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Landon Bay Centre welcomed a special guest on a somewhat foggy and damp Tuesday morning.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited an area of Thousand Islands National Park. Accompanied by Parks Canada Resource Conservation Manager Sheldon Lambert and his family, the prime minister went for a 45-minute hike on one of the trails at Landon Bay just north of the 1000 Islands Parkway. Trudeau's outdoor trek was aimed at promoting investments the federal government is proposing as part of Budget 2017. In addition to up to $364 million over two years starting in 2018-19 to support Parks Canada's management of national parks, historic sites and marine conservation areas, the government has proposed $30 million over five years and starting this fiscal year to complete the Trans Canada Trail. This is in partnership with provinces, territories and indigenous communities.

"Great hike" is how the prime minister described his Landon Bay experience. Trudeau mentioned to reporters that the visit highlights an example of the many opportunities that Canadians have to enjoy nature and learn more about their country.

The prime minister shook hands with several members of the public as he left Landon Bay surrounded by a small crowd of media, staff and security. Trudeau posed for a few photos as he made his way back to the fleet of awaiting vehicles.

Local reporters and videographers were permitted to get photos of the PM's arrival and departure at the trail entrance. So-called pool photographers that cover the prime minister on a regular basis were allowed to get shots Tim Ruhnke/Metroland while Trudeau and his hiking party were on the trail.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau completes his 45-minute hike at Landon Bay on Tuesday, There was no announcement specific to Thousand Islands National Park, which is not part of the Trans March 28. The prime minister’s visit to Thousand Islands National Park was aimed at highCanada Trail. The PM’s visit gave Parks Canada officials lighting proposals in the federal budget that support trails development as well as proSee PM page 2

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April is BeADonor Month. "One organ donation can save eight lives," stated Dr. Jamie Hynd, medical lead for BGH's Trillium Gift of Life Network program. "We want our community to help save and improve lives in Ontario. I encourage everyone to register to help change a life."

There are more than 1,500 Ontarians waiting for a life-saving organ transplant each day. Although organ and tissue donation has increased significantly in the province, one person dies waiting for a transplant every three days because the number of donors still does not meet the ongoing need.

The Leeds and Grenville community has 42 per cent of its eligible population registered as organ donors, according to a BGH release.

The local hospital is encouraging staff, as well as volunteers and

visitors, to register their consent at www.beadonor.ca/brockvillegeneralhospital "It can be an incredibly challenging time when someone passes, but if they registered their consent, it takes that burden away from the family and lets them know they're helping fulfil their loved one's last wish," stated Ronnie Gavsie, Trillium Gift of Life president and CEO. A signed donor card does not mean a person is registered, the BGH release notes.

The registration process takes a few minutes to complete; the donor is asked to provide some basic information such as date of birth and health card number.

BGH will host a talk this Friday, April 7 by Donny Bristow, who received a heart transplant in 2015 after collapsing while playing hockey.

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Community and Primary Health Care joins Family Caregiver Day celebration More than three million people in Ontario provide supports for family members facing illness, disability, or challenges related to aging. But their contributions often go unrecognized.

On April 4, Community and Primary Health Care (CPHC) and the Ontario Caregiver Coalition (OCC) celebrated Family Caregiver Day by unmasking these invisible heroes of the health care system ... and their faces may surprise.

This year, three generations of caregivers — each with their own challenges — are being highlighted: Young careers — more than 500,000 family caregivers in Ontario are between 15 and 24 years old; 'Sandwich’ generation caregivers, who provide

care for both their aging parents and their own children; and elderly caregivers — nearly 375,000 caregivers in Ontario are 65 years or older.

Family Caregiver Day (April 4) aims to raise awareness about the importance of family caregivers in Ontario, according to a CPHC-OCC joint release.

“It’s an opportunity to challenge some of the pre-existing ideas Ontarians may have about unpaid caregivers, to thank them for their work, and to highlight some of the ways we can support caregivers so they can continue to provide care to their loved ones,” says Lisa Levin, chair of the OCC. On a provincial level, OCC is ad-

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YouthMAX Plus is coming to Brockville Community Hub later this month

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The Brockville Community Hub is offering a YouthMAX Plus Program by family therapist Dorothy Cook, a certified John Maxwell speaker, trainer and coach.

On April 26, the last Wednesday in the month, Cook will present the YouthMAX Plus program at the Brockville Community Hub, 10-280 Bartholomew St., Brockville, for free.

Founder John C. Maxwell in partnership with Nick Vujicic, (YouthMAX program ambassador), are passionate in bringing a program to young people that will motivate and instil a positive will for self-image.

For those not familiar with Vujicic, he's an Australian motivational speaker who has tetra-

amelia, the absence of arms and legs.

"Kids listen to them, and I have the privilege of being able to present this program," said Cook.

The program's two-tier structure comprises YouthMAX Kids, ages eight to 11 and YouthMAX Teens, ages 12 to 18 years.

John Maxwell is offering a global youth initiative, for free, the last week of April, to be facilitated by certified coaches, which Cook is.

"Any child who participates (throughout the world) or accesses me, for the last week of April, this program is free," indicated Cook. "The program can be tailored to specific needs of each youth group, school or after-school programs."

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"What youth hear is that 'I'm wrong, I'm a failure', said Cook. "This program will help them be less reactive to some of the things they hear because they will know they have importance, are valued, have self worth, dignity and the bullying attention decreases, because they are feeling better about themselves."

Cook has dedicated 30+ years working with families and has experience with at-risk young people, as well as women's shelters.

"I've got all this experience and I'm utilizing it now in a slightly different modality," shared Cook. "Coaching goes from the present to the future. I help people dig a little differently with the coaching and it is a beautiful mix, fun and positive."

The premise of the John Maxwell Team YouthMAX sessions are 3 Important Letters - Y.O.U., Your True Strength, The Kind Connection, Failure is Important to Success and 5 Steps of Success.

"One goal I had moving to this area was to go into a lot of the youth agencies, introduce myself and this is how I ended up at the Brockville Community Hub," said Cook. "The Hub is really a good fit for this model and I love the fact that in Brockville groups are working together to help one another. I've never seen this before."

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Family therapist and certified John Maxwell speaker, trainer and coach, Dorothy Cook, will offer a free YouthMAX Plus Program at the Brockville Community Hub, 10-280 Bartholomew St., on Wednesday, April 26. ties.

To contact Dorothy Cook about this program, email dorothyj@dorothyjcook.com, or go to her website, www.dorothyjcook.com or Kristina Hubert, Community Hub Coordinator on 613-340-7597 or by email kristinadhubert@ gmail.com.

Brockville is celebrating college week Monday, St. Lawrence College launched the 50 Acts Challenge, part of a week-long celebration of the college’s 50th anniversary.

St. Lawrence College enrolled its first students in 1967 and has been an integral part of the community ever since, graduating almost 90,000 students, most of wh\om continue to live and work in our communities.

“This is an opportunity for St. Lawrence College to give back to the communities that do so much to support our students,” said Glenn Vollebregt, president and CEO. The 50 Acts Challenge activities include: • Music Theatre Performance Students were to present a flash mob of a three-minute song

in the SLC Brockville cafeteria on April 4, and were also to perform a set from a recent show at a senior residence in Brockville.

• Business students will raise non-perishable goods for the Brockville Food Bank and create a new marketing plan for them.

• Pre-Health Science students will hold a bake sale to raise awareness and donations for an infant boy with a rare condition called Sandhoff disease.

Brockville city council has proclaimed the week of April 3 to 8 St. Lawrence College Week.

“This is one more example of the incredible level of support our students receive from the Brockville community,” the president stated.

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Dart tournament in Brockville aims to support victims of trauma

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If you want to help a great cause but can’t play darts, then you might want to take part in this annual tournament “just for fun.”

Victim Services of Leeds Grenville is hosting its 19th annual mixed dart tournament on Saturday, April 22 at the Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 96 in Brockville.

The event supports Victim Services with the high risk GPS tracking system program. “These are GPS-enabled tracking devices that are used by high risk victims of domestic and sexual violence,” said Sonya Jodoin, executive director of Victim Services (VS). “We’re very lucky to be able to offer this program in Leeds and Grenville. Without this fundraiser, we would not have access to these GPS devices so please come on out and join the fun!”

This mobile tracking device system has been in place for a number of years now. It’s a program that helps Victim Services keep an eye on clients whose lives may be in danger.

Giving peace of mind to victims of spousal abuse is the primary target of the GPS, which works like a lifeline in that once activated by a client, police or emergency workers can be on site to assist within moments.

"It's tracking (a victim) at all times, and once they activate it, it sends a message to the communication centre and we can dispatch emergency workers immediately," said Jodoin.

Used for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or even elder abuse, it's just one more way that Victim Services can help keep its clients safe.

"It's a tool," Jodoin said. "It won't guarantee safety, but for those in a rural area, especially where there is no cell service, it will work to keep track of a victim."

When Victim Services is called out to assist a victim of a domestic assault, staff and volunteers with the organization will help the victim with a game plan for safety measures. That may include ensuring the victim is safe from immediate threats of harm, transportation to a safe place, like Interval House, or it could mean bringing in more VS team members to help board up windows and doors, or change locks, if damage is present. If after an assessment

by VS volunteers, it appears that the victim is in immediate danger, they can be assessed for this GPS device.

"We do assess victims to see if they would like the extra protection," said Jodoin. "It won't work for someone who had the intention of going back to their abusive relationship. There are safety precautions that they must adhere to and they have to work with our staff... checking in frequently, as it's tracking them at all times."

The organization has nine GPS units at this time, and they are out all the time for a variety of reasons, noted Jodoin. “There are costs to purchase the devices when we need a new one and there are monthly monitoring costs for each device. None of these costs can be paid for

through our ministry funding so we have to fundraise to keep these devices out in the community with people who need them.”

If you would like to help with a donation for a GPS tracker, please call Jodoin at 613-341-7700, or email her at sonya@vslg.ca.

To play in the tournament, The Brockville Legion is located at 180 Park St. Registration starts at 11 a.m. with tons of prizes to give away. The cost is $20 per player, and each team must have at least two women. All entries must be received by April 10. For more information, or to register, call Donna Carriere at 613-498-6800.

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Holiday Inn Express Celebrating 10 Years In Brockville!

Business celebrates first decade of serving Brockville Holiday Inn Express & Suites and Brockville Convention Centre are marking milestones in 2017.

The hotel located on Kent Boulevard just north of Highway 401 near the Stewart Boulevard interchange is celebrating 10 years in business.

Owned by the Rehman family, the business includes 80 guest rooms, an indoor pool and hot tub as well as a workout facility and breakfast bar.

Across from the hotel, the convention centre is now in its fifth year. The facility offers 3,200 square feet of licensed venue space that can accommodate weddings,

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meetings, dinners and other gatherings of up to 300 people.

The convention centre has an in-house chef who brings her amazing dishes and ideas to clients; the Brockville facility provides catering for corporate functions or personal events as well as an on-site event planner to ensure meetings or parties run smoothly. Off-site catering is also available.

The hotel and convention centre have a combined staff of 45.

The Rehmans believe in giving back; they opened a maternity hospital in Pakistan in 2016.

