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Estate donation could lift community fund to $2 million Desmond Devoy

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The Perth and District Community Foundation will be coming into some serious estate money, which could grow its fund to more than $2 million.

Steve Hillier, the outgoing president of the foundation, made the announcement on Thursday, March 12, at The Stone Cellar restaurant in Perth, as he chaired his final annual general meeting.

“We learned a couple of months ago that we were coming into a (portion of)… a large estate, over the course of this year,” said Hillier, the first installment of which was recently received. “This could help us grow to the $2 million mark.”

He noted that the foundation had grown a lot from March of 2009, when its assets sat at $204,000.

“We have had substantial growth,” said Hillier, with their fund now sitting at $1.25 million.

That day in particular, the foundation distributed $42,000 in grants to several community groups.

“We are looking forward to increasing that in the future,” said Hillier.

“It’s nice to see the fund moving in the right direction,” said accountant Howard Allan, during his report to the foundation. “It’s nice to see that it will have a bit of a leap this year.”

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Robin Heald of Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Lanark County, is presented with a plaque marking her years of service on the board of the Perth and District Community Foundation, from outgoing foundation president Steve Hillier at the foundation’s annual general meeting at The Stone Cellar restaurant in Perth, Thursday, March 12.

Waste Diversion Ontario (WDO) released their 2013 Residential Waste Diversion Rates on Feb. 26, 2015, with Perth coming in at a rate of 50.14 per cent and the only rural municipality in eastern Ontario to make the list of 20 Ontario Municipalities.

The residential waste diversion rate is the percentage of recycling, organics, and diversion efforts to reduce residential waste entering landfill sites as reported to WDO. Every year, WDO collects reports with this data from over 400 municipalities across Ontario.

Grant Machan, director of Environmental Services attributes this success to the town’s comprehensive curbside waste programs which include weekly organics collection, alternating

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Mayor John Fenik applauded staff on this success stating, “The Environmental Services Department continues to undertake innovative and engaging initiatives that are aimed at educating our community on the importance of sustaining our environment and ways to improve our waste diversion. We are very proud of the numbers released by WDO and thank the community for supporting and using our recycling programs.”

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Participants in the Maple Weekend can be found in Lanark, Leeds and Grenville, Frontenac and the City of Ottawa. We want to give you a firsthand opportunity to see how maple products are produced from tree to table, along with the chance to taste and purchase quality maple products.

Ontario maple syrup producers have a reputation for producing some of the best syrup in the world. During Maple Weekend, our maple producers will demonstrate how maple syrup is made – whether it’s simply boiling the sap in a cauldron over an open fire or processing it through high-tech RO systems and modern fuel-efficient evaporators – the results always taste great! Your local producer will be happy to share with you how their operation works and many will be offering free samples of fresh syrup, as well as maple candies and confections.

Each sugar camp will have different activities and offerings from pancake breakfasts, sugar bush trails, sugar making demonstrations, taffy on snow, horse-drawn sleigh rides and much more. Experience why pure Ontario maple syrup has long been a favourite springtime treat and share in the fun of the sweetest time of the year.

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mapleweekend.ca for a list of producers near you. Please be sure to read the description of each sugarhouse to know where they are located and the activities they offer and then follow the Maple Weekend signs throughout the area.

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Handbags of all kinds at fifth annual Purse Event April 12 in Smiths Falls Falls District Collegiate Institute. Once again this year, funds raised from the sale, which features new and gentlyused purses, clutches, wallets, totes, backpacks and more, will

go to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County, as well as the Smiths Falls Public Library’s summer literacy tutoring program for children.

The 2014 event featured 1,100 purses up for grabs and netted $10,000 for the two causes.

According to organizer Tammy Edwards of Tammy’s Nail Salon, a self-described purse junkie, she is pleased to be able to give back to her community through the Purse Event, which over the past four years has raised more than $30,000 for local programs and charities.

“I love doing the Purse Event,” she noted. “A little goes a long way. It’s amazing how a $3 purse trickles down and can help people.”

“These are great, great causes and are helping kids in need in this area,” Edwards continued.

“We’ve all been hit hard by closures and it’s tough, but having a young child makes you realize where there are gaps in learning and reading is so important. Even helping that one child that needs it is going to change their life and set them on a different path.”

Several hundred purses have already been donated by busi-

nesses and members of the community but Edwards said the more the merrier.

“Our collection is going well, but we could always use some more donations. We’re hoping to have a really great selection,” she said.

Visitors to the Purse Event will have the opportunity to browse hundreds of purses of each size and colour. All are cleaned prior to the event and graded based on their condition. Bargain tables will feature deals $6 and under. Higher-end handbags will be available in Ellie’s Boutique and in a silent auction and the cream of the crop will be featured in an exciting live auction by Joynt’s Auction Services.

So far, designs from Prada, Guess, Hugo Boss, Kathy Van Zeeland and Naturalizer have all come in.

“So many different purses come in and there is literally something for everyone,” Edwards remarked.

For Edwards, one of the best aspects of the event is hearing the stories behind the purses people donate.

“I’m a purse lover, but I also love people,” she said. “We get some very unique purses and

I always love to hear the stories behind them. It was cute because we did find a ring in a purse again last year and just reunited it with the owner recently. It’s funny how almost a year later, we got it (ring) back to the right owner.”

In addition to getting lost in a room of hundreds of purses, visitors have the chance to win plenty of prizes through the draw table. Items so far include pictures, Adirondack chairs and a variety of gift baskets.

“Any businesses or individuals who don’t want to donate funds or purses, we would welcome any donations for our draw table,” Edwards said.

Those who have new or gently-used purses and would like to donate to the Purse Event, can drop them off at Tammy’s Nail Salon (50 Lorne Street), Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County locations in Smiths Falls and Perth, or the Smiths Falls Public Library.

“Donations are accepted up until the event, but we would like them as early as possible so we have time to prepare the purses,” Edwards said.

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The fifth annual Purse Event is all set for Sunday, April 12 at Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute. The fundraiser, which offers purses of all kinds at discount prices, will once again benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County and the Smiths Falls Public Library’s summer literacy tutoring program for children. Above, visitors peruse the tables and tables of handbags on offer during last year’s Purse Event. Left, This green Prada handbag will be one of hundreds of purses up for grabs.

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Call 613-283-0300 for availability.

Tickets may also be purchased for cash at Special Greetings, 8 Russell Street East, and at the door (if available). A reminder: the venue is at 53 Victoria Avenue, Smiths Falls, and the show starts at 8 p.m. The Station Theatre invites all its friends of Film Nights and its season of wonderful plays to come out for a taste of good jazz.

Foxcatcher to be screened March 27/28 Foxcatcher, to be shown on March 27 and 28 at 7:30 p.m., is a psychological drama directed by Bennett Miller (Moneyball) starring Academy Award nominee for Best Actor, Steve Carell.

It’s a mezmerizing hybrid of true crime and sports drama in which two brothers, both former Olympic wrestling champions (Channing Tatum and Mark Ruffalo) become involved in a fatal friendship with a neurotic millionaire coach, John du Pont (Carell). This true-life drama is one of the year’s most talked about films.

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trumpet player who loved traditional jazz like Louis Armstrong and other big bands of the era like Artie Shaw. “I grew up with that stuff, so I’ve kept this love of melody,” he says.

Fontaine’s influences as a jazz drummer included Tony Williams, Mitch Mitchell, and Joe Morello. And one less expected: Garry Peterson of The Guess Who, whom he thinks is grossly under-rated.

“I saw the Guess Who when I was 11-years-old, and I was just blown away by Garry Peterson. He was playing brushes and he was a very accomplished player. That’s somebody who influenced me heavily at the beginning,” he says.

For this concert, Fontaine and his quartet, who have played at the Ottawa International Jazz Festival, will perform music from the leader’s favourite movie tunes. He assures us that we can count on Shadow of Your Smile and The Summer Knows, for sure.

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Robert Fontaine and his jazz quartet kick off The Station Theatre’s Music Series in a one-night only performance on Saturday, March 21.

Fontaine is best known in the Ottawa area for his quirky, irreverent movie reviews on CBC Radio 2. But by night he is a drummer with his jazz quartet; and this Saturday, March 21 at 8 p.m. Robert will blend his love of movies and his passion for music in a performance of “Jazz Goes to the Movies.”

Fontaine has been playing the drums since age eight, and has been playing in bands since age 13.

“I had this idea for about 25 years that I wanted to put together a jazz quartet,” he says. Then he adds in his typical self-deprecating way, “I’m very slow. It took me a long time.”

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Our celebration of “Raising the Bar” will be held at Carambeck Community Centre, 351 Bridge Street in Carleton Place at 6:45 p.m.

Centres will receive a certificate for their accomplishments and we will celebrate with a presentation from international guest speaker Ronald Morrish, author of Secrets of Discipline and With All Due Respect. His refreshing presentation will focus on practical strategies for teaching children to be responsible and co-operative. He will talk about how to discipline without all the deal-making, arguments, and confrontations.

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licensed childcare programs in Lanark County for their voluntary participation in “Raising the Bar” in 2014.

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Licensed child care centres will be celebrating nine years of “Raising the Bar” in Lanark County with international guest speaker Ron Morrish.

On Wednesday, March 25 at the Lanark Early Learning and Child Care Association (LELCCA) networking evening, early childhood educators of Lanark County will be recognized for participating in “Raising the Bar.” “Raising the Bar” is a voluntary, community standards program supported by the County of Lanark for licensed child care centres and preschools in Lanark County.

The “Raising the Bar” celebration provides an opportunity to recognize the contributions to those child care centres who strive to deliver high quality child care services to children and families in Lanark County.

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The fight against fraud

he Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) doesn’t want you to be a victim.

March is Fraud Prevention Month and each year, thousands of people across the country lose millions of dollars through scams and fraudulent schemes.

The way to combat this is through public awareness. Let’s talk about fraud, open up a dialogue and report on the harmful aspects of this type of victimization.

According to the Canadian AntiFraud Prevention Centre, 66 per cent of Canadian-based mass marketing fraud that took place in 2014 was Internet and email based. Twenty per cent was conducted over the phone and the majority of victims are those aged 50 to 70.

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important role in investigating fraud, but the CAFC says just five per cent report the crimes, that could prevent other family members, friends or neighbours from the same fate.

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There’s no shame in doing a good deed or saving for your future. We all just need to be a little more careful where we put our hard-earned money.

Findlay Oval meant so much to family during the Depression years It had darkened early that mid-winter day, with the sun dipping below the west hill just as we were finishing our supper.

Audrey lit two coal-oil lamps, putting one in the middle of the kitchen table, and the other on the washstand that served as a place for our winter mitts, scarves and water into the reservoir of the Findlay Oval. extra socks.

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around the kitchen table, each of us doing what we liked to do best when the day was done. Mother at one end with her diaries and scrapbooks spread out before her and the rest of us amusing ourselves in any way we wished.

That night I sat on the bench under the window that looked out onto the grape arbour. I could feel a draft and so I had taken a blanket that was always folded at the end of the creton couch and wrapped it around my shoulders.

Like everyone else, my feet were tucked into handmade felt slippers. And I could feel the most delicious warmth and contentment as I looked around that old kitchen...everything so familiar and so much a part of our everyday lives.

Father had moved to the rocking chair in front of the Findlay

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Oval and his feet were up on the cushion on the opened oven door. His papers were around him and his pipe hung loosely in his mouth.

That night I was contented just tention was on the Findlay Oval to sit. The colouring picture from and it was as if I was looking at the Ottawa Farm Journal was in it for the first time in my life. I front of me, and so were my craySee MARY page 9 ons, but I had lost interest. My at-

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Government statistics show that a full time farm to be sustainable must turn gross sales of a least $250,000 per year. Yet they continue to pour money into ventures that are to provide income to sustain farms that are in turn unsustainable. The real question is; are these ventures a benefit to the farmers or the jobs created between the farm and end user.

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These hubs are funded through government grants, economic development, private, municipalities, grants and donations. In order for hubs to sustain their business they offer butcher shops, flower shops, bakeries now competing against local businesses with government funding money!

A similar grant pilot project started in Renfrew County supporting local farmers, folding after three years because it could not sustain itself.

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mentally counted all the uses we had from the stove and I wished longingly that I knew how to write, so that I could put down on paper what the old stove meant to us out there in Northcote.

Of course, there was the reservoir at one end. It supplied us with all the hot water we used in the house: our Saturday night baths, the Monday washings, scrub water, and the water we had just used to wash up the dishes. And it was

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Two Rivers Food Hub has opened in Smiths Falls at the Gallipeau Centre and needed $221,575 to start up. They have a chair, co-chair, manager and secretary.

Now there is payroll, rent, hydro, heat and maintenance costs. It is great that they offer a commercial kitchen, storage etc. to farmers but at a cost of $25 per hour to the farmer. There is also a membership charge per farmer of $100.

Where is the money being spent? What equity is the farmer establishing? Now farmers have costs of transporting their products, costs for management fees, rental fees etc.

Farmers do not need more added costs, they are already at the bottom line to get what they need for costs of production and input costs for their products.

I have phoned our local retirement homes, long term care facilities, hospitals, correctional institution in Joyceville

where, when we had a stuffed-up nose, or Mother thought we were getting a cold, we sat close, on a chair, with our heads under a sheet, breathing in the steam from the reservoir.

It was the Findlay Oval that made our toast in the mornings. The tin toaster sat over the front burner that had been removed, and four slices could be toasted at one time. And it was that same burner that Mother lifted to singe the chickens before they were stuffed and put in the oven for our Sunday supper, and that

night I thought of the popcorn that was so often a treat on a cold winter’s night and made on the Findlay Oval.

All along the very top of the stove was the warming closet. It was seldom used for food, because as soon as a meal was cooked, we were more than ready to sit around the old pine table and dig into it. But it was a wonderful place to dry wet mitts, or heat a towel to wrap around a wet body after our Saturday night bath.

Always, and that night it was no dif-

and talked to the head of food services in each sector asking if they would support local. Long term care facilities have to meet ministry of health and long term care requirements setting the guidelines on where they can purchase food. They have menus to follow and have no extra money to hire and help prepare food.

Correctional institutes have to provide standing offer quotes to purchase food.

Hospitals have guidelines, hospital purchasing plans that they have to follow.

They are not mandated to buy local at this time. Restaurants buy some local but again have to watch money going out to justify the cost per plate. In general it comes down to the funding they receive and how much can be spent per person.

Farmers are up against the wholesalers like Sysco, Findlays, etc.

This funded money, donations etc. can go directly to the farmers. We have local farmers markets, farm gate sales, and CSA farmers. Advertise and promote

local, show where farmers are located, what they produce, where they sell from, either farm gate, market or CSA. There seems to be a lot of money spent on advertising the Food Hub, spend it on advertising the farmers.

Farmers can use this money to buy equipment, putting their own kitchen in, expand land base etc. to build equity on their own farms.

There are a lot of new and younger farmers wanting to join the industry.

Fund young start up projects with a 10year business plan, giving them time to establish themselves making the farm profitable. You will then attract serious young farmers and sustain agriculture for future generations.

Support local, put the money in the right place and buy direct from the farmer!

Diana Coutts Perth

ferent, Father had put blocks of wood around each side of the stove and our galoshes and rubber boots were propped against the wood to dry out over night.

And I knew that when I put on my galoshes in the morning to go to school, my feet would feel that delicious heat long after I had left the house for the three and a half mile walk to the Northcote School.

In the wintertime, when Mother would bring in the freshly washed laundry from the clothesline, stiff as boards and frozen solid, a wood clothes rack Father had made would be folded out before the Findlay Oval, and that night, even though it wasn’t a wash day, I felt I could smell the sweetness of those frozen clothes that seemed to go right

through the house as the clothes dried from the heat of the stove.

And of course, it provided us with the only warmth we would have, with its pipes snaking through the kitchen and poking through the floor upstairs.

That night how I wished I could write so that I could put down on paper all that the Findlay Oval meant to us during those Depression years. It would take me forever to print the words.

I guessed I would just have to rely on my memory.

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The following are highlights from the regular Lanark County Council meeting held Wednesday, March 11 at the administration building in Perth.

A public meeting has been set for March 25 at 5:30 p.m. in the Lanark County administration building regarding a proposed amendment to the county’s Sustainable Communities Official Plan.

The amendment provides updated mapping for wellhead protection areas and intake protection zones in Lanark County and policies to reflect new source water protection information.

It applies throughout the entire county with the exception of Lanark Highlands.

The amendment identifies the affected areas and proposes policy modifications to help guide development in those areas as identified in the Mississippi-Rideau Source Water Protection Plan that was approved in August 2014.

Local municipalities will be required to identify the areas in their own official plans. In-

formation about the proposed official plan amendment and related materials is available from the county’s planning administrator at 613-2674200, ext. 1520 or by email at plan@lanarkcounty.ca.

Weed inspector appointed Council passed a bylaw appointing Ken Gilpin as the Lanark County weed inspector for 2015.

Under the Weed Control Act, the county must appoint a person to perform duties related to controlling the infestation of noxious weeds, which impact lands used for agricultural or horticultural purposes. Gilpin served in this position last year.

In 2014, no site visits were warranted and, therefore, no work orders issued.

A report to council from public works indicated having an active weed inspector ensures services are undertaken in a timely manner with state-of-the-art principles and taking current legislation into account.

Calls related to weeds are

received by public works administrative staff, who then use work order software to track relevant information and, if needed, issue the work order to the weed inspector to conduct a site visit and take necessary actions.

Upcoming meetings County council, Wednesday, March 25, 5 p.m.; economic development, March 25 (following county council); public works, March 25 (following economic development); special county council, March 25 (following public works). County council, Wednesday, April 8, 5 p.m.; community services, April 8 (following county council); corporate services, April 8 (following community services).

For more information about any of these issues, contact the County of Lanark at 1-888-9LANARK, ext. 1502. Like “LanarkCounty1” on Facebook and follow “@LanarkCounty1” on Twitter.

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Pont spoils Mark with gifts and praise, even while pushing his limits with relentless training.

Dave is eventually coaxed into joining Mark on “Team Foxcatcher,” but there is something disquieting about du Pont’s generosity. As they near a triumph at the Seoul Olympics, Mark’s pent-up rage threatens to collide with his coach’s fevered paranoia and the combination is disastrous. The trio of stars play off one another brilliantly –and Carell is worthy of special note, transforming himself into the pale, soft-spoken, and ominous du Pont that won him the nomination.

The Smiths Falls Station Theatre is a great place to see movies as they were meant to be seen – on a big screen (ours is 14-feet wide), with our big, distortion-free speakers. Seeing a gripping drama with a crowd gives it that much more impact.

Come out and enjoy Foxcatcher with your friends on Friday, March 27 or Saturday, March 289.

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Submitted by the Smiths Joining the band as special guest for the evening will be Falls Community Theatre. pianist Jean-Pierre Allain.

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The Sound of Music continues to delight after 50 years Great music The very entertaining plot is interspersed with songs from what is arguably one of the best movie sound tracks of all time.

Our own CD must be wearing out we have played it so often.

Who doesn’t enjoy songs like My Favourite Things, Sixteen Going on Seventeen, I Have Confidence or the incredibly stirring Climb Every Mountain?

That’s not to mention the title song itself which is excellent.

In a 2012 interview Canadian-born actor Christopher Plummer, who played Captain von Trapp, said the film was “so awful and sentimental and gooey” making it the hardest role of his stellar career.

Money maker Call it gooey, sappy – call it whatever you like. The Sound of Music, which was a flop with the critics at the time of its release, is one of the most popular, timeless, beloved films ever made. It is also one of the biggest money makers.

The 1965 musical was so popular it earned the nickname “The Sound of Money.” The movie played in American theatres (and some Canadian too) for four and a half years until the studio withdrew it due to plans for a re-issue. In England the demand was so high that the film set a record, playing for 170 consecutive weeks at one London theatre for example.

The movie grossed $178 million in the US alone and estimates are that the first release brought in a flood of money that today would equal $800 million US. It continues to be a money machine and on the 50th anniversary is certain to enjoy a resurgence due to a planned rerelease, along with DVD, CD and other related sales.

There’s no question The Sound of Music is one of my alltime favourite movies. It didn’t start out that way however.

It was the summer of 1966 and I was spending part of my vacation visiting my recently widowed maternal grandmother and my uncle (my mother’s youngest brother) in Chatham, Ontario.

There was no central air conditioning in my Grandma’s house despite the fact Chatham is one of the hottest places in Canada in the summer.

On a scorching weekend my grandmother suggested we take a drive to London, which is more than an hour’s drive east of Chatham, and watch The

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Sound of Music which had been playing continuously at one theatre in the city since its release.

As I recall my Grandma, a huge movie fan, had already seen it several times.

Neither my uncle nor I were keen. He was 19 at the time and wanted to hang out with his buddies instead of driving his mother and young nephew to London for the day. I was 12 and movie musicals weren’t on my radar.

The tipping point came when Grandma said “the theatre is beautifully air conditioned and it’s so hot today.” So, off we went for a late afternoon showing followed by dinner.

The air conditioning was heavenly. So was the restaurant meal we enjoyed later. But for me the highlight was the film itself. I absolutely loved The Sound of Music.

I have seen it countless times since and even managed to survive the commercial blitz that stretched many television airings to four hours (the film itself is 174 minutes long).

Our daughter Heather is a Sound of Music fanatic. She has watched it many more times than me. When we first bought a VCR, many moons ago, one of the first shows Heather asked me to tape was The Sound of Music. We still have that VHS copy which has been replayed so often I’m not even sure it would work now?

Of course VCRs have been replaced by DVD players. Five years ago, on the 45th anniversary, we bought a special release of the film which contains all kinds of added features including a “Music Machine singalong” and interviews with the stars including Andrews and Plummer. They, along with the late director Robert Wise (he died in 2005 at age 91) also provide audio commentary for one version of the movie contained in the package.

The sing-along version of The Sound of Music has also filled theatres in recent years.

Return to theatres This year, on the 50th anniversary, the restored film will return to 500-plus theatres in April. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment released a five-disc (DVD) edition on March 10 which includes a new documentary entitled “The Sound of a City: Julie Andrews

Returns to Salzburg.” The feature follows Andrews as she revisits the key locations in the Austrian city where the movie was filmed in 1964.

Many people don’t realize The Sound of Music was originally a Tony Award winning Broadway play (circa 1959). It featured the wonderful musical score by the outstanding team of Rodgers and Hammerstein which also graces the film.

The London stage production opened in 1961 and since then there have been many versions staged in cities around the world. In 2007 Kathy and I were fortunate enough to attend the most recent London production, staged by composer and impresario Andrew Lloyd Webber. It starred Northern Ireland actress Connie Fisher. She won the BBC talent TV show How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria. Sound familiar?

As of last summer that production was still touring the UK but with different actors in the lead roles.

There’s so much that can be written about The Sound of Music. The behind the scenes stories are endless and really interesting.

As for the real von Trapp family, who inspired the play and film, their story continues in the mountain village of Stowe, Vermont.

After touring the US as the Trapp Family Singers in the early 1940s the

family settled in Stowe, in Vermont’s picturesque Green Mountains, because it reminded them of their native Austria. We are regular visitors to Stowe and I have written about the Trapp Family Lodge in the past.

The Trapp properties at Stowe continue to grow and the family’s musical story also continues. For any fan of The Sound of Music the

Trapp Family Lodge is an absolute must-see. A trip there will only increase your interest in the family’s story which, although it does not directly parallel the Broadway and Hollywood versions, is still intriguing.

If you have a comment or question for Jeff Maguire he can be reached by email at: jeffrey.maguire@rogers. com.

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You know you are getting old when…well, for one thing, when you can personally remember the basis for every 50th anniversary that crops up. That has happened to me a lot in recent years.

This month marks the halfcentury mark for one of the most popular films of all time ‘The Sound of Music’ which premiered in New York City on March 2, 1965.

I enjoy movies and at one time, early in our marriage, “the show” as we called it was the main source of entertainment for Kathleen and me.

When we lived in St. Thomas, Ontario we would sometimes go to nearby London, which had numerous theatres, as often as two or three times a week. If we were off on the weekend we regularly went to the show on Saturday night and again on Sunday afternoon. We saw all of the “big pictures” and when it came to Academy Award time we never missed the Oscar presentations on television because we had seen most of the nominated films.

How times have changed!

These days we rarely go to the movie theatre and we don’t miss it particularly. This year we didn’t watch the Academy Awards because we hadn’t seen most of the nominated films.

Not that we don’t watch movies – we do. But with the arrival of HD television and easy access to specialty movie channels and DVDs we can stay home and, eventually, see all of the big pictures.

When we were younger we didn’t have the in-home options that are available today of course. So a visit to the theatre and movies on the big screen was a real treat.

My early film tastes ran strongly to “shoot ‘em ups” and police dramas such as Clint Eastwood films or outstanding productions such as In The Heat of the Night which was directed

by Canadian Norman Jewison and starred the incomparable Sidney Poitier.

However, I also discovered I enjoyed “feel good” films.

Shows that were uplifting.

Perhaps the best example of all time is The Sound of Music.

Who could possibly be nicer than Julie Andrews, now Dame Julie? The actress, who will be 80 in October, starred as Maria, the young lady who leaves a convent to become governess to the children of a strict naval officer. She soon falls in love with Captain Georg von Trapp.

She quickly transitions from governess to stepmother of the captain’s seven children. At the

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9:30am-10:30am 5 Alvin St 10:00am-11:00am 31 Broadview Ave E 10:00am-12:00pm 1523 Craig Rd 11:00am-12:00pm 45 William St W 14 Ross St 9 Cornelia St W 11:00am-12:30pm 86 Broadview Ave 8 Cachet Dr 70 Bacchus Island Rd 4237 Hwy 511 29 Craig St 11:00am-3:00pm 133 Sheppard Ave 11:15am-12:15pm 43 Carol Cres 11:30am-12:30pm 103 Elmsley St 3110 Hwy 43 E 217 Bristow Dr 12:00pm-1:00pm 28 Montague St 12:00pm-1:30pm 133 Karen Lane 106 Beckwith St E 12:30pm-1:30pm 93 Queen St 206 Frost St 12:30pm-2:30pm 14388 Cty Rd 15 1:00pm-2:00pm 139 Pointview Dr 2940 Tennyson Rd 44 Tower Rd 35 Condie St 42 Winnifred St N 1:00pm-2:30pm 199 Andrews Ave 807 MacPherson Rd 226 Lera St 22 Tudor Circle 48 Perthmore 1:00pm-3:00pm 248 Bishop’s Way 154 Old Kingston Rd 2:00pm-3:00pm 2518 Rideau Ferry Rd 2:00pm-3:30pm 298 Christie Lake Rd 706 Christie Lake North Shore Rd 3:00pm-4:30pm 4 Cassell Lane 50 Fourth St 118 Colborne St. W 358 Norris Rd 126 North Rd

Perth

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Smiths Falls

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Oxford Mills

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Cole Walker 613-812-0536 John Gray 613-868-6068 Garry Dalgleish 613-880-4434 Paul Gordon 613-390-2281 Julia Scotland 613-390-0401

Perth

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Smiths Falls

Lisa Brennan-Trudel 613-285-9646

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Pauline Aunger 613-285-9158 Jennifer Aunger 613-285-5602 Connie McNamee 613-223-8168

Smiths Falls

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Chaloa Acres Perth

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Nan Bell 613-285-7727 Brian Cavanagh 613-812-0229 Stan Suffel 613-284-6756 Pauline Aunger 613-285-9158 Jennifer Aunger-Ritchie 613-285-5602

Smiths Falls Smiths Falls Rural Smiths Falls Smiths Falls Rural Perth

Garry Dalgleish 613-880-4434 Cole Walker 613-812-0536 Carol Barber 613-285-4887 John Gray 613-868-6068 Julia Scotland 613-390-0401

Otty Lake Rideau Lakes Twp

Joanne Bennell 613-812-0505 Barbara Couch 613-253-0518

Rideau Ferry

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Perth Perth

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Otterdale Estates Smiths Falls Merrickville Glen Tay Smiths Falls Rural

Garry Dalgleish 613-880-4434 Carol Barber 613-285-4887 Garry Seguin 613-852-4313 Cole Walker 613-812-0536 John Gray 613-868-6068

Sunday March 22

11:00am-12:00pm 21 Rideau Ferry Rd Rideau Ferry 11:00am-12:30pm 597 Bolton Rd Kemptville Rural 11:00am-1:00pm 266 Muldoon Rd Kemptville Rural 11:00am-3:00pm 133 Sheppard Ave Perth 1:00pm-2:30pm 32 McCann St Smiths Falls 89 Leacock Rd Frankville Rural 138 Evans Rd near Perth 4 Larose St Almonte 1:00pm-3:00pm 116 Ashton Creek Estates Carleton Place 98 Crampton Dr Carleton Place 455 Dufferin St Carleton Place 2:00pm-4:00pm 194 Wolf Lake Rd Westport Rural 2385 9th Line Beckwith 3:00pm-4:30pm 112 Wiltse St E Athens

Connected to Your Community A/CP/K/P/SF - 15 - Thursday, March 19, 2015

Evelyn Lee 613-284-7277 John Gray 613-868-6068 Jim Fisher 613-402-7653 Randy Cavanagh 613-464-1000 Garry Dalgleish 613-880-4434 John Gray 613-868-6068 Randy Cavanagh 613-464-1000 Cathie McCabe 613-284-6263 Sam Kerr 613-229-7565 Tanya Evoy 613-285-4214 Barbara Couch 613-253-0518 Cole Walker 613-812-0536 Amanda Woodruff 613-270-8200 John Gray 613-868-6068

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OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY MARCH 21 11AM-12:30PM 29 Craig Street (Hwy 43), Perth

$227,500 Stop for a Tour on Saturday – this home has immediate occupancy and is much larger than it looks. Fully renovated home with new windows, hardwood floors, spacious yard with large back deck, 3 bedrms up, finished lower level with bathroom on each level.

