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INCREASED CLASS SIZES WORRY RENFREW COUNTY TEACHERS PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT UNVEILS NEW EDUCATION 'VISION' JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com The increase in class sizes that is part of the provincial government's proposed education changes will be particularly troublesome in rural areas such as Renfrew County, say teachers.

On March 15 Education Minister Lisa Thompson unveiled the government's new education 'vision' that includes a "renewed focus" on STEM (science, technology, engineering, back-to-basics math) subjects, financial literacy courses and improved skilled trades opportunities.

While the increase in class sizes is greatest in grades 9 to 12 (22 to 28), the boost from 24.5 to 25.5 in grades 4 to 8 will translate into a much bigger rise in some classes.

It will also likely mean a significant loss of teacher jobs.

"When the minister says it shouldn't make much difference

by adding one more student per class, she doesn't take into account the effect in such boards as Renfrew County," said Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario Renfrew County president Allison Ryan.

She explained that in rural schools such as Admaston, Palmer Rapids, Killaloe and Whitney classes sizes can dip as low as 15.

That means the average class size in centres such as Renfrew, Arnprior and Pembroke-Petawawa, already well above the 24.5, will increase by more than one student for the board to reach the required number.

Ryan pointed out some teachers will not only have classes of at least 32 students, they will have to deal with fewer supports as school board continue to struggle with inadequate special needs budgets. Furthermore, teachers could have more children with autism in their classes after April 1 when that program's changes take effect.

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the parents to do," she said, adding teachers sympathize but rarely have the expertise or training to properly deal with these cases.

Downloading the providing of these services onto teachers and the school system at the same time as increasing class sizes is unfair and counterproductive, she said. "The Ford government is causing a crisis in the education system."

The Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association (OECTA) has also reacted harshly to the changes, maintaining the intention to increase class sizes will lead to "massive job

losses and have a devastating impact on student learning and well-being."

In a news release the OECTA suggests upping class size averages in grades 4-12 will result in the loss of about 5,000 teaching positions in Catholic schools. It warns some secondary classes in such core subjects as math will grow to more by more than four students and many schools will not be able to offer the same number and diversity of programs as they do now.

"Smaller classes are one of the most important contributors to success for all teachers and students," said OECTA president Liz Stuart. "There is no doubt that increasing class sizes will make Ontario's inter-

mediate and high school classrooms more crowded, more chaotic and less productive.

"Teachers will not be able to provide the same level of attention to individual students, and students with special needs will not get the support they require to reach their full potential."

The Ontario Public School Boards' Association (OPSBA) said the increase of the average class size in secondary from 22 to 28 students is "dramatic and of significant concern," but the decision to maintain class sizes in JK to Grade 3 is appreciated.

In a news release, the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) charged the education plan contains a variety of funding cuts that will cause "more turmoil" in Ontario's schools. Laura Walton, president of CUPE's Ontario School Board Council of Unions, said the cuts include $235 million in special education funding for atrisk students and almost $75 million in support staff.

THE ISSUE: THE PROPOSED INCREASE IN CLASS SIZES FOR GRADES 4 TO 12 LOCAL IMPACT: SCHOOLS IN TOWNS SUCH AS RENFREW AND ARNPRIOR WILL LIKELY SEE INCREASES HIGHER THAN THAT ANNOUNCED

BY THE EDUCATION MINISTER BECAUSE OF THE RURAL NATURE OF THE SCHOOL BOARD AREA In a news release, NDP Opposition Critic Marit Stiles pegged the teacher job losses at 10,000 and criticized the plan to "force" high school students to take at least four of their classes online instead of with a classroom teacher. The "callous cuts" will mean "thousands fewer teachers, bigger class sizes and less

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However, the government's new vision will "modernize Ontario's classrooms and provide students with more learning opportunities to prepare them for success in postsecondary education, apprenticeship and training, and the workforce," said Thompson. She pointed out the changes stem from "real, meaningful public and parental input into our education system" gained from more than 72,000 parents, teachers, students, employers and organizations through an online consultation process over the past few months.

"The people told us what wasn't working and what we need to protect," she maintained.

Thompson said the plan will introduce changes to education funding that "keep resources focused on students in the classroom."

It also supports teacher mobility and bringing "greater transparency, fairness, consistency and accountability" to school board hiring practices of teachers, she said.

She said the larger secondary class sizes are more closely aligned to those in the rest of Canada. There will be no changes to class sizes in Kindergarten to Grade 3, she stressed.

Her news release suggested the government will continue to discuss the key elements of the proposed plan, including hiring practices and class sizes, in a consultation process that "allows partners to provide the benefit of their expertise, experience and ideas."

Conservative MPPs are saying they "welcome conversation with any stakeholder who wants to work with us in good faith to ensure our plan always puts students first and remains fair to our educators."

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Council will fill this vacancy by appointment in accordance with the Municipality’s Appointment Procedure.

The term of this position is from the date of Council appointment to November 30, 2022.

The application deadline for interested candidates was Friday, March 15, 2019.

Special Council Meetings will be held at the Almonte Old Town Hall, 14 Bridge St. for a two part Appointment Process: • Monday March 25, 2019 at 6pm – Candidate Interviews (interview questions can be found online at www.mississippimills.ca) • Thursday March 28, 2019 at 6pm – Candidate Selection & Appointment Inquiries regarding this matter may be directed to Jeanne Harfield at 613-256-2064 ext. 225 or jharfield@ mississippimills.ca.

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FAMILY LEFT IN LIMBO BY AUTISM PROGRAM CHANGES DEREK DUNN derek.dunn@metroland.com Nathan Chapman is a healthy, happy six-year-old who loves to play outside and has learned to swim. He has also learned to speak, as opposed to using pictures or signing or other means.

Nathan has autism, and if it wasn't for help from the provincial government his mother Laura doubts he could have gained any of those skills.

"Nathan was diagnosed at two years old; he wasn't meeting the milestones other kids were when it comes to eye contact and using words and socializing," Laura said, on break from her pharmacy job at Renfrew Victoria Hospital. "He had another assessment in Ottawa with a thousand questions for us. At the end, they said he had what you could call moderate autism."

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Laura Chapman photo Six-year-old Nathan Chapman is among those who will be affected by upcoming changes to the autism program in Ontario. tend to draw on their parents' experiences for raising kids. The Chapmans could only do that in limited areas.

AUTISM PROGRAM CHANGES WORRY PARENTS, TEACHERS JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com Proposed changes to the Ontario autism support program have fuelled alarm among parents and educators.

However, despite protests the provincial government is holding firm in its intention to implement the changes as planned April 1.

The reworking of the program designed to clear away the wait list for autism therapy services has resulted in anxiety and uncertainty as to its effect on classrooms, the availability of services and the ability of families to

afford assistance.

While expressing sympathy for parents dealing with children afflicted by autism, Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MPP John Yakabuski said the government had to do something to help the families of children "struggling" on wait-lists. The backlog, which continues to grow, has risen to more than 2,400 children waiting for a diagnostic assessment and at least 23,000 families waiting for behavioural services.

