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vendors will be taking part in Health and Lifestyle Expo 2013 this Saturday, April 20, hosted by the Brockville and Thousand Islands CARP Chapter.

The show will feature make-overs, café and wine tasting, live entertainment, studio events, Shriners charity casino (play for prizes), free health screenings and more. Special guest speaker will be author Shirley Roberts on her latest book, doris inc.

Taking place at the 1000 Is-lands Mall, the show runs from

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‘ZOOMER Style’ will create awareness and celebrate a new vision of aging. It will be a fun, educational, and interactive day with vendors coming from across Ontario, mini ‘try-it’ fi tness and dance classes, live entertain-ment organized by the Operatic Society, free health screenings by Bayshore, makeovers by Lise Watier and SMASHBOX compliments of Shoppers Drug Mart, Shriners charity casino and much more.

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son, $7 per couple. CARP mem-bers (a non-profi t, non-partisan organization advocating for the rights of aging adults and seniors across the country) are free as are students.

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For more information on the show, please visit www.carp.ca/brockville, or contact Dawn Edg-ley at [email protected].

Health and Lifestyle Expo takes place Saturday at 1000 Islands Mall

Troops from both the Brockville Rifl es and the Princess of Wales’ Own Reg-iment gathered with Gananoque Police and Fire Department representa-tives, Brockville’s Town Crier, Legionnaires and dignitaries Mayor Erika Demchuk, MP Gord Brown (Leeds-Grenville), Cliff Weir (RCL Branch 92), and Lt. Levi Soper (Paul Scott) at the Town Hall in Gananoque on April 11

for the handing over of the colours of the 104th Foot Regiment from New Brunswick. This was the second to last stop on the way to RMC in Kings-ton as part of their re-enactment of the historic march from Fredericton to Kingston in 1813.

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EMC Events - As soon as the sap starts to run, the community of Delta starts to prepare for the Delta Maple Syrup Festival. The 46th an-niversary edition, April 20 and 21, promises to offer entertainment, refreshments, activities and of course, ma-ple syrup and pancakes to the thousands of people who opt to visit the Village of Delta each spring.

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Established as the Village’s Centen-nial Project in 1967, this year’s Festival will be held during the weekend of April 20 and 21 at which pancakes and sau-sages fl ooded with maple syrup will be served at the Fairgrounds between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. There will also be a craft sale in the upper level of the Main Fair Building, a silent auc-tion downstairs and local syrup produc-ers outside selling their maple produce throughout the weekend.

In addition to the special add-ed on-grounds feature of hav-ing hot air in-fl atable jumping castles for the children on Sat-urday and mu-sical entertain-ment by “King of the Swingers” on Sunday, there will be a blacksmithing demonstration at the Old Stone Mill Drive shed and a maple display, bake sale and book sale at the Old Town Hall.

On Saturday, there will be a ball hockey tournament at the Recreation Centre in the morning and a dance at the Legion in the evening.

If you are able to assist at this year’s festival, please contact Heather Halladay at 613-928-2949 for table servers and clean up or Liz Preibe at 613-928-2902 for cooking and serving pancakes. People wishing to reserve concession space may contact Marlaine Hart at 613-924-2407.

The event is sponsored by the Delta Agricultural Society and follows a tradi-tion which began in 1967 as a Centen-nial project under the leadership of Har-old Russell who worked tirelessly as he arranged sugar bush visits and promoted demonstrations.

In the beginning, the Festival was a three day event which included busloads of students who visited Delta on school trips to enjoy pancakes and syrup which were served on both fl oors of the Town Hall. Visitors were able to tour the local sugar bushes and to watch maple syrup being bottled and maple candy being made in the Confederated Foods Syrup Plant.

Over the years, the Festival continued through the efforts of many local resi-dents and Service Clubs until it recently became a project for the directors of the Delta Agricultural Society. For com-plete details, please visit the Delta Fair website at www.deltafair.com.

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Auction full of interesting items: April 26 event serves as fundraiser for St. Paul’sBy MARLA [email protected]

EMC Events – Three Marjorie Winslow water colours, an 1831 portrait, and many more items are up for auction during ‘Antiques, Collectibles, Time, Talent’, a fundraiser for St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Brockville. The event takes place Friday, April 26.

Come out for a fun evening and return home with a treasure. Proceeds from the night’s events will go to the church’s Capital Building Fund.

A preview is being held that day from 1 to 6 p.m., with the auction sale commencing at 6 p.m.

Antiques, jewelry, furniture, collectibles, home baking and more are all available to the highest bidder. Both live and silent auctions will take place.

Joe Botham, auctioneer from Upper Canada Auction Services, will keep the audience members on their toes as he auctions off items, which members of the church congregation have donated.

“What they’ve given is more than generous,” commented Bea Slack, who is involved with the church and the

planning of this event. The goal of the capital building fund

fundraising campaign is $140,000, which will be used toward repairs to the church’s bell tower, and other renovations to the church. Traditionally, auctions have been held every three years. The last one was two years ago, however. The church itself is 128 years old. Current rector is Rev. Barbara Robinson.

About 150 items will be up for bid, which include such things as a Mother’s Helper Kitchen Cupboard, a maple sideboard, a hand crafted pine toy box, an 1831 portrait of a girl (an oil, from the Ritchie family in Nova Scotia), a Royal Doulton Jug “Old Salt D6551”, Tiffany style hanging lamp, early quilt, sterling silver and much, much more.

“Come and join us for an evening of fun,” she emphasized. “It is a lot of fun, there are a lot of high quality items.”

The Brockville Rangers will be providing refreshments, there will be home baking and more.

Photo by MARLA DOWDALLThese items will be up for bid – a Marjorie Winslow painting and ‘Com-mon Loons’ painted on this piece of driftwood from Wildlife Studies by Ruth Schlottman. Proceeds from the night’s events are going to the church’s Capital Building Fund.

Submitted photoThis 1831 portrait of a girl (an oil, from the Ritchie family in Nova Scotia), along with at bottom right, Royal Doulton Jug “Old Salt D6551”, and others items will be on the auction block April 26.

EMC Events - The third annual Thousand Islands Rural Small Business Showcase and Earth Day Celebration will be held Sunday, April 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lansdowne Community Building, 1 Jessie St. Admission is free.

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something for the whole family.

There will be a display professional/amateur art and photo contest entries (information found on www.tirsba.com), local business presentations, area volunteer organizations, fun children

activities 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the library, pony poop bingo, and local pizza and refreshments for sale!

LAFR has joined the Earth Day Celebration to help clean up garbage in the community for Pitch-In Day. This is starting at 9 a.m. Garbage trailers will

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EMC Events - “More people visit gardens than go to Dis-neyland and Disney World combined making it one of the largest sectors in the tourism market,” - Richard W. Benfi ed, Garden Tourism, 2012.

Do you have a garden that you would like to show or are you already part of an existing garden tour? Brockville and District Tourism and an enthu-siastic group of gardeners are looking for your feedback! On Wednesday, April 24, there will be an information gathering session focused on gardens in the Brockville area and how to

promote them.“We were approached to get

a committee together and start highlighting what Brockville and the area has to offer for gar-dens,” said Steve Weir, Brock-ville Tourism Manager.

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To register, please contact Dayna at [email protected] or 613-342-4357.

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April 19 and Saturday, April 20 ‘I Am Alive Dog Rescue’ will host an Adoptathon from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Pet Valu on Stewart Blvd. in Brockville. The rescue will be showcasing numerous dogs from the rescue and will have some goodies for sale. All proceeds/donations will directly benefi t I Am Alive Dog Rescue.

According to the website, w w w. i a m a l i v e d o g r e s c u e .

com, “We are dedicated to the rescue, short term fostering and long-term re-homing of dogs. Unwanted dogs are found new homes through our placement program, which carefully matches up rescued dogs with potential adopters. Adoptive families, new and old, are provided with any support and guidance they may need. We believe that together, we can make a difference in saving unwanted and abused

canines. We are a foster-based rescue; therefore we do not have a shelter. We rely mainly on the generosity of the public to open their homes to unwanted and abused animals. We focus on rescuing dogs from high-kill pounds where their chances of being adopted are slim to none.”

I Am Alive Dog Rescue is completely volunteer and relies strictly on the generosity of supporters.

Horticultural society to hold competition for local gardens

EMC Lifestyle - The Brockville Horticultural Society (BDHS) executive would like to announce a gardening competition. To create some friendly competition and inspire residents to improve their curb appeal, a “Garden of the Month” competition will start in May. This competition will run monthly from May to October.

The BDHS encourages all to nominate any garden that they fi nd particularly lovely. The stipulations are that the garden be within town limits, and be visible from the street. You may nominate your own garden or someone else’s.

All nominations should be submitted via email to [email protected], or phone Kathleen at 613-667-1265. The entries must be received by the 25th of each month. Gardens nominated will be viewed by BDHS board member(s) and a winner declared by the fi rst. The winner of the monthly competition will have a sign placed in their garden indicating their win, a certifi cate and a club membership. A photo of the winning garden will appear in this paper, during the month, along with a brief write-up.


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Siblings take part in Boston MarathonBy MARLA [email protected]

EMC News - One family’s accomplishment is also one family’s celebration.

Joe Noonan and Brenda Young, siblings from the Leeds and Grenville area, qualifi ed and took part in the 117th running of the Boston Marathon April 15.

The two were followed by sisters Laura Heisler and Sandy Noonan, along with a group of 12 family members who went down with Joe and Brenda to volunteer at the marathon itself.

There is a lot of hard work in preparing and qualifying for such an event – to live out a dream of racing in the Boston Marathon, something not many achieve. But to say one family can have two family members who have done it, and in the same year, is a rarity.

Sandy explained this is the third time Joe has qualifi ed, but the fi rst he has ended up making it through the rigorous qualifi cations to actually take part. All along Joe has run for his young nephew Jonathan Noonan, who in 2006 passed away after an accident at school at the age of eight.

Joe started running about fi ve years ago, and Brenda about three, notes Laura and Sandy. Joe always wears a picture of Jonathan over his heart when he runs. For Joe, running became a passion, the sisters explain.

Joe has run with the Athens Street Gang, a running and walking group, as well with the Prescott Pacers. Both Brenda and Joe train consistently and with motivation, a motivation that has

carried them to take part in one of the world’s most esteemed road racing events. According to the Boston Athletic Association’s website, the distance for the marathon is 26 miles, or 42.195 kilometres.

Submitted photosJoe Noonan (left) and sister Bren-da Young (not pictured) were happy to hear the news that they had been accepted to take part in the Boston Marathon. The 117th marathon took place on Monday, April 15. Above, Brenda Young, seen here happy at the news she was accepted to take part in the Boston Marathon, proudly dons a Boston Bound shirt.



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Jana Hall tells her inspirational story to Brockville Women’s NetworkBy MARLA [email protected]

EMC News - A successful and ful-fi lling experience with the Summer Company helped push Jana Hall into an equally enriching career.

Hall, who recently returned to the city to speak to the Brockville Women’s Net-work, felt her experience was incredible with the Summer Company.

“It (the program) was one of my most rewarding experiences,” she com-mented. “The experience gives you a lot of confi dence and you gain a certain sense of feasibility, that if you believe in something it is possible.”

The program not only gave her a sense of self accomplishment, but a pride in her community and a whole new set of problem solving skills.

Hall was involved in the program – offered through the Leeds and Grenville Small Business Enterprise Centre – in 2008. Her business was Fresh Lunch Ideas, an eco-friendly and healthy boxed lunch service/catering business. She had a vision of using compostable packaging to deliver nutritional meals to clients.

She was in her third year of nursing studies at the time and wanted to en-courage people that there are ways to eat healthy even in this busy world. She also featured a website that featured dai-ly specials, information on the lunches she prepared, and even nutritional infor-mation on the ingredients she used. She tried to keep those ingredients as local as possible, focusing on items which were in season.

Some of her menu items included homemade granola bars, sandwiches, salads and more. She went as far as to make her own little notes and place them on the boxes to list health mes-sages. She used picnic (gingham) type napkins to inspire those buying their lunches to perhaps take them outside, to get a little bit of exercise and enjoy the great outdoors.

Located in Cornwall at that point, she served the Cornwall General Hospital and local schools. “It was an exciting time,” she recalled.

Hall would deliver the boxes per-

sonally to those who ordered. Being as busy as she was with the company, she relished in seeing the process from start to fi nish, something she feels is very im-portant for young entrepreneurs.

She noted for students who think they might want to own their own business, this is a perfect experience with which to experiment. Seeing a business start up and being involved in every compo-nent of running the business was a great way to “see what you want to specialize in,” she explained. And not only to learn what interests the entrepreneur might have, but also to learn where their weak-nesses lie.

After her experience, Hall has gone into community development, and ad-vocating for such. She moved on to the University of Guelph for her Masters on top of volunteering and working at the Canadian Hunger Foundation, now CHF. Working there for fi ve years, she took on 10 separate contracts which provided her the opportunity to not only learn fl exibility, but also what can result

from dedication.CHF, according to its website, is a

non-profi t organization, “dedicated to enabling poor rural communities in de-veloping countries to attain sustainable livelihoods.” Hall has had a myriad of experience from locations in East Af-rica, South and Central America. Her qualifi cations include BScN, RN, Msc.

She is now a consultant in Sheffi eld, a city in South Yorkshire, England, striv-ing to keep community support systems, she noted.

Karen McDonald-Hurley, a well known local businesswoman, was Hall’s mentor during the Summer Company program. This is a relationship which Hall has maintained, saying McDonald-Hurley offered her invaluable advice and guidance. The two have stayed in touch.

Applications are now being accepted for the Leeds and Grenville Small Busi-ness Enterprise Centre Summer Com-pany program. Those interested should move soon as “the seats will fi ll,” cau-tioned Wendy Onstein, manager for the LGSBEC.

The program gives youth the chance to start their own business over the sum-mer months. For those aged 15 to 29, in school and returning in the fall, this is an opportunity for them to “get their busi-ness up and running and successful.”

While the program may begin July 1 and participants exit at the end of Au-gust, it is a golden opportunity for those with an entrepreneurial spirit. Success-ful applicants receive up to $1,500 start-up cash to help get the business running. Upon successful completion of the pro-gram, participants will receive another $1,500 to return to school.

While the two months may be a very short period of time, it is one ripe with opportunity. Participants are provided with mentors, hands on business train-ing and coaching from members of the business community. Mentors are paired with participants whom might have a similar type business, it is all geared to-wards the needs of the youth.

Those interested in taking part can visit www.ontario.ca/summercompany to look over and complete the applica-tion process, which involves having a business plan. Application deadline is May 17.

Photo by MARLA DOWDALLJana Hall made a return visit to Brockville recently for a presentation to the Brockville Women’s Network. Hall attributes much of her success to her experience with the Summer Company. Applications are being accepted now for this year’s program.

Auction service opens new locationEMC Events - Lyndon Marshall

Auction Services will be opening their brand new auction house by featuring an open house event on April 20.

Beginning at 2 p.m. that afternoon,

and running to 5 p.m. interested folks can visit the site, located at 2913 County Road 21, Spencerville. Refreshments will be offered and dignitaries have been invited.



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EMC Events – Registration dead-line for Brockville Collegiate Institute’s 125th anniversary celebrations is draw-ing near – April 26.

To mark the special occasion a week-end full of activities is in the works for May 24 to 26. The signature event is the planned Red Ram Rendezvous, with other events planned including a Pub Night Social, breakfast (details to be an-nounced), school open house, welcom-ing ceremony and barbecue.

The 22-member committee plan-ning for this upcoming event is stress-ing however, “It’s not a drop-in event,” says Cheryl Donovan, co-chair of the BCI 125th Celebration Committee, who is also a cooperative education teacher at BCI. There are several “numbers-dependent” events which require those who want to attend, to register, again as mentioned, by April 26. Registration and payment is due by that date.

Those who sign up may leave messag-es and photos on the BCI 125th website, follow the event planning on Facebook and see who’s coming. To register for both the Red Ram Rendezvous signa-ture event and the weekend, the package comes at a cost of $100. Organizers also stress, the weekend of the anniversary celebrations, is not the long weekend in May. Victoria Day is May 20.

Last time an event such as this was put on was the early 1980s and more than 3,000 people took part. It is ex-pected there will be thousands attending this event as well. Well over two years of planning has gone into this weekend so far, with a special launch having taken place last year.

The weekend kicks off with a pub night event. The intention for the Pub Social Night, Friday, May 24 from 7 to 9 p.m., is to divide registered participants up by decade at participating pubs in the downtown core. Plans are still being fi rmed up, but this event is where par-ticipants will be able to pick up their reg-istration packages, meet and greet with fellow former classmates and friends, and then move on to the next participat-ing pub if they wish as the night moves on.

The next morning, several local res-taurants will be supporting the BCI cel-ebrations, by providing, according to the website, a celebration breakfast menu or buffet. Coupons will be offered to reg-istrants. Details and locations for the breakfast are still being determined.

After a hearty breakfast those in atten-dance are welcome to attend the School Open House. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sat-urday, May 25, at BCI, halls and class-rooms will be fi lled with memorabilia, video slideshows, picture collages and much more. Student guides will be avail-able and “well versed” in the history of the school for those who can’t remember some of the details.

That morning from 11:30 a.m. to 12 noon in the auditorium a Welcoming Cer-emony will be held. The Upper Canada District School Board will provide greet-ings from trustees and executive council, Brockville Mayor Dave Henderson, also a BCI grad, will speak, the school song will be sung as well as a slideshow of the school’s history and more. A subcom-mittee of the BCI 125th planning com-mittee has put together a special display depicting the timeline of the school. The special memento will be unveiled during the opening ceremonies. Space is limited

and seating will be available on a fi rst come fi rst served basis.

Afterward a barbecue lunch will be held from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Vegetar-ian options will be made available. The lunch will be held in the parking lot on the west side of the school. It is hoped to have the street blocked off and, “have a street party essentially,” Donovan noted.

Once the ceremony is over, the af-ternoon is a free time for participants. Registration packages will contain in-formation on various activities and op-portunities those attending may want to explore on their own.

While the main motivation is of course, to celebrate the school’s his-tory - however “there are a lot of people coming back to town who haven’t been here in years,” she said. And those on the committee also wish to highlight the city of Brockville.

All of this will be leading up to the main event of the weekend. The Red Ram Rendezvous is being put on to cel-ebrate the “rich history” of BCI “while enjoying great food and entertainment, not to mention providing opportunities to win valued prizes,” the website pro-moted. As mentioned, while registering those who wish to attend must also reg-ister for this event (the weekend registra-tion is $25; the Red Ram Rendezvous is an additional $75 fee).

Local eateries will be “showcasing their specialties,” and an assortment “of beverages will be available from partici-pating wineries and breweries.” Various areas of the school will feature “a dis-tinct ambience created by live entertain-ment and memorabilia.” Games will also be played, for those interested to partake in, all for a chance to win prizes on top of supporting the fundraising efforts of the celebration. While the $75 fee to at-tend includes a celebration cocktail, an alcoholic beverage and an “endless sup-ply” of non-alcoholic liquids, it also in-cludes a starter pack of tokens for those who wish to play at the game tables. Additional tokens, the website explains, may be purchased. The ticket price also includes “tapas (a wide variety of cold or warm appetizers)” and celebration memorabilia. Only those 19 and older are permitted in attendance.

Donations are being accepted, as well as gifts in kind. There are certain levels for those who wish to donate or sponsor the event. However, all donations are be-ing accepted.

“We have done very well (so far),” explained Donovan. Donations will be accepted past the registration deadline as well.

The majority of the funds raised will go toward another goal of the weekend - to build a BCI 125th Celebration Trust Fund. The intent of the fund would be to “provide fi nancial support to students to enhance their opportunities in the ar-eas of academics, athletics and the arts,” states the event website.

“It is designed towards BCI students to enhance their learning above and beyond what the board would cover,” Donovan said. Those looking to access the cash would go through an applica-tion process. The aim is to raise enough to ensure the fund remains sustainable.

Donations of memorabilia are being accepted as are donations of both items for the weekend only, and donations for permanent use by the school. Those wishing more information, to register or to seek information on donating, visit www.bcicelebrates125years.com or drop by the school.

