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Community – The staff at Royal LePage Advantage Real Estate, Perth, collected 1,175 pounds of food and $550 in cash donations for the Build a Mountain of Food campaign benefiting The Table Community Food Centre in town. Above, Hugh Colton gives a thumb’s-up from the tailgate of a half-ton truck load of food that is going to The Table from Royal LePage, Perth. From the left are George Edwards, Michelle Fournier, Pauline Aunger, Mesha Somerville, Brenda Barr, Brian Cavanaugh and Mark Lee. At left, Wendy Quarrington, the food bank coordinator at The Table, gives Build a Mountain of Food organizer, Hugh Colton, a hug for his recent donation from Royal LePage. They stand in the back of the food centre where the items will be separated and dates checked before being placed on the shelves for consumption.
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News – If Santa is all about giving, then Hugh Colton is all about receiving – even if it is $100 bills pressed into his hand in parking lots. Now, to be clear, the organizer of the annual Build-a-Mountain of Food, has built up such a rapport over the years to make sure that the less fortunate do not go hungry during the holidays, so people dropping large amounts of money into his hand is not unusual. “Dave Carson shook my hand, said ‘Happy holidays, happy new year,’ and there was $100 in my hand,” said Colton during an interview on Monday, Dec. 23. “This sort of thing happened a lot,” whether it was in the parking lot of Brownlee’s Metro supermarket in Perth, or whether it was the $100 bill donated during the campaign’s stop in Athens. The past week has been a busy one for
Colton and his volunteers, with local business owners trying to best each other in a friendly rivalry to see who would put the campaign over the top. On the afternoon of Friday, Dec. 20 the campaign hit the $40,000 and 100,000 lbs.-plus mark. “Here’s how we did it,” said Colton. Starting off on Dec. 16, after the final weekend collection visits around the area, the campaign stood at 93,439 lbs. and $37,848.24. An amount to be proud of, to be sure. But then, Advanced Alarms rose to the occasion with a $650 cash-match donation, followed by realtor Michelle Fournier donation $550. Then, while driving in his Jeep to Perth, Colton received a phone call from Smiths Falls town councillor Shawn Pankow, who told him that “We’re taking you to 40.” Forty thousand dollars that is, with a donation from Pankow’s financial servic-
es company, and its staff, of $476.76. The final financials show that the campaign saw an increase of $7,492.86 (or 23 per cent) from the $32,696.14 in cash donations in 2012. Others stepped up on the food front too. Back to the 16th of December, while the Athens food drive had collected 175 lbs of food the weekend just ended, the food drive at Royal LePage in Perth collected 1,175 lbs of food – of which realtor Michelle Fournier then personally donated 1,000 lbs of food herself, on top of the amount raised. By 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20, Mark Grimes of Century 21 Realty, and his staff, who had teamed up with Park View Homes, contributed 4,211 lbs of food, to push the campaign over the 100,000 lbs limit. “I knew surprises were going to happen,” said a clearly elated Colton, with the
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for children and youth in Ontario. Ontario’s current legislation significantly restricts first-time entry into the child welfare system for children above the age of 16. Ontario remains the only jurisdiction in Canada that limits access to child welfare services for 16 and 17 year olds in this way.� “Many of the young people who seek [our] assistance are not eligible for child protection services simply on the basis of their age. Youth needing care for the first time after they turn 16 are left with few choices to sustain their safety and security, often leaving them with no option but the shelter system or the streets. Bill 88 will finally make it possible for 16- and 17-year-olds who find themselves without the support of family, to voluntarily access child welfare support services.� Significantly, Bill 88 will also incorporate the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child into Ontario’s child welfare legislation (Ontario is the only province that fails to treat people up to the age of 18 as children). If passed, it would allow 16 and 17-year-olds who find themselves without the support of family to voluntarily access child welfare support services, which would be a key to reducing youth homelessness. In its submission, Cornerstone Landing noted, “We have seen numerous examples of young people aged 16 and up who have fallen into the grey zone that technically classifies them as adults and thereby limits their ability to access the care they require, especially in emergency situations. As a result of being in that grey zone, there is an increased likelihood that the 16 or 17-yearolds will ultimately become homeless because they have such difficulty accessing services as children. In addition, Lanark County does not have a homeless shelter for youth.� Cornerstone pointed out that “in one example, illustrative of many, an abusive family environment involv-
ing multiple siblings saw anyone under the age of 16 taken into care by Children’s Aid Society (CAS) while brothers and sisters aged 16 or 17 did not qualify for that protection. We have clearly heard from CAS that such support is not available for those aged 16 and 17.â€? Indeed, as Wendy Miller of the Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies pointed out at a recent Queen’s Park press conference, “On the face of it, Children’s Aid Societies know that the discrepancy that this bill addresses is wrong‌In an individual family, you could have children aged 13, 14, 15 and 16 and the 13-15 year-olds who may be experiencing abuse or neglect would be eligible for protective services that their 16-year-old sibling would not. That’s wrong.â€? Cornerstone Landing noted examples of 16-year-olds leaving home as a result of sexual assault, for example, but being told by Ontario Works that to win approval for assistance, the 16-year-olds had to prove they could no longer live at home (an abusive parent would be unwilling to provide documentation to that effect). “It is only as a result of intensive advocacy on behalf of such 16-yearolds who connect with a supportive social service agencyâ€? that they are able to get on to Ontario Works and away from an abusive environment. “In similar situations,â€? the Cornerstone Landing submission con-
tinued, “when the onus falls onto the 16-year-old to prove they cannot live at home, this forces the young person to disclose personal, painful details in a less than therapeutic setting. The trauma of being forced to leave home is thereby multiplied by having to share the reasons for having to leave home. Teenagers should not have to rely on the luck of the draw when it comes to finding an advocate for the services they need at the age of 16 and 17.� Following a day of hearings in early December, Bill 88 passed through the legislature’s Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills with numerous positive amendments, including the duty on a children’s aid society to provide services after a youth requests, and the ability for youth to access services up to age 21. The bill’s supporters hope it will have third reading and get passed once the House resumes sitting on Feb. 18. MPP Jackson, meanwhile, is touring the province, leading discussions on the bill and hoping to improve access to services for young people. He will be speaking in Perth on Feb. 14 at the morning meeting of the Lanark County Housing Coalition. For more information on supporting the bill, signing a petition, and attending the Feb. 14 talk, call 613267-3998. Submitted by Cornerstone Landing. R0012481649/1226
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Lodge to enhance waste diversion As part of its continuing effort to seek operational efficiencies, Lanark Lodge contacted MASS Environmental Services, Inc., a solid waste solutions provider that seeks to implement formal recycling programs while reducing waste tonnage. The goal was to focus on waste diversion for the lodge that would lower environmental impact while improving costs and increase work efficiency. MASS conducted a oneday site waste audit in August, which involved analyzing, sorting, quantifying and recording waste collected over 24 hours, as well as reviewing staff work flow for waste management along with monthly waste and recycling invoices. MASS determined that although the lodge’s recycling program has a solid foundation, it has a low waste diversion ratio, particularly related to disposal of organic waste and incontinence products. Maceration equipment in the main kitchen, which helps to break down organics, would help to reduce waste up to 80 per cent. MASS is currently investigating solutions related to incontinence products, and is also renegotiating waste disposal contracts for the Lodge to realize savings of about $20,000 annually.
Asset management plan addresses infrastructure Council accepted an asset management plan, which is required by the province in order to apply for future government infrastructure grants and to help the county respond to increased system demands and address aging and new infrastructure needs. The provincial government has mandated sections that are required in the plan, including the characteristics and condition of infrastructure assets, the levels of service expected from those assets, planned actions to ensure they are providing the expected level of service, and financing strategies to implement the planned actions. The plan indicates the county has a 10-year funding gap of almost $15 million that will need to be addressed through financial assistance from the federal and provincial governSubmitted photo ments, since residents are unLanark County Council recognized public works director Steve Allan, centre, who is retirable to afford higher tax levies. Council sets priorities for 2014 Council approved a report by the chief administrative officer concerning its priorities and an action plan for 2014. Top priorities include continuing to pursue economic and organizational efficiencies; developing a destination plan and strengthening partnerships in tourism; monitoring and lobbying regarding the provincial direction for policing; and developing direction for trails, the abandoned CP rail corridor and paved shoulders. Other priorities include looking at partnerships and funding related to housing and homelessness issues; reviewing the funding allocation for youth centres; continuing lobby efforts related to sustainable day care; examining ways to support Archives Lanark; examining adaptation to climate change through the county’s sustainability plan; and continuing to consider governance issues, such as the number of meetings and size of council. Council also approved various motions and bylaws pertaining to its governance. After many months of work, a revised procedural bylaw was approved, which dictates the rules of order for council proceedings. After reviewing a report analyzing conference spending for elected officials, council opted to maintain the status quo for budget allotments for professional development, and also passed a motion to freeze county councillor pay for 2014. County to sell former approved waste site land Council ended a chapter in its waste management history by approving a motion that declares surplus 240 acres of land in Tay Valley Township that had been approved for a county-wide landfill site in the 1990s. Lanark County municipalities and the Town of Smiths
ing after 15 years with the county, during its Dec. 18 meeting. Above, both new warden Richard Kidd, left, and outgoing warden Bill Dobson, right, presented Allan with gifts and a service award, honouring him for his excellent work with the county.
Falls had contributed to the joint waste management effort in the 1980s and 1990s, which culminated in the property receiving environmental assessment approval for a landfill. The county will now ask the provincial Ministry of Environment to approve that the surplus property be sold. If it proceeds, participating municipalities can purchase all or part of the property, but any part not purchased will be sold by public tender with the proceeds of the sale and the funds left in the waste management reserve distributed to those partner municipalities. The county-wide landfill and recycling initiative was disbanded in 1999 as local municipalities sought to administer their own programs. The decision to sell the property was made after input from all the participating municipalities. Only Smiths Falls supported retaining the site. OPP billing reform motion supported Council supported a motion from Tay Valley Township concerning a proposed new billing model by the Ontario Provincial Police to be used beginning in 2015. The new model replaces one in place for more than 15 years that bases cost recovery on a percentage of detachment workload and actual staffing levels. The proposed model would use a base amount plus a charge for service calls. The base level represents 73 per cent of OPP costs and would be $260 per household regardless of actual resources used, while the remainder represents costs of actual calls for service. The proposed model has raised concerns for rural municipalities across Ontario and in Lanark County, including Tay Valley, Beckwith, Montague and Lanark High-
lands. Tay Valley, for example, would see an increase in policing costs of 189 per cent – a property tax increase of more than 20 per cent. The motion questions the process used to consult municipalities and suggests the
cost-per-household formula is flawed and that the process is moving forward independent of the work of the Future of Policing Advisory Committee, which is investigating sustainable police costs. It asks the province to stop the billing re-
form process until FPAC’s report is completed, studied and comments received. The motion will be widely circulated. Farewell to public works director Council bid a fond farewell to Steve Allan, who is retiring from his position as Director of Public Works after 15 years. Past warden Bill Dobson (Montague reeve) and current warden Richard Kidd (Beckwith reeve) presented him with gift certificates and a service award, representing his excellent work on the county roads system during his time with Lanark County. Several councillors extended their thanks and commended Allan for his professionalism with council, staff, the public and volunteers, as well as his excellent communication and thorough knowledge Appointments approved Council approved the striking committee’s councillor appointments for committees, boards, commissions and working groups for 2014 or ending as specified in the respective terms of reference, as follows: • Algonquin Land Claim Negotiating Committee: John Gemmell (Perth) • Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance: Pat Dolan (Montague) See COUNTY page 5
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The year 2013 a productive and successful one, says Brown News – Looking back on 2013 on Dec. 18, Gord Brown, Member of Parliament for Leeds-Grenville noted some of the accomplishments from the year while looking forward to 2014. “This year has been productive for Leeds-Grenville,” says Brown. “Hundreds of thousands of dollars are flowing into the area for economic development and we are working hard to set the stage for further growth in the region.” From job creation to infrastructure improvement there was a great deal taking place in the riding. Some of the highlights include: funding for Newterra for plant expansion and job creation; funding of multiple projects through the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund; funding for the recreational path along the 1000 Islands Parkway; and funding for the highly successful Tall Ships Festival. As well, Brown notes that following the 2012 opening of the new border facility in Johnstown, the federal budget in March earmarked $60 million for the re-development of the border facilities at the Thousand Islands crossing. “That money was approved in the fall and work is getting underway there,” he explains. He was also pleased this year that his private member’s bill to re-name Thousand Islands Na-
tional Park received Royal Assent in time for the new season. Brown notes that he has been working hard to ensure the casino remains in Leeds-Grenville. “This is an important employer in this region and I will continue to work diligently to ensure it remains here,” he says. The other major issue in LeedsGrenville concerns the Rideau Canal. “Throughout the year I have done a great deal of work on the Rideau Canal issue both in the riding and in Ottawa. Following the public meeting in 2012 we resolved the season issue and acquired a three-year window for consultations to find solutions for the canal,” he explains. “In the fall I was pleased to announce the visitor experience process and I continued to gather input including another holding another public meeting in December. There is still a great deal of work to be done on this issue and I look forward to continuing this process in 2014,” he says. In the spring he introduced a private member’s bill that was aimed specifically at the Rideau. Once it is passed it will help fund long-term rehabilitation of National Historic Sites such as the Rideau Canal. The final highlight of the year was his annual charity hockey game for the United Way of Leeds-Grenville where over
$116,000 was raised. Nationally, the year was also successful and Leeds-Grenville will see results from this too, he notes. Among the highlights are the five-year commitment for funding for the Eastern Ontario Development Program and the renewal of the Building Canada infrastructure program. “Since the 2011 election, 83 pieces of legislation have become law. This year 40 bills received Royal Assent – a record number, and our government’s most productive calendar year,” notes Brown. The overwhelming majority of the government’s agenda from the last session of Parliament completed the legislative process. The finance minister is already working on 2014 budget and that should include a target date for balancing the budget and returning to surplus. Canada continues to see the best job growth in the Group of Seven (G-7), with almost 1.1 million jobs created since July 2009. As we close in on our goal of returning to balanced budgets in 2015, we are expecting a surplus of $3.7 billion in 2015–16. As we made clear in the Speech from the Throne, this is Canada’s moment. Our natural wealth, our sound finances, our stable democracy, our expanding network of trade
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• Lanark County Housing Corporation: Pat Dolan (Montague), Brian Stewart (Lanark Highlands) • Mazinaw-Lanark Forest Management Citizens Committee: Peter McLaren (Lanark Highlands) • Lanark County Accessibility Advisory Sub-Committee: Ed Sonnenburg (Carleton Place) • Lanark County Awards of Excellence Sub-Committee: Val Wilkinson (Mississippi Mills), Susan Freeman (Tay Valley), Brian Stewart (Lanark Highlands), Bill Dobson (Montague), John Gemmell (Perth), Sharon Mousseau (Beckwith), Gail Code (Drummond/North
ment and exploitation; protect Canadians from unsafe drugs; support injured veterans with priority consideration for public service jobs; stand up for victims of crime; grant greater decisionmaking powers to the Northwest Territories; and make our prisons safer for our correctional officers. This parliament has also been marked by unprecedented success on the part of individual members of parliament, who advanced changes important to their constituents. Under our government, a record 39 substantive private members’ bills have received
Royal Assent, 19 of them this year. Through a productive and hardworking sitting of the House of Commons, we have delivered real results for Canadians by strengthening our economy, creating jobs and supporting families. In 2014, Brown looks forward to continued work on the Rideau Canal and the opening of the Aquatarium. “At this time I wish to say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone,” he says. Submitted by the office of Leeds-Grenville MP Gord Brown.
