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Carp farmer Ken Paul, 71, was at Bean Chevrolet Buick GMC Ltd. in Carleton Place on Dec. 21 to pick up his new truck – a specially equipped 2017 Chevrolet Colorado. The truck has a special calibration, a gift from General Motors (GM), to increase the power steering boost at low speeds. tractor on Dec. 18, 2014, a section of Ken’s clothing became caught, pulling his arms into the machinery. “I can tell you it happened when we were feeding our group of heifers,” he said. One of Ken’s arms was severed at the shoulder, with the other detached below the elbow.
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Partisan rallying speech “The election is on and you’d better like it,” joked Lou Rinaldi, the Liberal MPP for Northumberland-Quinte West, the evening’s guest speaker. Having met Pulker-Mok, albeit briefly, Rinaldi said, “Amanda is someone we need as a colleague at Queen’s Park.” He alluded to the riding’s strong Conservative streak, but pointed to his own record as an MPP. He was first elected in 2003, and re-elected in 2007. He lost in 2011, by about 400 votes, and won again in 2014, in a race “I wasn’t supposed to win” by a margin of more than 3,000 votes. Looking at the state of the party provincially, Rinaldi was blunt. “If I had been here a year ago, I would have been somewhat skeptical,” of their chances for re-election, he said. But he made the bold prediction that, as 2017 winds down, “I know we will form a majority government.” He began to trot out some Liberal talking points that will likely become familiar in the coming months. One of the key targets in the Liberal crosshairs will be Ontario Progressive Conservative Party Leader Patrick Brown. “He doesn’t really talk to anybody (at Queen’s Park),” said Rinaldi of the opposition leader. “I think he’s a bit of a loner, frankly.” He dismissed the PC “People’s Guarantee” platform “a shiny new magazine he calls a platform,” and said that, according to his party, there was a $12-billion funding gap in Brown’s plans for the province, that would require cuts in education and elsewhere to close. “He (Brown) wants Toronto votes so bad,” he charged. But, “I will not let my residents pay for Toronto’s subways.” As the mayor of Brighton during the Mike Harris/Ernie Eves years
(1995-2003), “I lived through all of the downloads … I don’t want to go back there.” While the poll numbers are lessthan-stellar for the Liberals seeking a fourth consecutive mandate, Rinaldi said that “nothing is ever impossible,” and he offered some advice to the party faithful: “Don’t ever take anything for granted.” While he took nothing for granted in the October 2011 election, that year “I was one of the safe seats in Ontario.” By the time the counting was done, “I lost by 400 votes,” he recalled. Meanwhile, Perth-Wellington Liberal MPP John Wilkinson lost by about 200 votes. Had either man won, it would have meant a bare Liberal majority government at Queen’s Park, which would have had an effect on recent Ontario political history — one way or the other. “My vote doesn’t count? That’s bull,” said Rinaldi. In June of 2014, “I wasn’t supposed to win.” But he did, with a 3,500 vote margin. “Not a huge margin, but a very comfortable margin.” When knocking on doors, he urged the party faithful to urge voters to “share and compare.” In past elections, voters have told him “Lou, we like you, but we don’t like your party.” His response? “I respect your views, but do me a favour,” and compare the names: Lou and Kathleen, or, in this riding, Amanda and Kathleen, or Patrick and “What’s his name?” Rinaldi said jokingly of Hillier. “Keep the message simple.” He already had his election-ready checklist memorized: • Full day junior and senior kindergarten; • Free prescription drugs for people under the age of 25; • More free post-secondary tuition for families earning less than $57,000.
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The county’s newest councillor is not running to be its next MPP. Mississippi Mills Coun. Amanda Pulker-Mok, who took over the seat left vacant following the death of Bernard Cameron in February of 2016, was acclaimed as the Ontario Liberal Party’s candidate at the Lions Club hall Dec. 21. She was nominated by Peter Milliken, the former Speaker of the House of Commons, and seconded by Margaret Brunton-Duncan, to be the Liberals’ candidate in the upcoming June provincial election for Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston, and was acclaimed unanimously in the uncontested race. She will face off against Progressive Conservative incumbent Randy Hillier, and Anita Payne of the Green party.
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On the free prescription drugs program, he promised that “it’s the beginning of pharmacare for Ontario, I believe that.” Sitting at Queen’s Park with this riding’s MPP, Randy Hillier, Rinaldi ended his remarks by calling for the Progressive Conservative, first elected in 2007, to be defeated. “Mr. Hillier is the most arrogant person you would ever meet,” he said, also calling him “rude.” Nomination time “I can’t tell you how honoured I am,” to second Pulker-Mok’s nomination, said fellow Mississippi Mills resident Margaret Brunton-Duncan. Having gotten to know the councillor, she has found her to be “quite a good friend. I think she will be a marvellous candidate.” She called her “a welleducated woman,” and, as a married mother of two young boys, she smiled and said, “How lucky can we be?” The Mississippi Mills municipality continued to be well represented at the meeting, with Mayor Shaun McLaughlin recalling how PulkerMok ended up on his council in the first place. After the murder of Cameron in February of 2016, there was a vacancy on council. Following a mourning period, the work of municipal council needed to continue, and Cameron’s vacant chair needed to be filled. The traditional way to replace a vacancy was to call upon the runner up in the previous election to fill the seat. “(But) we decided not to do (it) the way it had been done for 150 years,” said McLaughlin. “This is not 1850. It’s not 1950.” So, they decided to put an ad in the newspaper and seek applications. Twelve people put their name forward, including Pulker-Mok,
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Ottawa Valley loses a great musician in Bernie Costello He was one of the remaining original "Ottawa Valley Greats." An extraordinary musician, one of a kind and as unlikely a legend as you will ever meet. But everybody knew him as just "good ole Bernie." Just a local down to earth lad, a familiar face at the coffee shop and someone who just happened to be one of the best keyboard players, anywhere ever. For more then 65 years Bernie Costello was a fixture at dance halls, legions, hotels, pubs, concert halls, churches, (you name it) throughout Ottawa and the Valley where his unique and wonderful keyboard sounds moved one and all. Add to that numerous TV, radio, video and recording appearances he made and it all adds up to one pretty impressive body of work. Definitely a true legacy forged in talent, skill and humility. One could not even begin to count the number of times he performed on a stage somewhere. That's because quite simply, Bernie played everywhere in the Valley there was TO play and many "that there wasn't" we used to like to say. For anywhere could be turned into a stage when it came to this guy. Along the way he performed alongside the famous and not so famous alike. And to him they were all the same. Just another person to make music with and yet another opportunity to tickle the ivories. Something he did so wonderfully all of his life. Bernie first played in public at the tender age of 4 years when accompanied his mother at the St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Carleton Place. Fifty years later (2007) a special tribute was held in that same church where a jam packed house gathered to celebrate a lifetime of musical achievement. The evening was hosted by his late brother, Brian (former mayor of Carleton Place) and three special "Lifetime Achievement Certificates" were presented. The Town of Carleton Place, The Township of Mississippi Mills and the County of Lanark each came up with a "special" document for him because (if the truth be known) no such "official" recognition exists. In other words: for him, they made it up. Aside from performing, Bernie spent years teaching the gift of learning to play music to
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others as well as operating his own music store for a time. He was well known for his ability to repair musical instruments, equipment and such and eventually restoring musical instruments became a huge passion for him. Bernie often said, "in this country a musician has to be able to diversify if he/she wants to make a living in the music business. There's just not enough work for most players to earn enough from just doing gigs alone," he explained. He began his professional career backing up Valley fiddler Lorne Wilson in the 1950s and went on to form a group with Lorne's son Lloyd in the 60's. Soon he was getting noticed and was often asked to back up everyone including Nashville greats like Lynn Anderson ("Rose Garden") and Leroy Van Dyke ("Just Walk On By") and would be hired to back them up when they did shows in the Ottawa area. He also worked with legendary Valley performers such as; Mac Beattie and the Ottawa Valley Melodiers, Ron "The Fox" McMunn, Ward Allen and so on.(basically. "everybody") In the 70's he did extensive work with Dave Hurley & Company as they were a main stay at Molly McGuires Pub in Ottawa which was one of the most famous night clubs in the country at that time. He was often invited to represent the Valley at special performances in Toronto including, The Good Roads Convention (Royal York), on the train along the way and at Ontario Place. Bernie was the personal choice of famed Ottawa heart surgeon Dr. Wilbert Keon (founder of the Ottawa Hospital Heart Institute) as his piano player for the annual charitable dinner the doctor hosted at the Chateau Laurier Hotel in Ottawa. But it was his gentle manner and humble
character which endured him most to people. It was his playing that endeared him most to people, but his good nature came a close second. He helped to raise countless dollars over the years, for one cause or another, and became one of the most recognized characters in the Ottawa Valley. One night about 15 years ago, while on stage alongside him, it hit me. I've had the honor of
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There were 84 plungers this year raising $30,000 for The Table Community Food Centre This group from Lanark County Big Brothers Big Sisters jumped into the icy waters of the during this year’s Perth Polar Bear Plunge on Jan. 1, 2018. Below, the executive director Tay River during the 25th annual Polar Bear Plunge. for The Table, Ramsey Hart, (left) in his “kale kilt” rejoices after a successful plunge.
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was, at the time, the Mississippi Mills representative on the Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital board. “It was an unusual trajectory,” McLaughlin said of Pulker-Mok’s budding political career. She was the second youngest candidate who showed up at the Almonte Old Town Hall in April of 2017 for the application meeting before town council. Though she was two days away from giving birth to her second son, he can still remember “how well she came across.” Back at the town council chambers on April 19, PulkerMok kept topping several ballots before winning out. “She came across as honest, sincere and hard-working,” said McLaughlin. Having her on council has helped elected officials in “connecting with a generation that was not around the council table. I think she will do very, very well. Congratulations, Amanda.” Interestingly, McLaughlin welcomed Patrick Brown to Lanark County in June of 2015, during a barbecue at Randy Hillier’s home outside of Perth. Now, having spoken at an Ontario Liberal event, McLaughlin later explained to this newspaper that, as a mayor, “the MPP is always your best friend.” While he was there to support PulkerMok, at her invitation, “As the mayor, I’m not endorsing anyone,” said McLaughlin, of the upcoming MPP race, though “she makes a great candidate.” He added that he was wearing her button at the event “out of respect.” He also noted that, in 2015, he gave support to Perth Mayor John Fenik, a fellow Lanark County mayor, when he ran for the NDP in that year’s federal vote. Grasping the red banner Pulker-Mok began her remarks, following a standing ovation, by acknowledging that she and her fellow Liberals were meeting on traditional, unceded Algonquin territory. (Her remarks were also delivered in French.) “This has been such a journey,” she said. “Tonight, we are just getting started.” She remembered that she had always been interested in politics, even as a child. During a lunch of egg salad sandwiches at her grandparent’s house one day, she confidently asked: “Who are you going to be voting for in the next election?” Her grandparents looked warily at each other. Her grandmother cleared her throat and replied: “There are certain things you just don’t talk about in public. Politics is one of them.” When she was finally of age to vote, she encouraged all of her friends to vote in the provincial election, and she will be doing that again in June — this time, for the Liberal party. “I believe it is time for a positive change,” said PulkerMok. “I represent the working middle class family that is so often referred to,” she said, pointing to her husband Carson, and sons Jamie, 3, and Jayden, 1. With two boys in daycare, “I know that daycare is expensive,” she said. She is delighted that more than 100,000 new public daycare spaces will be available in the next five years. Her eldest son will be starting kindergarten in September 2018. She also said she would stand for health care, jobs, affordable housing, better cellphone service in rural areas, and LGBTQ+ and women’s rights. The plan forward As of July 2018, Pulker-Mok will have lived in Almonte for four years, and, as a councillor, once the writ is dropped, likely sometime in May, “I’ll take a leave of absence for the time the election is called,” she said. The election results on June 8 will “dictate what my next career move is,” she said during an interview with the Perth Courier after her speech. Even though her party has been in office for more than 14 years, making it more difficult to sell themselves as the party of change, Pulker-Mok said that she is seeing the Liberals facilitating “grassroots discussions …(placing) emphasis back on the grassroots movement. They are changing and moving and progressive with the times. I want to feed off of that.” While she is well known in Mississippi Mills, and is getting better known in Lanark County, she said it is now important for her to be “getting out there,” to other parts
of the riding. She may tap former federal Liberal candidate Philippe Archambault and Milliken (who live just a few streets over from each other near Kingston) to help her in the far western part of the riding. As Liberals partied around her, celebrating some festive cheer, reminiscing about elections past and plotting strategy for the months to come, this reporter inquired about Pulker-Mok’s snowflake lapel. Growing quite, Pulker-Mok looked down at her lapel, and rubbed the snowflake figure. Her mother would always give her children personalized gifts at Christmas. This snowflake had Amanda’s name on it. Her mother Desmond Devoy/Metroland died five years ago. “I have this to have a piece of her Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston Ontario Liberal Party candidate Amanda Pulker-Mok, holds with me here today,” she said. son Jamie, 3, while her husband Carson holds the couple’s youngest son, Jayden, 1.
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Could Icelandic model work here to reduce youth substance abuse? BY BRIAN TURNER
A group of concerned citizens of Carleton Place recently met with that community’s municipal drug strategy committee to discuss ways to reduce the amount of substance abuse among youth and to specifically target those in grades 4, 5, and 6 with the goal of preventing them from ever starting these risky behaviours in the first place. This small but determined group has been meeting at St. James Church for some time and has been studying the famed Icelandic model, which has been successfully emulated in many European cities with amazing results. Here’s a little background. In 1998 the small nation of Iceland (population: 336,000) realized they were in the midst of a substance abuse problem with their youth. In a national survey, more than 40 per cent of 15 and 16-year-old teens admitted to being drunk within the last month. Regular cannabis use in the same age group was 17 per cent and tobacco use stood
at 23 per cent. These were the highest rates in Europe. Residents of many communities regularly witnessed aggressive and dangerous behaviour among teens and hospital admissions, injury and fatality rates clearly demonstrated that things couldn’t go on the way they were. Experts were called in and in an unusual move, instead of studying the problems in isolation, credible professionals reached out to local community groups, schools, municipal governments, parents and of course youth to help seek out solutions. There was no single magic bullet to defeat the problem, but instead a combination of local, regional and national initiatives have over the long term brought amazing results. As of last year, that 40 per cent alcohol abuse rate has dropped to five per cent, cannabis use is down to seven per cent and tobacco down to three per cent, all the lowest in Europe! And that national survey that identified the scope of the problem in the first place became a regular annual event to help stakeholders
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gauge their success and make changes where necessary. One of the main initiatives introduced in Iceland after the preliminary study was completed was directed at replacing the “high” from substance abuse with positive activities which had been proven to have strong effects on reducing the dependency on drugs/ alcohol/tobacco. Schools, sports and community centres saw their hours of operation expanded. Families were given annual government-issued recreational activity “credit cards” to help them afford extracurricular activities. Daily youth life-skills education was offered on a large scale. “We didn’t say to them, you’re coming in for treatment. We said, we’ll teach you anything you want to learn: music, dance, hip hop, art, martial arts. The idea was that these different classes could provide a variety of alterations in the kids’ brain chemistry, and give them what they needed to cope better with life: some might crave an experience that could help reduce anxiety; others may be after a rush,”
commented Harvey Milkman, an American psychology professor who teaches for part of the year at Reykjavik University and was involved in the early days of the study and action plans. “At the same time, the recruits got life-skills training, which focused on improving their thoughts about themselves and their lives, and the way they interacted with other people. The main principle was that drug education doesn’t work because nobody pays attention to it. What are needed are the life skills to act on that information,” Milkman said. Kids were told it was a three-month program. Some stayed five years. Laws were also changed. Minimum ages for tobacco went up to 18 and for alcohol to 20. Thirteen to 16-year-olds were subjected to a 10 p.m. curfew in the winter (midnight in summer). All schools were mandated by law to have parent/teacher/student councils. Parents were offered educational sessions to help them increase the quantity of time they actively spent with their
children. Written agreements were created to contract these responsibilities between parent and child. The number of youth participating in organized sports four or more times per week went up drastically and, as you might suspect, soccer/football was one of the major sports. Some in Iceland would argue that this may have been a key factor in Iceland’s crushing defeat of England in the Euro 2016 football championship. Almost every segment of Iceland’s multipronged approach to their substance abuse problem was directed at reducing isolation and encouraging a true sense of belonging among the target group. Could any of these methods be successful in Lanark County? Stay tuned. If you’re interested in learning more, expressing your views on this or lending a hand, you can reach the Carleton Place drug strategy committee through their website at www.cpdrugstrategy.ca. Brian Turner is a local columnist featured regularly in our Ottawa Valley newspapers.
