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Skate Swap Dec. 5 On Saturday, Dec. 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., bring your outgrown and unused skates to the Modern Thymes Health & Bulk Foods at 11 Russell St. E. and trade them in for a pair that fit!

Don’t have skates to donate? Come by anyway to pick up a pair and get ready to hit the ice. This exchange is intended to encourage use of the Gerry Lowe Memorial Sens RINK outdoor rink or our indoor rinks and ensure that cost is not a barrier to exercise and fun.

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Donate your unwanted skates of all sizes to the Smiths Falls Skate Exchange so that an eager skater in your community can put them to use this winter.

Please dig through your cupboards, attics, basements and garages so that kids and grownups alike can enjoy the Gerry Lowe Memorial Sens RINK and Public Skating in indoor rinks this winter. An eager skater is waiting to put them to use this winter.

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Lise Smith, executive director of the Smiths Falls Community Hospital Foundation was busy this Wednesday, Dec. 2 placing LED candles in the window of each room and in the atrium at the Smiths Falls Hospital site in preparation for the Dec. 6 annual tree lighting service. The candles are new for this year’s fundraising campaign.

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Capital costs represent some of the major changes to the budget this year with a three per cent increase, operating costs also increase three per cent.

This includes an increase to emergency services/health with the addition of an ambulance to the 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. shift and an emergency response vehicle working weekends, for a total of $335,000. Capital projects in 2016 include $500,000 towards construction of the McNeely Avenue extension in Carleton Place and the Smiths Falls Area Ambulance Base.

Mary Wilson Trider, president and CEO of the Almonte General Hospital who manages the ambulance service throughout the county, is pleased their request for additional support in the evenings was approved.

She said the county’s investment will “help us provide excellent service.”

The request initially came to a Nov. 13, 2015 Lanark County budget presentation where service statistics showed a 49.8 per cent increase in patient carrying calls since 2010 with most of these calls taking place in the evening.

The additional shift will not be implemented over night now that it has been approved at the county level.

Wilson Trider said work schedules will need to be adjusted to accommodate the new addition, but that existing ambulances will be used for the enhancement in service.

Additional expenditures include the planning and feasibility study of a potential social housing redevelopment as part of the Housing and Homelessness Plan; the possible purchase of the CP Rail Corridor, for which a reserve has been established; and possible contract awards for a county and local municipal solar partnership.

The public works budget represents 39 per cent of the county levy again this year, followed by emergency services/health at 23 per cent and social services and social housing at 19 per cent.

Final 2016 assessment data is not available, but with growth estimated to be about 1.4 per cent, residential ratepayers with a property assessed at $300,000 can expect to see an increase of $18 on the county portion of their tax bill. The bill also includes the local municipal and the education portions.

Tax rates and ratios for 2016 will be set by county council this spring.

However, the county did set its net levy at $31,584,071 last week.

“Financial sustainability remains the number one goal of county council and staff,” Greaves said.

“By focusing on our core services and capital renewal we are able to continue to improve our financial position. Our asset replacement funding is catching momentum as we work towards a sustainable level of investment.”

Richard Kidd, reeve of Beckwith Township described the budget process as a smooth one, adding the overall budget increase was “something we can all live with.”

Greaves noted county may want to consider removing community grants from the budget process and dealing with it independently during 2017 deliberations.

Warden Keith Kerr (Tay Valley reeve) thanked council, senior staff and departmental personnel for their hard work during the budget process.

“The county is in a good financial position, and if we continue on the current path we will build a strong future.”

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Beckwith Township Reeve Richard Kidd said he recalled there was some desire to achieve the plan in pieces.

“I would certainly welcome the discussion,” said Marie White, who manages the tourism department.

RFP review committee There was general consensus by county councillors that the proposed committee tasked with reviewing Request For Proposals (RFP) for the county will exclude professional planners. The new committee will have one representative from each municipality on it. Kidd said these meetings will be public and so if the sitting municipal member wished to have their planner attend it would be possible. The concern is that the committee would take councillors beyond their area of expertise.

Speed limit extension Councillors supported the half a kilometer extension of the 60 km speed limit on Richmond Road

through the community of Prospect.

The committee-supported item is less than originally requested by Beckwith Township, but county staff explained the distance is based on a formula that looks at residential population and vehicle traffic among others considerations.

The change will move the speed reduction from 650 metres to 1,260 metres from Crooked Side Road.

Recreation bridge Councillors heard an update on work to construct a multi-use recreational bridge structure on County Road 511 between Balderson and Lanark. The structure will span over Mississippi River and is expected to provide access to summer recreation, as well as snowmobile users in the winter. The local Snowmobile Club has been working to level the ground with the new structure and plans to complete this work before the year ends.

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Destination Development Plan The county’s shelved Destination Development Plan (DDP) may make a comeback at the county table in 2016 for further discussion. Jane Torrence of Mississippi Mills suggested creating a small working group on the plan if there was sufficient interest.

The plan did go out to tender in 2013.

The DDP was expected to provide recommendations to the county on how they could build tourism experiences to draw more tourists to the region.

“The direction we got from council is they’re not interested,” reported Kurt Greaves, CAO. The report is not part of the 2016 budget despite having set aside $19,000 in reserves in the 2015 budget for this purpose.

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“Our number one challenge continues to be achieving fiscal sustainability in the midst of several competing interests,” said CAO/Treasurer Kurt Greaves. “Among these are taxpayer expectations regarding levels of service, the ongoing infrastructure deficit issue that is affecting the entire country, the fiscal imbalance created by services downloaded by the province and the challenge of maintaining low tax rates.”

The county continues its efforts to monitor asset replacement costs against weighted average useful life and determined $11 million needs to be invested annually. With the 2016 budget, the total capital investment will be $10.9 million, made up by the net capital levy ($7.1 million), loan payments ($2 million), federal gas tax funds ($1.7 million) and Ontario Infrastructure Funds ($100,000). The levy has seen an increase of $1.3 million over the last three years for capital investment.

The overall budget increase is three per cent, with the county collecting $31.6 million from property taxpayers, up from $30.7 million in 2015. Estimated gross expenditures are $78.3 million, which is a decrease from $78.4 million in 2015, but gross revenues (before property tax) are down from $47.8 million to $46.7 million. Again this year, the change in revenue is attributed to a reduction in the amount being transferred from reserves.

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The smaller communities of Westport and Elgin showed their community spirit on Saturday as Hugh Colton and his Town and Country Chrysler Build a Mountain of Food convoy made its way to the west end of the county.

He followed that up with a parade in Carleton Place Saturday night anxd two CP Holiday Train stops on Sunday.

“It always amazing me how much money we collect in these communities,” Colton said of his Elgin and Westport supporters. “It floors me.”

The Westport drive took place at Kudrinko’s grocery store in the morning hours of the chilly Saturday. There, staff and patrons were able to donate 2,215 pounds of food and $3,022.90 in cash.

That cash count includes a $1,200 toonie drive from local churches and the donations are still coming in from several other areas, Colton confirmed.

There are many organizations that collect for the food bank throughout the year and add it to Colton’s food drive,

like the churches and the South Crosby Friendship Circle that donated another $500 to the total.

During Westport’s Santa Claus parade Saturday afternoon, more food donations were coming in that had yet to be counted.

Then Colton made his way to Elgin for the afternoon drive where “big things are always happening,” he said.

“We got another 945 pounds of food and an incredible $6,426 cash donation… it blew me away. It does every year, that we can collect $10,000 in these two communities in one day.”

The Elgin Lions ($500) and Lioness ($400) gave the Elgin Food Bank a $900 boost during the afternoon, as well.

“We do this each year,” said Lion Doug Summers.

Lioness Pat Summers added, “It’s something we like to do for the community.”

From Elgin, Colton and his Town and Country TV media partner, Jim Wright, booked it to Carleton Place for the BIA Santa Claus parade. There, they were able to collect even more food for the Lanark County Food Bank in Carleton Place.

“People just come out on the street and donate,” Colton said. “They see the food bank guy and just give and give. Every time we do a parade, people just walk up to me with donations… which is great!”

On a side note, Colton said his Carleton Place numbers are changing and the grocery stores are continuing to sell their prepackaged grocery bags.

CP Holiday Train Colton was also on site at two of the three local pit stops that the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train made. He was in Smiths Falls Sunday night where the firefighters were collecting “boxes and boxes and boxes” for the Smiths Falls and District Food Bank, and followed that up with a jet over to Perth.

He didn’t make the Merrickville stop, but said that the CP Holiday Train donated $5,000 each to the Merrickville and Perth food banks, and $7,000 to the Smiths Falls food bank.

Colton said the throngs of people in Perth loaded his trailer with another 43 banana boxes of food (or some 2,220 pounds), and donated more

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The Elgin Lions and Lioness clubs donated $500 and $400 respectively to the local food bank on Saturday, Nov. 28. Pictured are Sue Crump, Doug Summers (Lions), Pat Summers (Lioness), Pastor Bob Crump and Tom Parsons. than $1,008.85 to the cause.

While in Perth, Carolina Suites Retirement Home presented their donations to the drive of 457 pounds of food and $326 in cash.

Totals After four weeks on the Build a Mountain of Food campaign, Colten and his band of volunteers have managed to collect 116,313 pounds of food and $29,597.99.

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Pastor Bob Crump and Hugh Colton (above) load the van in Elgin with their helpers (bottom right) Susan and Melissa Crump, Laurie Parsons, Pat Kenney, Crump and Tom Parsons.

“We’re doing very well at this point,” he said.

Colton’s not trying to compare with last year’s numbers, (which are up a fair bit) as he still has his foot on the gas and is going full throttle.

This week’s stops are in Portland Food Market from about 8 a.m. to noon, then he’s off to Merrickville Food Market for the afternoon which coincides with Christmas in Merrickville.

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remaining in community food drive, and on Dec. 12, he will be at Athens Fresh Mart in the morning and at the Delta Country Market, 1 to 4 p.m.

The Lanark County Paramedics will collect for the campaign in Perth (morning) and Smiths Falls (afternoon) on Dec. 12 and in Almonte (morning) and Carleton Place (afternoon) on Dec. 13. Last year, the paramedics collected 6,800 pounds of food.

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County looks at expansion at Lanark Lodge tential options around a formal redevelopment application or retrofit will be reported back to council before proceeding.

For more information, contact Deborah Pidgeon, Director of Lanark Lodge, at 1-888-9-LANARK, ext. 7101.

CHPI funding distributed Council approved recommendations regarding the distribution of $150,000 of Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative funding to community partner agencies for 2015/2016. In June 2015, council approved a spending plan for the funds, and an expression of interest was published in August soliciting proposals from community partners for onetime grants of up to $25,000.

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Non-union bylaw approved Following consultation between staff, the warden and the chair of corporate services this fall, council has approved a non-union employment bylaw and revised salary grid to take effect January 1. The need to replace existing policies and procedures with a bylaw was identified last year, specifically to address significant wage gaps between Lanark County positions and other eastern Ontario municipal comparators for many positions, as well as a need for improved internal job evaluation. Limited wage allowances have been approved, the new by-law clarifies procedures and the revised salary grid will help ensure internal and external non-union compensation is maintained and administered effectively.

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Here are the highlights from the regular Lanark County Council meeting held Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015.

Council passed a motion to have Lanark Lodge director Deborah Pidgeon explore and report on options for redevelopment or renovation for Lanark Lodge, including demographic and costing information. In October 2014, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care indicated it would be engaging the long-term care sector regarding major components of the Enhanced Long-Term Care Home Renewal Strategy. Several of the components relate to redevelopment of homes.

About 30,000 beds located in more than 300 homes across Ontario remain eligible for redevelopment. The ministry provides a construction funding subsidy on a per-bed, per-day basis to support such costs if a home meets a range of criteria.

This can include new construction or renovation. There is also an incentive for operators that include specific green-building features. Lanark Lodge staff consulted with representatives from the South East Local Health Integration Network and identified an interest in exploring options in light of the high number of retirees to Lanark County. When final construction plans are approved for a long-term care home, the ministry will indicate the total expected construction funding subsidy based on the plans. Po-

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Lanark County Archives seeks new home for growing service sroy@perfprint.ca

Lanark County is turning 100 next year, and the historical documents that come from such a lengthy history are beginning to grow requiring an expansion of Archives Lanark.

Marilyn Snedden, chair of Archives Lanark, confirmed they are currently touring rural halls and other available facilities being considered for the non-profit’s new home.

Ideally, the organization is looking for a centrally located 5,000-square-foot, ground floor and humidity controlled space with rooms for reading, eating lunch and hanging your coat.

Currently, the organization works in less than 1,000 square feet with additional controlled storage spaces throughout the county.

They operate out of the Drummond-Centre location outside of Perth where they have a boardroom available to them when not booked by a community.

“If we didn’t have that space for people to go and spread out we wouldn’t be able to function at all,” Snedden said.

The 10 archive volunteers are pitching the project as a potential Canada 150 initiative,

which would then be open to federal grant support.

“What could be a better legacy then a proper archives for the whole county,” Snedden asks.

“This is the time to go for it.”

Archives Lanark got its start in 2002 when they were given the land records for the county dating back to the mid-1800s. Since then they have added agricultural records, Orange Lodge and Women’s Institute records, newspaper issues, as well as community and family histories.

Snedden points to the upcoming 100th anniversary of the County of Lanark in 2016, and the coming of age of many communities such as Perth which turns 200 in 2016 as examples of special projects that are creating presentations and legacy documents.

“A lot of these people are going to be looking for a space to store these things,” Snedden said.

In the long run, Archives Lanark would love to have regular assistance from a professional archivist. This year, the organization paid $3,000 to have an archivist come for 14 days to provide tips in organization and storage of materials, but any more would require the county’s support beyond their annual financial contribution.

“Somewhere along the line County Council

is going to have to step up to the plate,” Snedden said.

Klaas van der Meer voiced his support of Archives Lanark’s plans during the Nov. 25 economic development committee meeting at the county.

“I couldn’t believe how cramped they are until I looked through some of the aisles,” van der Meer said.

He went on to say the organization’s plans to expand is something the county should support “as much as we possibly can. I think it’s something this county and council should have.”

In 2011, Archives Lanark invested in an Ar-

chival Records Management Database, and volunteers continue to input information into the system for easy retrieval.

However, Snedden said the digital age doesn’t remove the need to keep paper copies to protect against entry error or digital malfunction.

“DVD’s can not be trusted,” Snedden said.

Each year, volunteers donate 1,400 hours to assist 225 visitors in researching their lineage or special project. On occasion, this has included local students are who conducting research for school projects.

For more information on their services and hours, please go to www.archiveslanark.ca.

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Motorcycle enthusiasts help local children with Christmas activities The children from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County will be enjoying an afternoon of fun, gifts, and festive Christmas Activities this year due to the generosity of some local residents who participated in the “Rev N’ Roll Dice Run” on Sept. 20 to help raise money for this year’s Big Brothers Big Sisters Christmas party.

This is not the first generous gift that this group of local Motorcyclist Enthusiasts has given to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County. After a few years of no events, and wanting to

try something new, Don Flinn put on a Dice Run that started in three communities. With the help of a few of the old Pikefall volunteers (who have provided funding that has sent over 500 kids to summer camp) as well as the Back Road Touring Group (http:// www.brtg.ca), the event was a great success.

Over 200 Motorcyclist enthusiasts participated in the Rev N’ Roll Dice Run, that started at venues in three local towns: CC’s on the Rideau, Rideau Ferry; Mike’s Restaurant, Met-

calfe; and MotoSport Plus, Kingston.

This made a large cloverleaf that merged together on their second dice roll where they were given directions to the final ending spot of Players Sports Bar in Smiths Falls. Don said, “The mystery of not knowing the end is what makes it fun for most.” Don added, “The weather was good and now there is an interest from a fourth community to set up and join in the day ride next year.”

The generosity of these motorcyclist enthusiasts will help to provide a

great Christmas Party for the “Littles” and their families who are in a traditional match through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County. The children, their families, and their “Bigs” each year enjoy an afternoon of fun activities with prizes, a visit from Santa, Christmas presents and a full turkey dinner.

Don Flinn would like to thank all the people who came out to par-

ticipate in the Dice Run as well as the businesses who made the event possible. Motorcycle enthusiasts, who would like to participate in this fun ride next year, can keep an eye out for upcoming events.

For more information about how you can help, please call 613-283-0570 or visit www.bigbrothersbigsisterslanark.ca Submitted by Big Brothers Big Sisters

Members of a local motorcycle group donated funds to Lanark County’s Big Brothers Big Sisters to help with this year’s Christmas party. The money was raised by bikers from the area (and beyond). They stopped at Players Sports Bar in Smiths Falls during their September ride, for a barbecue. (Proceeds were also donated from the barbecue.)

Always supporting children in the community, the bikers have been generous with their time and funds for several years. Pictured are Sherry Burke and Beth Sinclair of Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Ron Brus, Players owner, and Kat Dorion with the motorcycle group.

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ith twinkling lights starting to pop up on homes around the region and Santa Claus making his annual parade tour throughout Lanark, Leeds and Grenville, the holidays will soon be upon us.

It’s unfortunate that with the arrival of the holidays, comes the necessary reminder not to drink and drive. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) announced Nov. 20 the launch of their 2015 Festive RIDE program, scheduled to run from Nov. 23 until after the New Year is rung in on Jan. 2. According to the OPP, alcohol-related occurrences were up three per cent from January to October compared to last year and 6,800 alcohol and drug impaired charges have been laid so far this year. This proves the need for public safety initiatives such as RIDE programs.

People need to understand the dangers they not only pose to themselves, but to others on the road when they get behind the wheel of a vehicle after consuming

alcohol and/or drugs. It’s not worth it.

Take a cab, find a designated driver or stay overnight. It’s unbelievable that in today’s society, this is a conversation we still need to have.

When you’re out driving over the next month and are stopped by a RIDE program, be co-operative with officers. This initiative is in place for the safety of all of us and has no doubt saved thousands of lives. It may temporarily deter you from getting where you need to go, but it ensures we all arrive alive. Last year, 593 people were taken off the road due to impaired driving during the Festive RIDE. A total of 485 people had their licenses suspended after being given a warning. We hope officers will remain vigilant in stopping vehicles once again this year.

The holidays are supposed to be a time of merriment and spending time with friends and family. Before heading out to that Christmas party, make sure to have a plan in place for a safe return home.

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here was nothing old Herman liked more than a good game of euchre. By the time November rolled around, and winter was about to set in, the Saturday night house parties were in full swing. Old Herman couldn’t be happier.

How people knew where the party was being held, remains a mystery to me to this day. My sister Audrey said Myrtle at Central, not only picked the farm, but would call everyone on the line to invite them, sometimes forgetting to tell the hosting farmer all about it.

At any rate, by this time of year, just about every Saturday night, there was a house party at Northcote, and old Herman was usually the first one to arrive. It was expected

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that everyone would chip in to supply the lunch, which never varied. Eleven quart baskets of sandwiches, a jar or two of homemade pickles, and of course, big slab cakes.

The farm where the party was being held, of course, would have giant pots of tea simmering on the back of the cook stove by the time the neighbours started to arrive.

Old Herman never brought as much as a pickle.

Of course, being a bachelor, he wasn’t much of a cook anyway, and according to my

sister Audrey, he wasn’t the cleanest man on the planet either. So it was probably a blessing he only came for the cards and lunch, and let everyone else worry about the food.

He arrived in his old battered buggy, or a one-seater cutter, depending on the weather, and his nag of a horse, wasn’t in much better shape either. He drove her right up to the back door, tossed the reins over whatever happened to be handy, and the horse never moved as much of a muscle all the time Old Herman was in the house playing cards.

For some reason, he was pretty lucky at euchre. Emerson said he wasn’t above cheating a bit if necessary, but no one could catch him

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And how he loved to pound the table. Especially if he euchred someone! He’d bring down his gnarled hand and slap the oil-cloth covered table, and you could hear the kitchen window rattling.

Now, if he was euchred himself, that was a different story. He would get up from the table, glare down at his losing hand, snort a bit, wipe his nose on the cuff of his ragged shirt, and head for the back door.

There was always someone else ready to take his place, and this routine was so commonplace that the card game never missed a beat.

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But when he came back in, he seemed to change a bit.

And each time he left the game, went out, and came back in, the change was more noticeable.

His voice got louder, the pounding got heavier, and by the time the evening was coming to a close, old Herman’s eyes were glazed over, and on more than one occasion he missed the chair and landed splat on the floor.

This routine was so common, that no one paid the least bit of attention. And it didn’t matter how under the weather old Herman became, he always managed to tuck away a good portion of the lunch.

When it was time for everyone to head home, old Herman would loiter around

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long enough knowing that he would be taking home a good pile of sandwiches and a piece of the slab cake.

The evening wasn’t over until two or three of the men would help old Herman out to the cutter, or the buggy, pile him in, toss the reins onto his lap, and turn the horse in the general direction of the gate.

It would be years before I would learn that old Herman kept a bottle of home-brew under the seat and every time he left the house during a card game, it was to take a swig out of it, and as Father would say, “fortify himself for the rest of the evening.”

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In 2011, our provincial government announced that it would provide $810 million for funding for programming for special needs individuals in the province of Ontario.

With this promise, Lanark Community Programs, an agency which provides services to families of children, youth and adults with special needs, developed three-day programs for 20 special needs adults (two programs in Perth and one in Carleton Place).

The three programs serve individuals throughout Lanark County and the hope is that an additional program can be established in Smiths Falls as well.

These programs are now running very successfully and meeting the needs of these individuals. There is a waiting list for these programs consisting

of young adults transitioning out of the educational system.

To date, no funding has been released for this program, although the amount of funding required is minimal.

The programs are now in danger of being cancelled by the Christmas season because of lack of funding. This places these families in crisis.

The three presently established programs provide opportunities for these young people for social activities, life skills, community involvement and job skills.

The special needs adults are aged 21 and over, have completed school and require 24/7 support. Parents are faced with the reality of finding other day programming for their adult children, but because of the lack of individualized funding and appropriate programs, this is not possible in most cases.

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From January to October, the numbers of alcohol involved occurrences are up 3 percent over the same period last year. As of Nov. 15, of the 258 persons killed during that time period, 35 fatalities were attributed to alcohol consumption. Thirteen people died when their off-road vehicle was involved in a collision; six

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I’m a lady! Daisy (Kim Fisher) is put to bed by Herman (George Spelvin) while Pat (Selena MacKay, left) and Alice (Karen Bernique, centre) watch anxiously. BarnDoor Productions’ Snowed Under is a “joyous” holiday farce that runs at Perth’s Full Circle Theatre, Thursday through Sunday this week.

BarnDoor’s Snowed Under is all about joy Snowed Under, the new comedy running at Perth's Full Circle Theatre Thursday through Sunday this week, is all about joy: the joy of having fun, the joy of being silly and the joy of a good laugh -- or fifty. Alan Smithee's new adaptation of a 1936 movie of the same name is simply fun from beginning to end.

The beginning is an impressive set featuring six doors that seem just right for running in and out of and slamming. Next up is a background of big band Christmas music that culminates, just before the show begins, in an original swing number ("Get That Swing") that was written and recorded especially for the production. Toes are tapping and people are smiling before the play even starts.

The final piece of the show is a nine-member cast that hurl themselves through the play with abandon.

Every character has their own moment to shine and the laughs are big and numerous. The fun is sometimes physical and sometimes verbal, but there's always a new laugh coming.

Kathie Reid is helpful farm-wife Mrs. Canterbury, who approves of her playwright neighbour, if not of his philandering lifestyle. Don MacKay is Sheriff Ecker, who shows up looking for his misplaced deputy. Gun drawn, he authoritatively orders whoever is in the kitchen to "come out with your hands up!" Reid comes out with the tea tray and the comment "Harvey, put that silly gun away. You know it's not loaded."

The misplaced deputy is George Spelvin as Herman, who has many of the best lines in the show. Munching walnuts throughout the show, he

draws big laughs with offhand comments. Speaking of ex-wives, he quips "It's like fishin'. If you throw 'em back, they don't count."

The place is rife with ex-wives and want-to-be ex-wives. Brian Atterbury, making his stage debut, is Alan Tanner, the playwright looking for some peace and quiet to work. His first visitor is Selena MacKay as Pat, who hopes to be the new woman in Alan's life. "You just need to relax a little" she tells him, sitting on his lap and kissing him thoroughly. "Somehow, that's not relaxing me," he replies. "Give it time," she whispers.

Next to arrive is Karen Bernique as first wife Alice, the level head that used to keep Alan focused but, now without her, he can't work. "I've only got two acts when I need three!" he laments.

"You always did finish early, didn't you?" she replies, straight-faced.

Second wife Daisy, played by Kim Fisher who is also making her stage debut, is a whole different case. Flamboyantly dressed, loud-talking and wise-cracking, she arrives with a lawyer to throw a monkey-wrench in the whole evening. "I bet you can't even cook" sneers young Pat. Daisy is ready with "Well, I can certainly burn you, kid. Hah, I crack me up!"

Lawyer McBride, played by Scott Duncan, is as strait-laced as they come. On finding he has been drinking home-made apple whiskey, he protests "Isn't it illegal to make alcohol like that?" "Oh, didn't you hear?" says deputy Herman. "Prohibition's over."

At the end of act one, Alan's producer, Layton, played by David Bird, burst through the door to wind things up tightly. He has chased Alan from

New York to Connecticut for the missing third act of his soon-to-open play. "If you'd leave me alone, I could finish your lousy third act," shouts Alan. "I've got three lousy third acts already," says Layton. "Give me a good one!" It turns out that Pat, running about in lingerie after losing her clothes, is his college co-ed daughter.

"When your mother finds out about this, she'll marry me again," he groans, "just so she can divorce me again."

The final ingredient in the pot is a blizzard that strands the group in the farm-house over Christmas Eve. That's three bedrooms, nine people and two gallons of home-made "apple jack". The combinations keep the laughs going right to the end.

Snowed Under is "a joyous beginning to the holidays" as one patron put it. Another told Full Circle Theatre's staff that "as soon as we entered your building, we began to smile."

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Police are reminding the public during this Festive RIDE campaign that the OPP now have drug recognition officers with specialized training to identify drug impaired drivers.

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The revised School Closures Policy details steps the board must take when a school is considered for consolidation or closure in alignment with the Ministry of Education’s Pupil Accommodation Review Guidelines (PARG), said Chair Jeff McMillan.

The new Facility Collaboration Policy sets a framework for sharing planning information with municipalities and community organizations that may be interested in leasing surplus daytime space in schools in alignment with the Community Planning and Partnership Guide-

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“This is something all school boards across Ontario are being asked to do by the Ministry,” explained McMillan of the update. “From previous experience with the Boundary 2020 and Cornwall Community Schools reviews, we know how to conduct accommodation reviews in keeping with Ministry expectations for transparency and community participation. The updated School Closures Policy will position us well if and when the board proceeds with pupil accommodation reviews.

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Wes Grant knows this all too well.

In November, 2014, he lost his wife, Tara, to cancer when she was only 39 years old. With a broken heart and mere weeks until Christmas, Wes was presented with yet another challenge: facing the holidays without her. “I felt so lost my first Christmas without Tara. The holidays were always a special time for us,” he says. “We would spend Christmas morning together, opening the gifts we got one another.

The rest of Christmas day could be busy and a bit crazy, but those quiet moments between the two of us were so peaceful and loving.”

For people who have lost a loved one, or are experiencing their own cancer journey, it can be hard to know what to expect emotionally during the holidays. During this incredibly difficult time, Wes found some ways to cope that made things a little easier.

“Talk about your loved one, share memories with your friends and family and have them share with you – it’s what keeps the person with you,” he advises. “And don’t be afraid to be emotional when you think of your loved one. It’s better to let it out than bottle it in.”

