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News – Officers from the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a collision between a Motorized Snow Vehicle and a pedestrian on Bridge Street, Almonte in the Town of Mississippi Mills at around 2:46 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 27. A 23-year-old man from the Town of Mississippi Mills was charged with: one count of Dangerous Operation Cause Bodily Harm; one count of Fail to Stop at Scene of an Accident; one count of Impaired Operation; and one count of Driving over 80mgs of Alcohol per 100mL blood, all contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada. Further charges may be laid under provincial legislation relating to the operation of Motorized Snow Vehicles. The investigation continues. The accused was released to appear a later date at the provincial court in Perth. The pedestrian, a 28-year-old man, was taken by ambulance to Almonte General Hospital with serious injuries.

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News – Carleton Place Mayor Wendy LeBlanc suggested a local developer not always following the rules is “why we have gotten into this issue here tonight.� “It is the duty of council and staff to ensure all developers are treated in a fair and consistent manner,� LeBlanc said at the planning and protection committee meeting on Dec. 17. “I also see it is the developer’s duty to obey the laws, policies and bylaws of all levels of government.� The mayor’s comments came while discussing Volunder

‘Wally’ Thorbjornsson’s development project at 130 Industrial Ave. LeBlanc said there has been a lack of consistency from the Icelandic developer in following the laws of the town and province. “I am certain there has been some back and forth with staff that you felt was unfair, Wally, but our staff has to deal with each developer in a fair, consistent and insistent manner,� she said. “How can you expect me to obey all the rules and regulations when the town is not willing to honour its agreements?� Thorbjornsson questioned. The mayor stressed the town

does a very good job honouring its agreements. “I disagree,� Thorbjornsson said. “Fine,� LeBlanc exclaimed. “That is why we ended up here tonight.� Review Last month Carleton Place’s public works development coordinator, Wayne Fraser conducted an “arms length review� of 130 Industrial Ave., meeting with Thorbjornsson to discuss his concerns regarding the development process in town and to encourage him to submit a project completion plan. On Dec. 17 the proposed plan was presented to council. Coun.

Doug Black chaired the gathering. A total of five items were discussed and each one was dealt with separately. The first matter involved an immediate payment of $120,000 to the town by Thorbjornsson, with the businessman submitting the balance of his tax arrears by February 2014. Staff recommended the town’s treasurer, Phil Hogan, work with the developer to file forms for all vacancy rebates and clear all tax arrears as permitted by provincial regulations. “Why we are discussing something that has a provincial regulation attached to it?� Coun. Louis Antonakos asked. “That is my question,� depu-

ty mayor Ed Sonnenburg stated. “Why is this even before council?� Antonakos noted the town’s treasury department has all the weight of the province behind it. “Item one should be eliminated from discussion, unless we want to bring in other people who might be in a similar position,� he said. “If this is within the authority of staff and our bylaws, we (council) should only be dealing with the exceptions,� Sonnenburg said. “Let staff do its job!� “This is a goodwill gesture to get the taxes up to date,� Hogan See DEVELOPER page A/CP2

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The Honourable John Ross Matheson tary Secretary to Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson. In 1968, he returned to the practice of law and was appointed Judge for the Judicial District of Ottawa-Carleton. In 1979 he moved to the County Court of Lanark, Perth. In 1985 he was appointed a Judge of the District Court of Ontario and served on the Ontario Court of Justice

(General Division) from 1990 to 1992. During his political career, John was a leading member of the parliamentary committee, which successfully shepherded the adoption of the Canadian (maple leaf) flag by parliament in 1965. Years later, his masters thesis was published under the title “Canada’s

Flag: A Search for a Country”. He also provided the concept and the background research that led to the design of the Order of Canada in 1967. A devoted Mason, he was a member of numerous lodges in Ontario and Quebec and practiced Freemasonry. Heraldry was another of John’s pursuits. He was a force in the foundation of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. He held honorary militia appointments of LCol and then Col with the 30th Field Artillery Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery from 1972 to 1982. John was named Brockville Citizen of the Year in 1967. In 1993 he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada. In 1999 he was the first recipient of the Distinguished Service Award from the Canadian Association of Former Parliamentarians. He was a Knight of Justice in the Venerable Order of Saint John and a Knight Commander of Merit in the Order of Lazarus. He received the Canadian Centennial Medal, the Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal, the 125th Anniversary of Confederation of Canada Medal, and the Canadian Forces Decoration. John is survived by his wife wife Edith (Bickley) and sisters Dorothy

Parnell of London, Catherine Carty of Montreal, and Margaret Slemon of Toronto; children Duncan and his wife Madeline (Coté), Wendy and her husband Michael Simpson, Jill and her husband David Van Every, Donald and his wife Kathryn (McWhinnie), Roderick and his wife Janet (Biewald), Murdoch and his wife Mary Jane (Cook); eighteen grand-

children, and one great grandson. The Matheson family wishes to thank the staff of St Lawrence Place Residence and Fairmount Home. John was lifelong member of the United Church of Canada, most recently Chalmers United, in Kingston, where a Celebration of Life ceremony will be held in the spring.

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News – A former Perth judge who also had a hand in creating the Perth Medal has died in Kingston at the age of 93. The Honourable John Ross Matheson of Kingston, also resided in Rideau Ferry, Gananoque, Ottawa, Brockville, Barrie, Toronto, Kingston, Montreal, and Quebec City, died Dec. 27 from respiratory complications at Kingston General Hospital with his family by his side. “I am sad to learn of his passing. He was man of vision and courage,” said Perth Mayor John Fenik. Perth’s Elaine Turner shared her thoughts through social media: “One truly remarkable human being. (I) was privileged to know him through Perth Rotary where he initiated the Perth Medal during his year as president. John always had a great desire to know about the people he met and a knack for making people feel special in some way. A great man has passed.” The oldest child of Gertrude (McCuaig) and Rev. Alexander Dawson Matheson, John was born in Arundel and raised in Quebec City. He attended Queen’s University, graduating in 1940 with a B.A. Honours in Economics. He served in the Second World War with the First Regiment, Royal Ca-

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Community – We are delighted to be starting off 2014 with a bang by inviting the public to the Canadian Federation of University Women, Perth and District (CFUW) meeting concerning “Literacy in Lanark County”. Meeting time is Monday, Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Building, 29 Beckwith Street East, Perth. What exactly does “literacy” mean? What do the statistics tell us about literacy issues in Lanark County? What are the causes of these issues? What is being done to support literacy development in the county? How do we move forward and how might we become more involved? These are some of the questions which will be discussed by the panel “in the know”: Kathy Boelsma, an early literacy specialist from Children’s Resources on Wheels and the Ontario Early Years Centre, Smiths Falls; Emily Cassell, data analysis co-ordinator at Children’s Resources on Wheels; Elizabeth Goldman, chief

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Big Brothers Big Sisters Collectible Toy Show and Sale Jan. 25 in Almonte Community – Big Brothers the Almonte Civitan Hall on Big Sisters of Lanark County Saturday, Jan. 25 and is welis hosting its annual Collect- come. ible Toy Show and Sale at There will be a well-bal-

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figures, electronic game cartridges, and so much more! There truly is something for the whole family. There will be more than 30 vendors and exhibitors participating, with a vast selection of toys and collectibles that appeal to everyone. Last year’s event drew in almost 300 people from all over eastern Ontario, and many of the same vendors and exhibitors are returning this year to showcase their

collections and new items for sale. Mark the date in your books and show up early for the best deals. Doors open at 9 a.m. Admission is only $5 at the door, with children under 12 free. Funds raised support Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring programs. New this year is an appraisal clinic from 1 to 3 p.m. Bring your toy or collectible and speak to an expert about its history and value.

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Pick up winter raffle tickets to benefit LAWS before Jan. 24 deadline Community – Purchase your LAWS Winter Raffle ticket before Jan. 24. With $5,000 in cash prizes, supporting your local no-kill shelter has never been so rewarding! This year, the annual LAWS Winter Raffle boasts its largest prizes yet – first place prize of $2,500, sec-

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Health unit reminds residents to be cautious during cold weather eryone should take the following precautions: • Wear layers of warm dry clothing including a hat, mitts, and a layer to block the wind • Drink warm non-alcoholic beverages • Cover exposed skin surfaces when outdoors • Maintain a heated environment of around 20oC/ 68oF • Be aware of how your medications, or health conditions may increase your risk • Be aware of the early signs of frostbite and hypothermia • Be aware of the dangers of using an oven or space heater as a heating device

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Countdown on for Travelers Insurance Tankard Jan. 27 to Feb. 2 Eleven provincial rinks to vie for curling championship in Smiths Falls By HIT ‘n ROLL

Sports – Happy New Year to the readers of this column. As noted previously, Travelers Insurance has taken over Dominion of Canada Insurance Company, hence the name change. In less than three weeks the Tankard or Ontario’s Provincial Men’s Curling Championship will be under way at the new Smiths Falls Memorial Community Centre (Arena). The favourite will be the perennial championship rink of Glenn Howard, Wayne Middaugh, Brent Laing and Craig Savill. The winner advances to the Tim Hortons Brier to be held in Kamloops, B.C. in March. One notes, in one’s travels, different media articles about the Tankard. Apparently this year a new registration system for team competitions was established. There were a few glitches in the process but everything worked out in the end. At the time of writing HIT N’ ROLL does not have the names (as yet) of any other competitors in this year’s Tankard. There will be 11 rinks in the competition being held from Jan. 27 to Feb. 2. In the round

robin portion of the event (Monday to Friday), there will be 11 draws. Draws will take place at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. daily plus a 9 a.m. draw on Wednesday. Each draw is composed of five simultaneous games (10 teams) with a duration of about 2.5 hours. Each game is scheduled for 10 ends. If multiple tiebreakers are required after round robin play, they will be played late Friday night (no admission charge) and Saturday morning. The goal is to be one of the top four teams and be eligible for the Page system playoffs on Saturday, Feb. 1 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. The Page system will be defined in next week’s column. The semi finals and final will be played on Sunday at 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. respectively. Pink Shirt Day The Wednesday morning draw at 9 a.m. will be the Pink Shirt Day draw. Pink Shirt Day is a nation-wide anti bullying campaign to bring awareness of the growing issue of bullying in schools. In partnership with our sponsors Branch 95 of the Royal Canadian Legion and Echo Tours and Travels

we will be providing all of the curlers with pink shirts. These shirts will be worn during the morning draw. Following the draw the signed shirts will be put on display and a silent auction will be held (minimum bid $40). As teams are eliminated, auctions for these shirts will close. The auction will close for the teams in the finals at the fifth end break in the final game. The proceeds of the auction will go to the Kids Help Phone line charity. Local schoolchildren have been invited to the morning game and are encouraged to wear pink in support of the campaign. The proceeds of the $5 admission for the school children will also go to the Kids Help Phone line charity. A Special Olympics game will take place on Saturday at 5:30 – detailed information to follow. For people who are interested in facts or numbers! There are more than 730,000 Canadians curling on a regular basis. Seventeen per cent of these curlers live in communities with populations between 1,000 and 10,000 people like Smiths Falls, Perth, Carleton Place, Kemptville

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games each) Monday to Friday are $15 each for general admission and are also available at the Smiths Falls Curling and Squash Club and the Memorial Community Centre (arena). The general admission also includes the evening musical entertainment, the details of which can be found elsewhere in this paper. Each general admission ticket during the round robin will entitle the holder to

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RAVE-olution Jan. 24 at Perth Civitan Hall Community – If your New Year’s resolution is to get more active, try RAVE-olution, a blacklight fitness party. Crack open the glow sticks and don some neon gear and get ready for a fun, new fitness event this January. RAVE-olution is a three-hour fitness party that promises to help people keep their New Year’s resolution of getting more active. Participants will have a chance to sample a variety of workouts from zumba, kickboxing to hip hop dance. Ideal for those who would love to get fit in 2014 but are not sure what is right for them, or who just need help

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Sports – Canadian cross-country skier Perianne Jones is used to training and competing in frigid, snowy weather and the 22nd Olympic Winter Games in Sochi will be no different, but while skiing in her second Olympics the pride of Almonte, Ontario, will also have many fans in tropical Nicaragua. That’s because the petite powerhouse is competing in Sochi not only for a spot on the podium but also to help some of the world’s poorest children get an education. She’s hoping people on ski hills across Canada will help her on that mission. Jones will wear the SchoolBOX insignia on her Olympic jersey and soon after the Sochi Games she and some of her Canadian teammates, technicians and supporters will travel to southwest Nicaragua with the international charity SchoolBOX, where they will help build a school in an impoverished community. More than half the children in Nicaragua do not finish primary school. “I learned about SchoolBOX because I went to high school with the executive director, Sarah Kerr, but I became passionate about it when I saw how much it does to improve the lives of children in Central America and their communities,” Jones said. “By providing basic school supplies – pencils and notebooks – and a place for some of the world’s poorest children to go to school, we can help them break the cycle of devastating poverty. It’s almost heartbreaking that so little can change so much for these kids.” Jones has become a committed advocate for SchoolBOX, creating the campaign called “Ski 4 SchoolBOX.” She has challenged cross-country ski clubs across Canada to get involved and ‘Make

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Canadian cross-country skier and Almonte native, Perianne Jones, above, will compete at the 22nd Olympic Winter Games this February in Sochi, Russia, with the insignia of local charity, SchoolBOX on her Olympic jersey. After the Games, she will travel with teammates and supporters to Nicaragua to help build a school in an impoverished community with SchoolBOX. Education Possible’ in places where it has not been. The top three fundraising clubs will each receive an autographed World Cup race bib from Jones. Some suggested fundraising ac-

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the Frontenac Arch during the spring and summer seasons. Also called the Frontenac Axis, this is a 50-kilometre-long extension of exposed Precambrian bedrock that runs through southeastern Ontario and upstate New York from Westport, north of Kingston, to the Thousand Islands. While Schueler conducted biological inventories on site, Karstad captured the raw beauty in her paintings. She will be showing and talking about her Frontenac Arch paintings, and selecting one to explain the stages in its creation. Karstad will have advice for beginners, and she’ll be happy to answer questions. Joni Mitchell’s famous song lyrics, â€œâ€Ś you don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone,â€? about paving paradise and putting up a parking lot, remind us to appreciate our natural heritage. Experience appreciation from an artist’s point of view through MVFN’s next presentation, An Artist’s Eye On Nature by Aleta Karstad, Thursday, Jan. 16, 7:30 p.m. at Almonte United Church, 106 Elgin St., Almonte. All are welcome ($5 fee for non-members). For further information please contact Cathy Keddy, MVFN’s program chair, at 613257-3089. Neil Carleton is a member of the Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists.

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Editorial – It seems like common sense for many that if you’ve been drinking alcoholic beverages or taking drugs, not to get behind the wheel of a vehicle. However, despite the number of horrific accidents that take place each year due to impaired driving, the message doesn’t seem to get through. This holiday season may have provided a sliver of hope. The Ontario Provincial Police last week released the final tallies for their 2013 Festive RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign and noted there were “significantly fewer” impaired driving charges and warn range suspensions across the province. The campaign, which ran from Nov. 23 to Jan. 2 still saw the OPP hand out 578 impaired driving charges and 481 warn range suspensions, compared to the 693 impaired driving charges and 625 warn range suspensions during the 2012 campaign. It’s a small victory. It’s no doubt a positive that more and more people are making the decision not to drive after drinking, but the number of charges means there is lots of work to do. Five-hundred and seventy-eight people still believed they were sober enough to get behind the wheel and threaten the lives of others on Ontario roads over the holidays and that’s 578 too many. It isn’t worth risking your life or the lives of others. If you’re drinking, stay over at a friend’s, have a designated driver, or call a cab. If you see an impaired driver on the road, report them by calling 9-1-1.

Newspapers had many uses in the Depression years Lifestyle – Even though the Depression was all around us, and money was as scarce as hen’s teeth, there always seemed to be enough to have many newspapers come into our house in Renfrew County. The Renfrew Mercury and the Ottawa Farm Journal came as regular as clockwork, and the Family Herald and Weekly Star, thick as the soul of a boot, was delivered by the mail man and had something in it of interest to every one in the family. As well, when Mother could spare the 25 cents, she brought home the Philadelphia Enquirer from Ritza’s Drug Store, just because there was plenty of news in it about her beloved New York City. Every paper was read cover to cover. The Renfrew Mercury was a real farmer’s paper, with a spattering of social news, like who had visited who for afternoon tea, and of course, it was full of ads of the stores in Renfrew who were offering not-to-be-missed sales of the week, like long underwear for $1. The Ottawa Farm Journal was just that, a journal for farmers, but plenty of news about what was going on at Par-

liament Hill, enough to cause Father to swear in German when he read it. The Family Herald and Weekly Star came from some far off place, and when it arrived in our mail box at the end of the lane, it was as exciting as getting the new issue of Eaton’s catalogue! There were puzzles, pen pals to exchange letters with, a pattern Mother could send for 10 cents, and my favourite, a picture to be coloured with crayons! Mother’s Philadelphia Enquirer was of no interest to anyone but Mother. And when she was finished with it, it looked like a piece of Swiss cheese. She spent hours clipping and pasting into her scrapbooks any mention of New York. Every scrap of newspaper, once it had been read, was saved for another use. The papers were piled in the wood box beside the Findlay Oval at the ready. And when the pile got too high, they were moved to the summer kitchen. The soot-covered lampshades on the coal oil lamps were cleaned with bunched up newspapers. This was a job I hated, but since I was the youngVice President & Regional Publisher Mike Mount mmount@perfprint.ca 613-283-3182, ext. 104

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est, with the smallest arm, it was my duty to clean them. I hated the feel, and the sound, which reminded me of a piece of chalk rubbed the wrong way on the blackboard at the Northcote school. It didn’t take long for the first wipe to turn the paper black as ink. By the third wipe, you could at last see inside the glass shade, and by then my hand and my arm, right up to my elbow were covered with soot. Newspapers were used to put a shine to the burners on the kitchen stove too. This was done when the fire had died down. Mother would take a blob of pork grease, dab it here and there on the lids, and with a big wad of newspaper, clean off the stove. The smell of the singed grease would fill the kitchen, and Emerson to add a bit of News Editors: Laurie Weir, Joe Morin, Ashley Kulp REPORTERS: Howaida Sorour, Tara Gesner, Desmond Devoy, Kelly Kent, Jennifer Westendorp DISTRIBUTION: Lori Sommerdyk, 613-283-3182 ,ext. 138 CLASSIFIEDS/REGIONAL ROUNDUP: Fax: 613-283-5909 Judy Michaelis Email: jmichaelis@perfprint.ca Lee Ann Gilligan Email: lgilligan@perfprint.ca

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drama, would pretend he was choking to death, clutch his throat, and hold his breath until he turned red in the face. The smell would stay in the house until the next time the stove was stoked and the remains of the grease burned away. And of course, Father couldn’t start the fire in the morning without a good supply of newspapers from the wood box. They too were scrunched up, the kindling put on top, then the smaller blocks of wood, the papers lit, and the stove was set for the day. The well-read newspapers got a real workout every Saturday morning too. Once the floors had been scrubbed, papers were spread out to keep the floors as clean as possible for as long as possible, which wasn’t long once winter had set in. And to save the braided mats from taking the brunt of the snow off our boots, several layers of newspapers were spread out on the mats at the door, and when they were sodden through, rolled up, tucked back into the wood box to dry out, and then fed into the Findlay Oval, where they sizzled and spit in the fire. It wasn’t unusual, if a pair of shoes ADVERTISING SALES: ADVERTISING SALES CO-ORDINATOR Andrea Harding SALES: Cheryl Johnston, Sharon Sinfield, Kathy Perreault, Kevin Hoover, Jamie Rae-Gomes Email: emcsales@perfprint.ca Fax: 613-283-9988 THE DEADLINE FOR DISPLAY ADVERTISING IS MONDAY 4:30 PM

came in the hand-me-down box from Aunt Lizzie that were too big, to have a wad of newspaper crammed in the toes. And my three brothers always used several thicknesses of newspaper folded tightly and placed under their felt innersoles to help keep their feet dry in the winter. Always, when the stove wasn’t covered with boiling pots, sizzling fry pans, and the white granite tea pot, sitting on the reservoir would be three or four bricks. And when we were leaving the farm on a blistering cold day or night, the bricks were wrapped in thick layers of newspapers and then put at our feet in the cutter or sleigh to help keep us from freezing. We never had to just burn newspapers to get rid of them. There was a use for every one of them. Every newspaper that came into the house back in those Depression years went on to another life. It was recycling at its highest...long before the word was ever invented. Interested in an electronic version of Mary’s books? Go to https://www. smashwords.com and type Mary’s name for e-book purchase details. • Advertising rates and terms and conditions are according to the rate card in effect at time advertising published. • The advertiser agrees that the publisher shall not be liable for damages arising out of errors in advertisements beyond the amount charged for the space actually occupied by that portion of the advertisement in which the error occurred, whether such error is due to negligence of its servants or otherwise... and there shall be no liability for non-insertion of any advertisement beyond the amount charged for such advertisement. • The advertiser agrees that the copyright of all advertisements prepared by the Publisher be vested in the Publisher and that those advertisements cannot be reproduced without the permission of the Publisher. • The Publisher reserves the right to edit, revise or reject any advertisement.

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of life while assisting others. That lesson in Dutch history, taught to youngsters to this day, is obviously an important one. Families contacted There is also an ongoing effort to inform family members of service people who died in action in The Netherlands about what has and is being done to honour them and their sacrifice. It is that effort that prompted me to write this column. I was deeply touched by a newspaper story I read two days before Christmas about just such an undertaking. On Christmas Day, on a small Dutch island, Bram van Dijk, placed a seasonal decoration on the grave of Canadian airman Raymond Norman McCleery. As he was doing that van Dijk was wondering about McCleery’s surviving family in Ottawa. The fact the flyer involved in this story is from my hometown is another reason I was so intrigued by van Dijk’s efforts. The retired fisherman and his wife live on the island of Texel in the North Sea, five kilometres from the northern coast of Holland. Besides McCleery’s grave they also place candles and decorations made from conifer leaves and flowers on several other Canadian graves located in a war cemetery near their home. Van Dijk told the Canadian Press they do so “as a symbol of the 167 Allied airmen who died on our island (during WW II). We think it (Christmas) is a special time for all of these young men.� Incredibly the 75-year-old has dedicated his retirement years to locating and connecting with the families of the dead airmen, who live around the world. He wants them to know their loved ones are being honoured to this day. Ottawa native McCleery is one of two men from a list of 15 Canadians for which he still hopes to find family members. Perhaps someone who reads this column will know a member of the McCleery family? Van Dijk is hopeful media coverage will assist him in his endeavours. I, for one, sincerely hope it does. The airmen involved died mainly in crashes on or near Texel as they tried to nurse their damaged bombers back to bases in England following air raids on enemy targets in Holland and other parts of German-occupied Europe. Texel was located on one of the main bomber routes to and from northern Germany and many aircraft, damaged by anti-aircraft fire or fighter attacks, attempted emergency landings there. Van Dijk says he clearly remembers seeing the remains of a crashed Halifax bomber in November 1942. The downed plane carried two other Canadian airmen to their deaths. He was just four years old at the time but van Dijk says, “When I close my eyes I see it all again. I

will never forget that.� So much so that he has dedicated his adult life to honouring the memories of Allied airmen who died on or near Texel. McCleery is interred in Texel (Den Burg) Cemetery located near the town of Den Burg on the island. Of the 167 war graves in the Commonwealth plot, 44 are unidentified. McCleery of course is interred in a marked grave. But van Dijk has little information about him. The grave registry says the 28year-old was a Flight Officer with the Royal Canadian Air Force 44 Squadron. He was the son of Capt. Edward J. McCleery and Jessie Isobel McCleery of Ottawa. His remains were formally interred in Den Burg’s general cemetery on Dec. 22, 1942. A plot within the burial ground was eventually turned over to the management of the CWGC who refer to it as Texel (Den Burg) Cemetery. Search continues Van Dijk has discovered that McCleery was an observer on a Lancaster bomber (serial number W4126 KM-B) which crashed on Dec. 17, 1942. According to the grave register the Ottawa man may have been a school teacher. The former fisherman would like to personally inform McCleery’s surviving relatives that he is “held in high regard� and his sacrifice is remembered in a digital book of remembrance at the cemetery on Texel. He hopes to obtain information and family photos to add to the record. The other Canadian, whose relatives van Dijk is hoping to locate, was aboard the Halifax bomber which crashed on Texel in November 1942. His name is E.H. Kingsland and his hometown is unknown. Beginning in 1985 van Dijk began connecting with families of deceased airmen. His first contact was with the widow of the air gunner on the Halifax. She came from Saskatchewan to visit her husband’s grave. Her appreciation of the overture prompted him to create the Aviation and War Museum which opened on the island in 1996, 51 years after the war ended. Van Dijk has made several trips to Canada where he visited with the families of downed airmen in cities including Toronto and Hamilton. He provided family members with details about where their loved ones are buried and that they continue to be recognized regularly. “It just touched our hearts,� Lorne Ellis of Hamilton told a newspaper reporter in 2011 following a visit by van Dijk. His Uncle Albert died when his bomber crashed into the sea near Texel. “It was also important for our children to know how the Dutch honour Canadians who fought and died in the war.� Anyone with information that might assist van Dijk in his ongoing quest can contact him through the Aviation and War Museum on Texel. If you have a comment or question for Jeff Maguire he can be reached by email at: jeffrey.maguire@rogers.com.