The family-owned business has also been and continues to be a proud supporter of numerous causes and organizations in the Brockville community. They include the prostate cancer research golf tournament, the Leeds and Grenville OSPCA and other animal-related agencies, Bras for a Cause (breast cancer research), Huntington disease, local Scout troupes and the Grenville Fish and Game Club.

Holiday Inn & Suites and the Convention Centre will be the event sponsor of a Girls Inc. fundraising event on June 1. Other community support comes in the form of cash donations as well as contributions of everything from blankets, sheets, soaps and shampoos to rooms and special rates.

The business is also an active member of the Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce.

The team at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites and Brockville Convention Centre includes (front, from left) Stella Panopoulus, Housekeeping Manager of Holiday Inn. Amanda Lammens, Manager and Event Co-ordinator for the Convention Centre; Carlie Sommerdyke, General Manager of Holiday Inn; Sheri Herriot, Controller. Back row: Mark Birtch, Maintenance Manager for Holiday Inn Express and Convention Centre; Cindy Groenewoud, Accounting; Alicia Stratford, Front Office Manager for Holiday Inn; Kyla Bevington, Executive Chef for the Convention Centre; and Brody Fahrngruber, Marketing and Sales for both Holiday Inn and Convention Centre.

The Rehmans have built on their success in Brockville. They opened a sixstorey Holiday Inn Express & Suites and Oshawa Convention Centre last year.

The family-owned business appreciates the efforts of current and past employees who have helped make the first 10 years

a success. Holiday Inn Express and Suites also thanks its guests and the corporate clients, organizations, teams and families that have held events at the convention centre.

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YMCA receives support for aquatics

The Ontario Trillium Foundation came through for the YMCA of Brockville and Area with a grant of $53,800 from the Ontario 150 Community Capital Program. On Friday, March 31, Leeds-Grenville MPP Steve Clark (third from the left) and Trillium Grant Review Team volunteer Natalie Wood (fourth from left) presented a plaque to the YMCA of Brockville and Area board Chair Catherine Deplaedt. Others in the photos are, from left, front row, 100 Women Who Care Sue Steele, Mary Mansworth, Clark, Wood, Deplaedt, Y CEO Diana Deakin-Thomas, Upper Canada Swim Club Coach Marty McKend and Y Director of Facilities Tina Sauve. In the back row are 100 Women Who Care Deanna Clark, Northern Cables Tom Curson, Rick Trapp, George Barlow, Todd Stafford and Shelley Bacon. Donations included $9,000 from 100 Women Who Care, $5,000 from Northern Cables (for the next five years) and around $14,000 through individual donors and the Upper Canada Swim Club, which is running the matching campaign. These funds are going towards the infrastructure of the aquatic facility which involves a high-efficiency boiler, a hot water on demand system and blocks for the pool. All ages, young and old, use the D.B. Green Pool year round. Doreen Barnes/Metroland R0012769012

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As tough as it appeared to be moments after losing in overtime and ending their Central Canada Hockey League Tier 2 playoff run late Saturday night, the Athens Aeros and their supporters should be proud of their achievements. As one fan noted on opening night of the wild-card series with Westport weeks earlier, there's nothing like it.

The Jr. B club exceeded expectations by taking down Perth — the team that finished first in the division in the regular season — and then pushing another team that finished ahead of the Aeros — Richmond — to overtime in game six of a seven-game tilt. Seeing crowds of 500 at Centre 76 is a testament to the significance of the hockey club's place in the community as well as an example of how winning hockey can pack them in. As we have seen in this region, keeping a franchise viable can be a struggle. Athens has not been immune to financial challenges in the past. Hosting a total of eight home games during three playoff rounds should help the organization's bottom line moving forward.

Not that far down the road, we acknowledge the efforts of the Harrison and MacDonald families that kept Jr. B hockey going in South Grenville and Prescott for almost a decade. Their commitment was rewarded when the Rangers turned Flyers captured the Gill Cup in 2015. It's a shame that the communities of South Grenville that had three teams at that level two generations ago are, at least for the time being, going to be without that hockey presence.

Which is why Athens should be proud of what it has: a successTim Ruhnke/Metroland ful program that made it to the final four and was a bounce of the The Athens Aeros acknowledge their supporters after a to end their 2016-2017 CCHL2 Tier 2 playoff run. Atten- puck away from a game 7 in the semifinal round. Congratulations to Aeros players, coaches, volunteers and fans for their strong finish heart-breaking overtime loss at home on Saturday night dance at Centre 76 was 489. to the 2016-2017 season.

Mary was surrounded by sweet smells of Spring Audrey said it was nonsense.

Spring didn’t smell any different than any other time of the year. And she practically yelled out “smell”.

She was in a bad mood because her best friend Iva couldn’t come over that Saturday morning, because she had extra chores to do. But I knew for an absolute fact that the arrival of Spring brought with it a special smell in the air.

Mud. I could smell mud. It wasn’t an unpleasant smell, but once the snow melted and the ground was wet, I could smell mud.

Especially in our long lane where the melting snow had left deep ruts in the narrow road. And I would know Spring would be soon upon us from the smell.

And there were other signs too.

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which had to warm the whole house.

Mother said some of the little plants had to be in a cool spot, and the room would take on the sweet smell of growth. The smell of Spring.

Once the winter was broken, Mother would tell Audrey and me to open the upstairs windows when we were doing our Saturday morning chores. Even though there was still a bite in the air, Mother ordered the windows open while we stripped the beds, dusted the furniture and the floors, and turned the feather mattresses. And wafting through the open window was the smell of Spring.

I soon learned not to tell Audrey the air coming inside smelled differently than it did all winter. But to me it did.

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sheep were kept. New lambs were arriving regularly, as they did every Spring. How I loved to spend time in the barn at that time of year.

I could smell the wool. To me it had an odour all its own when winter was breaking, and not like the wool on the sheep when they were full grown. And I would think it was the smell of new birth...the smell of Spring.

Even the Northcote school began to smell differently. Galoshes weren’t needed anymore, and the boys big rubber boots were exchanged for high top running shoes, so the smell of wet socks was no longer there, and the school took on a ‘cleaner’ smell, enhanced because Miss Crosby would have started leaving the door open for a spell when morning classes began.

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smell of Spring, even when all the snow had yet to melt in the back yard.

And one day I made the mistake of scooping up a small handful of mud at the back door and Emerson saw me. He ran right into Mother to tell her I was eating it. Which was a barefaced lie. All I wanted to do was put it to my nose. To breathe deeply its musty scent. And I would sit on the back stoop and look at cleared patches in the yard where the snow had melted, and every day the patches would grow, and I knew soon the last of winter would be gone. And I could see Spring all around me, and I could smell it.

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Vimy Ridge commemoration includes Brockville area

BY DOREEN BARNES

Six members of the Brockville Rifles are attending the Centenary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. They are the Commanding Officer Lieutenant-Colonel Paul d'Orsonnens, Hon. Lieutenant-Colonel Rick Garber, 2Lt. Andrew Melchers, Warrant Officer Chris Cox, Corporal Sean Parker, at their own expense, except Rifleman Roger Varacalli.

Varacalli, an official military honour guard, will participate in the advance ceremonies and final ceremonies on Vimy Ridge.

In sharing the Brockville Rifles' schedule, Garber mentioned participating in commemorative events in Vimy, Ypres, Arras and Hill 70 and commemorating the 66,000 Canadians who perished in the First World War. "Vimy is the seminal event in the forging of the Canadian identity, a time and place where we went from being a colony to a nation," said Garber.

The first visit, Garber was in awe of the extent of the battlefield, where 100,000 brave Canadian soldiers crowded across seven miles of ridge line.

"I was awed by the soaring monument, Allward's greatest sculpture, dominating the horizon," stated Garber. "Most of all, awed by the obscenely young ages on the tombstones of the impeccably-tended Commonwealth War Grave cemeteries; 16-, 18- and 21-year-olds. Perhaps even more affected by the occasional grave of an older officer or Non-Commissioned Officer.

Awe is what I feel to this day and pride for the accomplishments of our fellow Canadians, so long ago, but never forgotten ... we will remember them!"

Following will be a visit to Normandy, primarily to the Juno Beach Centre.

According to retired Major Roger Hum, the Brockville Rifles Museum curator, "when the Brockville Rifles went overseas in the First World War, they went as the 156th CEF Battalion. It was composed of Brockville Rifles personnel and many young men from all over Leeds and Grenville. After arriving in England, they were broken up and transferred to various Canadian regiments, at the front, to replace the heavy casualties. Not all served at Vimy Ridge but two highly-decorated individuals who did were Lieutenant-Colonel Thain W. MacDowell, VC, DSO and Major Joseph E. Flanigan, DCM, MM (2)."

As many Brockvillians are aware, MacDowell is laid to rest in the Oakland Cemetery, Brockville.

In recognition, the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #96 auditorium bears his name.

Among his distinguished awards are the Victorian Cross and with his leadership skills are many combat enemy captures.

One account revealed the capture of two German officers and 75 soldiers with only two runners and himself at Vimy Ridge, April 9, 1917.

Another local hero, the most highly-decorated noncommissioned Canadian officer, was Joseph Flanigan, awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal and the Military Medal twice.

He commanded a group of linesmen.

His grandson, Derek Puddicombe, shared research and stories about Flanigan.

"My journey researching my grandfather's First World War military service has been rewarding and emotional," explained Puddicombe. "Very early on at Camp Barriefield (now CFB Kingston), my grandfather's extraordinary ability as a signaller and linesman was quickly recognized."

His grandfather was like many other young men seeking a life of adventure overseas.

"My grandfather’s introduction to battle in the Great War came in June 1916 during the Battle of Mount Sorrel and continued into September as the Canadians became heavily involved in the Battle of the Somme," said Puddicombe. "It wasn't until the wee hours of April 9, 1917, that my grandfather, along with thousands of other Canadian soldiers, finally earned the respect of the Allies and the German Army."

In those early hours, Canadian soldiers continued their assault moving closer to Hill 145, the highest, which they captured three days later.

"After the guns silenced and the Germans fled, my grandfather found the only patch of green grass left on the battlefield," said Puddicombe. "About half a dozen flowers were in bloom. He picked them and placed them in his playbook. I still have those flowers today preserved under glass."

On April 11, 2014, ceremonies at CFB Kingston, Canada's only military signals training facility, were named in memory of his grandfather.

"Even though he died in 1976 when I was 12 years old," indicated Puddicombe, "I think about him every day of my life and the greater sacrifices he made. He's made an extraordinary impact on me. I love him very much."

Proud Canadian That same year, students from St. Mary Catholic High School including Brazil Turanskyl went overseas to take in the European culture.

"Seeing Vimy Ridge, I was amazed at the magnitude of it and how much of an impact our own history and military has on other parts of the world," said Turanskyl. "It's more for the living than the dead though; it's like a living his-

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Six members of the Brockville Rifles (including the five here) – from left, Corporal Sean Parker, Second Lieutenant Andrew Melchers, Commanding Officer, LCol Paul d’Orsonnens, Rifleman Roger Varacalli and Warrant Officer Chris Cox – are attending the ceremonies overseas including the Centenary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Varacalli is an official military honour guard participating in the advance ceremonies, as well as being prominent at the final ceremonies on Vimy Ridge. tory lesson for the people who go there."

