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“I’m glad to see Ken is up and on the attack already,” said Fenik. Fenik left Archambault’s side as campaign manager in February. Knowing the ins-and-outs of the Liberal campaign, and having worked alongside Archambault and seen what makes him tick, Fenik said that “I absolutely do think that is an advantage,” he brings to the NDP. “I think that that gives me an advantage, that I know Phil.” However, he added that that also means that Archambault knows him, and that “campaigns can’t always remain static.” For example, letters such as Fisher’s, show that “they are em-

ploying a new tactic now. Their campaign tactics will change.” Fisher’s letter also challenged Fenik on the possibility of splitting the leftof-centre vote in the riding, something Fenik said Archambault had discussed with him just before their split. If Fenik walked from the Liberals, and ran as a New Democrat, Fenik said that Archambault told him: “John, we’re going to split the vote and Scott (Reid, the incumbent Conservative MP) will walk up the middle.” Instead, Fenik is calling on Liberal, NDP and Green voters to coalesce around his campaign. h^cXZ &.-+

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inform fellow Liberals that “we would be renting space in town hall,” from there on. “Future meetings, I’d be paying for space at town hall.” Fenik said he could not recall if other Liberal meetings were held in his office. “I have people in and out of my office all the time,” Fenik said, but “that I can recall,” that was the only Liberal meeting he held at his town hall office. He added that he would not be using his office for any NDP meetings. The letter comes just over a week after Fenik announced that he had left the Liberals and would be running for the New Democratic Party nomination in the newly-constituted riding of Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston for the Oct. 19 federal election.

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The number of grass fire calls in Lanark County this year is down; however, the severity of calls is up. “I don’t think the numbers are necessarily higher than previous years,” emergency co-ordinator Les Reynolds told this newspaper on May 14, “but we’ve had a number of good size fires.” In particular, “one Drummond/North Elmsley fire got into a scrap yard and became problematic,” he added. Reynolds is also fire chief of Carleton Place’s Ocean Wave Fire Company. In a number of cases, “origin is simply inattentiveness,” he noted. Although a fire last week in Carleton Place was minor, “the property owner freely admitted he might have thrown a cigarette butt into a pile of leaves earlier in the day,” Reynolds said. “He felt stupid.” Some fires happen naturally – the result of a dry lightning strike or a piece of glass catching sunlight. Regardless of the cause, grass fires can keep rural fire departments quite busy, especially when there are multiple calls on the same day. “They are unpredictable,” Reynolds said, “and they roll extremely quickly, particularly if it’s windy.” A fire spreading to nearby property, vehicles, etc. is always a major concern

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Volunteer firefighters get deep into the brush to polish off the remaining dying embers of a grass fire April 16 at a residence on Highway 7, just east of Perth. for firefighters responding to a call. “You can burn a field of hay and it doesn’t cause a problem, but if it spreads to a barn, house or farmer’s $250,000 tractor, it’s an issue,” Reynolds said. Owing to the commitment of manpower and equipment, grass fires pose a significant financial hit for communities. “Firefighters and fire trucks don’t operate for nothing,” Reynolds said. Another problem with grass fires: the

extreme heat. As this type of fire occurs mainly in the warmer months, “we need to be very careful,” Reynolds said. “Firefighters must be rotated in and out, cooling off and re-hydrating.” Occasionally, access to a fire is an issue. “A recent Drummond/North Elmsely fire was a long way off the road,” Reynolds said, “and when we can’t get the vehicles in, our firefighters have to pull

Mutual aid Overseeing Lanark County’s mutual aid plan is the responsibility of the emergency co-ordinator. “The co-ordinator’s role is to make sure all areas of the county have sufficient fire coverage,” Reynolds said. For example, if the fire department in Lanark Highlands requested help from the brigade in Mississippi Mills, drawing significant resources, a crew from Carleton Place would be sent over to Almonte. “Mutual aid is seamless,” Reynolds said. “If necessary, we go out beyond the county borders.” The grass/scrap yard fire on April 16 impacted several county fire departments, resulting in Drummond/North Elmsley’s fire chief, Greg Saunders, having Central Frontenac’s brigade standing by. “Fire departments in Montague, Beckwith and Mississippi Mills have mutual aid agreements with Ottawa,” Reynolds said.

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Burn ban A burn ban across Lanark County, which was in place for a few weeks, was lifted on May 15. By way of consensus, Lanark County’s eight fire chiefs implement the ban. “It’s primarily the rural chiefs because we are the ones who have the biggest issues,” Reynolds said. The matter is discussed each spring. “This year’s burn ban in Lanark County was put in place a little later than normal,” Reynolds said, “but it’s typically lifted just before the weekend of May 24, recognizing people are opening cottages, etc.” “And by that time, things have greened up,” he added. It’s important to note burn bans can be re-imposed at any time, depending on weather and water level conditions. “Despite the recent rain, there is still a lot of dry material in the bush,” Reynolds said, “and people need to be careful.” If you see a grass fire, report it immediately by dialling 911. The alternate emergency co-ordinator for Lanark County is Saunders from Drummond/North Elmsley. According to Reynolds, when people open their cottages and campers, “they become a residence, meaning they must have smoke alarms and a carbon monoxide (CO) detector present outside sleeping areas on every level.”

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Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Lanark County received a financial boost of $30,000 from Perth’s Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group on Friday, May 15. The donation is one third of the insurance group’s commitment this year to BBBS across three regions – in Cornwall, Lindsay and in Perth – a total of $90,000. “It’s part of our corporate sponsorship,” said Miki Paczek, regional manager at Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group, who added that it was a decision by the staff as to what charity would receive funding this year. “Each year it changes, but we always give locally,” Paczek said. “It’s part of our We Care program. Funds come from here and it stays here in the community.” Internally, staff is quick to help out BBBS and they are all given one paid day off per year to volunteer

with a charity. They also raise funds on their own. “They are great with us,” said Beth Sinclair, resource development manager at BBBS. “They help by volunteering at our golf tournament and they always have a team in our bowling event.” Carole Fuller, treasurer with BBBS, said the dollar amount donated equates to $18 spinoff – and in Lanark County, that number can be as high as $24 for each dollar raised. Inter-generational programming has a huge impact on the community she said. “We have a program that pairs up the youth with seniors and they do arts and crafts and that has been a huge hit in Smiths Falls where we started it at VanHorne and Willowdale (retirement homes),” Sinclair said. “We’re starting one up at Carolina Suites in the fall. The seniors love it… and the kids get a lot out of it, too.”

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Paul Compton of Smiths Falls has seen the cracks in the existing political system firsthand and wants to do what he can to fix Canada’s federal government and restore pride in politics again. The professional elementary school educator continues to fight for his five-year-old son’s right for Canadian citizenship, but feels representing the riding of Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston on Parliament Hill will allow him to make lasting change in a political system he calls broken. “I want to contribute in any small way and hopefully educate the public to issues that we often take for granted until they affect us personally,” Compton said. That is why Compton is putting his name in as an independent candidate in the Oct. 19 federal election. Compton was encouraged to take this public step by friends and families, and urges the Canadian public to set aside their complacency and stand up with him against the current system of government that doesn’t allow Members of Parliament (MPs), and by extension, constituents, a free voice. “The role of the MP is to listen to their constituents and they no longer do because they can’t,” Compton said. This is why the Smiths Falls resident is running as an independent. Compton said he couldn’t in good conscience put his name in with a political party because he sees all major political parties as so entrenched in the system that they are unable to effect the meaningful change Compton

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what is good and upright for Canadians,” Compton said. If elected, he would call a nonpartisan meeting that would be tasked with identifying the weaknesses in the political system and then construct a plan to address them. Compton feels this begins with identifying roles and decentralizing power from the Prime Minister’s office (PMO) to ministries and even MPs. He notes the Reform Act, which is currently in its second reading in the Senate, speaks to this by giving MPs the ability to recall their leader. “If it does not pass we have to ask ourselves is it because of a centralized power that comes from one office – the PMO,” Compton said. Proposed Bill C-51, The Anti-Terrorism Act, which looks to significantly enhance the Canadian Security Intelligence Agencies ability to gather and keep information on Canadians, has just passed second reading in the Senate after being successfully passed at the House of Commons. Compton and many others are extremely concerned with this act’s ability to enter into the average Canadian life. Compton feels the government’s steps to ensure the middle class is struggling to get by has helped them move bills like Bill C-51 forward and will only result in further freedoms being removed from the Canadian public. He encourages all residents to not allow this to happen by educating themselves on

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oys will be boys. Sticks and stones will break my bones, but names will never hurt me. Don’t be a prude. Get a sense of humour. Can’t you take a joke? Don’t be so politically correct. Those are among the responses by those who feel that the punishment meted out to the louts who yelled vulgarities at a Toronto female television reporter recently was an over-reaction. Well sorry, those old saws don’t cut it anymore. It might be different if the yahoos shouting an expression into the reporters’ microphones were actually saying something intelligent or witty. But they’re not. They’re parroting a vulgar, sexist phrase that might have had shock value the first time it was shouted, but now it’s been repeated over and over to the point of ad nauseum, it’s just stupid, like the people chanting it. It’s not funny, it’s not creative, it doesn’t have a message other than that the people saying it don’t have the intelligence or inventiveness to come up with something original. If it was just plain silly, perhaps it could be shrugged off. But along with being repetitive and devoid of any relevance, it’s mean-spirited, demeaning and disrespectful to the point of being hateful.

Those mindlessly using the offending phrase are being bullies, plain and simple. We are struggling to enforce a no-tolerance policy in our schools and work places, so why would we let such an obvious case of harassment and intimidation go unchallenged. In light of all the recent publicity regarding the high profile charges involving CBC host Jian Ghomeshi and the amount of sexual harassment in the military and on Parliament Hill, you think it would be clear that it is a major problem and not a laughing matter. Obviously that message hasn’t sunken in to some people. While losing a $100,000+ job at Hydro One seems a little harsh for being an idiot, it’s time something was done to reach the yahoos who seem to think the expression in question is clever and cool. It’s not; it’s witless and cruel. Those mindlessly spouting it off need to know that it is not acceptable and there should be consequences. Reporter Shauna Hunt’s enough-is-enough stand has thankfully brought the issue to a head and unleashed a blizzard of condemnation on the perpetrators. If it’s going to take someone losing a high-paying job or being banned for life from sports events to press home how boorish and repugnant the behaviour is, then let it be.

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going off and getting married sent ice water right through my veins. “And don’t think he has to be a Lutheran either,” she said. “Two of my sisters are seeing boys from the United Church.” She curled her lip. She said it as if it was a sin right up there with saying a swear word, or telling a lie to your mother. Well, it wasn’t long after that little talk in the two-seater wood swing in the grape arbour, that one Saturday, the house was in a state of turmoil like I hadn’t seen since we got a phone call that the member of Parliament was paying a call to the farm. The house was torn apart, swept from top to bottom, lists made to take into Renfrew, and Audrey’s one and only church dress was hand washed, hung

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in the sun to dry, and ironed and put on a wood hanger behind the parlour door. When I tried to find out what all the excitement was about, Audrey told me to keep out of her way, just as if I was a bug found on the back stoop. Then there was talk about

what we would be eating at Sunday night supper. Well, Sunday supper was always the same...a roast of pork brought right out of the smokehouse. And Audrey was sent upstairs to the trunk in the hall and told to bring down the white linen table-

cloth Mother had brought from New York, and which was only used at Christmas time or when Aunt Lizzie came from Regina! Well! Something was going on, let me tell you. See MARY page 11

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Visiting film, TV locations great sidebar while travelling overseas Reflections BY JEFF MAGUIRE

tured in a lengthy list of movies and television series. Among films including scenes shot at Alnwick are two from the popular Harry Potter series. Harry Potter and the Philosopherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stone as well as Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Downton Abbey More recently Alnwick stood in as Brancaster Castle in the extremely popular British period drama Downton Abbey. In the Masterpiece/PBS series it was the site of the 2014 Downton Christmas special. During our travels in England perhaps no one place or district stands out more for us than the North Yorkshire village of Goathland. The quaint community in the North York Moors National Park was, for 18 years, the main location for the long-running and immensely popular TV series Heartbeat which is arguably our favourite television program of all time. For the uninitiated Heartbeat was a fixture on TVO throughout its long run. Re-runs are still available on TVO Friday nights. The melodrama revolves around the adventures of village Bobbies (police officers) in the fictional Yorkshire community of Aidensfield. Goathland made a perfect setting and the villageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy is now largely dependent on tourism which rose from the TV series. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a Heartbeat fan and you visit the village you will quickly recognize the railway station, the local pub, the garage/funeral home and the stores. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not hard considering some of the buildings still carry signs saying â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aidensfield.â&#x20AC;? We have visited three times over the years. There are a couple of very nice tearooms and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve enjoyed lunch there on our way to the nearby North Sea port of Whitby. Goathland has a station on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) which runs between the towns of Pickering and Grosmont. There are five stations and the 18-mile-long (29 kilometres) route across the North Yorkshire moors features trains powered by steam engines. The NYMR featured prominently in the Heartbeat series. It is said to be the most heavily traveled steam heritage line in the world, carrying some 400,000 passengers annually. Our first visit to Goathland was on one of the NYMR trains from Pickering. As we chugged across the lonely and forbidding moors I could easily imagine I was on my way to Aidensfield for a visit with Constable Nick Rowan and his family or to buy a large Scotch whiskey for local rogue Claude Jeremiah Greengrass. They were the main characters in the original TV series. For Kathy and me no outline of his-

toric properties or communities linked to popular British television series would be complete without mentioning the town of Holmfirth. All of the exterior shots for the longrunning BBC comedy series Last of the Summer Wine were shot in and around Holmfirth in the rolling countryside of West Yorkshire. Last of the Summer Wine (it ran in the UK from January 1973 until August 2010) is the longest running TV comedy program in British and world history. During our visit I was able to take photos of the now famous Sidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CafĂŠ (pronounced â&#x20AC;&#x153;calfâ&#x20AC;? in England) in the centre of the town which was a regular filming location. It is a fully operational business and is open daily. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a model of series regular Compo (the late, great Bill Owen) outside the entrance for photographic purposes. Game of Thrones I have saved the best for last. Well, at least as far as my wife Kathleen is concerned. Last June in the company of our Carleton Place friends Frank and Wendy LeBlanc, we did a comprehensive tour of Ireland, south and north. In Belfast we engaged a private guide who took us on an outstanding tour of the rugged and beautiful Antrim Coast. Kathy and I had been there previously but it was a new and delightful experience for the LeBlancs.

Besides the spectacular scenery along the coastal route, Kathy had another reason for wanting to visit the area again. She hoped to see some of the locations for one of her favourite TV series, Game of Thrones. The producers of the wildly popular American fantasydrama make liberal use of the visual opportunities the Antrim Coast provides. All we had to do was tell our driver Stevie what we wanted to see and he took us there. In Northern Ireland a whole new tourism industry has sprung up around the TV series. So-called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thronersâ&#x20AC;? are flocking to the United Kingdom province specifically to see the locations involved. We visited several Game of Thrones locations that day. Included is the tiny harbour at Ballintoy. The community also has a cave which was central to one of the episodes. We also stopped at Carrick-a-Rede, a rope bridge which joins the mainland to a large rocky promontory. Frank was the only one brave enough to take the dizzying walk across the rope bridge on a windy afternoon. Right beside the attraction is the Larrybane Quarry. It serves as an overflow parking lot for Carrick-a-Rede. Stevie pointed out that the quarry also featured as the site of a military encampment in season two of Game of Thrones. The same day we made excursions to world-famous Giantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Causeway and enjoyed samples of Irish whiskey (well

okay, I did) at nearby Bushmills Distillery. As Stevie turned the van back toward Belfast he said he had one more important stop for Kathy. After many miles he made a left turn onto a side road. It was late afternoon on an overcast day and the setting was quite eerie. Kathy immediately recognized the avenue of beech trees we were driving through. The twisted trunks of the towering trees appear in Game of Thrones as â&#x20AC;&#x153;the Dark Hedgesâ&#x20AC;?. They framed one of the best known scenes from the series the flight of young heroine, Arya Stark, from her fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s betrayers at Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Landing. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t watch the series, but I have to admit I was spellbound by the sight. Those beech trees are truly amazing and I spent some time trying to get just the right photos of them â&#x20AC;&#x201C; without a Throner wandering into my frame that is. The place was crawling with visitors! In this column I have literally scratched the surface when it comes to locations in Europe which have served as backdrops for films and television. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure you can think of a movie or series you enjoyed that also included a place you would like to see. Visiting film locations is a really interesting diversion, not only in Europe but in North America and around the world. If you have a comment or question for Jeff Maguire he can be reached by email at: jeffrey.maguire@rogers.com.

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With summer quickly approaching my mind is now firmly set on travel and the plans we are making for the months ahead. On the slate so far is an overseas junket with a mandatory stop in our second favourite world capital London, England. Our first choice is Ottawa of course! Because we are such huge fans of the United Kingdom and Ireland Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure you will not be surprised to read that my wife and I are also big followers of British television and films. We have lifetime memberships to Masterpiece Theatre. Great Britain, Ireland and Europe in general, along with all of their great cities are jam-packed with history and in particular historic structures. In Europe castles, stately homes and impressive buildings, many of them in spectacular settings, are among the biggest attractions for visitors. Especially for history buffs like Kathleen and me. In Europe the seemingly unlimited number of stunning vistas is also ideal for filmmakers and television production companies. For example, how many times have you seen the main attractions in London used as backdrops for films, television dramas or documentaries? Places such as Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, Westminster (Britainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Houses of Parliament), Buckingham Palace or Westminster Abbey. Films and TV programs featuring those sites are commonplace. Perhaps thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why modern day producers of costume dramas are always on the lookout for less familiar structures or places to use as settings for their work. In Europe the choices are multitude. For Kathy and I visiting a community, a site or an historic building that has also been the location for a popular television program or movie is an interesting sidebar to our travel adventures. Sometimes it is purely accidental. For example, we did not know that massive Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland, England was featured in the 1998 film Elizabeth, starring Kate Blanchett in the role of Queen Elizabeth I. We visited Bamburgh in the company of our English friends Martin and Wendy Ireton from West Yorkshire a few years ago. The sprawling structure (it spans nine acres of land) is perched on a rock outcropping above the North Sea, overlooking the Farne Islands and Holy Island which has its own impressive castle called Lindisfarne. We have been fortunate enough to visit Holy Island, driving to and from the mainland at low tide using a purpose-built causeway. Elizabeth isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the only film to shoot scenes at picturesque Bamburgh Castle. Other movies on the list include Becket (1964) starring the late Richard Burton, disgraced director Roman Polanskiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1971 screen version of Macbeth and a 2010 version of the always popular Robin Hood starring the aforementioned Blanchett and Russell Crowe. On the same journey through Northumbria we also viewed impressive Alnwick Castle which has been fea-

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And then it hit me! Just like a bolt of lightening! We would be having a boy Audrey was sweet on coming for supper! I was torn between the excitement of having company for Sunday supper and dread that this was the beginning of the end to having my beloved sister all to myself. Well, there was nothing I could do about it, but I was determined not to like whoever it was. Mother wouldn’t tolerate being rude, but I certainly wouldn’t be going out of my way to be pleasant either! Another sign that Sunday was going to be something special, was when Mother said we were to stay in our good clothes when we got home from church. The table had been set beforehand,

white tablecloth, and a special effort was made to try to have all the dishes match. We had been collecting them from the puffed wheat bags we bought from Briscoe’s General Store. I must say, the old pine table sure looked nice. I had no idea who would be coming, but he must be someone special for Mother and Audrey to go to all that trouble. But I had made up my mind not to like him, regardless how highfalutin he was. Well, finally, after Audrey kept running from the window facing the lane and going to the mirror that hung at the back door to check her hair, a car drove into the yard. It certainly was a few steps up from the old Model T parked at the drive shed. It was as black as your boot and the top folded down and you could see the shin-

they are tired, excited, or upset. These periods may come and go, and most children grow out of them. Here are some suggestions for helping your child get through these periods: • Speak slowly yourself, but don’t tell your child to slow down. • Give your child lots of time to finish what he is saying. Try not to interrupt or finish his sentences. • Do not draw attention to your child’s stuttering. You don’t want your child to start trying to not stutter, as this can make her speech worse. • Make sure your child gets a turn to talk: Give everyone a Leeds, Grenville and Laturn to talk at the dinner table could see my three brothers lined up in or in a group of children. nark District Health Unit the barn door, glaring. As the wind blew my hair in every direction, I prayed that bad Marguirite would see us when we passed her lane. Never did I feel so imLanark Animal Welfare Society portant. In my mind’s eye I pictured myself in a long dress with flowers in my Special Membership Meeting hair at my sister’s wedding. I didn’t care if he was Lutheran, United or a Catholic To Replace/Appoint New from Mount St. Patrick! Directors to the Board Interested in an electronic version Saturday, May 30th , 2015 at 1pm of Mary’s books? Go to https://www. Smiths Falls Community Memorial Center smashwords.com and type MaryRCook for e-book purchase details, or if you (71 Cornelia Street) would like a hard copy, please contact For Info: lawsmembers@gmail.com Mary at wick2@sympatico.ca.

the retailers who sell it, the restaurants who prepare it and those who enjoy it every day. Here are a variety of ways you can join the Local Food Week celebrations: • Host your own local food feast or barbecue with friends and family, with an entirely locally-sourced menu; • On June 3 at 8 p.m. ET, join the #loveONTfood Twitter party with farmers and foodies and celebrate all of Ontario’s great foods and beverages; • Share your love of local food on social media using the #loveONTfood hashtag; • Support your local farmers by choosing Ontario products

ing inside right from the kitchen window. And then this tall streak of manhood unwrapped himself from the front seat, leaving the motor purring like a kitten. His hair was slicked back and you could smell the Brylcream before he reached the back door. Mother shook his hand, Audrey was as red as a beat, and I did nothing more than nod when Audrey said, “This is my little sister Mary.” Well, what happened next was like something right out of a storybook. “So this is Mary,” he said, ruffling my hair. “Well, I think a trip to Briscoe’s General Store for some ice cream is in order. What do you say, Mary?” I was in that slick car before you could say “Jack Robinson.” Audrey was helped into the front seat, and we tore out the lane like a bullet. I

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Big Rideau Lake Directions: from Perth take County Rd #10 West, turn left on Narrows Lock Road, left on Miners’ Point Road, right on Marsh Lane to pin# 187. $429,000 Completely equipped 4 season home on Big Rideau Lake, Horseshoe Bay. 3 Bdrms & 2 full baths (main bath has separate tub & shower). Woodstove in living area w/patio door to front deck. Lower level walk-out to patio & lake. Park-like setting for your dock is to the side & across the walking bridge from the landscaped house lot. Swim & boat from your dock & enjoy the privacy of the back bay just minutes from the main channel.MLS# 948352 Bob Ferguson 613-812-8871 bobferg@superaje.com

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$349,500 curb appeal & one full floor of gracious living space in this lovely 1650 sq ft 3 bedrm bungalow. Everything on one floor from laundry to family room. Located in a beautiful area within minutes of downtown Perth in a quiet rural subdivision with paved streets & estate sized lots. Pride of ownership is evident plus this home has great features including vaulted ceilings, skylights, floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, large windows, ensuite bath, formal living & dining rooms as well as a nice sized family room opening from the spacious oak kitchen. Ample storage & closet space in laundry/mudroom which has access in from the double attached garage. Lower level rec room is huge and mostly finished, just the ceiling to be completed. Newer propane furnace, central air & vac, paved driveway, R2000. Hwy. 7 east of Perth, left on Wayside Dr., left on Oak Lane.

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NEW LISTING! - PERTH BUNGALOW CONDO $219,900 Very nice unit with several updates over the last few years – gas furnace and AC, some kitchen updates including new backsplash, counters, appliances. New main bath with walk-in shower. Spacious living room with cozy as fireplace and patio doors to private sunroom. Family room, full bath and bedroom on lower level.

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BURGESSWOOD WATERFRONT COMMUNITY! 886 Mclaren $323,600 4000 feet on Otty Lake! Unique design that provides lots of options –3 or 4 bedrooms and office plus craft/storage room. Elevated ceilings, so light and bright, 2 full baths, family room on walkout lower level. Huge deck. Gorgeous and private lot, all meticulously maintained. www.886mclarenroad.com 273 Lakewood Road Spacious home with open concept kitchen/family room, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, main floor office, and laundry, sunroom. Plus, huge separate garage/workshop! $559,000. MLS 928184 Barbara Shepherd 613 326-1361 barbara-shepherd@coldwellbanker.ca

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2+2 bd, 2 bth post & beam 1.5 sty home on 25 private acres. Incl: built in appliances, wood- 3+1 bd, 4 bth, 3 car att. gar, incl. wheelchair 3 bd, 2.5 bth well maintained home on ap- 1+1 bd, 2 bth, with att gar. Lrg master, lower stove, heat pump. Detached garage/storage. ramp. 20.6 acres w/trails. Woodwork shop. prox. 5 acres w/mature trees also w/common level family rm, bath & bedroom. New A/C $489,900. waterfront ownership. $439,000. installed. $217,000. $359,900. OPEN HOUSE 4237 HWY 511, NEAR LANARK

OPEN HOUSE 980 PERTH ROAD, NEAR FRANKTOWN

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R TE T WARON F SAT MAY 23RD 12:00 - 4:00 PM SUN MAY 24TH 12:00 - 4:00 PM Newly constructed 1,650 sq ft – 3 bd, 2 bth bungalow, lrg deck, dbl att gar. $499,900. Hosts: Sheila Birch 613-390-1604 & Randy Cavanagh 613-464-1000

SAT MAY 23RD 1:00 – 2:30 PM 3 bd, 4 bth 2.5 storey home w/high ceilings, magniﬁcent woodwork, det. insulated 2 car gar., beautiful country setting. $534,000. Host: Randy Cavanagh 613-464-1000

SAT MAY 23RD 1:00 – 3:00 PM Contemporary designed built 2 sty, 3bd, 3bth home on 4.36 acres, f/p, mn flr polished concrete flr, 2nd flr oak. $439,900. Host: Paul Gordon 613-390-2281

SAT MAY 23RD 2:30-4:00 PM 3 bd, 1 bth raised ranch, with light ﬁlled open concept living. Easy commute Kanata, Perth, 4 bd, 2.5 bth side split w/quality S/W view. L/L 2 bd in-law suite w/private entrance. 24 x Smiths Falls. NEW ROOF. $247,500. 30 gar. $529,000. Host: Jennifer Glazier 613-812-8114

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Well designed 3 bd spacious bungalow w/lrg kitchen, master w/ensuite, L/L family rm w/ ﬁreplace. Decks, patios, lots of storage + dbl att. garage. $325,000.

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Great family home with lovely heritage character! A warm and bright upstairs greets you with 5 large bedrooms, den, bathroom with laundry, sunken master Stunning, meticulously maintained Energy Star Tartan 3 bedroom/3 bath semi- suite with private reading area and attached TV room. Main floor boats extradetached with many upgrades. Located in sought after Jackson Trails, Stittsville large dining room off kitchen with access to decks. Grand great room which neighbourhood. Close to all amenities including schools, parks, shopping and can be used as a living room or for your own business opportunities, with the ability to be separate or part of the home. minutes to Canadian Tire Centre. A pleasure to show

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25 ELMSLEY ST. S. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $168,000 JACKIE WATKINS-MCINTOSH* OPEN HOUSE

John Coburn Broker

Jeff Wilson

Sales Representative

Rhonda Brunke

Sales Representative

Jason Coleman

Sales Representative

Marly Burke Broker

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SATURDAY MAY 23 11:00AM-12:00PM

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SATURDAY MAY 23 10:00AM-11:00AM

71 MCGILL ST â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $169,900 BUTCH WEBSTER**

8 PEARL ST UNIT 201 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $89,900 ANNA KOWALEWSKI*

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SATURDAY MAY 23 11:30AM-12:30PM

16 ST. LAWRENCE ST â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $229,900 www.lisaritskes.com* OPEN HOUSE

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SATURDAY MAY 23 11:30AM-12:30PM

70 PEARL ST â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $189,900 BUTCH WEBSTER* OPEN HOUSE

SATURDAY MAY 23 1:00PM-2:00PM

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SATURDAY MAY 23 1:00PM-2:00PM

670 KITLEY LINE 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $259,900 ROB GARVIN* NEW LISTING

SATURDAY MAY 23 1:00PM-3:00PM

4 SUNRIDGE LANE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $249,900

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456 LYNDHURST RD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $114,900 HOST: JOE LeBLANC*

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266 PERCY ST â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $239,900 JENNIFER McCLEERY* NEW LISTING

4L PEARL ST â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $94,900 ANNA KOWALEWSKI*

SUNDAY MAY 24 1:00PM-2:00PM

1138 KILMARNOCK RDâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; $284,900 ROB GARVIN* NEW LISTING

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Pristine, private and nicely treed property on 186 ft. of waterfront on the Mississippi River with access to Dalhousie Lake. This little gem is a beautifully refinished cottage, exterior is vertical pine siding. 3 bedrooms, 4 pc. Bath, large open-concept kitchen/family room, w/s & w/a deck. Furnished, shed, kayaks, dock and much more. Swimming, boating and fishing. Come and enjoy your summers at the cottage.

8 PEARL ST #111 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $89,900 www.lisaritskes.com*

Karen Duncan

Sales Representative

Vicki Behn-Belland

21 GREIG ST â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $249,900 ROB GARVIN*

29 LORNE STâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; $138,000 ANNA KOWALEWSKI*

5 BOND STREET â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $164,900

749 KITLEY LINE 2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $244,900

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Vicki McDougall* 613.795.4493

Mike McCue* 613.253.5741

Jacalyn Grimes Broker 613-283-2121

Lisa Ritskes Sales Representative 613-285-6611

Rob Garvin Sales Representative 613-284-6968

Anna Kowalewski Sales Representative 613-875-7842

Andrea Geauvreau Sales Representative 613-296-3309

Wendy Hillier Broker 613-285-4476

Jennifer McCleery Sales Representative 613-285-5007

Laurie Webster Sales Representative 613-285-7553

Butch Webster Sales Representative 613-285-4959

Jenn Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien Sales Representative 613-227-4126

Christine MacKay Sales Representative 613-327-5437

Jackie Watkins-McIntosh Sales Representative 613-485-6585

Joe LeBlanc Sales Representative 613-283-2121

Nicholas DuprĂŠ Sales Representative 613-852-1081

Alicia Kerr

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Country Cutie! 2 bedroom brick home on manicured grounds. Big eat-in kitchen with upgraded cabinets. Lots of shiny hardwood floors. Original staircase. Numerous upgrades. Detached garage with loft.

