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Industrial park fire results in $400,000 in damage BY TARA GESNER
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A fire broke out early Sunday morning at Scandia Business Park in Carleton Place, reducing one two-level industrial building to rubble. The call for a fire at 130 Industrial Ave. came in at 4:05 a.m. on March 11, with the local Ocean Wave Fire Company (OWFC) dispatched to the site. Arriving first on scene at 4:15 a.m. was deputy fire chief Dave Joy. He was met with heavy smoke. “I immediately set up command,” he told the Canadian Gazette. Owing to a possibility of being short on manpower, the deputy chief initiated mutual aid from brigades
in Beckwith and Mississippi Mills. Drummond/North Elmsley Tay Valley Fire Rescue was also called but cancelled en route. “Beckwith responded with four firefighters,” Joy said, and because of a water supply issue, “Mississippi Mills came with its ladder truck and tankers.” In emergency services, mutual aid is an agreement among emergency responders to lend assistance across jurisdictional boundaries. Joy noted a taxi driver passing by the Scandia Business Park reported the fire. Wally Thorbjornsson, the property’s owner, contacted on holiday in See FIRE page A/CP2
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Amanda Linton holds a curling broom signed by Canadian Olympic curlers including Rachel Homan and her team, Jennifer Jones and her team, and John Morris, being auctioned at the Parkinson’s Superspiel held at the Carleton Place Curling Club on Saturday, March 10. For more photos, see page A/CP18.
Canadians playoff hockey fever hits Carleton Place They dominated regular season play and now the Carleton Place Canadians will begin their quest for their fifth straight CCHL championship. The 2014-2017 Bogart Cup champions will kick off quarterfinal playoff action with Game 1 at home this Friday, March 16 against the Rockland Nationals. Puck drops at 7:45 p.m. at the Carleton Place Community
Centre. The full schedule is as follows: • Game 2: Sunday, March 18 in Rockland at 2:30 p.m. • Game 3: Wednesday, March 21 in Carleton Place at 8:15 p.m. • Game 4: Thursday, March 22 in Rockland at 7:30 p.m. • Game 5 (if necessary): Saturday, March 24 in Carleton Place at
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dians are currently doing battle with the Renfrew Timberwolves in the quarterfinals of those playoffs. They are one win away from advancing to the semi-finals after a 6-2 win in Renfrew on Sunday night (March 11) to bring their lead in the series to 3-1. Jr Canadians seeing playoff success The Jr Canadians had a chance to After finishing in top spot in the wrap up the series Tuesday, March 13 CCHL2, the Carleton Place Jr Cana- (after press time).
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Dolls take International Women’s Day celebrants on world tour BY DESMOND DEVOY
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Before there was Barbie, there were Indigenous dolls — and their stories are deeper and more culturally significant than the blond bombshell. Rose Moses, an Ojibwe First Nation doll maker from northern Ontario was the special guest at the International Women’s Day celebrations at the North Lanark Community Health Centre on Friday, March 9. “I want to acknowledge the territory we are on today,” she said, before beginning her doll making workshop. She noted that the Algonquin and Ojibwe peoples have similar languages and cultures.
While she collects dolls, she also makes them for the Children’s Aid Society, who “asked me to do a series of dolls for foster kids,” she said. Making the dolls for foster kids was significant for her because “I spent all my childhood in one (foster home),” she said. Other social service workers use dolls in different ways, for therapy for example. “Doll making is used by therapists because it is known as a healing modality,” she said. When she was living in Regina, Sask., she married a Mohawk man, but the couple noticed that “there was nothing native in the stores,” until one day, she saw an Indigenous puppet. “I freaked out,” she said, even
though it was the “ugliest thing I’d ever seen.” She then took the assembled ladies on a world tour of dolls, starting with the Indigenous “grandmother doll,” which “is very important in our culture,” as is the strong sister doll. “We are all sisters. We are all strong women,” she said. She also presented an Inuit doll, and Aborigine doll from Australia, and even a topsy-turvy doll that had its roots in the time of slavery in the American Deep South. The doll would be of a white girl, but, when turned inside out, would transform into the girl’s “Mammy,” an black nanny. She explained that Russian “nesting dolls” were not just tourist
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The Table, foodcoreLGL to host second annual Good Food in Schools Forum There is a growing movement in schools across Canada, a movement that is looking more closely at the food kids eat at school and that is getting them more involved with growing, making and understanding healthy foods. It is widely acknowledged that school gardens, food literacy programs and programs that provide access to healthy food can make important contributions to student learning and support their social and physical well-being. Many schools and community organizations throughout Lanark, and Leeds and Grenville Counties have or are interested in joining this movement. While the interest is there, many schools, parents, and local organizations aren’t sure where to start or how to get help taking their ideas from seed to harvest. In order to inspire, support and celebrate new and existing food initiatives The Table Community Food Centre and foodcoreLGL are excited to host the second annual Good Food in Schools Forum. The all-day event will be on Wednesday March 28, 2018 at The Gallipeau Centre in Smiths Falls. The forum will be a space where educators, community organizers, parents and others interested in the promotion and implementation of healthy lunch and snack
programs, school gardens, and food literacy can come together to share ideas, network and learn best practices from one another. Jen Coorsh, co-ordinator of Canadian Organic Growers (COG) -Ottawa’s Growing Up Organic Program will be the event’s Keynote speaker. COG has had a long history of working within schools to bring good food and experiential garden-based learning to classrooms in and around the city of Ottawa. Jen will speak of successes, challenges, tools and resources for the creation, implementation and ongoing success of school gardens and edible classrooms. The forum’s agenda includes many more excellent speakers and opportunities for educators, students, gardeners and farmers, and other health and food professionals to share their experiences or ask questions about fostering a healthier relationship with food and our food system among our children and youth. Please join us for the day, all are welcome. For more information and to register for the forum please visit http://thetablecfc.org/event/good-foodschools-forum-2018 or contact Coral Sproule, Youth Food Skills Coordinator at The Table coral@thetablecfc.org 613-267-6428 x 6. Submitted by The Table
Insurance company’s good will sweeps through Lanark, Leeds and Grenville The Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group, an Ontariobased home and auto insurance company donated $547,000 to charities across the province in 2017. $397,300 was donated as part of their C.A.R.E (Create a Ripple Effect) program, an additional $150,000 was donated to local historical organizations throughout the province as part of Canada 150th celebrations. The company aimed to provide financial support to organizations that support the overall well-being of the communities they serve. From youth organizations to hospitals, festive community events, to settlers villages, museums and food bank donations, The Commonwell touched many lives across the province this past year. They work closely with members of the communities that they serve in to ensure that funds are distributed where urgently needed. Perth and Surrounding Area Hub Hospice Palliative Care $10,000; Lanark County Restorative Justice $5,000; Lanark County Therapeutic Riding Program $2,500; We C. A. R. E- Rural Ottawa South Support Ser. $25,000; Canadian Cancer Society — $7,500; Lanark Highlands Youth Centre — $2,000; Habitat for Humanity — Perth/Ottawa South $25,000; Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation — $14,866;
Perth Union Library — $3,000; Robbie Dean Counselling Centre — $10,000; Kemptville Hospital Foundation — $6,000; Big Brothers Big Sisters Smiths Falls — $762.60; Perth Food Banks: $10,500; and, Pembroke Regional Hospital: $25,000. Area Total: $147,128 Lindsay and area: Campbellford Memorial Hospital: $20,000; Big Brothers Big Sisters — Kawartha Lakes $5,972; Big Brothers Big Sisters — North Durham $5,000; We C.A.R.E — Community Care — North Durham $25,000; A Place Called Home — $7,500; Dress for Success — $5,000; Jennifer Ashleigh Children’s Charity — $10,000; Osteoporosis — Peterborough Chapter — $1,500; Precious Minds Support Services — $5,000; Five Counties Children’s Foundation — $20,000; Girls Incorporated $10,000; YMCA- Belleville $5,000; Santa Claus Stocking Fund — $1,000; Kawartha Food Share — $10,000; Kawartha Lakes Food Source — $10,000; and, Junior Achievement: $3,450. Area Total: $144,422 Alexandria and area: We C.A.R.E — Community
& Primary Health Care $25,000; Stormont Dundas Glengarry Ahkwesahsne Children’s Treatment Centre — $10,000; Cornwall Community Hospital Foundation $25,000; Alfred Food Bank — $2,500; Bereaved Families of Cornwall — $5,000; Society of St. Vincent De Paul — $2,500; L’Orginal Fook Bank — $2,500; Agape Centre $2,500; Hawkesbury Centre Food Bank $2,500; and, Big Brothers Big Sisters Cornwall — $750. Area Total: $105,750 “We think of the C.A.R.E program as our way to get actively involved in the great causes and organizations in the Ontario towns that we serve,” said Tim Shauf, president and CEO of the Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group. “We think it’s important to do our part in sustaining and promoting local organizations that provide critical support to members of these communities. We hope that these year-round donations make a difference in the lives of people across the province.” To apply for a C.A.R.E. donation: Registered charities with a focus on children, health-care efforts or safety, located within The Commonwell’s trading area can apply at https://thecommonwell.ca/ create-a-ripple-effect/.
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for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County through the annual Tim Hortons Bowl for Kids Sake event. The kindness and generosity of the community is overwhelming, and we’re looking forward to continuing our work within Lanark County. We’d like to thank our title sponsor Tim Hortons, as well as each of the Tim Hortons restaurants in Lanark County for their support of our event. When choosing a business to support in Lanark County, please consider supporting our generous event sponsors. These sponsors covered all event expenses so that all dollars raised through pledges could go directly to agency programs.
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Lanark County Tourism releases updated Maple Routes map Thanks to the combined efforts of municipal and tourism partners, Lanark County’s tourism department is pleased to announce the release of the Maple Routes Map, updated for 2018. Much more than just a map, Maple Routes is a document that is relevant for both visitors and residents in Lanark County. The updated map builds on the foundation laid by the first Maple Routes map, which was released in 2013. As an easy-to-use resource, the map uses colour-coded icons to identify museums, key recreational features and other tourism assets. Biking routes, driving tours, hiking trails, golfing, skiing, boat launches, scenic lookouts and more are identified. Users are invited to explore one of the five scenic Maple Byway Tours that traverse Lanark County, while enjoying recreational opportunities and maple-inspired experiences and destinations along the way. Lanark County businesses and industries that include a maple theme or element are also highlighted. “It’s no coincidence the maple theme is so prevalent in Lanark County,” Tourism
Manager Marie White explained. “As the Maple Syrup Capital of Ontario, maple syrup is intertwined with our county’s culture. Identifying and highlighting those tourism experiences that include a maple element is important for visitors.” The Lanark County map has been brought up-to-date for 2018, with several new additions, including valuable information relating to the maple syrup industry in Ontario. Reference to new syrup grades, which were recently updated by federal and provincial legislation, offers guidance for visitors interested in purchasing Lanark County maple syrup. “Visitors are looking for information to guide them in their maple journey,” White said, “and we’re happy to be able to include the new grading standards in the updated map.” The Maple Trail, which appeared in the 2013 version, highlights seasonal maple sugar bushes and camps in Lanark County. The addition of an interactive Maple Adventure section highlights the locations in Lanark County where local maple products and maple experiences can be found year-round.
In total, the map identifies more than 35 maple-inspired businesses and attractions in Lanark County. “Maple syrup isn’t just about visiting a local sugar bush in the spring, it’s a year-round experience here,” White said. “We’re thrilled to be able to highlight the many Lanark County businesses that have embraced the maple theme.” Updating the road map with new roads and subdivisions was a lengthy project that involved the support and contribution from municipal partners, including the municipalities of Beckwith, Carleton Place, Drummond/North Elmsley, Lanark Highlands, Mississippi Mills, Montague, Perth and Tay Valley. “I’m so grateful for the assistance and contributions from my municipal partners,” White said. “This map is a product of the combined efforts of the county as a whole.” The free map is available from the Lanark County Tourism office. Please call 1-888-4526275 to request your copy. It is also available online at http://lanarkcountytourism.com/ free-brochures/ Submitted by Lanark County
Festivals & Events Guide now available in Lanark County Lanark County’s Tourism Department, in partnership with the municipalities of Beckwith, Carleton Place, Drummond/North Elmsley, Lanark Highlands, Mississippi Mills, Montague, Perth, Tay Valley and Smiths Falls, is pleased to announce the release of
the 2018 Lanark County Festivals & representing the wealth of events that take Events guide. place each year within the region. The compilation of the Festivals & “Our communities tell their story through Events guide is one that involves virtually events and Lanark County is very strong in every community group and organization in See GUIDE page 7 the county, and is a comprehensive resource
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Nashville is a major North American destination When you arrive in the centre of Nashville one of the first things you’ll notice is the huge number of construction cranes which currently grace the skyline. The Tennessee capital is booming! Construction is happening everywhere as the city tries to cope with an incredible influx of visitors and permanent residents. The only comparable situation my wife and I can recall on our travels is Dublin, Ireland in 2006. That city was transformed as the “Celtic Tiger” economic juggernaut briefly made Dublin the boom capital of Europe. In 2006 the only place on earth with more construction cranes was Dubai, the largest centre in the United Arab Emirates. As we know boom turned to bust in Dublin and the tiger scurried out of town with its tail between its legs. Based on what Kathleen and I learned during our latest visit to Middle Tennessee last month, we don’t expect that to happen in Nashville. As we march steadily toward 2020 the future prospects for “Music City” look very bright indeed! Certainly music and the country music industry in particular are a vital part of Nashville’s thriving economy. Music is worth an estimated $10 billion a year to the city.
However that’s just one-third of what the Health Care business – and in the United States health care is a business – contributes to the local economy. Nashville is a city of hospitals, especially just west of downtown where what is known locally as “Hospital Row” is situated. Vanderbilt University Medical Center alone has a staff of 24,000. Business and commerce is expanding everywhere in Greater Nashville which today has a population of nearly two million. That number is rising rapidly as the city and its suburbs expand at a torrid rate. At present an estimated 90 people a day come to Nashville to live. Yes, 90 more permanent residents every day of the year. Little wonder there are apartment, condo and housing projects bristling everywhere! So, why Nashville? Well, there are many factors. It is the capitol (with an “O”) of Tennessee. Being a seat of government automatically means jobs and business opportunities. The hotel where we stay is located in the city’s small but vibrant financial district, a stone’s throw from Capitol Hill. Nashville’s geographic location, in the heart of the southeastern U.S., means the climate is good with hot weather in the spring, summer and fall and mild winters. This year there
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has been one snowfall (it was gone the next day) and one morning of freezing rain. Certainly the fact the music industry plays such a big role in Nashville makes it a magnet, not only for entertainers and prospective musicians, but also for tourists. We made our first visit to the Grand Ole Opry on this trip and even though we aren’t country fans at heart, we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The downtown is one of the most vibrant we’ve visited anywhere. There is live music nearly around the clock in the honky-tonks, restaurants and hotels. Musicians and staff work mainly for tips. Jobs related to the music industry often aren’t lucrative but they are plentiful with everyone looking for his or her “big break.” Surge of visitors Nashville now outdoes Las Vegas as the favourite place on the North American continent for bachelorette
and bachelor parties (pre-wedding celebrations). Broadway and Second Avenue has long been “party central.” But the sheer number of engaged women, men and their friends kicking up their heels in downtown Nashville on a weekend is staggering. They are there by the hundreds! Nashville has long been a convention capital (make that “capitol”). But the opening of the ‘Music City Center’ convention facility in 2013 was a rallying cry for conventioneers from across the continent. The 2.1 million square foot facility (no, that’s not a misprint) is so popular that if you tried to book a convention in Nashville today, you would have to wait until at least 2025. The vast structure is fully booked for seven years! The site of the former convention centre, at the corner of Broadway and Fifth Avenue, is now the scene of a massive downtown redevelopment project. It won’t open until at least 2020 but once operational the sprawling site will feature restaurants, entertainment venues, an African-American cultural centre and museum along with other commercial and residential elements. The site is opposite Bridgestone Arena, home of the NHL’s high flying Nashville Predators. It’s directly across Fifth Ave. from Ryman Auditorium, the original home of the Grand
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Ole Opry. That project alone is absolutely massive and yet it’s just one of scores of commercial and residential developments across Nashville. Downtown is also home to the NFL’s Tennessee Titans while the Triple A Nashville Sounds (top farm team of the Oakland Athletics) plays baseball in brand new First Tennessee Park, just north of Capitol Hill. Professional soccer is also debuting in the same facility this year! Nashville is an important education hub. There are 20, four year colleges and universities along with six community colleges and 11 vocational and technical schools in the city and surrounding district. I think it’s fair to say the world of business and commerce currently has its eyes firmly fixed on Nashville and its suburbs. It is a truly interesting city to visit and experience! In closing this week I want to give a shout out to Diana Conboy, a university student from Perth who Kathy and I chanced to meet (she was in Nashville with a student friend, a young lady from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) during our hop-on, hop-off tour. We had a really nice chat and I was delighted when Diana told me she is a regular reader of my column. My very best wishes to Diana and her family!
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ho said Ontario politics is boring? There is now a gap in the centre with a clear choice for voters in the lead up to the June 7 election. After an abrupt leadership race prompted by sex allegations against Patrick Brown, Progressive Conservative members had four distinct choices in social conservative Tanya Granic Allen, newcomer-to-politics Caroline Mulroney, caucus favourite Christine Elliott, and populist Doug Ford. For the most part, the campaign was a civil affair, though a few knives came out between frontrunners Elliott and Ford during the final days. It could have been worse, considering polls point to the next PC leader as likely to win the province. They are to be commended for putting party first. Over six tumultuous weeks the candidates essentially tossed out the “People’s Guarantee,” the party’s campaign plan that included left-leaning promises such as maintaining the carbon
tax. That alone moved the debate away from the centre, as it should be when conservative candidates are trying to win over party voters. Ultimately, Granic Allen’s activist agenda wasn’t what members were looking for in a well-rounded leader. Mulroney didn’t assert herself enough to draw more attention. And Elliott may have lost the closely contested battle because she was seen as the Establishment candidate in what many perceive will be a Change election. Ford, a former City of Toronto councillor, may not be well known throughout the province. And he doesn’t have much time for introductions. But that could work to his advantage. He’s blustery and speaks primarily in platitudes. Perhaps first impressions are all voters are interested in at this point. The Liberals may have left too many impressions over the last 15 years. Ontario, meet Ford Nation.
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t wouldn’t be the first time Three Mile Herman stayed over for supper. I loved it when Mother asked him to eat with us after a long afternoon of sliding down the west hill with my brothers. His cousin, Two Mile Herman hardly ever came to our house in Northcote at the same time as Three Mile, because they fought like cats and dogs, and Mother would have none of that. They were both scrappers, but if they could be kept apart, a fight could be stopped before it even started. Both families were staunch Catholics and on one occasion when Three Mile was at our house on a Friday, and couldn’t eat meat and Mother had made him scram-
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bled eggs, my brother Emerson accused him of swiping a sausage off the platter when no one was looking. Three Mile Herman called him a dirty rotten Protestant and said he did no such thing, and the fight was on. So everyone had been warned. Three Mile was a guest and would be treated as one and that meant no nonsense at the supper table. Three Mile was one of thirteen in his family. No one knew exactly where he fit in, but he was one of the younger ones. Well, when he ate his meal, he had developed the habit of circling his arms around his plate, and I once got up the nerve to ask him why he did that. He said on more than one occasion
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when he took his eyes off his plate for barely a second, someone stole his chicken leg or his pork chop, and he wasn’t taking any more chances. Mother had supper on the table, and since it was a Saturday, there was no need to make anything special for Three Mile. He could eat meat like the rest of us. I couldn’t take my eyes off him. Father as usual said grace, us with our heads bowed, and when we said our
‘amen’, Herman made the sign of the cross as he always did. Mother, who had once been a Catholic, and was now a Lutheran, only made the sign of the cross when she was in deep distress, and of course, when Father wasn’t looking. Mother beamed at Three Mile. It was time to dig in, and once Three Mile had his plate loaded (with enough food to feed half of Renfrew County), he immediately circled his plate with his arms, freeing one to shovel in his supper. Emerson was trying not to laugh and had his hand over his mouth. Mother sent him a look that you didn’t have to be a mind reader to know what she meant! Mother was a real stickler when it came to table man-
ners. Except when it came to Father. She gave up trying to change him from habits that she once said put her teeth on edge, whatever that meant. He still cooled his tea in his saucer and drank it from there. And he wasn’t above giving his knife a good lick either. Three Mile finished off his plateful before most of us barely got started, and handed his empty plate over to Mother for a refill. And again with his arms in a circle, within minutes, there wasn’t as much as a crumb left on it! I couldn’t imagine where it was all going. It was no surprise to see him dig into his big piece of chocolate cake, polish it off and again ask for another helping. We would be getting a good lecture
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from Mother if we ever dared to eat like Three Mile Herman. we’d hear about the starving Armenians, eating with our elbows on the table, and gobbling it down like it was going to be our last meal on earth. Good table manners were right up there with going to church every Sunday, or changing your underwear every day. Father, of course, paid no attention to Mother’s table rules, but we children knew it wasn’t at all unusual to be denied our dessert if we, as Mother said, ate like savages. But having Three Mile for a meal was like having a party. I enjoyed every minute of his visit, and was so happy that he See MARY page 8
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To help kick off the campaign, Leeds OPP is asking drivers across Ontario to take a hard line on distracted driving once and for all by making today the first day of a lifelong commitment to keep all handheld devices out of reach and out of use while behind the wheel. Those who use hand-held phones while driving also put the lives of
Sean Pinchin will be appearing in Westport this Friday night.