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Lifestyle – On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day citizens of The Netherlands visited Commonwealth war cemeteries across their tiny country. They lit candles or placed decorations on the graves of soldiers who died during the liberation of Holland near the end of World War II in Europe. Among those they honour annually are 5,706 Canadian soldiers and airmen killed during the fierce fighting to clear the German army out of Holland or who died during aerial missions over the country. For example, there are more than 2,300 interred in the Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery near the city of Nijmegen in eastern Holland. Canada’s war dead in The Netherlands are buried mainly in seven cemeteries under the jurisdiction of the British-based Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC). The commission, by the way, has an office in Ottawa which manages 19,000 Commonwealth war graves located across Canada and the United States. Canadian soldiers and airmen in Holland who are missing and presumed dead are commemorated on a special memorial located in Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery. Scattered among the graves in all Commonwealth war cemeteries are headstones which mark the final resting place of soldiers whose remains were never formally identified. My wife and I have visited war cemeteries across Europe during our travels. Included was a very special visit to Groesbeek in 1995 where we attended ceremonies marking the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of Holland and the end of the Second World War in Europe. We were touched to see how well tended the cemeteries are. During the warm weather months they resemble golf greens. When we were at Groesbeek I remember thinking the cemetery looked like it had been manicured with scissors! The Dutch have never forgotten the sacrifices made by the Canadian military members who helped liberate their country following five long years of Nazi occupation. In fact you don’t have to be a veteran to be recognized in Holland. Just tell someone – any one – that you are Canadian and you are likely to be shaken by the hand, kissed and/or patted on the back. Canadians, regardless of age, are welcome visitors in The Netherlands to this day. It is not uncommon to be offered a free drink or meal. Such is the intensity of feeling about the liberation. The respect for Canadians has been passed from one generation to the next. The tradition of lighting candles and placing decorations on war graves at Christmas is only one sign of the love the Dutch have for their liberators. School children are each assigned a war grave and given the task of learning about the individual service member involved. Most were young men between 18 and 30 years of age (on average) when they died. Cut down in the prime

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New year’s resolutions, tips for local gardeners to consider By DALE ODORIZZI

Lifestyle – As the old year ends and the new year begins, many of us make resolutions as to how we can improve our lives and our health. This is also a good time to make resolutions about how we can improve our gardens. I have included some areas you can consider and different levels of “resolutions” you might want to consider. Garden rehabilitation: This year I vow to (a) review the notes I made in my gardening journal about plants that need dividing and areas or times of years that need a boost and act on those actions;

(b) make notes during the gardening season about plants that need dividing or about areas I would like to improve on next year; (c) cut back the weeds that have grown taller than my plants. Compost: This year I vow to (a) add organic material to my existing compost pile and turn the pile 2 times a month; (b) build a compost pile, using my kitchen waste and organic materials from my garden; (c) buy a bag of compost and put it around my peonies and delphiniums. Learning: This year I vow to (a) enroll in a gardening course; (b) join the local horticultural society and attend

Master Gardeners the meetings; (c) call or visit a master gardener about one of your gardening questions. Reading: This year I vow to (a) buy and read a new gardening book or subscribe to a gardening magazine; (b) borrow and read a gardening book or magazine from the local library; (c) buy and read one gardening magazine.

Nature: This year I vow to (a) obtain Canadian Wildlife Backyard Habitat Certification for my garden; (b) plant bird or butterfly friendly plants in my garden; (c) accept that you need caterpillars to get butterflies. Lawns: This year I vow to (a) replace some of my lawn with flower or vegetable gardens; (b) learn non chemical methods for maintaining my lawn; (c) embrace the fact that weeds in my lawn help to keep it green in the summer, can be pretty when they bloom and are butterfly and bird attractors. Vegetables: This year I vow to (a) grow a good portion of my own veg-

etables; (b) plant a few vegetables in containers; (c) visit the local farmers’ markets often to buy local produce. Regardless of how many or level of these resolutions you wish to embrace, there is one resolution that I hope all gardeners will make and keep. I vow to enjoy my garden and feel proud of what I have done and not feel inadequate for what I have not yet done. Happy new year and happy gardening from the Lanark County Master Gardeners. Dale Odorizzi is a member of the Lanark County Master Gardeners.

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‘Police Stop’ fender light, and an accurate mechanical siren mounted behind the grille. I came along in 1992 and rode in the car in St. Patrick’s Day parades and Santa Claus parades. The car even appeared in a movie with the National Film Board. “In 2003, when I was 11, my father sold the Fury to a collector in Connecticut and we towed it there behind our 1987 Cadillac Brougham D’Elegance. After delivery, I knew I wanted to own it again someday but never thought it possible. In 2008 I turned 16 and began searching on ebay for a ’67 Fury to replicate my father’s replica. I saw an ad for a ‘Canadian Police Car.’ It was my father’s car! I knew it was the same car because the day my

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father loaded it onto a flatbed, my mother sat in it one last time and tore the bench front seat with her necklace. The tear was still there! “The seller was in New Jersey and we drove there in my dad’s new 2008 Dodge Mega Cab, rented a U-Haul, and towed it home after five years of thinking I’d never see it again. I was so ecstatic, and couldn’t quite believe that the first vehicle I picked up at 16 was not only a ’67 Fury but OUR ’67 Fury! “She now sits in my garage beside my 2013 Dart awaiting re-restoration. During the five years it was gone, it was left outside in tall grass and rust began on the Submitted photo unibody. I plan to restore this vehicle so it will last another This is Sean O’Meara’s 1967 Fury when his dad owned it as a replica Ottawa Police car. 47 years.�

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More winter tips and a quiz this week from the Car Counsellor are still warm, use the windshield washer and wipers to clean the last mess off. When you start your car again, the windshield will be clean, and you will not be driving with a messy windshield, waiting for the defroster to kick in before you can clean it. The temptation is always to swish the wipers over that messy window, and then you have a major problem: Frost, slush and poor vision. Use this on your rear window as well, so you can see to back up. Also, this tip from my mom who was a certified mechanic in the 1950s: Before starting your car, if you turn the headlights on and then off, the car will usually start easier. So, do the gas pedal manoeuver (open the throttle slightly before engaging the starter on extremely cold starts), turn the lights on and off, and turn the key for an easy start every time. I always read your column.

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Happy New Year to you and your family.� Best regards, Glenda Jones Thanks to Glenda for some very timely words of wheeled wisdom. The reason for the headlight on and off before starting is that it can facilitate the current flow to the starter motor. For many of today’s vehicles, simply using the remote power door unlock system would have the same effect. “Good afternoon Mr. Turner, Thank you for the piece on block heaters. I have a timer for my RAV4 block heater and I have it set for between 5 and 9 a.m. If

I don’t go out each day until after noon, should I have the heater turned on closer to the time I am going out? Does the liquid heated by the block heater cool down over a period of about four hours?� Thank you, Helen Yes, the engine coolant can cool down over a period of a few hours or more on extremely cold days so having the block heater on until just before you start the engine is the best way to use this feature. Simply reset your timer to have the heater come on two or three hours before starting time and to stay on until you start the engine. Here’s a quick quiz to warm up your brain on a cold winter’s day. Car makers since the very beginning realized the power of

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Working magic behind the scenes Stiller brings Mitty to life in memorable film to bring Willy Wonka Junior to life By MADDY MARTIN

track and is an integral member of the team! The other amazing members of this team who are no less valuable to this production than the ones mentioned above are as follows: our choreographer, stage manager, assistant stage managers, costume managers, makeup artists, sound people, lighting design and operation crew, publicity manager, youth liaison, videographer, show web page designer and those who create the programs, tickets, posters, set designs, and provide photography services and front of house assistance. So when I join my castmates on stage for that final bow, applaud not just for us but also for this wonderful team who has devoted their time for many months to make this a play worth watching. The Mississippi Mudds Youth Theatre present Willy Wonka Junior at the Carleton Place Town Hall, Feb. 21, 27 and 28 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 22, 23 and March 1 at 2 p.m. Tickets, $10, available at the Carleton Place Chamber of Commerce. For more information, visit mississippimudds.ca Maddy Martin is a member of the Mississippi Mudds Youth Theatre. R0012499366_0109

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ing youth plays to come to life, a group of adults have to work some magic of their own first. It is my pleasure to introduce to you the backstage Willy Wonkas: Kate Cooney, Meredith Millman, Kim Balazsi and Laurel Tye. Each of them gives up all their free time and plays an important role in helping this production come to life! The first two have the pleasure of trying to help 38 kids learn their lines, and pay attention, which cannot be an easy task! Thank goodness they have experience from directing Annie Jr. Now, directing together yet again, the amazing Kate Cooney and Meredith Millman have started to bring their vision of Willy Wonka Junior to life. But where would these plays be without the music? The fantastic music director, Laurel Tye does not get enough credit for the wonders she performs. With a good understanding of voice, she knows exactly how to help someone who is struggling with a song. However, I wouldn’t be even writing this article if it weren’t for our awesome producer, Kim Balazsi who handles all the ticket sales, behind the scenes emails, paper work and keeps us all on

MOVIE: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty STARRING: Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig, Adam Scott, Shirley MacLaine, Patton Oswald and Sean Penn DIRECTOR: Ben Stiller RATIN: PG Arts – The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is Ben Stiller’s magnum opus. It’s his masterpiece, and by far his finest work. Walter Mitty (Ben Stiller) lives a life of adventure and romance, but only in his mind. Mitty escapes his boring life into wild daydreams that spring from his incredible imagination. Most often these daydreams are inspired by Cheryl (Kristen Wiig), a co-worker Walter would like to ask out, but has never had the courage. In the real world Walter works for the photo department of Life Magazine. On his birthday Walter is told Life has been bought, and will no longer be published in print. Walter also gets something special from famed photographer Sean O’Connell (Sean Penn). Sean sends him a wallet as a gift, and a negative that’s to be the last cover of Life Magazine. The problem is Walter can’t find

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make the real adventure better than anything Walter could have imagined. Walter Mitty is a true everyman. It’s easy to see ourselves in this quiet man who dreams so big. Stiller’s performance captures Walter’s longing, his sadness, his thoughtfulness, his quiet intelligence, and then he transforms him. He shows us his confidence and his strength. Surrounding Stiller is an equally good cast. Ted Hendricks, the executive in charge of downsizing Life Magazine, is a petty jerk, played perfectly by Adam Scott. Shirley MacLaine is wonderful as Walter’s mom. I loved Sean Penn as adventure photographer Sean O’Connell. Patton Oswald who plays Todd, Walt’s E-Harmony customer service rep, is brilliant. Kristen Wiig is a delight. These characters are regular people with regular lives yet no less remarkable. This cast portrays them with such sensitivity and depth it elevates them and this story to greatness. Which in turn is the movie’s truth. That inside us all is the capacity for greatness. Mark Haskins’ column is a regular feature of the EMC.

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2720 Drummond Conc 9A – $219,900 MLS#91991902009302 ***LINDA McKENNA 613-485-0576

SATURDAY JAN 11, 1:00 PM-2:00 PM 16 Kent St. – $134,900 *PAULINE AUNGER 613-285-9158

68 Wilson St., Perth – $179,900 ***MICHELLE FOURNIER 613-812-8585

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88 ML 13 S# 59 2541 Rideau Ferry Rd. – $249,900 ***MICHELLE FOURNIER 613-812-8585

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OPEN HOUSE SAT. JAN. 11, 1 PM-2 PM 103 North St. #105 $215,000

OPEN HOUSE JAN. 12 ~ 2 - 4 pm

Sunday, Jan. 12, 11 am–12 pm 6 Cedar Rd., Smiths Falls $169,900 MLS: 893482

Main floor condo. Largest unit, all the upgrades! 2 bdrms., master ensuite. Bright kitchen, elegant living space. MLS #9203007006506

Sunday, Jan. 12, 1 pm-2 pm 53 Marsha Dr., Smiths Falls $179,900 MLS: 852505

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OPEN HOUSE SAT. JAN. 11, 3 PM-4 PM 1011 Drummond School Road This cosy log home…priced to sell… at $267,500 features a cosy corner stone fireplace in the living room, kitchen dining combo, 3 season sunroom, 3 bedrooms, Master with ensuite, 2 car garage, and finished basement with propane fireplace… don’t miss it and only minutes from Heritage Perth.

395 King St., Almonte, ON Renovated 4 bdrm., 3 bath, oversized 2 car garage on a double lot, situated in an excellent location in Almonte!

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34 McCann St., Smiths Falls $179,900 MLS: 893692

951 MacPherson Rd $295,000 MLS: 891051

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60 Marsha Dr., Smiths Falls $189,900

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27 Anderson St., Smiths Falls $229,900 MLS: 886600

65 Mill St., Almonte D- 613-795-4493 Vicki McDougall www.century21.ca/vicki.mcdougall

Cozy maintenance free bungalow near schools, park and shopping. Hardwood floors and beautiful back yard with perrenial and vegetable gardens. A quiet and desirable neighborhood. MLS #090402002064600

33 Bayview Cres. $229,900 MLS: 891782

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SUNDAY JANUARY 12th, 2:00 - 4:00 pm 45 Peckett Drive, Carleton Place

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4 bedroom, 2 storey. Your host: John Coburn

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SUNDAY JANUARY 12th, 1:00 - 3:00 pm Welcome to 304 Dean Ridge Road $339,900ÊUÊ Ã ÊnnÇnxä Jeff Wilson

Robin J. Ferrill Broker of Record

Gerry Coleman Broker

John Coburn Broker

Rhonda Brunke Sales Representative

Marly Burke Broker

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Affordable 3 bdrm, 2 bath in town. Lovely wrap around-porch. Corner lot. Hrwd on main lvl, tiled main bath, 1 main lvl bdrm w/private bath.

5 bdrm split level close to town. Oversized 3 car detached garage + workshop. County Kit. w/island. Hrdwd flooring, gas firplace, heat pump. Great family home!

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REAL ESTATE

SATURDAY JANUARY 11 9:30am-10:30am #301, 26 Salmon Side Rd

Smiths Falls Rural

Linda Hewson 613-812-8037

7 Rideau Ave

Smiths Falls

Linda Hewson 613-812-8037

14 Oak St

Smiths Falls

Linda McKenna 613-485-0576

Carleton Place

Garry Dalgleish 613-880-4434

#308, 26 Salmon Side Rd

Smiths Falls Rural

Connie McNamee/Lee Hitchins

#115, 26 Salmon Side Rd

Smiths Falls Rural

Pauline Aunger 613-285-9158

#309, 26 Salmon Side Rd

Smiths Falls Rural

Heidi Trick 613-285-9158

2720 Drummond Conc 9A

Balderson

Linda McKenna 613-485-0576

16 Kent St

Smiths Falls

Pauline Aunger 613-285-9158

103 North St #105

Perth

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7 Roosevelt Dr

Smiths Falls

Linda Hewson 613-812-8037

109 Colonel By Cres

Smiths Falls

John Gray 613-868-6068

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243 Lera St

Smiths Falls

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MLS# 893341 $900/month + Hydro/Heat 3 bdrm., hardwood floors, fridge, stove, washer/dryer, gas fireplace. First and last months rent. References.

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239 CODE DRIVE, SMITHS FALLS New furnace installed in 2013! 3+1 Bedroom country home.

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SUNDAY JANUARY 12 11:00am-12:00pm 6 Cedar Rd BECKENRIDGE ESTATES Energy Efficient, ICF, Storybook Classic with Charming Wrap Around Verandah Nestled on Private, Mature Treed Lot in Prestigious Subdivision. Expansive 4Bdrm Home w/Main Floor Den. Luxuriously Landscaped, Zen Inspired Inground Pool, Paved Driveway & Beautiful Interlock.

ONE OF A KIND! Expansive Master Retreat w/Private Balcony, Gas Ffpl & Private Ensuite Will Entice You to Lounge All Day Long!! Pristine 4 Bedroom 2 Storey in Fabulous Location. Beautifully Renovated Open Concept Kitchen w/Granite & Island. Hardwood Floors. Luxurious Inground Salt Water Pool. Many Upgrades!

Smiths Falls

Evelyn Lee 613-284-7277

Smiths Falls

Evelyn Lee 613-284-7277

Carleton Place

Jeff Wilson 613-253-3175

395 King St

Almonte

Vicki McDougall613-795-4493

45 Peckett Dr

Carleton Place

John Coburn 613-253-3175

57 Woodward St

Carleton Place

Jeff Wilson 613-253-3175

312 Flora St

Carleton Place

Robin Ferrill 613-253-3175

1:00pm-2:00pm 53 Marsha Dr 1:00pm-3:00pm 304 Dean Ridge 2:00pm-4:00pm

RIVERVIEW LOT IN STONEWATER BAY For the Discriminating Buyer Who Demands Perfection! Stately 2000sqft Bungalow w/Fully Finished Walkout Basement. Attention to Details Prevails. 3Bdrms, 2 Ensuite Baths, 1.5 Baths for Guests, Formal Rooms, Games Room, Private Fenced Yard & Raised Deck Offering Panoramic Views of the Mississippi.

INNISVILLE Calling All Entrepreneurs/Hobbyists! Classic Victorian Home Nestled on 4+Ac of Rolling Land Boasts 30’x60’ Dome; Complete w/Common Area, Office, Bath & Open Area. The Classic Storybook Home Boasts 3+1Bdrsm, 3 FamRms, Living Room, Open Concept Granite Kitchen. Gleaming Hardwood Floors & Slate Tiles Add the Modern Touch. Fin Bsmt is a Bonus!

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BIRTHDAY

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SOCIAL NOTES BIRTHDAY

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BIRTH

BOWES – Scott Bowes and Melonie Williams of Ferguson Falls welcome their first born Lane Richard Bowes on November 27, 2013 weighing 9.6 lbs. at Almonte General Hospital. First time proud grandparents are Valerie and Tom Bowes of Perth and Tracy and Peter Williams of Picton.

HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY Ella Thompson January 15, 2014 All our love Mom from your children and grandchildren xo xo xo

HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY Rose Coyne January 11, 2014 The family and friends of Rose Coyne Wish her a happy birthday and all the best in 2014!

Duncan Darroch

Cheam, Audrey Dillingham (nee Batten) June 8th, 1924 December 29th, 2013

Nell Weststrate invites family and friends to join her at Roebuck Hall (downstairs) January 18, from 2–4 p.m. in celebration of her 90th Birthday. Best Wishes Only!

CARD OF THANKS

CARD OF THANKS

We would like to express our sincerest thank you to our family, friends and neighbours for their generosity of help, caring, prayers, support, flowers, food and cards at a most difficult time. Thank you also to Dr. Ross McLean for your compassionate care over the years to both Gib and myself, 2nd. floor nursing staff at the Perth Hospital. Rebecca, Brenda and Carol at Community Home Support, Debbie from CCAC, Carolann, Derek and Tara from Bayshore, Carolyn, Mark and Mathew from Brockville Medigas. All very professional and caring people. The staff at Blair and Son for your guidance and empathy. We do not realize the lives we touch as we walk this road of life until we see the remarkable support from so many at both the visitation and funeral service, the donations to the Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation and the Perth Hospital were exceptional. A very special thank you to Canon Christine for your home visits, prayers and spiritual friendship. The service was both meaningful and heartfelt. The angelic voice of Rebecca for your solos, organist and choir members, everyone who provided and served the substantial and tasty lunch. My entire Anglican family for your prayers and kindness. All who visited Gib both at home and in hospital, enriching his days in many ways. Gail for a special friendship and Dave for help above and beyond. Gib will be missed tremendously always but with the support and love of so many exceptional people our pain will be somewhat lessened. Barb Rancier and family

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90TH BIRTHDAY Doris Seabrooke Drop in January 19, 2014 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. At Oak Leaf Holy Trinity Church Hall No gifts Best wishes only.

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With broken hearts, we announce the peaceful but sudden passing of Audrey Dillingham Cheam on December 29th, 2013 at the Carleton Place Memorial Hospital at the age of 89. Predeceased by her husband Kenneth John Cheam (November 16th, 1988). Beloved mother of John and Glenn; loving mother-in-law of Nancy Radotic and adored grandmother of Valerie (Adam Finch) and Meagan. She is survived by her older sister Ruth Hall (Leonard, deceased) and her younger brother Robert Batten (Freda, deceased). Also survived by brother-in-law Robert Cheam (Pamela, deceased). Audrey was predeceased by an older sister Mildred Kane (Gordon, deceased). She is also survived by her many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grand-nephews. Audrey was born in 1924 to Louise and William Batten. She married Kenneth Cheam in 1947 and they shared 41 years together. Audrey was an independent woman, with a unique sense of humour, who loved to laugh, her lobster dinners, do her crosswords and spend time with her sons, daughter-in-law and especially her grandchildren. After being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on December 12th, 2013, her wish was to go quickly and not be a burden. Although she wanted to remain in her home until the end, this could not be and she spent her final days in Glenn and Nancy’s home in Beckwith, being cared for by those who loved her, where she remained until Christmas day, when she was transferred to the Carleton Place Memorial Hospital. Her death was quick and peaceful, just as she wanted it to be. The family would like to thank the paramedics as well as the staff at the Carleton Place Memorial Hospital for their care. A special thank you to Laurie Scissons for her help in our time of need. Sincere thanks to Wayne from the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home for his help, advice and kindness. In memoriam donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Visitation took place at Jardins Urgel Bourgie, 3955 ch. Cote de Liesse, St. Laurent, Quebec, Friday, January 3rd, 2014 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral service took place in the Chapel on Saturday, January 4th, 2014 at 12:00 noon. Audrey will be laid to rest with her beloved Ken at Montreal Memorial Park Cemetery. www.barkerfh.com

Dec 15th 1914 to Jan 2nd 2014. After celebrating a happy 99th Birthday and Christmas at home with his family, he passed away peacefully on January 2nd, 2014 at the Perth GWM Hospital, with his family by his side. He was born in Belfast, the youngest of 6 children of James and Elizabeth Darroch and married Barbara Blackburn (deceased), in 1943. They immigrated to Perth to be with their family in 1997. He served with the British Merchant Marine Service, sailing with the Royal Mail Line from 1938 - 1948, and was later a Power Station Engineer. In 1965 he was the 89th Master Earl of Carnarvon Masonic Lodge #1642 London, England, and later, a member of the True Briton’s Lodge #14 Perth. He was a golfing enthusiast, a great raconteur and a loving family man. During WW II, as a ship’s engineer, he survived 22 crossings of the North Pacific and North and South Atlantic. While sailing with the “Highland Patriot”, on October 1st. 1940, was rescued after his ship was sunk by submarine attack. On the 6th of June, 1944, D-Day, (“Operation Overlord”) he was 3rd. Engineer aboard the HMS “Empire Spearhead”, an infantry landing ship engaged on the first day, in the first line of attack, onto “Gold Beach”. Duncan is survived by his longtime companion and now wife Winnifred, his daughters Pamela (Robin) Newton, and Nancy (Alexander) Voloshanovich, grandchildren Neil and Raymond (Newton), Nicholas (Hillary), and Timothy (Voloshanovich), Carl, Michele, Cameron and Jillian Visser of Ottawa, his extended family George Pavlov, Julia Dashkevich and Nikol Pavlova, of Perth. He will be remembered by relatives in Great Britain, South Africa, Australia and France. Friends remembered Duncan at the Blair and Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W. Perth on Tuesday, January 7th 2014 between 5:00 and 8:00 pm. Following a Masonic Dedication at 8:00 pm. we celebrated with an informal Service of Remembrance at 8:15 pm. His ashes will be scattered in the North Channel of the Irish Sea, in sight of the Antrim Coast of Northern Ireland, the land of his birth, and the coast of Scotland, the land of his ancestors. The family wish to thank the GWM Perth hospital and staff for the excellent care extended to Duncan over the years, and also to Lanark Lodge and staff for the exceptional care during his 3 years of residence. Donations can be made to the Lanark Lodge Memorial Fund or the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation.

