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Fill-a-Bag 2014 tops 18 tonnes for Salvation Army food bank

News - Sunday Dec. 7 was a cool sunny Sunday afternoon.

Far and wide across North Grenville, youth, couples, scouts and cubs, teams of businesses people, and church groups were busy collecting full bags of groceries from porch steps and under mail boxes.

They were the feet and hands of the heart of the 2014 Fill-a-Bag program which brought the full bags to the “Old Giant Tiger Store” located across the street from the B&H Your Community Grocer.

Inside the building was a hub of activity. Using the Oxford Street access, the

laden vehicles were met by eager volunteers, who helped move the groceries from the vehicles to the sorting room floor. The Kemptville Scouts did yeoman’s work lifting and arranging the heavy bags.

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News - Led by its new mayor, Merrickville-Wolford council was sworn in during a ceremony in the council chamber on Monday, Dec. 8.

Three new faces – councillors Stephen Ireland, Chuck MacInnis and Shawn Hughes – join four council veterans in Mayor David Nash, councillors Anne Barr Victor Suthren, and David Snowdon.

The council chamber was standingroom-only as friends, family and supporters squeezed their way into the room to watch the proceedings.

Newly elected and former deputy mayor David Nash said he was looking forward to the upcoming term. “I am looking forward to it,” he said adding that he has not had to deal with the United Counties before but he was expecting the experience to be a good one.

He said the new council will be a productive one. “Last term, five of the six councillors were new,” he said. “This time we have the benefit of three coming back.”

Upcoming challenges for the small but busy municipality are: economic development, a long-term strategy to deal with recreation and the annual budget.

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The mayor said recreation is an area of concern. “Recreation for all ages is very important,” he said.

He pointed out the municipality has great walking trails and has upgraded their tennis courts. He mentioned council would investigate a long-term recreation plan for the municipality.

On the topic of recreation, council gave a green light to the Merrickville Lions Club’s plan to have pickle ball games in the community centre.

The club paid a $500 deposit to cover any concerns about damage to the community hall as a result of their activities. Council also agreed with the cost for the game participants at $1 per person per session.

The meeting included the election, by councillors, of a new deputy mayor.

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After five weeks on Build a Mountain trail, food total eclipses last year’s mark “Our friend Dennis Trodden and his family, who are the owners of the Merrickville Food Market, had six boxes donated to the store and another four boxes ready to be loaded into the van when we arrived,” said Colton. “We worked in conjunction with the Merrickville Lions Club this year, helping them with food and cash donations for their annual hamper campaign. The Merrickville Firefighters’ Association showed up during Build a Mountain of Food’s stop with a cash donation of $300 to add to the day.”

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Community – After five weeks on the trail, Hugh Colton’s Build a Mountain of Food crusade has smashed last year’s total by more than 6,000 pounds.

Saturday, the campaign hit the 102,690 mark – last year’s final pound count – by 8:45 a.m. in Portland. The cash count has not quite reached last year’s total, but Colton said he isn’t worried. The $31,906.58 in donations is still a staggering amount, he said.

“It’s not about goals… it’s about going full steam ahead, foot on the gas all the way to the end of this campaign,” he said.

The six-week weekend road blitz has one week remaining as it hits Athens and Delta Saturday, but there are also some special events taking place in December that will raise the bar even higher as it makes its way through Lanark, Leeds and Grenville counties.

One of the highlights of last weekend’s campaign was the Lanark County paramedics collaborating with a food drive of their own which filled an ambulance on site at four grocery stores in Perth, Carleton Place, Almonte and Smiths Falls. As a result of Dale McCabe and his associate paramedics, they were able to collect 6,400 pounds of food and $1,200. Paramedic Erica Ray co-ordinated the effort.

“We’re very, very pleased with the response,” McCabe noted at the stop at Food Basics in Smiths Falls. “There are so many families and individuals struggling to make ends meet and what better way than to help out the food bank.”

Colton said it was such a huge success that they will continue to partner for the cause and make it an annual event.

“We split it up evenly and four food banks in Perth, Lanark Village, Smiths Falls and Carleton Place got $300 in cash and 1,600 pound of food,” Colton said. “It was a huge success.”

On Dec. 6 Colton was at the Portland Food Market where 2,035 pounds of food were collected, along with $3,511.65 in donations. He then went to Merrickville for the afternoon where the campaign collected 819 pounds of food and $309.05 in cash donations.

“The excitement of the morning started early in Portland with a generous 500-pound food donation from Shaun Heffernan and continued when we went over the 100,000-pound mark thanks to a couple of donations from Daryl Elliot and Rideau Centennial Public School in Portland,” Colton said. “The overwhelming generosity from the Portland community kept coming all morning long as people were driving by and handing him cash out of their vehicle windows.”

The campaign received donations from the Portland United Church Women, $500; the Phillipsville Women’s Institute, $250; Olga Baker, $50; Vivian Perrin, $100, the Portland Clothing Coop, $400; Andy and Connie Gilder, $250; Sheila McKeage, $100; Lombard Glen Golf and Country Club, $200, Doug Kirkland, $50; the Good family,

Colton extended his appreciation, on behalf of the campaign, to the residents and visitors who bought pre-packaged bags and helped make the stop another highlight.

“A heartfelt thank you to Dennis Trodden and his entire family for continuing to support the campaign in Merrickville every year,” Colton said. “The Trodden family is a true asset to the Merrickville community.”

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The Lanark County Paramedic Service threw their support behind the Build a Mountain of Food campaign by hosting their own fill the ambulance food blitz at locations through Lanark County Dec. 6 and 7.

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“Thank you to Chris and the Portland Food Market for hosting Build a Mountain of Food in Portland again this year, especially for the coffee, and a huge

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Colton also praised Doug Good, “who continues to give back to his community and to Rideau Lakes Township in general, every single day for spreading the word and making things happen.”

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This past Saturday marked the 25th anniversary of the “Montreal Massacre,” which saw 14 female engineering students gunned down on Dec. 6, 1989.

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Standing in front of a packed Moore House in downtown Carleton Place this past weekend, Tracy Kwissa explained why there were all there, “in solidarity with women everywhere,” but, specifically, to come together on “a day heavy with tragedy and violence and pain.”

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by Toronto police because the body of her estranged partner had been found on a busy Toronto roadway, having jumped to his death.

They were there to notify the next of kin – only to find yet another scene of domestic violence.

“We honour and we recognize but we are still not done,” she said.

One thing that changed, and then changed back, was the issue of gun control. Jean Chretien’s Liberals made good on their pledge to implement a long gun registry after they were swept to power in 1993, a policy drafted in their Red Book election platform as a response to the massacre. By 2006, with Conservative leader Stephen

Harper the nation’s new leader, the long-gun registry was soon headed for the scrap heap.

“We live in Lanark County,” said Lee-Todd. “Gun control is something we are thinking about every day.”

This is because, according to her statistics, rural women are eight times as likely to be killed with a gun at the hands of an intimate partner.

But some things have changed, for the better.

“We (now) have mandatory charging,” she said. “We fought for that.”

She also noted that Ontario has its first female – and openly gay – premier, which she called “a step forward.”

While the Moore House, with photos and memorabilia of Roy Brown, Carleton Place’s flying ace who shot down the Red Baron during the First World War dotting the wall, was a safe

place for women that afternoon, LeeTodd reminded them that there were many women, under different roofs, who were not safe.

“Think about the 1,000 women who are in their homes today and they are not safe,” she said. “I want you to leave here enraged (at that.)

She also commended the women who had the courage to come forward, at this event and others like it, and identified themselves as victims

of domestic violence.

“Our survivors are leading the charge,” she said, adding that they had organized this year’s commemoration – the first time that Interval House had not been the main organizer.

Spoken word artist B Wilder also delivered a poem based on the children’s rhyme, “I Know An Old Lady,” with a darker, domestic violence theme.

“I know a young woman who swallowed a lie. I don’t know why she

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Merrickville Lions Club, especially Carol Kelly, president, and Ted Purvis, who spent the afternoon with the Build a Mountain volunteers, collecting food and cash donations. Kudos were extended to Dawn Rodger who also helped out by volunteering her time and efforts, this year and every year, in Merrickville, Colton said.

This leads the campaign into its final weekend on the road with a morning stop in Athens at Fresh Mart where all donations will go to the Athens Food Bank.

The campaign will finish in Delta during the afternoon with a stop at the Delta Country Market for donations to the Delta Food Bank.

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“I’ll be there with the Jeep and we’ll fire up the music,” he said.

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McMillan acclaimed as new chair for Upper Canada District School Board News – A retired teacher and educational author will lead the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) in the coming term.

Trustee Jeff McMillan, a longtime elementary teacher with the board, was acclaimed to the role during the Dec. 3 inaugural meeting for the new session.

Second-term trustee Caroll Carkner was acclaimed as 1st vice chair, while veteran trustee David McDonald was acclaimed as 2nd vice chair.

McMillan, who contested the position as a rookie trustee four years ago against former chair Greg Pietersma, said he was honoured to earn the role uncontested.

“I am really pleased,” said McMillan. “I think it shows a lot of confidence and support for myself and the 1st and 2nd vice chairs. This is the kind of support we need in order to move forward to the challenges that face us.”

The 62-year-old Brockville resident worked as a teacher for the UCDSB from 1977 to 2007, retiring from Commonwealth Public School. He is an author of two books dealing with education entitled Thirty Years of Mondays and What If: Learning for the 21st century.

Trustee Jeff McMillan, centre, was acclaimed on Dec. 2 as the new chair for the Upper Canada District School Board. He is pictured with Judge Michael Quigley, left, and director Charlotte Patterson.

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McMillan was a teacher known for innovative instructional practices, creating The Current Experience program at Commonwealth Public School, a project-based, cross-curricular program for Grades 7 and 8 students that showed impressive results for student learning.

The chair said there are several challenges facing the board in the coming term, including: the hiring of a new director of education following the retirement of former director David Thomas, working to improve EQAO results within the board, and creating effective programming for our students in an age of declining enrollment.

“We have a heavy road ahead, but I feel confident we can accomplish what we need to,” he said.

Other board members sworn

in with McMillan, Carkner and MacDonald by Judge Michael Quigley during the meeting were: Trustee Wendy MacPherson, Ward 9; trustee Jeremy Armer, Ward 7; trustee Lisa Swan, Ward 6; trustee John McAllister, Ward 4; trustee Susan Richards, Ward 3; trustee Peter Garrow, First Nations Representative; and trustee Donald Cram, Ward 1. Veteran trustee Bill MacPherson (Ward 2) was unable to attend.

McMillan told those new board members around the table that while it will be a challenging time, it will also be fulfilling.

“This will be one of the most rewarding experiences you will ever have in your life because we are impacting children who have the ability to change the world,” he said.

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Legacy Gift will generate $42.2 MILLION for CHEO over next 100 years Weldon Cochrane was an Ottawa chartered accountant and partner with the accounting firm of Coopers and Lybrand (now PriceWaterhouseCoopers) and was also the Treasurer on the CHEO Foundation Board. Mr. Cochrane had an appreciation for the importance of leaving a legacy and understood how to make an impact when he decided to made a gift in his Will to CHEO. He left the residual of his estate with instructions for it to be endowed; meaning that the capital would be preserved in perpetuity and the annual interest would be used to fund the important work at CHEO. When Mr. Cochrane died in 1985 the CHEO Foundation received $540,000

from his estate and established the Weldon Cochrane Endowment Fund as directed in his Will. Much has happened and changed at CHEO since his death and in that time his legacy gift has grown to $4.6 million.

(20%) will be reinvested bringing the total value of the fund to $6.2 million. In 50 years $15 million (80%) will go to the hospital and $3.8 million (20%) will be reinvested bringing the total value of the fund to $8.4

As CHEO marks its 40th anniversary this year, we look back and honour not only those in our community who made our local children’s hospital a reality, but also donors like Mr. Cochrane who made children a priority. Why not honour what is most important to you during your lifetime The impact of Mr. Cochrane’s generous gift is probably beyond what by considering a gift in Will to CHEO. Our he could have even imagined when he made it over 30 years ago. children, youth and families deserve to Moving forward 80 percent of the interest million. In 100 years $42.2 million (80%) will always have excellent health care, to benefit generated from this fund will be invested in go to the hospital and $10.6 million (20%) from lifesaving research and be provided medical equipment, research and hospital will be reinvested bringing the total value with the support programs to live happy and healthy lives now and forever. programs at CHEO. The remaining 20 of the fund to $15.2 million. percent will be reinvested to allow the fund His legacy lives on and continues to make to continue to grow. In 25 years $6.4 million a difference in the lives of young patients (80%) will go to the hospital and $1.6 million at CHEO today, and for future generations.

If you are interested in finding out about how you can leave a CHEO legacy, please contact Megan Doyle Ray at

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Participate in your local volunteer Christmas Bird Count until Jan. 5 cold to take part in a count contributes to the study and conservation of birds. Data collected are used to monitor the status of resident and migratory birds across the Western Hemisphere.

“The Christmas Bird Count is a fun tradition with an important goal – bird study and conservation,” says Anne Bell, director of conservation and education at Ontario Nature.

“It’s great to see expert and novice birders working together to spot as many species as possible, regardless of the weather.”

Last year in Ontario, more than 4,000 people participated in 110 Christmas Bird Counts. A whopping 178 species and 1,094,937 individual birds were recorded.

Here are some highlights: • A record number of trumpeter swans (160) were spotted at LaSalle Marina in Burlington.

• Snow bunting was the sixth most abundant bird reported, reaching a record tally of 101,541 individuals.

• Participants of 58 counts recorded 284 snowy owls. By comparison, participants of 29 counts recorded 52 snowy owls the year before.

• Common redpoll, pine siskin, crossbill and grosbeaks were absent or present in smaller-than-

participants spotted 350 darkeyed juncos, a new high for this species.

• Participants of the Blenheim and Hamilton counts spotted 98 species, the greatest number among all Ontario counts last year.

What avian rarities and trends will we uncover this year? Join a Christmas Bird Count to find out.

And if you’re still not convinced that participating in a count is for you, many are followed by a potluck.

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Community – Throughout the holiday season, many Ontarians enjoy one decadent feast after another. Why not use those newly-acquired calories to help our feathered friends?

The Christmas Bird Count, initiated by American ornithologist Frank Chapman in 1900, is a one-day bird census conducted by volunteers.

Counts are organized locally by birding and nature clubs.

They are free and open to everyone – no matter skill or age.

This year, counts run from Dec. 14 to Jan. 5. Visit the Ontario Nature (www. ontarionature.org/cbc) and Bird Studies Canada (www. bsc-eoc.org/volunteer/cbc) websites to find your local count. Ontario Nature member groups are co-ordinating more than 70 counts.

The Christmas Bird Count is the longest-running wildlife census and a crucial part of Canada’s biodiversity monitoring database.

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ditorial – The holidays are a time for mirth and merriment, but too much of a good thing can have horrific consequences.

‘Tis the season for Christmas parties and along with that comes spirits, not the apparitions who visit Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol, but those of the alcohol variety.

There are many ways to enjoy the season and while alcohol can play a factor, measures should be put in place to ensure each partygoer’s safety.

If hosting a gathering this year, ensure that no one who has consumed alcohol gets behind the wheel of a vehicle. While inviting guests, form a plan to appoint certain people as designated drivers or encourage those who have been drinking to stay over or take a taxi home. Being prepared can make all the difference in having a safe and successful holiday party.

To take it a step further, the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit encourages safe drinking practices and the option of serving “mocktails” instead of those with alcohol. These drinks are still delicious and eliminate the potential dangerous element of liquor. Visit www.healthunit.org for recipes.

If attending an office Christmas party, look out for friends. Don’t let them drive home. A recent press release from an Ontario personal injury law firm highlighted an incident 10 years ago where a Barrie woman drove home drunk from her office holiday party. She was involved in a crash that left her with a brain injury and disabled. The woman ended up suing her employer for allowing her to drive and that her boss was aware of her level of intoxication from the party’s self-serve open bar. The judge found in the woman’s favour, that she was only 75 per cent responsible for her actions.

This underlines the importance of an employer’s duty to keep employees safe in their workplace. Ways to do this include avoiding serving alcohol at the parties or have a professional bartender offer services to ensure people aren’t over-drinking. Free taxi vouchers also allows employees to get home safe and sound.

The possibility of injuring or killing someone because you chose to drive drunk should be enough of a deterrent, but for many it isn’t.

Don’t become another statistic this holiday season and plan ahead before going out to spread Christmas cheer.

Marguerite gives angelic performance for Northcote audience Lifestyle – The Northcote School was packed, and the smell of felt insoles, galoshes, and gum rubbers, propped against a log by the wood stove filled the room. It was the yearly Christmas concert. The desks had been stacked and moved to the front of the room, popcorn ball during the night, and planks brought in and ei- and all that was left was the Record NewsonRecord News ther ends placed chairs for string, and the few ropes of seating. red and green chain paper, also What was left of Canadian the Christmade by the pupils.

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As usual, bad Marguerite was an angel, and I was a sheep… again! Marguerite even had wings made by her mother... gossamer affairs that somehow were attached to the long white dress she wore, and she flitted around the stage in her white stockinged feet and with her newly permed Shirley Temple curls bobbing on her head like sausages on springs.

My sister Audrey and the Briscoe twins opened the concert after Miss Crosby blew into a little whistle that gave

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them the proper note to start on.

Their voices filled the school, and I could see Mother and Mrs. Briscoe wipe their eyes with the corner of their hankies.

Then there was the one act play, and it seemed to me we acted out the same one every

year. It was called “Who salted the soup?”

The only thing different was the cast, which changed from Christmas concert to Christmas concert. Both Emerson and Cecil had parts in the play and I held my breath for its entire

duration, but their performance went off without a hitch, much to everyone’s relief.

Then Audrey and the twins sang a few more carols, this time much better than their first See MARY page 9

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Community – The holidays came to Merrickville Dec. 6 for the village’s annual Christmas in Merrickville celebration. To cap off the evening, a tree lighting ceremony was held in Blockhouse Park. Above, members of the North Grenville Concert Choir sing Christmas carols. Above right, Merrickville-Wolford mayor David Nash “magically” lights the tree from atop an aerial ladder, courtesy of the Merrickville Fire Department.

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sickeningly obvious is an insult to my intelligence. But, I feel that I must make my statement as this is a grave matter. I will stay focused on this problem, although the temptation to veer into other areas of concern is great.

As I’m sure you are aware, electricity rates in this province are exorbitant, and rates continue to rise, the price of propane skyrocketed last winter (more than doubled for me), natural gas prices have risen and property

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effort, since they were now used to the dim light and with one performance under their belts.

All the time they were singing, Miss Smarty-pants was hopping around the stage with her wings flapping and her face cast to the ceiling, trying her best to look like an angel. I thought she looked like a white chicken scanning the stage for a place to light! But I couldn’t say a word, or move from my place, where, as a sheep, I was to keep my eyes on the manger and the doll borrowed from my friend Joyce Frances’ large collection.

Miss Crosby had given us explicit instructions not to move off the stage when the concert ended. We were to stay in our positions, and she would say a few words to the audience, thank everyone for coming, and

taxes under the current system increase every year. How real estate prices can be known four years in advance is beyond me.

The incomes of people on fixed incomes (ODSP, Ontario Works, CPP, CPP Disability, OAS, GIS) does not increase anywhere even close enough to cover these exorbitantly increasing costs.

Therefore, municipalities and necessity utility companies should be mandated by the government to charge low (according to income tax)/fixed income people according to what they

can actually afford to pay, and still eat.

No wonder the use of food banks is skyrocketing. Shameful for this province/country.

As I sit here writing this letter on Remembrance Day, I wonder what our honourable veterans think of what is going on in this province/country now. Would they be proud?

as happened every year, as if by magic, as soon as she finished, the school door flew open, and in rushed Santa Claus.

Only then could we leave the stage and go to sit on the two front planks.

Well, that’s when all hell broke loose. Miss Perfect, bound to be the first off the stage, as soon as Santa roared into the school with his ‘Ho, Ho’ Ho’s, Marguerite made a dive to lead the parade from the make-shift stage, which was just a platform borrowed from the United Church, her foot caught on the tail of her dress, and she slid off the stage like a ship being launched from a dock!

Her wings were under her, and hadn’t Miss Crosby made a grab for her, she would have slid right into the front row of planks.

Santa Claus never missed a beat, ignored the heap on the

floor and headed right for the tree, ready to hand out the presents.

It was a pretty quiet Marguerite we saw for the rest of the night. My brother Emerson, on the way home in the flat-bottomed sleigh after the evening was over, said he’d bet his last dollar that she wouldn’t be the angel in the next Christmas concert. I thought if she didn’t grow too much, maybe Miss Crosby could put her in the crib, and she could be baby Jesus. That way she would have to stay perfectly still for the entire evening and not move a muscle. Somehow, I couldn’t picture her in the role.

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Giving your kids or grandkids the gift of cash at Christmas is a good thing, isn’t it? Well, yes and no. Yes, financial gifts are always appreciated. But no, because cash is the gift that doesn’t keep on giving – once it’s gone … it’s gone. Here are some more creative ways to give money as a gift – ways that will keep in giving.

• Buy a stock, bond or units of a mutual fund through an account in the recipient’s name. The recipient will not have the legal capacity to cash the account in until they reach the age of majority. In most cases, so long as the recipient remains a minor, the parents’ authorization will be required to establish the account and to accept further contributions.

• Contribute to investments that are held within a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP).

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If the amount of the gift is significant, a formal trust can ensure that adequate controls are in place and that the funds will be used in the intended manner.

Keep in mind that when giving financial gifts to minors, the grandparents will not have the authority to manage the child’s financial affairs, and parents typically will not either. Once the gift is purchased, the money will have to stay within the account until the child reaches the age of majority in their province of residence. If the parents want the account cashed out in advance, they may have to obtain a court order of guardianship of the property of the child, or go through some other court process, depending on their province of residence, and the amount they would

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Consider also that cashing in equities to raise funds for the gift may trigger unrealized capital gains or losses and there can be tax implications. Also, if the cash gift is invested in income-producing investments, the income will need to be reported by the contributing parents or grandparents on their tax returns until the child turns 18.

A financial gift to your kids or grandkids can be the gift that keeps on giving – when it’s properly structured. Your professional advisor can ensure that happens in the best possible way.

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Board chair, vice-chair acclaimed at CDSBEO inaugural meeting News – Grenville County and Elizabethtown-Kitley Township trustee Brent Laton has begun his fourth term as chair of the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario (CDSBEO).

Laton was acclaimed to the position during the inaugural meeting of the board on Dec. 2. Entering his 13th year as a school board trustee, Laton thanked his fellow trustees for their ongoing confidence in his leadership.

Laton said he welcomed the opportunity to continue to represent the board. “I would like to thank my fellow trustees for the opportunity to return to my role. I congratulate trustee (Todd) Lalonde, and I look forward to working with him again. I congratulate all trustees. This evening we celebrate Catholic education, and the many successes of our board. I would like to thank our director, and executive council for their outstanding leadership, and I would like to thank our diocese for their ongoing and exceptional support.

We continue our theme, Witnesses to Hope, and there are many reasons for us to look forward with hope. Our schools are recognized as top schools in the province, and I look forward to being part of our continued achievements.”

Cornwall trustee Todd Lalonde was also acclaimed during the annual meeting, returning as vice-chair of the board for the coming year. Lalonde is now in his ninth year of service as a trustee.

The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario welcomed its new board during the school board’s inaugural meeting Dec. 2. Above from left: Student trustee Brianna Workman with trustees Robin Reil, Sue Wilson, Nancy Kirby, Ron Eamer, Karen McAllister, Todd Lalonde, CDSBEO director of education William J. Gartland, Brent Laton and Archbishop Brendan O’Brien. At left: Todd Lalonde, left, and Brent Laton, middle, were acclaimed as board chair and vice-chair, respectively. With them is director of education William J. Gartland.

“It is a privilege to continue to work with my fellow trustees and I thank you for allowing me to continue in this role. I look forward to continuing to be an advocate for this system, and to keep Catholic education at the forefront through our successes,” he said.

Director of Education, William J. Gartland, congratulated Laton and Lalonde. “I look forward to continuing the exceptional relationship that our administration has developed with all of our trustees. They continually demonstrate their commitment to Catholic education, and their work contributes to our board’s reputation as a leader in this province. I know Mr. Laton and Mr. Lalonde will continue to provide excellent leadership at the board table.”

The evening began with Mass, which was celebrated by Archbishop Brendan O’Brien of the Kingston Archdiocese.

The Bishop offered his thanks to trustees and senior administration for the work they do to preserve and protect Catholic education, and blessed all CDSBEO trustees.

All trustees made declarations and took oaths of allegiance during the meeting to begin their new four-year term of service. In accordance with the board bylaws, specifically Article 2.02 (C) the director of education, as the chief executive officer of the Catholic

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District School Board of Eastern Ontario, declared the board to be legally constituted for this term of office. The 2014-2018 CDSBEO board of trustees are the following: Ron Eamer – Trustee, City of Cornwall and Glengarry County Nancy Kirby – Trustee, Lanark County

Todd Lalonde – Trustee, City of Cornwall and Glengarry County Brent Laton – Trustee, Grenville County and Elizabethtown-Kitley Township Robin Reil – Trustee, City of Brockville, Town of Smiths Falls, and Leeds County Karen McAllister – Trustee, Dundas and Stormont Counties

Sue Wilson – Trustee, Prescott and Russell Counties Brianna Workman – Catholic student trustee, 2014-2015 Director of education presents annual report Gartland presented the 2014 director’s annual report to the board of trustees at the meeting.