There was "no way" many of them would be able to get off the wait list under the current program, Yaka-

Toss a ball to Nathan and it wouldn't occur to him to attempt to catch it, let alone throw it back. It leaves parents at a loss.

For the next two-and-ahalf years, Nathan sat on a waiting list. Then he found a spot in CHEO's intensive behavioural intervention program where professionals worked with him for hours at a time to accomplish small tasks.

Now he can go to school two days a week while having a therapist come to their McNab/Braeside home (Nathan's dad Sheldon works from home) for the other three.

"We don't think he'd be talking or anything without that therapy," Laura said.

"I'm very concerned that it will be taken away."

The Doug Ford government plans to give eligible families a lump sum of $5,000 to cover autism treatments and care. Laura and Sheldon did a few quick cal-

culations. They got some funds from the government to cover respite workers who helped Nathan at swimming pools and other activities - something for which they are very grateful. The CHEO therapy didn't cost the Chapmans anything, but looking at wages alone it must have cost at least $140,000 per year. Plus administration costs on top of that.

The $5,000 won't go far.

"That money will get used up very quickly," Laura said. "It won't last long."

She considers the family fortunate because others have a difficult time simply getting a diagnosis. At least they are eligible for programs. And she repeatedly said how grateful she is. But the Chapmans are worried what the future holds for their son.

"We don't know what's going to happen," Laura said. "We are just waiting to see what comes out of it."

buski said, adding it isn't fair for 25 per cent of children with autism to receive the bulk of the funding.

The government couldn't in good conscience allow this to continue, so the new program will clear the waitlist within 18 months so that every child with autism gets support, he added.

Yakabuski said the change also gives money directly to parents to allow them flexibility on what program they want to use and "empower" them to make the best choices for their family.

While the government would have liked to provide parents more support than the cap of $140,000 for children entering the program at age 2 or up to $55,000 for those entering the program at age 7, Ontario is facing a

$15-billion deficit, he said.

"We have to be cognizant of the reality of the fiscal situation in Ontario."

Yakabuski said he still feels as strongly about the issue as he did in 2016 when, in a video that was widely distributed recently, he took the then Liberal government to task for its autism program. The government should be giving more support to families facing the "greatest struggle of their lives," he said then, adding not doing so was "relegating their children ... to a life where they will never reach their full potential."

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FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES TO CLOSE ARNPRIOR OFFICE JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com The imminent closing of the Arnprior Family and Children's Service office has at least one town councillor concerned.

"It's going to be a huge hit to our town," Coun. Chris Toner told Arnprior council March 11. "I'm not sure if we can do anything ... it's probably too late."

The closure was news to town staff and the rest of council, including Mayor Walter Stack who

agreed council "should look into it."

Family and Children's Services of Renfrew County (FCSRC) has confirmed the office in the Kenwood Centre will close by March 31 with operations being moved to the Renfrew office. However, the number of staff and the services provided in Arnprior and area will not be reduced, said FCSRC director of services Suzanne Elliott.

In an email, she explained the agency conducted "sustainability planning" last year because of "budget constraints and funding limitations." The study concluded service delivery and agency presence in Arnprior could be "maintained effectively without the costs associated with operating a dedicated office space," she said.

As a result, the decision to close the Arnprior office was made in December. The premises at #104 16 Edward St. served as office space for 11 Family and Children's Services of Renfrew County (FCSRC) staff.

Elliott pointed out "flexibility in the FCSRC work culture" will allow Arnprior staff to utilize home offices, as well as the Renfrew office at 114 Argyle St. South when not meeting with clients.

The agency is also exploring

opportunities to share community partner space in Arnprior, she said, noting it would be beneficial for families receiving services from both organizations.

"FCSRC values the many partnerships and collaborations it has developed in the Arnprior community and looks forward to continuing the work we do together," Elliott added.

Family and Children's Services of Renfrew County is a multiservice agency that provides child welfare services, developmental services, family visitation and exchange services in Pembroke and Renfrew, and Kumon math and reading in Pembroke, Petawawa and Renfrew.

It also operates the EarlyON Child and Family Centre in Pembroke and multiple family strengthening programs.

Elliott noted FCSRC Arnprior staff specialize in child welfare and developmental services. "The services and number of staff supporting families in Arnprior and its surrounding areas will not be impacted (by the office closure)," she said.

Stack said as far as he knows the town hadn't been informed of the closure. It brings back memories of when the health unit closed its Arnprior office in 2011, he said.

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Nahanni McIntosh photo Arnprior Regional Health welcomed a special visitor last week. "Minister Elliott visited Arnprior Regional Health on Friday, March 8 where she toured the in-patient unit and emergency department and had the opportunity to chat with staff, patients and physicians," said an ARH press release.

"Following this, she attended a town-hall meeting with ARH health care partners." Shown above is Minister Elliott with Anne Reich, manager of pharmacy (left) and Denyse Mercer, manager of the Inpatient unit.

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Conservatives' own members realize how wrong it is to rip supports away from kids with high needs and give everyone else less," said Ontario NDP Children and Youth Services critic Monique Taylor. "But they're not speaking out it's shameful that these members are falling into line with party marching orders instead of speaking up for families when the futures of children across the province are at stake.

Ottawa Centre NDP MPP Joel Harden, the party's Eastern Ontario spokesperson, charged the government with putting "already vulnerable people in an impossible position" by cutting funding available to them. With some families paying as much as $80,000 per year for intensive behavioural therapies, the Conservative scheme is a "deep cut" to their funding, particularly as only families with an annual household income of less than $55,000 are entitled to the maximum amounts, he said.

Ontario Public Services Employees Union (OPSEU) president Warren 'Smokey' Thomas accused the government with creating a two-tier system in which "wealthy families in big cit-

ies get the services they need while the rest are left with scraps."

SCHOOL CONCERNS The province's proposed autism program changes have raised the spectre of disruptions in the classrooms after April 1.

Yakabuski noted the education minister has addressed the concerns by announcing more supports to help educators cope if there is an influx of students with autism. The help includes specialized online teacher training, expanded after-school skills development programs and provision of an average of $12,300 for each new student entering the school system in the final three months of this school year to ensure proper supports during the transition from therapy to school.

Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario Renfrew County president Allison Ryan questioned the effectiveness of the supports, noting the $12,300 is the amount provided for any new student. As well, it will be long after April 1 before any significant training is completed, she said.

"You can't hire people in a day; you can't train people in a day," she said. "One day of training is not enough ... it takes months to be certified in this (autism) therapy."

She said the concern is aggravated because the number of students with autism who will be enrolled in Renfrew County schools after April 1 "is anyone's guess."

What is clear is the "downloading on the system is not fair to teachers and the children," she said.

