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FREE CHRISTMAS DAY DINNER FEEDS 250 TARA GESNER tgesner@metroland.com A little more than 250 people attended the free community Christmas Day dinner in Carleton Place.
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is for the event to prevent anyone from being lonely on Christmas," Earle said. On Dec. 25, the dinner, which included turkey, ham and all the See EVENT, page 7
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MOVIE FILMING, CODE OF CONDUCT VIOLATIONS AMONG TOP READ STORIES OF 2018 BY STAFF Elections. Attempted murder charges. Visits from important celebrities and public figures. Lots happened in our area in 2018. A look back at what people were reading on insideottawavalley.com is a trip down local news memory lane. Below are the top stories of the year in terms of most-read online:
1) Beckwith man needs a Christmas miracle Bob Barry of Beckwith, who suffers from end-stage decompensated cirrhosis, the result of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, made a public plea for a liver donor this December. Tara Gesner's story went viral on Facebook as people spread the word to try and help Bob. Bob is on a regimen of 21
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Hollie Pratt-Campbell/Metroland Film crews shoot 'Christmas Around the Corner' in Almonte. North Market Cafe was transformed into Fortenbury Books for the purposes of the movie. 2) Movie filmed in Carleton Place and Almonte to air Dec. 14 In late August and early September, scenes for Christmas Around the Corner, a movie directed by Canadian actress Megan Follows, were filmed in Carleton Place and Almonte. The movie continued to generate buzz when it aired on the W Network in December. 3) Carleton Place and area mourn enormous loss of Kristine McLaren Carleton Place mourned the loss of a caring, community-minded woman who touched so many lives in July. A music and arts teacher for more than two decades, Kristine McLaren most recently taught at Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute (SFDCI), and she was a founding member and the musical director of the Carleton Place Town Singers. Owing to her love of music and her passion for teaching, Kristine was also involved with the Mississippi Mudds theatre group and The Redhawk Rhythmic glee club. "She drew the best out of everyone who knew her," an emotional Jan Ferguson told the Canadian Gazette. Ferguson established the Mississippi Mudds in 1973. "Kristine directed, sang on stage and acted ... she was brilliant," Ferguson said. "She influenced a lot of people." 4) Beckwith woman turns to social media in
search of liver donation Karen (Finkler) Bell had Stage 4 liver disease. In February, she made a public plea in an effort to try to find a living liver donor. Later that year her wish was granted as a result of the Canadian Gazette story. Reporter Tara Gesner provided a follow-up to Bell's successful live liver transplant in an emotional interview with Bell and her donor, Alana Long. 5) Fake snow, real film stars descend on Almonte this September Almonte was once again the site of a Hallmark Channel movie filming in September, resulting in fake snow lining the streets and a couple of local landmarks transformed. 6) Area's largest bookstore in Carleton Place closing with blowout sale The Book Gallery in Carleton Place closed after 27 years. Speaking with the Canadian Gazette on Feb. 2, general manager Steve Hamilton noted The Book Gallery simply could not survive the popularity of ereaders or e-commerce. 7) Fire destroys Beckwith home Multiple fire departments responded to a house fire in Beckwith on Dec. 18, which completely destroyed a home of Ken Henry and Kelly Deugo. The family's two dogs and a cat died inside the home. Ken and his partner Kelly Deugo operate Countryside Petting Farm, a mobile petting farm. The couple has two children.
"Luckily the fire department was able to contain the fire to the house, saving the barns," Ken said. "All of the animals in the barns were unharmed." "We have water and hydro hooked up in the barns so the animals will not need to be moved," he added. Ken's brother, Dan Henry, started a GoFundMe page (www.gofundme.com/christmashouse-fire-tragedy) for the family. With a goal of $5,000, an outstanding $20,345 has already been raised. 8) Fatal collisions prompt Lanark County OPP to request MTO review of Highway 7 between Perth, Carleton Place After two fatal collisions within 10 days on the same stretch of Highway 7, Lanark County OPP's concerns prompted the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) to do a review of the roadway. "Since 2002, there have been five fatal motor vehicle collisions on this small stretch," Lanark County OPP Detachment Commander Derek Needham explained, noting that all five took place during the winter months and the fatalities involved residents of Lanark County. 9) Carleton Place company builds tiny homes, offers solution for attainable housing Planet Structures Ltd. has been working to bring See A LOOK, page 6
MISSISSIPPI MILLS SURVEYS RESIDENTS ON RETAIL CANNABIS STORES Mississippi Mills is asking for the public's input as council nears making a decision about whether or not to opt-out of allowing cannabis retail stores in the municipality. The municipality has until Jan. 22 at midnight to come to a decision on the matter. Further to discussion at its Dec. 18 meeting, council unanimously approved the circulation of a survey to residents, which will be open until Jan. 14. The survey is available at: www.surveymonkey.com/r/LQXWJRP. Survey results will be discussed and factored in when council makes its final decision at its Jan. 22 meeting. According to a report prepared by director of planning, Niki Dwyer, as of April 1 it will be legal to operate private recreational cannabis establishments in the province. No specific zoning approvals are required and the stores will be treated like any other retail enterprise, with the exception that their locations must be 150 metres away from schools as outlined in the Education Act. "Municipalities are being presented with a one-time opportunity to opt-out of allowing retail cannabis stores within their communities," Dwyer explained in the report. "Municipalities choosing to opt-out must pass a resolution no later than Jan. 22, 2019. If a municipality chooses to opt-out at the present time, it may opt-in at any point in the future. A decision to opt-in is irreversible." Included in Dwyer's report was a draft survey for council to consider, which was staff's recommendation. The survey asks if residents are in favour of opting out, if the municipality opts in, should additional local policy on proposed store locations be created, as well as which locations the public feel would warrant extra consideration in a local policy and space for other general comments. Coun. Jan Maydan indicated she was the only candidate during the recent municipal election campaign to raise this issue. "Did it go to the previous council for consideration?" she questioned. Mayor Christa Lowry confirmed it hadn't been discussed previously. "Then let's take a breath and opt-out for now," Maydan continued. "Ottawa opted in and we're close enough to them and we can see what the challenges might be. We need to take a sober second
"Ottawa opted in and we're close enough to them and we can see what the challenges might be. We need to take a sober second thought."
– Coun. Jan Maydan
thought." Struggling with the decision, Coun. John Dalgity admitted "I'm on the fence with this whole thing." "It all depends on the age group. The older folks are dead set against it and the young folks say it's here to stay and legal." Though it goes against his personal beliefs, Deputy Mayor John Levi said opting in would be "practical." See DECISION, page 5
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HOLIDAY GARBAGE AND RECYCLING SCHEDULE Household garbage and recycling collection takes place on Monday for all residents living west of Highway #15 and Tuesday for all residents living east of Highway #15. Please note the only time collection is interrupted is on the statutory holidays of Christmas or New Year’s Day. The collection for 2018 will be as follows: Monday, December 24th and Monday, December 31st, 2018 unchanged. Tuesday, December 25th and Tuesday, January 1st will be moved to Saturday, December 29th, 2018 and Saturday, January 5th, 2019. Pick-up times for curbside garbage and recycling may vary from week to week; residents should have their garbage and recycling at the curbside by 7:00 a.m. on their scheduled day for curbside collection.
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wINTER PARKING REGULATIONS Parking is prohibited on all streets or roads within the municipality of the Township of Beckwith from November 1, 2018 to April 15, 2019. It is an offence to plow, shovel or deposit snow from private entrances across or onto municipal roadways. The penalty for non-conformance will be a fine and/or the vehicle towed away at the owner’s expense. Also, please note that the Township of Beckwith will not be responsible for damages to mail boxes, newspaper containers or other appurtenances that are privately owned and erected on Municipality right-of-ways and are damaged through winter snowplowing operations. Please remember to adjust your driving speed to suit the prevailing weather and road conditions. Thank you for your co-operation. Dave Ennis Public Works Superintendent
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Tara Gesner/Metroland Carleton Place resident and advocate Kory Earle appeared before council on Dec. 18, during the group's inaugural committee of the whole meeting. In the coming months, Earle will be back to ask council for its support regarding a new committee, which is called Community Works.
COMMUNITY-BASED WORKING GROUP PROPOSED TARA GESNER tgesner@metroland.com Carleton Place resident and advocate Kory Earle appeared before council on Dec. 18, during the group's inaugural committee of the whole (COW) meeting. "Our next presenter is someone who is well known to this council," Coun. Theresa Fritz said. Fritz chaired the gathering, and she will oversee the town's COW meetings until May 31. "I am delighted to be here tonight, talking about the great progress we have made together," Earle said. First, he offered his congratulations to the town's new council, sworn in on Dec. 4. "I am so glad on election day the voters made a clear choice," Earle said, and
"moving forward, as we build the community together, I pledge my full support to all of you." In the coming months, Earle noted he would be back to ask council for its support regarding a new committee, which is called Community Works. "This would be a community-based working group, with local organizations a part of it," he explained. "Our intent is to work with council, offering advice and support as the town forges ahead." The Community Works committee would meet quarterly, and so far, Lanark County Interval House (LCIH) and Lanark County Food Bank - The Hunger Stop are interested in participating. "Erin (LCIH executive director Erin Lee) fully
supports it," Earle said, and "both organizations have indicated this is a need." "We all need to be at the same table, building collaboration together," he continued. "Many people will be invited to join us ... we will not work alone." Housing and transportation will be topics for conversation, along with issues impacting women, seniors and people with disabilities. "These are issues the people of Carleton Place are facing each day," Earle said, and "it is my hope council will work with us." Earle also provided an update on the free community Christmas Day dinner in Carleton Place, which is presented by the local Christmas Day committee. Earle chairs the group.
