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Historic Leslie Hall to close its doors this spring by staff

After hosting countless community and church events for more than 100 years, Leslie Hall will take its final bow this spring.

The decision to decommission Leslie Hall was made by a motion during St. James Anglican Church’s annual vestry Feb. 26 due to “increased degradation� of the hall in recent years.

According to a release by the church corporation, an initial meeting held Jan. 22, explored potential cost estimates to repair or replace the hall’s interior and exterior. “The combined projected minimum costs are about $1 million,� noted the press release. “This projected cost only covers replacing/ repairing the exterior of the building and dealing with the issues in the basement – no interior or exterior upgrades are included.� “The vast majority of parishioners who attended this meeting realized repairing our hall was not only cost prohibitive but even if the hall was restored it would not meet the church’s current needs,� the statement continued.

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ert Leslie, a former superintendent of the Sunday School at the church for 50 years, was opened in 1908. “We know our church hall has been a blessing to our community, to the many groups that have used the hall over the years, and to our church,� stated the release.

Currently, Leslie Hall is home to the popular Friendship Luncheon initiative run by community churches and has been host to other regular community events, including past productions of the Kemptville Players Inc. and the Friends of the North Grenville Public Library’s Literary Follies fundraisers.

Celebrations planned To mark the sentimental value Leslie Hall holds for the community and St. James Anglican Church parishioners, several special events are being planned to honour it, beginning with the May 6 to 7 homecoming weekend highlighted by a celebratory service on May 7 at Jennifer Westendorp/Metroland 10:30 a.m.

A service of thanksgiving and decommissioning of the hall, presided over by Bishop Michael Oul- Courtney Gordon enjoys some hot chocolate in the chalet during the ton, will take place on June 4.

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CFUW to learn about co-housing for seniors coming to Perth Co-housing. What is it? How does it work? Is it the right choice for me?

Co-housing is a growing phenomenon in Europe and the United States. The idea is taking root in Canada and has sprouted in Perth. Co-housing is a group of apartments or homes developed and managed by the residents. The homes are private homes and often smaller than traditional single-family homes.

These homes are typically built with attention to sustainability and energy efficiency and are designed to create a sense of community.

Within the co-housing community there exists opportunities for living independently but with the proximity of supportive neighbours, weekly dinners and other social gatherings. As well, one is a part of the design, development and management of the place in which one lives.

Please join the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) Perth and District on Monday, March 20 at the Royal Canadian Legion building at 26 Beckwith St. E. in Perth at 7 p.m.

Learn about the co-housing initiative being planned for Perth and meet Susan Samila, one of the cofounders of this idea.

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Daylight savings time begins March 12 Winter is nearly over and it’s time to spring those clocks forward this Sunday, March 12.

Daylight Saving Time will begin Sunday, which means one hour of extra daylight to enjoy in the evening.

The time change takes effect at 2 a.m.

Moving your clocks forward is another good excuse to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and ensure they are in working order.

Daylight Saving Time is the brainchild of New Zealand scientist George Hudson in 1895 and it was first used by Germany during the First World War in an attempt to save energy.

Those regions in Canada who don’t observe Daylight Saving Time include some communities in BC, northwestern Ontario, Quebec and Nunavut, as well as most of Saskatchewan.

progress of this dynamic group and update us as to progress of the cohousing unit being planned within walking distance of downtown Perth.

Samila is a retired social worker who lives in Perth. Over the course of her career, she has been an advocate for the security and well being of seniors. This concern led to the co-founding of a seniors' housing project in Vaughan, north of Toronto.

Now a senior herself, Samila brings the same dedication to the co-housing project in Perth. She is thrilled to be working with the forward-thinking and dynamic group in Perth who are planning this cohousing initiative.

CFUW is very happy to welcome Samila to our club. We are also thrilled to invite the public to share

in this presentation. Our speaker begins at 7 p.m. but please, come early and enjoy a cup of coffee with us. This evening promises to be very informative and interesting and certainly not to be missed. Mark Monday March 20 at 7 p.m. on your calendar and join us for this dynamic presentation.

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Free income tax clinics now running throughout Lanark County Do you struggle with doing your income tax? Would you like help in filing your tax return? Lanark Community Programs, in partnership with Canada Revenue Agency, are running the Free Community Volunteer Income Tax Program throughout Lanark County again this year.

There will be 13 clinics running this year in March and April. Clinics are being held in Pakenham, Almonte, Carleton Place, Smiths Falls, Perth and Lanark. Community members can drop in to one of the clinics listed below to have their taxes done while they wait, or drop off their income tax papers for a volunteer to complete.

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Clinic dates Pakenham: • Community Home Support (178 Five Arches Street) – March 18 and April 8 – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Almonte: • Mills Community Support (67 Industrial Drive) – March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7, 21, 28 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Mills Community Support (375 Country Street) – March 15 – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Carleton Place: • Community Home Support (390 Flora Street) – March 13, 20, 27 April 3, 10, 24 – 6 to 8 p.m.

• Lanark Community Programs (30 Bennett Street) – March 2, 9, 16, 30 April 6, 13, 20, 27 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Smiths Falls: • The Salvation Army (251 Brockville Street) – March 6, 13, 20, 27 April 3, 10, 24 – 9 a.m. to noon • The Salvation Army (251 Brockville Street) – March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 April 5, 12, 19, 26 – 1 to 4 p.m.

• Community Health Centre (2 Gould Street) – March 7, 14, 21, 28 April 4, 11, 18, 25 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• OnTRAC (52 Abbott Street) – March 6, 13, 20, 27 April 3, 10, 24 – 1 to 3 p.m.

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Communities make final pleas to save Oxford-on-Rideau, Wolford public schools from closure by ashley kulp

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The public consultation period is over, the delegations have been heard and now the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) trustees hold the fate of eight schools in their hands.

Trustees heard the final delegations from the community during two special board meetings March 1 and 2, which

packed the North Grenville District High School (NGDHS) gymnasium in Kemptville. The board meetings came after UCDSB staff presented its final staff report at NGDHS back on Feb. 15, which included Oxford-on-Rideau Public School in Oxford Mills and Wolford Public School.

Thirteen delegations were heard during each session, with Leeds-Grenville MPP Steve

Clark kicking off the March 2 meeting with some strong words for trustees.

“I don’t think it’s been any big secret to you that I’ve been strongly opposed to the province’s pupil accommodation review guidelines that’s essentially driven this process to where we are tonight,” he stated. “Frankly, the final staff recommendation to close seven schools in Leeds-Grenville has

Leeds-Grenville MPP Steve Clark appeals to Upper Canada District School Board not to close seven schools within his riding, during a special board meeting March 2 in Kemptville.

Locally, Oxfordon-Rideau and Wolford public schools are on the list to close.

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only deepened my opposition.”

Calling the recommendations “unacceptable,” Clark commended parents and community groups for their efforts in fighting to keep the schools open. “...How can you close Oxford-on-Rideau and Wolford schools in two of the most fastest growing communities in my riding and take away the ability of parents to be as closely involved in their children’s education by busing them outside to another community?” he questioned trustees.

Clark was disappointed the UCDSB didn’t stand up to the Ministry of Education’s “flawed process” and demand

more discussion about the future of rural education and small schools, something he believes needs to happen before school closures are considered.

“What I’ve said many times is that I want to bring together members of provincial parliament together in an all-party committee to work with the four school boards, parents, students, municipal officials and community leaders,” Clark suggested, stating a provincial rural education strategy is required “to solve this provincewide problem and preserve opportunities for students in areas of Ontario like Leeds-Grenville to continue learning close to where they live.”

Outlining alternatives to school closures, such as boundary adjustments, new programs and partnerships, etc., Clark noted Patrick Brown, leader of the Ontario PC Party, presented a motion at Queen’s Park March 7, requesting a one-year moratorium on school closures.

UCDSB trustee Bill MacPherson told Clark the pupil accommodation review wasn’t a new one; it was announced in spring 2015. “It made the papers in Toronto, but I’m not sure it got very much coverage down here, so it’s not a new initiative and as a board, we have to adjust our See SCHOOLS page 7

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'Hacksaw Ridge,' country singer to play at Station Theatre this month Movie Nights at the Station Theatre in Smiths Falls brings director Mel Gibson's Academy Award nominated Hacksaw Ridge to the screen on March 17 and 18.

This is the extraordinary, true story of conscientious objector Desmond T. Doss who saved 75 men in Okinawa, during the bloodiest battle of the Second World War, without firing a single shot. Believing that the war was just, but killing was nevertheless wrong, he was the only American soldier in the Second World War to fight on the front lines without a weapon. As an army medic Doss single-handedly evacuated the wounded near enemy lines — braving enemy fire and putting his own life on the line.

He was the first conscientious objector to win the Congressional Medal of Honor.

Doss is played by Andrew Garfield, described by Vanity Fair's movie critic as "one of the most winning actors of his generation. Cute and wiry, Garfield can play way younger than he is, and often does. Doss was 23 when he joined the mili-

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Garfield is gifted at tapping into the focused, polite intensity of his subject. He’s found a great fit for his talents in Hacksaw Ridge, which asks him to be a sweet Virginia boy courting a sweet nurse (Teresa Palmer) and then "a shell-shocked but determined man of valor in a lunar hellscape."

If you haven't yet had the pleasure of viewing the Station Theatre, coming out for a movie is a great introduction. The Smith Falls Station Theatre is the best place around to see movies as they were meant to be seen — on a big screen (ours is 14 feet wide), with big sound (our theatre speakers are big and distortion-free) and comfortable seating. Seeing a gripping drama with a crowd gives it that much more impact. Seeing action on our screen makes it that much more thrilling.

Come out and enjoy a movie at the Station Theatre. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students and are sold only at the door for cash. Start time: 7 p.m. Rating: 14 A.

Jason Maxwell comes to town On March 24, the Smiths Falls Community Theatre presents the next in its music series, an onstage performance by country singer/song writer Jason Maxwell and his band.

Maxwell’s musical influences set him apart from others in the industry as they aren’t exactly what you would expect from a traditional country singer.

At a young age, Maxwell was fascinated with rock & roll as well as R&B music. It wasn’t until his later teen years that he discovered his true passion for country music. The music he listened to growing up is reflected in his songwriting, as his songs provide a fresh perspective on country music.

Maxwell’s unique style blends classic rock vibes and even some hints of hip-hop with traditional country instrumentation. Some of his musical influences include: Zac Brown Band, Sam Hunt, Thomas Rhett, John Mayer, the Beatles, and the Eagles.

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Lanark County United Way falls short of campaign goal by $40,000 The results are in from the 2016 annual campaign for the United Way Lanark County (UWLC), and we are now asking for the public’s help. This year, donations have fallen $40,000 short of the total from the previous campaign and this is threatening our ability to support our community partners.

“While we deeply appreciate the support we did receive from our donors, falling short by this much will have a direct impact on our community,” said board chair Helen McIntosh. “We rely on these funds to help change the lives of those in need in Lanark County and Smiths Falls.

Fortunately, we did raise enough to support the multi-year commitments of $90,600 that we made to our partners last year.”

In 2016, under the Community Impact process, the UWLC made commitments for two- and three-year funding for a number of essential projects under the focus areas of All that Kids Can Be, and From Poverty to Possibility.

“We know that our partners need sustainable and longer term funding, which is why we moved to this multi-year model in 2015,” said McIntosh, “and we are glad that we received enough donations to ensure that this longer term funding continues.”

“There were a number of reasons for the downturn in donations in the 2016 campaign,” noted executive director Fraser Scantlebury, “including the issues related to the on-going situation within the federal government pay systems. We saw a further drop in the contributions from employees who work in Ottawa and direct their donations to UWLC, which built on the work force reductions of the past several years. Locally, we saw a general decline in donations from a variety of sources, due in part to the on-going eco-

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performing live onstage, he progressed to a career as a solo recording artist. His online following continues to grow on social media, particularly on Instagram as he has amassed 11,000 followers in just over one year. This kind of rapid growth is a feat very few artists have achieved, especially prior to the release of a debut album.

His ever-growing fan base is a true testament to how Max-

nomic conditions in the County and Smiths Falls.”

What many people do not realize is that in addition to funding direct support to individuals in need in Lanark County and Smiths Falls, the United Way provides a valuable resource in terms of reducing costs associated with fundraising for local partners. “For many of our partners, raising funds is very costly, in terms of staff and volunteer time, and the UWLC provides an alternative way to access funds,” explained Scantlebury. “We work closely with those partners, ensuring donors that their investments are having a real impact within the community. Part of that is making sure that those funds are addressing critical local needs. That is why we say we are 100 per cent local – all funds raised here stay in Lanark County and Smiths Falls, including the decisions on regarding what gets funded.”

The impact of the shortfall is that UWLC will not be able to fund any new projects over the 2017 period, with the exception of a previously funded call for proposal for a critical hours project.

“This year was to mark the first time the UWLC opened the call for proposals to the wider community, as opposed to just those who were already partners of the United Way,” explained Scantlebury. “We already had a number of expressions of interest for projects that would directly assist those in need in Lanark County and Smiths Falls, from young women in need to seniors needing assistance. It is disappointing that we will not be able to consider these proposals.”

In addition to the cancellation of the general call for proposals, the UWLC will also be suspending its micro grant program this year, which in 2016 funded five partners for a total of just under $23,000. “These micro grants

helped smaller partners to meet specific needs in the community,” said Scantlebury, “with such items as child care subsidies, seniors services and youth centre programs.”

You can help UWLC continue to support its partners and improve life in Lanark County and Smiths Falls. “While we realize that in these tough times it may be hard for community members make a large donation,” said Scantlebury, “what we hope is that everyone will make a small donation to the UWLC. Consider $10 for Change – the change to a young person that results from being able to attend a vital after school program. Or consider $25 for Possibility – the possibility of a better future for those in our community who just need a helping hand. If everyone in Lanark County and Smiths Falls would make that donation, then we would be able to reach out and make that change, create that possibility, for a better life.”

To make your donation and support the United Way Lanark County in the community, please go to www.lanarkunitedway.com and click on the Donate button. Details on another special donation opportunity will be available in the very near future.

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well connects with his fans — in response, his following has continuously and consistently supported him throughout the early stages of his career. The summer of 2016 was a groundbreaking touring season for Jason, highlighted by a performance as the opening act for a sold-out Chad Brownlee concert.

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Clark said challenging the Ministry of Education to change public policy should have been considered. “I think that’s what school boards need to do more of,” he stated. “You get elected by these people and you need to represent their interests. You’re not here to represent the Ministry of Education...”

Amid boos from the audience, UCDSB vice chair David McDonald commented, “it’s not often we get an MPP to use a school board as a soapbox for their political party. I think you know the door swings both ways at Upper Canada and you’re always welcome to come in and sit with us and meet with us rather than criticize us.”

After the creation of the per-pupil funding the school board deals with today and the removal of their taxing powers, McDonald said “we (UCDSB) are left to make decisions based on where the students are.”

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Unique proposal Arguably one of the presentations that captured the most interest during the meeting was that of Brent LekxToniolo and his daughter, Addyson.

Lekx-Toniolo, currently a senior software developer with a robotic integration company and a member of the Oxford SOS group, had a unique proposal for the board if the consider taking Oxford-on-Rideau off the chopping block.

With his assistance and leveraging the resources of partners such as Code. org, Scratch and SPRK (Schools, Parents, Robots, Kids), Lekx-Toniolo unveiled his idea to locate a tech based learning centre within Oxford-onRideau to teach children the growing field of computer sciences.

“We’re all parents here. We all see our kids grow up around this stuff (technology),” he remarked. “Like it or not, this is the new reality. These guys live and breathe the stuff all day long.” “...This opportunity can show the province what a progressive school board does in the face of adversity,” Lekx-Toniolo added.

He stressed the school community and parents wouldn’t “rest on our laurels,” but be committed partners with the school board in making the robotics program a reality.

“One may question, why a rural school?” Lekx-Toniolo said. “A small school is not the typical location one thinks of for a state of the art tech based learning centre, however, this is a unique location and helps set a spotlight on the UCDSB’s willingness to put the future of its students at the forefront, when compared with other boards relying on less progressive approaches.”

Addyson then showed exactly what children could be learning with a live demonstration of a SPRK robot she had programmed, which asked the board to think about the future of education and “let us give our children a head start.”

“Now, I recognize to some of you, this looks like a little toy, but there is some real, actual technology that’s gone into this,” Lekx-Toniolo stressed.

“This is not just a simple toy company.

This robot company, along with some of the others that I’ve mentioned, are geared towards teaching computer sciences as early as the kindergarten level.

These particular educational type robots are scaled towards teaching kids who can’t even read yet, the concepts of code.”

MacPherson had some questions about the sustainability of such a program, whether it would be included as part of the curriculum and “something that in the event that Oxford-onRideau did not stay open, would it be offered to the Kemptville family of schools?”

Fellow trustee Lisa Swan saw how the robotics initiative could work with the current curriculum in all UCDSB schools “and make children interested in an area where they might not otherwise be. Thank you for thinking outside the box...”

Merrickville-Wolford mayor David Nash and parent Ron Maitland came together to change trustees’ minds about closing Wolford Public School, which currently has 94 students.

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Brent Lekx-Toniolo, right, a member of the Oxford SOS group fighting to save Oxford-on-Rideau Public School, with his daughter Addyson and a SPRK robot she helped program. Lekx-Toniolo proposed a rural tech based learning centre at the school should Upper Canada District School Board trustees decide to keep it open. tionship” with community organizations or municipal representatives. He urged for more meaningful and transparent discussions before any decisions are made.

“Our trustees have been asked to make some very difficult decisions that will have long lasting effects on rural schools in Ontario,” he stated. “They are elected

representatives. They owe it to our residents, more importantly, their children and future children, to ensure the quality of their education. Ladies and gentleman, we cannot afford to not get this right.”

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standards, Maitland suggested a boundary change may alleviate overcrowding at Montague Public School and fill some of the empty seats at Wolford.

“What we need to be looking at is a simple boundary adjustment to level out and balance capacities of all of the schools in our (Smiths Falls) feeder group,” he stated.

“A simple adjustment to the north side of Wolford’s catchment area would bring Wolford close to capacity as well as relieve the pressure off of Montague Public School which currently sits at over 135 per cent capacity.”

With the 2016 census showing a 7.6 per cent growth in the municipality, Maitland said Wolford will be needed for new families settling in the area. “...Let common sense prevail,” Maitland remarked.

“Don’t lose a beautiful, wellbuilt school like Wolford that has produced so many great students. Make a simple boundary change that will take the pressure off a neighbouring school that is

over capacity. See the value that our school brings.”

Focusing on population numbers McDonald said a 7.6 per cent population growth reflects about 217 people. While breakdown figures weren’t available for the 2016 exercise, the 2011 census showed 84 per cent of the population in Merrickville-Wolford was over 18 with the median age over 48. “...What troubles me a little bit more is the birth trend over a six-year period has decreased in your area by 15 per cent,” he continued.

“Let me add to that. The difference in the number of students leaving the elementary setting to the number of students coming in, there’s a 26 per cent difference there.

So that’s not enough kids to support the school for the amount of kids leaving the school.”

Maitland said lower housing prices than nearby North Grenville could attract new families.

Trustees will make their final decision on school closures at their March 23 meeting.

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Recognize and report fraud

t’s something all of us have encountered in one form or another – fraud. March is recognized as Fraud Prevention Month and on March 6, the Ontario Provincial Police officially launched its 13th annual campaign, along with the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

Throughout the month of March, OPP and its partners, will be raising public awareness and providing helpful tips to prevent an increasing number of Canadians from falling victim to fraud.

Specifically, the OPP will target three mass marketing fraud types, including the emergency and Canada Revenue Agency scams, romance scams and Microsoft/ computer service scams.

According to the anti-fraud centre, from January 2014 to December 2016, it’s estimated Canadians lost more than $291 million to fraudsters; with the largest demographic targeted being seniors between the age of 60 to 79.

And fraud is happening more and more.

Complaints jumped to 90,000 in 2016 over

just under 70,000 in 2015.

Did you know that 95 per cent of fraud victims never report the crime? Whether it’s embarrassment or indifference, it’s important to report the incidences to police in order to spread the word about different types of scams. And they’re easier than ever to report thanks to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre’s new Fraud Reporting System (services.rcmp-grc.gc.ca) which offers secure sign-in methods.

Alternatively, fraud can be reported to Crime Stoppers anonymously by calling 1-800-222-TIPS or online at www.tipsubmit.com.

There are a few basic tips we can all practice in our daily lives to ensure fraud prevention, starting with never giving out personal or banking information to people at the door, over the phone, through email or social media, or on unsecured websites.

Be cautious. Be smart. Remember, if it leaves you with lots of questions or sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

God played a big role in family's life back in the '30s It wasn’t as if Emerson had done some dastardly deed like stealing money out of the sugar bowl, but what he did earned him a sound cuff on the ear from Mother.

What he did was say, “God, I sure would like a real hockey stick, instead of the one Father made out of a piece of wood.” It wasn’t that wanting the hockey stick got him into trouble; it was saying “God” outside of praying.

It was a sin to take God’s name in vain, and Mother wouldn’t tolerate it, and that’s all there was to it.

Mother didn’t say a word. She didn’t have to. The cuff on the ear said it all. And yet, it seemed to me, as I watched Emerson take his punishment, that adults were forgiven for taking the Lord’s

name in vain. Father never quite got the word God out. He would say, “by gad,” which to me was too close to the actual word for comfort. And as I sat and thought about all the ways God’s name was worked into everyday conversations, I had a very hard time figuring out what was right and what was wrong — and then there were the times when it seemed perfectly normal.

Mother had a host of sayings all relating to God’s mercy, such as the time old Granny Hines died. Mother clutched her breast with her right hand, then made the sign of the cross, and in a solemn voice said, “God rest her weary soul.” I had a hard time figuring out how Granny’s soul was going to rest if she was al-

would all be in a few days hence.

Hardly a day went by that Mother didn’t say, “Only God knows,” used when she couldn’t come up with a reason or something had been mislaid. But, what terrified me the most was ready dead.

God figured prominently in just about everything we did, I figured. And we never planned a trip into Renfrew without Mother saying, “God willing.” For the life of me, I couldn’t figure out why God would object to our going anywhere. And “if God favours” was another of Mother’s favourite expressions, or “if God allows,” as if there was some doubt in her mind as to where we

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rural. Such action would put at risk ecologically significant lands and is contrary to the importance that the county attaches to the natural environment in its current OP. The proposal is inappropriate as an example for natural heritage protection for lower tier municipalities.

