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MM budget ‘lean and mean’: councillor Spending cut in every dept. BRIER DODGE brier.dodge@metroland.com
SHACK AHOY A fishing hut abandoned on the melting surface of Mississippi Lake causes headaches and a possible hazard. 12
HUNGERING TO HELP High school students give up their meals for 30 hours to show support for ending world hunger. 16
MISSISSIPPI MILLS – Council has set a “lean and mean” budget for Mississippi Mills for 2011, said Coun. Garry Dalgity. “It was a difficult budget this year with many staff hours and meetings put into it,” Dalgity said. “This council has cut back significantly on capital expenditures.” The budget sets the average tax increase at three per cent. The town brings in $57,000 for each per cent taxes are increased, said treasurer Rhonda Whitmarsh. Mayor John Levi said it was a tight budget, with reduced spending for every department. Council fielded questions regarding the new council chamber’s sound system, cost of snow removal, and development fees from audience members at the public budget meeting on April 5. See WASTE, page 4
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THE FLAG THEY FOUGHT FOR World War Two veterans Cleve Thorpe and Jim Plumb help Carleton Place Mayor Wendy LeBlanc raise Canada’s old flag, the red ensign, during a ceremony to mark Vimy Ridge Day on April 9 at Memorial Park. For story and more photos, see page 21.
Local candidates prepare for debates Voters in local federal ridings will get a chance to get the measure of the candidates at upcoming debates. Metroland Media Group – Ottawa Region, which publishes the Canadian Gazette, together with the Kanata Chamber of Commerce, will host an all-candidates meeting on Tuesday,
April 19, at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, 101 Kanata Ave., from 7 to 9:30 p.m. The riding of Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox & Addington has a number of all-candidates meetings planned, with most a fair drive from Carleton Place and Beckwith Township. The nearest debate scheduled is Wednes-
day, April 27, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Caldwell Street Public School, 70 Caldwell St., in Carleton Place. Our election coverage begins today with profiles of candidates in Carleton-Mississippi Mills, on pages 2 and 3. Next week we feature profiles of candidates in Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox & Addington.
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CARLETON-MISSISSIPPI MILLS Carleton-Mississippi Mills was created in 1987 from parts of Lanark–Renfrew–Carleton and Nepean–Carleton. The suburban and rural area includes southwestern suburbs of Ottawa and the town of Mississippi Mills in Lanark County. While the riding has elected Liberal candi-
dates and a Canadian Alliance member in the past, the area has predominantly been represented by a Tory. Conservative MP Gordon O’Connor was elected in 2004 and is facing opposition from Liberal candidate Karen McCrimmon, NDP representative Erin Peters and Green candidate John Hogg.
Strong communities and increased public transportation Name: John Hogg Party: Green John Hogg, a Kanata based high-tech worker, is running as the Green Party candidate in Carleton-Mississippi Mills. Hogg has lived in the riding for 21 years with his family, holding bachelor and masters degrees from the University of Toronto in computer science. Like many in Kanata, he was attracted to high-tech and he put his skills to use, working in several different roles at different companies. He saw the broad range in the sector, and increasingly saw how green initiatives could be applied. Now, he works at Intertek, where he helps companies follow environmental regulations. “Somebody has to be a voice – if not me, then who?” said Hogg. He first got into politics in the 2007 provincial election, after he didn’t see the best representation for him in other parties, and liking the Green Party’s
long term plans. “It’s not just two years, four years, but 10, 20 years,” he said. “The Green Party sees the future.” He also appreciates that the Green Party is different than other parties in the entire approach to politics. Instead of looking at large issues, they rally for issues that are smaller and decentralized, and encourage parties to work together. He used the example of biofuel – instead of focus on increased production; there should be a focus on using less. And they should be looking at ways to mix more environmentally friendly power sources – such as wind farms and solar power – in with more traditional and reliable forms. He said the greatest misconception about the Green Party is the inability to govern. The Green Party has Vision Green, a full campaign platform including budget and a strategy to decrease the deficit. “For voters that want something different, I’m the choice,” he said. Hogg’s main campaign points are green technology support and develop-
ment, increase rural access to Internet to improve services, better health care plans and pensions. For the Carleton-Mississippi Mills riding, Hogg wants to see a strengthened community with increased public transportation, and better pension and long-term disability benefits. He wants to rework pensions so residents, whose futures may have been hurt financially by Nortel, wouldn’t have to worry. Hogg is lucky and can usually walk to his office, but sees a struggle in Ottawa’s public transportation. “When we cut costs for public transportation, we don’t save money – people take cars,” he said. Hogg said he wants people to see alternatives to the more mainstream political parties. Hogg, who is now CEO of the Carleton-Mississippi Mills federal Green Party Association, doesn’t see sustainability as a goal, but something that can be worked towards by making everyday improvements. “It’s the small things, like turning off the lights,” he said. “Not about growing your own free range tofu.”
McCrimmon seeks balance between people and money Name: Karen McCrimmon Party: Liberal After following her calling for 31 years, Karen McCrimmon has found another as Liberal party candidate in Carleton-Mississippi Mills. “I’m supposed to do this,” she said of her run for Parliament. Following her retirement from the Canadian Armed Forces in 2006, she went back to school to study mediation and negotiation, and worked in that field. McCrimmon said she’s running for the Liberals because it’s the party that balances the needs of people with the needs of the economy. Remove the Conservatives’ continued tax breaks for big business and you’ll have the money to invest in people. “The Liberal party tries to look after people at the same time as looking after our finances,” McCrimmon said. “I’m a very pragmatic person. “People are not happy we’re borrowing $10 billion to hand over to big com-
panies.” McCrimmon also comes across as confident and committed. She doesn’t need notes during an interview, and speaks freely on any subjcet that comes up, like someone ready to move on to the next step. “I think my vision of Canada is very different from Mr. Harper’s or Mr. O’Connor’s,” she said, adding this country has always been “big-hearted and generous, even-handed, open-minded … with room for everybody. That’s not what I’m seeing portrayed in our government today, and it’s playing out the same way in our community.” Carleton-Mississippi Mills includes suburban Ottawa neighbourhoods, rural areas and small towns. Travel a few kilometres and the issues change quite suddenly. McCrimmon, who lives in Constance Bay, said she’s familiar with voters’ concerns, and has been knocking on doors, introducing herself to residents since November. “We’ve lost 29,000 good paying hightech jobs since 2007 in this riding at the same time as we’re losing farms,” McCrimmon, 53, said. “That’s crazy.”
She said the Liberal party wants to support farmers and keep them on their farms, and used local supermarkets as an example where improvements can be made Voters across the rural-urban divide have things in common, she added. “The need for employment and economic development applies to the rural and urban parts of the riding,” she said, adding that investment in high-speed Internet in every corner of the riding would allow people to run a business from home without having to move to the city. With her air force background, it’s not surprising that McCrimmon has an opinion on the federal government’s proposal to buy new F-35 stealth fighters; planes that have a price tag between $75 million and $150 million, depending on whose information is correct. “The government hasn’t proved the F35 is the right plane for the job,” McCrimmon said. “We need to do a better analysis and follow the process,” she said. “We have 14 months to decide but we’re rushing into this.”
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O’Connor defends job cuts, military spending Name: Gordon O’Connor Party: Conservative It was a safe riding for conservatives even before Gordon O’Connor won his first election seven years ago, but the question this time round is whether or not voters agree with his party’s plans for the local level and beyond. Liberals say the Conservatives have to make up $11 billion to meet campaign promises, and point to Ottawa job cuts as a likely target. O’Connor said with 17,000 civil servants set to retire in the next few years, money will be saved by not replacing them. “We don’t have any plans to layoff public sector workers,” he said. “We won’t do like the Liberals did under Chretien in the 1990s and fire thousands of people.” Conservatives contend they won’t cure the deficit by downloading to other levels of government, as the Liberals did 15 years ago. Their plan is to bring the $54-billion deficit, by far the largest in Canadian history, down to zero by 2015, through an end to stimulus funding,
tightening tax loop holes, growing the economy at three per cent each year, and cutting programs. There is a role for government to play, he said, which was proven when Canada’s highly regulated banking system escaped the meltdown felt in the U.S. It’s that centrist view of economics, for instance calculated stimulus spending along with $11 billion in research and development, that separates his party from the socialists on the left and libertarians on the far right. “We take a moderate position on the economy; no more tax and government than in necessary,” he said. Asked if moving into the political centre, traditionally Liberal land, is a way for Harper to lure voters away from his arch enemy, thereby destroying the Liberal brand in Canadian politics, O’Connor was hesitant. “Look, we’re filling the middle ground and right. We don’t try to create big government programs, no big bureaucratic system for things like childcare,” he said. “We send a cheque to every house.” The Carleton-Mississippi Mills Conservative incumbent has held a variety of cabinet posts, namely minister of Na-
Name: Erin Peters Party: NDP Erin Peters is actively involved in social justice programs, specifically with youth and is a dedicated community volunteer. She is a graduate of Carleton University, where she studied criminology and criminal justice with a concentration in Law. Peters was not available for an interview.
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tional Defence, then minister of National Revenue, and currently minister of state (along with chief government whip). Controversy accompanied some of those moves, such as O’Connor leaving his job as defence industry lobbyist to become minister of National Defence. The appointment seemed to contradict the Conservatives’ Accountability Act. The act, though, was designed to prevent politicians becoming lobbyists, not the other way around. O’Connor faces another former member of the military in the current election, which puts much of the focus of military spending on their shoulders. The big one is proposed spending on 65 new joint strike fighters to replace the F-18 jets. Party faithful say spending on the military is sorely needed after the Liberals did little in the 1990s. O’Connor insists it’s the best deal out there, while Liberal candidate Karen McCrimmon insists an open procurement process is needed to ensure “risk management” is met. Critics add that the planes haven’t been cold weather tested and can’t be refueled from the air. Others say the technology will be replaced by unmanned drones in
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MUNICIPAL MATTERS
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PROPOSED ROAD CLOSING TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Township of Lanark Highlands proposes the passage of a by-law to stop up, close and sell a certain portion of an unopened road allowance which is no longer required for municipal purposes. Any person who believes they may be adversely affected by the closure of such unopened road allowance is asked to express their concerns in writing to the Clerk by May 16th The Council meeting will be held on: May 26th, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. • Lanark Highlands Municipal Office DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED CLOSING: The portion of the unopened Road Allowance is located at: Lot 5 between Concessions 2 and 3 former Township of Dalhousie, Municipality of Lanark Highlands, County of Lanark. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the proposed by-law is available at the Municipal Office during regular business hours or by contacting the Planning Assistant at 613-259-2398 x 232 or jlaidlaw@lanarkhighlands.ca. Dated this 4th day of April, 2011 Amanda Mabo, Clerk/Deputy CAO 75 George Street, Lanark ON K0G 1K0 613-259-2398 x 231 • clerk@lanarkhighlands.ca
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Township partners with LAWS The Township, along with several other Lanark County municipalities have entered into a 3-year agreement with the Lanark Animal Welfare Society (LAWS) to provide pound services for animals picked up in the Township. Animals whose owners cannot be identified will be brought to LAWS by the Township’s Animal Control Officer. Owners claiming animals impounded at LAWS will be required to pay all applicable retrieval fees and fines. LAWS is located at 253 Glenview Road, in the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley. For more information about LAWS, visit www.lanarkanimals.com or phone 613-283-9308.
LANARK VILLAGE CURBSIDE SERVICE Pick-up is every Friday morning. Garbage & recycling MUST be set out by 7:00 AM to ensure pick-up. Cardboard boxes MUST be fla ened for recycling. Detailed informa on about recycling and other waste diversion is available at www.lanarkhighlands.ca/Services/ PublicWorks Please contact Cathie Green at the Municipal Office with ques ons or comments at 613.259.2398 Ext 249.
Council Meeting Schedule: Tuesday April 19th at 2:30 p.m. – Committee of the Whole Thursday, April 21 at 7:00 p.m. – Council Tuesday, May 10 at 2:30 p.m. – Committee of the Whole
GOOD FRIDAY AND EASTER MONDAY Please be aware that the Municipal Office will be closed on Friday April 22nd and Monday April 25th, the office will re-open on Tuesday April 26th.
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Waste charges see biggest increase Continued from front The sample capital projects for 2011 provided included: • Repainting and roof work at Almonte Old Town Hall $395,000 • Boal Bridge: $500,000 (final cost pending) • Sidewalk construction: $442,5000 • Sound system for council chambers: $50,000 • Gravel for Ramsay and Pakenham: $163,000 The sound system is a proposed modification to the council room, which would improve hearing for both councilors and audience members who are hard of hearing. Levi said under the Accessibility Act, the sound system is a mandatory purchase and they have applied for a grant to offset the cost. “I commend council on this budget,” said former mayor Al Lunney, who was in the audience. “You managed to look to the future; you should be congratulated.” The most significant change is in the waste management charge, increased from $219 in 2010 to $245 per
household for 2011. The original increase was higher, but council applied part of the 2010 waste management surplus against the difference. With union negotiations upcoming, proposed staffing expenses may change as the year progresses. “We have some reserve depending on negotiations. We’ve made allowance for salary,” Levi said. “If we were to pay out more than that, we would have to find that savings or have a small deficit this year.” Overall, the average assessment will see a three per cent increase in municipal taxes, 2.86 per cent in county taxes, three per cent increase in school taxes and 11.9 per cent in waste management. Levi said properties that were reassessed to proper market value in 2008 are still seeing the gradual increase to the total value. Values were set to gradually spread out the increase over several years, instead of a large jump all at once. Since taxes are based on property value, taxes can sometimes be more influenced by values instead of
municipal tax rates. Council also presented a comparison of municipal taxes compared with other local areas. While Mississippi Mills shows a total of $3,123 in taxes on a property assessment of $256,000, other municipalities showed these tax rates for 2010: • Town of Carleton Place: $3,678 • Town of Perth: $4,360 • Township of Lanark Highlands: $3516 • Township of Beckwith: $2,661 Council also commented that in Mississippi Mills, 94 per cent of the budget comes from residential properties, compared to other areas which may have more commercial tax income. Levi said it is hard to compare tax rates to other municipalities because they may offer programs or services that Mississippi Mills doesn’t. “You have to be careful,” he said. “We had very little development in Almonte for many years, and now we have a lot.”