The Perth Citizens Band held its 25th annual Christmas concert at St. James the Apostle Anglican Church on Tuesday, Dec. 19. Here, conductor Brian Tackaberry leads the band in a rendition of the famous hymn, “Ave Maria.” Desmond Devoy/ Metroland
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Conductor Tackaberry welcomes music fans to the band’s 25th annual Christmas concert. Connected to Your Community A/CP/K/P/SF - 6 - Thursday, January 4, 2018
How to pick a New Year's resolution that works for you BY EMMA KING
It’s estimated that only eight per cent of people stick with their New Year’s resolutions, meaning that for the rest of us these goals just become a source of stress in our lives. We want goals that motivate us, not defeat us, so it’s important to set ourselves up for success. The usual suspects for New Year’s resolutions are eating better, exercising more, and stress management (self-care, money management, etc.). We’re drawn to big ticket goals this time of year to inspire us and keep us going through the final months of winter. Some of us are ready to move forward on these big goals, and that’s great, go for it. Many of us, however, end up taking these goals on prematurely, without the foundation we need to support change. This doesn’t mean don’t reach
for the big ones, just that you need to set some things in place first. An honest look at your resources and situation will help you make a doable plan for achieving your goals. If we take eating better as an example, here’s an example of what this looks like. Resources Money – Does your new eating plan fit with your budget? If not, do you need to adjust the plan, or adjust another area of the budget? Social support – Who do you need on board for your plan to work? What do you need from them for this to be successful (a commitment to not bring cookies home, for example)? Time – Does your plan mean you need more time for shopping? For cooking? How will this fit into the realities of your week, and what adjustments do you need to make?
Access – Do you have easy access to the food, equipment, and recipes you need to make this plan doable? If you don’t, what needs to be adjusted to make the plan work? Skills and knowledge – Is your plan in line with your cooking and food preparation abilities? If not, do you need to first develop your abilities, or can the plan be adjusted to meet what you can do now? Commitments and responsibilities Social – What commitments and responsibilities do you have to people in your lives (children, spouses, etc), and how will this impact your plans? How will you integrate your plans into social situations like eating out? Work – How will work stresses and commitments impact your plans? Will the new eating plan give you the energy you need to keep performing at work?
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Make a resolution that is easy to keep. There are no “right” answers to these questions, only what is right for your situation. By taking all the above factors into account, we make it more likely that our goals will be achievable and that change will be sustainable.
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We shared many things and witnessed the changes in seasons, years and life. And, in each other. Still, there were many parts to him that I never got to know. But I knew they were there. Forever now remaining a mystery. Something in his look or his his tone of voice at times.
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is the season - flu season that is. The sound of coughing and sneezing can be heard as folks stock up on tissues and over the counter medications. There are many cases of influenza in our area as well as in other parts of eastern Ontario. Colds tend to produce runny nose, congestion, sore throat. Influenza is more pronounced in that it infects the lungs, the joints and causes pneumonia, respiratory failure and even death. The health unit calls the flu a serious viral illness which also results in fever, cough, headache, muscle soreness, sore throat and stuffy nose. The flu may also cause other illnesses to become worse, in particular those which involve the heart or lungs. All that hacking and sneezing helps the virus spread its tentacles easily. The health unit advises those who aren’t sick to avoid contact with those who are and to wash their hands frequently. To those who are sick, the suggestion is to stay at home – avoid workplaces and crowded locations, cover your face when
coughing and sneezing and wash hands often. To the workaholics, perhaps putting your feet up and resting under some blankets will not only benefit you, but also the co-workers at your offices and workplaces. Another way the virus is dispersed from one person to another is via direct contact with, according to the health unit, surfaces or objects such as clothing, toys, eating utensils, all of which can carry germs. Cleaning areas of the home that may be touched often will limit any transfer of germs – areas such as door knobs and counters. And of course, for those who have not received their flu vaccine for this year, there is still time. Those wishing to get their shot have the option of calling their doctor, as most offices carry a supply of the vaccine, or even attending certain pharmacies. For those wishing specifics or further information on either influenza or its vaccine, please visit the Lanark Leeds and Grenville Health Unit’s website at www.healthunit. org, or call the Health Action Line at 613345-5685 or 1-800-660-5853.
Students show off their Christmas gifts on first day back to school
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t was pretty easy to tell what everyone at the Northcote school got for Christmas, on that first day back after the holidays. There sat most of the boys in brand new plaid flannelette shirts ... so recently bought you could even smell their newness when the boys passed your desk. Red plaid seemed to be the favourite colour that year, and it didn’t bother any of them that they came to school that first day, all wearing identical shirts. Every boy, it seemed too, had received a new pair of felt inner soles for their overshoes and gum-rubbers. There they were, taken out of their footwear, and propped against the log by the stove to dry out, even if they weren’t wet. The boys
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were pretty proud of their new dark grey felt inner soles! It was no surprise to find that several of us had new toy watches. That meant that in our stockings, or even as one of our main gifts, we got a box of Cracker Jacks from Santa, and found inside little watches, with red elastic bands, and of course, they didn’t work, but nonetheless, we were delighted to wear them to school. The fact that within a few days, they would turn our wrists green didn’t bother us in the least! That year I was proud beyond words to take to the Northcote school, a brand new tin pencil box. Like so many of the other pupils, up to then, I carried my pencils, my small six-inch ruler, and an art gum,
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had hoped to get one just like it, but the little tin pencil box was certainly a step up from the drawstring bag! Bright red, it was. With a picture of two little kittens painted on the lid! I wasn’t the only one to get a
in a handmade drawstring bag, made out of the very same navy blue and white ticking mother used to make covers for our feather pillows and mattresses. How I longed for a pencil box like the one my friend Joyce had. It was made of wood, with a painted lid that you slid off with your thumb nail, and which was made in two layers, the top one which you could pivot to reveal another complete space for more pencils. I
new tin pencil box, but certainly no one got a wood one like my friend Joyce’s. She remained the only one at the Northcote school with such a treasure! And of course, there was bad Marguirite with new white
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It was most enchanting and inspiring to read Lauren Kentfield’s Christmas Story, ‘The Miracle Baby’, published in your newspaper just before Christmas. It is absolutely and exceptionally imaginative and brilliantly creative of Lauren to write the story from the viewpoint of the donkey she
named Cornelius, who carried Mary to Bethlehem. I have never read a Christmas Story written from the donkey’s experience of this magical night we all know to be the amazing Gift from God to humankind, the birth of Jesus. Lauren saw the significance of the donkey’s
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stockings. She made sure everyone knew she didn’t get one pair, she got two pairs! The rest of us girls wore hateful salmon coloured stock-
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Vital signs booklet an important read DEAR EDITOR:
There is a recently published booklet entitled Lanark County Vital Signs 2017, which everyone should read. Compiled by a group of dedicated volunteers, with some paid professional help and sponsored by the Perth and District Community Foundation, this 20-page booklet offers a compact yet surprisingly complete snapshot of the most important elements of our community. There are ten themes or areas of study, most of which affect everyone who lives here. What I found interesting was how much I didn’t know about Lanark County after living here for 25 years, and which this booklet presents in a clear, effective manner. It’s a terrific job of communicating vital information about all aspects of life in the
area. The research seems to be very deep and the presentation smartly highlights the need-to-know information. For example, did you know that forestry and farming constitutes only one per cent of the jobs in the county, or that we beat the Canadian average in a sense of belonging, sense of trust and volunteerism, plus several other key areas. Hurray for us. There are about 500 copies floating around the various public buildings, and computer savvy people can get your electronic copy at www.pdcf.ca. It’s worth taking the time to get a copy and learn about our successes and the challenges we face as a community. Tom Shoebridge Lanark
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role in this special ‘night of all nights’. There have been many stories written, mostly by adults, from the viewpoint of the animals in the stable at the time of Jesus’ birth. However, I found it unique for a child to be this imaginative and creative when it comes to writing about the ‘true’ Christmas Story whereby the ‘personified donkey’s’ presence is most engaging and one felt they were present too. Lauren’s ability and capacity to write and illustrate her Christmas Story was outstanding. She has an exceptional gift and talent in both mediums.
It is somewhat rare today to find a child who embraces and captures the true meaning of the Christmas Story to this extent. But more so to write their thoughts in a story form that is absolutely captivating and heartwarming to those of us who read it. Lauren is a blessing unto herself for sharing her special gift to write and illustrate her treasured Christmas Story, ‘The Miracle Baby’. I am thankful to Lauren for doing so and also to your newspaper for publishing it. Sincerely, Gayda Errett Playfairville
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ings held up with tight elastic bands. When we took them off at night, they left deep rings in our legs above our knees, which itched like crazy. Old Doctor Murphy preached to mother that we would pay dearly in later life from the tight elastic ... he said something about veins, which I didn’t understand, and which Mother could do little about, since buying expensive vests with long elastics and hooks were out of the question. Marguirite made sure we knew she wouldn’t be caught dead in elastic bands to hold up her stockings! There were a couple new book bags. But they were carried by those in the upper grades like junior and senior fourth. We younger ones had to content ourselves with those handed down from an older sibling. Even though I had put a new book bag on my Christmas list to Santa, I didn’t get one, and I figured he couldn’t find enough to go around to all the kids the world over. I looked around the room to see if anything had been changed since our
last day before Christmas. I saw where the floor had been scrubbed, and the whole room cleaned. And there along the baseboards, where once there were two or three holes where the mice would wander freely in and out, someone had nailed little squares of tin to shut off the mouse escapes. Other than that, the school seemed to be exactly the same as it was when we left it. Of course, the Christmas tree was gone, and the chicken wire that went across the front of the room to hold the sheets that created a stage area for the Christmas concert had been taken down. The Northcote school was back to normal, and ready for business for another year. To each of you, my prayer is that 2018 will be a safe and healthy year for you and those close to your heart. Happy New Year to each and every one of you. Interested in an electronic version of Mary’s books? Go to https://www. smashwords.com and type MaryRCook for ebook purchase details, or if you would like a hard copy, please contact Mary at wick2@sympatico.ca.
Hockey helped defeat post-Christmas blahs There always seems to be such a letdown immediately after Christmas. All of that effort and in three days (counting Christmas Eve and Boxing Day) it’s all over. I’m not really complaining because for us this Christmas was a true blessing. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with family and friends including a delightful Christmas Eve celebration at the home of my sister and her husband in Stittsville. For a sports fan however, the downtime I experienced between Christmas and New Year’s was easily filled. There is so much team sports during the holiday season that the problem for the television networks is finding enough time on their jampacked schedules to air it all live. Hockey, football, soccer and basketball dominated the airwaves and the Internet last week. I kept an eye on the multitude U.S. college football bowl games, checked in on the NBA and particularly the Toronto Raptors and saw some of the action which determined the final playoff teams in the NFL. But for me the main focus was hockey and British soccer, although not necessarily in that order. For a British football (soccer) fan this time of year is nirvana. The Christmas-New Year schedule is hectic. Teams play games only two or three days apart at times as the leagues and the TV networks take advantage of the fact people have more time on their hands. If winter blizzards don’t get you then the TV sports advertising blizzard is almost certain to. The good news for North American fans is that because of the time difference many games were played during our morning hours. When the soccer was over the football bowl contests began and those are followed closely by World Junior Hockey tournament games and Spengler Cup hockey from Switzerland. Primetime NHL, NFL and NBA games dominate the evening and late night time slots. The action is literally non-stop, except for the commercials! My favourite English football team, the north London side Arsenal, is having another indifferent season so I must admit that, given the fact it is winter (if you’ve been outside lately you definitely know it’s winter) my
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main sports focus during the holidays was hockey. The aforementioned Spengler Cup, which is played annually in the town of Davos, nestled in the Swiss Alps, is the oldest invitational hockey tournament in the world, dating back to 1923. Canada is always among the invitees and normally our squad is comprised of players borrowed from European club teams while their opponents – mainly other European club teams – are also heavily populated by Canadian players including some ex-NHLers. This year’s competition was more interesting because Hockey Canada was watching our players much more carefully. The organization is working to put together a competitive team in anticipation of the upcoming Winter Olympics in South Korea next month. No NHLers As many of you will know the NHL has banned its players from participating in the Olympics this year a move which has already reduced my interest in February’s winter sports showcase. Hockey fans lobbied for years to have the best players in the world face off in the Winter Olympics and in 1998 they were finally successful. But now NHL fan polls have turned against the pros taking part. Allegedly this new-found lack of interest is because the Olympics are too disruptive falling, as they do, in the middle of the NHL season. On the other hand many NHL stars are angry that they’re being prevented from participating in the global showcase. I’m with them! The NHL schedule drones on and on and on, followed by playoffs which don’t end until the Stanley Cup is finally presented in early summer. What was once a winter spectacle (hockey is Canada’s official winter sport) now threatens to circumnavigate the calendar!
So yes, I had more interest in this year’s Spengler participants. In the end all Canadian hockey fans were rewarded as our guys lifted a third consecutive Spengler Cup. Canada blanked the Swiss national team 3-0 in the tournament final New Year’s Eve. Hopefully some of those players can now help Canada to success in PyeongChang next month? Beginning on Boxing Day the World Junior Hockey championships which this time is being played in Buffalo, New York, also captured my attention. The event included the first-ever outdoor game in the more than 40 year history of the competition. That contest was played at New Era Field (formerly Rich Stadium) the home of the NFL’s Buffalo Bills last Friday between Team Canada and Team USA. The American juniors won the frigid, snowy contest 4-3 in a shootout, repeating the result they achieved in the tournament final against Canada last January. However Team Canada still topped their group and yesterday (after this newspaper’s deadline) they played Switzerland in a quarter-final game. The gold medal final goes tomorrow night (Friday) at 8 p.m. I’m especially interested in our current national junior team because Colton Point, who helped lead the Carleton Place Junior A Canadians to their second straight Central Canada Hockey League championship in 2015, is one of the two goaltenders on the roster. Point, a North Bay native, now stars for Colgate University (NCAA Division 1) in Hamilton, New York. He earned the shutout as Canada blanked Slovakia 6-0 in their second preliminary round contest Dec. 27. By the way Point’s former team in Carleton Place has now won four straight CCHL titles. And so far this season they sport the best record of any Junior A team on the continent with 36 wins and only three regulation defeats in 42 outings. The Carleton Place team record is the best among 132 teams in 10 leagues. So yes, little wonder hockey helped me defeat the post-Christmas blahs! Jeff Maguire is a career journalist who lives in Carleton Place, Ont. He has been writing for community and daily newspapers in Ontario since 1971. Jeff can be reached by email at: jeffrey.maguire@rogers.com
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Consider sharing your heart, home with LAWS pet The year has come to an end and we at LAWS hope your Christmas was wonderful. Your support has been great this past year for which we’re extremely grateful. We’re looking forward to your continued support in the new year to come. Please keep yourself and your furry friends safe and warm during this cold spell. Happy New Year from all of us at the Lanark Animal Welfare Society.
think she belonged to a family as she craves attention, is very friendly and she likes to share her affection. Bliss is almost all grey with a tiny bit of white, a black nose and lovely white whiskers. She is about one-yearold, gets along well with our other resident cats and would love to find a home real soon. Please meet her at LAWS.
