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None was likely felt more acutely than Chris Toner. He finished with the most votes at 1,782, almost 100 more than second place Lisa McGee. But he called the win bittersweet, falling less than three days after his father died.

"To be honest, I'm still with him," Toner said at Nick Smith Centre, moments after the results were revealed to the about 90 people on hand, including all candidates and many supporters. "He helped me put signs up. He was really there for me, and proud."

Long-time municipal politician Walter Stack won the mayor's seat, defeating rookie candidate Gabriel Flowers 1,921 to 987. Stack said his opponent ran a professional campaign, greeted him at Nick Smith

hall when he came in, and may approach Flowers in January to see if he is still interested in serving the town.

"It was an encouraging spread, a strong mandate," Stack said. "It's just a real privilege. I'm just anxious to get going, as much as when I started 13 years ago."

He said the town means very much to he and his large family for many years.

Flowers said he learned far more from the experience than expected.

"I found so much support, and even people that didn't agree with me were glad for me doing it," he said. "I wouldn't go back for anything."

The other three members of council for the next four years are: incumbents Tom Burnette with 1,605 votes; Lynn Grinstead, 1,437; and Ted Strike, 1,379.

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TOWNSHIP VOTES TO STAY THE COURSE DEREK DUNN derek.dunn@metroland.com Voters on Oct. 22 said to keep McNab/Braeside heading in the same direction.

All incumbents who ran were re-elected, including Mayor Tom Peckett who received the message loud and clear.

"I feel thankful for the support and now we are able to get back to work," he said soon after results were revealed. "There is still lots of hard work ahead and we're ready to get at it."

Peckett took 1,446 votes to Lou Laventure's 1,134. Tops among councillors was Heather Lang with 1,774 votes, then came Scott Brum with 1,691, and newcomer Oliver Jacob with 1,212.

Mark MacKenzie opted not to run again. Candidates Bob Campbell and Shawn Regier fell short with 1,138 and 1,083 votes respectively.

Lou Laventure spoke at length about his disappoint-

ment and disbelief at the results.

"I find it hard to believe these numbers. There's a lot of doubt in my mind to the authenticity of the vote," he said repeatedly. "I don't have faith in the process."

"There is still lots of hard work ahead and we're ready to get at it."

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Laventure insists that his message was well received at the many doors he knocked on. He said the voting system "locked up" on election day, when elderly residents tend to vote, and who he believes would have supported him more than Peckett.

"This is not about sour grapes," Laventure said. "I

don't trust the ones in there (on council). They misquoted me on the recreation and library agreements. My question was on payment; I was in favour of those things."

Asked if he plans to challenge the results, he isn't sure if he wants to spend time "beating a dead horse."

"I tried to do the right thing," Laventure said. "Unfortunately that is not enough in this day and age."

Peckett maintains that the "system worked as it is supposed to work." And the same process has been in place for several elections now.

"I suppose if you don't win you don't like it," Peckett said.

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said.

The race was largely a friendly exchange between the many candidates. Only candidate Glenn Miller talked about the importance of pointing out incumbent failures as a way of contrasting various positions.

Others insisted they wouldn't speak poorly of others, and appear to have stuck to that.

Many incumbents, especially Grinstead, ran on sticking to the plan laid in place over the next decade or more. So long as the municipality trends toward paying off debt and building up reserves (to avoid interest-charging loans), much money will be freed up in future, she said.

Other incumbents, such as Tom Burnette and Ted Strike, spoke proudly

of the downtown revitalization and the road work being completed.

Incumbent Frank Dugal sided with many on social media - along with candidates such as Toner - who said the Town Hall needs to communicate more effectively with residents: specifically by setting up a Facebook page besides Nick Smith Centre's.

McGee didn't shy from offering her opinion on a wide range of topics, and even offering up novel ideas such as instituting a ward system; she also floated the idea of a dog park, sparking much conversation.

Geoff White won some support for bringing up the issue of affordable housing. Other candidates caught on and treated it as legitimate. Andrew Fogarasi championed smart growth but of-

fered limited specific details. Other candidates such as Danny Martin likely suffered from not having a strong social media presence.

However, it was Marc Bissonnette who engaged most frequently and disarmingly with voters who sought information on the page What's Up, Arnprior.

It didn't result in enough votes to secure a spot on council; Bissonnette's 936 was well back of the fifth place finisher. That contradicts an informal survey on the page that showed him winning with many votes.

The all candidates' meeting at Arnprior District High School didn't draw as many people as expected. About 75 per cent of seats in the crowd were taken. It, too, was a polite affair with no clear winners or losers. The future of the landfill and

Derek Dunn/Metroland Gabriel Flowers, left, congratulates his mayoral rival Walter Stack on his election night win at Nick Smith Centre. what strategy will replace it was important to those who submitted questions.

Another had candidates address growth. Still other questions included

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GROVE NURSING HOME PROJECT FACES OPPOSITION EXPANDED FACILITY'S GROUNDBREAKING LIKELY PUSHED BACK TO SPRING DEREK DUNN derek.dunn@ metroland.com An Arnprior resident countering the proposed site of a new nursing home says health officials are failing to take climate change into consideration.

It will likely delay breaking ground from December to spring.

Russ Corbett - who said he isn't opposed to a new nursing home in town - has begun the appeal process against Arnprior Regional Health's (ARH) plan to

build a larger Grove Nursing Home next to the existing one. The area is surrounded by marshlands and Gillies Grove, an old growth forest that absorbs more carbon than most. A meeting between himself, ARH, and the municipality on Oct. 11 was hosted by the Environment and Land Tribunals of Ontario, formerly known as the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB).

"This project will have a major negative impact on the natural surroundings and a major negative impact on residents," Corbett

said. "I'm trying to get the Ministry of Health - who is supposed to look after our health - to look after our health."

With help from the Canadian Environmental Law Association, he has a long list of problems with the project. One is that all new builds must front on a street; yet part of Ida Street North, where the existing and proposed future sites are, is privately owned. Another is that too much paving could overwhelm storm sewers during heavy raining and cause flooding to nearby homes. Yet another is that paving will affect the nearby marshlands that provide water to the grove. Still, another

maintains ARH will need to cut down 2.8 hectares of forest; not the 1.2 hectares it claims.

"They've hidden a lot of information from the public," Corbett said. "The town wants to say my appeal is concern for Gillies Grove. There is more to it than that. This is counterproductive in caring for our health and will contribute to global warming."

ARH President and CEO Eric Hanna is frustrated that the process isn't moving along any faster than the former OMB. "I'm not surprised (there is opposition). It's part of the process. I'm just a little disappointed it could take so long," he said.

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Hanna said all the necessary environmental studies and other studies have been completed. No problems were found. ARH has worked on the project for more than three years.

Ida Street North would be the road used; the decadeslong right-of-way will be maintained; the current home is 275 Ida St. N., the future would be 280 Ida St. N. "The sooner we can get construction started the sooner we'll have people

out of the hospital and the better off our community will be."

Corbett insists he is not against a new nursing home. He proposes building the new one to the east of the existing, not west.

That would solve the road problem and lessen the environmental impact in a variety of ways.

"To say I'm against it is absolutely incorrect. I'm fully in favour of a nursing home for senior citizens," he said. "Switch it to the east side where they are already cutting down old growth trees, on Dan Street, and a small purchase of (marshland) will alleviate the problem of two technical issues."

ARH is in the midst of a campaign to contribute millions of dollars to the project.

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PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS OPTIONS: SPLASH PAD, OUTDOOR RINK, BASKETBALL COURT DEREK DUNN derek.dunn@ metroland.com Arnprior council signed off on a slightly smaller fairgrounds subdivision with more parkland.