Elmsley), Ed Sonnenburg (Carleton Place) • Community Forest Working Group: Val Wilkinson (Mississippi Mills), Peter McLaren (Lanark Highlands) • Agricultural Advisory Working Group: Keith Kerr (Tay Valley), Gail Code (Drummond/North Elmsley) • Harvest Festival: Gail Code (Drummond/North Elmsley), Keith Kerr (Tay Valley), Richard Kidd (Beckwith), Bill Dobson (Montague) • Non-Union Negotiations: John Levi (Mississippi Mills), Susan Freeman (Tay Valley) • Accreditation/Quality Management Committee – Lanark Lodge: Wendy LeBlanc (Carleton Place), Sharon
Mousseau (Beckwith) • ONA Negotiations: Pat Dolan (Montague), Brian Stewart (Lanark Highlands) Upcoming meetings County council, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 5 p.m.; special economic development, Jan. 8, 5 p.m.; economic development, Jan. 15, 5 p.m.; public works, Jan. 15 (following economic development); community services, Jan. 22 (following county council); corporate services, Jan. 22 (following community services). For more information, contact 1-888-9-LANARK, ext. 1502. Submitted by the County of Lanark.
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Glenn Howard confirms participation in Dominion Tankard Curling championship’s sponsorship shifts to Travelers Insurance Sports – The Dominion Tankard starts in 46 days at the Smiths Falls Memorial Community Centre (Arena). The Tankard , as stated previously, is the Southern Ontario Provincial Men’s Curling Championship which takes place from Jan. 27 to Feb. 2, 2014. The Host Committee is primed and ready to go. Excitement is building and ticket sales are moving along quite nicely. Some of the best curlers in the world will be in Smiths Falls for this event. Two breaking news items: first of all Travelers Insurance has taken over Dominion, hence the name change. And a few days ago Glenn Howard assured the organizing committee that Team Howard will be in Smiths Falls for the Tankard. That is wonderful news! Given the Howard rink’s
success nationally and internationally in recent years, we are assured of at least one world class rink in the event. The Olympic trials were held at the first of the month. Going into the trials Rachel Homan and Glenn Howard were rated the top choices by many members of the curling community. Other contenders for the men included Stoughton, Martin and Koe. It was therefore a bit of a surprise to learn that Brad Jacobs of Northern Ontario prevailed. In fact his record for the week was 8-0. Brad won the Brier last year and made the finals at the World Championships. While Glenn Howard did not fare well in the standings, his team played well but did not catch any breaks or luck. The Jacobs rink played like champions all week. There was some
In 1980, The Smiths Falls Collegiate Curling team (Roger Bell, Peter MacKinnon, Todd Stanzel and Dale Dixon) had an impressive season which led to their induction in the Smiths Falls recreation Hall of Fame last June. In the Provincial School Boy finals that year they played against a much younger Glenn Howard. Heather Campbell (Upper Canada District School Board) is the granddaughter of Bill Weston who was also inducted in the Hall of Fame this year. Bill was a member of the Kirkland Lake, Northern Ontario team that won the Brier in 1950. Upon retirement Bill returned to Smiths Falls where he remained an spectacular curling and amazing shots avid curler. Heather is not yet a curlaccording to viewers and attendees. er, but is one of our 200-plus volunGood luck to Brad Jacobs and Jenni- teers. She will be involved with ticket sales. fer Jones in Sochi.
Ticket packages The ticket package order forms are available online at www.smithsfalls. ca, at the arena and curling clubs in the region. For information on tickets and/or to buy tickets please call 613812-3372. Weekday draw tickets (11 round robin draws with 5 games each (approximately 2.5 hours) Monday to Friday are $15 each for general admission and are also available at the Smiths Falls Memorial Community Centre (Arena) and at the Smiths Falls Curling & Squash Club. The draws will take place at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. each day. The general admission price also includes the evening musical entertainment. Merry Christmas to one and all! Slide into the Falls; Do Not Miss The Tankard.
OPP first in Ontario to target suspended drivers through licence plate program News – Driving with a suspended licence is about to get much riskier for drivers as the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) become the first police service in Ontario and one of the first in Canada to target suspended drivers with their Licence Plate Recognition Program (ALPR). “Thanks to our continued partnership with the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) and the Ontario Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC), our roads will be much safer now that we have the resources to remove the threat that suspended drivers pose to all road users. The additional 27 vehicles will allow us to scan thousands more plates every day over a broader geographic range in the province,” said OPP Deputy Commissioner Bill Blair, Provincial Commander of Traffic Safety and Operational Support. The OPP is also expanding its ALPR program to include an additional 27 ALPR equipped vehicles to its existing fleet of four which, according to the OPP, will make it more difficult for suspended drivers, drivers of stolen vehicles and other vehicles with plates in poor standing to drive undetected on Ontario roads and highways. “Our partnerships with the OPP
and all our road safety partners have allowed us to lead the way with some of the most advanced road safety programs, tough laws and strong enforcement. This is why Ontario is a North American leader in road safety,” stated Glen Murray, Minister of Transportation and Minister of Infrastructure. “Ontario motorists expect to be protected from unsafe drivers, but also not to be tracked as they go about their daily lives. We are pleased to report that the OPP used a Privacy by Design approach in developing its Automatic License Plate Recognition system, and that when a scanned license plate does not match the list of unsafe drivers, it will be deleted from the system within minutes,” added Ann Cavoukian, Ph.D. Information and Privacy Commissioner, Ontario, Canada. Approximately 250,000 Highway Traffic Act licence suspensions are issued annually in Ontario. OPP ALPR vehicles now have access to an MTO database that contains all Ontario licence plates of vehicles whose registered owners’ driver’s licences are suspended. Submitted by the Ontario Provincial Police.
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Oliver Cheresna, 3, from North Gower wasn’t too keen on getting too close to Santa but was quite happy to discuss the helmet he needs for Christmas so he can ride his four-wheeler safely, as dad Kyle looked on.
This Breakfast with Santa event took place at the Merrickville Legion Dec. 7, as part of the Christmas in Merrickville festivities which took over the village for the weekend.
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New ag bill throttles farmers, threatens seed sovereignty, says NFU News – Agriculture Minister Ritz is moving with undue haste with Dec. 9’s announcement of the Agricultural Growth Act (AGA) which received First Reading in Parliament Dec. 10. The government is calling the AGA an omnibus bill for agriculture because it proposes amendments to a number of acts dealing with plant breeders’ rights, feed, seed, fertilizer, animal health, plant protection, monetary penalties, ag marketing programs and farm debt mediation. “This legislation will fundamentally
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News – There seems to be some confusion with regard to the Smiths Falls Memorial Community Centre surcharge. The town has been receiving numerous calls from residents of surrounding townships concerned about the $378 surcharge. “Only those residents who live outside of Rideau Lakes, Elizabethtown-Kitley, Merrickville-Wolford, Drummond North Elmsley and Montague will be subject to the arena surcharge,” said Mayor Dennis Staples. Residents of those five municipalities do not have to pay the $378 surcharge as they are covered by the recreational agreements their townships have with Smiths Falls. Only those people who live outside of those five municipalities will be required to pay the arena surcharge.
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restructure agriculture in ways that will profoundly affect farmers, their rural communities and the food system they supply. Its effects will reach far beyond agriculture,” stated Jan Slomp, National Farmers Union (NFU) national president. “Amending the Plant Breeders’ Rights Act to align with the requirements of UPOV ‘91 (the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants) instead of UPOV ’78 will devastate farmers’ ability to save, sell and reuse seed. At the same time, greater corporate control over every aspect related to seed will mean farmers pay much higher seed prices.” Terry Boehm, presently a member of the NFU Seed and Trade Committee and NFU past president, stated, “Ritz claims that this so-called Ag Growth
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Community – Almonte’s annual holiday celebration, Light Up the Night, was held Dec. 6. Left, local performers delighted the crowd with Christmas songs.
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Prime Minister’s office ethics scandal deeply troubling DEAR EDITOR: Police documents sworn under oath show the RCMP is investigating allegations of bribery, fraud and breach of trust inside the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). The behaviour reported to have taken place earlier this year at the highest levels of Stephen Harper’s government is deeply troubling. Far from being the work of a single rogue (i.e., PMO Chief of Staff Nigel Wright) acting all alone, a dozen or more people in the Prime Minister’s inner sanctum have been mentioned by police in an elaborate scheme to pay off the controversial expenses of Conservative Senator Mike Duffy, disrupt a forensic audit, whitewash an official Senate report – and cover it all up. Most of these people still work for the Harper government. Some have been promoted. The Prime Minister claims he knew nothing, saw nothing, was told nothing, asked nothing and did nothing as a grotesque “deception” (as
he called it) was pulled off right under his nose by his most trusted confidantes. And he refuses to answer any specific questions about what went on and why. His strategy is to deflect, deny and obfuscate, which makes Canadians even more suspicious. In a particularly troubling portion of the police documents about a deal with Duffy, Mr. Wright is quoted as saying: “I do want to speak to the PM before everything is considered final”. A short while later his emails go on to say: “We are good to go from the PM”. What exactly does that mean? The Conservatives claim “good to go” meant Mr. Harper approved Duffy repaying his own expenses. But that seems nonsensical. Why would the Prime Minister have to approve that? His government has lost its sense of right and wrong. Canadians deserve better. Ralph Goodale, MP Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada
Editorial – Dec. 21 marked the first official day of winter and the Lanark, Leeds and Grenville ushered in the coldest season with a messy mix of ice and snow. Winter can be unpredictable and brings with it the danger of power outages and treacherous driving conditions. There are ways to be prepared to stop Old Man Winter in his tracks, according to the Lanark, Leeds and Grenville District Health Unit. It’s important to pay attention to weather forecasts and understand the difference between a weather watch and warning. A watch means that certain events could occur, while a warning means it is imminent. Make sure you plan ahead for inclement weather by keeping an emergency kit (first aid supplies, flashlight, batteries, blankets, etc.) in your vehicle at all times. Ensuring your cell phone is fully charged and all emergency numbers are on hand is also helpful. Remember to keep your gas tank filled up during the winter months as power outages can strike at any time. At home, maintain an adequate supply of medications, keep cash on hand and also build up a stock of non-perishable food items in case of extended periods without power. Don’t forget about stocking up on your pet’s food and medication as well. These few tips will make enduring that winter weather ahead of us a little more bearable. To monitor weather conditions, visit The Weather Network (www.theweathernetwork.com) or Environment Canada (www.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca).
This particular Christmas concert was memorable for many reasons Lifestyle – The Christmas concerts at the Northcote School usually went off without a hitch. Miss Crosby saw to that! For the entire month of December we had rehearsals every day after school. Never could we miss even a minute of our studies. Oh no, not with Miss Crosby! That meant it was getting on to dark by the time we walked the three and a half mile trek back home. And every last pupil had to take part. It didn’t matter if you had a voice like a crow, you sang in the choir. If you were so shy, you couldn’t say your name out loud...you had a part in the Nativity scene anyway. And the program rarely varied. The parents who crowded into the Northcote School to see their children perform could count on a repeat performance of the year before. That is, all except that one year when everything that could go wrong, went wrong! We had rehearsed until we knew our lines backwards and frontwards. The tree was up in the corner, and the school room had been scrubbed from top to bottom. Christmas messages were written on the blackboards, and the desks had been piled in the cloak room, and chairs moved in from the United Church.
We pupils were to be at the school early, with our parents arriving in time for the concert. Well, as soon as we got to school, there was trouble brewing. First of all, the mice had eaten all the popcorn balls off the Christmas tree on Friday night, so all that was left for decoration was the wisps of silver tinsel Miss Crosby brought from home each year, and the coloured paper stars each pupil made. Of course, there was no piano in the school, and so that year, Miss Crosby had Three Mile Herman’s parents bring in their crank-up Victrola, (I think the only Victrola in the entire Northcote area) and from someone else she scrounged a record of Silent Night. The record was as big as a meat platter, and since Three Mile knew how to get the music out of the Victrola, he was to make it work at the appropriate time in the concert. The appropriate time was when the nativity scene was coming to a close, and just before Santa was to burst through the back door. Bad Marguirite as usual, was an angel, after she had complained loud and long that she was tired of being a sheep, and to keep peace Miss Crosby had let her wear a handmade silver halo like Vice President & Regional Publisher Mike Mount mmount@perfprint.ca 613-283-3182, ext. 104
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Velma and me, who were also angels. My sister Audrey was again the Virgin Mary, which didn’t please Cora one bit. Finally, the parents were crammed into the school, the old stove was belting out the heat, and you couldn’t see out the windows for the steam off bodies and the bad smell of overshoes and gum rubbers hung in the room like a cloud. The first thing that happened to put a damper on the concert was when big Emma grabbed a hold of the makeshift curtain (just a group of flour bag sheets hung on chicken wire to separate the performers from the audience) to stop herself from falling, and the entire “stage-curtain” came down like a cloud wafting from the sky. Someone got a ladder from the cloak room, and it was hammered back up and the concert News Editors: Laurie Weir, Joe Morin, Ashley Kulp REPORTERS: Howaida Sorour, Tara Gesner, Desmond Devoy, Kelly Kent, Jennifer Westendorp DISTRIBUTION: Lori Sommerdyk, 613-283-3182 ,ext. 138 CLASSIFIEDS/REGIONAL ROUNDUP: Fax: 613-283-5909 Judy Michaelis Email: jmichaelis@perfprint.ca Lee Ann Gilligan Email: lgilligan@perfprint.ca
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was ready to begin. Miss Crosby got us through the singing numbers, and what passed for a pantomime, and the nativity scene was about to begin. Someone turned down the oil lamps on cue, and Three Mile got the nod from Miss Crosby to start cranking the Victrola. Somehow, someone brought the wrong record, and we were listening to a high screechy voice belting out a song from the First World War! Three Mile Herman never missed a beat, and kept turning the handle on the side of the Victrola and we continued on with the nativity scene as if that was the music we had rehearsed with all along, even though none of us, except Three Mile had ever heard the record before. The concert finally came to a close, and after thunderous applause from the parents, the entire school room of 18 pupils, sat on the floor at the front to await Santa Claus, who was supposedly standing out in the cold waiting to be let in. Uncle Alec Thom got up and went to the door, and Santa, in all his glory flew in, ringing a set of bells on a piece of rein, exactly like our horse King wore, and just about knocked Uncle Alec for a loop. He careened into the classroom, ADVERTISING SALES: ADVERTISING SALES CO-ORDINATOR Andrea Harding SALES: Cheryl Johnston, Sharon Sinfield, Kathy Perreault, Kevin Hoover, Jamie Rae-Gomes Email: emcsales@perfprint.ca Fax: 613-283-9988 THE DEADLINE FOR DISPLAY ADVERTISING IS MONDAY 4:30 PM
and immediately sat right on the knee of the first woman in the back row. She let out a war-whoop and with a might shove, pushed him to the floor, where it took three strapping men to right him. It was obvious to everyone that Santa had been into something stronger than green tea. By this time the heat in the crowded little one-room school house was bouncing off the walls. Uncle Alec, my father and a couple other men got “Santa” into a chair at the back of the room, and within minutes he was sound asleep and snoring loud enough to waken the dead! Miss Crosby ended up handing out the Christmas presents herself, a few of the mothers passed around cookies, and the Christmas concert came to a close for another year. Someone drove “Santa” home in his own cutter, and the talk around Northcote for weeks on end was about all the excitement at the school that cold winter’s night. My brother Emerson and Cecil said it was the best Christmas concert ever held at the Northcote school. Interested in an electronic version of Mary’s books? Go to https://www. smashwords.com and type in Mary’s name for ebook purchase details. • Advertising rates and terms and conditions are according to the rate card in effect at time advertising published. • The advertiser agrees that the publisher shall not be liable for damages arising out of errors in advertisements beyond the amount charged for the space actually occupied by that portion of the advertisement in which the error occurred, whether such error is due to negligence of its servants or otherwise... and there shall be no liability for non-insertion of any advertisement beyond the amount charged for such advertisement. • The advertiser agrees that the copyright of all advertisements prepared by the Publisher be vested in the Publisher and that those advertisements cannot be reproduced without the permission of the Publisher. • The Publisher reserves the right to edit, revise or reject any advertisement.
