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New guns for cenotaph arrive this summer CP council gives approval to fly red ensign DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@metroland.com
NEVER RETIRED An NHL alumni team takes on local police in a fundraiser in support of a Special Olympics program. 27
REBUILDING The Almonte Legion will host a benefit on April 16 for a couple who lost their trailer and contents in a fire. 46
CARLETON PLACE – Heavy artillery will be rolling in to Carleton Place at the end of June when two C1 Howitzer guns will be take up residence beside the cenotaph in Memorial Park. “I received word last week that we will definitely be getting them,” said Ron Goebel, chair of the Carleton Place Royal Canadian Legion’s cenotaph restoration committee. “We won’t have to worry about delivery,” he said, because the guns will be dropped off en route as part of a regular army convoy between Montreal and CFB Petawawa. Goebel and other members of his committee were on hand to thank council for their support of allowing Canada’s former flag, the red ensign, to fly beside the cenotaph alongside the maple leaf, for Vimy Ridge Day on Saturday, April 12. “We recognize not only Vimy Ridge Day, but the importance of the red ensign as well,” said Goebel. “It is a very important day. It is a very important ceremony.” The version of the red ensign that will fly high above Memorial Park will be the version that flew between 1957 and 1965, before the now-familiar maple leaf became our national symbol on Feb. 15. The ensign was the flag that accompanied Canada’s soldiers into battle in both world wars and the Korean War. See VIMY, page 3
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GLOBETROTTER SPINS THROUGH ALMONTE Naismith Memorial Public School Grade 1 student Teigan O’Toole gets some help from Harlem Globetrotter Blenda Rodriguez during a school visit on Tuesday, March 29. Rodriguez visited the school to get students excited for this year’s celebrations of the 150th anniversary of Dr. James Naismith’s birth. See page 20 for more coverage.
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Mount up Before closing for the Season, Mount Pakenham Ski Resort hosted the Sweet Air competition during the annual Snowfest on Sunday, March 15. Competitors in the local area took flight to see who could perform the best tricks while airborn. The hills also hosted more casual skiers and snowboarders out to have some late-season fun.
At left, skiers and snowboarders alike were eager to get up the hill. Photos by Sam Cooley
A skier gets some air off a big jump during the Sweet Air competition.
A regular at Mt. Pakenham, Jesse Meehan skillfully clears a jump as he leaves a trail on the upper portion of the hill.
Mississippi Mills resident Liam Rowe hits the hill for the first time on skis this year, returning after a six-month exchange program to Spain.
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Continued from front “We’ll have two very important flags at our cenotaph,” said Goebel. “Our red ensign will honour our former veterans, while our current flag honours those who currently serve.” Coun. Doug Black commended the work done by Goebel and his team, and recounted that reminding Canadians of the sacrifice that our soldiers made on April 9, 1917 required constant vigilance. Black recounted how he had met a British historian while on vacation on the French island of Corsica in the Mediterranean Sea. The historian began talking about Vimy Ridge and Canada’s contribution to the war effort. “I was somewhat embarrassed to say that I was over 50 years of age before I knew of Vimy Ridge,” said Black. “It’s the battle that made Canada, basically,” said Goebel, who added that this year is being celebrated as Vimy Ridge Year by Canada’s military cadets. The Legion is working with town staff to close off traffic on Veterans Way, the portion of
“We’ll have two very important flags at our cenotaph. Our red ensign will honour our former veterans.” Ron Goebel Franklin Street between Beckwith and Judson, running between Memorial Park and ZionMemorial United Church. Guns from CFB Petawawa will likely be fired during the ceremony on April 12. Carleton Place had 289 citizens serve in the First World War, 47 of whom were killed. These 47 names appear on the cenotaph. The Vimy Ridge Day ceremony will take place at 1 p.m. at the cenotaph in Memorial Park. Participant are also welcome to attend a social gathering at the Legion at 177 George St. following the event. With files from Brier Dodge
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Above, members of the Carleton Place Royal Canadian Legion colour party at the rededication of the cenotaph in Memorial Park this past October.
At right, the Carleton Place Legion’s cenotaph restoration committee is all smiles after their presentation to the Carleton Place town council on March 22. From left, Garry Pond, Iain Davidson, George Wood and Ron Goebel.
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PUBLIC OPEN HOUSES WARD BOUNDARY REALIGNMENT Date: Time: Location:
Monday, April 4th, 2011 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Middleville Community Centre 4203 Wolf Grove Road
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Tuesday, April 12th, 2011 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. S. Lavant Community Centre 4101 South Lavant Road
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Monday, April 11th, 2011 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Watson’s Corners Community Centre 1132 3rd Con Dalhousie
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Saturday, April 16th, 2011 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Municipal Office 75 George Street, Lanark
NOTICE OF FIRE BAN EFFECTIVE APRIL 1ST - MAY 15TH For all up to date fire ban information in the Township of Lanark Highlands, please call the Township office at 613-259-2398 ext. 500. Or visit our website at www.lanarkhighlands.ca
Come see which Ward you may be in!! As a result of the vote for the Deputy Mayor question on the ballot at the October 25th, 2010 Municipal Election, both the Mayor and Deputy Mayor will be elected by general vote at the next Municipal Election. Council is considering reducing the number of wards by one, from six to five wards, as the Deputy Mayor will no longer be a Ward Councillor. A Ward adjustment plan has been developed and will be available for review and comment at the open houses. You will also have the opportunity to speak with Municipal Staff and those Members of Council present. The Ward adjustment plan will also be displayed at the Municipal Office. Comment sheets will be available at the Open Houses, at the Municipal Office and on the Township Website. We ask that you return them to the Municipal Office by no later than Monday, April 18th at 9:00 a.m. Your participation and input is requested to assist Council with making a final decision. Dated at the Township of Lanark Highlands this 25th day of March, 2011. For further information contact: Township of Lanark Highlands, Amanda Mabo, Clerk/Deputy CAO 75 George Street, Lanark, ON K0G 1K0 T: 613-259-2398 ext. 231 • F: 613-259-2291 • E: clerk@lanarkhighlands.ca • www.lanarkhighlands.ca
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ACTIVATION OF REDUCED LOAD PERIOD ON ALL TOWNSHIP ROADS Take notice that reduced load restrictions (five (5) tonnes per axle) will be in force on all Township Roads effective Monday, March 7th, 2011. The reduced load period is necessary for the protection of all Township Roads which are sus-ceptible to damage during the spring thaw. The restriction will be removed when the likelihood of road damage has diminished. For enquiries about reduced loads please con-tact: The Township of Lanark Highlands Public Works Department at 613-259-2398
Tuesday, April 5 at 2:30 p.m. – Committee of the Whole Tuesday April 19th at 2:30 p.m. – Committee of the Whole Thursday, April 21 at 7:00 p.m. – Council
DID YOU KNOW? Landfill space is valuable. Every time you recycle, you help the Township raise money to pay for recycling services. Diverting waste from our landfills makes ‘good cents.’ KEEP IT GREEN – RECYCLING WORKS!
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Learn something new – read! New titles at the Pakenham library PAKENHAM LIBRARY • Play Better Hockey: 50 Essential Skills for Player Development by Ron Davidson – non-fiction – “Davidson’s progressive-learning approach teaches beginners the proper techniques, hones the skills of intermediate-level players and challenges elite players with the additional skills they need.” • Gold Diggers: Striking It Rich in the Klondike by Charlotte Gray Photo by Brier Dodge – non-fiction – A fascinating, rich Commuters who take the Galland bus home to and from Ottawa will have one less trip to choose account of the Yukon Gold Rush of from on Monday. The company says the reduction to two return trips will save money.
One bus trip cut between Carleton Place, Ottawa
1896. • Ace Your Health: 52 Ways to Stack Your Deck by Theresa Albert – non-fiction – Improve your health with these “simple, small shifts that you can easily integrate into your daily routine.” • Bird Cloud by Annie Proulx – biography – A masterful memoir from the Pulitzer Prize winner combining the construction of her home, the natural history of the area and her own personal journey. Search our catalogues at www. searchmmpl.ca. See our website at www.mississippimills.ca/library
4th Annual Get Active! Community Fitness Challenge In support of the CPDMH Foundation
Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Hosted by
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Event Details … ∗ Submit a team consisting of 5 people to the CPDMH Foundation (see below for contact information) ∗ Each team member spends 10 minutes on either a treadmill, elliptical trainer, or stationary bike ∗ Participants are required to collect pledges totaling $250 per team or $50 per person. ∗ Prizes will awarded to for the most funds raised, furthest distance, most spirited team, etc. as well as other random prize draws throughout the day ∗ Registration and pledge forms are available at http://www.carletonplacehospital.ca/hospital_events.aro For more information please contact the CPDMH Foundation Office Phone: 613-257-2200 ext 856 E-mail:ctroy@carletonplacehosp.com or visit www.carletonplacehospital.ca
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CARLETON PLACE – The Carleton Place commuter service, run by Galland Buses, will reduce services as of April 4. The current routes leave at approximately 6 a.m., 7 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. each morning and returning routes arrive in Carleton Place at approximately 4 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. The route that leaves at 7 a.m. and returns at 5 p.m. will have the last go round on April 1, according to the updated schedule posted online by Galland. The commuter service was originally part of Lanark Community Transit (LCT), which ceased operations in December. The Town of Carleton Place has worked with Galland to continue the commuter services despite LCT dissolving. Numbers were too low to continue to run three buses, so the company made the decision that in order to maintain current pricing, one line would be cut, said Steve Cornish, general manager for Galland in Carleton Place. “I know the owner of the company went on board the buses a short time ago and did a (ridership) survey,” Cornish said. Michel Galland, president of Galland, said currently one bus does the first route, and returns for the third route, while a second bus completes the second route. Eliminating the second route takes away the need for a second bus. “Since we’ve been on our own operating the service, we haven’t been able to make money,” said Michel Galland. “We lost money every day, every month, so we were obligated to make a solution to be more efficient.” He said that monthly passes would remain the same price for now as they test out the new schedule. “We don’t want to make the customers more against us than they are now because we’re cutting a trip,” he said. The two routes running will continue to leave and return at the same times and locations.
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Farmer’s Market puts down roots at Wool Growers property 2011 season opens May 14 The Carleton Place Farmers’ Market will provide the community with fresh, locally-grown food, and a variety of handmade items from the grassy lawns of the Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers during the 2011 season. Thanks to the generosity of Eric Bjergso, general manager of the Wool Growers, the farmers market will have a home while the town completes construction on and around the old Canadian Tire site. The location is easy to find on Franktown Road between the rail lines and Coleman Avenue and hosts lots of parking for shoppers. The green grass and trees make this location an ideal place to spend some time every Saturday morning. The Carleton Place Farmers’ Market offers a large selection of local food including meat, produce, honey, maple syrup, baking, cheese and fabulous
crafts. With all the space available our 2011 temporary location we are also looking for new vendors to join us this season; if there is something you make, bake or grow that you would like to share with the community please contact us. This site reconnects our agricultural heritage with today’s farmers and producers. The cooperative has been part of the Canadian wool industry since 1918 and markets more than 1.3 million kilogramsof Canadian wool anually. Beyond their wool operations, the wool growers have two excellent shops on site providing wool apparel, wool crafting supplies, Wrangler clothing, equestrian tack, livestock supplies, feed and pet food. They also host a hidden gem of Carleton Place: the Railway Display. While visiting the market you can head inside the buildings to see this unique collection of historical railway artefacts from the area. The buildings that houses the co-operative were
originally a roundhouse and machine shops owned by the Canadian Pacific Railway. You can learn more about Canadian Cooperative Wool Growers Limited by visiting the company website at www.wool.ca Submitted photo
MAY TO OCTOBER The market opens for the summer season on May 14 and continues into October. Regular hours on Saturday mornings are 8 a.m. to noon. You can still enjoy products from some of our vendors through the early spring at the indoor market held every second Saturday at Temptations at 117 Bridge St. More information is available about our hours, location, special events and how to become a vendor on our website www. cpfm.ca; you can also find us on Facebook. For more information please contact Scott Dunlop, president of the Carleton Place Farmers’ Market at cp_farmers_market@ yahoo.ca or 613-253-3561.
Red Hat members receive a warm welcome from the Sunset Club for a luncheon on March 16.
Sunset Club welcomes Red Hats The Valley Vixens Red Hat Ladies headed to the Royal Canadian Legion in Carleton Place on March 16 with a mission in mind. They had been graciously invited to attend the Sunset Club luncheon by one of the members and were warmly welcomed by club president Doug Smith. Their mission was to inform the members on the importance of the Red Hat Society, what it stands for and what is to be gained by being a member. The Red Hat Society is now worldwide and made up of women aged 50 and over. It is
a sisterhood of fun, laughter, friendship and social outings. As a Red Hat Member you will never feel alone. There is always somebody there to listen and care. It was a delightful day at the Sunset Club and we were so proud to have been considered for their very special luncheon. The Valley Vixens chapter of Carleton Place is always open to having new members join them on this great journey of sisterhood and friendship. Anyone interested in becoming a member pelase contact Eileen Casselman at 613-253-2167.
