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South Grenville Chamber honours its fi nest during awards eveningBy CONAN de VRIES

The South Grenville Chamber of Commerce handed out its an-nual awards last week to some of the community’s standout cit-izens and businesspeople.

Held Thursday, March 7, at Roebuck Hall just north of Pres-cott, the evening began with a presentation from Marlaine Koehler, executive director of the Waterfront Regeneration Trust, the same organization that brought the Great Waterfront Trail Adventure cycling tour through Prescott last summer.

That tour will run once again this summer, and Koehler talked at length about the value of having a bicycle trail that runs from Windsor to Quebec, pass-ing through many communities, large and small, as it goes.

She was particularly keen on the improvements Prescott is planning to make to its water-front, which will in turn make its portion of the bicycle trail all the more inviting.

“This is exactly the type of thing we were hoping for,” she said, adding that jurisdictions that have made such improve-ments to their waterfront – citing Cobourg as one example –have reaped the rewards.

“Any community that invests in its waterfront is investing in a larger vision,” she said.

The fi rst award handed out of the evening was the Mike Boyles Memorial Corporate Service Award. It was sponsored by the Grenville Community Futures

Development Corporation and presented by GCFDC executive director Heather Lawless.

The winner was O’Reilly’s Your Independent Grocer, and accepting the award was owner Chris O’Reilly.

“It’s great to have this with Mike’s name on it,” said O’Reilly, acknowledging the signifi cance of winning an award named for such a well-known and well-re-spected citizen.

“I’m very proud.”

O’Reilly’s Your Independ-ent Grocer has been an anchor store in Prescott’s north end for a decade, and this past year has spent more than $1.5 million in improvements and expansion.

-Business Today photo by CONAN de VRIESChris O’Reilly (left), owner of O’Reilly’s Your Independent Grocer, was presented the Mike Boyles Memorial Corporate Service Award by Grenville Community Futures Development Cor-poration executive director Heather Lawless during last week’s South Grenville Chamber of Commerce annual awards banquet.

Turn-key clinic nears Mar. 31

completion By STACEY ROY

The physical home of Smiths Falls’ fi rst turn-key medical clinic is taking shape on Cornelia Street and on target to meet its projected March 31, 2013 construction completion date.

“It’s designed to have up to 12 doctors,” explained Chris Saumure of Guy Saumure & Sons Construction who is undertaking the expansion of the existing Cornelia Court doctors offi ce.

A crew of 10 professional trades people is currently on site installing drywall and completing the necessary utility installations to meet the deadline that is now four weeks away.

By the end of this month Saumure said the construction phase of the project will be complete and the space will be available for doctors to move into. However, fi nishing touches will likely continue in the new space until mid-May.

When it is complete the professional offi ce will be 3,000 square feet and have a new method of operation. The four pods where doctors work will remain, but they will be shared among a maximum of 12 doctors throughout the week.

The opportunity to come in and set up in a ready-made offi ce with experienced mentors has stirred some interest in the

-Business Today photo by STACEY ROYConstruction of the new turn-key medical clinic in Smiths Falls will be completed by the end of the month.

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medical community, according to Dave Lawrence, chair of the Physician Recruitment Task Force.

“We do have a number of physicians (who) have expressed interest but nothing is confi rmed yet,” Lawrence said. “We’re very encouraged by the expressions of interest.”

The task force is made up of a number of like-minded individuals from every area of the community including hospital representatives, business representatives and young professionals who have recently relocated to town.

“We all want to be involved in the solution,” Lawrence said.

An important part in addressing the doctor shortage

in Smiths Falls is ensuring all new doctors have hospital privileges. With this and the ease that comes with a turn-key clinic experience the task force is hopeful they will be able to make some positive announcements in the future.

“If we can increase the number of family physicians we can do a lot more with prevention,” Lawrence said.

Providing area residents with long-term family doctor should ease the pressure on other health care facilities such as the hospital since health concerns will be dealt with early on.

Once the paper work for a new doctor to come into the community is complete the task force will make a formal announcement.

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decade, and this past year has spent more than $1.5 million in improvements and expansion. More than that, the store regular-ly donates to a host of area char-ities, schools and service clubs.

“It always comes back to com-munity for me,” said O’Reilly. “The community has supported me and supported the business through the year.”

O’Reilly also made a point of giving credit to his large and dedicated staff for making the store a success.

“I have an absolutely great staff working in the store, and I always have,” he said.

The next honour was the Art-istic and Cultural Contribution award, which was sponsored by Prescott’s River Massage Ther-apy and presented by owner and therapist Jennifer Wyman.

She presented the award to the members of ArtScene, a fi ve-year old art gallery in Spen-cerville that has, in a very short time, become a destination for artists and art buyers alike from throughout the region.

Wyman noted that the award was intended to acknowledge the importance of art and culture to the heart of any community and recognized ArtScene and its members for contributing more than anyone to that end.

Ian Farthing, the artistic dir-ector of the St. Lawrence Shake-speare Festival, was next to take the stage, where he introduced the winner of the Connie Dick-ey Memorial Youth Award. The

award has been sponsored annu-ally since 1975 by the Caldwell Family in memory of the Pres-cott woman who died in Toronto in 1973.

“She was an incredible role model for young people in the community,” said the night’s master of ceremonies, Jeffrey Morris, of the award’s name-sake.

The winner of the Con-nie Dickey Memorial Youth Award was Alaine Chartrand, the 16-year-old fi gure skater who fi nished eighth at January’s World Junior Figure Skating Championships in Milan, Italy.

Despite a rigorous schedule on the ice, the Maitland resident still manages excellent marks in Grade 11 at Thousand Islands Secondary School and volun-teers as a skating instructor at the Prescott Figure Skating Club.

In accepting the award, Char-trand acknowledged that her suc-cess has not been solely of her own making.

“It takes so much support from so many people,” she said.

The fi nal honour of the night—the Reverend Gerry Ring Memorial Community Service Award—was given to local pub-lisher Elizabeth Morris in rec-ognition of her tireless work in the interests of her community, including her contributions to the Prescott BIA and the South Grenville Chamber of Com-merce. The award was spon-sored by TD Canada Trust and presented by outgoing Chamber president Dan Roddick.

-Business Today photo by CONAN de VRIESFigure skating champion Alaine Chartrand was presented the Connie Dickey Memorial Youth Award by St. Lawrence Shake-speare Festival artistic director Ian Farthing (left) and outgoing Chamber president Dan Roddick (right) during last week’s South Grenville Chamber of Commerce annual awards banquet.

Wynne promises support to science and technology during visit to Ross VideoBy EDDIE RWEMAand SYDNEY STEELE

Job creation in eastern Ontario was front and centre at a business roundtable hosted by Premier Kathleen Wynne on Feb. 22, in her fi rst offi cial trip outside Queen’s Park.

Wynne chose to hold the roundtable at Ross Video, a video production company in the west end of Ottawa to emphasize the need to support research and innovation.

The premier met with several business leaders, calling for their support in creating more jobs in the Ottawa area.

She said her government will continue to support research and innovation, building an environment that will reinforce Ontario’s position to attract companies seeking a smart and skilled workforce.

“It is our collective goal to be a government that creates the conditions for jobs to be created by private enterprises,” Wynne said.

But the premier refused to commit her government to a boost in spending on science and technology in the coming provincial budget.

Research and development are crucial in unleashing creativity in the province, she said.

“Ontario is already a powerhouse in information communications technology (ICT), and we need the expertise and insight of this sector to help

us to advance innovation and create new opportunities for the people of Ontario,” she said.

There are more than 18,000 innovative ICT companies operating in Ontario, according to a release from the premier’s offi ce. The sector is said to be creating more than 270,000 jobs and contributing more than$28 billion to the province’s gross domestic product.

David Ross, chief executive offi cer of Iroquois-based Ross Video, said the province needs companies like his that are growing, stable, with high technology and creating manufacturing jobs for Ontarians.

“She has an interesting challenge trying to balance a budget defi cit with trying to stimulate growth at the same time,” Ross said.

Mayor Jim Watson said having the premier make her fi rst visit to Ottawa sends a signal that she understands Ottawa is the second largest economy in the province.

“We wanted to make sure that we get her to spend as much time (as possible) understanding our issues and working with us on everything from light rail, environmental cleanups to economic development,” said Watson.

He said the premier was briefed on the importance of the size of the technology economy in Ottawa.

“People think technology is bigger in Kitchener and Waterloo. We are in fact much larger than they are when it comes to technology and (the) number of companies,” he said.

Recent and continuing federal job cuts are said to be hurting Ottawa’s economy, and the mayor thinks something must be done to fi ll those voids.

“At the end of the day, we want to make sure that we have the jobs to keep people here especially young people who are

graduating from colleges and universities,” said Watson.Hopeful to pass budget

Wynne said she was hopeful she can work with the opposition to pass the spring budget so as to avoid an election.

“My sincere hope is that we will be able to put together a budget that occupies the middle ground and will allow the opposition parties to support us,” she said.

“I know we have challenges. I am not going to be naïve to the challenges that we face, but at the same time I believe that we do have an opportunity here as the minority government to capture the desires of the province and have the opposition work with us.”

The premier added she would continue to work with the opposition, to the degree that they are willing, to make sure they capture the best ideas for the province.

“If the opposition is not willing to work with us and if they want to trigger an election then we are fully prepared to go into an election,” said Wynne.

“I don’t think anybody wants an election. We’ll do our best to bring in a budget that will pass and hope that Hudak and Horwath will work with us.”

-Business Today photo by EDDIE RWEMARoss Video CEO David Ross (left) chats with Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne (right) as MPPs Madeleine Meilleur (sec-ond from left) and Bob Chiarelli listen in, during a tour of Ross Video’s Ottawa operation Feb. 22. The company is based in Iroquois.

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Carleton Refrigeration celebrates 40 years of serving the communityBy TARA GESNER

After four decades (1973-2013) Carleton Refrigeration, Heating and Air Conditioning (CRHAC) of Carleton Place continues to be an innovator and champion in the heating and cooling industry.

Partner and general man-ager, Roger Holmes said the company is happy for the op-portunity to bring high qual-ity products and service with the CRHAC standard of cus-tomer care to the communities of Almonte, Arnprior, Bells Corners, Calabogie, Carleton Place, Carp, Constance Bay, Kanata, Kinburn, Lanark, Mer-rickville, Ottawa, Pakenham, Perth, Richmond, Smiths Falls and Stittsville.

CRHAC is family owned and operated. The partners: Roger, Bradley Jackson (son-in-law) and Jeffrey Jackson (Bradley’s father). The trio has offi cially been at the helm since 2006, after purchasing the company from founders George and Margaret McKay.

Bradley was working for CRHAC and Jeffrey became aware the McKays want to sell, said Roger.

“It was a good opportunity for us to take a company that had a great reputation and foundation and build on that,” he continued.

Roger’s background is busi-ness management and develop-ment, and Jeffrey’s is account-ing.