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Graham Thomas Laird Graham

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas Laird Graham, born in Val D’or, Quebec, May 12, 1939. Tom leaves behind his beloved wife Beth (MacPhail) Graham, two daughters Allison Graham and Sylvia (Jamie) Smith and three grandchildren: Griffin, Emerson, and Rigsby Smith. He was the son of the late Dorothy Laird and Thomas Graham and was predeceased by his sister Margaret (Graham) Foy and his niece Susan Foy. Left to mourn his loss are brother-in-law Gordon (Maryann) Foy, nieces Heather (Mario) Segreti, Barbara (Martin) Foy-Pilchner, nephew Thomas (Leanna) Foy. Tom will also be missed by the MacPhail and Smith families. After graduating from Queens University, Kingston, he came to Perth as an educator where his career spanned thirty-five years with the UCDSB as a teacher, coach, guidance counselor, vice-principle, and coordinator of enrichment programs. In retirement, he continued to be active in the community as a volunteer, mentor, and benefactor. His passion and commitment to helping others will be sadly missed. During his life, Tom was dedicated to the pursuit of physical fitness. He was an avid runner, both recreationally and competitively, having completed marathons. He was also a long time organizer of the Glen Tay Block Race. Tom will be fondly remembered by his family, friends, neighbours, and colleagues for his keen mind, sense of humour, kindness, selflessness, and commitment to excellence. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W. Perth on Friday, December 27th, 2013 from 2 to 4 & 6 to 8 P.M. Funeral service was held at the Perth & District Collegiate Institute on Saturday at 10:00 A.M. In remembrance of Tom, a fund will be established and an award will be given yearly to a student at PDCI who exemplifies commitment and excellence. Tom was also a supporter of The Interval House. Any donations to either cause would be appreciated. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

IN MEMORIAM

Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

JACQUES – In loving memory of my dear wife Cathy L. Jacques who passed away suddenly Dec. 26, 2012. Always missed and loved by husband Thomas Jacques

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Manson D. Lawrence ‘Larry’ Manson

An Open Letter To All My Family and Friends: Brenda Elizabeth Arnold (January 13th 1950 - December 29th 2013) Predeceased by parents Ivan and Rita Arnold of Smiths Falls, sister Beverly Arnold-Henderson (Clem Henderson). Survived by brother Robert Arnold (Beverly Bennett-Arnold), brother William Arnold (Jeanette Lorimer-Arnold), sister Marylee ArnoldDrummond (Kieth Drummond), and a Host of Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces and Great Nephews. Will be greatly missed by life long companion Barry Begley, All of Smiths Falls. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls. I would like to sincerely THANK all of the wonderful people in our lives who have given such kind Words and Deed during the time of Passing for Bren. Special mention to Nancy and Dr. Peter Yunker, Staff, Nurses & PSW’s of Bayshore Home Health, PSW’s of Red Cross, Access Centre, Doctors & Nurses at Ottawa General Hospital, Doctors & Nurses at Perth & Smiths Falls Hospitals who have given of their time, their energy, their skill, and their overwhelming human kindness. I consider myself one of the most fortunate guys on the planet to have had a life companion (46 years) of the calibre of Brenda. I have had the privilege to witness firsthand courage and grace and caring for others under the direst of health circumstances. While the pain of the loss of one so dear to me seems monumental at this time, there is great comfort in knowing how positively she touched so many peoples lives. While Brenda was a devout Roman Catholic and I am Protestant, that never became an issue. We both looked at Religion in a larger context. We each felt that it was not a specific Church or a specific building that mattered since GOD is universal to ALL faiths, ALL colours and ALL religions. Our faith in GOD has helped us through some very difficult times and given us a positive and upbeat viewpoint. A Christmas card arrived last week from a dear Lady near Carp, Ontario for Bren. I asked who she was. Bren indicated that she was a very nice person that she had met at the Ottawa General Hospital nearly 6 years ago (when she was first diagnosed with MS). They had had several conversations over the course of 4 or 5 days prior to the lady being discharged from the Hospital. My response to Bren was “You must have made a very lasting impression with her in that 4 days some 6 years ago for her to still remember you and feel that she needed to send you a Christmas Card”. Brenda just smiled and said “You do whatever you can to help”. When Brenda was in the Rehab section of the Ottawa General for almost 5 1/2 months some 6 years ago, one of the services being given to MS patients, especially one who was affected so suddenly and without any previous health issues was a counselling session. After a very few sessions, the lady Doctor said to Bren ....“I just don’t understand how you can be of such positive spirit ALL of the time given your present health circumstances?” Bren responded....“well it is not for me to know why I have contracted this health condition but I would much rather it be me than another member of my family.” The Doctor said ..“You really don’t need my help...Do You?” No I don’t but I didn’t want you to feel un-needed” was Bren’s response. After that last session, the roles reversed and the lady Doctor would occasionally drop by Bren’s room to discuss problems she had in her own private life. Perhaps a significant key to a solid, wholesome long lasting relationship occurs .....When you care more about your significant other than you do for yourself. We were so very fortunate to have found that key very very early in our relationship. I’m sure there are those that have wondered why we broke from tradition and have had No Service for Brenda. It is certainly NOT disrespectful, quite to contrary. Anyone who knows Brenda or myself would attest to the fact that we do not march to the drum of most people. We were at a Funeral service a number of years ago for a senior gentleman who had passed away. He and his wife were inseparable. You would never see one without the other. The unique thing about this service was that the Urn was a duplex. Brenda and I had never seen that before. His wife was going to keep his ashes in that Urn until she passed and then she would be placed in the conjoined half. We came away from that service of many years ago with an epiphany. That concept was what we wanted for ourselves. Brenda’s wishes and mine were to both be cremated and the one left would hold the ashes “In Trust” until they had passed at which time the both sets of ashes would be “spread to the 4 Winds” on the banks of the Rideau Lake together. In Death as in Life....together. We both loved the water and especially the Rideau so much that this just seemed a natural approach for us. We also chose no service and no viewing because we both felt that the time to visit and be with our friends and family is when they are here, not after they have passed. We also did not want to put all of our friends and family through the tremendous extra stress of a conventional Funeral at a time when everyone is still reeling from the loss. Brenda and I are very Simple people and we felt (at least for ourselves) that this approach to the passing of a loved one just made sense. Brenda would want me to Thank each and every person that we have touched the lives of who have been so kind and generous of themselves and we would ask if any one is so inclined that in lieu of flowers that perhaps a donation to L.A.W.S. (Lanark Animal Welfare Society) on Brenda’s behalf would be appreciated. Thank You All Barry Begley

Lawrence ‘Larry’ Manson passed away peacefully at Perth Hospital on Saturday, January 4, 2014, two days following his 70th birthday. Beloved husband to his first wife Catharine (nee McGuire) who predeceased Larry in 2005. Loving husband to his second wife Carol (nee Runions). Larry was a devoted father to Melissa (Bill), Gillian, and Matt (Krista), and grandfather to Mollie, Jacob, Thomas, Regan, Campbell and Theo. He will be sadly missed by his sister Mary Grainger. Larry will be fondly remembered by Carol’s children, Jeff (Jennifer), Julia (Gregor), and Carol’s grandchildren Hannah, Joshua, Linnea and Freija, as well as Catharine’s sisters Patti (Dale), Fran (late Jay), Elizabeth (Frank), Cecelia (John), Teresa (Bob) and their families. Heartfelt thanks to all the support from families and friends during this difficult time. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Francis de Sales Church, Smiths Falls on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Interment followed at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery. Donations in Larry’s memory to REAL Smiths Falls, www.REALaction.ca, The Catharine Manson Trust to Assist Low-Income Learners, or to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls (613) 283-2800 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

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HURLBERT Fern Lois (nee Prosser) 1920 – 2014 Mom passed away peacefully at the Kemptville District Hospital on Saturday, January 4, 2014, age 93. She was predeceased by her husband David Hurlbert in 1975, also by her parents George and Mary Prosser. Cherished mother to Anna Como (Joe), Verna Lecours of Kitchener, Lila McGovern (James) of Cranbrook, B.C., June Woo (George) and Eleanor Scott (Wayne). She will be sadly missed by her loving grandchildren, David, Ron, Diana, Gary, Lee-Roy, Gerald, Darlene, Jeffrey, April, Gloria, Judy, Marie, Suzzanne, Terry, Lesley, Jason, Wayne, Stephen, several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Predeceased by her only son, Edward Hurlbert; granddaughters, Jo-Anne and Donna, great-granddaughter Tara and great-grandson Diesel; 4 brothers and 5 sisters. Survived by 1 sister-in-law, Frances Prosser. Fern worked as a House cleaner for several years in Kemptville. She will be remembered for her beautiful handmade quilts and embroidered pillow cases. She was an avid bingo and euchre player. A special thank you to the Greystone Manor and staff for their care and friendship and the Kemptville District Hospital for their care and compassion. Friends are invited to visit the Brown Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 805 Prescott Street, Kemptville on Thursday, January 9, 2014 from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday at 11 am. Donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Kemptville Salvation Army. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, David, Ron, Gary, Terry, Wayne and Stephen.

Marshall, Violet May (nee Hobbs) Oct 10, 1923 - Jan 5, 2014 Very peacefully with family by her side, Violet made her way into the loving arms of Jesus, at the Almonte Country Haven, in her 91st year. Predeceased by her beloved husband Allan ‘Pud’ Marshall and their son Cameron (Joyce - surviving). Loving and devoted mother to Lynda McNeely (late Grant), Janice Doucett, Darleen Wallace (Doug), Ruth Lancaster (Stephen), Robin (Wendy), David (Sharon) and Cheryl Lancaster (Tim). A very much loved and cherished grandmother and great-grandmother. Adored by the Rafuse family. A private service was held at Almonte Country Haven. Interment will be in the summer at St. James Anglican Cemetery, Carleton Place. A special thank you to the staff of Almonte Country Haven for compassionate and loving care they gave Vi. For those who wish, a donation to Almonte Country Haven would be appreciated. “God bless all you dear ones.” www.barkerfh.com

IN MEMORIAM HANNAFORD, Bev In loving memory our special Mom, Nan and Great Nan, who passed away January 6, 2007. Every time that I smile, Every time that I sigh, I think of your face And a tear escapes my eye. You were my world, My inspiration and my heart, But when you left me, I thought I would fall apart. You were my best friend, My one true confidante And that’s not all you were You were also my Mom. I didn’t want to live without you But you would have wanted me to. And if there’s anyone I want to make happy That anyone is you. I would have given anything to have you back, But I know now that it was meant to be, For you are still watching from up there, And I know you are watching me. I’ll make you proud Mom, I’m going to fulfill your wish You’re going to see me and smile, That’s a daughter’s promise. “You are the Wind Beneath My Wings” Always remembered, Forever loved Marg and Family

Condolences/Donations/Tributes at: McLEOD Eloise Marie Died peacefully at home on December 31, 2013. It gives her family solace that her final wish was fulfilled to die comfortably at home with her loved ones. Eloise (nee Curtis) Formerly of Grey Rapids, NB., in her 84th year. Beloved wife to the late Howard Lawson McLeod. Sadly missed by her son David McLeod (Sheryl, nee Hardwick). Proud Grandmother of Angela Archer (Bryce), Darlene McLeod, and the late Duncan. Cherished daughter of the late Howard and Violet (nee Smallwood). Sibling of the late Chester (late Cora), the late Charles (late Gladys), the late David (the late Cora (1st), the late Gwen (2nd), the late Howard, Francis (the late Harold), Lillian (the late David), the late Leora (the late Donald (1st), the late Foster (2nd), the late Burns (Donna, and his former wife Glenna who will always be family), and Phoebe (the late Perley). Fondly remembered by a multitude of nieces and nephews. Friends were received at the C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL INC. 127 Church St., Almonte, ON (613) 256-3313 On Saturday, January 4, 2014 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Funeral Service was held in the Gamble Chapel on Sunday, January 5, 2014 at 2pm. Reception followed. If so desired, donations may be made in memory of Eloise to the Canadian Cancer Society. A special thanks to Dr. Anne Oldfield for being Eloise’s advocate and guide through her illness. To respect Eloise’s wishes, the family will return to Fredericton, NB. (York Funeral Home) for a funeral and committal with her beloved husband. Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

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LEAMAN; Gerald “Jerry” Of Ottawa, Ontario, peacefully at the age of 68 at the Ottawa Hospital in the early morning of December 31st, 2013 of complications arising from illness. He will be dearly missed by his wife Lynne, his children Kim (Pat), Kevin (Jennifer), Cory, and Jason (Stephanie), his nine grandchildren, his surviving sister Shelia, and countless other special friends and relatives. Jerry will be fondly remembered as an avid story-teller and fisherman at the trailer, proudly 25years sober. Respecting Jerry’s wishes, there will be no visitation. Instead, a joyful celebration of his life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Ottawa Area Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous, who changed Jerry’s life so many years ago. Now and forever, Jerry has Gone Fishin’. Tributes can be sent at www.beechwoodcemetery.com

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Feb 24, 1937 Jan 1, 2014 Diane Isabel Campbell (nee Cherry), of Clyde Forks, Ontario, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 1st, 2014 at St Mary’s of the Lake Hospital, Kingston Ontario at the age of 76. Diane was an active member of her small close knit community, baking her delicious pies and cookies whenever the call came in. She also loved to quilt and many of her family and friends are in possession of the group’s beautiful work. Predeceased by her husband Vernon Campbell, daughter Debbie Campbell and brother Doug Cherry. Survived by her devoted brother Colin Cherry (Joan) and loved by her children Suzan (Doug), Cherri (David), and Alan (Kate). She especially loved her grandchildren, Serena, Lara, Molly, Bridget and Sam. She will be remembered fondly by her many nieces, nephews and friends. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W. Perth on Wednesday, January 8th, 2014 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral service was held in the Chapel on Thursday at 1:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers donations at Diane’s request to the Canadian Cancer Society Transportation Services (Wheels of Hope Campaign) would be greatly appreciated. Special thanks to the staff of both the Palliative Care Unit at St Mary’s of the Lake and Kingston General Hospital (Connell Ward) during these final stages. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

GRAY, Ethel Mary – In loving memory of a dear sister-in-law, aunt and friend who passed away 10 years ago, January 6, 2004. Ten years have passed since that sad day, When one we loved was called away; God took her home, it was His will, But in our hearts she liveth still. Thinking of you, Pat and families

NABERT – In loving memory of Edith Alma. March 2, 1922 – January 11, 2013. Those whom we love go out of sight, But never out of mind; They are cherished in the hearts Of those they leave behind. Missing you Ron and Terry and extended family Bill and Bonnie Bruce and Carol The Rigbys The Brown family of Kemptville

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Born in Perth, Ontario, son of Patrick S. Dowdall and Gladys Imeson. Ralph passed away in South Mountain, Ontario at age 63. Predeceased by brothers Paul, Ivan and Kevin, and by sister Irene Hudson. Survived by sister Sharon Monkman. Memorial Service will be planned at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Byers Funeral Home, South Mountain 613-989-3836.

1930-2013 In hospital in Regina on Monday, December 30, dear sister of Lloyd, Margaret, Dorothy, Clarence, Florence and Helen. Predeceased by parents, Stanley and Olive and brothers Wesley and Glen. Interment in spring at Prestonvale Cemetery.

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Dowdall Wayne G. Dowdall

Suddenly at his home at Maberly on Wednesday, January 1st, 2014 in his 72nd year. Wayne was the son of the late Hilliard C. and Bertha A. (St. Pierre) Dowdall. He was predeceased by his sisters Dorian Zwart and Phyllis Duncan and his brothers-in-law William Emon and Doug Duncan. Wayne was the loved father to Kevin (Jodi) Dowdall and Brad (Karen) Dowdall and cherished grandfather of Tyler Moore, Bradie, Reid, Blayre and Landon Dowdall. He will be sadly missed by his sisters Gertie Emon, Elaine (Barry) Tracey, Russell (Lynn) Wilkes and brotherin-law Andy Zwart, his former wife Linda J. (Day) Dowdall and many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. West, Perth on Sunday January 5th, 2014 from 12:00 to 5:00 P.M. Funeral service was held in the Chapel on Monday at 10:30 A.M. In remembrance, contributions to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation or the Ottawa Heart Institute would be appreciated. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

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MEDER William “Bill” J. (August 2, 1915 - January 3, 2014) Resident of Waterside Retirement Home Peacefully at the Carleton Place Hospital at the age of 98. Predeceased by his loving wife Mary (nee Leslie). Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. A private family interment service will be held in the spring. For those who wish, a donation to the Carleton Place Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. www.barkerfh.com

Mildred Beryl Mildred Beryl Hyndman, of Kemptville, peacefully at Bayfield Manor on Monday, December 30th, in her 103rd year. Mildred Beryl Hoy was born in Hallville, Ontario on July 10, 1911 and was the eldest daughter of the late Alexander and Ida (Skuce) Hoy. She worked a brief time in Ottawa, then returned to Hallville where she married Maurice Earl Hyndman. She also resided in Mountain, ON and Kemptville, ON. Millie was the beloved mother of Bruce Hyndman (Betty), Portland, ON; proud and loving grandmother of Mark Hyndman (Pamela), Kemptville and Christopher Hyndman, Barrhaven; dear great-grandmother of Ryan, Nathan, Jaxon, Mason and Aidan. Millie is also survived by her youngest sister, Hilda Weedmark of Burritts Rapids and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by Maurice Hyndman; her brothers Nelson, Orton, Lyle, Edwin (Andy) and Sherman Hoy and her sisters Verna Murdock and Lila Makepeace. To respect the specific request of Mrs. Hyndman there will be no visitation and no funeral. A graveside service will be held at South Gower Cemetery in the spring at the time of interment, date to be determined. The family of Mrs. Hyndman extend their deepest gratitude and appreciation to the caring management and staff of Bayfield Manor in Kemptville for their kindness and love while caring for Millie.

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McKEDDIE Patricia Dorothy (nee David) Peacefully at the Carleton Place Hospital on December 17, 2013 in her 71st year. Daughter of the late Maurice and Elaine David. Wife of the late Graham McKeddie. Loving mother of Chris. Predeceased by her sister Joan Stratton, survived by brothers and sisters John David, Sue Thompson and Vicki Oldendorp (Bernie). Special Na Na to Xander and Reese Sonnenburg. Best friend to her niece Dee Dee Sonnenburg (Howard). Will be missed by her many golfing buddies at Beckwith Golf Course. Arrangements to be finalized in the spring. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Cancer Society or L.A.W.S.

WEBBER Cecil Grant Our hearts are breaking as we announce the passing of our beloved brother Cecil Grant, peacefully at his home in Cambridge, Ontario on Thursday, January 2nd, 2014 in his 71st year. Grant was predeceased by his parents Bernard and Frances Webber of Pembroke and his twin sisters Shirley and Elizabeth. He is survived by his cherished Uncle Stan Bowes (Joyce), devoted brother Bernard (Jeanette), loving sisters Dawna, Laureen (Mike) and Pat (Marshall) along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was also loved and will be fondly remembered by many staff and friends from the former Rideau Regional Centre in Smiths Falls and at Stonyburn in Cambridge. Grant will always be remembered as an inspiration to all who knew him. Special thanks to Dr. Jason Franklin, formerly of London and Dr. Elaine Parker of Cambridge. Visitation took place at MALCOLM, DEAVITT & BINHAMMER FUNERAL HOME, 141 Renfrew St., Pembroke on Sunday, January 5th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm and on Monday January 6th at 12:00 noon followed by a celebration of Grant’s life in the Chapel at 1:00 pm. Memorial donations may be made to Community Living, Cambridge.

John Russell Cheffins

Ann lost her loving husband and best friend John on Thursday, January 2nd, 2014. Son of the late Leonard and Dorothy (Russell) Cheffins and brother of the late William. John is survived by his brother Philip Cheffins and his wife Nancy, brother-in-law John Fairweather and his wife Cynthia, and nephews Jamie and Wyatt Fairweather. Special thanks to Lorna and Kevin Normile for their support. John is remembered as ‘Papa John’ by Kassidy, ‘My Special Buddy’ by Zeke, and lovingly remembered by Aaron and Michaela. John was an avid model train hobbyist and he loved his flowers. He was Ann’s protector and always made her feel special. Ann and John shared a wonderful life together with many happy memories to help Ann at this time. A private family service will be held. In remembrance, contributions in John’s memory may be made to Lanark Animal Welfare Society (LAWS). Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

Puckett, Sandra (nee Foy) (Died January 1, 2014) Suddenly but peacefully at her home in Carleton Place on New Year’s Day, at the age of 67 years. Cherished mother of Jocelyn Cox (Kevin), and Shawn Ryan (Mary Ellen). Loved Nanny of Kyle, Alex, Brandon and Brianna. Loved sister of Patti Ann Giles (Bill), Steven Foy and Scott Foy (Jackie). Predeceased by her husband Ross Puckett, parents Carl and Muriel Foy, her sister Frances Bennett (Bob) and her brother Bobby Foy (Janet). Survived by several nieces and nephews and many friends. Family and friends were received at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Ave., Carleton Place on Monday, January 6, 2014 from 12 noon until time of funeral service in the Chapel at 2 p.m. Interment in the spring at United Cemeteries, Carleton Place. Donations to the M.S. Society would be appreciated by the family. www.barkerfh.com

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BRADLEY-BARR Shelina It is with broken hearts that we say good-bye to our beautiful Shelina on Sunday, December 29, 2013 following a courageous struggle with cancer, with her family by her side. Shelina Bradley-Barr of Almonte, age 22 years. Dearly loved daughter of Tony Barr (Kavita) and Marylou Bradley. Loved big sister of Shyla. Precious granddaughter of Margie Boal (Bill), Garnet Barr (Gail) and Bill Bradley (Linda). Cherished niece of Shawna Crawford (John) and Brian Bradley, Lynn Dalgity (Steve) and Mike Boal (Tara). Friends were received at the C.R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME AND CHAPEL INC. 127 Church St., Almonte, ON 613-256-3313 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM Friday, January 3, 2014. A Celebration of Shelina’s life was held on Saturday, January 4 in the Almonte Presbyterian Church at 11 AM. Rev. Barry Carr, officiating. For those who may choose to honour Shelina with a memorial donation, please consider the Oncology Dept. of the Ottawa General Hospital or the Almonte General Hospital Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

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CHARTERS Phyllis Peacefully at the Bayfield Manor, Kemptville on Friday, January 3, 2014, age 88. Predeceased by her parents William and Harriet Paden; and her brothers, Ralph and Stanley and her sister Audrey. Phyllis Marie Hazel Charters (nee Paden) beloved wife of the late Victor Charters and special friend Elmer Boal. Loving mother of Gloria Bracken (Pat), Sylvia Leitch (Len), Patricia Hopkins (Tom Dolan) and Deborah Scobie (Wayne). Cherished nanny of Brenda, Darren, Kelly, Stacey, Tanya, Wayne Jr. and Derrick. Great grandmother of 9 and great, great grandmother of 2. Will be sadly missed by Eleanor, Ron, Orville and Gloria. A special thank you to Dr. Patrick Leahy and the staff of Bayfield Manor for their care and compassion. Phyllis’s urn will be interred in the spring at St. Paul’s Anglican Cemetery, Beckett’s Landing. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Kemptville District Hospital Foundation.

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TAYLOR Barry “Buck” Barry “Buck” Taylor, aged 67, passed peacefully at the Halifax Infirmary on December 29, 2013. Buck was a member of the RCN for over 25 years. He was a quiet guy, but he loved to talk about his time served on many different ships, auto racing, baseball and hockey. A family service will be held in Kemptville and Buck will be laid to rest with his parents. His family is eternally grateful for the support and kindness that carried them through the last year. A special thank you to the 4.1 team - the care and guidance you gave us will never be forgotten!

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AKA: Sun Ming Wong Jack Ming Wong, an active mason of True Britons Lodge # 14 and Prince of Wales Chapter No. 226, Tay Clyde Shrine Club, and the Order of the Eastern Star, departed early morning of December 26, 2013 at the age of 89 years after a short illness and recovery at the Stonehaven Retirement Home in Kanata. Jack was the beloved husband of the late Lillian Wong (nee Fong-Johnston) of Perth, son of the late Len Quen Wong and Woo Shee, brother of the late Carolyn Minn (nee Wong), Bill Wong, Lillian Chin (nee Wong), Richard Wong all of various parts in the U.S.A.; son-in-law of the late Harry and Mabel (nee Hum) Fong Johnston, bother-in-law of the late Mary Chen, Doris and Howard Soong and Louise Fong Johnston all of Perth, Ontario. He is survived by his loving great nephew, David Michael Johnston, whom he raised for almost 40 years and loved like a son. From the state of Maryland and New York, U.S.A., surviving him are his sister Christine Eng (nee Wong), his brother Frank Wong and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. We thank the staff of Stonehaven Retirement Home for taking good care of him during his short stay, and we also thank the staff of the Perth Hospital ER, Ottawa Civic Hospital, and the Ottawa General Hospital. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W. Perth on Friday, January 3rd, 2014 from 2:00 to 4:30 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral service was held in the Chapel on Saturday at 11:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers, kindly donate to the Masonic Foundation - Prince of Wales Chapter No 226, Perth, St. Paul’s United Church, Perth or the Canadian Pancreatic Research Foundation. True Britons Lodge will hold a service of remembrance on Saturday at 9:30 A.M.

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Allan Vernon Closs

Peacefully in the presence of his family, at his home in Lanark on Wednesday, December 31st, 2013 Allan V. Closs at the age of 67 years. Predeceased by his wife Rosemary (Francis) Closs in November 2010 and by his sons Derryl and Joey, his parents Mary (Payea) and Vernon Closs and his sister Mariam Black. Loving father of Mary-Lou Sequin, Lisa Stone (Barrie), Denyel (Stuart) McInnes, Allan Closs Jr. (Cynthia) and Sonya (Brad) Nichols. Special grandfather and great grandfather. Allan will be sadly missed by his life time friends Joan Porter and Ab Thompson, numerous nieces, nephews and all his family. Friends were invited to a gathering in his memory at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 395 Lanark on Sunday, January 5th, 2014 from 4:00 until 8:P.M. In remembrance, contributions to Lanark Animal Welfare Society would be appreciated. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

THOMPSON-MCNEELY Joanne Beverley Passed away peacefully on Dec. 27th, 2013, at the age of 67. Loving mother of Eric, Julie (Stephen), Janet (Tom), Suzanne (Jamie) and Christine (Gord). Proud grandmother of thirteen grandchildren and two greatgranddaughters. Loving sister of Sherrill (Duncan), Connie (Ronnie), Dawn (Guy), June (Mark) and Janice (Ross). She was predeceased by her parents Hubert and Edith, her sister Bette and her brother Dale. She will also be missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A private family service was held. In lieu of flowers and donations, please plant a tree. A very special thanks goes out to all the staff at the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital. Arrangements entrusted to Cole Funeral Services.

IN MEMORIAM MYERS - In loving memory of a dear son, brother and uncle, Scott Joseph George, who passed away January 14, 1998. “But those who die in the Lord will live; Their bodies will rise again. Those who sleep in the earth will rise up and sing for joy” (ISA 29:19 NLT) Dearly loved and never forgotten by Mom, Dad, Bob, Steve and families

IN MEMORIAM JULIAN, Eric & Rita In loving memory of our Dear Mom & Dad, Grandma and Grandpa, who passed away February 2, 1996 and Jan 10th, 2008 Thoughts go back to happy days When we were all together, The family chain is broken now, But our memories will live on forever Remembering you always, Love, Your Family

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LAMOTHE Michael Edward Michael Edward Lamothe, son of the late Anne Lamothe (McArdle) and Keith Lamothe passed away on the morning of January 2, 2014 at home in Iroquois surrounded by his wife and children. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife of over 40 years, Laurel Lamothe (nee Weir) and their children Sean Lamothe and Rebecca (Becky) Lamothe. Poppa will also be missed by his grandchildren Kira, Max, Alyssa, Meaghan, Skyler and Kayla whom he dearly loved and cherished. Survived by his sister Margaret (Peggie) Tennant (Jim) and several nieces and nephews. A comeand-go Tribute to Michael will be held on Sunday, January 12 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Masonic Community Center, 311 Van Buren Street in Kemptville.

