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Sears plans to close 59 out of its 225 stores in Canada is part of the company’s court-supervised restructuring, which includes intentions to cut 2,900 of its approximately 17,000 workers. But Perth’s local Sears store was spared by the corporate axe. “We weren’t on the list,” said Tom Vickers with audible relief, as he is the owner of Perth’s Sears Hometown Store. Sears will close 20 full Sears stores – including Brockville’s store, 15 Sears Home stores, all 10 outlet stores and 14 Sears Hometown stores. Sears was granted protection from its creditors under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act on Thursday, June 22; protection that gives the company 30 days to restructure itself. In wake of the closures the staffing at the Perth store won’t be impacted either. Despite the Sears’ public financial difficulties, Vickers said in the last number of years his store has been up in sales by 12 and 11 per cent. See SEARS page P2

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CEO of Mills Community Support retires, new CEO appointed The board of directors for Mills Community Support (MCS) announces the retirement of Mike Coxon from the role of chief executive officer (CEO), and the appointment of the new CEO for the organization. Coxon was CEO for Mills Community Support for nearly a decade, since 2008 and will retire effective July 7. Coxon had a huge impact on the Lanark County community throughout those years. From the early days of his tenure, he demonstrated his passion for community, his knowledge of the issues facing communities, and an ability to bring people together towards common goals. Coxon brought his expertise in governance, facilitation, person-centred thinking and community development to the organization, and shared these gifts with the broader community. He generously gave of his time to build capacity in other organizations and leaders, teaching by example how we can achieve more by working together. He has made things happen in the communities supported by MCS and within the organization itself, building a strong team of professionals, volunteers and partners, who now have a deeper understanding of community development principles. North Lanark communities are better for Coxon’s contributions, and his impact will be felt for years to come. Stepping into the role of CEO effective July 10 is Robert Eves. Eves comes to the organization with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the health and social service sector in a variety of senior leadership roles. He was most recently the director of strategic partnerships and knowledge mobilization with the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction, where he led the planning and staging

Mike Coxon of the Opioid Conference and Summit in November 2016, among other notable accomplishments. Prior to that role, Eves was the executive director for Big Brothers Big Sisters Ottawa, and his early career included leadership positions in mental health and addictions, with a focus on older adults and other vulnerable populations. “We had some big shoes to fill, with the retirement of Mike Coxon after nearly a decade of service in the role,” said Mills Community Support board chair Karen Milligan, “but we are very confident that Robert Eves will be a strong leader for the organization, and an asset to the community for this next phase of our development. We are thrilled to have him on board.” Eves has a very strong track record of bringing people together towards a common goal, developing partnerships that are mutually beneficial, and

Robert Eves contribute to better outcomes for the people served and the broader community. As a former clinician, and then later as executive director of the organization Community Outreach Programs in Addictions, he learned the value of helping people to live independently, and stay involved in their communities. “I am excited and proud to be joining the team at Mills Community Support. I have spent the majority of my 25-year career working in health and community services with a focus on vulnerable populations such as older adults, children and persons with disabilities,” noted Eves. “Throughout this time I have been driven by the belief that vital community services, like MCS, play an important role in building strong and healthy communities. With the changing demographic of Lanark County, MCS will play an increasingly important role in the lives of the residents of Mississippi Mills,

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RVCA plants over 275,000 trees this spring on ‘root’ to 6.5 million by 2020 The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) is excited to announce that over 275,000 trees were planted this spring. RVCA and partners are well on the way to planting 6.5 million trees by 2020! RVCA’s private landowner treeplanting program, available throughout eastern Ontario, is the perfect way to get the direction, planting plan, and any available incentive funding for reforesting projects. In cases where landowners plant over 2,000 trees, RVCA works with a number of partners (Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, City of Ottawa, Forests Ontario, and local businesses) to keep costs as low as $0.15 per tree. Landowners with at

least one acre of land who are willing to plant 500 or more trees are encouraged to call 613-692-3571 or 1-800267-3504 and speak with forestry staff to book a site visit or get more information. "We have numerous communityminded partners who support our tree-planting program and reduce landowner costs,” says Scott Danford, RVCA Forestry Program Manager. “Simply, we need enthusiastic landowners to partner and plant with throughout the Rideau watershed.” Tree-planting is one of the most practical ways to take care of our watershed and the wider environment. Trees improve local biodiversity by providing shelter for birds and wild-

life, while at the same time providing us with windbreaks, screening, and shade. Forests act as a major filter and cleansing system for water that soaks into the ground and feeds our wells and underground water systems. The newly-planted trees take a little tender loving care in their early years, but once they are “free-growing” they

provide all of these advantages for up to 80 years or more. Trees are vital for a healthy and sustainable future; start planning now for planting next spring. Trees improve our land and air by acting as miniature environmental cleaning stations. Rootlets help hold the soil in place to protect against erosion and improve water retention. Leaves absorb carbon dioxide and

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Police host Canadian Tire CDSBEO Trustees approve budget fishing day Sunday for kids Members of the Smiths Falls Police Service and Smiths Falls Police Association are pleased to announce a free fishing day on Sunday July 9, 2017 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. This event will take place at Lower Reach Park in Smiths Falls, at the docks. A hotdog lunch and drink will be provided by the Kinsmen Club of Smiths Falls, for every child that participates. The fishing component will commence right at 10 a.m. and run until noon. The free lunch and prizes will be from noon until 1 p.m. A special

thank you goes out to our partners in making this event happen (Smiths Falls Canadian Tire, Smiths Falls and District Crime Stoppers, Victim Services of Lanark County, Kinsmen Club of Smiths Falls and community volunteers). Anyone interested is urged to pre-register at iwanttofish@sfps.ca, drop into the Smiths Falls Police Service, or call (613) 283-0357 ext. 1238. There are lots of great prizes for all participants! This event will go ahead rain or shine! Submitted by Smiths Falls Police Service.

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The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario’s Board of Trustees has approved an operating budget of $175.5 million, and a capital budget of $18.3 million, which includes the construction of a new JK-8 elementary school in Smiths Falls. All expenditure areas were carefully reviewed for efficiencies and to ensure excellence in Catholic program delivery for students across eastern Ontario. “The board is required to present a balanced budget for compliance to the Ministry of Education. The 2017-2018 budget, totalling $193.8 million, is compliant with all enveloping provisions required on board administration, special education, indigenous education perpupil amount, school renewal expenditures, school condition improvement, mental health, and library staff,” explained superintendent of business, Bon-

nie Norton. Legislative grants make up $144.5 million and local taxation includes $20.62 million. Other revenue totals $6.7 million and includes tuition fees from the International and Personal Support Worker programs, other grants from outside of the GSN including the Math Strategy and the OYAP program, and revenue to offset the amortization expense on the board’s capital assets. Capital Projects The board’s total capital budget will be $18.3 million, with $2.9 million allotted for School Condition Improvement, to help address facility repairs and upgrades. An additional $1.9 million will be used for School Renewal, with $12.6 million allocated for the new JK-8 elementary school to be constructed in Smiths Falls. Trustees approved the budget at the board meeting held June 21, 2016. Board chair,

Todd Lalonde, thanked the group, "I would like to thank Mrs. Norton and the finance department for all of their work in preparing the budget. We recognize the hard work of your team in calculating this information, and in continuing to ensure the board’s ongoing fiscal accountability.” Director William Gartland noted, “The board works very hard to ensure that all of the needs of our students are met through the most effective allocation of available resources. I would like to commend all staff for their ongoing success in managing our board’s financial resources.” The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario (CDSBEO) operates 40 elementary and 10 secondary schools across eight counties. The CDSBEO offers excellence in Catholic education through provincial-leading programs to approximately 12,800 students.

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lows and levels across the Mississippi River watershed and the Rideau River watershed have been steadily increasing over the last few days but are beginning to stabilize. Levels on the majority of the upper lakes have been steady and some are beginning to decline. According to the authorities’ websites, all lakes remain at or above the target levels but barring any additional significant rainfall, are expected to be close to target levels by the end of the week. Flows in the rivers downstream of the dams are significantly higher than normal for this time of year and are expected to remain that way over the next two weeks. Dalhousie Lake increased approximately 40 cm last weekend and is expected to increase another five to 10 cm this week as the water from the upper lakes reaches that location. Water levels on Mississippi Lake have risen 16 cm over the weekend and are expected to increase another five to 10 cm over the next few days. Flows along the Carp River increased dramatically over the week-

end but are now beginning to decline. Rainfall on July 1 was varied over the watershed with 42 mm measured at the Ottawa Airport, 31 mm at Franktown in the upper Jock River watershed but less than 10 mm in Kemptville and Westport. Flooding is not expected in these watersheds, however, safety is an issue around smaller streams that have fast flows with wet and muddy banks. The authorities remind the public to exercise extreme caution around all water bodies. Banks adjacent to rivers and creeks are very slippery at this time and, when combined with current flow conditions, pose a serious hazard. Parents are encouraged to keep their children and pets away from all watercourses until conditions return to normal. Please keep in mind when boating on any lake or river in our area, to keep your wakes to a minimum as the shorelines are still sensitive to flooding and the backwash from a boat’s wake can still be detrimental to the sensitive environment, not to mention, people’s homes and cottage properties.

Entertainment came by way of goat during a visit to the neighbours Evelyn wasn’t the most popular girl at the Northcote School. She wasn’t unpopular, either. She was just there, minding her own business, doing exactly what Miss Crosby asked of her, and always had her homework done, and her desk drawer in perfect order. Evelyn wasn’t much of a talker, either. So, although we knew her family as neighbours, I knew little about what Evelyn did at home. Did she play with dolls? Did she have a pet cat, or a pet chicken like I did? I knew she worked hard at the farm, an only child with no brothers to help with chores. But, what Evelyn did at home for fun, I didn’t know — until the day I was invited to her farm on a warm Saturday to play. I was thrilled beyond words. Finally, I

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would find out what my schoolmate did when she wasn’t at school. Like our farm, there was a long lane off the Northcote Side Road, and Father took me over in the buggy and dropped me off at the gate leading into the barnyard. Mother sent some sticky buns, as was the custom then. When one visited for the first time, a jar of jam or some other little treat went with you. Evelyn was waiting for me at the gate, and she led me right to the kitchen to say hello to her mother and hand over the sticky buns. When we went outside, I was impressed to see that Evelyn had a playhouse, filled with a make-believe stove and real little table and chairs. This little playhouse was right outside the summer kitchen, and Evelyn

said she often had her lunch out there, which to me was right up there with a trip to the movies on a Saturday night. Imagine, eating your lunch in your very own little playhouse. Then, Evelyn looked up at the summer kitchen roof, and in a voice that sounded as mad as a hatter’s, yelled at the top of her lungs, “Buster, you get off that roof this minute.” There, on the very top of the summer kitchen, was a goat — almost the size of a pony. It just glared down at

Evelyn, stomped its front foot, and looked like it defied anyone brave enough to challenge it. How it got on the roof was beyond me. “You heard me, Buster. Get off the roof.” She grabbed a branch on the ground, which looked to me like it was always at hand to deal with the goat, which seemed to have a mind of its own. She swung the branch over her head in the air. “He’s already torn the shingles off one side of the house, and my father said if I couldn’t control him, he was going to sell him to the butcher in Renfrew.” Well, Buster either knew of the threat over his head or he didn’t trust Evelyn with the branch. He made one leap and landed on all fours in front of us. Then, he turned his back on Evelyn, made a snort and kicked her with his

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back feet, sending her sprawling — and then the chase was on. The two of them tore around the barnyard like two maniacs in a race for survival. Every time Evelyn got near Buster, he raised his hind legs and defied her to come any closer. It was obvious this wasn’t the first time Buster and Evelyn met horns. Finally, Buster ran toward a back field, and Evelyn very carefully put the branch right back where it was when the fight began, ready for the next challenge with the goat. I asked Evelyn how Buster got onto the roof. She said she had no idea, and neither did anyone else. No one knew how he managed the leap, and she lost count of the times the goat did it. She thought he took a running leap when no one was around, and

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Bridge lessons are popular at Smiths Falls and Perth clubs of deaf and hearing-impaired people, duplicate bridge is like learning a new language. “It certainly sharpens the mind. The game is never the same. You are always having to think

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Enjoy the game of bridge throughout Lanark County The community’s reaction to an offer of free bridge lessons has been resoundingly positive. Some 50 people signed up for the classes that began on June 6. That number, says Smiths Falls Duplicate Bridge Club manager Don Grant, who is teaching the sessions with help from his wife Ivy, is more than three times as many as anticipated. “We are delighted with the response,” he says, pointing out that the classes are directed toward players who have played social bridge, but have little or no experience with duplicate bridge. He adds that as well as providing a service to players keen to learn more about the game and become acquainted with the changes that have occurred in bidding and play over the last decade, the lessons are a way to increase interest in the game and to involve more people in the club. “We have an active bridge club, but no club stays healthy without making the effort to increase its membership,” he says. “It’s also a place to have a lot of fun,” says Ivy, emphasizing that, despite the intricacies of the game, members still have plenty of time to enjoy social aspects. The first class, for example, included a free lunch and there is always time to enjoy the company of other players. “I don’t know what I’d do without this club,” says longtime member Helen Berry, who opted to take the classes to refresh and update her bridge skills. “As you get older, you tend to stay home all the time and that’s not a good thing.” “I signed up for the classes because I want to learn to play bridge better,” says Perth resident Barb Brady, who has played bridge socially for the last five years. “The classes are making sense of the bidding for me. I have already learned that it is a conversation, that the situation is fluid and that it changes as the bidding progresses. It all sounds good when you are talking about it, but the knowledge tends to

go out of the window when you are trying to play.” But, adds Brady, a retired probation parole officer, she still plans to join the club to play and learn more about duplicate bridge. Smiths Falls resident Laura Hunter began playing bridge with her neighbours last year, after retiring from the Diagnostic Imaging department of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital. “I wanted to do something that would keep me stimulated and interested without the physical labour,” she says. “Duplicate bridge certainly does that. I’m really glad I joined the class and I especially en-

joy the practice sessions. There’s so much to learn. It really helps to keep your brain active.” For Jeannie Dagley, a member of the Smiths Falls Duplicate Bridge Club for the last six months, the classes are proving a fast learning experience. “I started playing bridge at university, then stopped for a long time,” she says. “I’ve never taken any lessons before. “I love the way these classes are set up. Though the lessons go fast, the practice sessions that follow really consolidate what you have learned.” In many ways, adds Dagley, a retired teacher

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High Lonesome Nature Reserve welcome centre opens to visitors The grand opening of the new welcome centre at High Lonesome Nature Reserve took place last month. With the help of many hands, the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust (MMLT) has now completed the renovation of an existing garage into a welcome centre. The building has been extended on two sides to create covered gazebos, providing shelter for the map of trails on the property, a bulletin board and brochure racks. Inside there are basic furnishings and storage space for staff and volunteers. New windows will provide good natural light. A new garage door slides up to provide more space during events. We are so fortunate to have had such generous, community-minded individuals to make this project a reality. Paul Kealey of EkoBuilt providing the project management and many work hours, with able assistance from Michael Neelin of Riversong Design. Terry Steeves developed the origi-

nal design, with details by Amelia Ah You and John R. MacIntyre of Arnprior provided essential engineering support. Volunteers George Fisher and MMLT board members dedicated the many days essential to the successful completion of the centre. This project was made possible with funding from Mountain Equipment Coop. Materials for a new double privy have been donated by the Almonte and Pakenham Civitan Clubs, which has been built across the trail from the welcome centre. Hygge (pronounced hoo-Gah) is a Danish word expressing a feeling of contentment and connection, exactly what one feels when surrounded by trees whispering softly in the wind. Visitors were invited to become one with nature as they consider the distinct personalities of different tree species along the trails, to learn more about them and their connections within the natural world

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Fifty years later, recalling another amazing July 1 This week, as we prepare to celebrate Canada’s Sesquicentennial with family and friends on Saturday, I can’t help but recall the details of another Canada Day 50 years ago. I consider myself very fortunate. I was born at a time which has allowed me to fully participate in two of our country’s milestone anniversaries. The

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tion ever held in this country. I was a teenager at the time and I remember it vividly. My life has changed considerably in the half century between Dominion Day 1967 and Canada Day 2017. I graduated from high school and community college. I met the love of my life Kathleen. We are fortunate to have two wonderful adult children and now two little grandchildren who have completely changed our lives and in such a positive way. In 1967 I was living on the family farm at Stittsville with my parents, younger brother and two younger sisters. Our parents Howard and Molly died within seven months of each other in 2014 and 2015. The fact they are no longer with us means there will be a tinge of sadness attached to our Canada 150 observances two days hence. We celebrated a lot of Dominion and Canada Days together. However, this year we will have our friends Martin and Wendy Ireton from West Yorkshire, England and George Lees and his daughter AmanSee MAGUIRE page 14

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da, from Comrie, Perthshire, Scotland with us for the July 1 festivities. Carleton Place, where we live and Comrie have been twinned for 25 years. The anniversary is a month away on Aug. 1. George chairs the twinning committee in Comrie and I chair the local committee. So their presence will make this a particularly special Canada Day. As I wrote earlier, this landmark national anniversary makes me think back to 1967 and Canada’s 100th birthday celebrations. Expo 67 It was such a year of pride and joy for all Canadians. Expo 67, the fabulous World’s Fair in Montreal, was a highlight of the year. More than 50 million people visited the sprawling site with its futuristic pavilions. Con-

sidering Canada’s population was 20 million at the time that’s a very big number. I went to Expo 67 with my late maternal grandmother, my uncle and a friend of his from Chatham, Ontario. The World’s Fair was a magnet for celebrities. The day we were there we saw Jacqueline Kennedy, the widow of slain U.S. President John F. Kennedy, as she exited the American pavilion with her entourage. It was the year before she wed billionaire shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis and at the time “Jackie” as she was universally known, was one of the most popular people on the planet. We felt privileged to see her in person. I also distinctly remember riding the Monorail, the elevated railway

which ran around the sprawling site. In 1967 it too had a futuristic feel. My parents also went to Expo 67 with friends one perfect early summer day. I was tasked with babysitting my then two-year-old sister Susan. We had a wonderful day picking wild strawberries which grew in abundance at the back of our farm. I remember how excited my little sister was as she helped me pick strawberries under a blazing sun. One for us and one for Sue. Or sometimes three for Sue and one for us! But that day of strawberry picking with my little sister, during Centennial Year, is a treasured memory to this day. When my parents returned home late that night, after an enjoyable day at the World’s Fair, they found more

than three quarts of strawberries in the refrigerator. Enough for some very tasty pies. And my Mom excelled at baking fruit pies and making fruit preserves! I also recall Dominion Day 1967 in Stittsville. The vintage vehicle parade (if those cars and trucks still exist they really will be vintage now), the barbecue at Alexander’s Grove and the July 1 fireworks, supervised by the volunteer fire department which was headed by my father who was chief at the time. There was a Centennial beard growing contest in Stittsville. For the first and only time in his life my father grew a beard which he kept neatly trimmed. We still have the photographic evidence! I don’t think Dad won a prize. But

my Uncle Lloyd topped the field for having “the bushiest beard” of the Centennial contest. Yes, a lot of pleasant memories. And now, half a century later, we are about to make some more memories, this time in Carleton Place which will always be “home” to us even though neither of us was born here. Wherever you plan to be on this very special Canada Day I hope you will participate in the Sesquicentennial activities in your community and make your own special memories. We are fortunate to live in such a good country, something I remind myself of regularly. “Happy 150th Birthday Canada!” 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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Ontario Autism Program transitions to family-centred funding program

Perth's JDN Center for Children is excited about a recent announcement made by the minister of children and youth services about the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) which will mean better access to custom-designed service and reduced wait times. Ultimately, it’s a win for parents and their children. As well as investing an unprec-

edented $0.5 billion over the next four years to create new services for children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder, the government is giving more control to families on how funding is managed. Parents will now have the flexibility to make use of a directfunding program. What does that mean for families? Parents will be able to transition to an offering

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Sugarman shines in delightful Classic Theatre Festival comedy in Perth Fresh off her award-winning performance as Raina in last year’s Arms and the Man at Perth’s Classic Theatre Festival, Lana Sugarman has returned to star in the Bernard Slade comedy Same Time, Next Year, about a couple – Doris and George – who get together for an annual weekend over 25 years despite being married to other people. Sugarman’s performance, along with her co-star Scott Clarkson, has already won applause from audiences and some of the nation’s top theatre reviewers, Iris Winston and Jamie Portman of the Capital Critics Circle. Winston hailed the production as “A delightful opener for this year’s Classic Theatre Festival." Portman, meanwhile, enthused that “there are only two characters on stage, but thanks to the performances of Scott Clarkson and Lana Sugarman, we are conscious of other lives at play — unseen lives, yes, but ones that assume their own reality in Laurel Smith’s beautifully modulated production. These two performers take full advantage of Bernard Slade’s crackling comic dialogue. They trade the funny one-liners with an ease indicative of the potent on-stage chemistry existing between them. But there’s also genuine tenderness in the relationship we’re seeing. “Sugarman, a delightful actress, gives us a

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Lana Sugarman stars in the hit Classic Theatre Festival comedy Same Time, Next Year, in a performance that is winning praise from audiences as well as some of Canada’s top theatre reviewers. Doris with a readiness to accept the funny side of life, but she also reveals a woman with the strength and resilience to respond to change and challenge within the emerging feminist cul-

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$284,900.00 • MLS# 1066236 • ROBIN FERRILL

362 MOFFATT STREET Wonderful turn of the century brick home on a large (124’ x 202’) fully serviced town lot. Mature hedges, gorgeous gardens, stone patio, outdoor fireplace and more. Both a double attached garage and detached garage/shop. $549,900.00 • MLS# 1061465 • JOHN COBURN

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291 VICTORIA STREET

17 CAMPBELL STREET

261 CARLBECK DRIVE

4 beds, huge country kitchen, completely re-wired, carport with inside entry to the home, lots of windows, great location.

