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February 11, 2016 | 64 pages
Frequency of in-camera sessions questioned Ashley Kulp
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In an effort to retain transparency with the public and improve the efficiency of council, Coun. Theresa Fritz has proposed Carleton Place pare down its number of in-camera sessions. At her request, the issue was added to the physical environment committee agenda during its regular meeting Feb. 2. Fritz said she understands the need for in-camera meetings, however, the long-time journalist in her admits they make her “suspicious.” “In the last 16 months, I look at the number of in-cam-
era meetings we’ve had and it wouldn’t hurt us to look at reducing that number,” she said. “…This community has changed. It’s grown from subdivisions and sales of land, to personnel matters and litigation and there’s a requirement for these meetings to be held…” She compared Carleton Place with municipalities of a similar size, such as Arnprior and Renfrew, noting those councils traditionally go incamera once or twice a month. “There are times we go incamera at every meeting,” Fritz pointed out. She suggested unless issues are of a timely nature, in-camera sessions could be
condensed to once or twice a month, which the majority of council favoured. Fritz admitted the Jan. 26 article in this newspaper on the alleged in-camera breach of confidential information by a council member to a representative on the Carleton Place & District Hospital board, prompted the idea. “The article from last week got me thinking about it. I may be new to being a politician, but I’m not new to politics,” she said. Deputy mayor Jerry Flynn wasn’t opposed to Fritz’s proposal. “…It’s the same amount See IN-CAMERA page A/CP2
The NHL Alumni Tour made a stop at the Almonte Community Centre Feb. 5, as part of a fundraiser for the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. Former NHL players were pitted against the Law Enforcement All-Stars in the fun charity game. Above, Law Enforcement All-Stars captain Bob Hawn; Scotiabank Carleton Place’s manager of personal banking, Chris Patterson; Special Olympian Rob McLellan; Lanark County OPP Staff Sgt. Nancy Graves; Almonte Thunder president Shalon Doxsee; NHL All-Stars coach Walter Gretzky; and NHL All-Stars’ Shean Donovan during the ceremonial puck drop. Left, former Toronto Maple Leaf star Mike Krushelnyski is announced. For more photos, see page A/CP18.
Carleton Place Winter Carnival set for Feb. 20 Tara Gesner
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The Carleton Place Winter Carnival, now in its fourth year, provides a family-friendly atmosphere for all to enjoy. Again presented by Luxart Homes, the event takes place on Saturday, Feb. 20 at Riverside Park, running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s theme: Chilly’s Circus. The Carleton Place Winter Carnival comes about as
a result of community effort, with the affair organized and planned by a dedicated committee of volunteers: Sarah Cavanagh, Monika Henry, Chrysanthe Michaelis, Shannon O’Neill and Jessica Smith. With the exception of food items and merchandise inside the Merchant Market, everything is free. “This year’s carnival is back bigger and better than ever,” O’Neill said. “We are going all out.”
She noted the committee would be entirely unable to achieve any of its objectives without the generous support of community businesses, volunteer organizations, town departments and even individuals. Emcee Jack Denovan is returning to the stage for a second consecutive year to provide updates on the day’s many events.
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