CHEMICAL CONTAMINATION
Air and soil test results released by town NEVIL HUNT nevil.hunt@metroland.com
CARLETON PLACE – Town staff have released a soil and air quality test report related to chemical contamination at the former Canadian Tire site on Beckwith Street. A consulting company sampled air inside buildings near the site of a perchloroethylene leak, as well as the soil below. Perchloroethylene, often referred to simply as “perc,” is used in the drycleaning trade, and in smaller amounts as a degreaser in auto service shops. Perc has been linked to liver and kidney damage and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency considers it a carcinogen. A pool of the chemical was found a few metres below Lake Street East after the Canadian Tire land was sold to the town for $1. The consultant hired by the town tested for perc inside three buildings: the former Canadian Tire, the Snowhite Coin Wash and E2 Hair Studio at 8 Beckwith St., and a home at 12 Beckwith St.
The report concludes the air inside the buildings “is deemed to pose no unacceptable risk to human health,” although testing did find elevated levels of perc fumes inside all three buildings. “These results indicate that subsurface...contaminants are causing measurable effects on soil gas and indoor air concentrations at all three of the investigated properties,” the report says. The consultant used the test data to assess risk to humans, finding “one indoor air sample at 12 Beckwith Street exceeds the conservative risk based screening concentration for (perc).” While air samples appear safe, the concentration of perc in the soil, and the risk of it rising from the soil surface, means no indoor spaces can be built at the south end of the former Canadian Tire property. Instead, the town plans to build an open air structure for the farmers market. The air tests were carried out more than two years ago, on April 7, 2009. The town’s press release doesn’t explain why the report was not made public at the time, or why staff chose to release the report now.
Carleton Place Chamber of Commerce to launch summer festival BRIER DODGE brier.dodge@metroland.com
CARLETON PLACE – Sounds of summer will be drifting through the train station this summer, thanks to a job creation program grant secured by the Carleton Place Chamber of Commerce. The grant will allow one person to be hired for six months to manage and program a free summer performance series at the park adjacent to the old train station. Every Wednesday in July and August, families will be encouraged to bring a picnic dinner and enjoy performances. “As far as the entertainment itself, there will be a wide scope,” said Jackie Kavanagh, office manager for the chamber. “Maybe some magic, music, drumming – the sky’s the limit.” The grant is provided through the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. Kavanagh said they are currently in the process of hiring the individual, but want to get the person started as soon as possible and before the end of April. The grant was specifically geared as being a family series; something that would attract both kids and parents, she said. Anyone who is interested in the program, more information, or performing at the series can contact the chamber office at 613257-1976.
CORRECTION In our page two story, “A Night for Sendai fundraiser for Japanese disaster victims,” (Canadian-Gazette, April 7), we gave the incorrect amount that was raised for a similar fundraiser for the victims of the Haitian
earthquake last year. We reported that the group had raised $200,000. While they would have liked to have raised that amount, the actual number was a more down-to-earth $20,000. Also, in the same issue, on page 22, in the
article “See me paint, hear my rhyme, of a town both yours and mine,” we reported that the contest winners would receive a $50 cash prize. The actual first place prize is a prize valued at $50. We apologize for these mistakes.
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Carleton Place Sea Cadets to form Ontario’s first cadets pipe-drum band DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@metroland.com
CARLETON PLACE – The Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps 211 Lanark in Carleton Place is now home to the first pipes and drums band for any sea cadet corps in Ontario, and only the second in Canada. “I like the idea of this because it gets us very involved in the community,” said organizer Jonathan Donaldson of the band, which is aimed at young people aged 12 to 19. The cadet corps already has a brass and reed band which practises at its headquarters at 137 John St., in Carleton Place. Donaldson was quick to point out that the pipe and drums band would complement, not replace, the existing band. “It’s a challenge that we’ll try to live up to,” said Donaldson. The idea was approved in January, and the band will borrow their instruments from Canadian Forces Base Borden in southern Ontario. However, there is a catch – the instruments have to be returned in June for the busy summer season, but the band can again access the instruments come September. Next year, members of the Carleton Place band will be able to take part in the piper program offered at CFB Borden, where they will be billeted. “That only helps band morale,” said Donaldson, who is a piper himself, who has played at the Glengarry High-
land Games in Maxville, Ont., and the North Lanark Highland Games in Almonte with the Sons of Scotland band in Ottawa. Already, the hunt is on to hire instructors. “My dentist is a piper,” said Donaldson. “There’s a lot of pipers out in this area. We’re looking locally.” The first practice will likely take place on Sunday, May 8, with regular Sunday practices thereafter. There is no cost to join, and members only pay for the cost of reeds for pipes. Donaldson adds that he is very proud of the corps’ current band. “I’ve watched bands come out of here and succeed,” said Donaldson. “We have the ability to do accompaniment with brass and reed bands. They will be able to play with us.” He also pointed out that, consider-
ing the cultural make up of Lanark County, a pipe and drum band would be an appropriate addition to the music scene. “It fit the area that we are in,” said Donaldson. Donaldson himself was a cadet five years ago, and he recently rejoined the corps as a cadet instructor cadre. He is currently studying at teachers’ college at the University of Ottawa. “It’s a great program. I’ve seen a lot of kids succeed,” said Donaldson of the cadets program. “One of my end goals for this band would be to see it compete in Scotland. That would be the ultimate goal.” If you are interested in joining the band, please call Donaldson at 613-2577951 or through email at jon.donaldson@gmail.com
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Above, Piper Tim Rae played the bagpipes at the Vimy Day ceremony at the Carleton Place cenotaph in Memorial Park on Saturday, April 9. At above left, Members of the Arnprior-Macnab Pipes and Drums band perform on the grounds of the Royal Canadian Legion branch in Carleton Place on July 11, during the 17th annual Scottish Heritage Band Tattoo.
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CARLETON PLACE – There may be trash talk on the election trail, but that’s no reason why Carleton Place shouldn’t be clean this spring. The 12th annual Carleton Place Business Improvement Area Pitch-In Week runs from Monday, April 18, to Saturday, April 23, as part of the wider 44th annual Canada Pitch-In Week. Last year, a record-breaking attendance of 1,879 participants helped make Carleton Place cleaner and brighter. The event starts off with members of the Carleton Place town council meeting up with members of the Carleton Place and District Youth Centre at 25 Mill St., on Monday, April 18 at 9:30 a.m. to begin the clean up. Other community groups, schools and organizations will also be heeding the call that week. St. Mary’s Catholic Elementary School, 4 Hawthorne Ave., will host its own spring clean up in conjunction with the week, from 2:45 to 3:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 21. Notre Dame Catholic High School’s pitch-in will take place on Tuesday, April 19, with a rain date of the next day. The BIA will provide garbage bags, disposable gloves and a certificate of participation to groups who stoop to conquer garbage that week. “It’s pretty impressive the way this all goes off,” said BIA president Cathie McOrmond. If you are interested in taking part give Cathie a call at 613-257-8049 or by email at cmcormond@ carletonplace.ca
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Everybody loves a clown: Silly U the Clown, aka Mike Poirier, might be game for a laugh, but even he knows that litter is no laughing matter. He was taking part in Pitch-In Week last year. This year’s Carleton Place portion begins on April 18 at the youth centre.
Town of MISSISSIPPI MILLS LANDFILL PASSES
LARGE ITEM DAY
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.
Saturday, May 14 8am to 4pm
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.
Sat., April 16, 9 am - noon. Pitch-In bags available at Nicholson’s Sundries, Pakenham; Clayton General Store; community mailboxes in Appleton; Baker Bob’s; and the Recreation and Culture office in Almonte’s Old Town Hall. We also ask that you join us in ‘Five Minute Fridays’ - where every week you go for a walk (drive) and pick up garbage along your street or on rural roadways in an effort to keep our Mississippi Mills looking good all year long.
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This is for the disposal of large items (chairs, tables, couches, etc.) Drop off bins will be located at the Landfill Site on Howie Road, Pakenham Recycle Depot on Barr Side Road and the Union Hall Yard, corner of Wolfe Grove Road and Tatlock Road. This will be the only “free” drop off day this year. Drop off items can include appliances (Freon-free where applicable), if the Freon has been removed it must be tagged, household furniture, scrap metal and brush. This is also a perfect opportunity to dispose of used & unsafe children product’s, such as: baby walkers, baby bath seats, cribs, playpens, baby gates, car seats, bicycle helmets, protective sports equipment, strollers and toys/lawn darts. Tires are now accepted regularly at the Howie Road Landfill and Pakenham Recycle Depot free of charge if they are off a rim. If your fridge has not been tagged that it is Freon-free you WILL be charged $40.00 and the Town will take care of having the Freon removed and tagged. Batteries, propane tanks and household garbage will NOT be accepted free of charge at any of the depots. HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FREE OF CHARGE. Proof of residency of Mississippi Mills may be required. Any questions please call Cindy, Roads and Public Works Department at 613-256-2064 ext. 258.
RECREATIONAL BALL HOCKEY PROGRAM 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 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
YOUTH NIGHT Friday April 15th, 2011 - Pizza End of the season party!!. This is the final night for the Youth Nights program until October, 2011. Come on out for the final night of the season and enjoy a slice of pizza and good times with friends!! Entrance to the program is FREE!! Pop, Water and Chips will be sold for $1.00/each.
BABYSITTING COURSE 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
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nly in Canada would hockey trump politics. The French-language TV debate amongst the leaders of Canada’s major political parties – minus Green Party leader Elizabeth May, of course – were due to debate, or evade, the big questions of this campaign in our other official language today, Thursday, April 14. Then came word that the first game of the playoff series between the Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins would be taking place on the same day. So, Heaven and Earth were moved to accommodate that other staple of Canadian life – hockey. But for all of the complaining about what this showed as the priorities of Canadian voters – or lack thereof – this latest wrinkle in Election 2011 is interesting for what lies beneath. “All I’m asking is that the debate take place Wednesday so that Quebeckers have as much access to this debate as Canadians,” said Bloc Quebecois leader Gilles Duceppe this past Sunday. Two things about what he said – francophones do not live just in Quebec, first of all. They live right here in eastern Ontario, and we see their schools in our midst in places nearby like Kanata, Merrickville and Carleton Place. Also, his request was accepted by the other parties, thereby showing that, even for arcane matters like this, compromise is possible. Federalism and reasonable accommodation – which Duceppe and other Quebeckers are grappling with themselves – are working, and his separatist vision is not. This decision also shows that, in a small but real way, some politicians are actually listening. “Were I not in this election, I might make the same decision,” to watch the game instead of the debate, said Montreal-born NDP leader Jack Layton. We also got an interesting look into the minds the broadcasting consortium running the debates. “I think you’d be hard pressed to find someone who wants the debate to be held on a night when many francophones are otherwise engaged,” said Troy Reeb, chair of the consortium. Like Duceppe’s comments, there is a lot at play here. While the Canadiens fan base is mostly francophone, it is not exclusively so. More than a few people out here cheer for les Habs. Either way, game on.
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Cemetery Side Road detour bad for cyclists too To the Editor, As a previous letter writer wrote in the April 7 issue of the Canadian Gazette, the seven-kilometre detour to get from Cemetery Side Road to the Appleton Side Road is, indeed, intolerable for anybody wishing direct north-south access. Not only is this a terrible inconvenience for people travelling in cars, it also makes it virtually impossible for cyclists south of the highway to access the Trans Canada Trail. There is no allocation for pedestrians at the newly installed traffic lights, therefore a cyclist has to wait until a car activates the lights. After crossing the lights the cyclist is confronted by concrete barriers and very little room in which to ride if they wish to risk riding on the highway. A safer alternative is to continue onto Cavanagh Road but in order to do so the
cyclist has to navigate a steep, muddy water filled ditch. It is obvious that the Ministry of Transportation gave absolutely no thought to people wishing to cycle. Many young people cycle the trail in order to get to work or school on a daily basis. A car can access Appleton Side Road, albeit after travelling 7 km out of their way, but it’s ridiculous and dangerous to think a cyclist can travel the same detour to access the Trans Canada Trail. In this day and age of trying to conserve gas and promote exercise, don’t you think the Ministry of Transportation could have made allocation for both cars and cyclists straight onto Cavanagh Road rather than condemning cars to a 7 km detour and neglecting cyclists completely?
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It’s a good thing Stephen Harper didn’t know where I’d been or who I was hanging around with five years ago. The Conservative leader was in hot water earlier this month over word that a University of Western Ontario student had been kicked out of a Tory rally because she had a photograph of her with Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff on her Facebook page. The young lady was not there to cause a ruckus, or wave a red banner. She was just there to listen respectfully to what Harper had to say. Oh that more young people would be as engaged in the political process as she. It certainly underlined the hyper-sensitive, over-centralized and edgy mood of Harper’s administration that now they are vetting who will attend his rallies by scanning their Facebook pages. Of course, we don’t want people showing up with NDP flags to upstage Harper. While Harper did eventually apologize, he might not have realized that I too would have run afoul of his rules. My brother Kieran and I were visiting my sister Dympna when she was studying teaching at Nipissing University in North Bay. It was 2006 and both thenPrime Minister Paul Martin, and Harper, were visting the northern Ontario city on the same weekend. We attended both rallies, to see the outgoing and incoming PMs. Back then, there was no screening at the Tory rally, and the only delay in seeing Martin was that the RCMP had to do a sweep of the hotel ballroom he was speaking at for bombs, which was understandable. It was a good chance to hear both party leaders and help us make up our minds. I’d hate to think that, just by listening to Martin, that would have precluded me from being able to be in the same room as Harper and See GATE, page 9 Publisher’s Liability: The advertiser agrees that the publisher shall not be liable for any damages whatsoever arising from errors in advertisements beyond actual amount paid for space used by the part of the advertisement containing the error. The publisher shall not be liable for non-insertion of any advertisement. the publisher will not knowingly publish any advertisement which is illegal, misleading or offensive. The contents of this newspaper are protected by copyright and may be used only for your personal non-commercial purposes. All other rights are reserved and commercial use is prohibited. Permission to republish any material must be sought from the relevant copyright owner.