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trict school board communications manager Jonathan Laderoute reported public board trustees have not yet established a position regarding recent announcements related to autism. As a result the board hasn't shared concerns with the province like some other boards and the Ontario Public School Boards' Association.

However, at various times over the last month, a general concern has been expressed by Renfrew County trustees related to autism and parents of students in the district, so they are pleased additional funding is being provided to support students as of April 1 and special education funding will be stable for the 2019-20 school year, Laderoute said.

"This continues to be an area in which districts - including ours - request more supports and resources given the complexities of student needs. In recent years, we have often exceeded the ministry-allocated special education budget."

Laderoute said providing more training for teachers in the area of Autism Spectrum Disorder will also be beneficial to the system. "We will continue to look for opportunities to work with the government to find solutions that result in positive outcomes for students," he concluded.

Renfrew County Catholic School Board vice-chair Andy Bray said his colleagues are expected to discuss the issue at their meeting this week. The board has confidence its administrators will be able to deal with any influx, but there is concern as the special needs budget is already a challenge, he said.

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DRY SEASON TO BLAME FOR SURGE IN EMERGENCY CALLS TO MCNAB-BRAESIDE FIRE DEPARTMENT JONATHAN MULVIHILL jmulvihill@metroland.com Last year was a busy one for local fire officials.

The McNab/Braeside Fire Department has submitted the 2018 year-end report, detailing efforts on prevention, enforcement and suppression of fires and other related incidents.

According to this report, which was expected to be presented to council March 19, the department's suppression team responded to 78 emergency calls. This includes eight property fires with an estimated loss of $829,000, down from the previous year's estimate of $1,129,750, and 14 public hazards, which includes natural gas, propane and power lines arcing. There were 15 calls for both unauthorized fires and complaints. The department expects this number to continually de-

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The greatest number of calls during the year of 2018 came in May with 12 calls.

This is down from 2017, when the same month had a total of 41 calls.

April also had a good share with 10 people calling the department, up from

2017's six emergency calls.

The fire chief said that warmer weather during those months is the reason for this surge in calls.

"2018 was an extremely dry year in Renfrew County and was under a total Provincial Fire Ban until midAugust," Hartwick said.

The chief added that with

changes to the burn bylaw in 2014 and the implementation of an online permit system along with continuing public education, these numbers have been reduced since 2009-2012.

He further commented on the 41 calls in May 2017 alone.

"That was due to warm weather as well as extreme flooding throughout the township that year," Hartwick said. "The fire department was busy with sandbag operations in Braeside, Sandpoint, Rhoddy's Bay and Stewarts Bay. Firefighters filled sandbags and transported them to residents' homes, delivered bottled water and information to homes, helped set up portable pumps, etc."

Residents of McNabBraeside can call the fire department's emergency line at 613-623-6000 if they need to report anything.

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SIZE DOES MATTER WHEN IT COMES TO CLASSES Welcome back educators.

We hope you had a restful March break. You'll need it.

The provincial government took advantage of the school break to announce its new 'vision' for education in the province. While some of the changes are long overdue, others could make for troubling times in our classrooms. It appears a great deal of extra duties will be dumped on teachers as the government tries to find new ways to save money.

Certainly, the Conservatives are justified in trying to whittle down our debt, but pulling back needed supports that help ensure all students realize their potential isn't the most learned way to do it. And while it may save money now, it will inevitably cost us more down the road.

But first the good news. The new vision does address the decline in mathematics comprehension. With all the newfangled gadgets that can compute just about anything, it's tempting to ignore math. But somebody has to understand how to make those gadgets.

Besides, math is still important in everyday life. Students should know enough to properly look after their own finances (no wonder personal debt is on the upswing if young 'uns can't add) and realize when they are being ripped off.

The renewed emphasis on skilled trades in the curriculum is also helpful. Businesses have been sounding the alarm for at least a decade about the shortage of tradespeople.

What won't help improve the education system is the increase in class sizes. Now a modest boost by itself might be defendable. But when substantial increases are imposed along with a reduction in classroom supports and a downloading of expanded responsibilities, it's a recipe for disaster.

It's apparent changes to the provincial autism support program are going to affect schools. With those changes coming April 1, any training promised will be too little, too late.

The class size increases also disproportionately penalize rural boards that have both town and country schools. As teacher reps explain, class sizes in town balloon to compensate for smaller classes in out-of-the-way hamlet schools.

Hopefully the government isn't using that formula to encourage boards to close more community schools.

Been there, done that causing great angst in Renfrew County. Too many students already spend too much time on the buses. We don't need more pupils being bused in from further afield because their schools have been shuttered.

The provincial government has promised it will continue to consult with stakeholders on education changes (hopefully with more face-to-face meetings and less online surveys).

So let your MPPs know the math, skilled trades and financial literacy initiatives are commendable. But please ask them to rethink the class size changes, particularly if they insist on cutting back classroom supports and stubbornly refuse to rethink the autism support program.

At the very least, make the formula flexible enough so rural boards aren't unfairly impacted.

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WHO WE ARE LETTERS & COMMENTARY TOWN TAX GRAB OR OVERZEALOUS BYLAW ENFORCER, ASKS ARNPRIOR READER To the editor: In January I was parked outside my house on McLachlin Street while I unloaded groceries. I did not park on my driveway as I was waiting for my contractor to clear the snow. When I returned to the car I had a $30 ticket on my windscreen.

My crime? I was parked facing the wrong way.

That same day a town councillor was bad enough to have done the same evil deed - $60 for the town.

The next day, while walking my dog along Alicia Street, I saw a vehicle with a ticket on the windscreen. I knocked at the adjacent house to inform the occupant. Not his vehi-

cle. He had friends over the previous evening who had consumed a few bevies and decided they should take a taxi home.

Overnight parking on the street but no snow in the forecast, no salting and no plowing of the sidewalks - $30 to the town.

Two days later another ticketed vehicle for overnight parking on McLachlin Street. No weather problems again - $30 to the town.

This week a friend visited the dentist on McGonigal Street. Parked in a parking zone. Returned in less than an hour to her vehicle to see that she had received a ticket for having one wheel on the sidewalk.

The sidewalk and adjacent road was covered with ice and snow with no possible way of knowing where one ended and the other began - $30 more to the town.

My wife is a team leader at the Opportunity Shop and hears dozens of similar stories. What is going on? There are a great number of taxpayers in this town who are angry about these incidents.

Everyone I have talked to about these various 'criminal' acts have been incensed but have paid the bill. The alternative? A drive to and from Pembroke to state their case in court but with no possible awareness of the outcome.

Not a difficult decision to make to pay!

Do we have a greedy town council or a deranged bylaw enforcer?

Something has to be done about this situation!

Whatever happened to reasoned decision-making regarding bylaw enforcement?

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front of the nearby library or a Scot's pine not far from Southam Hall, it would quietly sit and survey its surroundings for several minutes before reaching over and snipping off a small branch with its formidable bill. This it would hold for a short while before flying with it to one of its nests.