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Detours, delays as Highway 7 construction resumes NEVIL HUNT nevil.hunt@metroland.com
Before Highway 7 gets faster, it will get slower. As the 2011 construction season begins, motorists using Highway 7 to travel between Carleton Place and Perth will face delays. The railway bridge just west of Highway 15 faces months of repairs, and traffic will be reduced to a single lane with alternating flow controlled by traffic lights. That work is expected to begin in May and continue until July 1. The Highway 7 widening project east of Carleton Place will also cause headaches for drivers heading north or south across the highway. APPLETON The future highway onand off-ramps at Appleton and Cemetery side roads will be built this year, and that will cause a major detour for north-south drivers who simply want to
cross Highway 7. Appleton Side Road and Cemetery Side Road sit opposite each other, with Highway 7 as the dividing line. Currently there is a traffic light that allows drivers to cross the highway on a green light. As early as this week, construction crews were expected to close a portion of Appleton Side Road, just north of the highway. That closure will force drivers to take a seven-kilometre detour. Instead of driving straight across Highway 7, drivers will have to travel three sides of a rectangle: using Cavanagh Road (also known as the North Service Road), McNeely Avenue, and Highway 7. After that seven-kilometre drive, motorists will find themselves about 200 metres from where they started. The detour is expected to be in place until the fall. One driver who won’t enjoy the changes is Gordon Franks. The Beckwith Township resident said
contacted the Canadian Gazette to complain about Cavanagh Road. CAVANAGH SPEED LIMIT
Until fall, drivers who want to simply cross Highway 7 at Appleton and Cemetery side roads will have to follow a seven-kilometre bypass via McNeely Avenue. he likes the new, wider highway between Carleton Place and Ottawa, but added the coming con-
struction season will be difficult. “We’ll have to go the back way, through Ash-
ton,” Franks said of upcoming trips that cross Highway 7. One driver has already
The driver, who asked to remain anonymous, said the speed limit on Cavanagh has been set too low – 60 kilometres per hour – and that the speed limit signs are few and far between. A check of the signs showed that a car turning from Appleton Side Road onto Cavanagh has to travel 400 metres before reaching the first speed limit sign, which informs drivers that they have already been travelling in a 60 km/h zone. The driver said they were recently ticketed for speeding when they assumed the rural stretch of road was an 80 km/h zone. They also pointed out that Cavanagh will soon carry much more traffic because it’s part of the construction detour, and that police could have a field day ticketing unwary speeders.
Celebrate food…from field to table March is Nutrition Month, a national promotion coordinated by the Dietitians of Canada and sponsored by the Dairy Farmers of Canada.
saturated fat, trans fat and simple sugars,” says Janet. “These things are associated with increased risk for obesity, heart disease, hypertension and diabetes.”
This year’s slogan is “Celebrate food…from field to table” and the theme is “Cooking together is the recipe for fun.”
Take control – “At home, you can limit the amount of salt you add to your meals and can choose healthy fats, such as canola and olive oil,” explains Janet. “You can choose lean cuts of meat and poultry, eat more whole grains and choose fresh or frozen Canadian ingredients that have had minimal processing.”
While Nutrition Month is almost over, eating local foods in season and cooking together as a family are great habits to practise all year long. Here are some tips from Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor Dietitian Janet Hogan. Cook and eat together – “Cooking together and eating more meals at home strengthen family ties and traditions,” says Janet. “Overall diets also improve.” Involve the children – “Including children in the preparation of family meals can help pique their inter-
est in a variety of healthy foods and in their own diets, which may carry forward into adulthood,” explains Janet. “It’s all about having fun while planning and cooking meals with foods grown and produced in Canada.” Homemade meals are healthy – “Homemade meals are usually a better option than restaurant meals or fast food, which tend to be higher in fat, calories, sodium,
Balance portions and add colour – “Ideally, your meal should be half vegetables, one-quarter starch and one-quarter meat,” Janet says. “Serving colourful fruit and vegetables will enrich your diet with more vitamins, minerals and other cancer- and heart-disease-fighting ingredients.” For more information, visit www.dietitians.ca or www. eatrightontario.ca.
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PAKENHAM HOME SHOW APRIL 1-3, 2011
The Town and the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) are conducting a door-to-door campaign to obtain water samples throughout the Almonte Ward for lead testing in the drinking water system. The lead sampling program is mandated to all water systems within the province under Ontario Regulation 170/03. OCWA and Town personnel will be canvassing select neighborhoods to obtain the pre-requisite number of random samples during March and early April 2011. Please note that all sampling personnel from the Town and the Ontario Clean Water Agency will be clearly identified with photo identification. This program is completed at no cost to the homeowner and the results will be shared with all participants.
Tuesdays & Thursdays April 26 to May 26 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Almonte District High School Class Room: 123 Cost: $50.00 (must be 12 years of age or older) Please call 613.256.1077 to register
Friday 6-9 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Pakenham Home Show at the Stewart Community Centre and Pakenham Public School (Sat/Sun only). More than 60 exhibits, musical entertainment, door prizes. Admission $3 each day; children under 12 free if with an adult.
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For information, contact 613-256-1077 or visit www.mississippimills.ca.
If you should have any questions concerning the program, please contact W. Troy Dunlop, Director of Roads and Public Works at 613-256-2064 Ext. 233.
2011 Water & Sewer Rates at 7:00 p.m. 2011 Budget at 7:30 p.m.
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Meeting Date: Tuesday, April 5, 2011 Location: Council Chambers, 3131 Old Perth Road, RR 2 Almonte
Starting in 2011 landfill passes will expire and the expiry date will be on the top of the form. All dump passes from 2010 and earlier are still valid UNTIL September 1, 2011. No old dump pass will be accepted after September 1, 2011.
HOWIE ROAD LANDFILL HOURS WEDNESDAYS & SATURDAYS 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Howie Road landfill site will be re-opening on Wednesdays starting April 13, 2011. The landfill site is also still open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Please contact Rhonda Whitmarsh, Treasurer at 613-256-2064 ext 262 for more information.
2010 ANNUAL WATER TREATMENT FACILITY REPORT Residents are advised that the 2010 Annual report for the Almonte Water Treatment Facility is now available for public viewing. The document can be downloaded from the Town website or viewed at the public libraries. Please go to www.mississippimills.ca for full details.
FIRE BAN IN EFFECT There is a fire ban in effect from April 1 to May 15, 2011.
Ages 11-15 April 26 to June 30 Almonte Community Centre The program will run two days a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. Each session will start with a short warm- up consisting of a variety of short hockey drills and the remaining time will be spent on a game for all the players to enjoy. The cost of this 10 week recreation program is $80.00/person which should be paid at the time of at registration. The maximum number of participants will be 14 to ensure a fun and safe environment for all of those involved with the program. Registration is on April 12, 2011 from 7:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m in the Lobby at the Almonte Community Centre. For more information please contact the Recreation and Culture Department at (613) 256-1077 ext:24 438836
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EDITORIAL
Seven ways to make Parliament fun
Coalitions are not so crazy for democracy
BRIER DODGE Through Bri’s Eyes
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tephen Harper is counting on you to find a coalition scary. Certainly, most Canadians outside of Quebec would spurn the idea of the Bloc Quebecois, a party whose raison d’etre is the very destruction of Canada as we know it, being a part of any coalition government. But would a coalition, even an informal agreement, between the Liberals and the New Democrats, be so bad? Certainly, the NDP would love to have a formalized coalition agreement like we saw formed in Great Britain last year between the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats. That deal saw the LibDems end up with seats at the cabinet table, something Jack Layton could get behind. A coalition – should one become necessary – would bring stability to a dysfunctional political system. And, like in Britain, a formal agreement would mean that there would be a good chance that we would not face another election until 2015. Harper’s pledge for fixed election dates seem to have fallen by the wayside, so this idea has just as much chance of succeeding as his much-touted policy. Even for fans of proportional representation – something that will be sorely lacking on ballot papers on May 2 – a coalition would mean that the views of a majority of Canadians would form the basis of a government, not just 35 per cent or so, working on a piece-meal basis. It’s not just Britain that has gotten over its phobia of a coalition. Last year the Australian Labour Party clung to power with the support of the Green Party, while earlier this month, in Ireland, the right-of-centre Fine Gael party, has formed a coalition with the left-wing Labour Party. The Conservative leader is right on one thing though – that only winners get to form coalitions. If we wake up on the morning of May 3, however, with the Liberals having more seats than the Conservatives, then certainly, Gov. Gen. David Johnston will be picking up the phone to arrange a meeting with Michael Ignatieff, and not Harper. If Harper’s Conservatives win the bulk of the seats though, he has two choices – he can carry on as he has done for the past five years, with brinksmanship and occasional compromise, or he can phone Ignatieff and/or Layton, play nice, hit the reset button and hammer out a deal.
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Thanks for publishing an article on the Mock Futures Fair held at Almonte and District High School (ADHS) on March 9.
Now, this isn’t to say that Parliament should take my suggestions and lose a fair bit of professionalism. Watching the confidence vote that sent Canada into election fever, however, gave me a few ideas of how it could be more entertaining. When we have more people watching Jersey Shore than the future of our nation, you tend to brainstorm. 1. Jazz hands – instead of clapping for the first two minutes, the Conservatives should adopt a finger dazzling jazz hands approach to showing support. It also could show long-term money saving potential in hearing aid claims by MPs. 2. Elimination style – You are the weakest link, goodbye. Merge Survivor with CPAC and parties could make any elimination in style. And you could watch said MP sink to the bottom of a pool of goo faster than their staffers can type a retirement for personal reasons. 3. Séance – Since Trudeau may be the most popular prime minster since 1867 (only popular prime minister?), seeking his post-humorous advice would get a little attention. Hey Justin, do you have any of his old things we can use? 4. Musical performance – a top 40 artist performing a song that has little to actually with the issues at hand but with a relevant title. I suggest the Canadian kid from Glee with a heart wrenching rendition of I Shall Be Free by Bob Dylan. 5. Jello – assign each party a specific colour of Jello-O. With the way they hurl the insults, I have no qualms they’d go to town. Hey, Canada is the multicoloured nation. 6. Anything but the scarves – a new fashion accessory could really spruce the place up a bit. Though I give credit to the impeccably styled Rona Ambrose, who I will allow to abstain from this
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LETTERS
CP Army, Air Force Club welcomes new members To the Editor: The Army, Air Force Club in Carleton Place has a lot going on behind its doors. Come and play darts, learn line dancing, play pool or try your hand at euchre. There are also dances with live bands for a fun night out. The club supports the town by sponsoring the Heart Fund and People First. Every summer there is a volleyball tournament where proceeds go to either the hospital or the food bank. Before Christmas, packages are made up and sent to our soldiers. The hall is rented out. A good share of planning for these events is left to the ladies auxiliary. Food and kitchen help must be organized and decided. The ladies have lost some of the members due to age and illness, and really need more help now. We are looking for more members, both men and women. If you would like to make some new
friends and help the community as well, please drop in to Army, Navy, Air Force at 315 Townline Rd., directly across the road from Art’s Convenience Centre. The club is open from 11 a.m. and the phone number is 613-253-5097. You will certainly be most welcome. Betty Carnahan Carleton Place
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Parliament needs confetti! Continued from page 8 fashion accessory for hypothetical reasons. Accessory winner: cowboy hats. Feather boas were the runner up, sorry. 7. Confetti – in celebration
of an election, what would you rather see fly in the air? Personally, I would much rather see some red and white glitter confetti flying through the air before gently settling into Harper’s graying locks.
Green Talk
Maybe it’s my ancestry – both my parents lived near the sea before emigrating to Canada. Or maybe it goes back much, much farther than that, since all life, including mine, came from the oceans. Whatever the reason, I get upset by the news that our oceans are dying. The oceans, which cover 70 per cent of the Earth’s surface and contain 90 per cent of the Earth’s water, are home to billions of marine creatures. They produce oxygen and food for humans, and mitigate the effects of climate change. They are a source of beauty, wonder, and enjoyment for us. According to National Geographic, half the oxygen available to us in the world is produced by the phytoplankton in the oceans. These are one-celled plants that form the basis for all ocean life. Everything, from fish and crabs, to dolphins, whales and seabirds, owes its existence to phytoplankton. As with most other plants, phytoplankton uses energy from the sun to convert carbon dioxide and nutrients in
the water into plant material, producing oxygen as a byproduct. On their own, the oceans would not let off more oxygen or take in more carbon dioxide. But this balance has changed, with the burning of fossil fuels, which has increased exponentially since the 1800s, leading to billions of
I get upset by the news that our oceans are dying. (They)... cover 70 per cent of the Earth’s surface.
tons of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases being released into Earth’s atmosphere. About half this carbon dioxide has been absorbed over time by the oceans. The result is ocean acidification, which is affecting the life cycles of many marine organisms. This acidification, which is caused when carbon dioxide dissolves in the ocean, forming carbonic acid, interferes
with shell growth in marine animals such as coral and shellfish, and may cause reproductive disorders in fish. How does ocean acidification affect us? For one thing, it interferes with the marine ecosystem, damaging the habitat and survival of billions of sea creatures. Seafood could thus become a historical anecdote, as could coral reefs, by mid-century. In addition, as the oceans become less able to absorb the carbon dioxide produced by human activity, more carbon dioxide ends up in the atmosphere, worsening the effects of climate change. Not only is this destruction devastating for the countries thus affected, it has an economic, social, and political impact on all of us. What can we do to help? • First, reduce energy consumption. • Second, don’t buy products that exploit marine life. • Third, reduce, re-use and recycle your purchases. • Fourth, when vacationing near the ocean, leave the environment as you found it. Let’s show through our actions that we value the beauty and bounty of our oceans.
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Future looks fair I wanted to comment on it for a few reasons. First, it was an enormous undertaking by our local youth centre (TYPS) here in Almonte, and we owe a big thanks to them (particularly Rachel Eades) for all of the hard work she did to contact each presenter and create a schedule of classes for a day for an entire school population. Thanks to the ADHS staff for hosting such an event that brought together people from our community and students from our school. Teachers had to give up a day of their busy teaching load, and luckily, we hadn’t already had too many snow days, which shrinks their course timelines even further. Each teacher had to host a presenter in their classroom, and give them any assistance they needed. Thanks to the many, many folks from our community, and from colleges and universities who gave their time and effort to our kids. That was very generous and appreciated! This is an excellent example of community engagement, and of education as a partnership. And it was so nice to have my son come home from school with stories of how interesting his day was. Excellent work, everyone!