Wes also found it helpful to take time to himself when he needed it, but was careful not to isolate himself.

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Bell Let’s Talk makes peer support possible at Lanark County Mental Health a focus on recovery, rather than illness and disability. Within the mental health system, despite evidence of the benefits, peer support programs have yet to receive the focus, funding and attention they deserve.

Lanark County Mental Health wanted to do something about that. LCMH had long been considering how to incorporate peer support into their wide range of programs. Currently, LCMH employs community mental health nurses, case managers, social workers, a social/recreation worker and psychiatrists to provide a range of programs including a number of different groups, case management and community mental health nursing, crisis support, individual counselling, and psychiatric assessments.

LCMH staff identified that individuals successfully completing groups and individual programs were occasionally

looking for non-professional support to maintain the gains they had made.

Staff also identified a number of former clients who expressed wanting to ‘give back’ to others. The Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund grant will allow Lanark County Mental Health to provide 15 individuals with the opportunity to receive training to become peer support workers.

This will help current LCMH clients with the transition from professional programming and support.

Management, staff and potential peer supporters at the agency are very excited to be able to offer this initiative, and Bell Let’s Talk is making it possible. Although the variety of programs at LCMH are critical for individuals experiencing mental health difficulties, it is recognized that at times a peer, someone who deeply understands the road to mental

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Sandy Mcdonald, regional director, community affairs, Bell; Tamara Derkzen, program manager, Lanark County Mental Health; Cassandra Thompson, case manager, Lanark County Mental Health and Deirdre Palmer, peer support worker are pictured with the $20,000 cheque. health recovery because have lived it, can also play an unique role.

The training will be provided through the Ontario Peer Development Initiative, in part

nership with the Mental Health Support Project, the ‘Link’, the local peer support organization, in January, 2016.

On September 22, 2015 Bell announced the extension of

gram will provide summer, part-time and after-school job opportunities to high school students between ages 15 and 18 who are facing challenging life circumstances and who may need support transitioning between school and work.

After-school opportunities will be available this October, with summer opportunities available in spring 2016.

Helping youth who experience complex barriers to employment find and keep jobs is part of the government’s plan to build Ontario up by making the largest investment in public infrastructure in the province’s history, investing in people’s talents and skills, creating a dynamic, supportive environment where business thrives, and building a secure retirement savings plan. “When youth have access to the right supports and opportunities, they can make positive choices and reach their full potential. “Now, even more of Ontario’s youth facing barriers to employment will be offered the services and supports they need to transition into meaningful employment and to succeed in the labour market,� said Tracy MacCharles, Minister of Children and Youth Services. “We know that employment is the way out of poverty and the path to a secure future, especially for young people. This program will help provide new

Provincal government launches new youth employment program Ontario is launching the Youth Job Connection program to provide intensive support and training to young people with multiple barriers to employment.

The province will invest more than $160 million over two years to help over 27,000 young people get the skills and training they need to build a better future.

Starting in October, the first part of the program will provide paid pre-employment training, job opportunities and mentorship to youth aged 15 to 29 who are currently not working, not in school, or not enrolled in a training program.

This part of the program will focus on youth who face complex and multiple barriers to employment including poverty, homelessness, disability and mental health. “Our government is dedicated to helping young people of all abilities and backgrounds succeed in the labour market.

That’s why our Youth Job Connection will offer intensive, specialized support to youth who face the greatest challenges finding a place in Ontario’s workforce. Through this, and our renewed Youth Jobs Strategy, we are making sure Ontario’s economy can benefit from the skills and talent of all our young people,� said Reza Moridi, Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities.

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Bell Let’s Talk for a further 5 years and an increase in total funding commitment for Canadian mental health to at least $100 million. To learn more, please visit Bell.ca/LetsTalk.

opportunities for them to discover what they’re good at and show employers what they can do. Giving young people the supports they need to realize their full potential is an important part of our poverty reduction strategy,� added Deb Matthews, Deputy Premier, President of Treasury Board, and Minster Responsible for the Poverty Reduction Strategy.

Program details • The Youth Job Connection program will support Ontario’s Poverty Reduction Strategy by helping vulnerable youth access employment and move towards income security.

The Youth Job Connection program is also part of the renewed Youth Jobs Strategy. • Ontario is investing $250 million over the next two years to serve up to 150,000 more youth, through Youth Job Connection and other programs. • Youth Job Connection builds on the successful Youth Employment Fund, which surpassed its two-year target of helping 25,000 youth. It also uses best practices adapted from the Jobs for Youth program. • Youth can now access online support through Employment Ontario Live Chat.

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Peer support is a concept that has been implemented for decades with many conditions, such as addiction, trauma and cancer. Peer support is based on the belief that people who have faced, endured, and overcome adversity can offer useful support, encouragement, hope, and perhaps mentorship to others facing similar situations.

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CRTC monitoring report: Smartphone, tablet ownership on the rise The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) released information on the telecommunications sector from the 2015 Communications Monitoring Report on Oct. 27.

Overall telecommunication service revenues increased by 2.5 per cent, reaching $45.9 billion in 2014.

The report shows that the adoption of smartphones and tablets is growing among Canadians. In 2014, 67 per cent of Canadians owned a smartphone compared to 62 per cent in 2013. Tablet ownership increased to 49 per cent compared to 39 per cent in 2013. The percentage of Canadians who could access fourth-generation (LTE or long-term evolution) wireless networks rose from 81 per cent in 2013 to 93 per cent in 2014.

Wireless data usage grew by 15 per cent in 2014 as Canadians increasingly adopt mobile applications, multimedia services, social networking, Internet browsing and other data-intensive activities on their wireless devices. Canadians with a smartphone or tablet used an average of nearly one gigabyte of data per month.

“The second part of the Communications Monitoring Report provides a clear indication of where the Canadian telecommunications system is heading. As more Canadians are subscribing to faster Internet speeds and using smartphones and tablets, they are able to participate more actively in the evolving digital economy,” said Jean-Pierre Blais, CRTC chairman.

More and more Canadians are shifting from traditional landlines

to mobile phones. Mobile phones are now in 85 per cent of Canadian households compared to 79 per cent for landline telephones. The percentage of cellphone-only households (20 per cent) currently exceeds the percentage of wireline only households (14 per cent).

The percentage of households that subscribed to an Internet service with a download speed of 16 megabits per second (Mbps) or higher increased from 25 per cent in 2013 to 34 per cent in 2014. There is clearly an interest in higher download speeds: the number of customer subscriptions for speeds of 50 Mbps doubled in 2014 compared with the previous year (from four to eight per cent), and subscriptions for 10 Mbps rose from 45 to 55 per cent. In 2014, 87 per cent of

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high-speed Internet subscribers had access to download capacities of 40 gigabytes, compared to 76 per cent in 2013. The CRTC is releasing the Communications Monitoring Report in three parts.

The first part contains data on the communication industry and was released on Oct. 22. On Oct. 27, the CRTC released the second part, which contains data on the telecommunications sector. The third part will be released in the coming days and will include data on the broadcasting industry.

Wireless services • In 2014, there were 28.8 million wireless subscribers in Canada, an increase of 1.5 per cent from the previous year.

• More than 66 per cent of Canadians own a smartphone, and 49 per cent of Canadians use tablets – an increase over 2013, when the percentages were 62 per cent and 39 per cent, respectively.

• In 2014, the percentage of Canadians with access to fourth-generation wireless networks (LTE or long-term evolution) increased from 81 to 93 per cent in a year.

• The market share of subscribers served by smaller wireless competitors increased from five per cent in 2013 to six per cent in 2014.

• In 2014, Canadian households spent an average of $79.08 per month on wireless services.

Approximately 70 per cent of wireless plans which include data featured at least 1 GB of data usage per month.

Internet • In 2014, broadband availability for residential services (excluding satellite) was 97 per cent nationally; 100

per cent in urban areas and 87 per cent in rural areas.

• The number of households that subscribe to Internet services grew by 3.4 per cent from 11.3 million in 2013 to 11.6 million in 2014.

• The average number of gigabytes downloaded per month by residential subscribers increased by 49 per cent between 2013 and 2014, rising from 45 to 67 gigabytes.

• In 2014, Canadian households spent an average of $38.91 per month on Internet services.

• The market share of subscribers captured by independent internet service providers increased very slightly in 2014 to reach 10.7 per cent.

Landlines • The percentage of households subscribing to wireline telephone service has declined from 89 per cent in 2010 to 80 per cent in 2013, a reduction of approximately 380,000 households.

In 2014, Canadian households spent an average of $31.10 per month on home telephone services.

Revenues and expenditures • The revenues generated by the retail wireless service industry grew to $22 billion, a 3.7 per cent increase over 2013.

• The revenues generated by the retail Internet service industry increased by 8.6 per cent to $8.4 billion.

• The revenues generated by the retail wireline voice communication industry were $9.1 billion, a 4.3 per cent decrease from 2013.

• In 2014, larger telecommunication companies allocated $14.7 billion to capital expenditures for maintaining, improving and expanding networks.

Submitted by the CRTC.

UCDSB partners improve special education programming The Upper Canada District School Board has introduced a new position that is helping principals and teachers deliver the social and emotional supports students need to succeed, said Susan Edwards, superintendent of schools.

In a report to Trustees Wednesday night, Edwards explained how the board’s new Student Support Partner (SSP) role is serving our students.

The board created 23 Student Support Partners as part of a reorganization of special education implemented last spring. Each position serves a school cluster of three to five schools – including one secondary school.

Student Support Partners report to the secondary principal in their cluster as well as the chief psychologist for their area.

The Student Support Partner role was intentionally and carefully designed to meet the needs of our students and to assist principals and school staff in delivering behavioural

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and emotional supports. The role consists of four key elements – to help students build skill in social-emotional and behavioural functioning, to help students in the present moment articulate and identify what they need, to play a key role with school mental health and well-being teams to build mental health literacy, and to work with school teams to implement school-wide and classroom practices that enhance wellness and achievement. “Health and well-being are vitally important,” said Edwards. “The reorganization through the model of the Student Support Partner is serving our students and we are responding to student needs. We are committed to measuring outcomes through monitoring data points, responding, reflecting and adjusting to ensure we understand the successes of our strategies and the opportunities as we continue to move forward.”

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The 8th Annual Violet Femmes Gala offered participants access to an impressive silent auction.

Violet Femmes Gala brings in over $16,000 The 8th Annual Violet Femmes Gala welcomed over 200 women to the upper hall of the Almonte & District Community Centre (arena) on Friday, Nov. 20.

Together, they enjoyed an evening of fine dining, live entertainment, an impressive silent auction and so much more.

More than $16,000 was raised for Lanark County In-

terval House (LCIH), which offers a number of programs and services – free and confidential – as well as emergency shelter to women and their children who are threatened by abuse and gender-based violence.

“Knowing every dollar earned goes directly to this important service in our community, we are proud of this event and all the work that goes into it,” LCIH public education

The Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group, a home and auto insurance company focused on clients throughout eastern Ontario, announced an early Christmas bonus for residents of the communities that they serve.

The company will be distributing 150 Christmas trees to families in Perth on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. to noon

(or until supplies last) – right at the height of Christmas tree trimming season.

Partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters, the event will raise awareness and funds for the organization in each region. Donors are encouraged to drop off a toy, gift card or cash donation for a ‘Little Brother’ or ‘Little Sister’ aged 6-16. “We’re active in the

co-ordinator Brianne Luckasavitch said.

To keep its essential programs running, LCIH aims to raise over $200,000 each year through its major fundraisers, community donations and the As Good As New Store in Carleton Place.

To find additional information about LCIH and their organization, visit their website at www.lcih.org.

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As of Dec. 31, 2015 The Excelerator business incubator centre will be operated by the Gallipeau Centre.

Jane Torrance, councillor in Mississippi Mills confirmed this move during her Economic Development Committee report at Lanark County Nov. 25, 2015.

“It’s good for The Excelerator and the businesses there being launched,” Torrance said.

Neil Kudrinko, vice-chair of the Valley Heartland CFDC board confirmed his organization was divesting itself of the daily operations of The Excelerator, but that services from the CFDC would still be available for businesses at this centre.

“We would still be able to play that role with them regardless,” Kudrinko said.

“We’re probably better suited as a supporter of a project like that rather than the one taking the lead.”

The 12,000 square foot facility was opened in May 2015

at the Gallipeau Centre. At the time, both the CFDC and the Gallipeau Centre signed a memorandum of understanding that stipulated the Gallipeau Centre would take over operations if at any point the CFDC could not continue operations.

“We’re thankful the Gallipeaus were interested and willing to continue to see The Excelerator continue to operate,” Kudrinko said. “They are free and welcome to develop that business in any way they see fit.”

Exactly how it will move forward from here is uncertain.

Tracey Gallipeau of the Gallipeau Centre said the company is still conceptualizing its operations plan for The Excelerator and will release details about this plan in the coming weeks.

For some in the business community, the change over does come as a shock considering the organization has yet to reach its first anniversary of operations.

“I was kind of surprised to hear that there had been a reversal,” said Janak Alford,

owner of PrototypeD. The Ottawa-based company initially expanded its firm into The Excelerator, but has since move out of this space into 1,700-square-foot manufacturing space of its own in the Gallipeau Centre.

Alford said the new home is “a much more compatible fit for the kind of work that we do.”

The new space has brought their construction of CloudLab mobile offices indoors just in time for the winter freeze.

From his experience, Alford saw the distance from town as one obstacle to The Excelerator’s ability to launch itself.

“It seemed like it was often quite empty,” Alford said.

He does see value in the model, adding The Excelerator has a real opportunity to be of service to the business community if they focus on offering a creative space for business to happen.

“I think it needs a few more key services and pieces of technology to be a successful draw.

People need a reason to make the trip,” Alford said.

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composition of the land where they are located, how can you effectively attack and defeat them?

Maps vital Maps charted using aerial photographs played a huge part in the winning of WW I and they continue to be one of the biggest assets of the modern military.

Drawn to Victory explains how pilots and photographers, sometimes with fighter escorts, conducted their important work under constant threat of attack from German aircraft and ground fire.

Topographical units then used the photos to produce up-to-date maps which were essential for Allied soldiers as they prepared to attack enemy positions.

After the war the same process, carried out by some of the same people, was used to map Canada and the world.

You can be forgiven if you ask how map making can be turned into interesting subject matter. I wondered the same thing!

The film producers have managed it however with the help of excellent input from experts in the field, some of whom were present for the film launch.

Helping enhance the production is the stirring film narrative provided by Ottawa-born actor Dan Aykroyd who, among his many other involvements, is a fellow of the RCGS. Last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s launch was held in the impressive Barney Danson Theatre at the Canadian War Museum in downtown Ottawa. Retired Canadian general Andrew Leslie, who was elected Oct. 19 as the MP for Orleans and more recently was named Government Whip in the House of Commons, was the emcee. Leslie was joined by several other MPs along with present and retired military members and other dignitaries.

Following the showing of highlights from Drawn to Victory a panel discussion was held involving some of the principals in the making of the film.

They also answered questions from the capacity crowd of invited guests.

Among the gathering were Grade 10 students from Glebe Collegiate in Ottawa. The students were on hand to help launch a special educational component of the Drawn to Victory installment.

Seven giant floor maps have been produced which the partners in the venture are making available to school classes from coast-to-coast. One of them, a massive layout showing the French and Belgian battlefields of World War I in minute detail, was laid out on the auditorium floor last Tuesday morning. It filled more than half

the available floor space in the theatre. The plasticized maps are durable meaning people can walk on them, in sock feet or flat-bottom shoes.

Afterwards Rob and I took our turn studying the map and pointing out various communities along with WW I locations we are familiar with including Vimy Ridge and the Somme.

Details about the maps and how they can be obtained on loan is available at the website: education.canadiangeographic.ca The finished version of Drawn to Victory will be available next March.

Brown segment For the directors of the Roy Brown Society the most interesting installment of the film trilogy is â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Wings of Courageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; which will include a segment on Captain Brown and his famous and deadly encounter with German national hero Richthofen in the spring of 1918.

Filming of the Brown segment was completed in Carleton Place this fall.

Rob was interviewed extensively and the crew also shot footage at the former Brown family home on Judson Street (it remains a private residence), the Victoria School Museum (where the future pilot attended classes as a youngster) and the historic plaque which stands near the Cenotaph on Franklin Street in Carleton Place.

Wings of Courage has been in production since March of 2014 and is expected to debut next December.

Roy Brown was one of an astounding 22,000 Canadians who ended up serving in the ranks of British flying squadrons during WW I. Wings of Courage will tell the truly remarkable stories of a select number of Canadian pilots including Brownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s victory over Richthofen.

A total of 1,388 Canadian flyers were killed in action during the Great War. It is also interesting to note that one in four of the pilots in Britainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s air services were Canadian and that 10 of the top 30 British aces of the war were Canadian.

Those statistics are all the more remarkable considering that at the start of the war Canada had very few pilots, let alone an air force.

Filming of the third and final segment of the series entitled â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Flight Path of Heroesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; begins in April. But the film will not debut until March of 2018. That launch is intended to closely coincide with the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge and will feature details about the famous battle from the viewpoint of one of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pilots. The successful Canadian attack on German-held Vimy Ridge, which began on Easter Monday 1917, was the first joint engagement of the war involving all four divisions of the Canadian Corps in France.

Besides the map project connected with Drawn to Victory there are many other activities tied to each of the three films. In future I plan to expound on some of them. More details can be found at the website: www.ana-

tionsoars.ca After the film launch Rob and I paid our way into the main war museum. Naturally we gravitated to the WW I section and the area which outlines some details of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s involvement in the air war. Featured are the stories of William Barker, Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most-decorated serviceman (he was a ground soldier before he joined the air force) and Billy Bishop whose 72 aerial victories led all Canadian flyers in WW I. Barker, who won the coveted Victoria Cross, is credited with 53 aerial victories. He was badly wounded in 1918 and nearly died. Ironically Barker was killed when he lost control of his plane and crashed during a demonstration flight at Rockcliffe Air Station in Ottawa on March 12, 1930. He

was just 35.

The most decorated war hero in the history of Canada, the British Empire and the Commonwealth, Barker is now permanently enshrined in the national war museum in the same city where he died!

One thing noticeably absent at the war museum is a display about Roy Brown and his famous encounter with the man later nicknamed â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Red Baron.â&#x20AC;?

Hopefully that omission will be rectified at some point? But thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no question that, overall, the new war museum building (it opened in May 2005) is a truly outstanding place to visit.

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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This has been a good year in terms of telling the story of an Eastern Ontario pilot from the First World War who has received remarkably little publicity over the course of nearly a century.

On June 4 in Toronto World War I ace Captain Arthur â&#x20AC;&#x153;Royâ&#x20AC;? Brown, a native of Carleton Place, was formally inducted into Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Aviation Hall of Fame.

Brownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s involvement in what is arguably one of the most interesting stories to emerge from the First World War, the April 21, 1918 aerial combat that ended with the death of German Baron Manfred von Richthofen (the highest scoring ace of the war), is a matter of record. This newspaper covered the induction extensively including my previous columns on the subject.

There is a remarkable story attached to every Great War flyer from Canada who joined the fledgling military air services that evolved at the time.

A select number of those tales of bravery can be found among the displays at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa, a facility we can all be proud of.

Today Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m pleased to provide some details about a project which will commemorate the incredible stories surrounding Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Great War flyers, including Roy Brown.

Last week, in the company of Carleton Place businessman and former town councillor Rob Probert, I attended the launch of a new collaborative video series involving the Royal Canadian Geographical Society (RCGS) and Sound Venture Productions, an Ottawa-based film company.

In his personal time Rob is the hard working president of the Roy Brown Society of Carleton Place. Formed in 2009, the mandate of the organization is to ensure the stories of Brown and 14 fellow First World War pilots from Carleton Place are properly told. I am a founding director of the society, a group Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m privileged to be involved with.

The RCGS is an Ottawa-based organization which, among other things, publishes Canadian Geographic magazine, a first-rate periodical. They have joined forces with Sound Venture on a three-part video series which is being produced during the Centenary of the First World War (1914-1918) which is currently being observed around the globe (2014-2018). Major sponsors of the three films, entitled â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;A Nation Soarsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, include the Government of Canada and the Canadian War Museum.

Last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s launch featured highlights from the first installment of the commemorative series called â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Drawn to Victory.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; There is a major clue to its content in the first word of the title!

Drawn to Victory demonstrates how aviation and cartography (in this case map making using aerial photographs) changed the course of the Great War. After all, if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know where your enemy is and the

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Having Igor MARK HASKINS become a ‘real’ living, breathing character with thoughts, ideas, and his own motivations gives the classic tale a fresh twist. That, combined with the lavish sets and costumes that take you right to London in the early 1800s, will make for what I expect will be a guilty pleasure film for a lot of people.

As Victor and Igor pursue their creation, they are in turn pursued by Inspector Barnaby played by Daniel Mays. Barnaby is as obsessed with stopping Dr. Frankenstein as Victor is with completing his work. His is the madness of a zealot and Mays plays it beautifully.

As Victor Frankenstein, James McAvoy is the tempest and the whirlwind. He is the genius and the madman. He walks the edge between brilliance and mania so well it’s hard to tell when he has actually slipped off.

I was afraid I’d be watching Daniel Radcliffe, and only be able to see Harry Potter.

That isn’t the case at all. His performance is so good, there was never a moment when I didn’t believe that was Igor up there on the screen.

Victor Frankenstein is unique not only in its perspective, but in the fact that the monster isn’t the focus of the film. This is very much about Victor and Igor and that makes for a film worth watching.

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Please come and see. They reside at LAWS in one of the cat rooms. Please pay them a visit you won’t regret it.

about one year old, but that’s always a guess. She recently got spayed and proudly shows off her healed scar on her naked belly. Molly is ready to find her forever home too and would be a wonderful addition to any family.

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She knows her sit and down commands and is working to improve her leash and social skills with cats and other dogs. A strong girl, she’ll likely prefer a home with no small children at this time. If you can provide love, patience, and a commitment to assist her with both mental and physical development, Brandi will return it tenfold as friend, companion, and when required, your own personal fourlegged confidante.

Thank you for your continued support. Follow us if you like on FaceBRANDI book at www.facebook.com/lanarkcouch potato, she’ll be as likely to animals or if you have any questions snooze with you on your sofa as she’ll or concerns, please contact the shelter be to play games with you in your at shelter@lanarkanimals.ca or by calling 613-283-9308. back yard.

Let us take a moment to introduce this gorgeous four-year-old female German shepherd (mix). Brandi is her name. She’s as bright and alert as she is beautiful. Brandi is social with people, quick to learn and an eager participant in most human-led activities. She responds well to both mental and physical stimulation and we MARLEY believe she’ll excel in any home where Look at me; wondering what’s on she’s daily kept active. Although no my nose? Well some scars from fights when I was a town boy. I always had to fight for my food and made sure I Canadian Federation of University Women Perth & District Annual Fundraiser won. Not without being hurt as you can see. I like to let the staff at LAWS www.CFUW-perth-district.com know when it’s time to feed me, as I love food. I love attention too, and belly rubs and scratches behind my ears. I am actually a sweet handsome guy. I would love to be adopted soon as my fellow street cats, who found homes, told me it’s a pretty good life when being allowed to lounge in front of a warm cozy fire place. I am about six years old and I am up to date with my shots and neutered so no more “hanky panky” with the ladies. I am 10:30 am to 3:30 pm ready to turn the page.

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They also require need: small litter boxes, non-clumping cat litter, cat treats (Temptations), cat toys, canned Pedigree/dog food for dogs with gravy, dog Milk Bones, soft dog treats, Kongs, Chuck Its and other interactive toys (medium size and larger).

The shelter is also in need of some cleaning and office products: J towels, latex and rubber gloves, garbage bags, primer and white paint, winter shovels, winter salt, printing paper, yellow highlighters, paper towel, Windex and toilet paper. To add to their wish list, this week, the shelter is looking for non-clumping cat litter. Currently they are out of stock. They also need “recovery” cat food. This is special food, available at the vet offices only, for cats that need a little boost in their diet to gain some weight and strength after they’ve been ill for some time.

LAWS would like to thank all of you who came to adopt cats and dogs in recent weeks. It warms their hearts to meet so many animal loving people.

A total of 28 cats and two dogs left the shelter to go to their forever homes between Nov. 21 and 29. Several more cats will go home soon once they are spayed or neutered.

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TALIA SUMMER, SILKA and TALIA Please meet Summer, Silka and Talia, three five-month old sisters that arrived at the shelter with their mom, Karen. Fearful at first as they had not been introduced to humans yet, they quickly turned around into lovely cats.

They love to play, love being held and are adjusting to human touch. This all thanks to the excellent work of hardworking and friendly co-op students. LAWS is blessed with the excellent support of these young students.

They’re eager to learn and eager to please both their co-workers and the animals they’re working with each day. The co-op students took the time to socialize this bouncy threesome by playing with them, touching them and showing them humans are really OK. All the cats are definitely more trusting now and are ready to find their forever homes. They’re a pretty, healthy and energetic bunch. They still might need

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When I came to LAWS I did not have a lot of hair left. It appeared I likely had a flea allergy. Well that’s all gone and my hair is growing back nicely. I am a very playful, loud purring, huggable orange tabby cat. I love a scoop of canned food in the morning, and don’t worry, if you forget to give it to me, I’ll be letting you know for sure!

I am still a bit skinny, but good food and love does wonders. I’ll be neutered soon and after that I should be ready to go home, play with some toys and snuggle up on the couch with you.

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Count organizers are looking for additional field observers. Both experienced and less experienced birders are welcome to help cover one of the seven sections of the count or one of the two towns of Perth and Smiths Falls. If you are interested in becoming part of a field team, please contact Participant Coordinator Rosemary Anderson at rc.anderson@sympatico.ca or Compiler Alison Bentley at alisonbentley@gmail.com as soon as possible.

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feeders to agree to keep an extra eye on them on December 19; full instructions are provided.

The Feeder Coordinator Judy Buehler, goodlife@myhighspeed.ca, would love to hear from you if you can help in this regard. Feeders are a very important part of the survey as often birds show up at these extra winter food sources that are not recorded elsewhere.

Results from the day’s observations will be compiled at a potluck supper in Perth and then sent to Bird Studies Canada and the National Audubon Society. Christmas Bird Counts take place all over the Western Hemisphere and are vital in providing an accurate assessment of the health of wintering populations of birds. The over 70,000 volunteers taking part in the counts can track bird populations on a much larger scale than scientists alone can hope to do.

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be prohibited. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d advise local residents to keep in touch with their councillors to make sure their voices and opinions are heard.

Winter is almost here and with it will come the debate(s) on engine block heaters. Most vehicles produced by the Detroit Three (GM, Ford, and FCA) still supply these Canadian necessities as standard equipment but few imports include them.

However for those vehicles that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come with them, they are available as a reasonably priced add-on.

While weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve all heard stories from one family character or another bragging about how theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never spoiled their ride with the use of a block heater and never were let down on a frosty morning, these units should be used on any vehicle parked outside when the overnight temps are forecast to dip below -20° C. For those with the benefit of an unattached and unheated garage, the temps can dip a bit lower before the heater is needed and as most home owners with attached garages know, their car bedrooms seldom get frosty enough for a plug-in.

Block heaters can be safely plugged in all night, but this practice can be a drain on the electricity budget. A simple outdoor socket timer is all it takes, and setting it for between one and two hours on-time before you have to leave in the morning will ensure a quick start in the worst of weather.

But there are two other benefits with the regular use of a block heater. The first is the almost instant heat youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get from your vehicleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s HVAC system.

The block heater pre-warms the engine coolant, which is the source of heat for the cabin system. This means warm air blowing out the vents within a few minutes of driving.

