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Coun. Lorraine Allen and Art Manhire, manager of community services, are pictured during the meeting for the town’s strategic plan. town one year to finalize a plan. He did say the town needed to come up with some type of pedestrian linkage in that area, to which one person suggested tapping into the trade guilds who routinely hold building workshops and complete projects (such as stone bridges) in communities as a learning opportunity.

Manhire confirmed the north pedestrian bridge that was slated for work last fall is back on track with footings to be poured this week. The delay was due to a requirement to reengineer the footings to accommodate a watermain. Manhire estimates

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An overheated furnace at Fulford Preparatory College in Merrickville activated the smoke alarm on Jan. 26. The Merrickville Fire Department received the call at 4:20 p.m. and were on scene within minutes.

Fire fighters inspected the premise, which was evacuated as a precautionary measure. The cause of the alarm was determined and fire fighters left the scene around 5 p.m.

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Though false alarms in Montague Township are on the decline, the Montague Police Service Board (PSB) feels implementing a bylaw addressing false alarms may help to reduce policing costs.

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A public gallery of at least 50 people came out to the Smiths Falls Memorial Community Centre hall Feb. 1 to share their ideas and thoughts on the town’s strategic planning process.

Malcolm Morris, CAO thanked everyone for attending and invited them to freely travel from one of seven staffed tables and provide their input and suggestions on the seven plan priorities that will take the town from last year to 2018. These priorities are: develop a Service Sustainability Review, develop a Financial Sustainability Review, branding and marketing, economic development, waterfront development, tourism and a town square.

“We have a lot of things to do… we can’t do it alone. We need assistance and we’re asking you to help us,” Morris said.

Open house attendees answered that call with a number of suggestions and comments at each of the seven stations. A large crowd gathered around the economic development and waterfront development tables.

Art Manhire, manager of community services and Coun. Lorraine Allen managed the waterfront table where interest in the future of the Confederation Bridge was expressed. Manhire confirmed there is no direction on the future of the bridge yet, but the removal of the deck will provide the

installation of the bridge could take place within two to three weeks.

Jan Stepniak of Smiths Falls appreciated town staff’s positive approach to the opportunities that lay before the town, including the vacant space available in the industrial park and downtown core. The longtime resident shared some of his own optimism for his community, pointing to the annual Race the Runway event at the airport and the incredible recognition the town receives from star athletes like Brooke Henderson.

“Those two things are really the glimmer of hope,” Stepniak said.

Morris noted a number of elements in the proposed Strategic Plan 2015-2018, including a desire to balance residential growth with commercial growth and the opportunities to capitalize on future transit options going into the City of Ottawa.

“That 900,000 population to the north-east of here is probably our biggest asset,” Morris said.

Other action items from the total of 59 represented in the document include a desire to strengthen relationships with the town’s neighbours through collaborative efforts.

“The fact is we need each other to survive,” Morris said.

Some priorities such as the Service Sustainability Plan and the Financial Sustainability Plan are already underway following council direction.

However, Morris did say the feedback

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Lanark County’s new forest conservation bylaw closer to becoming reality akulp@metroland.com

It’s been years in the making, but Lanark County’s forest conservation bylaw is one step closer to ensuring protection of the natural environment.

Facilities co-ordinator Jonathan Allen presented a report by the county’s director of public works, Terry McCann, on the latest revised draft of the bylaw at the Jan. 27 economic development committee meeting in Perth. He also asked for input on scheduling a Public Information Centre (PIC) and using the county website for public review.

This new bylaw will replace an

older one and was a task given to staff by county council back on Jan. 25, 2012. Since that time, the Ministry of Natural Resources’ (MNR) Tree Conservation Template was taken into account and a basic bylaw was created. In order to make it easier to understand, on March 25, 2015 the county’s economic development committee asked the Community Forest Working Group to take a crack at it.

Using a template of good forestry practices from MNR’s Provincial Forest Conservation Bylaw Committee, the latest draft was formed.

“The template has been used by several municipalities to develop good forestry practices bylaws that are

tailored to suit local conditions,” McCann stated in his report.

Allen went through the major changes in the latest draft, noting the “big thing is, the intent is to clearly state what this bylaw is for.

It’s to promote good forestry practices, but not tie the hands of the property owner and to avoid clear cutting.”

“To avoid clear cutting where it isn’t best forestry management practices?” questioned Coun. Richard Kidd.

“Because in some situations, we’ve heard that it can be.”

Allen said that in a few instances, clear cutting can be a good method, but that this bylaw is to prevent peo-

New Alzheimer support programs on offer in Portland You don’t have to go it alone.

The Alzheimer Society Lanark Leeds Grenville is now offering support group sessions at The Country Roads Community Health Centre, 4319 Cove Road in Portland.

“It is your chance to meet people with similar experiences,” according to Alzheimer Society education and support co-ordinator Sean McFadden. “A Caregiver Support Group is offered the third Friday of each month, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Country Roads. The program is designed to give caregivers the tools, support and knowledge to care for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. The program is of benefit to spouses, children and loved ones.

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“Our support groups are designed to help participants cope better and feel less isolated as they make connections with others facing similar challenges.” Our participants usually gain a sense of empowerment and control, McFadden said.

Country Roads Community Health Centre is also host to the “Just For You” program. McFadden notes that the Alzheimer Society has designed this program as a social/supportive group for persons who have Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. The programs run simultaneously; the “Just For You” program also takes place the third Friday of each month from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. We run both sessions at the same time to allow Caregiver’s some respite time to get confidential

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Last year’s Toy & Collectible Show & Sale saw hundreds of visitors from Lanark County and beyond.

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by United Way Lanark County, be sure to attend this year’s show on Saturday, Feb. 6 at the Almonte Civitan Hall from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $5 at the door, $10 for early entrance at 8 a.m., and children under 12 are free.

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ple from coming into an area and clear cutting the entire forest.

“There will be no permit system, but a reporting system where people can report on those who are clear cutting,” he explained.

Coun. Louis Antonakos asked how the document defines clear cutting. “Is it a percentage of land?

How do you determine that?” he said.

“Anything over two hectares is considered clear cutting but anything under, the owner is allowed,” Allen answered. “You’ll find that in a lot of the bylaws across the province.”

Allen said that most Lanark County residents understand good forest management practices and that “a lot of the time, people from out of province come in, get what they want and leave.”

“Developers don’t really understand clear cutting,” Coun. Jerry Flynn stated.

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County council was receptive to this version of the bylaw.

“I like this version much better and I think you’ve done a great job,” said Coun. John Hall.

Coun. Keith Kerr said the previous bylaw dates back to the 1980s and “this is the first draft review I’ve seen.”

“This is the simplest bylaw that we could come up with that still protects forests in Lanark County, especially from commercial companies. They come in here, they’re going to have to do a forest management plan. It’s good practice to do,” Kidd added.

The PIC for public comment will be held in the next few months, with the final draft of the forest conservation bylaw expected at the council table in April or May.

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Lanark County council has made the decision to provide $4,000 in funding to the upcoming Maple Weekend event.

Held for the first time last year, the initiative brings together maple syrup producers across the county, who open their doors for tours and entertainment.

It is held on the first weekend of April.

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and manufacturers.”

White indicated that multiple sectors benefit, noting that maple syrup producers were able to bring in $200,000 in revenue to the region with Maple Weekend last year.

“It’s the only weekend that takes place in multiple locations, countywide,” she continued.

Approximately 15 sites across Lanark County participate in the weekend and outside vendors and other entertainment is also featured.

Each producer puts in $100 to be a

part of it.

The funding request received mixed reviews around the council table.

“I’m not opposed to this, but why is this different from the Perth Garlic Festival or some other food festival in Lanark County?” questioned Coun.

Bill Dobson.

“Bill’s question is the same question I had last year,” added Coun.

Richard Kidd. “Why are we supporting this and not other sectors?

I thought last year was a one-time grant and now you’re back again.”

Coun. Jane Torrance pointed out that Lanark County provided no funding to Maple Weekend last year.

“Well, that was a good decision,” Kidd remarked. “…I’ll support it this year, but not next year.”

Torrance stressed that the initiative is an important one in “building on the brand.”

“Our brand is maple syrup and thinking about that branding as tourism,” she said.

Another supporter was Coun. Louis Antonakos, who said the branding

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Hailed as the maple syrup capital of Ontario, Lanark County is known for the sweet elixir, but county council’s decision to support the second annual Maple Weekend celebration didn’t flow as smoothly as sap from the tree.

The county’s economic development committee endorsed providing $4,000 in funding to the event after Lanark County tourism manager Marie White made the recommendation during its Jan. 27 meeting. The initiative held during the first weekend of April (April 2-3), which brings together many of the close to 75 maple syrup producers in the county, celebrates the spring tradition with a variety of events in locations across the area. Visitors can sample pancakes and maple confections, tour the sugar bushes and see how the products are made.

“The reasons why staff is putting this recommendation forward is because the event builds on the Lanark County brand as the maple syrup capital of Ontario and it further establishes Lanark County as a food or culinary destination,” she explained.

“The event has happened (last year) and it fostered positive partnerships between the tourism organizations, food producers, restaurants, retailers

has made an impression with him.

“When we travel to all of these various conferences and see other municipalities and counties with their displays, over the past few years I’ve seen a shift in Lanark County, whether it’s maple or the garlic festival, all of these things are starting to take hold…it looks good,” Antonakos commented.

Dobson said he understood the validity of the event, but “how is it different from the Harvest Festival or say, Race the Runway, which is a big tourism thing, what if they came here and said they would like $4,000?

That’s where I’m coming from.”

Warden Gail Code was also in favour of providing the funding but wanted to know where it would be directed.

“Advertising and promotion,” White answered. “…In my previous experience, it’s important to advertise when maple season is.”

Last year, the event went forward with funding from Valley Heartland Community Futures Development Corporation, the Lanark and District Maple Syrup Producers Association and the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers Association. The county was first approached for funding in the amount of $7,500 in November 2013.

The issue will now head to the Feb. 10 county council meeting for formal approval.

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The Ontario Good Roads Association/Rural Ontario Municipal Association (OGRA/ROMA) conference is always an opportunity for municipalities to hobnob with provincial leaders and the 2016 edition will be no different.

Ottawa city councillor Eli El-Chantiry, who is the zone 8 representative on the ROMA board of directors (which includes Lanark County), appeared as a delegation during Lanark County’s economic development committee meeting Jan. 27 in Perth. El-Chantiry also serves as vice-chair of the Ontario Association of Police Service Boards.

He anticipated two major issues which will be making waves at the annual conference, which is set to take place Feb. 21-24 at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto. The first is the issue of a new ombudsman for the province to replace former ombudsman André Marin, whose term ended in September 2015.

“The terms of reference have not been set yet,” El-Chantiry said, indicating there’s an opportunity for municipalities to have input. “The previous ombudsman was almost on a crash course all the time.

He was very controversial.

The province will introduce someone who will hopefully work with us beforehand.”

The other topic he feels will be a hot one is the issue of misunderstandings between closed (in-camera) and open meeting sessions.

“My advice for you is to stay away from closed sessions as much as possible, but I know you have to do it sometimes…” he stated.

El-Chantiry advised

county councillors to attend as many meetings as they could and if they were unable, to send questions to him and he would try to get answers. One area he hopes to get some is in the expansion of natural gas to rural areas. He has a particular interest with much of his West Carleton-March ward being rural. Enbridge representatives are expected at OGRA/ROMA. “This is a problem for us…some of you, I’m sure would like to have natural gas,” he said.

Other items expected to come up at the conference include the issue of grant funding from the province (“If you aren’t shovel ready, they aren’t going to invest with you,” El-Chantiry said), and Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) costs.

This is an issue affecting most municipalities across the province and he said it’s time they did something about it.

The billing system is the root of the problem, he said.

“Eighty-three to 85 per cent of our total budget goes to salary and benefits (for police),” he said. “That leaves only 16 per cent to find savings from.”

There are 324 municipalities in Ontario policed by the OPP “and 208 don’t have a board. They don’t have a voice,” El-Chantiry stated.

In reference to the costing model, he said the only way to make a change is to present a united front. “(The OAPSB) told them to back and review the billing system and maybe phase it in.

But this is a problem and we need to talk about it. Yes, we can talk about it amongst ourselves, but we need to be united,” he commented.

County council was pleased to see El-Chantiry

at the meeting and thanked him for his efforts on their behalf.

“I thank you for being our representative, Eli…you understand the culture here (Lanark County) very well,” Coun. Richard Kidd noted. “…

We’re very lucky to have someone like you who comes from a rural part of Ottawa and represents your understanding of Lanark County issues.”

“I’m actually closer to the border of Carleton Place and Almonte than I am to downtown Ottawa. Let’s just put that on the record,” El-Chantiry joked.

“On behalf of county council, I think you’re doing a fabulous job as our ROMA representative. You definitely have a passion there,” added warden Gail Code.

He urged the municipal leaders to make their presence known at ROMA/ OGRA. “It’s good for your municipalities to be there, to be present. As you know, most of the administrators of municipalities are going to be there and the (provincial) government, so it’s a great opportunity to talk to somebody,” ElChantiry concluded.

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Participants from last year’s Listen Up! youth theatre project (including, left to right, Tara Kreissler, Kaley McQuillan, and Kai Archer) challenged audiences to listen to the serious challenges they face in their daily lives. This year’s project, scheduled to tour Lanark County as well as Ottawa, is looking for participants aged 13-20 to take part in crafting a new play.

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New youth theatre project seeks young performers from across Lanark County In an exciting theatre project that will employ the talents of young people in Lanark County, Burning Passions Theatre (the parent company of the Classic Theatre Festival), will soon be holding auditions for Listen Up, Lanark County!, a play that will be devised and written by and about the challenges faced by young people in a rural setting. Working with the festival’s artistic producer, Laurel Smith, youth aged 14-25 will have a chance to discuss issues ranging from age discrimination, self-harm, and abuse, to poverty and addictions in a safe setting, developing themes and stories that will then become a play that will be performed county-wide and at a national gathering of youth centres in Ottawa later this spring.

Listen Up, Lanark County! builds upon the success of a pilot project launched in 2015, Listen Up, Perth!, which played locally and also in Ottawa to great acclaim, both for the honesty of its presentation and the provocative discussion that followed each performance. This year’s project will tour all Lanark County municipalities this spring and also head to Ottawa once more.

“In a climate of social silence regarding challenges and obstacles facing young people, providing a platform for honest and open discussion of critical issues that otherwise are easily ignored is a major first step in putting the issue onto the public agenda, with the chance for further discussion about solutions,” says Smith, who has plenty of experience working

with young people in an artistic setting, from a series of youth troupes that toured the Greater Toronto Area as No City Limits, to the festival’s annual Perth through the Ages historic theatrical walking tour, in which young Perth performers train and perform in a summer-long production that draws hundreds of visitors who learned about town history through an entertaining, accessible play.

“Too often, the problems faced by young people are viewed as individual issues as opposed to broader social concerns affecting the majority of the age group: recognition of this broader issue will assist all of us as adults in the community to become more empathetic towards and dedicated to youth-positive policies and programs,” explains Smith, who believes post-play discussions with adult audience members will again provide an important wake-up call and an opportunity for cross-generational dialogue.

“It’s no secret that youth across this country and here in Lanark County face high rates of anxiety, depression, loneliness, despair, and long waiting lists for services that are underfunded and not prioritized,” Smith says.

“We see the voices of teenagers as a challenge, a call for us to use our skills as theatre artists to create a safe space for those who are marginalized and vulnerable to come forward, to shine, and to inspire the kind of community change that will help them as well as the next generation of young

people growing up in this area.

Ultimately, young people are looking for ways to connect and relate, and we know that theatre is a powerful tool to allow them to do that.”

Social statistics in Perth and Lanark County do not present the shiniest of pictures for young people. Indeed, a report from 2013 found that in Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Counties, young people aged 15-19 reporting “quite a lot of stress” in their lives numbered 10 per cent higher than the provincial average. Depression, youth unemployment, homelessness, suicidal thoughts, pressure from school and family life, coupled with a relative lack of resources and programming for young people, combine to present social health indicators that are a wake-up call.

Listen Up, Lanark County! is an effort to, in one modest way, address the issues in a manner that is non-judgmental and likely to inspire change.

Youth wishing to participate in Listen Up, Lanark County! should send an email to burning@web.ca or call 613-2648088 no later than Feb. 8. No previous theatre experience is necessary, but rather a desire to be involved, share stories, and help craft the scenes to be presented.

Anyone wishing to contribute to the costs of the project will receive a charitable tax receipt, and can obtain further information by contacting the company at the above email and phone number.

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It’s an admirable trait in these webfocused and fragile economic times, when newspapers are grasping for a toehold to survive staggering losses in subscribers, readers and revenue.

Journalists across the country watched as news broke on Twitter on Jan. 19 that 90 journalists at Sun papers in Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver, including 12 at the Ottawa Sun, had been axed from the Postmedia newspaper chain, the latest round of deep job cuts in an industry already reeling from recent eliminations at the CBC and CTV. And last Friday, Jan. 29 was the final print edition of Metroland’s Guelph Mercury, a daily newspaper that dates back to 1867.

Postmedia chief executive Paul Godfrey explained the downsizing in a staff memo: “As you know, we have announced a cost cutting program aimed at finding at least $80 million in savings before the end of fiscal 2017.

“That significant of an initiative requires looking at everything in a new way and considering approaches we have never taken – truly nothing is off the table. We know that we can’t

make meaningful headway against our challenges without great effort.”

And, most obviously, not without extraordinary loss – people-wise.

A dozen crucial voices gone in a blink from the Ottawa reporting landscape, taking their perspectives and encyclopedic knowledge of their beats with them. No longer digging up the stories our dwindling numbers strive to tell on multiple platforms.

Godfrey said in each of those markets, one editor will oversee two newspaper brands, that most newsroom resources will be shared and ...

“Stories covered will be adapted by platform at a rewrite desk dedicated to ensuring that the right voice and content makes it to the right brand and platform.”

The advent of rewrite desks and the silencing of 90 journalists is a tremendous blow, and not only to remaining journalists and sources.

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Audrey’s future in school comes into question when times get tough Even though the Findlay Oval was pounding out ferocious heat, I felt a coldness in the kitchen, which had nothing to do with the fast-burning wood diminishing in the stove, or the drafts coming from the frost covered windows.

I sensed it as soon as I sat down at the supper table. It looked like my beloved sister Audrey had been crying. And Father’s Grace was shorter than usual. Everyone was quiet. Even my rambunctious brothers, who usually jabbed elbows when they took their place behind the supper table on the long bench under the grape-arbour window, sat like stones.

What was happening? Why was everyone so quiet? Mother broke the long silence. “It may not be for long,” she said, look-

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Quit what? I knew I was too young to be caught up in serious talk, but wasn’t I old enough to know what was obviously happening to my sister to cause tears, and turn the kitchen into a room of such coldness?

Sitting beside Audrey, I reached over and took her hand without saying a word, and looked up at her.

“I may have to go into Ren-

frew to work.” Now the tears started to run down her cheeks like little rivers. “But you can’t.

You are still in school!” I said.

It was Father who brought the whole issue to a head. And as I listened I knew it wasn’t only for my benefit. He was trying to make sense of what was happening.

There just was no money. It was as simple as that. It was the dead of winter, and there were no vegetables to sell, the egg-laying had slowed down; just enough for our own table.

Mother’s blue jug was empty.

It had been a bad few months, Father said. There were bills to pay: Briscoe’s General Store, Scott’s Hardware, and a small bill owing at Ritza’s Drug Store.

Father went on. I knew it wasn’t for my benefit, but just

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to repeat what everyone else alFather and Everett were get- and Earl were left to do the ready knew: we needed money ting a few Saturday’s work at chores. to get through the rest of the Helferty’s bush, but that only See MARY page 9 winter. paid a dollar a day. Emerson

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interests of international business – concessions that mirror those in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). These concessions in TPP and NAFTA expose the agreements to be instruments that put the interests of investors on a par, if not above, the sovereignty of the participating nations. There is now a growing body of research and commentary that exposes the destructive impact such treaties have had on Canada’s economy while seriously eroding our sovereignty and our democracy (see http:// thetyee.ca/Opinion/ 2016/01/18/ TPP-Foreign-Investors/ http:// www.huffingtonpost.ca/sujata-dey/the-transplutocraticagre_b_9009970.html).

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Where would she sleep?

My silent prayers that night were long and meaningful, and I made a deal with God. If he would find a way to keep my beloved sister at home, at least until she finished at the Northcote School, I would be the best behaved girl in all of Renfrew County. Would He hear my prayers?

Would my prayers alone save my sister Audrey from leaving home?

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Not only for my benefit, I knew, but to once more try to justify what was happening, Mother tried to explain.

The woman who ran the beauty parlour would take Audrey on to do housework, and help look after her growing family.

She would live with them, work seven days a week, and earn a few dollars which she would hand over to Mother and Father, and perhaps, Mother said, she may be able to keep a dollar for herself occasionally.

Now, I was crying too.

“But what about school?” I asked. “Audrey is in the Entrance Class.

How can you ask her to quit school when she only has a few more months to go?”

No one had an answer.

And there wasn’t much supper being eaten either.

I looked at the half-filled plates, and knew most of what was left would be going into the big granite soup pot on the back of the stove.

After the kitchen had been redded up, and the red-checked oilcloth wiped

clean, no one made a move to enjoy the usual nighttime activities around the table. Father moved to the rocking chair by the stove, but the Ottawa Farm Journal lay across his knees unopened. Even Mother made no effort to bring her beloved diaries down from the cupboard.

The only sound came from Emerson playing with a deck of cards, snapping one down after another onto the table, gathering them up, and starting all over again.

Father got up and began getting the Findlay Oval ready for the night. Using the iron poker, he jabbed away at the fire bed, laying down a big log from the wood box inside, and moving the rocking chair away from the heat, something he did every night before we went to our beds.

Long before our usual time, we headed upstairs, Audrey leading the way with the coal oil lamp.

The bed was icy cold and that night Audrey took out the bedroll that separated us, tossing it on the floor, and put her arm around me.

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Rideau Heritage Route Tourism Association uncertainty prompts county to re-consider funding With the fate of the Rideau Heritage Route Tourism Association (RHRTA) currently up in the air, Lanark County is unsure if they will continue to support the organization in the future.

The matter was discussed during the Jan. 27 county economic development committee meeting in Perth after tourism manager Marie White put forth a request from the RHRTA that the county maintain its current 2016 funding of $10,000. The uncertainty surrounding the organization is due in part to the recent resignation of longtime executive director Anne Marie Forcier. While the RHRTA was previously close to dissolving, White, who sits on the board, said that a new organizational structure has now been adopted since Forcier’s departure.

“There will be no staff, but a smaller board of key funders taking

the lead on projects with opportunities for municipalities to buy in,” she explained.

“When they lost Anne Marie Forcier, they lost their right arm and decisions have to be made,” Coun.

Aubrey Churchill pointed out.

White estimates she currently spends three hours a week on RHRTA business since September, which she expects will continue until its Annual General Meeting in March.

At first, Coun. Richard Kidd moved the monies be left in the budget, but that none be spent until a budget is received from the RHRTA. However, county CAO Kurt Greaves said the funds had already been forwarded to the RHRTA and were no longer in the county’s hands.

“Why are we even having this discussion, then?” asked Coun. Keith Kerr.

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Coun. Keith Kerr questioned the necessity of the organization. “…

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With $10,000 already provided to the group, Coun. Louis Antonakos suggested Kidd’s motion was a bit premature.

“Clearly this group is in some kind of turmoil and I’d like to know a little bit more on where they’re going before we pull the plug on them,” he said.

Coun. John Fenik said those funds need to be monitored and Lanark County needs to maintain a presence on the board. “We’ve given our $10,000, we want somebody at that table. If the group dissolves next week, fine, if it dissolves in eight months, fine, but we want someone at that table to oversee what they are do-

ing with the money,” he stressed. “I’m not voting in favour of the motion.”

Kidd opted to withdraw the motion, but said he was concerned with the county receiving a letter asking for the funds to be kept for the RHRTA, “but they didn’t even know that they already had them. That’s a problem.”

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“That sounds reasonable,” noted Coun. Shaun McLaughlin.

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Its worth and value are immeasurable and its meaning is truly not known. But it can be felt if we choose to feel just as we can live if we choose to live.

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Captain Scott was well aware that he and his companion’s time had run out. He knew too, that in the time that they did have, they had seized the moment and lived life to the maximum. He could have also wrote, “Indeed we lived and we lived it well,” just as it is with all of us. If only we would.

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These were the final words that Captain Scott scribbled down in his journal before he and his companions lay down in their sleeping bags to die.

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“This isn’t the first time we’ve made this change. The feedback we’ve received in past has been overwhelmingly supportive.”

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108 Saumure Circle – $157,500 *PAULINE AUNGER 613-285-9158 **JENNIFER AUNGER-RITCHIE 613-285-5602

556 WEST POINT DR., PERTH – $479,900 ***JEFFREY WEIR 613-285-4467 HOST: ***DOUG FORDE 613-285-5732

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34 Elm St W $189,000 This is a sweet well loved home on a small lot with little maintenance. It’s perfect for a small family retired couple or single person. Beautiful quality laminate floors in the the main living area dining area and hallway. Large kitchen space with newer appliances and a lovely 3 season room off the back. Cosy front porch and large double driveway with 2 car garage. Walking distance to groceries, beer store and walmart.

27 Ross St. Smiths Falls $210,000 Bright bungalow in a quiet neighbourhood close to schools.

Pride of ownership is evident on this street of well kept homes. Glistening hardwood floors on the main level with 3 bedrooms and a full bath. A few steps down to the lower level with a bright family room, half bath, laundry, access to the attached garage & walk-out to the backyard. Newer roof, windows, counters and deck. Just move in and make it your own! MLS#090402002080000 Cathie McCabe 613-284-6263 cathie-mccabe@coldwellbanker.ca

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290 Yacht Club Rd $299,000 Privacy! Just minutes to Rideau Ferry & only 10 minutes to Perth. Hardwood floors, cathedral ceiling & cozy gas fireplace in the living room. Tons of storage, main floor laundry. Walk-out lower level with in-floor radiant heat. Just a short walk to public swim beach & boat launch! MLS#982294 Call Barbara Shepherd 613 326-1361 barbara-shepherd@coldwellbanker.ca

28 Church St E. $137,500 Duplex. Lower unit has 2 bedrooms a laundry room, kitchen and living room with dining area.

This unit is empty. The upper unit has 2 bedrooms with a long time tenant. Close to the Catholic school and downtown shopping. Private fenced back yard and large garage. Lots of parking. New gas furnace 2011 and new hot water tanks. Great affordable investment property!

Cathie McCabe 613-284-6263 cathie-mccabe@coldwellbanker.ca

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32 Gore St. W. Perth $169,000 Many renos over the last 10 years — fresh & clean with 5 bedrooms, 1 on the main level, 2 full baths & large 2nd floor landing for possible office area.

High ceilings, tall baseboards, spacious, easy walk to downtown Perth. Parking for 2 small cars, no yard. Zoning allows single family or duplex.

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$319,900 • MLS#984030 • JEFF WILSON g IIN aZ !! aM IEWS V

288 BaLMORaL DRIVE

Wonderful custom home loaded with features and backing onto a huge pond.

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Quality throughout! Please call today!.

$589,900 • MLS#978816 • JOHN COBuRN

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3 bedroom bungalow a short drive to Carleton Place or Perth. Open concept Kit/ Eat/Liv area. Basement waiting for your finishing touch. Above ground pool.

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Picturesque log home on the Darling Road just north of Clayton.

Very private 3 bedroom home with tons of character.

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Cedar shake shingles, huge detached garage, full finished lower level with too many upgraded to mention here.

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Wonderfully updated 4 bedroom home in Mississippi Manor. New roof shingles, eaves, windows. New interior paint in modern colour palette. Lovely custom blinds.

Large fenced yard with big back deck & patio. Gas fireplace in big lower level family room. Maple hardwood floors on main level, cheater ensuite +++. Call:

$267,900 • MLS#965348 • RHONDa BRuNKE

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4 bedroom, 3 bath bungalow in town, great location close to schools and shopping. Located in picturesque village of Appleton. This 3 bedroom sits on a large yard with Fully finished lower level. Home backs onto a treed lot. terrific view of river. Main floor office/den could be 4th bedroom, Baths have recently been renovated.

2 car garage, and gas heat. Call for details.

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2292 RaMSay CON. 6D aLMONtE

Cozy 2 bedroom 1 Bath 5 min. to Almonte. Corner lot with majestic trees.

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$149,900 • MLS#957719 • ROBIN FERRILL

295 FERguSON FaLLS ROaD

Curb appeal galore! Just 10 min from town. Lovely brick home was “The Cheese Makers House” at Boyd’s Settlement. Immaculate inside and out!