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The Hub keeps helping SAM COOLEY ALMONTE – This past year has been remarkably successful for the Hub. The Hub gave a total of $36,375 to local non-profit events and organizations. The community group has lived up to the title that was given to the organization in 1978. It functions as a non-profit corporation entirely managed by volunteers committed to helping fund community-based campaigns in the immediate area. Glenda Jones, current president of the Hub, said it has a unique way of connecting itself to the public. “Since we are from different walks of life,� she said, “we help lots of different people. In 2010, the Hub gave money to quite varied organizations. From the $2,150 donation to local youth projects, to funding for bus tours aimed at seniors, it is easy to see that the Hub helps a great deal of people. Some of the Hub’s greatest figures include $5,500 to the local food bank, and $6,500 to Interval House. The list goes on. “Everything that comes here goes back to the community,� said Jones. Be it toys, clothes, books, and profits from auctions, the money is redistributed. The building itself is quite fascinating, and has served as a hub of activity for the town for nearly a century. Before the building was the Hub, it was a bank. Many residents and businesses could not function without it. Even before the building was a bank, it was a local theatre, which provided entertainment. Before that, a general store. “If you look back to really old photos you’ll see this same building,� said Jones. The Hub has an annual birthday party in May which changes the pricing of all items in the store.
Wheel in for the Skate of Mind skateboard-a-thon The Carleton Place and District Youth Centre is gearing up to start fundraising for its second annual skateboard-a-thon, Skate of Mind, which will take place on Saturday, April 16. Teams of five youths will skateboard inside the youth centre for 12 hours in a relaystyle format to help raise fund-
ing to support programming at the centre. Youth will be canvassing the area for donations over the next six weeks. To help identify them, each member will be wearing a badge issued by the youth centre with their name, a number and contact info. For every $10 a youth collects,
the more chances they have to win prizes. A special thanks is being sent to two youths: Tyler Carson who has designed the Skate of Mind logo, and Troy McDiarmid for building the boxes for this event. The centre strives to empower youth, and having them involved
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PAKENHAM – Kids may say the darndest things, but at Pakenham Public School’s recent speech contest, their topics ranged from Lego and Michael Jackson to allowing IPods in class and outlawing animal cruelty. Students from grades 4 to 8 showed that they took their oratorical skills seriously on March 25 during an assembly in the gym. “I believe that anyone who abuses an animal should not be allowed to keep them in the future,” said Cole Russell during his speech, which earned him a third place win in the junior category. Mallory Graham won in the intermediate category for her speech on why students should be allowed to listen to IPods in class. “Our generation is technology-driven,” said Graham. “Teaching methods have not adapted to embrace this.” Graham dismissed the notion that IPods could be a distraction in the classroom. “When students are listening to IPods they are not talking to their neighbours,” said Graham. “Listening to IPods can (also) be beneficial while reading,” in helping students remember key facts. Graham also addressed the issue of whether IPods would encourage cheating amongst students. “Like people didn’t cheat before IPods,” Graham said. “If people are going to cheat, they will find a way.” Graham pointed out that there are a number of split grade classes at the school, and that IPods could prove beneficial in such situations. “While one grade is being taught by the teacher, the other grade can be listening to their IPods,” Graham said. “Thanks Mr. Ferguson for allowing IPods at certain times of the day.” Quite a few students commemorated the lives of famous people, such as Zack Tuffin, who excitedly told the school about Ole Kirk Christiansen, while speaking in Christiansen’s persona. Becky Schroeder expressed her admiration for the late pop star Michael Jackson. “I’m still angry with his death,” Schroeder said. “His life ended way too soon. He is my hero.” Before Jackson’s death in June of 2009, Schroeder’s mother had promised her that, if Jackson ever played at a venue close enough to home, that she would take her to see the King of Pop in person. “I never got a chance to see him per-
form,” Schroeder said sadly. Another weighty topic was tackled by Jalee Lebrun, who spoke out against racism, earning her a second place standing in the intermediate category. “I don’t know how anyone can hate someone because of their race or religion…Maybe you can explain it to me,” Lebrun wondered. “It’s such an amazing world.” To emphasize her point about just how diverse her fellow contestants were, for example, she singled one orator in particular. “A guy just came up here and talked about a lasagna-loving cat,” Lebrun said of Noah Baxter’s speech on the comic strip Garfield. “How cool is that?...When can we see someone for who they are?” Lebrun noted that many famous people were racist, or made racist statements. “Henry Ford, the guy who made cars in the ‘20s, he was racist,” Lebrun said, strolling the stage, mike in hand, a bit like a stand-up comedian. Natalie Burgess spoke out about the slaughter of race horses whose racing days were long behind them. “It hurts me to know that these horses are being slaughtered,” said Burgess, who won third place in the intermediate category. “These horses have to be saved and saved now.” While students were not being graded Photo by Desmond Devoy on their speeches, the best grade Jillian Ferguson could have hoped for would Bee student: Jillian Ferguson dresses up as a bee to illustrate the industry of the honey have been a B– because, well, she was bee, during the student speech contest at Pakenham Public School on March 25. dressed up as a bee, expounding on the wonders of the honey bee. In the end though, both costume and speech worked, since she won first place in the junior category. Another honourable costume mention went to Aaron Burgess, who talked about his love of snowmobiling, dressed up in a snowmobile uniform, with a toy snowmobile by his side. Principal Ron Ferguson commended the students for speaking to the whole school community. “It is extremely hard to get up in front of your friends and talk about something you are passionate about,” Ferguson said. Pakenham Public School public speaking contest award winners include: Junior Category 1. Jillian Ferguson 2. Zack Tuffin 3. Cole Russell Intermediate Category 1. Mallory Graham 2. Jalee Lebrun 3. Natalie Burgess 4. Becky Schroeder
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From left, Cole Russell, Jalee Lebrun, Aaron Burgess, Becky Schroeder and Gracie Downey listen to Zack Tuffin deliver a lively presentation on the history of Lego.
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Psycho-social rehab a work of art
JACKLYN GUAY Artswell, an Ottawabased charity that focuses on integrating arts in healthcare, began as just a passionate idea. And from there, it’s been a long learning curve, says the group’s director of arts and development, Mary Pfaff. Artswell was founded in 2003, with the mission of empowering individuals and communities, through their creativity, by exposure to and engagement in the arts. It is a non-profit charitable organization which works with various community institutions – such as hospitals and long-term care facilities – to improve the quality of life of those living with illness, injury, or the effects of age. “We are always going wherever there is a need,” says Pfaff. Artswell utilizes the various breadths of the arts, including music, drama, dance, writing, and visual arts to complete a process of psycho-social rehab. Pfaff defines the term as, “the process of development from individual growth to community growth and helping to build that as network for support.” For example, she notes a mural project which gave
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participants a sense of pride, while also breathing new life and sense of community into the building. “Participants create these things that tell a story and then share that story with others,” she says. “Suddenly you’ve got this energy and bond that was never there before: one of understanding, acceptance, and celebration of individuality.” In her experience, Pfaff has found this especially true when dealing with mental illness, which still often carries a stigma due to lack of understanding. “Art has an ability to reveal things to yourself and others that cannot necessarily be spoken. It aids in expression,” she says. Through workshops, clients of Artswell and the residents they visit creatively engage themselves. Oftentimes, they deal with individuals who are hesitant to try their hand in the arts. However, Pfaff emphasizes that with a relaxed atmosphere, openness and no set agenda, those individuals benefit the most by acquiring new skills and confidence. In many circumstances, the process can produce greater self-awareness and perspective, she says. “I think the arts plays such a vital role in healing because of the bridge it creates, both taking you outside of and introducing you to yourself,” Pfaff says. The use of the arts in healing is perhaps not yet as socially recognized as other therapy or rehabilitation practices. Physically, she refers to benefits such as reduced blood pressure and an altered sense
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Intrigued by forms and aging, and often inspired by nature, local artist Mary Pfaff’s pieces have many a muse. of time. However, she also notes that there is “too little exposure to the wealth of art and healthcarelinked research.” Mentally, she suggests “you are solving problems when you are creating things. It isn’t mindless activity, it is fun, but it is not
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meaningless; it is very purposeful.” Emotionally, she describes a catharsis that allows one to simply feel better. Mary also attests to seeing these positive af-
fects first-hand, through the many people Artswell has worked with, and over 20 years of experience working with veterans at the Perley Rideau Veterans Centre.
Now that Artswell has taken off from the small non-profit Pfaff founded eight years ago, she feels the desire to devote more time to her own painting, which fell along the wayside during the organizations growth. As such, she will be returning to her studio in Almonte, where she hopes to soon invite the public for an open house. Her contact info is linked to the Artswell website www.artswell. ca She will also have courses available at her studio this summer; a perfect creative location in a historic Almonte building, with ample sunlight, overlooking the river. As for her role in Artswell, she likens it to a painter and the produced piece; having gone from extremely dedicated involvement, Pfaff says it will be hard to step back even though it is now its “own entity with its own life force.” She finds solace in knowing that it is in capable hands, and recognizes the importance of the many visionary people who have joined the Artswell team. “Our volunteers are exemplary and we are fortunate to have formed partnerships with organizations who understand the power of the arts to transform lives and communities,” says Pfaff. But there is still much work to be done before “the arts can be fully integrated into, not only the healing process, but also viewed by society as an important factor of a balanced, wellrounded lifestyle.”
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Canadian Cancer Society volunteer Jan Hopkins welcomes everyone to the daffodil month kick off at the Carleton Place Legion on March 27. uted to volunteers, who also heard from guest speaker Mary Hobbs, Canadian Cancer Society regional director. She was on hand to present two awards, one for achievement and community service; a second for teamwork. Kathy Lowe was presented with the award for achievement and com-
munity service – and was also part of the teamwork award winning group, Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer, chaired by Gerry Leger. Mississippi Mills Mayor John Levi and Carleton Place Mayor Wendy LeBlanc were also both on hand to welcome guests and thank volunteers for their service.
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Daffodils will be following in the poppy’s footsteps this year. Live daffodils will not be sold for Daffodil Month, an annual fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society. Instead, daffodil pins resembling those of the Remembrance Day poppy will be sold by volunteers throughout April. “Since daffodils are perishable produce and daffodil prices have gone up, it cut into revenues,” said Canadian Cancer Society volunteer Jan Hopkins. Daffodil month kickoff and a volunteer appreciation tea for the Lanark, Leeds and Grenville health unit was held at the Carleton Place legion on March 27. Daffodil pins and fundraising kits were distrib-
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Sunday fashion show will fit you to a tea CARLETON PLACE-APPLETON – With the fresh changes of spring underway, follow suit by breathing some new life into your wardrobe, with the help of the Spring into Fashion Show and Afternoon Tea. This is one treat you can feel good about, as all proceeds from the show go to the Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital. The event is being hosted this Sunday, April 3, from 2 to 4 p.m. by the hospital’s auxiliary division at the Mississippi Golf and Country Club in Appleton. The hospital’s auxiliary – composed of dedicated volunteers – recently made a commitment of securing $1 million for the hospital in the next 10 years. The auxiliary, however, is not fazed by the seemingly daunting task. “We don’t feel any pressure,” says auxiliary member Lynn Bell. “We just try to be creative, and do our best each and every time.” In order to stay on track, the hardworking group of volunteers aims to raise $5,000 with the fashion show and afternoon tea. Bell notes that this does come with its difficulties, “It’s a big feat trying to raise money out of nothing except people who care,” she said, adding there are many willing to help. “We have had so much support from the community, local businesses, and the many volunteers. It’s impressive how far of an outreach
events, such as this, can have.” According to Bell, attendees can expect, a fun-filled afternoon-tea-style show that caters to and is geared towards women. Beyond simply ringing in spring, she said it’s also good for your conscience and the community: “It’s a nice excuse to get dressed up, meet with friends you haven’t seen all winter and share some giggles with the girls; while at the same time supporting the hospital and local businesses,” Bell said. Thanks to past success and high lev-
els of interest, this is the auxiliary’s third fashion show. However, Bell assures they will be “kicking it up a notch, this time around, with extra touches like gentleman ushers, silent auctions, and fashion trivia.” Prizes to be won include gift certificates to local establishments, gourmet baskets, golf green fees and more. Highlights of the show include musical entertainment from Bernie Costello, emceeing by Carolyn Piche, and special guest models like Carleton Place Mayor
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Coun. Louis Antonakos thanked MacDonald for his visit, adding he hoped MacDonald would return. “I will certainly remember you if you come to my door,” said Antonakos. “And I hope that you will remember us if we come to your door,” he added, especially when it came to issues like the Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital and seniors issues. “We are an aging population. We need more housing for seniors,” said MacDonald, stressing one of his campaign planks, before Coun. Jerry Flynn interjected that it should be “affordable housing” for seniors. MacDonald is a resident of Sharbot Lake, something he feels is an advantage when covering such a large part of eastern Ontario. “It is at the very centre of the riding,” he said. “It’s a huge geographic area.” MacDonald was a former elementary school vice-principal, before branching out to form his own educational supply company. He has also served as a mayor, deputy mayor, and as warden of Frontenac County, as well as serving on the board of the Frontenac Kingston library board. “There isn’t a day care centre, school, backroad, that I don’t know about,” he said.