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fuel usage. Fuel economy takes a sharp dive every winter on any vehicle and the engine coolant temperature has a lot to do with this. When the coolant is pre-warmed, the engine coolant temp sensor will allow the fuel injection system to lean out the fuel mix faster resulting in less fuel consumed.

The internet seems full of life hacks these days (easier ways to do almost anything) and a couple of automotive ones caught my eye recently. The first involved covering vehicle door mirrors with an old plastic bag when freezing rain or sleet was on the overnight forecast. As any Canadian driver can attest, scraping a thick layer of ice of these small pieces of irregularly shaped glass without damaging the mirror case or busting a knuckle is a real winter challenge. The bags can simply be held on with elastic bands and presto, no more rearview problems.

The second involved covering your vehicle wiper blades with an old tube sock for the same weather conditions. This oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a winner as well for three reasons. First it will keep ice from forming on the blade making it flexible and ready to clear. It will also eliminate the need to slap the blades down on the windshield to break off the ice, which can lead to a cracked glass or a damaged wiper arm.

Lastly it can prevent damage to the wiper linkages and motors cause by drivers who leave the wipers switched on when they park the vehicle for the night. In winter (and as a good practice, at any other time of year) you should make sure the wipers are turned off before switching off the ignition for the night.

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 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Question for the Car Counselorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; on the subject line or by post to Record News Communications, 65 Lorne St., P.O. Box 158, Smiths Falls, Ont. Yours in service Brian Turner

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The signs would be able to carry more than one message at once and would cycle different messages every few seconds or so. They would also display in a variety of colours and would have the ability to change their intensity based on ambient light. The pushback from various residents listed light pollution/intrusion and road safety as reasons why these types of signs should not see the light of day.

As Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always believed that these signs are a distraction to drivers, I did some research and forwarded links to town staff and the committee chair for a comprehensive report that was presented to the City of Toronto in 2013. In this report compiled by CIMA+ (a major international engineering and consulting group) the authors quoted a number of studies done in the US and in Sweden.

While none of the various studies could find a direct correlation between digital billboards and collisions, they all admitted that few drivers would ever volunteer to an investigating police officer that they were distracted. The studies also concluded that, even with sophisticated equipment and gear, it would be hard to come up with undisputable empirical evidence to indicate what level of distraction actually impairs a driver.

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“I would think that they’re going to find a new use for it,” Morris said.

It is the contractor’s responsibility to dispose of the material.

The deck’s removal came in at $56,000, according to a staff report presented this October.

Clean up at the site was being completed by Friday, Nov. 27 with safety fencing and concrete barriers being installed as soon as possible.

“Possibly as early as later today,” Morris said during a Nov. 27 phone interview with the Record News. “The focus over the next couple of days will be to clean up and incorporate safety features to ensure the public is safe.”

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Now that the wooden deck on Confederation Bridge has been removed to ensure safety, town council can look ahead to what future the bridge may have in downtown Smiths Falls.

Town residents somberly watched as Confederation Bridge’s deck was removed beginning last Wednesday morning, Nov. 25.

Malcolm Morris, CAO, said the project ran smoothly finishing under the anticipated timeframe of a little over two weeks.

“Mother Nature certainly co-operated with us,” Morris said.

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While safety is a top priority around the bridge, staff is taking seriously a request from the council table to improve the physical look of the area since the fencing will be up for some time. Morris said they are looking at installing planters to add some greenery to the space.

“We want to make it look less like a construction site,” Morris added.

“We’re starting down the road to look at options to review that particular asset.”

The removal of the bridge deck is phase one of the overall Confederation Bridge project. The discussion about what future the bridge will have has yet to be debated by council.

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A generous $10,000 donation from The Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group will help the Susan Shirley Program (SSP) continue in its work to train the region’s future mothers.

“It’s such an honour to be able to partner with this group,” said Ryan Anderson, of the SSP at the Nov. 25 presentation. “Without you guys this wouldn’t ex-

ist.”

The one-time donation from the insurance company will cover a significant portion of costs for one bedroom of the SSP on Elmsley Street.

“These are our future,” added Miki Paczek, regional manager of The Commonwell Insurance Group.

“I think it fits well with our program.”

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Susan Shirley Program representatives were delighted to receive a $10,000 donation from The Commonwell Insurance Group Nov. 25. The funds will go towards continued operation of the centre on Elmsley Street. Representing SSP, program participants and Commonwell are: Mark your calendars for bring home and send a mes- From left to right (front) Miki Paczek and Kala Harry, Ryan and Nichole this Saturday, Dec. 5 when sage to the jolly old elf by Anderson, Rebecca Glas and her son Graydon, Donna Myke. Behind: Nancy Buchanan, Daphne Eves, Theresa Messier, and Sarah Gaensler.

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have a little bit of joy brought in.”

As of Dec. 2, virtually every window in the Smiths Falls hospital site has been illuminated by an LED candlestick or two to symbolize the generosity of the community and their support of their hospital system. The candlesticks have been donated by Xodus Innovations of Michigan, USA. Sunday’s brief service will feature the vocal talents of the RedHawk Rhythmics from SFDCI and the Lombardy Glee Club who are joining forces this year to ring in the Christmas season.

Their voices “fill the whole room,” Smith said.

Santa Claus will be on hand with a sack full of loot bags for children, and Shawn Pankow will be there in his role as hospital board chair to bring greetings and

Keep an eye out for Santa who will be arriving by train to meet all the good girls and boys. Polar Express festivities run from 1 to 5 p.m.

Santa arrives at 1:30 p.m.

Photos with Santa start at 2 p.m. (Please note: that Santa has to leave at 3:30 p.m. to get home in time for dinner). Train rides run from 2 to 4 p.m. Tickets are $5/ person; children four & under are free.

The museum gift shop will be open for all your lastminute Christmas gifts.

thanks to the community for their support all year long. Pankow and Santa will also flip the switch and light the Christmas tree, as is tradition.

Campaign donations are being accepted throughout the month of December, though those received by Dec. 14 will be included in their annual thank you ad.

Every cent that is donated through the foundation’s Christmas campaign stays in Smiths Falls to purchase much needed medical equipment and supplies for the hospital.

“Every time they give… another piece is purchased,” Smith said.

Recently, the foundation purchased a new ventilator for the ICU department at a cost of over $40,000.

To make a donation to the foundation any time of year, please contact the foundation office at sfchfoundation@bellnet.ca or by calling 613-283-9743.

program, which seeks to strengthen communities they work in.

SSP offers a maternity home for up to about eight ladies and their children, as well as a parent training centre. The training centre offers essential life skills for young soon-to-be parents and covers everything from managing a home’s finances to cooking, cleaning and caring for baby. Parent training is open to any young parenting mother, and is conducted by qualified, full-time staff from the centre.

“Our biggest asset are our staff,” said Sarah Gaensler, office manager.

Having trained staff who can walk with the girls during the more challenging times of parenthood is at the core of what SSP is all

about.

“In the middle of the night when they’re frustrated we’re there,” Gaensler said.

The SSP is one segment of the Crowns of Life outreach. Last August, the organization opened up Grace’s Haven – a second stage home for SSP moms. One of its services is to provide moms with a good landlord reference and work experience (through the Duchess Boutique) that they can take with them into their future.

Online shopping will soon be available at the Duchess Boutique by logging into: www.duchessboutique.ca.

Many items are being loaded now and will be available for this Christmas season’s shopping trip. Be sure to check it out and support this valuable cause.

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These rushing water falls is just one of countless spectacular views Mark Quattrocchi of the Smiths Falls area has seen during his two-year around the world bicycling tour. The local man has raised funds to build three schools and is currently launching a fourth fundraiser for a school in Ecuador. Donations are accepted at www.oneadventureplease.com. which resulted in a flood of 1,000s of extra students who were eager to learn.

“As a teacher myself, I can only picture the stress of that situation,” Quattrocchi wrote.

The local man has been able to see both the Indian and Kenya communities who received the schools he

fundraised for, and has delighted in meeting the children and families who benefit from the generosity of donors who support One Adventure Please.

“I could not have done this without the support of almost 200 donors and the amazing fundraising projects of the schools in eastern Ontario that have rose to the challenge to help me.

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Mark Quattrocchi is launching his fourth and final school build fundraiser as he embarks on the final six months of his two-year One Adventure Please world tour on bicycle.

The Smiths Falls area resident is just $500 away from completing his fundraising goal to build a schoolhouse in Kenya with construction work on the project in Esinoni, Kenya just getting underway. Quattrocchi said his project will be built onto the community’s first schoolhouse, which was opened last week. He said he has been impressed with the renewed interest of parents in the region in sending their children to school, and the passion of those children to succeed through education.

“I knew I wanted to build a school here because there would be a group of children excited to go there every day,” Quattrocchi wrote in an email interview with the Record News.

At the same time, the second school he fundraised for in India is also currently being constructed after the demolition of the previous unusable facility. Quattrocchi’s plans to build a school in Shuid, Ecuador, will be the fourth school he has raised funds for since embarking on his One Adventure Please bicycling tour around the world in 2014. Shuid is a community of 1,000 people, 200 of which are children under 18. Since 2008, Free The Children has built two schools in the community to encourage more than 145 children who currently attend school to report to class, but the demand continues to outstrip available classroom space. The fundraising campaign goal for the Ecuador school is $10,000, but Quattrocchi said he is not putting a time limit on achieving this goal.

His first schoolhouse was in China followed by India and Kenya. In Kenya, the government has made primary school free a couple of years ago,

Together we have made the dreams of Quattrocchi is continuing his many young children come to life,” around the world bicycle tour and is Quattrocchi said. currently in Bolivia. The professional The area man is delighted to see teacher began his dream to bicycle many Canadian schools pitching in to around the world in July 2014. help create schools around the world, “From here I make my way north saying it has allowed his fundraising towards Canada,” Quattrocchi said. efforts to connect children with chilHe plans to be back at home by dren. The energy and excitement of May or June next summer when he the children he sees in the recipient will take time to decompress before communities energizes Quattrocchi as sharing his story of living his dream he continues on his around the world and his love of travel with the schools journey. who supported him and area commu“It gives me hope for humanity and nities. the future of these children,” Quat“The most important thing I want trocchi added. “These children are to tell people is that if you believe the most motivated I have ever seen strongly enough in something, you and with a bit of help I hope they can have to start it,” Quattrocchi said, reach for their dreams one day. I am adding starting was the hardest part living my dream, I just want to show for him. them the door to theirs.”

Whether he has found himself in The schoolhouses are built through Argentina, Sudan, Europe or Afghanthe Free The Children organization istan, the area man has discovered and often include many parents of that most people around the world are future students. Each schoolhouse is very kind and welcoming. bright, has seating for each student, as “If anything, the places I was well as learning resources. The school- warned the most against traveling] to house project is really one element of were the most welcoming,” QuattrocFree The Children’s overall objective chi added. “What I have learned is of creating self-sustaining communi- what everyone already accepts as norties. mal. We are all human.”

Quattrocchi’s One Adventure He has plans to write a book about Please campaign has raised almost his experiences and promote his pho$30,000 since it began in 2014. Any- tography that he’s done since embarkone who wishes to donate to One ing on his trip over 23,000 km ago. For Adventure new Please do so online more including photos ad can - September 2015 -at5.145 w x information, 5.75 h www.oneadventureplease.com. and blog posts, please go to his webOne Adventure Please update site listed above.

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Best Wishes for a Merry Christmas Regular Meeting of Council 5p.m.

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HOLIDAY HOURS: CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS December 24th and December 31 Closed at 12:00 December 25th and 28th Closed January 1st Closed In case of a water, roads or sewer emergency, please call 284-1430

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2015 Civitan Festival of Trees Irene Richardson teamed up once again with Madeline Hawe to submit this beautiful white tree with poinsetta flowers in the 2015 Festival of Trees event at the Smiths Falls Civitan Club. Decorating took place Dec. 1 with the public raffling of trees occuring on Thursday, Dec. 3 at 6 p.m.

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Winter Parking Parking will be free for a two hour period only in the downtown at on street metered parking stalls for the month of December. Parking will be free for a two hour period only in the municipal parking lot located at Market Street and William Street for the month of December. Parking bylaws will be enforced after the two hour period in the month of December. Between November 15th (or the first day with snow and/or ice) and March 31st parking on roads or the parking lots located on Old Mill Road and Market Street is prohibited between the hours of 12 a.m.- & 7 a.m. in the morning. Vehicles cannot be parked in such a manner as to interfere with movement of traffic or the clearing of snow from the road and sidewalks. Snow and/or ice cannot be deposited onto or across a municipal road. Access to any fire hydrant, shut-off valve, chamber, or pipe cannot be blocked by the vehicles or the depositing of snow.

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HERITAGE HOUSE MUSEUM December 1 to December 23: 34th Annual Art Show & Sale, with Christmas Artisan Market December 6: Victorian Family Christmas Party, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

December 21 & December 22 – Holly Days Jewelry Children’s Workshops, Dec. 21 – Birthstone Bracelets; Ages 6 years and up; Dec. 22 – Wire Wrapped Pendant, Ages 8 years and up, 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. each day. Cost: $10.00 to register.

Heritage House Museum is open daily from 10:30 a.m. - 4:30p.m. Call 613-283-6311 for more information on all of our exciting events!

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SNOWBIRDS Save money this holiday season by contacting Town Hall to turn off you water before you fly south and avoid being charged for services you are not using. Contact 613-283-4124 ext. 1149

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A bittersweet moment for any parent, Raymond Jacques Sr. presented the Raymond Jacques Jr. Memorial Award for cross country running to Raya Atkin at Merrickville Public School on Nov. 19.

This is the 27th year of the award, which is presented in honour of Jacques Jr., who died tragically on Nov. 26, 1988. He was playing by the water at Lions Park in Merrickville when one of his friends threw his shoe out onto the ice. When he ventured out to retrieve it, the ice gave out beneath him.

He was under the water for twoand-a-half hours before finally being found. Raymond was still breathing,

but despite the best efforts of doctors and nurses at the hospital in Smiths Falls, he could not be saved. He was nine years old.

Jacques said he knew he had to do something special to commemorate his son’s life, so he created the Raymond Jacques Jr. award for cross country running, which is presented annually to a student at MPS who loves to run.

This year’s recipient of the award is the daughter of Jacques Jr.’s best friend from MPS. “It’s amazing how life comes full circle,” said Jacques.

“Twenty-seven years ago, we lost a student from this school far too young,” said teacher Matt Bennett.

“The message is how dangerous ice and open water can be.”

He explained Atkin is a great run-

ner, dedicated student and just a pleasure to be around.

“Every year, this award goes to a student who is dedicated to practice, gets results at competitions and someone with a high moral character,” said Bennett. “All of these qualities describe Raya perfectly.”

Donna Alberts, along with Jacques, presented the plaque to Atkin. She was Jacques Jr.’s kindergarten teacher 31 years ago.

“Raymond (Jr.) always had a big smile,” said Alberts. “He was always so helpful – he was always willing to be a helper.”

She said Jacques Jr. loved running and art.

“He loved the outdoors,” said Alberts. “He was such a nice boy. I just loved him.”

Celebrate the holidays with town museum

With Christmas right around the corner, the Heritage House Museum is excited to host its annual Victorian Family Christmas Party on Sunday, Dec. 6 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Share in the sights, sounds and flavours of an 1860s Christmas. Gather around a traditionally decorated tree in the parlour and enjoy a cup of tea or hot apple cider with some home baked seasonal treats. Local talents John Wanless and Shelley Doucet and Ken Ramsden will be raising their voices and instruments in song as they entertain guests with seasonal carols.

For our younger visitors there are a variety of crafts, games and activities throughout the afternoon. Come visit the craft corner or search the museum to help Santa find his elves! Their faces will surely brighten up as Santa Claus makes a special appearance, before he returns to the North Pole to pack his sleigh for Christmas Eve. During your visit, enjoy the artwork that is on display as part of the 34th Annual Art Show and Sale and Christmas Artisan Market. Several exhibiting artists will be on hand to discuss their work.

Admission is by donation and everyone is welcome! Join the museum on Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 5 to 20 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for a special shopping experience that includes a complimentary homemade cup of hot apple cider. Children are welcome to join the museum for another edition of Holly Days with two jewelry workshops planned for Dec. 21 and 22 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Participants will create a special piece of handcrafted jewelry with Melody Lefebvre of Good Vibrations Jewelry as a gift for themselves or family members. Adults are also encouraged to participate.

Cost: $10 per/person. Pre-registration is required!

From left, award recipient Raya Atkin, Raymond Jacques Sr. and Donna Alberts, Raymond Jacques Junior’s kindergarten teacher 31 years ago.

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Remember When The ladies lob ball team, Smolkins of Smiths Falls, is pictured here in this 1982 photograph. Pictured are (front) Susan Topping, Joan Thompson, Barb Smail, Sharon Porter and Bonnie Ringer; (back row) Denise Walsh, Val McIluenna, Cathy O’Reilly, Brenda Thorne, JoAnne Kerfoot and Jackie Staples; missing were Cathy Walsh, Peggy Warren, Donna Graham, Margo Halpin and Kim Cauley. The picture was submitted by JoAnne Keays. If you have a picture you would like to share with Remember When please email ljweir@ metroland.com or drop it off at 65 Lorne Street, Smiths Falls, Ont.

Letters to the Editor

Smiths Falls should be proud: reader DEAR EDITOR:

Yesterday (Nov. 25, 2015) afternoon I was bicycling along Alfred Street and stopped at Abel Street where I promptly fell off my bike.

The bike fell on top of me leaving me considerably embarrassed.

Immediately, three cars stopped

Sincerely, and three young men rushed to asKirk Everett sist me.

Smiths Falls, ON For me, and something that should make all of us proud and PS: Like the Pharisees of biblihappy, is that three people cared enough about the distress of anoth- cal times, many folk in other places would have passed by on the other er to stop and help. side.

Smiths Falls should be proud.

Santa reflects on local Christmas parade DEAR EDITOR:

I landed my sleigh on the roof top of Cornelia Court in Smiths Falls a little after 1 p.m. on Saturday (Nov. 21) with a few of my elves along for the ride. We tippy toed around town checking on all the hustle and bustle of everyone getting ready for the parade. The storeowners along Beckwith Street were busy decorating their shops and some were even setting up

‘hot chocolate’ stands to give out to all the kiddies and mommies and daddies later that night!!

Some of my elves reported to me that when they peeked in the Kinsmen Pavilion at Lower Reach Park they saw lots of volunteers busy preparing hot dogs and even more hot chocolate to give out after the parade as well.

I was glad I had my list with me so I could I make notes of all the good

deeds being done by so many people.

There was one boy that seemed to be very hard to spot; I think he was moving faster than my elves! His name is little Hugh Colton... Ho Ho Ho… my, my Hughie, Santa is very proud of all the work you are doing to collect food for the local food banks. There might be a little surprise under the tree for you this year little Hughie!

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here has been a lot said about the cost of policing locally and provincially. Policing is a service that is so critical to a civil society’s function it isn’t surprising that passion is beginning to show when it comes to the future of policing in our town.

I have no doubt that the local Police Services Board and the Town of Smiths Falls are doing everything they can to be efficient and keep taxes in line (it’s a topic that has consumed council for as long as I can remember).

The fact is salaries are a big portion of the budget and can’t be adjusted without adjusting services and going through an exhaustive review process that does not happen with local input.

No matter which road we go down, I do think the town needs to address its rising police costs, but I also think the people who put their lives on the line every day and those who support this 24/7 service deserve to be paid for it. Let’s be honest, if we don’t pay competitively we could lose some of our good officers to other services. Who wants to work for less? I do think looking at an OPP costing, potential Smiths Falls Police Service expansion or a regional force is a healthy inquiry to make. It’s not comfortable for anyone, I know, but it’s healthy. At least we can say we looked into every possible option before coming to a conclusion.

I suspect more discussion on the future of policing in Smiths Falls will be coming up after the New Year’s ball drops into 2016.

What I hope everyone keeps in mind is that the issue of police costs is not a topic Smiths Falls is tackling alone. The Associations of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and the province are spending a lot of time looking at this issue right now and bringing forward new ideas that will allow this critical service to continue in every community across the province, while keeping it within each municipality’s ability to pay. That’s going to be

STACEY ROY For the Record a magic trick worth the price of admission!

In 2016, the province plans to overhaul the Police Services Act for the first time since the late 1990s. It’s anyone’s guess what these changes will look like in the end, but my gut feeling is that this is where communities like Smiths Falls and Rideau Lakes are going to find the budgetary breathing room they crave.

I applaud the efforts of the Smiths Falls Police Services Board and the Town of Smiths Falls in trying to be as efficient as possible, but this obstacle isn’t something they can overcome themselves. It’s the worst kind of challenge because municipal staff and council can see the clouds gathering in the horizon and know they aren’t able to stop it from rolling in. I think that’s why we’re seeing so much effort in the service review this year – the town wants us to know (and likely to know themselves as well) that they did everything they could to protect the community from this financial bust.

Maybe, they need to hear from the taxpayers that we know they are doing their best and we, as a community, will get through this together. If so, please accept my last sentence as my contribution to this exchange.

When it comes to the cost of policing I think it’s time to batten down the hatches and brace ourselves for the high winds until the province comes up with a solution that all communities and services can live with.

The twister’s coming folks and just like in the Wizard of Oz we don’t know where we’re going to land, but let’s hope it’s in a land with some good people and a yellow brick road on which to move forward.

Editorial Policy The Record News welcomes letters to the editor. Senders must include their full name, address and a phone number. Addresses and phone numbers will not be published. We reserve the right to edit letters for space and content, both in print

and online at www.insideottawavalley.com. Submit a letter to the editor, please email ljweir@metroland.com, fax to 613-283-7480 or mail: 65 Lorne St., P.O. Box 158, Smiths Falls, ON, K7A 4T1.

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Improvements to local section of Cataraqui Trail unveiled provements fit right into the big picture as “one of those assets,” he said.

“It’s nice to be at the head of it,” said Pankow, adding that he is “open to discussions about the trailhead in the future. Anything is possible with consideration.”

Pankow added a nostalgic note, that he was “probably one of the few people in the room who remember trains going along that route,” now populated by bikers, walkers, snowmobilers and hunters.

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Members of the Cataraqui Trail Management Board pose above with a thank you trail sign at the South Elmsley municipal complex on Nov. 19. lometer in Smiths Falls. The latter community is home to the eastern trailhead, but, until Ferrara Drive is opened up “it isn’t recognized,” as such. It is hoped that a gazebo and gates can be put up in the area to make it more recognizable as a trailhead.

The trailhead is “a key entry way into Smiths Falls,” said Jason D. Hynes, lands planner with the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority (CRCA).

“Rideau Lakes really dug deep into their pockets,” said Good, who is also a Rideau Lakes councillor. This was even more appreciated since “I know budgets are tight.”

Budgets are so tight these days that unexpected costs almost scuttled the improvements.

“The project was almost a no go if you (Smiths Falls) didn’t do what you did,” said Good, pointing to Smiths Falls Mayor Shawn Pankow.

Good later explained that there was a culvert that was in such bad shape that it needed to be put in along the Smiths Falls stretch – and the town “stepped up,” he said.

The town’s mayor, Shawn Pankow, then literally stood up at the lectern, to deliver his remarks on the project: “It’s great to see the trail

SANTA From page SF8

I cleverly hid behind the bushes and watched all the volunteers loading up the Town and Country Chrysler Vans to deliver boxes of food to the food bank. And just so you know, I kept my eye on little Danny Andress, Derek Buffam, Jason Hodge and Ross Muir as they continued throughout the day with their fun little challenges. I really likes it when I see you playing and having fun especially for such a great cause.

As darkness drew closer, I did a quick fly by over the parking lot of the Youth Arena where all the floats were gathering and the coloured lights lit up the dark sky, it warmed my heart.

There below, I saw Bruce and Colleen from “Search and Rescue” doing an amazing job of keeping everything so orderly.

I finally spotted my sleigh, cleverly parked high on a roof top with a fire in the chimney to keep me warm. The reindeer were bouncing and Rudolph’s nose was flashing which meant we were ready to go! Ho Ho Ho! I really enjoyed seeing all the smiling faces of so many children young and old along the parade route. I also want to thank the Smiths Falls Bears, who walked along side of my float to make sure the children were safe as we passed by. (I will remember you as well on Christmas morning). I had a great time waving to everyone in the crowd.

After the parade was over I had a quick trip

back to the North Pole to get a good night’s sleep before entertaining over 200 for breakfast the next morning at the Legion. The Legion helpers made me very happy as they kept everyone well fed.

I have a special Ho Ho huge thank you to the volunteers that work together on the parade committee. Keith Anderson, Peter and Karen MacPherson, Beep Dalgleish, Dave and Lori Lawrence, Margo Loughren, Bruce Lortie and Colleen Guerard. With all your planning, the parade was a spectacular event for so many to enjoy. I have a special place in my heart for you all!

Before I sign off I have to send a special “Santa Shout Out” to little Dale Gifford and all his helpers over at the garage of Saumure and Sons Construction, who worked so hard on making my float look so incredible! Thank you for keeping me ‘under’ the hydro lines! “Thanks” also to my Special elves, Cam and Janet Burchill working diligently as usual.

I’ve gone back to the North Pole for a few weeks to get ready for my big trip on Christmas Eve. In the meantime I hope everyone continues to keep the Spirit of Christmas alive!

HO HO HO, Merry Christmas!

Santa Claus North Pole P.S. don’t forget the milk and cookies.

enhanced,” Pankow said, looking forward to the Spring Fling Running Thing being held along the trail this coming April. The trail improvements “makes it so much easier,” to run.

Pankow stressed that with Smiths Falls trying to brand itself as a “healthy living” community, that these trail im-

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The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step – and now, the first few steps along the Cataraqui Trail will be even easier to walk thanks to a kilometer of improvements.

“It’s a nice job,” said Doug Good, chair of the Cataraqui Trail Management Board, during the official celebration of the improvements to the section of trail from the Ferrara Drive trailhead in Smiths Falls to Golf Club Road in Rideau Lakes Township, at the South Elmsley municipal complex on Thursday, Nov. 19. “Very impressive work.”

The trail improvements were made possible thanks to help from: • National Trails Coalition (NTC) • Township of Rideau Lakes • Town of Smiths Falls The overall project cost about $70,000.

“Most people I spoke to have been very happy appreciative,” said Good.

The numbers of recreational users of the trail are up “substantially,” especially “at the Smiths Falls end.”

Part of the attraction has been that a lot of people are using the trail for cycling.

But he hastened to add that, with 104 km of trail along a former rail bed, connecting Strathcona in Stone Mills Township with South Frontenac and Rideau Lakes and Smiths Falls, that “the project is not over. The work isn’t done.”

Good thanked the municipalities for their help, calling them “probably our number one supporter,” with 44 km of trail in Rideau Lakes alone, and one ki-

Rideau Lakes Township Coun. Arie Hoogenboom (Ward 2 – South Elmsley) paid special tribute to the volunteers who keep the trails open, and have proven to be such an asset to the community.

“We sometimes forget about trails as a recreational asset,” said Hoogenboom, thinking first about hockey arenas and pools instead.

“This is an example of what we can do with the rest of the trail.”

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Carleton Place Loyal Orange Lodge closes doors after 185 years Desmond Devoy

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King Billy’s white charger is getting put out to pasture – in Carleton Place, at least, with news that the Loyal Orange Lodge No. 48 will be closing its doors officially on New Year’s Eve. The decision was made at a meeting of the Lodge this past October, as membership was declining significantly.

In fact, the numbers were down so much that Grand Master Kevin Bradley said that members of the Lodge in Montague Township were regularly invited to meetings to make sure that the bare minimum quorum of five was met – a method of operations that was simply not sustainable.

“That’s not how a Lodge should be run,” said Bradley. “Life changes and you have to go along with it.”

