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Council knew about chemical leak in 2008 Town refuses to make study public as taxpayers face cleanup bill NEVIL HUNT nevil.hunt@metroland.com
MAKING FRIENDS A local woman will share what she’s learned in Africa at a presentation next week. 12
TOP NOTCH The local junior B league hands out hardware to players and volunteers. 25
CARLETON PLACE – Town council first learned that a chemical was under a small part of downtown in July 2008, Mayor Wendy LeBlanc said this week. That information was contained in a report commissioned by the town and carried out by a consultant. More detailed tests have been carried out since, but the town refuses to share the results with residents. As reported last week, a town-financed groundwater monitoring study found perchloroethylene below private and public property near the intersection of Lake Avenue East and Beckwith Street. Perchloroethylene – known as “perc” in the dry cleaning business – is a colourless liquid solvent that has been linked to cancer. It may also be used as a cleaning material in the automotive trade. It is most dangerous when inhaled, and fumes can accumulate inside buildings as vapours rise from contaminated soil. Carleton Cleaners – the only dry cleaning operation in town – is located at 27 Bridge St., about 40 metres away from the contaminated soil, but there is no proof that the chemical originated from the company’s property. The owner, Mike Kelley, has refused to comment. See NEW DEVELOPMENTS, page 4
MONDAYS Kids eat free all day! WEDNESDAY “Build Your Own Pasta Lunch” with unlimited pasta, salad and garlic bread......$10.00 THURSDAY NIGHT “Open Mic” with Brock Zeman 450041
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HOCKEY DAY IN BECKWITH The peewee A Carleton Place Kings get ready for the ceremonial puck drop in the great outdoors. The Smith family of Beckwith Township hosted the team in their backyard on Feb. 12, for their third annual Hockey Day in Canada. See page 2 for more coverage.
Fundraiser to replace Sounds of Downtown DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@metroland.com
CARLETON PLACE – The Sounds of Downtown will be heard no more this September, so that Arts Carleton Place can focus on fundraising for a new arts facility on the north end of Bridge Street. The announcement was expected to be made yesterday, Feb. 16, during a membership meeting of the arts group at the Moore House.
“We are not doing Sounds of Downtown in September,” confirmed Arts Carleton Place chairperson Ina Jackson. “It is sad, but we are evolving. We are changing our mandate.” The group is now focusing on a gala fundraiser on Saturday, July 30, to be held at the Moore House on Bridge Street, across the road from the Carleton Place Town Hall. See ARTS CENTRE, page 3
Tilly’s Smokehouse welcomes renowned local Chef, Roger Weldon! 2009 Carleton Place & District Chamber of Commerce “Business Person of the Year” Enjoy some of Chef Roger’s menu updates using local meats, like Beef Brisket and Pulled Pork, smoked for 24 hours!!! Come on in, meet and greet Roger and let’s eat! You can find Roger on
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On frozen pond: Hockey Day comes to Beckwith DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@metroland.com
BECKWITH TOWNSHIP – A bunch of kids skating on a frozen pond. A sunny sky, with cold winds making cheeks red. The adults looking on from the fire pit. Add in the fact that it’s Hockey Day in Canada, and it doesn’t get any more Canadian than this scene in Beckwith Township. “You’re living in Canada. What are you going to do?” asked Gord Smith, looking out over the scene. “You’ve got a rink, the beer, the hockey players, the fire. What else do you need?” For the third year in a row, the Smith family of the Sixth Line welcomed about 20 kids from the Carleton Place Kings peewee A team to watch the hockey games on television, and take to the family’s manmade frozen pond, which was created with a backhoe. “We’ve always had rinks all over the yard, wherever the water pooled,” said Smith. In time, though, he decided on a more permanent solution. “Just dig a big hole and fill it with water. That’s the easiest to maintain,” said Smith. “It was (my wife) Karen’s idea to have them out on Hockey Day in Canada.” Karen and Gord Smith’s three sons, Keegan, 18, Tanner, 16, and Hunter, 11, are all in hockey. The couple has tried to get the junior A Carleton Place Canadians to come out to the party, but the invitation usually falls on a game day for the boys. That very night, the Canadians played the Gloucester Rangers, losing 5 to 2.
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Curtis Wilkins skates around the rink on Hockey Day in Beckwith Township.
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The first 100 tickets for the evening will go for $100. That will include admission to the mayor’s reception at the Moore House, followed by a concert at the town hall auditorium. The remaining tickets will be for $25 but will only get patrons into the show. The fundraising goal for the evening is $10,000. The funds will go towards a new multi-purpose community arts centre at the north end of Bridge Street, which will serve as a complimentary anchor to the farmers market at the south end of downtown. “The focus will hopefully be on Carambeck school, when that closes down in September 2012,” said Jackson, as the most likely space for the art centre. Jackson added that she hopes that Bridge Street businesses will pick up on the anticipated 240 concertgoers who will spill out on the town’s main thoroughfare after the music, and hire some musicians to entice them into their establishments. Area music students have already agreed to conduct busking along
the street after the concert, replicating some of the feel from the Sounds of Downtown. Arts Carleton Place will also create and maintain a volunteer database, run by one of their staff. VOLUNTEERS WANTED “(The database is) not just for the arts but for the whole community,” including service clubs, said Jackson. “Eventually it will be on our website.” Jackson’s group will hold forums with local groups and service clubs to see what information they need for such a database. The group’s art and public spaces project is also expanding. MP Scott Reid’s new office on Town Line Road will boast art work from local artists, as will the town hall. “We’re advancing our projects,” said Jackson. Her group is also looking to get more involved with the summertime farmers market. “We want to create an artist’s area at the market,” said Jackson.
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CARLETON PLACE – The town council chamber was standing room only as dog owners and opponents of an off-leash dog park shared their sometimes emotional message with councillors on Tuesday, Feb. 17. In the end the council voted 4-3 against a 12-month trial that would have created a dog park starting this spring on land at the west end of Patterson Crescent, between the curling club and the wastewater treatment plant. Mayor Wendy LeBlanc said she received a petition bearing the names of 34 town residents opposed to the Patterson location. Many residents of Patterson Crescent attended the meeting, making the point that their street has seen many additions in a short period of time, including a hazardous waste depot, a skate park and bike park, and a daycare. “Sixty-seven per cent of of the people (on Patterson) oppose a dog park at the location,” said
resident Peter Hart. Some opponents of the location were incensed that Patterson was being considered because the previous council considered the same site and then pledged to look for alternate sites. One resident said Patterson has seen a big increase in car, truck and bus traffic. “I do not impose my noise on other people and I do not expect other people to impose their noise on me,” said resident Audrey Kostaszek. Only one person spoke against the creation of a dog park anywhere in town, based on the cost to taxpayers, while all other speakers expressed support for a park, but disagreed on the location. Some said the Patterson site – estimated at 690 square metres by Hart – is too small to provide safe off-leash space for dogs. Opponents of the Patterson location pointed to Wags n’ Whiskers off-leash space on Highway 7, just outside the town’s limits, as an alternative to the proposed park beside the curling rink. “We’re looking to accommodate people who can’t get to
(Wags n’ Whiskers),” LeBlanc said. “We’re looking for a dog park in Carleton Place, and that doesn’t change.” Ted MacDonald supported the Patterson site for the park and brought with him a petition in favour of the 12-month trial. “It’s handy and walkable,” he said of the Patterson land, “and it’s at minimal cost to the town.” Coun. Gary Strike disagreed, saying patterson is the wrong location. “These people have been burdened with enough other issues and we should be looking at other areas,” he said, adding the town should not compete with a private business such as Wags n’ Whiskers. In a recorded vote, those in favour were LeBlanc and Couns. Doug Black and Rob Probert. Voting against were Deputy Mayor Ed Sonnenburg and Couns. Strike, Jerry Flynn and Louis Antonakos. Flynn said the town will find a good location. “This issue came back because it was an election issue,” Flynn said. “There will be a dog park.”
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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION Grass Cutting (Vincent Hall Memorial Ball Park) The Corporation of the Township of Lanark Highlands is seeking proposals from qualified firms/individuals to provide contracted maintenance services for the 2011, 2012 and 2013 summer seasons for the Vincent Hall Memorial Ball Park in McDonald’s Corners. Copies of the Request for Quotation (RFQ) may be picked up at the Municipal Office and can also be found on the Township website under Important Notices. Deadline for submission of the proposals is 4:00 pm on March 11th, 2011. Submission instructions are included in the RFQ. The Township of Lanark Highlands reserves the right to reject any or all Quotations at its sole discretion. For further information contact: Township of Lanark Highlands Scott Norton, Acting Community Services 75 George Street, Lanark, ON K0G 1K0 T: 613-259-2398 ext. 227 F: 613-259-2291 E: snorton@lanarkhighlands.ca www.lanarkhighlands.ca
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150th Anniversary of the Incorporation of Lanark Village You are invited to attend a meeting on March 2nd, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lanark Legion. The meeting will be to determine if there is community interest in planning a celebration in 2012 of the 150th Anniversary of the Incorporation of Lanark Village. For further information please contact: Dawn King at 613-259- 3001
Council Meeting Schedule: Tuesday, Feb. 22 at 2:30 p.m. – Committee of the Whole Thursday, Feb. 25 at 7:00 p.m. – Council Tuesday, March 8 at 2:30 p.m. – Committee of the Whole
PHOTOS WANTED FROM LANARK HIGHLANDS! The Township of Lanark Highlands is now accepting photos to be used for promotional purposes. Submitted photos may be used in the 2012 calendar, the Township website, tourism brochures and/or other promotional materials. In particular, we are looking for photos showing your families, friends and visitors participating in events or engaged in recreation or work activities in Lanark Highlands. Photographer’s and model’s release forms can be obtained from the Township website at www.lanarkhighlands.ca or by calling us at 613-259-2398 or 1-800-239-4695. Please submit pictures on a CD to: Township of Lanark Highlands c/o Scott Norton, 75 George St., P.O. Box 340, Lanark, ON, K0G 1K0 DEADLINE to be considered for the 2012 Calendar is April 29th, 2011.
DID YOU KNOW? The Re-Use Centre at the McDonald’s Corners waste site is open to all township residents. We have more clothing than we know what to do with - for people of all sizes - and it’s all free! We have winter coats & boots, all kinds of baby clothes, something for everyone! Come and check it out Sat 8-12, Sun 12-5, Thurs 2-5. KEEP IT GREEN – RECYCLING WORKS!
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Family Day: The Township Office will be closed on February 21st, 2011 to recognize Family Day.
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New developments: town plans to inject second chemical Continued from front Town taxpayers may have to pay for decades of cleanup and repeated soil testing. The cost of the cleanup was estimated by one councillor as $40,000 per year, for what could be decades. Council has already budgeted $1.5 million for remediation of land in the area and is now awaiting Ontario Ministry of the Environment (MOE) approval of the town’s cleanup plan. The MOE considers some of the affected land as uninhabitable – even after the town’s remediation plan is carried out – and will not allow any structures with interior rooms to be built there. A canopy for an open-air farmers market will likely be approved. FIRST RESULTS IN 2008 Mayor Wendy LeBlanc and town public works development co-ordinator Wayne Fraser sat down for an interview with the Canadian Gazette on Monday. Fraser said the town has refused to share the groundwater report with residents because the town’s plan for dealing with
the contamination hasn’t been approved by the MOE. “We don’t have all the answers yet,” Fraser said, adding that releasing the report wouldn’t be “politically astute” at this time. The town purchased the former Canadian Tire property at 7 Beckwith St. in March 2008. Fraser said the town reviewed a report on pollution in the soil before purchasing the land for $1, but that report – provided by the seller – did not mention perc. A subsequent study by the town found the perc in the soil under the property. Canadian Tire’s head office has responded to an earlier request for comment on the perc finding. A company spokesperson sent the following statement in an email: “Canadian Tire operated at this site from 1975-1999. According to our information, the site was previously utilized commercially as a lumber yard and as a hardware store. Due to the length of time passed, we have no detailed information as to what contamination was present at the time we purchased the site. After 24 years serving the community from this location, Canadian Tire ceased
operations at this site 12 years ago, eventually donating this property to the town on March 26, 2008. Prior to the transfer, the service centre was decommissioned by a specialized environmental contractor. The town was aware at the time of the site’s historical contamination of undetermined origin, and the town released Canadian Tire in this regard.” Both LeBlanc and Fraser insisted perc does not cause cancer and referred to Health Canada and the town’s environmental consultant as sources of that information. Health Canada says the available information on perc is considered “inadequate to assess the carcinogenicity of (perc) in humans,” while a federal agency in the United States is not so uncertain. The U.S. EPA says breathing perc over longer periods of time can cause liver and kidney damage in humans, and that lab tests show it causes cancer in animals exposed repeatedly by inhalation and by mouth. “Repeat exposure to large amounts of perc in air may likewise cause cancer in humans,” the EPA data concludes.
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Last week’s story referred to a Health Canada warning about potential health risks from tap water; a statement that should be clarified. Tap water that has been drawn from a well contaminated by perc could introduce perc fumes into a home. Tap water from Carleton Place’s municipal water system should not be affected as the water comes from the Mississippi River. LeBlanc said town hall received calls from some town residents last week concerned about
the possibility of contamination of the town’s water. “Our tap water is a closed system and we meet or exceed all the provincial regulations,” she said. As reported last week, council has approved the purchase of two Beckwith Street properties: a building containing Snowhite Coin Wash and E2 Hair Studio, and a single-family home at 14 Beckwith Street. In addition to those two buildings, the town also owns the former Canadian Tire site across the street. All three buildings will be torn down, possibly as soon as April. LeBlanc said the coin washhair salon building and the house were purchased because the town wants to widen Beckwith Street and the intersection of Beckwith and Lake Avenue, but the mayor would not rule out chemical contamination as part of the trigger for the purchase. Asked if the reason for the purchase of those properties was related with any issue other than road widening, neither the mayor nor Fraser would comment. See MOE WEIGHS IN, page 5
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former Canadian Tire property. The market structure will have no interior spaces other than a washroom, because of the risk perc fumes will rise from the ground below and accumulate in enclosed spaces. The town plans to sell the northern part of the former Canadian Tire property, where commercial or residential development is allowed because it is farther from the contaminated land.
