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“Where will you be this Saturday?” joked Mississippi Mills Coun. Jane Torrance at the Lanark County Association of Police Services Boards (PSB) meeting in the Tay Valley Township council

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The Hinton Auto Group’s 11th annual Build a Mountain of Food campaign reached a successful conclusion on Saturday, Dec. 22 with stops in Athens and Delta.

But the fun’s not over yet. There are still some outstanding campaigns running through the end of the year.

But after six weeks on the road in communities across Lanark Leeds and Grenville, servicing 11 food banks, the final tally for this particular part of the campaign has hit just under 200,000 pounds of food collected, and more than $100,000 in cash donations.

“What can I say?” asks Hugh Colton, organizer of this monumental food drive.

“It’s been amazing. All I can only say thank you!”

Colton was once again, impressed with his smaller community pit stops on his road tour over the past month and a half.

“Athens … as soon as we got there, things started happening … they stuffed a van right full!”

In Athens, 2,785 pounds of food were collected and cash donations totalled $5,684.27 as it supports the Athens Food Bank.

“In Delta, we had $3,702.42 in cash and had a collection from Rideau District High School,” he said.

Delta’s stop also collected some 1,260 pounds of food.

Both cash and food donations will benefit the Delta Food Bank.

Throughout the weekend, the Lanark County Paramedics were filling ambulances with food items for the four local food banks.

They were set up at Your Independent Grocers in Perth, Almonte, Carleton Place and Smiths Falls.

On Monday, Colton said he and Scott Fleming, owner of Rideau Home Hardware Building Centre in Smiths Falls, filled the cube van and delivered some 5,000 pounds of food and $4,610.35 cash donations – which was split evenly between food banks in Smiths Falls, Perth, Carleton Place and Lanark Village.

This week has been busy for Colton as he’s wrapping up with other community partners who have been collecting for the Build a Mountain campaign.

“We had a good amount come in from five Smiths Falls banks this week,” he said. “This is a first time partnership with them.”

CIBC collected 1,136 pounds of food and raised $1,500 in cash; TD Canada Trust came in with $2,236 in cash donations and another 45 pounds of food; BMO had 120 pounds of food collected; RBC raised $3,108 in cash and collected 145 pounds of food, and Scotia Bank added another 85 pounds to the total.

Colton is visiting retirement homes this week, including Carolina Suites in Perth, and Chartwell’s Van Horne and Willowdale retirement residences

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Lanark County Paramedics were on-call at Patrice’s Your Independent Grocer on Sunday, Dec. 17 to collect money and non-perishable food items for the annual Build a Mountain of Food Campaign. Pictured Evelyn Harford/Metroland here, front row, Chris Robillard. Back row from left to right, Sean Karas, Beth Neil of the Lanark County Paramedic Service was outside Andress’ Vicki Weichenthal, Eric Ray, Pam Vivian, and Paul da Silva.

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Alzheimer’s society encouraging you to tie one on in the new year

BY LAURIE WEIR

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The Alzheimer Society of Lanark Leeds Grenville is encouraging you to tie one on in the new year.

A new awareness campaign “Tie One On for Alzheimer’s” was created at the Lanark Leeds Grenville office.

Bobbi-Jo White, fund development co-ordinator, said she’s happy the Alzheimer’s offices in Cornwall, Brockville and Kingston will pick up the initiative.

“January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and we are going to be selling these ties with the forget-me-not flowers,” she said. “That flower is our logo, and we’re selling the ties to help reduce the stigma attached to Alzheimer’s disease.”

By purchasing a Forget-Me-Not Tie you are helping reduce stigma, bring awareness to this disease and showing your support for those diagnosed, she added.

White’s original idea was to ask Don Cherry to wear the tie on Hockey Night in Canada.

“Everyone is looking at what he’s wearing so who better to showcase the ties! While we were waiting for a response my co-worker Geralynne suggested we sell the ties locally to raise awareness, so that’s how this whole idea got started.”

Now, she said, they have three oth-

Andress Independent Grocer Smiths Falls participants in the Tie One On for the Alzheimer’s Society include: from left to right Ed Muldoon, Louise Nobel (Alzheimer’s Society executive director), Brian Conlon and Dan Hedderson.

Matthew Barnabe, owner of Barnabe’s Your Independent Grocer in Perth, sports hia tie in support of dementia awareness.

Dave Mitchell of Computer Plus Perth has his tie on. He is selling the ties from his store in support of the Alzheimer’s society.

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Don Cherry did respond and is unfortunately unable to wear the tie on television, she said, “but on Jan. 23 the Vancouver Canucks will be wearing the ties into their home game against the LA Kings.”

White said she had the good fortune to meet Ben Hutton, #27 of the Vancouver Canucks this past summer.

He is a strong advocate for the local society and for Alzheimer’s disease in general.

this event and asked if he would wear one into a game and if he would ask the rest of the team to wear them as well and he agreed,” White said. “I am very excited about this initiative and my hope is that the ties will start a conversation about Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia. We want people to talk about it. We want them to get help in the early stages so that they can take advantage of our services and learn communication and coping strategies, and take advantage of

our education sessions so they can live well with dementia. I’m also hopeful that the Ottawa Senators will also agree to wear the ties into one of their home games.”

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He and his family have started the Ben Hutton Celebrity Golf Shootout with proceeds benefitting local Alzheimer’s society. This will be an annual event with the 2018 date to be determined.

“It was a huge success in 2017 raising $15,000,” White said.

In August, Riverside GM in Brockville held a meet and greet with Hutton which was also a fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Society.

“I spoke to Ben about the ties at

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For many, this means losing time at a point when care and support can make a tremendous difference in quality of life for both the person with dementia and their family.

But if you have been experiencing the symptoms, talking to your doctor could keep your life from unravelling.

Getting a timely diagnosis can mean access to information, resources and support through the Alzheimer Society that can help people with dementia to focus on their abilities and stay independent in their homes and communities for longer. It can also mean access to medications that, while not effective for everyone, have the greatest impact when they are taken early.

It’s an opportunity to plan ahead and to explain the changes happening in their life to family and friends.

Almost three-quarters of Canadians know someone with dementia and, as our population ages, more Canadians will continue to develop the disease. While the news can be devastating, early diagnosis brings relief to families, gives control over the situation and adds more years of living active and fulfilling lives.

These Forget-Me-Not ties are available from the Alzheimer’s Society. It’s part of a new awareness campaign by the local office to help spread awareness.

research so that one day we will find a cure,” White said.

Ties can be purchased at the Alzheimer Society office in Perth. 115 Christie Lake Rd. Entrance is to the far left of the main entrance at Lanark Lodge and at Computer Plus 7 Gore St. W in Perth and at Andress Independent on Jan. 8 from 1 to 4 p.m.

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The year of the rubber New Year’s turkey highlighted second year together Everyone goes through a learning curve in their lives and we are certainly no exception. So as we reach the end of another calendar year and prepare for the arrival of 2018 my mind wanders to New Year’s past.

One Jan. 1 holiday that stands out is what Kathleen and I still refer to as “the day of the rubber turkey.”

It was the early 1970s. Kathy and I had just marked our second Christmas as a married couple. We were living in St. Thomas, Ontario where I was a reporter-photographer at the daily St. Thomas TimesJournal newspaper.

We had enjoyed Christmas at the home of Kathy’s parents in Chatham, Ontario where I was also able to visit my maternal grandmother and other relatives in the city.

Chatham, which is also my late mother’s hometown, is just a 90 minute drive southwest from St. Thomas.

During the run-up to that particular holiday season we had attended the Times-Journal (T-J) Christmas party at a local service club hall.

During the party the newspaper publisher and the managing editor handed out vouchers to all of the staff. The vouchers were for turkeys and they could be redeemed at a particular St. Thomas supermarket.

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At the T-J in those days we had two “teams” on the editorial staff meaning we worked on alternate Saturdays and holiday weekends.

One person was also on call (in rotation) so that news activities and sports assignments were covered every day, year-round.

This particular year, because I was off at Christmas, I was working New Year’s. So we decided to cook the very large turkey on Jan. 1 when we were both off work. We had already enjoyed a scrumptious turkey dinner at Kathy’s parents on Christmas Day. This was the first turkey dinner Kathy had attempted herself. She had plenty of background from watching her mother prepare holiday meals over the years. Doing it all yourself is an entirely different matter though.

We were living in a small – try tiny – apartment on the second floor of a stately old home which had once been a private residence. It had been subdivided to form four apartments. Ours was arguably the nicest of the four. Originally we had lived in another unit in the same building but moved into this place when it became available.

To say the least our kitchen was “compact.” The stove was old and not in good condition. Once Kathy

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had the massive bird prepared to cook, it barely fit in the oven which is never a good thing.

Having spent New Year’s Eve out with friends we slept in (you can do that when you are young and have no children) which meant the meal preparation began late. I believe the turkey went into the oven about 1 p.m. and we planned to eat at 6 o’clock. That might have worked if we had a smaller bird and the oven was efficient.

Dinner guest The on-call reporter that New Year’s was T-J sports editor Gary Prowse. When they needed a hand in the sports department I was often seconded to that duty so we had become fast friends.

Gary was single at the time and any free meals were gratefully accepted. Although something tells me he doesn’t recall this particular experience with fondness.

Gary arrived about 4 o’clock, fresh from taking photos at a city-

sponsored New Year’s levee. It was his only assignment on Jan. 1.

We settled in and had a couple of drinks while we waited for dinner which was a work in progress.

But progress was slow. Three hours after firing up the oven and starting the cooking Kathy was barely able to get a sharp knife to penetrate the top of the turkey. “Oh, oh,” I thought.

Still, it was Jan. 1 and the traditional American college football bowl games were running back-toback-to-back on television. So while the two sports fans watched the action the cook busied herself with preparing potatoes and other side dishes.

At 5 o’clock another check of the turkey revealed limited success. It was slowly cooking, but very slowly.

We decided that a “late supper” was in order. What else could we do?

There were some very good smells filling our tiny apartment and two hours later it was decision time. After all you can only boil spuds and heat vegetables for so long. Besides, we were starving. Gary was a big lad who liked big food!

Carving the turkey proved a major challenge. You’ve heard of the “rubber chicken circuit.” Well, this was a rubber turkey. It was just too big and our oven was too old and it didn’t generate enough heat. I think

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if we had started cooking the bird 12 hours earlier it would still not have been done.

Some of the outer meat was edible, but not particularly tasty. Rubber poultry isn’t that appetizing.

Fortunately we were able to make a meal of potatoes, stuffing, gravy (there was lots of turkey juice in the bottom of the pan) and other side dishes. The chewy main course failed to defeat us! And a good dessert also went down rather nicely.

Lessons were learned of course!

Rubber turkey has never again featured at the Maguire dinner table.

In fact after more than 45 years of marriage my Kathy’s Christmas dinners are the stuff(ing) of legend. Delicious!

Yes, I definitely know what side my bread is buttered on too!!

However we still laugh about our rubber turkey, our small apartment with the terrible amenities and the many hurdles we had to clear in the early days of our marriage.

I also have to say that 1970s turkey wasn’t the last rubber poultry we experienced. There was also a “memorable” chicken dinner we attended, along with about 400 others, many years ago. I think most of the chickens were still clucking when they were served. Yet another amazing experience on the path of life. “Happy New Year” everyone!

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Changing times for newspapers

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he media landscape is changing.

Those changes aren’t just limited to print media or newspapers but, of course, it is local newspapers across Ontario where we have seen significant transformation recently.

If you grew up reading a newspaper, where it was received daily, or once or twice a week, chances are good that you still read a newspaper in print. If you once lived or still live in a smaller community you probably read the local newspaper, in print or online, to keep up to date on happenings in that community. The reality today, however, is that there are many more sources of information for local, national and international news so that fewer people rely on a local newspaper.

With the introduction of each new medium, there was a rebalancing of the media mix used by advertisers though overall during the last century, the total amount of money spent on all media for

advertising has grown. As audiences have shifted their attention to the Internet, the advertising dollars have followed. If you live in Perth, Carleton Place, Kemptville, Smiths Falls, Renfrew, Arnprior or any place in between, you and your community have been well served by your newspaper since as far back as 1834 (The Perth Courier). These papers have strong traditions, strong readership and provide a means for merchants in those communities to reach their customer base through a trusted, local partner. These newspapers are written by reporters who live here; have sales representatives who know the local merchants, and are printed at our facility in Smiths Falls.

We are proud to provide a voice for the communities that we serve and we intend to keep doing so. Please join us weekly in print or daily online at insideottawavalley.com. We’ll be here and we hope you’ll continue to join us.

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merson reasoned it out this way: if you didn’t expect much for Christmas, you wouldn’t be disappointed. But, my sister Audrey, much older and wiser than both of us, said we put too much emphasis on gifts and missed all the joys of getting ready for that special day, not looking at all the happiness around us.

I was much too young to have an opinion one way or the other, and to really understand what they meant. All I knew was that Santa would come regardless, and that’s all that mattered to me. Until that year when Audrey sat me down and gave me something to think about other than what would be under the tree on Christmas

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morning.

We were sitting on the old creton couch in the kitchen.

Mother had gone to Briscoe’s General Store to get brown sugar and molasses for her special Christmas cookies. Apple pies and sticky buns had been made early that morning, and were cooling down on the bake table to be wrapped and moved to the summer kitchen to freeze. I could smell apples and cinnamon. And then Audrey pointed to the big Christmas tree that filled one whole corner of the kitchen. All the family had gone back in the bush on the sleigh to pick it out, coming home to a supper of baked beans and ham cooking in the oven, our wet clothes draped on chairs around the Findlay

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to be swept into the stove, my heart warmed from the memory of it all.

And then Audrey, still with her arm around my shoulder, reminded me of the school concert, and how that year I

Oval to dry out.

And she reminded me of the fun we had after supper, decorating the tree with the few balls, tinsel saved year after year and the homemade paper links, and how we laughed when Emerson almost fell off the chair putting the angel on top of the tree. I looked over at the tree and tried not to notice the piles of needles that had already fallen off after a week in the hot kitchen, now waiting

finally was allowed to play an angel — after years of being a sheep — and how I got a whole bag of hard Christmas candy from Santa. And I remembered the joy of that magical evening at the Northcote School.

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I was delighted to see Theresa Peluso’s letter in a recent edition of your paper (‘Resident applauds efforts of community newspapers,’ Dec. 14, 2017), and agree entirely with her comments. Local newspapers are vital to our community, in my view, and a key pillar in our democratic system.

I can only imagine the pressures that are borne by local newspaper staff in their efforts to produce accurate and relevant information, and I join Ms. Peluso in applauding your efforts. I look forward to receiving your newspaper each week, and learn things each time that

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Left, Margo Loughren decided to let someone else do her Christmas baking this year, sampling and stocking up at the bake table set up in the lobby of the Smiths Falls Memorial Community Centre on Sunday, Dec. 10, as part of several festive activities taking place at the centre that day.

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From page 8

I open its pages.

In fact, I enjoy reading about my immediate area, but also benefit from reading about events in neighbouring communities. With this information, I am able to see some differences among residents in the various areas of your coverage but, more important, I am also able to see things that can (and do) unite us.

For those without easy access to Internet resources, the local paper is, indeed, a valuable source of information.

Years ago, I read someone refer to newspapers as “democracy’s oxygen,” and I still think that this is one of the best ways to define them.

They are not perfect, to be sure, but they are a vital part of our democratic system. I urge readers of this paper to encourage others to pick up the habit of thoroughly reading their local newspaper – they will be amazed at what they can learn.

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playing the fiddle and Mother her mouth organ, and all of us singing Christmas carols — their big family with enough children to make up a whole choir. But, I remembered, too, bundled up in the sleigh cutting across the 20-acre field on a crystal clear night with the stars so bright it looked like daylight, the snow-packed field, a blanket of diamonds and the beautiful sounds coming from the bells around the horses’ necks.

Sheer joy filled my whole body remembering the magic of the night.

As my sister talked about all the joys of the Christmas season, she never once mentioned the gifts we would find under the tree. And then, she began reminding me of the wonderful dinner we would have when we came home from church on Christmas morning. The turkey would be cooked, the pies would be warming on the very back of the stove, the table would be set and we would be using the white linen tablecloth Mother had brought from New York, and which we brought out only for very special occasions like Christmas. “Think of that table full of all the

foods we love ... and remember there will be lots of people who won’t have a Christmas dinner ... there will be no money for food for them,” Audrey said, looking right at me, and I knew she was telling me there were many things to be thankful for, besides presents under the tree.

I hoped she wouldn’t go into Mother’s lecture about being grateful for every morsel we put in our mouths and reminding us of the starving Armenians ... I had no idea who they were, and I still thought they probably lived in Arnprior.

I fell asleep on Audrey’s shoulder, waking only when Mother came back from Briscoe’s General Store.

May I take this opportunity to wish all my faithful readers a wonderful Christmas, and may you all share it with loved ones around you, remembering the true meaning of this special time.

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Fairness, climate change require deaths like Chris Smith’s be prevented

BY ISH THEILHEIMER

Asking why Chris Smith was cycling on Highway 7 near Perth, Ontario last June 28 is like looking the wrong way through a telescope.

Smith, 49, was an ordinary guy on an ordinary bike riding to work when he was struck by a rental van, the driver of which was later charged with careless driving.

By biking to work, Smith was doing a lot of good for our community, our province, and our world. First of all, he was exercising his legal right to ride on all Ontario roads, except for freeways and a few other exceptions. Like a tractor, a farm wagon or any other slow-moving vehicle, he had a right to be there, and drivers had a legal obligation to slow down behind him until it was safe to pass.

By biking to work, Smith was saving the province and his municipality money. Fewer cars mean roads last longer.

And more people on bikes instead of cars means a healthier population, with lower rates of heart disease, diabetes and other ailments that require expensive treatment, paid for with taxes.

He was also saving a lot of money personally. Car travel and parking are really expensive for low- and middleincome people and a burden for everyone. It’s a lot cheaper to travel by bike than by car.

Smith added no pollutants to the air

and made no contribution to climate change. He set a positive example for his community, inspiring lots of others to ride.

His death could put a real chill on that, and with some reason. Survey after survey shows that people like to ride and that more of them would if they felt safe doing it. Simply having the law on one one’s side isn’t enough. Cyclists need infrastructure – lanes, routes, signage, signals – to be safe. When the infrastructure is there – and riders don’t have to fear for their lives – ordinary people get out of cars and onto bikes for their shopping and commuting. Pollution goes down, traffic deaths go down, and downtown businesses benefit.

People want to ride, and people also want to do what they can to solve climate change. They don’t because the infrastructure is just not there to make them safe.

Ontario recently announced a $50 million fund for cycling infrastructure under its Climate Change Action Plan.

It is a good thing the provincial government is beginning to recognize the need, but this amount is a drop in the bucket in terms of protecting the lives of people like Chris Smith or reversing the fearsome evidence of climate change we see in the news every day.

Hurricanes, droughts and other catastrophic weather events are telling us big changes are needed in how we live and work. We need a lot more Chris

Smiths.

And we need kids whose parents feel safe sending them off to school by bike, rather than driving them.

Many towns and cities have very limited public transit. Without bike infrastructure, car use, and global warming, will only grow.

There’s a question of fairness, as well. It isn’t fair that people on $300 bikes who are actually making a difference in terms of fighting catastrophic hurricanes and wildfires should risk their lives because roads are designed for people in $50,000 vehicles that contribute to those threats.

What is needed is a commitment to hard-shoulder all provincial highways, with some sort of priorities for which get treated first. Municipalities and counties should make the same kind of commitment. Hard shoulders not only save cyclists lives, they reduce motor vehicle and pedestrian accidents. Several studies and Ontario counties have found that they pay for themselves in the long run in reduced maintenance.

Lower-cost measures can also help protect people like Smith. Public education aimed at both drivers and cyclists, will make our roads safer. Signage alerting drivers to the presence of cy-

clists will help.

There is a “critical mass” element to encouraging cycling. Once enough people are riding, drivers become more aware and more people are encouraged to get out of their cars and onto bikes.

For the public to really reap the possible rewards, provincial, county and municipal governments need to make the investments that have been proven to save lives and money.

Ish Theilheimer lives in Golden Lake, Ont. and is co-chair of the Ottawa Valley Cycling and Active Transportation Alliance

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If we, as a society, have decided

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Unfortunately, many consumers – regardless of income level- are really only interested in the lowest price, or the best deal. They may, in principle, believe the cashier ringing their groceries through deserves to make more money, but very few consumers would choose to pay for that with significant-

ly higher food costs. What they are concerned about is ‘price matching’.

Please don’t blame businesses for how little some jobs are paid – it is the consumer who chooses price over quality and service who has decided the worth of those positions. Let us take full responsibility for wanting a more ‘fair’ society and accept the inevitable inflation.

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Settle in for a musical train ride at the Station Theatre in Smiths Falls when a cappella ensemble, Cadence, takes over Friday, Dec. 22. They have been performing for audiences since 1998.

A cappella ensemble Cadence takes over Station Theatre December 22 With Christmas only days away, snow on the ground, music in the air, and maybe some shopping and baking still to be done, why not take a moment for yourself.

Head to Station Theatre and settle in for a musical train ride with Cadence — four men, four microphones, no instruments. This a cappella ensemble has been wowing audiences since 1998. The melodies are both familiar and fresh — a classic song by Joni Mitchell or Louis Prima, an old bebop standard or cheeky arrangement of a 1980s hit. These are like something you’ve never heard before with all the richness of a full band, but performed using just four voices. The members of Cadence bring an energy to every song they sing.

The band is made up of David Lane (baritone and bass), Ross Lynde (tenor), Lucas Marchand (tenor), and Kurt Sampson (bass and vocal per-

cussion). They each bring years of training and performance experience to create a rich musical event appropriate for all ages.