MMLT is a non-profit charitable organization that works in and on behalf of the people and communities of the region to preserve ecologically sensitive lands for the long term, notably in Lanark County where we have close to 2,000 acres under protection. See our vision and mission statement at mmlt. ca. In addition to working with private land owners wishing to preserve their properties, we also work with volunteers, members, families and friends to increase respect for the natural world and to provide the best wilderness experiences for all ages. Our guided tours and personal approach bring thousands of visitors from across the country and beyond to enjoy Lanark County natural areas.

We understand that two provincially significant candidate ANSIs, A-15 Appleton Wetland and A-5 White Lake, would be affected. In the case of White Lake this would mean the further isolation of Conservation Reserve lands that are already fragmented.

Likewise, we have concerns about the potential fate of the many regionally significant candidate ANSIs that have been identified as worthy of protection. As per David White, the author of the ANSI review and identification report for parts of Lanark County, “the regionally significant ANSI[s] … also require protection if they are to fulfill their role of providing alternate or backup sites to the provincially significant sites should the values of the latter be compromised or lost due to incompatible activities or other causes.”

In particular, we are concerned for the following candidate ANSIs: Panmure Alvar which is recognized as an internationally significant habitat, Maberly Bog whose re-designation risks total loss of a large area, and Christie Lake whose rock barrens have region-

ally significant species.

In other words, the candidate ANSIs are of significance at the county level and should not be degraded through fragmentation or development that may affect their natural heritage value.

The identification of ANSIs and candidate ANSIs is an important tool for county and municipal planners to be aware of significant natural areas requiring special attention when development proposals are under consideration. They should therefore continue to be recognized in the OP so that their protection can be more assured. Protection can then readily be accomplished by requiring an Environmental Impact Statement and proof of no negative impact before development can proceed.

Ecologically significant areas provide Lanark County an excellent opportunity to celebrate its rich natural heritage. They can be promoted for tourism, thereby increasing the number of visitors to county businesses. Last year close to 2,000 people visited the privately owned Blueberry Mountain (a designated county “Wonder”) and hundreds travel to view the orchids at Purdon Conservation Area.

These are examples of how unique natural areas attract people seeking outdoor experiences. Of those who visited Blueberry Mountain, over half were from outside Lanark County, including close to 500 from Ottawa, over 75 from other provinces, and some even from overseas. Rather than eroding them, conservation areas can add to property values, given the increasing numbers who want to own properties that give them greater access to nature.

In sum, MMLT requests that the county reconsider the re-designation/removal of candidate ANSIs in the OP and continue to provide for appropriate identification to protect their natural heritage significance and enable the preservation of their ecological benefits for the enjoyment of current and future residents and visitors.

Thank you for your attention to our concerns.

Howard Clifford President Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust

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gospel truth. I wasn’t as concerned about her expiring as I was about how we would get her out of the house.

Certainly, no one could lift her. And I had visions of Father bringing the stoneboat up to the back door, and with the help of my three brothers, rolling her across the kitchen floor, and out the back door and onto the stoneboat.

When I talked to my older and much wiser sister Audrey about the God issue, and asked why Mother called upon Him so often, she said it had everything to do with what she called an abiding faith. “Faith” I knew.

“Abiding” was a new word for me, and I looked it up in my little red dic-

tionary and found it meant enduring and lasting, and it was then I knew why Mother so often worked God’s name into whatever she was saying. It was simply because back then, when every day was a struggle to make ends meet, we certainly needed God to survive from one day to the next.

Audrey said His mercy was enduring and lasting, and that made perfect sense to me. Back then, there wasn’t too much we could depend on. So, it wasn’t hard to understand why God was called upon so often.

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The Ottawa Valley Farm Show has undergone a rebranding exercise encompassing everything from its logo and website, to signs, banners and custom clothing.

It’s in connection with the March 14-16 show’s 90th anniversary, which coincides with Canada’s 150th anniversary, another reason to make the celebration as significant as possible.

Special displays, entertainment and guests are planned.

Since 1927, the show has been sponsored by the Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association. It started out as a rotating seed fair, eventually settling in the National Capital and expanding to include a total of 340 exhibitors at the EY Centre adjacent to Ottawa International Airport. Close to 12,000 visitors attend annually.

The new logo illustrates through stylized crops rising from a farm field the Seed Growers' mission to provide an annual showcase for championship seed, feed and forage products, modern agricultural machinery, equipment and technology, livestock breeds, and related services.

The colours chosen for the new logo are modern variations of the traditional purple and gold. The shape is circular and includes the words: “Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Farm Show since 1927.”

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Lanark County 2017 Summer Company program now open for applications Before you know it school will finished and summer will be here. If you are a student, have you ever thought about becoming your own boss? If so, contact the Small Business Advisory Centre (Smiths Falls/ Lanark County) to find out how you possibly could be part of a program to do just that!

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Ken Graham new chair of source protection committee The Mississippi-Rideau Source Protection Committee has a new chair.

The Ontario Minister of Environment and Climate Change has appointed Ken Graham to take on this important role under Ontario’s Clean Water Act. The Source Protection Committee represents multiple stakeholders and oversees the drinking water source protection program locally.

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Minister Glen Murray stated that clean and safe drinking water is one of the most significant priorities facing Ontario and Graham’s leadership as chair will be key to the local success of the drinking water source protection program.

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17 Morgan Ave Perth Great neighborhood, great family home! This 3 plus 2 bedroom home has it all. Large bright kitchen with rich cabinets and granite counters. Seating at the counter or dining area for those more formal occasions. Large bright foyer with plenty of closet space to organize the coats and boots. Bright living space with hardwood floors leading to the 3 upper bedrooms. Step down to the lower living area with gas fireplace and additional 2 bedrooms. All this for $294,900. Close to the High School in the Carsonville subdivision. Cathie McCabe 613-284-6263 cathie-mccabe@coldwellbanker.ca cOuntry SubdiviSiOn clOSE tO pErth

183 Mile Point Road - $549,000 Enjoy the peace and quiet of this private location convenient to Perth and all its wonderful amenities.

This attractive custom home was built in 1994 on a spectacular 3.7 acre lot with 94 feet of frontage on Otty Lake and carefully and thoughtfully designed to maximize heating and cooling efficiency. Large windows for tons of natural light, wood burning fireplace in the living room, woodstove on lower level. Two bedrooms on the main floor with lots of relaxing and guest space on the lower level – plus a wine cellar! Call Barbara Shepherd 613 326-1361 www.183milepointroadperth.com

$274,900 • SUNDAY MARCH 12, 2-4 82 Munro Street, Carleton Place Charming 4 bdrm, 2 bth, close to shopping, restaurants, schools and parks. Large yard and garage.

MLS# 1044360

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4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, lots new including spacious crisp white kitchen with pantry, windows and doors, heating and cooling, etc. Salt water inground pool, family room with woodstove plus another finished room on lower level. Insulated and heated double attached garage with house access. Lovely! $349,000.00 www.28anglicanchurchrd.com Call Barbara Shepherd 613-326-1361 barbarashepherd@coldwellbanker.ca

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3 bd, 2 bth split level home with new kitchen, ceramic throughout, attached garage. Close to schools, amenities and hospital. $254,900 Call Randy Cavanagh 613-464-1000 or Paul Gordon 613-390-2281

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RIDEAU LAKE 26 Acre Lot w/1,350’ of water frontage.

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY $274,900. Non-waterfront 11 Acre lot $59,900. Commercial with residential unit, beautiful brick 2 sty Non-waterfront 8.5 Acre lot $59,900. All on paved road building. Unique opportunity to work and live in one location. $199,500 w/year round access.

NEAR LANARK

Raised bungalow set on beautiful treed 3+ acres, partially Beautifully renovated 1 bd, 1 bth bungalow w/paved fenced & gated. Modern kitchen open to dining w/dbl driveway. Perfect starter home or retirement spot in doors to spacious deck. Grand master w/sitting area & beautiful Heritage Perth. $199,900 walk-in closet. $274,000

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Approx. 121 ACRES w/2 parcels, w/120 ft of waterfrontage on Pike Lake with magnificent views.

Diverse landscape, many great locations to build on. $249,000

3 bd bungalow w/panoramic view of the lake. Enjoy access to lake without waterfront price! 2.75 acres, lovingly landscaped yard...this home awaits your family’s personal touches. $149,900

4 bd, 3 bth beautifully renovated 2 stry brick home.

Custom kitchen, restored plaster crown moldings, hd/wd flrs new heating/AC & plumbing. Paved drive to 2 car garage. $539,000

CHALOA ACRES SOUTH

COUNTY RD 42 WESTPORT

NEAR PERTH

Fabulous 42 Acre property with 24x24 insulated building w/deck, former use-golf driving range, includes irrigation system (5 zones), endless potential & possibilities.

Near boat launch for access to Rideau Lk. $199,900

Charming 4 bd, 2 bth, 2 sty stone beauty on 1.8 acres. Totally upgraded, remodeled bathrooms, new stone patio...classic gardens & 2 car det gar.

PERTH

BARRIE’S SIDE ROAD NEAR PERTH

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INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN REAL ESTATE OR CHANGE OF LOCATION? CONTACT JOHN JONKMAN FOR DETAILS ON BECOMING A SUCCESSFUL SALES REPRESENTATIVE IN BEAUTIFUL HERITAGE PERTH 613-561-6464

Tastefully renovated 3 bd, 3 bth classic brick 2 storey Open-concept home on 2.5 acres backs onto Crown home. Tin ceilings, hd/wd flrs, high ceilings & deep land/overlooks Jebb’s Creek-deeded access. Close to window sills. Att. gar & a storage shed. Mins to Lanark, Heritage Perth. $293,000 easy commute to C. P. & Perth. $289,900

PERTH

NEAR MCDONALD’S CRNS

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This immaculate, energy efficient custom home boasts upgrades galore! Sun-filled showstopper w/9 ft/vaulted ceilings & unique window design! Low maint-exterior & landscape! Fin LL w/rad flr heat! $369,900

3+ bd, 4 bth well cared for brick home w/built-in appliances, ample storage, L/L family rm, set on private treed 3.46 acre lot. $249,900

1580 sqft 2 bed, 2 bath home. Hardwood and ceramic throughout. Country living with the benefits of town services. Being built. $504.900

NEAR LANARK

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COMMERCIAL ZONING Well cared for 3 bd, 2 bth bungalow w/finished 4.69 acre property (C2) located on Hwy 7 w/high basement including wood burning fireplace. density traffic, development potential with large Attached garage & fenced yard. Close to amenities. storage building and large stone house. $995,000 $269,900

$399,900

Less than 10 min to beautiful heritage Perth! Gorgeous 56 acres on quiet side road, located in area of beautiful homes! The property consists of approx. 30 acres tillable land, the remainder being mostly mixed bush. $124,900

BLACK LAKE

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Quality 2 bd, 1 bth bungalow w/walkout & expansive deck, 453 ft of shoreline, spectacular view, det gar, & separate Granny Suite w/gar. Start planning your relaxation here! $439,900

Elegant 1,545 sq.ft. 2 bd, 2 bth bungalow, w/9’ ceilings throughout. Att. 2 car garage and beautiful landscaping. Move-in ready home! $409,900

MCDONALD’S CRNS ROAD WATERFRONT

Custom built (2015) cedar log home set on 17+ private acres. Open concept, cathedral ceilings & exposed beams, finished lower level. Close to lakes, golf courses, mins to Lanark. $429,900

Georgian stone beauty (1820) on approx 8 acres w/pond, guest bunkie, barn & sheds. 4 bd, 2 bth home updated & totally restored to maintain the character & charm. $369,000

Charming bungalow 2km to Perth! Spacious LR w/picture window&hwd. FR open to cheerful kitchen/dining nook overlooks private back yd! Auto-generator, newer furnace & shingles! $349,900

Lovely large country home set on gorgeous property.

2 storey, w/large eat-in kitchen, spacious rooms, grand staircase, unique 3rd level space, 3 season porch and attached garage. $184,900

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DAILY 11:00AM-1:00PM • SAT-SUN 11:00AM-3:00PM

Now being built. Outside Units $315,900, Inside Units $299,900. 2 bd, 2 bth bungalows w/attached garage.

Hosts: Randy Cavanagh or Jean Sharpe

SUN MAR 12TH 1:00-3:00PM

2 bd, 2 bth bungalow with finished basement, stone fireplace, h/w flrs, granite countertop, open concept living & att. garage. $444,000 Host: Sheila Birch 613-390-1604

SAT MAR 11TH 11:00AM-12:30PM

Updated brick 3 bd, 2 bth side split home, dbl glass doors to new deck, lower level family rm and storage space. Set on nicely treed lot. Close to amenities. $249,900 Randy Cavanagh 613-464-1000

PIKE LAKE WATERFRONT

Year round 3 bd, 2 bth bungalow w/200 ft of swimmable water frontage. Modern kitchen (appliances incl), loads of family space in lower level. Insulated detached garage. $429,900

OTTY LAKE WATERFRONT

Executive waterfront bungalow 8 min to Perth!

185Ft excellent shoreline & panoramic views!

Park like, gazebo, dry boathouse, det garag/wksp.

Finished W/O lower level! $839,900

DREAMS FOR SALE – CHOOSE WISELY....CHOOSE

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10:00am-11:00am 53 Russell St 6 Foster St 11:00am – 12:30pm 18 Mather Street 11:00am – 1:00pm 161 Sheppard Avenue 11:00am – 3:00pm 106 Sheppard Avenue 161 Sheppard Avenue 11:30am – 12:30pm 30 Jasper Ave 11:30am – 1:00pm 23 Garden Ave 12:00pm – 1:00pm 59 Van Horne Ave 1:00pm – 2:00pm 70 Decaria Blvd 1:00pm-3:00pm 11 Oakwood Ave

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How to deal with toddler tantrums

BY JANE PAUL

Children’s Resources on Wheels (CROW) will be providing regular columns to this newspaper, highlighting some of the services they offer and offering parents valuable tips.

We have talked about this before, but being a parent of a toddler is to be on a rollercoaster of emotions, so it’s worth repeating. We delight in their sense of wonder and then exhale in frustration as they once again go into full meltdown mode. We are encouraged by each new achievement and despair at yet another temper tantrum. There’s good news and bad news here. The good news is all these things — as well as hitting, saying “no” to everything, and refusing to share — are completely normal, age-appropriate behaviours.

We often take these behaviours personally or see them as an act of rebellion. There’s another way to look at this. Why do toddlers misbehave? We know toddler coping skills are poor and become even worse

friend than to say, “I don’t want my playdate to end.”

Immaturity: Little impulse control coupled with lagging skills (co-ordination, self help, language …) leads to lots of frustration. Emotions flood out in the form of tantrums, meltdowns and anger.

Desire for independence: Toddlers need to try to do things on their own. Getting dressed, pouring milk, climbing, are often accompanied by, “I do it myself.” Newly developing skills means they can’t always get the job done, leading to more frustration. Not to mention that it’s time-consuming for us when it takes 10 times longer.

When we have an understanding of why behaviours happen, it helps us keep our cool and discipline appropriately. Toddler discipline is all about teaching good behaviour (in fact, discipline is Latin for “to teach”). Rather than punishing “bad behaviour,” we need to help teach the needed

when they are tired, hungry or frustrated. Let’s take a look and see what’s going on developmentally at this age to get some clues.

Curiosity: We need curiosity to learn. It urges us forward to explore the world. At this age, curiosity can often translate into “bad behaviour.” What happens if I pull this cord? The cat howled when I pulled her tail. Will she do it again?

Miscommunication: Communication is tough for toddlers. As they struggle with learning language, it’s easier to kick over the tower of blocks than say, “I’m not ready to head for a nap,” or to hurl a toy at a

See CROW page 15

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Immaculate newer home with gas heat, minutes to Almonte with magnificent This is a rare opportunity to own a classic downtown building that has been in the same views north over the fields. Finished lower level and a tremendous number family for over 100 years. Wide open main floor is over 1000 sq. ft. and there is an of upgrades make this a must see! upper level apartment that could be used as a 2 bedroom rental to supplement cash flow.

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Beautifully renovated throughout. From the stone walls – all new but reflecting the quality workmanship of a bygone era. Stunning master suite, exquisitely designed kitchen, sumptuous bathrooms. Nanny flat in basement with separate entrance. 4 season solarium overlooks Mississippi River. Walk to shopping, restaurants....

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305 DRUMMonD Con 11

Scandinavian scribed log, 3 bedroom, and 2 bath on 6.9 treed acres.

Private setting, detached garage/workshop, woodstove and more!

$359,900 • MLS# 1034658 • RoBIn feRRILL

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Roasted spring lamb shanks perfect comfort food FOODLAND ONTARIO

Lamb shanks are ideal for long, slow cooking to make them melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Serve over mashed potatoes for the perfect comfort food meal.

Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 27 minutes Baking time: 2-1/2 hours Serves: 6

between batches.

Add garlic, carrots, celery, onion and mushrooms to Dutch oven and cook, stirring occasionally until softened, about five minutes. Stir in flour and salt; cook one minute.

Add broth; cover and bring to boil.

Return shanks to Dutch oven; place thyme over the shanks. Cover and bake in 350°F (180°C) oven until lamb is very tender, about 2 to 2-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Transfer shanks to large platter and tent with foil. Place Dutch oven on stovetop and boil on high heat until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Spoon sauce over shanks.

Tip: Cool, cover and refrigerate lamb shanks up to two days ahead. Reheat in 350°F (180°C) oven for 30 to 40 minutes or Photo courtesy Foodland Ontario until heated through.

Ingredients • 2 tbsp (25 mL) vegetable oil • 6 lamb shanks (about 4 lb/2 kg) • 6 cloves garlic • 4 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch (1 cm) rounds • 2 stalks celery, chopped • 1 onion, coarsely chopped • 1 package (227 g) white button mushSlow cooked lamb shanks can be a deli- Nutritional information (one serving): rooms • 1/4 cup (50 mL) all-purpose flour Protein: 49 grams cious main course for any meal.

• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt Fat: 16 grams In large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium• 4 cups (1 L) sodium-reduced beef broth Carbohydrate: 14 grams high heat. Working in batches, add shanks to • 4 sprigs fresh thyme Carbohydrate: 404 the Dutch oven and cook until brown on all Fibre: 2 grams sides, about eight minutes. Transfer to plate Preparation instructions Sodium: 400 mg

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skills.

We teach boundaries, “You can pull the skipping rope, but not the cat’s tail.”

We teach communication, “You’re angry. You can say, I’m mad, but no hitting.” We allow more time and support for developing skills, “How about I start the zipper and you pull it up?” Toddlers learn through play, so pouring skills happen in the bathtub, at playgroup, and feeding the dog — in safe, appropriate places. When spills happen, we focus on the problem. “Here’s a cloth. Let’s clean up the milk.” Because toddlers don’t understand concepts like danger, we often have to use distraction, “Whoa, that’s hot. How about we

play playdough instead?”

Discipline helps toddlers develop self-control, learn to respect others’ belongings and feelings, and provide a sense of security (your child actually feels safer knowing someone older and wiser is running the show, even though he’s itching for more independence). Learning to live with limits is also critical training for the real world (whether it’s the playground, classroom, soccer team, or workplace), where throwing blocks, hurling insults, and trashing other people’s things just won’t fly.

Check out our parenting workshops at www. crowlanark.com for more help.

Adapted from www. whattoexpect.com/toddler

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11 OAKWOOD AVENUE, CARLETON PLACE WHY RENT WHEN YOU CAN MOVE RIGHT INTO THIS ADORABLE HOME in a community of warmth & friendliness. You will find this freshly renovated Mobile home as appealing to the pocketbook as it is to the eye. Oh so much space in this 2BDR, 1BTH Mobile located in popular Lakewood Estates, mins to the Town of Carleton Place & Downtown Shopping. Ideal for Snowbirds, first time Buyers or DownSizers that are searching for a short commute to the City.This glammy OPEN HOUSE: concept living space invites you to entertain in style.The Gourmet SAT MARCH 11, 1-3 P.M. willopen love the upgraded Eat-in Kit including pantry & all appliances. The bonus FamRm invites the sports enthusiast to enjoy the Sen’s game with all its excitement while those who choose to enjoy a more peaceful atmosphere relax in the LVG. A cozy front Verandah offers the ideal setting for morning coffee while an 8’ x 16’ Wksp with hydro, Lg rear Deck off FamRm for summer BBQ’s, private yard + plenty of parking complete the picture… See you Saturday! MLS#1046145 LE EDIB INCRALUE! V

new Listings 50 Hummel St., Chesterville $159,900 Gerry Seguin* 30 Jasper Ave., Smiths Falls $189,900 Butch Webster* 183 Harold St., Smiths Falls $339,900 Butch Webster* 111 Lorne St., Smiths Falls $269,900 Jacalyn Grimes** 1 Lanark St., Smiths Falls $139,900 John Gray** 93 Havelock St., Brockville $209,900 John Gray** 7 Heritage Blvd., Kemptville $619,900 John Gray** 137 Pine Ave., North Elmsley $239,900 John Gray** 11 Campbell St., Portland $274,900 Jackie Watkins*

new price 53 Russell St., Smiths Falls $139,900 Butch Webster* Legend: Sales Rep*, Broker**, Broker of Record***

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492 COUTTS BAY RD, RIDEAU FERRY DREAMING OF PURCHASING YOUR NEW CRUISER & HAVING FUN ALL SUMMER AT THE PRESTIGIOUS RIDEAU FERRY YACHT CLUB, WALKING DISTANCE TO YOUR BEAUTIFUL NEW HOME. Retirees, you will fall in love with this private 4.8 Acre setting, a private bird sanctuary for photographers & outdoor enthusiasts. A full Verandah & charming 3 Season SunRm overlook an easily maintained, treed landscape. Wow, what a fabulous home, sizzling with attitude! The sparkling décor invites you to embrace the stunning upgrades in this 3 OPEN HOUSE: BDR, 2 BTH. Elegant lighting, freshly updated KIT w/glass backsplash, SUN MARCH 12, 1-3 P.M. main level Laundry & a fab 17’ x 15’ MBR with full wall of His & Hers closets. Partially finished LL boasts a WKSP, 2 lg Utility/Storage Rms & an expansive “Sky is the Limit” FamRm. Mins to the Coutts Country Flavour, Rideau Ferry Inn, General Store, Take out, LCBO & a fabulous Restaurant on the Lake for Dining. Does Life Get Any Better? MLS#1043893 UB T CL YACH KE S TO U LA MIN & RIDEA

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40 WILLIAM STREET, SMITHS FALLS AS IF LIFTED FROM THE PAGES OF “VICTORIA” OR “HOMES & GARDENS”… this breathtaking circa 1870 Landmark is nestled on a spectacular corner lot, a dream come true for the avid Arborist! As you approach this “One-of-a-Kind” Victorian treasure, you will be mesmerised by the enchanting screened Verandah & immediately note the impeccable attention to detail & obvious pride of ownership. The home at the centre of this amazing setting has been a labour of love, meticulously restored offering a flawless blend of old world ambience, modern conveniences & upgraded mechanics.This property is one of the finest brick homes in the OttawaValley.The understated elegance of this vintage home provides an exciting backdrop for treasured art & unique collections, all of which will be complemented by 10 ft. ceilings, detailed transoms, 2 ornate FFP’s & Garden Drs that invite you to relax & applaud the colourful gardens. Upgrades incl: HRWD’s/14K, Fireplace/9K, Stained Glass/2K, KIT/11K, Ceramic & Carpet/5K, Plumbing/3K, Porch & Patio/7.5K. Experience the splendor this home has to offer! MLS#1044613 70 A 18 K CIRCNDMAR LA

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SPRAWLING CUSTOM BUILT 3000 SQ FT BUNGALOW. Lovingly built in 2014, this wheelchair friendly home sits atop 19 acres of privacy. Lots of room for all your toys. Your kids/grandchildren will be in heaven exploring all that nature has to offer. A small running stream is just one of those gems. Inside you will find a bright living space complete w/ 9 ft ceilings & many large windows to bring the outside in. Open concept kitchen (appliances included) w/ lots of cupboard space, pot lights and oversized island. A 32’ x 12’ solarium off the back of the house where you will find a new 5 person Hot Tub and patio doors. Master bedroom, complete with walk in closet, opens into both the office and solarium. House is ICF construction built on solid rock that offers hydrionic in floor heating and central air. Both are sourced from a very efficient ground source heat pump. The 36’ x 32’ garage w/heated flooring & 12 ft ceilings has 200 amp service & running water. A mechanics dream!