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April 1st, 1951 - January 4th, 2014 Robert passed peacefully away at his home surrounded by his wife Sherrie Denise and his family. He will be missed by his sons Jude, Boon and Vanburen and his daughters Shaelah and Galena Riddell and his grandchildren Jacob, Leana, Avah and Phoenix. He is survived by his brothers Paul (Sharon), Dave (Nancy) and John (Donna) Riddell. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W. Perth on Sunday, January 12th, 2014 from 2:00 P.M. until service in the Chapel at 3:30 P.M. In remembrance, contributions to the Salvation Army would be appreciated. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

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LACELLE, Christine (Giles) – In loving memory of my dear daughter who passed away January 12, 2008. Gone but not forgotten Always in my thoughts Love Dad (Elford)

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Arndt Kenneth Monroe Arndt

Peacefully in hospital in Perth on Wednesday, January 1st, 2014 Kenneth Arndt of McDonald’s Corners at the age of 74 years. Loved husband of Shirley (Whyte) Arndt. Dear father of Robert of Calgary, AB and Allan (Nancy) of B.C. Special step dad to Brenda (Andy) Steirmen and Sandra (Richard) and Lavallee, their families of 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Predeceased by his step son Barry Barr. He will be remembered by all his family, friends and neighbours. A service to remember Ken was held St. Andrew’s United Church, Lanark on Wednesday, January 8th, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. Interment will be held in St. Andrew’s Cemetery, Watson’s Corners at a later date. In remembrance, contributions to the Ottawa Heart Institute would be appreciated. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

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BUCHHOLZ Hans Siegfried It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Hans Siegfried Buchholz, in his 79th year. Hans passed peacefully on December 15th, 2013, with his wife Renna (nee Brousseau), son Christopher and daughter-in-law Sarah by his side. Loving Opa to Garrett and Liam. He leaves his sister Edith Linse, nephews Gerhard (Mary), Klaus (Heather) and niece Christine; sister-in-laws Marlene (Harold), Susan (Gilles), brother-inlaws Paul (Vali), Richard (Diana) Gerry (Heather) and many, many nieces and nephews. Hans was greatly loved by family and friends. He was a well respected business man in Ottawa, the Ottawa valley, Brockville and surrounding area (Snap On Tools, Candle Creations, Carleton Insulating, Work World and Radford’s Outfitters) for more than Fifty years. Many thanks to all his Specialists, Doctors and nurses at the Ottawa General Hospital. Friends are invited to join the family for a celebration of his life at the Westboro Masonic Temple, 430 Churchill Avenue at the corner of Byron Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario on January 12th, 2014 from 3pm to 5pm. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the LeukemiaLymphoma Society in Hans’ memory or a charity of your choice. CARD OF THANKS

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Thank you from Annie Norton and Family to all the special organizations; Smile Program, March of Dimes, CPHC and the PSW support, CCAC, the Canadian Red Cross, and Bayshore Home Health, for all their help and support providing care to Carl Norton over the years. A special thank you to Claire Larabie, Bev and Crystal as well as Carolyn Rooney and NorDun. Heartfelt thanks to all those who made phone calls, sent cards and condolences, in particular, Gord Weatherall and Martin Hall for their faithful weekly visits with Carl. The family is truly appreciative for all the kind thoughts and prayers.

In loving memory of Deanne Dowdall, who left us on January 10, 2013 Every time that I smile, Every time that I sigh, I think of your face, And a tear escapes my eye. You were my world, My inspiration and my heart, But when you left me, I thought I would fall apart. You were my best friend, My one true ‘confidante’, And that’s not all you were, You were also my mom. I didn’t want to live without you, But you would have wanted me to, And if there’s anyone I want to make happy, That anyone is you I would have given anything to have you back, But I know now that it was meant to be, For you are still watching from up there, And I know you’re watching me. I’ll make you proud mom, I’m going to fulfill your wish, You’re going to see me and smile, That’s a daughter’s promise. Love you always Jo-Anne, Kevin, Bailey, Cooper and (Penny)

GRIFFITH, Soni – January 7, 2013. A precious wife, mother and daughter-in-law who is dearly missed every day. Though your smile is gone forever, And your hand we cannot touch, Still we have so many memories, Of the one we loved so much. Your memory is our keepsake, With which we’ll never part, God has you in His keeping, We have you in our heart. With all our love Ernie, Charles, Kyle and David and mother-in-law Ruth

LABELLE, Anthony Mark (Tony) – March 4, 1964 – January 8, 2005. Father, Brother and Uncle. Tragically 9 years ago. No farewell words were spoken No time to say goodbye, You were gone before we knew it, And only God knows why. In life we loved you dearly In death we do the same, Our lives go on without you But nothing is the same, We have to hide our heartache When someone speaks your name. Sad are the hearts that loved you, Silent tears still fall Living our lives without you Is the hardest part of all. Lovingly remembered, and we miss your smile Tony! Mark and Hilda, Angela and Don, Tara, Kim and Cliff, Alex, Hunter

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LACELLE, Christine – In loving memory of a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt, Chris, who passed away January 12, 2008. We are sending a dove to heaven With a parcel on its wings Be careful when you open it It’s full of beautiful things, Inside are a million kisses, Wrapped in a million hugs, To say how much we miss you And send you all our love. Until we meet again Forever loved and missed Tracy, Jamie and Adam XO

CLARK, Jim - In loving memory of a dear son, husband, father, grandfather and brother, who passed away December 30, 2012. You did so many things for us, Your heart was kind and true, And when we needed someone We could always count on you. The special years will not return When we were all together. But with love within our hearts You will walk with us forever. Lovingly remembered by Mom and Arnold and all your family

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Passed away suddenly in Kingston on T h u r s d a y December 19, 2013. Troy Jackson, beloved father of Tyler and Harley. Dear son of Wayne and Darlene. Dear brother of Trina (Terry) and Uncle to Evan. Troy will be fondly remembered by many aunts, uncles and cousins. In keeping with the family’s wishes cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations to the Robert Land Academy in care of 2900 Sandhill Road, Seeley’s Bay, Ontario K0H 2N0 or The Heart and Stroke Foundation 5-720 Progress Ave Kingston, Ontario K7M 4W9 in Troy’s memory would be appreciated by the family. In care of Simpler Times Cremation Service Ltd. 613-389-7223 / 613-382-3683. On-line condolences www.simplertimes.org

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The family of Nelson Brandon would like to express our thanks to our family, friends and neighbours for their great support, prayers, cards, flowers, donations and gifts of food at the time of our loss. We were overwhelmed. Carol, Beth, David and Susan

Susan Whitteker (nee Bygrove) November 4, 1956 – December 29, 2012 I was lucky to have had you as my wife and best friend for 34 years Sadly missed but never forgotten Love and memories last forever Rick

“WE REMEMBER” Just inside the main entrance of the C.R. Gamble Funeral Home is a book of remembrance. Each day we turn a page in the book. The names of those we have served are inscribed on that date along with the year in which they passed away. It is our way of honouring and remembering a life that was lived. It is also our way of

January 9th 1975 - Metcalfe, Jessie Bowes 1995 - Carry, Minnie Bell 2011 - McKay, James William Leonard 2013 - Paquette, Joseph Raymond ‘Joey’ January 10th 1981 - Stewart, Charlotte Ann 1996 - Gamble, Dr. Donald M. 1997 - Catt, André Donald 1999 - McKay, Pearl Elizabeth 2003 - Cole, Brian James Delbert 2003 - Hourigan, John Dennis 2008 - Julian, Rita Marguerite January 11th 1977 - Watson, William 1985 - West, Patricia Mary 1995 - Jeeves, Isabella Howard 1996 - Middleton, Pamela R. 1997 - Stewart, Jean McLaren 2005 - Lowe, Beryl Primrose 2011 - Virgin, Nathan Howard 2011 - Munro, Howard John 2011 - Tatton, William Grace 2012 - Whiteside, Scott John 2012 - McPhail, Michael Robert January 12th 1982 - Gilmour, Hannah 1987 - Drynan, Myrtlena Maryanna 1997 - Barratt, Elva Gertrude 1999 - Leys, Maj. James Farquharson - O. of C.

DELISLE, Donald R. – In loving memory of my special man. Who passed away on my birthday January 11, 2013. Our home is lonely without you. Your pictures are out and your name always spoken. Your friend Mark talks often of your fishing trip and our pontoon boat outings. You will never be forgotten. Thanks to my family, friends and co-workers over the past year. I know you are with your family up there. I wouldn’t change the last 20 years and you have your pain no more. See you in my dreams. So keep a chair for me. Till we meet again. Love and miss you, Faye Moore

JANUARY saying “thank you” to the many families who have shown confidence in us since we came to Almonte in 1973. Some families are unable to visit this book on the anniversary of the death of those they love. For this reason we are proud to publish these names weekly as our way of saying…“We Remember”.

2004 - Fulton, Howard Alexander 2008 - Lacelle, Christine Elizabeth ‘Chris’ January 13th 1977 - Watson, Catherine 1981 - Watson, Iva Ena 1998 - Hansel, Bernd 1998 - Dick, Lillian 2000 - Bradley, Ruth Robena January 14th 1988 - Byrne, Beatrice Monica 1990 - Silk, James William 2001 - Grace, Ruth Eloise 2010 - Barron, Louise Irene January 15th 1976 - Gallagher, Marilyn Dianne 1983 - Hambleton, Everett William Gordon 1983 - Barker, Lillian Grace 1986 - Craig, Melvena Christina Adeline 1987 - Ireton, John Eldon Cecil 1987 - Cavanagh, Winnifred Elizabeth 1991 - Hayward, Russell Mathew 1996 - Paterson, Luella A. 1997 - Kozikowski, Paul P. 1998 - Paterson, Delmer George Stewart 2002 - Barker, Robert James ‘Bob’ 2003 - Goldthorpe, Maud Elizabeth 2007 - Balik, Anna 2011 - McGrath, Thomas John Harvey

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SEWARD – In loving memory of my husband Derrel Seward who passed away January 10, 2013. My heart still aches in sadness, My silent tears still flow, For what it meant to lose you Derrel, No one will ever know. Sandra --------Loving memory of a great stepdad. Our family circle has been broken, a link from our chain, but never forgotten. Love always Cindy, Tina, Lisa and Kim

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HANNAFORD, Bev In loving memory of my dear wife who passed away January 6, 2007. In a quiet country graveyard, Where the gentle breezes blow, Lies the one I loved so dearly And lost seven years ago. Always remembered and forever loved Stu

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FOR RENT Perth- 1 bedroom apartment, $620/month, in modern, well maintained, centrally located building. Security/intercom system, modern, professionally maintained, laundry facilities. Parking included. Plus hydro. (613)298-2983. Perth, 2 bedroom apartment in clean, quiet, adult building. 10 Craig St. Fridge, stove, parking and laundry facilities. $820/month + utilities. Available February 1. Phone 613-283-5996.

Merrickville. 1 bedroom apartment available immediately, in town across from canal and park. $700 plus hydro. Apply at Main Street Restaurant, 112 Main Street West, Merrckville. Merrickville, 1 bedroom spacious, luxury apartment, newly renovated, 10’ ceilings, hydro massage soaker tub in large bathroom with separate standup shower, real slate and hardwood floors, 5 stainless steel appliances. Heat, hydro, storage and parking included. No smoking. No pets. Available February 1. $1,100/month. Leave a message 613-720-4328.

Smiths Falls- 1 bedroom apt. Behind Food Basic’s, near schools. Fridge, stove, no pets. $650/plus. Available immediately. 613-284-4603, e-mail LHammell@sympatico.ca Smiths Falls. Bachelor apartment, available May 1, no pets, no smoking, single female preferred. Call Graham 613-283-0865. Smiths Falls- Carssridge Apartment, 1 bedroom, $920/month, available immediately. Heat, hydro, cable included. Please call 613-283-9650.

Perth, 2 bedroom apartment in quiet security building. Well looked after. Fridge, stove, parking, balcony. Laundry in building. $795/month plus hydro. Smiths Falls. Nice 2 bedroom upstairs apartment. No dogs. (613)349-9377. Fridge, stove, back yard, Perth, 2 bedroom ground parking, non-smoking, no floor apartment, $750 plus pets, first and last. $755 hydro. 613-267-4831. plus hydro. 613-802-1678 please leave message. Perth. 2 bedroom upstairs apartment, available February 1, $640/month plus REAL ESTATE heat and hydro. 613-273-5536. Perth, condo in the popular Carolina Court, 2 bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths with Premier walk-in tub, second floor corner unit in secure adult building with elevator. Central air and 6 appliances included in unit. Can be rented furnished or unfurnished. $1,500/month plus gas and hydro. 613-285-4510. Perth, large, bright 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Close to stores and other amenities. Laundry, storage locker and parking available. Ample kitchen cabinets and closet space. Private balcony. Fridge and stove provided. Please call 613-264-0002.

Room- Located in the heart of Perth near the Perth Pool. Walking distance to Algonquin College and all essential services. Room and house privileges available in a 4 bedroom house shared with other tenants. House has full basement with newly renovated bathroom. Washer and dryer available in basement. House is completed with yard, deck, and shed. Available January 1st, 2014. $550/month Utilities Included (Water, Heat, Air Conditioner, Hydro). No Pets. No smoking in house. Contact: Kemptville area. Bachelor 613-264-8565 After 7 p.m. apartment. Very spacious. Apartments, Fridge, stove, parking. Pri- Shamrock vate entrance. $635 heat Perth, 2 bedroom apartand hydro included. First ment, $860/month inand last required. No cludes heat and hydro. January 1. dogs. Available immediate- Available ly. 613-258-4219, 613-264-8380. 613-258-2607. Shared accommodations, female preferred, sunny Kemptville- brand new, 2 upper floor in beautiful bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms country home, near Frankcontemporary condo ter- town. Includes private livrace home in desirable ing area, balcony and neighbourhood. 1138 bedroom, $550 inclusive. sq.ft. many upgrades. 613-284-9832. Close to hospital, schools, hiking tails and shopping. Smiths Falls. 1 bedroom Condo fees, water and apartment, includes fridge parking spot are included. and stove, available immeGas and hydro extra. diately, $630/month. First $1,300/mth. Call Mike and last months rent re613-325-0754. quired. 613-284-1113. Lanark, large 2 bedroom apartment, $575/month. Fridge and stove included. References. Call 613-259-3201 leave message.

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FOR RENT

Gravel Pit, Class A Licence and hunter/fisherman’s dream, $425,000 negotiable. Total property approximately 290 acres comprised of gravel pit and lake frontage. Location Arden, Ontario. Approximately 8 km to Hwy 7 on Clark Road. Total licenced pit area approx 105 acres. Clean sand and river stone. No annual extraction limit. Site plan filed with MNR, MTO quality gravel, gravel analysis on request. Private access to Kellar Lake, includes 3,400’ of shoreline. Contact gclark2798@gmail.com

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STORAGE Smiths Falls

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Indoor storage of all sizes Outdoor storage also available 613-285-5507 Smiths Falls 613-264-0213 Perth

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Black Pug puppies, ready to go January 25, vet checked, dewormed, first shots. $500. Call Chantal 613-284-9367.

FOR RENT

Ticketing Agent For:

Feb. 4, Mar. 4 - Portland, Smiths Falls Jan. 22, Feb. 19, Mar. 19 - Perth, Smiths Falls

—HOLIDAY TOURS— PHOENIX ARIZONA–Feb. 9-25 - includes air, full kitchens, city tour, 16 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 12 dinners, all admissions, transfers, taxes. Limited space.

CASINO RAMA GETAWAY – May 5-6, Call for brochure. Visit our website: www.echotoursandtravel.com Applicable taxes not included 9 Chambers St., Smiths Falls K7A 2Y2

284–2003 or 1-800-667-0210

Classifieds get results. EMC Classifieds 283-3182 Toll Free 1-888-967-3237 • 1-888-WORD ADS

REAL ESTATE

LOST & FOUND

HELP WANTED

Lost, $500 Reward- For information leading to find my lost dog, Shepherd mix, went missing early November -North Frontenac/Lavant Twp area. Please call 613-479-2389 with any information.

Help in cleaning horse barn stalls, about 2 or 3 hours/day, two or three days per week, near Almonte and Carleton Place 613-256-4252.

“Pines” Bargain- Private Sale. Three bedroom bungalow, exceptionally maintained, updates, family kitchen, fireplaces, gas, new bathroom. Low heating costs. Reduced to sell. $236,000.00. Call Charlie 613-285-6989. VACATION/COTTAGES

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St. Simon’s Island, Georgia. Perfect location: golf, beach. Fully equipped, Alcoholics Anonymous large 2 bedroom home, (613)284-2696. available February and March 2014. Are you concerned about $1,600/month. Call someone’s drinking? 613-267-1625. There is help available for you in AL-ANON/Alateen. Call 613-284-6100, HELP WANTED 257-3138, 272-3105, 203-3713, 826-2566, Busy Handyman Service 283-5038. looking for operators and shovelers. Part-time or Overeaters Anonymous could lead to full-time help immediately for snow re613-264-5158 moval. Call 613-267-5460.

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Call 613-720-9860 or 613-823-1694 0425.CLR430551

Pizza driver with own car and kitchen help, parttime/full-time apply at Milano Pizza, 14 Main St East, Smiths Falls. Info: 613-769-5420.

Advertising serves by informing.

HELP WANTED Production Artist -A career opportunity –we’re looking for an experienced production artist to become a Nunatsiaq News layout artist in a stable and successful group of companies. Our companies publish Nunatsiaq News, serving 40 communities across the Arctic in print and on the web, and operate Ayaya Marketing and Communications, a prominent northern advertising agency. This position is in Ottawa. Experience in newspaper and advertising layout experience a must. Experience preparing financial quotations for newspaper and web advertisers an asset. Competitive compensation, benefits, flexible hours and profit-sharing. Our websites are at www.nunatsiaqonline.ca and www.ayaya.ca. Send resume to David Roberts, davidr@nortext.com.

Willows Agriservices located in Delta ON, is seeking a full time Feed Mill Production Assistant The responsibilities consist of assisting in all manufacturing operations including feed production and bagging, general maintenance, tractor duties and accepting deliveries. Must be physically fit. Please send resumes to

jenn@willowsagriservices.ca

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Truck/Trailer Mechanic We require a Truck/Trailer Mechanic for an immediate full time position.

1&2 bedroom apartments

Seniors’ Discounts

Immediate Job Opening. Full-time Linking Hands Project Coordinator- 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.) Duties include: Overseeing the activities of the Linking Hands Project, providing administrative and project support. Deadline for applications: January 9, 2014. Phone 613-989-3830 Fax 613-989-3830, house.lazarus@gmail.com

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WAR HORSE – Jan. 25, Ottawa - 4 seats .....................................................$122.00 OTTAWA SHOPPING – Feb.26 – Bayshore or Carlingwood .............................. $17.00 THE LEGENDARY PATSY CLINE Apr. 25, Stirling - Includes lunch ................ $95.00 GOODNIGHT & MAY GOD BLESS Apr. 30, Stirling - Includes lunch .............. $89.00 KINGSTON SHOPPING May 7 ................................................................ $17.00 RIDEAU CARLETON CASINO $10 Slot Play.............................................. $12.83

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Benefits provided. Salary to be based on experience and certification.

REWARD “Tex” – Missing since December 11, Smiths Falls area. Male neutered brindled boxer with dark stripes. Needs medication for heart condition which can be fatal if not received for more than 10 days. 85 lbs., gentle, friendly, loves kids, other animals. Deeply missed by his family. If found or seen please call (H) 613-284-0958 or (C) 613-857-3464

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Applicants please apply in person, fax or email at the address provided.

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Tibbs Transport Inc. 6 Industrial Rd., Kemptville, ON Phone 613-258-4570 Fax 613-258-5391 Email: info@tibbstransport.com www.tibbstransport.com

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED Server wanted to start immediately in established British restaurant in Merrickville. Must be a team player and have Smartserve. Call 613-269-2976 or email gadshillplace@bellnet.ca

Looking for Work? WE WANT TO HELP!

Stock Clerk (Part-Time) Receive and stock merchandise and inventory at the location. Will assist customers with carry in and carry out of merchandise. Clean the store at opening and closing. Team player with excellent customer service skills. Must be able to multi-task. Earn $500/weekly. Resumes to customershopperevaluator@live.com

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HELP WANTED

on the web: cesperth.ca

EDUCATION & TRAINING

WORK WANTED

Well established full time space available. Reasonable rates. Safe neighbourhood within 2 kms of Smiths Falls hospital. References. Lucie 613-284-0493.

WORK WANTED “A1� Handyman with halfton truck. Roof snow removal, dump hauling, wood splitting, tree removal, carpentry, siding, painting, roofing, general maintenance. Call Kevin 613-253-4764. Certified Mason. 12 years experience. Chimney repair, restoration, parging, repointing. Brick, block and stone. Small/big job specialist. Free estimates. 613-250-0290.

HELP WANTED

Free pick-up of old appliances, furnaces, A/Cs, car batteries, electronics, other scrap metal. Scott in Carleton Place 613-240-0374.

NEXT CLASS STARTS ON JANUARY 13, 2014 AIR BRAKE CERTIFICATION COURSE JANUARY 16-17, 2014

TRUCK TRAINING ACADEMY

10-12 Maple Avenue, Smiths Falls ON K7A 1Z5 For course information please call 1-866-529-1113 or 613-742-7499

Housecleaning Services

$ CALL TO DISCUSS FUNDING OPTIONS $

with handyman service perks also available. Bondable. Clean Record. Satisfaction Guaranteed

M&K Renovations looking for jobs: Siding, decking, fencing, drywall, painting, laminated floors, windows, doors. Call Mike for quote, 613-259-2446, 613-464-2622.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

“THERE ARE GREAT JOBS IN THE TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY�

Handyman Maintenance. Roof to paint or yard. Call Dave, 30 years experience. 613-300-9560, 613-264-2712.

Steve 613-285-4243

EDUCATION & TRAINING

WORK WANTED

CLEANING / JANITORIAL House Cleaning Service Sparkle & Shine

Professional & Reliable Movers- 2 Men & 17’ Cube $95/hr, 2 Men & 16’ Refrigerated Cube Van $95 hr + Fuel Surcharge, 3 Men & 25’ Moving Van $125/hr. Call to Book your Move 613-284-8281.

HELP WANTED

Toll Free

Professional, dependable, customer613-295-3663 oriented. Bi/Weekly. Tailored to your needs. Kemptville area. For a free consultation/estimate. 613-295-3663

HELP WANTED

1-888-967-3237 1-888-WORD ADS HELP WANTED

Voortman Cookies

Monday to Friday: 8:30 am to / ednesdays: 10 am to 4 pm

WORK WANTED

Must have Retail Sales Experience and a genuine love for the automobile. We ask that our reps can make a deal on their own so computer skills and knowledge of financing would be an asset.

The Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital is a progressive two site facility serving a catchment area of 44,000 residents of Perth, Smiths Falls and surrounding area. We are a fully accredited Hospital delivering a broad range of primary and secondary services. Come and be part of a team where you are encouraged to develop both personally and professionally within a dynamic facility.

Eastern Ontario’s Largest Indoor Flea Market 150 booths Open Every Sunday All Year 8am-4pm Hwy. #31 – 2 kms north of 401

Mchaffies Flea Market

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

DRIVERS REQUIRED

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The incumbent will provide key inuence in the development of departmental goals and objectives. S/he will plan, implement, manage and monitor all aspects of departmental ďŹ nancial, human, equipment, information system (PACS and Meditech RIS) and plant resources across two sites. S/he will maximize efďŹ ciency, effectiveness, quality and safety of operations across 5 imaging modalities performing approx. 50,000 exams annually and a range of cardiopulmonary services, including associated clerical support functions. S/he will effectively represent Diagnostic Imaging or management internally, as well as serve as a Hospital representative externally, creating and maintaining positive interdepartmental and interorganizational relationships that serve to enhance operations and patient care.

Access Taxi requires Full and Part-Time drivers for Perth and Smiths Falls

Community & Primary Health Care (CPHC), a non-profit charitable community and health service provider invites all applicaĆ&#x;ons for a part-Ć&#x;me Health Promoter.

HEALTH PROMOTER PART-TIME JOB SUMMARY: ReporĆ&#x;ng to PaĆŤ Lennox, Supervisor, Caregiver support, you provide professional support to the Stroke Support groups in Brockville and Perth, outreach to health care providers, and liaise with community resources and organizaĆ&#x;ons.

QUALIFICATIONS: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/MUST HAVE: This position requires an individual who is currently registered with the College of Medical Radiation Technologists of Ontario and has at least ďŹ ve (5) years experience performing a variety of medical imaging procedures in one or more modalities. Ideally you will have at least one (1) year of experience as a Supervisor in a hospital-based Diagnostic Imaging department and may also possess formal Management training and/or a degree in Medical Imaging. Proven leadership, strong interpersonal and communication skills will be necessary for success in this role. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills will also assist you in the ability to perform this role with minimal supervision. The successful candidate will also have demonstrated knowledge of PACS and RIS system infrastucture and experience with system maintenance.

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: Qualified candidate should possess: - Diploma or degree in health related field - EducaĆ&#x;on and experience in management - Extensive experience in group facilitaĆ&#x;on - Knowledge of stroke and related issues - Experience in working with community partners; knowledge of available community resources; experience working with volunteers - Excellent presentaĆ&#x;on, communicaĆ&#x;on and interpersonal skills - Strong computer, keyboard, data entry skills required - Valid Driver’s License and the ability to travel within program catchment area.

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QualiďŹ ed applicants are invited to send a resume and letter of application by Friday, January 24, 2014 at 4 P.M.

We appreciate your interest, however only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

First and Foremost you will need an easy way with people and ties to the Kemptville area. Most of your business here will be from people you network or have referred.

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Reporting to the Vice President of Clinical Services, the Manager of Diagnostic Imaging & Cardio-Pulmonary Services is accountable for overall efďŹ cient and effective departmental planning, direction, control, coordination and evaluation.

The Human Resources Department Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital 60 Cornelia Street West Smiths Falls, Ontario K7A 2H9 Email tgray@psfdh.on.ca Fax (613) 283-0520 Telephone (613) 283-2330 Ext. 1132 Website www.psfdh.on.ca

GARAGE SALE/ FLEA MARKET

GARAGE SALE/ FLEA MARKET

Apply in confidence to Keith Bean, General Manager at 613-282-1140 or kbean@myers.ca

MANAGER OF DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING & CARDIO-PULMONARY SERVICES

has an opening for an independent route sales person based in the Ottawa West area (including Carleton Place and Perth) Candidates must be energetic and driven to grow sales in this established, protected territory. Investment is required. Please submit resume to mycareer@ voortman.com

Commission position with Guaranteed Earnings. Company vehicle and benefits available. Let’s kick off the New Year! CL421042

Your Provider, Leader and Partner in Health Care

T.L.C.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS No job too small! Free estimates • Home Renovations • Plumbing Repairs • Painting/cleanup • Concrete work Doug Morley 257-7177

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Professional Automotive Sales and Leasing Representative Required

Funded by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, and in part by the Government of Canada.