“It is a pleasure to once again

present the director’s annual report, and to bring attention to the exceptional accomplishments of our board over the past year,” he said.

The report reviews successes in areas such as student achievement, faith development, and program initiatives. “I would like to thank the senior admin team for the work they do. This report rep-

resents all of their input and I appreciate all of their contributions with regard to this report,” Gartland said.

The director’s annual report is now available for viewing on the CDSBEO website (www.cdsbeo. on.ca) and the video version is available to view on the CDSBEO YouTube channel (www.youtube. com/CDSBEOVideo).

The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario operates 40 elementary and 10 secondary schools across eight counties.

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Real advantages So yes, there are definitely advantages to having an artificial tree, something Kathy has already reminded me of this fall.

In past years, after buying a real tree, we normally left it in the garage until we felt the time was right to put a fresh cut in the trunk and bring it into the house for set-up and decorating.

Because real trees dry out quickly when they are brought indoors, it meant we normally had a decorated tree for just a few days before Christmas and a few days after. Our real tree was always taken down no later than Jan. 2.

With the artificial variety we can set it up well in advance of the holidays and keep it up for as long as we wish afterward.

So, this week the setup and decorating is underway. Lily won’t be nine-months-old until a week from Friday so obviously she doesn’t know what a Christmas tree is or whether it is real or artificial.

But it’s a lot of fun to have her here as Kathy and I, along with our son Craig, Heather and Indy all participate in the tree decorating process.

Decorating is a ritual we thoroughly enjoy because we have so many precious ornaments and items collected over the course of the more than four decades we have been married. Many of

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the decorations also mean a lot to our children. Now we have a youngster in the family who will gradually become aware of our holiday traditions, including the meaning of the many individual decorations we cherish.Kathy has already added a new tradition to the mix. We will now purchase a special Christmas decoration for Lily every Christmas.

I don’t want to come off as hypocritical. I know that I have previously questioned the growing commercialization of Christmas in this space.

I really don’t like the fact that the true meaning of the day and the season is lost amid the glitz and glamour and over spending which mark this season in modern times.On the other hand I don’t begrudge anyone enjoying the holiday season in their own way. And the reality is that spending money is something that goes with Christmas/New Year.

I think you have to consider how important this time of year is to retailers, many of whom do a third to a half of their annual business at Christmas. That means a lot of people’s livelihoods are at stake. Therefore it’s impossible for me to condemn the commercial side of Christmas and New Year’s. There is far too much involved!

On the other hand this is the season of giving and that extends well beyond our own family.

For example, I can’t walk past a Salvation Army kettle without making a donation. We also donate money and/or non-perishable food items to the local food bank at this time of year, knowing that at Christmas the need is much greater.

I know Ebenezer Scrooge couldn’t understand that “the want and need of the poor is more keenly felt at Christmas than at any other time of year.” Fortunately Scrooge is a fictional

character and besides, we know that he was eventually shown the error of his ways.

So at this wonderful time of year why not think of those less fortunate and contribute a small amount of your disposable income to assist? Every little bit helps and I know you will be happy you did when you think that your contribution made Christmas morning and Christmas dinner that

much better for another family who could not otherwise have afforded to celebrate the season.

Despite our recent loss I realize our family is fortunate in so many ways. First and foremost we have each other which is the most important thing. After that everything else is gravy.

This is the season of giving and enjoying time with family and friends. It is also a good time to count our blessings and with a New Year looming that is exactly what I intend to do!

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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together. I accepted the idea grudgingly but by the end of the 2013 Christmas/New Year season I will admit I had warmed to the idea. It is a nice tree, even if it isn’t real, and it does look very nice when it is decorated and lighted.

The clean-up following Christmas is so much easier now. We are no longer faced with countless needles on the carpet and stairs after the then dried out tree was hauled through the house, out the front door and left at the curbside for pick-up.

In some cases I was forced to dig the tree out of a snowbank if a major storm struck before local public works staff had made their rounds.

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Lifestyle – Just two weeks until Christmas and as usual I am scrambling to complete my personal gift shopping.

Considering I am only buying for my wife Kathleen it should be a simple matter. But like most males I am a procrastinator when it comes to holiday purchasing. Kathy, the astute and experienced shopper she is, picks up items all year. When December rolls around she is usually finished everything except the things a family needs for a good Christmas dinner, for example. Those food stuffs are normally purchased closer to Dec. 25.

Admittedly it is going to be a bittersweet Christmas for me and my immediate family, following the loss of my beloved father Howard early last month. My mother Molly in particular faces a tough Christmas without her husband of 64 years.But my father loved the holiday season and especially the joy of spending quality time with family and friends. My parents have built a lifetime of Christmas traditions, many of which my family and my siblings’ families have also adopted and shared.

We will continue to follow the same path because we know that is what my Dad would want.

Despite the sorrow associated with his death, just weeks before the holiday season, this is still a very special Christmas for Kathy and me and our family.

Our granddaughter Lily and her parents (our daughter and her partner) will be with us for Christmas and we are so looking forward to spending Lily’s first Christmas together here and at the home of my sister Linda Parisien and her husband Allan in Stittsville.

All things considered we have much to be thankful for and we are definitely carrying that thought with us into the upcoming holiday season.

Last year I finally bowed to my wife’s pressure and accepted her long held desire to purchase a good, artificial Christmas tree instead of buying a real tree which we had done through 41 Christmases

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Please join Evelyn and “The Team” at our New location at 6 Beckwith St. S., Smiths Falls Friday, December 19th 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. for an Open House and Celebraton of the Season!

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Important tips for healthy eating throughout the holidays Marie Traynor

Lifestyle – Holiday party season is upon us. It’s a time to celebrate, often with food. If holiday eating is stressful for you, here are some strategies that may help: If you are the guest bringing food: • Support healthy eating wherever you celebrate. For example, at work, keep the fruit bowl out longer than the treat bowl.

• Bring dishes that have lots of vegetables and fruit.

• If you bring treats, label and wrap them up in small portions so your host can choose to freeze some for another occasion.

If you are trying to maintain your well-being throughout the holidays: • Scan the buffet table and start with small portions of the seasonal specials you enjoy the most.

• Be mindful of your favourite foods, the tastes, smells and textures. Try some new foods. Enjoy the food without judgment.

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Nutrition Tips takes time for the body to signal the brain that it feels full. Eat slowly to allow your body time to send that signal. Put down the cutlery between bites and chat with folks between courses or trips to the food table. After starting with small portions, if you are still hungry, go for more.

• Eat some high fibre and protein choices before you go so you won’t arrive overly hungry. For example,

vegetable soup with some meat or tofu or a snack of Greek yogurt with added berries.

• Don’t skip meals. If there is a big meal planned for that day, eat smaller meals and snacks beforehand.

• Use smaller plates to be mindful of portion size. At a meal, try to fill at least half of the plate with colorful vegetables, ¼ with meat or meat alternate, and ¼ with whole grain product or starch.

• Try this tip from Dietitians of Canada if you feel you are being pressured to eat more than you want. Say something

like, “Everything I ate was wonderful. I wouldn’t want to spoil the great meal by overdoing it, but thanks for the offer.”

Other ‘keep healthy’ ideas, include being the designated driver. Others will appreciate this and you will need to avoid higher calorie alcoholic drinks.

Instead enjoy milk, fortified soya beverage, herbal teas and water flavored with lemon or cucumber slices.

Marie Traynor MSc, RD, is a registered dietitian and public health nutritionist with the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit.

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Jack and the Beanstalk, the Smiths Falls Station Theatre’s Christmas pantomime, has been receiving rave reviews from audiences. It wraps up this weekend with performances Dec. 12, 13 and 14. Above, Heather Mitchell-Adams (Edena the Eco Fairy) and Garrett Pipher (Simple Simon) strut their stuff. Right, Mike Adams plays the Dame, Jack’s mom –Mrs. Trot.

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Sunday’s matinee is virtually sold out, but good tickets remain for Friday and Saturday night. It’s a great show for kids.

And, because the performance is only a touch more than two hours long, youngsters and oldsters alike will be out of the theatre by around 9:30 p.m.

The remaining performances of Jack and the Beanstalk run on the evenings of Dec. 12 and 13 at 7:30 p.m., with a matinee on Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and for students (with ID) $10, with special group rates also available. Call The Station Theatre at 613-283-0300 for details. Tickets can be purchased at Special Greetings, 8 Russell St. East, Smiths Falls, cash only; from our Website smithsfallstheatre.com, via Paypal/Visa/Mastercard; by phone at 613-2830300 via Visa/Mastercard; or at the door (subject to availability) half-hour before the performance – cash only.

We invite patrons to keep in

touch with all our upcoming shows – outstanding plays and great movies (like Boyhood, showing on Jan. 16 and 17). Simply sign up for our e-newsletter through a visit to our website and find out all about our 2015 season. For this, the Station Theatre is offering a “Six-Pack Flex Pack” voucher plan for just $99, meaning that playgoers can select how they want to use their six vouchers to redeem tickets for any of the 2015 plays. The purchase deal – which is good up to the deadline of Feb. 22 – offers a saving of almost 20 per cent compared to the regular adult ticket price.

Go to www.smithsfallstheatre.com, for detailed ordering instructions and information on the different ways the “Six-Pack Flex Pack” can be used throughout the 2015 season. The voucher package makes a great Christmas gift. Don’t miss out!

Submitted by the Smiths Falls Community Theatre.

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Arts – Giant Blundercore, played by Nick Ritchie, does not appear on stage until the second act, but when he does he almost steals the show. Towering physically above the rest of the cast – even Mike Adams who gives a hilarious, spirited performance as Jack’s mom, Mrs. Trot – Ritchie presents his menacing character with a wonderful touch of good humour. See if your feet don’t tap as he sings and dances the Barry White hit You’re My Everything, declaring his love for Princess Demelza.

Stealing the show outright from this talented cast would be a challenge. Every part, from chorus member to principal boy and girl, Jennifer Jasiak (Jack) and Bethany Duberville (Demelza), was played to perfection. The Princess is the sanest, sweetest character on the stage; small wonder she captures the heart of Jack, who bravely takes on the scary task of rescuing her from Blundercore. The two principals sing and dance well together and – although the action all around them is wild and zany – their warmth as lovers gives the plot line a convincing quality that prepares the audience for the drama of Demelza’s imprisonment by the Giant.

Heather Mitchell-Adams got the show off to a great start with her always charming Edena the Eco Fairy. Sheila Jasiak and Shawna Merkley as Daisy the family cow delighted the audience at every turn with their clever movements, especially their dance steps. Slade Stoodley as Slimeball, the odorous assistant to the Giant and his Cockroaches, got the boos his character deserved but his performance rated high praise. Rich Croteau gave us a wonderfully bumbling King Bertram with his corny jokes, and his loyal assistant Flunkit (Nicki Hayes) impressed, especially with her dance turn disguised as a tree. It was Garrett Pipher playing Simple Simon who brought the zaniness of the pantomime to its peak. Always entertaining with his high quality song and dance routines, he provided the energy and rapport with the audience that kept the show moving forward at a rapid pace.

First-time director Emily Duberville has set a high standard for herself for future shows. Everything from the pantomime’s lavish costumes (sewn by Susan Adams and Caroline Lunn) to the clever staging (wait for the scene with the strobe lights to be really impressed) have left audiences

Motorists warned of property, identity theft when vehicles left unlocked News – Ontario’s police chiefs are warning motorists and passengers about the dangers of property and identity theft resulting from unlocked vehicles or the leaving of valuables in plain view. The province’s top cops launched the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police’s (OACP) annual Lock It OR Lose It campaign in Toronto Nov. 27.

The campaign is a crime prevention program that encourages drivers and passengers to take precautions to protect their vehicles and vehicle contents from theft, particularly during the holiday season.

“Leaving vehicles unlocked or valuables in plain sight is an invitation for

thieves to steal your values. Police across Ontario want people to take the time to keep their property safe,” said Chief Kimberley Greenwood (Barrie Police Service), a member the OACP’s community safety and crime prevention committee. “Thieves are also looking for anything in a vehicle that allows them to engage in identity theft. Don’t give them the opportunity. Keep anything with your personal information with you.”

During the Lock it OR Lose it campaign, police officers examine parked vehicles to confirm they are locked and that no valuables have been left in plain view. Officers place a small notice on

vehicles checked indicating what safety precautions were neglected and offer simple prevention tips for drivers to protect their vehicles against theft. The notices also congratulate drivers who have secured their vehicle.

“The insurance industry remains a strong supporter of the Lock It OR Lose It campaign. We know it works,” said Rick Dubin, vice-president, investigative services, Insurance Bureau of Canada. “While actual vehicle thefts have dropped, we are very concerned about identity theft and identity fraud. Cases of identity theft and fraud have increased across Canada from 10,807 to 11,594 in 2013 – a six

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And finally, to round off the busiest year and the busiest holiday season at Perth’s only ground-level, barrier-free theatre, The Ivory Quartet, a local group of talented young musicians, are making a special holiday re-union stop at FCT, bringing their homegrown folk-rock back to Perth on Dec. 30.

Full Circle Theatre, the little theatre that could, has hosted more than 130 events in 2014, leading up to their busiest December ever. It’s a great finish to the year and a great start to the next one. Come out and join us!

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The stage is set! Here’s the stage setting for the Vintage Variety Christmas Revue as seen last week at the National Arts Centre (NAC). The “olde-tyme” vaudeville variety show is coming straight from the NAC to Perth’s Full Circle Theatre Dec. 21, just one of a great lineup of events at the theatre through the month of December. and more. This is a show that has wowed them in the nation’s capital and is coming straight to FCT. Tickets are $22 and are available at Shadowfax (1-800-519-2729, www.shadowfax. on.ca).

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Arts – It’s the busiest December yet at Perth’s Full Circle Theatre (FCT), with events ranging from Gilbert and Sullivan to a special performance for kids to Celtic fiddlers to homegrown rock and, a first for FCT, a special Christmas variety show direct from the National Arts Centre.

The Academy for Musical Theatre brings Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance to the FCT stage Dec. 11 and 12. Performed by the academy’s company of young people (ranging from five to 18-years-old), the shows are always as much fun to watch as they are to be in. Tickets available at the door.

The Celtic Heritage Fiddler Orchestra then takes over the stage on Dec. 14, playing to an already sold-out house. The 11-member ensemble presents traditional fiddling styles and have a solid following in the area. The performance begins at 2 p.m. but, as we mentioned, is already sold-out. On Dec. 21 and 22 at 2 p.m., BarnDoor Productions, who just closed their hilarious holiday show Every Christmas Story Ever Told last weekend, will present a special Kids’ Circle performance. What Samuel Aloycious Theodore Herman Michael Jones Got For Christmas (or just Sam's Christmas) is a fun and musical short show for kids up to 10 or so, that comes just at a time when parents might need a little break in the holiday stress.

Download and colour poster for the show from www.barndoorproductions.ca and bring it to the show to enter a draw for a fun door prize. A family of four can see the show for just $15, with $5 for each additional person.

It’s a very special event at FCT on Dec. 21 at 7:30 p.m. as the Vintage Variety Christmas Revue comes to Perth directly from packed houses and standing ovations at the National Arts Centre. Featuring Ottawa’s top variety performers, the revue offers acts from comedy to music to burlesque to magic

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No cat adoptions authorized at LAWS during holiday season from Dec. 14 to 27

Thank you We like to send a huge thank you to Natural Pet Foods in Carleton Place for their efforts and huge support to host the Photos with Santa on Dec. 6. It was a fun day and LAWS received $460.60 in donations.

Donations make perfect gift If you’re puzzled as to what Christmas gift to buy for some of your friends who seem to have everything already? Why not make a monetary donation to LAWS in their name. Any donations over $20 are eligible to receive a tax receipt.

This Week’s Pets the vet revealed severe intolerance to some foods, and she requires a special (but not overly expensive) diet. She will be very easy to keep groomed.

She greets strangers with a reserved attitude and will bark when she sees or hears something out of the ordinary, but responds politely to friendly people. Like a boxer, she is friendly with some but not all dogs, and cats aren’t her best buddies.

Bambi is very trainable and has learned her “sit” and “down” command. She is working on her leash skills and has great off-leash recall.

If you’re looking for a loyal and funny companion who will keep you entertained, Bambi will be your forever friend.

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to it that she loses at least two pounds so she can clean herself better. She weighs in at 12.3 lb. Remember for all cats: “Food is not love.” Indoor cats need a lot less than the instructions on cat food bags indicate. She also needs help to keep her bowels going with the aid of a high fibre food diet and regular hairball paste.

Her foster parents tell us she loves to chase a laser light. They make her run up and down the stairs to exercise. Two six to eight-minute sessions a day before offering her food will do to help her regain her normal waistline. She loves a good belly massage and she loves snoozing in a sunny location.

Daisy is a chatterer and very independent. She’s about eight-yearsold and has a lot of life left in her with the right care. Please call the shelter if you wish to meet her. She’s Rod grey and white with semi-long hair Hello there, Rod here. When that needs regular brushing to avoid I came to LAWS on a hot day in matting.

July the nice ladies felt very sorry for me. I arrived not very clean, to Bryanna say the least. I was beaten up by…I Please meet Bryanna, one of our don’t remember...but wounds and sweetest mom cats. She nursed her dirt showed I had been picked at. six kittens until nothing was left of Look at me now. I’m healed, smell- her. With patience and dedication ing nice and fresh and lounging the she made sure her kids were ok. days away at LAWS. They say I am See LAWS page 25 a small white with grey cat.

I love my cuddles but I don’t get enough here as there are too many of us needing affection. Could you Are you new to please pick me next time you’re the neighbourhood? around choosing cats?

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I am no longer a kitten, but would a little over one-year-old do for Planning a wedding? you? Please come and meet me. I’m somewhere in the back at LAWS. We have free gifts I’m a real nice guy, see ya!

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LAWS calendars on sale Once again LAWS’ popular calendars are available for sale at the shelter. These are great stocking stuffers and money raised goes to all the little paws at LAWS. The following locations offered help to sell the calendars: Shadowfax on Foster Street in Perth, Pet Valu Perth, Laura Jane’s Pet Food Supplies (Perth), Murray’s Flea Market (Carleton Place) Hinton’s (Perth), The Loft (Smiths Falls) Modern Thymes (Smiths Falls) Lanark Vet, Pet Valu (Almonte), Reads Book Shop (Carleton Place) and Mississippi Mills Animal Hospital.

Thank you all for helping us sell the calendars.

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This week’s featured pets Bambi Described as a “boxer mix”, Bambi has some boxer traits but not others. She has a bouncy youthful nature, boundless energy and an intelligent, alert expression. Because she’s a strong girl (although not as imposing as a boxer) who loves to romp and jump, she is best for older children.

When Bambi arrived at the shelter with a skin condition, a visit to

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Daisy Please meet our sweet Daisy.

She’s very special to us and was adopted several times. Unfortunately her previous owners all passed away or were not able to continue to take good care of her. It is always sad to see a cat being returned several times over a two-year period for unforeseen reasons.

Daisy is now in foster care and is enjoying her time with her new foster parents and two other cats. What Daisy needs is somebody who’ll see

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Lifestyle – The shelter will not authorize the adoption of cats or kittens in the two weeks preceding Christmas unless the adoption had previously been arranged. This action is intended to dissuade people from adopting a last minute gift.

The last day for adoptions is Sunday, Dec. 14. The shelter will re-open its adoptions the day after Boxing Day, which is Dec. 27.

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Now they’ve recently been adopted and it’s time for her to ďŹ nd a good home too. Bryanna is a very affectionate, petite lady, greyish/ with white. She’s a little shy at times and would make a lovely pet for any household. Bryanna would be just over one-year-old and has been at LAWS since August.

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Sylvester came to us as a little uff of hair and has grown quite a bit since he’s with us. He’s a good boy to have around and will amuse you with his comical way of playing, running and climbing onto things. He’s full of life, that’s for sure, maybe even a bit rambunctious, but hey, that’s what all kittens are anyway. He will keep you going, but better, he will put a smile on your face, every day, guaranteed.

Please come and meet this jolly guy, he’s worth the trip!

Thank you for your continued support. Follow us if you like on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ lanarkanimals or if you have any questions or concerns, please contact the shelter at shelter@lanarkanimals.ca or by calling 613-2839308.

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Regional Round-Up Giant Book Sale, Hundreds of new, vintage & antique books, Friday Dec 12, 3-7pm, Saturday Dec 13, 8-1pm, Almonte High School, 126 Martin St. N. Mill’s Home Support, Almonte. Lunch Bunch, Thursday, December 18. Mills’ office 67 Industrial Drive. Transportation. Entertainment: Larry Lunney. Info: Home Support 613-2564700 to reserve.

Mill’s Home Support, Almonte. “Christmas Light Tour of Almonte & Carleton Place & supper out”, December 22. Info: Home Support 613-256-4700 to reserve.

Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Dinner & a Christmas Concert at Clayton Hall. Friday, December 12, Please call Home Support to reserve your seat on the bus, 613-256-4700.

Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Music & Memories lunch program, Tuesday, December 16, Transportation, Entertainment: “Irons in the Fire”. Info: 613-256-4700 or Jean 613-2573296.

Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Overnight Trip, Sunday, December 14, Please call Home Support to reserve your seat on the bus, 613256-4700.

Mills’ Seniors Services, Transportation to the Arthritis Aquafit Swim Program, every Monday at 11:15 am. Carleton Place Pool. Call 613-256-4700 to reserve your seat on the bus.

Mills’ Seniors Services, Weekly Foot Care Clinics, Alison Kaczan RPN provides care, at the Mills’ Seniors Services Office, 67 Industrial Drive. Call 613-256-4700 for appointment.

Valley Voices Christmas Concert, ‘A Joyful Noise’, Sunday, December 14, 7 pm Almonte United Church. Beautiful music. Info Amanda 613-256-0134

A.N.A.F. “Lunch Box”, Bake Sale Saturday, December 20, 10:00 - 2:00 pm, Info: 613-253-5097.

Auditions for the spring Mississippi Mudds show “Once Upon A Mattress”, December 13, Town Hall, 9 am-4 pm. To book an audition time, please contact Producer Karen Lapointe kazli63@gmail.com or 613-668-6874.

Breakfast, Carleton Place Legion, 177 George St, Saturday, December 13, 8-10:30am.

Info: 613-257-1727.

Carleton Place Lions Club Christmas Euchre Tournament. Saturday, December 13, Army Navy Club (across from McEwen’s gas station). Doors open at 12:30, game begins at 1:30. Hot roast beef dinner at 5.

Carleton Place Orange Lodge meets 3rd Tuesday of the month at 195 Industrial Ave at 8 p.m. Info: Kevin 613-253-5547.

Carleton Place Sunset Club meets every Wednesday, 1 p.m. Legion. Euchre, bid euchre, games, socializing. Third Wed. each monthshort general meeting, noon. Potluck lunch/ games follows. 613-257-7483.

Community Home Support Carleton Place Friday Lunch Bunch, Friday, Dec 19 @ Beckwith Township Hall, noon. Info: 613-253-0733 for reservations and info.

Community Home Support Carleton Place Friday Lunch Bunch, Friday, Dec 12 @ Beckwith Township Hall, noon. Info: 613-253-0733 for reservations and info.

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Any community organization based in our circulation area wishing to list an event of community interest is invited to submit a description of 25 words or less in writing. Admissions or event costs, will not be included. Deadline is Monday at 4:30 p.m. prior to publication date. This service is provided free of charge. Events will be listed no more than two weeks in advance. Write, Metroland Media, Attn: Regional Roundup, P.O. Box 158, Smiths Falls, Ont. K7A 4T1, or fax at 613-283-5909 or e-mail: jmichaelis@theemc.ca OR cheryl.code@metroland.com. Items will be edited as necessary. Please include name, address and phone number.

Friday, Dec 5 & 12 @ Beckwith Hall, Black’s Corners, noon.

Info: 613-253-0733 for reservations and info.

Community Home Support luncheon Friday, Dec 19 @ Beckwith Hall, Black’s Corners, noon. Info: 613-253-0733 for reservations and info.

Cribbage, Carleton Place Legion, 177 George St, Every Tuesday, 1:00pm. in the bunker downstairs. Info: 613-257-1727.

Debtors Anonymous. If you are having problems with money or debt then we can help.

6:30 Tuesdays, St. James Hall, Bell and Edmund Street. 613-216-9008.

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.

French Playgroup “Plaisirs D’Enfants”.

Every Tuesday 9:30-11:30 a.m. Beckwith Community Hall (Black’s Corners). 613-2530008.

Ladies Darts, every Tuesday starting 7:30 p.m. Legion. Sponsor: Ladies Auxiliary.

Mixed Darts, Carleton Place Legion, 177 George St, Every Thursday, 7:30pm. Upstairs Info: 613-257-1727.

MVAR Model railway show. Saturday December 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Carleton Place Arena. Open to all ages.

Seniors 50 & over, join the Sunset Club for fun and games, trips, etc. Meeting at Legion, 1 p.m. every Wednesday. Info: 257-8102.