Kevin Grimes Broker of Record 613-283-2121

Robin J. Ferrill

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Angela Johnstone* 613.227.2869

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REAL ESTATE

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TANYA EVOY

metro-city

Sales Representative

DIRECT 613.285.4214 OFFICE 613.596.5353

realty ltd., Brokerage Independently owned and operated 204-2265 Carling Ave., Ottawa K2B 7Z5

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613-253-0518

Metro-city realty ltd Brokerage

613-596-5353

455 DUFFERIN ST, CARLETON PLACE SPARKLING BUNGALOW Nestled on a Premium Corner Lot in sought after Northridge Estates. This 3BDR 3BTH Home is filled with pizazz. You will love the white Colonial style pillars that invite you to cozy up beside OPEN HOUSE the chic natural gas RD SATURDAY MAY 23 1-3 P.M. fireplace! A sparkling Open Con Kit is sure to wow your guests while a sunlit Main flr FamRm w/ walkout to Deck is a bonus! Sought after finished LL boasts Fam Rm, bright BDR & modern 3-PC Bth. $3,500 incentive to buyer’s agent on closing. MLS #: 945941

NEW LISTING $518,000

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OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY MAY 24, 1:00PM-3:00PM 115 Stonewater Bay, Carleton Place

661 Beaver Dam Lane, Otty Lake

NEW LISTING $158,000

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$399,900

“ONE OF A KIND” RETREAT! Amazing 4,676 sq. ft. Bung offers phenomenal vistas of Rideau Lake while 2 exciting Open Concept levels showcase OPEN HOUSE unique architecture; SUNDAY MAY 24TH 1-3 P.M. curved glass block wall, tray ceilings & dbl sided flr to ceiling brick FFP. Offer guests exceptional hospitality in LL; feat incl: LL Kit, 3 BDR each w/Ensuite & bright Living Room area. Sought after boathouse & lift, w/fab upper deck offers panoramic views of the Lake. Att & det dbl car Garages + parking for R.V. or boat. MLS #: 917953 EAU T RID RON FT TERF 0 10 WA E LAK

98 Crampton Drive, Carleton Place

Sales Representative

613-812-8037 KIM MAYS

66 B12 RD, RIDEAU LAKES TOWNSHIP

FAB DESIGN w/ so much pizazz nestled on a private setting. Expansive lawns, sought after enclosed veggie garden & screened in porch are ideal for nature lovers. This unique, sunlit design invites 1st time Buyers/retirees searching for captivating space to showcase art, eclectic furnishing & your amazing gourmet talents to take a peak. Imagine entertaining in an uninterrupted Open Concept, expansive Peninsula & Butler’s Pantry! W NE ING T LIS

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Sales Representative

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$499,900

1 Anne Street, Smiths Falls

LINDA HEWSON

$995,500

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26 R6, RIDEAU LAKES TOWNSHIP

Saturday 11-12pm $149,900 Saturday 1-2:30pm $549,900 Saturday 1-2:30pm $279,900 174 Rideau Ferry Rd. Lombardy MLS#949795

307 Otty Lake Side Rd. Perth MLS#954860

114 Morphy Street, Carleton Place MLS#948146

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Sunday 11-12:30pm $187,000 Sunday 1-2:30pm $379,000 14 Alvin Street, Perth MLS#948272

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371 Hands Road, Perth MLS#944486

Sunday 1-3pm $299,000 24 Elm Street, Smith Falls MLS#952995

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Connected to Your Community A/CP/K/P/SF - 19 - Thursday, May 21, 2015

REAL ESTATE

OPEN HOUSEWeekend SATURDAY MAY 23

10:00am-11:00am 3843 Hwy 43 71 McGill St

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Buyer Agency Agreement As the owner of a Real Estate Brokerage I’m often asked by buyers if they are required to sign a Buyer Agency Agreement. This excerpt from the Real Estate Council of Ontario website says it best. The short is no. You don’t have to sign a buyer representation agreement (BRA) with a brokerage, but you should consider the benefits it offers you as a home buyer. A BRA defines the relationship between the buyer (you) and the real estate brokerage that is working on your behalf. It sets out the property type and geographic location for your potential new home, lists the services to be provided, addresses the issue of commission that may be payable to the brokerage, and it also specifies the duration of the agreement. Signing a BRA confirms in writing that you are a client of the brokerage and documents the terms and obligations of the brokerage-client relationship. As a client, the brokerage has a special responsibility to follow your instructions, protect your confidential information and promote and protect your best interests. To make the most of this relationship, it’s important to identify your needs and expectations. Discuss what services you are looking for and determine whether the brokerage and the salesperson or broker are the right match for you. To avoid misunderstandings later on, don’t make any assumptions and be sure to list all details in writing. You should also ask what the broker or salesperson expects from you and what your obligations are.

If you’re not comfortable with the terms of the BRA, you can enter into a Customer Service Agreement (CSA) with the brokerage instead. In this scenario, the obligations of the brokerage will be different. While they will still help you buy or sell a home, they won’t have the same level of responsibility to you as they would if you were a client. For example, the representative would still show you properties and help you ﬁll out paperwork, but they wouldn’t necessarily provide advice. While the brokerage will have less of a commitment to you, so will you to the brokerage. Typically, CSAs are not legallybinding contracts. Think of it as though a BRA is a wedding band, while a CSA is a promise ring. The level of commitment from both parties will be less with a CSA. Regardless of whether you sign a BRA or CSA, the brokerage will still have to act fairly, honestly and with integrity and provide conscientious and competent service. Keep in mind, a brokerage can choose to decline your business if you choose not to enter into a BRA. As with any contract, take the time to read and understand each clause of the BRA or CSA. If you’re unsure about something, ask questions or consider seeking legal advice before signing. And remember that while there are rights that come with any agreement, there are also obligations.” Tim Lee, Broker of Record Rideau Heartland Realty Ltd. R0013289856_0521

78 Eric Hutcheson Rd 70 Pearl St 12:00pm-1:00pm 4 Spring St 25 Elmsley St S 12:00pm-1:30pm 7 Taggart Cres 12:00pm-2:00pm 268 Scotch Line Rd 12:00pm-3:00pm Avonlee Condos 12:00pm-4:00pm 133 Sheppard Ave 1:00pm-2:00pm 1026 Code Rd 346 Kitley Line 8 433 Cherie Lane 22 09 54 Halton St 63 Vincent St 2011 Conc 6 20 01 Otter Lake Rd 670 Kitley Line 3 93 Queen St 7 North St 103 Miller Bay Rd 1:00pm-2:30pm 114 Morphy 307 Otty Lake Side Rd 8 Cachet Dr 37 McCann St 807 MacPherson Rd 226 Lera St 187 Marsh Lane

Smiths Falls Rural Wendy Hillier 613-285-4476 Smiths Falls Butch Webster 613-285-4959

1:00pm-3:00pm 4237 Hwy 511 455 Dufferin St 4 Sundridge Lane

Merrickville Remax Connections 613-283-4900

2:00pm-3:00pm 440 Althorpe Rd

Rideau Ferry Linda Hewson 613-812-8037 North Burgess Stan Suffel 613-284-6756 Smiths Falls Anna Kowalewski 613-875-7842 Smiths Falls Lisa Ritskes 613-285-6611 Smiths Falls Rural Nan Bell 613-285-7727 Smiths Falls Rural Francine Rever 613-285-7274 Smiths Falls Evelyn Lee 613-284-7277

2:00pm-4:00pm 379 Scotch Line Rd

Smiths Falls Remax Connections 613-283-4900 Frankville Remax Connections 613-283-4900 Smiths Falls Remax Connections 613-283-4900 Smiths Falls Rural Pauline Aunger 613-285-9158 Lombardy Jennifer Aunger-Ritchie 613-285-5602 Lombardy Michelle Fournier 613-812-8585 Smiths Falls Rural Wendy Hillier 613-285-4476 Smiths Falls Butch Webster 613-285-4959

2:30pm-4:00pm 980 Perth Rd 3:00pm-4:00pm 4 Larose St 3:00pm-4:30pm 70 Bacchus Island Rd 358 Norris Rd 22 Tudor Circle

Perth Sheila Birch 613-390-1604 near Perth Randy Cavanagh 613-464-1000 Frankville Pauline Aunger 613-285-9158 Chaloa Acres Stan Suffel 613-284-6756 Lombardy Jennifer Aunger-Ritchie 613-285-5602 Perth Michelle Fournier 613-812-8585 Smiths Falls Tina McPhee 613-285-5133 Lanark/Middleville Rebecca Molyneaux 613-267-8585 Smiths Falls Rural Wendy Hillier 613-285-4476 Smiths Falls Rural Rob Garvin 613-284-6968 Smiths Falls Nan Bell 613-285-7727 Perth Francine Rever 613-285-7274 Smiths Falls Rural Cathie McCabe 613-284-6263 Carleton Place Kim Mays 613-812-1444 Perth Linda Hewson 613-812-8037 Smiths Falls Rural Remax Connections 613-283-4900 Smiths Falls Remax Connections 613-283-4900 Smiths Falls Rural Remax Connections 613-283-4900 Smiths Falls Remax Connections 613-283-4900 Big Rideau Lake

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near Lanark Paul Gordon 613-390-2281 Carleton Place Barbara Couch 613-596-5353 Barrhaven Anna Kowalewski 613-875-7842 Perth Doug Forde 613-285-5732 Merrickville Rural Remax Connections 613-283-4900 near Franktown Jennifer Glazier 613-812-8114 Almonte Cathie McCabe 613-284-6263 Smiths Falls Rural Remax Connections 613-283-4900 Glen Tay Remax Connections 613-283-4900 Smiths Falls Rural Remax Connections 613-283-4900

SUNDAY MAY 24

11:00am-12:00pm 1 Bay St N 45 William St W 11:00am-12:30pm 14 Alvin St 687 Kitley Line 3 19 Montague St 12:00pm-2:00pm 14388 Cty Rd 15

Westport 2503 Donnely Dr Jeffrey Weir 613-285-4467 Smiths Falls Jackie Watkins-McIntosh 613-485-6585 12:00pm-4:00pm 133 Sheppard Ave Perth 1:00pm-2:00pm Doug Forde 613-285-5732 266 Percy St Merrickville Rural Remax Connections 613-283-4900 1138 Kilmarnock Rd Perth Mark Lee 613-812-1017

Bob Ferguson 613-812-8871

151 Bristow Dr 456 Lyndhurst Rd 1:00pm-2:30pm 371 Hands Rd 9 Oakridge Cr 16 Bayview Cr #205, 10 Armstrong Dr 134 Oak Lane 152 Oak Lane 1:00pm-3:00pm 24 Elm St 115 Stonewater Bay 26 R6 2:00pm-4:00pm 19 Frank St 14 Wright St 1523 Craig Rd 116 Ashton Creek 926 Prestonvale Rd 2:30pm-3:30pm 107 Pointview Dr 3:00pm-4:30pm 369 Cty Rd 17 3:15pm-5:00pm 66 B12 Rd

Smiths Falls Tracey Thomson 613-285-1876 Smiths Falls Evelyn Lee 613-284-7277 Perth Kim Mays 613-812-1444 Smiths Falls Rural Remax Connections 613-283-4900 Smiths Falls Remax Connections 613-283-4900 Merrickville Rural Remax Connections 613-283-4900 Kemptville Rural Remax Connections 613-283-4900 Perth Randy Cavanagh 613-464-100 Smiths Falls Jennifer McCleery 613-285-5007 Smiths Falls Rural Rob Garvin 613-284-6968 Smiths Falls Rural Francine Rever 613-285-7274 Lyndhurst Lisa Ritskes 613-285-6611 Perth Kim Mays 613-812-1444 Smiths Falls Remax Connections 613-283-4900 Smiths Falls Rural Remax Connections 613-283-4900 Smiths Falls Remax Connections 613-283-4900 Perth Sheri Mahon-Fournier 613-812-1215 Perth Christian Allan 613-207-0834 Smiths Falls Linda Hewson 613-812-8037 Carleton Place Tanya Evoy 613-285-4214 Rideau Lakes Twp Barbara Couch 613-596-5353 Carleton Place Rhonda Brunke 613-253-3175 Carleton Place Carolyn Renwick 613-253-3175 Oxford Mills Remax Connections 613-283-4900 Ashton Sam Kerr 613-229-7565 Lanark Robin Ferrell 613-253-3175 Smiths Falls Jennifer McCleery 613-285-5007 Jasper Rural Remax Connections 613-283-4900 Rideau Lakes Twp Barbara Couch 613-596-5353

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KERRI KEENEY

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2838 Mountain Road, Plevna

“Savings You Can Count On”

KELLERWILLIAMS

Brokerage, Independently Owned and Operated

OPEN HOUSE SUN 2-4

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Winterized retreat on 1-1/2 Acres surrounded by thousands of acres of crown land and lakes galore. Located 10 minutes North of Plevna on a year round maintained road. Snowmobile, ATV, Hunt, Fish not far from your doorstep. Drilled well, 100amp hydro, airtight wood cookstove,2+ bed, 2 piece bath (grey well), screened porch, pine interior. Many outdoor buildings and sheds. Privacy assured! Pretty spot to decompress! MLS#953868.

$79,900

CARLETON PLACE Captivating 3+2 bedrm bungalow w/ﬁn walkout basement offers the growing family the perfect amount of space! Gleaming hardwood ﬂoors, granite kitchen, modern open concept design. Versatile dining room. Private master suite w/custom tile shower. Expansive decks. Beautifully landscaped. Privately treed.

RIDEAU HEARTLAND REALTY BROKERAGE 613-283-7788 www.rideauheartland.com

SAT. MAY 23, 12PM-3PM Avonlea Condoniniums from $349,900 – Rogers Rd., Perth Mark Lee

SAT. MAY 23, 1PM-2PM 93 Queen St $189,900 – MLS®937970 Nan Bell

165 Cty Rd 16 $54,900 – MLS®931250 Evelyn Lee

474 Rideau River Rd. $213,900 – MLS®945139 Evelyn Lee

127 Lake Lane $129,900 – MLS®955498 Evelyn Lee

SAT. MAY 23, 1PM-2PM 7 North St, Perth $209,900 – MLS®946210 Francine Rever

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234 Bishops Way $299,900 – MLS®952146 Mark Lee

620 Westpoint Dr $799,900 – MLS®947876 Mark Lee

24 Beckwith St N $55,500 – MLS®943476 Mark Lee

Bakers Rd., Toledo $29,900 – MLS®919366 Tim Lee

34 Main St E $139,900 – MLS®953004 Tim Lee

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Make The Right Move We are RECRUITING Sales Representatives and Brokers!

39 Jasper Ave. MLS®955328 Jim Whiten

177 Carss Ave $219,900 – MLS®946393 Evelyn Lee

18 Bay Rd $239,900 – MLS®941698 Evelyn Lee

8 Davis Lane $429,900 – MLS®950215 Evelyn Lee

MARK LEE, Recruiting Manager - 613.812.1017 RecruitingRHR@gmail.com

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Leah Allen*** Licensed Administrator

SUN. MAY 24, 11AM-12PM 1 Bay St N $120,000 – MLS®946059 Tracey Thomson

Joanne Keays Administration

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Josee Biggs** 613-797-9592

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SALES REPRESENTATIVE***

Tracy Thomson*** 613-285-1876

SUN. MAY 24, 11AM-12PM 45 William St W $139,000 – MLS®938058 Evelyn Lee

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Ferguson Tetlock Rd $99,000 – MLS®954064 Lisa Brennan-Trudel/Regan Lee

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Francine Rever*** 613-285-7274

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SAT. MAY 23, 11AM-12PM 32 Churchill Cres $129,900 – MLS®952057 Evelyn Lee

153 Charlotte St., Carleton Place $239,900 – MLS®955231 Josée Biggs W FR ATE ON RT

SUN. MAY 24, 1PM-2PM 151 Bristow Dr $369,900 – MLS®943314 Francine Rever

SAT. MAY 23, 11AM-12PM 85 Elmridge Pl $249,900 – MLS®950903 Francine Rever

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SAT. MAY 23, 11AM-12PM 2 Saddle Ave $76,500 – MLS®950926 Nan Bell

Jim Whiten*** 613-285-4078

LEGEND: BROKER OF RECORD*

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Judy Charles*** 613-285-4464

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Lisa Brennan-Trudel*** 613-285-9646

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Regan Lee** 613-812-0155

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Tim Lee* 613-283-7788

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116 ASHTON CREEK You will not find fault in this captivating 2000 sq.ft. 3 bedroom, 2 bath bungalow. Nestled on easy to maintain 1 acre lot in sought after subdivision, only mins to Kanata. Stunning modern open concept design flows perfectly. Gleaming hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings. Granite kitchen. Heavenly master suite. $469,900

4730 Cty Rd 43 W. $309,900 – MLS®950435 Eveyln Lee

18 McKenzie $99,000 – MLS®945932 Mark Lee

597 Kinch Street – Kitley - TWO FOR THE PRICE OF ONE! A remarkable find. Charming log home done to the nines and a sparate fifty acres to boot! Really 2 for the price of one with all the updates for modern life and all the character only a log home can bring. Immaculate landscaping, contemporary & rustic decor, open concept main level, solarium! Full finished lower level with rec room and workout area. There’s even a stream on both properties, stocked fish pond and so much more. You can usually only dream of this kind of property and now it can be for real. Come see a truly great buy and start living the dream today. Call Tim Lee Broker at 613-283-7788 $379,900

FOR LEASE 23 Beckwith St. N. Indoor Mall Downtown Smiths Falls Core Main and lower level space available Contact Tim Lee for details 613-285-0836

A walk through history with Merrickville House and Garden Tour June 6 tenth anniversary (in support of Holy Trinity Anglican Church). This year’s Merrickville House The tour promises to satisfy anyand Garden Tour is enjoying its one interested in the unique and Staff

varied architecture and design is a lovely overview of the best of of Canadian homes and gardens Canadian heritage said Alaina from the early 1800s to the pres- Venables organizer of the tour. ent day. The home and garden tour The tour begins with an early 1800s “bijou” log home which was the original caretaker’s cot-

Once a department store in the 1800s, the Aaron Merrick Block has undergone one of the most ingenious conversions. Now housing a number of stores in its lower level (which we invite you to visit) the upper levels consist of a stunning 4,000 square foot private apartment. Submitted photo

tage to the historic Harry McLean Mansion and progresses through the centuries to a stunning modern design which features soaring 18 foot commercial windows overlooking the Rideau Canal; a true reflection of the best in modern aesthetics. Ticket holders will be impressed by the homes’ architecturally seamless and sympathetic integration into their picturesque and rural settings. Visitors on the tour will walk in the footsteps of those who, in the last century settled in the lovely village of Merrickville and only wanted a safe place to live and work. Venables and her team of dedicated volunteers arranges the tour each year. “It is a major fundraiser for the Holy Trinity Angli-

can Church,” explained Venables. She said the tour emphasizes the relationship with local merchants who have agreed to offer various discounts to tour members when they show their ticket at their place of business. “When you tour the village you will see the wonderful merchants that we have here,” she said. The well-kept gardens and historical homes on the tour reflect a special attitude around the village. “The people here have done a wonderful job looking after them,” she said. There are four houses to look at, three gardens and one heritage barn on the tour. See TOUR page 23

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Playing at the Smiths Falls

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53 Victoria Avenue

Katherine DiSavino

Directed by Sheila Jasiak

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252 Davis Rd. Merrickville, ON K0G 1N0 613-269-4726 www.goarcticcat.com

*Offer valid at participating Canadian dealers to Canadian residents on new and unused 2015 Arctic Cat ATV models excluding youth, rental, government and special services models. See dealer for details and program dates. 4.99% FINANCING FOR 60 MONTHS valid on 2015 models. Terms vary based on model purchased. Financing provided through TD Auto Finance and is subject to credit a pproval; not all applicants will qualify for credit. Minimum fi nancing total of $5,000. Financing promotions void where prohibited. 2-YEAR LIMITED WARRA NTY valid on 2015 models and includes sixmonth limited factory warranty and 18-month extended service contract through Cornerstone. REBATES U P TO $900 valid on 2015 models and varies by model purchased. Offer subject to change without notice. Excludes tax, freight and dealer setup. Only ride an ATV that is right for your age. Supervise riders younger than 16. Arctic Cat recommends that all riders take a training course and read and understand the owner’ s manual before operation. For safety or training information, see your dealer or call the Canada Safety Council at (613) 739-1535. ©2015 Arctic Cat Sales Inc., Thief River Falls, MN 56701.

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J UNE 4, 5, 6, 12 & 13 @ 7:30pm S UNDAY M ATINEES J UNE 7 & 14 @ 2pm

Adults: $20 Students (with ID) $10 Group rates available for 15 or more for same performance - call for details

Tickets Available at:

v Special Greetings, 8 Russell St., E Smiths Falls (cash only)

v smithsfallstheatre.com (Paypal/credit card)

v By phone - 613-283-0300 (Credit Card)

v At The Door - 1/2 hour before performance (cash only/if available) v Produced by Special Arrangement with SAMUEL

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Once a department store in the 1800s, the Aaron Merrick Block has undergone one of the most ingenious conversions. Now housing a number of stores in its lower level, which tour organizers invite you to visit, the upper levels consist of a stunning 4,000 square foot private apartment. The expansive living room is only enhanced by the 40-foot cathedral ceiling with cat walk and panoramic views throughout of the Block House, Locks and Merrickville’s historic Main Street. Heritage Stables is situated on Crown land, which was sold to David Buchan in 1853. L.H. Newman purchased the farm in 1912 and, along with his passion for agriculture and new technology, set out to build a state of the art barn. L.H. Newman became Agricultural Canada’s Dominion Cerealist (1923-1948) and was named to the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame. This magniﬁcent barn is one of the few from its era still surviving today.

The three featured gardens will also delight and inspire both novice and experienced gardeners alike. From Koi stocked ponds, original milk sheds, free-ﬂowing artesian wells and charming boathouses to expansive riverside residences with their English and French style garden inspired designs. This year’s tour will take place Saturday, June 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The strong bond between our Parish of Holy Trinity and the community will be highlighted as various local businesses will be displaying their wares in each of the featured homes and gardens. Tickets are limited so do not miss this wonderful opportunity to celebrate our unique Canadian Heritage through both house and garden architecture. A visit to the tour’s website provides interesting and valuable information. There are three ways to register for the tour. You can register on-line at the tour’s website at www.merrickville-house-tour.ca or over the phone with a credit card, please call Rick or Sue Boswell at 613-269-3452.

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Morning Mist Garden will also be featured on the tour. This garden surrounds the original stone house built in approximately 1824. The land, initially 200 acres, has been subdivided over the years and 2.5 acres remain. Submitted photo

To buy your tickets in person, please visit Mirick’s Landing Country Store at the corner of Main and St. Lawrence Streets in Merrickville. Cash only please. Tickets are $25 each. They can be picked up at the Holy Trinity Church at 9:30 a.m. on the day of the tour, June 6. If purchased online please bring the conﬁrmation email you will receive when you register.

CPHC Community Family Health Team

Seeking Volunteer Board Directors Community & Primary Health Care (CPHC) and the CPHC Community Family Health Team are non-profit community governed organizations that provide Community Support Services and Primary Health Care using a multi-disciplinary team of health care professionals. We have a collaborative relationship and share the vision of “Healthy Choices. Healthy Communities. Exceptional Care” which is strongly supported through the broad range of services we provide, within our jurisdiction, throughout Lanark, Leeds & Grenville including Kingston for our Lifeline program. As required by the Province of Ontario, we have two distinct Boards of Directors and we are seeking volunteer community members with an interest in joining either Board. Our Community Support and Primary Care Services are governed by one Board of Directors while the Community Family Health Team, including the Mobile Primary Health Care Unit, is governed by a separate Board of Directors. Interested candidates should be 18 years of age or older and a resident of Lanark, Leeds or Grenville counties. CPHC welcomes applicants with a diversity of education, experience and a desire to improve the health and well-being of our communities. • The Community Support and Primary Care Services Board is particularly seeking individuals with a skill set and interest in fundraising, and community/program development. Other interested candidates may apply. • The Community Family Health Team Board is particularly seeking individuals with skills and interest in quality improvement initiatives in the delivery of primary health care. Other interested candidates may apply. Our services are supported by the South East Local Health Integration Network, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, United Ways of Lanark and Leeds-Grenville, and by the people and the communities we serve. Please submit a brief resume to the Nominating Committee via Fay Garvin, Executive Assistant / Board Coordinator, by Monday, June 1st, 2015. Please specify which Board you are applying for. Community & Primary Health Care (CPHC) Email: fgarvin@cphcare.ca ; Fax: 613-342-7925 www.cphcare.ca CPHC: Recipient of the 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011 & 2012 Donner Canadian Foundation Awards Finalist of the Donner Canadian Foundation Awards For Excellence in the Delivery of Service for Seniors (2005 – 2012) Recipient of the 2011 Peter F. Drucker Award for Non- Profit Management Recipient of the 2012 William H. Donner Award For Excellence in the Delivery of Social Services

“Partners for a Safe & Healthy Community”

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LAWS thanks local resident who handcrafted two benches for shelter A huge shout out to Gordon Evoy who donated his time to make LAWS two benches. The benches are donated to LAWS as a thank you for the care provided to Buster, Custer and Duster while their human was in hospital. Thank you Mr. Evoy – it was our pleasure to look after the kids!

tending water wellness to relieve stiffness in his left hip. Tux does not require surgery but he does require to be exercised. Alta Vista Animal Hospital will consult with any new family to assure his ongoing health. Tux will make a great addition to any adult home. Come and meet Tux at the shelter 253 Glenview Road, Smiths Falls Ontario. Thank you to Mel’s Farm for doing the right thing for Tux and his family.

This Week’s Pets he does not realize his size or strength.

self. If you wish a loving companion and you do not have other pets; Flower is ready to plant herself into your arms.

Tux Meet Tux, a six-year-old male neutered lab cross recently brought to the shelter by way

Maya Maya is a three-year-old buff female arrived at the shelter after her mother became pregnant. With a new addition on the way, Maya required to be re-homed. Weighing in at 19 This week’s featured pets pounds, Maya is a whole lot of Coco of intervention. Mel’s Farm Meet Coco, a handsome love. removed Tux from a home enyoung man playing in the runs vironment where he became at and waiting for his family to Mika Mika, a muscular male ben- risk to hurt a family member. come. Coco is full of energy and love and will make a great gal cross healthy and friendly It was heartbreaking for Tux’s with the high contrast and family to relinquish Tux to addition to any family. vividly marked coat. Mika is Mel’s Farm because Tux lived best suited to an adult home as with his family for six years.

Unfortunately, Tux become reactive to younger people’s touch. Now not suitable for a home with young children, Mel asked for our help to improve Tux’s quality of life. Tux will be at-

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. Thank you for your contin-

ued 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 613-283-9308.

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Tux is this week’s featured canine companion. Above, pictured with Tux is Mel from Mel’s Farm, Rhonda Fleming, executive director at Lanark Animal Welfare Society (LAWS), Debbie Coleman and Taralee, both dog handlers at LAWS.

ﬂyers. coupons. deals. savings tips. Dori Next is Dori, the cutest little lady ever; black and white she is a delight. Visit Dori at the shelter: 253 Glenview Road in Smiths Falls. Submitted photo

Lanark Animal Welfare Society supporter Gordon Evoy recently handcrafted two benches, like the one above, for the shelter, as a thank you for caring for his pets while he was in hospital.

Are you a Recycle Warrior? 2015 Awards Program If you consistently make your best efforts to recycle faithfully than you could be a Recycle Warrior! Watch for a letter of recognition from Topps Environmental Solutions and your local Municipality, which will be either in your mailbox or at your door starting May 25th, 2015. This letter of recognition entitles you to a prize, which we hope will help you to continue your efforts in recycle! Thanks for getting it to the curb!

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Flower Flower is a beautiful longhaired calico who will cuddle all day. Flower is not suited to a family with other cats as she prefers to be pampered by her-

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Regional Round-Up Almonte Legion - Battle of The Atlantic Parade and Ceremony. Sunday, May 24, 1:45pm. Riverside ceremony by the Old Town Hall, 2:00pm. Cornerstone Community Church, 20th Anniversary Celebrations, Saturday, May 23 (6 p.m.) Cornerstone Historical Tour and May 24 (10 a.m.) Sunday morning Celebration Service followed by a church BBQ. Transportation available. Cornerstone Community Church 20th Anniversary Celebrations, Saturday, May 23, 6 p.m. Cornerstone Historical Tour and Sunday, May 24, 10 a.m. Sunday morning Celebration Service followed by a church BBQ. Fiddlers’ dinner/dance at the Almonte Civitan Club, with Annual guests, the 4-H square dancers. May 22, doors open 6pm, Delicious Homemade dinner at 7pm, All Musicians Welcome. Info at 2563677 Introduction to Weaving, Mississippi Valley Textile Museum, May 23 and May 24, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. (2 separate classes and not a 2 day workshop). Contact Laura 613-256-5652 to register or for more information. Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Franktown Lilac Festival. Saturday, May 23. Music, food and crafts. Call Home Support to reserve your seat on the bus, 613-256-4700. Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Nature Walk at the Bellwood Trail. Wednesday, May 27, enjoy a walk and then a picnic lunch. Call Home Support 613-256-4700. Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Supper Social, Almonte Legion, Tuesday May 26, Entertainment provided by the “Shamrock & Thistle”. Contact Home Support Office to reserve. 613-256-4700. Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Trip to Westport & lunch out. Monday, May 25. Call Home Support to reserve your seat on the bus, 613-256-4700. Mills’ Seniors Services, Almonte, Parkinson’s Support Group. Monday, May 25, 2 p.m. at the Mills’ office, 67 Industrial Drive. Call Seniors Services 613256-4700 to register. Meetings take place the last Monday of the month. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Holy Name of Mary School, Wednesdays April 20, 27, 9:30-2pm, info: 613-283-0095 Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Naismith School, Tuesday May 19, 26, 6-7:30pm, info: 613283-0095 Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Naismith School, Tuesday May 19, 26, 9:30-noon, info: 613283-0095 Siblings Without Rivalry, May 21, 28, 6:308:30pm, Almonte Library, Pre-registration necessary, 613-283-0095 ext 300. The Mississippi Valley Textile Museum hosts this year’s art show for Almonte District High School, in the Museum’s gallery, Friday, May 22 to Sunday, May 24, 3 Rosamond St. E. Information 613-256-3754 or www.mvtm.ca. Walking at Gemmill Park on Mon. May 25 at 10 am for District 7A Senior Games. Call Shirley Gamble at 257-2606 for info.

5 Pin Bowling at Visions Bowling Centre on Tues. May 26 at 1 Pm for the District 7A Senior Games. Call Guy Chaput at 253-2784 for info. Annual Seniors Night Out, June 4, dinner 6:30pm, entertainment 7:30pm, Carleton Place Arena. Sponsor: Civitan Club. Army Navy Air Force, 315 Townline Rd. E., music by Tony True & The Truetones, Sat. May 30,

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4-8pm. Everyone welcome. BBQ Available. 613-2535097 Carleton Place & District Horticultural Society, meeting, June 3, 6:00 pm Potluck Supper. Topic “Making Beautiful Plant Combinations”. Speaker, Suzanne Patry. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Hall, at rear of 39 Bridge Street. Carleton Place Baptist, 299 Bridge St., Sun., May 24 at 6:30 pm is celebrating its 190th Anniversary. Guest Speaker: Douglas Ford of Smiths Falls Baptist. Carleton Place Farmers’ Market, Saturdays 8:30-12:30, Market Square, Carleton Place Farmers’ Market. Celebrate Arts & Heritage, Edmund Street, Sat. May 23, 10-4 pm. Arts CP Art Show & Sale, St. James Hall. 1 pm unveiling of Window Murals at CP & Beckwith Museum. Gardens, Labyrinth, Kid’s Zone. 613-253-7013. Cribbage, every Tuesday afternoon 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion, 177 George St. Everyone welcome Good Food for a Healthy Baby, every Monday, 1-3 p.m. at the Early Years Centre (TR Leger School, 490 Jessop). Info: 613-257-2779 ext 106 (or ext 100). May 30- “Let’s Dance!”, Carleton Place and District Community Band and guests, an evening of dance music listening. 7:30, Town Hall, Info: 613298-3953. Need to lose some weight, come and join us at TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), a non-profit weight loss support group. Monday evenings 5:307pm, Legion, 177 George St., Info: Leanne 613-2532013. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Arena, Thursdays May 14, 21,28, 10:00-11:30am, info: 613283-0095 Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Arena, Thursdays May 19, 16, 10:00-11:30am, info: 613283-0095 Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Carambeck Community Centre, Wednesday May 20, 27, 10:00-11:30am, info: 613-283-0095 Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Carambeck Community Centre, Monday May 25, 10:00-11:30am, info: 613-283-0095 TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Thursday morning, 9:00 a.m. in the Zion United Church across from the library on Franklin Street. Info: 613-253-8677.