Two councillors updated the Carleton Place Business Improvement Area (BIA) board of directors on the contamination during a meeting on Feb. 9. Coun. Rob Probert said the town has 12 test wells that measure and monitor the plume of perc, and that it does not appear to be spreading. He confirmed the chemical has been found under Lake Avenue East, parallel to the road. HEALTH CONCERNS “At one time it was acceptable to put (perc) into the sewer sysThe owner of E2 Hair Studio tem,” Probert said. “It just found a crack (in the sewer pipe) and said her landlord has told her she must be stopped right closed by the there.” end of March. He described On Monday, a the volume notice was postof perc in the “We may have to ed in the winground as “bardow of the sarels rather than monitor this for 20 lon, addressed shiploads.” to the residents Because Lake years or 100 years of Carleton Avenue is town until it dissipates. ” Place. property, ProbIn the notice, ert said council the salon ownfelt compelled to fix the probCoun. Rob Probert er says she has been treated lem below the with disregard road. and disrespect He said the by the town betown plans to cause it never deal with the contamination by paying for a warned her that a potential hazdifferent chemical to be injected ard was on the property. She also says her business into the ground to “stabilize” the perc, and hopefully stop any has suffered damages due to the chemical risk and that she has further spread. Even then, the town will have health concerns about a “conperchloroethylene to pay for the stabilizing chemi- taminated cal and regular monitoring of the plume’s size and shape as the years pass. “We may have to monitor this for 20 years or 100 years until it dissipates,” Probert said. If the plume is found to be growing, more drastic action may be required, which comes with a further price tag. Coun. Doug Black said the MOE has approved the town’s plan to stabilize the perc by injecting another material. He said the MOE does not want the contaminated dirt removed, because disturbing the soil may cause further movement of the plume. Any soil removed would also be considered a hazardous material. “You’d have to have those big white chemical suits on (to handle the soil),” Black said. UNINHABITABLE No enclosed structures will be allowed to take the place of the buildings due for demolition because the MOE has deemed the land uninhabitable. An open-air farmers market and a parking lot are planned for the southern portion of the 448689
said she hopes to reopen her business at a new location. A message on the salon’s answering machine earlier this week said E2 will move to 136 Bridge St. on March 1. Neither councillor at the BIA meeting was willing to discuss potential liability for the original chemical leak or the cleanup. LIABILITY QUESTIONS
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A laundromat and attached hair salon make up one of three buildings the Town of Carleton Place now owns on Beckwith Street and Lake Avenue East. The most recent purchases cost $250,000 and the town plans to demolish the buildings. The province has told the town that in the future, no buildings will be allowed on much of the site due to the risk of chemical fumes rising from the soil. soup” that may have flooded up to her front step when nearby storm drains backed up after a number of heavy downfalls over the last few years. “I have repeatedly called about
this problem and was brushed off again with disregard when I notified the town,” the public notice says. In a previous conversation with a reporter, the salon owner
LeBlanc said on Monday that council is not aware of any health issues. “We were not given that information that there were any health risks,” she said. “We’ve certainly done our due diligence on this issue.” LeBlanc said the source of the perc in the sewer system can’t be proven. “Currently the (perc) is on our property (under Lake Street), and who owns the land pays for the cleanup,” she said. Fraser said it’s possible the town or MOE may investigate the source of the perc after the town’s remediation plan is approved by the MOE. The date when approval of that chemical injection and monitoring plan may be received is not clear at this time. The town issued a press release on Feb. 10 in response to last week’s front page story. The release is printed on page 6. Visit www.yourottawaregion. com for updates on this story as they become available.
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Text of town’s press release regarding chemicals in soil The previous Town Council purchased the former Canadian Tire building and lands at the corner of Lake Ave. E and Beckwith St. for the sum of $1.00 in March, 2008. The Town became aware of a subsurface pollutant problem, located essentially in the southern portion of the site near Lake Avenue. A number of investigations have been conducted on the property area. It has been determined that there is a sufficient problem in the general street area and into the southern area of the Canadian Tire property to be of concern. Discussions and decision-making have been complex and consultative with a number of engineers, staff and the Ministry of the Environment. RESEARCH PROCESS: Quite recently Council has been presented with research and information which allows decisions to be made and actions put in place. MINISTRY of the ENVIRONMENT (MOE) INFORMATION AND SUPPORT: Town staff and its environmental consultant have just completed a “remedial action plan” in accordance with MOE policy. The scope of this document was to review and evaluate site conditions, the potential practical remedial technologies to address the pollution problem, and for staff to recommend the most
appropriate solution to Town Council. With Council’s approval in hand staff will soon meet with the MOE to discuss the recommended remedial option and to seek their approval. It has been determined that the impacted area is not extensive. It does represent a concern none-theless. It is believed possible that the pollutant was received into townowned sewers a number of years ago and, at this particular location, leaked from cracks into the subsurface. MOE will most certainly require routine monitoring of the site to confirm the situation remains stabilized. As well, MOE will probably require that the site be hard-surfaced and that no habitable building be placed on the affected area of the site. This will create some restrictions on future use of the site. COUNCIL’S DECISIONS: Now that clear information and guidance has been provided, Council has directed that staff: 1. TEAR DOWN THE EXISTING BUILDING NOW: The existing former Canadian Tire building will be torn down. It is anticipated that this will be completed by early Summer 2011. Previous studies indicated that saving the existing structure would be problematic, regardless of the impacts
noted above. 2. PAVE THE SITE With MOE approval, the existing site will be hard surfaced and primarily used as a parking lot. Perimeter landscaping will installed. 3. SELL THE NORTH PORTION OF THE SITE It is believed that MOE will place a few minor, if any, restrictions on the north portion of the site (roughly from the north edge of the existing building to the northern property edge). Council will entertain offers to purchase the land for appropriate uses/ purposes and in accordance with its purchase agreement with the Canadian Tire Corporation and will be commissioning a concept drawing that will help guide any potential development of this portion of the site. The Town expects to recoup money from the eventual sale of this portion of the site. 4. PLAN AN OPEN AIR COVERED STRUCTURE ON THE LOWER SITE It is unlikely that a walled building will satisfy the remedial action plan and be approved by the MOE but a ground supported shelter can be considered. Council has commissioned drawings of such a structure that would accommodate occasional public or group events. The design is still in negotiation and stakeholders have been invited to comment and
make suggestions. It is Council’s intent to install a public washroom as part of this redevelopment. This structure will not be built in 2011 and is still dependant on a number of variables including final design to accommodate as many community uses as possible. No funding has been offered by the Town and it is expected that considerable efforts will be required to find funding independent of the Town for this structure. Much work remains to be done on this project but it is seen as a viable initiative and one that should prove very useful to the community and to the downtown core. 5. EXPAND THE BECKWITH STREET. / LAKE AVENUE EAST INTERSECTION : The Town has made a commitment to upgrade Beckwith St. in 2011. Working drawings and plans are underway and will soon be available for discussion. 6. PURCHASE ADDITIONAL NEIGHBOURING PROPERTY : Council has recently entered into contract to purchase the existing Snow White Coin wash and the house immediately to the north of the coin wash. Both properties will be torn down making room for a wider street and additional improved turning lanes. The land not required for this improvement has been deemed surplus and will be dealt with in accordance with Town
Policy. COSTS: The project costs for all of these items were approved in the 2011 Town of Carleton Place Budget. The total projected figure is $1.5 million dollars. This includes the tearing down of the building, the rehabilitation of the site, the laying of services for the washroom building and setting of footings for the future pavilion, the purchase/tear down of the Lake Avenue and Beckwith Street buildings noted above. This estimate assumes that the MOE agrees upon the Town’s recommended pollutant controls. An additional $800,000.00 is in the budget for the upgrades to Beckwith Street. Beckwith Street has been a subject of rehabilitation plans for a number of years independent of the Canadian Tire site discussions. ONGOING COMMITMENT TO OUR DOWNTOWN CORE : Council does see all of this exciting work as a continuation of support for the downtown core. Working with area business interests, the BIA and the Chamber of Commerce continues to be a process that this Council adheres to. There are many other small details to be worked on but in time, redevelopment of this corner will have a very positive effect on our growing community.
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fun, family day would be a way to include the whole community.” Paul’s friends’ mission is to provide the Almonte native with funds for regular medical care and continued screening after treatment ends, and also to help his wife and newborn son counter financial challenges. Paul just had his first surgery to remove the tumour but has months of chemotherapy or radiation therapy ahead of him.
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ALMONTE-PAKENHAM – Almonte native Al Paul is fighting a brain tumour and friends across the country are coming out to help. Paul was born and raised in Almonte and currently lives in Whistler, B.C. He recently became a father. A group of Paul’s friends out West recently held a fundraiser at a pub in Whistler. Here in eastern Ontario, Sarah Robertson is organizing a fundraising day of skiing at Mount Pakenham on Saturday, Feb. 19, with $10 from every lift ticket donated to Paul and his wife Heather. The day was to be called Shred it for Al, but Robertson said the name will be changed slightly for a very good reason. “Al is coming for the event,” she said. “He has his doctor’s OK and the air miles have been donated. So it will be Shred it with Al.” Robertson, who went to grade school and high school with Paul, said she felt
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More than just skiers are invited to take part in Saturday’s fun day at Mount Pakenham. Shred it with Al will act as a fundraiser for new father Al Paul, who faces months of chemotherapy or radiation therapy. compelled to help when Paul shared his medical prognosis with friends on Facebook.
“I lost both parents in a short period of time to cancer,” she said. “I said, ‘We have to do something,’ and I thought a
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Paul’s return for the ski day will be a homecoming and chance for family to share their support. Paul’s mother, Eleanor Rintoul, his sister and one brother, and their families, still reside in Almonte. For Saturday at Mount Pakenham, organizers are asking everyone to show their support for Paul by wearing orange and black. Other highlights on Saturday include: • Public skating and pick-up ball hockey (bring your gear). • Tubing or cross-country skiing (may be an extra charge). • Entertainment with Dale Wright in the lounge at 3 p.m. • A group photo at 4 p.m., at the base of the hill. To donate online or for more information, visit www.alpaul.ca or call 613-2567701 or 613-447-2362.
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If you have a desire to help others in your community, have time available and can offer your expertise, we want and need you! The Town of Mississippi Mills and the Town of Carleton Place are looking for volunteers who wish to participate in the Community Emergency Response Volunteer Program (CERV) and help their community. CERV is a program that promotes emergency preparedness and response as well as training of volunteers in order to enable them to respond quickly, safely and effectively when a local emergency occurs. Volunteers will be trained in first aid, fire safety, search and rescue and emergency preparedness.
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The 2011 Interim tax bills have been mailed. Please note that because the tax rates for 2011 have not yet been set, the interim bill is calculated at 40% of 2010 taxes. If you own property in the Town of Mississippi Mills, and did not receive a tax bill, please call Jennifer Thomson in the tax department at 256-2064 ext. 224.
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Carleton Place council has known about a potentially cancer-causing chemical under part of the downtown since July 2008. Yet despite potential health issues to those living or working on the land and despite the fact that the report that revealed the existence of a hazardous chemical known as ‘perc’ was paid for by the taxpayers of this town, council continues to refuse to release the details. Some sort of contamination around the former Canadian Tire on Beckwith Street is no secret. But everyone – other than council and town staff – was under the impression that anything in the soil was contained to that property and was related soley to automotive uses. It turns out that may have been a fairy tale. When the previous council voted to buy the former Canadian Tire for a loonie, it must have sounded like a bargain. Hardly. It appears council took ownership – and the requisite environmental responsibility – of the Canadian Tire land in March 2008 without carrying out due diligence, without independently testing the soil. A manager with the town says council relied on a soil study provided by the seller. Would you buy a car on the seller’s recommendation? We think the councillors who voted to buy the property should explain their decision; a decision that may cost taxpayers plenty of loonies for decades to come. But there may be more bad news to come. There’s no way to know if the perchloroethylene underground has had an effect on anyone’s health. It seems unlikely, but can’t be ruled out. While council has ordered reports, seen them completed and sent them off to the province to review, people have been living and working in buildings that may be filled with perc fumes every day. We won’t know if there have been health consequences until many years from now, and future taxpayers could potentially be left holding the bag if lawsuits rain down on the town hall. Beyond the merely legal and financial, consider the moral. Will inaction impact the health of people in our community? We just don’t know. Your taxes paid for the report on contamination, but council won’t let you know what’s in it. Hiding information from voters is usually a losing proposition. It will come out eventually, and then council will try to explain why it was kept secret. Some people call for transparency. Some run for office promising transparency. Well, there is one thing we know for certain. There is transparency in this whole mess. We can see right through it.
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Disabled struggle to access Almonte public library To the Editor, Almonte has a wonderful public library – great selection of books and movies, beautiful children’s section and, most important, friendly and very very helpful librarians. However, an important segment of the population cannot use the library because they cannot get inside: frail older patrons have difficulty opening the doors, people dependent on walkers must struggle. Those in wheelchairs cannot get in at all. Even healthy young people carrying an armful of books may experience difficulties at the doors as do parents pushing carriages or strollers. This is a large number of people who cannot use the library without help. What a shame! Public institutions should be accessible to all. Electrically operated doors would make it possible for many more
residents to use our beautiful library. Should the library decide to undertake a project to install electric doors, I would be prepared to donate one hundred dollars towards it. Paul Zollmann Almonte
Town moving too fast on Farmers Market To the Editor, I am excited and happy to see the town moving forward with a permanent home for the farmers market. I think it is an excellent idea and in a great location. This project has the potential to do
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What does Dolly Parton have to do with Almonte hockey? Read on. There is such a thing as having a little too much hockey. Yes, we are entering into that time of year where local hockey teams are working their way up to the playoffs. Certainly, we are glad to see that Almonte has made it to the playoffs and will be taking on Arnprior in the first round this Sunday for the first home game. But too much of a good thing can be a little too much. I was on, or near, the ice three times within 24 hours, and, towards the end, the games started to blur. Was Carleton Place playing Shawville, or was it Almonte playing Gloucester? Or the other way around. That’s why it helps to put these things into isolation, to see the ups and downs of our national game. During the Carleton Place game on Saturday, there were three scuffles during one period alone. Two guys started to duke it out right in front of me. Someone said something to someone, they both stopped, looked at each other, one guy gave the, What’dyou-say? look, then, gloves off. The Almonte game was less ready with the fisticuffs, but the final score reminded me of a Dolly Parton song – 9 to 5. But the best game by far – and not just because I was allowed to take photos on the ice with the players – was in the back yard of the Smith family in Beckwith Township. I have seldom witnessed a more Canadian scene. I wish my relatives in Ireland could have seen the kids on the frozen pond. For all the talk about the Mike Fisher trade last week, million dollar deals, starlet wives, fights and scores, Hockey Day in Beckwith reminded me that it all starts with a couple of kids on the ice, playing for the fun of it, until they can no longer feel their toes. Publisher’s Liability: The advertiser agrees that the publisher shall not be liable for any damages whatsoever arising from errors in advertisements beyond actual amount paid for space used by the part of the advertisement containing the error. The publisher shall not be liable for non-insertion of any advertisement. the publisher will not knowingly publish any advertisement which is illegal, misleading or offensive. 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 and commercial use is prohibited. Permission to republish any material must be sought from the relevant copyright owner.