During a telephone interview from his home on Wednesday, Nov. 25, Bradley revealed that the Carleton Place Lodge will now merge with the No. 512 Lodge in Montague Township.

“That way, they will have enough to keep going. We’ll go there and support them,” he said. “We will still exist, the Orange Lodge, in Lanark County.”

The Lodge celebrated its 185th anniversary this past Sept. 12 at its hall on Industrial Avenue, and its second-last official event will be its annual Christmas party on Saturday, Dec. 5.

The last anticipated Orange event at the hall will be the annual meeting and dinner of the Rideau-St. Lawrence County Region No. 1 on Saturday,

Randy Curry, a member of the Carleton Place Loyal Orange Lodge No. 48, recounts the story of a baton, swung high into the air during the July 12th Parade, in years File photos gone by, during the Lodge’s 185th From left, John Arksey, county master for Rideau/St. Lawrence Coun- anniversary celebrations Sept. 12. ty Orange Lodges, Kevin Bradley, Grand Master of the Carleton Place Lodge, and Mark Alexander, provincial grand master, Ontario East, of The decision to close the Lodge, the Grand Orange Lodge of Eastern Ontario, stand before The Holy with him as leader, was a heavy one Bible and the Union Jack, key tenants of the Orange movement, dur- for him to make. ing the Carleton Place Lodge’s 185th anniversary celebrations this past “I didn’t expect that it would be closing,” he said. Some prospective September at the hall on Industrial Avenue.

Jan. 23, 2016.

The hall will be put up for sale and the historical artifacts and banners will be put on display at the Loyal Orange Lodge No. 434 in Rocksprings. The furniture will be dispersed, as needed, to other Lodges throughout the area.

The ladies’ wing of the Carleton Place Lodge will also see its members move to Smiths Falls or Munster, as will the junior Lodge members.

“There will be no Orange presence in Carleton Place at all, except for

people who live here,” he said.

The one reminder will be the July 12th parade, commemorating the 1690 Battle of the Boyne in Ireland, between the forces of Catholic King James, and Protestant King William of Orange. Bradley is still the chair of the parade committee. While he does not know where the 2016 parade will be held, he hopes to see the 2017 parade make its way down the streets of Carleton Place, “as long as the town gives permission.”

members that he had hoped would sign up never materialized. Had the membership continued to dwindle, “we couldn’t have even had a vote to close.”

He stressed that there will be “no official function for No. 48 to close down,” and that, with their 185th anniversary celebration and their upcoming Christmas party, “we want to end on a high note.”

History The Grand Lodge of Ireland issued the original warrant for the

Carleton Place Lodge back in 1830.

On Feb. 24, 1845, the Irish Grand Lodge recognized British North America as a separate entity and the Lodge’s warrant was re-issued. The Orange Order, a Protestant fraternal organization, was founded in Ireland in 1795 to commemorate the victory of the Protestant King William of Orange over the Catholic forces of King James at the Battle of Boyne in County Meath in 1690.

Many years ago, there were 30 Lodges throughout Lanark County.

Now, with the closing of the Carleton Place Lodge, only the Montague Lodge and the Smiths Falls Lodge (No. 88), remain.

The Almonte Lodge (No. 378) amalgamated with Carleton Place in 1987, Franktown in Beckwith Township (No. 381) in 1992, and Drummond Centre in Drummond/ North Elmsley Township (No. 7) in 2013.

In an earlier interview to mark the Lodge’s 185th anniversary, Bradley noted that many streets in Carleton Place are named after families who were amongst the organizations founding members: Henderson, McNeely, Wilson, and Neelin, for example.

The Orange Hall moved to its current and final home on Industrial Avenue on July 12, 1996.

They had used the Oddfellows Hall at the intersection of Albert and Beckwith Streets from 1992 to 1996.

Before that, they met upstairs at 73 Bridge St., which currently houses The Eating Place restaurant downstairs.

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Billy McFadden, along with daughter Elly, take a moment to pet the team of horses at the Nov. 28 Celebration of Lights launch in Victoria Park. The horses belong to Billy’s father.

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Celebration of Lights in Smiths Falls Dozens of children enjoyed visits with Santa and filling up on hot chocolate, and popcorn, while taking a horse drawn wagon ride at the third annual Celebration of Lights event at Victoria Park. Above, left: Nicholas Billings visited with Santa and (right) Sisters Chloe and Clara Bingham enjoyed seeing all the Christmas lights in Victoria Park. The lights will be on in the park throughout the month of December. All are welcome to come out and walk through the many displays.

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Lanark County’s Situation Table is ready to sit Desmond Devoy

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• Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit • Family and Children’s Services of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville • Lanark County Mental Health • Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Addictions and Mental Health • Probation and Parole – Lanark County • Lanark County social services • Lanark County Interval House • Open Doors for Children and Youth • Lanark County Victims’ Services • Upper Canada District School Board • Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario “Averting situations is a priority,” she said, by getting everyone

working together to keep people them on the straight and narrow.

There were 13 agencies in attendance at the training day held recently at the Best Western Plus hotel in Perth, and Gray hopes to observe how other situation tables in North Bay and Ottawa perform.

“I don’t want to develop a website about this,” Gray said of her project, but she did want to have a form set up detailing what their goals are, which could be posted on web sites of PSBs throughout the county.

“The response has been, ‘That is really great. How can we get involved?’” said Gray.

She stressed that there was “a lot of responsibility around privacy guidelines..”

She added the release of information is allowed if a person’s safety is in danger.”

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The Lanark County Situation Table project will be sitting down for the first time on Wednesday, Dec. 9.

Stephanie Gray, the former chair of the Perth Police Services board (PSB), was back at her old committee on Thursday, Nov. 26, this time as a delegation as the head of the situation table, to announce that the table’s first meeting will be held at the Lanark County administrative offices on the edge of Perth next week.

“In the last month, we have got quite a lot done,” said Gray of the meetings she and Lanark County detachment commander Insp.

Derek Needham had had, meeting 13 agencies over the space of two weeks. She is still in the process of determining if the meet-

ings will be held every month or “more frequently.”

Even before they have met, the Lanark County situation table is attracting attention outside of eastern Ontario.

“The representatives (from the situation table in) Orillia are quite excited about what we are doing,” said Gray since “we are one of the smaller, more rural (tables).”

Gray did confirm that there would likely be 14 agencies in total sitting around the table, but that while all of the agencies listed below had expressed an interest in joining, as of late last week, they had yet to sign on the dotted line: • Ontario Provincial Police – Lanark County detachment • Perth Police Services board • Smiths Falls Police Service • Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital

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Students and staff at Catholic school board schools in Smiths Falls recently presented a cheque to Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Lanark County for $412.50. The funds were raised from students at St. Francis, St. James the Greater and St. Luke CHS during their Defeat Depression Mental Health Walk. Seen above: Hannah Babcock, Ben Peladeau, Sue Forbes (principal St. James), Lauren Frankovitch, Theresa LalondePankow (principal St Francis de Sales) and Jon Valentin (Big Brothers Big Sisters).

Prisoner damages court office On Nov. 27 a 27-year-old Smiths Falls female was in custody for sentencing on previous charges at the Smiths Falls courthouse. While detained in a room at the courthouse she damaged the walls by punching holes in them. She has been charged with one count of mischief and is currently in custody on the previous charges.

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Smiths Falls Police Service urges anyone with further information regarding this incident, or similar incidents, to contact our service at Police check leads to arrest 613-283-0357. Information may be On Nov. 25 Smiths Falls Police had provided anonymously by calling dealings with a local resident. It was Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS learned the 37-year-old male had an (8477).

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The Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley is seeking one (1) Equipment Operator Labourer.

The responsibilities of the position will include the operation of equipment which will require a minimum class of a DZ license and knowledge of road work, equipment operation and handling.

Preferred candidates will have experience in a municipal and construction or similar work environment. Copies of the Job Description are available at the Township Office or on the Township’s website at www.elizabethtown-kitley.on.ca.

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Heart Failure = 2.1 to 5 Years of Life “The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves”.

Shakespeare wrote this over 400 years ago. The immortal bard could easily be referring to the epidemic of congestive heart failure (CHF) in this country. So what does this disease mean to us, and our health care system?

To find out, I visited the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre (PMCC) at the University of Toronto. Dr. Michael McDonald, an expert on CHF, says, “Today, if you’re over Dr. Gifford-Jones the age of 65, heart failure is the most common reason for being admitted to hospital”. It’s prudent to read his remark twice as this diagnosis means a life expectancy as low as 2.1 to 5 years!

McDonald says CHF can result from a variety of causes such as a birth defect, injured valves due to rheumatic fever, a blood infection that scars valves, hypertension and aging.

But the most common cause is a previous heart attack that damages cardiac muscle and weakens the pumping action of the heart.

He adds that the early symptoms of heart failure are sometimes difficult to detect. In some patients there may be unexplained fatigue or a slight cough. Later, shortness of breath and swelling of ankles. Or the diagnosis may become apparent when an X-ray of the lungs is taken for another reason and it shows an enlarged heart.

So what can be done to increase the length of life when the heart begins to fail? Dr. McDonald stresses that early diagnosis and treatment is essential. Injured muscle cannot be restored. But drugs that decrease the heart rate or take the stress off the failing heart decrease the work load of the heart’s muscle and help to lengthen life. The use of water pills also eases the disabling symptoms of heart failure. As well, it pays dividends to follow an exercise routine. The best one is walking, to keep the rest of the body in good shape.

But why is CHF and cardiovascular disease the number one cause of death today? The blunt answer is our questionable lifestyle. Two big problems, the epidemics of obesity and Type 2 diabetes are guilty and they’re getting worse every year. It’s tragic that 95 percent of those with Type 2 diabetes are obese. 65 years ago it was 5 percent!

Type 2 diabetes is notorious for triggering atherosclerosis (hardening of arteries) which causes hypertension and additional strain on the heart’s muscle. It’s a prime example of the Gifford-Jones Law that one bad trouble leads to another and another. Unfortunately, it requires draconian measures to correct this trend. But it won’t happen so individuals must fight obesity and Type 2 diabetes as their lives depends on it!

What’s the prognosis for the future? Along with treating patients with a variety of cardiovascular problems, the PMCC, a world class centre, is engaged in finding new ways to treat the increasing number of patients with CHF. For instance, researchers are using stem cells to grow cardiac muscle to replace those destroyed by coronary attack.

They’re also considering ways to remove the heart, repair it, and then replace it in the body. But repairing or replacing hearts is pricy and demand will exceed supply. Besides, we cannot expect cardiologists and researchers to cure all our medical problems.

There is only one sound solution. Prevention has, and will always remain, better than cure. This means people must learn to treat their heart with tender loving care. The heart is a machine that beats 2.5 billion times by age 70 without a holiday, an amazing durability.

It’s been said that prudent people practice a sound lifestyle early in life, but fools attempt it only at the end. Abraham Lincoln once remarked that we have the two best doctors in our body, our left and right legs. The idea is to use them to keep the body well oiled, while counting calories to fight obesity. Then fewer people will suffer heart failure.

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Gads Hill Place Restaurant closes down Jennifer Westendorp jwestendorp@perfprint.ca

Gads Hill Place is a true reflection of its owner.

Deanna Whaley opened the popular restaurant, which is best known for its dinner theatre and Charles Dickens theme, on the main drag in Merrickville in 1996.

The restaurant is named after Dickens’ house in England.

“All the menus are in Dickens books,” said Whaley.

The restaurant also houses such memorabilia as the wedding dress from Great Expectations, Tiny Tim’s crutch and a commissioned portrait of Dickens himself.

“I’ve always loved him; since I was 10 years old,” she said. “My father introduced me to him and I fell in love.”

She explained one day after the restaurant opened, in walked Edgar Allan Poe’s grandniece, who then called Dickens’ great-grandson (Cedric) to tell him about it.

“He invited me to come see ‘A Christmas Carol’ at the real Gads Hill Place in England,” she said. “It was amazing to meet Cedric and Dickens family and actually being there.”

She said many people over the years have come to the restaurant just to ex-

perience Dickens.

One of the most popular dinner theatre events at Gads Hill was the annual ‘A Christmas Carol.’ This year, the show will be held at the Baldachin Inn across the street, on Dec. 11, 12 and 13.

Hanging on one of the walls in the bar side of Gads Hill is a plaque with a picture of a shepherd/husky mix, and the words Oliver’s Twist Pub. “Oliver was my dog and he would patrol the patio here,” said Whaley. “Everyone knew him. He died two years ago and the whole town got together to make this plaque.”

Above the picture of Oliver hangs a picture of a cat.

“That’s Sairey Gamp (name of a Dickens character),” she said. “She wandered in here one day, when she was a kitten, and stayed.

She would hide under the wedding dress and pop out without warning.”

She pointed to a spot close to the stage that used

to house a grandfather clock – one that never chimed.

“The day we buried Sairey – the second we were done – the clock began to chime,” said Whaley.

She has been collecting Dickens stuff since she was a little girl. She pointed to a piece of wood on the mantel of a fireplace.

“That’s a piece of the bulk head from the Titanic,” she explained. One of her customers, who worked for the National Research Council, heard about her narration of the Titanic story at Gads Hill and gave it to her as a gift.

“I’ll be giving it back to the NRC,” she said.

She said the place is definitely haunted.

“One of chefs, from Argentina, came in early one day to open up,” said Whaley. “He heard one of the bar stools moving, but was alone in the restaurant. He walked into the bar and saw an old man sitting on one of the bar stools. In Spanish, the old man said asked, ‘Are

you afraid?’ and then disappeared.

She recently sold the building, which had apartments upstairs, and is set to begin the next chapter in her life.

“I do everything on my own – the restaurant and the apartments,” she said. “I was just getting tired. It’s time to move on.”

She said the best part of owning and operating the restaurant was all the people she’s met and friends she’s made over the past 20 years.

“There have been wedding proposals here; people who met here and ended up getting married,” she explained.

“I had a woman, one of my regular customers, come in one day and put the names of each regular customer on their favourite bar stool. Unfortunately, some of them have died since then.”

She is sad to be leaving Gads Hill Place.

“Let me put it this way, by closing the restaurant, I am losing my identity,” she said. “This has been my identity for 20 years.”

Moving forward, she hopes to get back into writing and pursue a new career.

The new owners of the building plan to covert the restaurant into a retail space.

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Accident claims life of Second World War pilot

By Josh Vincent

Bruce Adams Coukell was a 25-year-old soldier gave the ultimate sacrifice while fighting overseas during the Second World War. He was born on Feb. 20, 1916 in Havelock, Ont., to his mother Mary Coukell and his father John Edward Coukell, both of whom moved to High Bridge, New Jersey. Bruce had two brothers named Gordon Coukell and Ford Edward Coukell (born on Sept. 1, 1903). He also had three sisters who lived in Smiths Falls, named (Mrs.) Lila May Dunlop (born in 1898), Elsie Coukell (born in 1905), Ethel Coukell (born in 1905), and Iva Coukell (born on Nov. 11, 1908). He owed is sister, Lila, 10 Canadian dollars upon his enlistment to the army. He was never married and had no children.

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zenship is Canadian, Bruce Coukell completed elementary school at High Bridge Public School in New Jersey, during 1928. He attended the High Bridge High School, which he left in 1933. He started a photography course in 1935, which he never was able to finish. From 1934 until 1939, he was a photographer, which he left to return to Canada. Bruce attempted to join the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) in December, 1939 in Kingston, Ont. It is unknown why he was not accepted into the air force.

He was able to find a photographing job in Canada shortly after his arrival. After working at his photography job for a while, he attempted to enlist for the RCAF once again, which he was accepted into.

Bruce Adams Coukell enlisted for the RCAF on Aug. 2, 1940 in SorelTracy, Quebec. He went into the air force as an Air Observer.

When Bruce was overseas in 1941, he was doing a cross-country mission when his plane crashed near Shrewsbury, England, spinning at 2,500 feet, hitting a tree and plummeting into the ground. Nobody in his plane survived, which included Sergeant M F Fox and Sergeant E C Brearley as passengers.

After Bruce Adams Coukell’s death, his medals were entitled to his father, John Edward Coukell. He was given Bruce’s Defense Medal (awarded between Sept. 3, 1939 to May 8, 1945 for six months of service in Great Britain), War Medal (awarded if a soldier worked full time for 28 days in the armed forces and merchant marines from 1939 to 1945), and the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with clasp (awarded to any soldier that volunteered in World War II for 18 months).

His sister, Lila Dunlop, was given his memorial bar.

He is buried at the Shawbury (St. Mary) Churchyard located in Shropshire, United Kingdom. Bruce’s grave reference is Row 18 and Grave 4.

If anyone has information about soldiers who paid the ultimate sacrifice during World War II and are named on the Smiths Falls Cenotaph, please contact Josh Vincent at email address: josh.vincent2@outlook.com.

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Rotary recognizes Legion’s community impact with elevator donation Stacey Roy

tentative month of installation.

The elevator has been in the works for five years and, when complete, will create a safe, easy passage for veterans from the main hall to the lounge and military museum on the bottom floor. If the elevator is installed, the 2016 winter carnival will be the first major event for the community to see the new addition to the Main Street building.

“We’re very grateful for the support,” Anderson said. “The Town of Smiths Falls has been pretty good to us.”

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Thanks to the support of the Smiths Falls Rotary Club, local veterans are closer to accessing the Royal Canadian Legion branch in town easier than ever before.

The Smiths Falls Rotary Club heard the legion’s call for support and promptly donated $2,000 in support of the legion’s efforts to install an elevator in their building early next year.

The donation came just weeks after the legion sent a letter requesting support from the Town of Smiths Falls.

According to the legion’s Nov. 2, 2015 letter, they were approximately $14,000 short on their $120,000 project goal.

“When we heard they might be a little short it was a pretty easy decision for us,” said Jay Brennan, Rotary Club president during his Nov. 30 donation. “They do so much in the community.”

Keith Anderson, president of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 95, confirmed the elevator has been ordered with January 2016 slated as the

to donate $47,000 towards the installation of the new elevator. The legion was also pleased to accept a $50,000 grant from Services Canada this past September bringing the overall total to $97,000. Add to this, $11,000 from the legion’s branch funds and the remaining fundraising goal comes to $12,000.

The Town of Smiths Falls did answer the legion’s written request. The legion has been asked to submit a formal application through the town’s community grant program for consideration in the 2016 budget process, which has yet to begin.

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Jay Brennan, president of the Smiths Falls Rotary Club (left) made a $2,000 donation Nov. 30 to Keith Anderson, president of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 95 for their elevator fund. The elevator is on order and expected to be installed in January.

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Lady Lions earn bronze at recent OFSAA basketball tournament in Windsor Laurie Weir

The Rideau Lions earned a 47-29 victory for the bronze.

In the gold medal game, Jean Vanier posted a hard-fought 44-40 win over E.J. Lajeunesse for the win.

Lester B Person won the consolation round, with a 41-37 decision over Penetanguishene.

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Elgin’s Rideau District High School Lady Lions senior girls basketball team is one of the top three in the province.

In a Facebook post, coach Ron Stenzl said it was “another amazing journey” with this team as they earned the right to represent eastern Ontario at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) championship last week after winning EOSSAA two weeks ago.

Last week, the girls were in Windsor for OFSAA championship where they posted a perfect 4-0 record before meeting up against Jean-Vanier in their semi-final.

A loss there gave the girls one last opportunity for a medal and they went to the bronze medal game against another eastern Ontario rep-

Leading up to the finals Taylor Bresee had 12 points as Rideau took game one on Nov. 26.

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Game two Friday morning the Lions battled to a 54-28 win over Rainy River with Clevelyn Nairn and Leah Rice sinking 11 points each to lead Submitted photo the way.

The senior girls basketball team from Rideau District High School in That shot them into the quarterfiElgin earned a bronze medal at the OFSAA championship in Windsor nals Friday night, where they had a tough time with their opponents, but last week for single ‘A’ schools. managed to defeat O’Gorman, 54-49 in overtime. After regulation, these resentative, North Grenville District High School from Kemptville.

two teams were tied at 43. Rideau came ahead in OT with 11 points to O’Gorman’s 5 for the big win.

Rice knocked down 23 points to lead the scoring.

“We won bronze, after losing a very difficult semi-final to Jean Vanier from Welland,” Stenzl noted. “Always tough to beat those city schools who have a larger roster and deeper bench. We were clearly tired from the amazing over time win on Friday night against O’Gorman from Timmins.”

Stenzl said this bronze medal win was an important medal after two previous years of losing out in the quarterfinals at this tournament.

“We exercised that demon and got back to winning medals.”

For the record, the Lions have been to seven consecutive OFSAA championships, earning five medals – 10 in their last 15 years.

It’s a “very proud day,” he said.

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Bears snipers net 11 goals for two big CCHL weekend wins Laurie Weir

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The Smiths Falls Jr. A Bears used the sniper power of their big hitters over the weekend to out score their opposition 11-5 in CCHL action.

On Sunday afternoon, Smiths Falls dropped the Kemptville 73’s 5-3 in the North Grenville arena in front of 198 fans.

Kemptville got off to a flying start with Camero Russell’s power play goal from jake Gaudet and Brandon Cole.

The Bears stormed back to take a 2-1 lead with goals from Joey Rutkowski who was unassisted; and Zach Main, with help from Josh LeBlanc and Johnny Kyte.

Three more came from the Smiths Falls offense, as Sterling Bray, Michael McKenney and Kevin Groulx gave the Bears a 5-1 lead with just four minutes left in the period.

Assists came from LeBlanc, Main, Rutkowski, Nick Coates, an Matthew Kenney.

Kemptville’s Bobby Dow scored at 17:14 as the Bears held a 5-2 lead after two.

In the final period, Jason Tackett had the lone goal as Kemptville closed the gap for the 5-3 final. He was assisted by Bobby Dow on the goal.

Evan DeBrouwer had the win for the Bears with 35 saves. He was also named the game’s first star. Dow had

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Josh LeBlanc of the Smiths Falls Bears pauses during hockey action at a previous game. the second star for Kemptville and Rutkowski of Smiths Falls earned the third stat honours.

Nicholas Hodgins was tagged with the loss with relief help in nets from Charlie Jensen.

Kevin Goulx scored the only first period goal when he was assisted by Cole Cusschaert and Joey Rutkowski with 4:38 gone.

Jabob Cuffley returned the favour for Kanata with his goal at 6:23 as the period ended in a one-all deadlock.

Smiths Falls started the second on the fly with a man advantage and Matthew Kenney scored from Corey Caruso and Chris MacMillan with 7:30 showing.

Caruso and Michael McKenney gave the Bears a 4-1 lead before the half-way point of the period. Assists went to McKenney, Kenney (2) and MacMillan.

Guisten had Kanata’s final marker with help from Joey Laird and Jacob Balca with 12:27 gone.

But the Bears sealed their win with two more power play markers from MacMillan and Caleb Perez. Assists were credited to Brett Garvey with two, and Sterling Bray an Nick Coates with one each.

Dyllan Lubbesmeyer had the win for the Bears, turning away 19.

Evan Moyse suffered the loss in nets with 51 shots.

Game stars were Kenney and Perez for Smiths Falls, and Cuffley for Kanata.

Smiths Falls 6 Kanata 2 The Smiths Falls Jr. A Bears scored three power play goals in the second period Friday night to take a 6-2 win over the Kanata Lasers.

Coming up The Bears played in front of 390 The Bears and the Cornwall Colts fans. are playing a home and home series

Sunday, the Bears are in Hawkeswith the Bears in Cornwall Thursday, and the Colts back here for a 7:30 p.m. bury for a 3:30 p.m. game, and next Tuesday, Dec. 8, they host the Hawks. puck drop.

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Throughout the month of November, members of the Smiths Falls Special Olympics and the Smiths Falls Bears team have been coming together Monday nights to enjoy a friendly game of bowling. The hockey team plans to continue their bowling event throughout the year when time permits. Above, Robbie Hull stands with Smiths Falls Bears Michael McKenney (left) and Nick Coates (right).

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On Saturday, Nov. 28, Josh Smith of Elgin, and peewee B defenseman of the new Leeds Chargers (Athens/ Westport amalgamation) was chosen to represent the league at the Ottawa 67’s home ice game against the Guelph Storm as the 67’s Prospect of the Game.

A player from one league in the Ottawa District Minor Hockey Association (ODMHA) is chosen for each Ottawa 67’s home ice game to come and represent their home league, and get a chance to watch the warm up from ice level, meet the players, get a signed stick, along with free admission and parking. As well, the package included free food and drinks in Pinty’s lounge on the first level for the entire game.

Ottawa went on to beat Guelph in Saturday’s game, 4-1.

Smith traveled to the game with his father Carman Smith, and got a signed stick by forward RW Travis Konecny, and his picture taken.

He was also photographed with forward RW Dante Salituro. During the game, they announced Smith as the Ottawa 67’s Prospect of the Game

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“I would think that they’re going to find a new use for it,” Morris said.

It is the contractor’s responsibility to dispose of the material.

The deck’s removal came in at $56,000, according to a staff report presented this October.

Clean up at the site was being completed by Friday, Nov. 27 with safety fencing and concrete barriers being installed as soon as possible.

“Possibly as early as later today,” Morris said during a Nov. 27 phone interview with the Record News. “The focus over the next couple of days will be to clean up and incorporate safety features to ensure the public is safe.”

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Now that the wooden deck on Confederation Bridge has been removed to ensure safety, town council can look ahead to what future the bridge may have in downtown Smiths Falls.

Town residents somberly watched as Confederation Bridge’s deck was removed beginning last Wednesday morning, Nov. 25.

Malcolm Morris, CAO, said the project ran smoothly finishing under the anticipated timeframe of a little over two weeks.

“Mother Nature certainly co-operated with us,” Morris said.

A large crane was brought in to remove segments of the wooden deck from the structure. The deck’s width Stacey Roy/ was cut in two and removed in large METROLAND rectangular sections. That material Fair weather conwas loaded up on a trailer and dis- tributed to the

smooth removal of the wooden deck on Confederation Bridge last week.

Crews spent their first week on the site addressing the wood on the support arms and the second week physically removing the deck itself. The Stacey Roy/METROLAND pieces were lifted Little by little the wooden deck on off the site Nov. 25Confederation Bridge was freed 26 and disposed of of its support structure and lifted by the contracted onto a waiting truck Nov. 25-26. crew.

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While safety is a top priority around the bridge, staff is taking seriously a request from the council table to improve the physical look of the area since the fencing will be up for some time. Morris said they are looking at installing planters to add some greenery to the space.

“We want to make it look less like a construction site,” Morris added.

“We’re starting down the road to look at options to review that particular asset.”

The removal of the bridge deck is phase one of the overall Confederation Bridge project. The discussion about what future the bridge will have has yet to be debated by council.

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A generous $10,000 donation from The Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group will help the Susan Shirley Program (SSP) continue in its work to train the region’s future mothers.

“It’s such an honour to be able to partner with this group,” said Ryan Anderson, of the SSP at the Nov. 25 presentation. “Without you guys this wouldn’t ex-

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The one-time donation from the insurance company will cover a significant portion of costs for one bedroom of the SSP on Elmsley Street.

“These are our future,” added Miki Paczek, regional manager of The Commonwell Insurance Group.

“I think it fits well with our program.”

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Susan Shirley Program representatives were delighted to receive a $10,000 donation from The Commonwell Insurance Group Nov. 25. The funds will go towards continued operation of the centre on Elmsley Street. Representing SSP, program participants and Commonwell are: Mark your calendars for bring home and send a mes- From left to right (front) Miki Paczek and Kala Harry, Ryan and Nichole this Saturday, Dec. 5 when sage to the jolly old elf by Anderson, Rebecca Glas and her son Graydon, Donna Myke. Behind: Nancy Buchanan, Daphne Eves, Theresa Messier, and Sarah Gaensler.