$224,900 • MLS#953180 • MaRLy BuRKE

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59 Beckwith Street North Smiths Falls

613-283-2121

www.lisaritskes.com* HOST: JOE LEBLANC*

OPEN HOUSE

182 PORT ELMSLEY RD PORT ELMSLEY – $159,900

RIDEAU HEARTLAND REALTY BROKERAGE

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SUNDAY FEB 7 12:00PM-1:00PM

91 POONAMALIE RD – $289,900

41 RUSSELL ST. E. – $199,900

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28 MCEWEN AVE SMITHS FALLS – $234,900

274 WEEDMARK RD MONTAGUE – $229,900

JOHN GRAY**

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430 QUEEN STREET – $225,000

NT MO AL

JACALYN GRIMES** 613-283-2121

JOHN GRAY** 613-868-6068

WENDY HILLIER** 613-285-4476

CAROL BARBER** 613-285-4887

GARRY ‘BEEP’ DALGLEISH* 613-880-4434

JIM FISHER* 613-402-7653

ROB GARVIN* 613-284-6968

83 Little Bridge St. #10 $375,000 – MLS®980622 Josee Biggs

80 Little Bridge St. $12/SF – MLS®980615 Josee Biggs

IN TOWN

ANNA KOWALEWSKI* 613-875-7842

JOE LEBLANC* 613-283-2121

JENNIFER MCCLEERY* 613-285-5007

LISA RITSKES* 613-285-6611

GERRY SEGUIN* 613-852-4313

JACKIE WATKINS* 613-485-6585

BUTCH WEBSTER* 613-285-4959

960002 ......30 CHURCHILL CRES .................104,900 980495 ......30 RIDEAU AVE ..........................105,900 978705 ......3 WINNIFRED ST........................139,900 974991 ......40 THOMAS ST ..........................147,500 983417 ......132 Brockville St. ......................147,900 975609 ......22 GLEN AV................................159,000 980735 ......93 QUEEN ST .............................174,500 982015 ......8 GLADSTONE............................179,000 982268 ......24 MCEWEN ..............................195,000 980114 ......264 PERCY ST ...........................249,000

LAURIE WEBSTER* 613-285-7553

30 Rideau Ave $105,900 - MLS®980495 Evelyn Lee

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KEVIN GRIMES*** 613-283-2121

SAT FEB 6, 1:00PM-2:00PM 275 Bay Rd $194,900 – MLS®959684 Francine Rever

SAT FEB 6, 11:00AM-12:00PM 24 McEwen Ave $195,000 – MLS#®982268 Francine Rever

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1.5STY BUNGLOW 2STOREY 1.5STY SEMI_DET 2STOREY 2 STOPEY 1.5STY 2STOREY 2 STOREY

126 Code Rd $299,000 – MLS®980812 Regan Lee

124 Meadow Lane $299,900 – MLS®979673 Tim Lee

FARMS AND LAND

4188 Hwy 43 $219,900 – MLS®963376 Francine Rever/Mark Lee

WATERFRONT

983773 ......133 Lake Lane(water access) .....69,900 969188 ......364 BLAID POOLE FARM LAN....399,000 945523 ......5 O7A RD ...................................564,900 969818 ......21 RIDEAU FERRY RD ................569,900 974092 ......360 SUNSET DR ........................699,900 964382 ......36 R14 RD .................................999,900

975979 ................ 0 BRITON-HOUGHTON BAY RD 976938 ................ 106 CASSELLVILLE LANE 975980 ................ 00 BRITON-HOUGHTON BAY RD 965812 ................ 0 BAKERS RD 975014 ................ 0 BAY RD RD 974545 ................ 10651 Brooks Rd 974615 ................ 2248 BUSH RD

MOBILE OTHER BUNGLOW 1.5STY 2STOREY BUNGLOW

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19,900 ..........LOT 25,000 ..........LOT 29,000 ..........LOT 29,900 ..........LOT 34,000 ..........LOT 49,900 ..........LOT 199,000 ........ACREAGE

MULTI FAMILY

963073 ........30 MCCANN ST ..............................119,900 980757 ........175 CHAMBERS .............................109,000 967857 ........130 ELMSLEY N ST ........................179,900 980654 ........12-14 QUEEN ST ............................224,900 961690 ........65 CHAMBERS ST ..........................549,900

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36 R 14 $999,000 – MLS®964382 Evelyn Lee

554 Weedmark Rd $139,000 – MLS®948405 Evelyn Lee

OUT OF TOWN

977259 ...................62 COUNTY RD .............................120,900 948405 ...................554 WEEDMARK RD .....................139,000 977281 ...................841 HIGHWAY 511 HY ..................149,900 966884 ...................3843 43 HIGHWAY HY ..................159,900 981180 ...................1104 COUNTY RD 16 ....................159,900 959684 ...................275 BAY RD ..................................194,900 963376 ...................4188 43 HY...................................219,900 980044 ...................45 Lake Eloida Rd ........................249,900 966954 ...................8 DRUMMOND ST.........................273,800 980812 ...................126 CODE DR ...............................299,000 979673 ...................124 Meadow Lane .......................299,900 980031 ...................2777 Rosedale Rd........................319,000 899885 ...................35 WILLS RD.................................359,000

COMMERCIAL

980615 ................ 80 Little Bridge St #B 980623 ................ 83 Little Bridge St. #12 980370 ................ 80 Little Bridge St. 980620 ................ 83 Little Bridge St. #104 980617 ................ 83 Little Bridge St. #102 979135 ................ 180 Lombard St. 980622 ................ 83 Little Bridge St. #$10 976398 ................ 21-23 Beckwith St. North

BUNGLOW 2STOREY BUNGLOW 1.5STY 2STOREY HIRANCH BUNGLOW BUNGLOW 2STOREY BUNGLOW SPLIT 1.5STY BUNGLOW

12/SF .............OFFICE 13/SF .............OFFICE 12/SF .............OFFICE 205,000 .........RETAIL 210,000 .........RETAIL 329,000 .........LAND 375,000 .........RETAIL 424,900 .........RETAIL

LEGEND: ***Broker of Record ** Broker * Sales Representative

613.253.2121

www.century21explorer.ca Serving the Ottawa Valley *Sales Representative ** Broker *** Broker of Record

Paul Marilynne Schnittker* Ball* 613.250.8016 613.256.7285(PAUL)

Danette Hanneman* 613.282.5729

Peter Adamovits* 613.866.9999

Connected to Your Community A/CP/K/P/SF - 16 - Thursday, February 4, 2016

Sheena Stewart* 613.323.3181

Angela Johnstone* 613.227.2869

Silvia Blanchard* 613.294.3661

Mike McCue* 613.253.5741

Matt Fillipoff* 613.809.2289

David Cousineau* 613.222.2047

Mark Lee*** 613-812-1017

Brenda

Regan Lee** 613-812-0155

MacDonald-Rowe**

613.913.9915

Lisa Brennan-Trudel*** 613-285-9646

Diane Hatfield** 613.762.0122

Judy Charles*** 613-285-4464

Jennifer Beaulac* 613.621.9798

Jim Whiten*** 613-285-4078

Evelyn Lee** 613-284-7277

Paul Butcher* 613.898.8597

Connected to Your Community A/CP/K/P/SF - 17 - Thursday, February 4, 2016

Francine Rever*** 613-285-7274

Nan Bell** 613-285-7727

Josee Biggs** 613-797-9592

Jenn O’Brien*** 613-227-4126

Ralph Sue Shaw, CIP*** Willmott* 613.863.4082 613.253.2121 x111

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Tim Lee* 613-283-7788

Pierre Vadnais*** 613-869-6037

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NEW IN 2015

NEW LISTING

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wendyhilliersells@gmail.com** JOHN GRAY**

NEW LISTING

SATURDAY FEB 6, 3:00PM-4:00PM

100-26 SALMON SIDE RD – $89,900

ON

111 BIRCH LANE – $78,000

SATURDAY FEB 6 2:30PM-4:00PM

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929 TOWNLINE RD – $254,900

929 HERITAGE DR – $598,500

JOHN GRAY**

OPEN HOUSE

SATURDAY FEB 6 2:30PM-3:30PM

SATURDAY FEB 6 12:30PM-2:00PM

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www.lisaritskes.com* HOST: JACKIE WATKINS*

SATURDAY FEB 6, 12:30PM - 1:30PM 16 ST LAWRENCE – $209,900

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wendyhilliersells@gmail.com** BUTCH WEBSTER* OPEN HOUSE

190 HOGAN AVE – $249,900

OPEN HOUSE

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SATURDAY FEB 6 1:00PM - 2:00PM 14 OGDEN AVE. – $219,900

SATURDAY FEB 6 12:00PM-1:00PM

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BUTCH WEBSTER*

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www.lisaritskes.com* HOST: JOE LEBLANC*

SATURDAY FEB 6 11:30AM-12:30PM

518 KERNAHAN ST, KEMTPVILLE $304,900

OPEN HOUSE

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228 JOHN STREET – $189,900

NEW LISTING

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AFFILIATES REALTY LTD.,BROKERAGE

www.remaxaffiliates.ca

Sales Representative

613-294-2440

Direct leeann.legault@royallepage.ca

“Your Best Source For Urban, Rural & Commercial Real Estate”

613.369.5199 yourchoicerealty.ca

24 Lansdowne Avenue, Carleton Place 613-253-3300

Doug Leach Sales Representative

Home Office: 613.267.4278

Direct: 613.812.0340

www.dougleach.ca

Email:dleach@bell.net

OPEN HOUSE – SUN, FEB 7, 1–3PM

Independently Owned and Operated, Brokerage

OPEN HOUSE: SUN. FEB. 7, 2–4 CARLETON PLACE 56 Willow Shore Way

$384,900 Immaculate 3 bdrm, 3 bth bungalow in prestigious Stonewater Bay. Close to nature trails and the Mississippi River. Backs on Parkland.

MLS# 980737 http://www.myvisuallistings.com vt/188858

Come and see!

142 Ebert Rd. Beautifully well-maintained home on 2 acres. $279,000 NICE LITTLE HOBBY FARM Good Pasture, Acreage, 2 wooded areas, 4 outbuildings. $300,000 EXCEPTIONALLY BEAUTIFUL 110 Acre Farm near Bellamy Lake. Good, Tile-Drained Land $379,900 ONE OF THE NICEST LOTS in Lanark! 2 acres, 2101 Frontage.

Mature maples on a very private dead-end road with a waterfront view.

REMAX AGENTS OUTSELL THE COMPETITION 3-1 ®

BROKERAGE

RIVERVIEW REALTY LTD. EACH OFFICE INDEPENDENTLY

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FOR SALE

Lee-Ann Legault

OWNED AND OPERATED

www.remaxriverview.com | 61 GORE STREET EAST, PERTH 613-267-2221 | email: info2@remaxriverview.com

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

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Rebecca Wissler

John Jonkman

Broker, ASA, CNE

Broker of Record

613-264-9481

1425 ALTHORPE ROAD

NEW LISTING

613-561-6464

613-812-8114 148 SHEPPARD AVE THE MEADOWS PERTH

154 ORCHARD CRESCENT

NEW LISTING

Charming Scandinavian scribe log home offers privacy & serenity, gorgeous treed 4 acre lot, nr Perth/Westport-close to many lakes… nature lover’s paradise! $264,900 Call Jennifer Glazier 613-812-8114

Jennifer Glazier

Sales Representative

NEW LISTING

Well built side-split – 4 bd, 2 bth on 1.1 landscaped acres in exclusive Acheson Acres. Expansive deck, lrg private yard, 2 car gar...all close to golfing, lakes & shopping. $299,000 Call Paul Gordon 613-390-2281

Open plan design, 3 bds, study; vaulted ceilings.

Palladian windows – 2 balconies. Walk-out basement, dbl gar., patio, good road access. $599,500

OPEN HOUSES 133 SHEPPARD AVE, PERTH

THE RIDEAU – under construction, 1,600 sq.ft. 2 bd, 2 bth bungalow w/basement walkout. ICF construction, NG heat, A/C, dbl att. garage. $414,900 Call: Sheila Birch 613-390-1604 or Randy Cavanagh 613-464-1000

John Jonkman, together with the RE/MAX Riverview team, is pleased to welcome JEAN SHARPE to the Perth Office.

NEAR MABERLY

PERTH

SAT FEB 6TH 11:00-3:00 PM & SUN FEB 7TH 11:00-3:00 PM Newly constructed 1,650 sq ft – 3 bd, 2 bth bungalow, 2+1 bd, 2 bth split entry well kept home on treed lot lrg deck, dbl att gar. $499,900 Host: Sheila Birch 613- w/drive through att. gar. L/L 3rd bd, 3pc, bth, rec rm, 390-1604 or Host: Randy Cavanagh 613-464-1000 laundry & f/p. Appliances incl. $255,900

613-264-4330

Sheila Birch

Sales Representative

613-390-1604 161 SHEPPARD AVE THE MEADOWS PERTH

NEW LISTING

BIG RIDEAU LAKE

WATER FRONT

Demi Thompson

Sales Representative

2 bd, 1 bth affordable bungalow w/bright kitchen, lrg family room, set on private picturesque lot near Maberly, easy commute to Perth. Great for starter home or retirees. $149,900

Randy Cavanagh

Sales Representative

613-464-1000

Jean Sharpe

Sales Representative 613.464.0008

207 POOLE DRIVE NEAR PERTH

NEW PRICE

Paul Gordon

Sales Representative

613-390-2281

Sheri D’Aoust

Sales Representative

613-812-9344 2416 RIDEAU FERRY ROAD NEAR PERTH

NEW PRICE

THE FOX STONE – To be built. 1,884 sq.ft. 2 bd, 2 bth bungalow, L/L Theatre/Hobby room. ICF construction, Well designed 3 bd spacious bungalow w/lrg kitchen, 3 bd, 2 bth bungalow with lrg master w/walk-in closet NG heat, A/C, dbl att. garage. $559,500 Call: Randy master w/ensuite, L/L family rm w/fireplace. Decks, & ensuite, formal dining rm, att. garage, new furnace & 3 yr old septic system. $229,000 Cavanagh 613-464-1000 or Sheila Birch 613-390-1604 patios, lots of storage + dbl att. garage. $315,000

Jean was born and raised in the Perth area and graduated from PDCI. She has enjoyed a very successful business/marketing career and has personally purchased and sold several properties. She is well experienced with practical strategies for both selling and purchasing homes and properties.

Jean Sharpe, Sales Representative Direct: 613.464.0008 or at the Perth Office:613.267.2221 PERTHMORE – PERTH

HUNTINGDON GREEN CONDO

MCDONALD’S CORNERS

Stylish 3+1 bd home on lovely treed lot w/deeded access to Dalhousie Lk. Open concept living, L/L partially done. Attached 24 x 24 garage. $244,900.

PERTH CONDOMINIUM

Immaculate 3bd/3bth home on gorgeous 50x154 ft lot w/big grassy fenced-in back yard! Sun-filled liv/ dining w/hwd & bay window, custom kitchen, mstr w/bay Beautifully renovated 1 bd, 1 bth condo on ground flr, w/ 2 bed spacious 3rd floor apartment close to all window & ensuite, 3-season room, gardens & view of Tay River. Geo-Thermal amenities. Cherry h/wood, sep laundry & storage, finished L/L. $289,000 heating, U/G heated parking + storage. $289,900 Elevator. Heat & water inc. in condo fee. $230,000

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Carleton Place’s Sister Cities among those bearing brunt of winter Reflections

BY JEFF MAGUIRE

monoxide fumes. Their home lost power and a relative set up a gas generator inside their garage.

A door left open to vent fumes somehow closed and the house filled with deadly CO. Coastal communities from southern New England to North Carolina

experienced flooding due to high tides and waves caused by the blizzard.

The storm wasn’t finished yet! The powerful system moved across the Atlantic and remnants of the blizzard delivered a blow to Ireland and areas of the United Kingdom on Tuesday, Jan. 26.

Islands battered In the Republic of Ireland wind gusts as high as 110 kilometres per hour (kph) struck nine counties affecting the island nation’s two largest centres Dublin and Cork. Galway, See MAGUIRE page 21

said simply, “Historical snow storm.

Please be patient, it will take a while for clean-up, especially small streets.”

Huge accumulation The heaviest amount recorded was in Glengary, West Virginia which received a staggering 106.7 cm.

I can’t recall that much snow in one storm in my life. Not even during the infamous winter of 1970-71 when Ottawa daily newspapers published certificates for their readers celebrating the fact they had survived that record-setting season. An incredible 444.1 cm of the white stuff buried our nation’s capital and surrounding region during that unforgettable winter.

Jan. 22 and 23 some US communities received a quarter of that amount in less than 48 hours!

Perhaps most amazing of all is that places south of the Mason-Dixon Line received a foot or more. Nashville, Tennessee was paralyzed by nine inches (22.9 cm), the biggest snowfall in “Music City” in 13 years.

Carleton Place, where we live, is twinned with Franklin, Tennessee a growing suburb of Nashville. I am the current chairman of the Carleton Place Sister City Committee and I’m in regular touch with board members and friends in Franklin.

They tell me that before the bulk of the snow fell on Jan. 22 schools and other public buildings in Franklin had been closed for two days due to light snow and freezing rain which turned highways, streets and sidewalks into skating rinks. Then the heavy snow arrived, paralyzing the region. Like all southern US centres Franklin simply doesn’t have the equipment to handle such severe winter weather.

I watched and read a lot of news coverage on “the great storm of 2016.”

The photograph that really captured it for me was of residents in a neighbourhood in Winchester, Virginia.

Armed with shovels they were working together to try and shovel, not their driveways, but their street. With no snow removal equipment available that mammoth task offered their only means of escape. Winchester, population 26,000, received 30 inches (76 cm) with high winds whipping the snow into towering drifts.

At one point more than 60 million Americans were under warnings of a blizzard, winter storm or freezing rain as the massive weather system swept from Georgia to Massachusetts.

On Jan. 24 the Associated Press reported 28 deaths were attributed to the storm. Among the victims were an elderly couple in Greenville, South Carolina who succumbed to carbon

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There’s still a long way to go but to date the winter of 2015-2016 has been one of the mildest, easiest seasons in recent memory in eastern Ontario.

Sure we’ve had snow, freezing rain, high winds and cold temperatures as well at times. But with the exception of a big snowstorm just before the new year, major weather events have been largely absent as of this writing.

I may just have jinxed us in the paragraphs above. I realize that!

However, even if Mother Nature does decide to unleash her fury and delivers some of what we’re used to in this region of Canada, it’s unlikely to last long. Winter is already half over.

This sure beats last winter which began in mid-November and didn’t loosen its icy grip until April. That was a very long and depressing season, except of course for those who enjoy outdoor pursuits such as skiing, skating and snowshoeing. I used to be among them. But the older I get the less I like winter. That’s mainly because I detest driving in snow and ice. Winter road and sidewalk maintenance isn’t what it once was. Therefore getting behind the wheel or taking a walk outdoors at this time of year can be daunting.

I wrote a column in early November about the importance of preparing for winter. In that article I noted that I had just seen people walking downtown wearing flip-flops. Evidently that was a harbinger of what was to come. We had a green Christmas, highlighted by a temperature high of 17C on Christmas Eve. It was almost scary to stand outside Dec. 24 in shirtsleeves. It felt unnatural somehow! We took our granddaughter to the neighbourhood park Christmas Day. Lily thoroughly enjoyed the swings, slides and climbing equipment while I took photos and shot video. It was an experience that had to be recorded to be believed.

Normally we are focused on winter weather and the problems that can arise when major storms arrive. So far this winter that hasn’t been the case.

Two weeks ago the worst winter storm in recent memory swept across the south-central and southeastern United States before slamming into areas of the northeast US. The nation’s capital – no, not Ottawa where you would expect it, Washington DC in this case – along with New York City (NYC) both set single day snowfall records. Central Park in NYC accumulated the second highest amount of snow ever recorded in that vast urban oasis.

In the end NYC received 26.8 inches of snow (68.1 centimetres), missing its all-time record by just one-tenth of an inch.

Three cities Baltimore (29.2 inches), Allentown, Pennsylvania (31.9) and Harrisburg, the Pennsylvania capital with an incredible 34 inches (86.4 cm) set all-time snowfall records.

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In an effort to continue with its emergency response vehicle replacement program, Lanark County council has approved the purchase of three new Fleetmax ambulances for the Lanark County Paramedic Service.

County council endorsed the matter at its Jan. 27 meeting.

The vehicles, to be bought from Crestline Canada, carry a price tag of $372,449. The county’s corporate services committee recommended the purchase, as part of the replacement program, which was established in 2014.

“The program sees vehicles

replaced based on a combination of mileage and repair costs, which is a Ministry of Health standard currently followed by most paramedic services in Ontario. Three current ambulances have reached the end of their life cycle,” stated a report from the county’s senior financial analyst, Kevin Wills.

“The purchase from Crestline allows the service to continue with the standardization of the ambulance fleet, which is important for paramedics and mechanics and to provide staff with the best vehicle available for use in the county.”

“With these three ambulances, what will be our oldest ambulance now?” questioned Coun. Klaas Van Der Meer

during the Jan. 27 meeting.

“We have them for five years, so our oldest one will be fiveyears-old,” explained Lanark County CAO Kurt Greaves.

Coun. Richard Kidd wondered if purchasing three ambulances a year would become a normal practice for the county.

“We bought three last year as well. It was the second year we bought three,” Greaves answered, noting that an increase in call volume puts added stress on the vehicles. “Traditionally, we only bought two (a year), but because of the kilometres and level of maintenance costs, we’ve been buying three. We’re hitting those clicks higher now.”

OPP offers tips on dealing with aggressive driving Officers within the Ontario Provincial Police on occasion receive calls from members of the public with concerns over an experience with another driver.

Have you ever had a bad day, not feeling like yourself, and then someone makes you angry on your drive home? These conditions are perfect for road

MAGUIRE

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Ireland’s third city was among centres which experienced power outages when wind gusts knocked branches onto distribution lines.

The wind-whipped Atlantic Ocean poured into areas of western Ireland already seriously affected by severe flooding in December. Íarnród Éireann, the national rail service, was forced to close a 40 km stretch of the main west coast line between Ennis and Limerick due to flooding.

In the UK gale force winds and heavy rain slammed into western areas of the country including Cumbria in northwest England where severe flooding had forced thousands from their homes in December.

Ferries to the Scottish Islands and the Isle of Wight in southern England were disrupted. In Edinburgh a man was injured when strong wind toppled a chimney and bricks crashed through a window of the bus he was traveling in.

Following the wettest December in history, areas of England and Scotland received between 20 and 60 millimetres of rain resulting in more flooding in nine regions.

Among the communities on

rage, and almost everyone has experienced them.

Useful tips: • Slow down and relax.

• Be polite and courteous, even when others are not.

• Don’t make eye contact with an angry driver.

• Don’t retaliate.

• Before you react to anything that is done to you, ask

yourself, “Is getting back at this person worth my life?”

• Reduce your stress by allowing yourself enough time to get to where you are going. Listen to weather reports that may cause traffic delays. Practice patience and keep your cool.

Be calm and drive safely.

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flood watch was the village of Comrie in central Scotland.

Comrie is the original twinning partner of Carleton Place.

My wife and I have been there many times in recent years and have good friends there.

Comrie experienced two devastating floods in 2012 leading the local authority to invest more than £1 million ($2 million CDN) in flood remediation work. Comrie is located in the Scottish Highlands at the confluence of three rivers and has always been highly prone to flooding. The record rains in December threatened to overcome the remediation work.

Last week the River Earn rose even higher. Fortunately the dikes held and within 24 hours the river levels had decreased substantially I was told.

Our friends in West Yorkshire, England say they can never recall a winter with so much rain. It’s been relentless!

Meanwhile the Welsh village of Eglwyswrw (pronounced “Egg-al-sa-rue”) in Pembrokeshire came close to breaking the all-time record for consecutive rain days in the UK. Beginning Oct. 26 the tiny centre experienced rain for 85 consecutive days. It failed to rain Jan. 19, falling four days short of the record set in Scotland in the 1920s. In Wales

December’s rainfall total was surpassed only once before in 1929.

The farmers of Eglwyswrw were forced to put their sheep under cover because the ground was totally saturated and they were covered in mud and thoroughly miserable. Not unlike the human population I’m sure!

The UK record of 89 straight rain days was set on the island of Islay (pronounced “I-La”) one of the western islands of Scotland in 1923. Islay is home to several distilleries that produce single malt Scotch whiskey with a distinctive peat flavour.

Pity the poor folks in Eglwyswrw! At least the people of Islay had lots of whiskey available to drown their sorrows back in 1923. In Eglwyswrw the last pub closed its doors in 2014.

So, as we wonder what the final weeks of this season hold in store for us here, consider that places where winter is normally cool but moderate have had it far worse than we have.

For the moment at least the boot (or “Wellie”) is definitely on the other foot.

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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Regional Round-Up Euchre- 4 hand, February 11 & 25, 7:30pm. Sponsored by the Town & Country Tenants Assoc., 375 Country St. Light lunch.

Contact Norma 613-256-4179.

Gospel Meetings: Almonte Curling Club, Feb. 7, 14 at 6:30 Clayton Community Centre Feb.3, 10, 17, 24 at 7:30. All welcome.

Hub Hospice Palliative Care, Introduces Good Grief, Led by: Barbara Carroll, PHD, 3rd Monday each month, February 22, 10:30-noon, Parish House, 70 Clyde St. 613-883-6646 barbaracarroll@rogers.com Mills’ Home Support, Almonte. Bus trip and lunch out. Monday, February 8. Call Home Support 613-256-4700 to reserve your seat on the bus.

Mills’ Home Support, Almonte. General Diners Lunch, Tuesday, February 9, at the Mills Office, 67 Industrial Dr. Transportation. Please call Home Support 613-256-4700 to reserve.

Mills’ Home Support, Almonte. Lunch Bunch, Thursday, February 18, 12 p.m at the Mills Community Support Building, 67 Industrial Dr. Entertainment “Ukelele Ladies”. Call Home Support 613-256-4700.

Mills’ Home Support, Almonte. Music & Memories, Tuesday, February 16, Lunch, Music & Memories. Mills Community Room, 67 Industrial Dr. Transportation provided. Entertainment: Larry Lunney. Contact 613-256-4700 or Jean Perry 613-257-3296 for program.

Mills’ Home Support, Almonte. Transportation to Carleton Place Pool. Every Monday to the Aqua Arthritis session. Session starts at 11:15. Call Home Support to reserve your seat on the bus 613-256-4700.

Mills’ Home Support, Almonte. Wednesday Night Cafe, Wednesday, February 10, at the Mills Office. Transportation. Entertainment “The Dynamic Duo”. Please call Home Support 613-256-4700 to reserve.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Monday, February 1, 8, 22. Holy Name of Mary School, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Info: 613-283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Thursday, February 4, 11, 18, 25. Holy Name of Mary School, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Info: 613283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Tuesday, February 2, 9, 16, 23. Naismith School, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Info: 613-283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Tuesday, February 2, 9, 16, 23. Holy Name of Mary School, 6-7:30 p.m. Info: 613-283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Wednesday, February 3, 10, 17, 24. Holy Name of Mary School, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Info: 613283-0095.

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.

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Bridging the Generation Gap, A book club meant to bring together readers of all ages. Feb. 16, 6-7:30pm. Sign up at the library. 613-2572702.

Carleton Place Lions Club Monthly Euchre Tournament. Saturday, February 6. Army Navy Club (across from McEwan’s gas station).

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

2 person teams, 8 games played.

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.

Carleton Place Terrace by Symphony, Wednesday Feb 10: Understanding Memory Loss, 3pm & Thursday Mar 10, 7pm: Why We Get Upset, RSVP Liz Taylor 613-668-0545 Carleton Place Terrace, Wed. Feb. 10, 3pm, presented by: Alzheimer Society Lanark Leeds Grenville. 6 Arthur St., RSVP Liz Taylor@crccarleton@symphonyseniorliving.com 613-668-0545.

Community Home Support Friday Lunch Bunch, every Friday (February 5, 12, 19, 26) at Beckwith Township Hall, at 12 noon. Transportation available. Info/reservation: 613-2530733.

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). 613-253-0008.

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

Making your Money Last, Saturday Feb. 13, 10am, help people successfully transition into & live their life in retirement. Sign up at the library. 613-257-2702.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Monday, February 1, 8, 22. Carambeck Community Centre, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Info: 613-2830095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Thursday, February 4, 11, 18, 25. Arena, 9:3011:30 a.m. Info: 613-283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Tuesday, February 2, 9, 16, 23. Arena, 9:3011:30 a.m. Info: 613-283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Wednesday, February 3, 10, 17, 24. Carambeck Community Centre, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Info: 613283-0095.

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

KEMPTVILLE 50+ Fitness Classes, held every Tuesday & Thursday @10am, Canoe Club. Call for Info: 613-256-8339.

Army Navy & Air Force, Saturday February 13. Bring your Valentine and celebrate with an evening of music by Gord Barnes and Laredo 7pm- 11pm. 315 Townline Road East where we welcome both members and non-members alike. Phone 613-253-5097.

Bid Euchre & Regular Euchre on Friday, Feb. 5 at 7 pm at the Legion. Light Refreshments. A fundraiser for the Lanark North (District7A) Senior Games. Info: Marilyn 613-256-

Baby Rhyme Time - Ontario Early Years, parents & their babies 0-12mnths, Fridays, April 1- May 20, 10:00-11:30am, 33 Clothier St. (Sanders T. entrance). To register: 1-866433-8933 ext. 2374 Baby Talk - Ontario Early Years, A drop-in group for parents & babies 0-12mnths. Wednesdays 1:30-3:00pm, 33 Clothier St. (Sanders St. entrance) Info:1-866-433-8933 ext 2374.

Baby Talk, Wednesday, February 10, 1:30-3 p.m. Ontario Early Years Centre.

BNI of Kemptville, meeting. Every Tuesday

6:45-8:30 a.m. Alumni Hall, Kemptville College (613)863-4853.

Churches of Lombardy, Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, Tuesday February 9, 4-7pm, Lombardy Argricultural Hall.

Kemptville Horticultural Society, February 17, 7:30 pm. Kemptville Pentecostal Church - 1964 County Road #43, Guest speaker: Tom Bryant from Floral Design Landscaping.

Twice The Fun Games, 2nd and 4th Friday Every Month, 6:00 - 10:00pm, 206 Prescott Street, is your host for Game Night. Bring your favourite game or borrow one from their library.

All ages welcome.

Twice The Fun Games, every Sunday 1:00 - 4:00pm, 206 Prescott Street. Do you have a game you’d like to learn? Send us an email (info@twicethefungames.ca) and we’ll schedule it for a future “Learn to Play” event.

Valentines Day Pot Roast Supper, St James Anglican Church, Leslie Hall, Friday, February 12. Social hour from 5 p.m., supper at 6. Tickets call 613-258-7049.

LANARK Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Thursday, February 4, 11, 18, 25. Maple Grove School, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Info: 613-283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Wednesday, February 3, 10, 17, 24. Maple Grove School, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Info: 613-2830095.

Valentine’s Party, Lanark Legion Branch 395, February 13, 2-6 pm, Classic Rock & Roll and Country, Music by “RUKKUZZ”, Paul Milotte’s Band.

MERRICKVILLE Family Day & Valentine Luncheon, hosted by Saint Ann Parish, Sunday Feb 14, 11am-1pm, enjoy homemade soup, sandwiches, dessert & beverages. Info: 613-2835033 or 613-269-4220.

Legion Open, Merrickville Legion, February 6, noon-4 p.m.

Merrickville Legion, February 18, Senior’s Luncheon, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Merrickville Legion, General Meeting, February 9, 7 p.m.

Merrickville Legion, Music by Hallman & Hoffman, February 12, 7-11 p.m., pork roast dinner served at 6 p.m. “Valentines Dance”.

Merrickville Legion Open, February 10.

Merrickville Legion Open, February 13, 12-4 pm.

Merrickville Legion Open, February 17.

Music by Ray Adams & Watermelon Wine, Merrickville Legion, February 5, 7-11 p.m. chicken dinner served at 6 p.m.

PAKENHAM Musical Evening, Thursday, February 11, 7 p.m. Country View Lodge, 4676 Dark’s Side Road, everyone welcome. 613-256-1414.

Pakenham Garden Club meeting, Wednesday, Feb 17, 7:30 pm, St. Andrews United Church. Topic Art and Science of Pruning.

Seed exchange, Floral design demo. Info Sherryl 613-624-5307.

Pakenham Garden Club meeting, Wednes-

day Feb 17, 7:30 pm, St. Andrews United Church. Topic: Art and Science of Pruning with Joanne Kowalczyk of Singing Nettle Farm.

Seed exchange, Floral design demo. Info Sherryl 613-624-5307.

Pancake Supper, St Mark’s Anglican Church, Tuesday, February 9, 5-7 p.m. Pancakes, sausages, baked beans, maple syrup & beverage. Sponsor: St Mark’s A.C.W. Info: 613624-5311 or 613-256-4126.

PERTH Asbury Free Methodist Church, learn how to get the most out of your iPad or iPhone.

Saturday Feb. 27, 1-3pm. 144 Gore St East. To register 613-267-2345 Bridge, Perth Duplicate Bridge Club meets 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 11 at Perth Civitan Club. For partnership contact Bert Picard 613-267-5305.

Bridge, Social- McMartin House, 125 Gore St., East, every Friday afternoon. 613-267-3952.

Community Dinners, St. James Anglican Church, 12 Harvey St (corner of Harvey & Drummond St.) Saturday, February 6, 4:306pm, chili, tossed salad, roll, cake & icecream, tea/coffee. Sponsored by St. John’s Catholic Church.