Registration deadline looms for BCI 125th celebrations May 24 to 26

EMC Events - The fi fth annual Empty Bowls charity fund-raiser featuring savoury soups served in colourful, handcraft-ed pottery is coming to the Brockville Memorial Centre on Saturday, April 20.

This unique event to benefi t the charity Loaves and Fishes features an assortment of special soups made by six local res-taurants and Loaves and Fishes chef Laurie Prichard. Soups, along with bread, dessert, coffee and tea, are being served between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. People can choose their own bowl and then select the type of soup they wish to have to fi ll it. More than 350 bowls have been made by 25 local potters to raise money for Loaves and Fishes, a low-cost restaurant serving $1 meals to individuals and families in need fi ve days a week.

Tickets are $25 for adults when purchasing a bowl and lunch. Children under fi ve years of age eat free and the cost for children aged 12 and under is $5.

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EMC Lifestyle - The organist at the Lutheran church did her best. But when Aunt Lizzie came from Regina on her yearly visit, she never failed to comment on how the old organ needed a tuning. She once added, “Maybe what is needed is a new organist.”

Well, the chance of getting anyone to replace the organist out there in North-cote was just about nil, and the possi-bility of getting the instrument tuned was just as remote. The woman who sat on the little swivel stool every Sun-day, played for the satisfaction it gave her and other than a few words of praise from the minister at the Strawberry So-cial in the summer, that was all the pay she got.

The organ looked like it had gone through the war! And when I was very young, sitting right behind it, I often thought a ghost lived in it, because for a few seconds after the last note was played, there was a wheezing sound come out of it, like someone drawing

his last breath.There was a single row of plugs that

looked like spools of thread, and even from a distance, I could see printing on them. These “plugs” often seemed to confuse the organist, who would push and pull at them, which created more wheezing, or no sound at all.

One Sunday, in her frustration, she pulled and pushed the same “plug” and the whole thing came out in her hand. She simply placed it on top of the organ, and there didn’t seem to be a whit of dif-ference in the sound, even without the missing thing.

I noticed it sat on top of the organ for weeks, before someone removed it, and it was never replaced or seen again. The yawning hole where it had once been, remained as long as we went to the Lu-theran church.

The foot pedals held a special fas-

cination for me. There were two side by side. At one time they were covered in tapestry, but they had worn away to the perfect shape of the organist’s black laced shoes, which told me she had been playing for longer than I was alive! I thought: she must be very old indeed. Just like the organ.

Since there was no other place to put them, at special services, bouquets of fl owers sat on a little round disc on the side of the organ. My older and wiser sister Audrey said that was where a lamp was placed if there was something going on in the church at night, so the organist could see the keys.

Flowers were placed there at Eas-

ter and at Christmastime, and I used to think it would be nice if someone brought fl owers every week. But of course, that would never do for a staid and sober congregation like the Luther-ans at Northcote!

We hardly ever saw the face of the organist. Her back was to the pews, and I often spent most of the service trying to count the number of big grey hair-pins that held the fat bun at the back of her head. The bun hid her neck, and one Sunday I got the giggles which I had trouble controlling when I thought her head looked like a turnip sitting on a narrow cloth-covered shelf. Audrey had to give me a few pokes with her fi n-ger to get me to sober up.

We never knew if there was going to be a choir. It didn’t seem to be organized to the point where you could expect to see the same faces every Sunday, even though once a week, there was supposed to be choir practice. Who showed up on those nights, depended on other events

going on in the community which were considered more important.

We could always count on one dedi-cated soul who never failed to sit in the very middle of the little row of straight-backed chairs on the small platform at the front of the church. She often drowned out the organist, and one Sun-day she was singing one hymn while the organist was playing something entirely different.

Both went on doing their own thing, as the minister sat in the big high backed velvet chair with his eyes closed, rub-bing his forehead.

My sister Audrey had a lovely voice,

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Get cleaning for springEMC Editorial - Spring is in the air but what is that in the ditch?

Everyone has seen the debris left behind as the snow has slowly melted away. Discarded coffee cups, chip bags, cigarette butts, beer bottles. Clutter has taken up space on front lawns and ditches. Our wasteful ways have been revealed with the disappearing snow. Evi-dence of items thrown out car windows, or just thrown to the ground.

Just in time is Earth Day 2013, marked April 22 this year, and Pitch-In Week, marked in Canada April 21 to 27. Just last week Brockville mayor David Henderson issued a challenge for Friday, April 12 to local businesses, stores, and industries to have staff get outside for a little fresh air and bonding as well as to take 20 minutes and clean up litter over the lunch hour. The late season ice storm put those plans off until tomorrow but this is still prior to the Commu-nity Wide Clean Up day, taking place in Brockville on April 27.

Regardless of which side of the climate change debate readers may be on, the fact can’t be disputed that we can be thoughtless and lazy. Looking at the roads, parks, green spaces it is clear we are dumping on Mother Earth. Winter’s fi nal melt is proof of that. Not only is it disgusting, it’s… well, disgusting.

Take your trash to the landfi ll site. Keep your cigarette butts in your vehicle until you get home and dump them in your own trash can, recycling box or ashtray.

Ongoing since 1967, Pitch-In Canada started in Victoria, B.C. when a group of concerned neighbours sought to clean up their com-munity along the waterfront. Now there are more than half a million volunteers who help keep Canada clean.

According to Pitch-In Canada’s website, from the beginning, the organization now leads a multi-faceted approach to “litter” and overall proper waste management practices. These practices include: the 4 Rs, REFUSE - REUSE - REDUCE - RECYCLE, personal responsibility, community sustainability and beautifi cation.

Through education, community participation, and partnerships with the corporate and government sectors, Pitch-In Canada works with all those interested in maintaining a clean, green and beautiful country.

For more information about the clean-up taking place in Brock-ville, or better yet, how to get involved, please visit www.brockvil-lecleanup.ca.

LETTER TO THE EDITORVolunteers make a world of diff erence

DEAR EDITOR:CNIB has always been an organization of people helping people,

and nowhere is that more evident than in the incredible work of our volunteers. They’re truly the heart and soul of our organization, and they do everything from producing accessible library materials, to coordinating CNIB events, to working with people who are blind or partially sighted right in their own homes and communities.

In honour of National Volunteer Week (April 21-27), CNIB would like to thank its amazing volunteers. Their acts of kindness are making a lasting difference in the lives of people with vision loss and their families.

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A late season ice storm hit the area on April 12. While beau-tiful to look at, many local residents awoke to power out-

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When she was ordered by Mother to do so, her knees shook like a bowl of jelly, sitting beside me in our pew. But when she got the fi rst three or four notes out, she sang like a bird.

I would look around the church at the people as if to say, “That’s

my sister, you know.” The old organ, the organist

who never missed a Sunday as long as we lived in Northcote, the familiar hymns, the voices raised in praise, and the tattered hymn books all created a warm and comfortable feeling deep in my heart.

Like the neighbours around us, always there when a hand was needed, the sounds of the organ and the voices raised in praise, gave me a safe feeling, enabling me to shut out all else around me, and on Sunday, even the De-pression seemed remote and far away.

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Volunteer recruitment showcase part of Volunteer Week events at BGH

EMC News - As part of sev-eral events celebrating National Volunteer Week at Brockville General Hospital (BGH), a vol-unteer recruitment showcase will be available to the public at the Charles Street Site on Monday, April 22.

“For over 124 years, volun-teers have given of their time and talents,” says Brockville General Volunteer Association (BGVA)

Coordinator of Volunteers Cheryl Marshall, “to make a difference at BGH. We would not be the same hospital without them.”

The Charles Street Site volun-teer recruitment showcase will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., out-side the cafeteria. Attendees can view and ask questions about the many volunteer roles at both the Charles Street and Garden Street sites.

Brockville General Hospital is home to more than 400 volun-teers, giving their time in many areas and services within the hos-pital.

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New branding aims to put Mallorytown on the mapEMC News - Mallorytown and area residents

got a glimpse recently of a new integrated mar-keting plan being developed by the Township of Front of Yonge, in an effort to help new visitors, residents and businesses become more aware of what the community has to offer. About two dozen people attended a public open house on April 10 at the Community Centre in Mallory-town.

A key part of the marketing plan is the de-velopment of a new brand for the township – one that embraces its place in the 1000 Islands while celebrating its unique heritage.

A new logo has been designed portraying a graphic of Chimney Island and the stylized waves of the St. Lawrence River. The graphic is connected to the words Mallorytown, Front of Yonge Township.

Chimney Island – one of 46 islands with-in the Township’s jurisdiction – serves as a unique and enduring reminder of the loca-tion’s strategic position on the St. Lawrence River, as it contained a blockhouse and served as a base for British gunboats during the War of 1812. Today, the island can be still viewed by both recreational boaters on the St. Lawrence as well as the many tourists driving and cycling along the scenic 1000 Is-lands Parkway.

The marketing plan, which is still in devel-opment, will include campaign elements such as advertisements, website enhancements, pro-motional material and signage. The campaign is based around the theme ‘Forever Yonge’, and includes catch phrases such as ‘Discover What Makes us Yonge!’

While many people come to the area to dis-cover the beaches, trails and waterways of the Thousand Islands, community groups are work-ing hard to promote the Township’s other assets, such as the Mallory Coach House, (where one

can learn about Canada’s First Glassworks), the Mallorytown Country Market, the Winter Festi-val and other unique features of this area.

“We’ve been working on this project for a number of years,” Economic Development Committee Co-Chair Richard Marcoux ex-

plained to those present. “Our goal is to get Mallorytown a little more on the map. Having a marketing plan will allow us to promote our-selves in a more focused manner.”

Marcoux acknowledged the work of Mayor Roger Haley, who has been instrumental in hav-ing live attendants at the Tourism Information Centres, in both the east and westbound provin-cial ONRoute service stations on the 401.

The plan aims to promote the rural charac-ter, scenic qualities and rich natural and cultural heritage amenities of the Township – actively building upon the municipality’s role as a tour-ist and recreational waypoint.

The plan will also encourage visitors to stay awhile – to do things such as hiking, cycling, boating, fi shing, cross-country skiing, bird watching and sightseeing – rather than simply pass through the Township.

“These are exciting times,” said Haley. “With community groups and the Township working together, more people will discover the positive things going on in Mallorytown and Front of Yonge.”

The branding and marketing plan is being designed and developed by award-winning marketing communications fi rm TD Graham + Associates, of Kemptville.

The marketing plan – and the concurrent cre-ation of an updated economic development plan – comes only months after the Township identi-fi ed priorities through the Leeds Grenville In-tegrated Community Sustainability Plan, which was completed in late 2012.

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Even with a menacing forecast of rain and cooler temperatures, 20 local seniors turned out for the fi rst of several hikes scheduled at the Mac Johnson Wildlife Area with local radio celebrity Bruce Wylie. Start-ing at the Centennial Road, South, entrance and continuing along trails 4 & 5, Wylie led a 4.1 kilometre hike stopping several times to answer questions from hikers. While se-nior fi tness and well being was the overall theme, questions regarding the history of

the area and the wildlife it contains were discussed. Everyone pitched in picking up litter as they went. The hike, coff ee, “Tim-bits”, and water where provided and the parking area was completely fi lled. There was no cost to participants and donations were received toward the Trumpeter swan feeding program. The next hike is sched-uled for Wednesday, April 24 at 11 a.m., same location.

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By MARLA DOWDALLEMC Business – Bringing the sun to their cus-

tomers, Tan on the Run is now offering their ser-vices in Brockville.

Sandra Hoare purchased the franchise from Nicole Hyatt who appeared with the idea on the CBC Televi-sion program Dragon’s Den.

The service is mobile and brings tanning ser-vices to the customer’s home, a fi rst for the area, Hoare explained.

Her business will cover the Leeds and Grenville

area, also reaching out to Gananoque, Smiths Falls and Prescott.

The services the business offers includes air-brush tanning, shading and contouring, body building winning colour. She noted she will be of-fering special incentives as well, including group discounts, special rates and more.

For further information on the business and the services offered please visit www.tanontherun.com, call 1-855-TANTAN-1, ext. 305, or email [email protected].

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Teacher’s pet needs a loving homeEMC News - Zana is a 10 year

old female border collie mix who has been with the shelter twice now. She is very friendly and good with older children and other dogs.

She has a great personality and is a teacher’s pet in our Meet your Match program. Zana needs a loving forever home.

Zana is at the Ontario SPCA- Leeds and Grenville branch, 800 Centennial Rd., Brockville

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613-345-5520 or fax 613-345-2169, or send an email to [email protected].

Registration is now open for the 2013 Friends for Life! walk-a-thon presented by IAMS. Visit www.friendsforlifewalk.ca for more information on how you can walk for the animals.

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104th Regiment of foot re-enactors reach Gananoque, march on to KingstonBy LORRAINE PAYETTE

EMC News - April 11 from 4-5 p.m. saw the Offi cial handover ceremony of the 104th Regiment replica colours from the Brockville Rifl es to Princess of Wales’ Own regiment at the Town Hall in Ganan-oque, hosted by RFL Branch #92.

They were greeted by Mayor Erika Demchuk and members of Gananoque’s Town Council dressed in appropri-ate 1812 garb, as well as Lieutenant Levi Soper (aka Paul Scott), MP Gord Brown, Leeds-Grenville, Cliff Webb of RCL Branch 92 and Linda Mainse of the Arthur Child Museum.

Wearing modern uniforms and per-forming in relay fashion, the troops ex-changed the colours before proceeding on to the Legion for dinner and celebra-tions. The weather was dry and comfort-able, if cold, and they were ready for the fi nal leg of the journey into Kingston.

However, the following day dawned with power outages, lower temper-atures, and freezing rain. Fearing that the younger generations might not keep heart to their mission, their forefathers rose up in the form of two militias of

fully accoutred re-enactors, ready to come to their aid and march with them that last long, lonely stretch to the Royal Military College in Kingston.

Of stout heart and noble purpose, all arrived unharmed and on time for the fi nal ceremonies at 3 p.m.

“Between February and April 1813, New Brunswick’s 104th Regiment of Foot marched more than 1,100 kilome-tres from Fredericton, New Brunswick to Kingston, Ontario to reinforce British troops and thwart an expected invasion by the Americans,” said Canadian Army Public Affairs. “To commemorate the bicentennial of their achievement, com-munities across Eastern Ontario joined by members of Canadian Armed Forces that have ties to the War of 1812 are sup-porting a march that re-traces the route taken 200 years ago.”

For more information, please go to http://www.stjohnriver.org/war_of_1812.htm, http://www.canadashist-ory.ca/Magazine/Online-Exclusive/Articles/War-of-1812-The-March-of-the-104th-Regiment-of-Fo or http://celebrate1812.ca/.

Photo by LORRAINE PAYETTEAbove: A long weary march, but the end was in sight as these re-enactors slogged through freezing rain to accom-pany the Princess of Wales’ Own Regiment on the fi nal leg of the re-creation of the historic 1,100 kilometre march from Fredericton, NB, to Kingston, Ont., which originally occurred in 1813. Right: Mayor Erika Demchuk and MP Gord Brown (Leeds-Grenville) address the crowd before the Brockville Rifl es hands over the colours of the 104th Foot Regiment from New Brunswick to the Princess of Wales’ Own Regiment in Gananoque on April 11. This was the second to last stop on the way to RMC in Kingston.



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Impressive local artist takes part in South Grenville Guild of Fine Art’s annual show and sale April 26-28By CONAN de VRIES

EMC Events - Among the many artists who will be display-ing their work at the South Gren-ville Guild of Fine Art’s 22nd an-nual art show and sale next week will be Sally Munnings, who only recently joined the guild but who has already impressed many with her paintings.

From Brockville originally, but having spent the last 40 years in New Zealand, Munnings re-turned to Canada 18 months ago and brought with her a tre-mendous portfolio of artwork that demonstrated her interest in and mastery of several different painting styles.

With the technical skill nec-essary to paint in a realist style, Munnings has produced some strictly representational paint-ings, including portraits of peo-ple and pets, but she also creates more expressionistic, stylized works and occasionally will even touch on the vaguely cubist or abstract.

“I like to try different things,” she says.

One particular set of paintings featured a variety of buildings and streetscapes, all architectur-ally-correct yet slightly distorted, imparting to the work a sense of movement, a sensibility Mun-nings may have acquired while painting amidst the rolling hills of Christchurch.

“I’m not sure why I started wiggling the lines,” she says. “It’s just a different way of rep-resenting something.”

Munnings is also fond of delv-ing deeply into some of her sub-ject matter, opting to paint series’ of pictures of the same subject.

“It’s nice to get your teeth into a subject and depict it in as many ways as you can.”

Another compelling charac-teristic of Munnings’ work is her use of colour: bold and simple but striking all the same.

“I use very much the same palette all the time,” she says. “It’s not a huge selection of colours.”

Munnings has also experi-mented, quite successfully, with woodcut printmaking and even collage, making her extensive

portfolio read like a textbook of artistic techniques. Whatever her approach, though, Mun-nings’ goal is to do justice to her subject matter and create some-thing worth hanging on the wall, whether in a gallery or in some-body’s living room.

That’s why she and 20 other artists from the South Grenville Guild of Fine Art will be exhib-iting their work at the MERC Hall from April 26-28 and hop-ing customers and connoisseurs come out to appreciate—and purchase perhaps—some of the many different pieces that will be on display.

The Guild, which was formed in 1991, boasts a large and di-verse stable of artists working in a variety of different mediums.

The title of this year’s ex-hibition is ‘Expose Yourself to Art,’ and print advertisements for the show feature several of the Guild’s artists, each clad in a long trench coat, cheekily ‘fl ash-ing’ in front of paintings hanging on the wall at Prescott’s King Street Gallery.

Though the Guild is made up of professional artists, each of whom regularly sells their works of art, there is no doubt that members have fun doing what they do, whether it’s painting a canvas, forming a sculpture, tak-ing a photo or pasting together a collage. It is that joy and pas-sion that make the Guild’s annual shows such a delight, because not only do visitors get a chance to see all the artwork, they can talk to the artists, ask questions and exchange ideas—and per-haps go home with a beautiful work of art.

The show and sale will be held at the MERC Hall, located on East McLean Boulevard in Maitland, from 7-9 p.m. on Fri-day, April 26; 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 27; and 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 28.

Visitors to the show will have a chance to vote for their favou-rite works throughout the week-end, and there will be a free draw for an original work by painter Cindy Arthurs. More information about the guild can be found at sggofa.ca.

EMC Events - A Tea and Fashion show will be held April 27 at South Grenville District High School by the Prescott Violet Chapter #206 of the Order of the Eastern Star.

A social time begins at 11 a.m., 12 noon lunch

will be served and at 1 p.m. the fashion show commences.

The show is a fundraiser for Kings Kitchen. Kings Kitchen provides meals once a week at the high school, which are open to the public.

Fashion show raises funds for Kings Kitchen

Photo by CONAN de VRIESCardinal’s Sally Munnings will be one of many artists from the South Grenville Guild of Fine Art to take part in the Guild’s upcoming show and sale at the MERC Hall in Maitland.

By LORRAINE PAYETTEEMC Events - Team Ivy will be going

up against Team Riva on Thursday, April 25, in a palette to palette competition to see who really has the best chef in the area. And in the end, two great charities will benefi t.

The competing chefs will be Alek Milks-Wendt of the Ivy Restaurant in Lansdowne going up against Steven Sher-man of Riva in Gananoque.

“The teams will each prepare a season-ally inspired three course dinner,” says the Ivy representative. “The diners will rate each course and help decide the outcome. Proceeds from this event will go to the winning team’s local charity of choice.”

The two charities chosen to benefi t from this event are the Gananoque and

District Humane Society (GDHS – team Riva) and Dreams in Motion (team Ivy). Joe Baptista will host the evening.

“Competition will be good natured but fi erce,” says the representative. “Alek has been a regular in the Kingston restaurant scene. He has been working at the Ivy since 2009, while Steven brings his years of experience to Gananoque and looks forward to bringing a slice of Italy to the 1000 Islands.”

The Chef-Off will take place on April 25 at 6 p.m., with tickets at $60 per person. It is expected that this event will sell out quick-ly, so please reserve tickets now at the Ivy Restaurant www.ivylea.ca 613-659-2486 [email protected] or visit them on facebook or at 61 Shipman’s Lane Lansdowne, K0E 1L0 for more information.