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"I'm certainly not in favour of having the stores and stuff, but I'm also practical. There's no shortage of it around," he commented. "Opting in and being part of it is the right thing to do ..." Coun. Denzil Ferguson was less sure about opting out. "I'm a little old to make use of much of it, but I do see there's a money situation and every community will get $10,000 supposedly," he said. " ... It's here to stay by the sounds of it. I say yes, make the decision to optin now ... and see what happens." Dwyer pointed out the Ontario government has announced it will provide municipalities with $40 million over two years to aid with increased policing, bylaw enforcement and public health services. Every municipality
will receive at least $10,000 before the end of 2019. "The province has not told us how much that pot of money will be ... If we opt-in or don't opt-out, we'll be eligible for additional funding," she said. "If we optout, we're not eligible for additional funding." In researching how neighbouring municipalities are handling the matter, Ferguson was in favour of a survey like the Municipality of North Grenville has done. "It's a very good way to go. It gives us the feedback we want and the time to do it," he stated. Coun. Bev Holmes agreed with Ferguson. "Even if we opt-out, it can be ordered online and is legal," she said. "I'd like to see a survey go out ASAP. We don't have to make the decision tonight." Lowry wanted to take a look at the mapping for where cannabis business-
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A LOOK BACK AT 2018 Continued from page 2
the tiny home movement to Lanark County. During an open house at their warehouse on Industrial Avenue in April, the public was welcomed to check out some tiny homes being built for clients. Readers were interested in learning more about the tiny homes through this story. 10) Carleton Place mayor found guilty on three counts of contravening council code of conduct In January, the integrity commissioner blasted Mayor Louis Antonakos' behaviour and recommended his pay be docked. The charges relate to three complaints received by integrity
Tara Gesner/Metroland Ashley Kulp/Metroland (Left) Carleton Place officially got its new council on Dec. 4, with members taking the declaration of office. Pictured, from left: councillors Jeff Atkinson, Theresa Fritz, Andrew Tennant and Linda Seccaspina, Mayor Doug Black, Coun. Toby Randell and Deputy Mayor Sean Redmond. (Right) Mississippi Mills Mayor Christa Lowry sits in the mayor's chair after being officially sworn in at the Almonte Old Town Hall Dec. 4. commissioner Robert Swayze the previous October (from former Carleton Place Mayor Paul Dulmage), last November (from Carleton Place Coun. Brian Doucett) and last December (from Carleton Place resident, disability rights activist and People First member Kory Earle). Arguably, the 2018 municipal election campaign was the biggest story of the year in the Carleton Place, Mississippi Mills and
Beckwith areas. The list of candidates was finalized at the end of July and thus began the lengthy campaign toward the Oct. 22 election day. Throughout our coverage area, there was no shortage of candidates, with 20 each for Mississippi Mills and Carleton Place and six in Beckwith. Once the dust settled and all votes were counted on Oct. 22, the makeup of the local councils in Carleton Place changed dramat-
ically, but remained the same in Beckwith - reeve Richard Kidd and deputy reeve Sharon Mousseau were acclaimed and are joined for another term by C. Faye Campbell, Brian Dowdall and Tim Campbell. Carleton Place has a new mayor in Doug Black, deputy mayor Sean Redmond and councillors Theresa Fritz, Toby Randell, Linda Seccaspina, Andrew Tennant and Jeff Atkinson. Mississippi
Mills gained its first female mayor in Christa Lowry and the newly-created deputy mayor position went to John Levi, a former mayor in the municipality. Councillors include: Denzil Ferguson (Pakenham ward), John Dalgity and Jan Maydan (Almonte ward) and Cynthia Guerard and Bev Holmes (Ramsay ward). Both new councils were officially sworn in for their four-year term on Dec. 4.
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trimmings, was served between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 192, located on George Street. Delivery was also an option within Carleton Place. "We had approximately 100 deliveries," Earle noted. Other happenings during the community Christmas Day dinner: games, holiday music, Santa Claus and complimentary face painting and balloons by Korny Klowns. "We really want to thank the people who came out and supported our big day," Earle said. "With 12 years under our belt, I am so thrilled the tradition continues to live on." He noted: "I had the opportunity to chat with so many
Kory Earle photo A little more than 250 people attended the free community Christmas Day dinner in Carleton Place, which included a visit from Santa Claus. Above: Kory Earle, organizing committee chair, and helper Lodi Sculthorpe. people, and an older man came up to me and indicated it was his first time coming to the dinner, exclaiming 'it is the best Christmas'." It costs approximately $3,000 to put on the commu-
nity Christmas Day dinner each year. Earle thanked his "dedicated, hardworking and passionate" volunteers. "We have the best team!" he stressed, and "members
want to come back." Furthermore, the chair gave kudos to Carleton Place council for its unwavering support. Others thanked included local MP Scott Reid, area businesses and organizations, media, friends and family. "We could not have done it without everyone," Earle said. He shared with this newspaper a private message sent to him. It read: "I really enjoyed myself today. It was my third year, and each year I get to meet new people. It is a great way to feel at home in town. Thank you so much for all your efforts." Leftover food was again delivered to Lanark County Interval House in Carleton Place, which offers emergency shelter and second stage housing for women and children in crisis. Earle and his committee wished everyone the best going forward into the new year. "We hope for peace, good health as well as joy, and for everyone to be safe," he said. The community Christmas Day dinner will be back in 2019.
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2019 DRAFT BUDGET PUBLIC MEETING A Public Meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 29, 2019 Copies of 2019 draft budget will be available on-line and in office. Linda VanAlstine, Treasurer 613-267-6500 ext. 215 lvanalstine@dnetownship.ca
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On behalf of the Renfrew County Legal Clinic, we would like to applaud and to sincerely thank you for the four-part series on poverty in the Ottawa Valley. It is a difficult issue to discuss, particularly at this time of year. We would also recognize the bravery of the individuals who were willing to share their stories for the articles. The stigma attached to poverty runs very deep; often it is easier to cast blame than to admit that the reasons for poverty are far more complicated than someone being lazy or unable to budget. We are watching the changes proposed by the provincial government with mixed feelings. Certainly, any efforts to increase wrap around supports for those receiving Ontario Works to become job-ready and to obtain full employment are encouraging signs. More concerning for
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A concept drawing of the reconstructed Central Bridge in Carleton Place.
CARLETON PLACE COUNCIL ENDORSES RECOMMENDED SOLUTION FOR CENTRAL BRIDGE TARA GESNER tgesner@metroland.com
Board appointments After accepting the Dec. 11 minutes of the striking committee, council approved a number of the group's board appointment recommendations for the 2018-2022 term of council. Coun. Andrew Tennant will sit on the Carleton Place Public Library board, with councillors Theresa Fritz and Toby Randell joining the Carleton Place Place Police Services Board. This will be Fritz's second time on the board, and during the last term of council she held the position of chair. Finally, Fritz and Coun. Jeff Atkinson will represent council on the board of the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority. "The striking committee has not finished all of its selections," Fritz noted. "These were items we needed to be addressed at present." She added, there are still many other positions and individuals who need to be assigned from council, which will be done in
2019. The striking committee also recommended the public appointments to the following boards and committees expire at the end of 2019: public library, police services, environmental advisory, accessibility advisory, urban forest/river corridor, heritage, childcare, municipal drug strategy and recreation. Furthermore, council will examine the terms of reference for these boards and committees, in addition to a general procedural review. According to chief administrative officer Diane Smithson, "Once this review is done, we will be making recommendations for the balance of the term."
Meeting dates The 2019 council and COW calendar was approved. Carleton Place meetings will be held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. These gatherings, like always, will be advertised on the town's website and in Municipal Matters. A copy of the calendar will also be posted on the Internet. The next meetings take place on Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. in council chambers. COW immediately follows council. The town hall is located at 175 Bridge St.
Connect Hearing, with hearing researcher Professor Kathy Pichora-Fuller at the University of Toronto, seeks participants who are over 50 years of age and have never worn hearing aids for a hearing study investigating factors that can influence better hearing. All participants will have a hearing test provided at no charge and if appropriate, the clinician may discuss hearing rehabilitation options including hearing aids. Qualifying participants may also receive a demo of the latest hearing technology. The data collected from this study will be used to further our understanding of hearing loss and improve life-changing hearing healthcare across Canada. Why participate in the hearing study? Hearing problems typically result from damage to the ear and researchers have spent decades trying to understand the biology behind hearing loss. More importantly, researchers now realize the need to better understand how hearing
loss affects your everyday life*. In this new hearing study, Professor Pichora-Fuller and her team are trying to find out how people learn to live with hearing loss and how new solutions could help these people take action sooner and live life more fully. It is estimated that 46% of people aged 45 to 87 have some degree of hearing loss1, but most do not seek treatment right away. In fact, the average person with hearing loss will wait ten years before seeking help2. This is because at the beginning stages of hearing loss people often find they can “get by” without help, however as the problem worsens this becomes increasingly harder to do. For some people this loss of clarity is only a problem at noisy restaurants or in the car, but for others it makes listening a struggle throughout the entire day. By studying people who have difficulty hearing in noise or with television, we hope to identify key factors impacting these difficulties and further understand their influence on the treatment process.
If you are over 50 years of age and have never worn hearing aids, you can register to be a part of this new hearing study† by calling: 1.888.242.4892 or visiting connecthearing.ca/hearing-study.
