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The owner of Elgin Pharmacy is facing several charges of misconduct after an investigation by the Ontario College of Pharmacists. The allegations were made in the wake of an investigation last spring after a complaint of pro- fessional misconduct against Akop Shaboian. A hearing date hasn't been set. The college's website lists a series of allegations relating to prescribing and record keeping between 2014 and 2016. The investigation came about from a complaint by a patient to the College. Alleged misconduct included dispensing prod- ucts in a different quantity than indicated on pharma- cy records, over charging for dispensing fees, dis- pensing pharmaceuticals without a prescription, and falsifying records. The college stated that Shaboian, during the investigation attempted to contact the complainant and attended unannounced at her office with flowers in an effort to discuss the matter. During the investiga- tion he also on several occasions attended her res- idence in order to try to retrieve bottles of pre- scription medication, knowing that those bottles were relevant to the Col- lege's investigation. Campground owners and campground users should brace themselves for administering and col- lecting payments for a new trailer licensing fee for units in Rideau Lakes Township in 2018. At a budget meeting last Thursday council directed staff to explore the concept in preparation for the implementation of a licensing system next year. The idea was one of 22 suggestions for revenue or changes in service levels which were identified and considered for implemen- tation last Thursday. "There is a dispropor- tionate demand for local services given the high occupancy rate. You see hotel taxes in the city. It's the same kind of thing," said Rideau Lakes CAO Mike Dwyer who identi- fied as many as 1200 units in the township, based on local campground capaci- ty. The revenue could be even more if 450 trailers which are deemed assess- able by MPAC would be charged at a higher rate. The trailers status changes with the addition of struc- tures around it and the removal of wheels. The low property assessment for seasonal parks results in little rev- A second round of pub- lic meetings will be held this month as part of the pupil accommodation review process in the Upper Canada District School Board, seeking input from parents and the general public regarding proposals to reduce excess pupil spaces in schools throughout the district. Rideau Centennial is among a group of 16 Upper Canada District School Board schools that may be closed after this school year. A report to the Upper Canada District School Board trustees last fall also recommended anoth- er 13 schools, including Sweet's Corners, close in phase II if the Board can get funding to make room at neighbouring schools. Among the dozens of options outlined in the report, increasing the use of South Crosby Public School with the addition of Rideau Centennial stu- dents next September, was the only one involving Leeds County schools this year. Sweet's Corners stu- dents would also move to South Crosby in the future if the province funds an expansion or new school in Elgin. The second round meeting for Rideau, Lanark South and Lanark North Families of Schools is Mon., Jan. 30 at Smiths Falls and District Colle- giate Institute at 6:30 p.m. The Grenville, Brockville, River Families of Schools meeting is Tues., Jan. 24 at Brockville Collegiate Institute at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, January 19, 2017 Serving North Leeds and area since 1893 Vol. 126, No. 2 $1incl. tax Canada Post Contract No. 40021501 Township considering annual fee for up to 1200 seasonal trailer sites to offset OPP costs Second public meeting on Rideau Family school closures Jan. 30 •Continued on back page the crowd enjoyed the Sir John A. Macdonald and Lady Agnes' (Bryan and Renee Porter) visit to Legion Branch 542 Sunday, as part of Canada 150 celebrations. Porter did one of Macdonald's speeches from the late 1800's, then shared a number of anecdotes about Sir John A and Lady Agnes shared passages from Lady A's diary. 75 units from 6'x6' to 12'x36' Easy year round access right in Westport 75 units from 6'x6' to 12'x36' Easy year round access right in Westport 75 units from 6'x6' to 12'x36' Easy year round access right in Westport 75 units from 6'x6' to 12'x36' Easy year round access right in Westport Soho's Self Storage Soho's Self Storage Soho's Self Storage Soho's Self Storage Soho's Self Storage 75 units from 6'x6' to 12'x36' Easy year round access right in Westport 43 Bedford St., Westport 613-273-8848 soho@rideau.net •Continued on back page Elgin Pharmacy owner facing charges Christine Jennings, Owner 20 Whelan St., Westport, Ontario 613-273-9800 Full Service Dog Grooming Salon Mirror The Review Saturday and Sunday, January 28-29, 2017 Call 359-5660 53 Main St., Elgin duncan s TV & APPLIANCES Range •Self Clean •Hidden Bake Element •Express-Select® Controls Regular 1099.00 Model #CGEF3030PW $ 899 00 Refrigerator •Smooth White Doors •2 Spillsafe® Glass Shelves •Freezer Shelf Model #CGTR1825SP $ 899 95 Take Both Pieces for $ 1698 00 Continuing a 30 year tradition serving North Leeds - Delivery & Set Up Available Skate the Lake preparations continue Volunteers have been busy preparing the oval at Portland for next week- end's annual Skate the Lake. This year's event takes place over two days – Jan- uary 28-29. See page 10 for more. •Continued on page 3

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