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Queen Elizabeth’s longevity and impact amazing When my wife and I first began travelling in Britain, nearly 25 years ago, I was anything but a confirmed monarchist. I won’t say I have changed completely in that regard. But I can say I now appreciate the importance of the monarchy to the island nation.

Without the Queen and the Royal Family, England would be a much poorer place — literally! You have to visit Britain to appreciate the financial impact Queen Elizabeth II and the royals in general have on the United Kingdom. While many people today feel the monarchy is dated and should be eliminated, they have not considered how negative such a move would be for Great Britain in particular.

The Royal Family and its long and storied history are easily the biggest tourist attraction in the UK. In London alone the main points of interest, the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and the British Parliament (also called Westminster) are all irretrievably tied to the Royal Family.

Considering our own experiences in the country, I’m confident in saying that without the monarchy and the massive amount of money royal tourism brings, Britain would be infinitely poorer. The spinoff is absolutely massive.

It isn’t only the castles, stately homes and the many other sites with direct connections to the royals which depend

on tourist dollars to keep them operational. Every business which supplies the Queen and her family can use the royal crest on their products, something which undoubtedly improves their bottom line.

Every hostelry and restaurant, most places members of the Royal Family have patronized, use that fact in their advertising.

I remember walking along a street in one of the pretty port towns which line the Cornwall coast, in southwest England, one afternoon. I stopped to read the sign on a small, but clearly long standing, country inn. “Queen Victoria stayed here,” their advertising sign trumpets. With that history behind them no wonder they’re still operating today!

You would be hard pressed to find a souvenir shop in England — and there are countless establishments in Central London alone — which don’t feature the Queen and her family. Prince William, second in line to the throne, his wife Kate Middleton and their young children are nearly as popular as the Queen herself. Their images can be found on everything from cups and saucers, to T-shirts, refrigerator magnets, coasters and post cards. You name the souvenir item and there will be something featuring the royals.

I could fill an entire column with information about how important the present Queen and her family are to

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the British economy. But I’ve made my point.

Long reign The Queen’s longevity is truly amazing. On Feb. 6, she marked 65 years on the throne. With every passing day her record-setting reign gets longer. She is greatly admired by so many of her subjects and if anything her popularity continues to grow.

It’s not only the current monarch who has made her mark on her country and the Commonwealth of course. In fact, where would the world of arts and entertainment be without Queen Victoria, the great-great grandmother of Queen Elizabeth II? The list of books, documentaries, television dramas and films about Victoria’s life is a lengthy one.

In recent weeks, we enjoyed watching an eight-part PBS Masterpiece Theatre dramatic presentation on the life of the queen entitled simply ‘Victoria’. The series, starring British actress Jenna Coleman (of ‘Dr. Who’ fame)

as Queen Victoria, originally aired on ITV in Britain. But many Americans love the royals, meaning the show has already proven extremely popular in the United States and in Canada where PBS is also widely available on cable and satellite TV services.

My wife Kathleen has already read the series companion book and was left wanting more. She was pleased to discover that ITV has already commissioned a second series, followed by a Christmas special, which are scheduled to air in Britain later this year. I’m sure there will be another book as well.

Kathy may have to wait until the winter of 2018 to view the second series.

That’s the only catch.

I must admit I’ve quite enjoyed the Victoria series myself, even though the producers have taken licence with some of the facts. Maybe they’ve taken a cue from 'The Donald'?

As for Queen Victoria’s great-great granddaughter, the current queen, well, she is truly remarkable.

I am quickly approaching official retirement age and yet Queen Elizabeth II has reigned throughout my lifetime.

She automatically ascended to the throne the day her father King George VI died Feb. 6, 1952.

On Sept. 9, 2015 Elizabeth II became the longest reigning monarch in British history. She officially passed the 63 years, 216 days her ancestor Queen Victoria reigned. Victoria, however, was

even younger than Elizabeth when she was suddenly thrust into the limelight.

She ascended the throne in 1837 at age 18 upon the death of her uncle King William IV. Victoria’s father was Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn, the fourth son and fifth child of King George III. His daughter inherited the throne because his three brothers (Victoria’s uncles) left no legitimate heirs.

Elizabeth II would not be queen had her uncle King Edward VIII not chosen to abdicate in 1936. That meant Elizabeth’s father became King George VI. He died at the young age of 56 and his eldest daughter and successor Elizabeth was Queen at age 25.

Elizabeth and her great-great grandmother shared a common interest — dogs. The present queen is well-known for her pet Corgis. Victoria died at her holiday home, Osborne House on the Isle of Wight, Jan. 22 1901 at age 81.

Her last request was that her favourite pet Pomeranian be laid on the foot of the bed.

When we’re reminded of Queen Victoria’s lengthy tenure, Kathy and I always recall touring Osborne House.

One of the rooms open to the public is the bedroom which still contains the bed in which Victoria breathed her last.

As mentioned, Queen Elizabeth II recently passed another major milestone by reaching 65 years of service to See MAGUIRE page 19

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LAWS thanks Carleton Place High School students for bake sale efforts A huge thank you goes out hair. He’s about two years of to Cindy Warland, Carleton age, we think.

Place High School teacher of Grade 7 and English and math.

Her students were assigned to read A Dog's Purpose and have combined it with a math baking project.

The bake sale, an idea solely by the students, was held on Wednesday, March 1. The students raised $140 with the bake sale and donated all the money to LAWS. What a kind gesture to help your local animal shelter. Thank you again.

Junior Junior is available in Perth at Pet Valu. He’s still a bit unsure about his new surroundings but we know with all the TLC het gets from the staff in the store and the customers he’ll come around. Junior is about eightyears-old, is very handsome and would love to find his forever home.

This week’s featured pets Evan Please meet Evan at LAWS. Evan was found as a stray cat and sadly has not been claimed.

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the people of Britain and the Commonwealth. She turned 90 on April 21 last year and, although she cut back on international travel and reduced her official duties, she continues to meet and engage with the public regularly. Her eldest son and heir apparent Charles, Prince of Wales and his sons Princes William and Harry have taken on additional assignments.

Canada favoured In terms of international excursions statistics reveal that Elizabeth II has travelled more than 1.6 million kilometres on official duties. Her travels have encompassed 106 of the 193 official members of the United Nations along with a few others that aren’t UN members.

Canada has always been at the top of her list. She has visited this country 22 times, the most trips to any single country.

Since 2015 and the death of Saudi Arabian King Abdullah, Elizabeth has been the world’s oldest monarch.

During her long reign, 12 British Prime Ministers, from Sir Winston Churchill to David

This Week’s Pets Joy Hi there, Joy here. Somebody came in to take a new picture of me. I loved to pose as I know showing off my good looks might get me a forever home. I used to live with several other cats but my owner had to surrender us for serious health reasons.

I am really a sweet girl, about 10-years-old. I am somewhat independent and not very de-

tionate senior cat a chance. She was surrendered to the shelter with her brother as her owner passed away. Meanwhile her brother already found a new home and is doing very well.

Kira is hoping she’ll been chosen soon too.

Kira shows her affection,

How do interest rates influence your investment choices?

In our country, the Bank of Canada (BoC) sets the benchmark interest rate and raises or lowers it to steady or stimulate the Canadian economy and avoid inflation. Although our economy has strengthened over the past few months, and moderate growth is expected to continue, the BoC has opted to keep its benchmark interest rate low.

manding, although I love to tell you when it's time for a belly rub. I am very healthy and because I am considered a senior cat my adoption fee has been reduced to $100. I am spayed, microchipped and up to date with my inoculations. Please meet me at LAWS.

The Queen and Prince Philip have four children, eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

With all of the issues about immigration and passports these days, consider this fact about the Queen. Despite visiting an estimated 116 countries she does not hold a passport.

That’s because British passports are issued in the name of the monarch. Therefore she does not need one to travel outside the UK. Can you imagine the Queen queuing at the passport office? No, that idea doesn’t work for me either.

Queen Elizabeth II is the only member of the Royal Family who gets this particular perk. All of the others, including her consort, must apply for passports in order to travel internationally.

No matter how people may feel about the monarchy itself, I think it is hard not to admire the Queen, someone who has put public service ahead of everything else for a truly remarkable 65 years.

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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Interest rates have a wide impact on the economy and a direct impact on your investments – and on your investment choices.

Lowering and low interest rates • Make it possible to borrow money at extremely attractive interest rates with the federal monetary objective of stimulating the economy by making more money easily available for purchases and investing.

• Means money in savings accounts earns very low interest, which motivates investors to look elsewhere for better returns.

• Make conservative income-producing securities –Guaranteed Investment Certificates and direct investment in bonds– more attractive because the rate of interest may be higher and is locked-in for the duration of the investment.

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Cameron, have come and gone.

Now the 13th, Theresa May, meets regularly with Her Majesty to keep her informed.

During her record-breaking tenure Queen Elizabeth has also met a dozen U.S. presidents from Herbert Hoover (he had left office at the time) to Barack Obama. That’s more than one quarter of all the presidents who have served since American Independence in 1776.

The only serving president she didn’t meet was the late Lyndon Johnson. She is also likely to meet new President Donald Trump sometime this year, at the invitation of Prime Minister May. That meeting is controversial as millions of Britons object. They say Trump isn’t fit to meet the Queen or her heir apparent.

On the personal front, Queen Elizabeth’s marriage to her consort Prince Philip is the longest marriage in the history of the British monarchy. On Nov. 20 this year, the couple will mark their 70th anniversary. They were married at Westminster Abbey in 1947, six years before her coronation (also in the world famous abbey) June 2, 1953.

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Although as fixed-rate investments mature, the proceeds can be reinvested at higher rates and higher bond rates tend to sway investors toward bonds (and other “low-risk” investments) and away from stocks.

It’s inevitable: interest rates will rise and fall, markets will experience periods of volatility, the economy will grow and contract. And while all of these factors will influence your investment choices, the key to your long-term investment success is – and always will be – maintaining a properly diversified portfolio guided by an asset allocation strategy that aligns with your tolerance for risk and is designed to achieve your investment goals. Talk to your professional advisor about how to do just that within an overall financial plan tailored to you.

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'Fist Fight' comedy checks all the boxes for awful films MOVIE: Fist Fight STARRING: Charlie Day, Ice Cube, Tracy Morgan, Jillian Bell and Dean Norris DIRECTOR: Richie Keen RATING: 14A It's not often a film meets my expectations so completely. Fist Fight was everything I thought it would be. I thought it would be awful, and it was.

It's the last day of school at Roosevelt High. For the seniors, it's a tradition to play some pranks on their teachers.

Harmless pranks like having a horse drag a teacher down the hall. This school and these students are out of control.

The school is underfunded, under-

staffed, and discipline is a thing of myth and legend. To top it off, the school board is firing most of the staff. In the midst of this chaos, we have Andy Campbell (Charlie Day), our stereotypical 'nice' teacher who everyone walks over, and Strickland (Ice Cube), our stereotypical 'angry' teacher who everyone is scared of.

When a student takes his life in his own hands to prank Strickland, Strickland loses it with an axe. Instead of covering for Strickland, Andy rats him out in order to save his own job — which is when Strickland tells Andy to meet him in the parking lot after school. Painful awkwardness and lameness ensues.

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It's rare that I want to walk out of a movie, but if I wasn't reviewing Fist Fight, I think I would've left. The whole thing is an insult to your intelligence and offensive to your sense of decency. Worse than that, it isn't funny. A film like this relies on being outrageous to the point

of absurdity. They're going to do things and say things that will shock you into laughter. Fist Fight isn't that shocking, and by extension, isn't that funny.

Charlie Day can and has been funny; but after Fist Fight, I not only understand why Ice Cube's character wants to punch him, I want to punch him a little bit. He's that annoying.

Hey, it's Ice Cube playing an angry teacher. What a stretch. Ice Cube may not have a lot of acting range, but he does it well enough.

The rest of the cast doesn't bring much to this endeavour. Jillian Bell is disturbing and not in a funny way. Though, given all he's been through, it is cool

to see Tracy Morgan on the big screen again.

There is one funny scene. Andy and his daughter are performing together at her school talent show. She's been bullied by another girl at the school, so she changes the song. With a shout out to her bully, she starts in on a Big Sean hit whose title I can't write in this publication. Needless to say, it is more profanity than I normally hear in an elementary school, but you have to respect how she put her bully in her place.

Fist Fight is awful. Go see it and share in my pain.

Mark Haskins’ column is a regular feature.

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Happy 90th BirtHday Muriel Craig We would like to invite Family, Neighbours and Friends To join us in celebrating Muriel turning 90 years young March 12 from 2-4 p.m.

At the Montague Forget-Me-Not Hall (Rosedale Rd South) Best Wishes Only!

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Thoren Benoit Lally Derouin Travis Derouin and Dr. Barbara Waines are proud to announce the birth of their beautiful son Thoren.

Born in Hamilton, ON, February 9th at 10:24 and weighing 7lbs. Thoren is the adored grandson of Douglas and Marie Waines (Fort Erie, ON), Doug and Donna Derouin (Perth, ON) and greatgrandson of Hazel Waines (Fort Erie, ON). Nephew of Stephen Waines, Derek Derouin and Hugo Laflamme, Sean and Courtney Derouin, and David and Christine Derouin.

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THANK YOU I’d like to thank everyone for all the lovely cards and gifts I received on my 80th Birthday and a special thanks to Trevor and Jason Porteous and Clarence Gemmill for the music, everyone really enjoyed it, and our families for the lovely lunch and candy bar.

Thank you very much Gerald Hastie

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I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Brent, Jeremy, Jennifer, Greg and Leah, to the Byrnes’s and the Hewitt’s, and our friends and relatives for all the visits, food, cards, phone calls, flowers, emails and prayers while I was a patient at KGH. Thank you to Dr. S. Bella and the Stem Cell Team. Thank you to the Dr’s and Nurses on Kidd9 the recovery team. You all made me feel very special. Thank you to ACU at the BGH for the chemo care. Thank you to St. Elizabeth CC for your special care. Thank you to Lanark Heart to Heart quilts, Lyn Church Prayer Quilts, and Victorian Quilts. I am truly grateful to each and every one who helped me on my way to recovery. God bless everyone!

Irene Hewitt

65th Wedding Anniversary Elton and Marie Hewitt March 5, 2017 Love and Best Wishes from your Children, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Friends and Relatives

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90th Birthday Allan Hayes Please come and join me To celebrate my 90th Birthday At the Addison United Church Hall Saturday, March 11th, 2017 2:00pm to 4:00pm

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The Family of the late Carole Murchland would like to thank our many family, friends, neighbours, and co-workers for all the kindness expressed to us throughout Carole’s/Mom’s illness and since her passing. Our world has been forever changed and without all the love and support we’re not sure where we’d be. Thank you doesn’t seem to be enough for all everyone has done.

The flowers, food, prayers, support and love is so greatly appreciated. Special thanks to the Doctors and staff at the Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre, Ottawa General & Queensway Carleton Hospitals, Dr. Penney and his entire team at Smiths Falls Community Health Centre, Carole’s PSW’s especially Pearl Matthews for being an outstanding PSW and friend to Carole, Sherri Stevens for being the amazing caring nurse and friend that she is, thank you! Thank you to Rev. Christine Lowson for an absolutely perfect service. You certainly made it very special with the stories we shared with you. Last, but certainly not least, many thanks to Stephen Blair and his team at Blair & Son Funeral Home, you truly made a difficult situation so much easier with your endless attention to detail. Not one thing was missed, everything was perfect.

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CARD OF THANKS Mildred (Nottell) Adams April 2, 1920 – January 22, 2017 The family of the late Mildred Adams would like to sincerely thank everyone who attended the visitation and funeral (January 29/30), and for the many thoughtful cards and online condolences that were received. The generous donations made to the Kemptville District Hospital Foundation, St. Andrew’s United Church in Bishops Mills, and other charities in Mom’s memory were very much appreciated. Special thanks to Rev. Melany Cassidy-Wise, Rev. Paul Vavasour, and musicians Lynn Barkley and Grant Birtch for a beautiful celebration.

The four people who spoke about Mom’s life and community service at the funeral did such a wonderful job of capturing her “spark” and optimism, and we owe heartfelt thanks to them: Jeanne Lambert, Tom Graham, Mavis Elstone and our cousin Winston McLellan. Mom would definitely have applauded the co-operative efforts of the Bishops Mills UCW and Women’s Institute members who provided the reception and lunch. We would also like to acknowledge the exceptional support that Mom received from the staff at Bayfield Retirement Manor, and the kindness of the nursing staff at Kemptville District Hospital. The professionalism and compassion extended to us by Kyle Agnew and other staff at Hulse, Playfair and McGarry (Brown Chapel) in Kemptville were very helpful at a difficult time.

Sincerely: Ray Adams, Marlee and Melisa Sloan and Brandie Adams Glen Adams, Virginia Vibert, Matthew and Warren Vibert-Adams

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Passed away at his home, in Drummond Township at the age of 88 years, on Wednesday, March 1st, 2017. Dear brother of Lillian Cowley of Brighton, ON and Thelma Holmes of Edmonton.

Services will be held privately for the family. Arrangements are in the care of Blair & Son Funeral Directors, Perth.

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

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Donald Ray Born on February 18, 1953 and passed away on February 11, 2017.

Sadly missed by his mother Helen (Doug), brother Doug (Annette), sisters Dian Lockette (Roger), Donna Burnette (Dan) and his friends. Cremation has taken place and there will be no service.

Sweeney Terry Sweeney

Terry passed away on Thursday March 2nd, 2017 at home surrounded by the love of his family.

He was the dearly beloved partner of Norma Brownlee and dear father of Trudy (Ryan) Moss, Theresa Sweeney, Mary-Kate Sweeney and step-father of Danielle Brownlee. Terry was the cherished grandfather of Lachlan and Greyson Sweeney and Rowan Moss.

He will be sadly missed by his parents Percy and Lilias (Reid) Sweeney, his siblings Susan (Wendell) Crosbie, Sandra Brown (Tony), Sharon (Steven) Bothwell, Jimmy (Mary-Anne) Sweeney and David (Allison) Sweeney. Terry will be missed by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He was loved by so many great friends. Friends and family are invited to a gathering to honour Terry’s life at Timber Run Golf Club on Saturday, March 11th, 2017 from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery in the spring. In remembrance of Terry, contributions to the Childrens’ Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) would be appreciated.

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

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Leslie James Clifton

It was wonderful! A loving thank-you to my multi-generational family for planning such an entertaining 90th birthday party for me. To all who attended, it was wonderful to see you.

For all the cards, gifts and flowers, thank you.

Words cannot express the joy you brought me.

Mathilde Winter

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MILLAR, FRed (Retired Federal Civil Servant)

Peacefully at The Grove Nursing Home on Wednesday afternoon, March 1st, 2017; Fred Millar, a long-time resident of Pakenham passed away following a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer’s. He was 82. Fred was predeceased by his beautiful wife Lola on February 20th, 2016. He will be dearly missed by his only daughter, Tracy Hoskin and her husband Bruce of Arnprior. Fred was a doting “Poppa” to his grandsons: Jake Gwalchmai (Cassandra Cavanagh) and Braeden Gwalchmai (Maddie Symington). He will be fondly remembered by Bruce’s children: Jordan, Amanda and Kendra Hoskin. Fred is also survived by his very dear “in-laws” Mervin and Judy Hunt and their boys: Cory (Glenna) and Chad (Sarah). Predeceased by his parents: James and Hanna (nee Langstaff) Millar as well as his brother, Harold. A tireless volunteer and community ambassador, Fred Millar became a pillar within his community and could always be found lending a helping hand at the many activities within the village. A regular at most all sporting events in and around Pakenham, Fred took great pride and a solid interest in assisting young and old alike. He never said no and he always took the time to chat, visit or offer helpful advice to anyone seeking it. His compassion and caring for the people of Pakenham and surrounding area left an indelible impression and an inspiration for all to follow. He has been and will continue to be missed. Fred’s family welcomed visitors during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Saturday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Sunday from 11:45 until 12:45.

A Service to honor and remember Fred took place in the Pilon Family Chapel on Sunday afternoon, March 5th at 1 o’clock.

Spring interment St. Mark’s Anglican Cemetery, Pakenham. In memory of Fred, please consider a donation to the Pakenham Civitan Club or The Grove Nursing Home in Arnprior where Fred received excellent care for the past 5 years.

Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

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

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Boothby, Eileen M. Peacefully at the Carleton Place Hospital, surrounded by her family on Friday, March 3, 2017.

Eileen (nee Yuill) Boothby of RR 2 Almonte, in her 77th year.

Cherished and devoted wife of Dan Boothby.

Dear mother of Dale (Shelly) Boothby and Cindy (Ben) Tubman. Loving grandmother of Danny (Tara), John (Amanda), Benji, Alex (Derrick), Emma, Karlie and the late Sara.