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have a little bit of joy brought in.”

As of Dec. 2, virtually every window in the Smiths Falls hospital site has been illuminated by an LED candlestick or two to symbolize the generosity of the community and their support of their hospital system. The candlesticks have been donated by Xodus Innovations of Michigan, USA. Sunday’s brief service will feature the vocal talents of the RedHawk Rhythmics from SFDCI and the Lombardy Glee Club who are joining forces this year to ring in the Christmas season.

Their voices “fill the whole room,” Smith said.

Santa Claus will be on hand with a sack full of loot bags for children, and Shawn Pankow will be there in his role as hospital board chair to bring greetings and

Keep an eye out for Santa who will be arriving by train to meet all the good girls and boys. Polar Express festivities run from 1 to 5 p.m.

Santa arrives at 1:30 p.m.

Photos with Santa start at 2 p.m. (Please note: that Santa has to leave at 3:30 p.m. to get home in time for dinner). Train rides run from 2 to 4 p.m. Tickets are $5/ person; children four & under are free.

The museum gift shop will be open for all your lastminute Christmas gifts.

thanks to the community for their support all year long. Pankow and Santa will also flip the switch and light the Christmas tree, as is tradition.

Campaign donations are being accepted throughout the month of December, though those received by Dec. 14 will be included in their annual thank you ad.

Every cent that is donated through the foundation’s Christmas campaign stays in Smiths Falls to purchase much needed medical equipment and supplies for the hospital.

“Every time they give… another piece is purchased,” Smith said.

Recently, the foundation purchased a new ventilator for the ICU department at a cost of over $40,000.

To make a donation to the foundation any time of year, please contact the foundation office at sfchfoundation@bellnet.ca or by calling 613-283-9743.

program, which seeks to strengthen communities they work in.

SSP offers a maternity home for up to about eight ladies and their children, as well as a parent training centre. The training centre offers essential life skills for young soon-to-be parents and covers everything from managing a home’s finances to cooking, cleaning and caring for baby. Parent training is open to any young parenting mother, and is conducted by qualified, full-time staff from the centre.

“Our biggest asset are our staff,” said Sarah Gaensler, office manager.

Having trained staff who can walk with the girls during the more challenging times of parenthood is at the core of what SSP is all

about.

“In the middle of the night when they’re frustrated we’re there,” Gaensler said.

The SSP is one segment of the Crowns of Life outreach. Last August, the organization opened up Grace’s Haven – a second stage home for SSP moms. One of its services is to provide moms with a good landlord reference and work experience (through the Duchess Boutique) that they can take with them into their future.

Online shopping will soon be available at the Duchess Boutique by logging into: www.duchessboutique.ca.

Many items are being loaded now and will be available for this Christmas season’s shopping trip. Be sure to check it out and support this valuable cause.

Let the Spirit of the Season embrace you as Victoria Park Campground comes alive with illumination!

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Come capture the magic of the holiday season as you walk or drive through the many beautiful light displays in Victoria Park Campground along the Rideau Canal.

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Mark Quattrocchi winds down world tour with fourth school build launch Stacey Roy

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These rushing water falls is just one of countless spectacular views Mark Quattrocchi of the Smiths Falls area has seen during his two-year around the world bicycling tour. The local man has raised funds to build three schools and is currently launching a fourth fundraiser for a school in Ecuador. Donations are accepted at www.oneadventureplease.com. which resulted in a flood of 1,000s of extra students who were eager to learn.

“As a teacher myself, I can only picture the stress of that situation,” Quattrocchi wrote.

The local man has been able to see both the Indian and Kenya communities who received the schools he

fundraised for, and has delighted in meeting the children and families who benefit from the generosity of donors who support One Adventure Please.

“I could not have done this without the support of almost 200 donors and the amazing fundraising projects of the schools in eastern Ontario that have rose to the challenge to help me.

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Mark Quattrocchi is launching his fourth and final school build fundraiser as he embarks on the final six months of his two-year One Adventure Please world tour on bicycle.

The Smiths Falls area resident is just $500 away from completing his fundraising goal to build a schoolhouse in Kenya with construction work on the project in Esinoni, Kenya just getting underway. Quattrocchi said his project will be built onto the community’s first schoolhouse, which was opened last week. He said he has been impressed with the renewed interest of parents in the region in sending their children to school, and the passion of those children to succeed through education.

“I knew I wanted to build a school here because there would be a group of children excited to go there every day,” Quattrocchi wrote in an email interview with the Record News.

At the same time, the second school he fundraised for in India is also currently being constructed after the demolition of the previous unusable facility. Quattrocchi’s plans to build a school in Shuid, Ecuador, will be the fourth school he has raised funds for since embarking on his One Adventure Please bicycling tour around the world in 2014. Shuid is a community of 1,000 people, 200 of which are children under 18. Since 2008, Free The Children has built two schools in the community to encourage more than 145 children who currently attend school to report to class, but the demand continues to outstrip available classroom space. The fundraising campaign goal for the Ecuador school is $10,000, but Quattrocchi said he is not putting a time limit on achieving this goal.

His first schoolhouse was in China followed by India and Kenya. In Kenya, the government has made primary school free a couple of years ago,

Together we have made the dreams of Quattrocchi is continuing his many young children come to life,” around the world bicycle tour and is Quattrocchi said. currently in Bolivia. The professional The area man is delighted to see teacher began his dream to bicycle many Canadian schools pitching in to around the world in July 2014. help create schools around the world, “From here I make my way north saying it has allowed his fundraising towards Canada,” Quattrocchi said. efforts to connect children with chilHe plans to be back at home by dren. The energy and excitement of May or June next summer when he the children he sees in the recipient will take time to decompress before communities energizes Quattrocchi as sharing his story of living his dream he continues on his around the world and his love of travel with the schools journey. who supported him and area commu“It gives me hope for humanity and nities. the future of these children,” Quat“The most important thing I want trocchi added. “These children are to tell people is that if you believe the most motivated I have ever seen strongly enough in something, you and with a bit of help I hope they can have to start it,” Quattrocchi said, reach for their dreams one day. I am adding starting was the hardest part living my dream, I just want to show for him. them the door to theirs.”

Whether he has found himself in The schoolhouses are built through Argentina, Sudan, Europe or Afghanthe Free The Children organization istan, the area man has discovered and often include many parents of that most people around the world are future students. Each schoolhouse is very kind and welcoming. bright, has seating for each student, as “If anything, the places I was well as learning resources. The school- warned the most against traveling] to house project is really one element of were the most welcoming,” QuattrocFree The Children’s overall objective chi added. “What I have learned is of creating self-sustaining communi- what everyone already accepts as norties. mal. We are all human.”

Quattrocchi’s One Adventure He has plans to write a book about Please campaign has raised almost his experiences and promote his pho$30,000 since it began in 2014. Any- tography that he’s done since embarkone who wishes to donate to One ing on his trip over 23,000 km ago. For Adventure new Please do so online more including photos ad can - September 2015 -at5.145 w x information, 5.75 h www.oneadventureplease.com. and blog posts, please go to his webOne Adventure Please update site listed above.

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Best Wishes for a Merry Christmas Regular Meeting of Council 5p.m.

Committee of the Whole, 5 p.m.

Regular Meeting of Council, 5 p.m.

Committee of the Whole, 5 p.m.

HOLIDAY HOURS: CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS December 24th and December 31 Closed at 12:00 December 25th and 28th Closed January 1st Closed In case of a water, roads or sewer emergency, please call 284-1430

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2015 Civitan Festival of Trees Irene Richardson teamed up once again with Madeline Hawe to submit this beautiful white tree with poinsetta flowers in the 2015 Festival of Trees event at the Smiths Falls Civitan Club. Decorating took place Dec. 1 with the public raffling of trees occuring on Thursday, Dec. 3 at 6 p.m.

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Winter Parking Parking will be free for a two hour period only in the downtown at on street metered parking stalls for the month of December. Parking will be free for a two hour period only in the municipal parking lot located at Market Street and William Street for the month of December. Parking bylaws will be enforced after the two hour period in the month of December. Between November 15th (or the first day with snow and/or ice) and March 31st parking on roads or the parking lots located on Old Mill Road and Market Street is prohibited between the hours of 12 a.m.- & 7 a.m. in the morning. Vehicles cannot be parked in such a manner as to interfere with movement of traffic or the clearing of snow from the road and sidewalks. Snow and/or ice cannot be deposited onto or across a municipal road. Access to any fire hydrant, shut-off valve, chamber, or pipe cannot be blocked by the vehicles or the depositing of snow.

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HERITAGE HOUSE MUSEUM December 1 to December 23: 34th Annual Art Show & Sale, with Christmas Artisan Market December 6: Victorian Family Christmas Party, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

December 21 & December 22 – Holly Days Jewelry Children’s Workshops, Dec. 21 – Birthstone Bracelets; Ages 6 years and up; Dec. 22 – Wire Wrapped Pendant, Ages 8 years and up, 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. each day. Cost: $10.00 to register.

Heritage House Museum is open daily from 10:30 a.m. - 4:30p.m. Call 613-283-6311 for more information on all of our exciting events!

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SNOWBIRDS Save money this holiday season by contacting Town Hall to turn off you water before you fly south and avoid being charged for services you are not using. Contact 613-283-4124 ext. 1149

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27th Raymond Jacques Jr. Memorial Award goes to Raya Atkin jwestendorp@perfprint.ca

A bittersweet moment for any parent, Raymond Jacques Sr. presented the Raymond Jacques Jr. Memorial Award for cross country running to Raya Atkin at Merrickville Public School on Nov. 19.

This is the 27th year of the award, which is presented in honour of Jacques Jr., who died tragically on Nov. 26, 1988. He was playing by the water at Lions Park in Merrickville when one of his friends threw his shoe out onto the ice. When he ventured out to retrieve it, the ice gave out beneath him.

He was under the water for twoand-a-half hours before finally being found. Raymond was still breathing,

but despite the best efforts of doctors and nurses at the hospital in Smiths Falls, he could not be saved. He was nine years old.

Jacques said he knew he had to do something special to commemorate his son’s life, so he created the Raymond Jacques Jr. award for cross country running, which is presented annually to a student at MPS who loves to run.

This year’s recipient of the award is the daughter of Jacques Jr.’s best friend from MPS. “It’s amazing how life comes full circle,” said Jacques.

“Twenty-seven years ago, we lost a student from this school far too young,” said teacher Matt Bennett.

“The message is how dangerous ice and open water can be.”

He explained Atkin is a great run-

ner, dedicated student and just a pleasure to be around.

“Every year, this award goes to a student who is dedicated to practice, gets results at competitions and someone with a high moral character,” said Bennett. “All of these qualities describe Raya perfectly.”

Donna Alberts, along with Jacques, presented the plaque to Atkin. She was Jacques Jr.’s kindergarten teacher 31 years ago.

“Raymond (Jr.) always had a big smile,” said Alberts. “He was always so helpful – he was always willing to be a helper.”

She said Jacques Jr. loved running and art.

“He loved the outdoors,” said Alberts. “He was such a nice boy. I just loved him.”

Celebrate the holidays with town museum

With Christmas right around the corner, the Heritage House Museum is excited to host its annual Victorian Family Christmas Party on Sunday, Dec. 6 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Share in the sights, sounds and flavours of an 1860s Christmas. Gather around a traditionally decorated tree in the parlour and enjoy a cup of tea or hot apple cider with some home baked seasonal treats. Local talents John Wanless and Shelley Doucet and Ken Ramsden will be raising their voices and instruments in song as they entertain guests with seasonal carols.

For our younger visitors there are a variety of crafts, games and activities throughout the afternoon. Come visit the craft corner or search the museum to help Santa find his elves! Their faces will surely brighten up as Santa Claus makes a special appearance, before he returns to the North Pole to pack his sleigh for Christmas Eve. During your visit, enjoy the artwork that is on display as part of the 34th Annual Art Show and Sale and Christmas Artisan Market. Several exhibiting artists will be on hand to discuss their work.

Admission is by donation and everyone is welcome! Join the museum on Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 5 to 20 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for a special shopping experience that includes a complimentary homemade cup of hot apple cider. Children are welcome to join the museum for another edition of Holly Days with two jewelry workshops planned for Dec. 21 and 22 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Participants will create a special piece of handcrafted jewelry with Melody Lefebvre of Good Vibrations Jewelry as a gift for themselves or family members. Adults are also encouraged to participate.

Cost: $10 per/person. Pre-registration is required!

From left, award recipient Raya Atkin, Raymond Jacques Sr. and Donna Alberts, Raymond Jacques Junior’s kindergarten teacher 31 years ago.

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Remember When The ladies lob ball team, Smolkins of Smiths Falls, is pictured here in this 1982 photograph. Pictured are (front) Susan Topping, Joan Thompson, Barb Smail, Sharon Porter and Bonnie Ringer; (back row) Denise Walsh, Val McIluenna, Cathy O’Reilly, Brenda Thorne, JoAnne Kerfoot and Jackie Staples; missing were Cathy Walsh, Peggy Warren, Donna Graham, Margo Halpin and Kim Cauley. The picture was submitted by JoAnne Keays. If you have a picture you would like to share with Remember When please email ljweir@ metroland.com or drop it off at 65 Lorne Street, Smiths Falls, Ont.

Letters to the Editor

Smiths Falls should be proud: reader DEAR EDITOR:

Yesterday (Nov. 25, 2015) afternoon I was bicycling along Alfred Street and stopped at Abel Street where I promptly fell off my bike.

The bike fell on top of me leaving me considerably embarrassed.

Immediately, three cars stopped

Sincerely, and three young men rushed to asKirk Everett sist me.

Smiths Falls, ON For me, and something that should make all of us proud and PS: Like the Pharisees of biblihappy, is that three people cared enough about the distress of anoth- cal times, many folk in other places would have passed by on the other er to stop and help. side.

Smiths Falls should be proud.

Santa reflects on local Christmas parade DEAR EDITOR:

I landed my sleigh on the roof top of Cornelia Court in Smiths Falls a little after 1 p.m. on Saturday (Nov. 21) with a few of my elves along for the ride. We tippy toed around town checking on all the hustle and bustle of everyone getting ready for the parade. The storeowners along Beckwith Street were busy decorating their shops and some were even setting up

‘hot chocolate’ stands to give out to all the kiddies and mommies and daddies later that night!!

Some of my elves reported to me that when they peeked in the Kinsmen Pavilion at Lower Reach Park they saw lots of volunteers busy preparing hot dogs and even more hot chocolate to give out after the parade as well.

I was glad I had my list with me so I could I make notes of all the good

deeds being done by so many people.

There was one boy that seemed to be very hard to spot; I think he was moving faster than my elves! His name is little Hugh Colton... Ho Ho Ho… my, my Hughie, Santa is very proud of all the work you are doing to collect food for the local food banks. There might be a little surprise under the tree for you this year little Hughie!

See SANTA page SF9

here has been a lot said about the cost of policing locally and provincially. Policing is a service that is so critical to a civil society’s function it isn’t surprising that passion is beginning to show when it comes to the future of policing in our town.

I have no doubt that the local Police Services Board and the Town of Smiths Falls are doing everything they can to be efficient and keep taxes in line (it’s a topic that has consumed council for as long as I can remember).

The fact is salaries are a big portion of the budget and can’t be adjusted without adjusting services and going through an exhaustive review process that does not happen with local input.

No matter which road we go down, I do think the town needs to address its rising police costs, but I also think the people who put their lives on the line every day and those who support this 24/7 service deserve to be paid for it. Let’s be honest, if we don’t pay competitively we could lose some of our good officers to other services. Who wants to work for less? I do think looking at an OPP costing, potential Smiths Falls Police Service expansion or a regional force is a healthy inquiry to make. It’s not comfortable for anyone, I know, but it’s healthy. At least we can say we looked into every possible option before coming to a conclusion.

I suspect more discussion on the future of policing in Smiths Falls will be coming up after the New Year’s ball drops into 2016.

What I hope everyone keeps in mind is that the issue of police costs is not a topic Smiths Falls is tackling alone. The Associations of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and the province are spending a lot of time looking at this issue right now and bringing forward new ideas that will allow this critical service to continue in every community across the province, while keeping it within each municipality’s ability to pay. That’s going to be

STACEY ROY For the Record a magic trick worth the price of admission!

In 2016, the province plans to overhaul the Police Services Act for the first time since the late 1990s. It’s anyone’s guess what these changes will look like in the end, but my gut feeling is that this is where communities like Smiths Falls and Rideau Lakes are going to find the budgetary breathing room they crave.

I applaud the efforts of the Smiths Falls Police Services Board and the Town of Smiths Falls in trying to be as efficient as possible, but this obstacle isn’t something they can overcome themselves. It’s the worst kind of challenge because municipal staff and council can see the clouds gathering in the horizon and know they aren’t able to stop it from rolling in. I think that’s why we’re seeing so much effort in the service review this year – the town wants us to know (and likely to know themselves as well) that they did everything they could to protect the community from this financial bust.

Maybe, they need to hear from the taxpayers that we know they are doing their best and we, as a community, will get through this together. If so, please accept my last sentence as my contribution to this exchange.

When it comes to the cost of policing I think it’s time to batten down the hatches and brace ourselves for the high winds until the province comes up with a solution that all communities and services can live with.

The twister’s coming folks and just like in the Wizard of Oz we don’t know where we’re going to land, but let’s hope it’s in a land with some good people and a yellow brick road on which to move forward.

Editorial Policy The Record News welcomes letters to the editor. Senders must include their full name, address and a phone number. Addresses and phone numbers will not be published. We reserve the right to edit letters for space and content, both in print

and online at www.insideottawavalley.com. Submit a letter to the editor, please email ljweir@metroland.com, fax to 613-283-7480 or mail: 65 Lorne St., P.O. Box 158, Smiths Falls, ON, K7A 4T1.

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Improvements to local section of Cataraqui Trail unveiled provements fit right into the big picture as “one of those assets,” he said.

“It’s nice to be at the head of it,” said Pankow, adding that he is “open to discussions about the trailhead in the future. Anything is possible with consideration.”

Pankow added a nostalgic note, that he was “probably one of the few people in the room who remember trains going along that route,” now populated by bikers, walkers, snowmobilers and hunters.

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Members of the Cataraqui Trail Management Board pose above with a thank you trail sign at the South Elmsley municipal complex on Nov. 19. lometer in Smiths Falls. The latter community is home to the eastern trailhead, but, until Ferrara Drive is opened up “it isn’t recognized,” as such. It is hoped that a gazebo and gates can be put up in the area to make it more recognizable as a trailhead.

The trailhead is “a key entry way into Smiths Falls,” said Jason D. Hynes, lands planner with the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority (CRCA).

“Rideau Lakes really dug deep into their pockets,” said Good, who is also a Rideau Lakes councillor. This was even more appreciated since “I know budgets are tight.”

Budgets are so tight these days that unexpected costs almost scuttled the improvements.

“The project was almost a no go if you (Smiths Falls) didn’t do what you did,” said Good, pointing to Smiths Falls Mayor Shawn Pankow.

Good later explained that there was a culvert that was in such bad shape that it needed to be put in along the Smiths Falls stretch – and the town “stepped up,” he said.

The town’s mayor, Shawn Pankow, then literally stood up at the lectern, to deliver his remarks on the project: “It’s great to see the trail

SANTA From page SF8

I cleverly hid behind the bushes and watched all the volunteers loading up the Town and Country Chrysler Vans to deliver boxes of food to the food bank. And just so you know, I kept my eye on little Danny Andress, Derek Buffam, Jason Hodge and Ross Muir as they continued throughout the day with their fun little challenges. I really likes it when I see you playing and having fun especially for such a great cause.

As darkness drew closer, I did a quick fly by over the parking lot of the Youth Arena where all the floats were gathering and the coloured lights lit up the dark sky, it warmed my heart.

There below, I saw Bruce and Colleen from “Search and Rescue” doing an amazing job of keeping everything so orderly.

I finally spotted my sleigh, cleverly parked high on a roof top with a fire in the chimney to keep me warm. The reindeer were bouncing and Rudolph’s nose was flashing which meant we were ready to go! Ho Ho Ho! I really enjoyed seeing all the smiling faces of so many children young and old along the parade route. I also want to thank the Smiths Falls Bears, who walked along side of my float to make sure the children were safe as we passed by. (I will remember you as well on Christmas morning). I had a great time waving to everyone in the crowd.

After the parade was over I had a quick trip

back to the North Pole to get a good night’s sleep before entertaining over 200 for breakfast the next morning at the Legion. The Legion helpers made me very happy as they kept everyone well fed.

I have a special Ho Ho huge thank you to the volunteers that work together on the parade committee. Keith Anderson, Peter and Karen MacPherson, Beep Dalgleish, Dave and Lori Lawrence, Margo Loughren, Bruce Lortie and Colleen Guerard. With all your planning, the parade was a spectacular event for so many to enjoy. I have a special place in my heart for you all!

Before I sign off I have to send a special “Santa Shout Out” to little Dale Gifford and all his helpers over at the garage of Saumure and Sons Construction, who worked so hard on making my float look so incredible! Thank you for keeping me ‘under’ the hydro lines! “Thanks” also to my Special elves, Cam and Janet Burchill working diligently as usual.

I’ve gone back to the North Pole for a few weeks to get ready for my big trip on Christmas Eve. In the meantime I hope everyone continues to keep the Spirit of Christmas alive!

HO HO HO, Merry Christmas!

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enhanced,” Pankow said, looking forward to the Spring Fling Running Thing being held along the trail this coming April. The trail improvements “makes it so much easier,” to run.

Pankow stressed that with Smiths Falls trying to brand itself as a “healthy living” community, that these trail im-

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The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step – and now, the first few steps along the Cataraqui Trail will be even easier to walk thanks to a kilometer of improvements.

“It’s a nice job,” said Doug Good, chair of the Cataraqui Trail Management Board, during the official celebration of the improvements to the section of trail from the Ferrara Drive trailhead in Smiths Falls to Golf Club Road in Rideau Lakes Township, at the South Elmsley municipal complex on Thursday, Nov. 19. “Very impressive work.”

The trail improvements were made possible thanks to help from: • National Trails Coalition (NTC) • Township of Rideau Lakes • Town of Smiths Falls The overall project cost about $70,000.

“Most people I spoke to have been very happy appreciative,” said Good.

The numbers of recreational users of the trail are up “substantially,” especially “at the Smiths Falls end.”

Part of the attraction has been that a lot of people are using the trail for cycling.

But he hastened to add that, with 104 km of trail along a former rail bed, connecting Strathcona in Stone Mills Township with South Frontenac and Rideau Lakes and Smiths Falls, that “the project is not over. The work isn’t done.”

Good thanked the municipalities for their help, calling them “probably our number one supporter,” with 44 km of trail in Rideau Lakes alone, and one ki-

Rideau Lakes Township Coun. Arie Hoogenboom (Ward 2 – South Elmsley) paid special tribute to the volunteers who keep the trails open, and have proven to be such an asset to the community.

“We sometimes forget about trails as a recreational asset,” said Hoogenboom, thinking first about hockey arenas and pools instead.

“This is an example of what we can do with the rest of the trail.”

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Carleton Place Loyal Orange Lodge closes doors after 185 years Desmond Devoy

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King Billy’s white charger is getting put out to pasture – in Carleton Place, at least, with news that the Loyal Orange Lodge No. 48 will be closing its doors officially on New Year’s Eve. The decision was made at a meeting of the Lodge this past October, as membership was declining significantly.

In fact, the numbers were down so much that Grand Master Kevin Bradley said that members of the Lodge in Montague Township were regularly invited to meetings to make sure that the bare minimum quorum of five was met – a method of operations that was simply not sustainable.

“That’s not how a Lodge should be run,” said Bradley. “Life changes and you have to go along with it.”

During a telephone interview from his home on Wednesday, Nov. 25, Bradley revealed that the Carleton Place Lodge will now merge with the No. 512 Lodge in Montague Township.

“That way, they will have enough to keep going. We’ll go there and support them,” he said. “We will still exist, the Orange Lodge, in Lanark County.”

The Lodge celebrated its 185th anniversary this past Sept. 12 at its hall on Industrial Avenue, and its second-last official event will be its annual Christmas party on Saturday, Dec. 5.

The last anticipated Orange event at the hall will be the annual meeting and dinner of the Rideau-St. Lawrence County Region No. 1 on Saturday,

Randy Curry, a member of the Carleton Place Loyal Orange Lodge No. 48, recounts the story of a baton, swung high into the air during the July 12th Parade, in years File photos gone by, during the Lodge’s 185th From left, John Arksey, county master for Rideau/St. Lawrence Coun- anniversary celebrations Sept. 12. ty Orange Lodges, Kevin Bradley, Grand Master of the Carleton Place Lodge, and Mark Alexander, provincial grand master, Ontario East, of The decision to close the Lodge, the Grand Orange Lodge of Eastern Ontario, stand before The Holy with him as leader, was a heavy one Bible and the Union Jack, key tenants of the Orange movement, dur- for him to make. ing the Carleton Place Lodge’s 185th anniversary celebrations this past “I didn’t expect that it would be closing,” he said. Some prospective September at the hall on Industrial Avenue.

Jan. 23, 2016.

The hall will be put up for sale and the historical artifacts and banners will be put on display at the Loyal Orange Lodge No. 434 in Rocksprings. The furniture will be dispersed, as needed, to other Lodges throughout the area.

The ladies’ wing of the Carleton Place Lodge will also see its members move to Smiths Falls or Munster, as will the junior Lodge members.

“There will be no Orange presence in Carleton Place at all, except for

people who live here,” he said.

The one reminder will be the July 12th parade, commemorating the 1690 Battle of the Boyne in Ireland, between the forces of Catholic King James, and Protestant King William of Orange. Bradley is still the chair of the parade committee. While he does not know where the 2016 parade will be held, he hopes to see the 2017 parade make its way down the streets of Carleton Place, “as long as the town gives permission.”

members that he had hoped would sign up never materialized. Had the membership continued to dwindle, “we couldn’t have even had a vote to close.”

He stressed that there will be “no official function for No. 48 to close down,” and that, with their 185th anniversary celebration and their upcoming Christmas party, “we want to end on a high note.”

History The Grand Lodge of Ireland issued the original warrant for the

Carleton Place Lodge back in 1830.

On Feb. 24, 1845, the Irish Grand Lodge recognized British North America as a separate entity and the Lodge’s warrant was re-issued. The Orange Order, a Protestant fraternal organization, was founded in Ireland in 1795 to commemorate the victory of the Protestant King William of Orange over the Catholic forces of King James at the Battle of Boyne in County Meath in 1690.

Many years ago, there were 30 Lodges throughout Lanark County.

Now, with the closing of the Carleton Place Lodge, only the Montague Lodge and the Smiths Falls Lodge (No. 88), remain.

The Almonte Lodge (No. 378) amalgamated with Carleton Place in 1987, Franktown in Beckwith Township (No. 381) in 1992, and Drummond Centre in Drummond/ North Elmsley Township (No. 7) in 2013.

In an earlier interview to mark the Lodge’s 185th anniversary, Bradley noted that many streets in Carleton Place are named after families who were amongst the organizations founding members: Henderson, McNeely, Wilson, and Neelin, for example.

The Orange Hall moved to its current and final home on Industrial Avenue on July 12, 1996.

They had used the Oddfellows Hall at the intersection of Albert and Beckwith Streets from 1992 to 1996.

Before that, they met upstairs at 73 Bridge St., which currently houses The Eating Place restaurant downstairs.

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Billy McFadden, along with daughter Elly, take a moment to pet the team of horses at the Nov. 28 Celebration of Lights launch in Victoria Park. The horses belong to Billy’s father.