KEMPTVILLE Annual Dandelion Festival Seniors Tea, hosted by St. James Anglican Church, May 24, 2-4 p.m. Leslie Hall, 19 Clothier Street West, Tea and sweets will be served. Baby Talk - Ontario Early Years, A drop-in group for parents & babies 0-12mnths. Wednesdays, 1:30-3pm, 33 Clothier St. Ontario Early Years Centre. Info: 1-866-433-8933 ext 2374. Baby Talk, Wednesday, May 27, Ontario Early Years Centre. Breastfeeding support available. Kemptville and Area Walking Group, Monday, May 18, Wednesday, May 20, Friday, May 22, 9 a.m. Meet at the North Grenville Municipal Centre, contact Eva Francoeur 613-258-4487. Sponsor: Health Unit. Kemptville and Area Walking Group, Mon. May 25, Wed. May 27 and Fri. May 29, 9:00 a.m. Meet at the North Grenville Municipal Centre. Contact Eva Francoeur 258-4487. Sponsor: Health Unit. Positive Parenting Cafe Night, A parent discussion group. Tuesday May 26, 6:30-8pm, Topic: Disobedience, Ontario Early Years Centre, Grenville Mutual Ins, Co. Register: 1-866-660-5853.

Rideau Hill Camp - Giant Garage Sale on May 30, 8 am - 1 pm, Ferguson Forest Centre, 275 County Road 44, Contact 258-4367 www. rideauhillcamp. com, Roast Beef & Mashed Potatoes dinner, served by the Odd Fellow & Rebekah Lodges, at the Odd Fellow’s Hall, 119 Clothier St., East, May 24, 4:306:30 p.m. Information 613-258-2258. South Mountain-Hallville Pastoral Charge Presents “The Ladies Of Harmony” (Comedy Play by Ron Hill), Saturday, May 23, 7:00 p.m. South Mountain Agricultural Hall. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Lunch provided. Tickets 613-258-3648 or at door.

Garage, plant and bake sale will be held at Park Hike, Level 2, 12 km. Enjoy Frontenac Park Caintown Presbyterian Church, Caintown, Sat., May as we hike the Tetsmine Loop looking for signs of 30 from 9:00-noon. Something for everyone! spring. Meet at 8:45 Conlon Farm, Perth for a 9 a.m. departure. Leader: Brenda Ethier, 613-464-8746 Stroke survivor and caregiver support group, meets the 4th Wednesday of every month between PAKENHAM 1:30-3:30 p.m. Legion, 26 Beckwith St E. Info: (613)549-6666 x6867. Pakenham Horticultural Club, plant sale, SuperSale, Saturday, May 30, 8 am-1 pm, First Saturday May 23, 8am-12pm, parking lot of the Baptist Church, 17 D’Arcy St., Perth; Plants, Baked Five Span Bridge beside 5 Span Feed and Seed. All goods, Pot Pies, Sporting goods, Tools, Jewellry. welcome. Info Sherryl 613-624-5307 Guests: Cornerstone, YAK, the Table. Pakenham Horticultural Spring flower Show, The Butterfly Fan Club- Perth & District Wednesday May 20, 7pm, St. Andrews United Breast Cancer Support Group. Meeting, May 21, 7-9 Church. All welcome. Info Sherryl 613 624-5307. p.m. Perth Family Health Centre, 33 Lewis St. Info: Carleen 613-812-4474. LANARK Yard Sale Fundraiser for Community Living PERTH Association, Community Support Services-Perth Fri. Civitan Old Tyme Country Talent Night Dinner May 29 8:00a.m & Sat. 7:00-12:00 at 1 Sherbrooke & Dance. Last Friday of every month, dinner 6 p.m., St. Are you trying to cope with a family member music 7:30-11:30 p.m. Contact Vic (613)259-5610. Community Dinner, Thursday, May 21, 4-6 suffering from a mental illness? NAMI support group, pm, St. Andrew’s United Church, 115 Clarence. every 4th Tuesday of the month. Info: 283-2170. RURAL Bagpipe band practice, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Everyone is welcome to stop by. Every third Thursday Masonic Hall, 46 Russell St. W. New members of the month. Country Hoedown, Saturday May 23, 1:30- welcome. Info: Wayne 283-9792, cell 284-7038 or 4 hand euchre, Tuesday evenings 7 p.m. ABC 6pm, Lanark Legion, entertainment, door prizes, live www.gordonpipeband.com Hall, Bolingbroke. Sponsor: ABC Seniors. Lunch Bridge, Perth Duplicate Bridge Club meets 7:00 and prizes. auction, fundraiser for Lanark Legion Branch 395. Free Community Dinner, Thursday, May 21, p.m., Thursdays, May 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25, at Perth 4 hand euchre, Wednesday, May 27, 7:00 p.m. 4-6pm, St. Andrew’s United Church, 115 Clarence. Civitan Club. For partnership contact Bert Picard Montague Seniors Hall, Rosedale. Good prizes, good Everyone welcome. Every third Thursday of the 613-267-5305. food. (613)284-1074. Carnation sale fundraiser by Perth Rotary, month. Anniversary Service, St. Andrew’s United Lanark Civitan Club talent night. Last Friday Thursday May 28 at Shoppers Drugs, Royal Bank and Church, Bishop’s Mills, May 31 at 10:30am Guest each month. Dinner 6 p.m., dance 7:30 p.m. Old Giant Tiger from 10am to 2pm. Proceeds to Children Speaker: Rev. Ralph Taylor. Music by Mildred & literacy program. Time Country Music. 613-259-5610. Ray Adams; The Choirs of Rural United Ministry. Clyne Brothers & Friends Music Concert, Potluck Lunch to follow. May 30th Lunch, Craft and Bake Sale! Foy Hall, Lanark, 11 am-2 pm. Delicious soup, sandwich Knox Presbyterian Church, Cty. Rd. 12 McDonald’s Annual Spring, Ham & Bean Supper, Saturday and homemade desserts. Sponsored by Sacred Heart Corners, Sunday, May 31, 7:00 pm, All welcome. May 23,2015 4pm - 7pm, Menu: Ham, baked beans, Info: 613-300-9559. CWL. scalloped potatoes, salads, rolls,pies etc. For further Gospel Sing, Sunday May 24, 6:00pm, Asbury info call Cora 613-283-3789 Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Maple Grove School, Thursdays May 14, 21, 28, 9:30- Free Methodist Church. 144 Gore St. E., Info: 613Ashton United Church, Annual Yard Sale, 267-2345. 11:30am, info: 613-283-0095 Friday, May 22 (4-8 p.m.) and Saturday, May 23 (8Lanark County Quilters Meeting, Tuesday, noon). Something for everyone. May 26, at the Perth Lions Hall, Perth Fairgrounds. Bake Sale at Westport United Church, Sat., Challenge: Doorways to the Silver Anniversary of May 23 at 10am corner of Spring St & Church St MERRICKVILLE LCQG, 25 years of quilting together. Refreshments. Westport Guest Welcome. Balderson United Church invites you to a Beef Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Dance & Pork Barbeque, Sunday May 24, 4 - 6:30 at the Executive Meeting, June 2, 7 p.m. Merrickville Studio, Monday May 25, 9:30-11:00am, info: 613- Balderson Church Hall Legion. Friends of the Merrickville Library are having a 283-0095 Beckwith and District Friendship Club will Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Perth meet June 3, Centennial Hall, Franktown. Potluck Bring and Buy plant sale Sat., May 23 (9 a.m.-noon) Library, Wednesday May 20, 27, 10:00-11:30am, info: Supper at 6 p.m. Musical entertainment. Inquires beside the Royal Bank on Main Street. Heritage Grants presentation Sat., May 23 613-283-0095 613-257-2756. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Taycare at 2pm, Legion Main St. West, 2nd floor. Heritage Canadian Tai Chi Academy, every Mon, Senior Centre, 100 Wilson Street Tuesday May 19, Fri., 9 a.m.-noon, Gallipeau Centre (small Merrickville AGM to follow. Info: 613-269-2533 Horseshoes, June 3, 7 p.m. Merrickville Legion. 26, 10:00-noon, info: 613-283-0095 ballroom), All welcome. 613-269-3944, www. Perth & District Historical Society, Brian canadiantaichiacademy.org Merrickville Legion, Heritage Foundation & Renee Porter of Brockville present their Annual Meeting 2pm. Community Yard Sale, Saturday, June 6, 8-noon, Merrickville Legion, Horseshoe Zone interpretation of John A. Macdonald, in his later Lombardy Agricultural Pavilion, Lombardy Fair years, Thursday, May 21, Royal Canadian Legion, 26 Grounds, Hwy 15. Lombardy Agricultural Society Tournament, May 30, registration a.m. Merrickville Legion, horseshoes start at 7pm, Beckwith St., 7:30 pm. Information: 613-264-0094 Fundraiser. Tables available, Carol 613-283-3631. www.perthhs.org May 27. Elphin Presbyterian Church “Yard and Bake Perth Civitan Bingo, every Wednesday. Opens Sale”. Elphin Presbyterian Church Hall. Friday, Merrickville Legion, Music by Hallman & Hoffman, May 22, 7-11 p.m. Chicken dinner served at 6 p.m. Bingo starts at 7 p.m. May 15, 2-7 p.m. Proceeds in support of Elphin Perth Civitan Country Jamboree, Sunday, May Presbyterian Church. at 6 p.m. Merrickville Legion, Music by Lorne Daly, May 24 (4th Sunday every month), 2-6:30 pm, Civitan Family Karaoke Night, every Wednesday 6:30Hall. Dinner 5 pm. Info: 613-267-1825. 29, 7-11 p.m. Ham dinner served at 6 p.m. 9pm, Newboro Community Hall. Perth Stamp Club: Meeting Wednesday, May Merrickville Legion, open May 23, 12-4 p.m. Franktown Lilac Festival, Saturday, May 23, Merrickville Legion, Pink Party - Cancer 27, 7:30 pm. at McMartin House, 125 Gore St. For (Bring your lawn chair). Breakfast 8-10:30 am. Bike info. call Phil Warrington 613-264-0724. Fundraiser 6pm, May 30. decorating, BBQ, Cheerleading Demo, Wagon Rides, Perth Tay Seniors. Card game Bridge & Euchre. Craft Market, Silent Auction, Music, Children’s Merrickville Legion, Senior’s Luncheon, May Lions Hall. Wednesday, May 27, lunch noon, cards 1 activities, Antique vehicles, Ham & Bean Supper. 21, 10:30-1:30pm The Golden Age of Piracy, The life of Welsh p.m. To reserve call 613-267-1422. Info Cora 613-283-3789. RTA Central Club, Saturday, May 30, Cataraqui pirate Bartholomew “Black Bart” Roberts (1682Fundraiser Dinner, Friday, June 19, for 1722) presented by local historian and author Victor Trail Hike #4, Level 1, 8.6 km. We will follow the the Cataraqui Trail, at the Opinicon, Chaffey’s Suthren, Tues., May 26, 7:30 p.m., Royal Canadian Trail from Highway 15, past the village of Chaffey’s Locks. Tickets by June 4, Linda 613-272-2227 or Lock, over the Iron Bridge to Indian Lake Road. Meet Conservation Authority 613-546-4228. Legion, Main St. West. at 8:45 Conlon Farm, Perth for a 9 a.m. departure. 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Fundraiser yard sale plus baking, Saturday, May 23, 8 a.m. Rideau Ferry United Church, 1500 Rideau Ferry Rd. Fundraising Meeting, First Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Montague Forget-Me-Not Seniors. Info: 613-283-8482. Hamburger Friday at the Legion every Friday 12 - 2pm at the Royal Canadian Legion Upper Rideau Br. #542, Westport. Everyone welcome Hot Turkey Dinner, May 23, one sitting only 5 p.m. Christ Church, Ashton. Euchre to follow. Tickets: Ruth Jones 613-838-5404, Marian Jones 613-838-5405, Jim Kirkpatrick 613-253-2878. In conjunction with the Franktown Lilac Festival, Annual Spring “Ham & Bean Supper”, Saturday May 23, 4-7 p.m. Menu: Ham, baked beans, scalloped potatoes, salads, rolls, pies, etc. Info Cora 613-283-3789. Masonic Tri-Lodge Ladies Night, Elgin Lions Hall, Sunday, May 31. Social hour 5:30 p.m. Dinner 6 p.m. Everyone welcome. Old time entertainment. Info: Rev Harry Seeley 613-359-5664. McDonald’s Corners Agricultural Society, General Meeting, June 1, 7:00pm. 194 Cameron Road. For info contact Sally 613-259-3480 Monday Nite Bingo, Progressive full card & Toonie Pot. Doors open at 6:15, play starts at 7pm. Royal Canadian Legion Upper Rideau Br. #542, Westport Musical evening with Faithful Friends, Sunday, May 24, 7 p.m. at Newboro United Church, Tickets: Mike Freeman 613-359-5619, Maurice Hutchings

613-273-5344 or Lorraine Moore 613-272-2648 or at the door. North Gower United Church, Church Street & Fourth Line Rd, Gigantic Annual Yard Sale, 30 May, 8 am-1 pm. Saleable donations gratefully accepted 28 May 6-8 pm & 29 May 2-8 pm. Info 613489-2808, 613-489-9737. Personal Sewing, every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Montague Forget-Me-Not Seniors, 658 Rosedale Rd S. Everyone welcome. Info: 613-283-8482 or 613283-8325. Plant Sale, Saturday, May 23, 9-11 a.m. Christ Church, Ashton. Rideau Centennial E.S. Yard, Bake, Plant Sale and Carwash on Saturday, May 23 from 8:00 am-2:00 pm. Tables for rent. You keep the profits. Second Annual Springtime event at the historic Doner Studio Mill, featuring stainless steel artist Randal Doner, along with more than 25 other talented Ontario artists, set throughout the gardens along the Rideau shoreline at Lower Brewers Lock. Meet the artists and tour the gallery in the mill and the mill museum. Free Admission. Food truck & parking on site. May 23-24. Hours 10 to 4. Spaghetti Night- First Friday every month, June 5, 5-7 p.m. Legion, Br. 231, Portland. The ABC Association cheese fundraiser until May 23. Order forms available at abchall.ca or email to abchallcheese@gmail.com Phone orders, Ann 613-273-9187. Cheese pickup at the ABC hall, Saturday May 30, 10 a.m.-12. The Great Gutsy Girl Charity Garage Sale, Sat., May 23 at 8am, 5006 Hwy 43, Port Elmsley. All proceeds to Crohns & Colitis Canada

The Lilac Capital of Ontario Presents the Franktown Lilac Festival, Saturday May 23rd 2015 (Bring your lawn chair) Activities all day, Breakfast 8-10:30 am. info Cora 613-283-3789 Union Hall Annual General Meeting & Plant Swap, Thursday, May 28, 7 pm, Guest speakers Eric & Barb Boysen : ‘Climate Change and its impact on our forests’, Les Humphreys, on behalf of the Union Hall Committee. 613-256-2498 Valley Voices Community Choir Concert, Sunday, May 24, 2pm, St. George’s Anglican Church, 2786 Tatlock Rd, Clayton. Proceeds to Almonte General Hospital. Info: Kathy 613-256-1029. Light refreshments.

SMITHS FALLS Bereavement Support Group Wednesday May 27, The Group is ongoing on the last Wednesday of every month 1-3pm, Alzheimer’s Society, Smiths Falls. Contact 613-267-6400, rebeccab@chslc.ca Better than a Doctor, Better than a Lawyer, Better than a Psychiatrist, His name is Jesus. For prayer, anytime call U ME- PRAY (613)863-7729 local call or (613)283-3465. Bid euchre (Canadian Room), Monday nights, 7 p.m. & Duplicate Bridge (Lancaster Hall) 7 p.m., Legion Br 95, 7 Main St East. Bingo (Lancaster Hall) 7 p.m. Thursday Nights, Legion Br 95, 7 Main St East. Come Join Club 60 for games-entertainment at

Branch 95 Legion every 2nd & last Tuesday of the month at 1:30 pm. Everyone Welcome. “Cruise In”, Thursday, May 28, 6-8 p.m. at Wal-Mart, 114 Lombard Street. Info: Don Bates 613264-8218 or 613-464-1095. Duplicate bridge, every Monday night, Legion, 7 p.m. Partnership Janet Sparks 613-283-1957. Duplicate Bridge (Lancaster Hall) noon, Legion Br 95, 7 Main St East. Duplicate Bridge, Tuesday, May 26, Legion, starting at 1 p.m. Partnership Janet Sparks 613-2831957. EA- Emotions Anonymous- 12-step organization working toward recovery from emotional difficulties (marriage, children, grief, etc). Meetings (every Tuesday)- May 26, 7 p.m. Salvation Army Church (side door). (613)283-0960. Harmony Club 162, 61 Cornelia St. Darts every Thursday. 1:30 p.m. Info: 613-283-4684. Jumpstart, come out to support kids in our community, Saturday May 30, 10-2pm, Canadian Tire, BBQ, bake sale, silent auction, table top games, Siloki laser tag. Lanark County Brain Injury Survivors Group, meeting. Every Tuesday, 10 a.m.-noon. Tricas, 88 Cornelia St. W. Lawn Bowling Club Jitney, May 25 at 6:15pm New Bowlers welcome. Info: 613-267-6872 carol. husband@sympatico.ca Lawn Bowling Club Open House May 30, 1 3pm. Flag raising followed by Skills/Drills featuring The Amazing Bowl. Everyone welcome. Info: 613267-6872 LAWS, special membership meeting, replace

flash app’t new directors to the board, Saturday May 30, 1pm, Community Memorial Centre, 71 Cornelia St. Info: lawsmembers@gmail.com Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup , OEYC, Tuesdays May 19, 26, 9-noon, info: 613-283-0095 Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Duncan J. Schoular School, Monday May 25, 10:00-11:30am, info: 613-283-0095 Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Duncan J. Schoular School, Monday May 25, 10:00-11:00am, info: 613-283-0095 Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup (parent run), OEYC, Friday May 15, 22, 29, 9-11am, info: 613-283-0095 Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Rosedale Hall, Tuesday May 19, 26, 9:30-11:30am, info: 613283-0095 Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Trinity United Church, Thursdays May 14, 21, 28, 9:30noon, info: 613-283-0095 Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Trinity United Church, Wednesday May 20, 27, 9:30-noon, info: 613-283-0095 Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Trinity United Church, Tuesday April 19, 26, 5-7pm, info: 613-283-0095 Smiths Falls Knitting & Crochet Club, meetings every Tuesday 1-3 p.m. Smiths Falls Seniors Activity Building (across from Hospital). The Story of Local Radio Broadcasting with Brian Perkin will be the topic at the Smiths Falls and District Historical Society on Thursday, May 28th, 7:00 p.m. at Heritage House Museum. Everyone welcome.

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The highly anticipated hit Broadway musical The Drowsy Chaperone, directed by C.Lee Bates, premieres at the Studio Theatre this Thursday, May 21, guaranteed to rattle funny bones and get feet tapping! Left, Adam Reid and Courtney Mason, two of the 13-member cast. The Drowsy Chaperone is an affectionate send-up of the rip-roaring American Jazz Age. Above, Robert Del Grande as Broadway producer Feldzieg, and Hugh McCulloch as the Latin lover Adolpho, rehearse their roles. Right, cast members David Wright and Jacki Leclerc rehearse. The show runs May 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 and 30 at 8 p.m., and May 24 and 31 at 2 p.m. Advance tickets are $25 (cash) at The Book Nook, 60 Gore St. E., and at Tickets Please (ticketsplease.ca) and Shadowfax (shadowfax.on.ca). Tickets are $27 at the door; students with ID pay just $10 at the door. Visit studiotheatreperth.com for more details.

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Modest beginnings The Senators surprise late-season rise to becoming a contender this year could be said to mirror Murray’s rise to one of the NHL’s best-known hockey minds. Bryan is one of 10 children of Clarence and Rhoda Murray. He has great memories of growing up on a farm just outside of Shawville. “We did rafting and getting turtles... running through the woods to get to Green Lake to swim, and lots of partridge at that time...we never had a gun but we chased them around anyway. Lots of things young people should experience at some point in their life; unfortunately today it is not quite the same.” Murray also had time to play lots of pond hockey on the farm, both before and after school. If any of the Murray boys wanted to play hockey in town at the arena - they had to walk. “Nobody ever drove anybody,” he said. “So you put the skates and equipment bag over your shoulder, you walked in and after the game you played, you walked out. We didn’t expect otherwise.” Indoor hockey was not very common for Murray, until he was about 14 or 15years-old. “It wasn’t really organized minor hockey. We had teams, played Bristol, Radford. Once in a while we get a game in Ottawa and that was a big moment in our lives.” Despite his love for hockey, Murray enjoyed another sport even more. “My favourite and probably my best sport, was baseball. I was a baseball pitcher. I was a pretty good hockey player, but if I would have been an American, probably would have a chance to play more baseball.” Although he played for the Smiths Falls Bears in junior hockey and had a couple of tryouts with Guelph of the Ontario Hockey League, Murray left hockey to become a teacher and then part owner

Spreading the cancer message Murray continues to devote himself to the Senators despite a fight with cancer. He made waves last November when in a TSN interview he publicly disclosed he was battling the disease. “It was hard on my family,” said Murray. “They didn’t want to hear after the fact that every time there was an article written saying it was terminal cancer, I didn’t have a long life expectancy. “But I thought it was really important to share that I missed the boat on the colonoscopies. I did everything else. I did all the medicals every year, but that. “When I talked to the doc-

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tors, they told me very clear- just yet. He’s already looking tweaks to the team, despite the ly if I had a colonoscopy, I ahead to the summer months remarkable run into the playwouldn’t have had a problem. where there will be necessary offs. I thought it was important to me to share that. Geri (wife), Brittany and Heide (daughters) all kind of agreed after the fact.” He says the response to the message has been outstanding. It has been reaching well beyond the Ottawa area and into other NHL hockey cities. People have called Murray to say thanks because in heeding his advice they have caught cancer early while still treatable. He has received messages from wives saying he has saved their husbands’ lives. When he went to a new Ottawa Gastrointestinal Institute (OGI) clinic in Ottawa to get a check-up, “the doctor told me the day I was on TSN 150 men called for appointment,” he said. Murray plans to work with the OGI to help get their message out because they do about 20 or more colonoscopies a day. The cancer diagnosis has required Murray to make adjustments to his working life – this past season he didn’t travel with the Ottawa Senators as much as he usually did. Yet, he is not ready to step away either from the game

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The story of the 2014-15 Ottawa Senators season has intrigued many hockey fans. There were disappointments, surprise twists and players who unexpectedly took starring roles. The result was a record run to a playoff sport that made NHL history. Overlooking it all was the club’s Valleyraised general manager Bryan Murray. “By Christmas time we were in a mediocre mode and not really in contention,” said Murray in a recent interview during a visit to Shawville. “We made a coaching change, changed our philosophy a little bit on how we are going to play the game and I saw improvement. We played better, but we weren’t winning on a consistent basis. I knew we were going to have a struggle to make the playoffs. “All of sudden we had two goaltenders get hurt and we had an incredible run. Andrew Hammond came in and played great. I guess if I said if I predicted that (I’d say) no. I thought we were a playoff team and then we became a playoff team but in a very different fashion than what was ever suggested.”

of a sporting goods store and a hotel/tavern in Shawville. The pull of hockey remained, and Murray had coaching stints with the Rockland Nationals and the Pembroke Lumber Kings in the Canadian Junior Hockey League (now the Central Canada Hockey League). “Out of the blue I got a call from Regina to be interviewed for the Regina Pats job. I thought I owed it to myself to at least interview,” said Murray. “I did that and they offered me the job and I said to Geri, I’ll just go for one year and try full-time and see how it goes. I left them to run the hotel and (Regina) of course won the championship (in the 1979-80 season).” That led him on a path that ended up in the NHL. “I guess one year turned into a lot of years later,” he said. The one thing I have to say is Geri and (daughter) Heide, who was young at that time, I moved them around a bit but they were very openminded to doing it. Certainly 35 and 36 years later, I’m still doing it.” Murray come back to Ottawa to coach the Senators in 2004. “It was home,” said Murray. “My plan was to coach three years in Ottawa and retire...that was going to be the end of it. Mom and dad were still around and family was here. I thought it was a perfect place to finish up. “After three years, we went to the Cup final in 2007 and again (I was offered) by the owner to take over and become the GM and here I am still working.” Despite being the Senators GM, the coach in him has never really disappeared. He still works on line combinations, match-ups and makes notes every game on what he thinks should happen and not happen. “I never tell the coach who to play or how to play them. I do suggest things to them to do on the ice better or maybe what I like about a certain player versus another player,” he says. “But I think keeping tabs on what’s going on where players performances is concerned, or individual performance versus the team play overall, that’s part of my obligation too.” Murray has some advice for local players and their parents. “If you are from a small town and even if you are going be an NHL player, until you are 14 years of age, you should be playing in your home town with your own friends,” he says. “Having the memories...and the team building that goes with that,” said Murray. “When you are 14, if you figure and your parents figure, you’re a star and you have a chance to go to the city to play AAA, that’s OK.” Murray has received calls about young players, one about a 12-year-old boy from Pembroke who was given the chance to play in Ottawa AAA. “Why would you do that?” said Murray. “Drive an hour each way, four times a week and go to tournaments on weekend. Is he going to be an NHL player at 12 years of age? Not likely. Give him a couple more years. There’s always been good minor hockey in the Valley, let them play there.”

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rens Save-a-Seat program. This year marks the second in a row that the Festival is collecting used books that will be on sale in the theatre lobby all summer long to raise funds for the program. With spring cleaning on many peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s minds, those who have books to donate can contact the festival by calling 613-264-8088 or emailing

info@classictheatre.ca. Save-a-Seat was named in honour of two veteran Canadian performers who, following the Second World War, made their mark coast to coast to coast with the travelling Canadian Players (a group made up of Stratford Festival performers who took the shows on the road during the fall and winter months on a

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food or a beverage, or hosting a party,â&#x20AC;? says festival associate producer Matthew Behrens, whose parents bear the name of the Save-a-Seat program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you live on a ďŹ xed income, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to get out and enjoy a lot of the stuff many of us take for granted, and this is one way that we can help people reintegrate into the community because it costs them nothing.â&#x20AC;? Some Save-a-Seat recipients have gone on to volunteer with the festival as well, bringing their special talents as ushers, painters, or carpenters to the Festival, which this year features two mainstage Broadway classics (Neil Simonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comedy Barefoot

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If you spotted the pink flamingoes around town Saturday, they weren’t placed there by chance. Their noses led the way for runners who took part in a fundraising event to support a former Perth resident now living in Ottawa, who has terminal cancer. The 5km and 10km loops through town were just part of the fundraising activities in support of Yarrow Viets, 33, a registered nurse with a passion for fitness who was diagnosed with terminal cancer earlier this year. Sarah Patterson (second from the left) and her fund“When I saw she had cancer, I wanted to do raising team ‘Fight Like a Girl’ lead the way in this something to help,” said Sarah Patterson, a fitness coach at Good Vibrations in Smiths Falls. fight against cancer.

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For all of the discussion about Perth’s pool, the condition of its infrastructure, and replacing its cracked and broken slide, Dr. Paula Stewart still thinks that it is a wonderful asset in making Perth a healthy community. The medical officer of health and chief executive officer of the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit was addressing Perth town council’s committee of the whole meeting on Tuesday, May 5 about the Healthy Communities Partnership, and talked up the positive benefits the pool brings to her own family. “The fact that you have a pool here makes it very easy for my granddaughter to go swimming,” Stewart enthused. “The fact that you have Conlon Farm means that she can go tobogganing.” The town also came in for commendation because of the trees being planted, and planned for, the curling club, hockey club and skating facilities, The Table Community Food

Centre’s emphasis on good, healthy food, and even the Farmers’ Market. But she stressed that there was still room to improve. “Stewart Park, you have huge opportunities here for your residents,” she said. She heads up the Healthy Communities initiative committee, which also has Smiths Falls town Coun. Lorraine Allen and Beckwith Township Reeve Richard Kidd (Lanark County’s former warden), on board. Stewart was seeking an endorsement of the committee’s plans and aims, which would mean that, if implemented, she, or a designate, would report to Perth council annually on their progress, and would bring them up to date on resources that are available. She pointed out that getting a community moving and active would have positive beneﬁts beyond a person’s individual health. There would be “less absenteeism… less use of the health care system,” she said. Another change that has been made to Conlon Farm and Stewart Park to make them even more

healthy, according to Coun. Judy Brown, who pointed out that provincial legislation now bans smoking “in parks and playgrounds where children are present.” Brown noted that the legislation is “very limited” in its scope, but that, for example, Brockville’s anti-smoking bylaws go beyond the province’s rules. Town staff members were given direction to take the steps necessary to make Perth a part of this project. “We have so many things to crow about in Perth,” said Coun. Jim Boldt. But Coun. Jim Graff said that “this really is a wake-up call,” to do more to make Perth a healthier place. He also told Stewart that working families are ﬁnding it hard to ﬁnd the time in their busy days to make sure that both parents and children get enough exercise and eat right. “You see where it is easy for them to fall into this fast-food trap,” Graff said, with both parents working, shuttling children to activities, housework duties, and then having to resort to fast or pre-packaged food.

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Municipal Connection www.perth.ca 2015 CIP FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES: The Town of Perth is pleased to offer another round of funding incentives for 2015 made possible by the Town’s Community Improvement Plan (CIP). Applications are welcomed and encouraged for the Building Code Compliance and Energy Retrofit Loan Program, as well as the Façade and Signage Improvement Grant Program and Tax Increment Rebate Program. These programs stimulate new development and support re-investment in property improvements in the designated CIP area of town, under the Community Improvement Plan, which allows the municipality to provide these funding incentives. The Building Code Compliance and Energy Retrofit Program provides an opportunity for property owners in the CIP area to obtain an interest-free loan from the Town equal to 50% of the average construction cost to a maximum of $20,000 per unit for works related to Ontario Building Code upgrades or for works related to energy efficiency improvements as well as improvements made under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. The Façade and Signage Improvement Program offers property owners with a one-third capital grant (to a maximum of $5,000) to undertake façade improvements such as a new coat of paint, repointing stone or brick work, landscape features and physical improvements that will improve accessibility for clients and customers. The Tax Increment Rebate Program provides a rebate to eligible applicants whose municipal property tax has increased as a result of development or redevelopment for a period of 5 years. How To Apply? Applications and guides are available for download at www. pertheconomicdevelopment.ca, or you can contact Casey Buchanan at the Town of Perth at 613-267-3311 Ext. 2240 or by email at cbuchanan@perth.ca.

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Court date likely to be set for McNichol historical sexual assault case If anyone has more information on these matters, they can contact the Lanark County OPP detachment at 613-267-2626, toll-free any time at 1-888-310-1122, or by using the Citizen The historic sexual assault case of William “Bill” McNich- Self-Reporting System online at opp.ca. ol will again be before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth at Nightingale case 9 a.m. on May 25 to set a date for further court action. The preliminary hearing for Richard Nightingale, 50, a The case was last spoken to before the court on Monday, May 11. The case is covered by a publication ban, and the registered nurse charged with sexual assault, will continue on Thursday, June 11, at 9 a.m. at the Ontario Court of Justice allegations have not been proven in court. In November of 2014, the Lanark County OPP charged the in Perth. It is alleged that on Jan. 10, 2014, Nightingale, while work64-year-old with several sex offences in regards to a historic sexual assault investigation, dating back to 1993. On Dec. 23, ing at his Lanark County Mental Health ofﬁce at the Great 2014, McNichol was again arrested and charged in relation to War Memorial Hospital site of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital, he allegedly sexually assaulted a 33-yeara second victim, dating back to the late 1980s. McNichol is charged with one count each of sexual as- old woman. The case is also covered by a publication ban. sault, sexual exploitation, and sexual interference with a perThe charges have not been proven in court. son under the age of 16 years, contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.

