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One weekend, endless possibilities at Stewart Park Festival The Stewart Park Festival promises to be a great weekend experience in Perth.

Whether you’re looking to explore the area by canoe, to bring the kids, experience holistic healing or enjoy a cold pint by the water, the schedule truly has something for everyone.

The Stewart Park Festival is set for July 14-16, and there are endless possibilities for patrons to make it their own.

The three-day festival in downtown Perth will showcase performers from across Canada -- including long-time-

loved, Juno Award- winners Sue Foley and Valdy, as well as up-and-coming artists such as The Wooden Sky, The O’Pears and Lindi Ortega.

It's artistic director Joel LeBlanc’s last time putting the line-up together – and it looks to be nothing short of memorable.

“Joel scoped out the entire music industry and crafted a line-up that truly has something for everyone,” said SPF chair John McKenty.

stage include: Sue Foley, The Wooden Sky, Lindi Ortega, Mike Stevens, Ken Yates, WOR, The O’Pears, Coco Love Alcorn, Red Moon Road, Valdy, Leela Gilday, Tribe of One, Turbo Street Funk, EvenSong Ensemble, King of Swingers, Andrew Queen & The Campfire Crew, Magoo, Country Song Writers’ Circle, Country Jamboree, Ramblin’ Valley Band, The Academy for Musical Theatre, and Maple Hill. The performers will be stars of the main stage, which is admission by Lineup donation.

The performers set to hit the main Some of the performers will also

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feature at the after-hours venues on Friday and Saturday nights.

These venues include the Crystal www.burnsjewellers.com Palace, the Perth Tea Room and the 66 Foster Street, Perth • 613-267-4466 Studio Theatre.

115 Bridge Street, Carleton Place Bracelets are $10 each per night and give you access to the three venues and can be purchased at the festival’s information tent or at the door.

Kids’ programming The kids’ program includes activities and shows that will spark your child’s imagination.

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Rideau Canal celebrates 10 years as UNESCO World Heritage site This year marks a year of celebrations and milestones for Canada, particularly as we celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation.

Canada’s national parks and historic sites enable Canadians to experience their rich history and heritage in a special way and the government is very pleased to offer free admission for all visitors to Parks Canada locations in 2017 to celebrate Canada 150.

On July 2, the government is proud to underscore the 10th anniversary of the Rideau Canal National Historic Site being inscribed as a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage site.

“As a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Rideau Canal represents one of the world’s most outstanding achievements,” stated Catherine McKenna, minister of Environment and Climate Change and minister responsible for Parks Canada. “Our government

is deeply committed to protecting Canada’s heritage places now, and for future generations. We are fortunate to have this remarkable national treasure in the heart of Canada’s capital. I encourage Canadians to enjoy the natural beauty and experience the rich history of the Rideau Canal, both a national historic site and world heritage site.”

As a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Rideau Canal is deemed to have outstanding universal value.

As a large strategic canal constructed for military purposes, the Rideau Canal played a crucial contributory role in allowing British forces to defend the colony of Canada against the United States of America, leading to the development of two distinct political and cultural entities in the north of the continent.

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This year, in addition to celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday, the Rideau Canal is also marking a milestone 10 year as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Above, the canal as it runs through Smiths Falls.

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Four lucky students become their own bosses for the summer This year, four local students have been selected for the 2017 Summer Company program in the Lanark County/North Leeds/Smiths Falls area.

Summer Company provides an opportunity for students to be their own boss and to start/run a business for the summer.

The successful students for 2017 from this area are: • Matthew Garvin — Garvin Carpentry and General Labor: Garvin Carpentry and General Labor will be providing on-site carpentry services and garden work, as well as selling handmade wooden products including cutting boards, bird houses, lawn chairs and more. Matthew will be operating out of Toledo. You can contact him by phone at 613-485-4174 or email mattgarv11@gmail.com.

• Evelina Salvador — Wing It Clothes: Wing It Clothes will be offering T-shirts featuring original artwork and designs created by Evelina. Wing It Clothes will be available through her online store and at events throughout the summer. Contact Evelina by email

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Four local students have been selected to participate in the 2017 Summer Company program in Lanark County, North Leeds and Smiths Falls area. The program is administered by the Small Business Advisory Centre (Smiths Falls/Lanark County). Above, from left: Matthew Garvin (Garvin Carpentry and General Labor), Matthew Sparrow (MPS Web Services), Kate Ritchie (Ritchie’s Lawncare), and Evelina Salvador (Wing It Clothes). at contact@wingitclothes.com. web design, hosting and general com• Matthew Sparrow — MPS Web puter services, including system setup, Services: MPS Web Services will offer configuration and training to business-

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tember upon returning to school; approximately 12 hours of business training; and an opportunity to meet with a local community-mentoring group for support and advice on operating their summer business.

The program is in its 17th year of promoting entrepreneurship to young enterprising students. This year, the four successful local students will spend their summer gaining invaluable business experience, earning money and learning what it means to be your own boss. They will be in good company with many other young entrepreneurs from across Ontario.

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Source protection staff meeting with land, business owners using chemicals near water systems The Mississippi-Rideau Drinking Water Source Protection staff will be meeting with land and business owners this summer in the communities of Almonte, Kemptville, Merrickville, Montague, Smiths Falls and Westport who may be using chemicals that could pose a risk to the municipal drinking water systems.

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cial protection.

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Explore the tradition of black ash basketry at Lanark Highlands Basketry Museum Making a useful basket from a tree trunk could be a mystery for any one other than an Indigenous person.

For many years, our First Nations people have traditionally used the trunk of a black ash tree to provide the fine splints for basketmaking. This is done by pounding the trunk with a wooden mallet until the growth rings separate.

This summer, the Lanark Highlands Basketry Museum, in the village of McDonald’s Corners, is celebrating black ash basketry. During the month of July, there will be a demonstration of pounding the black ash to release these fine splints.

On Aug. 26, Richard Nolan, a basket teacher from Kahnawake, Que., will be coming to the MERA Schoolhouse in McDonald’s Corners. He will teach a workshop on making a small black ash basket and discuss the traditional preparation of black ash splints.

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Visitors to the Lanark Highlands Basketry Museum this summer will have the chance to see demonstrations on the art of black ash basketry, above. On Aug. 26, basket teacher Richard Nolan will be teaching a workshop on how to make a basket and the traditional preparation of black ash splints.

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June marked one of the rainiest Bike Months in the Ottawa Valley, but 167 cyclists still logged 36,784 km in the annual Silver Chain Challenge between Lanark and Renfrew counties. Above, riders meet in Barry’s Bay June 24 prior to a community ride organized by the Ottawa Valley Cycling and Active Transportation Alliance.

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Silver Chain Challenge shows appetite for active transportation in Ottawa Valley June 2017 was one of the rainiest Bike Months ever in the Ottawa Valley, but that didn't dampen participation in the Silver Chain Challenge, the friendly online competition between Lanark and Renfrew counties.

In all, 167 participants logged 36,784 kilometres of cycling, walking or running during the month.

The statistics are all available online at http://silverchainchallenge.ca/ scc/stats and are tracked by municipality, showing the number of participants, the distances they logged, the population and the per cent of population taking part.

Overall, Renfrew, with 128 participants, topped Lanark, with 39.

After adjustment for population (Renfrew has 101,573, Lanark, 65,667), Renfrew is still the winner.

"Everyone wins in this," said Laura Brisson, paramedic public relations co-ordinator, County of Renfrew. "Thank you all for your participation and for making Renfrew County a healthier more active place to live. Congratulations to everyone who participated in this friendly competition; it was one big step closer to a more active and healthier community."

On a municipal basis, Arnprior logged the most distance — 5,832.6 kilometres — while Mississippi Mills had the most participants (26) and finished second in distance with 5,445.3 km. Tiny North Algona Wilberforce, with just 2,958 residents had 15 participants, logged 3,253.8 km, and had the highest participation rate of all municipalities. Whitewater Region, home of two major cycling events this year, had 18 participants, logged 3,055.9 km and had the third highest participation rate. Second highest participation rate was in Admaston/ Bromley, whose 12 participants logged 1,285 km.

The Silver Chain Challenge is a great local tradition, and this year's

edition showed its continuing importance, according to one of its founders, Jeff Mills of Mississippi Mills, a member of the Ottawa Valley Cycling and Active Transportation Alliance (OVCATA).

"It's important to encourage people to cycle and participate, for their health and for the community’s,” he said. “And it provides us an opportunity to collect data that counties and municipalities can use in future planning."

Next year, he said, the event will be headed up by the newly-formed Eastern Ontario Active Transpor-

tation Network, which was formed subsequent to this year's Eastern Ontario Active Transportation Summit. The network will be organized by health units from counties in the region.

OVCATA's co-chair Ish Theilheimer, who put in nearly 800 km in June, is pleased with how the event went.

"Despite some awfully wet weather, it encouraged a lot of us to get out on bikes or walking and get others out too,” he noted.

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Participation encouraged for inaugural march set for July 27 in Carleton Place A dirty, slatternly woman, an immoral woman, a woman of loose moral values; this is the Collins English Dictionary definition of the word “slut.”

Historically, this word has carried a predominantly negative connotation. It has been primarily women who have suffered under this label — women who are (or are perceived to be) sexually promiscuous.

Whether dished out as a serious indictment of one’s character or merely as a flippant insult, the consequences of this word have always been wounding, so we are taking it back. This word is being re-appropriated.

The inaugural Slut Walk Lanark County (SWLC) on July 27 is an event for people who believe that nothing — not clothing, not behaviour, not profession, not sexual history — is a substitute for explicit consent. It is an event inspired by a Toronto police officer, who suggested on Jan. 24, 2011 that if women wanted to avoid being sexually assaulted, they shouldn’t “dress like sluts.”

This walk has been happening in major cities across Canada and internationally since 2011. Many

people still associate the crime of sexual assault with the victim’s dress, actions, level of inebriation or sexual history.

We at SWLC feel the time is now to have our own march here in Lanark County. So, this walk will have its inaugural event on July 27, hosted by the Town of Carleton Place.

Our mission is to spread the word that those who experience sexual assault are not the ones at fault, without exception. SWLC is about claiming space, place and presences with voice and visibility for the victims of sexual violence.

Our aim is to educate the public on the realities and prevalence of sexual assault and sexual violence suffered by women, men, LGBTQ individuals, minorities and marginalized groups.

We are tired of being oppressed by shaming, of being judged by our sexuality and feeling unsafe as a result. No number of previous partners, alcoholic beverages had, or amount of skin shown gives permission for sexual interaction. No one is “asking for it.” We must stand together to shift the cultural paradigm that protects perpetrators and abusers

and punishes victims. One day, this word will not be used to write a free pass for the indiscriminate and unpermitted use of other people’s bodies. One day, our bodies will be our own and they will be protected.

We are a movement demanding that our voices be heard. We are here to make sure that the day comes sooner rather than later that all persons will feel protected and respected by police, supported by our communities and have our civil rights upheld by the courts. Most importantly, we want to be certain that those charged with our safety have a true understanding of what it is to be a survivor of sexual assault.

The event promises to be loud and proud, and SWLC encourages individuals and groups to register for the event, as well as for the poster-making event, which will take place the night before the march. Local businesses are encouraged to sponsor the event as well.

For more information or to register, visit our Facebook page, Slut Walk Lanark County.

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e shouldn’t always be offended when the cashier takes a few seconds to check the bill he or she was just handed at the checkout. As much as the newer Canadian polymer currency is more elaborate than its previous paper forms, the issue of counterfeit notes has not gone away even with the safeguards taken by the Bank of Canada.

A recent OPP release cites an RCMP report that indicates there were more than 17,500 confirmed counterfeit Canadian bank notes passed in 2016; almost 4,000 were passed in Ontario. That might be a drop in the bucket given $75 billion worth of Canadian bank notes are in circulation, but no one wants to lose out because of counterfeit money. The OPP note that a good counterfeit will look like the real thing, but it might only take a few seconds to spot a fake when checking the safety features (such as feeling the raised ink on the words Bank of Canada on a $5-dollar note, or looking at the metallic build-

ing and seeing it change colour when the bill is tilted). The security features can be viewed at bankofcanada.ca.

Cash handlers are advised to set aside any suspicious notes and jot down any information about the circumstances by which the notes were obtained. Provide the suspicious currency to police and request a receipt, so that genuine notes can be returned. Although the person might be trying to pass a counterfeit bank note, he or she might not be aware that the bill is fake and is an unwitting victim of crime, according to the OPP. Retailers are reminded that counterfeit notes are more likely to be passed during busy periods and to be wary of customers who want to pay with much higher denominations of bills than needed. “Cash handlers must ensure their own safety first,” the release states.

So-called funny money is no laughing matter when you’re the one who is out of pocket.

Mary and the family fully enjoyed Orangeman’s parade It didn’t matter a whit if you were an Irish Catholic, a German Lutheran, or someone from some other background, everyone for miles around went to the Orangeman’s parade on the 12th of July.

Father and the brothers were up at the crack of dawn to do the chores early, and Mother and Audrey were making the lunch to take into Renfrew long before I was out of bed. It would be the most exciting event since the parade several years ago.

Towns took turns in hosting the 12th of July, and that year it was Renfrew’s turn.

If you didn’t get into town early to park on the main street, you had to go to wherever you could find a spot, and you then ended up standing in the blazing sun under one of the awnings a very few

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And so that morning, we headed into Renfrew at a time when we would usually be just eating our breakfast. Every ounce of me tingled with excitement. There was nothing that thrilled me more than marching bands and crowds of people, and I could certainly be assured of both as we drove into town in the Model T, hoping we could make the 12.5 mile trip without a flat tire.

“Couldn’t be better,” Father said as he wheeled the car next to the curb right in front of the Chinese restaurant. “When can we have the lunch?” Emerson wanted to know. Mother just rolled her eyes in answer. He was treading on thin ice to begin with, as he fought Everett to sit next to the back window, which wasn’t

a window at all, but rolled up curtains tied with narrow leather straps.

It seemed like hours had passed before we heard the bands coming onto the main street from the fair grounds, and I knew from remembering the last Orangeman’s Parade, that leading the bands and people walking down Raglan Street, would be King Billy on a white horse, dressed in white himself, with sashes and ribbons in bright orange. I

was fair tingling by the time we saw the white horse three blocks away, and you could hear the people clapping and cheering, as the Orangemen marched behind bands. They too, were all dressed in white, with orange banners across their chests. I asked my sister Audrey why we couldn’t be in the parade too, and she said you had to be Irish, and preferably a Catholic. Well, there were the Briscoe’s and they certainly weren’t Catholic!

Audrey told me to hush up and listen to the bands soon to be in front of us, as we leaned against the Model T. And then we heard the clomp-clomp of hooves, and knew King Billy would soon appear. And appear he did! Such splendour!

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was the Orangeman who was obviously just as important as King Billy himself. He had a small drum attached to his waist somehow, but he was also blowing into the tiniest horn I had ever seen. His white cap was rimmed with orange braid, and every so often he would take the horn and use it to push the cap back, and then he’d give the little drum a rap with the horn for good measure.

He didn’t look right to me, and it was Father’s comment, which told me why. “He’s as drunk as a hoot-owl,” he said. “I don’t think he’ll make it as far as the swinging bridge.”

I lost count of the number of bands and the people walking behind, some children far younger than I was, dressed in full regalia for the day. And right then I made

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Tips to keep in mind when encountering blue-green algae blooms this summer Blue-green algae blooms are a natural seasonal phenomenon that may appear in our lakes, rivers and ponds. Many of these blooms are relatively harmless; however, some species have the potential to produce toxins which may be harmful to people and animals. The presence of blue-green algae and its toxins can only be confirmed through a laboratory test, so we recommend taking a cautious approach when you suspect a blue-green algae bloom. Toxins that can cause skin irritation, nausea and vomiting, as well as liver problems in higher concentrations, are released when the cells break down.

The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit advises people using surface water for recreation and drinking to become familiar with bluegreen algae, so they can make informed decisions on when to avoid contact with the water.

Algae blooms do degrade with time; however, it is not possible to say whether the toxins have completely left the area. Once the toxin is released from the cell, where it goes is dependent on the local characteristics of water movement in the area. The toxin will eventually be diluted into the body of water, as any other soluble compound.

Drinking water Surface water is never a safe source of drinking water without effective treatment. The toxins released by blue-green algae are not removed by commonly used treatment methods such as boiling, chlorination or ultraviolet light treatment. Consult a water treatment specialist if your drinking water comes from the lake. You may want to choose another source of water for

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drinking.

Recreational water use Avoid activities that increase your exposure to toxins in the water during an active algae bloom. When deciding whether to resume recreational use of the water after a blue-green algae bloom (swimming and water sports), consider the following factors: • Faster moving water will dilute and move the toxins out of an area more quickly, further decreasing the risk to health. Each property will have a different water flow pattern, so a local assessment is useful to further assess risk.

• Skin irritation is the first sign that the level of toxin is significant in the water. So, if this occurs, it is important not to go in the water. A few more days will help to clear the water if it is moving well, unless another bloom has occurred.

• The water in lakes and rivers always has the potential to be infected with bacteria, viruses and

other microbes that can affect health. So, it is important not to swallow the water. Young children are more likely to swallow water, so it is critical to observe them carefully when in the water.

• Be cautious about eating fish caught in water where a bluegreen algae bloom has occurred.

Toxins are concentrated in the liver. So, avoid consuming the liver, kidneys and other organs of fish caught in an area affected by blue-green algae.

Algae exist in nature; however, they rely on certain conditions to grow. While we cannot control many of these conditions, we can influence one of the factors that affect their growth: the nutrients available to them. You can help reduce nutrient levels entering the lake by reducing the use of household fertilizers, agricultural run-off, and ensuring your septic system is in good working order.

Residents are encouraged to contact the Spills Action Center at 1-800-268-6060 to report any new blue-green algae blooms.

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Vermont is high on personal favourite summer travel list There are some places I never tire of and the American state of Vermont is near the top of my personal list of favourite locations.

Kathleen and I go to Vermont at least once a year, sometimes twice.

This summer we are planning another journey to the picturesque state. On this occasion we will be in the company of our friends from West Yorkshire, England who are coming for a two-week visit. We are really looking forward to that!

If you enjoy solitude then Vermont is definitely the place for you. Besides the beauty of the place, highlighted by the Green Mountain range that forms the spine of the state, this is where you should go. With a total population of less than 630,000 living in an area of 24,900 square kilometres (9,614 sq. miles) you are guaranteed to find lots of locations that are totally void of other people. Ottawa, by comparison, has nearly a million residents.

Vermont is 45th out of 50 American states in terms of total land area. But when you are driving around it seems much larger.

Burlington, one of our favourite cities in the world, is the largest centre in Vermont and it has just 42,000 residents. I read online that Burlington is “the least populous city in the United States to be the most populous municipality in a state.” You may have to think about that for a minute.

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the state.

However, the state “capitol” (Americans spell the word with an ‘o’) is actually tiny Montpelier which, with a population of under 8,000, is the smallest state capitol in the United States.

Montpelier is well worth a visit, if only to see the impressive State House.

Featuring a spectacular domed roof topped with gold leaf (yes, real gold) the State House is set against a wooded hillside which adds to the visual appeal of the structure. We have toured the building and it is time well spent if you decide to go there. Opened in 1859 the State House underwent a major restoration in the 1980s. It is as impressive inside as it is outside.

Montpelier is always a beehive of activity with a busy downtown core and on week days the city’s population more than doubles due to all of the state offices and other infrastructure centred in the capitol. There is a large museum downtown, a stone’s throw from the State House which we plan to visit this summer for the first time.

Tidy farms Dairy farming is the linchpin of Vermont’s agricultural sector. But the neat farms, with Holsteins graz-

ing blissfully on the rolling landscape, hide the fact that Vermont’s agricultural economy has taken a huge nosedive in modern times. By the year 2000 just three per cent of the state’s working population were employed in agriculture and only 2.2 per cent of Vermont’s annual domestic product was generated by farming. I’m sure that has declined further over the course of 17 years. The trend exists across our continent and as someone who grew up on a farm I find the situation extremely worrying.

When we are in Vermont however, we cast any worries aside and enjoy some of the many things the state has to offer.

I have written about Vermont’s fabulous covered bridges on a number of occasions over the years. They are one of the finest features in the state and add to the unique nature of the place.

Kathy and I first began “covered bridge hunting” in the mid-1990s. We have now visited and photographed more than 80 of the state’s 104 working bridges. That number is variable actually because from year-to-year bridges are forced to close for repairs and in some locations they remain gated for years until local authorities are able to find the often considerable amounts of cash needed to put them right. Sadly we know where a number of once well used bridges have been shut for safety reasons. A few have been bypassed and are now fit only for pedestrian traffic. A real shame!

The good news is that many covered bridges remain in good condition and in most locations they are an im-

portant conduit for travel across the many rivers and mountain streams which bisect beautiful Vermont. Some municipalities, realizing what a wonderful asset covered bridges are in their communities, have set aside the funds necessary to regularly upgrade the wooden structures. Flooding is often the culprit when it comes to bridge damage. In fact a number have been destroyed during major floods meaning a complete rebuild was necessary.

Vermont’s covered bridges were built in the 19th century and there were once 700 in existence. Fewer than 200 remain and of that number just over half are still in use. Beside their obvious practical purpose the bridges became community gathering places during an era when few public buildings existed. Because they have roofs the bridges were used for meetings, weddings and even served as impro-

vised play areas for youngsters.