Great-grandmother of Rya, Robert, Elsa, Andrew, Steven, Isabella and Paisley. Motherin-law to Kelley. Sister of Dorothy Legree, late Blanche Desjardins, late Alma Malloch and the late Della Graham. Predeceased by her parents Arthur and Cora Yuill and special uncle Jim. Friends visited the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home 19 McArthur Ave., Carleton Place on Sunday, March 5, 2017 from 2 to 4 P.M. and 7 to 9 P.M. Funeral service was held in the Chapel on Monday, March 6, 2017 at 1 p.m.

Reception followed at Royal Canadian Legion, Carleton Place.

Spring interment Guthrie United Cemetery.

For those desiring, donations to the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. www.barkerfh.com

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Danner Helene “nee Thornbury” Danner

Verna Harold

Verna passed away in hospital, Ottawa on Thursday, February 23rd, 2017 only two days short of her 89th birthday. She was the beloved wife of the late George Hadley Harold and loved mother of Dr. Nancy (Dr. Richard) Moxon of Perth and the late Dr. Donald W. Briggs. She was the dear grandmother of Derek (Melissa) Moxon of Brampton and Robin (Noel) Moxon of Oshawa and great grandmother of Madison, Marlowe and Bennett Moxon. Verna was an active member of the Great War Memorial Hospital Auxilliary, the Perth Community Choir and the Red Hats Society for many years. Family and friends will gather to remember and honour Verna’s life at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. West, Perth, on Saturday March 11th, 2017 from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Memories will be shared at 3:00 P.M. In remembrance of Verna, contributions to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.

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Helene passed away peacefully in the Perth hospital on Wednesday March 1st, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Agnes Thornbury.

Helene will be sadly missed by her dear friends in the community including the Burchell girls, Bonnie Hansen, Marg Sproule, Mary Sproule, her former husband Edward Danner and her extended family. Family and friends gathered at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. West, Perth on Monday, March 6th, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. for a service to honour her life. A reception followed in the Blair & Son Family Centre. In memory of Helene, those wishing are asked to consider a memorial donation to the Alzheimer Society of Lanark County for which she volunteered for many years or the World Wildlife Fund - Canada.

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

Mullin-Campbell, Sheila Peacefully, at home on March 1, 2017 at the age of 70.

Loving mother to Michael and her spectacular dog Chewy. Predeceased by her husband Gregor Campbell. Beloved sister to Jean Gray, Ron Wallace and Fil Wallace. Will be missed

by Mary Mullin and the rest of the Mullin and Wallace clans.

The funeral service took place at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home 19 McArthur Ave. Carleton Place, Ontario on Wednesday March 8, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.

For those who wish, donations to the Ontario SPCA would be appreciated by the family. www.barkerfh.com

Brooke Marion Jane Brooke

Marion passed away peacefully in hospital, Smiths Falls on Saturday, March 4, 2017 in her 81’st year.

Beloved wife for almost 60 years of Eugene “Gene” Brooke. Much loved and respected mother of Steven (Terry) Brooke and Allen (Wendy) Brooke. Sadly missed by her grandchildren Ben, Matthew and David Brooke. Marion was predeceased by her parents Ethel and William Griffin and brothers Mel and Bill Griffin. Sister-inlaw of Delores (the late Carl) Dodds and Joanne (Dennis) Brown. Fondly remembered by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.

Marion was born in London, Ontario on January 6, 1937. She and Gene met in high school and were united in marriage on June 1, 1957 at Trinity United Church in London, Ontario. She started her career as a bookkeeper at TD Bank and Gene with 3M Canada (London).

They lived in London and Dorchester and finally retiring to the Smiths Falls area.

Marion’s outgoing manner and her concern for the well-being of others touched many people throughout her life. Her infectious smile could light up a room.

She and Gene loved boating and travelling and were active members in the Rideau Ridge Snowmobile Club. Most of all Marion loved spending time with family especially her grandsons. She will be sadly missed but forever loved. Family and friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 112 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. In memory of Marion, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

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Sandor Bela

Passed away peacefully on March 5, 2017 in the comfort of his home in his 84th year. He is survived by his wife Margaret and his children: Tami (Sherman) Yeo, Bela (Joanne Service) Sandor, Bruce (Jacqui Bowick) Sandor, and son-in-law David (Annalienne Venuta) McNamara. Grandchildren: Breanna (Adam), Jenna, Kaitlin, Nathaniel, Vincent, Jack, Nicholas, and Ryan (Erica). Greatgrandchildren: Landon, Grace, Declan, Emma, Oliver, and Ava. Bela is preceded in death by his four siblings and his daughter, Maryanne McNamara. Bela was born in …Écs, Hungary to Bela Sandor and Maria Bessenyer on May 12, 1933.

He married Margaret (Bunke) Sandor on December 23, 1959 in Pembroke, Ontario.

He worked as a nursing orderly and ambulance attendant for over thirty years. Our family would like to send our sincere thanks to: Dr. Mooney, Father McNeil, The Smiths Falls Hospital, his personal support workers, and his palliative care nurses. Bela was a very proud Canadian, and will be lovingly missed by his wife, his family, and his friends. “…Én nagyon szeretlek.” - Margaret A celebration of life will be held on Friday, March 10, 2017 at the Trinity United Church (41 Market St. N., Smiths Falls) from 6 - 9 pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider a monetary donation to the Alzheimer’s Association or to the Canadian Diabetic Association. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca

Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls (613) 283-2800 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

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Smith Norbert Joseph Smith

Bert passed away peacefully with his family by his side, in the Perth hospital on Monday, February 20th, 2017 at the age of 95 years. Bert leaves his loving wife Annette (Walker) Smith and his dear son Stephen (Joanne Magnan) Smith and daughter Aileen (late Ken) Dawson and two grandchildren Ryan and Erin Smith. He was the brother of Marilyn (Ron) McNabb, the late Michael Smith, Margaret (Bill) Heinrich and brother-inlaw of Marcella Smith, late Isabel (late Malcolm) MacNaughton and the late Dorothy (late George) Perry and Jean Walker. He will be sadly missed by numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Bert was a quiet, hardworking, loving man who will always be remembered for his generous spirit and kind heart, deeply caring of his family and friends and his loss will be greatly mourned. Family and friends are invited to gather for a prayer service to be held at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Saturday March 11th, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. followed by a reception in the Blair & Son Family Centre. In remembrance of Bert, contributions to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

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

Ferrill, Thérèse Leona (nee Sauvé) Peacefully at the Grove Nursing Home, Arnprior, on Monday March 6, 2017 in her 90th year.

Predeceased by her husband Don and her daughter Brenda. Loving mother of Doug (Donna) and Mia (John McNulty). Proud grandmother of Patrick, David, Kevin, Jeremy, Mark (Kristy) and Charlotte. Great-grandmother of Vanessa, Ellianna and baby girl Warwick.

Survived by her brothers Ben and Rai. Predeceased by her brothers Pierre, Bert and Wayne and her sisters Rita, Maria and Toni.

A funeral mass will take place at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Carleton Place on Thursday March 9, 2017 at 11:30 a.m.

Interment later in the spring at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to St. Mary’s church would be appreciated by the family. www.barkerfh.com

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Currie George Thomas (retired electrician) Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 in the Fairview Manor.

George of union Hall, at the age of 87.

Beloved husband to Muriel. Missed by his son Kevin (Wendy) and grandchildren Melissa, Amie, Wayde. Predeceased by his siblings Florence, Madeline, Wilma and his parents Daniel and Agnes.

Family and Friends Visited C.r. Gamble Funeral Home & CHapel inC. 127 Church St., Almonte, ON, 613-256-3313 On Sunday, March 5, 2017 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. Funeral Service was held in the Chapel on Monday, March 6, 2017 at 11am.

Reception followed at the Almonte Legion.

Spring interment Guthrie United Cemetery (Clayton, ON.) Donations in memory of George may be made to the Almonte General Hospital Fairview Manor Foundation or the Kidney Foundation. A special thanks to the nurses and staff at the Fairview Manor for their care and support.

Condolences & tributes: www.crgamble.com

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Daniel Patrick Norwood

Dan (Junior) Norwood has “gone home” at the Perth Hospital on Tuesday February 28th, 2017. He was the loved father of Diane (Billy) Shafer, Barb (Harry) Cardinal, Lloyd Norwood and Glenn (Brenda) Norwood.

Dan was the proud papa of Jessica, Kelsie, Ryan (Allie), Tyler, Christopher, Jolene, Molly, Megan, Caleb and Olivia and great grandpa of Addison, Scarlett, Bennett, Rylie and Noah. He was the dear brother of Jean (Mike) Mahon, Irene (Bud) Tysick, Rita (Bob) Moore, Mary Theresa (Ken) Beasley, Joanne (Glenn) Fielding, Julia (Bob) Knapp, Betty (Glen) Howald, Kaye (Ken) Kirst and Gordon Norwood. Dan will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by his brother-in-law Bill Bromley and sister-in-law Dorothy Norwood, all his family and many friends. He was predeceased by his parents Dan and Kathleen (McShane) Norwood Sr., sisters Marie Wood and Shirley Bromley and brother Walter Norwood. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Friday March 3, 2017 from 1:00 to 6:00 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in St. John’s Church, Perth, Saturday at 10:00 A.M. Interment St. John’s Cemetery. In remembrance of Dan, contributions to the Epilepsy Society, Kingston “Emily’s Travel Fund” or the Diabetes Association would be appreciated.

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

Joseph Darwyn Mitchell

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Joe passed away tragically as the result of an accident on Monday, February 27th, 2017. He was born February 1st, 1948 to the late Alphonsus and Myrtle (McDougall) Mitchell. Joe was the loved husband and best friend of Darlene (Ritchie) Mitchell and cherished father of Ryan (Sylvia Kerr) and Sean (Kate Crosbie) and proud grandpa of baby Joey. He was the dear brother of Gary (Marilyn) Mitchell and the late Jack Mitchell and brother-in-law of Cathy (Don) Pennett, Dale (Sylvia) Ritchie, Stan (Sharlene) Ritchie, Terry Ritchie, Bob (Linda) Ritchie, Sherry (Lee) Brady and Mark (Dawn) Ritchie. Joe was the dear friend of Carl and Joyce Kilpatrick.

He will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Sunday March 5th, 2017 from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 P.M. Funeral service was held in the Chapel on Monday at 10:00 A.M. followed by a reception in the Blair & Son Family Centre. In remembrance of Joe, contributions to the Calvin United Church or the Laidley Cemetery would be appreciated. Through his death, Joe was able to provide the gift of life to others through organ donation.

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

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GREENE, Cathy - First year Anniversary Mass for Cathy (March 11, 2016) To all Family and Friends: We welcome you to share this special Mass for our dear Cathy.

MEMORIAL MASS for Cathy Greene - Holy Name of Mary Church, Almonte, Ontario.

March 11, 2017 at 4:00p.m.

Still miss and love our dear Cathy.

Beloved wife of Garth Loved Mom to Garth, Glen, Rebecca, Matthew and Families

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Tourangeau, James “Jim”

Passed away on Friday, March 3, 2017, at the Almonte Hospital. Predeceased by his parents and sisters Patricia and Debbie. Beloved husband of Carol. Dear father of Kelvin (Stacey) and Scott (Stephanie). Fondly loved grandfather of Brian (Trina), Jenna (Max), Jasmine and Kyle. Great-grandfather of Mya, Emmett and Lincolin. Fondly remembered by his relatives.

Private arrangements entrusted to the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, Carleton Place.

Donations to the Hospital of one’s choice would be appreciated. www.barkerfh.com

may 28, 1925 - February 28, 2017 Born in Perth, Ontario, Ed died peacefully with his family by his side at Sunnybrook Veterans Centre. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Elva Gallagher (1995), his parents Thomas Williams and Carmel Grennon, and his brothers James (Lois deceased), Frank (Barbara), and John (Linda). Ed is survived by his siblings Donald (Evelyn), Marie Pacini (Basil), Gerald (Donna deceased), Thomas (Diane), Carmel Primeau (Robert), and Patrick (Gloria). Ed will be remembered fondly by 33 nephews and nieces and their spouses. Ed was a parishioner of St. John the Baptist Church in Perth, Ontario and a 4th degree member of The Knights of Columbus. He was a proud member of the Canadian Legion for 57 years. Ed was a veteran of the Royal Canadian Navy 1943-1945 and a veteran of the Canadian Army (48th Highlanders) 1950-1953 stationed in Germany. He was a long-time employee of the Department of Transport (Pearson Airport). The family would like to acknowledge and thank the staff at Sunnybrook Veterans LSFE Wing for the compassionate care Ed received.

Rested at NEWEDIUK FUNERAL HOME, KIPLING CHAPEL, 2058 Kipling Avenue, Toronto (North of Rexdale Boulevard) on Sunday, March 5, 2017 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Our Lady of the Airways Church, 7407 Darcel Avenue, Mississauga on Monday, March 6, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.

Interment at Assumption Cemetery.

If desired, donations may be made to Sunnybrook Veterans Comfort Fund.

Online condolences at newediukfuneralhome.com

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(Long time secretary Chris Merla Law Office) (Former owner-operator CJ’s Taxi, Renfrew) Suddenly but quite peacefully at Hospice Renfrew with loved ones by her side on Sunday morning, March 5th, 2017; Joanne Cunningham of Renfrew passed away following a brief but valiant struggle with cancer. She was 65. Beloved daughter of Ken and Joan Cunningham of Lanark. Devoted and loving mother of Tammy Willmott (Kevin) of Renfrew. Predeceased by her only brother, Garnet Cunningham. Cherished and doting “Grandma” of Tommy Wallace (Heather); Jose Miron; Cody Miron; Gerry Willmott; Kyle Willmott; Tiffany Willmott and “GreatGrandma” of Bentley Willmott; Michael Maw; Xavier DeVries; Colton Forsyth and Hayden Willmott. Also survived by nieces Victoria Cunningham and Katie-Paige Cunningham and a nephew, Philip Cunningham. A tireless single mom, Joanne always placed family ahead of anything else. She worked hard to give her loved ones the very best she could.

She will be missed. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Friday, March 10th from 10 until 11:45. A Funeral Liturgy will be conducted in the Pilon Family Chapel on Friday at 12 noon. Father Ryan Holly officiating. In memory of Joanne, please consider a donation to Hospice Renfrew.

Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

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BARR Bernadette “Bunny” Passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 2, 2017 in the Almonte General Hospital.

“Bunny” (nee Kelly) of Almonte, at the age of 85.

Beloved wife to the late Ray. Loved and respected mother of Wayne (Valerie), Bob (Anne-Marie) and the late Joyce.

Predeceased by her brothers Joe and Donald, also sisters Ann, Veronica and Frances. Cherished “Granny” to Bob, Kelly, Shawn, Tyler, Megan and Michelle, also great-grandmother to Hannah and Emily.

Friends were received at the C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL INC. 127 Church St., Almonte, ON 613-256-3313 for visiting on Monday, March 6th from 6 to 8 PM. Funeral was held Tuesday at Holy Name of Mary Church for Celebration of the Eucharist at 11 AM. Spring interment St. Mary’s Cemetery. Reception followed at Orchard View by the Mississippi. Bunny’s family wish to convey a very special thankyou to the staff at Orchard View on the Mississippi and Dr. Marisa Rossi for their care and support. For those who may choose to honour Bunny with a memorial gift, please consider the Canadian Cancer Society.

Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

FARRELL, Robert –In loving memory of a dear husband who passed away 2 years ago, I lost you dear on March 10, 2015.

Robert the love of my life, I wish you were here today.

We have so many things to say and many things we like to do.

The parting was so sudden, I often wonder why.

But the hardest of all Robert, was the way you had to go.

I do not need a special day to bring you to my mind.

For those tears in my eyes do not always glitter.

And my tears are not always sad, There is never a day that I do not think of a wonderful husband I had in you.

For days or nights you were always there for me.

To your place of rest I travel and flowers I place with care, but no one knows the heartaches, as I turn and leave you there.

So many things have happened Robert since you were called away.

So many precious times to share with you had you been left to stay.

There’s a gift in life that cannot be bought.

That is very rare and true, Is a gift of a wonderful husband like the one I had in you.

Father in Heaven, don’t leave him alone.

Love him in Heaven as I did at home.

Sadly missed and always remembered Your loving wife Iona

C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc.

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IN MEMORIAM

Judith Bailey March 2, 2014

Loved and missed by family and friends

GIFF – In loving memory of a dear Husband and Father, David, who passed away March 12, 1977.

THOMPSON, Russell & Mary Always Remembered In loving memory of our parents. Russell who Love Debbie, Rob and Mike passed March 18,1977 and Mary Feb. 22, 2013.

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Together forever.

Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day Unseen, Unheard but always near Still loved, Still missed and always dear.

Forever loved and remembered Your loving family

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2x32agIN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM BARBER – In loving memory of our son, brother and uncle, Tony Donald, whom God took to be His Angel, 24 years ago tonight, March 10th, 1993.

If tears could build a stairway, and memories build a lane, I’d walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again.

No farewell words were spoken no time to say goodbye you were gone before we knew it. and only God knows why.

My heart still aches in sadness and secret tears still flow, what it meant to lose you, no one will ever know.

Author Unknown – Forever in our hearts, Love Mommy and Leo Daddy, Amanda, Sam, and Faith.

IN MEMORIAM TOM OKAGUCHI May 16, 1953 – February 11, 2008 Hi Tom, I’m back again, It’s been nine years.

It just doesn’t seem possible.

I think of you every day and one of your co-workers were up to see me as we were having coffee.

She was thinking about you and the funny things you did up at the cottage.

Oh, by the way the co-worker was Jean Bissonette.

One of my dear friends and of course the kidding around at the hospital.

Oh by the way Tom, say hi to Mom for me.

You were always the apple of her eye.

When things were very quiet we knew that you were into Mom’s apple pie.

And if you didn’t get it there you went over to Doris Corbetts and Doris would give you a whole pie to take home.

You were so spoiled.

But how can anyone not spoil you.

Well I better get going I got to think of next year.

Tom I love you & miss you as always And also missing you are your nephews Allan, Jamie, Timmy & Todd Coughlin, special friend Dave Kirkwood God be with you and keep you safe Your Angel Sister Nancy

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JONES – In loving memory of Eldon Jones who passed away 35 years ago in March 1982.

If I could write a story It would be the greatest ever told Of a kind and loving father Who had a heart of gold.

I’ll remember all he taught me I’m hurt but won’t be sad Because he’ll send me down the answers And he’ll always be our dad.

Always loving you, Tom and Sandra Jones

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FULLER – In loving memory of our parents Hazel, a dear mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great grandmother who passed away February 27, 2011 and Eric, a dear father, father-in-law, grandfather and great grandfather who passed away May 24, 2003.

Treasured memories keep them near, As time unfolds another year; No longer in our lives to share; But in our hearts they are always there.

Forever in our hearts, your loving family Sharron and Korny, John and Pat, Paul and Asta, Susan and Caleb, Carole, Josephine and Kathy, all your grandchildren and great grand-children

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FITCHELL – In loving memory of our Dad, John Benson Fitchell March 13, 2014.

Remembering you is easy We do it every day.

Now all we have are memories And your pictures in a frame.

You had a smile for everyone You had a heart of gold.

You left the sweetest memories The world could ever hold.

To us you are very special What more is there to say.

Except to wish with all our hearts That you were here today.

Forever loved, Always remembered Darlene Linton, Dianne Park And Families

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VOYCE, Stephanie January 5, 1972 March 8, 1989.

This is for the young lady I never got to know.

It has been 28 years since you left us.

You are gone, but not forgotten.

Forever Remembered Dad

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

HARPER, Carl (Red) – In loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather, brother-in-law and uncle.

We cannot bring the old days back, Your smile we cannot see, We can only treasure the memories, Of days that used to be.

We hope you are still dancing!

Loved and missed always Phyllis Wayne & Kathy Debbie Mary & Norm Carol & Mike Brian & Kim And all your grandchildren Sisters-in law and brothers-in-law Joyce Frank & Nancy Gary & Dianne Judy & Wayne and families

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DOYLE, Patricia July 27, 1954 – March 12, 2016 Nurse’s Prayer Lord…

Open my eyes that I may see those who need care, Fill my heart with compassion and understanding’ Fill my mind with knowledge and wisdom, Give to my hands ability and tenderness, Make my ears attentive and patient to listen, Touch my lips that I may speak words of comfort, Create in my spirit the desire to share.

Grant me, O Lord… the courage to accomplish the difficult task and grant that I may bring a little joy into the lives of those hearts I’ve touched.

Always remembered, always loved Mike and Family

IN MEMORIAM

BRYAN, Donald – In loving memory of a dear Husband, Father and Grandfather, who passed away March 11, 2016.

Nothing can ever take away The love a heart holds dear.

Fond memories linger every day, Remembrance keeps him near.

Always in our Hearts Evelina and Family

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KENNEY – In memory of Lorraine Henery Kenney. The dearest sister of them all, who passed March 8, 2007, ten lonely years ago.

The years we’ve shared have been full of joy.

The memories we’ve made will go on and on.

We haven’t stopped crying since you went away, And we’ve asked God time and time why you couldn’t stay.

You lit up our life, our hopes and our dreams, You’ve opened our eyes to what it all means.

So now that you’re gone, how can we forget Because you were the greatest out of all we have met.

Loving you, Sandra and Tom Jones

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WOOD - July 5, 1966-March 11, 2007 In loving memory of Bradley who passed away 10 years ago The special years will not return When we were all together But the love for you within Our hearts will stay forever.

Missing you, the family

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BRYAN, Donald - In loving memory of a dearly missed Father and Grandfather who passed away March 11, 2016.

Missing You Always You never said I’m leaving You never said Goodbye.

You were gone before we knew it.

And only God knows why.

In life we loved you dearly In death we love you still In our hearts you hold a place That only you can fill.

It broke our hearts to lose you But you didn’t go alone.

A part of us went with you The day God took you home.

Love Always, Never Forgotten Daughter Stephanie And Grandkids Chase, Dusty, Macey and Kiara

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Cedar pickets, rails, post & mill logs for sale,. Call or text 613-913-7958.

Ponderosa: 109 rolling acres SF area. Like new, tip quality, spacious, 3 bedroom 2 bathroom ranch style home, 2 car garage, full basement. Tractor barn. Nature trails. 800 ft setback. Sugar maples. $519, 000. MLS Call Gerry Hudson 1-613-449-1668 Sales Representative Rideau Town & Country Realty Ltd.

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613-924-2466 5x10 closed in trailer, $1,500 o.b.o.; 2006 Chrysler 300, 4 door, V6 auto, certified and E-tested, $5,800 o.b.o.; 1970 Ford garden tractor with blower and mower, $2,200 o.b.o.