Committed to excellenceRoger said the trades have

developed a bad reputation, but CRHAC is putting profession-alism and confi dence back in the industry.

“Our focus is on customer service,” he said. “When the phone rings we pick up the phone, and we show up on time – in clean vehicles and work clothes. We stand behind our work. There are no hidden surprises.”

CRHAC also has an A-plus rating with the Better Business Bureau. “We’ve never had a complaint,” said Roger, “and 97 per cent of our customers would recommend us to their friends.”

In 2006 CRHAC began an aggressive advertising cam-paign. The company’s famous jingle became a constant on the area’s popular radio stations. The mission: to become the

Place and District Chamber Of Commerce, Lanark County Food Bank, Make-A-Wish Foundation Eastern Ontario/Y101 Bootscooters, People First of Lanark County and Royal Canadian Legion, to name a few.

“We are also a proud spon-sor of the Carleton Place Cana-dians,” said Roger.

CRHAC is located at 150 Industrial Ave. The company, which employs in the region of 20 area residents, is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. What’s more, 24-hour emer-gency service is available.

“We want to continue to grow and employ more local people, and to be here for the next 40 years,” said Roger.

For additional information about Carleton Refrigeration, Heating and Air Conditioning, please visit www.carletonre-frigeration.com or call 613-257-8282.

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“We go that extra mile for our customers,” said Roger. “We want the entire experience for our customers to be plea-

surable. That’s our goal.”He said the dedicated and li-

censed CRHAC team members understand the critical role they play in red carpet customer ser-vice.

“Whether you are upgrading

your heating or cooling equip-ment, building a new home or require maintenance, you can trust us,” added Roger.

Services offered at CRHAC include air conditioning, heat-ing (furnaces, radiant heat-

ing, fi replaces, pool heaters and more), geothermal energy system, servicing (residential and commercial), water heater rental and maintenance plans.

“We are very busy, which is a good thing in the service industry,” said Holmes, “and because of our stature and professionalism we have the ability to take care of multiple customers.”

CRHAC strongly supports the use of co-op students – from the local high school (Carleton Place High School) and Algon-quin College (Perth campus).

“They work with us and gain relevant work experience,” said Roger.

He said it is very important for CRHAC to give back to the community. The business supports a number of local charities, organizations and initiatives: Arklan Community Public School, Carleton Place Community Portal, Carleton

March Road Motorsports to hold draw for AGHMarch Road Motorsports

president Jeff Robertson has a soft spot in his heart for the Almonte General Hospital (AGH) emergency depart-ment.

With four boys it is only natural that Robertson and his family have been seen in the ER (emergency room) on a number of occasions by physicians and nurses. Two of the boys are competitive off road athletes.

“We have always had tre-mendous service and sup-port,” said Robertson, who added, “they even know you by name. The facilities at the Almonte General Hospi-tal are second to none. The hospital is one of the main assets of Mississippi Mils and should be at the top of the priority list for all resi-dents.”

As the owner of a new business at 4692 March Road, Robertson is holding a draw for a Terralander all-terrain four wheeler vehicle. Only 2,000 tickets will be sold at $10 each with the proceeds going towards a piece of essential equipment for the hospital’s ER.

Tickets will be avail-able at the Ottawa Boat and

Sportsmen Show at the Ernst Young Centre by the Ottawa International Airport from Feb. 21 to 24. They will also be sold at the 13th annual Valley Hunting and Fishing Show from April 5 to 7 in Carp.

“All tickets will be sold,” said Robertson, who added, “with only 2,000 tickets the odds are pretty good. Then we will write a cheque for the Almonte General Hos-pital.”

The former owner of J.R.’s Restaurant, Robertson has invested in a 7,200-square foot building on March Road just west of Almonte. Besides his own business, he has attracted two other businesses from other com-munities – MGM Custom Millwork and SMR Electric.

Tickets can be purchased by visiting the March Road business or by calling 613-256-6686.

“The Almonte General Hospital is one of the gems in Mississippi Mills,” said Robertson.

Submitted by Gerry Hud-dleston, executive director of Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor Founda-tion.

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Jeff Robertson, president of March Road Motorsports, sits atop a Terralander all-terrain four wheeler vehicle he will be raffl ing off for the Almonte General Hospital’s emergency department. Only 2,000 tickets will be sold at $10 each with the proceeds going towards pur-chasing a piece of equipment for the emergency room.

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New medical clinic proposed By STACEY ROY

For the last year Susan Cafazzo has put her small town approach to medicine to work at a growing medical centre in Ottawa and is now excited to take this approach to the town of Smiths Falls where a Heritage Medical Centre is proposed.

Plans for the new, six physician medical centre are just beginning to form, but Cafazzo said one thing is certain – her focus on physi-cians who are able to make a long-term commitment to the area.

“I want the people to de-velop a relationship with the community and keep it stable,” Cafazzo said. “Ev-erything I do is community driven.”

The medical professional is looking to partner with area specialists to provide an enhancement to medical services already available in the Smiths Falls region. Ulti-mately she would like to see the centre grow to become self-sustainable within fi ve years.

Thus far the new centre,

located within the Gallipeau Centre on Queen Street, is planned to house between three to six physicians and a physiotherapy service. Cafazzo is currently in the recruitment phase of her business plan with some ex-pressions of interest already received.

“I have one seriously in-terested,” but not confi rmed, Cafazzo said. “I can’t prom-ise anything, but I’m trying my best.”

Once the Ottawa woman has secured three doctors who are eager to start their practices in Smiths Falls she will embark on the physical construction of the space within the Gallipeau Centre. This part of the process is ex-pected to take approximately seven weeks to complete.

In addition to adding to the existing medical services in the area, the Heritage Medi-cal Centre will also provide much needed employment and Cafazzo said she is ac-cepting resumes by email.

“I hire locally,” she con-fi rmed.

Those interested in work-

ing in the new medical cen-tre can submit their resume to dscafazzo@rogers.com.

Cafazzo has built a strong reputation in the medical

service industry through the operation of Findlay Creek Medical Centre at the corner of Bank Street and Findlay Creek Drive.

Unique 3D printer workshopproposedBy STACEY ROY

Smiths Falls roots in man-ufacturing made it a force to be reckoned with in the in-dustrial world and a proposal to reignite that ‘community of makers’ aims to bring about a second resurgence of local manufacturing.

Encouraging a new gen-eration of Smiths Falls en-trepreneurs in the long term is the focus behind a Feb. 25 presentation to councillors expressing an interest in host-ing 3D printer workshops in the community.

“I see these tools as an op-portunity,” said Steve Dins-more of Hangers of Canada Ltd. of Smiths Falls.

He is working with Luc Lalande, managing partner in STEAMakers Guild of

Ottawa who is working to increase community access to 3D printers. The concept is that through introducing the technology and software needed to bring your ideas into reality they will be em-powering would-be entrepre-neurs of all ages (starting as young as eight) to start their own business close to home.

To bring the workshops to the community they are look-ing for individuals who could provide fi nancial support or a location that would be avail-able to the public for work-shops.

The purchase of a 3D printer could be around the $3,000 mark and can virtu-ally create anything the user has in mind.

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Residents get fi nal look at downtown plan at public session

- Business Today photo by STACEY ROYSmiths Falls resident Shawn Breen takes a moment Feb. 21 to look at the artist’s concept for downtown Smiths Falls and the waterfront during the fi nal public consultation for the downtown core.

By STACEY ROYSmiths Falls Council should re-

ceive the draft recommendations of the Downtown Revitalization and Wa-terfront Integration Plan very shortly in the hopes of moving critical rec-ommendations to achieve the overall vision.

On Thursday, Feb. 21 the public had its fi nal opportunity to add their voice to the draft plan before it was presented to Council next month. Shawn Breen, local resident has been actively involved in the last two pub-lic meetings for the downtown plan and is pleased with what he sees in the artist concept drawings.

“Hopefully it will work for every-one,” he said.

When the plan comes to Coun-cil this spring, it will bring with it a number of recommendations, includ-ing ways to connect the waterfront with the downtown core. One of the more direct means of achieving this is in extending the roads leading down toward the water past Centre Street and to the base of the 30 metre set-back from the Rideau Canal required by Parks Canada. Bruce Cudmore, consultant on the project, is also rec-ommending a road running along the setback to maximize pedestrian access to the waterfront.

“Giving at least equal opportunity to pedestrians is important,” Cudmore said.

The draft plan brings back a con-tentious issue of recapturing as much waterfront property along the north shore (Queen Street area) of the Rideau Canal as possible. Cudmore is recommending this is something the town will want to look at as land be-comes available.

While the downtown plan does look at waterfront enhancements in-cluding the ultimate removal of the Comfort Inn building in the long-term and beautifi cation projects in the short term, it’s primary focus is the down-town core.

Here suggestions such as pedes-trian crossings at every intersection along Beckwith Street comes forward as a way to slow traffi c and increase access to all businesses along the roadway. A recommendation to widen the sidewalks on the main street was also put forward so that much needed sidewalk furniture doesn’t impede the fl ow of pedestrian traffi c.

The plan also calls for the closure of Daniel Street between the library and the town hall complex so that a community square can be created.

“It creates that point of identity for people in the community,” Cudmore said.

This area will allow for pedestrian access to the downtown from a num-ber of areas while providing a natural space for public concerts and gather-ing place. The plan encourages the town to install either a water feature or art piece to act as the focal point, but

without hindering the ability to estab-lish an outdoor rink in the winter.

In an effort to create the feeling of arriving somewhere special, the plan asks the town to consider adding a shrub lined median from Elmsley Street to the block where Tim Hortons is located on Beckwith Street. This will also shrink the driving space for vehicles and slow down traffi c. Anoth-er opportunity to welcome visitors to Smiths Falls presents itself at Abbott and Lombard Streets where a pattern in the roadway begins to signal to mo-torists that they are entering a special place. Other design elements include a signature wall with the town’s name on it behind which is a great view of the boats in the canal.

“It’s completely a different kind of impression of arriving in Smiths Falls,” Cudmore said.

To accomplish this, the town would have to purchase and demolish the brick building on the corner of the in-tersection.

Another major component of the downtown plan is the creation of a Community Improvement Plan (CIP) that, if approved by Council, would open up a number of grant opportu-nities for downtown core businesses. The importance of both the public (municipality) and private (business-es) entities coming together to make this long-term vision of downtown Smiths Falls a reality was made right at the top of the meeting and further explained as the night went on.

“It’s great leverage to encourage new development,” Cudmore said of the CIP.

The plan asks Council to approve the CIP and allot funds within the 2014 budget for implementation.

Another exciting public-private partnership opportunity is the old water treatment plant, which in the plan has been repurposed for a multi-use facility complete with waterfront balcony. The presentation included a high rise residential development on town owned lands across from the former plant, which town staff con-fi rmed could become a reality within the next couple of years. Nicole McK-ernan, town planner, said Smiths Falls is now having the lands appraised for their value before development pro-cesses can begin.