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Continued from page 8 respectfully listen to what he had to say. During the 1999 Ontario provincial election, I was taking a high school politics course. We had to volunteer on a campaign, or serve as an election agent. I signed up with a Liberal campaign in Brampton, though the more I saw of the candidate, the less I liked him. We had to keep a log book. My teacher, was going through my log and noted that I had been handing out Liberal leaflets one day, and had attended an NDP rally the next night. “You’re a political floozie,” he joked. The reality? I had a crush on one of the two NDP girls in my class and it seemed like a good opportunity to make a good impression. When it comes to politics, we all have our own motivations.
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ties,” Lamb said. “Because so many people who come to visit Carleton Place are coming to visit friends or family, we want to friends or family to be aware.” At the tourism update at the Chamber of Commerce AGM on March 31, Lamb said that Carleton Place reported $50 million
annually in tourism spending. Lamb said she hopes the cards will encourage local businesses to create unique experiences for residents and tourists alike. While Lamb said one of the biggest challenges was selecting which 52 things to put on the cards, many Carleton Place
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All-Candidates’ Meeting Hear what your next federally elected Member of Parliament will have to say about the state of affairs in Canada and locally. All candidates for Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox & Addington will be on-hand for this.
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The Lanark County Housing Corporation(LCHC) in Smiths Falls is seeking a high energy, dynamic, professional to fill the following temporary full-time contract (pregnancy/parental leave) opportunity in our Administration Department.
RECEPTIONIST/MAINTENANCE CLERK CONTRACT (approximately 11 months) (Posting #LHC2011-003) MANDATE: Reporting to the Director of LCHC, the incumbent will be the first point of contact for inquiries at the Lanark County Housing Corporation. The incumbent will receive and prepare maintenance requests from tenants, prepare external work orders and purchase orders, accept rental payments, prepare deposits and lease renewals and assist with the tender process. In addition, clerical support will be provided to department staff as well as provide backup to other clerical positions in the office. For further details including qualifications and application deadline, visit our website at: www.lanarkcounty.ca If you meet the position qualifications as found on our website, we look forward to receiving your résumé.
John Baranyi, Green Party Ralph Lee, Independent Scott Reid, Conservative Party David Remington, Liberal Party Doug Smyth, New Democratic Party All-Candidates Meeting to be held on: Wednesday, April 27 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Caldwell Street Public School 70 Caldwell Street, Carleton Place Do you have a question you would like to have asked? If so, please submit in writing to: Carleton Place Chamber of Commerce 130 Coleman Street, Carleton Place K7C 4M7 or by e-mail to news@cpchamber.com by Friday, April 22, 2011. All questions will be juried for relevance and length. There will be limited opportunity to ask candidates questions at the meeting. Presented by: Carleton Place • Almonte
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CARLETON PLACE – In place of hearts and diamonds are food and fun in the 52 Things to See and Do in Carleton Place deck of cards that will launch at the end of this month. The Carleton Place Chamber of Commerce’s tourism initiative developed the cards with the BIA, Town of Carleton Place and heritage committee. Instead of typical suits in the deck, the cards will have the categories food and fun, arts and culture, outdoors and heritage, said Tracy Lamb from the chamber of commerce. “We’re really excited about it,” Lamb said. “We developed this idea to get locals aware and excited about things to see and do – as well as sharing that information with visitors.” The cards will be sold for $3 a deck at the information centres, but the chamber is approaching local schools about using the cards in school fundraisers. Local businesses can also purchase decks and brand them themselves with stickers, if they want to sell the cards in their own stores. Besides the cards, a small reusable shopping tote with the Carleton Place logo and photos will be for sale as well for $2. The BIA will work with local retailers to distribute and use the bags, Lamb said. “It’s our goal to keep promoting local activity and communi-
in a year,” said Lamb at the AGM presentation. “It’s for all ages, all interests, all seasons, all budgets.”
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CARLETON PLACE – Linda Pond and her softball team – the FABulasses – will be pitching more than baseballs this spring. They will be taking the FAB Light to Toronto to pitch on the CBC television show Dragons’ Den. Dragons’ Den is an entrepreneurial competition, where the hosts – the Dragons – make investment offers to presenters who come with ideas ranging from the FAB Light to cooking products to prefabricated houses. Pond took her FAB Light, originally designed to operate inside of a picnic cooler, to the Ottawa auditions for the show in March. Now she has word that she will be travelling, with the FABulasses in tow, to Toronto on May 15 to tape the show. “I’m on top of the world,” said Pond. “I need to make sure everybody’s got a clean uniform and there’s gas in the RV.” Pond had excellent feedback after her initial audition and was hopeful about getting a call back. The FAB Light was created in 1995 after an idea at a softball game. Currently distributed by Coglan’s for $9.99, Pond said she wants investments in order to expand her market into promotional materials. She said producers requested not to change a thing about their audition pitch and told her, “You guys are awesome.” Pond said she is still unsure of when the episode will air, but late fall is a good guess. She aims to keep at least 50 per cent ownership of the company, which will hopefully be lighting up more than local coolers in the year to come. The Canadian Gazette will publicize the date of the episode as soon as DBC announces its schedule.
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Day of Silence to speak out against bullying, hate crimes and child soldiers DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@metroland.com
CARLETON PLACE – Silence is golden. And the social justice club at Notre Dame Catholic High School (NDCHS) is hoping that giving the silent treatment to bullying will speak volumes during their school’s second annual Day of Silence on Friday, April 29. “I usually stay quiet for the whole day, from the time I get up to the time I go to bed,” said Liam Vanderbraak, 16, student council vice-president and social justice committee member at the school. “Last year, we all wore white shirts and we wrote on the shirts what we were protesting for,” said Megan Haley, 18, a fellow justice committee member. The Day of Silence started off at a university in Virginia in 1996 as a way to protest bullying, “to give the viewpoint of the victims, that they can’t speak up,” explained Vanderbraak. The silence continues this year, “so that the voices of those that are bullied can be heard over the silence.” Haley adds that last year, about 30 students took part, and that
during the voluntary event students can protest whichever issue is closest to their heart. “There are people who spoke up for the environment because the environment can’t speak for itself,” said Haley, with others pro-
“I usually stay quiet for the whole day, from the time I get up to the time I go to bed. ” Liam Vanderbraak Day of Silence organizer testing on behalf of African child soldiers or poverty. Vanderbraak himself will be protesting against bullying carried out against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) teens. “The school has no problem with that,” he said of discussing a gay rights issue in a Catholic setting. “We don’t discriminate against anyone’s race, religion or sexual orientation.” Vanderbraak said that while anti-gay bulling is not a problem
at NDCHS, it is at some other schools in the province. “I have friends who are harassed for being LGBT,” said Vanderbraak. He also pointed out that messages on the T-shirts had to be respectful, in keeping with school guidelines, and could not contain any anti-Catholic messages. The duo does not anticipate running into any problems with their vow of silence while sitting in class. “During class time, they (participating students) are to speak up if called upon to do so,” for classwork, said Haley. “(But) a lot of the teachers will respect their right to be silent.” In fact, some teachers used last year’s Day of Silence as a teaching opportunity. Haley recalled that in one Grade 12 English class last year, the teacher stated that “instead of being quiet, students should speak out on the issues,” said Haley. “It achieved its point by (getting) people talking about it.” Haley is looking forward to the day, because “we’re allowed to project our views on this day. Everybody has their one day to talk about their issues.”
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Speak not: Liam Vanderbraak, 16, student council vice president and social justice committee member at Notre Dame Catholic High School, and Megan Haley, 18, a fellow justice committee member, will be staying silent for the upcoming Day of Silence.
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Shack is tip of the iceberg Ice fishing hut’s removal sends residents around in circles BRIER DODGE brier.dodge@metroland.com
SCOTCH CORNERS - The little ice fishing shack fell into a big hole. A shack from the ice fishing season was not removed off King’s Bay on Mississippi Lake, close to Scotch Corners in Beckwith Township. Lynn Bell lives on Finch Lane and saw the sinking shack from her bedroom window. Bell became concerned because the shack has moved with the current and is very close to a main water channel that many people, including herself and neighbours, use for boats and personal watercrafts. “It’s in the main channel. It’s the equivalent of putting the same ice shack on the road on a dark night,” Bell said. “Someone’s going to get killed.” The shack was almost submerged about 70 metres from shore last week, impossible to get to because of remaining ice. The shack was left past the Photo by Brier Dodge deadline on the water and never The arrow above shows the area on Mississippi Lake where a sunken fishing shack was removed by the owners, but how last week. It was close to the channel and had drifted over several days. The abandoned it is going to get out of the water hut was visible from the backyards of houses on Finch Lane. is a mystery. Bell and neighbours made phones calls to a number of people, all of whom told her they were not mandated to take the shack out of the water. Bell said her and neighbours’ calls included the Mississippi Valley Conservation (MVC), Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), Minister of Natural Resources Linda Jeffrey, OPP, Beckwith Township and MPP Randy Hillier’s office. It isn’t in the direct mandate or responsibilities of any of these offices or officials to remove the stray fishing shack, so the question left was, who is?
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WHOSE HUT? Greg Bourne from the MNR said “it would be the person who built the hut’s responsibility, to my knowledge,” but an acting officer was investigating. Volunteers Ed Carew, pastpresident of the Mississippi Lakes Association and Vern Runnells, current president, work to put out warning buoys yearly and deal with local water issues. Carew investigated the situation and spoke to several neighbours and said that they did see an MNR official come and look at the shack, only to determine it was too dangerous to remove due to ice still in the water. Carew’s original reaction was to call MNR and report the See SHACK, page 13
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shack, as they are responsible for licensing and enforcement of fishing huts, which must be registered and marked with a number. “Apparently the owner of the fish hut decided not to take it off and came and took the numbers off,� Carew said. “That’s the story.� WHOSE JOB IS IT NOW? Bourne looked into the issue of the ice shack further and said that it fell into the category of litter or debris. If the person who left it there could be identified, there could be a court order for them to remove it. But when they don’t know who the person is, and it’s not on Crown land, the MNR doesn’t have to the mandate to remove it, Bourne said. “If it’s a hazard to public safety it would be the police,� he said. “And if any of the debris in a waterway is a hazard to navigation, it would be Transport Canada.� Bourne said that the MNR has a tip line where people can call in and report unregistered huts so the person can be charged. Const. Sean Trahan said that
he had never heard of the OPP removing an ice hut and hadn’t received any calls he was aware of. “We don’t have the equipment to do something like that,� he said. “But obviously we’re concerned about safety too. I don’t know where it falls – I understand the frustration.� Transportation Canada was not immediately aware of the jurisdiction, but said that it sounded like something they would take care of. Rebecca Earl, regional communications adviser for Transport Canada responded by email. She said that if there is an interference to navigation through a waterway, that a navigable waters protection officer would conduct an investigation. It would then be removed or marked with buoys to alert the public. “Removal of the obstruction is the responsibility of the owner or Transport Canada if an owner can not be identified,� she wrote. She said that Transport Canada was unaware of the fishing shack, but have now opened a file. If it was a naturally occurring obstruction, then the responsibility would be back with MNR or MVC.
AROUND IN CIRCLES Residents were frustrated that they were going around in circles with their phone calls. The first people to pose a solution were Carew and Runnells, MLA volunteers who said they want to go out with volunteers in personal boats as soon as the water is safe. “Something we’ve been involved in is trying to identify people responsible,� said Carew. “It’s very frustrating for people, you go round and round the circle.� He said that this is not the first time there were difficulties in
identifying the responsible governing body. Runnells sees it as the tip of the iceberg. He said it all starts from the lack of a proper lake management plan that identifies what issues fall into which jurisdiction. The lake management plan would involve the municipalities and all interested jurisdictions and form rules and regulations to do with the lake. Runnells said the increase of lake usage with the widening of
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Highway 7 highway means that the lake needs to be properly managed so development doesn’t get out of control. “If the buck stops somewhere, it’s got to stop at a lake management plan,� Runnells said. “There’s got to be something in place.� Bell said she just wants someone to take the fishing shack out so that no one is hurt in a boating accident. “Let’s get someone to take proper ownership of this.�
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to 7 p.m. Adults $12, children 12 and under $6, pre-schoolers free. Tickets available through church members, at the door, or by calling Bonnie at 613-256-2389 or Donna at 613-256-1894 or the church office at 613-256-1355.
SATURDAY, APRIL 30 Roast beef supper, St. John’s Anglican Church, 110 Fergson Falls Rd., Innisville, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Free Masonic child identification clinic, hosted by St. John’s Masonic Lodge, at TD Canada Trust, 565 McNeely Ave., Carleton Place, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, please call 613-283-7790.
THURSDAY, APRIL 14 Local cyclists Les Humphreys and Dave McAuslan will discuss their experiences pedaling 1,600 kilometres across Cuba, during a slide presentation at Union Hall, 7 p.m.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15 A Night for Sendai, a fundraiser for the major Japanese city badly hit by last month’s earthquake and tsunami, at the Almonte Old Town Hall, 14 Bridge St., 7 p.m. Proceeds to Save the Children Canada, which is working in Japan. Tickets, $10 for adults, $5 for students, available at Mill Street Books, 52 Mill St., Almonte, and Baker Bob’s, 73 Little Bridge St. Donation boxes are also available at these locations. Wings and Trivia Night at Carleton Place Royal Canadian Legion Branch hall, 177 George St. Food served from 5 to 7 p.m., trivia challenge follows. For details, please call 613-257-1727. Ladies Auxiliary TGIF Friday Lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Carleton Place Royal Canadian Legion, 177 George St. All welcome. Call 613-257-1727 for details. Beckwith Youth Committee Canadian Safety Council babysitters course, today and tomorrow, 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Brunton Community Hall, 1702 Ninth Line Beckwith. $40 registration fee, bring your lunch, must be 12 years of age or older. To register, call Beckwith Recreation Department at 613-257-1539. Forms can be found www.twp.beckwith.on.ca under Recreation – Youth Committee.