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EMC News - As of June, the following individuals of the Royal Canadian Legion, District G, Zone G-2 will assume their respective offi ces. Left to right are Don Ewart, District G, Westport, Zone G2 Commander who will be Past Zone G2 Commander; Ray Gilroy, District G, Brockville, Zone G-2 Deputy Commander will become Zone G2 Commander; and Mike Mal-lette, Branch 96 Sports Offi cer was elected the Zone

G2 Sports Offi cer. Missing is Gregory Williams, Dis-trict G, Kitley-Toledo, Zone G2 Sports Offi cer who will be the Zone G-2 Deputy Commander. District G cov-ers nine legion branches in Eastern Ontario which are Gananoque, Brockville, Kitley-Toledo, Delta, Mal-lorytown, Lyndhurst, Portland, Westport and See-ley’s Bay.

EMC News - During the District G, Zone G-2 meeting held on Sunday, March 17, at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 96 in Brockville, left to right are veterans Ray Foster, District G, Gananoque, Third Vice Presi-dent; Don Ewart, District G, Westport, Zone G2 Commander; and Ray Gilroy, District G, Brockville, Zone G-2 Deputy Commander. They were recognized for receiving the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal from Ontario Command for all their service to the Legion, community and country.

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EMC Events - The Gananoque BIA is excited to present Juke Box Trivia. This event will be held Saturday, June 22 at Moroni’s West Side.

Juke Box Trivia is best described as a kind of “Name that Tune” game that challenges players to name musical art-ists, movie themes, advertising jingles, television themes and various songs from every musical genre in a fun, re-laxed and party-like atmosphere. Play-ers of all ages (and musical tastes) will be delightfully challenged and enter-tained.

Players enter this event as a team made up of six to eight people and pay a team registration fee of $100 (that’s less than $20 for a fun fi lled evening with lots of laughs!). Players fi ll out answer sheets after listening to sound clips in a specifi ed musical category and then sub-mit their answers to our panel of “highly distinguished” judges.

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goes home with bragging rights and a real gold record (okay, maybe not real gold). There will be lots of prizes, snacks and a silent auction.

Have some fun putting your team together - choose your team name after your favourite band and dress up like them. For example, Elvis, Blues Broth-ers, or Kiss.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the game beginning at 7 p.m. There will be a cash bar.

This event is fresh, creative and a lot of fun – it’s not black tie, participants don’t have to run, walk or cycle, just show up, get ready to enjoy some great tunes and hang out with friends. Oh, and by the way, participants are support-ing a nonprofi t organization just by tak-ing part. All of the proceeds from this event will go to support local initiatives of the Gananoque BIA.

To pre-register please contact 613-382-9900.

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Photo by DOREEN BARNESRecently, several women entrepreneurs displayed their products and services at the third annual Brockville Women in Business Showcase at the Brockville Country Club. Among those were local agencies, cosmetics, clothing, and esthetics businesses. There was also fi nancial and insurance information and much more. More than 30 vendors were present. Silpada Designs, Jewelry, independent representative Sue MacLarin (right) talks with customer Christianne Newton (left) regarding a piece of jewelry, a sterling silver ring.

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Turbo) out of winter storage and I saved your tips for taking the emission test in a recent column. I am wondering if you have any changes to your readiness preparation for my car due to the turbo and fuel preservative.”

Thanks,Wayne Jones, OrleansAs the new style of Ontario emissions

testing doesn’t require any tailpipe sam-pling, any fuel stabilizer you may have in the tank, shouldn’t affect the results. But if you’ve had the battery on the Mazda disconnected, all of the on-board com-puter monitors will have reset to default, so the vehicle will need some driving to reset them in order to pass the readiness portion of the test. A few days of normal driving is usually enough to get the en-gine’s computer ready for the test. Make sure your daily runs get the engine up to full operating temperature and involve a mix of highway speeds and slower stop-and-start operation.

If a check engine light comes on, get it diagnosed and repaired but be aware this will put your vehicle back to square one, so you’ll need to complete the prep-arations all over again.

The fact that your Mazda has a turbo shouldn’t affect the test. If your vehi-cle fails the readiness portion, you can come back another day for a retest and if it fails again, you can get a conditional pass without having to have a tailpipe sampling done but you will be charged $35 for the fi rst test and $17.50 for the second. (The Ontario Ministry of the Environment reports that readiness fail-ure rates are still around the 6.5 per cent mark.)

“Hello Brian,I read your column with great interest

as a friend and I have had an ongoing talk about this idea of having daytime running lights on all vehicles as a stan-dard for Canada. We had both owned motorcycles and they have lights on all the time as soon as you turn the key. It is just a simple design thing to make it

possible for a car to do the exact same thing. To those who say it is not needed I would like to point out that there are so many vehicles that are made with all the dash instruments and interior lights on all the time and they do not turn on their ‘running’ lights (e.g. the rear and side marker lights so the car is invis-ible on city streets at night). The driver/owner can see all their dash instruments and the headlights so they may not think about turning ‘on’ the rest of the lights! I have seen this so often it does not make me angry anymore it makes me want to write to you to do something about it. As most vehicles made now are having their incandescent lights replaced with LED lights the arguments that it will drain the battery or strain the alternator or lead to excessive fuel consumption just don’t apply. You said in your article that tail lamps are dimmer than headlamps and they should be. However I beg to differ with anyone who says they cannot be seen during the day in bright sun. Have a look at some of the LED tail lights out there. I am thankful every time there is fog or a daytime rain storm that I drive with my lights on all the time and that my truck (Mazda B2300) has rear and side LED lights that are so bright you

can see me in the fog/storm.A fi nal comment on the topic of rear

daytime running lights; I think that what we should call them is not ‘day time run-ning lights’ but just ‘vehicle lights’ that are used if the vehicle is turned on. All of the reasons above make sense and they are all real situations out there now. I am hoping you agree and will, if you can, and if you have any input into the issue, that you will put in a comment into the design and or implementation of always on ‘vehicle lights’.”

Thank you.Mike NelsonMike makes some excellent points

and while Transport Canada has no pro-posals to change vehicle lamp regula-tions on the horizon, we can all easily do our part to make our roads safer by sim-ply turning on our headlamps any time we hit the roads, day or night, sunshine or rain.

Most of us have had our share of this seemingly unending winter and thank-fully there’s some sunshine on the ho-rizon thanks to the seasonal return of classic and modifi ed vehicle show and shines.

Perth kicks off the season with the

37th annual Festival of the Maples Car Show on Saturday, April 27. Partici-pants can enter via Wilson Street from 8 a.m. until late morning. Dash Plaques are available to the fi rst 50 vehicles. Check with the Chamber of Commerce at 613-267-3200 or under ‘Festivals’ at www.perthchamber.com. For further information on the Car Show, contact Mike Alberty at [email protected] or 613-267-7784 or Bill Fossey at 613-812-8780.

And on April 27 and 28 the Ottawa Classic & Custom Car Show rolls into the Ernst & Young Centre (CE Centre) at 4899 Uplands Drive near the Airport. Detailed information and registration forms are on the website at www.ot-tawaclassiccustomecarshow.ca.

If you have any questions, opinions, or stories on anything automotive please drop me a line, [By email to [email protected] or directly to [email protected] listing ‘Question for the Car Counselor’ on the subject line or by post to Record News Communications, 5 Lorne St., P.O. Box 158, Smiths Falls, Ont. K7A 4T1].

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Athens mom to mom Thrift sale, April 20, 9-1, half price sale form noon-1. Joshua Bates Centre Main Street. Canned food items accept-ed for Athens Food bank.

Book Sale, Saturday, April 27, 9-12, Christ Anglican Church. Athens. Used books, puzzles, games, videos. Coffee and muffi ns. Proceeds to Camp Hyanto (Lyndhurst).

Dinner & Euchre at Holy Trinity Oakleaf on Saturday, April 20, 5:30 p.m. For advanced or reserved tickets or information call 613-924-9830.

Foot Care, CPHC (Community Primary Health Care) Foot Care Clinics, at Athens Li-on’s Club on the second and fourth Monday of each month. Info: 613-924-1629. Appointments are required.

Learning & Leading A day of workshops on Worship, Pastoral Care, Christian Education and Outreach. Saturday, April 27, 8:45-3:15 Athens United Church, 17 Church St. 613-924-8170. Information http://learn ing.athensaddison.ca or minister@athensad dison.ca

Breast Cancer Support Group meeting, Fourth Tuesday every month, 6:15-8:30 p.m. Westminster Public School, 29 Central Ave., West, Brockville, in library. 613-865-8742.

Bruce Wylie Hike #2, April 24, 11 a.m. Meet at the Centennial Road parking lot. 1.5 hour hike along trails #4, #5. Refreshments and washroom facility provided. Donations for Trum-peter Swan Feeding Programme gratefully ac-cepted. 613-345-1990.

Canadian Fiddle Champion, Scott Woods and his band, April 22nd, 7 PM. Wall Street United Church. In support of Our Kenyan Kids charity. Info; 613-342-5401 x21 www.ourke-nyankids.com

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyal-gia Support Group meets April 25 at 1 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 10 Church St.

CNIB is recruiting volunteers for its Tech-nology Fair in Brockville on Wednesday, May 8. Volunteers are needed in hospitality and regis-tration. Training in sighted techniques will be provided. Info: Perpetua Quigley, 613-542-4975

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nology Fair in Brockville on Wednesday, May 8. Info: contact Perpetua Quigley 613-542-4975 x5002 before May 2.

Coffee Break: Women’s small group Bible study, Thursdays 9:30-11 a.m., at Bethel Chris-tian Reformed Church, 117 Windsor Dr. Child-care available. Info: Susanne (613)345-4475.

Comforting Arts weekly group meets Wednesday, April 24, 10-11:30 a.m. St Paul’s Anglican Church, 12 Pine St. Expressive writing with Willy Primeau. Refreshments. Info: 613-345-2793.

Ham Dinner, April 19th, 4:30-6 PM. Roe-buck United Church. Take-out available. Info; 613-658-2881.

Help break a Guinness World Record at The Great Cloth Diaper Change. 1000 Islands Mall (east court), 10:30 a.m. April 20. 613-213-8685.

Juke Box Mania Music Trivia Event, Friday, April 19, 7 PM. Brockville Rowing Club. Regis-tration info; 613-342-4849,

www.brockvillerowingclub.ca, [email protected] Lunch- Legion. Every Friday. 12-1 p.m. 613-

345-0473. MS Society of Canada- presents the DVD-

“Managing Pain and Sleep Issues in Multiple Sclerosis”. April 25, 10-11:30 a.m. Community Room, 1000 Islands Mall. 613-342-6396.

Parkinson’s Exercise Programme, every Wednesday, 10 a.m., Presbyterian Church. Come to our Wednesday class for a tryout.

Pet Wellness Fair. Brockville Animal Hos-pital, Saturday, April 20, 1-5 p.m. Take a tour. BBQ, educational displays & demonstrations.

Rummage Sale (Spring & Summer) Saint Lawrence Anglican Church, 80 Pine St., April 27, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Please bring your own recy-cling bags.

St John Bosco Spaghetti Dinner, Sunday, April 28, 4-6:30 p.m. 175 Windsor Dr. Info: 613-342-7805. Proceeds to Loaves and Fishes.

St. Vincent’s Old Auld Lang Syner’s lun-cheon for staff, doctor’s and volunteer’s of former St. Vincent’s Hospital. CJ’s, Chelsea St. May 1. Social hour 11:30 a.m., luncheon 12:30 p.m. Re-serve by April 26, 342-5515.

The Thousand Islands Quilters’ Guild monthly meeting, April 25, Legion, 180 Park St. Members’ library opens at 6:30 p.m. meeting starting at 7. Garnet Smalley visits with an “Out of Africa” trunk show. Info: www.thousandis-landsquiltersguild.com

Time, Talent, Treasure Auction. April 26, preview 1-6 p.m., auction 6 p.m. St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 12 Pine St. Auctioneer: Joe Botham. Proceeds: Capital Building Fund. 613-342-5223.

Young at Heart (50+) Ham & Scalloped Potato Dinner. Thursday, April 25, 12 noon, Highway Pentecostal Church, 800 Stewart Blvd. Speaker: Darlene Lawson-RBC, “Understanding Seniors’ Fraud”. Info; 613-342-4075 x123

Associate Professor Elaine Power, Queen’s University will be speaking Sunday, April 21, 2 p.m, Brockville 1000 Islands Mall.

Cardinal Children’s Theatre Group pres-ents “Joseph: from pit to palace” Friday, April 26, 7 p.m. St John’s United Church.

Cardinal Legion- Sun. April 21. This Old Heart and the Country Comrades, 2-6. Supper to Follow.

Karaoke For Cancer Fundraiser. April 27, Legion. DJ: Half Pint.

Karaoke for Cancer- Sat. April 27, 8 p.m. Legion, 2194 Dundas St. Raising funds for the Cancer Society through Ingleside Ontario’s Re-lay for Life, Team Lamp Lighters.

Riverside Seniors- Cardinal Legion. Euchre. Saturday, April 20, 1:30.

Spaghetti and Salad Dinner, Philadelphia Pentecostal Church, #926 Hwy 2, Cardinal, Sat-urday, April 27, 4:30-6 p.m.

April Adoptathon, entire month of April, Gananoque & District Humane Society, 85 Hwy 32 just north of the 401 and Gananoque. Monday to Friday 9-noon and Saturdays 9-2. 613-382-1512.

SAIL Diners’ Club, Tuesday, April 23, 12 noon, GSS, William St. Transportation avail-able. Reservations: 613-382-1175.

SAIL Diner’s club- Tuesday April 9, 12 noon. Gan Curling Club. Open to seniors/adults with physical & mental disabilities. Transporta-tion can be provided. Reservations required. 613-382-1175, 1-800-561-8024.

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Iroquois Legion presents “Ambush” Satur-day, April 27, 9 p.m.-1. Doors open at 8, advance tickets: at the Legion. Age of Majority required.

Williamsburg. I.O.O.F. Hall. Sat. April 27. Good N’ Country. 8-12.

Lyndhurst Legion, Jeff Code, Saturday, April 13, 8 p.m.; Shylo, Saturday, April 27, 8 p.m.

SAIL Foot Clinics, Monday, April 22. 9 a.m.-12 noon at the Library, 179 Jonas St. Ap-pointments required. Transportation available 613-382-1175.

CPHC (Community Primary Health Care) Diner’s Clubs, for adults 55 and older, and/or adults with disabilities. Last Wednesday of each month at Lyn Christ United Church Hall. Info: 613-924-1629.

Euchre- sponsored by Rebekah Lodge #313, Tues. April 30, 7:30 p.m. Odd Fellows Hall, 23 Main St. Lyn.

Roast Beef Dinner at Lyn Odd Fellows Hall, 23 Main St. on Sunday, April 21, 4-6 p.m. or un-til sold out. Take-out available.

Expose Yourself to Art! Art Show & Sale. April 26th (7-9 p.m.), 27th (10 a.m-5 p.m), 28th (11 a.m-4 p.m) MERC Hall, Maitland. www.sggofa.ca

Breakfast, First Sunday of each month, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Legion Br 484. Info: (613)923-5000.

SAIL Diners’ Club, Wednesday, April 24, 12 noon, Legion Hall, 13 Quabbin Rd. For seniors and adults with physical & mental dis-abilities. Transportation available. Reservations: 613-382-1175.

“Seismic work amongst the icebergs in Greenland” Saturday April 27, 7 p.m. St Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Caintown. Music by Cain-town Choir. Everyone welcome.

Spring Musical Evening featuring “Country Road 5”. Saturday, April 27, 7-9 p.m. Mallory-town United Church. Info; 613-345-0328.

Ham & Bean Dinner, April 21st, 3-6 p.m. North Augusta United Church, North Augusta. Menu includes scallop potatoes, vegetables, des-sert. Take-outs available.

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Cardinal Children’s Theatre Group pres-ents “Joseph: from pit to palace” Sunday, April 28, 7 p.m. St John’s Anglican Church.

Carter’s Got Cash, Saturday, April 20, 7-11 p.m. (Hall, Prescott Legion) (full costume tribute show) Johnny and June Cash, Patsy Cline and Brenda Lee and songs by Dave Wilcox and The Blues Brothers.

Dinner & Dance, Sunday April 28, 2-6 PM, Grenville Snowmobile Assoc. Club House. Mu-sic; “Red Rose Express”. Pork Dinner, 6 PM. Info; 613-925-3001.

Euchre every Tuesday sponsored by Fort Wellington Seniors Club at 455 Dibble St W. Light lunch, good prices, New time 6:30. Info: 613-925-0335.

Outdoor 3D Archery Shoot, April 21, regis-tration 8-10 a.m. Grenville Fish and Game Club. Sponsor: Grenville Archery. Contact: Lynn Hol-mes 613-925-3408.

Play & Learn Drop-In Program for Par-ents/Caregivers & children 0-6. Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9:30-11:30. Ontario Early Years Centre. Central Public School, 490 Jessup St. (613)925-4975.

Roast Beef Supper, Saturday, April 27, Friendship Hall, Henry St. 2 settings 5 and 6:15 p.m. Tickets: 613-925-4784 or 613-925-4268 sponsor: Oddfellows & Rebekahs.

St Paul’s United Church Cupboard yard sale and BBQ, April 27, 8-2. Info: 613-925-2795.

Story Time, Prescott Public Library, Friday, April 26th, 9:30-11 AM. 360 Dibble St., west. to register call; 1-866-433-8933 ext. 2374.

The “Doug and Pam (Champagne) Show”, Saturday, April 28, 1-5 p.m. Great songs, great music, great dancing. (Lounge) Prescott Legion.

The Mystics perform country, hillbilly and rock’n’roll favourites, Sunday, April 21, 6:30 p.m. at St John’s Anglican Church, 490 Centre St. Proceeds to the Music Fund.

Athens Mom-to-Mom Thrift Sale, April 20, 9 a.m-1 p.m. Price sale noon-1 p.m. Joshua Bates Centre, Main St., Athens. Athens Food Bank donations accepted.

Grenville Archery Outdoor 3D Shoot, April 21st. Registration 8-10 AM, Grenville Fish and Game Club 2596 Campbell Rd., North. Info: Lynn 613-925-3408

[email protected]. Ham and Bean Dinner, April 18, 4:30 p.m

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Ham and Bean Dinner. Victoria United Church, Maynard. 3540 County Rd. 26, 3rd Concession. April 18. 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Turkey Dinner, Heckston United Church, Tuesday April 23. (4 sittings). Advance tick-ets; 4 PM-Donna 613-258-5907. 5PM- Marion 613-258-2162. 6 PM-Margaret 613-258-2626. 7 PM- Donna 613-258-5907. Takeout’s-Dawn 613-258-1724.

ArtScene Spencerville, “Seasonal Glimpses of Rural Ontario” featuring the works of Elsie Gallinger. Meet the artist, April 27th, 2 p.m.-4 p.m.. Refreshments served. 11 Spencer St., Spen-cerville.

Friends of Library Armchair Travellers, Thursday, April 25, Egypt, Council Chambers, Spencerville Town Hall. 7 p.m.

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One of the earliest of British Blues Bands, Savoy Brown, with founder gui-tarist Kim Simmonds at the helm, helped launch the 1967 UK blues boom move-ment that brought blues music back to the USA invigorating the style forever. In the process, the band became part of the framework that launched the rock and roll music of the 1970’s. Their infl u-ence stretches into modern rock as we know it today. Classic releases such as Blue Matter, Lookin’ In, Jack the Toad, Street Corner Talkin’ and Hellbound Train (which reached #34 on the Bill-board charts) still sell well today.

In the fall Kim played at the Blues Rock Festival in Toronto with Johnny Winter, Edgar Winter and Rick Der-ringer (Edgar’s top notch band will be backing Kim on his set, much to Kim’s delight). He is a legend who’s excep-tional guitar playing has gotten better over the years. Kim Simmonds of Sa-voy Brown’s set includes all the classic songs that you want to hear, played bet-ter than ever.