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Municipal Connection www.perth.ca NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN FOR THE 2015 PERTH MEDAL: Do you know someone who is always helping others, gives many hours of volunteer time and consistently works for the good of the community? If so, then why not nominate him/her for the 2015 Perth Medal? The Perth Medal is a Mayor’s Award, presented annually by the Town of Perth to a person who has shown the greatest distinction in a number of endeavours to benefit the Perth community as a whole, with no monetary gain to themselves. This may be in the fields of community work, fundraising, volunteerism, etc. A nominee must be an individual (no couples or groups) who resides in the Town of Perth or the surrounding Townships of Tay Valley or Drummond/North Elmsley. The activity being recognized must be totally and singularly related to achievements within the Town of Perth. No person elected to public office may be nominated, nor may the award be presented posthumously. Nominations must be submitted on an official Nomination Form, which can be downloaded from the Town of Perth website at www.perth.ca, or you can request a copy by email at kfox@perth.ca or by phone at 613-267-1947. Submissions must be received no later than 4:30pm on Friday, May 29th, 2015. Submissions will not be considered after this date. Please direct completed nomination forms to: Karen Fox, Special Events Coordinator Town of Perth 80 Gore St. East, Perth, ON K7H 1H9 Email: kfox@perth.ca Telephone enquiries may be directed to Karen Fox at 613-267-1947.

McLEAN BLVD. RECONSTRUCTION HAS COMMENCED: The municipality has commenced the reconstruction of McLean Boulevard for the replacement of water and sewer systems as well as a new road surface. Residents in the work area can contact their Block Captains for the project or can contact Jamie McCarthy at 267 3311 ex 2243 as questions or concerns arise. Staff request residents exercise their patience during this project, as localized inconveniences will be experienced due to the extensive nature of this project.

TOWN OF PERTH INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE TOWN OF PERTH - 2015 CAPITAL WORKS PROGRAM BECKWITH ST. ASPHALT TOP LIFT– HALTON TO SOUTH CONTRACT #ES-2015-13 SEALED TENDERS on forms supplied by the Town of Perth Environmental Services Department will be received by the Director of Environmental Services, at the Town Hall office located at 80 Gore Street, East until 11:00am local time, on Friday, May 22nd, 2015 for the “Town of Perth – 2015 Capital Works Program – Beckwith St. Asphalt Top Lift – Halton to South Street – Contract #ES-2015-13”. Tenders will be opened in public at the Town Hall building immediately following the tender closing. The work on Beckwith St. East from Halton Street to South Street consists of paving the top lift of asphalt and tack coat on two urban blocks, along with completing iron adjustments. Specifications, Form of Tender and Tender Submission documents will be available by email or for pick-up at the Perth Town Hall, 80 Gore St., East, on or after Monday, May 11th, 2015, upon payment of the sum of Fifty Dollars ($50.00), which includes HST. This cost is not refundable. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Town of Perth Environmental Services Department 80 Gore St. East Perth, ON K7H 1H9 Attention: Mr. Grant Machan, C.E.T Director of Environmental Services Telephone: 613-267-3311 Ext. 2233 Fax: 613-267-5635 Email: gmachan@perth.ca

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To celebrate Catholic Education Week the students in St. John Elementary Catholic School’s intermediate Social Justice Group and Student Council led a Day of Action. Students decorated and sold cookies to raise money for Social Justice Initiatives throughout the year.

family, as her body continued to decline. On Father’s Day, two years ago, one of her sons found her on the floor. She does not even remember the incident. But on one of her frequent visits to the hospital, hope was about to intervene, from an unlikely source that was closer to her than she would have thought. One day, Graham, a nurse, was giving Inwood her treatment at the Perth hospital, and Graham mentioned, almost by nonchalantly, “all you need is a piece of liver, right?” This was true, but Inwood required rare A+ blood. “Well, I’m a universal blood type,” said Graham, making a donation a lot more likely. Graham and her husband Jeff were both listed on the bone marrow registry, so they had an idea of what may come next. “We had always wanted to do something to give back,” said Graham, who donated blood frequently with her husband. Graham admitted that there was always going to be a chance that, even with the blood match, that Inwood’s body might still reject her liver. “There’s always a chance,” said Graham. “There’s a risk in everything. I felt really good that this was what I was supposed to do.” As a nurse, she is very aware of the risks – but also aware of the rewards, and the very real statistics behind them. “No donor ever died or (had) serious complications over 600 transplants in Toronto, over 25 years of live liver donations,” said Graham, speaking of the sterling reputation of Toronto General Hospital, which is where Melnyk is currently awaiting the, hopefully, good word. The surgery had originally been planned for earlier, but fate, and medical scheduling, intervened. Inwood’s father died on a Saturday in late September, and the next day, the hospital called to move her appointment to Oct. 6. “It made it difficult, but I knew he wanted it for me,” said Inwood who, though she mourned her father’s death, was also cognizant that him dying on the week of her surgery would have made a difficult situation more so.

As Inwood approached her original date, she came to appreciate more fully just how lucky she was to have a live donor, and not have to wait for some car crash victim or elderly person to pass on. As she waited at the hospital on Toronto’s Elizabeth Street, she met a woman who had come in from Peterborough, hoping for a double lung transplant that, sorry, the lungs they thought were good to go, were not the right ones. She met another man who was making his second trip to the hospital, hoping for a kidney. “It just felt so surreal for me,” Inwood said. “This is actually going to happen for me.” On Oct. 6, as she was being prepared for surgery, she heard someone say, “OK, the liver’s here,” before falling under the anesthetic’s lull. When she awoke many hours later, her first thoughts were of Graham. “I was really, really worried about Shelley,” she said. Her mother was at her side and told her, “Shelley’s fine. She made it through.” The Friday after the surgery, the two women meet again, forever linked through a shared friendship and, just as importantly, shared body parts. “I couldn’t thank her enough,” Inwood said. “She saved my life.”

Graham replied that, with two sons and two grandchildren, she had people “that needed you.” “How can you thank someone that did that for you?” Inwood asked. Graham only replied that she wanted Inwood to “pay it forward.” Now, six months after the surgery, Inwood is finding that she has more energy and an increased appetite, though she still has the occasional nap – far better than sleeping the day away. “I feel so much better,” said Inwood, who is now down to six pills every morning, from the high of 18 pills she had to take every morning in the past. New medication is also helping the swelling in her stomach go down. One of her sons asked her what it was like to have someone else’s liver inside of her. “I always thought of it as my liver,” she said. “It’s my liver.” Graham added that she had taken a risk, not only personally but professionally by making this donation. Ethically, she had to inform her nurse manager at the hospital, and the College of Nurses of Ontario of her decision, because, as her nurse, “there was a bit of a conflict of interest I had to deal with.” They agreed but, in exchange, to avoid any accusations of favouritism,

she would have to step aside as Inwood’s nurse. “Another nurse will have to deal with her,” Graham said. “So long as you’re not Shari’s nurse any more, it is OK. It’s a hard line.” Before the surgery, both women had to go through various tests – including, interestingly, a talk with a psychologist, to ask, “Why am I doing this?” said Graham, who was also told that she could drop out at any time. What started out as an acquaintanceship has become a friendship where the two women text throughout the day. “We hope to develop that friendship,” said Graham. “Once you get well, we can develop this friendship even more… I always tell her that I love her.” While their friendship grows, so too does Graham’s liver. “The liver is an amazing body part,” said Graham, as “65 to 70 per cent of my liver (was taken). I’m left with 35 per cent. (But within) six to 10 weeks, it grows back.” Graham was back at work within five weeks of her surgery, earlier than expected, but she was advised not to lift anything heavier than 10 pounds. “It wasn’t a terrible recovery,” said Graham. At this, Inwood looks over at her

Thank you to James Bartleman for spending his Sunday afternoon downtown Perth to meet and greet fans of his novel at The Book Nook & Other Treasures. Bartleman left a limited amount of autographed copies of his new novel, “Exceptional Circumstances” a spy/espionage thriller. Submitted photo

friend and asked, “Shelley, would you have done this if you had known it would be like this?” “For you, I would have,” said Graham. For Inwood, there is more good news in that there is now a drug out that can help cure hepatitis C – at a cost of about $140,000 for six months, though she does meet the criteria for government help. While grateful for the help, “it’s too bad that the government does not cover this for everybody,” she said. While the surgery saved Inwood’s life, it also gave Graham new insights as well. “It gave me a better empathy, as a nurse, for people with stomach issues,” Graham said, giving her an “appreciation of what they go through,” especially the heightened sense of smell, sound, and visual stimulation she felt afterwards. Inwood changed as well. She says she is now more forgiving and “I’m trying to be closer to God because I feel closer to Him spiritually.” Her health scare also gave her a chance to connect with her mother on a deeper level: “My mum and I are not that close and she stayed with me for a week in Toronto. We’ve gotten closer.”

Join Us!

The Great War Memorial Foundation of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital cordially invites you to attend our 32nd

Annual General Meeting Thursday June 18th 2015 4:00 p.m. Cafeteria in the GWM Site (lower floor)

Wine & cheese reception to follow Please RSVP to Margot Hallam at 613.264.0638 or mhallam@gwmfoundation.com

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Mississippi Lake Plan launch set for May 30 Kelly Kent

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After three years of work, the Mississippi Lake Plan Committee (MLPC), an offshoot of the Mississippi Lakes Association (MLA), is ready to launch their completed Mississippi Lake Plan. The plan includes six areas of priority and 60 individual actions to help preserve and protect the local lake over the coming years. The plan will be launched at the MLA annual general meeting on Saturday, May 30 at the Carleton Place Curling Club, starting at 9 a.m. Here, members of the MLPC pose during one of their many meetings leading up to this point.

tion was important to consider.” With help from a consultant from French Planning Services Inc., the MVCA and a technical advisory committee, the MLPC reviewed the data to create the final lake plan document. The completed Mississippi Lake Plan centres around six areas of priority for the lake, which are broken down into 60 individual actions that can be implemented over the next several years. These actions will help direct the use of the lake to realize the vision shared by interested community members. “The community has been the ones directing us through the entire process,” Bell said. The six areas of priority identified in the plan for the lake are: water quality; aquatic vegetation and algae; water levels and flooding; natural environment; land use and development; and social and recreational activity. Each area is broken down into a list of actions to help reach the goal outlined for each category.

While the lake plan is a black and white document right now, Bell said the plan is flexible – it can evolve if and when the priorities for the lake change. “This is a natural environment,” he said. “Obviously there will always be more priorities and different needs cropping up.” Bell said he encourages interested lake users to attend the MLA AGM on May 30 to learn more about the Mississippi Lake Plan. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. at the Carleton Place Curling Club (120 Patterson Crescent). During the launch, the MLPC will also be kicking off key committees, who will be integral in implementing the various actions outlined in the plan. “It’s an opportunity to find out what we’ve been working on and to get involved,” Bell said. For more information on the MLA, Mississippi Lake Plan or to view the document itself, visit www.lakemississippi.ca.

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After three years of work, the Mississippi Lake Plan Committee (MLPC) is ready to unveil their finished lake plan to the community. The MLPC will launch the Mississippi Lake Plan during the Mississippi Lakes Association (MLA) annual general meeting (AGM) on Saturday, May 30 – setting in motion the process of both preserving and protecting the lake for years to come. “The process of creating the lake plan is coming to a conclusion,” said Rob Bell, president of the MLA and chair of the MLPC. “We’re now transitioning from developing actions to implementing them.” The MLPC, an offshoot of the MLA, started work on the Mississippi Lake Plan 2012, when a group of concerned locals banded together with the idea to engage the community and create a vision for the lake. The group of volunteers, with help from organizations likes the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) and Watersheds Canada, followed the tried-and-true guidelines for creating a lake plan document, Bell said. The process is well known, and has been used to create plans for lakes across the province already. First, through an electronic survey, the MLPC gathered information on the likes, dislikes and interests of more than 300 lake users in the area. Since Mississippi Lake falls under the jurisdictions of four area municipalities – Mississippi Mills, Carleton Place, Beckwith Township and Drummond-North Elmsley) – the survey reached a wide range of residents. The information gathered through the survey helped the MLPC identify concerns and priorities for the lake. “There was a lot of data to cover,” Bell said. “Everything from ecological, natural, historical and social informa-

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Drug charges laid after house search Purpose of Trafficking a Schedule I Substance, cocaine. They were released on a Promise to Appear and an OIC Undertaking. First appearance is scheduled for Monday June 29, 2015 in Perth. A 22-year-old male of Perth was charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking a Schedule I Substance, cocaine and Possession of a Schedule II Substance, Marihuana, under 30 grams. He was released on a Promise to Appear and an OIC Undertaking. First appearance is scheduled for Monday June 29 in Perth. A 27-year-old female of Perth was charged with Possession of a Schedule II Substance, Marihuana, under 30 grams. He was released on a Promise to Appear and an OIC Undertaking. First appearance is scheduled for Monday June 29 in Perth.

Desmond Devoy

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Howard Allen doesn’t like surprises. And he doesn’t want Perth town council to have too many financial surprises either, which is why the town’s auditor is calling for more long-term financial planning – like, a 10-year financial plan. Allen told council’s committee of the whole meeting on Tuesday, May 5 that he wanted to see “a large spread sheet that shows what our tax revenues will be in 10 years’ time,” he said. “If I was on council, I would make sure I didn’t

have some sort of surprise.” The rest of Allen’s report on the town’s 2014 financial picture came with a mixture of praise and caution. He pointed to the drop from a tax arrears rate of about 14 per cent a few years ago to a rate of around four per cent now. “It’s a very admirable rate,” he said. But he cautioned that with the province’s huge budget deficit and climbing debt, the town needed to look in the mirror if it wanted to dream big – or at all. “Today, we have to be self-sustaining,” he said. “It’s not like in the old days when we got grants for

everything we did.” Overall, he said that Perth had a good financial picture, which came about partially through discipline. “Throughout the year there has been an adherence to the budget,” said Allen. “The financial management of the town has continued to improve.” He was glad that the town’s budget was in the black since “we need to have surpluses so that we can go forward and carry out our capital projects.” Coun. Jim Boldt said that the town needed to continue to be “aggressive in getting our sewer and water system up to snuff,” so that

it did not face a bigger repair bill down the road. “Would we be better to accelerate the rate of improving our infrastructure?” Boldt asked. “It may be a good idea, but I’d like to look at it in the context of the 10-year plan,” Allen said. Mayor John Fenik worried that the town was not keeping pace with putting enough money aside for asset depreciation. “We have to build in that factor in a budget, (but) where will that money come from?” he asked. Allen said that about 30 per cent of asset depreciation was covered.

Town considers aerating Stewart Park, Conlon Farm

Desmond Devoy

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Coun. Jim Graff wants to clear the air about aerating the soil. Graff told Perth town council’s committee of the whole meeting on Tuesday, May 5 that he wanted to see a plan in place to aerate the ground from the gazebo behind town hall at Market Square, all the way to the edge of the stream splashing through Stewart Park. “It’s almost like concrete,” Graff said of the 61,000-square-foot piece of land, which is trampled

down by thousands of pairs of feet every year during the summertime Stewart Park Festival. “The ground gets ground down and grass can’t grow through that.” Graff had done some research into the matter, and, according to quotes he received, it would cost about $9,500 to aerate Stewart Park, while it would take about $14,000 to aerate and seed Conlon Farm’s baseball fields, which he said “are in really bad need.” He called the baseball fields “a great source of, believe it or not, tourism and economic

development,” he said. By aerating and seeding it, “there is a payback to the town itself. If we don’t spend a little bit more money on it now,” it will cost more later. Mayor John Fenik joked that he is having his own lawn aerated for free. “My lawn is being aerated by raccoons,” he said. “They do a very good job of tearing up my yard. I don’t object to it (aerating Conlon Farm and Stewart Park) at all… I know (the) timing is now.” Fenik recommended a staff report about taking requests for

proposals to do the work. However, Coun. Judy Brown noted that by doing such work before the festival at the park, “is that going to be detrimental?” Coun. Jim Boldt recommended either buying or renting a machine to do the work, since “we haven’t got the manpower to do it.” Community services director Shellee Evans has been directed to study options and costs for the project, with some work likely to be done in the fall and early winter. “It should be an even playing field,” joked Graff.

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On Wednesday, May 6 members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Drug Enforcement Unit (East), OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit, OPP Emergency Response Team and members of the Lanark County OPP detachment conducted a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (C.D.S.A.) investigation and executed a Section 11 CDSA Search Warrant at a residence on Wilson Street West, Perth. At the conclusion of the search police located and seized: cocaine; marijuana, Canadian currency; drug trafficking items totaling an approximately street value of $1,500. As a result of this investigation charges against five Perth people were laid: A 26-year-old male; a 20-year-old male and a 28-year-old male all from Perth were each charged with Possession for the

Auditor urges 10-year financial plan for town

Many many thanks for supporting 2015 Hike for hospice From community home support-lanark county! Community Home Support gratefully thanks all the contributors and attendees of the local 9th annual Hike for Hospice including: National Sponsors Bayshore HealthCare GlaxcoSmithKline

Bronze Level Sponsor Cooperators Insurance, Smiths Falls

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A&B Ford Andress’ Your Independent Grocer Barnabe’s Your Independent Grocer Bracken B&B Bruce Raby Photographer Lioness Club of Perth 3M Canada Inc. Dairy Queen, Perth East Meets West Restaurant Fiddlehead’s Restaurant Giant Tiger, Perth Lanark Timber Run Golf Course Mark Hanna Quartet

Mapleview Golf & Country Club McDonald’s Restaurant Mex & Co. Pakenham Highlands Golf Club Muriel Turner OPP – David Bird Peter’s Restaurant Perth Golf Course Perth KIA Perth Massage Therapy Pizza Hut Perth Rideau Home Building Centre Rings ETC. Jewellers Skye Dragon Restaurant

Smiths Falls Shoppers’ Drug Mart Smiths Falls Hyundai Smiths Falls Walmart Tay River TNT Fitness Centre The Beach House – Massage and Body Works The Kettle Boys The Stone Cellar The Studio Theatre The Sunflower Bakery Tim Horton’s Restaurant Town of Perth Town & Country Chrysler – Hugh Colton Zumba – Lori Barr

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Local resident Beth Sinclair shares her cancer journey Cancer survivors invited to be part of Relay for Life in Smiths Falls, June 13 While moving from the United States to Canada four years ago was a major life change for Beth Sinclair, little did she know that an even bigger change lay ahead. That occurred in the summer of 2013 when the Smiths Falls’ resident received the shocking news that she had breast cancer. “I felt too young,” the married mother of three relates. “I knew I had to do everything I could to get healthy. My youngest was about to enter junior kindergarten. My oldest was only seven. I never thought ‘why me’ because a lot of people get cancer so why not me.” After the diagnosis, the next year was like a whirlwind for Sinclair, starting with two surgeries in the fall of 2013 in which she underwent a lumpectomy and then additional lymph nodes had to be removed. She commenced chemotherapy in January 2014, undergoing six rounds of chemo, every three weeks. That was followed by five weeks of radiation in May and June of last year. As a follow up to the treatments, Sinclair has regular checkups every four to six months. The appointments had become quite routine – “like a yearly checkup with your physician” – until March 2015 when she had another scare. “There was some fear that I had a new form of breast cancer,” she shares. “The waiting for results was very stressful. But everything was OK.” For Sinclair, having “a caring community, friends, family and faith community (church)” played a major role in helping her to get through this difficult time of her life. Likewise, she is quick to point out “the amazing medical care” she received, starting with her initial cancer diagnosis and continuing through the entire treatment process. In addition, she says she was fortunate to have a flexible job and supportive team of co-workers “so I worked through the whole experience, which

ception and Survivor Victory Lap at the Canadian Cancer Society’s (CCS) 2014 Relay For Life (RFL) in Smiths Falls, she is considering being part of this year’s event, which will take place from 6 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, June 13 at the Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute (SFDCI) track. The Survivor Reception will begin at 4 p.m. on June 13 with light refreshments being served in the Cafetorium at SFDCI. The Survivor Victory Lap will begin immediately following the opening ceremonies at 6 p.m. and, once again, the Gordon Pipe Band will be leading the lap. For those who wish to take part in the lap but are unable to walk it, golf carts will be available. “Survivor doesn’t mean that you have beat cancer,” notes Vicki Christensen who is co-ordinating survivor activities for the Relay. “A survivor is anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer and is File photo ﬁghting, has fought or beat cancer.”

Beth Sinclair is shown accepting a donation on behalf of her office, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County.

helped me because I kept busy and wasn’t constantly focusing on ‘I have cancer’, though it was always in the back of my mind.” For the sake of her children, during her cancer ﬁght, Sinclair tried to “live life as normal as possible and do as much as I could. Kids are very resilient.” She also never forgot the words of her surgeon, “there are going to be hard days but it’s choosing not to stay there.” And, as difﬁcult as it was at times, she made that choice and persevered. If Sinclair has any advice to offer others based on her experience, it is “to be your own advocate for your health.” While she was unable to attend the Survivor Re-

In 2014, 39 survivors took part in the RFL in Smiths Falls and organizers are hoping for a similar turnout this year. While survivors can register the day of the event, they are encouraged to preregister by contacting the CCS’ Lanark, Leeds and Grenville community ofﬁce, at 613-267-1058, or visit the RFL website at relayforlife.ca/smithsfalls. This year, survivors are being encouraged to stay for the evening following the Survivor Lap. “We will have an area where individuals and small groups can congregate this year,” Christensen says. “You don’t need a big team to participate. We would love it if the survivors could take part in the luminary ceremony if they are able. “Since the event is only six hours this year, we hope that it will be much more manageable for individuals to stay.” Submitted by the Canadian Cancer Society.

Local talent to entertain in Lanark On Sunday, May 31 at St. Andrew’s United Church in Lanark, The Wade Foster Trio will be providing an exciting evening of music. The Trio consisting of well-known ﬁddler, Wade Foster, guitarist and singer Shawn McCullough and 17 year old rising star Henry Norwood will perform in the Lanark church. Also joining in the evenings entertainment as special guests are The Burnside sisters who will display their excellent talent as ﬁddlers and step dancers. Perth native Wade Foster is known all over the Ottawa Valley and beyond as a multi-instrumentalist and singer. Shawn McCullough grew up in a musical household in rural Ontario. His parents

4686 Wolf Grove Road, Middleville The MHWD located at the Middleville waste site will be open from Saturday, May 16th - Monday October 12th, 2015 For all residents of Lanark Highlands & Tay Valley Townships. No drop-off or tipping fees apply.

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had a working country band and at age six Shawn was singing harmonies and playing slide guitar. Henry Norwood is a 17-year-old singer/songwriter from Perth. He has been playing on stages since he was 11 years old. Special guest ﬁddlers and dancers will be The Burnside Sisters, Arianne is 13, Annika is 12 and Anastasia is 9. The event starts at 7:30 and the $15 admission includes refreshments. Tickets are available at Mark’s Cobbler Shop, 98 Gore Street East, Perth or by phoning: Gail at 613-259-5410 or Feryn at 613-259-2010 Submitted by the United Church, Lanark

COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE Committee of the Whole

Tuesday, May 26th at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 16th at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 30th at 6:00 p.m. Council immediately following

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Bending is important

am determined to enjoy this lovely season if it kills me. First, the good news. I am pleased to report my allergies are better. I can now leave the house without blowing my nose every 25 seconds and I can sniff the fragrant lilacs and lily of the valley without weeping. The weather has been helpful. Even though I jumped the gun a little and planted some tomatoes and basil before the customary long weekend safe zone, nobody died in the frost. Some rain (ideally overnight, please), would be helpful, but otherwise we are trucking along reasonably well on the weather front. So what, pray tell, could there possibly be to complain about this time, you ask? (Don’t worry…I’ll find something.) Well, now that I can go outdoors without succumbing to allergies or freezing to death, certain parts of my body have decided to impede any sort of useful movement in the garden. The garden, of course, is one of my favourite places. It is connected to the patio. Anyway, it all started a couple of months ago when, cooped up indoors (because who wants frostbite, right?), I noticed some back pain. I don’t recall any particular incident that brought it on, but there was a definite twinge whenever I stood up from bending over. Lifting doesn’t bother it – just bending. I thought maybe it would go away eventually, but it has lingered. It is most noticeable when I do laundry because we have front-loading stackable units, and the washer is at floor level. The easy solution, obviously, is to never do laundry again. (Duh. No brainer!) That hasn’t worked out super well, actually, so in the meantime I’ve been trying things like using my fabulous lacrosse ball to massage muscles and also modifying my movements. I try to kneel instead of bend whenever possible and I find that if I keep my back straight things go really well. Sitting perfectly still at all times is also good, as is sleeping. Unfortunately, it’s hard for tall people to never bend. It’s also difficult to sit still and sleep all the time. So now the professionals are involved and we’ll see how it all works out. In the meantime, just to make things interesting, I decided to add an extra little piece to the situation – because apparently I like challenges. (Who

Past Deadline

Stephanie Gray

knew?) Almost a month ago I had an appointment to get my summer tires put on my car. Shortly before the appointment I prepared to load the summers into hatch. As I picked up the top one from the pile and started to move, my foot got tangled in the plastic around the bottom tire. I lurched forward, gripping the tire (so it wouldn’t fall and break?) It was like going into the splits and suddenly deciding to abort the idea. It didn’t end well. I am not gymnast. There was limping. There is a particular muscle or hamstring or I don’t know what that bore the brunt of that particular manoeuvre, and it is highly annoyed, let me tell you. It’s tricky because just when I think it is better and I try to get somewhere in a hurry (e.g. dashing through a parking lot to get out of the rain or jogging down a park trail with a load of emergency pancake mix) it reminds me that it is one very, very angry body part. I may have to bring in the professionals for that one, too. (Getting older is a chuckle a minute.) So back to the garden. Evidently, I won’t be sprinting through the garden anytime soon. I can live with that, though, because I tend to do very little sprinting there. The bending, though, is an issue. There is a lot (I mean a lot) of bending involved with gardening. Kneeling when weeding is easy to remember, but the planting, the pulling-out-of-biggerstuff, the stringing of vines and the installing of chicken wire to bunny-proof the veggies…it’s hard for a tall girl to remember to keep her spine perfectly straight or to kneel to do things one doesn’t normally kneel to do. Like the allergies, however, I’m not going to succumb. As appealing as it sounds to sit perfectly still on my patio and watch the garden grow, I know I will walk (slowly!) towards the weeds and awkwardly haul them out of the ground. Laundry duty is up for grabs, though.

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The students of Perth area schools coloured some springtime pictures for the residents of Carolina Suites Retirement Home recently. Residents were able to choose the winners, but they say all were winners as their artwork now hangs in the lobby. Pictured are some of those judges: Fred Ufton, Eileen Chick and Win Hammond.

When numbers get serious

umbers shouldn’t make me angry. But earlier this month, a bunch of numbers staring up at me did. No, it wasn’t an exorbitant bill, though that would be understandable. They were election results. I’m not a partisan. As a reporter, I can’t be. I have an informed opinion, yes, but I care more about the game than I do the players or the teams. I try not to take a stand one way or the other. But I do care that the game is played fairly, and these numbers just show that the playing ﬁeld is uneven. Writing in the National Post the weekend after the British general election on May 7, Conrad Black, himself a British Conservative peer, noted that the United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP), “from a standing start, won more than the Liberal Democrats and SNP (Scottish National Party) combined, but elected only one of the country’s 650 MPs.” Drilling down even further, we see that 2.7 million Britons voted UKIP, returning just one MP. About 2.4 million Scots voted SNP – and saw 56 of their

DESMOND DEVOY Des Says MPs head off to Westminster. This number just made me ﬂip. It doesn’t matter what one thinks of UKIP, or the SNP, or the Lib Dems, as they are known. Under the system of voting that we inherited from Britain, we are led to believe that every vote counts – and yet the numbers do not support this. It’s not just in Britain that the numbers don’t add up – or add up in someone else’s favour at the expense of someone else. In 2008, nearly a million Canadians voted Green, but no Green MPs showed up for work on Parliament Hill. The Bloc Quebecois, on the other hand, won 49 seats, with 1.4 million votes behind them. Even back in 1993, about two million Canadians voted Progressive Conservative, with the result of two seats.

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Honourable Malcolm Cameron

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

By now, you’ve all heard about the historic election of the NDP to a majority government in Alberta (that is a sentence I never thought I would write in my lifetime.) But, while people who love democracy can thrill that, even at nearly 44 years in office, the Progressive Conservatives will peacefully hand over power to the NDP, there is still some sadness for me in those darn numbers. The NDP took all 19 of Edmonton’s seats, but 68,672 Tory voters still stayed loyal to the end…resulting in no seats whatsoever in Alberta’s capital city. Worse, across the province, more people actually voted Tory than voted for the eventual second place, official opposition winners, the Wildrose party. The Wildrose won fewer votes, at 24.23 per cent, than the Tories, at 27.78, but the Tories only scored 10 seats, and the Wildrose got more than double, 21 seats. There is a sad progression of historic precedence of our first-past-the-post (FPTP) voting system essentially robbing people of their vote.

The Perth Courier welcomes letters to the editor. Senders must include their full name, complete address and a contact phone number. Addresses and phone numbers will not be published. We reserve the right to edit letters for space and content, both in print and online at www.insideottawavalley.com. To submit a letter to the editor, please email ljweir@metroland.com or fax to 613-267-3986 or mail to: 39 Gore Street East, Perth, ON, K7H 1H4.

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Volunteers needed for flag signing DEAR EDITOR:

Twenty years ago my company; Strike Force Advertising and Flyer Delivery, used to deliver the Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal. More recently, I volunteered on the Christmas Kettle campaign. A year ago my brother found my mother’s first birthday card, dated Aug. 25, 1927. My mother was born in the Grace Hospital and put up for adoption through the Salvation Army in Carleton Place. The building was the white one where Pizza Pizza is now, beside the Canadian Tire Gas Bar. Because of all of this I think that I was drawn towards trying to help the Salvation Army and because I was first told that they only keep 10 per cent for administration. More recently, I was corrected and told that the total is only four per cent. Some organizations keep a much higher percentage. I also have heard many stories about the good they do. Years ago I was told stories by several veterans including, the late Allan Barker, that they used to give out things such as warm dry socks close to the front lines in Europe. Allan, thought that they were a great organization. They have been helping people for, years, all the while, with no fan fare, quietly in the background. Lately their donations have dropped off, so I decided to try and help by offering them the use

of my flag signing project on the days leading up to Canada Day. I have tried it several times before and raised close to $3,000 per flag, for local charities. The idea is simple: Customers come in one of the participating stores and sponsors, such as; the Independent, Giant Tiger, Canadian Tire, Levi Home Hardware, Walmart and Brownlee’s Metro, sign or print their name with a red Sharpie inside the outline of the maple leaf or two bars of a white flag, thus eventually creating a truly Canadian Unity Signature Flag. They then make a donation to the Salvation Army. Each six-foot flag holds around 4,000 names. When the flag is completed, the store gets to keep it and display it on their wall, with all of their customers’ names. It’s a win-win for everyone. We are currently looking for volunteers to cover off the three-hour shifts from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. Friday, June 26, Saturday, June 27, Monday, June 29 and Tuesday, June 30 in Almonte, Carleton Place, Smiths Falls and Perth. We also could use more corporate sponsors. Anyone wishing to donate their time or help out can contact me at garystrike@rogers.com. Gary Strike Carleton Place

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A culture is not a costume DEAR EDITOR:

I was fortunate enough to spend this Victoria Day weekend with family friends here in Perth. As someone who’s been visiting for years and is also a mixed race visible minority I’ve always felt comfortable, the people in Lanark County are open minded and accepting. You can imagine my surprise when I sat down to read The Perth Courier and saw splashed across the front page of the second section what at best is, in my opinion, extremely poor taste and at worst is blatant racism. While I’m sure there was no conscious intent meant by the young man, the images and the act are, in essence, racist. You cannot simply reduce an entire culture to a costume, especially one that reinforces negative stereotypes about race and ethnicity like the one he chose. This costume promotes the idea that being Mexican is humorous,

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and in turn, I feel, dehumanized an entire people. A culture is not a costume. Fighting racism isn’t as simple as avoiding certain language and violent acts against POC (people of colour), it takes consistent reflection on our actions and especially the education system which, in my opinion, clearly did not do this young man the service of teaching him what is socially and culturally acceptable in 2015. I would encourage everyone reading this to take some time to do some research, self education can go an extremely long way in battling these sorts of situations. Of course the best education happens at home so don’t be afraid to have those tough conversations with your children, parents, friends and loved ones and shine a light on race here in Perth.