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An apprentice angel who has lost his memory, his wisecracking mentor, a lonely woman, a confused burglar that breaks into her house, a sublime chorus of singing spirits – what else could it be but Halfway to Heaven, the forthcoming spring musical production by the Mississippi Mudds? Following the success of NunSense and Into the Woods Junior, the Mudds return to their strong tradition of choral music and theatrical drama with a tale of magic and mystery, of love and family. It’s a fantasy, set in a mysterious place far beyond the world – Halfway to Heaven, in fact – where our guardian angels live, watching over us. Of course, since this is the Mudds, all these angels love to sing! And sing they do: choral versions of such classics as I’ll Be There and All You Need is Love, as well as more challenging pieces like Bohemian Rhapsody, and a new choral version of Stairway to Heaven, created especially for the Mudds, which will be premiered in this production. This original musical – written just for the Mudds – takes us to realms beyond the ordinary, as we follow a new soul who has just crossed into a strange and unfamiliar world. He is welcomed into the afterlife by his guardian angel, who is less than impressed with his new recruit. Our hero enters into training to become a guardian angel himself, singing to the souls of the lost and the lonely, trying to give them hope. But all is not what it seems. When he comes upon a young woman in the act of sneaking into someone’s house to get out of the rain, the mystery deepens – could he have known this burglar during his life? Why does she seem so familiar? In As You Like It, Shakespeare said, “All the world’s a stage.” In Halfway to Heaven, the characters discover that they have all been players in a larger drama, and learn a bit more about the meaning of their small parts in the world. As you unravel the mystery, the play will take you through an exploration of the many things that make us human: love, courage, memory and family. It may even give you a refreshing perspective on the benevolence of the world around us and what it is to care for others. Naturally, the Mudds will be building on their long tradition
of amazing choral music, using music to provide the proper atmosphere for the story. The chorus has been hard at work since January honing its skills to provide the lush harmonies and complex counterpoint to support the various moods of the players – whether courage or fear, joy or sorrow, anger or romance, the chorus is out to prove that they can sing a feeling, and get their audience to feel it too. The Mudds backstage team has also been working hard on the set, lights, costumes, makeup, and sound to provide a theatrical experience that transforms the theatre in the Carleton Place Town Hall into a small corner of the world of dreams and imagination. A fantasy that uplifts and transports the audience to the ethereal realms, where love is supreme and music is heard eternally: Halfway to Heaven, by the Mississippi Mudds will be presented April 29 and 30, May 1, 6, and 7, at the Carleton Place Town Hall theatre. For tickets visit or call Arts Carleton Place, 613 257 2031. Go to mississippimudds.ca for more information about this and other shows.
CARLETON PLACE – Like the Governator before him, provincial Liberal candidate Bill MacDonald made one of his few campaign promises to Carleton Place town council – I’ll be back. MacDonald is touring every municipal council in the widereaching riding of Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox and Addington in the run up to the Oct. 6 provincial election, and he touched down at the Carleton Place council, his third last in the riding, on March 22. “The federal government preempted me tonight with a budget that everyone will vote against,” he said by way of introduction. With a federal election now set for May 2, MacDonald has had to scale back his campaign for the next few weeks, so as to avoid confusion between himself and the federal Liberal candidate, David Remington. “I’m unhappy with the present representation, or else I wouldn’t put my name forward,” said MacDonald of his decision to run. He did caution, however, that he is aware that he will be running for a party that has been in office since 2003. “I’m not responsible for anything that has happened so far,” he said. If he is elected to Queen’s Park this fall, “the first move I would make would be to visit all of the councils. In four years, surely I could make a visit to you…I promise to come back and have
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Lanark County Interval House (LCIH) has received funding from Blueprint Projects from Status of Women Canada. Currently, LCIH is working in Lanark area high schools with the Where’s the Love? project, which address relationship violence, said Erin Lee-Todd, LCIH executive director. “It says violence in relationships is not OK,” said Lee-Todd. “You can say no.” Based on the success of the current project, which is also funded by Status of Women Canada, LCIH was approved a second time for a related project. Interval House will receive $200,000 over two years to create a web-based youth project that will provide information, resources, and promote healthy equal relationships that are violence-free, said Lee-Todd. LCIH’s added funding was announced on March 24. Only 65 projects were selected out of 300 applications. In total, $19 million will be distrib-
uted across Canada. “I think it was selected because it’s innovative and creative,” LeeTodd said. “It speaks to where youth are and uses the tools that we know youth are using.” She also said the project targets the rural community because it includes plans to have laptops and Internet access for youth who may not have the resources at home. Lee-Todd said Interval House has demonstrated a healthy working relationship with Status of Women Canada and impressed their assigned rep when she has attended forums and conferences. Besides laptops, she said she hopes they will be able to use video cameras at youth events to create a “speaker’s corner.” The website can be very successful because it has the potential to stretch beyond just Lanark country, Lee-Todd added. “We’ll be able to provide some of the access around barriers to youth getting information,” said Lee-Todd. “Once the website is developed it will reach even further.”
Bloomin’ news PENNY HARDING I can’t think of a more delightful activity for a frosty March evening then to go on a virtual tour of a unique and awe-inspiring garden. At the March meeting of the Carleton Place and District Horticultural Society Debby Lytle, one of our members, took us on such a tour of the Gardens of Les Quatres Vents near La Malbaie, Que. These private gardens on eight hectares of land are only open four times a year and by invitation. They were designed by Francis H. Cabot who founded the
Garden Conservancy which is involved in the preservation of great private gardens in North America. The trees are also pruned to open natural windows to the landscape beyond. The pathways of the garden lead to miles of drives and walk ways that join it to the countryside. Every where the long view is cleverly connected to the more intimate beauty of the gardens. Our next meeting is April 6 at the Carleton Place Legion at 7 p.m. You won’t want to miss our speaker, Mary Ann Van Berlo.
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ALMONTE – Since basketball was invented by James Naismith, it’s gotten a lot fancier. The Harlem Globetrotters – the fanciest of them all – sent one of their players, Blenda Rodriquez, for a visit to Naismith Memorial Public School on Tuesday, March 29. “They call me Blenda because I like to shake up my opponents,” the 5-foot-8 player told the students. He was there to demonstrate skills and talk about the Globetrotter’s CHEER program, which stands for co-operation, healthy
mind and body, effort, enthusiasm and responsibility. Rodriquez talked about the hard work it took for him, as one of the shortest players on the team, to make it to the big leagues. He also gave demonstrations of some of the basketball skills that first got him noticed by the Globetrotters – with student volunteers of course. It was a lot of excitement for the kids at Naismith, who presented Rodriquez with a basketball to autograph. He was also presented with a certificate by Mayor John Levi and a gift basket from the Naismith Basketball Foundation.
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TRICKS OF THE TRADE Harlem Globetrotter’s player Blenda Rodriquez visits Naismith Memorial Public School to promote the CHEER program and show off his skills. Left, he picks students for the demonstration above.
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CARLETON PLACE – Area artists can brush up on their skills with an upcoming series of weekend workshops. “It’s good if they aren’t absolute beginners,” said Marcia Lea of people interested in taking her course. “It’s good if there were some comfort in various mediums. It would be hard for someone who wouldn’t have done watercolour to do a portrait in watercolour.” Lea, a member of Arts Carleton Place, has taught seminars in art at the University of Ottawa as a teaching assistant, and she has taught portrait and figure drawing before in Carleton Place. “In a lot of courses, people draw from photos, which is good,” she said. But this course will be utilizing clothed models, because “it pushes you to work faster.” For a piece done in watercolour, for example, a student may want to “throw wet on wet and see what happens.” Each class is also a self-contained unit. “They’re designed so that you can just take one,” she said. The workshops will be held in the meeting room of the Carleton Place Public Library, 101 Beckwith St. The workshops, which began on March 27, will also be held on April 17, May 1 and 15, and June 12. Lea has also taught children’s art classes, and found a quote from one student to encapsulate the difficulties and the rewards of an artistic education. “This is hard. But this is fun,” she recalls one young student saying. “We like to challenge ourselves.” Each lesson costs about $88.50 plus HST. But, if students sign up for more than three courses, they will receive a 15 per cent discount.
PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST Lea moved to Carleton Place in 2001 from the west end of Ottawa. “Because I’ve been painting for such a long time, there’s been quite an evolution (in my painting),” she said, having received her bachelor of fine arts from the University of Ottawa in 1982. “It’s an evolution of always wanting to push myself.” One art form that particularly caught her interest was lighting effects, including shadow, where lighting was the subject matter. This fascination with lighting was to be longstanding, lasting until about 2003. She had always been impressed by medieval architecture, particularly cathedrals, but around that time, she started painting Neolithic stone circles like Stonehenge in England. From there, she took a bit of a turn in her artistic direction, towards painting industrial scenes. “It might seem like a bit of a jump,” she admitted. She was commissioned to paint a paper mill in Gatineau, Que., which turned out to have an intriguing family connection. “(It was the) first factory my father built after he graduated,” she said. “It was fascinating because it was so unbelievably functional and dark. I felt like there was only one window, about 20 feet up.” It was a challenging assignment, but one that offered her unique opportunities. “Finding strange moments of beauty in a place as harsh as that,” she said. This particular line of artistic query culminated in a look at the Diefenbunker in Carp. “It’s built for use, not beauty,” she said of the Cold War facility. As she took up history courses to better understand the era, she became interested in the role of women in the struggle between
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Cold War Web, a painting by Carleton Place artist Marcia Lea, part of her Cold War-themed series of paintings. particularly looking at how leadcommunism and democracy. “It (the Diefenbunker) was ers on horseback are lionized in made for men,” she said. “It statues. “They were never referencing was concrete and very few accommodations (were made) for real animals,” she pointed out. women. When I have a reaction “They were doing symbols of to a place, I like to understand it. power.” One great example of this was You have this dialogue between of Louis Daresearch and painting.” Lea is working on a new series vid’s painting Napoleon, about power in public places, of
where he was made to look almost as big as the horse he was riding, “(Making) this middleclass French general and raising him up to the level of the Roman emperors.” In one of her pieces, she shifts the balance of Bernini’s portrait of France’s Louis XIV. “I’m giving the power to the horse, and Louis was secondary,” she said. Even though she has accomplished a lot, with a lot still to do, Lea is aware of that she will not be able to fit in all she wants to accomplish. “Life’s too short to do all of the paintings I want to do,” she said. All workshops are from noon to 6 p.m. in the meeting room of the Carleton Place Public Library, 101 Beckwith St. For more details, please call 613-878-9310 or click on www.theartisticdragon.com 452028
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Students return from Dominican as changed souls Five Notre Dame students worked in sugar cane fields, visited orphanages and slums DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@metroland.com
CARLETON PLACE – After coming back from the slums of the Dominican Republic, Madison Rousselle can’t eat in her high school cafeteria any more. “It’s so emotional,” she said of sitting in the eating hall at Notre Dame Catholic High School. “People in the caf eat and then throw their (leftover) food out. People in the barrio (poor neighbourhoods) don’t eat for between three and four days because they don’t’ have work.” While spending her March break in the Dominican Republic along with four of her schoolmates involved culture shock, a language barrier, and a major change in temperature, Rousselle and her fellow travellers had many other shocks while in the Caribbean, and just as many upon their return to Canada. “It’s frustrating to see all of that food go into the garbage that little kids could eat,” said Rousselle. Team leader Brenda Reinkeleurs knew the trip would be a life-altering one for her students. “Each and every one of them was transformed,” said Reinkeleurs, who is also the chaplain at Notre Dame. “From my perspective, mission accomplished.” Even after all they saw, some habits die hard. “It’s so easy to get back into the loop of not finishing your dinner,” said Kelsey Houston. Though they had prepared mentally, physically, spiritually and emotionally for their trip, nothing could prepare them for actually being in the midst of such real poverty, far removed from the tourist mecca of Punta Cana and its posh resorts. “You can have an idea of what you will see,” said Houston. But once you arrive in the poor areas, “it is 100 times worse. I didn’t know if I was ready to see everything that I saw there.”
“It’s like we ventured into the darkness,” said Rouselle. “You learn so much about yourself. The mould that you had of yourself doesn’t fit any more.” In the barrios, or poor neighbourhoods, “that’s what made me break down. Here, we live in such nice homes. There, they live in shacks. To them, we were rich. We have the life.” The trip through the barrio was also hard on Jessica Hogan. “It was hard walking through,” Hogan said, adding that even their water bottles seemed luxurious. “We felt like we were showing off.” Even though, in the eyes of the Dominicans, Canadians are wealthy, for Hogan, Canadians were poor in less tangible ways when compared to their Dominican friends. “We’re also poor because we don’t have their faith. We’re like striken with poverty ourselves,” Hogan said. “We value money as a society. We don’t value each other.” Many of the Dominicans they met – though they had little themselves – were glad to share with their new Canadian friends. Rousselle met a little girl who had some candy in her hand. “She came up to me and she pulled out my hand and she put all of her candy into my hand,” said Rousselle. One of their assignments was to help out in the sugar cane fields with migrant Haitian workers. “Their living conditions there were terrible,” said Hogan, of the workers’ quarters, with six children sleeping in a single bed. The workers were paid about 100 pesos a day, the equivalent of $3, and they worked from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., and sometimes longer. In order to get to the fields on time from where they lived, many of the workers had to get up at 4:30 a.m. and walk for an hour and a half.
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Continued from page 22 “We all gave our gloves to the workers there because that’s what they needed,” said Rousselle. “I gave my gloves to this one boy, but they were too big, so he gave them to his brother.” Towards the end of their stay, the students, who were travelling with a larger contingent of students from the eastern Ontario Catholic school board, got to experience their own version of the biblical story of the loaves and the fishes. “(The Dominican) culture is; everything you get, you share,” said Reinkeleurs. On the bus one day, one of the leaders
had bought two bars of chocolate, for the 60 people on the bus. “Everybody had a piece,” said Reinkeleurs. Earlier in the trip, the students witnessed the different relationship they had with food, compared to their guests. One night, their hosts served a large cake. While the Canadians dug in, the Dominicans gathered paper plates and saved their slices for later. The group got some unexpected support on the first leg of their journey south. On the flight from Ottawa to Toronto, they met Dragon’s Den star Brett Wilson, who signed autographs for many of the stu-
dents. Upon arrival in Toronto, Reinkeleurs approached Wilson about making a donation to the humanitarian trip. “Mr. Wilson, I’m asking for $200,000, which will give you 20 per cent of the laughter and joy of the children of the Dominican Republic,” Reinkeleurs said. Wilson mulled the offer over and said, “OK, I’ll give you $10,000 towards the Experience Dominican project.” The Notre Dame contingent had raised $5,000 for their trip, of which $1,000 will go towards a Dominican orphanage. The group will be giving follow up presentations to the congregations at Holy Name of Mary and St. Mary’s Ro-
man Catholic churches in Almonte and Carleton Place respectively. Reinkeleurs thanked the church, school and outside communities for their support. Towards the end of their stay, the students were afforded a bit of a Caribbean getaway, after all they had seen, with a day at the beach. But even beside the ocean, Reinkeleurs saw a teaching opportunity. She got the students to all hold hands and run into the ocean together, “to leave behind them, in the Caribbean waters, some of that sadness,” they had seen during their trip. “People are already asking me how to apply for next year,” said Rousselle.