Lots of recent upgrades, landscaping, flooring, paint and more. Open concept,

$319,900.00 • MLS# 1058095 • JASON COLEMAN

$249,900.00 • MLS# 1053831 • JEFF WILSON

WALTER RENWICK Broker

JOHN COBURN Broker

RHONDA BRUNKE Sales Representative

3 bedroom home in the town of Almonte on large fenced yard. Home boasts gas heat, central air, main fl living and family rooms, terrific storage area in lower level, sunroom off family room and attached garage with entry to main level.

ROBIN J FERRILL Broker of Record

JEFF WILSON Sales Representative

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51 ROCHESTER STREET Good location in the heart of town. 50 x 100 lot offers good sized backyard. Could be excellent income property or great family home. CALL TODAY! $189,900.00 • MLS# 1061749 • MARLY BURKE

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Excellent double - great income from back unit while you live in the front. SOLD: CALL RHONDA FOR RESULTS!

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$419,900.00 • MLS# 1067226 • JEFF WILSON

$269,900.00 • MLS# 1034405 • RHONDA BRUNKE

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THURSDAY JULY 13

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SATURDAY JULY 8, 1:00PM - 2:30PM 104 MAGNOLIA WAY, KEMPTVILLE · $434,900

MLS 1055918 1782 Conc 1 Ramsay. 5+ acres, 3+2 bedroom 2 bath spacious bungalow. Detached building has a horse stall intact and room for 2. Visit www.1782Conc1.com

SATURDAY JULY 8, 3:15PM - 4:30PM 5475 CTY RD 15, AUGUSTA · $439,900 Very spacious custom 3 bedroom, 3 bath home plus a main floor office/in-law area. 3 car garage and 2.44 acres.

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10:00am-11:00am 89 Willow Lane 30 Jasper Ave 11:00am-12:00pm 195 Harold St 29 Ross St 90 Poonamalie Rd 11:00am-12:30pm 12 Gladstone Ave 239 Sommerville 11:00am – 1:00pm 161 Sheppard Avenue 11:30am-12:30pm 22 Elm St 129 Ferrara Blvd 11:30am-1:00pm 20 Tysick Ave 12:30pm-1:30pm 12 Anne St 1:00pm-2:00pm 46 Aberdeen Ave 361 Queen St 1:00pm-2:30pm 104 Magnolia Way 2:00pm-4:00pm 161 Kincardine Dr 2:00pm-3:30pm 111 Otter Lake Rd 2:30pm-3:30pm 25 Kensington Ave 12 Cedar Ave 3:15pm-4:30pm 5474 Cty Rd 15

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Antique show in Perth

The 32nd Perth Antiques Show took place over the Canada Day weekend, July 1-2, at the Perth Civitan Club. Above: Bill Breeze of Otter Creek Antiques & Crafts in Lombardy, right, shows a piece to Ron Woodstock of Stittsville.

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Tara Gesner/Metroland

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From a refugee camp in West Africa to a new home across the road from the Perth fairgrounds ... Perth’s newest family may also be its most grateful. As dozens of friends, supporters and workers who made his new home a reality gathered on what is now his front lawn at 53 Arthur St., Makhtar Tall choked up on Wednesday, June 28. When he arrived in Canada in 2007, “I did not know these things would happen to me,” he said. “Thank you to God.” He was joined by his wife, Seynabou, and their three children, Fatou, 11, Fallon, 9, and Oumou, 7. After thanking everyone for the work done by Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa’s Perth chapter, and student construction workers from Algonquin College’s Perth campus, he assured townspeople, “I’m not going anywhere! I am here forever.” The college’s dean, Christopher Hahn, of the Perth campus, was the master of ceremonies that afternoon and noted, “This is a really special day.” Mayor John Fenik welcomed the Tall family to the Perth community. “When you don’t have a safe place to live ... everything stops. It is soulcrushing.” Fenik commended the work done by the Algonquin students and others who built the structure, which he called “straight and true and level, and it is built on a good foundation ...

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Scott Crone, (right) vice president of underwriting and distribution at the Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group, and chair of the C.A.R.E. committee, presents the keys to 53 Arthur St., to Makhtar Tall June 28. 30 years from now, it will be a place of cherished memories.” Allan Brown, the chair of Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa’s Perth chapter, quoted the movie Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989), calling the completion of the Habitat House the end of a “most excellent chapter.” “The (Perth) chapter itself did not exist 18 months ago,” said Brown, who admitted “I (still) don’t know a U-joint from my elbow. We moved

quickly with a lean team. This has been a great project. This is the end of an exciting first chapter.” Alison Alexander, president of the Lanark-Leeds Home Builders’ Association, said Perth “came together … for a such a deserving family.” Steve Walsh, construction manager for Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa, said each build requires volunteer labour, corporate donations, and gifts-in-kind. “We require not just volunteers, but

people with skills.” He noted that while Perth campus students did a lot of work on the house, students from another program at the Ottawa campus also pitched in to help. Walsh commended Seynabou Tall for making food for his volunteers during the build. “We will miss it (Seynabou’s hospitality) terribly when we move to Orleans” for the next build.

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Municipal Connection THANK YOU Perth Fire Fighters’ Association 5th Annual Golf Tournament a Great Success! The Perth Fire Fighters’ Association would like to thank the following donors for their tremendous support of the 5th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, which was held June 3rd. These funds go back into the community to support the youth of Perth, including free swimming at the Perth Indoor Pool and free skating at the Perth Arena, not to mention the Perth Fire Dawgs Basketball and Ball Hockey programs, participation in the annual Bike Rodeo, and now KidFish!

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Antique show in Perth

The Perth Civitan Club was the location of the 32nd Perth Antiques Show, held over the Canada Day weekend, July 1-2. Above, looking after the barbecue, from left: Bill McNicol (president elect), William McKenzie, Laura Renes, Ted Flindall and Doug Coutts.

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as I can to serve the community,” said Vickers. “I can’t get over the tremendous support I’ve received.” “I think people have that nostalgia for Sears – that makes a big difference.” “I had a few sleepless nights,” Vickers admitted. But, he said, “I think things are back on track.”

“There’s business here – and I’m getting it,” he said, adding that he just wishes his business was secure from the corporate end of things. The local hometown store operates in a franchise-like agreement, where by Vickers leases the space and gets the Sears products in. So, if Sears goes, he goes. “Things will hopefully keep im“My plan is to stick it out as long proving rather than getting worse.”

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Nancy Currie, Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa’s family services manager, said the event was a great way to “introduce (the family) to (their) new neighbours.” Coming from the West African nation of Senegal, the couple was separated for many years before being reunited in Canada. Makhtar worked hard, working his way up to the position of store manager at a Dollarama, while his wife was a stay-at-home mom at their cramped, two-bedroom apartment. “They jumped at the chance of raising their kids in a small community,” said Currie. Makhtar’s “eyes lit up,” while Seynabou “had the biggest smile,” recalled Currie. Each Habitat family has to donate 500 volunteer hours as a type of down payment – but the Tall family went “above and beyond,” donating 550 hours. The afternoon was made a little sweeter with the Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group donating $25,000 to Habitat. “We think it makes senses to give

back to the community,” said Scott Crone, vice-president of underwriting and distribution, who presented the Tall family with the keys to their new place. “As residents of Perth, The Commonwell takes pride in giving back to our own community,” said Tim Shauf, president and CEO of The Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group. “Habitat for Humanity lifts our community up and we are honoured to help them build homes for those in need.” The Commonwell’s C.A.R.E (Create a Ripple Effect) program helps to fund vital charitable organizations in Ontario communities. Last year, The Commonwell donated over $534K to a variety of local organizations including hospitals, food banks, Big Brothers, Big Sisters, youth services and palliative care. “The Commonwell has demonstrated tremendous community leadership through this partnership with our Perth chapter," says Alexis Ashworth, Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa’s CEO. “We are incredibly grateful for their financial support, which will change the life of a family forever.”

FIRE CHIEF LEVEL SPONSORS ($250+): • Publow’s Plumbing • Tackaberry Sand & Stone Ltd. • The Graham-Dixon Group (BMO N.B.) • Allan & Partners LLP • Perth Family Medicine • French Fry Trailers Inc. • Barker Willson Professional Corporation • Northwind • Canadian Tire Perth • OMYA Canada Inc. • Burchell Lightning Protection Ltd. • O’Reilly’s Ale House

FIRE CAPTAIN LEVEL SPONSORS ($100+): • Brownlee’s Metro Perth • BBD&E Fire Fighters’ Association • Levac Propane • Palmer & Associates • Dyke & Murphy Professional Corporation • Dr. William E. Hall Dentistry • Perth Physiotherapy • Scotiabank • Arnott Bros. Construction • Rideau Group Inc. • Lincoln Heights Ford • Barnabe’s Y.I.G. • BC Mechanical Services • Perth Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary • Oakes Towing and Recovery • CGIS • Eaton Industries • Douglas H. Mather Professional Corporation • Summit Security of Ottawa • McVeety Electric • Tom Sullivan Plumbing • Green HVAC Services • Medigreen • Kid with a Crayon • A.J. Stone Co. Ltd. • Welton Plumbing • Colleen Bracken • Anne Buchanan • Advanced Alarms • JP Brankin & Sons

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FIRE FIGHTER LEVEL SPONSOR $50+): • Johnson Chiropractic Clinic • Johnson Chiropractic Animal Clinic • BMO Perth • Chiropractic Care and Longevity Centre

PRIZES AND OTHER DONATIONS: • Perth Fire Department • Four Seasons Car Wash • Krown Rust Control • Valley Tool & Fastener • Tim Horton’s • Mex & Co. • The Beach House • Rental Village • Home Hardware Perth • Eye & Vision Clinic • Canadian Tire Perth (Pierre Hofstatter) • Nixon Lumber & Custom Millworks • Elite Engraving • Howitzer Hockey (Trevor Choffe) • CIBC • Frito Lay (Jason Fournier) • Top Shelf Distillery • Perth Brewery • Star Life Fire & Safety • Temple’s Sugar Bush • Kelly’s Flowers • Tayside Motorsports • Perth Blue Wings/Father & Son Barbershop • Town of Perth • Perth Softcloth Carwash • The Graham-Dixon Group (BMO Nesbit Burns) • Olympia • Cimco • Tweed • OzTREKK • E. Kerr & Co. • Jordan Kennie and Alan Drummond • Coldwell Banker (Sheri Mahon-Fournier) • Mapleview Golf Club • Maximilian Dining Lounge • Prodecal

Municipal Connection EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Environmental Services Lead Hand – Fleet: Full Time Unionized Position The Corporation of the Town of Perth is currently accepting applications for an Environmental Services Lead Hand – Fleet. The successful candidate will possess a Grade 12 diploma (minimum level of education required for position), a Certificate of Qualifications – Truck and Coach Technician, a Certificate of Qualifications – Automotive Service Technician, an AZ/DZ licence in good standing with the Ministry of Transportation, as well as other related experience and qualifications as detailed in the job description. This position is placed on the “E” Panel (current hourly rate of $28.71 to $33.76). This is a 40-hour per week position. A complete job description is available upon request. Applicants are invited to submit covering letters and resumes no later than Wednesday, July 12th, 2017, at 12 Noon, to the attention of Pierce Olynyk, Payroll Administrator, Corporation of the Town of Perth, 80 Gore St. East, Perth, ON K7H 1H9 or via email to payroll@perth.ca, or you may submit an application at www.perth.ca/townhall/employment. The Corporation of the Town of Perth is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act 2001, and will be used only for the purpose of candidate selection. The Town of Perth will provide accommodation for individuals with accessibility needs..

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Utility Operator II: Temporary Full-Time Unionized Position The Corporation of the Town of Perth is seeking resumes for an Environmental Services Utility Operator II for a six-month initial contract term. Reporting to the Environmental Services Lead Hands, Utility Operator II shall be responsible for operating a variety of equipment used in the maintenance of municipal infrastructure in accordance with approved policies and procedures. Utility Operator II shall also be responsible for the operation, construction and maintenance of the water distribution and wastewater systems and the road network. The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications: • A Grade 12 Diploma, (minimum level of education required for position). • Provincial Certification in Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection. • 1 to 3 years’ work experience. • Valid Ontario DZ Driver’s License is required. • A Police Criminal Record Check will be required of the successful candidate. This position is placed on the “C” Panel (current hourly rate of $22.64 to $26.97). This is a forty (40) hours per week position, requiring flexibility for some evening and weekend work as well as participating in the “on-call’ rotation. A complete job description is available upon request. Applicants are invited to submit covering letters and resumes no later than Monday July 10th, 2017 at 12:00 noon to the attention of Pierce Olynyk, Payroll Administrator, Corporation of the Town of Perth, 80 Gore Street East, Perth, Ontario, K7H 1H9, or via e-mail payroll@perth.ca, or may submit an application at www.perth.ca/townhall/employment. The Corporation of the Town of Perth is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act 2001, and will be used only for the purpose of candidate selection. The Town of Perth will provide accommodation for individuals with accessibility needs.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Chief Building Official: Full-Time Non-Union Position The Corporation of the Town of Perth is currently accepting applications for a permanent, full-time Chief Building Official. Reporting to the Director of Development and Protective Services, the Chief Building Official is responsible for the operation and administration of the Ontario Building Code Act, as well as Municipal By-law Enforcement including Property Maintenance and Occupancy Standards Bylaw, Parking Control and the Municipal Facility Maintenance program. The successful candidate will possess a College Diploma in the field of Architecture, Engineering Technology or equivalent, a minimum of 5 years’ municipal experience (preferably in a municipal building department), as well as other related experience and qualifications as detailed in the job description. This position is placed on the “F” Panel (current hourly rate of $33.75 to $40.93). This is a 36.25 hour per week position. A complete job description is available upon request. Applicants are invited to submit covering letters and resumes no later than July 18th, 2017 at 12:00 midnight to the attention of Pierce Olynyk, Payroll Administrator, Corporation of the Town of Perth, 80 Gore Street East, Perth, Ontario, K7H 1H9 or via e-mail payroll@perth.ca or may submit an application at www.perth.ca/townhall/employment The Corporation of the Town of Perth is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act 2001, and will be used only for the purpose of candidate selection. The Town of Perth will provide accommodation for individuals with accessibility needs..

REEQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: PERTH & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CENTRE CANTEEN OPERATOR The Corporation of the Town of Perth is seeking proposals from qualified Operators to provide a food service operation for patrons of the Perth & District Community Centre. Interested Operators must submit their proposals in sealed envelopes marked “Community Centre Canteen Operator” to Shannon Baillon, Director of Community Services, no later than July 11th, 2017 at Perth Town Hall, 80 Gore St. East, Perth, ON K7H 1H9, by 11:00am. Please contact Shannon Baillon at 613-267-3311 Ext. 2227 or sbaillon@perth.ca or visit www.perth.ca/bidsandtenders or in the News section for more details.

SMALL BUSINESS ADVISORY CENTRE: JULY 2017 APPOINTMENTS Perth’s Economic Development Department and the Small Business Advisory Centre have joined forces to assist new entrepreneurs and existing business owners in the community. Once a month Cindy James, Manager of the Small Business Advisory Centre for Lanark County, will visit Perth Town Hall. Ms. James will be taking appointments with budding entrepreneurs as well as established business owners, offering information on business topics such as registering a business, developing a business plan, marketing, financing, HST regulations and much more. The next available date for appointments is Wednesday, July 12th, 2017 between 8:30 am and 12 Noon in the Kent Room at Perth Town Hall. Interested parties can make an appointment by contacting Kim Angell McCormick, Youth and Client Services, at the Small Business Advisory Centre: 613-283-7002 Ext. 109.

Day Camp ! At the Perth Pool July 3-September 1, 2017

Join Us for: Week 1: July 4-7 - Splash into Summer Week Week 2: July 10-14 - Wacky Science Week Week 3: July 17-21 - Exploring our Community Week Week 4: July 24-28 - Creatures Week Week 5: July 30 - August 4 - Around the World Week Week 6: August 8-11 - Spirit Week (Short Week) Week 7: August 14-18 - Nature Week Week 8 August 21-25 - Wild Week Week 9: August 28 - September 1 - Sports Week at Conlon Farm We offer a unique setting for parents looking for trained counsellors who will provide children with fun and exciting activities. Campers will swim twice a day and participate in both indoor and outdoor activities in a safe and nurturing environment. Open to campers ages 4-12. • Drop off: 8:30am. • Pick up: 4:30pm. • Early drop off (8:00am) and late pick up (until 5:00pm) available for $5.00 per 30 minutes. • Participants must bring their own lunch and snacks. • For more information please email pos@perth.ca or call us at 613-267-5302.

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Financial projection predicts ‘daunting’ prospect of hospital deficits Beckett said that “we are legislated that we must submitted a balanced budget,” each year. This year, there was a budget surplus of $1.2 million dollars, and the overall debt stands at $7.1 million – down from $9.1 million just last year. The hospital took in $52.3 million in revenue this past year, of which 80 per cent comes from the Local Health Integration Network (LHIN). Of the hospital’s costs, salaries, wages, and benefits take up 60 per cent of that pie. On the asset side,

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Bev McFarlane, president and chief executive officer of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital, holds up a brochure during her speech at the hospital’s annual general meeting at the Great War Memorial Hospital site in Perth on Tuesday, June 27.