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Good start, but more green infrastructure can be added MARKET, from page 8 all Mayor LeBlanc has envisioned for us and more. It will anchor the downtown, create a public meeting space and finally clean up the corner of Lake Avenue East and Beckwith Street. In the excitement of the idea, I do believe the town is moving too fast on this issue. Being a member of three committees of council plus a downtown resident and business owner, I feel the consultation on this project has been minimal. This project is a chance for Carleton Place to do something special, to set a precedent and to demonstrate what the community stands for. By creating a permanent structure for the farmers market, are we not saying we support sustainable agriculture and practices, we support local people and their businesses and we support the culture that goes with meeting with your neighbours and community at the local downtown market? If this truly is what the town is trying to do, then it needs to take this property development mandate a little farther. We should be looking into the feasibility of using rain water collection techniques for the public toilet. Installing solar panels for lighting and hot water use. Providing clean, safe drinking water from a fountain so people can fill water bottles. There are even a number of local busi-
nesses and contractors that specialize in “green” building practices. Have any of them been approached about maybe showcasing their products at a reduced cost for advertising purposes? The Carleton Place environmental advisory committee has yet to be approached about this issue. However, I am confident that when the issue is discussed at our next meeting, members will share my views. I personally would like to see a few more alternative concepts before putting the shovel in the ground. I do understand some of the logistics around the short timeline. Beckwith Street will be under construction making that the ideal time to provide infrastructure to the site, contamination issues must be dealt with in accordance with MOE requirements and everyone in town, me included, is ecstatic to see the old Canadian Tire building demolished. My biggest fear is that, with an apparent overall hurried approach towards developing the new space, a lack of sufficient groundwork and by not adequately exploring more reasonable potential uses, the town may end up with yet another controversial improvement project. Too much money spent and too few people satisfied with the outcome. Dena Comley Carleton Place
We know better now To the Editor, Re: “Chemical leak forces people to move out,” Feb. 10, Canadian Gazette. I read with interest the recent article on the Perc “plume” that has been discovered “recently” at the location of the laundromat and old Canadian Tire (CTC) store.
Living in Beckwith, alarm is raised whenever I see the words perc and plume together. Reports on the soil at the CTC apparently are still pending but consider this. Before it was a CTC it was a rather large hole that was eventually filled with sawdust and shavings from the adjacent lumber yard. I know, because as kids,
we were chased out from playing in there numerous times. Well, what do you expect! A giant pile of sawdust is going to attract kids. But I digress. It would be a safe bet that the sawdust would work like a giant sponge and draw a lot of the perc to it. See PERC, page 11
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Who knows, that may work to your benefit in the long run by slowing the rate of plume growth. We also have evidence of perc at the 10th Line in Beckwith, most likely from the same source. The dump ( sorry “landfill�) in Beckwith received Carleton Place garbage (sorry “waste�) after the landfill in town was filled and closed down. At the time it was situated on the edge of town at what was essentially a large, low wetland with woods and a creek running through it to the river. Everything the town threw out went into the dump including tires, oils, medical waste and (I’m gonna stick my neck out here) most likely perc. Everything was dumped into the wetland and covered over. I should also mention the town’s sewage “treatment plant� was there also. It consisted of a large shed-like building over a large pit that was filled with, well, you know, and when it was full, would drain directly into the river. More than once I fished
downstream of there as a kid and watched the occasional floater go by. But back then, who knew? At least you don’t see that anymore. Now it’s just garbage floating by. Hey, wait! That’s the same thing isn’t it? (Sorry, digression comes with age). Eventually the whole dump area was made into a couple of very nice ballparks and a playground (for kids!) in front of the arena. Recently, I noticed a culvert coming from under the “park� draining into the river. I can assume it is the creek that used to run through there, now underground. Has anyone tested this water? Has the soil in the park been tested? Seems to me if you found perc at the source and perc at the end, the next obvious test would be in the middle. I think a comprehensive soil and water analysis should be undertaken immediately. We didn’t know any better back then, but we do now.
Students at Caldwell Street Public School have pledged to “stand up and not stand by� when witnessing bullying. The 450 students pledged during the Power of a Friend assembly to speak up if they witness incidents of bullying at school or in the wider community. The intent was to encourage students to speak up if they see bullying because statistics suggest that in the majority of cases bullying stops within 10 seconds after peers intervene. As a lead-up to the assembly, the entire student body “signed� the Power of a Friend anti-bullying pledge by putting a coloured handprint on one of two copies of the pledge, which were hung on the gym wall at either side of the stage.
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The Feb. 8 event was held to combat the societal problem of bullying, and not due to any particular problem at Caldwell, said vice-principal Kevin Fisher, who organized the assembly. “We want to encourage our students to stand up for their friends who are being teased or ridiculed and pushed around, to take a stand and tell others to stop,� said Fisher. “We are also trying to link this to our character education program by encouraging them to display empathy and caring for others.� “We really wanted them to be aware of bullying so if it does happen to them they have some idea of what they can do,� added Avery Thompson, a student who helped lead the assembly.
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Oh, What a night In mid-December Maureen Young celebrated her 50th birthday by hosting a fundraiser which featured Hotel California, the original Eagles tribute band. The proceeds from the event were split between the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital (CPDMH) Foundation and the Canadian Cancer Society and the CPDMH Foundation is pleased to announce that it has received $1000 from the birthday celebrations. “We are so thrilled that Maureen included our Hospital in the celebration of this very important milestone of her lifeâ€?, stated Chantelle Troy, Manager/Community Relations OfďŹ cer of the CPDMH Foundation. “It was a great night with a fantastic band and we hope Maureen has many more birthdays to celebrate.â€? “This event would not have been possible without the help of my family and friends whose support was overwhelming. Unfortunately they are too numerous to mention by name but they know who they are,â€? stated Maureen Young. “I am truly blessed to be surrounded with people who were so willing to donate their time and talents to make December 11th, 2010 such a special night for me. I would also like to offer my sincere gratitude to everyone who purchased tickets to attend the party. Thank you everyone!â€? Maureen and the CPDMH Foundation would also like to thank the following individuals, business and organizations for making her 50th birthday celebrations a truly memorable event and the fundraiser a success: 7 West Motel A&W Amanda Gifford Ballygiblin’s Restaurant & Pub Beckwith Butcher Blossom Shop Bob White Buster’s Restaurant Canadian Tire Dairy Queen Dee McCambley & Carleton Place Arena staff
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Giving the gift of sight in Lesotho Local veterinarian brings message of hope in upcoming library talk DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@metroland.com
CARLETON PLACE – Grandmothers in the tiny African nation of Lesotho are now seeing life much more clearly thanks to the generosity of a Carleton Place veterinarian. Dr. Helen Douglas recently returned from her third trip to Lesotho, a landlocked nation surrounded by South Africa, where she was working with the charity Help Lesotho. While she took many donations along with her on her journey – like new shoes for grandmothers caring for their grandchildren orphaned by AIDS – one donation that went over very well was about 50 eyeglasses she purchased at the
Carleton Place Dollarama. “They were so happy,” said Douglas of the glasses. Without the glasses, many of the grandmothers were unable to help their grandchildren with their schoolwork. Douglas is hoping to share her experiences in Lesotho, and to encourage school twinning between the country and area schools, during a presentation at the Carleton Place Public Library, 101 Beckwith St., on Friday, Feb. 25, from 7 to 9 p.m. “(I want) to have the children here in Canada become more aware of what life is like for kids in Africa…I’d like to invite teachers, school principals, to come see if they would like to have this talk at their school.” She has already been in talks
with the Social Justice Club at Notre Dame Catholic High School in Carleton Place about doing a presentation there. Two members of a grandmothers club in Kingston, who also help Lesotho’s grandmothers, will be in attendance for Douglas’ talk. Douglas left for Africa in December and returned in late January. “The community centre is up and running, which is exciting,” she said of the most recent milestone that she and her four-member team witnessed during their time at Help Lesotho’s facility. But Douglas was quick to point out that her journey to Africa was certainly not an ego trip. “One of the things you have to do is get over yourself,” said Douglas. “Suspension of ego is an important part of the job. It’s just people helping people…We learn a lot from people (in Lesotho.) We get as much out of it as we give.” Douglas admits that, five years ago, she had never heard of Lesotho, and now she wants to spread the word about the good work being done there, and the resilience of its people, who have been burdened by the spectre of AIDS. Douglas was able to take part in the monthly Grandmother
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Dr. Helen Douglas of Carleton Place shares a happy moment with one of her Lesotho sponsor children, Kananelo Pollo, nine, during her recent visit. Day celebration, where 50 older women, caring for their grandchildren, orphaned by AIDS, came together from four surrounding districts to sing, dance, pray and eat. “It gives them the moral support so that they can cope with life and losing their children and raising grandchildren,”
said Douglas. “They don’t feel as angry and resentful.” Grandmother Day also provides an opportunity for AIDS education. “They have learned about HIV/AIDS so that they don’t think that their village is hexed,” said Douglas.
Town wants trash talk in web survey DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@metroland.com
MISSISSIPPI MILLS – The town of Mississippi Mills wants to talk trash with its residents in a new online survey. “The survey is part of a larger approach we’re taking, to improve the effectiveness of our waste and recycling projects,” said Cory Smith, a public works technologist with the town of Mississippi Mills. “We’re looking at room for improvement and participation rates.” Any Mississippi Mills resident can log on to the following link, which can also be found on the town’s website: www.surveymonkey.com/s/MississippiMillsWasteandRecyclingSurvey The online questionnaire reveals that the town “may, in the future, be considering implementing a source separated organics program,” along the lines of the City of Ottawa’s green bin curbside collection for composting. “A kitchen container would be provided as would a larger outdoor bin…It is estimated that up to 40 per cent of the weight of your household garbage is due to organic meterials.” The survey noted that, “the smell of composting is often a concern for residents,” but it does go on to add that there are ways to prevent this. “Lining the bottom of your bin with newspaper and wrapping compost in newspaper before placing it in your larger green bin is an effective odour control measure. Weekly collection also ensures minimal odour or mess,” according to the survey statement. “The only identifying feature is what ward you are from,” added Smith. Adding your email address is an optional part of the survey. “We need to understand where the information is coming from, be it urban or rural,” said Smith. “They each come with their own challenges.” The survey was compiled thanks to the help of the town’s recycling partners, like the environmental committee. “They’ve been asked to help distribute this,” said Smith. “The more information we have, the better. The more information we can gather from our residents, the more accurate information we can get.” Some of the sample survey questions include, “Do you regularly set our recyclables for weekly curbside collection?” and, “Do you currently practise backyard composting.” The survey takes less than five minutes to complete.
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Councillor objects to Ramsay-only meeting DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@metroland.com
MISSISSIPPI MILLS – An Almonte ward councillor took Ramsay ward councillors to task last week for holding a meeting without the rest of council present. Ramsay couns. Val Wilkinson, John Edwards and Paul Watters were scheduled to meet at a special Ramsay councillors meeting on Feb. 7, to discuss using Ramsay reserve funds to pay for supplying and installing new steel doors at the Clayton Community Hall. “I find it somewhat disturbing that a council meeting was held without the consultation (of the rest of council),” said Coun. Bernard Cameron at the Mississippi Mills town council meeting on Feb. 7. “It was actually a council meeting by law and we weren’t invited or informed.” Town council later voted in favour of approving using the funds for the doors. “Yes, it was Ramsay money for Ramsay purposes, but it is Mississippi Mills funds,” said Cameron, who noted that it has been nearly a decade since amalgamation. “It is a matter of process.” The reserve funds came about from the sale of a lot of land along side Highway 7 in 2004. The money was dispersed accordingly: • Clayton Community Hall, $7,830 • North Lanark Regional Museum, Appleton, $7,830 (less $4,500 previously allocated) • Union Hall, $5,907 • Mill of Kintail Museum, $5,907 “We set up these trust funds for Ramsay. They
are all worthy groups,” said Ramsay Edwards. He conceded that Cameron’s queries were fair. “He’s brand new,” said Edwards. “(The grants) are not new. It was approved by the previous council.” Edwards noted that, in future, if non-Ramsay councillors wished to attend similar Ramsay councillor sessions, that they would be free to do so, and that other councillors would be told of upcoming meetings. “We are going to absolutely invite them,” said Edwards. Wilkinson noted earlier in the meeting that the town could match up to 50 per cent of the projected costs, to the maximum amount of the grant. The Clayton Recreation Association has asked for funding for the hall before. In January of 2010, the association asked for funding from the fund to install a new furnace at the hall, which was approved in February of 2010. The latest request for funding from the association was made at the end of January for an amount of about $2,800. “As this project involves capital works to the building and the group has raised $1,398.38 towards its share of the cost of the project, I recommend that the Ramsay reserve funding be allocated to it,” wrote town chief administrative officer Diane Smithson, in a report to council. “As the work has already been undertaken, if approved, a cheque would be sent to the group along with a letter advising them of council’s support of the project.” With the funding for the steel doors and furnace, a balance of $2,715 remains in the reserve fund.
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HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE CASH IN AT THE OTTAWA ROADSHOW YESTERDAY! By Jason Delong
Yesterday at the Travelodge West, hundreds lined up to cash in antiques, collectibles, gold and jewejry at the Treasure Hunters Roadshow. The free event is in Ottawa all week, buying gold, silver, antiques and collectibles. One visitor I spoke with yesterday said, “It’s unbelievable, I brought in some old coins that had been in a little cigar box for years and some old herringbone necklaces—in less than fifteen minutes I left with a check for $700. That stuff has been in my jewelry box and dresser for at least 20 years.” Another gentleman brought in an old Fender guitar his fathar had bought years ago. The man said, “Dad had less than fifty bucks in that guitar.” The Roadshow expert that assisted him made a few phone calls and a veterinarian in Seattle, Washington bought the guitar for
“IT’S UNBELIEVABLE, I BROUGHT IN SOME OLD COINS THAT HAD BEEN IN A LITTLE CIGAR BOX FOR YEARS AND SOME OLD HERRINGBONE NECKLACES—IN LESS THAN FIFTEEN MINUTES I LEFT WITH A CHECK FOR $700.” $5,700.00. The seller continued, “I got another $150.00 for a broken necklace and an old class ring. It’s not ever y day that someone comes to town bringing six thousand dollars with your name on it.”
Gold and silver pour into yesterday’s Roadshow due to highest prices in 40 years. markets are soaring,” says Archie Davis, a Roadshow representative. “Broken jewelry and gold and silver coins add up very quickly. I just finished working with a gentleman that had an old class ring, two bracelets and a handful of silver dollars. His check was for over $650.00. I would say that there were well over 100 people in here yesterday that sold their scrap gold.” The Roadshow continues today starting at 9am. The event is free and no appointment is needed. If you go to the Roadshow, you can cash-in your items for competitive prices. Roadshow representatives will be available to assess and purchase your items at the Travelodge West, this week through Saturday, in Ottawa.
