on May 5 following the surrender of all German forces. From September 1944 until the German surrender more than 7,600 Canadians were killed in action. They are buried in war cemeteries from Adegem in Belgium


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Charming Scandinavian scribe log home of4 bd, 2.5 bth side split w/quality S/W view. fers privacy & serenity, gorgeous treed 4 acre 1+1 bd, 2 bth, with att gar. Lrg master, lower 260 ft w/f, 4 bd, 3 bth home w/w/o baseL/L 2 bd in-law suite w/private entrance. 24 x lot, nr Perth/Westport-close to many lakes… level family rm, bath & bedroom. New A/C ment, lrg deck, eat-in kitchen, liv & din rms, f/p, woodstove & att. dbl gar. $575,000. 30 gar. $529,000. nature lover’s paradise! $274,900. installed. $217,000.

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3 bd, 3 bth custom built home, h/w & ceramic flrs, formal liv/din rms, fieldstone f/p, master w/ensuite, dbl att gar., wheelchair access. $374,900.

613.253.2121

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Angela Johnstone* 613.227.2869

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MacDonald Rowe

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2 Wilson Street East, Perth

613-264-0123

446128_0212

1-800-552-7242

Settlement Realty

email: info@ColdwellBankerPerth.com www.ColdwellBankerPerth.com

BRokeRage

Each OfficE indEPEndEntly OWnEd & OPEratEd

OPEn hOUSE SatUrday May 9, nOOn – 1:30PM OPEn hOUSE SatUrday May 9, 1:00PM – 2:00PM OPEn hOUSE SatUrday May 9, 3:00PM - 4:00PM 111 Smith Drive, Perth Ashgrove Estates of Rogers Road $469,000 Prestigious McAdoo Construction custom home built in 2007. This stone and stucco sided bungalow has all the quality features you would expect in a McAdoo home. Approximately 1400 sq.ft. on the main floor and an additional 600 sq.ft. of finished living space in the lower level. This home features 3+1 bedrooms, 3 full baths, bamboo floors, beautiful master bedroom suite, central air, radiant heat in the lower level plus efficient natural gas forced air furnace. 20 x 12 salt water in ground pool. Paul Martin 613-264-0123

10 Glascott St., Perth 309,000 Absolutely beautiful Move in and simply enjoy your surroundings in this 2 story 4 bedroom brick home. Situated on a quiet street in downtown Perth. Lovely bright kitchen with adjoining family room living and dining room with hardwood floors. Two newly renovated bath rooms and entire home freshly painted. Fenced back yard. New shingles! Too many updates to mention here. You need to see this one! Cathie McCabe 613-284-6263 cathie-mccabe@coldwellperth.ca

835 Highway 15 “More than just a Home...it’s a life style”. This brick bungalow sits on 1.83 acres and offers a healthy lifestyle with year round swimming in the indoor pool and is just around the corner from the Cataraqui Trail for hiking, biking, skiing, and snowmobiling. New septic and life time shingles, double garage with tons of storage. A bright kitchen sunny living and dining room and large finished basement!! MLS#083182803315601. Cathie McCabe 613-284-6263 cathie-mccabe@coldwellbanker.ca

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SPacE galOrE - light and bright

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Water views from all rooms! What a nice cottage – private but not isolated at the end of the road. 3 bedrooms, full bath, open concept living/dining/ kitchen. Good waterfront with dock, well and septic, plus tons of storage. Come and see it! $279,000. Barbara Shepherd 613 326-1361 barbara-shepherd@coldwellbanker.ca

$354,900 3 bedrooms plus private suite on the lower level for visiting family and friends. Gorgeous hardwood floors throughout. Open living/ dining, plus main floor family room off the kitchen. Private deck - built for a hot tub - and gazebo for summer relaxing and entertaining. Loads of storage, only 10 years old! www.22antoniowayperth.com Call Barbara Shepherd – cell – 613 326-1361

8 Drummond St. E. Leave the car at home! Walk to everything – at the corner of Drummond and Herriott by the library. Attractvie 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with warm and rich wide plank pine floors – lots new in 2008 – kitchen, baths, etc. Main floor powder room and laundry, family room. Large and private backyard with access gate to public parking area making the walk to Gore St. even shorter! $289,000. Call Barbara Shepherd cell – 613 326-1361 barbara-shepherd@coldwellbanker.ca

4225 Scotch Line Rd. $289,000 Located just minutes from the Town of Perth, this 1900 sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom bungalow has an additional 520 square feet of finishing in the walkout lower level. Beautiful open feel to the main floor, spacious foyer with slate floors and a unique winding staircase to the lower level. Situated on a 3.8 acre lot which includes row to Pike River. MLS#091191101556201. Paul Martin 613-264-0123

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$549,000 The current owner has updated and renovated and decorated to make this Grand Victorian home so beautiful and unique – yet comfy and welcoming, and worry-free. Cooks will appreciate the new kitchen with the chef’s range and matching hood. Lots of room for formal and informal entertaining – main floor family room with fireplace and doors to private deck. Sculptured landscaping and private yard. This home is very special. www.27darcystreetperth.com Call Barbara Shepherd – Cell – 613 326-1361

4000 feet on Otty Lake! $323,600 Unique design that provides lots of options – possible 5 bedrooms or 3 or 4 bedrooms and office and craft/storage room. Elevated ceilings, so light and bright, 2 full baths, family room on walkout lower level. Doors from kitchen and spacious dining area to large deck. Gorgeous and private lot, all meticulously maintained. Call Barbara Shepherd. Cell – 613 326-1361

20 Joseph St Jasper $229,000 Beautiful two storey brick home in the quiet hamlet of Jasper only minutes to Smiths Falls. This home offers great income potential with a one bedroom apartment above the two bedroom and very spacious lower unit. This area has a large living space off the kitchen and cozy rec room in the lower level. The 28’ x 32’ detached garage is fully insulated, has an oil furnace and 2 piece bath - would make an incredible workshop. Picturesque setting on a quiet street with a view of the Rideau River just across the street. Cathie McCabe 613-284-6263 cathie-mccabe@coldwellperth.ca

SMithS fallS – rEnOVatEd 4 McKenzie Ave $168,000 Many renos and updates offer space and amenities perfect for your family. Three spacious bedrooms, updated baths, large living room and spacious dining room plus eat-in kitchen. Attractive main bath on the bedroom level with powder room on the main level. Lower level family room with powder room close by and large wet bar for parties. Newer windows, newer flooring, updated wiring, etc. Fenced yard for kids and pets with deck for your barbeque and summer entertaining and relaxing. Insulated and heated garage with entrance to mud room. Lots of room for day to day family living and entertaining. Cathie McCabe 613-284-6263 cathie-mccabe@coldwellbanker.ca Barbara Shepherd 613-326-1361 barbara-shepherd@coldwellbanker.ca

We have a record number of buyer inquiries every day! SPRING IS HERE THE ToP REASoNS To LIST YouR HomE WITH uS! PRICES ARE RISING! 1. More Exposure For Your Home! Make sure your realtor is a member of both the Ottawa and Rideau St. Lawrence Real Estate Boards 2. Friendly, Professional Realtors you can trust and rely upon to guide you through the selling process… just ask our past clients. 3. Team of Realtors that all “live locally” are best not only to sell your home, but to also sell newcomers to the highlights of our wonderfull community. 4. Affordable “Service Fee” Structure. Talk to one of our sales team with respect to getting the best value for your commission dollar.

This is a fantastic time to Sell Your Home Find out what your home is worth in todays market.

Perth and area’s number One sales team!

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Cathie McCabe* 613-284-6263

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

Drea Scotland* 613-390-2373

Paul Martin*** 613-264-0123


Kerri Keeney

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REAL ESTATE

59 BEckwiTH STREET NORTH Smiths Falls

613-283-2121

www.c21smithsfalls.ca

Your Choice Realty Inc. Brokerage

Your Choice Realty Inc. Brokerage

SELLING HOUSES…CREATING HOMES

EACH OFFICE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

OPEN HOUSE

OPEN HOUSE

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453 Jackson Drive, Lanark Highlands

TURNKEY COTTAGE ON WIDOW LAKE! Pride of ownership radiates from this little piece of heaven. Main cottage boasts 2 bed, full bath, woodstove, hi speed internet, wall of windows to lakeside deck. Open concept! Large, screened building to enjoy the sights & sounds of nature. Perfect for entertaining! Bunkie holds two beds w/ windows that overlook the lake. Dock, most furnishings incl. Perimeter of lake is 5.5kms.Max depth of 6.1m. MLS#952487.

LEGEND: ***Broker of Record **Broker *Sales Representative

NEW PRICE

NEW LISTING

ACREAGE

EACH OFFICE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

Century 21 your ChoiCe realty inC. Brokerage is pleased to welcome

saturday May 9 9:30aM-10:30aM

71 McGill st – $179,900 HOST: JENN O’BRIEN* NEW PRICE

saturday May 9 11:00aM-12:00PM

5615 Hwy 43, PertH – $655,900 JENNIFER MCCLEERY*

16 st. lawrence st – $229,900 www.lisaritskes.com*

NicHOLAS DUPRÉ

NEW PRICE

207 rainbow Valley driVe – $179,900 JOE LeBLANC*

CONDOS STARTING AT ONLY $199,900

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

19 winnifred st – $159,900 KEVIN GRIMES*

50 Gladstone aVe – $237,900 BUTCH WEBSTER*

Please join us in wishing Nick much success in his career.

• NEW HOMES • CONDOS • TOWNS

MODEL HOME 4 CODE CRES.

SALES CENTRE LOCATED AT THE END OF FERRARA DRIVE

OPEN HOUSE EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM Kevin Grimes*** Rob Garvin* Andrea Geauvreau*

Kevin Grimes Broker of Record 613-283-2121

Jacalyn Grimes Broker 613-283-2121

Anna Kowalewski Andrea Geauvreau Rob Garvin Lisa Ritskes Sales Representative Sales Representative Sales Representative Sales Representative 613-875-7842 613-296-3309 613-284-6968 613-285-6611

Wendy Hillier Broker 613-285-4476

Joe LeBlanc Nicholas Dupré Butch Webster Jennifer McCleery Laurie Webster Christine MacKay Jackie Watkins-McIntosh Jenn O’Brien Sales Representative Sales Representative Sales Representative Sales Representative Sales Representative Sales Representative Sales Representative Sales Representative 613-283-2121 613-852-1081 613-285-7553 613-285-4959 613-285-5007 613-327-5437 613-485-6585 613-227-4126

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Kim mays

Linda Hewson

sales Representative

sales Representative

613-812-1444

613-812-8037

soldwithkim@gmail.com

soldwithlindah@gmail.com

Service, Experience, Value... Results! 558 Christie Lake Rd,

174 Rideau Ferry Rd, Lombardy

$449,900

$149,900

Open HOuse sat. May 9 11-12pm

3 bedroom, 2 bath home, excellent property. creekside! Some finishing touches required.

Open HOuse sat. May 9 1-3pm

371 Hands Rd, Perth

14 Alvin St, Perth

One level living, the best of everything! 3 beds, 2 baths, radiant heat floor, pretty location, close to town

Easy living! One floor with basement 2 bedroom, one bath. lots of upgrades!

$379,000

Open HOuse sat. May 9 11-12:30am

114 Morphy St, Carleton Place

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4 bedroom, 3 bath home with main floor family room, inviting pool and hot tub on double lot.

$289,900

$187,000

Open HOuse sat. May 9 1-2:30pm

24 Elm St. Smiths Falls

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$199,000

Move in ready! 3+1 beds, 1.5 baths, carpet free home - man cave shed to die for!

Character abounds! 3+1 bedroom, 2 bath home, fenced yard, detached garage.

Open HOuse sun. May 10 1-2:30pm W G NE TIN S I L

822 Douglas Lane Perth

82 Johnston Carleton Place

$189,900

SOLD

Waterfront! Christie lake cottage with sandy beach and gorgeous sunsets!

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

Open HOuseWeekend Saturday May 9

9:30am-10:30am 71 McGill St 11:00am-12:00pm 22 Robinson St 2 Phillip St 16 St Lawrence St 174 Rideau Ferry Rd 30 Jasper Ave 26 Salmon Side Rd 11:00am-12:30pm 29 Autumn Dr 371 Hands Rd 11:00am-3:00pm 133 Sheppard Ave 11:30am-12:30pm 591 Cty Rd 7 62 Drummond St 74 Beckwith St 12:00pm-1:30pm 1080 Brook Valley Rd 111 Smith Dr 12:00pm-3:00pm Avonlee Condos 1:00pm-2:00pm 433 Cherie Hill Lane 1081 Elmgrove Rd 11 Railway St 815 Kinch St 13 Drummond St 10 Glascott St 293 Harper Condie Rd 1:00pm-2:30pm 14 Alvin St 120 Burgess Dr 50 4th St 9 Oakridge Cres 1:00pm-3:00pm 558 Christie Lake Rd 2:00pm-3:30pm 440 Althorpe Rd 2:00pm-4:00pm 5 Alvin St 3:00pm-4:00pm 835 Hwy 15

Smiths Falls

Jenn O’Brien 613-227-4126

Perth Smiths Falls Smiths Falls Lombardy Jasper Smiths Falls

Sheri D’Aoust 613-812-9344 Stan Suffel 613-284-6756 Lisa Ritskes 613-285-6611 Linda Hewson 613-812-8037 Evelyn Lee 613-284-7277 Evelyn Lee 613-284-7277

Lombardy Perth

Linda Hewson 613-812-8037 Kim Mays 613-812-1444

Perth

Sheila Birch 613-390-1604

Smiths Falls Rural Perth Perth

Pauline Aunger 613-285-9158 Jennifer Aunger-Ritchie 613-285-5602 Michelle Fournier 613-812-8585

Perth Rural Perth

Doug Forde 613-285-5732 Paul Martin 613-264-0123

Perth

Mark Lee 613-812-1017

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

Stan Suffel 613-285-6756 Rebecca Molyneaux 613-267-8585 Jennifer Aunger-Ritchie 613-285-5602 Pauline Aunger 613-285-9158 Michelle Fournier 613-812-8585 Cathie McCabe 613-284-6263 Evelyn Lee 613-284-7277

Perth Maple Glen Estates Smiths Falls Smiths Falls

Kim Mays 613-812-1444 Demi Thompson 613-264-4330 Remax Connections 613-283-4900 Remax Connections 613-283-4900

Perth

Linda Hewson 613-812-8037

Perth

Doug Forde 613-285-5732

Perth

Paul Gordon 613-390-2281

Smiths Falls Rural

Cathie McCabe 613-284-6263

Sunday May 10

11:00am-12:00pm 4730 Hwy 43 Smiths Falls Rural 11:00am-1:00pm 16 Garden Ave Perth 11:00am-3:00pm 133 Sheppard Ave Perth 12:00pm-1:00pm 5460 McDonalds Corners Rd Lanark Highlands 1:00pm-2:00pm 3316 Hossack Lane Smiths Falls Rural 182 R 1 N Burgess 151 Bristow Dr Smiths Falls Rural 24 Moran Rd Smiths Falls 1:00pm-2:30pm 114 Morphy St Carleton Place 1026 Code Rd near Perth 1:00pm-3:00pm 24 Elm St Smiths Falls 234 Bishops Way Rd Perth Rural 2:00pm-4:00pm 205 Preston Dr Carleton Place 2:30pm-3:30pm 16 R4 Big Rideau 157 Elmsley Rd Smiths Falls Rural

Savings compared to 5% commission. Not intended to solicited properties already listed.

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Evelyn Lee 613-284-7277 Sheila Birch 613-390-1604 Randy Cavanagh 613-464-1000 Sheri D’Aoust 613-812-9344 Connie McNamee 613-223-8168 Stan Suffel 613-284-6756 Francine Rever 613-285-7274 Evelyn Lee 613-284-7277 Kim Mays 613-812-1444 Randy Cavanagh 613-464-1000 Linda Hewson 613-812-8037 Mark Lee 613-812-1017 Rhonda Brunke 613-253-3175 Connie McNamee 613-223-8168 Francine Rever 613-285-7274

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If somehow we missed your name, Thank you!

Safety Tips

Carbon Monoxide Alarms: Installing a carbon-monoxide alarm near the sleeping areas of your home will alert you to the presence of this deadly gas. It is a good idea to invest in a battery-operated alarm that will continue to work during power failures. Connected to Your Community A/CP/K/P/SF - 23 - Thursday, May 7, 2015

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The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has just released a new prevention video on texting and driving. The video, produced by Constable Pierre Dubois of the Hawkesbury OPP detachment, aims at discouraging drivers from picking up their cell phones and other related devices while they are at the wheel. The OPP reminds the community that the consequences of “texting and driving” can be disastrous. The video, called “Sounds of Texting” focuses on the sounds and emotions related to the negative impacts of distracted driving. The OPP regularly investigates collisions that are a direct cause of distracted driving and the number of incidents related to distracted driving has significantly increased over the years. In Ontario, drivers caught with a cell phone in their hands are eligible to receive:
 • A fine of $225, plus a victim surcharge and court fee, for a total of $280 if settled out of court
 • A fine of up to $500 if you receive a summons 
 If you endanger others because of any distraction, including both handheld and hands-free devices, you can also be charged with Careless Driving. If convicted, you will automatically receive: 
 • Six demerit points
 • Fines up to $2,000 and/or
 • A jail term of six months
 • Up to two-year licence suspension 
 You can even be charged with dangerous driving (a criminal offence), with jail terms of up to five years. You can make a difference by sharing this information with friends and family members. You can also set a good the example for others as you drive by taking these easy steps to avoid being distracted: 
 • Use your cell phone only when you’re parked • Have a passenger take the call 
 • Let calls go to voicemail • Turn off your cell phone before you start driving • Identify and preset your vehicle’s climate control, radio and CD player • Plan your route and set your GPS before you leave The message in this new video confirms the obvious…you can get caught “red handed” and receive a fine. But consequences could even be worse where they could lead to heavier fines, jail, injuries and even death. Hawkesbury OPP Detachment Commander, Inspector Bryan MacKillop says “someone’s family member or friend is sharing the roadway with you. Protect others, protect yourself. Keep your eyes on the road ahead and your hands on the steering wheel at all times so that everyone makes it home safely.” For more information on the dangers of distracted driving or to view the “Sounds of Texting” video, please visit the OPP’s YouTube channel available at www.OPP.ca or by clicking on the following link: https://youtu.be/wukfLIODzzE. Submitted by the Ontario Provincial Police.


and Jupiter. Any one of these new babies will be a wonderful addition to your home.

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With Offices in Perth & Smiths Falls

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Wish list LAWS is currently in need of the following items: Flea combs, small pet carriers, towels, small litter boxes, non-clumping cat litter, canned Pedigree for dogs with gravy, Kongs, Chuck-It’s and another interactive toys (medium size or larger. Cleaning supplies including bleach, J cloths, totes, laundry soap, rubber gloves, garbage bags and fan rakes are also required, as well as office supplies of printing paper, pens, staples and yellow highlighters. From all the staff and animals at LAWS, we thank the community for their generous donations and support. LAWS thanks you for your continued support. Follow us if you like on Facebook at www.facebook. com/lanarkanimals or if you have any questions or concerns, please contact the shelter at shelter@lanarkanimals.ca or by calling 613283-9308. LAWS is located at 253 Glenview Road in Smiths Falls.

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CANADIAN CENTRE

FOR RESEARCH ON DIABETES RECHERCHE SUR LE DIABETE CENTRE CANADIEN DE

The treatment and prevention of diabetes is constantly evolving. At the Canadian Centre for Research on Diabetes, we believe that participating in clinical research is an essential way to help advancements in effective diabetes care. We are currently participating in a variety of clinical research trials for which we are seeking volunteers. In particular, we are looking for individuals who: • Have Type 2 Diabetes and are over the age of 50 • Are taking oral anti-diabetic medications or insulin • Have had a heart attack or stroke • Have high blood pressure or high cholesterol • Are potentially looking to lose weight Study medications and diabetes supplies will be provided to participants free of charge. If you are interested in finding out more about this clinical research study, or about our research program in general, please contact Emily Knapp or Shelly at (613) 283-8582 or eknapp@diabetesclinic.ca or sberi@diabetesclinic.ca

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Raffle winners Congratulations to Nancy Scott, Doug McNeely and Wendy Gervais, winners of this year’s Mother’s Day Raffle. More young arrivals Each person will receive a beautiNoah ful hanging donated from the RichMeet Noah a beautiful male sable mond Nursery as well as a maniwith a bright and playful personal- cure provided by Bare Beauty Hair ity. Noah arrived at the shelter with and Body Spa by Victoria Inc., in three little flame points. Kempville. Thank you all for your sponsorship and support to the shelter.

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Chilli Meet Chilli who is now eightweeks-old, eating on his own and ready to leave the shelter. Chilli received his first vaccine but will re- Cosmo quire boosters and to be neuter. Cosmo, is a very happy black lab mix who is approximated to be 16 months. Cosmo arrived with a slight injury to his left leg for which he is being treated. You may visit Cosmo at the shelter 253 Glenview Road with an appointment.

Tyrone, Thor, Zeus and Jupiter Approximated to being three months of age is Tyrone, Thor, Zeus,

Steve Hillier, CFP®, CIM

This Week’s Pets

This week’s featured pets Abby Abby now available for adoption in a young mother arrived at the shelter ready to give birth and so she did...

Annie, Angus and Florida These three babies are the cream of the crop with sun tipped ears and bright blue eyes; stop by the shelter at 253 Glenview Road in Smiths Falls to view these three new additions Annie, Angus and Florida!

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Spring is here and so are the kittens at the Lanark Animal Welfare Society (LAWS). Please visit the shelter to meet these new arrivals.

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Lots of kittens available for adoption now at LAWS

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Perth and District Community Foundation announces new board, executive director Dan Allatt, Connie Willows, Suzanne Geoffrion, Carole Marriner, Deborah Duffy and Chris Stanberg welcomed new board members Julia Dashkevich, Jean Dunning and Patrick Graham. The board also announced the appointment of Lynn McIntyre as executive director of the Community Foundation effective immediately.

“Lynn’s extensive experience in implementing best practices for charities in the critical areas of strategic and business planning, fund development and board, community and donor engagement make him the ideal candidate to move community foundation to its next stage of growth and development,” said foundation president Deborah

Duffy. “Key to the community foundation’s success in achieving its vision to help build a smart, vibrant and caring community will be the understanding that Lynn has gained through experience in the power in collaboration and partnership. We are excited to have Lynn with us at this critical stage in the community foundation’s development.” Dan Allatt, vice-president and chair of the Legacy Golf Classic noted that Best Western Plus Perth Parkside Inn and Spa has graciously taken over the Legacy Golf Classic a fund raising event in support of the Perth and District Community Foundation. The 11th annual tournament is one of the premiere tournaments on the charitable golfing circuit and promises to be a great experience for all participants. The 2015 golf tournament will be held on May 29 at the Perth Golf Course. For more or to register your foursome visit http://www.pdcf.ca/golf.php. Established in 2001, the Perth and

District Community Foundation is a non-profit registered charity created to encourage philanthropy and build a sustainable fund to support local needs, nurture capacity in the charitable sector and enrich the quality of life throughout the community. The community foundation currently manages assets worth over $2-million and has provided more than $300,000

in grants to the community since its inception. The foundation is a member of the Community Foundations of Canada. For more information about the Perth and District Community Foundation, visit www.pdcf.ca. Submitted by the Perth and District Community Foundation.

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The board of directors of the Perth and District Community Foundation has announced its new board of directors and executive director. At its April 30 board meeting the Perth and District Community Foundation, president Deborah Duffy unveiled the new board for 2015. Returning board members Katie Ireton, Bob Fitzsimmons,

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The Perth and District Community Foundation recently welcomed a new board of directors and executive director. Back row, from left: Katie Ireton, Bob Fitzsimmons, Patrick Graham, Dan Allatt (vice-president), Lynn McIntyre (executive director) and Connie Willows. Front row, from left: Suzanne Geoffrion, Jean Dunning, Carole Marriner (secretary) and Deborah Duffy (president). Missing from the photo are Julia Dashkevich and Chris Stranberg.