SATURDAY, APRIL 16 Fundraising BBQ for J.-L. Couroux French-language Catholic elementary school play structure project at the Carleton Place Wal-Mart, 450 McNeely Ave., from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Carleton Place Curling Club Suitcase Social, at the curling club, 120 Patterson Cres. Tickets $20. Please call Linda at 613-257-9010 for details. Win
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HOP-SCOTCH FOR JAPAN RELIEF On Sunday, April 10, four children on Elgin Street in Almonte took it upon themselves to organize a fundraiser for the earthquake/tsunami in Japan.The kids created an extra long hop-scotch the day before and thought that it would be a fun idea to do the hop-scotch each time there was a donation. The kids ended up with $55 in donations in just four hours and they are proud of their efforts. The hoppers are, from left, Gabe Powter, Silas LeRoy, Perry Santry and Xena Santry. a trip to Las Vegas. Mississippi Little League player registration, 10 a.m. to noon, Carleton Place arena boardroom. First annual “Re-Newed” bike sale, Arklan Community Public School, 123 Patterson Cres., Carleton Place, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sponsored by Arklan Fundraising Committee. Refreshments, police bike safety demonstration, draw for a new bike.
Coleman St. Fundraiser for the youth centre. For details, please call the youth centre at 613-257-8901 or by email at cpCOREyouthservices@gmail. com.
SUNDAY, APRIL 17 Special Palm Sunday service, 2 p.m., St. Mark’s Anglican Church, Pakenham. Tenor David Galbraith and accompanist Debbie Bernard will perform. Light reception following service.
THURSDAY, APRIL 21 Four-hand euchre, 7:30 p.m. 375 Country St., Almonte. Light lunch. Sponsored by the Town and Country Tenants Association. Contact Norma at 613-256-4179.
FRIDAY, APRIL 22 Helen Wilson Memorial Dart Tournament at Carleton Place Royal Canadian Legion branch, 177 George St. Registration from 11 a.m. to noon. $10 donation. Call 613-2571727 for details.
MONDAY, APRIL 18 Mississippi Mills Pitch-In Day, 9 a.m. to noon. Pitch-in bags are available at Nicholson’s Sundries, Pakenham, Clayton General Store, community mailboxes in Appleton, Baker Bob’s in Almonte and the recreation and culture department at Almonte Old Town Hall. Benefit fundraiser for the Dunham family, who lost everything in a fire, Almonte Royal Canadian Legion branch, 100 Bridge St., 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Gift certificate raffle, auction, several bands including, Brothers Through the Hills, Sweet Sounds, Bill Dougdale and Andy Bowes. Tickets can be purchased by calling 613-492-0902, for $5. Second annual Skateboarda-Thon: Skate of Mind, sponsored by Carleton Place and District Youth Centre, 15
Almonte Quilters Guild meeting, 7 p.m., Almonte Civitan Hall, 500 Almonte St. Garage swap night tonight. Bring a maximum of five things to swap. Please bring dry footwear. New members always welcome. The Carleton Place Business Improvement Area (BIA) 12th annual pitch-in week kicks off with a joint clean-up from Carleton Place town council and members of the Carleton Place and District Youth Club, at 9:30 a.m. at the youth centre, 25 Mill St. The week runs from April 18 to 23.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 Pakenham Horticultural Society meeting, 8 p.m., St. Andrew United Church, Pakenham. Guest speaker, Mark Dallas, speaks on roses. All welcome. Call Fern Martin at 613-624-5104.
Almonte lecture series welcomes Carleton University geography professor Ken Torrance who will speak on soil at 7 p.m. at Almonte Old Town Hall.
MONDAY, APRIL 25 Zumba dance fundraiser for the new play structure at Ecole Elementaire Catholic J.-L.-Couroux in Carleton Place. The dance will be held at Notre Dame Catholic High School 157 McKenzie St. in Carleton Place at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person.
TUESDAY, APRIL 26 Lanark County Knitting Guild, 7 p.m., Almonte United Church hall, 106 Elgin St. Contact Barb Carroll at 613256-6646 or barbaracarroll@ rogers.com Blood donor clinic, Almonte Civitan Hall, 500 Almonte St.,
main hall, 2 to 7:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 Co-Operative Nursery School of Almonte Open House and Registration Evening, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Almonte United Church hall, 106 Elgin St. For more information call Lisa Code at 613-257-3428. Film Night at Stewart Community Centre arena hall, 7 p.m. Film: The Man Who Planted Trees and Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathi.
THURSDAY, APRIL 28
Bluegrass concert with awardwinning band Concession 23, Cedar Hill School House Community Centre, 270 Cedar Hill Side Rd., Pakenham, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $120 at the door. Limited seating. Call 613-256-5439 for reservations. Fundraiser for the Friends of the Cedar Hill School House. Hot roast beef supper, Christ Church, Ashton, 4 to 7 p.m. Tickets at the door. Take-out available. All-you-can-eat-pie.
SUNDAY, MAY 1 Evening Dinner, Stewart Community Centre hall, 112 MacFarlane St., Pakenham, 4 to 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by St. Mark’s Anglican Church. For details, please call Helen at 613-256-4126. “Jazz Vespers,” with jazz duo Peter Woods and Brian Brown at St. James Anglican Church, 225 Edmund St., Carleton Place, 4 p.m. Donation only. Cliff Bennett gives a Tree Talk and Walk at 1772 Clayton Rd., 2 p.m.
Tree Walk and Talk with Brian Anderson, Mill of Kintail Conservation Area, 2 p.m.
Tree Bike Ride, 9 a.m. Meet Jeff Mills at the Palms, 78 Mill St. The ride will take about 20 minutes.
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Halfway to Heaven, the new Mississippi Mudds musical, opens today at the Carleton Place town hall auditorium at 8 p.m. The musical will also be performed at 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 30, Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7. There will be a matinee performance on Sunday, May 1 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20, available from the Arts Carleton Place office, 132 Coleman St., Carleton Place. Call 613-257-2031 for details.
Ray Holland gives a Tree Talk and Walk at Stewart Community Centre, 112 MacFarlane St., Pakenham, 7 p.m.
Tree Talk and Walk at Al Potvin’s Arboretum, 38 Carss St., Almonte, 7 p.m. Roast beef dinner, Almonte United Church, 106 Elgin St., 5
TUESDAY, MAY 3 Trade Fair, featuring industry apprenticeships in the trades and construction industry, Notre Dame Catholic High School, 157 McKenzie St., Carleton Place, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All students welcome. Brian Anderson gives a Tree Talk and Walk at Blakeney Park, 2 p.m. Later, Mike O’Malley will give his own Tree Talk and Walk in Appleton near the community mail boxes at 7 p.m. Please wear rubber boots.
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rights will also automatically become the property of TYPS, and will be used desmond.devoy@metroland.com on everything from letterhead to the ALMONTE – Want to make your mark website to promotional materials. Entrants have until Saturday, April on Mississippi Mills’ young people? Taking Young People Seriously 30, to deliver their works electronically (TYPS), in Almonte, is looking for cre- to julie@typsyouthcentre.org, or by ative minds and hands to create a new dropping it off in person between 2:30 logo and name for the group, which re- and 8:30 p.m. The judging panel will be made up of cently moved from 79 Bridge St., over to the TYPS board of 65 Mill St. directors, who will “We’re trying to uplikely choose a wingrade our name because ner in time for their our name still includes “We want it to be next meeting after Almonte, and we’re trycheery and send the April 30. The works ing to be more incluwill be judged on sive,” said Rachel Eades, right vibe for the creativity, originaloutreach co-ordinator ity, use of space and for the Almonte Youth youth centre.” colour. Centre. Rachel Eades “We want it to be One of the major requirements of the comOutreach Co-ordinator cheery and send the right vibe for the petition is to include the youth centre,” said name Mississippi Mills Eades. in both the logo and The centre has already received one name. “(You can use) any type of media, but submission. “It’s a good one, but hopefully we can we prefer digital,” said Eades, though accommodations can be made to digi- get more,” said Eades. Another reason for the change is betize non-digital entries. “The logo has cause the TYPS name often gets conto be re-sizable.” People can enter individually or as fused for an organization with the same part of a collective when submitting acronym based in Merrickville. “They’re more research based and their work, though submissions are we’re part of their membership,” said limited to one per person or group. Photo by Kieran Devoy “The name Mississippi Mills is the Eades, which adds to the confusion. The current location of Taking Young People Seriously, TYPS, the Almonte Youth Centre, is For more information, please vis- asking talented people to come up with a new name and logo for the facility, seen here just only string thing that it must contain,” said Eades, as well as fitting in with the it the centre’s web site at typsyouth off of Mill Street. group’s mandate. The work must also centre.org include a contact name and phone number. The winning entry’s distribution
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Jersey Shore vibe, random hugs, empathy at 30 Hour Famine at CPHS Eighth year of fundraiser sees record numbers for participation DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@metroland.com
CARLETON PLACE – The 30 Hour Famine at Carleton Place High School last week brought young people together in solidarity with the hungry, brought out more fun than a barrel of monkeys, and more drama than an episode of Jersey Shore. More than 200 kids, or about 35 per cent of the school population, stopped eating after midnight on Friday, April 8, and did not resume eating until 6 a.m. on Saturday, April 9. The event’s sponsor, World Vision, a Christian charity, were reportedly blown away by the amount of student participation, according to Barry Russell, a science teacher at the school, who has helped organize the event for the past eight years. “The amount of money for a small town, the per cent with kids that are participating…that is just off the map for them,” said Russell. At about 8 p.m., the school went into lockdown, with no students allowed to leave the premises, save for a smoke break out front.
At the point when the students were hitting their 20th hour without food, even Russell was starting to go a little crazy. “This is the God of the famine speaking,” said Russell, doing his best Robin Williams, Good Morning Vietnam impression on the school’s public address system. Many students were staying awake and alert with power drinks, but as he walked the halls, Russell urged many hyper kids to slow down and take some water. “Relaxerate, okay?” he said to one student, wrapped up in a blanket, running down the halls. He repeated the message later on the announcements. “Don’t be a goof,” said Russell, wrapping up his announcement. “Over and out.” For all of the silliness, the event has quite a serious message. “The idea is, what would it be like if you were a kid in the Third World,” said Russell, where going for food for 30 hours can be common. “For some of them (the participants), it brings it all home, like, ‘Jeez, I can’t do this.’”
Russell had arranged for muffins from Tim Hortons to break the fast the next morning, after “I do a very loud announcement to wake them up,” which many a groggy teenager will not thank him for. Grade 10 student Sylvannah Tomagatick helped Russell organize the event, and by Friday evening, she was really starting to feel the effects of zero food. “I get really crabby when I’m hungry,” she said. “I have a short fuse.” The last thing she had had to eat was some carrots. Throughout the school, kids were playing badminton and basketball in the gym, video games in the halls, poker in the cafeteria, impromptu games of Twister, and generally goofing off elsewhere. “You stick a lot of kids to-
gether and there is going to be drama,” said Tomagatick. “It’s like an episode of Jersey Shore.” Some of the symptoms of sleep and food deprivation were a little surprising to her, with quite a few random, anonymous hugs in the hallway. “I’ve been going around, asking people if they are going to sleep and they say no,” said Tomagatick. “People are going to crash and burn,” she predicted. Aside from all the goofiness of her classmate – like her friend Stash Stevens and his pet Hippy the Hippo – she stressed the importance of the evening to raise money and help out a good cause. “I feel more connected,” Photo by Desmond Devoy said Tomagatick. “I feel As their friends try to concentrate on playing video games, a more empathy. I feel more group of guys noisily pose for the camera during the 30 Hour willing to give.” Famine at Carleton Place High School on April 8.
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CARLETON PLACE – The kids are invited to hop skip and jump down Bridge Street for the Easter Bunny Run by People First of Lanark County on April 23. Kids are invited to show up with their parents or adult supervision at the Carleton Place Town Hall at noon. From there, they will head out on a clue-filled egg and candy hunt through local businesses – with a little help from the Easter Bunny. “The businesses give our
candy and we write some clues,” said Kathy Seguin, executive administrator at People First. “They make a big deal out of it for the kids.” This free event runs from noon until 2 p.m. and turned out an excellent crowd last year, with around 180 kids participating, Seguin said. Among chocolate treats and the Easter Bunny, SRC Music School students will be performing. No registration is required for the event, which will travel down Bridge Street and to other area businesses. Seguin said that 16 businesses have currently confirmed, but she hopes more will join. If any Photo by Desmond Devoy busineses are interested in joining, they can call 613-2577730. “The kids really love it,” she said “It’s something different Edward, left, played by Chris Cottrell, recently deceased, is surprised when he wakes up to find Sabio, his guardthat not every town does, so ian angel, played by Tony Scott, looking over him during a rhearsal for Halfway to Heaven. The Mississippi Mudds play runs on April 29 to May 7. Call 613-257-2031 for information. we’re proud to do it.”
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Juke Box Mania: new fundraiser comes to Lanark County The Advocacy and Fundraising Committee of Open Doors for Lanark Children and Youth is teaming up with Family Services Ottawa to host the first Juke Box Mania night in Lanark County. Family Services Ottawa created Juke Box Mania many years ago and it is a sold out event every October in Ottawa. Juke Box Mania is all about having fun and raising money for Open Doors for Lanark Children and Youth, the child and youth mental health centre serving Lanark County. This year, the event is happening on April 16. The Perth Civitan Club is a big supporter, providing the Perth Civitan site on Highway 43 and providing vol-
unteers for the event itself. But as Gail Read, the chief organizer of Juke Box Mania, said, “It was easy to get people on board to help. We have a number of sponsors and lots of volunteers. It was an easy sell; a good cause and a fun event! RBC in Perth, Metroland, Barnabee’s Independent, Lake FM and Jack FM are all on board.” Teams of up to eight people will be arriving at the Civitan in Perth at 7 p.m. on April 16. The teams register for $100 a team and then choose a team name. On the actual night, lots of people will be dressing up as their team name so Perth will be full of KISS, the Beatles, all of the greats!