There are many fine examples of 19th century bridge architecture among the structures which remain in use. Some are as short as 40 feet while the Cornish-Windsor Bridge, which spans the Connecticut River in southeast Vermont, is the second longest covered bridge in the U.S. at an impressive 137 metres (449 feet, five inches). We enjoyed photographing it and driving across of course.

Speaking of driving, if you are thinking about a summer road trip in the Northeastern U.S. this year I highly recommend a visit to Vermont.

It’s only a few hours away from eastern Ontario and there is so much to see and do for people of all ages and interests.

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KID, YOU’LL MOVE MOUNTAINS! With great pride Craig & Lisa Ritskes announce the Graduation of their son Patrick Chase Ritskes from Nipissing Univeristy on June 9, 2017 in North Bay, Ontario. After 5 years and some serious hard work, Chase has graduated with Honors from the Concurrent Education Program at Nipissing University. On June 9, 2017, he was hooded with both a Bachelor of Education/ Junior/ Intermediate and a Bachelor of Arts in History. Chase completed his studies at the top of his class and was selected as Valedictorian by his peers. He did an exceptional job representing his fellow graduates in a speech that left his family glowing with pride. Chase was awarded the Allan and Lois Schmidt Education Award. Chase has taken a full time teaching position in Wemindji, Northern Quebec. He will be teaching Grade 4 at Maquatau Eeyou School beginning August 2017.

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Cassie graduated from Carleton University at the June 16th convocation, making the Dean’s List in her final year with an Honours Degree in Linguistics and a minor in Psychology. Cassie is the daughter of very proud parents Marlene and Greg Hull and sister to big brother Robbie. Proud grandparents are Russell and Patricia Hull, Allan Jackson and Judy Stanton, as well as Nana Helen Jackson who is looking down from Heaven.

Cassie will be continuing her studies in September at the Durham College in Oshawa in the Communication Disorders Assistant Program.

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Ian Carty

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Ian graduated with high academic distinction with cum laude honours from York University with a B.A. degree in business. Ian will be heading to Queen’s University Faculty of Law in the fall to pursue his Juris Doctor degree. His Mom, Dad and Sister, Lisa, wish him all the best.

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We would like to announce the graduation of Kodey Nancy Campbell from Carleton University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Concentration in Law. We are very proud of you Kodey and wish you continued success in your future.

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Holly and Dave are pleased to announce the graduation of their daughter Megan from Western University. Megan graduated with honours in the Bachelor of Science (Food and Nutrition) course, made the Dean’s List and plans to work as a Registered Dietician.

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Congratulations Maude Griffith Woods!

Julie Must

Kurtis Baker

Carleton University Kurtis received his bachelor degree in Civil Engineering. He has accepted a position with Aecon as a Job Coordinator.

Proud parents Rick and Debbie Baker and brother Nicolas.

Austin Lurtz-Wiseman

Congratulations Austin on your graduation from SFDCI. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors!

We are so proud of you!

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Ontario Veterinary College Julie received her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine on June 16, 2017 in Guelph, ON. Dr. Julie Must has joined the team of Veterinarians at the Elgin Animal Hospital in St. Thomas, ON. Proud parents Christine and Chris Must and sister Emilie.

Storm MacInnis-Brock

Marie and Peter are proud to announce the graduation of their son Storm from Notre Dame H/S in Carleton Place.

Storm will he attending the Police Foundation Program at Algonquin College this fall to fulfill a life time dream of one day becoming a police officer.

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On June 9th, 2017, Maude received her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. While staying true to her Bay of Fundy and Lanark County roots, Maude has accepted an articling position in Toronto with the Federal Department of Justice.

All your family, pets and friends are so full of admiration for you, Maude, and wish you every success and happiness as you continue in your legal career!

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Moon Over the Brewery in rehearsal: Miriam’s new boyfriend Warren tries unsuccessfully to make friends with her daughter, Amanda, and her meddling friend Randolph. Grey Masson, Samantha Salter and Lucas Tennant polish their lines for opening night at the Studio Theatre July 20.

Studio Theatre’s Moon Over The Brewery promises music, magic and emotion Laura Mae Barr

At the spring convocation of Canadore College, Laura graduated from the Strength and Sport Conditioning Program. She is currently employed as a Physiotherapy Assistant.

Congratulations from Steve, Judy, Evan, Carrie, Emily, Grandma (Peggy) and Family.

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Emily Rose Barr

At the spring convocation of Nipissing University, Emily graduated with high distinction from the BSc in Environmental and Physical Geography degree program. She also received certificates in Geomatics and Environmental Management.

Congratulations from Steve, Judy, Evan, Carrie, Laura, Grandma (Peggy) and Family.

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Derek Oliver

Graduated from McGill University/ Macdonald College with distinction with a diploma in Farm Management Technology. We are all proud and happy to have you home to join in the management of the family farm at Elm Creft.

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Spencer Daniel Larmon

St. Lawrence College Natalee received her diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion. She has accepted a position of Physiotherapy Assistant at Perth Physiotherapy.

Proud Parents Bob and Pat Hickey Sisters - Tasha and Nicole Boyfriend- Jordan

University of Ottawa Stephanie was Called to the Bar on Friday June 23, 2017 and has accepted a position in Ottawa. Congratulations on a job well done!

Proud Dad – Brian, Gma & Gpa Glenda & John, Uncle Rob, Brittany and Jesse

We are bursting with pride to announce Spencer’s graduation from the Electrical Engineering Technician diploma program at the St. Lawrence College, Kingston Campus Convocation on June 16, 2017. Live well, love always and laugh as you continue your life journey, but remember... always wear your thinking cap with your party shoes!

Hugs, kisses, love and best wishes, Mom, Dad, Jackson & Onyx

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Natalee Hickey

Stephanie Moore BA-JD

Imagine Star Wars without its iconic theme music. Jaws without its pulse-pounding intro soundtrack.

Gone With The Wind stripped of its sweeping musical refrain. Music is an essential "character" in our favourite movies, and its role on the stage is just as indispensable.

For proof, consider the musical landscape created by play director Jane Stott for the humorous, heart warming coming-of-age story Moon Over The Brewery, which opens at Perth’s Studio Theatre July 20.

In one scene, Japanese flutes soar as a samurai warrior dramatically strides across the stage. In another, you'll tap your toes to some classic Johnny Cash. Then, when a young single mom’s honour is at stake, sword play breaks out, cleverly choreographed to a swashbuckling soundtrack. And since the play takes place in a Pennsylvania coal mining town, a little hillbilly music will set the mood, along with some Cole Porter as a Great Gatsby character appears.

Yes, music is an important part of the recipe in this heartwarming story of an unmarried waitress named Miriam, her precocious daughter, Amanda, and a meddling imaginary character named Randolph, all struggling to find their place in each other's lives.

Young Amanda (played by 13-yearold Samantha Salter) has an IQ of 160, and escapes reality by reading.

Regardless of what story she's currently immersed in, her fantasy friend Randolph (delightfully brought to life by veteran actor Lucas Tennant) always seems to take a lead role. Although mother Miriam (the very engaging Tracy Noonan) would like a special someone in her life, Amanda doesn’t want this to happen. So, with Randolph’s help, and a round or two of the Encyclopedia Game, she

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manages to scare off any prospective suitors. But then unassuming mailman Warren Zimmerman enters the picture (played by the perfectly cast Carleton Place character actor Grey Masson) and Randolph and Amanda have to pull out the big guns to get rid of this interloper. Will true love win the day? Will Randolph take on yet another role in a classic novel? The answers to these questions are entertaining and amusing, and you may even be moved to shed a tear or two ...

Moon Over The Brewery, written by Bruce Graham, opens at the Studio Theatre on Thursday, July 20 for seven performances, July 20, 21, 22, 28 and 29 at 7:30 p.m., and July 23 and 30 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $22 (cash only) at the Book Nook, 60 Gore St. E, (613-267- 2350), and $22 plus convenience fee at Shadowfax, 67 Foster St., (613-267- 6817; shadowfax.on.ca) and Tickets Please, in the Matheson House Museum Visitor Centre, 11 Gore St. E. (613 485-6434; ticketsplease.ca) both of which accept in-store, phone, online and credit card purchases. Tickets are $24 at the door, and $10 at the door for students with ID. Attend opening night and save $5.

And this summer the Studio Theatre is part of our town's Perth Passport program. As a passport holder you can receive $5 off one ticket to each of our summer plays, Moon Over the Brewery and Romantic Comedy, at the door only. (One ticket per Passport per play. Offer cannot be combined with other discounts. Visit studiotheatreperth.com for full show dates and details.)

Don't miss Moon Over The Brewery when it premières July 20 at the Studio Theatre, bringing a little music and magic to a Perth summer night.

Submitted by Jane Stott for the Studio Theatre

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Pet Valu Almonte recently raised $4,425.80 for the Lanark Animal Welfare Society (LAWS) during its Pet Appreciation Month initiative. From left: Pet Valu’s Jenna Rattray, LAWS board member Dave Lindstedt, store manager Jenna McGuire, LAWS board member Cathy Taylor, LAWS board president Kathy Hoyland and Pet Valu’s Lindsay Coghill. Pet Valu staff missing from the photo are Zoey Whiteman and Traci Drew.

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LEASE PAYMENTS INCLUDE FREIGHT AND PDI. EXCLUDES LICENCE AND HST. DEALER ORDER/TRADE MAY BE NECESSARY. *NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to residents of Canada over the age of majority in their province/territory of residence at time of entry. Contest is open from 1 July 2017 (12:00 AM ET) until 31 July 2017 (11:59:59 PM ET). One Prize available to be won consisting of a fun-filled trip to Toronto, Ontario between August 8th to 17th,August 25th to 30th, September 8th to 13th, or September 19th to 24th, 2017, including round trip airfare for a confirmed winner and one Guest, Toronto transportation and hotel accommodations, and $500.00 CAD spending money; and a Honda Power Equipment Garage consisting of a Honda Lawn Mower, Honda VersAttach with attachments, Honda Generator, and Honda Snowblower. The Prize is valued at approximately $10,500 CAD. Limit of one entry per person. Winners will be randomly selected from all eligible entries and odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received. Skill test applies. Official Contest Rules available at https://www.honda.ca/Content/honda.ca/5b5be76c-24a4-4e66-98df-db2e20a8695e/GenericContent_ FFH/4Million-EN.pdf. Limited time lease offers available through Honda Financial Services Inc. (HFS), to qualified retail customers on approved credit.Weekly payments include freight and PDI (ranges from $1,595 to $1,725 depending on model), tire & environmental fee ($17.50),A/C charge ($100), and OMVIC fee ($10).Taxes, licence, insurance and registration are extra. ΩRepresentative weekly lease example: 2017 Civic LX Sedan 6MT (Model FC2E5HE) // 2017 Accord LX Sedan 6MT (Model CR2E3HE) // 2017 CR-V LX 2WD CVT (Model RW1H3HES) on a 60-month term with 260 weekly payments at 1.99% // 0.99% // 3.99% lease APR. Weekly payment is $55.72 // $66.75 // $79.00 with $0 down or equivalent trade-in and $475 // $415 // $730 total lease incentive and $0 // $0 // $132 individual dealer contribution deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. Down payments, $0 security deposit and first weekly payments due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $14,486.07 // $17,354.26 // $20,539.89. 120,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometres. PPSA lien registration fee of $45.93 and lien registering agent’s fee of $5.65, due at time of delivery are not included. ^$750 // $1,000 Honda Financial Services Inc. (HFS) lease & finance dollars are deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. Lease & finance dollars apply to retail customer lease or finance agreements through HFS for 2017 Civic Sedan and Coupe (excludes Si models) // 2017 Accord Sedan models concluded between July 1st, 2017 and July 31st , 2017 at participating Ontario Honda Dealers. For all offers: licence, insurance, PPSA, other taxes (including HST) and excess wear and tear are extra.Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price. Offers only valid for Ontario residents at participating Ontario Honda Dealers. Dealer may sell/lease for less. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Colour availability may vary by dealer. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. Offers, prices and features subject to change without notice. See your Ontario Honda Dealer or visit HondaOntario.com for full details.

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239 Somerville $329,900 Wow! Privacy, nicely treed lot, great family home or perfect for retirees. This is such a beautiful lot with apple trees at the front and lots of elbow room behind ambling down to the Tay River through a beautifully wooded lot. Bright living room, large entrance foyer, and right kitchen area leading to the large back deck, great for family gatherings. Three bedroom, master features walk-in closet and ensuite. Main floor laundry off the garage and mudroom. Lower level features walkout with covered wood storage, fourth bedroom, man cave, family room with woodstove, and loads of storage space. Large, separate insulated workshop with power located behind the house, used for welding in the past. *Cathie McCabe 613-284-6263

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Winners of the of the top corporate team challenge (left to right) Mark Branchaud, Kristen Ward, Steve Burke, and Innis McDonell (Cameron Networks) with Director of Education Wm. J. Gartland (right). They took part in the 10th annual Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario Good Samaritan golf tournament in Smiths Falls July 4 raising $31,400 for student bursaries. For the full story, see page 16.

waterfront 111 Otter Lake Rd. $259,900 Looking for a sweet three bedroom bungalow out of town with lots of privacy? This is one you need to see! Comes with additional 7 acre lot which ensures you will maintain your privacy. Mixed bush and some cleared land behind the house, could be used for a small hobby farm. Good sized bathroom with soaker tub overlooks the backyard where your future gardens will flourish. Full unfinished basement with walkout which could be developed and steel roof. Great curb appeal with interlock brick retaining wall and steps. Back lot leads to Otter Lake with 200 feet of waterfront (not conducive to waterfront development right of way to back lot). *Cathie McCabe 613-284-6263

Stunning Stone Home in PertH! 20 Gore St. W., Perth $799,000

Built in 1870, this exceptional, one-of-a-kind Victorian home was originally the Church Manse and totally renovated in keeping with the era in 2004 when purchased as a private residence. It is gorgeous! Spacious rooms, high ceilings, huge windows, fireplaces, wide trims and mouldings, main floor family room, chef’s kitchen, 4 bedrooms +, 3 baths, attached garage. Beautiful lot with pergola and gazebo patios. Leave the car at home – walk everywhere! You will love it! www.20gorestreetwest.com; MLS# 1059212 on www.realtor.ca Barbara Shepherd 613-326-1361

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Glorious, glorious privacy! About 20 acres with 85 feet of shoreline on Dalhousie Lake. 4 or 5 bedroom, meticulously maintained brick bungalow built by award winning local builder. Light-filled home with large bright family room on the lower walkout level with woodstove to keep you cozy.

Full bath plus a powder room on the main level, lower level bath has been completely renovated. Renovated kitchen with sleek, cherry cabinets, quality stainless appliances and island breakfast bar that adds preparation space.

Relax in the renovated screened-in porch or on the new deck. Barn with horse stalls is equipped with water and hydro. This is a versatile property about a half hour from historic Perth and less than an hour to Kanata. MLS# 1044432 *Barbara Shepherd 613-326-1361 *Bob Ferguson 613-812-8871

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Sat July 15 2:00pm-4:00pm 4340 kilkenny rd, BroCkville/lynn rural • $439,000 Marvelously restored 5 bedroom farmhouse with 2 bathrooms, country porch, barn on 18.44 acres

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new Price 6 Stevens St., Newboro $259,900 Three bedroom bungalow nestled in the quiet village of Newboro. Cozy living room with built-in propane fireplace, large bright kitchen with newer cupboards, new counters and large built-in wall length cabinet to store all the goodies.

4 season sunroom stretches across the back of the home with corner fireplace and skylights surrounding windows that overlook the pool area completely fenced with tons of sitting space and gazebo. Finished lower level offers a large area with a third propane fireplace and spectacular cedar bathroom with shower, whirlpool tub and heat lamp above.

Lots of garage space with 30x30 foot detached. This is a great village with water surrounding it and access to Newboro Lake just 2 blocks away! *Cathie McCabe 613-284-6263

Sun July 16 1:00pm - 2:30pm 135 Charlotte St MerriCkville • $279,900 2+1 bdrm, 2 bath fully finished 1140 sq ft home, carport, pool, decking, gazebo, gas stove plus wood burning firepace and yes... more

89 FRANK ST., CARLETON PLACE Walk to beach, splash pad, schools, restaurants and shopping. 4 bdrm, 2bth. Main floor family room, 1 1/2 car garage, double lot. MLS# 1055668

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Rare opportunity to purchase a gorgeous, nicely treed, 140 x 150 foot building lot less than 5 minutes to Heritage Perth. Private location near the end of a court in a mature country subdivision?. Just a lovely neighbourhood! *Barbara Shepherd 613-326-1361

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Sun July 16 from 3:00pm - 4:30pm 58 ruSSell St e SMithS FallS • $214,900 Large extension on the back makes this home very spacious.

A detached garage plus carport & large lot.

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89 FRANK. ST., CARLETON PLACE Custom designed 2 bdrm, 1 bth, open concept, 4 yr old bungalow.

Handicap accessible throughout. Great location!

CDSBEO raises record funds for student bursaries at golf tournament Samaritan Trust Fund has helped countless students and their families, and we have recently been able to provide bursaries to those students who meet the criteria. It is inspiring to witness how much this fund does for our Catholic school community, and the impact it has had for those in need.�

The tournament’s winning teams include: • Top Foursome – John Cameron, Andrew Krol, Keith Dickson, Michael Whelan; • School Team Challenge – Kathy Laushway, Leigh Ann Ellis, McLean Koekkoek, Kris Laushway; • Frank B. Musca Award – Brent Bovaird, Crystal Lake, Andrew Lovett, Nancy McIntyre; and, • Top Corporate Team – Steve Burke, Innis McDonell, Kristen

Ward, Mark Branchaud (Cameron Networks).

The CDSBEO would like to thank the many sponsors who helped make the tournament a success, including prize

donors, volunteers, and supporters of the tournament and silent auction.

Submitted by the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario.

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162 BECKWITH STREET N, SMITHS FALLS SEARCHING FOR YOUR FIRST HOME? You will be thrilled & excited to call this charming 3 BDR, 2 BTH 2-ST Red Brick Home yours!

Gleaming hwds welcome you to an open concept LVG/DNR, 10’ ceilings, profiled trim, open house expansive main level FamRm addition, Main SATURDAY JULY 15, 1-3PM Flr Laundry & 3 PC BTH. Spacious Eat-in KIT + walk-in Pantry ‌ What a Perk! Plenty of parking, det. Gar w/rm for 2 cars end to end + coverall. Easily accessible wheelchair lift from driveway to side entrance! MLS#1036215

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19 JOHN STREET UNIT #303, PERTH

This 4 Bed, 3 Bath Cardel-Sussex home in charming Stonewater Bay is filled with upgrades. Open concept main level, state of the art kitchen, cathedral ceilings, loads of natural light & 3 car finished garage. $574,900

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TAY TERRACES IS A SECRET HIDEAWAY NESTLED ON THE BANKS OF THE MEANDERING TAY RIVER. Those searching for a million dollar view will fall in love w/this one of a kind setting. Panoramic views of expansive, manicured lawns can be enjoyed thru grilled patio drs. This uptown condo offers the many joys of carefree living; security, elevators & yr round maintenance, water, ins. ($430 Condo fees). Endless possibilities to indulge outdoor passions ie. canoeing, bird watching. Sunbathe or read your favourite prose while relaxing by the still waters. A captivating newly remodeled entrance open house invites you to this glammy 1 Bdr, 1 Bth unit boasting a sunlit, open concept SUNDAY JULY 16, 1-3PM Lvg Area, elegant, wide laminate flooring thruout, crisp, white Kit (appliances incl.), and an adjacent, one-of-a-kind, romantic Dinette/Den is sure to steal your heart. Decadent Mbr boasts sought after Walk-in Closet w/custom Built-ins. Walking distance to golf course, exciting downtown Heritage Perth & Stewart Park. Does life get any better? MLS#1056255 LION !

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The tournament raised more than $31,400, the largest total in the history of the event, and $8,000 more than what was raised in 2016.

Proceeds from the event are collected through registration fees, sponsorships, and funds generated through the event silent auction.

Director of Education, Wm. J. Gartland, expressed his appreciation, "We thank everyone who has supported this event for the last ten years! We owe so much to our supporters and sponsors for our continued success. The Good

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Perth's Full Circle Theatre provides big entertainment with Trifles, Tea & Tape Trifles, Tea & Tape is something very different from Perth's oldest community theatre. The three short plays that comprise the one hour, 45 minute show add up to a big evening of entertainment.

It's a production with something for everyone, from mystery to music to an exploration of memories from one of the 20th centuries greatest

playwrights.

It opens with Trifles, a short mystery by Susan Glaspell. A group of people arrive at a farmhouse kitchen on a cold winter day. Someone has been murdered; the men must put together the clues to the crime, while the women deal with the "kitchen things" that are necessary. It's all about the "trifles": a loaf of bread, an unwiped

tabletop, a badly stitched piece of quilting. While the men (Brian Atterbury as farmer Peters, Greg Morris as Sheriff Hale, Scott Duncan as Count Attorney Henderson) tromp about the place and find very little, the wives (Barb Guthrie as Mrs. Hale and Janice Jacklin as Mrs. Peters) put a story together from tiny hints. Guthrie and Jacklin's performances are being

called "magic!" by patrons as the two quietly discuss the plight of women on the cold Nebraska prairie and discover their own sympathies for each other and for the possible murderer. The end comes as surprisingly as it does quickly in this 27 minute mystery.

The cast of Trifles then take their bows and immediately and efficiently transform the set for the next show, a

tiny little confection of a musical comedy called Tea Cups by George Grossmith, Jr. who was a principal member of Gilbert and Sullivan's company for many years. Needless to say, Tea Cups is a topsy-turvy, silly diversion of a piece meant just for entertainment's sake.