McKernan is pleased to see the downtown plan wrapping up, saying the economic development depart-ment is now at work to see if they can secure funding to make these projects a reality.

“I’m hoping with having this part of the project already done that we’ll open up more grants to us that we didn’t have before,” she said.

The draft plan is being reviewed by the planning department and will be presented to Council for its con-sideration and adoption sometime this March or April.

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EMC News - With 26 million of 34 million Canadians who use cellphones, just over half of the nation’s smartphone users admit they sleep with their Internet link next to them and check it before brushing their teeth each morning.

Digital trends like these inspired Matthew and Cressida Barnabe to install free Wi-Fi access in their Perth grocery store. Along Dave Chiswell, CEO of Storm Internet Services Inc., they wonder why more big-box proprietors in eastern Ontario aren’t following their lead.

A mid-size 35,000 sq. ft. store, Barnabe’s Independent Grocer is located along Hwy. 7, the main traffi c artery inside the Lanark County tourist region. Because they represent an annual 50 per cent sales spike during cottage season, Barnabe tunes into the needs of his seasonal customers. He noticed that more and more of them were suffering from acute “nomophobia” – a state of stress caused by having no access to or being unable to use one’s smartphone or other mobile device such as a tablet computer

Storm Internet Services Inc. is an Ottawa-based wireless Internet expert with regional offi ces in Perth and Chesterville. Chiswell says the company regularly slays nomophobia at a growing number of campgrounds, marinas, cultural festivals and hockey arenas where cellular service isn’t available but

Internet anxiety is no longer an option.

“While we offer more traditional wired DSL and fi bre services to residential and business customers across the Ottawa Valley, we’ve been developing our wireless expertise since the late ’90s to serve rural Internet demand,” says Chiswell. “We’re now at a Wi-Fi tipping point. Inquiries for large-scale wireless deployments have quadrupled over the past year, and big box retail is the next frontier. What’s become an expected service at coffee shops and fast food outlets is now a consumer expectation everywhere people shop. Barnabe’s Independent Grocer is defi nitely on trend, and a pioneer in eastern Ontario.”

“There’s no cell signal in many parts of our region, yet a huge percentage of our summer visitors are in the habit of using the Internet before they get out of bed,” says Barnabe. “So when those people go to one of the many remote lakes or resorts in our area, they tell me it takes two days tops before they start to go insane for lack of some kind of Internet connection.”

“Cressida and I decided to help them out and offer free Wi-Fi in our store. Customers can also access it just outside our building if we’re closed or they want to check a few emails before coming in. We see it as necessary as our dry-cleaning or barbecue tank

services – it’s all about offering ultimate convenience that makes your store a destination.”

Barnabe points out that last large-format grocery store in a sparsely populated area between Perth and Peterborough, more than 140 kilometers to the west, where cellular coverage is spotty. This is causing more cases of nomophobia as smartphones, tablets and Wi-Fi reading devices become even more popular with summertime visitors to the Perth and Lanark County.

“Shop local” is the mantra of any small-town grocer, so Barnabe was pleased to call on the Perth offi ce of Storm Internet Services Inc. Serving both residential customers and businesses of all sizes in eastern Ontario and western Quebec, Storm provides high-speed access across 8,000 square kilometers of the Ottawa Valley. The company’s Wi-Fi expertise also extends to high tech companies seeking high-speed intra-offi ce Wi-Fi connections and outdoor events like the Ottawa Bluesfest where Internet access is deemed necessary by organizers, rock stars and fans that need to communicate over a large multi-stage venue attended by thousands.

For a start-up cost of $3,000, two Storm technicians worked through the night to install and test four Wi-Fi access points and a modem that provide coverage throughout Barnabe’s Independent Grocer. “They did a great job,” says Barnabe. “When we came in the next morning we could access the Internet from anywhere in the store, and frankly I get higher speeds at work than I do from my rural residential

wireless system at home. Our monthly charge from Storm is very competitive with a Bell or Rogers, and Storm’s service couldn’t be more helpful.”

Barnabe’s Wi-Fi is public, with no bandwidth or password restrictions. He has seen children happily streaming movies on iPod touch devices while their parents shop. But he gets more excited by people who use his store’s new Internet service to text home for a special ingredient, consult a YouTube chef to fi nd out which cut of meat to purchase, or check out an online recipe site when discovering an exotic fruit or vegetable.

“People also go to our Facebook page and add their Likes,” says the affable grocer. “That’s cool. And I see how we might also use the Wi-Fi to promote in-store online specials. The more we think about it the more creative we’ll become with in-store e-retailing.”

As enthusiastic as he is, Barnabe is also slightly amazed at how ahead of the curve his store is. “Loblaws, where I worked for 15 years before opening my own store in 2009, has Wi-Fi in its downtown Toronto fl agship store at the old Maple Leaf Gardens, but it’s by no means a universal thing in most grocery outlets or other large-format retailers even in urban areas.

“Whenever I go to a big box store in the Ottawa Valley I check to see if they’ve got Wi-Fi yet, and I can honestly say we’re one of, if not the fi rst to do it. I’m proud of that, because I know our customers see it as a valuable service.”

Submitted by Barnabe’s YIG.

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PERTH BUSINESS NEWS

CorrectionIn the February issue of Business Today, Jason Schooley’s position

at Crain & Schooley Insurance in Perth is senior vice president of commercial business development, not communications. This paper apologizes for the error.

-Business Today photo by RYLAND COYNEBrownlee’s Metro in Perth marked its 35th anniversary with in-store specials and birthday cake for customers Friday, March 1. Shown here for the celebration (left to right) are Johanne Choiniere, senior vice president of Metro Ontario Inc.; store co-owners Avis and Brent Brownlee; and André Gagne, vice president of fresh merchandising. The Wilson Street food retailer has undergone the most signifi cant renovation in its history with changes to most of the displays and equipment, shelving, fl oor and décor.

Brownlee family celebrates 35 years of food retail operation in Perth

For 35 years, the Brownlee family has operated a food retailer in the Town of Perth.

Earlier this month, Brownlee’s Metro celebrated that anniversary and the completion of signifi cant renovations by offering special savings to their customers as well as birthday cake.

Store owners Avis and Brent Brownlee were joined by Johanne Choiniere, senior vice president of Metro Ontario Inc., and Andre Gagne, vice president of fresh merchandising, for the occasion on Friday, March 1.

The store was bought by the Brownlee family on March 6, 1978 from the Rubino family. After it burned to the ground on March 7, 1980, the land was purchased that September and a new store was opened Jan. 12, 1981 on the same

site.Ron Brownlee passed away

on March 26, 1990. Avis and Brent have continued to operate the store since that time.

The store has been renovated many times but this time the renovation is more extensive, with changes made to displays and equipment, shelving, fl oor and décor.

“We thank the residents of Perth and area for supporting us and to our wonderful staff, some of whom have been with us for all these 35 years,” they note.

The business is a supporter of many local charities including the Great War Memorial Hospital site, Perth Jr. B Blue Wings hockey club, Ottawa Heart Institute and Algonquin College among many others.

Barnabe’s YIG offers free Wi-Fi to customers County housing, homeless plan goes to council in June

By DESMOND DEVOY Homes for the homeless is often easier said than done. “It sounds simple, (but) it is an onerous task,” said Sandy Grey,

social housing manager for Lanark County. Grey, along with her fellow county workers, were discussing

the “Housing and Homelessness 10 Year Plan” at the Tools for Rural Housing Development conference at the Perth Civitan Club hall on Thursday, Feb. 7, which was sponsored by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.

She called it a “local plan with a local fl avour,” with the ultimate goal of moving “families towards self-suffi ciency,” and to “provide safe housing fi rst and then address other issues,” such as addictions and unemployment.

“We consider 30 per cent of income (spent) on housing as affordable,” she said.

She pointed out that there appeared to be a spectrum ranging from homelessness to home ownership on the other end, with stops like social housing and renting and other stations in between. “We are still in the information-gathering stage of the program,” said Grey.

Focus groups, involving seniors and youth, were held in December of 2012, and community meetings have also been held. The county is also working with a consultant to formulate its plans, and more than 100 surveys have been returned to the county offi ces so far.

The draft housing and homelessness plan is scheduled to go before county council in June, and to the province in September. Amongst the challenges already being clearly identifi ed is the growth in the seniors population, and growth of part-time service jobs, while “utility costs seem to keep rising up, and rents too.”

While some areas of the county could be confused for an Ottawa suburb, others are very rural, and that makes it hard to fi nd housing.

What housing there is tends to be older too, and in poor condition. Meanwhile, the people who most need the programs being offered to help, are most likely to be aware that those programs even exist. “When we are doing our plan, we have to be realistic of the resources we have,” said Grey.

While the county received $1,846,256 in affordable housing money from the province, the county had to determine if that money got put into creating new housing or renovating existing housing stock.

“We just didn’t have adequate funding to build new housing,” said Grey. “That might be what we will be looking at next time.”

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Two economic development programs introduced by Carleton PlaceBy ASHLEY KULP

A pair of programs recently introduced by the Town of Car-leton Place will go a long way towards furthering economic development.

Business and community leaders gathered at the Carleton Place Town Hall auditorium for a special networking breakfast Feb. 7, which served as an op-portunity to learn how the town is progressing in terms of eco-nomic development. Following a light breakfast provided by, Five Elements, Carleton Place mayor Wendy LeBlanc pro-vided a snapshot of activity in the town over the past year. She acknowledged the presence of councillors Louis Antonakos, Jerry Flynn, Rob Probert and Gary Strike who were also in attendance.

“It’s been said that a thriv-ing local economy is one of the greatest benefi ts a council can offer a community, both it’s citizens and businesses,” she remarked. “Having a vision and supporting staff, with an emphasis on infrastructure, can have a signifi cant impact on the present and more importantly, future economic strength of the community.”

A hot topic during the last 2010 municipal election, eco-nomic development was an area the town needed to focus, LeBlanc said. A number of ini-tiatives that council committed to doing included encouraging

economic growth, revitalizing the downtown core and hiring an economic development co-ordinator.

“We had a lack of land to en-courage new industrial growth and we just weren’t ready for the town to be successful in a highly competitive market,” she said of the town’s position in 2010.

Fast forward to 2013, the town acquired more land for commercial and residential growth which they annexed from neighbouring Missis-sippi Mills and Beckwith, and completed a number of stud-ies: sewer and water, a plan for infrastructure, industrial strat-egy and downtown corridor enhancement plan, as well as a community economic develop-ment plan; and the council cre-ated the Community Develop-ment Committee.

Land was also annexed for the creation of Roy Brown Park and council committed to the extension of McNeely Avenue to Highway 15 “which will eventually lead to 200 commer-cial properties being created,” LeBlanc stated.

The town is also working with the Carleton Place & Dis-trict Memorial Hospital to lobby for its redevelopment project. LeBlanc noted that much of this was possible due to the positive working relationship between council and town staff.