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Tips on vehicle survival in deep freeze Our region’s early dip into winter temp record books took more than a few drivers by surprise and some daily drivers didn’t make out so well. Don’t get me wrong, only a few years back a prolonged deep freeze accompanied by a few days of short holiday runs and lots of stop and start driving would overload most area repair shops and keep tow truck operators from getting any sleep. But there are still things to keep in mind and precautions to take to avoid coming out in the cold morning air to a dead battery and a ruined day. I said it before and I’ll say it again; if your vehicle has an electric block heater, use it when the mercury dips below -20° C. For most smaller engines in passenger cars, SUVs, crossovers, and light trucks, only a few hours of plug-in time is needed, so an outdoor socket timer is a great idea. For larger trucks (especially diesels) an overnight plug-in isn’t overkill. And you’ll get the added bonuses of almost instant heat from your engine coolant-powered cabin heater and better startup fuel economy. If you haven’t got a block heater and can’t arrange for installation before the brass balls freeze, consider a battery warming blanket. They’re relatively inexpensive (under $40) and an easy DIY job to install. Almost every dead battery that’s replaced during a cold snap would have failed a voltagedraw test weeks or months before the no-start event. Batteries are fairly predictable power storage units and most shops will throw in a battery test at no charge when other seasonal work is being performed. If your ride is running on its original battery and it’s been through three winters or more, getting this test done before the battery fails is an easy and painless way to avoid a major inconvenience. Short runs and/or stop and start commuter traffic can be a major risk to even the best battery and charging system under the hood. On start up a battery’s energy reserve is partially
depleted and it relies on the engine belt-driven alternator to replenish it. The alternator’s output is directly related to the engine’s speed (so the slower you’re driving the less power it puts out). Add to this the BRIAN TURNER fact that it takes more energy and a longer time to fully recharge a battery in extremely cold temps and you have a perfect recipe for a morning nostart. On frosty days, plan your driving with care to minimize short slow-speed runs and use the on-board electrical accessories such as heater fan, defrosters, and such sparingly. The more power these systems draw from the alternator means less power for battery recharging. On the topic of conserving on-board electrical power, our addiction to personal electronic devices (PEDs) is now hitting the hit list of reasons for dead batteries. Plug in your iPad, smartphone, GPS unit, laptop, or any other combination of personal electronic devices into those handy auto power points on a cold winter day, and unless you have a long highspeed highway journey ahead, you may have a date with your roadside assistance provider for a boost. Never leave these things plugged in while the engine is turned off for prolonged periods of time. When driving home to park your wheeled beast on a snappy afternoon, try to turn off (or down to minimum settings) all electrical accessories for the last few miles to give your battery a fighting chance to light things up the next morning. If you have any questions, opinions, or stories on anything automotive please drop me a line, [By email to bjoeturner@hotmail. com listing ‘Question for the Car Counsellor’ on the subject line or by post to Record News Communications, 65 Lorne St., P.O. Box 158, Smiths Falls, Ont. K7A 4T1]. When using regular mail, please supply a phone number if you seek direct contact (due to volume I can’t always promise replies).
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On January 1, 2018, many people across Ontario will see their wages rise to $14 an hour as the new general minimum wage takes effect. This change will help workers and their families who are struggling to get ahead in a changing economy. Kevin Flynn, Minister of Labour, was at Toronto's Yorkdale Shopping Centre Dec. 27 to highlight the minimum wage hike and other provisions of the province's Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act. “Our plan for fair workplaces and better jobs provides a minimum wage people can actually live on and modernizes our labour laws to address today’s world,” Flynn stated. “Too many families struggle to get by on part-time or temporary work. Those working full-time can be living in poverty. This is unacceptable in Ontario. Our plan will help ensure everyone who works hard has the chance to reach their full potential and share in Ontario’s prosperity.” An estimated 55 per cent of all retail workers in the province will be getting a raise on Jan. 1. This will help bring millions of people from the margins of the economy to a place where they are able to better provide for their families and get ahead. Other changes coming into force on January 1, 2018 include: • Ensuring workers are entitled to at least three weeks' vacation after five years with the same employer, bringing Ontario's vacation time in line with the national average. • Expanding the 10 days per calendar year for personal emergency leave to employees in workplaces with fewer than 50 employees, with at least two paid days per year for employees who have been employed for at least a week.
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Carleton Place, the Moore House, in search of a ghostly encounter. The Moore House, constructed in the mid-1800s, was home to multiple generations of the Moore family, including James Pearson Moore, his at wife Catherine Roberts and their five children. The structure, which also served the community for many years Bean Chevrolet 613-257-2432 as a general store, originally sat at the Buick GMC Ltd. 375 McNeely Ave, Carleton Place north end of Moore Street, opposite Lansdowne Avenue. In 2007, a year after being donated to the town, the « Jef Jeff Julian building was raised from its foundaInsurance Agent tion and moved to its current location, 170 Bridge St. Ask Me About Life Insurance A landmark business in downtown Carleton Place is calling it quits. Jeff Julian Jef Dack’s Jewellers has been a fixture Agent on Bridge Street for nearly 120 years, www.JeffJulian.ca www but it will soon close. (613) 257-AUTO(2886) On Wednesday, Jan. 18, a message 1-888-341-FARM(3276) posted on the family-owned business’ Jeff Julian Insurance Agency Inc. Facebook page revealed the jewelry store would be permanently shutting I also offer Auto, Home and its doors at the end of April, “after Business Insurance. great thought and consideration.” Located at 115 Bridge St., Dack’s Jewellers opened for business on July 13, 1898.
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• Bussing “urban” students to rural schools. • Moving Smiths Falls area students to Duncan J. Schoular school instead of Chimo school. • Building a completely new school in Balderson. The Upper Canada District School Board’s (UCDSB) accommodation review committee (ARC) public meeting was held in the gymnasium of the Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute (SFDCI) on Monday, Jan. 30, where several new proposals were put forward by parents. The Ron McMunn Country Music Heart Jam is no more. Last Sunday’s incarnation was to be the last bow. But do not despair - for next year, the Ron and Jeff McMunn Country Music Heart Jam will arise to take its place. “We are here for one big reason - to raise money for the (University of Ottawa) Heart Institute,” said announcer Charlie Kitts this past Sunday, Feb. 5, before a new banner, with the heart jam’s new name, and photos of two familiar faces - Ron and Jeff - was unveiled. This year’s performances took an extra resonance this year with the recent death of singer Jeff McMunn, who died at the Ottawa Civic Hospital on Dec. 22, 2016. His father Ron
died in 2007, and Jeff’s brother, Jamie McMunn, was the first performer on stage - accompanied by his son Brendan. Canada may be celebrating its birthday, but it’s Carleton Place receiving a gift. In an announcement on Jan. 31, the municipality will receive $75,000 by way of the Ontario150 Community Grant Program to allow for repairs and improvements to Riverside Park. The area boasts a beach, splash pad, play structure, washroom facilities, picnic tables and lots of trees to provide cool shade on a hot day. There was a steady stream of visitors to Almonte Old Town Hall Feb. 13 as residents had the chance to view concept plans for the development of Don Maynard Park (Block 40) and the adjacent land known as Block 42. The Municipality of Mississippi Mills held a public information centre at the town hall, which was moderated by Mike Coxon, for the purpose of gathering information from residents and providing an opportunity to unveil concept plans for the potential development of the parkland. As they signed in, guests were given stickers to place on their preferred option. The municipality created six options, with all lots fronting on Gale Street: Option B (five 60-foot lots with a 25-foot buffer between exist-
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Residents prepare to place stickers on their preferred option for the development of Don Maynard Park during Mississippi Mills’ public information centre on the park Feb. 13 at Almonte Old Town Hall. ing homes with the park assuming Block 42); Option C (six 50-foot lots with a 20-foot buffer between homes on the left and a 30-foot buffer to the left and the park assuming Block 42); Option D (six lots with a 51.8 foot buffer in the middle as a pathway leading into the park on Block 42); Option E (five lots with a 103.7 foot buffer leading into the park); Option E1 and E2 were the same with six 50foot lots created and a 51.8 foot buf-
fer to the right or the left). Lanark County’s community services committee has endorsed Mills Community Support’s proposal to purchase the non-profit housing property, known as Five Arches, in Pakenham. The matter was discussed during the Feb. 8 committee meeting at the county building in Perth. Since 1987, the Five Arches Non-Profit Housing Corporation has owned and oper-
ated a 40-unit apartment building at 178 Five Arches Drive. “They receive a subsidy from Lanark County for 30 rent-gearedto-income and 10 market units,” explained social housing manager Sandy Grey. “The building is three stories with an elevator.” While most people were handing out valentines, Carleton Place’s integrity commissioner was doling out recommendations stemming from complaints two politicians contravened council’s code of conduct. Carleton Place Coun. Doug Black and mayor Louis Antonakos were the focus of a three-page report by Caledon lawyer Robert Swayze, which was made public during council’s meeting on Feb. 14. Treasurer Phil Hogan told this newspaper the estimated cost to taxpayers stemming from this investigation by the integrity commissioner is between $15,000 and $20,000. “I should have the final number in about 30 days,” he said. Spelled out in the report, which was dated Jan. 26, 2017, Swayze received four detailed grievances alleging Black and Antonakos broke council’s code of conduct. Three of the grievances were against Black and one was against Antonakos. Close to 100 people gathered at the Market Square in Carleton Place See LOOK BACK page A/CP7
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More than 200 people served free Christmas Day dinner in Carleton Place BY TARA GESNER
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The Christmas Day committee (CDC) in Carleton Place set the table for 200-plus people on Dec. 25. CDC chair Kory Earle summed up 2017’s free Christmas dinner as “spectacular.” “I am so thrilled with how everything went!” he told the Canadian Gazette, and “seeing the many smiles is why I continue to do this.” The holiday meal, now in its eleventh year, was held at the local legion — branch 192. Guests were treated to a turkey or ham dinner with all the trimmings. Country queen Arlene Quinn performed live and Santa Claus made time in his busy schedule to visit, and a colouring contest was held for the children in attendance. Since 2006, in the region of 1,500 Lanark County residents have benefitted from the Christmas dinner, from walk-ins to deliveries. “The vision I put forward years ago is alive and well,” Earle said. “It is so incredible ... and my heart is filled with joy!” In 2006, just before the inaugural event, he told this newspaper, “If we only serve one person, we have made a difference.” Members of the CDC are in awe of the Christmas dinner’s dedicated
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The Christmas Day committee in Carleton Place and its dedicated volunteers set the table for 200-plus people on Dec. 25, providing a free holiday meal at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 192. and caring volunteers, Earle continued. “They are the backbone of what we do ... no thanks will ever be enough.” Open to everyone, the Christmas dinner is more than just a meal. For people who have lost their way it is hope, and it is love for those who feel unworthy.
“For folks without family it is community, and it is warmth for individuals with no place to go,” Earle said. “The aim of the event is to bring people together.” Getting emotional, the CDC chair talked about a 94-year-old woman who was all alone this Christmas.
“She called and asked if we would be able to deliver a turkey dinner to her,” Earle said. “We sure did.” Other comments heard in 2017: “I have always been alone until this year,” “This was the best Christmas,” “I do not have any place to go” and “I wanted to be a part of
the community.” “We even has someone visiting from Japan come to the dinner,” Earle said. “He was amazed ... he got to know what the community was all about.” “I am touched by all of this; it warms my heart,” Earle added. The CDC chair acknowledged Quinn for her inspiration, Bud’s Taxi for providing free transportation within Carleton Place, Deputy Mayor Jerry Flynn for bringing greetings on behalf of the town and Santa Claus for coming out to spread cheer. “We also want to thank the legion for opening its doors again to us at no charge,” Earle said. Others receiving kudos for their overabundance of donations and support: area businesses, organizations, politicians and residents. “Because of them community members received a meal, gift, hat or mitts and so much more!” Earle said. All Christmas dinner leftovers were taken to Lanark County Interval House, an emergency first stage shelter in Carleton Place for women and children in crisis. In 2018, the tradition continues with Earle chairing the CDC. “Until then, our committee wishes everyone a year of peace, good health and joy,” he said.
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Fatal collision on Highway 7 claims life of Carleton Place man BY STAFF
Clockwise from top left: Melanie Woods and Carleton Place Mayor Louis Antonakos are pictured with their son, Lucas, 4, during the mayor and councillors’ levee at the Neelin Street Community Centre on Monday, Jan. 1. It was a way to celebrate the new year with a free skate, hot beverage and hotdog; Coun. Theresa Fritz adjusts the helmet of son Shane; and Dave Brown, left, Carleton Place’s 2017 Citizen of the Year, greets guests with Coun. Sean Redmond and Kathy Taylor. About 200 people came out for the free public skate, and celebrated the start of 2018.
A 28-year-old Carleton Place man is dead and a Perth man is in hospital with serious injuries after a two-vehicle collision Jan. 2 on Highway 7 near Ramsay Concession 1 in Mississippi Mills. At 7:25 a.m. on Jan. 2, police were called to the scene, which revealed a westbound Hyundai passenger vehicle and eastbound Hyundai passenger vehicle had collided. Earlier, OPP an adult male, the driver of the westbound vehicle, had died at the scene. He has been identified as 28-year-old Nader Kawash of Carleton Place. The male driver of the eastbound vehicle, from Perth, sustained serious injuries and was transported to hospital by air ambulance.
The stretch of road between Ferguson Falls Road and Ramsay Concession 2A was closed for nearly six and a half hours and was re-opened at 2:05 p.m. Lanark County OPP officers, along with the OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigators, are continuing to investigate. Highway 7 has been a treacherous roadway for motorists travelling over the holidays. On Dec. 22, man died in a collision between Tatlock Road and Ramsay Concession 4A. That incident involved a transport and pickup truck and shut down the highway for several hours. Later that evening, while investigating the earlier collision, an MTO vehicle was struck at the scene, injuring an MTO employee.
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The local public health unit is responsible for enforcing the law and carries out inspections and responds to smoking complaints. A Tobacco Enforcement Officer can issue fines in the region of $150 for unauthorized smoking. Almonte General Hospital and Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital provide support to patients and staff who wish to quit smoking. Both hospitals partner with the University of Ottawa Heart Institute and the Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit to support the My Quit program. Smoking cessation programs are also offered through family physicians and the local health unit. For more information about the smoke-free hospital regulations, please visit www.ontario.ca/page/smoke-free-ontario.
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It is official – Jan. 11 is my last day working for Metroland Media. After close to 16 years working for what was originally the EMC, it is going to be a hard adjustment. I first began with the company as a student. I learned much over the course of the month I spent here, on my internship for Loyalist College’s print journalism program. It was a sad departure. However at the time, little did I know I wouldn’t be gone for long. Roughly a week later I got a phone call from editor, Ryland Coyne. One of the reporters he had on staff had left abruptly and he was willing to give me a chance. It was May 15, 2002 that I walked through the doors for the first time as an employee. Thus my adventure began. There is no way to really sum up the more than decade and a half that I have spent in various roles here, other than to say, “It was a ride.” From start to finish, every day I had the opportunity to learn something new, to connect with the community and to feel as if I had accomplished a goal. Over the years I have provided coverage in communities such as Smiths Falls, Montague, Beckwith, Carleton Place, Perth, Kemptville among others, and for most of this time I also had a focus on Brockville and the Seaway. From awards ceremonies to luncheons, from council meetings to Relays for Life, it was a privilege to be able to share the stories that form the fabric of these communities. Each day was a learning experience, giving me the opportunity to dive deep into topics I was otherwise unfamiliar with. To
MARLA DOWDALL Final Thoughts have been able to tell the stories of citizens who provide so much character to our local area, and to have had the pleasure of keeping residents informed was such a pleasure for me. It really was so gratifying each and every time I filed a story or took a photograph. My role with the company has changed several times throughout the years. From a junior reporter I made my way up to associate editor and am leaving as a managing editor. The past several years I have taken on a more administrative role. A role, however, that has still afforded the chance to stay on top of what has been happening across Lanark County as well as Leeds and Grenville – working with my dedicated team of reporters and editors ensuring coverage of what has been meaningful in each municipality. My hope for the New Year is for abounding opportunities, as I search for a new job. I will be embarking on a journey to see where Laurie Weir/Metroland life will take me next. To thank everyone who deserves it would fill this entire paper. So to sum up as best I can, I The mother/son duo of Elaine Madore and Rob Madore, help uncover treats on Monday, Jan. 1 during the extend my gratitude to everyone Almonte Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 240 levee. Elaine is the branch manager, while Rob, is the legion’s who has been supportive, to the president, and Sunday’s event featured a lunch buffet. friends and connections I have made over the years, to my family, to my colleagues and those who I have passed in the halls here at Performance Printing/ Metroland Media all these years. I am hoping everyone will stay in touch as I find my way to my next adventure.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Reader questions delay in council’s decision to demolish Julian Street home
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Editorial Policy The Canadian Gazette welcomes letters to the editor. Senders must include their full name, complete address and a contact phone number. Addresses and phone numbers will not be published. We reserve the right to edit letters for space and content, both in print and online at www.insideottawavalley.com. To submit a letter to the editor, please email akulp@metroland.com, fax them to 613-2837480, or mail them to 65 Lorne St., P.O. Box 158, Smiths Falls, Ont. K7A 4T1.