Jeff Parsons, President of the Treasure Hunters Roadshow commented, “Lots of people have items that they know are valuable but just don’t know where to sell them. Old toys, trains, swords,guitars, pocket watches or just about anything old is valuable to collectors. These collectors are willing to pay big money for those items that they are looking for.” This week’s Roadshow is the best place to get connected with those collectors. The process is free and anyone can bring items down to the event. If the Roadshow experts find items that their collectors are interested in, offers will be made to purchase them. About 80% of the guests that attend the show end up selling one or more items at the event. Antiques and collectibles are not the only items the Roadshow is buying. “Gold and silver
WHAT WE BUY COINS Any and all coins made before 1964, all conditions wanted! GOLD & SILVER PRICES AT 40 YEAR HIGH for platinum, gold and silver: broken jewelry, dental gold, old coins, pocket watches, Krugerrands, gold bars, Canadian Maple Leafs, etc. JEWELRY Gold, silver, platinum, diamonds, rubies, sapphires, all types of stones and metals, rings, bracelets, necklaces, etc. (including broken jewelry) Early costume jewejry wanted. WRIST & POCKET WATCHES Rolex, Tiffany, Hublot, Omega, Chopard, Cartier, Philippe, Ebel, Waltham, Swatch, Elgin, Bunn Special, Railroad, Illinois, Hamilton, all others. TOYS, TRAINS, DOLLS All makers and types of toys made before 1965: Hot Wheels, Buddy L, Smith Miller, Nylint, Robots, Battery Toys, Mickey Mouse, train sets—Marklin, Aerican Flyer, Lionel, Hafner, all other trains, Barbie dolls, GI Joe, Shirley Temple, characters, German. MILITARY ITEMS & SWORDS Revolutionary War, Civil War, WWI, WWII, etc: swords, badges, clothes, photos, medals, knives, gear, letters. The older the swords, the better.
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Mississippi Mills ice rental rates to go up three per cent this fall DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@metroland.com
MISSISSIPPI MILLS – Ice rental rates at the arenas in Almonte and Pakenham will go up by three per cent this coming September. The Town of Mississippi Mills did a comparison with prices being charged for ice time in Carleton Place, Arnprior and Beckwith Township. “They’re all in the same range,” said the town’s recreation co-ordinator Calvin Murphy. “Other municipalities are considering a similar increase,” he said, adding that three per cent was consistent with the rise in the cost of living for this area. Last year, the municipality raised the ice rates by seven per cent. “We had to look at the renovations that were taking place,” at the Almonte and District Community Centre, he said. The new rates were passed at the town’s
recreation and culture committee on Feb. 8, and will go before the next town council meeting on Feb. 22. Some of the changes include: • Prime time, minor resident rate: $100.54 per hour to $103.56 per hour. • Non-prime time, minor resident rate: $81.82 per hour to $84.27 per hour. • Prime time, adult resident rate: $140.75 per hour to $144.97 per hour. • Non-prime time, adult resident rate: $116.59 per hour to $120.09 per hour. • Prime time, non-resident rate: $167.58 per hour to $172.61 per hour. • Non-prime time, non-resident rate: $142.69 per hour to $146.97 per hour. • Tournament rate, minor sports: $100.54 per hour to $103.55 per hour. • Tournament rate, adult resident: $112.40 per hour to $115.77 per hour. • Tournament rate, broomball: $98.32 per hour to $101.27 per hour. • Tournament rate, adult, non-resident:
$167.58 per hour to $172.61 per hour. • Hourly slab rental, off season: $28.39 per hour, to $29.24 per hour. Murphy said broomball is calculated at a different rate than hockey for maintenance reasons. “With broomball, there’s not so much maintenance,” said Murphy. “You don’t have to flood the ice as much.” The rate increase will likely result in
an increase of $8,000 in additional revenue for the recreation department. “It’s a very tight budget year and we’re looking at all of our budget options right now,” said Murphy. Murphy will be letting the affected parties know of the changes. long before they come into effect “Once everything gets approved by council, letters will go out to all of our user groups,” said Murphy.
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CARLETON PLACE – The Carleton Place Business Improvement Area (BIA) board members elected a chair at the group’s first regular meeting since the board was elected. Paul Sorfleet of Valley Design Co., on Lake Avenue East, was acclaimed as chair. The BIA represents most downtown businesses, working on items such as beautification projects throughout the area, marketing, advertising and promotional campaigns. On Feb. 17, a committee of town council approved the BIA’s suggested levy increase of three per cent. That levy is paid by all BIA members. During the same committee meeting, Coun. Gary Strike – who sits on the BIA board – reported that the BIA would like to provide input to the proposed permanent farmers market on Beckwith Street, which is expected to open in 2012. Plans call for a long shelter roof with the space below open to the air. Strike said the BIA members would like to see a wider structure to maximize usage and make the site multifunctional, for events such as entertainment or even outdoor bingo. Strike said an electronic information sign would also be a welcome addition that could promote coming events in the downtown.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT SEALED TENDERS on forms supplied by The Corporation of the County of Lanark Public Works Department, will be received by the Director of Public Works, at his office, at 99 Christie Lake Road, Perth, Ontario, until 1:30 p.m. local time, on Thursday, March 3rd, 2011, as shown below. Tenders will be opened, in public, at the Public Works Building immediately following closing. Contract #PW-M-14-2011-11-E1
Plans, Specifications, Forms of Tender may be obtained: • Online (FREE Download) at https://vs4.printnet.ca/lanarkcounty/jsp/logon.jsp • At The Corporation of the County of Lanark Public Works Building or by mail (no fee required).
VALENTINE’S DAY DANCE Photos by Desmond Devoy
The Almonte Reformed Presbyterian Church held a special Valentine’s Day fundraiser dance at the Almonte Civitan Community Hall on Saturday, Feb. 12 to raise money for its summer sports program, which keeps about 80 area kids out on the field. Left, a clearly delighted Corey Lowry, 11, of Almonte, was the youngest square dancer on the floor during this weekend’s dance. Right, Kendra Swallow of Lanark Highlands is vowing to bring black gloves back into fashion. She certainly has a classy sense of style with her Miss America rose-pose and her Valentine’s Day-themed rose print top.
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The lowest or any Tender may not necessarily be accepted. Contract awards are contingent upon the 2011 budget approval of The Corporation of the County of Lanark.
Lanark County is seeking competent, dynamic students to fill the following student positions this summer:
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Junkyard Symphony is a multidisciplinary band with a focus on percussion. They play all their songs on instruments made from recycled materials- a bathtub, recycle bin, garbage can lids, salad bowls, water jugs, and naturally, a kitchen sink. Local kids will have a chance to play along too! In addition to the show, there will be a bake sale as a fundraiser for On Stage For Kids, which is a non-profit organization. Items for sale are nut-free and healthy - take advantage of the sale to stock up on school lunch goodies.
POSTING #LHC2011-002 - OFFICE CLERK (1 Position) For further details including qualifications and application deadline, visit our website at: www.lanarkcounty.ca If you meet the position qualifications as found on our website, we look forward to receiving your résumé.
The last show of the season is on March 27 - we are very excited to have Infinitus,a group from Vancouver, B.C., join us to conclude our 2010-2011 season. For more information on Infinitus, check out their website at www.infinitusmusic.com
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IAN DOIG CARLETON PLACE - Who amongst us hasn’t felt the urge to lift the edge of the curtain separating the Normal from the Paranormal? Perhaps to attend a séance or revisit the days of Harry Houdini? Take a trip into the past, when the supernatural was commonplace, and all was not as it seemed. As Monty Python once put it, “And now for something completely different.” Recent immigrant (from Toronto) to our area, Carleton Place resident Scott McClelland brought his one-man perfromance, The Paranormal Show, to the stage of the Poor Alex in Toronto where it played for two years. He then took it across Canada on tour, and then, in 2008, brought it back to Toronto where it played to full houses six days a week for eight weeks! It has been featured on the Discovery Channel, A&E, the CBC and the Learning Channel. Scott takes us back to the late Victorian age, when the Spiritualist movement thrived, séances were a fashionable evening entertainment and the paranormal was something of great interest to a significant part of the educated and socially prominent section of the population. His show combines paranormal phenomena – clairvoyance, magic, psychokenesis and retrocognition, to name a few – with various sideshow feats that, in the hands of a master showman like McClelland, leaves one wondering what is real and what is ... what? And a master showman he is; have a look at his website, The Paranormal Show, and decide for yourself ! Check it out – and then mark your calendar for March 5 at the Studio Theatre in Perth and two weeks later, the 19th at the Carleton Place Town Hall – and expect to be amazed – and thoroughly entertained.
It’s time to shake the sodium habit MEENA PARAMESWARAN Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
According to Statistics Canada, Canadian adults consume on average 3,100 milligrams per day of sodium (salt), which is more than twice the recommended daily amount. High sodium intake can contribute to increased blood pressure. Sodium intake is also a concern for children; many foods targeted to kids are very high in sodium. This excess sodium intake for children can result in many of the same health risks we see in adults: raised blood pressure, heart disease, kidney disease and stroke. WHERE ARE PEOPLE GETTING THIS SODIUM? Only about 10 per cent of the salt we eat is naturally found in foods such as celery, milk and shellfish. Approximately another 10 per cent is added to foods during eating and cooking. The rest of the sodium we consume is from processed and convenience foods. Sodium is added as a preservative during food processing. Examples include luncheon meats, hot dogs, processed cheese, potato chips, frozen meals and canned soups. The easiest way to lower sodium intake is to avoid eating processed foods and condiments. Try using pepper, tomatoes, lemon juice, garlic, vinegar and fresh or dried herbs as toppings instead. If you normally put mustard, mayonnaise, or other spreads and salt on sandwiches, only use one or two toppings in smaller amounts. You can also help to lower your sodium intake by including a variety of unprocessed, low sodium foods such as fresh or frozen fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes (dried beans, lentils, split peas) into your everyday eating.
is 1,000 to 1,200mg per day and for adults is 1,200 to 1,500mg per day (depending on your age). The best way to stay within these limits is to eat less processed foods and enjoy a variety of foods from Canada’s Food Guide, which includes vegetables and fruit, grain products, milk and alternatives, and meat and alternatives. For more information about sodium, call EatRight Ontario toll free at 1-877-510-5102 to speak directly to a registered dietitian. You can also contact the health unit’s Health Action Line toll free at 1-800660-5853 (613-345-5685) or visit www.healthunit.org/nutrition
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In accordance with the Hospital Administrative Bylaw, persons interested in becoming a member of the Board of Trustees, and residing in or carrying on a business in the Town of Carleton Place, or the Town of Mississippi Mills, or the Townships of Beckwith, Lanark Highlands or Drummond/North Elmsley, are invited to contact the Secretary, by February 28, 2011 to obtain an application package.
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Notre Dame band plans magical performance NEVIL HUNT nevil.hunt@metroland.com
CARLETON PLACE – They don’t march, but they sure do travel. The senior band at Notre Dame Catholic High School has performed in New York City, Boston and Chicago, and now has its sights set on the Happiest Place on Earth. The band will take a shot at Disney World in Florida; a trip the members hope to take in February or March of 2012. First comes the audition. The 72 members of the band, who are in grades 10 to 12, will don their uniforms and perform two numbers in the next few weeks as camcorders roll. The resulting DVD will be sent to Disney and the young musicians hope to hear they make the grade. If selected, the band will travel to Florida to perform for the public at Disney World as part of a program called Magic Music Days. “They want to see what we look like and sound like – the whole package,” said music teacher Tony Stuart, who exudes confidence. “If the level of playing is high enough, we’ll get in. I don’t think we’ll have a problem.”
Zach Williams, a Grade 11 student who plays tenor sax in the band, said the DVD audition will include two numbers: The Lion King theme, and Earthdance, a complex composition by Michael Sweeney. Zach said the band members have been working on Earthdance since the fall, and added The Lion King theme to their repertoire before Christmas, and said he expects the DVD performance to go well. “The start to Earthdance is kind of difficult,” said Zach. “My part is not so tricky.” Electric bass player Kaitlin Meadows said band members learned about the Disney plans late last year, and that she likes the idea. Stuart said the band will likely travel to Florida by bus because it makes the trip more affordable and removes the risk of instruments being misdirected or damaged by an airline. Surface travel meets with alto sax player Josh Eyamie’s approval. “I like buses – road trips are always fun,” Josh said. Zach added that he thinks the band will do well in its first digital audition. “If we put our best effort into it,” he said, “we can do it.” The band has already completed two fundraising events to help offset the cost of the trip to Disney, and more fundraisers will be developed over the coming year.
Photo by Nevil Hunt
Notre Dame senior band members, from left, Josh Eyamie, Kaitlin Meadows, Emerald Sheridan and Zach Williams are gearing up for a performance that will be recorded and sent to Disney World. If they pass the audition, the 72-member band will head to Florida in 2012 to play for crowds at the theme park.
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Council concern over late construction information DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@metroland.com
MISSISSIPPI MILLS – Town councillors expressed dismay that Neilcorp Homes did not provide them with enough information before voting last week to defer permission for the developers to begin construction on the next phase of the Riverfront Estates. “We received a notice from the company, Neilcorp Homes,” said Mississippi Mills Mayor John Levi at the start of a special council meeting on Feb. 17. The company’s letter noted that the delay, “would cause the company undue hardship,” and that they may be forced to lay off employees. In a letter from Robert Dick, vice-president of Neilcorp Homes, sent to the town, dated Feb. 11, he pleaded with the town for permission to begin construction. “We have 15 homes pre-sold at the present time and our contractor…has advised us that if he is delayed he will need to immobilize his crew and cannot return for two months or more,” wrote Dick. “I’m sure you can appreciate the fact that we would really like to begin our building process as Neilcorp Homes’ payroll directly impacts over 75 families in the Almonte area. As an owner of Neilcorp, I have a serious concern for these families if work is not available.” Dick also noted that all of the provincial and county approvals are in place, and asked that a special meeting be called
to deal with the issue. During the committee of the whole meeting on Feb. 7, councillors voted six to five to add a motion to begin construction on infrastructure for phase two of the Riverfront Estates development. (Couns. Garry Dalgity, Denzil Ferguson, Rick Minnille, Paul Watters and Duncan Abbott, as well as Levi, voted to add the motion, Couns. Bernard Cameron, John Edwards, Alex Gillis, Shaun McLaughlin and Val Wilkinson, voted against.) During the council meeting on the same night, Coun. Abbott changed his vote, and a motion to defer the construction was passed by the same margin, six to five. “We’ve had a week now of sober second thought,” said Levi at the Feb. 14 meeting, which he called. “It’s unfortunate. This is new information to me,” said Gillis. “We need to have some sort of methodology where this does not slip through…(where) if you do need fast-tracking, you could request it.” “We didn’t have a compelling reason last week (to expedite the move),” said McLaughlin. “If I had known this, I wouldn’t have voted against it…don’t wait until the last minute to bring it (information) forward.” The motion was carried unanimously. Minnille noted that the meeting took a grand total of six minutes. “Thanks for coming out on Valentine’s Day,” Dick said to the councillors after the vote. Edwards and Wilkinson were not in attendance, with regrets.