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Real life ed couple David and Sheila Kroetsch take on the roles of an older Victorian pair, General Deelah and Mrs. Nankeen-Worcester. In their first real theatrical performances, the Kroetsches keep the action lively and the music bright.

Mrs. Nankeen-Worcester has an antique china saucer that may have belonged to Julius Caesar; General Deelah plans to acquire it, one way or another.

In 22 minutes and five songs, the two come to a mutual understanding and agree to "give up old china and live in Japan."

Laughter and applause are very evident throughout.

After an intermission, the show takes a side step into something very different.

Krapp's Last Tape is a 40 minute play by Samuel Beckett, author of Waiting for Godot. Part comedy, part clown-show, part drama, it's a one-man play for

one actor and a tape recorder BDP producing director David Jacklin has stepped into the central role after the illness of the actor originally intended to play the part of Krapp, an old man who, each year, has made a tape recording of his reflections on the past year. As he plays back his memories, he tries to find a way to connect with his past.

Jacklin's performance is being hailed as "brilliant!" as he goes from the comedy of slipping on a banana peel to the intense emotion of sitting quietly while listening to his past playing on a tape recorder. The taped voice of the young Krapp is also a huge part of the performance, in this case recorded by Aiden Shenkman at the young age of 17. Between Jacklin's performance and Shenkman's taped voice, the audience are brought to silence time after time, before breaking into long applause at the show's end.

Trifles, Tea & Tape opened

last weekend at Perth's Full Circle Theatre, but now takes a week off, allowing patrons to attend the Stewart Park Festival in Perth instead. The show returns for performances July 20, 21 and 22 at 7:30 p.m. and July 23 at 1:30 p.m. Curtain times are one-half hour earlier than usual: 7:30 p.m. for evenings shows; 1:30 p.m. for the matinee.

All performances are at the air-conditioned Full Circle Theatre, 26 Craig St., Perth, near Last Duel Park. Tickets are $20 reserved, $22 at the door, students $10. To reserve, simply call 613 267 1884.

BarnDoor Productions will round out their summer season in August with the outrageous, uproarious, delightfully naughty and thoroughly musical Lysistrata, a brand-new, 2,400 year-old musical comedy about how the women of Greece band together to put a stop to a war.

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Annual BBQ at Victoria Park Campground. Hosted by the Chamber of Commerce.

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Chime systems column sparks additional letters to car counsellor I received some interesting emails sparked by a recent column on warning lights and chime systems on a reader’s new Mazda.

“Hi Brian, I found your column starting with a letter from ‘Mazda 3 owner’ set out the same problem I have noticed with my 2017 Mazda CX-3 which, like your other reader, I have found quite disconcerting. I have now checked out the Mazda Canada answer to your inquiry in real time on the vehicle.

Although the information in the reply is accurate, I would suggest that Mazda should enhance the warnings better, or make sure that the vehicle cannot move when the engine is stopped while the transmission is at ‘D’ or ‘N.’ The orange light on the start button seems to be there more because the ACC mode is on than as a warning (the radio continues to play).

The red security indicator light does indeed flash, but is very small (inconspicuous to me), and for some people might be hidden by the adjustable steering wheel. The beeping sound when the door is opened does happen, but does not click in my brain that it is beeping because

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I will be taking a copy of your column and this email to my Mazda dealer in the near future for their comment.

Thanks for your attention to details like this. I always read your column when it is in the paper.”

Best regards David “Hello Brian, Just riding with a friend in a relatively new (‘14 or ‘15) Mazda CX5 and noticed that there was a red ‘spanner’ lit up on the dash (lower right area on the speedometer dial). When I mentioned it, she said that it was OK, because she knew it was telling her to have an oil change and it comes up on a timed basis.

When I suggested that it might be her oil life monitor, she also pointed out that according to the sticker in the windshield, she wasn’t due for an oil change for a while yet. I didn’t check the date.

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Another subject — as the first-time owner of a vehicle with a tire pressure monitoring system, I have a question. When I have a tire rotation done, can I expect that the shop will take the time to tell the computer which tire is now on which end/side of the vehicle as part of the service?

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Meet and adopt a kitten or 2 at LAWS kitten blitz July 15 in Almonte We have a whole pile of kittens ready to find their forever homes. Please come and meet and adopt a lovable Lanark Animal Welfare Society kitten or two during our kitten blitz this Saturday, July 15 at Pet Valu in Almonte from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Merrickville Summer Showcase Join us for the Merrickville Summer Showcase at the Merrickville Community Centre (106 Read St.) in the beautiful little town of Merrickville on Sunday, July 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

There will be lots of amazing vendors for you to shop from, and raffles as well as a silent auction to benefit LAWS. Yard sale July 29 Our yard sale is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 29, rain or shine.

Books, clothes, record albums, housewares, artwork, collectibles and more will be on offer.

We are still accepting gently-used donations to the

yard sale for the next two weeks, and invite everyone to come and shop on July This week’s featured pets 29.

Muppet Muppet is one years old, Thank you A big thank you goes out playful, chatty and affecto Emma who recently cel- tionate. She is quick to run ebrated her 13th birthday. to the gate She requested donations for to greet the Lanark Animal Welfare visitors to Society (LAWS) instead of her cage, gifts for herself. Thank you, which she Emma, for your generos- s h a r e s ity. Thanks also to Kathy with sevand Bob who donated a eral other replacement for our dead cats. This lawn mower. The backyard sleek little beauty can be doesn't look like a jungle quite vocal when looking for attention and is very apprenow!

A huge thank you goes ciative when she gets it. out to the staff at Pet Valu Almonte as well. Their goal Smokey Smokey is about six years for Pet Appreciation Month in support of LAWS was old and is one of several cats $3,300. They managed to r e s c u e d a raise a whopping $4,425.80! after This will go a long way devastatto help all of the paws at ing house fire. This LAWS. Thank you so very, very beautiful much to all who donated. boy loves be LAWS board members Dave to Lindstedt, Cathy Taylor and s t r o k e d Kathy Hoyland were on but is a little shy. He doesn't hand to accept the donation. run or hide and just needs a

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Life leads us on down many paths.

I have had the privilege to work with the late Hal Botham at CJET Radio, which was a wonderful teaching experience to see his example of community and what service to your community means.

From there I worked over thirty years in the Ontario Public Service.

Again with emphasize on service.

My life has been blessed many opportunities to rub shoulders with wonderful people, some well-known, others who would consider themselves to be just ordinary but often extraordinary.

Each person makes the world a wonderful and special place by what they offer to the world. I have spent many years being part of my community, in various capacities, but learned that Service plus Sincerity equals Satisfaction. It is my honor to join Mike, Ashley and all the rest of the team at Smiths Falls Kia. Remember behind every successful person is a very surprised Mother-in-Law. See you soon.

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bit more reassurance to re- looks a bit grumpy but she build his trust. is anything but; she is very cuddly and affectionate.

Sooty Like Smokey, she was resSooty is about eight years cued after the fire destroyed old. She is her home. a dilute tortoiseshell Wish list — buff and LAWS is currently in need grey, and of Friskies Pate cat food, very fluffy. bleach, postage stamps and In photogarbage bags (Kirkland graphs she Large 30-by-35-inch are

ideal).

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 Rd., Smiths Falls.

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The Smiths Falls Community Hospital Foundation is the fundraising arm for the Smiths Falls site of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital. Established in 1981, the Foundation works with generous community donors in order to provide the hospital with funds it needs to purchase the critical medical equipment our healthcare professionals need to ensure our mothers, fathers, grandparents, sisters, brothers and children receives the best healthcare they deserve.

Make a difference in the lives that follow

Choosing to leave a gift to your Hospital Foundation truly does ensure future generations will have the most up-to-date medical equipment for their healthcare needs.

Your gift will be a very meaningful way to acknowledge your life now and for years to come it will also be a very practical addition to a financial or estate plan when tax issues are taken into consideration – even for those who think they may not have tax issues. Sometimes there is a tax burden left to relatives this can help significantly. Your professional advisor can teach you how giving may actually benefit your family after you’re gone. Impact future generations with your planned gift: let’s make a difference for future generations and include the Smiths Falls Community Hospital Foundation in your will or estate plan.

To further discuss how you can make a difference, contact Lise Smith @ 613-283-9743 Monday to Friday; 8:00 a.m. To 4:00 p.m.

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Champions for Kids golf tournament raises $30,000 The 2017 Champions for Kids Foundation (C4K) Golf Tournament has raised about $30,000 to help area youth.

Nearly 80 golfers took to the links at the Smuggler’s Glen Golf Course near Gananoque on July 6, enjoying 18 holes of golf; a prime rib dinner; and a silent and live auction, featuring a variety of items ranging from a signed Craig Anderson Senators’ jersey to hotel stays.

Their participation, as well as tournament sponsorships from a number of area businesses, helped generate the total.

“We are extremely pleased with the support we received this year from players, as well as the many businesses that came together to help make our tournament a success,” said C4K president David Morrison on Friday, July 7. “The money raised will help us provide a bridge for families to help them cross through hard times and improve the childhood experience for their children.”

The winning team at this year’s tournament was the foursome of Ray Lumsden, Kevin Beattie, Keith Fraser and Bill Lumsden. The team shot 15-under to take this year’s event.

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Kemptville Public School principal Tracy Staples sinks a 10foot putt at the July 6 2017 Champions for Kids Golf Tournament as members of her team look on. The tournament, held at Smuggler’s Glen Golf Course near Gananoque, raised $30,000 for the foundation.

C4K is a charity formed in January 2008 to discreetly help level the playing field for Upper Canada District School Board children and their families. Although the charity’s main focus is to assist families in allowing their children to participate in sports, arts and other fun activities outside of school hours,

it also meets unique needs like covering minor medical expenses (i.e. eyeglasses), providing gas cards to parents with a child in the hospital, or purchasing a winter coat for a child who needs warmth. All assistance is kept confidential.

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Tri-county food establishment inspection information now available online The Leeds, Grenville, and Lanark District Health Unit inspects local food premises under the Food Premises Regulation. Food premises such as restaurants, grocery stores, food trucks, and hotdog carts are inspected for your protection.

Inspection summaries and reports were always available by request, but now you can go online through INSIGHT to access health inspection information on local food establish-

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on all the other routine maintenance items.

As to tire pressure monitoring systems, a tire rotation won’t affect their performance, as all factory systems have the capability of recognizing each tire’s position by proximity to the signal receiver.

On Saturday, July 15, the Cornwall Township Lions Club is hosting its sixth annual Car Show held in Bonville, Ont. It’s also All British Car Day at Britannia Beach Park — Lakeside Gardens in Ottawa’s west end.

ments in the tri-county area.

The public are encouraged to view summary inspection information over a period of time to get a better idea of ongoing compliance, rather than reviewing only a single report.

INSIGHT includes summary inspection reports from 2016 and 2017. New reports will be posted on an ongoing basis.

Any reports from inspections completed before 2016 or full reports can still be obtained

by using the previous process which is outlined on the health unit’s food safety page on the website. The INSIGHT database provides information only and is not an endorsement of any business.

To access the summaries, visit the health unit website at www.healthunit.org and select the food safety page. Click the INSIGHT button and type in the name of the establishment you would like to review.

On the same day, you can also catch the Nokia Charity Automotive Show at 600 March Rd. in Kanata (entrance on Legget Drive). All types of vehicles are welcome — new, old, classics, tuners, imports, domestic, trucks, Jeeps, cars, bikes, etc. If it’s got a motor, bring it over.

On Sunday, July 16, the Golden Gears Car Club lands its Fly-In Car Show at the Iroquois Airport from 8:30 a.m. to noon, and the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum has its annual Classic Car Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2940 Old Montreal Rd. in Cumber-

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Any community organization based in our circulation area wishing to list an event of community interest is invited to submit a description of 25 words or less in writing. 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. If space is available and items will be edited as necessary. Please include name, address and phone number.

KEMPTVILLE Almonte Fair - July 14-16, theme “Oh Canada: 150 years”. Info: almontefair.ca Almonte Fair, July 14-16 celebrating “Oh, Canada : 150 years”! Gates open at 4pm on Friday. All weekend is Carter Shows Midway, Little Ray’s Reptiles, Team T&J, kids zone, an interactive farm animals tent and much, much more. Info: almontefair.ca Hub Hospice Palliative Care, Introduces Good Grief, Led by: Barbara Carroll, PHD, 3rd Monday each month, 10:30-noon, Parish House, 70 Clyde St. 613-883-6646 barbaracarroll@rogers.com Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, changing of the Guard & lunch out, Friday July 14. Call Home Support 613-256-4700 to reserve.

Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Lunch Bunch picnic in the park. Thursday, July 20, Call Home Support to reserve 613-256-4700.

Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Music & Memories picnic at Donaldson’s Farm, Tuesday, July 18. Contact Home Support 613-256-4700 or Jean Perry 613-257-3296 for program information.

Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Trip to White Lake Cottage & picnic lunch, Monday July 17. Call Home Support 613-256-4700 to reserve.

Mills’ Home Support, Almonte,MosaiCanada 150 at Jacques Cartier Park & lunch out. Wednesday, July 26, Call Home Support to reserve 613-256-4700.

School Readiness Workshop, Children’s Resources on Wheels, Pop-up playgroups, Mill of Kintail, July 18, 613-283-0095 ext 300.

Tea on the Lawn served by the Ramsay Women’s Institute, Mill of Kintail Conservation Area near Almonte. Every Wednesday and Saturday, 2:00 - 4:00pm in July and August.

Info: 613-256-3610

Baby Talk, Wednesday, July 19, 1:30-3 p.m.

Madison Montessori Academy, 2965 County Rd #43.

Kinderwalk, Ontario Early Years, Birth6yrs, Thursday, July 20 2-3 p.m. Anniversary Park, Ferguson Forest, entrance off Hwy 43.

1-866-433-8933 ext. 2374 Men’s Competitive Darts. Every Monday starting Sept 12, Kemptville Legion.

Registration 7:00-7:25 PM. Play starts at 7:30 PM. Info: phil.wiseman@xplornet.ca or scottmcl88@hotmail.com North Grenville Toastmasters meet 1st, 3rd Thursday every month. O’Farrell Financial Services, Boardroom (292 County Rd. 44). 7 p.m. Learn communication/leadership skills.

Summer Celebration, Ontario Early Years, Birth-6yrs, Friday, July 14, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Riverside Park, behind the parking lot and pool on Reuben Cres. 1-866-433-8933 ext. 2374

LANARK Lanark Legion BR. 395 and Lanark & District Fish & Game Club. Canada 150 Duck Race - July 22, Duck Race at Playfairville Bridge. 11:00a.m. followed by Music 2:00p.m.

Duck Tickets available from Lanark Legion or Fish and Game Club.

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

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Merrickville Legion, dinner and dance July 14, 6pm, breaded pork schnitzel. Entertainment

by Doug & Pam Champagne. 7-11pm Merrickville Legion, dinner and dance July 21, 6pm, homemade cabbage rolls. Entertainment by Lorne Daley. 7-11pm Army Navy Air Force, Annual Fish Fry, Merrickville Legion, Seniors Luncheon, July 15, 3-7pm. All you can eat fish. Live music, 11-1pm, July 20, continued for the summer by tickets at the club. Call 613-253-5097 or email popular request. anaf_396@bellnet.ca for more info.

Community Home Support CP Foot Care PERTH Clinics. For more information or to book appointments: 613-253-0733.

Cribbage, every Tuesday afternoon 1 p.m. 4 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion, 177 George St. Drummond Centre Community Cemetery Everyone welcome Memorial Service July 16. 2:00 PM. Rain locaSteak BBQ Night. Legion, 177 George St. tion Drummond Centre Township Hall. Bring July 14, 5-7pm. Steak, baked potato, salad and lawnchair. dessert. Entertainment: The Diplomats 7pm.

Perth Citizens’ Band Concert, Thursday Advance tickets only. Tickets must be pur- July 20: 7:30PM in Stewart Park. chased before closing Tues. July 11. Everyone Perth Civitan Bingo, every Wednesday.

Welcome. Info: 257-1727 Opens at 6 p.m. Bingo starts at 7 p.m.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets Perth Civitan Classic Cruisers, 6787 Cty every Thursday morning, 9:00 a.m. in the Zion Rd 43, meet every Monday evening May thru United Church across from the library on September. Old cars & Family welcome. Eber Franklin Street. Info: 613-253-8677.

613-267-6769 or Bill 613-267-2181.

Perth Civitan Classic Cruisers meets Monday evenings 6pm until dusk from May 22 - Sept DELTA 4. BBQ on site. Info: 613-812-1777 Perth Old Tyme Fiddler’s Dance, Classic Country Music, Perth Lions Hall, 7:30 p.m. July Milling Demonstration at the Old Stone 14. Info: 613-259-2569 or 613-283-8703.

Mill in Delta Sat., July 15 starting at 1pm Rideau Lakes Artists’ Association, July 15 & 16, 10-4pm, paint the summer, Algonquin

College, 7 Craig St, supporting Habitat for Humanity Charity. Info www.rideaulakesartists. com RTA Central Club, Saturday, July 16, Rideau Trail hike. Level 2, 12 km, moderate pace.

Depart Conlon Farm at 8:30 a.m. Car shuttle.

Leaders: Gunhild Karius & Bill Ottney, 613858-3183 RTA Central Club, Sunday, July 16, Rideau Trail hike. Level 2, 12 km, moderate pace. Depart Conlon Farm at 8:30 a.m. Car shuttle.

Leaders: Gunhild Karius & Bill Ottney, 613858-31 School Readiness Workshop, Children’s Resources on Wheels, Pop-up playgroups, Conlon Farm, July 25, 613-283-0095 ext 300.

Scotch Line Cemetery Annual Memorial Service, Sunday July 16, 2pm, rain or shine.

Guest speaker: David Stevens, Music: Bev Ferlatte.

Seniors Shopping Bus Trip, 3rd Tues of the month. Tuesday May 16, meet at Carolina Retirement Suites 9:30am. Space limited. Call 613-267-7000 to reserve your seat.

Table tennis every Tuesday 6:30-8:30pm Perth Pool, 613 267 5302 Tennis, Perth Tay Tennis Club, Drop-in tennis, Every Monday, 7-9pm, Conlon Farm Recreation Complex. Club membership not required. All skill levels welcome.

The Butterfly Fan Club- Perth & District Breast Cancer Support Group. Thurs., July 20, 7-9 p.m. Perth Family Health Centre, 33 Lewis St. Info: Carleen 613-812-4474. Monthly meetings 3rd Thursday.

Widowed Group Announcement. Perth and Area Widowed Seniors Group. Next meeting Friday May 19th at 9:30 am. Come out and join us. Carolina Retirement Suites RSVP 613267-7000

RURAL Alzheimer Society- Portland Caregiver Support Group - for those who are caregivers of someone with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. 3rd Friday each month, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Country Roads Community Health Centre, 4319 Cove Rd. at Hwy. 15.

Birthday Bash, July 19, 5:30. Bring a pot luck dish. Ompah, Land ‘O Lakes Country Cloggers entertain.

Elgin & Area Heritage Society Book Launch. Elgin native Don Kerr, Saturday July 22, 2:30-4pm, Red Brick Schoolhouse. Info: Jane Campbell 613-928-3402 Family Karaoke Night, every Wednesday 6:30-9pm, Newboro Community Hall.

Fiddlers and Friends concert at Ompah at July 20, 7:00. Special guests Ompah Community Choir.

‘Fore the Pets’ Nine-and-Dine Fish Fry to benefit The Arnprior Humane Society July 29, Sand Point Golf Course. Registration 3pm, tee off 4pm. Pre-register 613-623-0916 district. spca@bellnet.ca.

Highland Line Cemetery Memorial Service, July 16, 2pm. In event of rain Knox Presbyterian Church. McDonald’s Corners.

Knox Presbyterian Church McDonald’s Corners 172nd Anniversary Service at July 16, 11 am followed by lunch in the church hall.

Rev. Karen Hincke leading worship.

McDonald’s Corners Agricultural Society.

General Meeting, Sunday July 16, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. 194 Cameron Road. Sally 613-259-3480.

Memorial Service Middleville Greenwood Cemetery. Sunday July 16, at 2:00 p.m.

Mystery at the Old Elgin Town Hall and Elgin in the 1920’s with guest speakers: Brian Phillips & Neil Patterson. Wed. July 26, 7:30pm Red Brick School Elgin.

Rideau Lakes Artists’ Association introduces “Paint The Summer” at Algonquin College, 7 Craig St., Perth. July 15 & 16, 10-4.

Everyone Welcome Summer Bake Sale at Bethel United Church, 1500 Rideau Ferry Road, Saturday July 15th beginning at 8:00 a.m.

Waites’ Beach Boatilla. Meet at the Marina; canoes. July 16, 10:30, motorboats - 11:30 and parade to Waites’ Beach. Ompah Bring picnic lunch. Drinks/snacks provided. Children’s games.

SMITHS FALLS Bagpipe band practice, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Masonic Hall, 46 Russell St. W. New members welcome. Info: Wayne 283-9792, cell 284-7038 or www.gordonpipeband.com Better than a Doctor, Better than a Lawyer, Better than a Psychiatrist, His name is Jesus. For prayer, anytime call U ME- PRAY (613)8637729 local call or (613)283-3465.

Bingo, every Thursday evenings, 7 p.m. canteen open 4:30-7pm, Royal Canadian Legion Br 95. Info: 283-2690.