Sunday, Dec. 14, “Sing-in” the Season.

A Christmas gift to the community from the Carleton Place and District Community Band and Zion-Memorial United Church. 37 Franklin St. 2:00 p.m.

The Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum’s annual Christmas Open House, Sunday, December 14, 1-4 pm. Winter exhibition “Ready, Set, Snow”. 267 Edmund Street. 613253-7013 or www.cpbheritagemuseum.com The Carleton Place and District Breast Cancer Support Group meets the third Thursday of the month (Dec. 18th, 2:00-4:00 p.m.). Contact Heather, 613-257-7604.

KEMPTVILLE 4th annual Christmas Artisan showcase, sale and cafe, Saturday December 13, 9:303:30pm, North Grenville Community Church, Kemptville[next to Kemptville Hospital] 2659 Concession Rd. Alzheimer Society- Support Group Meetings. 4th Thursday each month, 1-3 p.m.

Bayfield Manor, 100 Elvira St. Baby Talk, Wednesday, December 17, Ontario Early Years Centre, breastfeeding support available.

Blue Christmas service at Heckston United Church on December 12 at 2:00PM Christmas Lessons and Carols, Sunday, December 14, 7 00 p.m. A family-friendly evening of with cider and cookies, St. James Anglican Church, 35 Clothier Street West, Kemptville.

Holiday Celebration - Ontario Early Years for Parents/Caregivers & children 0-6. enjoy a holiday celebration, story time, snack & a Fire Hall Tour. Friday December 12, 9:30-11:30, North Grenville Fire Department, 259 Cty Rd. 44. 1-866-433-8933 ext. 2374.

Kemptville and Area Walking Group, Monday, December 8, Wednesday, December 10, Friday, December 12, 9 a.m. Meet at the North Grenville Municipal Centre, contact

Eva Francoeur 613-258-4487. Sponsor: Health Unit.

Kemptville and Area Walking Group, Monday, December 15, Wednesday, December 17, Friday, December 19, 9 a.m. Meet at the North Grenville Municipal Centre, contact Eva Francoeur 613-258-4487. Sponsor: Health Unit.

North Grenville Toastmasters meet 1st, 3rd Thursday every month. O’Farrell Financial Services, Boardroom (292 County Rd. 44). 7 p.m. Learn communication/leadership skills.

LANARK Fitness Classes every Monday (except holidays). 9:30-10:30 a.m. North Lanark County Community Health Centre. 613-259-2182.

Fun and Fitness Wednesdays 9:00-10:00 am. St Andrew’s United Church. Info: Kara (613)259-2182.

The Lanark Legion #395, Bake Sale, December 13, 11am-2pm, bring a non-perishable item to the Santa Claus Parade.

Walking group, every Tuesday morning, 9 a.m. from the NLCCHA. Refreshments, exercises/ speaker after walk. Heather 613-259-2182.

MERRICKVILLE “Come Sing Noel” Sunday December 14, 3 pm. first Annual Community Christmas Concert, local choirs & musical soloists from the area, Merrickville United Church, corner of St Lawrence Street and Main Street.

Men’s Darts, December 17, 7 p.m.

Merrickville Legion.

Merrickville Legion, Music by Harry Adrain, December 19, 7 - 11 p.m. Chicken Dinner served at 6 p.m.

Merrickville Legion, Music by Lorne Daley, December 12, 7 - 11 p.m. Roast Pork Dinner served at 6 p.m.

Merrickville Legion open December 13, 12-4 p.m.

Merrickville Legion open December 20, 12-4 p.m.

PAKENHAM St. Peter Celestine Church, Pakenham, Christmas Concert featuring the Arnprior Community Choir, Sunday, December 14, 3:00pm. Tickets Available by calling 613-2564760 or 613-832-2867.

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Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Dec 14. Carols, Candles and a Reading of the Christmas Story, 7-8 p.m. Everyone welcome.

Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church, 160 Wayside Drive.

Community Dinner, Saturday, December 13, 4:30-6:00 at St James Anglican Church, 12 Harvey St (corner of Harvey and Drummond) Tourtieres, potatoes, vegetables.

Jewel’s Gently Used Clothing, 48 Wilson St. W., Unit 2, (in the Metro mall) 613-3260079, 12 days of Christmas, Dec 11-Dec 14, Join us for a new special every day Lanark Lodge Birthday Party (last Thursday every month). 2 p.m. Hosted by recreation dept.

Info. 613-267-4225.

Monthly Jamboree, Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 244, 26 Beckwith Street East, Saturday, Dec. 13. Regular monthly Jamboree from 2:00-6:00 pm. Harry Adrain & Friends entertaining.

Perth Citizens’ Band Annual Christmas Concert, Tuesday December 16, 7:30pm, St. James Anglican Church, Perth, guests Fiddlers and Friends. Info: 613-256-4221 or visit www. perthband.ca Perth Legion, Sat. Dec. 13. Enjoy an Afternoon of Good Country Music with Harry Adrain & Friends, 2 - 6pm. Everyone Welcome.

Perth Old Tyme Fiddler’s Dance, Classic Country Music, Perth Legion Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. December 12. Info: 613-259-2569 or 613283-8703.

Rideau Trail Association, Saturday, December 13. Level 2, 6 km hike. Millpond Conservation area. Meet at 11:00am Conlon Farm, Perth. Leader: David and Batchelor, 613264-1559.

Saturday Jamboree. Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 244, 26 Beckwith Street East.

Saturday, Dec. 13, 2:00-6:00 pm. Country Music Jamboree with Harry & Friends. Everyone welcome.

Stars of Hope and Remembrance, campaign kicks off Dec 1 - Dec 24, Contact: Rebecca Bowie 613-267-6400, email: info@chslc.ca The Butterfly Fan Club- Perth & District Breast Cancer Support Group. Monthly Meeting, December 11, 5:30pm Michaels Table Restaurant, 110 Gore St. Info: Carleen 613812-4474.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). Meets Thursday evenings at Lanark Lodge. Info. Janet 613-264-9139.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Tuesdays 5 p.m. at Community Care. Info: Barbara 613-267-2040.

RURAL PERTH Bridge, Perth Duplicate Bridge Club meets 7:00 p.m., Thursdays, December 11, 18 at Perth Civitan Club. For partnership contact Bert Picard 613-267-5305.

Bridge, Social- McMartin House, 125 Gore St., East, every Friday afternoon. 613-2673952.

Calvin United Church, Dewitt’s Corners will host a ‘Service of Hope and Remembrance’ on Dec 14th at 2:30pm. Speaker: Rita Jackson.

All welcome, refreshments served Christmas Concert, Sunday, December 21, 4pm, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Dinner to follow the program. Call 267-4213 to reserve

4 Hand Euchre Friday, December 12, 7:30 p.m., Pierces Corners Hall. Light lunch. All welcome. Info: 613-489-1684 4 Hand Euchre Friday, December 19, 7:30 p.m., Pierces Corners Hall. Light lunch. All welcome. Info: 613-489-1684 4 hand euchre, Wednesday, December 17, 7:00 p.m. Montague Seniors Hall, Rosedale.

Good prizes, good food. (613)284-1074.

Alzheimer Society- Support Group Meetings. 3rd Friday each month, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Country Roads Community Health Centre, 4319 Cove Rd. at Hwy. 15 (Portland).

Annual Christmas Dinner/Dance featuring Texas Tuxedo, Sat., Dec 13th, Dinner 7 pm Full course meal. tickets in advance. Royal Canadian

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Legion Upper Rideau Branch #542, Westport 613-273-3615.

Annual ‘Outdoor’ ‘Twilight’ Lessons & Carol Service, Sunday Dec 14, 4pm, St. James Anglican Church, Franktown, In the Carriage House/Church Sheds, followed by pot-luck dinner Centennial Hall.

Blood Donor Clinic, Tuesday, December 16, 3-6 p.m. Legion Br 542, 10099 Perth Road, County Road 10, Westport.

Calling all musicians! A Musician’s circle (musicians only) is held weekly, Thursday evenings, 7:00 p.m., ABC Hall in Bolingbroke (3166 Bolingbroke Rd.). Come out to network with fellow entertainers. Contact Matthew Churchill (613-273-9005).

Candlelight Carol Service, St. Andrew’s United Church, Bishop’s Mills, Sunday December 14, 7:00 pm. Guest Musicians-Bella Borealis Come and sing the Songs of Christmas C.A.R.E. Program for frail adults.

(Mondays, Lanark, North Lanark Community Health Center) and (Fridays, CPHC Building, 15 Bates Dr.). (613)264-0307.

Carols at the Camp, Saturday, December 20, 6pm, Silver Lake Wesleyan Camp Tabernacle, dress warmly, refreshments provided.

Christmas Bake Sale and lunch to be held at St. Paul’s United Church, Franktown on Saturday, 13th December from 10 a.m. till 2.00 p.m. Information 613-257-4345 Christmas Concert by the Wolf Grove Singers at Guthrie United Church in Clayton, Sunday December 14, 2p.m. Refreshments after.

All welcome!

Christmas Dinner for residents of the area on Christmas Day, Spencerville Legion, Br.604, 1-4 p.m. Please sign up at the Legion at 27 Bennett Street or call 613-658-2031 by Dec. 18, 2014.

Christmas Eve Service, Thursday, Dec 24, 8:30pm, St. James Anglican Church, Franktown, All are welcome.

Christmas Eve Service, St. Stephen’s Church, Brooke, 7 p.m. Everyone Welcome.

Club 55 Euchre Christmas Party, Monday, December 15, 1:00pm, South Elmsley Community Hall, (Hwy 15 beside OPP Offices), Refreshments 613-283-3545 Community Clothing Co-operative, Portland Community Hall. Open every Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Wednesday 1-3 p.m.

CPHC formally VON foot care clinic, every 1st Thursday of the month. Westport Chiropractic Centre, 39 Bedford St., Westport.

Appointments required. 613-342-3693, 1-800465-7646 ext. 243.

Dinner & Christmas Concert Night, Clayton Community Hall, Linn Bower Lane, Clayton, December 12. Dinner 5:00-6:30 p.m.

Concert starts at 6:30 p.m. Ham Dinner.

Euchre- every Monday afternoon. 1:00 p.m.

South Elmsley Municipal Complex. Sponsor: Club 55. Light refreshments.

Fun and Fitness Mondays 9:30-10:30, Middleville Community Hall. Info: Kara (613)259-2182.

Fun and Fitness Thursdays 9:30-10:30, Ferguson Falls Hall. Info: Kara (613)259-2182.

Fun and Fitness Thursdays 9:30-10:30, Middleville Hall. Info: Kara (613)259-2182.

Fun and Fitness Wednesdays Lower Mobility Class, 1:30-2:30 p.m., North Lanark Community Health Centre. Info: Kara (613)259-2182.

Hilltop Jamboree, Sunday, December 14, McDonald’s Corners Agricultural Hall. Doors open noon. Supper 5 p.m. Music starts at 1 p.m.

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Job Search Resource Centre, job postings, computer and internet access, resume writing assistance, job search seminars and employment counselling. Guthrie House, 10 Perth St., Elgin.

Mon.-Fri. 9-4. 613-359-1140.

Joyful & Triumphant, a Christmas Musical, Church Choirs & Junior Choir, Sat. Dec. 13 Balderson United Church & Sun. Dec. 14 St Andrews United Church Lanark, 7pm.

Refreshments, everyone welcome.

Membership Meeting, every 4th Tuesday at 10 a.m. followed by a potluck lunch. Montague Forget-Me-Not Seniors. Info: 613-283-7210.

Quilting & Sewing Club meets every Thursday, 9:30 a.m. Montague & District Seniors Forget-Me-Not Club, 658 Rosedale Rd S. Call (613)283-8482, (613)283-8325.

Quilting & Sewing Club meets every Thursday, 9:30 a.m. Montague & District Seniors Forget-Me-Not Club, 658 Rosedale Rd S. Call (613)283-8482, (613)283-8325.

Quilting- every Wednesday. 1 and 7 p.m.

McDonalds Corners Rd. Hall. 613-278-2943.

Ruby Tuesdays- information and support group for women. North Lanark Community Health Centre, every other Tuesday, 1:00-3:00.

Info: Sherry (613)259-2182.

Sharbot Lake and District Lions, Country Music Jamboree. Sat. Dec. 13, 1- 4 P.M. Land O’ Lakes Public School, Mountain Grove, On. Tickets: Dave 613-375-6318 Linda--613-335-2053.

St Bedes Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service, 1641 Rosedale Rd North, Montague.

Wednesday, December 24, 4 p.m.

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Bariatric Support Group, first Thursday of month, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at ‘The Link’, at 88 Cornelia St. W., #4A. Support and information regarding gastric by-pass surgery before and after.

Info: (613)284-4608 or 1(877)383-2070.

lands Secondary School, Toniata Public School and Vanier Public School will receive a letter home that will provide registration details.

Parents of students at Westminster Public School, as well as Viscount Alexander Public School, Russell High School and East Front Public School have already enjoyed the My Family Room service, as they were part of a pilot earlier this year.

Bingo, every Thursday evening, 7 p.m.

Royal Canadian Legion Br 95. Info: 283-3292.

Bridge Club every Monday night, Legion Br. 95, 7 Main St. E., 7 p.m. Partnership Janet Sparks 613-283-1957.

Christmas Cantata, December 13, 7:00 p.m. Trinity United Church. “Glorious Night of Miracles” by John Peterson Presented by Trinity Senior Choir and Friends. Doors Open at 6:00 p.m.

Christmas Concert, featuring The Ottawa Valley Men’s Choir, Westminster Presbyterian Church, December 14, 2:00pm, come & enjoy Christmas Music.

Christmas Musical, “Manger Reflections”, at First Baptist Church Smiths Falls, Saturday Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m. and Sun. Dec. 14 at 10:30 a.m. 613-283-1579.

Duplicate Bridge, Tuesday, December 16, Legion, starting at 1 p.m. Partnership Janet Sparks 613-283-1957.

EA- Emotions Anonymous- 12-step organization working toward recovery from emotional difficulties (marriage, children, grief, etc). Meetings (every Tuesday)- December 16, 7 p.m. Salvation Army Church (side door).

(613)283-0960.

Gambling Problem? There is help. Gamblers Anonymous, Tuesdays 7:30-9 p.m. 88 Cornelia St. 613-567-3271.

Station Theatre Christmas Pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, family fun, December 4, 5, 6,12 & 13, 7:30 p.m. & 2 p.m December 7 & 14. www.smithsfallstheatre.com for information/ ticket sales.

Susan Shirley Program, Parent Training courses- Mondays 6:30 p.m. Calvary Bible Church, 15 Beech St. 613-205-1643.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), A nonprofit weight loss support group. Meetings every Thursday night. 46 Bell Ave. Smiths Falls. Info.

613-838-4777.

Vine Rhymes, Smiths Falls songwriters, poets and story tellers, meet monthly for encouragement and support. Come share your gift. Info: Helen (613)284-2243.

Financial Problems?

To discuss your options

Call Brian Raby, CPA, CA Trustee in Bankruptcy Flexible appointments • Free consultations • Personal service 91 Cornelia Street West, Smiths Falls 613-283-6308

My Family Room is a secure website that acts as a one-stop, single point of access to all electronic services provided to parents and guardians of UCDSB students.

Its focus is to enhance board-parent communication, and provide 24/7 access to useful information related to your child.

With this service, you can: • Receive phone calls, emails or text messages, such as absence notifications, school emergencies, bus cancellations, and school events.

• Easily customize your contact preferences to receive emergency notifications to one destination (example: your mobile phone) while receiving nonurgent notifications to a different destination (example: your home phone or email address).

• View key contact information for

your child’s school, such as phone numbers and email addresses for principals, vice principals, and office staff.

• View your child’s transportation, address, phone, absence, and health information.

• View your child’s school calendar online, including PD days, exam days and other calendar items entered by your child’s teachers and school staff.

My Family Room will be rolled out in the upcoming weeks to include all families of schools.

It is expected to be launched in the Lanark North (Almonte and District High School, Arklan Community Public School, Beckwith Public School, Caldwell Street Public School, Carleton Place High School, Naismith Memorial Public School, Pakenham Public School and R. Tait McKenzie Public School) and Lanark South (Drummond

Central School, Glen Tay Public School, Maple Grove Elementary School, North Elmsley Elementary School, Perth and District Collegiate Institute, Queen Elizabeth Elementary School and The Stewart School), during the week of Jan. 5. It will also be available at Kemptville Public School, Merrickville Public School and North Grenville District High School and the Rideau family of schools (Chimo Elementary School, Duncan J. Schoular Public School, Lombardy Public School, Montague Public School, Rideau Centennial Public School, Rideau District High School, Rideau Vista Public School, Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute, South Crosby Public School, Sweet’s Corners Elementary School and Wolford Public School) the week of Jan. 12.

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It’s simply wonderful!

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Community – The vintage microphones are turned on, the voice actors are clearing their throats, the organist is playing his overture, and the sound effects lady is all set to conjure up barking dogs and footsteps in the snow. Continuing on stage until Dec. 14, the Studio Theatre presents It’s a Wonderful Life, the radio play, a Christmas show that relives the golden days of radio through the power of one of the most beloved yuletide stories of all. Above are Joanna McAuley Treffers and Hugh McCulloch as Mary and George Bailey.

This coming weekend’s performances Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., and a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. on Dec. 14. For details please visit studiotheatreperth.com.

Tired of sitting at home looking out the window?

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News – On Dec. 9, the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) is launched its new parent portal, My Family Room, to parents and guardians of students who attend school within the Brockville Family of Schools.

Parents of students at Brockville Collegiate Institute, Commonwealth Public School, Front of Yonge Elementary School, Lyn Public School, Prince of Wales Public School, Thousand Is-

Fashion Show and Exhibitors Door Prizes & Refreshments

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Spreading holiday cheer in Oxford Mills Community – The holiday spirit was alive and well in Oxford Mills Dec. 6 for the hamlet’s annual Christmas in the Village festivities. Above, Piper McKenney, 11, took her cookie decorating seriously at Oxford Mills United Church. The cookie decorating was sponsored

by Log House Cookies. Above right, the Spirit of Christmas craft sale at Oxford-on-Rideau Public School gave visitors an opportunity to check some items off their shopping lists.

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Comedy, thrills, historic walks for 2015 Classic Theatre Festival’s season

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Arts – The Classic Theatre Festival has big plans for an expanded assortment of entertainment activities in the summer of 2015, featuring some of Canada’s top theatrical talent while providing a forum for young local talent interested in training opportunities with a professional company.

The festival’s traditional Holiday Season Sale is now offering major discounts to early bird buyers who order tickets before Dec. 31.

The festival continues to grow by producing hits from the golden age of Broadway and the London Stage, including the winning formula of presenting a romantic comedy with a classic thriller, while providing tourists and regional residents alike with many excellent reasons to extend their stay and stimulate the local economy.

An Ontario Tourism Ministry report found that the 2014 festival season produced over half a million dollars in economic spinoffs for local shops, restaurants, and accommodations.

The 2015 mainstage season – returning to the lovely Perth venue at 54 Beckwith Street East (the Good Shepherd Hall of St. James Anglican) – will open with Neil Simon’s comedy, Barefoot in the Park, the 10th-longest running non-musical play in Broadway history.

The story of a pair of unique newlyweds – he a button-down conservative lawyer and she a free spirit – is bolstered by an eccentric neighbor, an interfering mother and classic New York characters, all of whom ride this comic romp while finding that love can conquer any differences. The show will run July 10 to Aug. 2.

The second show is the gripping Frederick Knott thriller Wait Until Dark (running Aug.

talented young thespians.

Both shows will run eight times a week, with five 2 p.m. matinees running Wednesday to Sunday and 8 p.m. evening shows every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Returning in 2015 will be the hugely popular Perth through the Ages youth theatre training troupe, which thrilled visitors last summer with a theatrical historic walking tour featuring tales and characters out of Perth’s storied past. Running five mornings a week at 11

a.m. (Wednesday to Sunday), this year will feature brandnew characters, themes, and stories. Starting at Matheson House Museum, the walking tour will appeal especially to families looking for something to do with their kids and grandkids during the summer holidays.

New this year, the youth troupe will be introducing The Lonely Ghosts Walk each Friday night at 8 p.m. during the summer, starting at the festival’s mainstage site and tour-

ing some of the town’s most fabled haunted settings, with costumed characters enacting scenes from the town’s 200year ghostly history.

To take advantage of the Holiday Season Sale, simply visit classictheatre.ca or call toll-free at 1-877-283-1283.

Order by Dec. 31 and receive a 20 per cent discount off any season ticket (including either of the walking tours). You can pick your dates later.

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The Classic Theatre Festival has revealed the lineup for its 2015 season in Perth next summer. It includes Neil Simon’s classic play, Barefoot in the Park, above, and the Frederick Knott thriller, Wait Until Dark, below. The Perth Through the Ages historical walking tour will continue again next summer and the festival introduces The Lonely Ghosts Walk, to be held each Friday.

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Arts – If you’re going to take a TV show to the big screen you had better be prepared to raise the stakes somehow. You can’t just do another episode, and make it an hour-and-a-half long. Corner Gas: The Movie definitely raises the stakes.

This time in the town where nothing really happens something is really happening. Dog River is bankrupt. The power is off and the water pump is broken.

To top it off a huge donut and coffee chain is looking to buy the whole town so they can bulldoze it, and set up a distribution centre. If something isn’t done Dog River could be gone forever.

Lacey (Gabrielle Miller) has a plan. She wants to enter Dog River in Canada’s Quaintest Town Contest. First prize is $75,000 which is just enough to save the town. All they have to do is make Dog River quaint.

From here the usual misadventures ensue. Brent (Brent Butt) does his part to save the town by buying the bar. Wanda (Nancy Robertson) starts her own bar in

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Davis’ man cave. Davis (Lorne Cardinal) is forced into retirement, and becomes a private investigator. A pregnant officer Karen (Tara Spencer-Nairn) is handing out tickets like it’s going out of style. Oscar (Eric Peterson) is honing his survival skills for the coming apocalypse.

Emma (Janet Wright) is plotting to get grandkids, and Hank (Fred Ewanuick) is making plots of his own to save Dog River.

Corner Gas: The Movie is everything the original television show is but bigger, better and funnier. After five years I wasn’t sure they could still pull this off, but it was like they’d never left our favourite Saskatchewan town. They have the

celebrity cameos, the characters’ crazy antics, the quick lines and everything else we love about the show. Even better is the clever way they take it to the next level with a real problem instead of something imagined by Hank.

It’s the difference between being just another episode and making Corner Gas a feature film.

This cast is truly something special. Even after five years apart they don’t miss a beat. Their timing, their delivery, their ability to play off each other is magic. Everyone of them had me laughing out loud at one point or another.

They’re brilliant and I sincerely hope this is not the last time I get to see them work together.

Corner Gas: The Movie is funny from beginning to end. It’s a shame it was only in theatres for five days because it looked amazing on the big screen. Still, if you missed it in theatres you have to see it when CTV broadcasts it on Dec. 17. I know I’ll be watching it again.

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Sleek and sporty 1972 Volvo P1800ES finally his after 36 years!

“When I brought the car home for the first time, my daughter thought this car was too old and ugly and would not happily ride in it until the little boys came running to it in her school driveway. Now she is quite happy to be seen in it. She and Mom regularly attend the car shows with me as they also now have the classic car bug.”

I’m always looking for more stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca or write Bill Sherk, 25 John St., P.O. Box 255, Leamington, Ont. N8H 3W2. Everyone whose story is published in this column will receive a free autographed copy of my book: “OLD CAR DETECTIVE FAVOURITE STORIES, 1925 to 1965.”

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“The only people who recognize the P1800s are white-haired guys like me, and the under-six crowd who have seen the Disney ‘Cars’ movies, the second of which had a P1800 coupe character sporting a moustache.

These young future car nuts while on outings with their teachers will immediately stop and point excitedly as I slow down to appreciate their attention.

“Most people are surprised to learn that this car was produced by Volvo, and further surprised to hear it came with 4-wheel disc brakes, computerized fuel injection, a dual braking system, collapsible steering wheel, and 3-point seat belts.

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Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea announced a new set of regulations during a press conference in London, ON on Dec. 5 that aim to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species such as Asian carps and zebra mussels.

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Community – TD Graham + Associates, a longstanding Kemptville company, recently celebrated an impressive anniversary: they’ve now been helping their business clients tell their unique stories for more than 25 years.

TD Graham + Associates is a marketing communications company that opened its doors in Kemptville in 1989; now, twoand-a-half decades later, they’re still striving to assist businesses and organizations of all kinds to get the right message to the right people at the right time.

“The thing about communications is that every business needs to communicate,” said Tom Graham, the company’s principal.

“Everyone has a story to tell, a message to put out there, and that’s what we can help them do.”

Graham, who is a registered graphic designer, started TD Graham + Associates in 1989, after spending time in the retail business and then as an advertising salesperson at a large newspaper.

There, he started to realize that many businesses seemed to need help with their advertising strategies, and sought to fill that gap.

Having years of experience as an entrepreneur already, Graham was familiar with the idea of marketing. His Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from Toronto’s York University helped him with the visual side of things, while his

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TD Graham + Associates, a local marketing communications company, recently celebrated its 25th anniversary. It has been helping businesses and organizations to tell their stories since 1989, assisting clients both large and small with all of their communications needs. From left, Robyn Miskelly, Linda Meyers, and company principal Tom Graham. strong business sense took care of most everything else. Soon, he had his marketing communications business up and running.