Your Thursday, Dec. 21 frontpage story, ‘Town hall orders Carleton Place home demolition’ left me with the nagging question as to why it took various councils and town staff since 2009 to order the demolition of 41 Julian Street? Was there hope that the raccoons would do it? Or perhaps the problem would just disappear? It was obvious years ago that issuing more property standard orders was not going to work. So why leave this problem to fester and create ill feelings amongst the surrounding neighbours and sully the town’s image and reputation? Why wait for the structure to reach the point of evident destruction that only
the more desperate wild turkeys and raccoons would want to stay? I can understand temporary financial hardships delaying perhaps some minor repairs, but to allow this kind of debacle to continue for years is inexcusable. Maybe the owner of the house in question was hoping that he could turn around and buy the neighbouring homes at a discount once their property values dropped enough? I sense another couple of years of dithering on part of council, town employees and more wildlife moving-in might just have achieved this. New bylaws should be in place where there is a time limit for following property standard orders before remedial action is taken, or better
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still, tougher property standards, period. The town cannot have lax or non-existing bylaws and property taxes competing with mortgage payments as to which sucks more out of the monthly household budget. If council expects monthly tax payments in the $400 to $600 range to be made without, or with less grumblings, they better take steps to justify it and one simple way to do this is by passing and enforcing, in a timely manner, stricter bylaws that will help to maintain property values, elevate the town’s reputation and keep peace between neighbours. Bill Bousada Carleton Place
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on Sunday evening, Feb. 19, remembering the life of Gennadi Brianski. Gennadi died on Feb. 10, following an incident on Highway 417 near Carling and Kirkwood avenues in Ottawa. March Area resident and Carleton Place property manager and developer Wally Thorbjornsson has filed a complaint with the town’s integrity commissioner against mayor Louis Antonakos, alleging “a gross misuse of in camera or closed session meetings, all under his direction.” Clerk Duncan Rogers did not reveal the name of the complainant but did confirm to the Canadian Gazette a member of the public filed a grievance through his office on Feb. 23. With a lifelong passion for paddling, Mississippi Mills’ John Edwards continues to make waves while raising awareness and inclusion within the sport globally. His peers and the paddling world recognized his efforts Feb. 18 in Mortagua, Portugal, where Edwards, also a Mississippi Mills councillor for the past 17 years, received a lifetime achievement honour during the International Canoe Federation’s (ICF) World Paddle Awards. It’s a particularly special award for Edwards, as it’s voted upon by 40 members of the World Paddle Awards academy worldwide. Mississippi Mills’ plans to install
bicycle lanes on Almonte’s Ottawa Street between Martin and Paterson streets won’t be going ahead without public consultation. Council voted to defer their decision during discussion on the matter at their Feb. 21 session. The issue came to council after a recommendation from the municipality’s active transportation advisory committee on Feb. 7. According to a report by director of roads and public works, Guy Bourgon, the bike lanes were included in the January 2016 transportation master plan and active transportation plan as part of establishing a cycling spine route. He was recommending two 1.5 metre lanes be installed “to ensure that two travel lanes with a minimum width of 3.5m are preserved,” Bourgon said in his report. According to the 2016 census data released Feb. 8, Carleton Place now has 10,644 residents thriving within the community. A national census in Canada is conducted every five years by Statistics Canada. Between 2011 and 2016, Carleton Place’s population showed an increase of 8.5 per cent, or 835 people. Divisions are deepening at Carleton Place Town Hall. On Tuesday, March 7, during a meeting of the planning and protection committee, council made the decision mayor Louis Antonakos will no longer speak on its behalf. A motion to appoint deputy may-
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OPP investigated a suspicious incident at the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital on May 8. THey later confirmed the hospital had received a bomb threat. or Jerry Flynn as the spokesperson for council on matters dealing with the media was carried by a 6-1 recorded vote. Antonakos’ abstention was logged as the sole “no.” The resolution further stated, “this in no way prevents any member of council from speaking to the media at any time.” Ahead of the physical environment committee meeting in Carleton Place on March 7, council members recognized the passing of Smiths Falls resident Milton Phillips. Phillips died on Feb. 20 at the
Queensway Carleton Hospital in Ottawa. He was in his 93rd year. Addressing the committee, local resident Wally Cook noted Phillips “contributed so much to Carleton Place’s industrial development in the 1960s.” No phones allowed. Carleton Place council members voted to leave their cell phones outside council chambers for council sessions and committee meetings during the March 14 policy review committee meeting. The matter was raised by Coun.
Theresa Fritz, who said the phones could be seen as a distraction and would like to see them removed from in camera discussions. “We say please turn off your cell phones and pagers at the start of meetings…but if it’s buzzing near you, it’s human nature that you’re going to want to check it,” she said. “I think let’s start with the in camera process.” Community members may have left council chambers angry, but Mississippi Mills councillors say a compromise has been made with their choice of the final reconfiguration of Don Maynard Park in Almonte. Eleven reconfiguration options were laid out for council members to discuss during the March 21 committee of the whole meeting, in a report by recreation manager Calvin Murphy. Council chose a municipal design known as option E, which will create five lots with frontage on Gale Street, split by an entrance to the park, which would flow into Block 42, adjacent to Holy Name of Mary Catholic School. “I think this is a reasonable approach,” Coun. John Edwards remarked. It’s being called the house that love built. Since late last summer, the Michaelis family – Shane and Laura, and five young children Tamara, Zachary, Holly-Rose, Kylie and Sydney – have been anxiously awaiting See REVIEW page A/CP8
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their new Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa (Habitat GO) home and that day officially came March 23. Surrounded by family, Habitat GO representatives, volunteers, sponsors and local dignitaries, the family received the keys to their Crampton Drive house in Carleton Place. April Carleton Place’s deputy mayor is claiming mayor Louis Antonakos violated procedure when he permitted a member of the public to address council on March 28 during the regular meeting. In a statement on behalf of himself and councillors Doug Black, Brian Doucett, Theresa Fritz, Sean Redmond and Ross Trimble, Jerry Flynn noted, “In reality, by allowing Mr. Collins (Jim Collins) to speak, it violated the established procedural bylaw for council meetings.” The statement was emailed to the Canadian Gazette on March 31. Owing to a 6-1 recorded vote on March 28, a statement made by the mayor during the planning and protection meeting on March 7 will not be included in action report 128132
involving media relations. Antonakos was logged as the sole “nay.” While the condition of the old registry office in Almonte is fair, costly upgrades have council thinking about other options for storing records and archives down the road. Deputy clerk Jeanne Harfield brought a report to the March 21 Mississippi Mills council session recommending the municipality keep its corporate records and archives in the building, located at 125 Brougham St., for the time being. Revealing the identity of the Legionnaire of the Year is always a highlight of the Carleton Place Royal Canadian Legion Branch 192’s Honours and Awards ceremony. This year, as members and guests gathered on Sunday, April 9 at the George Street headquarters, the prestigious honour was presented to Joann Voyce, someone who has exemplified the meaning of service and volunteerism. Making the announcement was the night’s MC, Ontario Command vice president Garry Pond. A Carleton Place man is currently serving a 90-day intermittent jail sentence after pleading guilty to luring a child – a charge from November 2015. Troy Latham, 37, was formally sen-
tenced on March 20 in Perth provincial court, presided over by Ontario Court Justice Peter Wright. Wright accepted the crown and defence’s joint submission of 90 days served intermittently, followed by three years of probation. The age-old adage “home is where the heart is” rings true in Carleton Place. On April 11 during the policy review meeting, Carleton Place council members heard from local resident and business owner Lisa Occomore, a member of Hometown Hearts. Hometown Hearts is a small group of local people with common goals and expertise in many different areas. Members are working together to bring great things to Carleton Place. Work is underway on the expansion project at the Pakenham branch of the Mississippi Mills Public Library. Mississippi Mills council members as well as town and library staff gathered with representatives from Argue Construction Ltd. and +VG Architects — The Ventin Group Ltd. to celebrate with an official groundbreaking ceremony, held April 11 at the construction site, 128 MacFarlane St. In a statement read by chief administrative officer Diane Smithson, Min-
ister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Navdeep Bains congratulated the community on the expansion project. Sold! With the deal set to close on July 4, the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church building in Carleton Place has a new owner — Ministries Without Borders/ All Nations Church. The property was listed on Feb. 17 with Tim Lee of Century 21 Explorer Realty Inc., and it attracted a lot of interest. “At least 27 people went through,” mayor Louis Antonakos told the Canadian Gazette on April 17. “We had multiple offers,” Lee said. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church is housed in a historic structure, opening in January 1888. Built on land donated by John Gillies, it is constructed of native stone with Beckwith stone trimmings. Inside, there is seating capacity for 500, a choir gallery behind the pulpit and a finished basement for Sunday school rooms and more.
post office. “Bernard loved the water,” his wife Catherine said. The late Mississippi Mills councillor (Almonte ward) was killed in a shooting at his Strathburn Street on Feb. 11, 2016. With the sun shining above, Cameron’s family and friends as well as a handful of community members gathered on Saturday, April 29 at 1 p.m. for a tree planting ceremony, honouring the life of a husband, father, grandfather, brother, teacher, community leader and advocate. Members of council in attendance: mayor Shaun McLaughlin and Coun. John Edwards. “I miss Bernard as a person, and I miss him as a colleague,” McLaughlin said. “I know you all do too.” After a lengthy, involved process, the Town of Carleton Place has narrowed the list of candidates for the job of chief administrative officer (CAO) down to just one. At the regular meeting of council on April 25, mayor Louis Antonakos May revealed Mark Jensen has been tapped For years to come, an Autumn Ra- to take up the town’s top administradiance maple tree will grow in mem- tive post. ory of Bernard Cameron, in the garden along the water behind Almonte’s See 2017 page A/CP11
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Ashton-Munster Pastoral Charge The United Church of Canada Fully Accessible ashtonmunsterchurch.ca for more information Everyone Welcome. Child Care provided.
47 McLachlin Street S, Arnprior Sunday: 10:30 - Holy Communion Christmas Eve: 5:30 pm - Pageant & Holy Communion
Holy Name of Mary St. Mary’s Parish Pastor Rev. Paul J. Gaudet 134 Bridge St. Almonte • 613-256-1034
Mass Schedule Saturday 4:30 pm • Sunday 9 am & 10:30 am Handicap access
SATURDAY SERVICES 117 Victoria St. Carleton Place Sabbath School: 9:30 am Divine Service: 11:00 am 613-257-5109 Pastor: Didier Fourny
Regular Sunday worship: Holy Eucharist 8:30am at 207 Reserve St. (Sunday School available) Holy Eucharist 11am at Orchard View, 219 Paterson St. ***Last Sunday of each month: one combined service at 11am at Orchard View Reverend Trudy Hardy trudyhardy@storm.ca 613-256-2644 www.graceanglicanchurch.ca
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Almonte United Church 106 Elgin Street, Almonte Tel: 256-1355 - Rev. Mary Royal Organist & Music Director: Neil Milnes 10:30 am – SUNDAY WORSHIP & Sunday School Website: www.almonteunited.com Email: office@almonteunited.com Tuesday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon (Check Website for Summer Hours) For Transportation call the office.
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January 7 8:00 am Morning Worship 10:00 am Confirmation at St. Paul’s Kanata January 14 9:30 am Holy Eucharist www.ccashton.org Carleton Place Baptist Church 299 Bridge St. Carleton Place 613-257-1889 • Pastor: Brian Affleck Discovery Hour 10 am Sunday Worship Service 11 am Prayer and Bible Study Wednesday 7 pm All Welcome! Handicap access www.carletonplacebaptist.ca
St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church 28 Hawthorne Ave., Carleton Place Fr. Cosmas Ajawara, 613-257-1284, 613-257-1630
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Saturday 5 p.m. • Sunday 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. contact@carletonplaceadventists.org Handicap Access www.carletonplaceadventists.org Connected to Your Community - A/CP8 - Thursday, January 4, 2018
Church meets: Calvary Christian Academy, 9749 Hwy 15, Franktown
Service Time: 10:30am (Children’s service also at same time) Phone: (613) 255-6429 • Email: info@movechurch.ca Web: www.movechurch.ca • Pastor: Chad Monaghan
St James Anglican Church 225 Edmund Street, Carleton Place, Ontario 257-3178
8 a.m. Holy Eucharist 10 a.m. Choral Eucharist 10 a.m. Sunday School Thursday January 4 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rector: The Venerable Brian Kauk Assistant Curate: The Rev’d. Rosemary Parker Website - stjamescarletonplace.ca Fully accessible; children welcome at all services!
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HERE’S HOW IT WORKS: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Recreation is the name of the game this week, Gemini. Coming off of a busy period, you are anxious to put your feet up for a few days. Book that vacation right now. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Use your intuition in regard to others’ feelings this week, Cancer. Give someone who needs it a little leeway, and your thoughtfulness will be appreciated.
44. Intestinal pouches 46. Walked in a celebratory way 1. Make ale 47. South American mountain 5. Residue chain 8. Female parent 49. Jai __, sport 12. Succulent plants 50. Consumed 14. OJ’s judge 51. Firm 15. Czech river 56. Pubs 16. Embarrassing predicament 57. Leafy drink 18. NHL legend Bobby 58. Cured 19. Sunfish 59. Northern wind of France 20. One who acclaims 60. Tax collector 21. On the __: running away 61. Respite from the sun 22. Oklahoma’s “Wheat Capital” 62. American spy Aldrich 23. The Golden State 63. Central Standard Time 26. Merrymake 64. Myanmar ethnic group 30. Siberian nomads 31. Pock-marked 32. Baleen whale 33. Leaf-footed bug genus 34. Treasure 39. Tanzanian shilling 42. Changed
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LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, if you think change will do you some good, then it is time to make it happen. Embrace the excitment that comes with making changes. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Thanks to a spark of creativity, your plans may change this week, Virgo. Grab someone who is up for an unexpected adventure to join the journey. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, a financial windfall has given you some extra spending money. While you may want to splurge, the practical side of you knows some saving is in order. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, some things may be beyond your control this week, and that is okay. The measure of success will be how well you can adapt to the changes ahead.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Home improvements may be in your future, Sagittarius. Projects could be just what the doctor ordered to chase away any feelings of cabin fever that may develop. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, although the digital age has taken over, this week you might be ready to unplug for a while. Stock up on some books that can fuel your imagination. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Lend an ear to someone who has to get a few things off of his or her chest, Aquarius. You do not have to offer solutions. Just being there will be assistance enough. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Don’t leave any stone unturned when seeking a solution this week, Pisces. The least expected avenue may be the right one.
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Any community organization based in our circulation area wishing to list an event of community interest is invited to submit a description of 25 words or less in writing. Submissions are not guaranteed. Admissions or event costs, will not be included. Deadline is Thursday at 12:00 p.m. prior to publication date. This service is provided free of charge. Events will be listed no more than two weeks in advance. Write, Metroland Media, Attn: Regional Roundup, P.O. Box 158, Smiths Falls, Ont. K7A 4T1, or fax at 613-283-5909 or e-mail: cheryl.code@metroland.com. Items will be edited as necessary. Please include name, address and phone number.
PERTH Euchre, 4 hand, Jan 4 & 18 @ 7:30pm. Sponsored by Town & Country Tenants As soc., 375 Country St., Light Lunch. Info: 613-256-3281. Hub Hospice Palliative Care, Introduces Good Grief, Led by: Barbara Carroll, PHD, 3rd Monday each month, 10:30-noon, Parish House, 70 Clyde St. 613-883-6646 barbaracarroll@rogers.com NLAS Winter Fundraiser Dance, Sat Jan 13 8pm-midnight. Glen Silverson Band. Almonte Civitan Hall. Contact Debbie Brydges for tickets 613-253-6516.
A.N.A.F. 315 Town Line Rd. Roast Beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, veggies & des sert, Jan 5, 5-7pm, open to everyone. Carleton Place & District Civitan Club Weekly BINGO every Tuesday. Upstairs at Arena. Bingo starts 7pm sharp. Carleton Place Sunset Club meets every Wednesday, 1 p.m. Legion. Euchre, bid eu chre, games, socializing. Third Wed. each month- short general meeting, noon. Potluck lunch/games follows. 613-257-7483. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church wor ships in the Community Presbyterian Church, 111 Church St, Almonte. Morning worship 10am. Transportation available. All welcome. 613-257-5418
KEMPTVILLE Baby Talk, Wednesday, Jan 10, 1:30-3 p.m. Madison Montessori Academy, 2965 County Rd #43. Memories of the 1998 Ice Storm/Storm of the Century, Sunday, January 14, 2:30pm, St John’s United Church, 5pm Potluck sup per & visiting, Potluck theme: Remembering meals from the ice storm. Please bring your own dishes, cutlery, cups St John’s will supply punch, coffee, tea.