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EMC Classifieds

283-3182

40 Sunset Boulevard Suite 102 Perth, Ontario, K7H 2Y4 Phone: 613-267-1381 Fax: 613-267-1806

Community Employment Services

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HELP WANTED

If you would like to discuss further, please contact Ruth Kitson. Job descripĆ&#x;on available upon request. CompensaĆ&#x;on commensurate with experience. Please submit your applicaĆ&#x;on and resume in confidence by January 15th 2014 to the aĆŠenĆ&#x;on of Hannah Cody, Project/AdministraĆ&#x;ve Assistant: 2235 Parkedale Ave. Fax: 613-342-7925 Brockville, Ontario K6V 6B2 E-mail: hcody@cphcare.ca or rkitson@cphcare.ca We thank all applicants for their expressed interest; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. THE EMC - 24 - Thursday, January 9, 2014

Should be familiar with streets and surrounding roads. Top of the industry remuneration paid. Excellent supplemental income for semi-retired and retired persons. Please call Brett

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at 613-283-5555.

AUTO PARTS CONSULTANT Riverside Ford is looking for a full time Auto Parts Consultant. The ideal candidate will be an energetic, organized, team-oriented individual who can multi-task in a fast paced environment. Responsibilities include answering phones, assisting customers and helping maintain a proper workow within our shop. - Some lifting is required - Organizational skills are necessary - Prior parts experience is necessary - Computer experience (ADP) is an asset Apply to: parts@riversideford.ca

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CAREER DEVELOPMENT

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

WORK WANTED

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Roger’s Affordable Handyman Service. Reasonable rates. Indoor/outdoor painting. Call (613)267-1183.

Economic Development Coordinator (6 month contract)

The Lanark County Housing Corporation (LCHC) in Smiths Falls is seeking a high energy, dynamic, professional to fill the following regular full-time opportunity.

Teri Devine, Economic Development Officer Municipality of North Grenville 285 County Rd. 44, Box 130, Kemptville ON K0G 1J0 Telephone: 613-258-9569 x 115 Fax: 613-258-9620 e-mail: tdevine@northgrenville.on.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act will only be used for candidate selection.

Part Time & Casual Personal Support Workers Required for Seniors’ Assisted Living Program in Almonte and Carleton Place

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The Assisted Living Program supports seniors to live safe and independent lives at home. Required qualifications include a recognized Ontario Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate, experience working with seniors, valid drivers’ license with access to a vehicle and an acceptable Police Record Check. Starting Hourly Rate: $18.17 along with reasonable mileage compensation. Forward resumes to: Patti Fee, Director Corporate Services Mills Community Support Corporation 67 Industrial Drive, P.O. Box 610 Almonte, Ontario, K0A 1A0 Tel: (613) 256-1031 ext 21 Fax: (613) 256-1185 Email: pfee@themills.on.ca We are sorry, only those selected for an interview will be contacted Mills Community Support is an equal opportunity employer

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Street Kia is looking for a sales consultant. Applicant must have a valid driver’s license; possess good working habits with a desire to establish a career in sales. Successful applicants must possess the following qualities: UÊ*ÀiÛ ÕÃÊÃ> iÃÊiÝ«iÀ i ViÊÜ Õ `ÊLiÊ> Ê>ÃÃiÌ UÊ7 } iÃÃÊÌ ÊÜ À Ê >À`Ê> `Ê>V iÛiÊ} > à UÊ*Õ VÌÕ> Ê> `ÊÀi >L i UÊ vwV i ÌÊ> `Ê`i` V>Ìi`Ê`i i> À UÊ-i vÊ-Ì>ÀÌiÀÊ> `Ê"ÕÌ} }Ê ÌÌ ÌÕ`i UÊ*À Vi`ÕÀiÊ> `Ê« VÞÊ"À i Ìi` ÊUÊ vviVÌ ÛiÊ ÕÃÌ iÀÊ-iÀÛ ViÊ- à UÊÊ6i V iÊ*À `ÕVÌÊ Ü i`}iÊ ÃÊ> Ê>ÃÃiÌÊLÕÌÊ manufacture training will be provided UÊ iÊÃi v Ì Û>Ìi` UÊÊ L ÌÞÊÌ ÊÜ À Ê `i«i `i Ì ÞÊ> `Ê>ÃÊ«>ÀÌÊ vÊ>Ê team 7iÊ«À Û `iÊ> ÊiÝVi i ÌÊ«>ÞÊ> `ÊLi iwÌÃÊ «À }À> ÊÜ Ì Ê } }ÊÌÀ> }Ê> `ÊÃÕ«« ÀÌ° Applications Attention to: Rob Street Ì iÀÊ Ê«iÀà ]ÊLÞÊv>Ý\ÊȣΰÓn{°ÓäxÇÊ ÀÊÛ >Ê i > Ê>ÌÊsmithsfallskia@cogeco.net All applications will be accepted in confidence.

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Almonte Antique Market, 26 Mill St. in historic downtown Almonte. 613-256-1511. 36 vendors. Open daily 10-5.

START A NEW PATH TO SUCCESS We Offer: A Wide Range of Funding Options Career Placement Assistance Willis College Exclusive Career Fairs Co-op Placements Available

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In partnership with the community, Mills Community Support Corporation: promotes and actively engages as a partner in the development of a healthy community which includes and supports the well-being of people of all ages and abilities.

MANDATE: This position requires a person who is committed to the Vision, Mission and Values of LCHC. Reporting to the Tenant Services Coordinator, the incumbent will work in collaboration with the LCHC Director and Maintenance and Asset Services staff and community partner agencies to support individual tenancies and to develop healthy and safe communities. The TCEW ensures the ongoing support of tenancies through direct intervention and by engaging other resources and service providers in the community. The TCEW uses community development models to work with the communities to develop healthy and safe communities. For further details including qualifications and application deadline, visit our website at: www.lanarkcounty.ca If you meet the position qualifications as found on our website, we look forward to receiving your résumé.

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THAT’S WHERE WILLIS COLLEGE COMES IN!

TENANT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WORKER (TCEW) (Posting #LHC2014-001)

Your resume with references must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m. Wed. Jan 15, 2014 to:

READY FOR A NEW CAREER?

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A complete job description is available on our website at http://www.northgrenville.ca/employment.cfm and information regarding salary is available upon request.

Send A Load to the dump, cheap. Clean up clutter, garage sale leftovers or leaf and yard waste. 613-256-4613.

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The Municipality of North Grenville is accepting applications from interested and qualified candidates for an Economic Development Coordinator. The position is contract based for a period of six months, with the opportunity for renewal.

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WILLISCOLLEGE.COM PARK IT! Leave your car at home for a day, week or a month! Try walking or biking. If work is too far away to walk carpool.

A growing community of 57,000, Lanark County is the diamond of Eastern Ontario. Picture perfectly located where the Canadian Shield, with countless lakes and rivers, meets the beautiful farmland of the Ottawa Valley. Just forty five minutes from downtown Ottawa, Lanark County is growing progressively while proudly embracing its heritage. Director of Public Works MANDATE: Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer you will provide strong strategic leadership to dedicated employees and senior staff. You are responsible for leading the road engineering and operations of the Public Works Department. You will provide sound professional advice, timely, responsive, effective and efficient implementation of Council’s directives, policies and programs with a maintained focus on service improvement. You bring a portfolio of success in developing and prioritizing capital infrastructure plans and strategies, and will continue to build on a strong foundation that supports Lanark County’s mandate. Along with exceptional leadership skills you will possess exceptional judgment and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working partnerships with key stakeholders including council, staff and the community. Explore this rewarding opportunity and learn more about the requirements for this position, including application deadline, by visiting employment opportunities on our website at: www.lanarkcounty.ca

FAX YOUR AD 283-5909

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LET IT ROT!

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

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Health & Wellness Manager Chartwell Van Horne Retirement Residence, SMITHS FALLS This full-time role is an exceptional opportunity for an energetic RN or RPN with 2 years of management experience in a retirement or long term care residence, to hire, train and supervise the resident care team. A self-motivated team leader with knowledge of relevant legislation, you will be responsible for the provision of quality care to residents and, in the GM’s absence, for the retirement residence. Excellent communication skills will enable you to liaise effectively with residents’ families, physicians and community health care agencies. Valid CNO registration, current First Aid and CPR certification, and strong organizational, assessment and computer skills are required. The successful candidate must provide a current criminal record check and vulnerable sector search. Please fax or e-mail your resume, in confidence, to Cindy Hunt, Director, Regional Operations, at 613-284-8290 or chunt@chartwell.com. To learn more, please visit www.chartwell.com. Thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Respect • Empathy • Service Excellence • Performance • Education • Commitment • Trust

Put a composter in your backyard or use your green bin to reduce household waste. Composting organics has two key benefits: it reduces the amount of waste going to landfills and when added to your garden, helps nourish soil and plants.

REGIONAL ROUND-UP Any community organization based in our circulation area wishing to list an event of community interest is invited to submit a description of 25 words or less in writing. Admissions or event costs, will not be included. Deadline is Monday at 4:30 p.m. prior to publication date. This service is provided free of charge. Events will be listed no more than two weeks in advance. Write, EMC, P.O. Box 158, Smiths Falls, Ont. K7A 4T1, or fax at 613-283-5909 or e-mail: jmichaelis@theemc.ca OR lgilligan@perfprint.ca. Items will be edited as necessary. Please include name, address and phone number.

AUCTIONS

AUCTIONS

AUCTIONS

REAL ESTATE TOOLS, GENERATOR & COLLECTIBLES AUCTION @ 30 Victoria Avenue, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 2P2 (Lampliter Convention Centre) on Saturday, January 18, 2014 @ 9 am (Property to be auctioned @ 11 am)

AUCTIONS

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For Paul & Leta Armstrong From Perth, take Scotch Line, to Otty Lake Side Rd., to Trillium Drive to 123 Poole Drive on Sat., Jan. 11/14 @ 10 am Troy bilt 45” snow blower w/ power steering (2 yr old, good). 17hp JD riding lawn mower (new). 4.5hp Simoniz pressure washer. 2 Troy Bilt leaf blowers – one 5 hp Honda on wheels & one portable. 14’ Zodiac inflatable boat w/ wood transom. 16’ Scott fiberglass canoe like new. Champion 4000kw generator. 10x5 gal. single axle trailer. Oak dining room. Oak dining table. Set of 6 pressback chairs. Large porch rocker. 2 Windsor side chairs. Chest of drawers /w 2 night stands, vanity chair to match. 7 pce iron patio set. Oak knee hole desk. 5 pce pine chesterfield set. Pine deacon bench. Area carpet. Old & newer signs – tin Purity Flour, 7up, Dr. Pepper signs, Salada tea push bar. Framer’s auger. Grind stone. Broad axe. Cast iron kettle. Qty of fishing tackle. Alum Vulcan ladder. 5 cord dry firewood. Lobster trap. Gas push lawn mower. Cant hook. Hall tree. Oak stools. Copper boiler. 2 bikes. Wood box. Ant. planes. Wagon wheel wine rack. Foosball game. 32” LG flat screen tv. Bar fridge. Pro form 110R exercise bike. Wheel barrel. Qty of hand & elect. tools. Golf clubs. 2 down riggers. Be on time, short auction. Dress warm, may be held outside. Everything in like new condition. Terms: Cash, Cheque, Debit, Visa, M/C – Catering

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For George and Donna Dowson of Morrisburg Saturday, January 11th at 9:30 a.m. To be held at our facility 15093, Cty. Rd. 18, East of Osnabruck Centre From Hwy. 401 take Ingleside Exit #770 Dickinson Dr., travel North approx. 1 1/2 km to Osnabruck Centre, turn East onto Cty. Rd. 18, travel 1/2 km. Watch for signs. Having Collected And Dealt In Quality Glassware & Collectibles For Approximately 40 Years, George and Donna Offer An Outstanding Assortment Including Over 60 Oil Lamps, A Lovely Selection Of Glass, China & Collectibles, Quality Antique Furnishings, And More Note: This is a very partial listing due to the holiday schedule of press. Plan to attend for this is a very clean auction with something for everyone. We are already booking Spring 2014 On Site Auctions. Call now for available dates. We are now accepting consignments for our annual Spring Equipment & Machinery Auction. The most successful Spring Auction is planned & booked in the Winter!!! Owner and auctioneer not responsible for loss or accident Terms: Cash or good cheque with proper I.D. Props: George and Donna Dowson Auction Conducted by: Peter Ross Auction Services Ltd. Ingleside ON 613-537-8862 See www.theauctionfever.com for pics., & full listing

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on the bus. Mills Seniors Services, Almonte, Music & Memories lunch program, Tuesday, January 21. Transportation and entertainment provided. Call Seniors Services 613-256-4700 or Jean Perry at 613-257-3296. Mills Seniors Services, Almonte, Social Supper, Monday, January 20, 6 p.m. at the Almonte Legion. Transportation and entertainment provided. Call Seniors Services 613-2564700 to reserve. Mills Seniors Services’ Home Support, General Diners Lunch at the Mills’ Office, 67 Industrial Drive. Tuesday, January 14. Transpor-

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Musical Evening, Clarence Bowes and tation and entertainment provided. Call 613friends, Thursday, January 9, 7:30 p.m. Country 256-4700. Mills Seniors Services’ Home Support, View Lodge, 4676 Dark’s Side Road. Info: 613Lunch out and shopping trip. Thursday, January 624-5714. Everyone welcome. 16. Call 613-256-4700 to reserve our seat on the bus. Pre-diabetes information session sponsored PERTH by Rideau Valley Diabetes Services, Jan 20 in the afternoon. Dr’s referral not required. To register/ Blood Donor Clinic, Civitan Club- Mon. info call 613-284-2558. Jan. 13, 1-7 p.m. Brain Injury- Moving on Group, meet at 1 Sherbrooke St., the second and last Wednesday of each month, 10 a.m.-noon. Info: Kathy (613)283-7795. Bridge, Perth Duplicate Bridge Club meets 50+ fitness, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10-11 7:00 p.m., Thursdays, January 16, 23, 30, at a.m. at Canoe Club. Info: 613-256-8339. Bible Study Group topic “Discipleship and Perth Civitan Club. For partnership contact Bert Metaphors” Saturday, January 11, 9:45 a.m.- Picard 613-267-5305. Butterfly Fan Club, Meeting, Thursday, Jan10:45 a.m. Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 117 Victoria Street. Bibles/Study Guides provided. uary 16. Perth & District Breast Cancer Support Group. Info: Carleen 613-812-4474. Monthly Active discussions. Prayer requests welcomed. Carleton Place Orange Lodge meets 3rd meetings, 3rd Thursday. Carpet Bowling, Wednesday, January 15, Tuesday of the month at 195 Industrial Ave at 8 12:45 p.m Branch 244 Perth Upon Tay, Royal p.m. Info: Kevin 613-253-5547. Choral cantata “Appalachian Winter” Canadian Legion. Contact: 613-267-6872. Community Dinner at St James Anglican by Joseph Martin presented by Zion-Memorial United Church choir and friends, Sunday, Janu- Church, 12 Harvey St on Saturday, January 11, ary 12 in the church at 10:30 a.m., 37 Franklin 4:30-6:00 p.m. Everyone welcome. Community Dinner, Saturday, January 18 St. 613-253-4737. Diabetes information sessions sponsored by 4:30-6 p.m. at St Paul’s United Church, 25 Gore Rideau Valley Diabetes Services, Jan 14, 21 & 28 Street West. Everyone welcome. French Beginner Conversation. Wednesin the morning. Dr’s referral not required. To regdays 6-7:30 p.m. or Thursdays 1-2:30 p.m. at Mcister/info call 613-284-2558. Legion Breakfast, 177 George St, Saturday, Martin House. Begins January 15. Call Colleen January 11, 8-11 a.m. Everyone welcome. Info: 613-206-2866 to register. Perth Agricultural Society Annual General 613-257-1727. Seniors 50 & over, join the Sunset Club for Meeting, Tuesday, January 21, Perth Lions Hall. fun and games, trips, etc. Meeting at Legion, 1 Potluck dinner at 6:45, meeting at 7:30. Perth Historical Society, 200th Anniversary p.m. every Wednesday. Info: 257-8102. Urban Forest Advisory Committee meet- Celebration Preparations, January 16 meeting. ing. 7:30 p.m. Council Chambers Town Hall. Legion 26 Beckwith St E, 7:30 p.m. Info: 613264-0094. Jan. 16. Perth Old Tyme Fiddler’s Dance, Perth Legion Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. January 10. Info: (613)259-2569 or (613)283-8703. KEMPTVILLE Perth Tay Seniors. Card game. Lions Hall. January 22, lunch noon, cards 1 p.m. 613-267Baby Talk, Wednesday, January 15, 1:30-3 1422. p.m. Ontario Early Years Centre, breastfeeding Rideau Trail Association Hike, Friday evesupport available. ning, Sat. & Sun. Jan. 17-19. Winter End-to-End Kemptville and Area Walking Group, Snowshoe or Skiing. Weekend 2. 613-767-4858 Monday, January 13, Wednesday, January 15, Fri- to confirm participation/location. Friday leave 7 day, January 17, 9 a.m. Meet at the North Gren- p.m., Sat. leave 9 a.m., Sunday leave 8:30 a.m. ville Municipal Centre, contact Eva Francoeur Rideau Trail Association Snowshoe or 613-258-4487. Sponsor: Health Unit. Hike, Jan. 19. Foley Mountain Conservation Kemptville and Area Walking Group, Fri- Area Level 2. Meet 9:30 a.m. Conlon Farm. 613day, Jan. 10, 9:00 a.m. Meet at the North Gren- 267-6141. ville Municipal Centre. Contact Eva Francoeur Rideau Trail Association Snowshoe or 258-4487. Sponsor: Health Unit. Hike, Sunday, January 12, Murphys Point Park, level 1, moderate pace, 8-10 km, Meet at 9:30 a.m. at Conlon Farm. Leader: Sabine Jaekel 613267-5390, LANARK Riverview Seniors, Tuesday, January 14, meeting 1 pm followed by social, Perth Upon Fun and Fitness Wednesdays 9:30-10:30 Tay, Branch 244 Royal Canadian Legion. New am. St Andrew’s United Church. Info: Kara members always welcome. (613)259-2182. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Tuesdays 5 p.m. at Community Care. Info: Barbara 613-267-2040.

MERRICKVILLE Anouk & Pierre: “Songs by the Fireside” - A presentation of Merrickville’s Jazz Fest and The Baldachin Inn. January 18, 6-8 pm. See website for details www.merrickvillesjazzfest.com For reservations call 613-269-4223. Beginning Again Crafts. Lessons in Braided Mats, January 19; lessons in spinning on wheel or spindle (spindles to take home) January 26. Info: 613-269-4238. French Beginner Conversation. Saturdays 9-10:30 a.m. Begins January 11. Call Colleen 613-206-2866 to register.

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Marilyn 613-256-3130, Debbie 613-257-4111. Euchre- 4 hand, January 9, 7:30 pm. Sponsored by the Town & Country Tenants Assoc., 375 Country St. Light lunch. 613-256-4179. Mills Seniors Services, Almonte, Lunch and Shopping, Thursday, January 16. Call Seniors Services 613-256-4700 to reserve your seat

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4 Hand Euchre Friday, January 17, 7:30 PM, Pierces Corners Hall. Light lunch. All welcome. Info: 613-489-1684 4 hand euchre, Wednesday, January 15, 7:00 p.m. Montague Seniors Hall, Rosedale. Good prizes, good food. (613)284-1074. Annual Meeting- Lanark County Cattlemen’s Assoc. Drummond Township Hall, Drummond Centre. Jan. 21. 8 p.m. Guest speaker: Rick Hobbs. Calling all musicians! A Musician’s circle (musicians only) is held weekly, Thursday evenings, 7:00 p.m., ABC Hall in Bolingbroke (3166 PAKENHAM Bolingbroke Rd.). Come out to network with fellow entertainers. Contact Matthew Churchill Aerobic Classes, Mondays & Wednesdays, (613-273-9005). 10-11 a.m. at Stewart Community Centre. Info: 613-256-1077. See RURAL page 27

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Carrot and chocolate cupcakes a moist and sweet treat for special occasion Lifestyle – These moist cup• 1/2 cup (125 mL) unsalted cakes will be your new family butter, at room temperature favourite. • 1 cup (250 mL) icing sugar Preparation time: 30 minutes • 2/3 cup (150 mL) cocoa Baking time: 25 to 30 min- powder utes • 1/4 cup (50 mL) buttermilk Serves: Makes 12 cupcakes • 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla

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a.m. at Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Rd. Everyone welcome. Snow Road Snowmobile Club Chinese Auction, January 18, 7 p.m. at Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Rd. Everyone Calling all musicians! Musician’s circle is held weekly on welcome. Thursday evenings, 7 p.m. at the ABC Hall in Bolingbroke, Wellington Street Barbershop Quartet in concert, at 3166 Bolingbroke Rd). Contact Matthew Churchill 613-273- St John’s Church, Innisville, corner of Hwy 7 and Fergusson 9005. Falls Rd., Sunday, January 19, 2 p.m. Refreshments. Canadian Hearing Society, Hearing Health Care Clinic, 10-3, Tuesday, January 14, at Guthrie House, 10 Perth St., Elgin. Appointment 613-498-3933 (toll-free 1-866-498-3933). SMITHS FALLS C.A.R.E. Program for frail adults. (Mondays, Lanark, North Lanark Community Health Center) and (Fridays, Bariatric Support Group, first Thursday of month, 6:30CPHC Building, 15 Bates Dr.). (613)264-0307. Forfar euchre every Friday evening, 7:30 p.m. Forfar 8:30 p.m., at ‘The Link’, at 88 Cornelia St. W., #4A. Support and information regarding gastric by-pass surgery before and Community Hall. Light lunch. Everyone welcome. Friday Jan 10. Freebie Friday. 10-11 a.m. at Guthrie after. Info: (613)284-4608 or 1-877-383-2070. Bariatric Support Group, first Thursday of month, 6:30House, 10 Perth St, Elgin. Winter clothing and available produce. Cold weather tips. Courtesy of Elgin Community Gar- 8:30 p.m., at ‘The Link’, at 88 Cornelia St. W., #4A. Support deners. Everyone welcome. Info, Susan 613-359-1159 or visit and information regarding gastric by-pass surgery before and after. Info: (613)284-4608 or 1(877)383-2070. www.facebook.com/ElginTeamLeader Beat the January Blues with a Pancake Breakfast, SaturFun and Fitness Mondays 9:30-10:30, Middleville Comday, January 18, Masonic Hall, Russell St W. 8-11 a.m. Sponmunity Hall. Info: Kara (613)259-2182. Fun and Fitness Thursdays 9:30-10:30, Ferguson Falls sor: Eastern Star. Tickets at the door. Bingo, every Thursday evening, 7 p.m. Royal Canadian Hall. Info: Kara (613)259-2182. Fun and Fitness Thursdays 9:30-10:30, Middleville Hall. Legion Br 95. Info: 283-2690. Bridge Club every Monday night, Legion Br. 95, 7 Main Info: Kara (613)259-2182. Fun and Fitness Wednesdays Lower Mobility Class, 1:30- St. E., 7 p.m. Partnership Terry Fagan, (613)283-6393. Duplicate Bridge, Tuesday, January 14, Legion, starting 2:30 p.m., North Lanark Community Health Centre. Info: at 1 p.m. Partnership Janet Sparks 613-283-1957. Kara (613)259-2182. EA- Emotions Anonymous- 12-step organization workHilltop Jamboree, Sunday, January 12, McDonald’s Corners Agricultural Hall. Doors open noon. Supper 5 p.m. Mu- ing toward recovery from emotional difficulties (marriage, children, grief, etc). Meetings (every Tuesday)- January 14, 7 sic starts at 1 p.m. Kitley Elders Potluck lunch. January 16, 12 noon. An- p.m. Salvation Army Church (side door). (613)283-0960. French Beginner Conversation. Thursdays. 6-7:30 p.m. glican Church Hall, Newbliss. All welcome. 613-284-0307. Quilting & Sewing Club meets every Thursday, 10 a.m. Begins January 16. Call Colleen 613-206-2866 to register. Lawnbowling meeting SFLBC (whole board), WednesMontague & District Seniors Forget-Me-Not Club, 658 day, January 22, 9:30-11 a.m. A/J Black’s place. Contact Carol Rosedale Rd S. Call (613)283-8482, (613)283-6240. Ruby Tuesdays- information and support group for wom- 613-267-6872. Pre-diabetes information session sponsored by Rideau en. North Lanark Community Health Centre, every other Valley Diabetes Services, Jan 17 in the morning. Dr’s referral Tuesday, 1:00-3:00. Info: Sherry (613)259-2182. Shopping bus trip. Every 2nd Tuesday of the month (Jan. not required. To register/info call 613-284-2558. Vine Rhymes, Smiths Falls songwriters, poets and story 14). Leaving Portland Community Hall, 9 a.m. Info./location tellers, meet monthly for encouragement and support. Come 613-272-2676. Snow Road Snowmobile Club Breakfast, January 11, 8-11 share your gift. Info: Helen (613)284-2243. From page 26

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Almonte couple welcomes first baby of 2014 Jan. 2 By KELLY KENT kkent@perfprint.ca

Community – So far, Almonte’s New Year’s baby is living up to his name. Little Fredrick Alexander Louis was the very first baby to be born at the Almonte General Hospital in the 2014 year, and his dad, Naji Louis, says he can already tell that he and his wife, Cindy Spidell, chose a fitting name. “Actually, his name (Fredrick) means ‘peaceful ruler,’” Naji said, “and he’s really been gentle and good so far.” Though he was originally pegged to be due later in the month, Fredrick arrived at 8:26 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2 by a scheduled Caesarean operation. The fact that he had won the race to become the very first local baby in 2014 came as a surprise to his mother. “We were so surprised to find out that he was the first to be born,” Spidell said. “We thought for sure that by January 2nd there would be at least a few ahead of him.” Baby Fredrick has set a good precedent for the rest of the babies born in Almonte this year: He was born at a healthy weight and Naji said he has already flashed him a smile or two. Perhaps he will pave the way for a group of happy, peaceful babies to come after him. Cindy, 35, and Naji, 44, have been married for more than five years and now have two sons. Vincent, Fredrick’s older brother, is almost 21-monthsold and Naji says he lives up to his name, as well. “His name means ‘the conqueror,’” he said, “and does he ever like to conquer.” Be that as it may, Spidell says that Vincent has been

waiting with bated breath ever since he found out he was going to have a brother. “He would kiss my stomach every night and say ‘Hi baby,’” she said. Louis, a dentist, is originally from Montreal, but moved to Almonte to open up his own dental practice and to spend more time outdoors. His business, Family Dentistry, has been open in town for more than a decade. Spidell works as a professional dental hygienist, and though she is originally from Barrhaven, she joined Naji and moved to Almonte to raise their family. The pair say they are ecstatic to welcome Fredrick, the fourth member of their family, to the world, but they aren’t sure yet if they plan to have another baby. “Let’s see how much sleep we can manage to get with this one,” Louis joked as he looked over at the soundly snoozing baby. “Then we’ll see.”