On-stage antics and audience participation are par for the course. So, too, is their musical genius. What these guys can do with their voices needs to be heard to be believed.

Cadence performs Friday, Dec. 22 at 8 p.m. at Station Theatre. Tickets are $30 and available at Special Greetings, 8 Russell St., E. (cash only), smithsfallstheatre.com (PayPal/Visa/ MasterCard), by phone at 613-283-0300 (Visa/ MasterCard), at the door, if available, a halfhour before performance (cash only). Find the theatre at 53 Victoria Ave., Smiths Falls. Regular hours for Station Theatre are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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LAWS raises $4,000 for the animals during online auction The Lanark Animal Welfare Society’s (LAWS) 12 Days of Christmas online auction was the most successful one yet!

Once the numbers were tallied, LAWS netted just under $4,000!

Thanks to Brenda Campbell who organized the donations, ran the Facebook page, took photos, and recruited the sorting and delivery elves. Thank you to all of the item donors, the bidders including those with winning bids, and all of the volunteers who helped out.

A reminder that the Shelter will be closed on Christmas, Boxing, and New Years Days.

The staff and volunteers would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas.

Thank you to those who have adopted furry family members and we hope you have a wonderful Holiday Season with them.

This week’s featured pets Jordan and Jenny two sevenmonth-old , bouncy, active, snuggly, playful sisters. Two perfect young cats who arrived in September. They’ve made many feline friends at LAWS and don’t need to be adopted together. Meanwhile they fill the hours looking cute and playing happily together and with other cats in their room while they wait for their forever home to come along.

JORDAN tion. Meanwhile she’s almost seven months old and should not live a shelter life. This petite pretty girl can BAKER JENNY still be shy at times but we feel she’s ready to be adopted. Lately she’s been looking out the window a lot as she must have figured out that’s where people come from when they adopt …

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Whaylen is an absolutely adorable Harlequin male kitten. He’s just four months old and full of fun energy.

Pick him up and he’ll hug you and kiss you and purrs loudly. He badly wants to find his forever home. Whaylen has made many cat-friends at LAWS he gets along with everybody. He’s very handsome and is growing like a weed.

Please meet him at LAWS. WHAYLEN Two-year-old Lily arrived at LAWS Baker is a lovely female tabby who and fearful of the unknown she took in June with three very small kittens. arrived as a tiny kitten in July. Scared some time to adjust to love and atten- She was a good mom and seemed sad

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She was quiet and withdrawn for a while but she has come around nicely, is now very active and friendly, getting along well with the other cats who share her room. She loves attention but is not yet completely comfortable being held for long. She is slender and dainty, white with pretty grey and buff patches, and has beautiful golden eyes.

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Perth's Classic Theatre Festival Save-a-Seat Program continues to grow

Since the Classic Theatre Festival opened its doors in Perth in 2010, staging award-winning productions of hits from the golden age of Broadway and the London Stage, over 2,000 people have enjoyed shows courtesy of the Save-a-Seat program, which provides free tickets to low-income and socially marginalized community members who would otherwise never be able to attend.

“It’s a program that we're particularly proud of, because live theatre with some of Canada’s top professional performers should be accessible to everyone regardless of income,” says Classic Theatre Festival artistic producer Laurel Smith. “Save-a-Seat recipients can come to the theatre in dignity because their tickets look just like everyone else's, so they never feel any social stigma.”

The popular program is supported by individual charitable donations, often provided by audience members, as well as the sale of used books in the festival’s lobby and a 50-50 raffle.

Tickets are made available through partnerships with a variety of social service agencies across Lanark County and other parts of eastern Ontario.

“Often when people purchase tickets, they buy an extra one for Save-aSeat, or they add Save-a-Seat to their list of year-end charitable donations since we can provide a tax receipt,” says Smith.

The festival’s Save-a-Seat program is fully in sync with the findings of a Community Foundations of Canada study from last April that found the arts remain an important cohesive force in communities, promoting social inclusion and a sense of belonging while enhancing the quality of life.

“We’ve seen individuals get so excited at the theatre, often a first-time

experience for them, that they contact us to volunteer, which is one way of helping people reconnect to the community,” Smith says. “Some of them receive job skills and training, and others have received employment with the festival as well.”

As Smith reflects back on the 2017 season — which received a record five nominations for artistic excellence at the Capital Critics Circle Awards — she points to numerous studies that highlight the socially beneficial outcomes of arts in the community. When the Perth & District Foundation released its landmark Lanark County Vital Signs 2017 report, it took special note of the region’s creative economy, pointing out that arts, entertainment and recreation make up six per cent of the labour force and the fastest growing segment of the employment sector, growing by 41 per cent since 2012.

“We are a major employer for young people during the summer, often providing a first-time job and an excellent reference on a resume,” says Smith, who also points to a provincial economic analysis of the Classic Theatre Festival that found theatre-related tourism pumped over $1 million into the Perth economy last summer.

“What we are seeing is that partnering with the festival is a great way to increase traffic in your business, from restaurants and accommodations to downtown shopping,” Smith says, adding that in 2018, a number of new special packages will allow tourists (who make up 81 per cent of festival audiences) as well as local residents even more opportunities to enjoy discounted entertainment experiences.

The festival’s parent company, Burning Passions Theatre, is also planning its 4th season of a youth theatre training program called Listen

Up!, which allows at-risk teenagers an opportunity to come together in a safe place, discuss issues of importance in their lives, and create and tour a play based on those topics.

Last year’s show, The Invisible Boy, focused on youth homelessness, while the previous season’s Jessie’s Song explored the impacts of teen suicide on a community.

The 2018 production, planned in

advance of the #MeToo phenomenon, will be a helpful complement to that social movement, focusing on sexual harassment and violence against women and children.

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TOWN OF SMITHS FALLS MAYOR COUNCILLOR

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Returning Officer-Kerry Costello Town of Smiths Falls 77 Beckwith Street North, P.O. Box 695 Smiths Falls, Ontario K7A 4T6 (613-283-4124) • www.smithsfalls.ca

TOWNSHIP OF MONTAGUE REEVE DEPUTY REEVE COUNCILLOR

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Returning Officer – Cathy Ryder Township of Drummond/North Elmsley 310 Port Elmsley Road, Perth ON K7H 3C7 (613-267-6500) • www.dnetownship.ca

TOWNSHIP OF BECKWITH REEVE DEPUTY REEVE COUNCILLOR

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Returning Officer-Lauren Walton Town of Perth, 80 Gore Street E. Perth, Ontario K7H 1H9 (613-267-3311) • www.perth.ca

Returning Officer-Jasmin Ralph Township of Montague, 6547 Roger Stevens Drive, P.O. Box 755 Smiths Falls, Ontario K7A 4W6 (613-283-7478) • www.township.montague.on.ca

TOWNSHIP OF DRUMMOND/ NORTH ELMSLEY REEVE COUNCILLOR Drummond Ward North Elmsley Ward

TOWN OF PERTH MAYOR DEPUTY MAYOR COUNCILLOR

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Returning Officer – Cassandra McGregor Township of Beckwith 1702 9th Line Beckwith, Carleton Place ON K7C 3P2 (613-257-1539) • www.twp.beckwith.on.ca

TOWNSHIP OF LANARK HIGHLANDS MAYOR (1) DEPUTY MAYOR (1) COUNCILLOR Ward 1 (1) Ward 2 (1) Ward 3 (1) Ward 4 (1) Ward 5 (1) Returning Officer – Allison Vereyken Township of Lanark Highlands 75 George Street, P.O. Box 340 Lanark, ON K0G 1K0 (613-259-2398) (1-800-239-4695) • www.lanarkhighlands.ca

MUNICIPALITY OF MISSISSIPPI MILLS MAYOR DEPUTY MAYOR COUNCILLOR Almonte Ward Ramsay Ward Pakenham Ward

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TOWN OF CARLETON PLACE MAYOR DEPUTY MAYOR COUNCILLOR

Returning Officer – Duncan Rogers Town of Carleton Place 175 Bridge Street, Carleton Place, ON K7C 2V8 (613-257-6211) • www.carletonplace.ca

TAY VALLEY TOWNSHIP REEVE DEPUTY REEVE COUNCILLOR Bathurst Ward Burgess Ward Sherbrooke Ward

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Returning Officer – Shawna Stone Municipality of Mississippi Mills 3131 Old Perth Road, Almonte ON K0A 1A0 (613-256-2064) (1-866-779-8666) • www.mississippimills.ca

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Returning Officer – Amanda Mabo Tay Valley Township 217 Harper Road, Perth ON K7H 3C6 (613-267-5353) (1-800-810-0161) • www.tayvalleytwp.ca

SCHOOL BOARD OFFICES FOR WHICH PERSONS MAY BE NOMINATED UPPER CANADA DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD (English Public School Electors) (Area=Lanark, Leeds/Grenville, Stormont/Dundas/Glengarry and Prescott/Russell Counties) TRUSTEE (1) TRUSTEE (1) TRUSTEE

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representing the municipalities of Beckwith, Carleton Place and Mississippi Mills

representing the municipalities of Drummond/ North Elmsley, Lanark Highlands, Tay Valley, Perth, and Montague

representing the municipalities of Rideau Lakes, Smiths Falls, Merrickville-Wolford and Westport

Returning Officer – Shawna Stone Municipality of Mississippi Mills 3131 Old Perth Road, PO Box 400, Almonte ON K0A 1A0 (613-256-2064) (1-866-779-8666) • www.mississippimills.ca

Returning Officer – Cathy Ryder – Township of Drummond/North Elmsley 310 Port Elmsley Road, Perth ON K7H 3C7 (613-267-6500) • wwww.dnetownship.ca

Returning Officer – Mary Ellen Truelove – Township of Rideau Lakes 1439 County Road 8, PO Box 500, Delta ON K0E 1G0 (613-928-2251) (1-800-928-2250) • www.twprideaulakes.on.ca

CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OF EASTERN ONTARIO (English Separate School Electors) (Area=Lanark, Leeds/Grenville, Stormont/Dundas/Glengarry and Prescott/Russell Counties) TRUSTEE

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representing all of Lanark County including the Town of Smiths Falls Returning Officer – Shawna Stone – Municipality of Mississippi Mills 3131 Old Perth Road, PO Box 400, Almonte ON K0A 1A0 (613-256-2064) (1-866-779-8666) • www.mississippimills.ca

AVIS DE MISE EN CANDIDATURE POUR LES ÉLECTIONS MUNICIPALES

Si vous voulez vous déclarer candidat(e) à un des postes de conseiller scolaire décrits ci-dessous, vous devez remplir le formulaire prescrit, disponible au bureau du secrétaire de la municipalité. Les mises en candidature doivent être déposées, soit en personne, soit par mandataire, auprès du directeur du scrutin de la municipalité correspondante durant les heures normales d’ouverture des bureaux entre le premier jour d’affaire de mai 2018 et le 26 juillet 2018, et entre 9 heures et 14 heures, le 27 juillet 2018 (jour de déclaration de candidature).

Le coût de mise en candidature de $100 (en espèces,débit, par chèque certifié ou par mandat payable à la municipalité ou par un mode de paiement électronique que précise le secrétaire) doit accompagner le formulaire signé. Pour de plus amples renseignements sur le processus à suivre pour le mise en candidature, veuillez communiquer avec le directeur du scrutin approprié.

FONCTIONS SUJETTES À ÉLECTION

LE CONSEIL DES ÉCOLES PUBLIQUE DE L’EST DE L’ONTARIO (territoire: la ville d’Ottawa; les comtés de Lanark, de Leeds et Grenville, de Stormont, Dundas et Glengarry, de Prescott et Russell, de Frontenac, de Hastings, de Prince Edward, ainsi que de Lennox et Addington) CONSEILLER(ÈRE) SCOLAIRE

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Un (1) élu pour le secteur 12 qui comprend les comtés de Lanark, de Renfrew, ainsi que la ville de Smiths Falls directeur du scrutin – Daniel Scissons Ville de Petawawa, 1111, rue Victoria, Petawawa ON K8H 2E6 (613-687-5536) • www.petawawa.ca LE CONSEIL DES ÉCOLES CATHOLIQUES DE LANGUE FRANÇAISE DU CENTRE-EST (territoire: la ville d’Ottawa; les comtés de Lanark, de Leeds et Grenville, de Frontenac, de Hastings, de Prince Edward, de Lennox et Addington, ainsi que du canton de South Algonquin dans la circonscription de Nipissing) CONSEILLER(ÈRE) SCOLAIRE (1) Un (1) élu pour le secteur 2 qui comprend les comtés de Lanark, de Leeds and Grenville, ainsi que la ville de Smiths Falls directeur du scrutin – Cahl Pominville Canton de North Grenville, 285 County Road 44, Kemptville ON K0G 1J0 (613-258-9569 Ext. 110) • www.northgrenville.ca In the event there is an insufficient number of certified candidates to fill the positions available in each municipality, nominations will be reopened by the appropriate Returning Officer, for the vacant positions only.

Additional nomination papers would then be accepted between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 1, 2018.

For further information contact the appropriate Returning Officer.

Dated this 1st day of December, 2017 This is a joint notice published by the Clerks of the municipalities in the County of Lanark. Nomination forms must be filed with the appropriate Returning Officer noted above.

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Thank You to all who supported our Christmas Campaign

We would also like to thank the following for their contribution The Lombardy Glee Club, Robin Gillespie, Jo-Anne Fletcher, Gary & Bonnie Lackey, Foundation Board Chair Eileen Crosbie and President/CEO Bev McFarlane For somehow not only at Christmas but all the long year through the Joy that you give to others is the Joy that Comes baCk to you.

John Greenleaf whittier ALLAN, Robert ARCAND, Judy and Peter

In memory of

CAMPBELL, Kimberley & David CASS, Mary CIVITAN CLUB OF SMITHS FALLS CLEGG, Doug CONNERS, Ruth M COREWYN, Lily & David COVELL, Gerald & Bonnie COYLE, Alfred CROSBIE, Eileen DALTON, Charles DESFOSSES, Mireille

In memory of In memory of

Wilfred & Edith Cole and Ernest & Agnes Arcand Sarah, Ryan, Olivia & Roy McDonell Husband; Lyle Armstrong Grandchildren Irma Baker, R.N. Doris & Sterling Bell Jim & Mildred Bell, Lloyd & Julia Cardiff, William & Cassie Bell Brother; Nick Henderson Therese Dupuis & Henri Dupuis Dad; Hal Botham & Billy Powell Grandparents; Leo & Aileen McManus, Jack Bowick & Jean & Gerry Vandusen Nieces; Ayla, Marley & Callie Griffith & Nephew; Cohen Rogers Shirley Duff Ray Cass & Delmer & Zelda Salter

In memory of In memory of In memory of

Doreen Clegg & Sandra Clegg Beatrice & Mary Barbara & Thorold McGrath

In memory of

Jean Coyle

In memory of In memory of

DINNER-LATOURELL, Joyce DIXON, Dawn & Brian & Michaela Roach DIXON, Joan DONAHUE, Katherine DONALDSON, Mr. & Mrs. Richard DOUGLAS, Tom & Maureen DUNLAY, Marilyn DURANT, Gail EASTMAN, Lois EGAN, Donna FAIRFIELD, Mary FERGUSON, Erma FLEMING, Ruth FORD, Fred GARVIN, Sylvia GAWLEY, Grant & Judy GIFF, Donald GRAVES, George & Katherine

In memory of In memory of

Wife; Doris Dalton Gerry, Joyce, Michel, Raymond, Christiane Desfossés, a little Angel, Norma Donovan, Evelyn Masterson, Leo & Mary Larocque & Judy & Brian Kerr Daughter; Joanne Smith N. Duane Dixon, Q.C.

In memory of In memory of In memory of In memory of In memory of In memory of In memory of In memory of In memory of In memory of In memory of In memory of In memory of

Husband; N. Duane Dixon, Q.C. Louanne Donahue Pepper Shawn, Gracie & Zoe Theresa Cauley & Jim Douglas Fred Dunlay Harry & Charlotte Hunter Arthur Eastman Deceased family members Donald Fairfield & Steven Fairfield Husband; Arthur Ferguson Leonard Fleming William Earnest Ford John Garvin & Nancy Polk

In memory of In memory of

GUILBAULT, Helene

In memory of In honour of

Ruby Giff Harry O. Graham, Eric K. Cavanaugh, Frederick G. Graves, Bertha GravesCavanaugh, Kenneth Hughes and Margaret E. Graham Beverly Lumsden Miller The kindness of friends

BAKER, Charles BELL, David BELL, William L.

In honour of In memory of In honour of In memory of In memory of In memory of

BLAIR, Marion BOJARSKI, Doris BOTHAM, Kathy BOWICK, Danika A.

In memory of In memory of In memory of In memory of

ARMSTRONG, Maureen

In honour of

HAIG, D. HANRAHAN, Patrick & Huguette HART, Margaret HARVEY, Alice & Francis HEALEY, Audrey HEALEY, Lois HUGHES, Wilbur & Joan IRVINE, Bruce JONES, Joan JOYNT, Ted & Janet KAVANAGH, Robert Paul KELLY, Judy & Brian

Michael Hanrahan Departed loved ones Christine Harvey Cecil Healey & Tim Healey Mary Weedmark & Nancy Beacok Lavurn & Loreen Hawley, William & Mary Hughes

In memory of In memory of In memory of In memory of

KINCH, Rachel KING, Louise

In memory of In memory of

R. Douglas Jones Joe Drummond & Amanda Looby-Kelly Donna Kavanagh John & Rita Shields, Cheryl Anne McConnell, Ross Allan & Jerome Kelly Alton Kinch Husband Roger King, Mother Dorothy Babin, and daughter Tammy Proulx My children, grandchildren, great grandchildren my sister Shirley and friends John, Lorna and Diana Margaret Jane Stewart Mr. & Mrs. C Labelle, Mr. & Mrs. H Hill Our family and Grandchildren

KNIGHT, David H. LABELLE, Bev & Ron

In memory of In memory of In honour of

In memory of

Judy-Lynn Jordan

In memory of In memory of

MARTIN, Ken & Barb

In memory of

MAZURKIEWICZ, Irv & Charmaine MCNEELY, Jennifer MERPAW, Graham MILLAR, John & Marlene MORRISON, Hugh MURPHY, Carmen O’BRIEN, Wayne OLIVER, Chris & Diane OLSON, Allan & Cynthia PASZTOR, Elizabeth

In honour of In memory of In memory of In memory of In honour of In memory of In honour of In memory of In memory of In honour of In memory of

John & Mona MacKenzie Eva & Jim Maloney & George Maidment Glen Saunders & Alfred & Verna Martin Laura Jewett & Erwin Mazurkiewicz Judy Jordan Jean Merpaw & Judy Merpaw Scott Millar Grandchildren Mother; Shirley Murphy PSFDH ICU Staff Rylie Oliver Rita Smith & Joanne Smith My husband Gyula Pasztor Jenn & Walter Hope, Maria & Imre Pasztor, Marg & Cyril Lackey, Lyle Bennett, Barb & Bob Lake, Deila MacPherson

PATTEMORE, Arnel PATTERSON, Lorraine PEPPER, Bob & Marg

In memory of In memory of In memory of In memory of In memory of In memory of

In honour of

LAWSON-MCNEELY, Jennifer LEE, Laurence & Phyllis MACKENZIE, Sandra MAIDMENT, Bob & Belle

In memory of In memory of

PETERSON, Harriette PIGEON, Brian & Susan PRESTON, Shirleen RABB, Enid REIMER, Don & Ruth ROGERS, Judy & Glenn RUEST, Pat & Lois SAMPLE, Jane & Bill SAUNDERS, Norma

In memory of In memory of In memory of In memory of

SAUNDERS, Ron SCOTT, Laurie SERVICE, Robert SEWARD, Ann & Blake SHERWIN, Paul SHIPOSH, Marilyn & Stuart SKINNER, Norm SMITH, Jason & Lise

In memory of In memory of In memory of In honour of

In honour of In memory of In memory of In memory of

Ruth Patterson & Daniel Madigan Bill & Gladys Macfarlane & Silas & Mary Pepper Husband; Lou Peterson Kezar & Pigeon Families Robert Linden Preston Jack Rabb PSFDH Med-Surg Staff Lucy Girvan, Roger & Carole Ruest Jack Beveridge & Glenola Sample Husband; Lloyd Saunders & Son; Rodger Saunders Lloyd Saunders & Rodger Saunders Sheila Patterson Faye Service Dr. Graeme Hendry

SMITH, Kyle SMITH, Travis SOUCY, Ruth ST. PIERRE, Richard & Carolyn STEWART, Sheila STILWELL, Gesina

In memory of In memory of In memory of In honour of In memory of In honour of In memory of In memory of In memory of In memory of

SUMARA, Jeff & Kim

In memory of

SWAYNE, Pauline

In memory of

THOM, Catherine THOMAS, Lorraine THORNLEY, Joan THRASHER, Sandra

In memory of In memory of In memory of In memory of

TREMBLAY, Vince WALKER, Edna WALKER-DAYE, Cheryl WATT, Amanda, William, Chantal & Cody WATTERS, Greg, Brenda & Family

In memory of In memory of In memory of In memory of

WEEKES, William & Mary

In memory of

WELCH, Marilyn & Dale WILLIAMSON, Zane WISSLER, Grant WOOD, Carole WOODS, Reg

In memory of

Parents; Nancy & Dough Hellyer Father; Hank Renkema Uncle; Fenno Renkema Alexander & Josephine Morrison and Roy & Roberta Weekes Mick & Isabelle Ellard & Bruce Welch

In memory of

Rebecca Wissler

In memory of

Rose, Ken, Debra & Margaret Woods

In memory of

Helen Armstrong Theresa Tammy Proulx & Dorothy Babin Our Grandchildren Best Friend Joe Drummond Carley, Landon & Melody Peggy Davis Shauna St. Pierre Husband; Alistair Stewart Rex & Mona Stilwell, Henry & Helen Kayser, Bill & Joan Tweedy & Ken & Mur Mills John & Doris Sumara & Hermie & Elsie Godin Claud & Wilma Vandusen, Gladys Vandusen & Heather Lowry Eva & Gordon Thom Stanley, Loretto & Lucy Thomas John W. Harrison Ebert Thrasher, Ralph & Stella Lynch, John Romain, Cecilia Plascott, Mildred Powers & Rita August Maurice & Alberta Tremblay Rick & Jack Walker Rick & Jack Walker Husband & Father; Karl Watt

Thank you for giving us so much to celebrate this year, your support and commitment truly does ensure we continue to have great healthcare so close to home.