Mark Arnold from Family Services Ottawa will be the MC for the event and Mark is famous for dressing up too. One never knows; will he come as Elvis? Elton? And what trivia categories will he pick for April 16? Movie magic? The battle of the bands (Beatles versus the Stones)? You have to attend on to find out. “The timing of Juke Box Mania is great. It is a great warm up for Children’s Mental Health Week which is the first week of May. We have Children’s Mental Health Week to raise awareness of children’s
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CARLETON PLACE – Two Carleton Place area residents have been charged as a result of a second investigation initiated by a search warrant conducted on Feb. 16, at a residence on Town Line Road, Carleton Place.
The Lanark County OPP, the OPP east region rural agricultural crime team and the Ottawa police service launched an investigation when an enclosed double snowmobile trailer was located on the property.
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Canada’s red ensign flag now flying at Memorial Park DESMOND DEVOY
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Above, Ron Goebel of the Carleton Place Royal Canadian Legion’s cenotaph restoriation committee helps Carleton Place Mayor Wendy LeBlanc, and Second World War veterans Cleve Thorpe and Jim Plumb raise the red ensign, Canada’s old flag, which Canadian troops fought under during both World Wars and the Korean War. At right, the Canadian army jacket worn by George Southwell Sr. of Pakenham township, during his service in the First World War. The jacket was on display at the Vimy Ridge ceremony on April 9 at Memorial Park in Carleton Place.
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LeBlanc echoed Goebel’s sentiments about the battle. desmond.devoy@metroland.com “It has been described as the CARLETON PLACE – We are birth of a nation,” said LeBlanc, who we are because of their sac- who noted that Canadians rose to the occasion. “May we be ever rifice. “Ninety four years ago today, mindful of the men and women our soldiers went to battle in who served and sacrificed. May sleet and a very, very bad snow- we forever show our gratitude storm,” said Ron Goebel, chair- and remembrance, and may we man of the Legion’s cenotaph remember the families and loved restoration committee, during ones at home.” Lanark, Frontenac, Lennox the Vimy Ridge Day ceremony at Memorial Park on Saturday, and Addington MP Scott Reid pointed out that it was signifiApril 9. As a constant reminder of the cant that the Canadian Tomb of fallen, a Canadian army jacket the Unknown Solider in Ottawa worn by George Southwell Sr., holds the body of a young man from what was then Pakenham who lost his life at the Battle of township, was on display in front Vimy Ridge. “I think that signifies the imof the podium for the duration of the ceremony. While Southwell portance of Vimy Ridge,” said did not see action at Vimy Ridge, Reid, which was a showcase for his uniform was similar to what “Canadian persistence, and CaCanadian soldiers would have nadian ingenuity.” Even before the battle, the Caworn on the day of the battle, and Southwell was a longtime nadian fighting reputation premember of the Carleton Place ceded its soldiers. “Canadians were feared by the Legion. Goebel reminded the assem- Germans, more than any other bled that there was actually allied troops,” said Reid. Lanark, Fronsomewhat of a festenac, Lennox tive atmosphere and Addington as Canada preMPP Randy pared to join its “Vimy Ridge was evoHillier recalled Commonwealth lution of Canada from that Vimy Day partners in gowas not always ing to war in Eu- a colony to a fully inrope in August dependent, democratic as well commemorated as of 1914. it is today. “Within two country ” “These Vimy weeks, our first Iain Davidson Days were not dozen volunavailable to teers…left Carme as a young leton Place to join the war effort,” said Goebel. man,” said Hillier. “It is a reThere was a parade as the young membrance of our culture and men marched to the train station our heritage.” Two of his own three sons on what is now Coleman Street. The last sounds they likely heard are involved in the military, one before they pulled away down the with the Calgary Highlanders, tracks towards Ottawa were the and the other who is stationed at CFB Shiloh in Manitoba with strains of Auld Lang Syne. Carleton Place ended up send- the Princess Patricia’s Light Ining 289 men to the Great War, fantry. Soldiers as well remember the but 47 of that number did not role that the battle played in forgreturn. By 1917, however, the grim re- ing a truly independent Canadiality of war had truly set in, but an identity, one separate from its Canada had carved a name for old image as a British colony. “Vimy Ridge was the evoluitself. The Battle of Vimy Ridge would prove to be one of Cana- tion of Canada from a colony to a fully independent, democratic da’s finest moments. “The turning point of this war country,” said Iain Davidson, was the Battle of Vimy Ridge,” president of the Carleton Place said Goebel, as all four of Can- branch of the Royal Canadian ada’s army divisions fought to Legion. “It is a very important take the ridge. Seven soldiers symbol.” Following their remarks, the from Carleton Place were killed in the battle. Of that number, red ensign, Canada’s pre-1965 five were killed in action on the flag, which Canadian troops field, while two more died later fought under at Vimy Ridge, was of wounds suffered on the field. raised by LeBlanc and Second “It was a vicious battle,” said World War veterans Cleve ThorGoebel. “During this battle, Ca- pe and Jim Plum. nadian soldiers carried the red Rev. Peter W. Dahlin, of Zionensign. It is of significant mili- Memorial United Church, called tary history to our vets.” the red ensign, “a sign of God’s Carleton Place Mayor Wendy presence with us at all times.”
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Beckwith Township commended for services for youth in report DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@metroland.com
BECKWITH TOWNSHIP – Beckwith was commended last week for the many programs it offers its young people. “Because we live rurally, we have different things that affect us,” said Jane Torrance, community co-ordinator for Lanark County Planning Council for Children, Youth and Families. “We don’t have transport to get to squash courts…(But) the programs that you host here are very good.” Torrance was speaking out about United Way’s community profile report on Beckwith Township, which she presented to Beckwith council on Tuesday, April 5. RAISE A CHILD “It takes a community to raise a child. It’s not just parents,” said Torrance. “It’s not to paint a picture of a community,” Torrance cautioned. “It’s a point in time with indicators.” Torrance said that investment in children is always worth it. “We get $8 back for every dollar we invest in children,” said Torrance. “(But) it takes a while.” The report found that Beckwith was home to about 930 children between the ages of four and 13. Meanwhile, about 11 per cent of Beckwith’s population is made up of children aged seven to 13. “How do you tackle a problem like poverty? It’s so difficult,” said Torrance. “A child who does not have a
“If you have a very low in- erty, but she hastened to add great start in life ends up cost- pening in your community,” said Emily Cassells, a data analyst come, you can’t afford to live in that, “it’s not the purpose of this ing us more.” Beckwith,” said Reeve Richard presentation to pit communities In looking at Beckwith specifi- for Lanark County. against each other.” Kidd. cally, Torrance noted “Where are you going that the numbers LOCAL SERIES to buy a house?” are not too bad. The report showed “You have a low “You’re the envy of the county with Torrance’s talk was part of an that there were only 105 rate of lone-parent renters in all of Beck- ongoing series of presentations families,” said Tor- those figures.” with, some of which she has made throughout the rance. There are Jane Torrance were likely cottage rent- area to councils in Smiths Falls about 160 families ers, noted Kidd. Even and Lanark Highlands Townin the township Community co-ordinator for Lanark Planning so, about 45 per cent of ship. who are led by a A full look at the report for difsingle parent. Of Council for Children , Youth and Families Beckwith households spend more than spend ferent areas of the county can those, 31 per cent be found on the Lanark County more than 30 per cent of are led by fathers, their income on hous- United Way web site at www. and 68 per cent are unitedwaykfla.ca, by clicking on ing costs. led by mothers. “You’re the envy of the county the “Community Profiles – SE “There is a high level of stress Torrance noted that some parents needed help with skills to in Lanark County,” said Tor- with those figures,” said Tor- Ontario” button. rance. “There are a lot of things rance of the incidence of povbetter raise their children. “Would parents not know that are not going well.” “Economically there has been enough to read to their kids?” new big stresses in the commuasked Coun. Brian Dowdall. Cassells replied that not all nity,” added Cassells. The numbers proved illumiparents possess such skills and that such deficiencies are nating to members of council. “across the spectrum, high or low income.” (Canadian Federation The average annual income in For Several Local Consignors Beckwith rose by nine per cent of University Women) SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2011 from $76,756 in 2001 to $83,700 in at 9:30 a.m. announces the Held at the Cobden Ag Hall 2006, according to Statistics CanTravel Hwy 17 to Astrolabe Rd., Astrolabe Rd. to Cobden Fairgrounds. ada information. The unemploySigns. ment rate rose slight during that 1970 Lincoln, 56,000miles, 460 V8; 1977 Honda 750 motorcycle; five-year period from 3.2 per cent 2000 Grand Touring 500 snowmobile; Bombardi snowmobile, Apply NOW – Deadline May 7, 2011 in 2001 to 3.6 per cent in 2006, 7000kms; Husqvarna 18 ½ HP 42” cut hydro static riding mower (like new); good tools; good glass; furniture & much more! while the number of low income The Canadian Federation of University Women families actually dropped by 0.2 Check website for more details. (CFUW Perth & District) is pleased to announce per cent from 4.1 per cent in 2001 STEWART’S AUCTIONS the launch of the Education Awards process, an Cobden, ON (613) 646-7649 www.revelstewart.com to 3.9 per cent in 2006. 462288 annual commitment it has undertaken repeatedly “This is 2006 census data,” as an advocate of quality education in addition to said Torrance. “There has been women’s equality, social justice, human rights, an economic downturn (since peace and the environment. then).” This Award Program offers financial assistance to There will be another census women residing in Perth and surrounding area taken this year. and pursuing an accredited College, University or “Numbers are one thing but equivalent program. Women of all ages are eligible you have to look at what is hapto apply, subject to acceptance in a recognized program of studies. This Award will be of particular interest to those upgrading academic credentials, employment prospects and/or skills. The application guidelines below are also posted on the website h p://cfuw-perth-district.com.
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Two hundred tons of mushroom compost LOUISE AND MIKE JEAYS That’s how much mushroom compost the Rotary Club of Carleton Place and Mississippi Mills have delivered to local gardeners in the last six years. The annual sale is held at the end of April each year, and demand has grown steadily. Many customers come back for more each year, and are convinced it helps them to grow better plants and tastier vegetables. Almost all the profit is donated back to local charities, such as the daycare centre, the two local hospitals, the Alwood Addiction Centre, and as bursaries to the high schools. The rest goes to international charities, such
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as the relief effort for the Haiti earthquake. Donations are also made to local sports teams who come out and shovel the compost into bags, and then help with the delivery. More than one team has financed yearly activities from this project. The club offers home delivery within 10 kilometres of Carleton Place or Almonte – which is a great help because the 40 litre bags are quite heavy. They can be ordered up to April 24 by calling 613-253-1386. Alternatively, bags will be on sale for pick up, on April 30 and May 1 at the Old Barracks, at 7270 County Road 29 (just north of Carleton Place). We will load them into your car for you. The cost is $6 for a 40 litre bag.
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Priority is given to women who demonstrate financial need; are a empting to improve their lives through further education; are returning to the workforce for be er opportunities and who may not have family support.
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The rewards of volunteering are personal and priceless After retiring from a very full and rewarding career in nursing, I began to feel I had more to give to my community. I was approached by a neighbour who wanted help with one of her projects for Children’s Aid. Her enthusiasm was contagious. I began to assist her in sorting donated snow suits for mending, washing and zipper repairs, as part of the process in the annual Snow Suit Campaign in my area. Every year I say to myself that this is the last year I will have the time and strength to participate and every year I see a greater need to continue. I get so much satisfaction from my small part in helping a child stay warm on cold wintry days, knowing that it may be the only warmth both physically and emotionally that that child may get over a very long time, if at all. It is because of the stable background that I had that I want to care for these children, in a way that my own parents cared for me and my siblings. It’s not so much to do! Fix up a snow suit for an unknown
child! But to the newly widowed father of three girls who lost his job because he had to stay home and be everything to his family, who came reluctantly to pick up his requested snow suits without his daughters the first year, returned the second year with his family proudly in tow, and again the third year, family in front of him to donate new snow suits and announce that he was finally able to take care of things by himself, thanked us profoundly and left proudly with his head held high and his daughters draped around him, it means so much. I am so proud of him. I love a happy ending – I keep coming back for more! I hope more people can experience the same sense of completeness that I have felt over the past several years from being a volunteer in such a challenging and supportive organization. It’s hard work, some of the toughest I have had to do - but the rewards are personal and priceless to those involved. The whole experience has helped me develop so many strengths that I never knew I had. I am a better person for the experience and I hope I encourage the same in people around me.
Tay Valley Township would like to thank its dedicated coaches, firefighters and working group volunteers for their time, energy and commitment.
THE VALUE OF ONE, THE POWER OF MANY On behalf of our patients and staff, the Board of Directors of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital salute the volunteers at our hospital who give so freely of their time and talents. Our staff would like to recognize and thank all of those dedicated individuals who support our communities in such a compassionate way.
THANK YOU!
Once again volunteers at the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital will contribute over 20,000 hours this year. Volunteers are essential in providing a more comfortable experience for patients, visitors and staff alike.
welcome@tayvalleytwp.ca
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You truly make our community a great place to live!
Lets celebrate the contributions of our volunteers.
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saluting volunteers
National Volunteer Week
95 per cent of Canadians engage in at least one form of social support. (Canadian Survey of Giving, Volunteering & Participating, 2007)
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12.5 million Canadians volunteer their time to charitable and not-for-profit organizations. (Canadian Survey of Giving, Volunteering & Participating, 2007)
We often take for granted the very ones that most deserve our gratitude.
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2.1 billion is the number of hours Canadian volunteers give annually, which is equivalent to about 1.1 million full-time jobs. (Canadian Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating, 2007) 161,000 is the approx. number of charitable and not-for-profit organizations in Canada. (Canada Revenue Agency)
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children – the Children’s Aid Society celebrates all of the volunteers who daily make our community a better place to live – a place where children and youth can thrive as they travel along life’s path.