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Fire prevention in North Frontenac DEAR EDITOR:

We all have fire extinguishers in our home, but how many of us know whether they would work in an emergency, or if we would know how to use them under the stress of an actual fire. If you are like me, you don’t get around to having them inspected very often. Last summer I had an opportunity to try one out at an event put on by the Snow Road Fire Department. A controlled fire was set, and I was handed an extinguisher to try and put it out. You would think this was a straightforward task, but I assure you it wasn’t. I had to be helped to figure out how to get the extinguisher to deliver its foam, and then how to approach the fire to actually put it out. I’m very glad I had the experience, in case I ever do have to use any of my home fire extinguishers.

On June 6th, at the Ompah Community Centre, you will have the opportunity to have all of your home fire extinguishers checked by a professional, and to have them recertified, or fixed if necessary. Inspections will be done by Glenna Shanks from Perth Fire Extinguisher Service. She will be at the Community Centre from 9 to 12. Eric Korhonen, Fire Prevention Officer for the North Frontenac Fire Department, will also be there with his fire extinguisher training set-up, so that you can get some first-hand experience using fire extinguishers. There will be a small fee for having your extinguishers inspected (repairs or recharging will also have fees). Linda Rush Ompah

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Author makes War of 1812 come alive, criticizes commemorative TV ads Desmond Devoy

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Cheryl Cooper has Russell Crowe to thank for her two – soon to be three – book series on the naval battles of the War of 1812. Before she sat down to watch the movie Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World in 2003, directed by famed Australian director Peter Weir, her interest in the war was, shall we say, nonexistent. “I never had any interest in the War of 1812,” she said, during a speech to the Probus Club of Perth’s monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 6, at the Royal Canadian Legion hall. “If they taught the War of 1812 at all (in school), they (the teachers) did it with very little enthusiasm. It didn’t seize my imagination.” As for Canadian history in general, “I was a bit of a late bloomer,” though the victories of Maj. Gen. Sir Isaac Brock, and the exploits of Laura Secord were “OK,” in her memory. The movie was based on the 1990 historical novel of the same name by Patrick O’Brian, and took place in April of 1805, about a month before British Admiral Horatio Nelson defeats a joint French-Spanish naval force at Trafalgar. While that first book took place in the seven years before the War of 1812, it would be that war, whose bicentennial we recently observed, that would capture her imagination. Master and Commander, however, certainly captured her imagination – she has seen it more than 50 times since then: “and not just because of its all male cast,” she said with a laugh. She became enraptured by “the men who lived, dreamed, and fought for their countries” on the high seas. She soon “wanted to write books that were set on the Atlantic Ocean.” To her, there was something intriguing about these boats, these “floating islands of timber and canvas, forever at the whims of Mother Nature. It was a little world unto itself, with the captain ruling the ship as a king would his country.” She poured herself into research, visiting naval museums in San Diego, ports like Charleston, South Carolina, and standing on the decks of the HMS Victory and HMS Surprise. To really get into the mood of the period, “I re-read all of Jane Austen’s works.” But she stressed that her books were not only about derring-do and swashbuckling adventure on the high seas. They focused on the men themselves – some of them no more than boys, orphans who chose to run away to a life on the waters, rather than live in what were, literally, Dickensian slums. Even so, “it was a brutal, precarious existence. There was little to no privacy to be had.” Discipline was “harsh,” with the captain, or one of his designates, doling out punishment with the dreaded “cat o’ nine tails.” The food on board left something to be desired, consisting of salted meat, pea soup, hard cheese, and biscuits. Interestingly, for members of the Royal Navy, even during a time of war against Napoleon, death in battle was only the third most common way to die while on duty. The second was, not surprisingly, by drowning, but the most common was from disease, like yellow fever, but also from scurvy. This was remedied in the 1790s though when lemon and lime water was introduced on board, giving the sailors the nutrients they needed. “It really controlled the scurvy,” she said. No surprise then that “desertion was rife in the Royal Navy.” Part of the challenge for Cooper, as an author, was making this often overlooked war interesting enough to set her two novels in, Come Looking For Me (2010), and Second Summer of War (2014).

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Bracebridge-based author Cheryl Cooper addressed the Probus Club’s monthly meeting at the Perth Royal Canadian Legion branch hall on May 6. She is in the midst of writing the third book in an installment of books on the War of 1812. “This really was a fascinating war,” she said. However, “a lot of people did not know a lot about this war.” She spoke to a Grade 12 history class in her hometown, and recalled that, at their age “I had studied the War of 1812,” but she was amazed at how many blanks even she had to fill in. That is why, whenever she speaks about her books – including the 65 Probus Club meetings she has attended in giving her highly polished speech – she gives a quiz like this: 1. Who was fighting whom in the War of 1812? Britain and the United States. 2. Who was the president of the United States during this time? James Madison. Madison is not one of the more well known presidents, which is one reason why Cooper feels that this war is not as well known, unlike, say, the U.S. Civil War, which had Abraham Lincoln, and the Second World War, which had Franklin D. Roosevelt. 3. Who was King of Great Britain at this time? George III. 4. When did the war end? This one is a bit more contentious. The Treaty of Ghent, which officially ended the hostilities, was signed on Christmas

Eve, 1814. But, it was not ratified until February of 1815, and because it took news so long to travel, word did not reach the New World for many weeks – by which time the Battle of New Orleans had already occurred, in January of 1815. 5. Who was the hero of the Battle of New Orleans? Andrew Jackson, who later became president. 6. Which famous building was burned to the ground during the war? The White House. 7. Which national anthem was composed during this conflict? America’s “Star Spangled Banner,” which was written by Francis Scott Key as he witnessed the bombardment of Fort McHenry in 1814. Interestingly, it was set to the tune of an 18th century drinking song, and did not become America’s national anthem until 1931. 8. Who won the war? Trick question. “Nobody won it. If you ask a Canadian, they will say, ‘Well, we did.’ If you ask an American, they will say, ‘Well, we did.’” One of the reasons why America went to war in the first place was to acquire more farm land. In a letter written to journalist William Duane in August of 1812, former President Thomas Jefferson wrote

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that “the acquisition of Canada, this year…will be a mere matter of marching.” This, clearly, turned out to be far from accurate, and Cooper called it “a draw, with no clear victory, no territory gained,” on either side. In fact, Napoleon was a more immediate threat to Britain than America was. But, there was an upside in that “it ultimately put us on the path to confederation.” While the government has invested two years of flag-waving commemoration into the 200th anniversary of the war, some of the advertising for this moment in our nation’s history left Cooper somewhat disappointed. “When you saw those ads on the War of 1812, how did it make you feel?” she asked. “I felt they were boring. How is that seizing people’s imagination?” Like musicians, writers also look to other great writers for inspiration. For Cooper, O’Brian is “the greatest historical novelist of our time,” while she also had great admiration for many of Pierre Berton’s historical books like Flames Across the Border: 1813-1814 (2001), The Last Spike (1971), and The National Dream (1970). Before she set upon the road to recording history, Cooper always knew that she wanted to be a writer, starting in Ms. Lambert’s Grade 6 class. She admired a novella Cooper had written and “she encouraged me to become a writer. She had never before encountered a student who filled up 40 pages when it was not required for school… It did not matter that my main protagonist was Donny Osmond.” The secretary at Bayview Glen Public School in Thornhill, Ont., was asked to type up the story, and it was added to the school library’s collection. But, by the time high school rolled around, “what had started out as a prolific writing career had started to peter out,” what with the new diversions of friends, parties and boys. Towards the end of high school, she encountered the inevitable question: what do you want to be after graduation? “Well, I knew I wanted to be a writer,” she said simply. She studied English and Education at Queen’s University in Kingston. She read the Bronte sisters, Jane Austen and Charles Dickens, and “my desire to write fiction was so strong.” She later went on to become a teacher for hearing impaired children, and still volunteers with the Children’s Foundation of Muskoka. She lives in Bracebridge, Ont. At the age of 27, she sent a work she had dedicated a lot of time to the writer in residence at the Richmond Hill Public Library to get his feedback. To her surprise, he requested to see her. “I was all set to receive his accolades,” she recalled, expecting him to say something like, “Every publisher in Canada will be clamouring for your story. It has best-seller written all over it.” This praise, however, was not forthcoming. He sat her down and “he told me straight out, without mincing words, that my manuscript was terrible. I managed to hold it together until I got home. I locked myself into my bedroom and I cried for three days. My writing career was over. If I was going to stop writing, I may as well stop breathing.” Or so she thought. In hindsight, that library meeting may well have turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to her. “It’s not the praise that will help you. It’s the creative criticism,” she said. She still remembers his words to her that a good literary story, from a great novel to a novella to short story, was that “it must have conflict and tension. It must have fresh dialogue and colourful characters.”

SOCIAL NOTES ANNIVERSARY

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HAPPY 10TH ANNIVERSARY To My Best Friend in the whole world. I admire you beyond Words. Happy Anniversary Bob Perreault! Here’s to the next 50 years. Love, Kathy XOXOXO

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HAPPY 50th ANNIVERSARY Mom and Dad (and Nana and Poppa) May 22, 2015 Love and hugs Kelly, Lorne, Lora and Joseph and Lee Ann, Jim and Allison Please join us to celebrate this special occasion on Saturday, May 23, 2015 Open House 1-4 pm St. Andrew’s United Church Hall, Toledo Your presence will be their most cherished gift.

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HAPPY 50TH ANNIVERSARY Jim and Gail Pankow May 22, 2015 Your lives together may be counted in years, but the true measurement of your 50 years of marriage can be measured by the lives you have influenced. Fifty years of love and caring. Fifty years of listening and understanding. Fifty years of always being there for your family. We celebrate your life together and honour your love and commitment to each other and we, your family. Congratulations on a wonderful fifty years of marriage and thank you for being the best parents and grandparents possible. With much love, Shawn and Tracey Shelly and David Chris and Debbie and families

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Gordon and Shirley MacDonald 50 years of marriage Countless memories, laughs and smiles

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Come celebrate with Vivian and Garry Munroe on May 23rd, 2015 for our 50TH ANNIVERSARY at the Royal Canadian Legion, Perth, Ont. at 7. p. m. Everyone welcome. Best Wishes Only. BIRTHDAY

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Our Girl Jacqui Bowick-Sandor is 50! Please join in wishing Jacqui a Happy Birthday at Rob Roy’s, Friday May 22nd, 7:00-9:00 PM Best wishes and laughter only! BIRTHDAY

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HAPPY 85TH BIRTHDAY Gladys Davis May 24, 2015 Love and Best Wishes from Rolla, Marsha and Bev

HAPPY 80th BIRTHDAY May 23 HOWARD JEFFERYS Love from Family and friends

Our family invite you to come celebrate the 80th Birthday of Arlene Bingley Sunday May 24, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Kinsmen Community Pavilion Lower Reach Park, Smiths Falls Best Wishes Only

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Look who turned 50, May 5, 2015 Troy Tyers The Year of the Trojan Vintage Dude The Man, The Myth, The Legend We are so proud of the man you have become. Remember that fifty is the youth of old age. Love forever from: Dad, Mom and your loving family

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Happy Sweet Sixteen to our beautiful girl Emmaleigh King May 24, 2015 Love from your family xoxo

Happy 70th Birthday Alfred Coyle! May 22nd Family and friends are invited to come celebrate Friday, May 29th Royal Canadian Legion Smiths Falls @ 7pm

Peacefully at Broadview Nursing Center on Monday, May 18, 2015 in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Betty. Loving Father of Krista (Darrl). Cherished grandfather of Michaela, Jasmine, Caroline, Brian and Samantha. Dear brother of Diane and Debbie. Predeceased by his parents Erney and Lena. Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Friends are invited to visit with the family at St. John Evangelist Anglican Church on Saturday May 23, 2015 from 10:30 am until time of Memorial Service at 11:30. Interment to follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or St. John’s Anglican Church would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca.

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Jeannine Marie

Peacefully at the Smiths Falls Hospital on Thursday, May 14, 2015 in her 85th year. Loving partner of the late Morley Kerr for over 30 years. Sadly missed by her loving daughter Denise (Alan Loucks) and grandchildren Angela Loucks (Chris), Daren Loucks (Gitta), Blake Loucks (Jessie). Dear Great-grandmother to Ella, India, Caiden, Amari and Jalen. Dear sister of Jude, Gaston, Renald, Gaetan, Jean-Marie, Dolores, Lisette, Gislaine, Claudette, and Lili. Predeceased by her brothers Daniel, Jean-Guy and Julo and by her sisters Huguette and Lucille. Fondly remembered by Morley’s Family, Carole, Susie and Russell, their spouses, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. As per Jeannine’s wishes cremation has taken place and a private graveside service for close friends and family will take place at a later date. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Smiths Falls Community Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca

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I would like to thank the Doctors and Staff at the Kingston General Hospital Intensive Care Unit 2 as well as the Smiths Falls Hospital Emergency. Also all my family and friends thank you for your support during Bill’s time at both hospitals and during and after his funeral. Thank you all Judy Johnston

Jansen Femmigje Jansen

Peacefully at Rosebridge Manor, Easton’s Corners with her family by her side on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at the age of 98. Beloved wife of the late Hendrik Jansen. Loved mother of Hilda (Ed) Strickland of Smiths Falls, Hank (Sharon) Jansen of North Augusta and Rensje (Bob) Bissonette of Airdrie, Alberta. Sadly missed by her 8 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren. Also survived by a brother and sister in Holland. Predeceased by her daughtersin-law Maureen and Phyllis Jansen, a great-granddaughter and brothers and sisters in Holland. Fondly remembered by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family here and in Holland. Friends were received at the Blair and Son Funeral Home, 112 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls, on Friday, May 15, from 9:30 until service in the Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Interment, Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Maitland. In remembrance, donations to the Rosebridge Manor Resident’s Activity Fund or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.

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HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY June 10, 2015 Irene (Laforce) Ladouceur A celebration will be on June 7th, 2015 At the Almonte Civitan Hall 1pm - 6 pm Family and friends are invited to attend. Best Wishes Only.

Tim and Cindy (Johnston) Myers are pleased to announce the marriage of their only daughter Shannon to Lee Charbonneau, son of Ann Chamberlain (Louis Turner) and Richard Charbonneau (Nicole Brazeau). Proud granddaughter to Doris (late Garnet) Johnston and the late Hugh and Edith Myers. Outdoor wedding to take place Saturday, May 23, 2015 at the Orleans Legion, 800 Taylor Creek Drive, Orleans ON at 3 p.m. Friends are invited to attend the reception beginning at 8:00 p.m.

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

Susan Alberta Boles

Mom passed away suddenly, at home on Tuesday, May 12, 2015. Susan Alberta Boles, of Perth, in her 72nd year. She was predeceased in 2014, by Gordon Leonard Boles, her beloved husband of 52 years. Mom will be sadly missed by her loving children: Lois (George St. Onge), and John (Mary Lyn), both of Perth, and Jim (Leslie), of Plevna. Loving Nanny to: Julie (Matthew) Desjardins, Matthew (Nikki), Landon (Dakota), and Dillon, as well as a nurturing great-grandmother to: Connor, Liam and Lexi. Susan was also predeceased by her parents, John and Susan Cook (nee White), and by her brothers, John and Silas. She will be sadly missed by her siblings: James (Rae), of Clarendon, Florence of Parham, George (late Harriette) Cook, of Perth, Delbert (Joan), of Sharbot Lake, Sarah and Joyce (late John) Fitzgerald, both of Perth, and Mary (Vern) Watt, of Simcoe. Susan will be fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, and good friends throughout the years. Her co-workers at Perth Community Care Centre will always remember Susan for her compassion, her tireless work ethic, and going above and beyond expectations. Visitation was held on Friday, May 15, from 2-4 and 7-9 pm, at the O’Dacre Family Funeral Home, 15 Victoria Street, Perth. Funeral Service was held in the O’Dacre Family Chapel, on Saturday, May 16, at 11:00 am, with the Reverend Grace Vaters, officiating. Interment, Christ Church Cemetery, Oso Township. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation, would be appreciated. Mrs. Boles’ funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the O’Dacre Family Funeral Home, Perth. 613-2673082

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McFadden, Pascal (1944-2015)

It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Pascal McFadden in his home on May 11, 2015. Beloved partner of Neta Russell, loving and cherished father of Travis Russell and father in law of Rodanthi Russell. Survived by his four sisters Monique, Carmel, Angele, Diane, brother Simon and many family and friends in NewFoundland and Labrador, Alberta, Nova Scotia and Quebec. Pascal lived a wonderful, carefree life inspiring those around him by always celebrating life to the fullest. Pascal was at his happiest when working in his garage, visiting family and riding the open road on motorcycle. Pascal will be remembered by his infectious laugh, his zest for life, loving nature and passion for motorcycles. The family wishes to express sincere thanks and deep appreciation to the out pour of kindness and compassion displayed to them during this time of sorrow. Friends and family were received at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Ave., Carleton Place, Ontario on Thursday, May 14, 2015 from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral Service was held in the chapel on Friday at 11 a.m. www.barkerfh.com

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GREER, ARTHUR “ART”

(Retired Boeing, Canada) (Former Member Canadian Air Force) Peacefully at the Arnprior Hospital on Monday evening May 11, 2015 following a brief illness; Arthur Roy Greer of Arnprior passed away at the age of 81 years. Dear son of the late Russell Greer and the late Bessie Harley. Beloved husband of the late Reta Fisher (September 17, 2007). Dearly loved father of Gregory Greer (Diane) of Embrun and Brenda Nyman (Dale) of Arnprior. Cherished and proud “Grandpa” of Eric Greer and “Papa” of Nik Nyman. Predeceased by 1 brother and 2 sisters. A time of visitation will take place at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior sometime this summer (a notice to announce the date and time will appear in a subsequent issue of this newspaper). Interment will then take place in the Greer family plot at the Malloch Road Cemetery, Arnprior. In memory of Art, a donation made to the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital Partners in Caring Foundation would be appreciated. Condolences/Tributes/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

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Harry passed away peacefully in hospital, Kingston on Sunday, May 17, 2015 at the age of 86. Beloved husband for over 66 years of Ruth (LePetrie) Fisher. Loved and respected father of Barbara Ann Hedderson (Dave Pringle) and R. L. Bob Fisher (Suzan). Sadly missed by his grandchildren Jeffery Hedderson (Deann), Steven Hedderson (Andrea Kettle), Dan Hedderson (Tara), Ashley and Lyndsey Fisher. Special great-grandpa to Cooper, Farrah, Lyla and Luke Hedderson. Predeceased by his brother Kenneth Fisher and sisters Patsy Glen and Joan Wilkins. Fondly remembered by his extended family and many good friends. Family and friends were received at the Blair and Son Funeral Home, 112 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls, on Tuesday, May 19th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral Service was held in the Chapel on Wednesday, May 20th at 11:30 a.m. Interment, Hillcrest Cemetery. In remembrance, donations to the Alzheimer Society or Parkinson’s Foundation would be appreciated. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls (613) 283-2800 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

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A memorial service for Mary Baker will be held at Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place, on Monday May 25, 2015. Friends may visit the family from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral service in the chapel at 11 a.m. Reception to follow immediately after at Alan R. Barker Funeral Home. Mary was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Ronald Baker. Caring mother of Lynda (Shawn) and Murray. She leaves behind her sister Jean (late Murray) Cobb, sister-in-law Joy (late Ed) Baker, brother-in-law Jim (late Lois) Taylor and three grandchildren (Eric, Matthew and Christian). Fondly remembered by her former daughter-inlaw Chantal, nieces, nephews and neighbours from Burnbank St. Mary will be greatly missed by her family and friends. In memoriam donations can be made to the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital and the Heart & Stroke Foundation. www.barkerfh.com

Greg passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday, May 15, 2015 at the age of 62. Loved and respected father of Christina (Bill) Flagel. Sadly missed by his grandchildren, Kimberlynn Harper, Alexis Flagel, Brandi Redpath, Dylan Redpath and great-grandchildren Chase Johnson and Heidi Redpath. Loved brother of William Jones, Sandra (Donnie) Vandusen, Victoria (Louis) Riopelle, Debra (Wayne) Foster, Sherry (Gary) Inglis, Lissa (Patrick) Wylie, Trudy (Lester) Hunter and Laurie (Jeff) Gonyou. Predeceased by his father and mother Joseph and Eileen Jones, sister Judith Jones and sister-in-law Pam Jones. Sadly loved and missed by all his nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins and many good friends. Family and friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 112 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls, on Thursday, May 21st from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, May 22nd at 11:00 a.m. In remembrance, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls (613) 283-2800 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

Jones, David

(November 4, 1939 - April 14, 2015) At the Rosamond Unit of the Almonte Hospital on Tuesday April 14, 2015 at the age of 75 years. Beloved husband for 51 years of Marion. Dear father of Kevin (Debbie) and Lynn. Brother of Lorne-deceased (Ruth), Kenneth (Sheila), Keith (Maureen), Sterling (Ilse), Bruce (Melanie), and Marilyn (Gary). David will be greatly missed by all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. David was predeceased by his parents Emerson and Gertrude Jones. The funeral service was held at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place, on Monday April 20, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. Inurnment to follow at Munster Union Cemetery. Donations can be made to Christ Church Ashton or the Rosamond Unit of the Almonte Hospital. The family would like to thank the nurses at the Rosamond Unit for their excellent care of David while he was a patient there. www.barkerfh.com

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EDEY, Gordon - In loving memory of a dear husband, father & grand-father who passed away 10 years ago May 25, 2005. Forever loved, Nora, Don and Steph, Brenda and Tim and Grandchildren

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ADAMS, Howard RR#3 Kemptville, In loving memory of my father, Mr. Howard Adams who passed away May 24, 1983. Always remembered by daughter Marilyn

RAYWORTH, Jean Ruby - May 20, 2006. Today is remembered and quietly kept No words are needed we shall never forget For those we love don’t go away You walk beside us everyday. Unseen and unheard but always near So loved and so missed, so very dear. No further away than a memory You will always be in our hearts Until we meet again Mom. Love Always, Nancy & Dan

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Peacefully at Fairmount Home, Kingston, on Sunday, May 17, 2015 in her 100th year. Beloved wife of the late Ralph Day. Loving mother of Karen Jennings. Cherished grandmother of John (Heather) and Joel (Candy). Treasured sister of Maureen and Stanley. Dear cousin and friend of Joyce Sorge. Predeceased by her parents Murray and Adele as well as her brothers Ernest, Collie, Lloyd, Clark, John and her sister June. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. As per Lillian’s request a private family service was held at Lannin Funeral Home on Wednesday May 20, 2015 at 2 pm. Interment followed at Hillcrest Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences can be made at www.lannin.ca.

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Peacefully in her sleep at her home, Island View Suites, Arnprior on Tuesday morning, May 12th, 2015; Winifred Darling of Arnprior; formerly of Lancashire, England passed away at the age of 100. Daughter of the late Jacob Henry Krogman and the late Lillian Ann Harris. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Darling and by first marriage of the late George Wilkinson. Dearest mother of Ann Webb (Ian) of Vydon Acres and Elizabeth Darling of Lancashire, England. Cherished and proud “Grandma” of Christopher (Michiko), Graham (Ana) and Michael Webb and “GreatGrandma” of Alexander, Leonardo and Emma. Dear sister of Catherine Diamond (late John) of England. Predeceased by 3 sisters: Lillian Chadwick, Dorothy Krogman and Agnes Kilshaw (late Edward). Winifred will be lovingly remembered by many for her kindness and her unwaivering faith in God. Winifred’s family received relatives and friends during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Saturday morning, May 16th from 10 a.m. until 11:30. A Funeral Mass was celebrated in her beloved St. John Chrysostom Church, Arnprior on Saturday, May 16th at 12 o’clock noon. Interment Malloch Road Cemetery, Arnprior. In memory of Winifred, a donation to the St. John Chrysostom Church Memorial Fund would be appreciated. Condolences/Tributes/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

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McCORMACK, Nancy Marie – May 27, 1959 May 15, 2011 Four years have passed since that sad day, When one we loved was called away, God took her Home, it was his will, But in our hearts she liveth still. Lovingly remembered Bertha Lumsden and family

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McDOUGALL, Dorothy – In loving memory of our dear Nan who passed away May 21, 2013. As we loved you, so we miss you, In our memory you are near. Loved, remembered, longed for always, Treasured with a love sincere. You are where we cannot see you, And your voice we cannot hear, Yet I know you walk beside us, Never absent, always near. Forever in our hearts and missed so much Kim and Mackenzie Paul, Chantal, Connor and Breanna XO XO R for the way you reflect on us O for the way you have helped us overcome our deepest sorrow S for all the sight and knowledge you’ve given us E for all the memories together that we really enjoyed and miss. S for each day that you give us strength to keep moving forward even when we miss you the most.

MANSON – In honour of Lyle Kenneth Manson, May 25th, 1994. Though you are no longer with us, Every day we find In one way or another, You’re back there in our mind. We might hear a piece of music, And at once our minds are stirred, Back to a treasured moment, That we have shared. We never try to stop them, We just let them flow through, It’s just our way of spending time, Once again with you. You are loved beyond words, And missed beyond measure. Love Mum, Dad and family XOXOXO

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1989-2007 In loving memory of our Son, Brother, Friend and Dear Family Member. The years are quickly passing though still we can’t forget for in the hearts that love him his memory lingers yet.

BARR, Glenn – July 1930 - May 2011 – In loving memory of a dear Husband, Father and Poppa. You left us beautiful memories, Your love is still our guide, Although we cannot see you, You’re always at our side. Forever in our hearts Peg, Steve, Judy, Shane, Joanne, Kim, Kevin, Scott, Kristy, Sheldon, Donna and families

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BAKER, John - In loving memory of our Father, Grandfather & Father-inlaw who left us 22 years ago May 19, 1993. They say there is a reason They say that time will heal But neither time nor reason Will change the way we feel, For no-one knows the heartache That lies behind our smiles No-one know how many times We have broken down and cried. We want to tell you something So there won’t be any doubt You’re so wonderful to think of But so hard to be without. Forever in our hearts and memories: Sharon, Kevin, Meagan and April, Lynn and Mike

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NUEBER, Horst May 22, 2003. He was a special man who was a husband, father, Opa and a dear friend. How we miss the welcome footsteps, of the one we loved so dear; You are gone but not forgotten, Within our hearts we always keep A special place for you, And try to do our best to live As you would want us to. As we loved you, so we miss you, in our memory you are near; Loved, remembered, longed for always with the passing of each year Your loving wife & family

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McDOUGALL, Dorothy May – May 21, 2013. In loving memory of my Mom, who passed away two years ago. Too dearly loved to ever be forgotten, I miss you Mom And think of you quite often You are in my heart and when things get tough, I turn to you and get my strength to carry on. I love you, Mom I will succeed. Pray for me and keep me strong.

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FOR RENT 1 bedroom apartment in Kemptville, new painted, with hardwood & ceramic flooring, top floor of duplex in Old Town, close to restaurants, library, park & shopping, has balcony, parking, storage, fridge, stove, heat & hydro all included. no smoking available immediately. $850/mnth. Please leave a message 613-720-4328. 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. 2 Bdrm, 2nd floor apartment, central location, fridge and stove included. Available July 1st. $600/mnth Call 613-283-8428

Large, 3 bedroom home, hardwood floors, great neighbourhood. Close to shopping. Heat, hydro, water, fridge, stove and garage included. Fenced back yard. Well maintained. Prime location in Smiths Falls. $1,500/month. Call Perry 2 bedroom apartment, at Weagle Realty Ltd. BroSmiths Falls, large unit kerage 613-284-4191. with fridge, stove, laundry Corners. room, heat and hydro in- McDonalds cluded. $950/month. Call Newer three bedroom Perry 613-284-4191, Wea- home close to public beach at Dalhousie Lake. gle Realty Ltd. Brokerage. All appliances included. 2 bedroom furnished Propane heat and utilities home with access to Otter extra. One year lease. Lake. Utilities included. No First/last monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rent repets. $1,100/mth. quired. $1,100.00. Respectfully no smoking, no 613-283-8387. pets. Call 613-264-0002 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom country home, Innisville Merrickville, 2 Bedroom area. Available June 1. bungalow, garage, access Main floor laundry, 2 sto- on river, very private, rey, recently renovated. $1150/mnth + heat & hyh/w/h, call $1,200/month plus dro, utilities. References re- 613-269-3434. quired. 613-253-9186. Mississippi Lake, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, open conAlmonte, Large 2 bed- cept, newly renovated, room. Hardwood, Free large deck, beautiful view parking, security, 149 with access beach, boat Church Street, ramp, fully furnished, $895/month plus utilities, $1500/mnth + heat & hyavailable beginning June. dro, no smoking. Available i m m e d i a t e l y . 613-769-6697. 613-621-5405 Almonte- Shared Accommodations, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pool re- Osgoode: 2 bedroom apt. sourcesâ&#x20AC;?. Wanted, Young Appliances, laundry & at heart senior citizen to parking included. Walking share lovely home with distance to all amenities. same. Must love dogs $800/month plus utilities. (two small). Includes laun- No pets please, available. dry facilities, cable, heat 613-826-3142. and hydro. Semi-fur- Perth. 1 bedroom second nished. Separate quarters. floor apartment, down$ 8 0 0 / m o n t h . town, heated. $675/month. 613-256-4304. 613-264-1102. Bright and sunny 1 bedroom apartment. Sunset Towers, Perth. Available i m m e d i a t e l y . 613-267-0567.

Perth, 10 Craig St. 2 bedroom apartment in quiet, clean, adult building. Fridge, stove, parking and laundry included. $820/month + utilities. Carleton Place: 1 bedroom Phone 613-283-5996. apt. Available June 1. 675.00, plus utilities; Al- Perth, 2 & 3 bedroom, renovated, monte: Rooms available, recently shared bathroom $500 in- $810/month, hydro extra. cludes utilities, cable, inter- New fridge and stove. Call net, laundry facilities; Jill 613-552-0035. Appleton: Inside and outside storage. Call Craig Perth, 2 bedroom apartment, $710/month. Plus 613-253-7777. hydro; Clean, secure buildCARLETON PLACE, Sen- ing. Parking, coin laundry iors 50â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Plus Building. No facility. Seniors welcome. smoking, no pets. First & 613-803-4258 last months rent $750.00 Perth, 2 bedroom apart& up. 1 & 2 bedroom ment, fridge & stove inapartments. Seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1 cluded, $787 + utilities. Month Free Discount. Call First & LMR required. 613-863-6487 or Smoke & pet free. Call 613-720-9860 613-229-5959. Code Apartments. Smiths Falls. Spacious, bright, 2 bedroom in clean, quiet, adult building. Fridge, stove, parking, laundry facilities. 613-283-7779.