* Pichora-Fuller, M. K. (2016). How social psychological factors may modulate auditory and cognitive functioning during listening. Ear and Hearing, 37, 92S-100S. † Study participants must be over 50 years of age and have never worn hearing aids. No fees and no purchase necessary. Registered under the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC. VAC, WCB accepted. 1. Cruickshanks, K. L., Wiley, T. L., Tweed, T. S., Klein, B. E. K., Klein, R, Mares-Perlman, J. A., & Nondahl, D. M. (1998). Prevalence of Hearing Loss in Older Adults in Beaver Dam,Wisconsin:The Epidemiology of Hearing Loss Study. Am. J. Epidemiol. 148 (9), 879-886. 2. National Institutes of Health. (2010).
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The following are issues discussed by Carleton Place council members at the regular and committee of the whole (COW) meetings on Dec. 18. Carleton Place council has supported the recommended solution regarding the reconstruction of Central Bridge. Central Bridge, the main crossing on Bridge Street near the town hall, must be replaced within one to five years, and the total cost of the project is approximately $7.7 million. The bridge's existing piers and abutment walls will be refurbished and reused where possible, which saves time and money. Other suggested work/ features: new concrete support girders, a decorative stone look on the outside of the bridge, a 2.4m sidewalk and viewing platform on both sides, steel railings anchored to concrete pillars and decorative lighting with provisions for flower baskets and/or banners. It is estimated the work will take between nine and 10 months. Council also authorized R.V. Anderson Associates Limited to complete the necessary environmental assessment by preparing an Environmental Study Report (ESR), placing the
ESR on the public record for 30 days. Furthermore, council will discuss the scope of work and funding for projects related to Central Bridge (Bell and Bridge streets and storm sewer) during the 2019 budget deliberations.
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100 Women Who Care Lanark County photo The 100 Women Who Care Lanark County group presented a $4,900 donation to Connections during its sixth quarterly meeting Nov. 29 in Carleton Place.
The 100 Women of Lanark County group met on Nov. 26 in the community room at Mitchell's Your Independent Grocer in Carleton Place for their sixth quarterly meeting where they donated $4,900 to the Connections program. Connections is planning to use the funds raised to purchase items required for their new mothers programs including food, diapers, formula and additional baby items. Since their first meeting in September 2017, 100 Women Who Care of Lanark County has donated more than $23,000 to local charities. The mission of 100 Women Who Care is to make a big impact to smaller community based charities. Maureen Hampton of Connections had this to say about her 100 Women Who Care experience: "My experience with 100 Women Who Care was terrific! The process was easy and the instructions were very clear. I was made to feel welcome and comfortable. The agenda for the evening was well laid out and all the women were warm and inviting. It was an honour for our agency to be chosen, and we are all very grateful at Connections. Thank you, 100 Women!" 100 Women Who Care is for you if you don't have time in your busy life to volunteer but have been wanting to help those in need, and you can commit to one hour four times per year; you want 100 per cent of your donations to go directly to a local charity; you want your $100 donation to become a part of a larger amount of money by joining together with other women - creating a powerful impact in our local area. The next quarterly meeting will be held Monday, March 4 at Mitchell's Independent Grocer in the community room upstairs. Registration opens at 6 p.m. and the meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments are provided. If you would like to learn more about 100 Women Who Care of Lanark County or would like to join our movement, please reach out to Jeannie Mongrain at 613-266-9865 or Lynn Vardy at 613-315-5966 or at 100womenlanark@gmail.com or find them on Facebook at 100 Women Who Care Lanark County. Submitted by 100 Women Who Care Lanark County
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LOCAL 4H CLUB DONATES TO DICKIE'S CAUSE 4 PAWS Our local 4H Christmas Baking Club has been meeting at Zion Memorial Church in Carleton Place on Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8 p.m. to learn how to improve our baking skills. There are eight kids participating in this club, and each meeting they divide into smaller groups and make a batch of recipes for that meeting. Throughout the meetings, we have made a variety of baked goods, including cookies, butter tarts, pudding, brownies and gingerbread men, which we decorated and left out for the members of the church choir. For our club's achievement, each member used their new and
improved baking skills to make an item of their choice to donate to Dickie's Cause 4 Paws - Kitten Rescue's fundraising bake sale. This Christmas bake sale raised funds to help keep the rescue in operation. Everyone had a great time baking and tasting all the yummy treats.
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Avery Dowdall photo The local 4H group's Christmas Baking Club donated many of the sweet treats they created to the Dickie's Cause 4 Paws - Kitten Rescue's fundraising Christmas bake sale held recently.
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2019 WILD PARSNIP MANAGEMENT PLAN The Municipality of Mississippi Mills recently tabled its proposed 2019 Wild Parsnip Management Plan. The proposed plan can be found on our website at www.mississippimills.ca or a hard copy may be obtained at the Ramsay Garage located at 3131 Old Perth Road in Almonte. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! The Municipality is looking to obtain feedback from the public with respect to the proposed plan to combat the infestation of wild parsnip in the area. We are also looking to gauge interest in providing an “Adopt A Road” program similar to what is currently offered by the County of Lanark. Please submit your comments, along with your address, either by e-mail or drop them off to: Trish Petrie Environmental Compliance Coordinator Roads and Public Works Municipality of Mississippi Mills 3131 Old Perth Road, P.O. Box 400 Almonte, ON K0A 1A0 Facsimile: 613-256-4242 Electronic-mail: tpetrie@mississippimills.ca Comments are to be submitted to the Municipality no later than January 21st, 2019. Thank you for your participation.
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FoR ThE PAkENhAM ARENA REhAbILITATIoN CoNTRACT No. 18-29 SEALED TENDERS on forms supplied by the Corporation of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills will be received at the Offices of the Corporation of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills, , Attention: Shawna Stone, Acting CAO, at 3131 Old Perth Road, P.O. Box 400, Almonte, Ontario K0A 1A0 no later than 2:00 p.m. local time, Wednesday, January 16th, 2019, for the Pakenham Arena Rehabilitation. Tenders will be opened in public at the Municipality’s Offices immediately following closing time on Wednesday, January 16th, 2019. The general scope of work includes, but is not necessarily limited to, the removal and replacement of the arena’s concrete slab, dasher boards and glazing, spectator safety netting, and slab cooling brine pipes and header pipes. Rehabilitation work may only commence following the end of the 2018-2019 hockey season and must be completed by August 1st, 2019. A non-mandatory site visit, scheduled for December 20th, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. local time, will be held at the site located at 112 MacFarlane St., Pakenham, ON, K0A 2X0. The site visit will allow bidders the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the site and surrounding area, and to ask questions on any aspect of this project including the project scope. Complete tender documents (electronic .pdf version, free of charge) will be available on Monday, December 17th, 2018 from HP Engineering Inc., 2039 Robertson Road, Suite 400, Ottawa, Ontario, K2H 8R2 and will be sent via email upon request. Hard copies of the documents will also be available upon request and on payment of a non-refundable cost of $60.00 per set. Cheques should be made payable to HP Engineering Inc. A certified cheque, bank draft or bid bond not less than the amount specified in the Tender requirements must accompany each tender and the successful bidder will be required to provide a 100% Performance Bond and 50% Materials and Labour Payment Bond upon execution of the Contract agreement. The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted. For further information, the Project Manager can be contacted as follows: Mr. Matt Poulin HP Engineering Inc. 400-2039 Robertson Road Ottawa, Ontario K2H 8R2 Telephone: (613) 695-3737 / Fax: (613) 680-3636 / Email: matt.poulin@hpengineering.ca
RECYCLE & GARbAGE SChEDuLE ChRISTMAS 2018 AND NEW YEARS 2019 Christmas Day - Tuesday, December 25, 2018 - no collection will be collected on Saturday, December 29, 2018 New Years Day - Tuesday, January 1, 2019 - no collection will be collected on Saturday, January 5, 2019 Note: All other days through the Christmas Holidays will be collected as normal. REMINDER: A second container may be placed out for pickup at curbside without a bag tag affixed to it, during collections taking place the week immediately following Christmas Day and New Years Day.