We wish you a Happy and Healthy Holiday Season!

Eileen Crosbie, Board Chair, Irv Mazurkiewicz Treasurer, Directors: Howaida Sourer-Roberts, Sean Lawrence, Gillian Gray, Dr. Gerasimos Kambites, Brian Pigeon, Frank Healey, Shawn Pankow, Office administrator Danika Bowick and Executive Director Lise Smith.

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Holiday Fire SaFety

Participate in the 12 Days of Holiday Fire Safety and Follow the Important Safety Tips below to ensure a Safe and Happy Holiday Season!

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The Jack de Keyzer Band will perform a two-night stand at Westport’s The Cove Inn, Jan. 19 and 20, when the Blues on the Rideau concert series resumes following a break for the holidays. This marks the eighth appearance at the series for the Toronto musician, above.

Blues on the Rideau concert series resumes with Jack de Keyzer Band After another fabulous show Nov. 24 with Tas Cru & Wicked Grin, the Blues on the Rideau (BOTR) concert series at Westport’s the Cove Inn, takes a break over Christmas but returns with a roar in the new year!

The next show is a two-night stand Jan. 19 and 20 featuring the return of Toronto’s Jack de Keyzer Band. He is a two-time Juno Award winner and seven-time Maple Blues Award winner, known as Canada’s King of the Blues guitar. This will be his eighth visit to BOTR and is one of the most popular artists to have ever played the series.

De Keyzer leads one of the hardest working and most skilled blues bands in the country with David “The Groove Doctor" Morrow on keyboards, Alan Duffy on bass, Richard Thornton on sax, Gary Donaldson on drums,

and of course de Keyzer up front on lead vocals, with that scorching guitar. You’ll get some rock, funk, swing and jazz overtones with de Keyzer’s blues.

Dinner and a show for BOTR events is $65 and that includes a full-course buffet dinner, door prizes and dancing in the intimate setting of the Cove’s dining room/bar. All evenings run from 7 to 11 p.m.

All shows are also fundraisers for local charities and de Keyzer’s two performances will benefit Friends of Foley Mountain and the Kick in for Kids program at Rideau District High School.

Advance reservations are required and those interested can call the Cove at 613-273-3636, 1-888-COVEINN or email info@coveinn.com.

Submitted by BOTR

Water fresh trees daily It's time to trim that Christmas tree, and if you’re using a real tree, buy a fresh tree and keep the base of the trunk in water at all times. Keep your tree away from any ignition source such as the fireplace, heaters or candles.

Make sure you have working smoke alarms

Day 2

Check all sets of lights before decorating Before you put those lights on the tree or around the front window check the cords closely. Discard any sets that are frayed or damaged.

Day 4

With family and friends spending extra time at your home over the holidays, it’s a great time to check your smoke alarms. Replace smoke alarms if they are over 10 years old. Remember that you need working smoke alarms on every storey of your home and outside all sleeping areas. Test your alarms to make sure they will alert you and your family if a fire occurs, giving you the precious seconds you need to safely escape.

Day 5

Make sure everyone knows how to get out safely if a fire occurs

Develop and practise a home fire escape plan with all members of the household and make sure someone helps young children, older adults or anyone else that may need assistance to evacuate.

Once outside, stay outside and call 911 from a cell phone or neighbours house.

Day 7

Give space heaters space

If you are using space heaters to help take the chill off, remember to keep them at least one metre (3 feet) away from anything that can burn such as curtains, upholstery, or holiday decorations.

Day 6

Make sure you have working carbon monoxide alarms Carbon monoxide is an invisible, odourless gas that can quickly kill you.

Replace any carbon monoxide alarms over seven years old.

Installing carbon monoxide alarms in your home will alert you to the presence of this deadly gas.

Use extension cords wisely

People often use extension cords for that extra set of lights or the dancing Santa in the corner. Extension cords should be used only as a temporary connection.

Make sure cords never go under rugs as this can cause damage to the cord and cause a fire.

Day 8

When you go out, blow out!

Candles can set the perfect mood for a holiday celebration, but remember to always blow out candles before leaving the room or going to bed. Keep lit candles safely away from children and pets and anything that can burn, such as curtains, upholstery, or holiday decorations. Be candle safe!

Day 9

Keep matches and Day 10 Watch what you heat! lighters out of the The holiday season is one of sight and reach of the busiest times of the year, children which means it’s easy to get People often keep distracted from what we are matches and lighters doing. Cooking fires most handy to light holiday commonly occur when cooking candles. But matches and is left unattended. Always stay lighters can be deadly in in the kitchen when cooking; the hands of children. If you smoke, have only one lighter especially if using oil or high temperatures. If a pot catches or book of matches and keep them with you at all times. fire, carefully slide a tight-fitting lid over the pot to smother the flames and then turn off the heat.

Day 11

Encourage smokers to Day 12 smoke outside

Careless smoking is the leading cause of fatal fires. If you do allow smoking indoors use large, deep ashtrays that can’t be knocked over and make sure cigarette butts are properly extinguished.

There’s more to responsible drinking than taking a cab home With all the festive cheer this time of year, keep a close eye on anyone attempting to cook or smoke while under the influence of alcohol.

Alcohol is all too often a common factor in many fatal fires.

Smiths Falls Fire Department wishes everyone a Safe and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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Classes on how to become a better Canadian taught by Queen’s U. prof Robert Lovelace, a Queen’s University professor, taught Indigenous history classes in Perth recently.

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learning the facts.

Dr. John Coombs pointed out that Canada prides itself on welcoming refugees and immigrants, but “forgets how poorly we have treated — and continue to treat — the first peoples of this land. Our record is a disheartening tale of dishonesty, theft and repression.

These facts need to be known.”

Francine Desjardins, a Mohawk participant, said “many seeds of understanding” were planted regarding the harsh effects of co-

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Canada Summer Jobs application period opened Dec. 19 Gord Brown, member of Parliament for Leeds-Grenville — Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes, announced Dec. 13 that applications will soon be available for the Canada Summer Jobs Program for 2018.

“The application period begins Dec. 19, this year,” explains Brown. “It closes on Feb. 2, 2018.”

The program provides funding for not-for-profit organizations, public-sector employers and small businesses with 50 or fewer employees to create summer job opportunities for students aged 15 to 30.

Canada Summer Jobs applications are available at Service Canada centres and online at canada.ca/Canadasummer-jobs.

Employers will be able to complete and submit their applications online, by mail or in person. Faxed applications are not accepted.

To support employers, the Canada Summer Jobs Applicant Guide for 2018 is also available online. This guide provides instructions on filling out an application, eligibility requirements, and assessment criteria.

If employers have specific questions about applications, they can get information by contacting 1-800-935-5555.

As well, additional information on Canada Summer Jobs is available online.

“At $568,766, the budget for Canada Summer Jobs in Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes is the same as last year,” Brown notes.

Submitted by the office of MP Gord Brown

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An eight-week course recently offered in Perth was so popular “that we had to turn a lot of people away,” said Ramsey Hart, member of Lanark County Neighbours for Truth and Reconciliation. “Clearly there is a strong desire for this information.

In fact, response to the program, Understanding Canada’s Indigenous Histories, was so enthusiastic that it will be offered a second time early in the new year.

The Lanark County group, which sponsored the course, is made up of residents who, through regular events and information networks, foster better understanding and support for Indigenous rights and justice in this area and beyond.

The two-hour weekly classes were taught by Robert Lovelace, Queen’s professor in global development with a focus on Aboriginal studies.

Lovelace is a former chief of the Ardoch Algonquin First Nation and a social justice activist. He is also the recent winner of the prestigious Principal’s Award for Education and Leadership.

Lovelace said he wanted to contribute something positive for Canada’s 150th anniversary, instead of giving way to his first response of cynicism.

“This is critical stuff for people to know. So often folks are left in the dark when it comes to understanding the Aboriginal experience in Canada. Because they don’t learn much about it in school, they are left socially and politically unprepared to take part in this important national discussion.”

Lovelace added, “The greatest compliment I get from students is that they feel they are much better Canadians after taking my course.”

He offered the teachings for free, and even declined student donations when a hat was passed around during the last class. Instead, more than $1,000 in donations was turned over to next year's Ardoch Algonquin Culture Camp.

Students of the class were touched, outraged and saddened by what they learned, but deeply grateful for finally

lonialism. “My hope is that these truths will ripple throughout the community.”

She said she particularly enjoyed Lovelace’s delivery of some of the rich Algonquin (Omamìwìnini) stories, which, traditionally and today, are used to guide the emotional, physical, mental and spiritual aspects of Indigenous peoples.

Perth-area resident Andy Fisher said that two highlights stood out in particular for him. First was learning the details of “the betrayal and rapid displacement of Algonquin people by settlers right here in eastern Ontario.”

The second was hearing about how the Ardoch Algonquin First Nation is still trying to claim its place here in a way that deeply respects the land.

Understanding Canada’s Indigenous Histories, which was held in Perth at Algonquin College (a classroom was offered free of charge), covered a broad spectrum of how geography, climate, ecology and politics have influenced the cultural and physical development of Canada’s Indigenous peoples from the 1400s to present day.

For further information on Lanark County Neighbours for Truth and Reconciliation, you can follow the group’s Facebook page, or contact Ramsey Hart at rna.hart@gmail.com or Maureen Bostock at maureen-bostock@hotmail.com For more details on the Ardoch Algonquin First Nation go to www.aafna.ca Submitted by Susan Fisher

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Cornelius the donkey keeps watch over the baby Jesus in this illustration from local student Lauren Kentfield.

The miracle baby

BY LAUREN KENTFIELD

Hi, I’m Cornelius and I’m a donkey. I live in Jerusalem with my master, Joseph.

One morning, Joseph look worried. I could by the way he was talking to Mary. Eventually he came outside.

“Cornelius! Cornelius! Come here!”

I knew Joseph needed me so I trotted over to him. Joseph put a saddle on me and brought me over to Mary. He helped Mary onto my back.

He started to walk and I followed him. I made sure that Mary didn’t fall off.

We walked for miles and miles. I grew slower and slower. But I kept going. Mary and Joseph needed me.

Eventually we got to a small town called Bethlehem. By the time we got to Bethlehem, it was already dark. I was even more tired now. I could barely lift my hooves off the ground.

I don’t know why I’m carrying Mary but I like Mary, so I kept on going.

Joseph knocked on a door. He talked for a bit and then the man who lived in the house shut the door. Joseph looked worried. So did Mary. I was worried too. This happened a couple more times. Each time someone closed the door, Joseph and Mary looked even more tense.

When we got to another house, I hoped it was the last one because I was dragging my hooves now. I heard a little bit of the conversation. I didn’t know what anything meant though.

“Sorry, there’s no room here, but there’s a stable down the road and to the left. You can probably stay there.”

Then Joseph patted my neck and said, “Good boy.”

Joseph started walking. Again. I followed him and then we got to a stable. Why are we at a stable, I wondered.

“Joseph, hurry! It’s coming!” Mary wailed.

Mary was really worried so I hurried into the stable with Joseph. There were more animals in the stable. I chatted with them a bit but then, Mary was in pain! I walked over to her and brushed my cheek against hers. She was calming down a little bit, but she was still in pain. I didn’t know what to do, so I lay down beside her and I fell asleep.

When I woke up, Mary was no longer in pain. She had happy tears! She was holding a newborn baby. Mary called him Jesus. Joseph hugged Mary. Mary settled Jesus into a manger.

“Joseph, can you find a cloth or towel around the barn, please?”

Joseph nodded his head and looked around the barn. I didn’t know what he was looking for.

Joseph came back with a cloth. He wiped it on his pants to clean it. Mary wrapped the towel around Jesus and put him back into the manger.

Moments later, the Three Kings walked in.

They bowed their heads to Mary and Joseph.

They forgot to bow their heads to me, though.

They had brought gifts for the baby. One brought gold, one brought frankincense and the last one brought myrrh for Jesus.

This baby is truly a miracle and I am part of the story!

Lauren Kentfield is a grade 5 student at St. Mary’s Catholic School in Carleton Place.

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Perth Men's Shed helps Lanark Library Book Hub Project The Perth Men's Shed was pleased to present to the coordinator Erika Heesen of the Perth Union Library, 10 Book Hubs ready for installation.

The Book Hub follows the idea of the popular Little Libraries and the Renfrew County Book Trees by providing a book repository “box”, for the general public to access free books outside of the normal library locations. The motto “take a book and pass it on” is to promote both reading and recycling. The public libraries of Lanark County coordinate volunteer stewards, who each manage their individual Book Hub. Books are supplied via donations and discards from the library.

This initiative is made possible by the Community Fund for Canada’s 150th, a collaboration between the Perth and District Community Foundation, the Government of Canada, and extraordinary leaders from coast to coast to coast. This project was also made possible through the generous donation of wood supplies by Perth Home Hardware and the labour contribution by the Perth Men's Shed.

Although of the same basic construction no two of the 10 units are identical, testament to the many hands who participated in their building. The Book Hubs will be installed in various locations throughout Lanark, specific locations to be determined.

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The Perth Men’s Shed presented to the coordinator Erika Heesen of the Perth Union Library, 10 Book Hubs ready for installation. The Book Hub follows the idea of the popular Little Libraries and the Renfrew County Book Trees by providing a book repository “box”, for the general public to access free books outside of the normal library locations. Pictured are: (front) Karen Schecter, CEO, Smiths Falls Public Library; Meriah Caswell, CEO, Carleton Place Public Library; Erika Heesen, CEO, Perth Union Library; John Gemmell, Library Board Chair, Perth Union Library; Pam Harris, CEO, Mississippi Mills Public Library; back row: Mike Flynn, Peter McCracken, Gary Glover, Keith Conboy, Ramsey Hart of The Table. of The Table to meet the aforementioned goals. Projects in addition to the Book Hubs include; accessibility ramp for the Therapeutic Horse Riding Program and garden boxes at the Table. Special thanks given to Family Pastimes of Brooke Valley and Treehouse Cabinets for providing working

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“They’re trying to be creative … (by) using anything that people are not looking for, we have success” said Needham. “We have our share of commercial motor vehicles.”

Drunk driving Perth PSB member Eric Halpin said that, from his personal observations, he has been to the LCBO store on Highway 7 in Perth and seen customers come out with what he called “travellers,” single cans of alcohol.

“I see them (then) getting into their car and they’re popping the tab and having a brew when they’re driving,” he said.

“So what do you think will happen once they start selling cannabis?” asked Needham, but added that the “selection of various beers,” especially craft beers, was more likely to be “appealing” to connoisseurs who might want to try something different.

“We do get the odd one on the road (traveller cans) so it is true,” said Needham.

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PERTH POOL CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE December 24, 25, and 26 - CLOSED Wednesday, December 27 Aqua Fit - 11:10 am - 11:55 am Lane Swim - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Public Swim - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Lane Swim - 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Public Swim/Lane - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Aqua Fit - 7:10 pm - 7:55 pm Thursday, December 28 Lane Swim - 7:00 am - 8:00 am Aqua Fit - 8:05 - 8:50 am Family Swim - 10:00 am - 11:00 am Water Walking - 11:10 am - 11:55 am Lane Swim - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Public Swim - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Lane Swim - 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Friday, December 29 Lane Swim - 7:00 am - 8:00 am Aqua Fit - 8:05 - 8:50 am and 11:10 - 11:55 am Family Swim - 10:00 am - 11:00 am Lane Swim - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Public Swim - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Lane Swim - 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Saturday, December 30 Lane Swim - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Public Swim - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Lane Swim - 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm December 31 and January 1 & 7 CLOSED Tuesday, January 2, 2017 Lane Swim - 7:00 am - 8:00 am Aqua Fit - 8:05 - 8:50 am Family Swim - 10:00 am - 11:00 am Deep Water - 11:10 am - 11:55 am Lane Swim - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Public Swim - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Lane Swim - 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Wednesday, January 3, 2017 Lane Swim - 7:00 am - 8:00 am Aqua Fit - 8:05 - 8:50 am and 11:10 - 11:55 am Family Swim - 10:00 am - 11:00 am Lane Swim - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Public Swim -1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Lane Swim - 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Public Swim/Lane Swim 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Aqua Fit - 7:10 pm - 7:55 pm

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Executive Assistant to the Clerk Full-Time Non-Union Position

The Corporation of the Town of Perth is seeking resumes for an Executive Assistant to the Clerk.

The successful candidate will possess a Grade 12 diploma in addition to post-secondary courses in administration (minimum level of education required for position), a minimum of 2 years of experience in an administrative function, as well as other related experience and qualifications as detailed in the job description.

This position is placed on the “C” Panel (current hourly rate of $22.64 to $26.97). This is a thirty-six and one-quarter (36.25) hours per week position, requiring flexibility for some evening and weekend work. A complete job description is available upon request.

Applicants are invited to submit covering letters and resumes no later than Thursday January 4, 2018 at 12:00 noon to the attention of Pierce Olynyk, Payroll Administrator, Corporation of the Town of Perth, 80 Gore Street East, Perth, Ontario, K7H 1H9, or via e-mail payroll@perth.ca, or may submit an application at www.perth.ca/townhall/employment The Corporation of the Town of Perth is an equal opportunity employer.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act 2001, and will be used only for the purpose of candidate selection. The Town of Perth will provide accommodation for individuals with accessibility needs.

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Residents can clip and keep this table for quick reference over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.

TOWN HALL: Monday, December 25th: CLOSED CLOSED Tuesday, December 26th: OPEN 8:30am-4:30pm Wednesday, December 27th: OPEN 8:30am-4:30pm Thursday, December 28th: OPEN 8:30am-4:30pm Friday, December 29th: CLOSED Monday, January 1st: OPEN back to regular hours Tuesday, January 2nd: LANDFILL SITE:

PERTH POOL:

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Saturday, December 23rd: Sunday, December 24th: Monday, December 25th: Tuesday, December 26th: Wednesday, December 27th: Thursday, December 28th: Friday, December 29th: Saturday, December 30th: Sunday, December 31st: Monday, January 1st: Tuesday, January 2nd: Wednesday, January 3rd: Thursday, January 4th: Friday, January 5th:

OPEN 8am-12 Noon CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED OPEN 8am-4:30pm CLOSED OPEN 8am-4:30pm OPEN 8am – 12 Noon CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED OPEN 8am-4:30pm CLOSED OPEN 8am-4:30pm

Saturday, December 23rd: Sunday, December 24th: Monday, December 25th: Tuesday, December 26th: Wednesday, December 27th: Thursday, December 28th: Friday, December 29th: Saturday, December 30th: Sunday, December 31st: Monday, January 1st: Tuesday, January 2nd: Wednesday, January 3rd: Thursday, January 4th: Friday, January 5th: Saturday, January 6th: Sunday, January 7th: Monday, January 8th:

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OVERNIGHT WINTER PARKING RESTRICTIONS:

The Town of Perth enforces overnight parking restrictions to ensure the most efficient snow removal by Environmental Services staff. Winter parking restriction signs are erected at all entrances to the Town.

Bylaw #3961 (as amended) states that “no person shall park a vehicle between 0001 hours (12:01 am) and 0600 hours (6:00 am) during the period from November 20 to March 31 inclusive upon any highway or boulevard under the jurisdiction of the Town of Perth” and further states that “no person shall park a vehicle between the hours of 0001 hours (12:01 am) and 0600 hours (6:00 am) in any public parking lot except for vehicles parked in designated areas displaying valid parking permits as described in Part IV(3).”

Parking lot permits may be purchased at Town Hall. Vehicles parked in contravention may be ticketed and towed.

WINTER ROAD MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS:

As winter weather approaches, residents are reminded to remove any clutter or obstacles from lawns or curbsides up to 1m from the rear of the sidewalks, which could be damaged by/or impede snowplow operations. Please report any damages as soon as possible after they occur at 613-267-3311. Repairs will be completed omplet following wing the snow melt in spring spring.

HERITAGE PERTH ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATIONS AWARD PROGRAM

The Town of Perth will be accepting nominations until the end of 2017.

Nominations can be forwarded to the Perth Town Hall, 80 Gore Street East, Perth, ONT, K7H 1H9 or by email krennie@perth.ca to the attention of Karen Rennie, Heritage Manager. http://www.perth.ca/heritageawards/.

2017-2018 GARBAGE AND RECYCLING SCHEDULES: SHOP LOCAL WITH THE NEW BIA GIFT CERTIFICATES

Looking for the perfect idea for a gift? Buy a NEW Perth BIA gift certificate! It can be for any amount and used in any BIA business or store. Gift certificates may be purchased at the front counter of the Town Hall or at the BIA office during regular business hours. Thank you for shopping local and supporting our downtown businesses!

The 2018 Garbage and Recycling Schedule is currently being delivered door to door. If you don’t receive your schedule by end of this week, feel free to stop in at Town Hall (back reception counter) to pick up a copy.

Residents are encouraged to consult the 2017 Waste Collection Schedule throughout the holiday season.