Community Dinners, St. James Anglican Church, 12 Harvey St (corner of Harvey & Drummond St.) Saturday, February 13, 4:306pm, beef stew, biscuits, salads, desserts, tea/ coffee.

Community Home Support - Julie McIntyre, Workshop: Drawing on Unconscious Wisdom in Bereavement to Build Resilience, February 9, Community Home Support Office, 40 Sunset Blvd, Suite 100. email juliemcintyre@storm.ca 613-267-6400 Euchre, Perth Legion, Beckwith St., every Tuesday from 1-4 p.m. Parking. No stairs. Everyone welcome. Info: 613-264-5568.

Ladies Auxiliary, Perth Branch 244, Thursday, Feb 11, Spaghetti Dinner, 4:30-6 pm, tickets available at the Legion Lounge or at the door.

Ontario Early Years Centre infant playgroup, Thursday, February 4, 11, 18, 25. The Dance Studio, 1-2 p.m. Info: 613-283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Monday, February 1, 8, 22. Dance Studio, 9:3011 a.m. Info: 613-283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Thursday, February 4, 11, 18, 25. Perth Library, 10-11:30 a.m. Info: 613-283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Wednesday, February 3, 10, 17, 24. Perth Library, 10-11:30 a.m. Info: 613-283-0095.

Perth Old Tyme Fiddler’s Dance, Classic Country Music, Perth Lions Hall, 7:30 p.m.

February 12. Info: 613-259-2569 or 613-2838703.

Perth Stamp Club: Meeting at 7:30 pm. on Wednesday February 10, McMartin House, 125 Gore St. E. For info. call Phil Warrington 613264-0724.

RTA Central Club, Saturday, February 13.

Snowshoe Outing Level 2, 5-8 km, moderate pace. Meet at Conlon Farm, for 9:30 a.m. departure. Leader: Dave Allcock 613-706-3562.

Saturday Jamboree, Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 244, 26 Beckwith Street East, Saturday December 12, live music and an open mic session from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Members’ Lounge. Everyone welcome.

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Sweetheart Shopping Extravaganza, The Ladies of the Tay, Saturday February 6, 9am4pm, The Best Western Parkside Inn & Spa, 82 Peter St. The Royal Canadian Legion, Annual Superbowl Sunday party, 26 Beckwith Street East, Member’s Lounge, snacks & beverages available. February 7, 2 p.m. Everyone available.

The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 244, 26 Beckwith Street East, Open mic jamboree, all musicians & wannabe musicians bring an instrument. February 13, 2-5 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

The Royal Canadian Legion, Ladies Auxiliary Branch 244, 26 Beckwith Street East, spaghetti dinner February 11, 4:30-6 p.m. Tickets are available at the Legion lounge or at the door.

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

Valentine Book Sale by the Friends of the Perth Library, Saturday, February 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the library lobby. Donate or Info: Martina 613-267-4494.

RURAL 4 hand euchre, every Friday 7 p.m. (Potluck first Friday of the month at 5:30). Montague Forget-Me-Not Seniors. Info: 613-283-8482.

Annual Dinner and Dance- Lanark County Cattlemen’s Assoc. Carleton Place Arena.

Sat. Feb. 6. Dinner by Waterfall Catering. Music: Glen Silverson Band. 6-7 p.m. social hour.

Dinner 7 p.m. Tickets: 613-267-3680 or from any director.

Artisans & Crafters Show, Sharbot Lake United (Church Hall), Sat Feb 13 (10-4pm) & Sun Feb 14 (11-2pm). 1040 Elizabeth St, Sharbot Lake. Info: 613-279-2245.

Bid Euchre, Every second Monday night, Feb 8 & Feb 22, 7:00 p.m. Tatlock Community Hall.

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).

Canadian Tai Chi Academy, every Mon, Fri., 9 a.m.-noon, Gallipeau Centre (small ballroom), All welcome. 613-269-3944, www.canadiantaichiacademy.org 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.

Christ Church in Ashton Pancake Supper- Shrove Tuesday, February 9, 5-7 pm. Have a hot, homey dinner, before your family’s busy evening begins.

Clayton Hall, Olde Tyme Music & Dinner, February 7, 2-6 pm supper at 5. All musicians welcome. Proceeds to Clayton Hall.

Community & Primary Health Care Diners Club, for seniors and adults with disabilities.

3rd Wednesday of each month at the Elgin Community Hall at 12 p.m. Reservations: Barb or Jean 613-272-8014.

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February will be another busy month at Perth’s Full Circle Theatre, as the area’s busiest theatre space gets back into action after a slow January.

One of the most important events will happen on Feb. 8, when BarnDoor Productions hold an open audition for the first of their special productions celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Perth Military Settlement.

The show, slated for production in June, is The Last Deadman, a drama with music about Canada’s Last Fatal Duel, which took place in Perth in 1833. It’s a show for young people: all of the participants in the actual duel were in their late teens, so it’s a chance for the area’s students to get involved in a challenging and exciting production. The play’s premiere production happened in a tent at Last Duel Park in 1983, just a few hundred feet from the grave of the duel’s victim. This production will take place at Full Circle Theatre, just a few hundred feet on the other side of that grave. Auditions take place at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 8. There are exciting roles for males and females from mid-teens to early 20s.

Film Night International continues their winter/spring series on Feb. 17 with the acclaimed movie, Trumbo. The movie tells the story of screenwriter Dalton Trumbon, blacklisted and jailed in the 1940s by the American House UnAmerican Activities Committee and his triumph over repression and censorship. Screenings are at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Information is at filmnightinternational.blogspot.ca.

Full Circle Theatre will be filled with rehearsals this month, too, as the second half of BarnDoor Productions’ 21st season is fully underway.

The 15-member cast of their April production of Dylan Thomas’ Under Milk Wood is already into rehearsal, while the two-person cast of David Mamet’s A Life In The Theatre have been hard at work since the beginning of the year for their Feb. 19 opening.

A Life In The Theatre, running Feb. 19 through 28, is a peek through the stage door at two actors as they work their way through a season of theatre at an unnamed regional playhouse. The cast consists of two veteran BarnDoor performers.

David Bird is Robert and Chris Angel is John. The two have

with music, high school drama, movies and more auditions for the Perth 200 shows.

A Life In The Theatre runs Feb. 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 21 and 28 at 2 p.m. at Full Circle Theatre, 26 Craig Street, Perth, near Last Duel Park. Tickets are $20 reserved, $22 at the door; students $10. To reserve, call 613 267 1884. No credit cards required; cash at the performance is requested. More information on A Life In The Theatre, auditions for the 200th anniversary productions and all of the others events at Full Circle Theatre is online at www.barndoorproductions.ca.

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Music and drama for Perth’s 200th. BarnDoor Productions will hold open auditions on Monday, Feb. 8 for The Last Deadman, the first of their special Perth 200 productions.

Seen here in a photo from the play’s 25th anniversary production in 2008, it’s a play about Perth’s famous duel and it features exclusively roles for teens and young adults. worked so well together in past BarnDoor productions, such as 2012’s Deathtrap and last summer’s The Merchant of Venice.

The show is directed by David Jacklin, whose personal “life in the theatre” began in 1974, at theatres large and small, across most of Canada and into the United States. After 42 years in the theatre, he feels ready to direct a play about it that was written while he was still at school.

The show is seriously funny, alternating scenes backstage and onstage, with the play’s actual audience finding themselves looking from behind the scenes toward an imaginary audience for the “plays within the play”. From a suspiciously “Chekhov” Russian play to an English parlour drama to a play about two castaways to a hospital melodrama, Mamet finds a lot of fun in the stereotypes of work-a-day theatre productions. He also looks carefully and closely at the vanities and eccentricities of that peculiar type of human known as an “actor” – and finds things both comic and admirable in them.

It’s a play full of both fun and thought and it is one of the earliest masterpieces from David Mamet, a writer who is one of the most important American playwrights of the last 50 years.

And, finally, BarnDoor Productions rounds off the month

on Feb. 29 with open auditions for the second of their Perth 200 musicals. This time it’s possibly the silliest musical ever written. Cheddar, subtitled “A musical comedy with gouda intentions”, is all about Perth’s 22,000 pound mammoth cheese and its many adventures around the world. Back in 1984, Perth Summer Theatre (BarnDoor Productions’ predecessor) looked for a fun way to tell the story of the cheese and decided to turn it into a Marx Brothers musical. That’s right: Groucho, Harpo and Chico chase the mammoth cheese from Perth to Chicago to London, England and sing and crack jokes along the way. It’s a lot of fun for a big cast and a darn good band. All of the music and the script, too, can be found on the audition page at BarnDoor’s website. The audition starts at 7 p.m. at Full Circle Theatre on Monday, Feb. 29. Take a leap and get involved in it!

To help those interested, BarnDoor Productions’ website has an auditions page, with scripts, scores and much more – including a special page of videos of all of the musical numbers from the planned fall show, Death & Taxes, The Musical – up on their website, so that potential performers can see and hear how much fun the shows are.

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Chiropractic Centre, 39 Bedford St., Westport. Appointments required. 613-342-3693, 1-800-465-7646 ext. 243.

C.P.H.C. formerly V.O.N. mobile clinic at the Town Hall, Westport. Open to anyone needing medical assistance. First Friday of every month, 9:30-2. Appointment (613)803-1710 or walk-in.

Dance, February 13, 8 pm-midnight, lunch 10:30 pm, Band: Shylo, Lyndhurst Legion.

Dance- Toledo Legion featuring Harry Adrain, Sunday, February 7. Doors open at 1 and dancing is from 2-5 followed by a hot supper.

Dinner & Movie Night, Clayton Community Hall, Linn Bower Lane, Clayton. Friday, February 5. Lasagna Dinner 5:00-6:30 p.m. Movie (Hotel Transylvania 2) starts at 6:30 p.m.

Elgin Lions Club hosting a “Country Music Open Mic”, Feb 6, 1-5 followed by Hot Meal, Elgin Lions Community Hall. Bar Available. Join us for fun, song and dance.

Euchre- every Monday afternoon. 1:00 p.m. South Elmsley Municipal Complex. Sponsor: Club 55. Light refreshments.

Exercise lead by a Registered Kinesiologist every Thursday, Country Roads Community Health Centre.

Intermediate 9:30-10:30; Beginner 10:45-11:45. Please call 613-284-2558 to arrange for your personal assessment.

Feb. 10, 2:00 pm, The New Horizon Club, Valentine’s Party and Karaoke. Burritt’s Rapids Community Centre. Members are encouraged to dress as their favourite artist (Elvis? Dolly?) New members are welcome.

Feb 14, Royal Canadian Legion Upper Rideau Branch 542 Westport Presents Jeff Code and his band Silver Wings. 2-6 pm. Light lunch, proceeds to the way & means committee.

Fun and Fitness Fridays 9-10, Ferguson Falls Hall.

Info: Wendy (613)259-2182.

Fun and Fitness Mondays 9:30-10:30, Middleville & Watson’s Corners Community Hall. 9:00-10:00 Snow Road Community Hall. Info: Wendy 613-259-2182.

Fun and Fitness Thursdays 9:30-10:30, Middleville Community Hall, 9 - 10 Snow Road Community Hall.

Info: Wendy (613)259-2182.

Fun and Fitness Wednesdays Lower Mobility Class, Chair based, 2-3pm at North Lanark Community Health Centre, 9:30 - 10:30 St. Andrews United Church, 115 Clarence St. Lanark Info: Wendy (613)259-2182.

Fundraising Meeting and General Meeting, February 11 at 7 p.m. Montague Forget-Me-Not Seniors. Info: 613-283-8482.

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

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.

Join us for lunch, St. Andrew’s United Church, Toledo, Sunday February 14, noon. Homemade soups, sandwiches, dessert and beverage. Proceeds going to Mission and Service. Everyone is Welcome Kitley Elders potluck lunch, February 18, 12 noon.

St Andrew’s United Church Hall, Toledo. Info: Alice 613-284-0307.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Tuesday, February 2, 9, 16, 23. Rosedale Hall, Montague, 9:30-11 a.m. Info: 613-283-0095.

Oxford Mills Community Association (OMCA), Pancake Supper, Shrove Tuesday, February 9, 5:30pm.

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Pancake Breakfast, Saturday, February 13, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. St. Andrew’s United Church Hall, Toledo. Pancakes, Maple Syrup, Sausages. Proceeds to The Breathe Dance Company’s Competitive Dance Team.

Pancake Supper, Tuesday, February 9, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

St. Bede’s Anglican Church, Nolans Corners, 1641 Rosedale Rd N. 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.

Shopping bus trip. Every 2nd Tuesday of the month (February 9). Leaving Portland Community Hall, 9 a.m.

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Shrove Tuesday pancake supper, February 9, 4:306:30, St George’s Anglican Church, Clayton. Info: 613264-1077 or www.stgeorgechurchclayton.webs.com Snow Road Snowmobile Club Breakfast, February 6, 8-11 a.m. at Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Road. Everyone welcome. You could win a Breakfast.

Spaghetti Night- First Friday every month, Feb 5, 5-7 p.m. Legion, Br. 231, Portland.

St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Newboro, Annual Shrove Tuesday Ham Supper with Pancake Dessert. Tuesday, February 9, Newboro Community Hall. 2 sittings: 5 p.m. and 6:15. Tickets/Info Joan Wright 613-272-5335.

The Catholic Women’s League of St. Bridget’s, Divine Mercy Retreat, Saturday, Feb. 6, BVM Hall, Stanleyville. Beginning 10 am, include Mass, quiet adoration and ending with benediction 3 pm. Bring bagged lunch.

Info: 613-267-1261.

The Rideau and District Old Tyme Fiddlers Assoc traditional old tyme fiddle and country music, starting Friday, 12 February, 7:30-11:30 pm, Alfred Taylor Centre, 2300 Community Way, North Gower. Information Irwin White 613-258-2258.

Toledo Legion, Sunday, February 7, Harry Adrain & Friends, 2-5. Everyone Welcome.

Valentine dance and silent auction, Clayton Community Hall, Saturday, February 13, hosted by St George’s Anglican Church. Doors open 7 p.m., music 8-12 Kyle Felhaver and friends. Round and square dancing. Tickets 613-256-9010.

Valentines Monday Night Bingo, Monday February 8. Doors open @ 6:00 pm play starts @ 7:00 pm - Progressive Toonie Pot. Win ‘Dinner Out’ gift certificates & prizes and surprises. Royal Canadian Legion Upper Rideau Br #542, Westport/

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)3832070.

Bingo, every Thursday evening, 7 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion Br 95. Info: 283-3292.

Contract Bridge, Hanley Hall, downstairs, Wednesday, February 10, 1 p.m. Info: 613-283-6116.

Duplicate bridge, every Monday night, Legion, 7 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)- February 9, 7 p.m. Salvation Army Church (side door). 613-283-0960.

Exercise lead by a Registered Kinesiologist every Monday and Thursday, 2 Gould St., Rideau Valley Diabetes Service/Telemedicine. Intermediate 9:30-10:30, beginner 10:45-11:45. Please call 613-284-2558 to arrange for your personal assessment.

Expand your family tree, Online resources. Wednesdays 1-4 pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 7283 Rogers Stevens Road. Info: 613-283-0711 Family Fun Bingo, Sunday February 7, from 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. at the RCAFA Hall, on Abbott St., Contact: Carol 613-284-0305.

Gambling Problem? There is help. Gamblers Anonymous, Tuesdays 7:30-9 p.m. 88 Cornelia St. 613-5673271.

Gentle Exercise at Rideau Valley Diabetes Services from 9:30-10:30 every Wednesday. Info: 613-284-2558.

Jewels Gently Used Clothing, 18 William St. E. February 5, Bag Sale, all day. Specific Tags.

Lunch and Card Party, sponsored by Eastern Star, Wednesday, February 17, Masonic Hall, 46 Russell St W. Lunch at 12 noon, cards 1-4 pm. Dessert and refreshments to follow.

Lushes with Brushes, paint night with local artist Jenine McCann. Heritage House Museum, Feb 18, 7-9pm. Register 613-283-6311 heritagehouse@smithsfalls.ca.

Ontario Early Years Centre infant playgroup, Monday, February 1, 8, 22. CROW office, 91 Cornelia Street W., 1-2 p.m. Info: 613-283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup Parent-run, Friday, February 5, 12, 19, 26. OEYC, 9-11 a.m. Info: 613283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Thursday, February 4, 11, 18, 25. Trinity United Church, 9:30 a.m.noon. Info: 613-283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Tuesday, February 2, 9, 16, 23. OEYC, 9 a.m.-noon. Info: 613-2830095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Wednesday, February 3, 10, 17, 24. Trinity Unite Church, 9:30-noon.

Info: 613-283-0095.

Pancake Breakfast, Smiths Falls Lions, held at the Smiths Falls Legion, 7 Main St. East. Saturday, SMITHS FALLS Feb.13, 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. Special Appearance “Gert” 4 hand euchre, Wednesday, February 10, 7:00 p.m. the Clown.

Reviving a Centuries Old Craft. Learn the craft of downstairs at the Legion, Main St. Good prizes, good Tatting Lace at a 2-part workshop, February 13th and food. 613-284-1074.

February 20th, from 1-3 p.m. Information/to register, 613-283-8560, 11 Old Sly’s Road.

Smiths Falls Toastmasters Club, meet Wednesday evenings 7-8:30pm, Healey’s Glass Ltd., 1 Abel Street. Penny Croghan 613285-1551 email: lookatyoupenny@ gmail.com or Steve O’Connor 613-485-3173 email: nevetso258@ gmail.com Or just drop by for a visit and see what we are all about !

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

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TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), A non-profit weight loss support group. Meetings every Thursday night. 46 Bell Ave. Smiths Falls. Info. 613-284-0183.

Valentine’s Supper, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Sunday, February 14. Mandarin chicken, potatoes, vegetables, dessert. Social time 4:30, dinner 5:30. Advance tickets only. Call 613-283-2318, 613-283-6987 or 613-283-7527.

Vine Rhymes, Smiths Falls songwriters, poets and story tellers, meet monthly for encouragement and support. Come share your gift.

Info: Helen (613)284-2243.

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Three workshops this March at food hub The Two Rivers Food Hub in Smiths Falls will be hosting three workshops in March to help people with food growing practices.

March 2 On March 2, the workshop will be called “Selling Food in Ontario”.

Participants will have a chance to create new opportunities for their farm or food processing business by learning how to expand into new markets such as grocery stores, restaurants, food hubs, schools, universities and other public institutions.

Workshops will feature presentations by local health units, OMAFRA and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, as well as a resource forum to connect you with local organizations that can help your business. Register at http://eastontlocalfood.ca/selling-foodto-ontario/.

and vegetables, regardless of the size of your operation, the long-term viability of your business depends upon your ability to provide consumers with safe, high quality product. Presented

by OMAFRA’s Foods of Plant Origin Program and facilitated

by Paul Bailey (risk identification and management coordinator), this full day, interactive workshop will provide essential risk management information tools.

Topics include: • Introduction to Food Safety; and, • Good Agricultural Practices for Land Use, Worker Health and Hygiene, Soil Amendments, Wildlife and Domestic Animals, Production Agricultural Water, Post Harvest Water, Postharvest Handling and Sanitation.

This event is organized by the Two Rivers Food Hub and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. Lunch and reference binder provided. Seating is limited.

Cost is $30 (includes fees and HST), register at https://www. eventbrite.ca/e/good-agricultural-practices-gap-workshoptickets-21086871400.

March 8 The March 8 workshop is entitled, “Good Agricultural Practices workshop: Assessing and Managing Food Safety Risks in Produce Production and Packing”.

As a grower/packer of fruits March 21

The March 21 workshop is, “Growing Hops in Eastern Ontario”.

Interested in growing hops, but not sure where to start?

This workshop is for you. With an explosion in craft breweries in Ontario, as well as strong demand for locally sourced ingredients, now is a perfect time to consider the option of growing hops.

Topics include: • Market demand for hops: who is buying, and what do they want; • Growing hops: start-up costs, sourcing materials, soil management, weed and pest control, harvesting, etc; • Processing hops: do you need to process? What are your options; and, • Exciting speakers include OMAFRA agronomy experts, Nicholas Schaut from Big Head Hops as a processor, Ron Brennan from Old 4th Hop Yard as a grower, and brewers from Beaus All Natural Brewery.

This event is organized by the Two Rivers Food Hub, Just Food and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.

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Smiths Falls Pet Valu staff and volunteers were kept busy Jan. 30 during their dog wash and nail trim fundraiser for the Lanark Animal Welfare Society (LAWS). More than $1,000 was raised through the event, which was so successful a second one is being planned for March 12.

Global Pet Food Stores are running their Show Us Your Heart campaign in February. The Stittsville location is supporting LAWS and LAWS’ representatives will be at the store Feb. 13 with an animal (or two) that are available for adoption.

It was a fantastic day on Saturday, Jan. 30 at Pet Valu in Smiths Falls during their doggie bath and nail trim event. Non-stop dog washing and pawdicures, plus baked goods (for humans) raised more than $1,000 for LAWS. Thank you Pet Valu and the washers, nail trimmers, bakers and all of you clean and classy dogs who participated. If you missed out on this one we will be doing it all again on March 12.

Got travel points that you aren’t using? Many points from bank cards and stores can be converted to cash or gift cards. Check with your bank or store and see if you can use those points to donate to LAWS. Many providers are limiting the period that you can accumulate the points. After a certain time (three to five years) you must use them or lose them. Why not donate them?

This week’s featured pets Elsa Elsa is a friendly girl who loves any kind of affection. She is a pretty, affectionate, warm-hearted, wise cat; a typical Calico. This charismatic girl is very popular among staff and volunteers as she charms you with her own special personality.

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meow when it’s feeding time.

In folklore and the history of many cultures, Calico cats are seen as peaceful, hopeful and lucky kitties. Elsa’s lucky day would be the day she gets to go to her forever home.

LAWS and the pound Even with all of the belt tightening and cuts, LAWS continues to be in a very dismal financial situation.

The LAWS board has decided that we cannot afford to continue taking in stray dogs from the municipalities. It was not a decision that was reached easily. Options were considered and reviewed over many weeks.

Finally it came down to the numbers. If we don’t do this we may not be around in six months to care for any animals. Hopefully this move can help LAWS to get back on our feet financially and look forward to a bright future where we can once again care for all of those with paws.

Buddy Buddy is a very playful, affectionate guy who loves to cuddle. The humans at the shelter absolutely adore him. He is very tidy and likes to keep himself looking gorgeous. Buddy

Wish list LAWS is in need postage stamps.

We also need bleach, HE laundry detergent, and Martingales (dog collars). We have once again been successful in contracting with Hills for dry food for all of the animals but still need canned kitten food of any brand. We would also welcome winter salt for ice, gift cards from hardware stores, yellow highlighters and white paint and primer.

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 613-283-9308.

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Sometimes there’s no easy answer to automotive-related issues “Hi Brian, I have a Buick Allure 2008 with the 308 motor.

Last summer there was noise around the motor, I thought it could be belt-tensioner pulley. I took it to the garage and they replaced the starter.

A few days later and a new starter it started making the same noise. I went back to the garage and they disconnected the alternator and it quit making the noise. They plugged it back in and it started again so they replaced the alternator.

The next day I had the same noise, so they took the new alternator off. The next day we had the same noise for a few hours. That was three weeks ago and we have not had the noise again.

Thanks, L” It would be really easy to say, no noise, no problem, glad I could help, but that’s not why I’m here.

I checked a GM bulletin database I have access to and couldn’t come up with anything specific to this Buick’s noise. Realize I’m only going from a written description which means it’s pretty much impossible for me to accurately suggest what might be causing this.

I’m assuming from what the repair shop has done that the noise is a pulley or belt type and from the fact that it went away when the alternator was unplugged leads me to believe that either the serpentine belt or tensioner pulley or some other pulley is the cause.

When an alternator is loaded with electrical demand it becomes harder to turn. It’s the job of the belt’s tensioner to keep the correct tension on the belt when this happens. Of course it can only do its job correctly if the belt is in good condition to begin with. GM did

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issue a bulletin back in 2013 regarding power steering pump/ pulley noise in cold weather operation due to the thickness of the fluid. If this is the cause, their recommendation was to flush and replace the fluid with a cold temperature certified fluid (GM part #10953484).

If there is no safety or function problem associated with this noise, it’s really up to the owner to consider what to do. After all, it is an eight-year-old vehicle

operating in less than ideal climate conditions. In light of this I would recommend the following if the noise ever returns (with no guarantee that it will solve it).

If the serpentine belt is older than four years; replace it. Have all pulleys checked for condition and alignment; replace as required. (GM recommends a laser alignment tool to check their alignment and few private shops I know have such a device). The tensioner pulley’s spring arm should be checked; if it’s original or weak; replace it.

But the best way to avoid trial and error such as this is to have a qualified tech confirm that he or she can duplicate the noise. If it only does it on cold start up for example, leave it at the shop parked outside overnight and

have it checked the next morning.

This may seem like a lot of work, but remember, we can all hear a noise but it’s impossible to see one and no two people will ever hear the same noise in exactly the same way.

FCA Canada (Fiat Chrysler Auto) recently announced a warranty extension to the fuel tanks on their very popular minivans.

It seems that some of the Dodge Caravans, Dodge Grand Caravans, and Chrysler Town and County vans from the 2004 and 2005 model years may experience problems with the fuel shut-off valve located in the tank. If this valve malfunctions it can cause engine stalling after a driver refills the tank. The original warranty was 3 years or 60,000 km from original new purchase and

the extended warranty is for 15 years from the new in-service date, regardless of distance travelled. Affected owners will be receiving a letter soon detailing this updated warranty.

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’ in the subject line or by post to Record News Communications, 65 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).

Yours in service Brian Turner

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Darlene Spence of Smiths Falls is celebrating after winning $140,375.80 with LOTTO MAX (Jan. 22, 2016 draw). Spence matched six out of the seven numbers plus the bonus number to win a second prize.

“I was totally shocked when I realized I won,” shared Darlene, while at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to claim her windfall. “I scanned my ticket at a number of retailers to be sure!”

The married mother of two plans to put her good fortune towards re-

tirement and helping out her family.

“My daughter has already earmarked some of the winnings to help with her student loans,” Spence said.

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The ability to exhale with ease is something many take for granted, but for those who struggle with lung conditions on a daily basis, the Perth Enrichment Program for Older Adults (PEP) is offering a program this month that is nothing short of a breath of fresh air.

“It definitely helped me,” said Marsha Saunders, who attended the previous Smiths Falls Breathe Well program.

Saunders initially took part in the program in support of her friend who lives with asthma and COPD never realizing the benefits she would gain from it.

Saunders believes her breathlessness is a legacy from her years of smoking, which she successfully gave up 10 years ago thanks to hypnosis.

“I don’t feel like my breathing ever came back,” Saunders said.

Nevertheless, Saunders is an active woman who walks regularly at the Smiths Falls Memorial Community Centre in the winter, but would need to use her inhaler before heading out.

The Breathe Well Live Well program is designed to help clients gain knowledge of their disease, manage their breathing challenges, and improve their exercise tolerance. In turn, this will help them achieve their optimal ability to carry out activities of daily living, regain independence and improve their overall quality of life. The exercises introduced by the program leaders were great for Saunders and have helped her manage her lung main-

tenance.

“It’s worth it,” she added. “I don’t want to rely on something if I can overcome it myself.”

The program is geared towards supporting clients with acute and chronic lung diseases such as COPD, Pulmonary Fibrosis, chronic bronchitis, have had a lung transplant, emphysema and chronic asthma.

Pauline Fitchett, executive director of Perth Enrichment Program for Older Adults, said, “We are so pleased to be offering a second Breathe Well Live Well Program in Smiths Falls. We invite residents in the Smiths Falls and Merrickville communities to join us in this educational rehabilitation course. The interest from clients has been very positive. We believe it will be a significant part of the process of improving their ability to remain at home as well and as long as possible.”

The next Smiths Falls’ maintenance program is scheduled to start Tuesday mornings from Feb. 23 to Tuesday, March 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at 2 Gould St., Smiths Falls (the Bridges space – located off of Elmsley Street.). The cost is $60 for the four-week program (to be paid in advance).

To register, contact the Perth Enrichment Program for Older Adults at 613-201-7172 or by email at info@morepep.ca.

Saunders said she plans to return to the program this month and will be bringing more than just her one friend with her. She encourages anyone who is experiencing See BREATHE page SF3

Police to combat crime, reward youth The Smiths Falls Police Service, Smiths Falls and District Crime Stoppers and Mac’s Convenience Stores have joined forces to combat crime and to reward youngsters for good deeds they perform anywhere that might otherwise go unnoticed.

Smiths Falls Police Officers that find children who demonstrate positive actions, positive behaviour and show acts of kindness toward others will be rewarded

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This campaign is to encourage young persons to obey the law and do good deeds thereby putting a heat on crime and keeping our town safe.

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Ongoing discussions with a France boat rental company, Le Boat, was highlighted at this week’s Smiths Falls economic development workshop as one of many promising economic boosts the town could see in the future.

Coun. Chris Cummings recounted a meeting he, Nicole McKernan and Malcolm Morris attended with the CAO of Le Boat in town last summer where many potential partnerships with the town were discussed.

“It was very exciting,” Cummings added. “They thought we were very well positioned.”

Nothing has been finalized to date, but some discussions have included basing a boat rental business for the Rideau Canal within the town and manufacturing boats in Smiths Falls.

In any case, all in council chambers Feb. 1 felt the economic spin off was assured.

“It could be a real game changer for us,” said Cyril Cooper, economic development officer for the town.

Le Boat is based out of Toulouse, France and is valued as an $18 billion company with cruises throughout the continent of Europe. Cooper noted both the town and the Ontario Ministry of Tourism were pursuing this company.

Another emerging niche the town

could capitalize on is the documented lack of manufacturing space in the west end of Ottawa, according to a study done by Sweeney & Associates.

Mayor Shawn Pankow said he sees the value in building the town’s commercial population to counteract the growing costs the municipality is facing now and in the future.

“I really believe there’s enough opportunity in Ottawa alone,” Pankow said.

Diversity was roundly supported with Coun. Lorraine Allen putting forward concrete sectors of interest such as distribution centres, call centres and agricultural businesses.

“I think there’s lots of potential,” Allen said.

Both Cummings and the mayor asked Cooper to continue on the course of enhancing lifestyle experiences and using this as a means to attract new business. When it comes to tourism, Pankow urged the development of on-the-water attractions.

Discussion around the horseshoe emphasized the importance of not only attracting new businesses, but in supporting existing businesses in their growth plans. According to statistics presented by Cooper, about 80 per cent of growth comes from the expansion of your existing commercial residents.

“That’s the key in my opinion,” said Coun. Joe Gallipeau.

It is for this reason that Cooper has committed to including a Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E) program into his Economic Development Plan he is currently crafting.

One of the most exciting and fastest growing existing businesses in town is Tweed Inc. who is currently positioning itself to capture the recreational marijuana market once Prime Minister Justin Trudeau passes legislation to this effect.

“Here’s a prime opportunity for Smiths Falls,” Cooper said.

Councillors all agreed with this notion, but stopped short of answering Cooper’s secondary question, which was in what way can the town position itself to take advantage of spin off businesses and share in Tweed’s success story.