Sean Pinchin Band to play at Westport’s Cove on March 16 Look who’s coming to Blues on the Rideau at the Cove Inn, Westport, on Friday March 16. From Kitchener, it's the Sean Pinchin Band, just in time for St. Patrick’s Day! Sean is one of the best slide guitarists in the country and a dynamite singer/songwriter. His most recent album “Monkey Brain” was nominated for a Juno Award last year and he’s been nominated for several Maple Blues Awards over his career. He plays acoustic and electric guitar equally well — solo or with his band — and when he’s not doing that he backs talented Toronto Soul Blues singer Dione Taylor. Sean has been playing over 180 gigs a year for the past eight years and it shows. He has two excellent albums out — both recorded LIVE off the floor — which means what you hear on his records is what you get in his performances. “Gut punching Blues and Blues Rock with some good old-fashioned kicks ... quick, rugged guitar backed by an excellent driving rhythm sec-
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that regard, with many community groups and organizations working to host multiple events each year,” said Marie White, tourism manager. “The Festivals & Events guide is a useful tool to promote these events and help visitors plan their trip to Lanark County.” The guide includes a listing of events taking place between January and December 2018, with contact information and location, as well as brief descriptions of signature events. Relevant tourism information about where to stay and suggested activities are also included as reference for prospective visitors. The Festivals & Events guide has been produced annually by Lanark County’s tourism department since 2010, and is a sought-after resource for visitors to the communities
tion….” — NationalRockReview.com Sean is bringing his full band for this show so you’ll get to see and hear the electric dancin’ Blues side of this wonderfully talented artist. This is his first visit to BOTR at the Cove and we’re very pleased to have him. He doesn’t get up this way — or play with his band — that often so don’t miss this opportunity to see him when he’s here! Dinner and show is only $65 and that includes the Cove’s famous full course buffet dinner, door prizes, dancing and a chance to win two great Grand Prizes drawn at the end of the season for a two-day getaway at the Cove and dinner and show for two for one of next year’s BOTR shows. All BOTR shows are Fundraisers for local charities/good cause. Proceeds from this night go to support the Rideau Waterway Land Trust — http://www.rwlt.org Call the Cove at 613-273-3636 or email info@coveinn.com and reserve now! in Lanark County. Each year, at least 50,000 copies of the guide are printed and distributed in Lanark County, the City of Ottawa and throughout Ontario. “The goal is to get the guide directly into the hands of those who can use it,” White said. “We also mail the guide through direct requests to the Lanark County Tourism office.” White noted the production of the guide wouldn’t be possible without the support, collaboration and contributions of municipal and community partners in Lanark County. “This is a true team effort, and we’re thankful for the support of our partners for this project,” White said. The Lanark County Festivals & Events guide is now available at the Lanark County office. Please call 1-888-452-6275 to request your copy. The guide is also available online at http://lanarkcountytourism.com/ free-brochures/
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Reader responds to editorial’s cannabis research assertions DEAR EDITOR:
In response to the opinion piece entitled “First, do no harm”, published on Feb. 8, I would like to point out a few problems with the assertions the author makes regarding cannabis research. While it is true that it has always been challenging to do research on cannabis because of government prohibition, it is also true that research has been done – and for a long time. According to medical researchers at the University of California Los Angeles, as early as 1850 in the United States it had been proven as a treatment to numerous afflictions, including opiate addiction and convulsions. Evidence that cannabis reduces opium cravings and helps prevent nausea are noted in the journal, The Lancet, in 1889. The 1894 Indian Hemp Commission further confirmed the numerous health benefits of the plant, including relief of anxiety and as an aid to concentration attention. Both the LaGuardia Report of 1944 and the Shafer Commission of 1972, each commissioned by the U.S. government, were largely ignored when the expressed purpose of determining what harms cannabis caused actually found no such evidence, despite access to ample clinical and laboratory studies. In 1976 the U.S. government commissioned the Investigational New Drug (IND) research program, which still grows and sells cannabis to registered medical users. Since then, neurological research has accelerated our understanding of the tens of chemicals of which the plant is comprised. With the identification and characterization of cannabinoid receptors in the 1980s and 1990s, research into the “endocanniboid” system has advanced greatly and can tell us much more about the potential medical benefits of cannabinoids (See “Marijuana and Medicine: Assessing the Science Base”, Joy, Watson, Jr., and Benson, Jr., 1999). Scientists even
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would be going home with a full stomach. How he got his food from his plate to his mouth was never talked about. And he always went home with whatever was left over of the cake, or a paper bag of homemade buns. I often wondered if he shared the food with his family, but my brother Emerson said he was pretty sure he would go up into the hayloft and polish it off away from his big family, who would be more than happy to relieve him of whatever Mother had sent home with him. Interested in an electronic version of Mary’s books? Go to https://www. smashwords.com and type MaryRCook for ebook purchase details, or if you would like a hard copy, please contact Mary at wick2@sympatico.ca.
named an integral part of the brain after their research into this plant. The recent push about how the “science has not come in” and “the research hasn’t been done yet” is obviously propaganda in the face of the existence of a very large evidence base on the effects of cannabis. While it is certainly not a cure for everything, and there should be more research always – this is science, after
all, which never fully “comes in”, but is always tested not just by researchers but also by the evolving world in which we live. We should be grateful that the government is approaching the issue from a health care and harm reduction angle; however, it seems a lot more education is needed for doctors and health providers. (Maybe that’s where the government’s proposed
tax revenue can go.) The party line touted by Bill Blair makes him seem ignorant or lying outright. The former is inexcusable for a person with this kind of massive government file, and the latter unfortunately seems right in line with his past as an undercover narcotics officer. If Blair really wants to do no harm, he should accept that so far the greatest
cause of harm in the cannabis issue has been government prohibition and willful ignorance on the part of doctors. In which case, both the government and our health care system have a long way to go to prove that they can be responsible for our health and safety when it comes to cannabis. Carey Graham Kemptville
Huge mistake not to allow motorized vehicles through towns DEAR EDITOR:
I am writing this in response to a letter you posted in your Feb. 22 edition entitled, ‘Can Lanark County force ATVs on Mississippi Mills?’ This kind of short minded thinking can only be responded with, “why should they have to?” It is the nearsighted opinion that ATV use on the newly-proposed Ottawa Valley Recreation Trail (OVRT) will not be beneficial to local people and businesses and that Mississippi Mills does not want them using the trail that goes through the town of Almonte. As an avid ATVer, I am about to tell you
why that will be a huge mistake for the town of Almonte and the Municipality of Mississippi Mills. Firstly, I don’t know if Don Johnston (author of the letter) is a landowner along the trail or not but one thing I am sure of, he proposes the trail be walking/ hiking only between Carleton Place and Almonte. I will guarantee he will not leave his house and walk to Carleton Place for a coffee and then walk back just because he had his way. I, however, would not hesitate to leave my house in Smiths Falls on my ATV and go to Almonte for a coffee and while there, I would need to purchase fuel locally and
probably have a snack before returning home or going further north. It would give me a good opportunity to see my grandchildren in Almonte. So you see, by just one person’s ability to do this, many people and businesses would benefit. Now multiply that by possibly 100 per day (on weekends) and you can see how much that could benefit the local community. What you may not realize by cutting off this user group is that it is one of the largest, if not possibly the largest, groups of outdoor recreational sports in the country. It used to be snowmobilers but if you have paid attention to the
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Left, Marilyn Render, of Gypsy Soul Kimonos (left), and Nikki Fournier, owner of Bullets & Bones, show love for the local maker community at Merrickville’s Winter Makers Market, held on Saturday, Feb. 10. To the right, Dale Horeczy, of Kricklewood farms, showcases various sunflower oils at Merrickville’s Winter Makers Market held at the Merrickville Community Centre on Saturday, Feb. 10.
Reader applauds warden on social media stance DEAR EDITOR:
I read with great interest Perth Mayor John Fenik’s recent letter in your paper (“A politician’s reality in a digital world,” March 8, 2018), and think he makes some excellent points about the state of the media in these times. I can only imagine the kind of online abuse he and his council colleagues must face on a daily basis –– it was certainly strong enough to prompt the mayor to write the abovementioned letter. Interestingly enough, right above Mayor Fenik’s letter was one written by a reader on the subject of pesticides in Lanark County’s water supply (“Reader asks, how much is a teeny tiny bit of pesticide”). It is clear that the writer of that letter feels very strongly about the subject and makes no bones about it in her letter. That said, she did not resort to invective or to rude or threatening words to get her points across. It is a sad state of affairs that some people feel they can do so under the cloak of anonymity that is offered by the internet. Disagreements are bound to occur in matters of public affairs, and vigorous debate should be encouraged on these subjects. That being said, when these debates descend into name calling, threats, libel and outright fabrications, lines are crossed. In my view, the extent to which civility prevails is one way to measure the health of a society. When it begins to disappear, then dark times can only follow. Thank you, Mayor Fenik, for speaking out on this subject.
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motorized vehicles, take Highway 7 for instance. Odour should not be a large concern because most users have newer machines now and with higher restrictions come cleaner burning machines. (Two stroke oil burners are basically a thing of the past). And the noise concern is regulated by local noise bylaws and any long distance operator of an ATV would not modify his exhaust to the point above the allowable decibels as it is not comfortable to listen to that for any length of time. If people continue to say, “I don’t want ATVs on the trail when I am there because I don’t like it,” and push riders away from the enjoyment of the outdoors the same way all others do, it will only end up with having more and more unreliable riders doing it illegally and causing more bad publicity for the people that enjoy legal riding. I have a question for all that do not want ATVs on the new OVRT. What would you say or how would you feel if we started a heavy handed push for all government and municipalities to ban walking from the trail and only have it for motorized off-road vehicle use? I guarantee you would not like that even though ATVers and snowmobilers will outweigh pedestrians 10 to one. To the writer of that letter and to all who agree with him, when you take that walk on the OVRT from Carleton Place to Almonte (or vice versa) and are too tired to make it all the way back, call me. I have a legal 2 up machine and would be pleased to introduce you to the enjoyment of ATV riding. Who knows, you may get hooked the way so many of us did so many years ago. Please, readers, do not let your local politicians take away any chances we have for more trail to ride. Neil Bennett Past president, founder Ottawa Valley ATV Club Smiths Falls
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Any community organization based in our circulation area wishing to list an event of community interest is invited to submit a description of 25 words or less in writing. Submissions are not guaranteed. Admissions or event costs, will not be included. Deadline is Thursday at 12:00 p.m. prior to publication date. This service is provided free of charge. Events will be listed no more than two weeks in advance. Write, Metroland Media, Attn: Regional Roundup, P.O. Box 158, Smiths Falls, Ont. K7A 4T1, or fax at 613-283-5909 or e-mail: cheryl.code@metroland.com. Items will be edited as necessary. Please include name, address and phone number. North Grenville Toastmasters meet 1st, 3rd Thursday every month. O’Farrell Financial Services, Boardroom (292 County Rd. 44). 7 p.m. Learn comAerobic Classes, Every Monday in the Old Town munication/leadership skills. Hall 2 pm. Enquiries: 613-256-8339. “Pyjama Jam” Tuesdays 5-7:30 p.m. 207-215 Euchre, 4 hand, March 15 and 29 @ 7:30pm. Sanders St. Info: (613)258-2225 or 1(866)433-8933 Sponsored by Town & Country Tenants Assoc., 375 ext 2374. Country St., Light Lunch. Info: Mickey 613-256-3281. Grief Care Program (13 weeks), Tuesday, March LANARK 13, 7pm, Orchard View Chapel. 19 Paterson St. Reverend Trudy Hardy to register: email preferred trudyCrafts & Chat Thursday March 15 at 1:30pm at hardy@storm.ca 613-256-2644 the Lanark Learning Centre. Celebrate St Patrick’s Mills’ Home Support - Almonte - Lunch Bunch. Day by wearing green and enjoying green treats. EvThursday March 22, Mills’ office, 67 Industrial Drive. eryone welcome! Free transportation & entertainment provided by Euchre, every Thursday, 1:00 p.m. Legion Hall. “Marc Reid”. Please call Home Support 613 256-4700 Sponsor: Ladies Auxiliary. Lunch. Prizes. to reserve. Friendly Bridge-North Lanark CHC; Fridays Mills’ Home Support - Almonte - Music & Mem1:00pm. Info.: Pam 613-259-2182x2306 ories Lunch program, Tuesday, March 20, Music & Fun and Fitness-St. Andrew’s United Church Memories offers fellowship, memory stimulation, and Hall; Wednesdays 9:30-10:30 am. Info.: Pam 613-259caregiver relief. Entertainment provided by “Twilight 2182x2306 Two”. Home Support office 613 256-4700 or Jean Perry Lanark Community Dinner, Monday March 19, at 613 257-3296 for program information 4-6pm Lanark Civitan, 2144 Pine Grove Road. Please Mills’ Home Support - Almonte - Supper Social. bring your own knife, fork, spoon, plate, bowl & mug. Tuesday, March 27, 6PM - Almonte Legion. Come and Lanark Learning Centre Writing Group Tuesday, see “Vintage Bootleggers” & an Easter meal with all March 20 at 1:30pm. Come share, listen , be inspired. the trimmings. Free transportation provided. Please Get your copy of Gene Bassett’s new book “Saga to call Home Support 613 256-4700 to reserve. Raga”. For more information, call 613-259-2207 or Mills’ Seniors Services, Weekly Foot Care Clinemail annegraham2207@gmail.com. ics, Alison Kaczan RPN provides care, at the Mills’ Lanark Legion BR. 395 Music Jamboree/Birthday, Seniors Services Office, 67 Industrial Drive. Call 6133rd Saturday of the month at 1:30pm. Musicians and 256-4700 for appointment. public welcome. Lenten Bible Study Monday, March 19 with Rev. Jonathan Askwith at the Lanark Learning Centre, 67 George Street, Lanark at 1:30pm A.N.A.F. Fish and Chips, Salad, Dessert, March Nordic Poling Group-North Lanark CHC; 16, 5-7 p.m. limited amount. Open to everyone. Thursdays 9:00 am. Info.: Pam 613-259-2182x2306 Breakfast- 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. St. Andrew’s United Church Hall at 115 ClarAfter 9 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. masses at St. Mary’s- 28 ence St. Lanark. St. Patrick’s Day on Saturday, March Hawthorne. Sponsor: Knight of Columbus. 17, at 6pm. Irish stew, salad, homemade buns & desCommunity Home Support- Footcare Clinics on serts. Tickets Gail 613-259-5410 or Feryn 613-259Tues & Thurs. For Appt. 613-253-0733. 2010 Euchre, every Monday of the month. 7:30 p.m. Walking Group-North Lanark CHC; Tuesdays Legion. Sponsor: Ladies Auxiliary. Bring your friends. 9:00 am. Info.: Pam 613-259-2182x2306 Lunch/prizes. 613-253-6375. French Playgroup “Plaisirs D’Enfants”. Every MERRICKVILLE Tuesday 9:30-11:30 a.m. Beckwith Community Hall (Black’s Corners). 613-253-0008. Legion Dinner & Dance, March 16, 6 p.m. Irish Ladies Darts, every Tuesday starting 7:00 p.m. Stew, mashed potatoes, veggies, dessert. Music by Legion. Sponsor: Ladies Auxiliary. Need to lose some weight, come and join us at “Tanglewood”, 7-11 p.m. Legion Dinner & Dance, March 23, 6 p.m. Ham TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), a non-profit weight loss support group. Monday evenings 5:30-7pm, Le- and scalloped potatoes, baked beans, homemade dessert. Music by “Gord Barnes”, 7-11 p.m. gion, 177 George St., Info: Leanne 613-253-2013. Parent’s Lifeline of Eastern Ontario support PAKENHAM group meets monthly on 3rd Wednesday at 130 Landsdowne Ave 6:30-8:30 pm. Drop in. All are welcome Rotary Club of Carleton Place & Mississippi Pakenham Community Home Support sponsors: Mills meet every Monday evening at 6:15 at Thirsty Foot care, transportation, meals on wheels, Tuesday Moose, Mill St. (Carleton Place). Info: Louise 613- luncheons. Info/appointment (613)624-5647. 253-2602. Pakenham Garden Club meeting Wednesday March 21 St. Andrew United Church. Master gardenKEMPTVILLE er David Hinks will share his secrets on growing your own flavourful and healthy vegetables. 7:30-9pm. Info Baby Talk, Wednesday, Mar 14, 1:30-3 p.m. 613 256-4768. Madison Montessori Academy, 2965 County Rd #43. Seniors Tea & Talk, Pakenham Branch Library. Baby Talk, Wednesday, Mar 21, 1:30-3 p.m. 11:00 a.m. March 15, Legal issues related to Senior Madison Montessori Academy, 2965 County Rd #43. life: Wills, power of attorney, guardianship. Elizabeth BNI of Kemptville, meeting. Every Tuesday 6:45- Swarbrick, Barrister and Solicitor. Contact: Katherine 8:30 a.m. Alumni Hall, Kemptville College (613)863- 613-624-5306 4853. Charity Yard Sale and Silent Auction, Saturday PERTH March 17, 9-2pm, Odd Fellows Hall, Clothier Street, Proceeds to Canadian Cancer Society, Neon Night Bridge, Perth Duplicate Bridge Club meets 7:00 Fun Run for Children’s Cancer Research. Kemptville Horticultural Society March meet- p.m., Thursdays, Perth Civitan Club. For partnership ing. Wed. March 21, 7:30pm. Kemptville Pentecostal contact Bert Picard 613-267-5305. Bridge, Social- McMartin House, 125 Gore St., Church, 1964 County Road #43, Guest Speaker: Liz East, every Friday 12:30. 613-267-3952. Daily from the Healing Garden, Johnstown.
Choral Evensong, St. James, Sunday March 18. The Liturgical Choir at 3:45 Service starts at 4 pm St. James’ Anglican Church, corner of Drummond & Harvey Streets. Church Office 613-267-1163 or website www.stjamesperth.ca All are welcome to this deeply spiritual service. Community Dinner, St. James Anglican Church March 24th 4:30-6:00. St. James the Apostle Anglican Church. 12 Harvey St, 613-267-1163 stjamesperth.ca Community Home Support Day Hospice runs every Thursday 10-3pm, The group is for people with life-limiting illness. Pre-register 613-267-6400. Friends of the Tay Watershed AGM. Public welcome. Thursday, March 22, 2pm. Perth Legion, 26 Beckwith Street. Updates on Bobs Lake Dam, Perth water protection programs and RVCA Tay Watershed Report. Friends of the Tay Watershed Annual Meeting. March 22, presentations on Bobs Lake Dam, Town of Perth programs, the state of the Tay watershed. Legion, 26 Beckwith St., 2:30pm. Information, 613-2648856 www.taywatershed.ca Friends of the Tay Watershed Annual Meeting. March 22, Perth Legion, 26 Beckwith St., 2:30pm (information, 613-264 8856 www.taywatershed.ca). Monthly Blood Pressure Clinic at the Factory entrance A in Perth. Takes place the 3rd Wed. of the month. 11 - 2 pm. Call 613-267-7000 Perth & District Historical Society Meeting, March 15, Susan Code, stories on the District’s early history and its residents, 7:30pm, Royal Canadian Legion, 26 Beckwith St., 613-264-0094 www.perthhs.org Perth Stamp Club Meeting at 7:30 pm., Wednesday, March 8, McMartin House, 125 Gore E. For info. call Phil Warrington 613-264-0724. Rideau Trail Association, Saturday, March 24, Trans Canada Trail Ski/Snowshoe/Hike. Level 1, 10 km. Moderate pace. Car shuttle. Depart Conlon Farm at 9:30 a.m. Leader: Gill Hyland, 613-267-5756 Rideau Trail Association, Sunday, March 18, Wheeler’s Sugar Bush Snowshoe/Hike. Level 1, 6 to 8 km. Moderate pace. Pancakes afterwards. Depart Conlon Farm at 9:30 a.m. Contact leaders: Pat & Bert Stranberg, 613-283-8735 Seniors Shopping Bus Trip, 3rd Tues of the month. Space limited. Call 613-267-7000 to reserve your seat. The Butterfly Fan Club- Perth & District Breast Cancer Support Group. Thurs., Mar 15, 7-9pm, Perth Family Health Centre, 22 Lewis St. 613-812-4474. TOPS meetings every Tuesday 5 to 6 p.m. at Perth Community Care Centre on Sunset Blvd. Lose weight sensibly with group support. Further info call 613-264-2827 or 613-267-4508. What PTSD Taught Me. A free public talk about the impact of PTSD and the power of resilience. A public talk sponsored by the Canadian Federation of University Women. Monday March 19 at 6:30 pm in the Perth Legion.
RURAL 2nd Chance Art Sale, Mar. 8 -10 and Mar. 15-17, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., REAL Deal Reuse Store, 85 William St. W. Cash only. 613-283-7999 or www.REALaction.ca 4 Hand Euchre 3rd Friday of the month. 7:30 p.m., Pierces Corners Hall. Light lunch. All welcome. Info: 613-489-1684 6 hand euchre, light lunch, every Saturday, 1 p.m. Montague & District Seniors Club, 658 Rosedale Rd S. (613)283-8482. ABC Hall - CPHC Diners Lunch, fourth Tuesday every month at noon. If you’re 50+, join us for a hot nutritious meal and pleasant socializing. Reservations required. Info, Joyce Fleming (613) 273-4832.
ABC Hall - Yoga - beginning April 17, 9 amPamela McMillan, will lead the Yoga practice for 10 weeks. All levels, including ‘chair’ poses. Info Tammy Gamble (613) 273-8558 ABC Hall, Friends Forever Lunch - second Wed every month, 12 pm. Neighbourly potluck lunch and meeting, formerly known as the Althorpe Bolingbroke Seniors Club. Everyone is welcome. Info, Joyce Fleming (613) 273-4832 American Mahjongg -Thursdays, 1:30 pm, ABC Hall, everyone welcome, lessons provided, Info Rosetta at (613) 268-2548 Best Possible Start Drop-In. Parenting information and support. 1st and 3rd Monday’s each month, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Country Roads CHC, 4319 Cove Road, Portland. Info: Early Years Team, 613272-2799 or 1-888-998-9927. Bingo, Elgin Lions Club Hall, every Thursday night, 7 p.m. Smoke free. CPHC Seniors 50+ Heartwise Exercise Class - Mondays, 9:30-10:30 am, last class April 16. ABC Hall, Info Margaret Miller (613) 273-9244. Crokinole at the Middleville Community Centre Friday March 16 at 7:30 pm . Light potluck lunch. Everyone welcome. Wings every Friday at Toledo Legion from 4-8, March 16. St. Patrick’s Day,Toledo Legion. 4-9pm, March 17. Come on in and be Irish and wear your green. Music. There will be lots of different Irish food to choose from along with dessert. Free Community Supper, 5:30 p.m. March 26, Carleton Place Seventh-day Adventist Church (117 Victoria). Info: Barbara 613-898-0215 Fun and Fitness-Ferguson’s Falls Hall; Tuesdays and Fridays 8:15-9:15 or 9:30-10:30 am. Info.: Pam 613-259-2182x2306 Fun and Fitness-Middleville Community Centre Hall; Mondays and Thursdays 9:30-10:30 am. Info.: Pam 613-259-2182x2306 Fun and Fitness-Snow Road Community HallGentle Class; Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:00-noon. Info.: Pam 613-259-2182x2306 Fun and Fitness-Snow Road Community Hall; Mondays and Thursdays 9:30-10:30 am Info.: Pam 613-259-2182x2306 Fun and Fitness-Watson’s Corners Hall; Mondays 9:30-10:30 am. Info.: Pam 613-2592182x2306 Kitley Elders Potluck Lunch Thursday Mar 15, noon, St. Andrews Church Hall, Toledo. All welcome. Info: Alice 613-284-0307. Line dancing, Beginning Apirl 6, Fridays, 1011 am, ABC Hall, for everyone including beginners and seniors, Info Rhonda Aisbitt, rhondaaisbitt@ hotmail.ca or (613) 885-8543 Line dancing, beginning April 4, Wednesday, 3-4 pm, ABC Hall, for everyone including beginners and seniors, Info Rhonda Aisbitt, rhondaaisbitt@hotmail.ca or (613) 885-8543. Musicians Circle -Thursdays, 7 pm, ABC Hall, All musicians welcome and all genres of music. For information call Matt Churchill 613-273-9005 mattchurchill@hotmail.com Pot Luck Lunch, March 20, 12 p.m. (noon) or Club 55 South Elmsley. Entertainment. Pop another helping to your dish and bring a friend. New members welcome. Rideau Mellowdears, all male chorus, always welcome new voices, each Wednesday, 1:303:30pm at Bethel United Church, Rideau Ferry Road. No Audition Necessary. Contact: Lorne 613-264-1277. Snow Road Snowmobile Club Breakfast March 17, 8 - 11 AM at Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Road, Snow Road Station. Snow Road Snowmobile Club General Meeting March 16, 7:30 PM at Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Road, Snow Road Station.