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A COMPETITIVE PRICE ON STEEL ROOFING IN STOCK - 29ga, Various colours,soffit & fascia Windows: REBAR, skylight sheets, custom trim. barn/door track & trolleys.

Nails & Screws.

Storage Sheds. Come see us for a price. Levi Weber, 2126 Stone Rd., RR#2 Renfrew

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Cedar (white), quality lumber, most sizes, decking, T&G, channel rustic.

Also huge bundles of cedar slabs and large bags of shavings. www.scoutenwhitecedar.ca (613)283-3629.

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Queen mattress, ceiling fan, ceiling pendant light, weekend luggage, open face helmet with goggles.

Everything is brand new.

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Chrome toolbox for a pickup truck and 1 new spare tire take off. 275-70-18 Ski-doo, 1975 440 EverPhone 613-812-1777 est, antique snowmobile, runs excellent, good condition, $1,500. or best ofInvacare Comet, 4 wheel, fer. 613-342-6526. scooter, 185pds, capacity 390pds, cover and canopy included. 1 year old. Excellent condition. asking Wig, short, stylish, realistic, ash colored, 613-326-0494 $2000. 613-264-3607

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Dealership Name The Furnace Broker City, 8109 Road 38,State Godfrey, ON Phone Number 613-539-9073 All Classic Edge outdoor wood furnaces adapt easily to new or existing heating systems. It’s important that your outdoor furnace and system be properly sized and installed. See your local dealer for more information.

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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 5 Generations of firewood 613-658-3358 after 7pm sales, all hardwood, cut and split. Stored inside. Firewood For Sale, cut & 613-253-8006. split. Contact: Bell’s Machining 613-267-1965 4Sale - Dry hardwood, stored inside. Delivery & pickup options. Call 613-257-5095 for details.

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HUNTING SUPPLIES Canadian Firearms Course and Hunter Education Course - (One stop) on March 25 and 26 in Burritts Rapids. Contact John McKenzie at 613-258-0928 or tallpines@ripnet.com Gun and Sportsman Show Saturday, April 1, 9-4; Sunday, April 2, 9-3 Grenville Fish & Game Club, 2596 Campbell Road North, Prescott, Ontario.

Admission $5.00. Ladies and accompanied children (under 14) free. Admission ticket enters you to win a Savage Arms Axis XP S/S .223. Try your hand at clay shooting, rifle or pistol, 50 cents per shot. Breakfast, all day canteen, draws, displays, buy, sell, trade.

For information: Lynn 613-925-3408. laholmes@truespeed.ca

TD Logging. Tri-axle load firewood logs, 18-21 singles, $1,250; $40 single cord, 100% poplar, minimum order. Haul brush and scrap.

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Safety/Canadian 613-812-5454 or Hunter Fire-arms Courses and ex613-264-5454. ams held once a month at Carp. Call Wenda Cochran 613-256-2409.

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Developmental Services of Leeds and Grenville www.developmentalservices.com

requires Family Home Providers

We are currently seeking a family who is interested in providing a home environment for a young man with an intellectual disability. He enjoys many activities in his community and shows a great interest in music and cats.

With support and guidance, this young man could continue to experience an active role in family and community life.

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If you are interested in opening your home to this individual, or learning more about the opportunities in Family Home, please contact:

Please join us for a Casino Night Fundraiser benefitting injured paramedic Dan O’Connor Saturday March 11th Stewart Community Center, Pakenham Doors open at 6:30 pm To reserve tickets contact Taryn at playfordan2017@gmail.com $25 suggested entry donation Games, food, music and more!

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LAWN & GARDEN Ariens tractor sale, non-currents, single cylinder 42� cut, hydro-static, $2159 plus tax. Twin cylinder 46� cut, hydro-static $2299 plus tax. Full warranty, while supplies last. Free local delivery. Service after Sales since 1999.

Pete’s Lawn & Marine 613-267-7053.

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DRIVERS REQUIRED

Wanted - furnace oil, will remove tank if possible.

Call 613-479-2870.

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

Wanted: Classic & Vintage cars & trucks. Please call Mark 613-360-2699.

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Truck for sale or trade for 6-wheel Argo. 1990 Ford F150 1/2 ton, V8, 302, 5-speed, 92,000km.

613-342-6526.

Heather Nielsen, Manager, Family Home, DSLG P.O. Box 1688, Brockville, ON K6V 6K8 613-345-1290 / hnielsen@dslg.ca

LOST INDOOR ONLY CAT. Missing since November 12/13. Lost from 1012 Perth Rd Smiths Falls/Beckwith area. It is believed that he is safe inside someone’s home. But he may have ran much farther from home then expected. I am still trying to find Neako and he is extremely missed. Neako is 13 years old, black and white coloring, with green eyes. I miss my boy and I’m pleading with my community and surrounding areas to help me find him.

Please call Krista 613299-4885.

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Turn them into cash today.

My hobby, your gain. kentscomics@yahoo.ca 613-539-9617.

Property Wanted: Cash for a farm or land, any location considered. Call Gerry Hudson 1-613-449-1668 Sales Representative Rideau Town & Country Realty Ltd. Property Wanted: Cash Premium prices for farms, acreage, rural homes and waterfront. Free evaluation. Call Gerry Hudson 1-613-449-1668 Sales Representative Rideau Town & Country Realty Ltd.

Wanted for scrap: cars, trucks, vans and appliances. Phone 613-551-6698.

2003 Nissan Altima 2.5, standard trans, summer and winter tires on rims, etested, $800. 613-283-0866

Wanted. Transfer case 1998 Chev 1500 4x4, also looking for front and rear diffs for 1997 Chev 2500 4x4. 613-259-5293.

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***Taxes are Included in Prices*** OTTAWA OUTLET MALL or CARLINGWOOD MALL – April 19......$19.25 PASSPORT SHUTTLE – May 10 – a safe, easy way to apply for a passport ............................................................................................................$19.25 WATERTOWN SHOPPING – May 16 – Salmon Run Mall, Kohls, grocery, Joannes, Target. Afternoon shuttle ....................................................................$55.50 SYRACUSE OUTLET MALL – June 4 – great buys .......................................$55.50 QUILT CANADA – June 14 – Toronto – workshops, demos, marketplace .......$83.00 MYSTERY TOUR – June 28 – includes lunch, coffee break, surprises..............$89.00 SYRACUSE CLASSIC CAR SHOW – July 14 – includes admission ......$86.00 RIDEAU CARLETON CASINO – April 14, May 2 includes $10 slot voucher.......................................................................................$14.50

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VEHICLES

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

Please call Brett

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6 Industrial Road, Kemptville (613) 258-4570, 800-387-0638

CLASS A/Z FLATBED DRIVERS REQUIRED We offer: Competitive wage and benefit package Excellent, well maintained equipment Dedicated tractors Home every weekend Our primary area of operations is from Eastern Ontario to the GTA and Southwestern Ontario.

We require: 2 years AZÂ experience Clean abstract Professional attitude Please call 800-387-0638 for more information or forward resume to info@tibbstransport.com or fax to 613-258-5391. www.tibbstransport.com

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Experience the excitement of the aerospace industry in a rural setting!

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:

Lab Supervisor

Reporting to the Plan Metallurgist the Lab Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the operations of the laboratory and supervision of laboratory technicians.

Qualifications: Candidates must have: Post-Secondary Education in a technical discipline.

1-3 years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment would be an asset.

Must demonstrate: Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to work in a team environment Ability to achieve objectives and goals within tight deadlines with minimal supervision Haley provides an excellent work environment with a competitive wage and a comprehensive benefits package.

We thank all applicants, but only those invited to an interview will be contacted.

ST. JACOBS – June 9-10 – Explore the many shops, galleries and boutiques of Connected to Your Community A/CP/K/P/SF - 30 - Thursday, March 9, 2017 St. Jacobs Village. Enjoy discovering all of famous St. Jacob’s Market has to offer. Dinner at one of the local Mennoite restaurants is included.

No telephone inquiries please Please forward resume to: Magellan Aerospace, Haley 634 Magnesium Road Haley, Ontario Canada K0J 1Y0 Fax: (613-432-0743) Email: jobs.haley@magellan.aero

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60 Bed Long-Term Care Home Merrickville, ON

Personal Support Workers

TOM’S CUSTOM

info@reidgardens.ca 142 Pick Rd. Carleton Place, ON, K7C 3P1 Tel: 613-253-3467 Fax: 613-253-7462 CLS738303_0302

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The Town of Carleton Place is seeking an individual to fill the full-time position of Manager of Child Care Services.

Summary: The Manager oversees all aspects of Child care operations including: finance, human resources, ministerial requirements, developing and implementing policy and procedure, planning and public relations.

Qualification/Experience: • Early Childhood Education Diploma; • Registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators and membership in good standing; • First Aid/CPR C/AED Certification; • Minimum of five years of related supervisory experience preferably in a municipal operation, experience with inclusion of special needs children would be an asset; • Education and/or experience with budgeting or business management practices; • Experience managing large numbers of employees; • Participate in a minimum of 20 hours of professional development per year.

A detailed job description, for this position, can be accessed at www.carletonplace.ca Interested applicants are invited to submit an application in confidence by 12 PM on March 24, 2017 quoting “Manager of Child Care Services” Attention Human Resources by: Mail: Town of Carleton Place Attn: Human Resources 175 Bridge Street Carleton Place, ON K7C 2V8 Email: hr@carletonplace.ca Facsimile: 613 257 8170 We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Town of Carleton Place is an equal opportunity employer following the rules and regulations set out by the Human Rights Code. Personal information submitted will be used for the purposes of determining suitability for this competition only and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) upon request.

Reporting to the Client Services Manager, and based on the policies, procedures and standards of the Alzheimer Society, the Adult Day Program Team Leader will be responsible for developing, implementing, and planning the day-to-day programming for the Adult Day Program. The Team Leader will ensure the quality of client care through the implementation of therapeutic programs, coordination and supervision of program staff and volunteers and utilization of community resources.

QUALIFICATIONS: • Minimum 2 year diploma in Gerontology, Recreation Leadership Studies, or Health Sciences • 5 years of experience working in an Adult Day Program or Activation Department.

• Knowledge and experience working with individuals with Alzheimer disease and related dementia • Experience planning, implementing and evaluating activities.

• Experience with managing and directing staff and volunteers.

• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.

• Excellent organizational and decision making/ problem solving skills.

• Current CPR Training.

• Access to a vehicle and appropriate license and insurance coverage.

• Good knowledge of community resources.

Please submit resumes to Melinda Coleman by email: mcoleman@alzllg.ca or by mail: 115 Christie Lake Rd. Perth, On K7H 3C6. *only those being considered will be contacted

Carol Tonge Fax: 613-269-3534 E-mail: carolyn@hilltopmanor.ca HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Insured and Bonded Free Estimates

(613)283-8475

LIVESTOCK

HELP WANTED

8 good polled registered Limousin heifers, born in February. Quiet. Will make excellent replacement heifers 613-257-2522 or 613-623-3363.

Horseshoeing & trimming.

Certified Farrier, call John 613-267-7478.

Car Detailer

Purebred Charolais Bulls, good selection of yearlings, also 1 Black Angus.

Free boarding until July 1, 2017. 613-275-2930.

Import Car dealership

FINANCIAL / INCOME TAX

Required for a growing

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Specializing in roof barn & aluminum/ vinyl siding painting *30 years experience. *Screw nailing and roof repairs.

We are committed to meet the standards of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), should you require accommodation of any nature please notify us in order that we may provide equal access for this opportunity.

The Alzheimer Society Lanark Leeds Grenville is seeking a Team Leader for the Adult Day Program in Almonte and Carleton Place.

TOWN OF CARLETON PLACE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

AIRLESS PAINTING

Casual/On-Call Positions Please fax or e-mail resume and cover letter to:

For the Municipal Landfill located on County Rd 16 Part time position. Two days/week. Must be able to work outside in all weather.

Current OPP security check and a valid driver’s license are required.

Pay range is $15.47 -$18.82 per hour.

Deadline is 4:00 pm Wednesday 29th March, 2017.

For a copy of a detail job description, please visit the municipal website at www.merrickville-wolford.ca under “Apply for”, or contact the municipal office at 613-269-4791

FARM Everything in shed must go. Newfield tractor, Ford half-ton, skill & power saws, battery chargers, desk, assorted tools. Including 5 truck loads of dry firewood.

613-359-5275.

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Landfill Site Attendant

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Enjoy the outdoors and staying busy, we may have the position for you. We are looking for candidates for the Garden Center and Yard. Customer service is number one so staff should be prepared to smile and assist whenever needed. Duties will range from sales and service, assist in loading vehicles, to plant and property maintenance. Must be willing to perform a wide range of tasks, work in any weather conditions, be available weekends, and be physically active.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HILLTOP MANOR

Now HiriNg

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Wanted to buy, horses, colts and ponies, all types.

Contact Bob Perkins at 613-342-6030.

The Only Way, Personal and Small Business Tax Preparation. Certified and Professional, prompt and efficient service. Patricia Hendry 613-200-0559 (home). Answering service available.

Supply resume by email Sales@rallyhonda.com

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Highway 15 North, Smiths Falls 613-283-1880 www.rallyhonda.com

The Alzheimer Society Lanark Leeds Grenville is looking for Personal Support Workers for our Weekend Respite site in Smiths Falls Daytime, Afternoon and Midnight shifts may be available on a permanent or on-call basis.

Our Respite runs Friday afternoons to Sunday afternoons.

Previous experience with dementia care is recommended.

Please e-mail your resume to Leisha Currier, Education and Support Coordinator lcurrier@alzllg.ca or mail to: The Alzheimer Society Lanark Leeds Grenville 115 Christie Lake Rd. Perth, ON K7H 3C6

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General Office Help required. Good phone manner. $13/hr email: mistyriver@rogers.com Immediate openings for two AZ drivers. Steady miles running OntarioFlorida. Top industry pay.

Teams welcome. Call 613-802-2177.

Volunteers and household donations needed for Little Paws Gift & Thrift Store, Carleton Place. Supporting local animals.

613-256-1653. Can pick up.

Wanted: good, reliable help for spring and fall work on crop farm. Might involve some work during summer months. References & valid drivers licence are required.

Kemptville east area. Reply by mail to: Box PF c/o Metroland, PO Box 158, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4T1

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1-888-967-3237 1-888-WORD ADS

HELP WANTED

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Experience required

Join our team!

Bring in resume to the service counter or email: tommcallisterservicemanager@gmail.com Canadian Tire 10 Ferrara Drive, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 5K4

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HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

FULL-TIME POSITION for WOOL OPERATIONS

Forklift License (Counter Balance) & Propane Certification an asset Physical Labour & Lifting Involved Monday to Friday (40 Hours) Benefit Package & Pension Plan Available Fax resume to 613-257-8896 or drop resume off at:

We appreciate all applications but will contact only those who have been selected for an interview.

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Housekeepers

for an Assisted Living facility.

Candidates should have experience with Seniors and be willing to work from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm available 7 days/week. WHMIS an asset.

For more information, please forward your CV to bsccarleton@symphonyseniorliving.com Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

FOR RENT

FOR RENT

FOR RENT

FOR RENT

FOR RENT

Almonte, Bachelor apartment, first floor, secure heritage building, mostly seniors, available May. $625 plus. No pets. All amenities. 613-257-5711.

Balderson, 1 bedroom, 2nd floor apartment, furnished or unfurnished, heat & hydro included, non smoking, Available immediately. $900/mnth.

Gerry 613-278-0088.

Chambers St., Smiths Falls, 2 bedroom, 2nd floor, quiet building. Mature tenant preferred. No pets. $750/month plus hydro. 613-285-7363.

Downtown Smiths Falls, One Bedroom apartment, security building with elevator. Fridge, stove, heat, hydro, water & parking included. Available immediately. 613-284-1736.

Kemptville. Bright, large 2 bedroom basement apartment with new washer, dryer, fridge, stove. $850/month plus hydro.

Parking. Back yard.

613-258-7931.

Almonte, studio, loft apartment, rather unique, separate sleeping area, secure heritage building, mostly seniors, available July. $695. plus. No pets.

All amenities.

613-257-5711.

Carleton Place, Seniors 50’s Plus Building. No smoking, no pets. First & last months rent $750.00 & up. 1 & 2 bedroom apartments.

Call 613-863-6487 or 613-720-9860

Classifieds

Smiths Falls. Rooms for rent, share house. First and last months required.

Utilities included. Available April. 1. 613-206-1777.

Minutes from the town of Sharbot Lake, executive home on beautiful clear O’Reilly Lake.

Three bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open concept, large sunroom. Electric forced air heat pump system and air tight wood fireplace insert. $1350 plus utilities.

613-264-0002 for more info.

Perth: Large two storey 1+ Bedroom row-house, very private, three piece bathroom on each floor, large balcony and deck, electric radiant in-floor heating (new energy efficient system), free parking, coin laundry facility, TV, internet, phone jacks, no water/sewage costs. $890.00/month plus utilities. Available May. 01st. 613- 479-2164.

1 & 2 bedroom apartment, 41 Sunset Towers, Perth, Available immediately.

Contact Bud 613-267-0567 1 bedroom upstairs apartment to sublet available immediately, located just outside of Perth.

613-200-7510.

2 bedroom apartment on Brockville St. in Smiths Falls. $750 per month plus electricity. Upper unit. No pets. 613-283-3313.

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Colonel By Luxury adult apartments. Close to County Fair Mall in Smiths Falls. Air conditioning, exercise room, party room, library and elevator. 613-283-9650.

1 Room for rent, 42 Church St West, Smiths Falls, full-time working quiet person, all inclusive, $120/wk. 613-812-2400.

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2 Bedroom, 1 bathroom lower level unit. Central air, laundry facilities onsite, garage and parking available. Heat and Water included $975/month. Located in quiet neighborhood in Carleton place.

613-257-8541

TENDERS

TENDERS

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LANARK COUNTY HOUSING CORPORATION 52 Abbott Street North, Unit #4 Smiths Falls, Ontario K7A 1W3

Bids are invited for the following:

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

The St. Lawrence Parks Commission Available Employment Opportunity Blacksmith & Lead Interpreter, Blacksmith Shop Miller & Lead Interpreter, Grist Mill For more details visit:

Parks.on.ca

Public opening to be held immediately thereafter.

Lowest or any bid not necessarily accepted.

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TENDER # 17-013 COMMERCIAL GRASS CUTTING / TRIMMING UPPER CANADA DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD Invites tenders for Commercial Grass Cutting and Trimming for the 2017 & 2018 seasons at our schools in the Smiths Falls & South Grenville Families of Schools.

Tender closes at 3:00PM Friday, March 24, 2017.

The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted.

Tender forms may be obtained by contacting: Purchasing & Admin Services Email: purchasing@ucdsb.on.ca Phone: 613-342-0371 Jeff McMillan Chair of the Board

Toll Free 1-888-967-3237 1-888-WORD ADS

For additional information please call 613-283-2555.

Sealed bids will be received by the Lanark County Housing Corporation, 52 Abbott St. N. Unit #4, Smiths Falls, Ontario, K7A 1W3 until 11:00 A.M., Wednesday April 5, 2017. Attention: Director

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Bid Documents are available at the address listed below.

142 Franktown Rd, Carleton Place, ON N or email to ccwghq@wool.ca

HELP WANTED

FOR RENT

PT# 001-17 Replacement of 18 Unit Heating Systems Location: Parkland Court, Smiths Falls, Ontario

CANADIAN CO-OPERATIVE WOOL GROWERS LIMITED

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FOR RENT

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Newboro, Border wanted, 2nd floor furnished bedroom and living room with keyed lock, also partial kitchenette. Access to full kitchen. $450/month.

613-272-8989.

Perth, newly painted 4 bedroom house in quiet subdivision, 2 car garage, family room, great back area with a view and lots of privacy. Wood fireplace with new electric heat pump furnace as back up.

5 appliances. Accessible back entrance. Bedrooms on upper or lower floor.

Available April 1. $1,500/month plus utilities. 613-264-8143.

Small 1 bedroom apartment for rent, Perth, ON, close to downtown, hospitals, etc. $700/month.

613-812-0809.

Smiths Falls, 1 bedroom, $700 utilities included. offstreet parking. newly renovated, available immediately. 613-283-2266.

Smiths Falls. 1 bedroom apartment,central air, heat, laundry, storage and parking included. Hydro extra. $ 8 5 0 / m o n t h .

613-889-2894.

Smiths Falls- 1 bedroom apt. Behind Food Basics, near schools. Fridge, stove, no pets. $650/plus.

Available April 1.

647-639-0064 e-mail: LHammell@sympatico.ca Smiths Falls, 3 bedroom $900/mnth including heats. First & last, references. 613-283-0519 Smiths Falls.

Ground floor, 1 bedroom, quiet bldg. Newly decorated.

Non-smoker preferred. $700/month plus hydro.

613-285-7363 after 5 p.m.

Smiths Falls.

Large ground floor, 2 bedroom apartment in older home.

Close to downtown. Back yard, deck, parking and storage. Includes fridge, stove, dishwasher, heat, hydro and water. Available April 1st. $1,200/month.

613-283-5946.

COMMERCIAL RENT

HALL RENTAL HANLEY HALL

Corner of McGill & William Sts.

Smiths Falls Air conditioned

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AUCTION SALE Saturday, March 18th at 9:30 a.m.

To be held at our facility 15093 Cty Rd 18, East of Osnabruck Centre From Hwy 401 take Ingleside Exit #770 Dickinson Dr., travel North approx.

1-1/2 kms to Osnabruck Centre, turn East onto Cty Rd 18, travel ½ km.

Watch for signs!

We Have Been Commissioned to Auction a Fantastic Collection of Phonographs, Gramophones, A Large Qty of Advertising & Collectible Items Related to Early Years’ Music, as well as a Great Assortment of Other Quality Antiques & Collectibles from The Extensive Collection of Mr. Bruce Straby of Greely, ON. Note This is a fine display that Mr. Straby has spent in excess of the last half century acquiring, be sure to attend!!!

For full listing and pictures visit www.theauctionfever.com after March 8th Owner & Auctioneer Not Responsible for Loss or Accident Note: We are booking spring on-site farm, real estate, and general estate auctions.

Be sure to call and book early to be assured your desired date. The most successful spring auction is planned, promoted and prepared for during the winter.

Now accepting consignments of farm & industrial machinery, recreational items, and tools for our spring May 6th consignment auction.

Prop: Mr. Bruce Straby Of Greely ON Terms: Cash or Good Cheque with proper I.D. Auction Conducted By Peter Ross Auction Services Ltd. Ingleside, ON 613-537-8862 www.theauctionfever.com

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Auction Sale Lanark Civitan Hall Lanark, ON

Saturday, March 11, 2017

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ROB STREET AUCTION SERvICE LTd.