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THURSDAY, MARCH 31 Mills Home Support Corporation’s golden oldies lunch, with guest speakers Bruce Toshack and Bob Machan of the Mississippi Mills fire department, speaking on fire safety for seniors. Free transportation. Tickets, $9. Call Home Support to reserve at 613-256-4700.
FRIDAY, APRIL 1 Annual Pakenham Home Show today, tomorrow and Sunday, Stewart Community Centre, 112 MacFarlane St., and Pakenham Public School, 109 Jeanie St. Exhibits open from 6 to 9 p.m., entertainment from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. on April 1, exhibits open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., entertainment from 1 to 7 p.m. on April 2 and exhibits open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., entertainment from 2 to 6 p.m. on April 3. Arts Carleton Place youth art competition, “Expressions of Carleton Place,” kicks off today, for youth aged six to 18. Categories include visual art, digital photography, poetry, slam poetry. Entry deadline, May 1. Winners announced at Lambs Down Festival, June 11. For information, call 613-2572031, or email artscpoffice@ gmail.com. Pakenham Square Dance, upstairs hall, Stewart Community Centre, 112 MacFarlane St. Dancing from 8 to 11:30 p.m. Local musicians, door prizes and light lunch. All welcome. Call 613-256-4126 for details.
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BOWLED OVER AT PAKENHAM STUDIO TOUR Artist Marie Paquette displays finished work as she turns her spot at the Cedar Hill School on the Maple Run Studio Tour into a working studio for new pieces. The studio tour took place March 26 and 27 and featured artists and studios throughout Pakenham.
Almonte Junior Civitan Club’s Spaghetti Dinner, Almonte Civitan Hall, 500 Almonte St. 5 to 7:30 p.m. For tickets, please call Marsha and Peter at 613256-1102. All proceeds will go towards community projects. “Laughter for the Loo,” an evening of improv comedy, presented by the Sage Age Theatre, 7:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 79 Clyde St., Almonte. Tickets $15 at the door. Fundraiser for St. Paul’s accessible washrooms project.
SATURDAY, APRIL 2 Annual Spring Supper and Euchre for the Golden Jubilee chapter 316 of the Eastern Star, 6 p.m., St. James Anglican Church hall, 225 Edmund
St., Carleton Place. Tickets $12 per person. All welcome. For tickets, please call 613-2530356 or madonnabell.bell7@ gmail.com. Door and euchre prizes. Fundraising garage sale, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., J.-L. Couroux School, 10 Findlay St., Carleton Place. All proceeds will go towards the new play structure. Pancake breakfast, St. John’s Anglican Church, 110 Ferguson Falls Rd., Innisville, 8 to 11 a.m. Juice, coffee, tea, baked beans, pancakes and maple syrup, bacon and sausages. Tickets $6 for adults, $20 for a family, kids under five eat free.
Mills Home Support Corporation and Ottawa chapter of the Certified General Accountants of Ontario free income tax clinic at Almonte Civitan Community Hall, 500 Almonte St., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please call 613-256-4700 for a mandatory appointment.
SUNDAY, APRIL 3 Ham n’ Bean Supper, Clayton Community Hall, 2 to 6 p.m., supper at 5 p.m. Adults $10, children under 12, $5, children under five, free. All musicians welcome. Ottawa Valley fiddle player Wade Foster presents Spring Country Show, Carleton Place arena, upper hall, 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person,
children 12 and under free. Shawn McCullough, Cheryl Dermann, Ed Bowes and Brad Munro join Wade on stage. All proceeds to the Carleton Place and District Hospital Foundation. Tickets available at the door or at Collins Barrow Chartered Accountants, 52 Lansdowne Ave., Carelton Place, or Mark’s Cobbler Shop, 98 Gore St. E., Perth.
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Spring into Fashion 2011 Afternoon Tea and Fashion Show for the Carleton Place Memorial District Hospital Auxiliary, 2 to 4 p.m., at Mississippi Golf Club, 341 Wilson St., Appleton. Tickets are $25 and are available through Bonnie and Company, 114 Beckwith St. Carelton Place, Remembrance Gift Shop, 141 Bridge St., Carleton Place, and the hospital gift shop, 211 Lake Ave. E. For details, please call 613-257-2200, ext. 323 or email mhauxiliary@carletonplacehosp.com.
FRIDAY, APRIL 8
For Love of the Oboe, an evening with David Sale, 7 p.m. St. Andrew’s United Church, Pakenham. Refreshments to follow performance. Adults, $10, students, $5. Tickets available at the door. Call 613-6245593 for details.
Second annual Naismith Memorial Public School coffee house and Spring Fling, 260 King St., Almonte. Silent auction items. Tickets are available from the school, 613-256-3773.
SATURDAY, APRIL 9 Almonte’s first-ever Communities In Bloom Walk-About, 10 a.m. to noon, starting at Old Town Hall. Tour will take a look at what can be enhanced around town. Call Nicole Guthrie at 613-256-1077, ext. 22 for details.
MONDAY, APRIL 4 Home consultants fair and silent auction, St. James’ Centennial Hall, 152 Church St., Franktown, 1 to 4 p.m. For further information, please call 613-283-3789.
Listen Up! as Naismith Memorial Public School students perform poetry set to music composed for the occasion at Almonte Old Town Hall, 7:30 p.m. Music will be performed by Juno nominees, The Gryphon Trio. Tickets are available from the school, 613-256-3773. Boyd’s Methodist Cemetery annual meeting, 7:30 p.m., Boyd’s United Church hall.
Jean Priesto euchre tournament, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Carleton Place Royal Canadian Legion, 177 George St. Registration at 11 a.m. $10 donation to join. Call 613-257-1727 for details.
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Almonte Community Friendship Luncheon, noon, Almonte United Church hall, 106 Elgin St. All community seniors welcome. For details, call 613256-7830 or 613-256-1894.
Roast beef supper, Tatlock Hall, 4 to 6:30 p.m. Adults, $12, children seven to 12, $6, children six and under, free. Call Carol at 613-256-1071.
Annual General Meeting of the United Cemeteries Board, 7:30 p.m., 2677 Cemetery Side Rd. All plot holders welcome.
THURSDAY, APRIL 7 Four-hand euchre, 7:30 p.m. 375 Country St., Almonte. Light lunch. Sponsored by the
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CARLETON PLACE – The Town of Carleton Place will soon begin selling commuter bus tickets on behalf of Thom Bus Lines. The town already sells tickets on behalf of Galland, which also runs a commuter service to downtown Ottawa from Carleton Place. The move was approved at the policy review committee meeting on March 22. Under the contract, “Thom would operate a bus service and provide the town/public with at least 30 days notice of any changes to that service,” said committee chairman Coun. Doug Black. “The town’s only financial obligation would be to remit the funds collected from transit riders,” said Black. “Tickets/passes, sold by the town, will be HST exempt so riders will benefit from a reduced cost.” The town’s chief administrative officer, Paul Knowles told council that Galland will continue to operate beyond the end of March, but that now there will only be two bus trips in to Ottawa in the morning, and two return trips to Carleton Place in the evening, instead of three each day. “Are we eligible for gas tax (money) through this?” asked Coun. Jerry Flynn. “Gas tax is a rebate. It is not a grant,” said Deputy Mayor Ed Sonnenburg. “You have to put it out first before you get it back.” The tickets would be sold at the following locations: • Carleton Place Town Hall, 175 Bridge St. • Carleton Place community centre, 75 Neelin St. • Carleton Place community pool, 355 Bridge St. The agreement would also see the town promoting the Thom service on its website. SIGNS, SIGNS, EVERYWHERE SIGNS Want to know what the Mississippi Mudds
are up to? Or when the upcoming public consultation on the budget is happening? The Town of Carleton Place would like you to know too. So, they are working on an electronic notice board at the intersection of Beckwith Street and Lake Avenue East, and will display both the logos of the Carleton Place Farmers Market and the town’s logo. The notice portion of the sign would be about one by three metres, which is estimated at about twice the size of the notice portion of the police and fire sign on Arthur Street. The sign is estimated to cost between $25,000 and $35,000. “I agree that we need a sign there,” said Coun. Gary Strike. “Where will the money come from?” Knowles said that the money had already been accounted for in the budget. “It is an excellent step forward,” said Coun. Louis Antonakos, of the sign, as well as the town’s communications strategy as a whole. Council got a chance to view another visible part of the communications strategy when they stepped outside of the chambers to see the town’s new convention desk, complete with mini-TV displaying a slide show of shots of the town, as well as updated information on upcoming events. The news on signage continued with the passage of a motion to allow $1,220 to be spent on replacing billboard signage on Highway 7, facing traffic arriving from Perth. The town’s new logo will be placed on that billboard within the next six weeks. WATER, WATER, EVERYWHERE The 2010 summary report for the Carleton Place drinking water system was accepted by committee this week, and will be posted soon on the town’s website. The report found that, on April 7, 2010, “there was an adverse water quality incident reported to the Ministry which was a loss of
of gauge would pick that (small amount) up.” “If that’s a problem, it’s a pretty good problem to have,” said Coun. Doug Black. “It’s a very thorough inspection by the ministry,” said Knowles. In a later email exchange with the Canadian-Gazette, Mayor LeBlanc stressed that the town’s drinking water was more than just “pretty good.”
“The drinking water in Carleton Place is excellent quality and always meets or exceeds provincial drinking water standards,” LeBlanc wrote. “Our staff members pride themselves that we pass all inspections with flying colours, and staff and council are committee to maintaining this quality. Our system is continuously monitored and upgrades to it are planned well in advance of actual need.”
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JOIN THE COUNTY OF LANARK ADOPT-A-ROADWAY PROGRAM On behalf of the County of Lanark Public Works Department, we would like to thank the following participants for supporting our Adopt-A-Roadway program. ORGANIZATION Perth Rotary Club Smiths Falls Civitan Club Lanark & District Civitan Club Perth Civitan Club Barker Willson Barrister & Solicitors Loyal Orange Lodge 512 Montague Queensway West Community Association 1st Glen Tay Pathfinders Carleton Place & District Civitan Montague Ratepayer’s Association Pakenham District Civitan Almonte Civitan Eaton Electrical The Reusers Almonte Bicycle Club Rotary Club of Carleton Place & Mississippi Mills St. Paul’s Anglican Church Scotiabank (Perth) Leatherworks Catering Asbury Free Methodist Church
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Any interested groups, organizations, and service clubs who volunteer to pick up litter at least twice per year along an adopted section of a county road will be recognized by a road sign acknowledging their efforts. This public service program is for volunteers who want to enhance the local litter collection along with the Lanark County Public Works Department. An adult representative of each participating group must attend a short safety training session to ensure the program is carried out safely and properly. • The minimum age of participants is twelve years old and parental consent will be required for all volunteers under age 18. • The County will supply participating groups with safety vests, garbage bags, road signage, and written instructions for each participant. Adopt-A-Roadway application packages are available at the County Engineering Building at 99 Christie Lake Road, in Perth. Please contact Sharon Roberts, Customer Service Representative at the Public Works Department at 267-1353 or Toll Free 1-888-9-LANARK, extension 3113 or email: sroberts@lanarkcounty.ca, if you have any questions or require more information regarding this program.
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Notice of Construction Highway 7 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ashton Station Road to Carleton Place Please note construction for the third phase of the expansion of Highway 7 from west of Ashton Station Road to McNeely Avenue, as well as the rehabilitation of the CPR Bridge on Highway 7 west of Highway 15, will recommence as of March 21, 2011. The expected completion date for construction is Fall, 2011.
Detour signing will be in place. Please see attached detour map for full details
In order to facilitate the complex construction of the new interchange at County Road 17/ Appleton Side Road and Cemetery Side Road, detours will be in place as of March 30, 2011.
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Access to Cemetery Side Road from Highway 7 will be by way of a signalized detour approximately 200 meters east of the present intersection following McCuan Side Road to Cemetery Side Road.
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Police cuff NHL alumni in charity game Carleton Place match benefits OPP Torch Run BRIER DODGE brier.dodge@metroland.com
CARLETON PLACE – He shoots, he misses. He throws his gloves off in frustration and his stick straight across the ice in the referee’s direction. It sounds like a Timbits game gone horribly wrong, but it was all in good fun at the NHL alumni game at the Carleton Place Arena on March 24. NHL alumni such as past Ottawa Senators players Mark Laforest and Brad Marsh, and the popular Marty McSorley hit the ice against local police. The OPP put their scouting skills to use and drafted the law enforcement all-stars, with players Brett Nephin, Tom Kohls, Jeff Whiting, Mark MacGillivray, Blaze Fournier, Bob Hawn, Jim Donnelly, Brent Boyce, John Morrison and Chris Kettyle. The game was a benefit of the OPP Torch Run, said Bill Dickson, who is in charge of the area run. He said it was great for the OPP because “they get to play against the people they watched growing up; it’s
a great opportunity.” The game started the same as any Ottawa Senators game, with Lyndon Slewidge singing O Canada. Then the players, famous to more parents than children, took the ice. “The looks on some of the kids’ faces,” said Dickson. “They were very excited.” The teams took part in a friendly game and skills competition, where the alumni proved that retirement hasn’t slowed them down much. “He’s going to kill a goalie one of these days if he keeps skating like that,” Mike Krushelnyski said to his bench during the skills competition about one of his alumni teammates. “It’s great to get to see some of my old friends,” said Mark Laforest. “It’s fun to see the crowd in small town Ontario.” The OPP held their own and came out on top when it came to both fundraising, with approximately $4300 raised – and the game score. “Well, it was 4-3 for the home team, so I say OPP won,” said Dickson. “That’s my story and I’m stickPhoto by Brier Dodge ing to it. But the real winners are the A law enforcement player digs for the puck in an attempt to score on the NHL alumni players who Special Olympic athletes.” were at the Carleton Place arena on March 24 for the NHL Alumni game.