Perth, 3 or 4 bedroom bungalow, large yard and parking, laundry on site, $1,500/month includes heat and hydro. Available June 1. 613-264-8143

Colonel By Luxury adult apartments. Close to County Fair Mall in Smiths Falls. Air conditioning, exercise room, party room, library and elevator. 613-283-9650.

Perth, available June 1, 2 bedroom apartment in secure building, $700/mnth plus utilities. 613-283-7000.

Perth- Beautiful, spacious 3 bedroom apartment, available June 1. $1,100/month plus heat Downtown Perth, 1 Bed- and hydro. Fridge, stove, room or 2 bedroom apart- washer, dryer included. No ment, $$680-$720 + smoking. 613-812-1027. hydro, non-smoking, nopets, 613-302-9008. Perth, June 1, 1 bedroom ground floor garden suite, Kemptville, Available June including fridge, stove, 20, 2015, near Walmart in heat, hot water, parking country setting, newly and coin laundry in baserenovated older 3 bed- ment. $750. room farm house, oil fur- 613-264-1102. nace, L/R, D/R, large eat-in kitchen, non-smoking, Perth, large 2 bedroom, small animal friendly (re- 2nd floor apartment, parksponsible owner). ing & small yard included. $1250/month plus heat Electric heat & hydro extra and hydro. 613-258-3166. $650/mnth. 613-264-1102

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Perth, Large, 2 bedroom apartment, Renovated, 2nd floor, Available immediately. $775. Water included. Coin laundry in building. 613-464-3336.

Shamrock Apartments, Perth, 3 bedroom apartment $890/mnth includes heat. Hydro extra. No smoking, no pets. 613-264-8380.

Smiths Falls. Toulon Place Apartments. Top Floor 2 bedroom $915/month. Heat and hydro included. First/last required. Available June 1. Please call 613-283-9650.

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Perth. Newly renovated bachelor, available immediately, $600/month, no pets, no smoking. 613-267-2687.

Sharbot Lake Apartments available first of next month. Call 613-253-6069.

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Smiths Falls, 1 bedroom apartment for rent, 2nd 12 acre lot, Glen Tay Side Perth, small 1 bedroom, floor, $475/month plus Road, $150,000. Alcoholics Anonymous 613-284-2696. close to Algonquin, newly utilities. No animals. 613-335-3878. renovated, includes heat, 613-283-0765. 6 acre partly developed Are you concerned about water, fridge, stove, no drinking? pets, non smoking build- Smiths Falls, 2 bedroom, building lot, tillable, treed, someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s centrally located, 2nd walk-out suited, pond, There is help available for ing, $630. Available May 1. first/last, Call floor, kitchen has fridge, views, 3 bay garage, pri- you in AL-ANON/Alateen. 613-284-6100, stove and dishwasher, lots vate. 497 Dobbie Rd., La- Call 613-257-2338. 272-3105, of cupboards, windows. nark Highlands. $69,000. 257-3138, 203-3713, 826-2566, Perth, smoke free, bi-level Couples or single lady pre- 613-898-8373. 283-5038. apartment, close to down- ferred. No pets. Parking Heritage 3 bedroom Stone town. Galley kitchen, open for 1 car. Available July 1. concept to living space. Call Graham for further in- House, 2 bathrooms, west Overeaters Anonymous of Perth. 3 acres with one Two bedrooms upstairs formation 613-283-0865. outbuilding. $255,000 613-264-5158 with large bathroom. $885.00 includes heat and Smiths Falls, 3 Bdrm. 66 613-335-3878 hydro. One year lease. Queen St. $915/mth. First REAL ESTATE First/last monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rent re- & last month rent. Gas & REAL ESTATE quired. Call 613-264-0002. hyrdo extra. Available June SERVICES SERVICES or July 1st. Della Realty Perth, very clean 1 bedroom 613-790-8556. apartment 2nd floor quiet se$225,000 buys: neat, updated 5 room waterfront cured downtown building, Smiths Falls 4 bedroom home. heat, water, fridge & stove in- house, kitchen newly reno- Portland: water access to Big Rideau for swimming cluded $640/month, referenc- vated, new appliances in- and boating. Buy this immaculate 1500 sq ft, well apcluding dishwasher, 1.5 es required 613-264-4565 bathrooms, non-smoker, pointed 3 bedroom bungalow and 3 car garage on exWinnifred St. quisite 2 acre landscaped lot, $395,000. Perth, very clean 2 bedroom 66 apartment 2nd floor quiet, se- $1,100/month utilities ex- 1.7 acre: surveyed, partly wooded, streamside lot, cured downtown building, tra. 613-283-6802. $16,900. Terms available. heat, water, fridge & stove in- Smiths Falls. Lrg bright 2 Waterfront retreat: 1000 ft level waterfront on cluded. $750/month, referenc- bdrm walk up condo, balco- spring-fed lake. Like new, large, 7 room bungalow, 2 es required 613-264-4565. ny, stove/fridge, no car garage, 55 part wooded acres. $206,000, $9,900 pets/smoking. First/last $845 down O.A.C. Quiet Country living, + hydro. 613-219-5129 Treed Lot 1.8 acres: older 2-storey home & double Clayton. Private 2 bedroom apartment includes Smiths Falls. Totally reno- garage, needs renovation. $22,000, terms. jacuzzi, hydro, satellite vated 2 bedroom condo Wanted: My client buys property in need of renovaTV, private parking, unit, with large loft, as a tion for cash. Premium prices paid for waterfront. shared kitchen, seniors large 3rd bedroom or of- Any location considered. welcome, $700/month all fice space. Suitable for -------------------------------------------------------------------inclusive. first/last re- professionals. Ground enCall Gerry Hudson 613-449-1668 quired. Flexible occupan- trance with small yard Sales Representative Rideau Town and Country overlooking green space. cy . Bob 613-294-6463. Realty Ltd, Brokerage 613-273-5000 Comes with fridge, stove, microwave, washer, dryer. Room for rent, Carleton Place $500/mnth. Non-smoking. No pets. First and last. $975 plus 613-253-0671 utilities. 613-342-0829.

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Quiet Adult Campground. All services, near Merrickville, Ontario. Rideau River, tennis, fishing, petangue, bingo. Big lots. $1,250 per season. 613-269-4664.

BUSINESS SERVICES Cottage Road Grading & Brushing, skid-steer, mini excavating services, heavy duty bush-hogging services upto 4â&#x20AC;? diameter, stump removal. 613-200-1153.

Classifieds Get Results! 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. A Load to the dump Cheap! Clean up renovations, clutter, garage sale junk or dead trees brush. 613-256-4613. A Small Job or More. K&B Renovations/Repairs. Tub-to-shower conversions, grab bars, painting, plumbing, flooring, tile, countertops, decks. 613-858-1390, 613-257-7082.

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Pesticide Use The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville intends to utilize Corput & Wagar Weed Control Inc. to control weeds along the following rural roadsides: x All Counties roads within the municipalities of Athens, Front of Yonge, Leeds and Thousand Islands, Merrickville-Wolford, North Grenville and Rideau Lakes x Selected township roads in the Municipalities of Athens, Augusta, Edwardsburgh/Cardinal, Front of Yonge, Leeds and Thousand Islands, North Grenville and Rideau Lakes The contractor will be using the following pesticide: Clearview Herbicide Reg. #29752, active ingredients Metasulfuron-Methyl and Aminopyralid, present as potassium salt, under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada). Commencing: June 1, 2015 (weather permitting) to June 30, 2015. For further information contact: Wagar & Corput Weed Control Inc. 613-938-2117 (call collect) United Counties of Leeds and Grenville 800-770-2170 / 613-342-3840 x2413 Please contact the Counties if you require more detailed information regarding our program, including additional information on how to post â&#x20AC;&#x153;No Sprayâ&#x20AC;? signage in front of your property. This information along with maps of the roads to be sprayed is available on our website. Connected to Your Community A/CP/K/P/SF - 38 - Thursday, May 21, 2015

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Fling & Sons, 1 call we do it all. Roofing, fencing, patio. (yard cleanup, grass cutting Smiths Falls only). Affordable rates, free estimates. 613-206-0758

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Trillium Health Care Products Inc. 2337 Parkedale Avenue, Brockville, Ontario K6V 5W5 Fax: (613) 342-5330 Trillium Health Care Products is a manufacturer of high quality health and beauty products. Our product lines include a number of recognized health care products to notable multi-national and domestic businesses in the North American marketplace. Located in the beautiful, 1000 Islands tourist region in Eastern Ontario, our dynamic business has immediate openings for the following position:

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If you are a qualified person for this position please forward your resume in confidence to/ by June 3rd, 2015: Human Resources Trillium Health Care Products 2337 Parkedale Ave. Brockville, Ontario K6V 5W5 Fax: (613) 342-5330 E-mail in Word format: Careers@TrilliumHCP.com Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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WORK WANTED

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E x p e r i e n c e d Electrician, Licensed & Insured available for residential/commercial work. Best Rates, Call Jim 613-799-2378

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HELP WANTED

Experience the excitement of the aerospace industry in a rural setting!

HELP WANTED

LICENSED MECHANIC WANTED Looking for a Licensed Mechanic that is skilled in all areas of Automotive repair to work in my very busy shop. Must be able to work independently in diagnostics and repair of all makes and models. Must have great people skills and also be comfortable with computers, invoicing and estimates. Training available. Shop is located 30 minutes north of Kingston, it is a small two bay shop(10 years old) with all the equipment supplied except your own hand tools.

Environmental Technician Level 1 (Temporary 12 - 14 months)

Wages will be determined by experience and abilities. Note: May sell or rent business to the right motivated person! Please email your resume to: ldmcginn@hotmail.com Denis McGinn, McGinn Auto 83 White Road Godfrey ON K0H 1T0 613 374-1414

Candidates must be a graduate of a post-secondary environmental technician or engineering program as a minimum. Preference will be given to applicants having previous experience in wastewater treatment and holding a valid Ministry of the Environment Level I or Level II Wastewater Treatment Operatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License.

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We thank all applicants, but only those invited to an interview will be contacted.

PERTH, ON GROWTH REQUIRES

No telephone inquiries please

Full-Time & Part-Time 4 On - 4 Off Company Drivers

Donations Administrator

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Please forward resume to: Magellan Aerospace, Haley 634 Magnesium Road Haley, Ontario Canada K0J 1Y0 Fax: (613-432-0743) Email: jobs.haley@magellan.aero

Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital Foundation

Is currently seeking a part-time Donations Administrator to join our team. Reporting to the CPDMH Foundation Manager of Fundraising, the Donations Administrator will manage all aspects of the Foundation oďŹ&#x192;ce, in both an administrative and ďŹ nancial management support role. He/she will be responsible for donor database management, providing oďŹ&#x192;ce administrative and ďŹ nancial duties and will work to implement planned events and programs. QualiďŹ cations, Competencies and Personal Attributes: â&#x20AC;˘ Minimum three yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience in a fundraising capacity for a not-forproďŹ t Foundation or organization, preferably in a Hospital or health care environment preferred â&#x20AC;˘ Thorough working knowledge of Income Manager donor data management software preferred â&#x20AC;˘ Exceptional written, oral and presentation skills â&#x20AC;˘ Extensive knowledge of the Microsoft OďŹ&#x192;ce suite of programs, including word processing and spreadsheet applications â&#x20AC;˘ Demonstrated knowledge of book-keeping or accounting and experience in general oďŹ&#x192;ce administration â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent organizational skills with the ability to meet multiple/conďŹ&#x201A;icting priorities â&#x20AC;˘ Must be ďŹ&#x201A;exible with regards to hours and work week â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to work independently with minimal direction/supervision Please visit our website for more details about the Foundation: www.carletonplacehospital.ca QualiďŹ ed candidates are invited to submit their resumes no later than May 23, 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.

Job Summary: Balancing of Daily Cash Receipts Responsible for maintaining and paying Accounts Payable Responsible for maintain all Accounts Receivable Interested applicants forward Resume to Dolly Leeflang @ dolly.l@hintondodge.ca Or Fax to 613-267-5335 Only those candidates selected for interviews Greyleith Limited now part of the Cruickshank group of companies, has an opening in their Carleton Place location for the following positions: will be contacted.

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We are seeking an entry level technician who possesses the ability to operate and maintain the wastewater and sewage treatment plants. The incumbent will also serve as back-up operator for our landďŹ ll site.

Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Clerk

STRUCTURAL SUPERVISORS/SUPERINTENDENTS QUALIFICATIONS Minimum 5 years related experience in Heavy Structural HELPConstruction WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED

Projects; Bridges, Hydro Dams, Canal Locks, etc. Minimum of 3 years in supervisory role Knowledge of local, provincial and federal workplace compliance regulations and legislation Ability to read and interpret specifications and drawings with the knowledge of job costing and associated processes Understanding fundamentals of contracts and experience in managing subcontractors under the terms of a contract Highly developed problem solving and analytical skills

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and efficiency of employees and subcontractors to ensure project 2) Clean Criminal Record, Fast Card or Passport plans and schedule are followed We are currently looking for individuals skilled in 3) Ability to cross into USA Assist inconcrete the resolution of design issues, change requests,bridge material structural formwork and experienced 4) 3 Years experience AZ minimum. defects, schedule difficulties and equipment problems. Lead Hands and labourers for projects in the Eastern 5) Previous Tanker and B-Train Experience an asset # Monitor job progress and provides regular progress reporting to Project Manager Ontario and Ottawa Valley area. We offer a premium pay/benefit package and an " Take an active role in monitoring direct reportsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; performance, environment of quality drivers that continue to be the !

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Employment Opportunity Janitorial Services North Lanark Community Health Centreâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a part of Lanark Renfrew Health & Community Services is seeking Janitorial Services (2 hrs per week at Almonte site) Position Overview: Experience cleaning preferably in a health care setting Understanding of Infection Control Practices Good organizational and time management skills 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 5pm on Thursday June 4, 2015 to cdolgowicz@nlchc.on.ca. If at any stage in the selection process you require an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Christina Dolgowicz, Lung Health Coordinator, 613-259-2182, cdolgowicz@nlchc.on.ca and let us know how we can assist you.

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For over 60 years, Magellan Aerospace, Haley has been producing magnesium and aluminum castings for the aerospace industry.

Although we appreciate all responses, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Lanark Community Programs

North Lanark Community Health Centre

Whitewater Bromley Community Health Centre

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

at 613-283-5555.

HILLTOP MANOR

60 Bed Long-Term Care Home Merrickville, ON

Required: Food Handling Course

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Employment Opportunities for Casual Dietary Students

Brittany Urquhart, Director of Nutritional Services Fax: 613-269-3534 or E-mail: brittany@hilltopmanor.ca

FAX YOUR AD 283-5909 HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Handyman Services, renovations, painting, drywall, flooring, kitchens, bathrooms, fencing & decks, lawn maintenance, roofing, eavestroughing & housecleaning. Firewood. www.whytesmaintenance. ca 613-257-8143 or 613-264-8143

Bob Cat Loader/operator required, must be experienced. Call John at 613-794-0005

Driver’s Needed. Leeds Transit Inc. is currently looking for part-time drivers for bus deliveries between May and September. Applicant must possess a clean driving record and have a passport to cross into the United States. Please send resumes and current abstract to: Kendra Kelly, Fax: 613-359-1184 E m a i l : Kendy.kelly@leedstransit.co m

Handyman or summer student to cut my lawn, Beveridge Locks area. Must have a boat. Call for details 613-283-9620.

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

Man with truck will pick up garbage, cut small trees or brush, small moves, packing etc. Reasonable. 613-267-4129. CL433530_TF

Should be familiar with streets and surrounding roads. Top of the industry remuneration paid. Excellent supplemental income for semi-retired and retired persons. Please call Brett

HELP WANTED

M&K Renovations looking for jobs: Siding, decking, fencing, drywall, painting, laminated floors, windows, doors. Call Mike for quote, 613-259-2525, 613-326-8041. Professional & Reliable Movers- 2 Men & 17’ Cube $95/hr, 2 Men & 16’ Refrigerated Cube Van $95 hr + Fuel Surcharge, 3 Men & 25’ Moving Van $125/hr. Call to Book your Move 613-284-8281. 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 Little Sprouts Home Day- corners, I clean them. care is relocating to Perth. Please call Karen cell Spots for Sept. Check out 613-868-4723. our facebook Little Sprouts Home Daycare in Orleans! 613-824-9568 You’ll be

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Cleaners required for Perth area by a well-established contract cleaning company. Oliver: 905-607-8200.

Drivers and cooks needed, full-time and part-time, Pizza Pizza, Bring resume to: 14 Bridge St., Carleton Place. Full-Time, Part-Time, Experienced, mature servers required. Bring Classifieds resume to 73 Bridge Street Get Results! Carleton Place.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

EARN UP TO

$400

CASH DAILY

FT & PT Outdoors Spring/Summer

Work Seeking Honest Hard Working Staff

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EDUCATION & TRAINING

Looking for energetic, honest worker for various tasks. General carpentry/woodworking, plumbing, farming/forestry, new jobs daily. Hours depend on ability and skills. 613-250-2962. Mississippi Mills, Housecleaning Specialist Immediate part-time opening for energetic, detail oriented person to help serve our clients. Must have great attitude and a willingness to learn. Vehicle required. Experience preferred, but not required. $13-$15 per hour with training. Contact 613-461-0093. 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

EDUCATION & TRAINING

NEXT CLASS STARTS ON JUNE 1, 2015 AIR BRAKE CERTIFICATION COURSE JUNE 4-5, 2015

10-12 Maple Avenue, Smiths Falls ON K7A 1Z5 For course information please call 1-866-529-1113 or 613-742-7499

$ CALL TO DISCUSS FUNDING OPTIONS $

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

HELP WANTED BUSINESS • TECHNOLOGY • HEALTHCARE

Health Industry Professional

STONERIDGE MANOR NOW HIRING

Apply in writing to : Sarah Bradshaw, DOC Fax: 613-253-2190 Email: sarah.bradshaw@reveraliving.com CAREER OPPORTUNITY

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

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Casual R.N.’s, R.P.N.’s P.S.W.’s

Start a career in the Medical Field with in-depth skills, knowledge and experience with a wide range of career paths. Open doors to work in hospitals, medical offices, rehabilitation centers, and long-term care facilities and many others.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

CAREER IN REAL ESTATE UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL!

We will train you to make an above average income in this exciting business. Best new agent start up program available. Join our “INDIE” brokerage and be part of a family business with global connections. Bowes & Cocks is your best choice for success. Contact us now for all the information you will need to start your new career. You won’t believe what awaits!

Kate Archer, Broker / Career Coach Direct Line: 705-930-4040 Office: 613-273-3187 Careers@BowesAndCocks.com

Bowes & Cocks Limited

Brokerage

Community Yard Sale, Saturday, June 6, 8-noon, Lombardy Agricultural Pavilion, Lombardy Fair Grounds, Hwy 15. Lombardy Agricultural Society Fundraiser. Table rentals, Carol 613-283-3631. Downsizing garage sale, Saturday & Sunday, May 23 & 24, 8-2pm, houseware, tools, clothing, shoes, craft supplies etc. 1112 Ramsay Conc 12, Almonte. First Time - 3 family yard sale, 141 Bay Road, Lombardy, May 23-24, from 8-2pm, potted plants, power tools, misc. Garage Sale- 4133 County Rd 43 E of Kemptville-antiques collectibles dishes furniture & more May 23-24, 8am-3pm Kemptville, Equinelle Community Garage Sale, County Rd 44, May 23, 8-2. Rain date May 24. Clothing, toys, collectibles. Large Multi Family, May 23, 9am, Hwy 511 #70. May 23 & 24, 8-4pm, 177 Bernice Cres, RR5, Perth, many items, generator, lawnmover, weed trimmers, chainsaw. May 23, 8-12, patio furniture, household items, fishtanks. 23 Kent, Smiths Falls. May 23 and 24, 182 McLaren Drive, Perth (Elmsley Acres) Household items, furniture, antiques.

Moving Sale. 2145 S River Road Kemptville, 3 km west of Rideau Glen Golf. Snowblower, Patio furniture, gardening tools, pots, fishing gear, axes, saws, tools, ladder, hammock, hoses, etc. Everything must go. Sat May 23 4 Cranberry Cres, Kempt- 8-1pm rain or shine. ville, huge charity garage sale, Saturday May 23, AUCTIONS 8-2pm rain or shine. 8 Leeds Street, Smiths Falls, May 23 and 24, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Lots of stuff, don’t miss out! Almonte Antique Market, 26 Mill St. in historic downtown Almonte. 613-256-1511. 50 vendors. Open daily 10-5.

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AUCTION FOR MRS. GERALDINE LECLAIR OF PRESCOTT SAT, MAY 23, 2015 @ 10 AM SHARP! PREVIEW @ 9 AM TO BE HELD @ MARSHALL’S AUCTION HOUSE 2913 CTY RD 21, SPENCERVILLE As Mrs. LeClair is selling the family home many antiques, collectibles, advertising & local memorabilia that have been in the family for many years will be offered at auction. Vehicles: 1989 GMC ½ ton truck, 5 litre engine, as new 16” tires, 124,462 km’s, e-tested last fall. 1988 Buick Oldsmobile, 3.3 litre, loaded only 63,189 km’s, both vehicles very good condition, selling as is. Auctioneers Note: Large sale, items have been in the family for generations. Something for everyone! See you there! For a more detailed list w/photos go to www.lmauctions.ca Auctioneer or Owner not responsible for lost, stolen, Damaged articles, Accidents day of sale. Canteen. Terms: Cash, Debit , Visa, Mastercard Photo I.D. as is. No Buyers Premium All announcements day of sale takes precedence over all printed matter. To book your sale call:

FAX YOUR AD 283-5909

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AUCTION SALE

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for Mr. Howard Carley 817 St. Lawrence Street, Merrickville SATURDAY, MAY 23 - 10:00 A.M. Lawnmowers, Tools and Antiques: Toro Wheel Horse 244-H riding lawnmower; Toro 13-38 HXL riding lawnmower; Two utility trailers; Three wheel electric scooter; Air compressor; Champion 4000 W generator; Kerosene shop heater - 40,000 Btu; Acetylene welder; Radial arm saw; Motorcycle lift; Old wrenches; Stanley planes; Ice tongs; Cast iron seats; Aluminum extension ladder; Angle iron; Conduit; Antiques and Household Effects: Selection of good china, glass, crystal and silver; China pill box collection; Coal oil lamp; China cabinet; Dish dresser; Oval dining table; Round pedestal table; Jacobean table, stool and two armchairs; Queen Anne chair; Marble top table; Platform rocker; Flat screen TV’s. House Sold. For full listing, visit www.theauctionfever.com. TERMS: CASH or APPROVED CHEQUE Auctioneer: James Cooper 613-652-4145

ESTATE FARM AUCTION THE ESTATE OF THE LATE SANFORD & EMMA YOUNG

Approx. 35 KM North of Kingston, Take Division St. North through Inverary to North Shore Road on Right, Follow to Leland Rd. Turn Left (422 Leland Rd)

Other Provincial and Federal funding available if qualified

SAT. MAY 23, 2015

Be a Willis Graduate…Don’t Compete with One!

WILLISCOLLEGE.COM

2940 Tennyson Road, Perth. House Content Sale. May 23, 8 - 3. Kubota L235 tractor, 1,600 hours with rear discharge mower, sofa/chair set, queen bedroom set oak, kitchen set, occasional tables, stereo and cabinet, retro liquor cabinet with glassware, small appliances, lamps, décor and much more.

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Second Career Funded Program by Employment Ontario

Member of Luxury Portfolio International

“Business Opportunity” Pet Grooming Shop and Boutique, See details at: www.BusinessSellCanada. com/52330004.htm

Big Yard Sale, 113 Bay Street, Innisville North, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, May 22-24.

• Medical Office Administrator with Ward Clerk Specialist Diploma – 42 weeks • Personal Support Worker Diploma – 25 weeks (NACC approved) • Official Red Cross CPR and First Aid Training • Practical Placement: On-the-job experience before you graduate • Help with Government Security Clearance Application

Smiths Falls Campus 12 Maple Avenue Smiths Falls, Ontario K7A 1Z5 Tel: (613) 283-1905

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

Ashton United Church Annual Yard Sale, Friday, May 22 (4-8 p.m.) and Saturday, May 23 (8noon). Something for everyone.

CALL NOW FOR INFORMATION. PROGRAMS START EVERY MONTH!

Ottawa Campus 85 O’Connor Street Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5M6 Tel: (613) 233-1128

WONDERFUL Place to work, Very small and Very nice team of women cleaning staff. Portland on the water. 613-272-2215

GARAGE SALE/ FLEA MARKET

“THERE ARE GREAT JOBS IN THE TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY”

TRUCK TRAINING ACADEMY

Vanzuylen Brockville is looking for licensed Commercial Vehicle Wheel Service Technician (OTR) able to install/repair truck tires and wheels. Send resume to cv@vanzuylen.ca or in person 3042 County Road 29, Brockville, ON K6V 5T4.

GARAGE SALE/ FLEA MARKET

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DRIVERS REQUIRED

WORK WANTED

Arnprior Campus 39 Winners Circle Drive Arnprior, Ontario K7S 3G9 Tel: (613) 623-1114

10:00 A.M. SHARP

580 Case Diesel Industrial Backhoe; 2-Massey Ferguson Tractors 165/135 Diesel; Round Baler; Line of Machinery; Primitives; Antiques; Collectibles; Household Effects Note: This sale has something for everyone, there has never been a sale on this property before. (Still finding things) Listing and Pictures go to WWW.daveasniderauctionservice.ca

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Connected to Your Community A/CP/K/P/SF - 41 - Thursday, May 21, 2015

HELP WANTED

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HELP WANTED

AUCTIONS

ROB STREET - AUCTION

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AUCTION SALE

Wednesday, May 27, 2015 Start: 6:00 p.m. Preview: 5:00 p.m.

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Rare and hard to find WWI Hammock, Norman Rockwell collector plates, retro black and white television, retro bikes, retro floor model stereo, old bottles, box lots of dishes, tools, large ornate frame with print, small games table, Treadle sewing machine, quilters sewing machine, mirrors, banjo clock, many new items in boxes, still unpacking expect surprises! Full listing and pictures are on our website. Owner and Auctioneers not responsible for loss or accident. Terms: Cash, Authorized cheque with ID, Debit, Visa or Master Card. Rob Street Auction Services Ltd. Auctioneers Bev and Rob Street 24 Family Lane, Lombardy, ON – corner of HWY 15 S and Bay Rd. ( 4 miles South of Smiths Falls ) 613-284-2000 streetfleamarket@hotmail.ca See our web site for ALL info, details and pictures.

WWW.STREETFLEAMARKET.NET

REAL ESTATE AUCTION PLUS HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS. FIREARMS. FISHING BOATS & GEAR.

580C BACKHOE. IH TRACTOR. TOOLS. ANTIQUES. HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS. for Cheryl Stewart @ # 2662 Tatlock Rd., just south of the village of Clayton, ON on Sat., May 30/15 @ 10 am

Ms. Stewart is moving. This furnishings are for the home decorator & the do-it-yourselfer who wants to make a perfect fit for a laid-back lifestyle. Machinery shows some signs of wear but in acceptable working order. Terms on chattels; Cash, Cheque, Debit, Visa, M/C

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

UPCOMING AUCTIONS

“Call or email to Book Your Auction Today” CLS449466_0521

for the late Leo Haughian @ 179 Gore St., East Perth, ON on Sat., June 6/15 @ 10 am Property to be auctioned @ 11 am

AUCTIONS

~ Comfortable & Affordable ~ This aluminum clad, 2-story, single family home is situated on a corner 45 ft x 105 ft (+/-) in the friendly east-end neighborhood. Socialize with neighbors or take in the fresh air while reading a book on the covered front/side porch. Attached rear carport. You’ll love the large, bright dining/ living room combination. Step-saving eat-in kitchen w/ builtin dishwasher. New laminate kitchen flooring w/ tile design. Replace the kitchen cabinet doors for a fresh look. Upstairs are 3 generous sized bedrooms plus a “bonus” sun room w/ 2 double closets. Also a 4 pce bath. Basement houses a Lennon Elite natural gas furnace (like-new). Owned hot water heater (like-new). 200 amp service. Laundry hookup. New roof (‘06). Garden shed. Taxes $2,366.00 (+/-). For private viewing, terms & conditions please call our office at 613-267-6027. This home is now on the market for the 1st time in 46 years denoting that it has served positively as a comfortable family home in a safe & fun environment. Great for young people starting out in life to raise children. Offering gently used furniture in traditional & modern styles. Bring a lawnchair & participate in the bidding to settle the estate. Terms on chattels; Cash, Cheque, Debit, Visa, M/C

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

3 Ways to Please – Call now for your FREE No Obligation Appointment

1. We can sell your items at your Home or Business by Public Auction 2. We can Transport all your items to sell at our Auction Hall grounds. 3. We can buy it Outright and pay Cash, load and leave. We Buy Estates Friday May 22 (4 – 8 pm) & Saturday May 23 (1 – 4 pm) OPEN HOUSE 56 R12, Rideau Ferry (Just off old Kingston Road) - 1 Bedroom Bungalow on the Rideau! (see separate Open House ad). Sunday May 24 2015 – On Site Downsizing Auction 1724 9 Line Beckwith (right at the Blacks Corners Intersection) Auction Starts at 10 am (Preview from 9am ) AS NEW Lawn Tractor with Front Mounted Snow blower & Wheel Weights with large mower deck, Double snowmobile trailer in excellent condition, Black Frost Free Fridge, Black Ceramic Top Stove with self Clean, Inglis Heavy Duty Washer & Dryer As new, Large Steel Garden Shed Brand New in Box (will have more info on size), Good selection of tools, linens, dishes, Automotive Books, Antiques, Collectibles & More – Bring a Lawnchair & dress according to the Weather. The Property is Sold and Owners are moving to smaller accommodations. Outdoor Auction Rain or Shine. Bring a lawn chair - Terms: Cash, Debit, Visa, MasterCard, American Express. Canteen & Washroom on Site. Wednesday May 27 2015 – Evening On Site Downsize Auction 774 Notre Dame Street, Embrum - Preview Starts at 4 pm – *** Auction Starts at 5 PM Front Loading Washer & Dryer Set, Oak Full Size Roll Top Desk, Pine Double Bedroom Set, Black Modern Bedroom Set, Single Blue Bookcase headboard with Matching 6 Drawer Dresser & Mirror,Single Mattress and Boxspring , Lazy Boy Recliner, 2 Piece Curved Couch, Stainless Steel Fridge, Chest Freezer, 27” Flat Screen TV, 90’s Playboys, Tools, Household Dishes & Linens, Small Air Compressor,Punching Bag, Mastercraft Chop Saw, New Trailer Lights & Plug ins, 2 Air Conditioners, Pine Buffett, Bar Fridge, 2 Futon Mattresses, 3 Piece Bookcases,Mongoose Rebel Bike, Gas Push mower, Wheel barrow, Coolers, Garden Trailer, AS NEW Bolens 24” Snowblower with Electric Start, Picnic Table, Pattern Cut Out Fire Pit with Cover, & More. This is a Downsizing Auction. Please bring a lawn chair. Canteen & Washroom on site (Also Tim Hortons directly accross the street :) Cash, Debit, Visa, Mastercard, American Express. Sunday May 31 2015 - Large Estate & Consignment Auction Auction Starts at 10 am (Preview from 9am) 182 Glenview Road, Smiths Falls (Drummond North Elmsley Twp for GPS) Antique Pine Primitive Dressers, Cupboard, Cast Water Pump, Antique Tool Box, Antique wood working tools, Bicycles, Household Furniture, Selection of Sports memorabilia & Collectibles, Selection of old Collectible Toys, DVD’s, Movies, Books, Pictures, Prints. June 13 2015 – Real Estate Auction 1 Bedroom Home on the Rideau @ 1 PM ~ ! 56 R12, Rideau Ferry (Just off old Kingston Road) - 1 Bedroom Bungalow on the Rideau! Sunday June 14 2015 – Indoor & Outdoor Consignment Auction to be held at our Auction Hall Grounds – 182 Glenview Road, Smiths Falls Now Accepting Consignments of Furniture, Antiques, Tools, Vehicles, Boats, Outdoor Items and just about everything under the sun to sell in this Auction Sale Date.