We couldn’t get by without you!
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Thanks to all our amazing volunteers for your gi s of time and hard work. Drummond/North Elmsley Tay Valley
Fire Rescue BBD&E and South Sherbrooke Stations
Thank you to all our Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency First Responders! Proudly Serving the Residents and Communities in the Townships of Drummond/North Elmsley and Tay Valley
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D/Chief Wayne Drummond Capt. Rod Black Capt. Dave Joy Wayne Porteous Mark Egan Brent Townend Eddie Baker Greg McIntosh Marty McKittrick
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The Ocean Wave Fire Company has served the Town of Carleton Place proudly since 1875. During National Volunteer Week we salute our volunteers for their dedication to duty and their service to the community. We also would like to recognize the sacrifices their families make. Without their support our service would not be possible.
Capt. Rick Jackson Capt. Al Johns Bob Wilson Brent Hurdis Darrell McNeil Chris Fisher Jason Jackson Mie Williams Troy Hurdis
Matt Anderson Bill Katsoulis Ryan Johnston Bob Hewitt Todd Hovila Scott Wilson Jesse Mask Brent Church
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More than seven per cent of the population are ‘uber volunteers’ – this single group contributes nearly 80 per cent of the total volunteer hours tallied. (Canadian Survey of Giving, Volunteering & Participating, 2007)
The top three reasons why Canadians volunteer:
54 per cent of all non-profit and charitable organizations have no paid staff. (National Survey of Non-Profit & Voluntary Organizations, Statistic Canada, 2005)
starts with
Volunteering
To all our Mississippi Mills volunteers ~
THANK YOU
Your community’s newest support foundation is looking for volunteers!
Our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to all our volunteers, you help make Carleton Place a great place to live!
Thanks for your help and dedication. www.mississippimills.ca
Mills Community Support Corporation
to all our volunteers…
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To make a contribution to their community; The desire to make use of personal skills and experiences; Having been personally affected
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HOME SUPPORT PROGRAM Wishes to THANK its VOLUNTEERS For the care, time and consideration provided to our clients and office staff. Member Agency
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Thank you to our wonderful volunteers, the heart and soul of our agency!
Metroland Media Ottawa Region salutes the volunteers that make our communities such wonderful places to live.
Community Home Support – Lanark County
Is a volunteer based agency for seniors and adults with physical disabilities. We provide programs and services that help our clients continue to reside in their homes and remain a part of their community.
Services Provided:
Meals On Wheels, Transportation, Foot Care, Diners Clubs, Home Help, Home Maintenance, Friendly Visiting, Security/Reassurance, Volunteer Hospice Visiting Service.
Locations:
Perth 613-267-6400, Smiths Falls 613-283-6745, Lanark 613-259-5412, Carleton Place 613-253-0733, Pakenham 613-624-5647.
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200 is the number of volunteer centres in Canada. They are the local leaders of volunteerism responding to the needs of local volunteers and volunteer-involving organizations. (Volunteer Canada, 2010)
www.volunteer.ca
Volunteering can help build self-esteem, develop life-long skills, strengthen community, and improve health. Harvard University research shows volunteering is a reflection of social connectedness that is strongly associated with the health of people in that community. (Volunteering & Healthy Aging Project, Volunteer Canada, 2009)
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The Lanark County Therapeutic Riding Program would like to salute and thank over 65 of their terrifific terrifi fic volunteers who are the heart and soul of the Riding Program!! www.therapeuticriding.ca 613-257-7121, Ext. 236 460876
To the many volunteers who enhance our lives in so many ways,
THANK YOU! Your contribution is priceless!
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People who work, live, share and volunteer in their community Alan R. Barker Funeral Home and Chapel congratulates all community volunteers. Edith, Wayne, John and staff! Edith Addyman Funeral Director/Owner 19 years
Thank You!
Wayne Bennett Funeral Director’s Assistant 32 years
John Bowes Funeral Director 13 years
Perth Fire Department Roster of Volunteer Firefighters 1 9 M c A r t h u r Av e nu e , Carleton Place, ON 613-257-3113 w w w. b a r k e r f h . c o m
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Pat Publow, Jim Hogan, Kevin Fielding, Derek Popplewell, Steve Churchill ,Blake Armstrong, Jeff Duncan, Jeff McCurdy, Ron Wood, Pete Echlin, Bob Martin, Keith Fielding, Colin Anderson, Kevin Mahon, Tom Sullivan, Trevor Choffe, Jeff Dean, Dale Hermer, Don Hogan, Mike Gemmill, Mike Mackler, Nick Mahon, Brian Saunders, Shane Becket, Clayton Jobson, Ryan McParland, Josh Mahon and Jonathan Kirkham.
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THANK YOU FOR HELPING US HELP OUR COMMUNITIES Mark 9:23…”All things are possible to those who believe…”
It is greatly appreciated by all!
FAMILY THRIFT STORE 5 William St. W. Smiths Falls 613-283-8311
FAMILY THRIFT STORE 51 Foster St. Perth 613-267-6260
FAMILY SERVICES 243 Brockville St. Smiths Falls 613-283-3563
FAMILY SERVICES 40 Foster St. Perth 613-267-4652
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Wastewater treatment plant plans in action Update presented at roads and public works meeting BRIER DODGE
phase and received funding for two thirds of the $28 million cost. Town council and staff will be scheduling a site visit to the treatment plant next month.
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MISSISSIPPI MILLS – Mississippi Mills’ updated plans for the wastewater treatment plant upgrade in Almonte were presented at the roads and public works meeting on April 7. The plan is for below grade concrete work to be done this month and construction to start in July. The plan sees a substantial completion date of June 2012. There have already been some scheduling delays from concrete forms and poor shop drawings from equipment suppliers, but the contractor said they are on schedule. The town applied for funding assistance during the preliminary design
Refurbishment of the Almonte water tower could be expected next year. Troy Dunlop Public Works Director
At the public meeting on April 5 for the 2011 water and sewer budget, Troy Dunlop, director of roads and public works, presented a plan for full cost recovery; meaning the town would
not see a shortfall because of the plant upgrades. There were several operational budget considerations for the 2011 year when it came to the budget as a whole, including the listed salary, wage and benefit increases, fuel cost increases, heat, electricity and insurance increases and the first full year of HST. Dunlop said that refurbishment of the Almonte water tower could be expected next year. He said each year the tower is inspected and has shown signs of degredation inside; so refurbishment is on the horizon at a potential cost of $300,000. “2012 may be the year to do that,” he said. The town will see improvements this year in replacing aging meters and scanning and storage of
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Troy Dunlop, director of roads and public works for Mississippi Mills, presented at the town’s public meeting on the 2011 water and sewer budget on April 5.
If you’re expecting then you will want to attend this!
documents and drawings. Dunlop also presented the 2011 proposed water and sewer rates for the town. The 2011 water and sewer rates would increase by five per cent for the annual base charge, and 15 per cent for the consumption rate. The average billing would increase by $68.63 annually, or $22.87 per four month billing.
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PERTH - Kale Love, charged with aggrevated assault after a stabbing early March on Bridge Street in Carleton Place, appeared in court on Tuesday in Perth. The bail hearing began with Love, his lawyer Steven Edgley, a representative from Harvest House – which is a halfway house located in Lanark County, and several of Love’s family members present. However when the constable on the stand began, he said that while Love had no prior criminal record in Canada, he may have a record from the United States. The constable said that the investigation shows Love may have been incarcerated in Texas. The judge said he was not prepared to hear the case and said, “if it’s something that’s serious, whoever is sitting here now in my capacity needs to know. Edgley agreed to wait for confirmation of an American criminal record or not before resuming the bail hearing and said, “I think the truth is more favourable for my client.” Love will appear in bail court in Perth again on April 20 at 1 p.m.
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Adopt-A-Highway program clears 2 tons of garbage CATHY JAMES Council briefs from the Lanark County council’s community development committee and public works committee meetings on Wednesday, April 6. Six hundred hours and two tons of garbage later, Lanark County’s roadsides are cleaner thanks to the efforts of 20 local organizations. As part of Lanark County’s Adopt-A-Highway program, these groups have each adopted two kilometres of a county road, working to ensure it’s free of litter. Ranging from service clubs to local businesses, these groups were commended at the Lanark County Public Works Committee meeting April 6. County Warden Sharon Mousseau thanked the groups for their commitment. “I would like to thank you for all your efforts,” she said, adding the 20 groups put in a combined 600 hours to collect two tons of garbage in 2010. “You can’t put a dollar value on that.” Dennis Burn owns and operates Leatherworks Catering in Carleton Place and he and his family adopted a portion of County Road 11 nearly two years ago. He said they decided to join the program for a simple reason. “As a family we all need exercise and while we’re walking the roads, we may as well pick up the garbage and keep the roads clean at the same time,” he said. “It’s a two part thing where we get exercise and contribute back to the community as well.” Receiving a certificate of appreciation for his family’s work, Burn said it was nice to receive recognition from the county.
pected to be made last month, but they’ve since reported a decision won’t be finalized and released until July. Coun. Richard Kidd shared this information with council last Wednesday night, and said this changed timeline affects the county’s official plan schedule.
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Lanark County’s first-ever official plan is at a standstill until the county hears back from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities regarding a funding decision. Last year Lanark County council decided to create an official plan, as it’s a requirement to receive its federal gas tax share, which is an annual $2 million supplement. Consulting firm Stantec was hired to create the official plan, and last year the county submitted a proposal to the FCM, asking for a grant to complete an integrated community sustainability plan, which would be phase two of the county’s official plan. The sustainability plan is the county’s effort to demonstrate its commitment to cleaner air and water and lower greenhouse gas emissions. The FCM’s decision was ex-
“This could put our workload six months behind,” he explained. TRUCK ROADEO The Lanark County public works department plan to starts their engines May 12 when it
hosts a Truck Roadeo. Taking place at the County Almonte patrol yard on County Road 29, the Roadeo will give all qualified municipal equipment operators a chance to practice their tandem truck driving skills and safety procedures. Prizes will be handed out to
the top three participants and the winner will represent the county at the Association of Ontario Road Superintendents’ Provincial Roadeo this September. The Roadeo is open to municipal employees from across the County, and they’re encouraged to sign up for the event.
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Independent candidate launches seniors bill of rights proposal at seniors’ residence DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@metroland.com
CARLETON PLACE – Independent candidate Ralph Lee wants to include a seniors bill of rights into the Canadian constitution if he is elected on May 2. Lee launched his proposal for the legislation at the Carleton Place Manor on Thursday, April 7. “I’ve put together a seniors bill of rights that I would like to see enshrined in the Constitution,” said Lee, who is a family law lawyer by trade. He stated that the bill would “provide adequate, real support for seniors. These are not empty words.” Lee also advocated for reducing taxes on pensions. “What worries me is the estate tax,” he added. Lee admitted that reopening the Constitution is not an easy thing to do. “I think all Canadians agree that we owe a huge degree to our seniors,” Lee said. “Opening the Constitution could totally be opening a can of worms. (But) if it’s for our seniors…I don’t think it would be controversial.” He added that it was important to enshrine rights
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Members of the Carleton Place Cub pack – from left, Erik Beard, 9, Blair Kruz-Doyle, 10, and Caleb Marshall, 9 – watch model race cars speed by at a Kub Kar rally recently. Eight groups from the Lanark area attended the event at County Fair Mall in Smiths Falls to watch the Cubs’ model cars go head-to-head.
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“I think all Canadians agree that we owe a huge degree to our seniors.”
for seniors in the same way that the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is protected within the Constitution. “Just making the seniors bill of rights just another law is paying lip service,” he said. The draft bill would affirm that seniors have the right to: • Access affordable and appropriate services and programs that are molded by the principles of strengthening independence, affirming dignity and expanding choice. • Be able to remain in his or her community and in his or her home with the support of communitybased, long-term care services. • Protection from abuse, neglect and exploitation. • Be fully informed of all programs and benefits, financial and otherwise, available to seniors, including the criteria and conditions of the programs and the amount of benefits. The bill would also require the minister of state for seniors – currently Conservative MP Julian Fantino – to file a report on the number of seniors not able to access these rights by March 31 of every year. Another separate proposal Lee made was for attracting businesses to rural areas within Lanark, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington. “Small business would be encouraged to set up in rural Canada for two years,” said Lee, by way of a tax amnesty. “This has been proven to create jobs and growth.” Taxes would be gradually reapplied back to their normal levels over time after the initial two-year tax holiday.
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Storytelling for adults visits CP April 23 with Landscapes of Silence DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@metroland.com
DEMOCRACY RESTORED
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stop there, because Singh soon had a secret of her own. “I got pregnant when I was 16,” said Singh. “You didn’t talk about it. I denied it until I started to show.” As an unwed, expectant teenager, she had a limited number of options open to her. “In Argentina, abortion was illegal,” but she managed to procure an abortion anyway. “It was one of those things that was never talked about,” said Singh. Her mother, as well, not only
denied her daughter’s pregnancy, but also that her daughter had chosen to terminate it as well. “That silence has always stood at the centre of our relation-
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In 1983, the junta collapsed and democracy was restored to the country. The oppression of the sevenyear military period seeped into the psyche of the people, corrupting their actions, emotions, thinking and relationships. “When silence is enforced for the purpose (of) shutting you down, that public silence does not stay in the public space,” said Singh. “It trickles down to the private place.” Part of the reason why her family seldom discussed politics was because it was not seen as a worthy profession by many in Argentine society at the time. “If you grew up in the middle or upper-middle class, the word politics had a stain to it,” said Singh. “Politics was something that people like us didn’t mesh with.” In time, especially after the junta was disbanded, Singh found out another reason why her family was so hesitant about discussing what was really going on. “What blew my mind was finding out that my personal life, and my country’s history, crossed paths,” said Singh. Her great uncle had been a high-ranking military officer who had been actively involved in the junta. “It was one of those things that was never talked about,” said Singh. But the family secrets didn’t
Argentine storyteller Marta Singh heads up Landscapes of Silence: A Daughter’s Story, about family secrets, the second show in the 2 Women Production’s inaugural season. The show will play at the Carleton Place Cinemas, 17 Albert St., on Saturday, April 23.