MLS#931431 Julia Scotland 613-390-0401 julia-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca Drea Scotland 613-390-2373 drea-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca

NEW PRICE

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY MARCH 21 1-2:30PM 48 Perthmore, Perth

$384,900 Put this home on tour for Saturday to preview Perthmore Glen’s newest open concept build called “The Elmherst” model.

The sophisticated design features vaulted ceilings, upscale decor, warm hardwood, ceramic floors, fireplace, west facing deck, attached double car garage complete with an energy star rating and ready for occupancy.

MLS#: 942150 Julia Scotland 613-390-0401 julia-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca Drea Scotland 613-390-2373 drea-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca

RENOVATED COUNTRY HOME

2356 Harlem Rd, Portland

Lanark Highlands

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY MARCH 21, 1-3 PM 248 Bishop’s Way, Otty Lake

$464,900 Beautiful, 4 season home, 109 feet frontage on Otty Lake, many inclusions.

Newer engineered hardwood flooring. 3 baths, main floor master bedroom. Can’t make the open house...then give me a call and I will set up a private showing for you. MLS#927345 Joanne Bennell 613-812-0505

SMITHS FALLS – RENOVATED 4 McKenzie Ave

Sheri Mahon-Fournier* 613-812-1215

Andrew Rivington* 613-812-3280

Bob Ferguson* 613-812-8871

Joanne Bennell* 613-812-0505

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY MARCH 22 1-2:30 PM 4 Larose St., Almonte

Barbara Shepherd* 613-326-1361

Christian Allan* 613-207-0834

Oral Pretty* 613-264-0123

Julia Scotland** 613-390-0401

NEW LISTING

WATERFRONT

RIVER FRONT

PRIVACY JUST A FEW MINUTES FROM PERTH

147 Tom’s Rock Rd, Black Lake

59 Harvey

$339,900 Built at the turn of the century, this Tay Riverfront home is tastefully renovated and is adjacent to the core of Heritage Perth. While retaining the character and charm of the period, the home has had updates including plumbing, wiring, shingles, windows and newer hot water natural gas boiler. Garden door from kitchen lead to an expansive deck overlooking river built in 2014.

MLS#: 092101003510400 Paul Martin 613-264-0123

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$439,000 Built in 2008 this custom 2,385 sq. ft. home has an additional 1,040 sq. ft. of finished living space in the walkout lower level. Situation on a 3.16 acre lot fronting on a paved road, this home is loaded with exciting features including a gorgeous great room with vaulted ceiling and fireplace.

Beautiful kitchen cabinetry & island, main floor den or fourth bedroom, 2nd floor has 3 oversized bedrooms including dramatic master bedroom suite. Oversized garage with workshop. MLS#: 094000202508602 Paul Martin 613-264-0123

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$499,000 Exceptional view of Big Rideau from this spacious, brick R2000 home with two level walkout living, attached and detached garages, hardwood flooring, over 800 ft of shoreline set on 19 acres.

You can’t beat the price. Call for a tour.

MLS#938015 Julia Scotland 613-390-0401 julia-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca Drea Scotland 613-390-2373 drea-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca

12 Polk Cres., Portland

$229,900 Wonderful Portland neighbourhood, minutes from docking on Big Rideau Lake, this 3 plus bedroom updated bungalow is perfectly located for hiking the Cataraqui Trail or walking to your boat on the Rideau. Features of this home include a bright 3 season sunroom, living room fireplace, master bedrm ensuite, large attached garage, finished lower level family room with additional bedrm space and a landscaped lot with a combination of open and wooded space. MLS#939400 Julia Scotland 613-390-0401 julia-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca Drea Scotland 613-390-2373 drea-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca

$474,900 Beautiful waterfront property with excellent, clean shoreline, gardens, privacy and only minutes from Perth.

Enjoy two finished levels (3 bdrms, 2 bath) overlooking the lake, open concept living area with double sided fireplace, hardwood floors, walk-out deck across the entire waterfront side, attached double car garage and waterside gazebo.

MLS#932855 Julia Scotland 613-390-0401 julia-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca Drea Scotland 613-390-2373 drea-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca

$1,299,000 Spectacular timber frame home on Rideau’s Sand Lake featuring soaring ceilings, open concept layout, floor to ceiling stone fireplace, detached four season guest home with lower level heated parking situated on 8 acres of Canadian Shield and deep, clear waterfront.

Julia Scotland 613-390-0401 julia-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca Drea Scotland 613-390-2373 drea-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca

Paul Martin*** 613-264-0123

$159,900 This nicely updated 1.5 Story, 3+bedroom, 2 bath home is waiting for a family. Conveniently located in the heart of Rideau Lakes and a easy commute to Kingston/ Smiths Falls/Brockville/Gananoque.

This is the perfect starter home. Call for a showing. MLS#938347 Julia Scotland 613-390-0401 julia-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca Drea Scotland 613-390-2373 drea-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca

$168,000 Many renos and updates offer space and amenities perfect for your family. Three spacious bedrooms, updated baths, large living room and spacious dining room plus eat-in kitchen. Attractive main bath on the bedroom level with powder room on the main level. Lower level family room with powder room close by and large wet bar for parties. Newer windows, newer flooring, updated wiring, etc. Fenced yard for kids and pets with deck for your barbeque and summer entertaining and relaxing. Insulated and heated garage with entrance to mud room. Lots of room for day to day family living and entertaining.

Cathie McCabe 613-284-6263 cathie-mccabe@coldwellbanker.ca Barbara Shepherd 613-326-1361 barbara-shepherd@coldwellbanker.ca

177 Big Rideau North Shore Road

Drea Scotland* 613-390-2373

$359,900 Fantastic location in the pretty town of Almonte, very desirable area, walking distance to schools, hospital & shopping. This well built home sports 4 bedrooms, master with updated ensuite.

Lovely curved staircase off the spacious foyer, new two piece powder room, laundry room on the main level. Efficient oak kitchen with ceramic floor & new gleaming hardwood floors in the dining & living rooms. Special touches on cove moulding in family room & living/dining area. Brick fireplace in the family room and a custom corner oak gas fireplace in the lower level rec room.

Everything you need in the perfect location to call home! Cathie McCabe 613-284-6263 cathie-mccabe@coldwellbanker.ca

$245,000 Loaded with character & charm, this beautiful renovated 1.5 storey farmhouse is situated on a bio-diverse 12 acre parcel in Lanark Highlands. Nature lovers dream… deer, sunsets and privacy.

Large custom kitchen with natural stone counter top sand butcher block island perfect for entertaining. Trails, perennial beds, organic garden with sted, paddocks 2 and apple trees, separate 600 ft studio with own well, heat and hydro.

MLS#: 094000202520900 Paul Martin 613-264-0123

Lanark Highlands

Cathie McCabe* 613-284-6263

NEW PRICE

8286 Highway 42, Newboro

$179,900 If you’re looking for open space and character, this fully renovated stone church is the answer. Completely rebuilt from the stone shell, this home features, all new systems, over insulated, new wiring, new windows, hardwood floors, two baths, upper loft area, energy efficient electric and pellet stove heating. The sellers are very motivated to sell. Call for a tour.

MLS#907805 Julia Scotland 613-390-0401 julia-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca Drea Scotland 613-390-2373 drea-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca

203 Eagle Point Rd., Sand Lake

Norene Allan* 613-812-0407

Sales Representative* Broker** Broker of Record***

4225 Scotch Line

$299,000 Located just minutes from the Town of Perth, this 1900 sq. ft., 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, bungalow has an additional 520 sq. ft. of finishing in the walkout lower level. Beautiful open feel to the main floor, spacious foyer with slate floors and a unique winding staircase to the lower level.

Situated on a 3.8 acre lot which includes row to Pike River.

MLS#: 091191101556201 Paul Martin 613-264-0123

218 Islandview Dr, Mississippi Lake

$779,000 Wonderful executive waterfront home minutes to Perth, Carleton Place and an easy commute to Ottawa. Enjoy upscale waterfront living in this spacious 4 bed, 4 bath home featuring attached double car garage, vaulted ceilings, luxurious bathrooms with in-floor radiant heat, exotic cherry and ceramic flooring, detached insulated garage/workshop and fully finished lower level. The perfectly landscaped, irrigated property is surrounded by iron fencing and gates. Enjoy walk-in/jump-in excellent shoreline with boat launch area. This home is sure not to disappoint. MLS#941160 Julia Scotland 613-390-0401 julia-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca Drea Scotland 613-390-2373 drea-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca

$349,900 3 bedrooms, 3 baths – private 3 acre setting so close to town – spacious and bright – great for viewing nature, and perfect design for entertaining. Cozy up in the main floor family room with warming wood stove. Separate living room and dining room – fireplace and walkout. Eatin kitchen. Great price! MLS#939459

www.198cliffordcresperth.com Call Barbara Shepherd– 613 326-1361 barbara-shepherd@coldwellbanker.ca

NEW LISTING 4 McKenzie Avenue

$168,000 Many renos and updates offer space and amenities perfect for your family. Three spacious bedrooms, updated baths, large living room and spacious dining room plus eat-in kitchen. Attractive main bath on the bedroom level with powder room on the main level. Lower level family room with powder room close by and large wet bar for parties. Newer windows, newer flooring, updated wiring, etc. Fenced yard for kids and pets with deck for your barbeque and summer entertaining and relaxing. Insulated and heated garage with entrance to mud room. Lots of room for day to day family living and entertaining.

Cathie McCabe 613-284-6263 cathie-mccabe@coldwellbanker.ca Barbara Shepherd 613-326-1361 barbara-shepherd@coldwellbanker.ca

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Beautiful reno’d contemporary 2 bdrm. home. Granite countertops, gleaming hdwd. flrs., custom kitchen and bathrm cabinetry. Inground salt water pool surrounded by stamped concrete & interlock. 3 gas fireplaces: master bdrm., liv/din rm. and lower level family rm. Sep. wkshp with radiant floor heat. An exceptional property!

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OPEN HOUSE

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Sunday, Mar. 22, 11:00am-12:00pm 21 Rideau Ferry Rd., Rideau Ferry $625,000 MLS: 921301 Host: Evelyn Lee

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Saturday, Mar. 21, 1:00pm-2:00pm 139 Pointview Dr., Port Elmsley $349,000 MLS: 940230 Host: Nan Bell NEW LISTING

474 Rideau River Road $229,000 MLS: 945139

NEW LISTING

Building Lot Briton-Houghton Bay Rd $36,000 MLS: 944761

1804 ninth line

Nicely updated home on professionally landscaped country lot plus separate 3200 sq. ft. shop. Too many features to mention. Call for viewing today. $635,000 • MlS#925028

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63 William Street East $134,900 MLS: 895652

View of Mississippi Lake from master suite. Dramatic vaulted ceilings in open concept liv/din/kitchen, gorgeous hardwood and ceramic floors.

Expansive front verandah for relaxing outside. Oversized double garage for the handyman. Full unfinished basement. Fabulous value. $339,900 • MlS#941435

3185 DruMMonD conceSSion 7

All brick split level home boasts 15 rooms, fenced yard, double garage plus single detached garage, 2 fireplaces, central air, hardwood flooring and more. $284,900 • MlS#939389

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$347,500 • MlS#937497 robin Ferrill

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Adult lifestyle in Rockhaven Park. Nicely updated mobile home. New kitchen and hardwood flring.

$109,900 • MLS#939797 Marly Burke

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$339,900 • MlS#939391 robin Ferrill

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Stunning country setting. 2+2 bdrm, 3 bthrm bungalow on 6 acres.

Call Robin for your SOLD sign!

Rhonda Brunke Sales Representative

Lovely country home. Set back from street with paved laneway and interlocking walkways. 2+1 bdrms. Finished lower level. Nat. gas heat and central air $299,900 • MlS#940609

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Audlt style bungalow with back walk-out to park. Hardwood, open concept and more! Call Robin for your SOLD sign!

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Saturday, Mar. 21, 12:30am-1:30pm 93 Queen Street $189,900 MLS: 937970 Host: Francine Rever

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Saturday, Mar. 21, 11:00am-12:00pm 14 Ross Street $189,900 MLS: 920288 Host: Nan Bell OPEN HOUSE

$296,500 • MlS#943519 rhonda Brunke

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Saturday, Mar. 21, 11:00am-12:00pm 45 William St., W. $149,900 MLS: 938058 Host: Francine Rever

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Jason Coleman Sales Representative

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Marly Burke Broker

119 Miguel Street, carleton place

Charming brick home completely updated. Quiet street with fenced yard. Call Robin for your SOLD sign! $244,900 • MlS#941944

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154 OLD KINgSTON ROAD, RIDEAU LAKES TWP THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS! Sought after Open Concept design boasts a sparkling Foyer, gleaming hrds, Oak Kit w/lg island & fab wndw wrapped Solarium.

Unbelievably bright LL open house offers extra BDR & cozy SATURDAy MARCH 21ST, 1-3 P.M. woodstove!

Deeded access to Bass Lake; quiet clean waters provide ideal conditions for swimming, boating & fishing. Private boat launch & storage area for canoes, etc. The handyman will love the 28 ft x 26 ft det GAR/WKSP, while the vegetable & perennial gardens are an outdoor enthusiast’s dream! MLS#923839 SS CE AC KE! D A E ED S L DE BAS TO

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455 DUFFERIN ST. CARLETON PLACE

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FABULOUS FAMILY BUNGALOW. Nestled on a corner lot in sought after Northridge Estates. This 3BDR 3BTH Home is filled with pizazz. White Colonial style pillars open house ND invite you to cozy up SUNDAy MARCH 22 1-3 P.M beside the chic natural gas fireplace, while the sparkle in the Kitchen is sure to wow your guests while they mingle in the Open Concept FamRm. Overnight guests are sure to love the Lower Level retreat with modern 3-PC Bth. A spacious LL Family Room & private fenced rear yard are perfect for the kids!

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OPEN HOUSES

SATURDAY MARCH 21, 2015

9:30 – 10:30 AM 5 ALVIN STREET

11:00 – 12:30 PM 4237 HIGHWAY 511

Completely renovated 3 bed bungalow close to amenities. Maple floors throughout. Custom kitchen w/stainless steel appliances included. $239,900.

New Modern Contemporary designed 2 sty on 4.36 acres. Lg living/dining, expansive kitchen. Master w/lg walk-in & ensuite. Deluxe Cape cedar shakes siding. $439,900.

$419,900

125 MONTgOMERy PARK RD, CARLETON PLACE G L I S T E N I N G MISSISSIPPI LAKE! Fab 2 BDR + Bunkie 4-Season retreat on M Mississippi Lake! This newly renovated Home boasts a country chic feel thruout the Open Concept layout. The modern style Kitchen boasts breathtaking waterfront views while the cozy woodstove will keep you warm as you admire the sparkle of the freshly fallen snow on the lake!

Adorable 19 ft. x 11 ft. Bunkie perfect for your overnight guests! MLS#925785 g E! LIN RK LAK SPA SIPPI IS ISS

SATURDAY MARCH 21 & SUNDAY MARCH 22 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM 133 SHEPPARD AVE., PERTH

Newly constructed 1,650 sq ft – 3 bed, 2 bath bungalow newly built, with large deck, double attached garage and gorgeous curb appeal. $499,900.

$327,900

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NEW LISTING • OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, MARCH 22 1-3 PM 98 CRAMPTON DRIVE, CARLETON PLACE

2 bedrooms, 2 bathroom – Fantastic investment for young couple and walking distance to Carleton Place amenities and Mississippi trails, this family friendly neighborhood is a perfect fit for your first home. Move-in ready with maple hardwood floors on main level, inside entry to garage, and open concept, sun-lit living and dining area overlooking the rear yard with 3 season solarium. Quick close available.

47 BURgESS ST, CARLETON PLACE WOW! What a fab family Home full of pizazz!

B Prime Carleton Place C I CH location; walking distance to schools, recreation, downtown core & an easy commute to the City of Ottawa. A sought after Open Concept welcomes you to this 4BDR 3BTH Split Level Home, spacious KIT & eating area overlook cozy Main flr FamRm w/gas FFP. Expansive rear Deck & fenced yard are perfect for kids, pets & entertaining. PS – Dad will love the LL Sens retreat! MLS#933623 W!

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Valley Fishing & Outdoor Show March 27-29 in Carp The Valley Fishing & Outdoor Show has gone redneck crazy. This event, held Friday, March 27 through to Sunday, March 29 at the Carp Fairgrounds (3832 Carp Road), promises to be informative and entertaining for the whole family.

This year has it all – with boats, outfitters, and tackle shops and hunting gear to help outfit you for your season.

This year’s show is full of great prizes. You could win a pair of Monster Spectacular tickets for May 30 at the Canadian Tire Centre, fishing rods at the casting pond, a Muskie charter from Muskie Canada or a cookbook from Jeff Morrison “The Outdoors Guy”.

New this year are fish cleaning demonstrations

by Jeff McNaughton from the Ministry of Natural Resources and “Ask the Butcher” with Steve Moss from Mossy’s Smoke Shop.

Their demonstrations and tips of the trade will help you turn that trophy catch into a tasty treat.

Also new this year will be live entertainment from the Felhaver Band on Sunday to help you kick off the winter blues and put a “jig” in your step. Amanda Kingsland from Y101 will be on hand Saturday on the main stage to host The Redneck Runway, a fashion show of all the new and latest clothing to help keep you warm, dry and looking your best.

Turkey tests will also be available at the Dave’s Hunter Safety booth. Remember to contact the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (705-748-6324 ext. 285) to order your home study turkey DVD prior to the show and bring your receipt to the show to write your exam.

Seminars

John Anderson, one of the world’s foremost renowned Muskie speakers and tournament pro will be on the main stage Friday and Saturday.

Canadian Hall of Fame inductee Big Jim McLaughlin will take the stage Sunday. Big Jim has been an integral part of Canadian sport fishing for 30 years and is always a hit at the show.

The Ottawa Fly Fishing Society will also be taking the main stage on Friday evening. They will also be giving demonstrations and lessons on tying flies throughout the weekend.

On Saturday, Len Dickinson will present on “the travelling hunter”. Len is an avid globetrotting hunter who will be sure to pass on his tips to make sure your next hunting trip is a memorable one.

Be sure to check out the seminar schedule on the website www.valleysportsmanshow.com to ensure you don’t miss your favourites.

The third building at the show will house the gun show. Admission to the Fishing & Outdoor Show also gets you into this venue. There will be 50 tables of firearms for sale and trade.

The show hours are Friday, March 27 from 4 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, March 28 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 29 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Admission to the show is just $8 with children under 12 admitted free when accompanied by an adult.

Weekend passes are also available for just $12, which is only $4/day, so you won’t miss a single thing this show has to offer! Free parking and reasonable admission rates, makes this an affordable outing for the whole family.

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On Saturday, March 7, Fulton’s Pancake House and Sugar Bush hosted the annual Lanark & District Maple Syrup Producers Association’s Tapping Out Party. Guests enjoyed mild spring temperatures as they wandered the Fulton’s grounds, taking in attractions like horse-drawn sleigh rides, tobogganing, marshmallow roasting and exploring the trails. Clockwise, from top left: Henry Lickers, a member of the Metis tribe, demonstrates a traditional method of tapping a maple tree using a spout made of wood; Nikolas Firman takes a trip down the tobogganing hill with friends Tia and Forever Zoe-Richer; Henry Lickers speaks about historical methods of preparing maple syrup to a crowd; Makayla Cavanagh roasts a marshmallow over a roaring fire; guests at Fulton’s enjoy a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the grounds.

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Pretty Paws for LAWS March 21 Visit Divine Consign (14 Industrial Ave in Almonte) this Saturday, March 21 for Pretty Paws for LAWS from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Many donated dog coats and accessories will be for sale (cash only please) with all proceeds going to support LAWS. Also, Divine Consign is kindly donating 20 per cent of all sales to LAWS that day. A “goodie basket” is available for purchase as well filled with donated new items and the 2015 LAWS calendar is free with every purchase/donation.

me to take the time to get to know me. I am sure you will love me once you appreciate me for the lovely lady I am. I got my face washed, my ears cleaned, my fur brushed my nails clipped: I’m ready! His white whiskers are stunning against Please give me a chance. I’ll be waiting his black face, especially with the right for you at LAWS. sunrays. He loves to snooze on top of one of the multi layered cat beds and when Coco people come to adopt he observes with Sleek, slick, well groomed, excellent his big friendly yellow eyes. Walt is a body shape, large, playful and friendly real gem to call your best furry friend. demeanor would describe Coco.

Please meet him at LAWS or call at Coco seeks attention from anyone who 613-283-9308. enters his temporary home at LAWS. He’s fun, likes to be goofy, rolls over for Isla belly scratches and is longing for his new Please meet this absolutely stunning forever home. This black boy is about full-figured grey female cat with her three-years-old. pretty light green eyes. Isla is about fiveyears-old and would be the perfect companion for a quiet older couple or single person. Isla has her front paws declawed so best to keep her indoors otherwise she cannot defend herself. She has her moments, but she loves to be touched. Isla is not comfortable around smaller children.

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continue to improve since we started her training program.

Like any dog, all Mandy wants is to please her master(s). She loves to be brushed, have her belly rubbed, and nuzzle up to her human when play and work are over. Like any adolescent, she can be a little “willful” at times, but her leash skills are very good, and she can be very good at ‘fetch’, ‘give’ (she has a very soft mouth), sit, stay, heel, etc.

With consistency in her training, a calm home and time to learn what is expected of her, each of these skills can be finessed infinitely.

Mandy Mandy would do very well being adPlease meet Mandy, one of our two opted into a home or farm in the country Rottweiler mixes we’d like you to meet where she’s allowed some freedom.

Walt this week. Mandy, about three and a halfWalt is a very laidback, quiet but years-old, is alert, extremely smart. She Ace friendly medium size cat of about four- is very obedient and works well with Meet Ace, a bright energetic one years-old. Walt is black with some white. her handlers. Her obedience skills are and a half-year-old Rottweiler mix who

Lyons This week’s featured pets Drew Hello there, Drew here. Around Halloween 2013 I was brought to LAWS. Can you believe that, 2013! Days, weeks, became months more than one year and I am still here.

I’ve heard from my fellow cats who came and found homes that there is another life out there. Sadly nobody came to pick me up yet and lately I am starting to worry I’ll grow into and old woman without ever enjoying a nice private bed, belly rubs, and a family who loves me for who I am.

I am a real nice and pretty Torti with soft orange, black, brown and some white fur. At times, when I am unsure I am a little shy but when I get to know you I come out of my “Torti shell” as I do like to be loved. I would love to meet that one person who can be patient with

loves to fetch. Like Mandy, Ace too is eager to please and has improved his obedience skills a lot since he came to LAWS last year. There is still room for improvement. Ace is generally quiet and good with some dogs. Ace is very people friendly but will require a diligent handler who is willing to give him exercise and training.

With his playfulness and outgoing nature he will be a loyal and devoted companion for the right owner. We feel that Ace would do very well on a farm or a place somewhere in the country.

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

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Twin sisters help the prince find a Pan Am Games torch officially unveiled princess in upcoming Mudds play Kyle Booth

Whoever said that theatre is fun for the whole family didn’t realize they would be sharing the stage with their own sibling, which is the case for newcomers to the Mississippi Mudds, twin sisters Emma and Sophie Hans.

Emma, who has been performing for three years (recently as Cosette in Orion’s Production of Les Miserables), and Sophie, who has been performing for two years (recently in the Perth Academy of Musical Theatre’s Glee 2), will be on stage together in this April’s production of Once Upon a Mattress, both as Ladies-in-Waiting.

Once Upon a Mattress tells the story of Queen Aggravain (Michele Eno) who sabotages the efforts of every young princess who hopes to marry her son, Prince Dauntless (Kyle Booth) and no one else can settle down until he does! Honourable Sir Harry (Justin Yanosik) is determined to marry the lovely Lady Larkin (Katie Irvine), so he sets off for faraway lands and returns with an unlikely candidate, Princess Winnifred (Jennifer Vorano) from the swamps. It’s love at first sight

for the Prince, so the Queen sets about planning her most difficult challenge yet. The palace is filled with merriment and mischief while everyone (an amazing cast of 24!) wonders if Princess “Fred” will pass the Queen’s test?

When asked what their favourite part of the show is, the twins could not pick one part in particular; they love the whole show and think it is funny and has great music. If you join the Mudds, you will not only make many new friends, but will also have the experience of being onstage in the spotlight, which everyone deserves a chance to be in. When asked what convinced them to join the Mudds and, in particular, why this show, they both reply, “All the people are very nice, the music is great, and the play is very funny. What’s not to like?!”

The Mississippi Mudds is a great place to come and break out of your comfort zone and meet people who are equally passionate about theatre and a place that you can always feel welcome.

Emma and Sophie both feel that since joining “It has really helped with our self-confidence, since both of us are shy,” and when also

asked if they would consider doing more shows in the future, they replied with “We will definitely be checking out future productions! It’s such a blessing to have a great musical theatre company nearby!”

So make sure you come out and support Carleton Place and enjoy an evening of incredible talent as the Mudds retell the tale of the Princess and the Pea under the amazing direction of Sandra Dunlop and Producer Karen Lapointe.

The extremely talented musical director Laurel Tye and band members Peter Brown (Piano) Tom Kemp (drums) and Frank Martens (electronic wind instrument) are also an integral part of the production.

The Mississippi Mudds will present Once Upon a Mattress at the Carleton Place Town Hall (175 Bridge St.) on April 24, 25 and 26 and April 30, May 1 and May 2. To find out more about show times and other upcoming performances, visit mississippimudds.ca. Tickets will be available at Reads Book Shop about a month before the first show.

Kyle Booth is a member of the Mississippi Mudds.

Olympian Simon Whitfield joins a Canadian forces veteran, a Toronto Police Service’s officer and a music-loving teen in being named the first torchbearers to carry the flame in the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay, presented by President’s Choice and OLG. On March 16, the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games Organizing Committee (TO2015) and its relay partners announced 10 torchbearers, and unveiled the torch and torchbearer uniform.

Joining Whitfield among the relay’s 3,000 torchbearers will be Pat Israel (63), Michael Crawford (51), Cameron Sault (28), Bob Cassels (74), Tanisha Martinez (22), Francis Atta (28), Melanie Byland (29), Zsofia Balazs (24) and Denzel Innis (17). To learn more about these torchbearers, visit www. toronto2015.org/torch-relay/ torchbearers.