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Carleton Place Canadians enjoying dream season in CCHL the CJHL website noted that “a 10 game winning streak has Spruce Grove Saints (of the Alberta Junior Hockey League) firmly entrenched as the top team in the CJHL.� Fifteen straight Someone must have forgotten to check the weekly statistics? Carleton Place had 15 consecutive wins under their belts when that particular item was posted Dec. 16. Regardless, being ranked second among 128 Junior A teams across Canada and the northern United States (there are several American clubs in the CJHL) is nothing to sneeze at! Hockey fans in Carleton Place know who the No. 1 Junior A team in the nation is, even if someone has forgotten to tell those who compile the Top 20 rankings. I am a great supporter of the CCHL which includes five Ottawa-based sides and seven clubs in smaller communities across Eastern Ontario. But after living in Carleton Place for nearly 38 years and working as a journalist in the community all of that time, I have no problem admitting my bias toward the home team. Everybody is a “homer� when it comes to sports. Or they certainly should be! What is most disappointing to me is the relatively small amount of coverage the CCHL and its member teams receive in the regional media. Except for this newspaper group and a few radio stations there is precious little coverage of the regional Junior A league or its member sides. The CCHL has all but fallen off the radar when it comes to daily newspaper coverage. But if you read the dailies in this
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region then you already know sports coverage is confined largely to Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League. Beyond Sens and some regular stories on the region’s two Major Junior teams, Ottawa 67’s of the Ontario Hockey League and Gatineau Olympiques of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, there is precious little to read on the sports pages these days, or so it seems to me. The Ottawa Citizen used to provide a wellwritten, weekly column on the league but with a thinner sports section these days that has evidently fallen by the wayside. Credit where credit is due though. The Citizen does print the league scores and standings regularly. The lack of publicity is a shame, because the hockey being played in the CCHL is of a very high calibre. Games are fast, hard hitting and refreshingly free of fighting and nonsense, something the NHL certainly can’t claim. It is safe to say that all of the players in the CCHL know what end of their stick is the business end. Too bad I can’t say that about some so-called “professional� hockey players! Personally, I will take a junior hockey game any day over what the NHL is serving up these days. You’re home in just over two hours feeling entertained. Sadly I often can’t say that following one of my semi-regular sojourns to Canadian Tire Centre in Kanata. Besides the impressive
display put on by Carleton Place Canadians so far this season there are also some other CCHL success stories in our coverage area. Bears and 73’s Smiths Falls has played very well and at Christmas they stand second to Carleton Place in the Robinson Division, 10 points up on third place Cornwall. In the same division Kemptville 73’s, who haven’t enjoyed much success since leaving Junior B ranks for the CCHL in 2007, are beginning to show improvement. After a particularly tough season in 2012-13, Kemptville is among the clubs battling for a playoff position this time around. Meanwhile, Brockville Braves would also qualify for the post season if the schedule ended today. I mentioned Junior B hockey in the previous paragraph. If Junior A is light on media coverage – and it most certainly is – then consider the plight of most teams in the Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League (EOJHL) which is what the district Junior B league now calls itself. Not even their standings make it into the daily papers, let alone any stories about the league and its member teams. Besides coverage in local editions published by this newspaper group and radio coverage in communities such as Perth and Renfrew there is precious little reporting on what is a very competitive league. The EOJHL has totally fallen off the daily sports radar. At this writing Almonte Thunder and Perth Blue Wings sit in close proximity in the middle of the Valley Division standings. Gananoque
Islanders lead the Rideau Division, Athens Aeros are third while Brockville Tikis and Westport Rideaus remain in the playoff hunt. This has become something of an annual plea from me. But my message this week is that junior hockey is well worth following. I hope more of you will take the opportunity to go to the arena in your
hometown and support the local team in 2014. To all of the junior hockey teams and their fans in our region “Happy New Year� and I wish you success next year and in the future! If you have a comment or question for Jeff Maguire he can be reached by email at: jeffrey.maguire@ rogers.com.
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Hawkesbury Hawks in their first contest of 2014 Sunday afternoon, Jan. 5. At Christmas, the unofficial halfway mark in the current campaign, Carleton Place has an awe inspiring 34-5-0-1 record. They have created a huge gap in the standings, leading Smiths Falls Bears and Pembroke Lumber Kings by a full 18 points. Their 34 victories is the best total for any Junior A team in Canada at present. Carleton Place also boasts the fourth and fifth leading scorers nationally. Canadians haven’t lost a game since Nov. 1. After dropping their Aug. 31 season opener to Ottawa Junior Senators (Sens were last year’s regular season pennant winners) Canadians then captured four straight. A loss to the same Ottawa team Sept. 11 was followed by seven consecutive victories. The team then went on an 8-4 run before really kicking their campaign into high gear reeling off a team record 15 straight triumphs. Many weeks ago Canadians success earned them a place in the national Top 20 rankings compiled by the governing body for Junior A hockey in Canada, the Calgary-based Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL). They entered the Top 20, which is revised every Monday, at No. 18. Since then they have climbed steadily until three weeks ago they were No. 2 in the nation. Despite three more victories the following week, including backto-back successes against Pembroke who are tied for second place overall in the 12-team CCHL, Carleton Place remained in second place. The Top 20 list on
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Lifestyle – There are winning streaks in sports and then there are “significant� undefeated streaks! Now in the midst of a two-week Christmas/ New Year break, Carleton Place Canadians of the Central Canada Hockey League (CCHL) are enjoying a dream season to date. In just their fifth campaign in Junior A hockey Canadians are the runaway leaders in the CCHL, one of 10 such leagues in Canada. In the more than 50-year history of the regional loop few teams have enjoyed anything approaching Canadians success at this juncture of the long season. Play in the CCHL began in late August and the regular season continues until early March, followed by a lengthy playoff road. Last spring Carleton Place nearly made it to their first league championship series. But despite a dominating performance they fell to the eventual CCHL champion Cornwall Colts in the maximum seven games in the semi-finals. Colts’ goaltending was the difference in the series! At this stage of the 2013-14 campaign Canadians have to be favourites, although admittedly much can happen during a lengthy and gruelling junior hockey season. Still, if you want to see the home team win, go to a game at Carleton Place and District Community Centre. At the break Canadians were an amazing 18-0 at home. Seventeen of those victories came in regulation time and one in overtime. They set a new league record for consecutive home victories to start a season two weeks ago. They hope to add to their unblemished mark when they host
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United Counties defers decision on Old Town Kemptville BIA funding request Nov. 30 but is now behind schedule. Chief administrative officer (CAO), Andy Brown said he is investigating damage payments for each day the project goes beyond its original completion date. Extension requested for Official Plan Counties council is asking the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for an extension to complete its Official Plan (OP). Council deems the request necessary due to the Ontario government’s delay in updating its Provincial Policy Statement (PPS). “It’s the ministry delaying the issue,� warden Ron Holman said in the regular meeting of council. The new PPS have not yet been released, he said. At present, Leeds Grenville is required to complete a plan
1960 Rambler 4-door sedan remembered fondly Lifestyle – John D. Thompson of Hamilton, Ont., was living in Toronto in December 1967 when he purchased a 1960 Rambler four-door sedan. If you look closely at the front licence plate, you will see the name ONTARIO across the top and the word CONFEDERATION across the bottom. These were the plates issued by the Ontario government to help celebrate Canada’s 100th birthday in 1967. And although it may appear that the plate is attached to the front bumper, it is not. This year Rambler restyled itself slightly and brought out a 2-piece front bumper. Another noteworthy feature visible in the photo is the slanted tail fin at the back of the car. Cadillac is credited with starting the tail fin craze back in 1948 and it reached its most extreme height on the 1959 Cadillac. Nearly every North American car sprouted them in those days and Rambler was no exception. Note also the pair of single headlights. Beginning in 1958 on many cars, and even on some Rambler models in 1960, quad (four) headlights became the new fashion. And although not easily visible in the photo, the space between the two headlights is occupied by the name RAMBLER in chrome-plated capital letters. In 1960, four series of Ramblers were available: the American, the Six, the Rebel, and the Ambassador. Horsepower ranged from 90 in the American six cylinder up to 270 with the optional 327 cubic inch V8 in the Ambassador series. John Thompson was living in an apartment building at 1571 Mount Pleasant Road in North Toronto when he snapped the photo you see here, just after washing
the car with a garden hose. The absence of fancy side trim indicates this car to be a modestly priced version of Rambler in 1960. John’s uncle, Rod Thompson, operated Mount Pleasant Motors and it was only natural for John to be driving a Rambler. The name goes back to 1950 when the Nash Company introduced one of America’s first compact cars, the Nash Rambler. It rode on a wheelbase of 100 inches and was available as a convertible coupe or station wagon. It sold well and the name survived the merger of Nash and Hudson in 1954 to form American Motors (AMC). For the next 15 years, AMC produced cars bearing the Rambler nameplate. The last year for Rambler was 1969. The name was replaced the following year by Hornet and Gremlin. But an earlier car named Rambler flourished in the United States from 1900 to 1914. Production in 1910 was limited to 2500 cars to ensure maximum quality. In that year, one customer traded six cows for a new Rambler! I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, ON N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my latest book: “OLD CAR DETECTIVE FAVOURITE STORIES, 1925 to 1965.�
by March 31, 2015. Earlier this month, in a Committee of the Whole meeting, a recommendation to appoint a consultant to complete the Leeds Grenville Official Plan was deferred.
the eastern Ontario level helps promote Leeds Grenville to a broader audience and ensures local concerns are brought to the EOWC table, said Campbell. Holman, who is the mayor of the Township of Rideau Lakes, Council supports Holman to said he was interested in the pobe EOWC chairman sition. Counties council members are unanimous in their support New information tech policy of warden Ron Holman putting Counties council passed a his name forward for chairman bylaw outlining a new Inforof the Eastern Ontario Warden’s mation Technology policy. The Caucus (EOWC) in 2014. Hol- policy is in keeping with one of man is currently vice-chairman. the recommendations of the new Former EOWC chairman Mel United Counties five-year InforCampbell, Reeve of Augusta mation Technology (IT) strategic Township, noted the position plan, which was approved in Notakes commitment from both vember. the elected official and counties The policy covers the use of staff. He held the post in 2012. any computer, including laptops However, the representation at and tablets, network servers,
devices and appliances, peripherals such as photocopiers, communication and mobile devices, software, programs and applications. It applies to all employees and contractors granted use of Counties’ information technology resources. Upcoming meetings Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, Jan. 7; joint services committee on Wednesday, Jan. 8; counties council on Thursday, Jan. 23. All meetings begin at 9 a.m. in the council chambers at 25 Central Avenue, Brockville. Counties offices will be closed at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 31, and all day Jan. 1. Submitted by the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville.
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rier in professional baseball is one of the most inspiring films of the year. 42 takes you right to the heart of it all with captivating performances and a story that rivets you to your seat. It’s not just a significant film for the year, but perhaps for all time. Ender’s Game makes my list because it was a wonderful adaptation of one of my favourite books, it was a brilliant piece of science fiction, and it was beautifully filmed. In an age when the science fiction film is largely a spectacle of special effects Ender’s Game had true depth.
Most days I couldn’t care less about Formula One Racing. Watching cars race around and around bores me to tears, but Rush was anything but boring. Rush was a masterful piece of storytelling with acting performances that were utterly enthralling. My favourite film of the year won’t be honoured at the Golden Globes or the Oscars. It wasn’t a big blockbuster or a dramatic tour-de-force. It was The World’s End. Simon Pegg and Nick Frost put out the funniest film of the year. I laughed so hard I thought I was going to pull a muscle. The World’s End was a piece of mad comedic genius. In 2014 I won’t get to see every film that comes out, but I’m looking forward to seeing my fair share once again. Mark Haskins’ column is a regular feature of the EMC.
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Lifestyle – I wish my crystal ball wasn’t stuck in the shop waiting for parts because it would have come in handy to provide some timely advice to those caught in the recent deep freeze with a car that wouldn’t start, heat up, or defrost the windows. Local and regional shops’ phones were ringing off the hook with calls for help from stranded motorists. Here are a few tips to survive the next blast of cold temps, and yes we have a few more of them coming this winter (I don’t need a crystal ball to predict that). If it’s parked outside (or in an unheated structure) and the temps are headed below the minus 20 mark, and it’s more than a few years old, it will need some help to guarantee a solid morning start and quick warm up. The best option is an engine block-heater and a good percentage of North American built vehicles on the road already have them. Unless it’s an older diesel truck, only a few hours of heater time is needed to do the trick (older diesels sometime need a full overnight plug-in). If you want to adhere to the myth that plugging in a car gets it ‘used to it’ and it will never start again unless it’s plugged in, go ahead just don’t expect speedy roadside assistance on a busy morning. Using a block heater will prewarm the engine coolant leading to quicker passenger cabin warm-ups and better fuel mileage. An outdoor electrical outlet timer makes it easy. If you don’t have a block heater and haven’t gotten around to making an appointment to get one installed, in a pinch, a small warming lamp can provide a quick and effective temporary substitute. Be careful not to let it come into contact with or get too close to any plastic, rubber, or other meltable materials when you place it under the hood pointed at the engine. Close the hood on the first latch and depending on the strength of the lamp and the outside temps and the size of the engine involved, it can take as little as two hours to bring an otherwise frozen engine back to life. Make sure you remove the lamp before trying to start the engine. When you park your chariot at night make sure every electrical accessory is turned off. This reserves
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SWAIN - Scott and Nicole Swain, along with big sister Taylor, of Blackstock, ON wish to announce the birth of Campbell Ross on October 4, 2013, weighing 7 lb. 3 oz. Delighted grandparents are Gord and Ann Munroe of Perth, ON and Don and Louise Swain of Blackstock, ON.
She’s Here! BROWN/LEFOR - Adam Lefor and Mindy Brown are overjoyed to announce the birth of their beautiful baby girl Zoe Susan Hazel Lefor. Our little red-headed Zoe came into the world on November 19, 2013 at 12:43 am. She weighed 8lbs 9oz and was 22in long. Proud grandparents are: Don Lefor, Karen and Ken Mackay and Tom and Sue Brown, proud great-grandparents are Viola Hovey and Margaret Metcalfe, proud uncle and aunt Kris and Shannon Brown. Looking down from heaven is big brother Deegan.
McKenna - Alexander Judy and Des McKenna are proud to announce the marriage of their daughter Sarah to Steven Alexander, son of Maire and Bruce Alexander of New Liskeard. Family and friends celebrated with them in Vancouver, British Columbia, on September 13th, 2013. GRADUATION
HAPPY 40TH BIRTHDAY DADDY Dave Kilburn January 1, 2014 Love Beckie, Dustin and Regan
GRADUATION
HAPPY 13TH BIRTHDAY Nathaniel December 25 Love, Mom, Dad and Owen # Cha bud!
CARD OF THANKS
NEWBY - Jennifer and Matthew Newby are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Henry Robert Paul Newby. Henry was born October 14, 2013 (Thanksgiving Monday) at 10:10pm at the Queensway-Carleton Hospital, weighing 8lbs, 7oz and was 20.5 inches long. Proud grandparents are Barbara and George Armstrong of Perth and Maureen and Robert Newby of Peterborough. Great grandmothers are Ora Paul, Lillian (Armstrong) Mercer, and Anne Gainey. Henry is nephew to Blake Armstrong and Karolyne, Kristopher, David, Kyle, Kathleen, and Andrew Newby. Henry is overjoyed by the generosity and love of many aunts and uncles, cousins, great aunts and uncles, and grandparents.
IN MEMORIAM COE, Sherri Lynn December 28 2002
Congratulations to Private Christopher Taylor on your successful completion of basic training in the Canadian Armed Forces. Private Taylor will continue training in Gagetown N.B. for the Artillery Division. Your achievements to date are only the beginning, and we celebrate them and support your future endeavours. We wish you all the best as you continue your career in your chosen profession. Love, Mom and Dad, Katie and Erin, and all your family and friends.
Look who is 18 now Love Di & Bill
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, We miss you just as much FRIAS – Tricia (McKenna) and Andy Frias are today, proud to announce the arrival of their baby boy As we did 11 years ago. Love Ron, Tammy, Mallory, Jamie Emmett and Charlie
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BROWN – It is with great joy that Tom and Sue Brown welcome the arrival of their granddaughter Zoe Susan Hazel Lefor. This beautiful little red-head came into the world on November 19, 2013 at 12:43 am. She weighed 8lbs 9oz and was 22in long. We feel very blessed to have this treasure in our lives.