The total number of dwelling units is 147, down from 152 proposed earlier

by Juliada Holdings. The new layout adds more pedestrian area near Nick Smith Centre and a park

that could include a splash pad, play structure, outdoor rink or basketball court. It will be adjacent to the existing green space know as Fairview Park. A public meeting will take place in about 2020 before any final decision on a consultant's recommendation is made.

The change is to reflect public demand that, even though the fairgrounds were privately owned and not officially considered a municipal park, many residents over the years treated it as such because the fair board used it infrequently. Residents said they were losing park space.

"It'll be a welcome addi-

tion for the people who live there," Coun. Frank Dugal said at the Oct. 9 meeting.

Coun. Lynn Grinstead made it clear that "council was not taking away parkland."

As always, the developer will pay for the park through development fees collected by the municipality. It is expected that only three per cent of the five per cent (of sales) fee will be needed. The remaining two per cent will go into town reserves.

However, many attended the meeting and a previous one complaining that traffic will be congested on Daniel Street when about 150 new vehicles try to exit and enter

the new neighbourhood.

The town staff report referred to it as "perceived" heavy traffic; necessary traffic studies are being completed.

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Mayor David Reid, a former developer, estimates Callahan Estates could finish next year, and that a "large portion" of the traffic at Edey and Daniel will move to Baskin Drive.

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By Public Tender MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001 SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF McNAB/BRAESIDE TAKE NOTICE that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on November 9, 2018 at the Township Office, 2508 Russett Dr., R.R. #2, Arnprior, Ontario The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day at 3:00 p.m. at the Township Office, 2508 Russett Dr., R.R. #2, Arnprior, Ontario Description of Lands: Firstly: PT LT 9, PL 53, LYING NE OF THE FORCED RD KNOWN AS FLAT RAPIDS RD, AKA MAIN ST & LYING SE OF R98837; MCNAB / BRAESIDE PIN 57335-0072 (LT) Secondly: PT LTS 8 & 9, PL 53, LYING W OF THE FORCED RD KNOWN AS FLAT RAPIDS RD AKA MAIN ST; MCNAB / BRAESIDE PIN 57335-0079 (LT) Minimum Tender Amount: $9,846.58 Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount.

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

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

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

According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $16,100.00 A copy of the prescribed form of tender is available on the website of the Government of Ontario Central Forms Repository under the listing for the Ministry of Municipal Affairs.

Angela Lochtie, Treasurer The Corporation of the Township of McNab/Braeside 2508 Russett Dr., R.R. #2 Arnprior, ON K7S 3G8 Telephone (613) 623-5756 ext. 224

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HELP US CELEBRATE THE BEST YOUTH OF OUR COMMUNITY They are exceptional youth, with limitless potential and we want to know about them.

They are future leaders making conscious efforts to see change in society and working hard to make a difference both locally and globally. Although very different and unique, they all share one aspect in common - they are all truly inspiring, and their stories illustrate creativity, determination and generosity.

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Nominees may be involved in: • worthwhile community service; • special young people who are contributing while living with a physical or psychological limitation; • individuals who have performed acts of heroism or bravery in the past year; • excellence in personal achievements.

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WHO WE ARE LETTERS & COMMENTARY TRANSPARENCY, COMMUNITY INPUT KEY IN GROVE REDEVELOPMENT: ARH TO THE EDITOR:

We would like to provide further clarification to points raised in the article regarding the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal process ("Arnprior nursing home project faces opposition"). Contrary to Mr. Corbett's statement that "ARH has hidden a lot of information from the public," we have and will continue to demonstrate transparency throughout the entire process of redevelopment, including seeking the community's input on the project and providing regular updates on the redevelopment process itself.

Mr. Corbett suggested that we acquire additional land to the east of our current property on which to build the new nursing home. This is not a viable option for a number of reasons. It is not of sufficient size for a 96-bed facility.

This land is zoned for residential use only, and there is no certainty that rezon-

ing would be possible under the town's official plan or that of the province. Finally, we do not own this land nor would the cost of its acquisition be funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-term Care. We do, however, own the lot to the west of the current nursing home. This land is, in fact, one of two lots that Mrs. Margaret Gillies bequeathed to the Arnprior Hospital more than 40 years ago, with the specification that the land be used for a nursing home.

Further, we appreciate the importance of preserving the old-growth forest of Gillies Grove. Contrary to what was stated in the article, we will not be removing any trees outside of the land we currently own, meaning we will not be touching the neighbouring 56 acres, which is owned by the Nature Conservancy of Canada.

Unfortunately, for the Grove's growing resident waiting list, we are one of the first in the area to follow the new Local Planning Appeal Tribunal process, brought in under the recently revised provincial Plan-

ning Act. And although it's not the only outstanding requirement we need to meet before we begin construction, it is one that's taking much longer to resolve than we anticipated.

Despite this situation, and despite the overall complexity of the process and the number of requirements we have to meet to receive ministry approval to begin construction, we are deploying all of our resources so that we can bring more desperately needed long-term care beds to Arnprior - so that more of our community members can come home to great care. We are confident construction will start in the spring!

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BARB DARLOW, CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ARNPRIOR REGIONAL HEALTH ERIC HANNA, PRESIDENT & CEO, ARNPRIOR REGIONAL HEALTH

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JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com In response to the legalization of cannabis in Canada on Oct. 17, the Renfrew County and District Health Unit is focusing on a "prevention and harm reduction strategy."

Legal does not mean safe, as no drug is without risk, stresses the health unit in releasing a list of people they suggest shouldn't use pot.

According to legislation, individuals 19 years of age and older can buy, use, possess and grow non-medicinal cannabis. However, the health unit advises people to avoid cannabis use: • if under the age of 25, as using at a young age increases the risk of developing health, educational and social issues; • if there is a personal or

family history of mental health problems, as there is increased risk of cannabis-related psychosis and mental health issues; ?

• if planning a pregnancy, pregnant, or breastfeeding, as it may affect the ability to become pregnant and increases risk of harms to baby development. ?

If people choose to use cannabis, the health unit recommends consulting their health-care provider and following Canada's Lower-Risk Cannabis Use guidelines.

"Negative health effects may include irritated respiratory system, impacts on thinking and decision-making, impaired motor co-ordination, reaction time, distorted perceptions, drowsiness and anxiety," says the health unit.

OPINION READER CONCERNED WITH ELECTION SIGN DAMAGE IN ARNPRIOR TO THE EDITOR:

I'm a citizen of Arnprior and I was very disturbed this morning when I was walking up to Tim Hortons on Daniel Street and across from the Mall entrance to Canadian Tire and saw one of Gabriel Flowers election signs was down on the grass.

I thought maybe the wind had blown it over and I went to it to put it up again,

The health unit notes that cannabis can affect individuals differently and different methods of consumption may result in different experiences.

For example, when cannabis is inhaled, the effect can be felt almost instantly and may last up to four hours. When cannabis is ingested, the effects can be delayed up to two hours and may last up to 10 hours.

People should not operate a motorized vehicle while under the influence of cannabis, advises the health unit.

"Many variables impact the level and duration of impairment. Like with alcohol and other substances, impairment can last, unknowingly, for prolonged period of time."

The health unit reports it will be enforcing the pro-

but then realized that the long metal pieces that are used to stick the election signs in the ground were gone and there was no way to get it to stand upright. I propped it up against a nearby pole and continued on. Then at Daniel and Baskin I saw a second sign, again it was for Gabriel Flowers, and again the metal legs were missing! One knocked over could possibly be the wind ... but two? It occurred to me then that someone must have deliberately broken them off !

