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Community – The holiday season is here and snow is in the forecast. It’s the perfect time to bundle up, lace up and enjoy a few twirls around the ice. Tim Hortons is sponsoring free public skating at the
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for children and youth in Ontario. Ontario’s current legislation significantly restricts first-time entry into the child welfare system for children above the age of 16. Ontario remains the only jurisdiction in Canada that limits access to child welfare services for 16 and 17 year olds in this way.� “Many of the young people who seek [our] assistance are not eligible for child protection services simply on the basis of their age. Youth needing care for the first time after they turn 16 are left with few choices to sustain their safety and security, often leaving them with no option but the shelter system or the streets. Bill 88 will finally make it possible for 16- and 17-year-olds who find themselves without the support of family, to voluntarily access child welfare support services.� Significantly, Bill 88 will also incorporate the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child into Ontario’s child welfare legislation (Ontario is the only province that fails to treat people up to the age of 18 as children). If passed, it would allow 16 and 17-year-olds who find themselves without the support of family to voluntarily access child welfare support services, which would be a key to reducing youth homelessness. In its submission, Cornerstone Landing noted, “We have seen numerous examples of young people aged 16 and up who have fallen into the grey zone that technically classifies them as adults and thereby limits their ability to access the care they require, especially in emergency situations. As a result of being in that grey zone, there is an increased likelihood that the 16 or 17-yearolds will ultimately become homeless because they have such difficulty accessing services as children. In addition, Lanark County does not have a homeless shelter for youth.� Cornerstone pointed out that “in one example, illustrative of many, an abusive family environment involv-
ing multiple siblings saw anyone under the age of 16 taken into care by Children’s Aid Society (CAS) while brothers and sisters aged 16 or 17 did not qualify for that protection. We have clearly heard from CAS that such support is not available for those aged 16 and 17.â€? Indeed, as Wendy Miller of the Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies pointed out at a recent Queen’s Park press conference, “On the face of it, Children’s Aid Societies know that the discrepancy that this bill addresses is wrong‌In an individual family, you could have children aged 13, 14, 15 and 16 and the 13-15 year-olds who may be experiencing abuse or neglect would be eligible for protective services that their 16-year-old sibling would not. That’s wrong.â€? Cornerstone Landing noted examples of 16-year-olds leaving home as a result of sexual assault, for example, but being told by Ontario Works that to win approval for assistance, the 16-year-olds had to prove they could no longer live at home (an abusive parent would be unwilling to provide documentation to that effect). “It is only as a result of intensive advocacy on behalf of such 16-yearolds who connect with a supportive social service agencyâ€? that they are able to get on to Ontario Works and away from an abusive environment. “In similar situations,â€? the Cornerstone Landing submission con-
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Lodge to enhance waste diversion As part of its continuing effort to seek operational efficiencies, Lanark Lodge contacted MASS Environmental Services, Inc., a solid waste solutions provider that seeks to implement formal recycling programs while reducing waste tonnage. The goal was to focus on waste diversion for the lodge that would lower environmental impact while improving costs and increase work efficiency. MASS conducted a oneday site waste audit in August, which involved analyzing, sorting, quantifying and recording waste collected over 24 hours, as well as reviewing staff work flow for waste management along with monthly waste and recycling invoices. MASS determined that although the lodge’s recycling program has a solid foundation, it has a low waste diversion ratio, particularly related to disposal of organic waste and incontinence products. Maceration equipment in the main kitchen, which helps to break down organics, would help to reduce waste up to 80 per cent. MASS is currently investigating solutions related to incontinence products, and is also renegotiating waste disposal contracts for the Lodge to realize savings of about $20,000 annually.
Asset management plan addresses infrastructure Council accepted an asset management plan, which is required by the province in order to apply for future government infrastructure grants and to help the county respond to increased system demands and address aging and new infrastructure needs. The provincial government has mandated sections that are required in the plan, including the characteristics and condition of infrastructure assets, the levels of service expected from those assets, planned actions to ensure they are providing the expected level of service, and financing strategies to implement the planned actions. The plan indicates the county has a 10-year funding gap of almost $15 million that will need to be addressed through financial assistance from the federal and provincial governSubmitted photo ments, since residents are unLanark County Council recognized public works director Steve Allan, centre, who is retirable to afford higher tax levies. Council sets priorities for 2014 Council approved a report by the chief administrative officer concerning its priorities and an action plan for 2014. Top priorities include continuing to pursue economic and organizational efficiencies; developing a destination plan and strengthening partnerships in tourism; monitoring and lobbying regarding the provincial direction for policing; and developing direction for trails, the abandoned CP rail corridor and paved shoulders. Other priorities include looking at partnerships and funding related to housing and homelessness issues; reviewing the funding allocation for youth centres; continuing lobby efforts related to sustainable day care; examining ways to support Archives Lanark; examining adaptation to climate change through the county’s sustainability plan; and continuing to consider governance issues, such as the number of meetings and size of council. Council also approved various motions and bylaws pertaining to its governance. After many months of work, a revised procedural bylaw was approved, which dictates the rules of order for council proceedings. After reviewing a report analyzing conference spending for elected officials, council opted to maintain the status quo for budget allotments for professional development, and also passed a motion to freeze county councillor pay for 2014. County to sell former approved waste site land Council ended a chapter in its waste management history by approving a motion that declares surplus 240 acres of land in Tay Valley Township that had been approved for a county-wide landfill site in the 1990s. Lanark County municipalities and the Town of Smiths
ing after 15 years with the county, during its Dec. 18 meeting. Above, both new warden Richard Kidd, left, and outgoing warden Bill Dobson, right, presented Allan with gifts and a service award, honouring him for his excellent work with the county.
Falls had contributed to the joint waste management effort in the 1980s and 1990s, which culminated in the property receiving environmental assessment approval for a landfill. The county will now ask the provincial Ministry of Environment to approve that the surplus property be sold. If it proceeds, participating municipalities can purchase all or part of the property, but any part not purchased will be sold by public tender with the proceeds of the sale and the funds left in the waste management reserve distributed to those partner municipalities. The county-wide landfill and recycling initiative was disbanded in 1999 as local municipalities sought to administer their own programs. The decision to sell the property was made after input from all the participating municipalities. Only Smiths Falls supported retaining the site. OPP billing reform motion supported Council supported a motion from Tay Valley Township concerning a proposed new billing model by the Ontario Provincial Police to be used beginning in 2015. The new model replaces one in place for more than 15 years that bases cost recovery on a percentage of detachment workload and actual staffing levels. The proposed model would use a base amount plus a charge for service calls. The base level represents 73 per cent of OPP costs and would be $260 per household regardless of actual resources used, while the remainder represents costs of actual calls for service. The proposed model has raised concerns for rural municipalities across Ontario and in Lanark County, including Tay Valley, Beckwith, Montague and Lanark High-
lands. Tay Valley, for example, would see an increase in policing costs of 189 per cent – a property tax increase of more than 20 per cent. The motion questions the process used to consult municipalities and suggests the
cost-per-household formula is flawed and that the process is moving forward independent of the work of the Future of Policing Advisory Committee, which is investigating sustainable police costs. It asks the province to stop the billing re-
form process until FPAC’s report is completed, studied and comments received. The motion will be widely circulated. Farewell to public works director Council bid a fond farewell to Steve Allan, who is retiring from his position as Director of Public Works after 15 years. Past warden Bill Dobson (Montague reeve) and current warden Richard Kidd (Beckwith reeve) presented him with gift certificates and a service award, representing his excellent work on the county roads system during his time with Lanark County. Several councillors extended their thanks and commended Allan for his professionalism with council, staff, the public and volunteers, as well as his excellent communication and thorough knowledge Appointments approved Council approved the striking committee’s councillor appointments for committees, boards, commissions and working groups for 2014 or ending as specified in the respective terms of reference, as follows: • Algonquin Land Claim Negotiating Committee: John Gemmell (Perth) • Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance: Pat Dolan (Montague) See COUNTY page 5
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The year 2013 a productive and successful one, says Brown News – Looking back on 2013 on Dec. 18, Gord Brown, Member of Parliament for Leeds-Grenville noted some of the accomplishments from the year while looking forward to 2014. “This year has been productive for Leeds-Grenville,” says Brown. “Hundreds of thousands of dollars are flowing into the area for economic development and we are working hard to set the stage for further growth in the region.” From job creation to infrastructure improvement there was a great deal taking place in the riding. Some of the highlights include: funding for Newterra for plant expansion and job creation; funding of multiple projects through the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund; funding for the recreational path along the 1000 Islands Parkway; and funding for the highly successful Tall Ships Festival. As well, Brown notes that following the 2012 opening of the new border facility in Johnstown, the federal budget in March earmarked $60 million for the re-development of the border facilities at the Thousand Islands crossing. “That money was approved in the fall and work is getting underway there,” he explains. He was also pleased this year that his private member’s bill to re-name Thousand Islands Na-
tional Park received Royal Assent in time for the new season. Brown notes that he has been working hard to ensure the casino remains in Leeds-Grenville. “This is an important employer in this region and I will continue to work diligently to ensure it remains here,” he says. The other major issue in LeedsGrenville concerns the Rideau Canal. “Throughout the year I have done a great deal of work on the Rideau Canal issue both in the riding and in Ottawa. Following the public meeting in 2012 we resolved the season issue and acquired a three-year window for consultations to find solutions for the canal,” he explains. “In the fall I was pleased to announce the visitor experience process and I continued to gather input including another holding another public meeting in December. There is still a great deal of work to be done on this issue and I look forward to continuing this process in 2014,” he says. In the spring he introduced a private member’s bill that was aimed specifically at the Rideau. Once it is passed it will help fund long-term rehabilitation of National Historic Sites such as the Rideau Canal. The final highlight of the year was his annual charity hockey game for the United Way of Leeds-Grenville where over
$116,000 was raised. Nationally, the year was also successful and Leeds-Grenville will see results from this too, he notes. Among the highlights are the five-year commitment for funding for the Eastern Ontario Development Program and the renewal of the Building Canada infrastructure program. “Since the 2011 election, 83 pieces of legislation have become law. This year 40 bills received Royal Assent – a record number, and our government’s most productive calendar year,” notes Brown. The overwhelming majority of the government’s agenda from the last session of Parliament completed the legislative process. The finance minister is already working on 2014 budget and that should include a target date for balancing the budget and returning to surplus. Canada continues to see the best job growth in the Group of Seven (G-7), with almost 1.1 million jobs created since July 2009. As we close in on our goal of returning to balanced budgets in 2015, we are expecting a surplus of $3.7 billion in 2015–16. As we made clear in the Speech from the Throne, this is Canada’s moment. Our natural wealth, our sound finances, our stable democracy, our expanding network of trade
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• Lanark County Housing Corporation: Pat Dolan (Montague), Brian Stewart (Lanark Highlands) • Mazinaw-Lanark Forest Management Citizens Committee: Peter McLaren (Lanark Highlands) • Lanark County Accessibility Advisory Sub-Committee: Ed Sonnenburg (Carleton Place) • Lanark County Awards of Excellence Sub-Committee: Val Wilkinson (Mississippi Mills), Susan Freeman (Tay Valley), Brian Stewart (Lanark Highlands), Bill Dobson (Montague), John Gemmell (Perth), Sharon Mousseau (Beckwith), Gail Code (Drummond/North
ment and exploitation; protect Canadians from unsafe drugs; support injured veterans with priority consideration for public service jobs; stand up for victims of crime; grant greater decisionmaking powers to the Northwest Territories; and make our prisons safer for our correctional officers. This parliament has also been marked by unprecedented success on the part of individual members of parliament, who advanced changes important to their constituents. Under our government, a record 39 substantive private members’ bills have received
Royal Assent, 19 of them this year. Through a productive and hardworking sitting of the House of Commons, we have delivered real results for Canadians by strengthening our economy, creating jobs and supporting families. In 2014, Brown looks forward to continued work on the Rideau Canal and the opening of the Aquatarium. “At this time I wish to say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone,” he says. Submitted by the office of Leeds-Grenville MP Gord Brown.
Elmsley), Ed Sonnenburg (Carleton Place) • Community Forest Working Group: Val Wilkinson (Mississippi Mills), Peter McLaren (Lanark Highlands) • Agricultural Advisory Working Group: Keith Kerr (Tay Valley), Gail Code (Drummond/North Elmsley) • Harvest Festival: Gail Code (Drummond/North Elmsley), Keith Kerr (Tay Valley), Richard Kidd (Beckwith), Bill Dobson (Montague) • Non-Union Negotiations: John Levi (Mississippi Mills), Susan Freeman (Tay Valley) • Accreditation/Quality Management Committee – Lanark Lodge: Wendy LeBlanc (Carleton Place), Sharon
Mousseau (Beckwith) • ONA Negotiations: Pat Dolan (Montague), Brian Stewart (Lanark Highlands) Upcoming meetings County council, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 5 p.m.; special economic development, Jan. 8, 5 p.m.; economic development, Jan. 15, 5 p.m.; public works, Jan. 15 (following economic development); community services, Jan. 22 (following county council); corporate services, Jan. 22 (following community services). For more information, contact 1-888-9-LANARK, ext. 1502. Submitted by the County of Lanark.
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Glenn Howard confirms participation in Dominion Tankard Curling championship’s sponsorship shifts to Travelers Insurance Sports – The Dominion Tankard starts in 46 days at the Smiths Falls Memorial Community Centre (Arena). The Tankard , as stated previously, is the Southern Ontario Provincial Men’s Curling Championship which takes place from Jan. 27 to Feb. 2, 2014. The Host Committee is primed and ready to go. Excitement is building and ticket sales are moving along quite nicely. Some of the best curlers in the world will be in Smiths Falls for this event. Two breaking news items: first of all Travelers Insurance has taken over Dominion, hence the name change. And a few days ago Glenn Howard assured the organizing committee that Team Howard will be in Smiths Falls for the Tankard. That is wonderful news! Given the Howard rink’s
success nationally and internationally in recent years, we are assured of at least one world class rink in the event. The Olympic trials were held at the first of the month. Going into the trials Rachel Homan and Glenn Howard were rated the top choices by many members of the curling community. Other contenders for the men included Stoughton, Martin and Koe. It was therefore a bit of a surprise to learn that Brad Jacobs of Northern Ontario prevailed. In fact his record for the week was 8-0. Brad won the Brier last year and made the finals at the World Championships. While Glenn Howard did not fare well in the standings, his team played well but did not catch any breaks or luck. The Jacobs rink played like champions all week. There was some
In 1980, The Smiths Falls Collegiate Curling team (Roger Bell, Peter MacKinnon, Todd Stanzel and Dale Dixon) had an impressive season which led to their induction in the Smiths Falls recreation Hall of Fame last June. In the Provincial School Boy finals that year they played against a much younger Glenn Howard. Heather Campbell (Upper Canada District School Board) is the granddaughter of Bill Weston who was also inducted in the Hall of Fame this year. Bill was a member of the Kirkland Lake, Northern Ontario team that won the Brier in 1950. Upon retirement Bill returned to Smiths Falls where he remained an spectacular curling and amazing shots avid curler. Heather is not yet a curlaccording to viewers and attendees. er, but is one of our 200-plus volunGood luck to Brad Jacobs and Jenni- teers. She will be involved with ticket sales. fer Jones in Sochi.
Ticket packages The ticket package order forms are available online at www.smithsfalls. ca, at the arena and curling clubs in the region. For information on tickets and/or to buy tickets please call 613812-3372. Weekday draw tickets (11 round robin draws with 5 games each (approximately 2.5 hours) Monday to Friday are $15 each for general admission and are also available at the Smiths Falls Memorial Community Centre (Arena) and at the Smiths Falls Curling & Squash Club. The draws will take place at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. each day. The general admission price also includes the evening musical entertainment. Merry Christmas to one and all! Slide into the Falls; Do Not Miss The Tankard.
OPP first in Ontario to target suspended drivers through licence plate program News – Driving with a suspended licence is about to get much riskier for drivers as the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) become the first police service in Ontario and one of the first in Canada to target suspended drivers with their Licence Plate Recognition Program (ALPR). “Thanks to our continued partnership with the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) and the Ontario Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC), our roads will be much safer now that we have the resources to remove the threat that suspended drivers pose to all road users. The additional 27 vehicles will allow us to scan thousands more plates every day over a broader geographic range in the province,” said OPP Deputy Commissioner Bill Blair, Provincial Commander of Traffic Safety and Operational Support. The OPP is also expanding its ALPR program to include an additional 27 ALPR equipped vehicles to its existing fleet of four which, according to the OPP, will make it more difficult for suspended drivers, drivers of stolen vehicles and other vehicles with plates in poor standing to drive undetected on Ontario roads and highways. “Our partnerships with the OPP
and all our road safety partners have allowed us to lead the way with some of the most advanced road safety programs, tough laws and strong enforcement. This is why Ontario is a North American leader in road safety,” stated Glen Murray, Minister of Transportation and Minister of Infrastructure. “Ontario motorists expect to be protected from unsafe drivers, but also not to be tracked as they go about their daily lives. We are pleased to report that the OPP used a Privacy by Design approach in developing its Automatic License Plate Recognition system, and that when a scanned license plate does not match the list of unsafe drivers, it will be deleted from the system within minutes,” added Ann Cavoukian, Ph.D. Information and Privacy Commissioner, Ontario, Canada. Approximately 250,000 Highway Traffic Act licence suspensions are issued annually in Ontario. OPP ALPR vehicles now have access to an MTO database that contains all Ontario licence plates of vehicles whose registered owners’ driver’s licences are suspended. Submitted by the Ontario Provincial Police.
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Oliver Cheresna, 3, from North Gower wasn’t too keen on getting too close to Santa but was quite happy to discuss the helmet he needs for Christmas so he can ride his four-wheeler safely, as dad Kyle looked on.
This Breakfast with Santa event took place at the Merrickville Legion Dec. 7, as part of the Christmas in Merrickville festivities which took over the village for the weekend.