Duplicate Bridge, every Tuesday afternoon 1pm, Smiths Falls Legion, Info 613-283-2690 Fish & Chips, July 21 & August 4. 4pm, Lancaster Hall, Smiths Falls Legion Br 95, Members, Guest & Public Welcome.

Gentle Exercise at Rideau Valley Diabetes Services, 9:30-10:30 every Wednesday. No cost to participants, everyone welcome, call 613284-2558 for more info.

Gospel Blues, In Hard Time, Sunday July 16, 6:30pm, by the water tower in Smiths Falls, sponsored by Bethel Pentecostal Church.

Harmony Club 162, 61 Cornelia St. Darts every Thursday. 1:30 p.m. Info: 613-283-4684.

Jamboree - Open Stage, July 16 & July 30, Music 1pm - 6:30pm and Dinner 5pm Smiths Falls Legion Br. 95. Members, Guest & Public Welcome. Info: 613-283-2690 Lanark County Brain Injury Survivors Group, meeting. Every Tuesday, 10 a.m.-noon.

Tricas, 88 Cornelia St. W. Mental Health Support for family members, 2nd Tuesday of the mnth 7-9pm, 88 Cornelia St. West at The Link. Contact mentalhealthfamilies@gmail.com Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Monday-Friday, July 3 - July 14 OEYC, 9:00 a.m.-12 noon. 613-283-0095 ext. 300 Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Monday-Wednesday & Fridays, after July 17 OEYC, 9:00 a.m.-12 noon. 613-283-0095 ext.

300 Wing Night, July 14, 5-8pm, Lancaster Hall, Smiths Falls Legion Br 95, Take out available call kitchen 613-283-2101, members, guest and public welcome.

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CDSBEO schools receive eco schools certification The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario has been recognized by the environmental commissioner of Ontario for its successful participation in the Ontario EcoSchools certification program.

This year, 40 Eastern Ontario Catholic schools achieved EcoSchools certification, which represents a full school year of learning and action that nurtures environmental leadership and reduces the ecological impact of schools. The board is just two schools away from complete certification.

In her letter to the board, Environmental Commissioner Dianne Saxe notes, “While the next generation faces the challenges of climate change mitigation and adaptation, they can also expect promising careers in the growing green sector. Equipping young people with the skills and motivation to face both these issues and opportunities is one of the most important tasks of our public education system.”

Schools may apply to be certified as an EcoSchool through an annual certification process which assesses and recognizes accomplishments awarding points in key areas of achievement. Schools receive points for six areas of consideration which must be complete to obtain an EcoSchools certification. These six areas include: teamwork and leadership, energy conservation, waste minimization, school ground greening, curriculum connections to the environment and environmental stewardship. Some examples of activities which contribute to EcoSchools certification include: planting trees, growing plants, creating school gardens, garbage cleanup, composting and recycling projects.

Director of education, Wm. J. Gartland noted that the program is a great opportunity for students to learn a myriad of skills.

“Participating in the EcoSchools program gives students the opportunity not only to contribute to bettering the environment, but also to learn about the environment through integrated curriculum,” he said. “Students are also given the opportunity to build connections with other students, staff and community members through the formation of EcoTeams, which offer endless opportunities for leadership, idea sharing, and collaboration.”

Schools from the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario first began applying to become certified in 2009. That year, three elementary and three secondary schools became certified. Since then, applications from the board have grown exponentially each year.

Submitted by the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario

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Please join us for a 50th Anniversary Celebration For Carolyn & Paul Costello Saturday, July 15th 8:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.

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50th Wedding Anniversary of Frank and Nancy Seed at the Cedar Valley Golf & Country Club 7041 County Rd. 29 at Forthton Best Wishes Only Please Married September 2, 1967

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STUART & ISOBEL EASTMAN Invite you to celebrate their 60TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Sunday, July 23, 2017 1:00- 4:00pm Open House at The Lodge at Strathmere 1980 Phelan Dr. W., North Gower Best Wishes Only Please

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The family of Mary Halka would like to extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all relatives, friends, co-workers and neighbours for their thoughtfulness, prayers and kind words at the time of her death. Thank you also for cards, flowers, food and donations to Lanark Lodge Memorial Fund and the St. Francis de Sales Cemetery Fund in memory of our loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Thanks are also extended to Father Brian McNally and Rev. Shirley Abrahamse for their comforting prayers and visits to Mom over the years and to the staff at Lanark Lodge who cared for Mom with genuine kindness and compassion. A special thank you to Father Rod McNeill for his assistance in preparing and presenting Mom’s funeral service and having it be a personal and cherished memory for us.

Lastly, thank you to Scott Blair and the Blair and Son Funeral Home in Smiths Falls for professional and compassionate guidance in the planning and presentation of a meaningful final tribute to our Mother.

Nancy and Clarence Timmons and Family Carol Ann and Bradley Horne and Family Ron Halka and Heather Norris and Family

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ATTENTION Canadian Pacific Railway Retirement Party

We celebrated our 60th anniversary with a party. We hope everyone who came to help us celebrate had a good time. Heartfelt thanks to Glen Silverston’s Band, Almonte Civitan Club, and our family and friends who organized the party and did the work. Thanks to all our friends, neighbours, and relatives who helped make the party a night to remember.

Your generous donations allowed us to make a substantial contribution to AGH & FAIRVIEW MANOR’s Foundation - Diagnostic Imaging Equipment Fundraiser. Receipts will be issued.

Bert & Marion Timmins

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It is with great sadness that the family of Maxwell Craig Barr of Hinton, Alberta, age 60, announces his passing on Tuesday July 4, 2017. Max is survived by his spouse Karen Graham, his son Shane Barr (Sumita Kaura), his mother Muriel Craig and siblings Janet Cooper (Donald), Jacqueline Barr, Robert Barr (Cathy), Joanne Johnson (Bobby Bourgean) and Samuel Milligan (Jennifer). Max is preceded in death by his father Jack Barr.

Max will be remembered for his honesty, strong principles and his love of hockey and music. A Celebration of Life will be held at Sweet Lou’s in Hinton, Alberta on Friday, July 21, 2017 beginning at 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, we are encouraging friends and family to donate blood in honour of Max and to become an organ donor. The family of Maxwell wishes to thank the staff at the Hinton and University of Alberta hospitals and a heartfelt thanks to all his friends who have shown so much love and support. If you wish to send condolences, please go to: townandcountryfuneralservices.ca Final care entrusted to: Town and Country Funeral Services Ltd. 5901A-3 Ave Edson, AB, 780-723-0955

The Teamsters Retirement committee would like to thank the following sponsors: Andress Independent Grocer’s, Brew

By You, Brotherhood Relief and Compensation Fund, Canadian Pacific Railway, Gemmell’s Flowers, Gerbo’s Steakhouse, Lombard Glen Golf, Midway Sports, Milano’s Pizza, Mr. Gas, Pizza Pizza, Royal Bank, Tammy’s Nails, TCRC-Conductors East, TCRC Engineers 381, TCRC Division 658, TCRC Head Office Ottawa, The Garden Market and Tim Horton’s. Your generous contributions helped make our party a great success!! Special thanks goes out to Debbie Saunders, Glen Blair, Sean Lackey, Steve Munt and Mayor Shawn Pankow. Last but not least a big thank you to our MC John Chatwood who rocked the house with his wit and charm! … and my husband Brent who put up with me during the planning!

Congratulations to all the honouree’s!

Brenda Cummings Retirement Party Chairperson

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On behalf of to thethank familyallofmy “Pete” Gordon Levere I would like family, friends and we would like for to say thanks for calls, your cards, gentle church family all the phone words, donations and flowers.

All were greatly gifts, prayers and flowers on the occasion of appreciated.

Thanks Lannin Funeralfrom Home, My 90th Birthday.

Theto thoughtfulness all Branch #95 my Legion Ladies of you made day even moreAuxiliary, special. Perth Hospital and Perth Community Care Centre, Thank you, Friends and Family.

It was a lovely tribute to our Viola Lawson wonderful Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Brother and Friend. We miss you and love you.

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Memorial Service Middleville Greenwood Cemetery Sunday July 16, 2017 At 2:00 p.m.

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Passed away peacefully at Rosebridge Manor, Easton’s Corners on Monday, July 3, 2017 at the age of 92. Beloved husband of the late Alphonsine “Al” Batten. Much loved father of Carolyn (Patrick) McIntyre, Eileen (Douglas) Henderson both of Smiths Falls, Diane (John) McLeod, Thomas (Cathie) Batten both of Peterborough, Pauline (Shane) De Wald and Barbara Parry both of Whitehorse.

Sadly missed by 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Naish Batten of Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Kay York of Toronto, Phillip Batten and Ann Marie McDonald both of Alberta.

Fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Family and friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 112 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Francis de Sales Church, 17 Elmsley St. N., Smiths Falls on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Interment, St. Francis de Sales Cemetery. In memory of Tom, contributions to the Alzheimer Society of Lanark County would be appreciated.

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

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LaForce, David Lloyd Passed away with family by his side on July 8, 2017 in hospital after battling cancer.

Lloyd of Almonte, ON., at the age of 88.

Loved father to David (Charlene), Theresa Tosh (Ray), Cynthia Panter (Richard), and Paul. Proud “Grampa” to April, Ryan (Shari), Jennifer, Jeffrey, Tiffany (Ryan) and Rebecca, also six greatgranddaughters. Survived by his siblings Wilfred, Pat, Irene, Rita (Fred), and Frances (Mac). Predeceased by his three sisters Dorothy, Ann, and Louise. Forever friend to Evelyn Pitcher (nee Thomson).

Family and friends may gather for a Celebration of Life at c. r. GAMBLe FUNerAL HoMe & cHAPeL INc. 127 Church St., Almonte, ON 613-256-3313 On Thursday, July 13, 2017 from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Graveside Service is on same day in St. Mary’s Cemetery at 2pm. Donations in memory of Lloyd may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

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Smollett-Fraser, Marion

Marion passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 6th at 3:23 at the Carleton Place hospital.

She will be greatly missed by all of her family: loving husband of 22 years Jim (James), her sisters Linda and Elva, her children Robert (deceased), Barry (Johanne), Raymond (Becky), Richard (Carol), Diane, Danny (Donna), Steven (Maria) and Allan (Manon), her many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Friends were received at the Alan R Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Ave, Carleton Place, ON, on Monday, July 10th from 9:00 A.M. until time of funeral service in the Chapel at 11 A.M. a reception followed in the funeral home reception centre.

In lieu of flowers donations to a charity of your choice can be made.

Our heartfelt thanks go out to Dr. Courchene and all of the nurses on the second floor of the Carleton Place hospital. www.barkerfh.com

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EARL Wesley Richard Of Carleton Place, ON and formerly of Clayton Lake, ON, age 71 years, passed away on July 6, 2017.

Wes was preceded by his father Richard (Dick) in June 2017 and his mother Margaret (Peggy) in 2015, both of whom resided in Norwich, England. He is survived by children Kim (John) and Mike (Trish) and grandchildren Troy and Dani, all of Winnipeg MB, as well as his partner Joanne Earl of Almonte, ON her children Kimberly (Scott), Derek (Julie) and Edward as well as grandchildren: Katie, Rebecca, Duncan, Liam, Audrey, Elizabeth and Blake. He is also survived by his brothers Ken (Lynne), Gordon and their families. Wes worked as an electrician most of his adult life. His employment allowed him to experience many areas of Canada and U.S. He finished his career in the Ottawa area working for Gloucester Hydro. Upon retirement, Wes and Joanne bought property in Clayton Lake where Wes was able to enjoy lake life, fishing, gardening and cheering on the Ottawa Senators. Cremation has taken place and per his request there will not be a service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Wes’ memory to the Lanark Animal Welfare Society: www.lanarkanimals.ca Funeral arrangements are entrusted to C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL INC. 127 Church St., Almonte, ON 613-256-3313 Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

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Sculland Steven (Member of I.B.E.W.—Local 586) Passed away suddenly on July 5, 2017 at his home in Almonte.

Steve of almonte, at the age of 59.

Remembered by his wife Nadine and his two sons Gordon and Michael. Will be missed by his relatives and friends. A Ceremony was held in the Auld Kirk Cemetery (Wolfgrove Rd., Almonte, ON.) on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at 1pm. Donations in memory of Steve may be made to the Lanark Animal Welfare Society (LAWS).

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Of Port Colborne passed away peacefully at Northland Pointe on Friday, July 7, 2017 at the age of 86 years. Dear husband of Alice (nee Hewgill) Hicks, loving father of Gregory (Jill) Hicks of Bedford, Nova Scotia, Trish (Craig) Hogg of Port Colborne and Timothy (Elizabeth) Hicks of Orrville, Ohio. Dear grandfather of Matthew, Amy, Sarah, Teddy, Hannah, Ryan (Kristen), Alison (Ryan), Graeme (Caitlin), Kieran, Harley (Ashley), Nelson (Jenn) and Sadie (Brad). Loving great grandfather of Emery, Quinn, Jacob, Amelia, Sperry, Charlie Jean, Juniper, Sofia and Patrick. Brother of Leslie Hicks of Moncton, New Brunswick. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by Aaron Hogg, Edith and Harley Hicks of Hicksville, New Brunswick, and his siblings Lee, Iva, Bertram , Hilda, Zora, Sterling, Gordon and Cecil. Floyd was born March 6, 1931 in Hicksville, New Brunswick to Edith and Harley Hicks. He married the love of his life in 1957. He graduated from Western Medical School in 1958 and worked as a Family Doctor in Strathroy, Pelee Island, Guelph and Smiths Falls, Ontario. He served as a medical missionary in Burundi, Rwanda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Floyd loved the out of doors, fishing, hiking, sailing, gardening and spending time with his family. Special thanks for the care and compassion shown by the excellent staff at Northland Pointe during the past four years. Dr. Hicks’ family will receive visitors at the DAVIDSON FUNERAL HOME, 135 Clarence Street, Port Colborne on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 from 6-8 p.m. Funeral service will be held at the Rice Road Community Church, 305 Rice Road, Welland, on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Matthew Wiley officiating. Burial will follow at Bertie Brethren-In-Christ Cemetery, 4943 Church Road, Stevensville. If so desired, memorial donations may be made to International Child Care Ministries in Canada or Northland Pointe Auxiliary.

Online guest register and condolences available at www.davidsonfuneralhome.com

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James Alma Marion James (Haley)

Alma passed away peacefully on Friday, July 7th, 2017 at the Almonte General Hospital in Almonte with her family by her side at the tender age of 94 years. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Matthew Gordon James, parents Miner and Edna (Morris) Haley, sister Laurene Caldwell and brother Elmer Haley. Alma was the loving mother of Dale (Linda), Dennis (Maria) and Wayne (Debbie) James and the cherished grandmother of Jason (Karen), Tyler (Rosina), Landon (Brooke), Natasha (Tim), Kelly (Max), and great grandmother of Sienna, Ryker, Keelan, Aila, Ethan and Addison. Alma will be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, family and friends especially Ernie and Eloise Rykman and Jean Hollinger. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Monday, July 10th, 2017 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral service was held in the Chapel on Tuesday at 11:00 A.M. followed by a reception in the Blair & Son Family Centre. In remembrance of Alma, contributions to the Rosetta Cemetery would be appreciated.

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

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PENGELLY 1927 - 2017 The family of Lloyd Eldon Pengelly regret to announce his passing at Perth Hospital on July 7, in his 90th year. Lloyd was predeceased by his parents Art and Ollie Pengelly, his first wife Marie Wozniak, their daughter Linda Miller, his second wife Lucy McConnachie and his sister Lily Evans. Left behind are his son Ron Pengelly, stepdaughter/daughter-inlaw Bonnie McConnachie Pengelly, stepson’s Peter McConnachie and Sandy McConnachie (Mary Lynn). Also left to morn are his grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, brotherin-law and families.

The family thanks, Dr. Marc Marion, Staff and Residents of ; Lombard Manor, Perth Community Care Centre, Smiths Falls/ Perth Hospital, and Dr Richard Moxon, for their support and kindness to Lloyd and his family.

Cremation will take place and a Service will be held at Maple Vale Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Royal Canadian Legion Smiths Falls Branch, Heart and Stroke Foundation or Cancer Research would be appreciated.

(Sales Representative - Frito Lay) At the Kingston General Hospital while surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, July 4th, 2017; Ryan James Smith of Smiths Falls passed away following a courageous journey through cancer at the age of 36. Dear son of Cathy Donnelly (Mike Schnob) and Brian Smith. Beloved husband and best friend of Krystal Goudie. Cherished and proud “Daddy” of Kahlan. Dear brother of Keith Smith and Michelle Schnob and uncle of Rowen, Jaxton and Arial. Lifelong best friend of Bradley Kiser. Dear son-in-law of Rachelle Goudie and Gordon Goudie and brother-in-law of Amber Goudie.

Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and countless friends. Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories of Ryan with his family during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Saturday, July 15th from 12 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. A Service to honour Ryan will follow in the Pilon Family Chapel at 3 p.m. In memory of Ryan, please donate blood and/or sign your donor card.

Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

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Norman Bruce

Passed away at the Smiths Falls Hospital on July 9, 2017 in his 71st year. He was predeceased by his parents, Leonard and Alice (nee Walsh) Hassall. He is survived by his wife Verna (nee Rintoul) of Smiths Falls; son Sean (Shelly) of Chilliwack, B.C., daughter Kelly Park of Smiths Falls, his grandchildren Jessica Park (Brad) of Pembroke and Jeremy Park of Smiths Falls; his brother Robert (Margaret) of Merrickville, and his sister Lendra (Gord) of Thunder Bay. Norm is also survived by his nieces and nephews.

“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal.

Love leaves a memory no one can steal.”

As per Norm’s wishes bio-cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or services. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca

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With sadness, the family announces the death of Lois Elizabeth Nicol on Friday, July 7, 2017 in her 96th year.

She is survived by her daughters Mary Adams (John), Ruth Webster, Barbara Bertolini (Renzo), grandchildren Jen Watson, Riley Watson, Amy Langlois, Laura Regehr, Katie Mullen, Maggie Webster, Andy and Dan Bertolini, great grandchildren, Jack and Quinn Caldwell, Kai Watson, Charlotte and Thomas Langlois, Emerson, Nate and Luke Regehr, Owen, Abby, Rachel, and Lucy Mullen. Lois was predeceased by her dear husband, Dr. Douglas Nicol, brothers, Donald and Kenneth Wilson, her daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and Alan Brown. A special thanks to Dr. Amanda Jerome and the staff at Tansley Woods for their care and compassion. Interment will take place in Perth, Ontario at a later date. As per Lois’ wishes, cremation has taken place. For those who wish to make a donation in memory of Lois, please consider the Kids Help Phone.

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July 22, 2017 at 2pm at The Auld Kirk Cemetery in Almonte. A gathering afterwards at the Lanark Adult Learning Centre.

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Nancy Lee

died suddenly on July 5, 2017 in Smiths Falls, Ontario at the age of 90. Elena is survived and deeply missed by her husband of 35 years Kirk Everett; her children Michael Straw, Karen Buehlow (Dave), Maryann Kerr (Stephen) and Jamie Straw; her grandchildren Christa O’Callaghan McDougal (Jamie), Jonathan O’Callaghan (Natalie) and Alison Melo (Tony), Lauren, Taylor & Mark Straw; Melody-Ann, Harmony, Aria, Tenor, Serenade, Cadence, and Reed Straw and, Kimberley & Kaitlyn Kerr; her great-grandchildren Abigail, Emma & Jake McDougal, Tony Austin & Maddison Melo and Charlie O’Callaghan and her sister Yvonne, niece Carmen and nephew Mario and extended family in Malta and beyond. Elena was loved by her step-children Bill, Bob, Brian and Bruce. Predeceased by her son Mark and her siblings Theresa, Nini, Yolanda, Robert, Rafela, Victor and her twin George. A Memorial Service was held at Beechwood, Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services (280 Beechwood Ave, Ottawa) on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at 11 a.m., followed by a private family burial at 12:30 p.m. The family welcomed everyone to a celebration of Elena’s life at a reception at 5 p.m. at the Ramada Ottawa on the Rideau, 2259 Prince of Wales Dr Ottawa. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in her memory to Bruce House www.brucehouse.ca or to a charity of your choice. Messages of Condolence may be left at www.beechwoodottawa.ca

Nancy Lee Oldfield 73 passed away at her daughter and son-in-laws home on July 4th 2017 in Clearwater FL USA. Nancy was the daughter of Arnold and Marion Cavanaugh and siblings Jack Cavanaugh, Bob Cavanaugh and Marie Elliot (Cavanaugh). Nancy was born and educated in Smiths Falls, Ontario and worked for G.E Electric with a love for radio and television. Love brought her to the United States in 1963 with her then husband Allen M. Oldfield. She was the beloved mother to Alena Lee Oldfield Watts and to her son in law Jerry Watts. Nancy was the loving Nana to Joshua Lindemann her only grandson who she adored. Nancy’s happiest days were when she was involved with the American Paint Horse business along with her daughter which took her on travels all over the United States and where she met some of her dearest friends. In her retired years she gave a lot of her time and herself. Nancy was involved with the Episcopal Church and volunteer at the affiliated Thrift store. She loved people and gave to others effortlessly. One of her favourite quotes described her beautifully, “Stop asking yourself what you want, what you desire, what interests you. Ask yourself instead: What has been given to me? Ask: What do I have to give back and then give it”. Her daily goal was to help or to do something for someone else that cannot do for themselves. Her memorial service will be held: Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 3200 Mc Mullen Booth Rd, Clearwater FL 33761 Saturday July 15th 4:00PM EST. Contribution in memory are appreciated to Hospice. On line: Suncoasthospicefoundation.org or By Mail: Suncoast Hospice Foundation 5771 Roosevelt Blvd, Clearwater FL 33760.