I was very impressed that a young man his age (I'm 70 myself) would have the dedication of purpose to run for

John Carter/Metroland The Renfrew and District Health Unit is recommending people under 25, those with mental health issues in their family, and pregnant women and those contemplating pregnancy be among those not indulging in cannibis use. posed Smoke-Free Ontario Act. It will be illegal to vape or smoke cannabis in areas where smoking tobacco is prohibited.

The health unit encourages people to be aware of ongoing changes related to legalization by visiting www.ontario.ca/page/cannabis-legalization.

For more information, visit the Renfrew County and District Health Unit website at www.rcdhu.com.

mayor and was very disappointed that someone would do such a deliberate act of vandalism. I believe that whoever we vote for, we need to respect all the candidates and allow them to have a voice.

We have no way of knowing who did it, but I can only hope that such a person will at some point regret their meanspirited ways. I have had so much generous kindliness directed my way since I moved here 13 years ago ... this kind of behaviour is not the Arnprior I've come to know and love.

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CHURCH DIRECTORY Please submit all changes for the directory to Christine Jarrett at 613-432-3655 or email to christine.jarrett@metroland.com

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church The Rev. David W. Hooper, B.A., B.Ed.,M.Div. 613-623-5531 • 80 Daniel St., Arnprior Morning Worship & Sunday School – 10:30 a.m.

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Monday, November 5th – 5PM

Our weather has certainly taken us on a roller-coaster ride recently. Some days it felt like summer, while others had us thinking that winter suddenly arrived.

Fortunately, we could deal with those temperature swings by putting on lighter clothing on the hot days and donning gloves and heavy coats on the cold ones.

Our wild neighbours do not have the luxury of switching their external clothing. What covers their bodies is all they have for dealing with varying temperatures. Fortunately for them, by now their winter coats are already being grown, so the recent cold snap likely had little if any effect on them.

In preparation for winter, mammals have already put on a layer of short, dense hair next to their skin. This underfur acts just like our thermal under-

wear in that it traps heat next to the skin. In addition to underfur, their outer layer of guard hairs has grown in longer and denser than it was in their summer coat.

This luxurious coat is analogous to our winter parkas and serves the same purpose. Mammals also add a layer of fat under their skin to fend off any cold that penetrates their double layer of hair.

Birds that stay here for the winter have also changed their outer layers.

Next to the skin, a thicker coat of down feathers has grown, and their outer coat of contour feathers has also increased in bulk.

For American goldfinches, tiny birds whose males' appearance has now transformed from brilliant yellow and black to dull olive and brown, the additional feather growth consists of about 50 per cent more mass than their summer dress.

The insulating power of feathers is amazing. A study on black-capped chickadees found a difference of 37 C between the bird's skin and the air just outside its feathers. In other words, almost no body heat was escaping through their feather coats!

Animals such as garter snakes and American toads

Michael Runtz/Submitted This Red Squirrel was busy carrying loads of shredded wood fibres to insulate its winter den. are held hostage by external temperatures and avoid the cold by heading deep into the ground. This behaviour is known as freeze avoidance. Snakes seek rock crevices that lead below the frost line, where temperatures stay a few degrees above the freezing mark all winter.

In their hibernacula, the snakes lie in tangled groups, waiting out the winter in a dormant stage. Toads dig down below the frost line where the temperature does not fall below zero. Here, they lie in a death-like state until spring's warmth revives them.

Some animals also prepare for winter by creating warmer retreats. All squirrels have been busy adding bulky, insulating material to their dens. Grey squirrels (which can be grey or black) pack dead leaves inside tree cavities. Red squirrels often add shredded wood or mosses to their ball-like winter

retreats. And beavers are now busy adding insulating mud to their lodges.

Physiological and behavioural adaptations for dealing with cold temperatures have evolved over thousands of years. How climate change will affect animals over the long term is anyone's guess.

If warmer conditions do eventually prevail through winter, perhaps our wild neighbours will look at us with envy for our ability to shed warm clothes on abnormally hot days!

The Nature email is mruntz@start.ca Michael Runtz is a longtime columnist who teaches natural history and ornithology at Carleton University. He has worked as a naturalist in provincial and national parks, hosted the television series "Wild by Nature" and has written 11 books on natural history topics.

MADAWASKA MASONIC LODGE IN ARNPRIOR CELEBRATES 150 YEARS SEE FREEMASONRY DISPLAY AT ARNPRIOR MUSEUM UNTIL OCT. 26 BILL COLBERT On Sept. 29, the Arnprior Masonic Lodge, known as Madawaska Lodge #196, celebrated 150 years since its formation in 1868. The lodge was established by a group of area masons who realized that Arnprior and the surrounding area would continue to grow and would be able to support a successful lodge.

They were right! Through that 150 years, over 900 men have joined Madawaska Lodge, many names of which would be very familiar to locals as cornerstones in the area's history.

Julia Barrie/Submitted The Arnprior Masonic Lodge, known as Madawaska Lodge #196, recently celebrated 150 years since its formation in 1868.

The celebration was kicked off with two Masonic Pipers leading their brethren in a short parade from the Nick Smith Centre to the lodge building on James Street. This was followed by an official meeting which included special guest of honour: Most Worshipful Brother (M.W. Bro) Paul E. Todd, grand master; Grand Lodge of Ancient Free & Accepted Masons of Canada in the Province of Onta-

rio. Other guests included Right Worshipful Brother (R.W. Bro.) Kenneth Brinston, district deputy grand master Ottawa District 2 and Worshipful Brother (W. Bro.) Bill Colbert, master of Madawaska lodge, along with lodge members and other dignitaries from across the province. At the end of the formal meeting, a plaque was unveiled at the front of the building to commemorate the milestone.

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A banquet followed at the Nick Smith Centre, where all were treated to a great meal, a special evening with friends and family and music by Arnprior's champion fiddler, Kyle Felhave.

Masonry stresses the principles of kindness and consideration at home, honesty in business, courtesy toward others, dependability in one's work, compassion for the less fortunate and being a good citizen of the world. Masonry recognizes that each man has obligations to his family, his work, his religious beliefs, his community and himself; these must take priority and masonry does not interfere with his ability to meet these obligations.

There is an excellent display currently at the Arnprior and District Museum entitled Freemasonry - A History Hidden in Plain Sight until Oct. 26, 2018. For more information of masonry, see our web page at www.GrandLodge.on.ca or contact Bill Colbert at Madawaska196@gmail.com.

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Get up close and personal with Algonquin Park through the sure-to-be-fabulous tales and images of Arnprior's own Michael Runtz.

The well-known naturalist, nature photographer and natural history author will be centre stage at the Macnamara Field Naturalists' Club (MFNC) annual banquet, which will be held Nov. 10 at the Sand Point Golf Club. Members of the public are welcome to attend. One caveat: All tickets must be purchased in advance.

"My presentation, Algonquin Wild, is a visual exploration of the changes in Algonquin Park's flora and fauna through the course of a year," notes Runtz. "Highlights include elusive orchids and carnivorous plants, and little-known snow insects in addition to the more famous large animals such as wolves and moose."

Banquet details The banquet will be held

on Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Sand Point Golf Club, 38 Golf Club Rd., Braeside. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and dinner is at 6 p.m.

The evening will also feature the return of the club's silent auction with a wide range of appealing items.

One sought-after item will be a prime Spotting Scope Celestron C5+ Original (made in US) Telescope with terrestrial and astronomical accessories; a high quality, high power telescope well-regarded for both long-range birding and quick-setup astronomy.

The ticket price, at $40 per person, is all inclusive. Payment must be received by the club by Nov. 7. Tickets for children 11 and under are available at a special price of $20. Tickets will not be available at the door.

Tickets can be purchased in person at the Arnprior Library or online at mfnc.ca with a credit card or PayPal account.