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Bunch, Thursday, May 7 at the Mills’ Registration 1-866-576-8556 office, 67 Industrial Dr. Transportation. Alzheimer Society- Support Group Entertainment by: Larry Lunney. Call Meetings. 4th Thursday each month, Home Support to reserve 613-256- 1-3 p.m. Bayfield Manor, 100 Elvira St. Almonte and District Horticultural 4700. Baby Talk, Wednesday, May Society annual plant sale on Saturday, 13, Ontario Early Years Centre, May 9, 2015 at 9:00 am to noon at the breastfeeding support available. Almonte Public Library parking lot. Blood Donor Clinic, Friday, May Almonte Junior Civitan 8th annual 15, 12:30-3:30 pm and 5:00-8:00 pm at Mother’s Day Breakfast, May 10, 8-11 the North Grenville Municipal Centre. am at the Almonte Civitan Club. Carleton Place & District, Pink Sponsor: Knights of Columbus. To Pancakes, eggs, bacon or sausage, toast, Ladies Breast Cancer Support Group, donate, call 1-888-2 Donate (1-888juice Raffle prizes meet the third Thursday in the month. 236-6283). Be a hero and donate to Almonte Tennis Club - Open House Contact Anne for further information, save lives. - Sat. May 9, 10:00 - 2:00 - Gemmill 613-253-0450. BNI of Kemptville, meeting. Every Park courts - Raindate 23 May - Try Carleton Place Farmers’ Market Tuesday 6:45-8:30 a.m. Alumni Hall, some tennis and meet our instructors. Kick Off 2015, Saturday May 9, Kemptville College (613)863-4853. Bid Euchre at the Almonte Legion 8:30-12:30, Market Square. Meet the Friends of the Ferguson Forest on Friday, May 14 at 1 pm for the mascot, pony rides, tons of vendors, Centre walk to identify resident & District 7A Senior Games. Call Marion Mother’s Day flowers and gifts, music. migrating birds. Meet at Anniversary at 256-1744 for info Cake cutting 10:00 am. www.cpfm.ca Park at 9am, May 9, Call Karen Nash Bid Euchre for District 7A Senior Carleton Place Farmers’ Market 613-823-7324, or <knash7324@gmail. Games on Friday, May 15 at 1 pm at Kick Off 2015, Saturday May 9, 8:30- com>) to reserve a place. the Almonte Legion. Contact Marion 12:30, Market Square. Meet the mascot, Kemptville and Area Walking Timmins at 613-256-1744 pony rides, tons of vendors, Mother’s Group, Monday, May 4, Wednesday, Chameleon Tunisian Crochet, Day flowers and gifts, music. Cake May 6, Friday, May 8, 9 a.m. Meet at Mississippi Valley Textile Museum, cutting at 10:00am. www.cpfm.ca the North Grenville Municipal Centre, Saturday, May 16, 1-3 p.m. Instructor: Carleton Place Orange Lodge contact Eva Francoeur 613-258-4487. Lynda Forgues. Contact Lynda 613-256- meets 3rd Tuesday of the month at 195 Sponsor: Health Unit. 9381 before May 10 to register. Industrial Ave at 8 p.m. Info: Kevin Kemptville and Area Walking Couple’s Sequence Dance Class, 613-253-5547. Group, Monday, May 11 Wednesday, Monday nights, 7-8 p.m. May 20 to Carpet Bowling for District 7A May 13, Friday, May 15, 9 a.m. Meet at June 24 at the Almonte Town Hall, 2nd Senior Games on Monday, May 11 at 1 the North Grenville Municipal Centre, floor, 14 Bridge St. Info/to register call pm at Waterside. Contact Ann Ecker at contact Eva Francoeur 613-258-4487. Wendy 613-623-0823. 613-253-1359 Sponsor: Health Unit. Fun With Knitting at Mississippi Community Home SupportMay 8th and 9th, 7:30 p.m. and Valley Textile Museum, Saturday, May 9, Footcare Clinics on Tues & Thurs. For May 10th, 2:00 p.m. Kemptville Players 10 a.m.-12. Instructor: Patricia Sullivan. Appt. 613-253-0733. present “The 39 Steps -A Live Radio All materials included. Information/to Good Food for a Healthy Baby, Play” by Joe Landry, North Grenville register call Patricia 613-256-4648. every Thursday, 1-3 p.m. 30 Bennett Municipal Centre. Tickets at door, Mills’ Health & Wellness Program, Street. Info: 613-257-2779 ext 104 (or or 613-258-2051. Information, www. Strength & Balance/Chair Exercise. ext 100). kemptvilleplayers.ca Every Wednesday, weekly program, 2-3 Need to lose some weight, come MS Mother’s Day Carnation p.m. Mills Boardroom, 67 Industrial and join us at TOPS (Take Off Pounds Campaign, 39th annual, Thur-Sat, May Dr. Transportation available. Info/ Sensibly), a non-profit weight loss 7-9, purchase carnations in Kemptville registration Jan Watson 613-256-1031 support group. Monday evenings (6:30- at Royal Bank, Scotiabank, Canadia ext 39. 8pm), Legion, 177 George St., Carleton Tire, Independent Grocer, Foodtown Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Place. Info: Nancy 613-257-5732. Groceries, TD Canada Trust, Post General Diners Lunch, Tuesday, May Parents and Children’s Group every Office, LCBO. 12, at the Mills’ Office, 67 Industrial Monday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. 30 Bennett North Grenville Toastmasters meet Drive. Call Home Support 613-256- Street. Info: 613-257-2779 ext 100 (or 1st, 3rd Thursday of every month at 4700 to reserve. ext 101). O’Farrell Financial Services, Boardroom Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Rotary Club of Carleton Place & (292 County Rd 44) start time 7 p.m. Music & Memories, Lunch. Tuesday Mississippi Mills meet every Monday Learn communication and leadership May 19, Entertainment provided. evening at 6:15 at Slackonis, Mill St. skills. Program Info: Home Support office 613- (Carleton Place). Info: Louise 613-253South Branch Elementary School 256-4700 or Jean Perry 613-256-3296. 2602. Plant & Bake Sale. Rain or Shine, May Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Rummage/Garage Sale, Zion 9th, 9 a.m.-Noon, 2649 Concession Pakenham Tulip Festival Trip and lunch Memorial United Church, 37 Franklin Rd. Funds raised support South Branch out. Monday, May 11, Space is limited. St., Friday, May 8, 9-5; Saturday, May school’s educational programs and Call Home Support to book your seat on 9, 9-noon. activities. Everyone welcome! the bus 613-256-4700. Shuffleboard at the Carleton Place Mills’ Home Support, Almonte Curling Club on Wed. May 20 at 9 Tulip Festival Trip and lunch out. am for the District 7A Senior Games. LANARK Thursday, May 14, Space is limited. Call Catered lunch. Call Marilyn at 256Home Support to book your seat on the 3130 for info. bus 613-256-4700. Shuffleboard for District 7A Senior Craft Circle Thursday, May 7 Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Games at 9 am at the Carleton Place from 1-3pm Bring along your project Wednesday Night Cafe, May 13, held Curling Club on Wednesday, May 20. and chat. Lanark Learning Centre, 67 at Almonte Presbyterian Church. Contact Marilyn Snedden at 613-256- George Street, Lanark 613-259-2207 Entertainment provided by the 3130 Euchre, every Thursday, 1:00 p.m. “Dynamic Duo”. Please call 613-256Legion Hall. Sponsor: Ladies Auxiliary. 4700 to reserve. Lunch. Prizes. Mills’ Home Support, Lunch OPEN HOUSE Saturday, May 9 KEMPTVILLE Bunch, Thursday, May 21 at the Mills’ 11-3pm. Art show, Student and Course office, 67 Industrial Dr. Transportation. Displays, Spinning demo with Susan Alzheimer Society- Dementia Berlin 1:30pm. Lanark Learning Centre, Special guest speaker: Constable Sean Trahan, “Fraud & Seniors”. Call Home Education Series, Community Support 67 George street, 613-259-2207 May 15, 1-3pm Kemptville & District Support to reserve 613-256-4700. Women’s Coffee Break, Wednesday, Mills’ Home Support, Lunch Home Support, 215 Sanders St, Ste 101, May 6, 10-12, Lanark Learning Centre.

67 George Street. Call Melanie 613- 267-5305. 259-5495 every second week. Community Dinner, Saturday, May 16, 4:30-6 p.m., at St Paul’s United Church, 25 Gore St West (corner of Gore and D’Arcy St). Meat loaf, mashed MERRICKVILLE potatoes. Community Dinner, Saturday, May 6th Annual Merrickville Eco- 9, 4:30-6 p.m., at St James Anglican Fair May 9, 10-3 p.m., Merrickville Church, 12 Harvey St (corner Harvey Community Centre 106 Read St. 30 and Drummond). Roast pork, roasted vendors, kid’s activities, door prizes and potatoes. enjoy great snacks from PJ’s Pantry. Info: Euchre, every Tuesday, 1 p.m. at merrickvillegoesgreen@gmail.com McMartin House, open to all adults, Book Sale- May 8, 9, 15, 16, and info: (613)267-5531. 18 (Holiday Monday). Fridays 12-8; Film Night International Perth is Saturdays 9-4; Holiday Monday 10-4. showing the multi-award winner Still Merrickville United Church, Annual Alice, Wednesday May 20, 2 pm, 4:30 Giant Book Sale. Bring your book bag. pm and 7 pm, at the Full Circle Theatre, Information 269-3650. Craig Street. Info: 613-267-1224. Introductory Talk, Thursday, May MS Mother’s Day Carnation 21, 7-9 p.m. The Transcendental Campaign, 39th annual, Thur-Sat, Meditation Program. Merrickville May 7-9, purchase carnations in Community Health Centre Meeting Perth at Royal Bank, Bank of Nova Room, 354 Read St. Information 613- Scotia, Brownlees Metro, Barnabes 269-2967. Independent, LCBO, Giant Tiger. Merrickville Legion, Hilltop Manor All proceeds for MS clients and MS Fundraiser Spaghetti Dinner, May 14. research. Merrickville Legion, horseshoes Parents and Children’s Group, start at 7pm, May 13. every Tuesday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at St Merrickville Legion, horseshoes James Church (Beckwith and Harvey). start at 7pm, May 20. Info: 613-257-2779 ext 110 (or ext Merrickville Legion, Lion’s 100). Campground potluck lunch, May 18. Parrot Heads of Perth will be Merrickville Legion, open May 16, collecting gently used shoes in support 12-4 p.m. of Soles4Souls outside Perth Giant Merrickville Legion, open May 9, Tiger, Saturday, May 9, 9 am-1 pm. 12-4 p.m. Info: 613-264-1510 or www.phop.ca Merrickville Legion, Private Perth Old Tyme Fiddler’s Dance, Reception May 9, 4 p.m. - close. Classic Country Music, Perth Legion MS Mother’s Day Carnation Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. May 8. Info: 613Campaign, 39th annual, On Thur- 259-2569 or 613-283-8703. Sat, May 7-9, purchase carnations Perth Stamp Club: Meeting in Merrickville at Royal Bank, & Wednesday, May 13, 7:30 pm. at streetsales. All proceeds for MS clients McMartin House, 125 Gore St. For info. and MS research call Phil Warrington 613-264-0724. Perth Tay Seniors Meeting. Lions Hall. Wednesday, May 13. 12 noon. 613-267-1422 PAKENHAM Prestonvale Cemetery Annual Meeting, Tuesday, May 12, at 7 pm. Euchre Night Cedar Hill Township Hall, Drummond Centre. All Schoolhouse Saturday May 9th 7:30 plot holders welcome. pm. Everyone welcome, 270 Cedar Hill Rideau Trail Association, Murphy’s Road. Prizes, light lunch. Hosted by Point, Sat., May 9, Level 2, 10km, Friends of Cedar Hill Schoolhouse. 8:45am meet at Conlon Farm, Leader: Pakenham Curling Club, Summer Susan Samila 613-264-1196. Market from May 24 to Sept 27 @ 172 Riverview Seniors: Tuesday, May Jessie St. 9:00 -2:00 pm each Sunday. 12, Noon: “surprise” lunch. Meeting to Vendors Welcome. Contact Brenda @ follow. Perth Upon Tay, #Br 244. 613-256-4418 for info. RTA Central Club, Saturday, May Senior Fitness Classes: Every 16, Cataraqui Trail Hike #3, Level 2, Monday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. at 11.4 km. We will follow the Trail from Stewart Community Centre. Info: 613- Portland to where it crosses Highway 15, 256-8339. south of Crosby. Meet at 8:45 Conlon Farm, Perth for a 9 a.m. departure. Leaders: Howard and Mary Robinson, 613-256-0817 PERTH Saturday Jamboree. Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 244, 26 Beckwith Street Adult Bereavement group, East. May 9, from 2:00-6:00 pm. Regular Wednesday, May 13, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Saturday Jamboree with Harry Adrain Community Home Support, 40 & Friends. Open mic, and everyone is Sunset Blvd. Contact: 613-267-6400 welcome. rebeccab@chslc.ca Blood Donor Clinic, Civitan Club of Perth, Monday, May 11, 1-7 p.m. RURAL Bridge, Perth Duplicate Bridge Club meets 7:00 p.m., Thursdays, May 14, 21, 28, at Perth Civitan Club. For See RURAL page 28 partnership contact Bert Picard 613-

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RURAL Everyone Welcome! Hilltop Jamboree, Sunday, May 10 McDonald’s Corners Agricultural Hall. Doors open noon. Supper 5 p.m. Music starts at 1 p.m. Karate and Cardio-Kickboxing in Port Elmsley. Karate- Wednesday and Friday evenings. KickboxingThursday evenings. Visit www. portelmsley-karate.com or call 613264-9063. Mother’s Day Supper, May 9, :30 p.m. Anglican Church Hall, Frankville. Ham, scalloped potatoes, baked beans, salads, pie. Advance tickets call 613-284-0307. New Horizon meeting Burritts Rapids Community Hall: Paul South Photographer will bring us Canadian Wilderness, May 13, 2:00 pm, non members welcome New Horizon meeting Burritts Rapids Community Hall, May 13, 2:00 pm, Paul South Photographer will bring us “Canadian Wilderness: photographs and videos” tea/coffee, treats and conversation to follow: non members welcome. Pancake Breakfast with local maple syrup & sausages; yard sale & bake sale, Saturday, May 9, 8-noon, Clayton Community Hall. Proceeds to Canadian Cancer Society. Ray & Kathy 613-256-9010. Shopping bus trip. Every 2nd Tuesday of the month (May 12). Leaving Portland Community Hall, 9 a.m. Info./location 613-272-2676. Snow Road Snowmobile Club Annual General Meeting, May 8, 7:30 pm at Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Road. Everyone welcome. Spring Craft Show, McDonald’s Corners Agricultural Hall, May 16, 10-3. Contact Patti-Jo Wilson 613278-1501 or pjdavid31@hotmail.com Lunch available. St Alban’s Anglican Church Euchre & Luncheon, Thursday, May 7, noon, at Maberly Community Hall. Support Group for individuals whose lives have been affected by mental health issues or trauma. Wednesdays, 1-3pm in the library, Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1817 Richardson Side Road (at Huntmar), Carp The Friends of the Library for Rideau Lakes Township are hosting a New to You sale of clothing, purses, and shoes. Saturday, May 9, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. South Elmsley Community hall. The Rideau Lakes Horticultural Society, Annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 16, 9 to 11am, Delta Agricultural Hall, 110 Mill Creek Drive , Delta. To Celebrate Wild Bird Day, Saturday May 9, Saunders Country Critters, first 200 Children to bring a bag of bird feed to the Zoo admitted free of charge, as well as Nature Canada’s Junior Birder Journal. 1058 Cty. Rd. 44, Oxford Station. Info 613258-1108.

SMITHS FALLS 31st Annual Flea Market of amateur radio equipment; Saturday, May 9th, 9:00am to noon. Smiths Falls Curling & Squash Club. Sponsor; Rideau Lakes Amateur Radio Club. Civitan Bingo every Tuesday, Smiths Falls Civitan Hall. Start 7 p.m. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Canteen available. Proceeds to help fund charity and community projects. “Cruise In”, Thursday, May 14 to September 10, 6-8 p.m. at Wal-Mart, 114 Lombard Street. Grande Finale Saturday, September 12, 1-3. Info: Don Bates 613-264-8218 or 613-4641095. Duplicate Bridge every Tuesday Afternoons, Legion Br. 95, 7 Main St. E., noon Lancaster Hall, 613-2832690. Duplicate Bridge, Tuesday, May 12, Legion, starting at 1 p.m. Partnership Janet Sparks 613-283-1957. EA- Emotions Anonymous- 12step organization working toward recovery from emotional difficulties (marriage, children, grief, etc). Meetings (every Tuesday)- May 12, 7 p.m. Salvation Army Church (side door). (613)283-0960. Exercise lead by a Registered Kinesiologist every Monday and Thursday. Intermediate (moderate intensity) from 9:30-10:30, Beginner (low intensity) from 10:45-11:45. Call 613-284-2558, ext. 312, to arrange for your personal assessment before starting this program. Fish & Chips, every second Friday May 1 & 15 & May 29, 4-7pm, Smiths Falls Legion, Canadian Room. Gentle Exercise at Rideau Valley Diabetes Services, 9:30-10:30, every Wednesday. Work at your own pace, with a qualified Registered Nurse leading the group. Maintain or improve strength, cardio and balance. Call 613-284-2558 for more info. Good Food for a Healthy Baby, every Tuesday, 1-3 p.m. at the CHC, 2 Gould Street. Info: 613-257-2779 ext 104 (or ext 100). Jamboree Sunday, May 17 & May 31, music 1-6:30pm, dinner 5pm, Legion Br. 95, 7 Main St. E., 613283-2690.

Mother’s Day Spaghetti Dinner & Children’s Art Sale, Sunday May 10, 5:00pm. Port Elmsley Community Hall 120 Station Road, All proceeds go to a new play structure at North Elmsley Public School. More info: 613-267-1371 or search North Elmsley on www.fundrazr.com MS Mother’s Day Carnation Campaign, 39th annual, ThurSat, May 7-9, purchase carnations in Smiths Falls at Royal Bank, Scotiabank, TD Canada Trust. All proceeds for MS clients and MS research. Parents and Children’s Group, every Thursday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the

First Baptist Church (73 Beckwith St N) Info: 613-283-9307 (or 613-2572779 ext 100). Smiths Falls Toastmasters. Wednesday evenings, Railway Museum 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Public speaking, leadership, personal and professional development. Volunteer Search, Wednesday, May 13 1:00pm-6:00pm, Smiths Falls High School, Many representatives from area organizations looking for different types of volunteers, folks interested in getting involved in everything from search and rescue to the theatre, from health organizations to LAWS. Nancy 613-800-1938.

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4 Hand Euchre Friday, May 15, 7:30 p.m., Pierces Corners Hall. Light lunch. All welcome. Info: 613-4891684 4 hand euchre, Wednesday, May 13, 7:00 p.m. Montague Seniors Hall, Rosedale. Good prizes, good food. (613)284-1074. 6 hand euchre. Every Friday. Starts the second Friday in May. Elgin Complex, 7:30 pm. Everyone welcome. Information call 613-2722227. 6 hand euchre, light lunch, every Saturday, 1 p.m. Montague & District Seniors Club, 658 Rosedale Rd S. 613-283-8482. All You Can Eat Spaghetti Fri., May 15, Royal Canadian Legion, Upper Rideau Branch #542, Westport. Everyone Welcome. 6 pm. Anglican Church Hall, Newbliss May 16, 9-12. Yard & Bake Sale. Info: 613-284-0307. Annual Bishop’s Mills Community Day, May 16, Community-wide yard sales, bake sale, silent auction, craft sale, displays and much more. Info: Victor 613-258-2115. Camp IAWAH Open House, Saturday, May 16, 10 am-4 pm. Come join us for the day! BBQ lunch served at 12:30 pm. For information, please contact IAWAH 613-273-5621 or visit Iawah.com Christ Church Ashton Fish Fry, Saturday May 9. Two seatings 5 and 6:30 p.m. Advance tickets at 613838-5167. Also at the door. Clayton Hall, Indoor/Outdoor Sale May 16, 8-5 p.m., tables available for rent, donations accepted to sell. Info: 613-256-1095 Proceeds to Clayton Hall. Dance, May 16, 8 pm-12 am, lunch 10:30 pm, Band: Red Rose, Lyndhurst Legion. Euchre, Friends Forever Seniors Club, ABC Hall, Bolingbroke, every Tuesday 7pm, May 5 - December 22, Refreshments available following the game. Free Gardening Workshop Thursday May 14, 6-8 pm. . Country Roads Community Health Centre, Portland. Master gardener Dave Alguire presents, “Keeping the Garden Going”. Call 613-272-2799 or email kearl@crchc.on.ca to register. Fun and Fitness, Mondays, 9:3010:30 a.m., Watson’s Corners Hall. Info: Kara 613-259-2182. Fundraising pancake breakfast on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10, 9 to 12. Ompah Community Center, cooked by the fire fighters. General Meeting, 2nd Thursday at 7 p.m. Montague Forget-Me-Not Seniors. Info: 613-283-8482. Guthrie United Church Garage Sale, May 9, 9 to 1 pm. Will proceed rain or shine! Hamburger Fridays, every week 12-2 pm Royal Canadian Legion Upper Rideau Branch #542, Westport.

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Left, Smiths Falls Mayor Shawn Pankow and Montague Township Reeve Bill Dobson cut the ribbon to officially open Excelerator on May 1 at the Gallipeau Centre in Smiths Falls. The building will help primarily support home-based businesses, new businesses and entrepreneurs. Current businesses in the building include prototypeD Team Inc., PLP Technologies, and Creative Relations Event Planning. By the end of May, WonTon Crunch will have their own facility in the building as well. Above, executive director of Valley Heartland Community Futures Development Corporation and one of the head organizers of the new Excelerator building, Susan Fournier, also spoke during the grand opening of the building.

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A celebration of the life of John Muir on Blueberry Mountain May 10 • Allowed our fears to interfere with opportunities to follow our dreams? • Worried that we may come to the end of our days and realize we have never really lived? • Struggled with conflicts between love of material things and the things that nourish our souls – with living vibrantly in the world without succumbing to it. • Wondered how to balance preserving the beauty and healing forces of nature and the utilitarian need to use nature`s resources to accommodate an ever growing population. John Muir faced these issues and more – head on. What makes Muir such a powerful influence was his ability to combine science and his intellectual giftedness with an unsurpassed deep, extended immersion in nature experiences. The synergy between the intellect, the emotional, and spiritual perspectives arising out of these experiences made for a profound authentic voice, rarely encountered. Blueberry Mountain is located near Flower Station in Lanark Highlands. Directions are available on the mmlt.ca website. Registration is at 9:30 a.m. and the nature walk starts sharply at 10 a.m. ‘John Muir’ will appear at 11:15 a.m. at the top of Blueberry Mountain, weather

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The Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust (MMLT) is hosting its annual Spring Walk to Blueberry Mountain on May 10. We take delight and count it a privilege to dedicate this year’s walk to John Muir, considered by many to be the foremost naturalist of the past century. This year marks the 100th anniversary of his death. His life story continues to inspire and he has become the unofficial patron to cliffLAND. Come and hear some of his stories about how his nature experiences became so internalized into the fabric of his personality that when he spoke many felt he was the voice of nature. Though he was far ahead of his own time, his voice is still in the forefront, calling us to greater aspirations, greater dreams. You may be surprised how directly he speaks to today`s societal issues and to our individual and personal challenges. The issues may appear very different but at the most fundamental core level of the human condition nothing has changed. Who of us have never: • Felt depressed, anxious, had unresolved anger, or feared losing control of our life? • Felt that our work and personal life entrapped us into a web of artificiality, devoid of authentic purpose or meaning?


1965 Pontiac Parisienne coupe with same owner since 1968 Terry White of Beamsville, Ontario, writes: “Hi, Bill: In 1965 I fell in love with the 1965 Pontiac GTO. I graduated with a Grade 12 Diploma in Auto Mechanics and started my apprenticeship. By 1968, I was spending my extra money on tools and my future wife Liz of the next 43 years starting in 1972. “Then Uncle Dave, who dealt with York Street Hardware in Hamilton, said he found a 1965 Pontiac GTO for sale for $1500.00. We went to York Hardware and saw a burgundy 2-door hardtop with 28,000 miles, bucket seats, black vinyl roof, and 327 4-barrel. But it wasn’t a GTO. It was a 1965 Pontiac Parisienne Custom Sport and I fell in love with it. I bought it and drove it with pride for the next 12 years. “In ’72, it became the wedding car for myself and a lot of buddies during the ‘70s. By 1979 (last licensed sticker)

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When to decide it’s the right time to finally retire your ride With a couple of weeks of beautiful spring weather to boost our spirits, more than a few of us are feeling the seasonal pull towards automotive dealership lots in full bloom with shining chrome and hot wheels. But many others prefer to stick with their current ride out of comfort, sentimentality, and the fear of new vehicle loan or lease payments. The average age of a Canadian vehicle is now pegged at over nine years. But when is it time to pull the plug and plates off of the daily driver, and what are the telltale signs of age you shouldn’t ignore. No automaker will publicly state what lifespan they design their vehicles to endure. And with the extremely wide variety of vehicles available in our market, from the entry-level subcompact to the ultra-exotic dream-car, it’s hard to pick an accurate time or mileage limit out of the air. And as each vehicle is owned by a very unique driver with unique habits of maintenance or auto-abuse, similar makes and models can enjoy very different lifestyles and dates of admission into that eternal salvage yard in the sky. But no matter how fastidious or abusive we might be

about car repairs, nor how many thousands we spend, Canadian roads and weather are the great equalizers. As I mentioned before in these columns, one carmaker was once upfront enough to me to admit that they engineered, designed, and built their vehicles to a 10-year/250,000 km life expectancy. This was a mainstream manufacturer, which consistently occupies one of the top five sales spots in North America every year. But long before these milestones, we should be inspecting and getting some advice on critical areas of our autos. If your wheels are driven 12 months of the year and get to enjoy the best of our winters, then around the five year mark you will want to have certain areas inspected for rust (in addition to regular maintenance). Often times attentive lubebay techs will pay attention to the undercarriage of older vehicles they service and bring any issues to the attention of the driver. But you can’t really rely on a simple oil change service to catch the subtleties of the corrosion process with its gradual efforts to return our transportation investments to the ground. It’s just as important to have

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a full bi-annual comprehensive check up by a qualified tech. They will look for such things as rusting brake and fuel lines for example; a topic that received recent attention from the U.S. National Highway Safety and Traffic Administration (NHTSA). In a public release bulletin earlier this year, NHTSA urged all older vehicle owners to have a complete undercarriage desalination wash done every spring after the winter road-salt season has ended (the undercarriage spray at most automated cars washes do this job well). It seems that NHTSA just figured out what many Canadians have known for years; that soft spongy brake pedal and dash warning lights are giving the heads up that some immediate attention is needed. But rusted and leaking brake lines aren’t the only effect of more than a few winter’s driving. Suspension and exhaust components as well as fuel tanks

and their retaining straps and floor and body panels can also be ravaged by our love of roadsalt. Some of these concerns can be found with visual checks and some require a little more invasive procedures such as removing fender liners and under-body shields. Often times a metal panel or frame-rail will look perfectly normal but will bend or dent with relatively light taps of a hammer indicating that rust is starting to take its toll. A large source of metal on any make or model of car can be particularly expensive to deal with as the vehicle ages and can provide a dizzying array of symptoms; that would be the copper wiring. As copper wiring corrodes, due to exposure to wet salty environments, it turns to powder. Exposed connectors and even well protected ones can exhibit this and the symptoms can range from check engine lights to

failed electrical systems, to nostart conditions. While there are too many electrical connectors and wiring harnesses in a modern vehicle to be able to inspect in a reasonable period of time, a qualified and experienced tech can examine the most vulnerable and the most common points of failure. As there is very little preventative maintenance that can be performed to prevent electrical system corrosion failure, it’s pretty much a fix-it-when-itbreaks type of approach. One of the clear indicators that it’s time to replace your ride unfortunately only comes with a major breakdown. When you’re faced with a major repair that will cost an amount equal to or greater than the current wholesale value of the vehicle, it’s time to stop and consider your options. If the repair history of your vehicle has been good and it’s structurally sound and a general inspection doesn’t reveal any fu-

ture headaches, you may be well advised to go ahead and bite the bullet. But it’s still a roll of the dice with an older vehicle. Consider the benefits along with the costs of a replacement vehicle. Better fuel mileage, safer protection systems, and lower maintenance costs at the beginning, may make a financial picture that sees you behind the wheel of a something new(er). If you have any questions, opinions, or stories on anything automotive please drop me a line, [By email to emc@perfprint.ca or directly to bjoeturner@hotmail.com listing ‘Question for the Car Counsellor’ in the subject line or by post to Record News Communications, 65 Lorne St., P.O. Box 158, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4T1]. When using regular mail, please supply a phone number if you seek direct contact (due to volume, I can’t always promise replies). Yours in service Brian Turner

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Sunny skies shone down on the annual Hike for Hospice in Perth Sunday, May 3. Participants gathered at the Crystal Palace for a barbecue, silent auction and live entertainment prior to setting out on the 2km walk around Perth. The hike marks the beginning of Hospice Palliative Care Week in Canada and the funds raised during the event will go towards Community Home Support – Lanark County’s hospice palliative care services. Lioness Club of Perth gave Community Home Support – Lanark County (CHSLC) a little boost with a $2,000 donation. At right, from left: Lioness Josie Roberts, CHSLC board member John Baarda, Lioness Arlyn McMillan and CHSLC co-ordinator of hospice palliative care services, Rebecca Bowie.