Youngster gets extreme Pre-teen jams with the best of them SAM COOLEY They say the best athletes are the ones who excel from an early age. That’s surely the case with Jamie Robertson who just turned 11. He lives in the outskirts of Almonte and goes to R. Tait McKenzie Public School. Mount Pakenham Ski Resort hosted an event on its terrain park called Dust Off The Rust Rail Jam on Jan. 25,.and Jamie won the Best Up And Coming Award for the event. This is no surprise given Jamie’s age in comparison to his competitors. “Jamie (was) 10 and the rest of the kids in the competition were all 15 and up,” said Sarah Robertson, Jamie’s mom. This is not the only competition that Jamie has won. On his eighth birthday he won first place for a rail jam competition for
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Jamie Robertson shows his skills at the Mount Ste. Marie terrain park. The 11-year-old took home an award for his skiing. kids 12 and under. “Rail jam competitions focus on sliding across rails,” said Brad Campbell, one of the employees working at Mount Pakenham. RAIL RIDER Jumping on to a rail while on skis and sliding across it without completely losing balance is a feat in itself. In Jamie’s case, it appears that a natural sense of balance follows him in most sports he par-
ticipates in. In the summer Jamie regularly practises dirtbiking on a large track outside his house with his brothers. Safety is another aspect that Jamie seems particularly keen on. As an example, he explained how even the small neck brace he wears while biking cost $200. When asked what he enjoys most about extreme sports, Jamie replied with a smile: “Probably the feeling of being in the air after going over a jump.”
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BETWEEN THE LINES Jenna Watson from Arklan Public School drives to the net during the Grade 8 girls basketball tournament at Beckwith Public School on March 28. Photo by Brier Dodge
Heading north is paying dividends for Sam Hopewell. The former CJHL forward has found success both on and off the ice since enrolling at Nipissing University. The 23-year-old just finished his second season with the Nipissing Lakers, the school’s varsity hockey team. Hopewell helped his team finish the season with a record of 17-8-3, good for fourth place overall in the Ontario University Athletics East Division standings. The Almonte native finished the year with five goals and five assists in 24 regular season games. He also scored one goal and two assists in four playoff games. The Lakers eliminated Queen’s University before being knocked out of the playoffs by the CIS No. 2 ranked McGill Redmen. McGill lost in the finals to the No. 1 ranked University of New Brunswick Varsity Reds on Sunday, March 28. The former CJHL player noticed the increased level of competition
at the university level instantly, but said he was able to adapt to style play relatively quickly. “It’s definitely bigger, stronger and faster, everything you expect it to be,” Hopewell said. “A lot of OHL and major junior guys here, I adjusted pretty well. Skating is one my assets I’ve used throughout my career.” Hopewell said he really enjoys playing in front of the Nipissing crowds. “North Bay is pretty hockey crazy town,” he said. “We have the second or third highest attendance in Canada. Our biggest crowd was close to 4,000. To have that crowd to play in front of leaves you with a good feeling every night.” Hopewell said his time in the former CJHL, now CCHL Tier 1, and EOJHL really helped him develop as a player. He was drafted by the Smiths Falls Bears at 15 , but said he struggled in the CJHL, and spent most of the next two seasons playing junior B. Hopewell is currently studying criminal justice and hopes to become eventually go to law school and become a lawyer.
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skating coach. If it sounds like a mouthful to say, brier.dodge@metroland.com imagine doing it every day. Lalonde said she spends about four MISSISSIPPI MILLS - Every single Almonte Pakenham Thunder player to five hours every day working on hockey business. has bumped into her at some point. That’s almost the equivalent of a Every single hockey parent has probably had her solve a problem, or full-time job, on top of the full time job she works as a consultant. reschedule their child’s game. “She is the lifeline of this organiAnd every single person who sends one of the hundred daily hockey zation,” said Mike James, director of emails she receives, has gotten a re- initiation programs. “If one of the executive left it would ply from her. Corinne “Coco” Lalonde is the ulti- be a hole, but if she left, I don’t know mate hockey mom, wearing an enor- what we’d do.” The league the Thunder play in have mous number of hats for the Almonte Pakenham Thunder Hockey Associa- made changes over the last several years, not all of which tion. were beneficial for Her own son, Kristhe kids, James said. topher, is out of Lalonde worked with house league and an “Without Corinne, no the league and had accomplished comkids play hockey in this them make changes petitive player for the that have improved Ottawa Valley Silver town.” this year on this ice. Seven, a peewee AA “No matter what team, for which she Mike James stuff gets dumped volunteered to be on her, she’s always the trainer. smiling,” James said. She originally vol“She’d do absolutely unteered to run the association website when Kristopher anything for anyone.” When positions were unfilled last was a first-year player in the initiation level. Seven years later, she runs year, Lalonde stepped in to tackle them. She said there are several posithe association and league. She keeps the teams going as the as- tions they are looking to fill for next sociation president, director of oper- year’s executive, including director of discipline and risk, director of opations and ice scheduling, director of house league, co-director of commu- erations and ice scheduler. The only downfall seems to be she nications and webmaster, and power
occasionally has to miss an early morning pickup game of her own, said Lalonde, a player herself. When Lalonde spoke about her experiences as a volunteer, she was quick to shift the focus away from her own workload and onto everyone she works with on the executive and the kids’ accomplishments. She said she volunteers to support a great community and support the outstanding and amazing volunteers she works with. Her son’s team continues to advance in playoffs, but she is quick to brag of the six other teams who won Lanark titles. Following the association annual meeting on March 24 she said, “I was really proud to know that almost all the positions for the new executive were filled. I was amazed at a family that just moved to Almonte and both parents volunteered. It’s outstanding.” No doubt the 100 volunteers it takes to support the 300 players in the league are outstanding, but when the executive was asked about their jobs, they were quick to say if anyone deserves credit, it’s Lalonde. “Without Corinne, no kids play hockey in this town,” said James. As for the best perk of doing her job? “When you see the smile of a child getting an award, a trophy, celebrating with their teammates,” she said. “There is nothing better than that.”
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BECKWITH – The Beckwith Fighting Irish Football Association will begin training on April 5 – with a new addition on the field. This year the league will feature bantam level football, for students currently in grades 9 and 10. The team is coached by Richard Kidd, Carleton Place High School (CPHS) football coach and Beckwith Reeve, and Mark Melville, Notre Dame Catholic High School (NDCHS) football coach. Football is growing in the area, and NDCHS will see senior football for the first time this upcoming September. This year the association will run four teams: tyke (players currently in grade 3 and 4), mosquito (grade 5 and 6), peewee (grade 7 and 8) and bantam (grade 8 and 9). Last year, the Fighting Irish won both the peewee and mosquito division league championships, and are hoping to continue their success in the older league. The programs are developmental and players don’t have need football experience to join any of the teams, Kidd said. It helps players develop skills in
preparation for high school football, with NDCHS, CPHS and Almonte District High School all offering football programs. “I’ve coached for awhile – those Grade 9 kids going in don’t even know how to put the equipment on,” said Kidd, who said Grade 8 players who play a season in the league have a step up in September when they enter high school football. The teams practise on Tuesday and Thursday evenings with games on Sunday against teams from Kanata, Smiths Falls and Brockville. The cost is $180, which includes all equipment with the exception of shoes and mouth guards. The league runs from April 5 until the end of June. “We’re trying to provide something for every age group and type of athlete,” Kidd said. “Not every kid wants to play soccer.” The program is looking for players at all levels, especially the new bantam team. Kidd said players will come from Perth, Carleton Place and Almonte for the team. Interested players or parents can visit the website at www. beckwithirish.com, go to the township office in person to register, or show up to Beckwith Park on April 5 at 6 p.m. for the first practice.
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BECKWITH TOWNSHIP – Alcohol doesn’t cause domestic abuse, but it certainly contributes to it. “This is not a cause for violence in the home, but it is a risk factor,” said Erin Lee-Todd, the executive director of Lanark County Interval House, during a presentation at the Beckwith Township municipal offices on March 24. “In all relationships, there is potential for violence. In all relationships there are issues of power and control. Often the alcohol and drugs becomes the control.” While alcohol is accessible every day of the week, some times of the year appear to be worse than others for alcohol-fuelled violence at home. “You can tell it’s the Super Bowl because it’s busy at the liquor store,” Lee-Todd said. The LCBO knows this as well, which is why, like with the Christmas rush, they often have extra staff on game days like the Super Bowl and Stanley Cup finals. While the rush of the big game can be intoxicating to sports fans, the rush
of emotions, coupled with alcohol itself, can fuel domestic violence after the game as well. Lee-Todd noted that the levels of domestic abuse rise after big sporting events like the Super Bowl. Lee-Todd noted that alcohol and violence had similar traits. “Both involve denying and minimizing the problem,” Lee-Todd said. The signs of alcoholism can include craving drink, impaired control, physical dependence on alcohol and finally a tolerance for alcohol in excess. Other factors, such as poverty, unemployment and family history can play a part. “In Lanark County, we are quite aware that alcohol is a killer,” said Lee-Todd. More than 60 per cent of sexual assaults involve alcohol, and one in four youth will experience abuse of some kind before the age of 21. A high percentage of rape cases will also involve drugs and alcohol. “Whether we like it or not, drugs have become rampant in Lanark County,” said Lee-Todd, with a number of teen suicides in the county throughout
the past year. “Those things are happening in Lanark County…We would like to believe that those kinds of things happen elsewhere. School communities have been quite hurt.” Teens have told her how readily available marijuana is in towns like Perth, and that it is everyone’s responsibility to look out for their neighbours. “It is important to realize what is happening in the backyard beside you,” Lee-Todd said. One of the largest challenges facing families who are dealing with addiction problems is fear of public perception. “There are people who won’t access health centres because they are afraid,” or because they believe that there are cameras trained on needle drop-off boxes, or that police officers are watching to see who is using those boxes, said Lee-Todd. Beckwith Township Reeve Richard Kidd agreed that stigma was indeed a barrier to some families getting the help they needed.
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You can track and compare the academic performance of Ontario elementary schools over the past five years using the school rankings released this week by the Fraser Institute, a public policy thinktank. “Our report card answers this very important question: How does a school rank academically, compared with other schools across Ontario?” said Michael Thomas, Fraser Institute associate director of school performance studies and coauthor of the Report Card on Ontario’s Elementary Schools 2011. The report card shows a reduction in
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Harold McKay and Elinor Tanti, owners of RE/MAX Realty Solutions are pleased to announce the opening of their new real estate office at 68 Mill Street, Almonte. Joining them in this new location are two experienced Realtors and long time residents of the Almonte area, Kathy Duncan and Kathi Norton.
Kathi Norton, with a local business and community background, her high credentials and business networks, brings a fresh look to the Almonte real estate market. For all your real estate needs, Kathi invites you to contact her at kathinorton@remax.net or 613-256-3114.