LANARK North Lanark Community Health Cen tre, Friendly Bridge, Monday & Friday 1pm, drop in Info: Pam 613-259-2182x2306
Are you trying to cope with a family member suffering from a mental illness? NAMI support group, every 4th Tuesday of the month. Info: 613-283-2170. Community Home Support Lanark County Bereavement Support Group meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month 1-3pm at 40 Sunset Blvd, Info: 613-267-6400 Duplicate Bridge, Thursday evenings at 7 p.m, Civitan Hall. Contact Linda Selig Euchre, Perth Legion, Beckwith St., every Tuesday from 1-4 p.m. Parking. No stairs. Everyone welcome. Info: 613-264-5568. Women Entrepreneurs. Learn about the challenges and satisfactions by 2 Perth busi nesswomen. Talk sponsored by the Canadian Federation of University Women, Monday January 15, 6:30pm. Perth Legion. Ladies Auxiliary General MeetingJanuary 4th 7pm. Royal Canadian Legion, Perth 26 Beckwith St.E. Mom’s and young children “coffee time” ( Moms and Moms) on Mondays following the school year. (Cancelled for holidays and snow days) it will be hosted at the Maynard Penticostal Church from 9:30 to 11:30. Monthly Blood Pressure Clinic at the Factory entrance A in Perth. Takes place the 3rd Wed. of the month. 11 - 2 pm. Call 613-267-7000 Perth Old Tyme Fiddler’s Dance, Clas sic Country Music, Perth Lions Hall, 7:30 p.m. Jan 12. Info: 613-259-2569 or 613-283-8703. Perth Stamp Club Meeting at 7:30 pm., Wednesday, Jan 10, McMartin House, 125 Gore E. For info. call Phil Warrington 613-264-0724. Robbie Burns- Evening of January 20 2018. Tickets available at the Perth Legion Bar or Marilyn 613-267-2688 Social bridge starts at McMartin House Thursday, January 11 at 1pm and continues thru March 29. For info. call Kveta Privora at 613-300-9502. Instructors and mentors both available each week. Table tennis every Tuesday 6:30-8:30pm Perth Pool, 613 267 5302 The Compassionate Friends, Perth Chapter. A support group for bereaved par ents. Held on the 2nd Monday of every month. 7-9pm. Meeting at Tay Valley Com munity Hall, 4174 Narrows Locks Rd. Perth.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). Meets Thursday evenings at Lanark Lodge. Info. Janet 613-264-9139. Weekly iSisters drop-in for women only to learn technology and computer skills. 9:30a.m.-12:30p.m. Thursdays, 77 Gore St. E. Snacks and materials provided. Info: 613-867-1330. We’re Open! 400m wooded ice-trail, shinny-rink, log cabin, hot chocolate, camp fire, marshmallows. Perth Outfitters, 21 Craig St, Perth. Details: perthoutfitters.com 613-772-1122
Rideau Snowmobile Club Annual Breakfast, Sunday Jan 14. Pierce’s Cor. Hall (Malakoff Rd.) 8:30-11:00am. Right on the “A “ Trail. Info Wayne 613-489-3265 Shopping bus trip. Every 2nd Tuesday of the month. Leaving Portland Community Hall, 9 a.m. Info./location 613-272-2676. Snow Road Snowmobile Club Breakfast January 6, 8 - 11 AM at Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Road, Snow Road Station. Snow Road Snowmobile Club Dinner January 13, 5:30 PM followed by Quarter Auction. 7:00 PM at Clubhouse, 1106 Gem mills Road, Snow Road Station. Travelogue on Morocco with Anne Ma RURAL son, Thursday January 4, 7:00pm in the Al monte Branch meeting room, Mississippi All You Can Eat Spaghetti, Jan. 19, Mills Public Library. 6pm Royal Canadian Legion Br. #542, West port Calling all musicians! A Musician’s cir SMITHS FALLS cle (musicians only) is held weekly, Thursday evenings, 7:00 p.m., ABC Hall in Boling 40 Plus Singles Dinner & Dance, broke (3166 Bolingbroke Rd.). Come out to network with fellow entertainers. Contact Civitan Club, #12468 Hwy 15, Smiths Falls, Saturday Jan 6, Dinner at 7 pm. Dance to Matthew Churchill (613-273-9005). with DJ. 613-285-8557 Canadian Tai Chi Academy, every Mon, follow Fri., 9 a.m.-noon, Gallipeau Centre (small 40plussinglesdance@gmail.com Bariatric Support Group, first Thursday ballroom), All welcome. 613-269-3944, of month, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at ‘The Link’, at www.canadiantaichiacademy.org Community Clothing Co-operative, 88 Cornelia St. W., #4A. Support and infor Portland Community Hall. Open every Sat mation regarding gastric by-pass surgery be urday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Wednesday 1-3 fore and after. Info: (613)284-4608 or 1(877)383-2070. p.m. Bridge, Hanley Hall, Every Wednesday, Toledo Legion, Sunday January 7, Har ry Adrain & Friends, 2 - 5. Supper at 5. Eve 1 p.m. Info: 613-283-6116. Family Fun Bingo, Sunday Jan 7, 1-4pm, ryone welcome. Toledo Legion, Wings are starting Friday RCAFA Hall, 44 Abbott St. N. Carol Jan 12th 4-8 and every Friday thereafter. 613-284-0305 Come on out for some great tasting wings. Euchre- every Monday afternoon. 1:00 p.m. South Elmsley Municipal Complex. Sponsor: Club 55. Light refreshments. Fun and Fitness Mondays 9:30-10:30, Middleville & Watson’s Corners Community Hall. 9:00-10:00 Snow Road Community Hall. Info: Wendy 613-259-2182. Fun and Fitness Wednesdays Lower Mo bility Class, Chair based, 2-3pm at North La nark Community Health Centre, 9:30 - 10:30 St. Andrews United Church, 115 Clarence St. Lanark Info: Pam 613-259-2182x2306. North Lanark Community Health Cen tre, Nordic Pole Walking. North Lanark CHC, Drop-in. Thursdays, 9:00-10:00am, rain or shine. Info: Pam 613-259-2182x2306 Quilting- every Wednesday. 1-4 p.m. MERA Schoolhouse, McDonalds Corners. 613-278-2962.
Gambling Problem? There is help. Gam blers Anonymous, Tuesdays 7:30-9 p.m. 88 Cornelia St. 613-567-3271. “Music For A Winter Afternoon” featuring Rosedale Singers and Rideau Mel lowdears - in Concert - at S.F. First Baptist Church, Saturday, January 6th, 2pm. Tickets Now Available. 613-284-1184, 613-267-6211, 613-283-1579 “Music For A Winter Afternoon” featuring Rosedale Singers and Rideau Mel lowdears - in Concert - at S.F. First Baptist Church, Saturday, January 6th, 2pm. Tickets Now Available. 613-284-1184, 613-267-6211, 613-283-1579 Sewing, Quilting etc, every Thursday, 9 a.m.-12 noon, Smiths Falls Seniors Harmony Club #162, 61 Cornelia St W. Info: 613-283-0292. Smiths Falls Knitting & Crochet Club, meetings every Tuesday 1-3 p.m. Smiths Falls Seniors Activity Building (across from Hospi tal). Susan Shirley Program, Parent Training courses- Mondays 6:30 p.m. Calvary Bible Church, 15 Beech St. 613-205-1643. Toastmasters, Wednesday evenings where we practice our communication and leadership skills. Healey Glass, 1 abel Street. 7PM. Penny Croghan pennyc@ripnet.ca 613-285-1551. Vine Rhymes, Smiths Falls songwriters, poets and story tellers, meet monthly for en couragement and support. Come share your gift. Info: Helen (613)284-2243.
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HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY The Family of Joyce Margaret Ford request the pleasure of your company in celebrating Mom’s 90th Birthday Saturday January 6th, 2018 1:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
We would like to wish Mom & Dad (Linda and Wayne Young) A Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary January 6, 2018 From their children Robert, daughter-in-law Angela Jeff, daughter-in-law Andrea grandchildren Hailey, Callum & Carmendy We love you!
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GARDINER, Joy
Peacefully at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital with loved ones by her side in the morning hours of Wednesday, December 27th, 2017 at the age of 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Ron Gardiner (1981). Dearly loved mother of Rory (Leslie) of Ottawa; Lee (Gisela) of Kamloops, B.C., Jennie of Toronto, Tim and Thom (Carol-Ann) and Pam Tester (late Dean), all of Arnprior and Joel (Pela) of Whitby. Cherished and lovingly remembered by her 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Euphie Poeta (late Joe) of North Bay; Alma Ross (late Frank) of Vancouver and Nina Hayward (Robert) of Ottawa. Predeceased by a brother, Alec Brennan (late Dorothy). In memory of Joy, please consider a donation to the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation. Private family arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior. Interment will take place at Terrace Lawn Cemetery, North Bay in the Spring of 2018. Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca
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COSTELLO CHARLES BERNARD “Bernie” Peacefully surrounded by his family at the Ottawa Heart Institute on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017.
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We would like to express our sincere appreciation to all our dear friends, family members, neighbors & former co-workers for your prayers, cards, food, drives to appointments and loving acts of kindness and support during the sickness and passing of our beloved Allen. Thank you to all those who took part in the beautiful funeral service celebrating Allen’s life and his promotion to God’s Heavenly Home promised to those who love Him. We are grateful to all his wonderful Bayshore Nurses and Caregivers who were his special Angels in his time of needing care. Thank you also for the contributions to the Cancer Wheels of Hope program and it’s dedicated drivers, the Gideons and Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church. May God Bless you one and all with health and happiness in the New Year. Audrey, Greg, Justin and Nicolas Blair
Bernie Costello of Almonte, age 76 years. Loving husband of Charlotte Costello (Meehan) for 54 years. Much loved and respected father of Karen Kane (Keith), Mark (Tammy), Blair (Cathy) & Pam Howe (Mike). Predeceased by their daughter, Theresa. Cherished grandpa to Brad, Josh, Adam, Melissa, Rachael, Kasey, Taylor, Jacob, Mitchell & Nolan. Proud great grandpa to Kensington, Brooklyn, Baylee & Wesley (on route). Loving brother to Claire Park (Wayne) & Christine Jackson (Rick). Predeceased by his parents, Charles & Gertrude Costello, his brother and best friend, Brian. Brother-in-law to Heather Costello, Bill & Sue Meehan, Martha Millar, Connie & Peter Wright and Ross Meehan (Jim). Friends may call at the C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL Inc. 127 Church St., Almonte, Ontario, (613)-256-3313 from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM Tuesday, Jan. 2. Funeral Wed., Jan. 3 to Holy Name of Mary Church, Almonte for Celebration of the Eucharist at 11 AM. Spring interment with his precious daughter, Theresa. For those who may choose to honour Bernie with a memorial donation, please consider the Ottawa Heart Institute, Carleton Place Hospital or the Almonte General Hospital. Condolences & tributes: www.crgamble.com
Kenneth Earl Hamilton In loving memory of Kenneth Earl Hamilton. There is never enough words to say about a man like Ken Hamilton, who lost his battle with that ugly disease Cancer, on the 29th of December, 2017 in his 80th year. Son of the late David John Stewart Hamilton and Matilda Annie Hamilton (Byers). Leaving behind his beloved wife Shirley Ann Amy Hamilton (Edwards) and sons Ken William and Robert John, daughter Peggy Ann Elizabeth as well as brothers, sisters and many family and friends. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal. Our hearts still ache with sadness, and many tears will flow. What it meant to lose you, no one will know. We hold you close within our hearts, and there you will remain. To walk with us throughout our lives, until we meet again. Family and friends can pay their respects on Saturday, January 6th, 2018 at the St. Andrews Church in Toledo.
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Of Ramsay Township, after bravely fighting a lengthy illness, died peacefully on Christmas Day, 2017 in the Fairview Manor, Almonte, Ontario in his 89th year. For 66 years, loving husband of Priscilla (Wacker). Cherished father of Ursula (Ralf), Jonathan (Judy), Rebecca (Rory) and Matthew. Proud grandfather of Arden, Paul, Cameron, Amanda, Hamish, Meagan and Kyle; and joyous great-grandfather of Harlan and Alister. Survived by his brother (Gerry) and sister (Julie). Born in Kidderminster, UK, John graduated in electrical engineering from the University of London and enjoyed a successful career in electronics, including positions of Vice President of Microsystems Int. and Senior Vice President of Atomic Energy of Canada. An accomplished musician, John will be remembered for his beautiful tenor voice, organ and piano playing, and his devotion to the music of Bach. Cremation will occur with a Celebration of Life to follow, details will be posted on the funeral website. The family wish to extend profound thanks to Dr. Ferraris for his care and friendship given to John; to the staff of the Almonte General Hospital; and to all those who work and volunteer at Fairview Manor, Almonte, for their compassion and excellent care given to John while he was resident. The family is grateful for the kindness and support of friends in the community. For those who may choose to honour John with a memorial donation, please consider Fairview Manor, Almonte, Ontario or the Lanark Animal Welfare Society, Smith Falls, Ontario. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL INC. 127 Church St., Almonte, Ontario. 613-256-3313 Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com
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BARCLAY Robert Andrew Bruce “Bob” Peacefully in hospital at Almonte on Christmas morning, 2017. Bob Barclay of Hopetown, age 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Mary Mitchell and loved and respected father of Tom (Catherine Anne) of Ottawa. Grandpa to Marissa-Jane Forget. There will be a Celebration of Bob’s life at a later day to be announced. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of C. R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc. (127 Church St., Almonte, Ontario, 613-256-3313) For those who may choose to honour Bob with a memorial donation, please consider the Humane Society. Condolences & tributes: www.crgamble.com
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Frizell, Harold
Harold passed away at home surrounded by the love and support of his family, on December 24, 2017 at the age of 69. Beloved husband and best friend of Wendy Frizell for 39 years. Loving father of Susie Theberge (Mark), Derek Frizell (Allison), Julie Tyas (Phil) and Jenny Vandermeer (Tim). He will be missed by all his grandchildren, Katelyn (Dan), Brandon, Lauren, Darion, Trent, Kaylee, Allissa, Gray, Crosby, Sawyer, Maeva and Tobin. Harold was predeceased by his parents Fred and Dorothy Frizell (nee Freakley) and his brother Doug. He will be sadly missed by his siblings Rick (Lynn) Frizell, Don Frizell, Dorothy (John) Benson and Fred (late Joanne) Frizell. He will be fondly remembered by his sisters-in-law Debbie and Linda as well as his many nieces, nephews, extended family and many great friends. Harold knew the Lord and had comfort in knowing God’s love. He loved his family, children, grandchildren and loved spending time and making memories with them. Harold was a very talented musician. He played in several bands over the years and enjoyed playing in our local pubs. Harold was an avid card collector and enjoyed sharing his love for his hobby with others. Harold worked at Rideau Regional Centre for 30 years. He took great pride in building relationships with clients and staff. Family and Friends paid their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Thursday, December 28, 2017 from 1:00 to 3:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral service was held at the Smiths Falls Free Methodist Church on Friday at 11:00 a.m. with refreshments following in the church hall. Music was performed by Harold’s friends at Rob Roy’s Pub following around 2:00 p.m.
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Carroll, Elizabeth (Liz) Isabel nee McNeely Liz passed away in the Perth Hospital surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, December 24th, 2017 at the age of 80 years. Beloved wife of 60 years to Joseph Carroll. Dearly loved mother of Kathy (Lannie) Lowry, Don (Jenny) Carroll and Lisa Carroll (David Hobson). Cherished grandmother of Jason (Meredith) MacDonald, Teri-Lynn (Joshua) Monaghan, Lianne (Ryan) Lowry and Perry Carroll, great grandmother of Laughlin and Patrick Monaghan. Dear sister of Olive (Bruce) Thompson, Alec (Carol) McNeely and sister-in-law of Pat (Betty) Carroll, Ann (Doug) Vaughan and Claudette Carroll. She was predeceased by her parents Violet (Patterson) and Stuart McNeeley, mother and father-inlaw Bridgett (McComisky) and Albert Carroll, sister-in-law Mary (Fitzgerald) Carroll and brothers-in-law Francis and Kenneth Carroll and William Fitzgerald. Liz will be fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews and all her family. Friends paid their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W. Perth, Ontario on Wednesday, January 3rd, 2018 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. John’s Church, Perth on Thursday at 10:00 A.M. In remembrance, contributions to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation (Palliative Care) or Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario would be appreciated.