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Mason Stewart will be six soon – three days following his parents’ annual hoedown for spinal muscular atrophy, a disease the young boy was diagnosed with in 2011. It’s happening May 9. In the past three years, Jenna and Eddie Stewart have opened their Little Rock Farm on Buttermilk Hill Road, Perth, for an annual fundraiser. Last year, $29,000 was raised for Families of SMA Canada. They have raised close to $70,000 so far. “We are getting closer to a cure,” Jenna says. “There are treatments, but they are not FDA approved yet. Just this year alone, there have been 25 people die of SMA… since January.” On May 9, the Stewarts will host a country dinner and barn dance with live entertainment featuring Wade Foster, Brea Lawrenson, Henry Norwood, Andy Bowes and Ed Bowes, Arlene Quinn and the Burnside Sisters. “We have an incredible lineup this year,” Jenna says. “It’s going to be great. We have a team of 11 volunteers who have been meeting every two weeks to organize this event. I can’t believe how generous and supportive everyone has been. It still overwhelms me.” The event will kick off with registration for a walk-a-thon at 1 p.m. at the cabin located at 467 Buttermilk Hill Road. Then participants will start the walk at 2 p.m. The country dinner later that afternoon will feature a hip of beef and pork on the barbecue, and baked potatoes for a $10 fee, which will be served from 5 to 7 p.m.

A silent auction of generous items (like spa packages, golf, restaurant vouchers, home décor, etc.) from 1 to 7 p.m. will be available to bid. Raffles and door prizes are also filling the barn at Little Rock Farm. New this year will be a kids’ area featuring carnival games and pony rides and face painting. There have been events for children in the past, but this year, they will have their own zone. A popcorn machine on offer from Century 21 will have free popcorn for guests. Surprise bags are also going to be available. How’s Mason? Young Mason has been getting along well, according to Jenna. “He’s doing really great,” she says. “He’s still mobile. We may get him a scooter for longer travels.” He’s doing well at school, and “is a super star there,” she says with a laugh. “Although he was devastated that the Sens lost (to Montreal in the NHL playoffs) the other night and was yelling at the TV.” Jenna says Mason’s doctors are “always surprised by him” and the strength he is showing upon visits. “Sometimes he’s in leg braces at night,” but that’s just to help stretch out his heel tendons, she says. “His teacher says he stays positive at school and he always finds a way – his way – to get things done. He makes it work,” Jenna says. Mason enjoys horseback riding and wants to get into karting at the Lombardy track – but not until he turns seven.

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THANK YOU FROM THE PERTH FIRE DEPARTMENT:

The Perth Fire Department would like to thank the following people and businesses for helping us out at the “Mighty Machines” display at Maplefest on April 25th. Over 300 kids left with smiles on their faces after they crawled in, under and over the machinery! • • • • • • • • •

Perth Outfitters, Construction Division - Ian Pearson Tackaberry Sand and Stone - Al McMunn and Billy Allan CBM Canada Building Materials Ltd. - Dave Dixon Arnott Bros. Construction - Mike Crain Oakes’ Towing - Andy and Jennie Kelford Town of Perth - Environmental Services staff Drummond/North Elmsley Township - Scott Cameron and Russell Riddell Drummond/North Elmsley/Tay Valley Fire Fighters Perth Fire Fighters

Winners of the bicycles, courtesy of the Perth Fire Fighters’ Association, were Connor Nelson and Alyssa Barber.

SPRING FIRE SAFETY TIPS:

The Perth Fire Department reminds you of these important spring fire safety tips. • Check with your local Fire Department or municipality for open burning and camp fire regulations. Permits are required for regulated camp fires in town. • Barbecues: Before lighting up, check for nests, check rubber gas hoses for rips and tears. Use a soap and water mixture to check for leaks on all connections. Stay with your barbecue when it’s lit and keep it away from vinyl or wood siding, railings, Hydro and gas meters. • Spring is a good time to vacuum out your dryer vent, in and around the lint screen. Pull your fridge out from the wall and vacuum around the compressor area. Have a qualified HVAC contractor check and clean your central air conditioners before turning them on for the summer. Use heavy duty extension cords rated for window type air conditioners. • Smoke detectors are required on all levels of your home. Carbon Monoxide detectors are required outside all of your sleeping areas. • Fireworks must be used in a safe manner. Some municipalities have Bylaws regulating fireworks, including the Town of Perth; fireworks are not permitted to be set off in town. • Make sure your house number is visible from the street. Emergency responders can’t help you if they can’t find you. Call the Perth Fire Department at 613-267-5574 for more information.

Now that spring is upon us, residents may want to eliminate some clutter or clean up their lawns and homes. The Town of Perth would like to remind you that leaf and yard waste may be brought to the Landfill Site at 666 Wildlife Road free of charge during working hours (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, as well as Saturdays from 8 until 12 noon). Town of Perth residents may also bring household hazardous waste to the Carleton Place Hazardous Waste Depot, 128 Patterson Crescent, on Saturdays from 8am until 12:00 noon, beginning Victoria Day weekend (May 16th) until Labour Day weekend (September 5th). E-waste (in the form of computers, laptops, printers, cell phones and other devices) is now being accepted free-of-charge by YAK (Youth Action Kommittee) at 1 Sherbrooke Street, East in Perth. Hours are Monday to Friday from 2pm to 7pm. For more information contact YAK at 613-2678381.

SMALL BUSINESS ADVISORY CENTRE: MAY 2015 APPOINTMENTS

Perth’s Economic Development Department and the Small Business Advisory Centre have joined forces to assist new entrepreneurs and existing business owners in the community. Once a month Cindy James, Manager of the Small Business Advisory Centre for Lanark County, will visit Perth Town Hall. Ms. James will be taking appointments with budding entrepreneurs as well as established business owners, offering information on business topics such as registering a business, developing a business plan, marketing, financing, HST regulations and much more. The next available date for appointments is Wednesday, May 13th, 2015, between 9:00am and 12:00 Noon in the Kent Room at Perth Town Hall. Interested parties can make an appointment by contacting Shannon McLellan at the Small Business Advisory Centre: 613-283-7002 Ext. 109.

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES SEEKS RFP:

The Town of Perth is seeking proposals from qualified respondents for the provision of Lagoon Sludge Removal services. Sealed bids must be submitted in envelopes clearly marked RFP No. ES-2015-10. Deliver to: (and have delivery acknowledged) Town of Perth 80 Gore Street East Perth, ON K7H 1H9 Attn: Grant Machan, Director of Environmental Services Proposals are due by 11:00am local time on Thursday, May 21st, 2015. Please contact Grant Machan at 613-267-3311 Ext. 2233 for a copy of the RFP or visit the Town’s website at www.perth.ca for more details.

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www.perth.ca EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The Director of Community Services is responsible for the leadership and general management of the Community Services Department, reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). Major responsibilities include: coordinating the day-to-day administration of the department (museum, tourism, heritage, economic development, parks and recreation). As the ideal candidate, you will hold a university degree or equivalent, minimum 8 years management level experience, superior analytical, financial management and strategic skills. You enjoy and excel at working with a broad range of stakeholders and possess a working knowledge of the legislation relating to municipal government. You have demonstrated that you can efficiently and effectively manage the physical, human and financial resources of a department in the municipal, public or corporate sector.

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For more details regarding this position, you may review the job description under Employment Opportunities on the Town’s website at: www.perth.ca. If you are interested in this exciting leadership opportunity please apply in confidence no later than 4:30pm on or before Friday, May 15th, 2015 to: Selection Committee c/o Mr. John deRosenroll, Chief Administrative Officer The Corporation of the Town of Perth, 80 Gore Street, East, Perth, ON, K7H 1H9 E-mail: jderosenroll@perth.ca

The afternoon will feature enjoyable and familiar four-part harmonies of Broadway, Jazz and Popular Music.

The personal information submitted is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and is protected under the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The Town of Perth will provide accommodation for individuals with accessibility needs. The Town of Perth wishes to thank all applicants and advises that only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Voices in Harmony are a mixed-voice community choir of approximately 60 singers

SPRING HYDRANT FLUSHING: Commencing the week of May 4th to 8th, 2015, the Town of Perth will conduct spring fire hydrant flushing. Fluctuations in water colour and pressure may result but will only be temporary. Please direct your enquiries at any time to 613-267-1072.

OPP PROVIDE DROP-OFF DEPOT FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUGS: A special depot for disposing of old or unused prescription drugs will be hosted by the Lanark County OPP at the detachment office, 75 Dufferin Street in Perth on Saturday May 9th between 10am and 3pm. For more details contact www.oacp.ca

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Saturday, May 9th, 2015 2:30 to 4:30 pm St James Anglican Church 12 Harvey Street, Perth, ON Admission $10.00 Tickets are available in advance from Perth Tourism in the Matheson House 11 Gore Street or admission can be paid at the door on the day of the event For more information call 613-267-1947 or visit voicesinharmony.ca

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: Exterior Building Envelope Repair to Make Weather Tight and the Demolition and Disposal of Materials from an Accessory Structure The Town of Perth is seeking proposals from qualified contractors for Exterior Building Envelope Repair to Make Weather Tight and the Demolition and Disposal of Materials from an Accessory Structure at 121 Drummond Street, East, in the Town of Perth. Interested contractors must submit their proposals in sealed envelopes marked 121 Drummond Street East Proposal to Julia Conklin, Chief Building Official, no later than Friday, May 22nd, 2015 at 2:00pm A copy of the RFP is available at Town Hall, 80 Gore Street East, Perth, ON or by contacting 613-267-3311 Ext. 2232. Connected to Your Community - P3 - Thursday, May 7, 2015

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The Stewarts are looking forward to the event on May 9 and are appreciative of the support of the community – not only the local businesses for making things happen with the amazing prizes and donated items, but they are also appreciative of their organizing committee, not to mention their friend, Hugh Colton for his efforts This year, the Stewarts will be presenting two $500 bursaries in name of Mason’s friend, David Onion, who died earlier this year. Jenna works with David’s wife, Bev at the hospital in Perth. “We have always given bursaries out, but this year we decided to name it the David Onion bursary to recognize a man who just loved Mason – and Mason loved him.” Last year, some 350 people came out for the event. They are expecting even more this year. For more information, please visit the Facebook page, Cure SMA at Little Rock Farm. Desmond Devoy/METROLAND

Above, Erin Harrison, Ontario director of the Canadian Labour Congress, spoke at the Day of Remembrance for workers killed on the job, at the workers’ memorial in the Tay Basin, as Herve Cavanagh, president of OPSEU local 466, looks on.

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Above, Keitha Harris, management co-chair of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital’s safety committee, lays flowers in memory of workers killed on the job during the Day of Remembrance ceremonies at the workers’ memorial in the Tay Basin on April 28.

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“we commemorate those workers” and that “this is a day that is very, very near and dear to our hearts. It is a day where many of our labour councils…

think of those workers.” While the workers may be close to their hearts, of equal importance is a desire to make sure that other workers do not join their ranks, by advocating for “safe and healthy workplaces.” As for the 900 workers who never

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returned home, “that’s just what was reported. We know that the number is actually quite higher,” said Harrison, who again chided the federal government. “They claim to be tough on crime, but they are not tough on employers,” who

break health and safety laws, she said. “We will be here again next year,” said Herve Cavanagh, president of OPSEU local 466. “We think about terrorism and being safe in the world. (But) we forget about safety at work.”

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against the deal. The final offer from the town to its unionized members was made on April 22, and will see 2.1 per cent pay raises for the next three years, with the first year being retroactive to this past Jan. 1, according to Mayor John Fenik. The union did not make a recommendation one way or the other to its members, as to whether to reject or accept the offer, though they did call the town’s offer “disappointing.” The last collective agreement between the town and its unionized workers expired on May 31, 2014, but talks on the new deal did not begin until after the Oct. 27 municipal elections.

Council proposes a $20 increase to the current curbside fee of $170. The additional revenues will be set aside in reserves to fund capital infrastructure for the Waste Management program. The levy for 2015 has increased 5.98% over 2014. Residents will see a separate tax rate on their tax notice for Police protection. The estimate for policing costs for 2015 is $910,000 under the new OPP Billing Model; an increase of $74,000 and a 2% tax increase. The remaining 3.98% is allocated to maintaining and investing in the Township’s aging infrastructure for the Public Work program.

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The amendment to the Tariff of Fees By-law includes the removal of the $7 tip fee currently charged for tires on rims at the landfill.

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Rush to ‘wow’ factor slides halted by council in order to study more accessible options desmond.devoy@metroland.com

The rush to replace the Perth pool’s water slide with two “wow” factor slides has come to an abrupt halt, and sober second thought, as council decided to look at other options. “What I realized after our meeting was that we were not even given other options,” said Coun. Jim Boldt, during the Perth town council meeting on Tuesday, April 28. He said that council voted on two slides, a tot slide, at a cost of $3,000, and a top-of-the-line “Vortex” slide, at a cost of $35,500, which he saw as staff saying to council: “Here’s what you’ve got. Do you want it or not?” He later added that “Why spend $38,000 when $20,000 would do?” Coun. Judy Brown said that she had spoken to community services director Shellee Evans, and found that “there are other options, slides for other prices.” Town residents had emailed councillors about their concerns that the new slides – and other areas of the pool – were not accessible to people with physical disabilities. “If you are genuinely going to make your pool more accessible, it would cost far more than that ($35,000),” said Brown. It would be more like $100,000, by her estimate. “If we were going to do it properly, we would have to spend far more money.” While the final price tag did give Coun. Ed McPherson a bit of sticker shock, he agreed

that “I wish it had had more options,” in terms of pricing. Coun. Jim Graff agreed that he too was beginning to wonder “if there are other options.” What started out as a conversation about slides, quickly grew into a debate about major townowned infrastructure. “I would love to know what the lifespan of the building is?” asked Graff. “That is not to say that we can’t invest in that building… but I would like more information.” While there is a cost-sharing agreement between neighbouring townships like Tay Valley, Drummond/North Elmsley, and Lanark Highlands, “we won’t be going back to the townships for any more money,” said Mayor John Fenik. “It is built into our system, on our dime. The building is as viable as long as we invest in it.” He chided his fellow councillors for the abrupt change in direction on the slide debate. “It makes us look indecisive,” said Fenik. “(It’s) three steps forward, and one step back. It is a very dangerous path to go down.” “That’s why we have first, second, third reading,” replied Boldt later in the meeting, though he hastened to add that “I do support adding more slides,” to replace the current, broken slide. Fenik promised that the Eastern Engineering Group Inc. in Brockville would be doing an analysis of future needs at the Perth pool

facility at the intersection of Wilson Street and Sunset Boulevard, sometime this year. “I totally support bringing people in,” said Deputy Mayor John Gemmell. “What can we do to an aging building? Let us have a look at it.” For Coun. Riq Turner, there is one aspect of the pool that does not need to await an engineering report: “We need to update the pool.” While the councillors debated, Fenik was heard to remark to town clerk Lauren Walton, “we probably won’t deal with this until September, the way this is going.” Further along in the meeting, Boldt returned to the bottom line of the slide project. During the budget process, “we ask every department to count pennies, and come in with a budget between zero and one per cent.” He equated the new slides to putting “thoroughly brand new, top-of-the-line tire on a car whose engine is dead. I’m all for putting money towards the pool, (but) we need options before we put $38,000 into a Cadillac slide.” A slide for $20,000, he said, “would get the same thrill,” to a child, and would not cost taxpayers as much. Boldt’s motion to defer the slide project was defeated 5-2, with only Boldt and Graff voting for it, and Fenik, McPherson, Brown, Gemmell, and Turner voting against.

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SOCCER REGiSTRATiON

SEALED TENDERS, on forms supplied by the Corporation of Tay Valley Township, will be received at the Municipal Office, at the address indicated below, until 1:00 p.m. local time, on Wednesday, May 20th, 2015. Tenders will be opened, in public, at the Municipal Office immediately following closing.

The Recreation Working Group would like to advise residents that registration for the 2015 Soccer season is open. Registration forms are available for pickup in person at the Municipal Office or can be downloaded from our website at www.tayvalleytwp.ca under the “Resident Services – Recreation” tab. Registration fees are $40.00

Tender packages may be picked up at the Municipal Office or downloaded from the Township website at www.tayvalleytwp.ca.

Soccer games are held on Monday evenings at the Glen Tay Public School from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Register now this program is filling up quickly!

For further information contact: Tay Valley Township Amanda Mabo, Clerk 217 Harper Road, Perth Ontario K7H 3C6

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After the recorded vote, Boldt said he had “grave concern” about the process, and that “our job is to go out and look at all sides.” However, Gemmell pointed out that when it came to Evans’ initial report, did council all support it? “Yes, all of us did,” Gemmell said. Chief administrative officer John deRosenroll reminded council that staff had been directed “to go out and get quotations for a slide with a ‘wow’ factor. We did not have a number associated with it.” Council then considered a motion to allow staff to look at costs of making the pool more accessible, as well as directing Evans to look at “a range of costs of slides.” Last month, Turner had raised the possibility of installing a family change room for the pool, and McPherson appeared to support this idea, noting that “it’s not that big of an issue to install a family washroom,” but Fenik cautioned that “I wonder if

we are putting the cart before the horse,” by not waiting for the engineer’s report to see the totality of what is needed in terms of upkeep and renovation at the pool. “Staff know what problems there are,” said Gemmell, with a dehumidifier and problems with the chlorination system being identified. Fenik later clarified that “just to be clear, we are not shutting down the pool.” While council had voted to continue on with a revised hunt for new slides, Boldt returned to the issue of affordability, and tied it in with the pool’s aging infrastructure. “This ‘If you build it, they will come,’ (mentality)…(means that) if more people come and use the pool because of these wonderful slides, there will be more people complaining about the pool’s washrooms,” and lack of family change room facilities, he said. After council voted unanimously to ask staff to make the pool more accessible, Fenik said, “I suggest we get out of the deep water and move on.”

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y mom is slowly reinventing herself. Physically, I mean. From the ground up. We say she is turning into the Bionic Woman. She’s quite a trooper. Back in March my mom started to have some trouble with her left foot. Actually, she’s been having trouble with that foot for about a kabillion years thanks to arthritis. My mom has always been athletic. In high school she was captain of a bunch of teams, including volleyball and basketball. She did track and field. I can’t even remember all the sports in which she excelled, partly because I am not particularly sporty so I have little retention capacity for such things. If my mom ever noted the lack of yearbook photos with me holding a ball in my lap and wondered where it all went awry, she never said. I like to think that I saved my parents from having to drive all over the countryside to various tournaments. Yay me! (Silver lining.) Fortunately Girlchild has picked up the reins and is proving to be the Token Family Athlete. It just skipped a generation, that’s all. Anyway, all those years of running and jumping and frolicking and having other people running and jumping and stomping down on her left foot eventually caught up with my mom, not to mention a career in nursing (lifting and standing) and general wear and tear. Arthritis kicked in. She had one knee replaced many years ago and then the other. No prob. She took it all in stride (pardon the pun). My mom is a superstar when it comes to physiotherapy. She works hard and does what she’s told because she knows it will lead to better mobility and sooner. Whenever she knows someone who is heading for some kind of joint-replacement surgery, her main piece of advice is to “do what the physiotherapists tell you to do.” The pesky foot gave her grief for years. There was one toe she threatened to chop off on more than one aching occasion. Then, in March, the foot upped the ante. Without getting too far into the gory details, let’s just say that horrid toe developed an infection that started creeping north. Tests showed major circulation problems in the entire foot. Things started to get pretty yucky. That toe? Not a problem anymore.

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Neither is the foot. My mom greeted the news of impending amputation with a “bring it on” attitude and since the surgery she has taken that positive attitude into physio and rehabilitation. She has been working hard and is determined that this will not slow her down. Now that the darned appendage is gone, she can sleep without pain. Sleep is a marvellous thing. We’ve been contemplating various suggestions about the nature of her prosthesis. Perhaps one of those blade-runner types? Something with purple sparkles? Multi-coloured? She even proposed a toilet plunger at one point, just to get things moving along. We would call her Pirate Nanny. She’s still a few weeks away from getting fitted for a prosthetic leg, but she’s working hard to close the gap between then and now. This is a challenge to overcome and she has a job to do in order to make it happen. She greets it with the sense of humour we have always known. I wouldn’t be surprised to see Mom shooting hoops with Girlchild this summer, in fact. I’m telling this story now because Mother’s Day is just around the corner and I want my mom to know that I am proud of her. She has taught me a lot – the hard skills like applying Witch Hazel to mosquito bites to take away the itch and that noodles mixed with cream of mushroom soup is one of the best and easiest comfort foods around. Then there are the soft skills – the lessons I learned by example – such as how being kind to people gets you a lot farther in life, and that a sense of humour makes pretty much everything a lot easier to bear, and that if you let people help you and you work hard, you’ll heal faster and do better. So thanks, Mom, for everything you have taught me and for being such a good role model. Oh – don’t feel that you need to have any other parts replaced, though, or you really will be bionic. Or maybe that’s not a bad thing….?

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Residents of the Carolina Retirement Suites in Perth celebrated the arrival of spring with a “Caribbean Day,” on Friday, April 17. Chuck Thompson is a lucky man indeed, to be served a cool Caribbean drink by a lovely lady, Chantale LeBreton.

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don’t like confrontation. That may seem a little odd to say, considering my chosen profession. But that’s just doing my job. I don’t seek confrontation there. It just comes with the territory. A recent trip to Huntsville, however, proved that sometimes you have to stand up and be counted – even if you weren’t entirely in the right. My wife and I brought our two little girls with us to a conference we were attending in the Muskoka region. We were put up in the swanky Deerhurst Resort in a beautiful valley, but, by Saturday, the conference had wrapped up. We worked until noon, and then had plans to head over to another hotel closer to downtown for another night’s stay. A chance to recharge our batteries before the long drive home with two small children, enjoy some pool time, poke around downtown. Nothing big. We arrived in the early afternoon to check in and off-load some of our things. I brought my eldest, Michaela in with me to check in. I had booked the room online through Expedia, but had forgotten to verify that we needed

DESMOND DEVOY Des Says a non-smoking room, because of my wife’s allergies and asthma. I was told that I was booked into a smoking room. I have been in smoking rooms before where I had not even noticed the smell of smoke. This may have partially been because my mother was a smoker so I didn’t notice it, but, also, some hotels are very well ventilated. I checked in anyway, went upstairs – and was unable to take more than three steps inside the room. It stank to high heaven of cigarette smoke. Every inch of carpet, every centimeter of drape, the bed sheets, you name it. I didn’t say anything – Michaela did. She blurted out that it smelled like the apartment of one of our relatives who smokes heavily. I turned right around and headed right back downstairs. There was no way my wife would last five minutes in this room.

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Now, I admit that I probably should have checked the room first. Now, I am not a business person. I did not attend business school. But I am a customer, and I also have a sense of when I am being jerked around, forget that the customer is always right. The manager said that, essentially, I was in the wrong since I had checked in, knowing that the room was a smoking room. She made me feel as though it was my fault. In fact, it may well have been, but I’m not sure it is good customer service to make the customer feel like something is their fault, and to make them feel like crap. And no, she added, there were no non-smoking rooms available, and if I had a problem with it, to call Expedia – which I did, right there in front of her. I got a lovely lady, who, though her English was not 100 per cent, was a delight to talk to – a welcome change from the front desk exchange. She apologized, first off, and then saw that there was indeed a non-smoking room available on her computer. She offered to change my reservation at no

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But as my father remembered, she went above and beyond with her duties. Working in the cafeteria of the Ford plant in Brampton, she took great pride in turning it around, putting out food the workers wanted, increasing sales substantially. She thrived on it, and I could see it in her face, the sense of accomplishment she felt from her job. It costs nothing to be kind. She always remembered that former Premier Bill Davis, a frequent Brampton golf club visitor, no matter what his politics, was always a classy gent with her, and treated her with the respect she seldom got from other patrons. For that, she always spoke well of him personally. Ironically, at the very conference we attended, the keynote speaker was author and motivational speaker Gus Takkale. I had the honour of introducing him on the first morning of the Ontario Electrical League’s annual meeting, and my wife and I took away a lot from it. Be positive, don’t hang around with negative people, and very, very importantly, let go of the past. Most importantly, whether it is dealing with customers, co-workers, or bosses, be prepared with solutions. Takkale said he does not allow his employees to present him with only problems. He needs to know the problem, certainly, for context, but he requires his workers to present him with three solutions. The power of positive thinking, indeed. So, yes, buyer beware. But neither do you have to be nasty about it either, because, as a customer, I can and will take my business elsewhere if I feel disrespected, and see you disrespecting others…and will make sure I never darken your doorway ever again.