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vocalist. Edgar was a child prodigy who achieved international success as a youth. By the time he was in his twen-ties, he was an international commercial success with the number one hit “Fran-kenstein” and the Rock Anthem “Free Ride”. Released in 1973, They Only Come Out at Night peaked at the num-ber three position on the Billboard Hot 200 and stayed on the charts for an im-pressive 80 weeks. It was certifi ed gold in April 1973 and double platinum in November 1986.

Edgar is a prolifi c writer. Over the years he has kept busy working and ap-pearing in fi lm, television and releasing original material. He has toured regu-larly with his own band as well as The Ringo Starr Allstar Band. Edgar brings a band with him that matches his talent and energy.

This is a special tour. Edgar and Kim are friends. They are both at their peak and they are both very personable down to earth people. When you come to this show, you will get a chance to meet the artists and get an autograph.

For tickets, the Brockville Arts Centre box offi ce can be reached by phone 613-342-7122 or on line at [email protected].

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ing starts continued to moderate in March. Builders are adjusting to lower housing demand and as a result, com-pleted and unoccupied units per capita remain relatively close to their historical average,” said Mathieu Laberge, Deputy Chief Economist at CMHC.

CMHC uses the trend measure as a complement to the monthly SAAR of housing starts to account for consider-able swings in monthly estimates and obtain a more complete picture of the state of the housing market. In some sit-uations, analyzing only SAAR data can be misleading in some markets, as they are largely driven by the multiples seg-ment of the markets, which can be quite volatile from one month to the next.

The standalone monthly SAAR was 184,028 units in March, up slightly from 183,207 in February. The SAAR of ur-ban starts decreased by 2.7 per cent in March to 157,217 units, led by a 6.6 per cent decline in single urban starts to 60,558 units. Multiple urban starts re-mained relatively unchanged at 96,659 units in March.

March’s seasonally adjusted annual rates of urban starts decreased in Ontario (-15.7 per cent) and Quebec (-13.5 per cent). Urban starts increased in Atlan-tic Canada (27.1 per cent), the Prairies (13.8 per cent), and British Columbia (13.1 per cent).

Rural starts were estimated at a sea-sonally adjusted annual rate of 26,811

units in March.As Canada’s national housing agen-

cy, CMHC draws on more than 65 years of experience to help Canadians access a variety of high quality, environmen-tally sustainable and affordable housing solutions. CMHC also provides reliable, impartial and up-to-date housing mar-ket reports, analysis and knowledge to support and assist consumers and the housing industry in making informed decisions.

All starts fi gures in this release, other than actual starts and the trend estimate, are seasonally adjusted annual rates (SAAR) — that is, monthly fi gures ad-justed to remove normal seasonal varia-tion and multiplied by 12 to refl ect an-

nual levels. By removing seasonal ups and downs, seasonal adjustment allows for a comparison from one season to the next and from one month to the next. Re-porting monthly fi gures at annual rates indicates the annual level of starts that would be obtained if the monthly pace were maintained for 12 months. This fa-cilitates comparison of the current pace of activity to annual forecasts as well as to historical annual levels.

CMHC estimates the level of starts in centres with a population of less than 10,000 for each of the three months of the quarter, at the beginning of each quarter. During the last month of the quarter, CMHC conducts the survey in these centres and revises the estimate.

EMC News - With a heavy spring thaw underway, Canadians are seeking various ways to protect their homes this season. Approxi-mately 40 per cent of all home insurance claims are the result of water damage, according to data from Aviva Canada Inc., one of the country’s leading providers of home, auto, leisure and business insurance.

The data also shows that the av-erage cost of water damage claims rose 117 per cent, from $7,192 in 2002 to over $15,500 in 2012, a year in which the company paid out over $111 million in property water damage claims. Last year’s spring thaw was unusually un-eventful, due to the dry winter that preceded it but with a more normal snow-fi lled winter winding down, Canadians should be more proac-tive in 2013.

“With so many Canadians mak-ing a signifi cant investment in their basements as more of a comfortable

living space than a grungy storage room, a greater value in belong-ings in a high-risk area of the home has led to an increase in number of water damage claims,” said Wayne Ross, Vice President of Property Claims for Aviva Canada. “We strongly encourage homeowners to take matters into their own hands in order to protect their homes.”

The top 10 steps Canadians should take this spring to safe-guard their homes and possessions from water damage are:

1. Inspect your roof: To prevent leaks, get the roof in-spected every few years to check the condition of the shingles and replace when necessary.

2. Clear out gutters: Pre-vent blockages, such as leaves and other debris that could force water into your home.

3. Install a backwater valve: These valves close automatically if the sewer backs up and can prevent thousands of dollars in damage.

4. Scope out your sump pump: If your basement has one, examine it and conduct a test run if it doesn’t get used frequently.

5. Divert snow away from your home: Ensure that snow is removed from around your home, its foundation, doors and basement windows.

6. Check your foundation: As ice melts, if you notice water pooling in certain areas, clear the liquid away from your home.

7. Ensure your window wells are debris-free: Clear any accumulated garbage or leaves to allow water to drain properly.

8. Ensure street catch ba-sins are not blocked: These pre-vent snow from building up on the street level, protecting water from seeping towards your property.

9. Protect your valuables: If your home is prone to water dam-age, consider moving valuables away from high-risk areas, such as the basement, or place items on

high shelves or risers. 10. Start right: If you are fi n-

ishing your basement, make sure to seal your exterior walls.

Without taking such precau-tions, homeowners could put their homes and family belongings at great risk.

Consumers are encouraged to speak with their insurance bro-ker or insurer to understand what types of water damage are covered in their policy. For example, many Canadians are unaware that over-land fl ooding, such as water swells from nearby rivers or lakes is not covered under standard home in-surance policies and that this cov-erage is not widely available.

About Aviva Canada Aviva Canada is a Property and

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EMC News - With spring under-way, it’s a time when many Canadians start looking for a new home or think-ing about renovations. Either way, it’s an ideal time to start thinking about home insurance.

“Your home is your most valuable asset. With severe weather on the rise, it is more critical than ever to ensure that your home is properly protected,” says Ralph Palumbo, Vice-President, Ontario, IBC. “If your home is ever damaged or destroyed, it’s very im-portant that it is insured to its accurate replacement value. Taking a few in-surance precautions now can help get you through a very hectic time if you

do need to make a claim.” Here are a few tips IBC recom-

mends: Whenever you increase the value

of your home through renovations or new content purchases (such as art-work, jewelry), notify your insurance professional as soon as possible to en-sure you have adequate coverage.

Know your policy renewal date and allow yourself at least 60 days to re-view your coverage with your insur-ance professional.

Make a list of key details about your home and contents as that information may be needed when calculating the amount of insurance you need.

If you’re in the process of moving and packing up your possessions, it’s an ideal time to do a home inventory. This may help you determine the right amount of coverage you need. Take pictures or video your possessions as that information can be helpful in the event of a claim.

Read your policy carefully. Ask questions. Have your insurance rep-resentative explain certain exclusions on your policy. Know what isn’t cov-ered.

In the event you have a claim, know the amount of your policy deductible. Talk to your insurance representa-tive about any deductible adjustments

and the impact it could have on your policy.

Shopping for insurance of any kind is always recommended. It’s impor-tant to compare prices and products, fi nding the right policy that fi ts your needs. If you fi nd one that fi ts your needs better than it’s best to wait un-til your existing policy expires before changing companies to avoid any pos-sible midterm cancelation fees.

Ask your insurance representative about discounts you may qualify for such as multi product discounts for insuring your home and auto together with the same insurer. Also, ask about other discounts; seniors, etc. as this

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tive as they are the expert. About Insurance Bureau of Canada

Insurance Bureau of Canada is the na-tional industry association represent-ing Canada’s private home, car and business insurers. Its member compa-nies represent 90 per cent of the prop-erty and casualty (P&C) insurance market in Canada.

The P&C insurance industry em-ploys over 115,000 Canadians, pays more than $7 billion in taxes to the federal, provincial and municipal gov-ernments, and has a total premium base of $44 billion.

EMC Lifestyle - If you are thinking about selling your home this spring, preparing for an open house is likely on your to-do list. Open houses are an excellent way to show-case your home and when done right, can really ignite interest and help you achieve your end goal of a speedy sale.

According to Phil Dorner, president of the Ontario Real Estate Association an open house can be an incredible sales tool but homeowners need to be sure that they put their best foot forward.

“Often, you only get one chance to make an impres-sion on potential buyers so make sure that your home is in tip top shape for the open house. I can’t count the num-ber of times that I’ve had se-rious buyers go through an open house and be turned off by messes, clutter and signs of

disrepair,” says Dorner.Once a buyer makes up

their mind that a property isn’t for them, it is nearly im-possible to turn them around so guarantee that buyers get the best fi rst impression of your home by following these simple steps:

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· Keep clutter to a mini-mum and put away personal belongings like family pho-tos, etc.

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· Ensure home inspection reports, appraisals and docu-ments describing major re-pairs and warranties are easily accessible.

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· Talk to your Realtor about signs and additional marketing opportunities for your open house.

“If there is one thing for homeowners to keep in mind when it comes to preparing for an open house, it’s that the devil is in the details.”

“Not only are potential buy-ers picky but they are likely visiting a number of other houses on the same day so the time that they can spend in your home is limited. To make sure that you make the best impression possible, do a walk-through of your home with your Realtor and listen to what they have to say about the areas that need attention – fresh eyes can help pick out things that you may be so used

to seeing that you don’t even really see them, so to speak.”

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95 Railway StVery well maintained 3 bdrm brick bungalow sitting on a double lot at outside edge of quiet village. Some features include: Gorgeous new custom kitchen with new window opening up to dining room and spacious living room with hardwood floors and new propane furnance in 2010. Finished lower level with cozy rec room with new flooring, woodstove, 3rd bdrm and 2 piece bath. Huge back deck overlooking beautiful backyard. Conveniently located close to the US Border. $196,000

862 GainsboroughStunning all brick executive home in one of Kingston’s most sought after neighbourhoods. This 3+1 bedroom, 2.5 bath boasts hardwood and ceramic on the main floor, granite countertops, and large living room with fireplace. Huge master bedroom with walk-in closet and ensuite with roman tub and glass shower. Enjoy the in-ground pool surrounded by interlocking patio and deck with gazebo. This home won’t disappoint. $389,900

1035 Burnt HillsLooking for privacy? This beautifully maintained and fully updated home on 4.69 acres with waterfront on Dog Lake, part of the Historic Rideau Canal, can be yours. Plenty of room at the water’s edge to dock your pontoon boat and Sea-doos after cruising the Rideau Lakes. During the winter months you can go ice fishing right off your dock. $439,000

374 Nalon RdBeautiful new custom home finished throughout, with walk out basement, 4 bdrms and gorgeous views. $329,900

805 WhippoorwillWaterfront home on Gananoque Lake. Excellent views from the sunroom. New windows, roof and deck. Improved waterfront with dock and deep water. Fully winterized with 3 bedrooms and lots of wood interior to give this home that warm feeling. $279,900

1243 County Rd 2Beautiful custom bungalow with vaulted ceilings,2 bed-rooms, finished basement. Set back from the road for added privacy. 8.5 acres, spring fed pond, low taxes and only 30 mins to Kingston. $299,000

4009 Brewers Mills RoadPrivacy Plus! Fabulous country home set on 2.17 acres of nicely land-scaped property. This 1800 sq ft home boasts exceptional hardwood floors & butternut trim throughout the main floor as well as generous use of ceramic and granite counter tops. A great family home with 3 bdrms, ensuite, eat-in kitchen, separate dining room, laundry room, all on the main floor. The fully finished basement has potential as in-law suite, with its huge rec room, 2 bdrms and bath. Huge workshop for the hobbyist; attached dbl car garage with inside entry. $349,900. Call Shirallee

44 Centre StAlmost brand new! Hardwood and ceramic throughout, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Nice kitchen, open concept living room/dining area, deck, private backyard and attached garage. Make you appointment to view today! $269,000

6 Jessie St4 bedroom bungalow with above ground pool, extensive decking with patio doors from kitchen and master bedroom. Large rec room and bath on lower level. Walk to school, groceries, post office and public library. $239,900

340 King St.Nearly new 3 bedroom, 4 bath home in desirable Gananoque. Elegantly finished on all levels. Open concept dining and living room, large master with ensuite. Deck and patio for enjoying your morning coffee. Walk to the beach and marina or play a round of golf. A pleasure to show. This is a great home. $239,000

263 Wallace IslandNearly new 3 bedroom, 4 bath home in desirable Gananoque. Elegantly finished on all levels. Open concept dining and living room, large master with ensuite. Deck and patio for enjoying your morning coffee. Walk to the beach and marina or play a round of golf. A pleasure to show. This is a great home. $239,000

1645 Hwy. 42Mobile home in quiet park near Delta. 2 bedroom large living room and paved drive. Mature trees provide shade and char-acter. Freshly painted and ready to view. $39,000

825 Macodrum Drive #15, BrockvilleGorgeous custom kitchen with built-in appliances. New floor-ing, updated interior doors. Renovated bathroom and large master bedroom. Sliding glass doors to balcony! $103,900

227 Oak StLuxurious 2 bedroom ground floor condo. New laminate flooring throughout, luxury with A/C and ceiling fans in bedrooms and living room. Lovely condo centrally located in Gananoque. Come and start enjoying condo life. $159,900

133 Holton RdAppox. 18 acres. Modular home in immaculate condition. Includes all appliances including washer and dryer. Small workshop and storage building. Lots of deer and wildlife. Priced to sell! $149,900

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Early diagnosis of prostate cancer allows for treatment to take eff ectBy DOREEN BARNES

EMC Lifestyle – On Aug. 24, 2011 while sitting in the doctor’s offi ce dur-ing a lengthy conversation, Earl Deyo’s wife Connie spoke up asking the physi-cian for Earl’s diagnosis. Earl and Con-nie heard those dreaded words ‘prostate cancer’.

“It was as if the doctor was mov-ing his lips and you were not hearing a whole lot,” said Earl. “I heard cancer, early detection.”

The doctor tried to reassure the cou-ple that the cancer was detected early and would be treatable as it advanced, but of no concern just yet.

The prostate is a walnut-shaped gland found only in men and is located below the bladder which produces seminal fl u-id to transport sperm for reproduction.

The cause of prostate cancer is un-known.

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To confi rm if cancer is present, a bi-opsy is taken to determine the grade.

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Surgery is one of the most common treatments of choice in early detection of prostate cancer.

Through the robotic assisted prostate-ctomy, cancerous cells were removed from Earl’s body without any need for radiation or chemotherapy. Earl had Dr. Breau at the Ottawa General.”

Earl feels that he’s one of the lucky ones because prostate cancer is oper-able.

Earl’s dad and Connie’s dad both had prostate cancer.

Although three of their four parents had cancer, Connie admitted she will never forget the second she heard the news of Earl having the disease.

Co-workers have asked Earl what the symptoms were and he admits that he really didn’t have any clear cut symp-toms.

Photo by DOREEN BARNESThe Deyo family, (left to right) Earl, Nathan and Connie, know what it is like to face a health crisis. Earl is a cancer survivor and encourages others, especially men, to be tested for prostate cancer, as it is treatable. See CANCER page 27


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EMC News – A computer technolo-gist with the Upper Canada District School Board is travelling to the wilds of Peru to visit an ancient Incan city to help those struggling with cancer.

Randy McCaugherty will participate in a Dream Mountains Foundation tour of the Inca Trail leading to Machu Pic-chu – the remains of a 15th-century In-can city built in the jungle to hide from Spanish invaders. McCaugherty is hik-ing the 46-kilometre trail and visiting the ancient city as part of a Dream Moun-tains Foundation tour. Dream Mountains is an Ottawa-based charity that encour-ages sponsored adventure travel to raise funds for charities ranging from Ride for Dad to Habitat for Humanity. The charity is run by McCaugherty’s close friend Shawn Dawson, an Ottawa-based businessman and adventurer. Dawson, a Brockville native, is only the eighth person in history to summit the highest mountains in seven continents in two years – including Mount Everest.

McCaugherty is raising funds for Co-lon Cancer Canada to support a cousin, who is currently recovering from the disease. A friend also recently died from colon cancer at the age of 45, so raising cash for prevention and a cure is some-

thing close to McCaugherty’s heart. He will leave for Peru on June 12 and has until then to raise $5,000 for the charity.

“I’m also inspired by what Shawn (Dawson) has done with his life – climb-ing Mount Everest,” he said of his rea-son for participating. “I understand from him how diffi cult that was and I’m very impressed by what he has accomplished. I want that kind of adventure.”

He also hopes to act as a role model for sons Chadd, 17, and Cole, 13 – to teach them the value of preparation and perseverance to achieve a goal. Taking on the rugged trail with its physical chal-lenges seemed a great way to show his boys the value of those traits.

“I just want to show them that if you put your mind to something you can do it,” said McCaugherty.

The 46-year-old has seen some of the world’s most fascinating man-made wonders, such as the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem, but has never seen an Incan city, nor climbed a mountain.

He is also looking forward to the ath-letic challenge. Being a father of two, for the past few years his involvement with sports has been as a coach of his sons’ minor hockey teams.

He is working hard to get fi t enough to tackle the trail, which reaches eleva-tions as high as 13,800 feet. His training regimen includes stair work at Brockville Collegiate Institute every second day. He warms up on a spin bike for fi ve minutes then spends 50 minutes running up four fl ights of stairs at BCI, and then hopping up the same fl ights on one leg – alter-nating between left and right – to build cardiovascular stamina and leg strength. He scales the equivalent of 80 fl ights of stairs each workout.

The trip will not be cheap. While he is working to benefi t a charity, his per-sonal fi nancial outlay is signifi cant. Mc-Caugherty is spending about $3,000 to take the adventure and cover all of his own expenses.

He hopes that the community will support the trek. He is working with the Keystorm Pub on planning a fundraising night for Colon Cancer Canada to help him reach his $5,000 goal. People can also donate by logging on to the Dream Mountains Foundation website at the following link:

http://www.dreammountains.com/in-dex.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=89&Itemid=73

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April 25 auction and appraisal event is fundraiser for

Thousand Islands PlayhouseEMC Events - The Special Events

Committee at the Thousand Islands Playhouse is proud to announce a new fundraising event. On Thursday, April 25, auction lovers are invited to the Firehall Theatre in Gananoque for an exhilarating evening at the Playhouse’s Antique and Collectible Auction.

Appraisals take place from 4 – 6 p.m., attendees can bring items to the two well-known appraisers who will be on-site. Cost of appraisals is $20 per item with a maximum of three items per person.

Come early to preview auction items from 4 – 7 p.m. Light food will be available for purchase during this time. At 7 p.m., auctioneer Brad Snid-er will commence the bidding.

“We are thrilled with the quality and variety of items that have been donated to this auction, and we are confi dent that this new event will be a success in raising funds to support the Playhouse,” says Liz Austin, President of the Board.

Some of the items up for bid in-

clude a sapphire and diamond ring (value $5,000), amethyst ring (value $3,000), ivory necklaces, crystal, chi-na, prints by Kim Ondaatje and more, silver, shortwave radio, shooting stick, pump organ, sword, Coca-Cola collec-tor trays, fur coats, die cast cars, Nor-man Rockwell fi gures, signed sports memorabilia, antique furniture, re-stored church pew, shaker style cradle, collector stamps, assorted housewares and more.

For those with an item they would like to donate, please contact Julia at 613-382-7086 extension 35, or at [email protected].

“We are thrilled with the quality and variety of items that have been donated to this auction...”LIZ AUSTINBOARD PRESIDENT

Servier Canada Inc. donates $10,000 to Cardiovascular Program at Brockville General HospitalEMC News - The Brockville

Cardiovascular Program at Brockville General Hospital (BGH) recently received a charitable donation of $10,000 from Servier Canada Inc.

“At a time when funds are really stretched for businesses,” says Servier representative Shawn Kelly, “we feel fortunate to be able to support this local program. It’s an investment in patient

care, helping to maintain this service so Brockville and area residents won’t have to drive to Kingston or Ottawa for cardiac rehabilitation.”

The Brockville Cardiovascular

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The initial visit to a doctor was a little puzzling for Earl and Connie as the physician wanted to monitor the cancer at this point, not to seek further testing.