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Anderson, Robina Maud (Tillier)
(BA Carleton, BTh St Paul University) Passed away peacefully on December 22, 2017 at the Fairview Manor in Almonte. Robina of Almonte, in her 93rd year, was active in all the communities in which she lived. Predeceased by Francis, her husband for over 67 years. Missed by her three children Bruce, Robert (Linda), Janet (Kurt) and her eight grandchildren, also many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her brother Louis. Robbie was born in Innisfail AB and grew up on the West coast and the Prairies. Joined the CWACs in 1944 and became a Lab Tech stationed in Fredericton NB. Lived in Montréal, Ottawa, and Lanark County with her husband, Frank, raising three children. Community involvement included Anglican Church, Order of St. Luke, Geological Wives’ Assoc., YM-YWCA, TELCI, Yoshiba & Linn Bower Homes. A Celebration of Life was held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church (62 Clyde St., Almonte, ON.) on December 29 at 3pm. Reception followed in church hall. Family and friends were invited to visit for a time of “silent reflection” at the church December 29 from 6 to 7 pm. Donations in memory of Robina may be made to the Almonte General Hospital Fairview Manor Foundation or SchoolBox Inc. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL Inc. 127 Church Street, Almonte, Ontario. (613-256-3313) Condolences & tributes: www.crgamble.com
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Foster, Marjory I. nee Fair
Marjory passed away peacefully on Friday December 29th, 2017 in Lanark Lodge, Perth in her 95th year. She was predeceased by her husband Lloyd in 1998, her daughter Sheila Bernicky in 1994, son John in 2016 and daughter-in-law Anne Foster in 2005. Marjory was the loved and cherished mother of Elva (late George) Fair, Arnold (Shirley) Foster, Earl (Bonnie) Foster and Rhonda (Bruce) Allan. She will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by grandchildren Arlene, Allan, Angie, Julie, Colin, Trevor, Scott, Felecia, Tanya, Philip, Billy, Andrew and Brent; greatgrandchildren Ashley, Kyle, Adrianna, MacKenzie, Rawlin, Lily, Emma, Madison, Hailey, Shane, Alex, Dustin, McIntyre and Andreasen, great great grandchild Zachery, sister Dorothy (late Aubrey) MacNaughton and her daughters Marilyn and Darlene, Linda McFadden, all her family and friends. Marjory’s little feathered friend, “Coconut” will miss her as she always sat next to him as they greeted family, staff and visitors coming and going at the Lanark Lodge entrance. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair& Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore Street W., Perth Tuesday January 2nd, 2018 from 2:00 to 5:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. The funeral service will be held in the chapel Wednesday at 10:30 followed by a reception in the Blair & Son Family Centre. Interment, Highland Line Cemetery. Those wishing to honour her life with a memorial donation are asked to consider the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario or St. Paul’s United Church.
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FINNER MARY KATHARINE “Kathy”
Peaceful at home surrounded by the love of her family on Christmas morning, 2017. Kathy Davis of Almonte, age 79 years. Beloved wife of Paul Finner and by first marriage of the late Capt. John Emon (RCAF) 1969. Dearly loved mother of Kellie Emon of Whitehorse, Susan Emon (Rob) of Ottawa and Lori Finner (Aaron) of Chelsea. Also survived by her half sister Linda Lee LeBrun as well as many nieces & nephews, brothers & sistersin-law in the Emon & Finner families. Friends were invited to join the family at Holy Name of Mary Church, Almonte for Funeral Mass on Saturday, December 30 at 11 AM. Entombment to follow in Holy Name of Mary Parish Cemetery. Followed by a time of sharing memories at the Almonte Civitan Hall. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL Inc. 127 Church St., Almonte, Ontario, (613)-256-3313 For those who may choose to honour Kathy with a memorial donation, please consider the Canadian Cancer Society or The Children’s Wish Foundation. Condolences & tributes: www.crgamble.com
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Kirkham, Elwin
Elwin passed away peacefully at Lanark Lodge, Perth on Wednesday, December 27th, 2017 in his 95th year. He was predeceased by his wife of 66 years, Madge (Badour) Kirkham, his son Donnie, brothers Earl and Bob, sisters Alma and Laura. He was the loved father of Wanda(Dennis) Cordick and Jane Pitts. Elwin will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Denis, Steven, Crystal Cordick, Sarah and Michael Pitts, great grand children, Alyssa and Jerred Millotte and Michael, Lauren and Tiara Cordick and sister Doreen (Kirkham) Richmond. He will be sorrowfully missed by his many nieces and nephews and close friends, particularly his sisters-in-law Jean Badour, Jane Badour and Irene Kirkham. Elwin and his brothers Earl and Bob built and renovated some of the finest older homes in Perth for many years prior to his employment at Lanark lodge as a maintenance supervisor. He served as a long time member of the Masonic Lodge in Perth. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W., Perth on Friday December 29th, 2017 10:30 to 11:30 with a service following at 12:00 Noon. A reception will follow the services in the Blair & Son Family Centre. Interment will be held in the spring in St. Stephen’s Cemetery, Brooke. We are extremely thankful and grateful for the TLC provided by the staff in the Maples at Lanark Lodge over the past 2 years. In memory of Elwin, donations to the Lanark Lodge Memorial Fund or the Alzheimer Society of Lanark County (Day Program) would be appreciated.
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Bond, John William
Passed away peacefully at home in Carleton Place Saturday, December 23, 2017, with family by his side, at the age of 68. Much loved husband of JoAnn (Neville). Dear father of Jason (Kim), Jennifer (Jamie), step-father of Daryl and Joel (Marie). Cherished Grandpa of Jessica Rose, Jessika, Kassidy, Leland, Jon, Charlie, Mitch and Brody. Dear brother of Beth, Claudette (deceased), twin sister Linda (deceased) and Helen. Will be greatly missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Those touched by John will miss his sense of humour and appreciation of for all things fishing. Many thanks for the support of family, friends and Community Services. “We have to let you go now, though we will not say good-bye. You fought the struggle dealt to you, now let your spirit fly.” Private family arrangements entrusted to the Alan R Barker Funeral Home, Carleton Place. For those desiring, donations to the Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by John’s family. www.barkerfh.com
KOSTYAN, ROSE Peacefully at Extendicare Starwood, Nepean on Thursday morning, December 28th, 2017; Rose Kostyan of Arnprior passed away at the age of 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Joe Kostyan (September 27, 2014). Dearly loved mother of Paul (Joan) of Redwood Meadows, Alberta and Peter (Jennifer) of Woodlawn. Cherished grandmother of Kari, Nikolas, Jocelyn and Alison and Great-Grandmother of Max. The last surviving child of the late John and Rosalia Herman, Rose was predeceased by her brother John and her sister Katherine. Private arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior. Interment will take place in Kirkland Lake in the Spring of 2018. In memory of Rose, please consider a donation to the Arnprior, Braeside and McNab Seniors at Home Program. Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca
(Long time member of the Almonte Civitan Club) Peacefully at Fairview Manor, Almonte on Tuesday, December 26, 2017. Mary Connolly (nee: Paterson) of Almonte age 80 years. Dearly loved wife and best friend of the late Lloyd F. Connolly. Cherished and respected mother of Richard, Randy, Kimberley, Lorie and Cathy. Predeceased by her sons Barry & Larry. Also survived by her loving grandchildren as well as her sister Marjorie Weir (late Gordon). Sister-in-law of Judy & Bryan Smallridge. Predeceased by her brother and sister-in-law Delmer & Dorothy Paterson. Friends called at the C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL INC. 127 Church St., Almonte, Ontario. 613-256-3313 for visiting on Thursday, Dec. 28 from 2 to 4 & 6 to 8 PM and where a complete Service, including committal will be held in the Chapel on Friday, Dec. 29th at 2 PM, Rev. David Andrew, officiating. Spring interment, Auld Kirk Cemetery. For those who may choose to honour Mary with a memorial donation, please consider Fairview Manor Education Fund or the Almonte Civitan Club. Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com
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Hill, Wilhelmina Anne
Wilhelmina passed away peacefully in hospital Smiths Falls on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at the age of 88. She was predeceased by her parents William and Anna (Evans) Hill and brother John “Jack” Hill and sister-in-law Doris Hill. Sadly missed by her nephews Conrad and Paul Hill and niece Pamela Robertson. Fondly remembered by her extended family, friends and parishioners at St. John’s Church. Family and friends paid their respects at Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Friday December 29, 2017 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral service took place at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, Smiths Falls on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Interment followed at Maple Vale Cemetery. In memory of Wilhelmina, donations to St. John’s Church or the Smiths Falls Community Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.
Patrick “Vincent” Tobin - 1935-2017 God finally answered Vince’s prayers and to his delight, God has taken him home to be with him. Sad to see him go is his partner in life Gwendolyn Joyce Myers, children of his heart Patricia MG Frandsen, Wanda Joy and her husband Brett Christensen, Vincent JC and his wife Sandra Tobin. He was the proud Poppa of Sasha Frandsen and her husband Mark Hewitt, Craig Frandsen; Brendan, Jessica and Emily Christensen; and Raina Tobin. Surviving him is his brother Edmund Tobin, brother-in-law Calvin Williams and numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents Lambert Joseph Tobin and Mary Rita Donnelly, his sisters Marie Hughes, Linda Williams, brothers Walter, Harold Tobin and nephew Ronald Hughes, his granddaughter Angel Frandsen, his great-grandchildren Jayden, Brooklyn and Halena. Vince was especially close to his Myers in laws: Bob and Sandra, Jim and Linda, John and Judy Myers, Sheila and Philip Palmer, Sandra and Randy Joyce and all their children. Missing him too will be all his Christian brothers and sisters at the Olivet Baptist Church in Westport. Vince was a good father, an excellent husband and he provided a stable home for his family. In addition he was an avid hunter and fisherman as attested to by his son and all his inlaws. Many are the memories which they share. Midlife Vince was a member of the Westport Volunteer firemen, a member of the Westport Snowmobile Club and he contributed to the stocking of fish in the surrounding lakes. He worked with his father-in-law, Howard Myers, building houses in the area, they built our own house and we still live in it. He fell into poor health, some thirty-six years ago with a massive heart attack, he has really been struggling in the last many years with all kinds of other medical issues. Medically, life was not easy for him. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Lyons Funeral Home in Westport, Ontario. Cremation was conducted at the Elmwood Crematorium in Corbyville, Ontario. A Celebration of Life service will be held in the Olivet Baptist Church in Westport on January 7, 2018. Visitation will take place between 1 and 3 and the service will commence at 3. Lunch will be served following this. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Olivet Baptist Church building fund would be appreciated.
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Smith, Donald Robert Arbon “Donnie” Passed away peacefully on December 22, 2017 in the Almonte General Hospital. Donnie Of Almonte, at the age of 81. Dear husband to Dorelle for 57 years. Missed by his children Cheryl (Troy McKnight), the late Debbie MacMartin and Allan Smith. Proud “Frumpy” to Stacey MacMartin (David Belanger), Melissa MacMartin (Alex Bolzon), Kieran McKnight, Aryn McKnight, and great“Frumpy” to Hayden Belanger and Logan Belanger. Pre-deceased by his brother Gerry and his parents Robert and Muriel (nee Arbon). Survived by his sisters-in-law Dianne and Linda as well as brother-in-law Bob and their children. Fondly remembered by his many cousins from Edmonton. A public Memorial Service will be announced in the spring. Funeral Arrangements Entrusted Into The Care Of C. R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc. 127 Church St. Almonte, ON. 613-256-3313 Condolences & tributes: www.crgamble.com
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Sweeney, Clarence Edward Passed away on December 15, 2017 in the Perth Community Care Centre. Clarence At the age of 75. Dearly loved brother of Ervin (Anne), Bryon (Glenda), Donna Lowry (Allan). Special uncle to many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Earl Sweeney and Lillian (nee Giles), also his sister Muriel Fisher and infant brother William. Survived by brother-in-law Glenn Fisher. Special friend to all who knew him at Community Support Services and especially Chris Lambert. We are deeply grateful to Perth Community Care Centre for their compassion and excellent care. Visitation - 12.00 to 1.00 on Dec. 30 2017. Memorial Service at 1.00 with Reception to follow. At Boyds United Church, 450 Boyds Rd. Carleton Place. Funeral Arrangements Entrusted Into The Care Of C. R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc. (127 Church St. Almonte, ON. 613-256-3313) Condolences & tributes: www.crgamble.com
Peacefully, with her loving son by her side, at the Kemptville District Hospital on Friday, December 22nd, 2017, Rheta passed away at the age of 91 years. Beloved wife of the late James Weldon Hill. Loving mother of Brian Hill. Grandmother to Shirley of Kemptville and Allen Hill of Smiths Falls. Great-grandmother to Elizabeth and Samantha. Much loved sister of Edith Duffy of Barrie, Gordon Weedmark of Ottawa, Reginald “Reggie” Weedmark (Shirley) of North Gower and Charlie Weedmark (Myrtle) of Brockville. Will be sadly missed by the Hill family and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Reginald and Mary Weedmark and her brothers Ken, Keith and George Weedmark. Friends and Family are invited to a Celebration of Rheta’s Life at the Merrickville Royal Canadian Legion, 223 Main Street West, Merrickville on Thursday, January 4, 2018 from 12 noon to 4 pm. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Heart & Stroke Foundation. Arrangements in care of the Kemptville Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry. Condolences/Tributes/Donations Hulse, Playfair & McGarry www.hpmcgarry.ca 613-258-2435
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Joseph William
September 20th, 1945 – December 29th, 2017 Passed away after a 25 year battle with heart disease at the Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital. Joe Martin of Perth at the age of 72. Husband of 50 years to Barbara Ann K. Martin, son of Annelise Martin of Bensalem, PA, brother of twins Bob Martin of Bensalem, PA., and Bill Martin (Joanne) of Pawleys Island, SC. Joe was a longtime clarinet player with the Perth Citizens’ Band and the Perth Community Choir pit band. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Perth Citizens’ Band, 80 Gore St. E., Perth, ON K7H 1H9, would be appreciated. Arrangements are the in the care of Eternal Care Cremation.
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(nee Bennett) Peacefully, at Stoneridge Manor, on Wednesday December 27, 2017, at the age of 101. Predeceased by her husband Walter and her son Robert (Anne-surviving). Loving mother of Garnet (Wilma) and Donald (Barbara). Proud grandmother of 6 grandsons, 2 great-granddaughters and 3 great-grandsons. Predeceased by her brothers and sisters. A graveside service will take place at United Cemeteries in the spring. For those who wish, a donation to CHEO or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements in the care of the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place (613) 257-3113.
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Margaret passed away in Hospice Care in Ottawa on Saturday December 23rd, 2017 at the age of 75 years. She was predeceased by her parents Frank and Helen Paulick, in 2000 by her beloved husband Dennis Pritchard and her brothers Frank, Michael and Joe Paulick. Margaret will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by her surviving family and good friends. A gathering to remember Margaret’s life will be held at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W., Perth on Saturday January 6th, 2018 from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. with a sharing of memories at 3:00 P.M. Those wishing to honour her life with a memorial donation are asked to consider the Lanark County Cancer Society “Wheels of Hope” program.
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(Happily employed by Leeds Transit, Elgin for the past several years) Peacefully at Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital (Smiths Falls Site) on Tuesday December 26, 2017. Ray Adams of Philipsville, in his 70th year. Beloved husband of Dale Warner. Dear father of Derek Adams, Dwayne Adams (Lesley Brown) and D.J. Adams all of Chantry. Dear brother of Viola Weir of Newboro and Les (Sue) Adams of Westport. Also survived by 6 nieces and 1 nephew as well as several great-nieces and great-nephews. Cremation has taken place at Gananoque Cremation Services. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations made to the Lanark Animal Welfare Society or the Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.(Memorial donations by cheque only) Service Arrangements entrusted to the Scotland Funeral Home 27 Main Street Elgin - K0G 1E0 613-359-5555 or at www.scotlandfuneralhome.com Burial, Cremation and Pre-Arrangement Services
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McElroy, Mervin C.