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If poetry is what gets lost in translation, according to Robert Frost, then Marta Singh’s new show, Landscapes of Silence: A Daughter’s Story, seeks to fill in the gaps of what gets lost in the silence between mother and daughter. Singh’s world premier tour will take in all of Lanark County in the coming weeks, with stopoffs in Carleton Place, Smiths Falls and Perth. The show is produced by 2 Women Productions of Lanark, which seeks to bring adult storytelling back into the realm of performance art. “I would say it is a one-woman performance,” said Singh. “Sometimes, the word storytelling leaves people at a blank. If you say theatre, you know what to imagine…(But) storytelling is one of the most ancient arts in the world.” Singh was born and raised in Buenos Aires, the Argentine capital, and she arrived in Canada in 1999. Her show is centred around her younger life in Argentina, and the much darker emotional and political forces at play in her life. In 1976, a military coup overthrew Argentina’s president. The junta maintained its grip on power through torture, disappearances of political rivals and the killing of up to 30,000 people. “I grew up in the last military junta,” said Singh. “The year I started school was the year of the coup. I didn’t know anything other than dictatorship.” At the time, it was not even referred to in polite society as a dictatorship, but rather simply the government. Her family supported the junta. “(They believed that) the military was bringing back safety and security,” said Singh. “I only heard about one side growing up.” By 1980, the military really began clamping down heavily, with death camps and torture chambers for the military’s political rivals. By 1982 however, the junta was having trouble keeping its grip on power, and so the military decided to launch a bid to retake the Falkland Islands – called Las Malvinas by the Argentines – from Great Britain. “The Falklands War was their drowning man’s attempt to stay in power,” said Singh. Instead, the war proved to be the military’s undoing, because
it was so ineptly handled, and because Britain took the islands back by force. In Argentina, 18-year-old soldiers from the northern provinces were being sent to the distant, windswept islands “with very little training.” By comparison to the northern part of Argentina, in the midst of the Atlantic Ocean, “they had to endure the cold, hard climate of the Falklands.” The military tried to whip the country up into a patriotic frenzy, and old ladies even donated their jewelry to the cause. But instead of finding its way to the frontlines, the money instead ended up lining the bottom of the junta’s pockets. The complacent media also played its part. “The major newspapers were allied with the military,” said Singh of national titles like Clarin, La Prensa and La Nacion. Many newspaper headlines read “‘We are winning,’ when in fact, we were not,” remembered Singh.
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mances can be purchased online at www.ticketsplease.ca, or by calling 613-485-6434, or by visiting Exposing ones soul on stage their offices at 39 Foster St., Perth. Tickets can also before a packed house of strang- be purchased at Spotlight on the Rideau, 39 Chamers, with such a deeply personal bers St., Smiths Falls. story might prove to be too daunting for some people, but Singh felt she had no choice but to do it. “You don’t choose the story. The story chooses you,” said Singh. “When you start walking down a Coldwell Banker Rideau Heartland Realty Ltd. path…the story within you that BROKERAGE needs to be told calls out to you.” 23 Beckwith St. N., Suite 203, Lisa Brennan-Trudel Smiths Falls, ON, K7A 2B2
WORLD PREMIER The world premier tour of Landscapes of Silence: A Daughter’s Story, will be performed in: • Peterborough: Friday, April 15, Market Hall Theatre, 336 George St. N. • Smiths Falls: Saturday, April 16, Station Theatre, 63 Victoria Ave. • Carleton Place: Saturday, April 23, Carleton Place Cinema, 17 Albert St. • Perth: Friday, April 29, Studio Theatre, 63 Gore St. E. • Wakefield: Saturday, April 30, Café Molo, 1 Chemin Valley. Tickets are all $18 in advance, $20 at the door, except for the Wakefield performance, which is $15. All shows start at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the Smiths Falls, Carleton Place and Perth perfor-
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Rick Hansen launches contest to win relay spot Twenty-five years after his Man In Motion World Tour, and in preparation for his 25 Anniversary Relay, Rick Hansen is looking for help to cover the 12,000 kilometre trek across Canada: 7,000 helpers to be exact. One man in motion will be represented and celebrated by many in motion; as 7,000 participants from across Canada who have made their own difference in the lives of others
will walk, wheel or run in the Rick Hansen Relay when it begins on Aug 24, in Cape Spear, N.L. and concludes on May 22, 2012, in Vancouver. To find and recognize these participants, the Rick Hansen Foundation launched an online contest at www.RickHansenRelay.com, inviting Canadians who have made a difference to enter to win a spot to participate in the Relay as a medalbearer.
are outstanding examples of everyday heroes having an impact on the lives of others through a vision of a healthy and inclusive world,” said Rick Hansen, who serves as president and CEO of the Rick Hansen Foundation. The first participant of the relay to be named was announced at an event at Rick Hansen Secondary School. Amna Ansari, a Grade 11 student at the school, originally
The full map and list of communities that the relay will pass through is available online. MAP ONLINE While Rick will not be wheeling across the entire country as he did 25 years ago, he will be present at a number of stops throughout the country during the nine month relay. “The relay will connect a nation of difference makers who
thought she was going to demonstrate to her peers how to sign-up for the Relay via the online contest. However, she was surprised to find out that Rick Hansen himself announced she would run in the relay when it makes its way through Ontario in late 2011. Canadians can enter to win their spot on the Rick Hansen Relay has regional closing dates. The contest closes in Ontario on Aug 3.
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is soliciting bids for Carpet Replacement To replace the existing carpeting in the hallways and common areas of the 25 unit housing complex Scope includes but not limited to: • removal and disposal of existing carpeting within common hallways and common areas • recommendation of treatment of flooring underneath carpet • recommendation of best type of commercial carpeting for our needs • installation of carpeting • replacement or repair of transition strips at all doorways • clean up
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NOTICE In accordance with Mills Community Support Corporation By-Law No.10, Article 4, any individual interested in furthering the interests of Mills Community Support and wishing to vote at the Annual General Meeting scheduled for June 23, 2011 at Almonte and District High School, Almonte, is required to apply for admission as a member. Applications are available by contacting (613) 256-1031, ext 21. Applications are due in no later than April 23, 2011 and annual membership fee of $1 is required prior to close of business April 23, 2011.
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“WE REMEMBER”
Just inside the main entrance of the C.R. Gamble Funeral Home is a book of remembrance. Each day we turn a page in the book. The names of those we have served are inscribed on that date along with the year in which they passed away. It is our way of honouring and remembering a life that was lived. It is also our
April 14th 1971 - McCann, Mary Lititia 1975 - Morrow, Christena Helen 2002 - Harris, Mona Natalie 2005 - Hooper, Caroline Winifred 2009 - Nicholl, Dorothy Elizabeth April 15th 1979 - Connors, Margaret Opal Alberta 1979 - Greig, Constance Grace 1983 - Morrow, Janet Ellamay 1991 - Ring, Mabel Elizabeth 2000 - Thompson, Ronald Rodger 2001 - LeClaire, Mary Etta (Ethel) 2004 - Brazeau, Leo Alexander 2006 - Wark, Vera Grace April 16th 1978 - Hodgins, Cecil Thomas 1978 - Cole, Lillian May 1989 - Evans, Forbes Richard 1990 - McKay, Laura Ethel 1995 - Smithson, Geraldine Mary 1998 - Barr, Gordon Camelon 2001 - Harding, Ronald Gordon April 17th 1983 - Sadler, William Thomas 1984 - McCormick, Pansy Winnifred 1998 - Boyes, Maisie (Jill)
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2000 - Vaughan, Desmond Patrick 2005 - Creighton, Mary Alice 2006 - Manarey, Gordon Robert April 18th 1970 - Rosamond, Margaret 1976 - Ostler, Jennie Almira 1976 - Julian, Walter Lloyd 1985 - Stewart, Donald Murray 1986 - Cochrane, Georgina 1991 - Nontell, Ruby Mildred Mae 1995 - Wark, Lucy May 1996 - Herrington, Clarence 2006 - Bowes, William Thomas (Willie) 2007 - Murphy, Mary Edith 2009 - Green, John Henry April 19th 1978 - Ritchie, Mae Eva 2003 - Sandberg, Ann Beverly April 20th 1969 - Dark, Wesley 1973 - Gayner, Hectorine Mary 1985 - Foley, Michael Basil 1987 - Smith, Arthur William 1994 - Herrick, Rita Mary (Riva) 2001 - Baker, Annie Laura
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Linda Marie Jan. 17, 1949 - April 20, 2007 Sunshine passes, shadows fall, Love’s remembrance outlasts all And though the years be many or few They are filled with precious memories of you.
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COYLES In loving memory of my dear husband, Elmer, who passed away April 18, 1993. I have lost my soul’s companion, A life linked with my own, And day by day I miss him more, As I walk through life alone, As I journey towards life’s sunset, Mourning him, who went before, Faith assures me, I’ll be with him, When I reach the other shore. Loved and forever missed, Jean
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A booklet of commemorative verses is available for viewing at our office to help you get through this difficult time.
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Maria Robalino
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(Aug 1, 1924 - April 9, 2011)
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COYLES, ELMER – In loving memory of a dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather, who passed away April 18,1993.
(Veteran WW II - RCAF & RAF, Retired CRC Electronics Technologist & Radio Pioneer)
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GERALD E.
Passed away peacefully with family by his side at Almonte General Hospital on Saturday, April 9, 2011.
Survived by his loving wife of 55 years Eleanor (nee Command) and his beloved son Tom (Alan Budarick). Also survived by his sisters Barbara MacPherson (Don), Joan Morin, Judith Surprenant (Yvon), step-sister Nancy Hegstrom, sisters-in-law Lorna McRae (late Chuck), Joan Command, brothers-in-law Lloyd Command (Carole), Tony Command and Jim Easson (Diane). Special second dad to Bev. Survived by several loving nieces and nephews. He will be sadly missed by his cousin Bob Stacey. Pre-deceased by his parents Dorothy and Wilmer Wright, his brother Frank and step-father Norman (Red)
of Almonte, days from entering his 97th year. Beloved husband for 50 years to Lucy. Fondly remembered by his children Richard (Carol), Robert ( Jacques), Lee (Sandra), Jane, Eric (Valerie), Susan ( Jim), Sandra (Eric), and Steven (Kim). Very proud “Grampa” of Rebecca, Pamela, Laurie, Gillian, Kathleen, Jarrett, Grace, Sophia, and Olivia. Predeceased by his parents Howard and Lucy and brother Robert. Survived by his siblings Aileen, Harold, Lillian, Walter, Nora, and his large extended family. Friends and family may call at the C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL INC.
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Visitation on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 from 7pm-9pm and on Thursday from 2pm-4pm and 7pm-9pm. Funeral Service in St. Paul’s Anglican Church, on Friday, April 15, 2011 at 11am. Rev. Pat Martin and Rev. Canon Harry Brown officiating. Spring interment, Auld Kirk Cemetery.
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A special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at the Almonte General Hospital for their care and support. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Almonte General Hospital Fairview Manor Fund or St. Paul’s Anglican Church.
GORDON NEIL HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY Gordon A.Neil will be celebrating his 80th birthday on Saturday April 16,2011 at the Royal Canadian Legion, Br.192, 177 George Street, Carleton Place, 2:00-4:30 pm. Family & friends are invited to attend. Best Wishes only.
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Friends called at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home 19, McArthur Avenue Carleton Place, on Friday April 8, 2011, from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Interment followed at Guthrie United Cemetery, Clayton.
She will be missed deeply by her only child, Maria Teresa. Maria Robalino (Abualita) was greatly loved by her grandchildren, Mauricio (Naomi), Ronald (Dani), Raquel (Shawn) and Melanie (Roy). Maria Robalino, was one of 8 siblings, Victoria, Josefina, Francico, Elisio, Gerado, Blanca. Her siblings living in Ecuador will greatly miss her self sacrificing love and affection she regularly bestowed upon them. Maria is predeceased by her parents, Teodoro Robalino & Elvira Carranza, and her sister Carmen E, Robalino. She will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by her 11 great grandchildren in Canada, her many nieces and nephews from Ecuador and her lifelong family friend, the Villacis.
The Funeral
Friends & Family are invited to visit at the Carleton Place Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses at, Hwy 7, Saturday April 16, 2011 at 2 pm to celebrate her exemplary life. A Funeral Talk will be given by Jose Rojas, an intimate friend of the Morgado family.
For those who wish, a donation to the Children’s wish Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Buckley and the staff at the Carleton Place Hosptial for their years of patiently caring for Maria and their kindness and comfort throughout her last days.
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Peacefully at home, surrounded by loving family on Wednesday April 6, 2011 and on the thirtyfirst anniversary of his brother Frank’s passing, Slick passed away at the age of 78.
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Tylor and Christie Graham are happy to announce the arrival of their first child, Lila Kathryn Anne Graham, born March 1, 2011 at 3:33 a.m. at the Civic Hospital, weighing 6 pounds 2 ounces. Proud grandparents are Terry and Kathryn Graham, Joanne Kolar and the late Joel Mailey all of Carleton Place.
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Sad are the hearts that loved you, Silent the tears do fall, Living our lives without you, Is the hardest part of all. We watched you fade away; And although we loved you dearly, We could not make you stay. It’s lonesome here without you, We miss you more each day. Life doesn’t seem the same, Since you were called away. Your heart was kind and true, And when we needed someone, We could always count on you. You were the kind of father, That we will never forget, The special years are done, But our memories will linger on. God saw you getting tired, Dad So He put His arms around you, And whispered come to me. A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands now rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best.
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Maria Robalino (Marujita) With great sadness the Morgado family is announcing the passing of a much loved and cherished mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Maria Robalino. She passed away peacefully with her family at her side at the Carleton Place Hospital on April 9th, 2011, at the age of 86.