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cost. She phoned the manager, who picked up her phone right in front of me…and then, after telling her fellow hospitality industry worker that, no, there were no non-smoking rooms available, and that there must have been a problem with Expedia’s computer system, promptly hung up on the woman not once, but twice. Outside, I apologized to the lady, who sounded a little rattled. She said, “No, sir, it is I who should be apologizing to you.” If the manager was putting me through this crap, that was one thing. But something snapped inside me, that she was putting this young woman through this. The Expedia lady was trying to keep the reservation at this hotel alive – and the manager seemed to be doing everything to undermine it. I told the Expedia lady that, after what the manager had put her through, I wanted to cancel my reservation. She did not seem surprised at all, and was most helpful in finding other hotels. One was in town, the EconoLodge, with no pool, the other was at a Travelodge in Bracebridge, about 25 minutes south – with a pool. The pool made the difference. We were booked in and, yes, we double checked that it was a non-smoking room. I thanked the young lady for her great customer service, returned the key to the irate manager, and turned the van south onto Highway 11. Once in Bracebridge, the Travelodge hotel manager’s daughter was most polite in booking me in. Her cheerful manner made up for the

fact that, yes, they had a pool, and yes it was heated…when it was open. Which it wasn’t, at that time. Uh-oh. But then, seeing the slumping look on my face, she jumped in to say that there was a great pool on the other side of town, in the same facility as her high school. There was a swim that very night – and, it being cottage country, the pool was top-of-theline! The kids had a blast with the warm pool, diving boards, large slide, kiddy pool, floaties – you name it, it had it. It was better than the pool in Huntsville would have been, and all for $8 for a family of four. And all thanks to some more good customer service from the manager’s daughter. (We made a point of letting her mother and father, Indian immigrants, know what an asset their daughter was.) We were where we needed to be that afternoon, we were in the wooded area behind the hotel. Michaela and Loughlin played on the nice play structure the family had erected. It was a hit and kept them entertained for what seemed like hours. The sun shone through the soaring trees around us on a delightful spring day. I could feel my late mother nearby. Like her mother before her, a cook and servant in a mansion in Dublin, owned by a banker, my mother worked as a waitress and cook when she arrived in Canada. She worked at a Brampton golf club and was frequently harassed. At other firms, her tips were stolen by a shifty manager. She was once groped by a drunken patron – and she responded by up-ending a large tray of food and drinks, much of it hot, right on top of the man. Served him right, pun intended.

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North Elmsley Knights are on a quest for a new play structure As you may know, the current play structure at North Elmsley Public School is about 20 years old. Over the past couple of years, as the structure has aged and deteriorated, parts have been removed little by little for the safety of the children. At this time only the kindergarten students can use the play structure due to its age and design. That is 15 per cent of the school’s population As you can imagine the other 85 per cent of children at the school would love to have a play structure. So, the North Elmsley Public School parent council is now actively fundraising to purchase a new play structure. There is extensive research and evidence to support that these structures play a vital role in child development. Children need physical challenges such as climbing, sliding, balancing, jumping and running. The process of testing their skills, socializing with other children, and playing creatively is important to children’s emotional and physical wellbeing. It not only makes them physically stronger but builds their self-esteem and makes them less susceptible to peer pressure in the future. Right now the closest play structure for the children in the Port Elmsley community is either Perth or Smiths Falls, which is 10 km away. Having access to a play structure, which everyone can use, will help the children of our community to come together. It will give them a place to play even outside of school hours. It will allow them to challenge themselves, build their confidence and self-esteem and learn through doing. It will show them how much they can accomplish when they work together

towards a goal they are passionate about. Most importantly, it will become something in their community they can point to and say, “I rallied for that. I contributed to it and I am proud that it exists because my community came together for it.” The parent council has been working tirelessly researching grants and approaching potential donors. They have even created a crowd funding website to inform people about their cause and allow everyone to follow their progress. This campaign can be found at www.fundrazr.com when you search “North Elmsley”. To date the students have been able to raise about $15,000 and the school board has committed to giving them $10,000 for the accessible cedar weave base. Unfortunately this is still short of fundraising goal of $40,000. Parent council has been told that in order for the new play structure to be both accessible and engaging for all the children, it will cost at least this much to be purchased and installed. There are still a number of fundraising events planned and we are inviting everyone in our community to join us on our “Quest”. Some of the upcoming events include: • Mother’s Day Spaghetti Dinner at 5 p.m. at the Port Elmsley Community Hall • A Mom to Mom Sale and Indoor Yard Sale on May 24 (tables still available) • A community barbecue at Barnabe’s Independent Grocer on June 6 • North Elmsley Public School 50th Anniversary Party/ Cabaret night in mid-June. As you know the more money raised the better the new play structure will be. Community’s support could dramatically impact the kind

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Hometown pride is something that all Perthites can claim, in abundance! We can replenish this feeling every day, if we so choose. And yet, surprisingly, so many of us miss out on what we have in our own backyard. Do we take our beautiful, heritage town and all that it offers, for granted? Do we support our downtown merchants by shopping locally whenever possible? The farmers’ market will soon be open with its bountiful array of locally produced vegetables and crafts – but how many of us actually spend time and money there? Many take their entertainment dollars to Ottawa or elsewhere when there is top-rate theatre and music right here in our community. I recently saw “The Salvage Shop” at Perth Studio Theatre and “Death of a Salesman” at the Full Circle. The performances were amazing and worthy of the standing ovations received. Sadly, there were many empty seats, a reality that too often occurs. Although billed as “amateur” productions, the only factor reflecting this description is the reasonable ticket price offered at both theatres. The heritage experience that makes Perth unique and which is the foundation of its tourist draw is centred in our downtown. The increasing number of “for lease” signs in store windows is a worrisome trend and is something that each one of us, including members of town council, should address. Let’s begin by putting our money where our homes are. If we love this town, we need to show it by investing it where it will benefit our merchants (many of whom are our neighbours), our theatres and our community. We all win when the local economy is in a healthy state. Joni Mitchell once wrote, “You don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone.” I hope this won’t be true of our beautiful downtown heritage Perth.

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This Saturday, May 9 join in as the Town Crier rings in the first day of the 23rd season of the Perth Farmers’ Market, located inside and outside the Crystal Palace on the beautiful Tay Basin. Vendors are there from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday until Thanksgiving weekend! Come join us and see most of your favourite returning vendors as well as some new ones who will be sure to delight you with their offerings. As is usual, the market at the beginning of the year has a variety of plants for you to use in both your perennial, annual and vegetable garden. You will find expert advice from those who actually grew the plants and know all about their habits. Early spring items will also be available such as greens, and wild leeks as well as meats, syrups and honey. Don’t forget Mom on this wonderful weekend. With many hand made and local crafts to choose from you will be able delight her with a unique and interesting gift. Sylvias Plant Place will also

Local man Richard Gooderham, who volunteers at The Table Community Food Centre, received the Caring Canadian Award from Governor General David Johnston at a ceremony at Rideau Hall on Tuesday, April 14. Submitted photo

be giving away 100 Mums to the mothers at the market. When the weather is great, sit outside at our cafe, or in the children’s tent and enjoy the sunshine. If it rains, we move inside the Crystal Palace and the market continues as usual. This is a fun, free place for families and friends to meet on the weekend! During the summer we hold many community events such as music, cooking demonstrations, and gardening. On Saturday, May 16, Transition Perth is offering a free spring basic bicycle tune-up workshop at the Perth Farmers’ Market inside the Crystal Palace from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants will learn how to clean chains, tighten brakes and repair or replace tubes themselves and tools are provided. Check out our website at www.perthfarmersmarket.com or on Facebook at www.facebook. com/perthfarmersmarket for further details.

FORM 6

Municipal Act, 2001

SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF PERTH

A weekly directory of

Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land described below and will be received until 4:00 p.m. local time on May 21st, 2015 at the Municipal Offices of The Corporation

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of the Town of Perth situated at 80 Gore Street East, Perth, Ontario, K7H 1H9.

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

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PT LT 145 PL 8828 LANARK S LYING WITHIN SE ½ LT 1 CON 1 DRUMMOND; PT LT 146 PL 8828 LANARK S LYING WITHIN SE ½ LT 1 CON 1 DRUMMOND AS IN RS77813; PERTH PIN 05184-0115 (LT) Roll Number: 0921 010 035 21500 0000 Last Transfer: RS77813 Minimum Tender Amount: $14,704.80

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Description of Lands:

Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality (or board) and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount. Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 You are a mystery lately, Aries. No one is quite sure what you will do next and you may like to surprise. But share your plans every so often with those closest to you. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, surround yourself with positive people who maintain optimistic outlooks. Many opportunities will open up if you keep a positive attitude. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you may resist social activities this week at first, but soon you will get swept up in the fun and lose your inhibitions. Use social activities as a way to network. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, if you are thinking about a career move, it’s about time you put your plans in motion. This week you may find you are full of energy and ready for a new challenge. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, a renewed sense of enthusiasm has you eager to get started on future plans. Perhaps a new course of study will suffice and pave the way for new experiences. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 A chance encounter with an old flame stirs up feelings you didn’t realize you still had, Virgo. Even if these feelings are less dramatic, you’re still tempted to act on them.

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LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, it is up to you to initiate action in a situation that leaves you somewhat uncomfortable this week. Don’t hesitate to step up and take charge. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 A difference of opinion may be highlighted at work this week when you are confronted by a coworker, Scorpio. Act with integrity, but be firm with your resolve. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, others may try to stop you from having fun, but you are determined to enjoy yourself. Your entire week is focused on having a good time with friends and family. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, although you cannot control all of the changes in your life, you do have firm control over your personal health. Don’t put off revamping your diet and exercise plan. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, close friends will keep you pretty busy over the next few days, but you can handle it. Let off steam with a few different fun activities when time allows. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Use caution when making decisions this week, Pisces. You can be prone to impulsive behavior, and you don’t want to find yourself in trouble. 0507


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THANK YOU FROM THE FAMILY OF THE LATE DOUG FOSTER

I would like to thank everyone who attended my SURPRISE 65th Birthday/Retirement party on April 25th. Thank you for spending time with me and to everyone for the cards, gifts and well wishes. A special thank you to my family and co-workers who worked so hard on my party and were able to keep it a secret from me. If I have missed thanking anyone please know that you are included in this thank you note. Norma Melanson

HAPPY SWEET 16th BIRTHDAY May 12, 2015 Emily Paige Watkins (Aemelea) Tender and friendly. Daughter of Dr. Todd Watkins and Janet (nee Hermer) and granddaughter of Minola Marks of Perth, Shirley and Bill Watkins of Smiths Falls. At nine months she walked. But! I never saw her walk – “she ran everywhere.” She is self raising, Janet and Todd say “Just add water.” Excellent at hockey and captained her Nepean Wildcats to the provincial championship in 2014 (a leader). Sometimes stubborn. Very confident, supportive of others, always loving, caring and loyal. Family and friends come first. Loves her brother Logan (17). They are the best of friends. Loves active sports, has a good self image, positive personality. Above average in school. Competitive, loves to accomplish. Responsible, strong willed and good morals. Has travelled a lot with her family. It can be raining outside and when I walk inside Emily walks toward me, there comes a warm breeze and the sun is shining, and all the above is true. God bless you Love Nana (Minola Marks) Uncle Kevin, Edmonton, Alberta Deb, Don, Amanda and Ashley

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Happy 16th Birthday Sarah!! May 7, 2015 Be proud of what makes you unique. Let nothing and no one define you, but you. You have many exciting choices coming shortly ahead. You will always have us here by your side. We love you more than all of the bubble gum in the world! Love from Mommy, Daddy and Theo Poppa C, Granny, Poppa and Mummi

Your First Breath Took Ours Away............. Tatum John McNeely was welcomed with love by his proud parents Laura Ervin and Justin McNeely on February 21, 2015 weighing 7 lbs., 11 ozs. Thrilled grandparents are John and Judy Ervin, Karen and John Southcott, Debbie and Ray McNeely. Great grandson to Irene Ervin, Ruth and John Cole.

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URQUHART – We are proud to announce the arrival of William Daniel Edwards, little brother to Elizabeth. Born to Dustin and Andrea on Saturday, April 11, 2015, weighing 5 plus pounds. Proud grandparents are Dan and Patricia Urquhart. Proud great grandparents are Olive Urquhart and Glen Barber (Kathy).

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Graveside Committal Service Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 1 p.m. at South Gower Cemetery, South Gower Drive, Kemptville. Everyone welcome.

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The family of the late Barbara Royce wish to express our sincere thanks to family, friends and neighbours for all your support, acts of kindness and sympathy, prayers, cards, email, visits, gracious food and beautiful floral arrangements, donations to the Cancer Society and Grace St. Andrew’s United Church in memory of Mother. We especially would like to thank the staff and Dr. Kurian at the Arnprior Hospital for their care and compassion shown to our Mother. A special thanks to Rev Leo Hughes for the beautiful spiritual tribute and service, also the touching eulogies by son-in-law Dave and grandchildren Cole and Michelle and a musical farewell tribute by Michelle. We would also like to thank the Grace St, Andrews United Church women for the wonderful luncheon they provided. The family would like to offer a sincere thank you to the staff at the Boyce Funeral Home for your compassion and guidance. To the Ladies of the Arnprior Hospital Auxiliary for the Honour Guard presence at the funeral. Barbara was blessed with so many great friends. We want again to express our gratitude and say thank you for making this difficult time a little easier. Sincerely, Karen, Bernice, Brenda, Sharon, Clayton and Kim and families.

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BARBARA ELIZABETH ROYCE

To our loving family and friends for the many hugs, prayers, cards, food and the support through this difficult time. We greatly appreciate it. To Dr. Sinclair and his team and many more doctors and nurses at the Civic Hospital. You gave us so much help and support through this journey. To the doctors and nurses at the Smiths Falls hospital for the wonderful care and compassion you gave us. We had the honour of the Ruby Giff Palliative Care room in the Smiths Falls Hospital. So many thanks to her family. It gave us so much comfort to stay with Dad during his final days. We were so fortunate to have Dad respond on his arrival home and thankful that he knew family and friends. We had some special moments with Dad, he asked questions, recognized us sometimes and had a great sense of humor. He even tried to pickup a couple nurses and we will cherish those memories. To Sean Foster for writing Dad’s eulogy from his brothers and sisters. Also to Prudence Cameron Jordan for the strength to speak on our behalf. It was so very touching. To Luke and the staff at the Perth Planing Mill for the wonderful cedar display at the funeral home to place Dad’s memories on, the cedar shims and the Perth Planing Truck at the church. It was a great send off, Dad would have been so proud. To John for his kind words. We cannot express how grateful we are for your true friendship and support you gave to Dad through good times and bad over the years and your very touching tribute to Dad. To Luke whom touched so many people’s hearts with the stories you remember of Dad. We will look at a map differently, and an auction sale will never be the same without a chuckle. To Dad’s fishing and hunting buddies, he loved the sport and we thank you for making his dreams come true, especially the Doug-Mobile. To Dad’s card playing friends who provided him transportation when he needed to get to a game and social time he loved so much. To Dad’s pallbearers, you were not only good friends, but you were a part of Dad’s life. Thank you for being part of his celebration of life. To the staff at Blair & Son for the true compassion that you gave our family. Thank you Stewart for choosing the music for us on Dad’s behalf. It was so beautiful. To Reverend Shelly for the beautiful service on Dad’s behalf and to the Balderson Church for the delicious luncheon. Dad was a well respected, honest, hardworking man. He cared and loved his family and friends, we will miss him so much. Knowing Dad will be reunited with the love of his life Marlene and son Charlie, and so many other loved ones in Heaven, gives some strength to go on.

BROWN Ken

Ken Brown passed away at home in St. Marys with his family at his side on April 27, 2015 in his 82nd year. Husband of Lois Brown (Cross). Father of Jeff and his wife Dianne of St. Marys, and Dave of Guelph. Grandfather of Kristin, Kayla and Aaron. Brother of Hallace and her husband Tom Sheridan of Toronto, and Ella May and her husband Frank Ramsey of Goleta, California. Predeceased by his parents G. Leslie and Marie Brown and his brother Robert. The Memorial Service was conducted at St. James Anglican Church, St. Marys, on Friday, May 1, 2015. Memorial Donations may be made to the St. Marys Memorial Hospital Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements entrusted to the Andrew L. Hodges Funeral Home (519-284-2820) with online condolences at www.hodgesfuneralhome.ca.

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Stevenson Robert W. Stevenson

Robert died in hospital, Ottawa on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at the age of 67. Loved partner of Patricia Lee (nee Norris). Loving father of Cindy Stevenson (Howie Myers) and Mearaid (Cornel) Hock. Brother of Mary (Joseph) Savoie and Barbara (Mike) Doucet. Grandfather of Neil and Erin, Wolf and Porsha. Sadly missed by Pat’s family, Stephen (Debbie) and Christopher Lee, Troy Lee (Maryanne Robertson) and Kristyn. Funeral service will be held Thursday, May 7, 2015 at St. John’s Anglican Church, 2 George St. S., Smiths Falls at 1 p.m. Interment, St. John’s Anglican Cemetery followed by a reception in the parish hall. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to Lung Cancer Canada or St. John’s Anglican Church Capital 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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Marston, Harold (Harry) 1923 - 2015

Died peacefully at home with his family on May 3rd, 2015. Survived by Daphne, his wife of 62 years, his son Anthony (Tony), his daughter Gillian (Suzanne Deschênes) and his granddaughter Geneviève. Harry was a career artillery officer with the Canadian Forces serving in Korea, Cyprus, Ghana and England. He was a passionate model railroader, in retirement building his dream railroad, a large detailed layout of the Boston & Maine RR. The family will be holding a private memorial. Arrangements entrusted to the Alan R Barker Funeral Home, Carleton Place, ON www.barkerfh.com

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Sonnenburg, Kelsey Rebecca Margaret Registered Nurse BScN, McMaster University Graduate Employee of McMaster Children’s Hospital Accidentally on Sunday May 3, 2015 while hiking with friends in Tiffany Falls, Ancaster ON, at the age of 23. Much loved daughter of Brian and Nancy Sonnenburg. Kelsey will be deeply missed by her grandmother Shirley Sonnenburg (late Stan). Predeceased by her grandparents June and Fred Lay. Loving niece of Susan Johnston (Tom), Sandra Sanderson (John), Morris Sonnenburg (Sharon), Doug Sonnenburg (Mary), Shirleen Duncan (Bill), Lorraine Crampton (Joe), Linda Robertson (John) and her Godparents uncle Tim and aunt Jodie Sonnenburg. Predeceased by her uncle Jim Lay. Kelsey will be missed by her many cousins and friends especially Mai Mo, Devon, Alex and Katelyn. A special “thank you” to Andrew, Sam, Trin and Christine who were with Kelsey. Friends may visit the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place, on Thursday May 7, 2015 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service Friday at Almonte United Church, 106 Elgin Street, at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Auld Kirk Cemetery. For those who wish, a donation to McMaster Children’s Hospital Foundation, Hamilton Ontario, or the Carleton Place Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. www.barkerfh.com

Peacefully at home with his friends and family by his side on Sunday May 3, 2015 in his 72nd year. Thank you God for allowing this blessing and the 7 bonus cancer free years, before taking him home to be with you. Beloved husband of Carol. Loving father of Dawn and Barton (Shannon). Cherished grandfather of April, Jared and Travis. Dear brother of Deloris (Don) Bischke and Lloyd (Marcy) Jans. Also survived by his sisters-in-law Lois Jans and Jeanette Fode and his cousin Wayne Fode. Predeceased by his parents Ralph and Irene, his birth mother Emma, his sister Marilyn, his brothers Robert “Red”, Howard, Henry, Dennis, Rudolph and his sister-in-law Irene. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. He will be sadly missed by his Tim Horton’s and daily early morning buddy “Ronnie”. Jim’s family would like to thank Dr. Christine Last, the CCAC, the St. Elizabeth nurses and Bayshore Home Health for helping with and respecting Jim’s last wishes. Also a special thank you to Christine Simpson for all the food over the last 6 weeks and to Phil and Nancy Brown for the beautiful casket - Jim loves his final resting place. Friends are invited to visit with the family at Lannin Funeral Home on Friday May 8, 2015 from 10 am until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 12 noon. Interment to follow at United Cemeteries, Carleton Place. As expressions of sympathy, donations to St. Elizabeth Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca.

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Thomson Peacefully at Lanark Lodge, Perth in the presence of her loved ones, on Wednesday, April 8th, 2015 Elizabeth Frances (Mitchell) Thomson at the age of 92 years. Betty was predeceased by her parents William G. and Ada (Doult) Mitchell and in 2008 by her husband David M. Thomson. She was the loved mother of Margaret (Fred) Barkhouse; grandmother of Steven (Tracey) and great grandmother of Vanessa and Braxton. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W. Perth on Saturday, May 9th, 2015 from 12:30 until service in the Chapel at 1:30 P.M. followed by a reception in the Blair & Son Family Centre. Private interment, St. Andrew’s Cemetery, Watson’s Corners. In remembrance, contributions to the Alzheimer Society of Lanark County or the Lanark Lodge Memorial Fund would be appreciated. Special thanks to the staff of Lanark Lodge for their care and support.

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In hospital in Perth on Wednesday, April 29th, 2015 Ethel (Eager) Bulloch passed away at the age of 81 years. Beloved wife and best friend for 59 years of Bob Bulloch. Dearly loved mother of Debra (Carman) Crosbie, Steven (Denise) Bulloch, Brian Bulloch (Stephanie) and Robert Bulloch. She was the cherished grandmother to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Predeceased by her parents Edward and Emma (Moore) Eager. Dear sister of Lorraine (late Sanford) Robbins and Florence (late Jack) Kean and the late Gordon and Ronald Eager. Ethel will be fondly remembered by all her family, neighbours of Hopetown and many friends. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W. Perth on Sunday, May 3rd, 2015 from 12 noon until 4:00 P.M. Funeral service was held in the Chapel on Monday at 10:30 A.M. Interment, Hopetown Cemetery. In remembrance, contributions to the Salvation Army or Trinity United Church, Hopetown would be appreciated.

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Smith Betty

Betty Smith (nee Gardner) who lived a full pure life passed away on May 2nd 2015, at Fairview Manor, Almonte. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 55 years, Graeme Smith and her parents Irene and Bob Gardner. As a team Betty and Graeme worked and raised a family in Montreal, Quebec and later retiring to the St. John River Valley of Prince William, New Brunswick. As a Registered Nurse our mom was a wonderful healer and with the news of her passing it will bring sadness to those people whom have been touched by her loving, caring and gentle spirit. She is survived by her three children, Ian (Judy) Cork, New Brunswick, Andrea, Carleton Place, Ontario and Bruce, Deer Island, New Brunswick. Her grandchildren, Rian (Chris) and greatgranddaughter’s Maggie, Kaelie (Brandon) and great-grandson Stanley. Her sister Kathy (Ken) Cheshire, England and nephew Peter (Ann Marie) Stamford CT. There will be a celebration of Betty’s life at Fairview Manor, 75 Spring Street, Almonte, Ontario in the Great Room on Thursday, May 7th between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. We would like to thank the staff at Fairview Manor for the compassion and excellent care that they gave to our mother. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to the World Wildlife Fund. www.barkerfh.com

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

Letman Victor Leslie (Vic) Letman

Born in Kenora, Ontario, and died Wednesday, April 29, 2015, in the Heart Institute, Ottawa, aged 88. Vic leaves behind his wife of 60 years, Dorothy (nee Halling), his children: Angela (Rod), Charles (Brenda) and Brian (Barbara). He is survived by his brothers: Donald (late Ruth), Edward (Jean) and Charles (late Jeanette). Vic was predeceased by his sister, Marlene (Neil) Judge. He is survived by his grandchildren: Tristan Mullock (Sarah), Melissa Letman (Scott), Julia Mullock (Jane), Emily and Meghan Letman and by great-grandsons: Logan and Riley Francis. Vic is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Victor was Assistant to the Engineer of Lanark County, from 1973 until his retirement in 1987. He will be remembered as a stickler for good work and a devoted family man. We will miss him. Visitation was held on Sunday, May 3, from 2-4 and again from 6-8 pm, at the O’Dacre Family Funeral Home, 15 Victoria Street, Perth. A Celebration of Vic’s life took place at St. Paul’s United Church, 25 Gore Street West, Perth, on Monday, May 4 at 11:00 am, with the Rev. Gerry Kerr, officiating. Interment, Elmwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to St. Paul’s United Church, Perth or the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada would be appreciated. Mr. Letman’s funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the O’Dacre Family Funeral Home, Perth. 613-267-3082

Lebeau, Joseph Normand Jean Paul CD 1, LCol Retired, BSc, MSc

In his home at Carleton Place, Ontario on Saturday, May 2, 2015, in his 72nd year. Normand, beloved husband and best friend of Heather Whitson. Loving father of Marc (Julie) and Shane (Linda). Predeceased by his infant son Michael Damien. Cherished grandfather of Makal, Madison. Mya-Rose and an expectant grandchild. Loving brother of Ronald and Alain (Linda). Predeceased by his sister Lise (Erhard) and brother Daniel. Loved brother-in-law of Courtney, Rodney (Pam), Daphne and dear friend Linda. Norm served in the Canadian Forces (RCAF) for 29 years and with DND for an additional 16 years. Career highlights included; a posting to Lahr, Germany; United Nations Mission in the Middle East; the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal. Family and friends may call at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place on Friday, May 8 from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday from 12 noon until funeral service in the chapel at 2 p.m. Cremation to follow. Donations to the Ottawa Heart Institute or the Diabetes Association would be appreciated. www.barkerfh.com

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Weedmark, Catherine Arlene 1960 – 2015

Surrounded by all those who love her, Catherine sadly passed away on Saturday May 2, 2015 at the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital after an incredibly short but courageous battle. Loving mother of Tanya and Derek. Beautiful daughter of Arlene (nee Campbell). Most awesome sister of Stephen (Kanaa) and Richard (Darlene). Cherished aunt of Michael, Tristan, Jordan, Katelyn, Joanne and Stephanie. Adored by her 3 grandchildren Grace, Ella and Mason. Predeceased by her father Stirling B. Weedmark. Catherine will also be missed by her co-workers and clients of 20 years at Arnon and her best dock buddy, Patricia. A very special thanks to the staff at the hospital for treating Catherine and her family with such genuine warmth and care. Family and Friends may call at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place, Ontario on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Thursday from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service in the chapel at 11:30 a.m. with Rev. Fr. David Andrew officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital Foundation would be greatly appreciated. www.barkerfh.com


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Passed away peacefully at her residence in Smiths Falls on Wednesday, April 29, 2015. Nellie Boom, at the age of 85 years. Wife of the late of Phillip Boom and dear mother of Rev. Fred Boom and his wife Beverly and Mayta Tot. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Sheryl Flannagan (James), Paul Boom, Rev. Jessica Weaver (Nathaniel) and Curtis Tot. Great grandmother to James and Fergus Boom, Mateo, Amira and Malakai Weaver and by her sister Rina (Renze) van Henten-Hansma and her sister-in-law Cory (Theo) van Kessel and Truus (Ton) vanLeeuwen. Family and friends were invited to pay their respects at Irvine Memorial Chapel at Roselawn, 2451 County Road 15, Maitland on Monday from 12 noon until 2 pm when a ceremony celebrating Nellie’s life was held in the Chapel at 2 o,clock with interment following at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Wycliffe Bible Translators of Canada % Rev. Jessica and Nathaniel Weaver. “directed to Nate and Jess Weaver” (“Please indicate in the “notes to the charity” section that you would like your giving to be received by Nate and Jess Weaver serving in Papua New Guinea”) will be gratefully acknowledged. Send condolences, place a donation, light a memory candle or share a special thought of Nellie online at www.irvinememorial.com.