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Spring Craft Sale, March 24, 9am-1pm at Lanark Legion, 69 George St. Great shopping for Easter gifts and sweets. For more info call Liz 613-259-2435. St. Claire’s Church, March Dinner, March 25, 4-6:30. Turkey, ham and all the trimmings. 613-8382704. St. Patrick’s Day Stew Dinner, Elphin Presbyterian Church Hall, Saturday, March 17th, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Support Group for individuals whose lives have been affected by mental health issues or trauma. Wednesdays, 1-3pm in the library, Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1817 Richardson Side Road (at Huntmar), Carp
SMITHS FALLS Civitan Bingo every Tuesday, Smiths Falls Civitan Hall. Start 7 p.m. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Canteen available. Proceeds to help fund charity and community projects. Community Home Support Bereavement Support Group, meets last Tue of the month, 1 - 3pm, Smiths Falls District Community Health Centre enter at front entrance 2 Gould St. Info: 613-267-6400 EA- Emotions Anonymous- 12-step organization working toward recovery from emotional difficulties (marriage, children, grief, etc). Meetings every Tuesday, 7 p.m. Salvation Army Church (side door). 613283-0960. Euchre, Lombardy Public School Grade 8 Graduation Fundraiser, Friday, March 23, Legion, 7 Main St., Smiths Falls. Registraion 6 p.m. For info. 613-2830860. Fish & Chips (every 2nd Friday) 4pm-7pm, Lancaster Hall - March 2, 16 & 30. Beer Battered Fish. Need help researching your ancestors? Contact Lisa Trodden to make an appointment at 613-2830711 or ltrodden@cogeco.ca Sing, Sing, Sing. Ladies, we don’t audition. We don’t read music. Women of all ages and abilities are welcome to come and sing with the Shout Sister Choir each Wednesday from 7 to 9 pm. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, side door. Smiths Falls & District Historical Society AGM & Presentation with Jennifer DeBruin: Traitors, Spies & Heroes - Loyalist Espionage during the American Revolution. Thursday March 22, doors open 6:30pm, Talk 7pm, 11 Old Slys Road. Smiths Falls Horticultural Society meeting on March 20, 7 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion. Guest speaker: renowned scientist Michael Runtz. Topic: Dragonflies and Damsels in your garden. Everyone welcome, charge for non-members. Smiths Falls Old Suds hockey players for the past 38 years will gather S.F.C.C. Hall, Sunday April 22, 1-4pm, to reminisce. Bring a smile or memory. St Johns Anglican Church, Free Community Dinner. 2 George Street South. Sunday, March 18, doors open at 3:45pm. All Welcome. St. Patrick’s Day Dance, featuring Turpins Trail. Friday, March 16, 7-11 p.m. Hanley Hall, light lunch. Tickets: Karen 613-283-0676. Licensed. Light lunch. St. Patrick’s Day Supper, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Sat., March 17th, 5:30 p.m. Roast Pork, Potatoes, Vegetables, Dessert, Coffee and Tea. Advance tickets only, 283-2318, 283-6987 or 283-7586. Station Theatre - Movie Night. March 16 & 17 at 7pm. ‘Darkest Hour’ starring Award Winner Gary Oldman. Rated PG-13. Tickets at the door. 613-283-0300 www.smithsfallstheatre.com/movies Station Theatre, Smiths Falls Community Theatre presents - ‘Michael Costello - An evening of Piano Classics’. Friday, March 23 at 8pm. Tickets and info 613-283-0300 or www.smithsfallstheatre.com Workshop “An Exploration of Self” facilitated by John Robertson, Saturday March 24, 9:30-4pm, 88 Cornelia Street West, Unit A3. Call 613-523-5143 to register or book online: www.serenityrenewal.ca
Costello’s on-stage chatter engages audiences at Station Theatre Station Theatre. In the first half of the program he plans three Mozart rondos - the first bouncy and fun, the second is the Turkish March, and the third is a rondo in B flat major. They’re all fun and a bit “flashy,” he says, probably recognizable; then he’ll play Waterfall and Debussy’s Clair de Lune, a couple of contemporary pieces, notably less familiar. Costello, 50 in May, is slowly heading into a different career trajectory; he’s seeking out and playing smaller venues (like the theatre), or B&Bs and inns. Most, or many, of them don’t have pianos so he brings his along. It’s a full keyboard which he bought a year ago and is perfect for
small, less formal events. And even though it is a keyboard, it has “decent action,” - a top-flight, wooden-key, grand-piano sound. Hook it up to a “software program which interacts with the keyboard” and the sound and action is “like purchasing a Steinway, today.” He says wholeheartedly, “I love it!” Costello compares the sound to a 1790 Walter pianoforte. Costello is known for his on-stage chatter. He talks about the pieces he plays, about the composers and about how music relates to him as a person. For instance, each of his hands scans an octave, the left more comfortably than the right. The right hand, while playing Mozart, is good for the “fid-
dly-diddly finger work and phrasing.” Chopin and Mozart are both favourites of his but today he can’t say which one he likes best; it used to be Chopin but it doesn’t matter now…he just likes the music. “Chopin fits right into your hand. The way he writes is perfect for your hand. It’s like driving a BMW.” Tickets are $20 and are on sale now for Costello’s performance March 23 at 8 p.m. Pick up tickets online by go-
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Michael Costello’s coming to play at the Station Theatre. He’s bringing his piano with him in the back seat of his Toyota Echo. The travelling case he originally bought was too big to fit the back seat, so he wraps the Kawai VPC1 keyboard in moving blankets, straps it with velcro and snugs it into the seat with foam pieces. He calls the blanket, velcro and foam a “good system to get his keyboard to concert gigs.” Once in the car, the 65 to 70 pound instrument doesn’t move around much. Costello, Carleton Place born and bred, is a concert pianist. He’s playing Friday, March 23 at 8 p.m. at the
ing to smithsfallstheatre.com; tickets are also available at Special Greetings, 8 Russell St. E in Smiths Falls, cash only. Get them by phone by calling 613-283-0300 using VISA or MasterCard, or pick them up the night of the concert, cash only. For more information about Michael Costello, go to http://www.michaelcostello.ca. Submitted by Smiths Falls Station Theatre
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Michael Runtz speaks to horticultural meeting The next meeting of the Smiths Falls Horticultural Society is at the Smiths Falls Royal Canadian Legion Branch 95 at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 20. Everyone is welcome. There is a special fee of $5 for nonmembers for this meeting. Although we consider all of our guest speakers special, we want to remind you that we have obtained a very special guest speaker for our March 20 meeting. We have Michael Runtz, a renowned professor of natural science at Carleton University coming to speak on “Flying Dragons and Damsels.” Michael has spent his lifetime as a naturalist, photographer, author and teacher. His presentations are always enjoyable and rewarding. For this evening there is a $5 fee for all non-members of Smith Falls Horticultural Society (SFHS). The good news is that you can become a member if you wish at a cost of $10 which includes admission to this presentation, as well as all of the benefits of your own local horticultural society membership for all of 2018. Winners of the photo contest for February were Steve Svarckopf first and Brian Bellevue second. This
month the photo contest is “Melting Snow.” You are reminded that your photo must contain horticultural material. Please submit your photo for everyone to view and vote on. We are going to feature the winning photos this year on a 2019 calendar again. Anneke Wilson is our social director. She ensures that we have refreshments at each meeting, provided by members. We aim for three members to provide this. If different members volunteer each month we can spread the workload. There is a sign-up sheet on the refreshment table. Make a small batch of your favourite recipe to share. We also have a donation jar to offset the cost of drinks. We have tentative dates for trips to the new Quinte Botanical Gardens. (http://www.qbgardens.ca/) on Saturday, June 23 and Spindle Tree Gardens on Saturday, Sept. 22 (http:// www.spindletree.ca/). Trips will only take place if there is sufficient interest so sign up as soon as the sheets are available. These trips are always enjoyable and always at very low cost. We are planning some workshops for anyone interested in learning the
basics in flower design to prepare them for creating designs in the design categories of various flower shows. This will be brought to your attention at the meeting. We will have the 2018 calendars featuring the winning photos from last year available at the meeting. The cost is $10 so visit George at the opportunity table to obtain your calendar. We also have T-shirts with the SFHS emblem and the guidebook, Ontario Judging and Exhibiting Standards for Horticulture and Floral Design, available to purchase. This booklet is invaluable for those wishing to compete in flowers shows. Please contact our president Debra at 613-283-0056 for any information you require about your own local horticultural society. Our website is: http://www.gardenontario.org/site.php/smithsfalls. Here you can share tips on gardening, leave messages to SFHS, access our local District 2 website as well as the Ontario Horticultural Association website. Submitted by Charles McLenaghan on behalf of the Smiths Falls Horticultural Society
Michael Costello A concert of piano classics and contemporary pieces
Tickets $20
Friday, March 23, 2018 @ 8pm
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Tickets available at: • Special Greetings, 8 Russell St.E, Smiths Falls (cash only) • smithsfallstheatre.com (Paypal/Visa/Mastercard) • By Phone - 613-283-0300 (Visa/Mastercard) • At the Door (if available) - 1/2 hour before performance (cash only) 53 Victoria Avenue Smiths Falls
If you’re under a little stress in life, perhaps it's time to go fishing The lines at the end of the obituary simply read: “Gone fishing with dad.” And that was it. No reflections nor insights from years of living, just the hope of obtaining one simple wish. And yet those words say a lot. For these truly are interesting, if not trying, times indeed. Chaos is breaking forth everywhere it would appear these days and its touching nearly every aspect of our lives. At times it seems that all facets of basic common sense has gone out the window only to be replaced by forums of reasoning that leave many frustrated or at the very least somewhat perplexed. It is all becoming very strange. There is another old “dad-
like”saying attributed to those in the latter stages of middle age which states, (or asks) “I wonder what dad would have said?” Perhaps in light of the present age it's better that dad didn't know. Who could of imagined just a decade ago the likes of; Donald Trump, Rob Ford, (now Doug Ford too) Justin Trudeau, etc., in a world dominated by; ever changing technology, volatile money markets, intense insecurity, constant surveillance, loneliness, faithlessness and so many now living without a sense of purpose or direction. Who can recall a time or a generation possessing so little in the way of hope for today and dreams for the future? Graduates these days don't make bold statements about changing the
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world nor do they take to the streets to demonstrate or protest anymore as their predecessors once did. These days they are too concerned with finding a job that pays more than minimum wage. After that thoughts of buying a house might even begin to come to mind. After that, maybe the human condition. And sadly, much of the human condition dictates that disparity prevails. Few have so much while so many have so little. Production and consumption is up on a worldwide scale but so is poverty, famine, war and death. It just goes on and on proving that humans have never been very good at alleviating suffering although they have done a good job of causing it. There are so many voices talking presently (but really saying nothing)
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 A few bumps along the way do cannot derail you when you are motivated, Aries. Just keep chugging forward and you can plow through any obstacles that spring up. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Find a way to work a vacation into your schedule, Taurus. You can probably use a respite from the daily grind, and a change of scenery is just what the doctor ordered.
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and even fewer still those who are actually listening. Everyone's an expert, has an opinion and is going to express it too even it if it's the last thing they do. And yet, among all of this noise, conflict, demand and chaos, a gentle factor is beginning to emerge. A matter of the heart you might say because the heart can't be contained. Yes it can break, be withheld, be imprisoned, but it eventually will not be denied. A good public example of this happened and was witnessed during a recent interview with Doug Ford (the new Ontario Progressive Conservative Party Leader). It was amazing to watch just how emotional he became while speaking about his late brother (Rob) .No doubt blood is thicker than water (and politics) when it came to these guys and there was something
very assuring (and universally right) about the tears in Doug's eyes that night. Likewise as with Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter, Dan Hill (Sometimes When We Touch, Hold On, etc.) when he was back stage prior to a performance in Smiths Falls a couple of years ago, he recalled his turbulent relationship with his father and then and there broke down. Perhaps from deep within, the world is calling for (and very much needs) an honest open dialogue from the heart. Or, as Juno Award winning singer songwriter Murray McLauchlan once sang, “Cry someone's gotta come on strong. It's getting too hard to get along.” But then again, if not, one could just go fishing.
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GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, if you slow down and listen to others, you may learn something new about yourself. Sometimes you have to view yourself through another’s eyes. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 You may have to trust a friend to handle something you would much prefer to handle yourself, Cancer. Trust that this friend will do a good job and express your gratitude.
41. Altered the original state 44. Alleges 45. Short-billed rails 46. Northern Thai province 48. Albanian monetary unit 49. Who the Wolverines play for 51. Oath 52. Astronomical period 54. A single unit 56. Presides over 60. Spoiled tot 61. Hillsides 62. Fertility god 63. Assuage 64. Signs a contract 65. Ancient Greek war dance 66. Allows 67. Lunar crater 68. Crash a motorcycle (Brit. slang)
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Open your eyes to the bigger picture, Leo. Only focusing on the smallest details will prevent you from seeing the grand scheme of things. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, an unexpected situation momentarily takes you off guard. Take a step back and reassess the situation. Some careful reflection will help you find a solution. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, when someone calls on you for advice, offer it without reading too much into why it is needed. You are there to lend support and a different viewpoint. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Take inventory of your weaknesses, Scorpio. By recognizing your shortcomings, you can become a stronger person and both your personal and professional lives will benefit.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 You cannot always remain under the radar, Sagittarius. Sometimes your actions will be out in full view, and you need to accept any praise and criticism as it comes. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 It’s time to prepare for an adventure of sorts, Capricorn. The excitement may be mounting this week as you get all of the details in order. Start packing for travel. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Lend support to a spouse or romantic interest because he or she will need it this week, Aquarius. You can’t fix all problems, but you can show your support. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 There’s little time to waste this week, Pisces. Be sure you have all of your details set and ready to go. Efficiency is key.
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It’s been called one of the worst railway disasters in Canadian history and the North Lanark Regional Museum (NLRM) is doing all it can to memorialize the Almonte train accident. The incident was the focus of the North Lanark Historical Society’s annual Heritage Dinner at Royal Canadian Legion Branch in Almonte on Feb. 23. After a dinner prepared by the legion’s ladies auxiliary, guests were treated to a presentation by NLRM project co-ordinator Melissa Alexander on the historic tragedy. Alexander, who has a master’s degree in art history from Carleton University, specializing in early 20th century Canadian art, has been with the museum for three years. “She’s made a significant difference to the museum...,” noted society executive member Brian Armstrong. “She’s turned out to be a real asset to the museum and we’re very pleased to have her and proud that she’s part of our team.” Currently, Alexander is working on creating an online exhibit of the Almonte train wreck with support from a Virtual Museum of Canada grant. Prior to her arrival at the museum, the NLHS took the lead on commemorating the incident in 1999 with the creation of a committee to brainstorm ideas. “At the time there was no memorial in Almonte and no marker at the site and even the train station itself had been demolished. It was demolished in 1979,” Alexander explained. “So,
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Melissa Alexander, project co-ordinator with the North Lanark Regional Museum, speaks about the 1942 Almonte train wreck during the North Lanark Historical Society’s annual Heritage Dinner Feb. 23 at the Almonte legion. Alexander is currently working on an online exhibit of the crash with the Virtual Museum of Canada. Here, she speaks about survivor Ed Muldoon. they began fundraising for a memorial and researching the accident, reaching out to survivors, family members and community members with memories of that night in order to publish a book.” In 2002, the 60th anniversary of the accident, the dream of a monument at the site and the first edition of the book, was realized. It is now in its fifth edition. “Ten years later, in 2012, the historical society commemorated the 70th anniversary by holding a candlelit memorial service accompanied by music and storytelling,” noted Alexander. The attendance of new survivors
and witnesses at the service prompted the historical society to start gathering more information and “since then the society has completed video interviews with survivors, family members and witnesses and has collected dozens of new accounts of the accident.” Last year, which marked the 75th anniversary of the accident, the historical society received the Virtual Museum of Canada grant. “We’re hard at work on creating an online exhibit and we’re also hard at work writing a follow-up book on the accident with additional research and stories,” Alexander said. During her presentation, Alexan-
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Daytona Beach, confirmed the industrial building lost in Sunday’s blaze housed Seamless Auto Care (bottom floor) and a vacant unit (top floor). “It is hard to be away when something like this happens,” he said. Seamless Auto Care, a full service auto repair and performance tuning shop, is a “great, long-term” renter of Thorbjornsson’s. He is committed to helping the owners rebuild their business. Joy noted the first OWFC truck arrived on scene at 4:23 a.m. At the start, firefighters took an offensive position to mitigate the problem. “We had water on the fire quickly,” he said. Ultimately, owing to deteriorating conditions, a defensive approach was engaged. The mode is chosen to isolate or stabilize an incident to ensure it does not get any worse. This often means sacrificing the building on fire to save others not involved. “Between the fire wall and the efforts of firefighters, we kept the fire from spreading,” Joy said. The OWFC was on scene for six hours; however, the blaze was deemed under control by
A fire broke out early Sunday morning, March 11, at Scandia Business Park, 130 Industrial Ave., in Carleton Place, reducing one two-level industrial building to rubble. The structure housed Seamless Auto Care (bottom floor) and a vacant unit (top floor).
“The building has been turned over to my insurance company and my tenant’s insurance adjuster,” Thorbjornsson said. Joy tipped his hat to all firefighters for “doing their job well.” “Kudos to everyone,” he continued. “They were phenomenal.” The deputy chief ac-
knowledged the efforts of OWFC firefighters...“They were exhausted, but they did an amazing job.” Joy thanked fire chief Greg Saunders (Drummond/North Elmsley Tay Valley Fire Rescue) and fire chief Pascal Meunier (Mississippi Mills Fire Department) for their assistance, calling it a “huge asset.”
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5:55 a.m. “The roof collapsed and pancaked the fire,” Joy explained. “Heavy machinery was called in to assist.” “We also stayed for hot spots and ventilation,” he added. The deputy chief called the blaze a “significant event.” Sunday’s fire started in the building’s upper unit, the former location of CP Gymnastics Centre. The business is now located on Mill Street. Joy estimated damage to the building’s structure and contents to be upwards of $400,000. “The building is a complete loss, we were able to salvage everything out of the lower unit,
the garage,” he said. The cause of the fire is undetermined; however, it is not deemed to be suspicious. “Owing to the heavy fire damage, we could not do an investigation,” Joy explained. “However, we believe there was no arson, no foul play involved.” Thorbjornsson thanked all the fire departments involved on Sunday, and he recognized the firefighters who “were brave and fought hard...preventing the fire from spreading.” “In a moment like this we realize how valuable they are,” he told the Canadian Gazette. On its Facebook page, Seamless Auto Care posted the fol-
lowing: “With a heavy heart I am here to inform all of our devoted customers an early morning fire broke out in the unit above our shop. The smoke and water damage has shut us down until we can rebuild. Next week we will be very busy with our insurance (company) to determine (the) next steps. We will reach out to all our customers who have tires stored (they are all safe) to arrange spring changeover. Contact info will be posted as well in the coming days.” “I hope people will support Seamless Auto Care once they re-open,” Thorbjornsson said. In terms of injuries, Joy said there were none.
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Provincial funding for Central Bridge in Carleton Place denied – again BY TARA GESNER
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The third time is not always the charm. There will be no money coming from the province for Carleton Place’s Central Bridge – the main crossing on Bridge Street near the town hall. During the physical environment meeting on March 6, council members learned the town’s third application for funding by way of the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) was denied. The intent of the OCIF is to help build and repair critical infrastructure in small, rural and northern municipalities. This past December, former chief administrative officer (CAO) Paul Knowles noted, owing to a more detailed structural analysis of Central Bridge, “it is too far gone” and “replacement is recommended.” The cost: $4.5 million. However, this price does not include staging, traffic control, dewatering, engineering and contingencies. During a discussion in January with Deputy Mayor Jerry Flynn, he stated: “The cost could be upwards of $6 million, and it would be a huge hit on our finances.” Initially, rehabilitation of the
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There will be no money coming from the province for Carleton Place’s Central Bridge – the main crossing on Bridge Street near the town hall. The town’s third application for funding by way of the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) was denied. bridge was a possibility, with the cost projected to be just over $2 million. The town’s OCIF ask was for just under $1.1 million. “I am very disappointed we were not successful with our funding application,” Coun. Theresa Fritz told the Canadian Gazette.
On March 6, council members instructed staff to continue to investigate funding options for Central Bridge. “Staff was directed to keep looking for opportunities and to come back at the end of the month with a financial plan as to how we might
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be able to fund this very important project,” Fritz said. “Dealing with the bridge must be a priority.” “I am really disappointed the province does not appear to see the serious nature of our request,” Coun. Brian Doucett said. Without the bridge, he is con-
cerned how it may impact the response time of emergency vehicles. “If necessary, I believe the town may have to consider some longterm debt as the taxpayer cannot fund this over a short number of years,” Doucett continued. “Regardless of how it is funded, we have to move forward as quickly as possible to resolve the problem.” “Disappointing to say the least,” Flynn said. “Obviously, this has to be a priority going forward and once we know the full extent of deterioration, a new bridge timeline will need to be set out as well as where the funding will come from.” On Tuesday, council members also requested an itemization of big-ticket items from the municipality’s 2018 budget. “There is always the possibility some work will have to be deferred as the bridge work is a must,” Fritz stated. However, she does not support scrapping all 2018 projects, “namely the arena dressing room expansion.” Going forward, load restrictions (to be determined) on the bridge would be put in place. Staff did ask the province to explain how a vital crossing with a load limit restricting school buses, fire trucks and snowplows does not qualify for funding.
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overseas and because of this it was on a tight schedule to make sure they got there on time. Due to the war effort, troop train schedules were actually kept secret but the engineer and the conductor, both from Smiths Falls, knew the Local was ahead of them and they knew to follow 20 minutes behind.” It was harder to keep distance without a speed gauge and the troop train was unable to judge how far behind it was from the Local until they reached train stations. It was held at the Renfrew and Arnprior stations but quickly gained ground. The Ottawa Local passenger train arrived in Almonte at 8:32 p.m. on Dec. 27 and was 40 minutes late. It normally only took a few minutes to load passengers, but due to the holiday luggage and 200 travellers, it took twice as long. “The inevitable crash occurred just after the conductor gave the first whistle to proceed,” Alexander said. “The troop train rounded the corner into Almonte and even though the weather was poor, the engineer could see the headlights reflected in the windows of the rear coaches. He immediately turned on the emergency brakes, but it was too late. Unable to stop, the heavy metal troop train crashed into the rear cars of the wood Ottawa Local, sending wood and debris flying.”