Significant capital costs on the horizon BY DESMOND DEVOY

desmond.devoy@metroland.com

A 10-year projection by the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital (PSFDH) has raised the prospect of potential deficits. During her opening statements at the hospital’s annual general meeting, held at the Great War Memorial Hospital site in Perth on Tuesday, June 27, board chair Donna Howard said that the “in-depth review,” of the hospital’s financial picture for the next decade showed “potential deficits were projected for future years,” said Howard. “The picture this created was somewhat daunting.” This was, in part, because there were “significant capital costs projected,” in the future, which may mean that the hospital has to rely more on “traditional sources of funding,” such as the hospital foundations at both hospital sites in Perth and Smiths Falls. The province has made funding changes to medium-sized hospitals, Howard said, and “next year will be important, if not critical,” to making important decisions, she added. Board vice chair Cheryl Beckett told the meeting that the board was “working hard” to address the debt issue, but that part of the possible deficit problem could stem from the fact that the 10-year financial outlook foresees about $2.5 million a year ($25 million in total for the decade) for

capital expenditures. Hospital president and chief executive officer Bev McFarlane said that this is the fourth year in a row that the hospital has had a budget surplus, a targeted amount of which has gone “to pay down debt,” said McFarlane. She echoed Howard’s words about medium-sized hospital funding, noting that hospitals like hers “are particularly at risk when there are fluctuations,” she said. In delivering the finance report,

Beckett reported assets of $72.4 million, and capital assets of $67 million, which includes buildings, for example. Beckett cautioned that there is “an ongoing need to upgrade our equipment and systems,” and that the upgrades needed are not just “sexy new hospital equipment,” but also from more mundane parking lot paving – as was happening just outside that very morning. “That’s a lot to put on our auxiliaries and foundations,” said Beckett,

since foundations, not the province, pay for items like hospital equipment. “We have some big projects coming forward.” Serena Fortin, from Allan and Partners LLP accounting firm, said that “our firm is very supportive of these plans,” but agreed with Beckett that, when it comes to details like the foundations picking up the tab for new hospital equipment, not the province, “people in the community doesn’t understand that.”

Hospital reports better stroke mortality survival rate after move to Brockville

BY DESMOND DEVOY

desmond.devoy@metroland.com

More people are surviving strokes in southern Lanark County because they are being taken to Brockville for post-stroke care. That was the message of Dr. Kate Stolee, the new chief of staff at the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital, during the hospital’s annual general meeting (AGM) at the Great War Memorial Hospital site in Perth on Tuesday, June 27. “A stroke can have devastating consequences,” said Stolee, during her first address to an AGM in her new role, which she took over from Dr. Peter Roney on April 1. Last year, the hospital made the decision that stroke patients, after receiving initial treatment here in Lanark County, would receive “acute stroke care,” at the Brockville General Hospital (BGH) for at least the first week, in the hopes of seeing better post-stroke outcomes.

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Part of this reason is because, simply put, Brockville sees more stroke patients per year – an average of about 100 per year, while the Perth and Smiths Falls campuses combined see an average of 50 stroke patients per year. The decision to move patients to Brockville for poststroke car was made “after much consideration … and due diligence,” said Stolee. Since May of 2016, the hospital has sent 56 stroke patients to the BGH, and there has been a reduction in the stroke mortality rate, from 17.4 per cent, to 4.6 per cent now. Other advances Wayne Johnson, vice chair of the hospital board, and a member of the hospital’s board quality committee, reported that “significant progress” has been made in other areas of patient care. Emergency room wait times have “declined significantly,” he said, while the number of people who leave the emergency room without having been seen has also gone down.

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A display at the Hall of Remembrance military museum is set to show a pair of combat boots which were part of the Vimy Ridge ceremony this past April 9. The boots will be on loan through the Veterans Affairs Canada “Borrow A Boot” program until Sept. 1. Submitted photo

Legion's Ladies' Auxiliary to hold yard sale Ladies’ Auxiliary Public Relations Officer Sheila Marjoram reports that the Ladies are holding a Yard Sale on Saturday, July 8 in the Legion Hall from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. No clothing or shoes please. For more information please call the office 613-267-4400. Days of Yore … From The Perth Courier dated June 4, 1970. Under a photo credited to Don Crawford: “Perth Legion is fast becoming ‘The Entertainment Capital of Eastern Ontario’, where many international stars have performed, and more are booked for the coming months. Here Dave Armour, comedy star of the Pig and Whistle Show, points in mock alarm at branch man-

Branch 244 News ager Vern Trivett’s ‘genuine’ Indian necktie. Stars of the Pig and Whistle were at Perth Legion on Saturday, May 16.” The same edition also carried a photo of M-Cpl. Fred White of the 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment, erecting the Battalion sign outside the Canadian Contingent in Nicosia, Cyprus. Did you know? The People’s Liberation Army

(PLA) of China is said to have the world's largest ground force, currently totalling some 1.6 million personnel, or about 60 percent of the PLA's total manpower of more than 2.3 million. The PLA is also one of the fastest growing military forces in the world, and has been modernizing and amassing new arsenals over the past several years. Military service is compulsory by law, however it has not been enforced due to the large numbers available for service. Don’t forget our websites: www. rcl244.com and www.hallofremembrance.ca. Facebook: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 244. Submitted by Terry O’Hearn

www.twp.beckwith.on.ca The meeting dates are as follows: Tuesday, July 18th, 2017

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Reeve Richard Kidd

2017 HERITAGE DAYS THANK YOU The Township of Beckwith would like to extend their deepest appreciation to the following Volunteers and Sponsors for their generous contributions towards the 2017 Beckwith Heritage Days. It is through the kindness of individuals such as yourselves that these social events help strengthen our sense of community.

OUR CORPORATE SPONSORS: Allan Chartered Accountants Professional Corporation McIntosh Perry Consulting & Engineering Thomas Cavanagh Construction Ltd. Vice and Hunter Barristers and Solicitors

VOLUNTEERS & DEMONSTRATORS Adam Dowdall, Display Allan & Judy McLellan, Antique Equipment Ashton United Church, BBQ Beckwith Fire Department, Display & Demonstration Beckwith Heritage Committee, Display Beckwith Summer Camp Staff, Children’s Games Bill Truscott, Organization Committee Canada Capital A’s Club, Antique Cars Carleton Place & Beckwith Heritage Museum, Display

Cavanagh Construction, Equipment Display Cherie Kirby, Face Painting Doug Sturgess, Organizing Committee & Display Elliott Farm Supply, Equipment Display Girl Guides, Pancake Breakfast Gary McEwen, Antique Tractor Display Gord Angus, Business Display Jockbrae Farms, Farm Equipment Lanark County Genealogical Society, Display Lanark County Plowman’s Association, Display Melanie Murphy, Craft Market Organizer Montgomery Exhibit Preston Harris, Antique Equipment Brian Moffatt, Organization Committee St. James Anglican Church & Sunday School, Parade Vintage Iron/Steel, Antique Cars Watson’s Mill, Display

Special thanks to all those who participated in the Canada 150th Heritage Parade!

GOODWOOD FESTIVAL AT BECKWITH PARK FRIDAY, AUGUST 4TH, 2017 TO SUNDAY, AUGUST 6TH, 2017 Beckwith Park—1319 9th Line Beckwith, Carleton Place

TICKETS ON SALE NOW at the following locations Township of Beckwith Municipal Office — 1702 9th Line Beckwith Graham’s Shoe — 139 Bridge Street, Carleton Place SRC Music — 124 Moore Street, Carleton Place Nicholson’s Sundries — 2529 County Road 29, Pakenham Naismiths Sports Pub — 411 Ottawa Street, Almonte Mark’s Cobbler Shop — 98 Gore Street East, Perth

Featuring Local Ottawa Valley Country Musicians!

Visit the Beckwith Township Website at www.twp.beckwith.on.ca/events-calendar to see the official entertainment line-up!

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PDCI top award winners

Perth and District Collegiate Institute held its commecement June 28. Here are the top award winners, including: Owen Willows, Raisin’ the Devil, Ontario Principals’ Council Leadership Award; Kara Cameron, Governor General’s Award for Top Academic Standing, and Santana Cole, Lieutenant Governor Award for Volunteerism.

THE TOWNSHIP OF CENTRAL FRONTENAC www.centralfrontenac.com Employment Opportunity

PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR The Township of Central Frontenac is located one hour north of the City of Kingston and a half hour west of the Town of Perth in the heart of the Land O’Lakes Tourist Region of eastern Ontario. The municipality is looking for a Public Works Supervisor. Reporting to the Public Works Manager, The Public Works Supervisor will be responsible for coordinating Public Works Maintenance, Waste Management and Capital Projects. The Public Works Supervisor will also assist the Public Works Manager in the preparation of budgets, plans and priorities while providing effective oversight and technical guidance on all assigned projects and daily Public Works Operations while following guidelines established by the policies of Township Council and/or the Clerk Administrator and in accordance with legislation. The successful candidate will possess the following: • Community College Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. • Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) designation or equivalent preferred. • Certified Road Supervisor (CRS) designation considered an asset. • Minimum of five (5) years direct or related experience, preferably in the municipal infrastructure including roads, bridges, storm sewers and landfills at the intermediate to senior level. • Excellent interpersonal, customer service and communication skills. • Must possess a valid Class ‘G’ Ontario Driver’s License and satisfactory CPIC. The ideal candidate will have experience and knowledge of the latest software application with the ability to complete computer data entries. The salary range for this position is $63,000 to $68,207 based on a 35 hour work week. A comprehensive benefit package is also provided. A complete job description is available on the Township’s website at www.centralfrontenac.com Qualified candidates are asked to submit their resume and covering letter by noon local time on Friday July 21, 2017. Questions can be directed to Brad Thake, Public Works Manager at bthake@centralfrontenac.com Clearly marked “Confidential – Public Works Supervisor” to Cathy MacMunn, AMCT, ACST Clerk Administrator Township of Central Frontenac P.O. Box 89, Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0 Tel. 613-279-2935 Fax. 613-279-2422 cmacmunn@centralfrontenac.com We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those considered for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information will be collected for the principal purpose of determining an applicant’s eligibility for potential employment. The Township of Central Frontenac is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation for an applicant with a disability will be provided upon request.

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Burger wars food fight avoided for Canada Day Farmers’ Market marks 25 years DESMOND DEVOY

desmond.devoy@metroland.com

Perth town council found itself in the middle of a food fight of sorts, calling a Canada Day truce just days before the big Conlon Farm celebration. Coun. Jim Boldt brought the matter to council’s attention at the town council meeting on Tuesday, June 27, when he said that Janet and John Lafortune, who run the concession stands at both the Perth arena and Conlon Farm, alerted him to a matter that gave him “pause for serious concern.” Normally, during Canada Day celebrations at Conlon Farm, town councillors would come and assist with the cooking and serving of food. But for the Canada 150 party, “we, as in staff, decided we would bring in another food vendor, which we have a right to do,” said Boldt. The new vendor is Law and Orders (LO), based in Innisville, Drummond/North Elmsley Township. Boldt hastened to add that “they (LO) are great people. They make great food.” The problem, for Boldt and the Lafortunes, was not with the quality of the LO burger, but with a clause in the contract the Lafortunes have with the town. “They (the Lafortunes) are forbidden from selling their bread and butter meal, which is burgers and fries,” said Boldt. “This is their (Lafortunes') biggest day of the year. Why would we bring in an outside contractor to compete with them, to be in direct competition with them?” As far as he understood the contract, Boldt said that if the town had brought in, say, a pizza vendor, there would have been no problem, as the

Lafortunes do not sell pizza, so the pizza could have been sold at one stall, and the Lafortune burgers sold at another. “We apparently approached Laws and Orders,” said Boldt, who said that he met with community services director Shannon Baillon, and chief executive director John deRosenroll. “We felt something could be worked out. I would like to think we can foster a compromise.” Before the Lafortunes took over the concession at the Conlon Farm chalet, Coun. Jim Graff recalled that “staffing the chalet was a big pain in the butt.” Bringing in competition is something that “I don’t think … is the right thing to do,” said Graff. “We should be totally behind the vendors (the Lafortunes),” as they do little extras like stay open late into the evening to accommodate soccer and baseball games that run late. Coun. Judy Brown agreed that “we can’t tell them (Law and Orders) to go away three days before” Canada Day. She also pointed out that Law and Orders “provided food for the Polar Bear Plunge at no cost” on New Year’s Day. Coun. Riq Turner also expressed surprise at the decision by staff to contract out. “Why are we bringing in something that is already there?” asked Turner. “In retail, there are ebbs and flows.” By doing this, Turner said, “we have pulled the rug out from under them.” deRosenroll said he had “full sympathy for local contractors,” but stressed that, under the contract, the “town has the right to bring in other vendors for special events, like Canada Day.” He conceded that “we need better wording for this contract which is probably 15 or 20 years old.” Mayor John Fenik appeared a little

surprised that the last major debate in the council chambers before the July council break would be about fast food. “I really did not think that we would be having a burger debate,” said Fenik. “There are two types of burgers here. I’ve had both,” he said, the more gourmet LO variety, and the more pedestrian chalet variety. At this point, Fenik put forward a motion that would allow the Lafortunes to make and sell their burgers alongside Law and Orders. Coun. Ed McPherson wondered if the canteen operators could “give us an estimate of what (their) losses are for that day, and we will assume that,” he said. “I will not assume any loss,” replied Fenik. “We are not in breach of any contract. This is getting a little ridiculous.” Brown agreed that “we are going down a dangerous road here.” McPherson noted that council has been helping out with the barbecue, to alleviate what Boldt called “the maddening crowds,” for about 23 years, by his recollection. McPherson, he would have said that he would have preferred to stick with the council barbecue if staff had come to council for their opinions. Council voted on Fenik’s motion to allow the Lafortunes to sell their burgers on July 1. The motion passed 6-1, with Brown being the sole nay vote. Later that same evening, John Lafortune appeared happy with the news. “How do I feel? Great,” he said as he prepared a hamburger, in between orders of sour key candy. “It (Canada Day) is a major day for us. This is what makes our season down here,” at Conlon Farm.

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The Perth Farmers’ Market has been bringing fresh food to its loyal customers for 25 years! Begun in June 1992, an intrepid group of local growers, bakers and makers had the idea to bring back something that was once commonplace in small towns - a central marketplace. While small in that first year with the main group of vendors on the road next to the canal, it soon moved to the parking lot, and once the Crystal Palace was built made use of the structure as well. To celebrate this momentous occasion, the market will be having a party! From 1 to 3 p.m. at the Crystal Palace there will be goodies to eat, music by Ivory Quintet, kids games provided by YAK youth center, as well as a cry by the Town Crier Brent

McLaren to welcome in our next 25 years. We invite customers to join us for this event and take some time to mingle with the vendors in a more social atmosphere. If you are a camera buff, the market is holding a photography contest this year including a prize for “Best Anniversary” picture. All rules for the contest can be found at the farmers market website at perthfarmersmarket.ca and check out our Facebook page! The Perth Farmers’ Market has been proud to bring fresh, local produce to the town for the past 25 years, and we have live music every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Submitted by the Perth Farmers’ Market

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COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE

There are no council or committee meetings in July.

Committee of the Whole Tuesday August 8, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. Council Immediately Following

REQUEST FOR TENDER Evaporative Condenser for the Lanark Arena

The Corporation of theTownship of Lanark Highlands is seeking proposals from qualified firms/individuals to supply and install a new Evaporative Condenser for the Lanark Arena. Copies of the Request forTender (RFT) may be picked up at theTownship of Lanark Highlands Municipal Office and may also be found on theTownship website. Deadline for submission of the proposals is 2:00 PM July 18th, 2017.Tenders will be opened at 2:30 PM July 18th, 2017. TheTownship of Lanark Highlands reserves the right to reject any or allTenders at its sole discretion. For further information contact: Township of Lanark Highlands Stacey Blair Clerk/Administrator 75 George Street, Lanark, Ontario K0G 1K0 T: 613-259-2398 ext.222 • F: 613-259-2291 E: clerkadm@lanarkhighlands.ca • www.lanarkhighlands.ca Note: Personal information collected from applications is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and will be used to determine qualifications. Questions about the collection of Information should be directed to the Clerk/Administrator at the address indicated above.

Annual Sports Day

Police Services Board & OPP VS Sacred Heart & Maple Grove The Lanark Highlands Police Services Board andTownship Staff would like to thank the Staff and Students at Maple Grove Public School and Sacred Heart School for a fantastic day on Friday June 16th, when students competed with the Police Services Board and members of the Ontario Provincial Police. We would also like to give a big thanks to the entire student bodies for showing their school spirit and cheering on the teams The day could not have been a success without the support of various local businesses that were more than generous with their donation of items for the BBQ Lunch and giveaways.

Many Thanks to:

Ontario Provincial Police, Staff from theTownship office, Parks and Recreation Staff and LanarkYouth Centre Staff (LHYC) • Pretty Goods (Lanark) • Lanark Landing (Lanark) Lanark Civitan (Lanark) • FreshCo (Carleton Place) • Barnabe’s Independent (Perth) Mitchell’s Independent (Carleton Place) • Patrice’s Independent (Almonte) GiantTiger (Perth) • McDonald’s (Perth) •Tim Horton’s (Perth)

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OPINION

Connected to your community

A challenge for petulant parts

ort Elmsley Karate (my happy place) has a summer training challenge. Those taking part challenge themselves with a training goal in addition to attending as many classes as possible. Examples are learning new karate techniques, increasing strength or cardio, or losing weight – all kinds of self-improvements stuff! At the end of the summer, the senseis choose a winner and there is a prize! The summer challenge is darned good timing because I have been thinking about some self-improvement goals. I see three logical windows for this during the year: New Year’s of course, then summer because routines tend to change, followed by fall, when school starts up and routines alter yet again. It’s way too late for me to achieve the trim and toned physique I desire for this summer’s bathing suit season (best to just avoid the beach, perhaps), but there’s definitely stuff on my radar. For one thing, I want to drop a few of the pounds I regained after successfully losing 30 a few years ago. Extra weight is hard on knees, and my knees, as you may have heard (over and over and over again), are petulant. So, I’m back to thinking more carefully about portion sizes and resisting snacks that aren't vegetables or fruit. Potato chips are not, I’m sorry to report, a vegetable – and they, quite specifically, are on the “no” list. This is significant for two reasons: I’m also trying to reduce sodium (which is related to my ongoing ear issue) and chips are packed with it. Secondly, they are a very tempting and extremely readily available snack at my house. I don’t buy them, but I can’t resist them once they are here. (You can draw your own conclusions about who the enabler might be.) Speaking of things to help my knees (that may, consequently, help me fit into my summer clothes), I am also pledging to work harder at (read: restart) the regimen of hip and knee exercises I was doing before getting the torn meniscus fixed. Like way before. Like why did I slack off on those? Now here’s an interesting one: eliminating caffeine. (Hahahaha. Ahem. True story.) This also ties into the ear thing. I have cut back a lot on caffeine, but there are some who say eliminating it (and sodium) may help

Past Deadline

STEPHANIE GRAY

with tinnitus and other highly amusing symptoms I have. In fact, in addition to a low-sodium diet, people with Meniere’s are encouraged to cut out, and I quote, “coffee, wine and chocolate.” To this I say ... many words that I cannot repeat here. Because seriously, universe? How is that even remotely nice at all? We’ll give it a try. I survived without caffeine during pregnancy, how bad can it be? (Don’t answer that.) Alright. Back to more trainingrelated objectives, which means coming back to knee issues. Running is not on my agenda anymore, but my doctor says walking is OK, so I want to build up to something that feels useful again. Right now endurance is an issue – I can only go so far before old WhinyPantsTheLeftKnee starts to complain, so my goal is to work towards reaching 5 km by the end of the summer. That means 5K all at once – not spread out over the course of the day, which I’m pretty sure may already be happening. This seems, perhaps, like a lot of little things. Indeed, one of the hardest parts of the challenge will probably be remembering everything I’ve said I will do. Fortunately, I am a champion list maker and I’ve already started ticking off boxes. For last year’s challenge I was way more ambitious on the fitness front. I was working on abs (sit ups, crunches, leg raises, planks and push ups), along with skipping (to work up to 1,000 skips in a session – I got to 900 before things went awry) and I aimed to walk 5K three times a week. After thinking it would be cool to switch up the walking with running, my knees quickly said, “Yeah, I don’t think so.” By the end of July, it was clear something unpleasant was afoot. Or aknee, actually. I guess I could sum up this year’s convoluted challenge by saying I’m doing things to be kind to the angry parts of my body. Perhaps I will find the ear bone is connected to the knee bone. Who knows?

