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READ MORE @ Derek Dunn/Torstar The body of Russell Rouleau (inset) was recovered from flood water at the area of Riverview Road and McLean Drive in Arnprior. Police have ruled out foul play.

FLOOD WATER VICTIM REMEMBERED AS POPULAR, FUN-LOVING DEREK DUNN derek.dunn@metroland.com The Arnprior man found dead in a flood zone is being remembered as a popular person from a good family.

Russell Rouleau, 34, was last seen at about 1:30 a.m. on Saturday morning at John St. Pub. His body was recovered the following evening from the flood water at Riverview Road and McLean Drive. Police are investigating

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BY FLOODING DEREK DUNN derek.dunn@metroland.com Four homes in Arnprior were issued voluntary evacuation notices on Monday, April 29, and more could come with the return of precipitation and strong wind.

Historic flooding of the Ottawa River and its tributaries wreaked havoc across the region this week.

Renfrew County Warden Jennifer Murphy declared a state of emergency on Sunday, April 28, following emergency declarations in a number of municipalities including Whitewater Region, Horton, McNab/Braeside and Greater Madawaska. The Town of Arnprior notified homes at the east end of MacLean Avenue, next to a section of McLean Park at the Ottawa River, that flood levels will continue to rise

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Town staff are keeping an eye on a pumping station, but for the most part the stormwater system has held up. The sewage treatment plant is seeing more water from the Madawaska River, but isn't expected to suffer damage.

It has been a difficult week in Arnprior and McNab/Braeside.

A man was found dead in flood water near MacLean and Riverview Drive. Hundreds of homeowners and volunteers have worked tirelessly to bag sand and take other measures for some two weeks now.

Town Mayor Walter Stack said town staff, fire fighters, public works employees, administration and others have gone the ex-

Derek Dunn/Metroland Folks from as far away as Waba chip in to help fill bags in Sand Point. tra mile to help residents.

"It's times like these people are asked to stand up and be counted, and they are," Stack said. "And now we have schools involved.

Churches. I want to share my appreciation and thanks to everybody that has been contributing -

and keep it up."

Restaurants have provided coffee and snacks, hardware stores provided materials.

"We are better prepared in '19 than '17, and we'll be even better prepared next time," Stack said.

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NEW OWNER AT ARNPRIOR GOLF COURSE ON PROBATION FOR PREVIOUS WATER SAMPLING VIOLATION DEREK DUNN derek.dunn@ metroland.com The new owner of a popular business in the Arnprior area has a dubious track record with the law.

YiYu (Frank) Ye, 59, purchased Sand Point Golf Course on March 1, telling Metroland Media soon after that he has "a responsibility to carry on the tradition." However, he didn't voluntarily assure diners at the golf course's restaurant - Greenside Tavern that drinking water will be safe this season. Ye has a recent history of not following health unit rules when it comes to drinking water tests.

Repeated attempts to reach him for a response to this story went unanswered.

Ye's seasonal trailer park in Peterborough, Ringtail Camp, was found guilty July 19, 2018 of failing to submit water samples for testing at the prescribed frequency, according to a document made public by the Peterborough Health Unit. Ye was personally found guilty of the same charge and is serving oneyear probation. An $11,320 fine was also imposed. The charges follow from repeated warnings about the lack of water sampling at the 150-trailer community.

"It's the callous disregard that I'm seeing here over a period of time...that I find disturbing," said Justice of the Peace Peter Hiscox at the time. He also recalled the water-related tragedy in Walkerton in announcing his decision.

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John Carter/Metroland Frank Ye is the new owner of the Sand Point Golf Course in McNab/Braeside. year-round residents of Ye's Cedar Beach Camp Resort trailer park near Eganville lived under a boil water advisory issued by the Renfrew County and District Health Unit, according to information provided by Ministry of Environ-

ment (MOE). Several attempts in 2014 to bring the park into compliance failed. In 2017, the trailer park was converted to a seasonal facility, so no longer governed by provincial regulations.

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person Melissa Botz was contacted but declined comment.

On March 8, 2014, Ye and his Crystal Beach Camp Resort were each found guilty and convicted of six counts under the Safe Drinking Water Act. They were sentenced to a combined total fine of $12,000 plus $3,000 victim fine surcharges. It was later reduced to $500, and after an appeal the convictions were overturned and both were acquitted, according to MOE. Several stories in newspapers from Peterborough to Toronto have involved Ye over the years. CBC did a piece on the Cedar Beach Camp situation.

Despite the checkered past, Ye has a supporter in long-time course superintendent Ryan Muldoon. He said it is important to many people that the golf course make a successful transition to the new owner, who is also new to the area.

"I really like the guy. I really like working for the guy," Muldoon said. "He's

trying to do what he can to make the business a success."

Kerry Papineau has a different opinion. Papineau lives in a trailer at Cedar Beach Camp. Aside from the water issues, he's had other run-ins with Ye. He said he and other residents warned Ye several times that trees in the park needed to be trimmed, suggesting they were hollow and falling over. Nothing was done, Papineau said, even after one allegedly fell on his home.