A request to update and revamp the town’s database on available properties and land that was found on the economic development website was received. Cooper said a grant application has been submitted to the government to upgrade both this website and the town’s website.

He hopes to hear back on this application in the next month. Cooper wrapped up the workshop session by urging the business community and the community at large to release the struggles of yesterday and really commit themselves to focusing on the opportunities ahead so the town can move towards a brighter future.

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they received at this week’s open house will be folded into the final Strategic Plan that will go before council for approval later this month. Once this is complete, staff will turn their attention towards creating a monitoring program to measure results from the plan. This document will

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officer response.

“That is something to look at moving forward,” Inspector Needham said.

Currently, the township does not have a false alarm bylaw.

Dobson noted many of the townships historic false alarms originated from the former Rideau Regional Centre, which could explain why the line is trending downwards. The resolution that will go to council will simply ask for staff to prepare background information and provide it to council at a later date for discussion.

Similar bylaws do exist in most municipalities across Lanark County. Smiths Falls approved their false alarm bylaw for fire calls last year.

Ken Clupp, provincial appointee to the board, recommends allowing one false alarm freebie in the bylaw before a fine would be levied should a bylaw be enacted.

“That probably, in our case, would be enough,” Clupp said.

Inspector Needham recommended the township create a spreadsheet to track the locations of each false alarm so they can determine if there are any locations that are more frequent than others.

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breathing challenges to make a point of coming to the program.

“If we could get even two more people out that’s great,” Saunders said.

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PEP is a community based, adult day program as well as a separate therapeutic exercise and education program (Breathe Well Live Well). Our community based, adult day program is designed to support and enrich the functionality of older adults through individualized plans of care.

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be provided by April. Morris said it is likely an update to council will be presented about every six months to ensure they are on the right track.

The Feb. 1 open house is the most recent in a number of community input initiatives the town has undertaken since last May to craft the plan.

“This isn’t the end, this is really the beginning,” Morris said.

Another plan priority - community branding and marketing - will bring the community back once again for another public process.

This one will focus on what message the community wants to send out beyond its borders and how best to attract new residents, businesses and investments to the community.

“This is going to be a really exciting project,” Morris said.

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Clarification

In last week’s council briefs information was omitted during the presentation regarding the plant contract. Historically both Green Acres Greenhouses and Landscaping and Gemmell’s Garden Centre have been contracted to do work in the town. This year, these separate agreements will be brought into one contract for greater consistency.

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Fire chief recommends investigation into regional fire service Stacey Roy

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Smiths Falls Fire Chief Norman Beauchamp presented a number of cost saving measures for his department, but ultimately supported researching the feasibility of a regional fire service that could meet tomorrow’s needs better.

“The future of fire departments… is to have a regional fire department,” Beauchamp said.

He was asking for councillor support in developing a business plan to assess the viability of such a change, as well as the interest amongst the town’s neighbours. There have been no discussions with surrounding townships on this concept to date, but Malcolm Morris, CAO did confirm that Monday’s presentation to council was forwarded to township staff for their information. Coun.

Dawn Quinn was the only member around the horseshoe to publicly support the recommendation as a positive way forward.

“I like the idea of a regional fire service. Maybe there’s great savings for everybody here,” Quinn said.

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Smiths Falls Fire Chief Norman Beauchamp.

Rideau Lakes. The service covers care for: cardiac cases, CPR, breathing problems, or when the patient is unconscious, has chest pain or has suffered a fall or eye injury.

Beauchamp estimates the extension of this service into the urban area will cost an additional $6,000 a year with an expected volume of three incidents a week.

Mayor Shawn Pankow noted an incident the service responded to just last weekend in Rideau Lakes that allowed medical care to the patient in a timelier manner as the closest ambulance was on the other side of Carleton Place at the time.

“It’s critical that we have that ability to serve that need in our community,” Pankow said.

Emergency medical response a priority The suggestion to expand the fire department’s emergency medical response service beyond Rideau Lakes into the Town of Smiths Falls was identified as the number one priority by many councillors this week.

“I was excited to see this,” said Coun. John Maloney.

Fire department staff received their training in 2015, but had been Water rescue providing the service prior to this to Another significant recommen-

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• Extend dispatch service to the town’s public works and utilities department for overnight calls.

• Acquire the necessary training and equipment to provide pump testing and ground ladder testing to other fire departments with potential revenues of $3,000 a year.

• Negotiate a service agreement with the Village of MerrickvilleWolford to service the Jasper area, as well as renegotiate existing service agreements with Drummond North Elmsley and Rideau Lakes.

“Thank you very much for that.

That’s another option for us,” commented Coun. Chris Cummings.

• Join the Leeds-Grenville Mutual Aid Agreement program to gain access to further resources. The town already has such an agreement in place with Lanark County.

• Provide a 20 hour-a-week administrative support to the fire department to help with paperwork.

Beauchamp said the department is currently using existing town staff to fulfill this purpose. Malcolm Morris, CAO clarified this recommendation identifies the need for ongoing administrative support alone.

“What we haven’t come forward with is the solution and the solution may be internal,” Morris said.

All recommendations will be coming forward to future committee of the whole meetings for further discussion and action. However, Monday’s presentation also highlighted a number of completed actions the department has undertaken since 2013 to save money and improve efficiency. This includes decommissioning an aged pumper

($400,000 savings), which meant the station expansion was not needed ($500,000 savings) nor was regular maintenance ($6,000 a year savings). The department also adjusted its staffing for a $70,000 a year savings and is anticipating receipt of a new SCBA bottle system at the end of this month that will save the department $15,000 in SCBA cylinder replacements. The department’s restructuring into platoons, which means only the number of firefighters needed for a call are dispatched rather than all service members receiving the call, has saved the town $24,000.

“I’m proud of these savings,” the chief said.

His work continues on. The department’s newly crafted Fire Prevention Plan aims to improve the town’s statistics when it comes to residential fires, as almost 80 per cent of all fatalities come from residential fires. The current numbers show Smiths Falls at the top of the list with 2.97 residential structure fires for $1,000 of assessment when compared to their closest comparators in West Nipissing (2.683) and Edmundston, New Brunswick (1.067).

“That means we have to question is the fire prevention we are doing meets the right target,” Beauchamp said.

This is why the town has completed a new Fire Prevention Plan for the service, which is in line with the plan implemented two years ago in Edmundston. The chief said he is optimistic Smiths Falls will see their numbers reduce to the neighbourhood of this east coast sister community in the coming years.

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dation to receive verbal support this week was a $27,000 investment to purchase a light boat and staff training to perform water and ice rescues.

Beauchamp noted in his first 24 years as a firefighter he came across three water rescue calls, yet the Smiths Falls service experiences three calls every two years.

“It’s a risk,” the chief said.

The busy Rideau Canal and its three lock stations within the town’s limits is both beautiful and risky for boaters and swimmers.

“We have a lot of water in this area with the Rideau Canal so, to me, that would be an important thing to do,” said Coun. Joe Gallipeau.

To implement this service adequately, the department needs to introduce a three-lieutenant system that will provide on scene command, training and will work with the platoon structure already in place since last July. It is also a requirement under the Health and Safety Act. “We will not hire any new staff.

That would be within,” Beauchamp said.

The higher wages would be an additional $7,500 a year and is a requirement of the Health and Safety Act. Other recommendations, which were presented this week include: • Increasing their dispatching service to other communities. Beauchamp noted the town has received and is currently working to fulfill four Requests for Quotations for this service from surrounding communities. It was noted any expansion would not require additional

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chamber in the past year because the membership numbers were dropping.

“It looks to me like they’re getting it together,” he said. “The membership is starting to increase. I encourage businesses to join the chamber, as they need the revenue to be effective.”

Mayor recognizes importance of community involvement and communication “I want to thank residents and business owners for getting involved in local groups, such as Vision 2020, the chamber, service clubs and special events organizers,” said Nash. “These groups are important stakeholders and we look forward to their input for our advisory and ad hoc committees, such as strategic planning, open spaces and signage.”

He also extended thanks to local media for their contribution to improved communication between council and the public.

“There has already been a significant improvement in communication and we’re continuing to improve on that.”

Montague reeve supports regional police board model Stacey Roy

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Montague Reeve Bill Dobson supports the concept of a Lanark County Police Services Board (PSB) if it helps member municipalities grapple with the cost of the service.

“That is our biggest issue,” Dobson said of the cost of policing.

In 2014, the rural municipality was forced to raise taxes 4.7 per cent to cover the rising price of police service under their existing OPP contract. Dobson estimates between 83 to 85 per cent of this bill comes from staffing costs, which is why Montague and other Lanark County communities are looking at how they can make officers’ time as productive as possible. The seasoned politician sees removing unnecessary work such as police officers presenting statistics to all seven Lanark County PSBs may be one approach to tackling the cost of police.

“That’s one of the directions that we’re

looking at,” Dobson said.

Further information into the prospect of a countywide PSB will likely be gathered when the regional police service boards meet again this April. At this time Dobson said he is keen to hear from the OPP delegates if the rules around representation on a PSB can be flexed to allow seven seats at the table instead of the mandated five.

“Nobody had any answers as to whether it would or not,” remarked Inspector Derek Needham of the OPP during the township’s regular PSB meeting held Jan. 26.

The Montague board deferred further discussion on the matter until such details are known.

Dobson said he isn’t concerned about a county PSB’s ability to represent all municipalities equally having seen the successful efforts of the regional information meetings Lanark County PSBs have hosted for his last 10 years in politics.

“It would be inclusive and representative

enough to satisfy the needs of Montague,” Dobson said.

Regardless of what is done, municipalities realize the increasing cost of policing is something they have to get a handle on before it rises beyond their reach. Another means of reigning in police costs is through preventative policing. In Lanark County, this approach to saving funds has taken the form of a joint initiative known as the Situation Table. The Situation Table gathers a variety of community stakeholders who will work collaboratively to resolve specific cases in a more formalized referral system. Dobson said he was first introduced to this concept about three years ago at a national conference when it was known as Police Hubs, but said he is optimistic about the potential savings collaboration can provide.

“That’s what we should be doing with everything,” Dobson said.

The ultimate goal of the Situation Table is to address problems before they grow.

Dispute at Smiths Falls hockey game leads to charges Smiths Falls Police received a complaint of an altercation at a recent Junior A Bears hockey game Jan. 22 between two youth.

After investigating the incident a 13-yearold youth was charged with assault with a weapon and uttering threats. He was released to his parent with a future court date.

Smiths Falls Police officers conducted a traffic stop on Jan. 28 and found the male youth passenger on conditions was in the company of the adult driver who had a criminal record. The 16 year old youth was arrested and charged with breaching his non communication condition. He was later released to a parent with a future court date.

Threats results in charges Smiths Falls Police investigated an incident Jan. 26 of threats being made against Male breaches curfew condition persons and property. Two 17-year-old On Jan. 28, a Smiths Falls youth aged youth were arrested and held pending a bail 17, was found out in the downtown area at hearing on numerous charges including night. breaching previous release conditions.

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Threatening text messages lead to arrest On Jan. 20 Smiths Falls Police were contacted by a complainant who reported that he had received a number of recent text messages from a female, threatening him harm. Officers viewed the messages and confirmed their content. As a result, a 23-year-old Smiths Falls woman has been arrested and charged with uttering a threat to cause bodily harm. She was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Smiths Falls Police Service urges anyone with further information regarding this incident, or similar incidents, to call their service at 613-283-0357 or anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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January.

“Amazingly, the treasurer may still make that date, but he’s swamped.”

He said the draft budget has yet to be fiJennifer Westendorp nalized. jwestendorp@metroland.com “We’re very close to our first draft being “Our two main priorities are restoring our finished,” said Nash. “Next year, I’d like to webpage, which has been down for a couple do something like North Grenville and the days, and finding an interim CAO,” said County (United County of Leeds and Grenville) did this year, which is have public input Nash.

He explained council is working as quickly meetings prior to the first draft.” as possible, within the procurement policy, to get the website back up and running. The rea- Merrickville and District Chamber of Commerce elects board of directors son for the website failure is still unknown.

Merrickville-Wolford Mayor David Nash “We are also working on finding an interim CAO while our CAO is off on sick leave,” attended the Merrickville and District Chamhe said. “We wish her a speedy recovery and ber of Commerce meeting on Jan. 27.

“They identified a board of directors,” he hope to see her back to work in the near fusaid. “I just want to make residents aware ture.”

He said council is trying to contact a re- that the chamber has a dynamic team and by working together, it attracts the visitors our tired CAO to fill the position temporarily.

“It’s setting our budget back because our community relies on.”

He explained he had concerns about the treasurer is acting CAO in her absence and

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Opry show, dance to be held in Perth Feb. 21 Benefit concert aims to help Michelle Brazeau’s family Laurie Weir

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Freddy Dixon is pictured with Arlene Quinn during a recent Ottawa Valley Opry Show and Dance at the Gallipeau Centre last year. The pair, and many others, will be on stage at the Perth Royal Canadian Legion on Feb. 21.

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Freddy Dixon and company will be on the road again entertaining the public at the Perth Royal Canadian Legion on Sunday, Feb. 21 for an Ottawa Valley Opry Show and Dance.

The country crooner, now in his early 70s, has been performing in local bars and more recently, on Ottawa Valley Opry stages, for years. He says he’ll go until “I can’t go any more. I’m having way too much fun to stop.”

The show is a special one for Dixon, who will be launching his new CD, “Them Good Old Boys” which is currently available for purchase at Shadowfax in Perth.

“It took about a year and a half to record,” Dixon said.

The album has evolved from songs he wrote about his heroes in country – and rock – music. He enjoys the flavours of Stompin’ Tom Connors, a Canadian musician who purchased one of Dixon’s songs and recorded it, The Ballad of Stompin’ Tom Connors.

It’s a funny story about the sale of that gem, Dixon recalls, “and not a word of it’s a lie.”

He laughs and launches into the tale of sending a vinyl record to Connors’ agent wrapped in a paper bag and fishing line.

“I didn’t have a piece of tape to my name,” he said. “They thought it was the best marketing tool around… it wasn’t about marketing, it was about poverty.”

Most of the songs on this CD are written by Dixon. He also performs a few covers with some Easter eggs – hidden gems – like the saxophone solo on Bob Seger’s Against the Wind track.

In a song that stands out, One Night in the Perth County Jail, Dixon tells the story about landing the night in a cell with drunks he didn’t know.

He confesses, “I knew them all!”

The CD also features lyrics recognizing Stompin’ Tom, Sam Kelford, and Ronnie Hawkins.

They’re all “good old boys,” he says.

“I met them all and there can never be enough of them.”

Dixon said he appreciates the helping hand he’s received from Chris Must along the way. Must, no stranger to the music industry himself, has helped Dixon with his book launch a couple years ago (“Country & Real People I Have Met”), as well as marking and public relations.

With someone who has broad musical tastes, Must said, “I appreciate the diversity of this CD.” Dixon adds, “It’s the best one I ever did.”

The CD features Ottawa Valley’s best pickers, including Steve Piticco, Brad Scott, Keith Grass, Kirk Armstrong, Dean Batstone.

Bass and slide, and piano players include Jeff Cole, drummer Terry “Kit” Kittmer. Background vocalists are Kathleen Stroud, Armstrong,

Tracy Prescott Brown and sax player Wayne Mills.

You’ll also hear the pedal steel guitar sounds by Al Brisco, and Must on the harp.

“We put this together with Captain Kirk,” Dixon said of Armstrong’s studio in Carleton Place.

“And Ted Daigle’s committed interest in country music makes him a good old boy, too.”

Dixon is a member of the Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall of Fame and was inducted as the Entertainer of the Year in 2000. He has shared the stage with Lynn Anderson, Hawkins, Connors, Bobby Bare, Ronnie Prophet, Stone Wall Jackson and Johnny Duncan.

“It’s dedicated to my father, Howard,” Dixon said. “People knew him as Moose.”

Ottawa Valley Opry The Ottawa Valley Opry Show and Dance will start at the Perth Royal Canadian Legion on Feb. 21 at 2 p.m.

The house band will feature Mills on saxophone, Kittmer on drums, Jack Denovan on keys, Fred Ducharme on bass with emcee Charlie Kitts, another Ottawa Valley Hall of Famer.

The event will feature signers Jamie McMunn, Peter Dawson, Arlene Quinn and Steve Piticco.

As for how long they will perform, is anyone’s guess, according to Dixon.

“We’ll play until the last man (or woman) standing is not standing anymore.”

Tickets are $20 and are now available at Shadowfax, 67 Foster St., Perth. Call 613-267-6817 or visit www. shadowfax.on.ca or pick up your ticket at the door.

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Dance in the name of compassion.

The Breathe Dance Company in Merrickville is putting on a benefit concert in support of Michelle Brazeau’s family.

Brazeau died in December after a battle with pancreatic cancer, which she was diagnosed with in August, 2015. Brazeau was a 30-year-old mother of three, who lived in Merrickville.

The community rallied around her to raise some $36,000 through fundraising efforts.

Next month’s concert, which will feature a performance by Breathe’s competitive dance team, will be held at St. Michael Catholic High School in Kemptville on Saturday, Feb. 20.

Doors open at 2:30 p.m. and the show starts at 3 p.m.

“It’s a celebration of life for Michelle Brazeau and her family,” explained Lindsay Roney, Breathe Dance Company owner and director.

She said a member of the Brazeau family is a dancer and part of the Breathe family.

“We want to show that we support them,” she said.

Tickets are being sold at Breathe, located at 629 St. Lawrence Street

in Merrickville, at a cost of $10 each or by donation. All proceeds from the concert will be going to Michelle Brazeau’s family.

The Booster Club at Breathe will also be holding a bake sale during the concert, to bolster funds for the family.

“We wanted our dancers to come together to do something for someone else,” said Roney. “Why not do something in our own community for our own families?”

The Booster Club is also hosting a pancake breakfast on Saturday, Feb. 13, from 8 a.m. to 12 noon, at St. Andrews United Church in Toledo, located at 284 County Rd. 8.

“The dancers and their parents are organizing it and serving the breakfast,” she said. “All the proceeds are going towards the Breathe Dance competitive team, to help cover competition fees. If dancers are participating in more than one category, the cost of competing can get really high. No one can afford that. Holding fundraisers helps cover the costs for the dancers.”

She explained the team will be representing the community in five competitions this year, including Champions Dance and Shine Dance.

For more information about the fundraisers, or to get tickets, email breathedanceco@gmail.com.

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Monday February 8th, 2016 7:00 PM Planning Councillor Faye Campbell Tuesday February 9th, 2016 7:00 PM Council Reeve Richard Kidd Thursday February 18th, 2016 7:00 PM Recreation Reeve Richard Kidd Tuesday February 16th, 2016 6:00 PM Public Work Councillor Brian Dowdall Tuesday February 16th, 2016 Immed. Following Finance Deputy-Reeve Sharon Mousseau Detailed agendas for meetings are available for review on the Township website at www.twp.beckwith.on.ca or at the Township Office 24 hours prior to the meeting

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Heritage House Museum marks 35 years of preserving the past in 2016 Stacey Roy

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The historically designated mirror image home on Old Slys Road known as Heritage House Museum is celebrating 35 years of preserving the town’s past to inform its future with plans for a June tea on the lawn.

Plans are underway to host an anniversary lawn party at the museum Sunday, June 12 to mark the official opening of the Smiths Falls museum that was held June 13, 1981. Carol Miller, museum curator said the board’s hope is to honour Joan Hogan, Ron Stewart and Bill Dobson, the three remaining original historical society members who worked back then to bring the museum from dream to reality.

“I think these founders had the foresight to preserve and to have a place to celebrate our history,” Miller said.

The story of the museum begins back in 1967 when the University Women’s Club produced a town history as part of a Centennial project and had this recommendation to make after their hard work.

“In preparing this work, we were amazed at the amount of information and articles of an historic nature which are still available in Smiths Falls. It is our hope that this booklet will arouse public support for the establishment of a museum in town so that these valuable relics of our past will not be lost,” the book’s preface reads.

The club volunteered proceeds of their book for this cause, as did a similar project completed by the Smiths Falls Historical Society in 1971 who echoed the same recommendation. While the interest to celebrate and preserve town history was strong, the decision on where it would be housed wouldn’t be made until 1977 when the town purchased what is today Heritage House Museum.

“It didn’t just suddenly appear,” said Hogan.

The trio had an opportunity to recount their lengthy journey to opening a museum Jan. 28 when Heritage House Museum hosted a slide show on their history. The house was built by Joshua Bates in the 1860s during a very trying time for the businessman. At the time, Bates felt the railway would go through Smiths Falls and so built the house in defiance of his circumstances. Dobson said he believes that is why he built the home in a mirror image design so that he could take advantage of the waterfront view from one side and the coming and going of the train from the other.

During his presentation Jan. 28, Ron Stewart noted this distinctive feature of the house as a symbol of the museum’s place in the community and its strong future.

“This mirror image landmark has windows that look to our past and to our future,” Stewart later commented. “This house will stand long after all of us are gone. Future generations will value the artifacts that you have gathered here.

You have made this a treasure house that our town council must appreciate.”

However much love Bates put into the homestead, he didn’t get to live there very long having died on Jan. 1, 1864 after declaring bankruptcy. The following year Truman Ward, another prominent Smiths Falls resident, purchased the home at a Brockville mortgage sale. It was because of the Ward family’s influence on the town as one of its founders that prompted the historical society at the time to dedicate a certain number of rooms to depicting life during their occupancy.

Between this time and 1977 when the town bought the property, those in support of a lo-

dustrial past, while acting as a community gathering space.

“I think it teaches us where we come from,” Dobson added. “It helps you when you’re looking at the future.”

Miller describes the museum as a vibrant community hub that contributes to the town’s economic, tourism and historical present. In Stewart’s closing comments Jan. 28, he made mention of the town’s ongoing Service Sustainability Review process and past concerns that the museum may be in danger.

“It is our mandate to our town council to preserve and maintain what you have created.

If town councils now and in the future do not commit to this, Mr. Chairman, then I can assure you there will be many more ghosts come Submitted photo to guard this old house,” Stewart said.

Though not a popular decision at first, by the time Heritage House Museum opened to Many believe the museum is haunted by the community in June 1981 it had a number of supporters. Above is a picture of from this ghosts be it the Bates couple or others who have called the house their home. opening day 35 years ago. cal museum formed a Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (LACAC) and made many presentations to local organizations, while gaining the support of Joyce Brennan who was then a town councillor. This was critical as council support was a requirement for ministry support.

During the Jan. 28 event, Hogan credited the council of the day and many local residents who held fundraisers, donated plants for the garden and otherwise provided the community support needed to achieve ministry funding. However it wasn’t easy.

“We had a slight opposition at one point,” Hogan recalls.

The significant financial support the town needed to invest in the new museum was difficult for some taxpayers to reconcile given the long list of local needs and the building’s condition.

However, supporters and history buffs saw the value in the little updated home Joshua Bates built in the 1800s as its original condition only added to its heritage value.

“It was exciting because what we were trying to do was restore it to the period,” Dobson said.

He volunteered his time to complete an interior research design study that was submitted to the ministry to prove the building’s historical value. He recalls collecting 85 paint samples and a particularly exciting find in what is today the small upstairs gallery that houses the museum model.

“It was actually one of my favourite jobs I ever had. It was like working as a private investigator,” Dobson said.

When he entered the room he quickly noticed the pine baseboard on the far wall was cut into two sections. Dobson knew pine was plentiful at the time the house was built and so baseboards would have been installed in one piece and not cut up. He decided to investigate further and discovered two different paint samples on either side of the cut baseboard and a false brick wall behind the drywall. Once it was determined the bricks weren’t original to the house, the historical society removed them to reveal the beautiful fireplace that can be seen at the museum today.

“We were able to restore that to its original form,” Dobson said.

The immense work undertaken to restore the building to its former glory ultimately moved the community behind the concept of a museum, and the society began to accept many artifacts, as well as landscaping and monetary donations.

“The support that the museum received, and has since received from individuals, various organizations and service clubs is indicative, I

think, of the definite place that Heritage House has in our community,” Hogan said in her Jan. 28 speaking notes.

A big part of this turn was an open house the society held early in 1981 that welcomed the public into what would become their museum.

Hogan recalls standing at the door with Joyce Brennan worrying if anyone would attend to suddenly wondering if they had enough coffee on hand.

“All of a sudden the two of us looked up and there was a steady stream of people coming up the walk,” Hogan recalls.

Today, the Heritage House Museum stands as a constant reminder of our material and in-

Anniversary dinner In addition to the June tea on the lawn, Heritage House Museum will be marking its special anniversary Oct. 1 with a joint 35th anniversary celebration with the Lanark County Genealogical Society who is marking the same anniversary. Plans for this event are still under development, but Miller said it is expected to include workshops and family-friendly activities. Speakers are also hoped to be part of the special event ending with a heritage dinner to round out the night.

The museum is working on many online projects including digitizing their photographs and archival material and creating online exhibits.

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The art of being neighbourly

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hen I was a child I was a devoted fan of Mr. Roger’s Neighbourhood who every episode would sing “won’t you be my neighbour?” In our current climate of more needs and less money, municipalities like Perth and Smiths Falls are realizing just how precious being neighbourly really is.

Our rural reality has meant that area municipalities have long pulled together when it comes to really big needs like emergency services (through mutual aid agreements and economic development efforts), but the increasing strain of the infrastructure deficit and policing costs has turned up the heat on this foundational relationship Remember When making partnerships with your This undated image provided by the Heritage House Museum shows the former Fire Hall tower connected neighbours even more crucial. to town hall, as well as the houses that have been replaced by the current fire hall. If you have a picture you The challenge facing municipal councils today is, exactly how would like to share with Remember When please email ljweir@metroland.com or drop it off at 65 Lorne do they break the mould of past Street, Smiths Falls, Ont. partnership thinking and forge a new vision that includes innovative collaborative opportunities?

Perth Mayor John Fenik recently spoke to this type of innovation during a recent town council session where he mused about the benefits and cost savings to be had should surrounding municipalities coordinate their staff training. This could either be in the form of a group travel or in bringing trainers down to Lanark County.

Smiths Falls has been giving this topic considerable time and have come up with multiple options, including the recently presented concept of a regional

STACEY ROY For the Record fire department. Most of our fire services operate primarily on volunteer power and frequently call in reinforcements from the region when a persistent burn presents itself, so the regional service makes sense to me. Other staff level discussions at council have tossed out the savings to be had in sharing public works equipment among communities and creating a regional police force.

These are all good ideas and ones that will require significant negotiations and planning before they become a reality. My concern is will our rural neighbours be able to withstand the rising costs in services long enough for this long term solution to come to pass? Is there not a short term solution that could bridge the time between now and then and provide much needed relief on municipal budgets? I don’t know the answer to this question, but I sure would like to.

Moving into these discussions on a regional level will take patience on the part of all participants. It will be crucial for local politicians to be able to leave their community-centric views behind and come into the room with an openness to find the best regional solution for all. The alternative of remaining as we are is simply not sustainable.

Giving voice to those without one Glenn Foster and Lynn McIlroy of Faithful Friends, harmonize during A Lighthouse Concert held recently at Portland United Church.

The free-will offering concert that night supported Lighthouse Learning & Development Centre and the church in Aurora, Ont. The Lighthouse centre was created in September 2015 to provide learning opportunities for children with autism.

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Great cast but latest Kung Fu Panda film still Jack Black’s show universe provides Po with some insight. Po’s biological father, Li (Bryan Cranston), has found his son.

While Po is reunited with his father, Oogway (Randal Duk Kim) is doing battle with an old enemy in the spirit realm.

Kai (J.K. Simmons) has taken the chi of every master in the spirit realm. With it he defeats Oogway, steals his chi, and uses it to return to the mortal realm.

Kai is soon cutting a swath of destruction stealing the chi of any who stand in his way as he comes for the Dragon Warrior.

To defeat this new enemy Po will have to fulfill the prophecy that Oogway set in motion all those years ago. Po will have to learn to master his chi, and what it truly means to be the Dragon Warrior.

I want to start with just how gorgeous Kung Fu Panda 3 is.

It goes from achingly beautiful set pieces of this mythical

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China to incredibly fluid action sequences creating a rich and vibrant world. The story is everything you’d expect. It is funny, heart warming, and clever.

It’s the kind of tightly written story where everything fits together like pieces of a puzzle.

Of course the kung fu is awesome. Sure it’s animated, and completely divorced from the laws of physics, but it is so well done you don’t care.

In these characters they’ve created such interesting individuals, and given them such good lines it’s hard to pick a favourite. Combine that with such talent as Dustin Hoffman,

CFUW to learn about value of Victim Services at Feb. 8 meeting You arrive home late at night, alone, and discover a door has been damaged and your home has has been broken into. The police arrive and suggest contacting Victim Services, an invaluable program in Lanark County to assist victims of crime and tragic circumstances.

Please join the Canadian Federation of University Women as we explore and learn about Lanark County and Leeds and Grenville Victim Services.

Please join the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) Perth and District on Monday, Feb. 8 at the Canadian Legion Building at 26 Beckwith Street East in Perth at 7 p.m. to learn more about Lanark County and Leeds and Grenville Victim Services.

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tor of Leeds Grenville and acting director of Lanark County Victim Services will join us and share this fabulous program with us. Volunteer opportunities will also be discussed.

Victim Services in both Lanark County and Leeds and Grenville is a community and volunteer based response program that provides immediate, short-term crisis intervention services to persons affected by crime, tragic circumstances and disaster. Victim Services works in conjunction with local police services and the county fire services. As well, Victim Services may offer some assistance towards expenses through the Victim Quick Response program. The Victim Services program operates seven days a week, 365 days a year with the

mandate to offer victims immediate support and to assist with referrals to other community agencies.

Mark Monday, Feb. 8 on your calendar as this is a very informative presentation and one you certainly do not want to miss.

CFUW is an organization of women, linked locally, nationally and internationally, to promote quality education, encourage participation in public affairs and improve the status of girls and women, all in an atmosphere of cooperation, fun and friendship. More information about CFUW Perth and District is available on our website: www.cfuw-perth-district.com.

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UCDSB trustees release results of Ipsos Reid culture survey The Upper Canada District School Board’s (UCDSB) board of trustees has released results of a detailed survey into how parents, students and the public feel about the board and how it is meeting its strategic goals.

The UCDSB Culture Survey of Students and Staff was presented Jan. 27 by the board of trustees. The Ipsos Reid survey, conducted and compiled over the past year, was comprised of three interconnected surveys

which sought responses from staff, students, and parents.

Results will help trustees better understand the current learning environment, and gain clarity on how well students and staff are aligned with the core district objectives and critical success factors outlined in our strategic plan, said chair Jeff McMillan.

“This survey asked some serious questions and we received honest responses,” said McMillan. “There are many areas of

our work we are very proud of and, like any organization, areas that need improvement.

We accept this because for any organization to improve, you need to value, engage and embrace feedback.

“We will use this data to get better.”

During the process, the board received 1,710 responses from staff, 527 from elementary and secondary students, and 609 from parents.

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Angelina Jolie, David Cross, Jackie Chan, Lucy Liu, Seth Rogen, Kate Hudson, Randall Duk Kim and James Hong, and you have something special.

As Li, Bryan Cranston has just the right mix of Panda laziness and fatherly protec-

tiveness. The Kung Fu Panda villains have always been complex, and J.K. Simmons captures it beautifully while still being both funny and deadly.