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New ag bill throttles farmers, threatens seed sovereignty, says NFU News – Agriculture Minister Ritz is moving with undue haste with Dec. 9’s announcement of the Agricultural Growth Act (AGA) which received First Reading in Parliament Dec. 10. The government is calling the AGA an omnibus bill for agriculture because it proposes amendments to a number of acts dealing with plant breeders’ rights, feed, seed, fertilizer, animal health, plant protection, monetary penalties, ag marketing programs and farm debt mediation. “This legislation will fundamentally
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News – There seems to be some confusion with regard to the Smiths Falls Memorial Community Centre surcharge. The town has been receiving numerous calls from residents of surrounding townships concerned about the $378 surcharge. “Only those residents who live outside of Rideau Lakes, Elizabethtown-Kitley, Merrickville-Wolford, Drummond North Elmsley and Montague will be subject to the arena surcharge,” said Mayor Dennis Staples. Residents of those five municipalities do not have to pay the $378 surcharge as they are covered by the recreational agreements their townships have with Smiths Falls. Only those people who live outside of those five municipalities will be required to pay the arena surcharge.
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restructure agriculture in ways that will profoundly affect farmers, their rural communities and the food system they supply. Its effects will reach far beyond agriculture,” stated Jan Slomp, National Farmers Union (NFU) national president. “Amending the Plant Breeders’ Rights Act to align with the requirements of UPOV ‘91 (the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants) instead of UPOV ’78 will devastate farmers’ ability to save, sell and reuse seed. At the same time, greater corporate control over every aspect related to seed will mean farmers pay much higher seed prices.” Terry Boehm, presently a member of the NFU Seed and Trade Committee and NFU past president, stated, “Ritz claims that this so-called Ag Growth
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Community – Almonte’s annual holiday celebration, Light Up the Night, was held Dec. 6. Left, local performers delighted the crowd with Christmas songs.
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Prime Minister’s office ethics scandal deeply troubling DEAR EDITOR: Police documents sworn under oath show the RCMP is investigating allegations of bribery, fraud and breach of trust inside the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). The behaviour reported to have taken place earlier this year at the highest levels of Stephen Harper’s government is deeply troubling. Far from being the work of a single rogue (i.e., PMO Chief of Staff Nigel Wright) acting all alone, a dozen or more people in the Prime Minister’s inner sanctum have been mentioned by police in an elaborate scheme to pay off the controversial expenses of Conservative Senator Mike Duffy, disrupt a forensic audit, whitewash an official Senate report – and cover it all up. Most of these people still work for the Harper government. Some have been promoted. The Prime Minister claims he knew nothing, saw nothing, was told nothing, asked nothing and did nothing as a grotesque “deception” (as
he called it) was pulled off right under his nose by his most trusted confidantes. And he refuses to answer any specific questions about what went on and why. His strategy is to deflect, deny and obfuscate, which makes Canadians even more suspicious. In a particularly troubling portion of the police documents about a deal with Duffy, Mr. Wright is quoted as saying: “I do want to speak to the PM before everything is considered final”. A short while later his emails go on to say: “We are good to go from the PM”. What exactly does that mean? The Conservatives claim “good to go” meant Mr. Harper approved Duffy repaying his own expenses. But that seems nonsensical. Why would the Prime Minister have to approve that? His government has lost its sense of right and wrong. Canadians deserve better. Ralph Goodale, MP Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada
Editorial – Dec. 21 marked the first official day of winter and the Lanark, Leeds and Grenville ushered in the coldest season with a messy mix of ice and snow. Winter can be unpredictable and brings with it the danger of power outages and treacherous driving conditions. There are ways to be prepared to stop Old Man Winter in his tracks, according to the Lanark, Leeds and Grenville District Health Unit. It’s important to pay attention to weather forecasts and understand the difference between a weather watch and warning. A watch means that certain events could occur, while a warning means it is imminent. Make sure you plan ahead for inclement weather by keeping an emergency kit (first aid supplies, flashlight, batteries, blankets, etc.) in your vehicle at all times. Ensuring your cell phone is fully charged and all emergency numbers are on hand is also helpful. Remember to keep your gas tank filled up during the winter months as power outages can strike at any time. At home, maintain an adequate supply of medications, keep cash on hand and also build up a stock of non-perishable food items in case of extended periods without power. Don’t forget about stocking up on your pet’s food and medication as well. These few tips will make enduring that winter weather ahead of us a little more bearable. To monitor weather conditions, visit The Weather Network (www.theweathernetwork.com) or Environment Canada (www.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca).
This particular Christmas concert was memorable for many reasons Lifestyle – The Christmas concerts at the Northcote School usually went off without a hitch. Miss Crosby saw to that! For the entire month of December we had rehearsals every day after school. Never could we miss even a minute of our studies. Oh no, not with Miss Crosby! That meant it was getting on to dark by the time we walked the three and a half mile trek back home. And every last pupil had to take part. It didn’t matter if you had a voice like a crow, you sang in the choir. If you were so shy, you couldn’t say your name out loud...you had a part in the Nativity scene anyway. And the program rarely varied. The parents who crowded into the Northcote School to see their children perform could count on a repeat performance of the year before. That is, all except that one year when everything that could go wrong, went wrong! We had rehearsed until we knew our lines backwards and frontwards. The tree was up in the corner, and the school room had been scrubbed from top to bottom. Christmas messages were written on the blackboards, and the desks had been piled in the cloak room, and chairs moved in from the United Church.
We pupils were to be at the school early, with our parents arriving in time for the concert. Well, as soon as we got to school, there was trouble brewing. First of all, the mice had eaten all the popcorn balls off the Christmas tree on Friday night, so all that was left for decoration was the wisps of silver tinsel Miss Crosby brought from home each year, and the coloured paper stars each pupil made. Of course, there was no piano in the school, and so that year, Miss Crosby had Three Mile Herman’s parents bring in their crank-up Victrola, (I think the only Victrola in the entire Northcote area) and from someone else she scrounged a record of Silent Night. The record was as big as a meat platter, and since Three Mile knew how to get the music out of the Victrola, he was to make it work at the appropriate time in the concert. The appropriate time was when the nativity scene was coming to a close, and just before Santa was to burst through the back door. Bad Marguirite as usual, was an angel, after she had complained loud and long that she was tired of being a sheep, and to keep peace Miss Crosby had let her wear a handmade silver halo like Vice President & Regional Publisher Mike Mount mmount@perfprint.ca 613-283-3182, ext. 104
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Velma and me, who were also angels. My sister Audrey was again the Virgin Mary, which didn’t please Cora one bit. Finally, the parents were crammed into the school, the old stove was belting out the heat, and you couldn’t see out the windows for the steam off bodies and the bad smell of overshoes and gum rubbers hung in the room like a cloud. The first thing that happened to put a damper on the concert was when big Emma grabbed a hold of the makeshift curtain (just a group of flour bag sheets hung on chicken wire to separate the performers from the audience) to stop herself from falling, and the entire “stage-curtain” came down like a cloud wafting from the sky. Someone got a ladder from the cloak room, and it was hammered back up and the concert News Editors: Laurie Weir, Joe Morin, Ashley Kulp REPORTERS: Howaida Sorour, Tara Gesner, Desmond Devoy, Kelly Kent, Jennifer Westendorp DISTRIBUTION: Lori Sommerdyk, 613-283-3182 ,ext. 138 CLASSIFIEDS/REGIONAL ROUNDUP: Fax: 613-283-5909 Judy Michaelis Email: jmichaelis@perfprint.ca Lee Ann Gilligan Email: lgilligan@perfprint.ca
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was ready to begin. Miss Crosby got us through the singing numbers, and what passed for a pantomime, and the nativity scene was about to begin. Someone turned down the oil lamps on cue, and Three Mile got the nod from Miss Crosby to start cranking the Victrola. Somehow, someone brought the wrong record, and we were listening to a high screechy voice belting out a song from the First World War! Three Mile Herman never missed a beat, and kept turning the handle on the side of the Victrola and we continued on with the nativity scene as if that was the music we had rehearsed with all along, even though none of us, except Three Mile had ever heard the record before. The concert finally came to a close, and after thunderous applause from the parents, the entire school room of 18 pupils, sat on the floor at the front to await Santa Claus, who was supposedly standing out in the cold waiting to be let in. Uncle Alec Thom got up and went to the door, and Santa, in all his glory flew in, ringing a set of bells on a piece of rein, exactly like our horse King wore, and just about knocked Uncle Alec for a loop. He careened into the classroom, ADVERTISING SALES: ADVERTISING SALES CO-ORDINATOR Andrea Harding SALES: Cheryl Johnston, Sharon Sinfield, Kathy Perreault, Kevin Hoover, Jamie Rae-Gomes Email: emcsales@perfprint.ca Fax: 613-283-9988 THE DEADLINE FOR DISPLAY ADVERTISING IS MONDAY 4:30 PM
and immediately sat right on the knee of the first woman in the back row. She let out a war-whoop and with a might shove, pushed him to the floor, where it took three strapping men to right him. It was obvious to everyone that Santa had been into something stronger than green tea. By this time the heat in the crowded little one-room school house was bouncing off the walls. Uncle Alec, my father and a couple other men got “Santa” into a chair at the back of the room, and within minutes he was sound asleep and snoring loud enough to waken the dead! Miss Crosby ended up handing out the Christmas presents herself, a few of the mothers passed around cookies, and the Christmas concert came to a close for another year. Someone drove “Santa” home in his own cutter, and the talk around Northcote for weeks on end was about all the excitement at the school that cold winter’s night. My brother Emerson and Cecil said it was the best Christmas concert ever held at the Northcote school. Interested in an electronic version of Mary’s books? Go to https://www. smashwords.com and type in Mary’s name for ebook purchase details. • Advertising rates and terms and conditions are according to the rate card in effect at time advertising published. • The advertiser agrees that the publisher shall not be liable for damages arising out of errors in advertisements beyond the amount charged for the space actually occupied by that portion of the advertisement in which the error occurred, whether such error is due to negligence of its servants or otherwise... and there shall be no liability for non-insertion of any advertisement beyond the amount charged for such advertisement. • The advertiser agrees that the copyright of all advertisements prepared by the Publisher be vested in the Publisher and that those advertisements cannot be reproduced without the permission of the Publisher. • The Publisher reserves the right to edit, revise or reject any advertisement.
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Carleton Place Canadians enjoying dream season in CCHL the CJHL website noted that “a 10 game winning streak has Spruce Grove Saints (of the Alberta Junior Hockey League) firmly entrenched as the top team in the CJHL.� Fifteen straight Someone must have forgotten to check the weekly statistics? Carleton Place had 15 consecutive wins under their belts when that particular item was posted Dec. 16. Regardless, being ranked second among 128 Junior A teams across Canada and the northern United States (there are several American clubs in the CJHL) is nothing to sneeze at! Hockey fans in Carleton Place know who the No. 1 Junior A team in the nation is, even if someone has forgotten to tell those who compile the Top 20 rankings. I am a great supporter of the CCHL which includes five Ottawa-based sides and seven clubs in smaller communities across Eastern Ontario. But after living in Carleton Place for nearly 38 years and working as a journalist in the community all of that time, I have no problem admitting my bias toward the home team. Everybody is a “homer� when it comes to sports. Or they certainly should be! What is most disappointing to me is the relatively small amount of coverage the CCHL and its member teams receive in the regional media. Except for this newspaper group and a few radio stations there is precious little coverage of the regional Junior A league or its member sides. The CCHL has all but fallen off the radar when it comes to daily newspaper coverage. But if you read the dailies in this
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region then you already know sports coverage is confined largely to Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League. Beyond Sens and some regular stories on the region’s two Major Junior teams, Ottawa 67’s of the Ontario Hockey League and Gatineau Olympiques of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, there is precious little to read on the sports pages these days, or so it seems to me. The Ottawa Citizen used to provide a wellwritten, weekly column on the league but with a thinner sports section these days that has evidently fallen by the wayside. Credit where credit is due though. The Citizen does print the league scores and standings regularly. The lack of publicity is a shame, because the hockey being played in the CCHL is of a very high calibre. Games are fast, hard hitting and refreshingly free of fighting and nonsense, something the NHL certainly can’t claim. It is safe to say that all of the players in the CCHL know what end of their stick is the business end. Too bad I can’t say that about some so-called “professional� hockey players! Personally, I will take a junior hockey game any day over what the NHL is serving up these days. You’re home in just over two hours feeling entertained. Sadly I often can’t say that following one of my semi-regular sojourns to Canadian Tire Centre in Kanata. Besides the impressive
display put on by Carleton Place Canadians so far this season there are also some other CCHL success stories in our coverage area. Bears and 73’s Smiths Falls has played very well and at Christmas they stand second to Carleton Place in the Robinson Division, 10 points up on third place Cornwall. In the same division Kemptville 73’s, who haven’t enjoyed much success since leaving Junior B ranks for the CCHL in 2007, are beginning to show improvement. After a particularly tough season in 2012-13, Kemptville is among the clubs battling for a playoff position this time around. Meanwhile, Brockville Braves would also qualify for the post season if the schedule ended today. I mentioned Junior B hockey in the previous paragraph. If Junior A is light on media coverage – and it most certainly is – then consider the plight of most teams in the Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League (EOJHL) which is what the district Junior B league now calls itself. Not even their standings make it into the daily papers, let alone any stories about the league and its member teams. Besides coverage in local editions published by this newspaper group and radio coverage in communities such as Perth and Renfrew there is precious little reporting on what is a very competitive league. The EOJHL has totally fallen off the daily sports radar. At this writing Almonte Thunder and Perth Blue Wings sit in close proximity in the middle of the Valley Division standings. Gananoque
Islanders lead the Rideau Division, Athens Aeros are third while Brockville Tikis and Westport Rideaus remain in the playoff hunt. This has become something of an annual plea from me. But my message this week is that junior hockey is well worth following. I hope more of you will take the opportunity to go to the arena in your
hometown and support the local team in 2014. To all of the junior hockey teams and their fans in our region “Happy New Year� and I wish you success next year and in the future! If you have a comment or question for Jeff Maguire he can be reached by email at: jeffrey.maguire@ rogers.com.
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Hawkesbury Hawks in their first contest of 2014 Sunday afternoon, Jan. 5. At Christmas, the unofficial halfway mark in the current campaign, Carleton Place has an awe inspiring 34-5-0-1 record. They have created a huge gap in the standings, leading Smiths Falls Bears and Pembroke Lumber Kings by a full 18 points. Their 34 victories is the best total for any Junior A team in Canada at present. Carleton Place also boasts the fourth and fifth leading scorers nationally. Canadians haven’t lost a game since Nov. 1. After dropping their Aug. 31 season opener to Ottawa Junior Senators (Sens were last year’s regular season pennant winners) Canadians then captured four straight. A loss to the same Ottawa team Sept. 11 was followed by seven consecutive victories. The team then went on an 8-4 run before really kicking their campaign into high gear reeling off a team record 15 straight triumphs. Many weeks ago Canadians success earned them a place in the national Top 20 rankings compiled by the governing body for Junior A hockey in Canada, the Calgary-based Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL). They entered the Top 20, which is revised every Monday, at No. 18. Since then they have climbed steadily until three weeks ago they were No. 2 in the nation. Despite three more victories the following week, including backto-back successes against Pembroke who are tied for second place overall in the 12-team CCHL, Carleton Place remained in second place. The Top 20 list on
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Lifestyle – There are winning streaks in sports and then there are “significant� undefeated streaks! Now in the midst of a two-week Christmas/ New Year break, Carleton Place Canadians of the Central Canada Hockey League (CCHL) are enjoying a dream season to date. In just their fifth campaign in Junior A hockey Canadians are the runaway leaders in the CCHL, one of 10 such leagues in Canada. In the more than 50-year history of the regional loop few teams have enjoyed anything approaching Canadians success at this juncture of the long season. Play in the CCHL began in late August and the regular season continues until early March, followed by a lengthy playoff road. Last spring Carleton Place nearly made it to their first league championship series. But despite a dominating performance they fell to the eventual CCHL champion Cornwall Colts in the maximum seven games in the semi-finals. Colts’ goaltending was the difference in the series! At this stage of the 2013-14 campaign Canadians have to be favourites, although admittedly much can happen during a lengthy and gruelling junior hockey season. Still, if you want to see the home team win, go to a game at Carleton Place and District Community Centre. At the break Canadians were an amazing 18-0 at home. Seventeen of those victories came in regulation time and one in overtime. They set a new league record for consecutive home victories to start a season two weeks ago. They hope to add to their unblemished mark when they host
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United Counties defers decision on Old Town Kemptville BIA funding request Nov. 30 but is now behind schedule. Chief administrative officer (CAO), Andy Brown said he is investigating damage payments for each day the project goes beyond its original completion date. Extension requested for Official Plan Counties council is asking the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for an extension to complete its Official Plan (OP). Council deems the request necessary due to the Ontario government’s delay in updating its Provincial Policy Statement (PPS). “It’s the ministry delaying the issue,� warden Ron Holman said in the regular meeting of council. The new PPS have not yet been released, he said. At present, Leeds Grenville is required to complete a plan
1960 Rambler 4-door sedan remembered fondly Lifestyle – John D. Thompson of Hamilton, Ont., was living in Toronto in December 1967 when he purchased a 1960 Rambler four-door sedan. If you look closely at the front licence plate, you will see the name ONTARIO across the top and the word CONFEDERATION across the bottom. These were the plates issued by the Ontario government to help celebrate Canada’s 100th birthday in 1967. And although it may appear that the plate is attached to the front bumper, it is not. This year Rambler restyled itself slightly and brought out a 2-piece front bumper. Another noteworthy feature visible in the photo is the slanted tail fin at the back of the car. Cadillac is credited with starting the tail fin craze back in 1948 and it reached its most extreme height on the 1959 Cadillac. Nearly every North American car sprouted them in those days and Rambler was no exception. Note also the pair of single headlights. Beginning in 1958 on many cars, and even on some Rambler models in 1960, quad (four) headlights became the new fashion. And although not easily visible in the photo, the space between the two headlights is occupied by the name RAMBLER in chrome-plated capital letters. In 1960, four series of Ramblers were available: the American, the Six, the Rebel, and the Ambassador. Horsepower ranged from 90 in the American six cylinder up to 270 with the optional 327 cubic inch V8 in the Ambassador series. John Thompson was living in an apartment building at 1571 Mount Pleasant Road in North Toronto when he snapped the photo you see here, just after washing
the car with a garden hose. The absence of fancy side trim indicates this car to be a modestly priced version of Rambler in 1960. John’s uncle, Rod Thompson, operated Mount Pleasant Motors and it was only natural for John to be driving a Rambler. The name goes back to 1950 when the Nash Company introduced one of America’s first compact cars, the Nash Rambler. It rode on a wheelbase of 100 inches and was available as a convertible coupe or station wagon. It sold well and the name survived the merger of Nash and Hudson in 1954 to form American Motors (AMC). For the next 15 years, AMC produced cars bearing the Rambler nameplate. The last year for Rambler was 1969. The name was replaced the following year by Hornet and Gremlin. But an earlier car named Rambler flourished in the United States from 1900 to 1914. Production in 1910 was limited to 2500 cars to ensure maximum quality. In that year, one customer traded six cows for a new Rambler! I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, ON N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my latest book: “OLD CAR DETECTIVE FAVOURITE STORIES, 1925 to 1965.�
by March 31, 2015. Earlier this month, in a Committee of the Whole meeting, a recommendation to appoint a consultant to complete the Leeds Grenville Official Plan was deferred.