A twinkle of the past, a wrinkle for the future, and a love for just the way you are. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BO Sis you’re always on my bucket list! Love Deb
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McINTOSH - Kevin, Karen and big Sister Allison would like to welcome the safe arrival of Katelyn Eva born on Nov. 4th, 2013 at 4:09 pm weighing 7lbs 9oz at the Civic Hospital. Proud Grandparents are Ron and Marg Dickinson and Carl and Deena McIntosh. Along with her special Aunts and Uncle’s Jennifer and Lee, Lori and Yan, Heather and Glenn and very excited cousins Emily, Valery, Courtney, Sam and Kelsey. Thank you for the wonderful care at the Civic Hospital from all the doctors and nurses.
Jesse Desmond Ramon on July 11th, 2013. Big sister Delaney, and proud grandparents Judy and Des McKenna, and Rosa and Luis Ramon Frias are ecstatic!
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THANK YOU The family of the late Bill Millar would like to thank everyone for phone calls, cards, flowers and donations to the Canadian Cancer Society. We would also like to thank the pallbearers. Thank you to Joy Franks for the eulogy and Rev Grace Vater for the lovely service. Thank you to O’Dacre Funeral Home, Perth. Margaret Millar and Family
IN MEMORIAM EVOY, Jean - In loving memory of my 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
GRADUATION Congratulations to Valery Knoop for graduating from Nippissing with Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with her E.C.E. Then Valery went to Nippissing in North Bay and graduated in June 2013 with her Bachelor of Education. We are very proud of you. Love you Audrey, Geoff, Samantha, Kevin and Rick
GRADUATION Congratulations to Samantha Knoop for graduating from Guelph with Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, majoring in Earth and Atmospheric Science in June 2013. Samantha went on to McGill in Montreal September 2012 for a one year Diploma in Meteorology. We are very proud of you. Love you Audrey, Geoff, Valery Kevin and Rick
DEATH NOTICE
DEATH NOTICE
Peak Wayne Richard
In hospital in Ottawa, on Monday, December 16th, 2013 Wayne Peak (retired sales manager with Bell Canada and retired Real Estate Agent. Beloved husband of Fran (Provencher) Peak. Dearly loved and respected father of Jill Peak (Arnold) Vandervelde, Judith Peak (Gregory Smith) and Debbie Peak-Miller (Peter Hanson); cherished grandfather of Justin, Derek and Kristy Vandervelde, Celeste Biggar, Hillary and Tyler Miller and T.J. Hanson. Dear brother of David (Céline) and Keith (Heather) Peak and the late Thelma Wright and Grant Peak. He will be sadly missed by his sisters-in-law Claudette O’Dell and Renée St-Amand, his colleagues, all his family and friends. Friends were received at the Blair and Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W. Perth on Friday, December 20th, 2013 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral service was held in St. John’s Church, Perth on Saturday at 10:00 A.M. Interment, St. John’s Parish Cemetery, Perth. In remembrance, contributions to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation, 33 Drummond St. W. Perth, ON K7H 2L7 would be appreciated. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com
DEATH NOTICE
DEATH NOTICE
Foley Kenneth William Foley Entered into rest, suddenly, on Saturday, December 21, 2013. Kenneth William Foley, of Perth, in his 70th year. Dear son of the late Harry Foley, and Elsie Foley, of Perth. Predeceased by his sister, Pam Ritchie, brothers-in-law Wayne Ritchie, Bruce Owen, Bob Barry, and sister-in-law, Betty Farrell. Left to mourn are his cherished wife Patsy (Farrell) Foley, and their loving son Jim Foley, and his partner, Jerome Sung, as well as his sister, Pat Owen, brother Dave (Ferne), and their families, brother John, and his in-laws, Shirley Farrell, Kathleen Barry, Judy (Freeman) Wright, Sandra (Todd) Kellar, Christine (Sean) Brisson, and their families. Visitation was held on Monday, December 23rd, at the O’Dacre Family Funeral Home, 15 Victoria Street, Perth, from 1-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Funeral service took place in the O’Dacre Family Chapel, on Tuesday, December 24th at 11:00 a.m. Cremation followed. As per Ken’s wishes, donations to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation or to the GWM Hospital Foundation, would be appreciated. Mr. Foley’s funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the O’Dacre Family Funeral Home, Perth. 613-267-3082
PRICE Charles Eric “Charlie”
Wylie, Hazel May (Died December 18, 2013) Served in WW II - RAF and RCAF Peacefully in Carleton Place, Ontario on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 in her 90th year. Predeceased by her husband William. Dear mother of William Douglas (Beverley) of Chilliwack, BC, Bruce CD (Betty Anne) of Carleton Place, John Henry (Carole deceased) of Vankleek Hill, ON and Robert James (William) of Sidney, BC. She will be missed by her 8 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and her sisterin-law Julie. Survived by several nieces and nephews living in England and Monaco. Predeceased by her brother Douglas. Friends were received at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place on Monday, December 23 from 12 noon until funeral service in the Chapel at 2 p.m. with Rev. Fr. David Andrew officiating. Spring interment St. James Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke foundation would be appreciated. Members of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 192 assembled at the funeral home at 1:30 p.m. www.barkerfh.com
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Dec. 6, 1944 Dec. 20, 2013 Passed away peacefully at home in his sleep, on Friday, December 20th, 2013, age 69. Beloved husband of Sharron Price (nee Elliston). Much loved step-father of Catherine Harlick and Jeffrey Harlick. Cherished grandfather of Derek, Aidan and Willem. Will be sadly missed by his sisters, Anita Price and Elaine Groskopf (John), brothers-in-law Steve Elliston (Helen), Bobby Elliston and their families, Aunt Hazel Bolton, and other extended family members. Friends are invited to visit the Brown Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 805 Prescott Street, Kemptville on Monday, December 30th, 2013 from 11am to 1pm and 3pm to 4pm, followed by a Memorial Service in the Chapel at 4pm. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or charity of choice.
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IN MEMORIAM
NORTON
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STANLEY, Cora and Fred – In loving memory of a dear Mother and Grandmother Cora who passed away January 2, 2012, and Father, and Grandfather Fred who passed away January 24, 2010. Nothing can ever take away The love a heart holds dear. Fond memories linger every day, Remembrance keeps them near. Love Sharon, Kevin and Family Lawrence and Sandy.
Carl Johnston 74 years May 8, 1939 to December 17, 2013 Passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at home with his family by his side after a long battle with cancer. Loving husband of Annie Nicole Hilgers. Dear father of Rick, Randy (Bonnie) and Laurie McFarland. Will be sadly missed by three grandchildren, Kaitlin Norton, Brett and Lacy McFarland. Survived by sister Lois Tompkins as well as several nieces and nephews and extended family. Pre-deceased by sisters Lillian Robinson, Muriel Gilmer and Thelma Beach and brother Carmen Norton as well as parents George and Sarah (Johnston) Norton. There will be no visitation or service. Memorial donations to the Heckston United Church Womens Institute will be greatly appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the Byers Funeral Home, South Mountain (613-989-3836).Online condolences may be made at www. byersfuneralhomeinc.com
LLOYD Melvin Howard, P.Eng. At home on December 18, 2013 in his 86th year. Survived by his wife Maria Lloyd and predeceased by his former spouse Rose Mary Lloyd (née Traynor). Loving father of Roxanne, Christine (Kevin) Olesen, Grace, Darcy, and Roger (Karin Stebbins). Cherished grandfather of Kirsten and Erika Rose Olesen and Dane Lloyd. Predeceased by sisters Vera Hillier and Doris Barber. He is survived by brother Kenneth (Marina) Lloyd and many nieces and nephews. Visitation was held at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Home on Friday, December 20, 2013. Funeral Service was held on December 21, 2013. Interment in Brantford, Ontario in the spring. For those who wish, donations to your charity of choice would be appreciated. Condolences, tributes or donations may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com.
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WHITTEKER (nee Bygrove) – In loving memory of our sister and aunt, Susan, November 4, 1956 December 29, 2012. We were so blessed to have you in our family. Which is why we miss you every minute of every day. You live forever in our hearts. Heartfelt love from your sisters, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews LEACH, Charlie - In loving memory of my brother, Charlie, who left us December 29, 2003. From hospital bed to heavenly rest God took him home to be his guest, It was late in the Christmas season I stood by an open grave And watched them leave my loved one. I would have given anything to save, But I know my thoughts couldn’t wake That soul in it’s silent play, So I laid my heart beside him And silently walked away. Sadly missed and always loved by his sister “Mid”
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CECI – In loving memory of Geraldine (Jerry) who passed away December, 23, 2012 Remembering you is easy Mom. We do it every day. And missing you is something. That will never go away. From your loving daughter Marie, children and grandchildren.
COYLE, Jean (nee Harper) - In memory of a beloved wife, mother and grandmother who left us too soon on December 24, 2009. God saw you getting tired, and a cure was not to be, so He put His arms around you and whispered, “Come to Me.” With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away, and although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. Love: Alfred Kevin, Julie and Ava Cathy, Sean, Caitlin and Liam
IN MEMORIAM
IN MEMORIAM
RATHWELL – In loving memory of a loving son and brother Daniel Lloyd Rathwell. Born May 27, 1954 passed away Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013. Gone to be with his predeceased brothers Robert Allan Rathwell. Born Aug. 7, 1960 passed away Sept. 13, 1960. Thomas W. Rathwell born July 1, 1951 passed away Dec. 12, 2004. My First Christmas in Heaven I see the countless Christmas Trees around the world below, With tiny lights, like heaven’s stars, reflecting on the snow. The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away that tear, for I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year. I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear, but the sounds of music can’t compare with the Christmas choir up here. I have no words to tell you, the joy their voices bring, for it is beyond description, to hear the angels sing. I know how much you miss me. I see the pain inside your heart, but I am not so far away. We really aren’t apart. So be happy for me dear ones. You know I hold you dear, and be glad I’m spending Christmas, with Jesus Christ this year. I send you each a special gift, from my heavenly home above. I send you each a memory of, my undying love. After all “LOVE” is the gift, more precious than pure gold. It was always most important in the stories Jesus told. Please love and keep each other, as my Father said to do, for I can’t count the blessing or love he has for each of you. So have a Merry Christmas and wipe away that tear, Remember, I’m spending Christmas, with Jesus Christ this year. Never forgotten Mum (Erma) sister Melody and brothers Eddie and Ernie
“WE REMEMBER” Just inside the main entrance of the C.R. Gamble Funeral Home is a book of remembrance. Each day we turn a page in the book. The names of those we have served are inscribed on that date along with the year in which they passed away. It is our way of honouring and remembering a life that was lived. It is also our way of
December 26th 1975 - Dean, William Irvine “Bill” 1982 - Goodfellow, Helen Theresa 1996 - Evoy, Velma Jean 2004 - Seward, James Ross “Jim” 2004 - Hamilton, Margaret Beverly December 27th 1979 - Doran, George Lester Emsley 1980 - More, Andrew Lawrence 2003 - LeClaire, Joseph Harry 2010 - Laurin, Jacques William December 28th 1989 - Elliott, William Merril 2001 - Lee, Margaret Ellen 2002 - Morrow, William Joseph 2003 - Moxam, Freda Grace Florence December 29th 1976 - McKee, Elinor 1977 - Lowe, William James 1979 - Brook, Joseph 1980 - Spinks, John Alexander 1990 - Sims, Paul Bueth
DECEMBER-JANUARY saying “thank you” to the many families who have shown confidence in us since we came to Almonte in 1973. Some families are unable to visit this book on the anniversary of the death of those they love. For this reason we are proud to publish these names weekly as our way of saying…“We Remember”.
1992 - Logan, Noella Blanche 2006 - Judson, John Buchanan 2011 - Mann, Alma Elizabeth December 30th 1996 - Barr, Wilbert Ross 1999 - Casey, Michael Thomas Patrick 2010 - Davis, Wade 2012 - Coburn, Georgena Helen December 31st 1990 - Sadler, Alice Beryl 1991 - New, Ray Cecil 1996 - Gorman, Joseph Michael January 1st 1973 - Wark, Agnes Annie 1976 - McPhail, Oswald Alexander 1992 - Lowry, Samuel George 2000 - Gamble, Violet May
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All brands of used appliances sold (or repaired at your place or ours) with warranty and free delivery. We also sell new parts for most appliances. George Peters Appliances, #3756 Hwy. 43, Smiths Falls (between Perth and Smiths Falls). (613)283-8634.
Pair of snow tires. 265/60R18. Used 2 months. 613-267-4000. Rebuilt red sloop sleigh, big truck dual ice chains, 5 h.p. snowblower, Stihl chainsaw, firewood, MF tractor, hay wagon. 613-283-8231.
Brand New Mattress Sale200+ Beds in Stock. More Quality Less Money. Quality Used Appliances Sold with Warranty. Best Price in Town! Dan Peters Sales- 3768 Hwy 43 West, Smiths Falls. Open Tuesday-Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Delivery Available. After Hours Appointments Available 613-284-1234.
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LALLY - In loving memory of a dear father, James Lally, who passed away on December 29, 1995, and a dear mother, Marjorie (Ferguson) Lally, who passed away February 22, 2004. You left with painful thought to bear We miss your love and tender care, We still love you all the same, Though no word can describe our pain. This is the cross we have to bear, May you always remain in our Lord’s and Mary’s loving care. Sadly missed But never forgotten your daughters Joan, Jane, Judy, Donna and our Families
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FOR SALE 2004 Honda TRX 400 FGA Rancher ATV with GPS. 2 up-seat, snowplow, front storage, heated grips, 2100 kms. Loaded with extras. One owner. Comes with galvanized trailer with fold down ramp. Asking $5,500 for package. Bill 613-272-3314.
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2004 Pontiac Grand Am, automatic, $1600 OBO. 4 Mortgage Solutions TOM’S CUSTOM brand new all season tires Purchases, ConsolidaAIRLESS PAINTING put on vehicle late Nov. tions, Construction. Specializing in roof 2013. New battery put in Lower than bank posted barn & aluminum/ March 2013. Has been rates (OAC) On-Site Pri- 3 bedroom, newer execudriven roughly 50 km vinyl siding painting vate Funds for credit is- tive home with view of since March. Numerous sues, discharged Dalhousie Lake. Access to *30 years experience. parts repaired or replaced. bankrupts and BFS public beach, 5 appliances *Screw nailing and Car drives well, but has iswithout proven income. included, main floor masHEALTH roof repairs. sue with starting on a Chase Financial ter with ensuite, rent Insured and Bonded regular basis. Great for 1-613-384-1301 Chase $1,100 per month. ProMaple Grove School La- parts. Contact by email Financial o/b 835289 pane heat and utilities exFree Estimates nark: Boot-camp Mondays tyler_guerin@hotmail.com Ontario Inc. Brokerage tra. (613)283-8475 Respectfully, no 6 pm & Thursdays 7:45 or call 613-207-0317. License #10876 smoking, no pets. pm. Starts January 6th. 613-264-0002. Tuesday 6 pm Cardio & Assortment of used tires, Core class Starts Tuesday 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16.5. LIVESTOCK COMMERCIAL RENT 3/4 of a mile west of January 7th. GetFit StayFit Summers, all-season and Kempvtille mall- 3 bedFacebook Page snows. Also used car St. Jean’s Farrier Ser- Building/warehouse/shop room apartment, available getfitstayfitwithjackie@ parts. Gord 613-257-2498. vice. 613-283-1198. space to rent, Hwy 7 February 1, 2014. Includes gmail.com 613-897-4477 Carleton Place, 3,200 sq. washer, dryer, fridge and ft. Available February 1. stove, garbage removal, Powell Automotive- DiagWanted to buy, horses, Call for information grass cutting, parking, nostics, general repair & WANTED plowed driveway, heat, hymaintenance 24 yrs expe- colts and ponies, all types. 613-913-1213. Contact Bob Perkins at dro and air conditioning, evenings and Wanted - furnace oil, will rience, (613)342-6030. Carleton Place, downdeck, back and front remove tank if possible. weekends. Call to book an town, 2 stores, 761 sq. ft. yards. Perfect for mobile a p p o i n t m e n t Call 613-479-2870. $650. 1000 ft. $875. Also seniors. $1,500/month. 613-285-9320 Please VEHICLES Gibson Center, good com613-258-5711. leave a message. mercial office space, 900, 1200, 3000 sq. ft. $900/month + utilities, 2 613-257-5711. bedroom apt. near Perth hospital, fridge, stove, laundry room, references, Sales and Service & last, view at HALL RENTAL 1st • Buy with confidence www.mls.ca MLS# • Reliable and affordable used vehicles 8 8 9 8 4 2 HANLEY HALL • Financing O.A.C. 613-200-1000. Corner of McGill & William Sts. 613-267-7484 Available Dec. 1. 1 bedwww.rthomsonauto.com Smiths Falls room upper apt., central Air conditioned location, Smiths Falls. including heat. 613-283-0220 $580/mth. 613-283-7000. PETS
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COMING EVENTS NEW YEAR’S EVE and NEW YEAR’S DAY at Pinto Valley Ranch (half hour from Kanata) Horse drawn sleigh ride, hot chocolate, marshmallows on the bonfire, Tickets must be purchased in advance. Details at w w w . p i n t o v a l l e y. c o m $10+HST per person, children 2 and under are free.