“That was August to May of one doctor saying to do nothing,” said Con-nie.

Through the couple’s discussion came the decision to ask for a refer-ral knowing that there would still be a three to six-month wait.

Five-and-a-half months after the second biopsy, Earl had the surgery.

“Everything happened so quickly af-ter the referral,” remembered Connie. “By the time the doctor operated and we went for a follow-up, it was much more aggressive than he had thought and more advanced.”

Earl feels it was the oncologist that really swayed their decision to have the surgery and not wait.

“I remember him saying to me that you are not getting any younger and you know that it is only going to get worse,” said Earl.

Earl returned to work at Canarm Ltd. at the end of nine weeks of recovery.

“Watching a television show where they get a second opinion, I now un-

derstand and it means a lot more to me,” said Earl. “He may be a special-ist, that’s fi ne, but there are other spe-cialists too.”Family and friends

When Connie and Earl found out about the cancer, they both agreed not to tell anyone at that time as they have an 11 year son, Nathan and they didn’t want him to worry.

Eventually they told Earl’s older children, Erin and Mitchell and when Earl started seeing the specialist in Ot-tawa, that’s when they decided that Na-than should know.

As time passed, they shared the news with families, co-workers, neigh-bours and close friends.

If anything came out of this crisis, it has developed a family closeness.

“It has defi nitely brought the family closer,” said Earl.

Plus Earl feels that they don’t sweat the small stuff anymore. If the lawn doesn’t get mowed right away because the family is spending time together, so be it.

“Even so, last year the trip to Mex-ico was a last minute thing,” offered Earl. “I was out in the garage and a friend called, Connie stepped out into the garage and said do you want to go

to Mexico for a week. Yes, let’s do it.”Within 24 hours the Deyos were in

Mexico.Plus fi ve months ago, there was a

new addition to the family, their grand-daughter Jenella was born. So life is good!Canadian Cancer Society 2013 Relay for Life in Brockville

Both Earl and Connie have par-ticipated in the Relay for Life held at Row’s Corners Fairgrounds, Brockville over the years. Each has been on teams

from their respective workplaces and this year the tradition will continue, even being that more special.

In fact this will be Connie’s team (Team Greenfi eld – Fueling the Cure) from Johnstown’s Greenfi eld Ethanol’s fi fth year participating in the Relay for Life. Although this is a non-competi-tive event, she does feel that a little ri-valry with her husband’s team, makes for an interesting event. It all comes down to which team is the most effec-tive fundraisers.

Earl and Connie have seen the di-rect impact on their lives from money raised for Canadian Cancer Society’s continued research, especially the in-troduction of robotic assisted surgery.

The Deyos suggest anyone facing this or a similar challenge should keep a journal as they did and get a second opinion if they feel it is warranted.

“Keep your sense of humour,” said Earl. “Don’t let it get you down and be open minded when you see the doc-tor.”


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Battlefi eld Petticoats celebrates women in the war of 1812

EMC Events - Battlefi eld Petticoats Women in the War of 1812 – a one-woman storytelling performance written and per-formed by Deborah Dunleavy takes place May 5 in Mallorytown.

Beginning at 2 p.m. at the Mallorytown Community Centre, the performance is presented through a partnership involving, the 1000 Islands River Heritage Society, the Front of Yonge Public Library, and the Leeds and the Thousand Islands Public Library. This is the third of three Sunday afternoon events as part of their commit-ment to the heritage and culture of Leeds and the 1000 Islands, Front of Yonge

Township and the surrounding areas. Storyteller Deborah Dunleavy expertly

steps into the heart and soul of each char-acter. Dressed in period costume she shares the hardships and challenges of women during the Wars of 1812. Through story and song Dunleavy weaves a fi ne dramatic tapestry that moves from comedic to trag-ic. “Battlefi eld Petticoats” is engaging and endearing from beginning to end.

Dunleavy is a word connoisseur – one who loves the natural music of language and the spell it puts on the listener. Sug-gested donation is $5 a person.

Scotiabank sells fi rst “Show You Care” tickets

EMC News — Scotiabank recently sold the fi rst two tickets to the much anticipated “Show You Care – Bid on a Chair” spring fundraiser for the Brockville Cardiovas-cular Program (BCP) based at Brockville General Hospital.

“We’re very excited about the fundrais-er,” says event committee co-chair Judy Snelgrove. “It’s the fi fth anniversary of the start of the program, and we wanted some-thing extra special to mark this year.”

The Brockville Cardiovascular Pro-gram serves former cardiac and vascular patients with information, support and guided exercise programs while they tran-sition into their post-treatment lives. The program is locally created and supported, receiving no government funding.

“Show You Care – Bid on a Chair” set for May 30 at Maplehurst Manor in Mai-tland will offer guests the chance to bid on a spectacular selection of Adirondack chairs, crafted locally in Mallorytown by Geraldine and Edgar Haws, and each adorned with original artwork by local art-ists.

“The chairs will be works of art,” says Snelgrove. “In addition to the silent and live auctions of the chairs, our guests will enjoy food stations, wine and beer. The food is being donated by local restaurants caterers; the wine and beer will be sup-plied by local distributors. With the artists donating their artwork and the cost of the chairs being sponsored by local businesses and individuals, almost every penny raised will go toward the BCP.”

Scotiabank as lead supporter of the event is selling tickets at both the uptown and downtown Brockville branches. There are 150 tickets available between the two branches. Tickets sell for $100 each, with a $60 charitable tax receipt being issued.

“We’re very pleased to be working with the “Show You Care” committee and the Brockville and District Hospital Founda-tion to support a valuable community ser-vice,” says King Street Scotiabank Man-ager Nancy Lemaire. “This is our third event with the hospital, and we are happy to partner with Brockville General once again.”


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County Draft Horse Club is once again preparing for its annual spring Field Day, this year to be held at the Robin-son farm, 3615 County Road 26, a quarter mile east of May-nard.

Teamsters and teams of horses will be on hand from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., and will per-form such tasks as plowing and discing, and giving wagon rides. A canteen will be avail-able, and there will be display booths, as well. Admission is free.

The Field Day provides an excellent opportunity to see teams of draft horses up close. The teamsters will be happy to answer your questions about their horses, the equipment

they’re using, the harness, and the several breeds of horses which are expected to partici-pate. Organizers expect heavy draft Belgians and Percherons, through Hafl ingers, to Minia-ture Horses. Several teams of Canadian Horses should be there, too.

The Canadian Horse is Can-ada’s National Horse, whose lineage traces back to early French settlement in Quebec in the late 1600s.

Come and join in at the Field Day. Bring your chil-dren or grandchildren, and let them see the horses working. Reminisce about the good old days. Enjoy the clink of the trace chains, the rattle of the equipment, and the scent of freshly-turned soil.

Submitted photo Many events will take place during the annual spring Field Day, held by the Leeds County Draft Horse Club, May 11 near Maynard.

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‘Home First’ better for patients and health care systemEMC News - A partnership between

the Local Health Integration Net-work, Community Care Access Centre (CCAC), hospitals and Community Support Services (CSS) that is having a positive effect on patients and the health system will soon be offered in all hospitals across the south east.

Home First is a person-centred philosophy. It focuses on discharg-ing patients from hospital sooner and improving the safety and quality of care in the patient’s home, when home provides a more ideal environ-ment than hospital for patients who in the past may have remained in hospi-tal to await a Long Term Care Home. Under the Home First approach even patients with complex needs are often able to be discharged, once their need for hospital-based care has been met. Home First results in reductions in Al-ternate Level of Care (ALC) length of

stay in hospitals, and reduced demand for long-term care beds. Since adopt-ing Home First, ALC rates have been reduced by nine per cent in the South East LHIN.

“The aim is to reduce the creation of ALC patients in acute care hospital beds by identifying those patients at risk of becoming ALC and encouraging earlier involvement of the Community Care Access Centre and Community Support Services through collabora-tion between the CCAC and hospital,” said Laurie French, Senior Manager of Access & ALC/ER with the South East CCAC. “Home First began in the south east in 2009 and since then, more than 1,100 patients have been discharged to a more appropriate setting. The per-centage of people readmitted to hos-pital within 30 days remains very low and more than half remain at home in-stead of going to long term care at all.

To be eligible to go Home First pa-tients must be medically stable, be able to manage their own care or have a caregiver to help and they must have a safe home environment to return home to.”

Success is dependent on staff rela-tionships within the CCAC, hospitals, Community Support Services, and oth-er services in the community. Home First works because of the strength of these partnerships and puts the services around the person and their individual needs. A successful transition home may only require the coordination of help from community support services for things like meals and transportation assistance or respite care to provide a break for a caregiver. Other people require additional personal support or other services provided by the CCAC to be able to remain safely in their own home.

“Going home is what our clients want most. The Home First initiative is a fantastic way for the hospital, CCAC, and CSS agencies to work together in the best interests of the people we sup-port. The CSS agencies work in part-nership with the family to provide the much-needed practical help with meals and home upkeep that enables people to keep living at home longer,” said Debbie MacDonald Moynes, Execu-tive Director of Prince Edward Com-munity Care for Seniors, the regional management agency for the CSS sec-tor involvement in the transition from hospital to home programs.

Designations of patients as ALC have been reduced by 50 per cent in most hospitals where the Home First philosophy has been implemented. It takes time to modify the culture in a hospital when Home First is intro-duced as a new way of managing dis-

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“The hospital is the right place to be when you are sick but home is a bet-ter place to be when you are no longer sick,” said Sabrina Martin, Home First lead with the South East Local Health Integration Network.

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EMC Entertainment – A relaxing roller coaster is how John McDermott describes his upcoming performance in Brockville.

“A perfectly relaxing enjoyable jour-ney,” is what McDermott says the audi-ence can expect Sunday, April 28 at the Brockville Arts Centre.

Looking back – 20th Anniversary Tour celebrates McDermott’s two de-cades of hits. He will be sharing some of the stories to show goers of how “we got from here to there.” It has been a lot of luck, he describes, but a lot of hard work as well. Show time is at 7:30 p.m. .

Some older songs will be performed, as well as the sharing of some new ones.

In his two decades of success, he has more than 25 albums to his name, becom-ing well known internationally. Whether he shares the stage with other “top notch group of musical friends or touring the world as part of the famed Three Irish Tenors, McDermott continues to enchant audiences,” the BAC website notes.

McDermott can recall the moment he knew in his heart that giving up the daily grind in place of his musical aspira-tions was exactly the right move. It was 8 p.m., Oct. 5, 1993 and he was at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium in Halifax. Walking on to the stage to greet a full house, this was his fi rst concert with his very own band. This came after a year

opening for the well-known Irish group, The Chieftains.

He had never toured before, or had his own band, but had learned an awful lot and lost a lot of money too, he re-counted.

While there have been ups and downs over the years, he says he has self-af-fi rming moments like that all the time. “That night was a night when I put a lot of things in perspective,” he com-mented.

Just over a decade ago now, he had one of those moments when life itself came into question, after he lost family. The loss provided him with, “a reality check. What’s important to take stock in, who we are and what we are and what we are doing.” Realizing music truly was in his heart, he continued with his musical career.

McDermott has received platinum, double-platinum, triple-platinum al-bums, Juno nominations, has received awards for his dedication to veterans’ causes as well as his continued work with his own foundation – McDermott House Canada, a palliative care type fa-cility, a “welcoming place to stay” for veterans’, military, fi rst responders and their families, according to the website.

For tickets please call 613-342-7122, toll free 1-877-342-7122, visit the Brock-ville Arts Centre Box Offi ce Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., or visit the web-site www.brockvilleartscentre.com.

Submitted photoJohn McDermott will be performing on his Looking back – 20th Anniversary Tour, April 28 at the Brockville Arts Centre.

John McDermott celebrates two decades of success at BAC April 28

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EMC Events - Grab your tickets now for the Roebuck Community Centre Spring Fling, April 27.

This special event will be featuring Frankie and The Knuckleheads It’s the Whole Story of 1954 – 1963.

Don’t miss out on this rock and roll dance party which will feature songs like Shake Rattle and Roll, Bo Diddley,

Blue Suede Shoes, Tutti Frutti, Whole Lotta Shaking, Ring of Fire and many, many more.

Taking place Saturday, April 27, beginning at 8 p.m. and running to midnight, it also includes a midnight hot and cold buffet. Cost is $30 per person. Tickets are available now at Colonial Flowers, 161 King St. W.

Brockville, Lanes Smoke Shop 170 King St. W., Prescott, or call Eve at 613-658-3159.

The evening takes place at the Roebuck Community Centre, 7024 County Road 18, Spencerville, for further information please visit [email protected] or www.roebuckhall.ca.

Spring fl ing headlines Roebuck Community Centre April 27

EMC Entertainment - New anniversary, new season, new shows, new seats! There’s a lot that’s new at Upper Canada Playhouse this season. But one thing hasn’t changed - the winning formula that has made the popular Morrisburg theatre a success for three decades.

The 2013 season promises top-notch productions of popular and entertaining shows featuring some of the country’s best professional actors, singers, directors and designers. All performed in a comfortable, intimate converted toothbrush factory where everyone’s close to the action.

“That’s basically it,” says Artistic Director Donnie Bowes. “We have an unwritten agreement with our audience to give them shows that are well-produced and shows that entertain them, make them laugh, make them tap their toes and sometimes make them think about life itself. But always through a comic eye.”

The new season comes hot on the heels of last year’s record crowd of over 43,000 - proof that people are enjoying the live theatre experience more than ever. The season starts April 23-May 5 with Wichita Lineman: the Music of Glen Campbell starring Aaron Solomon

and guest starring Leisa Way, two artists well-known to Brockville audiences from appearances at the BAC. This fabulous country concert also gives audiences a great mix of hit songs from a variety of country legends from The Beach Boys and Anne Murray to Roger Miller and Johnny Cash.

The Playhouse’s fl agship Summer Comedy Series opens with the hilarious comedy Whose Wives Are they Anyway? running June 6-30, followed by the mad-cap mystery comedy Murder at the Howard Johnsons, July 4-28. The hysterical farce No Sex, Please We’re British hits the stage Aug. 1-25 and the summer concludes Sept. 5-29 with the hilarious and touching The Cemetery Club. The Playhouse also has a busy fall with the return of Marshall Button’s Lucien playing Oct. 3-6 followed by the big band sound of Vegas Knights Oct. 18-27 featuring the music of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Tom Jones, Bobby Darin, Elvis Presley with a seven-piece, three-horn orchestra. The season rounds out with their holiday family show, Dickens A Christmas Carol. For information, tickets and brochures contact the Box Offi ce at 1-877-550-3650 or www.uppercanadaplayhouse.com.

Playhouse’s 30th anniversary season to be fi lled with laughter and music

EMC Events - Pick a green space and grab a friend, it’s a simple combina-tion all in an effort to give Brockville a bit of a spring cleaning. Pitch in to give Brockville a face lift during the Commu-nity Clean Up, April 27 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, followed by a light barbecue in Hardy Park.

According to brockvillecleanup.ca, for years now neighbours, school groups, sports teams, community groups have been using their own time on a Saturday morning in April to “rake Brockville’s parks and green spaces into shape. On

this day each year, hundreds of bags of rubbish and recyclables are removed from our parks, and small branches and leaves are tied up or bagged for composting.” Bags and gloves will be made available. Everyone taking part is encouraged to bring a rake.

Organizers are asking those interested in taking part to register and to pick a park. This ensures each park and green space is covered that morning.

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“Elvis – The Moments” will take you through the musical career of one of the most celebrated entertain-ers, Elvis Presley. This authentic and energetic show will showcase some of the most memorable moments of the Kings live performances, from his early years of Rock’n Roll in the 1950s to his explosive energy as he re-turned to perform live on stage in Las Vegas during the 1970s.

The memory of Elvis Presley will return to everyone in the audience through the vocals and moves of Pete Paquette, reminiscing the King.

The show takes place at the Thou-sand Islands Playhouse, Gananoque, Friday, May 3, 8 p.m. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased by calling (613) 382-7020 or buy them online at www.1000islandsplayhouse.com

Get ready to Shake, Rattle and Roll, and take out your Blue Suede Shoes for an evening with the King of Rock n’ Roll.

Cornmeal-crusted trout with fresh jerk sauce a bold dinner choice

World renowned organist to play at St. Francis Xavier Parish

EMC Lifestyle - The delicate texture of farm raised-trout is enhanced by a light coating of cumin-scented cornmeal. As a contrast to its mild sweet taste, we’ve created a bold sauce from fresh vegetables.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 with 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) sauce Ingredients:Jerk Sauce: • 4 green onions, sliced • 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped• Half jalapeño pepper, seeded and coarsely

chopped• 1 sweet red pepper, cut into chunks• 3 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped • 1 tbsp (15 mL) packed brown sugar • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each dried thyme leaves, ground

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Trout: Cut fi sh into serving-size pieces. In shal-low dish combine cornmeal, cumin and salt. In another dish, whisk egg with milk. One at a time, coat both sides of fi sh in egg mixture and then in cornmeal mixture.

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EMC Events – St. Francis Xavier Parish will be featuring a Celebrity Organ Recital April 23, 7 p.m. Recitalist Ken Cowan is one of North Ameri-ca’s fi nest young concert organists who has gained an excellent reputation for his innate musicality and virtuosic technique.

This event follows an extensive renovation of the historic pipe organ which was fi rst installed in 1876 by the renowned Louis Mitchell or Montreal. All 2,600 pipes have been revoiced and regulated

by Casavant Freres of Montreal giving the instru-ment a brighter tone and a greater variety of sound. The console has also been updated with solid state switching giving the player much more control over the instrument.

Cowan maintains a rigorous performing sched-ule which takes him to major concert venues in America, Canada, Europe and Asia.

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Pucci, Jessica Lucas and Elizabeth BlackmoreDIRECTOR: Fede AlvarezRATING: 18A EMC Entertainment - I don’t like modern horror fi lms.

Most of the time I’m just sitting there bored waiting for the

obvious people to die in horrible ways. I also don’t enjoy watching the kind of graphically detailed dismemberment and mutilation that’s so prevalent these days.

I will however admit that the original Evil Dead series is a guilty pleasure. I loved those fi lms, and I was curious to see the remake. So I found myself sitting in the theatre wait-ing for the obvious people to die, and cringing through the

graphically detailed dismemberments and mutilations.David (Shiloh Fernandez), has brought his girlfriend Nata-

lie (Elizabeth Blackmore) to the old family cabin to meet his friends Eric (Lou Taylor Pucci), and Oliva (Jessica Lucas), and his sister Mia (Jane Levy). They’ve all come to help Mia, who’s a drug addict, go cold turkey and work through the period of withdrawal. What better place than a cabin in the middle of nowhere.

All goes pretty much as expected until they fi nd a strange book, bound in human fl esh in the basement. Eric reads a pas-sage from the book and awakens something dark, something evil. The demon spirit possesses Mia, and she swears she will feast on all their souls before the night is over. David and the rest fi nd themselves locked in a bloody battle for survival with his own sister.

As re-makes go Evil Dead is pretty good. They had lots of nods to the original scattered throughout the fi lm. The story more or less mirrors the original, but with Alvarez putting his own stamp on it with some interesting twists and turns. The director works hard to capture the original’s feel and at-mosphere, but at the same time he’s obviously attempting to make his Evil Dead a serious work of horror. He uses some exceptional camera work to make that happen. Shots are framed beautifully to make sure you only see what Alvarez wants you to see, when he wants you to see it.

Lou Taylor Pucci, Jessica Lucas and Elizabeth Blackmore are very good at making the fear seem real. Shiloh Fernandez does a fair job as the fi lm’s ‘hero’. Of course stealing the show, as she should, is Jane Levy. She’s good as recovering addict Mia, and even better as possessed-by-a-demon Mia. It’s a good horror movie cast that screams with believable terror and dies horribly.

That all said I still don’t like the modern horror fi lm. Evil Dead is predictable, and fi lled with too much graphically de-tailed gore for my taste. I also have to admit I missed the camp. The thing that made the original Evil Dead great was its campiness and its sense of humour which the new one had very little of.

In the end this modern Evil Dead wasn’t my thing. I sup-pose I’m still hoping for an Army of Darkness reboot.