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Terence Edward Burt

In hospital in Perth on Tuesday, April 28th, 2015 Terry passed away at the age of 80 years. Dearly loved husband of Carolyn Whitehouse. Cherished father of Debbie, Bruce, Glenn and Larry; proud grandfather of Jeff, Matt and Lauren. Dear brother of Pam Osmond and the late Gordon Burt. Terry will be fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews Monica and her son Jared, Charm (Dave) and daughter Olivia, Kim and children Jessica and Joshua, Mark, Tim (Karen) and daughters Sarah and Lillie, Wendy (Kevin) and their sons Brendan and Matt, Jennifer (David) and sons Ben and Christopher. Terry was retired following more than 30 years of dedicated service to the City of North York Fire Service. He was a valued member and volunteer for over 20 years with Branch 244 Royal Canadian Legion, Perth. A service to celebrate Terry’s life will be held in the Chapel of the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W. Perth at a later date to be announced. In remembrance, contributions to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation (Perth) or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

G. Forde (Mitch) Mitchell

July 24, 1931 - April 27, 2015 Peacefully on Monday, April 27, 2015 in his 84th year. Loving husband of Patricia (nee Empey) Mitchell. Cherished father of Steve (Miki), Tom, Judy (Rose Mary Rozak) and Dan (Oy). Beloved grandfather of Matthew, Sydney, Sam and Chopper. Dear brother of Shirley Young and Charlotte Moore. Predeceased by his parents Reginald and Charlotte (nee Forde) Mitchell. Fondly remembered by family and friends across the miles. A Memorial Gathering will be held in the Civitan Club of Perth on Saturday May 9, 2015 from 2-4pm, with a short Memorial Service starting at 2:30pm. As expressions of sympathy and love, donations to the David Suzuki Foundation would be appreciated.

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McGrath Barbara Ann McGrath

Suddenly on Thursday, April 30th, 2015 Barbara Ann (Belsey) McGrath passed away at the age of 73 years. Cherished wife of Robert C. ‘Bob’ McGrath. Dearly loved mother of Rob (Jen) and Barry (Julie) Forsyth, Jerry (Mihoko), Ian (Tara) and William (Marie) McGrath. Proud grandmother to 10 grandchildren and dear sister of Tom (Jennifer) Belsey. Barbara retired following 40 years of dedicated teaching in the Kemptville area and graduated with distinction in 1992 (music and religious studies) at the Laurentian University and at present was the organist of the Sharbot Lake United Church. She will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by all those who had the pleasure of knowing her. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W. Perth on Tuesday, May 5th, 2015 from 2:00 to 5:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral service was held in the Chapel on Wednesday at 10:30 A.M. Interment, Bolingbroke Cemetery. In remembrance, contribution to Unicef Canada or Lanark Animal Welfare Society (L.A.W.S.) would be appreciated.

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McEWEN Teague Liam Passed away unexpectedly in Ottawa on Sunday, April 26, 2015. Teague Of Almonte, at the age of 23. Proud son to Sydney and Helen. Loved by his girlfriend Amanda, his sisters Elizabeth (Matthew), Rainey (Connor), and the late Bryana. Devoted Uncle to Brynna. Remembered by his relatives and friends. Family and Friends Visited C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL INC. 127 Church St., Almonte, ON. (613)-256-3313 On Monday, May 4, 2015 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. A Funeral Mass to Celebrate Teague’s Life was held on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 11 am in Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church (134 Bridge St., Almonte, ON.). Reception followed the funeral at the Almonte Legion. Private Family Inurnment. Donations in memory of Teague may be made to CHEO. Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

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Peacefully at the Bonnechere Manor, Renfrew with loved ones by her side on Thursday evening, April 30th, 2015; Francine Doyle passed away following a lengthy illness at the age of 61 years. Dear daughter of the late George and Edna “Mona” Allaire. Beloved wife of Stephen Doyle of Calabogie. Francine is survived by her 2 children: Chris Doyle of Arnprior and Kim Doyle of Almonte as well as 2 grandchildren: Tyler and Amber. Fondly remembered by her longtime caregiver and family friend, Juanita Davidson. Also survived by brothers and sisters. Friends were invited to join Francine’s family during an informal visitation which was held at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Wednesday evening, May 6th from 6 to 8 p.m. Words of remembrance and commendation were spoken at 8 o’clock. Private interment Malloch Road Cemetery on Thursday. In memory of Francine, a donation to the Bonnechere Manor Foundation would be appreciated. Condolences/Tributes/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

Mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother, Helen Margery Osborne Cox at the age of 103 years in Arnprior, Ontario originally from Brantford, Ontario. Predeceased by her husband, Clifford Cox, her sister, Hazel (Charles) Howard and her brother Harley (Alma) Osborne. Remembered lovingly by her daughters, Marjorie (late Edward Manion), Elizabeth (Martyn Usher) and her son, John Cox and by her 9 grandchildren and 10 greatgrandchildren. Funeral service to be held at Hartford Baptist Church, Hartford, Ontario on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at 11:00 am. Interment at the Hartford Cemetery with reception to follow in the Hartford Church Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations to be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior. Condolences/Tributes/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

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February 3, 1923April 27, 2015 Peacefully at home on Monday, April 27, 2015. Beloved wife of 60 years of the late Leonard Moore (2004). Loving mother of Vivian Young, Ray (Ramona), Bert (Gwen), Karl, Dale (Claudette) and Tressa (David) Oliver. Dear grandmother of Murray (Bonnie) McCurdy, Erin (Wylie) Kentfield, Jason (Stephanie) Moore, Sara Moore, Christopher (Kristin) Moore, Allison Moore, Alex Girard, Peri-Ann, Adam and Holly Oliver. Fond great-grandmother of Lindsay and DJ McCurdy, Eden, Brooklyn, Olivia and Roman Kentfield. Survived by her siblings Lois Dowdall, Lorraine (Mel) Hanna and Reg (Lesley) Roe. Predeceased by her parents Ernest and Ruby Roe, her brothers Gerald, Hillis and Keith and her sisters Glenys Smallshaw, Eleida Devine and Marilyn Garland. Friends were received at the Carp Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 115 Rivington Street, Carp on Thursday, April 30, 2015 from 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. and on Friday, May 1 from 9:30 a.m. until time of service in the Chapel at 10:30 a.m. Donations may be made to St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Stittsville or St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Carleton Place. Condolences, donations or tributes may be made at www. tubmanfuneralhomes.com

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Ferguson, Ruth (nee Chamney)

Peacefully at Stoneridge Manor, Carleton Place on Thursday, April 30, 2015, at the age of 80 years. Predeceased by her husband “Sonny”. Loving mother of Michael-deceased (Kim) and Chris (Teresa). Dear grandmother of Alex (Erin), Patrick (Dania), Melissa (Guillaume Renaud), Victoria (Curtis Williamson), James and 7 great-grandchildren. Survived by her sisters Muriel Code (Murray) and Joie Cann-Meehan. Friends were received at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place on Monday, May 4, 2015 from 12 noon until the funeral service in the chapel at 2:00 p.m. Interment at St. John’s Cemetery, Innisville. For those who wish, a donation to St. John’s Cemetery or St. John’s Anglican Church would be appreciated. www.barkerfh.com


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David Edmund Wells

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at his home, on Tuesday, April 28, 2015, at the age of 60. Beloved son of the late Reginald and Myrtle (nee Reid). Beloved husband of Laura Wells. Loved and respected father of Dustin (Shauna) Selbach, Brett (Michelle) Wells, Amber Wells (Mike Richardson), David Jr. (Kelly) Wells. Adored and much loved grandfather of Brady, Brenna, Jaxson, Ethan, Hunter & Ellie. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. In remembrance, contributions to LAWS would be appreciated. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls (613) 283-2800 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

O’Byrne Maureen Elizabeth O’Byrne

Maureen passed away suddenly in hospital in Perth on Sunday May 3rd, 2015 at the age of 93 years. She is survived by daughters Jennifer Dodds and Maureen Irvine, brother Derry O’Byrne and many good friends. Maureen was a veteran of World War II “driver in the Royal Air Corp”. She was also a well known and talented artist. A gathering to remember Maureen’s life will be held at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Thursday, May 7th, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. Those wishing are asked to consider a memorial donation to the Lanark County Chapter of the Canadian Cancer Society. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

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Doris Gladys

Surrounded by loving family, in her own home in Carleton Place, Ontario on Sunday, May 3, 2015 in her 95th year. Predeceased by her beloved husband of 62 years Bert. Loving mother of Rev. Betty Lynn Schwab (Bob) of Saskatoon, Bonnie Lea Viney-Redden (Wynn) of Nepean and Bob Viney (Colleen) of Nepean. Dear grandmother of David and Andrew Schwab (Sofia), Brian, Christopher (Ashley) and Lisa Redden, Nicholas and Francesca Viney. Proud great-grandmother of Brynn and Bentley Redden. Survived by her sister Irene (Stan) Norris and brother-in-law Don Isaac, sister-in-law Jean Whitney. In memoriam donations to the Carleton Place Hospital Foundation or the Salvation Army. Private arrangements entrusted to the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place. www.barkerfh.com

Eldon James

Peacefully at Hilltop Manor, Merrickville, on Saturday, May 2, 2015 in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of the late Frieda. Cherished brother of Garnie (Lynn). Predeceased by his parents William and Karrie and his brothers Howard and Melvin. Sadly missed by Alfred and Mary Rochefort as well as Kourtney and Rachel Small, whom Eldon referred to as his grandchildren. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Throughout his many years Eldon worked for CPR, served in WWII at Normandy, hunted and enjoyed his community. As per Eldon’s wishes cremation has taken place and a graveside service will be held at St. Bede’s Cemetery at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

CRAWFORD – In fond and loving memory of the best husband and father in the world, Orval Crawford, who passed away 12 years ago May 3, 2003. We have learned with silent effort To hide the tears that start But we cannot hide the longing That lies within our hearts. Wherever life may take us Whatever we may do The memories of the years we shared Will keep us close to you. There’s a family who misses you dearly In a home where you used to be There’s a family that wanted to keep you But God willed it not to be. You left many happy memories and a sorrow too great to be told But to us who loved and lost you Your memories will never grow old. Too dearly loved to ever be forgotten by his loving wife Dolly, four sons, and their families

BYGROVE, Harold May 05, 2008 - In loving memory of dear brother Harold. Forever in our hearts. Love, your Family

ANNOUNCEMENT 100 Years Ago 8 May, 2015. Born a son, Thomas Arthur Ennis to parents Mary Ann Elizabeth Ennis and Thomas James Ennis of Fallbrook, Ontario. A brother for Mary and Marjorie. His memory lives on in the life of the community.

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IN MEMORIAM

HAWKINS – In memory of Ken Hawkins – May 3, 2001. Although you can’t be with me, We’re truly not apart, Until the final breath I take, You’ll be living in my heart. All my love Judy DIXON, Duane – In loving memory of a dear husband, Duane, who passed away on May 7, 1995. God called your name so quietly, That only you could hear, And no one heard the footsteps, Of angels drawing near. It broke our hearts to lose you, But you did not go alone, For part of me went with you, The day God called you home. Forever loved and missed dearly, Joan

LEVAC - In loving memory of our parents and grandparents, Janice Marie (Baxter) May 2, 1994 and Arthur Joseph, May 9, 1997. We thought of you with love today But that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday And days before that too. We think of you in silence We often speak your name. All we have are memories And your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake With which we’ll never part. God has you in His keeping, We have you in our hearts. Lovingly remembered Sandy, Dianne, Glen, Danielle and Andrew

Deforge – In loving memory of our little Angel, Jamie Elizabeth Deforge, who was a Granddaughter, a Daughter, a Sister and an Aunt who passed away 13 years ago, May 10 , 2002. This day will be a celebration Of the short time you were here. You will always be remembered With great love and many tears. But to only feel pain and sorrow Would not be fair to you. Your life meant so much more to us, More than words could ever say. You were here so briefly, I know you knew All the ways you’ve touched Our world and our hearts And everyone who knew you Since the day God called you home. Now our child and sister you’re an Angel With your heavenly Father above, We see not only what we’ve lost But our capacity of love. There will always be a big void In our lives and a hole in our Hearts that will never heal. Our souls will grieve forever. Will we forget or stop loving you? No! Not now … not ever. As this day is upon us, Oh how our hearts still hurt. But, even as we mourn your death, We will always celebrate your birth. It was and always will be, the happiest days of our lives. We will always love you and remember you in our hearts forever. You are never far away. Love Grandma (Clarice) Duncan, Mom and Dad, Douglas, Jenna, Jamie, and Jaxsen, Michelle and Chris

BEAUPRE, Glen May 6, 2012 Memories have such lovely ways, They give us back our yesterdays. We miss you Sanferd every day Love, Garnie and Ruby

SMITH - In loving memory of John a wonderful son, brother, husband and father who passed away May 12, 2007. We think of you in silence, We often speak your name, But all we have are memories and Your picture in a frame. Your resting place we visit And put flowers there with care, But no one knows the heartache As we turn and leave you there. Love always your family and friends.

DIXON, Duane – In loving memory of a dear father, father-in-law and grandfather who passed away on May 7, 1995. Things we feel most deeply, Are the hardest things to say, But Dad you’re missed and loved, In a very special way. If we could have one life time wish, One dream we know would come true. We would pray to God with all our hearts, For yesterday and you. Sadly missed and forever loved, Dawn, Brian and Michaela and Dale, Sue and Helena

VALLEE – Beverley Ann, April 29, 1944 - May 8, 2010. In loving memory of our beloved wife and best friend of Leonard (Len) Vallee. Cherished mother of Sherry (Chris) and Tim (Linda). Very special granny to Joshua (Naomi), Natasha and Troy and great-granny to Cali and Dakota. Dear sister of Fred (Ginette) and Gary (Wendy) Ford. Predeceased by her brother Don (Peggy) Ford.

HAUGHIAN – In loving memory of a dear Aunt Nora (Lally) who passed away May 8, 2008. In loving memory of a dear Uncle Vincent, who passed away September 24, 2004. Every day in some small way Memories of you come our way Though absent, you are ever near Still missed, still loved and ever dear. Always remembered Brian, Jane and family

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HENDRY, Janet Marie January 21, 1952 – May 11, 2010 In loving memory of our beloved Janet, who passed away five years ago. Loved always, remembered forever Your Mom and your 8 siblings


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CLOSS, Edward M. In loving memory of Eddie, a special Husband, Father, Grandfather & Great Grandfather. October 3/27 - May 7/13 Though his smile is gone forever And his hand we cannot touch Still we have so many memories Of the one we loved so much. His memory is our keepsake, With which we will never part, God has him in His keeping. We have him in our hearts. Always Remembered, Ona, Maxine & Dave, Harold & Carolyn, George & Gayle and families

HULL - In memory of a dear mother and mother-in-law, Daisy, who passed away May 10, 1984. You’ll never be forgotten Mother Nor will you ever be As long as Lynn and I are here We will always remember thee If we could visit heaven On this so sad a day It would for at least a moment Release some pain some way. So many years have come and gone Lots of memories to recall Many tears have been shed since losing you Many more will surely fall. Lovingly Donna & Lynn

Cedar Trees for hedging, pine boards, 3’ to 6’, larger trees Wide available. $4.00 ea. 1”x20”x8’, and longer, rough cut, dry, flat, 613-926-1276. staight, $1.75/bf, also some cherry/oak. Cedar (white), quality 613-612-5828 lumber, most sizes, decking, T&G, channel rustic. Also huge bundles of ceCombination dar slabs ($45) and large Wood/Oil bags of shavings ($35). Newmac Furnace, excelwww.scoutenwhitecedar.ca lent condition, $2500. 613-889-6058 or (613)283-3629. 613-258-3854 (leave message) Craftsman Lawnmower, chainsaw, trailer, fiberglass truck cap, 7ft rear blade, tractor tire chains, tractor FIREWOOD bucket, 2 truck tires 235-75R15 613-283-8231. 5 Generations of firewood CSA shares available from sales, all hardwood, cut www.fairfieldfarmco.com and split. Volume dischemical free & non GMO. count. Outdoor furnace wood also available. 613-928-1034 613-253-8006. Dining room oak set, table length 72 inches, extends to 96 inches, plus 6 chairs. $450. After 5 p.m. Almonte area 613-928-3103 or leave a message. Mixed hardwood,

DAY, Robert George February 29, 1928May 11, 2000 In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather. Not dead to us who loved him. Not lost but gone before. He lives with us in memory, And will forever more. Loved and always remembered Marlene, Family and Grandchildren

Mother’s Day Memories Hobbs, Gardner, Marshall, McNeely, Kehoe God’s garden must be beautiful, He only takes the best. Love and miss you very much. Love Lynda xoxoxo

Electric scooter, like new, $750; Coleman generator, maximun watts 6875, running watts 5500, never used, $600; 18 speed mountain bike, $75. 613-264-2022.

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Grn quaker parrots, parrolettes living room suite exFOR SALE cellent condition. call 1” dry black ash, clear & 613-970-1560 select grades, $175/sq’, 613-889-6058 or I Connect AV. Need help 613-258-3854 (leave mes- with your electronics, are they hooked up right? Ausage) dio video in-home tutor3 window air conditioners, ing. Mike 613-285-0655, 2 older $50 each, 2 new 613-264-5515. $150 each, 2 portable a/c units $200 each. Located in Ladies right-hand golfSmiths Falls clubs, Nancy Lopez, irons 4-9, woods 3 & 5, putter. 613-240-8364. $125. 613-256-4582 Apartment Furniture (Roxton) for sale & misc items. POND STOCKING, RainLeaving town 613-283-1719 bow, Speckle Trout. Advice on numbers, stocking Bag Boy push golf cart. and when call Bill Used three seasons, in ex- 613.754.5241, 989 Rosien cellent condition. Yellow Rd, Eganville On. Public and black with removable fishing now open by apfront wheel. Folds for easy pointment. storage and transport. All tires solid rubber for any Red Clay Brick, (100+ course terrain. Card and years old), clean, stored accessory holder, drink inside, ready for use. 9000 holder as well. Comfort bricks $0.50/ea grips for easy pushing and 613-889-6058 or brake to ensure it doesn’t 613-258-3854 (leave mesroll away. $75.00. Call sage) 613-207-0317. Cedar posts and rails, Weslo Elliptical Trainer, every size, sawed rough like new only used a cedar 2x4 and 2x6, or couple of times! Paid $625 lumber by order, pick up new, asking $175. Programmable, pre-set rouonly. 613-256-4879. tines, calorie monitor. Will deliver to your door in FOR SALE Smiths Falls or Perth. Call 613-207-0317. Cedar rails, pickets & posts for sale, as well as rough sawn cedar & pine FOR SALE lumber. Call or text 613-913-7958.

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MUSIC Martin Classical guitar, 1967, model 00-16C, excellent condition, asking $2,200. 613-279-2280. Piano Technician, Certified, with Piano Technician’s Guild, extensive experience with tuning, repairing and rebuilding. Contact Grant Pattingale at 613-284-8333, 1-877-742-6648 or www.piano4u.ca

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2006 Buick Allure CXL, LIVESTOCK 144,000 km, fully loaded, Krowned yearly. Asking Classy Mini Filly Foal, $6,000. 613-253-0210. well handled. $500. Wintec Dressage Saddle 17” TRAILERS / RV’S $100, Western Pony Saddle $40, bareback pad winter blankets 2010 Zinger by Cross- $25, roads 29’, 2 tip-outs, non- $40ea. 613-832-2334 smoking, Asking $17,000. Horseshoeing & trimming. or obo 613-492-0168. Certified Farrier, call John 2011 16’ Scamp, weight 613-267-7478. 1750pds, fiberglass, like Wanted to buy, horses, new condition, asking colts and ponies, all types. $9000. 613-269-4485 Contact Bob Perkins at 613-342-6030. 30’ 1989 Glen camper, 2 axles, new canopy last year. 613-283-6909. PETS 15 Yr old Bird Shelter FARM moved, under emergency from Perth to Belleville 2130 John Deere with 146 asking for donations for JD Loader & Sims Cab 2 re- housing, food, toys etc. motes, 4350hrs, good shape, Donations accepted at Box $14,000. 613-267-2770 23001 Belleville ON, K8P 5J3. Attn: Mrs. Bell. Thanks, receipts to be issued if requested. We repair, modify or Set your dog free with a demolish any size Dogwatch Hidden Fence of structure. System. Service and inSalvaged buildings, stallation of any system. timber and logs for sale. 1(800)647-3307. Various size buildings. www.dogwatchontario.ca Fully insured.

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1 bedroom apartment, all inclusive, no smoking indoors, $700. Ready June 1. Smiths Falls, country. 613-283-9213. 1 Bedroom Apartments downtown Perth, $700 utilities included. 613-267-6115 1 room for rent, Church St West, Smiths Falls, older quiet person, all inclusive, $ 5 0 0 / m o n t h . 613-812-2400. 1/2 duplex, 215 Clothier St. East, Kemptville. 3 bedrooms, natural gas furnace, hardwood floor. First and last month’s rent. No pets. No smoking. $1,075/month includes water. Available June 1. 613-258-2688. 2 bedroom apartment, Smiths Falls, large unit with fridge, stove, laundry room, heat and hydro included. $950/month. Call Perry 613-284-4191, Weagle Realty Ltd. Brokerage. 2

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Antique Findlay woodstove from the old Clarenden Schoolhouse, circa 1900. $200. Firewood- Cut, split and 613-279-2280. delivered or picked up. Dry seasoned hardwood or softwood from $60/face HUNTING SUPPLIES cord. Phone Greg Knops Canadian Firearm/Hunter (613)658-3358, cell Safety Courses. Call Dave (613)340-1045. Arbour 613-257-7489 or visit www. valleysportsmanshow.com for dates and details of Firewood, hardwood for courses near you. John Denton stoves or indoor furnaces, Contracting cut split & delivered, Hunter Safety/Canadian Cell (613)285-7363 $100/cord, Kemptville Fire-arms Courses and exarea. 613-889-6058, ams held once a month at 613258-3854 (leave mes- Carp. Call Wenda Cochran Buckwheat for seed, large sage) kernel, cleaned, your bags 613-256-2409. $20 for 50 lbs. Looking for used hand 613-275-2971. guns, & reloading equipGerry Blair ment, 22 to 45 calibur, Cedar fence rails for sale, P.A.L-R required. new/split & Son weathered, 613-812-0607 12’-$4, 14’-$5, cedar Firewood. fence posts, 8’ with 5+ All hardwood. LAWN & GARDEN inch tops $4, large cedar Cut, split and for log fencing. Call for pricing. Ray delivered. 2015 Ariens Gravely & 613-978-3219. Husqvarna Lawn Equip613-259-2723 ment in stock. Beat the For Sale: Massey Ferguprice increase. Service son 1745 Round Baler, Hardwood Firewood, 14” after Sales since 1999. used 2 seasons, bale kick& 16” available. Minimum Free local delivery. er, net wrap & twine. order required for delivery. Pete’s Lawn & Marine 613-267-3075. Home piling services for 613-267-7053 additional cost. Reputable hunting guide 613-257-5095 searching to lease private WANTED properties for wild turkey Español tutor queria, and deer hunting. Please FARM Spanish tutor wanted. I call Rob, 613-285-7555 or wish to improve my Span- Email-info@ecoutfitters.ca. ish, I have had slow sucWe make cess working with HYDRAULIC Discover Spanish podTOM’S CUSTOM casts and would like to HOSE AIRLESS PAINTING work on basic conversaWhile you wait Specializing in roof tional skills with a Spanish 2 & 4 Wire, barn & aluminum/ speaking tutor. If you live 1/4” thru1-1/4” vinyl siding painting in or near Smiths Falls NPT, JIC, *30 years experience. and are interested please Flat Face & Metric *Screw nailing and contact me….Greg Waters FEENSTRA’S roof repairs. iPhone (613)283-8848 or EQUIPMENT waters_greg@icloud.com Insured and Bonded Sales & Service Free Estimates Looking to buy, 8 plus 80 Feenstra Rd. RR#4 Athens (613)283-8475 acres in the Jasper/Smiths 613-924-2805 Falls area. 613-283-3737. Wanted - furnace oil, will remove tank if possible. Call 613-479-2870.