uPCoMING CouNCIL MEETINGS Tuesday, January 8, 2019 @ 6:00 pm – Council Tuesday, January 15, 2019 @ 8:30 am – Special Council – Budget Thursday, January 17, 2019 @ 8:30 am – Special Council - Budget All meetings held in the Council Chambers (3131 Old Perth Road) unless otherwise indicated. Agendas posted to www.mississippimills.ca or subscribe to our newsfeed to have this information delivered right to your email in-box. TO SUBSCRIBE: Visit http://www.mississippimills.ca/en/news/subscribe.aspx
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PILOT PROJECT HOPES TO BOOST MONARCH BUTTERFLY POPULATION ASHLEY KULP akulp@metroland.com Lanark County is taking the lead on a new pilot project that aims to restore Monarch butterfly habitats. The initiative, a partnership between the county, Canadian
Wildlife Federation (CWF), National Capital Commission (NCC) and Hydro One, was formally launched Nov. 21 at the Lanark County public works building in Perth. It is being made possible due to a $58,000 Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) seed grant, that will be
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FAMILY WAS GRATEFUL FOR WHAT THEY HAD DURING 1930S AUDREY HELPED MARY BETTER UNDERSTAND DURING CHRISTMAS, AUTHOR EXPLAINS MARY COOK Column
"Stop complaining" my sister Audrey said from her side of the bed, days after Christmas had passed. "Just be thankful you got what you did. Do you know there are children right here who probably didn't get a thing?" Instead of that making me grateful, it caused me to wonder, if in fact, there
even was a Santa Claus. Because I had written a letter, mailed it to the Ottawa Farm Journal, where it was supposed to be sent directly to the North Pole, and there wasn't one thing I asked for that I got! Instead, I got my usual book, a small Chinese Checkers game that I could practically hold in one hand, and a whole bunch of doll's clothes that matched the pyjamas Mother had made for me at the turn of winter, and I was pretty sure Santa hadn't come to our house and taken the material to the North Pole! So, I lamented long after we had gone to bed, and Audrey was getting pretty tired of listening to me complaining. She let out a big sigh. "Just think of all you have and be grateful." I
demanded she give me just one thing I could be grateful for, and did I open up a can of worms! Well! You'd think it was Thanksgiving all over again! She said she knew for a fact there were people who had no place to sleep, and here we were in a soft warm bed of chicken feathers, and we had a mother who every night warmed the mattress with hot bricks after we said our prayers. And how lucky we were that the room we slept in had the only stove pipe in the upstairs, while my three brothers practically froze to death in their back room. Audrey went on about all the things I should be grateful for, and then her voice started to trail off,
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and I knew she was falling asleep, and I was left staring into the dark, trying my best to be grateful for the few Christmas gifts I got. Sleep wasn't coming easily for me. I could hear Mother still working away in the kitchen downstairs. I knew she would be laying out the breakfast table and working away at house chores that seemed to keep her busy every waking hour. I could almost see her working from the cupboard to the table. I knew, like every morning of my life, there would be a breakfast waiting for me when I came down stairs the next morning. I knew too my wet mitts would be on the warming closet door of the Findlay Oval, drying out for me to
wear to school, and my galoshes turned down and propped against a log so they would be dry and warm for me in the morning. I could hear Father shuffling the wood in the wood box, trying to find just the right piece of wood to put in the stove, so that it would burn all night, keeping our old log house as warm as possible. I didn't have to wonder if we would all freeze in our beds. Father would see that would never happen. And in my mind's eye, as I heard the soft breathing of my sister, I could see the mounds of food that filled our old pine table when we sat down for our Christmas dinner. And I knew there would still be turkey for my school lunch sandwiches, and homemade cookies. I knew too, there would still be a few hard candies in the dish on top of the icebox, candies that had come with Mother's winter order from Eaton's catalogue, and a couple would find their way into my lunch pail. As usual, my sister Au-
drey was right. I did have a lot to be grateful for. I said a silent prayer that Santa would hear me saying I was sorry I had doubted he existed. I had no idea what he had to do with our ample table and warm bed, but as I got more and more drowsy, I knew for a fact that Santa had come to our house. I loved Chinese Checkers, and the book I got had pictures in colour inside, and my dolls were already wearing the clothes. Weren't the cookies and milk I had left on the kitchen table on Christmas Eve gone the next morning? Interested in an electronic version of Mary's books? Go to https:// www.smashwords.com and type MaryRCook for ebook purchase details, or if you would like a hard copy, please contact Mary at wick2@sympatico.ca. Mary is a longtime writer with several books in print and in electronic copies. 'Mary Cook's Memories' appears as a regular column.
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it's important to come up with creative solutions such as this initiative, to allow for repopulation, and partner with new organizations. "So that phenomenon of the Monarch butterfly migration is at risk of disappearing," she stated. " ... On our watch we can't let that disappear ..." "There were about a billion but now they're at 100 million, which seems like a lot, but not in relative terms," Callaghan added. Monarchs have an impressive 4,000 to 5,000 km migration in the spring and fall. They spend the summers in Canada and the United States, but winter in California and Mexico, where they mate, lay eggs and then die. The next generation repeats the cycle. The pilot project is designed to test different ways to restore the butterfly population. Lanark County's involvement in the project comes from providing land for two test sites on Christie Lake Road and Fallbrook Road. Others will be created in Ottawa on land owned by Hydro One and the NCC. Work began this fall and will continue in the spring to prepare and seed the sites with native wildflowers and milkweed, one of the butterfly's favourite plants, which not only
provides food but nectar. The threats to the Monarch butterfly include habitat loss and pesticide use. "We need to rethink how we do things," Callaghan said. According to project coordinator and CWF botanist, Holly Bickerton, both county sites are 50 metres long and have been sprayed for wild parsnip. "We will replace non-native grasses with a much broader set of species ... to see what gives us the most diversity for the least effort," she said, adding that volunteers with field naturalists' clubs have already collected 36 species of wildflowers, several grasses and milkweed seeds to be planted. "All the sites are ready to go in the spring time and we're really looking forward to this project." Lanark County's 2018 Warden John Fenik (Perth Mayor), was especially excited about the county's involvement in Monarch butterfly recovery. He told a story about taking his three-year-old grandson to a butterfly exhibit at an Ottawa museum. An employee at the museum provided the boy with a bright yellow jersey to wear to attract butterflies while viewing the display. "The butterflies thought my grandson was a giant flower and they all migrated toward him," he re-
marked. " ... I want to give my grandson the ability to see the world as it should be." "This (project) is important because it's reflective of what our (Lanark County) staff is all about here establishing sustainable environmental areas. It shows how proud we are of our staff and the great work they do. I'm looking forward to the project and how we can make these magnificent insects flourish once again." Louise Heslop, OTF's chair of the grant review team for the Quinte-Kingston-Rideau area, said this is exactly the types of projects the foundation, which receives its funds from the provincial government's Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Sport, likes to support. The grant allowed CWF to hire Bickerton to oversee the initiative. "Grants are given in five different areas ... this one fits to inform, encourage and develop awareness and knowledge about the importance of the natural environment and getting people out to enjoy that natural environment," she explained. " ... I'm hoping you are very successful and in the future I hope we might see a longer term project." It's the hope of CWF that other neighbouring municipalities get inspired to start similar projects of their own. "I think there's going to be enough impetus here and energy in the population of Canada that it's (butterfly restoration) going to happen," Callaghan said.
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GUTHRIE UNITED CHURCH ROAST BEEF DINNER JAN. 27 Guthrie United Church will be having their annual Roast Beef Dinner on Sunday, Jan. 27 at the Clayton Community Centre. This popular event will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., snow or shine. Succulent, generous por-
tions of roast beef will be served with all the "fixings" (hot gravy, carrots, and mashed potatoes), followed by a delicious slice of homemade pie. As usual, the dinner will be accompanied by live music that should keep your toes a-tapping, helping to burn
off those calories! There will lots of outdoor parking and indoor seating, so feel free to stay a while and socialize. This is an annual fundraiser held by the members of Guthrie United Church, with all proceeds from the event being used
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TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE FOR GET YOUR SPARKLE ON DIAMOND DINNER GALA EVENT PRESENTED BY CARLETON PLACE & DISTRICT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AUXILIARY TARA GESNER tgesner@metroland.com
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"With the purchase of a ticket, the holder is entered into a draw, with an opportunity to win one of three prizes: diamond ring, diamond pendant or diamond earrings," Todd noted. LeBlanc brought the gala idea to the auxiliary in September 2018, with everyone immediately on board.
Tara Gesner/Metroland The Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital (CPDMH) Auxiliary is proud to present its Get Your Sparkle On Diamond Dinner Gala on Saturday, Feb. 23. Tickets are now available for the semi-formal fundraising event. All proceeds support the local hospital. Above: CPDMH Auxiliary president Marg LeBlanc and event chair and CPDMH Auxiliary treasurer Gloria Todd. "We just took off running, and within one month we had the facility, band and caterer," Todd said. "Everyone is so excited, doing his or her part." "The Barking Spiders are a great dance band, and Dennis Burn of Leatherworks Catering has been so great to us," she added. The evening's schedule is as follows: cocktails, 6 to 7 p.m.; dinner, 7 p.m.; and dancing, following the meal. "We will be selling 300 chocolate truffles during dessert, raising more funds," LeBlanc revealed. "There are four prizes to be won - three tennis bracelets and a diamond pendant." "Everyone will open the truffles at the same time," she stated. The evening's silent auction table will be stacked with more than 12 fabulous items, all donated by area businesses, individuals or organizations. People are very supportive of the hospital, and "there has not been anyone who has turned us down," Todd noted. "All items are high end ... we are very pleased." Both LeBlanc and Todd encourage people to come out on Feb. 23 and enjoy an evening of great fun - all for a good cause.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES *Diabetes and PreDiabetes Education Sessions led by Rideau Valley Diabetes Services Registered Nurses and Registered Dietitians 613-284-2558. *Footcare Clinics Community Home Support 613-253-0733. *Hot nutritious meal or fellowship at Hungry Lunch Cafe Zion-Memorial United Church Hall. 37 Franklin St. Carleton Place. *Exercise lead by a Registered Kinesiologist at Country Roads Community Health Centre. Sponsored by Rideau Community Health Services/Telemedicine 613-284-2558. *Foot Care, Transportation, Meals on Wheels, Tuesday Luncheons Pakenham Community Home Support 613-624-5647. *Diabetes Education Programme, at Kemptville Hospital Diabetes Clinic 613-258-6133 ext 400 www.kdh.on.ca *Gambling Problem, Gamblers Anonymous, 88 Cornelia St. Smiths Falls 613-567-3271. *Emotions Anonymous (marriage, children, grief, etc) Salvation Army Church (side door) Smiths Falls 613-283-0960. *Archives Lanark, 1920 Con.7, Drummond (former Drummond Township Office near Drummond Center) Perth 613-267-3178 or 613-256-3130. *Ancestor Researching, contact Lisa Trodden to make an appointment 613-283-0711 or ltrodden@cogeco.ca *Job Search Resource Centre, job postings, computer and internet access, resume writing assistance, job search seminars and employment counselling. Guthrie House, 10 Perth St., Elgin 613-359-1140. *Community Home Support Bereavement Support Group, Smiths Falls District Community Health Centre enter at front entrance 2 Gould St. Info: 613-267-6400. *Butterfly Fan Club, Perth & District Breast Cancer Support Group, Perth Family Health Centre, 33 Lewis St Perth. Info: Carleen 613-812-4474. *Stroke survivor and caregiver support group, Perth Legion, 26 Beckwith St E. Info: 613-549-6666 x6867. *Support Group for people with Parkinson’s & their care partners, Community Home Support Lanark County, 40 Sunset Blvd, Ste D. Perth. 613-722-9238, 1-800-565-3000 Margaux.Wolfe@parkinson.ca *The Compassionate Friends, support group for bereaved parents. Tay Valley Community Hall, 4174 Narrows Locks Rd. Perth. 2nd Monday of every month, 7-9pm. Cindy Whyte 613-267-6335 or via our facebook page. INFO: cheryl.code@metroland.com
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It is time to shimmer and shine! The Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital (CPDMH) Auxiliary is proud to present its Get Your Sparkle On Diamond Dinner Gala on Saturday, Feb. 23. The fundraising event takes place in the upstairs hall of the Neelin Street Community Centre (arena), with monies raised supporting patient care at CPDMH. "All the money the auxiliary raises goes toward equipment," Marg LeBlanc told the Canadian Gazette. LeBlanc is CPDMH Auxiliary president. "Every year we commit to a set amount of money or some specific items," she explained. "This year, we committed $65,000 toward IV smart pumps." The auxiliary celebrated its 65th anniversary in 2018. "The auxiliary has a mandate ... funds can only be used for patient care," Gloria Todd noted. Todd chairs the committee responsible for the Get Your Sparkle On Diamond Dinner Gala. As well, she is the auxiliary's treasurer. For 32 years, Todd worked in the hospital's finance office. IV pumps are used to deliver fluids, medications and nutrition to patients, and IV smart pumps offer innovative technology - using a pre-programmed standard drug library with minimum and maximum dosing limits.