Of course this is still the Jack Black show. Black brilliantly gives Po this sense of wonder and joy, tempered with a strong

sense of right and wrong. Po is funny, relatable and heroic.

He’s truly awesome.

This third film feels like the final one. If so then I’ll miss these movies, but I have to admit this is a great ending.

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MOVIE: Kung Fu Panda 3 STARRING: Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Bryan Cranston, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, David Cross, Lucy Liu, Randall Duk Kim, James Hong, Kate Hudson and J.K. Simmons DIRECTORS: Alessandro Carloni and Jennifer Yuh RATING: G I’ve said it before, but I’m compelled to say it again: the Kung Fu Panda movies are the best kung fu movies. Animated or not, Kung Fu Panda 3 is a piece of kung fu perfection.

Shifu (Dustin Hoffman) has decided Po (Jack Black) is ready to take the next step in his training. It’s time for the student to become the teacher.

Only it turns out Po is a terrible teacher.

Po has a ways to go before he can fill Shifu’s shoes. Po simply doesn’t know himself well enough. Fortunately the

A look into dangers of using herbicide to control wild parsnip outbreak in Lanark County harmful and ineffective. Listed below are several procedures that the county needs to follow, in keeping with the guidelines set out by the manufacturer and as specified in the Best Management Practices issued by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.

During the trial spraying that took place last May and June, the only public notification given by the county was announcements in the paper, which are easily overlooked. Notification of individual affected landowners is required – what is the cost for that?

A detailed survey of wild parsnip infestations and the location of water bodies and water in ditches (often concealed by vegetation), as well as nontarget plants, including trees, will need to be performed. When you consider the hundreds of kilometres of county roads – what is the cost for that?

Any spraying will need to be timed to avoid windy weather (to prevent drift of the herbicide to agricultural crops and beehives) and wet or rainy weather.

Any contractor hired to spray may factor in lost time into the spraying quote – what is the cost for that?

Areas that are sprayed will leave lots of bare patches (remember, nearly all the broad-leafed plants will be killed), perfect for the wild parsnip seeds lying dormant in the soil to sprout and replace the dead plants. These areas will need to be over-seeded with native plants – what is the cost for that?

It won’t be long before the sprayed weeds develop a resistance to ClearView, classified as a Group 4 herbicide, putting it in the same category as 2,4D,

which is commonly used on farms.

These weeds will then start proliferating among all the crops now sprayed with 2,4D, and take chemical warfare to a whole new level. What is the cost for that?

Given all these concerns, isn’t using ClearView, and possibly more lethal herbicides such as TruVist (once ClearView loses its effectiveness), like playing with fire?

The real (environmentally sustainable) heroes Because wild parsnip is a nuisance and has been added to Ontario’s list of noxious weeds, any infestations that create problems for farmers and other residents must be dealt with. Really, there are far better alternatives to a blanket spraying program – more environmentally friendly and cost-effective ones. In lieu of chemicals, why not call on two tried-and-true heroes – human ingenuity and the trusty Bush Hog? We need to conduct a detailed survey of infestations, using non-chemical strategies such as hand-pulling (wearing gloves, of course!), cutting, or tarping for small patches, The resulting bare patches then need to be overseeded with desirable plants. For larger infestations, we need to mow the wild parsnip once only, but time the mowing just before the plant flowers or sets seed. In the case of roadside mowing, which needs to be done anyway to preserve sightlines for traffic, no additional cost is incurred to remove the wild parsnip.

Should there be underlying rocks or especially wide expanses of wild parsnip (although Bush Hogs are available

that can cut swaths of up to two metres), special attention may be needed to resolve the problem, but the additional cost is unlikely to come close to the cost for proper implementation of spraying, and the total environmental and health benefits of not spraying are self-evident.

We also need to make sure that residents are well informed about wild parsnip. They should be able to identify it, know how to safely remove it without injury to themselves, and, if skin contact followed by sun exposure does occur, how to treat the lesions – just as is done with other noxious weeds, such as poison ivy.

A happy ending?

With proper management, using environmentally sustainable solutions, we can control the spread of this plant.

Also, it could very well be that all this concern about wild parsnip is a tempest in a teapot. Perhaps, if we just allow nature to take its course, while continuing to mow wild parsnip before it goes to seed, this invasion will subside, just as the purple loosestrife invasion did, not that long ago. In fact, Lanark County also happens to be home to a potential nemesis for wild parsnip, the parsnip webworm. So – could the actual real hero be the parsnip webworm?

At this time, Lanark County council has voted to proceed with spraying county roadsides, but individual municipalities have the choice to opt out of spraying. Won’t you help to create a happy ending to this story by contacting your municipal councillors in the next short while, to request that they vote against spraying?

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Ever since the news first surfaced last May that Lanark County was planning to conduct a trial roadside spraying a few weeks after they announced it, to assess the effectiveness of the herbicide ClearView in killing wild parsnip, there have been a lot of questions, facts and myths circulating wildly in the media and the community.

The (supposed) villain Wild Parsnip! the news headlines blared. It maims, blinds and kills people! It kills livestock too! Hogwash!

Apart from burns and blisters in some people, there is no verifiable evidence of anything worse. The facts, unfortunately, don’t sell newspapers, but here they are.

Wild parsnip is a biennial plant.

That means its full life cycle lasts two years. That’s all. After that, the plant dies. It starts out as a rosette in the first year, only sending up the tall flowering spike (that strikes fear in all and sundry) in the second year. This plant seeds profusely, but those seeds don’t spread far, and they only sprout in disturbed soil.

For this reason, wild parsnip is rarely found in well-established fields.

And that’s why it’s commonly found on roadsides and along abandoned railbeds. It also thrives in rich, alkaline soil, which is predominant in Lanark County.

The drawback with wild parsnip – which by the way, was imported to North America from Europe by the early settlers, and the seeds of which can be bought at a certain local hardware store by those who enjoy homegrown parsnips – is that its sap, if people come into contact with it, can cause a blistering rash – in some, not all, people – only if the skin is exposed to sunlight. It’s one of many plants with this characteristic – such as limes, grapefruits, lemons and celery. Does this mean you should toss your celery out? Of course not! You eat the celery, and remember to wash your face and hands afterwards, before going out in the sun. The chemical compounds in wild parsnip are known to reduce weight gain and fertility in livestock

that eat it (and livestock know enough to avoid eating it in the first place), but there is no documented evidence of anything worse.

The (supposed) hero But fear not! We have ClearView to kill the evil wild parsnip and once its mission is accomplished, everyone will live happily ever after. Well, that’s wrong. In fact, the (supposed) cure is worse than the disease.

This herbicide does not kill grasses, and that’s about all that can be said in its favour. It kills nearly all broadleaf plants, including native plants, bushes, and any farm crops it comes into contact with. This includes all the flowering plants that provide a source of nectar for our pollinators, including parasitic insects that function as bio-controls for agricultural pests such as aphids, slugs, whiteflies and weevils.

ClearView has a predilection for killing leguminous plants, such as soybeans, alfalfa and clover. Although this herbicide does not have an immediate effect on most humans and animals because it is not metabolized in the body, some individuals with multiple chemical sensitivity can become extremely ill when in the vicinity of sprayed sites, and there is no clear data on long-term effects to humans or animals. In addition, because ClearView is not metabolized, the manure from animals that ingest ClearView, when spread on fields as fertilizer, will kill any crops planted there.

ClearView must, on no account, be used near water or during rainy weather because it takes many months to break down and, once it enters a wetland, pond, lake, stream or river, it destroys all the aquatic plants that grow there. Since roadsides are, for the most part, ditches to catch the rain and snow which end up in our waterways, spraying them with this herbicide is a recipe for disaster.

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 A burst of optimism has you moving toward a new goal, Aries. This positive frame of mind can propel you to the finish line quickly, but make each decision carefully.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, new revelations may inspire you to make some long-desired changes. Write down all of your plans so you can see them on paper and weigh all of your priorities.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 An old friend you haven’t seen in a while may suddenly reappear in your life, Gemini. This person may take you on a fun trip down memory lane.

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CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Expect a change of circumstances at work, Cancer. This change may come by way of a transfer or a promotion, or it might be something less significant. Embrace it in any case.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 A close friend of yours may suggest a last-minute trip, and you just may Here’s How It Works: be game for an adventure, Leo. Pack all of your essentials and do not think too much, or you might back out.

Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric Virgo, a financial windfall may seem like a great thing on the surface, clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! but it doesn’t come without a price. Resolve to be responsible with your newfound largesse.

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LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you might feel nervous at the prospect of a big change at your job, but you are totally ready for the change and some new responsibilities.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, some recent nerves and stress may come to an end this week.

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SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, expect some welcome developments in your romantic life.

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AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Sacrifices will be well worth the effort this week, Aquarius. Keep in mind that these sacrifices are temporary and not that disruptive. The reward awaits.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, success at work paints you in a new light with your colleagues.

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Barbara Purdy You are a wonderful mother A special gran, aunt and great-aunt.

We are so fortunate to have you in our lives.

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HAPPY 80th BIRTHDAY Frances Smith Family and friends invite you to stop in and wish Fran Happy Birthday!

Place: Carleton Place Legion Date: Saturday, February 13 Time: 2:30-5:00 pm Best Wishes Only It’s a Surprise!

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HAPPY 17th BIRTHDAY Jaimee Armstrong A wish for every happiness With love, Grandma Linda, Jack & Uncle Phil xxx

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Mary McCleery is going to be “100" All welcome at the Smiths Falls Legion 7 Main St. E. 613-283-2690 Homemade Hot & Cold Food will be served Wed., Feb. 17, 2016 - 2 to 4 pm Best wishes only And bring a nice card

BEST WISHES ON THE OCCASION OF YOUR 80TH BIRTHDAY February 3, 2016 Gordon Haskins Love Cecil, Doreen, Allan, Dale and Families CARD OF THANKS

McDOUGALL, Charles (Chuck) - In loving memory of a dear Dad and Poppie who passed away February 5, 1998.

Fond memories Dad, through the mists of time.

It seems so long since we last met, But happy times are remembered yet.

Sadly missed, lovingly remembered.

Randy, Debbie, Rob and Lindz

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Kenneth Foster Burns

February 8, 1929January 26, 2016 “Second generation owner of Burns Jewellers” Ken passed away in hospital in Perth on Tuesday January 26th, 2016 at the age of 86 years. Dearly loved husband and partner for 59 years to Betty (Russell) Burns. He was the loved father of Rob (JoAnn) and Tom (Lidia) Burns, Marnie (Barney) Webster and Connie (Glen) Willows. Loved by his grandchildren Fletcher and Coral Webster, Ben, Alex, Hanna and Owen Willows, Johánna Alcantara, Katrina Hodge and Alexander Campbell. Ken is remembered by his sisters-in-law Myrna Dinwoodie and Jean Johnson and their families. Much loved uncle to Dave Robinson and Janet (late Pete) Thompson and their families. He was predeceased by his parents H.E. and Marg Burns, brother Bob, sister Gwen (Manse) Robinson and brothers and sisters-in-law Dave (Audrey) Dinwoodie, Ian Dinwoodie, Jessie (Richard) Dubreuil and Ellen (Ray) Barber. Ken will be fondly remembered by the golfing and curling communities of Perth, his loyal customers and friends. He was a member of the Toastmaster’s Club and lifetime member of the Perth Citizen’s Band. Family and friends gathered at St. James Anglican Church, Perth for a funeral service held on Saturday, January 30th, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. followed by a reception in the church hall. Private interment will be held later. In remembrance of Ken, contributions to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation or the Canadian Tire “Jump Start” program would be greatly appreciated. The family wish to offer a special thank you to the nurses at the Perth hospital for their care.

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IN MEMORIAM To my dear family and friends for coming from near and far to celebrate my 100th birthday with me. Thank you for the cards, gifts and best wishes.

Sincerely Mary Scott

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our sweet and beloved angel. Hilary died on the morning of Thursday, January 28th, 2016 at the age of 28, comfortably surrounded by all who most deeply loved her. She died following a six year battle with breast cancer which she faced with tremendous courage, optimism, humour and grace. Hilary was a dedicated teacher, gifted athlete, loved life and was always up for a good time. She was the cherished daughter of Donna and Dr. Alan Drummond, sister of Jennifer (Kyle Pearlman) and Graham (Julie Baumann) and granddaughter of her “Bamma” Lil and “Bampa” Harold Higham. Hilary will be sadly missed by her aunts and uncles Dr. Scott (Nancy) Higham, James Drummond, Julie-ann Barna, Dr. Robert (Leann) Drummond and Kenneth (Lina) Drummond and cousins Katie (Jason) Jackson, Stephen (Melissa) Higham, Bradley (Meaghan) Higham, Kristin (Rob) Drummond, Christopher, Matthew (Kyla Butchko), Kenny, Katherine and Lauren Drummond. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St W., Perth Sunday January 31, 2016 from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 P.M. The funeral service was held in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Perth, Monday at 11:00 A.M. Hilary loved “Red the Best” and you are encouraged to wear something red. In tribute to Hilary, those wishing are asked to consider donations in her memory to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation, Perth or the Irving Greenberg Family Cancer Centre, 3045 Baseline Road, Ottawa K2H 8P4.

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I would like to thank all my family, friends, co-workers past and present who came out to join me at Rob Roy’s on Saturday, January 16, 2016 to help me celebrate my retirement/birthday. Thank you also to those who sent cards and best wishes. It was very much appreciated.

Special thanks to my husband Roy for organizing and planning the party and for the beautiful Schnauzer birthday/retirement cake. I love you.

It was a tremendous, rewarding experience for 35 years working for the Town of Smiths Falls at the Smiths Falls Child Development.

Thank You Cheers!

Beverly Leach

The family of the late Barry Thomas would like to thank everyone for the heartfelt condolences, cards, visits and prayers. Your thoughts and actions meant more than words could ever say. A special thank you to: Dr. Van Noppen for the many house visits and compassionate care; all the staff at CCAC, 2nd floor staff Perth site, Walmart Pharmacy and St. Elizabeth’s (especially Nurse Sherry) for all their help; my siblings for making it possible to keep Barry at home and for staying at the hospital, especially Jean and Barb (I cannot thank you enough); David for the homemade soup; Ron Sosnick and Wes Joynt for the ramp; his sister Betty for staying with us as often as you did (it made Barry very happy); Lisa for the errands; and Keith and Brenda for the daily visits, And to anyone I may have missed, thank you.

Sincerely Karen Thomas

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Emily Marie McNamee We will never forget all the kind gestures sent our way since we lost our beautiful precious Emily on December 17, 2015. Thank you to each and every one of our family, friends and all the loving people in our community. Although we are devastated and completely heart broken we strive to live and grieve. If you see us crying, cry with us, if you see us laughing, laugh with us but please stay with us on this journey.

Your support means so very much to each and every one of us.

Love to all Debbie and Dave, Shane and Lindsay, Cory and all the McNamee and Moore family

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SANDS Garnet

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Garnet Sands on January 18, 2016 in his 78th year after an incredible fight against cancer.

Garnet leaves behind his most cherished wife and life partner Ruby (nee Beaupre) of 36 years. Survived by three sons he cherished, Terry (Patti), Daryl (Karen), Rick (Sherri). Garnet leaves four adoring daughters who cherished him beyond words as their Paw and who are grateful to Garnet’s sons for sharing him for 36 years… Karen (Meryl Lowe) Brenda (Jim Jarvis), Cathy (Kevin Molloy), Diana (Ted Mallory). He cherished his 11 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and a special great grandson to be born May 2016. Garnet was also cherished and will be missed by special nephew Ernie Beaupre (Adele), whom he loved and thought of like a son. Garnet was the son of the late Charles and IdaBelle (Covey) Sands. Survived and will be missed by siblings Audrey Healey, Betty Bouchard, Clara Woods, Wayne Sands and Sandra Cleveland. Pre-deceased by brothers Gerald, Earl and Charles Sands and survived by sister-in-laws, Dorothy (late Gerald) and Marjorie (late Earl) Sands. Also survived by Ruby’s siblings and their families as well as numerous nieces and nephews that he enjoyed so much and many great friends. Garnet and his family wanted to express a tremendous thank-you to so many. Dr. Hilary Lawson… he often said you were his hero… you went above an beyond in ways we will never forget… you walked every step of this difficult journey with us. To Dr. Nimish Parikh for your guidance and compassion. Hospital palliative care nurses Janet and Dawn for your wonderful support. Beverley McFarlane, CEO, SFCH for your friendship and support, nurses, 2nd. Floor Med Surg., SFCH, he became fond of so many and was always so grateful for your care. MaryPat Bingley for your wonderful friendship and support and Lucy Bingley for your incredibly sweet gifts to Paw, your music, the game of checkers and your gift of feeding all of us dinner at the hospital, Dr. Melanie Paquin-Gobeil, Queensway Carleton Hospital who Garnet felt was also one of his heroes, as did we. You were instrumental in giving us the gift of precious time when Garnet needed emergency surgery in November… Dr. Scott Laurie and Dr. Gad Perry, Oncologists @ Queensway Carleton Hospital who both from the beginning of Garnet’s cancer journey supported both Paw and Mom with an incredible positive step by step approach to living with cancer. Garnet truly thought the world of all of his Drs. and nurses and they all so fondly claimed him to be such a wonderful patient. Also a special thank-you to D3 nurses at Queensway Carleton Hospital for the awesome care after emergency surgery in November. Garnet handled cancer the way he handled life itself… head on, step by step, with a positive attitude and his greatest concern always being his family. He amazed us all this past few months, his Drs., family, many nurses and friends.

During visits he was the one always trying to make things easier on everyone with his sense of humour and compassion for others including hospital roommates whom he would always look out for often saying, “check to see if he needs a warm blanket”! As you can tell this man was special beyond measure… Our hearts are broken about losing his physical presence but grateful he no longer will battle this horrible disease. We will go forward proudly, as he would want, with all the lessons learned and memories of the love he so freely gave. Paw you always thought of Mom and family first and our lives are all richer because of you. Your incredible love for each of us left us with hearts full of memories that neither cancer or death can steal from us. If there is a reward in heaven for being, “The Best Husband, Dad, Grandpa, and Great Grandpa Garnie”, then we have no doubt that you were welcomed with open arms and are enjoying your reunion with family and friends gone before you. We will miss you forever and carry your love in our hearts to guide us through the difficult days ahead. As Garnet requested cremation has taken place… there will be no visitation or funeral. A private family memorial will take place at a later date. In memory to honour Garnet donations can be made in Garnet’s name to Smiths Falls Community Hospital Foundation for Diagnostic Imaging Equipment. Donations can be made by credit card, by phone or in person by calling Lise or Danika at the hospital foundation at 613-283-9743, or by cash or cheque but must specify for Diagnostic Imaging Equipment at SFCH. Receipts will be issued by the foundation. Or in lieu of donations, follow Garnet’s legacy and extend a random act of kindness to someone today.

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Tavane Symington

August 7, 1960 – January 27, 2016 It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Tavane Symington of Almonte, daughter of Donald Fraser Symington and Sheila Eleanor Wallbridge Symington. Tavane is survived by brothers Tracy and Angus Fraser and sister Sara, and by nieces and nephews Abigail, Becky, Lorin and Chris. Tavane began her early dance training under Nesta Toumine and Joanne Ashe at Ottawa’s Classical Ballet Studio. She pursued her advanced studies in dance at the University of Waterloo and the Royal Academy of Dance. Tavane had an artist’s soul who realized her dream of sharing the beauty of classical ballet with a generation of Lanark County girls. Tavane was the founder of The Dance Studio in Perth, 1987. For a decade, she taught the core principles of dance to her many students with a strong sense of aesthetics and an uplifting and encouraging outlook that inspired hearts and minds. A highlight of Tavane’s dance career was to bring the Ottawa Ballet, founded by the legendary Frank Augustyn, to Perth for a gala performance. Professionally and personally, she was honoured to attend an historic performance of the prestigious Cuban National Ballet in Havana. Tavane took great pride in the accomplishments of her students, and watched with pleasure as they grew in grace and creative expression over the years. Some of her students went on to dance professionally, playing prominent roles in leading dance companies such as the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, a fact she delighted in. After retiring from dance, Tavane took her love of teaching to Istanbul, Turkey, where she taught English as a second language. In her time at the university, she drew inspiration from her Canadian roots: her class’s crowning project one semester was to put on an English musical inspired by one of her dance classes in Perth. After returning to Canada, Tavane settled into a new home in Carleton Place with her beloved Turkish Van cat Yarissa. With its lofty ceilings and eclectic collection of antiques and objects from her travels, Tavane’s heritage apartment reflected her unique sense of theatre and style. Never without a sense of occasion, Tavane loved to entertain there, and her home became a favourite gathering place for family and friends. Tavane had a profound capacity for friendship. The strength of her many deep relationships speaks to a steadfastness and fidelity possessed by few. Her loss is felt keenly by her dear friends at The Mills; by her friends in the theatre community; and by the many students whose lives she touched.

She was a brilliant light whose warmth of spirit will be forever felt by all those who loved her. It was Tavane’s wish to have one last gathering of her students, family and friends at her home in Carleton Place. On Sunday, February 7, please join us for an open house to share remembrances and celebrate her life. It will be held from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at 79 Bridge Street, Apt. 3, Carleton Place, Ontario.

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September 5, 1945 – January 28, 2016

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October 13, 1926–January 26, 2016 It is with heavy hearts that after a short struggle our wonderful Joe, Dad and Grampa Joe has died peacefully with two of his girls by his side. He was surrounded by the love of his beloved Audrey and his children and other loved ones during his final days up to his final “worty”. Dad was born and lived in London England where he and Audrey met. He was predeceased by his loving parents Joseph Edward and Marie (Bourne) Bedford and his sister Bertha all from England and his much loved daughter Josie in 1965. He is survived by Audrey, they would have been married 67 years in April, his children Susan (John) Irvine, Eileen (Keith) McNeely, Christine (Earl) Atkins, Mark (Jean), Scott (Laurie), Mike (Cathy) and Tracey (Bedford-Cameron).

He was much loved and respected by all of his in-laws, his 17 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by nieces and nephews in England, being recently delighted by visits from his niece Sandy (Dave) Bainbridge from Manchester way. Joe was a proud World War II veteran of the British Royal Marines. He met Audrey 2 years after the war, they married 2 years later. In 1957 they immigrated to Canada with their 4 girls, struggled a bit in the early years but never regretted the move, then added 4 more to the family he loved so much. Dad was respected by the many friends he made through his work and his life, in the country Mum and Dad loved. Everyone loved Dad, his kids’ friends thought the world of him, the ladies at Broadview Nursing Home where Mum resides saw a lot of him and loved his sense of humour and his dedication to our Mum. The wonderful staff where Dad lived on the Lodge side also appreciated him for his easy way to bring a chuckle to each day. The family saw these ladies do their job in a loving way and went above and beyond what was expected of them during the final difficult stretch and it will never be forgotten by us all.

Thanks to all of the amazing people at Broadview Retirement Lodge. We also want his attending nurse Sherry and Dr. Joannou to know how much their care and concern were appreciated by the family. At Joe’s request there will not be a funeral. Cremation has taken place and the Lodge side of Broadview Retirement Centre has offered a place to allow us to have Mum with the family for people to drop by on Sunday February 7th from 1:00 to 4:00 at the back lodge entrance.

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Canadian Hydrographic Service, DFO (Retired) Queen’s Silver Jubilee and 125 Anniversary of Confederation Medal 1992 Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal 2002 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our Dad, Jake Kean on January 28, 2016, at the Smiths Falls Hospital, after an incredible battle against cancer.

Anyone who has ever met our Dad knows his sense of humor and charisma, whereas he wanted to share his last journal entry: I am the son of the late Audrey and Jack Kean.

I checked out of Hotel Life after a gratifying existence of 70 years. In my untimely haste, I leave behind my loving daughter Chantelle (or Stella as she likes to be called and her fiancé Pete) and my cherished grandsons Diesel and Hunter, my loving son Chadwick (Angie) and my special granddaughters Penelope and Phoebe, and my spouse Shirley of 43 years.

Also surviving me are my supportive brother Mike (late Linda), loving sisters Janine (Frank) and Shelley (Larry), several nieces and nephews, as well as multiple friends and colleagues from the past 70 years.

In discussions, all have expressed their best wishes for a successful search for Jack, Audrey, and my twin brother of 70 years, John Anthony (I think I know where he is hiding).

Many “thank you” to all the excellent Doctors and Nursing Staff who tried to keep me from departing during my courageous battle.

At my request, there will be no funeral services, as I have been cremated. For those wishing to do so, I ask that any donation be directed to the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) or a charity or your choice.

Please enjoy a wonderful stay in Hotel Life.

Cheers, Jake. www.barkerfh.com

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Calvin Armand

Peacefully at the Smiths Falls Hospital on Saturday, January 30, 2016 in his 88th year. Beloved husband of the late Perma.

Loving father of Jeff (Sue) Morrison.

Dear Grandfather of Lucas and Dustin.

Predeceased by his parents Lorne and Anna Pryce. Friends were invited to visit with the family at Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls, on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 from 6-8PM. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at 11 o’clock. Interment to follow in the spring at Easton’s Corners United Church Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Easton’s Corners United Church or Cemetery would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca

June 29, 1929 – January 26, 2016 Suddenly but very peacefully at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital on Tuesday afternoon, January 26th, 2016; Edmund Mitchem of Kinburn passed away at the age of 86. Beloved husband of the late Heidi (nee Buchheit). Dearly loved father of Kristine Stanke (Kelvin) of Rockland and Ronald Mitchem of Hamilton. Predeceased by 2 sons: Patrick and Brian. Proud grandfather of Anja, Emily, Brenna, Abigail, Lisa and Cherise and great-grandfather of Hengest and Rowan. Friends are invited to a celebration of life to be conducted in Britannia United Church, 985 Pinecrest Road, Ottawa on Saturday afternoon, February 6th, 2016 at 1 o’clock. A reception will follow. In memory of Mitch, please consider a donation to the Arnprior Humane Society.

Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

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

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Smith Peacefully, in hospital, Smiths Falls on Wednesday, January 27 , 2016 Helen (Lockwood) Smith in her 68th year.

Beloved wife for almost 48 years of Edward Smith.

Loved mother of Kevin (Caroline) Smith, Kimberly (Kevin) Reid, Karen (Adan) Ramirez.

Cherished grandmother of Ashley, Connor, Owen, Kristen, Cameron, Marisa and Ethan. Loved daughter of Shirley and the late Ross Lockwood. Sadly missed by brother Alan (Melanie) Lockwood, and sisters Beverly (Joe) Fry and Gail (Ron) Lotton.

Helen was born in Melbourne, Quebec on August 18, 1948 to loving parents Ross and Shirley (Beattie) Lockwood.

Growing up in Richmond, Quebec following high school, Helen decided to enter the nursing field and joined the Douglas Hospital Training Program for Nursing and then took a position at the hospital where she met Ed who was training in the same field and after a time got married on September 7, 1968. Following long and dedicated careers, Ed and Helen retired in 2003 and looking for small town living, settled in Smiths Falls, Ontario. Helen will be sadly missed but forever remembered by family and friends in Quebec and friends in the Smiths Falls area. Family and friends were invited to pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 112 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls on Saturday, January 30, 2016 from 11 to 1 p.m. until service in the Chapel at 1 p.m. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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Roger C.

Suddenly at his residence, Smiths Falls on Thursday January 21, 2016. Roger Ruest, in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Marilyn Dykeman and the late Carole Lariviere. Dear father of Michel (Ann) of Kanata, Deanne (James) Bradley of Pickle Lake and Patrick (Lois) Ruest of Smiths Falls. Dear brother of Helen Vaillancourt of Florida, Eugene (AnnMarie) Ruest of Paisley, Bert (Reina) Ruest of Cornwall and Andre (Pauline) Ruest of Ottawa. Predeceased by brother, John.

Fondly remembered by grandchildren, Christopher, Shawn, Sheldon, Andrew, Jesse, Krystal and Nicholas as well as great-grandchildren, Helena and Archer.

Predeceased by grandson, Josiah and great-granddaughter, Lucy. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Roger adored his step-children as well.

A Funeral Service was held at Bethel Tabernacle, Elgin on Monday morning January 25, 2016 at 11 o’clock. Spring Inurnment Halladay Cemetery, Elgin.

As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations made to Bethel Tabernacle or Athens Free Methodist Church would be appreciated by the family. (Memorial donations by cheque only) Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Scotland Funeral Home, Elgin 613-359-5555 or at www.scotlandfuneralhome.com Burial, Cremation and Pre-Arrangement Centre

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Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at the Perth Hospital following a lengthy illness at the age of 73. Beloved wife and best friend of Gerald Harris.

Loving and devoted mother of Chuck (Marilyn Scott Harris), Wendy (late Doug) Jones and Ruthie (Ron) Bullock.

Cherished grandmother of Matthew, Jeremy and Jessie. She is survived and sadly missed by her brother Rod (Gertie) Crawford, her sisters-in-law Marlene Crawford and Evelyn Boles as well as Gerry’s sisters Reta (late Mel) Dixon and Helen (late Orville) Jackson. She is predeceased by her parents William and Viola (nee White) Crawford as well as her siblings Tom Boles, and Lucinda, Gerald, and Kilburn Crawford.

Edith will be fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Thursday, January 28, 2016 from 6 to 8 p.m. The service to celebrate her life took place at the First Baptist Church, Smiths Falls on Friday at 1 o’clock. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church or to the Kidney Foundation.

Ferrill, Donald Franklin Retired Deputy Chief OWFC

Peacefully at the Grove Nursing Home, Arnprior, on Wednesday January 27, 2016 at the age of 86.

Loving husband of Therese. Loving father of Brenda MacDonald-deceased, Doug (Donna) and Mia Warwick. Proud grandfather of Patrick, Jeremy, Mark, Charlotte, David and Kevin. Great-grandfather of Vanessa and Ellianna. Predeceased by his brothers Doug, Bill, Tom and Roger. Survived by his brothers Ray and Ted. Friends visited the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place on Monday February 1, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church at 1:00 p.m. Interment later in the spring at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

For those who wish, a donation to St. Mary’s Church, would be appreciated by the family. www.barkerfh.com

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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Agnes Boyd

Doyle, Anna Rosamond “Rossie”

(July 28, 1915 - January 31, 2016) Peacefully in hospital, Carleton Place with family by her side, on Sunday, January 31, 2016, in her 101st year.

Predeceased by her husband Elmer. Loved mother of Sandra Mailey (late Michael), Barbara McFarlane (Ivan Thompson), William (Janet) and Michael (Patricia). Cherished by her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Predeceased by her parents Ernest and Mary Moore, brother Rev. Canon Reg Moore (late Shirley) and infant daughter Rosamond. Rossie will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews.

Friends were received at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Ave, Carleton Place on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. only. Funeral service was held in St. James Anglican Church, Edmund Street, Carleton Place on Wednesday at 2 p.m. Spring interment at St. James Anglican Cemetery.

For those desiring, donations to the Carleton Place Hospital Foundation or St. James Anglican Church would be appreciated. www.barkerfh.com

Agnes passed away in Perth on Friday, January 29th, 2016 at the age of 95 years.