Though the company was originally housed above a fast food restaurant in Kemptville, they soon bought their current building (located at 502 Rideau

St.) with the late Nik Wellstein, a well-known builder and developer. Graham made his home upstairs, where he’s remained ever since.

Over the years, TD Graham + Associates has helped large and small businesses alike, working with clients locally (such as the

Beth Donovan Hospice, Kemptville Insurance Brokers and the municipality of North Grenville itself) and beyond (including Balderson Cheese, the United Counties of Leeds & Grenville, and Scouts Canada). They specialize in marketing communications, which Graham says means

they can help a company with everything and anything that delivers a message: whether that’s a logo, a website, a brochure, a display or even a strategic marketing plan.

“Whether you’re a small business or a large business, everyone has the same problem,” Gra-

ham said. “They need to figure out how to reach the right people and attract business. Our job is to come up with a way to tell their story in the most effective way.”

While a lot of the projects that TD Graham + Associates deal with are commissioned by larger businesses and organizations, Graham said they also provide communications support for a number of local not-for-profit organizations like Ryan’s Well.

Regardless of the nature of the project, though, TD Graham + Associates has a number of strategies in place to help clients with all kinds of marketing communications needs.

When Graham’s company acquires a new client, they first meet with the business to determine what message they are looking to communicate. Some clients need help creating a brand or undertaking a specific marketing strategy, while others need help designing a logo, a website or a quick display for an upcoming presentation.

From there, Graham and his team, Linda Meyers and Robyn Miskelly, share ideas and collaborate on the project. For example, if a client requires a new logo, Graham’s background in visual art allows him to see different design options, which his team can then build.

“The bottom line of what we do is help businesses and organizations look good, build relationships and get results,” Graham said.

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Editorial - A picture of returning North Grenville councillor Tim Sutton from the North Grenville swearing in ceremony, in the Dec. 4 edition of the Kemptville Advance, contained an error. Coun. Tim Sutton’s wife was not one of the people in the picture as stated in the original caption. Only one of his daughter’s was in the photograph. The Advance apologizes for the error.

Cheryl J. Brown Centre offers services in Dec. for seniors

News- Services being offered this month for seniors at the Cheryl J. Brown Centre (Kemptville and District Home Support Inc.).

The centre is located at 215 Sanders Street, suite 101 in Kemptville. For more information on the variety of programming they offer or how to get involved, please call 613-258-3203. Further information, including a full calendar of events can be found by visiting www.kdhsi.com.

Dec. 11 Exercise Class 9 to 10 a.m.

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North Grenville council appoints committee members at last 2014 meeting kkent@metroland.com

News – The following items were discussed at the North Grenville council meeting on Monday, Dec. 8, which was the last regular council meeting of 2014.

Budget meeting postponed Sheila Kehoe, North Grenville’s treasurer, announced at the Dec. 8 council meeting that the second budget meeting of the month will have to be postponed.

The budget was set to be discussed at a second public meeting on Dec. 17, but Kehoe said that meeting will now need to be pushed back to a later date in January of 2015.

The first public meeting, to be held on Dec. 15, will go ahead as scheduled.

Chairpersons and committees Council has now approved the chairpersons for the committee of the whole meetings and assigned committee responsibilities to each councillor.

The chairs for committee of the whole are: Jim Bertram, public works; Tim Sutton, planning and development; Frank Onasanya, parks, recreation and culture; Barb Tobin, corporate services; David Gordon, emergency and protective services.

The list of council representatives responsible for committees, local boards and community organizations can be found on the municipality’s website.

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Subdivision draft plan extension Council has supported the request for the extension of draft plan approval for the Oxford Village Subdivision for one year.

This item was added to last week’s committee of the whole agenda.

Kemptville Live funding application Council has authorized the municipality to apply for funding with the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund (OCAF) for the upcoming Kemptville Live Musical Festival in 2015.

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nered with the Kemptville Live motion it recently passed.

Music Festival, which will bring The motion recommended that big names in music to town in the all municipalities be requested to summer of 2015. express support for free, fair and reciprocal trade between the UnitCanada Post ed States and Canada and support Council also passed a resolu- the principle that any restrictive tion of support for the County of “Buy American” provisions in Huron, who submitted correspon- U.S. legislation are contrary to dence with North Grenville. that spirit of free trade.

That correspondence included “I don’t agree with this at all,” a resolution from Huron council said Coun. Tim Sutton, adding that they do not support the pro- that while he agreed with the moposed plan to eliminate residential tion in principle, he felt that North home to home delivery and herein Grenville had no sway in the matpetition Canada Post to reconsider ter whatsoever. He also said that this plan immediately and retain he didn’t think U.S. President Bathis valuable service for commu- rack Obama would be interested nities. to hear the opinion of a relatively small municipality in Eastern OnU.S. trade tario.

The Municipality of Halton The other councillors, it seems, issued correspondence to North agreed with him, as they defeated Grenville, asking it to support a the resolution.

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Code of Conduct amendment After discussion at the Dec. 1 committee of the whole meeting, the North Grenville council has now carried a motion to enact a bylaw to amend a small section of their Code of Conduct.

One sentence of the code has now been amended to direct councillors to contact the clerk or the chief administrative officer before taking questions to the Integrity Commissioner. This will avoid unnecessary costs and reduce the number of inquiries directed to the law firm.

OCIF funding A bylaw has been enacted to authorize North Grenville to enter into a contribution agreement with the Province of Ontario for funding under the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF).

The municipality has received a grant in the amount of $63,500 for Police Services Board Council has also approved the specific infrastructure projects. appointment of a community representative to the North Grenville Public road dedication After it was discussed at last Police Services Board. Bruce Harrison will serve in that position for week’s committee of the whole meeting, council has now enacted another term of council. a bylaw to dedicate blocks of the eQuinelle subdivision for public Council dates The meeting dates of the North road purposes.

This, as Forbes Symon, a senior Grenville council and committee of the whole in 2015 have been planner with the town, said at the approved. Generally, the commit- Dec. 1 meeting, was an item that tee of the whole meets on the first was administrative in nature and and third Mondays of every month just needed council’s approval to and council meets on the second move forward. and fourth Mondays. Meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. in the theatre at GCFDC funding After the municipality received the municipal centre.

The full schedule of meetings approval for a Community Ecocan be found on the municipality’s nomic Development (CED) grant from the Grenville Community website.

Futures Development Corporation (GCFDC) in the amount of $2,265, Snowmobile path Mark Guy, North Grenville’s council has enacted a bylaw to endirector of parks, culture and rec- ter into an agreement with them in reation, mentioned at the meeting order to obtain the funds.

The funds will support the imthat the Kemptville Snowmobile Klub had requested to use a por- plementation of a next generation tion of the old Canadian Pacific website for the BR+E Alliance.

Railway line for a recreational Committee of Adjustment trail this winter.

Council has appointed themThe municipality and the club have worked out a deal, he said, selves to the municipality’s Comand so the trail will be opened to mittee of Adjustment, after the item was discussed at last week’s snowmobilers this season. committee of the whole meeting.

The Committee of Adjustment The club will be posting signage for safety and to alert users has authority to grant permissions to reduce their speed on that por- and minor variances to the provisions of zoning bylaws. Traditiontion of the trail.

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The item was discussed at the Dec. 1 committee of the whole meeting and approved at council.

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A number of awards and tokens of appreciation are given out at the banquet each year, but the biggest title that is awarded is for Firefighter of the Year.

This is the most prestigious award that a member of the North Grenville Fire Service can receive.

“Selecting the firefighter of the year is difficult when you have such dedicated, well-trained and professional members,” said Fire Chief Paul Hutt.

In fact, the decision was so difficult that when it came down to two mem-

bers, Hutt just couldn’t choose between them. The award for Firefighter of the Year instead went to two members this year: Captain Luke Geleynse and Captain Richard Aldham.

Hutt praised the two men for their service on the team.

“Geleynse continuously strives for service excellence,” he said in a release.

“He has exceptionally high participation levels, takes a business approach on our fire management team and always leads by example.”

“Aldham is an extremely strong leader and is widely respected among his peers,” Hutt said. “He repeatedly volunteers and participates in community events and he continuously demonstrates pride and ownership within the station.”

Both firefighters, he said, are more than deserving of the award.

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After a proper consultation and review, a tower can be constructed in an appropriate location that can be determined after considering more than just one potential site. Many municipalities have been successful working together with corporations to review best possible sites.

The wireless industry has committed to working with municipalities who have an Antenna Siting Protocol Policy to place these communications towers

Bell-E1320@romin.ca, or fax letters to (514)-420-8302. The mailing address is Bell Mobility Inc. C/O Robert Minotti, 200 boul. Bouchard, Dorval, Quebec, H9S 5X5.

If Bell Mobility does not receive any feedback, it will assume all North Grenville residents are in favour of Bell Mobility leasing land in any location in our municipality and erecting large towers adjacent to family homes without prior consultation. I also recommend getting in touch with municipal staff and our

mayor and council members if you support the idea of having a policy in place for North Grenville.

This specific communications tower may not affect your residence, but a future tower probably will. With the tremendous growth projected for North Grenville, which includes new schools being constructed and businesses opening, we anticipate many more communications towers being placed all around the municipality by Bell Mobility and also other telecommunications compa-

nies, quite possibly including the area where you live.

If you care about choosing the best possible locations for these towers, please take a moment to let the people who approve these plans know now.

Together we can help North Grenville grow with a plan we all agree is the best possible option for the most residents.

Thank you, Jacqueline Mayhew North Grenville

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If you live in Rideau Estates, Forests of South Gower, Jayland, or Kettle Creek Subdivision, you may be as surprised as I was to learn that a 46-meter wireless communications tower may be built on a privately owned piece of property near highways 43 and 22.

I believe only two residents of our subdivisions were mailed an information package to inform them of this.

The information package states that Bell Mobility “has worked with the Municipality of North Grenville in order to identify the best place to meet the needs of our customers while being acceptable to area residents.”

I have not discussed this with any other area resident yet who has known about this plan and who has stated that the location is acceptable to them.

There is plenty of information available for you to read in order for you to decide if you feel a tower like this should be located so close to so many residences.

Aside from considering any possible adverse health effects, we will all have a view of this tower and the lights on it from our homes, if it is built where they plan to build it.

A quick online search has given us hope that we can do something to make sure the communications tower is built in the most suitable location that area residents will find more acceptable.

We cannot state that we will not allow these towers to be built in North Grenville, since most of us use communications devices that rely on communications towers. What we can do is let the telecommunications company know that North Grenville residents care about our municipality and our residents want to work together with them to make the best choices we can make.

Many municipalities have successfully worked with companies to review potential locations and determine the site that will have the least number of adverse effects for nearby residents.

These towers can be situated in locations that are less prominent and with a suitably wide buffer to the nearest homes that can be clearly stated in the policy that is written by the municipality. Even shifting a tower to the back of a property or beside a tree line can make a huge difference, with far less impact on everyone.

Planning is required, so a consultation should take place before the tower is built.

in the most suitable sites they can place them. There has been a recent movement whereby large corporations are not only driven by financial gain, but will sometimes consider doing the right thing, so they have less negative impact on people and on the environment. Since Bell Mobility has stated that they have worked together with the Municipality of North Grenville to identify the best possible site that is acceptable to area residents, I believe they will listen to our concerns if we contact them to let them know that we were not even asked if a site was acceptable to us.

I just learned of this proposed tower last Monday, but attended the Committee of the Whole council meeting in North Grenville on Monday Dec. 1 to ask the Municipality of North Grenville to develop a policy to work with companies to place these towers in optimum locations in our area. We have sent a copy of an Antenna Siting Protocol Policy Template to municipal staff and North Grenville’s mayor and council members, which can be used by North Grenville to create this policy.

We would like them to create the policy and to not proceed with construction of the proposed communications tower until it has been established that the best possible site has been selected, after carefully reviewing more than one option.

Other municipalities include clauses in their policies that state that the municipality has the first option to have the towers built on their property, so at least some revenue is generated to help offset the negative effects such as poor esthetics. I have also read that municipalities can establish a fee that must be submitted with all tower applications, rather than just issuing a standard building permit.

The information package states that Bell Mobility will work with the municipality to obtain licences and permits required by local regulations.

We must have local regulations in place in order for companies to work with us. I believe North Grenville should charge an application fee and require licences and permits specific to this application. There should be an up to date policy for companies to follow which could include first looking at municipal land for potential sites before building on any private property.

I don’t understand why the municipality would not want to earn the revenue that a private landowner will be earning instead from this proposed tower, and why they would want to possibly negatively affect so many property values that are the basis for our municipal tax assessments.

Even from an accounting perspective, it does not make sense to me to proceed with this proposal without further review.

If you have any concerns, we must email Bell Mobility before Dec. 27, 2014 with any issues we have. Please send email inquiries or concerns to: CPC-

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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Monday, December 15th at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. For agenda information, please contact the Clerk’s Office or visit the Municipal website.

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BUDGET MEETINGS • December 15th, 6:30 pm–9 pm • December 17th, 3:30pm–6:30 pm (To be rescheduled) • January 7th, 6:30 pm–9 pm • January 19th, Committee of the Whole—final discussions on budget.

• January 26th, Council Meeting—approve final budget.

2015 MUNICIPAL CALENDARS Watch for your 2015 Municipal Calendar and Solid Waste & Recycling Schedule in the December 17th edition of the Advance-EMC. WINTER PARKING RESTRICTIONS Parking on Municipal roads is prohibited between 11:00pm and 8:00am from November 15th to April 15th. A vehicle which is parked in a manner interfering with snow clearing/removal may be issued a ticket and/or removed at the owner’s expense. For info, call 613-258-2438 ext. 6.

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Goodbye, North Grenville – I heart you Opinion – It seems like only yesterday that I had my first day at the Kemptville Advance, but it’s already time for me to say goodbye.

Even though I’ve only been covering the areas of North Grenville and Merrickville-Wolford for three months, I really do feel like a member of the community.

Anyone who’s spoken to me or read my columns over the last few months knows that I am new to the area. But thanks to the generosity and helpfulness of everyone, from members of the public and community event organizers to the municipal staff and council members, I soon found my footing. The municipal election, I remember, was particularly daunting for me. Being a cub reporter (as my fellow reporters like to call me) who was barely even old enough to vote in the previous municipal election, getting thrown into the midst of a large political event, in a community I knew little about, was slightly unnerving.

I soon found out, though, that the North Grenville council and their municipal staff are some of the most welcoming people I’ve ever met. Cahl Pominville, the municipality’s director of corporate services and clerk, has been especially helpful and is always filling me in when I’m missing something. I also attended Pirate Day in Kemptville in October and the Kinsmen Santa Claus parade recently – both of which I thought were great, original events. Being from my own small town of Almonte, I was familiar with the tight-knit community vibe, and both North Grenville and MerrickvilleWolford didn’t disappoint me there.

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ifestyle - We’re rounding the final turn and heading down the home stretch to Christmas.

I make a list and try to cover the items the girls need, the things they silently wish for and the special gifts that just come across my path and say “buy me”. I tally the amounts to make sure I haven’t given more to one daughter than the other. Christmas can be expensive, but it always feels so good to give.

But here’s the thing. Christmas this year – and every year – is a time where I am reminded that just as our homes overflow with blessings, other people may be feeling a void, a pain, or a loss in theirs.

Christmas 2007 was an emotional time. Dad was sick and had been told he had about 6 months left with us. I remember what it felt like, walking in a fog, going through the holiday motions, following traditions and celebrating the customs. It was my first Christmas as The Farmer’s Wife but it was a fragile season. Dad was dying. Nothing was the same that year. And it never was again. Now, when the busy season takes over our lives and we have two social gatherings every weekend, we see

KELLY KENT

Kent’s Two Cents There’s a palpable feeling of pride from residents in both communities that even I, as an outsider, could detect.

North Grenville Mayor David Gordon, who has more hometown pride than perhaps anyone I’ve ever met, once asked me if I planned to move to the community now that I had discovered its virtues. In fact, I’ve been questioned a few times in the last few months on the button I have pinned to my purse that says “I (heart) Almonte.”

It’s true, I do love my hometown, but I’m pleased to tell all of you who have hometown pride that I am now sporting an even larger pin that reads “I (heart) NG” alongside my Almonte pin.North Grenville and MerrickvilleWolford snuck their way into my heart, and I would definitely consider moving here now – if I ever leave Almonte, of course.

On Dec. 15, while I’ll be back reporting in my hometown as the Mississippi Mills reporter for the Canadian Gazette, I’ll miss being with the Kemptville Advance.

In closing, I’d like to thank everyone who’s made my life so enjoyable over the last few months.

It really has been a great experience, and I hope to pop by every now and then when I can. So thanks, everyone – it’s been fun.

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Bryanna Mitchell-Massey, on the right and Becky Langstaff purchase gifts while Oxford Mills Girls Guides provide their gift wrapping talent. The elves, Mary Liang on the left and friends gave her a hand.

Let’s really make it a season of giving The Accidental Farmwife Diana Fisher

relatives we don’t see all year, and there are twenty-five people in every room, I try to take the time to slow down, talk to them, and make some real connections.

Christmas can be stressful but losing Dad reminded me how important it is to make every moment last.

This year, as I get ready to celebrate with my family, I think of my friend who just lost her Mom to cancer. Another friend who just found out he needs a bone marrow transplant. A young girl who lost her Mom to cancer will now be both a big sister and a mother figure to her little brother. A woman who is unhappy and struggling in her marriage.

And then there is the young man I see every time I work the morning shift, sleeping at the local Tim Hortons. In the summer he pulled his hoodie up over

his head and propped himself up against the garbage bin outside. Now it is minus 10 so the young man who works the overnight shift lets the homeless boy inside.

He puts his weary head down on the table and sleeps. It’s all I can do to restrain myself from scooping him up and bringing him to the radio station to sleep on our couch. Because I know that wouldn’t be sensible. But where else can he go?

This week, your local North Grenville radio station, 97.5 Juice FM, is doing a radiothon for The Salvation Army. The Sally Ann is the force behind the scenes when people need them most. Call and give if you can.

You will receive a tax receipt for your charitable donation, and a big thank you from the team. If you can’t afford to donate, you can still give of your time.

Offer up a few hours ringing the bell at one of the Christmas kettles, or call them up to see if they need help sorting toys and food for Christmas hampers.

It’s a busy season and The Salvation Army works hard to make sure no one is missed.

But there is even more we can

do. This Christmas, I challenge you, friend of Farmwife, to reach out and do something for someone who really needs some help. Maybe a cancer patient needs a ride to a treatment in Ottawa because they won’t feel like driving themselves.

Or a young mom really needs a break from her kids so she can get some shopping or house cleaning done. You can offer to watch them for her.

If we each took the time to do one small thing for someone else this Christmas – someone outside our regular circle of friends and family – someone who may not have anyone to do things for them – it would spread a great big wave of Christmas love all over the

place like a fresh blanket of snow.

Which reminds me – when the snow comes, and we know it will, teach your teenagers and pre-teenagers to shovel the walkway for the seniors living next door.

For free. Because that’s just what we are supposed to do. They will have to put their iPhones down for a minute to get the job done, wear some sensible winter clothing and breathe some fresh, cold air. It will do them a world of good, and it will do the world some good.

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Editorial Policy The Kemptville Advance welcomes letters to the editor. Senders must include their full name, complete address and a contact phone number.

Addresses and phone numbers will not be published. We reserve the right to edit letters for space and content, both in print and online at www.insideottawavalley.com. To submit a letter to the editor, please email joe.morin@metroland.com or fax to 613-283-7480 or mail to: 65 Lorne St., P.O. Box 158, Smiths Falls, ON, K7A 4T1.

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Both sexes can be afflicted with OAB (overactive bladder).

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The Kemptville Lions Club is selling their great Christmas trees again this year at the Ferguson Forest Centre on Veteran’s Way. They are all $35 each and are all freshly cut balsam fir and spruce trees. The trees are available seven days a week from 2 p. m. to 4 p.m. You can check out the Lions Club facebook page at: facebook.com/kemptvillelions for more information. In this photo, Jocelyne Revie picks up a Christmas tree from Lions’ Grant Leeder.

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Gifts for Gardeners

Well, hard to believe, but two weeks today is Christmas Day. If you have a gardener on your gift list, there are some things you can get them that don’t cost a lot and will be appreciated. Some of them require the most precious commodity, time.

Most of us are really busy, so a gift that tells the recipient that you took some time and a little thought goes a long way. Gift cards are nice and they allow us to get something we really would like to have, but they are not something that embody a memory.

I enjoy woodworking. Over the years I’ve made a variety of things for Christmas presents. I enjoy the projects and those that receive the gifts seem to delight in something unique. Something made just for them.

They know you were thinking about them.

That’s a gift.

Yesterday my sister returned from Vancouver after a six week trip back to tie up all the loose ends involved with real estate and moving our Dad back to Ontario. In that time, Dad and I worked on a simple bird feeder. Nothing fancy, but a collaboration of skills. I did all the work with the power tools and the 95 year old duffer did the glue up, sanding and painting.

Today we presented her with an early Christmas present (the birds are hungry now). Complete with my special seed and suet mix. There were smiles all around.

Barb loved the feeder, Dad was beaming

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with pride and I got to see the power of a little woodworking project.

I had Dad sign the feeder on the bottom of the feed tray and then apply a coat of Varethane to protect it from the elements. It could very well be the last joint project I will have with Dad. You don’t have to be handy, if not, head to your local library for ideas for easy projects.

If you are are skilled, think about making something for those you care about. If that person is a gardener, make them a dibble ( a very handy planting tool ), or anything they could use in the garden. Vegetable wash basket, unique garden markers, bird house or feeder, anything that tells them that you were thinking about them.

Dad simply could not believe that I could track Barb’s flight from Vancouver in real time on the computer yesterday. “ Things are moving so fast, I just can’t keep up.”

He can’t keep up any more but he can still see the value in spending time, precious time, doing something for someone he loves.

He forgets so much but he remembers the important things. And he’s making plans for a spring garden.

Give your gardener something special this Christmas. They grow things that are important.

If you have any gardening questions, email me at gordknights3@gmail.com

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Local guitarist catches attention with international album collaboration good lyrics if I wanted to.”

On the flip side, Laurel Moore, the vocalist who collaborated with Parisien on Shadows of Light, can write stunning lyrics but can’t write her own music. This, Parisien said, was a match waiting to happen.

Moore is a vocalist from England who is currently living the United Arab Emirates (UAE.) She cam across Parisien’s tracks on the website Reverbnation one day and sent him a message saying she really liked his work.

“From there, we just kind of had an idea that she could write lyrics to my recorded tracks,” Parisien said, “and we just kind of went with it.”

With the eight-hour difference between here and where Moore is in the UAE, collaborating on music was no easy task. Emails between the two of them took almost a full day to receive, because their schedules were set at such different times.

After Moore has sent back her first track of her singing her lyr-

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Entertainment – It seems there’s no stopping North Grenville’s local musicians lately: first, South Mountain’s own singer and songwriter Cory M. Coons takes home a Los Angeles Music Award, and now, a Kemptville performer has been recognized at the Akademia Music Awards.

Steve Parisien is a local jazz guitarist who writes and records his own instrumental tracks. His latest album, called Shadows of Light, in collaboration with vocalist Laurel Moore, won the Akademia Award for best jazz album of October 2014.

“It’s a crazy thing that happened for us,” said Parisien in a recent interview. “To be recognized with an award – for best album of all things – is just so awesome.”

The Akademia Awards are based out of Los Angeles and strive to recognize independent artists for excellence in all genres. Awards are given out each month in dozens of categories, all chosen by a panel of judges who are themselves musicians and artists.

“The Akademia Awards are great because it’s about talent and quality, not popularity,” Parisien said. “Little artists like us can get recognition that way, even if we’re not at the top of the hit charts.”

Parisien has been surrounded by music his whole life. He spent his days growing up at his father’s piano store, where he learned to play several instruments and eventually became a professional piano tuner technician.

“When I first picked up a guitar, though, that’s the one I knew I wanted to stick with,” he said.

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ics over Parisien’s guitar track, he knew they had something special.

“She’s a great artist, and she writes some really killer lyrics,” Parisien said.

So, the pair kept working together on a bunch of tracks. Sometimes, Parisien would write entirely new tracks specifically for Moore to write lyrics to, and other times she would work with one of his existing tracks.

Parisien recalled one instance where, after he had finished recording an instrumental track, he was struggling to come up with a title. So, he ventured into the kitchen, where his wife was cutting mangoes.

“So I had mangoes on my mind,” Parisien said, “and I just called the track ‘Mango Mango.”

When Moore saw the title, she ran with it, and created a full-length track about mangoes.

“She’s quirky like that. But it worked, somehow,” Parisien said.

After creating several tracks together, Parisien and Moore be-

gan to think of doing an album to showcase their work. They complied 10 of their favourite collaborative songs and created Shadows of Light.

It wasn’t long before Parisien and Moore were rewarded for their efforts: with the Akademia Award under their belts, Parisien said their track Mango Mango has also been picked up by a movie producer for a quirky tropical film.