"The memorial was a bit overwhelming in all Both Turanskyl's grandfathers fought in the honesty," stated Turanskyl. "It's a battlefield at Second World War, plus her sister was in the rest and a beautiful sentiment to the people who military. lost their lives. I'm a very proud Canadian."

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Several driving errors are involved in this roundabout incident A long time reader and letter submitter recently sent in a copy of his letter to Ottawa’s Mayor, Jim Watson.

“Dear Mayor Watson; Yesterday while driving home to Orleans I was reminded again why (pedestrian) 'Crossovers' around multi-lane roundabouts are not a good idea. And maybe why we shouldn't try to have different rules than the rest of Ontario.

I was driving south on Trim Road approaching the roundabout at Dairy/Green's Creek. A driver, in a SUV, in the right hand lane just about to enter the roundabout, stopped for a pedestrian waiting to cross at the 'crosswalk' forcing the pedestrian to take the right of way but another driver to his left had no idea that the first driver was giving away his right-of-way and he couldn't see the pedestrian anyway because of the height/ bulk of the SUV. No one was killed or injured, that I know of, but that first driver did something, though not illegal, was dangerous/unexpected! It took those behind/beside him by surprise, which is never a good thing when driving.

I do not know if the driver was just being nice, but dangerous, or if he was ignorant of whether he was encountering a 'crossover' or a crosswalk' around the roundabout? There is a sign at the crosswalk warning pedestrians that they are to yield to traffic, just like in the rest of Ontario.

And to muddy the waters a bit, in Quebec, crossovers are the norm so Quebec drivers are confused with Ontario roundabouts where vehicles have priority, unless they are signed otherwise.

Every time I go through a multi-lane roundabout at night or in inclement weather I'm glad we don't have 'crossovers' around them, I only have to watch for the occasional ignorant pedestrian. When Ottawa has re-signed all the roundabouts with 'crossovers', every pedestrian will be a hazard, they may have the right-of-way at that time but if they miscalculate the speed of the traffic and get hit they will get a $35 fine but they may be dead!

This is not to say that Ottawa drivers have mastered roundabouts: they still change lanes in the roundabout, they seldom signal their exit, and even go around the wrong way. The current education on roundabouts and crossovers seems to be non-existent, maybe it's on Facebook or Twitter but not everyone is online to that extent.

Good luck with your plan to put 'crossovers' around all the Ottawa roundabouts by 2018.

Because I am so concerned about the dangers of this plan, I certainly will not be able to support you as a mayoral candidate if this rolls out as planned.

Thank you for your consideration.”

Lorne P.S. Even as a cyclist I find the current roundabouts good but 'crossovers' will add another level of complexity/uncertainty for drivers that I believe will be a danger for me.

I, like Lorne was scratching my head at this idea until I did a little research. At first glance, permitting pedestrians to cross a vehicle roundabout that has no traffic signals to interrupt the flow for bipeds seems like a pretty unsafe idea.

Car Counsellor BRIAN TURNER

While plenty might like to pin this idea on the city of Ottawa, it’s actually the province that’s pushing this plan forward. I looked into the history and statistics of roundabouts and pedestrian safety and was surprised at what I found.

Of course roundabouts are still a bit of a new idea on this side of the Atlantic especially in comparison with Europe where they’ve been around for decades. And yes, there are a substantial number of drivers still getting used to them and on a daily (sometimes hourly) basis; mistakes are being made by both drivers and pedestrians.

Traffic engineers have always believed that a pedestrian crossing the traffic lanes of a roundabout was far safer than one using traditional four-way intersections. First the speeds of vehicles are much lower on average. Secondly, if a pedestrian uses the crossing area correctly (e.g. doesn’t try to cut straight across the centre of the circle) they are only dealing with one lane of one traffic direction at a time.

Overall, the number of risk points (where a vehicle and pedestrian might meet) is roughly half in a roundabout compared to a four-way.

When pedestrian cross-overs were first installed on roundabouts in various European countries, injuries and fatalities dropped by over 50 per cent in most cases. Keep in mind European drivers at those times still had far more experience with roundabouts than North Americans still do.

In Lorne’s example the two vehicle drivers made glaring errors. The first driver should have never stopped while trying to enter the roundabout. Pedestrians are required by law to wait until traffic clears before stepping onto the pavement. The second driver should not have tried to overtake the first (again prohibited by law).

All municipalities using roundabouts (with and without pedestrian crossovers) need to take proper measures to educate their population and nothing gets the lesson across better than a $300 fine and a few demerit points.

If you have any questions, opinions, or stories on anything automotive please drop me a line, [By email to bjoeturner@hotmail.com listing ‘Question for the Car Counselor’ on the subject line or by post to Record News Communications, 65 Lorne St., P.O. Box 158, Smiths Falls, Ont. K7A 4T1]. When using regular mail, please supply a phone number if you seek direct contact (due to volume I can’t always promise replies.

Yours in service Brian Turner

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Spotlight On Elizabethtown-Kitley A Community Bulletin Provided To Keep You Informed

“April 2017” Meeting Schedule

Regular meetings of Council are held the second and fourth Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 6544 New Dublin Road Members of the public are invited to attend all meetings. For more information on meeting dates and locations, please visit the Public Portal (click the Civicweb icon or under Quicklinks click on Public Portal Meeting Information, both on the homepage) or consult the calendar page of the Township’s website www.elizabethtown-kitley.on.ca or call 613-345-7480.

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Half Load limits are in effect on all Township Roads.

Best Management Practices for Drinking Water Threats: Septic Systems Get to Know Your Septic System: • Know the location of your septic tank and what sort of material it is made from.

• Know the size and shape of your leaching bed.

Maintain Your Septic System Properly: • Have your septic system inspected at least every three years.

• Pump your septic tank as needed (generally every three to five years).

• Have the tank replaced if not sound (e.g. steel tanks are susceptible to decay and last only 20 to 25 years) or if undersized for sewage flows.

• Keep records of pumping, maintenance and repair.

Be Careful About What Goes Into Your Septic System: • Take household hazardous wastes to a municipal hazardous waste facility. If you pour wastes such as paint or grease down drains or into toilets, they can seep into the groundwater. They may also prevent your septic system from working properly.

For more information on the management of septic systems, view this PDF from Conservation Ontario: http://goo.gl/evXccX or visit their website at www.conservationontario.ca

Open Air Burning

Ontario Fire Code: 2.4.4.4. (1) “Open Air Burning”, shall not take place unless approved, by the Chief Fire Official or designate. This includes camp fires, burn barrels or any other open burning. Authorization & criteria guidelines are available through the Fire Administration Office, Monday – Friday, 08:30-4:00.

All Residents are encouraged to recycle & compost.

Failure to obtain authorization, fire department response to investigate or extinguish an open air fire can result in charges under the Fire Code and or a Municipal User Charge of $459.45 per hour, per responding fire vehicle.

Winter Parking Restrictions

Please be advised that Winter Parking Restrictions remain in effect through the month of March, up to and including April 15th. In accordance with By-law 03-21, no vehicle may be parked on any road, street or highway in the Township between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.

Heritage Property Survey

Heritage EK is looking for information on Heritage Properties to expand their information database. If you own a heritage property or know of information on one in the township, your help would be greatly appreciated.

The survey can be accessed online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RNVZMSL or from the township website. Paper survey copies can be picked up at the township offices if written submissions are preferred.

Notice to All Residents Change of Address

The Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley forwards all mail to the last known address provided by the owner. It is the responsibility of the property owner to provide the Township with any change to their mailing address.

Owners can call in their change of address, but must follow up with written confirmation of address changes either by fax, mail, email or in person. The Township will not be held responsible for mail not delivered in a timely manner due to changes in addresses not provided.

E-K Farmers Market

The E-K Farmers’ Market is looking for 2017 vendors. Preseason meeting; April 13, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at E-K Municipal Library, 4103 County Rd 29. This year will be bigger and better with your assistance!

Grand Opening is scheduled for July 2nd.

Pitch-In Canada Campaign

The Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley extends their thanks for your assistance in making the Pitch-in Canada Roadside Cleanup program a big success in the past.

For the month of May 2017, take your Roadside Clean Up Bags (recycling separate) to the Waste Disposal Site (8468 County Rd. 7) or to a disposal bin located behind the Lyn Fire Department (44 Main St E.) for free disposal. North End residents will be able to place the pitch-in bags at the roadside with their regular household waste. A special thanks to Limerick Environmental Services for their generosity in supplying waste removal for this program. Contact the Township Office at 613-345-7480 for locations to obtain bags.

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Students from St. Lawrence College’s office administration program show off some of the 200 forget-me-not flower seed starter pots they created, which they plan to sell for the Alzheimer Society at a booth at Walmart in Brockville on April 8. The charity fundraising project is part of the students’ communication – office career writing class which focuses on numerous professional career and office skills. In front, from left, are April Bradley and Beth Typhair; in back are Melissa Gates and Amanda Dalton.

Fundraising is a learning experience for students at St. Lawrence College

BY MONICA MROZ

Charities that support thousands of individuals and families throughout the region are getting a boost this week in terms of increased awareness and funds to support their services.

Students from the Brockville campus of St. Lawrence College have been working this semester on developing, planning and executing fundraising events for registered local charities.

The project is part of the students’ communications — office career writing class in the office administration, business and general arts and science programs.

Groups of students were required to research a charity, pitch and sell their idea for a fundraising initiative to agency staff, stage a public event and complete a final professional business report. Students do all the leg work to accomplish a successful public campaign. Success is not only determined by the amount of money raised, but also by public awareness created.

The project is worth the majority of students’ final mark in the course that teaches critical career, and written and spoken communication skills in a business environment. Additionally, students learn strategies and skills for effective meetings and presentations, assertiveness and leadership, marketing in person and on paper, producing documents for a business setting and report writing and building professional relationships and networking. The effective use of social media communication in a business setting is also covered.

This is the fourth year the professor of ap-

plied communications, Bill Chafe, has used the community outreach as a learning tool. One of our college’s strategic initiatives is to ensure students gain real world learning experience, Chafe explained. “This is one of the main differences that sets us apart from the university system,” he said, adding students not only study content and theory, but are given real life opportunities to apply what they have learned and ensure they are prepared for the workforce when they get there.

Feedback from charities has been consistently positive, Chafe said. The charities have expressed gratitude to be involved in the students’ learning journey, as well as benefiting from increased support and awareness.

All of the projects are to be completed by April 9, but the public still has a chance to see some of the fundraising events first-hand and support the charities.

The Alzheimer Society Lanark Leeds Grenville will be the focus of a fundraising and awareness booth at Walmart in Brockville this Saturday, April 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The group of five students in the Office Administration program have created for sale 200 seed starter pots to plant forget-me-not flowers, the symbol of the Alzheimer Society.

Alzheimer Fund Development Co-ordinator Bobbi-Jo White said she is impressed with this component of the college curriculum. “It gives the students a great perspective on social engagement and philanthropy,” she said.

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“Fundraising and awareness of any kind are always valuable to our society,” White commented. “The more awareness we get the more chance we have that people will seek help as soon as they are diagnosed because they already know we are here and then they will look closer into our services and get the help they need.”