After depositing its cargo and resting for a moment, it would fly back to a tree for another load.

The pine branches were adorned with green needles, making the nests quite conspicuous. The greenery that almost all hawks add to their nest remains a bit of a mystery. It has been suggested that the greenery tells other birds that the nest is occupied and to stay away. More likely, when the needles start decomposing, the release of unpleasant chemicals helps keep nest parasites away.

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Spring finally appears serious about making an appearance. Under the sun's increasingly warm stare the snow's resolve is weakening. Snow fleas are making their mysterious annual pilgrimage from the ground up to the snow's crystalline surface. Northern cardinals and house finches are singing up a storm with a few American robins and red-winged blackbirds now adding their voices to the chorus.

Common ravens and great horned owls are currently laying eggs; a few already incubating them.

While ravens build their own bulky nests, great horned owls usurp those of other birds. By nesting early, these huge owls, sadly declining in recent years, are able to expropriate nests made the previous year by hawks, crows, and even great blue herons, without the owners being present to object.

Another sign that spring's return is imminent is that red-tailed hawks are building nests.

These large, pale-breasted

hawks are commonly seen sitting along the edge of highways, especially the 401. Their name obviously arises from the appearance of their tail but its cinnamon-rufous colour is not acquired until the birds reach two years of age.

Younger birds sporting pale brown, black-barred tails often elude proper identification.

Recently, a pair of redtailed hawks began building a nest outside the fifth floor of Carleton University's Southam Hall. I should say "nests" for actually there are three, all within a few metres of each other.

Each is situated in a narrow gap between the wall and a vertical buttress on the building's east side.

The previous week two birds had been present but when I arrived at Southam with the participants of my weekly campus bird walk, only one was visible. It put on quite a show, though, repeatedly flying over our heads as it brought branches to the nests. While not a lot is known about the redtailed hawk nest building, there is evidence that both members of the pair take part in nest construction.

As males and females bear identical plumages (at least to our eye); we could not determine the sex of the hawk.

It was fascinating to watch the hawk in action.

After landing in either a large deciduous tree in

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EVENTS THURSDAY, MARCH 21

Winter Magic & Maple Harvest WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Fulton's Pancake House & Sugar Bush, 399 Sugar Bush Road, Mississippi Mills CONTACT: Fulton's Pancake House & Sugar Bush, 613-256-3867 COST: admission and parking free Saturday, february 16 to monday, april 22, 2019 (including all four days of easter weekend), weekdays: 9 am - 3 pmWeekends: 8 am - 3 pm Friendship Days Luncheon WHEN: 12:00 p.m 2:00 p.m WHERE: Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church, 116 Baskin Drive West, Arnprior, Arnprior CONTACT: Margaret Bourk, 1 (613) 623 7981, margaretbourk@cssagency.ca, http:// www.cssagency.ca COST: $9.00 each A social afternoon, welcoming to all ages over 60 for soup and sandwiches and entertainment featuring Karl & Linda Dregischan singing Irish music.

Walking in the Halls WHEN: 6:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m WHERE: Arnprior District High

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School, 59 Ottawa Street, Arnprior CONTACT: 613-623-4231 Stay active during the colder weather and come for a Walk In The Halls at Arnprior District High School every Tuesday and Thursday evening from November until mid March 2019. It's warm, safe, free and fun!

FRIDAY, MARCH 22

Burger Friday WHEN: 11:30 a.m - 1:30 p.m WHERE: Arnprior Legion, 49 Daniel St N, Arnprior CONTACT: 613-623-4722 COST: $4.50/ burger Every Friday.

SATURDAY, MARCH 23

Burnstown United Church Pancake Breakfast WHEN: 8:00 a.m - 10:30 a.m WHERE: Burnstown United Church, 673 Burnstown Road,

Arnprior CONTACT: Kurt Johnson, 613433-3389, johnsonhome@rogers.com COST: Adults $10, kids (4-10) $5 and under 4 free Three kinds of pancakes, sausages, peameal bacon, beans and local maple syrup.

Arnprior Agricultural Society's 4-Hand Euchre Tournament Series WHEN: 1:00 p.m WHERE: Arnprior Legion, 49 Daniel St N, Arnprior CONTACT: Cathy Wilson, 6136239186, cathy.wilson2@sympatico.ca COST: $20.00 per person 2 person teams, 8 games played and light lunch provided. $800 in Prizes. *New* Additional Prizes -- Top Series Team Prize $200 & Top Series Woman and Top

Series Man $100 each.

MONDAY, MARCH 25

Euchre Afternoon WHEN: 1:30 p.m - 3:30 p.m WHERE: Arnprior Villa Retirement Residence, 15 Arthur St,, Arnprior CONTACT: Brittany Harris, 613623-0414, brittany.harris@reveraliving.com COST: $4.00/player Join us for a Euchre Tournament, 50/50 draw and refreshment break on the last Monday of every month. For more information, call 613-623-0414.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) WHEN: 6:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m WHERE: Arnprior Public Library, 21 Madawaska Street, Arnprior CONTACT: Linda, 613-623-5450 COST: $2.50 weekly, first meeting free TOPS is a non-profit group meeting every Monday (except holidays). Meetings are fun, informative and interesting. Lose weight sensibly with group support.

Arnprior Family History Group WHEN: 7:00 p.m 8:00 p.m WHERE: Arnprior and District Public Library, 21 Madawaska Blvd, Arnprior CONTACT: Ralph Chown,

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TUESDAY, MARCH 26

Euchre WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 4:30 p.m WHERE: Arnprior Legion, 49 Daniel St N, Arnprior CONTACT: 613-623-3635 COST: $4/person Euchre every Tuesday at the Arnprior Legion. Cost: $4/person.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27

Breakfast N' Learn WHEN: 8:30 a.m - 11:00 a.m WHERE: Riverside Grill and Bar, Madawaska Blvd, Arnprior CONTACT: Margaret Bourk, 1 (613) 623 7981, margaretbourk@cssagency.ca, http://www.cssagency.ca COST: $6.00 Welcoming to adults aged 55

plus. Price includes a full course breakfast with this month's guest speaker, Caitlyn Brydges, Dementia Care Coach with The Dementia Society of Ottawa & Renfrew County.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3

Dining With Friends WHEN: 5:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m WHERE: Jim's Restaurant, 54 Elgin Street West, Arnprior CONTACT: Margaret Bourk, 1 (613) 623 7981, margaretbourk@cssagency.ca, http://www.cssagency.ca COST: $14 A social evening welcome to all ages over 60 for a full course meal and entertainment featuring Rita, RIck & Dorothy. Tickets need to be purchased by noon on Tuesday, April 2. $14 includes soup or juice, main entree, dessert, tea or coffee.

Peace Book Club WHEN: 6:30 p.m - 8:30 p.m WHERE: Arnprior and District Public Library, 21 Madawaska Blvd, Arnprior CONTACT: Theresa Dunn, 1 (613) 897-0188 Come join in a lively discussion of A Global Security System: An Alternative to War (2018-19), available at worldbeyondwar.org.