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KING, James Lindsay Dec. 19, 1942 - Dec. 27, 2003 He was my North, my South, my East and West, My working week, and my Sunday rest. My noon, my midnight, my talk, my song. (W.H. Auden) Love Always Sadly missed every day by Brenda, Aaron and Brett. Remembered in the hearts of Christina and Kelly, Sydney and Jaxon, Lindsay and Reed.
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2 bedroom apt. Smiths Falls. Clean, quiet building. 613-229-1653. 2 bedroom in Smiths Falls. Non-smoker, no pets, newly renovated. $700 per month + utilities. Call 613-206-0443. 2 Bedroom Mobile home, 1 km from Perth, 4 appliances included, heat & hydro extra. $700/month. Available immediately. 613-278-0620. 2 bedroom on lake, $900/month, half heat plus hydro. Available January 1. 10 minutes to Carleton Place. Call 613-259-5731. 2 bedroom, upstairs private house. Share some accommodations. Smiths Falls. $450 inclusive. 613-283-9897. 2 level 3 bedroom home. 6 years new in sought after neighbourhood minutes to Perth. Great room with gas fireplace. Great working kitchen. Main floor master with ensuite and walk-in closet. Main floor laundry/powder room. Upper level 2 large bedrooms and 4 piece bath. Partially finished basement and cozy family room. 2 car garage. $1,500/mth plus utilities. To view 613-264-0002. (2)2 bedroom apartments in Perth, fridge and stove included, 670 and $795 plus hydro. Call 613-267-6115. 3 bedroom, 2 storey home, close to downtown Perth, 5 appliances, $1,200/month plus utilities. No smoking. No pets. References required. 613-267-2977.
Perth- 1 bedroom apartment, $620/month, in modern, well maintained, centrally located building. Security/intercom system, modern, professionally maintained, laundry facilities. Parking included. Plus hydro. (613)298-2983. Perth: 1 Bedroom apartment, very private, large balcony, electric radiant in-floor heating (new energy efficient system) free parking, coin laundry facility, TV, internet, phone jacks, no water/sewage costs. $690.00/month plus hydro. 613-479-2164. Perth, 2 bedroom apartment in clean, quiet, adult building. 10 Craig St. Fridge, stove, parking and laundry facilities. $820/month + utilities. Available February 1. Phone 613-283-5996. Perth, 2 bedroom apartment in quiet security building. Well looked after. Fridge, stove, parking, balcony. Laundry in building. $795/month plus hydro. No dogs. (613)349-9377.
Bachelor Waterfront Apartment. Includes appliances & utilities in Clayton. $650/month. No smokers or pets please. Available Feb. 1, 2014. Room- Located in the 613-290-9072. heart of Perth near the Perth Pool. Walking disCarleton Place, apartment tance to Algonquin College downtown, stairs, first/last and all essential services. month rent, references, no Room and house privilegsmoking, no pets. es available in a 4 bed613-867-1905. room house shared with Carleton Place Area- other tenants. House has room $480.00, 2 bedroom full basement with newly bathroom. apt. $960.00 inc util, renovated bachelor apt. $590.00, 1 Washer and dryer available in basement. House is bedroom $675.00 pay util, retail or commercial space completed with yard, deck, $650.00 plus util & Hst, and shed. Available JanuIndoor Storage space ary 1st, 2014. $550/month 1200 sq ft $750.00, Indoor Utilities Included (Water, vehicle storage space Heat, Air Conditioner, Hy$80.00, out door $50.00. dro). No Pets. No smoking in house. Contact: Call 613-253-7777. 613-264-8565 After 7 p.m. Code Apartments. Smiths Apartments, Falls. Spacious, bright, 2 Shamrock bedroom in clean, quiet, Perth, 2 bedroom apartadult building. Fridge, ment, $860/month instove, parking, laundry fa- cludes heat and hydro. Available January 1. cilities. (613)283-7779. 613-264-8380. Country Living Apartment, 1 bedroom, $550/plus Smiths Falls- 1 bedroom utilities. Quiet. No pets, apt. Behind Food Basic’s, schools. Fridge, non-smoking. Minutes to near Perth. Available Jan. 1st. stove, no pets. $650/plus. 1st. Monday-Friday, 9-5. January 613-284-4603, e-mail 613-267-4714. LHammell@sympatico.ca Downtown Perth. Small ground floor bachelor Smiths Falls, 3 Bdrm. apartment, including Ground floor. 66 Queen St. fridge, stove, heat, hot wa- $915/m. First $ Last ter, parking. $475/month. month rent. Gas & Hydro Della Realty Available January 1. extra. 613-790-8556. 613-267-6617. For rent in Merrickville, Smiths Falls. Bachelor 1 bedroom bachelor apart- apartment, available May ment. References re- 1, no pets, no smoking, quired. Quiet, private, single female preferred. Graham furnished or unfurnished. Call Fully equipped kitchen, 613-283-0865. bathroom, laundry, queen bed, A/C, patio, parking, 4 Smiths Falls- Carssminute walk to downtown. ridge Apartment, 1 bedPet and smoke free. room, $920/month, 613-269-2964. available immediately. Heat, hydro, cable inKemptville, 3 bedroom cluded. Please call apt. minutes to University 613-283-9650. of Guelph Campus, $925/month plus heat and Smiths Falls- quiet locahydro. Available immedi- tion. Bachelor unit. ately. Parking included. Available immediately. 613-868-9412 or Newly renovated. velimir@strongbackpm.com $600/mth. Utilities includKemptville- brand new, 2 ed. 613-285-7363 evenbedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms ings. contemporary condo ter- Spacious newly renovated race home in desirable 3 bedroom apt downtown neighbourhood. 1138 Perth $800 + heat sq.ft. many upgrades. 613-264-8904 avail Feb. 1. Close to hospital, schools, hiking tails and shopping. STORAGE Condo fees, water and parking spot are included. Gas and hydro extra. $1,300/mth. Call Mike 613-325-0754.
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LUXURY APARTMENTS COLONEL BY now has a couple of two bedroom units available, with one or two bathrooms. COLONEL BY is a luxury apartment building with a library, entertainment room, exercise room. All units have central air. Located in a residential area close to the County Fair Mall in Smiths Falls. For information call Andrew Mitton 613-283-9650 FOR SALE
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MARSHALLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S AUCTION HOUSE SPENCERVILLE, ON SAT., JAN. 4, 2014 @ 10:00 AM PREVIEW @ 9:00 AM Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord of Mallorytown having sold their property will be offering the following at auction: beautiful variety of furniture, tables, hall stand, flatware, curio cabinet, as new leather couch, accent pieces, shop tools, etc. Also we will continue to sell from the estate of Mr. Frizell: collectibles, good line up of artwork, etc... For a more detailed list w/ photos go to www.theauctionfever.com Auctioneer or Owner not responsible for lost, stolen, Damaged articles, Accidents day of sale. Canteen. Terms: Cash or Chq w/ Photo I.D. As Is. No Buyers Premium All announcements day of sale takes precedence over all printed matter. To book your sale call:
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MANAGER, CLINICAL PROGRAMS The Opportunity: We need a natural leader who knows how to help strong teams flourish. Realize your potential to define clinical excellence for Ambulatory Care, Operating Room/Surgery, and Diagnostics. Further, you will have an essential role in professional development and continuous quality improvement. You will provide managerial and clinical leadership and hold accountability for patient focused nursing practice and quality within these outcome-oriented clinical programs. The Workplace: We are a growing, progressive, team-focused environment. We are small enough to know that we need each other to succeed. We are large enough to challenge the most talented people to excel. Our shared commitment is to Building Healthy Communities. The Right Candidate: A CNO registered member, Masters degree preferred, you bring demonstrated leadership, superior mentoring, and project management skills. Minimum of 5 years recent related experience, of which at least 2 years are at a managerial level in Operating Room programming. You strive to make a difference, fostering an environment that emphasizes professional practice, patient satisfaction, fiscal and clinical accountability, and collaboration. You are enthusiastic about integrated systems change, community health, and team based quality care. To Be Considered: If you want to help shape the future of clinical services and community health and wellness with KDH and our network partners, please send your resume and cover letter by January 10th, 2014 to: Human Resources Kemptville District Hospital PO Box 2007, 2675 Concession Rd., Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0 Fax: (613)258-7853 E-mail: hr@kdh.on.ca or apply on line at: www.kdh.on.ca
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held their last cattle sale on December 16. Bert And Mariet Nibourg would like to thank the producers and dealers for their support and for allowing the Selby Sales Barn to serve in the Napanee area for the past 8 years. Special thanks are extended to the Selby Auctions staff and auctioneer Tom Harrison for their hard work in making the Selby Sales Barn a success. We have made wonderful friends in the past 8 years and will truly miss seeing them at the auctions.
For Mr John Cassell, Brockville And for Mrs Dorothy Switzer, Brockville to be held @ Hands Auction Hall 5501 County Rd 15, Augusta Township Brockville, ON Saturday, January 4 @ 9 a.m. Preview from 8 a.m. auction day or by appointment Offering over 50 Swarovski crystal figurines, Canadian made Cherry dining and bedroom furniture, S/S fridge & stove (5 yr old), LG washer & dryer (1 yr old), ornate queen bedroom suite (1 yr old). Please visit our website www.handsauction.com click Online Bidding button to view complete catalogue and pictures. Online Advance Bidding opens Friday, December 27 @ 9 a.m. and closes Friday, January 3 @ 12 noon. Bid online or as always we are pleased to see you at the live auction, the choice is now yours!
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GARAGE SALE/ FLEA MARKET Almonte Antique Market, 26 Mill St. in historic downtown Almonte. 613-256-1511. 36 vendors. Open daily 10-5. Saturday, December 28, 2013, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 4 Main Street East, Smiths Falls. 1 day only. Clothing sale 50-75% off, all new collectibles, antiques, giftware, furnishings and home decor. Bargains, bargains, bargains. Everything must go. For info call 613-283-8002.
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Driving unreasonably fast, slow or at an inconsistent speed Drifting in and out of lanes Tailgating and changing lanes frequently Making exceptionally wide turns Changing lanes or passing without sufficient clearance Overshooting or stopping well before stop signs or stop lights Disregarding signals and lights Approaching signals or leaving intersections too quickly or slowly Driving without headlights, failing to lower high beams or leaving turn signals on Driving with windows open in cold or inclement weather ALWAYS MAINTAIN A SAFE DISTANCE FROM ANY DRIVER YOU SUSPECT MIGHT BE IMPAIRED. ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEATBELT.
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What To Do If You Observe a Potential Impaired Driver • Call 911 • State your location • Vehicle description
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Please observe all safety rules Keep your distance from the impaired driver Wear your seatbelt Use extreme caution when using a cellular phone to call 911 Police officers are trained specialists, let them do their job Never try to apprehend the impaired driver yourself
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Most deer hunters complying with regulations: Ministry of Natural Resources News â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Ministry of Natural Resources checked 6,500 hunters during November deer hunts across southern Ontario. Conservation officers laid 243 charges and issued 435 warnings under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act. Enforcement officers placed special emphasis on regulations pertaining to safe hunting practices, including wear-
ing hunter orange. They found some hunters wearing an inadequate amount of orange or none at all. Charges and warnings were issued for the following violations: â&#x20AC;˘ Hunting without carrying a licence â&#x20AC;˘ Hunting without having a licence â&#x20AC;˘ Hunting at night â&#x20AC;˘ Possessing a firearm at night
â&#x20AC;˘ Having loaded firearms in a vehicle â&#x20AC;˘ Failing to properly attach a seal to deer â&#x20AC;˘ Failing to provide the required information on a seal â&#x20AC;˘ Trespassing for the purpose of hunting â&#x20AC;˘ Interfering with lawful hunting â&#x20AC;˘ Failing to wear hunter
orange while hunting Charges and warnings were also issued under the Liquor Licence Act and the Off Road Vehicle Act. Officers are investigating a further 108 matters that will likely result in additional charges. For further information on hunting regulations, please consult the 20132014 Hunting Regulations Summary at
ontario.ca/hunting. To report a natural resources violation, call 1-877-TIPS-MNR (847-7667) toll-free any time or contact your local ministry office during regular business hours. You can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Submitted by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Kemptville District.
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Deadline is Thursday by Noon
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What will winter bring? The Weather Network shares its winter outlook News â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Weather Networkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meteorologists have issued this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Winter Outlook, forecasting the months of December, January and February. Most of Canada will experience a changeable, highly variable winter weather pattern meaning periods of storms offset by periods of quiet conditions. While temperatures for
most of the country are expected to average close to normal over the winter season, both warm and cold extremes are likely at times. The expected changeable winter weather pattern is partly due to a lack of El NiĂąo or La NiĂąa conditions in the tropical Pacific Ocean, which drive global weather patterns. This neutral condition, dubbed â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;La
Nadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, means storm tracks are less established and persistent, which leads to highly variable weather in Canada. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most regions will see typical temperatures and precipitation, but wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be locked in to one type of weather for the winter season. Canadians can expect to see a lot of variability in the weather this year,â&#x20AC;?
said Chris Scott, chief meteorologist at The Weather Network. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just as you get used to a certain type of weather, it will likely change.â&#x20AC;? Ontarioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s temperature outlook is near normal except for portions of the Hudson Bay Lowlands where above normal temperatures are more likely. The precipitation outlook is
also near normal. The Weather Network delivers weather information to consumers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, across the country, on TV, mobile and the web. For more information, visit www. theweathernetwork.com. Submitted by The Weather Network.
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Deadline is Thursday by Noon
REGIONAL ROUND-UP 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. Admissions or event costs, will not be included. Deadline is Monday at 4:30 p.m. prior to publication date. This service is provided free of charge. Events will be listed no more than two weeks in advance. Write, EMC, P.O. Box 158, Smiths Falls, Ont. K7A 4T1, or fax at 613-283-5909 or e-mail: jmichaelis@theemc.ca OR lgilligan@perfprint.ca. Items will be edited as necessary. Please include name, address and phone number.
Beckwith Playgroup meets Mondays and Thursdays, 9:30-11:30, Beckwith Twp Hall, Black’s Corners, (Sept.-June). Call Cara (613)253-2554 or Stephanie (613)284-9248. New Years Day Levee- 4-9 p.m. Barry & Jude, Brad Munroe & Andy Bowes. Army Navy & Air Force. The Carleton Place Sunset Club meets Wednesday’s at 1 p.m., in the Legion for cards, games and socializing. A nice way to spend an afternoon. Info: (613)258-7483.
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December 27, 9:00 a.m. Meet at the North Grenville Municipal Centre. Contact Eva Francoeur 258-4487. Sponsor: Health Unit. Kemptville and Area Walking Group, Monday, December 30, Wednesday, January 1 and Friday, January 3, 9:00 a.m. Meet at the North Grenville Municipal Centre. Contact Eva Francoeur 258-4487. Sponsor: Health Unit. “Pyjama Jam” Tuesdays 5-7:30 p.m. 207-215 Sanders St. Info: (613)258-2225 or 1(866)433-8933 ext 2374. Sat. Jan. 4- Breakfast at Kemptville Snowmobile Clubhouse 8:00-11:00. Bring snowmobile related articles to sell or buy at our swap meet held upstairs 8:0011:00, and weather permitting.