"The hospital depends on the auxiliary to raise funds for equipment, and the auxiliary members put in an exemplary number of volunteer hours over each year to raise these funds," Todd stressed. Get Your Sparkle On Diamond Dinner Gala tickets are $100 per person. They are available in the auxiliary or finance offices at CPDMH, or through Graham's Shoes on Bridge Street. As well, people can call 613-257-2200 (ext. 323) to reserve tickets. "You can save $100 by purchasing a table of eight," Todd noted. Only 225 tickets were printed, and they are expected to go fast. Highlights of the Get Your Sparkle On Diamond Dinner Gala include a fourcourse sit-down meal by Leatherworks Catering, with an entree choice of prime rib, stuffed chicken or vegetarian, a silent auction, and live music by The Barking Spiders. Dress is semi formal.
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Ronald passed away peacefully at the Smiths Falls Hospital on Thursday, December 20th, 2018 at the age of 76. Dearly loved father of Rose Birch (Dan), Alan Buker (Vicky) and predeceased by his daughter Angela Buker. Ronald was the beloved brother of Doug Buker, Joanne Ackerman (Tony) and Marie Shelland (Russell). Cherished grandfather of seven grandchildren and great grandfather of eleven. Arrangements are in the care of Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls. A private family service will be held at a later date. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.
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Jim passed peacefully at the Broadview Nursing Lodge, Smiths Falls on Monday December 24, 2018 at the age of 88 years. Beloved husband of Helena Davidson (nee Miller). Loving father of Karen Chinkiwsky (Robin) and Kevin Davidson (Angela). Cherished grandpa of Christopher, James (Darian) and Andrew Chinkiwsky; Andrew (Val) and Amanda Davidson. A special thank you to the staff of the Broadview Nursing Lodge and Smiths Falls District Hospital for their care and compassion. A private family service will be held at later date. Donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Canada or Colon Cancer Canada. Arrangements in care of the Kemptville Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry. Condolences/Tributes/Donations Hulse, Playfair & McGarry www.hpmcgarry.ca 613-258-2435
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Peacefully at home, with her family by her side, on Sunday December 23, 2018, at the age of 82. Predeceased by her loving husband Allan. Loving mother of Randy (Helen), David (Kim), Barbara (Earle) and Dale (Jane). Proud grandmother of Lisa (Ryan), Rebecca (Kurtis), Tracy (Luke), Sarah (Andrew), Ashley (Don), Shanelle (Cody), Damon (Brittany), Evan and Tiernan. Great-grandmother of Devin, Karenna, Karleigh, Kaimbrie, Witten and Layla. Survived by her brother Don Lay (Jean) and her sister Florence (Bob-deceased). Predeceased by her sister Helen and her brother Ken (Bernie). Friends visited the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Ave., Carleton Place, on Thursday December 27, 2018, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service was Friday at St. James Anglican Church, Franktown at 11:00 a.m. Interment followed at Franktown Public Cemetery. For those who wish, a donation to St. James Anglican Church, Franktown, The Canadian Cancer Society or the Beckwith Fire Department Association, would be appreciated by the family.
Major (Ret’d) CD Eric Herbert Devlin, in his 99th year, passed away peacefully on Christmas morning 2018 at the Perth hospital after several months of illness. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 30 Ω years, Marilyn WalkerGiles. Loving father of Eric Jr. (Sandra), Terry (Tammy), Brian (Joanne) Giles, Gregory (Veronica) Giles and Susan (Jeff Thompson). Opa to Kyle, Alison and Tomas Devlin, Logan, Mitchell and Konstance Giles and brother of Helen Cameron. Predeceased by his parents Joseph and Mabel (Whyte) Devlin, first wife Ingrid, and siblings Ken, William, Joe and Eva Devlin. Eric served with the Canadian Armed Forces, Royal Canadian Regiment during WWII, as well as the Korean War. He was stationed in Japan, Germany and Vietnam, to name a few. He was a 5 times past president of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 244 Perth. Eric served for 20 years on Perth municipal council. He retired as the oldest sitting municipal councilor in Canada; for 20 years he served on the Police Services Board after it was formed in 1991. Eric was CO of 585 Rideau Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets, Smiths Falls and later became director of the Air Cadet League. He was a member of St. Paul’s United Church in which he served on the board of stewards and treasurer for over 15 years. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. West, Perth on Saturday December 29th, 2018 from Noon until 4:00 P.M. Funeral service was held in St. Paul’s United Church on Sunday at 2:00 P.M. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 244 held a service of remembrance immediately following the funeral service. In memory of Eric, contributions to Royal Canadian Legion Branch 244 Poppy Fund, the 585 Rideau Squadron or St. Paul’s United Church would be appreciated.
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In hospital Kingston on Monday December 24th, 2018 Stephen W. Cross age 76, beloved husband and best friend of Judie (Despard). Loved and respected father of Geoffrey (Laura Barron), Jennifer (Shannon Boschy), Heather (Jonathan Patterson) and Samantha (Michael Grieve). Also survived by grandchildren Jacksen Cross Carpenter, Lily Cross Carpenter, Claire Patterson, Liam Patterson, Isabella Grieve and Madelaine Grieve. Brother of David Cross and Sally Scott. Friends were received at the Blair and Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. West, Perth from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 on Friday December 28th, 2018. A service to celebrate and give thanks for Steve’s life was held in St. James Anglican Church, Perth on Saturday December 29th, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. In memoriam donations to St. James Church or the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.
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Peacefully at the Great War Memorial Hospital on Monday, December 24th, 2018 at the age of 63 years. Beloved husband of Darlene (nee Fleming). Loving father of Sara (Richard Patterson), and Adam Muldoon (Alana). Cherished grandfather of Kastin Patterson. Dear brother of Joan Bryan (Robert), Janice Carty (the late Harold), Patricia Delisle (Fern) and Carmel Connor (the late Morley). Predeceased by his parents Edward and Mary (nee Kane) Muldoon and by his sister Julia Jansen. Jim will be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W. Perth, on Friday, December 28th, 2018 from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. John’s Church, Perth on Saturday, December 29th, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. In remembrance, contributions to St. John’s Church, Perth would be appreciated.
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Peacefully on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Temiskaming Hospital, Eric William Echlin of Haileybury passed away at the age of 56. Loving partner of Carol Ann Toner. Loving father of Beckie Echlin (Trevis Willard), Jamie Echlin and Danny Echlin (Deanna Durant). Survived by his grandchildren Jordan, Brody, Tegan and Hazel. Dear brother of George Raymond and Steven Raymond. Sadly missed by his step father Paul Raymond and his cousin Kathy Larmon. Predeceased by his mother Thelma Raymond, brother Jimmy Echlin and his dog Harley. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to Buffam Leveille FuneraL Home 705-672-3122. As expressions of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to Community Cancer Care. Online condolences accepted at www.buffamleveille.com.
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Of Smiths Falls, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side at Hilltop Manor in Merrickville. He was in his 82nd year. Wayne, Cherished husband of Ella. Son of the late Ross and Vera. Loving Father and friend of Michael, Gary (Anne), and John (Jane). Proud and loving Papa (with a credit card) of Caleb, Emma, Liam, Aidan, Rose-Aline, and special papa to Amanda and Josh. Predeceased by his brothers Glen (Renée), Stan (Lynn), and Doug (Clare). Wayne will also be lovingly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Family and Friends may call at the Lannin Funeral Home, 32 Main Street East, Smiths Falls, on Saturday, January 12th, 2019 from 11AM - 1 PM. A Memorial Celebration of Life Service will be held in the Chapel at 1PM following the visitation. A reception will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 95, in Smiths Falls following the service. Memorial donations in memory of Wayne can be made to the Activity Fund at Hilltop Manor. Online messages of condolence can be made at www.lannin.ca. Wayne’s family wishes to extend a very special thank you to the caring staff at Hilltop Manor.