There are minor changes reflected on the schedule to accommodate for the Christmas holidays.

2017 HOLIDAY RIDE PROGRAM Perth and Lanark County OPP Officers will be out in full force this Christmas season on the RIDE program, checking for impaired motor vehicle operators.

Would you, as an impaired driver, really want to take the chance of operating a motor vehicle, any time, but especially when you know your chances of being caught are substantially greater?

In the event of a crash, you could suffer numerous consequences while operating a snowmobile, ATV, car, truck – whatever – under your guidance, but not under your control. Some consequences are worse than others, but clearly death, life-long disability in a wheelchair, criminal charges, your financial ruin and humiliation might top the list, from a personal standpoint. But don’t forget what you have potentially done to your victims, a child, a family, a bread-winner. Saying “I am sorry”after the fact may ease your conscience, but does little to repair the physical and emotional damage.

There is absolutely no excuse for drinking and driving. What is normally a safe mode of transportation is now a weapon.

Almost half of all motor vehicle deaths so far this year in Ontario were caused by impaired operation of the vehicle, through alcohol or drugs. Use common sense before you start to drink.

Know you have an alternate way home, taxi, designated driver, or remaining where you are overnight. Drinking copious amounts of coffee to sober up, sleeping for a few hours, nothing removes intoxication, except time. Saturday night drunks are still impaired Sunday morning, even after a good night’s sleep. THINK long and hard before you have that first drink. By the time you have two, three, or multiple more, you are too intoxicated to realize driving is not an option.

Another reminder – being high on drugs and driving is also a disaster waiting to happen!

On behalf of the men and women officers of the Lanark County OPP and members of the Perth Police Services Board, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy holiday season.

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Let it snow: Perth budget buffers against extra snow days

BY DESMOND DEVOY

desmond.devoy@metroland.com

Perth town council has approved an extra $15,000 for the addition of three more snow bank removal events in the downtown core this winter.

Perth town council’s committee of the whole heard on Tuesday, Dec. 5 that the Downtown Heritage Perth Business Improvement Area (BIA) had requested the additional help because the snow banks were proving to be “barriers to mobility in the downtown core,” said Coun.

Judy Brown. She called the $15,000 price tag “a very reasonable price.”

Coun. Jim Graff agreed that “as you get a little older,” it becomes “damn hard” to get over the snow banks along downtown streets, especially when exiting a vehicle from the front passenger side.

“For me, this is a really good news story,” Graff said. “I hope that the store owners are well pleased.”

“For me, this is a really good news story. I hope that the store owners are well pleased.”

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Brown said that she and other BIA board members did canvass downtown business owners “and they all had stories” about the difficulties customers had in navigating around the snow banks.

Staff report In his report to council, Grant Machan, the town’s director of environmental services, wrote that staff “recommends that we use our own labour and equipment with the addition of rental dump trucks in order to undertake (the) three additional snow bank removal events,” since the quotes that were received from snow removal contractors were found to be of a “significant cost,” he wrote.

Town staffers plow snow from streets and sidewalks throughout the town, while a “contractor performs snowplowing for parking lots Desmond Devoy/Metroland and staff perform snow bank removal with the A pedestrian makes her way southbound on the assistance of trucking contractors.”

Earlier this year, town council looked at low- Gore Street East sidewalk, a pile of snow beside her, ering snow banks in the BIA from 18 to nine on Feb. 8, earlier this year. inches in height. Machan noted in his report that this “new expenditure would add 1.31 per cent to our annual budget in times where the municipal corporation is facing (several) bud-

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The targetted snow banks are on: • Both sides of Gore Street from North Street to Mill Street; • Market Square; • The north side of Herriot Street from Wilson to Drummond Street; • The south side of Herriot Street from Gore Street East to Drummond Street; • Both sides of Wilson Street from Herriot Street to just north of North Street; and, • Both sides of Foster Street from Wilson Street to Drummond Street.

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County PSB prefers GPS tracking, not radio monitoring, for dementia patients

by Desmond Devoy

desmond.devoy@metroland.com

Video killed the radio star, and when it comes to radio monitoring of dementia patients, GPS technology may have killed that program here in Lanark County.

The Lanark County Association of Police Services Boards (PSB) has been investigating using radio monitoring of dementia patients since June, but has discovered that this technology is going the way of cassette tapes and floppy disks.

While the Tay Valley PSB voted in favour of radio monitoring, the Carleton Place PSB said that it was not in favour of it, with Beckwith Township’s PSB following suit.

“I’ll be frank. We don’t think there is much merit in this,” said Les Reynolds, chief of Carleton Place’s Ocean Wave Fire Company, at the association’s meeting in the Tay Valley Township council chambers on Wednesday, Dec. 13. “It is old technology.”

Reynolds said he had spoken to one person who has a loved one with dementia, and “there are options there. We should be supportive of anything that would make it safer,” for dementia victims, Reynolds said.

Neil MacLeod of the Mississippi Mills Community Policing Advisory Committee (CPAC) said that GPS

(Global Positioning System) tracking was “far more up to date,” and that his group had also voted against the radio tracking system that was cited in Quinte West. MacLeod said he would prefer that there was a push for the “leading edge of technology” to be used instead.

Neil Fennell, the association’s chair, said that his own Tay Valley PSB had made its decision before knowing that more current technology was available.

Insp. Derek Needham, the detachment commander for the Lanark County OPP, said that geofence technology was already being used at retirement homes in Perth. An electronic perimeter is put up around the home, and when a loved one wanders beyond that perimeter, an alert is sent to a relative and/or guardian’s cell phone, that the dementia patient “is on a walkabout,” said Needham. In one such case, the alert was activated and “they found her on Gore Street … No need to call the police.”

Fennell said that he would thank Louise Noble, executive director of the Alzheimer Society of Lanark, Leeds, and Grenville, for her presentation on the subject at the last association meeting in Lanark Highlands Township back in October, and said that the association would support the society in its ongoing tracking efforts.

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Above, Les Reynolds, left, the chief of the Ocean Wave Fire Company in Carleton Place, makes a point about the dementia tracking system, during the Lanark County Association of Police Services Boards meeting in the Tay Valley Township council chambers on Wednesday, Dec. 13, as Perth police services board chair Jim Graff, right, listens. At right, Eric Halpin, a member of the Perth police services board, points to the overhead screen, while asking a question.

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Situation Table sees drop in calls for service CORRECTION NOTICE

by Desmond Devoy

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The Lanark County Situation Table is claiming that its crime prevention and intervention efforts are resulting in a reduction in police calls for service.

The Situation Table is a crime prevention group that seeks to connect vulnerable people with the correct social services that they need, in order to prevent their problems creating criminal ones down the road. A common example is a police officer answering a domestic call, who finds an abusive spouse, who is unemployed, dealing with substance abuse issues. The assaulted partner needs transportation help, and next-level education, while the children are home from school, which involves truancy issues. Several agencies can be involved in this one referral — all of which the officer cannot handle on his or her own.

That is when the case is referred to the Situation Table, where various social service agencies, from the health unit to school boards, come together to make sure that the right help is given at the right time. (Very little identifying information is presented at the meeting in keeping with privacy concerns, only general information relevant to the group to make an informed decision about how to proceed.)

“They do all the hard stuff,” said Situation Table chair Stephanie Gray, at the Lanark County Association of Police Services Boards (PSB) meeting in the Tay Valley Township council chambers on Wednesday, Dec. 13, of the social agencies she works with.

In the two years she has been working on the now 140 referrals her group has seen, she has already noticed some patterns: “If the school board brings a referral, we cringe. If you guys can’t handle it…” she said.

She reiterated that “we don’t keep any personal records. We are not a case management tool,” she said.

Using pre-and-postreferral numbers from the Lanark County OPP detachment, from the time of her group’s inception in December of 2015 until September of 2017, the OPP made 72 referrals, with 55

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At left, Lanark County Situation Table chair Stephanie Gray speaks at the Lanark County Association of Police Services Boards meeting in the Tay Valley Township council chambers on Wednesday, Dec. 13. At right, county PSB association chairman Neil Fennell looks over the Situation Table’s annual report. proceeding to the intervention stage. Between Dec. 9, 2015 and Aug. 9, 2017, calls for service dropped from 2,692 to 963.

“Detailed analysis of (the) first five referrals showed (a) reduction of 174 officer hours for those individuals in (the) 14 months following the referral (to the Situation Table,” said Gray, from 381 hours to 207.

Before these cases were referred, “pre-referral accused, apprehended, arrested, or charged 44 times.”

After their referrals, there were only 16 arrests among this cohort, a 63.3 per cent reduction.

Overall, there have been 124 referrals since the Situation Table’s inception.

About 65 per cent of all referrals come from the police (OPP and Smiths Falls Police Service), and mental health, addictions, and criminal involvement are the highest risk factors.

Of the cases referred to the group, 67 per cent have “concluded with overall risk lowered.”

Gray said she was not surprised that the police were the leading source of referrals.

“The nature of policing being what it is, a 24/7 business, they are often the first call,” said Gray.

Looking at the age ranges, Gray said that it “was significant that the youth (age numbers) are high … we need to keep an eye with what’s happening with youth.”

However, “I don’t think it’s significant” the spike in the older cohort in the 40s and 50s, she said.

Questions and answers Tay Valley Township PSB member Maureen Towaij

asked about school violence, especially in younger elementary grades. Gray said that “a lot of behavioural issues are tied in,” with school board referrals. “They tend to be very complex.”

Perth PSB member Eric Halpin asked if the Smiths Falls Police Service had “bought in to,” the Situation Table model, and Gray replied that “they have. There has been a lot of buy-in from Smiths Falls in the last year.”

Gray also reported that “homelessness is a study flag,” and that “there is a housing category,” that is considered among more than 120 criteria, which includes transportation, poverty, and social and economic isolation.

While there has been a reduction in calls, some cases are harder to crack, or put on the straight and narrow — and stay there — than others.

“A lot of the issues that people have are cyclical. We do see people coming back sometimes,” said Gray. “Sometimes you can’t fix people. Some people refuse service.”

However, she has also seen cases where just knowing that help is there can be enough for some people to get their act together.

“Wow! A whole bunch of people showed up at my door and they care,” she added.

Halpin, in pointing to a list of sev-

eral social service agencies, wondered about overlap and duplication and asked if there was a possibility for “consolidation of all of these different agencies?” where applicable.

“I don’t think so,” replied Gray.

“They all have their distinct niche.”

Gray has also seen potential referrals dealt with between agencies who, through their Situation Table interactions, have gotten to know each other better, and have solved the case before it ever makes it to her.

Big numbers Looking at numbers for the period from Oct. 1, 2016 to Sept. 28, 2017, about 66 per cent of referrals are male, while the remaining 33 per cent are female. Of the referrals, 70 per cent were individuals, 30 per cent were families.

The two largest age groups referred are aged 12 to 17 (25.64 per cent) tied with those aged 18 to 24 years (25.64 per cent.) The second highest after that are those aged 40 to 59 at 21.79 per cent. More than half of all referrals were young people between the age of 12 and 24. For females, mentalhealth concerns were the top problem — for males, it was criminal involvement.

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s always, with apologies to Clement Clark Moore ... ’Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring — except for Mama, who was literally stirring a last-minute batch of maple fudge.

The stockings were hung by a reasonable facsimile of a chimney with care, in the hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.

(We’re totally over the fact we don’t have a fireplace. Santa makes it work.

He finds the stockings hanging on the dining room chairs.)

The children were nestled all snug in their beds, and they both had some earbuds attached to their heads.

(We tell them Santa won’t come if they are awake, but it’s like talking to the wall around here sometimes …)

Ahem.

Mama had no kerchief, wore an apron instead, with no solid plan for getting to bed.

“It’s the fudge,” she proclaimed, “it must be complete. I’ve got a reputation that cannot be beat.”

She thought of the smiles on everyone’s faces, whenever she took her fudge to those places.

“They love it,” she said, “and there must be enough. I don’t want our Christmas to not have the stuff.”

She got back to her stirring, though her arm felt quite weary. After so many batches the stirring gets dreary.

Then out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, but Mama had no clue that something was the matter.

Despite all the smashing she continued her work, ’til a tap on her shoulder caused her to jerk.

“Ack!” she shrieked, spinning around, and you’ll never guess what great person she found!

(OK. You might guess if you have been reading this column at Christmas for any length of time. It was the Stress-Free Holiday Fairy! Are you shocked and surprised?!)

“It’s you!” Mama cried, her face erupting with glee. “You are always such a great pleasure to see!”

“Why thank you,” said Fairy, “and just so you know, I tried to not to scare you just moments ago.

“I had a crash landing out there on the lawn, and I figured you’d hear me from here straight to Vaughn.”

Mama laughed. “Not to worry.

The lawn’s to my left. Since you were here last I’ve gone a bit deaf.”

(And then Mama filled Fairy in on

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tinnitus and hearing loss in her left ear due to the scourge of Meniere’s, as well as her new hearing aid, which she wasn’t wearing at that moment because then the above wouldn’t make any sense and blah blah blah.)

“Fascinating!” said Fairy, stifling a yawn, “I now get why you didn’t rush out to the lawn.”

All the while Mama stirred ’til the fudge was just right. “I’ve got two more batches, then I’ll call it a night.”

“I see,” said the Fairy, “but that will take hours. Is this where my magic could give you some powers?”

Mama grinned as she poured the fudge into a pan. “As a matter of fact, I’m quite sure that it can!”

With a wink of her eye and a wave of her arms, the room grew quite bright as Fairy conjured her charms.

(Fairy may have also uttered words for a spell, but since she was standing to Mama’s left and Mama was without her hearing aid, it was utterly lost on her.)

All of a sudden things started to fly; ingredients, utensils and pans floated by.

Maple syrup and sugar and a wee bit of butter, so many sweet things were all aflutter.

“I must say,” said Fairy, looking around. “You’re in much better shape than other years I have found.”

“Indeed,” Mama said, “Except for the fudge, I’m pretty much ready and don’t need a nudge!”

As they stood in the kitchen the pots started boiling, and soon they were stirring with nobody toiling.

Pans floated together to collect sweet sight, then covered and set in the fridge for the night.

“All finished,” said Fairy, “now do get some sleep.”

“I thank you,” said Mama, “I won’t make a peep.”

And then with a flourish Fairy turned out the light, calling, “Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!”

From my family to yours, Merry Christmas and we wish you all the best in 2018!

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Holiday artwork This lovely artwork was created by Cadence, who is home-schooled in Perth. Cadence is in Grade 1.

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Reflections on regret

s another year comes to an end, the inevitable reflections of the year gone by come to mind.

What did I do? What did I accomplish? And, maybe most importantly, what didn’t I do?

I heard once that the biggest regrets people have aren’t about things they did, but rather regrets about the things they didn’t do. This rings true for me.

This year, I set a few goals and accomplished some. But there have been some big goals lingering over the last couple of years that remain undone.

Every year I think, I’ll get to that this year – but don’t.

Why you ask? Good question.

If I’m honest, it’s because I’m scared to fail.

But if you want my excuses it’s because I have no time, a lack of confidence, I’m tired, or I tell myself that I just need to wait until the right time to make a move.

The excuses keep coming, and the

EVELYN HARFORD View From Here goals keep falling to the wayside.

Fear is a powerful thing.

Sometimes it can be helpful like if you encounter a bear in the woods. But in day-to-day life it can stop you from living your dreams.

For me fear can cause three reactions – fight, flight or deer in the headlights.

These days, it seems like I’ve been perpetually stuck with the “deer in the headlights” mode. Not going forward, but not going back – just steady.

Maybe the stability isn’t a bad thing, maybe I’ve been driven stir-crazy by the first bit of stability I’ve had in my adult life – a good job, a house and two cats.

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Honourable Malcolm Cameron

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

Why would I want to shake it up, or add anything to my already busy life?

The reason: fulfillment.

I love my job, and I love my life. But there are other things that make me happy beyond what I do at work and what my day-to-day life offers like art, video production, travel, and philanthropy.

I haven’t painted for five years.

I haven’t done a video project in months.

The last time I’ve travelled overseas was in 2015.

I haven’t given my time to the causes I believe in since my last trip to East Africa two years ago.

These are things I regret.

What I don’t regret was travelling to East Africa, boarding a sketchy train in Tanzania’s capital city, Dar es Salaam, sitting in third class for 10 hours before being moved to first at some random train station in the middle of God

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No rush for county policing association’s top job as PSBs wary of future

BY DESMOND DEVOY

desmond.devoy@metroland.com

There was no rush to take up the leadership of the Lanark County Association of Police Services Boards (PSB), with the very future of the association itself in question.

During the association’s final meeting of 2017, held on Wednesday, Dec. 13, in the Tay Valley Township council chambers, outgoing chair Neil Fennell, completing two years at the top, said that the time had come for him to go, and for a replacement to come forward.

Many names were put forward – including one plea for Tay Valley’s Fennell to stay on – but two of those nominated proved to be a little gun shy about letting their name stand.

“It’s not onerous … it really isn’t,” said Fennell, seeking nominations from the floor.

“There is merit in maintaining this organization. Maybe we will be deemed to be obsolete … who knows what the future holds.” Outgoing county PSB association chair Neil Fennell “There is merit in maintaining this organization. Maybe we will be deemed to be obsolete … who knows what the future holds,” he said in reference to proposed changes to policing law in the province.

Montague Township Reeve Bill Dobson nominated Mississippi Mills Coun. Jane Torrance to replace Fennell. Torrance’s name had come up earlier this month for a countywide position, when she ran against Perth Mayor John Fenik to be county warden, but she was defeated.

Torrance politely declined, saying, “No, thank you. I’m good.”

At that point, Maureen Towaij nominated Neil MacLeod, also from Mississippi Mills, but she did not mince words about what 2018 could mean for the association.

“It’s going to be a rocky time ahead and maybe not very rewarding,” said Towaij, herself from the Tay Valley Township PSB. At this stage, Perth PSB chair

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Coun. Jim Graff said, with “no disrespect” to MacLeod, that “I would absolutely beg you (Fennell) to stay on,” adding that this was “not a time for change.

You’ve put a lot of time into it.”

Fennell thanked Graff “for those kind words,” but noted that he already sits on three boards as it is. “I respectfully might say that it is time for a change. I will respectfully decline the opportunity.”

The name of the Perth PSB’s newest member, Eric Halpin, was also floated as possible contender, but he declined, saying, “I’m too new. I respectfully decline.”

At this point, it became clear that MacLeod, a son of Scotland who moved from the Isle of Skye 20 years ago, was to be the new chieftain over the association, if somewhat by default.

“I’m very honoured,” said MacLeod at his acclamation.

MacLeod did ask whether the fact that he represented a Community Policing Advisory Committee (CPAC) was an issue for him representing PSBs, but Fennell assured him that when Mississippi Mills’ CPAC was welcomed into the fold, it was done with no strings at-

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Speaking to the proposed policing changes at Queen’s Park, OPP Insp.

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From Boots to the Mouse Lady: How a Perth native went viral

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hile Taes Leavitt is on television every single day as Boots from the much-loved children’s duo Splash ‘N Boots, the Perth native suddenly got new fame with a new name: the Mouse Lady.

Last year, she and friends were at a rented Airbnb Apartment in St. John’s. Taes heard a squeaking sound come from behind the refrigerator only to discover that a mouse was caught on a glue trap.

Upon the discovery, Taes did what most animal lovers would do: she had a good cry and then got to work to help out Fred the Mouse (Taes named him almost immediately).

After a few moments of planning, Taes got the mouse out from behind the fridge, brought him outside to the deck and started pouring olive oil on and around Fred; an effort to relieve him from the trap.

How do we know this story? Well, because her friend filmed the entire thing and then posted it to his YouTube channel. Then, the popular online channel – the Dodo – picked up the video and shared it earlier this week.

The Dodo’s video share introduced Taes to 3.2 million viewers (and counting) in just two days.

While she’s used to being in front of the camera, this visibility was a new thing for her. Yet, it still demonstrates her good-natured approach to life and animals.

If you want to see Taes (and her partner, Nick) in real life, then you’ve got the chance to do so this weekend. On Saturday, Dec. 23, they’re hosting two live shows in Perth at the Studio Theatre. For more information, you can check out ticketsplease.ca.

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With that, I had one reader reach out to me, outline their book club set-up and offer to pass along their details to others interested in joining a book club. What’s the page-flipping point of this story? Well, it’s nice that others are open to inviting strangers into their book club so they can meet new people and explore new books all while sharing a cup of tea.

Take a Picture of the Christmas Tree If you’re passing along Gore Street near the Tim Hortons, you’ll notice a beautiful, white Christmas tree in the center of a window on the ground floor.

And it’s capturing a lot of attention.

The homeowner, Kevin Choffe, has asked anyone who is passing by to take a photo of themselves in front of the tree and to tag him on Facebook. Some photos even include photobombs with the owner looking out from inside.

It’s a great way to connect over the holidays while having fun doing it, too.

Unpiecing the Darou Farm Have a Private I column idea for me? I’d Each morning on my drive to daycare drop- love to hear from you. Please send me a note at off, I pass by the Darou Farmhouse on Ride- cathy@catscovecommunications.com.

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au Ferry Road. I’ve been transfixed on the former farmhouse as its interior slowly unveils as masons take it apart, piece by piece.

It feels as though its story is being revealed, brick by brick.

CATHY JAMES While it’s sad to see the house come down, it’s almost as though its deconstruction has occurred in a measured, respectful way, ultimately paying tribute to the home and the family that once called it just that.

knows where, being stuck on said train, stranded due to a derailment ahead for about two days in a Tanzanian border town with limited food and water. We ended up getting to our destination in Zambia after four days on a train ride that was supposed to take two days. No showers, weird food, a lot of laughs, tears (oh, and gin too). But no regrets. That’s an experience that I will never forget. I’m glad I did it.