The impact of the crash split the passenger train in half and sent the front portion 15 metres down the track. Alexander said the community flew into action, using doors from houses and tables as makeshift stretchers. Clothing and curtains were used as bandages. The four-car hospital train was sent from Ottawa and the O’Brien Theatre and local hotel served as a temporary hospital and morgue. So how did the accident happen? There were a number of contributing factors, Alexander noted, including the holiday season and the weather, at which time it was raining, sleeting and led to reduced visibility. “The third reason is Pakenham station,” she stated. “This was the only other place where the time gap between the two trains could have been corrected. It was midway between Arnprior and Almonte but because it served a small community, it was unmanned on evenings, weekends and holidays. When the agent went off duty, he set the light to a reassuring green. Had he been there, it would have been red because the time gap between the two trains was shrinking so rapidly.” Geography also played a role as the train track curves when it enters Almonte so the troop train engineer couldn’t see the station until it was 100-135 metres in front of him. The track also crosses the Mississippi
River and the mist that evening would have obstructed views. “When the troop train actually came to a halt, part of it was still over the bridge so in order to come to the aid of passengers, troops would have actually had to get out of the train and make their way across the bridge on this very slippery bridge,” she said. The absence of warning flares could also have prevented the accident. It was normal practice for the passenger train to place red or yellow flares on the back if it was running behind schedule. “This was to prevent being overtaken by another train,” Alexander commented. “For whatever reason, this simply wasn’t done that night.” More tragedy came days after the accident when the conductor of the troop train, 64-year-old John C. Howard, took his own life near his home in Smiths Falls on Jan. 6, the day before the official Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) inquiry into the accident was to begin. He was nine months from retirement. Alexander said in a letter he left for his son, Howard couldn’t stand being accused of 36 deaths. “…He wasn’t found at fault during the inquiry,” she stated. “Instead, the majority of the blame was placed on CPR and the crew of the Ottawa Local passenger train. This was because they hadn’t used the red or yellow warning flares.”
Also to blame was the curve on the west approach to the Almonte station. The inquest ruled that CPR should erect an additional signal just west of the river to protect trains. This was done. Personal accounts Alexander indicated that the war shaped the Almonte train wreck in many ways. “War put the troop train on the tracks and war also meant that many of the passengers, many of them young women, were headed to work in Ottawa or Toronto for the war effort,” she remarked. One such woman was 22-year-old Marie Green. Green was travelling back to Ottawa and her job at the Woods Manufacturing Company, after spending Christmas with her family in Renfrew. She boarded the Local passenger train in Renfrew and was one of the 39 who died in Almonte. Alexander said the most haunting part of Green’s story comes in the form of a letter she wrote to a friend before she died. That friend didn’t receive it until after. With two brothers away at war and being separated from her younger siblings due to her job, she was feeling blue, writing, “Gee, I wish I’d die.” The historical society interviewed Green’s two younger siblings, Pat and Gerrard, who were 11 and eight See WRECK page A/CP10
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Dowtown Carleton Place ready for Spring Style Spectacular April 9-15 BY TARA GESNER
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Downtown Carleton Place is definitely where you want to be as merchants join forces for Spring Style Spectacular, a weeklong shopping and promotion event, running April 9 to April 15. “This is truly exciting,” Downtown Carleton Place (DCP) BIA co-ordinator Kate Murray recently told the Canadian Gazette. Spring Style Spectacular is the brainchild of DCP’s events subcommittee. DCP promotes the town centre as a business and shopping district, not just a collection of individual shops, restaurants and offices. The organization’s mandate is twofold: beautification and promotion. “The events subcommittee is made up of several Downtown Carleton Place representatives,” Murray explained. “Everyone comes together, discussing the needs and wants of merchants and making suggestions ... listening and hearing each other.” Murray works with the
events subcommittee and the DCP board to help bring ideas to fruition. Spring Style Spectacular kicks off during this year’s Spring Fashion Show hosted by Nancy Code Miller of Nancy’s Impressions, taking place April 9 at Zion-Memorial United Church. Tickets are available through the church office, located at 37 Franklin St. Nancy’s Impressions offers a selection of women’s clothing from dressy to casual. Sizes range from sizes four to 18 (regular and petite). “I have been doing fashion shows for 35 years, but this is probably my tenth year at the United Church,” Code Miller said. She was happy to co-ordinate her annual fashion show with Spring Style Spectacular. Nancy’s Impressions has been a fixture on Bridge Street for 35 years. Shop and win Three prizes will be awarded for shopping downtown during Spring Style Spectacular. The first place prize is a $500 aes-
thetics and hair services package, and the second place prize is a $300 home décor package. The third place prize: a $100 dining downtown package. “The aesthetics and hair services package can include hair and nail services or even massage therapy,” Murray explained. Home décor encompasses pillows, rugs, paint, throws and more, and for the dining downtown package, the town’s centre has restaurants delivering a fantastic array of food choices. “We are trying to showcase what we have to offer downtown,” Murray said. To win, “make a purchase and receive a ballot,” she explained. “Each store will decide the amount needed to get into the draw ... every business is completely different.” At the end of the week, all ballots will be put together and the winners picked. All Spring Style Spectacular prizes are BIA Buck-based. For more information, contact DCP at 613-257-8049 or email k.murray@downtowncarletonplace.com.
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North Lanark Regional Museum hosts four genealogy workshops this month Are you interested in learning more about your family tree? The North Lanark Regional Museum (647 River Rd, Appleton) is hosting four genealogy workshops this March. The sessions are as follows: • Wednesday, March 21, 2 to 4 p.m.: Getting started on your own family tree • Thursday, March 22, 2 to 4 p.m.: Working on your own family tree • Friday, March 23, 2 to 4 p.m.: Working on your own family tree • Saturday, March 24, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.: DNA testing for genealogy The workshop is intended for peo-
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Prom Dreams open house outfits teens for free March 18 in Carleton Place BY ASHLEY KULP
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Prom time is a rite of passage for high school students and something all teens should get to experience, whatever their budget. That’s exactly the idea Carleton Place resident Natasha Major had when she held the inaugural prom open house last May, offering to outfit youth who can’t afford dresses, accessories, shoes, etc., for free. This Sunday, March 18, the open house is back from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hollywood Fit Studio in Carleton Place (130 Industrial Ave, until 540). Owner Holly Wood Bogaerts is donating the space and other supporters, including Rental Village, have donated dress racks for the occasion. Major, who has been collecting prom dresses and accessories since May 2016, said more than 120 dresses in different sizes and styles will be showcased, with an array of shoes, purses, jewelry and other accessories. There’s even a small selection of menswear. “Every time I post something on Facebook, people come out and say they have donations to make,” she re-
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Above is a peek at just a few of the more than 120 dresses that will be on offer during Sunday, March 18’s free Prom Dreams open house. marked. “I have so many dresses I’ve actually run out of space in my house.” Many of the dresses are brand new. “Sinders (Bridal House) donated bags full with the tags still on them,” Major noted. The idea to bring something like this to the area came to her while watching TLC’s ‘Say Yes to the Prom,’ a program that outfits teens on a budget. “I thought, I’ve got all these dresses in the basement that I’m not using, why not pass them on? I just want to help people,” she said. “It’s crazy expensive in this generation, so if (students) can save money and take the burden off, it’s a big help.” The open house is being
held earlier this year because Major said “a lot of girls are already shopping.” It’s open to those seeking out prom or graduation fashions and is open to everyone, whether on a budget or not. The community has also embraced the initiative and Major is thankful for all of the support. “I have many people willing to help out and donate. It’s nice to see,” she stated. For more information on the Prom Dreams open house event, search ‘Prom Dreams’ on Facebook. Can’t make it on March 18? No problem. Major said those interested in prom wear can message her through the Facebook page to set up an appointment afterwards.
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Major university hearing study seeks participants. Connect Hearing, with hearing researcher Professor Kathy Pichora-Fuller at the University of Toronto, seeks participants who are over 50 years of age and have never worn hearing aids for a hearing study investigating factors that can influence better hearing. All participants will have a hearing test provided at no charge. Qualifying participants may also receive a demonstration of the latest hearing technology. The data collected from this study will be used to further our understanding of hearing loss and improve lifechanging hearing healthcare across Canada.
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If you are over 50 years of age and have never worn hearing aids, you can register to be a part of this major new hearing study† by calling: 1.888.242.4892 or visiting connecthearing.ca/hearing-study. * Pichora-Fuller, M. K. (2016). How social psychological factors may modulate auditory and cognitive functioning during listening. Ear and Hearing, 37, 92S-100S. † Study participants must be over 50 years of age and have never worn hearing aids. No fees and no purchase necessary. Registered under the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC. VAC, WCB accepted. 1. Cruickshanks, K. L., Wiley, T. L., Tweed, T. S., Klein, B. E. K., Klein, R, Mares-Perlman, J. A., & Nondahl, D. M. (1998). Prevalence of Hearing Loss in Older Adults in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin: The Epidemiology of Hearing Loss Study. Am. J. Epidemiol. 148 (9), 879-886. 2. National Institutes of Health. (2010).
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It is estimated that 46% of people aged 45 to 87 have some degree of hearing loss1, but most do not seek treatment right away. In fact, the average person with hearing loss will wait ten years before seeking help2. This is because at the beginning stages of hearing loss people often find they can “get by” without help, however as the problem worsens this becomes increasingly harder to do. For some people this loss of clarity is only a problem at noisy restaurants or in the car, but for others it makes listening a struggle throughout the entire day. By studying people who have difficulty hearing in noise or with television, we hope to identify key factors impacting these difficulties and further understand their influence on the treatment process.
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e’ve come a long way, baby. Last Thursday March 8, marked International Women’s Day, an annual event started in the 1970s aimed to celebrate women and shine a light on issues we’re still fighting against. In my memory, it’s a day that hasn’t packed as much punch as it did this year. Usually, the day comes and goes, stories grace the headlines bringing focus to women’s issues. But this year was different. I felt more connected to the day and what it represents. This year, women in my life wished me a happy International Women’s Day and even women at work celebrated one another. The love within the sisterhood was real. It’s believed that the earliest Women’s Day, called “National Woman’s Day,” was held on February 28, 1909, in New York. Then, women didn’t even have the right to vote in Canada. That right was granted to Canadian women in 1916, thanks to the suffragettes who pushed for change. Women have made progress – but we’ve got a way to go. In 1975, the United Nations observed International Women’s Year and since March 8, 1975 – International Women’s Day has been celebrated. Then, second-wave feminism was in full swing. Women were pushing for equality in education and employment, birth control, increased representation in politics, business and all facets of life, as well as an end to violence against women – fights that continue today. Last October, the Me Too movement began. Talk about violence against women, workplace harassment and harassment in general was on full display. The stories seemed to come as a shock to men in my life. But it’s not a shock to us. Women have been talking quietly amongst ourselves about stories of abuse and inequality all along. Me Too is not new, it’s just public now.
EVELYN HARFORD View From Here In my life, when talking with girlfriends, personal stories of bad dates, creepy dudes, weird encounters, date rape, and other forms of sexual assault are brought up. Sitting around a circle, talking, our voices rise, “Hey, me too!” Younger women, or women who previously didn’t speak out about women’s rights issues, are now speaking out and naming injustices that have been going on for generations and generations. We have power. We are rising on the wave of momentum created by brave women – who often get slut-shamed and victim blamed (largely a product of systemic and engrained misogyny) – for speaking out about sexual misconduct publicly. The Me Too movement, which also birthed the Time’s Up movement, has re-ignited a passion and focus on women’s rights, and reduced feministshame, that we hope will translate to real change and more constructive communication between men and women. There’s more to the movement than just news story after news story after news story. Women are still fighting for equal pay, we’re fighting to eliminate violence of all forms against women, reproductive rights, and an increase for women’s representation in government and virtually all industries in the private sector. I must acknowledge that this is coming from a privileged position. I am a middle-class white woman living in Canada. There are women around the world, and even right here in Canada, who are disproportionately affected by poverty and food insecurity. There are women in the developing world who struggled to assert basic rights. We can do better. Why is equality taking so long?
Editorial Policy The Canadian Gazette welcomes letters to the editor. Senders must include their full name, complete address and a contact phone number. Addresses and phone numbers will not be published. We reserve the right to edit letters for space and content, both in print and online at www.insideottawavalley.com. To submit a letter to the editor, please email akulp@metroland.com, fax them to 613-2837480, or mail them to 65 Lorne St., P.O. Box 158, Smiths Falls, Ont. K7A 4T1.
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Mississippi Mills wins Christmas Kettle Bell Ringer Trophy
During the March 6 Mississippi Mills council meeting, Salvation Army Christmas kettle co-ordinator Gary Strike presented council with the Christmas Kettle Bell Ringer Trophy for 2017. Mississippi Mills raised a whopping $12,807 in donations, more than any other council in Lanark County. This is the first time the municipality has won the challenge since the trophy was established in 2011. Above, from left: Mississippi Mills Coun. Christa Lowry, Strike, Mayor Shaun McLaughlin and Coun. Amanda Pulker-Mok.
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Reader questions letter writer’s facts about OVRT DEAR EDITOR:
In response to the March 8 letter, “The OVRT: Ignoring the facts,” submitted by Theresa Peluso, I question some of these ‘facts.’ Ms. Peluso makes comparison to the Le P’tit Train du Nord in Quebec, stating “is also for non-motorized use only”. The description of this trail on the website quebecoriginal.com states: “winter activities include snowmobiling.” According to her ‘facts,’ 100 per cent of county residents will be using the Ottawa Valley Recreation Trail (OVRT). She provides more general statistics regarding the number of people being injured or dying in snowmobile accidents, and associated costs, without any correlation to a trail like the OVRT. She chose not to include information on cycling accidents and injuries, from her own source at AllOntario.com, which are equally disturbing, and equally irrelevant to the discussion. Ms. Peluso states “there will be little or no policing of the OVRT.” The Ontario Ministry of Transportation websites advises: “Trails are
patrolled by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), municipal police services and conservation officers.” She goes on to say: “Studies have shown that, when a trail is designated dual-use, active use of the trail decreases by 50 per cent.” To describe outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, or cross-country skiing as ‘active’ to differentiate those activities from ATVs or snowmobiles seems to imply that simply sitting on the seat of a motorized vehicle makes it a ‘passive’ use. Studies have also shown that off highway vehicle (OHV) use provides moderate intensity cardiovascular demand and fatigue inducing muscular strength challenges similar to rock climbing and alpine skiing. Ms. Peluso asserts that “County councillors were inundated with responses objecting to shared use of the OVRT. They received 648 emails and 80 comment sheets”, but then advises that “22 per cent [of the comment sheets] were for dual-use, and the position of the other respondents was unclear.” Obviously, not all of the responses on comment sheets were ‘objecting to shared use.’
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No breakdown of 648 emails, but why not just let people think that all 648 emails were objections. Ms. Peluso indicates that Lanark County invited the snowmobile clubs and ATV users to collaborate, but that no other user groups were invited. However, Kurt Greaves, Lanark County’s CAO, clarified the snowmobile and ATV clubs had approached Lanark County. County council denied the proposed bypass because it was too long, it had to use the bridge in Appleton to cross the Mississippi River, and would require the consent of multiple private landowners for use by snowmobiles and ATVs. A legal opinion by the municipality’s own solicitor was summarized as: “Where there is a conflict between a bylaw passed by a lower tier municipality and a bylaw passed by an upper tier municipality, the bylaw from the upper tier municipality supersedes that of the lower tier municipality,” which conflicts with her assertion that “the Ontario Provincial Policy Statement provides clear See LETTER page A/CP9
NHL Alumni Benefit tour makes stop at Carleton Place arena March 18 The Carleton Place Arena will play host to Hockey Night in Ottawa on Sunday, March 18. Scotiabank proudly presents the 2018 NHL Alumni Benefit Tour featuring NHL legends from Stanley Cup winning teams, classic original six hockey teams and local former NHLers representing your hometown all in support of Special Olympics Ontario and the Law Enforcement Torch Run. The NHL Alumni Tour has
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policy direction... such that municipal bylaws take precedence over county regulations.” On the issue of covering the trail with 5/8-inch gravel, which she says “is totally unsuitable for most bicycles, all baby strollers and all wheelchairs and other mobility aids,” she is totally ignoring the opinion of Terry McCann, Lanark County’s director of public works, who says it is “just as good a finish as you
proudly hosted hockey legends such as Walter Gretzky, Wendel Clark, Curtis Joseph, Tiger Williams, Theo Fleury and many more. This tour’s roster includes goalie Mark Laforest, referee Dave Hutchison, Owen Nolan, Mark Napier, Brent Gretzky, Bryan Muir, Rick Vaive, Al Iafrate, Matthew Barnaby, Jay Wells, Mike Krushelnyski and Bruce Shoebottom. The Scotiabank NHL Alumni Benefit Tour gives fans a
unique experience and an evening to remember that showcases top shelf hockey skills, on ice pranks and old fashioned hockey nostalgia. This great evening provides something for fans of all ages and gives you an exciting opportunity to see a lighter side of these hockey greats while raising money for a great cause. The Scotiabank NHL Alumni Benefit Tour supports the Special Olympics and Law Enforcement Torch Run’s mission
“to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities.” Join us for a special afternoon as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Law Enforcement Torch Run Ontario. Doors open at 1 p.m. and the game starts at 2 p.m. at the Carleton Place Arena, 75 Neelin Street, Carleton Place. Submitted by NHL Alumni Tour
will get with stone dust if it’s compacted properly”. Finally, in the final sentence of her letter: “replacing their undemocratic decisions with ones that make the [OVRT] safe and accessible to everyone, by restricting it to nonmotorized use.” Yes, ‘accessible to everyone’ ... except those she wants to exclude, of course! Snowmobilers and ATVers are taxpayers in this county the same as walkers, cyclists, and other outdoor enthusiasts. Where they uniquely differ from these other users is that,
to use the OVRT, they must be licensed by the MTO, machines must be registered and insured, and they must have a trail pass from a snowmobile club. Thousands of dollars in initial investment, plus a hefty annual cost before they can even start the season, not to mention the ongoing operational and maintenance costs. The OVRT is the most natural pathway through the county for these outdoor enthusiasts and it is also suitable for all other types of users. Lanark County has provided the
option for the OVRT to be a shared multi-use trail for two years during which time it can be determined how the trail is actually being used. Without actual use data, no one can predict impact to either the users or the town. As a walker, I have absolutely no reservations or fear of safety in sharing the OVRT with snowmobiles, ATVs, or any other users ... except cyclists. Stu Thompson Mississippi Mills
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at the time, on their account of the evening. “Gerrard and I were in the kitchen with my uncle Jack and after a while, another priest came in and I remember his words exactly – We’ve had word about Marie, she’s dead…Then I remember after that, my neighbour came in and she immediately took down the Christmas tree and pulled it through the back room where my father had a workshop. I thought, ‘Why is she doing that?’ And she said, ‘Your mother won’t want to see this.’ I didn’t understand.” Pat remarked that to this day, she hates the smell of roses and equates them with funerals. Marian Jamieson was one of the Almonte residents who leapt into action on the night of Dec. 27. She was holding a formal dinner party for some girlfriends when the evening was interrupted by a phone call from one of the local doctors. Three of the ladies in attendance were nurses and the doctor told them to bring anyone who could hold a basin, so Marian joined them at the scene. “We really didn’t have any idea… there were dead bodies lying right beside the track because the troop
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The scene after the Almonte train wreck, which occurred Dec. 27, 1942. The 75th anniversary was just commemorated by the North Lanark Historical Society at its annual Heritage Dinner Feb. 23 at the Almonte legion. train slammed into the back of the passenger train and the trains were wooden then and just burst open,” she said in an interview with the NLHS. “There were people scattered all over. It was horrendous, it really was.” She remembers helping a young man with internal injuries, helping him take morphine for the pain. “I remember the young man because he would be about the same age as
my husband, who was at that time, overseas,” Jamieson recounted. “I was holding him to help him take the morphine and he just died when I was holding him. I had never seen anybody die before…It was a very stressful experience, I have to say. One that you never forget. On the other hand, you think about the fact that maybe you did a little bit to help.” Another person who helped out
that evening was Kathleen Thompson, although in a different way than Jamieson. She was going to meet her friend who worked at the Bell Telephone office when, “I heard this terrible bang and then steam. Then I heard yelling and noise.” She made it the office where her friend informed her of the train wreck. “The people started banging on the doors and windows, wanting into the office, so I would open the door and see what they wanted. They really wanted to let their relatives know they were all right,” Thompson said. She helped her friend for a while then went to find her sister, Ruth, who was helping at the O’Brien Theatre. “I decided that this just wasn’t for me, this kind of work. So I went back to the telephone office and stayed in there for a long time. I do remember all of the Christmas papers blowing around near the O’Brien Theatre and the hotel.” Ed Muldoon, a survivor of the accident, has been a valuable asset to the NLHS as they research the incident. He was 15 at the time of the accident and was located in the third coach from the rear with his cousin, Eileen. Both were unharmed but buried under debris on the train for
five hours. “He remembers how two CPR representatives boarded and insisted he and his cousin sign a waiver form exonerating CPR of liability,” Alexander said. “Fifteen and obviously very shaken from the accident, he did, and likely there were many more as well.” Muldoon, who is now 90, tries to visit the accident site at least twice a year as a form of therapy. He interviewed fellow survivor Douglas Snare, who also escaped the Dec. 6, 1917 Halifax explosion, for the NLHS. Snare was lucky to have been seated in the third coach and the only injury he sustained was a broken crystal in his watch. “We were the lucky ones. The other two were completely demolished,” he said. “The train had just started to come into the end of our coach. After we got up off the floor when we were hit…the first thing I saw was the big yellow headlight of the engine…” Alexander noted the interviews serve as an important lesson in recording and preserving memories. “If anyone here has a story about the Almonte train accident, please let us know. We’d love to learn more,” she said.
CHURCH DIRECTORY Please submit all changes for the directory to Cheryl Johnston at 613-706-8334 or email to cheryljohnston@metroland.com
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Whoever you are, wherever you find yourself on your journey of faith, there is a place for you here. Every Sunday at 8:30 am (BCP) and 10:30 am (sung Eucharist) Please consult our web site for details www.stpaulsalmonte.ca
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Holy Name of Mary St. Mary’s Parish Church meets: Calvary Christian Academy, 9749 Hwy 15, Franktown
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Service Time: 10:30am (Children’s service also at same time) Phone: (613) 255-6429 • Email: info@movechurch.ca Web: www.movechurch.ca • Pastor: Chad Monaghan
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SATURDAY SERVICES 117 Victoria St. Carleton Place Sabbath School: 9:30 am Divine Service: 11:00 am 613-257-5109 Pastor: Didier Fourny
Almonte United Church 106 Elgin Street, Almonte Tel: 256-1355 - Rev. Mary Royal Organist & Music Director: Neil Milnes 10:30 am – SUNDAY WORSHIP & Sunday School Website: www.almonteunited.com Email: office@almonteunited.com Tuesday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon (Check Website for Summer Hours) For Transportation call the office.