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Photo by LORRAINE PAYETTEShelagh Corbett and Teagan McLaren were just two of the performers at the Stonewater venue of the Open the Red Doors Concert held on April 6 in Gananoque. Two of about 20 groups of per-formers on the line-up, they volunteered their time to help raise money for the Gilda’s Club of Southeastern Ontario which will be opening its doors soon to those living with cancer. For more information on the club, or to donate, please go to www.gildasclubseo.org or contact them at (613)-507-3333, 1-877-507-3335 or [email protected].

CDSBEO celebrates one of its ownEMC News - Greg McNal-

ly is a familiar name around many tables in Catholic edu-cation across Canada. From committees to curriculums and from local school boards to national events, McNally has become a respected lead-er throughout his 40 years in education.

For his outstanding com-mitment to Catholic educa-tion in the country, McNally has been chosen as the 2013 recipient for the national Canadian Catholic School Trustees’ Association Justice James Higgins Award.

The CCSTA’s Higgins Award is presented annu-ally in memory of Canadian Catholic school trustee and jurist, the Honourable Jus-tice James Higgins. It refl ects recognition of an exceptional contribution to Catholic edu-cation in Canada.

Nominated by the Catho-lic District School Board of

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“It’s humbling to win the award,” he said. “It also rec-ognizes the work that others have done with you over the years.”

In the CDSBEO’s nomi-nation, the board stated that McNally is “well-known and respected for his faithful and faith-fi lled commitment to Catholic education.”

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National Volunteer WeekApril 21 - 27, 2013

Thank you Volunteersfor giving unselfishly of your time, and your life time’s worth of experience and knowledge, to the children and youth of Leeds and Grenville

CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTHOF LEEDS AND GRENVILLE

(613) 498-4844 or 1-800-809-2494

The Brockville and Area Special Olympics AthletesWould like to say “Thank You” to all the Coaches and

Volunteers who helped them be successful.“Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt”

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Helping others is a wonderful notion, and find-ing the time to do good in today’s hectic world can be problematic. Fortunately, it is never impossible. Volunteering is a bit like physical exercise: once you feel the benefits you will be more inclined to make room for it in your schedule. This is even truer during National Volunteer Week, which runs from April 21 to 27 this year.

Volunteers are typically people in their retirement years who want not only to be useful, but also to have a sense of purpose in their lives and to experience the

reward of contact with others. Many charitable orga-nizations and sports associations would have to close their doors without the contributions of these people who bring a ray of sunshine with meals on wheels, accompany the ill to medical appointments, coach youth sports teams, or share their life experience in guiding those who may have gone astray in their own lives.

Volunteering mobilizes people of all ages and all levels of society and provides us with inspirational role models. Volunteer work generates benefits for both

those who help and those who are helped. For proof ofthis, one only has to look at the rewarding experiences the majority of caregivers report after having put their own lives on hold in order to look after a loved one.

All these people, as well as the help groups they volunteer with, are indispensable to our society. After having been helped, many people suffering from a disability or a chronic illness feel ready to support theirpeers in turn.

Nothing can be more stimulating than such exchang-es between people with a shared reality.


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The YMCA of Brockville and Area thanks all of our Volunteers for their endless contributions!

At a dinner event on April 23, 2013 the YMCA of Brockville and Area will formally recognize the time and efforts our volunteers contribute to our success.

At that time, we will present the “Dr. Stanley Brown Volunteer of the Year Award”.

As well, we will present our “Spirit of the Y Youth Leadership Award” To an outstanding youth volunteer/group

We make every effort to extend a personal invitation to every volunteer. If for any reason your name has been omitted and you have not received your personal invitation, please contact:

Anna Hudson at 613-342-7961 ext.30 or [email protected]

YMCA ofBrockville and Area345 Park StreetBrockville, Ontario K6V 5Y7t. 613-342-7961 f. 613-342-8223www.brockvilley.com

Habitat for Humanity Thousand Islands / ReStore

are extremely proud of All our volunteers!

It would not be possible to operate and to be as

successful as we are without our volunteers.

Volunteers involved with the ReStore where we recycle and sell donated product for

revenue for our ‘Builds’. Volunteers are a very intricate

part of our success.

A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL VOLUNTEERS

In recognition of volunteer week (April 14-20, 2013) Gananoque and District Association for Community Living would like to recognize and show appreciation

to all of our valued volunteers.

Volunteers touch the heart and lift the spirits of many at Community Living.

BACLA would like to express a heartfelt thanks to the 40 volunteers that

dedicate their time and commitment to our agency

6 Glenn WoodSuite 100 Lower LevelBrockville, ON K6V 2T3613-342-2953

Loaves & Fishes

would like to extend our thanks to all our Volunteers who make our restaurant and mission a success.Without your dedication it

would not be possible.

BROCKVILLE MUSEUM5 Henry Street, Brockville, ON K6V 6M4Tel.: (613) 342-4397E-mail: [email protected]

“We couldn’t have done it without you!”

A BIG thank you to all our museum volunteers

Brockville M.E. Association

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dedication to the patients at both sites of Brockville General Hospital is

truly appreciatedThank you for making a difference For information on volunteering

Please call 613 345-5649 ext. 1254www.bgh-on.ca/VolunteerAssociation

To Canada’s 13.3 million volunteers, thank you!

Volunteering is part of who we are as Canadians. The Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada calls Canada “a smart and caring nation”. It’s our dedication to community involvement that has given us that reputation at home and around the globe. They strengthen our communities and make our country vibrant.Today, volunteers are involved in more ways than ever. Volunteers complete tasks from smartphones while waiting at a bus stop. They sign and share petitions. They govern organizations as board members. They lead rescue efforts when disasters strike. Every day, Canadians lend a hand to their neighbours and friends and many of them don’t realize that in doing so they’re volunteering.

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VOLUNTEERS CAST A BEAUTIFUL SHADOWNational Volunteer Week April 21 to 27, 2013National Volunteer Week is about inspiring,

recognizing and encouraging people to seek out imaginative ways to engage in their communities. It’s about demonstrating to the nation that by working

together, we have the fortitude to meet our challenges and accomplish our goals.

ST. LAWRENCE LODGELONG TERM CARE HOME

Established ~ 1970

The Committee of Management, the Residents and the Employees would like to express a

very special thank you to the many volunteers who give their time and continued service to

enhancing the quality of lifeat St. Lawrence Lodge.

The Auxiliary Volunteer Program (AVP), the Family Council, the Social Committee and the many family members, employees and friends

of the Lodge who continue to demonstrate our values of respect, quality service, resident

centered care and compassion.

Thank You for you enthusiasm and dedication.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, Staff, Police, Fire, EMS and Community Partners, we would like to thank

all of our dedicated volunteers, who so generously donate their time to help those in need.

Your warmth, compassion and commitment are truly appreciated by the Victim Services team and the

community you serve.Sonya Jodoin

Executive Director

Sadie BowenEmergency Services Coordinator

For more information or to become a volunteer, please call613-925-0155 or visit our website at www.vslg.ca.

A heartfelt thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers for contributing your time, talents and energies to our patients,

families and fundraising events.You help us help the community we serve.

The Board and Staff ofBrockville General Hospital

The Board and Staff of the Brockville & District Hospital Foundation

THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!

We appreciate our clients, members and board for their

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The Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley Fire & Emergency Services

wish to thank theVolunteer Firefighters & their Families

For their outstanding dedication, by responding to 201 Emergency responses and

dedicating 7,866 hours in 2012 to provide a safer community for everyone.“Our Family Helping Yours”

Leeds Grenville Chapter

Thank YouTo our 500 dedicated volunteers who

generously donate their time and talents for client services and fundraising.

To become a member or volunteer contact51 King E., Suite 102, Box 815, Brockville, ON K6V 5W1

613-342-6396 1-800-233-0811 e-mail: [email protected]

CANADIAN RED CROSS

VOLUNTEERS: PASSION. ACTION. IMPACT.Thanks for contributing to the lives of the vulnerable in our community, in our country and around the world.

YOU ARE AN ESSENTIAL PIECE OF OUR ORGANIZATION

The Royal Canadian LegionBrockville Branch 96

Thank All Of Our Supportersand Volunteers

We will continue to serveVeterans, Community, Seniors and Youth

180 Park Street, PO Box 36Brockville, Ont. K6V 5T7

Office: 345-0473 Bar: 342-7687

Maple View Lodge Volunteers have:

H - Helpful E - Extra Special A - Always there for the residents R - Really dedicated T - Talented skills

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“On behalf of the Board of Directors, the staff and the families of the Alzheimer Society of Leeds Grenville we would like to thank our many Volunteers for 25 years of unwavering support and dedication. Our success is dependent on our willing Volunteers to assist with our

many programs in the past as well as the future.”


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Mayors committee asks for government consideration into Capacity to Pay Bill

EMC News - During a meeting held recently in Prescott, the Eastern Ontario Mayors’ Committee (EOMC) endorsed Bill 44, Public Sector Capacity to Pay Act 2013, introduced at Queen’s Park by Progressive Conservative MPP Jim Wilson (Sim-coe-Grey) on Thursday, March 28.

Both MPP Wilson and Leeds-Grenville MPP Steve Clark attended this special meeting of the EOMC to give a presentation on Bill 44, which aims at reforming interest arbitration in Ontario. The bill introduces Ministry of Labour oversight to arbitration, requires that arbitrators provide full written reasons for their decisions, and establishes criteria that tie arbitration awards to the “capacity to pay” of local municipalities.

“This is pretty much exactly what the EOMC was looking for in terms of interest arbitration re-form that addresses the broken current system that has put our taxpayers on the hook for wildly es-calating public sector salaries,” said mayor Brett Todd of Prescott, chairman of the EOMC. “We en-courage the governing Liberal party to take a seri-ous look at this bill and get into a dialogue with the other parties and the municipalities of Ontario to move this issue forward and embrace real, mean-ingful reform with arbitration.”

Discussions were held as recently as Feb. 25 on the matter at the ROMA-OGRA Combined Con-ference in Toronto, where EOMC members met with Minister of Labour Yasir Naqvi , Progressive Conservative leader Tim Hudak and a number of members of his caucus, and members of the NDP caucus to encourage all three parties to work to-gether to fi x arbitration.

Highlights of Bill 44 of particular interest to the EOMC members are:

• requiring the Ministry of Finance to establish a “Capacity to Pay” Division that would collect and publish information about interest arbitration in the public sector so that the average taxpayer would be better informed about arbitration awards,

• establishing a roster of qualifi ed, Minister of Labour-approved arbitrators to replace the ad hoc system currently in place with no government oversight,

• setting forth an extensive list of criteria to be considered by arbitrators that includes the fi scal health of municipalities, comparisons with job po-sitions both inside and outside the public sector, and accounting for the impact on how municipal services might have to be reduced due to high ar-bitration awards,

• the requirement of arbitrators to assume a zero per cent tax increase in their decisions and not con-sider future municipal tax increases when justify-ing a capacity to pay.

Many EOMC members are hopeful that Bill 44 will rein in arbitration awards when it comes to escalating emergency services such as police and fi re.

“We can’t keep this up forever,” said Brockville mayor David Henderson. “Our municipalities are seeing the share of emergency services costs rising every year to the point where nearly 50 cents out of every tax dollar will soon be going straight to po-lice and fi re. We all value these services and don’t want to cut them, but we’re in a real bind here be-cause the arbitration-powered salary increases are pricing them out of reach.”

EOMC members were hopeful the Liberal gov-ernment would back Bill 44 when it came up for debate at Queen’s Park on Thursday, April 11.

Counties launches new strategic regional economic development plan

EMC News - The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Economic Development Depart-ment is moving forward with a strategy to sup-port and promote existing businesses while mar-keting the region to attract investors.

The new three-year regional economic de-velopment strategy presented to the Counties Council Governance and Finance Committee last Thursday makes helping local business and industry a top priority. There will be a focus on the agricultural, chemical and bio-product sec-tors. The plan also calls for a new Counties-wide tourism strategy as well as entrepreneurial and community development.

“It is estimated 80 per cent of new jobs are created by existing businesses so it is essential to work with our Leeds Grenville employers to fi nd out how to help them expand their operations and employee base,” said Ann Weir, manager of the Counties Economic Development Department.

“Whether it’s assisting a company to access provincial and federal funding, helping to iden-tify potential local suppliers or fi nding ways to make them more competitive, the spotlight will be on business retention and expansion,” said Weir

“We are seeing positive results from the

United Counties decision to work regionally on economic development,” said Leeds Grenville Warden Ron Holman.

The new Counties website, www.leedsgren-ville.com, was launched in 2012 to be an acces-sible, continuously updated repository of infor-mation for residents, visitors, investors, business and industry. Maintaining and updating the web-site is a major part of the economic readiness toolkit and will continue to be a priority, Weir said. With this undertaken, the goal is now to ex-pand into new areas over the next three years.

The department will prepare a tourism strat-egy to address the role of the Counties. The goal will be to design a sustainable model that increases marketplace positioning and growth opportunities to increase visitor spending and in-vestments. Developing and supporting business attraction opportunities is another priority in the plan. Counties will work with regional, provin-cial and federal agencies to increase the profi le of the region and to source investor leads.

Several new marketing tools will be devel-oped this year as part of the plan. The market-ing strategy includes the creation of promotional videos, a regional guide, an e-newsletter and a presence on social media platforms.


HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAYDoris Andress (nee DeWolfe)

April 21, 1933With love from your family

HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAYAllister MacNaughton

April 17, 2013Love from your family

HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAYto

Mary WillowsCome help Mary celebrate her birthday on Saturday April 27th from 1–4 p.m. in the common room, Harbourview Condos,

3 Apple St. Brockville.Best wishes only please.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!Friends welcome to join us in celebrating

Mary Stocker’s 90th Birthdayon Saturday, April 20th

2:00 - 4:30 p.m.at the Wedgewood Retirement Resort,

Lower Level15 Market St. West, Brockville

JAMESON-MCDOUGALL MCDOUGALL - SEAMANMr. and Mrs. Robert McDougall of Brockville and Brian Jameson and the late Shirley Jameson of Solihull Englandand David and Sandra Seaman of Charleston Lake are happy to announce the engagments of their children, SeanMcDougall and Bev Jameson and Meghan McDougall and Curtis Seaman. Sean and Bev reside in Mission B.C.,Meghan and Curtis in Brockville. We wish our children joy as they prepare for their marriages.

In loving memory of my beloved wife,Cassandra Windle-Cooper who passed away April 21, 2010You never said I’m leavingYou never said goodbyeYou were gone before I knew itAnd only God knew why.A million times I needed you,A million times I criedIf love alone could have saved you,You never would have died.In life I loved you dearlyIn death I love you stillIn my heart you hold a placeThat no one could ever fill.It broke my heart to lose you,But you didn’t go alone,For part of me went with youThe day God took you home.My angel Cass, taken from me Way too soon-Love always your loving husband,Greg xoxo

Our Famous FISH FRY is back!Sponsored by St. Philip Neri Church

ToledoSunday, April 21st

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Adults $12.00Children 12 & under $6.00

Takeout Available(Pork for non-fish lovers)All made with pride by the

Women & Men of St. Philip Church

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Featuring Big Time ProductionsToledo Legion

Saturday April 27th3 Course Dinner

Cocktails 6pm | Show 7pmTickets $45.00/person

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End of Winter BBQ, May 4, 5 p.m. Entertainment: Mark Bergman. Tickets: $15 in advance. Brockville Club 613-342-3494 or Ian 613-803-0586. Public welcome.

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IN MEMORIAM

SHEFFIELD, M. Eileen - In loving memory of a dear mother, mother-in-law and grandmother who passed away one year ago, April 19, 2012. The moment you diedOur hearts broke in twoOne side filled with memoriesThe other died with you.We often lay awake at nightWhen the world is fast asleepAnd take a walk down memory laneWith tears upon our cheeks.Remembering you is easyWe do it every dayBut missing you is a heartacheThat never goes away-Always missed bysons- Roger (Lynne)Gary (Shirley)grandchildren-Danielle and Todd SpencerJoe and Jen Sheffield

FOR SALE

12’ Cedar Rails, $3.50/each. Pickets, 7’-9’, $1.50/each. Call 613-283-3629.

2006 Jayco 29’ Feather light trailer. Model 29N front queen bed, 1 tip out, air, surround sound, 3 burner/stove, full size fridge. This is a one owner trailer and light weight. Ex-cellent condition. $11,000 or best offer. Call 613-348-1506.

Anti sway bars 2-5/16” ball and receiver, good for up to 12,000 lb trailer. In new condition $275. 613-342-8281.

Antique Diningroom Set. Red oak, 105 years old. Buffet, china cabinet, 6 chairs, table extends 2 leaf’s, very good condi-tion, $3,000. 613-624-5277.

Disability Equipment- Wheelchair (Patriot Inva-care), mint condition, $550; Expresso Lite adult walker (only used 4 months) $300; Bathtub arm $25; Bath bench with-out back $25; Push walker $20. 613-267-4463 after 5:30 weekdays.

For all your Glass Needs- Mirror, Plexiglass, Lexan, Thermos, Showers, Stove, and Screen Replacement. Residential and Commer-cial. Leeds Glass (613)345-2032.

Gazebo. Oval with dome top, 12.5’x9.5’, full mos-quito netting, 2 canopy tops, new $400, sell for $120. Phone 613-923-2593.

Large telescope, hard-wood floors in boxes, TV, bikes, air hockey table, cast iron table and 4 chairs, lamps, utensils. 613-345-0606.

Lumber- Board & Batten, 1x10 in eight and ten ft. lengths at 80 cents per lin. ft. Battens 20 cents per lin. ft. Also will cut to suit. Cus-tom portable sawmilling available. (613)283-7334.

Rocking chair, $50; Com-puter games and control-ler, $50. 613-925-2557.

Used tin, assortment of 2” lumber, plywood, hewn beams, barn boards, steel burning barrels and plastic barrels. Will tear down old buildings. Rosie’s Demoli-tion and Recycling. (613)926-2264.

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The YMCA is a charity determined to build a healthy community through program delivery,

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We are looking for volunteers to lead the organization. These individuals should care

deeply about health and community growth and be committed to the YMCA mission,

vision and values.

Contact Cyndy for Nomination Forms [email protected]

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Request to receive expressions of interest by April 30, 2013

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MOREAU, Greg, “Moon” - In loving memory of a dear husband who passed away April 19, 2012.Though you are no longer here,Wonderful memories comfort meAnd your smiles & gentle wisdomContinue to light my way.I remember you with affection & loveThe conversations we had,The plans we made & fulfilledThe events we enjoyed togetherAnd the love we shared.I’m so glad I met and loved youAnd walked with you awhileOn this journey we call life.-Loving and missing youAnnis

MOREAU, Greg – In loving memory of a dear Dadwho passed away April 19, 2012I’ll always remember that special smileYour caring heart and the warm embrace you always gave me.You always being there for Mom & me no matter what.I’ll always remember you, DadBecause there’ll never be anotherTo replace you in my life or my heartAnd the love I’ll always have for you.-Missing and loving youSpence

IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM

PINELUMBER

Pine Board & Batten10” & 12”

Air Dried 2 yearsDressed 3 Sides

$800/1000 bf2” Batten 20¢/lf

6” V-joint6” Tongue & Groove Flooring

70¢/lfRandom Lengths

6’ - 16’1000 - 1300/b.f./bundle

Complete steel roofing & siding packagesBob Perkins 613-342-6030

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Starting at $5,990

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CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACES

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RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL Grass Trimming, Lawn Mowing and Rolling, Weed Management, Seeding and Fertilizing,

Spring and Fall Clean Up.

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FOR SALE

Viking, apartment size fridge and stove, $350/both. Sold as a set only. Dryer, $175. Bath-room sink unit, complete. 613-342-7330.

FIREWOOD

Firewood- Cut, split and delivered or picked up. Dry seasoned hardwood or softwood from $50/face cord. Phone Greg Knops (613)658-3358, cell (613)340-1045.

MUSIC

Certifi ed piano techni-cian, with Piano Techni-cian’s Guild, extensive experience with tuning, re-pairing and rebuilding. Contact Grant Pattingale at 6 1 3 - 2 8 4 - 8 3 3 3 , 1-877-742-6648 or www.piano4u.ca

Pianist for Church services -using piano, keyboard, or organ. Interested persons call 269-3650 or email: [email protected] for information.