the eastern Ontario level helps promote Leeds Grenville to a broader audience and ensures local concerns are brought to the EOWC table, said Campbell. Holman, who is the mayor of the Township of Rideau Lakes, Council supports Holman to said he was interested in the pobe EOWC chairman sition. Counties council members are unanimous in their support New information tech policy of warden Ron Holman putting Counties council passed a his name forward for chairman bylaw outlining a new Inforof the Eastern Ontario Warden’s mation Technology policy. The Caucus (EOWC) in 2014. Hol- policy is in keeping with one of man is currently vice-chairman. the recommendations of the new Former EOWC chairman Mel United Counties five-year InforCampbell, Reeve of Augusta mation Technology (IT) strategic Township, noted the position plan, which was approved in Notakes commitment from both vember. the elected official and counties The policy covers the use of staff. He held the post in 2012. any computer, including laptops However, the representation at and tablets, network servers,
devices and appliances, peripherals such as photocopiers, communication and mobile devices, software, programs and applications. It applies to all employees and contractors granted use of Counties’ information technology resources. Upcoming meetings Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, Jan. 7; joint services committee on Wednesday, Jan. 8; counties council on Thursday, Jan. 23. All meetings begin at 9 a.m. in the council chambers at 25 Central Avenue, Brockville. Counties offices will be closed at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 31, and all day Jan. 1. Submitted by the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville.
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rier in professional baseball is one of the most inspiring films of the year. 42 takes you right to the heart of it all with captivating performances and a story that rivets you to your seat. It’s not just a significant film for the year, but perhaps for all time. Ender’s Game makes my list because it was a wonderful adaptation of one of my favourite books, it was a brilliant piece of science fiction, and it was beautifully filmed. In an age when the science fiction film is largely a spectacle of special effects Ender’s Game had true depth.
Most days I couldn’t care less about Formula One Racing. Watching cars race around and around bores me to tears, but Rush was anything but boring. Rush was a masterful piece of storytelling with acting performances that were utterly enthralling. My favourite film of the year won’t be honoured at the Golden Globes or the Oscars. It wasn’t a big blockbuster or a dramatic tour-de-force. It was The World’s End. Simon Pegg and Nick Frost put out the funniest film of the year. I laughed so hard I thought I was going to pull a muscle. The World’s End was a piece of mad comedic genius. In 2014 I won’t get to see every film that comes out, but I’m looking forward to seeing my fair share once again. Mark Haskins’ column is a regular feature of the EMC.
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Lifestyle – I wish my crystal ball wasn’t stuck in the shop waiting for parts because it would have come in handy to provide some timely advice to those caught in the recent deep freeze with a car that wouldn’t start, heat up, or defrost the windows. Local and regional shops’ phones were ringing off the hook with calls for help from stranded motorists. Here are a few tips to survive the next blast of cold temps, and yes we have a few more of them coming this winter (I don’t need a crystal ball to predict that). If it’s parked outside (or in an unheated structure) and the temps are headed below the minus 20 mark, and it’s more than a few years old, it will need some help to guarantee a solid morning start and quick warm up. The best option is an engine block-heater and a good percentage of North American built vehicles on the road already have them. Unless it’s an older diesel truck, only a few hours of heater time is needed to do the trick (older diesels sometime need a full overnight plug-in). If you want to adhere to the myth that plugging in a car gets it ‘used to it’ and it will never start again unless it’s plugged in, go ahead just don’t expect speedy roadside assistance on a busy morning. Using a block heater will prewarm the engine coolant leading to quicker passenger cabin warm-ups and better fuel mileage. An outdoor electrical outlet timer makes it easy. If you don’t have a block heater and haven’t gotten around to making an appointment to get one installed, in a pinch, a small warming lamp can provide a quick and effective temporary substitute. Be careful not to let it come into contact with or get too close to any plastic, rubber, or other meltable materials when you place it under the hood pointed at the engine. Close the hood on the first latch and depending on the strength of the lamp and the outside temps and the size of the engine involved, it can take as little as two hours to bring an otherwise frozen engine back to life. Make sure you remove the lamp before trying to start the engine. When you park your chariot at night make sure every electrical accessory is turned off. This reserves
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SWAIN - Scott and Nicole Swain, along with big sister Taylor, of Blackstock, ON wish to announce the birth of Campbell Ross on October 4, 2013, weighing 7 lb. 3 oz. Delighted grandparents are Gord and Ann Munroe of Perth, ON and Don and Louise Swain of Blackstock, ON.
She’s Here! BROWN/LEFOR - Adam Lefor and Mindy Brown are overjoyed to announce the birth of their beautiful baby girl Zoe Susan Hazel Lefor. Our little red-headed Zoe came into the world on November 19, 2013 at 12:43 am. She weighed 8lbs 9oz and was 22in long. Proud grandparents are: Don Lefor, Karen and Ken Mackay and Tom and Sue Brown, proud great-grandparents are Viola Hovey and Margaret Metcalfe, proud uncle and aunt Kris and Shannon Brown. Looking down from heaven is big brother Deegan.
McKenna - Alexander Judy and Des McKenna are proud to announce the marriage of their daughter Sarah to Steven Alexander, son of Maire and Bruce Alexander of New Liskeard. Family and friends celebrated with them in Vancouver, British Columbia, on September 13th, 2013. GRADUATION
HAPPY 40TH BIRTHDAY DADDY Dave Kilburn January 1, 2014 Love Beckie, Dustin and Regan
GRADUATION
HAPPY 13TH BIRTHDAY Nathaniel December 25 Love, Mom, Dad and Owen # Cha bud!
CARD OF THANKS
NEWBY - Jennifer and Matthew Newby are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Henry Robert Paul Newby. Henry was born October 14, 2013 (Thanksgiving Monday) at 10:10pm at the Queensway-Carleton Hospital, weighing 8lbs, 7oz and was 20.5 inches long. Proud grandparents are Barbara and George Armstrong of Perth and Maureen and Robert Newby of Peterborough. Great grandmothers are Ora Paul, Lillian (Armstrong) Mercer, and Anne Gainey. Henry is nephew to Blake Armstrong and Karolyne, Kristopher, David, Kyle, Kathleen, and Andrew Newby. Henry is overjoyed by the generosity and love of many aunts and uncles, cousins, great aunts and uncles, and grandparents.
IN MEMORIAM COE, Sherri Lynn December 28 2002
Congratulations to Private Christopher Taylor on your successful completion of basic training in the Canadian Armed Forces. Private Taylor will continue training in Gagetown N.B. for the Artillery Division. Your achievements to date are only the beginning, and we celebrate them and support your future endeavours. We wish you all the best as you continue your career in your chosen profession. Love, Mom and Dad, Katie and Erin, and all your family and friends.
Look who is 18 now Love Di & Bill
To us you were so special, What more is there to say, Except to wish with all our hearts, That you were here today. They say that time heals everything, But we know it isn’t so, We miss you just as much FRIAS – Tricia (McKenna) and Andy Frias are today, proud to announce the arrival of their baby boy As we did 11 years ago. Love Ron, Tammy, Mallory, Jamie Emmett and Charlie
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BROWN – It is with great joy that Tom and Sue Brown welcome the arrival of their granddaughter Zoe Susan Hazel Lefor. This beautiful little red-head came into the world on November 19, 2013 at 12:43 am. She weighed 8lbs 9oz and was 22in long. We feel very blessed to have this treasure in our lives.
A twinkle of the past, a wrinkle for the future, and a love for just the way you are. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BO Sis you’re always on my bucket list! Love Deb
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McINTOSH - Kevin, Karen and big Sister Allison would like to welcome the safe arrival of Katelyn Eva born on Nov. 4th, 2013 at 4:09 pm weighing 7lbs 9oz at the Civic Hospital. Proud Grandparents are Ron and Marg Dickinson and Carl and Deena McIntosh. Along with her special Aunts and Uncle’s Jennifer and Lee, Lori and Yan, Heather and Glenn and very excited cousins Emily, Valery, Courtney, Sam and Kelsey. Thank you for the wonderful care at the Civic Hospital from all the doctors and nurses.
Jesse Desmond Ramon on July 11th, 2013. Big sister Delaney, and proud grandparents Judy and Des McKenna, and Rosa and Luis Ramon Frias are ecstatic!
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THANK YOU The family of the late Bill Millar would like to thank everyone for phone calls, cards, flowers and donations to the Canadian Cancer Society. We would also like to thank the pallbearers. Thank you to Joy Franks for the eulogy and Rev Grace Vater for the lovely service. Thank you to O’Dacre Funeral Home, Perth. Margaret Millar and Family
IN MEMORIAM EVOY, Jean - In loving memory of my dear Mother who passed away December 26, 1996.
Not a day goes by that my thoughts aren’t with you. Sadly missed but never forgotten, Your Son Archie
GRADUATION Congratulations to Valery Knoop for graduating from Nippissing with Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with her E.C.E. Then Valery went to Nippissing in North Bay and graduated in June 2013 with her Bachelor of Education. We are very proud of you. Love you Audrey, Geoff, Samantha, Kevin and Rick
GRADUATION Congratulations to Samantha Knoop for graduating from Guelph with Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, majoring in Earth and Atmospheric Science in June 2013. Samantha went on to McGill in Montreal September 2012 for a one year Diploma in Meteorology. We are very proud of you. Love you Audrey, Geoff, Valery Kevin and Rick
DEATH NOTICE
DEATH NOTICE
Peak Wayne Richard
In hospital in Ottawa, on Monday, December 16th, 2013 Wayne Peak (retired sales manager with Bell Canada and retired Real Estate Agent. Beloved husband of Fran (Provencher) Peak. Dearly loved and respected father of Jill Peak (Arnold) Vandervelde, Judith Peak (Gregory Smith) and Debbie Peak-Miller (Peter Hanson); cherished grandfather of Justin, Derek and Kristy Vandervelde, Celeste Biggar, Hillary and Tyler Miller and T.J. Hanson. Dear brother of David (Céline) and Keith (Heather) Peak and the late Thelma Wright and Grant Peak. He will be sadly missed by his sisters-in-law Claudette O’Dell and Renée St-Amand, his colleagues, all his family and friends. Friends were received at the Blair and Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W. Perth on Friday, December 20th, 2013 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral service was held in St. John’s Church, Perth on Saturday at 10:00 A.M. Interment, St. John’s Parish Cemetery, Perth. In remembrance, contributions to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation, 33 Drummond St. W. Perth, ON K7H 2L7 would be appreciated. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com
DEATH NOTICE
DEATH NOTICE
Foley Kenneth William Foley Entered into rest, suddenly, on Saturday, December 21, 2013. Kenneth William Foley, of Perth, in his 70th year. Dear son of the late Harry Foley, and Elsie Foley, of Perth. Predeceased by his sister, Pam Ritchie, brothers-in-law Wayne Ritchie, Bruce Owen, Bob Barry, and sister-in-law, Betty Farrell. Left to mourn are his cherished wife Patsy (Farrell) Foley, and their loving son Jim Foley, and his partner, Jerome Sung, as well as his sister, Pat Owen, brother Dave (Ferne), and their families, brother John, and his in-laws, Shirley Farrell, Kathleen Barry, Judy (Freeman) Wright, Sandra (Todd) Kellar, Christine (Sean) Brisson, and their families. Visitation was held on Monday, December 23rd, at the O’Dacre Family Funeral Home, 15 Victoria Street, Perth, from 1-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Funeral service took place in the O’Dacre Family Chapel, on Tuesday, December 24th at 11:00 a.m. Cremation followed. As per Ken’s wishes, donations to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation or to the GWM Hospital Foundation, would be appreciated. Mr. Foley’s funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the O’Dacre Family Funeral Home, Perth. 613-267-3082
PRICE Charles Eric “Charlie”
Wylie, Hazel May (Died December 18, 2013) Served in WW II - RAF and RCAF Peacefully in Carleton Place, Ontario on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 in her 90th year. Predeceased by her husband William. Dear mother of William Douglas (Beverley) of Chilliwack, BC, Bruce CD (Betty Anne) of Carleton Place, John Henry (Carole deceased) of Vankleek Hill, ON and Robert James (William) of Sidney, BC. She will be missed by her 8 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and her sisterin-law Julie. Survived by several nieces and nephews living in England and Monaco. Predeceased by her brother Douglas. Friends were received at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place on Monday, December 23 from 12 noon until funeral service in the Chapel at 2 p.m. with Rev. Fr. David Andrew officiating. Spring interment St. James Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke foundation would be appreciated. Members of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 192 assembled at the funeral home at 1:30 p.m. www.barkerfh.com
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Dec. 6, 1944 Dec. 20, 2013 Passed away peacefully at home in his sleep, on Friday, December 20th, 2013, age 69. Beloved husband of Sharron Price (nee Elliston). Much loved step-father of Catherine Harlick and Jeffrey Harlick. Cherished grandfather of Derek, Aidan and Willem. Will be sadly missed by his sisters, Anita Price and Elaine Groskopf (John), brothers-in-law Steve Elliston (Helen), Bobby Elliston and their families, Aunt Hazel Bolton, and other extended family members. Friends are invited to visit the Brown Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 805 Prescott Street, Kemptville on Monday, December 30th, 2013 from 11am to 1pm and 3pm to 4pm, followed by a Memorial Service in the Chapel at 4pm. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or charity of choice.
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IN MEMORIAM
NORTON
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STANLEY, Cora and Fred – In loving memory of a dear Mother and Grandmother Cora who passed away January 2, 2012, and Father, and Grandfather Fred who passed away January 24, 2010. Nothing can ever take away The love a heart holds dear. Fond memories linger every day, Remembrance keeps them near. Love Sharon, Kevin and Family Lawrence and Sandy.
Carl Johnston 74 years May 8, 1939 to December 17, 2013 Passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at home with his family by his side after a long battle with cancer. Loving husband of Annie Nicole Hilgers. Dear father of Rick, Randy (Bonnie) and Laurie McFarland. Will be sadly missed by three grandchildren, Kaitlin Norton, Brett and Lacy McFarland. Survived by sister Lois Tompkins as well as several nieces and nephews and extended family. Pre-deceased by sisters Lillian Robinson, Muriel Gilmer and Thelma Beach and brother Carmen Norton as well as parents George and Sarah (Johnston) Norton. There will be no visitation or service. Memorial donations to the Heckston United Church Womens Institute will be greatly appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the Byers Funeral Home, South Mountain (613-989-3836).Online condolences may be made at www. byersfuneralhomeinc.com
LLOYD Melvin Howard, P.Eng. At home on December 18, 2013 in his 86th year. Survived by his wife Maria Lloyd and predeceased by his former spouse Rose Mary Lloyd (née Traynor). Loving father of Roxanne, Christine (Kevin) Olesen, Grace, Darcy, and Roger (Karin Stebbins). Cherished grandfather of Kirsten and Erika Rose Olesen and Dane Lloyd. Predeceased by sisters Vera Hillier and Doris Barber. He is survived by brother Kenneth (Marina) Lloyd and many nieces and nephews. Visitation was held at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Home on Friday, December 20, 2013. Funeral Service was held on December 21, 2013. Interment in Brantford, Ontario in the spring. For those who wish, donations to your charity of choice would be appreciated. Condolences, tributes or donations may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com.
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WHITTEKER (nee Bygrove) – In loving memory of our sister and aunt, Susan, November 4, 1956 December 29, 2012. We were so blessed to have you in our family. Which is why we miss you every minute of every day. You live forever in our hearts. Heartfelt love from your sisters, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews LEACH, Charlie - In loving memory of my brother, Charlie, who left us December 29, 2003. From hospital bed to heavenly rest God took him home to be his guest, It was late in the Christmas season I stood by an open grave And watched them leave my loved one. I would have given anything to save, But I know my thoughts couldn’t wake That soul in it’s silent play, So I laid my heart beside him And silently walked away. Sadly missed and always loved by his sister “Mid”
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CECI – In loving memory of Geraldine (Jerry) who passed away December, 23, 2012 Remembering you is easy Mom. We do it every day. And missing you is something. That will never go away. From your loving daughter Marie, children and grandchildren.