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Mississippi Mills operations Multi-employer job fair, career expo March 19 manager named AORS president Sunday, Feb. 25 marked the first day of Rod Cameron’s one-year presidency for the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors (AORS). Cameron has worked with the Municipality of Mississippi Mills since amalgamation in 1998 as the operations manager in the roads and public works department. Prior to amalgamation he worked for Pakenham Township, first as an operator then as a roads supervisor. He is currently in his 30th year of employment between Pakenham Township and Mississippi Mills. AORS is a provincial association of public works professionals dedicated to providing high quality public services through certification, educational programs and interaction amongst its members. AORS provides opportunities for public works professionals to exchange ideas, increase professional proficiency and performance for themselves, their municipalities and companies. According to the AORS website, www.aors.on.ca, the president is responsible for ensuring that the board of directors and its members are aware of and fulfill their governance responsibilities, comply with applicable laws and bylaws, conduct board business effectively and efficiently and, are accountable for their performance. In order to fulfill these responsibilities and subject to the organization’s bylaws, the president presides over meetings, proposes policies and practices, sits on various committees, monitors the performance of directors and officers, submits vari-
ous reports to the board and to other “stakeholders,” proposes the creation of committees, appoints members to such committees, and performs other duties as the need arises and/or as defined in their bylaws. Since AORS’ formation in 1961 this is the first time a president has been appointed from Lanark County. Submitted by the Municipality of Mississippi Mills
On Monday, March 19, the Canadian Career Academy will be hosting a Multi-Employer Job Fair and Career Expo at the Carleton Place Arena, from noon to 5 p.m., consisting of 40 companies and organizations. Last October’s job fair was so well attended, with on-the-spot job offers and more than 120 secondary interviews scheduled, we wanted to host a spring fair for the upcoming busy hiring season. Job fairs are an excel-
lent way to get in front of the individual who does the hiring and make that connection. Interested people will have the opportunity to meet hiring managers for many different positions and professional career opportunities. All businesses attending are hiring. In addition to this, individuals will also have access to representatives from colleges, universities, trucking schools, RCMP, Canadian Armed Forces, apprenticeship office and more. This fantastic opportunity is
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NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION and PUBLIC MEETING FOR A PROPOSED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION File No. 09-T-18001 – Beckwith Industrial Park AND ZONING AMENDMENT APPLICATION File No. ZA-01-18 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 February 5, 2018 in accordance with subsections 51(17) and (18) of the Planning Act. Tara Gesner/Metroland
During the Carleton Place and Beckwith Historical Society’s 6th annual Heritage Dinner on Feb. 22, a special presentation was made to the owners of Mitchell’s Your Independent Grocer: Jeff and Joyce Mitchell. Nevada tickets are sold by volunteers at the Carleton Place store, with the proceeds benefitting the society.
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The Carleton Place and Beckwith Historical Society (CPBHS) has recognized Jeff and Joyce Mitchell of Mitchell’s Your Independent Grocer for aiding in the success and operation of the Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum. The CPBHS held its 6th annual Heritage Dinner on Feb. 22 at The Grand Hotel in Carleton Place. Former Carleton Place Mayor Wendy LeBlanc was the evening’s MC. She is an emeritus member of the Carleton Place and Beckwith Historical Society board. On top of federal grants and funds from the municipalities of Carleton Place and Beckwith, the CPBHS’ largest source of income is by way of Nevada ticket sales. “We are deeply indebted to (board member) Mike Rathier and his faithful volunteers who sell tickets at Mitchell’s Your Independent Grocer,” LeBlanc noted. Rathier told the crowd of 100-plus people, “Jeff and Joyce have continued to provide us with prime space in their large store, assisting in the sale of Nevada tickets.” The fundraiser produces more than $6,000 of net revenue per year. “We first began in 2004 with the store’s previous owner, continuing on since then,” Rathier said. Jeff and Joyce have owned the local Your Independent Grocer on McNeely Avenue since January 2015. During the heritage dinner, a special presentation was made to the Mitchell family for its continuing support. According to Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum manager Jennifer Irwin, Jeff and Joyce received a copy of Beckwith Then and Now, the book celebrating the 200th anniversary of Beckwith Township. It
features a combination of important stories, recipes, interesting facts and historic photos. Jeff has been in the grocery business since 1974 – the age of 16. “He started bagging groceries and pushing carts at that time,” Rathier joked. Over the years, “Jeff held various positions at Loblaws, from cashier to store manager,” he continued. “He was store manager at the age 26 and district manager 10 years later.” Joyce began her career “at the tender age of 13, working in her father’s Your Independent Grocer,” he continued. “Later she worked as a cashier at Loblaws.” Other employment included nine years as a research and administrative assistant at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute. Jeff and Joyce have been married for 37 years. They have two children and three grandchildren. “Their son, Jeff Mitchell, is the store manager at Brown’s Your Independent Grocer in Stittsville,” Rathier noted. Jeff had two dreams: to own his own store and live in the country. Both were realized when he and Joyce purchased the Carleton Place Your Independent Grocer and a home in Beckwith three years ago. In August 2015, Mitchell’s Your Independent Grocer underwent extensive renovations, “adding Joe Fresh, a sushi bar and many other departments,” Rathier said. He noted: “You can consider the local Your Independent Grocer to be a series of small businesses. The store staff is friendly and Jeff is always front and centre ... it is a great place to shop.” An added bonus, Mitchell’s Independent Grocer offers a special treat to all visitors age 12 and under when they come into the store – a free piece of fruit.
LOCATION OF PROPERTY The lands are located east of the Town of Carleton Place and are bound by Cavanagh Road to the north. The Cavanagh Construction office and storage yard is located north of the site, residential and vacant lands to the east, the Highway 7 corridor is to the south and vacant lands to the west. The subject lands are known municipally as 9067 and 9137 Cavanagh Road and are comprised of cultivated fields, vacant lands and two separate single detached dwelling units and accessory structures. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL Subdivision Plan File No. 09-T-18001 The draft plan of subdivision consists of nine (9) vacant blocks, and two (2) developed lots containing the existing single detached dwelling units and one internal street. The subject lands have an area of 12.96 ha. The lands are to be accessed by the internal street which will connect to Cavanagh Road in two locations. The proposed use of the lands are for an Industrial Park. Zoning Amendment File No. ZA-01-18 The applicant has also submitted an application to amend the Township of Beckwith Zoning By-law No. 91-14 from Rural to Rural Special Exception for the two existing developed lots; and from Rural to Industrial Park Special Exception for the nine (9) vacant blocks. The purpose of the Zoning By-law Amendment is in order to facilitate a draft plan of subdivision. The effect of the Zoning By-law Amendment is that each lot and block are proposed to be in individual Special Exception zones as the specifics for development vary from lot to lot. Notwithstanding, all of the Special Exception zones propose to decrease the maximum permitted lot coverage from 40% to 15%. The minimum permitted setbacks from lot lines are also proposed to be reduced. The two Rural Special Exception zones also seek to permit some Industrial uses not normally permitted in Rural zones.
PUBLIC MEETING You are invited to attend a public meeting to be held by the Township of Beckwith to consider an application for a proposed draft plan of subdivision pursuant to subsection 51(2) of the Planning Act. DATE: Monday, April 9, 2018 TIME: 7:00 p.m. PLACE: Township of Beckwith Council Chambers 1702 9th Line Beckwith, Carleton Place ON K7C 3P2 NOTES REGARDING YOUR RIGHTS 1/ 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 or to the Township of Beckwith in respect of the proposed zoning amendment before the approval authority gives or refuses to give approval to the draft plan of subdivision or zoning amendment, 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 or to the Township of Beckwith in respect of the proposed zoning amendment before the approval authority gives or refuses to give approval to the draft plan of subdivision or zoning amendment, 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 the proposed plan of subdivision, you must make a written request to Lanark County, c/o County Planner, Administration Building, 99 Christie Lake Road, Perth, ON K7H 3C6, indicating the County file number 09-T-18001. 4/ If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Township of Beckwith in respect of the proposed zoning amendment, you must make a written request to the Township of Beckwith, c/o Planning Department, Municipal Office, 1702 9th Line Beckwith, Carleton Place, ON K7C 3P2, indicating the Municipality’s file number ZA-01-18. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 1/
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Chili Days shuffleboard tournament held in Almonte Feb. 20 The final event left from the popular winter festival of earlier times in Almonte titled, Chili Days, was held on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at the Almonte Community Centre. Twenty teams of seniors competed in shuffleboard for the handsome trophy which carries names of winners back to1989. Players were recruited from Watson’s Corners, Pakenham and Carleton Place as well as the regulars who play every week in Almonte. The teams were selected at random so everyone was set for a fun day. Thanks to all the volunteers who served as referees and scorekeepers who assisted
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Municipal Matters March 15, 2018
UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS Tuesday, March 20, 2018 @ 6:00 pm – Council Tuesday, April 3, 2018 @ 6:00 pm - Council All meetings held in the Council Chambers (3131 Old Perth Road) unless otherwise indicated. Agendas posted to www.mississippimills.ca or subscribe to our newsfeed to have this information delivered right to your email in-box. TO SUBSCRIBE: Visit http://www.mississippimills.ca/en/news/subscribe.aspx
ST.PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATIONS IN PAKENHAM St.Patrick’s Dance- Saturday March 17th, 2018 8:00 p.m – Midnight at The Stewart Community Centre in Pakenham Featuring: Guy Jamieson and Upper Valley Country Cost: $15.00 /person (which includes Light Lunch) Tickets for The St.Patrick’s Day Dance can be purchased at the following locations: • Stewart Community Centre in Pakenham (613) 624-5488 • Almonte Old Town Hall (613) 256-1077 • Denzil Ferguson (613) 624-5435 • Nicholson’s Sundries, Pakenham (613) 624-5505 For more information please call The Recreation and Culture Department at 613-256-1077.
PUBLIC SKATING PUBLIC SKATING HOURS DURING MARCH BREAK AT THE ALMONTE ARENA & PAKENHAM ARENA. Almonte Arena March 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Pakenham Arena March 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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LET’S HAVE LUNCH. Chair Allan Lowry and the Mississippi Mills Agricultural Advisory Committee would like to invite you to their first agricultural business luncheon. March 22, 2018 11:00AM, Almonte Civitan Hall This is an exciting time for Ag in Mississippi Mills come share some great news from around our community. To RSVP or for more information contact Tiffany MacLaren at 613-2561077 ext. 22 or tmaclaren@mississippimills.ca.
PAKENHAM RECREATION SOCCER PROGRAM 2018 This program focuses on introducing kids to soccer and team sports. Our primary focus is having fun and promoting fitness as a lifestyle. Registration: Date: Wednesday April 11, 2018 Location: Stewart Community Centre – (Pakenham arena) Time: 6:30 p.m – 8:30 p.m Ages: 4-12 years Cost : $55.00/child or $130.00/family Season will run Monday’s from 6:30 p.m – 7:30 p.m from May 28 – July 23rd, 2018. Season ending party on Saturday July 28th at 10:30 a.m For more information please contact Calvin Murphy Recreation Manager – 613-256-1077 Ext:24. We are looking for volunteer coaches this year and ask that everyone who registers consider helping out with this rewarding opportunity. A coaching workshop will be held Wednesday May 9th from 6:30 p.m – 7:30 p.m at the Pakenham arena. Please sign up at registration.
TENDER FOR THE REHABILITATION OF MUNICIPAL STRUCTURES – 7 CULVERTS CONTRACT NO. 17-178
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SEALED TENDERS on forms supplied by the Corporation of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills will be received at the Offices of the Corporation of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills, CAO, at 3131 Old Perth Road, P.O. Box 400, Almonte, Ontario K0A 1A0 no later than 1:30 p.m. local time, Friday, March 30, 2018, for the Rehabilitation of Municipal Structures – 7 Culverts. Tenders will be opened in public at the Municipality’s Offices immediately following closing time on Friday, March 30, 2018.
In 2016, Council passed a by-law to establish a heritage grants program for owners of properties located within a Heritage Conservation District (HCD) under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act. At this time, this grant program would only apply to property owners within the downtown Almonte Heritage Conservation District.
The general scope of work for the rehabilitation of the 7 concrete culverts includes, but is not necessarily limited to, partial depth concrete removals and repairs (type A, B, C) walls and soffit of culverts and adjacent retaining walls, polyurethane injection of cracks, installation of barrier curbs at Maude St, Martin St, and Ottawa St Culverts, installation of guiderail, extension of the gabion basket retaining wall at Strathburn St Culvert, removal and reconstruction of the stone retaining wall at Martin St Culvert, and construction of new concrete block retaining wall at Camelon Street Culvert. Rehabilitation work at this location may only commence after August 31, 2018 and must be completed by September 28, 2018; Contractors shall bid accordingly. Complete tender documents (electronic .pdf version, free of charge) will be available on Monday, March 12, 2018 from HP Engineering Inc., 2039 Robertson Road, Suite 400, Ottawa, Ontario, K2H 8R2 and will be sent via email upon request. Hard copies of the documents will also be available upon request and on payment of a non-refundable cost of $60.00 per set. Cheques should be made payable to HP Engineering Inc. A certified cheque, bank draft or bid bond not less than the amount specified in the Tender requirements must accompany each tender and the successful bidder will be required to provide a 100% Performance Bond and 50% Materials and Labour Payment Bond upon execution of the Contract agreement. The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted. For further information, the Project Manager can be contacted as follows: Mr. Matt Poulin, HP Engineering Inc. 400-2039 Robertson Road, Ottawa, Ontario K2H 8R2 Telephone: (613) 695-3737 / Fax: (613) 680-3636 Email: matt.poulin@hpengineering.ca
REQUEST FOR CANTEEN OPERATING SERVICES AT THE ALMONTE COMMUNITY CENTRE & STEWART COMMUNITY CENTRE IN PAKENHAM The Municipality of Mississippi Mills Recreation and Culture Department is looking for the services of a canteen operator for both the Almonte Community Centre & Stewart Community Centre in Pakenham. Canteen services are required from the months of September – March at the Stewart Community Centre in Pakenham. Canteen services are required from the months of October – March at the Almonte Community Centre. Proposals should be submitted at the Almonte Old Town Hall (14 Bridge Street) or by emailing Calvin Murphy cmurphy@mississippimills.ca and will be accepted until Tuesday April 24th, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. For more information on submitting a proposal, please contact Calvin Murphy – Recreation Manager Municipality of Mississippi Mills 613256-1077 Ext: 24 or cmurphy@mississippimills.ca
SERVICE DELIVERY REVIEW OF THE RECREATION AND CULTURE SERVICES (RCS) Mississippi Mills has initiated a Service Delivery Review of the Recreation and Culture Services (RCS). We want your input to help us improve. As part of this, the Municipality is seeking input from residents and business owners. This will provide valuable insight into what changes the Municipality should consider for improving RCS. The survey is confidential and will only take 10 minutes or less to complete. With the completion of this survey, you will be entered into a draw to win 1 of 2 prizes – a $25 gift certificate for Equator Coffee Roasters or a $25 gift certificate for Penny’s Fudge in Pakenham. Closing date will be 21st March, 2018. SURVEY LINK: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ X7V5628 Should you have any questions or concerns you may contact: Calvin Murphy (Recreation Manager) at cmurphy@mississippimills.ca Connected to Your Community - A/CP14 - Thursday, March 15, 2018
The grant program will provide up to $5,000 towards approved works (based on 50% of eligible construction costs). $30,000 has been included in the 2018 budget for this program. Approved work means the alteration, rehabilitation, reconstruction, conservation and/or repair of a building or property‌that is conducted in a manner so as to maintain or restore the authenticity of the heritage elements or that contributes to the character of the HCD area‌� Application forms are available for pickup at the Municipal Office or on the Municipality’s website at www.mississippimills.ca. All applications must be received between March 1 and August 31 for work that will be fully completed by December 31. For questions on the program, please contact, Nicole Dwyer, Planner 613 256-2064 ext. 259 ndwyer@mississippimills.ca or Roxanne Sweeney, Building and Planning Administrative Assistant 613 256-2064 ext. 260 rsweeney@mississippimills.ca
TENDER FOR THE GRASS CUTTING AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE TENDER NO: 18-14 Tender documents are available at the address below. A 10% bid deposit will be required. Sealed proposals will be received until 12 noon local time on the 11th of April, 2018. Tenders will be opened at 12:05 p.m, April 11th, 2018 in the Council Chambers at the address below. For information, please contact Calvin Murphy, Recreation Manager at (613) 256-1077 Ext: 24. Please submit the tender in a sealed envelope marked “Grass Cutting and Grounds Maintenance Tender� to: The Corporation of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills P.O. Box 400 3131 Old Perth Road, Almonte ON K0A 1A0 Attention: Shawna Stone , Acting C.A.O. Telephone: (613) 256-2064
INVITATION TO TENDER FOR NEW 2018 KUBOTA RTV-X1100C TENDER 18-15 Tenders must be completed on forms supplied for the services listed on the Tender document, and returned in a sealed envelope, clearly marked: Attention: Fire Chief Pascal Meunier, Mississippi Mills Fire Department, 3131 Old Perth Road, PO Box 400, Almonte, ON K0A 1A0, Tender No. 18-15, “New 2018 Kubota RTV-X1100C� and dated. Consideration will not be given to the Tender if received later than 11:00 a.m., local time on Friday, March 16th, 2018. The Municipality reserves the right to accept or reject any or all tenders or accept all or any part thereof. RFQs FOR New 2018 CET Drop-In Unit & New 2018 8x16 Cargo Trailer Consideration will not be given to the Quotes if received later than 11:00 a.m., local time on Friday, March 16th, 2018. Copies of Tender packages and both RFQ packages may be received at no charge by contacting the Mississippi Mills Fire Department at (613) 256-1589 Ext 4 or by email request to fireadmin@mississippimills.ca or by visiting www.mississippimills.ca
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The family of the late Lambert Kehoe wish to extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation to family, friends and neighbours for the many acts of kindness, food, flowers, sympathy cards and donations to CNIB, the GWM Hospital Foundation and St. John’s R.C. Church made in memory of Lambert. We are most grateful to Dr. Turner and the caring, supportive nursing staff on 2nd floor at the GWM Hospital. Special thanks to Father Brian McNally for officiating the funeral mass for Lambert and his support to the family. Thank you also the staff of Blair and Son Funeral Home. You have all eased this difficult time.
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Stephen Charles Gallery in his 55th year passed away suddenly at his home Thursday March 8th, 2018. He will be joined with his mother (Lois), father (Art), and brother (Randy). Stephen leaves behind his children Bret (Ace), Sarah, Emily and his grandchildren Blake, Harley, Mason, and Aurora. He will be sadly missed by partner Tammy and her children, former wife Kathy, ex-wife Helen and many extended family and friends. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Monday, March 12th, 2018 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. A Celebration of Life was held on Tuesday in the Blair & Son Chapel at 10:00 A.M. In remembrance of Stephen, contributions to the Heart Institute or the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated.
To our Mom with love today, Have a Nice Birthday Day!! Helen Gemmill March 21, 2018 If things get better with age, Then you are approaching Magnificent. Love your family and friends xoxoxo
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Peacefully with family by her side, in her 93rd year, at the Civic hospital. Loving mother of Janis, Lyn (Robin), Joanne (Nils) and Ian. Proud Grandma of Julie, Christine, Chris (Jenny), Leslie, Erik and Quinton. Dearest friend of Monika. She will be fondly remembered by family and friends for her integrity, wisdom and generosity. As requested by Margaret, no wake or funeral was held. Should you wish to make a donation in her memory please consider the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital.
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Doug and Nancy Mather will be celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Saturday, March 24, 2018. Family and friends are invited to join in the celebration at 8pm at Perth Civitan Hall, Hwy 43 Perth. “Best wishes only - Your presence is our gift”
April 10, 1928-March 8, 2018 Safe in the arms of Jesus. After a difficult struggle, Ralph passed away peacefully at the May Court Hospice in Ottawa. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife, Nancy (nee Harpur). Ralph was the proud father of Lindsay (William Kalbfleisch) and Glen (Renee MacMurdo) and the dear Grandad of Katie and Ella Rodger and Garnet and Willow Kalbfleisch. He will be remembered by his sisters-in-law, many nieces and nephews and his good friend, Ed Rose. He was predeceased by his parents, William and Elizabeth Rodger and by his older siblings, David, Edward, Emerson, Mary, Norman, and Leslie. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Kemptville District Hospital, Winchester United Church (Restoration Fund) or the charity of your choice. The family wishes to thank Nor Dun Senior Centre, C.C.A.C., St. Elizabeth Nursing, Bayshore care- givers, May Court Hospice, friends and neighbours and especially Dr. Gregory Leonard of Kemptville and his caring staff. Visitation will be held at Byers Funeral Home, South Mountain on Friday March 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. in the chapel on March 17. A private family inurnment will be held in the spring. On-line condolences may be made at www.byersfuneralhomeinc.ca
(Lifelong Carpenter) Peacefully at home with loved ones by his side in the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 6th, 2018; Walter Georg Jastremski of Carp succumbed after a valiant struggle with cancer. He was 82. Beloved husband of Brigitte (nee Stiehl). Dearly loved father of Ronald (Penny) of Ottawa; Carl (Mary) of Beamsville and the late Sabine Jastremski (June 20, 1998). Greatly loved grandfather of Alexander Jastremski and great-grandfather of Tyson and Amber. Dear brother of Dietrich (Irmchen), Arnold (Ellen), Elli Ratzke (late Gerd), Ulrich (Karin), Adelheid Kelter, Gunther and Bruno (Monika) and brother-in-law of Renate Vogel. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A private graveside service will take place at the Malloch Road Cemetery in Arnprior later this Spring. In memory of Walter, a donation to the Arnprior Gateway Church (Wesleyan) or your favorite charity would be appreciated by the family. Entrusted to the professional care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior. Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca
SIMPSON, Carol “Joy” (nee Drummond)
December 19, 1938-March 9, 2018 Peacefully in hospital surrounded by the love of her family, in her 80th year. Predeceased by her husband, Ernest E. Simpson. Beloved mother of Randy and Lori Morley (John). Cherished grandma of Samantha Morley. Survived by her sister-in-law Gail Drummond; predeceased by her brother Robert Drummond. Joy will be lovingly remembered by several nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may visit the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place, on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. until time of the service in the chapel at 12:00 noon. A warm and heart-felt thank you goes to Dr. Jennifer Laskey and the amazing staff at the Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital who supported and gently cared for Joy in her final days. Donations in memory of Joy can be made to the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital.