“It’s important to note that

our town, businesses and resi-dents, and indeed our council, are well served by the excep-tionally talented and dedicated management team and senior staff (of the town),” she com-mented. “It’s truly second to none and I mean that.”

“We also have high standards of fi nancial management,” LeB-

lanc continued. “Over the past eight years every single year, I have heard Howard Allan, our auditor, make comments about how stable it (town fi nances) is.”

Other successes include: 15 new sites for residential devel-opment; the redevelopment of Market Square; the opening

of nine new businesses in the downtown core over the last six months; as well as the recently announced expansion of the Carleton Place Mews.

However, LeBlanc said one of the biggest differences the town has made in terms of economic development, was to hire economic development co-ordinator Jasmin Ralph in July 2012.

“She is helping roll out im-portant aspects of our economic development strategies,” she said. “Council and staff have worked hard with our business partners to position Carleton Place to take advantage of, build assets and to leverage the most we can of those assets.”

Programs launchedThe event also gave Ralph a

chance to unveil key programs designed to aid business reten-tion and expansion within the town. She indicated that over the last few months she has been working hard to bring forward the two initiatives she launched that morning: a busi-

ness outreach program and a lead generation program.

“It’s been exciting for me to come work in economic devel-opment in Carleton Place. There are a lot of positive things go-ing on in the community,” she remarked, noting the major fo-cuses in her role surround busi-ness attraction and retention, as well as building relationships.

The business outreach pro-gram is geared at getting to learn the successes and chal-lenges businesses face. Ralph said she will meet with business owners, one-on-one, to discuss how they feel the overall busi-ness environment in the Carle-ton Place is and any obstacles they have.

“(This program) will build open communication between the town and businesses. I want you to feel comfortable reach-ing out,” Ralph explained, stating the three goals of the initiative are marketing and promotions, expansion and growth and identifying oppor-tunities and challenges.

The lead generation program is a “very traditional business attraction program with a little twist,” Ralph said.

She referred attendees to the postcards on the tables, which encourage businesses to write down what they would like to see downtown and in busi-ness parks, and send them in to Ralph. “You follow the lead and I bring your ideas to the town,” she said. “What’s your vision?”

“My success is very much based on your success,” she added. “...I may not know ev-erything but I can fi nd what you’re looking for, so let’s work together.”

Ralph also gave those in at-tendance a sneak peek at the new economic development website for the town, which will be launched in the near future. It will statistics on de-mographics, labour force data and highlight businesses in the town.

“It’s an essential step in the marketing of the Town of Car-leton Place and a key piece in attracting people,” she con-cluded.

-Business Today photo by ASHLEY KULP

Carleton Place mayor Wendy LeBlanc speaks to those gathered at the Carleton Place Town Hall auditorium Feb. 7 for a special economic development networking breakfast. Jasmin Ralph, right, unveiled two new programs at the event.

Mississippi Mills Chamber talks successes, strengthsBy TARA GESNER

It has been both an honour and a pleasure for Kris Rien-deau to serve as president of the Mississippi Mills Chamber of Commerce (MMCC) over the past two years.

At last Wednesday night’s (Feb. 20) annual general meet-ing (AGM) at the Almonte Old Town Hall, Riendeau spoke about having the good fortune to work with the business or-ganization’s many members, “as well as our dynamic board of directors,” on a number of projects.

“I believe the contributions of the Chamber as a whole, and its individual members, con-tinuously strengthen the fabric of both the local business com-munity and the community in general,” she said.

The district served by the Chamber includes the commu-nities of Almonte, Pakenham, Ramsay, Appleton, Blakeney and Clayton.

Riendeau presented the 2012 progress report – high-lighting the successful initia-tives of the Chamber’s events and fundraising team (under the leadership of board direc-tor Carmel Broughton), includ-ing August’s golf tournament, November’s Business Awards Gala and April’s tree sale.

“The golf tournament was coordinated by our vice presi-dent, Adrian Ayotte and spon-sored by Reliable Heating and Cooling,” she said, “and our

fourth annual Business Awards Gala (A Taste of the Town) was a huge success, thanks to the creative vision and implemen-tation of Vicki Veenstra and the organizational talents of Nicole Guthrie.”

Celebrating local businesses on Nov. 8, Nancy Fulton of Levi Home Hardware took home the Chamber’s newest award – Outstanding Employ-ee. The award for Creativity and Innovation went to Lilly White from the White Lilly and White Light. Don Wiles won the Community Involvement award for being a longtime advocate of lifetime learning and for organizing the Almonte Lecture Series. The award for Economic Contribution went to the founder of the Puppets Up! International Puppet Festi-val, Noreen Young.

Last year’s tree sale (the brainchild of Almonte resident Al Potvin) was reinvigorated with the presence of the Ma-plelope, a new mascot.

“This is due in large part to the artistic talents of Sam Ham-ilton,” said Riendeau.

Yet again, Chamber past president Gerry Turcotte di-rected the operations team as they unloaded, bagged and tagged and organized the deliv-ery of more than 700 trees, she continued.

Over and above excellent networking opportunities, the Chamber’s popular Mix-ers, typically held on the third

Wednesday of the month at The Barley Mow, presented an array of valuable guest speak-ers. Riendeau thanked directors Paddye Mann and Scott McLel-lan for keeping the gatherings diverse and dynamic.

“(The year) 2012 was a for-mative year for the Chamber,” said the president. “Thanks to the effort of our treasurer, Ev-erett Colby, we are addressing some longstanding fi nancial and accountability issues that will help provide a solid foun-dation for the Chamber as it continues to grow and move forward.”

The business organization’s executive director, David Baril was successful in improving the renewal process for mem-bership. Moreover, he assisted Colby and director Phil Wood in updating the constitution and bylaws, which were presented at the AGM.

“All of these changes and improvements will facilitate the job of both current and future board members,” said Riendeau, “and I would like to express my appreciation to these individuals for undertak-ing those tasks.”

FinancesLooking at the 2012 fi scal

year, revenue for the Chamber totalled $25,198. The break-down: net gala ($100), net golf tournament ($4,712), net tree sale ($8,520), other ($1,910) and membership ($9,956).

The sum of expenditures was $27,257. The itemization: executive director ($12,000), marketing and promotion ($6,057), administration ($3,030), insurance ($1,935), interest and bank charges ($1,677), offi ce and general ($1,531) and communications and website ($1,027).

At the end of the year (Dec. 31), the Chamber’s net assets totalled $14,027.

Based on the proposed 2013 budget, Colby said a surplus of $475 is projected.

He noted there are 13 cor-porate memberships (three or more full-time equivalent em-ployees) and 130 basic (less than three full-time equivalent staff.

ExecutiveLast week’s AGM saw Rien-

deau and Baril (non-voting) ap-pointed ex-offi cio, and a hand-ful of directors also completed the fi rst year of a two-year term: Broughton, Craig Hall, McLel-lan and Wood. Although three individuals are completing the fi nal year of their tenure – Dale Dunning, Mann and Colby – they are being recommended for re-appointment. Cindy Hobbs of RBC Almonte was recommended for reappoint-ment to the board for a period of two years.

For more information about the MMCC, contact 613-256-7886 or visit www.mississip-pimills.com.

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Return of successful Kemptville Royal a sure sign of spring

The Kemptville Royal was held last week and is one of the fi rst signs of spring that people look for in North Grenville. Good weather and a healthy turnout made this year’s College Royal a success. It featured several days of great ac-tivities from hockey to demonstrations by students at the college. The week-long College Royal featured a number of farming competitions. By the end of the week there were winners in the top four categories. Top right photo (left to right) are: College Royal Queen Courtney Henderson, Reserve Supreme Champion Robin Crossley, Supreme Champion Quinton Baird and College Royal King Andrew Brekveld. Bottom right, college student Cassandra Per-riam gets her horse Torah ready for the horsemanship events at the A.M. Barr Arena. Right, a team of farm structure students made this mock up of a dairy barn with working lights. Above, In the late 1990s students at the col-lege stripped down a small school bus and rebuilt it. These days it is still as good as new. Here, Steve Doorenspleet gives thumbs to what is a very muddy spring ride.

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On International Women’s Day, Canadians participate in a worldwide celebration of women, peace and human rights. Canada’s theme for International Women’s Day 2013 is Working Together: Engaging Men to End Violence against Women.

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The Ladies of Code’s Mill Perth17 Wilson St. East, Perth

Quaint indoor shopping where the weather is always perfect!

Photo from left to right: Veronica Airth–Owner of Gallery Perth and Perth Picture Framing; Francine Tardif–Picture Framer of Perth Picture Framing; Amy Fisher–Owner of The Curley Red Head; Bobbi Fornwald–Manager of Ground Waves;

Sandra Teflissi–Owner of Coutts Coffee; Barb Woods–Owner of Ground Waves

Barb Woods recently took ownership of GROUND WAVES, the existing HOME & GIFT store located in the Historic Codes Mill Building. Fun of a Kind is the feeling you will get when you walk through the doors of GROUND WAVES. We have an array of unique, whimsical and witty product for all ages and occasions.

Manager Bobbi Fornwald comes to the store with a previous retail and banking background. Barb and Bobbi’s vision is to provide customers with exceptional service all while providing you with the perfect purchase.

Open Daily

613-267-3322www.groundwaves.ca

COUTTS & COMPANY COFFEEHOUSE EMPORIUM

Sandra Coutts-Teflissi

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Open 7 days a Week613-267-3713

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Amy Fisher – Hair stylist, makeup artist and owner of The Curly Red Head hair salon.

Amy came to the Code’s Mill building in January 2010 and started The Curly Red Head. She has been in the industry now for 14 years starting in salons at the age of 16. Amy has built up The Curly Red Head to have 2 more employees now and continuing to work hard to grow from there. Training both girls, giving them all the knowledge she has, they strive to be a salon where everyone has the highest level of skill, knowledge and professionalism.

At The Curly Red Head, all they want is to be the best they can be and to continue to make people happy.

613-466-0686www.thecurlyredhead.ca

Perth Picture Framing can frame your valuable art, precious photos and col-lectibles. We welcome your input and ideas in the design process. Canvas stretching, plaque mounting, laminating, conservation quality mats & glass and personalized gift certificates are some of the services we offer. Gallery Perth taps into the wellspring of creativity in our community and strives to support talented artists. Our next art show en-titled “SPRING INTO ART” begins April 20 to May 30 featuring 20 skilled artists who we hope will get you excited about original art.

613-264-8338www.galleryperth.com

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COBRA Pools & Spas Inc. opened in 2004 and Judy and her husband,

Bill, have never regretted taking the plunge. Neither has Nellie, the family dog and store mascot. Judy remarks, “I like being part of a business where customers are buying quality products their entire family can enjoy.

Award winning, COBRA Pools & Spas is a one-stop shop for all your hot tub, pool, gazebo, sauna, chemical & accessory needs. COBRA carries Ontario-made Hydropool Hot tubs, swim spas, the world’s only self-cleaning and 100% carbon neutral hot tub. As well, they sell steel wall pools and one-piece Fiberglass pools. Drop in for all your pool and spa needs!