COYLE, Jean (nee Harper) - In memory of a beloved wife, mother and grandmother who left us too soon on December 24, 2009. God saw you getting tired, and a cure was not to be, so He put His arms around you and whispered, “Come to Me.” With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away, and although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. Love: Alfred Kevin, Julie and Ava Cathy, Sean, Caitlin and Liam
IN MEMORIAM
IN MEMORIAM
RATHWELL – In loving memory of a loving son and brother Daniel Lloyd Rathwell. Born May 27, 1954 passed away Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013. Gone to be with his predeceased brothers Robert Allan Rathwell. Born Aug. 7, 1960 passed away Sept. 13, 1960. Thomas W. Rathwell born July 1, 1951 passed away Dec. 12, 2004. My First Christmas in Heaven I see the countless Christmas Trees around the world below, With tiny lights, like heaven’s stars, reflecting on the snow. The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away that tear, for I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year. I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear, but the sounds of music can’t compare with the Christmas choir up here. I have no words to tell you, the joy their voices bring, for it is beyond description, to hear the angels sing. I know how much you miss me. I see the pain inside your heart, but I am not so far away. We really aren’t apart. So be happy for me dear ones. You know I hold you dear, and be glad I’m spending Christmas, with Jesus Christ this year. I send you each a special gift, from my heavenly home above. I send you each a memory of, my undying love. After all “LOVE” is the gift, more precious than pure gold. It was always most important in the stories Jesus told. Please love and keep each other, as my Father said to do, for I can’t count the blessing or love he has for each of you. So have a Merry Christmas and wipe away that tear, Remember, I’m spending Christmas, with Jesus Christ this year. Never forgotten Mum (Erma) sister Melody and brothers Eddie and Ernie
“WE REMEMBER” Just inside the main entrance of the C.R. Gamble Funeral Home is a book of remembrance. Each day we turn a page in the book. The names of those we have served are inscribed on that date along with the year in which they passed away. It is our way of honouring and remembering a life that was lived. It is also our way of
December 26th 1975 - Dean, William Irvine “Bill” 1982 - Goodfellow, Helen Theresa 1996 - Evoy, Velma Jean 2004 - Seward, James Ross “Jim” 2004 - Hamilton, Margaret Beverly December 27th 1979 - Doran, George Lester Emsley 1980 - More, Andrew Lawrence 2003 - LeClaire, Joseph Harry 2010 - Laurin, Jacques William December 28th 1989 - Elliott, William Merril 2001 - Lee, Margaret Ellen 2002 - Morrow, William Joseph 2003 - Moxam, Freda Grace Florence December 29th 1976 - McKee, Elinor 1977 - Lowe, William James 1979 - Brook, Joseph 1980 - Spinks, John Alexander 1990 - Sims, Paul Bueth
DECEMBER-JANUARY saying “thank you” to the many families who have shown confidence in us since we came to Almonte in 1973. Some families are unable to visit this book on the anniversary of the death of those they love. For this reason we are proud to publish these names weekly as our way of saying…“We Remember”.
1992 - Logan, Noella Blanche 2006 - Judson, John Buchanan 2011 - Mann, Alma Elizabeth December 30th 1996 - Barr, Wilbert Ross 1999 - Casey, Michael Thomas Patrick 2010 - Davis, Wade 2012 - Coburn, Georgena Helen December 31st 1990 - Sadler, Alice Beryl 1991 - New, Ray Cecil 1996 - Gorman, Joseph Michael January 1st 1973 - Wark, Agnes Annie 1976 - McPhail, Oswald Alexander 1992 - Lowry, Samuel George 2000 - Gamble, Violet May
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All brands of used appliances sold (or repaired at your place or ours) with warranty and free delivery. We also sell new parts for most appliances. George Peters Appliances, #3756 Hwy. 43, Smiths Falls (between Perth and Smiths Falls). (613)283-8634.
Pair of snow tires. 265/60R18. Used 2 months. 613-267-4000. Rebuilt red sloop sleigh, big truck dual ice chains, 5 h.p. snowblower, Stihl chainsaw, firewood, MF tractor, hay wagon. 613-283-8231.
Brand New Mattress Sale200+ Beds in Stock. More Quality Less Money. Quality Used Appliances Sold with Warranty. Best Price in Town! Dan Peters Sales- 3768 Hwy 43 West, Smiths Falls. Open Tuesday-Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Delivery Available. After Hours Appointments Available 613-284-1234.
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LALLY - In loving memory of a dear father, James Lally, who passed away on December 29, 1995, and a dear mother, Marjorie (Ferguson) Lally, who passed away February 22, 2004. You left with painful thought to bear We miss your love and tender care, We still love you all the same, Though no word can describe our pain. This is the cross we have to bear, May you always remain in our Lord’s and Mary’s loving care. Sadly missed But never forgotten your daughters Joan, Jane, Judy, Donna and our Families
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FOR SALE 2004 Honda TRX 400 FGA Rancher ATV with GPS. 2 up-seat, snowplow, front storage, heated grips, 2100 kms. Loaded with extras. One owner. Comes with galvanized trailer with fold down ramp. Asking $5,500 for package. Bill 613-272-3314.
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2004 Pontiac Grand Am, automatic, $1600 OBO. 4 Mortgage Solutions TOM’S CUSTOM brand new all season tires Purchases, ConsolidaAIRLESS PAINTING put on vehicle late Nov. tions, Construction. Specializing in roof 2013. New battery put in Lower than bank posted barn & aluminum/ March 2013. Has been rates (OAC) On-Site Pri- 3 bedroom, newer execudriven roughly 50 km vinyl siding painting vate Funds for credit is- tive home with view of since March. Numerous sues, discharged Dalhousie Lake. Access to *30 years experience. parts repaired or replaced. bankrupts and BFS public beach, 5 appliances *Screw nailing and Car drives well, but has iswithout proven income. included, main floor masHEALTH roof repairs. sue with starting on a Chase Financial ter with ensuite, rent Insured and Bonded regular basis. Great for 1-613-384-1301 Chase $1,100 per month. ProMaple Grove School La- parts. Contact by email Financial o/b 835289 pane heat and utilities exFree Estimates nark: Boot-camp Mondays tyler_guerin@hotmail.com Ontario Inc. Brokerage tra. (613)283-8475 Respectfully, no 6 pm & Thursdays 7:45 or call 613-207-0317. License #10876 smoking, no pets. pm. Starts January 6th. 613-264-0002. Tuesday 6 pm Cardio & Assortment of used tires, Core class Starts Tuesday 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16.5. LIVESTOCK COMMERCIAL RENT 3/4 of a mile west of January 7th. GetFit StayFit Summers, all-season and Kempvtille mall- 3 bedFacebook Page snows. Also used car St. Jean’s Farrier Ser- Building/warehouse/shop room apartment, available getfitstayfitwithjackie@ parts. Gord 613-257-2498. vice. 613-283-1198. space to rent, Hwy 7 February 1, 2014. Includes gmail.com 613-897-4477 Carleton Place, 3,200 sq. washer, dryer, fridge and ft. Available February 1. stove, garbage removal, Powell Automotive- DiagWanted to buy, horses, Call for information grass cutting, parking, nostics, general repair & WANTED plowed driveway, heat, hymaintenance 24 yrs expe- colts and ponies, all types. 613-913-1213. Contact Bob Perkins at dro and air conditioning, evenings and Wanted - furnace oil, will rience, (613)342-6030. Carleton Place, downdeck, back and front remove tank if possible. weekends. Call to book an town, 2 stores, 761 sq. ft. yards. Perfect for mobile a p p o i n t m e n t Call 613-479-2870. $650. 1000 ft. $875. Also seniors. $1,500/month. 613-285-9320 Please VEHICLES Gibson Center, good com613-258-5711. leave a message. mercial office space, 900, 1200, 3000 sq. ft. $900/month + utilities, 2 613-257-5711. bedroom apt. near Perth hospital, fridge, stove, laundry room, references, Sales and Service & last, view at HALL RENTAL 1st • Buy with confidence www.mls.ca MLS# • Reliable and affordable used vehicles 8 8 9 8 4 2 HANLEY HALL • Financing O.A.C. 613-200-1000. Corner of McGill & William Sts. 613-267-7484 Available Dec. 1. 1 bedwww.rthomsonauto.com Smiths Falls room upper apt., central Air conditioned location, Smiths Falls. including heat. 613-283-0220 $580/mth. 613-283-7000. PETS
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COMING EVENTS NEW YEAR’S EVE and NEW YEAR’S DAY at Pinto Valley Ranch (half hour from Kanata) Horse drawn sleigh ride, hot chocolate, marshmallows on the bonfire, Tickets must be purchased in advance. Details at w w w . p i n t o v a l l e y. c o m $10+HST per person, children 2 and under are free.
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KING, James Lindsay Dec. 19, 1942 - Dec. 27, 2003 He was my North, my South, my East and West, My working week, and my Sunday rest. My noon, my midnight, my talk, my song. (W.H. Auden) Love Always Sadly missed every day by Brenda, Aaron and Brett. Remembered in the hearts of Christina and Kelly, Sydney and Jaxon, Lindsay and Reed.
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2 bedroom apt. Smiths Falls. Clean, quiet building. 613-229-1653. 2 bedroom in Smiths Falls. Non-smoker, no pets, newly renovated. $700 per month + utilities. Call 613-206-0443. 2 Bedroom Mobile home, 1 km from Perth, 4 appliances included, heat & hydro extra. $700/month. Available immediately. 613-278-0620. 2 bedroom on lake, $900/month, half heat plus hydro. Available January 1. 10 minutes to Carleton Place. Call 613-259-5731. 2 bedroom, upstairs private house. Share some accommodations. Smiths Falls. $450 inclusive. 613-283-9897. 2 level 3 bedroom home. 6 years new in sought after neighbourhood minutes to Perth. Great room with gas fireplace. Great working kitchen. Main floor master with ensuite and walk-in closet. Main floor laundry/powder room. Upper level 2 large bedrooms and 4 piece bath. Partially finished basement and cozy family room. 2 car garage. $1,500/mth plus utilities. To view 613-264-0002. (2)2 bedroom apartments in Perth, fridge and stove included, 670 and $795 plus hydro. Call 613-267-6115. 3 bedroom, 2 storey home, close to downtown Perth, 5 appliances, $1,200/month plus utilities. No smoking. No pets. References required. 613-267-2977.
Perth- 1 bedroom apartment, $620/month, in modern, well maintained, centrally located building. Security/intercom system, modern, professionally maintained, laundry facilities. Parking included. Plus hydro. (613)298-2983. Perth: 1 Bedroom apartment, very private, large balcony, electric radiant in-floor heating (new energy efficient system) free parking, coin laundry facility, TV, internet, phone jacks, no water/sewage costs. $690.00/month plus hydro. 613-479-2164. Perth, 2 bedroom apartment in clean, quiet, adult building. 10 Craig St. Fridge, stove, parking and laundry facilities. $820/month + utilities. Available February 1. Phone 613-283-5996. Perth, 2 bedroom apartment in quiet security building. Well looked after. Fridge, stove, parking, balcony. Laundry in building. $795/month plus hydro. No dogs. (613)349-9377.
Bachelor Waterfront Apartment. Includes appliances & utilities in Clayton. $650/month. No smokers or pets please. Available Feb. 1, 2014. Room- Located in the 613-290-9072. heart of Perth near the Perth Pool. Walking disCarleton Place, apartment tance to Algonquin College downtown, stairs, first/last and all essential services. month rent, references, no Room and house privilegsmoking, no pets. es available in a 4 bed613-867-1905. room house shared with Carleton Place Area- other tenants. House has room $480.00, 2 bedroom full basement with newly bathroom. apt. $960.00 inc util, renovated bachelor apt. $590.00, 1 Washer and dryer available in basement. House is bedroom $675.00 pay util, retail or commercial space completed with yard, deck, $650.00 plus util & Hst, and shed. Available JanuIndoor Storage space ary 1st, 2014. $550/month 1200 sq ft $750.00, Indoor Utilities Included (Water, vehicle storage space Heat, Air Conditioner, Hy$80.00, out door $50.00. dro). No Pets. No smoking in house. Contact: Call 613-253-7777. 613-264-8565 After 7 p.m. Code Apartments. Smiths Apartments, Falls. Spacious, bright, 2 Shamrock bedroom in clean, quiet, Perth, 2 bedroom apartadult building. Fridge, ment, $860/month instove, parking, laundry fa- cludes heat and hydro. Available January 1. cilities. (613)283-7779. 613-264-8380. Country Living Apartment, 1 bedroom, $550/plus Smiths Falls- 1 bedroom utilities. Quiet. No pets, apt. Behind Food Basic’s, schools. Fridge, non-smoking. Minutes to near Perth. Available Jan. 1st. stove, no pets. $650/plus. 1st. Monday-Friday, 9-5. January 613-284-4603, e-mail 613-267-4714. LHammell@sympatico.ca Downtown Perth. Small ground floor bachelor Smiths Falls, 3 Bdrm. apartment, including Ground floor. 66 Queen St. fridge, stove, heat, hot wa- $915/m. First $ Last ter, parking. $475/month. month rent. Gas & Hydro Della Realty Available January 1. extra. 613-790-8556. 613-267-6617. For rent in Merrickville, Smiths Falls. Bachelor 1 bedroom bachelor apart- apartment, available May ment. References re- 1, no pets, no smoking, quired. Quiet, private, single female preferred. Graham furnished or unfurnished. Call Fully equipped kitchen, 613-283-0865. bathroom, laundry, queen bed, A/C, patio, parking, 4 Smiths Falls- Carssminute walk to downtown. ridge Apartment, 1 bedPet and smoke free. room, $920/month, 613-269-2964. available immediately. Heat, hydro, cable inKemptville, 3 bedroom cluded. Please call apt. minutes to University 613-283-9650. of Guelph Campus, $925/month plus heat and Smiths Falls- quiet locahydro. Available immedi- tion. Bachelor unit. ately. Parking included. Available immediately. 613-868-9412 or Newly renovated. velimir@strongbackpm.com $600/mth. Utilities includKemptville- brand new, 2 ed. 613-285-7363 evenbedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms ings. contemporary condo ter- Spacious newly renovated race home in desirable 3 bedroom apt downtown neighbourhood. 1138 Perth $800 + heat sq.ft. many upgrades. 613-264-8904 avail Feb. 1. Close to hospital, schools, hiking tails and shopping. STORAGE Condo fees, water and parking spot are included. Gas and hydro extra. $1,300/mth. Call Mike 613-325-0754.
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LUXURY APARTMENTS COLONEL BY now has a couple of two bedroom units available, with one or two bathrooms. COLONEL BY is a luxury apartment building with a library, entertainment room, exercise room. All units have central air. Located in a residential area close to the County Fair Mall in Smiths Falls. For information call Andrew Mitton 613-283-9650 FOR SALE
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MARSHALLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S AUCTION HOUSE SPENCERVILLE, ON SAT., JAN. 4, 2014 @ 10:00 AM PREVIEW @ 9:00 AM Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord of Mallorytown having sold their property will be offering the following at auction: beautiful variety of furniture, tables, hall stand, flatware, curio cabinet, as new leather couch, accent pieces, shop tools, etc. Also we will continue to sell from the estate of Mr. Frizell: collectibles, good line up of artwork, etc... For a more detailed list w/ photos go to www.theauctionfever.com Auctioneer or Owner not responsible for lost, stolen, Damaged articles, Accidents day of sale. Canteen. Terms: Cash or Chq w/ Photo I.D. As Is. No Buyers Premium All announcements day of sale takes precedence over all printed matter. To book your sale call:
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MANAGER, CLINICAL PROGRAMS The Opportunity: We need a natural leader who knows how to help strong teams flourish. Realize your potential to define clinical excellence for Ambulatory Care, Operating Room/Surgery, and Diagnostics. Further, you will have an essential role in professional development and continuous quality improvement. You will provide managerial and clinical leadership and hold accountability for patient focused nursing practice and quality within these outcome-oriented clinical programs. The Workplace: We are a growing, progressive, team-focused environment. We are small enough to know that we need each other to succeed. We are large enough to challenge the most talented people to excel. Our shared commitment is to Building Healthy Communities. The Right Candidate: A CNO registered member, Masters degree preferred, you bring demonstrated leadership, superior mentoring, and project management skills. Minimum of 5 years recent related experience, of which at least 2 years are at a managerial level in Operating Room programming. You strive to make a difference, fostering an environment that emphasizes professional practice, patient satisfaction, fiscal and clinical accountability, and collaboration. You are enthusiastic about integrated systems change, community health, and team based quality care. To Be Considered: If you want to help shape the future of clinical services and community health and wellness with KDH and our network partners, please send your resume and cover letter by January 10th, 2014 to: Human Resources Kemptville District Hospital PO Box 2007, 2675 Concession Rd., Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0 Fax: (613)258-7853 E-mail: hr@kdh.on.ca or apply on line at: www.kdh.on.ca
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held their last cattle sale on December 16. Bert And Mariet Nibourg would like to thank the producers and dealers for their support and for allowing the Selby Sales Barn to serve in the Napanee area for the past 8 years. Special thanks are extended to the Selby Auctions staff and auctioneer Tom Harrison for their hard work in making the Selby Sales Barn a success. We have made wonderful friends in the past 8 years and will truly miss seeing them at the auctions.
For Mr John Cassell, Brockville And for Mrs Dorothy Switzer, Brockville to be held @ Hands Auction Hall 5501 County Rd 15, Augusta Township Brockville, ON Saturday, January 4 @ 9 a.m. Preview from 8 a.m. auction day or by appointment Offering over 50 Swarovski crystal figurines, Canadian made Cherry dining and bedroom furniture, S/S fridge & stove (5 yr old), LG washer & dryer (1 yr old), ornate queen bedroom suite (1 yr old). Please visit our website www.handsauction.com click Online Bidding button to view complete catalogue and pictures. Online Advance Bidding opens Friday, December 27 @ 9 a.m. and closes Friday, January 3 @ 12 noon. Bid online or as always we are pleased to see you at the live auction, the choice is now yours!
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GARAGE SALE/ FLEA MARKET Almonte Antique Market, 26 Mill St. in historic downtown Almonte. 613-256-1511. 36 vendors. Open daily 10-5. Saturday, December 28, 2013, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 4 Main Street East, Smiths Falls. 1 day only. Clothing sale 50-75% off, all new collectibles, antiques, giftware, furnishings and home decor. Bargains, bargains, bargains. Everything must go. For info call 613-283-8002.