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Margaret May Craig (Innes)

In memory of Margaret May Craig (nee Innes) born May 5th, 1924 in Gloucester, Ontario and passed away peacefully at home on July 1st, 2017.

She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Keith Benjamin Craig (1998), her parents John and Margaret and brothers Eric Winston and Pilot Officer John Lloyd. May is survived and lovingly remembered by her son George Allen, daughter Donna Maureen, grandchildren Devon (Shelley) Griffiths, Jill Leigh (Jon) Giachino, Catharine Zoey Supple-Craig, great grandchildren Annette, Elicia, Laura and Cristina Giachino; nephews Don, David and Doug Innes, Ron (Eva) Clark, niece Jeanette (David) Browne (nee Clark), many great nieces, nephews and countless friends. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Saturday, July 8th, 2017 from 1:00 to 1:45 P.M. Funeral service was held in the Chapel at 2:00 P.M. followed by a reception in the Blair & Son Family Centre. In remembrance of May, contributions to the Primary Care Outreach Program or the North Lanark Community Health Centre would be appreciated.

The family wishes to express thanks and gratitude to the Personal Support Workers, Palliative Care volunteers, Dr. Leigh Wayhay and all the staff of the North Lanark Community Health Centre who provided countless hours of support, respite and medical care which allowed May to remain in her home in accordance with her wishes.

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

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REACH MILLIONS OF CUSTOMERS IN ONTARIO WITH ONE EASY CALL! Your Classified Ad or Display Ad would appear in weekly newspapers each week across Ontario in urban, suburban and rural areas.

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

FOR SALE SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

(Licence # 10969)

Connected to Your Community A/CP/K/P/SF - 30 - Thursday, July 13, 2017

PERSONALS ANOTHER SUMMER ALONE? Think how much better summer evenings on a patio would be with someone you love.

MISTY RIVER INTRODUCTIONS can help you find that special person. CALL (613)257-3531, www.mistyriverintros.com.

EMPLOYMENT OPPS. MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! Indemand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

FOR RENT

FOR RENT

FOR RENT

NOTICES

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

SMITHS FALLS 2 upper bedroom , large deck, living room, parking, gas & water incl. Available Aug. 1st $840.00/month. References required. Call 613-285-7574

Smiths Falls, Apartment, 3 bedrooms 1 bathrooms Upper duplex, fridge, stove, water, heat, pkg. Hydro extra. 416-728-0949 or 416-429-7821. 39 George St. N. $830 Per Month marg.mcrae@gmail.com

MEDICAL CONDITION?

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 hydro. Available July 1.

613-283-0746.

Perth, 2 bedroom, 2nd floor, $800 plus utilities 613-267-4831 Perth. 2 bedroom apt. 5 min. west of Perth, parking. $700 plus hydro, appliances included. Heat included. First/last. References. 613-868-5323.

Smiths Falls, 1 bedroom, $725 utilities included. offstreet parking. newly reno- Smiths Falls large, bright, vated, available immedi- 2 bedroom upper duplex apartment. New kitchen/apately. 613-283-2266. pliances, upgraded bathroom, recently painted Smiths Falls. 1 bed- throughout, new laundry room apartment on sec- room, parking. closed-in ond floor, $780/month balcony off 2nd bedroom. includes heat & hydro. Unfurnished. Heat includAvailable immediately. ed, Tenants pay Hydro.

6 1 3 - 2 2 2 - 0 8 1 6 References required.

613-686-5990. $1,200/month. call 613-325-7781 to book a Smiths Falls, 1 bedroom showing. ground floor apartment, heat, central air, laundry, parking & storage. Pay William Street East, personal hydro. Smiths Falls, 2nd floor 3 $900/mnth; Bachelor bedroom apartment, heat apartment all inclusive, included, hydro extra, furnished, cable, laundry, available immediately, central air, parking. $1000/mnth 613-283-1697 $675/mnth Each one available August 1.

You’ll be 613-889-2894

NOTICES

LD FOR SOSALE

Alcoholics Anonymous 613-284-2696.

Are you concerned about someone’s drinking?

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

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

on the

Male 70, seeks female 65 plus, seeks marriage.

613-622-5887

NOTICES

Overeaters Anonymous 613-264-5158

CLASSIFIEDS NOTICES

PERSONAL

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ATTENTION

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS All claims against the Estate of LESLIE JAMES CLIFTON, deceased, who died on March 1, 2017, late of the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley in the County of Lanark and Province of Ontario, must be filed with the undersigned by August 3, 2017; thereafter the assets of the Estate will be distributed having regard only to those claims then filed.

Charming cabin perched over beautiful Bass Lake, suitable 2 people, 15 minutes Perth/Smiths Falls, 50 minutes Ottawa/Kingston.

Equipped T.V, DVD, BBQ, firepit, raft, dock, canoe.

Only $600/weekly.

(613)-283-6136.

DATED at Perth, Ontario this 4th day of July, 2017.

Greg W. Anderson, Estate Trustee ANDERSON FOSS Barristers, Solicitors and Notaries Ten Market Square Perth, Ontario K7H 1V7 Phone:(613)267-9898 Fax:(613)267-2741

WORK WANTED A Load to the dump Cheap! Clean up renovations, clutter, garage sale junk or dead trees brush.

613-899-7269.

A Small Job or More.

Renovations/Repairs.

Kitchen & Bath, Tub-toshower conversions, grab bars, painting, plumbing, flooring, tile, countertops, decks.

613-858-1390, 613-257-7082.

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

613-250-0290.

WORK WANTED

HELP WANTED

As of July 1, 2017, I John Bartraw am no longer responsible for any debt incurred in my name, by my wife Lisa Dier Bartraw.

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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JOB POSTING Job Title: Stitcher Operator, Temporary Full Time Division: Metroland East, Bindery, 65 Lorne St., Smiths Falls, ON, K7A 3K8.

THE OPPORTUNITY

613-223-6830

· Have 5 years related experience · Operate Muller 321 Fox & 890 6 station stitchers · Operate Schneider Senator 115 MC2 45” Cutter & Heidelburg Polar 115XT 45” Cutter

To place a Word Ad in the Classifeds Please Call 1-888-657-6193 HELP WANTED

· Operate Stahl TX52 20X40 & FR7831x50 continuous feed folder

· Independently oversee general operation of machine

and equipment to ensure production and performance of staff.

· Address mechanical needs of machinery including

maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of equipment while maintaining good housekeeping practices.

· Complete and enforce all duties in accordance with our

Health and Safety policies and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. insertion of flyers and bundling of newspapers. Other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE›RE LOOKING FOR

Is seeking dynamic employees for the following part-time positions

· Ability to excel and make quality decisions in a fast-

paced, deadline driven and demanding environment with strong attention to detail.

REGISTERED NURSE

· Ability to lift minimum 35 lbs and stand for an extend

Effective communication, Interpersonal, assessment & documentation skills.

· Capable of taking initiative and can work with minimal

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

period of time with ease.

supervision in a team environment.

· Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with team members and management.

· Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide a productive team.

· Strong written and verbal communication and competent listener.

prioritize tasks appropriately.

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Ticketing Agent For:

• AIR TICKETS • HOLIDAY PACKAGES

***Taxes are Included in Prices***

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HELP WANTED

· Effective organizational skills, ability to manage time and

    

HELP WANTED

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

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HELP WANTED

The Smiths Falls facility is looking for a temporary full time Stitcher Operator

SMALL ENGINE REPAIR

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74475/111 CL450940_0626

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Semi-retired, all home renovations, interior & exterior, years of experience.

Call Brent 613-283-6088.

Perth Community Care Centre

WORK WANTED

HOME IMPROVEMENTS No job too small!

Free estimates • Home Renovations • Plumbing Repairs • Painting/cleanup • Concrete work Doug Morley 257-7177

Seamless Eavestrough, renovations, deck restoration, roadside mowing, grading, painting, roofing, line painting, cottage jacking, fencing, dump runs.

613-257-8143 or 613-264-8143.

PERTH COMMUNITY CARE CENTRE

T.L.C.

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WORK WANTED

· Assist in general operation of machinery including

PAUL’S MASONRY

LEGAL

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VACATION/COTTAGES

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Kemptville. Large 3 Bdrm apartment. Fridge, Stove, Washer, Dryer, Heat, Central Air included. Ample parking. Walking distance to all amenities. August 1/17 $1000/mth plus hydro 613-258-7803

Get up to $50,000 from the Government of Canada. Do you or someone you know Have any of these Conditions? ADHD, Anxiety, Arthritis, Asthma, Cancer, COPD, Depression, Diabetes, Difficulty Walking, Fibromyalgia, Irritable Bowels, Overweight, Trouble Dressing...and Hundreds more.

ALL Ages & Medical Conditions Qualify. CALL ONTARIO BENEFITS 1-(800)-211-3550

LEGAL

KINGSTON PENITENTIARY TOUR – August 11 or Sept 23 ......................$75.00 PASSPORT SHUTTLE – August 23 - A quick, easy way to apply for a passport.

We are pre-registered. ...............................................................................................$19.25 FALL MYSTERY TOUR – September 28...............................................................................

CREATIV FESTIVAL – October 28 - Toronto - includes admission ...................$99.00 Everything for the crafters - from knitting to beading to sewing & quilting RIDEAU CARLETON CASINO – August 1 ....$10 Slot Voucher ..................$14.50

—HOLIDAY TOURS—

ST. JACOBS – Sept. 15-16 – Explore the shops in the village of St. Jacobs & experience the famous farmers market. Breakfast & Dinner included.

DANIEL O’DONNELL – Sept. 20-21 - Hamilton - seats located in rows 7, 8, 9.

Includes Breakfast & Dinner. Book Early - limited seats.

Visit our website: www.echotoursandtravel.com

Applicable taxes not included

284–2003 or 1-800-667-0210 9 Chambers St., Smiths Falls K7A 2Y2 Connected to Your Community A/CP/K/P/SF - 31 - Thursday, July 13, 2017

· Able to work shifts and weekends · Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent 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.-DNP If this sounds like a fit for you please apply by July 31, 2017: Internal Candidates: apply to our internal posting portal on MyMetNet under My Career or to Walter Dubas directly External Candidates please apply to our external posting portal: https://careersen-metroland.icims.com Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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HELP WANTED

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

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

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Carleton Place, handyman, part-time, as required for Realty Company, general labour, repair skills, small painting, plumbing, electrical maintenance an asset. Organized. 613-257-5711 Cleaners/Team Leaders for residential cleaning company based in North Gower. Mon-Fri. No evenings, No weekends.

All travel paid. $ 1 2 . 0 0 - $ 1 6 . 0 0 / h r.

613-859-3583 or lynn@elite-cleaning.ca Handyman Service looking for full time labourers to do handyman work, landscaping, cutting grass, yard cleanup. 613-267-5460.

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.

Restaurant help required.

Please bring in a resume in person to Mr. Victor’s Diner, 16 Conlon Rd., Perth. No phone calls please.

You’ll be

LD FOR SOSALE

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CLASSIFIEDS

We’re Hiring!!!

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

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is seeking

qualified compassionate individuals for our Dietary Dept.

Cooks, Servers and Dishwashers.

Please submit your CV to boccarleton@symphonyseniorliving.com ATTN Keith Martin Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

PHOENIX DISASTER CONTROL LTD.

3M is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Technologist/ Maintenance Mechanic to support our manufacturing location in Perth, ON. The successful candidate will focus on providing product and process improvement support to our manufacturing operations.

Basic/Minimum Qualifications: A post-secondary diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology, with hands on maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing environment or an Ontario certified Industrial Millwright with strong design and fabrications skills

DRYWALL/MUD FINISHERS CARPENTERS, CARPENTER HELPERS, PAINTERS, LABOURERS

HELP WANTED

Apply Online www.3m.ca/careers 3M Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.

HELP WANTED

Carleton Place Terrace is currently seeking a Building Service Coordinator

Tomlinson offers: Competitive Wages, Matching RRSP, Great Training & Education Programs and Excellent Employer Paid Health & Dental Plans

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Apply online at www.tomlinsongroup.com Email resume to careers@tomlinsongroup.com Drop off resume at 5597 Power Road Fax resume to 613-822-6844

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.

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Barbers Wanted.

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Property Restoration Well established building and Restoration Company has immediate openings for the following positions:

Wages based on individual’s experience and background, Valid Drivers License required and must be bondable.

Please email your resume to: dan@phoenixdisaster.ca

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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

We are currently recruiting

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Grading & Paving Foreman Comfort Station Representative Sorter/Pickers (Carp Location) Yard Labourer Pipelayers

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Carleton Place Terrace

Painter Wanted minimum 5 years experience. Must be hard working and reliable. Non-smoker preferred. Call 613-253-9269.

Permanent full-time, Apply in person with resume to Smith’s Shoes, Smiths Falls.

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.

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REGULAR FULL TIME ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES MANAGER (Posting #LL2017-142) MANDATE: Reporting to the Director of Lanark Lodge, the Environmental Services Manager is responsible to oversee the operations of the physical plant, while providing direction, supervision and leadership to the laundry, housekeeping and maintenance departments.

For further details including qualifications and application deadline, visit our website at www.lanarkcounty.ca

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

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

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Job Title: Division: Metroland East,

65 Lorne Street, Smiths Falls, ON, K7A 3T1

Do you love ♼ the Ottawa Valley?

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 • Create and implement new inside sales features with a multimedia approach • Prospecting, selling, follow up order entry, artwork design and proofing to final customer satisfaction • Making a minimum of 100 calls per day initially until a solid client list is developed • Prospect and develop accounts by researching local businesses and advertisers’ marketing by utilizing competing publications, social media, digital products, and any dormant accounts • As part of this role, you will be required to handle credit card information.

Metroland Media is PCI compliant company, and requires people in this role to take PCI training to handle cards in a safe and compliant manner WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR • Minimum 1 year of experience in both sales and customer service • Experience with implementing sales and marketing practices across a broad spectrum of platforms • Strong customer focus with excellent sales presentation skills • Self-starter with the determination to be successful and possess the ability to work with and exceed targets • Effective communication, both written and verbal and a competent listener • Excellent organizational and time management skills • Ability to make quality decisions in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment • 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 31, 2017.

Any questions please call Cindy Manor, General Manager 613-283-3182.

Internal Candidates: apply to our internal posting portal on MyMetNet under My Career.

External Candidates: apply to https://careersen-metroland.icims.com.

TOWN OF CARLETON PLACE - EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Town of Carleton Place is seeking an individual to fill the full-time contract position of Administrative Assistant to the Mayor.

Summary: Reporting to the CAO, the incumbent will be responsible for Public Relations and numerous administrative duties for the Mayor.

Qualification/Experience: 1. Two (2) years post-secondary education in business related field.

2. 3-5 years direct job related experience.

3. Superior computer proficiency/literacy is required, specific with MS Software (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).

4. Excellent communication, presentation, organizational and interpersonal skills.

5. The ability to relate to elected officials, peers, managers, superior and the general public in a tactful and professional manner while being cognizant and respectful of the confidentiality aspects of the job.

6. Ability to work independently, manage time effectively and to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends as required.

A detailed job description, for this position, can be accessed at www.carletonplace.ca Interested applicants are invited to submit an application in confidence by 11:00 AM July 21, 2017 quoting “Administrative Assistant to the Mayor-Contract� Attention Human Resources by: Mail: Town of Carleton Place Email: hr@carletonplace.ca Attn: Human Resources Facsimile: 613 257 8170 175 Bridge Street Carleton Place, ON K7C 2V8 We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The Town of Carleton Place is an equal opportunity employer following the rules and regulations set out by the Human Rights Code. Personal information submitted will be used for the purposes of determining suitability for this competition only and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) upon request.

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Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Recognizing youth addiction can be tough by christine peets

Summer is a great time for kids to relax, spend more time with their friends and discover new surroundings and new activities. Sometimes those surroundings and activities are not always the healthiest for them, and can lead to trouble. That could be or lead to an addiction problem, and recognizing and understanding that can be tough for parents. “Before they go looking for that trouble, or jump to any conclusions, parents have to look at why kids might try drugs or alcohol in the first place,� said Mike Beauchesne, executive director of the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre, which provides counselling and treatment services for youth ages 13-21 and their families. The centre is based in Ottawa but works with youth from all over Ontario.

There are residential facilities in Carp for young women and in Carleton Place for young men. “It's important to encourage parents to look beyond normal adolescent development because some of the signs of a youth developing an addiction might be similar,� Beauchesne said. “It can't be looked at in isolation.�

Some of the “red flags� to look for include feelings of depression that go on for more than a couple of weeks, any signs of wanting to decrease pain, wanting something to help them relax or feel less anxious. Kids may be feeling bored or lonely, so they are looking for a peer group and a sense of wanting to belong. They may be feeling a little rebellious, or want to stand out. They may just be curious about the effects of drugs or alcohol, especially if they know others who have or who are trying these substances.

Parents may have a little more time themselves in the summer, working shorter hours or being able to take some holiday time, so they may be able to monitor their kids' time a little more, Beauchesne said.

Has there been a change in their peer group, or are they outside of a social circle and spending more time alone?

Are they missing school — either sleeping in and arriving late, or skipping out early?

Has there been a loss of inter-

est in activities: sports, music, or other activities? Has there been a drop in their marks, either suddenly, or are you noticing a gradual dropping off in their marks? “Taken in isolation, none of these may be an issue, but if parents notice that these kinds of things are happening, then maybe it's time they talk to their young person,� he added.

Other clues might be changes in eating and sleeping habits, sudden weight gain or weight loss, clothing smelling of smoke or alcohol, and if they have and ''drug paraphernalia'' such as lighters, papers, unknown baggies, etc.

So, how do parents approach this issue? Reaching out in a context of love and support is important, as is proper timing. Parents also have to be prepared and know what treatment options are available in their area, starting with the family doctor and local mental health care providers. A family friend, a child's teacher or coach, or depending on the family's belief system, a clergy member, may be able to provide support and resources for help. “Parents find it hard to acknowledge that their child has a problem and may not reach out for help for fear of being blamed or judged,�

Beauchesne said. “They have to put that aside.� “They need to educate themselves as to what's available. The treatment sector is not always easy to access, so they have to be an advocate and be prepared to be involved in treatment process themselves.�

Leading and learning by example to have a healthier family lifestyle is important too, and not just focus on the use, abuse or abstinence of drugs and alcohol. Taking advantage of school and work breaks to play a new sport together, do some travelling — even just for day trips — and spending time together as a family may be all that's needed. Remember what Dorothy said at the end of The Wizard of Oz, that if she “couldn't find her heart's content in her own backyard, then perhaps it was never lost it in the first place.�

Christine Peets is the Writer in Residence for the Upper Canada District School Board parent involvement committee (UCDSB-PIC)

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SATURDAY, JULY 22, 2017 @ 10 AM SHARP! PREVIEW @ 9 AM FOR THE ESTATE OF MR. GERRY VANRIJT 580 JAMES ST. WEST, PRESCOTT, ON This auction features an older 1 ½ storey, 3 bedroom house w/ 2 sun porches, single car garage, w/ deep lot approx. 50.17’ x 136.05’, on a quiet street in the west end, awaiting your personal touch. Legal description plan 19, block 13, lot 43.

Sold as is where is, successful bidder $5,000.00 non-refundable deposit day of sale, no buyers premium, closing 30 days.

Contents: Large quantity of railroad memorabilia, stamp & coin collection, antiques, collectibles, modern household etc. Auctioneers Note: For viewing of property & buyers packages please call our office. Good selection of merchandise!

Something for everyone! See You There! For a more detailed list w/photos go to www.lmauctions.ca Auctioneer or Owner not responsible for lost, stolen, damaged articles, accidents day of sale. Canteen.

Terms: Cash, Debit, Visa, MasterCard.

Photo I.D. As Is. No Buyers Premium All announcements day of sale takes precedence over all printed matter To Book Your Sale Call

Estate Auction, Complete Shop Contents, Saturday July 22, 9am. 2km South of South Mountain, 3328 Carmen Road. Complete sets of Snap-On & MAC Tools; large Snap-On Toolbox (Green); Many Power Tools; Jacks & Creepers; Dewalt Drills; Battery Wrenches; Table Saw; Mitre Saw; Router; 3 Air Nailers; Air Tools; Steel Work Bench; Swivel Vise; Volkswagen Car, Running order; Dodge Truck 4x4 & Plow; Hunting Supplies; Snowmobile; 2 Rifles (valid firearms license required by purchaser). Terms - Cash, Lunch & Washroom on site. Proprietor: The Estate of Adam Wicks. Auctioneer: Hugh Fawcett Auctions Inc.

GARAGE SALE Saturday July 22, 8amnoon, 338 Kitley Line 8, Frankville (corner hwy 29). some household items, numerous misc garage items contributed by retired mechanic. Rain or Shine.

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A+ GARAGE SALE July 15th 7AM-2PM Boating tubes & tow ropes, life jackets, trolling motors, antiques, power/hand tools, power nail, toys, vintage magazines, electronics and household items. 215 Ireland Rd. RR.3 Jasper

July 15 & 16, 8-4pm, Multiple household items, horse tack & supplies. 212 County Rd 16, Jasper.

NOT YOUR AVERAGE SALE, JULY 15th 8AM, RAIN OR SHINE. 1 John St., Perth. No sales before 8AM. Broil King BBQ, work bench with vice/grinder, collectibles, antiques, linens, paper shredder, dog exercise pen, wheelchair, tea pot collection, grow light unit, crafts, electric broom, vacuum food sealer.