Cobra has also expandedinto FXR Apparel.

105 Dufferin Street,Dufferin Square, Perth

Behind Wendy’s (off Hwy 7)www.cobrapools.com

613-267-7591

Drop in for all your pool, spa and apparel needs!

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largest home health care provider with over 50 branches across Canada, and has been in operation since 1966. Our Smiths Falls branch has 18 female office staff and over 180 caregivers, primarily women, who work in your community providing caring nursing and home support to residents of Lanark County, North Leeds and North Grenville 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our Mission is to make a difference in our client’s lives, every visit, every time.We are also pleased to announce that we are opening another branch in Carleton Place in May.

Back row left to right: Bev Ross, Bev Verkerk, Kelli Pierman, Mandie Burns, Nicole Berniquer, Amy Nadeau. Front row left to right: Nancy Williams, Carol Suthers, Lois Mayhew, Lori Lachance, Sandra McGregor, Anne Pedro.

94 Beckwith Street North, Smiths Falls

283-1400TOLL FREE 1-888-227-4599R0011921439 www.bayshore.ca

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“We wash your car

wherever you are!”

Alba Auto Bath is locally owned and operated by Lorna Tate. A native of Ottawa’s south side she’s now happily settled just outside Clayton near the Lanark Highlands. Lorna is a graduate of both - The Canadian Automotive Institute’s Automotive Marketing & Business Administration program and Carleton University, where she tailor made her “Canada In a Global Economy” B.A.Thus far, predominantly customer service work experience has been gained largely within the automotive industry. Many years in car rentals, dealerships and even four years of chauffeuring for one of Ottawa’smost prestigious companies- as well as 6 years running a show truck and trailer across the US and Canada; required a pristine level of cleanliness for vehicles and has been a matter of personal pride to do so.Now, with this experience and the creation of the ULTIMATE solution to YOUR car wash needs - Alba Auto Bath begins its’ second year of Washing YOUR car wherever YOU are! Whether at the gym, spa, golf club, shops, home or work, Alba Auto Bath will work with you to make us YOUR first and only choice when it comes to caring for your vehicles’ appearance.With a convenient location in Almonte, there is no need to wait for Spring!

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Andrea has been with the EMC Newspaper since 2006 and still shares the same passion for what she does as when she started almost 7 years ago. “I love meeting new people and working with businesses within our community. If I can assist them in helping their business grow, that’s a great feeling,” says Harding. Andrea looks forward to helping all businesses in the Smiths Falls area with their advertising needs.

(613) 283-3182 Extension 169 aharding@perfprint.ca

Andrea HardingAdvertising Coordinator

and Advertising Consultant for The Record News

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THE SMITHS FALLS

Each year the Physiotherapy Department at the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital (CPDMH) provides over 8,000 treatments to assist patients with recovery from joint replacement, chronic overuse, acute and sport injuries. On average 150 patients are seen a week with shoulder, back, neck, knee and a variety of other injuries. The Physiotherapy Department is also involved in a Cardiac Rehab Program and provides specialized Shoulder and Knee Classes, Community Programs and Diabetes Education.

On March 8, International Women’s Day, CPDMH will be celebrating the contribution from all of our staff members, including the women of the Physiotherapy Department. Of the 163 staff members at the Hospital the vast majority (93%) are women who each do their part in providing vital and essential care to the patients in our community.

Nadine O’Sullivan, Physiotherapist & Diabetes Educator; accompanied by Leisa Butterworth, Physiotherapy Aid; and Katrina Ayling, Physiotherapist, assist joint movement through joint mobilization techniques on patient Ian MacDuff who is using CPDMH’s physiotherapy service for his fractured elbow. In addition to these three wonderful women, many friendly CPDMH Auxiliary women volunteers are also found assisting patients and staff in the Physiotherapy Department. Thank you to all of our women staff members and volunteers – you each contribute to making our Hospital a great place!

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Lori Lawrence R.D.H. Health Care Professional in the practice of Dental Hygiene, opened the doors to “Smile Sensations Independent Dental Hygiene Clinic in 2008. With the flexibility to practice dental hygiene the way I was trained I enjoy attending many conferences with the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine. This has given me a wonderful opportunity to network with like-minded professionals that practice the “Whole Body” approach to dentistry, by being latex-free, mercury-free, and fluoride-free. Providing guidance through relevant research and education is a key component in my practice.

The clients that have sought out my services have come because they truly appreciate “Quality Care”. By allowing much more time for dental hygiene appointments we develop a trusting relationship with each other. It also allows me to take the time to get to know my clients’ individual wants and needs.

My clients have taught me to strive to be better every day. If you love doing what you do then it is easy to achieve success.

Dr. Irina Smirnova, D.D.S.joined the team of dental professionals at Smile Sensations 2 years ago. It has been a wonderful experience for her as she

embraces the surrounding communities and all the magnificent people she has the privilege

to meet.

When it comes to practicing dentistry, Dr. Irina loves working with patients of all

ages, especially children, as a mother of 2 young daughters herself. Her scope

of practice includes a full range of dental procedures including fillings,

extractions, root canals, veneers, crown and bridgework.

She takes pride in making her patients

happy with their new smiles. Her passion for

dentistry is to give her patients the

‘very best of care”.

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Janet Foster and the team at Collins Barrow provide accounting and advisory services including financial statement preparation, incorporation advice, tax minimization strategies, tax preparation, and estate and succession planning.

We pride ourselves on being approachable, knowledgeable and dependable.

Collins Barrow is known as Canada’s mid-market professionals for accounting, tax, and advisory solutions. We serve a wide range of business, individual, agricultural, non-profit, and government clients. We are more than just accountants, we help our clients examine the way they do business, focus on key success factors and effect change within the business that improves the overall value.

Clarity Defined.Janet Foster, CPA, CA, CFP

Partner

52 Lansdowne Avenue, Carleton Place, Ontario K7C 2T8tel: 613-253-0014 fax: 613-253-0129

www.collinsbarrow.com jfoster@collinsbarrow.com

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Lee-Ann LegaultSales Representative

Cell 613.294.2440Carleton Place 613.253.4253

www.century21explorer.ca

Realize your dream of owning your first home.

Lee-Ann is a proud member of the Century Explorer Reality team working out of the Carleton Place office. She takes a keen interest in people, has hard work ethics and a sense of humour. She brings these attributes to everything she does so when your buying or selling your home, she strives to make your experience pleasant and hassle free. When she’s not working with clients you might see her gardening, golfing, at a Captain Hooper chapter IODE fundraiser, cheering on the Sens or spending time with her family.

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Scotiabank has been serving this community since 1895!

Our goal is to provide Excellent Customer Service!

Thank-you for your business!

300 Colonnade Drive Kemptville, ON613-258-5961

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Mortgage Centre Ottawa

Why trust Susan to help with one of the biggest financial commitments of your life?I have 36 years of experience with a major bank, with the last 12 years as a branch manager. A recognized champion in 3 of the last 5 years. Over my career with the bank I gained an extensive knowledge of lending principals and the mortgage business. Now I am fortunate to be pursuing the part of that job that I love.

Helping a young couple buy their first home, helping a family buy their dream home. rental property or vacation home or helping to reduce debt to put the living back in life.

Advice and Service have always been important to me, helping you fulfill your financial goals is my goal. With so many mortgage options to choose from, trust me to find those best suited to your financial needs. Let me do the shopping for you and you can relax knowing that there is someone with your best interest at heart and without the restrictions imposed by any one financial institution.

You deserve the best advice, the best rate and options available to you.

Give me a call, I look forward to sharing my passion for customer service and the mortgage business with you and your family.

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License #11759

Sue MaloneyMortgage Agentp: 613-798-8080 x802 c: 613-324-9030 f: 613-798-8085suemaloney@mortgagecentreottawa.comwww.mortgagebrokersottawa.com

Back In Motion Therapeutic Massage is a massage therapy clinic fast approaching it’s 3 year anniversary located on Clothier Street Kemptville, we have grown to three massage therapists, all registered, all with the same drive to provide effective treatments for our clients. Nadine, Megan and Jen are confident that they can help alleviate your pain and discomfort whether it be from pregnancy, injury, scar tissue, or a nagging ache you just can’t shake, “let’s help you…get back in motion!”

613-258-0022backinmotion@live.com

backinmotion-tm.com

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WE CONGRATULATE ALL CARLETON PLACE & DISTRICT WOMEN IN BUSINESS!

“ We Are Dedicated To Helping Your Business Succeed ”

The Chamber assists our members by ensuring that local business issues are recognized and that we speak with ‘one voice’. We host helpful and informative speakers at our monthly Business at Breakfast events, and work with our community to ensure social and economic success for our local businesses. We also facilitate numerous networking opportunities and offer professional development experiences. We continue to offer group health insurance rates, member-to-member discounts & more. Congratulations to all our members and their continued success. We couldn’t exist without you!

Catherine, Amber & Jackie at Comedy Nite 2013

www.cpchamber.com 132 Coleman St., Carleton Place 613-257-1976

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Donna Brady has been in the flooring business with her husband, John, for the past 24 years.

Their store, located just outside Perth on the Scotch Line, specializes in a complete line of carpeting, hardwood, laminate, area rugs, vinyl flooring, cork, and ceramic tile for residential and commercial needs. The business has seen tremendous growth in the use of hardwood flooring over the last decade, although carpeting still remains popular. Donna maintains the accounting responsiblity in this family business, John being responsible for sales, their daughter, Emily’s expertise is assisting customers with interior decorating, and their son, Jonathan, is professional in installing all types of flooring. She invites you to visit their store and warehouse for all your flooring needs, with all in-stock inventory selling at great prices.

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Hardwood Flooring and Ceramic Tile2110 Scotch Line Road, RR3, Perth

613-264-8290

Diane Reckenberg has been with A&B for over 30 years and serves as the company’s controller

Lori Barr has been with A&B Ford since 1989. She performs the duties of accounts receivable, warranty administration and payroll clerk.

Tammy Rintoul has served in the automotive industry fo over 18 years. Tammy is one of our Service Advisors

Kerry Howard is our current receptionist at A&B Ford. She also looks after the social media aspect of the dealership

Katrina VanAlstine is the newest member of the A&B Ford family. She is an administrator at the body shop

Dayna Clark has been with A&B since November of 2012 looking after financial services.

Lisa Yuill is one of our service advisors at the dealership.

Nicole Hasler Receptionist. Absent from photo - on Maternity leave.

All contribute to the success of the business and are proud to be part of a dealership committed to customer satisfaction and community

Perth Hwy #7 31 Dufferin Street 613-267-2643Smiths Falls Hwy #15, Lombardy Road 613-283-8200

Collision Centre 37 Lanark Road 613-267-5749

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Let us help you create your story!230 St. Lawrence vStreet, Merrickville

613.269.2022 www.cobastudios.com

Joy Cox and Richinda Bates own and operate CoBa Studios & Print Shop in the beautiful village of Merrickville.