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SPEAK OUT ON 'LAVSCAM', GALLANT URGES CONSTITUENTS JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MP Cheryl Gallant is calling on her constituents to speak out on the "scandal" she has labelled 'Lavscam."

In her latest news release on the matter, she is urging people to let Prime Minister Justin Trudeau know "it is time for him to go." She issued the release March 5 after hearing Treasury Board president Jane Philpott had resigned from the Liberal cabinet.

Gallant said the Liberal who should be resigning is Trudeau, not Philpott. Her latest MP's column on her website is titled "Trudeau must resign."

On Feb. 28, after Judy Wilson-Raybould's testimony to the Justice Committee, Gallant issued a release encouraging constituents "concerned over the latest Trudeau scandal" to call the RCMP and request an immediate criminal investigation. She has started an online petition calling on the government to launch a public, judicial inquiry into the actions of the Prime Minister's Office in the SNC-La-

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"Jane Philpott's resignation from cabinet clearly demonstrates a government in complete chaos, led by a disgraced prime minister," said Gallant in her latest message to constituents.

Since news first broke of Trudeau's attempt to "interfere in a criminal case to benefit his friends and help the Liberal party win elections," the prime minister has lost two ministers and a Principal Secretary, noted Gallant.

"It's time for every Liberal cabinet minister to ask themselves the same questions Jane Philpott did. Is this what they got into politics for? To prop up a prime minister who will subvert the law to win elections and benefit its corporate friends?

"If not, they must stand up and be heard. Like Jane Philpott did today," said Gallant.

The Conservative MPP is asking constituents to visit cherylgallant.com/trudeau-scandal to sign the petition calling for a public inquiry and go to cherylgallant.com/call-rcmp to request the police investigation.

She said the Liberals are counting on the media and the public to "get bored" with the story and move on to another issue.

"If Trudeau won't call a public inquiry, then Canadians must demand it," she said. "Only overwhelming public pressure will force Trudeau to give in, do the right thing, and call for a full public inquiry."

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The provincial government has announced starting in September students will be banned from using cellphones in the classroom except for educational purposes.

However, local educators indicate classroom cellphone use is already limited in most instances.

Education Minister Lisa Thompson confirmed the ban March 15, citing recent public consultations that indicated 97 per cent of respondents support some form of a ban on cellphones.

Beginning next school year, cellphones will no longer be al-

lowed in the classroom unless they are required for educational purposes, health and medical purposes, or to support special needs, she said.

"By banning cellphone use that distracts from learning, we are helping students to focus on acquiring the foundational skills they need like reading, writing and math."

Renfrew County Catholic School Board vice-chair Andy Bray said he doesn't expect the ban to change much. He said the board is leaving it up to its schools to control cellphone use as it has confidence in its principals and teachers to handle the matter.

"I expect our students are not using cellphones in the classroom," other than for educational purposes, he said.

For example at St. Joseph's High School some teachers have students put their cellphones in a basket before class, while others

only confiscate them if are proving to be distracting during the lesson.

"They (provincial government) are making an announcement about something that already exists," said Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario Renfrew County Local president Allison Ryan.

She said all school boards have policies governing the use of technology in the classroom.

With all the technological changes in the past 15 years, it's important for educators to take advantage of new technology and teach students to use it responsibly, she said.

Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB) communications manager Jonathan Laderoute said the board "does not have a classroom policy per se, but does have policies that speak to the issue," such as a code of conduct and electronic/computer and network regulations.

Personal technological devices may be used during instructional time for educational purposes, he said. Principals and teachers are expected to establish guidelines for the use of the devices with students that emphasize "responsible and safe use," he added.

The guidelines also state cellphones and other devices can be used on school property outside of instructional class time, "so long as the use of these devices does not distract from instructional class time, extracurricular activities, co-curricular activities and the use of the device does not violate any other school or RCDSB policy or negatively impact the network."

The province-wide ban on cellphones in the classroom is part of the government's new 'Education that Works for You' vision. Leading up the vision's unveiling March 15, more than 72,000 parents, teachers, students, employers and organizations provided input.

Critics have suggested the cellphone ban was included in the statement to deflect some of the attention being put on controversial changes affecting class size, autism services and sex-ed.

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WHAT'S GOING ON HERE? 50 MADAWASKA ST., ARNPRIOR The ChrisTina Studio will receive a $536.50 Community Improvement Program (CIP) grant from the Town of Arnprior to improve signage to promote the newly-acquired business.

dio's grand opening celebration.

JUST THE FACTS:

Derek Dunn/Metroland Town council approved the grant March 11 after hearing new owners Tina Carr and Christine Nehme want to replace the old weathered marker with a new sign for the renamed business as quickly as possible and in time for the stu-

Arnprior marketing and economic development officer Lindsay Wilson told council the spa is eligible for a facade and property improvement grant of up to $536.50 based on the half of the $1,073 cost of the project. The town's Community Services Branch reviewed the request and recommended a $268.25 grant based on past approved amounts. Wilson noted council has historically awarded 25 per cent of the project cost.

However, councillors, noting there is still the full $15,000 in the CIP fund as this is the first application this year, agreed to increase the grant to the maximum allowed.

The fact about half the fund went unallocated last year was also a factor in the decision.

"Let's give them the 50 per cent," said County Coun. Dan Lynch. "It's a good investment ... and the downtown is getting better and better."

Mayor Walter Stack agreed, noting

while the desire to spread the dollars around is understandable, he would rather be told before year's end the fund needs more money than having some of it unused.

Wilson said the fund was well used when it started giving out grants in 2014, but there has been money left over for the past two years.

Lynn Grinstead successfully recommended staff review the program and bring back recommendations to council.

She suggested there might be ways the program could encourage larger exterior upgrades and reduce red tape to make applications for smaller projects easier.

"I agree it's time to take a look at it (program)," said Stack.

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Thank you from Cathy Ohashi’s (nee Quinlan’s) family. To all the wonderful friends and family for the prayers, caring, cards, flowers, phone calls and visits during Cathy’s illness and death. You have helped us cope and keep going and your kindness will not be forgotten. She is greatly missed.

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LUHTA, Raymond “Ray”

PRAYERS NOVENA TO St. Jude. O Holy St. Jude, Apostle and martyr, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need, to you I have recourse from the bottom of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present and urgent petition. In return, I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. Say 3 Our Fathers, 3 Hail Mary’s and 3 Glorys.

Publication must be promised. St Jude, pray for us all who invoke your aid. Amen. This novena has never been known to fail. MNB

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The families of the late Mac Fraser would like to thank everyone who sent cards, flowers, food, donations and those who phoned with condolences. Also a big thank you to Ray’s Flowers and the Renfrew Agriculture Society for their assistance.

Thank you to Zohr Funeral Home for their compassion and their care.