MIDDLEMISS, Beverley (nee Villeneuve)
Peacefully, Saturday, December 22, 2018. Beloved wife of Eric. Loving mother of Greg (Heather) and Debbie (Ken Graff). Cherished grandmother of Jason (Christine), Kelly (Greg), Holly (Stephane) and Mallory and great-grandmother of Owen, Chelsea, Alexandra, Kahlan, Weston, Ryan and Audrey. Dear sister of Cheryl, Rosemary and Linda. Predeceased by her brother Bobby and sister Elizabeth. Will be fondly remembered by extended family and friends. A Graveside Service will be held at Capital Funeral Home & Cemetery, 3700 Prince of Wales Drive, 613-692-1211 on Friday, January 4, 2019 at 1 p.m. Reception will follow at St. Andrew’s United Church, Bishop’s Mills from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. In memoriam donations to the Kemptville District Hospital are appreciated. Condolences and Sharing Memories at www.capitalmemorial.ca
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Passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on December 21, 2018. Connie (nee Stanley) Of Almonte, Ontario, in her 82nd year. Beloved wife to the late Robert “Bob” Hudson. Mother and very best friend to her children Steve (Kim), Melanie (Stephen), Gina (Tim) and Roxanne (Tim). Fun-loving “Granny” of Bobby, Connor, Brendan Hudson and Rebecca, Sam Elliott and Clay, Danny, Elise Timmins and Jack, Clyde Sweeney, also greatgrandchildren Tuesday Elliott and Kinsley Timmins. Predeceased by her adoring parents Cecil Stanley and Marjorie (nee Houston). Dearest friend to Mike McAuliffe. Donations in memory of Connie may be made to the Almonte Legion-Branch 240. Private family visitation will be held. A Celebration of Connie’s Life was held at the Almonte Legion on Friday, December 28, 2018 at 5pm. Memories were shared at 6pm. Funeral Arrangements Entrusted Into the Care of C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc. (127 Church St., Almonte, ON. 613-256-3313) Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com
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FOLEY Doreen Elizabeth Foley (Blake)
September 21, 1936 December 25, 2018 Doreen (Granny Doe/ Gran/Doey) passed away on Christmas Day, 2018, at the age of 82 years. She was predeceased by her husband, Jack, and cherished by her children: Kimberley (Richard), Shaun (Lori), Daniel (Susan), Patrick (Deborah), and Susan, her siblings; William, Gary (deceased), Pearl (deceased), Ann, Glen, and Philip, her grandchildren; Kathryn, Sarah, Bradley, Pamela, Liam (deceased), Beverly, John, Ryan, Megan, Dana, Kye, and Joseph, and her great-grandchildren; Charles, Ryder, Grace, and Nash. She was also a beloved aunt to many nieces and nephews, an honorary mom to Christine and Brian, an honorary grandma to Miriam, Allison, and Sandy, and honorary great-grandma to Zoe. Her childhood friendships with Ethel and Gail withstood the test of time and she will be fondly remembered by her friends in the Perth community.Doreen was known to many for her devotion to God and her love of Fox News, the colour yellow, music, The Young and the Restless, family and friends, bath products, nutritional foods, fine beer, strong coffee, long chats on the phone with her daughters, and laughing with her girlfriends. She touched the lives of many with her kind and loving heart. Doreen will be greatly missed by all those blessed to have known her. A full mass was held at St. John Catholic Church, 38 Wilson St, E Perth, on January 2nd at 11:00 AM. A reception followed at O’Dacre Family Funeral Home, 15 Victoria St, Perth. Arrangements are being made for a burial in spring, 2019.
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HART, Ellwood (Louie) departed this life January 2nd 2015. Memories of a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. God called your name so softly Louie That only you could hear, No one heard the footsteps of the Angels drawing near, And the Gates of Heaven opened wide The Angels lined up side-by-side, A special gift was on the way The day God called you home to stay. Loved forever and always Wife Marg and Families
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LAMING In loving memory of our dear brother Orville Laming who left us January 3, 2018. No one knows how much we miss you, No one knows the bitter pain We have suffered since we lost you; Life has never been the same. In our hearts your memory lingers, Sweetly tender, fond and true. There is not a day, dear brother, That we do not think of you. Gone but not forgotten Giles and Fran Neita
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YADE, Violet “Vi” (nee Burnette)
With heavy hearts we announce that Vi passed away at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital with loved ones by her side in the early morning hours of Christmas Day, 2018. Violet Elizabeth “Vi” Yade of Arnprior; formerly of Corbeil, Ontario at the age of 85. Beloved wife of the late Charlie Yade. Dearly loved mother of Stephen of London; Michael of Guelph; Christopher of Arnprior and Cathy Yade of North Bay. Proud grandmother of Taylor Yade (Heather) and great-grandmother of Caleb and Evelyn. Vi is survived by her very special sister and best friend, Hazel Stevens (Everett) as well as her other siblings, Gary Burnette (late Gail), Maurice Burnette (Cindy) and Joyce Schubrink (late Ivan). Predeceased by 3 brothers: Doug, Brian (Cathy) and John (Rachel) as well as 3 sisters: Theresa Ayotte (late Robert), Jean Powell and Darlene Farrell (Stephen). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends were invited to pay their respects during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Friday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Saturday morning from 10 to 10:45 a.m. A Tribute to Vi followed in the Pilon Family Chapel at 11 o’clock. Interment Malloch Road Cemetery, Arnprior. In memory of Vi, please consider a donation to the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation. Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca
When you feel a gentle breeze Caress you when you sigh It’s a hug sent from Heaven From a loved one way up high
If you awaken in the morning To a bluebird’s chirping song It’s music sent from Heaven To cheer you all day long
If a soft and tender raindrop Lands upon yr nose They’ve added a small kiss As fraie as a rose
If tiny little snowflakes Land upon your face It’s a hug sent from Heaven Trimmed with Angel lace
If a song you hear fills you With a feeling of sweet love It’s a hug sent from Heaven From someone special up above
So keep the joy in your heart If you’re lonely my dear friend Hugs that are sent from Heaven A broken heart will mend
IN MEMORIAM
IN MEMORIAM
MCCANN, Barbara “Barb” - In loving memory of my dear friend who passed away January 3, 2008. Remembrance is a golden chain Death tries to break but all in vain To have, to love and then to part Is the greatest sorrow of ones heart. The years may wipe out many things, But this they wipe out never The memory of those happy days, When we were all together. Miss you Love (Fifi) Elaine
In Loving Memory
of a dear husband, father grandfather and great grandfather David Arthur Burns November 23, 1949 - January 8, 2012 Somewhere beyond the Heaven, we know that that’s where you are. We see you when the sun sets, you are that shining star. When stormy days surround us, you’re the rainbow that appears. And the gently fallen rain, represents your families tears.
There are no tomorrows, you are part of our yesterdays. But those memories we made, will stay with us always. Sadly missed Love always Linda Mark, Karen and Family Penny, Bill and Family Billy , Melissa and Family DEATH NOTICE
DEATH NOTICE
WOZNY Rejeanne
Passed away on December 26, 2018 in her 71st year. Beloved wife of Wayne and loving mother of Dan (Cynthia), Shaun, and Steven (Lisa). Dear grandmother of Angelina, Brandon, Elizabeth, Makayla and Sophia. Predeceased by her parents Jean-Marie and Emilia Trudeau and her brother Rejean Trudeau. Survived by her sister Lorraine Trudeau-DuFour and brothers Denis, Michel, Jacques, André and Eric Trudeau. She will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Private Funeral Services are entrusted to Beechwood, Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services. www.beechwoodottawa.ca 613-741-9530
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS No job too small! Free estimates • Home Renovations • Plumbing Repairs • Painting/cleanup • Concrete work Doug Morley 257-7177
FOR SALE Cash paid for private collections, estates, business Liquidations & more. Call or text Dan 613-285-4224 Cedar pickets, rails, post & mill logs for sale. Call or text 613-913-7958. Dan Peters Sales Centre. We buy & sell quality used appliances. 3768 Hwy 43 West, Smiths Falls. Call or text Dan 613-285-4224.
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GARAGE SALE
Busy Handyman Service looking for Snow-plow Operators and shovelers. Part-time or could lead to full-time. 613-267-5460.
A Load to the dump Cheap! Clean up renovations, clutter, garage sale junk or dead trees brush. 613-899-7269.
The Queen’s Crafters and Antique Market, 142 Bridge Street, Carleton Place, 10am-5pm everyday. Vendor’s welcome. 613-253-5333.
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Certified Mason. 15 years experience. Chimney repair, restoration, parging, repointing. Brick, block and stone. Small/big job specialist. Free estimates. 613-250-0290.
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1 Room for rent, 42 Church St West, Smiths Falls, full-time working quiet person, all inclusive, $120/wk. 613-812-2400.
Large 2 bedroom plus den/bedroom basement apartment. Fridge, stove, washer, dryer, heat, central air included. Ample parking, large deck, walking distance to all amenities in Kemptville. Available January 15, 2019. $1200/mth plus hydro. 613-258-7803.