This form of community exposure helps educate the public on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, White added. There are approximately 4,000 people throughout the tricounty region living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, in addition to caregivers and family members affected by the diagnosis. All money raised in the area stays local to support services and programs, White said.

Amanda Dalton, a student working on the Alzheimer Society event, said the project was an invaluable experience. “We learned the importance of group dynamics, and ultimately we were able to come together with our individual creative abilities for such a worthwhile cause,” Dalton said.

Also this Saturday at the 1000 Islands Mall in Brockville, the Maitland-based I Am Alive Dog Rescue will be the beneficiary of an owner/ pet photo booth for a $10 minimum donation.

There will also be a silent auction, face painting for children, and dogs available for adoption.

Group member Trisha Billings said the project has provided opportunities to connect with the community and work with others. The event “touches on all the important elements of communication,” while applying that knowledge to real-life situations, Billings said.

Murder is on the menu this Saturday evening at the Royal Canadian Legion in Prescott, where another group of students will stage Vin-

tage Murder, a dinner show that is supporting the South Grenville (Food For All) Food Bank based in Prescott.

Group member Kirsha Martelle said communicating as a team and with community leaders is the take-away lesson from the project, “a very important asset to have when we enter the professional world.” Tickets for the 6 p.m. full turkey dinner and show will be available at the door.

Food bank executive director Bonnie Pidgeon said the murder mystery dinner is sure to be successful based on the students’ hard work and organization. “Volunteers help many organizations in our communities across LeedsGrenville and it is always helpful to have more volunteer heroes play a role in the communities in which they live,” Pidgeon commented. “We rely on the kindness of others” to help feed the more than 500 people who rely on the food bank each month.

Making Play Possible, an agency that provides all children and youth in Leeds-Grenville access to recreational activities regardless of barriers, was the beneficiary of a Paint Night this week. Group member Bridget Hutton said the project put into practice the skills learned in the office administration program.

Big Brother Big Sisters of Leeds-Grenville is the focus of an awareness campaign held at the college April 5. Group spokesperson Reggy Hammond noted the booth will put the spotlight on information and recruitment for the agency.

Working as a team and overcoming differences to work toward a common goal was the experience gained in the project, Hammond said, adding that choosing partners with diverse skills is beneficial to successful outcomes.

Other local charities to have benefitted from the program are Interval House, Habitat for Humanity and Leeds-Grenville Palliative Care.

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Last night, La Traviata lived because Violetta died so beautifully.

The Fort Town Concert Association has a charming tradition of giving little gifts to the performers at the end of each concert.

During the presentation to the singers after the performance of La Traviata on Friday, March 31, John Kingsbury said: “You made a story of disease, deceit and death, beautiful”. So true. TV soaps have nothing on 19th-century opera.

La Traviata lives or dies on the strength of the soprano who sings Violetta. It is Violetta’s story. The very first audience in 1853 roundly booed the first Violetta for being too old and too fat — far too healthy to be dying of tuberculosis. Verdi refused to give permission for several productions because he did not believe the person cast for Violetta would be good enough.

Verdi himself would have applauded Eden Tremayne’s portrayal of Violetta. From her

first convincing consumptive cough to her dramatic death at the end, Ms. Tremayne was the star. There were cheers and a standing ovation for her performance.

Ms. Tremayne had wonderful support.

Tenor Marcel d’Entremont as Alfredo and Ms. Tremayne equally matched each other in the vocal fireworks which marked their declarations of eternal love. Mr. d’Entrement’s stylized acting and facial expressions superbly added to the dramatic intensity of the vocally-demanding duets.

Christopher Dunham owns a powerful Baritone. Rich in colour throughout his range, he provided the crucial dramatic impetus for Violetta’s downfall.

Cristina Pisani, in the small but important role of Violetta’s friend, has a voice this reviewer would like to hear again and again.

It would be impossible to have this “opera on the road” show without pianist Richard Cobrun. Substituting for a large orchestra, the man with the agile fingers made all the

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fine singing even better.

The power in the ensemble singing was almost too much for the hall. Fabulous, but almost overpowering. It is a tribute to the collective abilities of the cast that St. Andrews itself vibrated with them. They took all of us out of ourselves and into another world and another time. It was art at its best.

Marilyn White, John Kingsbury and the rest of the board of the Fort Town Concert Association deserve a great deal of credit. Because of their efforts in organizing and fundraising and promoting, Prescott and area has the rare opportunity to see grand opera live without having to mortgage the house to buy a ticket.

Congratulations to you all.

The next concert – “Trumpets and Piano Celebrate Canada 150” on May 5 – is free!

Tickets for next year of the Jeunesses Musicales series are already on sale. At $60 for a season ticket (free for children under 12), the Fort Town Concert Association series is the best bargain around.

Fiddle champion Scott Woods to perform in Prescott April 24

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Canadian fiddle champion Scott Woods and his band will perform at Wellington Elementary School at the corner of Boundary Street and Churchill Road in Prescott on Monday, April 24 at 7 p.m. The benefit concert is on behalf of St. John's Anglican Church in Prescott and its outreach programs.

The two-hour concert combines old-time fiddling with country gospel songs as well as perennial favourites and a heaping helping of humour. In addition to capturing all of the major

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On behalf of the Winter Festival Committee we would like to take this time to thank all of our sponsors for their continued support of our festival.

With your generous donations to our events and activities every child is able to attend and enjoy this FREE family event.

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fiddling titles in Canada, Woods was musical director for the Memories of Don Messer's Jubilee tribute show for seven years; he also played the part of Don. Woods has produced several recordings, which will be available at the April 24 concert.

Tickets for The Scott Woods Show can be purchased at Green Things in downtown Prescott or by calling 613925-3671.

His appearance in Prescott in April 2015 filled the Wellington school gymnasium.

Woods' concerts support churches, charities and community groups.

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Leave your car at home for a day, week or a month!

Try walking or biking. If work is too far away to walk carpool.

Talk & Tea time at Brockville Museum

A sure sign of spring is the return of the Brockville Museum’s Talk & Tea program.

Hosted by Amy Mackie, the informal gatherings are held the second Thursday of the month from April to January. Participants share stories, ideas, and information as well as a cup of tea and a slide presentation.

April’s topic is Hat Manufacturing in Brockville. Often people automatically think of Stetson Hats, with Brockville being the first Stetson factory established outside of Philadelphia. There were at least two other companies that predated Stetson, according

to a museum release. The stories of those factories — and their owners — are intriguing. To find out more, come to Talk & Tea on April 13 at 2 p.m.

All sessions are held at the Brockville Museum on Henry Street near Hardy Park. Registration is not required. Cost is $2 per person; admission is free for Brockville Museum members.

For more information, or to see a list of topics for upcoming Talk & Tea sessions, visit www.brockvillemuseum.com

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Grace United Church

All Saints Anglican Parish Of South Grenville Welcomes you to celebrate with us this Easter Maundy Thursday April 13: 6:30 pm Supper & Play, “Where the Heart is.”

A Readers Theatre Presentation and Service of Holy Communion, 8:00 pm at St. John’s Anglican Church, 490 Centre Street, Prescott.

Good Friday Services April 14: 11:00 am St. John’s Church Prescott 3:00 pm St. James Church, Church Street in Maitland.

Easter Sunday Communion April 16: 9:30 am St. Paul’s Church Cardinal, John Street. and 9:30 am St. John’s Prescott.

11:00 am St. James Maitland.

For Information contact: 613-925-0043

120 Pine St., Gananoque

Easter Sunday Service 10:30am

Central Avenue West and Ferguson Drive Rev. Kirk Perry

Good Friday April 14 - 7:00 p.m.

Communion Service

Easter Sunday April 16 Easter Services 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.

Everyone Welcome

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

(Corner William & Church Streets)

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH - ELCIC 374 Stewart Blvd.

Brockville, ON K6V4XI

Rev. Moses Prashad – Pastor 613-342-2155 PALM SUNDAY PROCESSIONAL Sunday, April 9 - 9:00 a.m.

MAUNDY THURSDAY

Thursday, April 13 - 5:30 p.m.

GOOD FRIDAY

Friday, April 14 - 10:00 a.m.

EASTER SUNDAY

Sunday, April 16 - 9:00 a.m.

Come and join us each Sunday at 10:00 a.m.

A warm welcome awaits you at

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PALM SUNDAY, April 9th 10:30 am- Morning Worship with Communion MAUNDY THURSDAY, April 13th 7 pm - Evening Worship with Communion GOOD FRIDAY, April 14th 9:30 am – Ecumenical Walk of the Cross (Walk begins at First Presbyterian Church) 11 am. - Ecumenical Service of Worship St. Francis Xavier Church EASTER SUNDAY, April 16th 10:30 am - Morning Worship Please Join Us! Telephone: 613-345-5014 Email: firstkirk@ripnet.com https://www.facebook.com/Firstkirk pccweb.ca/firstchurch-Brockville

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MINISTER: Rev. John Wilderspin, BA, BTh, MDiv., ThM Organist & Choir Director: Janice McIntyre

EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 16TH 8:30 am ~ Sonrise Breakfast 10:00 am ~ Easter Worship

36 King St., Delta • 613-928-3458 Minister Lynne Gardiner Minister Emeritus: Rev. Bruce Ross Organist: Kathyrn Sergeant Powell

PALM SUNDAY, APRIL 9th 9:15 a.m.

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE, APRIL 14th 10 a.m. at the Delta Baptist Church

St. Paul’s Anglican Church Pine at Victoria – 342-5865 Rector: Rev. Lynn Dillabough Director of Music: Donna Matheson

Sunday April 9 Palm Sunday and Sunday of the Passion 8:30 Holy Eucharist 10:00 Liturgy of the Palms

Complimentary pick up for Brockville residents. ph: 613-342-9556 or email: ewhitlock@cogeco.ca Nursery/Junior Church available.

EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 16th

8 a.m. - Potluck Breakfast Followed by Sunday Service at 9:15 a.m.

All are welcome

ST. JOHN’S UNITED CHURCH

32 Park Street (at King) Brockville 613-345-5824

Holy Week Wednesday April 12 12 Noon Liturgy of Healing Prayer Maundy Thursday April 13 7:00 pm Inauguration of The Lord’s Supper, Foot Washing and The Stripping of the Altar Good Friday April 14 9:30 am Ecumenical Walk of the Cross Easter Sunday, April 16 8:30 a.m. – Celebration of the Resurrection 10:00 a.m. – Celebration of the Resurrection Join us for refreshments after the 10:00 a.m. service

Minister: The Reverend Marianne Emig Carr Director of Music: Kathleen Howard

5 Pine Street (Courthouse Square), Brockville

DELTA UNITED CHURCH

Everyone Welcome

Palm Sunday Sunday, April 9th 10:30 am Maundy Thursday Worship Service Thursday, April 13th 7:00 pm Good Friday – Community Walk of the Cross Friday, April 14th Easter Sunday Worship Service Sunday, April 16th 10:30 am Rev. Dr. H.A. Froats officiating

Palm Sunday April 9th

Mallorytown United Church

Easter Sunday Service

Communion Offered Sunday April 16th, 9:30am

Services 10 am (Holy Communion) & 5:50 pm

Lent Noon Hour Service

Wednesday, April 12th - 12:10 pm

All Welcome

Good Friday - April 14th

1505 County Road #2, Mallorytown

Walk of the Cross 9:30 am Begins at First Presbyterian Service @ St. Francis Catholic 11 am

Community Easter Dinner

Holy Week Services at

Saturday April 15th @ 1 pm (No registration required)

Christ United Chruch St. Paul’s United Church & Johnstown United Church 290 Dibble Street, Prescott 613-925-2795 Minister: Rev. Brenda Bailey

Maundy Thursday - April 13th at St. Paul’s at 6:30 p.m.