After your purchase: Your tickets will be waiting

Michael Runtz/Submitted Well-known naturalist, nature photographer and natural history author Michael Runtz will be centre stage at the Macnamara Field Naturalists' Club (MFNC) annual banquet Nov. 10. This bear photo is an example of his work. for you at the banquet or if you wish to make other arrangements, please contact banquet organizer Judy Seligy by email at tickets@mfnc.ca.

Seligy is also your contact if you have any donations for the silent auction or items that would make good door prizes.

All net proceeds from the banquet will go toward the club's operating expenses, which include maintenance of the Macnamara Trail as well as providing great monthly meetings with expert speakers, year-round field trips and special projects and activities. Find more information about the club at mfnc.ca.

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Autumn Peltier, 13 Wikwemikong First Nation, ON 2017 Ontario Junior Citizen Autumn feels very passionate about preserving the environment and creating awareness for the importance of clean drinking water. She was one of two youth advocates chosen to represent Canada during the 2015 Children’s Climate Conference in Sweden. During the 2016 Winter Meeting of Canada’s Premiers in Vancouver, she addressed her concerns directly to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

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NEW FIRE TRUCK TO INCLUDE PLATFORM DEREK DUNN derek.dunn@metroland.com Arnprior's new fire truck should arrive in about the second week of December.

Council approved the almost $1.3 million purchase - called a

Quint type fire apparatus - at the Oct. 9 meeting. The price is lower than staff's original top estimate of $1.4 million.

The truck will also be equipped with a bucket-style platform at the end of the ladder to more easily transport victims and offer stability for firefighters

at upper storeys. The difference between the platform and a simple "stick" option was $80,000.

Staff said it was less than anticipated.

"Give the highly competitive bid for the platform," reads the staff report by Fire Chief Jeff Crawford, "staff recommends

were first told," Burnette said.

"The platform is the way to go."

Crawford said the estimated cost, which was $300,000 more, was based on a custom-built platform. It helped that they asked for the price of both a stick and platform to let the bidders know that cost would be a factor for the town.

The purchase will be offset by a fleet reduction of three, saving ratepayers about $730,000.

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that council award the contract for the supply of one demo/stock Quint type fire apparatus with platform to Commercial Emergency Equipment Company at a cost of $1,283,675.94 (includes net HST)."

Coun. Tom Burnette, a former fire chief in town, was quick to throw support behind the purchase.

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Elaine Burke!!!

Friends are invited to drop in to celebrate this milestone with her on Saturday, October 27, from 2-4pm at The Old Depot 475 Prince Arthur Street, Otter Lake, Quebec Best wishes only!

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Love your Grandma, Sheila Mom, Brittney Sisters, Skye & Raven

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Our thanks from Emerson Kopetoske’s Family, Heart felt thanks to all those who supported us through this difficult time. A special thank you to Dr. J. Robert Boersma for being so compassionate and for all the home visits, also from the nurses Jennifer, Brittney and Morgan who gave us comfort every day.

To all our friends and family and neighbours who donated food, it was much appreciated.

To the Boyce Funeral Home for their kindness and support in our hour of need.

Thank you, Shona & Bella Sandra, Chris, Sheri, Beverley, Karey & Allan Grandchildren, Collin, Lauren, Sydney & Taylor

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ROBILLARD, Theresa

(nee Clement) With heavy hearts we announce that our beautiful Mother and Gramma passed away at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday evening, October 17th, 2018. She was 89. Beloved wife of the late Eldon Robillard (August 24, 2012). Dearly loved mother of Sharron Pottle (Eric) of Almonte; Brian (Diane) and Terry (Loretta), both of Arnprior and Barry (Anita) of Pakenham.

Cherished and proud Gramma of 6 grandchildren: Derek Robillard (Angel), Danielle Affleck (Darryl), Chris Robillard (Jen), Chad Robillard (Kristyn), Lauren Buckley (Andy) and Sarah Mujkic (Ahmet) and 7 greatgrandchildren: Brian, Kylie, Megan, Grayson, William, Boyd and Thomas. Dear sister of Viola Larose (late Fred). Predeceased by her parents: Perry and Aline (nee St. Pierre) Clement and siblings: Orville Clement (late Doris), Frank Clement (late Marion), Edna Clement, Marie Charlebois (late Murray), Della Inkster (late Gavin), Patricia Farrell (late Bernie) and Beatrice Clement (late Harry). Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Friends called at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior during visitation on Sunday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m. and again on Monday morning from 9:15 to 10:15. A Funeral Mass was celebrated in St. John Chrysostom Church, Arnprior on Monday morning, October 22nd at 11 o’clock. Interment Malloch Road Cemetery, Arnprior. Members of the Catholic Women’s League assembled at the funeral home for prayers on Sunday afternoon at 4:30. In memory of Theresa, please consider a donation to the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation or the St. John Chrysostom Church Restoration Fund.

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February 22, 1918 - October 15, 2018 WW II Veteran Another WW II vet has received his final marching order and is now re-united with all those who have gone before him. Included in that reunion his wife Lila who passed away in 2002; his parents Frank and Margaret, sisters Grace, Mary, Doris, Nora and Gladys and brother Frank, Ray and John.

Left to remember and cherish him is his daughter Jan and sisters Joan Barger and Geraldine Kedrosky. AS a child of the depression born into a large family of modest mean, Dad realized at an early age that there were no silver spoons or grand inheritances waiting in his future. Dreams could be realized but only through hard work and perseverance. On February 14, 1941 my father joined the ranks of millions of young men and women and became a member of the greatest generation.

As a 23 year old he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force serving as a flight engineer. For the remainder of his years the ex-Sgt, he demonstrated not only his pride of country but his enduring love for the R.C.A.F. After his discharge in 1945, Dad got on with business of building a life. He married, raised a family and worked as a pattern maker for almost 40 years at Haley Industries. Retirement brought with it many enjoyable winters in Florida and he was blessed with a long a remarkable healthy life. A huge thank you goes to the warm and caring staff of the Renfrew Bonnechere Manor where he lived out his final few years with dignity and grace. “Dad you will always be loved and missed by me Jan.” May you not linger on the roads May you not linger in the fields.

Time is and time is gone.

May you find friends.

May you find those you lived.

Time is and time is gone.

The Castings Visitation was held at the Goulet Funeral Home 310 Argyle St. S Renfrew on Monday October 22nd from 9:00am until 10:00am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Fatima Church at 10:30am. Interment St. Francis Xavier Cemetery.

Donations in Adam’s name may be made to the Dementia Society. Online condolences/donations may be made at www.gouletfuneralhome.com

Lesway (MiLLs), Doris ethel

March 8, 1928 - October 18, 2018 Doris Lesway of Kinburn, Ontario passed away in the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital, on October 18, 2018 at the age of 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Leonard Lesway. Dear mother of Dianne Lesway (Denis Kerfoot) of Woodlawn, Donald (Gwen) of Kinburn, Glen (Mavis) of Arnprior, Gail Lesway of Windsor, David (Lori) of Burlington, Mary Jane (Mike) VanRiemsdyk of Kanata, and Jennifer (John) Eastman of Kinburn.

Much loved grandmother of Warren Lesway, Sarah (Darren) Ball, Lindsay (Neal Allison), Bryn (Alexa) Lesway, Mitch Lesway, Brandon, Allison (Adam Budrewicz) and Andrew Cooper, Kyle (Danielle), Cody and Kristen VanRiemsdyk, Avaleigh (Michael) Schouten, Kaitlyn (Nathan) Rouleau, and Victoria Eastman. Cherished great-grandmother of Jacob and Jayvin Cooper, Charlotte and Alexandra Ball, Hanna, Gracie and Blakely Lesway, Loic VanRiemsdyk, Wyatt and Everett Schouten, and Berkeley Rouleau. Doris is survived by brother Keith Mills (Marilyn), sisterin-law Ina Mills (late Campbell) and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by siblings; Edna, Lois, Katherine, Pearl, Helen, Martha, William, Campbell and Irene. Also predeceased by brotherin-law Willis Lesway (late Shirley) and sister-inlaw Doris Symington (late Don). Daughter of the late Arthur Wellington Mills and Ada Nesbitt.