I don’t regret moving to Lanark Highlands.

When my fiancée and I moved to the middle of nowhere everyone thought we were crazy. I knew we weren’t.

It’s been a wild ride. We’ve learned a lot about being overzealous with our ambitions surrounding home renovations. But I wouldn’t trade the reno-woes for the seclusion, peace and calm I feel when I look out my front door and don’t see the road or any people. The only people I have to worry about peeping in my windows are the deer that come to visit us on our beautiful 25 acres in what I now know is “God’s country.” Again, no

regrets.

I have taken risks in the past, but as I get older I become more afraid of shaking things up because there’s a sense I have more to lose.

I got a call from my friend on Monday night that sent me into an existential tailspin.

Maybe fear has been holding me back from longer than I know?

And maybe, starting now, I should do something about it?

But there’s still that overwhelming doubt monster nagging in my ear and holding me back.

Maybe if you try something new you won’t be good at it, it says. Or maybe if you put yourself out there you’ll fail and embarrass yourself, it says.

The internal self-doubt monster is a powerful thing.

How do you get over it? I’m not sure.

But, what I do know, is that I should try to push myself to get out of my comfort zone again like I have before.

New adventures don’t often come to you. You have to go to them.

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Perth Blue Wings in the hunt for CCHL2 playoff spot after two big wins

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The Perth Blue Wings are in contention for that all-important playoff spot in CCHL2 action after claiming two huge weekend wins.

Perth hosted the Richmond Royals on Friday night and claimed a 5-2 win, then Saturday in Char-Lan, the Blue Wings captured another two points with a 4-1 win.

Head coach Michael McLean said he can see this season play out right to the last day of the regular season schedule.

The weekend wins were all about defense, said the coach.

“That’s how you win games in any league,” McLean said. “Strong team defense. We also played the full 60 minutes on Friday and Saturday and Johnathan Peacock was solid for us in goal. Our penalty killing was the difference on Saturday night. We killed seven power plays and did not let in a single short-handed goal.”

Perth 4 Char-Lan 1

Saturday in Char-Lan, the Blue Wings won their second of the weekend with a 4-1 decision.

Perth held 1-0 and 2-0 period breaks on goals

by Anthony Douchant and Marc-Andre LeBlanc. Assists were credited to Shane McCrank, Joey Laird, Matt Knight-Bedour and Nathan MacKechnie.

In the third, Shane Carroll made it 3-0 Perth with his goal from McCrank at 2:15 of the period.

Char-Lan responded with Derek Lister’s goal at 9:26 of the period.

It was Mack Miller with Perth’s empty-net goal as the Blue Wings went on to win this one, 4-1.

Peacock had the win with limited action between the pipes, turning away nine of 10 shots.

Perth 5 Richmond 2 The Blue Wings held the Richmond Royals to just two goals Friday, Dec. 15 at home with a 5-2 win in front of 182 fans in attendance.

Perth was held off the scoreboard in the first See BLUE WINGS page P12

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The Perth Blue Wings posted a 5-2 win at home Friday, Dec. 15 against the Richmond Royals in CCHL2 action. Perth’s Matt Knight-Bedour couldn’t keep Richmond’s Ryan Pawlikowski from assisting on this shot past Johnathan Peacock in first peirod action. Patrick Yates was credited with the goal.

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The Perth Blue Wings posted a 5-2 win at home Friday, Dec. 15 against the Richmond Royals in CCHL2 action.

Here, Perth’s captain, Mack Miller tries to clear the puck.

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period though, as Richmond scored on the power play at 10:23 which was the only goal of the period. Patrick Yates was credited with the marker.

In the second, Perth went ahead and never looked back as they scored two for a 2-1 lead. MacKechnie tied up the game at 11:47 of the period, with help from Miller and Jordan Currie.

Then it was Joey Laird with the goahead marker, assisted by Miller and Knight-Bedour at 14:29 of the period.

Into the third, Dylan Sharpley opened the scoring at 5:37, with help from MacKechnie.

Richmond responded at 12:10 as Ryan Pawlikowski scored on the power play with help from Alex Vala and Matt Eardley.

Perth’s Douchant got that one back at 13:48, assisted by LeBlanc.

It was Currie with an empty-net goal, unassisted, at 18:06 as Perth went on to seal the 5-2 win.

Peacock had the win in nets with 29 saves, while Jean-Philippe Tourigny had the loss facing 47 shots on nets.

Game stars were Currie (first) for Perth; Miller (second) for Perth, and Pawlikowski (third) for Richmond.

“Last year, we sold out of the Perth arena in a few days and had to turn away hundreds and hundreds of fans.”

The Perth arena “simply did not have the seats and the space for such an event,” he said.

In Smiths Falls, the arena will accommodate 1,500 people and guests will be treated to dinner with the alumni team in the banquet hall upstairs afterwards.

“This is a loaded Leafs alumni team,” McLean said, “with Wendel Clark, Curtis Joseph, Dave ‘Tiger’ Williams, Steve Tomas, Rick Vaive, Darcy Tucker and Doug Gilmour all confirmed.”

McLean is also working on having Paul Henderson, the 1972 Summit Series hero, attend as a special guest coach of the Leafs.

The final roster will be

available in late January.

There will be a local celebrity team made up of former and current Perth Blue Wings, and McLean said they will also invite some former Smiths Falls Bears to attend and play in the game against the Leafs.

If people are interested in paying to play in the game, either with the Leafs or on the local celebrity team, they can contact or call Linda Bartlett (limited positions) at Linda@PerthBarber.com or call 1-800-267-2069.

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Coming up On Thursday, Dec. 21, they’re in Casselman for an 8 p.m. start. On Friday, Dec. 22, the team travels to Renfrew for their last game before the Christmas break. Game time is 8 p.m.

“We will need two strong efforts this week when we head to Casselman and Refrew,” McLean s. “We will need to continue to play our system and stay disciplined and out of the penalty box.”

The game against Renfrew is a four-pointer, as they are one of the teams fighting with Perth for a playoff spot.

Toronto Maple Leafs Alumni game The Toronto Maple Leafs alumni game is creating some buzz in the community as the stage will be set to host three times as many fans on Feb. 4 when the game will be played in Smiths Falls at the Memorial Community Centre. It’s slated for a 3 p.m. start.

“I decided to move the game to the larger venue in Smiths Falls so more fans could enjoy the event,” McLean said, who is a longtime TML fan.

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SaferCar.gov). 7 Requires available 3.6L V6 engine. 8 Based on WardsAuto.com 2016 Small Pickup segment and latest competitive information available at time of printing. Excludes other GM models. 9 Requires available 3.6L V6 or 2.8L Duramax Turbo-Diesel engine. 10 Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the Trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow. **The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased or leased a new eligible 2016 or 2017 MY Chevrolet (excluding Spark EV), with an ACDelco® oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 48,000 km, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered.

This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Company reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ▲Whichever comes first. See dealer for details. 1 Vehicle user interface is a product of Apple and its terms and privacy statements apply. Requires compatible iPhone and data plan rates apply. 2 Vehicle user interface is a product of Google and their terms and privacy statements apply. Requires compatible smartphone and data plan rates apply. 3 Visit onstar.ca for coverage maps, details and system limitations. Services and capabilities vary by model and conditions as well as geographical and technical restrictions. Terms and conditions apply. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Not all vehicles may transmit all crash data. After the trial period, an active OnStar service plan is required. OnStar 4G LTE: Services and connectivity vary by model and conditions as well as geographical and technical restrictions. Requires active OnStar service and data plan. Data plans provided by AT&T or its local service provider. Accessory Power must be active to use the Wi-Fi hotspot. 4 U.S. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). 7 Requires available 3.6L V6 engine. 8 Based on WardsAuto.com 2016 Small Pickup segment and latest competitive information available at time of printing. Excludes other GM models. 9 Requires available 3.6L V6 or 2.8L Duramax Turbo-Diesel engine. 10 Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the Trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow. **The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased or leased a new eligible 2016 or 2017 MY Chevrolet (excluding Spark EV), with an ACDelco® oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 48,000 km, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Company reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ▲Whichever comes first. See dealer for details.

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LCIAA friendly hoops rilvary

It’s always a good game when the Perth and District Collegiate Institute meet up with the Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute RedHawks in Lanark County basketball action. On Thursday, Dec. 14, Smiths Falls hosted the Perth Blue Devils in senior and junior boys’ action, but were defeated in both games. In the junior game, PDCI won 55-50, and in the senior match, PDCI earned a 61-25 win. During the event, SFDCI accepted donations for the Hinton Auto Group’s Build a Mountain of Food campaign in support of the Smiths Falls Community Food Bank.

More than 200 pounds of food were collected and $100 for the cause.

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Intermediate Catholic Cup action

St. John high school in Perth hosted the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario’s Catholic Cup on Friday, Dec. 8 for intermediate boys. Here, St. John’s Jacob Lesser volleys a shot in the team’s third match of the day. St. John sent two teams to the tournament where they each made it to the semi-finals. The winning team was from Christian Calvary Academy.

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Quintessentially Canadian winter fun on tap at Perth Outfitters If Mother Nature co-operates, the wooded skate trail and shinny rink at Perth Outfitters will be open for the holiday season beginning Christmas Day, Monday Dec. 25, at 11 a.m.

Owners Ian Pearson and Jeanie Brummitt have been working feverishly since the first significant snowfall of a week ago to transform their boat rental, miniature golf and summer camp environment into a winter wonderland.

The 400-metre skate trail meanders along the banks of the Tay River and through the woods at 21 Craig St. In addition to skaters, it is also the venue for people to try Kicksleds — foot propelled sleighs with handlebars — that Perth Outfitters imported from Finland. They enable those who don’t skate, or those who don’t want to take off their boots, to still have some wintertime fun.

Additionally, there is a collection of snowshoes available for those who wish to traipse around the several acre field and forest backyard.

The riverside shinny rink measures 120 feet by 60 feet and is outfitted with steel hockey nets and a plethora of pucks that will undoubtedly dot the “playground” yard in the springtime.

Both ice surfaces are groomed regularly with the Perth Outfitters Kubota tractor mounted Zamboni, a throwback to the ice resurfacing methods employed in arenas in smaller rural communities.

The end result is arena quality skating outdoor surfaces.

Central to all activities is the dovetail corner square log cabin clubhouse, heated by a large airtight wood stove, which provides a warm and

The simple act of recycling has more impact on the DON’T DUMP environment than the average Canadian thinks.

IT… BLUE The amount of wood and paper North Americans throw away BOX IT! each year is enough to heat five million homes for 200 years.

HOLIDAY MUNICIPAL OFFICE HOURS

The Municipal Office will be CLOSED at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, December 22nd, and will re-open at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2018.

HOLIDAY WASTE SITE HOURS

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Ian Pearson of Perth Outfitters is making ice for the outdoor shinny rink and 400m of trails through the woods. He hopes to be open in time for Christmas day skating. cozy environment to put on your skates and boots and enjoy a steaming hot chocolate. The outdoor fire pits are the perfect spots to gather around and socialize … and roast a marshmallow or a Timbit!

Price of admission is $8 for children, $12 for adults, and $35 for a family of four. Discounts available for larger groups, notes Pearson. “An ideal spot for school winter fun days, corporate team building, family reunions, etc. All in all, a very casual, fun and relaxed place for you to make some memories this holiday season. Hence the Perth Outfitter tagline of ‘Having A Blast!’”

Please check their website, www.perthoutfitters.com, for daily updates regarding weather and opening hours.

Monday, December 25th – ALL SITES CLOSED Wednesday, December 27th – All Sites Open (8 – 4) Saturday, December 30th – All Sites Open (8 – 4) Monday, January 1st – ALL SITES CLOSED

Have a safe and happy holiday!

NOTICE OF PASSING OF ZONING BY LAW 2017-067 TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of Tay Valley Township passed the above noted By-Law on the 12th day of December, 2017, under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, Chapter P.13.

AND TAKE NOTICE that appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board in respect of the by law may be made not later than the 10th day of January, 2018, by filing with the Clerk of Tay Valley Township. Contact the Clerk for information as to who may appeal and how.

By Law 2017-067 applies to 1513 Big Rideau North Shore Road. The effect of this amendment is to reduce the minimum required lot frontage from 60m to approximately 50m.

THIS NOTICE GIVEN ON THE 21st DAY OF DECEMBER, 2017.

Amanda Mabo, Clerk, Tay Valley Township (800) 810-0161 or (613) 267-5353

TAY VALLEY TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT Public meeting: 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 16th, 2018 in the Council Chambers, 217 Harper Road, for site-specific amendments for: Hardwick-Jernigan, Part Lot 16, Concession 7 Geographic Township of North Burgess The application applies to a 4.13 ha parcel located at 815 Loon’s Way. The purpose of this amendment is to change the zoning of the property from Seasonal Residential (RS) to Residential Limited Services Exception-162 (RLS-162)”. The amendment would reduce the minimum required water setback from 30 m to approximately 25 m.

The effect of the amendment would be to permit the construction of a new dwelling on an existing vacant, waterfront lot.

Sumner, Part Lot 19, Concession 8 Geographic Township of North Burgess The application applies to a 0.33 acre parcel located at 278 Pike Lake Route 17. The purpose of this amendment is to change the zoning of the property from Residential Limited Services (RLS) to Residential Limited Services Exception-163 (RLS-163). The amendment would reduce the minimum required water setback from 30 m to approximately 8 m, increase the maximum permitted projection for a deck from 1.5 m to approximately 1.85 m and increase the maximum permitted horizontal surface area of a deck projection from 14 m2 to approximately 20 m2. The effect of the amendment would be to allow the demolition of an older cottage located 4.29 m from the water, and replacing it with a new dwelling located on a private road.

Christmas Store Hours

Friday December 22: 7 AM - 6 PM Saturday December 23: 8 AM - 6 PM Sunday December 24: 9 AM - 4 PM Monday December 25: CLOSED Tuesday December 26: CLOSED

For more information about this matter, including information about participating in the zoning amendment process and preserving your appeal rights, contact the Planning Department during regular business hours from Monday to Friday, 613-267-5353 or planningassistant@tayvalleytwp.ca.

DATED AT TAY VALLEY TOWNSHIP THIS 21st day of December, 2017.

Amanda Mabo, Clerk

COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE

January 16th 2018 – 6:30 p.m.

Public Meeting – Zoning By-Law Amendment (Hardwick, Sumner)

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

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 You may be operating on some false information, Aries. It’s better to get the facts before going forward in the coming days. You may end up changing directions midweek.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Running yourself ragged, especially early in the week, will cause all of your energy stores to fizzle out, Leo. You need to learn to pace yourself better for the long haul.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you might be seeking answers in the wrong places. Refine your parameters and look in a new direction, especially if a resolution is taking awhile.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, if you are feeling upset because someone is getting more attention than you, you may need to focus your thoughts elsewhere.

Think of what makes you special.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 You are always one to lend a helping hand, Virgo. But now you may need to call in some favors of your own.

Don’t be afraid to ask for help this week.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, if family life is taking over and tiring you out, shift your gears in another direction. You need to recharge and let your other interests take over for awhile.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Your emotions may be all over the map in the coming days, Gemini. The secret is to surround yourself with people who will guide you in the right direction.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, think financial decisions through before acting. Patience is a friend when making important financial decisions, and it’s time to take such matters more seriously.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, words shared at work may have you worried you’ve burned some bridges. It’s not the case.

Others still look to you for help and guidance and value your input.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, there is a time for joking around and a time for being serious.

This week you may have to lean toward the latter. Others may not share your joviality right now.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, try something outside of your wheelhouse in the coming days. You have a knack for teaching yourself new skills, and you are a fast learner.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 It’s common to make life assessments throughout the year, Pisces.

Jot down some easy changes you can make for the future.

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39. Most rare 40. Harm with a knife 43. Folk singer DiFranco 45. Return to 47. One who repairs 48. Eastern England river 49. Hockey players need two 50. Dismay 52. Rebuke 53. Plant of the arum family 54. Fish genus 57. Plant of the mallow family 58. Amounts of time 59. 11th letter of the Hebrew alphabet 63. One of Napoleon’s generals

Sunday” 39. Junction between two nerve 1. Sharp pain cells 5. Military hats 41. Greek goddess of the dawn 11. Software app on a network 42. Fight (abbr.)

44. Thin, narrow piece of wood 14. Genus of freshwater mussels or metal 15. Continent 45. Ribosomal ribonucleic acid 16. Afghani monetary unit 46. Type of kitchenware 17. Recovered 49. Specialty of The Onion 19. Ribonucleic acid 51. Major Mexican river 20. Refers to end of small 55. Kilometers per hour intestine 56. Species of mackerel 21. Ethiopia’s largest lake 60. Bones 22. Hostelry 61. Interest rate 23. Defunct American auto62. New York Mets legend maker 64. 19th letter of Greek alphabet 25. Denotes origin by birth or 65. Shawl descent 66. Gracefully thin 27. Part of a watch 67. Type of deciduous tree 31. Stare with mouth open wide 68. Not classy 34. Found in granite 69. Taro corm or plant 35. Competing 38. Stone film “__ Given

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8. City in India 9. Used to unlock cans 10. Induces sleep 11. More bouncy 12. A branch of Islam 13. White (French) 18. Legal term 24. Covered with frost 26. Hengyang Nanyue Airport 28. Wash 29. Disorder of the scalp 30. North American tree 31. Helps cars run

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THIS SPACE COULD BE YOURS! Call: 613-706-8334 or 1-800-267-7936 or Email: cheryljohnston@metroland.com

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Getting Behind The Shadow Of Christmas Your Area Supplier For • FEED • SEED • PET FOOD • FERTILIZER • FENCING • AND MORE!

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Don’t get me wrong, I like shadows and all, but they have their limits. A shadow might reveal someone’s shape, their presence or what they’re doing, but not too much beyond that. You can’t see someone’s facial expression from their shadow, or the colour of their eyes. You can’t give a shadow a hug or carry on a conversation. It’s just a bit tough to really get to know a shadow. So if I came home from work tomorrow night and found my children playing in the living room, I would be a bit concerned if all they were interested in was my shadow; if all they wanted was to look at my shadow, wrestle with my shadow, talk to my shadow.

I think I’d call out to them with open arms and say, “Hey! I’m right here. There’s a person on the end of that shadow. Come to me. Come and be with me.”

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St. Francis de Sales Blessed Sacrament Parish, Smiths Falls Fr. Rod McNeil, Pastor 613-283-0220 web: www.stfrancis-smithsfalls.com

Christmas Mass Schedule:

Christmas Eve: Sunday, December 24th 5:00pm, 10:00pm @ St. Francis de Sales, Smiths Falls 7:00pm @ Blessed Sacrament, Lombardy Christmas Day: Monday, December 25th 10:00am @ St. Francis de Sales, Smiths Falls Parish Sponsored Christmas Dinner in Hanley Hall on Dec. 25. Doors open at 11:30am.

Open to all members of the community.

Meals can be delivered as well by letting us know by Dec. 22. Please call the parish office at 613-283-0220.

Every year at Christmas, we invest heavily in the celebration. Throughout the month of December, we spend time, energy and money so that we can give the perfect gift, in a perfect setting, with a perfect meal at a perfect Christmas. And every January, we feel let down and disappointed that despite all our efforts and all our new stuff, things are much the same for us as they have always been. I wonder if Jesus would say the same thing to us as Paul said to the Jews. That the celebration of Christmas is a shadow, a beautiful shadow, but a shadow nonetheless; that there is something so much more. Maybe we ache and long and strive for all the blessings of the Christmas season – the gifts, the rest, the family time – because in reality we ache for Him. There’s a person on the end of the Christmas shadow. His name is Jesus. And because He came as a baby, lived a perfect life, died for the sins of the world and rose again, we can be let in on all the promise of the Christmas season but in a much deeper and more eternal way. We can receive the greatest gift ever given, be brought into the family of God and receive rest, real rest for our souls.

In all of the wonder and joy of the Christmas season. Amidst all of the longing and hope, may we all turn from the beautiful shadow of feast and celebration long enough to see the beautiful Christ bending low with open arms to say, “Hey! I’m right here. Come to Me. Come and be with Me.” Dan Kruszelnicki Rideau Christian Fellowship Perth ON

New Year’s Mass Schedule:

New Year’s Eve: Sunday, December 31st St. Francis de Sales, Smiths Falls: 5:00pm New Year’s Day: Monday, January 1st Blessed Sacrament, Lombardy: 9:00am St. Francis de Sales, Smiths Falls: 11:00am Connected to Your Community A/CP/K/P/SF - 27 - Thursday, December 21, 2017

Rideau Christian Fellowship 8 Craig St. (Hwy. 43E) Across from Algonquin College Sundays 9:30 a.m. Breaking of Bread 11:00 a.m. Family Bible Hour Eve. Service 6:30 p.m.

Prayer & Bible Study Wed., 7:00 p.m.

Berwick Hyland 284-8228 Harry Irwin 267-4039 www.rideaucf.org

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NEW Deadline is Thursday at 12:00 p.m.

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 Thursday at 12:00 p.m. prior to publication date. This service is provided free of charge. Events will be listed no more than two weeks in advance. Write, Metroland Media, Attn: Regional Roundup, P.O. Box 158, Smiths Falls, Ont. K7A 4T1, or fax at 613-283-5909 or e-mail: cheryl.code@metroland.com. Items will be edited as necessary. Please include name, address and phone number.

Royal Canadian Legion, Br 192, New Years Eve with the Barking Spiders, Dec 31, 7:30pm-2am. 613-257-1727 Tickets available at branch.

St. Andrew’s members worship in Al monte Presbyterian Church. Morning service at 11am, Christmas Eve Service, 5pm. Trans portation available.