FOR SALE

LAWN & GARDEN

COMPUTER

A+ certifi ed tech is available for repairs to your computer woes. Sys-tem Factory Restores $50. f a c e b o o k . c o m / deadcomputerbrockvil le deadcomputerbrockville@ gmail.com (613)340-7637.

Dell computer and printer. xps 8300 computer, win-dows 7, printer is Dell 1135n. Asking $2,500. Please only serious buyer. Call 613-455-6212.

ANTIQUES &COLLECTIBLES

Ottawa Military HeritageShow. Sat. April 27, 2013, 9-3. Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroofe Ave., Ot-tawa. Peter (613)256-1105. (Free Ap-praisals).

LAWN & GARDEN

Empire Lawn Maintenance.Specializing in Lawn and Property Maintenance in-cluding: Cutting, rolling and trimming, Spring and fall cleanup, Tree trimming and pruning, Minor land-scaping. Fully Insured Contact: (613)925-0334.

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

ANNOUNCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

FOR SALE


SALES AND SERVICE

12034 Cty. Rd. 3 (Main St.) Winchester 613-774-2000

2009 ChevSilverado 1500 LS

4x4, 152,000km, AC, CC, PL, PM,PW, 4.8L, New 5” lift ,

New Mickey Thompson 33’s & Rims, Black, Clean Car

Proof, Certified - $23,900.00, tax & licence fee extra.

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Financing & Warranties Available!www.westportmotors.ca

2008 Pontiac G52 door, auto, air, 72 km, black

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An Exciting New Choicefor Adult Living

If you are looking for independent, active adult apartment living, near Ottawa, yet away from the hectic city pace, BonLen Place offers you a secure community with active lifestyle.

Offering 2 Bedroom Suites

* Kitchen with stainless steel appliances* Walk-in tub with showers* Climate controlled heating & air conditioning* In-suite storage

* Large common room

For more information please call613-341-1195

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Meadowview ManorIndependent Senior Living

in a Country Settingclose to Brockville.

One and Two Bedroom Units Available

Lots of amenities. Opening May 1, 2013

Inquire at 613-802-4442

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Trillium Health Care Products is a growing contract manufacturer of high quality pharmaceutical products. Our product lines include a number of recognized brands and notable blue chip multi-national and domestic companies in the North American marketplace. Located in the beautiful 1000 Islands region in Eastern Ontario, our dynamic business has immediate openings for the following progressive position.

Senior Chemist - Contract 12 monthsReporting to the QC Supervisor, Finished Products / Stability, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing support to laboratory functions including meeting product release schedules by reviewing and approving test data, guiding lab staff through investigative steps, preparing/reviewing method transfer/verification protocols and meeting GMP requirements for documentation.

The functions of this position include:

as required to meet schedules.

procedures and initiate appropriate change control measures to implement.

Prerequisites for this position:The successful candidate will have:

If you are a qualified person for this position please forward your resume in confidence to:

Human Resources Trillium Health Care Products 2337 Parkedale Ave. Brockville, Ontario K6V 5W5 Fax: (613) 342-5330 E-mail in Word format: [email protected]

Trillium Health Care Products Inc. 2337 Parkedale Avenue,

Brockville, Ontario K6V 5W5Fax: (613) 342-5330

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BROCK KING PROPERTIES

NOW RENTINGNewly Updated Apartments

Loyalist VillageBachelor from ............... $550 inclusive1 bedroom from ........... $675 inclusive2 bedroom from ........... $750 inclusive

Contact Superintendents at760 & 770 Laurier + 1340 & 1350 Kensington 613-498-1646780, 790, 800 Laurier + 1360 Kensington 613-341-9233

Glenn Wood Place Bachelor from .........................$550 1 bedroom + Den ...................$765 2 bedroom from .....................$800

includes utilities, parking and basic cableContact Superintendents at

5, 9, 13, 17, 21 Glenn Wood ..........613-246-6504 10 Glenn Wood .....................613-246-6504 20 & 30 Glenn Wood .............. 613-865-9450

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includes utilities and parking

GOING FAST!Office for Conway,

Shofield and Front at 91 Front St. W.

Beautiful 1 & 2 bdrm suites & 2 bdrm TH, GREAT VALUE, FANTASTIC MOVE IN INCENTIVES! Lovely suites, on-site mgmt, basic cable

incl., laundry, events!DROP IN TODAY!

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Spring FlingApril 27, 8pm-12amRoebuck Community Hall7024 County Road 18

Featuring: Frankie and the Knuckleheads. Includes Midnight hot/cold buffet.

For details & songlist Visit www.roebuckhall.ca

Tickets: evening 613-658-3159 Just minutes from

Brockville and Kemptville.

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Destination weddings, reunions, seminars, family gatherings, at sea or on land. We can help you with all the details involved in planning a group trip. Contact Expedia CruiseShipCenters Brockville to plan your dream

cruise vacation: 613-345-0500

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TRAVEL/VACAT/COTTG

FOR RENT

VEHICLES

FOR RENT

TRAVEL/VACAT/COTTG

FOR RENT

VEHICLES

FOR RENT

TRAVEL/VACAT/COTTG

FOR RENT

VEHICLES

FOR RENT

COMING EVENTS

FOR RENT

HELP WANTED

FOR RENT

HELP WANTED

Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH) is a full-service hospital that responds to the needs of our community, from childbirth and child care to complex care and geriatrics. We are a hub site for cancer care, dialysis and cataract surgery and offer specialty clinics with visiting specialists from Ottawa Hospitals.

WDMH currently has opportunities for the following positions:

Dietary Aide – Casual (Food Service Worker Certification required)

Housekeeping Attendant – CasualFor further details and a complete list of qualifications for these positions, please visit our website at www.wdmh.on.ca Please forward your resume to the attention of: Manager, Recruitment, Compensation and Benefits, WDMH, 566 Louise Street, Winchester, Ontario K0C 2K0 before April 26, 2013. You may also fax your resume to 613-774-7231 or email to [email protected] We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. CL

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LAWN & GARDEN

Lawn Tractor, $1100. Sears Craftsman, YS 4500, 21 hp, 42’ deck. Mulch cover, 3 yrs. old, new bat-tery. Call 613-341-7750.

WANTED

2 Person Spa. 110 volt plug-in. Also hot tub. 613-342-6526.

Push 2 Cycle lawn mower. Must be in good running condition. Phone 613-925-3817.

HELP WANTED

WANTED

Wanted for scrap: cars, trucks, vans, farm machin-ery, metal, appliances, hot water tanks, furnaces, oil tanks, batteries, pickup available. Call anytime 613-543-9071.

VEHICLES

1993 Plymouth Sundance, low mileage, 132,000 km, 4 door, air. 613-925-5232.

HELP WANTED

VEHICLES

1998 Dodge Stratus, 220,000 km, body, motor and transmission in great condition, $600 as is o.b.o. 613-498-9696.

HELP WANTED MOTORCYCLES

2007 Honda VTX 1300, 43,800km, engine size 1300. This bike is in great shape. It comes with leath-er saddle bags, extra chrome plus Sirius radio with speakers. New bat-tery. A well maintained bike, it is always stored in-side. Call 613-342-5427.

HELP WANTED

TRAILERS / RV’S

2001 Westwind trailer,26’. a/c, awning, new deck, 15” tires, queen bed, double and single bunk, pull-out couch, table goes down. $7,500. 613-345-0766.

FARM

3 yr. registered Herefordbull. Good genetics. Quiet, halter broke. Proven easy calving. Excellent heifer bull. 613-926-2372.

ASP Contractors. Airless spray painting and power washing. Farms, cottages, houses, factories, fences, tanks. Corn, glass and sandblasting. New steel roofs installed. Roofs screw-nailed and boards replaced. Eavestroughs and gutter guards in-stalled. Fully insured. Call George (800)589-1375 or cell (613)827-8485.

Ford 7700 80 h.p. $8,950; MF 165 loader $5,450; IH 384 loader $4,750; NH TL90 4x4 loader $25,750. 613-223-6026.

Massey 880 semi-mount, 16” plow. $2,500 o.b.o. Call 613-342-6526.

TOM’S CUSTOMAIRLESS PAINTINGSpecializing in roof barn & aluminum/

vinyl siding painting*30 years experience.*Screw nailing and

roof repairs.Insured and Bonded

Free Estimates(613)283-8475

LIVESTOCKCharolais Heifers, One and two years, bred cows. Young cows with calves at their side. Bull and stock-ers. Easterbrook Farms. 613-925-4557.

Wanted to buy, horses, colts and ponies, all types. Contact Bob Perkins at (613)342-6030.

PETS

Pet Grooming small to large, dogs and cats. Brushing, bathing, shave downs, trims etc. Call Bo-nita 613-926-0417.

Set your dog free with a Dogwatch Hidden Fence System. Service and in-stallation of any system. 1 ( 8 0 0 ) 6 4 7 - 3 3 0 7 . www.dogwatchontario.ca

The Cat’s Couch cat sit-ting, keep your cat healthy, happy and safe at home while you are away. Jo-Anne Blair RVT 613-802-1563.

MORTGAGES

Martel Mortgages. First time homebuyers, self-em-ployed, no income, low rates OAC. Mike Martel Mortgage Broker (613)345-5284 FSCO 11963.

Mortgage Solutions Purchases, Consolida-tions, Construction. Lower than bank posted rates (OAC) On-Site Pri-vate Funds for credit is-sues, discharged bankrupts and BFS without proven income. Chase Financial 1-613-384-1301 Chase Financial o/b 835289 Ontario Inc. Brokerage License #10876

Thinking of buying a home, refinancing your mortgage, consolidating debts? Save money, call 24-hour hotline 1-800-935-0626 ext 1. www.centum.ca/stella_kemdirim. Centum Power Financial Inc. #11993, 1-866-707-2733.

FOR RENT

2 adjoining rooms, unfur-nished, 1/2 bath, kitchen privileges, non-drinker, Lyn area, $500/monthly, all inclusive. Phone 613-342-5418.

Robert Nash Excavating Inc. is seeking an experienced dump truck driver. Must have a DZ license, and a clean drivers abstract. AZ license would be an asset. Pay rate based on experience. Benefit package available. Resumes must be submitted by fax 613-659-2385 or email [email protected].


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The Rideau St. Lawrence Real Estate Board is currently seeking a full-time Executive Officer. The successful candidate will ensure the efficient and effective management of day-to-day operations and will report to the Board of Directors, through the president.

Qualifications include:

designation

with a board of directors, committees, task forces and over 200 members

well as promotional capabilities and presentation skills

of internal and external stakeholders

considered an asset

Salary Range:$40,000 to $43,000 plus benefits, commensurate with experience

Please provide a cover letter and resume, in confidence to: [email protected]

Deadline for application is Wednesday April 30, 2013Only qualified candidates will be contacted

Don’t accept less than you are worth! If you are transitioning to your next employment our Career Management service generates realistic options perhaps never considered plus a strategic plan to land your next position.Recently Our Clients Accepted Outstanding Career Positions InLeadership: Executive Director, Senior & Middle ManagementProfessionals: Logistics, Accounting, Engineering, TechnicalOutside-the-Box: Educational & Medical Tourism, Not-For-Profit, Project Management, Entrepreneurship

C.W. ArmstrongCanada’s LeadingCareer Specialist

ICTR IncH.O. Brockville, ON

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CAREER HUNTING IN OTTAWA & EASTERN ONTARIOMANAGERS ● PROFESSIONALS ● TECHNICAL

$60,000 - $175,000 SALARY RANGE & 7 – 30 YEARS EXPERIENCERestructured Relocating/Relocated Unemployed 2nd Career Options

FOR RENT

House to rent in Brock-ville, April 1 long term. If you don’t smoke and don’t own a pet, email me for full description and photo-graphs of a spotless, 9 year old, energy efficient, Victorian reproduction house, on a quiet Victorian street with a small fenced garden, parking, deck, laundry, air conditioning, gas fire in the living room, downtown in the West End overlooking the Brock Trail within walking distance of the river, shops, banks and restaurants. Interested in renting for at least a year at $1,500 monthly, unfurnished, plus utilities? Then I look forward to hearing from you, [email protected]

Large basement apart-ment, 1204 sq. ft. Private entrance, laundry, air con-ditioning, central location, no smoking inside. Available immediately. 613-923-2147

HELP WANTED

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter in confidence to: [email protected] by September 5, 2012

Cruickshank, a leading roadbuilder and aggregate supplier located in Ontario and Alberta, has an immediate seasonal opening in our Kemptville Quality Control lab for the following position:

AGGREGATE LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Qualifications

Civil Engineering Technician diploma an asset Minimum 2 years of work experience in a construction quality control testing environment Direct knowledge of quality control methodologies Highly motivated and self-directed, capable of multitasking, and able to work with minimal supervision. Consistent accuracy in creating and reviewing technical documentation Competent in Microsoft Office, and other common applications General working knowledge of roadway construction practices Canadian Council of Independent Laboratories (CCIL) Certification an asset

Responsibilities Obtain samples of all materials scheduled for testing in accordance with the organization’s sampling protocol Perform laboratory and/or field testing to produce reliable and precise results Record and report data from all analysis and tests in the prescribed time and form. Ensure full customer satisfaction Perform duties compliant with Health and Safety protocols to ensure a safe work environment

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To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to: [email protected] by April 24, 2013

Cruickshank Construction Ltd., a leading roadbuilder and aggregate supplier located in Ontario and Alberta, has an immediate opening for the following seasonal position:

Quality Control Technician (Materials – Nuclear Densometer)

The QC Technician will ensure that the quality control standards and procedures are met.

Qualifications

Civil Engineering Technologist designation and/or related experience in civil construction/engineering Experience in construction quality control would be an asset Must possess excellent communication and computer skills Able to review contract documents, contract specifications and project plans Experience using nuclear gauges is an asset Strong work ethic and a positive team attitude Strong knowledge of OHSA Willing to travel

Responsibilities

Monitor material produced and placed using nuclear densometer gauge Document information and review with field staff Work with consultant staff and/or the owner to achieve Quality Assurance samples as per contract requirements Ensure all QA sampling is completed per contract requirements

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Canarm Ltd. is a world marketer and manufacturer of air moving, lighting and related environmental products supplying distributors for residential, agricultural, and commercial markets. We currently have an opening at our Brockville location for a:

Key duties will include: installing, constructing, maintaining, upgrading, and fabricating machinery and equipment according to the direction given; working within precise limits or standards of accuracy, and logical step-by-step procedures in work; planning, solving problems, and decision making; working with the Engineering department on prototype work; and maintaining plant systems.

Minimum Requirements: must be experienced in reading schematics, drawings, and technical instructions; must have a thorough understanding of working with steel, wood, fluid mechanics (hydraulics and pneumatics), and all components; must have knowledge of precision tools, such as vernier calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, levels, gauge blocks, and alignment tooling; must have the ability to perform welding, such as arc, mig, and tig welding; must be capable to operate a lathe, grinder, and milling machine in order to customize parts or perform repairs; must be able to move, assemble, install, troubleshoot, and repair machinery and equipment such as shafting, precision bearings, gear boxes, motors, mechanical clutches, hoists, pulleys, and forklifts; must be willing to work rotating shifts, be safety conscious, and able to direct others within the scope of the work assigned.

If you would like a challenging and rewarding position in a fast-paced environment, we’d like to hear from you. Please send your resume, covering letter, and work-related references by April 30, 2013 to:

MAINTENANCE I

Canarm Ltd.Human Resources Coordinator

PO Box 367, 2157 Parkedale AvenueBrockville, Ontario K6V 5V6

Email: [email protected]: 613-342-8437

Web-site: www.canarm.com

Canarm is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all the respondents for their interest in Canarm; however, only those granted an interview will be contacted.

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Tuesday, April 23 3 - 4:30pmSafety for Youth in the Workplace

Wednesday, April 24 3 - 4:30pmSummer Jobs Service Information Session

Tuesday, April 30 3 - 4:30pmResume / Cover Letter / Job Search

Wednesday, May 1 3 - 4:30pmSummer Jobs Service Information Session

Monday, May 6 3 - 4:30pmInterview Preparation

Tuesday, May 7 3 - 4:30pmNew to WorkforceAll workshops are held at the Employment

and Education CentrePlease register at 613-498-2111 or by

email [email protected]

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613-498-2111 or 1-800-926-0777

105 Strowger Blvd., Brockvillewww.eecentre.com

EEC: Your Summer Job Connection in Leeds and

GrenvilleYou can register for the Summer Jobs Service anytime! However, if you’d like some in-person information or training, why not register for the following workshops by calling 613-498-2111, emailing [email protected] or registering on our website at www.eecentre.com

SMALL ENGINES MECHANICLocal lawn & garden repair centre requires a small engine Mechanic. Preference will be given to individuals whom are licensed. Competitive wages with benefits.

Email resume to [email protected]

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Move-in incentive, Cardi-nal. 1 and 2 bedroom apts. New, secure, senior’s building. Fridge, stove, laundry, parking. $485/$525 plus hydro. 613-652-2885 or 613-802-1634.

Prescott- 1 bedroom plus. 1 block from post office, 2nd level, very clean and fresh, lovely apartment. Eat-in kitchen, parking, large yard with patio. First and last, references. Available May 1. Pets on approval. $740 all inclu-sive. Call 613-246-2293 or 613-925-0720 leave mas-sage.

Prescott Rare Opportunity one and two bedroom apartments. Suitable for seniors, well maintained. Appliances, parking in-cluded. GK3 Group w w w . g k 3 . c a 613-499-3293.

HELP WANTED

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GET YOUR CHOLESTEROL IN CHECK

Limit your intake of saturated fat found mainly in red meat and high-fat dairy products.


SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LEEDS AND THE THOUSAND ISLANDS

Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on April 25, 2013, at the Municipal Office, 1233 Prince Street, P.O. Box 280, Lansdowne ON K0E 1L0.

The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Municipal Office, 1233 Prince Street, Lansdowne.

Description of Land:

Roll N0. 08 12 812 025 43200 000; PIN 44218-0409(LT); Island 91A Plan 120 in the St. Lawrence River in front of Township of Lansdowne; Leeds/Thousand Islands; File No.11-08

Minimum Tender Amount: $8,213.92

Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount.

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.

This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and the relevant land transfer tax.

The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.

Note: HST may be payable by successful purchaser.

For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, visit: www.OntarioTaxSales.ca or if no internet access available, contact:

Jackie Jonkman AMCT Deputy Treasurer The Corporation of the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands 1233 Prince Street P.O. Box 280 Lansdowne, ON K0E 1L0 (613) 659-2415 [email protected] CL425802_0328

GENIVARis looking to hire one or more interns for

their mechanical engineering teamfor the Brockville location.

We are looking for an engaged self-starterwith strong mechanical aptitudeto work with an established team

on a wide range of technical projects.Key strengths/skills include CAD

(AutoCAD), technical document writing and mathematical spreadsheets.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in (or have already completed) an engineering

degree or technical diploma program.Start date approximately May 1st and

end date August 30th.Regular business hours span Mon.-Fri.,

full time, temporary.Intern positions may lead to future

employment opportunities if available.Please forward resume to GENIVAR 4502 Hanna Dr.

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CARE GIVERS FOR MALEYOUTH RESIDENCEPosition available for an active,

enthusiastic person to work with male youth.Full-time staff to work on floor.

A Must:Work IndependentlySelf MotivatedDriver’s License and car

BROCKVILLE & SHANLY AREAFax resume to: 613-498-2905or send to: Woodcock Youth Centre3923 County Road 26RR2, Brockville Ont. K6V 5T2email: [email protected] Phone Calls. C

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Ready for a New Career?That’s Where Willis College Comes In!

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FOREMAN and LABOURERSExperienced excavations and site servicing/sewer Foreman and Labourers wanted.GPS layout and grades experience will be an asset.

Permanent position at Perth location. Apply via email to Jim Ghinn

[email protected] or call 613-267-4265

CONTRACTORSINSTALLERS

Busy local Renovations Business is seeking experienced Window and

Door Installers. 3-5 Years Experience Preferred.