Pat Cairns 613-267-8439

July 15, 7525 Roger Stevens Drive, corner of Rideau Avenue, Smiths Falls.

Furniture, tools, bikes, collectibles, toys, housewares. Huge selection of Big Yard Sale, July 14, 15, books, many topics and 16. 113 Bay Street, Innis- novels. ville North. Housewares, Moving out yard sale, furniture, electronics, tools Saturday July 15, 1772 & teasures.

Clayton Road, close to Clayton.

YARD SALE July 22nd 8AM Aquarium, 18.5” Eng- Moving Sale, 247 Pinelish saddle, bridal helmet, ridge Drive. Carleton vinyl records, large one- Place. Saturday July 22. pane old storms, sewing 8-2pm. Furniture, tools, buttons and much more. toys, lots of goodies.

3312 Hossack Lane (Off YOUR AVERAGE County 5, Near County 8) NOT SALE, JULY 15th, 8AM, RAIN OR SHINE. 1 John Yard Sale, Saturday July St., Perth. No sales before 15, 8-noon, 183 Bay Rd, 8AM. Broil King BBQ, work Lombardy. Boys clothes, bench with vice/grinder, toys, household, outdoor collectibles, antiques, linitems, furniture. ens, paper shredder, dog exercise pen, wheelchair, tea pot collection, grow light unit, crafts, electric broom, vacuum food sealer.

Pat Cairns 613-267-8439

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UCDSB receives accolades for energy efficiency The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) has ranked among the most energy efficient school boards in Ontario, according to the 2017 Sustainable Schools report.

The UCDSB placed among the top 20 boards in the annual report, prepared by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. This year, the Board ranked 14th out of 72 boards participating in the study, with a total energy savings potential of 19.6 per cent. The lower the energy savings potential, the higher the ranking within the study.

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be ranked among the top 20 boards in Ontario and to be recognized for our organization’s collaborative ongoing efforts to reduce our environmental footprint and to progressively improve on this,” said Peter Bosch, UCDSB manager of design and construction.

“As a board, we are dedicated to environmental sustainability,” said Jeff Green, UCDSB manager of operations and maintenance. “This report validates the commitment of our staff and shows their success in meeting that goal.”

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EstatE auction salE

@ 14 William St., West, Smiths Falls for Mr. Gus Karalis on Wed., Aug., 2 /17 @ 6 pm.

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

REAL ESTATE AUCTION to be held @ #777 Dokken Rd., Perth, ON from Perth take Hwy 7 west (11 km) to Gambles Side Rd., to Rutherford Side Rd., to Dokken Rd. (auction signs). on Wed., July 19/17 @ 6 pm

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~ A River Runs Through It ~

~ 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.

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~ 2 Bedroom Apart’t + Restaurant Equip’t @ One Price.

Plan 13884 Lot 229. This converted 2 storie mid-century brick home has been the setting for a successful pizzeria & 2nd storie apartment located in the heart of Smiths Falls.

Yet, you can convert this eatery to any cuisine. All the entertainment & necessities you may wish for are within walking distance or a few minutes drive. Renovated 5 years ago (new roof, new gas furnace, re-painted & rewired). Owned elec. hot water heater. 2-100 amp services.

Main level has parlour style dining area, pizza kitchen, spacious walk-in cooler & 2-2 piece bathrooms. Easily converted to ground floor apartment. Old fashioned bay windows w/ stained glass windows up & downstairs add pleasure, having sunlight spray through the rooms, making the space seem a third again as large. Tastefully Designed Upstairs Apartment - Open concept kitchen, living room w/ bay window, dining area (c/w Laurysen Kitchen oak, full wall unit), 2 bedrooms w/ closets. 4 pce bath. Laundry closet. Tile, laminate & hardwood throughout. Washer, dryer, stove included. 100 amp service. Taxes; $3728.30. Zoning; Commercial/Residential.

Located only a few doors away from the Rideau Hotel landmark. For private viewing, terms & conditions please call our office at 613-267-6027. Please view website www.jimhandsauction.com for listing of equipment.

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.

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

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

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

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ENERGY TIP! You’ll use the machine less, save time and save energy, if you wash full loads. Wash at a lower temperature. Use the spin cycle, and then hang dry your clothes and sheets.

Safety Tips

Smoke Alarms: Test your smoke alarms. If a fire starts in your home while you are asleep, you want to know about it immediately.

Some homes are equipped with electrically connected smoke alarms that may not work when the power is out. Make sure your home has a batteryoperated smoke alarm on every level.

Bernard Slade’s daughter recalls 'Same Time, Next Year' success Los Angeles writer Laurie Newbound remembers well the sensational buzz that accompanied the Broadway premiere of her Canadian father Bernard Slade’s legendary hit comedy, Same Time, Next Year (which is currently playing to much enthusiastic applause until July 16 at the Classic Theatre Festival, 54 Beckwith St. E., Perth.)

Speaking by phone from L.A., Newbound, who in 1975 was a student at Sarah Lawrence, says “it was just

electric. The response at that time was incredible,” as a four-block-long lineup outside the Brooks Atkinson Theatre the day after opening night signalled the start of a three-year run on Broadway.

“When I saw the musical Hamilton, it reminded me of a small handful of plays I’ve attended, like my father’s play, where it really felt like an event, where the audience was really excited to be there.”

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ther wrote Same Time, Next Year very quickly following a weekend getaway that Slade enjoyed with his wife, Jill Foster (who was born Florence Hancock). He had been inspired by the beautiful, rustic surroundings of a cottage in Mendocino, Calif., and thought it was the perfect location for a romantic comedy which, in this case, is about two people (George and Doris) who gather there annually for a weekend despite being married to other people.

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Terms: Cash or Cheque with ID Refreshments Owner: 613-889-8173 Auctioneer: John J. O’Neill 613-832-2503 oniellsauctions@gmail.com www.oneillsauctions.ca Owners or Auctioneer not responsible in case of loss or accident

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Saturday July 22, 2017 10:00 AM sharp To be held at 946 Upper Dwyer Hill Rd., Carp, Ontario, located between Cty Rd 49 and Old Almonte Rd. The owners have sold their hobby farm and the following is being offered for sale: Ford 3600 2 wd tractor with cab and loader, 4477 hrs showing on the tach; 5’ Bush Hog style rotary cutter; Pronovost Puma 84 3 pth snowblower in excellent condition, hydraulic chute; JD LA 165 Ride on Lawn Mower; 2005 Can Am Outlander 400 4 wheeler with winch; Champion HD 9000 Generator – electric start; Power Fist ATV seed spreader – new; Gas leaf blower; Metal detector; Tent; Dining tent; tools and wrenches; tombstone hay feeder; 4’ chain harrow Shop Vac; Western Saddle; tack; Circular saw; work mate; Angle grinder – new; Heat Gun kit – new; Reciprocating saw – nearly new; Dremel tool – new; 10” Compound Miter Saw – laser guide – new; 8’ pool table, balls and cues; Bunk beds; Triple dresser; head board to match; Double bed box spring and mattress; Side table; Set of Bamboo furniture – 3 chairs; settee, couch, table; floor lamp; Wicker Furniture; microwave; Book shelves; Kenmore floor air conditioner – really cool; 5 pc bedroom set; linens; Chest of drawers; miscellaneous household items; dishes etc etc - plus many, many items too numerous to mention.

Everything is in very good condition – an interesting sale. Please plan to attend.

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“Call or email to Book Your Auction Today” Real Estate Open House 14 McEwen Street, Smiths Falls Friday July 14 - 4 to 7 pm Saturday July 15 - 1 to 4 pm Sunday July 16 - 1 to 4 pm Real Estate Auction date: Saturday August 5 2017 at 1 pm sharp.

4 Bedroom brick home with 3 full baths. F/A Gas. House was duplexed at one time and since opened as a single residence. The main kitchen is main level. Home has many possibilities situated on Large corner lot. Home features wrap around porch. Property is selling subject to a very minimal reserve bid. Owners have already downsized and moved to smaller quarters and are serious sellers.

Visit during the open house dates or to book private viewing appointments after the open house weekend call or text Dan 613-285-4224 Sunday July 30 2017 - Unreserved Real Estate & Chattel Auction 447 South Gower Drive, Kemptville. Chattel Auction starts 10 am.

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“Doris to me is such a remembrance of my mother,” Newbound says. “That character is so like my mother. I always loved it for that.”

Slade himself wrote, “There is a great deal of Jill in Doris, as there is in most of the women I write. During an intermission of a performance in Boston, a woman archly asked Jill, ‘Which one are you, the mistress or the wife?’ Jill said, ‘I’m both.’”

Newbound says she has not seen the play in 15 years, but that she did take her kids to see it in New Haven, and it continues to enjoy cross-generational appeal.

She grew up in Hollywood, attending school with the daughters of Gregory Peck and Lloyd Bridges, among other actors, and began a career in television working as a script assistant on the program Barney Miller.

She recalls Slade being unhappy during the last four or five years of writing for television, when he was cranking out scripts for everything from Bewitched (which featured Jill in the role of Darrin Stevens’ secretary, Betty) and The Flying Nun to The Partridge Family (the latter two were series he actually created as well). As many writers lamented at the time, there was only so much

character and plot development that could be squeezed into 22 minutes, sandwiched among commercials for antacids and toilet tissue.

“I even remember as a kid asking why television isn't better,” she laughs, noting that most viewers are now enjoying a golden age of TV shows with great variety and depth. “The Partridge Family was adorable,” she admits, noting that Susan Dey’s character, Laurie, was named for her, and Newbound’s first boyfriend Keith earned a certain notoriety as the namesake for the David Cassidy role.

“My dad had an unusual style when it came to writing,” Newbound recalls. “He wrote longhand and he liked writing with people around.

He would write around the pool or with the TV on. Our family life was going on and he would be writing on his yellow pad, he didn't even have an office at home. It was never like, ‘Shhhh, your dad is writing.’”

While their family was part of a large Canadian diaspora that migrated to Hollywood in the 1960s, Newbound says her parents never had a strong sense of national identity. “He felt like his country was the theatre. The collegial atmo-

sphere of being with other actors and directors and producers in that world, that is where he found his sense of family and belonging.”

Slade is now 87, and sadly lost his lifelong spouse Jill this past spring. Newbound currently writes a blog called the Panini Press (www.thepaninipress.net) that details what it is like to be squeezed between the concerns of aging parents and maturing children. “It's such a common story, but in a weird way it’s almost untold,” she says.

The Classic Theatre Festival production of Same Time, Next Year, which has generated much buzz among audiences and theatre reviewers, closes on Sunday, July 16, followed by the opening of George Bernard Shaw’s comedy Candida on July 21, and the mystery thriller I’ll Be Back Before Midnight on Aug. 18.

The theatrical historic walking plays Perth through the Ages and The Lonely Ghosts Walk continue to run seven times weekly as well through the end of August.

For tickets call 1-877-2831283 or visit www.classictheatre.ca.

Submitted by the Classic Theatre Festival

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

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Newborn Laurie Newbound is raised up by her mother, Canadian actor Jill Foster, who often inspired the female characters in husband Bernard Slade’s work. The Classic Theatre Festival in Perth’s production of Slade’s play, Same Time, Next Year, is currently running until July 16.

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may need to make some modifications to your strategy as a situation continues to evolve.

Don’t be afraid of change, as it is necessary to get the job done.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 It can be difficult to separate facts from the fiction, Taurus. However, you generally are a good lie detector. Put your skills to use to determine if someone is stringing you along.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, allow your plans for self-improvement to take center stage, especially true if you have put them on the shelf for some time. Make yourself a priority.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you don’t tend to be reckless, but even you can surprise others sometimes with your behavior.

Let the tongues wag if it means stepping out of your comfort zone.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, take others’ candor with a grain of salt. They might just be blowing off steam and they will appreciate having someone there who listens.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you sometimes have a sarcastic sense of humor that makes you loved by some and disliked

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CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, address a potentially mess situation before it gathers too much steam. Communication is all that’s needed to ensure cooler heads ultimately prevail.

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SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, a possible breakthrough in your communication levels may open up a whole new world. This can only improve your relationships and help your career.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you’re very good at balancing the elements of your life. This week may be especially challenging as many things come your way in rapid succession.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, others may seem sure about their actions even if you feel lost. Don’t put too much stock in it, as everyone copes with self-doubt from time to time.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Some of your beliefs are non-negotiable, Pisces. This can make for some rather heated conversations. But you’re up to the challenge.

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Don’t give your money the silent treatment Finances can be tough to talk about, but keeping your money issues a secret can be bad for your personal and financial health.

done. When you’re ready to open up, accept that the discussion will inevitably not just be about money, but also what it symbolizes. Start by acknowledging Many of us don’t like chatting about our your own emotional relationship with money and understand that finances finances. A 2014 study* asked people trigger different feelings in others. what their most difficult conversation would be and 44 percent said personal It helps to have a goal in mind about finances. what you want the talk to accomplish, and to start conversations about money But this silence around money with professionals that you have no encourages people to remain uninformed about financial options and emotional connection with before strategies and to hide resulting financial sharing financial feelings with loved errors. Plus, we seldom know what our ones. loved ones think about money, and misunderstandings fester when we don’t communicate. Studies have also shown that keeping secrets, whether financial or not, can result in stress, anxiety and even depression.

Yet, despite plenty of good reasons to open up, people find that money is a difficult topic to discuss because it often comes with an emotional attachment. Take financial planning.

Yes, the technical details can be complex but it also requires people to think about aging and their own mortality and the risk of financial loss or a family’s financial stability when poor investment choices are made.

As with other hard-to-discuss topics, it’s often easier to stay quiet than to admit that you’re deep in debt or have another money-related problem. But studies show that talking about money can reduce feelings of financial stress and help you make better money decisions**.

Of course, talking is easier said than

A great way to start your “money” conversation is by talking to your professional advisor who can provide the financial knowledge and planning that will reduce stress and emotion and make it easier to communicate your financial goals, dreams and concerns with others. *http://www.reuters.com/article/ us-money-conversationidUSBREA2Q1UN20140327 **https://www.psychologytoday.com/ blog/in-therapy/201606/talking-aboutmoney This column, written and published

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Tayside Community Options will host activities including a scavenger hunt, parachute games, water games and even Popsicle stick harmonicas.

Workshops will include a PuppetsUp Humanettes program from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday and Valdy will host a kids’ show on Saturday. There'll also be face painting, stilt walkers and children’s shows in the Studio Theatre at 11 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Pancake breakfast All are welcome at the Pancake Breakfast on Sunday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Cost: $6 a person, $20 a family and kids under six eat free.

The breakfast will be hosted by

Law & Orders Restaurant with Temple’s maple syrup.

The King of Swingers will hit the stage for live entertainment, and there will also be children’s activities/crafts so Mom and Dad can enjoy their pancakes.

Then patrons can head to the Studio Theatre for the 11 a.m. Andrew McQueen & the Campfire Crew Show (it’s free!)

Discover Perth by boat or bike Looking to explore the historic town of Perth or Tay River?

Join the canoe excursions and bike tours, each happening on Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

The canoe tours leave from the Legacy Bridge behind the main

stage while the bike tours will depart from the bike corral near the Crystal Palace.

Individuals taking part must sign a waiver and unless using their own bike must leave a credit card number on file for the bike tour.

Tickets are $10 each and available at the festival information tent.

Also, a free, supervised parking area for bikes is located in the Perth Basin behind Coutt’s Coffee with access from both Gore and Drummond streets. This area is managed by Heritage Bikes & Submitted photo Rentals.

Plan your visit to Stewart Park Red Moon Road will make an appearance during The Stewart Park Festival Festival -- visit stewartparkfesti- taking place June 14 to 16. Members include: Daniel Jordan, Sheena Rattai val.com and Daniel Peloquin-Hopfner.

Municipal Connection MPAC: AboutMyPropertyTM Now you can see for yourself how and why your property was assessed the way it was and compare your assessment with other properties in your neighbourhood. With AboutMyPropertyTM you can access the same type of information used by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, or MPAC, to establish the values on which your property taxes are based.

All you need to get started is your most recent Property Assessment Notice. Your notice has a Roll Number and a personalized Access key you can use to register at www.aboutmyproperty.ca.

If you need help, MPAC’s customer service representatives will be happy to guide you through the registration process. Call 1-866-296-MPAC (6722).

AboutMyPropertyTM is a secure, online self-service website that’s easy to use and free of charge.

Your property. Our assessment. Know more about it!

2017 CIP FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES: The Town of Perth is pleased to offer another round of funding incentives for 2017 made possible by the Town’s Community Improvement Plan (CIP). The intake deadline for applications is the last Friday of every month at 4:00pm until funds run out.

Applications are welcomed and encouraged for the Building Code Compliance and Energy Retrofit Loan Program, as well as the Façade and Signage Improvement Grant Program, and Tax Increment Rebate Program. These programs stimulate new development and support re-investment in property improvements in the designated CIP area of town, under the Community Improvement Plan, which allows the municipality to provide these funding incentives.

The Building Code Compliance and Energy Retrofit Program provides an opportunity for property owners in the CIP area to obtain an interest-free loan from the Town equal to 50% of the average construction cost to a maximum of $20,000 per unit for works related to Ontario Building Code upgrades or for works related to energy efficiency improvements as well as improvements made under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. The Façade and Signage Improvement Program offers property owners with a one-third capital grant (to a maximum of $5,000) to undertake façade improvements such as a new sign, fresh paint, repointing stone or brick work, landscape features, and physical improvements that will improve accessibility for clients and customers.

The Tax Increment Rebate Program provides a rebate to eligible applicants whose municipal property tax has increased as a result of development or redevelopment for a period of 5 years.

How To Apply? Applications and guides are available for download at http://www.perth.ca/en/do-business/Grants-and-Funding-Opportunities.aspx, or you can contact Casey Whiticar at the Town of Perth at 613-267-3311 ext. 2240 or by email at ecdev@perth.ca.

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Municipal Connection DAILY RATES

Lane/ Public Swim

Contributing

NonContributing

Family Adult (18-64)

$15.30 $$4.60 4.60

$21.40 $$6.45 6.45

Senior (65+)

$$3.70 3.70

$$5.35 5.35

Student (13-17) Child (1-12) Special Needs

$$3.60 3.60 $$2.70 2.70 $$3.55 3.55

$$5.10 5.10 $$4.10 4.10 $$5.10 5.10

Shower

$2.90

$3.75

Sauna

$4.10

$5.75

Other

MEMBERSHIP RATES Family

Adult

Senior

Special Needs

3 mo.

Contributing $153.16 $107.12 $102.11

$93.17

6 mo.

$265.15

$132.60

$172.40 $277.45

$141.80

1 yr.

$459.00

3 mo.

Non-contributing $212.80 $148.00 $159.80

$153.42

6 mo.

$352.10

$234.15

$203.30

$193.80

1 yr

$582.68

$370.44

$258.60

$244.81

Student (13-17)

Child

3 mo mo.

$77.86

Contributing $100.85

66 mo mo.

1 yr

$109.15

$140.15

3 mo.

6 mo.

1 yr

$196.85

$196.87

Registered Student*

$153.00 $194.83 Non-contributing $118.67 $157.89 $157.21 $201.10 $208.26 $256.13

$99.00 n/a n/a $139.00 n/a n/a

AQUAFIT RATES Contributing Aquafit

Each $7.40

Monthly Unlimited

Buy 10 get 1 free $74.00 $98.95

Summer Programming Schedule 2017 3 Sunset Boulevard, Perth, On K7H 0A1 Tel: 613-267-5302 Fax: 613-267-3916 Our facility includes: • a 25 metre swimming pool with deep and shallow ends, diving board, slide, and assorted water toys • a seating area on the deck for parents and friends to watch lessons or other activities • a sauna on deck • a large recreation room for various activities • full changing rooms with showers and lockers (please bring your own lock) • fully qualified lifeguards on duty at all times • access to changing areas, the pool and recreation room for patrons with limited mobility MONDAY

Each

Buy 10 get 1 free

$8.15

$81.50

$124.45

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

STINGRAYS

STINGRAYS

6:00am-7:00am

Until 7:15am

Until 7:15am

7:00am-8:00am

LANE SWIM

8:00am-9:00am

AQUAFIT 8:05am-8:50am

LANE SWIM

LANE SWIM

Pool Maintenance

AQUAFIT 8:05am-8:50am

FRIDAY

SATURDAY STINGRAYS STINGRAYS

LANE SWIM

LANE SWIM

STINGRAYS

Pool Maintenance

AQUAFIT 8:05am-8:50am

STINGRAYS

9:00am-9:30am

Day Camp Lessons

Day Camp Lessons

Day Camp Lessons

Day Camp Lessons

Day Camp Lessons

PUBLIC LESSONS

9:30am-10:00am

Summer Public Lessons

Summer Public Lessons

Summer Public Lessons

Summer Public Lessons

Summer Public Lessons

PUBLIC LESSONS

10:00am-10:30am

Summer Public Lessons

Summer Public Lessons

Summer Public Lessons

Summer Public Lessons

Summer Public Lessons

PUBLIC LESSONS

10:30am-11:00am

Summer Public Lessons

Summer Public Lessons

Summer Public Lessons

Summer Public Lessons

Summer Public Lessons

PUBLIC LESSONS

AQUAFIT 11:10-11:55am

AQUAFIT Deep Water 11:10-11:55am/ PARENT & TOT DROP IN

AQUAFIT 11:10-11:55am

WATER WALKING 11:10-11:55am

AQUAFIT 11:10-11:55am

PUBLIC LESSONS

11:00am-12:00pm 11:00am-12:00pm 12:00pm-1:00pm

LANE SWIM

LANE SWIM

LANE SWIM

LANE SWIM

LANE SWIM

LANE SWIM

1:00pm-2:00pm

Public Swim

Public Swim

Public Swim

Public Swim

Public Swim

FREE PUBLIC SWIM

2:00pm-3:00pm

Public Swim

Public Swim

Public Swim

Public Swim

Public Swim

Sponsored by Perth Firefighters Association

3:00pm-4:00pm

LANE SWIM

LANE SWIM

LANE SWIM

LANE SWIM 3:00-4:30pm

LANE SWIM

FAMILY SWIM

4:00pm-5:00pm

STINGRAYS

Training

STINGRAYS

STINGRAYS

CLOSED

5:00pm-6:00pm

Non-contributing

TUESDAY

5:30am-6:00am

Pool Programming 4:30-5:30pm

Pool Programming

6:00pm-7:00pm

PUBLIC SWIM

PUBLIC SWIM

PUBLIC LESSONS

PUBLIC SWIM 5:30-7:00pm

7:00pm-8:00pm

AQUAFIT 7:10-7:55pm

LANE SWIM

AQUAFIT 7:10-7:55pm

LANE SWIM

8:00pm-9:00pm

CLOSED

CLOSED

CLOSED

CLOSED

CLOSED

CLOSED

CLOSED

CLOSED

CLOSED

Summer 2017 Schedule - July 4 - September 2, 2017

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Connected to Your Community - P3 - Thursday, July 13, 2017

Municipal Connection THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF PERTH

NOTICE OF PASSING CONCERNING A PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW UPDATE AMENDMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 34 OF THE PLANNING ACT, R.S.O. 1990. C.P.13 TAKE NOTICE that, in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Perth passed Zoning By-Law No. 3358-91 on Tuesday, June 27th, 2017, at Council Chambers, Town Hall, 80 Gore Street East, Perth Ontario, said by-law being a comprehensive Zoning update.