“The torch is a unique symbol of the Pan Am Games and carries a powerful energy that will unite Canadians,” said Saäd Rafi, chief executive officer, TO2015. “The torchbearers will proudly carry the flame through more than 130 communities, igniting the Pan

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The design of the 2015 Pan Am Games torch.

Am spirit as they go.”

Featured on the torch are the colourful United We Play! pictograms – depictions of people in motion – symbolizing the assembly of athletes through the celebration of sport and culture.

The aluminum torch stands 65 centimetres high and weighs 1.2 kilograms (or roughly the same weight as a baseball bat). With a burn time of 10 to 12 minutes, the flame can withstand winds of up to 70 kilometres per hour and is visible in all kinds of weather conditions.

“A torch relay is powerful and patriotic,” said Whitfield, Olympic gold and silver medallist and Pan Am bronze medallist. “I’m looking forward to that moment as it truly is an honour to represent my community and Canada.”

During the 41-day torch relay, each of the 3,000 torchbearers will complete, on average, a 200-metre relay segment. The torch will be carried by more than 60 modes of transportation and exceed 5,000 kilometres on the road and 15,000 kilometres by air.

The torch relay will invite Canadians to celebrate and share the Pan Am spirit throughout its 41-day journey towards Toronto, the host city of the Games.

The torch relay starts May 30 and concludes July 10 with the dramatic lighting of the cauldron at the opening ceremony in downtown Toronto.

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Join the Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists for the natural history presentation, ‘Servants and Masters: Trees on the Landscape’ by Justin Peter, former senior park naturalist of Algonquin Park. Above, trees in the landscape in Mississippi Mills off Clayton Road.

World of trees the subject of MVFN presentation March 19 Cheryl Morris

On Thursday, March 19, the Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists (MVFN) will present the sixth lecture in their current series. This event will be held in the Social Hall of Almonte United Church, 106 Elgin Street in Almonte at 7:30 p.m.

The guest speaker for this presentation will be Justin Peter, director of programs and senior naturalist for Quest Nature Tours. He has entitled his talk “Servants and Masters: Trees on the Landscape”.

Prior to working at Quest, Justin was senior naturalist at Ontario’s worldrenowned Algonquin Park where he co-ordinated the park’s interpretive program and recruited promising junior naturalists.

He is a popular speaker at birding festivals and nature clubs, including MVFN and, as well, is researcher for regional and international projects and publications. He founded the Facebook page ‘Landmark Trees of Ontario’, which features some of Ontario’s many remarkable trees and their stories. He recently led the review of the popular book Trees of Algonquin Provincial Park (author Dan Strickland), the latest edition of which was released in 2015.

This book emphasizes that “…of all the living things that inhabit Algonquin Provincial Park, none are more important than trees.”

Peter states: “In one sense, trees are passive elements of the landscape, vulnerable to the vagaries of environmental change and human activity. On the other

hand, they are tremendously adaptable and responsive to opportunity, and their presence (or absence) influences life all around them. In this illustrated talk, we will discover some of what our native trees can tell us about our landscapes as we explore the diverse ecological and cultural roles that they play—past and present—as well as their potential to enrich our future landscapes.”

Peter will expand on this statement as he discusses how the economic value that we place on different trees affects how much or how little we know about them and their conservation status. His talk will enlighten about how important specific trees are to the wildlife that depends on them for survival. He will discuss the existence and magnitude of ongoing threats to the survival of our trees including those posed by pests, diseases and climate change.

As well, he will describe the underappreciated presence of historic trees in nature and their great potential to help re-forest the landscape. In discussing these topics Justin will make us aware of how our own values affect the ability of trees to survive and flourish.

Please join MVFN for this interesting and informative presentation. Refreshments and discussion will follow the talk. There is a non-member fee of $5.

For further information, please contact MVFN’s program chair, Gretta Bradley, at glbradley@icloud.com.

For MVFN events, membership and other club information visit http://mvfn. ca.

Cheryl Morris is a member of the Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists.

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I recently received emails from two readers who displayed an amazing amount of persistence and patience when dealing with their automotive problems and the results couldn’t have been farther apart.

This first one needs a little background. Matthew purchased his 2012 Honda Civic Si new in the fall of 2011 and noticed right from the start that it was consuming engine oil (at the rate of about 0.5 L every 1,500 km). He brought this to his dealership’s service department’s attention and asked for a resolution. They began an oil consumption test which required our Civic owner to drop in any time the engine was low on oil so their tech could record the mileage and the amount of oil required to top it up. Our reader got the distinct impression that no repair was forthcoming so in April of 2014 he sent me an email asking for my advice.

I found out that his Civic was the subject of a technical service bulletin issued by Honda Canada

to its dealers indicating that a certain number of their vehicles were subject to oil consumption and that the recommended repair involved the replacement of the engine’s pistons and rings (a rather major process). I provided this info to our reader and almost one year later he was kind enough to supply this follow-up.

“Hello Brian, It has been a year, but my car finally finished the oil consumption test with the Honda dealer. It took longer because they messed the records up a bit. The results were sent in to Honda Canada, and by my calculation it was consuming 0.6L/1,500km, so it was within an acceptable range (for them), being below 1.0 L/1500km.

And needless to say, I got a call from the dealer’s service advisor informing me that because it fell within the acceptable allowance, no further action was required. I called Honda Canada, and talked to a rep who again said there is no issue with my car, and its oil consumption was acceptable. I asked

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for further investigation, he then asked if the service manager had sent these results to Honda’s technical support division yet. So I said no, and the rep suggested he would call the service manager and see what else could be done.

They called me back within half an hour and said the service manager would now send my issue to tech support for review, and he then mentions that my vehicle’s serial number is on the list for piston and ring replacement. I was flabbergasted that they would keep giving me the run-around and then finally admit that my car was on this list.

Within two weeks the dealer calls me and says that they will perform the ring and piston replacement. I agreed and at the

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beginning of February 2015 they performed the repair. The rep at the dealer was nice in that he kept me up to date after they pulled the engine apart and informed of the condition of the cylinder walls along with pictures.

Currently I am still in the breakin period and have 2.000 km on it, but I have not seen any oil consumption yet; the oil is still at top of dipstick and clean.

So at this time I am satisfied with the results, as all I wanted was realistic oil consumption. As I do understand with a high compression engine like this and the thin oil they use, 0W20, there will be some consumption. I am guessing once it is broken in and I start to hit higher revs it will use some, but time will tell. Besides I don’t plan on keeping it once the Honda Turbos come out in 2018. Yes, I still love my Honda’s.”

Thank you, Matthew The second reader’s tale involved too many emails to print here, so I’ll provide the high-

lights. It was the tale of a 2009 Toyota Rav4 that was the subject of a voluntary recall involving the vehicle’s rear suspension components. It seemed that two rear adjustable linkages were prone to breaking due to corrosion and the recall involved the replacement of these links along with a sealing procedure that rendered them non-adjustable. The Rav4 had a wheel alignment as part of the process. The technician’s report on the alignment indicated that the right rear wheel was just outside of the manufacturer’s specs but was (in the dealership’s opinion) within acceptable range.

Our Rav4 owner took his vehicle to two other repair shops for an alignment check and both agreed with the dealership that the right rear wheel was just beyond spec.

This customer repeatedly asked his dealership and Toyota Canada for some resolution or adjustment, but none was offered. I was supplied with the alignment specs and in my humble opinion didn’t think the current set up was likely to cause

any accelerated tire wear or other problems and I advised the owner to live with it and to have his rear tires checked at regular service intervals for any unusual wear.

To add insult to injury, Murphy’s Law decided it needed to be applied to this situation and a few months later the Rav4 developed a loud howling noise from the rear drive axle. Back to the dealership it went and out came an estimate for $3,000 to repair the rear differential. Needless to say, this owner won’t be waiting for the next version of a Toyota to grace his driveway.

If you have any questions, opinions, or stories on anything automotive please drop me a line, [By email to emc@perfprint.ca or directly to bjoeturner@hotmail. com listing ‘Question for the Car Counsellor’ in the subject line or by post to Record News Communications, 65 Lorne St., P.O. Box 158, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4T1].

Yours in service, Brian Turner

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• Tuesday, March 24: Stephen Fearing at the Full Circle Theatre.

Taking a break from Blackie & Rodeo Kings we’re lucky to have this fine wordsmith in our locale to share his magic. Advance tickmost memorable, playing all over the area from ‘90 to ‘95. After years of success on the road with Ambush, gaining notoriety across Canada with them, the bright lights, huge crowds and big cities, he’s returned home to spend more time with his family and is wanting to try something different. Besides his new Riq Turner Band who are gaining traction around the area, he started talking to me about house concerts and as a result he invited us to a house concert he arranged and, through attending I was able to witness what he calls an epiphany as he, for the first time in front of an audience, performed a whole evening of just his own music, alone, backing himself on guitar. It’s a whole new playground.

I’ve watched many people experience house concert performances for the first time as part of the audience in our own living room over the years and witnessed how they’ve loved the intimacy, the quiet, enabling listening and most importantly, the stories told about how a song came to be and as a result, they started seeking more out. So, it was especially pleasing to witness a seasoned entertainer gain such satisfaction from performing his own music after so many years of performing mostly covers. It’s kind of been a two-decade circle for him in that he went on his own to Nashville in 1995 to dip his songwriting skills in the country music mecca’s waters. He was there for seven months, was apparently well received and asked back at many open mics and later paying solo gigs. He was encouraged by the response he was getting but ran out of money so came home, revived Dirty Johnny, returning to the ‘covers’ life. He continued writing though and, with Ambush wrote many of their tunes, gaining recognition across our fair land.

It’s one thing to play others’ material but it is a whole different experience performing your

own, baring your soul, exposing yourself to everyone’s criticism.

By the response he received that night, there were many who wanted to host him in their home.

They too, experienced a house concert for the first time, loving the feel and wanting to share it with their friends. This will certainly be a boost of confidence for Riq to get writing more. He, too, was sharing his imagination with us, via music. I wish him well.

MERA presented New Country Rehab Sunday afternoon and I was thrilled to see them again. Their fiddler/singer, John Showman created the band as a response originally to his imaginative desire, a vehicle allowing him to both sing and play fiddle.

They love and respect the old tyme country music, taking the words of players like Hank Williams or Johnny Cash, rewriting the music but still maintaining the integrity of the originals as well as creatively writing many of their own. Their tight quartet will be taking their alt-country sound in April south to Washington, DC, South Carolina, Tennessee and, I’m thrilled to hear, will be playing the one and only Merlefest in North Carolina. They’re going into the studio again next in May so I look forward to hear more of their creative “imaginations.”

Upcoming events • Saturday, March 21 from 1 to 6 p.m.: Charley Smith is doing a CD release concert indoors at Rideau Acres Campground Hall (1014 Cunningham Rd.) – a mile north of Highway 401 – just west off Highway 15, just north of Kingston. He’s put this together as a fundraiser for Amherst Island Public Radio Station, CJAI – 92.1 FM. Special guests include an opener by Dennis Whitty and he’ll be joined by many of the same players on the CD as well as Lanark’s own Gus McCormick, emcee Charlie Kitts and a nice spread of

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• Friday, March 27: Tribute to Wilburys at The Cove in Westport. Featuring Elijah Abrams (The Abrams Brothers) on guitar/bass/cocals, Seamus Cowan (Spoon River/Bullmoose) on bass/guitar/vocals, Rueben de-

Groot on guitar/vocals and Rob Radford (Rueben deGroot/Emily Fennell) on drums/vocals. There will no doubt be some surprise visitors. Takes place from 8 to 11 p.m. Tickets are $10 each. Looking forward to this one!

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While enjoying the 2013 movie version of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty on the weekend and its portrayal of “imagination,” it brought back a few recent events, each the result of people taking their imaginations and making them work via music.

While doing long distance drives I find playing CDs helps make the time pass. I slipped in Charley Smith’s new one, entitled Stay This Way and enjoyed it enough to play it through twice! Charley is a veteran country player from the Perth area and he’s surrounded himself with top talent to bring his self-penned songs to life. Super pickers Steve Piticco and Brad Scott on guitars, Doug Johnson working magic on steel guitar, Don Reed and Wade Foster on fiddle, Terry Kittmer on drums, Charly Chiarelli on harmonica, with sweet harmony background vocals, all masterfully produced at Summit Sound outside Westport by Dave Daw, helped make Charley’s vocals the gem I continue to enjoy.

One of my good friends always says he enjoys country music because you can understand the lyrics and Charley’s words are worth listening to. He remembered his late musical friend, Ray Donaldson specifically in the song I Made a Friend and dedicated the disc to him. Relationships, road songs, memories of working as a kid at a local service station, now long gone, all bring his imaginations to song.

He wrote a tribute to George Strait in the disc’s title track Stay This Way. Overall though, it was the musicianship, the overall product that kept me listening.

Understated background harmony vocals, guitars, pedal steel and fiddle raising their heads as needed, all made for an overall relaxed, sweet sound I keep putting back on. My memory of the excited smile on Charley’s face as he handed his new “baby” to me after slugging through the many months of its incubation, like a proud new poppa gleefully handing out cigars, came to mind.

This latest rendering, sharing his “imagination” is truly an enjoyable experience.

Musician/town councillor Riq Turner has been playing music forever. Crediting Perth’s legendary guitar teacher, Mike McPherson, he blossomed, playing in teen bands, Dirty Johnny being the

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The Salvage Shop everything great Irish drama should be Rich language, strong characters, great story telling – these are the rare commodities that make Irish plays so popular with theatre lovers. Jim Nolan’s The Salvage Shop is a sterling example of the genre, serving up equal measures of humour and emotion in a good old-fashioned Irish family drama.

The story takes place in a cluttered repair shop where Sylvester “Sylvie” Tansey mends broken furniture and other items in need of restoration. Running the salvage shop is Sylvie’s job, but being the bandmaster of the Garristown Brass Band is his passion.

For years, he has been grooming his son Eddie to take over the coveted position of bandmaster when he retires. Alas, like many of the damaged objects in his shop, Sylvie’s relationship with his son has fallen into disrepair.

A deep rift has developed between them, a result of Eddie having abandoned his father just before an all-important national music contest, years before. Syl-

vie, now leaning on alcohol for comfort, is facing the prospect of an uprising by the other band members, who want to appoint a new bandmaster. But the band is Sylvie’s life; relinquishing the band leader’s baton would crush him, and besides, he still clings to the hope that Eddie will one day take over from him and win the annual band competition.

Ultimately, this is a story about reconciliation, and the redemptive power of mutual understanding and forgiveness. Along the way, audiences travel an emotional road paved with deep sadness, joy, triumph, and humour. There is, of course, also great music – classic brass band numbers, the strains of Sylvie Tansey’s hero, Luciano Pavarotti, and even a live-on-stage flugelhorn solo by musician Mark Bailey.

Director Patricia Parry has assembled a fine cast of actors to Photo courtesy of Jean-Denis Labelle take on a variety of compelling character roles, including David From left: Mark Bailey as Stephen Kearney, David Parry as Sylvester “Sylvie” Tansey, and Parry as Sylvie Tansey; Grey Joanna McAuley Treffers as Rita Shanahan in Jim Nolan’s poignant Irish drama The SalMasson as his son, Eddie; Joanna vage Shop. The production opens Thursday, April 9 at the Studio Theatre in Perth.

McAuley Treffers as Rita Shanahan; Mark Bailey as Stephen Kearney; and newcomers Martin Treffers as Josie Costello, and Phillipa McDonald as Eddie’s daughter, Katie.

Don’t miss The Salvage Shop, Irish drama at its very best. The show premieres at the fully accessible Studio Theatre, 63 Gore Street E. in Perth, on Thursday, April 9, with performances April 9, 10, 11, 17 and 18 at 8 p.m., and April 12 and 19 at 2 p.m. Regular tickets are $22 at The Book Nook, 60 Gore St. E. (cash only); Tickets Please, 39 Foster St. (613485-6434; ticketsplease.ca; credit cards accepted, a convenience fee applies) and Shadowfax, 67 Foster St. (613-267-6817; shadowfax.on.ca; credit cards accepted, a convenience fee applies).

Tickets are $24 at the door, and students with ID pay just $10 at the door on show nights. There is some strong language in this play that may make it unsuitable for younger audience members.

Submitted by Paul Joyce.

CDSBEO students prepare for mission trips Students of the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario are currently participating in the annual March Break Mission Trip (March 16-20).

Each year, the board supports and organizes two mission trip experiences for students from all ten CDSBEO secondary schools. For almost 20 years, students and staff have been travelling to developing nations to learn about social justice issues through exposure and action.

This year, 49 students and 13 supervisors have travelled to Guatemala and the Dominican Republic. The Cornwall schools, St. Matthew Catholic Secondary School (CSS), Holy Trinity CSS and St. Joseph CSS will visit the Dominican Republic to work at the Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (NPH) Orphanage village of Casa Santa Ana. The remaining seven high

schools (St. Francis Xavier Catholic High School (CHS), St. Thomas Aquinas CHS, St. Michael CHS, St. Mary CHS, St. Luke CHS, St. John CHS and Notre Dame CHS) will travel to the NPH Orphanage village of Casa San Andres in Parramos, Guatemala.

While at NPH, the participants will be helping at the orphanage in whatever capacity necessary. This will include gardening, working in the kitchens, minor construction, painting and other daily chores. In addition, they will have plenty of opportunities to meet and interact with the children, assist in English classes and join the children and staff in games of soccer or baseball. The participants will also be doing some outreach projects in the nearby villages and experiencing the realities of daily life in both Guatemala and the Dominican Republic.

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have worked hard all year organizing and partaking in fundraisers, attending both school and board level meetings, and preparing themselves for this life-changing experience.

The first NPH orphanage was founded in Mexico, in 1954. The children who live at NPH become part of the NPH family, and are not available for adoption. The goal of the orphanage is to provide the children a loving home and family. This mandate has been quite successful and many of the children who grew up at NPH have returned home, and now work at the orphanages.

More than 18,000 children have been in NPH homes since 1954. There are currently nine NPH orphanages throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, which house more than 3,000 children.

Submitted by the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario.

Correction In last week’s editorial on the Meals on Wheels campaign, it was indicated that Community Primary Health Care (CPHC) administers the program throughout Lanark, Leeds and Grenville.

In fact, Meals on Wheels has been co-ordinated by Community Home Support – Lanark County within Lanark County for the areas of Perth, Smiths Falls, Carleton Place, Lanark and surrounding townships for the past 25 years.

We regret the error and apologize for any inconvenience it may have caused.

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Lanark’s wild food club seek recipes for fundraising cook book project Peter Fischl

The Lanark Wild Food Club has started to compile a book of recipes based on wild ingredients and these recipes have been coming in steadily.

Many are original recipes from local cooks. We are attempting to gather the recipes from Lanark although your favourite cookbook wild recipe will do.

The proceeds from the book will be used to support our club as well as our partner – Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust.

Anyone can contribute a reci-

pe by emailing it to peterfischl@ mail.com.

The only criteria is that the recipe include at least one wild ingredient although the more the merrier. All submissions will be greatly appreciated and wherever possible credit will be given to the contributor.

Survivalist walk On March 14, there will be a survivalist walk with aboriginal outdoorsman Sean Buchanan-Gabriel who has grown up with an understanding of what it takes to survive in nature.

Sean has been studying insects as survival food and this will be one of the topics covered.

We perceive these as less palatable but which could be essential in the unlikely event of a survival situation. Sean’s sense of humour will certainly entertain us as well.

The nature of the walk will centre around winter survival and Sean will give a talk on this. As well we will visit a winter camp that he and his family have set up so bring tall boots or snowshoes.

The walk will start at 10 a.m. with registration at 9:30 a.m. and fin-

ish at noon in time for lunch. Sean and Ainsley will run a café at their house for the participants and the food is homemade, with a bowl of soup and fresh baked bread costing around $6, among other goodies.

Cost of the walk is a voluntary suggested donation of $10/person or $20/family. To get there travel north from Lanark village on Highway 511 until you reach Watsons Corners Rd. Turn left on Watsons Corners Rd. and follow this to Dalhousie Concession 2.

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Hilary Barrett will lead this very popular walk that she and husband Bill have developed.

It will take guests through a local property dotted with such heritage landmarks as a horsedrawn sawmill and original sugar shacks finishing with a wild leek harvest.

June 21: Poisonous versus edible plant identification. Derek Steele will walk us through some Upcoming events of the common poisonous/edible April 11: Garlic mustard walk plant misidentifications and show at Cliffland. us how to avoid these.

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1948 Packard sedan hailed as “Fashion Car of the Year” For several years, Bob and Donna Dunsmore of Harrow, Ontario, enjoyed driving a restored 1948 Packard sedan.

At first, they had a 1948 Packard station wagon with real wood along the sides. Bob had found it in Maryland and towed it home.

It needed at lot of work, and rather than make mistakes restoring it, Bob decided to purchase a 1948 Packard sedan and practise on that one.

Time rolled by and Bob finally completed the restoration of the sedan. Did he now really want to tackle the station wagon? Common sense prevailed and the station wagon was sold to a Packard enthusiast in Montreal. This left the ’48 Packard sedan for Bob and Donna to enjoy.

And it really was a beautiful car. A big demand for new cars had built up because of World War II, and the Big Three were happy selling warmed-over versions of their 1942 models. But the independent car companies felt the pressure of competition, and decided to bring out their post-war cars as early as possible, hoping to get a jump on the big companies.

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takable “ox yoke” Packard grille, a styling trademark since 1904.

The first post-war Packard rolled off the assembly line in August 1947.

Reaction was positive. The 1948 Packard convertible was selected by the New York Fashion Academy as its “Fashion Car of the Year,” and the car earned similar honours from automobile shows around the world. In a clever piece of public relations, the first Packards on display were convertibles. Talk about putting your best foot forward!

Under the hood were three variations of the flathead straight eight engine ranging from 288 cubic inches up through 327 to a whopping 356 cubic inches which delivered a very impressive (for that time) 165 horsepower.

Three series were available beginning with the bargain-conscious Eight, followed by the Deluxe Eight, the Super Eight, and the Custom Eight at the top. The upper range included a seven-

passenger limousine.

The Packard Motor Car Company began in November 1899 when James Ward Packard built his first few cars. All bodies were built by the Morgan & Williams Company of Warren, Ohio, a well-known manufacturer of horse-drawn wagons and buggies. From that modest beginning, the Packard name over the years became synonymous with wealth and luxury.

Competition from the Big Three in the early 1950s forced Packard to merge with Studebaker. The last car to bear the onceproud Packard name was built in 1958.

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There’s life in the old girl yet.

The Perth Performing Arts Committee (PPAC) and how it does business may be changing, but the committee itself, which is now in its 33rd year, is not going anywhere.

“We are still viable, in a form,” said Theresa Phillips, board chair. “We would like to be viable for a while yet.”

While the group is not financially in the red, they will be dropping their subscription model, and will be dropping their regular season of concerts from six to four to two.

In fact, the PPAC hosted a performance of the Borealis String Quartet at their regular venue, the auditorium at the Perth and District Collegiate Institute (PDCI), March 13.

But the season does not end there.

Greek musician Yannis will be in town on Monday, April 13, to play the lastever subscription show.

“It has been a struggle the last few years,” said Phillips, adding that the PPAC cannot continue with “the model we had for 33 years.”

She said that the committee found it hard to crack the 50- to 60-year-old age group – and to contend with changing tastes, and more competition, in Perth.

“Thirty-three years ago, we were practically the only game in town,” she said. Now, there is competition from the Classic Theatre Festival, the Studio Theatre, the Circle Theatre, and a myriad of other entertainments to be had.

“It’s all very rich now,” she said, with some arts patrons saying, “I am going to pick and choose.”

While the committee had a high of

about 450 members as recently as four years ago, it has slipped to 350 and is hovering around the 300-member mark now.

“Getting down below 300, you can’t (continue),” she said. “The age group that supports us…they’re away” on vacation or at their retirement destinations down south. “They don’t want to go out at night.”

To accommodate this older clientele, they also make sure there are no more winter concerts. They have also tried coupons, bring-a-friend nights, and varied programs. “(But) I’m very proud of the work we’ve done,” she said, pointing to acts as varied as rock star Jim Cuddy, east coast singer Rita MacNeil, fiddler Natalie McMaster, comedian Lorne Elliot, storyteller Stuart McLean, jazz impresario Oscar Peterson, and the Celtic band Leahy, who put on a Christmas show.

Fellow PPAC volunteer Al Teflissi agreed that the way the group does business is changing.

“We find that subscription is sort of passé, and is being disbanded by a lot of groups,” he said. “(But) we are not done.”

This coming Friday, May 1, the PPAC will be welcoming the KitchenerWaterloo Symphony (KWS), featuring a 50-piece performance – which was made possible thanks to an anonymous donor, who kicked in “at least $3,000” to make the concert possible.

“We were floored. We fell out of our chairs,” said Phillips, not least of which was because the KWS is scheduled to perform at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa that coming weekend. “We still don’t know who it is.”

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sound systems, and publicity, were covered by sponsorships. Through profits from larger shows, a surplus was accumulated.

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While the letter sought volunteers and suggestions, it urged readers to note that “we won’t be able to assemble shows for everyone – from jazz to comedy to classical to popular and beyond – and we don’t have the budget to attract just ‘A’ list performers.”

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foundation stemmed from the wish by Governor General David Johnston to see every community fice over to incoming president Deborah Duffy, the in Canada have one by our 150th anniversary in search continues to replace the recently-retired ex- 2017. ecutive director Elaine Turner.

The foundation is in the business of spreading Funds dispersed the wealth, and now, that generosity appears to be Secretary Carole Marriner said that “it was reaching some of Perth’s neighbouring commu- wonderful to read through all of the applications” nities, with the upcoming creation of the Smiths received – and the community had asked for Falls and Montague Community Foundation. $99,000 in funding, though only $42,000 could be Hillier said that the Perth foundation had been dispersed. working on the spin-off for the last two and a half “It made our jobs very, very difficult… we would years, when “we did some community outreach love to have funded everyone,” she said. “We tried to Smiths Falls,” and their efforts will finally bear to give to a cross-section of the community.” fruit Wednesday, March 25 at the Smiths Falls Golf Duffy also had high praise for the foundation’s and Country Club. donors, whom she called the “unsung heroes in our “This fund, hopefully, will have the same kind community.” She also had praise for Hillier and of success and growth that we have had in Perth,” his role on the board, both as president and as a said Hillier. It will be run “under the auspices” of member, calling him “a steady hand” with a “nothe Perth foundation, before it branches out on its nonsense style” but also a “deep sense of duty.” In own. fact, so respected was Hillier that he is wrapping The desire to see Smiths Falls have its own up his second term of office – after the board asked From front page

him to stay on for another term, which had never happened before.

“He will be missed,” said Duffy, adding that he is a “hard act to follow.”

In memory of his administration, she announced that a “Community Builders Fund” would be set up to fund the “long term operations of the foundation,” building on Hillier’s earlier remark that “we’ve never had to use a dollar of donor’s money to go to pay for office costs.”

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The Perth and District Community Foundation dispersed about $42,000 in grants to worthy local service groups at their annual general meeting on Thursday, March 12 at The Stone Cellar restaurant. The worthy recipients, picking up the cheques for their respective groups, were: Danny Sullivan, chair of MERA; Judy Hall of the Lanark Highlands Youth Centre; Warren McMeekin, also of the Lanark Highlands Youth Centre; Kendra Swallow of Algonquin College; Barb St. Arnaud of the Perth Regional Heritage Fair Committee; Larry McDermott of Plenty Canada; Jane Irwin of Friends of Murphys Point Provincial Park; Keith Walker of the Guatemala Stove Project; Jacques Schryer of Camp Merrywood; Kara Symbolic, of the North Lanark Community Health Centre; Amy Booth of the Lanark County Therapeutic Riding program; Jennifer Dickson of the Perth and District Union Public Library; Tanis Cowan, executive director of Perth’s Youth Action Kommittee; Paula Clark of the Heart to Heart Quilts of Lanark County; Terri-Lee Kelford of Cornerstone Landing; Cliff Bennett of the Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists; Ramsey Heart, executive director of The Table Community Food Centre; Wolfe Erlichman of the Blue Skies Community Fiddle Orchestra, and John Baarda of Community Home Support Lanark County.