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ARKLAN DANCE-A-THON A Dance-A-Thon, to raise money fro Champions for Kids sports program, was held at the Arklan Community Public School in Carleton Place on Valentine’s Day. Above, Baili Garaway, to the fore, does the Y motion during the Village People’s hit song YMCA, followed by her friend Erika Prus, dancing behind her.
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by Club Optimiste Francophone de Carleton Place. Admission $5. Community Diabetes Clinic, Almonte. Free service provided by Rideau Valley Diabetes Services. You must register by calling 613-284-2558 or 1-877321-4500. Mills Home Support Corporation’s supper social at the Royal Canadian Legion branch, 100 Bridge St., Almonte, 6 p.m. Entertainment by Twilight Two. Free transportation. Tickets are $9. Call Home Support at 613256-4700 to reserve.
THURSDAY, FEB. 17 St. Mary’s Catholic Elementary School chili dinner, 5 to 7 p.m., 24 Hawthorne Ave., Carleton Place.
TUESDAY, MARCH 1 Almonte Community Friendship Luncheon, noon, Almonte United Church hall, 106 Elgin St. All community seniors are welcome. For details, call 613-256-1355.
FRIDAY, FEB. 18 North Lanark Historical Society’s Heritage Week annual dinner, Almonte Royal Canadian Legion branch, 100 Bridge St. Guest speaker Robin Derrick will speak on the Duke of Richmond. For tickets and information, please call Jennifer Armstrong at 613253-8638. Ladies Auxiliary TGIF Friday Lunch, Carleton Place Royal Canadian Legion, 177 George St., 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Third Friday of every month. All welcome. Call 613-257-1727 for details.
SATURDAY, FEB. 19 Ham and Bean Supper, Boyd’s United Church, Ferguson Falls Road, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Take out available. Call Dorothy at 613-253-3566 for more.
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JEWEL OF A WIN Jewel of a Win: Marc Lefebvre pulls out the winning ticket from the container held by Pam Knight, for a $1,000 shopping spree at Burns’ Jewellers in Perth, before the start of the third period of the Almonte Thunder – Shavwille Pontiacs game on Feb. 11th. The winner was Cheryl Wellington of Almonte. sympatico.ca Silent auction, performers. Proceeds fund arts initiatives in local schools.
SUNDAY, FEB. 20 Heritage Day display at the Victoria School Museum, 267 Edmund St., Carleton Place.
MONDAY, FEB. 21 Darts Tournament at Army, Navy, Air Force Club, 315 Townline Rd. East, Carleton Place. Registration from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Darts start flying at noon. $10 per person. One male and one female partner per team. Cash prizes. Call 613-253-5097 for details. Young Awards Gala, 6 p.m., Almonte and District High School. Tickets $65, cash or cheque only. Available in Almonte at Appleton Gift and Basket, Blackbird and Foodies and in Pakenham at 3 Yellow Tulips, or by emailing reside@
Almonte Quilters Guild meeting, 7 p.m., Almonte Civitan Hall, 500 Almonte St. Guest speaker. New members welcome. Please bring dry footwear.
TUESDAY, FEB. 22 Lanark County Knitting Guild meeting, 7 p.m., Almonte United Church hall, 106 Elgin St. Contact Barb Carroll at 613-256-6646 or barbaracarroll@rogers.com
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 23 Mississippi Mills Volunteer Fair, 7 to 9 p.m., Almonte Old
Town Hall, 14 Bridge St. Your one-stop chance to explore volunteer opportunities. “Diabetes and You: Exercising Safely,” 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Waterside Retirement Residence, 105 McNeely Ave., Carleton Place. Free service of the Rideau Valley Diabetes Services.
THURSDAY, FEB. 24 “Raise the Roof,” pampered chef fundraiser, 7 p.m., St. Paul’s United Church, Franktown. Proceeds go towards the St. Paul’s roofing project. Door prizes. Ugliest wooden spoon contest. Contact Christine Brown at 613-283-7922 to RSVP.
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SATURDAY, FEB. 26 Blood donor clinic, Almonte Civitan Club, 500 Almonte St., main hall, 2 to 8 p.m. Mills Home Support Corporation’s Golden Oldies lunch, with guest speaker Brenda Murphy. Free transportation. Tickets are $9. Please call Home Support at 613-2564700 for details.
FRIDAY, FEB. 25 Games Night at Tatlock Hall, 7:30 p.m. Crokinole, cribbage, Wii bowling and table tennis. $2 per person. Light lunch. Call 613-256-1071 for information.
St. Mark’s Anglican Church annual dance, 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Stewart Community Centre, 112 MacFarlane St., Pakenham. Music by Revival. Tickets $12 each. Silent auction, light lunch. For tickets, call 613-624-5405.
Pakenham Curling Club Fun Night, 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Glen Tripp. Euchre and board games. Light lunch. Admission at door. For details, call
World Day of Prayer service at Almonte United Church, 106 Elgin St., 1 p.m. For information, please call Christine Evans at 613-256-4098.
SATURDAY, MARCH 5 March Melt Down, hosted by the Beckwith Youth Committee. Pancake breakfast, Brunton Community Hall, Blacks Corners, 8:30 to 10 a.m. Activities at Beckwith Park, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., including horse-drawn sleigh rides, bonfire, music, canteen, tugof-war, snow football, scavenger hunt, distance running, tobogganing. Public skating at the recreation centre from 1 to 2 p.m. Chili cook-off. For details, or to register your chili, call 613-257-1539.
SUNDAY, FEB. 27 Movies in French at CP Cinemas, 17 Albert St., Carleton Place, 4 p.m. Two family movies, Ratatouille and Le Legende des Baleines. Sponsored by Club Optimiste Francophone de Carleton Place. Admission $5.
MONDAY, FEB. 28 Four-hand euchre tournament, 7:30 p.m., 375 Country St., Almonte. Sponsored by the Town and Country Tenants Association. Light lunch.
World Day of Prayer service, Carleton Place Seventh Day Adventist Church, 117 Victoria St., 2 p.m. Pastor Manuel Donoso, survivor of the Chilean earthquake, will be the guest speaker.
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NHL scout says character comes first JOHN CARTER john.carter@metroland.com
ARNPRIOR – Character and hockey sense can trump skills when it comes to predicting which young players will succeed in the hockey world. And the way they treat their mothers is telling too. Andrew Dickson, a former local hockey star and scout for the National Hockey League Columbus Blue Jackets, explained to those attending the Ontario Junior Hockey League Valley-Metro awards banquet in Arnprior Feb. 12 what he looks for when scouting players. “It all comes down to character,” said Dickson, who was the guest speaker for the awards
banquet that followed the Metro-Valley all-star games. While Dickson, a Carleton Place resident who attends 200-plus games a year, evaluates hockey sense, skating ability and skill, he said scouts take special notice of attitude. “We’re not only into stats … often it’s the little things that are important,” he said. “Do something to make us (scouts) remember you,” he advised the players. “Give us something to talk about later.” He said he recommended one player, despite his poor skating, because he had “the best hockey sense I’ve ever seen.” He became captain of a highly successful university team. In an interview with a hotshot prospect, the player kept
interrupting his mother who had accompanied him. “He disrespected his mother … I didn’t recommend him,” said Dickson. “So be good to your moms,” he told the players. ‘BE GOOD TO MOM’ Banquet emcee Jerry Jordon noted Dickson, who grew up in the Pakenham area, is a prime example of how important a good upbringing is to success in hockey. Dickson said that hockey can create “incredible opportunities” for players if they are committed to the game. Dickson knows first-hand what it takes. An original member of the Ottawa Valley Titans
and a star with the CJHL Ottawa Junior Senators, he earned a scholarship to Colgate University, where he played four seasons from 1989-93, serving as captain of the team. Dickson also played hockey in Europe and coached at Colgate, helping develop several wellknown players including Ottawa Senator Jesse Winchester. He congratulated the junior B players for earning all-star status and playing for the love of the game. “Cherish this moment,” he said. “You should be proud of yourselves … you’re all-stars for a reason.” He also praised Arnprior and the league for how well the allstar game festivities were organized and run.
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All-stars give scoreboard a workout The Nick Smith Centre in Arnprior hosted two Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League all-star games on Saturday, with the Valley and Metro division rookies and prospects taking the ice at noon, followed by the veterans all-star game. In the prospects game, the Valley team earned a 5-3 victory before the veterans showed everyone how to score. The Metro veterans scored early and often on their way to a 17-9 win.
Photo by Nevil Hunt
Valley Division and Almonte Thunder captain Tim McGrath, right, tangles with Metro’s Dominik Robinson after a face off during the junior B all-star game in Arnprior.
The junior B Almonte Thunder open their post-season in Arnprior tonight, Feb. 17. The Thunder finished the regular season in third place in the Valley Division of the Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League. The team tied in games won and points with the Arnprior Packers after 42 games, but Arnprior earned second place in the division based on three ties, while the Thunder had two ties and an overtime loss. The series schedule includes: • Thursday, Feb. 17, in Arnprior at 7:30 p.m. • Sunday, Feb. 20, in Almonte. at 3:45 p.m. • Wednesday, Feb. 23, in Arnprior at 7:30 p.m. • Saturday, Feb. 26, in Almonte.at 7:30 p.m. IF NECESSARY
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Almonte Thunder super fan Christine Ruscher receives the Ken Campbell Trophy for being the Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League Valley Division’s volunteer of the year. Making the presentation at the banquet following the EOJHL Metro-Valley allstar games Saturday in Arnprior is MetroValley Conference president Ron McRostie.
Renfrew goalie Mike Rosebrook shuts down a Metro Division scoring chance, one of the few saves any of the goaltenders could manage during the offensive explosion in Saturday’s EOJHL veteran’s all-star game. Photo by Nevil Hunt
• Sunday, Feb. 27, in Arnprior.at 7 p.m. • Wednesday, March 2, in Almonte: time TBA • Friday, March 4, in Arnprior at 8 p.m. The other Valley Division series opens tomorrow, Feb. 18, as the Perth Blue Wings face the Renfrew Timberwolves. Metro Division semifinals will see the Clarence Beavers play the Metcalfe Jets, while the Ottawa Jr. Canadians play their cross-town rivals, the Ottawa West Golden Knights.
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SHARP SHOOTER Photo by Desmond Devoy
DEVIL OF A TIME IN THE SEMIFINALS Nathan Rosevear of the Notre Dame Catholic High School senior boys basketball team blocks the path of Eli Woods of the Perth and District Collegiate Institute Blue Devils during semifinal action last week. PDCI came out on top, posting a 51-42 win to advance to the county finals against Smiths Falls.
Carleton Place High School student Cassie Sharp, far right, played a leading role for her Ottawa Senators Midget AA team at the club’s sixth-annual Winterlude Showcase Tournament. The defender scored a goal and three assists as her squad reached the playoff round of the 20-team event that featured the Ontario’s top clubs and others from as far as Pittsburgh. Ottawa beat Lanaudiere, North Bay and Burlington before falling to Quebec in the tournament won by Toronto. Sharp, along with former Carleton Place Cyclones player Olivia Lackey, are in their final tuneups before the Feb. 18 to 20 provincial championships in Burlington where the Senators are eyeing a place in the medal round.
Area Scotiabank branches complete pledge to AGH/FVM Scotiabank branches in Carleton Place, Lanark and Carp recently completed their four-year $20,000 pledge to the Quality Care For Life Campaign to raise funds for the Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor (AGH/FVM) Redevelopment Project. Scotiabank presented its final $5,000 instalment to AGH/ FVM Foundation Board member Heather Sheffield on January 25. Participating in the presentation were, shown from left, Carleton Place Branch Manager Mike Brydges, Heather Sheffield, Cathy Currie, representing Scotiabank’s District Vice President’s office, and Perth-Lanark Branch Manager Jill Campbell. Missing from the photo is Carp Branch Manager Krista Barrett. To make a donation to the AGH/FVM Foundation, please contact Executive Director Gerry Huddleston at 613-256-2514, extension 2297, ghuddleston@agh-fvm.com.
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ALMONTE FLAVOUR ON TEAM ONTARIO
VINTAGE SLEDS ON THE TRAILS Rodney Groulx of Almonte puts a few finishing touches on his 1975 RV340 Ski Doo before heading out on the trail to Quyon in 2009 for the annual Old Sled Run. The 2010 event was cancelled on account of the weather, but it’s set to roll again this year, on Feb. 26 in Constance Bay. More information can be found at www.oldsledrun. info
A year after winning Ontario Winter Games, Lauren Horton of Almonte, left, and her curling team of Andrea Sinclair, Cassandra Lewin and Jessica Armstrong, will represent Ontario at the Canada Winter Games being held in Halifax until Feb. 19. The team recently received the 2010 Sports Excellence Award at the City of Ottawa Sports Award Banquet for their achievements. Family and friends wish the girls luck as they pursue their dreams at the national level.
Playoffs now in sight for surging B-Sens By Rob Brodie OttawaSenators.com It is a tricky but perpetual balancing act for any American Hockey League team. Keep the pipeline of talent flowing steadily to the parent club while satisfying the home folks with a run to the playoffs. The Binghamton Senators think they can take care of both this season.