Good Friday - April 14th at Johnstown UC at 11:00 a.m.

Easter Sunrise - April 16th at Johnstown UC at 7:30 a.m.

Easter Service - April 16th at Johnstown UC at 9:00 a.m.

Easter Service - April 16th at St. Paul’s UC at 10:30 a.m.

Come Celebrate Easter!

Athens United Church 613-924-2175 Palm Sunday April 9 Service 9:30 AM Ecumenical Good Friday Service at 11:00 AM Easter Sunrise Service 7:00 AM Refreshments follow Easter Sunday Service 9:30 AM Rev. David Steele

Rev. Wendy MacLean 12 Perth St. LYN, ON 613-498-0281

Maundy Thursday Service 7:00 pm Good Friday Service 7:00 pm Sunday Morning Sunrise 6:00 am Outside the Church - Followed by Breakfast Easter Sunday Service 10:30 am Come join us just before dawn on Easter morning for a sunrise service in the garden.

Early, early when it was still dark, the women came to the tomb with spices

Or join us at our Sunday morning worship at 10:30 am.

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St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Parish St. Philomena Roman Catholic Church – Howe Island 270 Stone Street S., Gananoque 613-382-2017 • stjohnsgananoque.ca Father Sebastian Amato

Join us for our Holy Week Celebrations

St. John the Evangelist - Gananoque Passion (Palm) Sunday: Saturday, April 8 at 5 pm; Sunday, April 9 at 10:30 am Mass on Monday, April 10 at 8 am Mass of Chrism at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Kingston on Tuesday, April 11 at 7:30 pm

EASTER TRIDUUM

HOLY THURSDAY, April 13: Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7:30 pm followed by an opportunity for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 10:30 pm GOOD FRIDAY, April 14: Ecumenical Walk of the Cross beginning at St. John’s Church at 10 am GOOD FRIDAY, April 14: Celebration of the Lord’s Passion at 3 pm HOLY SATURDAY, April 15: EASTER VIGIL beginning at 8:30 pm EASTER SUNDAY, April 16: THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD Mass at 10:30 am

ST. Philomena Roman Catholic Church on Howe Island Passion (Palm) Sunday, April 9: Mass at 8:30 am EASTER SUNDAY, April 16: Mass at 8:30 am

Easter Sunday April 16th

Sunrise Service at Centeen Park Services at 10 am & 5:50 pm (Morning service featuring guest Brass Musicians from Brockville and Ottawa area)

God loves ALL. So do we.

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Saint Lawrence

Palm Sunday – April 9th 8am Holy Eucharist 10am Choral Eucharist Holy Week Monday – April 10th - ‘Jesus is Anointed’ 7pm ACW Corporate Communion Tuesday in Holy Week – April 11th - ‘Jesus is Glorified’ 10:30am Holy Eucharist Wednesday – April 12th - ‘Jesus is Betrayed’ 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Maundy Thursday – April 13th - ‘Jesus is Alone’ 7pm Institution of the Last Supper and Stripping of the Altar Good Friday – April 14th – ‘Jesus is Crucified’ 9:30 Ecumenical Walk of the Cross starting at First Presbyterian 2 pm Good Friday Liturgy Easter Day - Sunday April 16th 6 am Sunrise Service at St. Lawrence 8 am Choral Eucharist 10 am Choral Eucharist

St. John the Baptist

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icole Chénier looks at two faded photographs and wonders what the two men in the black-and-white copy were like.

She never met Olivier or Wilfrid Chénier. If the First World War – and the Battle of Vimy Ridge – had never taken place, she would likely have known her two cousins very well.

Olivier and Wilfrid were brothers, growing up on a farm in nearby Buckingham, Que. They enlisted in the Royal Canadian Regiment the same day. They served together, and then died together the same day at Vimy at age 26 (Olivier) and 27 (Wilfrid). Today they are buried side by side, beneath the French soil.

Nicole, who today lives in the South Keys area, says her father often told stories, but never had much to say about her cousins Olivier and Wilfrid.

“I think my dad was too young,” says Nicole. “He didn’t know a lot about them. I think for some reason (the family) never talked about it.”

Nicole has an elaborate package of research about the Chéniers (at one time spelled Chené) and the family’s centuries in Canada. The family dates back to the 1600s in France.

Despite the 100 years since Vimy Ridge took the lives of more than 3,000 Canadian soldiers, there are still holes in families – and family histories. Those who died are still remembered, even as the decades pass.

If they had survived the war, Nicole is sure Olivier and Wilfrid would have returned to work on the family’s farm. She would have been much younger than them, but is sure they would have spent time together.

“I think the family would have been really proud of them,” she said. “I’m sure they would have been heroes in the family.”

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Olivier and Wilfrid Chénier died on April 9, 1917, the first day of the Battle of Vimy Ridge.

They are buried in Cabaret Rouge Cemetery, near Souchez, France.

Nicole Chénier never got to meet her cousins Olivier and Wilfrid Chénier. Both died the first day of the Battle of Vimy Ridge.

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he memorial on the top of Vimy Ridge in France serves as a reminder to never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice during the First World War. This year, April 9 marks the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge.

A grateful France granted Canada the land where the Canadian National Vimy Memorial rests.

Designed in the 1920s by Toronto sculptor Walter Allward, the monument, which commemorates Canada’s contribution to the Great War, took 11 years to build.

It encompassed in excess of 15,000 tons production of final drawings and the of concrete and reinforcing steel, as well tendering process. as 6,000 tons of Seget limestone from So much went into this renovation Croatia. project, including demanding physical King Edward VIII unveiled the effort, delicate artistic labour, etc.

Canadian National Vimy Memorial on There were a number of technical July 26, 1936. It is inscribed with the challenges too. names of 11,285 Canadian soldiers who Mother Canada, for instance, carved were listed as missing, presumed dead. from a single piece of stone, is the In 2001 the departments of Veterans largest piece on the monument.

Affairs and Public Works announced “We had to leave her in place but prop a $30 million program her up,” Smith said. to restore Canada’s “The memorial’s 13 First World War base was taken apart monuments in Europe. and the stairs were Decades of wind and removed and reset rain had eroded many with waterproofing of the names inscribed underneath them,” on the monument and Smith said. left its walls cracked Following the and crumbling. The restoration, Queen key problems: water Elizabeth II repenetration (limestone dedicated the is porous) and thermal Canadian National expansion.

Vimy Memorial on “This was really a monument falling April 9, 2007. Smith was in attendance. apart in front of our eyes,” said Julian An estimated 750,000 people visit the Smith, and “losing those names meant site each year. losing the only records of people who – by Tara Gesner, Metroland gave their life in the war.”

Back then, “concrete was seen as magic material that would last forever, which is not true,” he continued.

Smith was the coordinating architect for the restoration of the Canadian National Vimy Memorial.

The restoration began in 2004, taking about two-and-a-half years.

Jeff Maguire/Submitted Prior to this, there The Canadian National Vimy Memorial stands overlooking the Douai Plain near the city of Arras in northwest France. was historic research,

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extensive training, Lieutenant MacDowell arrived in France on August 3, 1916 with the 38th Battalion CEF. hen The Brockville At the Battle Rifles went overseas th of the Somme he was awarded in WW1 they went as the 156 the Distinguished Service Order CEF Battalion. It was composed for gallantry. Now Captain of “B” of Brockville Rifles personnel Company, he led his men against and many young men from all German trenches on November 18, over Leeds and Grenville. After 1916. After brutal hand-to-hand arriving in England they were combat he and his men captured broken up and transferred to three enemy officers and 50 men various Canadian regiments at to clear the way for his Battalion’s the front to replace the heavy advance. casualties. Not all would have served at Vimy Ridge but two On April 9, 1917 at Vimy Ridge, highly decorated individuals who Captain MacDowell with only did were Lieutenant-Colonel Thain two runners (company orderlies) W. MacDowell, VC,DSO and Major reached the German position ahead J.E. Flanigan, DCM, MM (2). of his company. After eliminating Both were friends who grew up in two machine-gun nests MacDowell Maitland, Ontario and attended was able to bluff the Germans Brockville Collegiate. inside a tunnel into thinking he Thain W. MacDowell - after had a much larger force. Two

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German officers and 75 soldiers surrendered. Although wounded in the hand he held their position for five days under heavy shellfire until relieved by his Battalion.

He was promoted to Major and awarded the Victoria Cross.

Joseph Flanigan - has the distinction of being the most highly decorated First World War noncommissioned member from the LeedsGrenville area. He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal and the Military Medal, not once, but twice. He earned the Military Medal at Vimy Ridge for “conspicuous gallantry and action under shellfire”. On the night of April 9, 1917 he commanded a group of linesmen laying and maintaining communications lines. He was buried in a tunnel

at Battalion headquarters for four hours but managed to regain control of his men to establish permanent communications with Brigade Headquarters on Hill 145. Flanigan’s second Military Medal came at the Battle of Passchendaele. On October 2526, 1917 he superintended the laying of two metallic circuits and a ladder line from the cable headquarters to Battalion headquarters at Waterloo. He worked tirelessly to maintain these wires, repairing over 50 breaks and although blown into a shell hole and rendered temporarily unconscious he carried on until permanent communications were established. During the operations in the battle before Cambrai, from September 26 to October 2, 1918, he was in charge of a group of linesmen maintaining communications lines from the Brigade report centre to the headquarters of the Battalion.

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He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal. At war’s end he returned to The Brockville Rifles and was commissioned as Major and assisted Thain MacDowell’s brother, Lieutenant-Colonel Merrill MacDowell, MC in building the Brockville Rifles into a top notch militia unit in the area.

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Gail Huntley A celebration of Gail’s life will be held April 8th, 2017 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm at the Ivy Lea Club Restaurant 61 Shipmans Lane, Lansdowne, ON

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Eunice Josephine Watt passed away, with her daughter by her side, at Sherwood Park Manor on December 22, 2016. Peacefully taking the journey beyond the sunset, but she did not go alone, she took a piece of us with her.

Eunice was born in Rollingdam, New Brunswick, November 24, 1923 to Harvey Bartlett and Rose (Phillips) Bartlett.

Educated in Rollingdam and St. Stephen, NB. On September 20, 1941 she married James Watt in St. Stephen, NB. They had three children - David (1942), Peggy (1944), and Nancy (1946).

In 1949 they moved to Ontario, living in Glen Stewart, then Prescott. Eunice worked a few years at the New Service restaurant. Then she and Jim started their own business with a lunch counter and taxi service called Jim’s Taxi where she enjoyed talking and joking with her customers, and they loved her homemade cooking, especially hamburgers and pies. After selling the business, she worked at Hathaway Shirt factory before retiring due to illness at age 60.