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Driving unreasonably fast, slow or at an inconsistent speed Drifting in and out of lanes Tailgating and changing lanes frequently Making exceptionally wide turns Changing lanes or passing without sufficient clearance Overshooting or stopping well before stop signs or stop lights Disregarding signals and lights Approaching signals or leaving intersections too quickly or slowly Driving without headlights, failing to lower high beams or leaving turn signals on Driving with windows open in cold or inclement weather ALWAYS MAINTAIN A SAFE DISTANCE FROM ANY DRIVER YOU SUSPECT MIGHT BE IMPAIRED. ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEATBELT.
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What To Do If You Observe a Potential Impaired Driver • Call 911 • State your location • Vehicle description
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Please observe all safety rules Keep your distance from the impaired driver Wear your seatbelt Use extreme caution when using a cellular phone to call 911 Police officers are trained specialists, let them do their job Never try to apprehend the impaired driver yourself
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Most deer hunters complying with regulations: Ministry of Natural Resources News â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Ministry of Natural Resources checked 6,500 hunters during November deer hunts across southern Ontario. Conservation officers laid 243 charges and issued 435 warnings under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act. Enforcement officers placed special emphasis on regulations pertaining to safe hunting practices, including wear-
ing hunter orange. They found some hunters wearing an inadequate amount of orange or none at all. Charges and warnings were issued for the following violations: â&#x20AC;˘ Hunting without carrying a licence â&#x20AC;˘ Hunting without having a licence â&#x20AC;˘ Hunting at night â&#x20AC;˘ Possessing a firearm at night
â&#x20AC;˘ Having loaded firearms in a vehicle â&#x20AC;˘ Failing to properly attach a seal to deer â&#x20AC;˘ Failing to provide the required information on a seal â&#x20AC;˘ Trespassing for the purpose of hunting â&#x20AC;˘ Interfering with lawful hunting â&#x20AC;˘ Failing to wear hunter
orange while hunting Charges and warnings were also issued under the Liquor Licence Act and the Off Road Vehicle Act. Officers are investigating a further 108 matters that will likely result in additional charges. For further information on hunting regulations, please consult the 20132014 Hunting Regulations Summary at
ontario.ca/hunting. To report a natural resources violation, call 1-877-TIPS-MNR (847-7667) toll-free any time or contact your local ministry office during regular business hours. You can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Submitted by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Kemptville District.
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Deadline is Thursday by Noon
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What will winter bring? The Weather Network shares its winter outlook News â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Weather Networkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meteorologists have issued this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Winter Outlook, forecasting the months of December, January and February. Most of Canada will experience a changeable, highly variable winter weather pattern meaning periods of storms offset by periods of quiet conditions. While temperatures for
most of the country are expected to average close to normal over the winter season, both warm and cold extremes are likely at times. The expected changeable winter weather pattern is partly due to a lack of El NiĂąo or La NiĂąa conditions in the tropical Pacific Ocean, which drive global weather patterns. This neutral condition, dubbed â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;La
Nadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, means storm tracks are less established and persistent, which leads to highly variable weather in Canada. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most regions will see typical temperatures and precipitation, but wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be locked in to one type of weather for the winter season. Canadians can expect to see a lot of variability in the weather this year,â&#x20AC;?
said Chris Scott, chief meteorologist at The Weather Network. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just as you get used to a certain type of weather, it will likely change.â&#x20AC;? Ontarioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s temperature outlook is near normal except for portions of the Hudson Bay Lowlands where above normal temperatures are more likely. The precipitation outlook is
also near normal. The Weather Network delivers weather information to consumers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, across the country, on TV, mobile and the web. For more information, visit www. theweathernetwork.com. Submitted by The Weather Network.
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Deadline is Thursday by Noon
REGIONAL ROUND-UP Any community organization based in our circulation area wishing to list an event of community interest is invited to submit a description of 25 words or less in writing. Admissions or event costs, will not be included. Deadline is Monday at 4:30 p.m. prior to publication date. This service is provided free of charge. Events will be listed no more than two weeks in advance. Write, EMC, P.O. Box 158, Smiths Falls, Ont. K7A 4T1, or fax at 613-283-5909 or e-mail: jmichaelis@theemc.ca OR lgilligan@perfprint.ca. Items will be edited as necessary. Please include name, address and phone number.
Beckwith Playgroup meets Mondays and Thursdays, 9:30-11:30, Beckwith Twp Hall, Black’s Corners, (Sept.-June). Call Cara (613)253-2554 or Stephanie (613)284-9248. New Years Day Levee- 4-9 p.m. Barry & Jude, Brad Munroe & Andy Bowes. Army Navy & Air Force. The Carleton Place Sunset Club meets Wednesday’s at 1 p.m., in the Legion for cards, games and socializing. A nice way to spend an afternoon. Info: (613)258-7483.
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December 27, 9:00 a.m. Meet at the North Grenville Municipal Centre. Contact Eva Francoeur 258-4487. Sponsor: Health Unit. Kemptville and Area Walking Group, Monday, December 30, Wednesday, January 1 and Friday, January 3, 9:00 a.m. Meet at the North Grenville Municipal Centre. Contact Eva Francoeur 258-4487. Sponsor: Health Unit. “Pyjama Jam” Tuesdays 5-7:30 p.m. 207-215 Sanders St. Info: (613)258-2225 or 1(866)433-8933 ext 2374. Sat. Jan. 4- Breakfast at Kemptville Snowmobile Clubhouse 8:00-11:00. Bring snowmobile related articles to sell or buy at our swap meet held upstairs 8:0011:00, and weather permitting.
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Ladies Auxiliary General Meeting, January 9. 7 p.m. Legion. It’s time to renew your membership. Tickets available till Friday, Jan 17 for Robbie Burns Dinner Dance. New Year’s Eve Dance, Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 244, 26 Beckwith St East, December 31. Dance featuring “ The Respectables”. Doors open at 8, dancing from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Rideau Trail Association, Winter End-to-End Snowshoeing or Skiing, Weekend 1. January 4, meet at 8:15 a.m. at Salem Rd and 9th concession Road 9. Sunday, January 5 meet to leave at 8:30 a.m. Contact leader Bill Murdoch 613-483-7909.
RURAL 4 hand euchre, Tuesday evenings 7 p.m. (starting May 1) ABC Hall, Bolingbroke. Sponsor: ABC Seniors. Lunch and prizes. 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, 272-2799 or 1(888)998-9927. Bingo, Elgin Lions Club Hall, every Thursday night, 7 p.m. Smoke free. Clayton Hall- Olde Tyme Music & Dinner. Jan. 5, 2-6 p.m., supper 5 p.m. Proceeds: Clayton Hall. C.P.H.C. formerly V.O.N. mobile clinic at the Town Hall, Westport. Open to anyone needing medical assistance. First Friday of every month, 9:30-2. Appointment (613)803-1710 or walk-in. Darling Seniors- New Years Eve Party. Dec. 31. Tatlock Community Hall. 6 p.m. Cold plate supper. Euchre to follow 7:30 p.m. Joan 613-259-2606 or 613256-2786. Dinner & Movie Night, Clayton Community Hall, Linn Bower Lane, Clayton. January 3. Dinner 5-6:30 p.m. Movie starts at 6:30. Horseshoes, Toledo Legion, every Tuesday, 7 p.m. sharp. All welcome. January 1st Annual New Years Day Celebration, Cheryl Adrain & Tailgate, 2-6 p.m. Luncheon:
na. Sponsor Harmony Club 162. Info: 613-283-4684. Beginner Line Dancing. Fun and exercise for seniors, 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays. RCAF Hall Rideau Wing 443. Info: Ellie 613-205-1591. Bid Euchre 1st and 3rd Sunday every month. 1:30 p.m. Seniors Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St., parking behind arena. Sponsored by Harmony Club 162. Info 613-283-4684. Carpet bowling every Thursday, 12:45 p.m. Seniors Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St. Parking behind arena. Sponsor: Harmony Club 162. Info: (613)283-4684. Christmas BOGO!! December 24th to 31st, The Salvation Army Thrift Store, 49 Chambers St. Darts, Friday 8 p.m. Mixed. Legion. Darts, Jasper, Thursday 7:30 p.m. Legion Br 95 Darts, Tuesday, 7 p.m. Singles. Royal Canadian Legion, 7 Main St E. EA- Emotions Anonymous- 12-step organization working toward recovery from emotional difficulties (marriage, children, grief, etc). Meetings (every Tuesday)- December 31, 7 p.m. Salvation Army Church (side door). (613)283-0960. Floor Shuffle Board. 10 a.m. Every Tuesday and Wednesday. Seniors Activity Building. Parking behind arena. Beginners welcome. Sponsor: Harmony Club 162. (613)283-4684. Harmony Club 162, 61 Cornelia St. Darts every Thursday. 1:30 p.m. Info: 613-283-4684. Lanark County Brain Injury Survivors Group, meeting. Every Tuesday, 10 a.m.-noon. Tricas, 88 Cornelia St. W. TeenMOPS weekly group, for teen moms and their babies, Wednesdays 6:30 p.m Baptist Church. Info: (613)283-5383.
Chili & bun. Royal Canadian Legion Upper Rideau Branch #542, Westport. 613-273-3615. Mallorytown Legion, Weekly bingo, every Thursday night, doors open at 6 p.m. Portland Monthly Community Lunch, Friday, December 27, Portland United Church, 12-1 p.m. Toutiere (meat pie), potatoes, dessert. Handicapped accessible. Rideau and District Old Tyme Fiddlers Assoc. New Year’s Eve Dinner Dance, Mon., Dec. 31, Alfred Taylor Community Centre, North Gower. Reserved tickets only. Info 613-489-3746 or 613-692-4122. Snow Road Snowmobile Club Family Movie Night, January 3, 7 p.m. Snack and Drink provided. At Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Road. Info: Morgan Wark 613-278-0344. Snow Road Snowmobile Club Social Bingo, January 2, 6:45 p.m. Refreshments. At Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Road. Everyone welcome. The Alzheimer Society of Leeds-Grenville, Guthrie House, Elgin, first Monday of month, 10noon. Appointments, (613)359-6000 (call from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.), 613-345-7392, 1-866-576-8556.
SMITHS FALLS 4 hand bid euchre, 7 p.m. Every second and fourth Monday every month. Seniors Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St., parking behind arena. Sponsor Harmony Club 162. Info: 613-283-4684. 4 hand bid euchre, 7:00 p.m. Every second and fourth Monday every month. Seniors Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St., parking behind arena. Sponsor Harmony Club 162. 4 hand bid euchre, every Wednesday and Friday at 1:30 p.m. Senior’s Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St. Parking behind arena. Sponsor: Harmony Club 162. Info: (613)283-4684. 4 hand euchre, 7 p.m. 1st. Monday every month at Seniors Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St. Parking behind arena. Sponsor Harmony Club 162. Info: 613283-4684. 4 hand euchre, 7 p.m. every Thursday, at Seniors Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St. Parking behind are-
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Sports – The excitement was inescapable at Arklan Community Public School last Thursday, Dec. 19, when four special guests surprised students gathered in the gym. Ottawa SkyHawks mascot Tommy and players Ryan Anderson, Jerice Crouch and Mike Rose stopped by the Carleton Place elementary school to talk about the Canadian professional basketball team’s B3 program (Be Active, Be Hydrated, Be Helpful). The SkyHawks play in the Central Division of the National Basketball League of Canada. This year is the team’s inaugural season. Anderson challenged students to Be Active for 60 minutes every day, Be Hydrated and drink five to seven glasses of water each day, and Be Helpful to others. “Treat people the way you want to be treated,” he said. “When you go home tonight, ask your family and friends what you can do to help them.” Anderson, a shooting guard with the SkyHawks, grew up in Seattle, Washington. He encouraged students to take every opportunity available to be the best they can be. “Don’t procrastinate,” said Anderson. “You need to study and work hard.” “I am not in the National Basketball League (NBA), but do you know how hard I worked to play at this level, to play basketball in college?” During the seventh and eighth grades he woke up each day before school and went to the gym. “School started at 7:30 a.m.,” said Anderson, “and between 5 and 6 a.m. I would do plyomet-
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rics and weights.” From 6 to 7 a.m. he would take jump shots. “I wanted to be good,” he said. “I didn’t want to sit on the bench, I wanted to be in the game.” When Anderson got to high school he made the varsity team, a rarity for a freshman. He won a state championship. “That hard work catapulted me to a whole new level,” he said. “Colleges started knocking on my door.” In his senior year, Anderson had eight scholarship offers. He chose the University of Nebraska. “My parents were so proud of me,” he said, “and it felt good.” The day he graduated, he signed a contract to go play basketball in the Netherlands. “I’ve also played in Germany and in Chicago,” said Anderson. “I kept pursuing my dream and it took me all over the world.” “You guys are the future,” he added. “Don’t waste your time, it’s precious.” “Your teachers believe in you, they invest in your lives,” continued Anderson. “They won’t forget you when you’ve moved on. If you get an opportunity, come back and thank them.” Stay focused Crouch is a point guard on the SkyHawks team. He grew up in Syracuse, New York and attended the University of Tennessee where he studied criminal justice. Playing basketball for eight years, he is considered one of the oldest players on the SkyHawks team. He is 29 years old. Crouch told students to focus on what they want to do in life and not let anyone distract them. See SKYHAWKS page A/CP2
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Carleton Place council accepts wording change in report By TARA GESNER tgesner@perfprint.ca
News – During the December planning and protection committee meeting in Carleton Place, a motion passed 5-2 to amend the exception to the prior notice rule portion of the striking committee report. In section 15.2.4, when it comes to the vote to add a new item to an agenda of a standing committee, the word “unanimous” has been changed to “majority.” Voting in favour of the recommendation were mayor Wendy LeBlanc, deputy mayor Ed Sonnenburg and councillors Louis Antonakos, Jerry Flynn and Rob Probert. Against the switch were councillors Doug Black and Gary Strike. Discussion Strike noted he had a problem with addendums. “The problem is there is not enough notice for council or the public to investigate or be ready,” he said. “However, the councillor bringing an addendum item forward is able to do all his or her homework and be prepared.” Looking back at the documentation from some of the AMO (Association of Municipalities Ontario) workshops she’s at-
tended, LeBlanc noted the word “ambush” had been used when speaking about addendums. “It can be ambushing council members or ambushing staff,” she said. The mayor noted under Lanark County’s procedural bylaw, new or other business can be added to the agenda with a majority vote of council. “I do agree with Coun. Strike,” said LeBlanc. “We’ve been given an addendum item tonight, but I’ve not had an opportunity to read it carefully, an opportunity to figure out what my stance is on it. I find this a problem.” Both the mayor and Strike agree some items, simple items absolutely need to be dealt with. “This is a tool to give us the authority to deny the use of an addendum item,” said Probert. “The previous bylaw did state unanimous consent. Changing it to a majority vote makes it easier to say I am not prepared to talk about this.” He agreed there are exceptions for eleventh-hour items. For instance, the needed approval of a liquor application for an upcoming function at the town hall auditorium. “If it’s a complicated issue, we can say ‘no’ and put it on the next agenda,” said Probert.
“I think this revision is fine,” he added. “It gives us that protection, that tool.” “Any issue that’s significant that can’t make the cutoff for the council agenda (Thursday at noon), can’t make an addendum for the day of council, shouldn’t be accepted by council for all the valid reasons of unprepared, unrehearsed, who’s it against and who’s being ambushed potentially,” said Black. “So I am not in favour of it and won’t support it.” “I don’t have any strong feelings about whether it’s majority or 100 per cent,” said Sonnenburg, “as long as there is provision in the bylaw to add an agenda item.” “If something comes up that a councillor sees as being important enough to be discussed and voted on, they should have the latitude to put the idea forth, even in the middle of the meeting,” he added. To do otherwise, Sonnenburg continued, “would be taking our powers away from us and tying our hands.” “The (committee) chair has a duty to ensure addendum items are given the due consideration that they deserve,” said Antonakos, “and in fact, the proposed change here is implementing what we all believed was the case.”
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In an emotional moment, he opened up about being bullied about his height. “I am short in the basketball world,” he said. “I used to be bullied because of it.” On the other hand, he didn’t let it ruin his dream. Instead, he used it as fuel. “We all have opportunities,” said Crouch. “You can be whatever you want to be – a doctor, lawyer or basketball player.” The most important thing in his life is his family. “When you go home tonight, make sure you tell your parents, brothers and sisters that you love them, care for them,” he added. Stay positive Nicknamed Mr. Pretty Eyes, Rose stressed
Ocean Wave Fire Company plans New Year’s Ball Dec. 31 Community – The Ocean Wave Fire Company is busy planning its New Year’s Ball in support of the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital (CPDMH) Foundation, Tuesday, Dec. 31. Celebrate the new year in style with cocktails, dinner and dancing with music by the Barking Spiders. The party takes place at the Carleton
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Almonte Arena ALL FREE SKATES sponsored by Tim Horton’s Sunday December 22nd 2–4 p.m Monday December 23rd 2–4 p.m Sunday December 29th 2–4 p.m Monday December 30th 2–4 p.m Thursday January 2nd 1–3 p.m Friday January 3rd 1–3 p.m Sunday January 5th 2–4p.m
Pakenham Arena (All Skates are Free of Charge) Saturday December 21st 6–8 p.m Monday December 23rd 2–4 p.m Friday December 27th 7:30–9:00 p.m Saturday December 28th 6–8 p.m The office will re-open on Thursday, Monday December 30th 2–4 p.m Thursday January 2nd 2–4p.m January 2, 2014 at 8:30 a.m. Friday January 3rd 7:30 p.m–9:00 p.m Public Works emergencies only: Saturday January 4th 6:00 p.m–8:00 p.m 613-256-3167. For more information please call 613-256-1077 The Town of Mississippi Mills Municipal Offices will be closed for the holiday season from 12:00 noon on Tuesday, December 24, 2013 through to January 2, 2014.