All welcome.

613-257-5418 Zion-Memorial United Church Christmas Eve Services December 24, Times: 10:30 a.m.

4th Sunday of Advent; 5:00 p.m. Family Service; 7:30p.m. Candlelight Communion Service. https://facebook.com/ZMUCUCC/

Aerobic Classes, Every Monday in the Old Town Hall 2 pm.

Enquiries: 613-256-8339.

Almonte Community Friendship Lunch eon, at noon on January 9th 2018, United Church social hall. Soup, sandwiches and home made dessert sponsored by churches in Almonte. Donna 613-256-1894 or Louise Owens 613-256-7830.

Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Lunch Bunch Mills Office. Thursday, Dec 21. En tertainment: Michael Costello. 67 Industrial Dr. Call Home Support to reserve 613-256-4700.

KEMPTVILLE Mills’ Seniors Services, Weekly Foot Care Clinics, Alison Kaczan RPN provides BNI of Kemptville, meeting. Every Tues care, at the Mills’ Seniors Services Office, 67 Industrial Drive. Call 613-256-4700 for ap day 6:45-8:30 a.m. Alumni Hall, Kemptville College (613)863-4853. pointment.

North Grenville Toastmasters meet 1st, 3rd Thursday every month. O’Farrell Finan cial Services, Boardroom (292 County Rd. 44). 7 p.m. Learn communication/leadership skills.

A.N.A.F. 315 Town Line Rd. Turkey “Pyjama Jam” Tuesdays 5-7:30 p.m.

Dinner with all the trimmings & dessert, Dec 207-215 Sanders St. Info: (613)258-2225 or 22, 5-7pm, open to everyone.

1(866)433-8933 ext 2374.

Breakfast- 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. After 9 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. masses at St. Mary’s- 28 Hawthorne. Sponsor: Knight PAKENHAM of Columbus.

Carleton Place & District Civitan Club A Christmas Celebration-on Friday, Dec Weekly BINGO every Tuesday. Upstairs at 22 at 7 pm at St. Andrew’s United Church, Arena. Bingo starts 7pm sharp.

Carleton Place Baptist Church, Christ Pakenham. A trio of Lisa Webber, James Hrkach and Mike McCormick celebrate mas Eve Service - 7:00 pm.

Euchre, every Monday of the month. Christmas in story and song.

7:30 p.m. Legion. Sponsor: Ladies Auxiliary.

Bring your friends.

Lunch/prizes.

613-253-6375.

PERTH French Playgroup “Plaisirs D’Enfants”.

Every Tuesday 9:30-11:30 a.m. Beckwith Al-Anon Meetings. If you are living with Community Hall (Black’s Corners). or near a drinking problem. Every Thursday 8 613-253-0008.

Ladies Darts, every Tuesday starting 7:00 p.m. St. James Anglican Church, Drummond St. 613-267-4848, 613-267-6039. p.m. Legion. Sponsor: Ladies Auxiliary.

Bridge, Social- McMartin House, 125 Need to lose some weight, come and Gore St., East, every Friday 12:30. join us at TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), a non-profit weight loss support group. Mon 613-267-3952.

Christmas Day Choral Eucharist day evenings 5:30-7pm, Legion, 177 George Monday Dec 25, 10am, St. James the St., Info: Leanne 613-253-2013.

New Years Eve Party- Dec. 31st, Apostle Church Christmas Eve Choral Eucharist 7:30pm-2am. Entertainment: The Barking Spiders, Midnight Lunch provided, Casual Sunday Dec 24, 9pm, St. James the Attire. Advance Tickets Only. Everyone Apostle Church Christmas Eve Eucharist with Car Welcome. Carleton Place Legion, 177 ols, Sunday Dec 24, 7pm, St. Augus George St. Info: 613-257-1727.

Rotary Club of Carleton Place & Mis tine’s Drummond.

Christmas Eve Eucharist with Chil sissippi Mills meet every Monday evening at 6:15 at Thirsty Moose, Mill St. (Carleton dren’s Message & Carols, Sunday Dec 24, 4pm, St. James the Apostle Church Place). Info: Louise 613-253-2602.

Community Home Support Day Hospice runs every Thursday 10-3pm, The group is for people with life-limiting illness. Pre-register 613-267-6400.

Epiphany Sunday (transferred), Eu charist Choir. Sunday Dec 31, 8 & 10am.

Merry Christmas from Asbury Free Methodist Church! Please join us at 6:30pm on December 24th for our annual Christmas Eve service. 144 Gore Street East, Perth 613-267-2345 Perth Community Christmas Day Din ner, Code’s Mill Banquet Hall, Dec 25, doors open 11:30 Dinner 12:00 613-326-8365 www.perthcommunitychristmasdaydinner.org St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Christmas Eve: Sun., Dec. 24: 5 & 7:30 pm; Christmas Day: Mon., Dec. 25: 10 am; 38 Wilson St. E., stjohnperthontario.com 613-267-1043 St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Family Blessing Service: Fri., Dec. 29: 6:30 pm. Feast of the Holy Family : Sat., Dec. 30: 5:15pm & Sun., Dec. 31: 9 & 11 am; Feast of Mary, the Holy Mother of God : Sun., Dec. 31: 5 pm; Mon., Jan. 1: 10 am. 38 Wilson St. E., stjohnperthontario.com 613-267-1043 TOPS meetings every Tuesday 5 to 6 p.m. at Perth Community Care Centre on Sunset Blvd. Lose weight sensibly with group support. Further info call 613-264-2827 or 613-267-4508.

RURAL 4 Hand Euchre 3rd Friday of the month.

7:30 p.m., Pierces Corners Hall. Light lunch.

All welcome. Info: 613-489-1684 6 hand euchre, light lunch, every Satur day, 1 p.m. Montague & District Seniors Club, 658 Rosedale Rd S. (613)283-8482.

American Mahjongg - Thursdays, 12:30 pm, ABC Hall, hall upkeep, everyone welcome, Info Rosetta at (613) 268-2548 Beckwith Playgroup meets Mondays and Thursdays, 9:30-11:30. Beckwith Twp Hall, Black’s Corners, (Sept.-June).

Info: 613-257-1539.

Best Possible Start Drop-In. Parenting information and support. 1st and 3rd Mon day’s each month, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Country Roads CHC, 4319 Cove Road, Portland. In fo: Early Years Team, 613-272-2799 or 1-888-998-9927.

Bingo, Elgin Lions Club Hall, every Thursday night, 7 p.m. Smoke free.

Christmas Eve Community Church Ser vice will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, McDonald’s Corners at 6:30 pm.

There will be no morning service. Everyone welcome.

Christmas Eve Service. St. Andrew’s United church, Toledo. December 24, 7pm.

Reverend Lynne Gardiner leading in wor ship. Also a variety of music.

Christmas Eve Service will be held at Calvin United Church, Dewitt’s Corners at 6 pm., there will be no morning service. Eve ryone Welcome.

Christmas Services at Bethel United Church, Dec. 24, 11:00 a.m. Christmas Ser vice and refreshments, 7:00 p.m. Family Communion; Dec. 25, Refreshments 9:15, 10 a.m. Communion Service; Dec. 31 Ser vice 11:00 a.m.

CPHC Seniors 50+ Heartwise Exercise Class - Mondays, 9:30-10:30 am, ABC Hall, Info Margaret Miller (613) 273-9244 Euchre - Lunch at noon, 4-hand euchre games begin at 12:30, Mondays, ABC Hall, $6, Info Joanne Milner-Green (613) 279-1106.

Fun and Fitness, Mondays, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Watson’s Corners Hall. Info: Kara 613-259-2182.

Job Search Resource Centre, job post ings, computer and internet access, resume writing assistance, job search seminars and employment counselling. Guthrie House, 10 Perth St., Elgin.

Mon.-Fri. 9-4.

613-359-1140.

Line dancing is back in January at the ABC Hall. Two ten-week sessions begin Wed. Jan 3 at 3 pm and Fri. Jan. 5 at 10 am.

Contact Rhonda Aisbitt, (613) 885-8543 or rhondaaisbitt@hotmail.ca for more info.

Monday Nite Bingo, Royal Canadian Le gion Br#542, Westport. Doors open 5:30pm bingo starts 7pm, new progressive toonie pot.

Musicians Circle -Thursdays, 7 pm, ABC Hall, All musicians welcome and all genres of music. For information call Matt Churchill 613-273-9005 Next Cribbage Wed., Jan 3, 10 am Royal Canadian Legion Upper Rideau Branch #542, Westport Darts Sunday,. Resumes Sun., Jan 7th 12:45 Royal Canadian Legion Upper Rideau Branch #542, Westport RCL Upper Rideau Branch #542 is hosting their Annual New Years Day Party.

2-6pm light luncheon, Picket Fences playing.

Rideau Mellowdears, all male chorus, al ways welcome new voices, each Wednesday, 1:30-3:30pm at Bethel United Church, Ri deau Ferry Road. No Audition Necessary.

Contact: Lorne 613-264-1277.

Sunday December 24, St. James Angli can Church, Franktown. Christmas Eve Ser vice with Communion @ 6:30 p.m. All are welcome.

Support Group for individuals whose lives have been affected by mental health is sues or trauma. Wednesdays, 1-3pm in the li brary, Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1817 Richardson Side Road (at Huntmar), Carp

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TURKEY DINNER- all the trimmings & dessert. Dec 22, 5-7pm Open to everyone. A.N.A.F 315 Townline Rd East, Carleton Place. Merry Xmas to all.

SMITHS FALLS Christmas Season Services at SF First Baptist Church. 73 Beckwith Street N. Sun day December 17th: Choir Christmas Canta ta 10:30 am. Sunday December 24th: Worship Service 10:30 am. Christmas Eve Service 6:30 p.m. Everyone Welcome!

Club 60 at Smiths Falls Legion, Branch 95, invites everyone for meeting & fun games. 1:30 pm. on last Tuesday of every month.

Community Home Support Bereave ment Support Group, meets last Tue of the month, 1 - 3pm, Smiths Falls District Com munity Health Centre enter at front en trance 2 Gould St. Info: 613-267-6400 Diabetes Education Sessions and Fol low-Ups available each month at Rideau Valley Diabetes Services, 2 Gould St. Learn how to live well with Diabetes, no referral needed, 613-284-2558 for dates & times.

Duplicate Bridge, Monday, 7 p.m., Le gion Br 95, 7 Main St E. Partnership 613-633-6205.

Duplicate Bridge, Tuesday, 1 p.m., Le gion Br 95, 7 Main St E. Partnership 613-633-6205.

EA- Emotions Anonymous- 12-step or ganization working toward recovery from emotional difficulties (marriage, children, grief, etc). Meetings every Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Salvation Army Church (side door).

613-283-0960.

Monday Night Bid Euchre, Smiths Falls Legion, 7 p.m. Info 613-283-3292 Need help researching your ancestors?

Contact Lisa Trodden to make an appointment at 613-283-0711 or ltrodden@cogeco.ca Praises to the Lord in song, Christmas program, Sat Dec 23, 11am, Seventh Day Adventist Church, 333 Hwy 29. All Wel come.

Station Theatre - Smiths Falls Community Theatre presents - ‘Cadence Unplugged’ music concert. Friday, Dec 22 at 8pm. Tickets and info 613-283-0300 or www.smithsfallstheatre.com TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), A non-profit weight loss support group. Meet ings every Thursday night. 46 Bell Ave. Smiths Falls. Info. 613-284-0183.

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Jim Paul is turning 90!

Please join Jim’s family as we celebrate his birthday on Sat. Dec. 30, 2017 Open House 2 - 4:30 pm Waterside Retirement Residence, 105 McNeely Ave., Carleton Place.

No gifts please; your presence would be the best gift of all!

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On behalf of the family of the late Mrs. Jean Edith Haggett (May 17, 1935 - December 7, 2017), our family would like to extend the sincerest of thanks to all who helped care for, love and support Mom over the last few months, including all members of “Team Jean”. The countless meals, floral arrangements, cards, expressions of prayer and phone calls ... Mom was truly blessed by your outpouring of support as were we.

Included as part of “Team Jean”, where numerous individuals of whom we cannot possibly thank enough. A special Thank You to the Brockville and District Palliative Care Service Team, our Bethel Smiths Falls Church Community, and all of the wonderful health and home health teams.

In honour of Mom, in memoriams to the Brockville and District Hospice Palliative Care Service and Bethel Pentecostal Church, Smiths Falls, will continue to be gratefully acknowledged and appreciated by our family.

With love and sincere gratitude, The Haggett Family

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We would like to thank everyone involved for all the excellent care Margaret received at the Smiths Falls Hospital and the Merrickville Community Health Centre.

Also we would like to thank everyone for their support of cards, food, prayers, phone calls and donations to the Smiths Falls Food Bank in this difficult time of Margaret’s passing. A special thank you to Peter your my rock and to Blair & Son Funeral Home for all your kindness and excellent help.

Darlene & The McKenna Family

The family of the late Raymond Hutchinson would like to thank, Dr Peter Jechel, Cindy & Lesley, as well as Dr. O’Shea, the E.R. Staff, and the I.C.U. staff of the Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital (Perth site).

As well as the Blair & Son Funeral Home in Perth & Rev. Shirley Abrahames. Thank you everyone for the kind words, cards, flowers, and your generous donations to the A.L.S. (Amyotrohic Lateral Sclerosis) Society in memory of Raymond.

Sincerely, Brenda Hutchinson, & Daughters.

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The Family of LeeAnn Taylor

would like to thank the following people who helped us very much in our difficult time: The family of the late Armand Paquette would like to thank everyone for their generosity at the time of Armand’s passing.

Father Rod McNeil and Brother Terry Paquette, we thank you for the beautiful Funeral Mass. Fr. Rod thank you for all the times you brought Holy Communion to Armand, all of your visits and for bringing Armand the Sacraments during his final hospital stay, as well as the support you provided for us, his family.

We extend our sincere gratitude to Brother Terry for the lovely homily. We know Armand would have been smiling at your thoughtful words.

We wish to thank Dr. Muldowney for her care of Armand over the past 20 years; you certainly made a difference in his life.

Thank you to Sherri Stevens for all of the excellent nursing care and kindness you provided Armand through the years.

We thank the doctors and the nurses on the second floor of the Smiths Falls hospital. Your compassion and care brought Armand-and our familygreat comfort during a difficult time.

Our gratitude is extended to the paramedics who attended to Armand over the past couple of years when he required medical attention. Your kindness is so appreciated.

We offer sincere appreciation to the staff and volunteers of Broadview Retirement Centre. Over the last ten years, you worked tirelessly to ensure that Armand was comfortable and happy in his new home. For this, we are so appreciative.

A thank you also, to Armand’s family: his nephews, Brother Terry Paquette, and Larry Hamilton and his wife Cheryl, Michael Paquette and his wife Patty Ann; his nieces Beverly Paquette, Ann Hamilton and Ann Giff and her husband Brian, for all of the phone calls and visits. He loved each of you so much.

Thank you to Dianna Robertson, a wonderful friend to Armand. Thank you for always being there for him.

We extend a big thank you to Pat Murphy and the CWL ladies of St. Francis de Sales Parish for the beautiful luncheon after the funeral.

Dorothy Quattrocchi and the St. Francis de Sales choir provided the beautiful music for Armand’s funeral. Thank you so much.

Thank you to Scott Blair and Stephen Blair and staff at Blair and Sons Funeral Home. Your kindness, compassion and unwavering professionalism and attention to detail made all the difference during a very difficult time.

Finally, to all friends and family who helped in any way with cards, phone calls, visits, food, flowers and donations, we appreciated all of your thoughtfulness and kindness and are most grateful.

-Steve and Cathy Bridson and family

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The paramedics, doctors and nurses who never gave up and were very supportive.

Allan Barker Funeral Home for providing a service that was quite beautiful with Rev Guy Brown.

All the pallbearers for their acceptance of help.

Thank you also everyone for your kind words, thoughts, flowers and donations.

They are very telling of how much LeeAnn meant to so many different people.

A special thank you to the following individuals that without their help and support would have made an impossible time even worse: Joleane Charland, Lois McEwen, Jenette Bellefeuille, Carolyn Dixon, Penny Lackie, Brittany Rowsell and Bud Hamilton.

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King, Velva Barbara (nee Lucas) Passed away peacefully but unexpectedly at the Perth Hospital on Thursday, December 14, 2017, just five days following her 80th birthday.

Beloved wife and best friend of the late Beverly. She will be sadly missed by her nephew Jeff (Jenn) Sanders and niece Susan Sanders (Andrew English). She was a proud great-Aunt to Lucas, Abby and Logan. She will be fondly remembered by her brother-in-law Bill Sanders (Joyce) and sister-in-law Faye Lucas (Ken). She will be sadly missed by her close friend Cindy (Al) Olson. Velva was predeceased by her brother George Lucas and her sister Gloria Sanders. Velva was a dedicated and proud teacher in the Smiths Falls community and will be forever remembered by her many colleagues and students she touched over her many years of teaching. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A service to celebrate her life will take place in the Chapel on Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. Interment will follow at Wolford Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s Anglican Church ~ Newbliss or to the Wolford Cemetery Fund.

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Patrick Michael Johnston Lt. Colonel (Retired) June 8, 1941 December 10, 2017

Pat passed away at Medex Extendicare with his family by his side.

Cherished husband to Janice for 51 years.

Much loved father of Darren (Rebecca) and Kendra (Paul Timlock).

Grandpa will be missed by his four grandchildren, Ryan, Hannah, Cole, and Seth. Younger brother of Norma Podzelny and Bud (Louise) Johnston in BC. Loving brotherin-law of Donald (Wenda) Koehler and Yvonne (Paul Staab).

No funeral service.

His ashes will be placed in the family plot in Chilliwack, BC, at a later date. Special thanks to Medex staff for taking such good care of Pat, during his stay. Memorium donations to the Alzheimer’s Society of Lanark County, 115 Christie Lake Road, Perth, ON K7H 3C6, would be appreciated.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of the O’Dacre Family Funeral Home, Perth. 613-267-3082

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Devitt, Lorena E. (nee Bennett) Passed away peacefully surrounded by the love and support of her family at the Smiths Falls Hospital on Friday, December 15, 2017 at the age of 73.

Loving and devoted wife of the late Bob Devitt.

Cherished mother of Crystal (John) LeVatte.

Proud grandmother of Meredith (Luke) Taylor, Bailey LeVatte and great-grandmother of Avery Taylor.

Dear sister of Margaret (late John) Wilson, Sterling (Diane) Bennett, Gwen (Len) Spoelder, Gerald Bennett, and Harvey (Annmarie) Bennett.

Lorena is predeceased by her parents Orville and Mildred Bennett, her brothers Francis, Morley, Hope (Joan), and Rodger Bennett, as well as her sisters Miriam (Earl) Carruthers, Emily Cochrane, Ruby Giff, and Louise (John) Suffron. She is also predeceased by her husband Bob’s siblings, James Devitt, Betty Dorman and Dick Devitt. Lorena will be sadly missed by her brothers-in-law Bill (late Anne) Devitt, Don Giff, Woody Cochrane, and sisterin-law Earlene Bennett, along with her many nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. Lorena’s family would like to extend special gratitude to the doctors, nurses and all of the staff at the Smiths Falls Hospital for their outstanding care and concern for Lorena.

Family and friends were welcome to gather with the family to celebrate Lorena’s life at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, Smiths Falls on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 11 a.m. Private interment will take place at Union Cemetery, Merrickville at a later date. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Mel’s Farm - All Animal Rescue, Union Cemetery, Merrickville or to the Smiths Falls Hospital Foundation.

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Kelly, Mary ‘Celine’

On Sunday, December 17, 2017, Mary Celine Kelly passed away peacefully, at the age of 88, surrounded by family at the Hilltop Manor Nursing Home in Merrickville. Celine was the daughter of the late Thomas and Anne (nee Lenahan) Kelly of Smiths Falls. She is the sister of Aurea Rae, the late Thecla Jordan and the late Catherine Bell. She was a beloved aunt to the Rae family (Patricia, James, Peter, Thomas, Charles and Michael); the Jordan family (Anne Marie, John, Leona, Helen and Valerie); and the Bell family (Brian, Elaine, Karen and the late Barry). She was always a true part of our families. Celine was a high school teacher for many years at Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute. In her retirement, she ran her own store, Celine’s Stationery and Gifts. She was active in the Queen’s University Women’s Club and was always very involved with the Catholic Women’s League and St. Francis Church. Many thanks to all the staff and volunteers at Hilltop Manor Nursing Home, and to Dr. Montgomery for your excellent care, patience and understanding. Respects may be paid at the Blair & Son Funeral Home in Smiths Falls on Friday, December 22, 2017 from 5 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Francis de Sales Church in Smiths Falls on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Hilltop Resident Activity Fund, Canadian Cancer Society or to St. Francis de Sales Church Building Fund.

LOCKHART, Donald

(Founder Lockhart Electric, Sarnia) Peacefully at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital while surrounded by loved ones in the early morning hours of Sunday, December 17, 2017; George Donald “Don” Lockhart of Braeside, Ontario; formerly of Sarnia passed away at the age of 82. Beloved husband of Beth (nee Nelson) and by a former marriage of the late Ruth (nee Chamney).