Besides her family, dogs and birds, her interests, which she self-taught, were gardening, sewing, knitting, grooming dogs, refinishing furniture, playing guitar, piano, and accordion. She unselfishly helped family, friends and neighbours by taking them to appointments, shopping, cutting hair, and sewing/cooking/ baking for them. She was a member of Roebuck Senior Citizen club for a few years. She loved to travel, visiting many times with her East Coast family, taking bus trips in Canada and United States, and weekly car drives through the countryside. She was very determined and independent maintaining her house, yard, cars, etc. year round in spite of her physical disabilities, until moving in with her daughter in 2004. Then, after another surgery in Oct. 2011, a stroke in Jan. 2012 requiring 24/7 care, she went to Sherwood Park Manor in May 2013 until her passing.

She is survived and sadly missed by her daughter Nancy Buker (Carl); Grandchildren Laura Robinson (Ed), Pamela Moore (Tim), Tracy McFadzen (Rob), Kelly Shipclark (Paul), Mark Watt (Claudette), and Leah Watt (Rheal); Great-grandchildren John, Emily, & Mallory Robinson, Karlie & Jeret Moore, Hunter & Reanna Shipclark, Ryan & Jayson McFadzen. Also survived by several nieces & nephews, and by life long friend Lois Lombard.

Predeceased by her husband Jim (1996), son David (2013), daughter Peggy (1996), her parents, sisters Lavina & Grace, and brothers & sisters–in–law.

Visitation and services were held at MacKay Funeral Home in Prescott on December 28, 2016, followed by internment at Maynard Cemetery, and luncheon at Victoria United Church in Maynard. The pallbearers were her grandson, and greatgrandsons. Memorial donations to Sherwood Park Manor, and Victoria United Church.

With thanks, gratitude, and appreciation forever to the following: The Red Cross Home Support, Elizabeth’s Senior Support Service, The staff at Sherwood Park Manor, MacKay Funeral Home & staff, Reverend Cathy Petrie, The ladies of Victoria United Church, Family, friends, and neighbours for their tributes, support, contributions, and acts of kindness.

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Peacefully at Kingston General Hospital on Monday March 27, 2017.

Susan Franklin of Elgin, in her 65th year. Beloved wife of John Allen. Dear mother of Shari (Mike) Duff of Smiths Falls, Cindy Veley and Sandra Veley of Elgin, Sean (Rhonda) Veley of Narrows Lock and step-mother of Jessica (Matt) Fawley of Minnesota and Jason Allen (Pam) of Cardinal. Dear sister of Linda (Tom) Allen of Hartington, Barry (Donna) Franklin, Gary Franklin, Laura (Pete) Armstrong all of Kingston and Charlie (Judy) Franklin of Courtice. Predeceased by her parents, Emmerson and Helen Franklin. Fondly remembered by grandchildren, Jeffrey, Shane, Richard, Hunter, Paige, Lauren and Skylar as well as great-granddaughters, Desarae, Mikila and Aleigha. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Cremation has taken place at Gananoque Cremation Services. A Private Family Service was held. A Memorial Gathering in honour of Susan was held at the Elgin Lions Club Hall, 19 Pineview Drive, Elgin on Tuesday April 4, 2017 from 1-5 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations made to the Kidney Foundation or the University Hospitals Kingston Foundation (Palliative Care) would be appreciated by the family.

(Memorial donations by cheque only) Service Arrangements entrusted to the Scotland Funeral Home, 27 Main Street Elgin - K0G 1E0 - 613-359-5555 or at www.scotlandfuneralhome.com Burial, Cremation and Pre-Arrangement Services

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Alan Edward

Passed away peacefully at the Brockville General Hospital on Monday, March 27, 2017. Alan Edward Baker, at the age of 86 years. Beloved husband of Mary (Huntley) Baker and cherished father of Lynn (Kevin) Lawless, Sue (Cathy) Baker and Christine (Rodney) Linnen. Loving grandfather of Shannon (Marc), Eric, Lucas, Ethan and Jacob. Also survived by his dear brother Brian Baker (Valerie) and by several nieces and nephews. Fondly remembered by his cousin Len Baker and his late wife Val. Predeceased by his sister Jean Tyne and her husband Cyril, and his parents Herbert and Rose (Chibnall) Baker. Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life gathering in honour of Alan at the Irvine Memorial Chapel and Reception Centre, 2451 County Road 15, Maitland on Sunday, April 9, 2017 from 2–4:30 p.m. The Thousand Islands Jazz Band will perform some of Alan’s favourite music. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Brockville and District Hospital Foundation, Palliative Care, or charity of choice would be gratefully acknowledged.

Send condolences, place a donation, light a memory candle or share a special thought of Alan online at www.irvinememorial.com.

Funeral Home Chapel and Reception Centre, Brockville (613) 342-2828

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HUNT, Richard 1949 – 2016 In loving memory of a dear Husband, Father and Grandfather Richard Hunt who passed away April 9, 2016.

We love you with all our hearts and Are sad that we should be apart.

You may be gone but never forgotten.

You are dearly missed by Wife Violette, Children Patrick and Melissa, Grandchildren Clara, Anna, Kathryn and Family

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MCGOVERN, James – In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather who passed away five years ago April 6, 2012.

The years are quickly passing, Though still we can’t forget; For in the hearts that love him, His memory lingers.

Sharron and family

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EARLE, Roger – April 8,2015 UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN Forever loved, forever missed Martina, Ashley and Dan; Colin, Crystal and Gavin; Mark, Jacob, Emily

Gibbons Family Farm www.gibbonsmaple.com

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Mixed hardwood - cut, split and delivered. $85. per face cord. Also outdoor burner and block wood available.

Phone 613-342-0501

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SEED – In loving memory of our dear mother and grandmother, Hilda who passed away April 11, 1974.

If flowers grow in heaven Lord, Then pick a bunch for us, Then place them in our mother’s arms, And tell her they’re from us.

Tell her that we love and miss her, And when she turns to smile, Place a kiss upon her cheek and Hold her for awhile.

Love and miss you always Phyllis Joyce Frank and Nancy Gary and Dianne Judy and Wayne and all your grandchildren

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PINE LUMBER Pine Board & Batten 10” & 12” Air Dried 2 years Dressed 3 Sides

2” Batten 6” V-joint Random Lengths 6’ - 16’

Complete steel roofing & siding packages Bob Perkins 613-342-6030

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Nepean Sportsplex, Ottawa. ON Peter 613-256-1105

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

8:30-2:30pm

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

Contact Bob Perkins at 613-342-6030.

MORTGAGES Need Money? We are a common sense private lender. Four Corners Mortgages, Mike Martel Mortgage Broker 613-345-5284 FSCO 12725.

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

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VANDODEWAARD, Aagje “Agnes” April 7, 2016 – It’s been a year to this day that our Heavenly Father took our mother away.

Dearest mother you are sleeping, Free from sorrow, free from pain; Still your memory shall be cherished, Till in Heaven we meet again.

A loving mother, true and kind; A beautiful memory left behind.

No one knows how much we miss you, No one knows the bitter pain; We have suffered, since we lost you, Life has never been the same.

In our hearts your memory lingers, Sweetly, tender, fond and true; There is not a day dear mother, That we do not think of you.

Miss you, Love you always and God Bless, Erik, Donna and family

Wanted to Buy Cedar Trees, 3’-6’ high, from landowners, or lease the land for the digging season. 613-799-0958.

We will find the vehicle you need and give you the financing to suit your budget right here in Brockville.

You deal ONLY WITH US!

680 Stewart Blvd., Brockville Call Monday-Friday 9am-5pm 14” Rawlings Ballglove, suggested retail price $449 asking $150; 1 pair cleats size 11, used once, suggested retail $165 asking $75. 613-657-4720

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Older horse trailer, good condition, $650.00. Call 613-498-2311.

Used tin, assortment of 2” lumber, plywood, hewn beams, barn boards, steel burning barrels and plastic barrels. Will tear down old buildings. Rosie’s Demolition and Recycling.

613-926-2264.

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Adding warmth to your life for over 25 years. Cut, split or log lengths. Delivered or picked up. Phone For all your Glass Needs- Greg Knops cell: Mirror, Plexiglass, Lexan, 613-340-1045 Thermos, Showers, Stove, 613-658-3358 after 7pm and Screen Replacement.

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HUNTING SUPPLIES Compound bows - Browning Mirage SL, 80lb., sight, rest, quiver, arrows, $125.00. Jennings T Star, 70lb., sight, rest, quiver, arrows, $65.00. Broadheads, case, other accessories available.

613-345-1709.

FOR RENT Prescott - One bedroom apartment, wheelchair accessible, central location, front and rear entrance, recently renovated, five appliances, parking. References, first and last required. Pets on approval.

613-925-0720 Prescott - Second floor apartment with loft bedroom. Quiet central location, parking, recently renovated. Pets on approval. References and first and last required.

613-925-0720 Prescott: 1 bedroom ground floor, suitable for mature adult, $785, includes heat, hydro, air conditioning, parking, laundry room. No smoking, no pets. References required. Available May 1.

613-925-3495 Prescott Rare Opportunity one and two bedroom apartments. Suitable for seniors, well maintained.

Appliances, parking included.

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Maintenance Technician Maitland, ON Evonik is one of the world’s leading specialty chemicals companies. We concentrate on highgrowth megatrends, especially health, nutrition, resource efficiency and globalization. And that means a world of opportunities for you. There’s no better time than right now to build your future with us and be a part of our international team. More information: www.evonik.com Hours: Reporting to:

8 hour shift Plant Engineer

Duties & Responsibilities • Perform duties in a safe manner • Maintain a clean and organized maintenance shop • Ability to use and maintain tools required to perform assigned equipment repairs, including power tools, cutting tools, welders, measurement tools, rigging, shop equipment, electrical measuring devices, laser alignment, etc.

• Carry out routine servicing of equipment • Install, dismantle, repair, reassemble machinery • Install and maintain machinery and equipment using hoists, lift trucks, hand tools, and power tools • Communicate with Supervisors, Operators and incoming/outgoing mechanics to determine daily priorities • Work with production staff, interact with supervisors and work well with outside contractors, service technicians and engineers • Complete shift inspections, examine machinery and equipment to detect and find irregularities and malfunctions and complete work orders and parts requisitions • Complete all required paperwork • Troubleshoot equipment • Prioritize daily work • Keep record of maintenance activities • Complete required SAP notifications • Inspect newly acquired equipment Qualifications & Experience Requirements • Must possess Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Ontario Provincial Certification / License • Licensed Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Certification required • Must have a strong mechanical background • Ability to work with minimum supervision, safety focused • Knowledge of SAP, Basic computer skills: Excel, Word, PPT, etc • Have strong organizational skills • Ability to perform basic mathematic equations • Be on call and be willing to work overtime as required, particularly during maintenance off shift hours, holidays and on weekends • Strong knowledge of applicable safety requirements and ability to follow safety policies and procedures • Basic understanding of process equipment.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills • 3 to 5 years of experience as a Mechanical Millwright – preferred • Minimum of five years of maintenance experience in a chemical environment – preferred • College education or equivalent – preferred • Fork lift experience – preferred Application Process Apply online at www.evonik.com/careers Vacancy reference number: 93758 No phone calls accepted Please note that Evonik will not accept by any unsolicited application documents sent by staffing firms. Evonik works in conjunction with preferred service providers and will not pay any fee to staffing firms in the absence of an appropriate framework agreement. Should Evonik receive a candidate profile from a staffing firm with which it has no framework agreement, and should this candidate subsequently be considered in the recruitment process or offered employment, no claims from the staffing firm will be entertained in this regard.