Place Town Hall Auditorium with cocktails from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., followed by dinner catered by Waterfall from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The Barking Spiders take the stage from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets are $75 per person and are available at the Ocean Wave Fire Company and the CPDMH Foundation office. Get yours now before they’re sold out!
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to students the importance of staying positive and never letting anyone put them down. The shooting guard from Chicago, Illinois commented he was honoured to be at Arklan Community Public School. “Have any of you been told you couldn’t do something?” he asked. “When I was young, I was told I would never get to the higher levels of basketball because I was short. “However, I didn’t listen.” Rose worked hard and turned the negative comments into something positive. In doing so, he proved people wrong. “I didn’t listen to those voices,” he said, “and I’ve been able to travel around the world because of it, playing basketball and meeting a lot of good people.” For additional information about the Ottawa SkyHawks Basketball Club, go to www. ottawaskyhawks.com.
December 26, 2013 ACCESSIBILITY DID YOU KNOW? Don’t hesitate to advise the Town if you encounter a barrier when utilizing the Town’s services or visiting one of our facilities. A barrier to accessibility is an obstacle that makes it difficult — sometimes impossible — for people with disabilities to do the things most of us take for granted — things like visiting a facility, participating in community activities or seeking services.
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CHRISTMAS 2013 AND NEW YEAR’S 2014 GARBAGE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION SCHEDULE Normal Collection Day Tuesday, December 24, 2013 Wednesday, December 25, 2013 Thursday, December 26, 2013 Friday, December 27, 2013 Tuesday, December 31, 2013 Wednesday, January 1, 2014 Thursday, January 2, 2014 Friday, January 3, 2014
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Changed Collection Day No Change Changed to Thursday, December 26, 2013 Changed to Friday, December 27, 2013 Changed to Saturday, December 28, 2013 No Change Changed to Thursday, January 2, 2014 Changed to Friday, January 3, 2014 Changed to Saturday, January 4, 2014
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Town Hall & Public Works Yard Holiday Hours: Please note, on Tuesday, December 24th the Town Hall & Public Works Yard will close at Noon for the Holiday Season. It will reopen on Thursday, January 2nd, 2013. Should you have a Public Works Emergency, please call (613) 2572253 to be connected to the after hours paging service.
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Mary Kirkham - Planning Administrator County of Lanark 99 Christie Lake Road Perth, ON K7H 3C6 613-267-4200 Ext 1520 E-mail: plan@lanarkcounty.ca Dec 20, 2013
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Donation to Salvation Army helps Carleton Place neighbours in need By TARA GESNER tgesner@perfprint.ca
News – The Exchange Thrift Shop in Carleton Place continued its support of the Salvation Army with a donation to the organization’s Christmas Kettle campaign last Thursday, Dec. 19. Campaign coordinator Melba Jarvis accepted a $1,000 gift from volunteers associated with the shop: Mary Brazeau, Sandra Brunton
and June McNeely. The Salvation Army Christmas Kettle campaign takes place each year during the holiday season at approximately 2,000 locations across Canada. Monies raised stay in the community in which they were donated and are used to support local Salvation Army programs for people in need. “We give to the Salvation Army every year,” said Brunton. “They help so many people.”
“In the six years I’ve been involved with the Christmas Kettle campaign, the thrift shop’s support has been amazing,” said Jarvis. “A very special thank you is offered to these volunteers. They help so many people at Christmastime and throughout the year.” Brunton noted The Exchange Thrift Shop relies solely on donations from the community. “Community donations are essential to keeping the thrift shop shelves
stocked, and helping us change the lives of community members in need,” she said. The Exchange Thrift Shop, established more than four decades ago, donated over $11,000 in 2013 to various local organizations and groups: Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital, Carleton Place Public Library, CNIB, Lanark County Therapeutic Riding Program, Carleton Place Christmas Basket Fund/Angel Tree
Program and Carleton Place & District Youth Centre’s Skills Link Program. Brunton said The Exchange Thrift Shop also comes to the aid of community members who have undergone a personal tragedy such as a house fire. In addition to Brazeau, Brunton and McNeely, other thrift shop volunteers are Kathy Ball, Colly Scullion and Merlyn Smith. The Exchange Thrift Shop is located at 18 Allan St.
Carleton Place Winter Carnival Feb. 22 Community – A group of Carleton Place residents have been working together to organize the second annual Carleton Place Winter Carnival presented by Luxart Homes. The carnival is scheduled for Feb. 22 and all activities are free. The carnival is organized by a volunteer committee and all money generated is through sponsorship and donations. Some of the activities planned for the carnival include a Winter Carnival Merchant Market at the
Neelin Street Community Centre (351 Bridge Street) with a chili cook-off from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Chilly’s Fun Zone at Carambeck Community Centre from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; free horse drawn trolley rides from 1 to 5 p.m.; as well as the Country Starry Night outdoor dance at the Market Square (7 Beckwith Street) from 5 to 8 p.m. This event will feature live performances by local country artists, Brea Lawrenson and Jordan McIntosh and in between, tunes will be spun
by DJ Rico. “Last year’s Carleton Place Winter Carnival was such a success!” said Carleton Place mayor Wendy LeBlanc. “I am delighted to hear that the committee already has plans underway for a second carnival and I urge volunteers and sponsors to step up and help the committee in any way they can.” For details, visit www.wintercarnival.carletonplace.com or www.facebook.com/carletonplacewintercarnival.
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On Jan. 19 the Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle campaign coordinator, Melba Jarvis (right) accepted a $1,000 cheque from volunteers associated with The Exchange Thrift Shop in Carleton Place, from left: June McNeely Sandra Brunton and Mary Brazeau.
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SCHEDULED MEETING DATES 2014 The Meeting Dates are as follows:
Tuesday January 7th, 2014 Thursday January 9th, 2014 Thursday January 16th, 2014 Monday January 20th, 2014 Tuesday January 21st, 2014 Tuesday January 21st, 2014
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Dog tags are due for renewal. Tags help to identify lost dogs and reunite them with their families. Tag(s) are available at the Municipal Office, during regular business hours. The fee is $15.00 payable either by cash; cheque or debit. A replacement tag cost $2.00. Owners are asked to keep the tag securely fastened on the dog at all times. Kennel Licenses are available where applicable for a fee of $30.00. Dogs are prohibited from running at large and are required to be licensed.
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Possibility of new pound services for Town of Mississippi Mills kkent@perfprint.ca
While none of this information has been finalized, the figures for the use of the proposed Montague pound were included in the 2014 draft budget for the Town of Mississippi Mills. In comparison, in 2013, the town paid $3,401.78 to LAWS for the use of their services due to the low volume of animals taken from the municipality. There has been information that the Montague pound will be a kill shelter that will euthanize animals after a period of seven days, but Smithson says this is not true. “It is strictly a pound, not a shelter, and so the animals will only be there temporarily,” she said. “However, the idea is that the pound will seek the help of LAWS or another shelter to take the
animals after the seven days. Those points still need to be worked out.” The Memorandum of Understanding currently outlines the objectives, commitments and termination language of the agreement, among other things, but has not yet been finalized. The final document will come before council in the new year. Smithson has said that there is still time and room for negotiation. Ground has not yet been broken on the new pound, and it is not clear when it will be open for use. In the meantime, Committee of the Whole passed a second motion recommending that council authorize entering into a one-year extension agreement with LAWS to provide services for the 2014 year, until the Montague pound is up and running.
Community – The Hub in Almonte recently made a donation of $2,500 to the Almonte General Hospital (AGH). Pictured, from left, AGH chief executive officer Mary Wilson Trider and The Hub’s representative Glenda Jones. Submitted photo
There was no discussion about the issue at the Committee of the Whole meeting Dec. 17. The motion was passed in a quick majority vote and will come before council for a decision in January. Watch for more information on the Mississippi Mills pound agreement in a January issue of the Canadian Gazette.
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News – The Town of Mississippi Mills could soon be using the services of a new pound, after Committee of the Whole passed a motion recommending that council agree to commit to a 10year Memorandum of Understanding with the proposed Montague Township pound at their meeting Dec. 17. If council agrees to commit to the Memorandum of Understanding – a document outlining the agreement between the Montague pound and area municipalities – at their upcoming meeting in January, the Town of Mississippi Mills will be obligated to use the services of the new pound for a 10-year period, although there are options to terminate the agreement sooner for a penalty. “The Township of Montague is looking for support from municipalities for at least 10 years,” said Diane Smithson, the town’s chief administrative officer (CAO). “However, there are options to exit the agreement after four years.” Currently, the town has an agreement with the Lanark Animal Welfare Society (LAWS) to use the services of their shelter for any animals taken out of area. However, according to a report compiled for Committee of the Whole by Smithson, there have been some difficulties with LAWS in the past, such as the shelter’s inability to keep up with demand and temporary halts of services due to contagious outbreaks in the animals. As other municipalities in the area began to seek alternative services, such
as the Township of Beckwith forming an interim agreement with the Ottawa Humane Society, so too did Mississippi Mills. In March of 2013, council passed a motion to authorize staff to continue participating in a joint Lanark County pound facility, which was proposed to be built in the Township of Drummond/ North Elmsley. Since then, according to Smithson’s report, the council of Drummond/North Elmsley turned down the idea of operating a pound within their boundaries, and so the CAO of Montague Township approached his town council for approval to build the pound within their municipality. He received the go ahead in October 2013 subject to all area municipalities agreeing to a 10-year commitment. That’s where the Memorandum of Understanding comes into play. The document, when agreed to by Lanark County municipalities, will give Montague Township some security that their capital and operational costs for the proposed pound will be covered in the coming years because the municipalities will be obligated to use and pay for its services. The Township of Montague has estimated that it will cost between $85,000 and $100,000 to construct the pound, according to Smithson’s report. The Town of Mississippi Mills has been allocated to pay between $12,661.13 and $14,895.45 in capital costs, which will go towards building the pound. In addition, the town’s yearly operational budget is expected to be around $3,000, subject to review each year.
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Everyone associated with the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital, Foundation and Auxiliary would like to thank you for your kind support this past year and to extend our best wishes for a Happy and Healthy New Year! We hope you are able to join us for the Ocean Wave Fire Company’s New Year’s Ball in support of the Hospital! For more details and ticket locations, please contact: Deputy Fire Chief, Dave Joy at 613-257-5526.
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Community issues discussed at Dec. 17 meeting in Carleton Place By TARA GESNER tgesner@perfprint.ca
News – Carleton Place politicians at the community issues committee meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 17 discussed a number of items. The Carleton Place Business Improvement Association (BIA) will hold its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, Jan. 23, to be held upstairs in the town hall auditorium. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. The Carleton Place Canoe Club (CPCC) presents its Chili Willy 10km Run, 6 km Walk/Run & 1 km Kids Run on Sunday, Dec. 29. The cost is $5 per
person and one non-perishable food donation for the Lanark County Food Bank. “Finish the year off right and participate in the Carleton Place Canoe Club’s Chili Willy Run/Walk,” said Coun. Gary Strike. “It’s an event the whole family can participate in.” Chili and hot chocolate will be served at the club following the run. Mayor Wendy LeBlanc and Coun. Jerry Flynn attended the CPCC’s Awards Banquet and Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, Dec. 15. “It was really wonderful to see the number of people there,” said LeBlanc. Vice commodore Kerri Anne Red-
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Lanark Highlands awards French Line Bridge tender News – After two Committee of the Whole (COW) meetings and two council meetings, there was a definite air of weariness in the room as Lanark Highlands’ council finally awarded the engineering tender for the French Line Bridge replacement to the engineering firm, GD Jewell, of Ottawa. Following the original COW decision awarding the tender to Jewell on Oct. 1, a competing engineering firm, HP Engineering, made a presentation to council, sending the matter back to the COW for further discussion. After HP’s presentation, council requested a new staff report evaluating the merits of the two competing bidders. Staff’s new report, presented to COW on Nov. 13, reiterated their original recommendation to award the tender to GD Jewell. Staff reported that following consultation with a procurement consultant they confirmed that the low amount of hours bid by HP Engineering for the design phase of the bridge “demonstrates a lack of understanding of the size and scope of the project which typically results in re-work and quality issues.” In addition, the staff report stated that because the township received 90 per cent funding for the project, the actual cost to taxpayers would only be 10 per cent of the difference between HP Engineering’s bid and GD Jewell’s, or $3,616.50. John Hall, president of the Lanark Highlands’ Ratepayer Association, made a presentation to council on Dec. 3 to address his concerns with the en-
gineering tender award that would be affirmed by council that evening. “I understand that later tonight council will be awarding the contract to the second lowest bidder, GD Jewell, for $82,495 and discarding the lowest bid from HP Engineering for $46,330. The reason I am here is I don’t agree with your decision,” Hall told council. Hall’s presentation focused on his analysis of the staff reports for the tender, the applicable procurement policy, the scoring of points to each bidder, and the potential vulnerability of the municipality to a law suit based on their decision. Hall told council staff’s report contained “numerous errors” and that HP Engineering’s bid was erroneously judged based on these errors. Hall claimed staff’s second report to the committee stated there was a major irregularity with HP Engineering’s bid based on its low value. “This is a clear misapplication of the procurement policy as it states the comparison must be between the bid request and the bid response – not the bid response and the other bids,” Hall explained. Under the procurement policy, Hall told council, a major irregularity requires the bid to be disqualified. Because HP’s bid was not rejected and was evaluated along with the other three bids it could not contain a “major irregularity.” “If definitions are going to be made up on the fly – toss out the procurement policy – it is useless!” Hall said.
Hall also addressed staff’s statement that HP Engineering did not understand the scope of the work involved in the project, which was reflected in their bid amounts. Hall quoted from HP’s tender submission as well as emails between staff and the engineering firm that confirm HP was aware of the scope of the project. Hall closed with two suggestions for council for future tenders. The first was that “staff reports need to accurately reflect the facts and policies need to be followed,” while the second was a comment on the content of the requests for proposals and staff’s recommendations. “You probably don’t recall but at the original meeting on Oct. 1 when the recommendation came to accept Jewell’s bid that was 78 per cent higher than HP’s, there was not a single question asked by council. In all fairness it is difficult to ask a question if you don’t have the information,” Hall’s report stated. Hall suggested requests for proposals (RFP) be reviewed and approved by council before they are distributed, noting it is too late if there is something wrong with the tender and bids have already been received. He also suggested proposals be posted on the Township website so they can be seen by the public. “Some of you are probably thinking this is micro-managing, but look what happened in this situation. When the information became available, two councillors changed their position – if another councillor had, the decision would be different.”
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News – Gerry Coleman (left), Garth Teskey and Sam Ayre (right), representing the Almonte Lions Club, accept a $600 cheque last Thursday, Dec. 19, from the Salvation Army’s Major Malcolm Cameron and Kettle Campaign Coordinator Melba Jarvis (centre). The money will offset costs associated with this year’s Christmas Food Basket initiative in Mississippi Mills.
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News – Last Thursday, Dec. 19, the Salvation Army’s Major Malcolm Cameron (left) and Kettle Campaign Coordinator Melba Jarvis presented a $2,000 cheque to Wayne Drummond, organizer of the Carleton Place Christmas Basket Fund. This year the program handed out 325 baskets, assisting 1,025 people (500 children).
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Do you have an emergency plan? Editorial – Opinion – For those of us who survived Ice Storm ’98, memories came flooding back this weekend as there a sudden flashback to that time when the eastern Ontario region was hit with ice rain. A cold front blew in from Texas. Imagine… Back some 16 years ago, when people from western Quebec, Atlantic Canada, northern New York and New England and the Appalachians were out of power for weeks on end, we didn’t think we’d ever see a spring thaw. Roads were like skating rinks – social media showed some of them this time around too – and emergency crews were out in full force. According to stats found online from a number of sources like About.com and Canadian Encyclopedia, a state of
emergency was declared as the freezing rain pelted the region from Jan. 4 to 10, 1998. There were 15,000 military personnel deployed from the Canadian Forces. The storm caused four million people to be without power – 600,000 had to leave their homes. There were 35 people killed – 28 of them in Canada – and another 945 injured. Hydro poles were snapped like match sticks in 1998, leaving death and destruction in its wake. Local forests, and people, still have the scars, some 16 years later. Farmers had it bad, too. The death of animals due to poor ventilation of the livestock was astronomical. Neighbours – including farmers – had to share generators for a few hours at a time to keep the pipes from freezing, the
cows milked or even the kids clean. Water had to be drawn from one source to fill the bathtub where several people would have to share the water to bathe. Neighbours checked in with each other; welcomed those without any source of heat or way to prepare food, other than sandwiches. Several families, along with their pets, would often share a spot by the woodstove and a pot of stew made on a barbecue or over an open flame from a bonfire or fireplace. Board games, cards and chatting replaced video games. In towns and villages, emergency shelters were set up for those who had no other place to get in from the cold. Some people were forgotten, though… some people died. But we learned an important lesson from our past – to be prepared.
Generators, barbecues and woodstoves are the norm these days, as are kerosene lamps, flashlights, extra batteries, car chargers, gasoline, blankets, wood, nonperishable food items, and water. Just like in the “olden days” when our ancestors dealt with life without hydro, without running water or a flush toilet. How did they do it every day? We think we have it bad when we lose power for 10 minutes and can’t get on the cell phone or computer. Maybe it’s time for an emergency preparedness plan in your home – check it out over the holidays. See how long you can “survive” without a cell phone or computer. Throw in some board games and some family conversations and get to know each other. Make it a resolution. Happy New Year.