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(Retired Pfizer - Arnprior) Peacefully at The Grove Nursing Home, Arnprior on Tuesday afternoon, March 6th, 2018; Gerald Joseph Nicholas, a longtime resident of Edward Street South passed away just 3 days after his 93rd birthday. Beloved husband of the late Pierrette “Pete” Gélineau (July 26, 2003). Dearly loved father of Robert (Mina) of The Phillippines; Roger (Marie) of Port Hope; Danny (Marion) of Arnprior; Kevin (Lori) of White Lake; Richard and Brian (Brenda), both of Arnprior. Cherished and forever remembered by his many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and greatgreat-grandchildren. Dear brother of Wilfred (Eileen) Nicholas of Arnprior. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and good friends. Gerry was predeceased by his parents: Bill and Mary Jane (nee Robillard) Nicholas as well as siblings: Jerry (late Harriet), Roy (Doreen of Arnprior), Leonard (late Greta), Douglas (late Margaret), Theresa and Joseph Nicholas. Gerry was a faithful third degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 2082, Arnprior and a dedicated 4th degree member of Canadian Martyrs Assembly 1597, Renfrew. A man of high energy, great devotion to his family and his faith, Gerry possessed an insatiable love of fishing. He was an inspiration to the many whose lives he touched along the way. Family and friends paid their respects during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Sunday afternoon, March 11th from 2 to 5 p.m. and again on Monday morning from 9 until 10:20 a.m. A Funeral Mass was celebrated in St. John Chrysostom Church, Arnprior on Monday morning, March 12th at 11 o’clock. Interment Malloch Road Cemetery, Arnprior. In memory of Gerry, please consider a donation to the St. John Chrysostom Parish Memorial Fund. Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca
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In loving memory of Steven Joseph Desjardins husband and best friend to Ursela. Survived by his brother Leo (Lois) and sister Pauline ( Dale) Carnegie. Predeceased by his parents Alma and Armand brothers Ronald (Wilma) and Donald (Betty) and sisters Eileen and Annette. Steven will be dearly missed by his many nieces and nephews, sister and brother in laws. A special thank you to his dear friends Wayne and Charlie and all others in his extended family. You all meant so much to Steve and I know how much you helped him. Friends and family are invited to visit at the Kemptville Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 805 Prescott Street, Kemptville on March 24, 2018 from 10 a.m. until Memorial Service time in the Chapel at 11 a.m. followed by a Reception at the Funeral Home. Donations may be made to the Kemptville Salvation Army, Box 295, Kemptville, ON, K0G 1J0. Condolences/Tributes/Donations Hulse, Playfair & McGarry www.hpmcgarry.ca 613-258-2435
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Ford, Donna
We are heartbroken to announce the sudden passing of our beautiful and classy Mother and Monarch of the Family on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 just 12 days shy of her 88th birthday. Deeply missed by her late husband Gord. Will never be forgotten by her two daughters Heather (Bob), and Pam (Mike). Cherished by her grandchildren William (Lacey), Emily (Brandon), John (Chelsea), Cody, Jo-lynn (James), Jessi-ann (Kurt), Andre, Denis, Mitch and her great-grandchildren. Donations in memory of Donna may be made to the Guthrie United Church or charity of your choice. A Celebration of Donna’s Life will be held in the C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc. (127 Church St., Almonte, ON., 613-256-3313) On Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 11am. Reception to follow in the Almonte Civitan Club. Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com
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It is with great sadness that the family of Rashid Wakim announce his passing at the Ottawa Heart Institute on Thursday, March 8, 2018 in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Nowal Wakim (nee Fadel). Loving and Devoted father of Elie Wakim and Rita Wakim. Dear brother of Mona (Nazar Shedid), and Suham Asis and the family of Danny, Cheman and Rhad Shedid,. Sadly missed by his; uncle Wakim (Violet) Wakim and the family George Wakim and family, his nephew John Wakim, his cousin Kalal Dagher, and Nowal’s niece Maha (John Hanna). Our hearts are broken, and will continue to break, everyday. Friends are invited to visit with the family at the Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Sunday, March 11, 2018 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm and 6:00pm 8:00pm. Rashid’s funeral service will be held in the chapel on Monday, March 12, 2018 at 11:00am. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca
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Pat Doucette passed away March 10, 2018 at the University Hospital in London Ontario in her 72nd year. She was predeceased by her loving husband Bernard Doucette and her parents Walter and Margaret Maloney. Pat is survived by her daughters Teri Tremblett (Fred) and Caroline Doucette (Terry Stewart), her grandchildren Tamara, Randy, Cameron Kraft, Whitney Rutherford (Adam) and Ashleigh MacGillivray (Kyle) and her two beautiful great-grandchildren Adriana McMullin and Grayson Rutherford. Pat will be missed by all her friends and her extended family. Rest in peace. Friends are invited to visit with the family at the Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm. Pat’s funeral service will be held at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, Toledo on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 11:00am. Interment to follow at St. Philip Neri Catholic Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Kidney Foundation or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca
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(Over 50 year member of RCL Br. 174, Arnprior) (Retired - M. Sullivan & Sons) Peacefully at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital while surrounded by loving family on Wednesday evening, March 7th, 2018; John Mervin Dale Okum of Arnprior passed away at the age of 84. John was a loving and loyal husband to his beloved Bea who predeceased him August 1, 2012. He was a devoted father to his children Pamela Gavinski and John R Okum and an equally devoted father-in-law and friend to Dan Gavinski and Gail Okum, with whom he shared a very special bond. Special brother of Wilbert (late Audrey) (Marjorie), Mabel Camp (late Robert), James Okum and the late Esther Danyluck (late Jack). Dear brother-in-law of Maurice Lapierre, Sylvia Hogarth (late William), Cecile Loock (late Kenneth), Joseph Lapierre (Nicole), Norbert Lapierre (Andrée), Leo Lapierre (Lesley) and Gordon Lapierre (late Yvonne). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Son of the late Samuel and Martha (nee Berndt) Okum. John loved the outdoors. He spent countless hours fishing and hunting and simply enjoying nature. Relatives and friends were invited to share their memories of John with his family during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Saturday after noon, March 10th from 2 to 3:45 p.m. A Service to honour John Okum Sr. followed in the Pilon Family Chapel at 4 o’clock. Interment Malloch Road Cemetery at a later date. In John’s memory, please consider a donation to the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation. Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca
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Walkden, Albert F. “Al”
Al passed away in the Perth hospital on Tuesday March 6th, 2018 following a battle with cancer. He was the cherished husband of Shirley (Bateman) Walkden and loved and respected father of Leigh-Anne (John) McKay and Stephen (Louise) Walkden and grandfather of Keagan and Mark McKay, Christopher, Julianne and the late Natasha Walkden. He will be sadly missed by his brother Wayne (Lynda) Walkden, all his family and many friends. Al enjoyed living on the Rideau and his involvement in the Perth Golf Course, the Perth Curling Club and his love of the Perth Blue Wings. For 23 years, Al was on the field of the Toronto Blue Jays to help lead the “7th Inning Stretch”. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W., Perth Sunday March 11th, 2018 from 1:00 until 4:00 P.M. Those wishing to make a memorial donation in his memory are asked to consider the Great War Memorial Hospital, Perth or the Canadian Tire “Jump Start” Program.
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RATHWELL In Loving Memory of Ruby Wilena (Plant) Rathwell Who passed away on March 19, 1998, 20 years ago.
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Peacefully, in Smiths Falls Hospital on Friday, March 9th, 2018 surrounded by his family, Orville Buchanan at the age of 86 years. Predeceased by his wife of 68 years, Effie in 2017. Cherished father of Jim (Ann), Joan (Gary Tysick), Danny (Linda Lee) and predeceased by his son, Brian. Cherished grandfather of Stephen, Karen, Jason (Sandra), Johnathan (Alicia), Chad (Crystal), Sari, Brittany (Dale) and great grandfather of Will, Hope, Jensen, Chloe, Olivia, Jacob, Karson, and Keegan, brother-in-law of Dave and Keith Machan and Betty Closs. Predeceased by his brother Hilliard, sister Lois, and brothers-in-law Charlie, Willard, James and Jack Machan, sisters-in-law Ora (Machan) Paul, Marion (Machan) Churchill, Agnes (Machan) Stiller. For many years, Orville ran the Holiday Rent A car business and he was an active member of the Perth Lions Club. As well, Orville and Effie organized countless Miss Eastern Ontario Pageants making many lifelong friends. Orville enjoyed many trips to Florida for winter vacations where he loved working with wood, as well, cottage life at Adam’s Lake. Orville will be missed by his extended family, lifelong friends and his many neighbours at 18 Haggart St. The family wishes to thank his family doctor, Alan Drummond, the 3rd floor GWM staff, Broadview Nursing Center, and the Smiths Falls Hospital staff for their compassionate care of Orville. Friends were received at the Blair and Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St W., Perth on Monday March 12th, 2018 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, March 13th, 2018 at 1:00 PM in Blair and Son Chapel, Perth. Reception followed In the Reception Center. Interment Elmwood Cemetery to follow at a later date. In memory of Orville, donations may be made to GWM Hospital Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society, “Wheels of Hope” program.
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So many things have happened, Since she was called away, So many things we’d share with her, Had she been left to stay As time unfolds another year, Memories keep her ever near, Silent thoughts of times together, Hold memories that will last forever.
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Passed away peacefully on Feb 27, 2018 at the Carleton Place Hospital with his partner and best friend, Janet and his brother Michael at his side. Melvin is survived by his partner Janet, a daughter Carol and several brothers and sisters; Rose, Michael, Loretta, Pearl, Charlie, William (Norman), Bernice, Joan and Lucy. A” Celebration of Life” will take place on March 24 at 1 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 144 George Street, Carleton Place. Donations in memory of Melvin to the Carleton Place Legion would be appreciated.
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Robert C. Russell February 26, 1933 - March 16, 2012 Think of him as living, In the hearts of those he touched. For nothing loved is ever lost, And he was loved so much. Min Rob, Joan and Family
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BERRY – In loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, George, who passed away March 16, 2005. Sadly missed along life’s way, Quietly remembered every day. No longer in our life to share, But in our hearts he is always there. Lovingly remembered Louise, Steven, Bonnie, Jim and Family
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O’NEAL, Art In loving memory of Art O’Neal who passed away March 25, 2007. Sadly missed but never forgotten. Love always Millie and family
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HOSEIN, Gloria Grace (1932 - 2017) In loving memory of Gloria, who passed away on March 18, 2017. Fondly remembered by your family. We especially remember the many traveled trips with all the fun and laughter, as well as our well fought games of Canasta. We miss you dearly, Rest in Peace Patrick, Children and Grandchildren
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WILLS, Murray - March 15, 2009 In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather. We cannot bring the old days back, Your smile we cannot see, We can only treasure the memories, Of days that used to be. Love Marilyn and family
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HARPER, Carl (Red) – In loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather, brother-in-law and uncle. We cannot bring the old days back, Your smile we cannot see, We can only treasure the memories, Of days that used to be. We hope you are still dancing! Loved and missed always Phyllis Wayne & Kathy Debbie Mary & Norm Carol & Mike Brian & Kim And all your grandchildren Sisters-in law and brothers-in-law Joyce Frank & Nancy Gary & Dianne Judy and families
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SABOURIN, Henri - In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather who passed away March 13, 2013. 5 years have passed since you left us - until we meet again. If I listen really close In the silence of the night, I hear your voice to comfort me, And say that you’re alright. But it’s often hard to understand, Why certain things must be, And the reasons why they happen Are so often hard to see. But I find comfort in the knowledge, That God is always there, To keep the one I loved so much Forever in His care. – Forever in my heart Marjorie It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone. For part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide, And though we cannot see you, you are always by our side. – Anne & Bruce, Yvette, Yvonne & Greg, Paulette & Lawrence, Paul May the winds of heaven blow softly, And whisper in your ear, How much we love and miss you, And wish that you were here. – Your grandchildren and great-grandchildren
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HENDERSON, Brenda In loving memory of a mother, daughter and sister who passed away March 15, 2016. If roses grow in heaven, Lord pick a bunch for us, Place them in Brenda’s arms, And tell her they’re from us. Tara, Mom, Dad, James Anna and family
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ROBILLARD, (Kip) In memory of a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who passed away March 19, 2012. We thought of you with love today, But that is nothing new. We thought of you yesterday, And days before that too. We think of you in silence, We often speak your name. Now all we have are memories, And your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake, With which we will never part. God has you in His keeping, We have you in our hearts. Sadly missed and never forgotten, Shirley, Bob, Sherri, Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren
DURANT, Gertrude (Pat) – In loving memory of a dear Mom, who passed away 26 years ago, March 17, 1992. DURANT, Roy – In loving memory of a dear Dad and Grandpa, who passed away 4 years ago, March 18, 2014. Gone are the days, we used to share But in our hearts, you’re always there. Never more than a thought away. Loved and remembered every day. Lynn and Mikayla Love lasts a lifetime and beyond.
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Dry Hardwood cut split, & delivered. Prompt delivery Cedar pickets, rails, post $350/full cord. HUNTING SUPPLIES & mill logs for sale. Call or 613-267-5772 text 613-913-7958. Hunter Safety/Canadian Fire-arms Courses and exFor Sale, Dry Firewood, ams held once a month at Fridges, stoves, dish- cut, split & piled to dry washer’s, washers, driers for 1 1/2-2yrs and stored Carp. Call Wenda Cochran and freezers sold with free in Shed. Erwin Cava- 613-256-2409. 30 day warranty. Extended nagh, 613-267-5111. VEHICLES warranty is available. Delivery available. Dan Peters Sales Centre - 3768 Hwy Lumber Pine, Hemlock, or Wanted: Classic & Vintage 43 west, Smiths Falls. Hardwood for barn, build- cars & trucks. Please call Open Fridays, Saturdays & ing, or repairs /horse shel- Mark 613-360-2699. Sundays 12 pm - 5 pm. ters & garden sheds. We meet by appointment 613-267-5772 SNOWMOBILES 613-285-4224 Dan Peters. 40 years in the appliance TD Logging, Cut Split Aftermarket business. We Buy & Sell. snowmohardwood. $300 full cord, bile hood vents for sale. soft-wood $150 full cord, Fits Yamaha Enticers. Moving, must sell all my screened, before loading, 250, 300 and 340 modstained glass and wine no debris, visa accepted. els. Call 613-803-1063. making equipment tools 613-812-5454 and materials. Call 613-264-5454. FARM 613-258-1610 for details. WANTED 30-40 acres organic farm land for rent. For informaMoving Sale in Barrha- Wanted - furnace oil, will tion call Chas at 898-8373. ven, 40 pieces of antique remove tank if possible. furniture mostly solid Call 613-479-2870. TOM’S CUSTOM oak and barley twist. AIRLESS PAINTING Other pieces piano, sauSpecializing in roof na, floor and table Wanted for scrap: cars, barn & aluminum/ lamps. Call Ronald trucks, vans and appliancvinyl siding painting 613-825-6624 es. Phone 613-551-6698. *30 years experience. *Screw nailing and WANTED WANTED roof repairs.
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IN THE MATTER OF THE BANKRUPTCY OF THE ESTATE OF THE LATE GILBERT DOUGLAS DUNHAM Notice is hereby given that The Estate of the Late Gilbert Douglas Dunham, deceased, filed an assignment in bankruptcy on the 6th day of March 2018 and that the First Meeting of Creditors will be held on the 27th day of March 2018 at 11:00 AM at 91 Cornelia Street West, in the Town of Smiths Falls, Ontario. Dated at the Town of Smiths Falls, in the Province of Ontario, this 8th day of March, 2018. BRIAN RABY & ASSOCIATES INC. 91 CORNELIA STREET WEST SMITHS FALLS, ONTARIO K7A 5L3
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FOR RENT 1 Room for rent, 42 Church St West, Smiths Falls, full-time working quiet person, all inclusive, $120/wk. 613-812-2400. 2 Bedroom Apartment Carleton Place. 2 floors, fridge, stove, washer, dryer, inside parking 1 car, gas fireplace, $1150/mnth plus heat, hydro & water. First & last months. No Smoking, no pets. Available May 1st 613-147-5198 evenings. 2 bedroom large apartment with fridge, stove, heat, hydro, water, laundry & parking included. Smiths Falls, $950/mnth. Call Perry 613-284-4191.
2 bedroom upper apartment, $1000 monthly. Recently upgraded. now. Smiths LIVESTOCK Available Falls. Parking for 1 small car. No dogs. ReferencWanted to buy, horses, es required. colts and ponies, all types. 613-447-8741. Contact Bob Perkins at 613-342-6030. 2 bedroom upper level apartment with appliances. PETS No smokers, No pets, $800/mnth, plus utilities. Smiths Falls. 613-253-9190 Dog obedience classes. Puppy kindergarten, bePlace, 2 ginners and advanced Carleton apartment. classes located at the bedroom Apr 1. Perth Indoor Pool. Spe- Available cializing in training your $1200/mnth plus utilities, fridge, stove. 2 separate dog to be a better beavailable in haved family member. rooms $615/mnth Professional instructors apartment shared bathroom & Jim and Judy Stewart of True Companion Dog kitchen, includes utilities, Obedience School, serv- cable & laundry. Available ing the Perth and area Apr 1. Inside & Outside available communities for over storage immediately. Call Craig 23 years. email: www.trainyourdog.ca. 613-253-7777 info@countycabs.com 613-264-0203.
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The Clayton Senior’s Housing Corporation (CSHC) is searching for volunteers to join its Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for overseeing the operation of the Linn Bower Apartments, a 25-unit apartment building for seniors in Clayton. The apartments are a mix of market rent and rent-geared-to-income (RGI) units. The RGI units are subsidized through Lanark County Social Housing. We are looking for volunteers who would have: • A commitment to CSHC’s mission; • Knowledge of (or interest in) social housing; • Knowledge of (or interest in) senior’s issues; • Availability and willingness to fulfill board member duties • Openness to learning • Ability to work as a team We would be particularly interested in hearing from members of the community who have a background in law, accounting or finance.
For more information or to volunteer please contact Dave Morton at 613-256-6333 or by e-mail at dave_morton@ storm.ca
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Carleton Place, Commercial Lot with buildings for rent. High visibility, corner Highway 7 and 15. Lot 100 x 140, main building 800ft plus shed and garage. Heat, light, no water services. Former storage, antiques, thrift shop, car sales. $1125/mnth. 613-257-5711
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The Board meets on the last Monday morning of each month and meetings typically last less than two hours. The Board does not meet in July and August.
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Carleton Place, 3 bedroom 2nd floor, $1300/month, heat, hydro, water, fridge and stove included. Washer, dryer hookup. Parking. Available immediately. No smoking, no pets. 613-257-5092 leave message. Carleton Place, Seniors 50’s Plus Building. No smoking, no pets. First & last months rent $750.00 & up. 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. Call 613-863-6487 or 613-720-9860 Carleton Place- Woodward Street. 2 bedroom apartment in secure seniors bldg. All appliances including washer and dryer in unit. $1,150 plus hydro. Parking included. No smoking or pets. 613-253-1589.
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Colonel By Luxury adult apartments. Close to County Fair Mall in Smiths Falls. Air conditioning, exercise room, party room, library and elevator. 613-283-9650.
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Large 3BR for rent in Smiths Falls. House, 3 bedrooms 1 bathrooms For rent in Smiths Falls a 3 bedrooms duplex lower level. Rent is $1,250 plus hydro. Unit is heated with Gas. Included stove, fridge, washer and dryer. Tenant must have first and last month, good references and proof of revenue covering the rent and hydro. Unit is available March 10. $1,250. 613-265-5322 Large 4 bedroom home, Smiths Falls, heat, hydro, water, parking included, large garage. $1450/mnth. Call Perry 613-284-4191
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Smiths Falls, 1 bd, gd. floor, quiet bldg. 168 ACRES RANCH; $700/month plus hydro. Creme de la creme spotless, over 3000 sq ft, 21/2 613-285-7363 bath modern home, Smiths Falls. Room for Smith Falls. Everflowing rent, share house. First creek, 2 large barns. property and last month required. Pristine Available immediately. $629 000 or trade for Heat and hydro included. your property. Call Gerry $ 5 5 0 / m o n t h Hudson 1-613-449-1668. Sales Representative of 613-206-1777. Remax Riverview Realty Smiths Falls, upper 1 Ltd. Brokerage bedroom, $725 utilities included. off-street parking. Classifieds newly renovated, available i m m e d i a t e l y . Get Results! 613-283-2266.
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Lanark County’s – Lanark Lodge, “People Caring for People”, is a 163 bed Long Term Care Home accredited with Accreditation Canada that strives to provide progressive resident centred care for our residents in an atmosphere of respect that fosters independence and fulfillment. We are seeking a self-motivated professional change agent for the following position starting April 16th, 2018.
BUILDING AND CONTENTS RESTORATION SINCE 1977 NOW HAS OPENINGS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:
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REGULAR FULL TIME ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF CARE
WAGES BASED ON INDIVIDUAL’S EXPERIENCE AND BACKGROUND. VALID DRIVERS LICENSE REQUIRED AND MUST BE BONDABLE.
MANDATE: Under the direction of and in collaboration with the Director of Resident Care, the Associate Director of Care will develop structures and processes within the nursing department to achieve safe and effective resident care. Plan, direct and coordinate all activities necessary for the daily management of all resident neighborhoods. Ensure that quality nursing and personal care is provided for residents in accordance with the Long Term Care Homes Act (2007) and its supporting regulations 79/10. Provide leadership, mentorship, supervision, coaching and direction to nursing staff. Provide oversight of and leadership for specialized programs such as Skin and Wound Care, Palliative Care, Infection Control or other. Ensure that staff and contractors comply with relevant Health and Safety legislation and corporate/departmental policies and procedures. Ensure ongoing monitoring and reporting of occupational health and safety issues in the workplace.
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Six Volunteer Locations - Brockville - Smiths Falls - Carleton Place - Kemptville - Prescott - Gananoque
The Town of Smiths Falls Smiths Falls Child Development Centre has the following job opportunities available:
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One (1) Before and After School Program – Chimo Elementary School (contract position until June 30, 2018) - Starting ASAP an additional ECE is required to work 25 hours per week (split shift), on a contract basis until June 30, 2018, coordinating the Before/After School Program at Chimo Elementary School. Ideally you possess an Early Childhood Educator Diploma, Standard 1st Aid and CPRC along with 2-years of experience (or the equivalent combination of experience and education). The successful applicant must obtain an acceptable Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector) clearance. Two (2) Early Childhood Educator – Supply Teachers (on-call) Starting ASAP the Child Development Centre requires two (2) Supply Teacher (on-call). Ideally you possess an Early Childhood Education Diploma and Standard 1st Aid and CPRC. The successful applicant must obtain an acceptable Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector) clearance. Interested candidates must mail or email a cover letter indicating the position(s) applying for and resume to the address identified below no later than, Friday March 23, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. in confidence to: Lynda McKimm, Human Resources Advisor Town of Smiths Falls P.O.Box 695 Smiths Falls, Ontario K7A 4T6 E-mail: lmckimm@smithsfalls.ca The Town of Smiths Falls is an equal opportunity employer, committed to ensuring all candidates are able to participate in the interview process fully and equally. If contacted for employment, please let us know if you require any accommodations to ensure you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment and selection process. “We thank all applicants for their interest in this position however only those selected for an interview will be contacted” Connected to Your Community A/CP/K/P/SF - 21 - Thursday, March 15, 2018
Reporting to the Vice President of Patient Care Services and working as an integral member of the nurse management team, the Nurse Manager, Continuing Care, is accountable for all aspects of patient care within the 24-bed unit, and leads the Senior Friendly hospital initiative. The Corporate Educator is responsible for coordinating, planning and implementing education for nursing and allied health departments, along with development of evidence-based practice standards. The ideal candidate possesses a current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario, a Master’s degree in Nursing or related field, and a combination of clinical and managerial experience. He/ she can competently prepare and assess financial documentation; manage human and material resources; develop programs, policies and procedures; and ensure high quality care to patients. His/her management style emphasizes commitment, caring and innovation. He/ she must be a clinically strong, compassionate leader with exceptional interpersonal and communications skills, comfortable working in a multidisciplinary team environment. The following additional employment opportunities are also available. Candidates who possess the required qualifications, skills and experience for the positions listed below are invited to apply. Visit www. renfrewhosp.com/careers for more information. • Registered Nurse, Hemodialysis (temporary part time) • Registered Nurse, Peritoneal Dialysis (permanent part time) • Registered Nurse Diabetes Educator (casual) • Registered Nurses, Complex Continuing Care, Active Care & Special Care (casual) • Personal Support Workers (casual) Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resumes by March 30, 2018, at 12:00 hours to hr@renfrewhosp.com or Julia Boudreau, V.P. Corporate Services, RVH, 499 Raglan Street North, Renfrew, Ontario, K7V 1P6. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. RVHF is an equal opportunity employer, committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Applicants requiring accommodation should contact Human Resources at (613) 432-4851.