Mervin passed away in the Perth hospital on Friday, December 29th, 2017 at the age of 85 years. He was the loved husband for 62 years of Norma (Barton) McElroy. Mervin was predeceased by his parents Ivan and Gladys (Colbert) McElroy, his daughter Cindy McElroy, son Ronnie McElroy and brother Winston McElroy. He was the adored father of Bev (Chris) Pomfret and cherished grandfather of Ryan and Jessica McElroy. He will be sadly missed by his daughter-in-law Susie McElroy, sister-in-law Edith McElroy, all his family and friends. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair and Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Saturday, January 13th, 2018 from 12:30 to 1:30 P.M. A service will be held in the Chapel at 2:00 P.M. followed by a reception in the Blair & Son Family Centre. In remembrance of Mervin, contributions to the Althorpe United Church or the Ottawa Heart Institute would be appreciated
July 7, 1960 December 22, 2017 Neil passed away tragically on Friday December 22nd, 2017 at the age of 57 years. He was the cherished father of Lacie (Kyle Ojala), Nicholas (Lynsey) and Heaven-Lee Jarvis as well as Joseph, David & Matt. Papa J was so very proud of his grandchildren Blair Jarvis, Ryden and Autumn Ojala and Cerenitie RichieRock. He will be sadly missed by his mother Dalphine Creighton and predeceased by his father William Creighton. Neil will be fondly remember by his siblings Brain (Yvonne) Jarvis, Keith Jarvis, Ralph Jarvis, Kathy Harper. Friends and family may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Wednesday January 3rd, 2018 from 2:00 - 4:00 and 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. In remembrance of Neil, contributions to the Ottawa Heart Institute or Rogers House (CHEO) would be appreciated.
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Davis, Earl December 22, 2017 One year today, my husband & our father, and grandfather, was called to eternal rest; Gone where the angels sing so sweet, And taken when God knew best. We miss him here so much, His presence oft seems nigh. But we all hope in heaven to meet, Where no one says good-bye Lovingly Remembered Jennifer, Angie & Owen, Adam & Natasha
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MOORE, Gordon Kenneth
WW II Veteran: Queen’s Own Rifles Our wonderful Dad passed away, at The Perley & Rideau Veteran’s Health Centre, on Thursday, December 21, 2017. He was surrounded by the love of his family and the caring compassionate staff of the Perley at the time of his death. Gordon Kenneth Moore, of Ottawa, at the age of 95 years. One of 15 surviving children of 18, Gordon was born on May 18, 1922, in Palmerston Township, Ontario to Gordon Wesley Moore and Ella Kring. As a young man, he found work in lumber camps, was a locksmith, security guard, and as a Toronto Transit Commission electric streetcar operator before beginning his career as a nickel miner for INCO, in Sudbury. An extremely gifted and talented man, Gordon taught himself all the fundamentals of contracting, such as masonry, carpentry, electrical, and plumbing, and he built his own house from the ground up. Gordon was married three times in his lifetime, first to Audrey Noseworthy, then to Blanche Barrett, and most recently to Bertha Peters. Gordon survived all three of his wives. He was also predeceased by his son-in-law, Mervin George Olinik. Left to mourn Dad’s loss are his daughters, Joan (late Mervin) Olinik, of Ottawa, Gloria (David Smith), of Sudbury and Merry Moore, of Sexsmith, Alberta. Grandpa will be sadly missed but never forgotten by his four grandchildren, Mervin (Isla) Olinik, Catherine (Terry) McLaughlin, David Smith (Jay-Lynn Wong), and Nathan Smith (Anne Lahaie Smith). A proud Great-Grandfather to twelve greatgrandchildren, Gordon’s passing will also be mourned by his surviving siblings, Irene Riddell, Morven Moore, and Ernie (Shelva) Moore. Visitation has taken place at the O’Dacre Family Funeral Home, 15 Victoria Street, Perth, on Thursday, December 28, 2017, from the hours of 9:30 to 11:00 am, with funeral service following in the Chapel, at 11:00 am. Spring Interment will take place at Ompah Cemetery. For those who wish to honour Gordon’s memory with a charitable donation, please consider The Perley Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre/Foundation in Ottawa . or the Bethel Pentecostal Church, in Smiths Falls. Mr. Moore’s arrangements are entrusted to the O’Dacre Family Funeral Home, in Perth. In closing, we need to mention the loving, respectful, care that the staff gave to our Dad over the last 4 years...They provided a beautiful home full of compassion, joy, and tenderness.and great care. Thank you to all and every staff member of the Perley Rideau Veteran’s Health Centre. God Bless You, the family of G. K. Moore.
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TERRY BLOOM
January 31, 1936 - December 24, 2017 As Terry leaves this world, his family would like you to know… Terry was a loving husband to Ann for 61 years and the world’s best father to his sons Richard (Robin) and daughter Bonnie (Rick). Terry was a loving and caring grandpa to 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Terry will join his sons Rob and David, who predeceased him. Terry was coach, friend, and surrogate father to many a South Ottawa Buzzard. Terry was a proud member of the RCAF for 32 years and worked for Boeing, Arnprior for 10 years after that. He was an avid curler, representing Quebec in the 1966 MacDonald Brier. Terry and Ann spend their retirement years golfing and enjoying each other’s company and the time spent with their many friends. Terry, Dad, Grandpa, as you leave this world to join your sons please know we love you and we will miss your warm smile and the twinkle in your eyes. To honour his wishes, Terry will be cremated with a private interment to be held at a later date. For those wishing to honour Terry with a memorial donation please mark donations to The Kingston Heart Clinic 460 Princess St, Kingston, ON K7L 1C2. Terry’s arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the O’Dacre Family Funeral Home, in Perth. DEATH NOTICE
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WHITTEKER (nee Bygrove) - In loving memory for our sister and aunt, Susan who passed away December 29, 2012. We were blessed to have you as a part of our family. We miss you and think of you every day. You will be in our hearts and our prayers forever. Love from your sisters, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews
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of a dear husband, father grandfather and great grandfather David Arthur Burns November 23, 1949 - January 8, 2012 No farewell words were spoken No time to say Goodbye You were gone before I knew it And only God knows why. My heart still aches with sadness And secret tears still flow What it meant to love you Know one can ever know Since you will never be forgotten I pledge to you today A hollowed place within my heart Is where you will always stay Sadly missed Love always Linda Mark, Karen and Family Penny, Bill and Family Billy , Melissa and Family
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HART - In loving memory of Ellwood Wm. (Louie) Hart January 2, 2015. Our thoughts go back as they often do, Treasuring the memories we have of you, This time is remembered and quietly kept, No words are needed, We will never forget. Until we meet again. Sadly missed Wife Marg and Families.
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WILKINSON, Patricia - In loving memory of our dear mother and grandmother who passed away January 3, 2007. If we could visit heaven, even for a day, Maybe for a moment, the pain would go away. I’d put my arms around you, and whisper words so true, That living life without you, is the hardest thing to do. No matter how we spend our days, no matter what we do. No morning dawns or evening falls, when we don’t think of you. Always missed, loved and never forgotten. Robert (Mic), Karen and Family Robyn Angel Horning January 8, 2008 (10 years) Heaven’s Little Angel You’re one of Heaven’s Angels now A perfect little star And when you shine the world can see how beautiful you are. May you fly with magic wings On clouds so soft and white May your heart be joyful And your days be bathed in light And though our hearts are broken, And your life was far too short, We thank you sweetest angel for the happiness you brought.
Forever in our hearts Mommy and Daddy (Lynne and Robert)
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MURCHLAND, Carole January 2, 2017 If Roses grow in Heaven Lord, please pick a bunch for me. Place them in my Mother’s arms and tell her they’re from me. Tell her that I love her and miss her, and when she turns to smile, place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for awhile.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS & OTHERS ALL CLAIMS against the Estate of BESSIE ETHEL LOWE (nee SMITH), late of the Town of Smiths Falls, in the County of Lanark, who died on or about the 18th day of October, 2017, must be filed with the hereinafter stated Solicitor for the undersigned personal representative on or before the 5th day of February, 2018; thereafter, the undersigned will distribute the assets of the said Estate, having regard only to claims then filed.
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All claims against the estate of Margaret Geraldine Frechette, late of the Town of Perth in the County of Lanark, who died on the 23rd day of October, 2017, must be filed with the undersigned Estate Trustee on or before the 29th day of January, 2018; thereafter, the undersigned will distribute the assets of the said estate having regard only to the claims then filed. DATED at Perth this 20th day of December, 2017. Mary Elaine Delisle, Estate Trustee, by her Solicitors, BARKER WILLSON PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION, 31 Foster Street, Perth ON K7H 1R8. Attn: S. Craig Halpenny 613-267-2800
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DATED at Smiths Falls, Ontario, this 15th day of December, 2017. JACQUELINE HAWKINS Estate Trustee Without a Will (Administratrix)
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To be sold by “Hot” Power of Sale. Property has diversity & can be yours, if you act fast. The lenders are eager to sell. Featuring a c1800’s two story limestone building. Steel roof. Commercial septic (only 6 yrs old). On well. 200 & 100 amp services. High efficiency natural gas fired rooftop furnace (RTU) & HVAC . Natural gas hot water. Water softener. UV water disinfection system. Main level Calamity Jane’s use to feature one of the best dining experiences in the 1000 Islands. Quaint restaurant/pub/lounge w/seating for 79. 2 rest rooms. Working commercial kitchen. The 2nd storie living accommodations features 3 bedrooms, living room, kitchen, 4 pce bath, sunken family room, ample storage & a huge walk-out balcony. Tin clad garage. Zoned Commercial-Residential. Taxes; $ 4655.57 (+/-). Located in a highly visible area on a main corridor (Hwy 29 just north of the city of Brockville). This property will be sold w/ a very reasonable reserve bid. For private viewing, terms & conditions please call our office @ 613-267-6027. Property is a Gem. Perfect for use as a restaurant, cafe or antique shop on a busy busy corridor. Or, breathe new life into a family homestead. A great opportunity to acquire good used food service equip’t. Please note payment. Terms; Cash or Cheque Only ~ Catering
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A look back at the best and worst films of 2017 Scalloped rutabaga a perfect side dish I honestly believe movies are important. Movies can be artful, they can be entertaining, and often both. They take us to far-off worlds, make us laugh, make us cry and make us think. They can educate, they can entertain and they can provide a brief escape. So as it is that time of year I'd like to share some of my favourite escapes from 2017. To begin I feel the need as a responsible movie critic to point out those films from the past year that are best avoided. Movies like The Mummy, Kong: Skull Island and Fist Fight can cause brain damage. Though it'll surprise no one who reads these little movie rants of mine that Transformers 5 is one of the year's leading causes of selfinflicted ocular surgery. Michael Bay couldn't tell a story if Shakespeare wrote it, and came back from the dead to help him sound out the big words. Still, there's one film that's worse. Alien Covenant was a boring uninspired mess that should never have happened. If your intention is to rehash and reuse all the same old story points just re-release the original film. Now on to those films worthy of FOR SALE
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watching again and again. The Hitman's Bodyguard, Bon Cop Bad Cop 2, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle were some very funny movies. However, when it comes to the film that made me laugh the hardest, I have to go with Lego Batman. Still the best Batman, and by far the funniest. You didn't just watch Bladerunner 2049, you immersed yourself in the experience. You could feel that dark future clinging to your skin after you left the theatre. The visuals, the atmosphere, the performances and the story caused everything else to melt away until there was just the screen in front of you. There were some great superhero films this year: Guardians 2, SpiderMan: Homecoming and of course the mind-blowing Thor: Ragnarok. FOR SALE
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Then there was Wonder Woman. Wonder Woman wasn't just great, it righted the ship that is the DC movie universe. And it wasn't great even though the director and star were women. It was great because the star and the director were women. This is long overdue, and I love the future of possibilities it opens up. Star Wars: The Last Jedi has to be on this list for me. I'll be the first to admit my expectations for this film were high. The Last Jedi didn't just exceed those expectations, it exceeded my wildest imaginings of what this story would be. The absolute, hands down, best film of the year was Logan. This final tale of Wolverine was so much more than an action film or a comic book movie. This was an intense and emotional film driven by the powerful performances of Hugh Jackman and Patrick Stewart, and by a breathtaking story. If 2017 is any indicator we might need a few escapes in 2018 too. Not too often. Just enough so we don't lose our collective minds. Mark Haskins has been reviewing movies for more than a decade. His column is a regular feature. FOR SALE
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If you love scalloped potatoes, this recipe is sure to be a hit. The earthy sweetness of rutabaga paired with cheese, fresh herbs and caraway seeds makes for a delicious and simple side dish. Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Baking time: 1 hour Serves 12 Ingredients 1 tsp (5 ml) caraway seeds 3 tbsp (45 ml) butter 1 tbsp (15 ml) minced fresh thyme leaves 3 tbsp (45 ml) all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt 1/4 tsp (1 ml) pepper 1-1/2 cup (375 ml) milk 1-1/2 cup (375 ml) shredded aged cheddar cheese 1 Ontario onion, thinly sliced 1 Ontario rutabaga, peeled and thinly sliced (about 5 cups/1.25 L) Preparation instructions Heat medium skillet over medium heat. Add caraway seeds and toast until fragrant, about two minutes. FOR SALE
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Lanark County PSB wants to see GPS tracking, not radio monitoring, for dementia patients and “they found her on Gore Street … No need to call the police.” Fennell said that he would thank Louise Noble, executive director of the Alzheimer Society of Lanark, Leeds, and Grenville, for her presen-
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Neil Fennell, former chair of the Lanark County Association of Police Services Boards (PSB) looks through documents prior to the start of the association’s meeting on Dec. 13. was “far more up to date,” and that his group had also voted against the radio tracking system that was cited in Quinte West. MacLeod said he would prefer that there was a push for the “leading edge of technology” to be used instead. Neil Fennell, the association’s chair, said that his own Tay Valley PSB had made its decision before knowing that more current technology was available.
Insp. Derek Needham, the detachment commander for the Lanark County OPP, said that geofence technology was already being used at retirement homes in Perth. An electronic perimeter is put up around the home, and when a loved one wanders beyond that perimeter, an alert is sent to a relative and/or guardian’s cell phone, that the dementia patient “is on a walkabout,” said Needham. In one such case, the alert was activated
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Three local war vets celebrate the new year on Jan. 1 at the Almonte Legion, Branch 240. They are army veteran, Doug Sutherland, a life member of the legion; air force veteran Matt Carson, service officer with eight years in the legion who recently received the Gov. General’s Award for volunteerism; and army veteran Rock Cauvier, Ret’d CWO. The men celebrated with a toast to the new year and a luncheon provided by the legion.
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Video killed the radio star, and when it comes to radio monitoring of dementia patients, GPS technology may have killed that program here in Lanark County. The Lanark County Association of Police Services Boards (PSB) has been investigating using radio monitoring of dementia patients since June, but has discovered that this technology is going the way of cassette tapes and floppy disks. While the Tay Valley PSB voted in favour of radio monitoring, the Carleton Place PSB said that it was not in favour of it, with Beckwith Township’s PSB following suit. “I’ll be frank. We don’t think there is much merit in this,” said Les Reynolds, chief of Carleton Place’s Ocean Wave Fire Company, at the association’s meeting in the Tay Valley Township council chambers on Wednesday, Dec. 13. “It is old technology.” Reynolds said he had spoken to one person who has a loved one with dementia, and “there are options there. We should be supportive of anything that would make it safer,” for dementia victims, Reynolds said. Neil MacLeod of the Mississippi Mills Community Policing Advisory Committee (CPAC) said that GPS (Global Positioning System) tracking
tation on the subject at the last association meeting in Lanark Highlands Township back in October, and said that the association would support the society in its ongoing tracking efforts.