She was predeceased by her husband Clifford Boyd and her parents Herb and Nettie (Sommerville) Paul. Agnes was the loved mother of Barry (Carol) Boyd, grandmother of Chris (Kim), Jeff and Jayjay and great grandmother of Ryder, Dawson and Dustin. She was the sister to Bill (late Nora), late Wilmer (late Eileen), late Dave (late Betty), late Joe (late Ora), late Helen (Emerald) Murphy. She will be sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, relatives and friends. Agnes was an active member in the United Church for many years and received a special award for 20 years service with “Meals on Wheels” in Cornwall. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016 from 10:00 to 10:45 A.M. Funeral service was held in the Chapel at 11:00 A.M. followed by a reception in the Blair & Son Family Centre. Interment White Cemetery, Poland, Ontario. In remembrance of Agnes, those wishing are asked to make a contribution to White Cemetery or Lanark Lodge. The family wish to thank all the caring people at the Perth Hospital, Perth Community Care Centre and Lanark Lodge with a special thanks to Dr. Popiel.

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

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Suddenly but peacefully at the QueenswayCarleton Hospital, Ottawa while surrounded by loved ones on Saturday morning, January 30th, 2016; Mary Elizabeth Stewart of Arnprior passed away following a brief illness.

She was 65. Dear daughter of Violet Lavigne (nee Normandeau) and the late Roger Lavigne. Beloved wife for almost 42 years of the late John Stewart (September 2, 2011). Dearly loved mother of Paul (Heather Patrois), Bradley and Steven Stewart and special godmother of Laurie Beaudoin (Jean). Cherished and proud “Mimi” of Samantha, Bobby, Emma, Jayla and Alexis. Loved sister of John Lavigne (Joanne); Clayton Lavigne (Brenda); Daniel Lavigne (Sylvia); Shirley Petruk; Paula Ferrier (Scott); Theresa Lavigne; Helen Burgess (Murray); Diane Cybulski (Kevin) and Beatrice Blenkarn (Brian).

Predeceased by her brother, Robert Lavigne. Fondly remembered by her wonderful friends, Todd and Laurie Jack and their family. Also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews and the many whose lives she touched. Family and friends are invited to an informal gathering which will take place at the family home, 13 Gardner Street, Arnprior on Saturday afternoon, February 6th from 2:00 to 5:00. In memory of Mary, please consider a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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McNicoll-Simpson Marie Claire Peacefully, at the Queensway Carleton Hospital, on Tuesday, January 26, 2016, at the age of 76.

Predeceased by her husband Lloyd Simpson and her parents Paul McNicoll and Rita Rosa.

She leaves behind her loving children Gilles Sauvé, Jean Sauvé, and Julie Sauvé. Proud grandmother of 10 grandchildren.

Friends joined the family for a memorial service on Friday January 29, 2016 in the Chapel of the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place, at 11:00 A.M. For those who wish, a donation to the Queensway Carleton Hospital would be appreciated by the family.

Thank you to the ICU staff at the Queensway Carleton Hospital. www.barkerfh.com

(Member of the Perth Lioness Club and The Red Maple Toppers of Perth) Peacefully at home and in the arms of her daughter at Almonte on Friday, January 29, 2016.

Helen Wills of Ottawa & Rideau Ferry, age 84 years. Dearly loved wife and best friend of the late Douglas A. Lloyd. Cherished mother of Stephen (Sharon) & Katherine “Kathy” Finner (Tom). Predeceased by her son, Randy as well as one sister, Irene Evoy and two brothers, George and Edward Wills. Loved gramma girl of Matthew (Korrie) and Kaitlyn (Alex).

Friends are Welcome to share memories at BLAIR & SON FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL 15 Gore Street, West, Perth, Ontario on Thursday, February 4 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM. Funeral Friday in Bethel United Church, Rideau Ferry at 11 AM. Rev. Elizabeth Tucker officiating. Reception to follow. For those who may choose to honour Helen with a memorial donation, please consider Bethel United Church, Rideau Ferry. Condolences & Tributes: www.blairandson.com or www.crgamble. com

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Peacefully at Rosebridge Manor on Thursday, January 28, 2016 in his 97th year.

Beloved husband of 65 years of Mildred Bell (nee Cardiff).

Loving father of Sandra Doyle (Len), Larry Bell (Linda) and Bill Bell. Cherished grandfather of Nikki Duchesne (Jamie), Christine Doyle, Matt Doyle (Skylar), Tim Doyle (Nicole), Rob Doyle (Katie) and Mike Doyle (Brittney).

Treasured great-grandfather of Colt and Hailie Duchesne and Landon, Cohen and Onalee Doyle. Predeceased by his parents William and Cassie (nee Kinch) Bell and his sister Dorothy Gray (the late Lennox). Fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Friends were invited to visit with the family at Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls, on Sunday, January 31, 2016 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Funeral Service was held at the Anglican Parish of Kitley at Newbliss on Monday, February 1, 2016 at 2 PM. Interment followed at St. Andrew’s United Cemetery, Toledo. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Anglican Parish of Kitley, Rosebridge Manor or any Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca

Thomas, Neil A. Unexpectedly in hospital January 26, 2016.

Predeceased by his loving wife Cathy Thomas.

Loving father of Leah Truscott (Dave), Janine McLeod (Kevin) and Brent Thomas.

“Grampie”of Austin, Jordan, Sarah, Erin and Emily. Dear brother of Helen (Larry) Herbert, Bob (Gaile) Thomas and Carol (Richard) Driver.

Cherished brother in law of Marjorie Campbell.

Dearest uncle of Shawn, Duncan and Alex; David; Mark and Hazel; Shirley, Patsy and John. Neil will be missed by many good friends.

At the request of the family no visitation or service is being held at this time. Spring interment at Dewar Cemetery.

Donations to the charity of one’s choice in memory of Neil would be appreciated by the family. www.barkerfh.com

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Suddenly at Kingston General Hospital on Monday January 25, 2016.

Glenn McMachen of Lyndhurst in his 56th year. Dear son of Viola and the late Robert McMachen. Beloved husband of Kerry Seabrooke. Cherished father of Seth and Morgan both at home. Dear brother of Darlene (Ernie) Curtis of Delta, Milton (Kelly) of Lansdowne and Karen (Dave) Pitura of Merrickville. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Sadly missed by his four legged buddy, Theo. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Lyndhurst Legion on Saturday afternoon, February 6, 2016 from 1-4.

As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations made to the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario or the Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. (Memorial donations by cheque only.) Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Scotland Funeral Home, 27 Main Street, Elgin K0G 1E0, 613-359-5555 or at www.scotlandfuneralhome.com Burial, Cremation and Pre-Arrangement Centre

Paul Berthiaume passed away peacefully on Friday, January 22, 2016 at the age of 83, after a courageous battle with cancer. Paul is survived by his loving wife Della, his beloved daughters Nancy Berthiaume (Bill), Dianne Jardine (Bob) and Lynne Fancy (Kevin). Paul will be missed by his grandchildren Cindy and Diana Jardine, and Amanda and Thomas Fancy, and great-granddaughters Gabriella Allison and Mackenzie Bernier. Paul grew up in Gatineau, raised his family in Deep River, retired in Smiths Falls and wintered in Avon Park, Florida. Paul was well respected in his career of 30 years at Atomic Energy of Canada Limited in Chalk River. Paul will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Our sincere thanks to the doctors and health care team for making his final months more comfortable. A private, family gathering will be held later in the Spring.

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Patrick passed away peacefully, in hospital, Smiths Falls, surrounded by the love of his family, on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at the age of 55. Beloved son of Cora Collison.

Dear brother of Addie Soikie, Vangie Moulton and Eddie Moulton. Fondly remembered by his extended family and friends. Family and friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 112 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls on Thursday, January 28, 2016 from 10:00 to 12:00 pm followed by a funeral service at the Calvary Bible Church, 15 Beech St. Smiths Falls at 12:30 pm.

Interment at Elmwood Cemetery. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Lanark Animal Welfare Society (LAWS).

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LACKEY, John (Jack) Cecil – In loving memory of our dear Father who joined our Mother in Heaven January 30, 1993.

A little tribute small and tender, just to say we still remember Not a day passes by, dear Dad that you do not cross our mind.

Not all of you departed when you left this earth behind.

In our hearts there is a place that only you can hold.

Filled with loving memories more priceless than gold.

We know you still hear us Dad so please know this is true That everything we are today is all because of you.

And though we can’t have the old days back when we are all together.

We have beautiful memories and loving thoughts that will be with us forever.

– Forever loved, missed and remembered by your children Gloria, Patsy, Jacqueline, David, Anthony, Karen, Kim and Families.

JAMES, Glenn There is a special kind of feeling, That is meant for you alone, A huge place in our hearts that only you can own.

There will always be a heartache and many a silent tear, But always precious memories of the days when you were here.

We will love and miss you always.

Helen and family

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Lindsay Findlay 1963-2015

What would I give to clasp his hand, His happy face to see, To hear his voice and see his smile, That meant so much to me.

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Love Sandy

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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IN MEMORIAM FIELDING, Donald (Dick) - In loving memory of my husband who passed away Feb. 4, 2002.

Though your smile is gone forever, And your hand we can not touch.

We have so many memories, Of the one we loved so much.

His memory is our keepsake, With which we’ll never part.

God has him in his keeping, We have him in our hearts.

Loved always, Gladys

McNAMEE, Peter – In loving memory of Pete my soulmate who passed away February 4, 2013.

You’ve just walked on ahead of me And I’ve got to understand You must release the ones you love And let go of their hand.

I try and cope the best I can But I’m missing you so much If only I would see you And once more feel your touch.

Yes, you just walked on ahead of me Don’t worry I’ll be fine But now and then I swear I feel your hand slip into mine.

Love and miss you Mary

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Lindsay Findlay The Blow was great, the shock severe, We little thought the end was near, And only those who have lost can tell The pain of parting without farewell.

More each day we miss you, father, Friends may think the wound is healed, But they little know the sorrow That lies within our hearts concealed.

Love Brittany and Mitch

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WHALEN, Tom – In loving memory of our wonderful father, father-in-law, and grandpa who left us so suddenly 25 years ago on February 4, 1991.

Special thoughts of you today Hold memories none can take away.

Though from our lives you may have gone, Inside our hearts you still live on.

To hear your voice, to see your smile, To sit and talk with you a while.

Together in the same old way, Would be our only wish today.

Forever missed Daughter Arlene Son-in-law Willie and grandchildren Lisa and Scott

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Guitars, Amplifiers, any quality used instruments wanted at MILL MUSIC. We pay top dollar cash for instruments. 22 Raglan St. (main street) Renfrew. www.millmusic.ca 613.432.4381

2006 Chev Aveo, auto, air, certified, E-tested, 93,000 km, no rust, original car. $3,000. 613-283-2670.

Piano Technician, Certified, with Piano Technician’s Guild, extensive experience with tuning, repairing and rebuilding. Contact Grant Pattingale at 613-284-8333, 1-877-742-6648 or www.piano4u.ca

FARM 300 small square bales of hay, no rain, first cut, easy loading; 100 small square bales barley straw. Lombardy. 613-283-2986.

3x3x6 big squares of hay, First cut, stored inside. $40 each. 613-267-5772.

4x5 round bales of hay,

HUNTING SUPPLIES net wrapped, stored out-

RAYMIE DONALDSON (February 5, 2013) You left us with beautiful memories that still make us smile Your love for Mom, your children, grandchildren and their children will always guide us Your love of music lives on in each of us And though we cannot see you You are always right beside us Thank you for all you gave us dear Dad Keep sending us signs – they make us smile too And up there in your band of angels, keep on pickin’.

Love you forever, love you for always Feryn, Cathy, Patti, Larry and families

Peter Joseph Wilson Carty September 7, 1981–January 31, 2005 To my son It has been 11 years since cancer took you away from us, but it still feels like yesterday.

A lot has happened since that day. Your friends are having children and moving on with their own lives. We still miss you every day and would have loved to see what your life would have had in store for you. No one can predict what life holds for them but we were blessed to have you in ours for every second that we were given, only to wish that we were allowed to have so much more.

– Love you always and forever Mom, Dad and Kurt

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

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

Canadian Firearm/Hunter Safety Courses. Call Dave Arbour 613-257-7489 or visit www. valleysportsmanshow.com for dates and details of courses near you.

side, $30 613-267-5772.

Hay for sale, approx 125 4x5 round bales, $30/bale; and approx 350 small square bales, $3/bale. All first cut hay, no rain.

Stored inside.

Hunter Safety/Canadian 613-223-8368.

Fire-arms Courses and ex- Massey Ferguson 255 dieams held once a month at sel. Quick attach loader, Carp. Call Wenda Cochran quick attach bucket, heat613-256-2409. ed cab with lights and wipers, tire chains. Asking $8,500. 613-267-4041.

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FIREWOOD Wanted - furnace oil, will diamondfarmtractorparts.com Dry mixed hardwood, cut, remove tank if possible. split and delivered locally. Call 613-479-2870.

TOM’S CUSTOM $350/cord. 613-267-5772.

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.

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Turn them into cash today.

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VEHICLES 2005 Dodge Caravan, 7 passengers, 160,000km, good body & tires, needs brakes. surplus to LAWS needs. $1500 obo. Sold as is.613-264-2032

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

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A set of sloop sleighs, 2-1./2” runner, good steel Outdoor furnace wood, on runners, a long tongue poplar in log length, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe, (613)283-8475 all wheel drive, with leathfor horses. $2,000 o.b.o. $750/load. 613-267-5772. er, full load, V6, auto, 613-923-5975.

223,000 km (as is).

VEHICLES Cedar rails, pickets & TD Logging. Cut and split 613-283-2368. $350/cubic, posts for sale, as well as hardwood, rough sawn cedar & pine softwood $150/cubic. Will lumber. Call or text deliver. Tandem loads firewood logs, $1,250. Visa 613-913-7958. accepted.

Tyler Cedar (white), quality 6 1 3 - 2 6 4 - 5 4 5 4 , * New Location 95 Dufferin Hwy 7 * lumber, most sizes, deck- 613-812-5454.

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John A. Cameron – February 2, 2014 Dear dad, Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.

Your memory is as dear today as in the hour you passed away. We love and miss you dearly. Rest in peace, until we meet again.

– With all our love, Marsha, Julie, Brent (Heather) and James xoxo

FOR SALE

DULMAGE, Ryta E. April 23, 1944February 6, 2014 May the winds of heaven blow softly And whisper in your ear, How much we love and miss you, And wish you were here.

Lovingly remembered Norma and Bill

McDOUGALL – In loving memory of a dear husband and father, Harold McDougall, who passed away February 3, 2013.

Nothing can ever take away The love a heart holds dear Fond memories linger every day Remembrance keeps him near.

Forever love wife Lois and family

4 Michelin tires, 225/60R16 XL, X-Ice, tread depth new 10.5, now 8.0. $600; 2004 Intrepid for parts, $500. Lori 613-267-7734.

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FAIR, Michael John May 31, 1942 – February 10, 2015 In remembrance of Mike – Life is not measured by time…

It’s measured by memories.

Forever remembered by Jeannie Fair

each.

Gendron pool table, felt top, width 52”, long 95”.

10 cues, 1 rack, 3 triangle racks, 3 sets of balls, 1 ivory.

Best offer.

613-923-5975.

COMPUTER

COMPUTER

Loveseat for sale $10.00.

Some wear on seat cushions, but otherwise in great condition, solid frame. Must go and must be picked up in Ashton.

Phone 613-253-0332.

Loveseat for sale $10.00.

Some wear on seat cushions, but otherwise in great condition, solid frame. Must go and must be picked up in Ashton.

Phone 613-253-0332.

FIREWOOD 5 Generations of firewood sales, all hardwood, cut and split. Volume discount. Outdoor furnace wood also available.

613-253-8006.

8ft and 16ft tandem loads firewood logs, hard-maple, & beech. Delivery to Almonte, Carleton Place, Carp & Pakenham areas.

613-256-0341.

Staples Kemptville

Staples Carleton Place

302 Colonnade Dr. 613-258-5900

555 McNeely Ave. 613-253-2400

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COMPUTER

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Cattle Wanted- Steers & Heifers (all weights), CowCalf Pairs, Springers Cull Cows & Bulls. Call Chris Hagan 613-273-5557, Mobile 613-484-3085.

2 bedroom apartment Smiths Falls. Main floor.

Hydro, heat, water, parking and laundry facilities included. $1,075/month.

Call Perry 613-284-4191 Weagle Realty Ltd. Brokerage.

Horses wanted to buy.

Riding, Driving and Draft. 2 bedroom apartment 613-484-3085. well maintained adult building, Smiths Falls, Horseshoeing & trimming. parking, fridge, stove, Certified Farrier, call John heat, hydro, laundry fa613-267-7478. cilities included. $900/month. Call Perry Wanted to buy, horses, 613-284-4191 Weagle Recolts and ponies, all types. alty Ltd. Brokerage.

Contact Bob Perkins at 2 bedroom apartment, 613-342-6030.

Available Immediately, 41 Sunset Towers, Perth, Ontario.

Contact Bud PETS @ 613-267-0567 Dog obedience classes.

Puppy kindergarten, beginners and advanced classes located at the Perth Indoor Pool and the Training Hall (just off the Carp Rd.). Specializing in training your dog to be a better behaved family member.

Professional instructors Jim and Judy Stewart of True Companion Dog Obedience School, serving the Perth and area communities for over 23 years. www.trainyourdog.ca.

(613)264-0203, or 1(888)299-7185.

COMMERCIAL RENT Carleton Place, 900-3000 ft. commercial space, also 1050 ft warehouse, shop, office, overhead door, great location, easy Ottawa access. 613-257-5711.

Carleton Place, commercial lot, buildings for rent, high visibility, corner highway 7 and 15. Lot 100x140, main building 1000 ft plus shed and garage. Heat, light, no water, formerly antiques, thrift shop, storage, car sales.

613-257-5711.

Professional Office Space Perth - 160 sq. ft. and up. Ready for occupancy.

Unlimited free parking.

The Factory on Sunset Blvd.

613-326-0190 info@lai-inc.com

2 bedroom self-contained apartment with garage, in the country near Ashton.

Available immediately.

613-838-0087.

3 bedroom townhouse, Perth, available February 1, $1,200 plus hydro and water, fenced in back yard.

References required. No Pets. 613-264-9270.

Almonte, 2 bedroom, available immediately, $1075/mnth.

2 Rooms with shared kitchen, livingroom & bathroom; $550 each. In Carleton Place available 2, 2 bedroom, $990 & $1075 includes utilities. 1, 1 bedroom available, $685 pay your own utilities, available immediately.

Appleton, indoor storage $85/mnth, outdoor storage $50/mnth.

Call Craig 613-253-7777 or email info@countycabs.com Almonte, Central, Large 1 Bedroom, Easy access.

Gas fireplace, plug-in parking, fridge, stove, dishwasher, microwave, tub enclosure, washer & dryer on site. Security entry system, approx. 750 square feet. Available April 1. Non-smoker, prefer no pets, impeccable references required, $740.00 + utilities, 613-880-6937.

Available immediately, 2 bedroom apartment with balcony. Heat, water and parking included. Seniors welcome. No dogs. 5 Rogers Rd., Perth.

613-267-4189.

Carleton Place, 188 William St., Apt 2. 2 Bedroom.

Available 1 bedroom apartment 3 immediately. Good location.

Rent negotiable. km from Perth, available immediately. No pets. No Please text 613-314-8798. smoking. $550 plus Carleton Place, lower levutilities. 613-264-2993. el, 2 bedroom plus den, quiet, clean, adult only 1 bedroom apartment in building, overlooking river, 4-plex, 12 minutes from gas heat, in-unit laundry, Perth. Includes heat, hy- $995/month plus utilities. dro, water, appliances, No pets. 613-913-4133. laundry facilities, storage locker, large deck and Carleton Place, Seniors yard. $775/month. 50’s Plus Building. No Available March 1. smoking, no pets. First & 613-267-7464. last months rent $750.00 & up. 1 & 2 bedroom 1 bedroom walk-up, apartments. Senior’s 1 Kemptville, appliances in- Month Free Discount. Call cluded. $775/month plus 613-863-6487 or hydro. 613-258-4760.

613-720-9860

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1 Room for rent, 42 Church St West, Smiths Falls, working quiet person, all inclusive, $110/wk. 613-812-2400.

2 Bed Apt in CP, $975 March 1st, heat/hydro incl. Clean and Bright! ground level, wood and ceramic floors. Dishwasher, Parking, Laundry avail. 613-838-2277

Chambers St., Smiths Falls, roomy 2 bedroom apartment, all inclusive, well maintained, laundry, yard, parking. Adult building only. No pets, no smoking. Available immediately. $890/month.

613-283-1697.

Gorgeous 1 bdrm in adults bldg in Lanark. Utilities & appl Incl. 900 & up, 613-812-9344.

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Kemptville House for Rent -- 2 Story, 1 Bedroom + Den, 1 Bathroom, patio.

Fridge, stove, and washer incl. $850/mo. plus all utilities, free parking for 2 cars, no pets.

Call 613-838-4203 for a viewing.

Large bright 2 bedroom upper duplex apartment for rent in Smiths Falls.

New kitchen & bathroom, recently painted/upgraded.

1 Parking spot. Unfurnished. Heat included, References required. $1,200 a month. call John 613-325-7781 to book a viewing.

Large one bedroom/one bathroom apartment in Rideau Ferry, Wood Burning Stove, Hardwood floors, recently painted, large yard with deck, lots of parking/storage. $850 a month.

Call John 613-325-7781.

Large 2 Bedroom Apt. Perth, seniors welcome. $ 8 0 0 / m n t h .

613-267-5746

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Luxurious house with all the bells and whistles large MASTER bedroom, gas fireplace with sunroom. Eat in kitchen and patio deck off eating area.

Private yard. Six appliances, hardwood and ceramic throughout. Heat included.

Parking Available $ 1449. per month. Near Arnprior .

Phone 613-715-2410

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COLONEL BY now has one and two bedroom units available.

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.

Andrew Mitton 613-283-9650

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EMPLOYMENT OPPS. MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! Indemand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

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LUXURY ONE bedroom Condo on Waterfront Property. Fully remodeled with all the amenities of a resort. Rent includes heat, hydro, parking, wifi,laundry in unit with resort privileges and only 35 minutes west of Kanata.

Looking for mature, responsible tenant(s) who are wanting quiet luxury living in the country, Access to lake for canoeing, fishing, ATV, snowmobiling. etc. No smoking. $995 monthly. First and last required. Available immediately. 613-715-2410

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FOR SALE SAWMILLS from only $4,397 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. REFORESTATION NURSERY SEEDLINGS of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping.

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BUSINESS OPPS. BE YOUR OWN BOSS in 2016! Handyman Franchises Available Across Ontario. Proven Marketing System, Ongoing Training & Support, Lots of Ongoing Leads Provided. For Details go to: www.ihandymanservices.com HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT? P r o b l e m s Wa l k i n g o r G e t t i n g Dressed? The Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Yearly Tax Credit. $20,000 Lump Sum Refund. For Expert Help: 1-844-453-5372.

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TRAVEL/VACAT/COTTG

Merrickville- Large 2 bedroom apt. Nicely decorated. Parking, stove, fridge, heat, water included. coinlaundry on site, pet friendly, $895/mth. plus hydro.

First/last required.

Available now.

613-283-0746.

Smiths Falls, 2 bedroom duplex, in a quiet area of town. Freshly painted and new flooring. Nice yard and private parking for 2 cars. $800/month plus hydro, first and last required.

Water included. Available March 1.

Call 613-803-7827.

Real Estate. NW Montana.

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WORK WANTED

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Pakenham- 2 bedroom, ground floor, includes heat & hot water, fridge, stove, laundry, parking, storage, common yard. Many recent upgrades. $900 + hydro. 613-884-0166.

Smiths Falls. Toulon Place Apartments. Second Floor 2 bedroom $915/month. Heat and hydro included. First/last required. Available immediately. Please call 613-283-9650.

Perth. Newly renovated bachelor, available immediately, $600/month, no pets, no smoking.

613-267-2687.

Are you concerned about someone’s drinking?

Seeking mature tenant. 1 There is help available for bedroom apartment, you in AL-ANON/Alateen. downtown Kemptville, Call 613-284-6100, separate entrance, fridge 257-3138, 272-3105, & stove. $775 plus hydro. 203-3713, 826-2566, 613-258-4760.

283-5038.

Shamrock Apartments, Perth, 2 bedroom apartment $850/mnth includes heat and hydro. No smoking, no pets.

613-264-8380.

Smiths Falls room for rent, $450 heat, hydro & cable included. Mature person. Call 7 am-5 pm.

343-688-0022 (local number).

Smiths Falls, 2 bed, 2 bath, bright and spacious corner unit. New reno, 6 appliances, A/C, 40 Pearl St. Quiet, secure, adult building, elevator, exercise and common/party room, parking. Non-smoking.

Available now. $1,410/month plus utilities. More info call 613-275-1218.

Smiths Falls, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo, bright and spacious corner unit on ground floor. Patio.

Newly renovated. 40 Pearl St. Parking. Non-smoking. common/party room, exercise room. In-floor heat in kitchen and bathrooms.

613-229-1942.

STORAGE

Smiths Falls

STOR-N-LOCK

Notice to Creditors

WORK WANTED

Dated at Deep River, Ontario this 19th day of January, 2016.

Melinda Boor, Estate Trustee With a Will P.O. Box 2074 Deep River, Ontario K0J 1P0

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STORAGE

LEGAL

All persons having claims against the Estate of Michael D. Burke, late of Lombardy and formerly Rosetta, Ontario, who died on the 23rd day of October, 2014, are required to file proof of the same with the undersigned on or before the 7th day of March, 2016. After that date the Estate will be distributed having regard only to the claims of which the undersigned shall have had notice.

Indoor storage of all sizes Outdoor storage also available 613-285-5507 Smiths Falls 613-264-0213 Perth

Lost- Man’s wallet, possibly Smiths Falls or Lombardy area. Lost first part of January.

Reward.

613-272-6757.

Lost- Remote control helicopter about twenty inches long. Lost near County Fair Mall in Smiths Falls. A reward is being offered.

Contact 613-285-4039.

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Kitchen and bath renovations, painting, dump runs, housecleaning, eavestroughs, siding.

Serving Lanark County for 20 years. 613-257-8143 or 613-264-8143.

Professional & Reliable Movers- 2 Men & 17’ Cube $95/hr, 2 Men & 16’ Refrigerated Cube Van $95 hr + Fuel Surcharge. Call to Book your Move 613-284-8281.

Overeaters Anonymous 613-264-5158

“A Rental Store To Handle All Your Tool & Equipment Needs!”

If you enjoy driving a 3 ton truck with a trailer, training people on how to use heavy equipment and enjoy the luxury of normal working hours then you should continue reading. First Stop Rentals, a locally owned and operated company in Kemptville, is looking for a truck driver over the age of 25 with a clean driving record and some mechanical knowledge to become part of their great team. With 22 years of solid growth in Leeds & Grenville, First Stop Rentals provides a fun, challenging and family-like working environment. To begin moving your career forward, go to www.firststoprentals.com.

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ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Northern Cables Inc. is currently recruiting for engineering resources to support our manufacturing operations. Candidates will preferably be a Professional Engineer or Technologist with 5 -10 years experience in a manufacturing environment. Critical Skills:* Electrical/Electronic systems installations (new equipment installs/equipment upgrades) * Maintenance support for Electrical/Electronic systems * Documentation creation and maintenance for Electrical/Electronic systems * Regulatory support for Electrical/Electronic systems * Technical staff development * New product / process development assistance * Assistance with Safety, Quality and Productivity initiatives.

INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS Northern Cables Inc. is currently recruiting for a licensed or registered apprentice electrician as well as a licensed millwright/mechanic to support its growing business.

Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) and the ability to train and coach employees are necessary. Base wage to $61,900/yr. This position requires flexible working hours and rotating shifts..

MANUFACTURING WORKERS Northern Cables Inc. is currently recruiting for factory production workers for our Brockville and Prescott facilities with medium/heavy manufacturing experience.

Applicants must have general math and English skills. Training provided to suitable candidates. Full time hours, base salary $45200 - $47600 per year.

Interested candidates are invited to submit resumes to: Northern Cables Inc. P.O. Box 1564 - 50 California Avenue Brockville, Ontario - K6V 6E6 Fax (613) 345-3147 Email: humanresources@northerncables.com Website: www.northerncables.com No phone calls please COUNTY CABS

Carleton Place/ Almonte

Taxi Driver/ Dispatcher wanted

approx 24 hours/week, must have good driving record & insurable.

Light Maintenance person required, part-time. $12/hr.

HELP WANTED

Call Craig at 613-253-7777.

T.L.C.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS No job too small!

Free estimates • Home Renovations • Plumbing Repairs • Painting/cleanup • Concrete work Doug Morley 257-7177

HELP WANTED

Our continued growth has created new opportunities in our Brockville and Prescott facilities.

We are locally owned and operated, offer a history of a stable work environment with regular working hours, flexible vacation schedules and opportunities for advancement.

HOME OWNER & CONTRACTOR

Growing Mature Company with Opportunity for a Truck Driver

HELP WANTED

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Perth. Available March 1.

3 bedroom house. Parking, fenced yard. Laundry available. $1,500/month plus heat and hydro.

613-264-8143.

HELP WANTED

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

Call Brent 613-283-6088.

HELP WANTED

Seamstress Required Carleton Uniforms Inc. has an immediate opening for a full-time seamstress. The successful applicant should have basic sewing skills and/or the ability to perform alterations to garments, more specifically, the application of crests onto shirts and outerwear, applying braid/tape to shirts and pants and/or hemming and serging of pants. The position requirements are for forty hours a week Monday to Friday and the successful applicant will be eligible for a generous benefit plan.

Carleton Uniforms sells work and dress wear to the Emergency Services Sector across Canada including Paramedics, Fire Fighters and Police/Security. The company has been in operation since 1992 and is located in a new facility in Carleton Place.

Please forward resumes to” lperkins@carletonuniforms.com” or drop them off personally at our head office at 5 Costello Drive in Carleton Place.

Contract position - 6 months with possible extension based on performance. 30 hours per week (combination of evenings/days/weekends) Lanark Community Programs is seeking a full time Custodian to clean and perform minor repairs and maintenance for their approximately 18,000 sq ft building in Carleton Place.

Qualifications: Experience in commercial cleaning and general building upkeep such as, maintaining furnace filters, painting, snowblowing walkways, assembling/moving furniture, etc.

Must have a current WHMIS certificate and Vulnerable Sector police check, and knowledge of MSDS. Hourly rate: $18.00/hour Deadline for applications: February 12, 2016 4pm

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HELP WANTED

INSURANCE BROKERS

CUSTODIAN

Please forward resume to: Property Manager Lanark Community Programs 30 Bennett Street, Carleton Place, ON K7C 4J9

HELP WANTED

WANTED!

Lanark Community Programs

A part of Lanark Renfrew Health & Community Services

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Perth, 2 bedroom apartment & Bachelor apartment, fridge & stove included, $815/$550 + utilities. First & LMR required. Smoke/pet free.

613-229-5959.