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Ladies Auxiliary General Meeting, January 9. 7 p.m. Legion. It’s time to renew your membership. Tickets available till Friday, Jan 17 for Robbie Burns Dinner Dance. New Year’s Eve Dance, Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 244, 26 Beckwith St East, December 31. Dance featuring “ The Respectables”. Doors open at 8, dancing from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Rideau Trail Association, Winter End-to-End Snowshoeing or Skiing, Weekend 1. January 4, meet at 8:15 a.m. at Salem Rd and 9th concession Road 9. Sunday, January 5 meet to leave at 8:30 a.m. Contact leader Bill Murdoch 613-483-7909.
RURAL 4 hand euchre, Tuesday evenings 7 p.m. (starting May 1) ABC Hall, Bolingbroke. Sponsor: ABC Seniors. Lunch and prizes. Best Possible Start Drop-In. Parenting information and support. 1st and 3rd Monday’s each month, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Country Roads CHC, 4319 Cove Road, Portland. Info: Early Years Team, 272-2799 or 1(888)998-9927. Bingo, Elgin Lions Club Hall, every Thursday night, 7 p.m. Smoke free. Clayton Hall- Olde Tyme Music & Dinner. Jan. 5, 2-6 p.m., supper 5 p.m. Proceeds: Clayton Hall. C.P.H.C. formerly V.O.N. mobile clinic at the Town Hall, Westport. Open to anyone needing medical assistance. First Friday of every month, 9:30-2. Appointment (613)803-1710 or walk-in. Darling Seniors- New Years Eve Party. Dec. 31. Tatlock Community Hall. 6 p.m. Cold plate supper. Euchre to follow 7:30 p.m. Joan 613-259-2606 or 613256-2786. Dinner & Movie Night, Clayton Community Hall, Linn Bower Lane, Clayton. January 3. Dinner 5-6:30 p.m. Movie starts at 6:30. Horseshoes, Toledo Legion, every Tuesday, 7 p.m. sharp. All welcome. January 1st Annual New Years Day Celebration, Cheryl Adrain & Tailgate, 2-6 p.m. Luncheon:
na. Sponsor Harmony Club 162. Info: 613-283-4684. Beginner Line Dancing. Fun and exercise for seniors, 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays. RCAF Hall Rideau Wing 443. Info: Ellie 613-205-1591. Bid Euchre 1st and 3rd Sunday every month. 1:30 p.m. Seniors Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St., parking behind arena. Sponsored by Harmony Club 162. Info 613-283-4684. Carpet bowling every Thursday, 12:45 p.m. Seniors Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St. Parking behind arena. Sponsor: Harmony Club 162. Info: (613)283-4684. Christmas BOGO!! December 24th to 31st, The Salvation Army Thrift Store, 49 Chambers St. Darts, Friday 8 p.m. Mixed. Legion. Darts, Jasper, Thursday 7:30 p.m. Legion Br 95 Darts, Tuesday, 7 p.m. Singles. Royal Canadian Legion, 7 Main St E. EA- Emotions Anonymous- 12-step organization working toward recovery from emotional difficulties (marriage, children, grief, etc). Meetings (every Tuesday)- December 31, 7 p.m. Salvation Army Church (side door). (613)283-0960. Floor Shuffle Board. 10 a.m. Every Tuesday and Wednesday. Seniors Activity Building. Parking behind arena. Beginners welcome. Sponsor: Harmony Club 162. (613)283-4684. Harmony Club 162, 61 Cornelia St. Darts every Thursday. 1:30 p.m. Info: 613-283-4684. Lanark County Brain Injury Survivors Group, meeting. Every Tuesday, 10 a.m.-noon. Tricas, 88 Cornelia St. W. TeenMOPS weekly group, for teen moms and their babies, Wednesdays 6:30 p.m Baptist Church. Info: (613)283-5383.
Chili & bun. Royal Canadian Legion Upper Rideau Branch #542, Westport. 613-273-3615. Mallorytown Legion, Weekly bingo, every Thursday night, doors open at 6 p.m. Portland Monthly Community Lunch, Friday, December 27, Portland United Church, 12-1 p.m. Toutiere (meat pie), potatoes, dessert. Handicapped accessible. Rideau and District Old Tyme Fiddlers Assoc. New Year’s Eve Dinner Dance, Mon., Dec. 31, Alfred Taylor Community Centre, North Gower. Reserved tickets only. Info 613-489-3746 or 613-692-4122. Snow Road Snowmobile Club Family Movie Night, January 3, 7 p.m. Snack and Drink provided. At Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Road. Info: Morgan Wark 613-278-0344. Snow Road Snowmobile Club Social Bingo, January 2, 6:45 p.m. Refreshments. At Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Road. Everyone welcome. The Alzheimer Society of Leeds-Grenville, Guthrie House, Elgin, first Monday of month, 10noon. Appointments, (613)359-6000 (call from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.), 613-345-7392, 1-866-576-8556.
SMITHS FALLS 4 hand bid euchre, 7 p.m. Every second and fourth Monday every month. Seniors Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St., parking behind arena. Sponsor Harmony Club 162. Info: 613-283-4684. 4 hand bid euchre, 7:00 p.m. Every second and fourth Monday every month. Seniors Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St., parking behind arena. Sponsor Harmony Club 162. 4 hand bid euchre, every Wednesday and Friday at 1:30 p.m. Senior’s Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St. Parking behind arena. Sponsor: Harmony Club 162. Info: (613)283-4684. 4 hand euchre, 7 p.m. 1st. Monday every month at Seniors Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St. Parking behind arena. Sponsor Harmony Club 162. Info: 613283-4684. 4 hand euchre, 7 p.m. every Thursday, at Seniors Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St. Parking behind are-
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Staff members from Brownlee’s Metro, along with Family and Children’s Services (Perth office) were on hand to pack Christmas hampers for 30 local families on Thursday, Dec. 19. Pictured are Pat Loftus, Avis Brownlee, Esther Hardy, Susan Norwood, Sasha Bordwell and Arlene Nagle.
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Cause and damages were not known. Funeral services were held in Ottawa on Saturday, Dec. 21 for Gregory, who attended Perth and District Collegiate Institute, and before that, lived with her family in Westport. She is survived by her mother, Jacinthe Bourdeau (Eric Polspoel) and siblings: Wendie, Kira (Robert) Phillips, Adrian, Sophie (Kurt) Dowdall and Isabelle (Mark) Marshall. Her father, John Gregory, predeceased her. The family appreciated memorial donations to an adoption agency of choice.
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News – What started more than 30 years ago, providing a Christmas hamper for one local family has grown to fill the holiday wish list of some 30 families for Brownlee’s Metro staff. Collaborating with the Family and Children’s Services, Perth office, the program has been reaching out into the community to help provide underprivileged families in Perth with enough groceries and essential needs – like laundry soap, toothpaste, bleach and other non-traditional hamper supplies – to keep them going over the holiday season and well into January. “It started 32 years ago with providing food for one family,” said Pat Loftus of Metro, who has been part of the team since the beginning. “The next year we did two then four… then we got involved with Susan (Norwood) at the Family and Children’s Services to get numbers of other families in need.” Norwood is a resource worker at Children and Family Services office in Perth. “This is one of the nice things we see during Christmas,” she said. “It’s something that we can do for the families in need here.” These families don’t get just the perennial ham or turkey, and all the fixings, but there is enough food and essential household items in their five boxes of items to take them through several weeks of living. Owner of Metro, Avis Brownlee, says the support from the staff is really what makes this program such a success. “They do a lot,” she says. “Everyone helps in some way or another.” Brownlee’s staff members hold fundraisers throughout the year as they strive to raise about $6,000 to purchase the food and supplies to fill these hampers.
From fundraising barbecues, to in-store challenges tip donations, the staff members here have been part of this food drive for a lot of years. The upper floor of the building beside Metro is filled with boxes, stuffed to overflowing with food and other supplies – 150 boxes in total. Each family gets not one box, or two… but five. The value is estimated at $250 per family. “When we deliver these hampers, there are a lot of hugs, a lot of tears… it’s very emotional,” says Christine Kealy, who also works at CFS. “Some of these families have never even been able to buy bleach, because it’s not part of their own list of necessities. When it comes to deciding between a loaf of bread or a bar of soap, the bread wins… they have to feed their family.” “We have a lot of our workers out today delivering these boxes of food, along with the gifts from the several angel trees,” said Norwood. The angel tree program is a collaborative effort between the Lanark County OPP and the CFS and it provides more than 600 children with gifts for Christmas. Christmas trees at various municipal offices, OPP offices and businesses in Lanark, Leeds and Grenville have been laden with angels seeking a Christmas miracle. Community members are then able to purchase an age/ sex-appropriate gift for these children. Once the gifts have been picked up and delivered back to the CFS’s office, they’re sorted and coordinated with the food baskets. There are also scarves, hats and mitts that are added. Kealy adds: “Seeing the tears streaming down a mom’s face as her son helps take in the hampers of food, and he’s jumping up and down with excitement, asking, ‘Is this all for us?’… That’s what this is all about.”
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GARBAGE & RECYCLING PICK-UP DURING THE HOLIDAYS Residents are reminded to refer to the 2013 Municipal Waste Collection Calendar for pick-up of garbage, recycling and compost over the holidays. • Tuesday: Recycling and greenbin pick-up as usual • Wednesday: Recycling and Greenbin pick-up is delayed to Thursday • Thursday: Garbage pick-up is delayed to Friday
www.perth.ca Notice of Intention to Amend Heritage Designation By-laws By-law Nos. 2457, 2870, 2699, 2587, 2875 Pursuant To the Provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act R.S.O. 1990 Section 29, Section 30.1(2) to (10) TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Perth intends to amend the following Heritage Designation By-laws: 1) By-law No. 2457 – The John Hart House – 37 Herriott Street 2) By-law No. 2870 – The Old Methodist Burying Ground – North Side of Robinson Street at its Eastern Extremity 3) By-law No. 2699 – The Bandstand – 80 Gore Street East (Market Square) 4) By-law No. 2587 – The Old Burying Ground (Craig Street Cemetery) – Between Craig and Brock Streets fronting on the Tay River to the East 5) By-law No. 2875 – 11 – 15 Mill Street The intent of the amendments to these By-laws is to clarify the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest, the description of heritage attributes, and/or legal descriptions of properties. Any objections to the Intention to amend these Heritage Designation By-laws, must be submitted in writing, include the reason(s) for the objection(s), all relevant facts, and submitted to the Town Clerk within thirty (30) days of the first publication of this Notice. Further information is available upon request from the Heritage Manager, Karen Rennie at 613-267-1947. Dated at Perth, Ontario this 26th day of December, 2013 Lauren Walton, Clerk, Town of Perth 613-267-3311 ext. 2239
CHRISTMAS TREE DISPOSAL: FOR TOWN OF PERTH RESIDENTS ONLY: The Environmental Services Department will pick-up Christmas trees for ONE WEEK ONLY, starting Monday, January 6th and ending Friday, January 10th, 2014. To ensure your tree is removed, please have it at the curb without lights and decorations. Trees in bags will NOT be picked up. Thank you for your continued cooperation. If you wish to dispose of your Christmas tree before or after the above-noted date, they will be accepted free of charge at the Perth Landfill Site, 666 Wildlife Road (Perth residents only). For further information contact the Town of Perth, Environmental Services Department, at 613-267-3311.
2014 GARBAGE & RECYCLING CALENDARS: Calendars have now been delivered to each municipal address by Canada Post. Extra copies are available at the rear counter of Town Hall.
The Perth Volunteer Fire Fighters would like to wish everybody a safe and fire-free Christmas holiday. Please check the smoke alarms on all levels of your homes, practice your Home Escape Plan with all family members and watch what you heat in the kitchen.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to all! WINNERS ANNOUNCED IN PERTH TOURISM’S DECORATING CONTEST:
After several nights of reviewing the contestants in the Residential and Commercial Christmas Lighting Contest, the judges have made their assesments and the results are as follows: Residential Contest: ÿ First place winner of a $100 cash prize is the McShane Family (12 George Ave.) ÿ Second place winner of a $50 cash prize is the Warren Family (90 Harvey St.) Commercial Contest: ÿ First place winner of 4 Senators tickets is Apropos (73 Foster St.) ÿ Second place winner of $50 cash is the Irish-Scot-Tish-Shop (58 Gore St. E.) Congratulations to all who entered the contest! Special mention goes out to the Bolte Family (59 Beckwith St. E.) and the Bookworm (76 Foster St.) for their special Christmas displays. Thanks to our judges; Brian Perkin and the folks at LAKE 88.1 FM; and a very special thank you to all the registrants who participated in our 2nd Annual Contest to help light up Perth during the Christmas season! The lights are still aglow for the month of December; be sure to take a drive or walk around town to see these, and many other, homes and businesses which are beautifully lit and decorated. Perth Tourism takes this opportunity to thank Perth businesses and citizens for a fantastic 2013, and wish you good health and prosperity in 2014!
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www.perth.ca TOWN OF PERTH HOLIDAY CLOSURES Clip this handy table and keep it on your refrigerator so you’ll know when services will be available over the Christmas and New Year holidays. Please note that these times can be found on the Town’s website at www.perth. ca. For regular schedules, such as public skating, swimming or Garbage/ Recycle/Waste Collection, you can also refer to the website or your 2013 Collection Calendar for specific details. The Council and Staff of the Town of Perth take this opportunity to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season! Perth Town Hall and POA Court: Wednesday, December 25th, 2013: CLOSED Thursday, December 26th, 2013: CLOSED Wednesday, January 1st, 2014 CLOSED Perth Landfill Site: Monday, December 23rd, 2013: CLOSED Tuesday, December 24th, 2013: OPEN 8am to 4:30pm Wednesday, December 25th, 2013: CLOSED Thursday, December 26th, 2013: CLOSED Friday, December 27th, 2013: OPEN 8am to 4:30pm Saturday, December 28th, 2013: OPEN 8am to 12 Noon Sunday, December 29th, 2013: CLOSED Monday, December 30th, 2013: CLOSED Tuesday, December 31st, 2013: OPEN 8am to 4:30pm Wednesday, January 1st, 2014: CLOSED Thursday, January 2nd, 2014: CLOSED Friday, January 3rd, 2014: OPEN and regular hours resume Perth Museum & Visitor Information Centre: Monday, December 23rd, 2013: Open 10am-6pm Tuesday, December 24th, 2013: Open 10am-2pm Wednesday, December 25th, 2013: CLOSED Thursday, December 26th, 2013: CLOSED Friday, December 27th, 2013: Open 10am to 2pm Saturday, December 28th, 2013: Open 10am to 6pm Sunday, December 29th, 2013: Open 10am to 6pm Monday, December 30th, 2013: Open 10am to 6pm Tuesday, December 31st, 2013: Open 10am to 2pm Wednesday, January 1st, 2014: CLOSED Thursday, January 2nd, 2014: Open and regular schedule resumes Perth & District Indoor Pool: Tuesday, December 24th, 2013: CLOSED Wednesday, December 25th, 2013: CLOSED Thursday, December 26th, 2013: CLOSED Friday, December 27th, 2013: Open on modified schedule Saturday, December 28th, 2013: Open on modified scheduled Sunday, December 29th, 2013: CLOSED Monday, December 30th, 2013: Open on modified schedule Tuesday, December 31st: CLOSED Wednesday, January 1st, 2014: CLOSED Thursday, January 2nd, 2014: CLOSED Friday, January 3rd, 2014: CLOSED for private function Saturday, January 4th, 2014: CLOSED for private function Sunday, January 5th, 2014: CLOSED for private function Please check the adjacent schedule for exact times and programs on Open dates. Perth & District Community Centre: Tuesday, December 24th, 2013: CLOSED Wednesday, December 25th, 2013: CLOSED Thursday, December 26th, 2013: CLOSED Thursday, January 1st, 2014: CLOSED Please check the Town’s website for the Holiday Ice schedule at www.perth.ca. For more information please call the arena office at 613-267-2455.
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Closed December 24th, 25th, 26th, 31st January 1st, 2nd Closed for regular programming on January 3 rd, 4th and 5th for the annual Mike Brown Swim Meet Due to inclement weather we have been forced to make changes to our activities and schedule. Please check our Facebook page at Perth Tourism for updated details as we have them, or call the Visitor Information Centre at 613-267-1947.