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DAN PETERS AUCTION Home Office (613) 284-8281 New Mattress Sales (613) 284-1234 email: info@danpetersauction.com Website: www.danpetersauction.com

AUCTIONS

GARAGE SALE/ FLEA MARKET

AUCTIONS

Moving Sale/Yard Sale Multifamily Neighbourhood ~ 897 & 815 Harper Road Perth, antiques, furniture, treasures and more Saturday May 23 - Sunday May 24, 8am - 4pm.

REAL ESTATE AUCTION

PLUS TOOLS & WOODWORKING EQUIPMENT for Bud Thomas from Perth take Hwy 511 & turn right onto Drummond Con. 4A #3259 (signs) on Wed., June 3/15 @ 10 am

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Multi-family yard sale, Sheridan Estates subdivision, Perth. Saturday, May 23. 7:30 a.m.-noon. 520 Crain Drive and 199 Georgina St.

~ Buy Land, They’re Not Making it Anymore ~ Drummond N/E Twp., a great place to settle for those who enjoy a rural lifestyle. Less than a mile to town. Con 3 W Pt Lot 1 RP 27R1037 Part 1. Survey indicates 0.254 acres (+/-). Irregular shaped lot featuring dimensions of 44’ frontage on Conc. 4A, having 98‘ rear lot & side parallel 150 ft (+/-) . Zoned Rural. Taxes - $ 1,404.00 (+/-). The premise consists of 2 buildings (1 approx. 23’x36’ & 1 approx. 28’x24’), both having concrete floors, 1 having 2 automatic garage doors. Discuss w/ Drummond N/E Twp. 613/267-6500 ex. 230 re: building opportunity. For private viewing, terms & conditions please call our office at 613-267-6027.

Saturday May 23, 8-1pm, 10 Bridlepath, Otterdale Estates, Smiths Falls. Saturday May 23, 8-1pm, 2164 Bathurst Conc 5, Tay Valley, West of Cameron Side Road, household items, some furniture, DVD’s & much more. Saturday, May 23, 8-2, multi-family, rain or shine, 1621 Conc 12 Ramsay, Almonte. Antiques, tools, TV, monitor, printer, bar fridge, furniture, toys, etc.

Bud, a trusted contractor, has always had a reputation for quality, integrity and honesty. Retirement & poor health has forced this auction sale. His auction sale offers a full compliment of higher quality tools & equipment combined with a vast range of accessories. Bring a lawn chair.

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

REAL ESTATE AUCTION @ #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

Saturday May 23, 8am-2pm, 86 Jasper Avenue, Smiths Falls. Saturday May 23, Lots of household items. Free stuff too! 8 Arthur St, Perth. Saturday May 23rd 9:00am, 603 Clothier St. E. Kemptville.

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Saturday-Sunday, May 23 and 24, 19 Cassell Lane, Smiths Falls. Household, furniture, some antiques, clothing and much more. Yard Sale: May 23 & 24, 9 -3pm, 401 Clothier St. West, Kemptville. Plants, Books, pine Kitchen cabinet doors, golf clubs, dishes, trailer hitch, van seats, computer accessories…

~ Spring Special. Real Value ~ 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.

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

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Yard Sale Saturday, May 23, 3 Elmsley Dr (Behind South St) Perth, 8-12 noon. Rain date, Sunday, May 24.

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

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Mrs Bailey was a collector of a wide variety of quality items, most are in like new condition, many are still in the original boxes. Please visit www.handsauction.com to view complete descriptive catalogue and photographs. Advance Online Bidding opens Thursday, May 21 @ 9 a.m. and closes Thursday, May 28th @ 2:30 p.m. As always we are pleased to see you at the live auction, the choice is now yours. An auction that offers something for everyone!

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

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Friday May 22 (4 - 8 pm) & Saturday May 23 (1 - 4 pm) OPEN HOUSE 56 R12, Rideau Ferry (Just off old Kingston Road)- 1 Bedroom 4 Season Bungalow on the Rideau!

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Home Office (613) 284-8281 New Mattress Sales (613) 284-1234 email: info@danpetersauction.com Website: www.danpetersauction.com

FARM MACHINERY AUCTION for Allan & Ruth Flinn from Smiths Falls take Roger Stevens Drive to Montague Boundary Rd. to 701 Pinery Rd. or take Rosedale Rd. North to Pinery Rd. on Sat., May 23/15 @ 10 am

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The machinery & implements will serve the hobbyist & meet your everevolving farming needs. Don’t miss out on the “Hall-of-Famer” Eliason Motor toboggan. The classic, hand built Snowbug machine was developed in Sudbury, ON in 1957. It was valued by trappers, hunters, mining & military as well as doctors whose duties took them into all types of weather & snow conditions in the north. A noteworthy auction sale. Large ad ran last week. 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

Merrickville Community Centre, 106 Read Street, Merrickville, Ont. Saturday, May 23 9:30 am Preview 8:00-9:30 am Native Cree horse saddle - fully beaded 1920’s. Tomahawks, arrowheads, moccasains, large assortment sterling silver, inkwells, gold and diamond jewelery, coins, duck and goose decoys, 1830’s leather steamer trunk, Norco bike as new, Royal Dalton, Beswick, Coca Cola Barbies MIB, whaling harpoon, oil and watercolour paintings, lawn mowers, gardening tools, welder (new), household, decorated crocks and jugs. To view more than 400 pictures go to: www.colinlatreilleauctions.ca Terms: Cash, Cheque, Visa, MC & Interact Colin Latreille Auction Services 613-258-0173

AUCTION SALE TO SETTLE THE ESTATE OF MRS. JOYCE CLARKE SUN, MAY 31, 2015 @ 10 AM SHARP! TO BE HELD @ MARSHALL’S AUCTION HOUSE 2913 SPENCERVILLE This sale features a good variety of antique & modern furniture, gold jewellery, collectibles, prints including a Robert Bateman collection series print, clocks, coins etc… Auctioneers Note: Large sale, something for everyone! See you there! For a more detailed list w/ photos go to www.lmauctions.ca Auctioneer or Owner not responsible for lost, stolen, damaged articles, accidents day of sale. Canteen. Terms: Cash, Debit , Visa, Mastercard Photo I.D. as is. No Buyers Premium All announcements day of sale takes precedence over all printed matter. To book your sale call: CLS452868_0521

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

Saturday May 30, 2015 9:30 AM sharp To be held at our home located at 3624 Farmview Road, Kinburn, Ontario We will be offering for sale the complete contents of the home of Rita Morin, Arnprior, as well as a number of items from other consignors. As always, a very interesting sale. Please plan to attend. We will be updating our website as items are unpacked. Auctioneer: John J. O’Neill 613-832-2503 New email address: oneillsauctions@gmail.com www.oneillsauctions.ca

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DAN PETERS AUCTION ~ 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.

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@ #1013 Hanna Rd., Toledo, ON from the village of Athens take Cty Rd # 8 north to Hanna Rd., (3 km) Watch for signs. on Thurs., May 28/15 @ 6 pm ~ Selling Unreserved to the Highest Bidder ~ This surveyed building lot features 2.04 (+/-) acres & is sited to take advantage of a lovely rural backdrop. Very private. Adjacent to farmland. Hydro at road. Part Lot 3 Conc. 8, Bastard PT 1 - 28R13110. For questions contact municipal zoning @ (613) 928-2251. Taxes; $600. (+/-). For private viewing, terms & conditions please call our office at 613267-6027.

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The Ottawa River ecosystem is under attack and the Ontario government is coming to its defence with a new bill that seeks to eliminate the use of microbeads in cosmetics. Ottawa-Orleans MPP Marie-France Lalonde has introduced a private member’s bill to the Ontario legislature to outlaw the use of microbeads in cosmetics after it’s been found they have a profoundly negative effect on the Great Lakes and other waterways, including the Ottawa river. The tiny beads, often employed to exfoliate skin, are too small for water purification filters to catch, so they end up in our lakes and rivers. “Microbeads are appearing all over the Great Lakes, destroying habitat, fish and wildlife,” said Mark Mattson, an environmental lawyer and president of Lake Ontario Waterkeeper. “They needlessly contaminate our food and water supply.” Lalonde said the issue of the impact of microbeads is one that was brought to her by constituents soon after her election. “This legislation is important in order to protect our drinking water, our health, marine diversity, and more,” Lalonde said. “Considering other countries, other Great Lakes states,

Help sought in Carleton Place vehicle theft Police are looking for assistance from the public to identify person or persons responsible for a mischief and theft from a vehicle. At approximately 4:40 a.m. on a recent morning an unknown person or persons smashed the driver’s side window of the vehicle and stole an iPhone from the vehicle. The vehicle was parked at a residence located on Highway 7 near the intersection of Highway 15, Town of Carleton Place. If you have information on this crime or any others, please call Crime Stoppers at the toll free number, 1-800-222-Tips. All calls are conﬁdential and are not taped. Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest, the recovery of stolen property, or the seizure of illicit drugs or substances. Callers will not be required to reveal their identity, nor testify in court. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display/caller ID. Anonymity is assured through the assignment of a conﬁdential number. For more on the Lanark County Crime Stoppers or to make a tax-deductible donation, please refer to www.lccs.ca or contact the Lanark County OPP.

and many manufacturers have already committed to phasing out the use of microbeads, I believe it is time for Ontario to be the ﬁrst province in Canada to take action.” The Ottawa River is one environment that would be affected by this bill. The products that Lalonde seeks to ban can and are having a large effect on the ecosystem. Typically, private member’s bills have difﬁculty making it through the legislature but with the support this bill is getting and the belief that the environment minister is on board, Lalonde, believes the bill will pass. The bill is not without its contentions. During second reading, PC MPP Lisa M. Thompson brought forth discrepancies found in the bill, including that no cosmetic companies were consulted whilst this bill was being drafted, and adding that these companies are already on track to remove microbeads from their products. “Eliminating microbeads is something that has been happening for years within the industry,” said Thompson. “It is unfortunate that the member from Ottawa-Orléans would not know this because she consulted with next to no industry at all. In speaking to the Canadian Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, who represent over 150 companies, I’m sad to say that they were not consulted on this piece of important legislation that will impact their industry. In fact, the companies that they work with have already committed to eliminating microbeads by 2018, with elimination of the products on the shelf by 2019.” Contrary to that, Lalonde says she has been in contact with the CCTFA and says that they are behind her in this endeavour to eliminate the beads. “The industry and the environmentalists are on the same page in respect to the ban on microbeads,” said Lalonde. Lalonde hopes that she can work alongside the federal government to eliminate microbeads from Canadian waterways. The federal arm would take control of the import of the product by putting the beads on a “cosmet-

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ics materials hotlist” and the province would ban the beads outright from being sold here. If the federal government would pass a bill to outlaw the import of microbeads, Lalonde says the provincial Liberals would amend and line up bill 75 to fit with the federal law. Groups such as Environmental Defense, Lake Ontario Waterkeeper and Ottawa Riverkeeper have brought the issue to the federal level .The groups have submitted a formal request to Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq to place microbeads on the Priority Substance List which, if accepted, would prompt a review to see whether microbeads can be classified as a toxic substance. Recently, the Conservative government put $7 million into research on the effect microbeads have on Canada’s waterways. “The chemical management plan brought forth by our government will prioritize microbeads for assessment, which will benefit all Canadians,” said Colin Carrie, parliamentary secretary to Aglukkarq. “Our government supports including the issue of microbeads on the agenda of the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment meeting this summer.” If microbeads are indeed classified as a toxic substance it can give the federal government control over their use under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 which can include an outright ban. “We need to do something about the growing problem of microbeads building up in our waterways and lakes,” said Nancy Goucher, water program manager with Environmental Defence. “Various U.S. states are already proposing bans, several large cosmetics companies are voluntarily doing phase-outs, and there are plenty of safe alternatives available. It’s time for Canada to take action as well.” According to the groups bringing forth the request, microbeads can cause fish to starve and destroy habitat. The tiny beads are too small for water purification filters to catch so they end up in our lakes and rivers. Cosmetic companies from all over

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the world have pledged to eliminate microbeads in their products. Companies such as Johnson & Johnson, Target, Avon and Crest have all pledged to have the tiny beads out of their products by the end of 2015. “We are aware of the microbead topic and have taken steps to address it,” said Target in a 2014 statement. “Within our owned brand products, we have been working with our vendors to remove microbeads.” In MPP Lalonde’s case, the act she introduced to the Ontario Legislature would take the power out of the federal government’s hands and make Ontario the ﬁrst jurisdiction in Canada to outlaw microbeads. Lalonde cites what the state of Illinois is doing in its ﬁght against microbeads as inspiration for her Ontario bill. The state has banned microbeads in cosmetics and is urging other states to do the same.

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CCTFA president and CEO Darren Praznik is hopeful that this bill will pass and says the association is advocating the federal government to follow suit. He says that if the federal government can add microbeads to the “cosmetics hotlist” then there would be a consistent level of inspection across the country. The problem, he states, is with “off-brand” products that are primarily manufactured and shipped out of Asia. They aren’t a part of the CCTFA so they aren’t held to the same standards as members. Members of the association are all for eliminating the beads said Praznik; it’s the ﬁrst time ever that industry and government are advocating for the same regulations throughout. “Our history is that we haven’t worked well together,” said Praznik. “It’s laid the ground work for tougher issues in the future.”

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Here’s to John Fenik’s principles: Reader What a difference three months makes in politics. I was at the Liberal campaign meeting on a Sunday in February in Mayor John Fenik’s ofﬁce at town hall in Perth. At that time, he was the campaign manager for Liberal candidate Philippe Archambault. Mayor Fenik wasn’t running for parliament himself, as he was committed to completing a ring road around his city of Perth. We were discussing campaign signage when I heard Mayor Fenik mutter, “Don’t put your name on the signs, Philippe because I want to use them next time.” I got it that in four years he would be ready to carry the Liberal banner himself. And if the absolutely unthinkable should happen in October, and Philippe should defeat Scott Reid, then Mayor Fenik’s dream would

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not be realized. to win one more time, then retire after ﬁve Well John, now you can have your name on terms as our MP. your NDP signs and for sure you will be able Good work, John. Here’s to your ‘princiuse them in 2019 Federal Election. ples’. Why? It is my opinion, you will have effecKen Fisher tively split the vote enabling your friend Scott Sharbot Lake

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Perth mayor should resign: Reader days, I wake up and I’m a NDP. Does he know what he wants? First, in my opinion, (Mayor John Fenik) In my opinion, I sure wouldn’t want him should resign from the mayor’s job before making decisions for me. he takes on another political one. He should not be allowed to keep his job Where are our councillors? Do they not have a say in this? If not, the public as mayor, while he seeks another position. should. Frank Mahon It must be nice to wake up one morning, Perth and yes I’m a Liberal, then in a couple of DEAR EDITOR:

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job representing PDCI. Overall the team came in second. The junior girls’ soccer team has had an undefeated season so far with wins last week against Almonte and Carleton Place. Also last week, the PDCI tennis team participated in the Lanark County tennis tournament at Conlon Farm. The team played match-

es against Smiths Falls, St. John and Carleton Place. A special mention to our Lanark County champs, Becca Fowler and Sam VanOppen who clinched the title for mixed doubles and qualiﬁed for EOSSAA this week in Kingston. It is prom season! Throughout the past couple weeks there have been many creative “promposals”, however if not enough prom tickets are sold, prom will have to be cancelled. Prom tickets are currently being sold by Mrs. Wright in room 103. Tickets are $52. Please buy your tickets soon! Remember... It’s always a great day to be a Blue Devil!

Sports teams on the fields at St. John It is cancer awareness week and as we gear up for the Relay for Life on Friday! To bring awareness to all the different types of cancer, students may pay $2 to wear a nonuniform shirt of the appropriate colour. Students must be wearing uniforms bottoms. All money that is raised will go to the SJCHS Relay for Life. Tuesday, May 19 was awareness for lung cancer, and students could wear a white shirt. Wednesday, May 20 was awareness for prostate cancer, and students could wear a light blue shirt. Thursday, May 21 is awareness for melanoma cancer and students may wear a black shirt. Friday, May 22 is awareness for breast cancer and students may wear a pink shirt. Don’t forget that Friday, May 22 is Relay for Life, the money that you have raised must be handed in. This is the 14th year that the school has hosted a relay. There will be a survivors reception (all survivors and families are welcome) starting at 5:15 p.m. and the opening ceremonies at 6 p.m. As always, all members of the community are welcome. There will be luminaries for sale, head shaving, a barbecue and live entertainment. So far there are 380 students registered to attend.

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As a bonus this year, we are hosting the elementary schools from the western end of the CDSBEO for a mini-relay during the day. There will be over 850 Catholic elementary students from Almonte, Carleton Place, Smiths Falls, Lanark, Toledo, Westport and Perth in attendance. We will have an assembly in the gym starting at 10:30 a.m. and a relay on the track from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There will also be a fundraising barbecue and all members of the public are invited to attend and walk with the kids. Sports The St. John junior girls soccer team lost their game on Monday, May 11 against Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute with a score 2-1. They also lost their game on Wednesday, May 13 against Almonte District High School,

2-0. The girls season ended on a down note, but they are looking forward to a much better season next year. The St. John senior girls soccer team lost their first game on Monday, May 11 against SFDCI, 4-2. They won their second game on Wednesday, May 13 against Almonte, 2-0. The girls played in the LCIAA semifinals on Tuesday but results weren’t available. The St. John’s junior boys soccer team tied their game on Monday, May 11 against SFDCI, 1-1 and won their game on Wednesday, May 13 against Almonte, 3-2. The boys hosted the their LCIAA semi-finals on Tuesday. The St. John senior boys soccer team tied their game on Monday, May 11 against SFDCI, 1-1. They won their game on Wednesday, May 13 against Almonte, 4-1 The boys travelled to Carleton Place on Tuesday to take part in LCIAA semifinal action. The track and field competed in the LCIAA championships held in Carleton Place. Over 20 SJCHS athletes have qualified for EOSSAA competition later this week. There were many strong performances by SJCHS athletes, and the team is looking forward to advancing to the East Regional meet the following week.

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Has anyone been counting down the weeks until classes are over? Only four more weeks until exams! Even with summer to look forward to, it still hasn’t taken away the focus of the track team. Last week high school track members travelled to a meet on both Wednesday and Thursday. Many students who participated will be representing our school at EOSSAA at the end of this week. As for the elementary track members, they have had just as much success as the high school students. Last Tuesday, the Grade 7/8 relay team travelled to TISS for what turned out to be an extremely windy day but they did a spectacular

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Quebec, for some reason, seems to get the worst of it. In 1944, though Adelard Godbout’s Liberals won a plurality of votes (39.35 per cent), Maurice Duplessis’ Union Nationale (UN) won more seats, with 38.02 per cent. This was again repeated in 1966, when more Quebeckers voted for Jean Lesage’s Liberals, who won 47.29 per cent of the vote. But the Quiet Revolution came to a halt because, through the quirks of FPTP, the seminationalist UN won the most seats for their last-ever administration…with only 40.82 per cent popular support. Doesn’t it make you want to spit? The Liberals led by 6.47 per cent, and the other guy wins? Sprinter Usain Bolt jets across the finish line six seconds ahead of his nearest opponent, and the other guy gets a gold medal? And, sigh, history just kept repeating itself in 1998, when Lucien Bouchard’s Parti Quebecois (PQ) lost the popular vote to Jean Charest’s Liberals, 43.55 per cent to 42.87 – but the PQ won a majority government with 76 seats, to the Liberals’ 48 seats. How is this fair? There are also similar national stolen elections.

In 1979, about 300,000 more Canadians voted for Pierre Trudeau’s Liberals, but, again, Joe Clark’s Progressive Conservatives formed a minority government. In a speech in Ottawa in 2009, former NDP leader Ed Broadbent stated that all parties suffer as a result of this outdated system, which is still only used in Canada, Britain and France (no new country established since the end of the Second World War has adopted first-past-the-post as its voting system.) At that time, just after the 2008 vote, he noted, the Conservatives did not have a single seat within 100 miles of Montreal in Quebec. One could be forgiven for thinking, looking at the electoral map, that Conservatives simply did not exist in Toronto or Vancouver, at that time. (As we saw just this month, it turns out that, indeed, there are New Democrats in Alberta. Who knew?) Yes, we had a referendum here in Ontario in 2007 to change the voting system, which lost – badly. Only a handful of seats across the province voted for a new form of proportional representation (PR). But in talking with members of my own family, normally very politically astute people, they admitted that they

voted No mostly because they did not understand the alternative. Yes, for every crazy PR government, where prime ministers seem to come and go with the rising of the tides, in places with circus-like parliaments (Italy and Israel come to mind), there are countless other PR places with fairly stable governments that don’t collapse and go to the polls every six months (Germany, Ireland, New Zealand.) Of course, people will say that a PR system will produce nothing but a string of minority, coalition governments from here until kingdom come. To this we point out that Britain has just come out from a five-year coalition government between the Liberal Democrats and the Conservatives, and the sky did not fall. Stephen Harper also made much of the fact that his 2008 to 2011 administration – despite the constitutional crisis at its very beginning – was likely the longest lasting federal minority government in Canadian history. And all done without benefit of a coalition, “reckless” or otherwise. It’s time to make every vote count. Because one day, the vote that figuratively does not get counted, could be yours.

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Knitters create warmth and comfort for those in need Laurie Weir

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A group of knitters from Perth get together twice a month to spread some comfort and warmth. The women reside at Carolina Suites Retirement Home in Perth and have been busy making knitted squares that are shipped to Kingston where they are made into blankets, then donated to those in need in the community. “We’ve been getting together since 2009,” said Patricia Edwards, who has made a staggering 1,200 squares that are seven-by-seven inches in size. “You could say we’re compulsive knitters,” quipped Pauline Hale. “It’s quite relaxing and we like the social aspect of it.” The women don’t just limit their creative time to twice monthly – that’s when they get together. They

also work on their projects on their own time. Their yarn is donated, but sometimes they purchase it. “We’re always looking for donated yarn… just regular yarn. Not wool or the luxury yarn,” said Hale. So far this group has made some 3,000 squares. They are then taken to Michael’s in Kingston (the craft store) where volunteers put them together into blankets, each with 49 squares. They are all uniform in size, but the colours don’t matter. Some of the women even make scarves for church groups, or for those who are sick in hospital, like Kay Frizell. “I make prayer scarves,” she said. If you have some extra yarn and would like to donate to this cause, give Carolina Suites a call at 613-267-7000.

Young gardeners get head start on their green thumbs Laurie Weir

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The young gardeners program has graduated more than 1,000 children since its inception into local schools about a dozen years ago. The Perth Horticultural Society has been offering their free advice, and love of gardening to students in Perth and area schools for an hour at a time, once a week for a six-week stint. “We want to foster a love of gardening at a young age and hopefully that love will spread,” said Barbara Smith, who is the treasurer of the horticultural society. This endeavour with the students wraps up at the end of the

school year, and each student has the opportunity to learn from the best and to foster that love of gardening throughout the six-week period. “This plant sale is a big fundraiser for us so we can offer this program to the students,” Smith said. The cost is about $1,000 each year. “They all get to foster plants – it’s like a lending library. They learn about the plants they have chosen to take home and they write their ﬁndings in a journal so they can see what the plants do over the six-week period,” she explained. “We also teach them about composting. We teach mostly about vegetable gardening and ﬂowers and at the end

of it, they can take a plant home with them. They also create from cut flowers, an arrangement for their moms for Mother’s Day.” This year, there were five local schools involved in the youth gardening project, with eight classrooms, 170 students and 27 volunteers. On Saturday, the Perth Horticultural Society collaborated with the Lanark Master Gardeners to sell their young plants, including vegetables, perennials and annuals, as well as some trees and shrubs. The early morning rush on Saturday, May 16 flooded The Stewart School where the event is held for a few hours.

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A group of knitters who live at Carolina Suites Retirement Home in Perth get together on a monthly basis to create knitted squares that are later made into blankets and given to those in need. Pictured are (from the left) Joan Patterson, Evelyn Publow, Patricia Edwards, Kay Frizell, Helen West, Pauline Hale and Geri Frechette.

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Alex Dowdall and Caroline Dawson, both nine, of Lanark, enjoyed the plant sale at The Stewart School on Saturday, May 16. As part of the young gardeners, the girls were able to snap up some bargains at the sale – each earning a free plant.

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Tay River Reflections to host fashion show for hospice palliative care services The second annual fashion show hosted by Tay River Reflections in support of Hospice Palliative Care Services will take place Sunday, May 24 from 6 to 9 p.m. This is the second of two May events (first of the month was Hike for Hospice) in support of these important services in Lanark County. All monies raised go to the palliative care programs provided by Community Home Support Lanark County. These programs provide essential help to people and their families across Lanark County who are dealing with life-lim-

iting and end-of-life challenges. There will be music, snacks and tickets sold for prizes. Buy a VIP ticket for $30 and have a tour of their Aqua Spa while enjoying a cocktail, music and snacks at 6 p.m. or buy a $20 ticket for the main event at 7 p.m. while enjoying music and snacks. Last year’s event was enjoyed by all. Bring a friend or a group. Tickets and more information available at Tay River Reflections telephone 2640888 or online at tayriverreflections.com, by following the link under the poster on their blog.

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Students from across the region attended the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario’s eighth annual Without Exception: Exceptional art from beautiful minds May 13 in Smiths Falls. The art work created each week is photographed, toured throughout the year at special events and used on various products. Funds raised from these sales go toward the Good Samaritan’s Trust Fund. At the end of the year, the students receive their original art work back if desired. Above, Matthew Capello is a graduate of St. John Catholic High School in Perth, but was welcomed back to the Without Exception art program May 13 in Smiths Falls as he is one of the first participants that began the program eight years ago.

Did you think you couldn’t afford original artwork? Look no further than Art in the Barn in July. At the fifth annual Art in the Barn you can meet over 50 artists from the Rideau Lakes Artists’ Association displaying an eclectic mix of original artwork, including water colour, acrylic, oil, mixed media and batik paintings, and artisans showing painted feathers, pottery, quilting, stained glass and bird carvings. This exciting show will be held at the Lombardy Agricultural Society Fairgrounds located four miles south of Smiths Falls on Highway 15 at Kelly’s Road on Friday, on July 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday, July 11 and 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. After last year’s smashing success, Art in the Barn is vamping things up. Due to the popularity of the show from both the artists and visitors, exhibitors will be set up in the barn as usual and also in the Main Hall of the Fairgrounds providing two fun and relaxed atmospheres to meet with the artists and talk to them

about their wide diversity of original artwork. Visitors will also have the opportunity to participate in the first People’s Choice Award. “The Art in the Barn Show offers visitors an opportunity to take home something unique from their summer travels that they would not find in a store,” said Christine Martin, chair of the 2015 show.” Food vendors and a picnic area will also be available for visitors’ comfort. This unique venue has ample free parking and shelter. Admission is free and a percentage of all sales, together with any contributions to the donation jar will be donated to both sites of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital. VISA, Mastercard, cash or cheques are accepted. For more information about this and other shows of the Rideau Lakes Artists’ Association please visit www.rideaulakesartists.com or find them on Facebook. See you at the Barn! Submitted by the organizing committee.

Rideau Lakes garden tour July 4-5

While prowling the nooks and crannies of the Rideau Lakes area this summer looking for that special something to take home, be sure to check out the gems to be found at this year’s Rideau Lakes Studio and Garden Tour. This tour is one of the longest running and most popular tours in eastern Ontario. The Tour continues to attract new artists while maintaining a core of favorites with collectors. Located in the heart of the Rideau Lakes district concentrated around the villages of Portland, Philipsville and Chaffey’s Lock, the 2015 tour will be held Saturday and Sunday, July 4 and 5, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. At some studios you will meet surprise guest artists who

are unadvertised but are invited by their hosts. The goal is to have more than one artist at a stop to make your tour experience more enjoyable. You will find paintings, candles, quilts, pottery, cast stone sculptures, weaving and woodworking for your home and garden. Enjoy great lunches at the local churches: Elgin United Church on Saturday and Portland United Church on Sunday, both from 12 to 2 p.m. Free brochures guiding you through the tour are available at most area stores, restaurants and welcome centres. For more information contact Margaret Kelk 613-272-2604 or visit www.rideaulakesstudioandgardentour.com. Submitted by the Rideau Lakes Studio and Garden Tour

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On Sunday, May 10, the Perth Manor hosted a Mother’s Day concert, inviting families and moms to enjoy an afternoon of live classical music. The Manor welcomed husband and wife team Cynthia and Wolf Tormann, who play the piano and the cello, respectively. Gordon Craig, joined the duo on clarinet for a few pieces as well. Above, Wolf Tormann playing the cello.

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Foodsmiths in Perth donated $1028.58 to the Alzheimer’s Society of Lanark Leeds Grenville on May 15 thanks to the generous contributions of the community, YAK’s budding musicians and store suppliers. Pictured are Marilyn Thomas, deli/bakery manager at Foodsmiths; Bobbi-Jo Jarvis, fund development coordinator with the Alzheimer’s office and Fran Arthurs, marketing manager at Foodsmiths.

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PDCI qualifies several athletes for EOSSAA track and field meet Laurie Weir

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There will be some big things coming from the small contingent of athletes from Perth and District Collegiate Institute this week at EOSSAA in Brockville. After their Lanark County meet in Carleton

Place last week, the team has qualified several for the eastern Ontario meet at Thousand Islands Secondary School. “We had a really good show from the team,” said coach Justin McNamee. “Especially from our Grade 11 athletes who still have two years to go in their senior divisions.”

One of those top qualifiers is Mathew Ferguson who specializes in the 110m hurdles. “He was our bronze medalist last year at OFSAA (provincials), said the coach. “He’s setting records at every meet. I’m sure he will be in the top five. We’re working hard so next year he can break that 13-second barrier. Right now he’s at 14:47.” Abby Brandon is a senior javelin thrower. She recently captured a first place finish as the county meet with a throw of 34.80m. “She’s close to her personal best of 35.68m and she won the county by a big margin. She’ll do well at EOSSAA,” said McNamee. Alex Roberts is a senior discus thrower who is having a lot of success this year, said the coach. Mikaela Congreves is a strong field specialist and has a good shot at hitting the provincials in long jump and high jump. “This group of (seniors) is really doing well this year, and we expect some great things from them at EOSSAA,” McNamee said. For midget runner Ben Bellamy, he’s been tearing up the long distance track with three first place

finishes at LCIAA meet in 800m, 1,500m and the 3,000m events. “I’m not sure where we’ll have him racing (at EOSSAA), but watching him is very impressive,” McNamee said. “He’s got a really good shot at making it to OFSAA; it’s been fun watching him get better every race.” The coach said young Bellamy is an easy guy to coach. “He listens and executes well,” said McNamee. “Whatever I say, he’ll do… he’s always positive and enjoys working hard.” First place finishes at LCIAA meet were achieved by the following athletes: Ben Bellamy (3), Conner Bingley, Abby Brandon (2), Mikaela Congreves (2), James Croth, Andrew Ferguson, Mathew Ferguson (2), Nicole Fielding (2), Brianna Fournier (2), Abby Frank, Simon Guthrie, Tyler Hawkins, Erica Koesleg, Braiden Nichols (2), Austin Ritz (2), and Alex Roberts. TISS will host EOSSAA on May 21 and 22. The provincial track and field meet will take place June 4 to 6 at the University of Toronto.