Submitted photo

A flooded Beckwith Street 1926

This is Beckwith Street looking towards Foster from Herriott. On the right you can just see the letters JA, on the first building, which was the old James Bros. Foundry, an old stone building taken down in the early 1970s and replacedwithourcurrentpostoffice.Thelargebuildingontheleft,top,istheoldFosterStreetSchool,torndownin the mid 1960s to make way for the current community center.

A watery love letter to Canada

he water knows the way. It always does. It finds a way. Soft to touch, but mighty when it accumulates in size. Of the many pieces of Canada Day trivia that has been floating around these past few days, one of the more interesting tidbits for me was that Canada is the country that is home to one fifth of the world’s fresh water, according to the World Wildlife Fund Canada. That’s worth celebrating, to be sure. My family came to Canada on a boat, after all, and, for reasons that escape me now, I decided to splash a bit of water around myself – in a big way. In April of 1999, I stood on the edge of Galway Bay, near Doolin, County Clare, in Ireland. I held in one hand an empty Lucozade bottle that someone else in my family had polished off (I’m guessing it was one

DESMOND DEVOY Des Says of my siblings, as we were in Ireland for an Irish dancing competition, and I was along for the ride.) I stooped low and filled the bottle almost full and then put a cap on it and walked back to our rented car. I wanted to bring a bit of Ireland back home with me. I also brought home some turf from beside the fire, and it was later returned to the earth, in our back yard in Brampton. The water bottle, however, was, at various times, frozen in the family freezer, or sitting on my desk. In time, my sentimentality must have begun to subside, and I must have been looking to clean house. But I wanted to do it in a big way. An invitation from my father to visit

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Newfoundland gave me an inspiring way to get rid of the sea water, which I think must have been starting to “turn” at this point. In May of 2000, I again stood on the edge of the mighty Atlantic Ocean, in Bay Bulls, Newfoundland, roughly a 25 minute drive south of St. John’s, and returned the water to the sea, albeit on the complete other side. Then what did I do? Clearly, I hadn’t learned my lesson. I filled up the bottle again. In July of 2000, I headed west to visit my relatives in Vancouver, as my grandmother was also visiting from Ireland. I had not seen them since 1986, and really enjoyed meeting up with my cousin Joseph. Standing on the sands of Stanley Park’s Third Beach, a full, west coast scene played out for my central Canadian eyes – the mountains rising across the water in front of us, tall trees rising behind us, sea planes taking off,

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Connected to Your Community - P8 - Thursday, July 6, 2017

Any community organization based in our circulation area wishing to list an event of community interest is invited to submit a description of 25 words or less in writing. Submissions are not guaranteed. Admissions or event costs, will not be included. Deadline is Monday at 4:30 p.m. prior to publication date. This service is provided free of charge. Events will be listed no more than two weeks in advance. Write, Metroland Media, Attn: Regional Roundup, P.O. Box 158, Smiths Falls, Ont. K7A 4T1, or fax at 613-283-5909 or e-mail: cheryl.code@metroland.com. Items will be edited as necessary. Please include name, address and phone number.

GANANOQUE Simple Fare community lunch, Thurs., Attention Veterans, The Provincial SerJuly 20, 11:30-12:30. “Simple Fare” is comfort vice Officer will be at Legion Br. 92 in Gananfood served buffet style. All welcome. Addison oque on Wed., July 19. For an appointment United Church, 9007 County Road 29. Fully ac- contact Dan Spencer- 613-382-3820. cessible Addison Church hall. 613-924-9816. Baby Talk, Ontario Early Years. Babies 0-12mnths, Thursdays 1:30-3:00pm, 375 William St. S. 1-866-433-8933 ext 2374. Gananoque Lions Club official opening of Lions Centennial Park, Sat., July 15, 11 a.m. to Athens Daily Vacation Bible School, Son 1 p.m., 590 King St. E. (next to The Beer Store). Rock Kids Camp. July 17-21, 9-12 Register: Ribbon cutting, refreshments. Everyone welcome. Wilma Vanderkloet 613-924-9849 Paradise Lost - Paul Van Dyck’s awardingAthens Public Library. Toddler Time, every Thursday, 10:00 a.m. Children 0-3 and care- winning adaptation of Milton’s epic poem. givers; LEGO Club, first two Fridays of month, Royal Theatre, Gananoque. July 11-15, 613 6:30-7:30 pm. Kids 5-10 with a parent/care- 382-5000, www.royaltheatre.ca Teddy Bear Picnic, Ontario Early Years. giver. Details 613-924-2048. Play in the Park, Ontario Early Years for Birth-6yrs, Wednesday July 12, 10:00-noon, Parents/Caregivers & children 0-6. Thursday town park, 30 King St. E. Rain-100 Park St. July 20 & Wednesday August 23, 9:30-11:30. 1-866-433-8933 ext 2374. Athens Memorial Park, 35 Main St. E. Info: 1-866-433-8933 ext. 2374.

BROCKVILLE Alzheimer Society- Caregiver Support Group for Men. 3rd Tuesday each month, 1011am, Good Shepherd Church, 374 Stewart Blvd. Baby Talk Ontario Early Years for Parents/Caregivers & children 0-12. Tuesdays 1:30-pm, 166 Pearl St. East, Info: 1-866-4338933 ext. 2374. Brockville Off Leash Dog Park BBQ, July 9th, 11am-2 pm. (rain date July 16) BBQ hotdogs, soft drinks, bake sale, silent auction. Caring for a chronically ill person at home? Education, respite, laughter. “Caregiver Cafe”, St. Paul’s Church Hall, 3rd Tues. 1-3 pm. Register: jgarvin@ucht.com Foot Care Clinic, July 14th, 9am-2pm. Call Lisa for an appointment at 613-213-3160. Walk-ins welcome. Garage Sale in support of Homeward Bound Brockville, Saturday July 15, 8-1pm. EEC parking lot, 105 Strowger Blvd. No early birds please. Gently used treasures to support single moms and their families. Is someone else’s drinking bothering you? Al-Anon Family Group meets Wednesdays 7:30pm. Front Avenue Resource Centre, 25 Front Avenue West (Loaves and Fishes entrance), Brockville. Karaoke with the Colonel, July 16th, 1-5pm, lower lounge, Brockville Legion. Free admission. Public welcome. Men’s Senior Summer Darts, 1-4pm, every Monday, Brockville Legion. Mud Kitchen, Ontario Early Years. birth6yrs, Wednesdays July 5-August 30, 9-11:30pm, St. 166 pearl St. E.. 1-866-433-8933 ext 2374. YMCA of Brockville and Area Lunch, 11:30-1pm every Wednesday, Take-out available, YMCA 345 Park Street. Proceeds to the 2015 YMCA Annual Giving Campaign: Strong Kids 613-342-7961 ext 30.

LANSDOWNE

Basement Sale, July 8, 8-noon, St. Patrick’s Church, Lansdowne, 985 Kidd Road, N. Lansdowne Summer Garden Contest sponsored by LAFR. Registration date extended to July 7. Call Donna at 613-659-3550 or email lafr@1000island.net with gardener’s name, civic address and phone number. Lansdowne Telephone Company Celebrates 110th Anniversary - Friday July 14 - 10:00am to 3:00pm. 42 King St W, live entertainment - Trilogy Band - balloon artist, face painters, Hero Characters, refreshments, draw prizes. Info:613-659-2222. Leeds & District Western Horse Association Horse Show, July 16, 10am, Lansdowne Fairgrounds. Info: thill738@hotmail.com

MALLORYTOWN Mallorytown Legion Branch 484, Breakfast daily, Monday-Friday, 7-11am.. 13 Quabbin Road. Everyone Welcome. Mallorytown Legion Branch 484 Lounge open Friday and Saturday, 2pm-8pm. 13 Quabbin Road. Everyone Welcome. Mallorytown Legion, Weekly bingo, every Thursday night, doors open at 5 p.m. Regular games start at 6:30 p.m. Yonge in Bloom Annual Hidden Gardens Tour, Mallorytown Area. Saturday July 8, 9am to 3pm. Tea and Lunch, Reserve ticket: 613923-5159. Tickets: Purcell’s Freshmart, Brockville Tourism Office, Market Square.

Prescott & District Lions Club Bingo, Prescott Legion, Monday July 10 and run every second Monday. Doors open 5:30, Bingo starts 7 pm Prescott 2017 Summer Concert Series, Kinsmen Amphitheatre. July 9th, Barb Hunter Gather at the River - an afternoon of and Seaway Winds, 7pm. Christian music, Pavilion beside Cardinal LePrescott 2017 Summer Concert Series, gion, July 15, noon-4pm. All welcome. Bring Kinsmen Amphitheatre. July 16th, Shout Sislawn chairs. ters, 7pm.

RURAL Leeds China Painters Show and Sale, Saturday, July 8, 10-3pm, Forfar Community Hall, 1544 County Road 42. 613-283-8851 Play in the Park, Ontario Early Years birth-6yrs. Wednesday July 19, August 2 & 16, 10:00-11:30. Rideau Lakes Public Library, Elgin Branch, side lawn, if rain children’s room, 26 Halladay St. Info: 1-866-433-8933 ext. 2374.

SPENCERVILLE

0215 to reserve a seat. Orange Lodge 12th of July Parade, Tuesday 12th July, Carleton Place, Neelin St Arena Church, 3pm, dinner 4:30pm, parage 7pm, dance to follow. Kevin 613-253-5547. Parents and Children’s Group every Monday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. 30 Bennett Street. Info: 613-257-2779 ext 3107 (or ext 3100). Rotary Club of Carleton Place & Mississippi Mills meet every Monday evening at 6:15 at Thirsty Moose, Mill St. (Carleton Place). Info: Louise 613-253-2602. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church ‘Celebrate Canada 150’ Worship Service, Riverside Park. Sunday, July 2, 10 a.m. pot-luck picnic will follow. In case of rain the service will be in the church at 39 Bridge Street.

Quiltessence - Exhibit of Heritage & Modern Quilts, Spencerville Mill, Sunday, July 2 to 9, 10 am to 4 pm. Vendor sale of quilt products July 8 & 9. Historical display A Stitch in Time - Quilting DELTA Through the Ages. Strawberry Social Party in the Park, Sunday, Canada Day in Delta - starting at 11am July 9, 1 to 4 pm, Spencerville Mill Park. Celebrate Canada 150 at a red & white party. Games, in Russell Park for fashion parade, bring picnic lunch, lawn chairs/blanket. Stone Mills Park, BBQ, contest, live music. 60 King St., for games then Afternoon Tea at 2pm, 3pm & 4pm. In case of rain events will be at Old Town Hall. Milling Demonstration at the Old Stone Mill in Delta Sat., July 1 starting at 1pm Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Billings Estate Historical Site, Monday July 10. Call Home Support 613-256-4700 to register Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, strength KEMPTVILLE & balance exercise program, every Wednesday 2-3 p.m. Almonte Civitan Hall. Call Home Baby Talk, Wednesday, July 5, 1:30-3 p.m. Support 613-256-4700 Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Wednes- Madison Montessori Academy, 2965 County day Night Cafe, Wednesday, July 12, 6 p.m. Rd #43. Blood Donor Clinic, June 29. North GrenMills Community Support Office, 67 Industrial Dr. Transportation. Entertainment provided. ville Municipal Centre. 1:30-4:00pm and 5:00Call Home Support to reserve 613-256-4700. 7:30pm. Sponsored by the Knights of ColumTea on the Lawn served by the Ramsay bus. There is a shortage of blood for the sumWomen’s Institute, Mill of Kintail Conserva- mer, we need your help. Appointment blood.ca tion Area near Almonte. Every Wednesday and 1-888-TO DONATE Diabetes Education Programme, at the Saturday, 2:00 - 4:00pm in July and August. Kemptville Hospital Diabetes Clinic, the first Info: 613-256-3610 The July Valley Singles Lunch will be held Wednesday and Thursday of the month. You at The Gourmet Restaurant in Carleton Place must register by calling 613-258-6133 ext 400. on Sunday, July 9, 1 p.m. For info contact Pat Info: www.kdh.on.ca 613-622-5693 or Johanna 613-432-7622.

LANARK Community Home Support- Footcare Clinics on Tues & Thurs. For Appt. 613-2530733. Community Home Support Friday Lunch Bunch. Friday July 7, 14, 21, 28 at the Home Support office at 12 Noon. Transportation available. Info/reservation: 613-253-0733. Community Home Support Men’s Breakfast Wednesday July 5th at the Home Support Office, at 9:30am. Transportation available. Info/reservation: 613-253-0733. Euchre, every 2nd, 3rd and 4th Monday of the month. 7:30 p.m. Legion. Sponsor: Ladies Auxiliary. Bring your friends. Lunch/prizes. 613253-6375. Good Food for a Healthy Baby, every Thursday, 1-3 p.m. 30 Bennett Street. Info: 613-257-2779 ext 3106 (or ext 3100). Ladies Darts, every Tuesday starting 7:00 p.m. Legion. Sponsor: Ladies Auxiliary. Meatless, Monday Supper, 5:30 p.m. on June 26, Carleton Place Seventh-day Adventist Church. 117 Victoria. Call Barbara 613-898-

Euchre, every Thursday, 1:00 p.m. Legion Hall. Sponsor: Ladies Auxiliary. Lunch. Prizes. Lanark Civitans welcome you to our Canada Day Celebration at Clyde Memorial Park starting at 7:30 Music, Cake, Fire Works. Info call 613-267-2491

MERRICKVILLE Merrickville Legion, dinner and dance July 7, 6pm, “Christmas-in-July” Roast Turkey Dinner with the trimmings, Entertainment by Watermelon Wine. 7-11pm Merrickville Legion, dinner and dance June 30, 6pm, ham & scalloped potatoes dinner Entertainment by Lorne Daley. 7-11pm Merrickville Legion, executive meeting, 7pm, July 4. Merrickville Legion open during car show. July 9, beef-on-a-bun or grilled chicken caeser wrap with garden salad or coleslaw.

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PAKENHAM Pakenham Celebrates Canada 150, June 30, BBQ 5pm, Parade 7pm, Variety show Stewart Community Centre 8pm, Fireworks. July 1, Pancake breakfast Fire Hall. July 2, Stewart Community Centre, church service 11 am, children’s activities, 1-4, family dance 7:30pm. Antique car & farm equipment show Five Span Feed & Seed, 11-3. Pakenham Community Home Support sponsors: Foot care, transportation, meals on wheels, Tuesday luncheons. Info/appointment (613)624-5647.

PERTH 150 Red & White Feast, Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 244, 26 Beckwith Street East, Thursday June 29, cocktails 6pm, dinner 9pm. for tickets 613-267-0200. A Nation Lost and Found: Family-friendly, hour-long Confederation-themed historic walking play brings to life characters, stories and conflicts of 1867 Perth, Wed.-Sun. 11 am, June 21 - Aug 27. Tickets: www.classictheatre.ca, 1-877-283-1283. And The Beat Goes On: Family-friendly, hour-long ghost walk presents an 1867 meets Expo-67 themed haunted tale, Thursdays and Fridays 7 pm. Tickets: 1-877-283-1283 www. classictheatre.ca, Canada Day, July 1, Perth Legion, entertainment by Harry Adrain & Friends, 2 pm - 6 pm. Everyone welcome to celebrate with us. Community Home Support Day Hospice runs every Thursday 10-3pm, The group is for people with life-limiting illness. Pre-register 613-267-6400. Community Home Support Lanark County Bereavement Support Group meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month 1-3pm at 40 Sunset Blvd, Info: 613-267-6400 Elmwood Cemetery Memorial Service, Sunday July 9, 2 PM. Speaker - Rev. Dr. Linda Bell. Music - Tom Valliquette. Please bring your own lawn chair. Good Food for a Healthy Baby, every Thursdays, 10-12 p.m. St. James Church (Beckwith St. entrance), Info: 613-257-2779 ext 3106 (or ext 3100). Ladies Auxiliary Yard Sale, July 8, 7:302pm, no clothing or shoes, Royal Canadian Legion BR 244. Parents and Children’s Group, every Tuesday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at St James Church (Beckwith St. entrance). Info: 613-283-9307 #3100. Perth Citizens’ Band Concert, Thursday July 6, 7:30pm in Stewart Park, Perth Civitan Classic Cruisers meets Monday evenings 6pm until dusk from May 22 Sept 4. BBQ on site. Info: 613-812-1777 RTA Central Club, Saturday, July 1, Murphy’s Point Park Hike, Level 1, 8-10 km, moderate pace. Depart Conlon Farm at 9 a.m. Leader: David Batchelor, 613-264-1559 Same Time, Next Year: Two people, married to others. Perth’s Classic Theatre Festival, Tues.- Sun. 2 pm, 8 pm shows Wed. & Sat, June 23 - July 16. Tickets: 1-877-283-1283 www.classictheatre.ca Splash! Wednesdays 1:00pm to 4:00pm, July 12th to August 23rd! Kids ages 4-12, stories, games, music, snacks and crafts! Call Asbury Free Methodist Perth 613-267-2345! See REGIONAL ROUND UP page 22

REGIONAL ROUND UP From page 21

RURAL 19th Annual Rideau Lakes Studio & Garden Tour, July 1 & 2. Around the villages of Portland, Newboro & Chaffey’s Locks. Studios open 10-5pm Info: 613-359-5947 www.rideaulakesstudioandgardentour.com 6 hand euchre, light lunch, every Saturday, 1 p.m. Montague & District Seniors Club, 658 Rosedale Rd S. (613)283-8482. Annual Clyde Forks Memorial Service, July 9, 2013 at 2 pm. In the event of rain Clyde Forks Church. Rev. Alan Coward Speaker. Annual Fish Fry dinner, Saturday, July 8, ABC Hall, 3166 Bolingbroke Rd. Two sittings: 5:30 & 7:00 p.m. Tickets: Pat 613-273-3781, Freda 613-273-2571 or email abchallfishfry@ gmail.com Annual “Pie in the Sky”, Saturday July 1, 8am-1pm, Maberly Fairgrounds, 4884 Bolingbroke Rd (Cty rd 36) Anne 613-273-5069 donate pies, Vendor space available, support the Agricultural society.