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Perth Tourism light contest winners Community - The results are in! After several nights of reviewing the contestants in the residential and commercial Christmas Lighting Contest, the judges have made their assessments and the results are as follows: Residential Contest: * First place winner of a $100 cash prize is the McShane Family at 12 George Ave. * Second place winner of a $50 cash prize is the Warren Family at 90 Harvey St. Commercial Contest: * First place winner of 4 Senators Hockey tickets is Apropos at
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Skills Link has made a mark for this LAWS volunteer Community – Hi, my name is Wanda Brown. I have always found myself traveling from home to home, between Smiths Falls and Perth. I have made many friends and been acquainted with many people. Employment in Perth is not as easy as it seems. As we are a small community jobs are snatched up pretty quickly throughout the summer months. I have found it very difficult to find employment, until I heard from a close friend about Skills Link at the Youth Action Kommittee (YAK). I’ve heard of this Skills Link Program for many years now and never thought much of it, until I found myself registering and hoping for a spot in the group. Many youth signed up for this opportunity and out of all of them, eight were chosen. They were youth who they felt had great potential and work ethic. Skills Link finds out your interests and what you enjoy doing for your future work. We create resumes and cover letters and they teach us some working skills to help us forward our future. We have been through CPR/First Aid training, Safe Food Handling, WHMIS, and learning about budgeting.
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After weeks of learning our new skills and finding our true interests in this program our coordinator helped us seek comfortable placements. As I am an animal lover, our coordinator found me a shadowing job at Lanark Animal Welfare Society, located at 253 Glenview Road. My duties at LAWS are taking care of the well-being of the cats. Those duties come with responsibilities such as cleaning cages, feeding cats, brushing/grooming, nail trimmings, medical treatment and best part of all is giving all the sheltered animals some loving from time to time. Seeing all the animals in cages makes me feel good in a way, as they are being taking care of and have a roof over their heads, but seeing the conditions some of the animals are in when they come through those doors is heart breaking. LAWS is one of the only no-kill animal shelters in eastern Ontario. I enjoy working at LAWS because not only are the animals fluffy and cuddly to play but the employers and volunteers put all their free time into taking care of these animals. They do what they can do to save every animal that comes through that door. It’s such a relief to see the
animals being taking care of but seeing them leave the shelter definitely warms my heart. Everyone, including the animals leaves with a smile on their face. I have learned a variety of skills from my placement. During placement, I work in a room with another employee who has worked for many years at LAWS. They teach me how to properly give medication to cats, how to clean cages and the health risks of cats. My dad and mom have always been a huge part of my life, and they helped me live for this long. They have done so much more than that, they inspire me day after day and push me to do what I deserve in life which is only the best. They are so proud of me. They tell me I can do anything I set my mind to and I work as hard as I do for my wonderful parents. I don’t need any other role models just the people who gave me life – Mom and Dad. I would like to give the biggest thank you the employees of YAK Youth Centre (Kat Watson, Donna Stratton, Tanis Cowan) and to the manager of LAWS (Shalla Lacorque) for giving me this amazing opportunity and believing in me.
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ditorial - For those of us who survived Ice Storm ’98, memories came flooding back this weekend as there was a sudden flashback to that time when the eastern Ontario region was hit with ice rain. A cold front blew in from Texas. Imagine… Back some 16 years ago, when people from western Quebec, Atlantic Canada, northern New York and New England and the Appalachians were out of power for weeks on end, we didn’t think we’d ever see a spring thaw. Roads were like skating rinks – social media showed some of them this time around too – and emergency crews were out in full force. According to stats found online from a number of sources like About.com and Canadian Encyclopedia, a state of emergency was declared as the freezing rain pelted the region from Jan. 4 to 10, 1998. There were 15,000 military personnel deployed from the Canadian Forces. The storm caused four million people to be without power – 600,000 had to leave their homes. There were 35 people killed – 28 of them in Canada – and another 945 injured. Hydro poles were snapped like match sticks in 1998, leaving death and destruction in its wake. Local forests, and people, still show the scars, some 16 years later. Farmers had it bad, too. The death of animals due to poor ventilation for the livestock was astronomical. Neighbours – including farmers – had to share generators for a few hours at a time to keep the pipes from freezing, the cows milked or even the kids clean. Water had to be drawn from one source to fill the bathtub where several people would have to share the water to bathe.
Neighbours checked in with each other; welcomed those without any source of heat or way to prepare food, other than sandwiches. Several families, along with their pets, would often share a spot by the woodstove and a pot of stew made on a barbecue or over an open flame from a bonfire or fireplace. Board games, cards and chatting replaced video games. In towns and villages, emergency shelters were set up for those who had no other place to get in from the cold. Some people were forgotten, though… some people died. But we learned an important lesson from our past – to be prepared. Generators, barbecues and woodstoves are the norm these days, as are kerosene lamps, flashlights, extra batteries, car chargers, gasoline, blankets, wood, non-perishable food items, and water. Just like in the “olden days” when our ancestors dealt with life without hydro, without running water or a flush toilet. How did they do it every day? We think we have it bad when we lose power for 10 minutes and can’t get on the cell phone or computer. Maybe it’s time for an emergency preparedness plan in your home – check it out over the holidays. See how long you can “survive” without a cell phone or computer. Throw in some board games and some family conversations and get to know each other. Right now, our neighbours in Toronto and elsewhere are having to tough it out. Let’s put aside the jokes for a minute and recognize that, next pinion – You can time, it could be us. Don’t let yourself get caught count on me at this out in the cold. Make it a resolution. time of year to be Happy New Year. repetitive. Okay…you can count on me to be repetitive at other times of the year, too, which is a perfect segue into this column about New Year’s resolutions – or, as I like to call them, Revolutions. This is when I usually take a look back at the 39 Gore Street East, Perth, ON, K7H 1H4 year that was, examine what I said I would do, and T: 613-267-1100 • F: 613-267-3986 • www.insideottawavalley.com realize I made (surprise!) a bunch of promises that I ultimately did not keep. Vice President & Regional Publisher Mike Mount I spent a lot of time this past year writing mmount@perfprint.ca Sales Representative Kevin Hoover 613-283-3182, ext. 104 columns about Great New Ideas I Have to Be kevin.hoover@metroland.com Healthier! Among these, which ultimately were 613-267-1100 ext. 229 General Manager Peter O’Leary reconstituted New Years’ Revolutions, were going poleary@perfprint.ca Managing Editor Ryland Coyne outside more, eating less, exercising more, remain613-283-3182, ext. 112 rcoyne@perfprint.ca ing calm in the face of conflict or difficulty, saving 613-283-3182, ext. 142 Group Publisher Duncan Weir the world, getting up early to exercise, using the dweir@perfprint.ca News Editor Laurie Weir Fitbit to aim for 7,000 steps a day, snacking less, 613-283-3182, ext. 164 ljweir@metroland.com snacking differently and, in related news, yelling 613-267-1100, ext. 246 at bad food. Distribution Lori Sommerdyk 613-283-3182, ext. 138 What did I accomplish? Well, I dropped a few Reporter Desmond Devoy desmond.devoy@metroland.com pounds then gained a few pounds then dropped and Advertising Sales Co-ordinator Andrea Harding 613-267-1100, ext. 226 gained again and again. I have yelled at bad food, aharding@perfprint.ca but I have also eaten it. 613-283-3182, ext. 169 I didn’t do anything remarkable on the exercise front – averaging only 5,000 steps a day. In Publisher’s Liability: The advertiser agrees that the publisher shall Distribution Manager not be liable for any damages whatsoever arising from errors in the summer we all played outside a lot, but not so Lori Sommerdyk 613-284-0124 x27 advertisements beyond actual amount paid for space used by the much since then. part of the advertisement containing the error. The publisher shall For distribution inquires in your area, or for the re-delivery of not be liable for non-insertion of any advertisement. the publisher a missed paper or flyer, please call 1-877-298-8288. There was minimal panic to report, but still a will not knowingly publish any advertisement which is illegal, misleading or offensive. lot of deadline stress in December (which always Distribution: 12,100 Homes Weekly Advertising Deadline - Monday 12 noon leads to snacking issues). I am, however, getting The contents of this newspaper are protected by copyright and may be used only for your personal non-commercial purposes. All other rights are reserved Classified Deadline - Monday 12 noon much better at: “Hm. There’s nothing I can do and commercial use is prohibited. Permission to republish any material must be sought from the relevant copyright owner. Editorial Deadline - Monday 12 noon about this particular thing, so I guess I’ll just roll with it and make it work.” I think it takes a lifetime of practice to get to that point. Finally, there are no major successes to report
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on “saving the world.” So…what does this mean for the 2014 New Year’s Revolutions? Heck if I know! I mean, if I want stop making promises I can’t keep, then I should just give up on the whole diet STEPHANIE GRAY and exercise thing, right? But that would be no fun. So…here’s what I am going to do: Since the beginning of December I have been doing really well on the snack front. I have been snacking differently or not at all, and watching portion sizes. It feels good, the scale likes it and I’m going to continue the trend. On the exercise front, I am going to stick with the Fitbit because I really like the targets I have set, but actually meeting the targets is going to require a bold new initiative called “Walking During My Lunch Break.” What’s novel about this is the fact I will actually have to start taking a lunch “break,” rather than just eating at my desk. I’ve got this notion in my head that for exercise to be “good” you absolutely have to change into “gear” and get all sweaty and smelly. That’s why exercising in the early morning or evening has always been my target. Well, mornings are an epic fail (that’s newspaper and coffee time), and evenings just haven’t been happening due to family commitments. I’m starting to realize any walk is a good walk, so why not take 20 minutes at lunch? It doesn’t have to be sweaty and smelly – a short, moderate walk is better than my current “no walk.” Doing more things outside still holds, which is also great family time. And, of course, we should all continue to strive to save the world. I’ll let you know if I come up with a good plan. Happy New Year, everyone!
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Let’s be reminded of our Christian beliefs: reader To the Editor, This is in response to a letter in the Dec. 19 edition of The Perth Courier. The letter in question referred to the sentencing of a Perth woman pursuant to being found guilty child pornography. The crime has been committed, justice is being served and much suffering lies in the wake. As a community we now need to find a path to healing. The writer refers to her Christian beliefs. Foremost among these are mercy, compassion and love. May we all be reminded of these during this Christmas Season.
Writer’s passion comes through loud and clear To the Editor, This letter is in response to your editorial “Who is my brother’s keeper?” (Dec. 19). I have no idea who wrote it, but I am sure grateful that they did. The author obviously feels passionate about the subject of child poverty, and that passion came through loud and clear. In addition to the figures cited in the article, I might add that of the 833,000 people who used a food bank in 2012, more than 33 per cent of them were children. The words of Food Banks Canada speaks volumes on the subject. In its 2013 annual report (Hungercount 2013), it noted that these are “kids who are going to school, trying to learn, and going to bed with empty stomachs.” It is aston-
ishing to me that we, as a society, allow this to happen. To me, the most poignant aspect of the editorial was its conviction that, although eradicating child poverty makes economic sense (and it presented some interesting figures in that regard), eliminating child poverty is something we need to do for moral and ethical reasons. Quite simply, the extent to which we work toward such goals is a measure of our basic humanity. Sincerely, Kerry Badgley Kemptville
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News – It was back to school for Randy Hillier earlier this month, as the Lanark, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington MPP showed school kids selections from his ‘greatest hits,’ video collection. While he normally speaks to Grade 10 students, Hillier’s visit to Arklan Community Public School in Carleton Place on Friday, Dec. 13, marked his first talk to a Grade 5 class, in which he addressed students as part of an ongoing series of talks on government. (Carleton Place Mayor Wendy LeBlanc had already spoken to the class, and MP Scott Reid is due to speak this week.) Amongst Hillier’s videos was one of him presenting a petition calling for the redevelopment of the Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital, him making a statement in the house calling for the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (1982) to be amended to include property rights, and asking a question of the labour minister about Bill 119, making WSIB (workplace insurance) premiums mandatory for private contractors, even when they have existing private coverage. A petition, Hillier explained, “is a demonstration to government that there is a desire for something to be done.” A young girl said that petitions were “kinda like voting. You have to get a certain number of signatures,” though Hillier said that as few as one signature would suffice. (Petitions presented in the House of Commons require at least 20 signatures.) Hillier’s hospital petition was, in his words, “asking the government for more money to build a new hospital in Carleton Place. They could’ve said yes. They could have said no. They could say, ‘We just want to do renovations to the existing hospital,’” he explained. Premier Kathleen Wynne, as Ontar-
io’s first female premier, appeared to be very well known to the students. When asked if he had ever met Wynne, Hillier replied, “I see her every day when I am in Toronto.” Sitting on the other side of the legislature, he has a better view of her than some of her Liberal colleagues. “I am not part of the government,” he said in answering another question. “I am in the opposition. I don’t get to make decisions. I try to influence decisions.” One little boy asked him, “Don’t you wish you could make decisions?” To which Hillier replied with a laugh, “Yes, I wish I could.” He later added that, on some issues, “I haven’t been able to convince Kathleen Wynne to change her mind,” and see things as he does. Another child asked if Hillier wanted to be a senator, having heard much about the federal upper house in the news of late. “No, I would not want to be a senator,” he said. “They don’t do elections in the senate.” Hillier asked the students what the role of government was, and some of the answers were quite articulate and intelligent. “The reason we have government is so as we can have laws and if we didn’t have laws, it would be crazy,” said one girl. Hillier agreed: “The major role of politicians is to make laws,” he said. Another boy illustrated the disagreement Hillier may have with more left-leaning voters, who favour a more state interventionist policy, as opposed to his more slightly libertarian, laissezfaire attitude. “(The role of government) is to solve people’s problems,” the young man said. “Well, sometimes it’s better for people to solve their own problems,” replied Hillier.
Then it was time for show and tell, and Hillier brought out a book containing all of the laws in Ontario – in 1892. A large, but not hefty, tome, when compared to the “pocket” sized mammoth volume of all of Ontario’s provincial offences for 2013. “Does anyone have a pocket that this will fit in?” he asked to the giggle of the students, underscoring his disdain for red tape. But Hillier did point out – literally – that government does in fact do a lot of good. Sitting in the school’s library, he urged the students to look out the window, down Francis Street. “There is the water treatment plant,” he said. “That is owned by the town of Carleton Place.” One young man asked Hillier about decorum in the house, and stated that “my dad said that they can yell stuff,” especially backbenchers, like Hillier has been since August. “There is some noise made by members of the house,” said Hillier diplo-
matically. “We are not allowed to lie. We are not allowed to call someone a liar. Sometimes in the legislature, we can be a little bit rowdy and maybe not as respectful as we could be.” As it took place four years ago, the youngsters were probably too young to remember Hillier joining with BruceGrey-Owen Sound MPP Bill Murdoch in drowning out Question Period at Queen’s Park in 2009 during the Harmonized Sales Tax debate, being kicked out of the legislature but refusing to do so, slamming their desks, and refusing to take their assigned seats. “The speaker can kick you out,” he said. There was no video of Hillier’s antics that day, but Hillier did show video of him addressing electrical contractors – as he himself had once been – rallying on the front lawn of the legislature, over Bill 119. “They (the contractors) came down to Queen’s Park because they did not like a new law,” said Hillier. “A number
of people were upset that the law would impact them and hurt them…(But) it did become law.” He did stress that there were limits to each level of government’s powers. “If I want to make a law about the Canadian Army or Air Force, would I be allowed to?” he asked. The answer came back a swift, “No.” “You can’t because it (defence) is a responsibility of the federal government,” said Hillier. “It would be unlawful for me to make a law for defence,” adding that it would not be allowed for Reid to make a law regarding Ontario’s schools. Hillier was also asked what he liked most – and least – about his job. “My favourite part of the job is when people have problems and I get to help them,” said Hillier. “That is very rewarding.” And his least-favourite part? “The other side is having to go to Toronto all the time and listen to party politics,” he said. “It can be pretty boring.”