Sincerely, The Anderson & Dillabough Families.

I would like the thank everyone for your kindness, prayers and sympathy in cards, phone calls, visits, flowers goodies and Facebook messages.

On the sudden passing of my sister Dianne Alguire. Your thoughtfulness is very much appreciated.

Gwen Dick & Family

The family of the late George Armados Varrin wish to extend heartfelt thanks to the many family members and friends for their love and support during this difficult time.

Thanks to those who donated to the charities in George’s name.

Thanks to Goulet Funeral Home for their compassion and professional guidance.

Special thanks to Father Ryan Holly for his visits to George in the hospital and his service of Holy Sacrifice of Mass at Our Lady of Fatima Church.

Thanks to the ladies of Our Lady of Fatima Church for the lunch after the service.

Thanks to the doctors and nurses of Renfrew Victoria Hospital for their compassion and excellent care given to George during his stay.

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March 21, 1941-March 12, 2019 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Eunice Miller (nee Bailey) on Tuesday March 12, 2019 at her home in Kitchener, Ontario. She was 77. Originally from New Chelsea, Newfoundland and a longtime resident of Arnprior, Ontario. She was the daughter of the late John and Susannah Bailey. Predeceased by her husband Robert Miller (July 1, 1995). Loving mother of Mark (Alyssa) of Kanata and most cherished Nana of Aria and Fiona. Eunice is survived by her sister, Dorothy “Dot”, of Montreal and was predeceased by her sisters: Florence, Vidia and Lucy as well as brothers: James, Frank, Lenny and Hedley. Dear sister-in-law of Joan Miller (late Ronald), of Arnprior and survived by many nieces and nephews. Arrangements by the Boyce Funeral Home Ltd., 138 Daniel Street North, Arnprior. Visitations were held Saturday March 16, 2019 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and after 2:00 p.m. Sunday. Funeral Service was held Sunday March 17, 2019 at the Boyce Chapel at 3:00 p.m. Interment followed at Arnprior Malloch Road Cemetery.

In memory of Eunice, a donation to CHEO or to the Love Made Real Ministry of the Riverstone Church, Arnprior would be appreciated.

(Retired - Transport Canada) With profound sadness, the family announce that Ray passed away peacefully at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital in the early morning hours of Monday, March 11, 2019. He was 84. Beloved husband for almost 65 years of Patricia “Pat” (nee Andrew). Dearly loved father of Bill (Vicki) of Arnprior and Liisa Perrin (Bob) of Mt. Laurel, New Jersey.

Cherished and proud “Grandpa” of Molly Luhta (Tyler Lauzon), Roger (Kara) and Connor Perrin. Ray’s final care has been entrusted to the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior where visitation took place on Wednesday evening from 6 to 8:30 p.m. and again on Thursday morning from 10 to 10:45 a.m. A Funeral Service followed in the Pilon Family Chapel at 11 o’clock. Interment Malloch Road Cemetery, Arnprior. A Legion Tribute took place at the funeral home on Wednesday evening at 6 p.m.

In memory of Ray, please consider a donation to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 174, Arnprior.

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WILSON ETTA MARGUERITE

Peacefully in hospital at Ottawa on Tuesday, March 12, 2019.

Etta M. Wilson (nee: Fleming) of Ottawa, age 83 years.

A gentle soul has gone to her rest. Dearly loved wife of the late Gilbert Wilson. Daughter of the late George & Stella (Langford) Fleming. Loving sister of Douglas of Pakenham and Glenn of Calgary. Predeceased by 2 sisters; Helen (Keaton) Bradley and Edna.

Respecting Etta’s wishes friends are invited to meet at 11 am on Monday, April 29 at Union Cemetery, Pakenham for a Service of Committal. For those who choose to honour Etta with a memorial donation, please consider the Queensway-Carleton Hospital, Nepean, Ont. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of C. R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc. (127 Church St., Almonte, ON., 613-256-3313).

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Peacefully in the Carleton Place Hospital on Sunday, March 10, 2019 in his 91st year.

Survived by his loving wife, Mary Thurston.

Beloved father of Geoffrey (Sandi), David (Diane), Guy (Carol), Katie Thurston (Steven Watzenboeck) and Debbie (Dennis Chambers).

Beloved stepfather to Marc (Debbie), Cathy (Dan Borowec), Judy (Ferd Hamre) and Joseph (Leo Scopacasa). Proud grandfather to sixteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Don was the son of the late Alec and Peggy Thurston. Predeceased by his sister Jane and his brother and life time business partner Britten. The family would like to extend their thanks to Dr. Maria BastinMillar and the staff of the Carleton Place Hospital for their care and compassion. For those who may choose to honour Don with a memorial donation, please consider the Almonte General Hospital or the Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital.

Honouring Don’s wishes, a private funeral service will be held in the C. R. Gamble Funeral Home Chapel 127 Church Street, Almonte, Ontario (613)256-3313 Condolences & tributes: www.crgamble.com

LESWAY, William Harold (Bill)

Peacefully at Renfrew Victoria Hospital on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 in his 93rd year.

Beloved husband of the late Charlotte (nee Drew).

Loving father of Harry, Robert, Brian (Sharlene), Pat Postma (Ken), David, Richard, Chris (Allison) and Steven (Mary Ann). Proud grandfather of Brenda Lee, Jamie, Britney, Jeremy, Brandon, Dustin, Allison, Jennifer, Shelby Lynn, Johnathan, Maggie, Liam, Shelby Ann, Abby and Chloey as well as his 17 “precious” great-grandchildren. Survived by his sisters Jean (Stuart) and Kay (Rolly) and sisters-in-law Charlotte, Kathleen and Margaret. Bill is predeceased by his granddaughters Rebecca and Samantha, and brothers Russell, John and Gerald. He will be remembered by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 20 from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. and Thursday, March 21 from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. at McPhail & Perkins Funeral Home, 85 Munroe Ave. E., Renfrew. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at 11 a.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel.

Donations to the Kidney Foundation or Valley Animal Rescue would be appreciated by the family.

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It is with a heavy heart that Shari Rathwell announces the passing of her Mother, Lenabelle Mary Hannaford on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. She was in her 100th year, having turned 99 on February 5, 2019. Daughter of the late Joseph Jackson Riley and the late Lena Dusome. She was one of 9 children. In her lifetime, she saw many difficult things including war and depression, but also all of the miracles of technology that we enjoy today. Mom loved music and the joy of dance so much that she became a dance instructor.

She entertained people around her with her song and offers to dance right up to the end.

Her favourite pastimes included playing cards and fishing for hours with family members on Hay Bay. She was a registered nurse who finished her career at Scarborough General Hospital and then at Bendale Acres Nursing Home, both in the Toronto area. She raised seven children and one grandchild. Four of her children predeceased her - Harry, Fred, ARNPRIOR Marion and Bella. Her surviving children are John, Leslie and Shari. She had many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mom helped me establish Riley’s Catering Co. and tirelessly worked alongside me as long as she was able. I say goodbye to a loving mother, best friend, caring nurse and trusted confidante. Mom’s final care has been entrusted to the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior. A private interment will take place at IN MEMORIAM Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Hamilton later in the Spring.