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Wednesday March 15th, 2017 Start time 6pm Viewing 5pm Tin Toys, Stamps, Cement Mixer, John Deere Lawn Tractor, Guitars, Good Glass, Tools, Dolls, Collectibles Canteen on site Rob Street Auction Services Ltd. Auctioneers: Bev Street and Rob Street 24 Family Lane, Lombardy, ON Corner of Hwy. 15 S and Bay Rd (4 miles south of Smiths Falls) 613-284-2000 streetfleamarket@hotmail.ca See our website for ALL info, details and pictures. www.streetfleamarket.net

AUCTION SALE

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SUN, MARCH 19, 2017 @ 10 AM SHARP! FOR MR. JOSEPH TURNER OF OTTAWA TO BE HELD @ MARSHALL’S AUCTION HOUSE 2913 CTY RD 21 SPENCERVILLE This Auction features antique furniture, glass, china, collectibles, tools, stackable washer/dryer, fridge, stove, freezer & much more! Auctioneers Note: A wide variety of items, expect surprises. For a detailed list w/photos go to www.lmauctions.ca Auctioneer or Owner not responsible for lost, stolen, damaged articles, accidents day of sale. Canteen.

Terms: Cash, Debit, Visa, Mastercard 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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GARAGE SALE

GARAGE SALE

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

Mchaffies Flea Market

WORK WANTED

LOST & FOUND

Carleton Place, 1 private & 1 semi private rooms, walk out basement floor, for elderly or mentally challenged person. For more information call Lisa 613-253-0853.

Certified Mason. 12 years experience. Chimney repair, restoration, parging, repointing. Brick, block and stone. Small/big job specialist. Free estimates.

613-250-0290.

Found: Soia&Kyo, XXS, grey parka. Drummond St. Perth.

Email: vjpasz@gmail.com

REAL ESTATE

Auction 10 a.m.• Viewing 9 a.m.

Auctioneer: Jim Beere

ROOM / BOARD

Treed Building Lot, 2 plus acres, 10 km, West of Perth off Cty Rd 10, Scotch Line. Phone: 613-267-5674, 613-326-1604.

Lost: family ring, rose gold with multi colored birthstones. Costco or Housecleaning in Perth or home depot parking lot surrounding area. Reliable, Kanata or Carleton Place. trustworthy, with referenc- Reward. 613-257-4893 es. 613-326-1816 Seamless Eavestrough, renovations, deck restoration, roadside mowing, grading, painting, roofing, line painting, cottage jacking, fencing, dump runs.

613-257-8143 or 613-264-8143.

PERSONAL 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, 257-3138, 272-3105, 203-3713, 826-2566, 283-5038.

Semi-retired, all home renovations, interior & exterior, years of experience.

Call Brent 613-283-6088.

A Small Job or More.

Renovations/Repairs.

Kitchen & Bath, Tub-toshower conversions, grab bars, painting, plumbing, flooring, tile, countertops, decks.

613-858-1390, 613-257-7082.

GARAGE SALE Almonte Antique Market, 26 Mill St. in historic downtown Almonte.

613-256-1511. 50 vendors. Open daily 10-5.

Overeaters Anonymous 613-264-5158

LEGAL

WORK WANTED

A Load to the dump Cheap! Clean up renovations, clutter, garage sale junk or dead trees brush.

613-899-7269.

LEGAL

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS All claims against the Estate of the late Andrew Pattison Murdoch, of the Municipality of North Grenville, County of Grenville, who died on the 31st day of January, 2017 must be filed with the undersigned representatives on or before the 17th day of March, 2017, after which date the estate will be distributed having regard only to the claims of which the Estate Trustees then shall have notice.

DATED: at Morrisburg, Ontario this 16th day of February, 2017.

Mervin Zummach, Estate Trustee Howard Beaudette, Estate Trustee By: Horner & Pietersma Barristers & Solicitors, P.O.Box 733, MORRIBURG, Ontario K0C 1X0

Classifieds get results.

283-3182 Toll-free 1-888-9673237 1-888WORD ADS

Solicitors for the Estate.

AUCTIONS

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Wrong for Each Other is the latest Norm Foster production being staged by Perth’s Studio Theatre. It opens Thursday, March 30 for seven shows.

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UNRESERVED REAL ESTATE & CHATTEL AUCTION of The Burritts Rapids General Store Saturday March 25, 2017 7 Grenville Street, Burritts Rapids Public Preview starts 10 AM Chattel Auction starts at 11 AM The Real Estate will sell at 12 PM

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NO BUYERS PREMIUM ! ****Open House Dates**** Friday March 3, 4 PM to 7 PM Saturday March 4, 1 PM to 4 PM Sunday March 5, 1 PM to 4 PM The Real Estate: Mixed Use Zoning - Commercial & Residential.

Original Stone General Store built in 1846 by Alfred Tate, with attached barge board house, built by Hugh Conn, 1st Reeve of Marlborough Township. 3600 sq.ft., 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home with small apartment and retail/studio storefront. Spacious, bright and well maintained. Ready to move in condition. Home situated on 66’x66’ Corner lot. Municipality of North Grenville. Final 2016 Taxes: $2499.02 Photos of Real Estate & Chattels to be sold in this auction on our website. Questions or want to book your free no obligation Auction appointment to see how we can get you action by Auction? Call or text Dan 613-285-4224. Private viewing available after the open house date.

DAN PETERS AUCTION Home Office (613) 284-8281 New Mattress Sales (613) 284-1234 email: info@danpetersauction.com Website: www.danpetersauyction.com

Wrong for Each Other will be so right for Studio Theatre audiences Unarguably, Norm Foster has been the most produced playwright in Canada every year for the past 20 years.

His plays receive an average of 150 productions annually making him, by far, the most produced playwright in Canadian history. And no wonder.

Foster has written more than 50 plays, wonderful comedies with a little heartache thrown in for good measure. Although he writes for the professional stage, many of his plays are released to community theatres, and are we happy about that!

Studio Theatre Productions is pleased to present one of his most charming classics.

Wrong For Each Other revolves around a couple who meet, marry, divorce, and then meet again. It is a fascinating dance of actors with Hugh McCulloch and Laurie Reesor playing the couple after divorce, and Lucas Tennant and Mary Ann Majaury portraying the same couple when they meet, during the courtship and into their marriage.

Jeremy Dutton is one of Perth Studio Theatre’s many talented and hard working directors. I met with Jeremy to talk about his latest dabble in the directing pool.

I asked Jeremy why he is such a fan of Norm Foster, and why he chose to use four actors, rather than two in this play. His response was both insightful and humorous – which

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I think describes Jeremy’s directing style perfectly.

“This particular show is sharp, witty and caring – a great look at relationships in our modern age. Foster’s writing is well received as it deals with everyday people and their problems. Just because we are similar to many other people and share the same common concerns does not mean that we are unimportant. It is, indeed, the realization that we have many things in common with most other ‘commoners’ that make us feel important.

The choice to use two pairs of actors is one way of supporting small town theatre, allowing for four talented actors to be involved and share the fun. We do a Norm Foster play almost every season...to make us laugh and to remind us how we all belong.”

Jeremy also confided that it has been his long-held dream to do a play with a very simple set, and just project images on a screen. Well, Jeremy is doing just that with this production. Using Studio Theatre’s newly-acquired rear projection technology, different locales will appear to set each scene as the two couples flow back and forth in time. Look for more details on this fascinating new side of Studio Theatre productions in a few weeks.

Working alongside Jeremy as his assistant director and stage manager, I find it fasci-

nating to watch the four actors study each other at every rehearsal, fine tuning mannerisms and voice inflections to make the blending of two people at different times in their lives appear seamless and believable. Physically the actors had to be about the same size, and hair about the same length and texture. Interesting side note here – Lucas and Hugh will not cut their hair until just before the show opens and then will go together to the barber to get exactly the same haircut. Now that is dedication to detail!

Wrong For Each Other premieres at the Studio Theatre on Thursday, March 30 for seven shows, March 30, 31, April 1, 7 and 8 at 7:30 p.m., and April 2 and 9 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $22 (cash only) at the Book Nook, 60 Gore St. E, and $22 plus service fee at Shadowfax, 67 Foster ST., (613-267-6817; shadowfax.on.ca) and Tickets Please, in the Matheson Museum Visitor Centre, 11 Gore St. E. (613-485-6434; ticketsplease. ca) both of which accept instore, phone, online and credit card purchases. Tickets are $24 at the door, and $10 at the door for students with ID. Attend opening night and save $5.

For complete show details, dates and ticket information, please visit studiotheatreperth. com.

Submitted by Jane Stott for Studio Theatre

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Euchre- 4 hand, March 16, 7:30 p.m. Sponsor: The Town & Country Tenants Assoc., 375 Country St., light lunch. Contact Norma at 613256-4179.

Hub Hospice Palliative Care, Introduces Good Grief, Led by: Barbara Carroll, PHD, 3rd Monday each month, Mar 20, 10:30-noon, Parish House, 70 Clyde St. 613-883-6646 barbaracarroll@rogers.com Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Fit as a Fiddle, every Friday. 10am. Held at the Almonte United Church. Transportation provided.

Call Home Support to reserve 613-256-4700.

Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Lunch Bunch, Thursday, March 16, at the Mills’ office, 67 Industrial Drive. Transportation provided.

Call Home Support to reserve 613-256-4700.

Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Music and Memories Lunch program, Tuesday, March 21.

Transportation provided. Entertainment: “Ukulele Ladies”. Information: Home Support 613256-4700 or Jean Perry 613-257-3296.

Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Music and Memories Lunch program, Tuesday, March 7 & 21. Transportation provided. Entertainment: “Ukulele Ladies”. Information: Home Support 613-256-4700 or Jean Perry 613-257-3296.

Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, slots & buffet supper. Tuesday, March 14. Information: Home Support 613-256-4700 to reserve.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Baby Talk playgroup for parents and infants 0-12mnths, Almonte Library. Mondays Mar 6, 20, 27, 2-3pm. 613-283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Mondays, Mar 6, 20, 27, Naismith School, 9:00 a.m.-12p.m. 613-283-0095 Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Thursdays, Mar 2, 9, 23, 30. Naismith School, 9:00 a.m.-noon. 613-283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Tuesdays, Mar 7, 21, 28. Naismith School, 9:00 a.m.-noon. 613-283-0095 Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Wednesdays, Mar 8, 22. Naismith School, 9:00 a.m.-noon. 613-283-0095

Carleton Place and District Pink Ladies Breast Cancer Support Group meet the third Thursday of the month 2:00-4:00 p.m. Further info. Contact Anne 613-253-0450.

Carleton Place Lions Club Monthly Euchre Tournament. Saturday, March 11. Army Navy Club (across from McEwan’s gas station).

Light lunch 12, tournament starts 1 p.m. Prizes.

2 person teams, 8 games played.

Community Home Support- Carleton Place- Foot Care Clinics, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call Home Support for more information and to book appointments 613-253-0733.

Community Home Support- Carleton Place- Ladies Tea. Wednesday, March 15th at the Home Support Office. at 1:30. Call Home Support to reserve/info on Diner’s Clubs and Transportation 613-253-0733.

Community Home Support- Carleton Place- Luncheon. Wednesday, March 8, at the Home Support Office at 12:00. Call Home Support to reserve/info on Diner’s Clubs and Transportation. 613-253-0733.

Community Home Support- Carleton Place - Cuisine from Around the World Featuring French Cuisine. March 22 at the Home

Support Office. at 5-7pm. Call Home Support to reserve/info 613-253-0733.

Community Home Support- Footcare Clinics on Tues & Thurs. For Appt. 613-2530733.

Euchre, every 2nd, 3rd and 4th Monday of the month. 7:30 p.m. Legion. Sponsor: Ladies Auxiliary. Bring your friends. Lunch/prizes. 613253-6375.

Good Food for a Healthy Baby, every Thursday, 1-3 p.m. 30 Bennett Street. Info: 613257-2779 ext 3106 (or ext 3100).

Ladies Darts, every Tuesday starting 7:00 p.m. Legion. Sponsor: Ladies Auxiliary.

Lanark Drum Circle meets at the CP Museum, March 12 (the 2nd Sunday of every month) at 1:30. Learn traditional songs and teachings. Open to all, info 613-257-1014.

Monthly Breakfast, Carleton Place Legion, Mar 11. 8-10:30am. 2 eggs, bacon, sausage, homefries, pancakes, toast, baked beans, juice, tea and coffee. Everyone Welcome. Ann 613-257-1727 Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Mondays, Mar 6, 20, 27. Carambeck Community Centre, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 613-283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Thursdays, Mar 2, 9, 23, 30. Arena, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 613-283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Tuesdays, Mar 7, 21, 28, Arena, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

613-283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Wednesdays, Mar 8, 22, 29, Carambeck Community Centre, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 613-283-0095.

Parents and Children’s Group every Monday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. 30 Bennett Street. Info: 613-257-2779 ext 3107 (or ext 3100).

Parent’s Lifeline of Eastern Ontario support group meets monthly on 3rd Wednesday at CP Open Doors 6:30-8:30 pm. Drop in. All are welcome Rotary Club of Carleton Place & Mississippi Mills meet every Monday evening at 6:15 at Thirsty Moose, Mill St. (Carleton Place).

Info: Louise 613-253-2602.

KEMPTVILLE Baby Talk, Wednesday, March 15, 1:303 p.m. Madison Montessori Academy, 2965 County Rd 43.

Kemptville Horticultural Society March meeting, Wednesday, March 15 at 7:30, Kemptville Pentecostal Church, 1964 County Road #43. Guest speaker: Tom Bryant from Floral Design Landscaping, Softscaping Your Garden.

Everyone Welcome.

LANARK Euchre, every Thursday, 1:00 p.m. Legion Hall. Sponsor: Ladies Auxiliary. Lunch. Prizes.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Thursdays, Mar 2, 9, 23, 30. Maple Grove School, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 613-283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Wednesdays, Mar 8, 22, 29. Maple Grove School, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 613-283-0095.

St. Patrick’s Day Supper, Friday, March 17, 6:00 p.m. St. Andrew’s United Church, 115 Clarence Street. Irish Stew and homemade desserts. Entertainment by the Clyne Brothers.

Tickets in advance call 613-259-5410 or 613259-2010.

MERRICKVILLE Merrickville Legion every Wednesday darts and every Saturday Legion open noon4pm.

Merrickville Legion Dinner and Dance, March 10. Chicken, served at 6 p.m. Music by Ron Donnelly. 7-11 p.m.

Merrickville Legion, General meeting, 7pm, March 14.

Merrickville Legion, Legion Awards, 2pm5pm, March 12, Special Day. All members encouraged to attend.

Merrickville Legion, Seniors Luncheon, 11-3pm, March 16, soup, sandwiches and dessert.

Merrickville Legion St Patrick’s Dinner and Dance, March 17. Irish stew, served at 6 p.m. Music by Good n’ Country. 7-11 p.m.

PAKENHAM Pakenham Community Home Support sponsors: Foot care, transportation, meals on wheels, Tuesday luncheons. Info/appointment (613)624-5647.

Pakenham Horticultural Club March 15 7:30pm. St Andrews United Church, Telsing Andrews, owner of Aster Lane Edibles, will share her passion for both useful and beautiful plants. All welcome. Info Sherryl 613-800-1236

PERTH Bi-monthly meeting of the Perth Cohousing Initiative will be held Thurs, March 16, 6-8 pm, at McMartin House, 125 Gore St. E. Everyone’s welcome. Dessert will be served.

Details, 613-264-8590.

Bridge, Perth Duplicate Bridge Club meets 7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 16 at Perth Civitan Club. For partnership contact Bert Picard 613267-5305.

Community Dinner at the Table, 190 Gore Street East Perth on Saturday March 18. 4:306:00, with volunteers from St. Paul’s United Church assisting.

Community Home Support Day Hospice runs every Thursday 10-3pm, The group is for people with life-limiting illness. Pre-register 613-267-6400.

Community Home Support Lanark County Bereavement Support Group meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month 1-3pm at 40 Sunset Blvd, Info: 613-267-6400 Friends of the Tay Watershed AGM. Public Welcome. Tuesday, March 21, 1:00, Perth Legion, 26 Beckwith St E. Information www. taywatershed.ca or 613-264-8856.

Glad Tidings Prayer Group, Prayer Line 613-279-3064 ask for Hope.

Good Food for a Healthy Baby, every Thursdays, 10-12 p.m. St. James Church (Beckwith St. entrance), Info: 613-257-2779 ext 3106 (or ext 3100).

Irish Language in Canada with Danny Doyle, Perth Library. Saturday, March 11 at 10:30am March Break at the Library - March 13-17, 1:30pm. Monday: Gerry Mitchell Sing-a-long, K-Gr.3. Tuesday: Paws for a Story with Chance & Judy, age 4-12yrs. Wednesday: Makerspace, age 7-12yrs. Thursday: Story & Craft, age 4-7yrs. Friday: Let’s Talk Science: Coding Workshop, age 7-12yrs Register at the library!

Monthly Blood Pressure Clinic at the Factory entrance A in Perth. Takes place the 3rd Wed. of the month. 11 - 2 pm. Call 613-2677000 Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, infant playgroup, Thursdays Mar 2, 9, 23, 30 The Dance Studio, 1-2pm. 613-283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Mondays Mar. 6, 20, 27. Taycare Senior Centre, 9:30-noon 613-283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Thursdays Mar 2, 9, 23, 30. The Dance Studio, 9:30-noon 613-283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Tuesdays Mar. 7, 21, 28, Taycare Senior Centre, 9:30 a.m.-noon. 613-283-0095 Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Wednesdays, Mar. 8, 22, 29. Perth Library, 10noon. 613-283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre Workshop, Positive Discipline, Stewart School, Mar 21, 28 & Apr 4, 6pm-8pm. 613-283-0095.

Parents and Children’s Group, every Tuesday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at St James Church (Beckwith St. entrance). Info: 613-283-9307 #3100.

Perth & District Historical Society Meeting. Musical evening with Janet Coward and group recognizing Dominion Day and Canada’s 150th. March 16, 7:30 pm, Royal Canadian Legion, 26 Beckwith St. (Information, 613-2640094 www.perthhs.org) Perth Old Tyme Fiddler’s Dance, Classic Country Music, Perth Lions Hall, 7:30 p.m.

March 10. Info: 613-259-2569 or 613-283-8703.

The Butterfly Fan Club- Perth & District Breast Cancer Support Group. Thurs., March 16, 7-9 p.m. Perth Family Health Centre, 33 Lewis St. Info: Carleen 613-812-4474. Monthly meetings 3rd Thursday.

RURAL 4 Hand Euchre Friday, March 17, 7:30 p.m., Pierces Corners Hall. Light lunch. All welcome.

Info: 613-489-1684 6 hand euchre, light lunch, every Saturday, 1 p.m. Montague & District Seniors Club, 658 Rosedale Rd S. (613)283-8482.

6-Hand Euchre, Thursdays, 7:30 pm. Everyone Welcome. Royal Canadian Legion, Upper Rideau Branch #542, Westport.

All You Can Eat Spaghetti, March 17, 6 pm, Royal Canadian Legion, Upper Rideau Branch #542, Westport.

Alzheimer Society- Portland Caregiver Support Group - for those who are caregivers of someone with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. 3rd Friday each month, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Country Roads Community Health Centre, 4319 Cove Rd. at Hwy. 15.

Annual pancake breakfasts, March 18th & 25th, 8 am-noon , provided by Anglican Parish of Kitley at Church Hall, Frankville. Maple syrup by Gibbons Family Farm.

Canadian Legion Upper Rideau Branch #542, Westport. Jeff Code & Silver Wings, Sun. March 12, 2-6pm Light luncheon served. Proceeds to Generator for Legion.

Diabetes and You Support and Education Drop-In. 3rd Thursday of month. Stress Management, Janice Giffin, SW. Thursday March 16, 10-11:30 a.m. Country Roads Community Health Centre, 4319 Cove Rd., Portland.

Elphin Presbyterian Church Saint Patrick’s Day Stew Dinner, Elphin Presbyterian Church Hall, Friday, March 17, 5-7 p.m. Proceeds to Elphin Presbyterian Church.

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Euchre Tournament at Toledo Legion, Saturday March 18, Registration 12-12:30pm with play starting at 1pm. 10 games. First 100 to register to play.

Fun and Fitness, Mondays, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Watson’s Corners Hall. Info: Kara 613-2592182.

Fun, Food & Faith, a Lenten Supper, with hearty soups, rolls & desserts. Fri., March 10th, 6 p.m. at Newbliss Anglican Church Hall. All Welcome. Info: 613-284-0307.

Heckston United Church, March 19, 4:307pm, St. Patricks Day Supper.

Hilltop Jamboree, Sunday, March 12, McDonald’s Corners Agricultural Hall. Doors open noon. Supper 5 p.m. Music starts at 1 p.m.

Kitley Elders invite you to join us, March 16th at noon for Potluck luncheon & Celtic music by “Fiddlers Plus”, at St. Andrews Hall,Toledo. All welcome.

Kitley Elders Potluck Lunch Thursday March 16, noon, St Andrews United Church Hall at Toledo. All welcome. Info: Alice 613284-0307.

New Horizon Club will meet in the Burritt’s Rapids Community Hall. Wednesday, March 22, noon. A potluck lunch will kick off a celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday. Special guest Mr. Brian Porter.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Tuesdays, Mar 7, 21, 28. Montague, Centennial Hall, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 613-283-0095.

Rideau Mellowdears, all male chorus, always welcome new voices. Wednesday, March 15, l:30-3:30 p.m., and each Wednesday, at Bethel United Church, Rideau Ferry Road. No Audition Necessary. Contact: Lorne 613-2641277.

Shopping bus trip. Every 2nd Tuesday of the month (March 14). Leaving Portland Community Hall, 9 a.m. Info./location 613-2722676.

Snow Road Snowmobile Club Breakfast March 18, 8 - 11 a.m. at clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills road. Everybody welcome.

Snow Road Snowmobile club General Meeting March 17, 7:30 p.m. at Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Road.

Soup n’ Sandwich lunch, St. Andrew’s United Church, Toledo. Sunday, March 12, noon. Homemade soups, sandwiches, dessert and beverage. Everyone is welcome.

Spring Bird and Small Animal Auction - McDonald’s Corners Agricultural Hall, 194 Cameron Road - Sunday March 19, 2-17 - Breakfast 7-10 am - Lunch 10 am to close of sale - Auction starts at 10 am. For more information contact 613-259-3480.

St. Patrick’s Day at Toledo Legion, Friday March 17, 4-8pm. Come out for some great tasting dishes and some good old St. Patrick’s Day fun.