PLEASE NOTE that there have been two public open houses held by the Town on Wednesday March 15th, 2017 and March 22nd, 2017 to present the changes intended by the proposed amendment and a formal public meeting on May 15, 2017.

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

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

THE KEY MAP Zoning By-Law 3358 affects all lands within the municipal boundaries of the Town of Perth, and therefore a key map has not been provided.

ANY PERSON interested may, not later than July 27, 2017 file with the Clerk of the Corporation of the Town of Perth, notice of appeal to the approval of the said By-Law, or part thereof, together with the details of all or that portion of the By-Law to which there is an appeal and detailed reasons thereof.

Only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a zoning by-law to the Ontario Municipal Board. A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf.

No person or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless, before the by-law was passed, the person or public body made an oral submission at a public meeting or written submission to the Council ADDITIONAL INFORMATION including a draft consolidation of the Zoning By-law and updated Schedule ‘A’ is available on Town’s website. The Paper version of the document is over 200 pages and will be available for examination at the Town Hall during regular business hours. For more information about this matter, including information about preserving your appeal rights, contact the Town’s Planning Office at 613-267-3311 ex. 2252 or the Director of Development at the email address below.

Dated at the Town of Perth this 7th day of July, 2017.

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

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

Town of Perth Landfill Expansion Environmental Screening Notice of Completion The Town of Perth has undertaken an Environmental Screening Process to address the Town’s future solid waste disposal needs. The Environmental Screening Process has been carried out under Ontario Regulation 101/07 of the Environmental Assessment Act (EA Act). This approach allows the addition of up to 100,000 m3 of waste disposal volume at the current landfill, representing approximately 10 years of additional capacity. The Study Area that was identified for the Environmental Screening Process is illustrated below. This notice provides information stating the completion of the Environmental Screening Process and the beginning of the 60 day review period.

Environmental Screening Process The Study Team has prepared an Environmental Screening Report (ESR), which documents all steps of the Environmental Screening Process. The Study Team has undertaken several studies to better understand the existing conditions of the Study Area. The Study Team has developed a conceptual design of the expanded landfill, completed an environmental effects assessment and identified impact management and mitigation measures. Based on the environmental studies and effects assessment, no significant net effects are anticipated when the site is expanded.

A copy of the ESR and supporting technical reports, documenting the Environmental Screening Process will be available for review by July 13, 2017 for a 60 day review period.

A hard copy of the ESR report and supporting technical reports will be available in the following locations: Perth Town Hall 80 Gore Street East, Perth, ON K7H 1H9 (613) 267- 3311

Perth Public Library 30 Herriott Street, Perth, ON K7H IT2 (613) 267 1224

The ESR and supporting technical reports will also be made available online at http://www.perth.ca/ under “News and Public Notices”.

The Environmental Screening Process is expected to be complete in mid September 2017.

Comments Invited Members of the public, agencies, Indigenous groups and other interested persons who have outstanding environmental concerns are encouraged to actively participate in the 60 Day Review Period by submitting their comments and questions with the Town of Perth. If concerns arise regarding this project which cannot be resolved through discussion with the Town, concerned persons may make a written request to the Director of the Environmental Assessment and Approvals Branch (MOECC) to elevate the project to an individual Environmental Assessment. Comments must be submitted to the Director by September 11, 2017. A copy of the request shall also be sent to the Town.

Director, Environmental Approvals Branch Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change 135 St. Clair Avenue West, 1st Floor Toronto, ON M4V 1P5 If you would like information concerning this project, to provide comments, or to be added to the project mailing list, please contact either of the following Project Team members: Mr. Grant Machan Director of Environmental Services Town of Perth 80 Gore Street East Perth, Ontario K7H 1H9 Tel: 613-267-3311 x2233 Email: gmachan@perth.ca

Mr. Lyle Parsons, B.E.S. Project Manager R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited 15 Townline Orangeville, Ontario L9W 3R4 Tel: (800) 265-9662 x3044 Email: lyle.parsons@rjburnside.com

All personal information included in a submission such as name, address, telephone number and property location is collected, maintained and disclosed by the MOECC for the purpose of transparency and consultation. The information is collected under the authority of the Environmental Assessment Act or is collected and maintained for the purpose of creating a record that is available to the general public as described in s.37 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Personal information you submit will become part of the public record that is available to the general public unless you request that your personal information remain confidential. For more information, please contact the MOECC’s Freedom of Information and Privacy Coordinator at 416-327-1434.

This Notice first issued on July 13, 2017.

Connected to Your Community - P4 - Thursday, July 13, 2017

Tour de Conlon: Walkabout seeks solutions to garage placement dilemma

BY Desmond Devoy

desmond.devoy@metroland.com

They came, they saw, they walked, they pointed.

And a new idea for the proposed public works garage at Conlon Farm may be percolating.

Town staffers, councillors Jim Graff, Ed McPherson, and Riq Turner, Rick Wilson, past president Perth and District Little League, recreation advisory panel chair Frank McLean, and Harry Hale from the Friends of Conlon Farm, were present for the walkabout on Wednesday, June 21, to “try

to come up with a realistic approach,” said McLean, standing under the roof shielding himself and fellow walkers from an afternoon shower at the Conlon Farm chalet.

“This is not rocket science,” McLean added. Out of six proposed locations, “surely we can find one that pleases most people."

“For me, it comes down to two locations,” said community services director Shannon Baillon. The existing garage is about 28 by 28 square feet, which barely fits the tractor, but she said she hopes the new garage will be “elongated by

12 feet.” When the tractor is placed in the existing garage, “we can’t put anything else in.

It just fits,” she said, placing emphasis on the word ‘just.’

With a building that large, “we are confident that we could fit everything that we need (in) … We’d have to build a bigger building, either way.”

One of the complications of the placement of a new garage is the town’s electric golf cart, which Baillon would like to see kept “under cover” at night when it is not being used because of vandalism concerns.

It also needs ready access to electricity because “it’s awk-

Cyclist dies after collision with vehicle on Highway 7 Christopher Smith died tragically on June 28 when he was struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle on Highway 7 near Perth.

Officers from the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) assisted by OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigators (TTCI) were called to the scene at 6:40 a.m. to investigate.

Smith leaves behind his wife, Judy (Warrington) Smith.

He was the 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.

All the Dowdall and Smith families, his many friends and his special friend and companion, his Jack Russell terrier,

Dawson, will sadly miss Chris.

All the Raymond Shanks’ team will especially miss him, as he was known for his hard work, dependability and friendly nature.

Funeral services were entrusted to Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth on July 4.

In memory of Chris please consider a donation to the Lanark Animal Welfare Society (LAWS) or the Ottawa Heart Institute.

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ward. It (the cart) has no gauge on it and we don’t know when it will give out,” running out of power.

When asked by Hale about the possibility of an extension on the existing garage, Baillon replied that “Is it a cheaper choice? Absolutely. (But) that would not be my choice. It’s a trade-off. I truly believe in one building.”

Walking over to Conlon Drive’s soccer barn, Baillon pointed out that, some nights “this place is just crawling with kids and parents … That’s why we didn’t choose it as a No. 1 option.” The final stop was on the other side of the Field of Dreams, near the pathway connecting Conlon Farm with St. John Catholic High School.

walking mates brought Perth town council up to speed during the council meeting of June 27.

However, Turner cautioned, “It certainly is not a done deal that they prefer that site.”

Coun. Jim Boldt asserted, “I think there is a lot of life left in the building,” the current garage, noting that it would cost about $5,000 just to tear the existing garage down. When he heard that amount, “I nearly fell on the floor.” He said he was concerned that town hall was “basing the decision based on our hearts and not our heads.”

For more on this story, visit InsideOttawaValley.com Perth Courier

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“We had looked at this,” said Baillon. “It’s very dark back here. The distance to the power is almost identical” to the distance from a power source at the old garage.

“It’s better than over there, for sure,” said Wilson, pointing back to the Legion field’s parking lot, before adding, “I would definitely want to see a quote” on how much building a garage on the new spot would cost.

But he added that “nobody walks back here,” and there was a track from the parking lot to the Legion field too. Wilson did observe a downside however: “Here, you’re definitely doing to get hit with baseballs. It’ll start to show its age in time.”

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NATION

From page P1

Even within the soon-to-be-declared Dominion, there was dissent, heldover “republican” sentiments from the 1837 rebellions.

An even more present issue for the family was “those damn Indians,” as Charles called them, who railed about their “petition after petition…about what they call their lands.”

However, a young lady, named Bridget O’Leary, played by Keegan Carr, will soon enter their lives, upending all of their genteel lives. She was “stubborn, like her father,” said Charles, since father O’Leary was a Mackenzie King supporter in the rebellion.

Bridget and Ephraim grew up together and befriended a young Algonquin boy named John Stevens. But now the three are all grown up – and adulthood always brings complications in relationships.

Bridget and Ephraim meet up again in front of Shaw’s men’s wear store at the intersection of Gore Street East and Foster Street, after many years apart. They get caught up on each other’s lives – she’s back from school in Toronto, and now has a farm on Scotch Line Road. She has “a few chickens,” and “I’m learning to tap the maples.” She has help too – from John Stevens, who lives on the farm with his wife.

“Is she an Indian too?” asks Ephraim.

“Yes. What of it?” replied Bridget.

Soon, Isabella and Charles have Ephraim and Bridget over for dinner, as it is well known by now that Ephraim has feelings for Bridget.

Charles, however, calls Bridget’s living arrangements “rather unorthodox,” but tries to shrug it off. But Bridget has something to say about her Algonquin friend.

“They were turned out of their lands by white settlers,” said Bridget.

“They were devastated. They received nothing,” as there was no treaty with the Algonquins.

Charles tries to steer the conversation back to commerce, that a rising tide will lift all ships.

“The railway will help all prosper, including the Indians,” Charles said, of the proposed national railway that will link the Atlantic with the Pacific.

But Bridget will not let it go.

“You can’t see the suffering,” of the natives, she says. “I offered to let John share the deed with me.”

It is suggested that the subject be changed, but this irritates Bridget further.

By now, John Stevens and his wife have welcomed a baby into the home, whom Bridget is looking after. Spying the babe in her arms, Ephraim notices a traditional medicine pouch around its neck.

“What on earth is this? Witchcraft?” he says with disdain of what he sees as a “pagan” tradition.

Bridget explains what the pouch means to the native people, and then tells him that John has left to find work – and that the baby’s mother has

died.

“There are other Indians in the area. Can’t they take care of her?”

Ephraim asks.

“They are struggling too,” replies Bridget.

“What will people say?” asks Ephraim.

Meanwhile, there is continued drama with the Mathesons, as Isabella’s father has had a stroke. He was on the verge of being made a senator in the new Canadian parliament. But it was not to be.

Isabella tells Bridget she will talk to Ephraim. Bridget cannot have chil-

dren of her own, and because Isabella essentially raised Ephraim as her own son, and saw how “rewarding” it was, and she gives her blessing to Ephraim and Bridget coming together.

“Tomorrow is July 1, a new beginning for us all,” says Isabella “And tomorrow you will go to your Bridget and make things right with her again.”

But it’s seldom that easy. On July 1, 1867, Ephraim again sees Bridget in her kitchen, as the baby sleeps in her crib nearby. He, at first, suggests that Kingston Orphan’s Home for the baby – which Bridget calls “a terrible idea...I promised him when he left that

we would try our very best to raise her as an Algonquin,” said Bridget. However, Ephraim is having trouble wrapping his head around this concept.

“What are you talking about? We’re white!”

“I don’t know, but we have to try,” she replied. They agree to give it a try.

Just as they decide to begin their unorthodox journey together as a couple in a new, multiracial unit, the church bells began to ring — a good omen in many ways.

“There it is,” says Ephraim. “Confederation. We are a nation now.”

She takes up the baby and begins

recounting an Algonquin legend to her, as the church bells chime out, welcoming in our new home and native land.

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OPINION

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Missing the street action?

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ometimes I think I have an appalling lack of curiosity.

I suspect this is largely due to the fact my kitchen window faces into the backyard, which prevents me from keeping an eye on the street while I do dishes or prepare meals. (“Of course,” you’re saying. “Curiosity has everything to do with the location of one’s kitchen window.”)

Anyway. The point is, I tend to be pretty oblivious to what is going on in my neighbourhood. Maybe that’s a good thing, depending on your point of view, but apparently it leaves me with very few stories to tell.

Something I’m not very good at, at least when it comes to knowing stuff about things that I might not actually need to know about, is speculating. At least not as a hobby. Sometimes it’s important to speculate about things for work-related matters because it can lead to problem solving.

Sometimes things happen and I don’t actually question why. I might, for instance, find something irritating and think, “That’s irritating,” blink a couple of times and move on.

This appalling lack of curiosity extends to my neighbourhood, too. If, for instance, I happen to be looking out a different window and see a neighbour getting into a car and driving away, I am not likely to contemplate where they might be going and what they might be doing. Unless it’s the middle of the night and they squealed the tires.

Which hasn’t actually happened.

This could be why the Great Canadian Novel has not yet spilled forth from my brain. Perhaps this appalling lack of curiosity has left me with a dearth of stories. Or maybe I’ve just been too busy. (I shall do my best to speculate upon this.)

One thing I have learned as a citizen of this planet is that there’s not really much point in assuming and speculating. People are people and they do things for various reasons. You never really know where a person is coming from until you know the whole story.

It doesn’t really stop us from trying to figure it out though, does it, especially if we’re not really in a position to ask questions.

This seems especially true when uniforms show up in a neighbourhood.

My parent’s kitchen window faces the street and my mom totally keeps an eye on things, especially if cops show up. Similarly, a friend (with a street-facing kitchen window) called

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me one time when it seemed the police were keeping vigil day and night at a neighbour’s house. We joked about her neighbourhood going to the dogs. “I wouldn’t worry unless the white vans show up,” I said. And then they did.

Oh dear.

Being an in-town director on the board of the Friends of Murphys Point Park has made my house a bit of a depot over the years. There’s often mail hanging on my doorknob or supplies between the doors. People in uniform frequently drop by to pick up items or get signatures or drop off stuff.

That in itself might be interesting for the neighbours, but probably it’s more entertaining when cops show up. Usually that’s also for signatures.

Either that or they are picking me up or dropping me off for a work-related meeting. Generally, there are no lights and sirens, which is probably a good thing for me, although less interesting for onlookers. I feel I should probably make up a more exciting story for them. Probably something that involves jail.

You just never know who will show up at the door. The other night there was a parade of people dropping off silent auction items followed by a director needing, you guessed it, a signature.

The next day a friend dropped off a huge bag of campfire wood, which I subsequently dragged, corpse-like, through the backyard. It was heavy.

And the bag was sticky … but it wasn’t blood.

OK. NOW I’m starting to see the beginnings of a Great Canadian Novel. Or maybe a short story. Or perhaps a column …

I still think the prize for “exciting things in neighbourhoods” should go to my dad who, as a conservation officer in the 1970s, brought three caged orphan bear cubs home one evening.

He was transporting them to a facility the next day, and we had a lineup in our driveway to see them.

Man. I am probably missing all kinds of things by not doing dishes facing the street. Possibly even bears.

Oh well …

Celebrating 25 years

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Ivory Quintet plays at the Perth Farmers’ Market in celebration of the market’s 25th year Saturday, July 8.

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Throwing down some friendly smack

here’s nothing like friendly competition to keep you honest … and humble.

Take this upcoming media challenge for instance.

While at a recent open house for the Smiths Falls Lawn Bowling Club, I was asked if I could get a team from the Record News to compete against other local media in a fun game for bragging rights.

Sure, I said. Then I never thought anymore about it, until one of the ladies from the club dropped off a tournament schedule at the paper last week.

“How many teams do you have for the media challenge,” she asked me, all serious-like.

I was a little red-faced.

“Um … how many does Lake 88 have?” I blurted.

“Three!” she said.

Oh great. So I have to come up with some lame excuse as to why I can’t even get three other people, much less three teams, to join me from one of the largest employers in town. But then … I hadn’t asked yet.

“Put us in for four!” I boldly stated, praying I wouldn’t get stuck by lightning for lying though my teeth.

“Four it is! This is going to be fun,” she said, all fired up.

Lawn bowling. How can one get fired up over that, I thought, as she

LAURIE WEIR Weir View left the building.

I turned to my colleagues in the front office.

“Well girls, I have to come up with four teams to lawn bowl July 13 – who’s in?”

Right away, Cheryl was on board.

She was fired up!

I sent out a company-wide email to entice my coworkers to join me in some free fun by trying something outside their comfort zone (at least for many of us).

Cheryl took it a step further by getting the company to pitch in and get us matching T-shirts – can you imagine – and some prizes to give away.

The sign-up sheet outside the newsroom has a plethora of names from across the gamut: from advertising, to the mailroom, and from the newsroom to IT, and even into the production zone, and many departments in between. Yes! My Metroland Media team fully supports this cause.

I’m so impressed. Many are fired up over lawn bowling. Who would have thought?

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FAIR SMACK Speaking of a smack down, I’ve been surfing local fair websites for some home-craft competition.

Who am I kidding? I burn water.

My thing has been photography. Last year, I entered the Lombardy Fair with a few images, and that was a fun time. There were lots of great entries, not only in photography, but also in flower arranging, preserving and quilting/knitting/crocheting.

That fair is coming up at the end of the month, so now is the time to start working on those entries if you haven’t already.

Mom helped me last weekend sort out some photos for Lansdowne Fair – which I used to take part in when I lived in Gananoque. It’s been a while since I saw their entry form and there are more than two dozen different categories for photos.

This fair takes place July 21 to 23.

Impressive and exciting, to say the least. I’m fired up about that. Ha! See COLUMN page P10

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smack, that’s for sure. Last count, there were 25 of us on the list.

I can’t imagine what this team could do if we had an entire month to plan it out. But that’s the way of the media – always working best under deadline.

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Connected to Your Community - P8 - Thursday, July 13, 2017

Are you a Stewart Park Festival goer or avoider?

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Earlier this week I was chatting with my physiotherapist’s front office administrator about the Stewart Park Festival. She said that she commits the full weekend to the festival and parks herself in the same spot every year, packs a lunch, soaks in the music, and ensures she buys a pair of earrings from her favourite vendor (Cerro Designs). While she’s a Stewart Park Festival goer at heart, I’ve also chatted with some locals about how they avoid the downtown area because it’s such a busy weekend. As my husband and I have been working with the SPF crew this past year, we were clueless on just how much they offer to the festival goer – even beyond the music. For instance – we had no idea they had a licensed patio at the Crystal Palace with live music. I know, right?!

Whether you’re a dedicated SPF goer or haven’t been in a few years, make sure you trek into town and check out

the acts and the associated festival activities. Full schedule at stewartparkfestival.com.

Get your summer reading book If you’re planning out your summer holiday and need a good summer book to pack in your beach bag, then you’re going to want to head to the Gigantic Summer Book Sale hosted by the Friends of the Perth Library on Saturday, July 22, at the Crystal Palace at Market Square. Also, you can sort through those books to give as a donation. You just have to ensure that all books are in fair condition (no textbooks) and that any DVDs or audiobooks are in working order. Books may be brought to the loibrary until about July 20.

Camping Survival 101 (Help) Next weekend, our little family is heading to the Silver Lake Provincial Park to go camping for two nights with two other families. While I’m excited for the days spent by the beach, campfires and solid memories being made, I’m admittedly hesitant about how in the name of sangria we’ll get

a two-year-old and four-year-old to sleep in a tent. So, I’m reaching out to you, dear readers. If you’ve got the camping experience, share your ideas on how to get your kids to stay in the tent, go right to bed, sleep through the night and more. Right … solid memories being made! If you’ve got some tips and tricks, I’m all ears.