Annual Rideau Ferry Cemetery Memorial Service. July 9, 1:30 p.m. Lunch at Bethel United Church, 12:15. If inclement weather, held at Bethel United Church. 613-283-7241 Beckwith & District Friendship Club will meet 1st Wednesday of the month. Centennial Hall, Franktown, Potluck supper at 6 p.m. Musical entertainment. Inquiries 613-257-2756. Canada 150 July 1st parade (decorated) bicycles, strollers, musicians, floats are invited to participate meet St. Edwards School, Bedford St. Parade begins 1pm. RCLegion Upper Rideau Branch #542, Westport Cedar Hill Schoolhouse annual Strawberry Social, Sunday July 2, 1-4pm, 270 Cedar Hill Road Pakenham. Local berries, whipped or ice cream, homemade cake (gf options), beverages. Info 613-256-2830 Fish Fry Home Made Salads and Baked Beans. Fish by Mundell, Dessert July 9, starting at 4:30pm. Hosted by Elgin Lions Club at Elgin Lions Community Hall Flag Wave from lookouts at Conservation Area at 11:00 July 1. Ompah Parade 4:00; Cold Plate Dinner from 5-7. Fireworks 10:00pm at Marina. Forfar strawberry social, Sunday, July 2, Forfar Community Hall, 4:30 p.m. till sold out. Ham, scalloped potatoes, with berries and ice

cream for dessert. Take out available. Contact 613-272-0231. Fun and Fitness, Mondays, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Watson’s Corners Hall. Info: Kara 613259-2182. Lanark Legion. July 1 Music and Dinner 2pm - 6pm. Steak dinner, hamburger dinner. Dinner at 4. Happy Birthday Canada. Leeds China Painters Show and Sale, Saturday, July 8, 10-3pm, Forfar Community Hall, 1544 County Road 42. 613-283-8851 Memorial Service- Bolingbroke Cemetery. Sun. July 9. 10:30 a.m. No luncheon following service, Please bring lawn chair, chairs will not be provided. Inclement weather service held in Althorpe Church. Old Time Country Fiddle Music & Dance East/Greely Assoc, Friday, 7 July, 7:30 -11:00, Greely Community Centre, 1448 Meadow Drive, Greely. We welcome all dancers, listeners & musicians of all ages. Info: 613 489-2697. Shopping bus trip. Every 2nd Tuesday of the month (July 11). Leaving Portland Community Hall, 9 a.m. Info./location 613-272-2676. St. John’s Innnisville Cemetery Service Sunday July 2, 2:30 pm. Please bring own lawn chairs. Want some fun! come to the South Elmsley Complex for carpet bowling. Tuesday 1:30pm. Info: 613-283-3631

SMITHS FALLS 4 hand bid euchre, every Wednesday and Friday at 1:30 p.m. Senior’s Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St. Parking behind arena. Sponsor: Harmony Club 162. Info: (613)283-4684. 4 hand euchre, 7 p.m. 1st. Monday every month at Seniors Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St. Parking behind arena. Sponsor Harmony Club 162. Info: 613-283-4684. 4 hand euchre, 7 p.m. every Thursday, at Seniors Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St. Parking behind arena. Sponsor Harmony Club 162. Info: 613-283-4684. Bid Euchre 1st and 3rd Sunday every month. 1:30 p.m. Seniors Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St., parking behind arena. Sponsored by Harmony Club 162. Info 613-283-4684. Carpet bowling every Thursday, 12:45 p.m. Seniors Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St. Parking behind arena. Sponsor: Harmony Club 162. Info: (613)283-4684. Civitan Bingo every Tuesday, Smiths Falls Civitan Hall. Start 7 p.m. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Canteen available. Proceeds to help fund charity and community projects. Family Fun Bingo, Sunday, July 2 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at the RCAFA Hall, on Abbott

St. Contact: Carol 613-284-0305. Floor Shuffle Board. 10 a.m. Every Tuesday and Wednesday. Seniors Activity Building. Parking behind arena. Beginners welcome. Sponsor: Harmony Club 162. (613)283-4684. Good Food for a Healthy Baby, every Tuesday, 1-3 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 73 Beckwith St. N. Info: 613-257-2779 ext 3106 (or ext 3100). Lombard Glen is having a Yard Sale to raise money towards their annual Fall Food Bank Drive. Sunday August 13, 9:30-2:30pm. Tables are renting and that goes straight to our total. To rent a table please contact Leigh Craig @ 284-2422 or 284-2042 email rclautomotive@ cogeco.net Parents and Children’s Group, every Thursday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the First Baptist Church (73 Beckwith St N) Info: 613-283-9307 (or 613-257-2779 ext 3100). Pre-Canada Strawberry Social, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Friday, June 30. Dinner 5:30pm, assorted salads, cold meats, strawberry shortcake, coffee/tea. Advance tickets only Church Office or Call 613-283-2318, 613-283-6987. Steak BBQ, Friday June 30. 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the RCAFA Hall, 44 Abbott St N. For more info and reserve your tickets call 613-284-0305.

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BIG THANKS! The family of Thomas Edward Lynch aka ‘Bifford’ would like to express our heartfelt Thanks to all who engaged Biff positively over the 40 years he spent in the Westport-PerthLanark area. I am still not sure what his initial reasons were for coming to this area, but after my own encounters with many of the locals while in town dealing with Biffs illness and passing, it is easy to understand why he stayed and actually flourished in his own way. Biff lived life the way he chose, to his own ideals and was afforded dignity and respect by those that took the time to know him. We would like to acknowledge and express our gratitude to the staff at Perth and Smith Falls District Hospitals for the care and comfort they provided, when I know Biff was not at his best. To Neil, Vicki and Noreen at Kudrinko’s who provided the catering and kind words at this time and to Biff many times in the past. To Reverend Shirley Abrahamse his friend and to Pastor Paul Millar his fellow gardener and Strawberry Social Organizer who both provided Biff with the Daily Bread, which in true Biff fashion he recycled to those important to him. To Dale Lyons and his staff at Lyons Funeral home, they make things simple and provided welcomed guidance. To Elizabeth at Creative Gardens for her great ideas which will keep Biff in the minds and window sills of many. To Dave and the staff of Royal Canadian Legion #542 who allowed us the use of their great facility. Special thanks to the friends of Biff who visited him in the hospital, those that joined us on the 25th, shared stories and to those that sent along condolences. Especially to Ken Miller and his parents, Jeff Adrain, his family and the Little One that left Biff a Unicorn for his new travels and to Biff’s local family the Hagan’s, David, Chris, Jean, Carmel, Rita and Vince. The peace you have all brought to our family and Tom’s Mom, is cherished. I hope our Dad was listening.

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50 years have gone by and I was thrilled to meet my students of 1967 from Elgin School Smiths Falls on Sunday June 25th. No words can express how surprised I was. Thank you Roma Wing Thank You from the Family of June Conroy We wish to express our appreciation to our many friends and relatives for their words of condolence, telephone calls, cards and charitable donations to GWM Hospital Foundation and Arthritis Society in memory of our incredible, loving wife and mother, June. Thank You to Rev. Shelley Roberts and Rev. Grace Vaters for capturing and expressing the wonderful woman she was at the Celebration of Life Service at St. Paul’s United Church. Thanks also to the Nurses on Floor 2 of GWM Hospital - Perth for the excellent care and comfort you gave to her and to us. A Special Thank You to Stewart Blair and Staff at Blair and Son Funeral Home - Perth for their professionalism and guidance throughout this difficult time. “Always in Our Hearts” Lyle, Cheryl & David, Tracey & Blake

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DEATH NOTICE

Young Gillian Marjorie Young (Brook)

Gillian passed away at her home in Perth on Thursday, April 27th, 2017 at the age of 70 years. She was the daughter of Harry and Lilian Brook, born in Yorkshire, England on December 29th, 1946. Gillian will be sadly missed by her sons Collin (Linda) Young and Tim Vyse and her grandchildren Winnie Young, Aggie Young, Alyssa Mitchell, Dalton Vyse and Marin Vyse and all her friends. A private memorial service will take place at a later date. In remembrance of Gillian, contributions to the Alzheimer Society, 20 Eglinton Ave, West, 16th Floor, Toronto, Ontario M4R 1K8 http://morethannumbers.ca/ Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

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BENNETT

Peacefully at the Smiths Falls Hospital on Friday, June 30, 2017 in her 84th year. Beloved wife for over 60 years of Gerald William Bennett. Chosen child of the late Calvin and Mary Davis. Predeceased by her siblings Basil Davis (Martha Fuller), George Davis (Myrtle Gaylor), Rodney Davis (May Willey), Lincoln Davis (Ada Willey), Kelly, Leslie, and Leamon Winn and Elizabeth Davis. Fondly loved and remembered by several nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Friends are invited to join the family for Sylvia’s funeral service at the Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls, on Thursday, July 06, 2017 at 11:00am with visitation 1 hour prior. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Bible Truth Publishers would be greatly appreciated by the family. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca.

Francis, Phyllis Emily (nee White) 1927-2017

Phyllis died peacefully after a brief illness at Fairview Manor, Almonte on the 23rd of June, 2017, aged 89. Best friend and soul mate of Leo, her husband of 64 years. Much loved and missed by her daughter Holly and her son Robin. Predeceased by her brother Ralph and her sister Elsie. Phyllis had many good friends including Elsa Clarke and Bets Johnson, and was herself a staunch and loyal friend. She loved activities associated with the outdoors such as gardening, camping, canoeing and sailing, She was an accomplished artist in oils and pastels. A tireless diarist and a serious student of English Literature. Dipping into her extensive collection of English classics she led a great books discussion group at her local library. She sang sweetly in her church choir. In all a compassionate, sensitive, artistic and warm person with a wonderful sense of humour. Our gratitude and love go out particularly to Julie and Tammy of Fairview Manor as well as the rest of the staff who lavished their efforts and abundant love on her welfare. A celebration of her life will be held later. Arrangements entrusted to the Alan R Barker Funeral Home, Carleton Place. www.barkerfh.com

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Lamb, John Peacefully, at the Carleton Place Hospital on June 30, 2017 at the age of 83. Predeceased by his beloved wife Jean nee Armstrong. Beloved father to June. Much loved granddad to Sophie. Will be missed by his sisters Dorothy and Marjorie and many other family members in England. Friends may visit the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place on Saturday July 8, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. until time of the service in the Chapel at 2:00 p.m. For those who wish, donations to L.A.W.S. would be appreciated by the family. www.barkerfh.com

GALLANT Mary Margaret Member of the Ladies AuxiliaryBranch 240 It is with broken hearts that we inform you that we have lost our Mom on July 1, 2017. She passed peacefully with her four children by her side. She will be missed terribly, but is now at peace. Mary (nee Flynn) of Almonte, ON, at age 83. Predeceased by her husband Ray. Missed by her four children Mike (Anja), Cathy (Dave), Karen (Rob), and Kevin (Julie). Proud “Granny” to Ryan (Kory), Corey (Myk), Michelle (Martin), Kody (Kim), Thomas (Jamie), Travis (Rachel), Shawn, Gillian, Matthew and six great-grandchildren, also many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Michael and Susanna, also siblings Dominic and Jack. Survived by her siblings Patricia, George (Yvette), Bill (Marlene), Leonard (Phyllis), Fred and Nora. Mary will be sadly missed by Becky her cat. Family and Friends May Visit C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL Inc. 127 Church Street, Almonte, Ontario. 613-256-3313 On Thursday, July 6, 2017 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. Funeral Mass in Holy Name of Mary Parish (134 Bridge St., Almonte, ON.) on Friday, July 7, 2017 at 11:30am. Reception to follow at the Almonte Civitan Club. Private inurnment in St. Mary’s Cemetery at a later date. Donations in memory of Mary may be made to the Almonte General Hospital Fairview Manor Foundation Condolences & tributes: www.crgamble.com

Peacefully on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at Broadview Nursing Centre in her 79th year. Beloved wife of the late Allen MacMillan. Loving mother of Keith MacMillan (Lena), Susan Bowles (Scott). Cherished grandmother of Coady, Laura and Jennifer. Great-grandmother of Mahayla. Dear sister of Jim Powell (Joan) and Jack Powell (Katherine). Predeceased by her parents James and Keitha Powell and her older sister Keitha Thomas (Harry). Barb will be fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Friends were invited to visit with the family at the Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm and 6:00pm -8:00pm. A funeral service was held at Calvary Bible Church on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at 11:00am. Interment followed at Lombardy Union Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Calvary Bible Church would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca.

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ROCHON, LUCIEN “LOU”

(Retired TA Touchless Carwash, Arnprior) Peacefully at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital with loved ones by his side on Thursday, June 1st, 2017; Lucien Roger Rochon of Arnprior passed away following a lengthy illness. He was 67. Beloved husband of Eileen (née Dunne). Dearly loved father of Christine Rochon (Paul Laprise), Christopher Rochon and Thomas Rochon and cherished “Grandpa” of Tiana and Olivia. Dear brother of Lucille Moloughney (Alfie), Denis and Jean-Guy Rochon. Special brother-in-law of Michael Dunne (Janice) and Mary McKenzie (Colin). Family and friends are invited to a Memorial Mass to be celebrated in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Braeside on Saturday morning, July 8th, 2017 at 11 o’clock. A luncheon will follow. In memory of Lou, please consider a donation to the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation. Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

CROSSMAN Shirley Florence Crossman (Burke)

Of Smiths Falls, passed away peacefully on June 30th at the Broadview Nursing Center in her 80th year. Born in Sackville NB, Shirley was predeceased by her parents Ted and Eunice Burke and infant son Barry. Shirley was a cherished full time mother to her children. In their teenage years, she returned to her career on a part time basis in 1978 at the Sackville Tribune. In 2004 Shirley and her husband Bob moved to Smiths Falls to be closer to their children and three grandchildren. Shirley will be fondly remembered for her great wit and beautiful smile. A cherished, mother, wife, sister and grandmother who will be immensely missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her husband Robert Byron (Bob) Crossman of 57 years, her sister Joan (Nelson) Kierstead, son Ian Robert (Sharon) Crossman, daughter Janet Heather (Brock) Kalef, and her 3 grandchildren Megan Kalef, Ethan Kalef, and Rowan Crossman. Visitation will take place on Thursday, July 6th from 7pm – 9pm and Friday July 7th from 1 pm - 2 pm at the Lannin Funeral Home, Main Street East, Smiths Falls Ontario, followed by a memorial service at 2 pm. A reception will follow the service at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 95. Donations on Shirley’s behalf can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca.

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YANTHA, ANNIE (NEE PEPLINSKIE)

Peacefully at the Elisabeth Bruyere Hospital in Ottawa on Thursday morning, June 29th, 2017; Annie Rose Yantha; formerly of Arnprior, Fitzroy Harbour and Cobden, passed away at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Henry Yantha (2001). Dearly loved mother of Rose Marie O’Grady (Jim) of Brampton; Theresa “Terry” Holliday of Ottawa; Barbara Gutz (Ken) of Fitzroy Harbour; Lorraine Yantha of Ottawa; Kathy Willbond (Pat) of Carleton Place and Chris Yantha (Denise) of Ottawa. Predeceased by a son, Harold. Cherished “Grandma” of 10 and “Great-Grandma” of 9. Dear sister of Rose Soper and Esther Peplinskie, both of Ottawa. Predeceased by her parents: Anthony and Rose (nee Wazinskie) Peplinskie; her 3 brothers: Peter, Paul and Anthony as well as 3 sisters: Sally Yeretch, Jean and Florence Peplinskie. A kind and gentle soul, Annie will be remembered as a woman of amazing faith and generosity. Friends payed their respects during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Friday evening, June 30th from 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Saturday morning, July 1st from 8:30 until 9:15. A Funeral Mass was celebrated in her beloved St. John Chrysostom Church, Arnprior on Saturday morning at 10 o’clock. Interment took place at St. Pius X Parish Cemetery, Osceola. In memory of Annie, please consider a donation to the St. John Chrysostom Church Memorial Fund. Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

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Smith Christopher Smith

Chris died tragically of an accident on Wednesday June 28th, 2017 at the age of 49 years. He was the cherished husband of Judy (Warrington) Smith; dear son of Brenda and the late Wesley Smith, brother-in-law of Lorraine (Rob) Peters and uncle of Kayla and Joshua. He was the nephew of Larry (Judy), Wayne (Willa), Brian (Janet) and Donald (Cathy) Dowdall, Linda (Jack) Poirier and the late Brian, David and Monty Smith. Chris will be sadly missed by all the Dowdall and Smith families, his many friends and his special friend and companion, his Jack Russell terrier, Dawson. Chris will be especially missed by all the Raymond Shanks team. He was known for his hard work, dependability and friendly nature. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St W., Perth from 9:30 to 10:00 A.M. Tuesday July 4th, 2017. The funeral service was held in the Chapel at 10:30 A.M. followed by a gathering of family and friends at Farrell Hall. In memory of Chris those wishing are asked to consider a memorial donation to the Lanark Animal Welfare Society (LAWS) or the Ottawa Heart Institute.

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IN MEMORIAM

FLAGEL

Peacefully on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at Smiths Falls Hospital in his 64th year. Dear son of the late Violet and John Flagel. Loving father to William (Chrissy), Lisa (Blair) and Brian. Cherished grandfather to Alexis, Brandon, Aydon and Kimberlynn. Brother to Nancy Flagel. Ronald will be fondly remembered by his extended family and friends. As per Ronald’s wishes Bio-Cremation has taken place. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Lannin Funeral Home. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca.

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IN MEMORIAM LAMING, Dwayne – In loving memory of a dear husband, father and poppy who passed away July 4, 2010. Always loved, sadly missed and never forgotten Kathy, Tina, Brendan, Breige and families “Thanks for the Dance”

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SONNENBURG – In loving memory of a dear nephew, cousin, grandson and greatgrandson “Ty” who was taken away from us July 2, 2002. As time goes by without you, And the days turn into years, They hold so many memories, And a million silent tears. To us you were so special, What more is there to say, Except to wish with all our hearts, That you were with us here today. No matter how life changes, No matter what we do, A special place within our heart, Is always kept for you. Loved and remembered always by Gramps, Nan, Aunt Sandy, Brody and Brandon xo xo

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IN MEMORIAM

LALONDE Russell Perry

5 April, 1936 to 19 July, 2016 1st Anniversary

Margaret Joan “Ruth”

18 August, 1939 to 7 July, 1992 25th Anniversary In memory of our parents who left us too early. Your love of life, integrity, and empathy for others continues to guide all of our lives as we carry you within our hearts and minds each and every day. Our family circle continues to grow empowered by your love and legacy. With the birth of Jasper Perry and Grace Margaret; the start of college for Nicole and Megan; and the university graduation of Mark and Heather over the past year; our families continue to honour you both by ensuring that your love of life, quest for lifelong learning, and hearty laughs are known and felt by everyone. Although losing you both has been difficult, we are grateful for all that you have taught us and for your gifts of love and compassion that we share with our families. Mona, Sheila, Beverly, Frank, Barbra, and Jason Craig

FOR SALE

Cedar pickets, rails, post A COMPETITIVE PRICE ON & mill logs for sale,. Call STEEL ROOFING IN or text 613-913-7958. STOCK - 29ga, Various colours,soffit & fascia Windows: REBAR, skySmall kitchen island on light sheets, custom trim. wheels, 4’x3’, large drawer barn/door track & trolleys. & storage $500; Kitchen Nails & Screws. island 10’ long, 3’ wide Storage Sheds. Come see with shelves, $500; 2 Chi- us for a price. Levi Weber, na cabinets, excellent con- 2126 Stone Rd., RR#2 dition, $500 each. Renfrew 613-838-2273

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2 truck caps, both fit full size pickups. 1 good $200, 1 used $50. Ladder rack, all 1” square steel tubing, fits full size pickup $200. 613-257-9763

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FIREWOOD 4Sale - Dry hardwood, stored inside. Delivery & pickup options. Call Firewood For Sale, cut & 613-257-5095 for details. split. Contact: Bell’s Machining 613-267-1965 5 Generations of firewood sales, all hardwood, cut and split. Stored inside. Firewood Sales. Purchase standing timber. 613-253-8006. gibbonslogging.com 613-275-1634 David Adding warmth to your life Gibbons. for over 25 years. Cut, split or log lengths. Delivered or picked up. Phone Dry Hardwood cut split, & Greg Knops cell: delivered. Prompt delivery 613-340-1045 $350/full cord. 613-658-3358 after 7pm 613-267-5772 FOR SALE

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Suddenly went to be with her Lord on Thursday, June 29, 2017 in her 99th year. Beloved wife of the late Wesley McEwen of Smiths Falls, Ontario. Loving mother of David Wesley McEwen and his wife Virginia of Riverview, New Brunswick and mother-in-law of William Casagrande of Perth, Ontario. Cherished grandmother of Jamie Bertrand (Michelle), Julie Bertrand, Daron McEwen (Cindy), Sabrina Laforge (David). Greatgrandmother of Devon, Ashlyn, Margret Ann, Julian, Christopher, Brandon, Blaine, Victoria and William. Predeceased by her parents Michael and Vina Maley, by her daughter Diane Casagrande and brothers Jack Maley, Laurence Maley, Robert Maley and William Maley and sisters Grace Shannon, Ethel Moron and Margaret Myers. Friends visited with the family at the Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls from 3:00pm to 6:00pm on Monday July 3, 2017. The funeral service was held at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Lombardy on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at 11:00am. Interment followed at Maple Vale Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations in memoriam of Eve can be made to the Memorial Fund of St. Francis De Sales, Roman Catholic Church, Smiths Falls and would be gratefully appreciated. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca

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Old Wooden Duck Decoys can be valuable! Free qualified appraisals. Pleased to view old decoys & wooden carvings. Polite, respectful, confidential. 613-376-6723 613-888-9540 Contractor pays cash for bgates@kos.net property in need of repair or renovation. Call me for Wanted - furnace oil, will free evaluation. Call Gerry remove tank if possible. Hudson personally Call 613-479-2870. 1-613-449-1668 Sales Representative Rideau Town & Wanted for scrap: cars, Country Realty Ltd. Broker- trucks, vans and appliances. Phone 613-551-6698. age 613-273-5000 Looking to purchase Antique or Vintage photographs. Private collections, farming, agricultural, candid or eclectic shots, family. 613-803-1063

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VEHICLES 1963 Ford Galaxy 500 Convertible, Daytona Blue. Off-chassis restoration. Appraised value $23,500, asking $17,500. Call 613-877-3771 Wanted: Classic & Vintage cars & trucks. Please call Mark 613-360-2699.