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General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. **The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased, leased or financed a new eligible 2014 MY Chevrolet, Buick, or GMC vehicle (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 40,000 kms, 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 Limited reserve 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. ▼Based on a 36/48/48 month lease for 2014 GMC (Sierra Crew Cab 4x4 1SA /Terrain SLE FWD 3SA/Acadia SLE FWD 3SA). Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. OAC by GM Financial. Monthly/bi-weekly payments may vary depending on down payment/trade. A down payment or trade of $0 and/or $0 security deposit is required. Total obligation is $15,509/$17,623/$21,777. Option to purchase at lease end is $20,630/$12,598/$17,952. Excess wear and tear and km charges not included. Other lease options available. ♦$3,500 is a manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) for 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Ext. & Crew Cab and is reflected in offers in this advertisement. Other cash credits available on most models. 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Dealers are free to set individual prices. ¥Offer only valid from December 10, 2013 to January 2, 2014 (the “Program Period”) to retail customers resident in Canada who own or are currently leasing a Chevrolet HHR, Equinox, Tracker, Uplander, Venture, Astro, Lumina APV, Blazer, Traverse, Trailblazer; Saturn Vue, Relay, Outlook; Pontiac Montana/SV6, Transport, Torrent, Aztek, Sunrunner; Buick Rendezvous, Terraza, Enclave, Rainier; Oldsmobile Silhouette, Bravada; GMC Safari, Jimmy, Terrain, Acadia or Envoy, that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six months, will receive a $1,000 Holiday Owner Bonus credit towards the lease, purchase or finance of an eligible new 2014 GMC Terrain or Acadia delivered during the program period. Only one (1) credit may be applied per eligible vehicle sale. Offer is transferable to a family member living in the same household (proof of address required). This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. The $1,000 credit includes HST/GST/QST/PST as applicable by province. As part of the transaction, dealer will request current vehicle registration and/or insurance to prove ownership for the previous consecutive six months. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See your GM dealer for details. ¥¥ Offer only valid from December 10, 2013 – January 2, 2014 (the “Program Period”) to retail customers resident in Canada who own or are currently leasing (during the Program Period) a GM or competitor pickup truck to receive a $1,000 credit towards the purchase, finance or lease of an eligible new 2014 Model Year Chevrolet Silverado Light Duty, Silverado Heavy Duty, Sierra Light Duty, Sierra Heavy Duty, or Avalanche. Only one (1) credit may be applied per eligible vehicle sale. Offer is transferable to a family member living in the same household (proof of address required). This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. The $1,000 credit includes HST/GST/QST/PST as applicable by province. As part of the transaction, dealer will request current vehicle registration and/or insurance to prove ownership. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See your GM dealer for details. †Comparison based on 2013 Polk segmentation: Compact SUV and latest competitive data available and based on the maximum legroom available. ®Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc. ±Offer valid from December 10, 2013 to January 2, 2014 (the “Program Period”) to retail customers resident in Canada who take delivery of an eligible vehicle during the Program Period. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased or leased: $500 Boxing Day Bonus credit valid on 2014 model year Chevrolet/Buick/GMC/Cadillac cars and crossovers; $1,000 Boxing Day Bonus credit valid on 2014 model year Chevrolet Silverado or GMC Sierra; $1,500 Boxing Day Bonus credit valid any 2013 model year Chevrolet/Buick/GMC/Cadillac vehicle. All products ar e subje ct to availabilit y. T his of fer may not be r ede emed for cash and may not be combined with cer tain other consumer incentive s. G M CL r e ser ve s the r ight to amend or terminate this of fer, in whole or in par t, at any time without prior notice. Additional limitations and conditions apply. S e e your G M de aler for details.
THE EMC - P11 - Thursday, December 26, 2013
LOCAL NEWS
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Eighty-four-year-old local store owner hangs up her hat for retirement
Private â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;? CATHY JAMES
sold her store to Jesse Morton, a young woman excited to take on this new venture. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve met Keeling over the years and want to wish her all the best in her retirement or to meet Morton, then pop by The Word on Foster Street on Dec. 31 between 10 a.m.-3 p.m. for an open house. Happy retirement, Mary.
The holiday season is a good chance to give thanks for all that we have in our lives. CATHY JAMES
is now open. So if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to nail down a New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Resolution and want to take part in a special race, this could be it! Learn more at perthkiltrun.blogspot.ca. Walks with Tux Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve really enjoyed my walks out with Tux and catching a glimpse of the beautiful Christmas lights laced across town. A big congratulation goes out to the McShane family for earning the Perth Tourismâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas Lighting Contest best residential title. Meanwhile, Apropos got the thumbs up for the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best commercial set-up. I wonder if theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be willing to keep their lights up year-round. Although it wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be easy on the energy bill, it would save set-up and teardown time and would warm my heart 365 days a year.
Perth Kilt Run attempts to beat Perth Kilt Run Her patrons were Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to imagine running in 30-degree weather, but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exdrawn to Keelingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s actly what 200 Perthites did last store because they are month in an attempt to break the Perth Kilt Run record. in need of someone Perth, Australia, that is (see what I did there? Eye roll!). to listen and offer The third and final Perth got in advice on many of lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on the kilt action and hosted its own Perth Kilt Run in November. troubling issues They made a respectable first atCATHY JAMES tempt, welcoming 200 runners to COLUMNIST the start line. One last thing With that, our own Perth still The holiday season is a good At 84 years young, Keeling holds the World Record, and bet- chance to give thanks for all that has decided to retire. She has ter yet, the 2014 race registration we have in our lives. With that,
Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to thank each of you, the reader, for reading the Private I column and for reaching out to me to provide story suggestions. I love hearing from you, and appreciate your kind words about the column. Better yet, you refrain from rolling your eyes when the column space is used up on our canine. For that, I thank you. All
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Community â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mary Keeling is more than a store owner. When she first opened The Word Christian Book Store in 1994 here in Perth, Keeling did so as a ministry. She met a market demand for Christian books order (she has sold 9,000 bibles!), Sunday school material, music trends and special occasion gifts, but Keeling also lent an ear to her customers. Her patrons were drawn to Keelingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s store because they are in need of someone to listen and offer advice on many of lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s troubling issues: a broken marriage, loss on a loved one, questions about God and so much more. As the only Christian store located between Kingston and Ottawa, The Word has welcomed customers from across eastern Ontario.
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LOCAL NEWS
Fourth year for OPP Christmas Bears Community - The Auxiliary Officers from the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continue, for a fourth year, to deliver Christmas Bears to the children in care of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO). The Auxiliary members
contribute the Teddy Bears of various shapes and sizes themselves (along with any donated by their full time colleagues at Detachment) and deliver them to CHEO in the week before Christmas. The Lanark County OPP Auxiliary and Officers do not
solicit donations for this program, however, it is not unusual for members of the public to drop soft toys at the Detachment during the year “for kids” and the membership would like to take this opportunity to publicly acknowledge and thank them.
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Community - Malcolm MacDiarmid, treasurer (left) and president Lloyd Miller (right) of the Perth Duplicate Bridge Club are shown making the donation to Ken Fournier, president of the Perth Civitan Club. The bridge club appreciates using the Civitan hall each Thursday evening for their duplicate bridge games.The donation of $2,000 will help the Civitan in its charitable work as members endeavor to meet the needs of many citizens in Perth and area. The Perth Duplicate Bridge Club is always looking for new members to play bridge each Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Civitan. Coffee and refreshments are available, free for all players. Visitors are invited to play. If you do not have a partner please call 613-267-5305 for information.
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Limited time lease and finance offers available through Honda Financial Services Inc. (HFS), to qualified retail customers on approved credit. Selling prices and payments include freight and PDI (ranges from $1,495 to $1,640 depending on 2013 model and $1,695 on advertised 2014 models), EHF tires ($29), EHF filters ($1), A/C levy ($100 except Civic DX and Fit DX models), and OMVIC fee ($5). Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. ΩRepresentative bi-weekly lease example: 2013 Civic DX Sedan // 2014 CR-V LX 2WD on a 60 month term with 130 bi-weekly payments at 1.99% // 2.99% lease APR. Bi-weekly payment is $88 // $148.74 with $0 // $0 down or equivalent trade-in, $66 // $0 individual dealer contribution deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes, $0 security deposit, and first bi-weekly payment due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $11,439.71 // $19,336.43. 120,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometres. PPSA lien registration fee of $45.93 and lien registering agent’s fee of $5.65, due at time of delivery are not included. Limited time SE Accessory Package installed for $4.88 more bi-weekly (plus taxes) on a 2014 CR-V LX 2WD includes all advertised items plus “SE” badge. †Representative bi-weekly finance example: 2013 Civic DX Sedan on an 84 month term with 182 bi-weekly payments at 1.99% APR [including $1,600 Finance incentive and $476.65 individual dealer contribution deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes]. Incentives apply only to Finance contracts through HFS, and can be combined with subvented rates of interest offered by Honda as part of a low rate interest program. Finance amount is $14,939. Cost of borrowing is $1,077.28 for a total finance obligation of $16,016.28 with $0 down or equivalent trade-in. *$500 Holiday Bonus offer applies only to retail customer purchase or lease agreements for new 2013 Civic, 2013 Fit and 2014 CR-V models concluded between December 3rd, 2013 and January 2nd, 2014 at participating Ontario Honda Dealers. Deducted from the negotiated price after taxes and can be combined with advertised lease and finance rates. μLimited time 0.99% APR lease offers on remaining new 2013 Fit DX // 2013 Civic DX Sedan // 2013 CR-Z // 2013 Accord EX Coupe 6MT // 2013 Accord LX Sedan 6MT // 2013 CR-V LX 2WD for a maximum of 24 // 24 // 24 // 42 // 24 // 36 months. Representative lease example: 2013 Civic DX Sedan on a 24 month term at 0.99% lease APR, the monthly payment is $287.20 with $0 down or equivalent trade-in, $0 security deposit and first monthly payment due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $6,892.80. 48,000-kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometres. PPSA lien registration fee of $18.81 and lien registering agent’s fee of $5.65, due at time of delivery are not included. ˆReceive 0.99% APR purchase financing on remaining new 2013 Fit DX // 2013 Civic DX Sedan // 2013 CR-Z // 2013 Accord EX Coupe 6MT // 2013 Accord LX Sedan 6MT // 2013 CR-V LX 2WD models for a maximum of 36 // 48 // 24 // 60 // 24 // 48 months. Representative finance example: 2013 Civic DX Sedan on a 24 month term at 0.99% APR and finance amount of $16,991.65 the monthly payment is $715.31. Cost of borrowing is $175.79 for a total finance obligation of $17,167.44 with $0 down or equivalent trade-in. N$1,500 // $1,500 // $3,000 // $1,500 // $2,000 // $3,500 // $2,000 // $2,500 // $4,000 // $5,000 // $5,000 customer cash incentive is valid on remaining new 2013 Fit (except DX) // 2013 Civic Coupe and Sedan (except DX Sedan) // 2013 Accord Coupe (except EX Coupe 6MT) // 2013 Accord Sedan (except LX Sedan 6MT, EX-L V6 Sedan and Touring V6 Sedan) // 2013 Accord EX-L V6 Sedan and Touring V6 Sedan // 2013 Crosstour EX 2WD and EX-L 2WD // 2013 Crosstour EX-L 4WD and EX-L 4WD NAVI // 2013 CR-V (except LX 2WD) // 2013 Odyssey // 2013 Pilot // 2013 Ridgeline models when registered and delivered between December 3rd, 2013 and January 2nd, 2014. Cash incentive is available for all Honda retail customers except customers who lease or finance through HFS at a subvented rate of interest offered by Honda as part of a low rate interest program. All advertised lease and finance rates are special rates. Cash incentive will be deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. For all offers: taxes payable on full amount of purchase price. Offers only valid for Ontario residents at Ontario Honda Dealers. Dealer may sell/lease for less. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. Offers, prices and features subject to change without notice. See your Ontario Honda Dealer or visit HondaOntario.com for full details. NNBased on Association of International Automobile Manufacturers of Canada (AIAMC) data reflecting sales between 1997 and December 2012. §2013 Canadian Black Book Best Retained Value Award winner – SubCompact Car category. Based on value retained from original MSRP for 2009 model year vehicles as published by CBB, as of 1 January 2013. See CanadianBlackBook.com for complete details.
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Blue Wings tumble in recent game scored four unanswered goals to take a 5-1 lead. Four more to Perthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s single in the third gave the Canadians the big win. Scoring for Perth were Zac Rodier and Austin Lamont. Assists came from Christian Beuti and Jimmy Pearson on the Rodier marker and Alex Vala and
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Sports - In their only game of the Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League last week, the Perth Blue Wings took a tumble in Ottawa when they lost 9-2 to the Ottawa Canadians Dec. 17. The Blue Wings held to a 1-1 tie going into the second period before Ottawa broke loose and
Brock Stashick on the Lamonte goal. Jeremy Wright took the loss in nets for Perth. Perth will host the Shawville Pontiacs on Monday in a makeup game. Puck drop is at 7 p.m. After the break, they will host Renfrew on Friday, Jan. 3, 7:30 p.m.
Get active with RAVE-olution event
Community - A new fitness event will take place this January in Perth to help people keep their resolution of getting fit and healthy in 2014. Participants will be cracking open the glow sticks and donning neon gear to take part in this three-hour rave themed party. RAVE-olution participants will have a chance to sample a variety of workouts from zumba, kickboxing to hip hop dance. Ideal for those who would love to get fit in 2014 but are not sure what is right for them, or who just Photos by DESMOND DEVOY
Volleyball girls singing gift to school Sports - Members of the Saint John Catholic High School junior girls Spartan volleyball team, decked out in Santa hats, take to the stage for the Christmas assembly on Thursday, Dec. 19, for a volleyball-turn-holiday themed musical revue.
need help keeping motivated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;RAVE-olution is not just for the hardcore fitness crowd,â&#x20AC;? says Amanda Gifford, fundraising coordinator of the Canadian Cancer Society. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It also aims to cater to those who are new to fitness, who maybe donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know where to start. The event can be enjoyed by everyone at all levels. Most importantly, RAVE-olution is about having fun and sticking to your New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resolution of being more active.â&#x20AC;? RAVE-olution will take place on Jan. 24 at the Perth Civitan Hall
at 7 p.m. Registration is $40 and can be done in advance at www. cancer.ca/RAVE-olutiuon. Participants are encouraged to come dressed in white or neon clothing and bring glow in the dark accessories. Face painting will also be available on site for a donation. Proceeds from RAVEolution will go to the Canadian Cancer Society to help fund lifesaving cancer research and offer local support services. For more information visit www.cancer. ca/RAVEolution or call the local CCS office at 613-267-1058.
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Gotta sing! Gotta dance! St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rocks out Christmas assembly
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Community â&#x20AC;&#x201C; St. John Catholic High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas assembly was held on Thursday, Dec. 19. Clockwise from top left: In the opening number, a play on â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Twas the Night Before Christmas, students hear Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arrival. In sync choreography was also a major part of the show, while Liz Pierman, above, sang favourites like â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rockinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Around the Christmas Tree.â&#x20AC;?
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Sing a song of Christmas cheer...or just hum it! Community – Above, Dana McParland laughs as she tries to guess which song teacher Jeff Peters is humming during the iPod challenge. At top right, Mackenzie Connors sings “Blown Away,” while David Brooke, below, also takes up the guitar, to dedicate a song to his girlfriend, entitled, “All About Us,” during the St. John Catholic High School Christmas assembly on Thursday, Dec. 19.
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CHRISTMAS OFFICE HOURS The Beckwith Township Office will be closed Tuesday, December 24th, 2013 at noon and will re-open Thursday, January 2nd, 2014 at 8:30 a.m.
2014 GARBAGE TAGS The 2014 Garbage Tags will be available for pick-up when we re-open on Thursday January 2nd, 2014 at the Township Office.
2014 DOG LICENSE TAGS Dog tags are due for renewal. Tags help to identify lost dogs and reunite them with their families. Tag(s) are available at the Municipal Office, during regular business hours. The fee is $15.00 payable either by cash; cheque or debit. A replacement tag cost $2.00. Owners are asked to keep the tag securely fastened on the dog at all times. Kennel Licenses are available where applicable for a fee of $30.00. Dogs are prohibited from running at large and are required to be licensed.
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Community â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Stewart School held its Christmas concert on Dec. 18 to a full house of parents, family and friends. Pictured are some of the scenes from dress rehearsal. Sarah Bell and Teagan Pratt were masters of ceremony and kept the classes moving with their jokes and antics.
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Community â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Above left and right: The Stewart School Christmas Concert was a huge success on Dec. 18! All the classes participated and the audience even joined in on a couple of the songs.
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