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ALMONTE WALKABOUT LOOKING GOOD Above, group leader Joachim Moenig points at the bushes growing at the Old Post Office at the intersection of Little Bridge and Mill Streets, as Julie Yeaman, centre, and Nicole Guthrie, right, the community and cultural programmer for the Town of Mississippi Mills, look on. The trio were taking part in the first-ever Communities in Bloom walkabout of downtown Almonte on April 9 to identify the town’s beauty spots, and areas that needed improvement. At far right, Julie Yeaman, left, is engrossed in conversation with Mississippi Mills Coun. Alex Gillis, as they prepare to lug garbage up the steps leading to Kirkland Park.
Contact us at: 1702 9th Line Beckwith RR#2, Carleton Place, ON • K7C 3P2 General Inquiries: 613-257-1539 or 1-800-535-4532 (613 area code) Public Works: 613-257-1810 or 1-800-535-4534 (613 area code) cmoyle@twp.beckwith.on.ca
SCHEDULED MEETING DATES 2011 Tuesday April 19th Tuesday April 19th Monday April 26th
The Meeting Dates are as follows: 6:00 PM Public Works Councillor Tim Campbell Immed. Following Finance Councillor Faye Campbell 7:00 PM Planning Councillor Brian Dowdal
Detailed agendas for meetings are available for review on the Township website at www.twp.beckwith.on.ca or at the Township Office 24 hours prior to the meeting
SUMMER STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY BECKWITH TOWNSHIP DAY & SPORTS CAMP The Township of Beckwith is looking for energetic, creative students who have experience with children. We are looking to fill positions for the 2011 Summer Day & Sports Camp for Supervisors and Councillors. Completion of a CPR/First Aid course, while not a mandatory requirement would be beneficial. Student applicants may forward a resume to the undersigned at the Township of Beckwith Office, 1702 9th Line by NOON on May 2nd, 2011. References are required at the time of resume submission. Please direct resumes to: Attn: Cassandra McGregor, Recreation Coordinator cmcgregor@twp.beckwith.on.ca
BECKWITH PUBLIC SKATING Beckwith Recreation Complex 1319 9th Line Beckwith Sunday’s 1-2 p.m. Last Skate for the season is April 17th, 2011 Resuming again August 7th, 2011
SKATING PASSES Ten Skating passes for only $15.00 (Value of $20.00 ~ Save $5.00!!!) Pass booklets can be purchased at the Beckwith Township Office or on Sundays at the Public Skate. For further information, please contact the Township of Beckwith at 613-257-1539
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Arts and Entertainment
Photos by Desmond Devoy
NIASMITH SPRING FLING Above, from left, Derek Favreau, and Kerron Lamb, mother of student Madeline Tang, were the second act of the evening at the second annual Spring Fling Coffee House and silent auction at Naismith Memorial Public School in Almonte on April 8. At right, Hot 89.9’s Josie Geuer was the evening’s host.
Cleaning out the Garage? Got old computer parts in the office? Not sure what to do with that old fridge, toaster or TV? Bring them to the 2nd Annual
Carleton Place Recycling Day Saturday April 30 from 9-3 in the Rona parking lot. 535 McNeely Ave. Due to the success of last years recycling day, has once again partnered with:
& as we try to ensure that as many items as possible, specifically hazardous materials such as heavy metals and VOCs are properly recycled and diverted from local landfill sites. Free disposal of old paint, batteries, compact fluorescent bulbs (CFBs) and general electronics including: computers, copiers, fax machines, speakers, telephones, video games, radios, cell phones, cameras, televisions and more. For a small fee 5-10$ clean small and large appliances including blenders, irons, kettles, toasters, air conditioners, washers, dryers, freezers, fridges, ovens, stoves and more can also be recycled. 461995
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YOUR GUIDE TO LOCAL HOUSES OF WORSHIP Almonte United Church 106 Elgin Street, Almonte Tel: 256-1355 Rev. Jeff de Jonge Organist & Music Director: Neil Milnes 10:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship & Sunday School • Child Care Available Website: www.almonteunited.com Email: offi ce@almonteunited.com 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
St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church 28 Hawthorne Ave., CP Fr. Augustine Mendonça, 613-257-1284, 613-257-1630 Easter Celebration Schedule Palm Sunday- April 17th Mass – Saturday 5pm, Sunday 9am & 10:30am. Palms will be blessed and distributed at all Masses Holy Thursday – April 21st 7pm – Mass of the Lord’s Supper (Adoration until Midnight) Good Friday – April 22nd 9:30 am – Stations of the Cross 3pm – Celebration of the Lord’s Passion Saturday – Easter Vigil – April 23rd Mass – 8am Easter Sunday – April 24th Masses – 9am & 10:30am HANDICAP ACCESS
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 17th, 2011 Palm Sunday 8am Holy Eucharist 10am Choral Eucharist Church School Maundy Thursday April 21st NO 10am Holy Eucharist 7:30pm Holy Eucharist, Stripping of the Altar, Foot Washing Good Friday April 22nd 10am Church open for Organ Voluntaries and Prayer 11am Solemn Liturgy and Meditation on the Cross 2pm Youth Group meets in the Hall to watch “Jesus Christ Superstar” Rector The Rev. David Andrew Organist Mr. Ralph Langtry Choir Director Pat Grainger 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 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
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 17th, 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 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 17th - Palm Sunday - Holy Communion Rev. Desiree Stedman 21st - 6:00 pm - Seder Supper followed by pot luck supper 7:30 pm - Maundy Thursday Service Holy Communion with Neil Stephens 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 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
Community
Migrant birds returning to our neck of the woods lyndaBENNETT
LYNDA C. BENNETT Strictly for the Birds
First-of-the-season spring migrants are returning almost daily. In Beckwith Township, a red-shouldered hawk circling overhead was seen by Randy Marinelli. Two days later, Gerry Brown called to report the first common loon on Mississippi Lake. Farther away, in Dalhousie Township, Mike and Joyce Jaques observed two sand hill cranes feeding in a field along the Sheridan Rapids Road. Among some Canada Geese flying north, two white geese
were seen by Louise Picard, who lives in Ramsay Ward. The white ones were snow geese, which we see occasionally in our area. April 6 brought an eastern phoebe to Pakenham Ward, observed by Ray Holland. Two merlin were also seen. Common loons were noted in four different places by Mary and Howard Robinson. One sighting was on the Rideau River in Smiths Falls, another on the Clyde River near Rosetta Road, upstream from Lanark, and two were seen in the Mississippi River downstream from the Highway 511 bridge, north of Balderson, and one was spotted in Big Rideau, Rideau Ferry,
just outside Lanark County. The next day, Georgina Doe spotted a loon near the Highway 7 bridge in Carleton Place. Arie Piet also saw one at the Command bridge in Lanark Highlands as well. AMERICAN WOODCOCKS Another migrant that comes early is the American woodcock, known to my children when they were small, as the “beep” bird. The Robinsons hear them along their lane, starting April 6. The following day, at dusk, Cliff and I went over to their home, and walked down the lane, listening for their call. We
heard at least two of them. Stuart Virgin of Galbraith Road, called on April 9 to ask for an identification of a bird on his lawn. His description fits the woodcock, a chunky bird, with long beak and a small tail. Four other returnees are credited to Randy Marinelli. He observed two eastern meadowlarks April 7, and two tree swallows the next day. April 9 brought a yellow-bellied sapsucker to his property, plus a winter wren, the little bird with the wonderful song. Please call Lynda at 613-2565013, or by email at bennett@ magma.ca, with bird reports.
What ever you’re looking for, these businesses ask you to consider them first. first. DECORATING
Kenneth H. Clark Construction Ltd.
Almonte Decorating
New Home Construction Renovations • Commercial Building Insulated Concrete Foundations 35 years Experience
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- Construction • Free Estimates • New • Replacement Windows and doors
MUNRO ELECTRIC COMMERCIAL / RESIDENTIAL / RURAL
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- Painting - Polyurethane/ Epoxy - Ceramic Tile - Crack Injections, usually - Drywall / Taping no digging required - Foundation Crack Repair
DOORS/WINDOWS
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• Investment Planning • Life & Disability Insurance • Employee Benefits
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Tel: 613-257-9224 • Carleton Place www.brendadunham.com
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Suite 101, 56 Mill St, Almonte Tel: 613-256-3152 kevin.guerard@freedom55financial.com
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Dekker Home Improvements Residential & Commercial Windows & Doors Shower Enclosures / Automatic Entrance Systems Glass/ Mirrors / Thermal Glass Replacements
FREE ESTIMATES Call Fred Dekker
Cell: 613-882-6279 • Home: 613-253-7158 Carleton Place
Call Andy 613-253-0298 or 613-253-6671
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INSURANCE
HOME SALES
TUPPERWARE AVON & Tupper Sales
Danielle Parker - Independant Consultant
613-253-2559 • Catalogue & Flyer • Monthly “Showcase” Held the 15th, 10-8 • Host a Home or On-Line Party • Tupper & Avon for Sale
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Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, General Repairs, Kitchen, Bath, Rec Rooms, Painting, Drywall, Additions, Etc.
Johnny Stewart 613-324-2349 (C) Rickey Minnille 613-256-1735 (H) 613-277-6465 (C)
All work guaranteed insured
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State Farm® Providing Insurance and Financial Services Canadian Head Office, Aurora, Ontario Ian F McBain, Agent 114 Beckwith Street Carleton Place, ON K7C 2T4 613-257-5163 Fax 613-257-4825 ian@ianmcbain.ca Good Neighbour Agent since 1984
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Community
Police warn of Internet scam On March 29, Lanark County OPP responded to a report of an Internet fraud involving the use of a well known website Kijiji. In this incident a vehicle advertised on the website was purchased by an area resident and never materialized. The scam involved the seller advising they would take care of having the automobile shipped and would use the well known website EBay to conduct the payment in order to protect both the buyer and seller. The buyer was subsequently sent an email appearing to be from EBay with a request for the money to be wired via Western Union. The money was wired and the automobile never arrived. In this case the buyer was advised the vehicle and seller were in another
province, however the money was required to be wired to the United States. Unfortunately the buyer never received their automobile after wiring about $3,000. Police wish to remind residents that when purchasing items over the Internet to always double check the source. Beware of impostors who may send you an email pretending to be connected with a business, or create a website that looks like that of a well-known company. If you’re not sure that you’re dealing with the real thing, find another way to contact the legitimate business and ask. For more information how to protect yourself from Internet fraud and other scams, visit the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (formerly Phone Busters) at www.antifraudcentre.ca
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LEST WE FORGET On the evening of April 8, a parade, wreath laying and candlelight procession was held at the National War Memorial in Ottawa. The ceremony, to recognize the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought during the Battle of Vimy Ridge, was held to promote remembrance among our nation’s youth. It was with great pride that members of 2870 Royal Canadian Dragoons Army Cadet Corps participated in this event. The cadet corps, under the command of Major AW Currie, is composed primarily of young people from communities such as Kanata, Stittsville, Almonte and Carleton Place. The Battle of Vimy Ridge, which took place on April 9, 1917, is often recognized as the beginning of Canada’s evolution from dominion to independent nation.
AGH approves 2011-12 Quality Improvement Plan The Almonte General Hospital (AGH) Board of Directors approved the Hospital’s 2011-12 Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) at its March 28, 2011 meeting. The QIP, which is a Mary Wilson Trider new requirement under Ontario’s Excellent Care for All Act, is intended to help hospitals further improve quality of care. The Board’s Quality and Risk Management Committee worked closely with AGH’s administration, physicians and other health care professionals to determine what we are doing well and where there are opportunities for improvement. We then set specific improvement targets for 2011-12.
The QIP reflects four areas: Safety; effectiveness; access; and patient-centeredness. Our goals for safety include improving hand hygiene by our health care providers before and after contact with patients. We measure this by observing physicians and staff as they go about their daily routines. Feedback from the observations is shared with the care teams, who then discuss how they can improve. Although AGH staff score higher than the provincial average in formal hand hygiene audits, we are committed to improving because hand hygiene is one of the most effective ways to prevent and control the spread of infection. Another important safety goal for this year is improving our protocols for working with our frail and/or elderly patients and residents who are at risk of falling. Leaders and staff in our Medical/Surgical and Rosamond units and in
Fairview Manor will look at best- practice evidence for opportunities to enhance our existing practices. Other goals include: Increasing the use of medication reconciliation when patients are admitted; best practice administration of antibiotics prior to Caesarean-section and hysterectomy surgery; maintaining the organization’s strong financial position; improving the completion of performance appraisals for our staff; and increasing the response rate for patient satisfaction surveys. More information about the Hospital’s QIP can be found at www.agh-fvm.com under the heading Quality Plan. Mary Wilson Trider is the CEO of the Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor
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TOWN OF CARLETON PLACE TREE PLANTING PROGRAM 2011 In efforts to ensure the Town’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 6’ to 8’ in height will be made available.
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
Species available are: Sugar Maple Black Walnut 2010 ANNUAL REPORTS Red Oak Community Information brought to you by the Town of Carleton Place Crab Apple The Town of Carleton Place together with Ontario Clean Water Agency Schubert Chokecherry have prepared the 2010 Annual Reports for the Water Treat Plant and MacIntosh Apple the Waste Water Treatment Plant as required by the Ministry of EnvironVouchers for trees will be available for collection at one of two informa- ment. The public can view these reports on the Town’s website. tion sessions that will be held at the Arena: Wed. May 4, 2011 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. SPRING LEAF COLLECTION NOTICE or Tues. May 10, 2011 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Due to many requests from the residents of Carleton Place, this year we will be collecting leaves for a limited time only. The spring collection Because these trees are subsidized anyone who has their name on begins on Monday April 18, 2011 and will end April 29, 2011. Starting a tree list must attend (or have previously attended) one of the two May 7th, residents can use our compost facility on Patterson Crescent sessions to be eligible for a tree voucher. on Saturday mornings (8am-noon) to dispose of yard waste. Leaves must be place at the curb in paper bags before 8am. Residents must call before these sessions in order to be placed on a list Plastic bags will NOT be collected! for a tree. Call 257-2253 to have your name placed on the list or leave a Branches and other yard waste will NOT be collected.
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