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Celebration of Lights in Smiths Falls Dozens of children enjoyed visits with Santa and filling up on hot chocolate, and popcorn, while taking a horse drawn wagon ride at the third annual Celebration of Lights event at Victoria Park. Above, left: Nicholas Billings visited with Santa and (right) Sisters Chloe and Clara Bingham enjoyed seeing all the Christmas lights in Victoria Park. The lights will be on in the park throughout the month of December. All are welcome to come out and walk through the many displays.

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Lanark County’s Situation Table is ready to sit Desmond Devoy

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• Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit • Family and Children’s Services of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville • Lanark County Mental Health • Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Addictions and Mental Health • Probation and Parole – Lanark County • Lanark County social services • Lanark County Interval House • Open Doors for Children and Youth • Lanark County Victims’ Services • Upper Canada District School Board • Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario “Averting situations is a priority,” she said, by getting everyone

working together to keep people them on the straight and narrow.

There were 13 agencies in attendance at the training day held recently at the Best Western Plus hotel in Perth, and Gray hopes to observe how other situation tables in North Bay and Ottawa perform.

“I don’t want to develop a website about this,” Gray said of her project, but she did want to have a form set up detailing what their goals are, which could be posted on web sites of PSBs throughout the county.

“The response has been, ‘That is really great. How can we get involved?’” said Gray.

She stressed that there was “a lot of responsibility around privacy guidelines..”

She added the release of information is allowed if a person’s safety is in danger.”

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The Lanark County Situation Table project will be sitting down for the first time on Wednesday, Dec. 9.

Stephanie Gray, the former chair of the Perth Police Services board (PSB), was back at her old committee on Thursday, Nov. 26, this time as a delegation as the head of the situation table, to announce that the table’s first meeting will be held at the Lanark County administrative offices on the edge of Perth next week.

“In the last month, we have got quite a lot done,” said Gray of the meetings she and Lanark County detachment commander Insp.

Derek Needham had had, meeting 13 agencies over the space of two weeks. She is still in the process of determining if the meet-

ings will be held every month or “more frequently.”

Even before they have met, the Lanark County situation table is attracting attention outside of eastern Ontario.

“The representatives (from the situation table in) Orillia are quite excited about what we are doing,” said Gray since “we are one of the smaller, more rural (tables).”

Gray did confirm that there would likely be 14 agencies in total sitting around the table, but that while all of the agencies listed below had expressed an interest in joining, as of late last week, they had yet to sign on the dotted line: • Ontario Provincial Police – Lanark County detachment • Perth Police Services board • Smiths Falls Police Service • Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital

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Students and staff at Catholic school board schools in Smiths Falls recently presented a cheque to Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Lanark County for $412.50. The funds were raised from students at St. Francis, St. James the Greater and St. Luke CHS during their Defeat Depression Mental Health Walk. Seen above: Hannah Babcock, Ben Peladeau, Sue Forbes (principal St. James), Lauren Frankovitch, Theresa LalondePankow (principal St Francis de Sales) and Jon Valentin (Big Brothers Big Sisters).

Prisoner damages court office On Nov. 27 a 27-year-old Smiths Falls female was in custody for sentencing on previous charges at the Smiths Falls courthouse. While detained in a room at the courthouse she damaged the walls by punching holes in them. She has been charged with one count of mischief and is currently in custody on the previous charges.

outstanding arrest warrant for criminal code driving offences in the Province of Quebec. Gatineau Police were contacted and came to Smiths Falls where they arrested the male on their warrant and returned him to Quebec.

Smiths Falls Police Service urges anyone with further information regarding this incident, or similar incidents, to contact our service at Police check leads to arrest 613-283-0357. Information may be On Nov. 25 Smiths Falls Police had provided anonymously by calling dealings with a local resident. It was Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS learned the 37-year-old male had an (8477).

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Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley requires One (1) Equipment Operator Labourer Contract Position

The Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley is seeking one (1) Equipment Operator Labourer.

The responsibilities of the position will include the operation of equipment which will require a minimum class of a DZ license and knowledge of road work, equipment operation and handling.

Preferred candidates will have experience in a municipal and construction or similar work environment. Copies of the Job Description are available at the Township Office or on the Township’s website at www.elizabethtown-kitley.on.ca.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume, outlining work history, relevant education and qualifications, in confidence, by 4:00 p.m. on December 7, 2015 to: Yvonne L. Robert Administrator-Clerk Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley 6544 New Dublin Road R.R. #2 Addison, ON K0E 1A0 E-mail: yrobert@elizabethtown-kitley.on.ca Telephone: 613-345-7480 We thank all applicants for their interest in applying for this position, but only those qualifying for an interview will be contacted.

The municipality is an equal opportunity employer following rules and regulations set out by the Human Rights Code, and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation.

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Heart Failure = 2.1 to 5 Years of Life “The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves”.

Shakespeare wrote this over 400 years ago. The immortal bard could easily be referring to the epidemic of congestive heart failure (CHF) in this country. So what does this disease mean to us, and our health care system?

To find out, I visited the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre (PMCC) at the University of Toronto. Dr. Michael McDonald, an expert on CHF, says, “Today, if you’re over Dr. Gifford-Jones the age of 65, heart failure is the most common reason for being admitted to hospital”. It’s prudent to read his remark twice as this diagnosis means a life expectancy as low as 2.1 to 5 years!

McDonald says CHF can result from a variety of causes such as a birth defect, injured valves due to rheumatic fever, a blood infection that scars valves, hypertension and aging.

But the most common cause is a previous heart attack that damages cardiac muscle and weakens the pumping action of the heart.

He adds that the early symptoms of heart failure are sometimes difficult to detect. In some patients there may be unexplained fatigue or a slight cough. Later, shortness of breath and swelling of ankles. Or the diagnosis may become apparent when an X-ray of the lungs is taken for another reason and it shows an enlarged heart.

So what can be done to increase the length of life when the heart begins to fail? Dr. McDonald stresses that early diagnosis and treatment is essential. Injured muscle cannot be restored. But drugs that decrease the heart rate or take the stress off the failing heart decrease the work load of the heart’s muscle and help to lengthen life. The use of water pills also eases the disabling symptoms of heart failure. As well, it pays dividends to follow an exercise routine. The best one is walking, to keep the rest of the body in good shape.

But why is CHF and cardiovascular disease the number one cause of death today? The blunt answer is our questionable lifestyle. Two big problems, the epidemics of obesity and Type 2 diabetes are guilty and they’re getting worse every year. It’s tragic that 95 percent of those with Type 2 diabetes are obese. 65 years ago it was 5 percent!

Type 2 diabetes is notorious for triggering atherosclerosis (hardening of arteries) which causes hypertension and additional strain on the heart’s muscle. It’s a prime example of the Gifford-Jones Law that one bad trouble leads to another and another. Unfortunately, it requires draconian measures to correct this trend. But it won’t happen so individuals must fight obesity and Type 2 diabetes as their lives depends on it!

What’s the prognosis for the future? Along with treating patients with a variety of cardiovascular problems, the PMCC, a world class centre, is engaged in finding new ways to treat the increasing number of patients with CHF. For instance, researchers are using stem cells to grow cardiac muscle to replace those destroyed by coronary attack.

They’re also considering ways to remove the heart, repair it, and then replace it in the body. But repairing or replacing hearts is pricy and demand will exceed supply. Besides, we cannot expect cardiologists and researchers to cure all our medical problems.

There is only one sound solution. Prevention has, and will always remain, better than cure. This means people must learn to treat their heart with tender loving care. The heart is a machine that beats 2.5 billion times by age 70 without a holiday, an amazing durability.

It’s been said that prudent people practice a sound lifestyle early in life, but fools attempt it only at the end. Abraham Lincoln once remarked that we have the two best doctors in our body, our left and right legs. The idea is to use them to keep the body well oiled, while counting calories to fight obesity. Then fewer people will suffer heart failure.

Shakespeare was right. Today, many people are the architects of their own misfortune. See the web site www.docgiff.com to see more reason to lead a good lifestyle.

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Gads Hill Place Restaurant closes down Jennifer Westendorp jwestendorp@perfprint.ca

Gads Hill Place is a true reflection of its owner.

Deanna Whaley opened the popular restaurant, which is best known for its dinner theatre and Charles Dickens theme, on the main drag in Merrickville in 1996.

The restaurant is named after Dickens’ house in England.

“All the menus are in Dickens books,” said Whaley.

The restaurant also houses such memorabilia as the wedding dress from Great Expectations, Tiny Tim’s crutch and a commissioned portrait of Dickens himself.

“I’ve always loved him; since I was 10 years old,” she said. “My father introduced me to him and I fell in love.”

She explained one day after the restaurant opened, in walked Edgar Allan Poe’s grandniece, who then called Dickens’ great-grandson (Cedric) to tell him about it.

“He invited me to come see ‘A Christmas Carol’ at the real Gads Hill Place in England,” she said. “It was amazing to meet Cedric and Dickens family and actually being there.”

She said many people over the years have come to the restaurant just to ex-

perience Dickens.

One of the most popular dinner theatre events at Gads Hill was the annual ‘A Christmas Carol.’ This year, the show will be held at the Baldachin Inn across the street, on Dec. 11, 12 and 13.

Hanging on one of the walls in the bar side of Gads Hill is a plaque with a picture of a shepherd/husky mix, and the words Oliver’s Twist Pub. “Oliver was my dog and he would patrol the patio here,” said Whaley. “Everyone knew him. He died two years ago and the whole town got together to make this plaque.”

Above the picture of Oliver hangs a picture of a cat.

“That’s Sairey Gamp (name of a Dickens character),” she said. “She wandered in here one day, when she was a kitten, and stayed.

She would hide under the wedding dress and pop out without warning.”

She pointed to a spot close to the stage that used

to house a grandfather clock – one that never chimed.

“The day we buried Sairey – the second we were done – the clock began to chime,” said Whaley.

She has been collecting Dickens stuff since she was a little girl. She pointed to a piece of wood on the mantel of a fireplace.

“That’s a piece of the bulk head from the Titanic,” she explained. One of her customers, who worked for the National Research Council, heard about her narration of the Titanic story at Gads Hill and gave it to her as a gift.

“I’ll be giving it back to the NRC,” she said.

She said the place is definitely haunted.

“One of chefs, from Argentina, came in early one day to open up,” said Whaley. “He heard one of the bar stools moving, but was alone in the restaurant. He walked into the bar and saw an old man sitting on one of the bar stools. In Spanish, the old man said asked, ‘Are

you afraid?’ and then disappeared.

She recently sold the building, which had apartments upstairs, and is set to begin the next chapter in her life.

“I do everything on my own – the restaurant and the apartments,” she said. “I was just getting tired. It’s time to move on.”

She said the best part of owning and operating the restaurant was all the people she’s met and friends she’s made over the past 20 years.

“There have been wedding proposals here; people who met here and ended up getting married,” she explained.

“I had a woman, one of my regular customers, come in one day and put the names of each regular customer on their favourite bar stool. Unfortunately, some of them have died since then.”

She is sad to be leaving Gads Hill Place.

“Let me put it this way, by closing the restaurant, I am losing my identity,” she said. “This has been my identity for 20 years.”

Moving forward, she hopes to get back into writing and pursue a new career.

The new owners of the building plan to covert the restaurant into a retail space.

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Accident claims life of Second World War pilot

By Josh Vincent

Bruce Adams Coukell was a 25-year-old soldier gave the ultimate sacrifice while fighting overseas during the Second World War. He was born on Feb. 20, 1916 in Havelock, Ont., to his mother Mary Coukell and his father John Edward Coukell, both of whom moved to High Bridge, New Jersey. Bruce had two brothers named Gordon Coukell and Ford Edward Coukell (born on Sept. 1, 1903). He also had three sisters who lived in Smiths Falls, named (Mrs.) Lila May Dunlop (born in 1898), Elsie Coukell (born in 1905), Ethel Coukell (born in 1905), and Iva Coukell (born on Nov. 11, 1908). He owed is sister, Lila, 10 Canadian dollars upon his enlistment to the army. He was never married and had no children.

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zenship is Canadian, Bruce Coukell completed elementary school at High Bridge Public School in New Jersey, during 1928. He attended the High Bridge High School, which he left in 1933. He started a photography course in 1935, which he never was able to finish. From 1934 until 1939, he was a photographer, which he left to return to Canada. Bruce attempted to join the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) in December, 1939 in Kingston, Ont. It is unknown why he was not accepted into the air force.

He was able to find a photographing job in Canada shortly after his arrival. After working at his photography job for a while, he attempted to enlist for the RCAF once again, which he was accepted into.

Bruce Adams Coukell enlisted for the RCAF on Aug. 2, 1940 in SorelTracy, Quebec. He went into the air force as an Air Observer.

When Bruce was overseas in 1941, he was doing a cross-country mission when his plane crashed near Shrewsbury, England, spinning at 2,500 feet, hitting a tree and plummeting into the ground. Nobody in his plane survived, which included Sergeant M F Fox and Sergeant E C Brearley as passengers.

After Bruce Adams Coukell’s death, his medals were entitled to his father, John Edward Coukell. He was given Bruce’s Defense Medal (awarded between Sept. 3, 1939 to May 8, 1945 for six months of service in Great Britain), War Medal (awarded if a soldier worked full time for 28 days in the armed forces and merchant marines from 1939 to 1945), and the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with clasp (awarded to any soldier that volunteered in World War II for 18 months).

His sister, Lila Dunlop, was given his memorial bar.

He is buried at the Shawbury (St. Mary) Churchyard located in Shropshire, United Kingdom. Bruce’s grave reference is Row 18 and Grave 4.

If anyone has information about soldiers who paid the ultimate sacrifice during World War II and are named on the Smiths Falls Cenotaph, please contact Josh Vincent at email address: josh.vincent2@outlook.com.

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www.twp.beckwith.on.ca Contact us at: 1702 9th Line Beckwith RR#2, Carleton Place, Ontario K7C 3P2 General Inquiries: 613-257-1539 or 1-800-535-4532 / Public Works: 613-257-1810 or 1-800-535-4534 / cmoyle@twp.beckwith.on.ca Monday, December 7th, 2015 Tuesday, December 15th, 2015 Tuesday, December 15th, 2015

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Rotary recognizes Legion’s community impact with elevator donation Stacey Roy

tentative month of installation.

The elevator has been in the works for five years and, when complete, will create a safe, easy passage for veterans from the main hall to the lounge and military museum on the bottom floor. If the elevator is installed, the 2016 winter carnival will be the first major event for the community to see the new addition to the Main Street building.

“We’re very grateful for the support,” Anderson said. “The Town of Smiths Falls has been pretty good to us.”

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Thanks to the support of the Smiths Falls Rotary Club, local veterans are closer to accessing the Royal Canadian Legion branch in town easier than ever before.

The Smiths Falls Rotary Club heard the legion’s call for support and promptly donated $2,000 in support of the legion’s efforts to install an elevator in their building early next year.

The donation came just weeks after the legion sent a letter requesting support from the Town of Smiths Falls.

According to the legion’s Nov. 2, 2015 letter, they were approximately $14,000 short on their $120,000 project goal.

“When we heard they might be a little short it was a pretty easy decision for us,” said Jay Brennan, Rotary Club president during his Nov. 30 donation. “They do so much in the community.”

Keith Anderson, president of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 95, confirmed the elevator has been ordered with January 2016 slated as the

to donate $47,000 towards the installation of the new elevator. The legion was also pleased to accept a $50,000 grant from Services Canada this past September bringing the overall total to $97,000. Add to this, $11,000 from the legion’s branch funds and the remaining fundraising goal comes to $12,000.

The Town of Smiths Falls did answer the legion’s written request. The legion has been asked to submit a formal application through the town’s community grant program for consideration in the 2016 budget process, which has yet to begin.

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Jay Brennan, president of the Smiths Falls Rotary Club (left) made a $2,000 donation Nov. 30 to Keith Anderson, president of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 95 for their elevator fund. The elevator is on order and expected to be installed in January.

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Lady Lions earn bronze at recent OFSAA basketball tournament in Windsor Laurie Weir

The Rideau Lions earned a 47-29 victory for the bronze.

In the gold medal game, Jean Vanier posted a hard-fought 44-40 win over E.J. Lajeunesse for the win.

Lester B Person won the consolation round, with a 41-37 decision over Penetanguishene.

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Elgin’s Rideau District High School Lady Lions senior girls basketball team is one of the top three in the province.

In a Facebook post, coach Ron Stenzl said it was “another amazing journey” with this team as they earned the right to represent eastern Ontario at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) championship last week after winning EOSSAA two weeks ago.

Last week, the girls were in Windsor for OFSAA championship where they posted a perfect 4-0 record before meeting up against Jean-Vanier in their semi-final.

A loss there gave the girls one last opportunity for a medal and they went to the bronze medal game against another eastern Ontario rep-

Leading up to the finals Taylor Bresee had 12 points as Rideau took game one on Nov. 26.

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Game two Friday morning the Lions battled to a 54-28 win over Rainy River with Clevelyn Nairn and Leah Rice sinking 11 points each to lead Submitted photo the way.

The senior girls basketball team from Rideau District High School in That shot them into the quarterfiElgin earned a bronze medal at the OFSAA championship in Windsor nals Friday night, where they had a tough time with their opponents, but last week for single ‘A’ schools. managed to defeat O’Gorman, 54-49 in overtime. After regulation, these resentative, North Grenville District High School from Kemptville.

two teams were tied at 43. Rideau came ahead in OT with 11 points to O’Gorman’s 5 for the big win.

Rice knocked down 23 points to lead the scoring.

“We won bronze, after losing a very difficult semi-final to Jean Vanier from Welland,” Stenzl noted. “Always tough to beat those city schools who have a larger roster and deeper bench. We were clearly tired from the amazing over time win on Friday night against O’Gorman from Timmins.”

Stenzl said this bronze medal win was an important medal after two previous years of losing out in the quarterfinals at this tournament.

“We exercised that demon and got back to winning medals.”

For the record, the Lions have been to seven consecutive OFSAA championships, earning five medals – 10 in their last 15 years.

It’s a “very proud day,” he said.

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Bears snipers net 11 goals for two big CCHL weekend wins Laurie Weir

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The Smiths Falls Jr. A Bears used the sniper power of their big hitters over the weekend to out score their opposition 11-5 in CCHL action.

On Sunday afternoon, Smiths Falls dropped the Kemptville 73’s 5-3 in the North Grenville arena in front of 198 fans.

Kemptville got off to a flying start with Camero Russell’s power play goal from jake Gaudet and Brandon Cole.

The Bears stormed back to take a 2-1 lead with goals from Joey Rutkowski who was unassisted; and Zach Main, with help from Josh LeBlanc and Johnny Kyte.

Three more came from the Smiths Falls offense, as Sterling Bray, Michael McKenney and Kevin Groulx gave the Bears a 5-1 lead with just four minutes left in the period.

Assists came from LeBlanc, Main, Rutkowski, Nick Coates, an Matthew Kenney.

Kemptville’s Bobby Dow scored at 17:14 as the Bears held a 5-2 lead after two.

In the final period, Jason Tackett had the lone goal as Kemptville closed the gap for the 5-3 final. He was assisted by Bobby Dow on the goal.

Evan DeBrouwer had the win for the Bears with 35 saves. He was also named the game’s first star. Dow had

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Josh LeBlanc of the Smiths Falls Bears pauses during hockey action at a previous game. the second star for Kemptville and Rutkowski of Smiths Falls earned the third stat honours.

Nicholas Hodgins was tagged with the loss with relief help in nets from Charlie Jensen.

Kevin Goulx scored the only first period goal when he was assisted by Cole Cusschaert and Joey Rutkowski with 4:38 gone.

Jabob Cuffley returned the favour for Kanata with his goal at 6:23 as the period ended in a one-all deadlock.

Smiths Falls started the second on the fly with a man advantage and Matthew Kenney scored from Corey Caruso and Chris MacMillan with 7:30 showing.

Caruso and Michael McKenney gave the Bears a 4-1 lead before the half-way point of the period. Assists went to McKenney, Kenney (2) and MacMillan.

Guisten had Kanata’s final marker with help from Joey Laird and Jacob Balca with 12:27 gone.

But the Bears sealed their win with two more power play markers from MacMillan and Caleb Perez. Assists were credited to Brett Garvey with two, and Sterling Bray an Nick Coates with one each.

Dyllan Lubbesmeyer had the win for the Bears, turning away 19.

Evan Moyse suffered the loss in nets with 51 shots.

Game stars were Kenney and Perez for Smiths Falls, and Cuffley for Kanata.

Smiths Falls 6 Kanata 2 The Smiths Falls Jr. A Bears scored three power play goals in the second period Friday night to take a 6-2 win over the Kanata Lasers.

Coming up The Bears played in front of 390 The Bears and the Cornwall Colts fans. are playing a home and home series

Sunday, the Bears are in Hawkeswith the Bears in Cornwall Thursday, and the Colts back here for a 7:30 p.m. bury for a 3:30 p.m. game, and next Tuesday, Dec. 8, they host the Hawks. puck drop.

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Throughout the month of November, members of the Smiths Falls Special Olympics and the Smiths Falls Bears team have been coming together Monday nights to enjoy a friendly game of bowling. The hockey team plans to continue their bowling event throughout the year when time permits. Above, Robbie Hull stands with Smiths Falls Bears Michael McKenney (left) and Nick Coates (right).

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The Nov. 26 SFDCI Arts Gala was an opportunity to celebrate peace through the arts, including appreciating the art in other cultures. International Chinese students: Dillon Ding (left) and Apple Yu (right) sang a traditional Chinese song for the audience.

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Josh Smith of the Leeds Chargers is pictured with Ottawa 67’s forward RW Dante Salituro during their game against Guelph on Saturday night. and put his information up on the represent his home league - the Leeds Jumbo Tron.

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On Saturday, Nov. 28, Josh Smith of Elgin, and peewee B defenseman of the new Leeds Chargers (Athens/ Westport amalgamation) was chosen to represent the league at the Ottawa 67’s home ice game against the Guelph Storm as the 67’s Prospect of the Game.

A player from one league in the Ottawa District Minor Hockey Association (ODMHA) is chosen for each Ottawa 67’s home ice game to come and represent their home league, and get a chance to watch the warm up from ice level, meet the players, get a signed stick, along with free admission and parking. As well, the package included free food and drinks in Pinty’s lounge on the first level for the entire game.

Ottawa went on to beat Guelph in Saturday’s game, 4-1.

Smith traveled to the game with his father Carman Smith, and got a signed stick by forward RW Travis Konecny, and his picture taken.

He was also photographed with forward RW Dante Salituro. During the game, they announced Smith as the Ottawa 67’s Prospect of the Game

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Chair Exercise Classes every Monday, 2 p.m. at Carambeck Community Centre. Info: 613-256-8339.

Community Home Support Friday Lunch Bunch, every Friday (December 11 and 18) at Beckwith Township Hall, at 12 noon. Transportation available. Info/reservation: 613-253-0733.

Cribbage, every Tuesday afternoon 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion, 177 George St. Everyone welcome Fifth Annual “Sing-in” the Season. A Christmas gift to the community from the Carleton Place and District Community Band. Sunday Dec. 13, 37 Franklin St., Carleton Place. 2:00. p.m. 613-2983953.

Good Food for a Healthy Baby, every Monday, 10-noon, at the Wesleyan Church (33 Central Ave. E.)Info: 613-257-2779 ext 106 (or ext 100).

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Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Arena, Thursdays, December 3, 10, 17, 10-11:30 a.m. Info: 613-283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Carambeck Community Centre, Mondays, December 7, 14, 10-11:30 a.m. Info: 613-283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Carambeck Community Centre, Wednesdays, December 2, 9, 16, 10-11:30 a.m. Info: 613-283-0095.

The Army Navy & Air Force has teamed up with Primary Care Outreach and has an Angel Tree for Seniors, 315 Townline Road East. Please drop by and pick an Angel and make a Seniors Christmas brighter.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Thursday morning, 9:00 a.m. in the Zion United Church across from the library on Franklin Street.

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Euchre- 4 hand, December 3, 7:30 pm Sponsored by the Town & Country Tenants Association, 375 Country St. Light lunch, contact Norma 613256-4179.

Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Annual Christmas Light Tour & Supper out. Monday December 14.

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Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Christmas Concert, supper and carol singing at the Clayton Hall. Friday December 11, 5-9 p.m. Please call Home Support at 613-256-4700 to reserve your seat on the bus.

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Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Holy Name of Mary School, Tuesdays, December 1, 8, 15, 6-7:30 p.m. Info: 613-283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Holy Name of Mary School, Wednesdays, December 2, 9, 16, 9:00 a.m.-1 p.m. Info: 613-283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Holy Name of Mary School, Mondays, December 7, 14, 9:30a.m.-1 p.m. Info: 613-283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Naismith School, Thursdays, December 3, 10, 17, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Info: 613-283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Naismith School, Tuesdays, December 1, 8, 15, 9amnoon Info: 613-283-0095.

The Almonte Baptist & Grace Anglican KEMPTVILLE Church, Host: “Open Doors”, 207 Reserve Street, every Tuesday afternoon starting 1st Dec from 1 till Baby Talk, Wednesday, December 9, Ontario 4pm. All are invited to drop in for a social : a cup of Early Years Centre.

Tea/Coffee & a Tea Bun. Kemptville and Area Walking Group, Monday, December 7, Wednesday, December 9, Friday, December 11, 9 a.m. Meet at the North Grenville Municipal Centre, contact Eva Francoeur 613-258-4487. Sponsor: Health Unit.

An Angel Tree for Seniors is located at Army Kemptville and Area Walking Group, Monday, Navy & Air Force 315 Townline Road East. Please November 30, Wednesday, December 2, Friday, Dedrop in before December 12th and pick an Angel cember 4, 9 a.m. Meet at the North Grenville Mufrom the tree and make Christmas a little Merrier for nicipal Centre, contact Eva Francoeur 613-258-4487. a Senior in need.

Sponsor: Health Unit.

Anniversary Committee Public Meeting #2, Snow Flurry Craft & Bake Sale, Bayfield Manor Get involved in planning for Canada’s 150th and Nursing Home, 100 Elvira St. Saturday, December 5, Carleton Place’s 200th Anniversary Celebrations. 2-4 p.m. Proceeds towards Bayfield Manor Resident’s Thursday December 10, 7 pm, The Carleton Place Council. and Beckwith Heritage Museum, 267 Edmund Street.

Call 613-253-7013 for more information.

Army Navy Air & Airforce Friday, December LANARK 11, Johnny Spinks 7pm - 11pm. It’s been a long, slow road of healing, so please come give Johnny a warm Carol Singing, Monday, December 14 6-8pm, La“Welcome Back” 315 Townline Road East. 613-253nark Learning Centre, 67 George Street. Donations 5097.

Carleton Place & District Horticultural Society appreciated for the Lanark Ministerial Christmas Bas-

kets 613-259-2207.

Carol Singing, Monday, December 14. Lanark Learning Centre, 67 George St. Christmas Craft Sale, Saturday, December 12.

Lanark Learning Centre, 67 George St. Christmas Crafts & Treasures Sale Saturday, December 12, 10-3pm. Lanark Learning Centre, 67 George Street, Info 613-259-2207 grahamanne56@ bell.net Lanark Legion L.A. Christmas Craft & Bake Sale Saturday, Dec 12, 9am-1pm Tables available now. thomsonlafosse@gmail.com. Baking, jewellry, stained glass, hand crafts and much more.

Music Jamboree at the Lanark Legion, Sat., December 12 at 2pm, 69 George St., Lanark. Everyone welcome Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Maple Grove School, Wednesdays, December 2, 9, 16, 9:3011:30 a.m. Info: 613-283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Maple Grove School, Thursdays, December 3, 10, 17, 9:3011:30a.m. Info: 613-283-0095.