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Local independent Christian school opts out of new sex ed lessons – including extending the sex education curriculum.

“We’re not even there yet, with being amended for Grade 9,” he admitted.

“It’ll need to be considered for high school.”

The CCA curriculum also makes an assumption that the provincial curriculum does not necessarily make.

“Our desire is that they (students) are learning it from the family,” he said.

The school’s board is comprised of parents, community members, and even pastors of various evangelical and other protestant denominations which make up the school population, such as the Baptists, Free Methodists, the Harvest Community Church, Ottawa Valley Vineyard church, and even disaffected Desmond Devoy/METROLAND Roman Catholics. “We are very much Calvary Christian Academy principal Tom Bourne tends to some work non-denominational,” he stressed. in his Franktown office on March 12.

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You won’t want to miss four short films hosted by Spiritual Cinema on March 29 at McMartin House in Perth.

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One school in the county will not be adopting the new sex education curriculum, as it already has one of its own.

Tom Bourne, the principal at Calvary Christian Academy (CCA), located in Franktown, Beckwith Township, said in an interview last week that “this whole sex education thing has helped out our school,” since, “this has just touched a nerve,” with families having called to explore the option of sending their children there in the wake of the debate over the revised curriculum.

“I think people are exploring options,” he said. “As parents, schooling is important.”

Even some families who already attend the CCA have approached him and asked, “Where are we on this?”

While the provincial government began drafting up plans to revamp the sex education curriculum in 2007, and the McGuinty government was due to unveil those efforts in 2010, before quickly shelving them following opposition from social conservatives, the CCA came up with its own sex education curriculum in the 2012-13 school year.

“We do feel that it is the primary responsibility of the family (to teach sex ed),” said Bourne during an interview March 12. But, for an independent, Christian school, it was important that that teaching come “from a Christian perspective, not a secular perspective,” with the bible as the main resource.

In a March 4 email exchange with this newspaper, Bourne wrote: “We are fortunate to be an independent school and are not obligated to teach curriculum as stated in the documents. We have that freedom. However, we do use Ontario curriculum as a guide. For subjects that

are purely academic in nature, we use it very closely. The health curriculum isn’t strictly academic, but enters into morals and worldview, so we receive it with discerning minds.”

Back in his office, he said that the curriculum was drawn up with direct input from staff and parents, “at all times” and that a “level of consensus as to what is age-appropriate” was reached.

“We want to be as transparent as possible,” he said.

While there is a new parent guide that goes along with the provincial curriculum, CCA parents are also given the heads up on when their curriculum will be taught, and they can review the content ahead of time.

The new provincial curriculum will introduce the concept of same-sex relationships in Grade 3, but Bourne stressed that, at his school, “we don’t spend a lot of time on those issues. We base it on the bible,” though he conceded that “some questions may come up in dialogue.”

The CCA curriculum does address issues such as sexting and being safe online, but while students at other schools will learn about puberty in Grade 4, CCA students do not learn about those physical changes until Grade 6.

“From our point of view, they are learning about these changes that are taking place,” said Bourne, who, in looking through the new provincial curriculum, said that he personally sees some of the ideology behind its drafting as seeming to be set “in the middle of a big city (where) there is a lot more diversity… things that are more represented in cities.”

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Grant funding helps to satisfy Rideau District HS students’ curiosity Stacey Roy

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Something’s cooking at Rideau District High School thanks to a new youth workshop that encourages students to strengthen their ability to create delicious, healthy meal options themselves.

A total of 13 students attended the first workshop March 11. The series of four workshops (March 11, 25 and two more dates in April) was created after students requested further culinary programming at their school. The Community Kitchen of Lyndhurst heard this call so applied and received a $3,400 grant from the Retired Teachers of Ontario (RTO) to bring this program to the school.

“Today, we hope to find out some of the things they really want to make,” explained Carol Shaw, program volunteer.

Each three-hour session invites students to come in, break up into three working groups and make a meal and dessert, and enjoy social time with their peers while eating it. Their hope is to enhance the students’ understanding of safety in the kitchen, nutrition, and overall cooking techniques that will serve them well when babysitting or in their next phase of life in college or university.

Grade 12 student, Chasen Semple has his sights placed squarely on his next phase of education.

“I’m actually going into culinary so I figured I’d do this first,” Semple said while dicing up garlic for chili.

His decision to go into St. Lawrence College’s Culinary Management Co-op Program this fall has been four years in the making. Semple has been operating a successful business with his

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“I’m still going at it” after four years, Semple said.

Puff N’ Stuff was born out of the Summer Company program hosted by the Community Futures Development Corporation. Today, the company offers 13 flavours of popcorn and gourmet popcorn at events across the province. This first taste of entrepreneurialism has inspired Semple to embark on another culinary business idea that has been simmering in his mind for some time – sausage modge. Sausage modge is a type of westernized curry he and his mom make out of grocery store sausage. Semple said he feels this muted curry using familiar spices can easily find its way on the tables of homes in the area.

For this successful workshop series, the RTO and Community Kitchens – Lyndhurst invited a small group of student leaders from the school to sit down with them and plan out the workshop roll out a few weeks ago. Neve Wells, Grade 10 was one of those students who thought the opportunity to learn more about cooking was exciting. She recently finished the cooking course at RDHS last semester, which helped to deepen her appreciation of food.

“I really enjoyed it,” Wells said.

The Community Kitchen volunteers hope to add two more workshop dates in the fall once the four spring dates are wrapped up next month.

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Area MPPs Jack MacLaren and Randy Hillier were not at Queen’s Park for last week’s vote on climate change.

Both men, the Progressive Conservative MPPs for Carleton-Mississippi Mills and Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox and Addington respectively, were not in Toronto when a Liberal motion on climate change was put before the house, even though they had been called out as being climate change deniers in a Liberal press release announcing the motion.

“I left the House early on Thursday (March 12) to come back home,” said Hillier, during a telephone interview on Monday, March 16.

Hillier left Union Station in Toronto at 2:30 p.m., with the vote taking place around 4:30 p.m., which passed 56 to 0. “I was reducing my carbon footprint by taking the train,” he joked.

Hillier explained that his train ticket had already been bought when the notice of the vote was brought to his attention. The Friday before the legislative week, all MPPs are given a list of government bills, private members bills, motions and other legislative machinations, that will be coming up the next week, and when they will be debated.

“I take a look at the time and see if I should try and catch the midnight train on Thursday,” he said. On March 6, only two Liberal motions were on the docket – the climate change motion was amongst them, he claimed. “Those (last minute) motions I always take with a grain of salt.”

Lisa Thompson, the PC critic for the environment and climate change, put out a press release on Thursday stating that her party would support the motion – and, indeed, Thompson, the MPP for Huron-Bruce, was one of six Tory MPPs present to vote for it. She was joined by Thornhill’s Gila Martow, Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock’s Laurie Scott, Perth-Wellington’s Randy Pettapiece, Dufferin-Caledon’s Sylvia Jones and Ted Arnott from Wellington-Halton Hills.

Leadership candidates Monte McNaughton and Christine Elliott also did not vote, and, as

MPP Randy Hillier. a federal MP, Patrick Brown could not vote on the motion anyway.

“I consider protecting Ontario’s environment to be of the utmost importance,” said Thompson in a press release.”

Hillier dismissed the vote as “one of the Liberal ways to distract from the bribery scandals,” such as the one that enveloped last month’s Sudbury by-election, where a former Liberal candidate says he was offered a job as compensation to drop out of the nomination race in favour of then NDP MP Glenn Thibeault. Ontario’s chief electoral officer, Greg Essensa, ruled last month that two senior Liberals, including Premier Kathleen Wynne’s deputy chief of staff, may have broken election laws by offering a job as an inducement.

Hillier did not deny the press releases assertion that he had denied the science behind climate change during a 2014 election debate – a contention Hillier has made at other events, going back to his first run in 2007 – but pointed out that “I also said that we have really pressing problems that are affecting people across the riding,” and that climate change was an issue for “further down the road… There are (problems) that we should be dealing with pronto.”

Hillier said he actually agreed with local decisions made by Tay Valley Township staff to include preparing for the realities of climate

change into their official plan, and with Perth town council’s decision to establish a special climate change committee.

“You do the examination and the investigation,” he said, to determine what can be done on a “practical (level) at the local level.”

Perth Mayor John Fenik, who had toyed with the idea of running for the federal Liberal party nomination in Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox and Addington last year, has repeatedly made the case for battling climate change. As recently as the Jan. 13, committee-of-the-whole meeting, Fenik said that climate change “threatens our survival.”

Back in Toronto, Hillier called the Liberal motion “empty (and) meaningless.”

“If they were serious about this, they would have brought forward a bill,” he said, though Glen Murray, environment minister, said that he is working on just such a bill, which may include a mechanism for putting a price on carbon.

The motion was put forward by fellow eastern Ontario MPP Grant Crack, who represents Glengarry-Prescott-Russell, a Liberal.

It reads that Ontario legislature: “recognizes that scientists agree that climate change is caused by man-made greenhouse gas emissions and poses a serious threat to Ontario’s environment, businesses, communities and economy, that scientists and leaders of G8 countries – including Canada – have recognized the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions with a goal of avoiding more than degrees of warming, and affirm that this house must take necessary action to reduce emissions, transition to a lowcarbon economy, and combat the effects of climate change.”

MacLaren While Hillier was riding the rails back to Lanark County, according to his Toronto and Kanata offices, Jack MacLaren was in the Golden State of California. He had left the day before to visit his daughter and was not due back to Canada until Monday, March 23. Calls to MacLaren’s cell phone were not returned by press time Tuesday.

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NOTICE Activation of Reduced Load Period on All Township Roads

Take notice that reduced load restrictions (five (5) tonnes per axle) will be in force on all Township Roads effective Monday, March 16th, 2015.

The reduced load period is necessary for the protection of all Township Roads which are susceptible to damage during the spring thaw.

The restriction will be removed when the likelihood of road damage has diminished.

For enquiries about reduced loads please contact The Corporation of the Township of Lanark Highlands Public Works Department at 613-259-2398.

JOB POSTING – 2015-003 CAO / CLERK The Township of Lanark Highlands is seeking a qualified person to fulfill the full-time position of Chief Administrative Officer / Clerk.

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COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE Committee of the Whole Tuesday, March 24th at 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 14th at 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 28th at 6:00 p.m.

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The evolution of suppertime

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’m old-fashioned enough that I still like to try to gather my people together around the table each night for supper.

It used to be a lot easier, mostly because we could strap the short people to chairs – high chairs and booster seats come with straps and/or seatbelts, you know. Sometimes actual spoon feeding was involved, too.

That doesn’t happen anymore, although sometimes I think the seatbelts might be handy. Often it takes a lot longer to prepare the meal than it does to eat it. I try to take it as a compliment if it disappears quickly.

Our suppertimes have evolved a lot since the kids were small. One big difference (aside from seatbelts and spoon feeding) is that Groom-boy now works in Ottawa and is rarely home for supper. This means I don’t have to clear the fourth space at the table – I can leave the pile of papers and forms and homework and coupons and junk mail and potentially winning lottery tickets on the table to be sorted later. Ahem.

Lots of studies show there are benefits to coming together to share a meal. Indeed, it is a time for us to unwind and tell stories about our day. Traditionally, once we’re all sitting at the table, I kick things off with a complicated line of questioning, such as: “So, how was school today?” I also ask this question on the weekends. I’m cute that way. It is the cue for the short people to tell stories.

We haven’t reached the point when the standard answer is “Nothin’” or a grunt if nothing incredibly exciting happened at school, which is sometimes the case. There is usually something to talk about – even if we do start making stuff up. This is perfectly acceptable. It’s how novels get written.

I used to tell the kids I had heard stuff on the news about their school that day. I would ask them about the aliens that had landed on the roof or the military swooping in with helicopters or the giant flood in the bathroom. At first they were momentarily perplexed, but they were on to me pretty quick.

Another factor making nightly family suppers more challenging is scheduling. Girlchild has activities and some of my work commitments and volunteer thingies involve evening meetings, so supper can be a scramble. Yet we persevere as often as we can.

These affairs don’t have to be fancy.

Typically you need a table and chairs.

Usually plates and utensils are used,

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and paper napkins might come into play.

Recently, though, one of my short people complained vehemently about the frequency of “formal” dinners we were having. On that particular night I was serving cabbage roll casserole.

It hadn’t occurred to me that anything with cabbage in it was considered to be “formal.”

“Huh?” I said.

I mean, I’m thinking linen, china, silverware and crystal at the dining room table here – not a half-cleared spot in the kitchen with paper towels when we run out of napkins.

Since then there has been copious mocking and questioning about “formal” versus “informal” dinners. I’m still not clear on the concept, although I believe macaroni and cheese, hot dogs and take-out is considered to be informal. It might be true (but I refuse to ask lest I be killed as I sleep) that “formal” dinners involve anything we don’t typically have (cabbage) or, possibly, that involves using a sharp knife (roast beef).

I dunno. And the kid involved is clearly wishing the topic had never arisen and doesn’t want to engage in any further discussions on the matter.

Ironically, both short people like seafood. Seafood doesn’t need to be formal, but it can be more formally priced. Anyway, we occasionally have it at home. I came across a recipe for crab cakes the other day and I was keen to try it on the weekend since the whole family likes crab. (Helpful tip: trying to watch one’s weight while following recipe blogs online is not a good plan.)

I pitched the crab cake idea to Groom-boy. He was planning to meet up with some friends later, though, and thought it might be “too stinky.”

Sigh. Really?

As such he earned the distinct privilege of coordinating supper. We had non-smelly take-out pizza.

Probably it was just as well. Crab cakes might have been too formal. Not sure. Didn’t ask – and you can’t make me.

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Can it really be just over a month until the Festival of the Maples in Perth on April 25? Already, Mother Nature is having her own March Madness in McDonald’s Corners, Lanark Highlands Township, with the sap starting to run at Wheeler’s Maple Syrup Camp and Pancake House as the temperatures finally start to rise after the coldest February since 1900 according to Environment Canada. Above are some of the historic taps and buckets that collected the sap over the years gone by.

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Friday the 13th stops string of bad luck

’m not superstitious. If anything, I like Friday the 13th. Especially the most recent one as it seemed to have stopped my string of bad luck.

It started with a flat tire on March 6. I had gone to the car wash on the outskirts of town to rinse off a winter’s worth of mud, salt and ice, when I noticed the valve stem cover was missing off my rear driver’s side tire. A quick trip across town to my dealership and I was on my way home – right after a stop at M&M Meats for dinner.

By the time I got half way home, the warning light on my dash alerted me to the air pressure leaking out of that same back tire. When I got home, it was almost flat and the air was whistling out of it. Nuts.

In BeastMode now, I’m ready to spit nails. I had to go away for the weekend, and I didn’t want my Jeep to be out of commission. I called the dealership – it’s almost 5 p.m. What are the odds they can help me out here? Well, they were brilliant.

They told me to call Roadside, as I had that option when I purchased this car last summer, have it towed to the

LAURIE WEIR Weir View dealership and they would set me up with a car for the weekend. Easy.

BeastMode deflated a few notches.

Speaking with a Roadside customer service rep, she said she’d send someone to change a flat and I’d be on my way.

Um, I don’t have a spare tire, believe it or not.

There is some gadget in the back where the wheel would be, that when attached to the tire, it will spew some sort of gel or silicone into the tire to seal it so I can get to the garage. The tow truck driver – who was there in record time – just hauled it onto the back of his flatbed and away we went.

At the dealership, they handed me a set of keys to one of their rentals and told me my tire would be looked at on Monday. (I didn’t use it much, as my guy decided we’d take his truck and

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leave the rental in the driveway.)

Saturday was a trip to Kingston for a long-awaited MRI, which I had a meltdown and couldn’t complete. All they needed to do was put a toe tag on me. I was done.

I needed some retail therapy after that, so we headed to Costco. Parking the truck, I was rooting for my Costco card and came up empty. No idea where that thing is. So we went to our hotel and checked in for the night.

Our room wasn’t ready but they were able to put us in another one. We’d ordered a room with a queen sized bed.

We got a double. Oh well, let’s just have a Caesar… or six.

The rest of the weekend rolled on without much of a hitch. Dinner at Montana’s with my family helped me to celebrate my birthday, which was terrific.

On Monday, when I called about my car, it looked like I’d have the rental for another day. They had to order a tire. I’d run over a hunk of steal that sliced the tire. There was no way to fix it. Tuesday, when I picked up my car, they told me

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Connected to Your Community - P8 - Thursday, March 19, 2015

Crime Stoppers empowering people to fight back against crime tgesner@perfprint.ca

Crime doesn’t pay – but Crime Stoppers does.

Crime Stoppers is a crime-reporting tool that operates wholly on the condition of anonymity.

The goal: stop wrongdoing in its tracks.

“The criminal element bases everything off of fear,” Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Const. Howard Huggard says.

Huggard is the police co-ordinator for Lanark County Crime Stoppers. He’s been a detective with Lanark County OPP since 1998.

“We remove the fear with Crime Stoppers, which is why it’s anonymous,” he says, “and solving crimes means a safer community.”

Representatives from Lanark

County Crime Stoppers as well as Smiths Falls and District Crime Stoppers presented during the 19th network day of the Lanark County and Town of Smiths Falls Municipal Drug Strategy committee, held Feb. 27 at Brunton Community Hall in Beckwith.

“Anybody who calls into Crime Stoppers, we don’t know who they are,” Const. Dave Murphy says.

“That’s the integrity of the program – anonymity.”

Murphy is the community service officer for Smiths Falls Police.

“Numbers are never traced, conversations are not recorded and we don’t use call display,” he says.

And owing to a statute handed down by the Supreme Court of Canada in 1977, tipsters will never

need to testify in court.

Murphy says cash rewards of up to $2,000 are offered to people who call the program and their information leads to an arrest.

“If someone has information, they provide that information to Crime Stoppers,” he adds. “Crime Stoppers then gives this information to police to follow up.”

Crime Stoppers and the police work in conjunction with each other; however, they are not the same entity.

A Canadian in Albuquerque, New Mexico founded the first Crime Stoppers program in 1976, following a robbery. It has since expanded to more than 700 programs operating in multiple countries.

Calling Crime Stoppers Operators working the Crime Stoppers tip line are trained personnel. They receive, process and pass on tip information to investigating officers.

“There are different ways to reach out,” Murphy says.

People can report crime through the popular 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) phone number 24 hours a day or via the Crime Stoppers secure web tip submission website (www.tipsubmit.com/start.htm).

Again, both methods are secure and ensure anonymity.

“A unique and confidential number is assigned to a caller’s tip,” Murphy says, “and that number is used in all subsequent calls (status update, additional information, etc.).”

Most of the tips received in Lanark County are drug related (80 to 95 per cent), tripling over the years.

Police need reliable information to obtain search warrants. The Controlled Drugs and Substances Act concerns warrants relating to drug offences.

“Because a Crime Stoppers tipster is anonymous, we can’t prove the information is reliable,” Murphy says.

“However, we need tips these valuable tips to continue to

come in so we can use them as pieces of a puzzle, which hopefully lead to a warrant.”

How does Crime Stoppers determine a monetary reward? It works on a system of points.

“We punch in all information provided and it kicks out dollar value,” Murphy says.

“A lot of the time the information we get will result in an arrest or result in a crime being solved,” he says. “A lot of the times crimes do not get solved or it may take longer.”

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Perth’s cancer campaign kick-off set for March 26 how you could help. The kick-off begins at 7 p.m. on March 26.

Perth’s People Where were you when the Puddles: The good and the bad power went out two weeks ago?

For my two-year-old son, there For some that day, they left their is nothing more entertaining than homes and went to their planned puddles. Jumping and stomping event as they did not know that in puddles is a spring-time neces- the power was out. Mary Kilgour sity. When they’re frozen over knew the power was out, but she and our son tries to jump in them, still went to Probus Club, hoping he responds with, “it’s broken”. the power would return in time So there’s the good in puddles. for their meeting. When she arThe bad part about puddles rived at the Perth Legion, the happens when drivers splash power hadn’t yet returned, but through them without consider- someone mentioned that Penny’s ing how the puddles may affect Pit Stop on Hwy. 7 was open. pedestrians using the sidewalks. Mary, and two others, headed out I’ve been told that it’s com- there and soon found several othmon practice for drivers on Pe- er Probians enjoying breakfast. ter Street to forego the courtesy They soon realized there was puddle drive around and instead only one waitress on duty, Chris soak walkers. It’s a narrow road; Watson. Mary said this waitress I get it. But taking a few seconds was unbelievable, as she was not to slow down could make a dif- only was serving the entire restaurant, but she was also cleaning ference in one person’s day.

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tables and making coffee. Chris’ hard work helped make those customers’ day a bit brighter on what started out as a dark day.

Do you have a Perth’s People you’d like to nominate for the column? Send me a note if you know someone who’s made a difference or shown their good character. You can email me at cathy@ catscovecommunications.com.

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Drummond & North Sts. Perth Organist: Ann Savage Minister: Rev. Sean Kim (M. Div.)

Worship Service: Sept-June Sunday’s 11 a.m.

Area churches invite you to worship with them this week

Nursery available.

Please check the website www.pccweb.ca/standrewsperth Audio system 613-267-2481

Office Tues 2:30-4:30 pm; Wed-Fri: 9:30 am-12 pm 613-267-4213

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ensued. “Only you,” he says.

About 25 minutes into my walk, I’m just about home and a car was coming. I walked to the side of the road and tripped on the pavement where it meets the shoulder and rolled my ankle something fierce.

I did a face plant in the mud. More embarrassed than hurt, the car that was coming just drove on by.

I struggled to right myself; knees burning through my pants, wrists embedded with gravel DATED at Perth, Ontario this and my ankle throbbing to some tune in my ear buds. I couldn’t help but laugh. What a sight I must 16th day of March, 2015. have been.

I staggered up the driveway and my guy was Nola Murdoch, Estate Trustee, by her coming out the door – apparently to rescue me. He Solicitors took one look at me and grimaced.

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Perth, ON K7H 1R8 A couple days later and it’s Friday the 13th. I Attn: Craig Halpenny think my string of bad luck ended that day when I 613-267-2800 broke a hand-held mirror. I kid you not.

It seems to have done the trick. There is always a silver lining.

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about a recall on the passenger side locking mechanism, which they also repaired.

On Wednesday, my pal Cheryl and I decided to go for lunch. One of our favourite restaurants is changing hands, 7 West. It was closed. So we walked to the next closest place after feeding the metre to last us the better part of the afternoon. I’d ordered soup and salad with dressing on the side.

I got cold soup, a salad drenched in dressing and a dirty fork.

Good Lord.

I’d told Cheryl about my wonky week and we got a big kick out of the latest in the line of bad luck. I told the waitress about the situation and it was easily solved. Good lunch after all that.

That night I decided to go for a walk. Armed with my iPod and a string of new favourites, I headed out for my 2km jaunt and told my guy to come looking for me if I wasn’t back in half an hour. I was only half kidding.

Before I even got out the door, I felt something odd in my pant leg – not only was there a dryer sheet, but also a pair of underwear. Laughter

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Community volunteers who have contributed years of service with the Canadian Cancer Society will be honoured next Thursday at the Perth’s Cancer Campaign Kick-off. The annual event will take place at the Perth Branch’s office in the Dufferin Square Boardroom, where volunteers will be honoured for dedicating their time to the organization. The gathering will also kick off Daffodil month, which is a huge fundraising month for the organization. The fundraising efforts include the sale of Daffodils as well as the residential campaign. Local singer Alexis Donaldson will perform at the kick-off and refreshments will be served. The kick-off is open to all volunteers as well as the general public. It will be a good opportunity to learn more about what’s happening at the CCS and

Connected to Your Community - P9 - Thursday, March 19, 2015

Kindled by Christ’s Spirit to hear God’s Call Please join us!

March 22nd: Fifth Sunday in Lent

8 am Said Eucharist BCP 10 am Choral Eucharist 10 am Wednesdays: Said Eucharist Thursday, March 19th: Messy Church for families starting with supper at 5:30 pm – All Welcome!

Drummond and Harvey St, 613- 267-1163 Incumbent: Canon Christine Piper Organist & Choir Director: Peter Woodwark St Augustine’s Church, County Rd 10 and Richardson: Eucharist with Hymns: 2nd and 4th Sundays at 9:15 am

All are Welcome at

St. Paul’s United Church Community of Faith

a spiritual hub for creativity, discovery and growth Minister Rev. Gerald A. Kerr, BA, MLIS, MDiv, MPS Director of Music Brad Mills, B.Mus., A.R.C.C.O.

Sunday, March 22, 2015 5th Sunday of Lent 10 AM Worship

Guest Minister:- Rev. Christopher Ryan Sunday School and Nursery followed by Fellowship Time.

25 Gore St. W, Perth 613-267-2973 www.stpauls-uc-perth.org

Enjoy live music at Foodsmiths’ Coffeehouse for Alzheimer’s at St. Paul’s United Church, Brad Mills is the director of music and a founding musical director of Perth Community Choir. He and St. James Anglican organist, Peter Woodwark have collaborated over the past 30 years on many choral presentations including an annual Christmas Service of Nine Lessons and Carols at St. James and a regular spring concert at St. Paul’s. Mills will be playing keyboard for the coffeehouse.

Landon Hicks and Mike Jacobs of the group Heartwood in Smiths Falls will be rocking the store with their signature style, including a cover of the Glen Campbell song, “I’m not gonna miss you” written by Campbell when he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Hicks will be playing guitar, with Jacobs on bongos.

Don Smith began playing bass guitar, tuba, and stand-up bass at high school and guitar on

his own when he was about 14 years old. After high school he continued to play both bass guitar and acoustic guitar avidly, both solo and in groups. Nowadays, it’s down to solo acoustic guitar covering a wide range of styles from Bob Dylan to Blue Rodeo, from ’60s to more recent years playing at the odd party and for his dog, grandkids, and whoever cares to listen.

The Alzheimer’s Society of Lanark County will be represented by Bobbi-Jo Jarvis, who will be bringing some brain games and a couple of Murder Mystery tickets that people can win when they make a donation.

All donations are in support of the Alzheimer’s Society of Lanark County.

For more information, visit the Coffeehouse for Alzheimer’s Facebook page.

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Kick back and enjoy some local, homegrown music, great food, and a superb cup of coffee at Foodsmiths on Thursday, March 26 during the Coffeehouse for Alzheimer’s fundraiser from noon to 4 p.m. Five musical artists will play in support of the Alzheimer’s Society of Lanark County in what promises to be an amazing showcase of unique talent.

Some of the musicians on hand will include Ali McCormick, a local touring artist hailing from the Lanark Highlands. When not baking bread she is busy captivating audiences with her unique voice and lyrics steeped in references to life, love and rural Canadian living.

With one album under her belt and the second to be released this fall 2015 Ali is embarking on many new musical adventures but is always happy to support a good cause.

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During Lanark County’s council meeting on March 11, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed with railway corridor partners to establish procedures for negotiations with CP Rail.

Council heard from CAO Kurt Greaves, who updated them on the on the status of negotiations about the abandoned CP Rail corridor between Smiths Falls and Mattawa. The corridor passes through Montague, Beckwith, Carleton Place and Mississippi Mills and has not been used for rail traffic since 2009.

The county signed the MoU with partners Renfrew County and the Township of Papineau-Cameron, and this partnership committee has been in talks since 2010.

The rail infrastructure has been removed and the committee had the property appraised. The committee has also secured a grant from Trans Canada Pipeline to be used in relation to the corridor acquisition, including the hiring of an environmental engineering firm to evaluate environmental records.

The committee also has information about which portions require surveys and which have clear title for transfer, and it is getting an estimate of the cost of required surveys. The nine bridges in Lanark County have been inspected and estimated repair costs provided.

“We are still at the stage of information gathering and negotiating,” Greaves said.

“Once a draft agreement is finalized, the terms will be brought back to county council to decide if the purchase is approved.”

He noted council will need to determine if the rail corridor should be purchased and, if so, what should be done with it.

The costs of acquisition and converting the corridor to a multi-use trail are still to come. “Acquiring the intact rail corridor across Lanark County is an historic opportunity that will never come again. It makes sense to actively pursue the acquisition of this asset to ensure it remains in the public domain.”