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Perth and District Collegiate Institute’s track and field team faired well at the Lanark County meet this week in Carleton Place with a number of EOSSAA qualifiers heading to the meet in Brockville next week. They are (front row) Andrew Ferguson, Dan Van Noppen, Ben Bellamy, Olivia Bourque, Amanda Miller, Mikaela Congreves, Anique Baillon, Melissa Crain; back row: Austin Ritz, Sam Van Noppen, Cara Cameron, Abby Frank, Rachel Code, Alex Roberts, Abby Brandon, Mathew Ferguson and Tyler Hawkins.

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Perth and District Collegiate Institute’s Chelsea Ferrier (left), Georgia Machan and Ferrier (above) help the team as PDCI defeated Carleton Place last Thursday in LCIAA junior girls’ action with a 5-1 win. They played in the semi finals against Notre Dame on Tuesday and Wednesday the finals took place. Results were not available at press time.

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Terry Fox is an inspiration to Dutch biker as he treks across the country on similar journey Kayleen Preston

A few short weeks ago, while on his Strength of Hope 2015 journey across Canada to raise awareness for cancer and sarcoidosis, Michael van Beek passed through Smiths Falls and surrounding area for the best weather he had experienced on his tour thus far. A few years ago van Beek was diagnosed with sarcoidosis after some time of suffering undiagnosed. The disease causes infections on the organs and tissues, leading to memory loss, reddish bumps, painful joints, irregular heartbeat, among other symptoms. To this date there is no cure. During the peak of his condition, he and his family went on vacation where he was experiencing much discomfort leaving him stuck lying on the beach, while his family explored. With this time to himself, be became depressed until he thought about seeing Terry Fox. In 1980, van Beek who is from the Netherlands, came to Canada to visit some family where he first saw Terry Fox’s miracle run by television. With his grandfather dying from cancer the year before this, he was entranced by the strength Fox had to persevere through his challenges. In looking back on this moment, he remembered the words of the late Terry Fox, “I just wish people would realize that anything’s possible if you try; dreams are made possible if you try.” From that moment on, van Beek thought positively, and used these words for encouragement to get better. van Beek suffers from acute sarcoidosis, but was still a miracle to doctors at how quickly he overcame the symptoms. He has now minor aches, and said he is excited about his journey ahead, although it was not always that way. Shortly after he started in St. John, NB on April 12, he ran into issues because of the snowstorms and head winds. “The first day I thought I would quit,” van Beek said. “So I managed to go on for five days until my gear broke down, just before Gander (Newfoundland). Turned out that my cables had frozen, so that’s crazy.” After a quick fix and a rest, he began his journey again, only to be pulled over by some friendly police. They had heard that the storm on the island where he would be heading would only get worst, and recommended for his safety to not continue on until the storm passed. Although defeated by this news, he knew it was best if he did not continue. With the storms the east coast faced this winter, it seemed to never end, causing van Beek to make some tough choices. “I was very disappointed, took me two days to get over it… I found it a failure because that’s not what I came for. I was actually thinking of going home,” he said.

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Michael van Beek is heading across the country like Terry Fox did. It took him a few days, but after speaking to his 18-year-old son who told him, “Dad you chose to do this, just get over it, give it a chance.” He decided for safety reasons to re-

start his journey in Montreal. van Beek had originally planned to do the exact route of Terry Fox, but the further he goes, the more he realizes he will need to complete his own route.

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There’s A Sucker Born Every Minute Originally published May 9th, 2015 It’s been said that “There’s a sucker born every minute”. I often think of this remark while watching TV medical commercials, the ones that promote drugs to treat common ailments, then show pictures of someone riding a horse, climbing a hill or hugging their partner. But then the commercial adds “See your doctor if you notice a rash, skin Dr. Gifford-Jones sores, sudden pain, dizziness, abdominal bloating, fever, chills or coughing up blood. Drug X can be associated with changes in blood pressure, nausea, visual problems, numbness of legs, an increased risk of blood clots and cancer.” The list of hazards continues as long as your arm. My question? Why would any reasonable human consider taking the risks of this medication unless they’re taking their final breath and have nothing to lose? But it’s obvious what has triggered this paranoia. We are bombarded daily with health data by the media. There’s a staggering list of over-the-counter (OTC) pills and an expanding list of prescription drugs. Hence, we are all warned we ignore this medication at our peril. Madison Avenue learned long ago it’s easy to seduce people when corporations have millions of dollars to spend and a perfect sales pitch. It’s been said facetiously that people have become so obsessed with health that if the U.S. Declaration of Independence were written today, it would declare the pursuit of health, rather than happiness, as the third inalienable right of Americans. The end result is that North Americans have been programmed for illness. Today, a well person is someone who hasn’t seen enough T.V. ads, been examined by enough doctors and had enough tests done. Another problem is that nothing seems to be normal these days. For instance, a recent medical report says that even “normal” blood pressure may be too high. And doctors are being told to reduce their patients’ blood cholesterol levels lower and lower. Sir William Osler, Professor of Medicine at McGill, Johns Hopkins and Oxford Universities was an astute commonsense doctor. He remarked that, “One of the first duties of the physician is to educate the masses not to take medicines.” Osler, if he were alive today, would point out that every year 100,000 North Americans die from prescription drugs and another 700,000 are admitted to emergency due to their complications. I’m sure he would also stress that natural remedies have not produced dead bodies. Voltaire, the French philosopher and writer, would also add sound advice. He had a risky habit of criticizing the government during the French revolution, and was tossed into the Bastille for it, not a five star hotel. During that time he wrote “The art of medicine is to amuse the patient while nature cures.” He also philosophized, “It’s dangerous to be right when the government is wrong!” I’d like to end this column on an optimistic note. But in spite of such sage advice, history continues to show that a sucker is still born every minute. Every year huge amounts of minor painkillers are sold. Some are effective but many are consumed because few people today will tolerate the slightest ache or pain. It means that year after year 22,000 North Americans die from gastrointestinal bleeding due to minor painkillers. Billions of dollars are spent every year “taming” the stomach’s acid or stopping its production by proton-pump inhibitors such as Nexium, Prevacid and Prilosec. But these drugs have been associated with pneumonia, life-threatening diarrhea, osteoporosis and bone fractures. Unfortunately, the majority of patients, when given a prescription by their family physician, have no idea of the many side-effects associated with the drug. After all, why would a physician suggest a drug that was going to be harmful? But one common drug used for treating anxiety and depression has a list of 85 possible side-effects. Admittedly, some of these complications are rare. But when a rare one strikes, it’s a 100 percent hit. So how can you escape being one of the suckers born every minute? It’s quite easy. I’d suggest adopting a sound lifestyle. Moreover, good sense should tell us all that Madison Avenue is more interested in your pocketbook than your health. Unfortunately, common sense is an uncommon commodity. R0013283722/0521

Brave souls battle winds on the links The Tuesday Men’s Twilight League met again this week and had 71 brave souls come out to battle the wind and cool weather to play golf. Tonight was a two man best ball sponsored by John Fuoco of Edward Jones Investments. The Team of Steve March and Kirk Lidbetter scored a 43 on the front. Two teams tied the back with a score of 38. They were John Fawcett and Les Cross and Paul Jelen and JP Lesage. Each golfer will be entered in a draw for a box of balls drawn at the end of the month. Burns Jewelers is sponsoring a $500 gift certificate for a hole in one on #8 as well as a draw for a $500 gift certificate to be drawn in September at the closing. Each week the golfer closest to the pin on #8 receives an entry to the draw and this week it was Bob Taylor. Kent Geroux was closest to the pin on #15 and

received a $25 gift certificate from Lanark Landing Restaurant in Lanark. Every golfer who has a long drive in his respective category (under 55, over 55 and ancient) gets their name in a draw for a box of golf balls to be held at the end of each month. Tonight Gary Leach, Dave McCord, John Fawcett, Barry Murphy and Scott Rintoul received the draw entries. There is no closest to the pin on the short #3 hole, but a Hole in One will receive a $500 gift certificate from our local Canadian Tire Store as sponsored by Pierre Hofstadter. There are many prizes during the night and a few laughs with good food and cold drinks upstairs after the golf. If you want to become part of the league call the Perth Golf Course. There are some good specials for non members green fees and carts for the evening. Submitted by Bob Burch.

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Martha and Neil Kudrinko of Kudrinkoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ltd., Westport, recently achieved a first for grocery store sustainability in all Canada. The cases may seem like a small step forward, but Kudrinko said part of the overall customer experience includes making shopping comfortable for patrons, improving enjoyment and their time spent at the store. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We hear a lot of people expressing how nice it is to see a grocery store show

their commitment to community â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and to the environment,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important for a lot of people.â&#x20AC;? But he said it also helps keep the store competitive. The upgrades translate into the store saving more than 40,000 kilowatt hours per year, or about 10 per cent of the overall energy consumption.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Investments like this continue to deliver competitive pricing to customers,â&#x20AC;? he said. Now, Kudrinko is setting his sights even higher. The Township of Rideau Lakes is now accepting plastic shopping bags and skid wrap â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which he said is going to allow a further reduction to the

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Kudrinkoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recently achieved a first for grocery store sustainability in all of Canada â&#x20AC;&#x201C; just in time for Earth Day. The independent, family-owned store in Westport, Ont. earned the first Grocery Stewardship Certification in the country. The certification from United Statesbased Manomet Center for Conservation Services was developed to make the grocery sector more sustainable. The GSC program helps grocery store leadership reduce their environmental footprint through continuous improvement and employee engagement. Kudrinkoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s has recently made a lot of progress focused on energy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; reducing carbon emissions, electricity consumption, food waste and storm water. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like to be a leader in the space of sustainability and the grocery industry in Canada,â&#x20AC;? said Neil Kudrinko, owner of Kudrinkoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ltd. He added that he feels fortunate to be an independent operator with the ability to make the commitment to sustainability and then exercise the necessary changes. The GSC recognition comes with having achieved a level of points towards certification. If a store is corporatelyowned, the score has to reach 150 points to be eligible. Independent operators must achieve 100 points to be certified. Kudrinkoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exceeded both and scored 198 in its first attempt at certification. In addition to environmental measures, the store scored high points for being active within its community. Kudrinko leads food education tours for local schools, is a consultant for the Two Rivers Food Hub, prints its flyers on 100 per cent recycled paper, and provided a multi-year funding commitment for visitor upgrades at Foley Mountain Conservation Area, among other initiatives. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kudrinkoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is a leader in the grocery sector for communicating the importance of sustainable operations to its employees and customers and for demonstrating sustainable practices at the store,â&#x20AC;? said Peter Cooke, program manager, Sustainable Economies Program with Manomet. Kudrinko said achieving the certification gives him a new commitment to increase the energy savings at the store. He said earning the certification and leading the way as an independent in Canada shows the opportunity that lies ahead as an industry. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It provides a chance to show how we can make a difference, making the exception the norm,â&#x20AC;? Kudrinko said, noting he encourages other members of the industry to do the same. Recently-installed dairy and meat cases elevate that to the next level. Not only do they add to the shopping experience for customers, but the new coolers fit into the overall merchandising scheme of the store, able to hold more product which allowed Kudrinkoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to expand selection. Kudrinko said they are 80 per cent more efficient than the old ones, which dated back to 2001. The cases include details that make a big difference such as LED lights and roller shades for at night to keep the cool air contained.

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Presenting Barack Obama’s grandmother with papier-mâché ﬂowers for Mother’s Day in Ottawa, hanging out with rappers in Toronto, and earning a national magazine award is all part and parcel for Perth native David Cuddy these days. Cuddy, who runs Education is Power (EIP), which, since 2008, has helped 45 disadvantaged Kenyan and Tanzanian students go through school. Of those, 14 have gone on to college or university, and they recently added “Empowerment Weeks” in Kenya, which run during school breaks and teach skills like leadership, teamwork, public speaking and community volunteerism. They say that charity begins at home and should be done anonymously. Cuddy’s award from a national publication certainly started anonymously, and from home, when his name was put forward for a Canadian Living Me to We Educator Award – unbeknownst to Cuddy, by his partner, Robin. Cuddy was then shortlisted for the prize, and then the magazine’s readers and the wider public were given a chance to vote for their favourite. “(We had) two weeks to put the word out,” said Cuddy. “It was amazing that people recognized me.” He won about $3,000 in prize

money, which went straight to EIP, and he was flown to Toronto to be recognized on stage during We Day in October at the Air Canada Centre, before 20,000 screaming teenagers. Backstage, he met Los Angeles rapper Kendrick Lamar, as well as the grandson of former South African President Nelson Mandela, Kweku Mandela. “I was lucky to meet all of those people,” he said on May 15, during a lunch break far away, both geographically and otherwise, from the Air Canada Centre, at Camosun College, where he is studying carpentry. And he was not just posing for selfies with the high fliers either. “Kendrick got us a few more likes on Facebook,” Cuddy said. As for the magazine article that accompanied Cuddy’s award that helped bring to the fore more contacts. “For EIP, that’s credibility. I attach that article with proposals.” Cuddy went on stage to receive his award right after Kendrick’s performance, and “I was definitely pumped to meet him,” he said. “I was blown away by his performance,” not the least of which was because the Grammy Award-winning artist was performing his new single, “i” in public for the first time. One person the event put him in contact with was fellow Canadian Grant Nixon, who does similar education work in the Kilimanjaro area of Tanzania.

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Sarah Obama, U.S. President Barack Obama’s step-grandmother, poses with Education is Power founder, executive director and Perth resident David Cuddy, at Riverside United Church in Ottawa on Sunday, May 10. She is clutching flowers made by parishioners from St. Paul’s United Church in Perth for Mother’s Day. Obama’s grand mama While his magazine award was a long time in coming, his meeting with the American president’s step-grandmother came suddenly, but sweetly, and mostly by chance. “It was quite a coincidence that it was able to happen,” he said. This past Mother’s Day, he was back in Perth for a whirlwind visit.

He has just arrived in from his new home in Victoria, where he lives with Robin. He was on his way to Haliburton, Ont., to Haliburton Highlands Secondary School, who had supported EIP during their Global Fundraising Week, to the tune of $3,166. (More on that later). He also was facing a deadline for a Canada World Youth Leadership Award. That Sunday morning, he was speaking with

Rev. Gerald Kerr, who mentioned that Sarah Obama, the president’s step-grandmother, who also happened to run a foundation that encourages youngsters, especially women, to get an education as a means to end poverty, as well as working with Kenyan widows. She was due to speak that day at Rideau Park United Church in Ottawa…which just happened to be 10 minutes away from where he would be meeting with his

own grandmother for Mother’s Day. Upon meeting her, “I exchanged a few words with her in Swahili,” which delighted her no end as the 94-year-old does not speak English. “She lit up with a big smile. She’s not used to someone like me being able to speak Swahili to her,” he said, with a laugh. “I gave her a ﬂower from the United Church in Perth,” which had been made up by parishioners for Mother’s Day. “I looked up the work she does in Kenya, (even) before she had the famous last name…I’d love to take a trip up there (to Obama’s school near Lake Victoria) and see what she’s up to.” As for the thousands raised in Haliburton, that “helped drive EIP into an exciting new venture which is a matching funds agreement for our work with Canadian schools and registered youth groups,” wrote Cuddy in a press release obtained by The Perth Courier. “Up until the end of 2015, for every dollar raised (by a) Canadian school or youth group, it will be matched with three more dollars by the Karen and Fred Green Foundation. Their maximum donation for 2015 is $25,000 which means EIP must raise $8,250 before the end of 2015.” He added during our Friday afternoon chat that those See FLOWERS page 46

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of the roadside weed spraying conducted by UCLG,” said Terry McCann, Lanark County public works director. “They have done an excellent job on their due diligence and follow the model used by the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, which has been continuously spraying for more than 20 years.” McCann says the herbicide used (ClearView) selectively kills weeds but not grasses. “It is a herbicide that is approved for use on roadsides and a qualified contractor licensed by the Ministry of the Environment under

requirements of the Pesticides Act conducts the spraying.” Spraying will only occur in unmaintained ditches on county roads selected for the trial. They will be sprayed from the edge of the shoulder to about one metre from the fence line. Roadside ditches maintained by property owners will not be sprayed. As well, a 10-metre buffer is required from freshwater habitat. Sprayers are turned off at mailboxes or whenever a pedestrian is nearby. “We will have a county supervisor escort the spray operation to ensure only the designated

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areas are covered and to watch for creeks and other areas that need to be buffered,” McCann explained, adding the contractor does not spray in rainy or windy conditions. In 2015 there will be limited number of lane kilometers involved in Lanark County trial, including 21 km from Rideau Ferry to Perth on County Road 1, 18 km from Highway 15 to the Ottawa boundary on County Road 10, 14 km from County Road 10 to the Beckwith 9th Line on County Road 17 and

27 km from Merrickville to the Smiths Falls boundary on County Road 43. Prior to spraying, the county must receive approval from the Ministry of the Environment if a method other than posted signage is used to notify the public of the proposed activity. “A notice will be published in local newspapers and landowners will have an opportunity to obtain ‘no spraying’ signs from the public works business office,” McCann said, adding notices will be published on the county

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matching funds were “big news for us. We’ve never had that before,” and he hopes to be able to count on the support of Perth area schools to help him reach that goal. So far, the Haliburton school is the only one that has signed on for the cause, though Cuddy is working with the youth group from St. Paul’s United Church for a fundraiser trivia night in November, to go with the $400 the same group raised for EIP in the fall of 2014. (However, he was quick to point out that he spoke to the Geoventure Club at Perth and

District Collegiate Institute last year and received $400 from them, after teacher Greg Anderson invited him to speak. A spaghetti dinner put on by St. Paul’s United Church’s mission and outreach committee in February of 2014 also netted about $1,254.) While participants may be boning up on trivia in November, Cuddy will instead by hitting the books, as he will be in the midst of his first weeks studying for his Master of Global Management at Royal Roads University in Victoria, BC, an intensive, 19-month course. And while he will be enrich-

ing himself intellectually, he says he is doing it to further better EIP. And he has EIP to thank for him getting accepted into the postgraduate program to start with, as he does not have a university undergraduate degree. “That’s how I was accepted into the MA program,” he said, of his position with the volunteer-based organization, though it is his dream to one day turn it into a full-time job. For more information, or to donate time, money, or both, please contact Cuddy at dave. cuddy@educationispower.org or phone him at 250-999-9556.

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Fred Mayhew’s lifelong love of horsepower reflected in car collection Fred Mayhew and his twin brother Ken were born in 1943 and grew up in Leamington, Ontario. From an early age, they both displayed a great interest in cars, including horsepower. When Fred was 21, he purchased a new 1964 Ford Fairlane V8 2-door hardtop from Slater Motors, the local Ford dealer. And that’s when the fun began as Fred and his future wife Kathy began showing up at drag strips all around southwestern Ontario – Sarnia, Grand Bend, St. Thomas, Cayuga, and even a visit to the Detroit Dragway at Sibley and Dix. At first, Fred raced in the stock category. Then he went over to Detroit

power. Kathy still has the silver ’85 Corvette with automatic they owned when Fred passed away in 2006. His final words: “Don’t ever sell that car.” Kathy still has it and still drives it. I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca

or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, Ont. N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in my column will receive a free autographed copy of my book: “OLD CAR DETECTIVE FAVOURITE STORIES, 1925 to 1965.”

and purchased a tachometer, headers, and racing slicks. When he got to the border, he couldn’t find the receipt and the RCMP impounded the car for a week. Fred finally found the receipt, paid the duty, and got his car back. He added mag wheels and had a 4-speed on the floor. He raced once on the

Albuna Town Line near Leamington against the other guy who had beaten all the other local cars, and Fred won. Fred’s Fairlane was rated at 210 horsepower and picked up so many trophies, there was scarcely room on the hood to display them all. At Grand Bend, Fred gobbled up the quarter mile in 15.31 seconds and crossed the finish line at 90.18 miles per hour. In 1965, he bought a new 1965 Corvette Sting Ray from Clarence Holmes Motors in Leamington, which sponsored Fred at the drag strips. He crossed the finish line at St. Thomas in 12.91 seconds at 118 miles an hour! His future wife Kathy raced the Corvette in the Powder Puff Derby at the St. Thomas Drag Strip. Being short, she placed a crash helmet behind her so she could reach the pedals. When taking off, she fell backwards and lost that race. When Fred and Kathy got married Submitted photo in 1967, all racing came to an end Fred’s 1965 Corvette Sting Ray sponsored by Clarence Holmes Motors. – but not the cars with lots of horse- Fred Mayhew with his trophy-laden 1964 Ford Fairlane.

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Pitch Perfect sequel will score big with movie theatre audiences MOVIE: Pitch Perfect 2 STARRING: Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Hailee Steinfeld, Brittany Snow, Skylar Astin, Adam Devine, Ben Platt, Birgitte Hjort Sorensen, and Fula Borg DIRECTOR: Elizabeth Banks RATING: PG Pitch Perfect was a quirky comedy that took people by surprise. It was clever, it was funny and it had some great musical performances. Sequels are seldom as good as the original, especially when the original was such a uniquely good ﬁlm. Pitch Perfect 2 is the exception. After a horriﬁc and yet hysterical wardrobe malfunction in front of President Obama and his wife Michelle, the

Barden Bellas ﬁnd themselves banned from competition. They have only one chance to redeem themselves. If they win the world’s competition then they’ll be reinstated and all will be forgiven. Unfortunately the Bellas are struggling to ﬁnd their sound. Beca (Anna Kendrick) has a new internship at a music production company, and is looking to the future. Chloe (Brittany Snow), who has been a Bella for seven years now, is so obsessed with winning she’s refusing to accept she may have to graduate some day. Amy (Rebel Wilson) is struggling with her relationship with Bumper (Adam Devine), and what she really wants. Then there’s the new girl, Em-

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going to get their harmony back. Pitch Perfect 2 is quick, clever, and shockingly funny. It’s the kind of funny where your jaw drops because you can’t believe they just said that, or because The Green Bay Packers’ defensive line just showed up to sing a cappella. It’s so quick you’re going to want to watch it twice just to catch everything. It’s ridiculous, but still heartwarming. It’s shocking but never so offensive you want to turn away. Elizabeth Banks has created a wickedly intelligent comedy that’s every bit as much fun as the ﬁrst. Musically Pitch Perfect 2 will blow you away. This cast doesn’t just bring the funny it brings some of the best big screen

musical performances since the last ﬁlm. Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Brittany Snow, Skylar Astin, Adam Devine, Ben Platt, and all the rest absolutely kill it. It’s the kind of cast you hope keeps working together. Hailee Steinfeld ﬁts right in as the new Bella delivering both the funny and the singing. Birgitte Hjort Sorensen and Fula Borg are awesome in both their musical performances, and as comedic villains. Pitch Perfect 2 is an unadulterated expression of joy and fun on the silver screen. One was great, and two is so good I’m hoping for three. Mark Haskins’ column is a regular feature.

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Upcoming activities June 21: Poisonous versus edible plant identification. Derek Steele will walk us through some of the common poisonous/edible plant misidentifications and show us how to avoid these. Derek grew up locally and is now using his knowledge and skills in the military. Check out his informative and skilled YouTube channel by searching ‘irondsteele.’ July 26: Cattail pollen, collecting and using. We will collect cattail pollen and then do some cooking with it. Aug. 22: Mushroom walk with Gregg Rolak. Gregg will show how to identify some common mushrooms with the assistance of other available mycrophalgists. Gregg has been harvesting and learning about mushrooms for several years now but warns that he only knows the Polish names for the mushrooms. Sept. 19: Bill Barratt will lead a walk through the woods, assisted by Derek Steele, to teach such skills as identification of species solely by shape of crown and bark pattern, their different values as firewood and some of the individual qualities that makes certain wood good for certain uses; i.e. tool handles or framing lumber.

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but her lilting voice with just a touch of vibrato was what brought the magic, in combination with Judy Longstreet’s harp and John Atkinson’s pipe playing. John’s rendition of Eric Boggles’ Silly Slang Song about our language becoming more confusing with words being used for totally different meanings left the room rollicking. After driving by Chane Audio in Westport many times, I finally met George Reynolds, owner, and enjoyed his versions of Ian Tyson, Jesse Winchester and Jimmy Webb’s Wichita Lineman, providing some nice pickin’ and harmonies, in combo with Mike Erion. Newcomers to our area, Jerrard and Diana Smith, proved their musical strengths by Jerrard backing on guitar and harmonizing with Diana’s vocals via a sweet version of Funny How Time Slips Away plus some Emmylou Harris and Stephen Fearing tunes. My musician friends will appreciate the response Dave Pollard gave when I stopped beside him, asking if he wanted a ride as he was carrying his guitar down the road. His response, after little thought, was “No thanks. It’s not often you get to walk across the street to a gig”… How many players get to say that? Dave provided a real nice version of Danny O’Keefe’s Goodtime Charlie’s Got the Blues, with Jerrard spiriting it along via some nice lap steel. Last up was a young 12-year-old fiddler/step dancer named Jessica Wedden. She started playing in October 2011 with the Blue Skies Fiddle Orchestra and has become a player to watch. Backed by her guitar player, Norm Herns and her mom on bass, her passions shows as she is developing confidence to entertain throughout the region with an already busy upcoming schedule. Her trick fiddle playing, behind her back and head or laying on the floor and playing under her back were impressive. As she proceeds to develop her skills she will continue to bring enjoyment like she did at the ABC Hall that afternoon. The same evening saw me helping by joining the congregation celebrate their 182nd anniversary of Trinity United Church in Smiths Falls. They hosted a wonderful concert by the Kim Pollard Band from Kingston. Many assume Blues music is often “downer” music but I’m here to tell you, after an evening of listening to Kim

Pollard, we all left feeling uplifted, rejuvenated and ready to take on another week. Kim is a Napanee native who began singing in church, moving on to sing in high school, from there winning a Canadian Female Jazz Vocalist of the Year Award. A psychotherapist and chaplain in the Kingston area by day, she has written and performed her own style since being in high school. Backed by keyboards, bass, sax, a couple of guitar players, with many providing backing vocals, these veteran players combine with Kim’s vocals, to make their overall tight sound vibrant and soulful. There’s a real sensitivity as they allow her emotional lyrics to maintain their lead presence while swirling around behind to gently support the final sound. Her massive voice which she delicately controls like a heart surgeon was always stunning but when she performed her own rendition of Amazing Grace on piano and vocal, with Rev. Peter Woods on sax, there were definitely a few damp eyes. Unplanned, she honoured a request by an audience member to do Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah and I can honestly say I thought her rendition outdid k.d. lang’s version, as wonderful as both are. Backed by only keyboards, she brought the audience to a simultaneous standing ovation. Masterful. Her positive messages through her songs of encouragement and self-reflection humbly left a spiritual sense of peace with those lucky enough to be there. I encourage you to catch her, wherever you can. So much live music, so little time… Upcoming events • Saturday, May 30 at 7 p.m.: House concert with blues sensation Wicked Grin Trio, hosted by Charlotte and Bruce Baker. Call 613-326-0504 for reservations and details. Location out by Murphy’s Point Provincial Park. • Saturday, May 30: There’s a well kept secret I’m sharing with you now. Keep an eye on the Sharbot Lake Inn, in good old Sharbot Lake. Sandra and Frank White host wonderful dinner shows there that provide a wonderful meal and a great room to listen to top talent that come their way. Highly recommended, but book early because they often sell out. On May 30, Matthew Hornell will be at the inn. Matthew’s from St. John’s, Newfoundland and I really enjoy his writing. I put a cut of his on one of my Christmas gift CDs a year or so ago, so, he’s got to be good. • Saturday, June 13 at Sharbot Lake Inn: The one and only Morgan Davis, blues aficionado, whose musical creations will astound you as much as his story telling. He’s the real deal. Call

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Sandra at 613-279-2198 for reservations. • Saturday, June 13 at Crystal Palace, Perth: Kick-off to Summer Party featuring Ras Lee & the Vibes Band – a real fun reggae band that will have you hopping all night long. O’Reilly’s Wednesday Night Jam Band opens.

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For a live music junkie like myself, it’s apparent one doesn’t have to travel too far to hear a wonderful variety of live music. We are so lucky to have gifted, seasoned musicians living through our neck of the woods as well as events that bring in talent from beyond to captivate us. The following events happened over the course of two weekends, so my musical fix was achieved. I encourage you to make some time to support the good music happening near you. Rambled north to Almonte to catch the last of this year’s Folkus Series and was able to now understand why there’s been so much buzz around about the southwest Quebec group, Durham County Poets, who played the first half of the show, shared with Ottawa’s own Ball & Chain and the Wreckers. The Poets lay down a sweet acoustic groove that’s subtle, yet captivating. Utilizing strong players on double bass, acoustic guitar, stellar electric guitar, percussion utilizing primarily brushes, they gently work around Kevin Harvey’s soulful lead vocals. I think every song I heard from them had at least one intriguing key change, further tenderizing the overall sound. Both acoustic and electric guitars often played together, uttering an almost piano sound with their blend. Watch for them next time they’re around and pick up their new CD Chikkaboodah Stew. Ball & Chain’s Jody Benjamin and Michael Ball with Wreckers’ Alistair Dennett on drums, Al Bragg on pedal steel, Don Evans on bass, provided their eclectic cajun/country sound highlighting their own tunes, with tributes to their hero’s Hank Williams, Johnny Cash and George Jones. Many thanks to Folkus’ outgoing artistic director, Amanda Sears, for her creativity. Was intrigued to attend a CD release by Driftin’ Doug on the weekend, especially with picker sensation Steve Piticco, Andy Schick on pedal steel, Dan Whiteley on bass and Terry Kittmer on drums. Driftin’ Doug Smith highlighted his self-written tunes from his new CD – A Legend In His Grime. Historical train songs, people and places were some of his songs’ topics, which led to an entertaining evening, right in Perth. The Bolingbroke Cafe, hosted by Mike Erion at the Althorpe-Bolingbroke Community Hall presented a variety of local performers in their Spring Fling Fundraiser on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon. Mike Irvin did a nice version of I Only Have Eyes For You made famous by The Flamingos as well as some Doobie Brothers. A delightful trio called Celtic Combination transported the audience far away with their heirloom sound via guitar, harp and pipes. Sharon Kellar played guitar

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*HST extra. On approved financing. Term for 24-96 months based on year of vehicle. 2005- 7.99% for 24mths; 2006 – 7.99% for 36 mths; 2007 – 7.99% for 48mths; 2008-2010 – 4.99% for 60mths; 2011 – 4.99% for 72mths; 2012 – 4.99% for 84mths; 2014 – 3.99% for 96mths; (e.g. the cost of borrowing $5000 for 36 months at an annual rate of 3.9% is $306.31). Payments based on 10% down payment O.A.C. “ Connected to Your Community A/CP/K/P/SF - 56 - Thursday, May 21, 2015