Arrangements by the Boyce Funeral Home Ltd., 138 Daniel Street North, Arnprior. Visitations were held Sunday October 21, 2018 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and Monday after 9:30 a.m.

Memorial Service Monday October 22, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Boyce Chapel. Interment Pakenham Union Cemetery. In memory of Doris, a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation would be appreciated. Condolences/Tributes/Donations at www.boycefuneralhome.ca Condolences/Tributes/Donations at www.boycefuneralhome.ca.

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McGREGOR, Charlotte “Annabelle” (nee Butler)

Peacefully at Renfrew Victoria Hospital on Saturday, October 20, 2018, with her family by her side.

Annabelle was in her 90th year. Daughter of the late Samuel and Bella (Box) Butler.

Beloved wife of the late Gilmour. Much loved mother of David, John (JoAnne) and Murray (Lorraine). Proud grandma to Adam (Sara), Mitchell (Katie) and Macy (Vikas) and great grandma to Mason.

Annabelle will be remembered by her special cousin Beverly Byrne. Predeceased by her brothers Jim (Edna), Gordon (Betty) and Lloyd (Eileen).

She will be remembered by many nieces, nephews and friends. Family received friends at McPhail & Perkins Funeral Home, 85 Munroe Ave. E., Renfrew. Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, October 23, at Lochwinnoch Presbyterian Church. Interment Sand Point Cemetery. Donations to the Lochwinnoch Presbyterian Church or the Lochwinnoch Women’s Institute would be appreciated by the family.

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Boisvenue, Richard Francis

Valley Signage formerly Rick’s Signs Passed peacefully into the presence of his Saviour after a lengthy illness on Monday, October 15, 2018, at the age of 66. Much loved son of Evelyn Mae (Quait) and the late Armand Joseph Boisvenue. Fondly remembered by brothers Randyl (Marlen) and Mark (Lucy), nephew Nathaniel (Melissa) and children Grace, Isaac and Henry, niece Lisa Robinson and daughter Charlotte. We will miss you but see you soon. Many thanks for the kindness and compassion of the healthcare professionals at Renfrew Victoria Hospital and the Ottawa General Hospital. A graveside service has taken place at Goshen Cemetery. Donations to the Sunshine Coach would be appreciated.

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Prud’homme, Ronald “Ron”

It is with great sadness that we announce that our beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, Ron Prud’homme of Arnprior passed away at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, October 17th, 2018.

He was only 63. Ron will be forever loved by his wife, Shirley Carroll; his children: Ron Prud’homme of Low, QC, Jacqueline Charron (Brian McGregor) of Maniwaki, QC and Darlene Charron (Dale Ramsay) of Low, QC; and his grandchildren: Brittany, Sabrina, Shawn and Briana. Fondly remembered by his longtime friends, Martha and Keith Ramsay.

Special thanks to his nephew Eric Roy for all the love and amazing care that he provided Ron over the years. Private arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior. In memory of Ron, please consider a donation to the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation.

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Marion Edna Briscoe

(nee) Eady December 26th, 1914 - October 27th, 2008 In our hearts our memory lingers, Sweetly tender, fond and true, There is not a day, dear Mother, That we do not think of you.

Lovingly remembered Dorothy, Linda, Shirley & Families

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Leonard Seeley 1940 - 2017 Dearly Missed by, His wife Deanna, 3 sons Brad, Ron, Tim and 3 daughters Monica, Susan and Connie.

Also his 14 grandchildren & 9 great grandchildren

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HOUSTON JAMES DESMOND “Des”

(Ret. Clerk-Treasurer town of Almonte, Past Pres. Mississippi Golf Club, Past Pres. Mississippi Power Corp.)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Des. on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. Predeceased by his wife and best friend Joan (nee; Ferguson), 2017. Predeceased by his parents, James & Catherine (nee; Sweeney) Houston. Left to mourn, his 2 sons, Rodney (Chad Rad) and Jamie (Melissa).

Adored by his grandchildren; Matthew & Emma.

Private Service Special thanks to Dr. Karen Turcotte and the nurses & staff of the Rosamond Wing and Med. Surg. floor of the Almonte General Hospital. For those who may choose to honour Des with a memorial donation, please consider the Almonte General Hospital or the charity of your choice.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL Inc. 127 Church Street Almonte, Ontario.

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Sherlock, Joan Ardell

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Joan, surrounded by her family at Renfrew Victoria Hospital on Sunday October 14, 2018. Joan Chapeskie age 75, beloved wife of the late John (Jack) Sherlock.

Loving mother to Audrey Leblond of Renfrew, John (Doreen) of Renfrew and Paul (late Cheryl) of Douglas.

Proud grandma of Cassandra (Devon), Tyler (Andrea), Hanna and step-grandma of Sara and Jenna. Joan will be forever remembered by her sisters Marie Chapeskie of Ottawa, Bernice Latreille of Cobden, and Darlene (late Eddie) Dewar of Arnprior, her brother in law Ron Sherlock (Valerie), her nieces Bonnie Dewar, Elizabeth McBride (Brian) and nephews Eddie and Robert Sherlock, great nieces Alexandra and Nadja and great-nephew Seamus.

Predeceased by her parents John and Genevieve and her nephews Christopher and Kyle Latreille. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Francis Xavier Church, Renfrew on Saturday October 27th at 9:30 am.

Interment St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joan’s memory may be made to Hospice Renfrew.

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WERTWYN, Heidi

Peacefully at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital on Saturday evening, October 13th, 2018; Heidi Wertwyn of Arnprior passed away at the age of 76 years.

Dearly loved mother of Stephen Weihrer (Trish), Sylvia Weihrer, David Wertwyn and Robert Wertwyn (Catherine). Cherished and proud Oma of Hailey (Adam), Emily (Tanner), Kathryn (Kyle), Sarah (Michael), Sawyer, Summit, Olivia, Daniel, Addisyn and Kaden, and Omi of Addison and Maxwell. Dear sister of Helga Boutzouvis (late Jimmy) and Ruth Loukota (late Franz). Predeceased by her parents: Gustav and Elfriede (nee Buck) Lange; a sister, Gisela Wewer (Helmut) and two brothers: Rolf Lange (late Michelle) and Peter Lange. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to the Parliament Suite at the Fairfield Inn and Suites, 578 Terry Fox Drive, Kanata for an informal gathering to celebrate Heidi’s life on Sunday afternoon, October 28, 2018 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior. In memory of Heidi, please consider a donation to the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation or Canadian Blood Services.

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Bill Logan

October 5th, 1924 - October 25th, 2018 We little knew that evening that God was going to call your name In life we loved you dearly In death we do the same.

It broke our heats to lose you, You did not go alone; For part of us went with you, The day God called you home.

You left us peaceful memories, Your love is sill our guide; And though we cannot see you, You are always at our side.

Our family chain is broken, And nothing seems the same; But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again.

Love Always, Jean & Family

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Emcon Services Inc. has an immediate requirement for Seasonal DZ Plow/Spreader Operators to maintain highways in the Dacre/Eganville area.

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED: I am looking for a babysitter to look after my two children after school ASAP. If interested pls call Brittney 613-889-3760 or Sheila 613-433-5470.

In order to be considered, you must have a clean abstract and CVOR. Shift Work is necessary. EMCON is an equal opportunity employer.