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We’re Hiring! 2 Positions Position: Foreman - Excavating, Grading, Sewer/Water, Civil Description: The Foreman is responsible for coordinating the efforts of workers and ensuring the project is completed correctly and on time. Ensuring H&S guidelines and company policies and procedures are adhered to. Requirements: Proven experience as a construction foreman, in-depth knowledge of construction procedures, equipment, the OH&SA and OBC. Proven ability to read drawings, plans and blueprints. Proven ability to layout and set grades. Good communication skills, able to report effectively, problem-solving abilities, physical endurance and stamina essential.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES The Public Works Department is seeking to fill the following positions: • Full-time Position - Facilities/Environmental Services Small Equipment Operator/Labourer • Seasonal Position - Facilities/Environmental Services Newboro Harbour Master • Seasonal Position - Roads Heavy Equipment Operator/Labourer
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Job descriptions and details can be found on our website www.twprideaulakes.on.ca. Deadline for applications is March 28, 2018 at 11:00 am.
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Lanark County Support Services is hiring for a variety of part time positions in our day service and residential home General Requirements for all positions: Valid driver’s license, insurance, vehicle and ability to work anywhere in Lanark County. Support Worker - Support hours in the Almonte Agency and weekend hours. The successful candidate will have a minimum of a high school diploma and experience working with individuals with a developmental disability as well as experience providing support to individuals requiring personal care and feeding assistance. A moderate level of physical effort is required to handle a wheelchair. Instructor - Part time positions in the Almonte and Smiths Falls Agency. The successful candidate will have a Developmental Service Worker Diploma or Behavioural Science Technician Diploma and be required to complete work location tasks, documentation and provide support to individuals in the community. Facilitator - Multiple part time positions to provide support to three individuals in their home (in Carleton Place.) The successful candidate will have a Developmental Service Worker Diploma or Behavioural Science Technician Diploma Must be willing to work flexible day, evening, overnight and weekend hours to meet the needs of the individuals receiving support and the team and have some availability to pick up extra shifts as required.
Please submit resume no later then March 23/18 to: Carin Dopson at 55 George St. N., Smiths Falls, ON K7A 1Z1or lcss.carin@gmail.com
With over 400 employees and 11 facilities in 3 countries, Central Wire Industries (CWI) is drawing on innovation as a market leader in the production of specialty wires and wire products. CWI is looking to fill the following positions at the Perth, Ontario location: Accounts Receivable Clerk Responsible for providing financial, clerical and administrative services to ensure efficient, timely and accurate collection of accounts receivable. Ideal candidate will have 1-3 years accounts receivable and general accounting experience and a College diploma in a related field. Electrical and Control System Technician Responsible for the fabrication, repair, maintenance and installation of industrial electrical and control systems. This individual will have the ability to read and interpret drawings/schematics, ladder logic, and specifications to provide troubleshooting and repair services. Provincial or Inter-Provincial Trade Red Seal certification – Electrician (442 A License) or Certified Technician (Electrical/Instrumentation) with 2-3 years practical experience required. Industrial Mechanic/Millwright Responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, overhauling and repairing stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment. Ideal candidates will have completed or be currently enrolled in an apprenticeship program, possess a Mechanical Engineering Technician/ Technologist Diploma or equivalent. Industrial electrical experience would be considered an asset. MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Operations) Purchasing Coordinator Responsible for performing the activities of sourcing suppliers, price negotiations, and supplier contract management. This is a highly visible position within the organization with responsibilities for the tactical procurement of commodities, supplies, and services. Ideal candidates will have a University degree or College diploma and MRO procurement experience. Production Worker This is an off-shift position (either 4:00 p.m. - Midnight or Midnight 8:00 a.m.) Responsible for a variety of tasks including setting up, operating and troubleshooting of equipment, product testing and material handling. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma, be safety oriented, self-starters with mechanical aptitude. For detailed job descriptions please visit http://centralwire.com/career.php Central Wire offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package. If you are interested in becoming part of the CWI team, please submit your cover letter and résumé by email to human.resources@centralwire.com Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants can make their accommodation needs known in their cover letter. If you require further information or assistance, please contact the Human Resources Department at 613-326-3006.
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Part-Time Housekeeping/Laundry Aide required for Rosebridge Manor, our LTC home in Jasper. For Job qualifications please go to our website, omniway.ca listed under careers. Please submit resume: gfoster@omniway.ca or fax: 613-283-9012. OMNI is committed to offering accommodations to applicants with disabilities wherever possible. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact us at: mlegros@omniway.ca, phone 705-748-6631, or by fax 705-742-9197. HELP WANTED
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The Alex Ferguson Law Office was founded in 2009 with the vision of providing an accessible and professional environment to handle all our clients’ legal needs. We practise all major areas of law. Recently, our business has been expanding and, to manage the great influx of clientele that we are experiencing, we are looking for someone to fill the permanent position of Legal Technician. Applicants must at least have a Bachelor of Laws, experience with online legal programs, two years’ experience in the legal field, ease in communicating with a diverse clientele, a fundamental understanding of Family Law and Criminal Law, and strong knowledge of Business Law and Corporate Law. Although we operate in English, bilingual candidates will be favoured. Job duties are those generally performed by any paralegal, e.g. office duties, assistance, filing and service, interviews, research, drafting of various legal documents, trial preparation, etc. Salary is $30/hour, plus the employees’ group RRSP. Applicants are invited to submit a CV, cover letter and, if possible, references to aflo-jobs@outlook.com or by mail to our office located at 116 Bridge Street, Carleton Place, ON K7C 2V3. Do not contact us by telephone or fax, or in person.
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Job Fair
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Find your next job Over 20 businesses in Perth & Lanark County are HIRING full-time, part-time and seasonal positions. Open to all job seekers from ages 15 to 65+. FOR THIS FREE EVENT:
WEDNESDAY
MARCH 21 1:00PM–4:00PM
Bring copies of your resume. Come prepared to meet with employers.
Location: 26
Beckwith St. E., PERTH AT THE LEGION, FREE PARKING HOSTED BY:
Community Employment Services www.CESPerth.ca
Accounting Support Clerk 60 Hours Bi-Weekly
Mills Community Support Corporation is a multi-service organization assisting over 1,000 people throughout Lanark County with specialized supportive housing services for seniors and adults with developmental disabilities, non-profit housing services, and home support services. As a member of the financial services team, the Accounting Support Clerk aids the Finance Department with general administration functions. This Includes responding to queries, month end reconciliations, client account reviews, verifying expenditures, reviewing bank statements and ledgers, verifying cheques written and ensuring internal policies are being met. Assisting in preparation of reports required by funders. The Accounting Support Clerk also administers payroll services for the Corporation. Full job description available upon request. Qualifications: • Minimum 2 Year College Business related program or equivalent experience
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Core Skills: • Excellent financial and book-keeping skills; • Knowledge of computerized accounting packages; • Highly organized and works well under pressure; and • Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Mills Community Support (MCS) is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request, accommodation will be provided by MCS throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities
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Looking for a new career? You can be in charge of your future. Come visit us at the Perth Campus of Algonquin College. Find about programs, financial aid, how to apply, academic upgrading, and more, visit algonquincollege.com/perth or call 613-267-2859 ext 5606 to talk or arrange a tour.
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Attendant Care,Woman with MS needs female attendant care. Parttime, daytime and evening hours available. PSW or relevant experience needed, training provided. Hoyer lift used. Must have transportation. Reasonable wage and T4 provided. You would be working in my home, a warm and pleasant environment, 10 minutes from Perth. If interested contact me ottylake129@gmail.com
Group Home in Carleton Place, cook, clean supervised residence, qualifications: CPR, first aide, food handling course, criminal record check, hours are 11-6pm part-time, provide own transportation. For more info call Lisa. 613-253-0853
Busy Handyman Service looking for Snow-plow Operators and shovelers. Parttime or could lead to fulltime. Call 613-267-5460.
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Royal Canadian Legion Br. 192 Carleton Place Now Hiring for the following positions: 1. Permanent Part- Time Bartender for Day/ Evening Shifts 2. Casual Part-Time Bartender needed for fill in shifts. Please submit resumes to the attention of the Bar Manager by March 28 th. They can be dropped off at the bar or mailed to the following: PO. Box.248 Carleton Place, ON K7C 1Z6
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623 Arnprior 692 Manotick 256 Almonte 257-253 C. Place 258 Kemptville 259 Lanark 267-264-326 Perth 268 Maberly 269 Merrickville 273 Westport 272 Portland 275 Toledo 278 McDonald’s Corners 279 Sharbot Lake 283-284 Smiths Falls 342-345382-498 Brockville 359 Elgin 382 Gananoque 448 Chesterville 479 Ompah 489 N. Gower 624 Pakenham 774 Winchester 838 Richmond, Munster 924 Athens 926 North Augusta 928 Delta 989 South Mountain
Looking for dump truck driver. Experienced. Prefer older driver. Cell 613-229-0724, Ron. Merrickville area.
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HELP WANTED WESLEY CLOVER Parks is looking to hire a Day Camp Instructor to start part-time immediately, with hours extending to fulltime in the summer. We are seeking selfmotivated individuals with previous experience instructing beginners. If interested please submit resumes angela.eickson@wesley cloverparks.com.
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Ottawa Nostalgia Collectible Show Sunday, March 18th. 9am-3pm Nepean Sportsplex
120 tables - 60 Dealers
CAPITAL WATER SUPPLY LTD. Looking for Labour for a Well Drilling Company, you would need your own transportation to and from our shop out near Stittsville. During the day you would have a company truck, (would need a drivers abstract). Must be a hard worker and have a great attitude. Having WHMIS training would be an asset. Please send your Resume to office@capitalwater.com
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Please submit your resume to info@themills.on.ca by March 22, 2018 4pm
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Lanark County Housing Corporation
52 Abbott Street North Unit #4, Smiths Falls, Ontario K7A 1W3
Bids are invited for the following: Sealed Tenders will be received in envelopes clearly marked as to contents by the Town Clerk at her office in the Town Hall, 77 Beckwith Street North, Smiths Falls, Ontario, until 11:00 am local time on Thursday, April 12th, 2018 for the
Smiths Falls Beckwith Canal Bridges Rehabilitation Contract # 2018-PW-04.
Specifications and Form of Tender may be obtained from the Clerk’s office. Questions regarding this Tender may be directed to Scott Poole of The Greer Galloway Group at (613) 966-3068 ext. 341. If you wish to obtain tender documents, please contact Nadine Bennett (nbennett@smithsfalls. ca) or Kerry Costello (kcostello@smithsfalls.ca). The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted. AMENDMENTS TO BIDS SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED OR ACCEPTED
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2018-RFT-01 Asphalt Shingle Replacement Locations: Carleton Place, Perth & Smiths Falls Bid Documents are available on LCHC website, Bidding Opportunities & Information Section (top right corner of website) or by contacting the LCHC office at 613-283-2555. Bids will be received at Lanark County Housing Corporation Office, 52 Abbott St. N. Unit #4, Smiths Falls, Ontario, K7A 1W3 until 11:00 A.M., Monday April 9, 2018. Public opening to be held immediately thereafter. Lowest or any bid not necessarily accepted.
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The February bottle drive for the Lanark Animal Welfare Society (LAWS) was a great success. Thank you to all who donated their bottles. It brought in just over $500 which will go a long way to help feed the paws at LAWS.
very happy with her presence. Please meet Babe at LAWS. Momma: This friendly tabby lady is about two years old. With her beautiful green eyes she can stare at you as if she wants to tell you a secret about her past life. She's looking to be invited into a warm welcoming home. Momma is available In Carleton Place at Pet Valu. Milo: Hi there, Milo here. I've been in Perth for a while and have loved every minute of it. The ladies in the store are all in love with me because I am so sweet (so they say). When the doorbell rings I make sure to go and check it out and to greet the customers. I already listen to my name
and can't get over all the yummy food they sell here which I get to taste. I am a happy, friendly very handsome two-year-old male with lovely soft slick black fur. I look a bit like a black panther with a soft kitty attitude. If you would like to meet me you can find me in Perth at Pet Valu. Thank you for your continued support. Follow us if you like at www.facebook. com/lanarkanimals and/or check out our website at lanarkanimals.ca. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the shelter at shelter@lanarkanimals.ca or by calling 613-283-9308. LAWS is located at 253 Glenview Rd., Smiths Falls, K7A 4S7 (please note new postal code).
Successful bottle drive raises $500 for LAWS This week's featured pets Babe: This lovely nine-year-old female cat was surrendered to LAWS because her owner was moving into a retirement home. Sadly there were no pets allowed and Babe is now at LAWS. She is adjusting to her new, temporary, home and you often find her under the sink on a bunch of clean towels. She is very sweet and we're absolutely certain that when she's invited into her new forever home she'll be making you
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MOVIE: Game Night STARRING: Jason Bateman, Rachel McAdams, Kyle Chandler, Billy Magnussen, Sharon Horgan, Lamorne Morris, Kylie Bunbury and Jesse Plemons, DIRECTOR: John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein RATING: R Game Night is my newest favorite guilty pleasure. It's a terrible movie that I'll no doubt watch again and again. Max and Annie are extremely competitive. Their need to win at whatever they're playing is what brought them together. Video games, board games, party games it doesn't matter. They are there to play, and in it to win it. Game night with their friends is the highlight of the week. Though this game night is different. This game night Kevin (Lamorne Morris) and Michelle (Kylie Bunbury), Ryan (Billy Magnussen) and his newest date Sarah (Sharon Horgan) are meeting Max and Annie at Brooks' (Kyle Chandler) place. Brooks is Max's older and more successful
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brother. Max is reluctant to go because he and his brother have always had a bit of a rivalry, but Brooks promises this will be a game night to remember. He's planned a kidnap scenario, and the couple that wins gets his new Corvette. There's just one hitch. The guys that come to kidnap Brooks aren't the guys he hired. It turns out Brooks isn't the successful investor he's claimed to be. In reality he's a low-life smuggler who has double-crossed the wrong people. If Max and his friends can't find a certain FabergĂŠ egg then Brooks is a dead man.
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Where to begin. The plot is outrageous. There are more twists than a bag of pretzels. It's painfully awkward at times, and the acting is over the top. So obviously I love it. What can I say, it's a perfect storm of buffoonery and misadventure. It starts off almost painfully slow, but once it gets rolling the film is a juggernaut. It's a constant stream of quick one-liners, bizarre situations and slap stick comedy. Game Night will get you laughing. It might feel like it's against your will, but it will get you laughing. For all the awkwardness and downright silliness this cast is pretty tight. Brooks is kind of a jerk, and Kyle Chandler nails it. Billy Magnussen's dim-witted fool pairs perfectly with Sharon Horgan's intelligent charm. Lamorne Morris and Kylie Bunbury have some really funny bickering, and Jesse Plemons who plays the creepy neighbour is very creepy. He is funny, but really creepy. I love the short, quick one-liners that Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams just seem to rattle off like rain hitting a tin roof. They have this wicked rhythm that constantly goes back and forth with neither one ever missing a beat. They are wickedly funny together. I think it's safe to say that none of the actors, writers or directors of Game Night are going to walk the red carpet for this film. I however will probably own it, and watch more times than I will ever admit to.
Phone: 613-256-2064 • 1-888-779-8666
Municipal Matters March 15, 2018
INVITATION TO TENDER TENDER NO. 18-08
INVITATION TO TENDER TENDER NO. 18-09
Tenders must be completed on this form for the Two (2) Backhoe Loaders with Extendable Dipperstick and Four Wheel Drive listed below and returned in a sealed envelope, clearly marked: Attention: Shawna Stone, Acting CAO, Municipality of Mississippi Mills, 3131 Old Perth Road, PO Box 400, Almonte, ON K0A 1A0, Tender No. 18-08, “Two (2) Backhoe Loaders with Extendable Dipperstick and Four Wheel Drive” and dated.
Tenders must be completed on this form for the vehicles listed below and returned in a sealed envelope, clearly marked: Attention: Shawna Stone, Acting CAO, Municipality of Mississippi Mills, 3131 Old Perth Road, PO Box 400, Almonte, ON K0A 1A0, Tender No. 18-09 “4 X 4 ¾ TON TRUCK” and dated.
Consideration will not be given to the Tender if received later than 1:30 p.m., local time on Monday, March 19th, 2018.
Consideration will not be given to the Tender if received later than 1:30 p.m., local time on Monday, March 19th, 2018.
SEALED TENDERS on forms supplied by the Municipality of Mississippi Mills will be received by the Acting CAO, at the Municipal Office located at 3131 Old Perth Road, Almonte until 2:00 p.m. local time, on Thursday April 5, 2018 for the “Tender No. 18- 17 –Siding removal, repair and painting Cedar Hill School House”. Tenders will be opened in public at the Municipal Office building immediately following the tender closing.
The Municipality reserves the right to accept or reject any or all tenders or accept all or any part thereof.
The Municipality reserves the right to accept or reject any or all tenders or accept all or any part thereof.
Tender documents are available for pickup at the Municipal Offices, 3131 Old Perth Road, Almonte ON K0A 1A0
Copies of the tender package may be received at no charge by email chartwick@mississippimills.ca.
Copies of the tender package may be received at no charge by email chartwick@mississippimills.ca.
A mandatory site meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday March 27, at 10:00AM at the Cedar Hill School House, 270 Cedar Hill Side Road Pakenham ON, K0A 2X0, and all interested bidders shall attend so they may view the area and be eligible to bid.
*REMINDER* NOTICE OF STATUTORY OPEN HOUSE AND PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 21 (FIVE YEAR COMMUNITY OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW) TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills will hold a series of Open Houses and Statutory Public Meeting, pursuant to Sections 17(16) and 17(17) of the Planning Act, respecting the Municipality’s Five Year Community Official Plan Review.
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Wednesday, March 21, 2018
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Almonte Old Town Hall (Auditorium), 14 Bridge St, Almonte
Almonte Ward and Urban Subdivision policies
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Clayton Community Centre, 147 Linn Bower Ln, Clayton
Rural / Hamlets / Natural Heritage System / Environment policies
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Stewart Community Centre, 112 MacFarlane St, Pakenham
Agriculture policies
Thursday, March 29, 2018
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Almonte Community Centre (Upper Hall), 182 Bridge St, Almonte
A general session for questions pertaining to any policies within the Community Official Plan
The purpose of the Open Houses are to provide the public with the opportunity to review and ask questions about the information and material, including a copy of the current proposed plan, with representatives of the Municipality in an informal setting. PUBLIC MEETING: Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 6:00 pm The purpose of the Public Meeting is to give the public an opportunity to make representations in respect of the current proposed plan. Public Meeting will be held at: Mississippi Mills Municipal Offices, 3131 Old Perth Road, Almonte Additional, non-statutory meetings of Council to review the content of the proposed plan and review comments heard by the public are advertised on the municipal website: http://www.mississippimills.ca/en/townhall/planning.asp Purpose and Effect of the Proposed Amendment: Section 26(1) of the Planning Act, requires that official plans be reviewed and updated not less frequently than every five years. The Municipality of Mississippi Mills’ present Community Official Plan was adopted by Council December 13, 2005 and approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing August 29, 2006. The Mississippi Mills Community Official Plan Five Year Review will update and refine the goals, objectives, policies and schedules of the existing Community Official Plan in keeping with Provincial Policies and the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13, as amended by the Planning and Conservation Land Statute Law Amendment Act, 2006. A key map is not provided as the Official Plan Amendment applies to the entire Municipality of Mississippi Mills. A copy of the plan amendment and information and material is available to the public for inspection at the Municipality of Mississippi Mills, Building and Planning Department, 3131 Old Perth Road, Mississippi Mills Public Library, Almonte Branch, 155 High Street, Almonte, and Pakenham Branch, 128 MacFarlane Street, Pakenham. If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills on the proposed official plan Amendment No. 21, you must make a written request to Municipality of Mississippi Mills, 3131 Old Perth Road, P.O. Box 400, Almonte, Ontario K0A 1A0. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Municipality of Mississippi Mills before the proposed official plan Amendment No. 21 is adopted, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills to the Ontario Municipal Board. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to Municipality of Mississippi Mills before the proposed official plan Amendment No. 21 is adopted, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. Dated at Mississippi Mills this 9th day of March, 2018 Niki Dwyer, Director of Planning Municipality of Mississippi Mills 3131 Old Perth Rd, PO Box 400 Almonte, ON K0A 1A0
Ph. (613) 256-2064 ext. 259 Fax (613) 256-4887 Website: www.mississippimills.ca
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SIDING REMOVAL, REPAIR AND PAINTING CEDAR HILL SCHOOL HOUSE TENDER NO. 18- 17
The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted. For further information please contact: Robert Kennedy, Facilities/Health and Safety Coordinator (613)256-1077 ext. 26 rkennedy@mississippimills.ca
NOTICE OF PROJECT INITIATION MUNICIPALITY OF MISSISSIPPI MILLS Schedule ‘B’ Municipal Class Environmental Assessment
POTABLE WATER STORAGE
The Municipality of Mississippi Mills (Municipality) is initiating a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) to assess alternative potable water storage solutions for the Almonte Ward, building upon recommendations from the related Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Master Plan (Almonte Ward) completed in 2012, and updated in 2018. The project is being carried out within the requirements for a Schedule ‘B’ project under the Terms of the Municipal Class EA process, which is approved under the Environmental Assessment Act. The Almonte Ward’s existing drinking water supply system consists of five groundwater wells, an elevated potable water storage tank and a distribution system. The 2018 Master Plan Update identified a shortterm potable water storage deficit that is anticipated to increase over time as the Almonte Ward grows. As such, various alternatives for additional storage will be assessed throughout the Class EA process. As part of the Class EA process, public comment during the evaluation of alternative solutions will be requested. The Municipality is planning to conduct one public information session during the course of the study. Notice of the session will be provided in advance. Project information will also be available to the public at the municipal office and the municipal website, www.mississippimills.ca. We are interested in hearing any comments or concerns that you may have about this project. A public database of comments will be maintained and, with the exception of personal information, included in the study documentation that will be made available for public review. Parties interested in providing input or that wish to obtain additional information at this stage of the study are asked to submit comments in writing to: Municipality of Mississippi Mills: Potable Water Storage Class EA c/o J.L. Richards & Associates Limited 864 Lady Ellen Place Ottawa, ON K1Z 5M2 E-mail: sgore@jlrichards.ca Please copy any correspondence to: Mr. Guy Bourgon, P.Eng. Director of Roads and Public Works Municipality of Mississippi Mills 3131 Old Perth Road R.R. #2, P.O. Box 400 Almonte, ON K0A 1A0 E-mail: gbourgon@mississippimills.ca
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Canadians cruise into playoffs after dominant 12-2 victory over Navan Grads The Carleton Place Canadians wrapped up their regular season on Friday, March 9 with a 12-2 victory over the Navan Grads. A seven-point game from Sam Knoblauch – two goals, five assists – led the way for Carleton Place as all but two Canadians skaters picked up points. With his performance, Knoblauch finished the season with 87 points to put him second in the CCHL, two points behind David Jankowski of the Hawkesbury Hawks. Tim Theocharidis, fresh off being named Top Defenceman of the CCHL, also had a strong offensive night. He tallied five assists before being sat down for the third period to rest up before the playoffs. His five points put him atop the league’s defencemen in points and also gave him over 100 points in his three seasons with the Canadians. Friday’s game didn’t start well for Carleton Place as Coleton Cianci gave the home team the lead just 1:31 into the first period. Geoff Kitt scored a little more the three minutes later to end a streak of 15 games without a goal. He got his stick on Tim Theocharidis’s shot and the tip took a fortuitous bounce off a Grads
defender to beat Joe Giacobbo. Zach Tupker scored his first of two goals on the night to briefly give the Canadians the lead before Curtis Fabbro capitalized on a 2-on-0 chance created by a collision at centre-ice between a pair of Canadians defenders. Fabbro then came in on the rush and snapped his shot through Jeremie Forget to make the score 2-2 less than nine minutes into the game. Then the Canadians offence took over, scoring 10 unanswered goals. Nick Pryce started the scoring with a lovely deke to beat Giacobbo for his fourth goal in 15 games with the Canadians. Brett Thorne tapped in a Sam Knoblauch pass on the man advantage for a power play goal and then Ben Tupker scored his first goal of two on Friday to give the Canadians a 5-2 lead heading to the second period. Kitt, Zach, Travis Broughman and Knoblauch each scored in the middle period as Carleton Place continued to take over the game – limiting the Grads to just two shots in the frame. The Canadians added three goals on seven shots in the third period with Knoblauch and Ben each scoring their
second goals of the game and Noah Tooke scored as well. Seth Carter came in for relief of Giacobbo to start the second period and, while he gave up seven goals in his two periods of work, the score could have been worse had it not been for a number of highlight-reel saves. Carleton Place came into Friday already knowing who it was going to face in the first round of the playoffs and the schedule for the first-round match up against the Rockland Nationals was announced following the game with the series starting on Friday, March 16 at the Carleton Place Arena at 7:45 p.m. The full schedule is as follows: • Game 2: Sunday, March 18 in Rockland at 2:30 p.m. • Game 3: Wednesday, March 21 in Carleton Place at 8:15 p.m. • Game 4: Thursday, March 22 in Rockland at 7:30 p.m. • Game 5 (if necessary): Saturday, March 24 in Carleton Place at 7:15 p.m. • Game 6 (if necessary): Sunday, March 25 in Rockland at 2:30 p.m. • Game 7 (if necessary): Tuesday, March 27 in Carleton Place at 7:15 p.m. Submitted by Daniel Vazzoler, Carleton Place Canadians
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In what was a sometimes scrappy affair, the Central Canada Hockey League Tier 2 Renfrew Timberwolves fell 5-1 to the Carleton Place Jr. Canadians March 6 at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre. The Carleton Place Jr Canadians are currently one win away from advancing to the semi-finals after a 6-2 win in Renfrew on Sunday night (March 11) to bring their lead in the series to 3-1.