Dearly loved father of Steve (Nancy) and Shaun (Laura Ferrera), both of Sarnia, Scott of Milton, Seth (Heather) and Shona (Paul Gray), both of Sarnia and stepfather of Nancy Ryan (Raymond Foley) of Ottawa. Predeceased by a stepdaughter, Jill Burr. Cherished and much loved Grandpa and Papa of Christie, Craig, Ryan, Jordan, Caleb, Michael, Katie, Jessica, Jocelyn, Jenelle, Joshua, Joel, Jacob and Hope and “Great-Grandpa” of 14. The last surviving child of the late Harry and Muriel (Norris) Lockhart, Don was predeceased by his 3 sisters: Hazel Mason (late Don), Eileen Burns (late Don) and Elva O’Hare (late Ken). A light spirited soul, Don enjoyed people. His ability to fix, repair or build just about anything was remarkable. His witty sense of humour made people feel at ease when around him. He will be missed. Relatives and friends were invited to pay their respects during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Tuesday evening, December 19th from 6 to 7:45 p.m. A Tribute to Don followed in the Pilon Family Chapel at 8 o’clock. A Celebration of Don’s life will take place in Sarnia at a later date with interment in Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery, Sarnia in the Spring of 2018. In memory of Don, please consider a donation to the Canadian Diabetes Association.

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CARD OF THANKS Following the passing of her beloved Mother, Emily Jean Hendry, after a courageous one year battle with cancer, Darlene Hendry would like to take this opportunity to “sincerely thank” all of her (their) relatives, friends and neighbours for their comfort, love and support during the time of Emily’s illness and in her last weeks and for their many expressions of sympathy and kindness following her recent decease; also her sincere thanks is extended for the excellent care and compassion provided to Emily by all the Doctors, Nurses and Radiation Technicians at the Ottawa General Hospital during her attendances there from November, 2016 to May, 2017, and in recent weeks by the Health Nurses at Bayshore and SouthEast LHIN/CCAC and CommiCare Therapy and by the Brockville Street Pharma Plus Pharmacist/ personnel and also the Ontario Medical Supply personnel, and to our Family Physician, Dr. Raphael Shew for his compassion and concern extended to Emily (and myself) which meant so much to both of us; and also a sincere thank you to our devoted Minister, Rev. Nancy MacLeod, and also to Emily’s Pallbearers, namely her Nephews, Steven Storey, Howard Storey and Murray Storey, and her Neighbours, Dan Sonnenburg and Chris Jungkunz. As well, a sincere thank you to the Ladies at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 95 for the luncheon following my Mother’s interment and to the Gemmell’s Flowers Ltd. for the beautiful and well coordinated flower arrangements prepared on request and sent to the Funeral Home, and finally, heartfelt thanks to the Lannin Funeral Home, that is to say, to the Hilton Family and Alexandra Alves, for their excellent care and compassion extended to myself and my family during this very difficult and sad time and for going above and behond to ensure that my Mother’s funeral was just as perfect as I had planned and for restoring my Mom’s beauty and dignity in the end. God bless you all. In lieu of Christmas Greetings by mail this year, may I take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy Holiday Season and “All the Best” in 2018.

August 30, 1935 December 15, 2017 Allen passed away peacefully on Friday, December 15th, 2017 at the Perth Community Care Centre, Perth, Ontario, at the age of 82 years. Allen was born in Smiths Falls, the only child of Ira and Mary Churchill. He grew up on the Fourth Line of Bathurst Township. Allen loved spending his summers and free time working on the farm of Mary and George Bourne. Music and sports were a big part of his life. He played guitar and other instruments, sang solos, duets, and enjoyed being part of many choirs.

During his adolescence, he was a member of the Perth Citizen’s Band. While attending Perth & District Collegiate Institute, he played basketball and football, and later was a member of the rowing team while attending Oxford University. After high school graduation, Allen entered the RCMP and served the force in various stations in Manitoba. It was in Beausejour, MB that Allen met his first wife, Helen, and determined that he was called to enter the ministry. He then attended the University of Toronto, Emmanuel College and completed a PhD in Theology at Oxford. Allen began his work within the United Church of Canada in 1970, serving in Cartwright (MB), Chatham, Hamilton and Ottawa (ON). In a ministry that spanned more than 55 years, Allen authored three books, participated in two missions to Kazakhstan, founded the Ottawa Summer School of Biblical and Theological Studies, chaired the committee for the Ottawa Billy Graham Crusade, and, in 1998, began the weekly radio broadcast called “Good News in the Morning” which continues to be spread worldwide. After retiring from full-time ministry to Rideau Ferry, he and his second wife, Alma, pastored the church of his childhood, Calvin United Church, along with Althorpe United Church, for 8 years. In 2016, he was honoured for 24 years of service as Chaplain for the RCMP in Ottawa. Allen was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease in 2011; during the next six years, while this disease increasingly impacted his physical stability and intellectual capacities, it could not diminish his faith or integrity, his good humour and warm smile, or his love for his family and community. Allen was predeceased by his parents, Ira Churchill and Mary Sansome Churchill, his step-father, Claude Frayne, and his first wife, Helen Hildebrand. He is survived by his second wife, Alma Carter, and his children, Christine, Thomas and Matthew, his daughters- in- law, Sashya and Rachel, his step-children, Jennifer, Janice and Dez and his grandchildren Meagan, Torin, Bartok, Isaac, Asher, Israel, Joshua, Grace and Adrienne, as well as an extended family of sisters- and brothers inlaw, nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation with Allen’s family will take place on Friday, January 5th, 2018 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W, Perth. A Celebration of Allen’s life will be held on Saturday, January 6th, 2018; the location and times to be announced at a later date. In remembrance, contributions to “Good News in the Morning” or the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada would be greatly appreciated. Allen will be deeply missed by all who knew him, but his spirit, love and example will sustain us all. Hebrews 12:2

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In hospital in Perth on Wednesday, December 13th, 2017 Lois Moreen (Chaplin) Tysick at the age of 82 years.

Dearly loved wife of the late Jack Nelson Tysick.

Cherished mother of Leanne Dyer (Brian Leeworthy) and Pam (John) Nagle; loving grandmother of Alanna Dyer (Devin Crosley), Aaron Dyer, Courtny Nagle (Marshall Norwood) and Megan Nagle (Simon Larocque). Lois was much loved twin sister of Iris (Jim) Nixon. Fondly remembered by her in-laws Madeline Chaplin, Glenn (Mary) Tysick, Rick (Gloria) Tysick, Cathy (Gordon) Chaplin and Karen Tysick (Mike Fournier).

She was predeceased by her parents Bert and Pearl Chaplin, son-in-law Kirk Dyer, brothers Kenneth and Arnold Chaplin, sister Eileen (Charlie) Harrison and sister-in-law Della Dowdell. Friends paid their respects Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore Street West, Perth on Monday, December 18th, 2017 from 9:30 until 10:30 A.M. followed by a funeral service in the Chapel. In remembrance, contributions to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation or the Ottawa Heart Institute would be appreciated.

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Sweeney, Clarence Edward Passed away on December 16, 2017 in the Perth Community Care Centre.

Clarence At the age of 75.

Dearly loved brother of Ervin (Anne), Bryon (Glenda), Donna Lowry (Allan). Special uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by his parents Earl Sweeney and Lillian (nee Giles), also his sister Muriel Fisher and infant brother William.

Survived by brother-in-law Glenn Fisher. Special friend to all who knew him at Community Support Services and especially Chris Lambert. We are deeply grateful to Perth Community Care Centre for their compassion and excellent care. Visitation - 12.00 to 1.00 on Dec. 30 2017.

Memorial Service at 1.00 with Reception to follow. At Boyds United Church, 450 Boyds Rd. Carleton Place.

Funeral Arrangements Entrusted Into The Care Of C. R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc. (127 Church St. Almonte, ON. 613-256-3313) Condolences & tributes: www.crgamble.com

Neumann, Robert Edwin “Bob”

August 7, 1944-December 16, 2017 (Retired-Professional Financial Advisor) Passed away after a brief illness at the Queensway Carleton Hospital Saturday, December 16, 2017.

Bob Neumann of Arnprior at the age of 73. Son of the late Kenneth and Emily (Chatterton) Neumann.

Dear brother of John Neumann and Harold Neumann (Gayle Anglen), both of Arnprior.

Will be fondly remembered by his nieces Sunshyne Mason (Gerald Levesque) and Tahverlee Anglen.

Arrangements by the Boyce Funeral Home Ltd., Chapel, Visitation and Reception Centre, 138 Daniel Street N., Arnprior. Friends are invited to join Bob’s family during visitation Thursday, December 21, 2017, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. A Private Family Service will take place at 12:00 p.m. in the Boyce Chapel.

Cremation to follow.

Interment at Sand Point Public Cemetery at a later date. In Memoriams to the Arnprior Food Bank would be appreciated.

Condolences/Tributes/Donations at www.boycefuneralhome.ca

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WHITE, Kim Oliver Wesley January 26, 1956 November 26, 2017 It is with great sadness the family of Kim announces his passing on November 26, 2017 at the age of 61. Kim was born in Almonte, Ontario in 1956. He is survived by his wife Joanne, sisters Cindy (Darryl), Shelley (Dave), Annette (Bill) as well as his extended family and friends. Kim was predeceased by his mother Lois and father Everette.

A celebration of life service was held on Monday December 4, 2017 in Spruce Grove, Alberta.

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Keeley, Colleen Dawn Marie (Kelly) Colleen passed away in the Perth hospital, on Monday, December 18th, 2017 surrounded by the love of her family. She was the cherished wife of Stephen Harold Keeley for 27 years and the adored mother of Jorden Nancy Genevieve and Scott Stephen Bower.

Colleen was the loved sister of Theresa (Jim) Gifford, Karen Kelly, David (Sylvie) Kelly, Danny (Sharyn) Kelly and Dennis (Vanessa) Kelly. She was predeceased by her parents Gerald and Nancy (Connelly) Kelly. Colleen was the Recreation Scheduling Co-Ordinator for the Town of Perth. She will be sadly missed by her colleagues, family and friends. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Thursday, December 21st, 2017 from 2:00 to 5:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, December 22nd, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

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OAKE, Randy

MacFarlane, Helen E.

Peacefully, with her daughters by her side, at the Carleton Place Hospital on Wednesday December 13, 2017, at the age of 83.

Predeceased by her loving husband Donald, and her dear son Mark. Cherished mother of Nancy (Ken Hedderson) and Cathy Rintoul.

Predeceased by her son-in-law Bob Rintoul.

Proud grandmother of Brian, Chris and Jamie (Rachael). Survived by her sisters Marjorie (Basil Beach-deceased), Milly (Ron Kinghorndeceased), Elsie (John Clarkson), and Carole (Bill Flint), and her brother Jack Reid (Evelyn).

Predeceased by her sister Ruby (Don Ferguson). Helen will be missed by her brother-in-law Jack (Margaret) MacFarlane and many nieces and nephews. Friends visited the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place, on Saturday, December 16, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral service in the chapel at 12 noon. Inurnment in the spring at United Cemeteries. For those who wish, donations to the Carleton Place Hospital Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. www.barkerfh.com

With heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved Randy passed away in the early hours of Thursday morning, December 14th, 2017.

He was only 57. Beloved husband and best friend of Sheila. Dearly loved father of Jason (Brandi) and Randy Jr. and stepfather of Shareece DesRochers (Philip Mumford) and Shane DesRochers (Jennifer). Cherished Grampa of Jaiela, Boston and Jason Oake Jr., Liam and Quinton Racine, Zavier and Declan DesRochers and Great-Grampa of Ares Oake.

Dear brother of Brett Oake (Donna), Roger Oake, Loren Oake, Faye Traversey (Brian) and Kay MacDonald (Wayne). Dear son of Evelyn (late Edward) Oake and son-in-law of Clayton (late Doris) Traversey. Also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews and many many wonderful friends. Relatives and friends were invited to a funeral service that was conducted in Emmanuel Anglican Church, 287 Harrington Street, Arnprior on Thursday morning, December 21st at 11 o’clock. Rev. Cathy McCaig officiating. In memory of Randy, please consider a donation to the Irvin Greenberg Family Cancer Centre, 3045 Baseline Road, Ottawa K2H 8P4.

Arrangements in the professional care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior.

Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

Margaret “Edna” Isabel Drummond

Peacefully, at Stoneridge Manor on December 13, 2017, at the age of 95. Loving wife of the late Clarence Drummond. Dear mother of six sons; late Ron (Gail), Brian (Lillian), late John (Lynda), Wayne (Nancy), Barry (Jean) and Stephen. Proud grandmother of thirteen grandchildren and nineteen greatgrandchildren. Beloved daughter of the late William G. Dunlop and his wife the late Annie McKay. Dear sister of Fred (late Dorothy) and sister-in- law Dorie Dunlop. Predeceased by brothers Nelson, Gordon, William, Melville, Norman and sisters Effie (Cliff) Robertson, Mary (Hugh) McClymont and Alice (Neil) McIntosh. Friends visited the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place, on Friday, December 15, 2017 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Service was held at Boyd’s Church, Innisville at 1:00 on Saturday. Interment followed at Boyd’s Cemetery, Innisville. For those who wish, donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family. www.barkerfh.com

NEVEU: Ruth “Ruthie” Wilena of Algoma Mills, ON “A beautiful person” Peacefully, with her husband at her side, at Blind River Health Centre, Blind River, ON, Tuesday, December 12, 2017, after a long battle with a chronic autoimmune disease.

Ruth “Ruthie” Neveu (nee Malcomnson) passed away at age 74. She was born on June 9th, 1943 in Kemptville, Ontario.

Dearly beloved wife of Bernard (Bernie) Neveu of 40 years who will miss his “Bigfoot Ruthie”. Mother of Christine Herbert (nee De Chateauvert). Grandmother of Nichole and Michael. Daughter of the late Orville and Dorothy Malcomnson (nee Peterson). Cherished and will be sadly missed by her siblings Orv (Linda), Rhea and Gerald (Karen). Also missed by her two favourite nieces Stacey (Johnny) and Kristin (Matt) and their children Maverick, Gabby, Mya and Owen. Survived by sister in law Marie-Claire Neveu. Ruth will also be missed by her many friends. Bernie would always say, “Everybody loves Ruthie”. She embraced life and had an infectious sense of humor. One of her favorite pastimes was going to Michigan to do the “Ka-Ching” thing! Her other favorite was the outdoors.

She lived on the “Big Lake” in Algoma Mills and loved boating, fishing (especially ice fishing), snow-mobiling and bird hunting.

Ruth was also a busy girl over the years partnering with Bernie in different small business adventures. Then, in 1989 she found her “baby”; Topper’s Pizza Franchise in Elliot Lake that she nurtured for 25 years. She retired after selling the business in September, 2014.

Kudos and heartfelt thanks to the paramedics, staff, nurses (Debbie, Renee, Chantale), Dr. Buehner from Sault Ste. Marie and especially Dr. Mark Deverell.

They gave their all going above and beyond, ensuring that Ruth had the ultimate of care and making sure she was comfortable during her short stay at the hospital. At Ruth’s request, cremation has taken place and there will be no services.

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JANSEN Darcy

Tragically on Thursday December 14, 2017 in Tweed, Ontario age 26 years.

Darcy Hendrick Jansen of Ingleside.

Beloved son of Henry and Brenda (MacMillan) Jansen. Cherished partner and best friend of Chelsea Adlard. Loved grandson of Ruth Hamilton of Smiths Falls (late Allan MacMillan) and the late Hank and Johanna Jansen. Loved nephew of Ron MacMillan (Lynne), Sharon Covell (Tom), Heather Langdon (Doug), Duncan MacMillan (Tracy), Bill Jansen (Edie), Jan Pettem (Ron), Harry Jansen (Marilyn), Roy Jansen (Julie), Ronnie Jansen, Johnny Jansen and Bernie Jansen (Teri). Sadly missed by numerous cousins. Visitation will be held at the Brownlee Funeral Home MacDougall Chapel 14815 County Road 2 Ingleside on Friday from 2-4pm and 7-9pm and on Saturday from 10am until 10:45am. A CELEBRATION OF DARCY’S LIFE WILL BE HELD IN THE CHAPEL OF THE FUNERAL HOME ON SATURDAY DECEMBER 23, 2017 AT 11AM. Reverend Lois Gaudet officiating. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the O.S.P.C.A. would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be made at www.brownleefuneralhomes.com.

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BAKER, Irma Elaine In loving memory of a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who passed away December 20, 2011.

So many things have happened Since you were called away, So many things to share with you Had you been left to stay.

Every day in some small way Memories of you come our way; Though absent, you are ever near, Still missed, still loved and always dear.

All our love Bev, Ron & Kyle Rachael, Jason & Evan

JOHNSTON, Evelyn Elizabeth With great sadness, we announce the peaceful death of our beloved mother and matriarch, Evelyn, at the Great War Memorial Hospital, Perth, on Sunday, December 17, 2017 at the age of 96.

She is survived by her sons Brian (Barb) Johnston and Jim Kuzych; grandsons Adam (Shelly), David (Tina), Khorlo, and Sean; granddaughters Maria, Naira and Shelley (Michael); and five great grandchildren Freya, Jasmine, Louise, Jack and Lucas.

She was predeceased by George, her husband of 57 years (Aug. 1997) and her son Lorne Johnston (Apr. 2017). Born Evelyn Tottle on Feb. 10, 1921 in Winnipeg, she was the youngest of five siblings. Growing up, she was very active in sports (track and field and basketball) and attended Daniel McIntyre H.S. where she met George.

They both went on to graduate from Success Business College in Winnipeg. They were married in Vancouver in 1940, shortly after George had enlisted in the R.C.A.F. Posting to several Canadian bases followed which included a three-year stint in Zweibrucken, Germany, as the family grew. Mom excelled in providing for her three boys (cooking, a specialty) as well as developing a full-time career with the federal Government. She worked as an executive secretary at the Experimental Farm in Ottawa and later when they moved to Winnipeg in 1964, where she joined the Canadian Board of Grain Commisioners. Retirement brought them back to Ontario, settling near Perth, to be closer to the sons and their families. They enjoyed world travel over the years and kept active with bridge, square dancing and golf. Unfortunately, soon after George passed away in 1997, she developed shingles which progressively left her less able to walk.

But her cheerful demeanour, dry wit and clear mind endured to the end. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her. After cremation, a memorial service will be held at Lanark Lodge in Perth on Saturday, Dec. 30th from 1-2 pm. Her remains will be interred beside George and their favourite dog ‘Dolly’ at Brookside Cemetary in Winnipeg in early May, 2018. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Lanark Lodge, 511 Christie Lake Road, Perth, ON. K7H 3C6. A final thanks to the doctors and all her caregivers that provided for Evelyn’s comfort in later life.

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Mikey Duberville Left Us May 2, 2002 Another Christmas without our special little boy.

It was the worst nightmare we could ever imagine, And it continues with every breath we take.

So have a special Christmas.

We miss you so much.

Say hello to your Gramma’s and Poppa’s and Uncle Wayne.

Lots of Love Mommy and Daddy

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Don and Nancy Campbell 2017 I’ve just heard that Don died on Sunday, December 10. Again I was too late. When I had been informed of his wife Nancy’s death in July, I wrote Don the following letter. I did not know how to get it to him, or how to reach him. (There was no funeral). An internet search by a friend proved fruitless. He was my first Canadian friend when I came to Smiths Falls from Detroit in 1972, but our relationship had lapsed to this regrettable point. The handwritten letter sat in my desk, ready for the right moment – surely I would run into him, there was time. Only too late does it make it out of the drawer. But rather than discard it now as pointless, I am making it public for whatever possible benefit to anyone it may be.

July 22, 2017 Dear Don, It’s now a couple of days since I heard about the loss to you – and to the world – of Nancy. I tried to find your phone number (it must still be unlisted), and I haven’t had a computer for about 15 years, so I don’t have a way to reach you other than this attempt at a letter, so perhaps I’m writing this just for myself. And if it’s just me I’m writing to, well, I need to say something – and to see that I’ve said something – about the love of your life, your best friend and wonderful wife.

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Not long ago I wrote a letter to my son, Tristan, about walking through Lower Reach Park and beneath the osprey nest. In the summer there are usually one or two adults there, and every year there are the squealing chicks (but they know enough to be quiet when Mom and Dad are away fishing). I walk by them and the grown-ups look over and down at me and I feel suddenly special, and as I wrote to Tristan, it is as if I’m somehow elevated. Here I am, just me, regarded by these feathered spectacles, these shining and boasting descendants of flying dinosaurs, and I have an awarded status. (I have to say that I’m glad I’m not a fish just then, or I’d soon be up in their nest being torn apart to feed their squaking brats. “Hey – I’m walking here, not swimming,” I would hastily point out.

So I think that this is the safest way I can describe my feelings toward Nancy, my experience of her as she expressed life itself. She would, in a room, at a party, outdoors or in the halls of Rideau Regional, look over at me. Maybe she had asked me a question and was waiting for an answer, or perhaps I had just said something stupid, but for those moments everything slowed down and it was, I now see, as if I was being regarded by an osprey. This elegant and brilliant and fierce form of life – all plumage and altitude – took this instant to let me know that I mattered.

P.S.: Other than this, Don, I don’t know what to do. I sit here stunned and ultimately speechless. All my best to Johnathan, Adam and Angela: they are made of their living mother – they are her each day and night in her life, and will carry with them, not only a treasury of memories, but the breathing and beautiful Nancy herself.

P.P.S.: A few days after writing this, I went walking again through Lower Reach Park and, with Nancy in mind, hoped I would see an osprey or two. Mid-way in, I was feeling disappointment – there were none in the nest or in the air, so I wished for better luck another day. But then I thought I could hear one. I looked all around, through tree-branches and over the river, but nothing. I don’t know how it occurred to me to stop and look straight up. I couldn’t believe it: there, just a few metres above my head, was an osprey. It was gliding as if frozen, slowly, silent, in the same direction I was heading, without so much as a single feather stirring. I briefly caught its eye as it moved forward, exactly over the trail, before veering toward the water. It was several minutes before I could continue. As you know, Don, I am a lifelong non-believer in angels, spirits or souls. But I was shaken and, to my surprise, felt unnerved for the rest of the day. I don’t know what to make of it, but I am content now – even happy—to leave it as a day’s beautiful mystery, but one as profound and grand as life itself.