Book your Snow Removal Handyman Services, renovations, painting, drywall, flooring, kitchens, bathrooms, fencing & decks, lawn maintenance, REAL ESTATE roofing, eavestroughing & housecleaning. Firewood. www.whytesmaintenance.

Building lot for sale, 1 ca 613-257-8143 or acre, Ferguson/Tetlock 613-264-8143.

Rd., Numogate (2 minutes off Hwy 15 N). Asking E x p e r i e n c e d $51,000.

Info: Electrician, Licensed 613-812-0911. & Insured available for residential/commercial work. Best Rates, Call REAL ESTATE Jim 613-799-2378 or SERVICES 613-284-0895 (Texas USA Best Buy) We have a prime 20 acre de- House cleaning available veloped ranchette available from windows to ovens, with Panaramic View. Now also will work for Veteonly $395 per acre, $99 ran’s Affairs, I do it all. per month. In Canadian Once a week, bi-weekly or Funds. Call 800-875-6568. only when needed. I am available for emergency cleanings. I promise honPERSONAL est work and satisfaction.

Call Bonny at Alcoholics Anonymous 613-284-2440 or cell: 613-284-7929.

613-284-2696.

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Perth, 10 Craig St. 2 bedroom apartment in quiet, clean, adult building.

Fridge, stove, parking and laundry included. $820/month + utilities.

Available immediately.

613-283-5996.

A Small Job or More.

Renovations/Repairs.

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

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

HELP WANTED

The # 1 “Award-Winning” McLean Insurance Protection Team seeks a full-time Client Account Manager (CSR) for our Perth office. You must be highly coachable, forward-thinking, have ADVANCED computer skills, be able to work independently under pressure and professional in appearance to qualify. NO selling. NO cold-calling. In office salaried position with base salary, benefits and commission bonus program. Client Account Manager will be responsible for SERVICING McLean Insurance clients in-person, by phone, fax and email on a daily basis. Please NO whiners or complainers. People unable to work effectively “under extreme pressure”, require “babysitting” need not apply. Only those seriously committed to being a loyal member of our “award-winning” fast-paced, TEAM oriented, forward-thinking culture should apply.

(Application Deadline: Friday, February 12th, 2016) So, still interested??? Please visit our website at: NoBSInsuranceTeam.com for additional information and a short VIDEO presentation about the job. Please MAIL your resume to the address that is found on the website. Please do NOT call, email, fax or visit us at the office to apply or inquire about this job. Just MAIL your resume as instructed at: NoBSInsuranceTeam.com using Canada Post, UPS or FedEx. * All applications will remain strictly confidential.

McLean Insurance, 58 Foster Street, Perth, Ontario K7H 1S1

Do you like helping people?

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BROCKVILLE NISSAN OPENING SPRING 2016 Dixon Automotive Group is growing and requires ambitious and dedicated staff to join their newest store, Brockville Nissan.

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Here to Help!

Please call Bruce or Kendra to be a Phone Line Volunteer at Distress Centre of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville 613-345-1290

Six Volunteer Locations – Brockville – Perth – Carleton Place – Kemptville – Prescott – Gananoque

HELP WANTED

We have a wide variety of daytime and evening positions available from management, technical and support staff

HELP WANTED

Executive Director Required Family and Children’s Services of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville is the amalgamated child protection agency for the counties of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville and the surrounding area. It was created in 2011 when the Children’s Aid Society of the County of Lanark and the Town of Smiths Falls, and the Family and Children’s Service of Leeds and Grenville united under a common umbrella. Serving a large geographic area of eastern Ontario, FCSLLG is a not-for-profit agency governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and funded by the Province of Ontario through the Ministry of Children and Youth Services (MCYS). Following two years of organizational challenge and change, FCSLLG is searching for a strategic leader, capable of leading this 20 million dollar, 150+ staff agency through the coming years of change implementation.

Leading a dynamic organization As our incoming Executive Director, you will work with the agency, the Board of Directors, community partners and our clients to advance the Strategic Plan, through an evolving agency and provincial environment, forward. Doing so, you will support our Mission, Vision and Values:

Applicants are invited to submit their resume no later than February 15, 2016 To Steven Vaughan, Board President Family & Children Services of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville, 438 Laurier Blvd Brockville, ON, K6V 6C5 Or Email: EDRecruitment@fcsllg.ca We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Interviews will be conducted in early March, 2016

We look forward to meeting you!

Interested candidates, please email resume to ad@kiaofbrockville.com

Cruickshank Construction Ltd., a leading roadbuilder and aggregate supplier located in Ontario and Alberta, has an immediate opening for the following seasonal position:

Quality Control Technician Qualifications  Civil Engineering Technologist designation and/or related experience in civil construction/engineering  Experience in construction quality control would be an asset  Must possess excellent communication and computer skills  Able to review contract documents, contract specifications and project plans  Highly motivated, self-directed and the ability to multitask  Strong work ethic and a positive team attitude  Strong knowledge of OHSA  Willing to travel and spend time away from home Responsibilities Monitor our Quality Management System policies and document daily work related operations  Direct and oversee employees to ensure work is accurate  Work in conjunction with the Plan Administer to identify and correct issues as they arise  Ensure all QA sampling is completed per contract requirements  Monitor supplied material as per QMS manual  Document daily quantities for payment reconciling 

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• Sales Representitives • Controller • Service Adivisors • Licensed Technicians • Office Administraion

Cruickshank is committed to fair and accessible employment practices and will accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment process.

To apply please send your resume and cover letter to: chr11@cruickshankgroup.com no later than February 12, 2016

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Key Qualifications and Leadership Competencies ➢ A Master’s Degree in Social Work, Public Administration or work experience equivalency, including at least 10 years of progressively responsible management service and administration experience within the child welfare field. ➢ A genuine commitment to the Child Welfare sector along with solid experience and understanding of related government policy, programming, service models and associated acts and legislation in the field ➢ Strong leadership skills, including the ability to motivate, evaluate, and recognize employees; proven ability to share skills and knowledge with others; experience in all components of human resource management. ➢ Experience building consensus and delivering results with diverse stakeholder groups and partners for common solutions. ➢ Proven ability to work effectively in a unionized environment ➢ Respect for issues of public accountability ➢ Demonstrated ability to create positive public awareness and maintain community/partner relationships ➢ Competencies in people, resource, financial, change, and risk management and in taking action. ➢ Excellent written, oral and technological communication and presentations skills with a solid track record of speaking in public forums.

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Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario Box 2222, 2755 Highway 43 Kemptville, Ontario K0G 1J0

REQUIRES CASUAL CUSTODIANS Almonte/Carleton Place/Smiths Falls/Perth Gananoque/Kemptville/Brockville (and surrounding areas) $19.81/hour Effective Immediately

The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario is seeking Custodians to work on a casual and as needed basis, to cover for vacancies in schools in the above-noted areas.

Qualified applicants should have experience in industrial cleaning and/or maintenance and be able to meet the physical requirements for material and furniture handling.

Interested applicants are requested to forward a cover letter and resume in confidence by February 12, 2016 to the attention of: Barb Renaud Coordinator of Employee Services Fax: (613) 258-3610 E-mail: hr@cdsbeo.on.ca Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest.

Learning and Growing Together in Christ CDSBEO IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING AN INCLUSIVE, ACCESSIBLE AND BARRIER-FREE WORKPLACE. IF YOU WILL REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DURING THE JOB SELECTION PROCESS, PLEASE LET US KNOW AND WE WILL WORK TO MEET YOUR NEEDS.

Brent Laton Chair of the Board

Wm. J. Gartland Director of Education

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Job Posting Where do you find your local community news? How do you stay connected to new and old businesses in your community?

Metroland Media is a communication company built on a strong history of providing the news to Ontario’s door steps for over 100 years. In this ever growing industry we have continued to evolve, allowing us to become the industry leaders. Flyers, magazines, trade shows, digital advertising and distribution is a snapshot of our companies breadth. If you are looking for a dynamic company built on a strong history within your community, look no further.

THE OPPORTUNITY: We are looking for an individual interested in a Sales Representative position for our Brockville location.

Applicants must be self-starters and exceptionally goal oriented as the focus of this position is on developing new revenue opportunities for both the print and digital media products.

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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES • Prospect for new accounts, source leads, cold call, and research to generate sales in multi-media platforms • Responsible for ongoing sales with both new and existing clients • Consistently attain and/or surpass sales targets and hitting revenue targets • Develop and maintain strong business relationships with clients to build business opportunities • Provide professional customer service in ensuring superior client satisfaction at all times • Create proposals and advertising solutions through compelling business cases • Provide customers with creative and effective advertising solutions and play a key role in the overall success of our organization • As part of this role, you will be required to handle credit card information. Metroland Media is 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 • College Diploma in Business, Marketing, related field or 3+ years in Sales • Prospect for new accounts, source leads, cold call, and research to generate sales in multi-media platforms • Responsible for ongoing sales with both new and existing clients • Consistently attain and/or surpass sales targets and hitting revenue targets • Develop and maintain strong business relationships with clients to build business opportunities • Provide professional customer service in ensuring superior client satisfaction at all times • Create proposals and advertising solutions through compelling business cases • Provide customers with creative and effective advertising solutions and play a key role in the overall success of our organization • A valid Driver’s Licence and reliable vehicle OUR AODA COMMITMENT Metroland is committed to accessibility in employment and to ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with AODA, Metroland will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling your interview.

PLEASE APPLY AT WWW.METROLAND/CAREERS

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Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario Box 2222, 2755 Highway 43 Kemptville, Ontario K0G 1J0

Rai Co-ordinator Permanent Part-Time Position 3 shifts per week Successful candidates are motivated with excellent organizational, problem solving and leadership skills. Candidates must hold a current RN/RPN registration.

Please fax or e-mail resume and cover letter to:

Carolyn Tonge Fax: 613-269-3534 E-mail: carolyn@hilltopmanor.ca

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Executive Chef of the Perth Golf Course Anticipated Term: April 18th, 2016 - October 15th, 2016 Seasonal full-time contract - Salary based on experience (Experience required).

Production bonus offered as well as golfing privileges.

Summary of Work: The Executive Chef will be responsible for all food production and management of the kitchen facilities for all major tournaments, special events and league nights, as well as day-to-day food preparation for daytime golf.

Description of Work: - Work within budget to order food and schedule staff; - Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory; - Assist F&B Manager to hire, train and supervise kitchen staff; - Demonstrate cooking techniques and use of equipment; - Plan menus and create new recipes; - Consult with clients regarding menus for special functions; - Estimate food requirements, prepare and cook food on a regular basis, for special functions, and for tournaments; - Ensure food meets quality standards; Working Conditions: Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Standing for extended periods; Tight deadlines.

Personal Suitability: Dependability; Team player; Flexible; Must be available to work a combination of days, nights and weekends as required.

To Apply: Email resume (with references) and cover letter, specifically outlining past experience to stacie@perthgolf.com; or mail to P.O. Box 325 Perth, ON K7H 3E4. Looking to hire successful candidate as soon as possible.

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REQUIRES A LIBRARY TECHNICIAN ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL KEMPTVILLE (Permanent) $21.37/hour Effective: Immediately The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario is seeking a Library Technician at St. Michael Catholic High School in Kemptville. Qualified applicants should have a diploma in Library Technology, a minimum of six months experience and basic knowledge of various data processing techniques.

Please refer to our website www.cdsbeo.on.ca for further information.

Applicants are requested to forward a cover letter and resume in confidence by February 8, 2016 to the attention of: Barb Renaud Coordinator of Employee Services Fax: (613) 258-3610 E-mail: hr@cdsbeo.on.ca Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest.

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with basic Google Sketchup skills required to produce timber work sketches and deliver quotes to clients from our Perth Shop.

Flexible hours are casual parttime. Job description is available.

Please contact us at: office@ripnet.com.

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DRIVERS REQUIRED 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.

Please call Brett

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at 613-283-5555.

CDSBEO IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING AN INCLUSIVE, ACCESSIBLE AND BARRIER-FREE WORKPLACE. IF YOU WILL REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DURING THE JOB SELECTION PROCESS, PLEASE LET US KNOW AND WE WILL WORK TO MEET YOUR NEEDS.

Brent Laton Chair of the Board

Wm. J. Gartland Director of Education

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OPERATIONS SUPPORT MANAGER Permanent Position based in Perth Minimum 5 years experience managing construction operations, site staff, sub-contractors, shop drawings and resolving site related issues.

Vacancy for SITE OPERATORS and LABOURERS Apply with resume to: Peter@awdcontactors.ca

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Busy Handyman Service looking for Snow-plow OpCaregiver for Seniors and erators and shovelers. Part- Looking for an online time or could lead to full- business? I can help! You People with disabilities. will receive free training Gentle, caring support in time. Call 613-267-5460. and after support. Go to your home: personal care, housekeeping, meal prep- Farm worker for vegetable www.123freedom4life.com aration.

Call Joanne farm, 2016 season, May 1 and check it out. Requires 613-278-0467 to October 30, North Gow- a computer and telephone er area. Experience an as- and 5-15 hours weekly. set.

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Building Upon a Tradition INTRODUCTION: Renfrew Golf Club is a semi private golf course with full amenities and is located in the heart of the Ottawa Valley.

POSITION: General Manager, Renfrew Golf Club LOCATION: Renfrew Ontario PURPOSE OF JOB: As the general manager, you are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the golf club. This includes meeting financial objectives related to the annual budget, achieving objectives related to customer service, human resource management and operational effectiveness. He/she provides direction to the golf club team members in a manner consistent with the overall business line strategy of developing a customer-focused sales culture. This includes a primary responsibility for embedding and sustaining sales and operational management activities at the club using a planning approach to meet customer needs and financial objectives.

SKILL SET REQUIRED 1. Strong financial skill set necessary 2. Background in the hospitality industry and a willingness to develop existing assets 3. Background in Golf Course management an asset but not required.

4. Must be able to work with a board of directors to develop a strategy and implement with a high degree of autonomy.

SALARY: Commensurate with level of experience.

APPLICATIONS: by Email before 12 Feb 2016 RenfrewGolfClubGM@gmail.com

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Established local company in the Almonte area looking to hire a full time lead hand in a permanent position. We offer a wide variety of services for both residential and commercial properties in the areas from excavation and site preparation, through to finish landscape.

We are looking for someone with min.

5 years experience in the following: - civil site works; grading and layout -heavy equipment operating experience - septic installation, sewer and water - hardscape; interlock, concrete, asphalt - winter maintenance experience Salary: $20-$30/hr based on experience Submit resume to cooneyconst@xplornet.com

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Language Learning North Grenville classes starting the week of February 15th.

F r e n c h (junior/intermediate), Spanish (beginner level 1 and 2) and Inuktitut (language and culture).

Two hours per week for 8 weeks $195 www.alkeventmanagement. c a anne@alkeventmanagement. ca 613-853-8308

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3D DESIGN SPECIALIST(S) James Ross Limited serves the North American market with the custom design and fabrication of paper machine cleaning equipment. Their recent growth has created the above openings at their Brockville location.

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Qualifications: 4 Mechanical Engineering Degree or Mechanical Technologist Diploma 4 Minimum 1 - 5 years 3D design experience (manufacturing) 4 Knowledge of Pulp & Paper equipment an asset 4 Strong Problem Solving/Trouble Shooting/ Organizational Skills 4 Willing to travel occasionally within North America

Attention: Perth Area Men & Women Barbers & Stylists Looking For A FRESH Start Making $20-$25 Per Hour GUARANTEED…

WANTED! Barbers & Hairstylists

You will be employed in a pleasant and supportive environment in Brockville, ON and enjoy a competitive salary and fringe benefits. In the first instance mail or e-mail your résumé to:

C.W. ARMSTRONG 201 – 84 KING STREET WEST, P.O. BOX 773, BROCKVILLE, ON K6V 5W1 e-mail: c.w.armstrong@myhighspeed.ca 1-877-779-2362 or (613) 498-2290

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The 'COOLEST Family Barber Shop' in Ontario is hiring additional Barbers and Stylists. $13 Per Hour PLUS Commission and Tips (our Barbers & Stylists average $21-$25 Per Hour).

GOOD Hours. NO Commuting. Excellent chance to make some REAL Money (PLUS tips) if you are a HARD worker and enjoy working with other people.

Full-Time and Part-Time work available.

You MUST be highly coachable, forward thinking and professional in appearance to qualify. You will be responsible for providing haircuts and straight blade shaves (we will train you) on a daily basis in our friendly downtown shop.

Barbering is a PERSONALITY business - so you need one to apply (a PASSION for meeting NEW people is a deal-breaker).

Lanark County’s – Lanark Lodge, “People Caring for People”, is a 163 bed Long Term Care Home accredited with Accreditation Canada that strives to provide progressive resident centred care for our residents in an atmosphere of respect that fosters independence and fulfillment. We are seeking a self-motivated professional change agent for the following position.

RESIDENT CARE CLERK MANDATE: To provide clerical support to Lanark Lodge Nursing department. Provides back up for Receptionist/Clerical Assistant and Staffing/ Payroll Clerk as required.

For further details including qualifications and application deadline, visit our website at www.lanarkcounty.ca

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Infection Prevention and Control Nurse

NEXT CLASS STARTS ON FEBRUARY 8, 2016 AIR BRAKE CERTIFICATION COURSE FEBRUARY 11–12, 2016

The Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital requires a Temporary Part-Time Infection Prevention and Control Nurse starting in February, 2016 for approximately six months.

Reporting to the Chief Nursing Executive (CNE) the incumbent will assist and direct hospital personnel in the prevention and reduction of the incidence and morbidity of healthcare acquired infections in patients. Through consultation, surveillance and education, the incumbent will contribute to ensuring a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

The successful candidate must be available to work 2 days per week. Temporary assignments can be terminated with two weeks’ notice.

10-12 Maple Avenue, Smiths Falls ON K7A 1Z5 For course information please call 1-866-529-1113 or 613-742-7499

Qualifications: A BScN and current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario; current or is eligible to obtain certification in Infection Control from the CBIC (Certified Board of Infection Control) or completion of an approved IPAC course from an accredited university or college; minimum five years clinical nursing experience; two years of IPAC experience in a hospital setting; demonstrated ability to perform the duties of an IPAC nurse, working knowledge of the Standards and principles regulated by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and Accreditation Canada as they apply to IPAC and demonstrated experience in providing IPAC in construction and redevelopment phases of work. For a complete list of qualifications, please visit careers on our website at www. carletonplacehospital.ca Qualified applicants should apply in writing no later than Wednesday, February 10th, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. to the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital, Human Resources Department, 211 Lake Ave. E. Carleton Place, K7C 1J4, Fax: (613)257-3026, E-mail: jobs@carletonplacehosp.com

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

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

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NO whiners or Complainers. ONLY those seriously committed to being a POSITIVE member of our Award-Winning Team need apply.

Application Deadline: Friday, February 12th, 2016.

To CONFIDENTIALLY apply, please EMAIL your resume with REFERENCES to: Michael@PerthBarber.com. You can also mail your resume and references to: 58 Foster Street, Perth, Ontario K7H 1S1 - Attention Michael

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RPN POSITIONS

One Permanent Part-Time Position 5 shifts per 2 weeks One Casual Position

Successful candidates are motivated with excellent organizational, problem solving and leadership skills. Excellence in Geriatric Nursing preferred but not essential.

Please fax or e-mail resume and cover letter to: Kate Carkner-Hutchings, A.D.O.C. Fax: 613-269-3534 E-mail: kate.carkner@broadviewnc.ca

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CDSBEO’s EQAO assessment results demonstrate student success The following are highlights from the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario’s (CDSBEO) regular board meeting held on Jan. 19 at the board office in Kemptville.

Each year, students from across Ontario in grades 3, 6, and 9, participate in the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) assessments. The data collected through the testing helps school teams identify areas of student strength, target areas requiring support, and plan for improvement. The data also provides additional evidence that helps teachers and parents engage in meaningful conversation about individual TENDERS

student’s achievement.

The assessment of reading, writing and mathematics – primary and junior divisions, measures the skills students are expected to have learned by the end of grade 3, and the end of grade 6. The assessments also track progress in mathematics for students in grade 9.

Principal of curriculum, Brent Bovaird, and superintendent of school effectiveness, Natalie Cameron, presented an overview of the results for this year’s EQAO assessments to the board.

Provincial numbers for the primary and junior assessments were not available for comparison due to prov-

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Rideau Community Health Services is seeking proposals for Audit Services for a 3 year term from qualified Accounting firms with demonstrated ability and experience in auditing health care sector not-for-profit organizations of a similar size and complexity to produce annual audited financial statements and supplementary financial information.

Interested parties may view detailed specifications at www.RideauCHS.ca Enquiries and expressions of interest must be received no later than 5:00 pm Friday March 4th, 2016.

Funding for Rideau Community Health Services (RCHS) has been provided by the South East Local Health Integration Network (LHIN). RCHS is also supported by the Ministry of Community and Social Services and by the communities and people we serve.

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ince-wide job action. Cameron presented the assessment results.

“In primary reading, 78 per cent of students scored a level 3 or 4, with only two per cent scoring below level 2. In primary writing, 80 per cent of students scored a level 3 or 4, and we are proud to report that less than 1 per cent scored below level 2,” she said. “In primary mathematics, 66 per cent of students scored a level 3 or 4, therefore 29 per cent of our students are currently sitting very close to the provincial standard at a level 2. Only 3 per cent scored below level 2.” Junior level results demonstrated similar success.

“In junior reading, 81 per cent of students scored a level 3 or 4.

Only 1 per cent scored below level 2. In junior writing, 83 per cent of students scored a level 3 or 4, with less than 1 per cent below level 2. In junior mathematics, 51 per cent of students scored a level 3 or 4 and 35 per cent of students are currently just below the provincial standard at a level 2, with 12 per cent below level 2,” noted Bovaird.

For the grade 10 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test results, first-time eligible students, 85 per cent were successful. This achievement is 3 per cent higher than the provincial average of 82 per cent. For the previously eligible cohort writing the OSSLT for the second time, 57 per cent of students were successful, which is 8 per cent higher than the provincial average.

Grade 9 applied math students continued with the trend of scoring above provincial results (based on the 2013-2014 provincial results), with 59 per cent of applied, and 86 per cent of academic students achieving a level 3 or 4.

“As we continue to celebrate the success of our students we are also purposefully planning to improve student achievement, which is a continuous process,” noted Cameron. “The board Numeracy Action Plan has been updated to reflect our continued focus on Catholic Professional Learning Communities to support collaboration and sharing of best practices to improve instruction, and identify areas for improvement in school cohorts.”

“EQAO Divisional Numeracy Action Teams have been created in our schools,” explained Bovaird. “Teachers in junior and intermediate panels will have the opportunity to gather and make meaningful connections between EQAO scores and curriculum expectations. This will also provide an opportunity for divisional math teachers, with the guidance and support of numeracy consultants, to engage in meaningful discourse around teaching practices in their math classrooms, and how they can set goals as a team to better prepare students for assessment opportunities.”

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Joint protocol for student achievement The Joint Protocol for Student Achievement (JPSA) is a partnership between seven regional school boards and four regional children’s aid societies (CAS) and their respective Ministries, to establish and implement processes and policies to support student achievement and wellbeing for crown ward and CAS involved students.

Sue Giff and Trudy VanDyke, both behaviour crisis consultants with the board, presented details for the new protocol to the board of trustees. The protocol document outlines the way in which school boards and CAS will work together to create educational success plans (ESP) which provide students with enhanced educational, community, and post-secondary opportunities.

The Student Success Team consists of school, board, CAS and other community stakeholders involved with the student.

They will meet twice a year to review and develop the success plan. The plan is designed to encompass not only the academic goals, but also their dreams for the future and their community involvement activities.

“In the fall of 2015, we partnered with select teachers from our board to review the protocol in a consultation process, which resulted in excellent feedback,” noted VanDyke. “Their input

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Arnprior: 613.623.1114 Smiths Falls: 613.283.1905

(viewing starting at 8:30 am) We are featuring beautiful antiques and collectibles, glassware and furniture as well as the Allis Chalmers toy tractor collection (approx 40 pieces-many still in original boxes) of Winston Bellinger of Vernon, ON (long time Allis Chalmers dealer). Toy tractor collection to be sold at approx 2:00 pm.

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has also be reflected in the development of the ‘activation steps,’ the ESP and the development of the REACH teams within their schools. Teachers felt excited to be receiving tools to assist crown ward and CAS involved students to achieve not only their academic but social and community goals as well.”

The initiative will assist with making progress in closing the gap in the graduation rates for crown ward and CAS involved students. In addition, as a result of a collaborative JPSA protocol school boards have established REACH teams, along with educational success plans. A REACH (Realizing Educational Achievement for Children/Youth) team is a student focused support system that consists of a school member, CAS worker, guardian/ parent, and a significant adult as identified by the student. Each crown ward or CAS involved student will have access to his/her REACH team, who will support the student in developing their individual success plan. The student and REACH team will meet a minimum of twice per year.

Partnerships with community agencies is critical to the success of students, and the CDSBEO is a recognized leader in the development of these partnerships. In 2012-2013, 46 per cent of crown wards ages 19-20, in the province, had graduated from high school.

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3 Day Tag Sale Liquidation Friday February 5 (4PM - 8PM) Saturday February 6 (Noon - 5 PM) Sunday February 7 (Noon - 5 PM)

Please note this is a tag sale liquidation NOT an auction.

All prices will be clearly marked. Delivery on larger items can be arranged if needed. Both buildings will be opened to the public.

182 Glenview Road, Smiths Falls.

Brand new: Collectible tin signs, New LED Signs, New Hats, New Sunglasses, SS cookware, New Purses.

Used: Restorable gas pump, assorted oil and gasoline memorabilia, advertising Store displays & signs, large antique oak bank deposit counter, large antique glass showcase, barn fresh antiques, dressers mattress sets, desks, living room furniture, Foos ball table, Victrola’s, jukebox, Pepsi and Coca-Cola chest coolers, upright modern Pepsi display fridges, power tools, gas chainsaws, two wheeled Baja bike, three used motorcycles for parts, generator, lawn tractor, SS Bar fridges, assorted hotel blankets, pillows, bedspreads, linens, Oak wine cellar on wheels, Diecast cars, 6 foot and 8 foot assorted folding banquet tables, assorted restaurant tables & more.

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Effective Immediately both buildings will be open to the public Thursdays Fridays and Saturdays noon to 4 PM. Dealers and wholesalers are welcome.

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Area songstress battles for top spot in talent search Stacey Roy

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The original work of singer/songwriter, Amanda Jordan of Lombardy has found a provincial audience and is in the running to be one of five live show competitors in the Ontario Back Roads Country Talent Search competition March 3.

As of Monday afternoon, Feb. 1 Jordan was in second place with 6,694 votes.

“The support has been incredible. It’s really been amazing,” Jordan said during a phone interview with the Record News Feb. 1.

The Hugh’s Room showcase in Toronto will be a wonderful opportunity to highlight the local singer/songwriter’s abilities to industry professionals and a broader audience, but her timeslot on the finalist show isn’t secure until the end of Feb. 17. That’s when online voting wraps up. Until then supporters can log on to http://www.catherinefaintentertainment.com/ontario-back-roads-countrytalent-search and cast up to five ballots on each device (lap top, phone and tablet) a day.

She urges all her supporters to continue to cast their votes each day to help her reach the next opportunity by remaining in the top five since over the next two weeks “anything can change,” she said.

Voters can see Jordan’s video shot at her home by Sunflake Film and with the support of The Score store on Beckwith Street who lent props. There, they will see and hear Jordan’s confidence and stage presence coming through.

“I’ve really grown into my voice,” she said.

Jordan’s original submission is a pop/ country song entitled Silverado Run and tells the story of the many times one lover has left, but that’s not where the tune found its ori-

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Amanda Jordan’s smooth pop/country sound has propelled her to second place as of Monday afternoon in the Ontario Back Roads Country Talent Search. Voting continues until Feb. 17

gins. For the past year or so Jordan has been able to look out the window of her parents house in Lombardy to see her grandfather’s Silverado truck he bequeathed to her brother sitting on the property.

“That’s where the idea came from,” she said.

The local singer has honed her sound over the last few years and continues to do so through singer/songwriter courses at Carleton University where she is in her second year. Jordan lists artists like Kacey Musgraves and Miranda Lambert as musical inspirations for her.

“I’ve kind of learned from them,” she said.

The competitions connection to Lambert is another thing that makes this experience so exciting. The competition has been created

by Catherine Faint Entertainment who has represented clients like Lambert and Blake Sheldon.

Her musical journey has been one of building on all experiences. She credits her 2015 experience in the Miss Teen Canada competition for boosting her confidence.

During this competition she was among the top three talents and earned the chance to sing at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Toronto to a crowd of 2,000.

“It’s something I’ll never forget,” Jordan said.

She said she hopes the Ontario Back Roads Country Talent Search will present her with more opportunities like this to grow as an artist. The winner of the Ontario Back Roads Country Talent Search will win $15,000 worth of recording time and a professional music video, which Jordan would use to break into the networks like CMT. “That’s going to open so many doors for me,” Jordan added. “It’s so important to never turn any opportunity down.”

The university student is living this philosophy by accepting a Feb. 27 gig at the Waring House Restaurant in Picton, Ontario where Instant Rivalry (the competition’s number one rated group) has invited her to sing with them.

“I’m really happy for them,” Jordan said of fellow competitor and family friends.

The Ottawa Valley artist is hoping to secure more Ottawa-based gigs in the coming months. She is currently booked at the Aviation Museum this August for a Boots for Pups fundraiser. Please go to Jordan’s website: www.amandajordanmusic.com for up-to-date information on where you can see her perform next and email her at jjordan@ gmail.com for more information on booking her.

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Chimo Elementary School’s Early Act Program received a $500 donation on Friday, Jan. 30 from the Smiths Falls Rotary Club.

The Early Act program is affiliated with the Rotary Club, and it’s a way to instil leadership qualities at an early age, noted Ken Graham, incoming president of the Rotary Club.

“We’ve been sponsoring this school for a few years now,” Graham said.

Anna McAuley, kindergarten teacher at Chimo, said the program helps promote character development in students.

“We try and do a number of community-based activities that benefit the students,” she said. “We also have a global aspect to the program – like WE Day – donations help take us there.”

WE Day is a celebration of youth who make a difference in their local and global communities. Schools send students to WE Day as it helps nurture compassion on youth and gives them the tools to create transformative social change.

The Early Act club works in a simi-

lar way as it’s geared to students aged five to 13 years of age.

The students at Chimo have filled Christmas boxes for under privileged children in the area, and they have spent some time with seniors at Van Horne Manor and Broadview.

“We have also been able to hold a secret Santa shop which is part of our Champions for Kids to get out and do some extra curricular activities,” said Melissa Licari, Grade 7 teacher.

“The shoeboxes were very successful. We filled and mailed out 40 of them.”

Lecari said Chimo hopes to hold one event each month.

Led by the student council, the Early Act Club’s activities help get the entire student body involved in community giving.

“We love it,” Licari said, as teachers are able to see sides of the students that they may not have the opportunity to observe – like watching them interact with seniors and animals.

Last year, a group of students went to The Table Community Food Centre in Perth where they helped prepare a meal in their kitchen.

The Early Act is a way to help teach students about respect, empathy, responsibility, tolerance, citizenship, compassion, friendship and leadership.