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$226,000 - 110 Sherwood St., Port Elmsley. This home is virtually brand new from the inside out-very nice open concept feel with lots of windows & natural light-here`s what`s been totally completed outside: vinyl siding, vinyl thermopane windows, doors & patio doors, aluminum soffit & fascia, evestroughing, 35 year shingles, front & back deckson both levels inside: walls & ceiling re-insulated to studs, drywall, new kitchen with centre island, 2 bathrooms, flooring, plumbing, fixtures, colonial trim & doors, cove molding, main level laundry, new central air, oil furnace & oil tank, electrical upgraded, wall opened up to make a spacious master bedroom, 3rd bedroom finished downstairs-great storage in basement, attached single garage with interior access to lower level-quiet no-thru cul-de-sac. Sheri 613-812-1215
$229,000 - 419 Hartsgravel Road, Rideau Lakes - 1860s stone church in idealic and private setting with picture perfect views of the pasture and fields in the valley beyond. Many wonderful renovations include in floor radiant heat, two 4 pc bathrooms, galley kitchen with countertop gas range, two bedrooms and loft. Original stained glass windows intact. Call or Email Julia Scotland 613-390-0401 julia-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca
$199,900 – 2356 Harlem Road, Rideau Lakes - stone church in peaceful country setting entirely renovated with two bathrooms, loft, main floor laundry open kitchen, dining and living area. Custom windows, new hardwood floors, new septic, new well, dual heat systems, insulation, drywall. Call or Email Julia Scotland 613-390-0401 julia-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca
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Well maintained 1+1 bedroom condo in Perthshire - screened-in sun room, two baths, full finished basement - newer gas furnace and gas hot water tank, new central a/c- newer upstairs bathsingle car garage and paved drive, 7 Lally Lane – $219,000, Call Joanne 613-812-0505
$226,000 - 175 Old Kingston Rd., Rideau Ferry Area - Are you looking for a lovely treed setting on a paved road, not too far off the beaten track & yet close to lakes & the shopping conveniences in either Perth or Smiths Falls, here’s your home! - Gorgeous home dotted with mature trees, great gentle slope to the rear of the one acre lot provides for the bright lower level walkout family room area - open concept main living area featuring ceramic flooring in the eat-in kitchen/dining & laminate flooring & large picture window in the living room - 3 good sized bedrooms & great bathroom on the main level - lower level is totally finished complete with l-shaped walkout family room area, warming woodstove to take chill off on cool evenings, big windows & high ceilings - fourth bedroom will be the envy of your teenager! MLS# 0831828336160400. Sheri 613-812-1215
$315,000 - 1207 Chantry Rd., Midway Lombardy & Portland. Horse or hobby farm! Picturesque location in the heart of lake country & close to the hamlet of chantry-70 acres of mostly good pasture & hay fields, fenced, 8-10 acres of mixed bush, year round stream runs through property-very nice, well kept 3 bedroom farmhouse with spacious bright rooms & gleaming wood floors on both levels-exposed beams in living room, laundry located on main level, modernized kitchen-2 full baths, both updated- 3 season porch & patio door in dining room lead to covered front deck-attached single garage plus storage area with interior entrance into mudroom leading to kitchen-oil furnace & outside wood furnace heat the house & workshop-main barn has 5 horse stalls & upper hay mow, hay storage building, driveshed, chicken coop. MLS# 083183104602200. Sheri 613-812-1215
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OUT OF TOWN
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$292,000 - 2498 Drummond Conc. 10A, Balderson. Great 65 acre hobby farm with mostly tillable land in super location-older 3 bedroom home in good condition-maple & pine floors, spacious foyer & curving staircase, bright living & dining rooms, newer woodstove on ceramic tile hearth, efficient kitchen with back door entrance in from summer kitchen-3 good sized bedrooms & 4 piece bath on 2nd level-3 season sunporch on both levels off front door & upper level from bathroom-original wide trim & baseboards still intact-upgrades in past few years include plumbing, wiring (100 amp breaker panel), gravel & laundry hookups in basement, new oil tank, pressure tank & hot water tank, shingles approx. 7 years old - 5 acre maple bush, 9 good fields, beautiful grounds, gardens & property! Barn 40x56 + 20x20 + 28x40 + milk house 17x17, det. dble garage. MLS# 091991902014600. Sheri 613-812-1215
$258,900 - 394 KENYON RD. - What a lovely setting, sits up on a little knoll with beautiful 6.84 acre grounds & wooded area surrounding it - excellent access on paved road only 10 minutes to downtown Perth - this 1536 square foot log bungalow has seen many updates & renovations completed in the past few years - very bright & cheery interior with the log walls exposed - new flooring throughout most of both levels - beautiful fieldstone fireplace with pine mantle highlights the spacious living room - country sized eat-in kitchen has loads of counter & cupboard space & has a new counter top & built-in dishwasher - main level laundry, 2 bedrooms & 4 piece bath finish off the main level - lower level is almost finished including family room with exterior access, bedroom & recreation room (could be 4th bedroom) - 24x24 detached garage MLS# 091191101021304. Sheri 613-812-1215
$198,000 - 668 Brooke Valley Rd. Enjoy the peaceful countryside of this lovely wooded, atrisan/craftsperson oriented community located only minutes west of perth known as brooke valley - the tree lined driveway allows for maximum privacy for this gem of a country home - approximately 8 years ago, this cedar board & batten, 2 bedroom home was designed & constructed by local craftspeople emphasising use of natural light & materials and the 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 piece bath with washer & dryer hookups is conveniently located next to the mud room/rear foyer - the upper level has 2 beautifully sized bedroooms each with large closet space - full basement gas exterior access & is perfect for hobbies or finished for additional living space - taxes to be assessed. MLS# 091191602000604. Sheri 613-812-1215
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OUT OF TOWN
282 McVeety Road – Elmgrove to Hughes to McVeety. 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
$359,000 - 620 Anglican Church Rd. 50 Acres of peaceful living on this hobby farm with picturesque laneway crossing creek, leading to large 4 bedroom home, uniquely mixing old and new. Evidence of stacked log adds rustic charm combined with the large bright addtition that lets the sunshine in! A separate cottage/studio offers a perfect place to set up a home business, craft area or In-law suite. Become self sufficient with chicken coop, 3 greenhouses. Propane and wood fireplace, auxiliary outdoor wood furnace with radiant hot water baseboards. Screened side porch overlooks pool and neighbouring hillside. Cathie McCabe, 613-284-6263 • Julia Scotland, 613-390-0401
WATERFRONT $295,000 - 825 Black Lake North Shore Rd. Very private location on north shore of black lake-modern 3 bedroom cottage features spacious open concept kitchen, dining & living room area with durable flooring, finishing, vaulted ceiling & woodstove to take off the early morning or late night chill-windowed front room faces the lake providing a lovely south facing view-gorgeous half acre lot dotted with towering pines & hardwoods, 125 feet of weed-free rocky shoreline, nice gradual entry to good depth off either of 2 docks-enjoy the scenery on the attached deck, the water`s edge deck or swim out to the swim raft-driveway is paved & there is lots of room for guest parking-most furnishings & appliances included-3 good storage sheds-septic system installed 1991-excellent year round road access-15 minutes to Perth or Westport. MLS# 091191102059400. Sheri 613-812-1215
$379,900 – 11 B3 Bass Lake - Close to Rideau Ferry this 2 + 1 bedroom home or cottage has a beautiful waterfront with natural rocky shore, sunny solarium/porch with a fantastic lakeview, one level living, fireplace, new detached double car garage and bunkie for extra guests. Call or Email Julia Scotland 613-390-0401 julia-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca
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WATERFRONT COTTAGE NEAR PERTH AND WESTPORT - CLEAN CROSBY LAKE – Great swimming - sandy wade-in or dive-in at the end of the dock! Charming 2 bedroom cedar cottage plus sleeping cabin. MLS # 769020. $269,000 Call Barbara Shepherd, Cell 613-326-1361
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Burgesswood - almost 3 acres of privacy, 5 bedrooms, 2 full baths, separate dining room, light and bright! Enjoy hiking trails and gorgeous waterfront area for residents of the community. Call Barbara Shepherd Cell - 513 326-1361
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OPEN HOUSE Saturday, April 2 • 12 - 2 p.m. $364,900 - 15 Isabella St., Perth Family sized, new colonial design in a fabulous central location with downtown heritage perth-this 18 year old home was designed to fit into its established heritage neighbourhoodmany features of this 3 bedroom home that make it stand out above the rest including oak hardwood & ceramic tile floors throughout the main level, wood burning fireplace in spacious living room, formal dining room, huge eat-in kitchen with abundance of solid oak cabinets, terrace door & side door entry with powder room in from concrete driveway-bright spacious upper landing leads to large bedrooms each with 2 windows & full bath-lower level has nice sized family room, office area, laundry, workshop & roughed-in bath-backyard is like your own private park complete with 2 level decking & private interlocking patio. Gorgeous landscaping, single det. Garage. MLS# 092103006003000. Hostess: Sheri 613-812-1215
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HUNTING
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IN STYLE FASHIONS
Frigidaire smooth-top stove, self-cleaning oven, all white, black/grey cooktop. 2 years old. $500. Call Steve or Erica, Arnprior, 613-622-7531.
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GOLDEN DOODLE & Labradoodle pups, ready to go, Shawville. $450, vet checked, first needles and dewormed. 613-223-5015.
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HOUSES FOR RENT
3 BEDROOM COUNTRY home, Queensline Road, Chenaux. Non-furnished, no smoking, no pets. First/last month, credit check and references required. 613432-5943.
ALMONTE: 3 bedroom house. Fully renovated. $1,250 plus TIMESHARE CAN- utilities/month. 613CEL. CANCEL your time- 880-6839. share contract NOW!! 100% money-back ALMONTE: 2 BEDguarantee. STOP mort- ROOM, 2 storey, semigage and maintenance detached. 1-1/2 baths, payments today. 1- fridge, stove, washer 8 8 8 - 8 1 6 - 7 1 2 8 , and dryer. Nice, quiet X-6868, or 702-527- area. No pets. 6868. Available May 1. $850/ month plus utilities. 613-256-3324. INDUSTRIAL
MINI POODLE PUPPIES available now. First vaccine, microchipped, parents on site, home raised. Pics COMMERCIAL SPACE and videos at www.nor mandiana.com. $600. CARLETON PLACE: 613-253-0252. OFFICE, COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL CAR POOL & SPACE TO RENT, TRANSPORATION 1,200 SQ. FT. WITH 1,050 SQ. FT. STORCARPOOL NEEDED AGE. 720 SQ. FT. GIBCENTER. from Carleton Place to SON Perth (Algonquin cam- DOWNTOWN COMpus). Daily, September MERCIAL, 1,560 SQ. FT. 2011 - May 2012. GREAT STOREFRONT, Call Lynn, response 18 MILL ST. GIBSON needed ASAP. 613- PROPERTIES, 613-2575711. 257-8446.
HOUSES FOR SALE
Nothing to do but move in and enjoy the peace and tranquility. Custom (Quality) Built in 2009 with your family in mind. One acre lot for the kids to play in. Dead end road, NO traffic. Minutes from the town of Renfrew and the Ottawa River. 45 Minutes to Kanata. 3+1 Bedroom, 1 ½ Baths. Beautiful custom cabinets, with corion counters. Large back deck looking into a very private Back yard. Established perennial beds, cement walkways at back and interlock walkway at the front with a charming front porch swing. Finished basement with wet bar, rec room, mud room and cold storage. Call 613-432-3714 for more info or visit www.propertysold.ca/6472 and view the other pictures.
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RETAIL SPACE for rent. 3,600 sq. ft. (warehousing) available, corner of Hooper and Cavanagh Road, Carleton Place. 613-2539203.
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CARLETON PLACE: LARGE 3 BEDROOM DUPLEX, GREAT LOCATION, AVAILABLE APRIL 1. $955 PLUS UTILITIES. CALL NOW, 613-257-5711. APARTMENTS FOR RENT
APARTMENTS FOR RENT
2 bedroom. Second floor with large balcony, private entrance, fridge, stove, washer, dryer and utilities all included. $1,200/month. First and last. Bridge Street in Carleton Place. Call Ray, 613725-7795 (days), or 613-253-1311 (evenings). 3 BEDROOM END UNIT, fully renovated, 2 baths, full basement. Financial reference required. $1,150/ month. Jeff Wilson, 613 - 2 2 9 - 8 6 4 7 , Carleton Place. CARLETON PLACE: 1 bedroom, $560/ month plus utilities. Quiet, secure building overlooking park and river. (Parking/laundry included.) Available May 1. References required. Please call John, 613-253-7068.
APARTMENTS FOR RENT
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.
APARTMENTS FOR RENT
ALMONTE: 1 bedroom totally renovated apartment featuring 11’ tin ceilings and all new appliances. Located on the banks of the Mississippi River in downtown Almonte. $825/month which includes heat, water and parking. Quiet, adult-only building absolutely no pets/ smoking. Call 613-2565837.
2 BEDROOM, NEWLY renovated, bright, clean apartment in Carleton Place. Appliances included, quiet neighbourhood. Free parking, hydro extra. Close Carleton Place: 2 bedto all amenities. A must room apartment in clean, quiet apartment see. 613-257-1566. building, $695 per month. Call 613-2942 bedroom. Second 2076. floor with large balcony, private entrance, fridge, stove, washer, dry- NEW BUILDING, 3 er and utilities all in- bedroom and bachelor cluded. $1,200/month. available, April 1, cenFirst and last. Bridge tral Carleton Place. 5 Street in Carleton appliances (3 bedPlace. Call Ray, 613- room), $1,125 plus 725-7795 (days), or hydro; (bachelor) $700 613-253-1311 (even- all inclusive, no ings). pets. 613-301-8402.
APARTMENTS FOR RENT
LARGE, QUIET 2 bedroom, $830/month plus utilities, available May 1. Bridge Street, Carleton Place. 613769-1312. ROOM FOR RENT
ROOM TO RENT, shared kitchen, bathroom, living rooms. Mill Street, Almonte. References required. $400/ month. 613-256-8836.
MUSIC, DANCE INSTRUCTIONS
PIANO LESSONS. RCM teacher has openings for students, children/adults. Learn for credit or fun. 613256-4304. 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
LOST & FOUND NOTRE DAME YEARBOOK brought into the Canadian Gazette office a long time ago. It’s from the second year that the school was open and belongs to someone named Amanda. Book can be picked up at our office at 53 Bridge Street, across from the post office.
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CERTIFIED MASON 10 years’ experience, chimney repair and restoration, cultured stone, parging, repointing. Brick, block and stone. Small/big job specialist. Free estimates. Work guaranteed. 613-250-0290. Part-time cleaner. National Facility Services Company is seeking a part-time cleaner for 4 hours/day at $14/hour within the Renfrew area. Most duties are light: garbage removal, dusting, vacuuming, etc. Previous experience an asset. Please fax résumé to 613-247-1882. SEND A LOAD to the dump, cheap. Clean up clutter, garage-sale leftovers or leaf and yard waste. 613-2564613. WILL PICK UP & REMOVE any unwanted cars, trucks, boats, snowmobiles, lawn tractors, snowblowers, etc. Cash paid for some. Peter, All Purpose Towing, 613797-2315, 613-5609042. www.allpur pose.4-you.ca HOUSE CLEANING
DORIS DAY HOME CLEANING Personalized, quality cleaning at prices ‘U’ can afford. Weekly/biweekly/monthly. References available. Please call Doris at 613-798-0429. ESCAPE HOME CLEANING – 18 years’ experience, for all your cleaning needs. Free estimates. Vacuum and cleaning products supplied. 613-277-2766. HOUSE CLEANING AVAILABLE - honest, reliable and thorough. Reasonable rates. Please contact Denise at 613-720-0471.