Pay based on experience.Please send resume to:

St. Lawrence EMC Box#0001 7712 Kent Blvd. Brockville, ON K6V 7H60r Email to: [email protected]

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RUST REPAIRSComplete Body Repairs

& PaintingHALL’S BODY

SHOPOpen Mon-Fri 8-5, Sat 8-12 Kilkenny Rd. just off Hwy. 29613-342-4908

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Gerry Hudson Kingston 613-449-1668

Sales Representative Rideau Town and Country Realty Ltd, Brokerage

613-273-5000

Mobile Home: $33,000. Spacious 68’x14’ 2 bedroom unit. Good condition, terms.Mallorytown: Rural, private, surveyed, treed lot with partly constructed, new, 2000 sq. ft., dwelling and garage. $99,000 o.b.o.Hobby/horse farm: 112 acres. Classy, like new 7 room bungalow, large modern barn. $279,500. Waterfront (1,000’) campground: 50 campsites, 4 cottages, licenced coffee shop. Motivated seller in Land-O-Lakes area.Salsbury Ave.: Brockville. Red brick 6 room bunga-low. Hardwood floors. On large level lot. Full useable basement, paved drive. $147,000.Westport: Majestic hilltop 10 room home. 24 min. from Kingston. Steeped in Bedford Mills history. 6.3 acres, garage, artist studio, 546’ waterfront. $289,000.

WANTED

Contractor buys properties in need of repair or reno-vation for top cash price.Cash Buyer seeking small hobby or horse farm with reasonable barn and house. Any location considered.Property Wanted: Top cash for waterfront home or large cottage, easy commuting distance to Brockville, Belleville or Kingston.

COMING EVENTS

BYTOWN ANTIQUE NOSTALGIA & Bottle Show & Sale. Sunday April 28th 9am-3pm. Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe.(Ottawa) Wide variety, Admission $5.00 Info: [email protected]

TENDERS

REAL ESTATESERVICES

COMING EVENTS

Perth/Lanark Gun, Hunting & Sportsman Show. We are back in our original location at the Perth Arena, 2 Beckwith St., East Perth. April 20 and 21. Info: ( 9 0 5 ) 6 2 3 - 1 7 7 8 . Admission $6.00, Sat. 9-4, Sun. 9-3. Hunting, Fishing, O u t d o o r s . New/Used/Collectible.

TENDERS

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED

TENDERS TENDERS

613-284-2000

LARGE SELECTION OF QUALITY FURNITURE

Huge 10,000 sq ft

Indoor Showroom!Huge 10,000 sq ft

Indoor Showroom!

One of the Largest

in the

Ottawa Valley!

One of the Largest

in the

Ottawa Valley!

and OutdoorBuilding!

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Cottage rental (by week, month or summer) and docking space available, also parking space. Charleston Lake Bait and Tackle, 848 Water Street, Athens. 613-924-9229, 613-924-7033.

WORK WANTED

HELP WANTED

CAREERDEVELOPMENT

GARAGE SALE

VACATION/COTTAGES

For sale by owner. Sylvia Lake, USA. 1 hour from Ogdensburg border, new cottage, vinyl siding. Must see. Kitchen, dining room, 3 or 4 bedrooms, steel roof, wrap-around deck with beautiful view, 1 acre lot. $165,000 US. 613-652-2129.

Pet Friendly Cottage Chris-tie Lake, sleeps 11, lots of privacy. Contact for pictures. [email protected]

Quiet Adult Campground. All services, near Merrick-ville, Ontario. Rideau Rive, Petangue, tennis, fishing, telephone. $1,200 per sea-son. 613-269-4664.

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED

CAREERDEVELOPMENT

GARAGE SALE

VACATION/COTTAGES

Summer at the Lake/Spring Fishing. From $300/week, free kids pro-gram. Let us host fishing derby for $1,295, 50+ peo-ple www.christielakecot-tages.com 613-267-3470.

HELP WANTED

AZ DRIVERS, Many fleet options at Celadon Cana-da. Dedicated Lanes; life-style fleet with weekends off: Intra-Canada or Inter-national. O/O and Lease opportunities. Join our success. Call 1 - 8 5 5 - 8 1 8 - 7 9 7 7 www.driveceladoncana-da.com

Cleaning person/house-keeper. Dependable per-son to clean house for professional couple (no children), one day per week. References re-quired. Please call 613-345-3493 after 5 p.m.

CAREERDEVELOPMENT

GARAGE SALE

HELP WANTED

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Rose Scale Ltd. is look-ing for a Technician with a DZ License. We are looking for some-one that is mechanically inclined, in good physi-cal condition and has a clean drivers abstract and a clean criminal record. Welding,as well as math and electrical knowledge is an asset. Please apply by fax to 613-962-3893.

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Come join our team. Per-sonal service profession-al? (reflexologist, accupuncturist, registered massage therapist, etc., whatever you are), we have a place for you. Brockville’s busiest salon. For more information please call 613-923-2147.

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Book your spring clean-up and planting. Give Frank a call. Phone 613-342-9287.

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Ontario Trillium Foundation invests in local community groups

EMC News - The Ontario Trillium Founda-tion (OTF) is investing in 25 not-for-profi t and charitable organizations in Quinte, Kingston and Rideau. Including the Brockville and Area Community Living Association, Children’s Mental Health of Leeds and Grenville, The Township of Elizabethtown Kitley and others throughout the area.

The Brockville & Area Community Living Association will be receiving $57,500 over one year to install an elevator to ensure barrier-free access in one group home as well as access to recreational facilities, which will increase the well-being of the organization’s residents.

Children’s Mental Health of Leeds & Gren-ville, as lead organization on this collaborative will receive $75,000 over one year to hire a sustainability contractor who will raise funds and develop protocols to increase the capacity and sustainability of the Making Play Possible program so that it can continue to benefi t over 500 local children each year.

The Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley will receive $125,200 over one year to make the new venue more accessible and purchase equipment for the library to increase member-ship and circulation and the opportunity for better community programming on site.

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Museum Corporation is receiving $68,000 over two years to expand the organization’s capacity to raise funds, offer programming and developments, which will benefi t its 5,000 an-nual visitors in Smiths Falls and surrounding area.

A province-wide grant Greenbelt Fund has been developed in the amount of $199,100 over two years to support Ontariofresh.ca, an online networking and marketing website that connects bulk buyers and sellers of Ontario food. A ‘one-stop-shop’ for local and sustain-able Ontario foods, Ontariofresh.ca was cre-ated to spur the development of a local food supply chain. Funding will be used to engage, educate, and train key stakeholders across On-tario on how to use this innovative networking tool.

Many of the grants announced last week support community organizations to increase their impact and create sustainable benefi ts for residents and their communities. OTF funding will be used to create more opportunities for engagement in community life for families and individuals of all ages and abilities through improved community activities, programs and infrastructure.

In addition to local Community grants, OTF is announcing 38 province-wide grants. The

social and economic impact of this broad fund-ing to larger organizations will benefi t commu-nities across the province. An example is the Greenbelt Fund, as mentioned above.

“Our government recognizes the important role the Ontario Trillium Foundation plays in helping to enhance the quality of life for all Ontarians by building healthier and more vi-brant communities. OTF helps not-for-profi t and charitable organizations better deliver on their mission and make the most of invest-ments through partnership, collaboration and inclusive programs for the benefi t of all,” Mi-chael Chan, Ontario Minister of Tourism, Cul-ture and Sport, explained.

“OTF invests for impact in the community. Our funding enables community groups to keep their focus on their missions. We are suc-cessful in achieving our own mission only to the extent that grant recipients create lasting, meaningful results,” Elizabeth Heately, chair of the Grant Review Team for Quinte, Kings-ton and Rideau, OTF commented.

A leading grant-maker in Canada, the Ontar-io Trillium Foundation strengthens the capac-ity of the voluntary sector through investments in community-based initiatives. An agency of the government of Ontario, OTF helps build healthy and vibrant communities.

New tourism investment into The Great Waterway supports festivals and events

EMC News - The Great Waterway is excited to announce 22 festivals in the region have been awarded a total of $966,018 in Celebrate Ontario 2013 funding. This is an increase of $155,000 in comparison to last year’s Celebrate Ontario funding granted to regional festival and events and an increase of four applications approved. Celebrate Ontario is an annual funding program offered by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport that helps new and existing festivals and events enhance their programs, activities and services. This support helps grow tourism in the province by making it easier for event organizers to offer new and improved experiences that will attract more tour-ists and increase visitor spending.

“Developing and maintaining events have become increasingly important to the success and sustainability of our re-gions attractions. South Eastern Ontario festivals continue to grow and prosper and greatly contribute to the economic impact in The Great Waterway,” said Stephen Paul, Chair of the South East-ern Ontario Tourism Organization, The Great Waterway.

“At the St. Lawrence Parks, as in any other business, product evolution and new product are at the core of sustain-

ability. As such, Celebrate Ontario’s in-vestment in our new events contributes greatly to the longevity of our brand and the depth of our portfolio in The Great Waterway region,” said Darren Dal-gleish, GM/CEO of the St. Lawrence Parks Commission.

“We are elated to receive such great support from Celebrate Ontario. These funds will help us to expand our pro-gramming and take our fl agship events to the next level, starting with Septem-ber’s TASTE Community Grown event, where we look forward to welcoming even more visitors for the picnic of a lifetime. We are also looking forward to expanding our sweetest tradition, Maple in the County, which is a wonderful op-portunity to bring the whole family out and really connect with our maple pro-ducers.” said Jeremiah J. MacKenzie, Chief Executive Offi cer of Taste the County.

The Great Waterway was established in 2010 to promote and invest in tour-ism along Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River, from Prince Edward County in the West to the Quebec border in the East. The Great Waterway region includes unique towns, villages and cit-ies of Quinte West, Belleville, Kingston, Gananoque, Brockville, and Cornwall.

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Submitted photoThe Brockville Blazers Major 1 bantam team traveled to Ham-ilton recently to compete in the Blessed Sacrament Basketball Tournament. They competed against teams from Welland, Guelph, Collingwood, Kitch-ener-Waterloo and Chatham-Kent. They were victorious in the gold medal game against the Chatham-Kent Wildcats by a score of 49-45. Pictured in photo are: back row: coach Dan Bayles, Jack Wilson, Nick Thor-pe, Jackson Bayles, Max Lowe, Jared Payette, coach Dave Kelly. Front row: Brayden Desjardins, Colin Gartley, Tristan Bell, Con-nor Kelly and Sean Neave. Miss-ing: Blair Cross.

Road Runners hold California Run

EMC Sports - Brockville Road Runners and the Brockville YM/WCA are putting on the annual California Run at 10 a.m., Sunday, May 5.

This year there will also be a 1K kids’ run at 9:45 a.m. Registration forms are available at the BRRC web site and at the Y. Tech singlets for the fi rst 180 people to register.

Linklater Public School sets up new fi tness clubEMC Sports – Students at Linklater

Public School have a new club that keeps them fi t while having fun.

The Linklater Fitness Club takes place every Tuesday afternoon, chal-lenging children to 40 minutes of vig-orous exercise by cycling through 10 different stations in the school gym to the beat of dance music ranging from Katie Perry’s Firework to Staying Alive by the Bee Gees.

The goal is to inspire a love for physical activity that teachers hope will last a lifetime, said Principal Kim Melvin-Long.

“We’re trying to get our students to be physically active,” said Melvin-

Long. “Some of these kids never get in-volved with sports on the playground. Here they’re all excited to participate.”

The weekly sessions began in Feb-ruary, attracting about 140 students. As music blares throughout the gym, students rotate through the stations, do-ing exercises such as standing moun-tain climbing, gluteal kicks, and triceps dips, while teachers cheer them on. At the end of the sessions, children fi nish the workout by dancing to The Mac-arena and other popular tunes.

The program was the brainchild of Linklater’s Learning Resource Coach Jenn Witzke, who was looking for an engaging, inclusive way to help stu-

dents improve their fi tness. The pro-gram uses basic exercises recommend-ed by the Ontario Physical and Health Education Association (OPHEA) that don’t require equipment and that any-one can do.

And exercising to fast-paced music adds an element of fun for the children, improving fi tness levels and even help-ing prepare students for running and other sports, said Witzke.

“In Grades 1-6, there are only 20 students who do not participate,” said Witzke. “This is a far greater level of participation than we get with other ex-tracurricular activities.”

And the program offers incen-

tives for the children to participate, said Melvin-Long. Like the school’s popular marathon club, students earn trinkets that they keep on necklaces or wristbands. Students receive a tiny heart for logging two hours in the club and a tiny brain for participating for four hours.

Melvin-Long says that allowing stu-dents a chance to burn off a little en-ergy has brought other positive benefi ts for the school – including a decrease in misbehaviour on the playground.

The program will run until the end of the month, when many of the same students will begin outdoor training for the school’s marathon club.

Register now for summer camp with Upper Canada Swim Club

EMC Sports - Take the plunge this summer and sign up now with the Upper Canada Swim Club.

The club’s Summer Swim Camp commences June 24. Reg-istration is on now for the seven week program. Open to all ages

(although participants must be able to swim at least one length of the pool 25m unassisted), in-formation and registration is on-line at www.uppercanadaswim-club.com.

The program helps participants learn and experience proper body

positions and stroke techniques, basic training, fun local competi-tions and more.

The camp will develop in its participants, self-esteem, self-discipline and good sportsman-ship as well as accountability to personal excellence.

Junior Canadians claim Jr. B title with fi nals sweep of Athens Aeros

EMC Sports – The championship fi nal for the Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League proved a one-sided affair after the Ottawa Jr. Canadians swept the Athens Aeros in four straight games.

The series and league clincher came last Tuesday night, April 9 at the Brian Kilrea Arena in Ottawa. Max Veronneau scored a hat trick and one assist while Jordan Fequet and Matt Crozier added singles in the Canadians’

5-2 victory. Mark Craig scored in the fi rst period assisted by Dan Lacroix, and Drew Powell gave the Aeros hope by scoring at the 19:59 mark of the second period to close the defi cit to 4-2 heading into the third.

But Athens weren’t able to mount a comeback over the fi nal 20 minutes, giving the Canadians the sweep of the best-of-seven championship.

Athens’ best chance had come in Game 3 two nights earlier.

Despite being outshot by a wide margin, the game ended 2-2 in regulation with Brian Berry and Mark Craig scoring for the hometown Aeros.

Heartbreak came at the 10:56 mark of the fi rst overtime period when Mitch Parker beat goalie Erik Miksik on the Canadians’ 56th shot of the game. Taylor Collins was the scoring hero in this one for Ottawa, scoring once and setting up the other two goals.


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Blackhawks refl ect back on disappointing 2012-13 season

EMC Sports - The 2012-13 hockey sea-son for the Island City Blackhawks can best be described this way, “they were the best of times and they were the worst of times.”

The “best of times” would best describe their season-ending six-game winning streak. The “worst of times” would best describe the team record 12-game losing streak.

“Yeah that would be the best way to look at our season. We obviously hit rock bot-tom during that 12-game losing streak. But we regained our form and our swagger by winning our fi nal six games,” Blackhawks management stated about the team’s 2012-13 season.

It all started back on Saturday, Oct. 6, the Island City crew was hoping to continue where their last season ended, on a winning streak. On this night they were hosting their arch rival Prescott Old Timers, so there was no worrying about being pumped and ready to play.

The Hawks rode the four-goal perfor-mance from their go-to sniper ‘The Velvet Fog’ Rob Carter to salvage a 5-5 tie.

After the fi rst 10 games, the Blackhawks found themselves sporting a very surprising 2-6-2 win/loss/tie record.

“It was a really tough start for the team. Our number one goalie Spencer Utman lost his dad in November and we wanted him to take the time off and come back when he was ready. So for the next month or so we scrambled to get replacements for him. We used kids who weren’t used to playing at this level and they got lit up pretty good. In hindsight it wasn’t fair to put those kids into that situation but unfortunately we had no choice,” management said about the team’s rough start.

The Blackhawks lost their next game, their 11th, before going on a four-game unbeaten streak which included three wins and a tie. Things were now on track for the Hawks right?

No, the inconsistent play continued.Then the team headed off to the Burg for

a game before the team’s Christmas break was to start. The Hawks had the Leafs on the ropes until midway through the game when

the home team grabbed the momentum and handed their Canadian guests a heartbreak-ing 7-6 loss.

When the break ended days after Christ-mas, the Blackhawks hosted and edged the Morrisburg Flamingos 7-6 on a snowy blus-tery Saturday evening.

And then it happened. Never in team history has it happened. It was bad enough last season when it happened, a team record seven-game losing streak. But last season the team rebounded in the second half and salvaged a winning record.

The calendar fl ipped to 2013, they came off an emotional win over the Flamingos, so the team is optimistic going forward. Well what happened? They lost their fi rst 12 games of 2013, in fact they didn’t win their fi rst game of this year until March 3. Fittingly the win was the result of a last second goal by ‘The Rookie’ Jordy Whiteland against the team’s rival Prescott Old Timers right in Prescott.

The day before in Cardinal the Hawks ral-lied back from a 5-1 defi cit against the Cardi-nal Old Timers only to have their hearts bro-ken when the hosts scored the winning goal with only 46 seconds left in the game.

The way the Hawks won that game in Prescott was special. They had possession of the puck coming out of their own zone with a mere eight seconds left in the game. Dwayne ‘Hello’ Newans laid a perfect saucer pass onto the stick of young Whiteland who merely redirected the black biscuit into a yawing cage. The jubilant Blackhawk play-ers came storming off the bench to mob their new young hero.

That win springboarded the Broadway Avenue boys on to play their best hockey of the season, winning their last six games very convincingly.

When the season fi nally ended the team ended up with a disappointing 12-20-3 re-cord. They were 7-8-1 at home and a miser-able 5-12-2 away from their Broadway Av-enue facility.

When it came to the team scoring lead-ers, the top two were the same as last season. Rob Carter led the team again with 38 goals while his ‘Scorpio Line’ linemate J R Ryan

tickled the twine 24 times this season.‘The Rookie’ Jordy Whiteland scored

23 goals while Trevor Murray had 21, Josh Brayton 15, Daryl Whiteland 14 and Jeff June netted 12.

The third member of the ‘Scorpio Line’ Wayne Morrow lit the lamp nine times, down from his career high 23 of last season. Mor-row was more of a playmaker this season even though he has been urged to use his rocket of a wrist shot. The team’s two util-ity players Travis Cauley and Peter Culp who both played forward and defence this season each accounted for six goals.

Injured defenceman Mike Mulder led the rearguards in goals with four. Fred Dunning-ton had two while Hugh Murray waited until the dying minutes in the team’s fi nal game to get his fi rst.

There’s no doubt the inconsistent goal-tending the Blackhawks got this season kept them from being competitive on most nights.

“Our organization is not pointing any fi n-gers here, we are a much older team than the teams we are playing right now. If we are to compete we need fl awless goaltending, and that’s just not going to happen game in and game out. When Spence started to challenge the shooters and play more aggressively he led us to our six game winning streak. He also led his last place team in the Metro League to the league championship as well. It’s simple when Spence plays well it allows us to cheat a little on the offensive side of the puck,” was management’s assessment of the team’s goaltending.

Utman’s numbers tailed off this season and understandably so. He had a respect-able 10-9-2 win/loss record and a 5.90 goals against average which included a shut out. To put things in perspective, Utman’s aver-age is two goals higher than his MVP season of two years ago.

The Blackhawks expect to be extremely busy this summer trying to re-sign a few of their own players. They will also be very active when the ‘Beer League Free Agency Market’ opens on Aug. 1.

Top team ‘Golden’ in Cardinal Ladies Dart League standingsEMC Sports - The following are statistics

from the Cardinal Ladies Dart League night of darts April 10:

1-The Golden Team 1182-Hot 2 Trot 1173-The 3 Muskateers 1174-High 5! 1155-Double Ih Sevens 1126-The Mayfl owers 1057-Loonie Birds 928-No Promise Girls 86

9-Devil’s Angels 76

High Score For WeekGail Groulx 122Joy McGarry 111Sandra Julien 100High fi nish for weekBernadette Cheetham 62Most bulls for weekLois Dawe 2Joanne Kavanaugh 1

Joy McGarry 1Angie Reid 1Cindy Garlough (sp)1Debbie Crawford (sp) 1

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