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LIVESTOCK 14’ Aluminum Boat with good trailer & brand new Small beef herd for sale. VEHICLES Minkota motor. $1550 Semmintal base, quiet o.b.o. 613-283-9064 Moe cows, tied in barn for win1939 Dodge D11, 4 door ter, maintained by one sedan, good shape, black. owner over 35 years. 613-283-2559 613-571-4677 FOR SALE

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Wanted to buy, horses, colts and ponies, all types. Contact Bob Perkins at 613-342-6030.

2 bedroom Smiths Falls, well maintained adult building. Central. Parking. Appliances, available. $920 plus hydro. Recently renovated, August 1. 613-812-2400 after 6 p.m.

FOR RENT 1 Room for rent, 42 Church St West, Smiths Falls, full-time working quiet person, all inclusive, $120/wk. 613-812-2400. 2 bedroom apartment with balcony. Secure adult building. Heat, water, parking included. No dogs. Available August 1. 5 Rogers Rd., Perth. 613-267-4189.

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Carleton Place room with shared bathroom, living room & kitchen, $530 includes utilities, basic internet, cable, bar fridge, microwave & laundry facilities, available immediately. Call Craig 613-253-7777 or by email Almonte, House, 3 bed- at info@countycabs.com room, 2 bath, renovated in In Appleton, inside and 2006, new high efficiency outside storage. gas furnace, garage, Hobby area, Play/RV room, 6 appliances, Large lot, great neighbourhood, close to Carleton Place, Seniors schools. Available August 50’s Plus Building. No 3rd. $1,345 + utilities. smoking, no pets. First Good references, a must. & last months rent 613-256-1917 or $750.00 & up. 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. 613-880-6937 Call 613-863-6487 or 613-720-9860

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Carleton Place Victorian House 1 bedroom Apartment, cozy, clean, bright, newly decorated, skylight, private, fenced, deck with pergola, small flower garden & trees. suitable for single person, no ramps, no pets, private entrance, parking, references, first/last, $950 includes heat & hydro. Available after July 15. 613-253-8970

Kemptville, 3 bedroom apartment, centrally located. Available July 1. $800/month includes water & hydro. References required. 613-264-8439.

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.

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Merrickville- Large two bedroom apartment. Second floor. Main St. East location. Bright and sunny. Stove, fridge, parking, water, heat included. Pet friendly, coin laundry on site, $910/mth plus hyKemptville. Large 3 Bdrm dro. Available July 1. apartment. Fridge, Stove, 613-283-0746. Washer, Dryer, Heat, Central Air included. Ample parking. Walking distance to all amenities. August Smiths Falls, 1 bedroom, 1/17 $1000/mth plus hy- $725 utilities included. offstreet parking. newly renodro 613-258-7803 vated, available immediately. 613-283-2266.

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Smiths Falls. 1 bedroom apartment on second floor, $780/month includes heat & hydro. Available immediately. 613-222-0816 613-686-5990.

Three adjoining 1 acre lots, on Bass Road (Portland) each lot has its own frontage on Bass Road, and would be suitable for a home or use for a garden market or pasture. Level, high land, largely cleared, backing on a hardwood bush. Close to public boat-launch access on Otter Lake, in the Rideau Lakes District. Price for each lot $18,000. 416-925-5837

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A Small Job or More. Renovations/Repairs. Kitchen & Bath, Tub-toshower conversions, grab bars, painting, plumbing, flooring, tile, countertops, decks. 613-858-1390, 613-257-7082.

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William Street East, Smiths Falls, 2nd floor 3 bedroom apartment, heat included, hydro extra, available immediately, $1000/mnth 613-283-1697

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Bungalow, totally renovated, immaculate condition, all new appliances included, two bedrooms, large deck, shed approx. 12` x 12` with electricity. Great starter home or ideal for retired couple. OPEN HOUSE July 8 from 2:00 4:00 p.m. Asking $161,900 Address 24 Roosevelt Drive, Smiths Falls 613-205-1571.

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BUILDING AND REPAIRS Heritage Stone, Brick and Block Footings, Foundations, Concrete Finishing, Log Chinking and Chimney Sweeping Will go anywhere! PAUL WARRINGTON 268-2394

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required for Rosebridge Manor, our LTC home in Jasper. For Job qualifications please go to our website, omniway.ca listed under careers. Please submit resume: gfoster@omniway.ca or fax: 613-283-9012. OMNI is committed to offering accommodations to applicants with disabilities wherever possible. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact us at: mlegros@omniway.ca, phone 705-748-6631, or by fax 705-742-9197.

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Community & Primary Health Care (CPHC) is a registered charitable organiza on dedicated to improving the lives of seniors and their families by providing community support services. To learn more about CPHC please visit www.cphcare.ca CPHC invites Part-Time Respite Caregiver (scheduled up to 37.5 hours/ week) applica ons for the following areas: Lanark County & area North Leeds & area Gananoque & area

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CPHC also invites Casual Respite Caregivers (no guarantee of hours) applica ons for the following areas: North Leeds & area Gananoque & area

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Applications in writing to Kelly Davies, DRC 101 Christie Lake Rd., RR4, Perth, ON K7H 3C6 drc.perth@diversicare.ca (613) 267-2506 ext. 122

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Repor ng to the Manager of Caregiver Support & Community Programs . All ac vi es will be carried out in keeping with the goals of the program and the mission of Community & Primary Health Care. You will provide in-home respite for individuals in their home environment while following the established care plan.

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Minimum PSW (Personal Support Worker) cer ficate from an accredited program required. Gerontology, recrea on with older adults program diploma preferred. On occasion non-tradi onal hours, which may include evenings , overnights, and weekends as required. Knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease, related demen a ,cogni vely impaired frail elderly challenges and the effect on the client and their family. Experience in providing care in the home preferred. Good oral and wri en communica on skills. Ability to work independently, and as part of a team. Required to have a reliable vehicle, a valid drivers’ license, clear drivers record, and appropriate auto insurance, including liability coverage. Sa sfactory Criminal Record Check, and Vulnerable Sector Screening. A current CPR cer ficate, Level C. May be required to provide coverage for other areas on an as needed basis.

There is no guarantee of hours with these posi ons. $19.00 / hour + % in lieu for LHIN Direct Service Hours. For non-direct hours, salary commensurate with experience (2017 salary range $15.89/ hour - $16.45 hour + % in lieu). These posi ons are unionized – SEIU Local 1 Canada. Please submit your cover le er and resume) in confidence by July 13th, 2017 to the a en on of Chacity Einfeldt, Administra ve / Human Resources Assistant: 2235 Parkedale Ave. Fax: 613-342-7582 Brockville, Ontario, K6V 6B2 E-mail: ceinfeldt@cphcare.ca

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We thank all applicants for applying; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Classifieds

CPHC is commi ed to providing a recruitment and selec on process that is both inclusive and free from barriers. Accommoda ons for job applicants with disabili es are available throughout the hiring process upon request, by contac ng the Human Resources department at 613-342-1747 x2045 .

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CP Tire requires a TIRE TECHNICIAN or RUST PROOFING TECHNICIAN Will train.

283-3182

Toll Free 1-888-967-3237 1-888-WORD ADS

HELP WANTED

CNC MILLING MACHINISTS BROCKVILLE PLANT

Our family of CNC Milling Machines includes a Nicolas Correa Axis 11.5 meter machine – the largest and most modern in Eastern Ontario. Recent worldwide demand for our products has created several machinists openings.

Do You Have What it Takes?

j Certified machinist training, 3-5 years’ experience and scheduling exposure Z Machine custom and complex parts and equipment with high tolerances Z Ability to read job packets and understand complex blueprints Z CNC programming for lathes and milling machines essential James Ross Limited is an internationally recognized leader in the custom design and fabrication of paper machine cleaning equipment. These machinists’ positions offer you the opportunity to establish your career in a pleasant and supportive environment and operate the most modern equipment. You will enjoy a competitive salary and fringe benefits. In the first instance, e-mail your resume to: C.W. ARMSTRONG e-mail: c.w.armstrong@myhighspeed.ca 1 877 779-2362 (613) 498-2290

HELP WANTED

Carleton Place Terrace is currently seeking a Building Service Coordinator To perform routine preventative maintenance and repair procedures on the building, mechanical equipment and utility systems. • Fast-paced environment • Works independently with little supervision • Flexible Work Schedule - works shifts, mornings, days, evenings and weekends • General knowledge of carpentry, electrical, and plumbing procedures • General knowledge of heating and ventilation systems as well as appliance maintenance • 3 – 5+ years prior experience in the retirement, residential care or hotel hospitality setting • Strong interpersonal skills • Fluent in English • Will be required to lift and carry (up to 23.0 KGS) • Must be able to continuously move during working hours • Problem solving and critical thinking Please submit all inquiries to Connie McIntosh at edcarleton@symphonyseniorliving.com The foregoing description reflects the general duties necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be constructed to be all of the work requirements that may be inherent to the position. CLS764128_0706

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ROADS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Full-Time Permanent (40hrs/wk) $18.73 - $22.03 per hour

Reports to the Patrol Supervisor. Performs tasks related to maintenance and construction of roads system, regular maintenance and repairs on road equipment, performs winter maintenance activities such as operating snowplow or sand/salt truck, carry out roadside maintenance including tree trimming and removal, grass cutting, signage repair, and litter pick-up. Qualifications: Secondary School Diploma, Class DZ drivers licence, experience with heavy equipment such as back-hoe, grader and plow truck, good verbal communication, and ability to work with minimum supervision. Hours of work are based on a 40hr work week, overtime as required. Please reply in confidence with a detailed cover letter and resume by Monday, July 17, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. Cathy Ryder, Deputy Clerk/Human Resources Township of Drummond North/Elmsley, 310 Port Elmsley Rd. RR#5 Perth ON K7H 3C7 (613) 267-6500; Fax (613) 267-2083 cryder@dnetownship.ca

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Currently seeking

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Part time/Casual

Housekeepers

for an Assisted Living facility. Candidates should have experience with Seniors and be willing to work from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm available 7 days/week. WHMIS/Vulnerable Sector an asset. For more information, please forward your CV to bsccarleton@symphonyseniorliving.com

HELP WANTED Greensmere Golf has an Immediate opening for a part-time line cook. Must have own transportation. Culinary education and/or a minimum 1 year experience required. Submit resumés to deb@greensm e r e . c o m . Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Handyman Service looking for full time labourers to do handyman work, landscaping, cutting grass, yard cleanup. 613-267-5460.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

BUILDING AND CONTENTS RESTORATION SINCE 1977 NOW HAS OPENINGS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:

Painter Wanted minimum 5 years experience. Must be hard working and reliable. Non-smoker preferred. Call 613-253-9269. Restaurant help required. Please bring in a resume in person to Mr. Victor’s Diner, 16 Conlon Rd., Perth. No phone calls please.

• DRYWALL /MUD FINISHERS • CARPENTERS • CABINET MAKER • CARPENTER HELPERS, PAINTERS, LABOURERS WAGES BASED ON INDIVIDUAL’S EXPERIENCE AND BACKGROUND. VALID DRIVERS LICENSE REQUIRED AND MUST BE BONDABLE.

BELFOR PROPERTY RESTORATION 2045 ROGERS RD. PERTH, ON K7H 3P4 FAX: (613) 264-0955 EMAIL: tammy.gemmill@ca.belfor.com

With 9 stores and over 119 years of history in serving the region Bytown Lumber is one of the most recognized and respected names among builders, contractors and do-it- yourselfers alike. We are currently seeking individuals for our Carleton store.

STORE MANAGER - BYTOWN LUMBER CARLETON PLACE

As Store Manager, you have responsibility for overall operations including sales volume, contractor and retail services, staffing and yard operations. Your prior experience and knowledge of the industry are assets in helping to stock stores appropriately and structure services to best serve the region and grow the business. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a management or supervisory role, as well as a sound knowledge of the building materials, contractor and retail industries are a necessity. You are a self-starter, innovative and care about your staff as much as you do about your clients. Your desire to excel is virtually limitless, and you’re looking for the opportunity to move your own personal yardsticks forward with an exciting career move.

BOOM TRUCK OPERATOR, DZ CLASS

For a detailed job description please visit our website: www.dnetownship.ca

You hold a DZ Class permit and are experienced in the operation of a boom truck. Your reliability is without equal and your clients can count on you to deliver the goods safely, and on-time.

The Township of Drummond/North Elmsley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion within the workplace. We will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please contact Cathy Ryder, Deputy Clerk in advance at cryder@dnetownship.ca or by phone at 613-267-6500.

Servicing clients in yard and also a helper to do deliveries. If you like to continuously learn and excel within a customer-focused team we’d like to hear from you. We offer a competitive and attractive salary and benefits package that rewards hard work and dedication.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for employment assessment purposes only.

HELP WANTED

RESUMES WILL BE ACCEPTED BY MAIL, EMAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON.

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DRYWALL HELPERS/YARD STAFF

Please contact Denis Bourdeau by email at Dbourdeau@bytownlumber.com or on his cellphone 819-360-2687.

HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Waste Transfer Station Attendant Casual, Part-Time

The Municipality of North Grenville is accepting applications from interested and qualified candidates for a Casual, Part-Time Waste Transfer Station Attendant. A complete job description is available on the website at www.northgrenville.ca/careers. Previous bobcat experience considered an asset. The salary is $15.46/hr. Must be available to work on weekends. A resume with references must be submitted no later than 4:00pm Wednesday July 19th, 2017 to: Christa Stewart, EA/HR Coordinator Municipality of North Grenville 285 County Road 44, Box 130, Kemptville ON Telephone: 613-258-9569 x 155 Fax: 613-258-9620 e-mail: cstewart@northgrenville.on.ca

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The Municipality of North Grenville is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act will only be used for candidate selection.

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HUMAN RESOURCES/RECRUITING COORDINATOR The Human Resources/Recruiting Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of Human Resources to include recruiting, interviewing, orientation, administration of HRIS and coordination of management training.

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Responsibilities include: â&#x20AC;˘ Development of and reporting on staffing plans â&#x20AC;˘ Generating applications using print and social media â&#x20AC;˘ Offsite recruitment/Job fairs â&#x20AC;˘ Interviewing applicants â&#x20AC;˘ Reference/background checks â&#x20AC;˘ Orientation of new employees â&#x20AC;˘ HRIS and maintenance of employee files â&#x20AC;˘ Assist with development of Individual Training Plans for Management â&#x20AC;˘ Managing Health and Safety Programs Qualifications: â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent verbal and presentation skills â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to work independently â&#x20AC;˘ Project management skills â&#x20AC;˘ Previous HR experience â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge of Ontario employment law â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge of Ontario WSIB Health and Safety legislation â&#x20AC;˘ High school diploma and a minimum of 2 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; relevant experience. Post-secondary HR education would be an asset â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to work in a fast paced environment This is a full-time position with need for evening and weekend work. Transportation is required and the applicant must be able to work in Perth, Smiths Falls, Kemptville and Carleton Place. We offer a competitive salary and benefits are available. Please forward your resume to by email to hiring@carterfoods.ca

HELP WANTED

DRIVERS REQUIRED

TENDERS

Job Posting

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

at 613-283-5555.

HELP WANTED

Barbers Wanted.

Barbers & Hair Stylists Needed For Our 'Award-Winning' Downtown Perth Barber Shop. You MUST Own A Lawn Mower, Sheep Shears and Several Sized Bowls. Ability to use Scissors And a Razor Helpful. MUST be able to keep up an UNENDING STREAM of Chatter About Nothing. NO Liberals or Toronto Maple Leaf Fans need apply. Seriously, excellent base hourly wage PLUS Commission. Full-Time and Part-Time Positions. A GREAT Sense of Humor is Required. Call Sandra at: (613) 267-5100 or Email: Sandra@PerthBarber.com Father and Sons Barber Shop

Job Posting

Job Title: Pre-Press Composing Operator, Temporary Full Time Division: Metroland East, 65 Lorne Street, Smiths Falls, ON, K7A 3T1 THE OPPORTUNITY The Production department in Smiths Falls currently has an opening for a temporary full time maternity leave position in our publishing prepress team. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES â&#x20AC;˘ Assist Sales Representatives and customers to develop effective Ad copy. â&#x20AC;˘ Support Sales Representatives to submit Ad copy, illustrations and photography for Ad assembly. â&#x20AC;˘ Ensure accuracy of basic layout design and inputting of Ad orders in system. â&#x20AC;˘ Scan necessary documents to submit layouts or other required materials to build Ads. â&#x20AC;˘ Ensure proper turnaround time for Ads by meeting specified production and order entry deadlines. â&#x20AC;˘ Liaise with AESB system and off-site ad builders for the effective and timely completion of advertising needs. â&#x20AC;˘ Produce ads for retail, Real Estate and Classified advertising clients. â&#x20AC;˘ Tactfully handle customer complaints and provide creative advertising solutions. â&#x20AC;˘ Submit electronically or manually mark-up and revision comments into the AESB system for processing. WHAT WEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;RE LOOKING FOR â&#x20AC;˘ Degree or Diploma in Advertising or in a related field. â&#x20AC;˘ Minimum 3+ years of experience in similar or related position. â&#x20AC;˘ Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, PBS software and Microsoft Suite. â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve using analytical and technical thinking. â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to excel and make quality decisions in a fast-paced, deadline driven and demanding environment with strong attention to detail. â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with team members and management. â&#x20AC;˘ Strong written and verbal communication and competent listener. â&#x20AC;˘ Effective organizational skills, ability to manage time and prioritize tasks appropriately. OUR AODA COMMITMENT Metroland is committed to accessibility in employment and to ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with AODA, Metroland will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling your interview. If this sounds like a fit for you please apply by July 11, 2017. Internal Candidates: apply to our internal posting portal on MyMetNet under My Career. External Candidates: apply to https://careersen-metroland.icims.com. Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. HELP WANTED

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TENDERS

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Personal Lines Underwriter Level 2 - Eastern Region Located in either our Perth or Alexandria Regional Office

6 Industrial Road, Kemptville (613) 258-4570, 800-387-0638

CLASS A/Z FLATBED DRIVERS REQUIRED * NEW PAY PACKAGE * * SIGN ON INCENTIVE * We offer: Competitive wage and benefit package Excellent, well maintained equipment Dedicated tractors Home every weekend Our primary area of operations is from Eastern Ontario to the GTA, Southwestern Ontario and Michigan. We require: 2 years AZÂ experience Clean abstract Professional attitude Please call 800-387-0638 for more information or forward resume to info@tibbstransport.com or fax to 613-258-5391. www.tibbstransport.com

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Job Title: Inside Sales Representative, Full Time Division: Metroland East, 65 Lorne Street, Smiths Falls, ON, K7A 3T1 THE OPPORTUNITY We are looking for an individual interested in an Inside Sales Representative position in our Smiths Falls office. The qualified candidate must be a team player, deadline driven, self-motivated, positive personality and must strive for excellent customer service. Experience in marketing, sales and working in an office environment is an asset. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites and Adobe Reader is required. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES â&#x20AC;˘ Create and implement new inside sales features with a multimedia approach â&#x20AC;˘ Prospecting, selling, follow up order entry, artwork design and proofing to final customer satisfaction â&#x20AC;˘ Making a minimum of 100 calls per day initially until a solid client list is developed â&#x20AC;˘ Prospect and develop accounts by researching local businesses and advertisersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; marketing by utilizing competing publications, social media, digital products, and any dormant accounts â&#x20AC;˘ As part of this role, you will be required to handle credit card information. Metroland Media is PCI compliant company, and requires people in this role to take PCI training to handle cards in a safe and compliant manner WHAT WEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;RE LOOKING FOR â&#x20AC;˘ Degree or Diploma in Business, Marketing or in related field â&#x20AC;˘ Minimum 1 year of experience in both sales and customer service â&#x20AC;˘ Experience with implementing sales and marketing practices across a broad spectrum of platforms â&#x20AC;˘ Strong customer focus with excellent sales presentation skills â&#x20AC;˘ Self-starter with the determination to be successful and possess the ability to work with and exceed targets â&#x20AC;˘ Effective communication, both written and verbal and a competent listener â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent organizational and time management skills â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to make quality decisions in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment â&#x20AC;˘ Creative thinker that is comfortable with learning on the fly OUR AODA COMMITMENT Metroland is committed to accessibility in employment and to ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with AODA, Metroland will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling your interview. If this sounds like a fit for you please apply by July 11, 2017. Internal Candidates: apply to our internal posting portal on MyMetNet under My Career. External Candidates: apply to https://careersen-metroland.icims.com. Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

HELP WANTED

Your primary responsibilities will involve evaluating Property and Auto (including Commercial Auto and Farm) business for acceptability and rate. Are you an experienced insurance professional with the following key skills: Strong knowledge of underwriting all classes of residential risks, including farm and nonpackage products, Understanding of and ability to read/interpret residential policy wordings, including underwriting of Excess and Umbrella liability insurance, Strong knowledge of all private passenger classes and all miscellaneous vehicle types, Understanding of and ability to read/interpret all relevant auto policy wordings, including the OAP, and most OPCF endorsements, including underwriting Excess and Umbrella liability and application of more complex OPCFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Sound judgement and decision making abilities, Strong knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office programs, Effective communication skills to interact with various internal and external contacts, Ability to work confidently under pressure and multi task, Superior customer service mindset, CIP designation is considered ideal, and Direct experience in the field of insurance specific to underwriting, completion of postsecondary education or an equivalent of all. Visit thecommonwell.ca for a detailed role description. Qualified applicants are asked to submit their resume by July 18, 2017 to: humanresources@thecommonwell.ca

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We thank all candidates for their applications; only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. We provide equal opportunity and a barrier free process. Call (705) 324-2146 or write humanresources@thecommonwell.ca for more information.