With all of their success, Parisien said that he and Moore plan to release more singles in the future in the hopes that they’ll make it big.

Though Parisien isn’t playing professionally full-time right now, he says that is what he dreams of doing in the future.

“I should be doing this professionally. This is what I love to do.

If people like it and they’re listening to my music, I’m going to keep doing what I’m doing,” Parisien said.

“It only takes one song to change your life.”

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Steve Parisien, a local guitarist, has just been awarded Best Jazz Album from the Los Angeles-based Akademia Awards for his collaborative album with Laurel Moore, a vocalist living in the United Arab Emirates.

“And jazz – jazz is the genre I really connected with.”

Though Parisien spent much of his childhood with a guitar in his hands, he put his dreams on hold for most of his adult life; instead, he chose to start his own business with his credentials as a tuner technician. It wasn’t until a few years

ago that he picked up his guitar again and started creating original music.

Parisien writes his own jazz guitar tracks, then records them and uploads them to a website called Reverbnation.

“I write music though,” he said, “not lyrics. I can’t come up with

of Ontario (EDCO) award for the new brand they created for Glengarry County.

Graham said he can attribute TD Graham + Associates’ success over the last two-and-a-half decades to their ability to constantly adapt to both the needs of the industry and the needs of their clients. Since they started in 1989, Graham has seen the focus of marketing communications shift to a more online presence, and has seen more and more businesses give serious thought to their brands and messages.

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Heading into their 26th year of business and beyond, Graham said he and his company are feeling good. They’ve got some big projects on the horizon, including a re-design and modernization of the ever-popular United Counties of Leeds & Grenville (UCLG) community guide, which is being revamped in the 2015 year. TD Graham + Associates is also going to be working on a regional profile for UCLG aimed at business investment and attraction.

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New Horizon Club enjoys annual Christmas lunch and pantomime News - Members of the New Horizon Club enjoyed their annual Christmas luncheon at the Burritt’s Rapids Community Hall on Wednesday, Dec. 3.

A turkey dinner followed by delicious home-made apple and lemon pies was catered by the ladies from St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Merrickville.

Along with their tea and coffee after lunch, members enjoyed a Christmas Carol singalong led by Glen McKnight with Dave Paton on keyboard.

The highlight of the afternoon was a contemporary version of “Cinderella”, this year’s pantomime.

Narrated by Helen Brazier,

the roles were portrayed by Andrea Struthers as Cinderella; Janet Glaves and Jean Travers as the Ugly Step-sisters, Kim Holland as the Fairy Godmother, Ruby Crawford as the Page to Queen Elizabeth portrayed by Eleanor Muscroft.

The Queen was accompanied by Harold Price as Prince Phillip.

Klaus Wierspecker portrayed Prince Harry who attended the ball and danced with Cinderella.

Cinderella, of course, lost one slipper as she fled when the clock struck twelve and the pantomime ended with the Prince looking for the owner of

the slipper and finds that it fit the beautiful Cinderella and all lived happily ever after.

As is traditional with pantomimes, the audience hissed and booed the villains, the ugly step-sisters, and cheered Cinderella and the Prince.

The New Horizon Club is a very active club for seniors ages 55 plus.

The club meets every second and fourth Wednesday in the hall at Burritt’s Rapids and information and programs for the January to May period are available now. Call Janet Glaves, Program Coordinator, at 613-269-2737.

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Terry Gillespie is having great success with his new album called Bluesoul. He’ll be appearing at the Branch restaurant on Friday, Dec. 12 to feature a set of songs from the album.

Terry Gillespie appears at Branch Dec. 12 Entertainment Terry Gillespie, “Canada’s King Of Roots Blues” from Vankleek Hill, Ontario is knockin’ ‘em dead with his new CD called “Bluesoul”.

He will be appearing at the Branch Restaurant on Friday, Dec. 12.

Helping Terry out will be Lyndell Montgomery on bass and fiddle.

Terry Gillespie is known for his love of rhythm, musical intensity and soulful voice.

He is considered a forefather of the cultural dissemination of American music into Canada. The highly regarded critic Tim Holek has called him “Canada’s King of Roots Music”. From the beginning of Gillespie’s foray in to the music industry he was never

interested in being a pop star.

He just wanted to play music.

His goal was to get inside the music he loved, to learn the notes and nuances of the songs.

Gillespie wanted to be able to deconstruct the complexities of jazz, blues and African music in order to bring it to people and allow the listener to also get inside the music and be lost among each note, each phrase, each groove and each lyric. He has been called a musical Shaman and Mr.Groove for good reason - his live performances are fascinating, entertaining and captivating.

He is both charismatic and soulful. His guitar is tasteful and his vocals beautifully phrased. “Terry Gillespie with Lyndell Montgomery is spectacular,” said Chris White, coSunday Mixed

HSFM Barry Thomson – 209 Jon Mcdonald - 185 HSFL Carol Armstrong – 228 Shannon Brownrigg - 193 HMFM Barry Thomson – 538 Jon McDonald – 529 HMFL Carol Armstrong – 588 Fran Brauneisen – 475

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Team Scores: Team 1 – 8 – 53. Team 4 – 4 - 53. Team 3 – 0-51 Team 6 – 4 - 50. Team 2 – 2-39. Team 5- -6-18 HSFM Dave McInnes – 293 Robert Watt - 273 HSFL Brenda Delong – 213 Cathy Nesbitt – 212 HMFM Dave McInnes – 703 Robert Watt - 659 HMFL Cathy Nesbitt – 606 Brenda Delong - 532

Tuesday Senior Mix “League ‘81”

Team Scores: Norm Sinclair – 7-74. Keith Crawford – 3-61.

Maynard Woods – 7-55. Bill Bost – 0-51

founder & AD 1994-2009 Ottawa Folk Festival “Typically, the average life of a record today is four months, looking back on the promotion for “Bluesoul” the radio portion of the promotion has lasted for a period of 8 months, that is twice the average life of a release in today’s market place commencing November 2013 and ending June 2014, the press/reviews aspect of “Bluesoul” which continued to garner reviews up to September 2014 for a period of 11 months. Almost three times the norm. Needless to say, I can comfortably say that the promotion for “Bluesoul” was a success, actually beyond my expectations,” said Frank Rozak Radio Promotions, California, USA

Sharon Gilmer – 2-47. Wayne Kenney – 4-37.

Don Moorhouse – 0-35. Neil Shepherd – 5-32 HSFM Doug Robertson – 242 Ron Derraugh - 237 HSFL Brenda Pitt – 212 Barb Brogan – 206 HMFM Barry McVey – 588 Ron Derraugh - 587 HMFL Barb Brogan – 557 Joan Thomson – 540

Tuesday Ladies

HSF Denise Neubauer – 213 Gail Beattie - 209 HMF Virginia Munro – 586 Leona Hudson – 560

Tuesday 7pm “Mens Industrial League”

Team Scores: Home Hardware – 34 - 358. K.B.C. – 8 – 314. South Ridge Sod – 28 - 300 Sheppard & Assoc – 34 – 292. Crown Rollers – 18 – 291.

Wayne’s Auto Tech – 24 - 256. Arcorn Consulting – 8 - 218.

Gutter Boys – 14 - 155 HSF Robert Hoger – 299 Wayne Mann - 281 HMF Robert Hoger – 743 Wayne Mann – 736

St. James Anglican Church Clothier Street West, Sunday Service 8:00 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. every Sunday. Father Robert Porter 613-258-2562.

Kemptville Pentecostal Church 1964 County Road 43 - Kemptville. Sunday services: 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday School during service. Reverend Steven Kohls.

North Grenville Community Church (2659 Concession). Free Methodist 10:30 a.m Sunday Service 613-258-4815. Senior Pastor Reverend Daniel C. Massey. www.ngccfm.ca.

Presbyterian Kemptville & Mountain Pastoral Charge Rev. Samer Kandalaft. St. Paul’s Kemptville 10:45 a.m. Sunday Service / Church School / Nursery. Knox Mountain Service 9:15 a.m.

Holy Cross Church (505 Clothier St. W). Mass Times: Sat: 5 p.m., Sun: 9 and 11 a.m. Children’s Liturgy during 11 a.m. Mass. Father Andrew Shim.

St. John’s United Church 400 Prescott Street 10:00 AM Sunday Service with a nursery and Church school. Rev. Lynda Harrison officiating.

Offices open Tues 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., & Wed-Fri 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Phone 613-258-3259 or e-mail stjohnsk@magma.ca. Calendar of events available at www.kemptvilleunitedchurch.org. Building is fully accessible.

St. Andrews United 256 South Gower Dr., Heckston. Sunday Service 11 a.m. Reverend Blair

Paterson 613-989-2825.

Kemptville Christian Reformed Church 2455 County Rd. 18/Clothier St. W. 10:00 a.m and 6:30 p.m. (call for details) Sunday Services. Children’s Worship during morning service, Sunday School following a.m service. Pastor Ken Gehrels 613-2585008 Harmony Community Church 12010 Ormond Road, Winchester. Sunday Service 9:15 a.m.

Adult Bible Class 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship 613-774-5170 Rev. D.B. North, Pastor.

United Pentecostal Church 10 St. Lawrence Street. Bishops Mills. Times Of Services: Sunday Morning 10 a.m., Morning Worship Sunday Evening 6 p.m., Evangelist Service – Old Fashion Preaching & Gospel Singing. Pastor-Rev. William Morehouse, 613-258-3665.

Southgate Community Church 1303 French Settlement Rd., Kemptville. 2 services: 9:15 am– and 10:45 am. Lead Pasor – Ben Last. Youth and Worship Pastor Joel Van Dasselaar. Children’s Ministry coordinator Lindsay Shephard. www. southgatechurch.com The Anglican Parish of Oxford “A BIG Country Welcome”. St. Andrew’s Garretton, 11:15 a.m. Second and Fourth Sundays St. Anne’s Oxford Station 11:15 a.m. First and Third Sundays. Father Robert Porter 613-258-2562.

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Bruce Nesbitt – 225 Barb Delaney – 237 Bruce Nesbitt – 606 Barb Delaney – 624

Thursday Golden Kids

Ron Thomson - 213 Joan Thomson - 224 John Van Schyndel – 568 Joan Thomson - 605

Team Scores: Bruce Button – 4 - 53. Maynard Woods – 0 - 51 Bert Turner – 4 – 50. Joan Thomson – 3 - 44 Ron Thomson – 2 – 42. Keith Crawford – 5 – 33 Ann Mitchell – 7 - 33. Neil Wright – 3 – 30 HSFM Maynard Woods – 246 Neil Wright – 238 HSFL Carol Rennick – 244 Maria Turner - 225 HMFM Neil Wright – 659 Maynard Woods - 626 HMFL Joan Thomson – 652 Carol Rennick – 601

Thursday Night Mix League 7pm

HSFM Mike Connerty – 254 Robert Hudson – 237

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HSFL Gail Beattie – 230 Leona Hudson - 227 HMFM Robert Hudson – 669 Mike Connerty - 637 HMFL Lisa Paul – 633 Leona Hudson - 628

Friday Mixed TGIF

Teams: Cliff Chayer – 3 - 63. Bernie Smith -4 – 57. Joan Godfrey – 5 – 51 Bruce Button – 5 - 48. Dalton Gilmer – 2 – 43. Barb Brogan – 2 – 45 Audrey Arcand – 5 - 44/ Sharon Gilmer – 2 – 41 HSFM Bill Bost – 271 Cliff Chayer - 246 HSFL Joan Godfrey – 204 Sylvia Hope - 193 HMFM Bill Bost – 649 Cliff Chayer - 625 HMFL – Joan Godfrey – 503 Sharon Gilmer – 503 Audrey Arcand - 494

Youth Bowling Canada, Kemptville YBC

Bowlasaurus – Aaron B – 79, Chloe B – 76, Thomas K – 75 PeeWee – Corbin B – 115, Nathan R – 103 Bantam – Brianna B- 164, 132, Devon R – 128, Kieran W -130, 150,

Ambrose W – 158, 126 Junior – Angela C – 157, 169, Carson K – 172, 167, 164, Elisha K – 163, Breanna L- 183, 169, Liam R – 208, 156, 158, Isaac T- 186, Kyle W – 175 Senior – Morgan A - 221, Devon B – 185, Jordan B- 200, Andrew C – 180, Rebecca D – 214, 208, 192, Wesley W – 211, 209,

Congratulations to Ambrose Wattie he placed first in the 4 Steps to Stardom Tournament on Sunday he will be going to New Market in the Spring ****GREAT BOWLING Ambrose****.

Congratulations to Breanna Luther she placed 3rd in the 4 Steps to Stardom Tournament **** GREAT BOWLING Breanna**** MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR to Everyone.

Salvation Army gears up for busy week News - The Salvation Army will be the partner of Juice 97.5 FM 24 hour Radio-a-Thon this Thursday and Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. It promises to be a great forum with plenty of Christmas music, talks and fun. The two-day event will be broadcasting live from the Canadian Tire store on Thursday and on Friday they will be at Jonsson’s Independent Grocer. Everyone is welcome to drop by and wave at Drew and Diana as they work their magic on their microphone.

The Christmas Kettles will be there and all donations will go a long way in making North Grenville a nicer place to live for everyone.

The Kemptville 73’s will be in their black jerseys on Saturday, Dec. 13 ringing bells throughout the Kemptville region ringing the bells for the Salvation Army Kettle Campaign.

They will be on location to answer questions, sign autographs and talk hockey. Their schedule is from 2:30 to 4 p.m. They will be pumped as they will be just coming off a practice and will be keen for their next

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Pat McDonald of RBC Kemptville rings the bells for the Salvation Army Kettle campaign on Friday Dec. 5 at Jonsson’s Independent Grocer store.

The RBC Kemptville staffed the kettle for the day. The Salvation Army thanks both the RBC for sponsoring the kettle and Jonsson Independent for allowing the kettle to be there. If a business or organization would like to sponsor a kettle, contact the Salvation Army.

game on Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. You will find them at Walmart, Canadian Tire, B&H, Food Basics and the Independent stores.

The Kemptville 73’s Food Drive Game is on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. at the Municipal Centre. It will be a great game as the Ottawa Jr. Senators have given the 73’s difficulties all season and this game promises to be a great battle. The 73’s are honouring the Salvation Army by making it a food drive game. For every food item brought the team will give $2 off the regular ticket price to a max of $6. Not a bad deal to watch the greatest game in Canada and between two arch rivals.

The Salvation Army is pleased to be so honoured by the Kemptville 73’s and wants the fans to know the pantry is low on hot and cold cereals, sugar, instant and ground coffee, canned meats and fish (salmon and tuna) and canned stews and canned fruit.

Why not get family and friends together Sunday afternoon and cheer on two of the greatest teams in North Grenville.

Council begins new term The new Merrickville–Wolford council for the 2014 to 2018 term was sworn-in at the MerrickvilleWolford council chambers on Monday Dec. 8. Left to right are Councillors Stephen Ireland and Chuck MacInnis; Deputy Mayor Anne Barr; Mayor David Nash; Councillors David Snowdon, Shawn Hughes and Victor Suthren.

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FILL-A-BAG From front page

They only stopped long enough for a quick bite of pizza and refreshment.

There were a lot of bags which added up to lots of food for the Salvation Army food bank. The rough estimate is more than 18 tonnes of food donated this year.

Each year the generosity and compassion of the people of North Grenville is overwhelming and each year there needs to be more space on the sorting floor to hold it all and that is a good thing.

On the sorting floor, the many volunteers began to empty bags and check the food for expiry dates and then sort the products by food types. In short order there were 10, 8x8 pallets filled with boxes

and boxes of sorted food, but there were still vehicles being emptied, and more bags placed on the floor. The sorters had to be relocated to make room for all the new bags of groceries. It was a wonderful sight.

Many of the volunteers were parents of younger children who were happy that mom and dad had volunteered because they had the afternoon to jump and play on the closely supervised bouncy castles from Party Time Inflatables.

The sorting is an ongoing program and there is lots of room for helpers over the next week or so. The sorting takes place from 9 a.m. till noon. If readers want to help, call the Salvation Army for more

information and direction. Once the food is sorted and an inventory is taken, volunteers will be needed to assemble the Christmas Hampers.

At the end of the day there were still tonnes of bags to be sorted, 10 pallets of boxed and sorted food and hundreds of satisfied volunteers who had worked tirelessly to provide for those of us who are experiencing difficult times. The North Grenville Community Church and the Salvation Army would like to thank each of them for giving of their time and resources. They would also like to thank the heart of the program who are all those who filled a bag for the benefit of the North Grenville community.

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YZERMAN DIVISION TEAM GP W L OTL SOL Ottawa 36 26 5 4 1 Pembroke 35 20 9 3 3 Gloucester 35 17 17 0 1 Nepean 35 14 20 0 1 Cumberland 33 8 22 2 1 Kanata 36 6 26 1 3

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RESULTS Tuesday, Dec. 2 Smiths Falls 4 Hawkesbury 2 Wednesday, Dec. 3 Ottawa 5 Brockville 2 Thursday, Dec. 4 Pembroke 4 Cornwall 3 Smiths Falls 3 Kanata 1 Friday, Dec. 5 Nepean 5 Brockville 3 Gloucester 4 Kanata 3 Hawkesbury 5 Cumberland 1 Ottawa 3 Kemptville 0 Pembroke 6 Smiths Falls 4 Cornwall 2 Carleton Place 1 Sunday, Dec. 7 Brockville 4 Nepean 1 Carleton Place 4 Hawkesbury 1 Gloucester 3 Cumberland 1 Kemptville 4 Pembroke 1 Ottawa 3 Cornwall 2 (OT) Wednesday, Dec. 10 Smiths Falls at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m.

UPCOMING GAMES Thursday, Dec. 11 Gloucester at Cornwall, 7:30 p.m.

Pembroke at Kanata, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 12 Nepean at Cumberland, 7:30 p.m.

Kemptville at Brockville, 7:30 p.m.

Pembroke at Gloucester, 7:30 p.m.

Cornwall at Hawkesbury, 7:30 p.m.

Carleton Place at Smiths Falls, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 13 Kanata at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 14 Ottawa at Kemptville, 2 p.m.

Cumberland at Nepean, 2:30 p.m.

Smiths Falls at Carleton Place, 3 p.m.

Kanata at Pembroke, 3 p.m.

Brockville at Hawkesbury, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 16 Gloucester at Kanata, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 17 Smiths Falls at Kemptville, 7:30 p.m.

CCHL scoring leaders NAME TEAM G A PTS F. Chamberland Pembroke 17 29 46 Anthony Nellis Pembroke 19 26 45 Neil Doef Smiths Falls 16 29 45 Matt Foget Gloucester 15 30 45 Stephen Baylis Carleton Place 18 26 44 Joey Champigny Ottawa 16 28 44 Andy Sturtz Carleton Place 18 25 43 Ryan Kuffner Gloucester 20 22 42 SOURCE: www.centraljuniorhockeyleague.com

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Community – Suzi Roy and Kynlie Thomson-Couperus accept a $500 donation on behalf of the Kemptville Youth Centre from Tina Ouellette and Matthew Burley from OPSEU (Ontario Public Service Employees Union) local 434. OPSEU Local 434 includes the following local sections of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs, Ministry of Natural Resources, Community Living North Grenville and the Ontario Clean Water Agency.

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Health - Canada’s Food Guide recommends at least 8-10 fruit and vegetable servings in a day.

Few Canadians actually eat this amount. We fill up on breads and protein to start the morning, and grab a quick lunch which again offers little more than empty calories and by the time dinner hits there is often protein simply mixed with pasta or potato and one small overcooked nutrient sapped vegetable to add colour.

Restaurants treat vegetables as a simple garnish.

As winter sets in, we are often seeking warm comfort foods and too often that excludes vegetables.

We see fruits as part of summer, but winter brings higher prices for fresh foods and this is the first step in getting accustomed to no vegetables in daily diets. The problem with this is that our bodies need the nutrients vegetables offer. Increasing your vegetables and fruit is an easy way to ensure you have enough vitamins and fibre each day!

Staying on track and counting calories during this time of year is very important. Winter can lead to less activity and less requirement for extra calories. I usually aim for at least 10 servings of vegetables and fruit per day. This helps you feel full and therefore less tempted to eat more processed foods.

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Place a crock pot on simmer with homemade vegetable soup on the counter.

Most of us are lazy eaters, if we have to peel it or cut it, we will grab something else. Take that element away by having readily available foods for everyone in the family!

Keeping track of vegetable and fruit consumption is a great idea.

Set a goal for yourself. Try to eat at least 10 servings per day. Eating more vegetables is great to help your water balance as well. Your body has to work at digesting fresh foods and therefore you are reaching for food less often! Vegetables are a powerhouse for vitamins and micronutrients. Fruits offer vitamins and fibre as well. There is no real reason to consume as little as we do. Just look at the difference between a bowl of chips and

the vibrant colours and flavours contained in a grouping of fresh vegetables.

People often complain that vegetables have no flavour, but our taste buds have been trained to expect plenty of salt and sugars. The less salt and sugar processed products that we consume, the more you will actually taste the flavours and enjoy the textures of real foods. Once these are decreased, your taste buds ignite to enjoy actual flavours of each vegetable and whole fruit. Adding a few fresh herbs and learning to cook vegetables without burying it in grease or boiling the heck out of it will add even more flavour to your daily meals.

Using vegetables and fruits as a small garnish deprives us of the rich benefits of eating them more often. Every meal and snack can be enhanced by simply adding several vegetable or fruit servings.

Look at your plate before you add vegetables and fruit and then enjoy the punch of colour and flavours that adding lots will accomplish!

We eat for flavour and nutrients, all the chemicals and enhanced foods in the world will never come close to adding the real food value that comes by eating enough real vegetables and fruit. There are so many bright and vibrant colours that are added to each plate by simply adding a variety of fresh vegetables and fruit.

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Community - The Kemptville Salvation Army kicked off their annual Kettle Campaign at the North Grenville Municipal Centre before a Kemptville 73’s game recently. Left to right are: the 73's Jake Gaudet, 73's owner Ron Tugnutt, 73's Cody Hendsbee, 73's Justin Haasbeek, Salvation Army director Calvin Wong, 73's Brandon Seatter, 73's Alex Row, Salvation Army Officer Milfred Harper.

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Safety facts Ice, Hutt said, is a tricky substance to monitor. Because of unknown currents under its surface and variable conditions, ice that was thick one day may not be as strong the next day, or vice versa.

Testing the ice before you go out onto it every day is the best way

Emergency responses Responding to calls to rescue people who have fallen through the ice is dangerous for everyone involved, Hutt said, including firefighters.

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support our emergency responders either,” he said. “Rescue calls like these are very dangerous and we have to take every precaution to keep everyone safe.”

Because of the dangerous nature of these types of rescues, Hutt says he encourages everyone to be proactive and safe when they’re out on the ice, to prevent the number of calls the fire service receives.

Also, Hutt said that every year, the fire service receives several calls to rescue wildlife that has fallen through the ice.

“We have to weigh the pros and cons of every call,” he said, “and for that reason we simply cannot respond to those calls. It’s not worth jeopardizing the life of our firefighting team to rescue wildlife that has fallen into the river.”

Hutt said he encourages residents to keep their pets off the ice as well to reduce the possibility that they may fall through.

Stay safe When you do venture out onto the ice, the best way to make sure you also make it home safely is to make sure you’re not alone.

Bringing a partner with you, Hutt said, can mean the difference between life and death in a dangerous situation. A partner can not only help you get out of the water if you do happen to fall in, but they can also call for help.

Another good idea is to bring a walking stick or something similar that could help you reach your friend if they fall through the ice.

If someone does happen to fall through, the first thing everyone around them should do is help

to more evenly distribute their weight over the surface by lying down on their stomach. This can prevent further cracking and breaking of the ice.

“Everyone must remain calm,” Hutt said. “Panicking can sap your strength and prevent a safe rescue.”

Next, call for help. Dial 911 if you can, or shout out to anyone else around you who might be able to help, whether they’re one the ice or on shore.

Use your walking stick or other device to reach the person in danger and pull them to the ice ledge.

Once they’re there, have them place their arms flat on the ice and keep themselves at chest level to help with buoyancy.

If you can manage it safely, assist the person out of the water and onto the ice. Keep them lying down to evenly distribute the weight. Then, carefully crawl or roll away from the compromised ice.

Even if you do manage to selfrescue, Hutt says you should still call 911 as a precaution.

Hypothermia is a real danger in Canadian winters, and professionals should assess the person to make sure they are in good health.

If you can’t get the person out of the water, stay with them until emergency crews arrive. They have the equipment, training and resources to assist someone in a difficult situation.

“Ultimately, the best way to prevent an emergency is to inform yourself and be safe out there,” Hutt said.

“Remember to test the ice and to not assume it’s as strong as it was last time.”

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News – Winter recreation is something that Canadians live for. Ice fishing, snowmobiling and – of course – hockey, are all cold-weather staples that help get us through the long winter season. However, it’s important to remember that not all ice is safe to go out on and to always keep winter safety in mind.

“The water systems in North Grenville do tend to freeze in the winter, but the ice is not always thick enough to support weight,” said Paul Hutt, the municipality’s fire chief and director of emergency and protective services.

“It’s important that residents make themselves aware of the conditions of the ice before they go out onto it.”