HELP WANTED: Arnprior Legion Branch 174 is looking for an individual or contractor to supply snow plowing services for the 2018/2019 season.

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A Load to the dump Cheap! Clean up renovations, clutter, garage sale junk or dead trees brush.

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Under the direction and supervision of the Resident Care Coordinator(s), the Personal Support Worker delivers resident-focused care in a home-like environment; respecting the individuality and dignity of each resident, family and coworkers; consistent with the Mission & Philosophy of Care at Bonnechere Manor.

Minimum Qualifications:  Personal Support Worker Certificate or equivalent as per O. Reg. 79/10 of the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007  Certificate – Food Safety Awareness Program recognized by a Public Health Unit  Therapeutic verbal and written communication skills in English  The ability to work well with others in a team approach, and adapt to changing situations  The ability to work any shifts, be available for short-notice call-ins and to maintain regular attendance is required  Physically capable of performing assigned duties within a flexible work schedule inside a 24/7 operation.

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Please send your resume, stating competition number #18-123 by 4:00 p.m., November 1, 2018 to: Human Resources, County of Renfrew 9 International Drive, Pembroke, ON K8A 6W5 EMAIL: hrinfo@countyofrenfrew.on.ca (in MS Word or pdf format)

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AUCTIONS

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This position is full time, full benefits. Will be delivering LTL freight to various commercial and residential locations in the Ottawa Valley. Truck departs from Sheffield Rd. (Ottawa east end) every morning and returns at days end.

Saturday October 27th, 2018 10:00 AM sharp To be held at their farm located at 1533 Stevenson Dr., Braeside, Ontario The Stewarts have sold their farm.

(Sale can be held inside) 1998 Zetor Tractor , 62 hp, 4 WD, 1260 hours, cab and loader, rotary cutter with arm; Smith forward drive snow blower; post hole auger; gates, fencing supplies; table saw; saws; grinder; 20 HP Craftsman lawn tractor; pull type ATV sprayer; whipper snippers; chain saw; cement mixer; Guns 22 cal; 12 gauge; 30/30 Winchester Model 94 pre 1970; compound bow; china cabinet; corner cabinet; wing back chairs; oak dresser; chairs; small kitchen appliances; dishes; speakers; Merantz receiver; turntable, LP’s etc. etc. Everything is in excellent condition and must sell.

Please visit www.oneillsauctions.ca for a complete listing Barrie and Brenda Stewart 613-623-3585 Terms: Cash or Cheque with ID Refreshments Auctioneer: John J. O’Neill 613-832-2503 Owners or Auctioneer not responsible in case of loss or accident

Must have: • Good Abstract • Able to maneuver a trailer in tight conditions • Able to use a tailgate, pump truck and hand cart • Good customer service • Personal vehicle to get to and from work • Able to lift (some deliveries locations do not have a loading dock)

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RENFREW COUNTY CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD The Renfrew County Catholic District School Board currently has a vacancy for the following position:

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We thank all applicants for their interest.

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• At least 3-5 years proven experience, ideally in a fast moving dynamic environment.

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Derek Dunn/Metroland Among the most popular items at PJ’s is a Greek classic - chicken souvlaki.

Souvlaki has a storied history in Greece. It may not reach back to the ancient philosophers, but they would undoubtedly have enjoyed this meal.

for the Estate of the Late Boyd McLaren Saturday, November 3 @ 10 a.m.

153 County Road 16, Jasper Between Jasper and County Road 29 Selling: Landini Alpine 65 tractor, 4wd, cab, 1800 hrs., Quicke X21 loader; plus bale spear, gravel bucket, pallet tongs sold separate; MF Super 90 tractor, 2wd, 3800 hrs.; approx. 90 round bales of 2018 hay; Wallenstein 3 pt. hitch log splitter; 7 ft. grader blade; 6 ft. bush hog; drag harrows; WM 3242 three furrow plow; cultivator; older discs; hay wagons; Jonsered riding mower; Dolmar chainsaws; 5000 watt generator; tools; lumber; electric fencer; tractor tire chains; antique feed scales; old lamps; antique and collectibles, plus more.

Auction will be held rain or shine. Short sale, machinery will be sold early.

Terms: Cash or Cheque only Canteen For pictures and full list see: joyntauction.ca 613-285-7494

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DEREK DUNN derek.dunn@metroland.com A couple of weeks after the 50th anniversary celebration of PJ's Restaurant where more than 1,500 people congratulated the Anas family, I slipped in alone for a bite to eat.

The wall hangings follow a Mediterranean theme, as do some parts of the menu. Tasso and Litsa are rightfully proud of their Greek heritage. The story of their lives - how they came from a tiny village but met by chance for the first time, in Canada - is both extraordinary and not uncommon when it comes to immigrants. The yearning for adventure, or at least for a better life, combined with hard work and ingenuity: Canada is greatly enriched when its doors are open to the world.

And they bring great food.

Among the most popular items at PJ's is a Greek classic - chicken souvlaki. Souvlaki has a storied history in Greece. It may not reach back to the ancient philosophers, but they would undoubtedly have enjoyed the meal I had.

Even Socrates and the tricky sophists would find agreement on PJ's souvlaki.

Chicken did come up among the old philosophers. When Plato jokingly defined man as a "featherless biped," the great cynic philosopher Diogenes is said to have plucked a chicken and brought it to him. "Behold! I've brought you a man." So Socrates' most famous student added "with broad flat nails" to his definition.

Back to lunch. It is always a delight when you order one meal and it is served in two courses.

This one starts with a chilled Greek salad. A bed of arugula and iceberg lettuces prop up plump

cherry tomatoes and tart Kalamata olives; red onion is replaced with hot pepper; a slice of warm garlic bread takes care of any leftover dressing.

Then the main act - fat chunks of juicy chicken fresh off the skewer, a mini tub of zesty tzatziki cream sauce, and choice of potato or rice. I went fries because, obviously, it was a Friday afternoon.

The meal was immensely satisfying, which is no surprise. You don't draw folks from near and far for half a century if you don't know what you are doing. Usually with a menu as extensive as PJ's, freshness suffers. Food ordering at the back door is a difficult skill to master on a much smaller scale. Yet the Anas's manage to rotate all those ingredients with tremendous expertise.

Socrates and the sophists agreed on very little. The former taught for free; the latter charged a fee. The one held that solid reasoning within the confines of logic will lead to truth. The others only cared about winning arguments using any means necessary; truth is merely the opinion of the most powerful.

It is a Canadian middle way to say both have their merits. The truth about PJ's chicken souvlaki is that there is a fee, albeit a fair one. And informed opinions require an experiential aspect, so Aristotle would say to follow the "golden mean" - the middle way to 394 Madawaska Blvd. and order the souvlaki for yourself.

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NEIGHBOURS WOULD GATHER TO HELP WITH LOG CUTTING, MARY COOK RECALLS MARY COOK Column

Father had been bringing out logs from the bush for weeks. Big trees, stripped of their small branches and hauled by one horse to the middle of the barn yard. It was a job he did over time, many weeks, and soon the pile was ready for the day the big saw machine would come in our long lane to saw the trees into log sizes to fit the Findlay Oval.

The Farmer's Almanac said it would be an early winter that year.

So the sawing machine and all the neighbours from around, soon would arrive for the yearly job of preparing the wood to take us through the long winter ahead.

Usually the snow was on the ground when woodcutting day arrived. But the Farmer's Almanac, like the Bible, wasn't to be taken lightly.

I was allowed to stay home from school that day, as was my sister Audrey. Audrey, much older than I, would be needed to feed dinner to the men who had come to help a neighbour prepare for winter.

I could smell the meat roasting in the oven before I got out of bed.