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AUCTIONS

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SUNDAY, JULY 9, 2017 @ 10 AM SHARP! PREVIEW @ 9 AM TO BE HELD @ MARSHALL’S AUCTION HOUSE 2913 CTY RD 21, SPENCERVILLE This auction features antiques, PRIMARYcollectibles, LOGO - sports HORIZONTAL memorabilia, swords, army surplus, advertising signs & modern furniture. Auctioneers Note: This sale has a wide variety of unique items, modern furniture ColourisVersions superb! Something for everyone! See For a more detailed list w/ Our logo You can beThere! used in colour, reverse colour, go to www.lmauctions.ca black andphotos white, reverse black and white. 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

AUCTIONS

TENDERS

AUCTIONS

Auction Sale 08

Saturday July118, 2017

Carrie Hands, CAI, CPPA, Auctioneer & Appraiser Jason Hands, Auctioneer

Auction 10 a.m. – Viewing 9 a.m.

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CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF SMITHS FALLS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP #: 17-CS-02 Purchase of Trucks Sealed submissions will be received in envelopes clearly marked as to contents by the Town Clerk at her office in the Town Hall, 77 Beckwith Street North, Smiths Falls, Ontario, until 11:00 am local time on July 28th, 2017 for purchase of trucks. Specifications and submission requirements may be obtained from the Clerk’s office. Questions regarding this Request for Proposal may be directed to Chris Burns, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk via email at cburns@smithsfalls.ca. Request for Proposal documents can be obtained by contacting Nadine Bennett, Deputy Clerk via email at nbennett@smithsfalls.ca. The lowest or any Proposal will not necessarily be accepted AMENDMENTS TO SUBMISSIONS SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED OR ACCEPTED

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Quantity of tools, firearms, hunting, fishing, household & much more! For listing and pictures see www.theauctionhunt.com Terms: Cash or Good Cheque

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CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF SMITHS FALLS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP #: 17-CS-03 Hilcrest Cemetery Columbarium Sealed submissions will be received in envelopes clearly marked as to contents by the Town Clerk at her office in the Town Hall, 77 Beckwith Street North, Smiths Falls, Ontario, until 11:00 am local time on July 28th, 2017 for Hilcrest Cemetery Columbarium. Specifications and submission requirements may be obtained from the Clerk's office. Questions regarding this Request for Proposal may be directed to Eric Graham, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk via email at egraham@smithsfalls.ca. Request for Proposal documents can be obtained by contacting Bennett, Deputy Clerk via email at nbennett@smithsfalls.ca. The lowest or any Proposal will not necessarily be accepted. AMENDMENTS TO SUBMISSIONS SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED OR ACCEPTED

Everything must go, Yard sale instead of an Auction. Starting noon Friday July 7 and all weekend & Monday starting at 8am. 8688 County Rd #511, half hour from Perth. House, Garage & Shed full. Info Glen Sweeney 613-259-5293 Gigantic Yard Sale, Saturday July 8, 8am-2pm, 575 McGuire Road, K7A 4S4 (between Smiths Falls & Carleton Place). Furniture, household items, dishes, kids books & toys, camping equipment, jewelry, clothing and much more! Large 2 Day Yard Sale, with homebaking & much more. Thursday July 6 and Friday July 7, 8-5pm. Corner 113 McLaren Dr & Rideau Ferry Road. Perth. Check theauctionhunt.com for pictures. Moving/downsizing Sale, Saturday July 8, 9-3pm, 2505 Drummond Con 4B, off hwy 7 turn Richmonds Road, 1st left. Perth. Snowblower, saws, lawnmower, ladders, tools, generator, patio furniture with umbrella, dining set, glassware & more. Saturday July 8, 8-1pm, 1316 Kilmarnock Road, (beside locks) Jasper, dishes, toys, fishing gears, tools, clothes, golf sets, games. Appleton, Multi-family, Hill Street, July 8, 8-1pm, Something for everyone. Rain date Saturday July 15. CARL’S MAMMOTH YARD SALE, July 8 and 9. VINTAGE vinyl LPs DVDs CDs tapes cassettes outdoor tools, BBQ stuff, camera stuff, computer cables/stuff, militaria, barometer, weight belt, bricabrac, selected books, BOX LINER for SIERRA, ANTENNA TOWER, 432 Anglican Church Rd,Wemyss (turn right off 7).

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1990 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA. HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS. ANTIQUES. GOOD GLASS. 2 SEW MACHINES. SINGER KNITTING MACHINE. COOPER AIR HOCKEY GAME. for Therese Parent @ 106 Trillium Dr., Perth, ON from Perth take Scotch Line Rd (Cty Rd #10 to Otty Lake Side Rd to Trillium Dr). Auction Signs. on Wed., July 12/17 @ 10 am 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata red 2 seater convertible (all original, 1 owner, never winter driven, 52,000 km, sold subject to reasonable reserve bid). Governor Winthrop bookcase/dropfront desk w/ broken arch pediment. Curved glass, mirrored back china cabinet w/ claw feet. Oak china cabinet. Oak curio cabinet. Tempus Fugit (Howard Miller) grandfather clock. Cherry server w/ drawer & drop leaves. Raised blind door kitchen cupboard. Round oak table. 3 pce maple kitchen set. Vintage hall table w/ banded drawer. 2 tier c1930’s walnut draw table (w/ butterfly leaf). Early pine lamp table w/ drawer. Sm. pie crust style table. 3 pce dark walnut finish glass top coffee & end table set. Sm. 2 tier parlour table. Mahogany folding 3 tier pie cooling rack. Duncan Phyfe mahogany drum table. Mahogany oval centre table. Queen Anne style end table. D end tables. Drop leaf side table. Walnut telephone table & bench. 5 pce card table. Pine storage bench. Cedar lined hope chest. Double door TV/media storage cabinet. Kauffmore 3 pce leather 3 seater sofa/chair/ottoman. Hide-a-bed. Black leather massage chair. Leather office chair. 2 Queen Anne arm chairs. Queen Anne wingback chair. Upholstered bedroom chair. 2 nursing rockers. Boston rocker. Set of 6 oak dining room chairs. 4 cane bottom chairs. Other wooden chairs. Mahogany Empire style bureau w/ 6 drawers c/w keyholes. Pine, king bed w/ matching night tables (c/w 2 box springs & mattress). Queen size bed c/w box spring & mattress. Vintage 6 pce blonde Gibbard bedroom suite (2 single beds, 2 night tables, 2 chest drawers). Fumed oak furniture (princess dresser, highboy & sideboard). Oak 3 drawer chest of drawers. c1900’s mirrored wardrobe (w/ tear drop pulls). 2 knee hole desks. Fern stands. Pine corner shelf. Oak whatnot shelf. Quilt rack & quilts. Piano bench. Limoges (Elite Works) gold gilt trimmed dinnerware setting for 12. Swarovski crystal figurines. Qty Delft. 2 Lladro figurines. RD figurines (#2315 Last Waltz & #1537 Janet). Berwick horse figurine. Royal Copley Oriental girl/boy planters. Crystal stemware, decanters & serving dishes. China mugs, cups & saucers. Partial toilet sets. Sterling candle stick holders. Brassware. Elephant collection. 2 inlaid Japanese lacquer, mother of pearl inlaid boxes & tray. Whimsical wooden figurines, stagecoach & lamp carvings. Accent & stand lamps. Set binoculars. Good prints (Lindell Links of Tay, MS Martin sugar camp, J. Hannah & others). Persian style carpets. Cooper air hockey table. 45” Samsung flatscreen TV. 31” Sanyo flatscreen TV. 31” Viewsonic flatscreen TV. VCR & DVD players. Movies. Dell computer. Epson printer. Singer sew machine mod. 9410. White Superlock electronic sew machine (2000 ATS). Singer electronic knitting machine. Multi spool holder. Antique multi sectional 3 drawer cabinet (table model, Pat. Pend.) Danby portable air conditioner. Dehumidifier. Dyson vacuum cleaner. Shop vac. Sm. kitchen appliances. Everyday dishes & cookware. Linen. Bedding. Lge qty crafts. Buttons. Large collection of Ty Beanie Babies. Houseplants. Qty hand tools & many other articles too numerous to mention……. Mrs. Parent has moved into a retirement home. She has acquired some “heirloom quality” furniture & good glass over the past years. Her 1st edition Mazda Miata has exciting looks, she says it is fun to drive & it will put an ear-to-ear grin on your face ! Bring a lawn chair. Terms; Cash, Cheque, Debit, Visa, M/C - Catering

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LAWS appreciates donations to upcoming yard sale Thank you to everyone who has brought in contributions to our upcoming yard sale. We still don't have a firm date so we are still accepting donations. Please bring your gentlyused items to the shelter during regular business hours. We can pick up large donations from your location if necessary - please call the shelter to arrange. A great big thank you goes out to Jack for his most generous donation of supplies. Jack recently celebrated his 8th birthday and asked for donations for LAWS instead of birthday gifts for himself. Way to go, Jack, and thank you from all the paws at LAWS! The Merrickville Summer Showcase takes place on Sunday, July 16 at the Community Center from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be lots of amazing vendors for you to shop from AUCTIONS

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This Week’s Pets food, fashion, jewellery and more. There will be raffles and a silent auction to raise money for LAWS. LAWS is currently looking for Board members with a solid business background and expertise in finance, human resources, fundraising, and communications/social media. If you want to help make a difference in the lives of pets in the Lanark County area, if you have the time to commit to help LAWS survive and thrive, if you enjoy working as part of a dedicated, enthusiastic team, then we would like to meet you. For more information contact Kathy at president@lanarkanimals.ca Flower is a petite two-and-a-halfyear-old girl that raised three ador-

Flower able kittens that have all been adopted. Now Flower hopes it will be her turn soon. She was a little timid and withdrawn in her cage but now she is in the runs she is rapidly warming up to human interaction and enjoying full-body massages and tummy rubs. This sweet girl will be an amazing

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for the late Lloyd Bennett at 221 Davern Lane, Maberly (Bolingbroke) ON K0H 2B0 from Perth take Christie Lake Rd. Cty Rd #6 to Althorpe Rd. to Hanna Rd. to Bolingbroke Rd west & turn right to #221 Davern Lane (auction signs). on Sat, July 22/17 @ 10 am Property to be auctioned @ 11 am

pet for somebody with the patience to give her just a little more time and some extra TLC. Erika is a voluptuous four-year old lady with immaculate white fur highlighted by multi-coloured patches. She is super-cuddly and very appreciative of all the attention she can get. She could probably stand to lose a little weight but that just means there's more of her to love. And more of her to love you! Robert is a lovely three-year-old boy wears the marks of a hard life before he was rescued from the streets. Robert looks like a tough guy, but this big boy is a lover not a fighter. He is very affectionate, loves tummy rubs

and cuddles, and purrs loud enough to be heard across the room. He was pretty scruffy when he first came to us but he has cleaned up REAL good and is now snowy white with grey tabby markings. Wishlist Friskies pate canned cat food and bleach. Thank you for your continued support. Follow us if you like at www.facebook.com/lanarkanimals and/or check out our website at lanarkanimals.com. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the shelter at shelter@lanarkanimals. com or by calling 613-283-9308. LAWS is located at 253 Glenview Road, Smiths Falls.

@ 46 Decaria Blvd., Perth, ON for the late Phyllis Archambault on Sat., July 8/17 @ 10 am. Car to be sold @ 11 am 2015 Ford Edge Titanium Ecoboost AWD crossover w/ cognac interior (3800 km, sold subject to reasonable reserve bid). Challen J.L. Orme & Sons Ltd. baby grand piano & bench (like new). 6 pce Gibbard dining room suite. 2 pce chesterfield suite. Platform rocker. Fancy mahogany claw foot china cabinet w/ pediment top. Corner lit curio cabinet. Oak kitchen hoosier. w/ flour bin & sifter. Modern corner cupboard. 5 legged extension table w/ leaves. Set of 5 press back chairs. Set of 5 oak dining room chairs. Pr. swivel armchairs (Carleton Sage). 2 wingback chairs ( 1 is a recliner). Stand & table lamps. Organ stool. Upright walnut cabinet radio. Mahogany record cabinet. Tea wagon. 2 tier parlour table. D end table. Wicker chaise lounge. 3 pce wicker set. 3 pce child’s table set. 3 pce coffee table set. 3 pce bookend bedroom suite. Walnut chest of drawers. Modern hope chest. Quilt rack. Knee hole desk & chair. 2 Gone w/ the Wind lamps. 2 English antique oil lamps. Aladdin lamp. Coal oil lamps. Retro fibreglass lamp w/ farm scene. Crystal footed bowls & stemware (some cornflower). Cut glass. Sadler teapot. 6 pces blue fire king. Blue Willow, Blue Onion, Spode & depression dishes. Royal Winton Chintz butter dish. Old Mill dinnerware. Liquor decanters. Covered cheese dishes. Cookie jar. Collector’s plates. French ivory dresser set. 2 elec. s/s coffee perks. Silver boiled egg server set. Silver candle sticks w/ glass chimneys. Partial toilet set. 2 signed Inuit bone figurines. Binoculars. Sanyo & JVC flatscreen TV’s. DeLonghi portable dehumidifier. Alum. step ladder. Wheelbarrow. Shop vac. Work bench. Hand tools. Daisy BB gun. Garden bench. Every day dishes & cookware. Bedding & linens. Inlaid wood marquetry picture. Prints plus many other articles too numerous to mention……. Mrs. Archambault appreciated the finer details of quality in her furnishings, lamps & glass ware. Look no further for a Baby Grand w/ an exceptional tune. There are No red-flags upon acquiring the Ford Edge. Bring a lawn chair & participate in the bidding to settle the estate. Please Note Payment. Terms on Chattels; Cash or Cheque Only - Catering

The Tay River in all of its magnificent wild splendor, rushes through the full length of this incredibly rare 76 acre (+/-) property. Terrain varies from cropland, hills, valleys & bush. Owned access road is better than good. Every imaginable recreational activity is on this property. Even marriages have been performed on Chapel Hill! This property offers 3 natural severances. #1 South side of river being a bush lot #2 North side of river having house & natural pit/quarry designation & #3 Having a two acre (+/-) lot on Davern Lake. The potential for this “million dollar” property is tremendous (new home w/ spectacular views, excellent year round family or corporate retreat, hunting club &/or the licencing of a pit or quarry). The property has an older homestead, an absolute step back in time, yet still testimony to the efforts of the pioneering family that built it & the family that owns it yet today. Featuring a 2 storie framed house. Main floor country kitchen, living room, bedroom, 4 pce bath. 2 bedrooms up. 200 amp service. Combination F/A electric/wood furnace. New shallow well pump. Rented hot water heater. WETT certified airtight wood stove & built in dishwasher included. On drilled well & septic. Plus 3 barns (1- steel roofed 50 ft x 80 ft (+/-) barn w/ water & power). Owned, new 30 ton steel bridge providing access. Wireless internet available. Zoned Rural. Current taxes; $1,180.78 (+/-). More information on website. For private viewing, terms & conditions please call our office at 613-267-6027. This is one of the most unique & prettiest properties that we have ever offered by public auction. Terrain varies from areas of nearly level land to hillsides and valleys. The access road is better than good. This would be a great family heritage property... something to pass on to future generations. Bring a lawn chair & participate in the bidding to settle the estate. Terms; Cash, Cheque, Debit, Visa, M/C - Catering

~ Smart Cottaging ~ Do you think cottage ownership is beyond your reach? Well it’s not. Featuring an affordable, practical cottage lifestyle allowing for less capital investment with no worries. The Archambault’s took possession of this leased property in 1958, having yet 40years left to run. Having 150 (+/-) ft of shoreline on Bennett Lake. The steel roofed, pine, bevel sided cottage is located on a quiet, east facing point of land. Watch the sun rise over the horizon as day breaks. Cottage has open concept living & kitchen area, 2 bedrooms, 3 pce bath, front sunroom & an open air porch. Wood & elec. baseboard heat. 60 amp service on fuses. 1½ yr. old septic. To be sold lock, stock & barrel plus an alum. fishing boat & canoe. An excellent property/lake for quiet enjoyment & for fishing & boating enthusiasts. Yearly land lease payment of $50.00. Yearly maintenance fee of $10.00. Current taxes; $800.00 (+/-). I quote the late Mrs. Archambault. “Best investment my husband & I ever made.” For private viewing, terms & conditions please call our office at 613-267-6027. Terms; Cash, Cheque, Debit, Visa, M/C - Catering

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Haitian-born pastor celebrates, prays for Canada on its 150th birthday REV. MICHELET DORMÉUS

First Baptist Church Perth

In July 1983, my mother and siblings and I immigrated to Canada. I left Haiti when I was only six years old. As a child, being on an airplane to a new country was like being in a dream and facing the unexpected. But it wasn’t a dream. It was reality. I wondered so much about what this new country and people would be like. Today, I thank God that I have spent 35 years of my life in one of the greatest countries in the world. Montreal was my first home, but then I lived in and explored different cities in Ontario. As a citizen and

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ferries plying the waters towards Vancouver Island, I again pulled out my water bottle and this time, poured Atlantic Ocean water into the Pacific Ocean. The circle was complete. I then turned around to Joseph, and we tossed the football around, me, as the Toronto Argonauts, he as the B.C. Lions. It was, arguably, my most Canadian summer, but other summers, and travels, would deepen my love of this country. I never knew you could fall in love with a landscape until I drove through Algonquin Provincial Park in April of 2015. I could feel my breath getting taken away as we climbed to the top of a hill, and a carpet of evergreens stretched out for mile after mile. Or last summer, spent in Prince Edward Island with my wife and children. We saw comedian Jonathan Torrens do a vignette on the island during CBC’s Canada Day vignette, where

As we celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Confedclergy, I have realized my greatest accomplishments in this country. I have married the woman of my life. My wife and I have given birth eration, I encourage everyone to pray a prayer of blessing to our beautiful daughter. I have studied to the level of Master’s over Canada. I pray that Canada will continue to prosper in every degree. I have pastored two church congregations and served in the way and that its life will overflow to bless the whole world. Canadian Forces as a Chaplain in the Reserve. This is to say that I am proud to be a Canadian! And as I pray for the country on the occasion of its 150th anniversary, I remember some of the words of the prophet Jeremiah to the children of Israel when they were in exile in Babylon: “Also seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper”. Drummond & North Street – Perth Organist: Ann Savage Minister: Rev. Stephen Dunkin - Interim Moderator

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he tried to cram as many island attractions into a brief segment as possible. Of course, one of his locations was Cow’s ice cream in Charlottetown. Naturally, my eldest, Michaela, pointed to the screen, and said, “Hey, we were there!” (Forgetting the multitude of other places we took her to on the island, from Anne of Green Gables’ homestead to the Point Prim lighthouse to Province House National Historic Site to…oh, never mind.) I don’t know how much of the Canada 150 celebrations my daughters will remember. They will be 32 and 28 respectively for Canada 175. And 57 and 53 for Canada 200. We took the girls to the Heritage House Museum in Smiths Falls on Canada Day, and looking over the Ottawa Citizen, Ottawa Journal and Smiths Falls Record News editions of the Centennial celebrations of 1967, seemed like a time capsule from not just another time, but another country. Heck, the Journal no longer prints.