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The Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor Foundation is accepting applications for the Board of Directors.
The Foundation Board provides oversight, leadership, direction and support for the important task of raising and stewarding funds to help provide excellent patient/ resident care at the Almonte General Hospital and Fairview Manor. Supported by Foundation staff, Board members participate directly in fundraising and governance activities. To complement existing skills on the Board, a background including fundraising, finance, governance and a strong appreciation of the Hospital’s/ Fairview Manor’s role in our community is an asset. Having strong professional and personal ties within AGH’s catchment area beyond Mississippi Mills (West Carleton, Stittsville/Kanata, Ottawa West or Carleton Place) is also desirable Previous experience as a member of a board or in a senior leadership role is an asset.
Front Row: Heather Sheffield, Kris Parsons, Julie Munro, Betty Preston, Heather Pettipas Back Row: David Dern, Robert Scott, Robert Broulliard, Art Solomonian, Chair Missing on picture day: Mary Wilson Trider, Secretary, Ian McBain
Board members must be at least 18 years of age. The Governance and Nominating Committee will interview potential candidates and make recommendation to the Board of Directors for Connected to Your Community - A/CP16 - Thursday, March 15, 2018
approval. To see a job description, please visit: http://www.almontehospitalfoundation.com/ new-page/
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Almonte high school wins consolation final at OFSAA boys basketball championship The Almonte and District High School Thunderbolts are the 2018 OFSAA Boys’ A Basketball Consolation Champs, after defeating Rockway Mennonite Collegiate 85-66 on Wednesday, March 7 to take the
winner’s plaque. “It really tops off our season,” said Almonte coach Dan Hickey of the win. “Our motto for the year was ‘Road to OFSAA.’ I’ve got to say that although we didn’t get the (gold)
medal, a plaque was nice and I couldn’t be happier.” Strong defense, shooting by forward Sam Dyck and guard Liam Hickey, as well as rebounding by forward Brendan Hudson, were key factors in
the win. Meanwhile top-seeded Nicholson Catholic College won gold in the championship final Wednesday night, defeating number two seed College Notre Dame 47-43 to win the overall title. The hosting St. Lawrence Secondary School (SLSS) Saints in Cornwall advanced to the semis of the consolation
round, losing to Almonte 58-30. The final closed out a fourday event, which began Sunday with a championship banquet, and attracted 20 of the top basketball teams in the province to SLSS. The tournament was the result of a volunteer effort, initiated three years ago, by a 10-person committee led by SLSS teachers and co-conveners Josh
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Above, the Almonte and District High School boys’ basketball team is pictured with their winner’s plaque after defeating Rockway Mennonite Collegiate in the consolation final at the 2018 OFSAA Boys’ A Basketball Championship in Cornwall.
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Functional Program for New ER Sent to Ministry Good Planning Takes Time The CPDMH Board of Directors has approved the Functional Program for the new Emergency Department. The documents have been submitted to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care for consideration and approval. The functional program outlines the operations, staffing, major equipment, funding and space requirements for the new space.
“This is the next big step in a long process,” explains Mary Wilson Trider, President and CEO. “Thank you to the Capital Projects Committee of the Board and everyone who has been involved in this planning, including hospital staff, physicians, volunteers, community members, and of course, patients and families.” Once the Ministry approves the Functional Program, the project moves to the preliminary design phase. Details about all major components, timelines and costs will be prepared and submitted for approval. “This phase also includes community consultation to provide an opportunity for input regarding the new facility,” adds Mary Wilson Trider. “In particular, we want to ensure our neighbours are involved in the planning.” The CPDMH Foundation is planning a fundraising campaign for the building and equipment costs and the CPDMH Auxiliary will also be raising funds for the project. For more information, and to see draft drawings, visit www.cpdmh.ca/redevelopment.
For the latest updates, visit www.cpdmh.ca/redevelopment
The Ministry of Health has a five-stage planning and approval process
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Stage 1 Part A: Master Plan Stage 1 Part B: Master Program Stage 2: Functional Program submitted for approval Stage 3: Preliminary Design Stage 4: Working Drawings Stage 5: Approval to award tender to begin construction
Throughout the planning stages, input will be sought from patients, neighbours, the community, staff, physicians and volunteers.
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Connected to Your Community - A/CP17 - Thursday, March 15, 2018
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Parkinson’s Superspiel held in Carleton Place to benefit Parkinson’s Canada
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Pictured here from left to right, Zachary Linton son of Dan Linton, Amanda Linton, daughter of Dan Linton, Margaux Wolfe, eastern Ontario community development coordinator for Parkinson’s Canada, Karen-Amy Linton organizer of the Parkinson’s Superspiel, and Dan Linton, father to Karen-Amy, Amanda and Zachary. Evelyn Harford/Metroland
Marie Ashforth, left, and Andrew Hogenboom, right, sweep their rock into the button during the Parkinson’s Superspiel held at the Carleton Place Curling Club on Saturday, March 10, organized by Karen-Amy Linton whose dad, Dan Linton, has Parkinson’s. All profits will be donated to Parkinson Canada.
www.twp.beckwith.on.ca The meeting dates are as follows: Tuesday, March 20th, 2018
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BECKWITH HERITAGE SPEAKER Sunday, March 18th, 2018, 2:00 p.m. Brunton Community Hall 1702 9th Line Beckwith Featuring: Richmond’s 200th Anniversary Celebration’s & it’s Connections to Beckwith John Curry, Director of the Goulbourn Museum & Ice Storm 20th Anniversary Panel Led Discussion Bring your own photos and written memories to share your experience from the 1998 Ice Storm. You can choose to submit them for our 20th Anniversary scrapbook. Photos and Displays Light Refreshments will be Provided Sponsored by the Beckwith Heritage Committee MARCH INTERIM TAX BILLS – DUE MONDAY MARCH 26TH, 2018 The March Interim tax bills have been mailed out and if you have not received yours yet, please contact the Township Office at 613-257-1539. The March Interim tax bill installment is due Monday March 26th, 2018. For your convenience the office will be open Saturday March 24th, 2018 from 9:00 am – noon, to receive tax payments only. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TO ADOPT THE 2018 BUDGET PUBLIC NOTICE – NOTICE INTENTION TO ADOPT THE 2018 BUDGET
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Photo middle, Joshua Piché, who’s been curing for four and a half years, delivers the stone during the Parkinson’s Superspiel. Photo directly above, Anne Crawford delivers a stone with grace during the Parkinson’s Superspiel.
In accordance with section 291 of the Municipal Act, 2001 and Municipal By-Law No. 2007-51, notice is hereby given that the Council of the Township of Beckwith intends to discuss and adopt its 2018 Municipal Budget at the Council Meeting on: Wednesday, May 21st, 2018, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers The meeting will include an overview of the budget and capital projects for 2018. All interested parties are invited to attend this meeting. For additional information, please contact: Cassandra McGregor, Clerk Administrator 613-257-1539 • cmcgregor@twp.beckwith.on.ca
Connected to Your Community - A/CP18 - Thursday, March 15, 2018
Maple Run Studio Tour showcases Pakenham area artists April 7, 8 Wander. Experience. Indulge. This is the mantra of the 16th annual Pakenham Maple Run Tour which takes place on April 7 and 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Maple Run Tour is a ‘sweet’ reason to wander up to Pakenham, just a short drive from Ottawa via Highway 417 or from Carleton Place on Highway 29. Experience inspiring art, craft, food and heritage locations. Meet the artists who have created their work and find out what feeds their passion. Indulge your taste buds in locally produced maple products, fudge, solar roasted coffee and craft beer. It’s a perfect time to enjoy the Lanark County’s maple syrup season (www.mapleweekend.ca) with a visit to Fulton’s Pancake House and Sugar Bush (www.fultons.ca). Try out the local restaurants and bakeries, many who have maple inspired food items for this annual spring
celebration. The Maple Run Tour website (www.mapleruntour.com) gives a detailed description of all 29 participants, nine tour venues, food stops, demonstrations, special events and a map with locations taking you through Pakenham and surrounding area. Brochures with tour information can be picked up at the Pakenham General Store (right in the heart of the village) or drop by at any tour stop displaying the green maple leaf logo. There are returning favorites and several new artists to this year’s tour who are working in different canvas mediums, pottery, unique birdhouses, paper, glass and creative woodworking. Photography and fine jewelry will brighten up your home and spring outfit. Pewterware, blacksmithing, sculptures and miniature quilts will embellish your interior and exterior décor,
while luscious soaps and scented candles are available to treat your body and soul. Tempting flavoured honey, jams and sweet breads, solar roasted coffee, craft beer and a food truck will be serving up a gourmet lunch menu. Find au couture clothing to add to your spring wardrobe. An award-winning children’s book author as well as glassblowing demonstrations and other glass art forms add to the excitement of the Maple Run Tour. Include in your day a visit to St. Peter’s Celestine’s Church (guided tour on Saturday at 1:30 p.m., donations appreciated). Take photos at the only surviving 5 span stone bridge which at this time of year will have a spectacular vista of the river’s spring runoff. And check out the Pakenham General Store housed in an impressive stone building which has been the
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Photo above, Unique birdhouses will also be on offer during the Maple Run Studio Tour April 7 and 8 throughout Pakenham. Photo left, The 16th annual Maple Run Studio Tour takes over the Pakenham area April 7 and 8, showcasing 29 artists at nine stops, which will feature a variety of creations, including exterior decor for the home and garden, above. longest continuously running general store in North America since the 1840s. All the details can be found at www.maplerun-
tour.com and find us on Facebook for updates and more. Submitted by the Maple Run Studio Tour
Municipal Matters • March 15, 2018
MEETINGS OF COUNCIL Tuesday, March 20th, 2018 7:00p.m Corporate Services Committee Followed by: Community Issues Committee Followed by: Planning & Protection Committee
VOTERLOOKUP.CA Are you on the list to vote for the upcoming municipal election? If you are an Ontario resident over the age of 18 you can visit voterlookup.ca to confirm or update your information in a few easy steps. You can also change your school support for electoral purposes and add names to your property address. Updating this information will help to ensure that municipal Voters’ Lists are accurate and up-to-date in preparation for municipal and school board elections occurring this October.
2018 MUNICIPAL/SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION Monday, October 22, 2018 is Election Day for municipalities and School Board Trustees across the Province of Ontario. For the Town of Carleton Place the following positions may be available to vote for depending upon the nominations papers that are filed on or before Nomination Day. • • • • •
Mayor (1 position) Deputy Mayor (1 position) Councillor (5 positions) School Board Trustee (English Public and English Catholic) School Board Trustee (French Public and French Catholic)
Please note that due to changes to the Municipal Elections Act, the nomination period will begin on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 and will end on Friday, July 27, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. (formerly nominations closed the 2nd Friday in September). This is the period of time when the Clerk’s Office will accept nomination papers of those individuals wishing to run for the
offices of Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and Councillor. Candidates wishing to file for School Board Trustee positions should contact the Clerk’s office for more information. For all related election information, visit the Town’s website at www.carletonplace.ca/2018election
WASTE COLLECTION GOOD FRIDAY & EASTER MONDAY Due to Good Friday being a holiday, garbage & recycling collection will occur on Monday April 2, 2018. There will be no change in the collection schedule for Easter Monday, April 2, 2018. Garbage and recycling will be collected as usual. For more information about garbage & recycling collection in the Town of Carleton Place, please visit our website, www.carletonplace.ca or download the free Carleton Place Waste Solutions App from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store to receive information & reminders about waste and recycling collection.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Branding Guide Update and Marketing Strategy The Town of Carleton Place is looking to hire an innovative and creative company to update the Town’s existing branding guide and to develop a marketing strategy for the community with a smaller food and beverage component. Technical Requirements: • Exceptional knowledge and proven history in design marketing, branding, communications and social media strategies • Unique and creative graphic design skills • Thorough understanding of Ottawa, Lanark County & surrounding area markets If your business is interested in submitting a proposal, please contact acharania@ carletonplace.ca for the RFP document. Proposals must be submitted in full by Noon on March 30th, 2018. Submissions will be received in the form of email to: acharania@carletonplace.ca or by mail: Amanda Charania, 175 Bridge Street, Carleton Place, ON, K7C2V8
Connected to Your Community - A/CP19 - Thursday, March 15, 2018
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^ Total Value: Eligible 2018 GMC Sierra Double Cab Elevation Edition 4x4: Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles purchased between March 1 and April 2, 2018. Limited time only. $11,000 Total Value is a combined total credit value for cash purchases on eligible 2018 GMC Sierra Double Cab Elevation Edition 4x4 including $4,150 manufacturer-to-dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive), $1,600 manufacturer-to-dealer Truck Month Credit (tax exclusive), $750 manufacturer-to-dealer Option Package Discount Credit (tax exclusive), $1,000 GM Card Application Bonus (offer applies to individuals who apply for a Scotiabank GM Visa Card (GM Card) or current GM Card cardholders) (tax inclusive) and $3,550 manufacturer-to-dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive). Limited time offer, which may not be combined with certain other offers. General Motors of Canada Company may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. *(Lease) Eligible 2018 GMC Canyon SLE Crew Cab: Lease based on suggested retail price of $41,295, includes $750 manufacturer-to-consumer GM Card Application Bonus (offer applies to individuals who apply for a Scotiabank GM Visa Card [GM Card] or current GM Card cardholders) (tax inclusive), $500 manufacturer-to-dealer lease cash (tax exclusive), $500 manufacturer-to-dealer Delivery Credit (tax exclusive) and $750 manufacturer-to-dealer Truck Month Credit (tax exclusive) towards the lease of an eligible new 2018 GMC Canyon SLE Crew Cab Short Box 4x4 at participating dealers. Bi-weekly payment is $175 for 48 months at 1.9% interest rate on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. $3,360 down payment is required. Total obligation is $21,593 plus applicable taxes. Taxes, license, insurance, registration and applicable fees, levies, duties and, except in Quebec, dealer fees (all of which may vary by dealer and region) are extra. Option to purchase at lease end is $19,364. See dealer for details. Discounts vary by model. Dealer may sell for less. Limited time offer, which may not be combined with certain other offers. General Motors of Canada Company may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. Offers may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. ~ 0% Purchase Financing for up to 72 months: Eligible 2018 GMC Sierra Double Cab Elevation Edition 4x4: Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada on select new 2018 Sierra 1500 Double Cab Elevation Edition 4X4 from March 1, 2018 and April 2, 2018. 0% purchase financing (2.28% APR) offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank® or RBC Royal Bank for 72 months on eligible 2018 GMC models: 2018 Sierra 1500 Double Cab Elevation Edition 4X4. Other trims may have effective rates higher than 0%. Participating lenders are subject to change. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $39,420 financed at 0% nominal rate (2.28% APR) equals $547.50 monthly for 72 months includes $3,550 manufacturer-to-dealer cash credit (tax exclusive), $1,500 finance cash, $1,600 manufacturer-to-dealer Truck Month Credit (tax exclusive), $1,000 GM Card Application Bonus (offer applies to individuals who apply for a Scotiabank GM Visa Card [GM Card] or current GM Card cardholders) (tax inclusive) plus $750 OPD Credit. Cost of borrowing is $0, for a total obligation of $39,169. Freight and air charge ($100, if applicable) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. General Motors of Canada Company may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. € (Lease) Eligible 2018 GMC Canyon SLE Crew Cab: Lease based on suggested retail price of $41,295, includes $750 manufacturer-to-consumer GM Card Application Bonus (offer applies to individuals who apply for a Scotiabank GM Visa Card [GM Card] or current GM Card cardholders) (tax inclusive), $500 manufacturer-to-dealer lease cash (tax exclusive), $500 manufacturer-to-dealer Delivery Credit (tax exclusive) and $750 manufacturer-to-dealer Truck Month Credit (tax exclusive) towards the lease of an eligible new 2018 GMC Canyon SLE Crew Cab Short Box 4x4 at participating dealers. Bi-weekly payment is $175 for 48 months at 1.9% interest rate on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. $3,360 down payment is required. Total obligation is $21,593 plus applicable taxes. Taxes, license, insurance, registration and applicable fees, levies, duties and, except in Quebec, dealer fees (all of which may vary by dealer and region) are extra. Option to purchase at lease end is $19,364. See dealer for details. Discounts vary by model. Dealer may sell for less. Limited time offer, which may not be combined with certain other offers. General Motors of Canada Company may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. Offers may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. ɫ (Finance) Eligible 2018 Sierra 2500 Denali HD Crew Cab 4x4 with Duramax Diesel Engine: Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles financed and from between March 1, 2018, to April 2, 2018. Financing provided, on approved credit, by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank® or RBC Royal Bank. Participating lenders are subject to change. Rates from other lenders will vary. Representative finance example based on a new 2018 Sierra 2500 Denali HD Crew Cab 4x4 with Duramax Diesel Engine. Suggested retail price is $89,290. $0 down payment or equivalent trade-in required. $89,290 financed at 0% (0.2% APR) equals $1,162 per month for 72 months. Total Value consists of $3,272 manufacturer-to-dealer Delivery Credit (tax exclusive), $1,000 manufacturer-to-dealer Truck Month Credit (tax exclusive), $500 manufacturer-to-dealer Finance Cash (tax exclusive), and $1,000 manufacturer-to-consumer GM Card Application Bonus (offer applies to individuals who apply for a Scotiabank GM Visa Card [GM Card] or current GM Card cardholders) (tax inclusive). Cost of borrowing is $0 for a total obligation of $83,633. Taxes, $1,700 freight and PDI, $100 air conditioning charge (where applicable), PPSA, license, insurance, registration and applicable fees, levies and duties (all of which may vary by region and dealer) are extra. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time financing offer, which may not be combined with certain other offers. GM Canada may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. † Sierra’s 5670 kg (12,500-lb.) rating requires Sierra Double Cab or Crew Cab Short Box 4x2 with 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine and Max Trailering Package. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow. ¥ Full functionality requires compatible Bluetooth and smartphone, and USB connectivity for some devices. Data rates may apply. Ω Comparison based on wardsauto.com 2017 Small Pickup segment and latest competitive information available at the time of posting. Excludes other GM vehicles. ≥ Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow. ∫ Available on select Apple® and Android™ devices. Some features may require a paid OnStar service plan. Features and capability may vary by vehicle, device, conditions as well as geographical and technical restrictions. Device data connection required. Ω Comparison based on wardsauto.com 2017 Small Pickup segment and latest competitive information available at the time of posting. Excludes other GM vehicles. ≥ Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow. ∫ Available on select Apple® and Android™ devices. Some features may require a paid OnStar service plan. Features and capability may vary by vehicle, device, conditions as well as geographical and technical restrictions. Device data connection required. ∞ Based on WardsAuto.com 2018 Small Pickup segment and latest competitive information available at time of posting. Excludes other GM vehicles. ± Limit of four complimentary Lube-Oil-Filter services in total. Fluid top-offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc., are not covered. Conditions and limitations apply. See your dealer for details. ᵒ Whichever comes first. Conditions and limitations apply, see your dealer for details.ɤ Visit onstar.ca for vehicle availability. 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Connected to Your Community - A/CP20 - Thursday, March 15, 2018