Now in their 4th year of business they have developed the unique product of combining custom printing and finishing, with graphic design. They innovate, think ahead and rethink, helping to energise your business and provide key marketing solutions. And then put it into print as customized business cards, flyers, rack cards, signs, banners, books and lots more!

The photography portion of their business has just spearheaded the formation of the Merrickville Photo Club! The club members range from beginners to professionals and all are excited and enthusiastic about the club.

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“Like” the Coba Studios Facebook page

Left to right back row: Marnie Turmel, Darlene Pilon, Serena Fortin, Helen Leeflang, Daniele Fleming, Brenda Ball

Left to right front row: Tricia Mierau, Ashley Robson, Carole Fuller, Shanthi Challa.

~ Est. 1979 ~

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Perth resident Carol Ann Lehovich alongside her husband Ed purchased Embers in 2008. Embers is a family owned and operated business nestled in the heart of Perth. Embers specializes in high quality wood, gas and pellet stoves and fireplaces. Whether you are in the market for a new fireplace or the famous Big Green Egg charcoal BBQ, stop by the showroom and Carol Ann, Melinda or Heather can answer all your questions. Free estimates, design ideas and quality gas and sweeping services are offered to our valued customers to compliment our original installation. Because there’s no place like home…

63 North Street, Perth Ontario 613-264-0878 or Toll-Free 800-361-6012

Visit Carol Ann and the girls in their large showroom or online at www.embers.on.ca to learn more.

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Tracie has been finding creative framing solutions in the community for twenty-three years now. She can assist you in finding the perfect combination of quality, colour and design to showcase your unique art pieces, including needle works, photo pages, and heritage and sport memorabilia.

Based out of her home just west of Perth, Tracie offers customer-friendly hours including evening and weekends. In-home consultations are available as well, where the right framing choices can help to creatively bring a room or a number of rooms together. Quality and customer care are very important to Tracie and upon investigation, you may just discover her prices compare favorably to larger competitor “sale” prices!

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Tracie Goodberry, Owner/Operator By appointment

please (613) 267-3946

Kathy came to Performance

Printing in 1994 and began

her career in sales in the Large

Print Phone Book Division.

In 2008, she joined the

newspaper division as a sales

consultant, and has serviced

the Kemptville zone since

October 2010.

Kathy enjoys meeting and

working with her clients

in the area, and attending

community functions and

activities. Kathy is married to

her husband Bob, and has two

teenage children: Tyler, 17 and

Monica, 15.

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613-283-3182 ext 134 (office)

613-284-7335 (cell) 613-283-9988 (fax)

kperreault@perfprint.ca

www.emconline.ca

65 Lorne Street, P.O. Box 158,

Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4T1

Kathy PerreaultADVERTISING CONSULTANT

Proudly serving North Grenville,

Merrickville-Wolford and surrounding area

EMC CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S WEEK 2013 www.emconline.ca

Connected to Your CommunityTotal EMC Distribution 474,000

The Running Goat Specialty Running Shoe & Apparel Store

proudly supports

The Lanark Mutual Insurance Perth World Record Kilt Run

June 22, 2013 at 6:00 p.m.Join the 1300 plus runners already registered and sign your kids up for the new Weelad’s and Lassies Run.

KEY REGISTRATION DATES: March 17 Last date to order a kilt and

to register at the regular fee

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Since graduating from Carleton University, Jennifer MacDonald has been a practicing dental hygienist for 11 years in Kemptville. As of September 2007, Bill 181 was passed, and hygienists were granted the option of working independently of dentists. In May of 2009, Jennifer started her own clinic, called Hygiene Now, in the old OPP building on Highway 43 in Kemptville.As the sole employee, Jennifer offers one-on-one consultations with her clients, and is able to provide dental hygiene services at 20 to 30% less than traditional dentists. These services include teeth cleaning, polishing, fluoride treatments, and teeth whitening. Most dental insurance plans are accepted.Jennifer’s motto is “Same hygienist, better value”, which is quite fitting for her business. If you would like to enjoy the benefits of a great smile and even greater service at a lower cost, then contact Hygiene Now today.

2722 County Road 43, Kemptville613-258-3200 www.hygienenow.ca

JENNIFER MACDONALD

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Heather’s Healthy Harvest is a natural food store in Old Town Kemptville, located at 15 Reuben Crescent (just past the Post Office) and open 7 days a week. Owner Heather Shaw carries a wide variety of local organic veggies, free-range, antibiotic-free, and hormone-free meats, organic milk, eggs, yoghurt, and cheeses. Climb the stairs to the second floor to find locally roasted coffee, artisan tea, gluten-free pasta and cereals, and locally grown and milled flours.

Heather’s is also home to the Low Allergy Kitchen. Each day, Meghann Gervais-Lynch whips up delicious gluten-free and vegan dishes for your lunches!

The idea for the store was sparked by a visit to an old-time apothecary in Sussex, NB where there was a wonderful atmosphere and great customer service. Heather also wants to help support local farmers by offering the equivalent of a year-round farmers market. Combining these two ideas allowed Heather’s Healthy Harvest to germinate.

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613-215-035315 Reuben Crescent, KemptvilleMon. to Thurs. 9–6 | Fri 9–8 | Sat 9–5 | Sun Noon–4

230 Lombard Street, Smiths Falls

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The family of Lisa Hasler, General Manager of A&B Ford Sales, have been huge supporters of the Perth-Smiths Falls communities for more than 35 years. As well as being part of the ownership team at A&B Ford, along with Brad and Dean, Lisa has found the time to give back to the community that she grew up in. She is vicechair of the GWM Hospital Foundation

in Perth, assists in organizing the Junior Golf Program and is an active member of the Perth Golf Course, just to touch on a few things she does. Lisa has a job she loves. Being the General Manager can be busy, but she is in it for the long haul. Lisa and staff are very grateful to all customers – past, present and future – for their support. Drop by any of the three locations of A&B Ford or visit them on the web at www.abford.com

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Tracey and Elly are often the first point of contact at Pankow Financial Solutions. With over 15 years com-bined service, Tracey and Elly are an invaluable resource to clients and are committed to ensuring the highest possible standards of service.

Elly joined Pankow Financial Solutions in 2006. She is a graduate of distinction from Business Administra-tion – Marketing Program at St. Lawrence College and has a wealth of experience in customer service from a variety of previous positions. Elly is very active within her community and is a key contributor to Big Daddy’s Cow Paddy fundraiser held annually near North Augusta.

Tracey started with Pankow Financial Solutions in 2004. She is responsible for the hiring and development of staff and all marketing/media relations. Tracey draws on her education and experience in small business and management in designing and implementing our client service standards and policies. Tracey is the founder and President of Together Smiths Falls which runs community events like Movies Under the Stars and Music in the Park. She is also sits on the board of the Downtown Business Association and is committed to making her community a better place for all.

“Proud Sponsor of Movies under the Stars”

37 William Street E, Smiths Falls 613-283-5510www.pankow.ca

Pankow Financial Solutions Ltd. is a financial planning and investment advisory firm specializing in finding their clients the right solution to

their financial, retirement, estate and investment planning needs.

Tracey PankowOperations Manager

Elly JordanAdministrator - Client Services

Book your appointments online at doggiestylesgroomingsalon.com

We Carry

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8 Main Street West, Smiths Falls (formerly Russell Street)

Call 613-283-3600 or Text 613-206-3600Hours: Monday 8-2, Tuesday to Friday 8-6, Saturday 8-2, Sunday Closed

Doggie Styles Grooming Salon

Pet Stylist Ann CurranPet First Aid Certified Salon Sanitation Certification Walk in Nail Trims $10 Breed Profile Dog Grooming by appointmentCat Grooming

8 M i St

Carol BarberBroker

Cell 613-285-4887 carolbarber@cogeco.netCarol has enjoyed a successful career in Real Estate for over 25 years. The fast pace and ever-changing face of the challenging Real Estate market encourage Carol to keep up to date on all the changes it entails. As a result of her motivation, pride and love of her profession, Carol pursued her Broker’s License in 1992. She enjoys helping buyers & sellers meet their own individual needs.

Carol has also served as a Director, Vice President and ultimately, President of the Rideau St. Lawrence Board. Call Carol today and put her vast experience to work for you!

#5 60 Lombard Street, Smiths Falls 613-283-4900www.rcrhomes.ca

Connections Realty Inc. (Brokerage)® Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated

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BCD Accounting Services Inc. has been providing a complete range of bookkeeping and accounting services to its clientele since October 2002. In late 2012 we added an additional feature to our business: Seminars and Training. We are pleased to bring low cost, valuable seminars to businesses in Eastern Ontario. Our seminars can be tailored to fit your need, right now.BCD’s owner, Catherine Ellis, feels that accounting firms need to be more accessible and more accountable to their clients. BCD’s promise to its’ clients says it all: “We promise to provide accurate and complete accounting books and records while at the same time providing our clients with the ability to stay current and in good standing with Canada Revenue Agency, Employment Standards and WSIB through ongoing training, support and guidance”. With BCD at your side, you can be assured that you will have a toolbox filled with the right tools so that you need not fear the dreaded “audit” letter. Our knowledge can help you protect your business and your good name.

We are located in North Grenville, but will travel to your location if that is required.“This just in... we can assist you in meeting your accessibility obligations with the Province of Ontario. Ask us how!!”

Why not call or email us today?

613-371-9661 | catherine@bcdaccounting.com

Rideau Lakes EstheticsLove the skin you’re in

Loree Rycroft

Full Service Treatment Centre

And so much more!

Coming Soon! NEW! Skin Care &

Organic Makeup Line!

New in April!Using 100% Pure Essential

Oils in Treatments!

712 Poonamalie North, Smiths Falls ~ 613-284-1729www.rideaulakesesthetics.com

You can contact Natalie at Natalie.B@smithsfallsnissan.com

SMITHS FALLS NISSAN211 LOMBARD STREET, SMITHS FALLS

613-283-4000

Natalie Bernard Sales ConsultantHaving worked in the service industry for over 15 years, Natalie is dedicated to working with you to ensure a great vehicle at a great price. “Trea ng people the way that I would like to be treated makes for a posi ve experience here at Smiths Falls Nissan”. Stop by the dealership today and let Natalie show you our new line up of 2013 models.

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SMITHS FALLS NISSAN211 LOMBARD STREET, SMITHS FALLS

613-283-4000

Be y Ann Coville has been with Smiths Falls Nissan for the past 4 years. Her posi on within the dealership is ControllerGretchen McIndoo and Wendy MacNay have a combined 26+ years experience in the automo ve service industry. Their posi on of Service Advisors compliment the dealership. For repairs to any make or model, be sure to contact Wendy or Gretchen today for all of your automo ve repair needs.