With the AHL season just past its all-star break, the B-Sens are right in the thick of the playoff picture in the Eastern Conference. While Binghamton sits in fifth spot in the rugged East Division, there is a crossover playoff spot also available if it finishes with more points than the fourth-place team in the Atlantic Division. Heading into last week, the B-Sens held a one-point edge over the Connecticut Whale in that area. “I think we’re playing great,” forward Kaspars Daugavins told the Binghamton Press-Bulletin. “The team knows what’s on the line here. We’re one point in a playoff spot right now, but it’s big to take every point we can. “It’s February and there are two months left until the regular season is done. We need to win a lot of games to make sure we’re in the playoffs.” Given the relative youth of the current roster, B-Sens head coach Kurt Kleinendorst believes a playoff berth can play an important role in terms of overall player development. “We’re on track and we want to make the playoffs,” Kleinendorst told ottawasenators.com in a recent interview. “We’re right there and I think, for young players or even veteran players in all organizations, you want to be there at the end. You
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The Panthers remain in contention to end a lengthy playoff drought, despite an offence that ranks among the least productive in the Eastern Conference. Stephen Weiss, David Booth and newcomer Mike Santorelli are the leaders of a Florida attack that also gets production from veterans Cory Stillman and Marty Reasoner. The defence corps took a major hit in mid-January with the loss of captain Bryan McCabe to injury, but former Boston Bruins blueliner Dennis Wideman has stepped up to chip in offensively and 2009 first-round pick Dmitry Kulikov is a rising talent. Veteran Tomas Vokoun remains a major key to the Panthers’ success.
want to be in the playoffs. “That’s a whole different experience in and of itself and we want to give our players exposure to that. But we’re still looking at 29 games (to go). We’ve got a lot of hockey left.” However, Kleinendorst also has to be mindful of having talent ready to roll if the Ottawa Senators come calling like they did last week, when forwards Bobby Butler and Jim O’Brien were summoned to the National Hockey League club to fill some injury holes. “The American league is always first about development, but winning takes a real close second,” said Kleinendorst. “So it’s kind of finding a way to accomplish both. There will always be nights where sometimes development gets in the way of winning and every once in a while, depending on the moment, winning can get in the way of development. “There’s a fine line there and knowing how Bryan (Murray, the Senators general manager) feels and Tim (Murray, the assistant GM), this is first about development and then winning.” Ask Kleinendorst about “pleasant surprises” in that area and he quickly points to O’Brien, a firstround pick in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft (29th overall) whose growth has accelerated in a major way this
Senators on TV Feb. 18: vs. Boston, 7:30 p.m. (TSN) Feb. 19: at Toronto, 7 p.m. (CBC) Feb. 23: vs. Florida, 7 p.m. (Sportsnet East) Feb. 25: at Buffalo, 7:30 p.m. (Sportsnet East) Feb. 26: vs. Philadelphia, 7 p.m. (CBC)
season. “Jim O’Brien has been somebody that I think everybody (in the organization) has been excited about because last year, he was a fourth-line player with high expectations as a first round pick and everything,” he said. “And this year, he’s really started to progress and make strides. Roman Wick is a guy they brought in from (Switzerland) who hadn’t been here and he’s making progress. Bobby Butler got a feel for what it’s like to be a pro here and he’s done well for himself.” Kleinendorst also had plenty of praise for big winger Colin Greening, a former Cornell University captain who made his NHL debut
on Feb. 1 in New Jersey and ranks among the AHL’s rookie scoring leaders. “Personally, I just feel like (Greening) is one of those guys who’s accepted the challenge to get better every day and he’s kind of done that,” said Kleinendorst. “He’s really made a case for himself and this is a guy that, down the road, I believe is going to play at the next level. He’s a rookie that really is every bit a pro as any of the guys.” The B-Sens continue their playoff quest on home ice this weekend, facing the Charlotte Checkers on Friday and the Albany Devils on Saturday at Broome County Veterans’ Memorial Arena.
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PLAYOFF TIME A stick belonging to a Shawville Pontiacs player gets close to the camera during a Feb. 11 game in Almonte. The hometown Thunder topped Shawville 9-5, and now meet Arnprior in the playoffs. The first game in Almonte is Feb. 20 at 4 p.m.
THAT’S ENOUGH Photos by Andrew Snook
ACTION FROM THE COURTS Above left, Almonte District High School student Shelby Buchanan returns a serve against Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute on Tuesday, Feb. 8, in the final game of the regular season for senior girls’ volleyball. SFDCI defeated ADHS in four sets. Above right, Carleton Place High School’s Ellyn McCormick attempts to return a serve on Friday, Feb. 11, against Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute. SFDCI defeated CPHS three games to two in the county semifinal, ending the season for Carleton Place.
An official tries to break up a fight between Carleton Place Canadian Trent Durocher, left, and Gloucester Ranger Alexander Barr, one of several scuffles during the Feb. 12 game in Carleton Place. The visiting Rangers won 5-2. Photo by Desmond Devoy
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www.ColdwellBankerPerth.com OPEN HOUSE Saturday, Feb. 19 • 12 - 1 p.m. 55 Wilson St., E., $163,000 one of the cutest, neatest & tidiest homes you will see in a long time - with over 1100 square feet of living area on the main level, you will be surprised at the space-eat in kitchen & room in the living room for your formal dining table-loads of upgrades completed including gas furnace & central air, insulation in attic & crawl space under family room, vinyl siding & thermopane windows, new berber style carpet throughout, lovely gas fireplace in main level family room, membrane on family room roof, porch, sidewalk, new front doors, etc, etc-each room is spacious & bright and the closet & storage space including the unfinished basement, is great-single attached garage has new door & garage door opener-main level laundry is a handy feature-4 appliances & window coverings are included-located close to 2 elementary schools & Conlon Farm Recreation Park. Possession Feb. 1st. Corner of Cockurn and Wilson St. E. MLS# 092101003005800. Hostess: Sheri 613-812-1215 NEW LISTING
OPEN HOUSE
OPEN HOUSE
Saturday Feb. 19th 1 - 2:30 p.m. 4260 County Road 8 - 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, home in the heart of the Highands. Gorgeous private setting. $239,000 Directions: Heading West on HWY 7, right onto HWY 511, left onto Fallbrook Road, left at the “T” stop at Playfairville, and right onto County Road 8, follow to PIN 4260. MLS# 780653 Christian & Norene Allan 613-812-0407
Sunday, Feb. 20 • 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 668 Brooke Valley Rd. $198,000 - Enjoy the peaceful countryside of this lovely wooded, atrisan/craftsperson oriented community located only minutes west of Perth known as Brooke Valley. Tree-lined driveway allows for maximum privacy for this gem of a country home – approx. 8 yrs ago, this cedar board & batten, 2 bedrm home was designed & constructed by local craftspeople emphasising use of natural light & materials &open space giving it a feel of warmth & comfort - the efficient woodstove on tiled hearth, tongue & groove pine ceilings & pine floors accentuate the open living/dining & kitchen area of the main level. Access the 3 season screened room to enjoy maximum outside time. A spacious 4 pce bath with washer & dryer hookups is conveniently located next to the mud room/rear foyer. Upper level has 2 beautifully sized bedrms each with lge closet space. Full basement has exterior access & is perfect for hobbies or finished for additional living space, taxes to be assessed. Directions: West on Hwy. 7 approx. 14 km, turn left on Old Brooke Rd., left on Brooke Valley Rd. MLS# 091191602000604 Hostess: Sheri 613-812-1215
IN TOWN
IN TOWN
IN TOWN
PERTH - IN TOWN
$329,000 - Welcome to this 6-year-old chalet-style 3 bedroom, 2 bath home privately set on 30 acres. 10 minutes to Perth. The house, gardens & yard are offset by large wooded areas with trails. Very close to Little Mud Lake feeding into the Mississippi River. Custom kitchen, living room with a wall of natural light, dining room with patio door to side deck plus two bedrooms & a bath are on the main level. Master bedroom, ensuite & walk-in closet are on the upper level. Family room, wood-burning fireplace, storage, utility, laundry & two other rooms are on the walk-out lower level. Bob Ferguson (c) 613-812-8871 www.bobsperthhomes.ca
$199,000 - Built in 1989, this 1600 square foot, 2 storey home is located in Perthmore subdivision in the town of Perth - the 60’ x 128’ lot backs onto a natural treed area heating is by forced air natural gas. MLS® #: 092103005523736 Paul Martin, 613-264-0123
COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL
HWY. 7, PERTH
$379,000 - Great location on the main street in the downtown core of Perth for this thriving retail florist business on street level with 1500 square feet of show room/display, work area & storage. Another 24x28 foot heated storage building at rear with further 100 ft. Open lot behind. 2nd and 3rd level houses a 2000 square foot apartment, 3+ bedrooms, 1.5 Baths, separate side entrance. Currently rented. Financial documents available to qualified buyers. MLS#775922 Sales Rep. Bob Ferguson, (C) 613-812-8871 Broker Paul Martin, 613-264-0123
$449,000 - Former gas station with two rental units along back of property - situated on high traffic Highway 7 in the town of Perth - site is clean & owner will supply Phase II Environmental Audit - lot is approximately 175’ x 180’ with highway commercial and service industrial zoning. MLS®#: 092103008000800 Paul Martin, 613-264-0123
OUT OF TOWN
282 McVeety Road – Private Nature Retreat – traditional, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, red brick farmhouse built in 1895 – many updates and wonderful convenient extras added. The current owners love the privacy, sights and sounds of nature, ski and walking trails, and the relaxing warmth and character - you will, too! Come see it – 13+ acres, 10 min. to Perth - $354,900. MLS # 777616 Call Joanne Bennell, 613 812-0505 or Barbara Shepherd, 613 326-1361
2 bedroom bungalow in town - dining rm was 3rd bedrm - 4 pc. bath, main floor laundry, eatin kitchen with lots of cupboards - EBB heat, 200 amp service - nice sized backyard - full useable crawl space- carport, steel roof, deck & garden shed - all appliances included - close to schools, churches & downtown. $179,000. 67 Brock St., Perth. Call Joanne Bennell, 613-812-0505
Call Barbara Shepherd, cell: 613 326-1361
Energy efficient 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, brick bungalow. Nice neighbourhood, only 1 block from Last Duel Park and the Tay River. Upgrades include: shingles, insulation, electrical, “on demand” hot water, windows, and garden doors. Finished basement and fenced lot. $213,000 MLS# 777925 Christian & Norene Allan 613-207-0834
PERTH RURAL
PERTH - IN TOWN
613-264-0123
3+1 bedroom, 2 bathroom, split entry home with attached garage and finished lower level just minutes to Perth! Perfect for a family and just down the road from Glen Tay Public School. Nice layout with eat-in kitchen and 3 season sunporch. Easy commute to Ottawa. $229,000 MLS# 777972 Christian and Norene Allan 613-207-0834
3+1 bedroom, 2 bathroom brick home in the heart of heritage Perth. Previously used as a duplex and within walking distance of downtown and Algonquin College. Many upgrades over the years including shingles, windows, doors, flooring, electrical and heating. $244,000 Christian and Norene Allan 613-812-0407
SMITHS FALLS RURAL
WATERFRONT
WATERFRONT
3 bedroom, 3 bathroom (incl. ens.), bungalow minutes to Smiths Falls and an easy commute to Brockville. Curb appeal plus and beautifully set on 7.7 acres. Finished basement features a family room, kitchenette, and spacious dining/dancing area, perfect for the growing family or for entertaining. $299,000 MLS# 763649 Christian and Norene Allan 613-812-0407
BLACK LAKE - $189,000 - Great 2 bedroom, open concept, cottage with 115 feet on beautiful Black Lake, almost 250 feet deep. Large master bedroom, screened-in porch. Great access on township maintained road. MLS#760447. Call Barbara Shepherd, Cell 613-326-1361
CROSBY LAKE - Charming 2 bedroom cedar cottage plus sleeping cabin. Great swimming – sandy wade-in or dive-in at the end of the dock! Clean spring-fed lake close to Perth and Westport. MLS 769020. $269,000 Call Barbara Shepherd, Cell 613-326-1361
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The competition for attention focus of Almonte lecture Here is the information on Attention is the stuff we “pay,” like the time we “spend,” to convert information into knowledge and knowledge into information. Attention, however, does not expand to accommodate the information available; it is a finite and nonrenewable resource. The amount of information in the world now doubles about once per decade; there is about twice
as much information available today as there was in the year 2000. So as time goes by we must be increasingly selective in what we pay attention to. How do we make our selections? What criteria do we use to choose what to attend to and what to ignore? How are these criteria shifting? And what are the consequences of the shifts?
The next Almonte lecture will examine the economics of attention, the competition for attention, and how it will shape the future of information production and consumption. It takes place on Friday, Feb. 18 at the United Church Hall, at 7:30 pm. Warren Thorngate is a freshly retired professor of social psychology and decision making
at Carleton University. He has served as a visiting professor in Australia, Chile, Poland, Russia, England, the U.S., and Iran. Thorngate’s research on the
social psychology of contests and competitions lead to his recent book, Judging Merit (with Margaret Foddy and the late Robyn Dawes).
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Cathie has been involved in floral design and home decor retail for the past 30 years, most recently as the owner of “Kelly’s Flowers and Fine Things” in Perth. With a flair for interior staging, Cathie will ensure your home puts its “best foot forward” when it comes time to sell. As someone you can trust, Cathie is committed to making sure her customers receive excellent customer service and care. Her new association with Perth’s #1 sales team will ensure that when you call Cathie ... you will get results!!
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3 bedroom brick home with finished walk up attic. Eat-in kitchen accessing back yard, living/dining room show off original hardwood flooring, 2nd floor laundry. Den/4th bedroom on 2nd floor. Priced to sell at $149,900. MLS® 781142
Upholstery Classes are underway again. Call now to book your slot. Wed night 6-9, 3 hrs $40 incl txs. Putting away the seasonal furniture? What about the boat seats? Get your summer ‘toys and accessories’ fixed over the winter so they are ready next year to enjoy!
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$449,900. Dramatic, natural privacy at Bennett Lake Estates, nr Perth: 3.66 acres, tall pines, excellent 190’ waterfront. Quality 3+1bdr, 2bthr home. Immaculate, bright & roomy open-plan: cathedral ceiling, FP, very well-insulated. Big glass-sided deck, sunrm, kids’ bunk rm, boat/70HP, paddleboat, canoe, large dock. Sweeping lake views. Move in & enjoy. Janice Hastie-Waugh 613-283-5435. Vicki Behn-Belland 613-257-8856.
Gerry Coleman Broker of Record
Again in 2010 our sales representatives have provided ultimate service to their clients and have been recognized with award designations.
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NEW PRICE $259,900. 14 Henderson St, Carleton Place. Spacious & bright: 3+1bdr high ranch bungalow close to all amenities. Large kitchen open to living room, deck to fenced backyard. Fully finished basement w/bthr, laundry room, workshop, large family room. New laminate wood floors in bdrs, new furnace & windows in ‘05, new paint, and more. Vicki Behn-Belland 613-257-8856.
Marly Burke Diamond Society Broker
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$54,900. Sharbot Lake waterfront privileges without the lakefront price. Private lot, tall trees, some rock outcroppings. Deeded access a 5 minute walk away. Gravel drive, 20’ x 32’ concrete and steel carport. Hydro to the lot line, can be taken into the carport. Vicki Behn-Belland 613-257-8856.
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SIX WONDERFUL MINIATURE SHIHZERS. Ready now. First shots, de-wormed, vet checked, good health, hypo allergenic, nonshedding. Can be seen WHITE CEDAR LUM- at www.mybeautifulba 613-623BER. Decking, fencing, bies.com. all dimensions, rough 8584. or dressed. Timbers and V-joints also LABRADOODLE PUPS available. Call Tom at (yellow Lab X Standard McCann’s Forest Prod- Poodle). Born Dec. 29, ucts, 613-628-6199 or ready to go, vaccinat613-633-3911. ed and dewormed. 613223-5015. HOT TUB (spa) covers. Best price, best quality. All shapes and colours available. Call 1-866-652-6837. www. thecoverguy.ca
FIREWOOD HUNTING
FIREWOOD FOR SALE, 8-foot lengths, mixed hardwood. Call Allan W. Giles Logging, 613-256-4505.
Carleton Place South
Business Park, 50 Bennett St.