Beef and pork, side by side in the Findlay Oval. The biggest pot in

the kitchen would hold potatoes, peeled the night before, and enough pies to feed all of Renfrew County were covered with tea towels on the bake table.

The pine table wouldn't hold everyone, so two sawhorses with planks and covered with sheets were added to the kitchen, so that all the men could be fed at one time.

All morning I would sit at the kitchen window and watch the big logs from our bush being fed into the saw machine, and marvel at how everyone worked so well together. There was no talk, the machine drowned out every other sound, but I could see swirls of smoke from the men's pipes.

As the cut logs fell to the ground, they were tossed into a pile and I watched it grow before my eyes. I wondered, as the pile grew, how we would ever manage to use up all the wood being cut that day.

By noon hour the log cutting was finished, and the men filed into the kitchen, dropping their heavy coats at the door, and slipping out of their gum-rubbers.

They filled the chairs around the table and the extra place, and dug into the bowls of steaming food like they hadn't eaten in days.

The talk was about the winter ahead, and the summer past, and the Depression, and how lucky everyone was to have survived another year.

It didn't take long for the meal to be over, and there was no dallying.

This was farming. There was no time to sit for idle chatter. The neighbours filed out of the kitchen, said quick goodbyes and headed off to their own farms to finish their

work day with their own chores.

A team was hitched to the saw machine, now quiet, and headed out the lane. It wouldn't be idle for long. Soon another neighbour would be ready for it, and again, the neighbours would meet and do the job at hand.

The pile of cut logs would stay in the yard, but with Father working away at it with the axe every chance he had. Then it was my brother's job to carry the wood into the summer kitchen and pile it into neat rows against the wall.

There it would be handy when the wood box had to be filled.

The summer kitchen, which in the hot weather held the Findlay Oval, was cleared by then, and ready for the chopped wood. In one corner would be a special pile.

This was kindling wood which Father had chopped from bigger logs and would be used to start the morning fire in the kitchen.

That day I would again marvel at how the neighbours met and worked together to help each other out. I knew there was a Depression on ... goodness knows it was talked about, but to me on that special day, it could be happening in some other country, far, far way from Northcote.

Interested in an electronic version of Mary's books? Go to https://www.smashwords.com and type MaryRCook for ebook purchase details, or if you would like a hard copy, please contact Mary at wick2@sympatico.ca.

Mary is a longtime writer with several books in print and in electronic copies. 'Mary Cook's Memories' appears as a regular column.

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Pictured, all smiles, with their 'treats,' from left, are: Lynn Zander, Theresa Charbonneau, Andriend Schlievert, volunteer instructor, Darlene Reuter, Norma Langevin, Gail Gilles, Kathleen Bender, head volunteer Instructor, and Donna Jorgensen. Kathleen's Creations takes place the third Wednesday of each month (excluding December). Happy Halloween from everyone at ABMSH.

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RENFREW MAN TELLS HARROWING TALE OF SURVIVING TORNADO HEROES WERE MADE AMONG HUNTING BUDDIES ON WHITE LAKE DEREK DUNN derek.dunn@ metroland.com October 18: The newlybuilt ramp up to the front door of Ryan Vincent's home still has no railing attached. Just back from his first checkup, Vincent is on the TV room couch bundled under blankets and pillows with chunky plastic shoes on both feet.

"It's much better," he

said, looking at the casts. "I had one of them big whitemold ones on this leg. This is much better."

The gregarious and often grinning 25-year-old lives on a winding backroad between Renfrew and Arnprior; loves the outdoors, fishing and hunting; and is remarkably upbeat for a young man who can't do any of that at the moment. The nerve damage in his left foot may permanently affect his ability to walk.

"Everything's healing well, at least," he said.

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and television: "Did he tell you about the guy in the tent? Ryan kept calling him," Pat says, pointing to his son. "Saved his life!

Well, probably saved his life."

October 4: The Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus doors open, Vincent is wheeled out. He's still beaten up but happy to be home soon. The ramp was largely finished the night before; materials donated by his employer, a local custom cabinet maker; about eight friends (hunting and fishing buddies that have been through a lot) put it together.

Seven days before release, his second surgery this one on his right heel was a success. Doctors vacuumed up 100 bits of bone.

The larger bones were busted in six or seven places. That leg was considered stable, so his OR time kept getting pushed back.

His daughter Ella, 5, paid a visit around that time. She broke her arm in summer so knew not to be scared in hospitals. The hunting and fishing buddies all drove to the city to see him, along with a few others. And, of course, his mom Barb.

The first surgery was to his left leg. Before that a permanent rod was inserted just below the knee cap, sticking out of either side for the time being.

"They tied a string to the titanium rod and then to a 30-pound weight and hung the weight over the side of the bed," Ryan said. It was like that for 24 hours. The broken femur was threatening to puncture his skin.

It was described as looking as sharp as a prison shiv.

He doesn't remember much from the first few hours after admittance. He was heavily sedated to deal with the waves of pain. Pat was there, as was his brother Eric who was with Ryan and the hunting and fishing buddies earlier in the day.

"I was in a single room with another guy, so it was pretty busy. I remember that," he said. "Mostly because of people from Dunrobin. It was even busier the next day because inexperienced people from Dunrobin were ending up at the hospital with broken legs. They were helping neighbours repair houses, I guess."

It didn't help that the Civic was out of power.

"They couldn't do nothing with me, but the bone could puncture."

September 21: An ambulance hurtles down Highway 417, coming from White Lake. The paramedic had twisted his ankle in order to strap him into the stretcher. That's when the pain hit him. Before that, when a friend was holding his leg in place to prevent

the bone shard from poking through on the bumpy boat ride to the launch site, Ryan was riding off adrenaline.

"He saved Ryan's life," Pat said. "It's quite a story."

The two-mile boat ride, straight out from the launch, began at a large island where the buddies were gathered for their annual trip. It was the first weekend of duck season and they were trying a new island. The original, used for the past six years, could be seen in the distance.

"If we were there we could have watched the whole thing," Ryan said, adding that no one holds it against the guy who suggested the new site.

As fate would have it, the group was sitting around the soon-to-be-lit campfire having a beer before beginning to unpack. The water in front and trees behind meant the horizon was visible on one side only. Someone suggested getting the tents set up because it looked like rain. Others pulled tarps over the camp gear. Wind started blowing stuff around. The sky quick-

ly grew black. It was about 4 p.m. Then all their phones went off at the exact same time.

It was a tornado warning.

"We started saying how they called for tornadoes about 10 times already and nothing ever happened.

Five minutes later it started to pour. Then we heard crashing in the trees like a herd of cattle coming from the brush."

The tornado ripped through from the back.

That's when everyone left their shelters and bolted for the water. One guy stayed in his tent to escape the rain. Ryan and others yelled at him to get to the lake.

"He couldn't see the trees coming down," Ryan said. "He got out and made it to the water. I almost made it. I saw the tree coming at me and jumped to reach the water. Then I blacked out. When I came to (possibly five seconds later) I crawled to the water."

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"I'm definitely scared of windstorms now. I could hear the tree on the house.

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Had they picked a spot some 50 metres in either direction, the tornado would have been avoided.

"It was only the width of a four-lane highway."

The black tent his friend was in lay under a pile of trees. There are heroes

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RENFREW DRIVER CHARGED WITH IMPAIRED AFTER ATTEMPTING TO AVOID RIDE CHECK A number of impaired charges, two break and enters and a stunt driving charge are among this week's Renfrew County OPP briefs.

Break and enters On Monday, Oct. 15 at approximately 6 p.m., a resident of Mary Street in Arnprior returned home and discovered a break-in had occurred. Police report that a glass door was smashed to gain entry. It appeared that items were moved and the home searched by the suspect, but it wasn't immediately known if anything was stolen.