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For additional information regarding this position, please visit our website at www.roseburg.com/Careers/ Employment is conditional upon successfully completion of Roseburg - Pembroke MDF’s pre-employment checks which may include criminal record check, education verification, reference checks and drug & alcohol testing.

To apply for this position, please apply online through www.roseburg.com/Careers/ or forward a copy of your cover letter and resume to careers-Pembroke@rfpco.com quoting the position title and file number.

Roseburg Forest Products Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the recruiting and selection process, we will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.

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Barclay Dick & Son Farm Supply Ltd is a family run business that has been servicing and supporting our agriculture community for nearly 30 years. Currently we are looking to expand our existing team and add another full-time member to our staff. If you are an enthusiastic, self-starting person with a good work attitude and a desire to have a say in how agriculture is shaped in our community please send your CV and Resume to ryan@totalcropcare.com with the subject line noting the position you are applying for.

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D-Z drivers required for day shifts on local delivery routes with flat deck single axle and double axel trucks. Must be physically able to load, unload and secure all loads and use a pallet jack when necessary. Must have a valid D-Z or A-Z license and be in good standing for insurance. A clean driver’s abstract will be required if contacted for an interview. Knowledge of Renfrew, Pontiac and Lanark County an asset. Attention to detail, reading, writing and basic mathematic skills are a necessity.

Seasonal Loader (April – July)

Experience front end and articulating loader operators needed for shift work at our blend facility in Douglas. Morning & evening shifts available. Must be attentive to detail and have decent mathematical and good customer service skills. Proven safe operating history is required. Must be a self-starting individual with a strong focus on accuracy and safety and willingness to comply to company operating and safety standards. Position requires minor lifting of 50 lb components, must be physically able and willing to lift as required.

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We are looking to add a warehouse technician to our full-time staff. This position focuses on the multiple warehouse buildings we operate, with office administration support as a secondary goal. The ideal candidate for this position will have a high level of attention to detail with strong organizational and computer skills. Full training for all key tasks provided.

Key Tasks include: • Schedule and organize incoming and outgoing loads • Receive and ship products, verifying for accuracy and quality • Use LPG forklifts and pallet jacks to organize products across multiple warehouses • Use tractors and PTO augers to seasonally receive fertilizer products • Work with administration and management to ensure proper stock levels are maintained.

• Assist office staff with daily duties – answering phones, customer service, booking appoints, completing computerized invoices and taking customer payment.

• Complete computerized inventory reports and physical inventory checks and adjustments.

• Deliver small product loads as required. Other duties to be assigned as seasonality changes.

• High attention to detail is a requirement for this position. Good memory an asset.

Salaries and remuneration dependent on previous experience and skill levels. We would like to thank everyone that applies, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Scapa North America, a leading manufacturer of bonding and adhesive components is seeking a Process Engineer for its Renfrew Operations. Located in the heart of the beautiful Ottawa Valley, Renfrew is conveniently located 50 minutes west of Ottawa.

The Process Engineer will be involved in broad scope engineering responsibilities including process development, equipment and building maintenance, machine design, environmental control, product development, capital projects, cost reduction and general problem solving.

The successful candidate will bring an Engineering degree with a minimum of 4 years of related manufacturing experience. It is imperative that the candidate has excellent computer skills as it relates to word processing, database construction, CAD software as well as the ability to read and produce drawings using orthographic and isometric projections. Other assets would include experience with PLC control systems, calendar coating processes, converting, mechanical aptitude and SAP knowledge.

Scapa North America offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Please submit your resume to: renfrewhr@scapa.com No telephone inquiries please – we thank you for your interest but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

AUCTIONS

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Auction Sale Lombardy Agricultural Hall Saturday March 30, 2019

Auction 10am – Viewing 9am ESTATE WITH CONSIGNMENTS Firearms, ammunition, hunting and fishing items, qty. of good tools, furniture, collectibles and much more!

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MOTHER'S BEDROLL CREATION DID NOT SIT WELL SOME GOOD ACTING HELPED HER GET HER WAY, MARY COOK RECALLS MARY COOK Column

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The bedroll wasn't exactly what my sister Audrey had in mind when she asked Mother if she could have her own bed. I can't imagine where she thought we were going to put it, even if Mother agreed. She and I were already sleeping in the upstairs hall, which served as our bedroom, and even at that, my brothers had to walk through the hall to get to the two little rooms at the back of the house.

So Mother came up with the bedroll. It was a long tube affair made from an old flannelette sheet and stuffed with rags, and it was laid right down the centre of our bed from head to foot. I hated the bedroll, especially in the winter time, because on cold frosty nights there was nothing I liked better than to sleep tight up to Audrey, and put my feet against her, which of course, caused her to roar like a banshee when I did.

Now the bedroll was down the centre of the bed. It wasn't ideal, but it was the best Mother could come up with.

I tried to think of how I could get rid of the hateful bedroll. One night I did, and it had to do with my hateful brother Emerson on the coldest night of the winter. I knew it would only be temporary, but one night without it was better than none. We were in the middle of the worst snow storm of the year, and on top of that, the wind howled and the old log house cracked like thunder. Emerson made the whole scary night worse by telling me the cracking noise was simply ghosts of long departed relatives trying to get back in the house away from their cold graves, many of which were right there on our farm!

Well, that's all I needed.

Of course, I could turn on the tears with a drop of a hat, and that night when I crawled into bed, I was crying like a banshee.

Nothing Audrey could do could calm me down.

Now, I admit my tears had little to do with my fear of ghosts, it had more to do with trying to figure out a way to get rid of the bedroll, even for one night. I told Audrey if I could just sleep closer to her, without the bedroll, I would feel safe. What I really wanted was to feel the warmth of my sister's body next to mine.

Audrey yelled at Emerson, but he was already snoring it off in the back bedroom. My feet were freezing, so I upped my crying and Audrey finally

said she was going down to the kitchen to the creton couch if I didn't stop immediately. I told her if she got rid of the bedroll, even for that one night, I'd be so much better.

She let out a great sigh, sat up in bed, and pulled the bedroll out from between the sheets, tossed it on the floor, pounded down her pillow, and turned her back to me and faced the wall. It didn't take me long to move to where the bedroll separated us, and the tears stopped immediately.

It took me a while to get to sleep, as I tried to figure out what I would do the next night. Audrey certainly wouldn't fall for that trick twice in a row.

But at least that night I was comforted by the warm body of my beloved sister.

I knew as long as my sister and I had to share a bed, that hateful bedroll would lay between us. I would just have to put up with it, like a third body in bed with us.

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.