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KIRKHAM, Arva In loving memory of our dear mother and grandmother who left us so suddenly fifty years ago, May 8, 1965. Precious forever are memories of you. Today, tomorrow and all life through Just as you were, you will always be Treasured forever in our memory. Lovingly remembered Eunice, Erlene, Gary, Carl, Rick, Brian and Families

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HAWKINS, Ken In loving memory of a special Dad and Grandpa who passed away May 3, 2001. The moment that you died Our hearts split in two 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 every day But missing you is a heartache That never goes away. We love and miss you so much. Love, Sue , Heather, Rob, Lisa, Michele and families

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FOR RENT Almonte, Large 2 bedroom. Hardwood, Free parking, security, 149 Church Street, $895/month plus utilities, available beginning June. 613-769-6697.

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Mississippi Lake, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, open concept, newly renovated, large deck, beautiful view with access beach, boat ramp, fully furnished, $1500/mnth + heat & hydro, no smoking. Available i m m e d i a t e l y . Almonte- Shared Accom- 613-621-5405 modations, “Let’s pool resources”. Wanted, Young No Smoking- Smiths Falls, at heart senior citizen to large 3 bedroom. Includes share lovely home with parking, heat, hydro, same. Must love dogs fridge, stove, cable, 1st, (two small). Includes laun- last and references. Only dry facilities, cable, heat $1,070/month. July 1. and hydro. Semi-fur- 613-207-1225. nished. Separate quarters. $ 8 0 0 / m o n t h . Osgoode: 2 bedroom apt. 613-256-4304. Appliances, laundry & parking included. Walking Available July 1, Perth, 5 distance to all amenities. Rogers Road, 2 bedroom $800/month plus utilities. apartment with balcony, No pets please, available. heat, water and parking in- 613-826-3142. cluded. Seniors welcome. No dogs. Call Perth: spacious two-bedroom luxury condo in 613-267-4189. Carolina Court. Secure, elevator, balcony, view of CARLETON PLACE, Sen- Tay River and golf course. iors 50’s Plus Building. No Walking distance to downsmoking, no pets. First & town, parking, 1.5 baths, last months rent $750.00 air conditioning, 5 appli& up. 1 & 2 bedroom ances. $1,500.00/month. apartments. Senior’s 1 Utilities extra. Immediate Month Free Discount. Call occupancy. 613-354-7643. 613-863-6487 or 613-720-9860 Perth. 1 bedroom second floor apartment, downCode Apartments. Smiths town, heated. $675/month. Falls. Spacious, bright, 2 613-264-1102. bedroom in clean, quiet, adult building. Fridge, Perth, 10 Craig St. 2 bedstove, parking, laundry fa- room apartment in quiet, clean, adult building. cilities. 613-283-7779. Fridge, stove, parking and laundry included. Colonel By Luxury adult $820/month + utilities. apartments. Close to Phone 613-283-5996. County Fair Mall in Smiths Falls. Air condi- Perth, 2 & 3 bedroom, tioning, exercise room, recently renovated, party room, library and $810/month, hydro extra. elevator. 613-283-9650. New fridge and stove. Call Jill 613-552-0035. Downtown Perth, 1 Bedroom or 2 bedroom apart- Perth, 2 bedroom apartment, $$680-$720 + ment, $710/month. Plus hydro, non-smoking, no- hydro; Clean, secure building. Parking, coin laundry pets, 613-302-9008. facility. Seniors welcome. Great 1 & 2 Bdrm units 613-803-4258 for rent in Smiths Falls Perth, 2 bedroom aparthighly sought after Aber- ment, Renovated, 2nd deen & Carrsridge 50 plus floor, Available immediatebuildings! All inclusive ly. $800. Water included. rents with laundry on site. Coin laundry in building. Hurry these won’t last! 613-464-3336. 613-256-4309. Perth, 2 bedroom ground Kemptville, Available June floor apartment, $750 plus 20, 2015, near Walmart in hydro. 613-267-4831. country setting, newly renovated older 3 bed- Perth, 30 Mather, 2 bedroom farm house, oil fur- room apartment, available nace, L/R, D/R, large eat-in immediately. Newly renokitchen, non-smoking, vated with laminate floorsmall animal friendly (re- ing, parking included, sponsible owner). $750/month plus hydro, $1250/month plus heat 613-326-0903. and hydro. 613-258-3166. Perth, available June 1, 2 bedroom apartment in seKemptville, Clothier St. cure building, $700/mnth West. 1 bedroom plus plus utilities. 613-283-7000. den, 2-storey, 4 appliances, includes water Perth, June 1, 1 bedroom $825/month plus utilities. ground floor garden suite, No smoking. No pets. including fridge, stove, 613-258-2220. heat, hot water, parking and coin laundry in base$750. Looking for Someone to ment. 613-264-1102. Share Lovely Townhouse! June 1st or July 1st. Someone who is fairly Perth, large 2 bedroom, quiet and easy going. A 2nd floor apartment, parknon smoker preferred, and ing & small yard included. Electric heat & hydro extra must loves animals! $650/mnth. 613-264-1102 email: runnergreece@gmail.com Perth, large, clean, quiet 3 bedroom apartment available McDonalds Corners. May 1. Great location. Water Newer three bedroom and onsite laundry included. home close to public $950/mth, 613-627-1273, beach at Dalhousie Lake. e m a i l All appliances included. kmmowbray@gmail.com Propane heat and utilities extra. One year lease. Perth. Newly renovated First/last month’s rent re- bachelor, available immequired. $1,100.00. Re- diately, $600/month, no spectfully no smoking, no pets, no smoking. pets. Call 613-264-0002 613-267-2687.


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Perth, small 1 bedroom, close to Algonquin, newly renovated, includes heat, water, fridge, stove, no pets, non smoking building, $630. Available May 1. first/last, Call 613-257-2338.

Perth, smoke free, bi-level apartment, close to downtown. Galley kitchen, open concept to living space. Two bedrooms upstairs with large bathroom. $885.00 includes heat and hydro. One year lease. First/last month’s rent required. Call 613-264-0002.

Perth, very clean 1 bedroom apartment 2nd floor quiet secured downtown building, heat, water, fridge & stove included $640/month, references required 613-264-4565

Perth, very clean 2 bedroom apartment 2nd floor quiet, secured downtown building, heat, water, fridge & stove included. $750/month, references required 613-264-4565.

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Smiths Falls, upstairs one bedroom apartment. Fridge, stove, washer/dryer, heat, hydro and air conditioning included. Within 2 blocks of Independant Grocery. $ 9 0 0 / m o n t h . 613-283-1533 after 6 p.m.

Portland: water access to Big Rideau for swimming and boating. Buy this immaculate 1500 sq ft, well appointed 3 bedroom bungalow and 3 car garage on exquisite 2 acre landscaped lot, $395,000. 1.4 acre: wooded streamside, surveyed country lot, $13,900. Waterfront retreat: 1000 ft level waterfront on spring-fed lake. Like new, large, 7 room bungalow, 2 car garage, 55 part wooded acres. $206,000, $9,900 down O.A.C. Treed Lot 1.8 acres, 8 room home & double garage, needs renovation. $25,000 obo. --------------------------------------------------------------------

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Cottage Road Grading & Brushing, skid-steer, mini excavating services, heavy duty bush-hogging services upto 4” diameter, stump removal. 613-200-1153.

WORK WANTED A Handyman with half-ton truck. Dump hauling, wood splitting, tree removal, carpentry, siding, painting, roofing, general maintenance. Call Kevin 613-253-4764.

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A Load to the dump Cheap! Clean up renovations, clutter, garage sale junk or dead trees brush. 613-256-4613.

15 Main St. E. – $129,000 3 bedrooms, newer windows, gas furnace and bathroom fixtures. Carl 613-283-8703

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Attention Plus Home Cleaning, Betterview Window Cleaning. Insured. Once, bi-weekly, monthly. Veterans welcome. Perth to Stittsville, surrounding areas. Sylvia 613-259-2146.

Man with truck will pick up garbage, cut small trees or brush, small moves, packing etc. Reasonable. 613-267-4129.

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Do you have 10 hours/week To Earn $1500/month? Operate a Mini Office from your home computer. Free Online training. www.garysminioffice .com

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Full-time Auto parts dismantler required. Needs experience. Pay range $14-$16/hr. Apply: Dave’s Auto Parts, Carp. Fax 613-839-5590. Email: dean@davesautoparts.on.ca

Full-Time, Part-Time, Experienced, mature servers required. Bring resume to 73 Bridge Street Carleton Place.

M&K Renovations looking for jobs: Siding, decking, fencing, drywall, painting, laminated floors, windows, doors. Call Mike for DO YOU HAVE 10 quote, 613-259-2525, HRS/WK to turn into $1500/mth using your PC 613-326-8041. and phone? Free info: Professional & Reliable www.BossFree123.com Movers- 2 Men & 17’ Cube $95/hr, 2 Men & 16’ Refrigerated Cube Van $95 Experienced Real Eshr + Fuel Surcharge, 3 tate Assistant Required. Men & 25’ Moving Van Familiar with Residen$125/hr. Call to Book your tial & Commercial Purchases, Sales & Move 613-284-8281. Mortgage Financing. Must have working Professional, reliable & experienced in tree removal, knowledge of Word Conveyancer, home renovations, general Perfect, home maintenance & car- PC law, Terranet Programs. Please forward pentry. Contact Stephan or rossFrank 613-793-3300 or Resume to: law@ripnet.com 613-204-9281. 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. Please call 613-326-0210. Semi-retired, all home renovations, interior & exterior, years of experience. Call Brent 613-283-6088. Women Painters. Fifty Shades of White, 50 Years Experience! (Donna & Sheena). Specializing in homes for sale. Interior/Exterior, Expert Colour Match, Free Estimates, References Kemptville 613-204-7976

CLEANING / JANITORIAL Experienced, reliable cleaning lady. I don’t cut corners, I clean them. Please call Karen cell 613-868-4723.

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Full-time Cook required, hours will include weekends. Please bring resume to: The Cafe Hideaway, 55 Foster St., Perth. Ask for Cindy.

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HELP WANTED Licensed Hair Stylist or assistant needed parttime, compassionate patient individual, resume & cover letter, Specialty-Care, Granite Ridge, 5501 Abbott St. East. Stittsville, Ontario. K2S 2C5. Attention: Laurie Wentworth or pwentworth@bell.net

David Egan Associates Inc. www.davideganassociates.com We are seeking an Architectural Technologist with minimum 5 years experience in the preparation of Auto-Cad Working Drawings for Residential & Commercial Projects on a Contract Basis. Applicants must be familiar with the Ontario Building Code and Industry Standard Detailing. Apply to: david.egan@rideau.net, or 613-273-6644

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Acting Manager of Fundraising

Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital Foundation The Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital has a 60 year history of providing exceptional medical care to the area. The Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital Foundation has been raising funds in the community since 1994 to support the Hospital with needed patient care equipment purchases, staff training, student bursary among other directed funds. We are currently seeking a full-time Acting Managing of Fundraising to join our team for a maternity- leave replacement. Reporting to the Foundation Board of Directors and informally to the Hospital CEO, the Acting Manager of Fundraising will manage all aspects of the Foundation office, working with the Board to fulfill the Foundation’s strategic direction and to implement strategies and tactics to achieve its fundraising and operational objectives. He/she will work to implement planned fundraising strategies and programs to enhance the donor base and attract new donors. The Acting Manager of Fundraising will be responsible for monitoring and preparing an annual budget that includes measurable goals. Nurturing the strong working relationship with the Hospital and ensuring that the Foundation’s commitments to the Hospital are fulfilled will be an important aspect of this role. Qualifications, Competencies and Personal Attributes: • Holds a Diploma in Fundraising or equivalent experience • Minimum of 5 years experience in the fundraising field, preferably in health care • Experience working with donor database software, Income Manager preferred • A track record of success in guiding sound strategic visions, cultivating growth through innovation and leadership and producing results • Established track record of successful management of a multi-tier fundraising program • Current knowledge of developments and trends in philanthropy and ability to adjust strategy or tactics to respond to developments/trends • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, problem solving and decision making skills • Outstanding communication, marketing, writing and presentation skills • Experience with event management and multi-tiered fundraising programs • Works in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient safety practices, policies and procedures of the organization • Ensures a work environment that is conducive to supporting the organization’s Workplace Violence and Harassment policy Please visit our website for more details about the Foundation: www. carletonplacehospital.ca Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resumes no later than May 9, 2015 to: Human Resources Department, Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital 211 Lake Avenue East, Carleton Place, ON, K7C 1J4 Email: jobs@carletonplacehosp.com Fax: (613)257-3026 No phone calls, please. If you have a disability which requires an accommodation during any stage of this recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you.

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Job Posting THE OPPORTUNITY • The Ottawa East Newspaper features community news in and around the Greater Ottawa Area • The Metroland Eastern Ontario Media Group plays a key role in your community, delivering news and information that’s important to you. We have been proudly serving Ontario communities for more than a quarter century and has experienced tremendous growth over the past several years. • Especially proud of the strength of our newspapers, Metroland Media is a print and digital media company providing “hyper-local” editorial content and advertising channels to the communities we serve. We are the ‘Paper of Record’ in most and have a long, distinguished history in many of those communities. Metroland Media is recognized for our advertising expertise, along with our diverse range of local, community focused, specialty publications, website domains and events. • Are you a high energy individual seeking new challenges? Are you a person who is independent and enjoys networking relationship building? Servicing and growing an existing client base, the Sales Representative continuously increases sales revenue and maintains strong business relationships with top local companies. The individual is accountable for acquiring new accounts through various strategies including generating leads, networking with key decision makers and active researching. They are also responsible for introducing and selling innovative marketing solutions to local small and medium-sized businesses while achieving aggressive revenue targets. This position will provide candidates, including recent graduates, the opportunity to gain sales exposure and to be part of one of Canada’s leading community media companies. We will provide you with the support and training you will need in order to be successful. Your career starts here!

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is seeking PSWs for our Weekend Respite Program Hiring for days, evenings, nights every second weekend Please send resumé to: Melinda Coleman 115 Christie Lake Rd. Perth, ON, K7H 3C6 or Email: mcoleman@alzllg.ca

Only those considered for an Interview will be contacted.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The Alzheimer Society Lanark Leeds Grenville is seeking Volunteers to assist with meal preparation at the Perth and Carleton Place Adult Day Programs. If you’re interested and able to commit to 3 hours per week please contact Melinda Coleman at 613-264-0307 or by email at mcoleman@alzllg.ca

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River Valley Polled Herefords Newburgh, ON is accepting applications for full-time staff for our beef and crop division. Candidates should have good communication and organizational skills, must be selfmotivated and able to work as part of a team or individually. Applicants should be skilled in operating farm machinery and have livestock experience. Fitting experience would be an asset. Competitive wage, benefit package and on-farm housing are available. Please forward resume to rivervalleyherefords@kos.net or by fax to: 613-378-1646.

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Looking for AZ Driver for local, year round work. Experience and clean abstract an asset. Pls call 613-913-2161 for more info or fax resume to 1-888-743-3304 Professionals Needed. Looking for career-minded persons willing to speak to small groups or do oneon-one Presentations locally. Part Time or Full Time. A car and internet access are necessary. Training and ongoing support provided. Build financial security. Paid daily. Call Diana 1.866.306.5858 Ray’s Haulage requires AZ Drivers. Contact Ray 613-724-8770.

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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES • Networking with local leading companies through sourcing leads, cold calling, and research, resulting in sales of multi-media platforms. • The desire to consistently attain and/or surpass sales and hitting revenue targets to earn market competitive incentives. • Inspire and excite customers with your own creative and effective advertising solutions and play a key role in the overall success of the organization. • Keep connected with both new and existing clients to encourage ongoing sales as well as integrate new products to offer a more robust portfolio. • Provide consulting, using out-of-the-box thinking for creating proposals to meeting customer’s marketing needs. • Develop and maintain strong business relationships with decision makers to build lucrative business opportunities. • Interact with a variety of personalities and ensure superior customer satisfaction through professional customer service. • Negotiate and structure sales agreements with new and existing customers while maintain positive business relationships. • Work with an energetic, supportive and team-oriented department while simultaneously achieving your own independent goals. • As part of this role, you will be required to handle credit card information. Metroland Media is PCI compliant company, and requires people in this role to take PCI training to handle cards in a safe and compliant manner. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR • Previous experience in sales and cold callings a must, experience selling across Multiple media platforms an asset • Superior customer service skills, creativity, and ability to be resourceful, expedient and work to deadlines. • Ability to build and develop effective relationships within our team and with clients • Positive attitude, flexible nature and excellent communication skills • Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dead-line oriented environment, with strong attention to detail • A proven history of achieving and surpassing sales targets, and unprecedented drive for results • Degree or diploma in marketing/ advertising, or equivalent work experience plus a good understanding of online and social media • Access to reliable vehicle If working for a highly energized, competitive team is your ideal environment, please visit our website to apply before Friday, May 15, 2015 www.metroland.com under Career Opportunities. Metroland is committed to accessibility in employment and to ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with AODA, Metroland will endeavour to provide reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling your interview. Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Connected to Your Community A/CP/K/P/SF - 48 - Thursday, May 7, 2015

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A Division of Edwardsburgh/Cardinal Township The Port of Johnstown has an opening for a Construction and Maintenance Electrician. Position Summary The Electrician is a full time position that supports many aspects of the day to day operation at the Port of Johnstown Grain Elevator. The position supports the various functions within a 170,000 tonne grain elevator. Functions of the facility include but are not limited to, grain loading and unloading of trucks, rail cars and ships, and related grain handling processes. This position must adhere to all Health and Safety Policies and Procedures. Position Responsibilities: - Installs, maintains and repairs all electrical equipment and systems - Read, interpret and revise electrical schematics - Troubleshoot equipment or system failures and perform necessary repairs - Perform duties in a safe and timely fashion - Liaise with ESA - Ability to work from heights - Work harmoniously with other trades Qualifications and Skills: - Construction and Maintenance 309A C of Q - Efficient troubleshooting skills - Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints - Basic PLC knowledge - Be familiar with ESA codes - Knowledge of electrical installations in Class II Div. I locations Remuneration is an hourly rate of $26.84 as well as, Great West Life, benefit package and OMERS pension plan. We will accept resumes until the close of business Friday, May 22, 2015. To apply send your resume to: Jeff Wright jwright@portofjohnstown.com or mail to The Port of Johnstown 3035 County Road #2, Johnstown Ontario K0E 1T1 CLS450245_0507

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Current Certificate of Competence from College of Nurses of Ontario Effective communication, interpersonal, assessment & documentation skills.

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• CARPENTERS • CARPENTERS HELPERS, PAINTERS, LABOURERS WAGES BASED ON INDIVIDUAL’S EXPERIENCE AND BACKGROUND. VALID DRIVERS LICENSE REQUIRED AND MUST BE BONDABLE. RESUMES WILL BE ACCEPTED BY EMAIL, FAX, OR MAIL. tgemmill@ca.belfor.com BELFOR RESTORATION SERVICES P.O BOX 1306 41 CENTRE STREET, SMITHS FALLS, ONTARIO K7A 5C7 FAX: (613)283-9566

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Warehouse sortation looking for warehouse employees in the Smiths Falls area. Night Shift and Clean Criminal Record.

Applications in writing to Kelly Davies, DRC 101 Christie Lake Rd., RR4, Perth, ON K7H 3C6 drc.perth@diversicare.ca (613) 267-2506

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Mike Fair Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac is seeking sales representatives for both new and pre-owned vehicle sales. Experienced automotive sales people with valid OMVIC certiďŹ cation is preferred, however any highly motivated, success driven, enthusiastic, and social media/tech savvy individuals with any product sales experience will be considered. We offer a generous base salary and sales bonus, medical and dental beneďŹ ts, and more. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to work in this dynamic and growing industry and with a very successful community based, family operated dealership. Serious applicants should email resume to Wayne Palmer, New Vehicle Sales Manager waynep@mikefairchevcadillac.com

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Funded by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, and in part by the Government of Canada.

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SUMMER STUDENT - ADMINISTRATION The Township of Montague is seeking a motivated individual with superior organizational, administrative and communication skills. Reporting to the Chief Administrative OfďŹ cer, the administrative summer student will: assist in the maintenance of the Township-wide system of records management; assist with the assessment and inventory of corporate records; assist with the creation and delivery of policies, and will perform general ofďŹ ce administrative duties; including but not limited to word processing, photocopying, ďŹ ling and research. The ideal candidate will have: • A general knowledge of the legislation governing the municipal sector • Strong organizational skills with some knowledge or experience with ďŹ ling systems • High initiative and the ability to work independently • Highly developed written and verbal communication skills • Strong interpersonal , administrative, analytical, and time management skills • Must be enrolled in a post-secondary education program in the fall. Salary will be Ontario minimum wage, hours of work will be 9am-4:30 p.m MondayFriday, for 35 hours/week. Interested applicants are invited to apply, no later than 4:30 p.m. on May 28th, 2015 to: CAO Glenn Barnes Township of Montague P.O. Box 755, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4W6 gbarnes@township.montague.on.ca

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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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Small site work contractor looking for driver/equipment operator/float/labourer (jack of all trades). DZ-AZ operator for shovel dozer backhoe. Fax resume and driver’s abstract to 613-838-3364.

Commercial cleaning franchisee for sale, established business with clientele. Serious enquiries contact 613-264-5300.

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Secondary teachers needed for research about teaching students with hearing loss in regular classrooms. Contact cj.dalton@queensu.ca to book 60-minute interview near you. Study meets Canadian and Queen’s University ethics guidelines. 613-331-0319.

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Employment Opportunity Primary Care Registered Nurse North Lanark Community Health Centre a part of Lanark Renfrew Health & Community Services is seeking to ďŹ ll a 0.5FTE contract position for Primary Care Registered Nurse asap to March 31, 2016. Position Overview: The RN provides direct primary care nursing to clients, clinical support to the inter-disciplinary team and promotes and facilitates clinical, educational and health promotion programs. For a complete position description, please refer to our website at: www.nlchc.on.ca QualiďŹ ed applicants are invited to submit their resume by 4:30pm on May 20, 2015 to jcoyle@nlchc.on.ca. If at any stage in the selection process you require an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Brenda Donnelly, 613-259-2182, bdonnelly@nlchc.on.ca and let us know how we can assist you. Although we appreciate all responses, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Annual Perthmore subdivision yard sales. 7 streets, behind the hospital. Over 60 homes involved. Rain or shine. Sat. May 16, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Bishop’s Mills Community Yard Sales, May 16, Map available at the Community Hall after 8 a.m.

Saturday May 9th. Tack 10 am. Equipment Noon. Horses Sell at 2 pm. 3340 Galetta Side Road, 1/2 hr West of Kanata. 10 min East of Arnprior. To consign call 613-622-1295

Attention Contractors & homeowners, home & business sale items, includes used & new tools, childrens items, household, windows & patio GARAGE SALE/ door, early viewing Friday FLEA MARKET May 8 after 4pm, sale 219 Dakers Rd., off 10th starts 8am Saturday May Line (near Carleton Place). 9, 520 Maley Street, Saturday, May 9, starting Kemptville. at 8 a.m. Gardening tools, 2 ride-on mowers, lots of TENDERS small items, utility trailer, etc.

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The ‘Award-Winning’ McLean Insurance Protection Team seeks a Full-Time Director of First Impressions for our Perth office. You must be highly coachable, forward thinking, have computer skills, and professional in appearance to qualify. No insurance experience is required. We will train and educate the proper candidate. In office salaried position with benefits. Receptionist will be responsible for answering MULTIPLE phone lines, taking client payments, handling incoming and out-going mail. Also responsible for processing MOUNTAINS of paperwork electronically into our computer system (scanning). Please NO whiners or complainers. Only those seriously committed to being a loyal member of an EXTREMELY fast-paced, team oriented, forward thinking culture need apply. Application Deadline: Friday, May 15, 2015. So, are you still interested? Please visit our website at UltimateReceptionist.com for additional information and a short VIDEO presentation about the job. Please mail your resume to the address that is found on the website. Please do NOT call, email, fax or visit us at the office to apply or to inquire about this job. Just mail us your resume as instructed at UltimateReceptionist.com using Canada Post, UPS or FedEx. McLean Insurance, 58 Foster Street, Perth, Ontario K7H 1S1

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Family garage sale, Saturday, May 9, 8-3, 21 Dean St., Smiths Falls. Car parts, tools, trailer, household, toys, electronics, etc. etc.

Huge family yard sale, May 15 and 16 (7-4). 53 George St North and 61 Lila St., Smiths Falls. Lots of stuff.

Garage/Moving Sale. May 9, 35 Condie St., Smiths Falls. Washer and dryer, large and small items.

Huge Twenty Family Garage Sale, BurgesswoodMcLaren and Lakewood Roads, 10 km sw of Perth, Saturday, May 16 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Rain/shine. Antiques and Collectibles, Arts and Crafts, European Fashions, Vintage and Specialty Automotive items, Trailers and Watercraft, Sports Equipment for all Seasons, Furniture, Appliances, Kitchenware, Linens, Toys For greater detail check out www.usedlanarkcounty.com/classified-ad/Garage-sale or look for our flyers.

Huge multi household, Friday, May 16, 1 p.m. to Garage Sale. May 9, 8 am Sunday, May 18, 4 p.m. 7 Cachet Drive, Smiths Falls, 32 Arthur Street, Perth Household items, leather off Hwy 15 & Poonamalie coats, baby cradle, dishes Road. Tools, furniture, collectibles, toys, glassware, etc sporting goods, etc.

Garage/Moving Sale. May 9, 8-noon, rain date May 10. 264 Julie Anne Cres., Carleton Place. Large and small items, refrigerator, small freezer, patio furniture, home decor and more. Inquiries 613-880-8965.

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AUCTION SALE for Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Throop Travel north of Prescott on County Road 18 for approximately four miles. HOLIDAY MONDAY, MAY 18 - 9:30 A.M. Collectable Toy Trucks, Car-Related Items, Tools, Good Dishes, Antiques and Household Effects. For full listing, see next weeks paper or visit www.theauctionfever.com. Two Auctioneers selling. Mr. and Mrs. Throop have moved to a retirement home. Sale tent on site. TERMS: CASH or APPROVED CHEQUE Auctioneer: James Cooper 613-652-4145

ROB STREET - AUCTION Auction Wednesday, May 13th, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. Preview from 5:00 p.m. until sale time Royal Crown Darby cups and saucers in blue, Mikado pattern, Royal Doulton (Ruth), pedal car, advertising crates, Hummel wine glasses, large ďŹ sh net, ďŹ shing tackle, ice tongs, crock churn, German clock, hanging lamp, 65 piece Northumbria sterling in Lake Louise pattern, garden tools and wagons, Yardman lawn tractor, Yamaha gas golf cart, heavy duty wood shredder, large vise, small freezer, wagon for small team of horses, partial listing only. SEE FULL LISTING AND PICTURES ON OUR WEB SITE 613-284-2000 24 Family Lane - Corner of Hwy. 15S and Bay Rd.