Charges are pending against a suspect in the case and provincial Const. Jodi Burns is leading the investigation.

On Tuesday, Oct. 16 a homeowner on River Road in McNab/ Braeside Township found their home broken into. The home was vacant for some time so it is not known when the break-in occurred. Nothing was stolen. Provincial Const. Mary Hawkes is leading the investigation.

Impaired drivers On Tuesday, Oct. 16 at approximately 12:25 a.m. provincial Const.

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A traffic stop for speeding led to several other charges for a motorist on White Lake Road on Saturday, Oct. 20. At approximately 1:30 p.m. provincial Const. Scott Childerhose stopped the motorist for speeding. The investigation revealed the driver was operating a vehicle without an ignition interlock device when he was required to have one. Also inside the vehicle were alcohol and cannabis, both readily available to the driver. David Martin, aged 24, of Arnprior was issued a summons to appear in provincial offences court in

Renfrew on Nov. 16. No charges have yet been proven in court.

Stunt Driving Charges On Wednesday, Oct. 17 at approximately 2:25 p.m., a vehicle was stopped on Highway 17 in McNab/Braeside Township for speeding more than 50 kilometres per hour above the posted speed limit. Braydon Jackson, 23, McNab/Braeside was issued a summons for court for the offence.

His licence was suspended for seven days and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. No charges have been proven in court.

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1. Rhythmic patterns 7. Ethical theory 13. Nightclub 14. Upsets 16. Type of railroad 17. Home of The Beatles 19. Political organization 20. Disgraced cyclist Armstrong 22. Seven 23. Enlarges hole 25. Some are big 26. August __, German socialist 28. Unappetizing food 29. Cast out 30. Adult male 31. After uno 33. Midway between northeast and east 34. Kenyan settlement 36. Oxygen deprived 38. British writer 40. Synchronizes solar and lunar time 41. Vehemently expressed

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, if you want to be a pioneer, you have to trust yourself and take some risks. Find ways to expand your social circle and attend as many events as you can.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, keep close friends close, but see if there are any opportunities to widen your network. Networking is an important skill to master. It could serve you well.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 A few changes may be heading your way, Sagittarius. These are nothing you cannot handle with grace. Look for opportunities for growth with anything that comes your way.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Do not worry about pleasing everyone, Taurus. Doing so is impossible and will zap you of the energy you need to devote to those who truly matter to you. Value their opinions.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, it is okay to make mistakes if it is a matter of personal growth.

Sometimes the most valuable lessons are learned by making a mistake and correcting it.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, sometimes the best ideas come when you aren’t focused on finding solutions to problems. Keep an open mind and all types of different ideas can arrive.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 You are in an amorous mood this week, Gemini. Focus your energy on romantic plans. Develop an idea for a dinner as a couple, or a friends’ night out with others.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Family ties have you pulled in one direction when you may have your eyes focused in another, Libra. With some careful shuffling, you can likely find a balance.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, if you want to improve your bottom line, you may need to seek the advice of a professional. Make an appointment to see how to better manage your funds.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Awkward situations give you the opportunity to think on your feet and find amenable solutions to problems, Scorpio. Don’t underestimate the advantages of this skill.

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PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, channel your creative energy into something lucrative this week.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25

Freemasonry: A History Hidden in Plain Sight WHEN: 11:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Arnprior and District Museum, 35 Madawaska Street at the corner of John St., Arnprior CONTACT: Anita Brown, 613-623-4902, jcarlile@arnprior.ca, http://www.arnprior.ca/museum COST: Admission by donation Celebrating 150 years with Arnprior's Masonic lodge. An exhibit that promotes the knowledge, appreciation and understanding of Masonic history and the influence Freemasonry has had. On loan from Bruce County Museum. Runs Sept. 11-Oct. 26.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26

Glasgow United Church Fall Supper WHEN: 4:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m WHERE: Glasgow United Church, 152 Milton Stewart Ave, McNab-Braeside CONTACT: Lillian Collins, 613 623 6948 COST: Adults, teens $15, Children 6-12 $6, children 5 and under fr Glasgow United Church annual Fall Supper. Everyone welcome.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27

Arnprior District Humane Society's Pet First Aid course with Pawramedics WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m WHERE: Kenwood Corporate Center, 16 Edward Street South, Suite 201A, Suite 201A,

Arnprior CONTACT: Jackie Stephens, 6138988565, pawramedics@gmail.com, http://www.pawramedics.com COST: $150 Per person. A potion of course fees are given to the Humane Society In an emergency, every second counts.Do you know what to do if your dog got hit by a car?Do you know what to do if your cat won't stop throwing up?Or what to do if you dog has a tick?This course can help!

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Big Fall Cleanup: Clothing Drive Fundraiser for BBBSRC WHEN: 11:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Reid Bros. Motor Sales Limited, 149 Madawaska Blvd., Arnprior CONTACT: Erin Howat, 613-794-4776, erint@bbbso.ca, http://www.bbbso.ca 'Big Fall Cleanup' clothing drive in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters Renfrew County, accepting clothing/ shoes of all sizes.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28

St. Andrew's United Church Anniversary Supper WHEN: 4:30 p.m - 7:00 p.m WHERE: St. Andrew's United Church - Pakenham, 2585 County Rd 29, Pakenham, Mississippi Mills CONTACT: Shirleen Duncan, 613-623-6679, shirleenduncan@hotmail.com COST: $15/ adults, $8/children 6-12, under 5/free Anniversary dinner for St. Andrew's United Church, Pakenham. Hot turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Family price $45 - 2 adults, children 12 and

Halloween Party WHEN: 6:00 p.m - 7:30 p.m WHERE: Christian Education Centre, 257 John Street N, Arnprior CONTACT: Karina Dewar, 6136238224, oey.arn@hotmail.com COST: $20 per family AFPRC annual Halloween party.

Admission is $20 per family and includes games, dancing, photo booth, spooky room, and more. Ages 0-10.

Newfoundland entertainment WHEN: 7:30 p.m - 11:00 p.m WHERE: St. John Chrysostom Catholic Church, 295 Albert St., Arnprior CONTACT: Suzanne Mullins, 613-623-6006, sueqn@hotmail.com COST: $20-$25 Eddie Coffey Newfoundland Entertainment takes place at St. John Chrysostom Parish Hall Albert St. $20. In advance / $25 at the door. For tickets call Blaine Mullins 613-623-6006 or Arnprior Parish Office 613-623-- 2282.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4

Arnprior Humane Society Bake and Book Sale WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE:

Nick Smith Centre, 77 James St, Arnprior CONTACT: Lynda Duffy, 613-6232086, lynda.arnpriorhumanesociety@gmail.com, http://www.arnpriorhumanesociety.ca Arnprior Humane Society's Book & Bake Sale - part of Christmas in the Prior.Please visit www.arnpriorhumanesociety.ca for more information.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7

Canadian Peace Initiative WHEN: 6:30 p.m - 8:00 p.m WHERE: Arnprior Public Library, 21 Madawaska Street, Arnprior CONTACT: Theresa Dunn, 1 613 897 0188, therdunn@sympatico.ca, http://canadianpeaceinitiative.ca Come join in discussion and practical, active peacebuilding efforts in our community, nation and beyond. An opportunity to create local projects and impact Canadian federal and global actions. Special feature: Story of Rohingya video. All welcome.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8

Opportunity Shop Annual Winter Coat Sale WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 8:00 p.m WHERE: Arnprior Public Library, 21 Madawaska Street, Arnprior CONTACT: Gail Okum, 613-623-8390 Sale of winter coats, boots, ski pants, hats and scarves. All proceeds to Arnprior Regional Health. The Opportunity Shop is run by volunteers from ARH Auxiliary. Sale is Thursday Nov. 8, 10-8,

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