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Mills Community Support extends Meals on Wheels service to Carleton Place Having received requests for this service from many seniors, Mills Community Support will bring their Meals on Wheels service to Carleton Place starting January 2018. Carleton Place seniors and adults with disabilities will now have the option of receiving daily lunchtime delivery of hot meals directly to their door — no cooking and no dishwashing required. The Meals on Wheels service will be offered every weekday, bringing a hot, nutritious meal — and the reassurance of a daily visit — via volunteer drivers. Meals include main course, vegetable or salad, dessert and soup. Lunchtime meals can be ordered for delivery Monday through Friday. You can order every day, or as
many times a week as you wish, and the service offers flexibility to accommodate changes for holiday schedules. You can even order several meals for delivery at the same time to tie you over on weekends and holidays. The cost of each meal is $8. The meals are delivered on microwaveable dishes which are collected by the volunteer driver on the next visit. To order meals or to find out more, please call the Mills Community Support Home Support office at 613-256-4700. Mills Community Support assists more than 1,000 people throughout Lanark County (Carleton Place, Beckwith Township, Mississippi Mills, Lanark Highlands, and Smiths Falls) to live safe, connected and healthy
lives at home and in their communities. Since 1975, Mills Community Support has provided seniors’ services and programs such as home support and personal care at home, af-
fordable housing to seniors and families, and support for adults with complex needs. Mills Community Support also undertakes community development projects that engage
partners and build healthy, welcoming communities. A nonprofit multi-service agency and registered charity, Mills Community Support employs more than 150 people throughout
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Mills Community Support has extended its Meals on Wheels program to Carleton Place. The service will begin this month. ENERGY TIP! Change the direction of airflow on your ceiling fan. For those cold, winter months, the blades should operate in a clockwise direction, helping to push the warm air from the ceiling down into the room. In the summer, the blades should operate in a counter clockwise direction as a way of creating a nice, gentle wind.
If you are not, take this opportunity and make a donation to the Almonte General Hospital Fairview Manor Foundation’s “Put Yourself in the Picture” campaign. Your gift will be added to those of your friends, neighbours and family members who have already “put themselves in the picture” in support of new diagnostic imaging equipment. Phone: 613-256-2500 ext. 2296, Mail to AGH FVM Foundation 75 Spring St., Almonte, ON K0A 1A0 Donate online at: www.almontehospitalfoundation.com
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OPP continue to investigate a confirmed bomb threat that closed down the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital (CPDMH) on the morning of May 8. Police responded to the call at the hospital, located at 211 Lake Ave. E., which came in at 6:48 a.m. on May 8. Officers from the Lanark County OPP detachment and the emergency response team were on scene, blocking all exits to the hospital with patrol cars. “The hospital was secured and the scene contained until 12:21 p.m. that day,” noted a press release from the OPP. A male suspect assaulted a bank employee and fled on foot without obtaining any money during a robbery at RBC in Almonte on the morning of May 8. Lanark County OPP confirmed they responded to a report of a robbery at the bank, located on Ottawa St., at 10:30 a.m. Angry Carleton Place residents demanded the resignation of their mayor during a May 9 council meeting. The gathering, held upstairs in the town hall auditorium to accommodate a 200-plus crowd, came four days after the release of integrity commissioner Robert Swayze’s report into an alleged “gross misuse of in camera or closed session meetings” by Louis Antonakos. Area resident and Carleton Place property manager Wally Thorbjornsson filed a complaint with the integrity commissioner on Feb. 23. Between 2012 and 2014 when Antonakos was a councillor in the last term of council, Thorbjornsson alleged the now-mayor voice recorded “in camera discussions to do with development activity and proposals before the council” and played them to “groups of people in the development business on at least six to eight occasions.” Swayze, during Tuesday night’s meeting, stated, “I did find a serious breach of the council code of conduct in that there was disclosure of at least one in-camera meeting.” The Almonte General Hospital and Fairview Manor (AGH/ FVM) Foundation launched its latest capital campaign with a big head start. An outstanding $950,000 in donations was unveiled during the official launch of the Put Yourself in the Picture campaign on Wednesday, May 10 at the Almonte Civitan Club. The amount is approximately 24 per cent of the $4 million goal. Led by a group of dedicated
volunteers, AGH is going out into the community to ask people to donate. AGH/FVM vice chair Bob Brouillard stressed AGH looks to its foundation for 100 per cent funding, in order to ensure staff has access to reliable, up-to-date equipment. The Put Yourself in the Picture is a campaign to raise $4 million to ensure AGH patients have access to the best diagnostic tools available. The re-imagination of Gemmill Park in Almonte is going ahead, though some Mississippi Mills council members are concerned about its inflated budget. Council passed a resolution at its May 16 session to award the tender for the project to Thomas Fuller Construction Ltd. for their bid of $876,481.54. A secondary amendment was necessary to increase the budget by $45,275. The revised estimates for the entire work have jumped from $853,000 approved in the 2017 budget to $973,185. According to recreation manager Calvin Murphy, the amendment was to “address any change orders that may arise” during construction. The revitalized Gemmill Park will include a skate park, splash pad, new play structure, accessible washroom facility and trail access to the park. According to an online dictionary, a volunteer is a person who donates his or her time or efforts for a cause or organization without being paid. By way of a “self-funding, self-supporting one-person cleanup project,” over the last 12 years Carleton Place resident Doug Snedden has removed tonnes of non-biodegradable waste from the Mississippi River within the town’s limits. Many, including mayor Louis Antonakos, appreciate his actions, and in March Snedden received the 2017 Community Builder Award. Handed out at the discretion of the mayor, the Community Builder Award was first presented five years ago – to Serge Robichaud for his work in trying to make Carleton Place Kraft Hockeyville 2012. Recently, the Canadian Gazette learned Snedden received donations totalling in excess of $3,000 from the mayor’s council discretionary fund for Mississippi River cleanup. The money was given out over the last three years. On May 12, treasurer Phil Hogan verified Snedden was paid $200 on Sept. 11, 2013, $500 on Sept. 16, 2015, $1,000 on Dec. 24, 2015, $500 on June 1, 2016, $1,000 on Jan. 4, 2017 and $500 on April 26, 2017.
Coun. Doug Black and former councillor Gary Strike also gave $200 each in 2013 to Snedden. June Carleton Place Mayor Louis Antonakos will have his salary suspended for 90 days – the most severe financial penalty under the Ontario Municipal Act. Moreover, 25 per cent of the mayor’s 2017 discretionary fund will be docked. In a meeting on May 23, council approved penalizing Antonakos for breaching the town’s council code of conduct, based on the findings of an investigation by the municipality’s integrity commissioner, Robert Swayze. “The amount of the 90-day suspension will be approximately $9,500,” treasurer Phil Hogan told the Canadian Gazette, and “the amount from his discretionary fund will be $1,062.50.” The sum of just over $10,500 will be put towards Swayze’s services. Carleton-Mississippi Mills MPP Jack MacLaren said his decision to join the Trillium Party of Ontario was made before he was expelled from the Tory caucus on May 28. The former Progressive Conservative MPP was ousted by Tory leader Patrick Brown on Sunday after a video surfaced from 2012 in which MacLaren makes disparaging comments about bilingualism and alludes to a secret agenda by the PC party. Mayor Shaun McLaughlin is hoping the phrase “if you build it, they will come” rings true for Mississippi Mills. The municipality unveiled its first publicly available electric vehicle (EV) charger in Almonte on May 25, located at the southwest corner of the Canadian Hydro Components (CHC) property. August marks one year since St. James Anglican Church in Carleton Place welcomed Rev. Brian Kauk to its fold. Kauk sat down with the Canadian Gazette on May 31 to talk about what has transpired, including the sale of the church’s old parish hall — also known as Elliot Hall. “Yes, I can confirm the hall is sold, with the deal closing on June 1,” Kauk said. “The real estate agent was Jeff Wilson.” The minister noted the parking lot was severed and remains the church’s property. After nine years, Mills Community Support (MCS) chief executive officer Mike Coxon is calling it a day. MCS board chair Karen Milligan announced Coxon’s retire-
ment at the end of June, during the organization’s 2017 Community Builders Celebration at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum on Thursday, May 25. Carleton Place council members are stunned after hearing the estimate for a project at the Neelin Street Community Centre (arena) went from $1 million to $1.5 million. Chief administrative officer Paul Knowles broke the news on June 6, during the physical environment committee meeting. The project, an addition to the existing arena building, encompasses an office, parking and five dressing rooms, with one earmarked for a proposed outdoor rink. “To say that council was
shocked and stunned to be faced with two major financial debacles at the physical environment committee meeting on June 5 is an understatement,” Deputy Mayor Jerry Flynn told the Canadian Gazette. No amount of rain could dampen the spirits of Mississippi Mills staff and council as they officially broke ground on the Gemmill Park Campus project in Almonte June 6. The project, which carries a total cost of $973,185 was green lighted by council at its May 16 meeting when they awarded Thomas Fuller Construction Ltd. the tender for the work. The expansion of the park will see the creation of a skate park, splash pad, new play structure,
accessible washroom facility and trail access to the park. The Ombudsman’s office is investigating after an individual lodged a formal complaint against Carleton Place council. In a letter sent to the town dated June 15, the Ombudsman’s office wrote the complaint alleged a meeting on March 14 violated the open meeting rules of the Municipal Act. The Ombudsman’s open meeting team will be looking into this complaint. A representative will be in contact with clerk Duncan Rogers to provide further information relating to the conduct of this investigation. Stanley “Bud” Searle of Carleton Place graduated to the three-digit club on June 26.
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Tuesday, January 16th, 2018
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Planning Councillor Faye Campbell Police Services Board Reeve Richard Kidd Finance Deputy-Reeve Sharon Mousseau Public Works Councillor Brian Dowdall
2018 GARBAGE TAGS AND DOG TAGS
The 2018 garbage tags and dog tags will be available for pick up and purchase when we open again on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2018. Beckwith Cross Country Ski Club Invites you to Join us for……
MOONLIGHT CROSS COUNTRY SKI
Saturday, January 6th, 2018, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Goodwood Marsh Nature Trail Beckwith Park ~ 1319 9th Line Beckwith (Trail entrance starts at the parking lot behind the Multi-Purpose Sports Field) All Ages Welcome! Bonfire and Hot Beverages available along the trail. Bring Your Ski’s or Snowshoes Please visit the Township website for further details and a trail map. www.twp.beckwith.on.ca Or contact the Beckwith Recreation Dept. 613-257-1539 or cmcgregor@twp.beckwith.on.ca Hosted by the Beckwith Youth Committee
HOME ALONE PROGRAM
January 27th, 2018, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Beckwith Council Chambers ~ 1702 9th Line Beckwith Registration: $25.00 Registration forms are available on the Township website www.twp.beckwith.on.ca under Recreation/Youth Committee or contact the Beckwith Recreation Dept. at 613-257-1539 or cmcgregor@twp.beckwith.on.ca
Connected to Your Community - A/CP11 - Thursday, January 4, 2018
Phone: 613-256-2064 • 1-888-779-8666
Municipal Matters January 4, 2018
UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS Tuesday, January 16, 2018 @ 6:00 pm – Council Tuesday, January 30, 2018 @ 6:00 pm – Council All meetings held in the Council Chambers (3131 Old Perth Road) unless otherwise indicated. Agendas posted to www.mississippimills.ca or subscribe to our newsfeed to have this information delivered right to your email in-box. TO SUBSCRIBE: Visit http://www.mississippimills.ca/en/news/ subscribe.aspx
PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC MEETING RESCHEDULED PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 21 (FIVE YEAR OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW) TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills had scheduled a Statutory Public Meeting, pursuant to Sections 17(16) and 17(17) of the Planning Act, respecting the Municipality’s Five Year Official Plan Review for Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at 6:00 pm. The purpose of the Public Meeting was to give the public an opportunity to make representations in respect of the current proposed plan. Municipal Council has agreed to reschedule this Public Meeting to permit additional consultation on the proposed official plan amendment. Once a new date and time are determined, notice will be given as required in the Planning Act. A key map is not provided as the Official Plan Amendment applies to the entire Municipality of Mississippi Mills. A copy of the current proposed official plan amendment and information and material is available to the public for inspection at Municipality of Mississippi Mills, Planning and Building Department, 3131 Old Perth Road, RR 2, P.O. Box 400, Almonte, Ontario K0A 1A0. DROP-IN SESSION: For one-on-one discussion about the proposed official plan amendment, a planner will be available to answer questions on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 from 1 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the auditorium of the Almonte Old Town Hall, 14 Bridge Street, Almonte, Ontario K0A 1A0. Dated at Mississippi Mills this 21st day of December, 2017 Diane Smithson, B. Comm, Dipl.M.M., CMO Chief Administrative Officer Municipality of Mississippi Mills 3131 Old Perth Rd, PO Box 400 Almonte, ON K0A 1A0 Ph. (613) 256-2064 ext. 225 Fax (613) 256-4887 Website: www.mississippimills.ca
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY WASTE INFORMATION There will be NO CHANGE to the garbage and recycle collection schedule. Residents are reminded to have their items curbside by 7 a.m. TWO (2) garbage bags/containers WITHOUT TAGS may be placed for collection the week of December 25, 2017 and January 1, 2018; any additional garbage bags/containers must be tagged to ensure collection. No oversized garbage bags/containers permitted. Regular waste collection per By-law 13-56 will commence after January 5, 2018. There will be NO CHANGE to the Howie Road Depot and the Pakenham Depot hours of operation; the Beckwith Transfer Station will be CLOSED Monday, December 25, 2017 and Monday, January 1, 2018. Christmas trees within theTown of Almonte, and Hamlets and Villages of Appleton, Blakeney, Clayton, and Pakenham, will be collected from January 2, 2018 through to January 12, 2018 after which time Christmas trees may be brought to the Beckwith Transfer Station. Please note the Municipal Office will be CLOSED the week of December 25, 2017; please call 613-257-1195 for all Recycle Collection inquiries and 613-355-8458 for all Garbage Collection inquiries.
MISSISSIPPI MILLS CHRISTMAS PUBLIC SKATING HOURS 2017/2018
Almonte Arena (All Skates are Sponsored by Tim Horton’s) Saturday December 23rd 5-7 p.m Wednesday December 27th 1-3 p.m Friday December 29th 1-3 p.m Saturday December 30th 5-7 p.m Wednesday January 3rd 1-3 p.m Friday January 5th 1-3 p.m
Pakenham Arena (All Skates are Free of Charge) Wednesday December 27th 1-3 p.m Thursday December 28th 1-3 p.m Saturday December 30th 6-8 p.m Tuesday January 2nd 1 p.m – 3 p.m Thursday January 4th 1 p.m – 3 p.m Saturday January 6th 6 p.m – 8 p.m For more information please call 613-256-1077.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Should you require further information, please visit our website at www.mississippimills.ca
CONSULTING SERVICES FOR A SERVICE DELIVERY REVIEW OF THE RECREATION AND CULTURE DEPARTMENT
HELP WANTED
Deadline for submissions is 12 o’clock noon on Friday, January 5, 2018. Copies of the RFP providing additional information can be located on the Municipality’s website www.mississippimills. ca. Any firms interested in submitting a proposal are requested to notify Diane Smithson, Chief Administrative Officer by email at dsmithson@mississippimills.ca to allow for any RFP addendums that may be issued to be forwarded to interested firms.
Bartender for community events at the Stewart Community Centre in Pakenham (part-time) As part of the Recreation and Culture team, this position will be required to perform bartending and service related responsibilities during Municipality of Mississippi Mills functions, rentals and special events.
INVITATION TO TENDER
Resumes can be e-mailed to Calvin Murphy (Recreation Manager) at the following email address cmurphy@mississippimills.ca or dropped off at the following address on or before Wednesday January 10, 2018 at 4:00 p.m to: Attention: Calvin Murphy, Recreation Manager, The Municipality of Mississippi Mills Recreation and Culture Office – Almonte Old Town Hall 14 Bridge Street, Almonte Ontario, K0A 1A0 Please visit The Mississippi Mills website at mississippimills.ca to obtain a copy of the job description for this position that outline key responsibilities and working conditions, please contact the Recreation and Culture Department at 613-256-1077 Ext: 24 for further questions. The hourly range for the Bartender position (Part-time) is a three step pay scale between $14.00/hour - $15.00/hour.
BUILD YOUR
FOR Ramsay Garage Door Replacement TENDER 18-01 Tenders must be completed on the supplied form for the services listed below and returned in a sealed envelope, clearly marked: Attention: Guy Bourgon, Director of Roads and Public Works, Municipality of Mississippi Mills, 3131 Old Perth Road, PO Box 400, Almonte, ON K0A 1A0, Tender No. 18-01,“Ramsay Garage Door Replacement” and dated. Consideration will not be given to the Tender if received later than 1:30 p.m., local time on Friday, January 19th, 2018. The Municipality Mills reserves the right to accept or reject any or all tenders or accept all or any part thereof. Copies of the tender package may be received at no charge by contacting the Roads and Public Works Department at (613) 256-2064 Ext 258 or by email request to chartwick@mississippimills.ca
DREAM TEAM Connected to Your Community - A/CP12 - Thursday, January 4, 2018