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Leaving Town, furniture & misc items, 48 Broadview Avenue, East. Saturday May 9, 8-2pm.

Moving and yard sale, May 15, 16. 17. A few families selling together at 402 Jones Falls Rd., Elgin. Starts at 8 a.m. (if you must). A variety of household items, furniture, collectibles, garden accessories and more. Prices from $1-$400. We’re changing our lives and motivated to sell.

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Estate Sale: Saturday, May 9, 16 Treelawn Blvd., Perth. 9-4. Furniture, appliances, solid oak bow front china cabinet with curved glass doors, solid wood 9 pc dining room set, paintings, many other items.

Almonte Antique Market, 26 Mill St. in historic downtown Almonte. 613-256-1511. 50 vendors. Open daily 10-5.

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Moving- Indoor, outdoor sale, Saturday, May 9, from 8-5, at 10 Mountain Rd. E., Westport. Antiques, collectables, books, puzzles, bedding, dishes, clothes and much, much more. Moving Sale, Saturday May 9, starting at 8am, household items & furniture. 250 Balmoral Drive, Beckwith Township, Carleton Place.

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~ Allow This Investment to be Enjoyed for Generations ~ If you are looking for an extraordinary spacious lakeside home to build your family memories, you’ve found it. Property is located on the highly sought after Mississippi Lake. Great lake location in a quiet & protected bay. Having a panoramic view, a great shoreline for swimming, all types of water sports & year-round fishing. Property occupies 59 ft frontage x 117 ft deep (+/-). The spacious home comprises of a tiled side entrance, newer kitchen w/ rich bordeaux cabinets & dishwasher included. Adjacent dining area. Also an office/den, a laundry/storage room & a 2 pce powder room. The mid level 900 sq ft (+/-) grand gathering room boasts a full lake view, creating an elegant, yet relaxing feeling for dining, entertainment &/or recreation. The 2nd level boasts a master bedroom w/ 3 closets & lakeview, 3 additional bedrooms all w/ closets plus a 4 pce bath w/ his/ her sinks. Beautiful wood floors, triangle windows & unique dÊcor throughout. Attached upper & lower balconies. Service room/workshop houses a 200 amp service. Lin-coln F/A oil furnace. Rented hot water heater. Central air. On drilled well & 2,000 gal. holding tank. Detached garden shed w/ power. The property benefits from a private, paved boat launch. Taxes - $2863. (+/-). Only 15 min. to Perth & Carleton Place & 30 min. to Ottawa. For other pertinent info. & photos, visit our website. For private viewing, terms & conditions please call our office at 613-267-6027. CLS449185_0423

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Munster Community Wide Garage Sale, Saturday May 9, 9-1pm, bring the family to the Munster Community Garage Sale! be sure to drop by the bake sale at the Munster United Church, and a BBQ running from 10:30-1pm. Saturday, May 16, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 3 Foster St., Perth. Household items, baked goods, etc.

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Dwalt & MacKita Tools, Riffle & Shotguns Honda XL Dirtbike Lawn equip, furniture 2 wood cook stoves Used Steel roofing, Shop Cupboards, Utilitity Trailers, and much more.....

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Wednesday May 13 2015 - ON SITE DOWNSIZING AUCTION – Auction Starts at 5 PM (Preview from 4 PM). 179 Harold Street, Smiths Falls – Canteen & Washroom on Site CASH OR CHEQUE ONLY (with I.D) CASH OR CHEQUE ONLY – Maple Dining Room Set, Leather Sofa, Black Leather Recliner, Curio Cabinet, As new Furniture & Household, Hummels, Selection of new old stock Star Wars and Old collectible Toys! See Website for 100 + Pictures – Rain or shine – Bring a Lawnchair for this 2-3 hour auction. Monday May 18 2015 - On Site Auction – Auction Starts at 10 am (Preview from 9am). 15839 Hwy 7, Perth, Antique furniture, Building Materials, Motorhome, Firewood, Walk behind Mower,Tools, Household & More. Sunday May 31 2015 - Large Estate & Consignment Auction – Call or email now to consign your Vehicles, Outdoor Items, Tools, Household Furniture, Appliances, Antiques, Nostalgia & More –Auction Starts at 10 am (Preview from 9 am). 182 Glenview Road, Smiths Falls – Call or email to book Space in this Sale.

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Saturday, May 9, 8-4. 5391 Hwy 511 Lanark.

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for the late Cora Burchill @ 38 Main St., Eastons Corners, ON on Sat., May 16/15 @ 10 am Real Estate to be auctioned @ 11 am

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for the late Bess Tullis @ 103 Tullis Lane Rd., (signs) between Balderson & Lanark, just off Hwy 511 on Mon., May 18/15 @ 10 am This 4th generation homestead features impressive antique furniture & farm related primitives. Bring a lawn chair & participate in the bidding to settle the estate.

for Mrs. Ken Leach on Wed., May 13/15 @ 5 pm from the village of Franktown &/or Richmond take County Rd 10 to #1088 Derry Side Rd. Beckwith, ON

to be held at Hands Auction Hall on Sat., May 9, 2015 @ 10 am Guns sell @ 11am 3 miles east of Perth on Cty Rd 10 #3560 (Drummond Conc. 2) Once again, we are pleased to accept into our yard, items such as • tractors • hay, seeding, tillage & spraying equip’t • harvest equip’t • skid steers & forklifts • municipal, industrial & construction equip’t • cars, trucks & trailers • recreational items • shop tools • misc. items & guns. For complimentary advertising call our office 613/267-6027 ASAP. Visit our website often for updated listing. Terms: Cash, Cheque, Debit, Visa, M/C Catering

Ford 3910 diesel 4x4 tractor (1208 hrs) w/ 395 Allied loader & bucket, bale fork & factory cab. 13.5 x 28 tractor chains. 2010 Cub Cadet LTX1148 hydrostatic ride on mower (104 hrs). Lawn sweep. Lawn dethatcher. Lawn spreader. Gas push lawnmower. Steel lawn wagon. 8 hp Honda 4000 kw generator. Jack all. Drill press. Elec. pressure washer. Hand, elec. & garden tools. Logging chain. Chain tighteners. Ithica mod 37 12g pump. Win. mod 94 30 CF rifle. Win. 351 semi w/ clip rifle. Marlin 30/30 lever rifle. Lakefield Mossberg 22 cal semi rifle w/ scope. Trappe 410 s.s. shotgun. Bolt action army rifle. Oak curio cabinet. Oak china cabinet. 2 pce chesterfield suite. 2 LaZy Boy recliners. 3 upholstered armchairs. Office chair. Coffee & end tables. Several occasional tables. Pine deacon’s bench. Set of 4 wooden kitchen chairs. 6 pce wooden kitchen set. Dehumidifier. Bar fridge. 7 cu ft chest freezer. Stereo. Sm. kitchen appliances. New Haven mantle clock. Wall clock. 3 pce bedroom suite. Walnut vanity. Oak dresser. Exercise bike. Pro Form treadmill. Patio furniture. Sealers. Qty of silver plate. American Beauty Royal Albert dinnerware (setting for 8). Wedgewood jug. China c/saucers. Get yourself a, one-owner, low-hour, farm tractor &/or rideon mower. A nice variety of long guns. Clean & gently used traditional furnishings. Outdoor auction. Dress warmly. Terms: Cash, Cheque, Debit, Visa, M/C Catering

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

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@ #561 Port Elmsely Rd., (signs) (between Village of Port Elmsely, Hwy 43 & Rideau Ferry Rd., Cty Rd. 1) on Mon., May 25/15 @ 6 pm

from Lanark take Hwy 511 north to Watsons Corners Rd., & continue to #1059 2nd Conc. Dalhousie, Lanark (signs) on Wed., May 27/15 @ 6 pm

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

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Saturday, May 9, 8:30noon, Perth Courier parking lot, on Herriett St., Perth. Office desks, chairs, boardroom table, bookshelves, cabinets, good refrigerator, set of tires 195x60Rx15, some antiques, misc office items.

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Multi-house yard sale, Saturday, May 9, Concession 4C, near Leach’s Road and Tennyson, 4 km east of Perth.

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Multi-family yard sale, furniture, collectibles, tools, clothing, something for everyone. Saturday, May 9, 8-2, 204 Clothier St West, Kemptville.

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Multi Family Yard Sale, May 9, Sheridan Estates, Subdivision 520 Crain Drive, off highway 511.

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Tudor Circle Annual Multi-family garage sale. May 16, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Off Hwy. 15, Lombardy, Kelly’s Road to Tudor Circle. Yard Sale, 5 Rogers Rd., Perth, Saturday, May 9, starting at 7 a.m. Good quality items.

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Yard Sale, May 9, 2015. 164 Peter St., Carleton Place.

Terms on Chattels; Cash & Cheque Only

This property is sited to take advantage of the lovely rural aspect. It will suit a 1st home buyer or investor. Featuring a neat, older style homestead in solid condition, now vinyl clad to minimize maintenance. No neighbours, very private, very comfortable. Front entrance adourns a decorative staircase. The parlour awaits your decorative touches. Eat-in oak kitchen w/ newer vinyl tiled flooring & 4 appliances included (washer, dryer, fridge, stove ’14). Separate family room boasts wainscotting & a cast iron Jotul fireplace (’07). Main 4 pce bath. 3 good sized bedrooms upstairs & a 2 pce powder room. Pine flooring throughout. Upgraded windows, doors & shinegles. Outside entrance to basement (spray foamed in ’12). 200 amp service. Propane furnace & central air ’08. On well & septic. Detached garage/workshop w/ steel roof & siding, power, concrete floor, auto door opener. Paved drive. Fenced property. Rural views all around & just a hop skip and a jump to Smiths Falls or Perth. Taxes - $1488. (+/-). Surveyed lot 1.3 acres (+/-). Pt Lot 16 Conc 7 Parts 1 & 2 (27R9193). For private viewing, terms & conditions please call our office at 613-267-6027.

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~ Old Town Charm ~ Update this Victorian house without spoiling its charm. The house has a predictable floor plan w/ the main floor foyer & kitchen entrances having a wrap-around covered porch. Eat-in kitchen. Living & dining rooms (1 room having a temporary partitioned wall to serve as a 2 pce bath). Main floor laundry room. 3 bedrooms & 3 pce bath upstairs. Some architectural woodwork & hardwood flooring intact.Basement houses a 200 amp service. Owned hot water heater. Elec. F/A furnace. On well & septic. Attached 1 car garage/workshop. Detached 25 ft x 65 ft building w/ metal roof & concrete floor. Survey RP15R7340 w/ irregular 80.00 Fr x160.00 D lot (+/-). Taxes - $2525. (+/-). For private viewing, terms & conditions please call our office at 613-267-6027.

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~ Attention Car Buffs, Carpenters & Hobbyists ~ Enjoy summer evenings overlooking a year-round, manmade pond & your surveyed Part Lot 10 RP26R2250 Parts 4 & 5. Unveiling a fenced 3.32 acre (+/-) quiet country property. Featuring a custom-built steel roofed board & batten, home with an attached & well integrated 3 bay garage (gravel floor) & 1 bay garage (concrete floor). Spacious heated workshop. A super man cave, perfect for the carpenter, multi-trade or car enthusiast. Great for housing tools, toys, workstations & more. The home w/wrap-around porch offers an open-concept kitchen & living room with a ventfree corner propane fireplace. Combination 3 pce bath & laundry room. 2 bedrooms (master having a 4 pce ensuite & extra large walk-in closet). Extra large games/family/ guest room includes a vent-free wall propane fireplace. 2 pce bath. Adjacent pet tub room. Highlighting some aromatic cedar wainscoting, ceilings & walls throughout. 400 amp service. F/A oil furnace. Rented oil fired hot water heater. 2 drilled wells (1 for pond). On septic. Has partially fenced-in compound. Affordable home improvements required. Taxes - $3100.00 (+/-). For private viewing, terms & conditions please call our office at 613-267-6027.

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


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Saturday, May 9 - 10 a.m. for Cheryl Cooper McDonald Corners #926, 9th Con. Honda 3500, Generator Coleman 1850, Generator: Club Cadet Lawn Tractor Hydrostatic: Jonserad Chainsaw, 3 Trailers, 3 Wheelbarrows, Cannox Welder: Mig Welder etc. Tablesaw, Planer, Jointer/ Compound Mitre Saw, Pressure Washer, Extension ladder, Mechanics Tool Box, Lge. Qnty: Mechanic Tools, Hand & Garden Tools; Fishing Rods, Lures etc., Camping Supplies; 12 Guns: Mauser rifle 3: 22’s; Stevens, Deutsche rifles, 5 Shotguns, Pellet gun/scope, Lots of Ammo; Collection of Knives; Compound Bow & Arrows. Household: Gibbard Dining Set, Buffet, Hutch, Sideboard, Dresser, Night Tables, Single bed, Chairs, Curio Cabinet, chest of Silverware lamps, Pictures, Blanket Box, Washstand, Extension Table/6 boards, Desk, Crocks, Irons, Washboard, Glassware, Pocket Watches & much more! Note: Cash or Cheque Auctioneer or owner not responsible in case of accident

Auctioneer: Frank Burns 613-267-4129

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was outstanding as the conniving and controlling Queen who creates one pitfall after another for the princesses trying to win her son Prince Dauntless the Drab (ably played by a new leading actor Kyle Booth.) It appears the prince will remain a bachelor. Meanwhile Sir Harry (Justin Yanosik), the leading knight of the kingdom, has his own issues. He discovers his love Lady Larken (played by Mudds’ Youth Theatre graduate Katie Irvine) is pregnant. They too are in need of a quick trip to the altar. Sir Harry declines Lady Larken’s offer to disappear and save him from any social embarrassment. Instead he embarks on a search for the right princess for Dauntless who convinces him to keep looking despite the fact his mother says no. Harry returns with a rather unlikely looking candidate, Prin-

Monday, May 18 @ 10 a.m. Lombardy Fairgrounds Hwy 15, Five km SW of Smiths Falls Selling a group of Select Broke Horses, Quality Miniature Horses Plus a truckload of new english and western tack, saddles, buggies, rubber stall mats, round pen panels plus more Terms: Cash, Visa, MC, Debit, No Cheques www.joyntauctioncompany.com 613-285-7494

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The word “pea” has just three letters. So does the word “fun”. Both words were at the heart of a just concluded presentation by the Mississippi Mudds theatrical troupe of Carleton Place in the Town Hall Auditorium. The Mudds have been around for 40 years and they certainly know how to tickle your funny bone. Their version of Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale ‘The Princess and the Pea’ is an action-packed, song-filled delight from start to finish. The Mudds’ spring show was called ‘Once Upon A Mattress.’ It is the stage adaptation of Andersen’s classic story about a young prince, desperate to find and marry a princess, who runs into a major obstacle in the form of his possessive mother. Once Upon A Mattress fea-

tures music by Mary Rodgers, the daughter of well-known American composer Richard Rodgers (she died last year) and lyrics by lyricist/songwriter Marshall Barer (1923-1998). The original production opened in New York City in 1959. It marked the Broadway debut of Texas-born actress/comedian / singer Carol Burnett who went on to a stellar career in television and films. Burnett received a Tony nomination for her work in Once Upon A Mattress. The musical comedy is set in a fictional kingdom in 15th Century Europe ruled by the devious Queen Aggravain and her mute husband King Sextimus the Silent. The King labours under a curse which has rendered him speechless and can’t be reversed “until the mouse devours the hawk.” In the local presentation Mudds’ veteran Michele Eno

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cess Winnifred who he found in the muddy grasslands. Winnifred is so eager to arrive at the castle and meet the prince that she swims the moat, impressing virtually everyone. I have no intention of outlining the entire plot. Suffice it to say the Queen meets her match in the free spirited, indomitable Princess Winnifred, played by Jennifer Vorano in what I thought was a show-stealing performance. Vorano has excellent stage presence along with a strong singing voice. All about fun I used the word fun in the lead and that’s what this latest offering by the Mudds was all about. Plenty of laughs, loads of action, outstanding costumes along with good scenery and props. The production was interspersed with some very good songs that once wowed Broadway audiences. Director Sandra Dunlop, producer Karen Lapointe and musical director Laurel Tye deserve great credit for staging a thoroughly enjoyable musicalcomedy. The casting was superb and I have to credit another Mudds’ veteran, Robert Horne, for his handling of the extremely demanding role of the mute King Sextimus. His timing during the various sight gags and his ability to (somehow) perform so capably without uttering a word, for almost the entire production, is laudable. Horne’s facial expressions during the pantomimes he performs are priceless! The biggest disappointment for me was the small turnout. The auditorium wasn’t even half full on Friday, April 24. I realize the Senators were busy dismantling Les Canadiens in Game 5 at exactly the same time. I wanted to see the game too. But I made a better choice on this night. (The show was plagued by low attendance which is really unfortunate.) Once Upon A Mattress was funny, frantic, romantic and melodic. And I want to acknowledge some of the other fine performances in this show. Another Mudds’ regular, Trish Smith, was excellent as the Minstrel who not only regaled the audience with song but also acted as narrator, setting the scene for certain elements of the show. Other important roles were that of the Jester, well managed by Jennifer Pfitzer, while Adam Pelletier was strong in the dual roles of the Wizard and Nightingale. Kiera Uriarte also did double duty as Princess No. 12 (Winnifred is No. 13) and Knight No. 1.

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Also among the main players were veteran actor, director Mark Piper as Sir Studley and another youth theatre product Hayley Fortier as Sir Luce. Of course the supporting cast of 11 Ladies-in-Waiting also did yeoman service. The band, led by Peter Brown was solid as always and the musical numbers were very strong. I liked Many Moons Ago, In a Little While and Sensitivity in Act 1. In the second act I particularly enjoyed Happily Ever After (a solo by Vorano) and the very funny Man to Man Talk (featuring Sextimus miming the facts of life to an uncertain Dauntless). My only regret on the musical side was that we didn’t get to hear Piper’s strong voice more often. The costume team, which included Eno herself (the Queen’s gowns are stunning), deserve ap-

plause. Well done, ladies. The sets, designed by Jeff Lee and Kate Martin, are outstanding. The bed and mattresses, so key to the conclusion, are really impressive. In recent years the local troupe has produced some excellent shows including Nunsense Two: The Second Coming in spring 2013. It was a sequel to the highly successful Nunsense One (which Mudds offered as ‘Nunsense: The Mega-Musical’) in December 2010. They also staged the extremely funny ‘Noises Off’ in spring 2012. Once Upon a Mattress joins a long line of very good shows by Carleton Place’s own theatrical troupe, an organization the entire community should be proud of. For complete details about the Mississippi Mudds, their upcoming schedule and past shows visit the website: www.mississippimudds.ca.

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Ten-year-old Olivia Turcotte, left, and her sister Ella, 9, offered bargain hunters at the annual Merrickville yard sale some refreshments in the form of lemonade and chocolate chip cookies May 2. The duo started doing this last year and are hoping to save up enough money to purchase a mountain bike and snowboard bindings.


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The Perth Union Library celebrated winning a provincial award of excellence for their Summer Literacy Program at an Open House on Saturday, May 2. It was an opportunity to thank everyone including the many donors without whom the program would not exist. Pictured are Rachel Warren Children’s Librarian, Sue Snyder former Children’s Librarian, Rebecca McPhee Program Coordinator and Kathy Boelsma Early Literacy Specialist.

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New CEO at Perth library Library, located in Perth, Ontario, serves a combined population of 19,000 in the Town of Perth and the surrounding townships of Drummond/North Elmsley and Tay Valley. Known for its creative programs and services and strong community connections, the library was the 2014 winner of the Angus Mowat Award of Excellence from the Government of Ontario and is an Accredited Ontario Public Library. Library programs and services reflect a mix of tradition and innovation, including long-standing literacy programs, a digital media lab for teens, a seed lending library, numerous book clubs, and technology training. There is a strong community spirit, with a high rate of volunteerism and recognition of the library’s important role in building community. Submitted by the library

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Perth gears up for inaugural ribfest This year’s inaugural Perth Ribfest is shaping up to be one of the most incredible events this summer! We have our ribbers and a number of food vendors under contract, a climbing wall for all ages, Perth Brewery Beer, Spider Man and Elsa characters, a great entertainment line up all three days, cool car shows, and more. We would like to invite the Perth business community to take advantage of another great opportunity to promote their business via sponsorship or through the booking of booth space. The Ribfest will take place Aug. 21 to 23 at the Perth Fair Grounds. Don’t miss out!! More information regarding vendor opportunities can be found at: http://

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The Perth & District Union Public Library Board is delighted to announce the selection of Erika Heesen as its new CEO/chief librarian. Heesen’s appointment will take effect May 11, 2015. Rachel Warren, Library Specialist on staff, will continue to serve as Interim CEO/Chief Librarian until that date. Heesen will be coming to the Perth & District Union Public Library from her position as Communications and Marketing Librarian at the Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) County Library. The board is confident that Ms. Heesen will continue the excellent work done by previous CEOs in developing the Library’s services, strategic vision and community partnerships. The Perth & District Union Public

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2015 Years ago the family cat, usually aloof, suddenly decided to spend time on my father-in-law’s lap months before he died of pancreatic cancer. Why? Another family reports in a Toronto newspaper that their pet feline recently began a vigil on a loved one’s lap just before he died. So what did the cat know that wasn’t taught to me at The Harvard Medical School? The New England Journal of Medicine, Dr. Gifford-Jones not noted for publishing trivia, surprised doctors several years ago by publishing a photo of Oscar, the cat. This male feline had become famous for his uncanny ability to predict death. Oscar did not have a noble background. Rather, he had been saved as a young kitten, by staff members of a geriatric nursing center. They bailed him out of an animal shelter. Little did they know he was headed for celebrity. It wasn’t too long before staff members noted that Oscar had a knack for knowing when a patient was about to die. Nurses at Steere House Nursing Center, in Providence R.I., reported that Oscar ‘would snap to attention’ when he sensed the end was near for a patient. It was like an army drill. His routine rarely varied. He would arrive at the patient’s bedside four hours before death occurred and curl up alongside the patient. Often he would be purring, paying attention to the patient’s breathing, while family members gathered and the priest administered last rights. Then when death finally came he would quietly leave the room. During that time, while I was visiting Rhode Island, I got first-hand reports about Oscar. When I asked nursing staff, ‘What’s his track record?’, they told me Oscar had not missed a diagnosis in 25 deaths. What a great batting average! Luckily, he had limited his death vigil to elderly patients in a terminal care facility. But Oscar could scare you to death if, aware of his diagnostic skills, you were scheduled for surgery in a few hours, and Oscar suddenly took a fancy to your bed. Any one in his right mind would get dressed and go home. The big question is how does Oscar, who didn’t graduate Summa Cum Laude from Medical School, know so much about approaching death? Doctors I talked to at Steere House didn’t have an answer. But they had several theories. Some personnel believe that Oscar, and cats in general, are sensitive to the human world and great observers of human routine. They contend he watches the increased activity that occurs in a patient’s room prior to death. One doctor said, ‘He most likely enjoys the warm blankets placed around a patient at that time.’ Others believe it’s a lack of movement that attracts Oscar as the dying patient in bed becomes quiet. I question that theory. Oscar, like other animals, lives in a world of scents rather than sight. His vision is 10 X less than humans but his sense of smell is 14 X stronger. So when he cuddles up to a patient he has 200 million odour cells compared to our mere 5 million. I talked to several specialists who believe that certain chemicals are released when a patient is dying, and Oscar detects the odour. I’m sure the secret will die with Oscar. But Oscar’s uncanny ability to detect the time of death took my thoughts back decades ago when I was hotel doctor at The Manoir Richelieu in La Mal Baie, Quebec. A 90 year old Baptist minister from Texas was a guest of the hotel along with his two daughters. He suddenly became ill due to a heart condition and refused to go to the local hospital. He claimed if he was going to die he would prefer to do so looking over the St. Lawrence River. At one point he became so close to death I relieved his nurses. I’d wait by his side until he died. But he did not die. And in a few days, much to our surprise, walked out of the hotel to return to Texas. Oscar, where were you when I needed you? You could have saved a young doctor lot of embarrassment. Online: docgiff.com ; For comments: info@docgiff.com


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With a deficit of $11,000 this year and numerous financial challenges yet to come, the Perth and District Chamber of Commerce is asking for annual funding of about $10,000 per year from town hall. “We have found it hard to make ends meet,” said chamber president Pat Wiseman, who made his pitch at Perth town council’s committee of the whole meeting on Tuesday, April 14. “What we are lacking is the funding commitment from the town.” He stressed that the $10,000 “will benefit businesses within the town.” John LeVatte, the chamber’s general manager, agreed. “We have a pretty good level of support here in town,” LeVatte said. “Working with the Town of Perth, there is a lot we can do together.” Following the chamber’s move from the old fire hall beside the Perth and District Union Public Library to historic Inge-Va House, “a number of financial challenges (have arisen that) we will have to deal with,” said LeVatte. The chamber is specifically seeking “a review of partnership efforts related to economic development, event sponsorship, and planning and business development… (finding a) funding partnership is crucial.” LeVatte suggested that the first grant for 2015 would be used for completing the redesign of their website, helping to create a marketing and communications campaign, creating new special events, and assisting with the cost of Visitor Guide distribution. “We are talking about money we could use and put to good use,” said LeVatte. He pointed to Carleton Place where the chamber there receives $30,000 annually to operate the information centre. That chamber also does not pay any rent for its office space. In Smiths Falls, the chamber there nets $15,000 from its management of the campground in Victoria Park. The chamber there also does not pay any rent for its town hall offices. LeVatte promised that, as part of an ongo-

Hilltop Concerts features Tom McMahon May 9. Come out and enjoy live jazz with friends, new and old, and discover the Baliset, an instrument that combines the expressiveness of the guitar and range of the piano, (like a Chapman Stick). An accomplished performer and composer, McMahon has recorded with many musicians and vocalists and, entertained local and international audiences on stage, as well as on radio and television. McMahon will be presenting an evening of original material, standards, and some reworkings of popular material. Admission is $15 and seating is limited, so reserve your place at hilltopconcerts@gmail.com now. Doors open at 7 p.m. with concert starting at 7:30. The location of the show will be revealed after emailing the host.

ing funding deal, they would present to council each year during budget preparation time and that, each year, the chamber would report on its achievements and objectives. The grant would give the chamber “a pretty good base to work with…it gives us some freedom and some breathing room.” Coun. Jim Boldt commended the work done by the chamber. “The chamber of commerce can do a lot for any town,” said Boldt. “You do great work at the chamber.” Coun. Judy Brown interjected that the Perth BIA “would be happy to be a partner,” with the chamber on matters of mutual interest. “We would welcome any discussion with the BIA,” said LeVatte. “We would certainly involve them.” However, Mayor John Fenik appeared cool to the idea of an annual subsidy.