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Another year comes and goes Opinion – It’s new job as news hard to believe editor of the Althat in a few monte-Carleton short days, 2013 Place Canadian will be in the Gazette and the The Usual Kulprit past and we will regional section be embarking on of the EMC and I 2014. rounded out the later part of the year by purThere’s something bittersweet about the chasing my first house. New Year celebration. I’ve always toyed with Around this time of year in the newspaper whether it is something to be celebrated or business, we spend hours poring over past ismourned. We cast aside one year to usher in sues assembling our Year in Review sections another. But what if 2013 was the best year for the paper. It’s hard to condense a year’s ever and we aren’t ready to say goodbye to it? worth of news and events into a small snapOr perhaps something is coming up in 2014 shot, but it’s fun to look back on the stories that we aren’t necessarily looking forward to. we wrote or events that took place. My favouCan you tell I have a hard time with change? rite stories to review are the human interest For as long as I can remember, I’ve never ones about the people who breathe life into really liked New Year’s. I’ve never been one our communities, the ones who truly make a to get all dressed up and go out to usher in the difference. And there’s no shortage of stars in turn of the calendar, but instead I’ve preferred our towns, whether it’s a volunteer lending to get together with friends and have a quiet time driving seniors to and from appointments night in. or another who rang the bell and helped conI think I find New Year’s somewhat de- tribute to the local Salvation Army Christmas pressing because it forces us to review exact- campaign, these are the people who make our ly what we accomplished over the past year. communities great. Newspapers need to inDid we do something exciting with our lives clude stories about budget increases, bylaws or just put in time at our jobs? How many and the like, but you can rest assured our trips did we go on? What milestones did we favourites are shining the spotlight on local achieve? I always look at New Year’s as one movers and shakers. And it’s something we glaring report card highlighting all the things will continue to do. I didn’t do each year rather than what I did So, as we bid farewell to 2013, Happy New do. Year to you and yours. At least one thing’s This year, I can say was a major one for for sure: with a municipal election looming in me. I kicked off the start of 2013 with a 2014, it’s bound to be an exciting year!
ASHLEY KULP
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Councillor looks back on Mandela connection DEAR EDITOR: A number of years ago, my mother and I were invited to Government House, on Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day, by my brother Tom, who worked for the National Capital Commission and was the head gardener, in charge of the nine official residences. He gave us a tour of the house and grounds. His office was in the back, above a garage. The thing that most impressed me, was the chrome spade that hung in his office. Engraved on the spade were all of the names of the dignitar-
ies over the years who planted a tree on the grounds. Among the names were: John F. Kennedy, Prince Charles, Princess Diana, to name only a few. Because my brother was the head gardener, he got to present the shovel to the dignitaries. One of the last ones that he presented it to just before he retired was Nelson Mandela. What an honour. Gary Strike Carleton Place
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Jeff de Jonge Pastor: Doug Anderson at same time (613) 285-8047 Email: info@cplighthouse.org Phone: (613) 552-1323 Reformed Services: Website: www.cplighthouse.org Email: scott@myinSPIREnetwork.com Presbyterian Church Dec. 29 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; No Service â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Both Sunday Services Web: www.myinSPIREnetwork.com Christ Centred â&#x20AC;&#x201C; People Focused Churches 10am Celebration Service Pastor: Scott Ridenour 273 Almonte St., Almonte www.boydsfranktownunitedchurch.com SERVICES: 10am EACH SUNDAY & Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church Youth Pastor: Joe Aslaner Contact us for more information Youth meet every Sunday night Worship Services every Calvary Pentecostal Church Personal prayer available Sunday at 10AM from 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8pm Phone: 613 257 3484 2nd servicesAt the CP Youth Centre (back of Tuesdays & Thursdays 12â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2:30pm Email: calvarychurch@sympatico.ca 2pm- 1st,3rd, 5th Sundays Carambeck Community Centre) Call or come by Contact Barb www.calvarycp.ca 6pm- 2nd, & 4th Sundays Email joe@myinSPIREnetwork.com Cornerstone Weekly Small groups for more info Holy Name of Mary and youth group Community Church St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Parish Church office 613-256-2816 285 Didsbury Rd., Kanata 1728 Concession 11-A, Almonte Almonte 613-256-1034 (Behind Canadian Tire) website: hillsiderpc.ca (at the round-about) Father Lindsay Harrison 613-592-76235 Pastor- Rev. Matthew Dyck Pastor: www.bridgechurches.ca SATURDAY MASS 4:30pm 613-791-4811 - mhdyck@rogers.com Rev. Gary Landers 613-256-4995 connect@bridgechurches.ca SUNDAY MASS SUNDAY WORSHIP: 10am Sunday Worship Services Almonte United Church 9:00am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10:30am Ample Parking â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fully Accessible 106 Elgin Street, Almonte 9:15 am & 11 am Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Liturgy, Youth Ministry, Nursery Care/Sunday School Tel: 256-1355 Sun., Dec. 29th: 11 am only Bible Study, Prayer Circle (check Weekly Bible Study & Prayer Rev. Mary Royal Bridge Kids during both services website for times and programs) * Friendly Family-Centred Ministry * Organist & Music Director: Nursery Care Available in both services www.holynameofmaryparish.com Neil Milnes A Free Methodist Congregation 9:15 am & 11 am 10:30am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SUNDAY WORSHIP Almonte Baptist Church Sun., Dec. 29th: 11 am only St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Roman & Sunday School 207 Reserve St. 613-256-5655 Sr. Pastor: Rev. S. Allan Summers Catholic Church Child Care Available Pastor: Paul Benson Pastor of Spiritual Development: Rev. David Kornelsen 28 Hawthorne Ave., CP Website: www.almonteunited.com Pastor of Student Ministries: Scott Landry www.almonte.baptistchurch.com Email: office@almonteunited.com Fr. Augustine Mendonça, Director of Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ministries: Lisa Landry 11 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SUNDAY MORNING Office Hours: 9amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;12pm Monâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Fri. 613-257-1284, 613-257-1630 WORSHIP For Transportation call the office. MASS SCHEDULE 4th Thursday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Saturday 5 pm Ottawa Valley Carleton Place Mens Super-Huddle 6:30pm Sunday 9 am & 11 am Vineyard Church Baptist Church 4th Tuesday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; L.I.F.T. 7:00pm New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Schedule Loving God, Loving People, 299 Bridge St. Carleton Place 613-623-9436 Having Fun Tuesday December 31, 2013 613-257-1889 When: 10:30am SUNDAY 5:00 p.m. Mass Pastor: Brian Affleck Carleton Place High School Wednesday January 1, 2014 Discovery Hour: 10:00am 613-257-6045 Worship Service: 11:00am 10:00 a.m. - one Mass only SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH www.ottawavalleyvineyard.ca Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church provided Handicap Access SATURDAY SERVICES Prayer & Bible Study Almonte Presbyterian Sabbath School â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:30am Wednesday 7pm Church All Welcome! Handicap access Divine Service â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11:00am 111 Church St. 613-256-2184 www.cpbaptist.ca EVERYONE WELCOME Come and join us in Celebrating apc@trytel.com the birth of the Christ Child Zion-Memorial Minister, Rev. Barry Carr St. Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Church Morning Prayer Service Mr. George Stewart Anglican Church 'SBOLMJO 4USFFU t December 29 at 10:00 a.m. Organist and Choir Director Clayton, ON 10:30 am Morning Worship SUNDAY 11:00am All are welcome The Venerable Mary Ellen Berry 10:30am Sunday School & Nursery Worship Service & Sunday School The Rev. David Vavasour Worshipping at 117 Victoria St., FULLY ACCESSIBLE Nursery care Available. 613-257-1340 Carleton Place. Minister: ALL WELCOME! Service & Sunday www.eternalhopechurch.ca Rev. Peter W. Dahlin, B.A., M.Div. Transportation is available by calling School 10:30 am A parish in the Anglican Church Musical Director: Tony Stuart Elford Giles 613-256-2460 www.stgeorgechurchclayton.webs.com in North America WARM WELCOME TO ALL!
a difference. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to a great company serving Carleton Place and the people that live in the community. Kim Willcocks Carleton Place
Community â&#x20AC;&#x201C; From Dec. 2 to Dec. 19, ADHS students have been showing their giving spirits. In conjunction with Mississippi Mills Corporation, the staďŹ&#x20AC; and students at ADHS have been ďŹ lling a large â&#x20AC;&#x153;presentâ&#x20AC;? with new, unwrapped gifts for children aged ďŹ ve to 14. Even principal Ron Ferguson, above, got in on the spirit. Submitted photo
St. James Anglican Church â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Anglican Church in Carleton Placeâ&#x20AC;? 225 Edmund Street, Carleton Place, Ontario 613-257-3178 Website â&#x20AC;&#x201C; stjamescarletonplace.org Sunday, December 29, 2013 1st after Christmas 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist 10 a.m. Choral Eucharist Sunday School in Parish hall Wednesday, January 1, 2014 /BNJOH PG +FTVT t /FX :FBS T %BZ 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rector The Revâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d David Andrew Organist Mr. Ralph Langtry Choir Director Pat Grainger St. Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Presbyterian Church 39 Bridge Street 613-257-3133 Rev. Barry Carr, Minister Organist and Choir Director: Susan Harron SUNDAY SERVICE 9:30am Nursery & Sunday School, Handicap Accessible standrewschurch39@gmail.com Blog â&#x20AC;&#x201C; standrewscarletonplace.com Parish of Franktown-Innisville Anglican Churches The Rev. David Vavasour The Venerable Mary Ellen Berry 613-257-1340 www.franktown-innisvilleparish.ca St. James, Franktown 8:30 a.m. St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Innisville 10:30 a.m. Everyone Welcome Ashton-Munster Pastoral Charge The United Church of Canada Rev. Arlyce Schiebout Services in both churches. Fully Accessible 613-257-7761 for more information Everyone Welcome. Child Care provided.
Please submit all changes for the directory to Jamie Rae-Gomes at 613-868-1910 or email to jgomes@metroland.com THE EMC - A/CP9 - Thursday, December 26, 2013
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Hillier’s Total Recall: new bill seeks recall of wayward politicians By DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@metroland.com
sure that these are warm, living breathing, residents, and not residents of the graveyard.” Using Hillier himself as an example, about 25 per cent of the 44,962 who voted on Oct. 6, 2011 would have to sign a petition to have him ousted, or at least get the process going. The threshold is high, and of the 25 recall attempts in B.C., only garnered enough support, to get properly vetted. It appeared to be headed for a recall decision, but then the MLA (Member of the Legislative Assembly) in question resigned rather than face the process, bringing the saga to a close.
“The only legitimate authority to replace an elected person is the people who elected him.” RANDY HILLIER MPP
The threat of a recall, in Hillier’s estimation, played a big part in one of the largest political debates in recent B.C. political history. “It was very successful in the HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) debate (though) it was not exercised,” said Hillier.
“The voters here in Ontario are helpless to effect change.” Though he has sent a letter seeking support for the bill from Premier Kathleen Wynne and her minority Liberal government, he has yet to receive a response back. “I am calling the premier out on her commitment to the people of this province,” said Hillier. “It’s not a partisan bill… it would apply to everybody.” He refused to be drawn on the next steps that Ford should take, as another avalanche of police wiretap evidence was made public last week, but did seem to support Ford’s decision to carry on and seek another mandate from the people of Toronto next October. “The only legitimate authority to replace an elected person is the people who elected him,” said Hillier, adding that it should not be up to Toronto’s council either to replace him. “That is the authority of the voters.” He added that Ford should listen to the advice of his family and trusted advisors, “who know the full extent of what he is facing.” He was also refused to say if Ford should step down, though fellow Conservatives, like federal Employment and Social Development Minister Jason Kenney, has called for Ford’s resignation, and federal Justice Minister Peter McKay has said that, on a personal level, he felt Ford should seek professional help.
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News – Randy Hillier may not say it, but his latest private member’s bill at Queen’s Park has gotten a boost from the most unlikely of sources – embattled Toronto Mayor Rob Ford. The super-toxic scandal surrounding the mayor of Canada’s largest city has shed light and attention on Hillier’s bill to introduce recall legislation similar to that used in British Columbia, even earning him an interview on CBC Radio’s national program The Current. But just as it takes years of work to become an overnight success in Hollywood, “typically, you don’t whip up a piece of legislation overnight,” said the Lanark, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington MPP during a telephone interview from his Perth constituency office last month. “It has been a year in the process,” he said of dotting all the i’s and crossing the t’s, doing research and seeing how other areas carry out similar legislation. He is quick to point out that, “the timing is was very coincidental. I’d like to say it was strategic timing on my part, but that would be untruthful,” he said with a laugh. Hillier’s original intent was to direct the legislation only at MPPs sitting in Toronto, but in light of the strange goings-on at Toronto
City Hall, he believes that, if passed, his legislation could also be extended to municipalities across the province, with simple amendments to the City of Toronto Act and the Municipal Act. “Municipalities are subordinate to the legislature,” he said. “We have statutory authority to be able to do that… (But) this is not about Rob Ford.” One example is the current mayor of London, Joe Fontana, who remains in charge of his southwestern city, despite facing a fraud trial next year, standing accused of using taxpayer money to help pay for his son’s 2005 wedding reception. Another example would be that of former Ottawa Mayor Larry O’Brien’s trial. “Whoever you are, whatever job you have, it is important that an employ has a mechanism to replace an employee who is not meeting expectations,” said Hillier. “When there are no consequences… that does not promote consistency.” In order for a recall to work, a petition would have to be struck, and about 25 per cent of the riding’s electorate would have to sign the petition to force a recall vote. Then, the chief electoral officer would have 60 days to audit the list to see to it that the names on the list were indeed real, “to make
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News â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happening in Mississippi Mills as the 2013 year comes to a close. From Mississippi Mills town council Dec. 17: Speed limit A bylaw was passed by council to implement a speed limit of 40 kilometres per hour on Ramsay Concession 8 at the Mill of Kintail Bridge (between Clayton Road and Bennies Corners Road.) Revenue designation At the Dec. 17 meeting, council passed a bylaw to direct revenues from the Ottawa River Power Corporation, Ottawa River Energy Solutions and the Mississippi River Power Corporation to the Almonte ward water and sewer related expenditures. In 2014, 75 per cent of all monetary amounts received will go toward expenditures and 25 per cent will be put toward capital reserves. In 2015, those amounts will be 70 per cent and 30 per cent respectively. Sugar Bush Road and Smith Lane Parts of the 6th Concession of Pakenham will now be renamed Sugar Bush Road and Smith Lane after a bylaw was passed at council.
The municipality will be installing new PIN addresses to correspond with the address changes along the newly named portions at the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expense. Heritage Conservation District Study Watson MacEwan Teramura Architects will be taking on the Heritage District Conservation Study for Mississippi Mills in the new year, after council passed a bylaw to authorize the signing of a contract between the town and the firm. A public meeting will be held in January or early February to determine whether or not there is support for the project. If there is not, the town will be able to terminate the contract and go no further. From Mississippi Mills Committee of the Whole Dec. 17: Library usage New library chief executive officer Pam Harris compiled a report regarding users and activities at the Pakenham branch of the Mississippi Mills Library for the committee as was requested at an earlier meeting. The Pakenham library is looking to do a renovation, but council members wanted to know how popular the facility is first. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Mississippi Mills
Public Library is more than books, DVDs and computers,â&#x20AC;? Harris said in her report. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a vibrant community hub that provides free resources, programs and services to all our citizens.â&#x20AC;? The report showed that 70 per cent of residents in Mississippi Mills have a library card. Of those, 52 per cent are from Almonte, 14 per cent are from Pakenham, 22 per cent are from Ramsay and 12 per cent indicated otherwise. The library has about 71,200 items including books, CDs and DVDs; the Pakenham branch houses roughly 20 per cent of those items, according to the report. The circulation of those items has been steadily increasing every year. The committee received the report as information. Rosamond Park donation Jim Hugessen of Almonte has expressed interest to the town that he would like to donate a play structure and some benches to improve Rosamond Park in memory of his late wife, Mary Rosamond Hugessen. It is estimated that the donation will value around $20,000. After much discussion on whether or not they would accept the donation due to
many factors, such as having to maintain the park and the structure, the committee agreed to discuss it with Hugessen. Committee appointment Coun. Garry Dalgity has been appointed to join the Mills Community Support Advisory Committee as the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s representative. Recreation working groups Two recreation working groups were formed at the yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last Committee of the Whole meeting on Dec. 17. The first will deal with matters related to Gemmill Park in the upcoming year. Councillors Alex Gillis, Garry Dalgity and Paul Watters were appointed to form that committee along with Mayor John Levi. The second group will deal with parkland rationalization: selling and working with surplus parkland. Councillors Val Wilkinson, Duncan Abbott and Bernard Cameron will form that committee along with mayor John Levi. New chair The new chair for Committee of the Whole was selected by vote on Dec. 17. The chair will serve the entire 2014 year until the newly elected council takes over. After a six-person majority vote, Coun. Garry Dalgity was named the new chair.