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Regional Round-Up Almonte and District Horticultural Society meeting on Monday, March 23, 7:30 pm, Cornerstone Community Church featuring Diane McClymont Peace speaking on Garden Pests and Diseases.

Almonte Hospital Bridge, Wednesday March 25, Almonte Civitan Hall. Coffee/Tea 12:30 pm. Bridge 1:00-3:45 pm. Information Barb 613-256-2463.

Crochet Stitch of the Month Workshop: Star Stitch. Saturday, March 21, 1-3 p.m.

Mississippi Valley Textile Museum. To register contact Lynda 613-256-9381.

Euchre, 4 hand, March 19, 7:30 p.m.

Sponsored by the Town & Country Tenants Assoc., 375 Country St., light lunch. Contact 613-256-4179.

Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Shopping & lunch out at Carlingwood - Ottawa, Monday March 23, contact Home Support Office: 613256-4700.

Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Supper Social, Almonte Legion, Monday March 23, Entertainment provided by Tony Davy, contact Home Support Office to reserve. 613-256-4700.

Mills’ Home Support, Lunch Bunch, Thursday, March 19 at the Mills’ office, 67 Industrial Dr. Transportation. Entertainment provided. Call Home Support to reserve 613256-4700.

Mills’ Seniors Services, Almonte, Parkinson’s Support Group. Monday, March 30, 2 p.m. at the Mills’ office, 67 Industrial Drive.

Call Seniors Services 613-256-4700 to register.

Meetings take place the last Monday of the month.

Mississippi Valley Textile Museum, Annual General Meeting, Museum, March 26, 7pm, 3 Rosamond St. E. Rug hooking workshop. Saturday, March 28, 10-3. Deadline: register/submit paymentSaturday, March 21. Students bring: Scissors, good quality quilting hoop with a long bolt or a Qsnap frame. 613-256-3754, email info@ mvtm.ca.

Breakfast- 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. After 9 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. masses at St. Mary’s- 28 Hawthorne. Sponsor: Knight of Columbus.

Breakfast- 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. After 9 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. masses at St. Mary’s- 28 Hawthorne. Sponsor: Knight of Columbus.

Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum’s winter exhibit “Ready, Set, Snow” remains on display until March 31, 267 Edmund Street. Tuesdays through Saturdays 1 - 4pm.

Call to visit outside these hours. 613-253-7013.

Fund Raising Event, Gender Illusions, performing March 27th & 28th: Royal Canadian Legion, 177 George St., Tickets callR.C.L. 613-257-1727, Don 613-256-4729. Top notch entertainment.

Gender Illusions, March 27 & 28, Doors open 7pm, Legion, Advance tickets available.

613-257-1727 incl light lunch at intermission.

Golden Jubilee chapter of the Eastern Star Supper & Euchre, Sat. Mar. 21 at 6.00 pm, St. James Hall Edmund St. Good food, good prizes.

Info 613-253-0356 or 613-257-1660.

Gym Jam, Thursday March 26, 6:30

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The Carleton Place Sunset Club meets Wednesday’s at 1 p.m., in the Legion for cards, games and socializing. A nice way to spend an afternoon. Info: (613)258-7483.

Time and Again…Join Hospital Auxiliary, St James Hall, 225 Edmond on Sat March 28, 9am-1pm, gently used purses, scarves, jewellery, books.

KEMPTVILLE Alzheimer Society- Dementia Education Series, Legal & Financial, March 20, 1-3pm Kemptville & District Home Support, 215 Sanders St, Ste 101, Registration 1-866-5768556 Alzheimer Society- Support Group Meetings. 3rd Thursday each month, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. St. Lawrence Lodge, 1803 County Rd. 2 E. Auditions by Kemptville Players Inc. on Sunday March 22, 7:00 pm for their spring play “The 39 Steps: A Live Radio Play” by Joe Landry at the I.O.O.F. Hall (corner Barnes & Clothier Sts.) All welcome. Info 613-258-2051.

Baby Talk, Wednesday, March 25, Ontario Early Years Centre, breastfeeding support available.

Kemptville and Area Walking Group, Monday, March 23, Wednesday, March 25, Friday, March 27, 9 a.m. Meet at the North Grenville Municipal Centre, contact Eva Francoeur 613-258-4487. Sponsor: Health Unit.

Positive Parenting Cafe Night, A parent discussion group. Tuesday March 24, 6:30-8pm, Ontario Early Years Centre, Grenville Mutual Ins, Co. Register: 1-866-660-5853.

“Pyjama Jam” Tuesdays 5-7:30 p.m.

207-215 Sanders St. Info: (613)258-2225 or 1(866)433-8933 ext 2374.

LANARK Civitan Old Tyme Country Talent Night Dinner & Dance. Last Friday of every month, dinner 6 p.m., music 7:30-11:30 p.m. Contact Vic (613)259-5610.

Community Home Support- Lanark County.

Foot Care Clinics, Tuesdays & Thursdays. For appts & details call 613-253-0733.

Karaoke, March 20, 9pm, Lanark Legion Br. #395. All proceeds will go to Lanark Highlands Food Pantry & Thrift Store.

Lanark Civitan Club talent night. Last Friday each month. Dinner 6 p.m., dance 7:30 p.m. Old Time Country Music. 613-259-5610.

St Declan’s Annual Church Supper, Sunday, March 29, Watson’s Corners Hall, 4-6 p.m. Roast beef and all the trimmings.

MERRICKVILLE Dancing on the Rideau Ballroom dance instruction. Wednesday evenings 7-8 p.m., beginners; 8-9 p.m., advanced; 9-10 p.m., practice. Merrickville. Info: Ron or Sharon (613)269-7905.

March is Nutrition Month. Join local Dietitians for cooking demonstrations at the Merrickville Community Health Centre, 354 Read St., Monday, March 23, 5:30-7:30. Info/to

register 613-269-3400 ext 233.

Men’s Darts, Merrickville Legion, March 25, 7 p.m.

Merrickville Legion, Music by Donna & Company, March 20, 7-11 p.m. Ham dinner served at 6 p.m.

Merrickville Legion, Music by Ron Donnelly, March 20, 7-11 p.m. Chicken dinner served at 6 p.m.

Merrickville Legion, open March 21, 12-4 p.m.

Merrickville Legion, open March 28, 12-4 p.m.

PAKENHAM Pakenham Community Home Support sponsors: Foot care, transportation, meals on wheels, Tuesday luncheons. Info/appointment (613)624-5647.

Pakenham Square Dance Club Dance Friday, March 27, upstairs in the Stewart Community Centre. Dancing 8:00-11:30. Local musicians and light lunch provided. Everyone Welcome. Info 613-256-4126.

Studio Tour taking place March 21 & 22, in Pakenham.

PERTH Al-Anon Meetings. If you are living with or near a drinking problem. Every Thursday 8 p.m. St. James Anglican Church, Drummond St. 613-267-4848, 613-267-6039.

Bridge, Perth Duplicate Bridge Club meets 7:00 p.m., Thursdays, March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at Perth Civitan Club. For partnership contact Bert Picard 613-267-5305.

Concert and Dinner, Saturday, March 28, at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. The Blue Skies Fiddle Orchestra will entertain at 4 p.m. with ham dinner to follow. Tickets: 613-2640270.

Film Night International Perth showing the Swedish film The 100-year-old man who climbed out the window and disappeared, Wednesday March 25, 2 pm and 7 pm, Full Circle Theatre, Craig Street. Info: 613-2671224.

Friends of the Perth Library Annual General Meeting, Thursday, March 26, 7-8 pm in the Perth Library meeting room; refreshments and snacks before meeting.

GWM Hospital Auxiliary, General Meeting, 2:30 p.m., Wednesday March 25, hospital cafeteria. All members are encouraged to attend as well as those who might be interested in volunteering at the hospital and want more information.

His House - The Perth Hub Drop-in Centre, 40 North St, Movie Night, Tuesday March 31, 4-6pm. 613-267-0906 Lanark County Camera Club meets Tuesday, March 24, 7 p.m., Algonquin College.

Visitors welcome. Info: 613-264-2767, www. lccameraclub .com Lanark County Income Tax Clinics, Library, 30 Herriott St. Tuesday March 17, 24 & 31, 6-8pm 613-267-1224 Lanark County Income Tax Clinics, Library, 30 Herriott St. Saturday March 14, 21 & 28,12-3pm 613-267-1224 Lanark County Income Tax Clinics, Salvation Army, 95 Wilson St., Tuesday March 17, 24 & 31. 2-5pm., 613-267-6260 Lanark County Income Tax Clinics, The

Table, 190 Gore Street East, Thursday March 12, 19, & 26, 10-1pm, 613-267-6428 Lanark Lodge Birthday Party (last Thursday every month). 2 p.m. Hosted by recreation dept.

Info. 613-267-4225.

Modern Square Dancing Course, 6 weeks, Beginners, Singles welcome. Perth Collegiate, March 25, 7-9 Each Wednesday. Information.

613-279-2980.

Perth & District Historical Society, Brian Perkin Presents 40 years in Local Broadcasting, Thursday, March 19, Royal Canadian Legion, 26 Beckwith St. 7:30 p.m. Information: 613264-0094 www.perthhs.org Perth Civitan Country Jamboree, Sunday, March 22 (4th Sunday every month), 2-6:30 pm, Civitan Hall. Dinner 5 pm. Info: 613-2671825.

Perth Tay Seniors. Card game Bridge & Euchre. Lions Hall. Wednesday, March 25, lunch noon, cards 1 p.m. To reserve call 613267-1422.

Rideau Trail Association, Foley Mountain Conservation Area, Sun., Mar. 22, Level 1-2, 8-10km, 9:30am meet at Conlon Farm, Leader: Tom Pearcey 613-284-1294 Rideau Trail Association, Open House, Sat., Mar. 21, 2-4pm, McMartin House, Contact: Dorothy Hudson 613-283-0332.

Rideau Trail Association, Wheeler’s Sugar Bush, Sat., Mar. 28, Level 1, 8km, 9:30am meet at Conlon Farm, Leader: Nancy Gaudreau 613300-9532 St. Paul’s United Church, Saturday March 21, 4:30-6pm, 25 Gore St. West (corner of Gore D’Arcy St) Community Dinners: meatloaf, mashed potatoes, vegetables, coleslaw, rolls, desserts, tea & coffee.

Stroke survivor and caregiver support group, meets the 4th Wednesday of every month between 1:30-3:30 p.m. Legion, 26 Beckwith St E. Info: (613)549-6666 x6867.

The Francis Effect, video and discussion on the impact of Pope Francis on today’s church and world. Wed March 25, 2:30-4 pm or 7-8:30 pm at 15 Church St behind St John the Baptist Church.

The Lanark County Tourism Association invites you to attend the AGM Thursday March 26, 9:00am, Tay River Reflections AQUA, 279 Canal Bank Rd. RSVP by March 16, lanarktourismassociation@gmail.com

RURAL 4 Hand Euchre Friday, March 20, 7:30 p.m., Pierces Corners Hall. Light lunch. All welcome.

Info: 613-489-1684 4 hand euchre, Wednesday, March 25, 7:00 p.m. Montague Seniors Hall, Rosedale. Good prizes, good food. (613)284-1074.

All You Can Eat Spaghetti Night, March 20, Royal Canadian Legion Upper Rideau Branch #542, Westport. 613-273-3615.

Everyone welcome.

Archives Lanark, open first and third Friday & second and fourth Saturday, 10-3 pm, 1920 Con.7, Drummond (former Drummond Township Office near Drummond Center.)Info: 613-267-2232 or 613 256-3130.

Barrhaven/Nepean & District Old Tyme Music & Dance, annual Bake sale, March 21, 7:30-11:30pm, Walter Baker Center, Upper Level Hall, 100 Malvern Dr. 613-859-5380.

Beckwith and District Friendship Club will meet April 1, Centennial Hall, Franktown.

Potluck Supper at 6 p.m. Musical entertainment.

Inquires 613-257-2756.

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Beckwith Playgroup meets Mondays and Thursdays, 9:30-11:30. Beckwith Twp Hall, Black’s Corners, (Sept.-June). Info: 613-2571539.

Best Possible Start Drop-In. Parenting information and support. 1st and 3rd Monday’s each month, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Country Roads CHC, 4319 Cove Road, Portland. Info: Early Years Team, 272-2799 or 1(888)998-9927.

Bid Euchre, Every second Monday night, March 23, 7:00 p.m. Tatlock Community Hall.

Bid euchre every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m.

Montague & District Seniors Club, 658 Rosedale Rd S. (613)283-8482.

Bingo, Elgin Lions Club Hall, every Thursday night, 7 p.m. Smoke free.

Clayton Hall, Olde Tyme Music & Dinner, April 5, 2-6 p.m. supper at 5. All musicians welcome. Proceeds to Clayton Hall.

Club 55 carpet bowling, every Tuesday, 1:30pm, South Elmsley Complex, Hwy 15. New members welcome.

CPHC (Community and Primary Health Care)”Heartwise” 50+ Exercise Class, Every Wednesdays, 9:45 a.m., Westport North Crosby Hall. Certified instructor. Geared to individual fitness levels. Info Donna 613-273-8672 CPHC (Community and Primary Health Care)”Heartwise” 50+ Exercise Class, Every Wednesdays 9:45 a.m., Westport North Crosby Hall. Certified instructor. Geared to individual fitness levels. Info Donna 613-273-8672 Cribbage, Every Wednesday, 10 a.m., Royal Canadian Legion Upper Rideau Branch #542, Westport. Everyone welcome.

Easter Church Services, Maundy Thursday, April 2, 7 p.m.; Good Friday, April 3, 10 a.m.; Easter Sunday, April 5, 10 a.m. St. Bede’s Anglican Church, Nolans Corners, 1641 Rosedale Rd N. Euchre, Friends Forever Seniors Club, ABC Hall, Bolingbroke, every Monday noon until April 27, light lunch followed by euchre game.

Every Monday Night, Royal Canadian Legion Upper Rideau Branch #542, Westport.

Toonie Pot Progressive card. Everyone welcome.

Friday March 20. Elgin Community Gardeners’ Spring Garden Tea Social. Elgin Municipal Hall. Open to public 1-3 p.m. Kids welcome. Susan Janus 613-331-4722.

Fun Darts, Every Sunday, 1-4 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion Upper Rideau Branch #542, Westport. 613-273-3615.

Gospel Evening #8, St. John’s United Church, Cardinal, Sunday March 22, 7:00 p.m. with Charlie Stone, Joyce Lindsay, Ray & Mildred Adams, light lunch, doors open 6pm, info 613-925-5428.

Horseshoes, Toledo Legion, every Tuesday, 7 p.m. sharp. All welcome.

Keep your shape after 55, exercise class, Thursdays 1:30-2:30 pm, Toledo Legion Hall.

Info: Monika 613-275-1112.

Kitley Elders potluck lunch, March 19, 12 noon. St Andrew’s United Church Hall, Toledo. Info: Alice 613-284-0307.

Mallorytown Legion, Weekly bingo, every Thursday night, doors open at 6 p.m.

Membership Meeting, every 4th Tuesday at 10 a.m. followed by a potluck lunch. Montague Forget-Me-Not Seniors. Info: 613-283-2993.

New Horizon, March 25, 2:00 pm Burritts Rapids Community Hall, Elisabeth Rubli will be telling us bout the work of Ryan’s Well. Tea/ coffee, treats and conversation to follow, nonmembers welcome.

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Pancake Breakfast at St. John’s Anglican Church, corner of Hwy. 7 & Fergusons Falls Rd Hwy. 7, East of Innisville, Saturday March 28, 8:00-12:00.

Snow Road Snowmobile Club Breakfast March 21, 8-11 a.m. at Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Road. Everyone welcome.

You could win a Free Breakfast.

Spaghetti Night- First Friday every month, Apr 3, 5-7 p.m.

Legion, Br. 231, Portland.

SMITHS FALLS Bereavement Support Group Wednesday March 25, The Group is ongoing on the last Wednesday of every month 1-3pm, Alzheimer’s Society, Smiths Falls. Contact 613-267-6400, rebeccab@chslc.ca Bid Euchre Tournament, Sunday, March 22, 11:30 a.m. lasagna lunch, 1 p.m Bid euchre. Montague and District Seniors Forget-Me-Not Club, 658 Rosedale Rd S. Info: Lois 613-2836240 or 613-283-8482.

Come join Bethel Pentecostal, Salvation Army at Calvary Bible Church, 15 Beech St. for a Good Friday Service (including communion), April 3, 10 a.m. Info: 613-283-6474.

Come Join us in fun games, entertainment at Club 60 Branch 95 Legion, 2nd & last Tuesday of the month at 1:30 pm.

Everyone Welcome.

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

Darts, Friday 8 p.m. Mixed. Legion.

Darts, Jasper, Thursday 7:30 p.m. Legion Br 95 Darts, Tuesday, 7 p.m. Singles. Royal Canadian Legion, 7 Main St E. Duplicate Bridge, Tuesday, March 24, Legion, starting at 1 p.m. Partnership Janet Sparks 613-283-1957.

EA- Emotions Anonymous- 12-step organization working toward recovery from emotional difficulties (marriage, children, grief, etc). Meetings (every Tuesday)- March 24, 7 p.m. Salvation Army Church (side door). (613)283-0960.

Fish & Chips, every second Friday evening, March 20, 4-7 p.m.(Canadian Room), Royal Canadian Legion Br 95. Info: 283-3292.

Free Easter Breakfast, Calvary Bible Church (15 Beech St. Smiths Falls), Saturday April 4, 9-11 a.m. Info: 613-2836474.

Good Discipline, Good Kids (2 sessions), Wednesday March 25 & April 1, 6:30-8:30pm, Ontario Early Years Centre, CROW, pre-registration call 613-283-0095 ext300.

Jamboree, Sunday March 15, Ham & Scallop Potatoe Dinner, Music from 1:00-6:30 pm, Dinner at 5 pm, Dinner & Entertainment, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 95.

Jazz Goes to the Movies, Saturday, March 21, The Station Theatre, with the Robert Fontaine Jazz Quartet. 8 p.m. 53 Victoria Ave. Refreshments at intermission. Tickets: smithsfallstheatre.com; call 613-283-0300 Knights Of Columbus Baked Chicken Dinner, Wed. March, 25, 5:30 pm-6:30 pm, Knights Of Columbus Hall, 18 William Street West. Info Tel 613-283-1550 613-283-1328 Seating Capacity 100.

Monday Night Bid Euchre, (Cdn Room) & Duplicate Bridge (Lancaster Hall), Smiths Falls Legion, 7 p.m. Info 613283-3292 Movie Nights, The Station Theatre. 53 Victoria Ave. “Foxcatcher,” starring Steve Carell. March 27 & 28, 7:30 PM. Tickets at door. Information: smithsfallstheatre.com and 613283-0300.

Rideau Canal views and stories by Simon Lunn at the Smiths Falls and District Historical Society on Thursday, March 26th, 7:00 p.m. at Heritage House Museum, Old Sly’s Road.

Sunday Afternoons, Youth Darts (Lounge), 1pm, Smiths Falls Legion.

Sunday, March 29, 1-4 pm, Community Open House, Entertainment with Peter Woods & Larry Paul, “Saint & Sinner”. Chartwell Van Horne Retirement Residence, 25 Van Horne Avenue.

Thursday nights, Bingo (Lancaster Hall), Smiths Falls Legion, 7 p.m.

Tuesday Afternoons, Duplicate Bridge (Lancaster Hall), Smiths Falls Legion, noon.

Turkey Dinner, Saturday, March 28, starting at 5:00 p.m., at the RCAFA Hall, 44 Abbott St. N. Music: Country Old and New. Info: 613-284-0305.

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 A debate forces you to reconsider some long-held opinions. Use this time to reflect on your point of view and if there is anything you might want to change.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Life gets better and better as the week goes on, Taurus. Expect a few obstacles, but remember there’s nothing you cannot tackle, especially when you get some help.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 A situation arises at work that evokes strong emotions among your coworkers. Stay neutral on the issue until you have had enough time to gather more information.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 A recently started relationship is going great, Cancer. Now might be a great time to take the next step with your special someone. Expect this person to share your feelings.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 A rush of adrenaline this week will help you sail through any projects that need completion, Leo. Take a break every now and then so you don’t burn out.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you and a superior at work are seeing eye-to-eye this week. This could mark the beginnings of a great partnership, so continue to work hard.

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LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you will sort out a complex problem in due time. Don’t let any initial struggles to find a solution keep you down. Continue to focus on the bigger picture.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, use this week to address an unresolved issue. Tackle every project thrown your way head-on and with vigor. Others will notice your efforts.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, try not to over-think things this week. Sometimes the simplest solution to a problem is the best solution. Keep this in mind at the office.

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PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Chores are completely unappealing this week, Pisces. But they must get done one way or another. Delegate some tasks.

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Derek grew up locally and is now using his knowledge and skills in the military. Check out his informative and skilled YouTube channel by searching ‘irondsteele.’

July 26: Cattail pollen, collecting and using. We will collect cattail pollen and then do some cooking with it.

Aug. 22: Mushroom walk with Gregg Rolak. Gregg will show how to identify some common mushrooms with the assistance of other available

mycrophalgists. Gregg has been harvesting and learning about mushrooms for several years now but warns that he only knows the Polish names for the mushrooms.

Sept. 19: Bill Barratt will lead a walk through the woods, assisted by Derek Steele, to teach such skills as identification of species solely by shape of crown and bark pattern, their different values as firewood and some of the individual qualities that makes certain wood good for certain uses; i.e. tool handles or framing lumber.

About the Lanark Wild Food Club The LWFC was established in 2012 with the purpose to raise awareness of wild food, gather and prepare it for consumption.

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For more information about the club, visit their website at: www.lanarkwfc. com.

Peter Fischl is a member of the Lanark Wild Food Club.

OPP not soliciting for community bear program The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is very proud to have a number of key partnerships in place throughout the Province of Ontario that benefit the communities policed by the OPP. Recently, the OPP received a number of inquiries from residents asking about police related organizations calling to solicit funds for teddy bears.

While many OPP officers are involved in worthy charities on their

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KEVAN

HAPPY 40TH ANNIVERSARY Mom and Dad Ann and Keith McParland March 21, 2015 Love always and forever Kim, Jay and Brett, Sarah, Kale and Cory XOXOXO

Reginald Baker wishing you a HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY on March 19, 2015 Love Hazel Friends and neighbours are invited on March 28th to celebrate with him at Kitley Line 8, 217 Frankville from 2-4 p.m.

Best wishes only (Please)

Happy Birthday (Mom) Helen Gemmill March 21, 2015 Hoping you have a wonderful day on your Special Day! Oh yeh you will, because you will be with all your daughters…

There is only one thing better than having you as our mom, and that’s our kids having you as their gramma and great-gramma!

Love family and friends oxoxox

The family of the late William Kevan would like to express sincere appreciation to our families, friends, neighbours and co-workers for your kind words, prayers and cards, beautiful flowers, food, memorial donations and the love and support you have shown us during this difficult time. Thank you to Debbie, Carla, Sabina and Bayshore Nurses for their care. Special thanks to Reverend Larry Paul for your kind words of comfort. The number of people who called at the visitation and/or attended the funeral was a wonderful tribute to our beloved husband, father and grandpa. Thank you to Stewart Blair and staff of Blair & Son Funeral Home for your professionalism, compassion, guidance and the reception following, everyone’s support and thoughtfulness is very much appreciated.

Sincerely Cecilia Kevan and Family

Jim and Nancy Buchanan of Maberly are thrilled to announce the engagement of their daughter, Casey Buchanan to Rodney Whiticar, son of Carolyn and the late Harry Whiticar of Perth.

The couple will be married in July at the Timber Run Golf Course in Lanark.

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Baker, Lola Mary Member of Ladies Auxiliary Royal Canadian Legion Branch 192 Carleton Place

39TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY March 20, 2015 Brenda Ethier and Drew McPherson STAG & DOES

STAG & DOES Jim & Colette McIntosh (Perth) and Bob and Joanne Bertrim (Verona) are excited to announce the engagement of their children Marc McIntosh and Brittany Bertrim. A June 2015 wedding is planned.

Charlotte Velma Rose Linton One year ago on March 21, Kirk and Sarah Linton of Smiths Falls, along with their son Felix, welcomed a beautiful baby girl into their family.

HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY CHARLIE!

STAG & DOE for Julie Kingston and Trevor Strickland Saturday, March 28 8 p.m.-1 a.m.

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HAPPY 40TH BIRTHDAY Mommy March 24, 2015 Love you Kaitlyn

Allan and Karen Giles of Almonte are very pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Lisa to Tony Crupi son of Domenico and Franca Crupi of Thunder Bay. Wedding to take place fall of 2016.

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Peacefully at Almonte Country Haven on Monday March 9, 2015.

Predeceased by her husband James W. Baker, and her parents Howard and Bessie Robertson. Loving mother of Wayne (Cheryl).

Very proud grandmother of Amber (Tom).

Great-grandmother of Hayleigh. Predeceased by her grandson Tyler. Dear sister of Margaret (John Tombs) and Betty (Michael Connolly).

Predeceased by her brother Eric Robertson.

Survived by her sister-in-law Irene Thompson.

Fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews.

Friends visited the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place, on Friday March 13, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral service in the Chapel at 12 noon. A Legion Walk Through took place at 10:00 a.m. Reception followed at the Carleton Place Legion. Interment later in the spring at United Cemeteries.

For those who wish, a donation to Almonte Country Haven or the Carleton Place Legion would be appreciated by the family.

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Hill David Edward Hill Q.C.

David, formerly of Toronto, passed away in his sleep in the early hours of March 10, 2015 at the age of 82. He spent his final days in comfort, surrounded by his family, at the Great War Memorial Hospital, Perth, Ontario, less than ten miles from his favourite place in the whole world, his home at Christie Lake. He was a son, a brother, a genius, a daredevil, an outdoorsman, a boxer, a geologist, an astronomer, an inventor, a lawyer, a husband, a father, a grandfather, a patriarch, a mentor and a loyal friend to all who knew him. David is predeceased by his parents Edward and Jessie (née McKinnon) Hill, his wife Marilyn (née Anderson) Hill and their son Daniel. David will be sorely missed by his sons Michael (Marlene Koot) and Douglas, his granddaughters Karen and Alix, his sister Margot (Bohdan Wojciechowski), his brother Gordon, their families, and every member of David’s extended family. He will be remembered fondly by the many people he touched in both his personal life and professional career. After a remarkable high school and university performance David graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School and was called to the bar in Ontario in 1958. From then until his retirement in 1996, he practiced law with the firm of Holmested Sutton in downtown Toronto where his father, George Edward Hill Q.C., and later David’s brother, Gordon Leonard Hill Q.C., also practiced. Over the years he served his clients with honesty and integrity specializing in the areas of Corporate, Commercial, Real Estate, Mining and Probate law. Prior to his retirement, he served the firm as Senior Partner and later as Associate Counsel. During his career, he served as a director/officer of many Canadian corporations and also served on the boards of several venerable institutions including North York General Hospital, The Speech and Stuttering Institute (formerly the Ontario Speech Foundation), The Canadian Catalysis Foundation, The Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council of Canada, and the IODE Children’s Hospital. In the summer of 2003 David made the move he had planned for his entire career. He sold his home of forty years in Toronto and moved into his cottage at Christie Lake to enjoy his retirement. Surrounded by his woods, his lake, his family and the families that he and his parents had grown up with, David was exactly where he wanted to be. He is remembered by all around the lake for his open door, his ready hand, his commitment to the Christie Lake Association (which he served diligently as Secretary for many years), his love of maple syrup, his homemade wine and the many piles of sticks that adorn his twenty-three acres. In lieu of the traditional visitation and funeral, a celebration of David’s life will be held at his home at Christie Lake on Sunday August 2, 2015 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. All family members, friends and/or acquaintances are welcome. Should you wish to attend then please bring only your memories. Those wishing to honour David’s memory might consider making a donation to The Ottawa Hospital Foundation - for the Maurice J Grimes Lodge, 737 Parkdale Ave, 1st Floor Box 610, Ottawa, ON K1Y 1J8, Canadian Cancer Society, 55 St Clair Avenue West, Suite 500, Toronto ON M4V 2Y7 or a charity of their choice. Condolences at: www.blairandson.com

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Horne Walter Edwin Horne

Peacefully in hospital in Perth on Saturday, March 14th, 2015, surrounded by the love of his family, Walter Horne at the age of 81 years. Walter was predeceased by his beloved wife of 55 years Lynda Miriam (Deachman) Horne in 2011. He was the much loved father of Kathy, Gary (MaryEllen), Sue Lambert, Heather (Bruce Beaulieu), Jill (Yoland Charbonneau), Gina (Gary) Creighton, Julie (John) Watson, and Ryan. Loving Grandfather of Jarrett and Tony. Walter will be sadly missed by his brother George, brothersin-law Sandy (Lorna) Deachman and Tony (late Joan) Celsie, all his extended family and many friends. He was predeceased by his brother Thomas and sister Peggy. The family would like to give special thanks to Brenda Watson for her kindness and support to Walter over the past years. A funeral to honour and remember Walter’s life was held in the Chapel of the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore Street West, Perth on Wednesday, March 18th, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. A reception and sharing of memories was followed in the Blair & Son Family Centre. The interment will be held in the spring in Clyde Forks Cemetery. In remembrance of Walter, contributions to the Clyde Forks Cemetery Fund would be appreciated.

Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

Hull Charles Roy Hull

Roy passed away, peacefully, in hospital, Perth, on Friday, March 13, 2015. Charles Roy Hull, of Perth, in his 80th year. Roy was predeceased by his parents, Lloyd and Elsie Hull (nee` Gibson), and by his siblings: William, Eileen, and Eleanor.

Roy is survived by his loving sister, Patricia (late Howard) Chant, of Crosby.

He will be fondly remembered by his numerous nieces and nephews. To honour Roy’s wishes, cremation has taken place, with a private interment of Roy’s ashes to be held in the town of Newboro, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the GWM Hospital Foundation, in loving memory of Roy, would be greatly appreciated. Mr. Hull’s funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the O’Dacre Family Funeral Home, Perth.

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Holbrook Waunita (nee Scott) Holbrook

Passed away peacefully at the Smiths Falls Hospital on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at the age of 82.

Beloved wife and best friend of Clayton Holbrook. Devoted mother of Randy (Renee) Holbrook, Rhonda Holbrook Munro, Keith (Bette) and Dan (Nicholle) Holbrook. Cherished grandmother of Kylie, Stephanie, Kristy, Kelly, Emily, Livia, Alexander, Ailan, Isaac and Haydn.

She will be fondly remembered by her brother Ed along with her many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends in the Smiths Falls and surrounding communities. She is predeceased by her siblings Barbara Clarke, Lorne Scott, Pat Anderson, and Charles and Earl Scott as well as her step-grandchildren Tommy and Toni. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral Service took place in the Chapel on Wednesday at 3 p.m. Interment followed at Hillcrest Cemetery. If desired memorial contributions may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice.

Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls (613) 283-2800 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

Barker Shirley Anne (Norris) Barker

Shirley passed away peacefully with her family at her side in hospital in Perth on Wednesday, March 11th, 2015.

She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Ralph Gordon Barker Q.C. Remembered with love by her daughter Trudy and her husband Dan McCormick, her grandson Michael McCormick, and her grandchildren Catherine and Richard McCormick.

She was predeceased by her parents Tom and Gertrude (Huff) Norris, and her brother Thomas Norris. Shirley was a strong believer in the value of education, and in her career taught at high schools in Brantford, Perth and Smiths Falls, Ontario. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15, Gore St. W., Perth on Saturday, March 14th, 2015 from 12 noon until 12:30 P.M. Funeral service was held in the Chapel on Saturday at 1:00 P.M. Interment will be joining her late husband in Atikokan, Ontario at a later date. In remembrance of Shirley, contributions to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation, Perth would be appreciated.

Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

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Farrell Robert A “Bob” Farrell

Robert passed away suddenly in hospital in Winchester, Ontario on Tuesday, March 10th , 2015. He was the loved husband to Iona (Wood) Farrell. Bob will be sadly missed by his sisters Delores (Joe) Gagliardi of Milnocket Maine, Dorothy (Daniel) Schriver of Ormocto, N.B and Donna (late John) Dickinson of Richmond Corner, N.B., his sister-in-law Alice Farrell of Richmond Corner, N.B. and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Byron and Frances (Grant) Farrell and his brothers Arnold (late Doreen), Allison “Ally” Farrell and Ralph Farrell. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Thursday, March 12, 2015 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral service was held on Friday in the Chapel at 1:00 P.M. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. In remembrance of Robert, contributions to the Ottawa Humane Society, 245 W Hunt Club Rd, Ottawa, ON K2E 1A6 or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

VILLENEUVE Randolph (Ron) Hayes Arthur

June 4, 1931 March 15, 2015 On Sunday, March 15 we said farewell to our dear dad, Ron Villeneuve, beloved father of Michael, David and Lisa (Michael Watson) - and forever “Grumple Ron” to his only grandchild, Christopher. Ron was the only child of the late Hayes and Lydia (Lil) Villeneuve and was raised in the Kilmar, Grenville and Hawkesbury region.

He later worked and lived in Montreal, Toronto, Saint John, Halifax, Newmarket and Bracebridge. Predeceased by his first wife Eva Vivian Scott and second wife Anne Smith, he finally settled in Winchester to be near family and the country life he loved. Notoriously stubborn, Ron met his match with the team at Dundas Manor, who rose to the challenge of loving Dad through his dementia with great humour and respect. We will forever be grateful for their loving care and kindness to all of us. Ron’s remains have been cremated.

Funeral will be held on Saturday, March 21 at 11:00 at the United Church in South Mountain, followed by a light lunch at the County Library next door. In lieu of flowers, Ron would have appreciated donations to be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice.Arrangements entrusted to the Byers Funeral Home South Mountain, 613989-3836. Online condolences may be made at www.byersfuneralhomeinc.com

IN MEMORIAM JACKSON, Wayne (Stoney) - In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather who was taken from us March 20, 1993.

Winter is gone and spring is here Which brings back memories and saddest of all Each morning when we awake and knowing you are gone No one knows our heartache as we have to carry on Our heart aches with sadness And secret tears still fall What losing you has meant to us No one will ever know Our thoughts are always about you Your place no one can fill In life we loved you dearly And we always will.

If roses grow in heaven Dad, Please pick a bunch for us And put in Nancy’s arms And tell her they’re from us.

Forever loved and Sadly missed Wife Eva and Your Loving Family Petteplace, Barbara - In loving memory of Barb.

My chosen sister and my forever friend. Forever has no end.

When I lost you, I wished I could see you one more time, Come walking through my door, But I know that is impossible, I will hear your voice no more, I know you can feel my tears, And you don’t want me to cry, Yet my heart is still broken, Because I can’t understand why, I pray that God will give me strength, And some how get me through, As I struggle with this heartache, That came when I lost you, Forever in my heart & on my mind.

Love Lynda

RATHWELL - In Loving Memory of Ruby Wilena (Plant) Rathwell who passed away 17 years ago on March 19, 1998.

So many things have happened, Since she was called away, So many things we’d share with her, Had she been left to stay As time unfolds another year, Memories keep her ever near, Silent thoughts of times together, Hold memories that will last forever.

Always remembered by her children and grandchildren

DEATH NOTICE LETT Marsha Barbara, R.N. Peacefully at Hospice Renfrew Inc. on Monday, March 16, 2015.

Marsha Lett (nee Newton)

Beloved wife of Barry Lett. Dear mother of Cindy Walmsley (Jeff) of Kanata and Natalie (Adrian Smith) of Toronto. Sister of Carol Collins (Gary) and Greg Newton (Petie). Cherished Nana of Luke and Joshua Walmsley and Oscar Smith. Predeceased by a brother; Nick Newton.

Friends may call at the C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL INC. 127 Church St., Almonte, ON (613) 256-3313 for visiting on Friday, March 27 from 12 noon until time of Service in the Gamble Chapel at 2 PM. Rev. Mary Royal officiating.

For those who may choose to honour Marsha with a memorial donation, please consider Hospice Renfrew Inc. Marsha’s family are especially grateful to Revera Staff for the professional attention and care given during her illness. Special thanks to Scott Millen.

Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc. BROADBENT Kieran Patrick In hospital at Ottawa surrounded by the love of his family on Tuesday, March 10, 2015.

Kieran Broadbent of Clayton, age 78 years.

Dearly loved husband and best friend of Peggy for 54 years. Loved and respected father of Marc (Cheryl Rego) and Alex (Ann Marie). Cherished Dadad of Andrew, Jonathan, Matthew, Alison and Peter. Brother-in-law of Carole Marshall.

Family and Friends were received at the C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL INC. 127 Church St., Almonte, ON. (613)-256-3313 for visiting on Sunday, March 15 from 2 to 5 PM. Thence to rest in St. George’s Anglican Church, Clayton from 11 AM Monday March 16, until the family arrived for Service at 12 noon, Rev. Pat Blythe officiating. Spring interment St. George’s Anglican Cemetery, Clayton.

For those who may want to honour Kieran with a memorial donation, please consider the Almonte General Hospital or the Ottawa Hospital Foundation.

Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

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John Leonard

34-year Canadian Pacific Railway employee February 20, 1946 – March 9, 2015 John, born in Smiths Falls, Ontario, son of the late Leonard and Cecilia Agnew died suddenly at home on March 9, 2015.

Wonderful and loving husband of his wife Caroline Agnew (Ovenden). Father of Trevor Agnew (Jennifer). Brother to Marie Bingham, Susan Imerson (Richard), and Lawrence Agnew. At John’s request, there will be no visitation or funeral service. A family celebration of John’s life will take place at a later date. John was loved by all who knew him and will be sorely missed.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Ontario SPCA or to the charity of your choice.

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Georgina Agnes (nee Bennett)

In her 86th year, passed away peacefully at Kemptville District Hospital on Fri. March 6, 2015 surrounded by her family.

Daughter of the late Albert and Amy (Borthwick) Bennett. She is survived by her children, Deborah, Steven (Idena), Rodney (Sharon), Bradley (Debbie), Daniel, Richard (Lara); siblings Jack, Ralph, Valerie, Albert, Amy, Lillian, Thomas and William. Predeceased by Chadwick and Marianne and granddaughter Kelsie.

Also survived by grandchildren Graeme, Brandon, Jennifer, Liam, Natalie, Kaysi and Emma, as well as six great-grandchilden, Drake, Kaiden, Aiden, Hunter, Logan and Riya. Georgina was a faithful servant of her great God Jehovah for many decades, and we look forward to seeing her once again in paradise. A memorial service will be held at the Aylmer Kingdom Hall Complex of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1432 Aylmer Rd, Gatineau, QC at 7:00 P.M. on Sat. March 21, 2015. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of Canada would be appreciated.

HILTON

Donna M.

Donna M. Hilton, 69, of Smiths Falls died March 15, 2015. She was born in Brockville the daughter of Ernie and Mabel White.

Donna was an active member of the community and teacher in the Smiths Falls area for 25 years. She leaves behind; Her dear husband Michael Phillips of Smiths Falls. Her children Chris Mussell and wife Helen of Vancouver, Jessica Phillips (partner Louis) and Chris Phillips (partner Sarah) of Smiths Falls.

Her grandchildren Alexander and Hannah Mussell of Vancouver. Michael Phillips, Philip and Mitchell Scissons of Smiths Falls. Her dear parents Mabel and Ernie White of Brockville and her brothers Charlie White, his wife Jan and daughters Emma and Samara of Victoria, Tim White and son Jeremy of Toronto and Lance White of Brockville. She also leaves her dear friend Paula Preece.

A celebration of life will be held for friends and family between 1pm and 4pm on Saturday March 21st, 2015 at the Lombardy Agricultural Hall in Lombardy.

Memorial gifts in Donna’s memory can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society www.cancer.ca

DEATH NOTICE

DEATH NOTICE

DEATH NOTICE

DEATH NOTICE

Benoit Catherine Anderson Benoit

Passed away peacefully, in hospital, Perth on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at the age of 92. Wife of the late Raymond Benoit.

Loved and respected mother of Kathleen (the late Helmut) Treuer of Medicine Hat, Graham (Nancy) Benoit of London, Garry (Shuyan Zhao) Benoit of Abu Dabi, UAE and Margaret (Don) Ogden of Smiths Falls. Dear sister of Donald Graham and Margaret Ashford and predeceased by brothers James and Bob and sister Alice. Sadly missed by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-greatgrandchildren, Joan (John) Robinson, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Private family service will be held at a later date. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls (613) 283-2800 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

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JANE (JEAN) STEELE (nee DRUMMOND) September 18, 1934 Glasgow, Scotland March 7, 2015 Innisville, Ontario Our wee lassie passed away surrounded by her loving family: son Gary (Holly), daughter Sheena (Martin) and six grandchildren. Predeceased by husband Thomas. As fierce in life as she was in love. We are left wanting more.

DEATH NOTICE

WILSON Chester Edward

Peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 in his 69th year.

Beloved husband of Nora. Loving step-father of Laura (Ray), Cynthia (Dwayne), Shirley (Gaelin), Dorraine (Don), Sheila (Jack) and Roger (Tammy). Sadly missed by his grandchildren. Dear son of John. Cherished brother of Elisabeth, Jean, Linda, Carolyn, Richard and Roland.

Predeceased by his mother Rita. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Friends are invited to join the family in celebrating Chester’s life at the Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Friday, March 20, 2015 from 12 noon until time of memorial service in the Chapel at 2 o’clock. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences can be made at www.lannin.ca.

Sample Stacy L. Sample

Smith, June Grace Peacefully at Almonte Country Haven, on Saturday March 14, 2015 at the age of 90.

Predeceased by her loving husband Edward Paul Smith “Teddy”. Survived by her companion Roger Pilon. Loving mother of Gail Spoor (Ken Folkard) and Donna Hamilton (Phil Grierson). Proud grandmother of Roger, Scott, Kerrylyn, Chad, Terry and Kelly.

Friends may visit the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place on Friday March 20, 2015, from 10:00 am until the funeral service in the Chapel at 12:00 noon. Inurnment will be held later in the spring at United Cemeteries.

For those who wish, a donation to CHEO would be appreciated by the family. www.barkerfh.com

Stacy passed away suddenly at Brockville on Friday March 13th, 2015. Stacy was the loved daughter of Frances (Gill) and the late Fern Breton, cherished wife of Ken Sample and dear mother of Andrew, William, Samuel, Dylan, Kristopher and Kurtis. She will be sadly missed by her brother Darren Breton, all her family and many friends. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St W., Perth Thursday March 19th, 2015 from 9:30 to 10:15 A.M. The funeral service will be held in the Chapel Thursday at 10:30 A.M. Interment, Hillcrest Cemetery. In remembrance of Stacy, those wishing are asked to consider a memorial donation to the I.C.U. Department of the Brockville General Hospital

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of Andrew Jordan whom passed away March 20, 2001 Your end came fast and sudden, No time to say good-bye; You were gone before we knew it, And only God knows why.

Dear God take him this message, To heaven up above; Tell him how much we miss him, And give him all our “love”.

Each time we see your picture, You seem to smile and say; Don’t cry I’m only sleeping, We will meet again some day.

Never far from our thoughts Love Grandpa and Grandma

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THOMPSON, Russell and Mary – In loving memory of our parents. Russell who passed March 18 ,1977 and Mary Feb.22, 2013. Together forever.

Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, Unheard but always near, Still loved, Still missed and always dear.

Forever loved and remembered Your loving family

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

We little knew that day, God was going to call your name, In life we loved you dearly, In death, we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you, You did not go alone, For part of us went with you, The day God called you home.

You left us beautiful memories, Your love is still our guide, And although we cannot see you, You are always at our side.

FERRIER – In loving memory of Norm Ferrier who passed away 25 years ago on March 25, 1990.

Sadly missed along lifes way, Quietly remembered every day.

No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts you are always there.

Love Helen and family

FRITZ, Fred – In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather who passed away March 20, 2014.

Love Always Forever in our hearts Marie, Anthony, Bryce and family

DILLABAUGH, Douglas May 29, 1931 - March 23, 2010 In loving memory.

Gone are the days we used to share But in our hearts you’re always there Never more than a thought away Loved and remembered every day.

Loved always, wife Jean, sons Richie, Alan, Danny and Randy and families

Violet Grace Kennedy May 30 - March 24, 2014

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James A Bert Kennedy July 1921 - March 13, 2001 If only we could speak to her again, And hold her loving hand, No matter what we said or did, I know she’d understand.

Sadly missed along life’s way, Quietly remembered every day, No longer in our life to share, But in our hearts he’s always there.

Corrine & Garry O’Reilly and Family

HUNTING SUPPLIES

FARM

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Saturday, April 18th - 9am-4pm diamondfarmtractorparts.com Sunday, April 19th - 9am-3pm Trappers Workshop Fair, 6 1 3 - 4 7 5 - 1 7 7 1 , Saturday March 28, Drum- 1-800-481-1353.

Perth Community Centre mond Buildings Spencer2 Beckwith Street East ville Fairgrounds, castor New tractor parts- 1000s of RUSSELL, Robert purchase, vendors, dis- parts for most makes. SavClifford - February 26, Admission $6. 905-623-1778 plays, demo’s, suppport ings. Service manuals. Our 1933 - March 16, 2012 trapping, Terry Bingley 40th year. 16385 Telephone In loving memory of a hus- Spring flower arranging www.

6 1 3 - 2 5 9 - 5 3 9 6 , Road, Brighton. band, father, grandfather by diamondfarmtractorparts.com Colleen Kahrman.

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613-475-1771, Sunday, March 22, When days are sad and 1:00-3:30 p.m. ABC Hall, Oil Water Heater, 4 years 1-800-481-1353. lonely, 3166 Bolingbroke Road. old, $275, antique parlor WANTED Small rectangle bales for tickets $20. set $225. 613-264-0086 And everything goes Advance 613-273-8232. wrong, Looking for porcelain me- sale, good for horses or We seem to hear you Tractor tire chains, Red morabilia of Princess Dia- cattle, $3.00/bale, north of Smiths Falls, 613-812-0911 sloop sleigh, Stihl chain- na. 613-275-2232. whisper, FOR SALE saw, Craftsman 8 h.p.

Cheer up and carry on. firewood, Wanted - furnace oil, will Each time we see your 2002 MXZ800 snowmo- snowblower, TOM’S CUSTOM snow blade for plow truck remove tank if possible. picture, bile, like new, $3,000; tractor. 613-283-8231.

AIRLESS PAINTING Call 613-479-2870.

You see to smile and say, 2-1993 Arctic Cat EXT Specializing in roof Don’t cry, I’m in God’s snowmobiles, 1 fuel injectYorkies, all neutured, Labarn & aluminum/ hands, ed, 1 carburetor, both low Zyboy chesterfield & loveVEHICLES vinyl siding painting We’ll meet again some mileage and have been seat & 2nd set chesterfield *30 years experience. serviced this year, $1,500 & loveseat, both excellent 2003 Chev Cavalier, 160,000 day. *Screw nailing and each; 30” propane Maytag condition. 53” TV, book- km. auto trans. a/c, remote roof repairs. stove, white, 5 years old, cases, antique china cabi- start, 4 snows, 2 all seasons, Forever loved by very little usage, $400; 64” nets, antique hutch. Call e-tested Nov. 2014, all mainInsured and Bonded Min, Rob, Joan Zenith TV, excellent condi- 613-970-1560. tenance records available, exFree Estimates and family tion, will help with the decellent interior condition, rust (613)283-8475 livery, $300; 3 generators, exterior. $1000 Open to of2-5000, 1-9000. Please fers. 613-256-2884 ROBILLARD, (Kip) FIREWOOD Tractor Mounted Hydraulcall 613-479-0285.

In memory of a loving Generations of firewood 2009 Nissan Versa hatch- ic Skidding Winch. Quehusband, father, 650 Sap buckets & spiles 5sales, bec manufacture, very back, 120,000 Kilometers all hardwood, cut grandfather and great& lids, mobile vacuum and split. automatic, black, FWD, heavy duty. Needs about Volume disgrandfather who passed system to gather sap, count. Outdoor furnace great condition. Selling 80 horse tractor. Includes gathering & holding tanks. wood away March 19, 2012. also available. due to moving. Certified logging chains and new 613-257-3369 $6000. Phone and E-Tested, Power win- cable.

We thought of you with 613-253-8006. dows, door locks and mir- 613-283-7067 evenings 6 love today, Cedar rails, pickets & rors, Cloth interior - 9pm.

But that is nothing new. posts for sale, as well as Firewood, blocks, split, (immaculate), Never been We thought of you rough sawn cedar & pine ash, maple, oak, mixed, in an accident (few small LIVESTOCK yesterday, lumber. Call or text starting at $70. Delivery scratches on body), Rust available. 613-802-2314 And days before that too. 613-913-7958. protected every year, New Cows wanted to buy. Bred We think of you in rotors and pads, Summer Cedar (white), quality Firewood- Cut, split and and winter tires included. young cows, early calving silence, lumber, most sizes, deck- delivered or picked up. Dry New engine was installed or cows with calves, will We often speak your immediately. ing, T&G, channel rustic. seasoned hardwood or at approx. 80,000 km’s buy name.

Also huge bundles of ce- softwood from $60/face (dealer installed). Mainte- 613-924-2424. cord.

Phone Greg Knops Now all we have is dar slabs ($45) and large cell nance records included. Horseshoeing & trimming. memories, bags of shavings ($35). (613)658-3358, Very reliable car and very Certified Farrier, call John www.scoutenwhitecedar.ca (613)340-1045.

And your picture in a fuel efficient.

Asking 613-267-7478.

(613)283-3629. frame.

613-258-5305, Firewood, dry hardwood, $6,000. cell 613-614-0110.

Now taking orders for 2015.

Your memory is our Electric Scooter, 2 new stored inside, $80/single Honey Bees for sale- NUC’s keepsake, at pile. batteries, 4 new tires, cord 2009 Pontiac G6, 4 door, and Queen Bees. Contact With which we will never $1200. 613-205-0877 ask 613-275-2255. automatic, just E-tested. Debbee’s Bees for all your part. for Wanda.

Phone beekeeping needs. 434 TD Loggings, tandem loads $5000.

God has you in his 613-267-4803.

McCann Rd., Portland K0G I Connect AV. Need help firewood logs. $1250. Tree keeping, 1V0. 613-483-8000 or go to with your electronics, are removal cut & split. Orders We have you in our they hooked up right? Au- for next year. Tyler www.debbeesbees.ca SNOWMOBILES heart. dio video in-home tutor- 613-264-5454 613-812-54 ing. Mike 613-285-0655, 454.

1990 Arctic Cat Eltgra, Perth Veterinary Clinic Sadly missed 613-264-5515.

530cc, runs good asking Join us for an Equine Educational Evening: March and never forgotten, $500. 613-257-2617.

MUSIC 23rd, 2015 7pm Perth LG Front load clothes Shirley, Bob, Sherri, Civitan Hall *Importance washer with pedestal Grandchildren and Driftin’ Doug 2015 CD reFARM of Vaccination presenta$500. 613-257-7446 Great-Grandchildren lease with Steve Piticco tion by Dr. Rob Trembley Log Homes. Pre-cut white and Andy Schick, May 2, 8 Case/Int. 5100 drill, 18x7” *2014 EEE Outbreak-by pine log walls, examples: p.m. St. James Anglican double disc, grass, rear Dr. Paula Stewart. Call 24’x35’ $26,592; 30’x40’ Church, Beckwith St., hitch, finger harrows, cyl. 613-267-7373 RSVP by $31,556; 30’x60’ $38,880 Perth. and hoses, no rust, field March 20th or to your plan. ready. $4900. 966 Int. customloghomebuilder.ca Piano Technician, Certified, tractor,105 h.p., cab, 2 re- Wanted to Buy - Highland with Piano Technician’s motes, dual-wheels, great Cattle (any age). Also othor 613-257-0008.

Guild, extensive experience shape, field ready. $8300. er Beef Cattle and Horses with tuning, repairing and Deere H.D. disc, # Call Chris at 613-484-3085 COMMERCIAL RENT COMMERCIAL RENT rebuilding. Contact Grant John 10110 , 14’ , 23” discs, Pattingale at 613-284-8333, rebuilt, new bearings, 50% Wanted to buy, horses, 1-877-742-6648 or thicker main frame, tan- colts and ponies, all types.

FOR LEASE www.piano4u.ca dem wheels, excellent Contact Bob Perkins at u u condition. $4300. Turnco 613-342-6030. u u sprocket packer # 1512, u u HUNTING SUPPLIES 13’ 6” , sprocket/smooth , PETS u u new bearings, cyl, hoses , u u Canadian Firearm/Hunter transport, field ready. u Carleton Place South Business Park u Safety Courses. Call Dave $2400. 613-326-0221 Dog obedience classes. u OFFICE/COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL u Arbour 613-257-7489 or Puppy kindergarten, beu u visit www.

For Sale. Small ginners and advanced 200, 1000 up to 6400 SQ FT. u u valleysportsmanshow.com Hay squares, first cut grass, sec- classes located at the GIBSON PROPERTIES 613-257-5711 for dates and details of ond cut alfalfa/timothy. Call Perth Indoor Pool and the Training Hall (just courses near you.

Tony Locke 613-928-2246 off the Carp Rd.). SpeFOR SALE FOR SALE cializing in training your VEHICLES VEHICLES dog to be a better behaved family member.

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Godfrey, on | 613-539-9073 Hunter Safety/Canadian Fire-arms Courses and exams held once a month at Carp. Call Wenda Cochran 613-256-2409.

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David Michael Cameron, Dec 24, 1947 - Mar 24, 2014 – A thousand times we needed you A thousand times we cried If love alone could have saved you you never would have died A heart of gold stopped beating two twinkling eyes closed to rest God broke our hearts to prove He only took the best Never a day goes by that you’re not in our heart and our soul Loved and missed by all of us

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PETTEPLACE, Barb – March 19, 2014 In memory of a loving Mother and Nana

Our family chain is broken, And nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again.

Loved Always Tim, Jennie, Jordan, Nick, Kayla and Kylie

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COMMERCIAL RENT Carleton Place, commercial rentals: 56 Victoria, 1000 ft., $925; 50 Bennett, 1050 ft. office, shop. Overhead door $975.

613-257-5711.

Commercial Space available downtown Perth, ideal for Service/Retail, large windows, 650 or 1300sq.ft. 613-302-9008.

Large Commercial Space For Lease, Prime Location Downtown Perth, corner of Gore St. & Foster Street. Recently renovated, all utilities are included in lease.

Call 613-267-6115 for details.

Prime Retail Space available on Gore Street, Perth, available May 1. david@dlreltd.com or Jill 613-552-0035

FOR RENT 1 & 2 bedroom, Smiths Falls, $950/mnth & $1100/mnth, renovated, 5 appliances, parking, large yard, no smoking, no pets, heat, hydro, water included. 613-283-7695 1 room for rent, Church St West, Smiths Falls, older quiet person, all inclusive, $ 5 0 0 / m o n t h .

613-812-2400.

18 Beckwith St South, Smiths Falls. 1 bedroom apartment. Elevator, laundry, parking. First and last months rent required. Call 613-284-1736.

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2 bedroom, Smiths Falls, upper unit, LR, eat-in kitchen, deck, parking, non-smoking, references, lease, first/last. $725 plus utilities, noelonot@yahoo

2 bedroom house, Carleton Place. Fridge, stove, heat, hydro, parking, washer and dryer included $1,400/month. No pets, no smoking, first, last, references. Available immediately. 613-621-2299, leave message.

3 bedroom, ground floor well maintained, beautiful finishes, yard, Available immediately, appliances including laundry, Utilities extra. $935/month. 613-283-1697

2 Bedroom, centrally located, fridge, stove, heat, hydro included. $850/mnth.

Call Perry, Weagle Realty Ltd. Brokerage.

613-284-4191

2 Bedroom House on Lorne St $900 + heat & hydro & 2 Bedroom lower level apartment on Aberdeen Ave, Smiths Falls, $900 + heat & hydro, 2 Bedroom half house, fridge, stove, washer & Frankville, appliances not dryer included. included. $875/mnth, heat 613-267-6115 & hydro extra, no pets. Serious inquiries only.