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WHITEN William Bill It has been 29 years December 22, 1988.

Deep in our hearts there is a picture, More precious then silver and gold.

Tif the picture of a dear father and grandpa, Who’s memory will never grow old.

Lovingly remembered Elaine, Terry, Neil, Linda, Bruce, Penny, Brian, Diane, Brent, Cara, Kim and grandchildren

In memory of our dear parents and grandparents: Cathy Thomas - December 24, 2015 Neil Thomas - January 26, 2016 Time takes away The edge of grief, But memory turns back Every leaf.

Thinking of you every day, Leah, Dave, Austin & Jordan Truscott Janine, Kevin, Sarah, Erin & Emily McLeod Brent Thomas IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM JOHNSON, Ron (R.B.) October 5, 1940 - December 15, 2015 2 years have gone by and our hearts still hurt like it was yesterday, We love and miss your smiles, your hugs and your love.

Missing you always, Patti, Jeff, Kathy, Sandy, Karen, Mike and extended family

But I have a problem right at the start: how do I (or how does any man) talk about Nancy without sounding like I was in love with her? I have vivid images of her that will stay with me always. One of them is at a beach, her long hair in the sun and the wind: hair and sun and wind all tangled together, and which was which? Driving your Corvette and singing. Fishing when I caught a pickerel and imagined I was Hemingway hooking a marlin off the coast of Cuba. And even at night: remember what joyous fools we were after Settlers Days revels, jumping naked off the Abbott St. bridge into the canal? She laughed (while staying safe and dry and sane) and shook her head but loved us for it, and it was as if we leaped and swam in full sunlight. I will always swear that it was your idea, regardless of the facts, and I still think about our frolic every time I walk over that bridge on my way twice-a-week to get groceries at Independent. I look that long way down and think that maybe we were a little bit drunk at the time.

So, Don, I probably was in love with her. But who, as a full-blooded human being, could not be?

Take it as a tribute to your taste, your abilities to discover and keep what was best for you. She was. She is. You and she believed in the best of each other, obvious to us all, a deathless belief that has its own integrity and is timeless. I say again that she is. And like those majestic ospreys, she will fly within you and thrill you – and me and everyone – as long as we keep the wide and highest skies for her.

All love to you, Mike Selvey

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In memory of Jean Mary Coyle (nee Harper) beloved wife, mother and grandmother who passed away too soon on December 24, 2009.

Remembering you is easy We do it every day Missing you is the hardest part As it never goes away To hear your voice.

To see your smile To sit with you and talk for awhile Would be our greatest wish Today, tomorrow, our whole life through We shall always love and remember you.

Love, Alfred Kevin, Julie, Ava Jean and Nicholas Catherine, Sean, Caitlin and Liam

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FERGUSON, Carl In loving memory of a dearly loved Husband, Father and Grandfather who was called home on December 24, 2016.

Treasured still, with love sincere, The memory of one we loved so dear, Fondest thoughts are ever entwined, In beautiful memories you left behind.

Forever with us, Doris, Carolyn, Donna, Vivian, Lynn and Families

IN MEMORIAM SADLER In loving memory of a cherished husband, father and Poppa Carl who left us suddenly December 12, 2000.

If memories bring you closer, We are never far apart, Not a day will we forget you, You’ll always be in our hearts.

Love and miss you, Shirley, Carol Ann, Beverley, Kathryn and Families

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THOMAS In loving memory of a Cath who passed away December 24, 2015 and Neil who passed away January 26, 2016.

Remembered everyday Marjorie & Family

Jean Evoy A dear Mother who passed away December 26, 1996.

Not a day goes by that my thoughts aren’t with you.

Sadly missed but never forgotten, Your Son Archie

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In Loving Memory of our Parents Velma and John Fitchell Mary and Jack Park Remembering you is easy We do it every day Now all we have are memories and your pictures in a frame.

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

To us you’re very special What more is there to say Except to wish with all our hearts that you were here today.

At Christmas and Always Forever loved and always remembered Darlene and Bill Linton Dianne and Bill Park and Families

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Wm. LYLE Armstrong – It will be 3 years on Dec 23rd 2017, since you passed away.

Hard to believe.

Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day.

Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed, and very dear.

Maureen & Family

IN MEMORIAM In Memory of Stirling Weedmark Stirling B. Weedmark December 22, 2007 Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-grandfather.

Ten years have passed since that sad day when one we loved was called away.

God took him home — it was His will within our hearts he liveth still.

Forever loved and never forgotten Arlene and Family

In Memory of Lonny McNeely April 9th, 1965 - December 20th, 2007 In a quiet country grave Where the gentle breezes blow Lies the one we loved so dearly Who passed away 10 years ago Gone are the days we used to share But in our hearts, you are always there Never more than a thought away Loved and always remembered every day Miss You Love, Mom, Dad, Tracey, Randy, Julie, Family & Friends

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BERNICKY Francis January 10, 1984 Husband and Dad

SCALE Dale Marie December 20, 2008 Daughter and Sister

We shared so many memories, of which we had a part, And we will keep them treasured in our hearts.

We close our eyes and hear your voice, Your laughter, see that special smile, And then we feel a quiet peace, For we have walked with you awhile.

Forever loved and missed Marina (Mom) and Brian

Stewart, Richard L. December 18, 2007 Ten years have passed since you left us, but it seems like only yesterday.

Lovingly remembered by Your wife Pat, and children Christine, Ron and Jennifer and families.

KENDALL - In loving memory of a dear father, grandfather, great-grandfather Robert who passed away January 9, 2006. and a dear mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother Marion who passed away December 27, 2013.

Time may hide the sadness, Like a smile that hides the tears.

Precious memories never fade despite the passing years.

Our hearts are like a memory book, Every page so clear.

Holds all the loving thoughts of you, Recorded year by year.

Lovingly remembered Bill & Barb Jeff & Nicky & Family Julie & Robert & Family IN MEMORIAM BAKER - In loving memory of a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, Irma Baker, who passed away December 20, 2011.

You are gone but not forgotten, As it dawns another year.

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

To us you were so special, What more is there to say.

Except to wish with all our hearts, That you were here today.

They say that time heals everything, But we know it isn’t so, Because it hurts as much today, As it did six years ago.

Forever loved and remembered Barb, Bill Jeff, Nicky & Family Julie, Robert & Family

BURCHILL, Marion December 28, 2016 Mom’s memory is as dear today, As in the hour she passed away.

Everyday in some small way, Memories of her come our way.

Though absent you are ever near, Still so missed, Still so loved, And ever dear.

XO Donnie and Donna “Tuffy” Nancy and Stan, Amie and Martin Elliot, Oliver, Jenna and Brandon

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COMING EVENTS CARSON, Susan October 7, 1954 - December 27, 2016 Loving memories I will never forget.

Johnny Jason & Tammy Tyler, Christian Lucas & Hannah Bryce, Jace Gemma IN MEMORIAM

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McDonald’s Corners Agricultural Society New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance 194 Camerons Road, McDonald’s Corners, ON December 31st 2017 Cocktails from 6 to 7pm, Dinner starts at 7pm Dancing from 9pm to 1am to the music of Neville Wells With Joe White, Frank Koller, Rocky Bigford, & Ed Ashton Tickets - $30/person Tickets available at: The Hill Store – McDonald’s Corners B&T’s Hopetown General Store or call 613-267-1406

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WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES LACKEY, Ann - In loving memory of our Dear Mother and Grandmother who left us December 18, 1983.

Our Angel up in Heaven We wanted you to know We feel you watching over us everywhere we go.

We wish you were here with us, But that can never be Memories of you are in our hearts that only we can see.

Our Angel up in Heaven We hope you understand That we would give anything If we could hold your hand.

We’d hold you oh so tightly And never let you go And all the love inside of us to you we would show.

Our Angel up in Heaven For now we are apart You’ll always live inside of us Deep within our hearts.

Always loved, sadly missed and remembered by her loving family.

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1st ...........................Paper 2nd ....................... Cotton 3rd .......................Leather 4th ......................... Books 5th ......................... Wood 6th .................Candy, Iron 7th ............. Copper, Wool 8th .......... Bronze, Pottery 9th .......... Pottery, Willow 10th ......... Tin, Aluminum 11th .........................Steel 12th .................Linen, Silk 13th ..........................Lace

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10” Samsung Tablet, Attention Wood Cutters new, paid over $300, bill December Special: light of sale Nov 2017, asking chain oil $8.50/jug. $200; pair of furlined Pete’s Lawn & Marine mens side-zippered boots, size 11, paid over 613-267-7053. $100, asking $50, also many electric kitchen items. 613-257-5630 Cedar pickets, rails, post & mill logs for sale,. Call or text 613-913-7958.

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Fridges, stoves, dishwasher’s, washers, driers and freezers sold with free 30 day warranty. Extended warranty is available. Delivery available. Dan Peters Sales Centre - 3768 Hwy 43 west, Smiths Falls.

Open Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays 12 pm - 5 pm.

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2000 FORD Ranger 4x4, Off-Road XLT, mint condition, 169,000km, certified, asking $5000. 1968 Dodge Dart, sweet little ride. $10,000 obo.

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1 Room for rent, 42 Church St West, Smiths Falls, full-time working Code Apartments. Smiths quiet person, all inclusive, Falls. Spacious, bright, 2 bedroom in clean, quiet, $120/wk. 613-812-2400. adult building. Fridge, stove, parking, laundry fa3 bedroom home, cilities. 613-283-7779.

Wanted: Classic & Vintage Smiths Falls, heat, hydro, cars & trucks. Please call water, parking included. Colonel By Luxury adult $1300/mnth. Call Perry apartments. Close to Mark 613-360-2699.

613-284-4191 County Fair Mall in Smiths Falls. Air condiFARM tioning, exercise room, 3 BEDROOM townhouse party room, library and in Carleton Place. $1350, elevator. 613-283-9650. & last months. No TOM’S CUSTOM first Smoking. end unit. 1 1/2 AIRLESS PAINTING bath, rec room baseFOR RENT Specializing in roof ment. Call evenings 613-325-9818 barn & aluminum/ vinyl siding painting Country setting by the Mississippi River, 2 bed*30 years experience.

Carleton Place, 1 room mobile home, large *Screw nailing and bedroom apartment,. 1 bedroom in-law suite roof repairs.

Available Jan. 1. $750 (730sq ft), clean, freshly Insured and Bonded plus gas heat & hydro. painted, no smoking, refFree Estimates Call Craig 613-253-7777 erences. Available Feb 1.

(613)283-8475 e m a i l : $595/$795 plus. info@countycabs.com 613-795-1981 2004 Buick LaSabre, 126,000km, loaded, 3.8, excellent condition, highly rated, certified, asking $4950. 613-264-1088

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Perth, small 2 bedroom, 2nd floor, $700 plus hydro, available Dec 1.

613-267-4831 Smiths Falls, 1st floor, 1 bedroom apartment, all inclusive, including wifi. $925/mnth. 613-889-2894 Smiths Falls, Toulon Place Apartments, 3rd floor, 2 bedroom $870/mth; Available Immediately. Clean, quiet, secure building, live-in superintendent, ground floor laundry. 613-283-9650.

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER RANCH DULUX; top quality, spotless, over 3000 sq ft, 21/2 bath modern home, Smith Falls. 168 acres, overflowing creek 2 large barns several paddocks and nature trail. Pristine property $629 000 or trade for your property.

Call Gerry Hudson 1-613-449-1668.

Sales Representative of Remax Riverview Realty Ltd. Brokerage

PERSONAL Alcoholics Anonymous 613-284-2696.

Are you concerned about someone’s drinking?

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

Call 613-284-6100, 257-3138, 272-3105, 203-3713, 826-2566, 283-3920.

MALE 72 seeks female 65+ 613-622-5887 Overeaters Anonymous 613-264-5158

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F I R E A R M S WA N T E D F O R FEBRUARY 24TH, 2018 LIVE & ONLINE AUCTION: Rifles, Shotguns, Handguns, Militaria.

Auction or Purchase: Collections, Estates, Individual items.

Contact Paul, Switzer's A u c t i o n : To l l - F r e e 1 - 8 0 0 - 6 9 4 2609, info@switzersauction.com or www.switzersauction.com.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPS. MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand 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!

LOOKING FOR part-time local person in Carleton Place to do apartment renovations and maintenance 8-16 hours/week, must have most tools, drivers licence and able to work independently, be productive and meet deadlines. Call Craig 613-253-7777 or email info@countycabs.com

WORK WANTED

T.L.C.

74475/111 CL450940_0626

HOME IMPROVEMENTS No job too small!

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

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED CLEANER REQUIRED immediately Kemptville Area. 3 nights per week (5 hour shifts). Experience required, WHMIS and MSDS training required. If interested, please email donnafoilimp@bellnet.ca

Busy Handyman Service looking for Snow-plow Operators and shovelers. Parttime or could lead to fulltime. Call 613-267-5460.

Classifieds Get Results!

HELP WANTED

Advertising serves by informing.

CANADIAN ADVERTISING FOUNDATION HELP WANTED

Hoffman Materials Inc.

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A Small Job or More.

Renovations/Repairs.

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

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

DZ Driver/Forklift Operator Kemptville Area

Deliveries with triaxle truck and truck mounted forklift. Ontario Drivers abstract and Forklift Certificate required.

Please submit resume by fax: (613) 258-4864 or email larry@hoffmanmaterials.ca

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR-MANAGER SMITHS FALLS AND DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Executive Director is the chief staff officer of the Smiths Falls and District Chamber of Commerce (Chamber). (S)He is responsible for providing leadership and direction on all aspects of operational decisions as they pertain to the Chamber’s activities.

The Executive Director is responsible for carrying out the objectives of the Board of Directors, representing the membership in a pro-active manner by effective management of the Chamber’s human, financial and other resources.

The Executive Director shall ensure the Chamber represents a wide range of business & community interests and that the organization supports the growth and prosperity of its members through its business pillars namely: advocacy, education, networking and member programs and services.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS The Executive Director reports to the Board through the President and hires and supervises all Chamber staff REQUIRED SKILLS • Good understanding of the business environment and local business issues • Ability to oversee all financial matters including revenue, expenses and the preparation of budgets • Public and government relations experience • Highly developed management and leadership skills • Experience working with boards and volunteers • Experience building a cohesive team • Well defined communication skills both verbal and written • Advanced working level understanding of Not for Profit finances • Proficiency in the use of technology and social media tools • Ability to facilitate the implementation of a strategic management cycle

HELP WANTED

DRIVERS REQUIRED

HELP WANTED

Levi Home Hardware Building Centre Almonte Help Wanted Delivery Driver/Yard Worker

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.

Please call Brett

at 613-283-5555.

www.leedsgrenville.com

C A R E E R S For details on current job postings and to apply, visit our website at www.leedsgrenville.com/careers

- Serve customers and contractors - Preparation of customer orders - Delivery of building supplies to job sites - Ensure yard and equipment is safe, clean and organized - Stock items - Attention to detail - Valid driver’s license required - Job requires flexible hours Job Type – Full-Time / Part-Time Resume can submitted e-mail levi.lumber@homehardware.ca or dropped off in person at Levi Home Hardware Builder Centre Desk.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

POSTED: December 21st at 4 p.m.

HELP WANTED

GARAGE SALE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS & OTHERS ALL CLAIMS against the Estate of BESSIE ETHEL LOWE (nee SMITH), late of the Town of Smiths Falls, in the County of Lanark, who died on or about the 18th day of October, 2017, must be filed with the hereinafter stated Solicitor for the undersigned personal representative on or before the 5th day of February, 2018; thereafter, the undersigned will distribute the assets of the said Estate, having regard only to claims then filed.

Indoor Moving Sale, Vintage & Antiques, store contents, 25-50% off. 111 Main St. East, Merrickville. Thurs Dec 21-Sat Dec 23, 10-5pm, Sun Dec 24, 10-2pm, Dec 27-28, 10-4pm.

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

613-250-0290.

HELP WANTED

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

613-899-7269.

HELP WANTED

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Eastern Ontario’s Largest Indoor Flea Market 150 booths Open Every Sunday All Year 8am-4pm Hwy. #31 – 2 kms north of 401

Mchaffies Flea Market

DATED at Smiths Falls, Ontario, this 15th day of December, 2017.

JACQUELINE HAWKINS Estate Trustee Without a Will (Administratrix)

ELLEN

Gregory W. Fournier, Solicitor 35 Daniel Street, Box 752 Smiths Falls, Ontario K7A 4W6 Her Solicitor herein.

Community and Social Services: COMMUNITY INFORMATION AND DATA COORDINATOR, PFT Competition #CSS-17-156 Closing: 4 p.m., January 11, 2018

AUCTIONS

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310T Truck/Coach MECHANIC Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited has a state of the art, full service, repair facility. We are looking for energetic, self-starters, who enjoy a team environment.

Our mechanics are responsible for performing inspections, preventative maintenance, major and minor repairs, modifications and overhauls on company vehicles.

Details: • Full-time, year round employment in state of the art facility • 310T license or certification required • Candidates must have their own tools • Attractive Compensation offered for qualified candidates Please contact us today!

Email: careers@thomascavanagh.ca FAX: 613-253-0071

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we offer: Competitive wage and benefit package Excellent, well maintained equipment Dedicated tractors Home every weekend our primary area of operations is from Eastern ontario to the gTA and Southwestern ontario. we require: 2 years AZ experience Clean abstract Professional attitude

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Monday January 1 2018

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Please call 800-387-0638 for more information or forward resume to info@tibbstransport.com or fax to 613-258-5391. www.tibbstransport.com

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QUALIFICATIONS • Post-Secondary education in related field considered an asset • Experience working with a governance board This is a full-time position. For full details visit www.smithsfallschamber.com/ed All qualified candidates are encouraged to forward a cover letter, resume and three references to president@smithsfallschamber.ca Deadline: Sun., Dec. 31st, 2017.

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to be held at Lombardy Agricultural Hall - 6 Kellys Road, Lombardy Doors open 9am - Public UNRESERVED Auction Starts 10 am. Indoor heated hall. Catering and washrooms. No Buyers Premium. See website for 1000 + pictures.

— Open House for Real Estate Auction: Saturday, January 6 - 1 PM to 4 PM Sunday, January 7 - 1 PM to 4 PM ***Real Estate Auction of 3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, Townhouse style condominium Will be held Saturday, January 13, 2018 @ 1 pm sharp on site @ 45 A Woodfield Drive, Nepean. Please see website for pictures & listing. Questions? Call or text Dan.

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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Real Christmas Trees ASHBY CHRISTMAS TREES

McKibbon Tree Farm

We plant, grow, trim and cut our own trees, brought in daily from our farm – Scots Pine, White Pine, Spruce, Blue Spruce and Balsam.

663 Anderson Side Road North Fallbrooke

Scotch Pine $10 Spruce $30 PRE-CUT OR CUT YOUR OWN Open Sat-Sun 10a.m.-3p.m.

613-267-6546 Treeland Christmas Tree Farm

The Hendry’s

Christmas Trees Fir and Scotch Pine 6’ to 8’

Opening December 2, 2017 Mon.-Fri. 3pm-5pm Sat. & Sun. 8am-5pm

2352 Scotch Line Rd., Perth, ON (3km West of Perth)

613-283-6284

Open December 1st - 23rd Mon.-Thurs. 5-8 pm Fri.-Sun. 9 am-8 pm

717 St. Lawrence Street, Merrickville

613-269-2590

www.mckibbonxmastrees.com

REID GARDENS Fresh Cut Christmas Trees

• Balsam Fir • Fraser Fir

Carrot apple doughnuts are a holiday treat with maple glaze. Enjoy some today.

Wide selection of fresh cut greens available 8th Line at County Road 29 Carleton Place

613-253-3467 R0014086817

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Mon-Wed 10-5 Thurs & Fri 10-7 Sat 9-5 • Sun 10-4

Source: Foodland Ontario

Savour baked carrot apple doughnuts with maple glaze The addition of carrot and apple makes these baked doughnuts with maple glaze moist and absolutely irresistible.

Preparation time: 35 minutes Baking time: 20 minutes Makes 10 Ingredients 1-1/2 cup (375 ml) self-raising cake and pastry flour 1-1/2 tsp (7 ml) ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp (2 ml) each cardamom and salt 2 Ontario eggs 1/3 cup (75 ml) packed brown sugar 3 tbsp (45 ml) melted butter 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla 3/4 cup (175 ml) grated carrot 3/4 cup (175 ml) finely diced apple 3/4 cup (175 ml) 2 per cent plain Greek yogurt Maple glaze: 1/2 cup (125 ml) icing sugar 3 tbsp (45 ml) maple syrup 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla 1/4 tsp (1 ml) ground cinnamon Preparation instructions

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In a medium bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, cardamom and salt.

In large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, butter and vanilla. Stir in carrot and apple. Stir in flour mixture, alternating with yogurt until batter is smooth. Spoon into large zip-lock plastic bag and press out excess air. Cut small corner off bag; gently press to pipe dough into greased doughnut pan, filling ten doughnut cavities.

Bake in 425 F (220 C) oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned and doughnuts spring back when lightly touched. Let cool in pan on rack for five minutes; invert onto rack and cool completely.

Maple glaze: In small bowl, stir together icing sugar, maple syrup, vanilla and cinnamon. If necessary, add water to thin icing to desired consistency. Drizzle doughnuts with glaze when cooled.

Nutritional information: One doughnut Protein: 4 grams Fat: 5 grams Carbohydrate: 33 grams Calories: 190 Fibre: 1 gram Sodium: 170 milligrams Source: Foodland Ontario

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