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The girls hoped to chat with Mercer about their numerous fundraising efforts for the initiative, which included a coffee house, stacking wood, class versus class challenges, Brain Fair class challenge, grocery store collections and canvassing door-to-door. The bigger picture of why they were fundraising, other than having Mercer at the school, was never far from the girl’s minds. “Five people fit under one net and with the money that we raised it will save the lives of 2,880 people, which is pretty amazing,” said Stratford-Kurus. “We will be able to help these people thrive with the use of a bed net!” Even if they weren’t the winners they knew they were still going to be making a difference. “Before we knew we won we knew we were going to be saving so many lives,” said Barrass. “Win or lose we were proud to be a part of it,” added Stratford-Kurus. The girls’ parents beamed with pride as they sat waiting the big moment on March 20. “It’s not surprising as they are an enthusiastic group,” said Margot’s dad Ric Denis. Joy Stratford, Colleen Stratford-Kurus’ mother, explained the project has been building steam since September and the girls have lunch together everyday to strat-
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egize what their next step will be. “We are all proud of them, the entire community is proud of them,” she said. “They learned from a young age that kids can help other kids and hopefully they have inspired others.” ADHS principal Ron Ferguson emphasized that this initiative was completely student-run and was extremely proud of what they had accomplished. “They planned the entire thing. They did it all and it was fantastic,” said Ferguson. “The school board approach Photos by TIFFANY LEPACK and school’s approach is to Rick Mercer watches as students pass bug nets over their heads as a cameraman moves empower the students. We around the crowd to capture the images for a segment on The Rick Mercer Report. help facilitate things but the students are the leaders and we get behind them in their initiatives.” Ferguson is not surprised by the huge accomplishment Above, Colleen Stratford-Kurus recognized by Mercer. “Stu- pumps up the crowd as she introdents do this everyday,” he duces Rick Mercer. pointed out. “Any day of the week you could come here and see them do something extraordinary. The caring, empathy and perseverance they showed is typical of students at ADHS.” The students planned 15 different scenarios for Mercer’s March 20 visit that had Mercer explore the school and a few were chosen which will be featured on the show. Above, Laura Barrass, Shelby Featherston, Margot Denis and Colleen StratfordTo see ADHS hit the televiKurus, key organizers for the Spread the Net campaign at ADHS, watch as Rick sion screen, make sure to Mercer speaks to students as he is filmed for his television show, The Rick Mercer turn into The Rick Mercer Report on March 20. Left, ADHS principal Ron Ferguson, left, and vice-principal Report on CBC on April 2 at Kelly Weir-Burtt show off their dance moves for the camera, which attracted lots 8 p.m. EST.
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NOTICE TO RESIDENTS FROM THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. & BY-LAW DEPT.
In accordance with the Snow Removal By-law 23-2005, the Public Works Department & By-Law Department are reminding residents and businesses to refrain from placing ice or snow onto municipal roads. Placing snow and/or ice onto a municipal road can impact the safety of the travelling public. Should the Town of Carleton Place need to remove ice or snow from the roadway the cost of the removal shall be charged to the property owner from where the ice or snow originated. Should you have any questions regarding the snow removal by-law, please contact the By-Law Dept. 613-257-5688.
GOOD NEIGHBOURS/ GREAT NEIGHBOURHOODS OPEN HOUSE
On December 11, 2012 Council accepted the report of the Good Neighbours/Great Neighbourhoods Committee which makes 33 recommendations on strategies to enhance the appearance and livability of our community. Citizens were recently given an opportunity to comment on the proposed changes prior to any action being taken through a survey on the Town’s website. 12 recommendations will be brought forward to an Open House on April 18th from 4:00p.m - 8:00p.m for further discussion. For more information, please call Les Reynolds at 613-257-5526
COMMUNITY CLEAN UP
The Carleton Place BIA is organizing the 14th annual community wide clean-up campaign. Pitch-In Canada is run the week of April 21st, and the BIA will co-ordinating the community clean up.
In 2012 over 1600 participants took part, cleaning, sweeping, polishing windows and making our community look beautiful. The BIA is looking forward to seeing churches, schools, service and sporting groups and citizens of our community out picking up litter. Your commitment makes a difference to all of us. For more information on how you can participate in this worthwhile event check out www. downtowncarletonplace.com or contact Casey Kenny at 613-257-8049
PROPOSED CLASS II DEVELOPMENT PERMIT DP2-01-2013 – 176 Townline Rd West (St. Gregory Catholic School) TAKE NOTICE that an application for a Class II Development Permit has been received. The Development Permit By-law of the Town of Carleton Place outlines that a Class II Development Permit request is subject to notice of said proposal and a period for the submission of comments from the public. Comments must be received by April 16, 2013. The subject land is legally described as part of West half of Lot 13, Concession 12, Geographic Township of Beckwith, now in the Town of Carleton Place. The property is designated as Institutional. It is proposed to add three new kindergarten classrooms, 14 additional parking spaces and the existing playground is to be relocated. Additionally the proponent is proposing changes to the existing fire route. The addition will be adding 473.3 square metres onto the existing school. Any person may request that a Class II Development
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Permit application be referred to Council by means of written request to the Director of Planning and Development. Requests may be forwarded by personal service, ordinary mail or facsimile and must include the name and address of the person or organization requesting the referral to Council as well as the reason(s) for the request. Additional information in relation to the proposed development permit is available for inspection Monday-Thursday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm and Friday between 8:30 am and 4:00pm in the office of the Director of Planning and Development at the Town Hall, or by calling 613 257-6213. DATED AT THE TOWN OF CARLETON PLACE THIS 28th Day of March, 2013 L.Young, RPP, MCIP Director of Planning and Development Town of Carleton Place 175 Bridge Street Carleton Place, Ontario K7C 2V8