Born at 8:26 a.m. on Jan. 2, baby Fredrick Alexander Louis was the first baby to arrive at the Almonte General Hospital in 2014. Left, he sleeps soundly with mom, Cindy Spidell, and dad, Naji Louis. Fredrick’s name means ‘peaceful ruler’ and Spidell said he’s been living up to his name so far. Spidell is a dental hygienist in Almonte, while Louis is a dentist who owns Family Dentistry in town. Photo by KELLY KENT

Book your lane now for annual Auxiliary bowlathon Jan. 26 By TARA GESNER tgesner@perfprint.ca

Community – Come on out to the third annual Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital (CPDMH) Auxiliary Bowlathon to benefit the local hospital. The event, running from noon to 8 p.m., will be held on Sunday, Jan. 26 at Visions Bowling Centre, located at 49 Bridge St. Auxiliary member Margaret Lynn Gourlay is co-ordinating the bowlathon.

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There is no fee to register a team, which is made up of five players; however, each participant collects pledges. “We encourage members to gather pledges of $50 or more,” Gourlay said, “and if they bring in more, all the better.” “There will be a prize for the individual who raises the highest amount,” she added. Participants receive a free drink ticket, which is redeemable at the snack bar, and there is no charge for shoe rental. Each team will bowl for

one hour at a pre-determined time slot. “Groups can request a specific time, but it is important to register early to secure the spot,” Gourlay said. There is space for 48 teams – businesses, families, municipal staff, schools, etc. “The event is open to people of all ages and abilities,” Gourlay said. “You don’t need to be a professional bowler.” Registration, pledge sheets and time slots for bowling can be arranged by contacting Gourlay at 613-816-0574 or

CPH.Aux.Bowlathon@gmail. com. Once again, Wayne Cavanagh of 92.3 JACK FM will be stopping by to lend support. “He will arrive at the bowling alley between 10 and 11 a.m., staying until approximately 2:30 p.m.,” Gourlay said. She said the fundraiser is all about having fun, getting some exercise and supporting the community hospital. As always, teams are encouraged to dress up in costume.

A number of volunteers make the bowlathon a success each year. “They are a tiny, little army,” Gourlay said. The CPDMH Auxiliary is made up of dedicated volunteers who are committed to making the hospital a better place for the health-care needs of all people and families. In 2013 the organization celebrated its 60th anniversary. “Last year’s bowlathon raised approximately $6,000,” Gourlay said.

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said. “I have various hammer approaches I can use to collect taxes, but I think we were trying to avoid that.” Moved by Coun. Rob Probert, a motion to strike item one from discussion was carried. Under the second item, Thorbjornsson requested the town reverse building permit penalties of $2,250 in 2010 and $3,400 in 2011. In addition, all architect and engineer signoffs be completed by Feb. 28, 2014. “In the first instance ($2,250 penalty) there were extenuating circumstances,” the town’s chief administrative officer (CAO), Paul Knowles said. “The developer chose to go ahead without the permit, knowing about the penalty.” “However, it was a reasonable choice,” he added, “and in a very timely manner thereafter he did get the permit.” In the second instance ($3,400 penalty) the building was nearly finished before Thorbjornsson “bothered to get the permit,” Knowles said. Being consistent with how other penalties have been applied to other builders in Carleton Place, the CAO branded the first consequence unfair but called the second one justified. Antonakos inquired if there was a reason why the developer chose to go ahead. “The reason I am asking is because there is a staff report on this that I have not seen,” he said. “We had a staff member (Fraser) sit down with this developer and have a very detailed discussion.” “What is our staff person’s answer to this question?” Antonakos asked. Knowles said the permit wasn’t is-

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sued because “everything wasn’t in place.” “The fees weren’t paid,” he explained. “Permits aren’t issued until fees are paid.” Thorbjornsson thanked the town for considering the reversal of the 2010 penalty, and explained there was never an intention to construct a building without a permit. “We poured a strip of footing to brace an existing building,” he said, “and this was done based on a recommendation from my engineer.” “This was the only work completed before the permit was issued,” Thorbjornsson continued. “Therefore, I never thought it was fair to issue a penalty. I am very happy to see this resolved.” In regards to the 2011 penalty and Knowles’ comment that the fees weren’t paid, Thorbjornsson strongly disagreed. “I can’t agree that the security wasn’t paid,” he said, “and we can ask the director of planning and development right now.” According to Thorbjornsson, the extended delay in the building permit being issued was the real problem. “It was just a very long period that went on, far beyond what the period should have been in dealing with the application,” he said. With winter creeping up, a decision was made to go ahead with construction. “I don’t think it’s fair for me to be penalized for constructing a building when I had applied for a permit,” Thorbjornsson said. “It wasn’t issued in a timely manner.” “All inspections... everything was done with the building,” he continued. “To imply that I went almost to comple-

tion until I obtained a permit is not correct.” “Inspections were done as you went along with this?” Coun. Jerry Flynn asked. “Yes,” Thorbjornsson stressed. “No building codes were broken. It was built right and is still standing. There are no issues with that building.” Refusing to pit staff against the developer in a public forum, Black called the vote on the recommendation concerning item two: the penalty fee from 2010 be refunded and applied to tax arrears and the building bylaw be reviewed and changes considered that would improve the building process in Carleton Place. “Five minutes ago I heard (from staff) fees weren’t paid,” Antonakos said. “However, I just heard the developer say he did pay his fees. I’d like a little bit of clarification. Did he pay his fees or not?” “I paid my application fee when I applied for the building permit,” Thorbjornsson reiterated, “and the day the building permit was issued, I paid the securities, the development fees, the building fees... everything that was required.” “These are always paid on the day the permit is issued,” he continued. “Other than the application fee, you are not expected to pay these fees before the Small business provides jobs, tax revenues and many other contributions to our region.

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permit is issued.” Speaking directly to council, Thorbjornsson stated: “You have a choice to either confirm the penalty or look at the situation and think that maybe the developer just needed to go before the frost settled in, before losing a whole winter of construction. In my opinion, all progress should be applauded not penalized.” Antonakos noted his question wasn’t directed to the developer. “Do you want us to go away and come back with a detailed report with exactly every step that happened?” Knowles asked. “We can do that.” “We paid our development co-ordinator to go through this morass of information and misinformation,” LeBlanc said. “He came back with a recommendation and now here we are debating it all again.” “I say we move forward,” she continued. “Read it, talk about it and vote on it. To debate he said, she said...” “Wendy, you are misinforming people here in the gallery,” Thorbjornsson said. “Wayne was asked to do that arm’slength review, but where is his report? You are talking about his recommendation, but none of us have seen that report.” The material presented on Dec. 17 for

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PROTECT YOUR MAILBOX: Most times when mailboxes get damaged, it is because plowed snow accumulates in front of it, causing increasing weight and pressure against it over the course of the winter. It is your responsibility to keep the area around your mailbox clear of snow. Mailboxes damaged by snow load off plow equipment will not be replaced by the Township. The Township will replace a damaged mailbox if the damage is deemed to result from a direct hit by plow equipment. Should your mailbox be damaged, please contact the Municipal office. An inspection and assessment will be made by the Public Works Superintendent.

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Community – Soon everyone will be able to enjoy the exhibits and services at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum as they work throughout the year to make the building fully accessible. With the help of an Ontario Trillium Foundation grant in the amount of $62,400 to be used in 2014, the museum will be installing an elevator as well as several automatic door push

buttons in an effort to upgrade the old building to new accessibility standards. “We want to make the building more accessible to our visitors so that they can fully enjoy the museum, but also for our volunteers,” said Michael Rikley-Lancaster, the museum’s executive director and curator. “Really it will make it easier for everyone to get around here.” The Mississippi Valley Textile Museum has only been in its current location since the early ’90s, but the historic

stone building it is housed within is almost 150 years old - it was once the annex of the Rosamond Woolen Company of Almonte. Since accessibility standards have drastically evolved since the building was first constructed in 1867, the museum is now striving to make improvements. “I’m ecstatic that we have the opportunity to do this,” RikleyLancaster said, adding that he has heard that the Province of Ontario’s goal is to make all

facilities fully accessible over the coming years. “We’re glad to be ahead of the game in that respect.” Much of the budget from the grant will go towards installing an elevator to help with accessibility to the museum’s second-floor gallery and their new multi-purpose room. Rikley-Lancaster said the elevator will be placed in a central location in order to make the whole building as easy to maneuver as possible. In addition, each door lead-

ing from the building’s exterior accessible entrance to the newly installed elevator will be equipped with a brand new automatic door push button to create a fully accessible path in and out of the museum. A few of the doors may also need to be widened to comply with the current building code. Construction is slated to begin in March of this year and Rikley-Lancaster said he hopes to see it completed just a few months later, in time for the summer tourist season. The

museum will remain open to the public for the duration of the time it is undergoing renovations. Rikley-Lancaster said he hopes these new improvements to the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum will help them to reach their programming goals in the future and to open the exhibits to as many people as possible. “I think it’s really going to help us to grow,” he said. “We want to share our building with everyone.”

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SIGN UP FOR WINTER PARKING BAN NOTIFICATIONS You can now get a notification sent to your inbox when the winter parking ban is in effect in Carleton Place. Any time Environment Canada forecasts a snowfall of 7 cm or more an overnight parking ban will be in effect. When this ban is in effect parking is prohibited on all town streets between 11 pm and 7 am to allow for snow clearing operations. Go to www.carletonplace.ca to sign up!

CHRISTMAS TREE COLLECTION Carleton Place Public Works Department will begin collecting Christmas trees curbside starting January 6th through to January 17th. We are requesting residents do not place Christmas trees at the curb in plastic bags and free of any decorations. Please ensure that trees are clearly visible and accessible to staff. No garbage sticker is required for the collection of Christmas trees.

UPCOMING EVENTS/ACTIVITIES @ CARAMBECK COMMUNITY CENTRE We are now on facebook! Visit our Page “Carambeck Community Centre” for updates on all events at Carambeck! Take a book, Leave a book @ Carambeck Meeting Room - Ongoing Program Office hours with occasional evenings If you’ve finished a book and would like to start another, visit us and browse our shelves. If you see something you like, take a book and leave a book! Mindful Parenting Work Shop Tuesday January 14th, 2013 10:30am – 11:30am A workshop in mindful parenting for those who are interested in learning about mindfulness and how to apply it to their parenting. No Charge- Spaces are limited. Please call to register. Girls Night In Friday January 17th 6:30pm – 9:30pm Ages 10 – 14 / $5.00 per person Join us for a night of crafts, games, snacks, and lots of laughs! Pre-registration is required. Please call ahead to register Youth Dance Friday January 31st 6:30pm – 9:30pm Ages 12-15 / $5.00 per person *This is an adult chaperoned event. Adult chaperones are needed- please call if you are able to assist. Carleton Place Winter Carnival February 22nd, 2014 Free family activities will be taking place at the Carambeck Community Centre and Market Square. For more information on the events or volunteer please visit wintercarnival. carletonplace.com

STANDARD FIRST AID & CPR-C COURSE (WSIB Approved) Saturdays, Jan 18 & Jan 25 9:00 am to 5:00 pm each day Course Fee: $149.00 Manual: $18.55

Should you have any questions regarding the disposal of Christmas CARLETON PLACE POOL trees, please contact Public Works at 613-257-1005 EXT.21 (PRE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED) (613) 257-2253.

NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION AND PUBLIC MEETING FOR A PROPOSED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION File No .09-T-13006 – Boyd Street Lanark County is in receipt of an application for approval of a proposed plan of subdivision for property described below. The application was deemed complete by Lanark County on December 11, 2013 in accordance with subsections 51(17) and (18) of the Planning Act. LOCATION OF PROPERTY The subject lands are located east of Mississippi Road, south of Woodward Street and west of Boyd Street, described as Pt. of Lots 3, 5, 7 and All of Lots 9, 11, 13,15 and 17 RP 7211 Beckwith, now in the Town of Carleton Place. The lands are approximately 2.36-ha, with a width of approximately 189 metres and a depth of approximately 154 metres. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL The draft plan of subdivision consists of 5 blocks for multiple residential development (63 total residential units), 1 block for a lot addition to adjacent lands, 2 blocks for road widening and 1 block for stormwater management. An internal street will connect to Boyd Street.

or make written submissions to Lanark County in respect of the proposed plan of subdivision before the approval authority gives or refuses to give approval to the draft plan of subdivision, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of Lanark County to the Ontario Municipal Board. 2/ If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to Lanark County in respect of the proposed plan of subdivision before the approval authority gives or refuses to give approval to the draft plan of subdivision, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of any appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so. 3/ If you wish to be notified of the decision of Lanark County in respect of this proposed plan of subdivision, you must make a written request to Lanark County, c/o Planning Department, Administration Building, 99 Christie Lake Road, Perth, ON K7H 3C6, indicating the County file number 09-T13006. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A copy of the application is available for inspection at the County Administration Building (Planning Department) between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays.

PUBLIC MEETING You are invited to attend a public meeting to be held by the Town of Carleton Place to consider an application for a proposed draft plan of subdivision pursuant to subsection 51(2) of the Planning Act. DATE: Tuesday, February 4, 2014 TIME: 8:00 p.m. PLACE: Town of Carleton Place Council Chambers 175 Bridge St, Carleton Place ON K7C 2V8 NOTES REGARDING YOUR RIGHTS 1/ If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting,

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Community – Above, Steve Drader, front centre, with his children Rowan and Ben were welcomed to the Carleton Place levee by council members. Back row, from left: Coun. Jerry Flynn, mayor Wendy LeBlanc, councillors Rob Probert and Gary Strike. Left, Shelagh Camber, right, makes sure her daughter Fiona Szabo’s helmet is secure before skating.

Community – The community was welcomed to Almonte Royal Canadian Legion Branch 240 for food, drinks and good cheer on New Year’s Day during its annual New Year’s Levee. Above, Branch 240 president John Souter, left, welcomes Thomas and Leandra Schroeder to the afternoon event.

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The conclusion of our review of the year in Carleton Place, Mississippi Mills area July 4 The Carleton Place & District Chamber of Commerce wants shoppers to the town to think local and buy local. A new 12-month campaign to do just that was unveiled during the Chamber’s Business at Breakfast event June 26 at Dionysos Restaurant. Past Chamber president Tracy Lamb of Mopani Communications launched the initiative, which is being developed to raise awareness of the benefits of spending money and time in Carleton Place. Carleton Place resident Barry Desarmia has been awarded the Ontario Senior of the Year Award from the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration. The Ontario Senior of the Year Award gives each municipality in the province the occasion to honour one of its residents who after the age of 65 has enriched the social, cultural or civic life of his or her community. Desarmia received his certificate during the town’s council meeting on June 25. Local women have a great opportunity to be entrepreneurs with a new pilot program from Valley Heartland Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC). Women Entrepreneurs in Lanark and North Leeds (WELL) is one of three programs the corporation is starting this year, and aims to help local businesswomen flourish in the community. At a lunch meeting on June 27, Susan Fournier, Valley Heartland CFDC’s executive director, and Kyle Jackson, the business development co-ordinator, gave a presentation about WELL to a room full of interested women. July 11 For Carleton Place town council, status quo is the way to go. The long-standing practice of adding fluoride to the drinking water in Carleton Place will continue. Council carried a staff recommendation, based on the advice of Dr. Paula Stewart, medical officer of health at the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit, at the policy review committee meeting on June 25. Carleton Place has fluoridated its water supply since 1966. The recent conclusion followed an animated discussion, in addition to an education session

for municipal leaders on June 4. Speakers included Stewart, Dr. Peter Cooney (Health Canada’s Chief Dental Officer), Rob J. Fleming (president of Canadians Opposed to Fluoridation) and Sheldon Thomas (retired Manager of Water Distribution for the City of Hamilton). No it wasn’t Canada Day, but the June 25 council meeting in Carleton Place did offer fireworks and there was a celebration – by Bill Katsoulis, owner of the local Thruway Restaurant. After months of back and forth with the municipality relating to his application for development, a 4-3 vote by council has cleared the way for phase one of his planned 55,000 square foot project to move forward. The Almonte Lawn Bowling Club (ALBC) celebrated its 100th – or 102nd – anniversary on Friday, July 5. The club, which was started in 1911, held a tournament and a ceremony last Friday to celebrate 100 years of lawn bowling, even though the club is now officially 102-years-old. July 18 Safety at any price? The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has proposed two pricing options for renewal of its contract to provide municipal policing in the Town of Carleton Place. During the corporate services committee meeting on June 18, treasurer Phil Hogan outlined the dollar amounts for 2014, adding in the projected 8.55 per cent salary increases. Municipalities who contract OPP services can expect to pay an additional 8.55 per cent in salary increases in 2014, according to a May 7 letter from the commander of the Municipal Policing Bureau. Police have been notified of two individuals going door to door in Almonte recently, posing as Town of Mississippi Mills employees and stating that they need to check the home’s meters. “This is not the case,” said Diane Smithson, the chief administrative officer for Mississippi Mills. “These individuals have no affiliation with the town at all.” Town staff received reports of the individuals making rounds in Almonte and has asked the police to investigate. In a sad case in Mississippi Mills, multiple calls to 911 went unanswered when a local man collapsed outside his church, and later died. Carl Welk, 70, a member of Guthrie United Church in Clay-

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Almonte Lawn Bowling Club president Cliff Bennett accepts an award from the Ontario Lawn Bowls Association on July 5 when the club celebrated its 100th anniversary.

Welk, a 70-year-old man who was doing volunteer yard work for Guthrie United Church when he suddenly collapsed. Beginning at 8:05 a.m., several calls were made to 911, but they never connected. Raccoons, wild turkeys and a pool full of stagnant water – just a few of the problems with an abandoned house in one Carleton Place neighbourhood. The home, located at 41 Julian St., is an eyesore, smells bad and is overrun with raccoons. At the town’s policy review committee meeting July 23, a letter received from some residents of Julian Street and area was presented to council, expressing concerns about the condition of the house and property. Les Reynolds, director of protective services, admitted the residence has been the subject of numerous property standards and yard maintenance orders since

2009. As they say in the real estate world, location is everything. Peter and Allison Adamovits of Carleton Place are new homeowners, and all they had to do was move the house they bought for $1 to its new location – 60 kilometres away. “We looked at four or five houses before settling on this one,” said Peter, owner of Carleton Park Ave Homes Inc. The business, in its first year, is a residential redevelopment company focused on the purchase, renovation and update of homes to meet the needs of buyers seeking both high quality and high value.

everyone who was lucky enough to come into contact with them feels blessed simply to have known them, for however long they were around. People who knew Josephine (Josie) Marie Ainsworth know that she was one of those people: a person who could light up a room with her smile and inspire an entire generation to do better. And while Josie could only share a precious few years on this planet, those who knew her will tell you that their memories of her will stick with them forever. Josie passed away after an unfortunate accident that occurred on July 14, 2013, at only 17 years old, leaving behind her loving parents, friends and an entire Aug. 8 community of people who will Every now and then a person remember her for who she was: comes along who changes the a bright, bubbly and determined world around them, just by be- girl who knew how to get what ing themselves. It’s a rare occurSee YEAR page A/CP6 rence, but when it does happen,

ton, was doing yard work alongside Arnold Virgin at the place of worship when he collapsed, just after 8 a.m. on July 5. July 25 Do you believe in destiny? Ed Atwell, the creator of a new technology that could change the way we think about food, says that he does: he believes that everything in his life, from each new hardship he had to overcome to every job he had to work, has led him down the path that allowed him to build his current success. Atwell, 46, owner of Health Food Technologies Inc. (HFT) in Almonte, has created a new piece of equipment that changes the process of the way food is fried and, in turn, has found a way to cut out 50 to 70 per cent of the fat. It is the end of an era. After more than 60 years Remembrance Gift Shop in downtown Carleton Place will close its doors for good on Aug. 31. “There just isn’t enough money being made,” said owner Wanda Sheil. Aug. 1 It was a network card failure that caused several 911 calls to go unanswered the morning of July 5, according to Rick Hannah, emergency services coordinator for Lanark County. At a residents’ meeting held at the Clayton Community Hall July 24, Hannah spoke to a large crowd of concerned people about the events surrounding the failure of the 911 system. The morning of July 5, Carl

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she wanted out of life. “There was just no stopping her,” said her father, Brent Ainsworth, with a small smile. “She was always going after her goals.” Yellow is a colour that calls to mind sunshine, daffodils, springtime and now Almonte residents can associate the colour with Mill Street’s newest store. Hello Yellow held its grand opening July 26, allowing people to glimpse the bright, cheerful store behind the walls of yellow balloons in the window fronts that held locals’ curiosities for days. Hello Yellow is a general gift store offering everything from jewelry and candles to printed scarves and home décor items – but there’s a difference between this gift shop and all the other similar shops on Mill Street: all of the products available at Hello Yellow are made in North America. “It’s really important to me to support local entrepreneurs like myself,” said Emily Arbour, the store’s owner. Aug. 15 The Carleton Place Canadians Junior A hockey team is extremely proud to announce the launch of its new-look website: www. cpcanadians.com. Jason Clarke, owner and head coach, said the website was redesigned with a stronger platform

for social media integration in mind, in addition to improved video capabilities and photography, offering an enhanced user experience for fans and corporate and community sponsors. The website went live last Tuesday morning, Aug. 6, receiving 450 hits the first day. To help maintain a healthy environment, it is important to keep waterways clean. Last year, using only his hands and a rowboat, Carleton Place resident and volunteer Doug Snedden removed an astonishing number of items from the Mississippi River within the municipality’s limits. At the time, he said: “Protecting water at its source is the first step in ensuring that every Ontarian has access to safe drinking water. By stopping contaminants from getting into sources of drinking water – lakes, rivers and aquifers – we can provide the first line of defense in the protection of our environment and the health of Ontarians.” Insp. Gerry Salisbury, detachment commander for the Lanark County OPP, looked nothing like the grizzled 30-year veteran you see in police action movies, narrowing in on his final arrest, with just one day left until retirement. Firstly, his last official day on the job will be in late October, making Aug. 12, his last working day on the job.

Smithson, the chief administrative officer for Mississippi Mills. The statue has been in Almonte since Sept. 9, 1923, and, according to Smithson, only has minor signs of having work done on it in its 90 years. The growing Carleton Place community celebrated the grand opening of the newly completed Market Square Pavilion last Wednesday, Aug. 14. The local Business Improvement Association (BIA) and town hosted the event. The Market Square Pavilion is located at the corner of Beckwith Street and Lake Avenue. Mayor Wendy LeBlanc welcomed the large crowd in attendance. “This event is a dream come true for many people,” she said. The Town of Mississippi Mills has issued a notice to inform residents of elevated sodium levels found in samples taken from Almonte’s water system.

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Puppets Up! International Puppet Festival had another successful year Aug. 10 and 11 in Almonte. Above, Puppets Up! mascot Nick lead a parade down Mill Street and waved to the thousands of people gathered on the sidewalks.