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Home - Auto Commercial - Farm

14 Reuben Crescent, P.O. Box 1337, Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0

Tel 613.258.3544 Fax 613.258.1700www.mcgaheyinsurance.com

McGahey InsuranceP A U L M C G A H E Y I N S U R A N C E B R O K E R S L T D

Since 1972

McGahey Insurance Brokers Ltd is a local Insurance Brokerage which has been owned and operated in Kemptville for more than 40 years. As our business has continued to grow over the years we have been able to make more positions available to help meet the needs of our clients. To help celebrate International Women’s Week we are proud to showcase the Women of McGahey Insurance.

From back left, Marion Shipton-McGahey (Office Manager) Marion Meehan-McGahey (Vice President) Diana Dillabaugh (Registered Insurance Broker), and Beth Milne (Registered Insurance Broker).

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Barbara ReadeSales Representative

Cell 613-812-0542 barbreade@gmail.comBarb has been a Real Estate Agent for over 7 years and has loved every minute of it! Motivated, energetic, reliable, Barb will do what it takes to get your house sold or to put you in your new home. Barb will provide you with the most recent information, and marketing tools, you need to make an informed, and educated, decision when the right time comes for you to purchase your dream home or investment property.

A mother of 2 and actively involved within the Smiths Falls community Barb enjoys giving back to through volunteering with the local skating club, Railway festival and golfing in local charity tournaments. When she isn’t volunteering she likes to spend her time with her family.

#5 60 Lombard Street, Smiths Falls 613-283-4900www.rcrhomes.ca

Connections Realty Inc. (Brokerage)® Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated

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We Can Bring Banking to You

Advisors available at your convenience. By phone. In branch. At a coffee shop.

Call Us Today - RBC Royal Bank, Kemptville Branch, 2600 County Rd 44

JENNIFER YOUNG

Mobile Mortgage Specialist

613-715-0515

SANDRA VOGRIG

Mobile Senior Account Manager613-258-2618

VIRGINIA REYNOLDS

Financial Planner

613-258-1731

SAMANTA RIVET-STEVENSON

Investment & Retirement Planner

613-816-9697

MELISSA WHITE

Business/Personal Account Manager613-325-5559

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HERITAGE PERTH CHRISTMAS HOUSE TOURDecember 7 & 8, 2013

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SETTLEMENT REALTYBROKERAGE

EACH OFFICE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED

2 Wilson Street East, Perth

613-264-0123 1-800-552-7242

email: info@ColdwellBankerPerth.comwww.ColdwellBankerPerth.com

Barbara Shepherd

613-326-1361

This space donated by

This entertaining and educational, charitable event is produced by the Canadian Federation of University Women, Perth and District, showcasing Perth and area’s finest and unique homes, beautifully decorated for Christmas.Through the efforts of many volunteers and our wonderful corporate community, over $95,000 has been raised in the last 7 years for education awards for deserving women and for local literacy programmes. Amazing!If you are interested in having your home on the tour, learning more about the awards, or sponsorship and advertising opportunities please contact me at barbara-shepherd@coldwellbanker.ca or 613 326-1361.

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& JANSENFrom Connie Lamble of Warren and Jansen:

“Warren and Jansen is Kemptville’s premier law firm and I was delighted to join the firm in December 2010. My family has lived in the Kemptville area for 15 years and I am thoroughly enjoying helping the people in my community with their legal needs. I am looking forward to many more years of serving this great community.”

“My personal focus is on Real Estate, Wills and Estates and Business and Corporate Law, however Paul, myself and the exceptional staff at Warren and Jansen are committed to ensuring that you get whatever legal assistance you need.”

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Wendy LeBlanc, Mayor of Carleton Place since October 2010, grew up in a family dedicated to community service. Born and raised here, she moved away following her marriage to Frank, a member of the Canadian Armed Forces, and, after living and travelling extensively in Canada and Europe for 20 years,

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Her extensive experience volunteering in organizations including Communities in Bloom, the Horticultural Society, and the Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum, proved invaluable when she made the move to serve as a member of Council in 2003.

Wendy brings to her current role a strong background of creative, forward-thinking, committed, and involved leadership. Dedicated to the vision of creating prosperity and vitality in our community, Wendy views quality of life and economic development issues as closely linked, and is devoted to engaging citizens and working together as a community, to bring vision to reality.

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Cardel Homes, Carter family team up to purchase ECG machine for CPDMHBy ASHLEY KULP

A local developer and new ho-meowner joined forces to make a $20,000 donation to the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hos-pital (CPDMH) March 8.

Cardel Homes, responsible for a number of developments in Carleton Place and the area, teamed up with Tim and Lorraine Carter, who recently moved into a model home in Cardel Homes’ Stonewater Bay subdivision in town, to donate $10,000 each to the hospital. Carter is also the owner of Carter Foods Ltd., which operates McDonald’s restaurants in Carleton Place, Smiths Falls, Perth and Kempt-ville.

The donation made it pos-sible for the CPDMH Founda-tion to tick off a much-needed item on their equipment list: a

new ECG machine. On hand for the donation, taking place in the hospital’s radiology department, were the Carters; Greg Graham, president of Cardel Homes’ Ottawa offi ce; Cardel Homes vice-president of sales and marketing, Susan Marcovitch; CPDMH Foundation president Edith Addyman; hospital chief executive offi cer Toni Surko; CPDMH Foundation manager of fundraising, Robyn Arseneau; as well as Carleton Place mayor Wendy LeBlanc.

According to Tim, he and his family wanted to do something special for the community they now call home.

“When we were buying the house with Cardel, we had a dis-cussion about what we could do and came up with a co-donation to the hospital,” he explained.

“(With the co-donation) it basi-cally allowed us to do something twice as big as what each of us could do otherwise.”

Instead of simply making a donation, the partners contacted CPDMH to ask what equipment they required. “They gave us a list and we picked the ECG ma-chine as our item of choice,” Carter said.

He noted that in all the com-munities they own businesses, Carter Foods Ltd. supports their local hospitals and said Carleton Place will be no different.

“...We do a lot of work with our hospitals. We helped with the Kemptville District Hospital expansion and also the Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital expansion,” he remarked, add-ing that he served as chair of the board of the Perth & Smiths

Falls hospital in the past. “Hos-pitals are the cornerstone of ev-ery community so we think it’s a great place to make a donation.”

For Graham, this was a way Cardel Homes could show it was committed to the Carleton Place community. The company has been building homes in town for the past fi ve years and are planning future development as well.

“We (Cardel Homes) need to get more involved in the com-munity and show we aren’t just focused on development but on sustainable communities,” Gra-ham stated.

He said CPDMH is recognized for its “wonderful services,” and Cardel Homes wants to ensure that continues by strengthening partnerships. “Combined, this could be an ongoing relationship

with Cardel and the (hospital) foundation,” Graham remarked. “It’s part of our corporate lead-ership plan to step up and show others what can be done and hopefully encourage other busi-nesses to get involved.”

“The stronger our hospital is, the stronger our community is,” he added.

That’s music to the ears of LeBlanc, who said CPDMH is key to the town’s economic de-velopment. “We have so many people who donate to the hos-pital and everyone has different reasons for doing it...what it all comes down to is the fact that everybody realizes the fortune of having a hospital such as ours in the community,” she said.

“Not only is it important for the physical health but the eco-nomic health of our communi-

ty,” LeBlanc continued.Arseneau indicated that the

$20,000 co-donation represents one of the hospital’s major single donations for a piece of equipment this year.

“It’s a big deal for us; to have corporate donors in the commu-nity to give back to the hospital helps with economic develop-ment as well,” she stressed.

The foundation, which is re-sponsible for raising funds to replace and enhance equipment at CPDMH, has an equipment list totalling approximately $500,000. Arseneau said the dig-ital ECG machine will greatly benefi t the hospital’s radiology department.

“This ECG machine is being used right now to promote heart health, which is important for our community,” she said.

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Star FM celebrates fi rst year anniversary on the airwavesBy SABINE GIBBINS

It’s been a year of growth, music and memories for one local radio station.

Kemptville radio station 97.5 StarFM recently celebrated their one-year anniversary last week on Thursday, Feb. 27, marking a new chapter in the form of a partnership between the airwaves and the com-munity.

The Big Breakfast Morning Show co-hosts, Diana Fisher and Drew Hosick take to the airwaves between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m., pro-viding listeners with a snapshot of local news from both Kemptville and across the region, as well as en-gaging in some on-air fun, and, of course, playing hit adult contempo-rary music.

Looking back over the past year, both Fisher and Hosick say it’s been a fun ride.

“It’s been a bit of a whirlwind,” said Hosick as he refl ected on the year it’s been.

Star FM’s history in the commu-nity dates back to 2010.

It was then that the Haliburton Broadcasting Group initially ap-plied to operate a new FM radio station in Kemptville on the 97.5 frequency.

The application was received from the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commis-sion on Dec. 13, 2010, which grant-ed approval on April 21, 2011.

On April 23, 2012, Vista Broad-cast Group, which owns a host of radio stations in western Canada, announced a deal to acquire Hali-burton Broadcasting Group in co-operation with Westerkirk Capital.

The station is Kemptville’s fi rst local commercial FM radio station, which launched on Feb. 27, 2012.

Fisher and Hosick bring with them a wealth of radio broadcast-ing, journalism, and marketing ex-perience.

Hosick, who hails from Smooth Rock Falls, a northern Ontario com-munity, took the one-year computer programming analyst program at Canadore College, but then decided to switch gears and took the radio-broadcasting program at Algonquin College, graduating in 2006.

“I needed that extra year,” he said.

“Algonquin College has an amaz-

ing radio broadcasting program.”With a passion for spinning a few

tracks, Hosick operated his own DJ services, providing music for weddings and other events, before becoming a morning show host on Bancroft’s CHMS 97.7 The Moose from 2007 until he was transferred to Kemptville’s station with the Vista purchase.

Music to their earsHaving a radio station in Kempt-

ville is a major advantage to not only the local economy, but to the community as a whole, he said.

“There are great radio stations in Ottawa,” Hosick said.

“But none of them pay attention to what Kemptville is doing. What we do is offer local news to the local community.“

It has taken time to immerse and introduce themselves in the commu-nity, but the radio station, said Fish-er, is becoming more well known.

“It’s crazy because you go into town, and you don’t know if every-one knows about you,” she said.

Fisher, who writes a column in the Advance known as The Accidental Farmwife, grew up in Kemptville and still calls the bustling country community her home. She has al-ways had a knack for writing, es-tablishing her own freelancing busi-ness in 2006.

She graduated from Ryerson University’s publishing program in 2007.

She was hired by Vista for Star FM in February 2012, selling ad-vertising, writing the news, and co-hosting the morning show alongside Hosick.

“We support each other, and help each other out, tell each other what we know, who we have talked to, what’s going on in the community.”

The news, she said, is more spe-cifi c to the Kemptville area.

“There is no end to stories we can

draw from,” Fisher added.One of the weekly features they’re

currently working on including in the morning programming is a farm report.

“It’s all about educating the peo-ple,”

Generally speaking, Hosick will roll into the station at around 5 a.m., and be on the air at 6. Fisher will join him at 6:45 a.m., and together they’ll do their morning routine.