Perth Gun, Hunting & Sportsman Show April 22 & 23, 2017 Sat. 9-4, Sun. 9-2

Perth Community Centre 2 Beckwith St., East Admission $6

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Remington Express Super Mag 26” barrel, H-S Undertaker turkey choke, 2 PERSONAL Hevi Shot waterfowl chokes, TruGlo sight, sling $350.00. Widow 80 years, healthy, 613-345-1709. active, easy going, interested in meeting healthy lonely widower for comWANTED panionship. Box 10355, Wanted - furnace oil, will c/o St. Lawrence News, remove tank if possible. 7712 Kent Blvd., Brockville, ON K6V 7H6 Call 613-479-2870.

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TOWNSHIP OF FRONT OF YONGE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR/LABOURER The successful candidate will report directly to the Public Works Superintendent and assist in general public works duties, such as (but not limited to) maintaining and performing minor repairs to the Township roads, operating large and small equipment, performing snow removal, sanding, ice blading, grading, and other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications: • Minimum high school diploma, with 3 years experience driving heavy equipment • Must have Class D driver’s license with a Z endorsement • Must hold a clean driving record • Experience in outdoor, labour intensive work is essential; preferably in a municipal setting. • Must be willing to work in all weather conditions and on weekends.

Applicant must be willing to perform pre-employment drug testing as well as a criminal background check.

Salary Range: $20.01 to $23.60 per hour (based on 2016 rates).

This is a full-time position (40 hours/week) plus overtime, as required.

A detailed job description is available on the municipal website: www.mallorytown.ca Please submit a resume clearly marked “Equipment Operator/Labourer Position� prior to 4:00pm on Thursday, April 13, 2017.

Township of Front of Yonge 1514 County Road 2, PO Box 130 Mallorytown, ON K0E 1R0 ATTN: Bill Patterson, Public Works Superintendent Email: admin@frontofyonge.com The Township of Front of Yonge is an equal opportunity employer. Personal information gathered will be used solely for the purpose of job selection. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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HELP WANTED First Choice Haircutters requires full-time/part-time stylists. With our busy season quickly approaching, we are looking to hire in Smiths Falls, Carleton Place, Brockville, and Prescott locations. Guaranteed hourly wage plus profit sharing, with no clientele needed. Please call Jess 613-283-9646, Jenn 613-253-8841, Gina 613-342-2500 or Amanda 613-925-0355.

Part-time Weekend Custodian required for Sunday services and other events at Wall Street United Church. Experience an asset. Job description available at church office or on wallstreetchurch.com Resumes may be dropped off at the church office: 5 Wall St., Brockville or sent

by April 13, 2017 to beggm@myhighspeed.ca

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IROQUOIS Enterprises P.O. Box 218 – 32 Dundas Street – Iroquois, Ontario K0E 1K0 Phone: (613) 652-4854 Fax: (613) 652-2576

MANUFACTURERS OF: New Pallets & Industrial Wood Products.

Full Pallet Repair & Pallet Recycling Divisions Now accepting applications for Production Workers Must be physically fit, able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Must be able to fill out daily production sheets Valid driver’s license & reliable transportation Valid Forklift License an asset Email: customerservice@iroqpallet.com or fax to: 613-652-2576

Being a school bus driver is a rewarding experience and a great opportunity to supplement your income.

If you presently have your “B� license we would like to hear from you.

Northern Cables Inc. is currently recruiting for a licensed or registered apprentice Industrial Millwright to support its growing business. Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) and the ability to train and coach employees are necessary. Base wage up to $63,400/yr. This position requires flexible working hours and rotating shifts.

MANUFACTURING WORKERS

Northern Cables Inc. is currently recruiting for factory production workers for our Brockville and Prescott facilities with medium/heavy manufacturing experience. Applicants must have general math and English skills. Training provided to suitable candidates. Full time hours, base salary $46700 - $48500 per year.

Interested candidates are invited to submit resumes to: Northern Cables Inc. P.O. Box 1564 - 50 California Avenue Brockville, Ontario - K6V 6E6 Fax (613) 345-3147 Email: humanresources@northerncables.com Website: www.northerncables.com

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AUCTIONS

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Auction Sale Saturday, April 8, 2017

Auction 10 a.m. – Viewing 9 a.m.

ESTATE OF CLASSIC ANTIQUES WITH SPECIALTY CONSIGNMENTS Good antique furniture, diecast collection, large selection of Primatives & Collectibles For listing & pictures see

Auctioneer: Jim Beere

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to be held at Hands Auction Hall 3 miles east of Perth on Cty Rd., #10 (#3560 Franktown Rd.) on Wed., May 3/17 @ 10 am Guns sell @ 11 am.

Retiring or Downsizing ? We are welcoming new & good used Construction, Farm Machinery & Related items.

Light, Heavy & Shop Equip’t. Vehicles. Guns & Fishing Equip’t. Lawn & Garden Equip’t. Tools of the Trade.

ATV’s. Boats. Recreational Equip’t & Accessories. For complimentary web advertising & photos, please call or email your list now to have your items included in this successful annual event.

Included in this auction sale will be a partial private collection of Inuit Art featuring art, sculptures & objects of historical & cultural significance.

Please note that our 2017 auction dates are filling fast.

For a complimentary consultation call 613-267-6027 for an appointment to chat & to secure a date. Real Estate, Estate, Liquidation, Farm & Complete Household Dispersal Auction Sales.

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Northern Cables Inc. is currently recruiting for a licensed or registered apprentice General Machinist to support its growing business. Machine shop experience, excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) and the ability to work with other trades are necessary. Base wage up to $63,400/yr. This position requires flexible working hours.

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Our continued growth has created new opportunities in our Brockville and Prescott facilities. We are locally owned and operated, offer a history of a stable work environment with regular working hours, flexible vacation schedules and opportunities for advancement.

Rent-A-Handyman: Installation cabinets, tile, hardwood and laminate flooring, trim. Decks. Interior doors.

Garry 613-802-2769.

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Handy Man- painting, trim work, door hanging, flooring, siding, tiling, decks, repairs. Very reasonable rates.

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~ Multiple Uses. The Possibilities are Endless ~ An appealing 2 storie, gambrel-syle steel roofed building maximizing its’ usable interior space & providing interest from the street. Incredible durability. Carefree maintenance. Water resistant. Budget friendly. This metal building could be used for many applications ranging from a strip-style mall, retail, office, business expansion, manufacturing facility, warehousing, storage of inventory/ vehicles/machinery, construction equip’t/material, tools, etc. Includes 13,400 sq. ft (+/-) w/ kitchenette & 2 washrooms. Propane furnace (3 yrs +/-). 200 amp service w/ 3 pony amps. On well & septic. Irregular 399 ft frontage (+/-) x 121 ft depth (+/-) = 0.94 acres (+/-). Plan 88 Pt Lot N RP28R9978 Part 2. Yearly taxes $ 4307.66 (+/-). Sold with a very reasonable reserve bid. For private viewing, terms & conditions please call our office at 613-267-6027.

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FARM MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT CONSIGNMENT AUCTION KINGS CREEK FARMS Friday, April 14th @ 9 a.m.

8472 Franktown Rd, Ashton Corner of Franktown Rd. and Dwyer Hill Rd. Equipment arriving daily!

Already consigned: Two Case 580, 4X4 Extend-A-Hoes, (1-SM,1- Super E); MF 65 diesel; MF 65 gas; MF 35 diesel IH B275 diesel; Antique Case SC (barn find); Case D; 2004 Ford F250 4X4 250KM; Ford F600 cab & chassis; MF 33 17 run seed drill; MF No 10 small square baler; IH manure spreader; back hoe attachment; hay rakes; Wood processor elevator; hay elevator; hay wagons; post hole auger; roto-tiller; hay mower; grader blades; 6ft snow blowers; orchard mower; Wheel Horse lawn tractor; 54”John Deere commercial walk behind mower; Toro golf course mower; chain saws; new picnic tables; kids 4 wheeler; Truck Craft 8ft aluminum slide in dump box; front buckets; pto shafts; top links; hay feeders; chain link fence; gates; cedar posts & rails; hemlock lumber; calf hutch; tri axle dump trailer; tandem utility trailer; car trailer; storage trailer; Onan 6 kw generator; hoof trimming trailer; horse drawn antiques plus more.

For more information or to consign contact: Dave Ostrom 613-229-6595 Watch www.joyntauction.ca for updates.

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623 Arnprior 692 Manotick 256 Almonte 257-253 C. Place 258 Kemptville 259 Lanark 267-264-326 Perth 268 Maberly 269 Merrickville 273 Westport 272 Portland 275 Toledo 278 McDonald’s Corners 279 Sharbot Lake 283-284 Smiths Falls 342-345382-498 Brockville 359 Elgin 382 Gananoque 448 Chesterville 479 Ompah 489 N. Gower 624 Pakenham 774 Winchester 838 Richmond, Munster 924 Athens 926 North Augusta 928 Delta 989 South Mountain

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Community potluck, Saturday, April 15, 6 pm and games night starting at 7pm. Play one of ours or bring one of yours. Addison United Church, 9007 County Road 29. Fully accessible Addison Church hall. 613-924-9816.

Light dinner, Saturday, April 8, 6 pm, followed by Euchre 7 pm. All ages and skill levels welcome. Addison United Church Hall, 9007 County Road 29. Fully accessible.

613-924-9816.

Weekly coffee break, Thursday morning from 8-10:30 am. Enjoy Williard’s donuts with fair trade coffee. Addison United Church, 9007 County Road 29. Fully ac cessible Addison Church hall. 613-924-9816.

Athens Alzheimer Society Caregiver Support Group, third Thursday of each Month, 1-2:30 pm, Maple View Lodge, 742 County Rd 42 E. Designed for those who are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer disease or a related dementia.

Athens Garden Club, Judy Wall, of Rock Wall Gardens, Perth, “Succulents,” Tuesday, April 18, 7p.m., Fellowship Hall, Athens Free Methodist Church, 58 Elgin Street North, bring a mug. www.gardenontario.org/site.php/athensgc email athensclubexec@gmail.com.

Athens Public Library. Toddler Time, every Thursday, April 13, 10:00 a.m. Children 0-3 and caregivers; LEGO Club, first two Fridays of month, 6:30-7:30 pm. Kids 5-10 with a parent/ caregiver. Details 613-924-2048.

CPHC (Community Primary Health Care) Diner’s Clubs, for adults 55 and older, and/or adults with disabilities. Second Thurs day of each month at Athens Free Methodist Church Hall. Info: 613-924-1629.

Foot Care CPHC (Community Primary Health Care) Foot Care Clinics, Valleyview Apartments, second Wednesday every other month. Info: 613-924-1629 or 613-342-3693.

Appointments are required.