There are a lot of residents in the area who use the Rideau River for ice fishing, pick-up hockey and other recreational activities – and the North Grenville Fire Service responds to at least two calls every year to rescue someone who has fallen through the ice.

“No ice is without risk,” Hutt said. “Even our firefighters are at risk when we respond to rescue calls on the ice. We hope to be able to spread the message of winter safety so that we no longer need to respond to these types of calls.”

to know for sure if it will support your weight.

The recommended ice thickness to support the weight of a person is at least four inches. Any less than this and the ice can fissure and break, causing dangerous conditions for anyone out in the middle of the river.

To support a snow machine or an ATV, the ice needs to be even thicker: at least five inches.

From there, the recommended thicknesses are at least eight to 12 inches to support a small car and at least 12 to 15 inches for a pickup truck.

“Some residents of North Grenville use their snow machines or their vehicles to take them to their favourite ice fishing spots,” Hutt said, “and they can run into problems if the ice isn’t strong enough to support all that weight.”

The best way to test for ice thickness is to cut a few test holes along the way to your destination. If, at any time, the ice is less thick than the recommended level, you should turn back to avoid a dangerous situation.

Another thing to keep in mind is that clear ice is almost always stronger than cloudy ice. Cloudy or milky ice is most likely compromised by pockets of snow, reducing its strength.

“When in doubt, stay off the ice entirely,” Hutt said.

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Sports - On Friday, Dec. 5, the Ottawa Junior Senators were the guests at the North Grenville Municipal Centre, ready to take on the Kemptville 73’s in Junior A action. The Sens are in first place in the Robinson Division trailing Carleton Place for first place overall in the CCHL. The first period was a lethargic, close checking one with neither team enjoying the upper hand. Many of the face-offs during the game looked more like soccer than hockey because of player congestion.

In the second, Ottawa drew first blood at the 7:07 mark. The goal was scored with a two-man advantage. They followed that goal with another, eight-and-ahalf minutes later to take a 2-0 lead into the locker room at the break.

In the third, the Sens put the game away adding a third goal to make it 3-0. The 73's were unable to crack the Ottawa goalie with only 21 shots during the game.

Tyson Kirkby was selected as the game's third star.

In trade news, Kemptville made a deal with the Nepean Raiders and acquired 20-yearold defenceman Shane Riddell.

Shane will shore up the backend and supply needed leadership.

The team also sent Olivier Chabot to the Smiths Falls Bears in exchange for Brandon Lesway.

Brandon started out as a member of the 73's before stints in the OHL and QMJHL. He has now come full circle and will also supply leadership to a young team.

On Sunday, Dec. 7, Kemptville took the long bus ride to Pembroke to battle the Lumber Kings. The 73's scored the only goal of the first period. Tyson Kirkby and Dean Galasso set up Brandon Lesway for his first goal as a 73 this year. In the second Matt Tugnutt scored his ninth of the year from Kaelan O'Flynn and Jason Tackett. They added another three minutes later when Alex Row scored his 12th of the season.

Tugnutt and Tackett picked up the assists. Kemptville took a 3-0 lead into the intermission. Early in the third, Pembroke finally persevered and scored a goal to get

back in the game. Shawn Cameron notched his 17th to put the 73's ahead 4-1. Newcomer Shane Riddell picked up the assist.

The story of the game was goaltender Jake Tugnutt. He stopped 47 of the 48 shots that the Kings threw at the Kemptville net.

He was named the first star of the night. Dean Galasso picked up second star honours.

This weekend's games feature Kemptville on the road in Brockville on Friday, Dec. 12. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

On Sunday, Dec. 14, North Grenville will be home for a return match with the Ottawa Junior Senators. Opening face off is at 2 p.m.

To assist the Salvation Army Kettle Drive, members of the 73's will be through Kemptville on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 2:30 until 4 p.m. with the kettles. At Sunday's game, the 73's will be Brian Wilson photo holding a food drive.

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December 12th - North Gower The Rideau and District Old Tyme Fiddlers Assoc invites you to join, your friends, at the fiddle clubs traditional Annual Christmas Dinner and Dance, all non members are welcome for $25.00 per person, at the Alfred Taylor Centre, 2300 Community Way, North Gower, Friday, 12 December 2014.

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December 13th – Kemptville “Not a Church Bazaar” – 9:30am – 3:30 pm, North Grenville Community Church, next to Kemptville Hospital. Hand-picked juried artisans, amazing door prizes.

December 13th - Kemptville “What’s the Whooha about Gluten?” Join local Nutritionist Carol Pillar, of wholesumapproach.com for an engaging discussion, Saturday 12 noon, Heather’s Healthy Harvest 215 Sanders St.. Available for questions until 3 pm.

December 13th - Kemptville Christmas Artisan Showcase and Café, 9:30am-3:30pm at 2659 Concession Road, Kemptville (Beside the Kemptville Hospital).

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December 14th - Kemptville Kemptville 73’s vs. Ottawa at 2:00 pm at the North Grenville Municipal Centre December 14- Bishop’s Mills Candlelight Carol Service, St. Andrew’s United Church, Bishop’s Mills at 7:00 pm.

Guest Musicians - Bella Borealis. Come and sing the Songs of Christmas! Refreshments to follow in the Church Hall.

December 14, Kemptville 7 00 p.m.: A family-friendly evening of Christmas Readings and Carols with cider and cookies to follow will take place at St. James Anglican Church, 35 Clothier Street West, Kemptville. Admission is free.

December 14 - Merrickville An invitation to celebrate the season in song “Come Sing Noel” at Merrickville United Church. 100 St Lawrence Street on Sunday December 14th at 3pm. Admission is free, the building is accessible. Donations will be gladly received for the Lions Club Christmas Hamper Campaign. The performers are local singers and musicians, including the choirs from Merrickville’s three churches.

There will be plenty of audience participation by singing well known Christmas songs, and refreshments will be served after the performance.

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Third Monday of every month – Kemptville North Grenville Cancer Support Group meet third Monday of every month except July, August and December. St. John’s United Church, Kemptville 2:00 p.m. Welcome to anyone requiring support and encouragement.

First & Third Wednesday of every month – Kemptville Kemptville Legion, 100 Rueben Cres. Afternoon Bingo. 1–3 p.m.

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Every 2nd and 4th Wednseday - Kemptville Klub 67 Euchre every second and fourth Wednesday of the Month beginning September 10, 1:15 p.m. St. John’s United Church Kemptville downstairs. Everyone welcome - $5.00 Third Wednesday of every month – Kemptville Probus Club of North Grenville meet third Wed. of every month except for July, August and December. St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church – Kemptville. 9:30 a.m. Gathering Time, 10:00 a.m. Meeting. Come and enjoy great speakers and fellowship. New members welcome First & Third Thursday of every month – Kemptville The North Grenville Toastmasters Club meets at 7 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays of the month at the O’Farrell Financial Services building at 292 County Road 44. All visitors welcome.

Every Friday – Kemptville Seniors’ foot care clinic at the Cheryl J. Brown Centre. Provided by a registered nurse, by appointment, fee applies. Cheryl J. Brown Centre, 215 Sanders Street, Suite 101, Kemptville, Ontario, Phone: 613-258-3203, www.kdhsi.com 3rd Saturday of the month – Kemptville Kemptville Legion Breakfast. Adults $5.00. Children under 12, $3.00. All welcome.

Every Wednesday - Kemptville - North Grenville Duplicate Bridge Club offers free Bridge lessons for beginners at the Cheryl J. Brown Centre at 15 Sanders Street. For information call Bill Wheeler at 613-695-7777.

December 6th – Merrickville “Christmas in Merrickville” Saturday only. For the schedule of events go to www.christmasinmerrickville.ca.

December 12th - Kemptville The Beth Donovan Hospice is pleased to offer a free workshop for anyone who has been bereaved and is looking for ways to cope with the upcoming holiday season. 2 sessions: Wed. December 3rd from 6pm-8pm and Fri. December 12th from 6pm-8pm. Please RSVP to Suzanne

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

Aries, although you are full of excitement this week, rein in some of those feelings so you can focus on the tasks at hand. Use your energy to your advantage.

Someone may catch you off guard this week, Libra. This person will bring a welcome surprise, so look forward to this unexpected encounter.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

Taurus, motivation may not be strong this week, so begin with some menial tasks around the house and build up to bigger plans.

Eventually you will find a groove.

Back up your promises with decisive action, Scorpio. That’s the only way to prove to others that your word means something and you are committed to honoring your commitments.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

Gemini, try to avoid focusing on just one issue for too long. Sometimes you simply must trust your instincts and forge ahead anyway. Let past experience guide you this week.

There may be more to the big picture than you are seeing, Sagittarius.

Gather the facts before you jump to any conclusions. You may just see things from a different perspective.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

Cancer, avoid the temptation to take on too many responsibilities this week. If you don’t, you might not get much done. Think before you accept more work.

Capricorn, you are riding high and looking to share your good fortune with others. Make the most of this chance to improve the lives of those around you.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

Financial matters are looming and a decision must be made, Leo. Don’t be overcome with anxiety, as all you need to do is carefully examine your finances to come up with a solution.

Aquarius, you have an idea about how to tackle a difficult obstacle, but someone crosses your path with a different agenda. Perhaps there’s a way to work together.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Spontaneity beckons, Virgo, even though you are a careful planner who puts a lot of thought into your decisions. Overthinking is more hassle than it’s worth this week.

Pisces, avoid open conflict without being a pushover this week. Find the middle ground and try to understand another’s perspective.

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LCBO campaign raising funds for MADD Canada in December News – Starting Dec. 1, the public can help support Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Canada by making a donation at all LCBO stores throughout Ontario.

Project Red Ribbon donation boxes for MADD Canada will be displayed at LCBO checkout counters until Jan. 3.

As part of LCBO’s annual Giving Back in Our Community campaign, customer service representatives will also invite customers to add a $2, $5 or $10 donation to their purchase until Jan. 3.

During this period, LCBO’s Giving Back in Our Community in-store prompted and donation box fundraising campaign raises funds for Ontario’s four regional children’s hospitals and MADD Canada. These hospital foundations include the CHEO Foundation (Ottawa), SickKids Foundation (Toronto), McMaster Children’s Hospital Foundation (Hamilton) and Children’s Health Foundation (London). Donations are used to support the development of alcohol-related education and harm reduction programs.

The funds raised for MADD Canada support its school assembly program, a film and in-class discussion that educates students about the risks of impaired driving. This compelling film features a combination of a fictional storyline and testimonials from real-life victims of impaired driving. This program encourages students to make responsible choices and to not drink or take drugs and drive or ride along with someone else who has.

“Teens and young adults are over-represented in impairment-related crashes to an alarming degree. MADD Canada’s school assembly program is crucial to educating young people about the risks of mixing alcohol and/or drugs with driving,” said MADD Canada national president Angeliki Souranis. “Thanks to the amazing support of the LCBO staff and customers, we are reaching more Ontario students than ever before with our life-saving message.”

“We are proud to partner with MADD Canada for the annual Giving Back in Our Community campaign,” added

LCBO president and chief executive officer Bob Peter. “The generosity of LCBO customers and staff helps MADD Canada makes an impact on young people by encouraging them to make responsible choices to prevent impaired driving. With the public’s generous support, we hope to exceed the almost $2 million raised last December. These donations ensure more than half a million students at 1,500 Ontario schools see the school assembly program at no cost and also includes expanding this program to students in grades 7 and 8, thanks to customer donations.”

MADD Canada’s Ontario chapters and community leaders join 27 provincial and numerous local charities as beneficiaries of LCBO’s provincewide donation box program in 2014. In 2013, LCBO raised a total of more than $8.2 million for charities through special programs and initiatives, of which $7.7 million was raised through in-store fundraising. In addition, LCBO’s annual dividend transfer to the Ontario government, which totaled $1.74 billion in

fiscal 2013-2014, excluding taxes, supMADD Canada thanks the public for ports a wide range of important govern- its support when shopping at their local ment programs, services and priorities, LCBO store from Dec. 1 to Jan. 3. including health care and education.

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Community – A Merrickville firefighter accepts food donations during the annual Santa Claus Parade in the village Dec. 6, which coincided with Christmas in Merrickville festivities.

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Columnist offers unique gift ideas for the car enthusiast in your life the original carpet from stains and for older ones to hide a multitude of salt scars. They’re available in front sets, front and rear packages, and cargo mats as well in a variety of colours. It’s not too late to log onto www.weathertech.ca to find out more.

If your favourite car fan is a traveler, why not consider a GPS map unit?

I’ve tested several of the top brands and Garmin is one of the best. For the minimum amount of driver distraction look for models with turn-by-turn voice command navigation and suggest the unit not be mounted on the windshield but below the level of the dash top.

Less than $100: Splash/mud guards.

Few new vehicles come with these anymore and they can save many times their value in reduced stone-chip paint damage or car washes. For the best fit and easiest installation, stick with the carmaker’s brand. Most factory dealerships carry these in stock for current and recent model year vehicles.

Check the vehicle you’re buying for before heading out shopping. Look to

Car Counsellor BRIAN TURNER

see if it has running boards, side-steps, or any type of flared moldings around the wheel openings on the fenders.

Less than $50: Car detailing kits. If your loved one or family member is a Saturday morning driveway car wash fanatic, you can’t do better than picking up a car detailing kit. Many automotive stores will have ready-made kits available but you can easily make up your own. A 20 L plastic handled bucket can serve as the packaging to be filled with car wax, car wash soap (dish washing detergent really isn’t a good idea for washing autos), a wash mitt, a good quality chamois, tire dressing, windshield water repellant treatment and throw in a spray

can of silicone lubricating compound to show what a detailing expert you are.

One of the best brands in the detailing business is Meguiars and you can find a complete line of their products at many auto parts stores. If your elf would rather let an automated car wash do the work, consider a gift card.

As many of us are driving sport utilities, crossovers and minivans, some type of cargo organizer is a very useful item to have. Especially handy is the jug-tub, a plastic container designed to hold a 4 L bottle of windshield washer fluid to keep it from toppling over (don’t forget a new jug of good quality washer fluid as well).

The best organizers are the ones with lids and a means to secure the unit in the vehicle. This prevents the container and its contents from becoming lethal missiles in the event of a collision or rollover.

Less than $30: A good quality extendable snow brush is always in demand as they are one of the most mislaid auto accessories in existence. If your gift receiver drives a taller SUV or minivan, consider a portable step stool to make

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reaching the roof and windshield easier.

Remember police are watching for vehicles on the roads without having all the snow and ice cleared off.

Winter wiper blades are something that almost everyone needs but seldom remembers to pick up until one breaks in a snow or ice storm. The absolute best is Michelin’s Stealth blade which is sold exclusively at Costco. They are specified by the length and most auto parts stores will have some type of listing guide.

If you have any questions, opinions, or stories on anything automotive please drop me a line, [By email to emc@perfprint.ca or directly to bjoeturner@hotmail.com listing ‘Question for the Car Counsellor’ on the subject line or by post to Record News Communications, 5 Lorne St., P.O. Box 158, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4T1]. When using regular mail, please supply a phone number if you seek direct contact (due to volume, I can’t always promise replies).

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Lifestyle – Almost everyone has uttered this lament during the Christmas season; “I just don’t know what to get for _______!” While I’m not a gift counsellor, if your recipient drives a vehicle, I can offer a few suggestions.

Less than $200: While gifts that are car related may sound a little utilitarian for a Christmas offering, there are some that will leave a lasting impression of your thoughtfulness throughout the year.

Weathertech floor liners are one of those gifts. These are not simply another winter floor mat-novelty, they are true floor liners.

They are made in California and shipped in Canada from a Vancouver depot. Weathertech uses a scanner to create a digital image of the interior floor of any vehicle and then they custom mold their tough flexible water and salt proof liners to provide a glove-like fit. The liners extend to the door sill, up past the control pedals and back to almost under the seats with a deep tray wall to contain an entire winter’s worth of melted slush.

They’re great for new cars to protect

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SOCIAL NOTES ANNIVERSARY

ANNIVERSARY

BIRTHDAY

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DEATH NOTICE

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Cremations from $1,295*

HAPPY 60th B IRTHDAY

To Learn more, call 613-384-3245

Kingston-Cataraqui Cremation Services

by Arbor Memorial

*Includes cremation, the supervision and co-ordination of the services, documentation, local transfer of deceased and shelter, a vehicle used for administration and transferring, and MDF cremation container.

Come and help us celebrate the 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY of Ed and Jean Sherwin on Dec 20, 2014 at the Royal Canadian Legion Perth from 1-4 p.m.

Best Wishes Only BIRTH

Arbor Memorial Inc.

ENGAGEMENT

Come celebrate June Conroy’s 80TH BIRTHDAY with her family at Lion’s Hall, Perth Fairgrounds Sunday, December 28 1:00-4:00 p.m.

No gifts please - best wishes only

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THANK YOU Margaret Mary (Traynor) Besseau

A Very Happy Birthday to Our Mother Lynn Pearson December 17th, 2014 The bond you hold with each of us is one defined by love. As your prayers for us are unending so is the wisdom, grace and strength you provide to each of us.

Of all the gifts our lives have to offer, our loving Mother is the greatest of them all.

Thank you for all that you do and enjoy your special day.

LeMoine-McSHAne – Lisa LeMoine and Lucas McShane are pleased to announce the birth of their son Daniel Eric on November 8, 2014. Daniel weighed 11 lbs 5 oz and is a little brother for Riley and Jack.

Proud grandparents are Steve and Gwenda LeMoine and Rilla and Bill McShane. Great grandparents are Marlene Seward, Smiths Falls and Paul and Tootsie McShane, Kemptville.

Love Jennifer, Michelle and Benjamin xoxoxo

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The family of the late Margaret Besseau wishes to acknowledge and give loving thanks to Dr. Drummond and Kelly Moore for their professional and compassionate care to our Mom, during her courageous battle with cancer, because of your dedication in providing the best care possible, Mom was able to live the remainder of her life at home as she wished. To Father Brian McNally for the spiritual guidance and personal warmth and encouragement and to St. John’s Roman Catholic Church Choir who did a beautiful job in making the service warm and comforting. To the church community and the Jesuit Assoc., who supported us with love and prayers. To all who contributed in any way, through visits, gifts of food, cards, mass cards, donations to the CNIB and the Cancer Society, messages of condolences and to those who attended the services a heartfelt thanks. To the Police Officers who rode motorcycle escort, a very touching tribute to Mom, thank you. Our gratitude to Blair and Son Funeral Home, Stewart Blair especially Steven Blair for all the personal touches and sensitivity given during a difficult time.

The Besseau and Traynor families

Phil and Bev Hogan are thrilled to announce the engagement of their son Luke to Kim Baldelli, daughter of Kevin and Mary Baldelli of Orleans, ON. Their wedding will be celebrated on June 13, 2015 at Calvary Bible Church in Smiths Falls.

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I would like to express my sincere thanks to all my family and friends who attended my surprise 80th birthday party. Many thanks for all the cards and gifts. They are memories I will always have. Many thanks to Tom, Ann, Pat and Charlie and their wives and Ann’s husband Guy and all my grandchildren and great grandchildren. Also to my sister Winnie and her daughter and son-in-law Scott and Christine and my brother Mike. Also to my very good friends Gail Paul and Peggy Hall.

God bless you all Catherine Quinn

A big thank you to the many loyal patrons, friends, family, staff, Chelsea, Mitch and former employers - Jim Dicola, Ellen Bell for all your well wishes, cards and gifts on my retirement October 29th.

Sincerely Marie Kirkwood

IN MEMORIAM RYAN, Gerald December 10, 2013 In life you may find one true friend, I lost mine.

Sady missed Love Melba

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WARREN - RENAUD Mrs. Barb Renaud is pleased to announce the engagement of her son Scott Richard to Lisa Warren, daughter of Cindy and Brian Warren of Seeleys Bay. The wedding will take place December 31, 2014 in Gananoque.

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LEMOINE James Stewart

Peacefully on Monday, December 8th, 2014 in his 86th year. Dear brother of Irene Slack (the late Herb) and the late Barbara Clow (the late James). Dear uncle of Susan Love (Lloyd). Great-uncle of Christine (Terry), Peter (Sheena) and great-great uncle of Trevor, Lucas, Connor, Isabell and William. James will be fondly remembered by his extended family his close friends Dwight Nesbitt (Anne), Vera Hamman and the late Jim (Edna) Nesbitt. At James’ request there will be no visitation or service. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Heart and Stroke Foundation or The Ottawa Mission would be appreciated. Condolences, tributes or donations may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com Congratulations Roxanne Hull, on your June 2014 graduation from Loyalist College in Belleville, and successfully passing your Registered Practical Nursing Exam this Fall.

We are so proud of you. Good luck in your future endeavours. Reach for the stars and hold on tight.

Love Mom, Dad, Scott, Grama and Joe

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TAYLOR Colina “Pat” Peacefully at Almonte Country Haven on Saturday, December 6, 2014, 5 days following her 71st birthday..

“Pat” Taylor of Almonte, Loved friend of Nancy Munro and the late Eva Smith. Will be deeply missed by her Almonte Country Haven family. Spring graveside service, Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL INC. 127 Church St., Almonte, ON. (613)-256-3313 For those who may want to honour “Pat” with a memorial donation, please consider, Almonte Country Haven.

Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

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O’Callaghan Joyce

A long time camper at Bellamy Lake, Joyce O’Callaghan (nee Schinzel) of Chesterville passed away at the Ottawa Civic Hospital on Tuesday, December 2, 2014. She was 70. Loving wife of Ron O’Callaghan.

Loving mother of Warren (Lyn) of Kemptville. Dear sister of Joan Scott (Gordon) of Ottawa and Gail McPhee of Golden Lake. Joyce will be fondly remembered by grandchildren Connor and Maggie O’Callaghan. Also survived by nieces and nephews. A celebration of life is planned for the spring of 2015.

Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be gratefully acknowledged by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Chesterville. Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com.

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Wilson Jessie M. (Loucks) Wilson Jessie passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, December 7, 2014. Beloved wife of the late James Harmon Loucks and Bobby Burns Wilson. Loved and respected mother of Alan (Denise) Loucks of Smiths Falls. Sadly missed by her grandchildren Angela (Chris), Daren (Gitta), Blake (Jessie) and greatgrandchildren Ella, India, Caiden, Amari and Jalen. Dear sister of Nora Hamilton of Smiths Falls and predeceased by brothers, Earl, Don, John, Roy and Cecil Fergus, sisters Grace Johnston, Laura Maley and her parents Robert Cecil Fergus and Mary Agnes Gilligan. Fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, cousins, extended family and many good friends.

Family and friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 112 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral service was held in the Chapel on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Interment, Crawford Cemetery, McDonald’s Corners. In memory of Jessie, contributions to the Smiths Falls Community Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.

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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Shwetz Raymond Shwetz

Passed away peacefully at the Kingston General Hospital following a brief illness on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at the age of 80.

Beloved husband and best friend of Colleen (nee Walsh).

Devoted father of Alanna, Laura and Dan Shwetz (Amber LaBerge). Cherished grandfather of Ailan, Isaac, Haydn, Caden and Madelyn. Loving brother of William (Maple) Shwetz and Olga Sauve (Larry Arrand) and the late Helen Nolet.

He will be fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Francis de Sales Church, Smiths Falls on Thursday at 11 o’clock. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Doctors Without Borders ~ Médicin Sans Frontières 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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BAILEY Dorothy

Peacefully at home surrounded by Love, to join her Lord for Christmas on Monday, December 1, 2014. She will be missed by her Daughter Tina and special friend and cousin Doris Bailey.

Billy and Connie who were her children of her heart and their families. She will be greatly missed by Joe (nephew), Alison (niece) and her great niece Joyce and her family, and all who knew her. Her youthful spirit, joy, laughter and strength through numerous illness was a testimonial to her faith in her Lord, and an inspiration to all who knew her. She was awarded the 125th Anniversary Medal “who have made a significant contribution to their fellow citizens, their community and to Canada.”

December 1992.

A private family service will take place at a later date. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Westminster Presbyterian Church, Canadian Wildlife Federation, Heart & Stroke Foundation or any charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca

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Peacefully at the Smiths Falls Hospital on December 2, 2014 in his 86th year.

Beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Brooks; Mitro) for 40 years. Dear father of Greg (Dorothy) and Dave (Lil) both of Kingston and Jim (Ying) of Calgary, AB. Loving friend to Dorothy’s daughters Gail Winegarden (Charlie) of St. Thomas, Viki Wasmund (Steve) of Pembroke, Jane Marie Cherwonick (Gary) of Cole Harbour, NS and sister-in-law Pauline Livingstone. Predeceased by his mother Florence Cole. Jerry was a caring Grampa/Papa who enjoyed spending time with his many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends. The family wishes to send a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Graeme Hendry and the nursing staff for providing such great “TLC” during Jerry’s stay, especially during his final days in Ruby’s Room. Much appreciation is also extended to Victoria’s Quilts Canada for wrapping Jerry in one of your beautiful quilts. The compassion provided by your organization was wonderful.

Friends are invited to visit with the family at Bieman Funeral Home, 3970 Hamilton Road Dorchester Ontario, on Saturday December 13, 2014 from 12 noon until time of memorial service at 1 o’clock.

Interment will follow at Dorchester Union Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Alzheimer’s Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls.

Online condolences can be made at www. lannin.ca.