After they sign off for their morn-ing routine, afternoon and evening

programming will follow suit and be broadcast into Kemptville homes and businesses.

This means listeners are able to hear from a variety of voices at dif-ferent times during the day.

“Each announcer has their own style,” said Hosick.

While the station plays “today’s hit and yesterday’s favourites”, as their slogan describes, Star FM also boasts a line-up of different music themes throughout the week, which includes a 70s and 80s syndicated show, and a Legends of Rock show, to name a few – all played at select times during the week, added Fish-er. Canadian music is also played frequently, which takes up 40 per cent of the actual music played.

Besides the regular morning program, Star FM invites the com-munity to promote their events on the station’s online community cal-endar, so long as they give enough lead-time to promote it.

Hosick and Fisher have also been reaching out the community through the form of social media, which has also been taking off.

But not only does Star FM em-brace the community with music and news, they also give back. Case in point is the fi rst annual radiothon done in support of the Kemptville District Hospital, where $6,000 was raised for the foundation.

But the word has been quickly spreading, and the community is tuning in, as requests to announce sports results, community events, and local news has been pouring in, Fisher added.

“There is so much here for people to want to know about,” she said.

“Having our own radio station here is a strong sign of growth in the community. We want it to grow or-ganically, I think. We want to build it up, and so far, it’s worked really well.”

-Business Today photo by SABINE GIBBINS

Local radio station 97.5 StarFM celebrated its fi rst-year anniversary on Feb. 27 as Kemptville’s only radio sta-tion. On-air morning show personalities Diana Fisher and Drew Hosick, seen above, report on local news and happenings, and spin some tunes.

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Hopeful hiring climate expected for Brockville Brockville area employers expect a hopeful

hiring climate for the second quarter of 2013, according to the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey.

“Survey data reveals that 23 per cent of employers plan to hire for the upcoming quarter (April to June), while zero per cent anticipate cutbacks,” stated Virginia Stenner of Manpower’s Brockville offi ce.

Another 77 per cent of employers plan to maintain their current staffi ng levels.

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Employment Outlook of 12 per cent remains unchanged when compared to the previous quarterly outlook,” said Stenner.

“It is also a two percentage point increase from the Outlook reported during the same time last year indicating a positive hiring pace for the upcoming months.”

“Thanks in part to expected job gains from companies such as Walmart and Green Revolution EMS, the national hiring climate should remain upbeat,” said Byrne Luft, Vice President of Operations for Manpower Canada.

Get registered for Business FairBy MARLA DOWDALL

Augusta Township’s fi fth annual Business Fair has been reinvigorated this year with a new name and joint sponsorship with the Town of Prescott.

The event is a chance for the public and local businesses to meet other local business owners, discover local products and meet local service providers.

The South Grenville Business Fair 2013 takes place Saturday, May 4 at the Leo Boivin Arena. Local businesses and organizations wanting to take part should register now. The fair also has a new location this year.

Tom Kirkby, sits on the

planning committee for the event and emphasizes this is an opportunity for those taking part, and the public to learn what their community has to offer. Kirkby is the general manager for S&T Desktop Publishing, a business which will be taking part in the business fair.

The day begins with a “modestly priced breakfast” from 8:30 to 10 a.m., put on by the local fi re department. Proceeds from the breakfast will be going to the fi re department as well.

Local entertainers will be featured throughout the day and admission is free – donations to the local food bank will be

accepted.The day’s events run from

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and those wishing to register should do so now. Registration began Feb. 1 and there are only 100 spots available for local businesses and organizations. Kirkby noted the event is open to any business and organization which is located within the South Grenville area, so Augusta Township, Prescott, Edwardsburgh/Cardinal region.

All vendor spots are on a fi rst come fi rst service basis and those wishing to take part should register by April 19. Registration forms are available at www.augusta.ca and www.prescott.ca.

Submitted photoPictured are (seated, from left) Madden Hearing General Manager Sheri Madden, Assistant Gen-eral Manager Chris Madden, (standing, from left) BGH Director of Complex Continuing Care/Rehab/Palliative Care Sherry Anderson, Telethon Chair Bruce Wylie, and Foundation Board member Doris Hallett.

Madden Hearing Centre supports BGHMadden Hearing Centre in

Brockville recently donated $4500 to local charities, including the Brockville and District Hospital Foundation and the Annual 30-Hour Palliative Care Telethon.

“We donated $50 from each hearing aid device sale from October to December of 2012,” explains Assistant General Manager and Marketing Manager for Madden Brockville Chris

Madden. “The staff put together a list of nine community groups to support and our clients chose where the donation portion of their purchases went. It’s the fi rst time we’ve done this,” he adds, “and we are really pleased with the results.”

Madden Hearing Centre was started in Smiths Falls in 1989 and now has fi ve locations across Eastern Ontario. The charitable donation drive was

held company-wide and raised over $10,000 for local charities in Brockville, Smiths Falls, Perth, Kemptville and Carleton Place.In Brockville, the Brockville and District Hospital Foundation received $800 and the Annual 30-Hour Palliative Care Telethon $850. The telethon is a major fundraiser for the Brockville and District Hospice Palliative Care Service that is based in Brockville General Hospital.

Apply now for Summer Company programBy MARLA DOWDALL

Applications are now being accepted for the Leeds and Grenville Small Business Enterprise Centre Summer Company program. And those interested should move soon, “the seats will fi ll,” cautioned Wendy Onstein, manager for the LGSBEC.

Typically she receives anywhere from 40 to 50 some applications, one year 100 came in. The program gives youth the chance to start up their own business over the summer months. For those ages 15 to 29, in school and returning in the fall, this is an opportunity for them to “get their business up and running and successful.”

While the program may begin July 1 and participants exit at the end of August, it is a golden opportunity for those with an entrepreneurial spirit. Successful applicants (last year there were 11 young entrepreneurs) receive up to $1,500 startup cash to help get the business running. Upon successful completion of the program, 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 training and coaching from members of the business community. Mentors are paired with participants who might have a similar type business; it is all geared towards the needs of the youth.

“The mentors love it,” Onstein said with a broad smile. “They enjoy seeing the participants be successful.”

Those interested in taking part can visit www.ontario.ca/summercompany to look over and complete the application process, which involves having a business plan. After the application is completed, the local LGSBEC follows up with a phone call. If the candidate’s business plan is completed they are then brought in for an interview. At this time the centre goes over the candidate’s plan with them, making suggestions and providing advice. Application deadline is May 17.

Those who might be more comfortable with making an

initial phone call are more than welcome to do so. The centre can be reached at 613-342-8772 ext. 471. Those who perhaps need some guidance with their plans or the application process are also welcome to call.

“That’s what we are here for. We will certainly help provide them (candidates) with direction,” Onstein said.

Those who are granted into the program, via a successful application process, are expected to complete their business plan, work in their business full time and attend meetings and training sessions.

Thirty per cent of program participants do continue on with their business in some fashion, she explained. Participation in the Summer Company program also provides future opportunities for the young entrepreneurs, “when employers see Summer Company on a resume it defi nitely opens the door.”

Last summer those who participated founded their own businesses which included lawn mowing and gardening, landscaping, selling cotton candy, popcorn and cupcakes.

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UPCOMING EVENTS:MARCH 19Brockville Women In Business monthly luncheon meeting at CJ’s Banquet HallLunch: 11:30 a.m.Speaker: Jennifer Baker - Marketing &Social Media Specialist.Reservations: bwbgroup@gmail.com

MARCH 20Athens Business Expo, sponsored by the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Athens District High School, 6:00 p.m. at the High School. Free admission to the public. to register your Business for a display contactwww.athensontario.com or 613-924-9994

MARCH 21Brockville & District Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting,At the Brockville Country Club, 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.registarion includes buffet breakfast.Reservations: www.brockvillechamber.com

APRIL 10Greater Brockville Ad & Sales ClubMonthly meeting at The Brockville Country ClubNetworking: 5:30 p.m.Dinner: 6:30 p.m.Speaker: Lyne Roberge-Henderson, The McLellan Group“ The Aquatarium and River Quest”Reservations: Rob.tavares@f55f.com

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EMC News - On Friday, March 1, 2013, Brockville and District Tourism in partnership with Downtown Brockville, launched their newly produced, high-quality video promoting Brockville and the 1000 Islands Region.

Featured in the video are many sights, sounds and attractions that have become familiar to city residents and visitors alike – a bustling downtown core with unique shopping, beautiful historic architecture, vibrant theatrical venues, and of course, Brockville’s breathtaking waterfront.

“It was time to put a fresh perspective into play,” said Tourism Marketing Coordinator, Deb Hamilton. “The Tourism Team had a vision of what the video should look like and the DBIA had very similar thoughts. It was a perfect partnership.”

The video is a high-energy, colourful portrayal of Brockville and the 1000 Islands and all that it has to offer visitors and residents.

“Our goal is that people will watch this video and immediately say “Wow! We have to go there!” added Brenda Clarke, Executive Director of Downtown Brockville.

Dayna Earl, Tourism Development Coordinator, is confi dent that the video will inspire community pride and encourage return visits to the region.

When was the last time you took a cruise of the 1000 Islands, strolled down by the waterfront on the Brock Trail, visited the local Farmers’ Markets or had a picnic in one of the area’s charming and peaceful parks? Check out the new video online at www.brockvilletourism.com or Facebook, Twitter and YouTube - pass it on.

Gananoque Chamber hires operations manager

EMC Business - The 1000 Islands Gananoque Chamber of Commerce has hired Lisa Wells as Operations Manager. After 26 years of working in the legal industry in Southern California, Wells moved to Gananoque in pursuit of a lifestyle change.

In addition to running a successful bed and breakfast for the past eight years, Lisa has worked at the Children’s Aid Society, volunteered time on the Town of Gananoque’s Downtown Revitalization Committee, and has been highly involved with the Chamber of Commerce.

In addition to holding the positions of President, Vice President and Treasurer, she has chaired and sat on the Chamber’s Human Resources, Events, and Visitor’s Guide Committees. Lisa enjoys spending time with her family and friends, especially with her three kids and two young grandchildren.

“I am very fortunate to be living in the 1000 Islands and am excited to be working at the Chamber of Commerce, helping to promote not only tourism but advocating on behalf our business members” says Wells. “Members can expect to see a highly functioning organization working on their behalf, and I invite anyone looking for new opportunities for their business to join us.”

Submitted photoThe Great Waterway and Brockville Tourism worked together on a new sign for the visitor information centre in preparation for the upcoming summer tourism season. This dynamic sign showcases some of the tourism assets and experiences in The Great Waterway and highlights the exciting things to see and do in Brockville. The Great Waterway is a regional tourism organization that promotes and invests in tourism along Lake Ontario, from Prince Edward County in the West to the Quebec border in the East. The Great Waterway region includes unique towns, villages and cities of Quinte West, Belleville, Kingston, Gananoque, Brockville, and Cornwall.

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