1700 sq. ft., w/showroom. loading dock available, 500 + 700 sq. ft. available for future expansion, highway exposure.
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4 BEDROOM HOUSE, 8739 Copeland Rd., Ashton. Fully furnished, with garage. $1,600/ month, includes heat and light. Mature adults only. For details, call 613-838-5695.
HUNTER SAFETY CA$1,350 NADIAN FIREARMS Utilities Included COURSE at Carp, March 25, 26, 27. Wenda Cochran, 613Available May 1. *HOT TUB (SPA) cov- GREEN HARDWOOD, 256-2409. Contact 613-247ers - best price, best $90 a cord, delivquality. All shapes and ered; also, dry hard- HUNTER SAFETY Ca- 1947 for more details. colours. Call 1-866- wood and 8-foot logs nadian Firearms 585-0056. www.the available. 613-257- Course. Courses and NEW BUILDING. 3 bedrooms, 5 applianccoverguy.ca 5095. exams held throughout es, hardwood floors, the year. Free course if central location, gas you organize a group; fireplace, no pets, exams available. Wen- available immediateINDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL SPACE da Cochran, 613-256- ly. $1,250/month plus 2409. utilities. Call 613-3018402. GIBSON PROPERTIES
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3 BEDROOM COUNTRY home, Queensline Road, Chenaux. Nonfurnished, no smoking, no pets. First/last month, credit check and references required. 613432-5943.
2 BEDROOM UPSTAIRS apartment, downtown Arnprior. Washer and dryer in unit, secure building with intercom, parking spot, heat and hydro extra. $750/ month, first and last. 613-302-1669. 3 BEDROOM apartment, Carleton Place. Heat and water included. Suitable for adults only. Quiet, responsible people need to reply. No pets. $980/month. 613-257-3480. BEAUTIFUL, RENOVATED, cosy 1 bedroom at 151 Bridge St. in Carleton Place. $750 all in. Available immediately. Call Joe, 613-223 7454.
APARTMENTS FOR RENT
ASHTON: 3 bedroom apartment, second floor. Private country home. Separate entrance, laundry, parking, storage. Prefer non-smoking, no pets. $990. Plus Internet. Available March 1. 613-8597125, 613-253-4939. Almonte, Cute & Interesting 1 bedroom apartment occupied by my former tenant for 14 years. Fridge, stove, washer and dryer on site, plug-in parking, secure building. Will be freshly painted before occupancy. Available midMarch. Prospective tenants will need impeccable references $555/month plus utilities. 613-2561917 or 613-8806937.
Absolutely Beautiful 1&2 bedroom apartments Secure Adult Building Carleton Place No Smoking No Pets $675 & up Call 613-720-9860 or 613-823-1694 CL21558
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Carleton Place: Available Feb. 1. Clean, bright 2 bedroom bungalow in quiet area. Garden, appliances, heating, garage included. Non-smoking only. $1,000/month. 613257-5410. CARLETON PLACE: LARGE 3 BEDROOM UPPER DUPLEX, 1,650 SQ. FT., GREAT LOCATION. AVAILABLE APRIL 1. $945 PLUS UTILITIES. 363 BRIDGE ST. 613-257-5711.
APARTMENTS FOR RENT
HISTORIC MILL FALL BUILDING, ALMONTE. Gorgeous 1 bedroom apartment with den, first floor with patio, overlooking gazebo and river. New hardwood floors. 1,000 sq. ft. 613-256-9098. ROOM FOR RENT
ROOM TO RENT, MILL STREET, ALMONTE. SHARED KITCHEN, bathroom and living room. $400/month. Call 613-256-8836.
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WORLD-CLASS DRUMMER (of Five Man Electrical Band) is now accepting students. Private lessons, limited enrolment, free consultation. Call Steve, 613831-5029. www.steve hollingworth.ca
LARGE, QUIET 2 bedCOTTAGES room, $830/month FOR RENT plus utilities. Available April 1. Bridge Street, AVAILABLE RENTALS Carleton Place. 613- 125+ privately owned 769-1312. cottages. Personalized CHILD CARE service. Cottages Unlimited Realty Inc, Brokerage. Call today, 613- EXPERIENCED CHILD284-0400. www.cot- CARE provider, 21 years, has full-/part-time tagesunlimited.com spaces. Sarah Street, Carleton Place. Fenced yard, central air, block to St.Mary’s/Caldwell schools. Heather, 613253-1784. VACATION PROPERTIES
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FULL-TIME SEASONAL LANDSCAPE LABOURERS required for upcoming season. Must have transportation to village of Richmond. Please call 613-8384066 or email résumé to: harmonygardens@ sympatico.ca HOMEWORKERS NEEDED!!! Full-/parttime positions available - will train. Online data entry, typing work, e-mail reading, PC/clerical work, homemailers, assembling products. HURRY, SPOTS GO FAST! www.CanadianJobs FromHome.com
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OTTAWA’S largest lawn and property maintenance company pays $120-$360 DAILY for outdoor spring/ summer work. Hiring honest, competitive and energetic individuals to fill our various 2011 positions. Apply online @ www.SpringMasters Jobs.com. PAID IN ADVANCE! Make $1,000 weekly mailing brochures from home. 100% legit! Income is guaranteed! No experience required. Enrol today! www.national-work . com WORK OPPORTUNITIES: Enjoy children? In Florida, New York, California, Boston, all USA. Salary, airfare, medical provided, plus more. Available: Spain, Holland, summer camps. Teaching in Korea - different benefits apply. Interviews in your area. Call 1-902422-1455 or email: scotiap@ns.sym patico.ca.
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Door-to-door delivery once a week. Must have vehicle.
Access Assessment Coordinators (3 Regular, Full-Time Positions of which one is bilingual) The successful applicant will conduct intake and application interviews with individuals who have developmental disabilities and their families, including use of an ‘Application for Developmental Services and Supports’ and ‘Supports Intensity Scale’. These tools are integral components to an individualized service and planning process in which services and supports are personalized based on a consistent approach to evaluate support requirements. Assessment Coordinators will help the individual/ family to identify initial goals, referral needs, and community supports.
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If you are an outgoing, service oriented individual with a professional attitude we welcome you to apply for the following positions for the upcoming golf season: • Cooks, lounge staff, beverage cart servers • Tournament Organizer • Pro shop assistants, driving range/ cart pen maintenance, player’s assistants • Grounds maintenance, day & night watermen – general equipment maintenance would be an asset • Cleaning staff All positions are seasonal, full or part time. Experience is an asset but not essential. Interviews begin the first week in March. Only those being considered for the positions will be contacted. 1717 Bear Hill Rd. Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0 Email: golf@greensmere.com Fax: (613) 839-7773
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The incumbent will have strong interview skills using a person directed approach to facilitation; possess excellent analytical and consultation skills, have exceptional oral and written communication skills and will be computer literate. Under the legislative requirements of the French Language Services Act 1 (one) of the successful applicants must demonstrate exceptional oral and written communication skills in both French and English. The position requires the successful applicant to complete training and obtain provincial certification in the administration of the Application to Developmental Services and Supports and Supports Intensity Scale.
Do you have a flair for writing? Do you have a passion for news and features and capturing the essence of every story? Are you detail-oriented, with superior written and verbal communication skills? Metroland Media is seeking reporter/photographers for occasional freelance assignments in downtown and South Ottawa, Barrhaven, Nepean, Kanata, Stittsville, Kemptville, Perth, Renfrew, Smiths Falls, Carleton Place, Arnprior, West Carleton and surrounding areas.
Use of a reliable vehicle and a valid Ontario Driver’s License are required.
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“WE REMEMBER”
way of 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”.
17th 1973 - Leishman, Borden 2002 - St-Laurent, Madeleine Marie 2004 - Lagroix, Joseph Fredrick Alexander 2007 - Belford, William “Bill” John
21st 1976 - Anderson, Uwieda May 1995 - O’Connell, Helen Mary 2007 - Wood, Margaret
22nd 1993 - Wright, Christobel Nancy 18th 1972 - Struthers, Eliza M. 1982 - Jackson (McKay), Marjorie May 1992 - Proctor, Georgina 2006 - Card, Margareth Joanne Marie
23rd 1987 - MacDonald, Gary Francis 2000 - McGrath, Beverly Joan Arlene (Dolly) 2008 - Amey, Dr. Xavier Gerald
19th 2002 - Flynn, Eugene Patrick 2010 - McInnes, Mary Rose
JOHNSTON, Albert (Ab) (February 16, 2005) For one who’s dearly missed, There’s a face that’s with us ever. A voice we long to hear, A smile we’ll remember forever, Though we try to forget each tear. There is a sad but sweet remembrance, There are memories fond and true, There’s a token of affection, And heartache still for you It isn’t what we write here, Or even what we say, It’s what we feel within our hearts, As we think of you each day. Too much love to ever be forgotten. Loved and missed, Anna and family
C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc.
Almonte, Ontario 613-256-3313
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Heads Up for Healthier Brains
Thank You Hayter The family of the late Ed Hayter wish to express our sincere gratitude for all the flowers, donations and condolences provided following the passing of our Dad. We would like to say a special Thank You to Rev. Carla Van De Len for the beautiful and fitting tribute to our Father’s life. The family especially wish to say a heartfelt Thank You to all the Angels at the Rosamond Wing. Dad was able to enjoy life despite his illness in no small way due to your spirit and compassion. We are very grateful for this.
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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
20th 1971 - White, Agnes B. 1991 - Houston, Peryl May
on December 25, 2010 at Kingston General Hospital.
Celebrate a life just begun!
IN MEMORIAM
van der Putten Agnes (nee Winkelaar)
Passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Agnes will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep. I am in a thousand winds that blow, I am the softly falling snow. I am the gentle showers of rain, I am the fields of ripening grain. I am in the morning hush, I am in the graceful rush Of beautiful birds in circling flight I am the starshine of the night. I am in the flowers that bloom, I am in the quiet room. I am in the birds that sing, I am in each lovely thing. Do not stand at my grave bereft I am not there, I have not left. At her request there will be no visitation or service. In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Cancer Society may be made. Miss you Mom
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ROBERTSON, Marjorie Jean (nee Card)
(Member of R.C.A.F. ) Passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 12, 2011 at Fairview Manor.
Charlotte (nee Evers) of Almonte, age 89 years. Beloved wife of Britt. Sadly missed by her three children Wendy (the late James) Ford, Bob (Gwen MacLean) Leishman, and John (Carol-Ann) Leishman. Proud Nanny of Toby (Pamela) Ford, Jeremy Ford and “G.G.” to Wesley and Spencer. Predeceased by her first husband Borden Leishman, her parents George and Elizabeth Evers, and her siblings Lottie Saunders, Vera Hoffman, Margaret Henery, and Gordon Evers.
Family and Friends may visit C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL INC. 127 Church Street, Almonte, Ontario. (613)256-3313
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David John McGlade
Morris, Jacqueline “Jackie” (nee Couroux)
Hayter, Edward Franklin
Peacefully in hospital, Carleton Place, Ontario on Saturday, February 12, 2011 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Peacefully in hospital at Almonte, Ontario on Monday, February 14, 2011, at the age of 82 years. Cherished wife of Erwin “Tex” Morris for 61 years. Loving mother of David Morris and Louise Miles (Davit). Proud grandmother of Brittney Perkins (David) and Sean Miles; greatgrandmother of Cassidy Perkins. Predeceased by her parents J. L. Couroux and his wife Gracia David and her son-in-law Brent Miles.
Peacefully at the Rosamond Wing of the Almonte General Hospital, on Thursday February 10, 2011, in his 73rd year. Beloved husband for over 50 years of the late Cathy. Loved father of Albert (Brenda), Christine (Glen), Barry (Tracy) and Bruce (Tammy). Devoted and adored grandfather to Jeff. Predeceased by his mother Marie. Dad will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
The Funeral
Friends called at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Thursday from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. thence to St. Mary’s Church, 28 Hawthorne Street, Carleton Place for funeral service at 1 p.m. Spring interment United Cemeteries.
The family received friends at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Ave., Carleton Place, on Sunday February 13, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. until the funeral service in the chapel at 2:00 p.m. Cremation to followed. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Predeceased by his parents John Eugene and Delia McGlade (nee Derouin). Beloved husband of Dianne McGlade (nee Clark). Father of John McGlade (Lanna), Jill McGlade (deceased), Shawn Diotte (Lynda) and Timothy Diotte (Susan). Brother to Yvonne Kehoe (late Bill), Barbara Carr (late Robert), Norma Hendrick (Daly), Cathy Moran (John) and Diane Law (Alan-deceased). Proud Gumpa to Ellie, Kallagher, Bella and Jillian. Special thanks to Dr. Marion and all the wonderful nurses who provided care to David during his time at the Carleton Place Hospital.
The Funeral
Friends called at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place on Wednesday from 11 a.m. until funeral service in the chapel at 3 p.m. In memoriam donations to the Cancer Society or the Carleton Place Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. www.barkerfh.com
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Peacefully at Carleton Place Manor, on Friday February 4th, 2011 in her 91st year.
(Died February 12, 2011)
(Died February 14, 2011)
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for visiting on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Memorial Service in the Chapel on Wednesday at 11 am, Rev. Jeff de Jonge officiating. For those who may want to make a donation in memory of Charlotte, please consider the Almonte General Hospital Fairview Manor Foundation or a charity of your choice.
McGlade
Edward “Ed” Franklin Hayter
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Marjorie was born in Melville, Saskatchewan, the youngest of five children, of Harry and Katharine Card. Marjorie was a proud alumnus of the University of Saskatchewan where she excelled academically and played women’s hockey. Marjorie came East where she worked at Wheeler’s, a Toronto public relations firm. After marriage, Marjorie spent most of her career as a secondary school teacher, but took time to write fiction and work as a free-lance writer for the Globe and Mail. Later, she established, edited and published Discovery Magazine for Seniors. She had an intense enjoyment for literature, theatre and lively discussion. Loving mother to John (Emily) , Katharine (David) and Bob (Sheila). Grandmother to Daniel (Mary), Benjamin (Heather) Rachel (Matthew) , Simon (Krista), Sean (Madison) Gavin , Jennifer, and Patrick Great - grandmother “GG” to Emma, Noah, Ryan, Sam, Grayden and Jenna. A special thank-you to the administration and staff of Carleton Place Manor for their sensitivity and support, as well as the palliative care nurses from St. Elizabeth Health Care and the personal support staff from Bayshore Home Health. The Champlain Community Care Access Centre carefully organized this team approach that resulted in Marjorie receiving quality care. At Marjorie’s request, there will be no funeral service. A celebration of her life will be held at the Old Town Hall, 821 March Road, Kanata on Saturday, February 19 from 2:00 to 4:00pm.
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CANS, COINS EQUALS ARKLAN CARES Grade 6 students at Arklan Community Public School have been busy collecting Pennies for Peace, as part of an international program aimed at spreading education and literacy in impoverished areas like Afghanistan and Pakistan, collecting $535. A recent food bank drive also collected a record 2,076 items.