TRI-MAC RENOVATIONS. Drywall, tile, carpentry, finished basement, bathrooms, doors, hardwood, stipple, ETC. Insured, reliable and experienced. Ian: cell, 613-7951918, 613-2567264. PUBLIC NOTICE
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TENDERS
TENDER to replace common room and hallway carpeting at Clayton Seniors Housing Corporation. Please contact Joanne Beaton, 613-256-6769, to request tender documents. All proposals must be received by April 15/11 by noon. WORK WANTED
“A1” HANDYMAN WITH HALF-TON truck. Dump hauling, wood splitting, driveway sealing, moving, tree removal, eavestrough cleaning, carpentry, siding, painting, roofing, general maintenance. Call Kevin, 613-253**PLEASE BE AD- 4764. VISED** There are NO refunds on classified advertising; howHELP WANTED ever, we are happy to offer a credit for future classified ads, valid for CLEANING POSITION one year, under certain FOR RELIABLE PERSON, PART TIME AS circumstances. REQUIRED, MUST BE WITH WSIB free case assess- FLEXIBLE ment. NO UP-FRONT HOURS AND DUTIES. GIBSON PROPERTIES, FEE for FILE REPRESENTATION. Over $100 613-257-5711. million in settlements. ESTABLISHED COMCall toll-free, 1-888- PANY has immediate 747-6474, quote #123. opening for administrative assistant to join our team. Ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, strong knowledge of Quickbooks, MS Word and Excel, ability to take PERSONALS initiative and problem solve. Duties include ANOTHER SUMMER data entry, fielding and attending BBQs, beach directing calls, preparparties and weddings ing documents and reon your own? Misty ports, and various adRiver Introductions can ministrative tasks. Salafind you someone to ry based on qualificachange that! www.mis tions and experience. tyriverintros.com. 613- We look forward to 257-3531. hearing from you. Please email résumé to WOMAN, 62, OFFER- jobs@thunderbolt.ca. ING to you helper/companion (live in EXPERIENCED servers preferred). 613-433- wanted, Gourmet Res613-2575829 (9-10 a.m./p.m.). taurant. 2887, ask for Mike. COMING EVENTS
ARNPRIOR FARMERS’ MARKET on Elgin Street West invites farmers, gardeners, artists, crafters and home cooking vendors to participate in markets to be held Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. from May 28-Oct. 8. A seasonal fee has been introduced. Occasional vendors also welcome. For further information, contact the market convener: 613-6220611 or jim@antique setc.ca.
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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
1981 - Morrow, Emma Emelia 1989 - Halpenny, Albert Newton 2005 - Thom, Edith Kathleen (Kay) 2006 - Baby Ella Craig April 5th 1987 - MacLean, Hazeldean 1991 - Morrow, Amanda Marie 1991 - McGregor, Patricia May 1996 - Bowden, Lenard Reginald 1997 - Sensenstein, Joseph (Joe) 1999 - Dease, Gladys Mary E. 2004 - Hooper, Leila Gertrude 2008 - Steele, Elsie Joan
April 1st 1987 - Fraser, Christina Avelina 2009 - Irwin, Robert Louis April 2nd 1976 - Tasker, Jennie Ellen 1995 - Garrison, Vernia Geneva 2005 - Weiler, Doris Louise, R.N.
April 6th 1969 - More, Winnifrid 1970 - Hughes, William Alfred 1981 - Scott, Walter 1982 - Box, John Erskine 1996 - Illingworth, Sylvia M. 2000 - Campbell, Willard 2000 - Collins, Laura May Reilly 2002 - Kazakoff, Viola Eleanor 2006 - Royce, Eldon Melville 2009 - Jackson, Philip Arthur
April 3rd 1969 - Fulton, Agnes 1995 - McCartney, Frances May 2008 - Hansel, Heidemarie Elisabeth 2010 - Begin, Raymond Nozaire April 4th 1969 - Stanley, Percy
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HELEN FORSYTHE (Life member of Ramsay W.I., Member of both the Heather Club and Women’s Missionary Society of Almonte Presbyterian Church)
Challenge your Brain Be Socially Active Choose a Healthy Lifestyle Protect your Head
discriminate. It has taken our brothers and sisters, our mothers and fathers, our children and our friends. Cancer is
Helen Cochran
of Almonte, age 89 years.
relentless. But so are we. We are the Canadian Cancer Society and we are fighting back. We have more impact
Beloved wife of the late Ken Duncan and dearly loved mother of Anne Stevens (Selwyn) of New Zealand, Robert (Cheryl) of Richmond, Jim ( Judy) of Almonte and Susan Gagnon (Charles) of Arnprior. Predeceased by 4 sisters; Jean Stewart, Amy Milne, Mary MacKenzie & Margaret Donaldson and by 1 brother; Russell Cochran. Also survived by 5 grandchildren; Jesse, Evanglynne, Chance, Jennifer & Micheal.
against more cancers in more communities than any other cancer charity in Canada, yet there is still so much more we need to do. Cancer threatens us all. But we reject cancer’s attempts to strike the lives of so many Canadians. That’s why we promise to do everything we can to prevent cancer. We promise to save lives. And we promise to empower, inform and support those living with this disease. We fight
Relatives & friends are invited to join the family for A Celebration of Helen’s Life in the Almonte Presbyterian Church on Thursday, March 31 at 11 am.
back by funding clinical trials and research into better
For those who may be contemplating a donation in memory of Helen, please consider the Mission Outreach of the Almonte Presbyterian Church.
courage, a symbol of life. It says we will not give up.
treatments and cures. We educate and advocate. And we encourage Canadians to volunteer and donate. To some, the daffodil is just a flower. To us, it is a symbol of strength and It says we will fight back. It says we will beat cancer.
Are you ready to join the fight?
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL INC. 127 Church Street, Almonte, Ontario. (613)256-3313 Condolences & tributes: www.crgamble.com
Take action every day to improve your brain health. • • • •
Cancer will attack over 173,000 of us this year. It does not
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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”.
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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 Office 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! 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 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.
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 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 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 April 3rd, 2011 Fourth Sunday of Lent 8am Holy Eucharist 10am Choral Eucharist Youth Group meets after the service Thursday April 7th, 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! The United Church of Canada Ashton-Munster Pastoral Charge Ashton, Munster & Prospect 613-693-1849 Sunday April 3rd, 2011 Ashton 9:30am Munster 11:00am Rev. Matt Gallinger Everyone Welcome 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 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!
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 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! APRIL Sunday Services and Children’s Program at 10:00 am 3rd & 10th - Morning Prayer 17th - Palm Sunday - Holy Communion Rev. Desiree Stedman 21st - 7:30 pm - Maundy Thursday Service 22nd - 1 pm - Good Friday Service 24th - Easter Service “Come Celebrate the Resurrection” 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
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DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@metroland.com
ALMONTE – If your stars align, you might find yourself in Almonte next week for course on astrology. Astrologer Jane Hirst, who lives in Drummond/ North Elmsley Township, will offer a course on the subject each Wednesday for five weeks, starting April 6. “This can only be a basic introduction to astrology,” Hirst said. While some people do confuse astrology for astronomy, Hirst noted that, “it’s very difficult to separate the two.” While people are familiar with concepts like the zodiac, and being born under a certain star, Hirst is quick to point out that astrology is based on mathematical science like spherical trigonometry.
“I use a computer program…to calculate the movement of the planets in the solar system,” she said. “It is based on scientific facts.” The courses will be offered at Soul Scents, 42 Mill St., Almonte, at 7 p.m. Each of the five sessions runs for about 90 minutes. Another aspect of astrology that Hirst will look at with her students will be the integration of science and art. The pictures that the stars create in the night sky, which are always changing, paint a compelling picture of their own. “You are building a picture with all of the planets,” said Hirst. “You start with the sun. You work with the signs that they are all in. You build on the angular relations that they are in, which houses they are in. It’s like a wonderful vegetable soup.” Those interested in booking a spot for the course can call the store at 1-866-347-0651, or 613-256-6322. Each class costs $20.
they may not come,” said Kidd, who helped organize the information session. He noted that it would take time for people to become more open about discussing their addiction problems, as it had with other societal problems. “In 1979, if we had a meeting about drunk driving, how many people would have shown up?” asked Kidd. Danielle Shewfelt, a public health nurse with the Lanark, Leeds, Grenville health unit, spoke out about how the children are affected by drug and alcohol abuse, and noted that kids need parents to be strong
and set boundaries for them. “A lot of kids are testing you, not because they want to be a pain in the butt, though it may seem like it,” said Shewfelt. “But they want to know that you care.” Shewfelt added that it was not necessary for adults to remove all of the stresses from teenagers’ lives. “Can we really solve all of their problems?” Shewfelt said. “Is it about trying to take stuff off their plate? It’s about giving them a stronger plate… There’s a lot of kids who don’t necessarily have the social skills you would expect them to have.”
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Almonte benefit to help couple who lost everything April 16 event will include four musical performances NEVIL HUNT nevil.hunt@metroland.com
Steve Dunham doesn’t remember dialing 911 on the morning of March 6. “But they told me I did,” he said. Dunham can be excused for being confused. He had just been awoken by his barking dogs and discovered one wall of his trailer on fire. He tried to smother the flames, but when a nearby mattress caught fire, he did the smart thing and got out. Dunham saved himself and his two dogs, and left the front door open for the cat, which decided to head outdoors too. His wife Anna wasn’t home at the time. Today, Steve and Anna Dunham’s trailer is just a pile of debris. The sheet metal roof – crinkled up like used aluminum foil – sits near the trailer’s charred base. The contents of their home, where they lived for 17 years, are unrecognizable. The couple lost everything, and had no insurance. The cause of the fire appears to be electrical, Steve said last week while visiting the Munster Road property for the first time since the blaze.
Steve is well known in Goulbourn, having worked at the Stittsville Rona for the past 12 years. Anna is a regular in Almonte, where she’s been working at the Almonte Country Haven for about 25 years. Steve said friends and family have stepped up to help the couple over the first crazy weeks following the fire, donating clothes and sharing money for necessities. BENEFIT EVENING Since the fire, Steve and Anna have been staying with their daughter, Amy Ayers, in Carleton Place. Ayers has been busy organizing a benefit evening to help Anna and Steve get back on their feet. “Everyone’s safe; that’s the main thing,” Ayers said of the quick evacuation from the fire. The benefit takes place at the Almonte Legion on April 16. Stop by and catch four bands, gift certificate raffles and auction items. The event runs from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. The musical performers include: • Brothers through the Hills. • Sweet Sounds. • Bill Dougdale. • Andy Bowes. Tickets can be purchased from Ayers at 613-492-0902 for $5. She would also welcome any silent auction items to help raise funds.
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Steve and Anna Dunham stand before their former trailerhome. The couple lost everything in a March 6 fire and a benefit evening at the Almonte Legion is planned.
Community
Strictly for the Birds
In Carleton Place, Almonte and Pakenham, the birds are telling us spring is arriving now. Vance McEwen, Carleton Place, had an American robin in his yard, March 16. In Pakenham, March 18, Ray Holland has had the first eastern bluebird reported this year, at St Peter Celestine Roman Catholic church, in the yard. In Mississippi Mills, on Old Perth Road, March 18, Peter Ferris observed two turkey vultures soaring over his farm. That day, Cliff Bennett had a ruffed grouse run across our laneway at 4 p.m. In Beckwith Township, on the 9th Concession, two trumpeter swans have been seen by several people. Mike and Joyce Jaques, Peter of Budâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Taxi, birders from Ottawa, but not myself â&#x20AC;&#x201C; though I have searched â&#x20AC;&#x201C; have all spotted them. George Duck, another Beckwith resident, has seen them by the Jock River bridge, too. They had been seen on the Mississippi River on either side of the Highway 7 bridge two weeks ago. George has had a brown thrasher, a juvenile, at his property
since last November. In Almonte, March 23, a lady friend has observed three piedbilled grebes on the river, along with about 1,000 Canada geese. Also in Almonte, March 21, Neil Carleton was pleased to see a red-winged blackbird under his finch feeder. Two common grackles and some starlings came to feed as well. On Wolf Grove Road, Tina de Kuiper called to report a broadwinged hawk sitting in a tree on her property. We had fun watching our granddaughter Madison pointing at seven wild turkeys as they strutted through our yard, March 22. At 18 months of age, it was new, as was seeing four white-tailed deer as they crossed the lane. A question about robins and their nest site use came from a friend. From my reference books, there is no mention of using the same site mentioned. However, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen robins around our property that seem to use the same nest site. It is refurbished by both parents before egg-laying begins. Please call Lynda: 613-256-5013, or email: bennett@magma.ca, with bird reports.
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7:00p.m Physical Environment Committee Major Topics: Waste Management Winter Parking Followed by: Planning and Protection Committee Major Topics: Recreational Vehicle Parking
ium building with 70 surface and underground parking spaces. Additional information in relation to the proposed development permit is available for inspection between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm Monday to Thursday and 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Friday in the office of the Director of Planning and Development at the Town Hall, or by calling 613 257-6213. DATED AT THE TOWN OF CARLETON PLACE THIS 1st day of April 2011.
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TAKE NOTICE that the Committee of Council (the Planning and Development Committee of the Corporation of the Town of Carleton Place) will hold a meeting on the 3rd Day of May at 8:00 pm in the Council Chambers of the Town Hall, 175 Bridge Street, to consider an application for a Class III Development Permit. The subject land is legally described as Part of Lot 15, Concession 11, and Lots 68, 69 and 117, and 67, 114, 115 and 116, and Part of Carmel Street, and Part of Registered Plan 3389, more particularly described as 27R9402 in the Town of Carleton Place. The property is designated Residential. It is proposed to construct a 1443m2, 3 storey, 46 unit, residential condomin-
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TOWN OF CARLETON PLACE TREE PLANTING PROGRAM 2011 In efforts to ensure the Townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tree population is maintained and enhanced for years to come, the Town is making trees available to residents at a subsidized rate. For $20.00 (taxes included) a tree of 25mm (1 inch) in thickness and 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122; to 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; in height will be made available. Species available are: Sugar Maple Black Walnut Red Oak
Crab Apple Schubert Chokecherry MacIntosh Apple Vouchers for trees will be available for collection at one of two information sessions that will be held at the Arena: Wed. May 4, 2011 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. or Tues. May 10, 2011 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Because these trees are subsidized anyone who has their name on a tree list must attend (or have previously attended) one of the two sessions to be eligible for a tree voucher. Residents must call before these sessions in order to be placed on a list for a tree. Call 257-2253 to have your name placed on the list or leave a message providing your name, address, telephone number and tree desired and your name will be placed on the list. There are a limited number of trees available. Trees will be provided on a first come first served basis. These trees are available ONLY to taxpayers of the Town of Carleton Place. Information sessions are open to the public for general information regarding tree planting and maintenance. For more information www.carletonplace.ca
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