Day, Almonte’s Cenotaph monument will be brought back to life with a restoration. Work on the statue, which is located near the Almonte Old Town Hall, will begin soon, after the Town of Mississippi Mills received a notice in late June that they were successful in obtaining a grant for $12,100 from the Cenotaph/ Monument Restoration Program through Veteran Affairs Canada. “The cenotaph is in need of Aug. 22 In time for Remembrance a good restoration,” said Diane

Water samples taken on July 15 from the Nepean aquifer, which services most of the Ottawa region, including Almonte, showed sodium levels of between 40 and 57 mg/L, and subsequent samples taken on July 22 revealed similar levels of between 39 and 55 mg/L. Aug. 29 Carleton Place council adopted the new Official Plan (OP) for the municipality on July 23. An OP is reviewed every five years. Pierre Mercier and Jane Almond, planning consultants with McIntosh Perry, were hired by the town to assist in preparing the document. Mercier said he’s been working with Lisa Young, the town’s director of planning and development, as well as council and other staff for more than a year to See REVIEW page A/CP7

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PROPOSED ROAD CLOSING TAKE NOTICE that the Council of Township of Drummond/North Elmsley proposes the passage of a by-law to stop up, close and sell a certain portion of an unopened road allowance which is no longer required for municipal purposes. Any person who believes he or she may be adversely affected by the closure of the unopened road allowance has an opportunity to express his or her concerns at an open meeting to be held: Tuesday January 28th 2014 at 6:00 p.m. Township Municipal Offices, 310 Port Elmsley Road

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REVIEW She and her dog were playing fetch on the grass behind the chip truck on Martin Street North, near Main Street in Almonte, when a man approached the dog with a rope in his hand. Jones says she thinks he was trying to steal her. Love and war, war and love. These are subjects that have been written about perhaps more than any other, because of their confusing and unpredictable nature. These conflicting concepts are also at the centre of the newest book by a local Mississippi Mills author. On Aug. 19, Mississippi Mills town councillor and author Shaun J. McLaughlin’s first novel, Counter Currents, was awarded silver in Dan Poynter’s Global E-book Awards in the Historical Fiction (Modern) category. Strongman competitors are the stuff of legend, but you don’t have to move to Iceland or Poland to see one. With thousands of dollars in prize money at stake, six strongman champions will battle it out in Carleton Place on Saturday, Sept. 14, competing in five events. The sport of Strongman involves strength athletes who are dedicated to pushing to the limits of their performance. Local resident Volunder (Wally) Thorbjornsson, seven-time Icelandic champion in powerlifting and captain of his homeland’s powerlifting team, spearheaded next weekend’s competition.

develop a 20-year plan for Carleton Place. “The OP lays the framework (what you can and cannot do), but the development permit bylaw (DPB) is yet to come,” he said, “and there will be public meetings.” In October 2014, People First of Ontario (PFO) will elect a new president, guiding the organization through the next three years. The current leader is Kory Earle. Last Wednesday, Aug. 21, Earle held a press conference in Carleton Place to talk about the challenges that lie ahead for PFO. Although the organization that promotes equality for all persons receives financial assistance from People First of Canada (PFoC), other sources of stable funding must be secured. In February 2012, the Almonte Community Coordinators (the Hub) conceived of a palliative care volunteer visitor service that would help clients through the last stages of life. Fuelled with support from every side, the steering committee was convinced this would be an asset to the community. In late October 2012, a board was formed for the hospice, and before long, the Hub Hospice Palliative Care became a full-fledged corporation of its own, with charitable status. In March, the Hospice hired Wendy Powell as the coordinator of volunteer Sept. 12 services. “What’s going on here?” asked Bill Katsoulis, owner of the Thruway Sept. 5 Pet, companion, man’s best friend: Restaurant in Carleton Place, during the dogs are known to play several different town’s policy review committee meeting roles in the lives of their human owners, on July 23. Katsoulis had just learned council but for some, like Almonte resident Yvonne Jones, they are much more than – on the advice of the town’s solicitor – would vote to reconsider a motion that. For Jones, her three-year-old purebred adopted a month earlier relating to his boxer, Scully, is like her child, and her application for development. On June 25, after months of back and closest companion after her own, human forth with the town, a 4-3 decision paved children had left the nest. “My dog is my family,” said Jones. the way for phase one of Katsoulis’ “I would be so upset if anything ever proposed 55,000 square foot project to move forward. Motion number 12-124happened to her.” But on Thursday, Aug. 22, Jones says 20 eliminated a condition requiring the developer to extend (at this point in she could have lost Scully forever.

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time) an existing natural drainage course located on his property. “(As a result,) NU Globe Developments Ltd. initiated legal action against the town, and we then sought advice from our lawyer,” said Mayor Wendy LeBlanc. “Council was advised to reverse the decision.” The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) has selected five individuals as the 2013 class of True Professionals of Arboriculture. The diverse group includes Carleton Place’s Jim McCready. “Jim is such an excellent choice for this international award,” said mayor Wendy LeBlanc, “and this adds to other honours bestowed upon him for his work in urban forestry.” During the 2011 Tri-Valley Conservation Awards, he took first place in the individuals/family category.

Acts of destruction continue at the Olde Barracks on County Road 29 in Mississippi Mills. Lanark County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating after the structure was vandalized twice on the Labour Day weekend. Grant Purdy, owner of The Book Gallery in Carleton Place, has rented space in the building for the last six years, storing thousands of books. “The damage is appalling!” he said. Sept. 19 The Almonte General Hospital has recently launched a new program designed to provide better maternity patient care. Managing Obstetrical Risk Efficiently, or MoreOB, is an international program that began standardizing patient care in the maternity field more than 10

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years. Almonte General Hospital launched its branch of the program with demonstrations and a cake-cutting ceremony Sept. 4. Kathy Blair is ready to rule a new roost. After 14 years at its current location, Angels Roost Organic Spa in Beckwith Township is relocating to a 97-acre property just two minutes down the road – 1731 7th Line. “A wonderful opportunity came up to buy this piece of property,” said Blair, spa owner and esthetician. A little piece of history was lost recently as the iconic slogan “Almonte, the friendly town” was sanded off the water tower as part of its ongoing renovations. Work on the tower started on Sept. 4

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ditorial - Everybody complains about the weather, but nobody ever does anything about it. And, for the past few weeks – which have felt like the past few years, to be honest – we have come to realize that we couldn’t do anything about it if we tried. This week, it’s the polar vortex, forcing down temperatures to the -50 degree mark on the prairies. That’s -50 either way you cut it – that’s the point where both Celsius and Fahrenheit converge. For all intents and purposes, while it is still possible, it doesn’t get any colder than that. Before the New Year, it was Toronto’s Ice Storm, followed quickly by thousands of fellow Ontarians freezing in the dark. And we mean no disrespect when we say that we have lost count of just how

much crummy weather like snow, and freezing rain, people in the Maritimes have received over the last few weeks. Goodness, over the past few weeks, even Vancouver got snow. Now that’s saying something. All of this to say that we need to be prepared. The hydro crews can only work so hard and, even when it is done right, a government response can only do so much. Witness the hundreds waiting in line for pre-loaded gift cards so that Toronto residents could re-stock food that was spoiled when the lights went out – only to have the organizers run out of cards. For every image of Premier Kathleen Wynne – herself devoid of power, so to speak, for a few days – delivering food, there is a Toronto Deputy Mayor Norm Kelly jetting off to Florida in the midst of the crisis.

Government is comprised of humans, who are as fallible as you and I. Having an emergency preparedness kit is essential. It’s like brakes on your car – seemingly superfluous for 90 per cent of driving, until you really, really need them. Make sure that you have at least 72 hours worth of food and other nonperishable provisions on hand to make it through. Batteries for flashlights, warm blankets, even candles can do in a pinch to keep frostbite from setting in. There are numerous resources online to point you towards a list of items to have in your kit, including getprepared.gc.ca. You can even download and print out a form that you can then fill-in-the-blanks. It even has a video of how to prepare a family emergency kit, for visual learners. Also, have a back-up plan, if all else fails. Some people in Toronto were without

power for more than a week – after 48 hours of sitting in the dark, something’s gotta give, and a plan of strategic retreat might be needed. Make arrangements beforehand to stay with Great Aunt Gladys in Pefferlaw – assuming she still has power – so as your misery is not prolonged. Even for more immediate and personal crises, like fire at the family home, preparation may be the key to survival. Make a plan ahead of time for how you are going to exit the house, alternate exit routes if fire blocks your first line of escape, and where your family is going to meet up (the back lawn, by the old maple tree grandpa planted in the front, at your best friend’s house three doors down.) You don’t need to do this all at once. Take on one assignment a week, and by the end of the month, you’ll be ready for anything – then lean back and hope that you never need to use it.

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Lights out for incandescent bulbs Opinion – How many Canadian politicians does it take to screw in a light bulb? Thanks to our federal government, 75-watt and 100-watt incandescent bulbs are no more. The phase out began on Jan. 1. Now, in their place, homeowners will have to buy compact fluorescent light (CFL) or LED (light emitting diode) bulbs. It is said the pear-shaped bulbs are inefficient, wasting close to 90 per cent of their energy giving off heat rather than light. I think it should be a homeowner’s choice regarding which bulb they use, considering the cost difference between incandescent and CFL and LED bulbs. It is noteworthy. People like my husband are taking a dim view of the ban and stockpiling the traditional bulb. It’s not illegal to own incandescents, and stores will continue to sell the ones they already have in stock. There is a shining light. There are exceptions for lights that can’t be replaced with substitutes, including oven and refrigerator lights. I have a few CFL bulbs installed in my home; however, I don’t really like the light quality – it’s much cooler. Too, I find they don’t work very well with a dimmer switch. Moreover,

they contain a small quantity of mercury, which freaks me out. Yes, mercury! Tara Firma How many people have tossed their CFL bulbs into the garbage, which, of course, end up in municipal landfills? Did you know the mercury can percolate into our groundwater? The bulbs should be taken to a waste facility or to a store with a recycling program. Hopefully, the Carleton Place Environmental Advisory Committee can provide some information on the matter. As a child, my sister and I loved our Easy Bake Oven, which cooked up tiny cakes and cookies thanks to an incandescent bulb. Owing to the ban, Hasbro, maker of the Easy Bake Oven, will introduce a new oven, the Easy Bake Ultimate Oven, that uses a different, non-bulb heating element. However, to me, it just won’t be the same. The 40-watt and 60-watt incandescent bulbs will fade to black after Dec. 31, 2014. For those individuals who regularly cross border shop, the United States has the same ban, which started in 2012. Rest in peace, light bulb. If you have any comments or questions for Tara Gesner, she can be reached by email at: tgesner@perfprint.ca.

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and will continue over the course of four to five weeks until mid to late October, according to Troy Dunlop, director of roads and public works in Mississippi Mills. “This is a complete renovation of the water tower,” he said, “right down to a new coat of paint on the access doors.” The town’s water tower is in for a complete restoration on both the inside and the outside, which it was in desperate need of, said Dunlop. Restoration on water towers should occur every 20 years, and since Almonte’s water tower was constructed in 1992, it was overdue for work. Sept. 26 On Wednesday, Sept. 18, the Town of Mississippi Mills held one of two public information sessions on the possibility of passing a bylaw to allow all-terrain vehicles on municipal roads within Mississippi Mills. The meeting, held at the Stewart Community Centre in Pakenham, was conducted by the roads and public works department as commissioned to do so in April of 2013. “We were asked to investigate the possibility of allowing ATVs on municipal roads within the community,” said Troy Dunlop, director of the department. “This would allow locals better access to amenities and make it easier to get to trails.” Daycare enrollment in Carleton Place is significantly lower than anticipated. “It all links back to the starting of allday kindergarten,” treasurer Phil Hogan

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told council at the corporate services committee meeting last Tuesday, Sept. 17. “It took a lot of our kids away.” Currently, six of the 17 rooms at the Francis Street building are vacant. “Previously, we increased the number of our preschool classes, but this fall these kids moved on to kindergarten,” Hogan said. Mississippi Mills residents have now had their chance to give input on the size of their town council as the three public meetings wrapped up Sept. 24; surveys on the subject are due Sept. 30. The town held three public meetings to inform the public about the current inquiry about changing the size of council. The Canadian Gazette attended the second meeting, held at Stewart Community Centre Sept. 19. The meeting was attended by less than 20 people, not many of them members of the public, and was led by Diane Smithson, the town’s chief administrative officer. “Town staff and council members outnumber the public tonight,” said Smithson at the start of the meeting. “Where is everyone else?” Oct. 3 The end. The book has at last closed on Storyland near Renfrew after more than four decades in operation; however, a new tale is set to begin for the theme park’s cherished bunny. The 12-foot high fiberglass rabbit that greeted visitors at the front gate will now call Carleton Place home, purchased for $2,900 last month by resident and businessman Schuyleur Seccaspina. Lake Park Lodge in Beckwith

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border of the property, and their dog, Rosie, happily prancing around in the well-cut grass, one can tell that the couple led the good life, enjoying each other’s company for as long as they had together. Mary Rosamond Hugessen passed away suddenly on Sept. 15 at the age of 80, just three days after she and her husband celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary. “Mary really was an incredible woman,” said Jim. “She had a big, kind heart.” Mary’s generosity and kindness will be remembered by the many people she helped and worked with in her community. For years, Mary volunteered her time to work closely with Almonte General Hospital, the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum and her church, St, Paul’s Anglican Church.

Carol Dryburgh was named the 2013 Carleton Place Senior of the Year Oct. 1. Above, the 2013 nominees: Dryburgh, George Wood and Frank Lunn (in photo). Lunn, Oct. 10 She volunteers annually with the unable to attend the event due to ill health, was represented by his Salvation Army Christmas Kettle campaign as well as the Hungry Lunch wife, Charlie Lunn. Township has officially reopened after a number of years. A grand opening ceremony took place on Friday, Sept. 27, with a sell out crowd in attendance. Now called Lake Park 1887 Lodge and Waterfront Grill, the restaurant has been serving customers for a few weeks. The owner is Bryon Bertrim. Sitting in the back yard of Jim and Mary Hugessen’s home on the island in Almonte surrounded by beautiful gardens filled with colourful flowers, the river running gently around the

program in Carleton Place. Furthermore, she is an active member of St. James Anglican Church, and as president of the Almonte, Carleton Place and Pakenham chapter of the Canadian Cancer Society, she has been instrumental in raising funds for the organization by way of various avenues. Carol Dryburgh is the 2013 Carleton Place Senior of the Year. Dryburgh received the Senior of the Year Award on Oct. 1, National Seniors Day, during a well-attended gala at the Carleton Place Canoe Club. A good number of supporters attended the United Way of Lanark

County (UWLC) breakfast kick off at Waterside Retirement Community in Carleton Place on Oct. 4. Fraser Scantlebury, UWLC executive director, and Emily Danaher, UWLC fund development officer, welcomed participants. Launches were also recently held in Mississippi Mills, Perth and Smiths Falls. The goal of the UWLC’s 2013 fundraising campaign is $350,000, representing the significant need that Lanark County communities feel in the current difficult economic times. The Town of Mississippi Mills will not become a Blue Community, it seems, after Committee of the Whole decided at their regular meeting Oct. 1 not to support the project. In March of 2012, a resident approached three Mississippi Mills town councillors with a request that the town declare itself a Blue Community. Committee of the Whole has opted not to support the motion presented at the meeting, which recommended that they partially endorse the project. However, they did pass a subsequent motion asking the environmental advisory committee to look into reducing the use of bottled water in the municipality. Oct. 17 “I wanted to come here today to see where it all started,” said the Hon. Pierre Poilievre, Minister of State for Democratic Reform and Member of Parliament (MP) for Nepean-Carleton. Poilievre joined Scott Reid, MP for Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox and See YIR page A/CP10

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Addington at the Carleton Place Arena last Wednesday, Oct. 9, to promote the federal government’s Automated External Defibrillator (AED) program, a four-year, $10 million initiative to install heart defibrillators in arenas across Canada. You’ve heard of Purple Heart Awards, given as a high honour to war veterans, but you’ve probably never heard of the Purple Potato Awards, which are given out for a whole different kind of bravery. Imagine standing in a public place, posing in silly ways in front of a photographer you’ve only just met – that might be slightly embarrassing, sure. Now imagine doing the same thing, only stark naked and with nothing to hide behind – that could be downright mortifying, and it is specifically that kind of bravery that wins you a Purple Potato Award. At the unveiling of the third and final Nudes of Mississippi Mills calendar on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at Almonte Old Town Hall, three brave souls were given purple potatoes, some more risqué than others, to wear around their necks after their outstanding feats of bravery in the nude. Residents of Almonte know that they live in a special place: they know that the small, historic town with beautiful heritage buildings has great dining, cultural events and shopping. That’s why they live there. But it’s always nice to hear that other, non-local people, can see it too. Recently, locals had their thoughts confirmed when Almonte was named one of the best “quaint villages” in the province by Canadian travel website, Days Out Ontario. Days Out Ontario is a travel website created earlier this year by Waterloo resident Caitlin Carpenter. Oct. 24 Four-wheeling lovers rejoice – it looks like more roads will be open for use in Mississippi Mills in the near future. At their regular meeting Oct. 15, Mississippi Mills Committee of the Whole carried a motion recommending that council pass the necessary bylaws to authorize the use of all-terrain vehicles on open and maintained local roads ways. “After much research and consultation, we feel that ATVs can coexist with traffic on our roadways,” said Troy Dunlop, the director of roads and public works for the town. Mississippi Mills town council will

stay at 11 members, at least for now. At their Oct. 15 meeting, Mississippi Mills Committee of the Whole received the results of the survey that collected data from residents on the size of council and ultimately defeated a motion to implement a change from the status quo. The decision ultimately came from the results of the survey that was extended to town residents in September. The survey was tasked with finding the public’s opinion on the matter, after years of hearing about a potential change. A Carleton Place woman who fell to her death in Mexico is being mourned by family, friends, co-workers and the community. Shannon Amy Guy died on Oct. 17 after a glass panel on a third-floor balcony railing collapsed at the Oasis Tulum resort in Riviera Maya as her husband was taking pictures during their honeymoon.

disruptive event, such as the recent Mississippi Mills. floods in Calgary, Alta. Placing your unwanted furniture, appliances, mattresses, garbage and Nov. 7 other debris on someone else’s curb is On Oct. 28, a small group of local illegal dumping. residents attended a public meeting at Carleton Place resident and developer Almonte Old Town Hall to hear about Volunder ‘Wally’ Thorbjornsson had the latest draft of the Mississippi Mills piles of trash discarded in front of his Recreation Master Plan, which is properties in Industrial Park North (IPN) nearing its final stages. on Thanksgiving Monday. Less than 20 people were present He said it wasn’t the first time. to take in the presentation by David Frustrated by the situation, Krajaefski, a consultant with the firm, Thorbjornsson sent an email with Stantec, which has been in charge of pictures to local councillors on Oct. 14, compiling the plan. copying the Canadian Gazette. The town started the recreation master plan more than a year ago, Nov. 14 when council hired Krajaefski and his See 2013 page A/CP14 team to begin research on recreation in

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Oct. 31 The possibility of changing Carleton Place’s structure at Lanark County council was on the town’s policy review committee agenda last Tuesday, brought forward from a meeting on June 11. At present, determined by voters on election day, the municipality’s mayor and deputy mayor sit at the table. County council is the highest level of local government before the province. Meetings are conducted in Perth, and participating municipalities are Beckwith, Carleton Place, Drummond/ North Elmsley, Lanark Highlands, Mississippi Mills, Montague, Perth and Tay Valley. “There has been some conversation about the mayor not being a representative at county council, which is reflective of the situation that existed (in town) approximately 20 years ago,” said Coun. Rob Probert, who chaired the gathering on Oct. 22. Floods, hurricanes, tornados and terrorism strikes. These are just a few of the many disasters that can ravish an area, and while there’s not much that can be done to stop them, one local company is helping communities to prepare for and overcome the repercussions. Just a few months ago, in June, a company called RiskLogik moved to Almonte from Ottawa and set up its headquarters on Little Bridge Street. From there, the company’s employees have been quietly working away, helping communities in a way that only a handful of companies worldwide are capable of. RiskLogik is, at its core, a risk management company that maps and analyzes data to help communities become resilient when faced with a

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Lifestyle – Snowy Owls are making news all over eastern Ontario. As reported by Bruce diLabio in the Ottawa Citizen, this is the largest influx in 40 years of this northern hunter. On the Carleton Place Christmas Bird Count, one was spotted. Two Christmas Bird Counts were held in our area this winter. The first, held Dec. 27, tallied 44 species. In the field, 28 observers took part, while 25 feeder counters called in data. During count week, a Great Blue Heron and an adult Bald Eagle added to the final count number. Dec. 30, Lanark Highlands Bird Count took place, with 39 field observers and 28 feeder reporters. Total species count was 37, slightly lower than 2012, but

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close to the overall average. On this 11th year of counting, high numbers of Ruffed Grouse, Northern Goshawk, Northern Flicker, Mourning Dove and Dark-eyed Juncos were seen. Catching up with bird news, in Almonte Al Potvin had a lingering Redwinged Blackbird in his yard Dec. 16. In Mississippi Mills, Lil Mohr had an American Robin with a flock of Starlings

inSPIRE Church Church meets: Calvary Christian Academy, 9749 15 Hwy, Beckwith When: EVERY SUNDAY AT 10:42am (Children’s service also at same time) Phone: (613) 552-1323 Email: scott@myinSPIREnetwork.com Web: www.myinSPIREnetwork.com Pastor: Scott Ridenour Youth Pastor: Joe Aslaner Youth meet Sunday nights from 6–8 p.m. Email joe@myinSPIREnetwork.com for more info The Church for the Whole Person! SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL, INTELLECTUAL, RELATIONAL, EMOTIONAL

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Dec. 18. East of Almonte, Ray Sample had a male Northern Cardinal and six American Goldfinches at his feeders. Outside Carleton Place, Peggy Stewart had a Purple Finch visit, the first one in quite a while. Up in Pakenham, Ray Holland noted Common Mergansers and Goldeneyes on the river, plus a Canada Goose in Almonte, all on Dec. 30. Dec. 31, George Duck watched a Snowy Owl flying over McNeely Avenue, and another, a juvenile, at Cemetery Side Road. Next day, Martha and Arnie Simpson observed three Snowy Owls, in these same areas. Louis Frenette called to report them as well. Joe Murphy of Almonte, saw one outside town that day. Call Lynda at 613-256-5013 or email bennett@magma.ca with bird reports.

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Lifestyle – Happy new year to all! Stave off some of your chills by cuddling up with a great, new read. A few of the many new highlights this week include‌ Pakenham library • Innocence by Dean Koontz – New York Times Bestselling Author (fiction) • Outlaw by Ted Dekker – New York Times Bestselling Author (fiction) • All In by Arlene Dickinson – You, your business, your life (nonfiction)

• Beyond Survivorman by Les Stroud – A peek into some rare cultures (non-fiction) Almonte library • Yoga for Runners by Christine Felstead – Minimize injuries and maximize performance (non-fiction) • Scarcity by Sendhil Mullainathan – Why having too little means so much (non-fiction) • The Germ Code by Jason Tetro – How to stop worrying and love the microbes (non-fiction) • Counting One’s Blessings edited by William Shawcross – The Selected Letters of Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother (non-fiction)

St. James Anglican The Lighthouse Church 355 Moatt Street “The Anglican Church in Carleton Placeâ€? 613-257-4255 Reformed Pastor: Doug Anderson 225 Edmund Street, Presbyterian Church Email: info@cplighthouse.org Carleton Place, Ontario Christ Centred – People Focused Website: www.cplighthouse.org 613-257-3178 273 Almonte St., Almonte Sunday Services Website: stjamescarletonplace.org SERVICES: 10am EACH SUNDAY 10am Celebration Service Sunday, January 12, 2014 Worship Services every & Children’s Church The Baptism of the Lord Sunday at 10am Contact us for more information 8am Holy Eucharist 2nd services – Personal prayer available 10am Choral Eucharist 2pm – 1st,3rd, 5th Sundays Tuesdays & Thursdays 12–2:30pm Sunday School in Parish hall 6pm – 2nd, & 4th Sundays Call or come by Contact Barb Thursday, January 16, 2014 Weekly Small groups and Cornerstone 10am Holy Eucharist youth group Community Church Rector Church oďŹƒce 613-256-2816 1728 Concession 11-A, Almonte The Rev’d David Andrew website: hillsiderpc.ca (at the round-about) Organist Mr. Ralph Langtry Pastor – Rev. Matthew Dyck Pastor: Choir Director Pat Grainger 613-791-4811 – mhdyck@rogers.com Rev. Gary Landers Almonte United Church 613-256-4995 St. Andrew’s 106 Elgin Street, Almonte SUNDAY WORSHIP: Presbyterian Church Tel: 256-1355 10am 39 Bridge Street 613-257-3133 Rev. Mary Royal Ample Parking – Fully Accessible Rev. Barry Carr, Minister Organist & Music Director: Nursery Care/Sunday School Organist and Choir Director: Neil Milnes Weekly Bible Study & Prayer Susan Harron 10:30am – SUNDAY WORSHIP * Friendly Family-Centred Ministry * SUNDAY SERVICE 9:30am & Sunday School A Free Methodist Nursery & Sunday School, Child Care Available Congregation Website: www.almonteunited.com Handicap Accessible St. Mary’s Roman Email: oďŹƒce@almonteunited.com standrewschurch39@gmail.com Catholic Church OďŹƒce Hours: 9am–12pm Mon–Fri. Blog: standrewscarletonplace.com 28 Hawthorne Ave., For Transportation call the oďŹƒce. Carleton Place Carleton Place Parish of Fr. Augustine Mendonça, Baptist Church Franktown-Innisville 613-257-1284, 613-257-1630 299 Bridge St. Carleton Place Anglican Churches MASS SCHEDULE 613-257-1889 The Rev. David Vavasour Saturday 5pm Pastor: Brian Aeck The Venerable Mary Ellen Berry Sunday 9am & 11am Discovery Hour: 10:00am 613-257-1340 Handicap Access Worship Service: 11:00am www.franktown-innisvilleparish.ca Children’s Church provided St. James, Franktown 8:30am Prayer & Bible Study St. John’s, Innisville 10:30am Wednesday 7pm Everyone Welcome All Welcome! Handicap access A Biblically faithful, Gospel sharing www.cpbaptist.ca parish in the Anglican Church in Ashton-Munster North America Zion-Memorial Pastoral Charge United Church Services & Sunday School at The United Church of Canada 'SBOLMJO 4USFFU t 10 am each Sunday Rev. Arlyce Schiebout 10:30am Morning Worship Nursery available Services in both churches. 10:30am Sunday School & Nursery Mid-week Bible Studies Fully Accessible FULLY ACCESSIBLE Info: Rev. Dave Kemp, Pastor 613-257-7761 for more information Minister: 613-257-5490 Everyone Welcome. Rev. Peter W. Dahlin, B.A., M.Div. 117 Victoria St., Carleton Place Child Care provided. Musical Director: Tony Stuart www.eternalhopechurch.ca WARM WELCOME TO ALL! R0012499293/0109

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“Following our normal policy, we would not release security until the value of the work outstanding was less than the value of the security,” Knowles said. It was noted the development coordinator recommends a compromised staged release of security. “All I am asking is that the town honour the site plan agreement that was made with me on that project and return securities as set out in that agreement,” Thorbjornsson said. “I am now hearing that following past practices you are not going to honour that agreement.” “In my conversation with Wayne, and of course we don’t have his report here, I thought there was a completely different sentiment than what’s being said now,” he continued. Knowles noted work on Thorbjornsson’s project has not been finished for some time, causing problems with neighbouring properties. “Do we have other ways to force the developer or to charge the developer for works, other than the security that we hold?” Antonakos asked. “You could try the court system, which is onerous, expensive and time consuming,” Knowles answered. “As far as I know, every municipality in the province uses the security method,” he continued. “Take the security from the developer to protect the taxpayers and the community, making sure they honour their commitment and agreement. When they finish the work, you give it back. As I said before, we have always practiced releasing the security based on the value of the work remaining.” Black called the vote on the staff recommendation for item three: to review revised landscaping, grading and drain-

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age plans and approve plans that fulfill the intent of the earlier approved plans. “You are being told wrong information here,” Thorbjornsson interjected. “I now feel council is renegotiating what’s already been undertaken,” Black said. “Wally, in all fairness...” “I think it’s only fair that I have a chance to correct the wrong information,” the developer said. The vote on item three carried.