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Monday May 11th, 2015 7:00 PM Planning Councillor Faye Campbell Tuesday May 12th, 2015 7:15 PM Recreation Reeve Richard Kidd Tuesday May 19th, 2015 6:00 PM Public Works Councillor Tim Campbell Tuesday May 19th, 2015 Immed. Following Finance Deputy-Reeve Sharon Mousseau Monday May 25th, 2015 6:30 PM Community Development Councillor Tim Campbell Thursday May 28th, 2015 1:00 PM Heritage Committee Reeve Richard Kidd Detailed agendas for meetings are available for review on the Township website at www.twp.beckwith.on.ca or at the Township Office 24 hours prior to the meeting

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“POOP AND SCOOP” The public is reminded that under the Township of Beckwith’s By-Law No. 96-06, for licensing, regulating and keeping of dogs, Section 4, Waste, “every person in control of a dog who deposits waste or allows the

NOTICE FOR TOWNSHIP OF BECKWITH ½ Loads are now off 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.

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“I’m not prepared to pay $10,000 at this time,” said Fenik. “I recommend that we turn it over to the staff to look at.” While noting that municipalities like Drummond/North Elmsley Township do put money towards the chamber, “Mayor Fenik does have a point,” agreed Coun. Jim Graff. “It’s not from the standpoint of putting anything off. We’re just dotting our i’s and crossing our t’s… This is a very reasonable investment.” LeVatte reiterated his point that such a grant “is an investment… on the part of council.” Coun. Riq Turner however appeared receptive to the proposal, saying that, as a business owner, it would “give them (the chamber) some flexibility to plan ahead.” Not having that funding, “hamstrings them.” Fenik later said he wanted to make clear that “I get what the chamber is all about,” as he too is a partner in a boating tour company. But, rather than an annual grant, he wondered, “when was the last time membership fees were raised? It would be $2 from each member to erase your deficit,” said Fenik. LeVatte replied that the chamber board had indeed discussed raising the rates, but noted that “we have to be mindful that every dollar we raise rates, we may lose members.” Another concern for Brown was that the town was already contributing to the economy of the town with a full time economic development staffer. Chief administrative officer John deRosenroll agreed, wondering “what are the things that the town is doing?” and stressing that he hoped to avoid duplication with the services already provided by the chamber, and vice versa. Coun. Ed McPherson, as head of the finance committee, said that he wanted to see what numbers Drummond/North Elmsley contributed to the chamber, before adding that the town also has a full time tourism staffer – a role that the chamber used to cover off, and which the town now deals with. “Council cannot be all things to all people,” said deRosenroll.

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dog to deposit waste (excrement/feces) on private property or property of the Corporation, shall cause such waste to be picked up and disposed of in an environmentally approved manner.” This, however, does not apply to guide dogs. The Township of Beckwith appreciates the cooperation of the public and your assistance throughout the year in keeping our neighbourhoods, parks, trails and community clean. Please carry a plastic bag at all times when you are walking your pet so that you can remove waste immediately. Any person who contravenes any provisions of the above is guilty of an offence and is liable to a fine of $55.00.


Come and hear our speaker Olly Chuchryk introduce her passion for dahlias at our next public meeting, Tuesday evening, May 12. You will be amazed by the variety of dahlias that are grown today. Dahlias also make a beautiful cut flower for indoor display. You will learn how to best cultivate these beauties including planting, growing, harvesting, storing, and dividing tubers. Remember to bring some cash. Chuchryk will have dahlia tubers for sale. There will also be our famous rose fertilizer for sale ($2 per bag). Please also note that our Plant Sale is up-coming, in The Stewart School gym, Saturday, May 16, 8:30 to 10 a.m. Plan to join us, Tuesday, May 12, 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church, 25 Gore Street West at D’Arcy (use D’Arcy Street entrance) in Perth. Food and beverages will be available starting from 7 p.m. Membership in the Society entitles you to discounts at local nurseries and garden centres and is only $10 per year; visitors pay $3—everyone is welcome. We look forward to seeing you there! Submitted by Perth and District Horticultural Society

PROPOSED ROAD CLOSING TAKE NOTICE that the Council of Township of Drummond/North Elmsley proposes the passage of a by-law to stop up, close and sell a certain portion of an unopened road allowance which is no longer required for municipal purposes. Any person who believes they may be adversely affected by the closure of the unopened road allowance has an opportunity to express his or her concerns at an open meeting to be held: th Tuesday May 26 2015 at 5:30 p.m. Township Municipal Offices, 310 Port Elmsley Road DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED CLOSING The road allowance proposed to be closed abuts Karen Lane and forms part of a former traffic circle. This portion is described as Part 2 of Plan 27R-2268 and is approximately 723 ft² (67m²) in area. The lands are intended to be sold and transferred to the abutting property owner as a lot addition.

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labyrinth accessible to everyone in our very own Stewart Park, to celebrate Perth’s 200th anniversary. Labyrinths have a widespread following and so, once the Perth labyrinth is listed on The Labyrinth Society’s World Wide Labyrinth Locator, Perth will become a destination for labyrinth lovers, which could have a positive economic impact. For thousands of years, Labyrinths have been used through many cultures as a symbol and tool for healing, navigating through life, creativity, conflict resolution, and communion. With a single path of circular patterns of geometric ratios, participants who use the labyrinth are able to navigate their way to and out of the centre point.

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An open letter to our fans, from the Ottawa Senators What a ride! The last two - plus months have been an incredible run, as our team came together to overcome the greatest deficit in NHL history to qualify for the playoffs. This year, we had a major loss within our family and fought battles both on and off the ice. We stuck together and persevered knowing we could achieve our goals. In February, when the odds were stacked against us, this team started to roll. When we starte d to win, we could feel that something special was happening. We couldn’t put our finger on it at the time, but knew it was different. We know you felt it too – we know this because once the team started the run, you wouldn’t let us quit. You were loud and supportive at home. You filled Canadian Tire Centre during the team’s road games, and the crowd waiting for us at the airport when we arrive d from Philadelphia blew us away. You changed the mood of the entire city. You pushe d us to keep going when the odds were against us and we responded. Game 6 may not have gone our way, but the ovation you gave us before we left the ice was one of the most incredible moments of the entire season. As we leave to go our separate ways for the summer, we want you to know this – there has never been a Senators team more excited for next year. Thank you, fans! Sincerely, Your 2014-15 Ottawa Senators

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Dargie asked the town for a letter of support for the Pro Am as they are applying for Valley Heartland CFDC grant funding, as well as a commitment to create welcome packages for all program participants that reflect the community and its assets. “It’s important for them to have a good impression

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At the start of the BBQ season, do this three-step safety check of your BBQ: 1. Clean: Use a pipe cleaner or wire to ensure burner ports are free of rust, dirt, spider webs or other debris. 2. Check: Examine the hose leading from the tank to the burners. Replace if cracked or damaged. 3. Test: Find leaks by applying a 50/50 solution of water and dish soap to propane cylinder connections and hoses. If bubbles appear, tighten the connection and/or replace the damaged parts and retest.

Do’s and Don’ts for handling a BBQ DO… • keep loose clothing away from a hot barbecue • keep children and pets at a safe distance • turn gas valve off first when finished, then turn off the burner controls, so no gas is left in the connecting hose • allow the BBQ to cool completely before closing the cover

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DO NOT… • leave the BBQ unattended when in use • allow grease to build up on the burners or at the base of the barbecue as this could cause a grease fire • throw water on a grease fire – this will only spread the flame • position your barbecue too close to wooden fences or walls. Make sure the area behind your BBQ is free of combustible material, since this is where hot gases escape

Generator Safety • Generators should be used in well ventilated locations outside away from doors, windows and vent openings. • Never use a generator in an attached garage • Place generators so that exhaust fumes can’t enter the home through doors, windows or vents. • Make sure to install carbon monoxide (CO) alarms in your home. • Turn off generators and let them cool down before refueling. • Never refuel a generator while it is running. • Store fuel in a container that is intended for and is correctly labeled. Store containers outside of living areas.

• CO alarms should be installed in a central location outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home and in other locations where required by applicable laws, codes or standards. For the best protection, interconnect all CO alarms throughout the home. When one sounds, they all sound. • Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for placement and mounting height. • Choose a CO alarm that has the label of a recognized testing laboratory. • Call your local fire department’s non-emergency number to find out what number to call if the CO alarm sounds. • Test CO alarms at least once a month; replace them according to the manufacturer’s instructions. • If the audible trouble signal sounds, check for low batteries. If the battery is low, replace it. If it still sounds, call the fire department. • If the CO alarm sounds, immediately move to a fresh air location outdoors or by an open window or door. Make sure everyone inside the home is accounted for. Call for help from a fresh air location and stay there until emergency personnel. Have your applainces checked annually, including woodstove and fireplace chimneys. For more carbon monoxide information log onto www.tssa.org.

Campfires Check with your local fire department, municipality, or Ministry of Natural Resources to determine whether open air burning is permitted before having a campfire or burning brush. If open burning is allowed, fires should be built on bare soil or on exposed rock. Remove leaves and twigs from around the fire to keep it from spreading. Always keep a bucket of water, sand, or even a shovel close by and supervise the fire at all times. • Never build a campfire on a windy day. Sparks or embers from the fire could travel quite a distance setting an unintentional fire. • Watch the wind direction to ensure sparks aren’t getting on flammable materials. Put the fire out if wind changes begin to cause concern. • Use crumpled paper and/or kindling to start a fire rather than flammable liquids. • Don’t burn garbage. The deadly toxins produced may cause illness to you and your neighbours. • Never leave campfires unattended. Closely supervise children while roasting marshmallows. • Teach children how to STOP, DROP and ROLL should their clothing catch on fire. Teach children to cool a burn with running water for 3–5 minutes.

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tournament is only two weeks old and was born out of the draw created Golf Canada’s newby the Magenta Mortgage est Canadian Women’s Charity Pro Am (Team Tour Ontario golf tournaHenderson Pro Am), ment events will be held which is also being held in Smiths Falls this June at the local golf club. 16 and17 before moving “They’re together around eastern Ontario in because of two people; successive years. they’re together because “We would take this of Brooke and Brittany particular tournament Henderson,” Dargie said. and we will move it Brooke and Brittany Henderson The Pro Am event, around eastern Ontario scheduled for June 15, is but we will not forget already sold out with 11 Smiths Falls,” explains teams on a waiting list. The event will welcome 31 Dave Dargie of Team Henderson110 % Club. Dargie explained the tournament, which will be teams of four amateurs per team who will be paired held at the Smiths Falls Golf and Country Club, up with 31 professional women golfers from the would return to town every three years or so pro- LPGA, Symetra and Canadian Women’s Tours. A group of 12 individuals has been working beviding the community with a long-term economic hind the scenes since November to pull together benefit they can count on. This year’s tournament will welcome 72 profes- the Team Henderson Pro Am, but many more indisionals and 18 amateurs, including Brooke Hen- viduals will be needed on tournament day. Dargie said they are looking to recruit 120 volderson and Alena Sharp, two of the top ranked Canadian female golfers, and is free for spectators unteers of which 58 have already confirmed their to enjoy. Parking for the public will be available attendance. “I don’t think we’ll have any shortage at County Fair Mall on Brockville Street where a of volunteers,” he said. Those wishing to lend a hand are asked to go shuttle bus will be making regular pickups. Dargie said they are working to get local high to the Smiths Falls Golf & Country Club website school students out to the links to cheer on Brooke www.smithsfalls.golf.com and select the red tab at Henderson, who will graduate from Smiths Falls the top of the page to fill in the volunteer form. Event participants are expected to stay approxiDistrict Collegiate Institute in June, on paper if not mately six nights and seven days in the Smiths in person. “She will probably be playing in the US Open Falls area to participate in both events. “It is going to be huge,” said Coun. Dawn when graduation takes place,” Dargie said. He went on to say the addition of the two-day Quinn.

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Neil Doef has been nominated by Metroland Media, Smiths Falls group, to participate in the 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay in his hometown this summer. In an exclusive interview on April 30 with The Smiths Falls Record News – Neil’s first formal media interview since his spinal cord injury on Dec. 14, he said he was excited to be taking part in the run. He admitted he was a little bit shocked to have been nominated, “but excited, for sure.” The Torch Relay, which kicks off May 30 in Ajax, Ont., will cross the country over a six-week span and meander through Smiths Falls on July 2. Neil will be taking part in a 200-metre stretch as it hits town during this leg of the event. The Relay will make its final stop on July 10, at the Pan Am Games opening ceremony in Toronto. “We as a family feel that it is an honour for him to have been nominated as a torchbearer,” says his mother, BobbiJean. “The nomination speaks about the character he is. It would be exciting for him to be able to participate in the pride and spirit of the games, while representing the community that has, and continues to support him on his journey to recovery.” As the Official Print and Online Media Supplier of the Toronto 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games, Metroland Media had the privilege of nominating a select number of torchbearers for communities across Ontario. For the Smiths Falls portion, the choice was clear, says Editor-in-Chief Ryland Coyne. “Neil was an obvious and unanimous choice for the staff in the newsroom of the Smiths Falls Record News,” he says. “Neil has demonstrated such determina-

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Neil Doef is supported by his parents, Bobbi-Jean and Bruce Doef during his first media interview announcing his participation in the Pan Am Games Torch Relay. tion and heart in his rehabilitation progress since his on-ice collision in December, and these qualities are shown by the athletes who will perform at the Games this summer.” Bobbi-Jean says the family will be following the athletic events of the Games, with Neil’s favourites being golf and basketball. “I have never played golf in my life, but I do enjoy watching it,” he says. He has been watching his friend, Brooke Henderson on television as of late – her most recent third place finish at the Swinging Skirts LPGA tournament last weekend. “She’s an amazing young woman,” Bobbi-Jean says. “His high school friends – that core of friends… they come here and hang out on their spare.”

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The Hendersons are hosting a Pro-Am golf tournament on June 15 at the Smiths Falls Golf and Country Club with half the proceeds going to Doefstrong. “That’s pretty awesome. It’s going to be a major help and we appreciate that a lot,” Neil says, who adds that he’s going to be in attendance – possibly flipping burgers or something, he adds with a laugh. Moving home A member of the Smiths Falls Jr. A Bears, Neil was in his second year with the club with a promising future in hockey. Last year, he was named the league’s Rookie of the Year. At the start of this season, he was on the NHL watch list and had been selected for the Team Canada East team, which took part in the World Junior A Challenge in Kindersley, Saskatchewan in December. Neil was one of two Jr. A Bears chosen for the squad – he and mate Jared Henry. In the team’s first game, Neil suffered a spinal cord injury that paralyzed him from the waist down. He was in hospital in Saskatoon for 10 days until moving back to an Ottawa hospital Christmas

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PDCI track team does well at Hungerford meet The Perth and District Collegiate Institute took part in the Hungerford Invitational track meet in Brockville on the weekend. The team had a successful meet in ideal weather conditions, said coach Kevin Bellamy. The following PDCI track team members had first or second place finishes: Mathew Ferguson placed first in the senior boys 110m hurdles in a new school record 14.49 seconds; Abby Brandon won senior girls javelin with a throw of 34.83m, and was second in shot put at 9.73m.; Braiden

Nichols set a new meet record winning the junior girls shot put at 12.51m; Alex Roberts placed second in senior girls discus at 32.65m and Ben Bellamy had two second place finishes in midget boys distance running. He finished his 1,500m race in 4.33 minutes and his 3,000m race in a time of 10.03 minutes. The team will travel to Belleville this Friday for their final exhibition meet before the Lanark County championship meet in Carleton Place on May 13 and 14.

Eve. On April 10, Neil moved back home, but not to his old digs… his family had to purchase a newer home – one that was wheelchair accessible. Before his move back to Smiths Falls, Neil had been making day trips home from Ottawa. He was home for the Smiths Falls Bears Fan Appreciation Night – their final game of the season. Of the attention he’s been receiving, Neil says it’s not as nerve-racking now as it once was. “It was hard at first, but it’s getting easier… one day at a time and see what the day brings, I guess.” The groundswell of community support spurred a fundraising campaign dubbed Doefstrong. Since its inception, there has been hundreds of thousands of dollars donated to the young man and his family to help with his rehabilitation expenses. This fundraising campaign has raised well over $200,000. To read the full story, visit http://www.insideottawavalley.com/pan-am-games-story/5596325neil-doef-to-participate-in-2015-pan-am-gamestorch-relay/

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James Paterson is now the new director of golf at the Perth Golf Course. “I couldn’t be more excited to continue my golf career at the storied Perth Golf Course,” said Paterson, golf industry veteran. “Perth has long been known as an excellent facility that both cottagers and golfers from Ottawa have visited for a number of years. I can’t wait to get started.” Paterson has spent the last five years managing the 19th Tee driving range in Ottawa. Before that, he was a long-time pro shop manager at Eagle Creek Golf Course in Dunrobin. He’s also a competitive amateur golfer in his own right, participating in numerous Golf Quebec events along with the Canadian MidAmateur championship the last three years. Perth Golf Course, which opened Wednes-

day, April 23 for 2015, is celebrating its 125th anniversary. Earlier in 2015, Thunderbird Management Services Inc. (TMSI), a sports management firm from Ottawa, began overseeing operations of the course. So far, the reception from the community and from golfers has been outstanding. “We’re very happy to have someone with James’ golf acumen be involved with Perth Golf Course this year,” said Rob Knights, the vice president of operations for TMSI. “Along with Travis Smith, our PGA of Canada golf professional, we feel we have a tremendous team in place.” You can book tee-times at Perth Golf Course now online at www.perthgolf.com or call the pro-shop at 613-267-3090.

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The annual Perth Triathlon will be held at the Perth pool on Sunday, May 31. This event has been a tradition in Perth for over 25 years and involves a 500m swim in the Perth pool, followed by a 16km bike ride out Sunset Boulevard and back, and finishing with a 3km run out past Lanark Lodge and back to the pool parking lot. The event is a low-key fun event that is meant to encourage people who have never tried a triathlon, to give it a whirl. There is also a team event where three people join forces with each team member completing one of the events. This event gets lots of friendly compe-

tition with teams made up of family members, or teammates, or just a group of friends. Last year the “Double Tri” was added for participants who want a bigger challenge. They do each event twice. The “Double Tri” is definitely not for the beginner! Over the years there have been participants as old as 80 and as young as 12 compete in the Perth Triathlon, so it really is an event for everyone. Jon Hetherington has taken part in every one. One of the additional draws for the Perth Triathlon is the potluck lunch that is organized following the event. All participants are asked to bring something for the potluck and we gen-

erally end up with a well-deserved feast for everyone. The recent tradition of awarding homemade pies and cookies (donated by the Perth Stingrays families) to the top three finishers in each age group will also continue this year. Sponsors for the event are Home Hardware, The MacMillan family, and Monty Doyle and all proceeds will be donated to the Perth Stingrays. In recent years, the Stingrays have used the donations from the Triathlon to fund one of the new starting blocks. If you are interested in participating, please go to the registration site at https://secure. eventsonline.ca/events/perthpooltriathlon/

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The Rideau Youth Football Association is kicking off the spring season this week and it’s exploding at the seams. This year there are more than 700 players in the league on 20 teams, representing a 20 per cent growth rate, according to the Smiths Falls league president, Mark Pankow. In Smiths Falls, there are about 180 players from eight to 18 years of age. “There are four areas in our catchment including Kemptville, Brockville, Beckwith and Smiths Falls,” he said. “We’ve seen phenomenal growth since the league started (about eight years ago). It’s incredible and certainly bodes well for our coaching staff and committed parents.”

The Smiths Falls Renegades have a bye the first week of action with their first games in Beckwith on May 8. Showcase day at Lower Reach will take place on May 30. “The crowds are always great and there is lots of fun on this big day,” Pankow said. The day will feature a barbecue and raffles as well as exciting football all day. The Renegades will also host their ‘Bowl’ games on June 21 at Lower Reach Park. This will be for all league champions. Previously operating under the Brockville Youth Football Association banner, the organization changed its name to the Rideau Youth Football Association last year. The club has been established to help foster, promote and teach football fundamentals to area youth. Through a commitment to develop and en-

courage fun, fitness and fundamentals while focusing on sportsmanship, the league helps to promote community spirit and fellowship, Pankow noted. Another plus for this league is the fact that all coaches are certified, “and parents feel good about their kids playing in this league. The coaches are very well qualified and they have learned the safe contact program.” It takes a day and a half to learn the safe tackling

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Spring sports kick off at local schools PDCI’s soccer teams of commuhave begun their seanity service sons! The junior boys hours? started off their season The Stewin Beckwith against art School Notre Dame. is hosting Unfortunately they some events Emily Canie and Larissa Churchill lost 6-0. The junior in the Month girls however, started of May and off their season with needs some a strong 1-1 tie against Notre Dame, also at the assistance with looking after younger children durBeckwith fields. ing the events. The dates of the events are WednesPDCI has raised $2,750 for “Perth for Sultana”. day, May 13 and Thursday, May 21. Many of the people who donated on Saturday asked PDCI staff to pass on to Sultana their best wishes Another Community Service opportunity on is which have been done. PDCI’s iCoach class hosted on June 6 & 7 with the Ottawa Bicycle Club servanother successful professional development con- ing refreshments during a cycle tour stop. Please ference on April 27. Great job iCoaches! see Mrs Bourque in Guidance for more informaIf you are interested in taking an online course, tion. doing Co-op or taking a Dual Credit course next year, come down to Guidance. Are you in need Its always a great day to be a Blue Devil!

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Where’s Franktown? Supporters can virtually support run this Saturday Stacey Roy

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Organizers of this year’s Where’s Franktown run are encouraging anyone wishing to support Calvary Christian Academy (CCA) to lace up their running shoes and get running in whatever direction they wish. A new virtual run option is available at the 11th annual fundraising event, Where’s Franktown. Those interested in participating virtually can register online (http://calvary.com/events/franktown/) and select which race they will compete in. A wide variety of race lengths are available, including a 1km, 5km, 10km and 15km distance. Tom Bourne, principal at Calvary Christian Academy said he hopes the virtual option will help the event reach their 550-participant goal by removing the strain of travel. Currently, they are almost at 300 registered participants, though registration is available on the day from 8 to 9 a.m. Races begin at 9:30 a.m. (1km and 15km), 10 a.m. (10 km), and 10:10 a.m. (5 km). “We live in such a busy culture people don’t plan month by month. It’s a great way to support our event if you can’t come,” Bourne said. Proceeds from the annual fundraiser goes to supporting the CCA and its students by funding education bursaries. CCA is a private education facility and does not receive government support in any way. Bourne said last year, the school handed out 10 bursaries at a cost of almost $40,000. In exchange for this invaluable community support, CCA students are required to volunteer in some capacity for the run be it on the day, by taking part in

the race or providing items for the barbeque that is available for all at the Franktown school. “It’s good for them to take some ownership of their schooling,” Bourne said. The annual event recruits at least 100 volunteers who are on hand the day of to help in the smooth operation of the race. Spectators are most welcome to bring their lawn chairs and take in the race event alongside participants and volunteers. Bourne said the annual race has become a great community event for the village, and is an opportunity to meet up with neighbours after a cold winter. He encourages everyone no matter their fitness level to consider coming out for Where’s Franktown, adding some elderly supporters enjoy walking the 5km with their grandchildren. “You don’t have to be intimidated. It’s a nice mix race,” Bourne said. That is the objective this coming fall when CCA introduces Grade 9 classes for students. This is the first time the school has entered into the high school curriculum, and signals the first of annual growth for the school who anticipates graduating their first secondary school class in 2019. “We’re excited. We feel the need is there,” Bourne said. The school plans to add a grade each year until they serve pre-kindergarten to Grade 12. Such annual growth will mean growth in the student population as well, which sits at 140 this year. Plans to build a separate high school building adjacent to the existing CCA school is in the works in the next couple of years. “CCA started with six children [18 years ago] and now we have 140,” Bourne said.

Kids fishing tournament on May 9 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County (BBBSLC) is happy to be the Charity of Choice for Peter Larmand Outdoors’ Ninth Annual Kids’ Fishing Tournament which is being held on May 9 at the Rideau Ferry Harbour Marina (110 Coutts Bay Road). The event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine. It is $10 per child or $25 for a family of three or more. Registration includes kids’ lunch and prizes. Peter Larmand Outdoors will be donating a percentage of the proceeds from the day to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County. This is the ninth year Larmand has run this fishing tournament for children. He loves fishing and providing children with an opportunity to also enjoy the sport and believes that it is important for children to get outside and be active.

BBBSLC has been helping local kids through mentoring programs for over 40 years. They are well known for quality programs that build selfesteem, increase academic performance, allow free access to organized sports and healthy food. The agency does not receive sustainable government funding, rather they fundraise and rely on groups like Peter Larmand Outdoors to run third party events to raise support for the programs they offer. 515 children took part in their mentoring programs in 2014. For more information visit http://www.peterlarmand.com. For more information about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County, contact Beth Sinclair at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County 613283-0570 or beth.sinclair@bigbrothersbigsisters. ca R0012465537_1219

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