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

CHURCH DIRECTORY Please submit all changes for the directory to Stephanie Jamieson at 613-432-3655 or email to stephanie.jamieson@metroland.com

Rev. Cathy McCaig 287 Harrington St., Arnprior 613-623-2554 Sunday Eucharistic Services 8:00 am and 10:00 am

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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CATCH THE ACE, MEMBERSHIP DRIVE KEEP ARNPRIOR LIONS CLUB BUSY SHERRY HAAIMA sherr y.haaima@ metroland.com The Arnprior Lions have been at work in the community for more than 70 years and their help and support continue to pay off for local causes.

The group's latest projects include an ongoing Catch the Ace draw and a

membership drive boosted by an upcoming open house and information event.

Catch the Ace, a progressive raffle, is raising funds for the Grove Nursing Home expansion.

"We're very excited about it," said membership and Catch the Ace chair Rob Brooks. "It's been great so far."

There are weekly win-

ners as well as a major prize for the individual who eventually catches the ace.

Support for the initiative has been buoyed by a recent well-publicized Catch the Ace in support of the Deep River hospital that saw the winner receive more than $500,000.

While a provincial license for that raffle meant there were fewer limits on

how many tickets could be sold, there's the potential for a major payoff in the Arnprior draw as well.

"If we went to point where we sold all the tickets, the progressive jackpot could go up to $30,000," said Brooks.

Tickets, $5 each, are available at Giant Tiger, Sox Plus, The Prior, Stinson's, Pakenham General Store, the Arnprior hospital, the Seniors Active Living Centre or from Lions Club members.

A first round of Catch the Ace launched in September went 16 weeks. Dan-

ny Vadneau of Pakenham took home $3,354.

The Lions Club invites anyone interested in becoming a member or just helping out in some capacity to an upcoming open house, set for Thursday, March 28 at the Arnprior Masonic Hall (7-8:30 p.m.).

The event will feature snacks, draws, displays and more.

A chance to help the community is only one of the benefits of membership.

"For me and for many of the others it's the camaraderie," said Brooks. "We're

a varied age group, we've got a lot of experience in different things. One of the main things for us is when we're working on a project, we like to fun and laugh."

When Brooks first moved to town, membership was a way to meet new people.

Major ongoing projects include helping facilitate Valley Heritage Radio's weekly bingo, and running canteens at community events in the warmer months.

For more info, reach Brooks at rbrooks@rocabro.com.

YAKABUSKI SEEKS TO 'UNLEASH' GRAVEL INDUSTRY'S POTENTIAL JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com It's often taken for granted, but gravel plays a key role in an area's economic development.

The Renfrew area has excellent sources of aggregate, especially in Horton, Admaston/Bromley and McNab/Braeside. Several local companies are major

players in an aggregate industry that contributes close to $1.4 billion to Ontario's economy and supports almost 20,000 direct and indirect jobs.

However, its extraction has not been without its controversies in this area what with the bitter debate over the Braeside quarry, lengthy Ontario Municipal Board hearings in the late

1990s and the public opposition two years ago to Horton Township selling its gravel pit.

As MPP for RenfrewNipissing-Pembroke, Ontario Minister of Natural Resources John Yakabuski knows first-hand the importance of gravel to the economy. "We need access to aggregate to build our schools, hospitals and even

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"I want to hear their thoughts on what needs to be done."

The OSSGA responded by expressing its delight in the minister's recognition of the "critical importance of aggregates to our economy and jobs in Ontario."

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Yakabuski is seeking ways to help the gravel business by consulting with its leaders on how the province can cut red tape, create jobs and promote economic growth within the aggregate industry.

"Our government is com-

mitted to creating the conditions that will help unleash the resource sector's potential," said Yakabuski. "We want to work with industry leaders on how we can tear down barriers to create an environment for growth and a sustainable resource sector."

At the annual meeting of the Ontario Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (OSSGA) in Toronto, Yakabuski announced he will host a Summit on Aggregate Re-

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Arnprior & District Memorial Hospital The Grove Nursing Home Primary Health Care Centre Community Services

AN UPDATE

FROM YOUR

ARNPRIOR REGIONAL HEALTH

MARCH 2019

PSWs: Helping someone “live a life with meaning and belonging” At Arnprior Regional Health we value the critical role that Personal Support Workers (PSWs) play in our organization, providing compassionate, quality care to our residents and clients every day. We asked three of our outstanding PSW’s to share their perspective on the rewards and challenges of the role.

What do you like best about your job?

Charlene:

The variety. We can give a shower to one client, the next visit might be for laundry/housekeeping and the next client may need a med check and meal prep.

I never get bored!

Suzanne:

It’s a way for me to give back to the community. I help our seniors stay safe and happy, and in control of their lives while living at home. Most of all, I like helping someone live a life with meaning and belonging, hopefully adding years to their life.

Chelsey:

That I’m able to make someone’s day better.

I enjoy being able to spend time with residents and treating them like I’d want myself or someone in my family treated. I give them the time to be able to make choices and feel valued, to be treated with respect and dignity. I pride myself on advocating for residents, so

they get the best care that they are entitled to, and deserve.

What qualities does someone need to be a good PSW? Suzanne: To be patient, have a good bedside manner, respect, honesty, good communication skills and be good at problem solving. Anyone can do a job, it takes a special person with special qualities to be a PSW.

Chelsey: Time management, the ability to prioritize,

critical thinking skills and flexibility. Teamwork skills are also very important. And of course compassion, empathy and caring.

What do you want the public to know about being a PSW? Charlene: How important even the smallest task is to someone. A social or security check on a senior may seem insignificant to some, but if we’re the only person seeing them that day, it means the world to the client and family. We ensure they’re safe, in their home, not out wandering, or missing, we make sure they’re eating, and so on.

Suzanne Barr, with our Assisted Living program, went back to school later in life to become a PSW, inspiring her daughter to do the same.

We give clients and families peace of mind, knowing their loved ones are being seen throughout the day.

We’re the eyes and ears for the clients and families.

We allow them to stay longer in their own homes. We provide social interactions as many of our clients no longer get out to any activities; many only go out for appointments. We make a difference in their lives, they look forward to our visits. We also provide relief to family to prevent caregiver burnout. It’s a very rewarding profession.

Chelsey: This job can be very physically and emotionally demanding. We work weekends and holidays and sometimes we’re on our feet for our entire shift. But I always look forward to coming back the next day because I truly enjoy my job. I love that The Grove gives us many opportunities to go on courses and to get more education and that everyone knows everyone. I’m proud of my profession and believe that PSWs really are the backbone of long-term care!

Charlene Barr graduated from Willis College’s PSW program in 2016 and also works in our Assisted Living program.

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Interested in a career as a PSW?

If you’re interested in a career as a PSW with Arnprior Regional Health, you may be eligible to have your training paid for — conditional upon meeting the employment requirements of ARH and the entrance requirements of the PSW program at Willis College. To find out more, e-mail careers@arpriorhealth.ca.

PSW Chelsey Daze has been working at The Grove since April 2015.