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

MERRICKVILLE General Meeting, Dec. 8, 7p.m. Merrickville Legion.

Merrickville Christmas Craft Show, Dec. 12, at the Merrickville Community Centre on 106 Read St. from 10am to 4pm.

Merrickville Legion Open, Dec. 16, 7-10p.m.

Merrickville Legion Open, Dec 5, 12-4 p.m.

Merrickville Legion Open, Dec. 9, 7-10p.m.

Merrickville Legion Open, Dec.12, noon-4pm Music by Neville Wells, December 4, 7-11 p.m.

Roast Beef Dinner, 6 p.m. Merrickville Legion.

PAKENHAM “Carols for Christmas” a concert & carol sing with area musicians & performers, Sunday, December 13 at 7:30pm at Pakenham’s St. Andrew’s United Church. Info: Rhonda 613-624-5593 www.standrewsunitedpakenham.org/comingevents.html Fitness Classes Stewart Community Centre, every Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. Info: 613256-8339.

Santa Clause Parade Food Bank Collection by the Pakenham Civitan Club. Saturday, December 5, 1:00 pm.

WestJet ticket draw sponsored by the Pakenham Civitan Club will be made following the Santa Claus parade, Upper Hall, Stewart Community Centre.

Saturday, December 5.

Drummond St), baked chicken, mashed potatoes, cabbage salad, peas & corn, rolls, baking, tea & coffee.

Community Dinners, St. James Anglican Church, Saturday, Dec. 12, 12 Harvey St (corner of Harvey & Drummond St), Tortieres, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables, salad, desserts, tea & coffee.

Community Home Support - Lanark County monthly Parkinson’s Support Group, last Monday of each month, 1:30pm, Community Home Support Office, 40 Sunset Blvd, Suite 100. Info: Suzanne Bourbonnais 613-267-6400 ext 24.

Join us for a Wrapping Party, bring your unwrapped gifts, enjoy: food, fun & wrapping. Hosted by your local MomsNext. Asbury Free Methodist Church, Tuesday Dec. 15, 6-9pm. 144 Gore St East.

RSVP Amanda_neadow@sympatico.ca Lanark Lodge Pub (3rd Thursday every month).

2 p.m. Hosted by recreation dept. Info. 613-2674225.

Ontario Early Years Centre Baby Talk infant playgroup, Dance Studio, Thursdays, December 3, 10, 17, 1-2 p.m. Info: 613-283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Dance Studio, Thursdays, December 3, 10, 17, 9:30-noon.

Info: 613-283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Perth Library, Wednesdays, December 2, 9, 16. 10-noon. Info: 613-283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Taycare 100 Wilson Street, Tuesdays, December 1, 8, 15, 9:30noon. Info: 613-283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Taycare 100 Wilson Street, Mondays, December 7, 14, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Info: 613-283-0095.

Perth Civitan Bingo, every Wednesday. Opens at 6 p.m. Bingo starts at 7 p.m.

Perth Stamp Club Meeting at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 9, McMartin House, 125 Gore St. E. Info. Phil Warrington, 613-264-0724.

RCL Ladies Auxiliary meeting, Dec.3, Chinese Dinner, 6 p.m. and a gift exchange max value of $10.00, meeting 7 p.m. Dress casual and don’t forget to get in on the Early Bird Draw for Membership Dues.

RTA Central Club, Sunday, December 12, Rideau Trail Hike, Level 2, 10-12 km. Moderate pace.

Depart at 9 a.m. from Conlon Farm, Perth. Leader: Howard & Mary Robinson, 613-256-0817.

RTA Central Club, Sunday, December 6, Mackler/Ferrier Roads Loop Hike, Level 2, 10 km. Moderate pace. Depart at 9 a.m. from Conlon Farm, Perth.

Leader: Tom Pearcey, 613-284-1294.

The Bereavement Support Group, Perth Group resumes Tue., Dec. 8, 1 - 3pm at Community Home Support 40 Sunset Blvd. Info: 613-267-6400 Variety Show, Male Chorus, Rideau

PERTH Are you trying to cope with a family member suffering from a mental illness? NAMI support group, every 4th Tuesday of the month. Info: 283-2170.

Asbury Free Methodist Church, activities, snacks, hot chocolate & washroom facilities available for you family while you wait for the Santa Parade.

Sat. Dec. 5, 4:30pm. 144 Gore St East. Info:613-2672345 Bridge, Perth Duplicate Bridge Club meets 7:00 p.m., Thursday, December 10 at Perth Civitan Club.

For partnership contact Bert Picard 613-267-5305.

Community Dinners, St. James Anglican Church, sponsored by St. John’s Catholic Church, Saturday, Dec. 5, 12 Harvey St (corner of Harvey &

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Mellowdears,Tuesday 2-7 pm, December 8, Studio Theatre, Tickets available, both shows. Contact Lorne 613-264-1277.

RURAL 4 hand euchre, every Friday 7 p.m. (Potluck first Friday of the month at 5:30). Montague Forget-MeNot Seniors. Info: 613-283-8482.

4 hand euchre, Tuesday evenings 7 p.m. ABC Hall, Bolingbroke. Sponsor: ABC Seniors. Lunch and prizes.

4 hand euchre, Wednesday, December 9, 7:00 p.m. Montague Seniors Hall, Rosedale. Good prizes, good food. (613)284-1074.

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).

Ashton United Church Christmas Bake & Book Sale, Dec 5 from 9am - 12 noon. Your Christmas Baking & Holiday reading all in one stop Bethel UCW Christmas Bake Sale, & cookie order pickup, Saturday, Dec 5, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Bethel United Church, 1500 Rideau Ferry Rd. All welcome.

Blue Christmas Service, December 10, 6:30 p.m. St. Andrew’s United Church, Toledo. Christmas is not always a time for celebration and if you are feeling the blues please join us for quiet reflection, prayer, liturgy and music. All are welcome.

Breakfast with Santa, December 5, 8:30-noon.

Rosedale Hall, Montague, pancakes, sausages, beans, craft table, sponsored by Montague Volunteer Fire Dept.

Christmas Ham Dinner/Concert/Carols Clayton Community Hall, Linn Bower Lane. Clayton, 11th Dec starting at 5:30pm.

Christmas sing along and Down East music.

Middleville Church on Sunday, December 6 at 2 pm.

Clayton Hall, Olde Tyme Music & Dinner. Dec 6, 2-6 p.m., supper 5. All musicians welcome. Proceeds to Clayton Hall.

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.

Craft and Home Business Show, December 6, 11:00 am-3:00 pm, 1362 Ferguson’s Falls Road, Ferguson’s Falls, prizes, gifts and draws all day long. Coffee and Snacks Offered.

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Tickets for the show are $20 for adults and $10 for students (with ID). They are on sale at Special Greetings, 8 Russell St. E., Smiths Falls (cash only), at smithsfallstheatre.com (Paypal or credit card), and by phoneâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;613-283-0300 (credit card). Tickets for our Christmas Panto sell quickly and many performances sell out. Get yours early! As this show is great for kids, we have changed the Saturday evening performances (on December 5 and 12) to matinees that start at 2 p.m. As before, we offer Sunday matinees as well: on December 6 and 13, at 2 PM. The only evening performances are Dec. 3, 4 and 11.

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you can be quite generous when you choose to be, but sometimes you can overlook the needs of others. Pay as much attention to others’ needs as possible this week.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Little things influence how others look at you, Taurus, so make sure you get all of your ducks in a row -- especially at work. Focus on some finer details.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 You may not be in a practical mood this week, Gemini. Fortunately for you, there isn’t much of importance that needs to be done, so you are free to let loose a little bit.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 This isn’t a week to take a walk down Memory Lane, Cancer. Focus on the future rather than getting lost in nostalgia. However, let your past guide your actions a bit.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, your calendar is filling up quickly, but you cannot add any days to the calendar. Divide your responsibilities so you can better handle everything on Here’s How It Works: your slate.

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LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you are capable of making intelligent, objective decisions. Expect to find yourself with a growing list of new friends who want your advice.

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SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, it’s difficult to get a good read on any associates or friends, which could impact your plans moving forward. You may need to make a few assumptions and back track later.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, right now all you can think about is your career and your financial future. That’s okay because you’ve been meaning to give more thought to your finances and how to proceed.

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PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 It may seem like getting others to open up is a struggle this week. Find a way to communicate as best you can, Pisces.

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Dance, December 12, 8 pm-12 am, lunch 10:30 pm, Band: Top Shelf, Lyndhurst Legion.

Easton’s Corners Country Christmas, Fri. Dec. 4, 6:45 pm. Meet at United Church for wagon rides, carolling, refreshments and entertainment.

Family Karaoke Night, every Wednesday 6:309pm, Newboro Community Hall.

Festival of Trees Sharbot Lake, presents Yesterday/Today/Tomorrow, Thursday Dec. 10, 1-8pm, Dec 11, 9-8pm, Dec 12, 10-4pm. Tickets: Sally 613-2792777, Ann 613-279-2706.

Food, fun & faith celebrating, The Feast of St. Nicholas, Dec. 4, 6pm with turkey supper and crafts for children. Anglican Church Hall Newbliss. Info: 613-284-0307.

Fundraising Meeting and General Meeting, December 10 at 7 p.m. Montague Forget-Me-Not Seniors. Info: 613-283-8482.

Hilltop Jamboree, Sunday, December 13 McDonald’s Corners Agricultural Hall. Doors open noon. Supper 5 p.m. Music starts at 1 p.m.

Join us for soup and sandwich on Sunday, Dec. 13, noon, United Church Hall, Toledo. Homemade soups, sandwiches, desserts and beverage. Proceeds going to Mission and Service. Everyone welcome Middleville Ladies Pot Luck Supper. December 8, 6:30 pm at the Church. Info: Marg 613-259-2719.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Rosedale Hall, Montague, Tuesdays, December 1, 8, 15, 9:3011:30 a.m. Info: 613-283-0095.

Outdoor, Twilight Lessons & Carols to be held in the Carriage House/Sheds of St. James Anglican Church in Franktown, Sunday December 13, 4 p.m., Followed by Harvest Stew and Dessert at Centennial Hall.

Personal Sewing, every Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.

Montague Forget-Me-Not Seniors, 658 Rosedale Rd S. Everyone welcome. Call 613-283-8482 or 613283-8325.

Royal Canadian Legion Br #542, Westport, Christmas Dinner/Dance featuring Hands of Time,

Saturday, Dec 12, Cocktails 6:00 pm - Dinner 7:00 pm Dance 8-12.

Shopping bus trip. Every 2nd Tuesday of the month (December 8). Leaving Portland Community Hall, 9 a.m. Info./location 613-272-2676.

Snow Road Snowmobile Club Christmas Dinner and Live Country Music Entertainment Saturday December 19, 6 pm. Advance Tickets Required.

Contact Ruth 613-278-0477 or Alice 613-278-1020.

Snow Road Snowmobile Club “Get Ready For Christmas - Artisans, Bakers, Crafters & Sales Event” Saturday December 5, 10 am - 2 pm,Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Road. Light Lunch Available. Everyone welcome.

Spaghetti Night- First Friday every month, Dec. 4, 5-7 p.m. Legion, Br. 231, Portland.

Spirit of Christmas in the Village of Oxford Mills, Friday & Saturday December 4 & 5, Friday tree lighting at Maplewood 6:30-8pm, Saturday craft & decor sale.

St George’s Anglican Church, Clayton, “Light Up Our Christmas Tree Night”, Friday December 11, 7pm. Carols and Traditional Songs, Light Refreshments. Suzanne 613- 256-5499.

St. Mary’s Anglican Church ACW is having their Annual Christmas Bake Sale. Saturday, December 5 starting at 9am, Newboro Community Hall.

The ABC Association has an online fundraiser set up with Pampered Chef . Please pick up a catalogue at the hall with ordering info. Contact Ann 613-273-8232 The Country Music Jamborees held at the ABC Hall the first Sunday of the month have been cancelled due to lack of interest. There will be none Dec 6.

The Ennis Sisters’ Christmas Show, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2:00 pm, Joshua Bates Centre. The sisters, from Newfoundland, will thoroughly entertain you and put you in the Christmas spirit. 613-924-2044, Debbie 613-924-2056 Toledo Legion, Dance, December 6 featuring Matt Hayes, doors open at 1 and dancing is from 2-5 followed by a hot supper.

Craft Sale/Dart Tournament, Saturday DecemWrite for Rights. Take part in Amnesty International’s annual letter-writing campaign. Thursday, ber 5, 9-3p.m., Dart Registration 10am, RCAFA December 10, 4-8 p.m. Jocelyn Rait, 101 Water St, Hall, Abbott St., Contact: Kristine: 613-430-9264.

Duplicate bridge every Monday at 7pm & TuesAndrewsville. Phone 613-269-4050 for details. day 1pm, Smiths Falls Legion. Partnerships: Iris Winston 613-256-4747.

Duplicate Bridge every Monday evening, 7pm, SMITHS FALLS Legion Br. 95, 7 Main St. E., 613-283-2690.

Duplicate Bridge Lessons with Games every 40 Plus Singles Dinner & Dance, Smiths Tuesday afternoon, 1pm, Legion Br. 95, 7 Main St. Falls Civitan Club, #12468 Hwy 15 N. Saturday, De- E., 613-283-2690. cember 12. Supper 7 p.m. Dance 8 p.m. Info: Betty EA- Emotions Anonymous- 12-step organiza613-285-5557 or Alice or Wanda 613-205-1234. tion working toward recovery from emotional dif“A Musical Winter Walk” with the Rosedale ficulties (marriage, children, grief, etc). Meetings Singers, Sunday, December 13, 2pm, Westminster (every Tuesday)- December 8, 7 p.m. Salvation Army Presbyterian Church. Proceeds go to the work on Church (side door). 613-283-0960. the Church.

Family Fun Bingo, Sunday December 6, 1:00Bagpipe band practice, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Ma- 4:00 p.m., RCAFA Hall, Abbott St., Contact: Carol sonic Hall, 46 Russell St. W. New members welcome. 613-284-0305.

Info: Wayne 283-9792, cell 284-7038 or www.gorFish & Chips, December 11 and every second donpipeband.com Friday, 4-7pm, Smiths Falls Legion Br 95, Canadian Better than a Doctor, Better than a Lawyer, Bet- Room. ter than a Psychiatrist, His name is Jesus. For prayer, Harmony Club 162, 61 Cornelia St. Darts every anytime call U ME- PRAY (613)863-7729 local call Thursday. 1:30 p.m. Info: 613-283-4684. or (613)283-3465.

Heritage House Museum, fully decorated for Bid Euchre, Every Monday evening Smiths the season, open daily 10:30-4:30pm. Take a drive by Falls Legion Br. 95, 7 p.m. Info 613-283-2690 in the evenings for a special glimpse of the house at Bingo, every Thursday evening, 7 p.m. Royal night. 11 Old Sly’s Road. 613-283-6311. heritageCanadian Legion Br 95. Info: 283-2690. house@smithsfalls.

Christmas Bazaar & Craft Sale, Van Horne ReHeritage House Museum, Saturdays & Sundays, tirement Residence, 25 Van Horne Avenue, Friday December 5-20, 10:30-4:30pm. holiday exhibitions, December 4, 10:00am-2:00 pm. Information Marie artisan marketplace, art show. 11 Old Sly’s Road.

613-284-8080.

613-283-6311. heritagehouse@smithsfalls.

Christmas Concert and Sing-along by SFDCI Heritage House Museum, Victorian Family Reunion Band, Sunday, December 6, 2-3 p.m. First Christmas Party. December 6, 1-4pm. Share in the Baptist Church. sights, sounds and flavours of an 1860s Christmas.

Come find your story! Family History Center. 11 Old Sly’s Road. 613-283-6311. heritagehouse@ over 4 billion names! 7283 Roger Stevens Rd.. Wed. smithsfalls.

1-4pm Call 613-283-0711 for more info.

Jamboree - Open Stage, December 20, Music Come Join Club 60 for games-entertainment at 1pm - 6:30pm and Dinner 5pm Smiths Falls Legion Branch 95 Legion every 2nd & last Tuesday of the Br. 95. Info: 613-283-2690 month at 1:30 pm. Everyone Welcome.

Lanark County Brain Injury Survivors Group, Contract Bridge, Hanley Hall, downstairs, every meeting. Every Tuesday, 10 a.m.-noon. Tricas, 88 Wednesday 1 p.m. Info: 613-283-6116.

Cornelia St. W. Mental Health Support for family members, 2nd Tuesday of the mnth 7-9pm, 88 Cornelia St. West at The Link. Contact mentalhealthfamilies@gmail. com Ontario Early Years Centre infant playgroup, 91 Cornelia St West, Mondays, December 7, 14, 1-2 p.m. Info: 613-283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Duncan J. Schoular School, Mondays, December 7, 14, 9:3011:30 a.m. Info: 613-283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Lower Reach Kinsman Building, Thursdays, December 3, 10, 17, 9-noon. Info: 613-283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, OEYC, Tuesdays, December 1, 8, 15, 9-noon. Info: 613-2830095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, p (parent-run), OEYC, Fridays, December 4, 11, 18, 9-11 a.m. Info: 613-283-0095.

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Trinity United Church, Wednesdays, December 2 8, 16, 9-noon. Info: 613-283-0095.

Revelation Seminar, every Monday, Seventh Day Adventist Church, 333 Hwy 29 (just past the mall), 7-8:15pm, Everyone Welcome.

Scotiabank in Kemptville, Christmas basket fundraiser 2 draws. All proceeds will go to the North Grenville accessible transit. W The draw will take place December 22.

Smiths Falls Duplicate Bridge club meets Monday, December 7, 7:00 p.m. and Tuesday, December 8 at 1:00 p.m. in the Legion Hall on Main Street.

Smiths Falls Knitting & Crochet Club, meetings every Tuesday 1-3 p.m. Smiths Falls Seniors Activity Building (across from Hospital).

Trinity United Church, National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women worship service. December 06, 2:00pm. Hosts: S.F. Women’s Inter-church Group. All Welcome. Contact person: Norma Wrightly 613-283-2877/ Youth Darts, every Sunday afternoon, 1-4pm, Royal Canadian Legion Br 95.

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IN MEMORIAM BAKER - In loving memory of our dear Mom, Mother-in-law, Grandmother and GreatGrandmother, Eileen Baker, July 18, 1917 -December 3, 2009.

When days are dark and friends are few Dear Mother, how we think of you.

Friends are friends if they are true, We lost our best friend when we lost you.

Forever in our hearts John, Sharon and Chris John, Cindy and Dana Nick, Kyle and Kassie

HAPPY SWEET 16th BIRTHDAY Peyton McKimm December 3, 2015 Love Mom and Dad & Riley

HAPPY 18TH BIRTHDAY TO MISS HOLLY COUGHLIN! December 2, 2015 It is so hard to believe you are now 18. Years fly by so fast.

If I could pass on advice it would be to capture every moment you can and hold onto it as a cherished memory because they will stay forever within your heart.

Always remember, God is not finished with you yet.

Love you to the moon and back Mom, Matt, Haydn, Hayley, Livia and Lucy XOXO

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CHOQUETTE, Juliette In loving memory of my dear mother, who passed away in December.

Peacefully sleeping, resting at last, Her weary pains and trials are past, In silence she suffered, in patience she bore, Till God called her home, to suffer no more.

Love from daughter Pierrette

TRUELOVE-BONHOMME Terry & Susan Truelove (of Perth, Ont.) are delighted to announce the marriage of their daughter, Carolyn, to Tom Bonhomme, son of Ray & Jan Bonhomme (of Portland, Ont.).

Carolyn & Tom celebrated their intimate wedding at the beautiful Upper Scotch Line home and gardens of Carolyn’s grandparents, Al & June Morrison, on Aug. 14th, 2015. We are very proud and thrilled, and wish them both a lifetime of love, health and happiness!!

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BRADEN FIELDING Jo Ann Selvey and Stephen Fielding are pleased to announce the graduation of their son, Braden, from Queen’s University, Kingston. Braden received his Bachelor of Arts in Health Studies and his Bachelor of Nursing Science.

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Our sincere thanks to family and friends for their support and kindness during a very difficult time, the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend Adele â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dellaâ&#x20AC;? Dowdell. We thank everyone for the beautiful flower arrangements, food and donations. Special thanks to Rev. Gerald Kerr, Brad Mills and St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Church Women for the lovely service, music and luncheon. We greatly appreciate that Glenn and Ken Wright were part of the funeral service for their sister. Thanks to the Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dacre Family Funeral Home for their professional service.

Diane and George, Faye and John, Bev, Sharon and Bruce and families

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Many thanks to everyone who sent me the beautiful get well cards and your visits while I was in Queensway Carleton Hospital for two weeks in September and then to the Carleton Place Manor for two weeks in October and since my return home. Your visits, cards and flowers has meant alot in helping me get better.

Many thanks to my wonderful family for helping both my husband and I cope with my illness.

Also to all the Doctors and Nurses and staff in Carleton Place Hospital and Queensway Carleton and the C. P. Manor.

God Bless Everyone With love and thank you Jean Lay

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The family of Mel Dixon would like to thank everyone who supported them with prayers, online condolences, phone calls, flowers, cards, food and donations in Melâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory.

Thanks to doctors and staff of G.W.M. and Smiths Falls Hospitals, the C.C.A.C. and care partners, the ladies at Day Away program and respite at Smiths Falls. Thanks to Blair and Son for their professionalism and the ladies delicious luncheon. Thanks to Rev. Michael Perreault, Ottawa Rothwell United Church for his comforting words. Thanks to the Perth Citizens Band quintet at the funeral and the solo at the cemetery. Thanks also to the pallbearers. God bless all of you.

Reta, Lisa, Paul and Olivia (Livvy)

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As I sit here in the Heart Institute, I reflect over the past few months. Donna and I would like to thank Tom and Cheryl Dunlop, Kevin Carnrite and the Dalhousie Glenn Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Twilight group for their hard work and fundraising for the Heart Institute. So greatly appreciated. We would also like to thank all neighbours, friends and family for their support and calls. The acts of kindness toward our family have been overwhelming. A great big thank you to my little brother for stepping up and taking over the big show. I know it has been tough - hard work - but I rest easy with you on the rig.

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The family of the late Wilma Craig wish to express their deepest appreciation to family, friends and clergy for their kindness and support during a most difficult time. Your sympathy and thoughtfulness will always be greatly remembered and deeply appreciated.

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4 KIA Rondo, winter tires with rims Nord Frost Cedar rails, pickets & 205/60R-16 96T XL, excel- posts for sale, as well as lent condition $390; rough sawn cedar & pine Woods Chest Freezer 9 cu lumber. Call or text ft excellent condition $75. 613-913-7958.

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James “Jim” Herbert

Helmer, Jeanine E. (nee Piche)

Peacefully surrounded by family and loved ones on Friday, November 27, 2015 in her 85th year.

Loving wife of Jack. Cherished mother of Kevin (Bonnie), Donna Dunnagan (Bill), the late Gary, and Valerie Spence (Doug), Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren, Jason, Danielle, Jordan and Nicholas. Predeceased by brothers Maurice (Therese) and Marcel (Jeannine) and brother-in-law Terry (Carley).

Fondly remembered by many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to visit the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Ave., Carleton Place on Friday, December 4, 2015 from 10 a.m. until time of service in the Chapel at 11 a.m. Interment Capital Memorial Gardens, Ottawa.

For those desiring donations to the Carleton Place Hospital Foundation or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. www.barkerfh.com

Suddenly at home on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 in his 70th year.

Beloved husband of Betty Gordon. Loving father to Sherman, Jason (Dawn) and George. Cherished grandfather of 5. Dear brother of Donna, Jackie, Gloria, Ron, Tracy and Frances. Predeceased by his father Buck Young, mother Doreen Gordon and his sister Patsy. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. As per Jim’s wishes biocremation has taken place and a celebration of his life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion on Sunday, December 6, 2015 at 2 o’clock. As expressions of sympathy donations to TriCounty Addiction Services would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca

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Cheryl Anne

Peacefully, after a courageous battle with cancer Cheryl went to join her Lord and Saviour on Friday, November 20, 2015 surrounded by the love of her earthly angels in her 62nd year. Beloved wife of Jack McConnell. Loving sister of Judy (Brian Kelly), and Sharron (Bill Stilwell).

Dear sister-in-law to Patricia Shields and Donald (Donna) McConnell, and niece of Laurine Brayton and Wayne (Paddy) Brayton. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her mother Rita and her father John Shields, and by her two infant sisters Heather-Laurine and April-Dawn. The family wish to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of both the Kingston General Hospital Palliative Care Team as well as, the Smiths Falls Hospital 2nd floor for their wonderful compassionate care. Special thanks to her dear friends Art, Cathy and Marion, Father Rod McNeil and all her friends who have sat and spent time with her over these last few months.

God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be so He put His arms around you and whispered, “Come to Me” With tearful eyes we watched you and saw you pass away and although we love you dearly we could not make you stay. A Golden heart stopped beating hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best A Memorial Service for Cheryl Anne was held at the Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls, on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 2 o’clock. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or L.A.W.S. would be greatly appreciated by the family. Online condolences can be made at www.lannin.ca.

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

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Peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, November 28th at the Brockville General Hospital Palliative Care Centre; Kenneth Carr, at the age of 74 years. Beloved husband of the former Alice Haley. Loving father of Gary Carr (Brooke) and cherished grandfather of Brandon, Rebecca and Ethan. Dear brother of Doug Carr (the late Jenny) and Mavis Strain (the late Bob). Ken was a devoted brother-in-law to Alice’s siblings, the late Mary and the late Lloyd Lombard, Irene and Don Boulton, the late Jim and Betty Haley, Ella and Ed Cox, the late Janie and Murray Botham, and Bill and Susan Haley. He will be fondly remembered by several nieces and nephews, especially Wendy and Laird Gillespie. He was predeceased by his parents, Seth and Ethel Carr. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at Irvine Funeral Home and Chapel, 4 James Street East, Brockville, Wednesday, December 2nd from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and after 1:30 p.m. Thursday. A ceremony celebrating Ken’s life will be held in the Chapel at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 3rd. Interment will take place at Oakland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario or Brockville and District Palliative Care will be gratefully acknowledged. Send condolences, place a donation, light a memory candle or share a special thought of Ken online at www.irvinememorial.com

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Hendrik ‘Henk’ Berkloo

Henk was born in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, on May 7th, 1920.

He passed away peacefully in hospital in Perth on Saturday, November 28th, 2015. Beloved husband of Anna (De Jager) Berkloo. Dearly loved father of Annemarie and Chris Dragt with their family, Mieke and John Stacey with Madigan, Amelia and Daniel; Jeffrey Dragt and Benjamin Dragt; Linda Berkloo with her family, Sasha Richards and Jeffery Tomkins with Phineas and Rowan; Wilma and Michael Wattie with their family, Jared and Paige Wattie with Ella and Oscar; Mikaela Wattie and Travis Sonnenburg with Nora Sonnenburg, Ezra Wattie and Magdalyn Wattie; Teresa and Kenneth Pomykala with their family, Taylor Pomykala and Melissa Bach, Kaitlyn and Chris Pasma, and Logan Pomykala; and Paul Berkloo. The family would like to extend their thanks to the staff of the ACE Unit at Brampton Civic Hospital and of The Maples at Lanark Lodge. In remembrance, contributions to the Lanark Lodge Memorial Fund would be appreciated. The services for Henk will be held privately for his family.

Arrangements are in the care of Blair & Son Funeral Directors, Perth.

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

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Bev died peacefully, in hospital, Smiths Falls on Saturday, November 28, 2015 surrounded by the love of her family at the age of 58. Beloved wife for over 28 years of Tim Buchanan. Loved and respected mother of John, Alanna (Steve McGlade) and Brett Buchanan.