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Peter

Suddenly at the Ottawa Hospital - Civic Campus on Sunday, December 7, 2014 in his 54th year. Dear brother of John LaPointe, David LaPointe (Kelly Hermer), and Jason Bennett. Predeceased by his parents Rosslyn LaPointe and Joan Bennett, and by his sister Susan LaPointe.

Fondly remembered by his nephew Allan Chant and Great-Niece Zabrina Chant.

Sadly missed by many extended family and friends. Friends are invited to visit with the family on Thursday, December 11, 2014 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, December 12, 2014 at 11 o’clock.

As expressions of sympathy donations to any charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca

NEIL (née Bennett) Mary Elizabeth

Our darling mother Mary, born June 30, 1931 died peacefully in her sleep on the morning of December 1, 2014.

Much loved mother of Jeff, Jill Seymour (Dave), Tim (Maureen), Kelley Boothby (Mark Crampton), Kory (Elaine), Tracy Dodds (Steve), Danielle (Eric Perocchio).

Adopted son in her heart, Mark Amirault (Momena, son Simon). Cherished Grandmother of Jeffrey, Brittany, Amie, Adam, Daniel, Alexandra, Crystal, Korel, Mary, Neil, Nathan, Mitchell. Proud Great Grandmother of Braxton, Bentley, Rya, Elsa, Benjamin, Joshua, Peyton, Ciara… and Drew on the way. She will be missed by anyone who ever crossed her doorstep.

Private family funeral. A celebration of Mom’s life will be held in the early new year, announcements will be made.

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Joyce E. Findlay

Sadly we announce the passing of Joyce Evelyn (McLaren) Findlay in hospital in Perth on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2014.

Joyce has now been united with her husband John and her son Gerald Findlay. Dearly loved and respected mother of Gordan (Gail), Brian (Betty), Debbie (Grant) Creighton and David Findlay. Cherished Nan to John and Cecilia, Tammy and Tim, Chris and April, Nicky and Mike, Jennifer and Graham, Kimberly and Aaron, Adam and Samantha, Megan and Jake and Matthew; special and proud ‘Nanny’ to her 13 great grandchildren. Joyce leaves behind her dear sisters Marion (late Lorne) Wright, and Audrey (Orville) Ferrier and will be sadly missed by her daughters-in-law Vicky and Tracy, many nieces, nephews, all her family and friends. She was special to all who knew her. Joyce was a dedicated and valued member of the Blair & Son Funeral Home staff for many years. She will be fondly remembered by the Blair family and all her colleagues. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W. Perth on Friday, December 5th, 2014 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral service was held in the Chapel on Saturday at 10:00 A.M. Interment, Elmwood Cemetery, Perth.

In remembrance, contributions the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.

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

Linden Dorothy Jeannette Linden

1957 - 2014 Peacefully at home in Perth on Sunday, December 7th, 2014. She was the daughter of the late John and Winnifred Vanderlinden. Dorothy is survived by her much loved daughter Dr. Ashleah M. (Todd Davy) Linden, her brother Michael J (MaryJo) and dear Aunt Jeanette (late Charles) Crimes. She will be sadly missed by her Aunt Gay Dykstra and cousins Charles, Will and Paul Dykstra and Lisa Stepanic of Georgetown, many friends and family in the Netherlands.

Dorothy will be remembered by her many contributions to the community, namely the Perth Chamber of Commerce, the Perth Santa Claus parade and the Perth Maple Festival. She will also be remembered for her dedication to her clients and business associates. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. West, Perth on Wednesday December 10th, 2014 from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral service will be held in St. Pauls United Church, 25 Gore Street West, Perth on Thursday at 11:00 A.M. followed by a reception in the Church hall. In remembrance, contributions to the Zion United Church of Douglas Ontario or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

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Peacefully, in hospital in Perth on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2014 at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late Bill Beveridge. Loving mother of Sheldon (Jean), Darlene (Ken Frizell) and Shane.

Cherished grandmother of Gavin (Krista Kelly) of Manotick and Sultana Frizell of Kelowna, B.C. Proud great grandma of Kelly and Phee Beveridge. Also survived by her brother Lyall and brother-in-law Jack Machan. Predeceased by her parents Lorne and Carrie Churchill, brother Howard, sister Evelyn Machan, sistersin-law Isabel Beveridge and Marion and Luva Churchill. She will be missed by her many nieces, nephews and all her family. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W., Perth on Saturday, December 6th, 2014 from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. Funeral service was held in the Chapel at 2:30 P.M. followed by a reception in the Blair & Son Family Centre. Interment, Rideau Ferry Cemetery. In remembrance, contributions to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation or the Heart & Stroke 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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Doug passed away in hospital in Perth on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2014 at the age of 65. Loved husband of Eleanor P. (Closs) Brownlee and dear father of Stacey and Kevin; brother of Bob (Joyce) Brownlee. He will be missed by all his family and friends. A service in his memory will be held in the spring. In remembrance, contributions to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

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

IN MEMORIAM McDOUGALL CREVIER, Deanna In loving memory of a dear daughter and sister who passed away December 11, 2011.

Because she was so dear to us, Her memory will live on Just as a flower’s fragrance lingers After it is gone.

Our loved one’s kind, endearing ways In thought are with us still For in the hearts that love her She lives on -and always will.

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by Mother Lois and Family

IN MEMORIAM

KEELEY – Brian Keeley Oct 7,1944-Dec 9, 2012 You feel near even though I can’t see you You are with me even though you are so far away You are in my heart always I hope you knew how much you were loved Always, Marj

Remembering our Daddy Kevin Lowe August 25, 1984 - December 14, 2012 Our daddy taught us that we are all special We all have our own faults, but still all special.

Our daddy taught us to be brave to feel fear, but still be brave.

Our daddy taught us to make the most of every moment, to make the most of the people you share the moments with.

To make lots of memories, to create a past in case the future is long and lonely.

Our daddy taught us to love and love will comfort us until we are together again.

Deep in our hearts you’ll always stay, loved and missed every day.

Love always Carter and Calli Lowe Kate xoxo

In loving memory of a dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle Brian who passed away Dec. 14, 2009.

Time may hide the sadness Like a smile that hides the tears But memories hold him close to us And will throughout the years.

Missing you every day Darlene (Norman) Diane (Stanley) Carl (Christine) Nieces and nephew

Saturday Dec 13th 7:00 pm

Balderson United Church, Balderson

Sunday Dec 14th 7:00 pm

St Andrews United Church, Lanark

Free Will Offering Refreshments---Everyone Welcome

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ABBASS, THEO (O’Neill) – December 13, 2004.

It’s been 10 years since you went home to be with the Lord.

You hold a spot deep in my heart There the sun will always shine For there will never be another to me Like that wonderful mother of mine.

Forever loved and missed by Karen, Christopher, Allyson & Chelsea Diane & Jake Kevin, Kendra, Nathan and Taylor

ELLIOTT - William December 11, 2008 WE’LL ALWAYS LOVE YOU DAD Each day you strived to live, Your body to weak to be, Your love will live forever, Since your heart has set you free.

Now you walk so bravely, You feel the pain no more, Angel’s have come to guide you, And bring you to Heaven’s door.

Memories we’ll hold so dearly, Your smile warmed our heart’s, And through our lives you’ll live, You’ve touched so many parts.

Hard days may be before us, It’s all apart of God’s plan, Why you left so soon, We may never understand.

You’ll be alone no longer, And you’d tell us “Don’t be sad”, Please believe, you were no burden, We’ll always love you, Dad! Our lives have changed forever, Since the day you passed away, In Heaven you’ll be waiting, To meet us again someday.

Love Matthew, Penny and family xoxo

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

Also huge bundles of cedar slabs ($45) and large bags of shavings ($35). www.scoutenwhitecedar.ca He had a nature you could (613)283-3629.

Cedar rails, pickets & not help loving, posts for sale, as well as And a heart that was purer rough sawn cedar & pine Classifieds than gold.

And to those who knew lumber. Call or text Get Results!

613-913-7958. him and loved him, His memory will never grow cold.

Christmas trees, Pruned Spruce, we cut when ordered for your pick up at farm. Giving you a very fresh tree, $25/tree. Phone evenings Erwin Cavanagh 613-267-5111.

Solid oak, double pedestal table (42”x72”)leaf 14”, pine TV stand (4’x5’) shelves, glass door on side, opening 35” diagonal, 2 drawers underneath, constructed by Mennonites, both items excellent condition, 4 antiques chairs, seats upholstered, antique GSW pearl washboard, small sled medal runners. 613-272-2313

Your loving family, who miss you a great deal.

Shirley, Carol Ann, Beverley, Kathryn, and Families

I Connect AV. Need help with your electronics, are they hooked up right? Audio video in-home tutoring. Mike 613-285-0655, 613-264-5515.

Marble coffee end table $3000, 3 metal work benches $100 never used, 1 wood workbench $100, ATV snowplow new $500, 11.5hp craftsman snowblower 30”w, 5hp snowblower 22”w $300 both excellent working condition.

Treadmill/bowflex paid $2500 each, $1000 each never used. Maple drop leaf table 4 chairs blue fabric $450, glass table 4 chairs $200.

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SONNENBURG/ McCONEGHY - In loving memory of a dear brother Brent, who passed away December 13, 1966 and a very dear grandfather Ronald, who passed away December 12, 1989.

The years fly by so very fast but the Love for you both will always last in our hearts forever and ever.

Always Remembered, Never Forgotten Janice, Randy, Sandy and Families WARREN- In loving memory of Allan Warren who passed away so suddenly on December 13, 2006.

Everyday without you, since you had to go, Is like summer without sunshine, And winter without snow, I wish that I could talk to you, There is so much that I would say, Life has changed so very much, Since you went away, I miss the bond between us, And I miss your kind support, You are in my mind and in my heart, And every Christmas thought, I will always feel you close to me, And though you are far from sight, I’ll search for you among the stars that shine on Christmas night.

Sadly missed by Marilyn and family.

COMING EVENTS Heather’s Studio Has moved to Unit 127, 2 Gould St. (The Old High School) Call 613-284-7643 OPEN: Wed/Thurs/Fri Facebook: heathers_studio **Merry Christmas**

FOR SALE All brands of used appliances sold (or repaired at your place or ours) with warranty and free delivery.

We also sell new parts for most appliances. Peters Appliances, #3756 Hwy. 43, Smiths Falls (between Perth and Smiths Falls).

(613)283-8634.

Fresh free range turkeys, naturally fed, ready for December 23, government inspected, $3.00/pound, 613-258-6693

Central Boiler outdoor Wood FurnaCeS

Delivery and maintenance package included. Limited time offer.

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Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Farm

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15839 Hwy 7 East Perth Mon-Fri 9-7 Sat & Sun 9-4

SPRUCE, PINE AND FIR

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Johnston Brothers Tree Farm Cut Your Own

Balsam fir • Fraser fir

Popplewell’s

Christmas Tree Farm CUT YOUR OR PRECUT OWN R.R. #2 Jasper Kitley Line 2

Supply of large trees

up to 9’ $40 10’+ available

Sleigh Rides Dec. 6, 7 & 13, 14 South of Kemptville East of 416 & County Rd. 44 2853 Porter Road

Watch for signs

Campbell’s Tree Farm

CHRISTMAS TREES Daily 8 am-5 pm Open until Dec. 24

Excellent choice of well-pruned trees.

Harvest your own choice $25 or pick one fresh cut $30 Small Pre-Cut Trees $5 to $10 Located 8 km from Smiths Falls on North Gower Hwy. 5808 Roger Stevens Dr

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PINE, SPRUCE, BALSAM, BLUE SPRUCE & FRASER FIR Carleton Place Lanark Street, off Townline Road East, Hwy. 29 – OPEN DAILY – Nov. 29 to Dec. 24 Weekdays 11:30-4:30 Weekends 9:30-4:30

828-5608 FREE BOUGHS

Brewer Christmas Tree Farm Open: December 4 - December 21 Thurs./Fri. 1-5 pm, Sat./Sun. 9-5 Located on Bay Road, Lombardy (near Road R2)

613-283-0779

REID GARDENS Fresh Cut Christmas Trees

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Ian’s Christmas Adventure Park and Tree Farm www.iansevergreen.on.ca

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Wide selection of fresh cut greens available

8th Line at County Road 29 Carleton Place

613-253-3467 Mon-Wed 10-5 Thurs & Fri 10-7 Sat 9-5 • Sun 10-4

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COSTELLO – In loving memory of Brian, who passed away Dec. 15, 2010 at the age of 67 years.

In Our Hearts We thought of you with love today, But that is nothing new.

We thought about you yesterday, And days before that too.

We think of you in silence, We often speak your name.

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

Your memory is our keepsake With which we’ll never part.

God has you in His keeping.

We have you in our heart.

Always remembered Heather and family

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ACRES FIve years have passed since our son Brian was called away Dec. 14, 2009. Nothing to us is more cherished than the memories we have of him.

A cluster of precious memories Sprayed with a million tears Wishing God had spared Brian If only a few more years.

He left a beautiful memory And sorrow too great to be told.

But to us who loved and lost him His memory will never grow old.

Love forever Dad and Mom Harry and Eileen

Written by Marty Parks Performed by St Andrews & Balderson United Church Choirs & Junior Choir With special guests Cait Morton, Janice Reid & Conlan Flynn Directed by Cody McFarlane Pianist/Organist Adam Reid

Ariens 8 h.p. snowblower, red sloop sleigh, tractor tire chains, Stihl chainsaw, firewood, snow blade for plow truck.

613-283-8231.

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A Christmas Musical

SADLER, Carl In loving memory of a cherished husband, father and poppa, Carl who left us suddenly December 12, 2000.

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McKibbon Tree Farm

We plant, grow, trim and cut our own trees, brought in daily from our farm – Scots Pine, White Pine, Spruce, Blue Spruce, Balsam and Fraser Fir Open Dec 1 - 23 Mon.-Thurs. 3-8 pm Fri.-Sun. 10 am-8 pm 717 St. Lawrence Street, Merrickville

613-269-2590

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FIREWOOD

MUSIC

HUNTING SUPPLIES

Firewood- Cut, split and delivered or picked up. Dry seasoned hardwood or softwood from $60/face cord. Phone Greg Knops (613)658-3358, cell (613)340-1045.

Piano Technician, Certified, with Piano Technician’s Guild, extensive experience with tuning, repairing and rebuilding. Contact Grant Pattingale at 6 1 3 - 2 8 4 - 8 3 3 3 , 1-877-742-6648 or www.piano4u.ca

Canadian Firearm/Hunter Safety Courses. Call Dave Arbour 613-257-7489 or visit www. valleysportsmanshow.com for dates and details of courses near you.

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2 AKC Reg Male And Female Yorkies Terrier Puppies for free to a good home if interested in taking them contact :johnsonleggo11@outlook. com For More Information About The Puppies.

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613-253-8006.

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613-257-2522 or 613-623-3363.

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(613)283-8475

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Contact Bob Perkins at (613)342-6030.

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2 Bedroom, 2nd floor apartments for Rent with a nice view of the creek.

Available immediately. $800.00 a month + hydro.

Fridge, stove, washer & dryer included. Located in Oxford Mills, 16 Water St., not far from the Brigadoon Restaurant.

Call 613-258-0163 or email info@suzanneritchie.ca view pictures on Kijiji Ad ID 1022512610.

2 Bedroom House on Lorne St $900 + heat & hydro & 2 Bedroom lower level apartment on Aberdeen Ave, Smiths Falls, $900 + heat & hydro, fridge, stove, washer & dryer included.

613-267-6115

Carleton Place, large 3 bedroom upper duplex, 1,650 sq. ft. Great location. Available immediately, $1,025 pus utilities, 363 Upper Bridge.

613-273-4391.

Kemptville, Newly renovated, rarely available 3 BD apartment in old town Kemptville. 3 large bedrooms and 1 bathroom in the heart of downtown Kemptville. Brand new kitchen, all new appliances, new bathroom, flooring and paint. Steps to shops, community pool, library, restaurants and more. Walk out to private balcony. $1100/month + utilities. Includes 1 parking spot. Laundry hook ups in unit **no photos available due to ongoing renovation For showings contact Johnny at: 613-926-0110 or email: johnlsmith@live.com

Perth 1 bedroom basement apt in town. Separate entrance, parking, laundry, utilities included.

No smoking, no pets. $700/mth. 613-326-0780.

Perth. 2 bedroom apartment, fridge and stove, laundry facilities. Smoke and pet free. Parking.

Available January 1.

613-267-5651.

Perth, large 1 bedroom apartment, ground floor, parking, Completely renovated 3 years ago, $865 plus utilities.

First and LMR required.

613-264-7375

Perth, 10 Craig St. 2 bedroom apartment in quiet, clean, adult building.

Fridge, stove, parking and laundry included. $820/month + utilities.

Available September 1.

Phone 613-283-5996.

Perth, 2 bedroom ground floor apartment, $750 plus hydro.

No pets, Perth, November 1, 1 bedroom, heated, ground 613-267-4831. floor including stove, fridge, parking and coin laundry. Shower (no tub).

STORAGE $675. 613-264-1102.

SMITHS FALLS 2 bedroom house 1 bathrooms, private parking, full basement, walk to amenities.

Available Feb 1. $950/month, you pay all utilities. backyard.

References required riverrail@sympatico.ca

Smiths Falls.

Large modern 2 bedroom apartment with laundry room, newly renovated. Parking, yard, No smoking. No pets. Ideal for mature couple. $750/month plus hydro. 613-283-5149.

Smiths Falls 2 bedroom 2nd floor apt. $775. Heat and hot water included.

Quiet adult occupied building. Laundry services onsite. 613-264-9695.

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2 bedroom apartment on hobby farm in Kemptville.

Large eat-in kitchen, 4 appliances, Mature nonsmoker, no pets. Utilities extra $800/mnth. First & last required.

613-989-3908.

Large Commercial Space For Lease, Prime Location Downtown Perth, corner of Gore St. & Foster Street. Recently renovated, all utilities are included in lease.

Call 613-267-6115 for details.

2 bedroom -Carleton Place, $780. Well maintained, clean, quiet apartment building, secure entrance.

Stove, fridge, parking included, hydro extra. Laundry on first floor.

613-913-3095.

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1 room for rent, preferable for 2 older quiet gentleman, share unit with 1 other person, cable/internet included, $480/mnth.

613-812-2400.

2 bedroom home, Smiths Falls. Appliances. Central 1/2 hour from Perth on air, garage, large yard.

Cty Rd 511, 3 bedrooms, $950/month plus utilities. quiet, 2 storey, 1-1/2 No smoking. Available baths. Ideal for retired January 1. 613-258-7296. couple. $1,000/month plus heat and hydro (easily heated), (or share with non-drinking, non-smok- 2 bedroom house, Carleton Place. Fridge, stove, ing male) 613-259-5293. heat, hydro, parking, 2 (1+ Bedroom) apts, washer and dryer included $1,400/month.

No pets, Church St. West, Smiths Falls, heated, fridge, stove, no smoking, first, last, reflaundry hook-up, freshly erences. Available immedipainted, $730/$750 + Hy- ately. 613-621-2299, leave message. dro. 613-812-2400.

3/4 of a mile west of Kempvtille mall- 3 bedroom apartment, available January 1, 2015. Includes washer, dryer, fridge and stove, garbage removal, grass cutting, parking, plowed driveway, heat, hydro and air conditioning, deck, back and front yards. Perfect for mobile seniors. $1,600/month.

613-258-5711.

ALMONTE DOWNTOWN, 2 bedroom, 1000 sq ft, 4 appliances, balcony, secure building, parking, suitable for mature tenant(s), no pets, no smoking, references, $825/month plus utilities, Available Feb. 1st, 613-256-3324 Almonte, first rate, 2 bedroom apartment, heritage building, available now. $765 plus utilities, no pets, 151 Reserve Street.

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Carleton Place- 2 one bedrooms apts $675 plus utilities available January 1, 2015. Almonte- room with private bathroom $585 includes laundry fac, cable, internet, available immediately.

Appletoninside and outside storage available immediately. Call Craig 613-253-7777.

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COLONEL BY is a luxury apartment building with a library, entertainment room and exercise room.

All units have central air. Located in a great neighbourhood close to the County Fair Mall in Smiths Falls.

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Carleton Place, large 3 bedroom upper duplex, 1,650 sq. ft., Available now, $1,025 plus utilities, 363 Bridge St. 613-257-5711.

Carleton Place, quiet 2 bedroom duplex, 4 appliances, $875/month plus heat and hydro. No smoking. No pets. References required.

613-257-1963 Large 2 bedroom apartafter 6 p.m. ment, Heat, hydro, water, fridge, stove, parking and access to laundry includCarleton Place, semi-de- ed. $1,050/month. Smiths tached 2-storey house, Falls. Call Perry. Weagle available now. $1,150 per Realty Ltd. Brokerage month plus utilities. Ask 613-284-4191. for Thelma 613-257-5711.

Large 2 bedroom basement apartment, $900 Centrally located 2 bed- monthly, all inclusive. room upstairs apt. In- Available February 1. Rucludes fridge, stove, gas ral setting. 5 minutes from heat, water and private Lanark or McDonalds Cordriveway. Available Febru- ners, 15 minutes to Perth.

Includes fridge, stove, miary 613-802-4448. crowave, fireplace, jacuzzi bath, pool, parking, great tobbogan hill. Non-smokCode Apartments. Smiths ers. First/last month. RefFalls. Spacious, bright, 2 erences required. bedroom in clean, quiet, 613-812-0638. adult building. Fridge, stove, parking, laundry fa- Large one bedroom half cilities. 613-283-7779. house, Smiths Falls, 55 Main St West. Older couple preferred. Clean, Kemptville, 1 bedroom quiet, beautiful. Everything available December 1, cen- included plus gas firetrally located, references place, A/C, jacuzzi bathtub, parking and storage. Launrequired. 613-264-8439. dry. Sorry no dogs. $950.

First and last. By application 613-283-9135.

Kemptville- 2+1 bedroom, over 1400 sq. ft., close to Merrickville, 1 bedroom schools, shopping. No apartment in town, great pets. $1,100/month in- location across from canal cludes heat. Hydro extra. & park, available immedi613-296-4704. ately, $650 plus utilities.

Mike 613-889-7242.

KEMPTVILLE Apartment, 2 bedrooms 1 bathrooms Kemptville 2 bdrm SxS duplex,gas heat, fridge, stove, parking.

860.00/mth includes water 613-864-2884 $860.00 Per Month bmalcom56@gmail.com

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Secure 50’s Plus Building

No Smoking No Pets First & last months rent $750.00 and up

Merrickville, 2 bedroom 1/2 duplex, large back yard, available immediately, $975 + utilities, first/last, references.

613-371-4407.

Merrickville- large 2 bedroom apt. Nicely decorated.

Parking, stove, fridge, heat, water included. $845/mth. plus hydro. First/last required.

Available immediately.

613-283-0746.

Newer townhouse for rent, 2 bdrm, 2 bthrm, 3 years old, hardwood & ceramic floors, with a/c, finished basement in Perth, $1325 plus heat & hydro. Call 613.812.0068 Newly renovated, 2 bedroom apartment, downtown Perth, fridge, stove, heat included. $745.

Available January 1.

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Newboro beautiful brand new 2 bedroom, acreage home. Washer, dryer, water, sewer included. Nonsmoking. Available Immediately. $875/mth, utilities extra. 613-267-4449.

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

Osgoode: 2 bedroom apt.

Appliances, laundry & parking included. Walking distance to all amenities. $800/month plus utilities.

No pets please, available January 1. 613-826-3142.

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Perth, 2 bedroom apartment, 4 appliances. $850/month plus utilities.

Available immediately. Call Dawn 613-302-9008.

Perth, 2 bedroom apartment, $725/month. Plus hydro; Clean, secure building. Parking, coin laundry facility. Seniors welcome.

613-803-4258.

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Perth, 2 bedroom apartment, fridge & stove included, $787 + utilities, first & LMR required, Call 613-264-0002.

Perth. Available immediately. 1 bedroom second floor apartment, downtown, heated. $675/month.

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Shamrock Apartments, Perth, 2 bedroom apartment, $880/month includes heat and hydro. No smoking, no pets.

613-264-8380.

Smiths Falls. 2 bedroom lower level, newly renovated.

No pets. $1,000, utilities included.

613-223-3868.

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JOB POSTING JOB TITLE: Advertising Sales Rep. BUSINESS UNIT Metroland East, County & Quinte Living Magazine THE COMPANY A subsidiary of Torstar Corporation, Metroland is one of Canada’s premier media companies. Metroland delivers up-to-the-minute vital business and community information to millions of people across Ontario. We have grown significantly in recent years in terms of audience and advertisers and we’re continuing to invest heavily in developing best-in-class talent, products and technology to accelerate our growth in the media landscape and strengthen our connection to the community. For further information, please visit www.metroland.com.