Colonel By Luxury adult apartments. Close to County Fair Mall in Smiths Falls. Air conditioning, exercise room, party room, library and elevator. 613-283-9650. 2 bedroom apartment, Perth, $1050/mnth plus utilities, recent renovations Available Feb 1. References required. No dogs. 613-267-8714.
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Looking For Waterfront Lot: 1+ acre lot on Mississippi Lake in Carleton Place or Beckwith to build home. Please contact Stephanie 613-915-3949 or stephanie@stonefieldswed dings.com.
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Alcoholics Anonymous 613-284-2696. Are you concerned about someone’s drinking? There is help available for you in AL-ANON/Alateen. Call 613-284-6100, 256-7291, 272-3105, 203-3713, 826-2566, 283-3920. Overeaters Anonymous 613-264-5158
HELP WANTED
FIREWOOD Adding warmth to your life for over 25 years. Cut, split or log lengths. Delivered or picked up. Phone Greg Knops cell: 613-340-1045 613-658-3358 after 7pm Lumber Pine, Hemlock, or Hardwood for barn, building, or repairs /horse shelters & garden sheds. 613-267-5772
HUNTING Hunter Safety/Canadian Fire-arms Courses and exams held once a month at Carp. Call Wenda Cochran 613-256-2409.
WANTED Wanted - furnace oil, will remove tank if possible. Call 613-479-2870. Wanted for scrap: cars, trucks, vans and appliances. Phone 613-551-6698.
TOM’S CUSTOM
AIRLESS PAINTING Specializing in roof barn & aluminum/ vinyl siding painting *30 years experience. *Screw nailing and roof repairs. Insured and Bonded Free Estimates
(613)283-8475
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Lanark County seeks applications for a Temporary Full-Time Social Housing Clerk in our Social Services Department as soon as possible to approximately July 3, 2020. TEMPORARY FULL-TIME (18 Month Contract) HOUSING SERVICES CLERK (POSTING #SS2018-018)
MANDATE: The successful incumbent provides administrative support to staff within the Housing Services Department to facilitate the operation of the division. Explore this rewarding opportunity and learn more about the requirements for this position, including application deadline, by visiting job opportunities on our website at: www.lanarkcounty.ca
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For over 60 years Magellan Aerospace, Haley has been producing magnesium and aluminum castings for the aerospace industry. Located in the heart of the Ottawa Valley west of Renfrew we have an immediate opening for a:
Electrical Supervisor Reporting to the Facility Manager, the successful candidate will be part of a diverse maintenance team in a progressive foundry.
For over 60 years Magellan Aerospace, Haley has been producing magnesium and aluminum castings for the aerospace industry.
Qualifications: • Licensed Electrician with minimum 5 years industrial maintenance experience. • Must have a current 309A or 442 License • Preference will be given to applicants with PLC’S/Automation, Motor Control/Control Circuits, Distribution and troubleshooting experience.
Located in the heart of the Ottawa Valley west of Renfrew we have an immediate opening for a:
CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN Qualifications: • Must have a current 309A or 442 License. • Preference will be given those with PLC’S/Automation, Motor Control/Control Circuits, Distribution and troubleshooting experience.
We thank all applicants, but only those invited to an interview will be contacted. No telephone inquiries please
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including: Major Medical, Dental and Short Term Disability.
No telephone inquiries please
Magellan Aerospace, Haley 634 Magnesium Road Haley, Ontario Canada K0J 1Y0 http://magellan.aero/careers/
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMUNITY GERIATRIC COORDINATOR (Permanent, Full Time) Reporting to the VP of Patient Care Services and the Program Manager of the Regional Geriatric Program of Eastern Ontario, the Community Geriatric Coordinator is responsible for building capacity, and improving transitions and access to services with a focus on persons and caregivers living with dementia. This involves collaborating with partners at the operational and patient level to bring forward system issues for discussion and action. Required qualifications include: certification with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (MSW preferred); current expert knowledge in geriatrics and the principles of evidence based practice; a minimum of 5 years’ current experience in geriatrics, preferably in a community setting; excellent skills in performing geriatric assessments and interventions; and a strong knowledge of specialized geriatric services and community support services/agencies in Renfrew County. A Vulnerable Sector Check is a condition of employment at RVH. Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resumes by January 14, 2019, to hr@renfrewhosp.com or Julia Boudreau, V.P. Corporate Services, RVH, 499 Raglan Street North, Renfrew, Ontario, K7V 1P6. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. RVH is an equal opportunity employer, committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Applicants requiring accommodation should contact Human Resources at (613) 432-4851.
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CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION INITIATIVES
Qualified applicants should submit their resume in confidence to:
We thank all applicants, but only those invited to an interview will be contacted.
260 Lombard Street Hwy 15, Smiths Falls Open 9 to 5 7 days a week
Visit www.renfrewhosp.com/careers for more information.
Responsibilities: • Supervise and provide technical support to the Electrical Department • Manage electrical aspects of Plant projects • Troubleshoot PLC systems and assist with minor programing changes • Order electrical equipment and components
Experience the excitement of the aerospace industry in a rural setting!
Please forward resume to: Magellan Aerospace, Haley Human Resources 634 Magnesium Road Haley, Ontario Canada K0J 1Y0 Fax: (613-432-0743) Email: jobs.haley@magellan.aero
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Lanark County is currently accepting proposals for funding from agencies who provide Housing and Homelessness assistance to low-income individuals. Deadline to submit is February 11, 2019. Proposals must meet one of the CHPI Outcomes 1. People experiencing homelessness obtain and retain housing; and 2. People at risk of homelessness remain housed. Information and applications can be found online at: http://www.county.lanark.on.ca/AssetFactory.aspx?
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Wanted to buy, horses, colts and ponies, all types. Contact Bob Perkins at 613-342-6030.
The Lanark Highlands Police Services Board is seeking a citizen(s) to serve as a community appointee(s) on the Board. Police Service Boards are mandated by the Police Services Act. Boards provide civilian oversight of police services in their communities and hold scheduled meetings which are open to the general public. The Lanark Highlands PSB meetings are scheduled quarterly at the call of the chair and held in the Council Chambers. For more information, visit the Township’s website at www.lanarkhighlands.ca or contact Cynthia Moyle, Acting Clerk at 613-259-2398, ext. 222. Interested residents of the Township of Lanark Highlands are encouraged to submit a letter of interest no later than January 25th, 2019 at 4 pm by emailing clerkadm@lanarkhighlands.ca.
Experience the excitement of the aerospace industry in a rural setting!
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VEHICLES Wanted: Classic & Vintage cars & trucks. Please call Mark 613-360-2699.
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The Canadian Gazette in conjunction with the Municipality of Mississippi Mills will be producing the Mississippi Mills & District Visitor Guide for 2019.
HERE’S HOW IT WORKS: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!
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CLUES ACROSS 1. Class 6. Husband or wife 12. All the same 16. Exclamation of surprise 17. Lived in 18. Hawaiian entertainer 19. Of I 20. Belonging to me 21. One thousandth of an inch 22. Midway between south and east 23. Article 24. Pitchers have them 26. Steps 28. Mars crater 30. __ route: on the way 31. Diego, Francisco, Anselmo 32. A baglike structure in a plant or animal 34. These three follow A 35. Frail 37. Platforms 39. Level 40. Computers
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, even though you are not prone to worrying, this week some things have you feeling a bit on edge. Concentrate on what you have going right instead of what can go wrong.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Retreating to the privacy and coziness of home may be tempting, Leo. However, you may have to step up and play leader or host or hostess in the days ahead.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 You may have more on your mind than you are willing to admit, Sagittarius. But showing vulnerability may make you seem more approachable to others.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, couch your ego for a little while and let a loved one get his or her way. Concede control in this and you’ll find it benefits you in many different ways.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, even though you may not be a full-fledged clairvoyant, you certainly can tap into people’s thoughts to give them a start. You may need to buffer some insights.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, be a true friend to someone who can use a little extra love and support. Whether you lend a helping hand or just sit and listen, your efforts will be appreciated.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 This is a time for working smart and hard, Gemini. Your hard work will come to fruition and get you where you need to be quickly. Ask for help if the going gets too tough.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 You have a renewed determination to improve your finances right now, Libra. Use any extra money you receive to invest in a portfolio that can keep you earning.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, expect to reconnect with a long-lost activity or hobby you used to love. Find things that give you pleasure and enjoy some time focusing on fun.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Trust the process of working through your feelings this week, Scorpio. Many things have been going on and you need to absorb and file things away in your mind.
41. Where spiders live 43. An enemy to Batman 44. Mineral 45. Body part 47. Give 48. Atomic #21 (abbr.) 50. European tax 52. Bleated 54. Capital of Norway 56. Pa’s partner 57. Stephen King’s clown tale 59. Atomic #50 60. Military policeman 61. One quintillion bytes 62. Where impulses manifest 63. Offers as a candidate 66. Spielberg film 67. Great job! 70. Live in 71. Cares for
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you need to push past fear and pursue your desires. Only then can you get ahead at work or in other areas of your life. Stop making excuses and be courageous. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, if you are in a relationship, use this week to untangle some knots. These can be differences of opinion or financial concerns.