613-275-2232

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FOR SALE

FOR RENT

Carleton Place, Bridge St., 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, second floor apartment, includes fridge & stove, 1 parking spot, quiet tenant only, business below. $750 + utilities.

Call Carleton Place- 1 Bed- Available April 1. room $685.00, Bachelor Dave 613-913-0403 $600.00 plus utilities. Almonte- Rooms with Private bathrooms $590.00, 2 Bedrooms, living Room, Carleton Place, clean one kitchen, bathroom bedroom apartment for rent, $1100.00. Fridge, stove 1 parking spot, $700/month util, internet, cable, laun- plus utilities, first/last, no Available May 1. dry incl., Appleton- Inside pets. and outside storage. Call 613-250-0032 613-283-522 60 Craig 613-253-7777.

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CARLETON PLACE, Seniors 50’s Plus Building. No smoking, no pets. First & last months rent $750.00 & up. 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. Senior’s 1 Month Free Discount. Call 613-863-6487 or 613-720-9860

ELMSLEY STREET SMITHS FALLS -3 BEDROOM UNIT, Apartment, 3 bedrooms 1 bathrooms $900.00 month (plus heat and hydro) will get a beautiful 1,100 sq foot unit in Smiths Falls. Highlighted features include gas fireplace, southern exposure, balcony at rear, hardwood floors throughout, new vinyl windows, new light fixtures. Appliances included are fridge, stove, washer and dryer. Located beside St. Francis De Sales Church and close to all amenities of the business section being two blocks to Beckwith. SEE MLS LISTING 943325 FOR MORE INFORMATION AND PICTURES $900.00 613-868-1033

Kemptville, 1 bedroom available immediately, centrally located, references required. 613-264-8439.

Code Apartments. Smiths Falls. Spacious, bright, 2 bedroom in clean, quiet, adult building. Fridge, stove, parking, laundry facilities. 613-283-7779.

Downtown Perth, 1 Bedroom or 2 bedroom apartment, $$680-$720 + hydro, non-smoking, nopets, 613-302-9008.

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613-296-4704.

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Canada’s Largest Live Country Music & Camping Festival AUG. 13-16, 2015, Over 25 Acts - BUY TICKETS 1.800.539.3353, www.HavelockJamboree.com.

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STEEL BUILDINGS STEEL BUILDINGS...”SPRING SALES WITH HOT SAVINGS!” All steel building models and sizes are now on sale. Get your building deal while it’s hot.

Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

LEGAL

WORK WANTED

Kemptville- 3 bedroom bungalow, $1,275/month plus utilities. Available April 1. First/last. References. No smoking. No pets. 613-258-2502 leave message.

Perth, 30 Mather, 2 bedroom apartment, available immediately. Clean, quiet, secure building, parking included, $750/month plus hydro, 613-326-0903.

Smiths Falls, completely renovated, large 3 bedrooms, semi-detached unit, parking, small yard, non smoker, no pets, first/last, $1075 + heat & hydro. 613-342-0829.

Perth, May 1, 1 bedroom ground floor garden suite, including fridge, stove, heat, hot water, parking and coin laundry in basement. $750.

613-264-1102.

M&K Renovations looking for jobs: Siding, decking, fencing, drywall, painting, laminated floors, windows, doors.

Call Mike for quote, 613-259-2525, 613-326-8041.

Smiths Falls. Large spacious 2-3 bedroom, fridge, stove, washer, dryer, parking. Front and back yard. Available immediately. $1200/month.

613-283-8847.

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Large 2 bedroom. Free parking, security, 149 Church Street, Almonte, $870/month plus utilities. available immediately.

613-769-6697.

Shamrock Apartments, Perth, 2 bedroom apartment $850/month includes heat and hydro. 1 bedroom apartment $660/mnth includes heat, hydro extra. 3 bedroom apartment $890/mnth includes heat, hydro extra.

No smoking, no pets.

613-264-8380.

Merrickville-large 2 bedroom apt. ground floor, nicely decorated. Parking, stove, fridge, heat, water included. laundry on site, $855/mth. plus hydro.

First/last required.

Available May 1. Sharbot Lake Apartments available first of next 613-283-0746. month.

Call Osgoode: 2 bedroom apt. 613-253-6069.

Appliances, laundry & parking included. Walking Smiths Falls, 1 & 2 beddistance to all amenities. room apartments in quiet $800/month plus utilities. adult heritage house, 2nd No pets please, available. & 3rd floor, centrally located hydro not included 613-826-3142.

613-283-5161.

Perth- 2 bedroom apartment $750/mth, in mod- Smiths Falls 2 bedroom ern, well maintained, 2nd floor apt. $775. Heat centrally located building. and hot water included.

Security/intercom system, Quiet adult occupied buildprofessionally maintained, ing. Laundry services onlaundry facilities. Parking site. 613-285-0433. included.

Plus hydro.

Smiths Falls, 2 bedroom 613-298-2983. apartment. $800/mnth inPerth. 1 bedroom second cludes parking, heat, water floor apartment, down- & storage space & garage. town, heated. $675/month. Call 613-259-0263 to view. Available April 1.

613-264-1102.

Perth, 10 Craig St. 2 bedroom apartment in quiet, clean, adult building.

Fridge, stove, parking and laundry included. $820/month + utilities.

Phone 613-283-5996.

Perth, 2 & 3 bedroom, recently renovated, $810/month, hydro extra.

New fridge and stove. Call Jill 613-552-0035.

Perth, 2 bedroom 2nd floor apartment, fridge, stove and heat included.

Non-smokers. No laundry available. $595.

613-264-0002.

Smiths Falls. Toulon Place Apartments.

Ground Floor 2 bedroom $950/month. Available April 1. Heat and hydro included. First/last required.

Please call 613-283-9650.

E x p e r i e n c e d Electrician, Licensed & Insured available for residential/commercial work. Best Rates, Call Jim 613-799-2378

REAL ESTATE

WORK WANTED

Rural building lots 1.3 acres 10km east of Perth on Drummond School Road.

Call Jim 613-223-6565 for details

“A1” Handyman with halfton truck. Dump hauling, wood splitting, tree removal, carpentry, siding, painting, roofing, general maintenance. Call Kevin 613-253-4764.

REAL ESTATE SERVICES For Sale. 39 Main Street, Bishops Mills. 2 Bedroom 1 Bath. $109,900. John Lamberton Coldwell Banker First Ottawa Realty.

613-795-1647.

PERSONAL Alcoholics Anonymous 613-284-2696.

Are you concerned about someone’s drinking?

There is help available for you in AL-ANON/Alateen.

Call 613-284-6100, 257-3138, 272-3105, 203-3713, 826-2566, 283-5038.

Dustin McParland, born November 16, 1985, or anyone knowing his whereabouts, please contact Katrina Graham as Smiths Falls, 2 storey, 2 soon as possible at or bedroom, semi-detached. 1-855-667-2726 with garage, fridge, stove 613-264-9991 ext 5121. included, Laundry hookup, Non-smokers. $1000/mnth. Overeaters Anonymous 613-284-5965.

613-264-5158

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

FOR RENT – WESTPORT

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Perth, 2 bedroom ground floor apartment, $750 plus hydro.

No pets, 613-267-4831.

Smiths Falls

STOR-N-LOCK

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STORAGE

Indoor storage of all sizes Outdoor storage also available 613-285-5507 Smiths Falls 613-264-0213 Perth

Bookkeeping Professional, Reliable Bookkeeping Service - A/R, A/P, weekly/ bi-weekly payroll, WSIB, HST remittance, reconciliations. Please Call 613-264-4408 Certified Mason. 12 years experience. Chimney repair, restoration, parging, repointing. Brick, block and stone. Small/big job specialist. Free estimates.

613-250-0290.

Flooring & Installation, 35 years experience, laminate, vinyl & carpet, Mark Melanson Flooring.

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WORK WANTED

T.L.C.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS No job too small!

Free estimates • Home Renovations • Plumbing Repairs • Painting/cleanup • Concrete work Doug Morley 257-7177

Professional, reliable & experienced in tree removal, home renovations, general home maintenance & carpentry. Contact Stephan or Frank 613-793-3300 or 613-204-9281.

Retired PSW looking for work. Housework, shopping, everyday living & Respite. recent Vulnerable Sector.613-264-5476

Due to lack of Nanny positions in Almonte, Shamrock Home Daycare will be opening in Almonte May 1, extended hours, walking distance to all bus routes & schools, walking distance to 3 parks & beach, large fence backyard, structured & non-structured play, homemade meals following Canada Food Guide, scentfree, smokefree, petfree home, Former Nanny looking forward to hearing from you.

613-461-0012.

HELP WANTED C.A.C.E Construction is hiring for the following positions with experience in sewer/water: Foreman, Pipe Layer, Deckman, Operators. Send resume to: info@caceconstruction.ca or Fax 613-822-7970.

Code’s Mill on the Park seeks Banquet StaffSmart serve required. Apply by email at michelle@codesmill.com

“In the beautiful town of Westport, this 3 bedroom home is newly renovated, all new finishes, fixtures, HVAC, electrical. House has living, dining room, family room, great large new kitchen with appliances (fridge, stove, dishwasher, wine fridge), laundry room on 2nd floor, 3 bedrooms, sun room and huge backyard - oh ya and workshop! In town – walk to amenities (stores, restaurants, lake, boat launch)! $1650. + utilities (new propane furnace)!”

Would consider rent to own also.

Call CATHY HAY

613-851-0954

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Prysmian Canada is Growing Join our Winning Team!

Prysmian Group, the world’s leading cable solutions provider is hiring for its Prescott Facility.With over 130 years of aggregated history, 22,000 people in 50 countries and almost 100 plants, Prysmian offers great career opportunities and challenges. We offer very competitive compensation and benefits packages (dental too!). We even reimburse you for work boots, equipment and fitness expenses.

We need Experienced Operators We are looking for experienced machine operators that are working and or have worked preferably in a cable manufacturing plant. Must be used to working 12 hour shifts and be willing to work overtime.

Send us your resume now at human.resources.ca@prysmiangroup.com for a chance to work with the world leader in cable manufacturing.

FULL-TIME PERMANENT POSITION Produce Department

Heavy Lifting & Maintenance Fill out and submit online application: www.foodsmiths.com or pick up an application in store: 106 Wilson St. West, Perth (613.267.5409 Ext. 103)

Email or fax application to: Claire@foodsmiths.com Fax: 613.267.6527

Ont. Reg. #4072302

• AIR TICKETS • HOLIDAY PACKAGES

PASSPORT SHUTTLE - April 29 - We are pre-registered ................ $17.00 Don’t risk losing your important documents, take our shuttle.

KINGSTON SHOPPING - May 6 - Outlets & Cataraqui Mall ........... $17.00 OUTLET SHOPPING SYRACUSE May 22 - Annual sidewalk sale .. $49.00 HONKYTONK GAL May 22 – Stirling - A Tribute to Loretta Lynn ...... $89.00 Lunch included and a visit to Taste of Country Store QUILTERS SHOW July 30 – Syracuse ...................................... $72.00 Over 500 vendors, quilt displays, lectures, demonstrations, workshops.

The latest in quilting patterns, fabrics, equipment RIDEAU CARLETON CASINO Receive $10 in Slot Play .............. $12.83 April 7, May 5 – Portland, Smiths Falls – 3 pickup locations

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ST. JACOBS VILLAGE & MARKET - June 19-20 - includes accommodations, one dinner, breakfast, shop the market and village NASCAR Pocono Raceway – August 1-3 – Call for details.

Visit our website: www.echotoursandtravel.com Applicable taxes not included 284–2003 or 1-800-667-0210 9 Chambers St., Smiths Falls K7A 2Y2 Connected to Your Community A/CP/K/P/SF - 43 - Thursday, March 19, 2015

Parts Counter Personnel Job Description Full-Time position (Jasper Location)

General Requirements

• Must be willing to work a normal 40 hours per week and longer hours as required to meet customer demands • Must be willing to work the majority of Saturday’s from 8:00 am till 12:00 • Able to lift and handle heavy loads up to 70lbs.

• Present a friendly, positive attitude toward all customers and coworkers

Target Responsibilities

TRAVEL/VACAT/COTTG TRAVEL/VACAT/COTTG TRAVEL/VACAT/COTTG TRAVEL/VACAT/COTTG

Ticketing Agent For:

Perth. 2 bedroom apt.

Upper level. Balcony, laundry room. Heat included.

Parking. Fridge and stove. $750 plus hydro. First/last.

References. 613-868-5323.

STORAGE

BUSINESS SERVICES

Professional & Reliable Movers- 2 Men & 17’ Cube $95/hr, 2 Men & 16’ Refrigerated Cube Van $95 hr + Fuel Surcharge, 3 Men & 25’ Moving Van $125/hr. Call to Book your Move 613-284-8281.

HELP WANTED

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Large 2 bedroom apartment, Heat, hydro, water, fridge, stove, parking and access to laundry included. $1,050/month. Smiths Falls. Call Perry. Weagle Realty Ltd. Brokerage 613-284-4191.

Perth, spacious two-bedroom luxury condo unit.

Secure, elevator, balcony, view of Tay River and golf course.

Within walking distance of downtown, parking, one and a half baths, air conditioning, cable hookup, party room, includes 5 appliances. $1,400.00/month. Utilities extra. Immediate Occupancy. 613-354-7643.

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Kemptville area, spacious 1 bedroom apartment, fridge, stove, carport. No dogs. First/last, references. $625 plus utilities.

Available immediately.

6 1 3 - 2 5 8 - 4 2 1 9 613-258-2607.

HELP WANTED

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FOR RENT

• Ensure customers are dealt with efficiently and effectively whether in-store or over the telephone • Coordinate and assist co-workers in achieving their duties and goals • Maintain a neat and tidy environment

Daily Duties and Responsibilities

• Parts staff are responsible for charging out ALL items leaving the department whether for over the counter, service or sales • Contact customers as required as to the status of their parts order • Retrieve parts for the service department and bill out to their respective work orders • Close off end of day and print daily reports • Answer the phone and direct the call accordingly • Maintain clean store front including shelving • Stock shelves and put parts orders away once received in system

Please submit your resume via:

Email: mark@smithsequip.com Fax: 613-482-3622 In person: 32 County Road 17, Jasper

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Ability to read and interpret specifications and drawings with the knowledge of job costing and associated processes � Understanding fundamentals of contracts and experience in managing subcontractors under the terms of a contract HELP HELP WANTED HELP WANTED � WANTED Highly developed problem solving and analytical skills HELP WANTED �

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HELP WANTED!! Make $1000 weekly!! Mailing brochures from Home.

Helping home workers since 2001. Genuine Opportunity! No Experience Required. Start Immediately! www.theworkingcorner.com

Fulll-Time, Part-Time, Experienced, mature servers required. Bring resume to 73 Bridge Street Carleton Place.

Monitor job progress and provides regular progress reporting to Heavy Structural, Skilled Labourers Project Manager � Take an active role infor monitoring direct reports’ performance, We are currently looking individuals skilled in structural concrete providing and taking action formwork andfeedback experienced bridgecorrective labourers for projects in the �

Eastern Ontario and Ottawa Valley area.

We are looking for hard working individuals who always keep safety in mind.

To apply, please send resume and cover letter in confidence to: ghr11@cruickshankgroup.com or Fax # 613-253-4658 as soon apply please send your resume and cover as To possible.

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letter to: ghr11@cruickshankgroup.com no later than January 31, 2014

www.cruickshankgroup.com

Do you have 10 hours/week To Earn $1500/month? Operate a Mini Office from your home computer. Free Online training. www.garysminioffice .com

Full/Part-Time Cleaners/ Team Leaders for growing residential cleaning company based in North Gower. Mon-Fri. No evenings.

No weekends. All travel paid. $11.50-$15.00/hr.

(613)489-3993 elitecleaning@storm.ca Graphic Designer needed for busy printshop in Perth. Photoshop, customer service, communications, multitasking, meet deadlines, ability to learn production operations.

Please forward your resume to: info@imagesperth.com

HELP WANTED

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HELP WANTED

Labourers wanted, full and part-time positions available in Carleton Place, must be able to perform repetitive lifting. Contact Neil 613-880-9815.

Local Restoration Company looking for carpenters & labourers, valid drivers licence required, please drop-off resume to Phoenix Disaster Control, 66 Victoria Ave, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 2P4, or fax: 613-283-9886 or email: phoenix@ripnet.com no phone calls.

Looking for two construction labourers with some concrete forming experience. Transportation provided from the Town of Perth. Please reply to: murphyforming@gmail.com

Classifieds Get Results!

Applicants should have no less than a high school diploma, with 2-4 years experience in the customer service field. They must to be able to communicate effectively through written and spoken word along with the ability to solve problems within structured guidelines. The successful candidate will be responsible for deciphering customer needs within the guidelines of company policy and able to work well under pressure.

The RMC department is responsible for nurturing and managing incoming leads. This division works directly with the sales departments in all three of our locations to effectively move leads into sales. Additionally the Director of the RMC is directly involved with customer satisfaction and helps direct future policy changes within the company.

Founded in 1969, George’s Marine & Sports has grown from one location dealership to three stores in Eganville, Ottawa and Kingston. We offer numerous benefits including, medical coverage, product discounts, use of products for demonstration purposes and a competitive salary plus bonus, all within a fun work environment.

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Community Employment Services

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Situated in the heart of Eastern Ontario’s cottage country, Tay Valley Township is a community of picturesque hamlets and historic homesteads with an abundance of shoreline on thirty-one lakes. Being located within a one-hour driving distance of both Ottawa and Kingston, it affords an opportunity to combine urban and rural lifestyles. The Township offers a unique work environment for an individual wishing to partner with Council and fellow employees in the delivery of municipal services to a population of 11,500 (permanent and seasonal).

Funded by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, and in part by the Government of Canada.

Ready.Set.Work.

The Township is seeking a motivated and results oriented individual to join our team with solid knowledge of municipal legislation and financial practices, provincial/federal funding programs, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will have acquired related post-secondary education, have a professional accounting designation (CA, CMA, or CGA) and have a minimum of 5 years suitable management experience preferably in a municipal setting.

Tay Valley Township is an equal opportunity employer, committed to ensuring all candidates are able to participate in the interview process fully and equally. If contacted for employment, please let us know if you require any accommodations to ensure you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment and selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest and only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Personal information collected from applications is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and will be used to determine qualifications for employment. Questions about the collection of Information should be directed to the Clerk at the address indicated above.

HELP WANTED

KARSON ASPHALT PAVING is looking to hire an

ASPHALT PLANT GROUNDSPERSON. Welding and mechanical experience required.

Prior experience working around asphalt plants considered an asset.

Please forward resume to Pete Pelletier at careers@karson.ca

As a world leader in the manufacturing of advanced textiles and materials, we are excited about our future and the role talented individuals play in our company.

ABOUT US: We have a talented team of dedicated employees focused on excellence. We are looking to fill the following positions at our manufacturing plant in Perth.

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The full position mandate is available on the Township website at www.tayvalleytwp.ca. The salary range is $73,000 to $81,000 (for a 35 hour work week) and a competitive benefit package makes this an attractive full-time permanent position for the right candidate.

Tay Valley Township Larry Donaldson, Chief Administrative Officer 217 Harper Road, Perth, ON, K7H 3C6 or e-mail: cao@tayvalleytwp.ca

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George’s Marine & Sports, Eastern Ontario’s leading Marine & Power Sports dealer, is searching for a full time person to head up their Relationship Management Centre (RMC) based at the Ottawa location.

TREASURER

Please submit a cover letter and resume no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 30, 2015 in confidence to:

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Immediate Opening for Director of Relations Management Centre

To apply send your resume to: 2825 Carp Road, Ottawa, ON K0A 1L0 ATT: Jeff Wilcox or via email: jwilcox@gmas.ca

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Treasurer will be a key member of the management team and will be responsible for the overall financial management of the Township including financial planning and forecasting, budgeting, asset management, property taxes and optimization of other revenues. The successful candidate will manage the Finance Department and provide financial leadership and advice to Council and staff to ensure the long term financial sustainability of the Township. The Treasurer will provide financial analysis of programs, projects and proposed initiatives; deliver timely and reliable financial information and oversee the financial management systems to support strategic financial decisions.

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Assistance with Resumes & Cover Letters One-to-One Job Search Support Job Leads/Postings Paid Job Trials/Placements Training/Hiring Incentives for Employers Employment Related Workshops/Certification Access to High Speed Internet & Computers Employment Ontario’s Re-Training Programs

All Services Are Free!

WE CAN PROVIDE: • a physical work environment second to none • great salary & benefits package • defined contribution pension plan • opportunities for training & development

on the web: cesperth.ca

Please forward your resume with a list of references to: careers@albint.com

Monday to Friday: 8:30 am to 4 pm • Wednesdays: 10 am to 7 pm

Thank you for your interest.

40 Sunset Boulevard Suite 102 Perth, Ontario, K7H 2Y4 Phone: 613-267-1381 Fax: 613-267-1806

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RESPONSIBILITIES

HELP WANTED

RESPONSIBILITIES Greyleith Limited now part of the Cruickshank group of companies, has an opening in their Carleton Place location for the following positions:

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JOB POSTING 2015-03: CAO/Clerk The Township of Lanark Highlands is seeking a qualified person to fulfill the full-time position of Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk.

Reporting to the Mayor and Council, the CAO/Clerk is responsible for the overall management of the Township’s administration and financial affairs.

As Council’s chief policy advisor, the CAO/Clerk provides effective advice and support to Council and develops and implements policies, programs and initiatives as directed by Council. The CAO/Clerk also fulfills all the statutory duties of Clerk in accordance with the Municipal Act of Ontario. A copy of the job description and specific qualifications can be found at www. lanarkhighlands.ca.

The candidate must have a university degree in a related field and at least 10 years’ experience in municipal government. Progressive management responsibility is a requirement. An acceptable mix of education and experience may also be considered. Designations from the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers (AMCTO) are desirable assets. A strong financial background is also desirable.

The Township offers competitive remuneration, including an excellent benefits package and OMERS pension. If you are interested in this challenging career opportunity, please submit your detailed resume and cover letter in PDF format by email only to: mayor@lanarkhighlands.ca before 4 pm on March 27, 2015, referencing “Job Posting 2015-003 CAO/Clerk”.

Township of Lanark Highlands 75 George Street, P. O. Box 340 Lanark, ON K0G 1K0 e-mail: mayor@lanarkhighlands.a WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR THEIR INTEREST IN APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION AND ADVISE THAT ONLY CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED. LANARK HIGHLANDS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Note: Personal information collected from applications is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and will be used to determine qualifications for employment. Questions about the collection of Information should be directed to the Deputy Clerk at the address indicated above.

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Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital

Casual Maintenance Mechanic

For 60 years, Magellan Aerospace, Haley has been producing magnesium and aluminum castings for the aerospace industry.

Located in the heart of the Ottawa Valley west of Renfrew, we have an immediate opening for a:

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required immediately to provide Computer (Contract) To Programmer apply please send your resume and cover safe and efficient operations and

letter to: ghr11@cruickshankgroup.com no Qualifications: than January 31, 2014 Candidates must have 2-5later years experience with: Software Development Fundamentals, Software Debugging skills, Software Documentation, Software Testing, Software Maintenance; www.cruickshankgroup.com Microsoft .NET, C# required; VB6 desirable; advanced SQL querying skills; visual studio 2010; Understanding of most facets of Object-Oriented programming

(hierarchy, reflexion, shadowing, linq namespace, etc.); Excel 2010; Pivot Tables’ Reporting; and RoboHelp would be an asset.

Candidates must also demonstrate: excellent oral and written communication skills ability to work in a team development environment ability to achieve objectives and goals within tight deadlines Qualified applicants should submit their resume in confidence.

Salary commensurate with experience. Haley provides a comprehensive flex benefit plan along with company paid pension.

We thank all applicants, but only those invited to an interview will be contacted.

No telephone inquiries please Please forward resume to: Magellan Aerospace, Haley Human Resources 634 Magnesium Road Haley, Ontario Canada K0J 1Y0 Fax: (613-432-0743) Email: jobs.haley@magellan.aero

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maintenance/repair of the Hospital’s buildings, systems, power plant, equipment and grounds. The successful candidate must be available to be on call for a one week period, on a rotational basis.

Qualifications: Grade 11 graduate with demonstrated knowledge of preventative maintenance programs; a broad basic knowledge of carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical and HVAC systems; demonstrated experience in boiler systems and chemical maintenance. Stationary engineer certification preferred. For complete job requirements, please see careers on our website at www.carletonplacehospital.ca Applications can be sent to the Human Resources Department no later than 4:00 pm on Wednesday, March 25th, 2015 at 211 Lake Ave. E., Carleton Place, K7C 1J4, Fax: (613) 257-3026, E-mail: jobs@carletonplacehosp.com CLS446679_0319

Cougar Company is recruiting for a dynamic inside sales person. This position is located in Perth, and the successful candidate will be required to work in a fast paced environment, have strong sales, IT, disciplinary, organisational, and decision making skills, and be capable of the following: 1. Self-motivation to produce results 2. Educating specifiers, selling ‘projects’, and selling ‘products’ 3. Quantity takeoff Salary commensurate to capacity and experience Applications to aubrey.ghinn@cougarcompany.com

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Part-Time RN, RPN, PSW’s required for Rosebridge Manor, our LTC home in Jasper. For Job Qualifications please go to our website, omniway.ca listed under careers. Please submit resume by March 26, 2015 to: ccrowder@omniway.ca or fax: 613-283-5471.

Access Taxi requires Full and Part-Time drivers for Perth and Smiths Falls

Should be familiar with streets and surrounding roads. Top of the industry remuneration paid. Excellent supplemental income for semi-retired and retired persons.

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Nurse Needed. Immediate opening for a nurse in a growing multi physician family practice.

Experience preferred. Computer skills required. Please forward resume to: Cornelia Court Family Medicine 91 Cornelia St. W. Smiths Falls, ON K7A 5L3

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We are looking for PHONE LINE VOLUNTEERS for our Brockville, Carleton Place, Gananoque, Kemptville, Perth & Prescott Offices If you possess a desire to help others who are experiencing difficulties and/or distress please call Debbie or Bruce at (613) 345-1290 or 1-866-544-5614 as soon as possible.

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Smiths Equipment Centre has a part-time summer student position available running from May until September of 2015.

Smiths has a fast paced atmosphere in the summer months and we are looking for someone who is eager and willing to adapt to these surroundings to support the existing staff with their needs.

Target Responsibilities • Must be willing to work up to 40 hours per week including Saturdays • Preparing units in the yards daily for customer viewing • General yard maintenance • Assembly of small items • Assisting with various tasks in the parts department including shipping and receiving • Shelf stocking, pricing, answering the phone if required • Indoor maintenance and organization.

• Driver’s licence would be convenient but not necessary Please submit your resume via: email: sec@smithsequip.com fax: 613-482-3622 in person: 327A Highway 15 South, Smiths Falls

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The Town of Smiths Falls is seeking competent, dynamic students to fill several student positions this summer from approximately the beginning of May to the end of August.

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Competitive wages, benefits, company vehicle and NO layoffs. OBT and G licenses required.

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MANDATE: Reporting to the Administrative Services Coordinator, the successful incumbent provides clerical support to Ontario Works Staff/Managers and provides general reception support to all Social Services staff to facilitate the operation of the department.

Lanark County employees’ slogan is “Working Together to Achieve Greatness.” If you embrace this ideal and you meet the position qualifications, we look forward to receiving your résumé.

For further details including qualifications and application deadline, visit our website at www.lanarkcounty.ca

Inserter, Casual Part Time Days, Evenings and Night Shifts Smiths Falls Distribution Centre Metroland East

FUNCTIONS: - Lifting flyers from pallets, and placing them on a feeder to insert flyers into newspapers.

- Jog and strap bundles once insertion of required flyers is completed - Load completed bundles onto pallets - Other duties may include, but are not limited to, cleaning of general work area and warehouse.

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REqUIREMENTS - Physically able to lift 5-25 lbs - Standing for extended periods of time - Continual rotation of wrist, back and shoulders - Motivated self starter - Reliable team worker - Ability to work either day or night shifts.