While this past Saturday’s Globe and Mail led off with a front-page excerpt from the Confederation 1867 editorial penned by George Brown, I wondered if there would even be a print edition of any of these publications for Canada 200 (or Canada 175 for that matter.) Those things change. There are oceans and rivers that brought us here, but my family has put down roots on the banks of the Rideau River. We are lucky to be here. For an area I only moved to a decade ago, coming from the suburbs of Toronto, I can now proudly say that I married a girl from Carleton Place. We got married in Almonte. Our eldest daughter was born in Smiths Falls, our youngest in Almonte. I’ve worked in Smiths Falls, Carleton Place, and Perth. Our girls may not remember the celebrations this year. But I know that they will always be proud to be Canadian, to be grateful of all this country has given to them. That, like the true river’s course, will never change.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FIRST CHAMBER BLOCK We have our first Chamber Block(s). Thank you to Peter’s Restaurant, Perth Picture Framing Shop, Décor a la Mode, WTC, Town of Perth and Marks’ Cobbler Shop for becoming our FIRST block of Chamber of Commerce Businesses.

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Little League Championship gearing up to be World Series calibre event BY LAURIE WEIR

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This year’s 2017 Perth Royals will host the provincial major Little League Championship starting July 22 at Conlon Farm in Perth. Front row, left to right, #4 Jacob Czubak (Perth), #6 Cameron Cullen (Perth), #10 Jesse Gagnon (Perth), #5 Brody Lesser (Perth), #2 Nick Patterson (Perth), #11 Isaac Wilson (Perth) Back row, left to right, Head Coach Darryl Barker (Perth), #8 Maddox Barker (Perth), #7 Connor Wright (Perth), #36 Tristan Morgan (Perth), #15 Jesse Schutten (Perth), Assistant Coach Brad Dowdall (Maberly), #14 Alex McGlade (Perth), #12 Connor Jackson (Perth), #3 Landon Dowdall (Maberly), Assistant Coach Graham Patterson (Perth). Pembroke won the playdowns recently, and they wil represent District 8 and Perth is the host team. nor Wright, Tristan Morgan, Jesse Schutten, Alex McGlade, Landon Dowdall and Connor Jackson. Assistant coaches are Brad Dowdall and Graham Patterson. The boys will be out in their team jerseys on Saturday, July 15 at the Port Elmsley Drive-In for a volunteer window wash before the show. They’ll have their buckets of water and squeegees and will wash windows for a donation. GAME WEEK Games kick off Saturday, July 22 with a 9 a.m. contest between Districts 7 (Cornwall) and 5 (Windsor). The opening ceremonies will take place at 11:30 a.m. with all teams being paraded onto the field. The host team will play District 4 (Timmins) following the opening ceremonies. First pitch for game two is slated for 12:30 p.m. A third game will be played at 3 p.m. between District 6 (Orleans) and 8 (Pembroke), and at 6 p.m. District 1 (Toronto) will play District 2 (East Nepean). The field will be decorated with a Canada 150 theme, with the town crier, Brent McLaren, making a guest appearance. The first 200 kids will receive Canada flags, and all players will receive goodie bags and coupons for shopping and eating in Downtown Heritage Perth. “We’ve been working closely with the town and the chamber of com-

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The major Little League Provincial Championship is gearing up to be a World Series caliber show as Perth prepares to host this event in just three weeks. Darryl Barker, the head coach of the Perth Royals major ball team of 11- and 12-year-olds, said it will be an opportunity of a lifetime for some of his young charges. “They may not get this opportunity again, so I’m encouraging them to go out and have some fun,” he said in a phone interview on Friday, June 29. “We’re a young team, and we’ve been limited to the amount of practice time we’ve been able to get in because of the weather, but they’re an enthusiastic group. We’re definitely a work in progress.” Barker’s son Maddox, 12, is one of the players on the provincial team. He’s been coaching his son since the boy played T-ball. He’s also a coach for the T-ball team on which his youngest son, Cooper, now plays. “I’ve coached the boys as they’ve grown up,” Barker said. “I’ve been coaching since Maddox was in T-ball – so about eight years now.” Many of the young Perth Royals have not played together before, but that bodes well for next year as many are 11-year-olds who can return next season. Some of them have chosen to take up baseball this year for the first time, after playing a different sport, like soccer. “We don’t have any girls this year, which is unfortunate,” Barker said. “We’d be thrilled to have them.” And because of Little League rules about pitchers – kids can only throw 20 pitches or he’s not eligible to play the next day – he has to be strategic about who throws and for how long. The more a player pitches, the longer they have to sit out before they can pitch again, the coach explained. “So it’s tough to get the pitching,” he said, as he compared it to a chess match for getting the pitching he needs over the course of a tournament week, such as the provincials. “We’ll have fun and we’ll compete at a higher level,” he said. “We want to make sure to focus on the game and work hard.” Team members include: Jacob Czubak, Cameron Cullen, Jesse Gagnon, Brody Lesser, Nick Patterson, Isaac Wilson, Maddox Barker, Con-

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merce to get our visitors downtown and enjoying the restaurants and shopping we have here,” said Pat Habel, who is co-chairing the event with Karen Crosbie. They have been planning this event for several months, and it’s coming together nicely, she said. Habel said they are hoping to encourage businesses and restaurants to promote the provincials and the 200plus players, coaches, umpires, and parents to visit downtown Perth by promoting the tournament. “We’re giving out some posters that will have the schedule on them, and we’d love to see them put them up in their windows,” Habel said. Maybe even offer some World Series inspired specials. Habel said they have their Facebook page up and running, https://www. facebook.com/provincialsinperth/, and folks can check that out for scores and some live feeds of a few of the ball games – semi-finals and finals for sure, and one or two other games will be shown. Volunteers are now in place, as Habel said she enlisted the help of a dozen students from Perth and District Collegiate Institute who needed some community hours for their graduation diploma. “We have certainly filled in a lot of the blanks and we’re looking forward to having a great group of students working with us.” Along with parents of the Little

League players, Habel said her volunteer spots have been filled. “I really want to express our thanks and appreciation to those in the community who have supported us in big way allowing us to host this first class event,” she said. “We can’t thank them enough.” DIAMOND IN THE RAIN Thanks to the ongoing rain, the newly revamped Legion diamond at Conlon Farm has taken a beating. Recently, the zone playdowns were held where the diamond was beat up pretty badly, said tournament director, Rick Wilson. “We’re well aware of the issues and we’re working on the solution with the town,” said Wilson in a phone interview last week. Plans include adding more clay – as per Little League regulations, it needs to be of a clay mixture and getting some tarps to cover those tender areas if it rains, and throw down some ‘Dry Quick’ (like kitty litter for diamonds) which will help soak up the water. “The problem is that we’ve had so

much rain in between games, that the field hadn’t had a chance to dry out, and they don’t know how to work with clay,” Wilson said. “We had to play in the rain a couple weeks ago” to decide the district champs – which was Pembroke. “We have to get in at least four innings before we can call it a game, but it was getting pretty mucky, unfortunately,” he said, as it’s Wilson’s decision whether or not to call off a game. Wilson said there needs to be someone available to do proper maintenance which the town will be able to handle. “We’ll play in the rain to get four innings in,” he said. If there is lightning, they’ll call a rain delay and resume play 30 minutes after the last lightning bolt is seen. Wilson said he’s confident in the mayor and the town to ensure the diamond is in good shape. “Clay can be a curse during the rain. Water can turn it into a slimy mess.” Shannon Bailion, community services director for the Town of Perth, said they’re working with the company who revamped the diamond, to get it into top shape for the busy July schedule, which includes the Del Harper tournament next weekend and the provincials two weeks later. “We’re aware of how wet it is, and what it’s doing to the diamond,” she said. “It’s unfortunate about the rain, as it’s not getting a chance to get dried out. But we’re working with the professionals and coming up with a solution.”

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Del Harper Memorial Tournament this weekend Following a busy spring season, Perth and District Little League is putting on the final touches for this weekend’s 23rd Annual Del Harper Memorial Tournament at Conlon Farm in Perth. The tournament, which runs Friday, July 7 through Sunday, July 9, features 16 teams in all with eight minor teams and eight major teams. This popular annual event is bringing in teams from the Ottawa area as well as Kingston, Cornwall, Brockville, Orleans, and Winchester. Perth is fielding two teams at the tournament with both the Perth minor and major Royals taking part. The hometown Royals have been enjoying a competitive season so far and are hoping for a strong showing at the Del Harper Memorial. Both Perth teams will be in action on Friday evening at 6 p.m. with the minors hosting East Nepean on the Pettigrew (Minor) diamond while the majors take on Ottawa West Little League on the Legion Diamond. The Del Harper tournament organizers are excited to show-

case the changes to the Perth Legion diamond, as both the field and scoreboard have been recently upgraded in preparation for the upcoming major provincial tournament later this month. Although the tournament gets started on the Friday evening, the official opening ceremonies will be taking place on Saturday morning at 11 a.m. at the Legion field. Perth Town Crier Brent McLaren will preside over the opening ceremonies, and Kesha Lehovich will be singing the national anthem. Tournament finals will take place on Sunday, and in between, there will be raffle prizes, a 50-50 draw, and a full actionpacked weekend of great little league baseball. You’re invited to come on out and support little league baseball and cheer on your hometown Perth Royals. For more information, check out Perth and District Little League’s website at http://www. perthlittleleague.ca/ Submitted by Jim Wright, Perth Little League

It's a runner-up finish for Henderson of Smiths Falls at KPMG Championship BY LAURIE WEIR

Brooke Henderson finished just one stroke off the pace for sole possession of second place at the major LPGA championship at Olympia Fields, Illinois last weekend.

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It was down to the wire for Brooke Henderson of Smiths Falls Sunday at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at Olympia Fields, Il. Henderson birdied the 18th hole after an eagle attempt fell just an inch short to take the lead to the clubhouse and await her fate. She had a bogey free round of 66 for a 272 four-day total. The birdie on her last hole gave her a 12-under and tied her for the lead with Danielle Kang of the United States, who had yet to finish the final hole. Kang two-putted the par 5, 18th for a birdie and a 13-under to win her first championship as a professional and a payout of US$525,000. But Henderson wasn’t too disappointed with her second place finish and a cheque for US$322,446. “It was a great day for me,” Henderson said. “I got off to a pretty fast start with three birdies on the front nine … I wasn’t really making any mistakes. No bogeys and I didn’t really have any holes where I was too panicked that I was going to make one, so that is always a great feeling, especially on a Sunday of a major

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championship.” Holes 17 and 18 were huge for her, she said, and to make an eagle putt attempt, she said she felt like she had a chance to catch Kang. She said she walked the eagle putt attempt to “get the pace right” and unfortunately, “I missed it by an inch.” But she said it was a “great day, and Danielle played great. She was 13-under pretty early on the back nine and I knew I had a lot of work to do coming down the stretch.” Henderson said she was happy with the opportunities she had over the course of the tournament. “She won this, and I was just trying

to make it a little bit closer and maybe force a playoff … like I said. I played great, and I wouldn’t really take anything back.” Henderson said her “putter was awesome. I made some really big putts and it was keeping me in all day – a lot of 15-yard putts that I came up to just tap in, so the putter was a really big key for me.” This momentum will help her stay focused on a new event on the LPGA tour next week in Greenbay, Wi., the Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic from July 6 to 9. The US Women’s Open takes place July 13 to 16 at Bedminster, N.J.

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Top graduate award winners and valedictorian of Perth’s St. John Catholic High School pose for a shot before their official graduation ceremony on Wednesday, June 28, 2017. Pictured top left, Ralph Kerrebijn (2nd highest standing); top right, Shannon Retty (3rd highest standing); bottom left, Hailey Rodger (1st highest standing); bottom right, Ben Willms (valedictorian).

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Little by little: Lanark Littles Soccer Club begins its first season Toddlers participating in the Lanark Littles Soccer Club began their first season at the Lanark &amp; District Civitan on Tuesday, June 27. This program for two- to four-year-olds came together when two local moms thought it would be fun to get 20 to 30 kids together to play. Sixty-five toddlers and 18 coaches later, it’s a toddler invasion of Lanark! Obviously, there are more young families looking for local activities than we had presumed. Everyone is excited and the community has been amazing! The Lanark &amp; District Civitan offered to take the program on as their own, offering the grass be-

hind the hall as fields for the kids to play on, along with the hall for washrooms and our end of season barbecue! Lazer Electric Solutions owner, Damon Ferrier, offered to pay for the shirts from the get go. Even after the numbers of toddlers interested in joining kept growing and growing, they continued to support us! When Medicine Bird Healing Centre owner Haley Bowes offered to help in any way, we mentioned perhaps she could sponsor the coach shirts to give Lazer a bit of a break! With such a large number of little people divided into six teams, we needed as many parent volunteer/coaches as possible to help keep order. We

have 18 coaches and four students helping and Haley agreed wholeheartedly. Sign Design in Perth designed the logo for the “Lanark Littles” at no charge and offered us a charitable rate on the player and coach shirts. We got to choose some bright and fun coloured shirts and they look amazing. With the funds collected from participants we have been able to purchase soccer balls, cones, nets and a large water jug. Fruit will also be supplied to everyone at the end of each game. The first few weeks of the soccer season players will be getting fresh local strawberries from Mississippi Berries who have been kind

enough to offer a charitable rate on the large order, for as long as the strawberry season lasts. Village Treats Chocolate will be creating our sweet, end of season medals and any remaining funds will go to the end of season barbecue and family party at the end of August. The Lanark Littles Soccer Club has all come together so nicely and everyone is so excited. The volunteers and sponsors are so giving and eager. We look forward to Tuesday evenings filled with fun, fruit and maybe even a little soccer!

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Submitted by Pam Coach Melissa Licari corrals a group of toddlers on the red team before Grimm of the Lanark a game during the first-ever meet of the Lanark Littles Soccer Club in Littles Soccer Club the field behind the Lanark & District Civitan Club on Tuesday, June 27.

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The final tax bills were mailed the last week of June and due dates for the two installments are: Thursday, July 27th and Wednesday, September 27th If you have changed your mailing address please notify the Finance Department as soon as possible. If you do not receive your tax bill by mid-July please call the Municipal Office at 613-267-5353. Failure to receive a tax bill will not invalidate penalty and interest charges. Tax Payment Options: • In person at the Municipal Office, using cash, cheque or debit • 24 hour drop-off box at the Municipal Office • Telephone/Internet banking, using roll number as account number • Pay at any bank branch. The original bill is required

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PROPOSED WASTE & RECYCLING COLLECTION IMPLEMENTATION

A Public Information Session was held on June 24, 2017. Information relating to proposed waste & recycling collection is available on the Township’s website at www.tayvalleytwp.ca (Resident Services – Garbage and Recycling – Waste & Recycling Collection). Council wants your feedback and comments, please complete the survey which can be found on the website or in hard copy at the Municipal Office. Please submit this survey to the Township by July 20, 2017 at 12 noon. TAY VALLEY TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT Public meeting: 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 in the Council Chambers, 217 Harper Road, for site-specific amendments for: Copland, Part Lot 8-9, Concession 5 Geographic Township of North Burgess The application applies to a 42 ha parcel located on Elm Grove Road. The purpose of this amendment is to change the zoning of the property from Rural (RU) to Tourist Commercial (CT). The effect of the amendmen is to permit the construction and operation of a 5-unit nature retreat.

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of Tay Valley Township passed the above noted ByLaw on the 27th day of June, 2017, under Section 38 of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, Chapter P.13. AND TAKE NOTICE that appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board in respect of the By-Law may be made not later than the 26th day of August, 2017, by filing with the Clerk of Tay Valley Township including the reasons for the appeal and the required fee. Contact the Clerk for information as to who may appeal and how. An explanation of the purpose and effect of the By-Law describing the lands affected is outlined below. A copy of the By-Law is available for viewing at the Municipal Office or on the Township website at www. tayvalleytwp.ca.

Jones, Part Lot 1-2, Concession 10, Geographic Township of North Burgess The application applies to a 91 ha parcel located on Scotch Line. The purpose of this amendment is to change the zoning of the property from Agriculture (A) to Agriculture Exception-3 (A-3). The effect of the amendment is to preclude future residential building development on the severed and retained lands as a condition of severance.

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Peddie, Part Lot 6-7 Concession 2, Geographic Township of South Sherbrooke The application applies to two vacant lots, 0.4 ha and 0.47 ha, located on Farren Lake. The purpose of this amendment is to change the zoning of the property from Seasonal Residential (RS) to Residential Limited Services Exception-161 (RLS-161). The effect of the amendment is to allow a building development envelope on each lot at a reduced setback of 19.8m from the lake.

The lands affected by the By-Law are all lands that front onto Adam and Farren Lakes. The Interim Control By-Law is in effect as of June 27th, 2017 for a period of one year. Council may extend the ByLaw for a total period not exceeding two years. Council by resolution on June 27th, 2017 directed that a study be undertaken by an interagency working group to determine wording for an Official Plan Amendment to propose an increase in the size of lots that may be severed on Farren and Adam Lakes as well as other water quality protective measures. Therefore no person shall use any land for residential purposes except that this by-law does not apply to residential uses in existence on the day of the enactment of this by-law or to the construction of a new residential dwelling on an existing vacant lot that complies with lot area and frontage requirements on the day of enactment of this by-law.

NOTICE OF PASSING OF ZONING BY LAW 2017-044

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of Tay Valley Township passed the above noted By-Law on the 27th day of June, 2017, under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, Chapter P.13. AND TAKE NOTICE that appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board in respect of the by law may be made not later than the 26th day of July, 2017, by filing with the Clerk of Tay Valley Township. Contact the Clerk for information as to who may appeal and how. By Law 2017-044 applies to a 0.26 ha parcel located at 2005 Long Lake Route 2. The purpose of this amendment is to change the zoning of the property from Seasonal Residential (RS) to Residential Limited Services Exception-160 (RLS-160). The effect of the amendment is to permit the demolition of a cottage and construction of a new dwelling with access on a private road, acknowledging the existing undersized lot and frontage. THIS NOTICE GIVEN ON THE 6th DAY OF JULY, 2017. Amanda Mabo, Clerk, Tay Valley Township (800) 810-0161 or (613) 267-5353

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION is available through the Planning Department during regular business hours from Monday to Friday, 613-267-5353, including information on participating in the zoning amendment process and appeals. DATED AT TAY VALLEY TOWNSHIP THIS 6th day of July, 2017. Amanda Mabo, Clerk

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