39. Bullfighter 41. Of the universe 1. Form a whole 42. Founder of Babism 2. Indicates position 43. Not good 3. Moves in water 46. Large, flightless bird 4. Diminutive 47. Punitive 5. Old English letter 49. Makes less messy 6. “Save the Last Dance” actress 51. Belts out a tune 7. Dab 53. Aboriginal people of Japan 8. Digits 54. An eye protein 9. Female cattle’s mammary 55. Broad sashes gland 58. Actress Spelling 10. Yes 60. Distribute 11. Improves 64. Unpleased 12. We all have one 65. Body art 13. Book of Esther antagonist 68. Midway between north and 14. Invests in little enterprises east 15. Organs that produce gametes 69. Overdose 25. Mediterranean city 26. Peter’s last name 27. Unhappy 29. Swollen area within tissue 31. “No __!” 33. Soap 36. Chop or cut 38. “Atonement” author McEwan
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CARLETON PLACE/ALMONTE THURSDAY, JANUARY 3
50+ Fitness Classes WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m WHERE: Carleton Place Canoe Club, 179 John Street, Carleton Place CONTACT: 613-256-8339 COST: $8 50+ fitness classes take place every Tuesday and Thursday. First class free to try.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 6
Breakfast in Carleton Place WHEN: 9:00 a.m WHERE: St. Mary's Catholic Church, Carleton Place, 28 Hawthorne, Carleton Place CONTACT: 613-257-1284 COST: Breakfast, first and third Sunday of the month. After 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. masses at St. Sponsor: Knight of Columbus.
MONDAY, JANUARY 7
Aerobic Classes WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m WHERE: Stewart Community Centre, 112 MacFarlane St., Mississippi Mills CONTACT: 613-256-8339 COST: $8
Aerobic classes take place every Monday and Wednesday.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 8
Afternoon Cribbage or Bridge at the Legion WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Carleton Place Legion Royal Canadian Legion Br 192, 177 George St., Carleton Place CONTACT: (613) 257 1727, http://downtowncarletonplace.com/community-calendar/ #monthlyview COST: $5 Come play Cribbage or Bridge every Tuesday afternoon at the Legion. Coffee and snacks provided, includes a door prize as well. Cribbage WHEN: 2:00 p.m WHERE: Country Street Centre, 375 Country Street, Almonte CONTACT: Margaret Janssen, 613-256-1733 COST: Enjoy cribbage every Tuesday afternoon. Beginners welcome.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 10
Master Mind Toastmasters WHEN: 7:00 p.m WHERE: River-
PERTH FRIDAY, JANUARY 4
Social Bridge WHEN: 12:30 p.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: McMartin House, 125 Gore St East, Perth, ON, Perth CONTACT: Joy Price, 613-2673952 COST: Every Friday, enjoy bridge in Perth for the social fun of it.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 5
Snowmobile Club Breakfast WHEN: 8:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m WHERE: Snow Road Snowmobile Club, 1106 Gemmills Road, Lanark Highlands CONTACT: Lyle Conroy, 613-2672283 COST: Pancakes are included for charity breakfasts March 16 (Alzheimer's Society); March 30 (Wheels of Hope), and on April 13 (Melanoma).
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9
Pot Luck Westport Legion WHEN: 6:00 p.m WHERE: Royal Canadian Legion, Westport, 10099 10, Westport, ON, Westport CONTACT: 613-273-3615 COST: Come for the Pot Luck and the Fun all members and their guests welcome to come the last Wednesday of the month. Bring your favourite dish!
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Bridge WHEN: 6:15 p.m WHERE: St. John's United Church, 400 Prescott Street, Kemptville CONTACT: 613-806-4495 COST: $5 Organized every Thursday by the North Grenville Duplicate Bridge Club. All levels of bridge players welcome.
Lanark County Cattleman's Association AGM WHEN: 9:30 a.m WHERE: Brunton Community Hall, 1702 9th Line, Blacks Corners, Carleton Place CONTACT: mschmidt@semex.com COST: The Lanark County Cattleman's Association's Annual General Meeting speakers will include BFO representatives and information from Algonquin College Perth Campus' new Business Agriculture Program. Lunch will be served.
MONDAY, JANUARY 7
Newcomer Bridge WHEN: 12:15 p.m WHERE: St. John's United Church, 400 Prescott Street, Kemptville CONTACT: 613-795-7155 COST: $5
Visit insideottawavalley.com/events for our selection of this month’s featured online events: Home for the Holidays. Next month, we’ll feature Things to Do in a Canadian Winter. Visit insideottawavalley.com/events and hit the POST YOUR EVENT button to submit these or any other community event! $5 American Mah Jongg (or Maajh as it is usually called) is a fascinating rummy-like game played with tiles rather than cards. The game originated in China, dating back to the time of Confucius. Everyone is welcome.
Stamp Club meeting WHEN: 7:30 p.m WHERE: McMartin House, 125 Gore St East, Perth, ON, Perth CONTACT: Phil Warrington, pwarrington@rideau.net COST: All are welcome.
Duplicate Bridge WHEN: 7:00 p.m WHERE: Perth Civitan Club, 6787 County Road 43, Perth CONTACT: Joy Price, 613-267-3298 COST: There are also duplicate clubs in Kemptville and Almonte.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 10
FRIDAY, JANUARY 11
Mahjongg WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: ABC Hall, 3166 Bolingbroke Road, County Road 36, Tay Valley CONTACT: Rosetta Mcinnes, 1 (613) 268-2548, communications@abchall.ca, http://www.abchall.ca COST:
Foot Care Clinic WHEN: 9:00 a.m WHERE: Kemptville & District Home Support Inc., 215 Sanders Street, Suite 101, Kemptville CONTACT: 613-2583203 COST: Every Thursday and Friday, by appointment.
Social Bridge WHEN: 12:30 p.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: McMartin House, 125 Gore St East, Perth, ON, Perth CONTACT: Joy Price, 613-2673952 COST: Every Friday, enjoy bridge in Perth for the social fun of it.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 5
Music for A Winter's Afternoon WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: First Baptist Church, 73 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls CONTACT: Jennifer Bell, 613283-1579, office@firstbaptistchurchsmithsfalls.ca, http:// firstbaptistchurchsmithsfalls.ca/ COST: Musical Presentation by The Rideau Mellowdears & The Rosedale Singers Euchre WHEN: 7:00 p.m WHERE: Seniors Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St., Smiths Falls CONTACT: 613-283-0817 COST: Every Thursday and Saturday. Sponsor: Harmony #162.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 6
Ladies Darts WHEN: 6:00 p.m - 9:30 p.m WHERE: RCAFA Hall - Smiths
Organized by the North Grenville Duplicate Bridge Club. All levels welcome. No partner needed. Bake Night at the Youth Centre WHEN: 4:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m WHERE: Kemptville Youth Centre, 5 Oxford St W, Kemptville CONTACT: 613-258-5212, https:// www.northgrenville.ca/allevents/31486/bake-night-at-theyouth-centre COST: Join up with a baking mentor and try to make something new!
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9
Baby Talk WHEN: 1:30 p.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: EarlyON Child and Family Centre, 40 Campus Drive, Unit 2 (Parish Hall), Kemptville CONTACT: Sherry Craig, 613-2585941 COST: Sponsored by the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16
Probus Club of North Grenville WHEN: 9:30 a.m WHERE: St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, 319 Prescott Street, Kemptville CON-
TACT: Anna Van Adrichem-Rochon, 613-258-2706 COST: Probus Club of North Grenville welcomes retires to its monthly meetings for coffee, conversation, comedy and community interest speakers.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 19
Monthly Breakfast WHEN: 8:00 a.m - 10:00 a.m WHERE: Kemptville Legion, 100 Reuben Crescent, Kemptville CONTACT: 613-258-5734 COST: $6 for adults, $3 for children six and under The Kemptville Legion hosts a monthly breakfast on the third Saturday of each month. Everyone welcome. Euchre Tournament WHEN: 12:30 p.m WHERE: Kemptville Legion, 100 Reuben Crescent, Kemptville CONTACT: 613-258-5734 COST: $10 Euchre tournament the third Saturday of every month. Refreshments available. Everyone welcome. Registration from 12 to 12:30 p.m.
SMITHS FALLS Falls, 44 Abbott St. North, Smiths Falls CONTACT: Linda, 613-283-3668 COST: Every Sunday night from September to March at the RCAFA Hall.
MONDAY, JANUARY 7
Euchre WHEN: 7:00 p.m WHERE: Seniors Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St., Smiths Falls CONTACT: 613-283-0817 COST: First Monday of each month. Sponsor: Harmony #162.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 8
Floor Shuffleboard WHEN: 9:30 a.m WHERE: Seniors Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St., Smiths Falls CONTACT: 613-283-0817 COST: Every Tuesday and Wednesday. Parking behind arena. Beginners welcome. Sponsor: Harmony Club 162. Lombardy Agricultural Society AGM WHEN: 6:00 p.m - 9:30 p.m WHERE: Lombardy Agricultural Hall, 6 Kellys Rd, Smiths Falls
CONTACT: Jackie, bencic@bell.net, http://www.lombardyfair.ca COST: Pot Luck at 6 pm (please bring your own dishes/utensils) Meeting at 7 pm.All welcome.Meeting will include review of financial reports and the constitution. Bingo Smiths Falls Civitan WHEN: 7:00 p.m WHERE: Smiths Falls Civitan Club, 12468 Highway 15 North, Smiths Falls, Smiths Falls CONTACT: 613-284-0818 COST: Doors open 5:30 p.m. Canteen available. Proceeds to help fund charity and community projects.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9
Floor Shuffleboard WHEN: 9:30 a.m WHERE: Seniors Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St., Smiths Falls CONTACT: 613-283-0817 COST: Every Tuesday and Wednesday. Parking behind arena. Beginners welcome. Sponsor: Harmony Club 162.
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Club Breakfast WHEN: 8:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m WHERE: Snow Road Snowmobile Club, 1106 Gemmills Road, Lanark Highlands CONTACT: 613-267-2283 COST: Enjoy breakfast at the club-
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