- Fluent in English both written and verbal Interested applicants should forward their resume via email to: jcoughlin@perfprint.ca or drop it off in person at 65 Lorne Street, Smiths Falls Ontario.

We appreciate the interest of all candidates, only candidates selected for a interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.

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Lanark County seeks applications for a Temporary Full-Time Ontario Works Clerk in our Social Services Department from March 30, 2015 to approximately June 26, 2015 with a possibility of extension.

Call today for a Confidential Interview 613-925-0223 613-258-7173 Prescott Kemptville

Duties include but are not limited to overseeing staff in the wash bay, training new staff, scheduling and inspecting trailers.

• Minimum Grade 12 education required.

• Must have experience in a supervisory position.

• A-Z license & mechanical experience an asset.

• Training will be provided.

• Wage based on experience.

• Paid Benefits • Boot Allowance Apply before March 27, 2015 to: Todd Buchanan, Driver Services and Safety & Compliance Manager tbuchanan@glentay.ca Fax: 613-267-3612 Phone: 613-267-2007 ext. 2244

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613-256-1511. 50 vendors. Open daily 10-5.

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This is a facility operations/maintenance position. Outdoors, physically demanding. Must be able to work independently and able to supervise in a crew setting. Must have some experience with machinery, power/hand tools, as well as carpentry, plumbing, electrical and mechanical skills a must.

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Robot cop movie doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come quite as advertised MOVIE: Chappie STARRING: Sharito Copley, Dev Patel, Ninja, YoLandi Visser, Hugh Jackman, and Sigourney Weaver DIRECTOR: Neil Blomkamp RATING: 14A Imagine a more philosophical version of Robocop, and you have a fair idea of what Chappie is about. A little less about shooting stuff, and a little more about questioning the nature of consciousness.

In the not-so-distant future Johannesburg has become overrun by violence and crime. Desperate for a way to turn the tide the police begin using police droids. These robotic police officers are intelligent, nigh-indestructible, and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re working.

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A desperate gang of thugs takes Deon believing he can show them how to turn the police droids off. Under threat of his life Deon is forced to program the droid he stole with his new software. With the flick of a switch Chappie (Sharito Copley) is born.

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Chappie isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t exactly the movie that was advertised, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the first time the advertising department didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand or bother to see the film. Chappie isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t about fighting against an oppressive robotic regime, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about the nature of consciousness. In that respect the film really shines. The child-like way in which Chappie is brought to life, and becomes aware is uniquely compelling.

I was amazed by how quickly and easily Blomkamp was able to get the audience (myself included) to accept Chappie as a sentient being.

Where the film falls short is anytime they try to blow things up. I found the action scenes were thrown in as a necessary evil.

The cast is decent. I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t impressed

by Ninja or Yo-Landi Visser, but Sharito Copley is truly remarkable as he shows us Chappie becoming aware. I liked Dev Patel and Sigourney Weaver, and it was kind of interesting to see Hugh Jackman try to play a villain. In the end I found Chappie an interesting thought experiment. As an action movie however it left something to be desired.

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BarnDoor Productions celebrates a century mark BarnDoor Productions (BDP), Perth’s original community theatre, is set to mark a number of special milestones in the next few weeks, beginning on March 27 with a celebration – of seats!

The antique seating on BDP’s Full Circle Theatre originally came from Perth’s 1915-1958 Balderson Theatre.

Built by Colonel J.M. Balderson for a staggering $150,000 – that’s $8.3 million in today’s dollars – it was considered the most sumptuous theatre between Toronto and Montreal and, at 1,100 seats, it was one of the largest.

It ran as a live theatre venue for 15 years, featuring vaudeville, touring theatre companies and much more, as well as silent movies from its earliest days.

The “flickers” had killed vaudeville by the end of the 1920s and it was renovated to be primarily a movie house in 1930, although live performances still continued on its stage well into the 1950s. The advent of television finally closed the Perth Theatre (as it was known by then) in 1958.

About 400 of the seats went into the then-new Perth & District Collegiate Institute auditorium, where they remained until 1988. When the seats at PDCI were changed for newer ones, BarnDoor acquired some 200 of the originals. Today, BarnDoor Productions have restored and installed them in the 102-seat Full Circle Theatre (FCT). Cast iron, pressed wood and leather, they are a very tangible

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One hundred years of theatre in Perth. Left, the Balderson Theatre on Gore Street in 1915; right, the Full Circle Theatre on Craig Street in 2015. The connection is the seats – 100-years-old this year, they are the same seats in both pictures. Full Circle Theatre is celebrating their centennial March 27 with a performance

by Ottawa’s Vintage Variety Vaudeville Revue. connection between Perth’s rich theatrical heritage and today’s vibrant theatre scene.

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Balderson Theatre (and of their seats), BarnDoor Productions is bringing back one of the biggest hit events from last year. The Vintage Variety Vaudeville Revue wowed Perth last December with a thoroughly professional and hugely entertaining classic vaudeville show, featuring turns that ranged from comedy sketches to

juggling to astonishing song and even a burlesque dancer. With an all-new show this spring, the Vintage Vaudeville Variety Revue keeps the connection with heritage while keeping the entertainment up-to-date.

Perth singer/songwriter Jamie Campbell will also stop by to render a song he has written to celebrate both the Balderson Theatre and Perth’s Marks Brothers Dramatic Company, seven brothers (and their families) from Christie Lake who toured and played to more than eight

million people between 1880 and 1920.

And, finally, BarnDoor Productions will have a display of Balderson Theatre and Marks Brothers memorabilia, giving patrons a glimpse into a by-gone era when Perth’s theatrical scene was at the forefront of the Canadian industry.

Tickets for this special event are at Shadowfax (67 Foster Street) 613-2676817, www.shadowfax.on.ca.

That week will be one of the busiest ever at FCT. Monday, March 23, auditions will take place for BarnDoor’s

June comedy, Romantic Fools. We need lots of people for this one and BDP’s auditions are always fun and open to everyone, so please come on out and get involved.

Tuesday, March 24, Charles MacPhail presents renowned guitarist and songwriter Stephen Fearing. This is a highly anticipated concert and you should get tickets early –contact Shadowfax, once again.

Wednesday, March 25 is the return of Film Night International with the Swedish comedy, The One Hundred Year Old Man Who Climbed Out A Window and Disappeared. This is a highly-touted film full of bizarre fun. Showings are at 2 and 7 p.m. Go to filmnightinternational@ blogspot.ca for information.

Saturday, March 28 is the return of our own Chris Angel, in concert to celebrate his third CD. Chris has been ranked the No. 1 singer/songwriter on the ReverbNation listing service and his voice and guitar back that up. Tickets are available at TicketsPlease: www.ticketsplease.ca.

And all of that is just a preliminary to the biggest milestone of the year, BarnDoor Productions’ 100th production, marking the conclusion of their 20th anniversary season. That show is Arthur Miller’s iconic Death of a Salesman, with one of BDP’s strongest casts. Opening April 17, it will be unforgettable theatre. Visit www.barndoorproductions.ca for details.

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Wedding show coming to the Best Western Plus Perth Parkside Inn & Spa Perth is the wedding capital of Lanark County and on March 29 you will have a chance to see all the latest and greatest accessories and more as the Best Western Plus Perth Parkside Inn and Spa will host its second annual bridal show from 1 to 5 p.m.

This public event includes two fashion shows hosted by Ashton Station Bridal, live music from the talented Shari Brownstein and much more.

Some of the areas local vendors included are Kelly’s Flowers, Rebecca’s Cakes, Elite Engraving, Perth Picture Framing, Stella and Dot, In-The-Moment Planning, Charles Ebbs Photography and more!

Best Western is inviting everyone to attend this special event! Take a tour through their 7,500 square foot AVEDA spa and salon, talk with their caterer from The Stone Cellar Restaurant, snap a picture in the Quality Entertainment Photo Booth or just sit and enjoy the live

entertainment.

Planning your wedding with Best Western Plus Perth is so easy and this special event was planned to help make your dreams come true, notes Christina Hunter, wedding coordinator.

“Best Western Plus is one of Perth’s most popular wedding venues. Come check out our elegant, contemporary event rooms and stop by the Best Western and Parkside Spa booth to connect with our talented team of professionals that are here to assist you with all your wedding desires.”

If you haven’t yet had the chance to see the hotel, or stay in one of the UltraComfort beds for a night, it is recommended you take full advantage of their Parkside Wedding Show.

“This event is a great time for not only the brides travelling to Perth but the locals who want to enjoy a day out with friends and family,” Hunter adds.

“We look forward to seeing you.”

Making His Place inclusive Last Sunday as I sang along with one of the ‘old’ hymns I was taken aback as I sang out the familiar words I knew and realized I was not singing what had been written down on the handout…To God be the glory great things He hath done, so loved He the world that He gave us His son… the new words sang; To God be the glory, who great things has done!

God so loved the world, freely sending the Son. The essence of the song was the same, the words were written so all would be included. It got me thinking as I have spent the past two months defending the name of the new drop-in centre down town Perth, His House.

How do we input inclusive language into our singing but find it difficult to apply it to our everyday living. I had been part of the Salvation Army Family Centre that closed last April. As I looked as the people who had once gathered together, the Lord laid a conviction on my Heart that something needed to be done for the folk who had lost their community.

His House was born in my heart and seemed to gather momentum as the year progressed. It seemed like one of those dreams, like winning the lottery, something longed for yet out of reach.

Then I was given the first month’s rent and as it burned in my pocket I realized that the Lord was making a way so that His House could come to be. It’s a place where anyone who is lonely can come and visit with others and get some nourishment for the body as well as the soul.

It has been a step of faith and now comes the hard work, to raise funds to keep the doors open. To make available a space for those who live on the margins of poverty to come and share together.

You may ask who are the communities living on the margins of poverty… anyone who is a paycheck away from making ends meet… that may mean a lot of us out there.

Some may be able to gather at a cof-

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fee shop or restaurant to share together but many do not have the extra cash and so they live alone and their only interaction is the walk down town, where they may or may not meet up with someone to talk to.

Thus far, His House has begun to fill with those coming for breakfast twice a week provided by one of the volunteers, the hubbub of conversation is great to hear. We are on our third puzzle and the Hillbilly DVD has been a laugh. We are still awaiting the HARS group who we hope will come and share their expertise with us and our community. We received a donation from the Lioness Club that paid towards hydro and heat. We have also received a few donations from private donors, food from the Civitan Club dinners and from the community.

We are grateful for the support we have already received, and we are praying for the continued support from our inclusive community here in Perth.

Yes His House is here, and as the name implies it is a place where the name of Jesus is heard, but most of all my hope is that the Love of Jesus will be shown to those who enter His House, that they my find acceptance and fellowship.

There should never be people who feel lonely in our community, we may live alone, but when we are connected to others, that loneliness can be driven away. I remember leaving a church one time and the words above the door as you exited said, ‘Now take Jesus with you’.

My hope and prayer is that His House will be a place in our community where we can see an example of Christ’s Love in action. John 3:16

This image by Weirview Photography shows Ashley and Pat Pritchard enjoying a quiet moment after their nuptials almost two years ago.

INSPECTION Inspection of Approved 2015–2016 Annual Work Schedule Mazinaw-Lanark Forest The Bancroft District Office of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) has reviewed and approved the Mazinaw-Lanark Forest Inc. (MLFI) April 4, 2015–March 31, 2016 Annual Work Schedule (AWS) for the Mazinaw-Lanark Forest.

Availability The AWS will be available for public inspection at the MFLI office and the MNRF public website at ontario.ca/forestplans beginning March 19, 2015 and throughout the one-year duration. Ontario Government Information Centres at Bancroft and Kemptville District Offices provide access to the Internet.

Scheduled Forest Management Operations The AWS describes forest management activities such as road construction, maintenance and decommissioning, forestry aggregate pits, harvest, site preparation, tree planting and tending that are scheduled to occur during the year.

Tree Planting and Fuelwood MLFI is responsible for tree planting on the Mazinaw-Lanark Forest. Please contact Matthew Mertins, Planning and Operations Forester for information regarding tree planting job opportunities.

For information on the locations and licence requirements for obtaining fuelwood for personal use, please contact the MNRF Bancroft District Office. For commercial fuelwood opportunities, please contact MLFI. More Information For more information on the AWS or to arrange an appointment with MNRF staff to discuss the AWS or to request an AWS operations summary map, please contact: Joel McCracken, RPF Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Bancroft District Office 106 Monck Street Bancroft, ON K0L 1C0 tel: 613-332-3940 ext. 256 fax: 613-332-0608 Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Matthew Mertins, RPF Mazinaw-Lanark Forest Inc. 14225 Highway 41, P.O. Box 159 Cloyne, ON K0H 1K0 tel: 613-336-0816 ext. 223 fax: 613-336-0818 Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Happy ending for thalidomide survivor with Perth connection 52 years later not pulled out of the blue, but rather are on par with the annual annuity given to the British and German thalidomide survivors.

“Nothing happened,” she said.

The Globe and Mail then did a weeklong series, in November 2014, which chronicled the plight of Canadian thalidomide survivors. “The reporter, Ingrid Peritz, mentioned in the piece that the proposal was still sitting on the minister’s desk,” she said. “There was a public outcry.”

Libby Davies (NDP MP), the health critic of the time, tabled a motion in the House of Commons of Dec. 1, to immediately support the needs of Canadian thalidomide survivors.

“I was there,” she noted. “It was a unanimous vote – 256 to zero. It’s only the third time in Canadian history that’s happened. There were 10 of us there and we sat up in the balcony. Each MP stood up, put their hands on their hearts and nodded to vote.

“When the speaker said the motion passed, all the MPs looked up at us and gave us a three minute ovation. It was wild. We were finally recognized by Canada. There were quite a few tears.

We were all thinking of our poor mothers.”

Jennifer Westendorp jwestendorp@perfprint.ca

No amount of money can change the fact Susan Wagner-White’s mother died riddled with guilt.

“She always blamed herself,” she said. “She was never able to forgive herself for taking that one pill. It wasn’t her fault, but she had mother’s guilt.”

Wagner-White was born with no arms – her hands stumps close to her shoulders – after her mother took one thalidomide pill (known as Distaval) intended to cure morning sickness.

Her mother was given two tablets of Distaval by her doctor in Perth – leftover samples – after the drug was pulled off the market in Canada. The pill made her mother feel very sick; worse than the morning sickness. Her hands went numb. She did not take the second pill. Who knows what would have happened to her if she had.

“I am one of the lucky ones,” said Wagner-White. “There were babies born without stomachs or rectums.”

She explained thalidomide stops the blood vessels from growing, which is why thalidomide is currently used to treat cancer. Those side effects, however, are devastating when combined with pregnancy.

“The drug is very powerful.”

She was born at the Perth District Hospital in January 1963.

“It was big news back then,” said Wagner-White. “There was another thalidomide baby born there too; in a town of 4,000 people.”

Wagner-White’s mother told her the birth was relatively normal, until the doctor looked upon the newborn.

She was taken from her parents right away and sent to a Kingston hospital, she recalled.

“I’m not even sure if they got to hold me when I was born. But the doctors needed to do testing, to make sure all my internal organs were present and functioning.”

She explained thousands of babies died from thalidomide. Worldwide, roughly 10,000 were born in total – 50 per cent died.

Baby Susan stayed in the hospital for about two months before she was allowed to return home with her parents.

“My mother didn’t get that bonding time with me.”

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Susan Wagner-White, thalidomide survivor and artist. Her mother was given Distaval by an unnamed Perth doctor more than 50 years ago. Inset, she shows off her artistic side with a pen and ink drawing of a humming bird. want to let me in,” she remembered.

“They thought I would be better off at a special school. My dad told them ‘just teach her.’ They ended up holding me back a year, so I started kindergarten when I was six years old. The only thing they did for me was adjust the height of my desk. I was still expected to do the same things as everyone else.”

She explained school was difficult for her – a lot of teasing.

“But I had good friends,” she commented. “I was the only disabled person at Kemptville Public and North Grenville District High School. It was a learning experience for everyone, including me.”

She went to the Ontario Crippled Children’s Centre, to learn ways to function in society, during her childhood.

“I was given prosthetic arms,” noted Wagner-White. “None of us kids wanted to wear them. They were heavy; made of hard plastic and very restricting. We were kids and we just wanted to play.

Mine were the first electric prosthetic arms in North America, which was big news back then.”

She explained she wasn’t born with arms, so she was more comfortable not having any.

Technological shortcomings As she grew into a child, the realization of technological shortfalls sunk it.

There was nothing available at the time to make her life and that of her parent’s easier.

It was a difficult learning curve all around, adjusting to life with a disabled child.

She and her family, including her older brother and sister, moved to Kemptville when she was about three.

Her dad got a job at the Kemptville College and they ended up renting a house on the grounds, where they lived until Wagner-White was about 16.

“When I was ready to go to school at Kemptville Public School, they didn’t Strong individual

“My parents were great about letting me figure things out on my own. They would tell me ‘you go try it 20 times and if you still can’t do it, we’ll help.’

They let me figure out my own ways of doing things.”

She always looked at it from a survival of the fittest perspective.

“It’s done me well,” said WagnerWhite. “I have lived on my own since I was 16.”

She bought a red, 1979 Camaro when she turned 16, from Mel Johnston Chevrolet.

“It was my ticket to freedom.”

It’s been a long road for her, but a happy one.

When she was born, her parents were promised the government would look after their daughter.

“That was J. Waldo Monteith, who was the (Tory) MP at the time, who promised them,” she said.

But nothing ever came of that promise, until now.

“When I was nine years old, my parents sued the drug company, Richardson-Merrell,” she recollected. “It was the first group action. It wasn’t much.

I get a small annuity, but it’s nothing.

I couldn’t even rent a single room in a small village for the amount I get.”

In 1990, the Thalidomide Victims Association of Canada decided to seek

compensation from the Government of Canada. Wagner-White was 25 at the time.

“We were given a compassionate grant,” she said. “They wouldn’t accept responsibility. They made us sign a legal document saying we would never sue any level of government in Canada again. It was a take it or leave it deal.

I got about $65,000. We all got different amounts, depending on our level of disability.”

She explained some of the original 125 members of TVAC – there are now 95 left, some having died from complications of their disabilities since 1990 – were missing arms as well as legs, were born deaf, blind or missing organs.

“One of our members was born with one leg, one kidney and one lung,” she commented.

About a year ago, in the spring of 2014, the TVAC task force submitted a proposal to Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health.

“The proposal that went on her desk was a request for a lump sum of $250,000 to be paid immediately to every confirmed, documented Canadian survivor,” said Wagner-White, “and between $75,000 and $150,000 yearly annuity to be paid to each of us for the rest of our lives.”

She explained these numbers were

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Federal announcement After three months of waiting, following that emotional and historical moment in the House of Commons, Minister Ambrose announced the government would provide a lump sum of $125,000 to be paid to each survivor immediately and $168 million to be put into an account, from which each survivor will receive an annuity.

“The details are still being discussed between the ministry and the TVAC task force,” explained Wagner-White.

She is elated the government has finally decided to recognize the need to support those Canadians whose health wasn’t properly tended to from the moment of conception.

“I just wish the 30 of our members who passed away could be here to see this,” commented Wagner-White. “The government has finally recognized us.”

Wagner-White is a very talented pen and ink, pointillism artist. All her art is made from single dots, coming together to form beautiful artwork. Much like Wagner-White and the other Canadian thalidomide survivors. Check out her Facebook page, at Susan J. WagnerWhite Pen & Ink. Brief history of thalidomide Thalidomide was first marketed in 1957 in West Germany, under the tradename Contergan. It was prescribed to pregnant women to treat nausea.

Shortly after the drug was sold in Germany, between 5,000 and 7,000 infants were born with phocomelia (malformation of the limbs). Only 40 per cent of these children survived. Throughout the world, about 10,000 cases were reported of infants with phocomelia due to thalidomide; only 50 per cent of the 10,000 survived.

An evening of fun with Sing-a-Long Mary Poppins Once Mary Poppins slides happily up the banister of the Banks’ household… things are never the same again.

The Perth Community Choir is once again presenting its annual sing along movie event on Friday, March 27 at 7 p.m. at the Perth and District Collegiate Institute’s Mason Theatre.

Get ready for an enchanting outing with the magical, high-flying story of Mary Poppins (starring the incomparable Julie Andrews).

Sing-a-long Mary Poppins is not just a chance to see the classic movie on the big screen in magnificent technicolour and glorious cinemascope; it’s a major audience participation event with subtitles for the sing along fun featuring well known tunes such as Chim Chiminey, A Spoonful of Sugar, Let’s Go Fly A Kite, and Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.

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Canadians sweep Raiders in CCHL quarter-final series Game 2 whistled on both teams in this On Friday March 13, the Cagame with 223 fans in attennadians earned a 5-1 win in NeThe Carleton Place Jr. A Ca- dance. pean with Therien picking up the nadians swept the Nepean Raidwin in nets with 22 saves.

Game 3 ers in four straight to seal their Firepower came from Wesley The Canadians won Game 3 quarter-final series in Nepean on at home Sunday, 6-1, with out- Baker and Bryce VanHorn in the Monday night.

The Canadians delivered lop- standing goaltending by Gulli- first period; Larson in the second sided wins to the Raiders in their ume Therien some big offensive and power play markers from Post and Killins in the third. first three games (7-1 in Game 1; punch.

Assists were credited to Lloyd The home team led 3-0 after 5-1 in Game 2 and 6-1 in Game 3) but Monday’s 3-2 win was a the first period with goals from (2), Baylis (2), VanHorn, Baker, Stewart on the power play; Lar- Pefley and Sturtz. little tougher to seal.

Game stars were Baker (CarNepean was first to score at the son and Stephen Baylis.

Assists were credited to Wil- leton Place, first); Marotte (Ne10:29 mark with Brando Belding getting by rookie netminder, lie Brooks, Wesley Baker, Andy pean, second) and Lloyd (CarleAdrian Clark, who recorded his Sturtz, Merkley, Pefley and Vin- ton Place, third). ny Post. first win of the series.

Game 1 In the second, it was a single Carleton Place tied it at one It was a huge 7-1 win for the with a goal from Maxim St. goal by Ryker Killins on the Pierre, assisted by Connor Merk- power play with help from Pefley Canadians to kick off this series at home on March 12. ley and Jordan Larson at 13:17. and Baylis for a 4-0 lead.

Laurie Weir/METROLAND The Canadians scored three Connor Merkley of the Westport area flips his stick up for the pass in first period as he It wasn’t until the third frame Into the second, Nepean went ahead at the 14:31 mark with that Nepean could get past The- times each in the first and second skates away from Nepean’s Matthew Mercer. periods and added one more in Devin Fullum’s goal from Mac- rien on the power play.

The Canadians didn’t let that the third for the win.

MacSorley and Chad MalinowsLloyd led the scoring with a ki, but it was short-lived as Ty- blip on the radar spoil their scorson Stewart tied it at two. Stewart ing prowess as they came up with goal and three helpers, and Baker was assisted by Craig Pefley and two more to seal the deal and a had two goals in the win.

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Therien had his third win in Goals were scored by Stewart, with under a minute to play to give the Canadians the series in who was short handed and unas- nets with 14 saves. Mariott was four straight. Pefley was assisted sisted, and Bryce VanHorn with faced with 38 shots in the losing

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The mission statement of the riding program is to provide individuals who are developmentally and/or physically disabled, a holistic approach to therapy, rehabilitation, recreation and the opportunity to experience freedom and movement astride a horse. We started out in 1985 as a pilot project during the summer to help motivate children. Over the past 30 years, we have grown to include more than 148 yearly riders across Lanark County (and another 27 at our new farm in Renfrew County).

For many of our young riders, therapeutic riding is the first introduction to sport that they encounter.

Exercise is addictive. Horses are very motivating.

For many of our older, long-term riders, lessons are often the primary or only source of exercise.

More than 90 per cent of our clients (riders) and volunteers return year after year to continue in the program. This tremendous success rate can attest to our ability to develop and maintain partnerships and to stay relevant as times and needs change.

We invite you to come on out and see if helping out is something that would interest you. Aside from fresh air, gentle exercise and the company of wonderful people – you would help to support this amazing local charity as we blaze trails forward into our fourth decade of service.

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The Lanark County Therapeutic Riding Program is a veteran recreation therapy program with 30 years of performance excellence behind us. Since 1985, we have maintained this huge program without the assistance of ongoing government support.

Few, if indeed any, can boast statistics like that.

Proudly, we maintain the support of an incredible number of volunteers which allows us to keep trotting on year after year.

Our volunteers are truly the heart and soul of the riding program and we are grateful for the many ways they support us. We have some people who assist selling tickets at fundraisers like our 10th annual for A Taste of The County (Monday, May 4 at the Almonte Civitan), other volunteers who dish out whip cream at our annual Strawberry Social (June 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Herb Garden), some who hold buckets during our annual boot drive, sell raffle tickets, donate silent auction items (now being collected for 2015), honour us with bequests, donate horses and tack, nominate us for financial contributions and many, many more who come out and walk with us week after week – rain or shine.

Volunteering with us contributes to the physical and social wellbeing of many people – often retirees who are encouraged to get active and socialize while sharing the success of the riders. We offer several volunteer training days and encourage people of all ages to come out and get some exercise and fresh air for a few hours while contributing to a very worthwhile cause. The 2015 volunteer training session for new volunteers will be April 29 at 6:30 p.m. at Cedar Rock Farm in Perth. Directions are on our website or call the number below.

The session for returning volunteers will be Friday, April 1 in Perth.

Currently we have volunteers who have been with the program for more than 20 years. And (cue applause) the following local heroes have all, at one point in the past decade; won the very prestigious Therapeutic Riding Volunteer of the Year award: Heather Cooper, Chris Baburek, Jurgen

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The World Cup may have taken place last summer, but the Mundiavocat (World Lawyers) Cup is nearing and a team of eastern Ontario lawyers is hoping for gold.

“Our firm received a letter about this tournament and my boss thought it would be fun to put together a team,” explained Warren WhiteKnight, a junior associate at Bergeron Clifford LLP. “It seemed like a cool idea and this year’s tournament is being held in Santiago, Chile, so it should be a lot of fun.”

French lawyer Vincent Pinatel created Mundiavocat in 1983. He saw it as a fun way to create a network of lawyers around the world and now over 1,800 lawyers and 75 teams from five continents compete in the tournaments worldwide. The tournaments are divided by region and each year there is a tournament for Africa Lawyers, Asia Lawyers, Euro Lawyers and America Lawyers.

There are also two formats for each tournament; one with 11 person teams and one with five person teams or half-pitch. WhiteKnight and his teammates will be entering the halfpitch tournament with their team of six.

“We have three lawyers from Kingston, one from Peterborough, one from Cornwall and one from Smiths Falls,” he explained. “We all have a variety of sports backgrounds, but I think it is safe to say we are all fairly out of shape, so I’m not sure how we’ll do.”

While WhiteKnight naturally wants to win, he sees the tournament as more of an oppor-

tunity to get to know other lawyers in eastern Ontario and network.

“Everyone always says that there are too many lawyers in the world, myself included, but the truth is that the legal community is actually very small,” said WhiteKnight. “It is important to know other people in the community and especially in the eastern region. We aren’t in Toronto and we are more spread out so we need to try harder to network.”

Bergeron Clifford LLP also has offices in Whitby, Perth, Ottawa and Morrisburg and WhiteKnight said he finds it hard sometimes to make contact in all the areas where they provide service. The firm only focuses on injury law so they constantly have clients looking for lawyers in other areas.

“When people come to us for other types of law we want to be able to recommend someone that we trust and vice versa. Lawyers rely on networking and sharing business in that way.

This type of networking opportunity really helps all of us.”

The tournament takes place April 1 to 5 in Santiago. While WhiteKnight hasn’t had a practice session with his teammates yet, he hopes to in the next few weeks.

“It is difficult to coordinate, especially with our careers and families, but I think we can do it. I think it will be a lot of fun and a good opportunity. We may get beat pretty badly, but it Submitted photo should still be fun.”

A group of lawyers from Eastern Ontario For more information on Mundiavocat and will travel to Santiago, Chile for a Mun- to follow the team’s progress during the tournament visit www.mundiavocat.com. diavocat tournament on April 1.

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