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YOUR GUIDE TO LOCAL HOUSES OF WORSHIP
Almonte United Church 106 Elgin Street, Almonte Tel: 256-1355 Rev. Jeff de Jonge Organist & Music Director: Neil Milnes 10:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship & Sunday School • Child Care Available Website: www.almonteunited.com Email: offi ce@almonteunited.com Offi ce Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Mon-Fri. For Transportation call the office. All Welcome!
St. Paul’s Anglican Church 62 Clyde St., Almonte Parish Office 613 256-1771 www.stpaulsalmonte.ca office@stpaulalmonte Incumbent Rev. Pat Martin SUNDAY WORSHIP 8am- Quiet Traditional 9:15am - Choir and Organ 11am - Contemporary praise We share a coffee hour between the services at about 10:30am Children Programs at 11am Come and be welcome!
Cornerstone Community Church A Free Methodist Congregation (Just east of Tim Horton’s) Lead Pastor: Rev. Glen Snider Youth Pastor: Andrew Klinger 613.256.4995 www.cornerstone.almonte.ca SUNDAY 10:00 a.m. Worship Service & Sunday School FRIDAY 7:00 p.m. Youth Group
Almonte Presbyterian Church 111 Church St. 613.256.2184 apc@tryel.com Rev. Alison & Rev. Brian Sharpe Mr. George Stewart Organist and Choir Director Sunday 10:30am Worship Service & Sunday School Nursery care Available ALL WELCOME! Transportation is available by calling Elford Giles 613.256.2460
Almonte Baptist Church 207 Reserve St. 613.256.5655 Pastor: Paul Benson www.almonte.baptistchurch.com 11:00 a.m. - Sunday Morning Worship Nursery Care and Junior Church Available
Holy Name of Mary St. Mary’s Parish Almonte 613.256.1034 Father Lindsay Harrison SATURDAY MASS 4:30 p.m. SUNDAY MASS 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Reformed Presbyterian Church 273 Almonte St., Almonte Services: 10 am. each Sunday 11:30 am. Sabbath School Classes Second services at: 2:00 pm. 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays. 6:00 pm. 2nd & 4th Sundays Weekly Bible Studies For Information613-256-2816 – mhdyck@rogers.com Pastor Matt Dyck
Grace Anglican Church An Anglican Network in Canada Church You are invited to worship with us Sunday Morning @ 9:30am Clayton Community Hall Clayton Lay Pastor: Trudy Hardy 613-256-2644 www.graceanglicanchurch.ca
Ottawa Valley Vineyard Church Loving God, Loving People, Having Fun When: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Where: Carleton Place High School 613-257-6045 www.ottawavalleyvineyard.ca
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St. James Anglican Church 225 Edmund Street, Carleton Place, Ontario • 613.257.3178 Web site: stjamescarletonplace.org Sunday February 20th, 2011 6th Sunday after Epiphany 8am Holy Eucharist 10am Holy Eucharist Church School Youth Group meets after the service Thursday February 24th, 2011 10am Holy Eucharist Rector The Rev. David Andrew Organist Mr. Ralph Langtry Choir Director Pat Grainger St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 39 Bridge St. • Tel. 613-257-3133 Minister Rev. Tony Boonstra B.ED, B.TH., M.DIV. Organist and Choir Director Susan Harron Sunday Service at 10:30 a.m. The porch lamp is lit. Nursery Available Every Sunday Handicap Access The Bridge @ Kanata (The Wesleyan Church) 285 Didsbury Rd., Kanata (Behind Canadian Tire) 613-592-7635 www.bridgechurches.ca Sunday Worship Services: 9 am & 11 am Kidz Zone (ages 3- Grade 5) during both services Nursery Care available in both services Sr. Pastor: Rev. S. Allan Summers Pastor of Student Ministries: Ben Margeson Director of Children’s Ministries: Lisa Summers
Zion-Memorial United Church 37 Franklin Street • 613-257-2133 10:30 a.m. - Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. - Sunday School Nursery FULLY ACCESSIBLE Minister: Rev. Peter W. Dahlin, B.A., M.Div. Organist: Mr. Tony Stuart WARM WELCOME TO ALL!
Parish of Franktown & Innisville Anglican Churches Sunday Services: Rev. Robyn Cuming 613-257-1340 St. James, Franktown 8:30 a.m. St. John’s, Innisville 10:30 a.m. All are welcome!
The United Church of Canada Ashton-Munster Pastoral Charge Ashton, Munster & Prospect 613-693-1849 Sunday February 20th, 2011 Ashton 9:30am Munster 11:00am Rev. Matt Gallinger Everyone Welcome
Carleton Place Baptist Church 299 Bridge St. Carleton Place 613-257-1889 Pastor: Brian Affleck Sunday School 10:00 am Worship 11:00 am Children’s Church provided Wednesday 7:00 pm Prayer & Bible Study Thursday 10:00 am Coffee and Conversation All welcome! Handicap access
The Lighthouse 355 Moffatt St. 613-257-4255 Pastor: Doug Anderson W-mail: info@cplighthouse.org Web: www.cplighthouse.org Sunday Services 10am Celebration Service & Children’s Church Contact us for more information. Seventh Day Adventist Church 117 Victoria St. 613-257-5109 www.carletonplaceadventists.org Pastor: Adriaan van der Lingen 613-979-1161 SATURDAY SERVICES Sabbath School - 9:30 a.m. Divine Service - 11:00 a.m. EVERYONE WELCOME Calvary Pentecostal Church Phone: 613 257 3484 Email: calvarychurch@sympatico.ca www.calvarycp.ca
St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church 28 Hawthorne Ave., CP Fr. Augustine Mendonça, 613-257-1284, 613-257-1630 Mass Schedule Saturday, 5 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. HANDICAP ACCESS Eternal Hope Anglican Church Affiliated with the Anglican Network in Canada Come, worship with us! FEBRUARY Services and Sunday School at 10am 6th, 13th, 27th - Morning Prayer 20th Holy Communion Rev. Archie Hunter Worshipping at 117 Victoria St. Carleton Place Info: Dave Kemp, Lay Pastor 613-257-5490 www.eternalhopechurch.ca Destiny Church Speaking to your potential your past does not determine your future Meeting at 17A Albert St., Carleton Place Sundays 10 a.m. Pastor Jamie Robertson 613-978-5723
Community
The late Duke of Richmond returns for one-night only performance DESMOND DEVOY
desmond.devoy@metroland.com
MISSISSIPPI MILLS – This is one chair that really rocks. The Duke of Richmond’s chair is so cool, it even has the ability to bring its owner, who died back in 1819, back to life – for one evening’s performance, anyway. The North Lanark Historical Society will hold its annual Dinner Dance in the upstairs lounge of the Royal Canadian Legion branch, 100 Bridge St., in Almonte this Friday, Feb. 18. There will be a social hour at 6 p.m., followed by a dinner and program starting at
used a chair during his visit to the Richmond Arms Inn, on Aug. 26, 1819, two days prior to his death from rabies. The duke was on hand for a dinner in his honour. Visitors to the Mississippi Mills municipal offices on Old Perth Road will have seen the very same chair on their way into the council chambers. The chair is owned by former Mississippi Mills town councillor Jim Lowry. “It was just sitting there (at home) and I thought it would do more good in the lobby,” explained Lowry. “When the Duke was going to speak, (at the upcoming dinner) I thought the chair
7 p.m. The guest speaker for the evening will be the Duke of Richmond, portrayed by actor Robin Derrick. HISTORY The real duke, Charles Lennox, was the fourth Duke of Richmond, and served as the governor general of Canada from 1818 until his death at the Chapman home on what is now Richmond Road in 1819. The duke travelled extensively throughout what was then Upper Canada in 1819 and several areas, including the town of Richmond, are named in his honour. Legend has it that the duke
should be there.” Lowry acquired the chair upon the death of one of his relatives, Betty Gordon, and it is believed that duke did in fact rest his britches in it. The evening will also feature a silent auction in support of the North Lanark Regional Museum in Appleton. Tickets for the dinner are available from any member of the society’s executive committee, or at Baker Bob’s in Almonte. For more information, please call Doreen Wilson at 613-256-2866 or Brian Tackaberry at 613-2564221 or email appletonmuseum@hotmail.com. With files from Nevil Hunt
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Tree prepares to ring in a century NEIL CARLETON Shady Characters
When I’m hiking about the countryside, I often wonder how old a particular tree might be that catches my attention. Growing conditions are influenced by a variety of factors, including the depth of soil, drainage, and competition from other trees for sunlight, to name a few. Unless you know the date it was planted, you’d need to take a core sample to figure out a living tree’s age. The heritage tree this month is unique because the day it was planted is known. In 2014 it will be 100 years old, but you probably wouldn’t think of it as a century tree if you walked or drove by. This month I’d like to introduce you to the white spruce growing in front of the old S.S. No.9 Ramsay Public School on the 8th Concession. It’s just down the road from the Auld Kirk Church, west of Almonte. This school by the Tannery, also known as Hillcrest Public School, was built in 1856 of local stone. It served the residents of Leckie’s Corners as a school and meeting hall for 114 years. Michael and Jean Macpherson converted the building to a home in 1972. Logan More, who was raised on
his family’s farm a short distance farther along the 8th Line, recalls his father telling him about the day the spruce was planted. Milton, then 12, and his 10 year old brother, Andy, dug up the tree on the farm, carried it to school, and planted it out front on Arbour Day 1914. Arbour Day was founded by J. Sterling Morton in the United States as a day to plant and care for trees. It originated in Nebraska City, Nebraska, and was first held on April 10, 1872. Many countries now observe it, usually in the spring. Due to the climatic and geographic diversity of Ontario, Arbour Day has been stretched into Arbour Week, starting on the last Friday of April and running until Mother’s Day. Arbour Day 2011, the first day of Arbour Week, falls on Friday, April 29 in Ontario. Logan attended the same school as his father, and remembers that the prickly spruce out front wasn’t a good climbing tree like the maples in the yard. Looking back this winter, he’s also observed that this spruce didn’t seem to grow much in its first 97 years. Tough growing conditions would account for a slower growth rate of this survivor. The tree has shallow roots on hard bedrock where the feet of many students over the years would have compacted the thin soil.
The largest white spruce on the honour roll of Ontario trees was found at Garden Lake, east of Sault Ste. Marie, with a diameter of 69 centimetres and height of 34.4 metres. Although it’s not a tree of record size, with only a diameter of 53 cm and a circumference of 170 cm at chest height, the Tannery white spruce in front of S.S. No.9 Ramsay stands tall in the history of our community. Thank you to Michael and Jean Macpherson for nominating this tree of renown. It’s great to hear from Canadian Gazette readers. Thank you for your comments and encouragement. Do you have a favourite tree? Readers are invited to submit their nominations for an honour roll of trees in our area that could be featured in future articles. You can contact me at 613-256-2018, email carle@magma. ca , or send mail to Neil Carleton, P.O. Box 1644, Almonte ON, K0A 1A0. I look forward to hearing from you. These articles are a volunteer project to support the tree planting and tree awareness initiatives of the Mississippi Mills beautification committee. Fern Martin 613-624-5104 is the committee contact. Watch for event details in the Canadian Gazette. This white spruce, growing in front of the old S.S. No. 9 Until the next column, you’ll find Ramsay Public School on the 8th Concession, just west of me looking for and hanging out with Almonte, is close to celebrating its 100th birthday. local shady characters.
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Municipal Matters • Thurs, Feb, 17th 2011 Community Information brought to you by the Town of Carleton Place
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 22ND 7:00pm Council Followed by Policy Review Committee Major Topics: Procedural Bylaw Hospital Board of Trustees Meeting: February 23, 2011, 6:30pm Hospital Board Room To ensure space is available, individuals wishing to attend Hospital Board meetings must give at least 24 hours notice to the Board Secretary. The Board may limit the number of attendees if space is insufficient. Please send an email to info@ carletonplacehosp.com
NOTICE REGARDING WASTE COLLECTION FAMILY DAY Residents with regular Monday garbage/recycling collection – please note there will be no collections on February 21st (Family Day). Garbage collection only will be Tuesday February 22nd – recycling will be collected on Monday February 28th.
ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES Effective February 1, 2011, animal control services for the Town of Carleton Place will be provided by Municipal Law Enforcement Services (MLES). MLES is owned and operated by Jim and Darla McBain and has extensive experience in providing this type of bylaw enforcement service to area municipalities. The number for residents to reach the Animal Control Officer is 613-809-7048. Hours of operation for animal control remain 10:00a.m to 6:00p.m, Monday to Friday. Response outside these hours will be for emergency calls only. On a related subject, animal pound services for Carleton Place are now being provided by the Lanark Animal Welfare Society (LAWS) at their facility located at 253 Glenview Rd., R.R. 3, Smiths Falls. Their hours of operations are 11:00a.m to 4:00p.m, 7 days a week and they can be reached by phone at 613-283.9308
2011 INTERIM TAX BILL
PROPERTY FOR SALE The following property has been declared surplus and is offered for sale by the Town. 19 Lake Avenue East and 12 Beckwith Street less property required for road widening. For further information please contact Paul Knowles, Chief Administrative Officer pknowles@carletonplace.ca
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Due February 24th, 2011 Payment by Mail – Remove the stub from your tax billing, attach it to your cheque and mail it to the Town of Carleton Place, 175 Bridge Street, Carleton Place, Ontario, K2C2V7 In Person – The tax office in the Town Hall is open for collection of taxes from Monday to Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Payment after hours may be deposited in the payment box in the foyer at the police station. If payment is made by mail or after the office hours, and you require a receipt, please include the complete bill with your cheque. The bill will be receipted and returned to you by mail. Payments accepted at most financial institutions. For more information or questions, call C. Manzon, 257-6218.
COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE VOLUNTEERS - WE NEED YOU! If you have a desire to help others in your community, have time available and can offer your expertise, we want and need you! The Town of Mississippi Mills and the Town of Carleton Place are looking for volunteers who wish to participate in the Community Emergency Response Volunteer Program (CERV) and help their community. CERV is a program that promotes emergency preparedness and response as well as training of volunteers in order to enable them to respond quickly, safely and effectively when a local emergency occurs. Volunteers will be trained in first aid, fire safety, search and rescue and emergency preparedness. Training will take place in one night a week for 6 weeks for 2-3 hours each and will include two-day first aid course on the weekend. Training will be scheduled for mid-April to mid-May. Please contact the undersigned to obtain further information or to apply. Interested individuals are asked to submit a resume, outlining their education, skills and experience no later than 4:00 p.m. on February 28, 2011. Town of Mississippi Mills Cindy Halcrow, Town Clerk (w) 613-256-2064 ext. 226 (f ) 613-256-4887 Email: chalcrow@mississippimills.ca
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