Cherished daughter of Doris (the late Ernie) Dorman, sister of the late Bonnie Dorman and daughter-in-law of Donna (the late John) Buchanan. Special niece of Margaret Kelly, Jim Maley and Laura Jewett. Sadly missed by Tim’s family; Harry (Donna) Buchanan, David (Jan) Buchanan, Johnna (Rob) Hoffman and Edlyn (Lee) Bennett. Fondly remembered and sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.

Bev was a longtime correctional officer serving for many years at the Rideau Correctional and Treatment Centre in Burritt’s Rapids and following closure moved to the St. Lawrence Valley Correctional and Treatment Centre in Brockville. She was highly respected and loved by her co-workers all of whom have been there for her during this difficult time. She will be sadly missed by her companion “Marley” and her huge circle of friends and co-workers. “When you die, that does not mean that you lose to cancer. You beat cancer by how you live, why you live, and the manner in which you live.” Family and friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 112 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls on Friday, December 4, 2015 from 1:00 until 4:00 p.m. A celebration of life gathering will follow at Rob Roy’s Pub 1-33 Centre St., Smiths Falls after 5:00 p.m. In memory of Bev, donations may be made to the Smiths Falls Community Hospital Foundation (Palliative Care).

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Peacefully at the Perth District Hospital on Friday, November 27, 2015 in his 92nd year.

Beloved husband of the late Edna Kern (nee Lavigne). Sadly missed by his good friends Lillian Balfour and Howard and Shelley Burns. Predeceased by his parents Adolf and Johana Kern as well as his brothers and sisters. Fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. As per John’s wishes there will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church, Smiths Falls, on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 11 a.m.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to any charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca

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WOERMKE, FlOREncE “chiquita” July 22, 1913 – nOvEMbER 22, 2015

Peacefully at the Miramichi Lodge, Pembroke on Sunday morning, November 22, 2015. Florence “Chiquita” Woermke formerly of Carp passed away in her 103rd year. Florence was predeceased by her parents, Stewart Hamilton and Florence Platt; her husband, Orville Woermke and her son, Stewart Woermke. A Funeral Service was conducted in St. James Anglican Church, Carp on Tuesday morning, December 1, 2015 at 11 o’clock. Private interment St. Stephen’s Anglican Church Cemetery, Buckingham, Quebec. In memory of Florence, a donation to St. James Anglican Church, Carp would be appreciated.

Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

Funeral Home Chapel and Reception Centre, Brockville (613) 342-2828

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It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of John Stuart Neilson on Wednesday November 25, 2015.

Loving husband for 56 years of his dearly missed wife Jeannette (deceased).

They are together again. He will be dearly missed by his children, Cynthia (Glenn), Donna (Brad), Hugh (Jenn) and granddaughters, Jenn (Brendan), Carly (Shawn) and Daniella. He will be sadly missed by his sister Norma Smith and his nephews, Chris (Connie) Bruce (Cynthia) Jeff, niece, Lori and great-nieces Leah, MacKenzie and Brianna. John spent many years with the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario and continued with his career as a Real Estate Appraiser into retirement.

His love of fishing, hunting and curling occupied much of his time over the years, as did his time at their summer home in Westwood Ontario. John had a deep and meaningful love for all of his family and friends, he enjoyed nothing more than to spend time with those he loved. Friends and family were received at Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main St S., Newmarket, on Monday November 30th at 1:00 with a service following at 2:00.

Interment at the Westwood Community Cemetery was held on Tuesday December 1st. If desired, donations can be made to Heart & Stroke Foundation.

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Leach Leach, Robert John (Bob)

Bob passed away peacefully, in hospital, Smiths Falls surrounded by the love of his family on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at the age of 74.

Beloved husband for 45 years to the late Mary Maureen (McCarthy) Leach.

Dear friend and companion of Dorothy Michaelis. Loved father of Cynthia (Sean) Watson, Jack (Wendy) and Chris (Marsha). Cherished grandfather of Matthew (Chelsey), Elizabeth, Robyn (Matt), Josh, Jenna (Kyle) and great-grandfather of Riley. Dear brother of Ron (Claire), Gerry (Ellen), Garry (Gloria), Terry (Bonnie) and Rod (Karen).

Fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, extended family and many good friends. Family services were held at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls. Interment took place at St. Bede’s Cemetery, Nolan’s Corners. In remembrance, donations to St. Bede’s Church or Cemetery would be appreciated.

Mary Steeds

Mary passed away peacefully at the Broadview Nursing Home in Smiths Falls on Monday November 30th, 2015 at the age of 87 years. She was predeceased in 2007 by her beloved husband Ronald Steeds. Mary was the loving mother to Ron (Jennifer Bayne), Susan (Fred Toop) and Randy (Joanne Ponting) and cherished grandmother to Hannah. She will be sadly missed by the Holowka family and many friends. All funeral arrangements will be private for the family. In remembrance of Mary contributions to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Arrangements are in the care of Blair & Son Funeral Directors, 15 Gore St., West Perth.

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

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IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

EDWARDS, Kathleen (Kay) (nee Saunders) Jan. 1, 1934 - Dec. 5, 2006 – In loving memory of a cherished wife, mother, nan, great-grandma..

They say there is a reason They say that time will heal.

But neither time nor reason Will change the way we feel.

For no one knows the heartaches that lies behind our smiles.

No one knows how many times we have broken down and cried.

We want to tell you something, so there won’t be any doubt.

You’re so wonderful to think of but so hard to live without.

Love always and forever: Charlie Sherri, (Peter) Peter Charles (Lana) Rivir, Ashlynn, Bauer Wansbrough Cory (Crystal) Skyler and Davin Wansbrough

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IN MEMORIAM

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

Barrie Helen A. (Fulton) Barrie

Peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family at Perth Community Care Centre, Perth on Thursday, November 26th, 2015, Helen passed away at the age of 85. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Clarence ‘Suzie’ Barrie in 2011.

Loved mother of Diana (Les) Cross and Heather (Mark) Bovington. Cherished grandmother of Jason Cross, Shelley (Sean) MacKenzie, Trevor (Allison) Bovington, Jonathon Bovington (Alison Budarick and her daughter Mackenna) and Tammy (Brooks) La Combe. Special great grandmother of Isabella and Sefton MacKenzie and Dakota La Combe.

Helen will be lovingly remembered by her sister Betty (Al) Sinderly. The service will be held privately for her family. In remembrance, contributions to the Salvation Army or the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Arrangements are in the care of Blair & Son Funeral Directors, Perth.

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

In memory of Bob Rintoul, December 5, 2013 Those we love remain with us, For love itself lives on.

And cherished memories never fade, Because a loved one is gone.

Those we love can never be, More than a thought apart, For as long as there is memory, They’ll always live on in our hearts.

Our heartache is everyday, Loneliness is never far away, Life goes on As it is said, But not told how Tough it really is.

Life has evolved As you thought, Surprises some, Mostly not.

We miss your insight, intelligence, handyman talents, decision making, laughter, hugs and especially your caring and loving ways. Now with your father – both watch over us all.

My wonderful husband and exceptional father.

We will always love you.

Cathy and Jamie

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FOR SALE Loveseats for sale $10.00 each. Some wear on seat cushions, but otherwise in great condition, solid frame.

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Property Wanted

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Mallorytown: Leeds Road #5, like new, 2400 sq ft incomplete shell home & garage, wooded lot. $74,900.

Call Gerry Hudson 613-449-1668 Kingston Sales Representative Rideau Town and Country Realty Ltd, Brokerage 613-273-5000

MYERS – In loving memory of Scott Joseph George, who passed away January 14, 1998 and Barbara Jean, who passed away December 4, 2012.

There’s a family who misses you dearly, In a home where you used to be, There’s a family who wanted to keep you, But God willed it not to be.

You left many happy memories, And a sorrow too great to be told, But to us who loved and lost you, Your memory will never grow old.

“With Christ which is better by far” (Phil: 1:23) Lovingly remembered by the Myers and McDougall families

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HERMER – In loving memory of a wonderful sister Vera Bernice Bates who passed away on December 6, 1999.

It’s so strange that those we need, And those we love the best, Is just the one God called away, And took her home to rest.

But every time I think of her, I seem to hear God say, Have faith and trust my promise, We will meet again some day.

Sadly missed Always remembered Loving brother, Donald

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In memory of Bob Rintoul, December 5, 2013 That smiling face, That sense of humour, That dedication, We miss you so much.

You will never be forgotten.

Ken, Nancy, Brian, Chris Hedderson Helen MacFarlane

FORREST In loving memory of my dear husband, Charlie Forrest who passed away three years ago today on December 4, 2012.

Thank you for the years we shared, Thank you for the way you cared.

Sadly missed along life’s way, Quietly remembered everyday.

No longer in my life to share, But in my heart You are always there.

Your memory is my keepsake, With which I’ll never part, God has you in His keeping, I have you in my heart.

Ever remembered, ever loved.

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Square dancing outfits, TD Logging, tandem loads Ariens snowblowers, in waist 28-30, 613-258-7819 firewood logs, all hard- stock, ready to go. 36 wood, $1,250. Soft wood month 0% financing $67/single. Minimum 6 O.A.C. Free local delivSteel Buildings/Metal cord. Cut and split fire- ery. Service after sales Buildings, Up to 60% Off! wood, $350/cubic, since 1999. Pete’s Lawn 30x40, 40x60, 50x80, screened, no debris. Visa & Marine 613-267-7053.

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Please call features, changes speeds, 613-797-2563 or email MUSIC measures & heart rate, pictures to preset workouts, several displays on the console. Guitars, Amplifiers, any chazjo@magma.ca $400. 613-264-0734. quality used instruments Steel Frame work from a wanted at MILL MUSIC. 12X20, 6 rafter garage in a We pay top dollar cash for box. no cover required. Call FIREWOOD instruments. 22 Raglan 613-256-3791 Almonte.

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5 Generations of firewood w w w . m i l l m u s i c . c a Wanted - furnace oil, will sales, all hardwood, cut 613.432.4381 remove tank if possible. and split. Volume disCall 613-479-2870. count. Outdoor furnace Piano Technician, Certified, wood also available.

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Guild, extensive experience with tuning, repairing and 1993 Chev 305 Silverado Dry Firewood, $100/cord rebuilding. Contact Grant 1/2, $1,500 as is. For + delivery, Home piling Pattingale at 613-284-8333, parts. By appointment only 613-285-0213. service available for addi- 1-877-742-6648 or tional fee. 613-264-5860 www.piano4u.ca 1997 Chev Blazer S10, leave message.

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6 1 3 - 8 8 9 - 6 0 5 8 , Carp. Call Wenda Cochran 2005 Buick Allure, 613-258-3854 (leave mes- 613-256-2409.

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JOYCE E. FINDLAY Those special memories of you will always bring a smile, If only we could have you back just for a little while.

Then we could sit and talk again, like we used to do.

You always meant so very much, and always will do too.

The fact that you are no longer here, will always cause us pain.

But you are forever in our hearts, until we meet again.

Missing you everyday Love your family, your heart

HUFF, Christopher J. June 17, 1962 - December 4, 2010 Five years have passed us by, Five years and we still ask why.

The pain of losing you is sharp, It’s broken our spirits and broken our hearts.

Life as we knew it is long gone, But your memory will forever linger on.

If we could have a lifetime wish, A dream that would come true, We’d wish with all our hearts, For yesterday and you.

Mom, Dad, brothers Peter, Jeff, Brian and their families

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2009 blue Chevrolet Impala SE, 83,000 kms, 4 door sedan, automatic transmission, power steering and windows, AM/FM radio/CD. $6,500 as is. 613-283-3528.

Heavy Duty Double ATV Trailer, side load, good condition with acc. $1200.

613-264-0384.

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For Sale, 1990-97 Hardtop roof for Mazda Miata. $750. 613-264-6058.

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We repair, modify or demolish any size of structure.

Salvaged buildings, timber and logs for sale.

Various size buildings.

Fully insured.

John Denton Contracting

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2013 Car Hauler, 16ft, tandom, oil sprayed, 10,000 pd capacity. Electric brakes on both axles. asking $3500. 613-264-6058.

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Christmas Sale, books, DVD’s and tractor parts.

Save up to 60%. www. diamondfarmtractorparts.com or www.diamondfarmcanada. com. 16385 Telephone Road.

Brighton 613-475-1771, 1-800-481-1353.

Horse hay, very good quality, 4x4 round bales, stored inside, delivery available.

Dave 613-267-5507.

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Tractor, MF135. 3 cylinder Perkins diesel. New engine, clutch, brakes, gauges, paint & much more. Must see. $6000. JD 1120, diesel, with loader, down pressure, many new parts, excellent shape. $8900. 16385 Telephone Road. Brighton.

613-475-1771, 1-800-481-1353.

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

Contact Bob Perkins at 613-342-6030.

Set your dog free with a Dogwatch Hidden Fence System. Service and installation of any system.

1(800)647-3307. www.dogwatchontario.ca

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Hydro extra. days 613-258-7454.

Available December 1. $ 8 2 5 / m o n t h .

1 Bedroom Apartments 613-283-1697. downtown Perth, $700 utilities included. Carleton Place, 1 bed613-267-6115 room apartment, centrally located $800 + heat & hy1 Room for rent, 42 dro & 2 bedroom execuChurch St West, Smiths tive waterfront apartment Falls, working quiet per- centrally located $1200 + son, all inclusive, heat & hydro. Please con$110/wk. 613-812-2400. tact Pat 613-451-0064.

2 bedroom apartment, Available Immediately, 41 Sunset Towers, Perth, OnContact Bud tario. @ 613-267-0567

Carleton Place- 3 bedroom, semi-detached, off-street parking, $1,000/month plus utilities. No appliances.

613-327-1698.

2 x 2 bedroom ground floor apartments for rent.

Heat and Hydro included, located in quiet rural area between Perth and Franktown. Lots of outdoor space for parking and kids to play. One available immediately, new kitchen. one in Jan with large storage area. Please contact 613-808-1867.

Available immediately, Smiths Falls, 2 bedroom house in quiet area. $900/month plus utilities.

613-283-7000.

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1 bachelor apartment $750 includes fridge & stove. Room with private kitchen, private bathroom $690 includes fridge & stove. Room with private bathroom $600, must share kitchen area, includes bar fridge & microwave. All rooms & apartments include heat, hydro, laundry facilities, basic internet & cable. For rent in Appleton, indoor storage $85/mnth, outdoor storage $50/mnth. Call Craig 613-253-7777 or e m a i l info@countycabs.com

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3 bedroom home, Perth, for mature adults, well maintained, heat, hydro, water, fridge, stove, washer and dryer included. $1,350/month. Call Perry 613-284-4191, Weagle Realty Ltd. Brokerage.

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Adminstrator/Director of Care

Carleton Place, Seniors 50â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Plus Building. No smoking, no pets. First & last months rent $750.00 & up. 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. Seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1 Month Free Discount. Call 613-863-6487 or 613-720-9860 Code Apartments. Smiths Falls. Spacious, bright, 2 bedroom in clean, quiet, adult building. Fridge, stove, parking, laundry facilities. 613-283-7779.

Kinburn/Woodlawn, 25 minutes to Kanata. 2 homes, each 3 bedrooms, 5 appliances, 1-$995 + Hydro, heat included, 1-$1185 + utilities.

613-832-1557.

Near Downtown Perth Large, Bright, 2 bedroom apartment includes appliances, water & heat, storage & garage, no smoking, no pets. $975.

613-201-2989.

Pakenham- 2 bedroom, 3rd floor apartment.

Fridge, stove, parking, storage, common yard.

Many recent upgrades. $795 includes heat and hot water. 613-884-0166.

613-269-2590

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This Retirement/Assisted Living Residence offers a unique opportunity for a R.N. or R.P.N. with management experience to play a leadership role in further enhancing our commitment to quality services for our residents.

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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

at 613-283-5555.

Perth- 2 bedroom apartment $750/mth, in modern, well maintained, centrally located building.

Security/intercom system, professionally maintained, laundry facilities. Parking included.

Plus hydro.

613-298-2983.

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Perth, 2 bedroom apt $800 plus hydro. Available i m m e d i a t e l y .

613-267-4831.

Perth, 10 Craig St. 2 bedroom apartment in quiet, clean, adult building.

Fridge, stove, parking and laundry included. $820/month + utilities.

Phone 613-283-5996.

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613-267-1392.

Room for rent in nice, cozy home, Carleton Place, allinclusive, $375 Available i m m e d i a t e l y .

613-257-8862.

Perth, 2 bedroom apartment & Bachelor apartment, fridge & stove included, $815/$550 + utilities. First & LMR required. Smoke/pet free.

613-229-5959.

STORAGE

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Indoor storage of all sizes Outdoor storage also available 613-285-5507 Smiths Falls 613-264-0213 Perth

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LUXURY APARTMENTS COLONEL BY now has one and two bedroom units available.

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All units have central air. Located in a great neighbourhood close to the County Fair Mall in Smiths Falls.

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Room for rent, quiet working person, near Tweed plant, Smiths Falls.

Shamrock Apartments, Perth, 2 bedroom apartment $850/mnth includes Perth- Bachelor (available heat and hydro. No smokno pets. now) and 2 bedroom, ing, (available Jan. 1), fridge, 613-264-8380. stove, parking included. Smiths Falls, 1 bedroom, Laundry facilities available. upstairs apartment on Call after 6 p.m. quiet McEwen Ave. Apart613-267-5651. ment has central A/C plus a washer and dryer with all Perth, large 4 bedroom major kitchen appliances, home, centre of town. living room, office/den Close to amenities. Living plus screened in porch. room, dining room, family Off street parking plus garroom, sunroom, large age parking included. kitchen, 2 1/2 baths. Large Heat and water utilities are property, garage, carport. covered by landlord. $1200 plus utilities. Ref- $850/mth plus hydro. First erences. 613-267-3379. and last rent required plus references. Available Jan Perthshire Lambert Lane, 1st. 613-283-0787.

2 bedroom condo, fridge, stove, microwave, dish- Smiths Falls, 2 bedwasher, washer and dryer room, 2 bath, spacious included. Main floor mas- corner unit, newly renoter and ensuite. Office/den. vated, 6 appliances, Dining room and lovely A/C, secure adult buildsunroom. Single car gar- ing, 40 Pearl St. Elevaage. Adult community. tor, parking.

No $1,350/month plus smoking. No pets. utilities.

Please call Available January 1.

613-264-0002. $1,410/month.

Call 613-275-1218.

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1 bedroom apartment 3 km from Perth, available immediately. No pets. No smoking. $550 plus utilities. 613-264-2993.

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Rideau Ferry Country Home

Newly renovated

2 bedroom condo at Sunset Towers in Perth

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15839 Hwy 7 East Perth 9-4

Seven days a week

Open Daily to Dec. 24 (Wed. & Thurs. till 8 pm)

FOR SALE

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Two bedroom for rent at Pearl St., $925 everything included. Contact Darlene 613-283-9799 or 613-207-1255.

Waterfront year round home. Sandlake Westport.

7 appliances, central air/vac. $1400 + utilties.

613-803-0996.

613-272-2820.

PERSONAL Alcoholics Anonymous 613-284-2696.

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

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

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

613-250-0290.

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A Handyman with half-ton truck. Dump hauling, wood splitting, tree removal, carpentry, siding, Criminal Record? Canadian painting, roofing, general Record Suspension (Crimi- maintenance. Call Kevin nal pardon) seals record. 613-253-4764.

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613-256-4613.

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Your resume and references must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m. Wednesday December 9th , 2015 to:

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The audit committee is comprised of two trustees and two independent members drawn from the community at large.

The primary role of the audit committee is to assist the Board of Trustees in fulfilling its duties related to governance and oversight. The duties of the audit committee fall under the following key areas: the financial reporting process, internal control framework, risk mamagement practices, performance and function of the Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s internal and external auditors, and the Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s compliance with its obligations under legislation.

The committee will meet at least three times a year, plus ad-hoc meetings as required.

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The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario is seeking a community member to serve on its audit committee for up to a two-year term, effective February 1, 2016.

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Connected to Your Community A/CP/K/P/SF - 47 - Thursday, December 3, 2015

Christa Stewart, EA/HR Coordinator Municipality of North Grenville 285 County Road 44, Box 130, Kemptville ON K0G 1J0 Telephone: 613-258-9569 x 155 Fax: 613-258-9620 e-mail: cstewart@northgrenville.on.ca The Municipality of North Grenville is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act will only be used for candidate selection.

Funded by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, and in part by the Government of Canada.

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EDUCATION & TRAINING

Busy Handyman Service looking for Snow-plow Operators and shovelers. Parttime or could lead to fulltime. Call 613-267-5460.

“THERE ARE GREAT JOBS IN THE TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY”

TRUCK TRAINING ACADEMY

10-12 Maple Avenue, Smiths Falls ON K7A 1Z5 For course information please call 1-866-529-1113 or 613-742-7499

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NEXT CLASS STARTS ON DECEMBER 14, 2015 AIR BRAKE CERTIFICATION COURSE DECEMBER 17-18, 2015

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Carrying the future safely

School Bus Drivers Wanted

Call us at 613-258-4022 or e-mail valley@sogesco.ca

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Being a school bus driver is a rewarding experience and a great opportunity to supplement your income.

Rideau Carleton Raceway Come Join Our Team!

We are looking for Kitchen Helpers, Pastry Runners and evening Bussers,.

Please send your resume to hr@rcr.net.

Sewer & Water Company Now Hiring Experienced Backhoe Operators, Pipe Layers & Tri Axle Dump Truck Driver.

Call 613-225-1333 Snowplower & shoveller wanted for the season.

Perth area. 613-264-8143.

Work at Home!! $570/weekly** Assembling Christmas Decorations + Great Money with our Free Mailer Program + Free Home Typing Program. PT/FT Experience Unnecessary G e n u i n e ! www.AvailableHelpWanted.c om

AUCTIONS

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Eastern Ontario’s Largest Indoor Flea Market

REAL ESTATE AUCTION

150 booths Open Every Sunday All Year 8am-4pm Hwy. #31 – 2 kms north of 401

@ #60 Union St, Montague, ON just off Hwy. 15 in Smiths Falls, ON (Auction Signs) on Thurs, Dec. 17/15 @ 10 am

Mchaffies Flea Market

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

Do you have 10hrs/wk, to turn into $1500/mnth using your PC and phone? Free i n f o : www.BossFree123.com Make $1000 Weekly!!

Mailing Brochures From Home.

Helping home workers since 2001.

Genuine Opportunity. No Experience Required. Start I m m e d i a t e l y . www.theworkingstation.co m

Valley Bus Lines Ltd.

If you presently have your “B” license we would like to hear from you.

Cleaners/Team Leaders for residential cleaning company based in North Gower.

Mon-Fri. No evenings, No weekends.

All travel paid. $ 1 2 . 0 0 - $ 1 6 . 0 0 / h r.

613-489-3993 or elitecleaning@storm.ca

Moving sale, indoors.

284 Rideau River Road, Merrickville (just off Hwy 43 going towards Smiths Falls).

Saturday-Sunday, November 28-29, December 5-6. (8-4) Tools, furniture, crafts, material, cothing, collectibles, yard stuff and tires.

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

Call Brent 613-283-6088.

AZ DRIVERS WANTED for Ont/Que to USA runs.

AZ graduates welcome.

Experienced driver’s may qualify for sign on bonus.

We offer a competitive pay package including: Fuel Incentive Program Government Insured Pension Plan Min. 2 hrs pay for live load or unload Paid border crossings Company paid benefits Mileage bonus program Clothing allowance program dsippel@granttrasport. com or fax: 519-662-4066.

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AUCTIONS

AUCTION SALE Sunday, December 6th @1:00pm 8115 Mill St., Community Hall North Augusta

Consisting of: many old coins, rototiller (res. Bid), silver rings, Duncan Fyfe drop leaf tables, buffet/hutch, sideboard, pine cupboard, gas dryer, small freezer, loveseat sofa bed set (mint), china cabinet, wooden table, chair sets, dresser, karaoke machine, oil lamps, crocks, old buggy jack, Coke items, old Neilson Canada map, movies, old radio tubes, old bottles, old calendars, military crests, household furniture, plus much more. Full content... www.facebook.com/townncountryauctions Auctioneer’s Note: Huge sale, many collectibles.

Town N’ Country Auctions Auctioneer: Reynolds Vander Velde Canteen – 613-926-0512

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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.

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~ Unreserved Contractor’s Special ~ The executor of this estate is serious to sell ! The property will be sold Unreserved to the highest bidder, regardless of price.

Featuring a solid cinder block home whereby this material insulates against cold & heat, reducing a home’s utility usage. Good exterior. Interior reno’s required. Featuring front & side entrances. Eat-in kitchen. Living room w/ hardwood flooring. 3 bedrooms. 3 pce bath. Basement.

60 amp service. On well & septic. 3/4 acres (+/-). Taxes; $ 1600.00 (+/-). For private viewing, terms & conditions please call our office at 613-267-6027.

Auctioneers & Qualified Appraisers JIM & TREVOR HANDS: THE VOICES OF EXPERIENCE Phone: (613) 267-6027 www.jimhandsauction.com

UPCOMING AUCTIONS

“Call or email to Book Your Auction Today” 3 Ways to Please – Call now for your FREE No Obligation Appointment 1. We can sell your items at your Home or Business by Public Auction 2. We can Transport all your items to sell at our Auction Hall grounds.

3. We can buy it Outright and pay Cash, load and leave. We Buy Estates

Sunday, December 6 2015 - Estate & Consignment Auction Auction Starts at 10 am (Preview from 9 am) to be held at our Indoor Auction Hall - 182 Glenview Road, Smiths Falls (Drummond North Elmsley Twp) Pictures, Prints, Collectibles, Antiques and more!

Expect a full day auction. See Website for 200 + Pictures!

Saturday, December 12 2015 - Annual Christmas Customer Appreciation Auction Auction starts at 10 am (Preview from 9 am) 182 Glenview Road, Smiths Falls Gift Certificates, Prizes - Regular Auction starts at 10 am followed by a Potluck Christmas Dinner at the hall at approx 5 pm.

Annual New Years Day Auction - at our Auction Hall Grounds.

Looking for antique and collectibles for this auction. To consign items email or call. See Website for the start of the pictures.

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

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Large Fund---Borrowers Wanted.

Start saving hundreds of dollars today!

We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime.

Equity counts. We don’t rely oh credit, age or income. Call anytime 1-800-814-2578 or 905-361-1153. Apply online www.captaldirect.ca

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

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

Connected to Your Community A/CP/K/P/SF - 48 - Thursday, December 3, 2015

REAL ESTATE AUCTION @ 22 Grant St., Perth, ON K7H 1X5 on Wed., Dec. 16/15 @ 10 am

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~ Math Wise, This Property Purchase Will Make Sense ~ Why ? Because it has a great lot size (66.6’ frontage x 139’ depth (+/-), has a central location to downtown, has friendly neighbours, & major upgrades are complete.

Interior reno’s are needed to make this house work better for you. Featuring an enclosed front porch. Living room.

Eat-in kitchen. Back kitchen. Attached storage room. 3 bedrooms & 4 pce bath upstairs. Newly wired (’12). 100 amp service. F/A oil furnace (new ’07). Windows, siding & roof (all new ’10). Includes stove & dryer. With a thoughtful & innovative design you can free yourself from a high mortgage, operate on a friendly-budget and lead a simpler yet fuller life. Taxes $1790.76 (+/-). Immediate occupancy. For private viewing, terms & conditions please call our office at 613-267-6027.

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Auctioneers & Qualified Appraisers JIM & TREVOR HANDS: THE VOICES OF EXPERIENCE Phone: (613) 267-6027 www.jimhandsauction.com