SMITHS FALLS 4 hand euchre, Wednesday, March 15, 7:00 p.m. downstairs at the Legion, Main St. Good prizes, good food. 613-284-1074.

Civitan Bingo every Tuesday, Smiths Falls Civitan Hall. Start 7 p.m. Doors open 5:30 p.m.

Canteen available. Proceeds to help fund charity and community projects.

Contract Bridge, Hanley Hall, downstairs, Wednesday, March 15, 1 p.m. Info: 613-2836116.

Curling & Chili Cookoff. Wed. March 15.

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Duplicate Bridge, Monday evenings at 7 p.m. and Tuesday afternoons at 12:45 p.m., at the Smiths Falls Legion.

EA- Emotions Anonymous- 12-step organization working toward recovery from emotional difficulties (marriage, children, grief, etc). Meetings (every Tuesday)- March 14, 7 p.m. Salvation Army Church (side door). 613283-0960.

Good Food for a Healthy Baby, every Tuesday, 1-3 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 73 Beckwith St. N. Info: 613-257-2779 ext 3106 (or ext 3100).

Ontario Early Years Centre Infant playgroup, Fridays, Mar 3, 10, 24, 31. OEYC 9-noon.

613-283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre Infant playgroup, Mondays, Mar. 6, 20, 27, CROW Office, 91 Cornelia Street W, 1-2 p.m. 613-283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre Infant playgroup, Mondays, Mar 6, 20, 27, CROW Office, 91 Cornelia Street W, 1-2 p.m. 613-283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Thursdays, Mar 2, 9, 23, 30. Kinsmen Building,

Lower Reach Park, 9:00-noon. 613-283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Tuesdays, Mar 7, 21, 28. OEYC, 9:00 a.m.-12 noon. 613-283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Wednesdays, Mar 8, 22, 29. Trinity United Church, 9:00-11:30am. 613-283-0095.

Parents and Children’s Group, every Thursday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the First Baptist Church (73 Beckwith St N) Info: 613-283-9307 (or 613-257-2779 ext 3100).

Plain Talk About Regaining Good Mental Health: presentation by Gary Glover MSW. Smiths Falls Lions Hall, 19 Abbott St. S, March 22, 7:00-8:30 p.m.

St Patrick’s Day Supper, Saturday, March 18. Westminster Presbyterian Church. Fellowship 4:30-5:30 p.m. Dinner at 5:30. Menu: roast pork, potatoes, vegetables and dessert.

Advance tickets only: 613-283-2318, 613-2836987 or 613-283-7527.

Station Theatre Movie Weekend. Mel Gibson’s Hacksaw Ridge. Nominated Best Picture--Academy Awards. Mar 17-18, Tickets (cash only) at door. Starts 7 pm. Rating: 14A. Workshop “Fear, Anxiety and Stress”Saturday March 11, 9:30-4pm, 88 Cornelia Street West, Unit A3. Call 613-523-5143 to register or book online: www.serenityrenewal.ca

Loons topic of discussion at next MVFN presentation March 16 On Thursday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m., the Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists (MVFN) will host a fascinating presentation, reflective of the theme “Wild Creature Close-Ups”.

We will enter the mystical world of the Common Loon (Gavia immer), led by experienced naturalist and well-known educator from Lanark County, Cliff Bennett. His presentation is entitled “Loons and Human Interactions”.

This event will take place in the social hall of Almonte United Church, 106 Elgin St., Almonte.

How many of us have paused by the shore of a calm lake on a warm summer evening and had our hearts opened by the plaintive cry of a loon?

We linger there, calmed by this sacred moment as the mist settles silently over the glassy surface of the moonlit water.

We smile as that call is answered by the echoing laughter of another loon from somewhere across the dark lake. Such moments, poignant and inspiring, are gifts offered to us by our natural world...

The Common Loon is the official

provincial bird of Ontario. The name derives from their rather awkward way of moving on land, resembling the gait of a bent-over penguin. The Icelandic word “lomr” and the Swedish word “lom”, from which the term “loon” derives, both refer to “a clumsy walk”.

In water however, the loon is a powerful swimmer and diver, allowing this aquatic bird to chase down its main food source – small fish.

Bennett's vast knowledge and insights will allow us to explore the world of loons, including their various habitats, their classic calls and habits. He will demonstrate how man's intrusion into the natural world is threatening the existence of these beautiful birds.

In the second part of his presentation Bennett will outline the findings of the 2016 Mississippi Lake Loon Survey. In summary of this survey, Bennett writes: “Our iconic common loons are now gathering upon our larger lakes in large rafts all across Canada, ready for take-off to the warmer south for the winter. Groups of up to 60 should be found now on the Big Mississippi Lake.

Many of these local loons were counted this summer, as breeding pairs and chicks were surveyed during the Mississippi Lake Loon Survey, conducted by members of the MVFN, in conjunction with the Mississippi Lakes Association (MLA). MVFN observers were divided into four teams of two, and each team was supplied with an MLA boat driver. The teams made three visits to the lakes during the months of June, July, and August. The local loon survey is part of the Canadian Lakes Loon Surveys conducted across our country by Bird Studies Canada.”

Please join us for this interesting and informative evening. The doors will be open at 7 p.m. for those wishing to socialize until the start of the presentation. Refreshments are available then and during the evening. A discussion will follow the talk. There is a nonmember fee of $5. There will be no charge for MVFN members or youth 18 and under.

Submitted by Cheryl Morris-Putnam of the Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists

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Local radio host’s daughter diagnosed with cancer

BY JENNIFER WESTENDORP

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It’s every parent’s worst nightmare.

Drew Hosick, host of 97.5 Juice FM radio in Kemptville, found out his daughter, Abigail, has cancer on Jan. 17 and has lived with that nightmare every single day since.

“She had been limping around and we just thought it was arthritis like our other daughter Amelia has,” explained Hosick, who has three children with his wife Marina: Aiden (9), Abigail (7) and Amelia (3). “We went to see our family doctor in the new year and got a referral to rheumatology. They wanted to do an X-ray on her leg just to be safe. What they saw looked like a crack in the femur, so they referred us to orthopedics at CHEO (Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario). I went in with her and I’ll never forget going in there thinking we’re coming for a cracked bone and coming out with a possible cancer diagnosis.”

The most difficult phone call of his life followed; to his wife, who wasn’t with him at the time.

“Imagine having to call your wife and tell her our daughter might have cancer,” said Hosick.

Abigail underwent a series of tests that same day, including an MRI. The doctors originally thought the cancer may be Ewing’s Sarcoma, a very rare form of cancer in the bone or soft tissue.

“It turned out the cancer was even more rare; B cell Lymphoblastic Lymphoma,” said Hosick, who explained that particular form of cancer usually presents in the lymph nodes, not bone, as it did in Abigail’s case.

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A fundraiser has been set for March 25 for North Grenville’s Abigail Hosick, who was recently diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.

The survival rate for Lymphoblastic Lymphoma in children is between 80 to 85 per cent. Abigail began chemotherapy treatment on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14.

“They are treating it like its stage three; because it’s in the bone, they want to make sure the chemicals get to it,” he stated.

For 29 days, Abigail will undergo intense treatment for cancer, followed by a week of tests.

“Then if it looks like the cancer is gone, we move onto the next steps,” Hosick remarked. “If everything goes well, she’ll be in and out of the hospital for the next two-and-a-half to three years. If the cancer is still there,

then the doctors have to re-evaluate what the next course of treatment will be for her.”

Abigail, along with Marina, has been living at the Ronald McDonald House in Ottawa since treatment began. Hosick visits them every day.

Their other two children have been staying with family.

“There are good days and there are bad days,” he noted. “I knew it was going to be hard. I thought after the initial shock, it would get easier. But last week was the hardest; it just hit me how awful everything is. That was day seven (of her treatment) and I just thought 'How am I going to make it to day 950 when I am already losing

my mind?'”

“Everyone says 'take it one day at a time' and that’s bull,” Hosick continued. “You can’t take it one day at a time because you think about it constantly.”

Abigail will be nine-and-a-half by the time she’s done with treatments, if everything goes well.

“When she loses her hair, I am going to shave mine off too so she doesn’t have to feel alone,” he said.

Friends and family have rallied around the Hosick family during this difficult time.

Laura Brant, Marina’s sister, is spearheading an Arms Around Abigail benefit dance at the Chesterville Legion on March 25. Gina Jaquemet and Alanna Porteous, Marina’s other two sisters, along with family friend Barb Menard, are also assisting with the dance. The Chesterville Legion is located at 167 Chesterville Queen St. and tickets will be available at the door. The benefit dance kicks off at 8 p.m. There will be a DJ, silent auction, 50/50 draw, toonie toss, food and drinks. For more information about the dance, check out the Arms Around Abigail Facebook page.

A GoFundMe campaign has also been set up for the Hosick family, who are facing significant expenses over the coming years, including travelling and meals. To date, the GoFundMe campaign has raised more than $5,000 to help mitigate costs.

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“I can’t thank the community enough for all their support,” said Hosick. “It means everything to me and my family.”

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The savoury smell of soup filled the North Grenville Municipal Centre March 4 for the annual Soupfest fundraiser for TLC Ministries. Local restaurants put their best soup forward to win bragging rights. Top right, the Soupfest judges. From left, Mark Girard, Jacinthe Brasseur-Kalli and Michael Dunn, who cooked for the Queen of England for 16 years and lived at Buckingham Palace for 10 of those years. Above left, Taryn Radford shows off the balloon pony she got from Julie Balloonie, who was on site to delight children at the event. Above right, Ainsley Parent was excited to try some of the soups featured.

Kemptville man charged in Feb. 16 Quickie robbery Grenville County Ontario Provincial Police have arrested a male in connection to a robbery at a convenience store in Kemptville.

At 2:15 a.m. on Feb. 16, a masked male armed with a knife and wearing dark clothing entered the Quickie and Pioneer Gas Bar on Rideau Street and stole cigarettes, cash and lottery tickets. No one was injured.

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County OPP arrested and charged 25-year-old Reilly Paul Grootjans of Kemptville with: Robbery with weapon, wearing a disguise with the intent to commit an indictable offence of robbery and possession property obtained by crime under $5,000.

The accused is being held in custody for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on the March 6.

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North Grenville’s municipal levy for the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) is slated to go up 3.3 per cent this year.

“I’ll just give you a few details about the budget itself and then I will talk about what you get for your levy,” said Sommer Casgrain-Robertson, RVCA general manager, during a deputation to North Grenville council on Feb. 27. “So just in terms of our proposed 2017 budget, this will be approved at our March 23 meeting. So our budget is just over $10 million. It’s a slight increase over last year, but that’s mostly for some additional capital and special projects that we’ll be doing in 2017.”

The RVCA operating budget continues to hover around $8 million, she explained, “with $2.3 (million) going toward capital.”

As an organization, the RVCA also generates their own revenue, totalling approximately $3 million annually.

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roughly $5.5 million in 2017, which equates to about half the RVCA budget, she noted.

“The municipal levy is proposed to go up by 3.3 per cent, but our generated revenue is estimated to go up five per cent and our foundation revenue by 30 per cent, so I think the point I would like to stress to council is we’re very aware of the efforts of all municipal councils to minimize pressure on taxpayers and we take that to heart and make sure we don’t overburden the municipal levy,” said Casgrain-Robertson.

The levy will cost the average taxpayer $5.50 per $100,000 of assessed property value in 2017, she explained.

“The City of Ottawa pays about 91 per cent of our municipal levy and North Grenville is second (highest) in relation to all other municipalities,” Casgrain-Robertson stated. “You pay about 1.6 per cent of our municipal levy and that amounts to just over $87,000 for 2017. And then all the other municipalities share the remaining about 7.5 per cent.”

For that money, North Grenville receives the follow-

ing services from the RVCA: watershed monitoring, protection of people and property, planning advisory and regulatory services, stewardship services, and conservation land management.

“In North Grenville specifically, we have 17 water quality sites that we monitor throughout the year for various characteristics of water quality,” said Casgrain-Robertson. “We have one groundwater monitoring well in your municipality. We have 47 sites where we sample fish.”

The RVCA has 40 kilometres of hazard mapping in North Grenville.

“We have a flood forecasting and warning component,” she noted.

The RVCA provided comments on 49 planning applications last year.

“We responded to about 100 property inquiries in North Grenville, so that could be from real estate agents or property owners looking at acquiring new property,” Casgrain-Robertson said. “In terms of watershed restoration and enhancement, this is where we really try to protect, promote, improve water-

shed health. So last year we planted an additional 6,000 trees in North Grenville, so that brings us up to almost 112,000 since our tree planting program started, just in North Grenville alone. Watershed-wide, we’re well over five million trees.”

The RVCA funded 25 clean water projects on private property in North Grenville last year.

“Those grants generally go to homeowners that are upgrading septic systems or to farmers that are doing projects that help improve water quality,” she explained. “And just to kind of put your levy in perspective; just the 25 clean water projects alone, we gave out over $43,000 in grants to North Grenville residents. So, already that’s half your levy returning back to the municipality in the form of grants to your property owners.”

The RVCA has also planted nearly 500 butternut trees, which are endangered due to a fungal disease known as butternut canker, in North Grenville in the past five years.

“We’re also very active in your municipality with beaver management,” she noted.

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Burn permits set to roll out in Merrickville-Wolford

BY JENNIFER WESTENDORP

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Burn permits will soon be required in Merrickville-Wolford.

Council is expected to adopt a new burn bylaw on March 13, with the first and second readings already passed.

“The original burn bylaw proposed would have eliminated campfires in people’s backyards in town (Village of Merrickville),” explained Merrickville-Wolford Mayor David Nash. “We went back

and looked at it and put out a survey to the public. Council listened and changed the bylaw accordingly.”

The bylaw also includes the need for residents to obtain a permit before they have an open air fire, which is something the municipality didn’t have in place before.

“You can have a campfire, but before you do, you have to apply for a burn permit, which is good for one year,” noted Nash. “There is no cost for the permit. The whole purpose is

to ensure people have read and accepted responsibility for the risks involved and know they will be charged if a fire gets out of control.”

The burn permit outlines all terms and conditions for having an open air fire, including what type of materials can be burned, how far a fire needs to be from structures and acceptable dimensions for a campfire.

“The bylaw has gone to the agricultural committee before it goes to the final reading,” he said. “Farmers have raised

some concerns. I expect it will be passed at our next council meeting pending approval by the committee.”

Residents will also be required call to the Merrickville Fire Department any day they are having a fire.

“At any time, the fire department will be aware of where all the fires are in the municipality,” explained Nash. “They have an app on their phones with a map that shows an icon where all the fires are on any given day.”

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Retrain your brain with new service available in Kemptville

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Need your teenager to focus more?

Look no further than Thrive Youth in Kemptville, which is a new service that utilizes neurofeedback sessions to train your brain.

“It’s geared towards teenagers, but I’ve worked with people aged two to 88,” said Carol Williams of Thrive Youth.

“It’s all about optimizing brain function. The calmer you are, the easier it is to focus and the easier school is.”

She explained neurofeedback is the backbone of what she does.

“It really is a brain fitness program,” said Williams.

Neurofeedback, which snaps your brain back to attention using random glitches in relaxing music while measuring brain waves, helps with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), sleep issues, pain, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), anxiety and depression.

“Neurofeedback trains the brain to function in a more

optimal state,” she noted.

Your brain is constantly changing, Williams explained.

“This tracks your brain waves moment by moment.

It also shows which side of the brain you are using at any time. What you want to see ultimately is a nice even wave length balance; you want to be able to drop in and out of difference states.”

The music, and glitches therein, are used to even out brain wave lengths.

“They say neurofeedback has long lasting effects, but they are usually permanent,” she noted.

Teenagers are able to perform significantly better in school when their brain waves are balanced.

“Then if they are able to do better in high school, they will be on a better path in life,” Williams said. “I’ve been able to help a fair number of high school students and postsecondary students using neurofeedback sessions. I’ve heard from parents they are just easier to live with. They are able to focus and much calmer. There isn’t one thing you aren’t able to do better when

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A few weeks back, I took all three of my kids grocery shopping with me on a Friday morning. I had to work the weekend shift, so Friday was my only option to gather the supplies to keep everyone alive for the following week.

My oldest boy was sick and the twins had not slept well the night before, but the fridge was empty and we needed to eat. I loaded everybody up in the car and off we went. My daughter fell asleep in the car and when we arrived, I knew waking her up could go one of two ways: disastrous or OK. From some gracious turn of luck, she didn’t have a meltdown. She was totally cool with me dragging her along somewhere despite being exhausted. My kids never cease to surprise me.

My kids love shopping. When we get to the store, I always give them the run down. Stay with mommy or we’ll leave. Don’t touch things or we’ll leave. Be quiet or – you guessed it – we’ll leave.

They all agree to be good, though whether they will follow through on that promise is anyone’s guess. I’ve only had to drag their butts out of a store twice, so the odds are in my favour.

They like helping me put things in the cart and I always feel bad for the poor bananas, loaves of bread and cartons of eggs dropped from considerable heights because the cart is too big for them to manage otherwise.

We practice our words as we walk around the store; me rhyming off the fruits, veggies and other purchases to them and waiting to hearing them repeat back.

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JENNIFER WESTENDORP MY OPINION their dear sweet time pointing things out to me and saying, “What’s that mommy?”

I explain patiently what things are and then we carry on down the aisles. The whole process, which takes me alone about 27 minutes, takes over an hour with two toddlers and an eightyear-old.

We get all our food and make our way to the cash. This is always the tricky part. When we are shopping, it’s fun for them. When they have to wait for me to empty our cart, pay and bag everything, they get bored. And mischievous. Getting them to sit still, be good and put $300 worth of food into bags is impossible and I always struggle.

On this day, as I sweated away trying to pack everything up, intermittently yelling at my kids to stay put, a lady came up to me and asked if I wanted help. It was the nicest thing I’ve heard in a long time. She explained she had been down that road herself, with three kids under the age of three, not too long ago.

I was nearly finished bagging and I was so taken aback by the offer, I said no thanks, but I still can’t believe how nice that was to hear. That people weren’t looking at me, judging my inability to handle a situation gracefully. Rather they were looking at me sympathetically, having been through the same thing themselves. And that’s a beautiful thing.

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In which the non-farm boy returns to the farm

ome readers of this column will recall we hosted two boys from Suzhou, China at the farm a few years ago.

When applying to be international students, both young men requested rooms on a farm. They wanted a taste of Canadian farm living.

The problem with having two boys visiting from the same country is that they are more apt to revert to their mother tongue when conversing with each other.

This makes learning English a whole lot more difficult. John and Jerry had friends at school who would help them with their conversational English, but it was just too easy and too tempting to switch back to Mandarin when they got home. Their progress was very slow during the year they stayed with us.

Farm life, as well, turned out to be not such a good fit. Perhaps the boys thought they could play with the animals, tractor and ATV, but maybe we had farm hands to do the dirty work?

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stable and gave them a lesson in mucking out the horse stall. The first time they did it, the boys declared it was a fine form of exercise. The second time, they said they needed a shower right away, followed by a nap. The third time, in late spring, they said they had never smelled anything so awful in all their lives. I told them they were lucky we didn’t have chickens at the time.

After a few months of settling in, the boys declared they couldn’t even fill the wood bin. It was too much work. (It takes me about ten minutes to carry wood in from the back porch, by the way.) They spent their time in their rooms using the Internet, or in the kitchen, eating everything in sight.

I worried they wouldn’t earn the required credits to pass their year.

The next fall, John did not return to Canada. His father decided to put him to work to pay off the money he ‘wasted’ sitting in his room on our farm, learning nothing. Jerry, on the other hand, had spent the summer being tutored in English by a college graduate. He was ready for year two of his international experience, and this time it showed. He lived with a family in town (having realized the farming life was not for him) and worked hard on his studies. At the end of the year I was able to watch him graduate with his friends. He was pretty proud of himself. He enrolled in college and was accepted, although he would once again have to work on his English over the summer. I hoped he hadn’t bitten off more than he could chew.

Imagine my surprise when, the other day, a brand new silver BMW pulled carefully into the yard. I thought it strange that the driver pulled up to the barn instead of the house. Then the door opened and Jerry stepped out.

He had hoped to catch the Farmer at home. He wanted to show my husband his new car. He had also brought someone he wanted us to meet.

Richie is graduating from Algonquin this year, a practical nurse. She comes from the same part of China as Jerry. He met her in his first year of international marketing. He has one year left to go.

I watched as the six-foot Chinese man led the young woman around the farm. He showed her the cows and pointed up at his old bedroom window, telling her it had a great view of the sunset. He asked about the dogs, the donkey, the horse and the sheep.

I told him we had moved into the retirement phase of farming, with just a dozen cattle. Then I handed him a copy of my book for his memories,

and told him I was very proud of him.

He said he would read it, to practice his English (which, by the way, was absolutely perfect). Then he promised to return one day soon, when the Farmer was home.

Just as they were leaving, one of the barn cats emerged from her hiding spot under the couch and darted past Jerry. He leapt a foot in the air. So not everything has changed about the big guy from China. He’s still terrified of cats.

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Resident addresses ‘concerning’ council behaviour, trends DEAR EDITOR:

I have lived in North Grenville since 1991. I went to high school here, my brother and I founded Pringle Brothers Construction here, I got married here, bought a house here, and my wife and I are raising our daughter here. I love this community.

I would like to address some trends which I find concerning.

The first is the idea that big box stores are the only businesses of value. Council took this idea and ran with it, and the mall by the 416 overpass is a tribute to their success. So are all the empty stores in Old Town Kemptville.

The problem is, big box stores, built away from what used to be the core of this community, mean that nobody needs to actually enter Old Town Kemptville. The mom-and-pop stores that used to thrive here cannot compete, and in the last 10 years I’ve watched as nearly all the stores in “Old Town” Kemptville have failed one by one.

The BIA and other organiza-

tions have fought hard to revitalize the downtown core. I applaud their efforts, as I would like to see a thriving community that values business owners who actually live here. I dislike the idea of offering incentive-laden deals to corporations to whom Kemptville amounts to less than one per cent of sales, but it seems our council can never see past the short term, and why should they?

There’s always the likelihood that in four years or less it’ll be someone else’s mess to clean up.

So why not front-load deals so your books can look better? You can claim success in balancing a budget that you know will be unbalanced again worse than before as soon as the short term gains have been exhausted, because of the tax-break incentives and rising maintenance costs that you accepted to lure the corporations here.

This reasoning is again evident, as council has reportedly created a site plan for Highway 43 at River Road that includes

a Starbucks less than half a kilometre from Brewed Awakenings, not to mention Geronimo’s, in the Old Town core. Will these businesses survive for long after Starbucks opens, or become two more casualties of council’s “wisdom”?