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Arts â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Christmas came early for six Ottawa-area teens as they performed for a packed studio on Sunday, Dec. 15 during their first-ever video release party. The co-ed teen band Reach formed about 18 months ago after the young musicians all took part in a summer Rock Star Camp run by Fat Dog Productions. While some of the band members attended separate camp sessions, they all came together that September for a weekend rock star school, which studio owner Chad Nesrallah formed after watching great bands break up time and again when camp ended. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We thought, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;what would happen if we just kept going?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Nesrallah said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been kind of holding out for bands that are going to stick together ... (and) these guys were very serious when they came in.â&#x20AC;? The five-person band â&#x20AC;&#x201C; plus original member Jessica Burnside, who came back to sing during the video release party â&#x20AC;&#x201C; has big dreams. Their romantic Christmas ballad, Watch the Stars With Me, was written last Christmas but it was too late to market over the extended holiday season. This year, it has been released on iTunes and the band hopes the
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Spice up for exercise routine by â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;stepping it upâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; this winter Lifestyle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; What is a great daytime activity that will add some â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;spiceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to your exercise routine this winter? Local dance instructor Hyacinth Chatterton is urging everyone to consider â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;stepping-it-upâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; by line dancing in Carleton Place, Almonte or Pakenham. The enthusiastic line-dancing instructor points out there are several reasons why people should consider participating in the popular activity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Keep in mind that, in addition to being suitable for every age, it also offers many â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;senior-friendlyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; options for the interesting and wide variety of dance moves it presents,â&#x20AC;? she says. Chatterton stresses that line dancing is definitely in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;fun-to-doâ&#x20AC;? category, and activates those â&#x20AC;&#x153;good-for-youâ&#x20AC;? hormones. The formats available include Western-Swing, Waltz, Latin Rhythms, Jazz, Country, Cha-Cha, Celtic and
many others. As a bonus, signing up with a dancing partner is not a requirement, as it often is for some other dance-forms, she says. At the same time, both genders and all ages are most welcome to join in the fun. Chatterton said line dancing is also very instrumental in exercising your body as well as your brain. â&#x20AC;&#x153;First of all, the movements provide some basic aerobics, and the dance-form is acknowledged as an effective weight-bearing exercise. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Next, your brain-power is continually â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;in gearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; with â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;fun-challengesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, and receives a beneficial boost as you aim to learn and retain the repetitive sequences presented; these range from the ultrasimple to more involved levels of input and concentration as you progress. These physical benefits all combine to
improve muscle tone, agility and also brain-power.â&#x20AC;? Chatterton said that with its â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;all-agesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;senior-friendlyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; approach, previous experience is not a prerequisite. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many alternate moves are available and demonstrated for those who prefer to have options for some of the intricate steps. This ensures that each participant enjoys dancing within her/his comfortzone.â&#x20AC;? Chatterton says another important aspect is the obvious social interaction with others in the sessions. Moreover, this also extends to include involvement within the community. Dancing with the valley group, The Hy-Liners, gives members opportunities to volunteer locally, for example, by performing for residents and staff at hospitals and seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; residences, and assisting with fundraisers for churches
and other establishments. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You will also have chances to entertain at special events for the benefit of worthwhile causes such as childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s camps, local support groups, and such others,â&#x20AC;? Chatterton added. To top it all, daytime line-dance programs are conveniently offered in several recreation centre in the area. The programs will be running again in Almonte, Arnprior, Carleton Place and Pakenham, and with its steady growth in popularity, the activity might also become available at other sites in the Valley, starting with this springâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sessions. The fall session, which wrapped up Dec. 16, attracted participants from the host communities as well as Braeside, White Lake, Carp, Constance Bay, Eganville, Horton, Kinburn and Renfrew. The winter sessions will run from
the beginning of January to mid-March, running from 1:30 to 3 p.m. They are available Mondays at Arnpriorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nick Smith Centre (613-623-7301), Wednesdays at the Carambeck Community Centre in Carleton Place (613-2571704) and Thursdays through the Town of Mississippi Mills (613-256-1055), alternating between the Almonte and Stewart (Pakenham) community centres. Prospective participants are encouraged to pre-register by contacting Chatterton, a certified bilingual Ontario educator with decades of experience by calling 613-623-0976 or emailing maisbrown@sympatico.ca. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t delay,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Put daytime line-dancing on your calendar for your choice of afternoons in winter 2014 - Mondays, Wednesdays and\or Thursdays.â&#x20AC;?
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Curling rocks at Naismith Public School in Almonte Sports â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Joy Delahunt and Mike McIndoo came to Naismith Public School in Almonte recently, before all the fun began, to get us excited and to warn us about safety in curling. The grade 4-6 classes got two opportunities to go and during the first session they taught us to throw the rock, to curl the rock and to sweep. Curling teachers Mike McIndoo, Wendy Kelly, Brian Kelly, Bert McIntyre, Bob Bassett, Sean Daley, Gretta Bradely, Betty McCubbin, Ken Des Champs and Joy Delahunt, taught these skills and helped us get better for the next day. On the second day we played a game using the skills we used the previous day. We had so much fun and worked on those skills to have an amazing game. The students showed listening skills, great behavior and effort. Kudos to Naismith and thank you so much to all curling teachers! During the last week of November, classes had fun with the Rocks and Rings kit borrowed from the Ontario Curling Association. Grade 6 student leaders are teaching curling to our primary classes. Any student between seven to 12 years of age can get more information about LITTLE ROCK curling by contacting Rodd Stoddart, junior coordiSubmitted photo nator at the Almonte Curling Club at 613-880-6813 or leave a message at The grades 4 to 6 students at Naismith Public School, some of whom are shown above, recently had fun learning the sport of curling. Grade 6 613-256-4560. student leaders are now teaching the sport to primary classes. Submitted by Xena S., Grade 6, Naismith Student Council. R0012482219
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Almonte-area residents learn about school travel planning News – The Upper Canada School Travel Planning Committee wants children to put their best foot forward and start walking to school again. The group, along with partner agencies such as the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit, the Upper Canada District School Board and the Healthy Communities Partnership of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville, has introduced a School Travel Planning program at Naismith Memorial Public School and would like to expand the idea to surrounding communities. The partnership hosted its Almonte Peer Learning Event recently at the Civitan Club to discuss the status of Naismith’s program and to sell other area communities on school travel planning. The program encourages students to walk or bike to school rather than using nonactive modes of transportation, and will eventually plan safe routes for students that will be supervised by volunteers in the community. The hope is also to include students that are bussed to school, by dropping them off a safe distance from the school to encourage them to get exercise.
“The meeting was held to bring more awareness to the issue of school travel planning and to start to create more action in other communities,” said Suzanne Rivard, chair of the Upper Canada School Travel Planning Committee. The morning event featured a presentation by Shawna Babcock from KidActive in Renfrew, who spoke about the need to ensure that we are creating communities that support active transportation, as they will increase activity among our children so they can enjoy a healthy, active life. Rivard also discussed the School Travel Planning initiative and how it will be implemented. The project has been launched here to address the problem of childhood obesity, which some say has become an epidemic nationwide. The program at Naismith is still at the initial stages of collecting data and raising public awareness. However, the plan is to eventually build a walking program designed to get students active again. Studies suggest that 30 per cent fewer elementary school children are walking to school now than at the time their parents attended.
Other statistics cited at the meeting included: • Children aged five to 17 years need a minimum of 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity every day to achieve health benefits. • Only five per cent of children five to 17 years are meeting these minimum guidelines. • Students who walk or bike to school can accumulate up to 45 more minutes daily of moderate to vigorous physical activity compared to kids who travel to school by car or bus. Statistics suggest that 29 per cent of adolescents in Canada have unhealthy weights (Stats Canada 2007) and that, if current trends continue, by 2040 up to 70 per cent of adults aged 40 will be overweight or obese. This will lead to increased risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke and type 2 diabetes. Programs have also been launched and are in the initial stages at Westminster Public School in Brockville and Viscount Alexander Public School in Cornwall. Submitted by the Upper Canada District School Board.
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Total lease obligation is $6,892.80. 48,000-kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometres. PPSA lien registration fee of $18.81 and lien registering agent’s fee of $5.65, due at time of delivery are not included. ˆReceive 0.99% APR purchase financing on remaining new 2013 Fit DX // 2013 Civic DX Sedan // 2013 CR-Z // 2013 Accord EX Coupe 6MT // 2013 Accord LX Sedan 6MT // 2013 CR-V LX 2WD models for a maximum of 36 // 48 // 24 // 60 // 24 // 48 months. Representative finance example: 2013 Civic DX Sedan on a 24 month term at 0.99% APR and finance amount of $16,991.65 the monthly payment is $715.31. Cost of borrowing is $175.79 for a total finance obligation of $17,167.44 with $0 down or equivalent trade-in. N$1,500 // $1,500 // $3,000 // $1,500 // $2,000 // $3,500 // $2,000 // $2,500 // $4,000 // $5,000 // $5,000 customer cash incentive is valid on remaining new 2013 Fit (except DX) // 2013 Civic Coupe and Sedan (except DX Sedan) // 2013 Accord Coupe (except EX Coupe 6MT) // 2013 Accord Sedan (except LX Sedan 6MT, EX-L V6 Sedan and Touring V6 Sedan) // 2013 Accord EX-L V6 Sedan and Touring V6 Sedan // 2013 Crosstour EX 2WD and EX-L 2WD // 2013 Crosstour EX-L 4WD and EX-L 4WD NAVI // 2013 CR-V (except LX 2WD) // 2013 Odyssey // 2013 Pilot // 2013 Ridgeline models when registered and delivered between December 3rd, 2013 and January 2nd, 2014. Cash incentive is available for all Honda retail customers except customers who lease or finance through HFS at a subvented rate of interest offered by Honda as part of a low rate interest program. All advertised lease and finance rates are special rates. Cash incentive will be deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. For all offers: taxes payable on full amount of purchase price. Offers only valid for Ontario residents at Ontario Honda Dealers. Dealer may sell/lease for less. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. Offers, prices and features subject to change without notice. See your Ontario Honda Dealer or visit HondaOntario.com for full details. NNBased on Association of International Automobile Manufacturers of Canada (AIAMC) data reflecting sales between 1997 and December 2012. §2013 Canadian Black Book Best Retained Value Award winner – SubCompact Car category. Based on value retained from original MSRP for 2009 model year vehicles as published by CBB, as of 1 January 2013. See CanadianBlackBook.com for complete details.
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Build Retirement Savings This Year With the hustle and bustle of the holidays behind you, January is a good month to take a look at your retirement savings. Are you on track to reach your retirement goals? Many people arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. In fact, 36 per cent of Canadians say theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not conďŹ dent theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have enough money to achieve their retirement goals.1 And two-thirds said they would have saved more if they could do it all over again.1 Saving for Retirement The primary beneďŹ ts of an RRSP are that your money grows tax-free and your contributions are typically tax-deductible. You can choose to direct your RRSP savings to many types of qualiďŹ ed vehicles, giving you a choice about how your money is invested. If your RRSP isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a locked account, you can withdraw funds at any time, though youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be taxed on withdrawals as income. There are two exceptions, using your money for education or for buying a home. The deadline for making contributions to an RRSP is around March 1 each year. Augmenting your Savings The TFSA often is compared to the Roth IRA for U.S. savers because of its tax-free characteristics. You can save up to $5,500 annually in this ďŹ&#x201A;exible account. While your contributions arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t deductible, any income you earn in the account and any withdrawals you make are tax-free. Similar to RRSPs, you can choose where and how invest the money in a TFSA. You may make withdrawals at any time, and you can keep these accounts open indeďŹ nitely. There is no deadline for contributions to TFSAs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you may contribute any time during the calendar year. And if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make the maximum contribution in one year, you can carry that amount over and apply it to the next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contribution. Because TFSA withdrawals are tax-free, many people choose to use the accounts to augment their retirement savings, as well as to fund shortterm needs or emergencies. Using a TFSA in this way allows you to leave your RRSP intact To learn more about retirement savings options, contact your State FarmÂŽ agent JEFF JULIAN.
in a reasonable time ( you cannot do 3 weeksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; worth of work in one week), did we get help with certain aspect of the project & did all the loose ends get tied up (ďŹ nal trim, paint touch ups, ďŹ nal decorating all the little things that get left to the end and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always get cleaned up) if not, now is a great time to put those to bed. Hey we all are guilty from time to time. For the ones that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work as well ask yourself why? Was it to large of a project, were your time expectations not realistic, did you plan properly, did you over work yourself, was your budget realistic, should you of asked for or hired some professional help for parts of it and most importantly did you research all aspects of it well enough and ordered required materials well in advance. Remember poor planning on your end does not always create an emergency on my end. When you do major renovations remember one very important thing YOU STILL MUST LIVE IN THE HOUSE. Renovating or building can be and should be an enjoyable experience for all (yes it is a lot of work) If there is an aspect of the project you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stand doing or way above your skill set get help or hire it out. In the long run it will make to project fun enjoyable and the most important part relaxing. Remember the three most important parts of any project PLANNING , PLANNING, PLANNING.
ÂŤ Sean Redmond Home Improvement Expert How do we ďŹ nd renewed hope at Christmas?
The bible says that â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;hope deferred makes the heart sickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. When we lose hope, something inside us dies. Our passion for life, our will to face another day. Did you know that there has been a 600% increase in pain medication prescriptions over the past 10 years? Did you know that every hour a baby is born addicted to narcotic based pain meds? That 1 in 10 people are taking psychotropic drugs? And that the average senior is taking 11-14 prescription medications? Behind closed doors our community is quietly suffering. What are these people looking for? They are looking for HOPE, for guidance for a better future. One way we are able to offer hope in our practice and community is by ÂŤ Jeff Julian Insurance Agent offering a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Gift of hope and healthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at Christmas time. We know so many people in our community are suffering needlessly with poor health and Another year has come and gone are unaware of the options they have. We partner with Chiropractors with As we reach this time of the year, we all can sit back, reďŹ&#x201A;ect, relax and and Compassion to offer a complimentary assessment, xrays, report of ďŹ ndenjoy our well deserved time with our friends and families over the Christ- ings and 2 weeks of care in our ofďŹ ce to ďŹ nd out how chiropractic can help. mas and New year holiday season. What better time to review last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s They get a free assessment in our ofďŹ ce and we in turn make a $20 donaprojects and begin to plan for our future projects. As we reďŹ&#x201A;ect back we can tion to compassion to build a vocational school in a third world village. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ask ourselves what projects worked well and what ones did not. a win win. Hope for our community, hope for a child in poverty. Our misThe ones that worked well what were the reasons, you did not exceed your sion is to globally enhance the health or our community one life at a time. skill sets, did the project progress at a timely manner, were they completed Allowing those who have lost hope, to return to living life FULLY ALIVE.
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Help someone step into 2014 with new life this year. Send a gift of hope. Just contact us to ask us how. Romans 15:13 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;May the God of hope ďŹ ll you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overďŹ&#x201A;ow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;
ÂŤ Dr. Jaye Carlson Chiropractor You Are Going Southâ&#x20AC;Ś What About Your Plants? All your bags are packed and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re ready to goâ&#x20AC;Ś but wait have you thought of everything? Neighbour is picking up the mail. The dog is booked at the kennel. Hmm, what about the houseplants? Maybe you could hire a plant nanny while you vacation. Or a neighbour can be trusted to look after your plants. Here are a few tips to help make their job simpler and to make sure that your prized violets or ivies are able to thrive while you are away. 1. Gather all of your plants together in one room to avoid any being missed. 2. Maybe ďŹ ll the bathtub with a couple of inches of water and leave the plants in there. Your plant nanny needs only to add water every few days. 3. Place a tray under large plants that will contain pebbles and then water. This will help maintain humidity in a dry house. It helps prevent spider mite infestations. 4. Perhaps purchase a water globe for each plant to enable self watering. The plant caretaker need only re-ďŹ ll these every few days. 5. In your attempt to save on furnace fuel while you are away, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go too cold for the plants. Most tropical plants will do just ďŹ ne at a temperature of 10ÂşC. Go ahead and leave on your jet plane, secure in the knowledge that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve taken good care of your house plants.
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Help support Your local Canoe Club this Holiday Season
Red Hatters meet for masquerade ball in Renfrew
-$20.00 sporting equipment - $50.00 new paddle - $75.00 lifejacket - $100.00 gym equipment - $1,000–$5,000 a new boat Please give a gift this Christmas to purchase equipment and gear for your local historic Canoe Club. Any donation is greatly appreciated and needed
Help support your local athletes become Olympians! Some of this years successful athletes in our club are: Jacob Sosna: Nationals, Gold medal jr men’s K1 200m & K2 200m Jacob also won the Bronze at Pan An Championships & 5th in th U23 World Champions Colin Black: Nationals, Gold Medal Jr men’s K2 200m & Bronze K1 Ishiah Higgs: Nationals, Gold Medal, Midget men’s C1 200m Jaclyn Gardiner: Nationals, Gold Medal, women C2 1000m & K-2 Cia Myles-Gonzales: Nationals, Silver Medal C2 200m Scott Barclay: Canada Games Team Ontario, Sherbrooke Natalie Davidson: Canada Games Team Ontario, Sherbrooke Masters Results: 4 Gold, 2 Silver, and 4 Bronze Submitted photo
Members of the Red Hat Society came from leton Place Shopping Sherpas, left, who won across Ontario for a masquerade ball in Ren- the best costume prize, with Sandra Dormer, frew Oct. 19. Above, Bonnie Brown of the Car- Queen of the Shopping Sherpas.
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Community – On Oct. 19 members of the Red Hat Society met in Renfrew to do what they do best – have fun! The theme of the event, hosted by Red Hat Ambassador and Queen Jill Lepack, was a “mystical magical masquerade.” Red Hatters, always ready to dress up and have a good time played their part with enthusiasm and an incredible creative spirit. As might be expected several ladies were dressed as witches, others as genies, many ladies sprouted feathers for the occasion. One inventive lady sported a bustier made out of red and purple duct tape! Princesses and gypsies were also in ready supply. While most of the attendees were from the Ottawa and Ottawa Valley area, one gutsy gal came all the way from Inwood, Ontario (about an hour the other side of London) to play with her Red Hat sisters. The ladies feasted on a scalloped potato and ham dinner followed by dancing and awarding of prizes. Bonnie Brown of the Carleton Place Shopping Sherpas won the prize for best costume. Her mauve “motherof-the-bride” ensemble had a few finishing touches that made her outfit an outstanding creation –
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Arts – The Carleton Place Art Tour and Sale was held at various locations around town on Nov. 9. Above, Ina Jackson of Arts Carleton Place decides to makes sure life imitates art, looking in the same direction, and trying to strike the same pose and facial expression as two of Strachan Johnston’s paintings in the background, “Portrait of Verginia,” and “Diane.” We think she’s a work of art in her own right. Right, Faye Lavergne, owner of Brush Strokes Art on Bridge Street, stands before her towering canvas, celebrating women of all colours.
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Community – On Dec. 19, students at Almonte District High School got to celebrate their last day of classes in 2013 with an end-of-theyear assembly. Above, students roll through a slalom course. Left, students present a cheque to Steve Orr of Family and Child Services of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville. They also donated to LAWS and Lanark County Interval House. Right, the school’s mascot gets in on the fun. Photos by KELLY KENT
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