THE OPPORTUNITY Metroland East is looking a Multi media savvy representative for our Belleville/Seaway Sales Team! This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Multi Media Advertising Sales Representatives to join our organization. Our Advertising Sales Representatives will introduce and sell our Multi Media marketing solutions across a number of platforms including County and Quinte Living Magazine and Specialty publications to local small and medium sized businesses in the region, while achieving aggressive revenue targets. Experience selling across multiple media platforms is strongly recommended but not essential.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES • Responsible for ongoing sales with both new and existing clients • Provide our valued customers with creative and effective multi media advertising solutions and play a key role in the overall success of our organization • Prospect for new accounts including researching • Create proposals for prospective advertisers through compelling business cases • Assist in ad design, co-ordinate the execution of Multi Media advertising programs • Attain or surpass sales targets • Address client concerns in a timely and professional manner • Ability to present a variety of opportunities to all clients, and to support all special initiatives • As part of this role, you will be required to handle credit card information. Metroland Media is a PCI compliant company and requires people in this role to take PCI training to handle cards in a safe and compliant manner WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR • Previous experience in sales and cold callings a must, experience selling across Multiple media platforms an asset • Superior customer service skills, creativity, and ability to be resourceful, expedient and work to deadlines.

• Ability to build and develop effective relationships within our team and with clients • Positive attitude, flexible nature and excellent communication skills • Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dead-line oriented environment, with strong attention to detail • A proven history of achieving and surpassing sales targets, and unprecedented drive for results • Degree or diploma in marketing/ advertising, or equivalent work experience plus a good understanding of online and social media • Access to reliable vehicle WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU • Opportunity to be part of an exciting company at the cutting edge of the media industry • Work for a well-established and respected company that is connected to your communities • Competitive compensation plan and Group RSP • Be part of a company that is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment • We provide individualized career plans and extensive ongoing development opportunities • We’ve got your health in mind; you’ll receive a comprehensive benefits package and a generous vacation plan If working for a highly energized, competitive team is your ideal environment, please email your resume to rprins@metroland.com by December 29th, 2014 INTERNAL CANDIDATES: Please submit your application directly to the HR Regional Manager of the hiring division Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Business Incubator Manager

Email resume, cover letter, and list of references to MaryEllen.

Cote@valleycfdc.com by December 15, 2014. For details of the job description please visit www.valleycfdc.com

ACCESS TAXI Immediate Part-time Position Available.

Candidates should have good knowledge of the streets and roads around Smiths Falls Perth and surrounding areas. experience handling cash an asset. Competitive wages offered. Training provided. Please drop off or mail resume to 5 Chambers Street, Smiths Falls K7A 2Y2 Attention: Brett. We thank all applicants, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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is seeking a 3 day Adult Program Coordinator Recreation/Gerontology field with Dementia/Senior knowledge and experience.

Apply by January 4, 2015 See website for more info – www.wnphc.ca

DICA Electronics Ltd, located in Carleton Place is seeking full-time workers in the following positions:

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

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

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Lanark County Mental Health is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary team of professionals and community based mental health organization sponsored by the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital. Transitional youth and adults experiencing serious and persistent mental health concerns are provided with streamlined access to mental health services and resources. We believe in a client centered approach to support the individual in a recovery model to promote optimal health and well-being. There is an opportunity for a Community Mental Health Nurse, Registered Nurse.

Duties: • Work as part of the interdisciplinary Crisis Network Services including social workers, community mental health nurses and court diversion worker. Provide comprehensive mental health assessments, for individuals referred from local emergency departments, police services, family physicians, families or self referrals for persons experiencing crisis or mental health concerns. Demonstrate professional conduct, flexibility and accessibility in response to requested mental health services in a variety of settings including hospital inpatient or emergency department setting, high schools, or community agency as required.

• Participate in weekly Triage meeting to review intake assessments and provide resources for treatment options in client-centred care.

• Maintain active clinical caseload of referred clients in providing stabilization and crisis response.

Provide wide range of community resources and referral to other programs to meet client needs.

Requirements: • Certificate of Competence and current registration as a Registered Nurse in Ontario.

• Post secondary degree in nursing from a recognized university preferred; an acceptable combination of nursing education and related work experience in psychiatric nursing (3 to 5 years). Certified Psychiatric /Community Mental Health Nurse from CNA preferred.

• Wide range of crisis intervention experience, risk assessments and interventions that include hospital based psychiatric services, emergency departments experience and community mental health services.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, critical thinking and problem solving skills.

• Availability of an automobile, a valid driver’s license.

• Completion of a Vulnerable Persons Check and the capacity to work flexible hours.

Qualified applicants should reply by Friday December 19, 2014 Applications should be sent to: Diana McDonnell, R.N., C.P.M.H.N. (C), B.Sc.N. Director, Lanark County Mental Health 88 Cornelia St. West, Unit A2 Smiths Falls, Ontario, K7A 5K9 Email: dmcdonnell@lanarkmentalhealth.com Only those applications that will be eligible for an interview will be contacted.

• SMT Operators • Quality Inspectors • Electronics Assemblers • Facility Maintenance Please visit www.dica.ca for a detailed job description.

Resumes should be e-mailed to careers@dica.ca.

DICA is committed to provide accommodations for persons with disabilities. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

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Lanark Renfrew Health & Community Services JOB POSTING –Employment Opportunity Position Title: Family Relief Caseworker 1 FTE Contract: January 12, 2015 to February 27, 2016 PART/Program: Lanark Community Programs Site/Location: 30 Bennett St., Carleton Place Start Date: January 12, 2015 Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be a member of the Family Relief Team coordinating relief services to families with a child/youth or adult living in the family with special needs.

Primary responsibilities include assisting clients and families with obtaining and budgeting Ministry funds, accessing services in the community and providing supports to those services where needed. Assistance with recruitment Qualifications: • Post-secondary degree or diploma in a social science course such as Developmental Service Worker, Behavioural Science Degree or related disciplines.

• A mature, positive individual with three to five years experience working with families and individuals with special needs, coordinating multiple services.

• Competency in financial management and computer skills required.

• Understanding the processes involved in the new Developmental Services Ontario would be an asset.

Interested candidates should be submitted by 12:00 pm on Dec 17, 2014 the attention of: Carol Anne McNeil Family Relief Manager Family Relief Program 30 Bennett St., Carleton Place, On, K7C 4J9 cmcneil@lcp-home.com / Fax 613-257-2209 We thank all applicants but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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Valley Heartland CFDC is seeking a Business Incubator Manager to assist our incubated client companies, produce programs, and manage outreach efforts for The Excelerator business incubator and co-work facility located at Gallipeau Centre, Smiths Falls. The Business Development Manager will interact with clients, companies, youth, students, industry executives, and the entrepreneurial support system in Eastern Ontario. The Excelerator is a project of Valley Heartland CFDC in partnership with the Town of Smiths Falls and area communities. A successful candidate needs to be high energy, possess a can-do attitude, able to balance many projects simultaneously and have excellent organizational skills. Bachelor’s degree preferred, 1-2 years’ experience in a marketing role utilizing new media, and demonstrated interest in entrepreneurship. Prior experience with business incubators, early stage companies, government economic development programs, or banking preferred.

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Direct Care Workers required to work in a group home with individuals with developmental disabilities in the Sharbot Lake area.

Health benefits. Positive, energetic people required.

Please email: smcpherson1969@sympatico.ca or fax 613-279-3311.

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IMMEDIATE POSITION AVAILABLE

We are looking for someone to join our team!

• G2 and OBT2 are a must • Able to work in Teams and Individually • Minimum 2 Years Experience • Clean Driving Record We are offering the following: • Safe Company Vehicle • Weekly Pay Cheques • Health Benefits • Highly Competitive Wages • Full Time Employment • Residential Work • No Spring Layoffs • Sheet Metal or Air Conditioning • Great Work Environment Apprenticeship Available Here’s who we are • Based in Kemptville and Prescott • Established in 1992 • Offer 24 HR Emergency Service • Committed to Customer Satisfaction If you have your G2 and OBT2 licences, are experienced in service/maintenance and installations, are used to an on-call rotation of 3 weeks, have your own hand tools and want to work for a growing company…

If you want to work in a clean, organized, safe environment, where the owners work right beside you and where you are a respected member of the team…

If you are tired of doing the same job everyday and want to further yourself in your HVAC career…

And, if you are ready to join a leading and respected company, with family values, and dedication to our customers and employees…

Call Ben TODAy for an Interview or see our website 613-258-7173 www.sauveheating.ca 613-925-0223

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THE OPPORUNITY This is a key leadership role within Metroland East, responsible for leading Metroland operations in Kingston and surrounding areas. This is an opportunity for an experienced media leader with a proven track record.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Develop and execute strategies to: • Increase profitability; • Nurture a ‘best in class’ sales culture; • Identify new revenue and business opportunities; • Foster a culture of editorial excellence in community journalism; • Maximize community, reader and advertiser engagement; • Provide excellent cost management and organizational efficiency; • Promote co-operation and collaboration within Metroland East and across Metroland; • Promote community relationships QUALIfICATIONS/COMPETENCIES/ExPERIENCE The successful candidate will: • Be a values-based leader of exceptional integrity, with a record of developing and nurturing strong teams; • Demonstrate superior command skills; • Think and act strategically; • Have a bias for action, balanced with thoughtfulness and the ability to accurately synthesize complex and often contradictory information; • Demonstrate superb business acumen; • Boast excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be proficient in representing our team in a variety of roles; • Understand, and be able to speak to, the forces at play within our industry; • Have a minimum of 5 to 7 years relevant experience, including direct management and bottom line responsibility WHAT’S IN IT fOR YOU • Opportunity to be part of an exciting company at the cutting edge of the media industry • Work for a well-established and respected company that is connected to your communities • Competitive compensation plan and Group RSP • Be part of a company that is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment • We provide individualized career plans and extensive ongoing development opportunities • We’ve got your health in mind; you’ll receive a comprehensive benefits package and a generous vacation plan Qualified and interested applicants are to forward their resume to Karen Pogue, Regional Human Resources Manager, at kpogue@metroland.com by December 19th, 2014

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12 hour shifts/$28.00/hour

Job duties include • General repair and welding of light and heavy crushing and construction equipment.

• Clean, prepare, cut and weld fabricated components

Sales Coordinator

Employment requirements • Must have certification or equivalent experience in Stick, MIG, and Aluminum welding • Must have a valid driver’s license

Central Wire Industries Ltd., a leading stainless and nickel alloy wire manufacturer, has an opening for a Sales Coordinator in their Perth, Ontario location.

Other skills • Ability to work in a variety of environments • Must follow all safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment • Can work independently or as part of a team • Emphasizes quality workmanship and attention to detail If you are interested please submit your resume

by December 22, 2014 at 4:00 PM to careers@ tackaberryconstruction.com

The Sales Coordinator is responsible for engaging and cultivating customers, soliciting orders, selling the company’s products in accordance with established practices and procedures, providing customers with status updates and other pertinent information, and maintaining awareness of market and competitive conditions. For a detailed job description, please visit www.centralwire.com/about-us/careers Central Wire offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package. If you are interested in becoming part of the CWI team, please submit your résumé by email to human.resources@centralwire.com or mail to the address below.

Central Wire Industries Ltd. Attn: Human Resources 1 North Street Perth, Ontario K7H 2S2

Or in person at: 109 Washburn Road Athens, Ontario We wish to thank all who apply for this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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THE COMPANY A subsidiary of Torstar Corporation, Metroland is one of Canada’s premier media companies. Metroland delivers upto-the-minute vital business and community information to millions of people across Ontario. We have grown significantly in recent years in terms of audience and advertisers and we’re continuing to invest heavily in developing best-in-class talent, products and technology to accelerate our growth in the media landscape and strengthen our connection to the community.

For further information, please visit www.metroland.com.

Welder/Fabricator Are you a self-motivated, safety conscious individual, seeking employment with a company that supports employee engagement and long term employment? We are a local Construction Company looking for a Welder/Fabricator for our repair shop in Athens, Ontario.

This is a full-time position.

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Funded by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, and in part by the Government of Canada.

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Assistance with Resumes & Cover Letters One-to-One Job Search Support Job Leads/Postings Paid Job Trials/Placements Training/Hiring Incentives for Employers Employment Related Workshops/Certification Access to High Speed Internet & Computers Employment Ontario’s Re-Training Programs

All Services Are Free!

on the web: cesperth.ca

40 Sunset Boulevard Suite 102 Perth, Ontario, K7H 2Y4 Phone: 613-267-1381 Fax: 613-267-1806 Monday to Friday: 8:30 am to 4 pm • Wednesdays: 10 am to 7 pm

REAL ESTATE CAREER OPPORTUNITY

HELP WANTED Needed Immediately.

Part-time custodian to perform a wide range of custodial duties covering weekends, holidays and in the absence of the fulltime custodian. General duties include the maintenance and housekeeping of the building, parking lot and grounds as well as hall setups for events. Assets would include certifications in WHMIS, CPR, Occupational Health and Safety and Smart Serve.

Deadline: 4 p.m. December 19. Send resumes to: Office Administrator, Royal Canadian Legion, 26 Beckwith Street East, Perth, ON K7H 1B5.

Professionals Needed.

Looking for career-minded persons willing to speak to small groups or do oneon-one Presentations locally. Part Time or Full Time. A car and internet access are necessary.

Training and ongoing support provided. Build financial security. Paid daily.

Call Diana 1.866.306.5858

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY INCOME TAX business for sale; established 20+ years in prime location, contact soarron@msn.com RETIREMENT APARTMENTS, ALL INCLUSIVE Meals, transportation, activities daily.

Short Leases. Monthly Specials!

Call 866-338-2607

RPN (casual) to provide shift coverage for a fully ventilated, female ALS patient.

Will provide training. Smiths Falls area. $25.00/hr Only serious candidates should contact Mark at boobazonka@gmail.com or 613-283-5757

WORK WANTED

Lake District Realty has a career opportunity for a Real Estate Buyer Customer Specialist to join our Brokerage in the Spring of 2015. We are looking for a self-motivated, energetic, licensed Realtor to work with our well-established Buyer base. Our focus is to provide honest, ethical, hardworking, superior quality of service in a non-competitive Brokerage.

Every individual within the Brokerage works toward the same objective of providing excellence of service to all our clients and customers through a supportive team approach.

Our modern, state-of-the-art office is located in the beautiful Land O’ Lakes tourist region north of the City of Kingston.

Experience with rural properties is an asset. To find out more about this opportunity you may contact, in confidence, our office directly at 613-279-2108 or submit your resume to Info@LakeDistrictRealty.com.

“A1” Handyman with halfton truck. Dump hauling, wood splitting, tree removal, carpentry, siding, painting, roofing, general maintenance. Call Kevin 613-253-4764.

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Home repairs and renovations. We handle all home repairs, we work on your home as if it was our own.

613-371-8527, 613-327-2289.

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Registered Practical Nurses

Successful candidates are motivated with excellent organizational, problem solving and leadership skills. Experience in Geriatric Nursing preferred but not essential.

Please fax resume and cover letter to Cusondra at 613-253-5048 or email to wccarleton@symphonyseniorliving.com

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Attention Plus Home Cleaning, insured, +Individual Support, cooking, decluttering, laundry, whatever your needs.

Perth to Stittsville & surrounding.

Sylvia 613-259-2146 Certified Mason. 12 years experience. Chimney repair, restoration, parging, repointing. Brick, block and stone. Small/big job specialist. Free estimates.

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS No job too small!

Free estimates • Home Renovations • Plumbing Repairs • Painting/cleanup • Concrete work Doug Morley 257-7177

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See what 2015 brings, Psychic Readings with Joanne MacLaren 613-621-9163. Gift Certificates Available.

Professional, reliable & experienced in tree removal, home renovations, general home maintenance & carpentry.

Contact Stephan or Frank 613-793-3300 or 613-204-9281.

Roof replacement, shingles and metal roof. You may need to replace that roof and not know it. Free estimates. 613-264-8764.

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

Call Brent 613-283-6088.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

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

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

Lifestyle – This holiday season use Ontario-grown Christmas trees, garlands and wreaths to create a Christmas wonderland inside and outside your home.

“If you’re pining for that perfect tree, a real locally-grown Christmas tree is the GARAGE SALE/ FLEA MARKET

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Professional & Reliable Movers- 2 Men & 17’ Cube $95/hr, 2 Men & 16’ Refrigerated Cube Van $95 hr + Fuel Surcharge, 3 Men & 25’ Moving Van $125/hr. Call to Book your Move 613-284-8281.

Spruce up the season with locally-grown Christmas trees, greenery

ALL NEW STREET MOTORS SALES DIVISION 613-205-1212 NOW OPEN

“THERE ARE GREAT JOBS IN THE TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY”

home office (613) 284-8281 new mattress Sales (613) 284-1234 email: info@danpetersauction.com website: www.danpetersauction.com

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NEXT CLASS STARTS ON DECEMBER 15, 2014 AIR BRAKE CERTIFICATION COURSE DECEMBER 18-19, 2014

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thurSday January 1 2015 - new yearS day antique auction Doors Open at 9am - Auction Starts at 10 am Now accepting Antique, Advertising, Stamps, Military, Early Lighting, CPR, CP Rail, Oddities & More! Call or email to reserve space for your collection to sell in this Special Date!

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Saturday december 13 - chriStmaS auction Doors Open 9am - Auction Starts at 10 am 182 Glenview Road, Smiths Falls (Drummond North Elmsley Twp) New Toys & Merchandise, Hunting & Fishing, Household, Tools, Selection of Sports cards, Playboy, $10 Bills in Sequence & More! See Website for 500 + Pictures! Christmas Potluck Dinner should be approx 5 - 5 30 PM ish! A Very Merry Christmas from Dan Peters Auction Family!

7 DAYS 9am to 4pm 613-284-2000 streetfleamarket.net 5 MILES SOUTH OF SMITHS FALLS CORNER OF HWY 15 & BAY ROAD

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perfect choice,” says Bill Mauro, Ontario Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry. “Among other things, they’re allnatural, 100 per cent biodegradable and there’s no assembly required.”

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ADDICTIONS & COMMUNITY SERVICE WORKER If you’re a patient, caring individual who enjoys helping others and you’re looking for a career that will be both personally and professionally rewarding, you owe it to yourself to explore a career in Community Service. This program will help you develop skills in client assessment, proper referral making, and monitoring and evaluating effectiveness of client treatment.

CALL NOW FOR INFORMATION. PROGRAMS START EVERY MONTH! • Addictions & Community Service Worker Diploma – 46 weeks • Additional Certificates: • Official Red Cross CPR and First Aid Training • NVCI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Crisis Prevention Institute • ASIST Training- Suicide Prevention- Living Works • Practical Placement: On-the-job experience before you graduate • Help with Government Security Clearance Application

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mas tree farms work as year-round Santa’s helpers to grow and harvest over a million Christmas trees a year. With those numbers, the odds of finding a perfect one are pretty good.

Make finding that perfect Christmas tree part of your holiday tradition for years to come. Visit one of Ontario’s many Christmas tree farms to purchase a freshly-cut tree or take matters into your own hands and cut one down at the farm yourself. Take the rest of the day to enjoy fun-filled winter activities offered at many of the farms, such as sleigh rides, campfires and hot chocolate to cap off your family’s memorable day.

Buying fresh locally grown Christmas trees, garlands and wreaths at farms or from local retailers offers valuable benefits, according to Mauro and partners in the ministry’s Ontario Wood program, including the Christmas Tree Farmers of Ontario (CTFO) and Forests Ontario. By buying locally grown holiday greenery, you’re helping to support sustainablygrown Ontario Wood products that are AUCTIONS

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Estate Auction

Monday December 15, 2014 at 5:00 p.m.

Carrie Hands, CAI, CPPA, Auctioneer & Appraiser Jason Hands, Auctioneer

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Fixtures, Equipment, Tools, etc. for Sequence Controls Inc. to be held at 150 Rosamond, Carleton Place ON Monday, December 15 @ 10 a.m.

Preview from 8:30 a.m. day of auction Sequence Controls, a manufacturer of controls for whirlpool tubs have sold their business and we have been commissioned to auction the contents of their building. Power Stacker fork lift with charger (2200 lb capacity). Titan Lift-Rite pump truck (5500 lb capacity). Lift Cart, 660 lb capacity. Portable Smog Hog extraction unit. Rolling portable 5 stair, 300 lb capacity. 2 new Industrial touch screen computers (WiFi, network card, mounting bracket, remote control). Panasonic KX-B630 Smart Board. Screen printing tools, accessories and drying rack. 26-1K Mercury Exposure System. Antique printing press (modified) & dies. Floor and bench drill presses. Copper wire. Electrical wire & armored cable.

Large quantity of hand tools. Work stations complete with overhead lighting. Several Metro industrial rolling racks and steel shelving, various sizes. Wire cages and support posts.

Work benches. Tool chests. Several tool boxes. Flammable proof storage cabinets. Several office desks and executive type workstations. Industrial paper shredder. Magna lights.

Impulse sealer. Small safes. Several fans, some industrial.

Steel filing cabinets both lateral and upright. Quantity of static mats. Office supplies. Telephone system. Large quantity NEW packing cartons, inserts, corrugated cardboard.

Plastic packing bags & cut bag sealer. Janitor equipment and supplies. First Aid supplies. Personal safety equipment. Fire extinguishers. 40’ storage trailer, no axles. 20 pine French doors. Isoprol alcohol. 7 solid pine raised panel doors. Pop Up canopy tent. Portable air conditioners. Dehumidifier.

Please visit www.handsauction.com to view complete catalogue and photographs. Online Advance Bidding opens Friday, December 5 @ 9 a.m. and closes Friday, December 12 @ 12 noon or as always we are pleased to see you at the live auction. Removal of purchases Tuesday, December 16 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Visa, MasterCard, Interac, Cash 10% Buyers Premium

5501 County Road 15, RR #2, Brockville, ON K6V 5T2 Phone: (613) 926-2919 E-mail: auction@handsauction.com www.handsauction.com

Smiths Falls Civitan Hall Antique furniture, Wedge Wood Collection, antiques, collectibles and firearms.

See www.theauctionfever.com for details

Autioneer: Jim Beere

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I clean as you ask I am very approachable for Perth Area. Call Sherri 613-264-0884.

SHORT NOTICE ANTIQUE AUCTION SALE Saturday, December 13 at 9:00 am To be held at our facility 15093 Cty. Rd. 18 East of Osnabruck Centre.

From Hwy. 401, take Ingleside Exit (#770), travel north on Dickinson Dr. approx. 1 1/2 kms to Osnabruck Centre.

Turn East on Cty. Rd. 18. Travel 1/2 km and Watch for Signs Primitive cupboards & furnishings, collectibles, glass & china, coins, tools, some modern household effects and a nice consignment of new work clothing from a local feed store. This is a very partial listing of a large quality sale due to shortage of time at press, plan to attend for this will be our last indoor auction of 2014 and therefore in conjunction with the auction we will be hosting our customer appreciation event with refreshments, prizes and more.

Note: We are already booking Spring 2015 on site auctions. Call now for available dates.

The most successful spring aution is planned and booked in the winter!!!

Owner & Auctioneer Not Responsible For Loss or Accident Terms: Cash or Good cheque with proper ID Auction Conducted By: Peter Ross Auction Service Ld. Ingleside ON (613) 537-8862 www.theauctionfever.com for pics and full listing

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good for the economy and the environment.

“There’s an important economic benefit in buying locally-grown Christmas trees and associated greenery,” says Mauro. “In buying local, you’re helping to support businesses in your own community and, by extension, the economy of Ontario.”

“Christmas trees are grown as a sustainable agricultural crop, staying in the ground for about 10 years before being harvested,” says Shirley Brennan, executive director of the CTFO. “When trees are harvested each year, the excess branches are salvaged for use in garlands and wreaths, reducing waste during this process, and new seedlings are planted to ensure a ready supply of Christmas trees for future holiday seasons,” says Brennan.

Robert Keen, chief executive officer of Forests Ontario, says “Christmas tree farms play an important role in supporting healthy ecosystems and human health.”

“These trees provide wildlife habitat protection for small birds and animals and, for all of us, they’re literally a breath of fresh air,” Keen says. “They act as air pollution filters, soaking up carbon dioxide emitted by cars, planes and homes, turning it into oxygen. In fact, every acre (about 0.4 hectares) of planted Christmas trees provides the daily oxygen needed by 18 people.”

The benefits of Christmas trees are not finished once the holidays are over.

Many municipalities collect the trees on designated collection days and use them in shoreline rehabilitation projects or chip them for use as mulch in municipal parks and flower beds. They can also be re-used at home to protect shrubs from snow build-up, as a stake for climbing plants, for making mulch out of branches and needles, or using it for woodworking projects.

Mauro says, “Given their many benefits, you really can feel good about buying locally-grown Christmas trees, garlands and wreaths.”

To ensure you’re purchasing Ontariogrown Christmas trees and greenery, “Look for the Leaf” – the Ontario Wood logo tag – on or near these products or ask the retail vendor where their trees were sourced.

To find a Christmas tree farm closest to you, go to christmastrees.on.ca.

To find Ontario Wood products, producers and supporters near you, visit Ontario.ca/wood.

Tips to keep holiday greenery great • When selecting a tree, check for freshness. Choose a tree with strong green colour and a noticeable fragrance. Gently bend a needle to determine if it’s resilient or not. An unfrozen needle should form a “u” shape without breaking.

• Choose fir, balsam or cedar for your decorative greenery as they dry out more slowly than other evergreens.

• When you’re ready to bring the tree indoors, make a straight cut across the trunk about two centimetres from its end, enabling the tree to better absorb water.

Submitted by the Ministry of Natural Resources & Forestry.