Along with this news comes council’s denial of a request by the BIA for $2,500 to run a popup store campaign in the many deserted former businesses of Old Town Kemptville. This campaign would bring desperately needed foot traffic and make use of the empty storefronts, hopefully finding enough success for some of those storefronts to be filled again full-time. This is a noble effort, but the price tag is so high…wait, $2,500? Really? Oh and by the way, those aren’t tax dollars, but money raised from Kemptville businesses.

Council has often said it supports the re-vitalization of the Old Town Kemptville. A few years ago they tore up Prescott Street for a year to beautify it, in-

advertently crippling many of the businesses there. The street looks much better without the power lines, and the park on the corner of Prescott and Clothier is beautiful, but without support for the people trying to compete with the corporations council begged to come in, these efforts are wasted.

There’s lots of talk about being a family-oriented community blending modern convenience with old-town charm, but when the chips are down, the support from council is conspicuously absent. Shame on you, council.

Hats off to the BIA, who are clearly trying to help this community. I can do nothing about the Starbucks, except vow to never, ever spend $5 on a coffee there.

I can do something to help the BIA, however, so I put this challenge to you, my fellow residents of North Grenville. I will pledge $500 of my own hard-earned money to this pop-up store initiative, and I challenge each of you to make a real effort to support the businesses here, by attending

Merrickville-Wolford work towards strategic plan

BY JENNIFER WESTENDORP

jwestendorp@metroland.com

Merrickville-Wolford is pushing forward on its new strategic plan.

Members of all committees of council met on Feb. 28 at the Merrickville Community Centre to put their heads together for the implementation of the new strategic plan.

Approximately 50 people, including members of the recreation advisory committee, environment committee, planning advisory committee, property standards committee, police services board, economic development committee and the newly-formed agricultural committee assembled under one roof to hash out ways to make community priorities a reality this year.

The Merrickville-Wolford strategic plan, spanning 2017 to 2025, was adopted by council on Jan. 23.

“Now that the plan is adopted, we need to figure out how best to implement it,” explained Merrickville-Wolford Mayor David Nash. “Rather than having our staff tell the committees what to do, we brought it to them and asked what steps they thought needed to be taken to achieve our goals. It’s empowering for our committees. We want to include them in the discussion.”

The strategic planning process was initiated in Aug. 2015 and included significant public consultation.

“It was mentioned by past councillor Jane Graham that this is the first time she’s seen all the committees together in one room working together,”

said Nash. “When you hear things like that, you know it’s working.”

Merrickville-Wolford was able to develop the strategic plan without spending tens of thousands of dollars on consultants, he noted.

“All the work was done in-house by our committees. When you read it, you’ll see it’s a first-class plan,” he stated. “I am really thrilled with the results of this process.”

Each committee was provided a template to address certain strategic goals. They were asked to fill in the blanks when it comes to resources, budget, partner groups and data sources. The committees were instructed to come back to council within 30 days with their ideas on how best to implement elements of the strategic plan.

“We can then come up with a master-plan that incorporates everyone’s input,” he said. “This is a living document that will be reviewed annually.”

In 2017, the committees will be looking to address the “low-hanging fruit” priorities identified in the strategic plan, Nash explained.

“We are now past the strategic planning and into the strategic doing. This is not a plan that is going to sit on the shelf,” he stressed.

The vision of the strategic plan is ‘preserving a quality of life on the Rideau River that is vibrant, natural and historic.’ The priorities include promoting healthy living, building a progressive and growing economy and protecting heritage, rural and natural environments.

For example, one of the strategic

plan goals the new agricultural committee will be looking at is developing a longterm plan for the safety of rural roads.

“If you look at the strategic plan you’ll see one of our pillars is agriculture and protecting our heritage, both rural and urban,” said Nash.

“Wolford makes up 60 per cent of our population and it’s predominantly farming industry. Another thing they will be looking at is the pos-

sibility of creating a farmers’ market here in town. These are the sort of issues this group in particular would address.”

The strategic plan is ambitious and indicators of success will include population growth, housing starts, new senior housing units, business startups and citizen feedback.

“The way I look at it, if you don’t dream, you don’t get,” he said.

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events that are held in Old Town, and shopping there regularly even when there’s no event going on, even if it’s just for a cup of coffee whose profits stay here.

You see, I’ve made points about the lack of vision and leadership by town council, but the other half of the problem is us. It’s easy to point fingers or wish things

were different, but if each of us doesn’t make an effort to support our local businesses, they will continue to disappear until there’s absolutely nothing unique about Kemptville, and it becomes another Kanata, Barrhaven, or any other faceless suburb.

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UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL Monday, March 13 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. For agenda information, please visit the Municipal website at www.northgrenville.ca/document-library.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Monday, March 20 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre.

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All 2017 Interim Tax Bills have been mailed. If you have not received your bill, please contact the Administration Office. The installment due date is March 31, 2017. Final tax bills for all tax classes will be mailed in June.

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All dogs in North Grenville require an annual dog license. If purchased before March 31st, the license is $15 and if purchased after March 31st, the cost is $30. The license can now be purchased or renewed and paid for online by visiting the Municipal website at www.northgrenville.ca and clicking on Online Services. For more information on dog or kennel licenses, please contact By-Law Services.

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In accordance with By-Law 33-12, a Burn Permit is required to conduct open burning on property located outside of the urban area. New in 2017, the entire application and renewal process is available online at www.northgrenville.ca. The online process also allows you to receive direct notification of special conditions such as fire bans and fire risk level. Burn permits are also still available at the Municipal Office or at the Fire Hall at 259 County Rd. 44 and the fee is still $15. Please check conditions prior to burning by calling 613-706-1770.

North Grenville no longer fastest growing municipality in eastern Ontario

BY JENNIFER WESTENDORP

jwestendorp@metroland.com

The following is a list of briefs from the North Grenville council meeting held Feb. 27.

North Grenville no longer holds the gold medal when it comes to growth in eastern Ontario.

It is now the third fastest growing municipality, falling behind The Nation and the Township of Beckwith.

“I only have one item to bring to council’s attention,” said chief administrative officer Brian Carré. “You will recall that during last week’s committee of the whole meeting, growth statistics were provided to members of council that indicated North Grenville was the fastest growing community in eastern Ontario. I’d like to confirm this evening that North Grenville is in fact the third fastest growing census subdivision, at 9.1 per cent – only behind The Nation municipality at 9.8 per cent and the Township of Beckwith at 9.4 per cent.”

Correspondence item moved to new business, staff directed to investigate An item of correspondence from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) regarding aging sewer and water infrastructure was moved to new business for council’s consideration.

“When it comes to G.1. (correspondence reference number), an arm of AMO has come out with what you

call a possible saver for the taxpayers when it comes to lateral insurance,” said North Grenville Mayor David Gordon.

“What I’d like to do is have staff look into it and see if it’s actually beneficial to the taxpayers.”

The amendment was passed by council and staff were directed to prepare an administrative report.

Three points of interest from parks and rec The parks, recreation and culture department had three points of interest for council.

The first one dealt with the municipality’s March break day camp program.

“This year, planning has begun and will include skating, bowling, movies, indoor/outdoor sports, games, crafts and a whole lot more. Registration is ongoing through the municipal office here,” explained Mark Guy, director of parks, recreation and culture.

In addition, summer student employment opportunities with the municipality are now open. The positions are currently posted on the municipal website and the application deadline is March 31, he explained.

“Lastly, as you are aware, we did receive funding for a new accessible play structure in South Gower Park,” said Guy. “And it’s also part of the 2017 budget at this point. Currently, and just on our municipal website begin-

ning today, we are undertaking a survey regarding accessibility at our municipal playgrounds.”

The municipality is seeking input from the public, including parents and

caregivers of children with disabilities, regarding the new accessible play structure.

The surveys are also available in paper format at the municipal offices and

libraries.

“We certainly appreciate any feedback to help us ensure we install the best possible play structure for the community,” he commented.

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Thank you to everyone who attended our “Tax Time” Seminar at Sheppard & Associates Ltd on Feb 16th.

A lovely spread of cheese, bread and dips was catered

by The Crusty Baker sponsored by Melissa White, Investment Specialist w/RBC Royal Bank and wine sponsored by Cathy Sheppard, President. Our door prize was provided by MacEwen Fuels and was won by Daren Givoque w/O’Farrell Financial.

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Member 2 Member Discounts Become part of the North Grenville Chamber of Commerce today and receive valuable discounts from other Members. www.northgrenvillechamber.com Kemptville Firewood – 15% off Purolator Express & Puro Ground Courier Services – receive 25-45% discount First Data – Earn revenue with a leader in the electronic payment industry Grand & Toy – Up to 85% off quality office products, as well as full support through an online user Chamber of Commerce Group Insurance Plan – Geoff Carter, O’Farrell Financial Services for a free quote (877) 989-1997 Jacs Boutique - 10% Sheppard and Associates Ltd - 15% Kemptville Insurance - 20% off Home and Auto Dr. Carla L. Eamon - 15% 43 AutoWorks - 15% JAE Automation - 5% off services only Mr. Mozzarella - 10% PropertyGuys.com Brockville (Leeds & Grenville) - 10% RobThompson Group of Companies (Kemptville Suites) - 10% Staples - 10%

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April 21st - The Chamber will be holding a Lunch & Learn at Salamanders, 28 Clothier St East, Kemptville. This event is sponsored by Steve Tremblay, owner of Kemptville Firewood. Networking between 12:00 – 12:30pm, Guest speaker, Derek Bumstead, National Accounts Manager at HASCO (Health & Safety Canada) 12:30 – 1:00pm, Door prize donated by Sheppard & Associates Ltd., 1:30pm, Networking 1:30 – 2:00pm June 29th - 2nd Annual Harry Pratt BBQ will be held at Tallman Truck Centre, 400 Colonnade Dr, Kemptville between 12pm - 2pm. Bring the whole family out for lunch and enjoy face painting, balloons and much more for the kids.

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Students participate in 2017 Harmony Movement social conference

BY JENNIFER WESTENDORP

jwestendorp@metroland.com

The 2017 Harmony Movement Social Changemakers Conference, a joint initiative between the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) and the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario (CDSBEO), was held at the North Grenville Municipal Centre in Kemptville on Feb. 28.

More than 120 students from six area schools attended the conference this year.

“This is our third time doing the full conference here,” said Janelle Yanishewski, Harmony Movement coordinator.

“We’ve done keynotes before that, so it’s been five or six years now that we’ve been partnering with the local school boards.”

Grades 7 to 10 students from Seaway District High School, Russell High School, St. Mark Catholic High School, St. Michael Catholic High School, St. Mary Catholic High School and St. Francis de Sales Catholic School took part in the conference.

“Overall, the conference is about empowering youth to be leaders for social change,” said Yanishewski.

“We’ll be talking about social issues in their schools and communities today.”

Harmony Movement is a non-

Jennifer Westendorp/Metroland

Students from six area schools joined in the Harmony Movement conference held at the North Grenville Municipal Centre in Kemptville on Feb. 28. profit organization that focuses on educating Ontario youth about social change.

“In education, we talk a lot about the student voice and how important it is to listen and value that voice,” said

the UCDSB’s Lori Taylor. “It’s also important for students to action out that voice. This is an opportunity for students to drive their own learning.”

The Harmony Movement team was introduced to the students, who began

a slow clap to a beat and chanting, “Everywhere we go, people want to know, who we are, and where we come from.”

The students were then asked to turn to the people next to them and

give out high-fives, followed by a discussion about what the students can do to feel like their voice matters.

“A lot of you are here because you were chosen to be social changemakers at your schools,” said Punita Bhardwaj with Harmony Movement.

She went over the community agreement for the conference, including don’t judge others, attentive listening and talking openly.

“We are going to talk about equality, diversity and inclusion,” said Bhardwaj.

A social experiment was then conducted. Volunteers were asked to leave the room, and the remaining students were instructed to stand every time they heard an elephant noise during the remainder of the presentation. If the volunteers who had left the room asked why everyone was standing up, the students were instructed to say, “Because that’s what you’re supposed to do.”

As expected, the students not in on the joke joined in with their fellow classmates and stood each time there was an elephant noise.

“Doing something because everyone else is doing it is known as a ‘social norm,’” explained Bhardwaj. “So what else are we doing without asking why? We want you to start thinking about some of the things you do because you were told to do them.”

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Kemptville 73’s split games this week as they prepare for final two of season

BY BRIAN WILSON

goal making it 2-1. With 25 seconds left, Carleton Place added an empty net goal to take home a 3-1 victory.

Brandon Bastasin was selected as second star for his solid defensive work.

Sunday, March 5, saw the team on a road trip to Pembroke to face the Lumber Kings.

The Kings are currently in last place in the league but were coming off a 5-2 win over Smiths Falls, hurting the Bears chances at a playoff spot.

Was this game going to be another hit to the 73’s as they jockey for a higher finish in the standings?

This game turned out to be all Kemptville, all night. Jake Gaudet opened the scoring in the first with his eleventh of the year from Nick Bissonette.

The second goal came off the stick of Tyson Kirkby. The assists went to Tyler Beauparlant and Noah Rowe.

The second period only saw one goal.

It was Kirkby’s second of the game and 14th of the sea-

On Friday, March 3, the league-leading Carleton Place Canadians visited North Grenville. Carleton Place is currently ranked seventh in the country.

The game lived up to its hype as the two teams were pushing hard for the win.

Hard skating, hard hitting and few whistles were the order of the day. Neither side would let the other gain the upper hand.

The first period ended in a scoreless tie with both sides compiling nine shots. In the second, at 15:14, the Canadians took advantage of a power play to grab a 1-0 lead.

One lucky bounce two minutes later saw them increase their lead to 2-0. Kemptville had a slight edge in shots in the second; 14-13.

Trailing going into the third, the 73’s turned up the heat.

They outshot Carleton Place by an 18-7 margin but were only able to tally one goal.

Jake Gaudet and Matt Tugnutt set up Adam Alavi for the

son. Again, Beauparlant set him up with help from Bissonette. The period ended with the 73’s holding a 3-0 lead.

In the third, Brady Elder scored from Beauparlant and Vincent Roy. Gaudet and Bobby Dow set up Alex Row’s twenty-seventh of the season to increase the lead to 5-0.

Pembroke finally broke the goose egg with a power play goal to make it 5-1.

Thirty seconds later, Dow made it 6-1 from Alexis Giguere and Victor Tracy.

Adam Alavi made it 7-1, with the helpers going to Gaudet and Liam Hunter. On a late power play, Matt Tugnutt notched his 26th of the year with the assists going to Giguere and Dow. The final score was 8-1. Kemptville outshot Pembroke by a margin of 49-16.

Six members of the 73’s had a multiple point game. Tyson Kirkby was named first star while Tyler Beauparlant was the second star.

Coming up The final two games of the

regular season happen this week. On Wednesday, March 8, the Hawkesbury Hawks visit Kemptville for a 7:30 p.m. puck drop. The next home game will

be a playoff game.

On Friday night, March 10, Kemptville travels to the Earl Armstrong arena to face the Gloucester Rangers in the last

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Fiddlehead Soup playing fundraising concert for local church March 25

BY JENNIFER WESTENDORP

jwestendorp@metroland.com

Oxford Mills’ own Fiddlehead Soup will be playing a fundraising concert for the Merrickville United Church on March 25.

The evening of live music will kick off at 6:30 p.m. in the church’s sanctuary, located on the corner of Main and St. Lawrence streets in Merrickville. Tickets are $10 apiece, with all proceeds going toward general funding needs for the church.

Children under 10 are free. “Fiddlehead Soup have done two fundraisers for us in the past,” explained Arlene McKibbon, one of the organizers.

“They did a Ceilidh for us in our basement about seven years ago and it was fabulous. They also did a big concert in the (Merrickville) Community Centre for a family here who has a child going through leukemia treatments. We know what they can do. And they seem to be such nice people and a lot of fun.”

Fiddlehead Soup — featuring Glenna Hunter, Doug Hendry and Ursa Meyer — came together three-and-a-half years ago, after previously playing together in a Ceilidh band.

“We started playing together in a Ceilidh band at Maplewood Hall in 2009,” explained Hendry, during a past interview with The Kemptville Advance. “That morphed into Fiddlehead Soup.”

He said he came across some songs from German folk bands he really liked and wanted to try.

He asked whether anyone else would be interested in giving it a whirl — Hunter and Meyer (mother and daughter) put up their hands.

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The members of Fiddlehead Soup: From left, Glenna Hunter, Doug Hendry and Ursa Meyer. The group will play a fundraising concert for Merrickville United Church March 25.

Wild night Over 300 people were served a variety of wild game at the annual Kemptville Masonic “Wild Game Dinner” held at the North Grenville Municipal Centre on Saturday, Feb. 25. Meat on the menu included venison, moose, roast beef, pork fish and a variety of side dishes. Above, Victor Hughes serves up turkey soup.

Fiddlehead Soup sings English, French, Spanish, Icelandic, Finnish, Northern Sami, Uyghur and Italian music. “I think it’s going to be fun,” said McKibbon. “A lot of people have heard about them and a lot of people haven’t.”

Over the years, the church’s congregation has dwindled in size as members aged or moved away, she explained.

“We really want to keep the church open,” she said. “It’s an excellent place for concerts; the acoustics are amazing. This is a way to get the general public and community to come in and see what a great place it is.”

For more information about Fiddlehead Soup, visit fiddleheadsoup.wordpress.com or check out their Facebook page.

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Calendar COMMUNITY

March 11: St. John’s United Church (400 Prescott in Kemptville) from 11 am to 4 pm. Everyone is invited to join us in spending an afternoon creating our own Faceless Doll Project, an initiative of the Native Women’s Association of Canada. Each doll represents a “known case” of a missing or murdered Aboriginal woman or girl from the NWAC database. Come and learn more about this commemorative art project.

Guest speakers will be in attendance.

March 15: Kemptville Horticultural Society March meeting, beginning at 7:30 p.m., at the Kemptville Pentecostal Church (1964 County Road Highway 43). Guest speaker: Tom Bryant from Floral Design Landscaping - Softscaping Your Garden.

wood Hall from 7 to 8:30 p.m. All are welcome 613-258-1148. to attend this monthly meeting covering community events in Oxford Mills. For information, Every Tuesday: Kemptville Mixed Pickup call 613-258-3683.

18+Basketball is back! All skill levels are welcome to join us Tuesday evenings throughout Every Sunday: From 1 - 4 p.m. Twice The the school year at Holy Cross School from 7 to Fun Games (200 Sanders Street Unit 103) se- 9 p.m. $5 for the night or $60 for the season. For lects a game for their “Organized Play” and more information, contact Jeff or Samantha at “Learn to Play” events. No experience needed. 613-258-1847 or samantha.rivet-stevenson@ See what games are coming up, signup for their rbc.com. newsletter. Do you have a game you’d like to learn? Send us an email (info@twicethefunEvery Wednesday: North Gower Family games.ca) and they’ll schedule it for a future Storytime at the North Gower Library, 6579 “Learn to Play” event. Takes place the second Fourth Line Road, at 10:30 a.m. No registraand fourth Friday of every month from 6 to 10 tion required. 613-580-2940. p.m. at Twice The Fun Games. Bring your favourite game or borrow one from their library.

All ages welcome.

Every Wednesday: Kemptville North Grenville Duplicate Bridge Club offers Bridge lesMondays: Grenville Gremlins Square Dance sons for beginners at the Kemptville And Club meet every Monday from 7:30-10 p.m. at District Home Support in the Activity Room, Leslie Hall in Kemptville. located at 215 Sanders Street. Start time 9 a.m.

For more information call Dave Cross 613-258Second Monday evening of every month: 3934.

North Grenville Sustainable North Grenville usually meets on the second Monday of evEvery Wednesday: Spencerville Malala ery month at 6:45 p.m. for a 7 p.m. start at the Women’s Choir welcomes new members who South Branch Bistro, Clothier St., Kemptville. love to sing. Rehearsals on Wednesdays from 7 Events vary by the month from speakers to to 9 p.m. at Spencerville United Church. For indocumentary showings; workshops to outings. formation, contact Sheila at 613-658-5290.

March: upcoming events at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 245 in Merrickville.

March 10: dinner & dance. Chicken, served at 6 p.m. Entertainment by Ron Donnelly from 7 to 11 p.m. March 12: Legion Awards from 2 to 5 p.m. Special Day. All members encouraged to attend. March 16: Seniors luncheon from 11 a.m. to 3: p.m. Free soup, sandwiches and dessert. Voluntary donations accepted. March 17: St. Patrick’s dinner & dance. Irish Stew served at 6 p.m. Entertainment by Good n’ Country from 7 to 11 p.m. March 24: dinner & dance.

Ham & scalloped potatoes, served at 6 p.m. Entertainment by Watermelon Wine from 7 to 11 Third Saturday of each month (except for July p.m. and August): Royal Canadian Legion, Kemptville Branch 212 Legion Breakfast from 8 to 10 Every second Monday: North Grenville Quil- a.m. at the branch (100 Reuben Crescent). Cost ters Guild meets every second Monday (except is $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12. in July and August) at 7 p.m. at the Pentecostal Church on highway 43.

Third Monday of every month: Kemptville, are you a local, professional woman? KempWednesday evenings: Malala Women’s Choir tville Women in Business (KWIB) typically is now accepting advance registrations. Wednes- meets for networking and business building evday evening rehearsals in Spencerville, March ery third Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the Commuto early June. No auditions required. Call Sheila nity Room at Grenville Mutual Insurance, 380 at 613-658-5290 for more information.

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Third Monday of every month: Kemptville First Wednesday of every month: The North North Grenville Cancer Support Group meet Grenville Photography Club meets the first third Monday of every month except July, AuWednesday of every month from September to gust and December. St. John’s United Church, June. The meetings are from 7 to 9 p.m. at Gren- Kemptville at 2 p.m. Welcome to anyone requirville Mutual Insurance, 380 Colonnade Drive, ing support and encouragement.

Kemptville. For more info: ngphotoclub.ca.

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday: First Thursday of every month: The Oxford Kemptville Walking Group meets at North Mills Community Association meets at Maple- Grenville Municipal Centre at 8 a.m. Call Gail

First and third Wednesday of every month: Afternoon Bingo from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Kemptville Legion, 100 Reuben Crescent. Refreshments available. Everyone welcome.

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Second and fourth Wednesday: Kemptville Klub 67 Euchre every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 1:15 p.m. at St. John’s United Church Kemptville downstairs.

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Second and fourth Wednesday of the month: Burritt’s Rapids New Horizon Club at the Burritt’s Rapids Community Hall. Come and join this active group of seniors. Meetings are held the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. Watch for meeting times and programs in your local paper.

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