Foot Care CPHC (Community Primary Health Care) Foot Care Clinics, Valleyview Apartments, April 12, second Wednesday every other month. Info: 613-924-1629 or 613-342-3693. Appointments are required.

Spaghetti Dinner is taking place on Sat urday, April 8, Athens Free Methodist Church. 5 - 7:00 pm. Cost is by donation and proceeds will go to the purchase of defibrilla tors for use in the community.

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Any community organization based in our circulation area wishing to list an event of community interest is invited to submit a description of 25 words or less in writing. Admissions or event costs, will not be included. Deadline is Thursday at 4:30 p.m. prior to publication date. This service is provided free of charge. Events will be listed no more than two weeks in advance. Write, St. Lawrence News, 7712 Kent Blvd., Brockville, Ont. K6V 7H6, or fax at 613-498-0307 or e-mail: judy.michaelis@metroland.com OR cheryl.code@metroland.com. Items will be edited as necessary. Please include name, address and phone number.

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Brockville Stamp Club meets on the 2nd Thursday 7-9pm at RM159, TI Mall, stamps & postcards, all welcome.

Caring for a chronically ill person at home? Education, respite, laughter. “Caregiv er Cafe”, St. Paul’s Church Hall, 3rd Tues. 1-3 pm. April 18. Register: jgarvin@ucht.com Chinese Dinner, Sat., Apr 22, 6pm, Ma sonic Complex, Parkdate Ave. E., Sponsor: Florence Nightingale Chapter 5, advance tickets before Apr 10. 613-924-9435

Community Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday April 15, 11-1pm, Rotary Park Splash Pad. Come out and join in the fun.

Good Food for a Healthy Baby, every Monday, 1-3pm, at the Wesleyan Church (33 Central Ave. E.) Info: 613-257-2779 ext 3106 (or ext 3100).

Leeds and Grenville Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society, April meeting, Monday April 10. 7:30 PM Brockville Museum.

Speaker Joyce Fingland, DNA tests most useful in genealogy. Public welcome, refreshments.

Messy Church, children and families, 3rd Sat/month, April 15, 11:00 - 12:30, St. Paul’s Church, 12 Pine St., craft, worship, lunch. Register: 613-342-5865

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LYN Euchre, Tuesday, April 18, 7:30 pm, Odd Fellows Hall, 23 Main Street. Sponsored by the Lyn Odd Fellows. Everyone welcome.

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Legion Elections will be held on Monday April 10, at 7 pm all members are asked to atSt. Andrew’s & St. James Presbyterian tend. Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 484, 13 Church. The church building is closing. You are Quabbin Road. invited to drop by and share some memories on Mallorytown Legion Branch 484, Sunday, April 9, 3-5 pm. Please join us.

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GANANOQUE Messy Church, designed for families, Fri day April 14. 5-7pm. St John’s Anglican Business Men’s Fellowship. Ladies Church, 490 Centre St. Enjoy games, crafts Night. Chinese Buffet, Friday April 7, and snacks, story “Jesus Knocks”. Hot meal 6:30pm. The House of Dragon, 790 King St. for all. Children of all ages welcome but they E. Guest Karen Walski & Others. All wel must bring an adult. come. RSVP. April 5. Les 613-815-7054 Messy Church. Celebrating Easter, Fri ROCKPORT day, April 7. A fun interactive church adven ture, Grace United Church. 120 Pine St. Rockport, Redeemer Cafe @ 2 Front Doors open 5:00pm. All welcome to attend.

St.Andrew’s, Annual Soup & Sandwich Street. Thursday, Apr. 13 @ 10:30 a.m.

Fri., April 7, 11:00-1:30pm. 175 Stone St. Speaker: Brian Phillips, “The 1907 Trial of South (Sydenham entrance). Eat in - take Rockport’s Richest Man”. Coffee & Treats. out- delivery. For more information contact Everyone Welcome.

Elizabeth at 613-382-2315 RURAL Vimy Ridge Memorial Service, Gana noque War Memorial. 11:30am, Sun. April 9.

Easter Flower Workshop with Santa Everyone Welcome. Tour of Legion medal Gonzales. Apr 8 10AM -2PM @ Johnstown collection and Vimy presentation afterwards.

Community Centre. Bring your own flower container. Lunch provided. Sponsored by IROQUOIS Friends of Cardinal Library. 613-657- 3822 Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Sun SPENCERVILLE day, April 9th, 8am-12pm. Live Bunnies!

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BGH supervisor shares hospital update

In October 2016, I was appointed by the provincial government to the role of hospital supervisor to Brockville General Hospital. As supervisor, I have been tasked with governing the hospital back to fiscal health. As part of this journey, I have engaged a recovery team, which includes Jeanette Despatie, who joins from Cornwall Community Hospital, to support BGH as the acting president and CEO. Over the past six months, we have been meeting with hospital staff, regional representatives, service groups, donors and volunteers to better understand your needs. Working with hospital leadership, our goal is to build an organization that will meet the health care needs of this community for years FOR SALE

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to come. We are focused on ensuring the provision of quality services and continuing to improve the patient experience.

Commitment to patient services I am pleased with the many enhancements we have been able to implement.

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Initiating the Fast Track program in the Emergency Department has proven successful by our patients. While it does not yet operate 24/7, those requiring less critical care are able to receive timely services and, as a result, reduce the strain for other more critical cases.

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As Dr. Tammy LeRiche, program chief, recently stated, "When you have strong, healthy women, you have strong, healthy children. You have a strong, healthy community."

As part of our recovery plan, we have identified and implemented changes to our leadership mix. We have made some changes to the leadership structure, which has provided some necessary cost savings, but also allowed us to recruit some key new leaders. To date we have hired a new VP and chief nursing officer, and manager of our operating rooms. To lead the revamped leadership team, we are actively recruiting for a new chief executive officer. Future plans include the enlistment of a new FOR SALE

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Redevelopment moving forward Another exciting project is the Phase II Redevelopment Project. This will see all services amalgamated onto one campus, at the Charles Street site.

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Overtime loss at home ends deep playoff run by the Athens Aeros Be proud.

That's what the public address announcer told the Athens Aeros just before they skated off the ice at Centre 76 on Saturday night. The Aeros' 2016-2017 CCHL2 season came to an end when they dropped a heart-breaking 3-2 decision in overtime to Richmond, giving the Royals a 4-2 victory in their best-of-seven semi-final playoff series.

Mackenzie Mercier scored at 1:21 of the extra frame and was mobbed by his Richmond teammates in the Athens end.

Bryan Fancy had given the home team a 1-0 lead at 5:45 of the first period. The Royals scored twice in the second, but Eric Hulford tied Tim Ruhnke/Metroland the game at 13:31 of the middle period.

Mercier was named first star. Athens AsDylan Stacey and his Athens Aeros teammates line up to shake hands with Richmond afsistant Captain Ryan Harper, who picked up a ter the Royals pulled out an overtime victory at Centre 76 on Saturday, April 1 to win their assist on Fancy's goal, was selected second star.

CCHL2 semi-final series 4-2.

The Aeros were outshot 31-25; William Rawski made 22 saves in game six.

The home team had won each of the first fives games of the series. Attendance at Centre 76 on Saturday night was 489.

The Royals took a 3-2 series with a 5-2 win on Friday night. Richmond never trailed in game five. The Royals took a 2-1 lead into the second period. Hulford scored for Athens at 6:18, but the Royals got what ended up being the game winner – a short-handed marker by Joey Laird – with about 12 seconds left in the period. Fancy got the Aeros back to within a goal at 3:05 of

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the third, but Laird restored Richmond's twogoal lead at 14:08 and the Royals added an empty-netter with about 40 seconds to play in regulation.

Richmond goaltender Nick Bond made 28 saves and was named first star. Laird was second star, and Fancy received the third star honour.

Rawski faced 27 shots in the Athens net.

The Athens goaltender stopped all 34 shots he faced in the Aeros' 2-0 win against the Richmond Royals at Centre 76 on Wednesday night.

The game was scoreless until 5:11 of the third period, when Emile Cyr gave the home team the lead. Captain Josh Maley picked up the assist.

Harper scored an empty-netter with about 16 minutes to play in regulation to preserve the victory.

Rawski was named first star of game four.

Harper was selected third star. Attendance at Centre 76 was 413.

By winning the quarter-final series, Richmond will now take on Casselman in the CCHL2 finals. The Vikings won the inaugural Tier 2 title last spring and were champs of the EOJHL before realignment kicked in for the 2015-2016 season.

Athens earned its spot in the final four by defeating Westport in a three-game wild-card series and then defeated Perth in the seventh and deciding game of their quarter-final series. The Aeros finished fourth in the regular season in the eight-team Richardson Division.

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Power Rangers movie goes bigger and better; special effects are top notch RATING: PG If you were a fan of The Power Rangers, then you were in the theatre wondering why this movie hadn't happened sooner. If you weren't a fan, then why were you in the theatre?

In the sleepy coastal town of Angel Grove, five teens with nothing in common find themselves in the right place at the right time. There's fallen football hero Jason (Darce MontgomMARK HASKINS ery), the nerd Billy (RJ Cyer), the mean girl MOVIE: The Power Rangers Kimberly (Naomi Scott), the outcast Zack STARRING: Darce Montgomery, Naomi (Ludi Lin), and the new girl Trini (Becky G.) Scott, R.J. Cyler, Ludi Lin, Becky G., Brian all standing in a restricted area of their town's Cranston, Bill Hader, and Elizabeth Banks mining operation. It's there they find five power DIRECTOR: Dean Israelite stones. Each takes one of the glowing stones,

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and soon find they now have superpowers.

Seeking answers, the five go back and find, buried deep in the mine, a spaceship. Inside the ship they meet Alpha 5 (Bill Hader) and the enigmatic Zordon (Brian Cranston). Zordon explains that the five have been chosen to be Power Rangers. There's no time to let it sink in because Rita Repulsa (Elizabeth Banks) is loose. She's pure evil and bent on reforming her monster Goldar to destroy the Earth. The Rangers must master their new powers quickly if they're to have any hope against her.

So it was the plot of every single episode of the The Power Rangers. That's not a criticism. If it didn't stick to the formula it

wouldn't have been The Power Rangers, and it would have been terrible. That said, this is a pretty good movie. Forget guys in rubber suits, forget cheesy martial arts poses; this is an action-packed sci-fi superhero movie.

The Power Rangers movie goes bigger and better in every way. The special effects are top notch. The martial arts are spectacular, and it has lots of Easter eggs for the fans.

It is also darker and edgier than the TV show. There is a lot of time spent on developing these characters, and a lot of thought into making them interesting and diverse.

Darce Montgomery, Naomi Scott, R.J. Cyler, Ludi Lin, and Becky G. stepped into the role of superhero naturally.

They don't just look good in the suits, they look like they are meant to wear them. They also nail portraying their characters as real people. From the fallen hero to the girl struggling to tell her parents she's gay, to the boy who's on the autism spectrum — they are all very good.

I liked Bill Hader as the voice of Alpha 5. Brian Cranston is an interesting choice for Zordon, but a good one.

Perhaps even more interesting is Elizabeth Banks as Rita.

She's not an actress I'd think of when casting a super villain. She is now. She is terrifying.

The Power Rangers has sweet martial arts, superheroes, aliens, giant robots and monsters. What's not to like?

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