“I feel we are replicating a discussion that was undertaken with our delegate and the developer,” he added. “I am not going to micromanage issues of this nature. Council needs to rely on staff and support staff that they have undertaken due diligence with the developer.” “We are sitting here talking about a developer who has already invested millions of dollars in our town, he’s created jobs, and he’s brought in new businesses,” Flynn noted. Disappointed “We must be consistent with all de“I am very disappointed in how we velopers,” Black said. “It has nothing to are dealing with an individual who has do with the individual.” requested to speak before this committee,” Antonakos said. “We just cut off Frustration discussion after a few minutes. It just “I tried so hard with staff,” Thordoesn’t seem right to me.” bjornsson said. “I felt it wasn’t going Black asked Thorbjornsson if he had anywhere. I tried to talk to members of any additional points that he would like council. I went so far as to stop paying to make. my property taxes because I felt I wasn’t “I feel this is not a very open, wel- getting the service I deserve. I don’t feel come discussion on how this town and I council has been all that supportive of can work together on finishing this proj- this project.” ect and potentially move onto the next Probert noted that there are no other ones,” Thorbjornsson commented. planning issues in Carleton Place that “I feel council has delegated an indi- are so complicated. vidual to negotiate with you and report “I have to wonder why,” he said. “I back to council with recommendations am quite happy with these recommenand we are dealing with them today,” dations and I think Wayne did a good Black said. job of representing our interest. UnforAgain, Thorbjornsson asked where tunately, Wally doesn’t agree with that, Fraser’s report was. but that’s the way it goes. We have other “It’s written here in the recommenda- developers that we need to be consistent tion,” Black said. with.” “No, that’s not his report,” the develCouncil carried the staff recomoper exclaimed. mendation for item four that sees an “I went over this with Wayne and fin- amendment to the property standards ished it when he left,” Knowles reiter- bylaw: All lands on which a subdivision ated. agreement, site plan control agreement, “I don’t think the report is necessary,” development permit agreement or other Antonakos said. “I just want to have a agreement requires certain works to be meaningful discussion without people completed, the required works shall be getting cut off. That’s what’s happening completed in accordance with the terms here.” of the agreement. Furthermore, the deBlack stated he was not cutting any- velopment co-ordinator is authorized to body off. negotiate a staged release of security.

According to Knowles, item five only came up within the last week and was not discussed with Fraser. Thorbjornsson asked the town waive the application fees to approve two caretaker apartments at 130 Industrial Ave and 5 Bates Dr. “This is really not related to the project at 130 Industrial Ave.,” he said. “We were talking about service issues and problems that we’ve had in the industrial park (theft and vandalism, garbage dumping, trespassing and more).” In an effort to rectify the situation, it was suggested by a local police officer to have somebody live in the industrial park. “The only way we could do this would be through a caretaker apartment,” Thorbjornsson said. “I would facilitate the units, but I am asking for council to meet me halfway and waive the application fees.” The director of planning and development said a residential caretaker’s unit is not necessarily appropriate in all situations in employment lands. It is a discretionary use. “It is important that the health and safety of the resident not be compromised by means of the development approval,” Young said. “That is the reason and requirement for a class three development application.” Without knowing the details of what Thorbjornsson is proposing, Les Reynolds, Carleton Place’s director of protective services and fire chief, has concerns about life safety and fire safety. “We would not have somebody live above a welding shop,” Thorbjornsson said. “We are going to do it where it makes sense.” “I am not asking for any favouritism,” he continued. “I am expressing interest in doing this and I think it would help the entire industrial park.” Council carried the staff recommen-

dation for item five that the developer pay fees for any applications. Clarification In Tuesday’s (Jan. 7) planning and protection committee meeting agenda, regarding item 124538, it was stated: “No ‘report’ was ever contemplated as the town’s interest is to move forward to have the work completed and the taxes paid at 130 Industrial Ave. Staff apologize for any confusion and not being clear on this issue at the meeting.”

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Community – To celebrate turning six-years-old, Jorja Legere, left, spends time gliding around the ice with her friend Fleurette Wardelle, 5, at the Free Holiday Skate hosted by Tim Hortons on Friday, Jan. 3 at the Almonte and District Community Centre.

2013 was another busy year for AGH, FVM and LCAS Every member of the team has remained focussed on doing what is best for our patients, residents and their families. It is difficult to go anywhere in Lanark County without hearing about kindness, compassion, professionalism, cleanliness and the quality of our food. Patients of the ambulance service use words like reassuring, professional and excellent and describe feeling safe in the care of our paramedics. Patients of the hospital consistently rank AGH in the top 10 per cent of hospitals in the province when asked whether they would recommend our inpatient and emergency departments to their friends and family. This year, our Obstetrics Unit was reported as having the best score in Ontario for that question. Residents and families tell us about caring staff, good programs and also talk about feeling safe in Fairview Manor. Once again, Fairview Manor has met or surpassed the provincial average in all four of the publicly reported quality indicators. None of these results would be possible without the commitment and dedication of our staff,

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physicians, midwives and volunteers. In December, Board Chair Paul Virgin, Chief of Staff Michael Dolan and I were pleased to honour 69 staff members and physicians who have given more 975 years of service, including four remarkable individuals who have been with the organization for 40 years or more. I would like to thank everyone associated with Almonte General Hospital, Fairview Manor and Lanark County Ambulance Service for your commitment to safe, high-quality care for our patients and residents. I would also like to express our collective gratitude to those we serve for your ongoing support. Your positive comments, constructive suggestions and gifts to the Foundation all contribute to helping us improve to serve you better. I wish all of you a Happy and Healthy New Year. Mary Wilson Trider is the President and CEO of Almonte General Hospital

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Another year has flown by, as staff, physicians, midwives and volunteers have been busy providing safe, high-quality care to the patients and residents served by Lanark County Ambulance Service, Fairview Manor and Almonte General Hospital. Mary Wilson Trider During the past 12 months, we have responded to more than 15,500 ambulance calls, provided nearly 41,000 days of care to residents, delivered more than 425 babies, looked after 1,000 inpatients, treated almost 16,000 people in the Emergency Department, performed more than 1,000 surgical procedures, had 1,700 Day Hospital visits and supported nearly 2,000 outpatient clinic visits. It is difficult to estimate the number of specimens tested, meals cooked, invoices paid, work orders fulfilled, miles of floors cleaned or kilometres driven.

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business associates. “We recognize the value of the work of Lanark County Interval House,” said Thorbjornsson. The announcement was made on Nov. 13 at Thorbjornsson’s office, located in Scandia Business Park in Carleton Place’s industrial park. In attendance: Erin LeeTodd, LCIH executive director; Jennifer Greaves, LCIH financial coordinator; local councillors Louis Antonakos and Jerry Flynn; and Thorbjornsson’s wife, Daja Kjartansdottir.

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Seniors in Mississippi Mills could soon have more opportunities to age in their hometown now that Mills Community Support has proposed a 20unit expansion to the existing Country Street residence in Almonte. At the Committee of the Whole meeting held Nov. 5, Mike Coxon of Mills Community Support gave a presentation outlining phase three of the Country Street Seniors’ Residence, which will add additional units to the existing complex and possibly a seniors’ centre. “If I’ve done anything wrong, I stand to be corrected, and I’ll take my public flogging,” stated Carleton Place Mayor Wendy LeBlanc, after responding to comments by Coun. Louis Antonakos during Nov. 5’s planning and protection committee meeting. Two weeks earlier (Oct. 22), Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital (CPDMH) chief executive officer Toni Surko attended the municipality’s policy review committee meeting, providing an update on the status of the hospital’s redevelopment project and taking questions from council and members of the public. “It was a great presentation,” Antonakos said on Nov. 5. “Toni made a lot of comments and a lot of questions were asked.” On the other hand, since the meeting, the councillor noted, “there has been a lot of chatter all over town.” The talk, he explained, is in response to a comment the mayor made in regards to obtaining the support of a number of lobbyists in Toronto who are working on

Nov. 21 The 2013 Brett Pearson Run for Your Life was a huge success, raising an outstanding $5,787 and attracting more than 300 people. Nicole Pearson of Carleton Place established the event, now in its third year, following her son’s death by suicide in 2006. Though the years have passed, through the smoke and flame, John Kenny still sees the child – the one who didn’t make it, much though he tried, while on a fire call. Choking up several times, pausing, sometimes for what must have seemed like an eternity for him, to compose himself, it all came back. Though his new novel, The Spark, is a work of fiction, it does draw on his experiences as a Toronto firefighter. Reading aloud from chapter two of his book, the Ebb’s Bay resident, now far removed from a cold winter’s night, giving CPR to a child’s lifeless body, adjusted his glasses, looked out at family and friends gathered at the Carleton Place Canoe Club on Sunday, Nov.10, and said, “Firefighters are flesh and blood, too.” Nov. 28 Dr. James Naismith helped to put the town of Almonte on the map as the hometown of the inventor of basketball. Now, it’s possible that in the near future, happy couples will be able to start their lives together at the place he called home. At the Mississippi Mills Committee of the Whole meeting Nov. 19, a motion was brought forward, recommending

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The 2013 Carleton Place parade was a hit. The streets were lined with spectators waiting to catch a glimpse of Santa and Mrs. Claus (above). that council approve the necessary zoning bylaw amendment to allow a portion of the Naismith homestead at 4968 County Road 29 to be zoned as a wedding and events venue instead of its current agricultural designation. Carleton Place residents will soon have to get used to more frequent stops along Lake Avenue East after council authorized an all-way stop at the Francis Street intersection. Furthermore, the 2014 municipal budget will accommodate a crossing guard at the junction, approximately $6,000 yearly. Lanark County Interval House (LCIH) has received a $50,000 donation from Carleton Place developer Volunder ‘Wally’ Thorbjornsson and

Dec. 5 On Tuesday, Nov. 26 during its regular meeting, Carleton Place Town Council authorized the mayor and the clerk to execute an agreement of purchase and sale to sell 39 Beckwith Street to a local developer. An offer was made at full asking price of $350,000, without concessions from the town, and accepted by council. The development will be a mixed residential and commercial building in the downtown area beside Market Square. Dressed to the nines in the moodlit auditorium of Almonte Old Town Hall the night of Thursday, Nov. 28, Mississippi Mills’ biggest movers and shakers had the chance to celebrate the people who make the town the great place at the 2013 Business Awards Gala. Put on annually by the Mississippi Mills Chamber of Commerce, the Business Awards Gala is a time to recognize all of the community members and business owners who have dedicated their time to improving their town. It is a night filled with food, laughter and a sense of community spirit.

On Friday, Dec. 6, every day kindnesses will be recognized with the first ever Pay it Forward Days event in Carleton Place and Mississippi Mills. The goal: to have as many people as possible pass on favours throughout the day. Dec. 12 Get your skis shined up and your goggles ready – Mount Pakenham Ski Resort has opened its doors for the season. After last week’s early snowstorm that had us all waking up to a winter wonderland, staff at Mount Pakenham were able to move their opening day up a full week. The first runs of the year were ready on Saturday, Nov. 30. Speed signs posted in school zones in Carleton Place and the town’s traffic and parking bylaw will soon be speaking the same language. Councillors heard from Dave Young, the director of public works, during last Tuesday’s (Dec. 3) gathering of the physical environment committee. Young said public works staff undertook a review of speed signage in school zones as well as the municipality’s traffic and parking bylaw and discovered “some signs indicated a 40 km/h (kilometres per hour) zone, but the bylaw had not been amended to reflect this.” “We saw some discrepancy in the signage and the bylaw,” he continued. “This is a housekeeping exercise.” Many young girls dream of one day dancing on stage to the music of The Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky’s timeless holiday classic. See PAST page A/CP15

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Some dreams become reality, just ask Lanark resident Jaclyn Stewart, 10. This year the internationally renowned Winnipeg Royal Ballet performed The Nutcracker at the National Arts Centre (NAC) in Ottawa, from Dec. 4 to 8, and Jaclyn was cast as one of the festive party girls. It was her first time in a professional production. Jaclyn is a student at Rosemary Breman School of Dancing in Carleton Place. Dec. 19 The Town of Mississippi Mills has a problem with open or unclosed building permits, according to a report compiled by the town’s chief building official for the Dec. 3 Committee of the Whole meeting. A backlog of permits that have remained unclosed has built up since the town’s creation in 1998 and is now at an unacceptable level, said Len Smith, the

chief building official. He brought forward two recommendations to the Dec. 3 meeting of Committee of the Whole to deal with the problem. First, he recommended hiring a full-time building inspector to work on a contract to address the current backlog of open permits. His second recommendation was to implement a security deposit for future permits as an incentive for the public to promptly close their accounts. With the support of her family, her friends and those in her community, Dew Rotar of Clayton continues to heal following her double-lung transplant at Toronto General Hospital (TGH) on Dec. 4. Dew, 33, has pulmonary fibrosis — the same disease that plagues Ottawa’s Hélène Campbell. Carleton Place’s current agreement with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to provide municipal policing in the town expired on Oct. 31, 2013. As a result, the OPP has requested the

town execute an amending agreement that is based on its existing agreement but removes the community services officer (CSO) enhancement and moves to the current (2012) costing formula. Dec. 26 The Town of Mississippi Mills could soon be using the services of a new pound, after Committee of the Whole passed a motion recommending that council agree to commit to a 10-year Memorandum of Understanding with the proposed Montague Township pound at their meeting Dec. 17. On Thursday, Dec. 19 the ServiceOntario branch located at 154 Bridge Street in Almonte closed its doors for good. “We have made sure our offices located at Carleton Place and in Stittsville will continue to meet the service needs of Almonte residents,” Christian Hasse, a communications representative from ServiceOntario, said in an email to the Canadian Gazette.

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Sports – In every great season, there’s bound to be a hiccup or two. Sunday’s slip happened to bring an end to a season-long 18game home winning streak for the Carleton Place Canadians. Coming off a three-week holiday break and missing their top scorer Andy Sturtz from the lineup, the Canadians dropped their first game of 2013-14 at the Neelin Street Community Centre, a 2-1 decision to the Hawkesbury Hawks in front of just over 250 fans. Adam Lloyd had the lone marker for the Canadians, late in the third period, from Kelly Summers and Brett D’Andrea. The goal pulled the home side to within one of the Hawks but that’s as close as they would get. They were unable to score the equalizer despite pulling goalie Guillaume Therien in the last minute for an extra skater. Zach Car put the Hawks up 1-0 at the 1:27 mark of the first period. Yanik Laliberte scored what would turn out to be the game winner at 15:15 of the third. The Hawks sit in last place in the 12-team Central Canada Hockey League (CCHL) standings, but they seem to have the Canadians’ number this year. Carleton Place entered Sunday’s

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Sports – The action was fast and furious at the Almonte arena on Dec. 22 as Les Gouveneures de Sainte-Foy Sillery from Quebec City visited to take on the Novice A AlmontePakenham Thunder. The teams fought hard to a 2-2 tie in a very competitive game.

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The long drive was worth it for the Hawkesbury Hawks, as they defeated the Carleton Place Canadians, on their home ice, by a score of 2-1, on Sunday, Jan. 5. Here, Dylan Gareau (right) of the Canadians moves in on net. contest riding an overall 15-game win streak. Their previous loss? Way back on Nov. 1 – at Hawkesbury. Canadians, who entered the week as the second highest ranked Junior A hockey team in Canada, saw their record ‘slip’ to 34-6-0-1. At 69 points, they continue to hold on to a healthy lead in the CCHL, 14 points clear of

the Smiths Falls Bears (26-123-0 for 55 points). Carleton Place will have an opportunity for revenge this Friday, Jan. 10 when they travel to Hawkesbury for another date with the Hawks. They return home to face-off against the Kemptville 73’s on Sunday, Jan. 12. Game time that afternoon is 3 p.m.

Sports – The Carleton Place Canadians have swept two of the three Central Canada Junior A Hockey League (CCHL) Corporate Hype Player of the Month honours for December. The Player of the Month is Andy Sturtz of the Canadians. Sturtz has been outstanding all year for the #2 nationally ranked Canadians and December was no different as he collected 11 (5G, 6A) points in six games. The Canadians forward has only been held scoreless three times in 39 games and has had a point in 19 of his last 20 games. The Buffalo, NY native leads the CCHL in scoring with 69 points (32G, 37A) and is top in goals with 32. Joining Sturtz is teammate Guillaume Therien who earns Goalie of the Month honours. Therien was a perfect 4-0 winning all of his starts as well as earning three first game stars. The Canadians netminder boasted an outstanding 1.02 Goals Against Average and .962 Save Percentage for December. The Mirabel, Que., native is 14-1-1-0 in his last 16 games and is currently fourth overall in goal-

tending statistics with 2.71 Goals Against and .916 Save Percentage. The Rookie of the Month is Zachary Senyshyn of the Smiths Falls Bears. Senyshyn had a breakout month for the Bears with six goals in five games including a hat-trick against the Hawkesbury Hawks. The Bears forward earned a first and two second game stars for his contributions. The Nepean, Ont., native’s efforts were also acknowledged by the OHL’s Sault Ste. Greyhounds, signing Senyshyn and playing him in four games in late December. Honorable Mentions: Player of the Month – D Kelly Summers (Carleton Place Canadians), F Greg Jansz (Gloucester Rangers), and F Nick Laburn (Kanata Stallions) Goalie of the Month – Alexandre Savard-Belanger (Ottawa Jr. Senators) and Nate Skidmore (Gloucester Rangers) Rookie of the Month – F Matt Foget (Gloucester Rangers) and D Kris Myllari (Kanata Stallions)

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In order to register, all riders must have a valid driver’s license, insurance and a 2014 trail permit. Riders are also asked for a $25 minimum pledge in support of the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital (CPDMH) Foundation. Pledge forms are also available for those interested in collecting additional funds for the Hospital; all proceeds will be directed to help purchase needed patient care equipment which includes replacement X-ray equipment. “Overall, it’s a great trip for a great cause and is not to be missed!” adds Robyn Arseneau, Manager of Fundraising for the CPDMH Foundation.

Upon arriving in Petawawa from Carleton Place, accommodations are enjoyed at the Quality Inn where one can relax and warm-up in the pool and hot tub. The Beauties of the Beast have use of the hotel’s meeting room throughout their stay to act as a common room where the ride can be discussed and where riders can get to know each other better. Dinner takes place at Kelsey’s at 7:00 PM where great food, beverages and laughs are enjoyed by all.

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The Ottawa West Golden Knights defeated the Almonte Thunder in Junior B hockey action on Saturday, Jan. 4, by a score of 3-2. Here, Nick Villeneuve of the Thunder (24) fights his way between to Knights. Almonte takes to the ice again Jan. 10 at 7:30 p.m. against the Perth Blue Wings in Perth. the contest 3-2. Justin Marquis made it interesting for Thunder fans with his 11th goal of the year with less than five minutes left in regulation. But the visitors managed to keep Almonte at bay the rest of the way and hold on for the regulation win. Tyler McKechnie had the other goal for the Thunder. Connor Gavan-Coady, Marc Shanks and Dave Kilrea replied for the Knights who lead the Metro Division with a solid record of 22-6-0-1 for 45 points, nine up on Clarence and Ottawa. Sunday, Jan. 5, they traveled to

Clarence and dropped a 7-4 decision to the Beavers. Clarence pulled away in this seesaw affair with three goals in the third period. Sebastien Dion led the way for the home team with a hat trick. Nick Draper had a pair and Adam Baxter scored once and added three assists. Riley Shore and Nick Villeneuve each had a goal and an assist for the Thunder. Haydon Devlin and Andrew Rowbotham had singles in the losing cause. Goalie Ryan McLaughlin picked up the win for Clarence

with a 35-save performance. Richard Barr made 26 stops off 33 shots and suffered the loss for the Thunder. Next up, the Thunder have a big divisional game in Perth against the Blue Wings on Friday. Game time is 7:30 p.m. The Blue Wings (10-14-1-4 for 25 points) are just two points back of Almonte (1111-2-3 for 27 points) in the Valley Division standings. Saturday night, Jan. 11, Thunder play host to the Stittsville Royals. Puck drops at the Almonte & District Community Centre at 7:30 p.m.

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Sports – The Almonte Thunder continue to hold down third spot in the Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League’s Valley Division despite dropping three of four since Christmas. Returning from a 12-day holiday break, Thunder dropped a 7-4 decision to the Renfrew Timberwolves on Friday, Dec. 27, a much tamer affair with their division rival compared to the fight-filled encounter in Almonte on Dec. 14 which saw 10 ejections and close to 260 minutes in penalties. They bounced right back from the Dec. 27 setback and knocked off the Arnprior Packers at home the next night. Thunder’s leading scorer Liam Killeen broke a 1-1 tie with a power play goal midway through the second period. He then added the insurance marker, again with the man advantage, early in the third. Alex Daley was outstanding in net for Almonte, kicking out 35 of the 36 shots he faced. Erik Miksik made 33 saves in taking the defeat for the Packers. Brock Saunders had the other goal for the Thunder. Ty Fleming had the lone marker for the Packers. The Thunder dropped both their games this past weekend. Playing at home Saturday night against the Ottawa West Golden Knights, Almonte never led and eventually dropped

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Public Works Department Waste Site: Winter Hours now in effect. Mon, Tues, Fri. 10 am - 5 pm; Sat 10 am - 1 pm Garbage and recycling must be placed at curbside by 7 a.m. No large item pickup; 2 bags without a tag additional bags must have bag tag, each tag $1. Blue boxes $7 and tags $1 available at Municipal Office or Landfill site.

Building Department Wood Stove “solid fuel permit” needed to install a wood stove. Solar Projects see our website for weekend work schedules. Expect extended work schedule for month of January. Projects are expected to be operational within two months. After-hours contact regarding solar concerns, please call 613-812-0469

No charge replacement blue box upon return of the broken box. Hazardous Waste Materials Site in Carleton Place re-opens in June. Winter Parking restrictions are in effect. Temperatures below -10, sand is more effective than road salt. Snow and ice are slipperier at 0 degrees than at -20 degrees. Black ice forms on road surfaces in early morning hours when temperatures hover around 0 degrees Use caution when driving, plows and sanders are working on our roads.

Tax Department Interim Tax bills to be mailed end of January; check newsletter inside for payment methods and important information regarding your bill. Interim payments are due February 28th and April 30th. You are responsible to ensure the Township has your current mailing address, any changes must be advised in writing. If Canada Post has modified your address please advise the Township office in writing.

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2014 ELECTION October 27th THOUGHT OF RUNNING FOR COUNCIL? CONTACT THE MUNICIPAL OFFICE FOR INFORMATION ON HOW, WHEN AND WHERE TO FILE. NOMINATION BEGINS JANUARY 2, 2014. Wedding Bells for 2014? Officiate services for Civil Marriages and Marriage Licenses and are available. For more information contact: 613-267-6500 or email: admin@dnetownship.ca

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From left, Ottawa West Golden Knight Mike Milito, Pat, Sheri, and Kaitlyn Leighton, and the Almonte Thunder’s Kane Abbis-Mills pose for the ceremonial puck drop during the Eric Leighton Memorial Game which took place at the Almonte and District Community Centre Jan. 4. Proceeds from the 50/50 draw at the game ($403) went towards the Jump Start program. Photo by DESMOND DEVOY

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Sports – Eric Leighton may no longer be playing hockey, but thanks to his fans and family, needy kids can take to the ice in his place. Leighton died following an explosion in a shop class at an Ottawa high school on May 26, 2011. A Junior B hockey player, he had played on local teams like the Ottawa West Golden Knights and the Almonte Thunder. So when those two teams came together at the Almonte arena for the Eric Leighton Memorial Game on Saturday, Jan. 4, it was only fitting that both sides remembered their late fellow player by donating the $403 raised from the 50/50 draw to go towards the Jump Start program. “We are very appreciative of everything that Almonte has done to remember him in the game,� said Leighton’s sister, Kaitlyn, after her mother Sheri, backed up by her father Pat,

dropped the ceremonial puck at the start of last weekend’s game. “Big thanks to Almonte.� While tradition dictates that team captains represent the ceremonial face-off, Ottawa West was represented by one of Leighton’s best friends, Mike Milito, who hugged all of the family members on the ice. With so many people from Almonte and Ottawa who remembered Leighton, when the two teams come together, “you go home feeling like you are a million bucks,� said Kaitlyn. So far, since the setting up of the Eric Leighton ‘I Love to Play Hockey’ Foundation within the Jump Start organization, it has collected about $33,000. “It just keeps climbing,� said Kaitlyn, describing the foundation as “a program that helps inner city kids in Ottawa,� to buy equipment like skates and padding, and to give them the opportunity to learn from great coaches along the way. After the face-off, the family showed off their new tattoos they had gotten to remember

Leighton. Sheri had a portrait of her son, while Kaitlyn’s tattoo was of a butterfly bearing her brother’s favourite colours. While a memento etched in permanent ink on their skin is one way of remembering, for the Leighton family, their son will never be far from their mind – especially tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 10. It would have been Eric’s 21st birthday. Thunder generosity The Thunder’s goodwill will continue on Friday, Jan. 24, with another memorial game slated for 8 p.m. at the Stewart Community Centre’s arena in Pakenham, as part of the Frost Fest. The game against the Arnprior Packers will be held in the memory of Sharon Ryan, who lost her battle with cancer. Donations will be sought for the Almonte General Hospital and the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital, and Ryan’s husband, Mike, along with their family, is scheduled to drop the ceremonial first puck.

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