“It’s a good fit for their Character Always program,” said Graham.

“And we’re happy to support them,” added Bill Baxter, past president of the Rotary Club. “It’s a good way to get them thinking about Rotary and helping out in their community by giving back.”

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A Double-Barrelled Package to Treat Hypertension Today millions of North Americans suffer hypertension and 99 percent are being treated by prescription drugs. Studies show that nearly 50 percent discontinue their medication due to unpleasant sideeffects. But tossing away drugs is a hazardous move which can result in earlier death. This week, a double-barrelled natural remedy that helps to prevent high blood pressure. It can also be helpful to those with hypertension who wish to try managing it first without the Dr. Gifford-Jones use of prescription medication.

It’s been said that “societies get the blood pressure they deserve.” It appears we deserve a lot. It’s estimated that 75 million adult North Americans have hypertension. What is more frightening is that doctors are now seeing this disease in young children who are obese and diabetic.

What causes hypertension? In some cases doctors cannot pin-point the reason. Sir William Osler, one of the world’s great physicians, said it was good to be born with “genetically good rubber”. He was referring to soft, springy arteries less likely to cause hypertension.

But since we cannot choose our parents many people, as they age, develop atherosclerosis (clogged, hardened arteries), the big killer. Good sense tells us that if water pipes in our homes are clogged, the pressure affects the entire house. Similarly, the constant pounding from increased blood pressure on all our arteries and organs results in a host of problems, coronary attack, stroke, kidney failure, blindness and amputation of legs.

So what can a double-barrelled approach do to prevent this major killer? Dr. Nathan S Bryan, at the University of Texas, says that for 100 years researchers have known that nitroglycerine eased angina heart pain by increasing the blood supply to the heart’s muscle. But it was a mystery how this happened. Then researchers discovered the miracle molecule of nitric oxide (NO). They were awarded the Nobel Prize in 1998.

Early in life we all produce large amounts of NO in the endothelial lining (the innermost lining of blood vessels). This keeps arteries expanded. But after age 40 the production of NO decreases, arteries constrict causing hypertension.

This constant pressure injures the endothelium and triggers a chemical and inflammatory reaction that kills one North American every 37 seconds.

A natural remedy, Neo40, is now available. It sends a message in nanoseconds to endothelial cells to start producing nitric oxide. Dr. Bryan reports some people take L-arginine to produce NO. But Neo40 is more effective since it contains L–citrulline, vitamin C, beet root and hawthorne.

The prescribed dose is to slowly dissolve one tablet in the mouth twice a day for two weeks, then one daily. This provides a quick start to lowering blood pressure. But it’s a lifetime treatment as once a deficiency occurs the body will never again produce sufficient NO. The next part of the double-barrelled attack involves high doses of vitamin C and lysine. It’s also a lifetime treatment because, unlike animals, humans, due to a genetic mishap, lost the ability to produce this vitamin eons ago. Vitamin C is needed to produce collagen, the glue that holds cells together and its lack sets the stage for atherosclerosis. The addition of lysine, an amino acid, strengthens arteries, decreasing the risk of rupture and stroke. However, unlike Neo40 that dilates arteries, high doses of C can prevent atherosclerosis, and if already present, begins to unclog all arteries.

The dose is 4,000 – 6,000 mg daily of C and 3,000 – 4,000 mg of lysine daily either in capsule or powder form. Dr. Sydney Bush, the English researcher who made this revolutionary discovery, reports it takes six months before the first signs of arterial reversal can be seen. See the dramatic before and after photos at my web site www.docgiff.com It’s unfortunate that most doctors do not know about these natural ways to treat hypertension. Of course there is a place for prescription drugs to treat hypertension. But it’s tragic that these natural, safe and often effective remedies are not tried first. And they are as close as your Health Food Store. And remember prevention of hypertension is as important as treatment.

Suspects remain at large after smashing windows in Smiths Falls On Saturday, Jan. 23 at approximately 7 p.m. about five or six persons began smashing windows at a residence on Elmsley Street, Smiths Falls. A confrontation took place between these individuals and the occupants of the residence.

As the suspect vehicle fled the scene with the suspects, another vehicle was struck. The suspect vehicle was later located and the driver was arrested and charged with some criminal offences. The occupants in the suspect vehicle and involved in the destruction of property were not located and police are asking the public’s assistance in locating them.

Let’s locate these hoodlums and put the cuffs on them by contacting Crimestoppers

If you have any information on these or any other crimes call Smiths Falls Crime Stoppers at 613-284-CASH (2274) or 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or you can submit a tip online. Check out the following website at http://www.tipsoft.com.

Did you know? Crime Stoppers does not receive funding from any level of government.

Crime Stoppers operates exclusively on funds raised by the board members of each individual program and on donations provided by the public. Crime Stoppers is making a difference in your community! If you would like to make a donation or have time to volunteer with Smiths Falls and District Crime Stoppers, please contact Carl Evoy at 613-283-2444.

Paint your ‘art’ out Feb. 18 Raise your glass as a new for painting with acrylics. event is ushererd in at the Inspired by landscapes and Heritage House Museum wildlife, McCann incorpoin Smiths Falls. On Feb. 18 rates different textures and from 7 to 9 p.m., the musemany bold colours into her um will be hosting, ‘Lushes work. Her techniques are with Brushes’, the musealways changing and develum’s first paint night. It’s oping and she finds this to the perfect opportunity to be one of the most exciting enjoy refreshments, paint features of art. alongside your friends, and No painting experience? get creative.

No problem. The event welThe workshop will be comes all painters no matter lead by local artist, Jenine their experience. Supplies McCann. She finds inspiraand refreshments are providtion for her art in the sured by the museum. The only roundings around her. She suggestion is that you wear will lead the participants clothing you feel comfortSubmitted photo step by step in painting a able painting in.

Jenine McCann will host a paint brilliant image of a leanSo, grab a friend, a painting tree against a night sky. night at the Heritage House Mu- brush, and a glass and join McCann grew up in the seum on Feb. 18. the museum for this fun Westport area and has since event. Tickets are $40 per followed her career to Carleton Place where she person and pre-registration is required. Must be currently works as a chiropractor, while mak- 19 or older to participate. Doors open at 6:30 ing time to be creative. Art has always played p.m. For more details or to register, please cona role in her life. She enjoyed taking art classes tact the museum by calling 613-283-6311, by throughout school and has always sketched and emailing heritagehouse@smithsfalls.ca, or by painted in her spare time. It was only in the past visiting our Facebook page to register online. four years that she has truly developed her love Submitted by the Heritage House Museum

Getting in on the act

Melissa Licari and Anna McAuley, teachers at Chimo Elemtary School, accept a $500 donation from the Smiths Falls Rotary Club’s Bill Baxter and Ken Graham on Jan. 30.

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Reviving a centuries-old craft at museum Take this prime opportunity to learn the craft of Tatting Lace at a workshop hosted by the Heritage House Museum. This two-part workshop will run on Feb. 13 and Feb. 20, from 1 to 3 p.m.

Hand-made lace has been a part of our fashion history for centuries and tatting is just one of the methods used to create the delicate collars, trims, and doilies that are so sought after today. The greatest advantage that tatted lace has over other forms of hand-made lace is that it is delicate looking but very durable. Tatting never comes unravelled! It is also one of the most portable of hobbies to have. Using only a small shuttle and some thread to achieve great things, you can fit it all in a sandwich bag or put it in your pocket to take along with you anywhere.

Tamara Taylor, a tatter for over 30 years, will teach this workshop series. Having learned from

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her grandmother, she has been passing on her skills in this craft through workshops like this one for the last eight years. The enrollment for each course is kept small to provide each student with individual instruction. Beginners will learn the basic stitches and how to work with one shuttle.

Space is limited so you must register in advance. The cost of the course is $50 for two sessions and includes all necessary materials.

For additional information about these workshops or to register, please call the Heritage House Museum at (613) 283-8560 or email us at heritagehouse@smithsfalls.ca. The Heritage House Museum is located at 11 Old Sly’s Road in Smiths Falls, open Monday to Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Branch 95 Legion members appreciate community support As the president of Branch 95 I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous and Happy New Year.

Christmas is a time for giving and for the members at Branch 95 Christmas came early as the people and merchants of Smiths Falls showed their generosity by remembering our fallen and giving to our Veterans and their families during our Poppy Campaign.

It has been an excellent time and I would like to thank everyone who pitched in to ensure that everything that we set out to achieve was successfully completed. The more than 1,000 hours expended by volunteers raised more than $34,000. This incredible result is due to the dedication of the many volunteers and their care for the veterans and their families who these funds go to support. As a Trust fund, it should be pointed out, that monies can only be expended with permission from the Legion Provincial Command and can only be used in the support of Veterans or their families when the need arises. From all Veterans, Thank You. The Remembrance Day ceremonies topped off the very successful campaign and were followed by a Veterans dinner that evening. It also was a huge success. Thank you to the many who participated directly in the ceremonies and to all of our citizens who came out to say thanks to those who served.

Following very closely to Remembrance Day we hosted the Santa Claus parade followed by a breakfast with Santa. This event continues to surprise us all with its growth and the great quality and effort that goes into the floats and other participants.

This year was no exception. The parade took over an hour to get out of the parking lot on its way to Lower Reach Park. Thank you to Smiths Falls Police Force who did an excellent job in traffic control and to all of their officers who dedicated their time to make everything work. The parade route is about three miles in length and it is no easy task to co-ordinate everything with minimum disruption to normal traffic. You are all excellent and Branch 95 really appreciates you.

I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to our elevator fund over the past few years and I am proud to announce that we are ready to proceed with the installation. It is hoped installation will take place in the January – February time frame.

The project will be handled by Guy Saumure and Sons from Smiths Falls.

It is hoped that business can carry on with as little disruption as possible.

Our General Meetings continue on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 pm in the Lancaster hall, however, there will be no meeting in January.

It is the duty of Legion members to attend these meetings to have a say on how business is done on their behalf and to generally know what is going on in the Branch. I hope to see

many of you there in February. If you haven’t paid your dues for 2016 time is running short so come on in to see us.

Our Friday night Fish and Chips nights held on every other week have been a great success and will be continuing into next year. It’s still a great value at $10 so come out and enjoy.

We serve from 4 to 7 p.m.

We have a veterans coffee morning on the last Thursday of each month starting about 10am. This month we have opted for the Dec. 24. Our first one in the New Year will be Jan. 28.

We encourage all veterans to come out and meet with other veterans from our area. We are here to serve whether you are a Legion member or not if you served please join us. Our Veteran Service officer is always available to assist you in any way we can.

We have just finished our Poems Posters and Essay contest and will announce the winner in the New Year.

We are also preparing for our Public Speaking contest that takes place in February. As well we will be sending information on our bursary program to the high schools. Youth are the foundation of our community and the Legion takes pride in supporting youth programs.

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Jack Curran and our Bingo co-ordinator Comrade Wayne Foster have been extremely busy over the past year and to ease this burden require more volunteers to help out. If you feel so inclined to participate in either one of these activities please contact the office ASAP. Our Ladies Auxiliary members are very busy with functions through December. They are also putting together Christmas gifts that will be distributed to Veterans and Ladies Auxiliary members that are in nursing homes. They are always looking for new members and have their meetings the first Wednesday of each month.

Sunday afternoon we host youth darts, Monday evening we have bid euchre, duplicate bridge and a dart league all beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday afternoon there is another session of duplicate bridge at 1 p.m. Wednesday morning there is a seniors exercise program and on Thursday evening Bingo starts at 7 p.m. with a canteen available from 4 to 7 p.m. For any of these events please contact the office for more information.

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Construction on a new one-level elevator at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 95 is in progress on Main Street. Above is a look at the protective wall put up to ensure safety during last weekend’s Crime Stoppers dance.

year will be held Jan. 1. Doors open at 12 noon with opening ceremonies and presentations. We will have live entertainment by the Doherty Brothers Band and provide a light lunch at 5 p.m. Festivities will end by 6 p.m.

Please join us for this event that recognizes those that given so generously throughout the year to our organization. This event is open to the public with no admittance charge.

Our air conditioned, licensed, WiFi halls are available for bookings for many private events such as weddings, stag and doe parties, birthday parties, meetings and funeral luncheons as required. If you require a hall please contact our office at 613-283-2690 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. for availability. Our Ladies Auxiliary members are the available for catering these events.

We continually try to provide assistance to Service Clubs and Charities within our community during the year. If your nonprofit group is having an event let us know if we can assist or display your advertising on our information boards.

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Smiths Falls Bears take three of three in weekend CCHL action Laurie Weir

Bears never looked back. Rutkowski and Tyler Creagh had the other two goals for Smiths Falls in the second with assists from Broydon Stufko (2), Josh LeBlanc, and Anthony DiPlacido.

In the final period, Sterling Bray found the net from MacMillan and Cole Busschaert for Smiths Falls’ sixth and final marker at 7:02.

Kemptville replied with goals from Alex Row and Victor Tracey on the power play for the 6-4 final.

Smiths Falls outshot Kemptville 42-24 in front of 238 fans. The Bears were hit with 26 minutes on nine infractions while Kemptville had 30 minutes on 11 penalties. Game stars were Blais for Smiths Falls, Row for Kemptville and MacMillan for Smiths Falls.

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It was a solid weekend for the Smiths Falls Jr. A Bears as they picked up three hard wins in CCHL action.

Walt Dubas, the team’s associate coach, said it was a well-eared six points.

“We’re happy with six points,” he said. “It was a tough weekend for anybody. I think we played really well against Ottawa, then played a couple periods well against Gloucester and picked up a hard-fought win against Kemptville on Sunday night.”

The team is currently in sixth place with a record of 65 points on 32 wins, 15 losses, and one shoot-out loss.

They still have two games in hand.

The Yzerman Division leaders are the Ottawa Jr. Senators (33-12-3-2) who are also the overall leaders with 71 points. Carleton Place (Robinson Division leaders) is in second with a record of 34-14-2-0. Cumberland is in the third spot overall with a 31-125-2 record for 69 points. Brockville (33-13-2-2) is fourth with 68 points; Hawkesbury (31-14-1-4) is fifth with 67 points.

As commissioner Kevin Abrams said at the Saturday showcase in Smiths Falls, the parity in the league is outstanding this season.

“I think I have said it every year, but it holds true this year, too,” Abrams said.

Sunday, the Bears were in Kemptville where they won 6-4. Saturday night, they fought from a bit of a deficit to take a 5-3 win from the Gloucester Rangers, and Friday night at home, they earned a 2-0 win over the Ottawa Jr. Senators.

Dubas said their Friday night win

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Zach Main snuck behind the goalie’s net Jan. 30 for a shot on goal against the Gloucester Rangers. against the best team in the league, coupled with their win over Carleton Place two weeks ago, “shows the players they can compete against the best in the league and that’s what we’re going to need right now” to end regular league play.

“The weekend was a good indication of this kind of hockey and it’s going to be more physical and more intense as we get into playoffs.”

After a two-all deadlock following the first period, the Bears scored three times in the second and added one more in the third for the win. Kemptville was held scoreless in the second period but added two more in the final frame.

Jesse Blais had two goals for the Bears including a power play marker and a shorthanded goal, both in the first. Assists were credited to Joey Rutkowski and Michael McKenney, Smiths Falls 6 Kemptville 4 Brett Garvey and Corey Caruso.

Sunday in Kemptville, the Bears In the second, Chris MacMillan took their third win in as many starts scored from Blais and Garvey on the with a 6-4 win over the 73’s. power play to take a 3-2 lead and the

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“We had a great showcase day,” Dubas said of the daylong event that hosted games at both the Youth Arena and the Memorial Community Centre. It was a day highlighting spinal cord injuries with their own Neil Doef on hand for a ceremonial puck drop. Doef is recovering from a spinal cord injury of more than a year ago when he was hit into the boards during a hockey game while playing in the Canadian Junior Championships in Kindersley, Sask., in December, 2014.

The day was also one for mental health awareness.

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Smiths Falls needed all four goals scored in the final period to take a 5-3 win from the Gloucester Rangers in the last game of the day.

Facing a 3-1 deficit after the second period, goalie Dyllan Lubbesmeyer was replaced by Evan DeBrouwer in the Smiths Falls crease, who was stellar to claim the win.

Bears snipers finally found their footing to score four unanswered goals in the third period.

After a scoreless first period, Blais had the opening goal for Smiths Falls in the second period with help from MacMillan and Caruso.

Gloucester fired back with three to take the lead. Goals were scored by Salim Mahi-Beaudry, Jordan Renaud and Vincent Guimond.

Doing the damage for the Bears in the third period were DiPlacido, LeBlanc, Busschaert and Stufko with the empty-net goal. Assists were credited to Caleb Perez, Busschaert, Stufko, Kenney, Rutkowski and Zach Man. LeBlanc set up Stufko on the final goal of the night.

“It was not Dyllan having a bad game,” said Dubas. “We just weren’t playing well in the second and one course of action is to change up the goalies.”

The Bears had just three minor infractions to the Rangers 20 minutes on six infractions.

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The 26th annual Cubtown Tournament is expected to be the Girls Hockey League’s biggest and best yet with 155 players planning to hit the ice from Feb. 11 to 14.

“We have teams coming in as far away as Hamilton and Cornwall,” said Vince Carroll, tournament director.

The upcoming event is scheduled to run from Thursday to Sunday this year and will encompass teams from all eight divisions from Novice to Midget B. Due to the tournament’s popularity, Carroll estimates about 104 hours of hockey action will be presented at this year’s Cubtown Tournament, but they won’t all be in Smiths Falls. The participation level has required organizers to spread out the games to include times on both ice surfaces in Carleton Place, as well as some time slots in Beckwith.

“We were fortunate with Carleton Place being able to accommodate us on Friday with both slabs,” Carroll said.

Saturday’s games are being billed as a Smiths Falls Showcase where many participating local teams will take to the ice to demonstrate to their community just how the girls can get it done.

The first game in the Smiths Falls Showcase will begin bright and early at 7:50 a.m. inside the Youth Arena where the Atom Smiths Falls Cubs

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These Atom House Cubs from years gone by exemplify the excitement and pride of all Cubs players who will take the ice Feb. 11-14 at the 26th Annual Cubtown Tournament. Spectators are most welcome. take on the Gananoque Royals. The final Smiths Falls match up of the day involves our Intermediate HL Cubs who will hit the ice at 9 p.m. inside the Memorial Community Centre against the Huntsville Sting. Carroll said five teams from Huntsville will be taking part in the tournament.

“They want to have a different challenge,” Carroll said.

The only challenge remaining is accommodation. The Cubtown Tourna-

ment has filled up both popular hotels in Smiths Falls and the Best Western in Perth.

Carroll said he feels the tournament’s successful draw this year comes from its years of continued operation, the promise of meeting new teams, the promotion from Gina Gibson of Oshawa and the success of last year’s 25th anniversary event.

“Certainly it brought more attention to girls hockey in Smiths Falls,”

Carroll said.

The Smiths Falls league is imposing with 175 girls representing teams across the league.

Those who are taking in the entire tournament can look forward to starting their day with a complete pancake and sausage breakfast, which will be available in the upper hall of the community centre both Saturday and Sunday morning beginning at 8 a.m.

The complete breakfast is available for just $5 with proceeds supporting the Girls Hockey Association. As well, a silent auction and prize table will be set up in the community centre hall, as will Ponytail Creations who will be offering to create personalized screen printed clothing (for a price) while you wait.

The annual Cubtown Tournament is the minor hockey league’s premier fundraising drive for the year. Funds raised through the tournament helps to keep registration prices low while subsidizing training opportunities for the girls.

“It gives the girls the opportunity to have goaltending camps and offensive and defensive training,” Carroll said.

Last year’s event brought in $9,000 for this purpose with the most successful tournament garnering $14,000 in 2014. For more information on the tournament, including a complete schedule for the games, please go to http://sfgha.goalline.ca and click on the 26th Annual Cubtown Tournament link.

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wire as the Bears scored twice in their 2-0 shutout giving DeBrouwer the win in nets.

This weekend gives DeBrouwer the bragging rights as having the most wins in the league with 28 and he has a GAA of 2.47. He also picked up the game’s first star honours.

McKenney had the insurance goal – an empty netter in the dying minutes of the game, and he assisted on the first-period goal scored by Jesse Blais at 9:46.

Corey Caruso and Chris MacMillan were credited with assists on the empty net goal.

The Bears had seven minor penalties while Ottawa was hit with 22 minutes on seven infractions.

Smiths Falls outshot their opponents, 33-33 with other game stars including Ottawa’s Ian Andriano and Smiths Falls Tyler Creagh.

The Bears are sitting in a solid sixth place with 65 points on a record of 3215-0-1.

Ottawa is holding tightly to the top spot with 71 points (33-12-1-2) and Carleton Place is in second with 70 points (34-14-2-0).

Coming up The Bears are playing Friday night at home against Kanata at 7:30 p.m. and on Saturday, they’re back to Ottawa for a 7:30 p.m. start against the Jr. Sens. On Tuesday, Feb. 9, the Bears will host the Brockville Braves, also at 7:30 p.m.

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Broydon Stufko never relented in his effort to wrestle the puck from the Rangers grasp Saturday evening, Jan. 30 during the DoefStrong Showcase inside the local rinks. His continued efforts assisted the team in making some of the 14 shots on goal in the first period. The Smiths Falls Bears did Neil Doef proud Saturday evening by shutting down the Gloucester Rangers with a 5-3 victory.

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Brooke Henderson ends in a tie for 21st spot in first LPGA tourney Laurie Weir

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Hyo Joo Kim earned $210,000 of the $1.5M purse at this year’s Pure Silk Bahamas Classic golf tournament at Paradise Islands, Bahamas on Sunday, Jan. 31.

Kim of South Korea fired a 7-under par 66 and ended 18-under par to earn the championship with a twostroke lead over Stacey Lewis of the United States, Sei Young Kim, also of South Korea, and Anna Nordqvist of Sweeden.

Smiths Falls Brooke Henderson ended in the 21st spot, and earned $13,849.

Henderson got into some trouble on the back 9 as she had cruised through 14 holes at 5-under par before a big par-5 double-bogey dropped her back down the leaderboard. She finPhoto by Gabriel Roux ished up with a couple pars to end the Brooke Henderson of Smiths Falls is pictured here during a practice day Sunday with a 3-under par 70 and round at the Pure Silk Bahamas Classic golf tournament in the Bahaa 9-under for the tournament. mas which started Jan 28 and ended on Sunday.

Henderson on her 2016 season Henderson spoke with LPGA media on Jan. 27 and said she was excited to get her 2016 golf season underway.

Currently ranked No. 18 on the Rolex Rankings, this top-ranked young golfer from Smiths Falls will enjoy her first full year as a tour member.

When asked what she was looking forward to this year the most, she said she was “really excited just to get the year started.”

This year is “something that’s really different from last year where I didn’t really know where I was going to play or what events, where this year I can plan in advance. I’m already starting to book flights and hotels like

three, four months in advance where last year I was booking it like the day before. So it’s definitely a big change, but I learned so much from my year last year,” Henderson said. “… a couple months I was an LPGA member (last year) and I learned a lot about myself and the other players and I think that’s really going to help me this year. I did a lot of the right things last year so I’m hoping just to continue that on. I have an amazing support team around me which I think will just help with a little bit of the change in the 2016 year.”

Henderson said she was relived to be able to book her flights weeks in advance this year, compared to last

year, when she would be jet-setting around the country hitting the Monday qualifiers.

“It relieves a lot of stress, that’s for sure,” she said. “I’m going to be able to travel to Asia a little bit more this year and that’s kind of a dream come true being able to travel the world. Looks like my sister (Brittany Henderson) is going to be on my bag caddying for me quite a few weeks this year, including this week here in the Bahamas, and I’m really excited for that.”

Last year, Henderson was named the Female Athlete of the Year. When asked how much she has been able to embrace being the face of Canadian

golf and how much Canadians have embraced her, she said “the Canadian sport is unbelievable. When I’m back home in Canada, everybody’s coming up to me. It’s an incredible feeling. And even when I’m on the road and traveling around the world, the support that I receive back home is awesome. I’m really excited for the Canadian event this year and I’m also really excited to represent my country at the Olympics coming up later, just about seven months from now.

It’s going to be an incredible journey and I’m hoping that I represent them well,” Henderson said.

The 18-year-old golfer said she has lots of “good memories” in the Bahamas.

“It was my first LPGA Tour event as a professional golfer and I was able to make the cut and I finished around 36th last year, which was pretty steady.

I know I had some room to improve for the weekend. I didn’t climb up as much as I would have liked to. But I learned… a lot about the course and a lot about the conditions to expect here because it can get extremely windy and a storm can blow in at any time, so just kind of being aware of all the factors is really key.”

Henderson said she went from winning in Portland, then straight to the Canadian Open and the demands for media and demand from fans was huge.

“I kind of learned how I respond to that pressure and that reaction from other people, I think that was one of the biggest things,” she said. “…time management and being able to put my right amount of effort into certain things” is her biggest challenge.

Henderson said she is putting goals

and dreams in mind and what she wants to accomplish during her steps along the say – this week, this month, this year.

“I think I’ve continued to do that like I did last year and I’ve set goals for this year, starting here this week,” she said. “I want to get off to a fast start, I want to make the cut and hopefully make the climb on the weekend,” she said. “So I think just really staying in touch with what I’m trying to accomplish and trying to improve every day.”

One of her goals is moving up the Rolex Rankings – “I’m looking to improve on that every single week and hopefully climb up those other 17 spots not necessarily this year but hopefully in the years to come.”

Olympics Henderson said it looks she and Alena Sharp will represent Canada’s golf team at the Olympics in Rio this summer.

“She’s a great friend of mine and a great player as well,” she said of Sharp. “It’s really an exciting to go and represent your country and something as a little girl I dreamed of playing the Olympics but I didn’t know how or what sport or anything. Just lucky that golf is now a part of it and hopefully we’ll bring home that gold.”

Henderson said she had a long climb to hit the top two for Rio. “That was part of the reason I tried to climb up the world rankings as far as I did and I know last year that was a big goal of mine was to get down as low as I could so I could represent Canada,” she said. “I did that, so hopefully I’ll go and get a gold medal.”

Outdoor rink official opens in Toledo

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The Toledo Legion along with Elizabethtown-Kitley’s Recreation Department, volunteer fire department and local residents came together to celebrate the official opening of the Toledo Community Legion Rink on Tuesday, Jan. 26. Although the weather did not co-opStacey Roy/METROLAND erate the spirits of over 50 people in attendance were not dampened. Festivities moved Number 19, Neil Doef participated in the ceremonial dropping of the puck Jan. 30 at the indoors were organizers had hot chocolate and hot dogs for all. Pictured are: (back, left home team’s game of DoefStrong Showcase in Smiths Falls where his team, the Smiths to right) Rick Gayda, Coun. Rob Smith, Jeff Gonyou, Legion president Greg Williams, recFalls Bears won against the Gloucester Rangers. Bear, Chris MacMillan (left) and Ranger, reation coordinator Jennifer Wood, and Coun. Jason Barlow; (in front) are volunteer fire Vincent Guimond pose for the pre-game ceremonial puck drop. fighters Mike Yates, Brian Lawson and Gerry Smith.

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Merrickville resident seeks to change lives of Peruvian orphans

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On Jan. 14, Pat Wilson (left), treasurer of Merrickville Jazzfest presented Jane Bain, principal of Merrickville Public School, with a check for $500. The funds - a portion of the proceeds from Jazzfest - will be used to cover more than half of the cost of Blues in the Schools event, which will be held prior to March Break at MPS. Merrickville Jazzfest organizers also presented $500 to Wolford Public School and École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys.

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Changing the world one act of kindness at a time.

“One of my favourite quotes is ‘be the change you want to see in the world’,” said Eddy Thompson, 33-year-old Merrickville resident and hair stylist at Hairdooz.

Thompson is leaving for Peru in five days (Feb. 9) to spend a month at an all-girls orphanage in Cusco. While there, he will be teaching the girls a marketable skill – how to cut and style hair – possibly saving some of them from a life of prostitution after they leave the orphanage at the age of 18.

“If everyone does something to change someone’s life, image the impact that could have,” he said.

He said working in the cosmetology industry is gratifying because he gets to make people feel beautiful every day.

“I’m not trying to degrade my profession, but for me, it seems shallow – I’ve always wanted to do something more,” said Thompson.

He explained the idea of travelling to Peru came from a dear friend – one who saved his sister’s life after the loss of her son, his nephew, a few years ago.

“He’s a yoga instructor from Toronto who comes down every so often to work at Bodhi Tree in Kemptville,” he said. “He goes to Peru a couple times a year and takes students from a college in Toronto along with him. He works with Learning for Hope.”

According to Alliance Against Modern Slavery (AAMS), Learning for Hope is a non-governmental and non-denominational organization based in Cusco, Peru, one of the main destination points for human trafficking in the country. It was co-founded by Andrew McLaughlin, a teacher at St. Mary Catholic Secondary school in Pickering, Ont., and Carmen Munoz Franco, the administrator of Killa Inti Hotel located in Cusco, Peru.

“He called me in the summer time and told me about what he does in Peru,” said Thompson. “He said the orphanage was trying to put together a cosmetology program and he immediately thought of me. He said take some time to think about it and by the end of the conversation I told him I had thought about it and I want to do it.”

He explained a light bulb came on in his mind.

“I love my job, but this is the more I was looking for.”

He said the orphanage houses anywhere from 15 to 30 girls at a time, varying in age.

“They have to leave when they turn 18 and a lot of them have no skills, so they are forced into the sex trade to survive,” said Thompson.

“The orphanage is trying to find people with skills to come teach the girls.”

Thompson is an educator for Davines – a natural, sustainably produced hair care line – a company that provided further inspiration for the trip.

“It’s the most beautiful hair company you could come across in your life,” he said.

“Their whole philosophy is beauty can save the world – it encourages people to sustain the world around them.”

He said this philosophy had an impact on his decision to go to Peru.

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Eddy Thompson, Merrickville resident and hair stylist, is travelling to Peru for a month to teach girls at an orphanage a marketable skill.

“Part of me is nervous to go. I don’t know what to expect when I get there. My friend told me the hardest part about going is the day you have to leave.”

He said the chance to impact another human’s life positively is worth the leap of faith.

“I’ve done hair for 17 years; it’s a skill I can teach these girls,” said Thompson. “Not all of them are going to want to be a hair dresser, but if one or two of them manage to make a life out it, then it’s worth it.”

In total, he expects the trip, along with the tools he will be supplying the girls at the orphanage, will cost between $5,000 and $6,000.

Thompson started a Go Fund Me crowd funding campaign to raise money for the trip.

“Whatever I raise, everything will go directly to the orphanage.”

To date, he has raised $1,320 through Go Fund Me and a further $500 through his clients at Hairdooz. To donate, visit www.gofundme.com/4r4629e8.

“My intention is to do this again and involve as many hairdressers and salons as I can,” he said. “We have the ability to change lives, but most of us are caught up in our own (issues). This just happened to be something I could do to contribute.”

He explained teaching his skills will be tricky, due to the language barrier, but a translator will be on site to assist and hair styling is visual.

“I want to teach them as much as I can and hopefully that translates into a better life.”

EDITOR’S NOTE: The name of the orphanage Thompson is travelling to has been left out of this article for security reasons.

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