Classic Theatre play gets good reviews I received a personal review from my sister after she attended Classic Theatre Festival’s play, Same Time Next Year last weekend. She said it was a great storyline and she and her husband enjoyed it! While you may want to keep the kiddos at home, she said the plot itself was wonderful.

This is their last weekend running this play before they launch Candida from July 21 to Aug. 13. You can check out their schedule at www.classictheatre. ca.

Have a Private I idea for me? I’d love to hear from you! (remember: I need those camping survival tips!). Send me a note at cathy@catscovecommunications.com.

Le t ter to the Editor

Reader says ‘YES, YES, YES!’ to traffic circles DEAR EDITOR:

As a frequent traveller to, and shopper in Perth, I am a strong supporter of the proposal to install traffic circles on Highway 7 (Dufferin Street) in Perth. I have driven through traffic circles in Canada, the United States and on the other side of the road in England.

If safety is your priority then you should support traffic circles. Statistics show us that they are the safest way to transit an intersection.

All traffic travels in the same direction and thus it is impossible to be involved in a dangerous head on or T-bone collision. Traffic circles elimi-

nate this danger.

If the environment is your issue, you should support traffic circles rather than sit idling at a red light when there is often no traffic on the cross street.

If shortening your travel time is a priority, then entering a traffic circle, at a reduced rate of speed, will get you safely on your way faster than sitting through a red light. This is frequently accomplished without the need to yield to traffic already in the circle. It is proposed that there will be no left turns on this road. I know that this will be safer.

See LETTER page P10

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2017 ELECTIONS FOR ALGONQUIN NEGOTIATION REPRESENTATIVES

There are no council or committee meetings in July.

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FINAL RESULTS OF ELECTION PROCESS

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There are sixteen Algonquin Negotiation Representatives (ANRs) representing ten Algonquin Communities who are responsible for negotiating a Treaty between the Algonquins of Ontario and the Governments of Canada and Ontario.

Elections were held to elect one Algonquin Negotiation Representative for each of the nine Algonquin Communities listed below. This election process is distinct from the general election for Chief and Council of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation held in late March 2017 in accordance with their Custom Election Code. As with the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, each of the ANRs for the nine Algonquin Communities will serve a three-year term.

THE FINAL RESULTS OF THE 2017 ALGONQUIN NEGOTIATION REPRESENTATIVE (ANR) ELECTION PROCESS ARE AS FOLLOWS: ACCLAMATIONS

ELECTION RESULTS

The following Candidates have been acclaimed as ANRs in their Communities:

The following Candidates have been elected as ANRs in their Communities:

COMMUNITY

ACCLAIMED

COMMUNITY

ELECTED

ANTOINE

JOANISSE, Davie

KIJICHO MANITO MADAOUSKARINI (BANCROFT)

HUNTER, Stephen

BONNECHERE

ZOHR, Richard

GREATER GOLDEN LAKE

MIELKE, Connie

MATTAWA/NORTH BAY

BASTIEN, Clifford Jr.

SHABOT OBAADJIWAN (SHARBOT LAKE)

DAVIS, Doreen

OTTAWA

CLOUTHIER, Lynn

WHITNEY AND AREA

CRAFTCHICK, Robert

SNIMIKOBI

MALCOLM, Randy

NOTICE of INTENTION TO STOP UP, CLOSE aND DISPOSE OF MUNICIPaL PrOPErTy A written request has been made to theTownship of Lanark Highlands to stop up, close and sell a portion of unopened road allowance.

The portion of unopened road allowance is located between Concession 4, Part Lot 1 and Concession 3, Lot 1, with a frontage of approximately 20m (66 feet) on Iron Mine Road and a depth of approximately 167m (548 feet).

The Council of the Corporation of theTownship of Lanark Highlands will hold a PUBLIC MEETING on Wednesday the 26th day of July, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at the Municipal Complex, 75 George Street Lanark ON, for the purpose of considering the request to stop up and close. At that time, Council will hear in person or by his/her counsel, solicitor or agent, any person who claims his/her land will be prejudicially affected and who applies to be heard.

Anyone wishing to be heard regarding these matters should contact the undersigned or provide written comments before July 25th, 2017.

Additional information is available for public inspection by appointment at the Township of Lanark Highland’s Municipal Office during regular business hours, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

A copy of the written notice of application may be obtained by contacting Amanda Noel, Planning Administrator/Deputy Clerk 75 George St. Lanark ON, K0G 1K0 T: 613-259-2398 ext. 231 E: planningdc@lanarkhighlands.ca

MORE DETAILS ON THE RESULTS OF THE ELECTIONS CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.TANAKIWIN.COM/2017ANRELECTIONS The counting of ballots and certification of results for these four elections have been conducted in accordance with the ANR Election Process 2017 on Friday, July 7, 2017 at the Algonquins of Ontario Consultation Office located at 31 Riverside Drive, Suite 101, Pembroke, ON.

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United Church Women celebrate 55th anniversary in British Columbia As you read this, I will be at UBC, the University of British Columbia, meeting with hundreds of other United Church Women (UCW) from across Canada gathering for a week of celebrations to mark the 55th anniversary of this wonderful church organization.

I have frequently commented, with apologies to author Robert Fulgham, that, “All I ever needed to know, I learned in UCW.” When I was a young wife and mother, in the 1980s in Oshawa, the United Church Women of that local Presbyterial organized a yearly church retreat limited to women under age 40. The event included music, worship, a fascinating speaker and the opportunity for one evening to broaden your horizons beyond career and family responsibilities. It was also in the 1980s (1985 to be specific) that I was given the opportunity to travel

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to South Korea for five weeks as the youngest of 10 United Church Women from across Canada to meet with our church partner organization, the Presbyterian Church in the Republic of Korea (PROK) to mark 100 years of Protestant Christianity in that

LETTER

From page P9

I suspect it will also be faster to proceed one block to the next traffic circle, turn back and make a safe right hand entry to

country.

In the UCW I learned through worship and bible study to deepen my faith and to ask how I could make a difference in the world. I became involved in social justice issues, globally, and at home in Canada. I learned leadership and administrative skills and was given the opportunity to share my gifts with others. I learned about hospitality and inclusion and radical welcome.

The UCW purpose is to unite women of the congregation for the total mission of the church and to provide a medium through which they may

your shopping destination.

All of Europe and much of the world has used traffic circles since the invention of cars and have proven for over 100 years that this is a safe way to

express their devotion to Jesus Christ through Christian witness, study, fellowship and service.

The UCW’s mission is to love God; foster Christian commitment, faithfulness, and spirituality; and promote respect and love for all God’s creation.

Too often, these groups of senior women in our churches are only noted for their provision of funeral lunches, anniversary teas, and fund raising efforts.

It is worth remembering though their illustrious history of longstanding friendships, devotion to local church and community projects and

documentation at this web benefits.htm transit an intersection. https://www.wsdot.

Rodney Stead, Let’s proceed ASAP with the link.

Lanark introduction of this safe and ef- wa.gov/Safety/roundabouts/ ficient proposal for Highway 7 in Perth.

Please find my supporting

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

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From page P9

Then there is Delta Fair – my personal favourite. I’ve been taking part in this one for many years. There is a lot to see in terms of home baking and crafts, farm produce and kids’ entries from local schools.

Perth should be fun. I haven’t tried this one yet. But that’s a way away yet.

Next is Merrickville. This one is stricter about entries.

There is a “professional” category, which really bugs me. Apparently, if you have ever gotten paid for photography, then you’re considered a professional. Professional photographers are accredited by the Professional Photographers of Canada (PPOC), which surely isn’t me, nor is it anyone who would take the time to enter photos in a country fair. (That I’ve ever seen, anyway, and I’ve seen a lot of work by photographers who are not accredited, but should be – and many who think they are, but are far from it.)

It takes time, effort, and money, and a pro coach/sponsor to become accredited. And if you’re on the hunt for a professional for a wedding or family photo shoot, be sure and run their name through the PPOC and you will find out for sure if they’re charging pro fees for a reason.

So I won’t enter photos at the Merrickville fair, because I would be considered a professional with this “hobby” of mine. Besides, the categories are not all that great, and there are only a few of them, compared to these other fairs I’ve mentioned.

At least in the amateur category in Merrickville has more variety. Why differentiate at all? I’m sure the amateur photos are way better than those coming from the so-called pros. Keep it real, Merrickville. Sure there may be a photographer who’s made money on their images – we should all be so lucky – but that shouldn’t be grounds for discrimination. Pro photographers would bypass fairs in a heartbeat if they were out to make buck.

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Inaugural Run for Refugees raises funds to rescue three African brothers

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desmond.devoy@metroland.com

Three brothers ran away from persecution — now a Perth church wants you to run for them.

A local church, which has history of helping refugees, will be hosting a “Run for Refugees,” this Saturday, July 15, starting at 9 a.m. at the Mill Street bridge, beside Stewart Park and the old swimming hole. There will be a 5 km race and a 3 km walk, as well as a free children’s 1 km and 100-metre marathon. The kids runs will likely start around 10 a.m. The run is being organized by the Northgate Ministry, which meets at Farrell Hall in Perth on Sunday mornings.

The run falls right in between June’s annual Kilt Run and August’s historic Glen Tay Block Race, making for one busy summer for Perth’s running community.

The three brothers fled Chad,

in central Africa, because their father had been attacked for being a Christian pastor. They are now in a refugee camp in Ghana.

“We have a house here in Perth that we set up for them,” said Josh Brawdy, assistant pastor at the church, and member of the race’s organizing committee, during a telephone interview Friday, July 7. “(This is our) third direct affiliation working with refugees.”

The church first became involved with refugees in 2015 when they helped a young man escape from persecution in Sudan. He had fled to Jordan and met up with Christian missionaries there, who began the process of getting him here to Canada. He arrived in 2016.

Also resident at the ‘Refugee House,’ is a Kurdish man from Iraq who had to flee his homeland because he converted to Christianity.

“His father wanted to kill him,” said Brawdy.

Brawdy admitted that when one mentions refugees these days, the image that springs to mind is that of Syrians fleeing their civil war. Indeed, they too are refugees, but even before the war began, there were Africans and other refugees awaiting sponsorships.

The church is doing a private sponsorship of the three brothers, which means that they will pick up all of the living costs for three men for the first year once they arrive — although it may take as long as four years for their claims to be processed.

“Things were expedited in many ways (for the Syrians),” said Brawdy.

The run has, as of July 7, attracted about 100 runners, and a hoped-for fundraising goal of about $12,000. It is hoped that the money raised will “go directly to paying the fees associated with sponsoring these three young men from Chad,” Brawdy said. Online registrations will be accepted until

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Terry Stewart (above) is helping to organize the July 15 inaugural Perth Run for Refugees. He’s pictured here during the annual Perth Kilt Run in June this year.

Thursday, July 13, via northThe 5 km run costs $50 to gateministry.com/race, but run- register for an adult, $10 for ners can also register online on youth. The 3 km walk regisrace day until 8:30 a.m. tration is $20. The run will be

chip-timed, and the 5 km run will be a certified race through downtown Perth. Runners will also gain admission to the Stewart Park Festival, and there will be a free, post-race pancake breakfast for all runners. If runners are not fed-up, so to speak, by then, there will be special “homemade pie” awards afterwards.

He joked that the run route, which takes in the Crystal Palace, Royal Canadian Legion, the dirt track along the river up to Craig Street, The Stewart School, and other local landmarks, crosses seven bridges — nine times.

Former Kilt Run director Terry Stewart, a member of Brawdy’s congregation, “thinks it's one of the most beautiful 5 km he’s ever run,” said Brawdy.

(He thanked OMYA Canada for their sponsorship which covered most of the overhead costs, which means that almost all of the money raised will go to the refugee fund.)

Senators fitness coach urges kids to ‘follow your passion,’ challenge yourself

By Desmond Devoy

desmond.devoy@metroland.com

It doesn’t get more intense down in the Ottawa Senators locker room than a pregame routine of – rock, paper, scissors?

Every day he trains with the Ottawa Senators, Chris Schwarz, their Fitquest head strength and condition coach, tells players to look to the player to their left, and engage in a best-of-three rock, paper, scissors rapid round.

While there are certainly minimal physical skills at play here, there is a more important reason why Schwarz brings these school yard games into a National Hockey League clubhouse – to get everyone’s mind working.

“They want to win,” said Schwarz, during a

talk to students in the gym at Calvary Christian Academy in Franktown, Beckwith Township, on Tuesday, June 20.

“They want to be the best, guys like (Senators captain) Erik Karlsson,” who, he said, can get very “intense” playing rock, paper, scissors.

Schwarz had been invited to speak to students earlier in the year, but the date kept getting put off – mostly because the Senators kept pushing deeper and deeper into the post-season playoffs, before being eliminated by eventual Stanley Cup 2017 champions, the Pittsburgh Penguins (but not before seeing off the New York Rangers and Boston Bruins.)

Desmond Devoy/Metroland Schwarz attended Caldwell Street Public School, then Carleton Place High School Chris Schwarz, strength and conditioning coach for the Ottawa Senators, paid a visit to See COACH page P13

the Calvary Christian Academy in Franktown, on June 20.

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around the corner.

A former professional volleyball player who played in Europe and with the Dalhousie University team in Halifax, he worked for two years as the strength and conditioning coach for the New York Islanders, followed by nine years (and counting) with the Ottawa Senators.

In between his coaching work, he has also has 25 years working with elite and amateur athletes across North America, and Europe.

Just as Karlsson gets intense, frequent weight training, moving, and catching, means that he can now do a one-handed, upside-down hand stand. But he only got that way by pushing himself, with a little help from Schwarz.

“We need to make them do things they can’t,” he said. “If we keep doing the same thing, dancing by numbers, we are in trouble … You guys should learn everything.”

By way of example, he told the students about the first time he met then Senators right-winger Chris Neil, and told him that “I’m going to teach you to do a cartwheel.” He did that, in part, to open his mind.

(Just as Michael Jordan, the Chicago Bulls great from the 1990s, also loved to play baseball, Schwarz told the students that Karlsson plays soccer and former Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson plays tennis.)

Another way in which he keeps the

hockey stars on their toes is by bringing along “mini games” on the road.

He showed a video of Sens Zack Smith and Jean-Gabriel Pageau playing a game with a tiny ball and a baseball bat in a dressing room in San Jose, California, in the lead up to a game against the Sharks. They made up their own game with the equipment Schwarz had given them – but ended up hitting the camera full-on the lens anyway!

Schwarz urged the students not to listen to what he called “misconceptions.”

One of these was that one had to train at the same level as, say, Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby. This is a bogus idea, he said, because it means skipping “fundamental stages in development,” and that you have to start where you are and work up.

He gave full credit to the hockey phenom from Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, but “he’s developed himself to a point where he is (among the) elite in the world,” when it comes to hockey.

“We can’t train like him. We’re not even rounding first” while he’s striding across home plate, said Schwarz.

Healthy eating/drinking When it comes to eating, there was a palpable gasp from the students when he declared that items like hamburgers were not that healthy.

“I’m not saying never eat them,” Schwarz quickly added. “But we limit them.”

And as for sugar, well, “they hide it on you,” so you need to be vigilant.

“If we eat like our grandparents do, we will live better,” he said. “Just my personal opinion.”

Schwarz stressed that there was, indeed, such a thing as good fat, and that students should: • Have fish two to three times per week; • Add nut butters to fruits and vegetables; • Add avocado to foods; and, • And use fish or flax oil supplements most days.

Schwarz urged students to have a plan for their meals, something appropriate for their age, weight, and height. There are other ways to make eating more healthy, such as: • Adding colour to your plate; • Eating more quality calories; • Cutting back on sugar; • Getting more water; and, • And getting quality sleep.

Further to Schwarz’s point about hydration, he proposed a “hydration routine” for budding athletes to follow before game time.

He suggested drinking one bottle of water two hours before a game, followed up by a quarter to half a bottle of water 15 minutes before game time.

After that, maintain a quarter bottle every 15 to 20 minutes during the game. If the game lasts longer than an hour, a sports drink may be necessary.

And then, after the game, one bottle of water, or another hydrating drink,

will help replenish you.

But even if a student felt dehydrated, Schwarz stressed: “Don’t chug water! Your body doesn’t absorb it.

Don’t overdo it … (Also) add some real fruit to your water.”

He also extolled the virtues of Celtic Sea Salts, which he described as being “better than multivitamins. Everybody needs to run out and get some.”

As part of their training, Schwarz even takes the players into the kitchen, once even holding a cook-off between Karlsson and left-winger Bobby Ryan. He likes to push “quality carbohydrates,” because they provide the “body with energy during exercise.”

Other items found in the kitchen can help the athlete’s body in weird ways.

During the recent playoffs, Karlsson was suffering from “cramping up.”

The cure? Tabasco sauce.

While the sauce is full of colour, “if you look down at your plate and there’s not enough colour, that’s not good.”

90 per cent mental “Do you think I need to ask Erik Karlsson if he wants to play hockey

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every day?” asked Schwarz. The obvious reply was an emphatic ‘No.’ The mental aspect of sports is well documented, but often bears repeating, with defeat often framed by society as the end, as the worst-possibleoutcome. But Schwarz repeated that well-worn phrase: “You learn more from losing than you do from winning. You have to learn to lose.”

Effort and motivation are a big part of any endeavour. He pointed to gold medal Olympic sprinter Usain Bolt.

The record-breaking Jamaican “runs as fast as he can” in most races, even though he knows he is the world’s fastest man right now. “We want you to go as fast as you can.”

He left the students with words that can apply on and off the sports field or ice surface: “Follow your passion.”

He said that he works anywhere from 65 to 70 hours a week, “and I love it. It’s like being on vacation every day."

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Henderson finishes T28 at inaugural Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic Staff

Kirk had a tougher time Sunday keeping Bunhai at bay but was able to birdie her final hole for the win.

Two other Canadians made the top 30 ranks during this tournament. Alena Sharp of Hamilton finished at T20 for just over $20,000, while Kingston’s Augusta James finished at T28 (71-6969-68) to tie with Henderson.

Henderson admitted to LPGA.com that the previous week of competition took a lot out of her as she was in contention at the PGA Championship

Brooke Henderson finished T28 Sunday in the inaugural Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic in Oneida, Wisconsin.

She had rounds of 71-68-69-69 to earn US$14,782.

Katherine Kirk of Australia won the tournament by one stroke over Ashleigh Bunhai of South Africa with a 22-under par for the $300,000 prize. Kirk opened with a 68 Thursday, turned in a low 63 Friday to take a big lead, and had a 65 Saturday.

until the final birdie was sunk

by Danielle Kang of the United States, and it used up a lot of her energy. She added that she won’t be out on the links for as much practice time as she sets her sites on the US Women’s Open which opens July 13 in New Jersey.

“I think that's every golfer's dream is to be able to make those clutch shots and clutch putts when it really counts, and I take that as a compliment, and hopefully over the next few weeks when those moments arise, I can capitalize once again,” she said

on Thursday, July 6.

Henderson’s Rolex Ranking has shot up to the No. 8 spot after two great finishes - her first win at the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give, and a runnerup position at the Women’s PGA Championship just last weekend.

She’s currently fourth on the Race to CME Globe chart.

This year, Henderson has earned just over US $925,000 – fourth overall leader on the money list, while career earnings have reached more than US$2.7M since turning pro in 2015.

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I need help with my back pain but I don’t know what to do. Can you help me?

I am sorry to hear about your back pain. Pain can be incredibly debilitating and it can interfere with your life, your job and your relationships. Even more debilitating is indecisiveness.

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The Civitan Club of Perth offer a $500 bursary to a graduating student from each of Perth’s high schools to one who participates in the blood donor clinic and submits a 500 word essay. Each student had donated blood on several occasions over the past year at the bimonthly clinic held at the Civitan Club by the Canadian Blood Services. This year Samantha White (second from left) from PDCI and Dylan Kryskow (third from left) from St John Catholic High School were awarded the bursaries. The winners and their parents attended the Civitan meeting on June 27 to receive their awards and each read their essay at the meeting. The students will continue their education, Samantha at the University of Guelph and Dylan at Laurentian University in Sudbury. President Elect 2017-2018 Bill McNicol (left) and past president Bill Kelleher (right) are also pictured.

This is why chiropractic care with a focus on spinal restoration exists.

Chiropractic care looks to the spine as the source of good health. Good health requires a healthy spine. If you have a problem with your spine you may have When I hear that you are struggling with pain, but worse yet, spinal misalignment pain and you “don’t know what to do”, always results in a loss of function.

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Ambassador Hotel & Conference Centre, Kingston The Great Waterway is a regional tourism organization (RTO 9) that was established in 2010 to promote and invest in tourism along Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River, from Prince Edward County in the West, up the Rideau Canal to the North and to the Quebec border in the East. The Great Waterway region includes unique towns, villages and the cities of Quinte West, Belleville, Kingston, Gananoque, Brockville, and Cornwall.

Deadline for registration to attend the AGM is September 1, 2017.

The Great Waterway will fill 7 seats on its Board of Directors at its Annual General Meeting. Applications to run for election for the Board of Directors are to be received by 4 pm on August 11, 2017. Seats on the Board of Directors are available in the following destinations: • Bay of Quinte • Brockville

• Gananoque • Kingston

• Leeds & Grenville • At Large (2)

We hope you can join us for a great afternoon of speakers and networking!

To register for The Great Waterway’s Annual General Meeting visit http://tourismtalk.ca/invited-great-waterway-agm/ To apply for a seat on the Board of Directors visit http://tourismtalk.ca/resources/board-directors-application/

For any other inquiries call The Great Waterway office at 613.344.2095 ext 102.

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