"I was in my trailer when that tree feel," Papineau said. "I told him someone is going to get killed and he told me to move my trailer."

"I don't want anyone to be blindsided," Papineau said. "I don't think the people that sold him that golf course looked into his background."

Ye bought the course from the Reid family, prominent business owners and community contributors in the area.

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public works have been working around the clock to try and help as many people as they can. It's been a very tough battle and we're sticking to it."

The stress of the situation is starting to wear on people.

"People are getting tired they're exhausted," said Peckett.

"We're just hoping for the best and hoping the weather helps us out. We're doing the best with everything we've got."

Help from the Canadian Armed Forces and Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has made a big difference.

"They've been tremendous with helping us - as have the residents," Peckett noted.

Warden Murphy praised the endless work involved in flood mitigation efforts. Canadian Armed Forces personnel arrived in the region Saturday to join residents, volunteers, municipal staff and officials working around the clock "I am so very proud and hum-

LOCAL ISSUE: FLOODING ACROSS THE REGION THREATENS HOMES AND PROMPTS A STATE OF EMERGENCY IN RENFREW COUNTY. LOCAL IMPACT: RESIDENTS, VOLUNTEERS AND OFFICIALS ARE STRETCHED TO THEIR LIMITS AS WORK CONTINUES TO CONTROL THE FLOOD WATERS. bled by the tremendous acts of support I am witnessing in the flood impacted areas of the county. Volunteers, neighbours, paramedics, firefighters, elected officials, municipal staff and countless others are coming together, just like they did two years ago. I know that everyone impacted is

extremely grateful to those that are giving hours, and days of their time to fill and stack sandbags, check on neighbours, help evacuate the vulnerable, and those who are helping to get timely information out to residents," said Murphy. "Thank you, each and every one of you. Your sense of community and selflessness is making a real difference during these trying times."

Water levels, already higher than those that caused flooding in 2017 were expected to peak early to mid-week, after press time.

April 29, the province confirmed local residents will qualify for the disaster assistance program, which applies to a primary residence and its basic contents, or to a small business, farm or not-for-profit organization. It provides assistance for emergency expenses and the costs to repair or replace essential property following a natural disaster that are not covered by insurance. To find out if they are eligible for assistance, if they are in the activation area and for next steps, indi-

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Swaine fought back tears while saying the two are reunited now.

"It's so sad. I don't know why this happened," she said. "(Russell) was an amazing young man that had a very bright future ahead of him. And an amazing family. I'll be going over to visit (his mother) Judy at some point. It's just a tragedy all

OPP RULE OUT FOUL PLAY IN FLOOD DEATH DEREK DUNN derek.dunn@metroland.com OPP ruled out foul play in the death of an Arnprior man whose body was recovered last weekend.

Russell Rouleau, 34, was reported missing to police on Sunday morning. He was last seen at John Street Pub at 1:30 a.m. on Saturday. A call to OPP Sunday evening, at about 8:15 p.m., revealed that his body was in a flooded section of Riverview Road and McLean Drive.

around."

Swaine said she last saw Rouleau playing pool with a group of friends at The Prior Sports Bar the previous Saturday. He was popular, fun-loving and, according to Facebook photos, enjoyed playing with his nieces and nephews.

She offered a few words of insight for Rouleau's mother on going through the loss of a child. Not only have both lost a

son, both lost their sons' fathers a few years before.

"I know what she's going through.

Just trying to realize it is true, and giving that time to sink in - that they'll never come back," Swaine said. "They'll need a lot of support right now. A lot of family and friends around. Smother them and stay with them. It's really heartbreaking."

"No foul play is suspected," OPP Const. Tina Hunt said. "It has not been determined yet (why he was in that area of town.) There will be a post mortem performed."

As of Monday, it was unknown if drowning was the cause of death.

Also known as an autopsy, the post mortem will take place in Ottawa. Dr. Louise McNaughton-Filion is the regional supervising coroner. She said her office is investigating the death to answer the questions of who, where, when, what was the cause, and what was the manner of death.

"Speaking in general terms, not about this case in particular, we do not blame or pass judgement," McNaughton-Filion said.

"The investigating coroner speaks to the family and no information will be made pub-

lic by the coroner's office unless an inquest is held. Then the results will be made public."

Autopsies are placed on a priority list: suspected homicides, terror-related cases, and cases involving young children tend to occupy the top spots. Autopsies often include toxicology screenings, which can take up to two months. If other tests are called for, the results could take longer.

"The more complex the case, the longer it can take," she said.

The investigation is continuing. Anyone with information regarding this incident are asked to contact the Renfrew OPP at 1-888310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

She added that rumours will swirl; it is a small town; but residents should ignore the rumours.

"I learned that one, that's for sure."

Rouleau's employer, Safebore Inc. - he was a directional driller - did not respond on Monday.

After attending Arnprior District High School, Rouleau studied pharmacy at Niagara College in Welland, according to his Facebook page.

Pub owner Nick Xidous offered the following statement: "Russell was a good friend of ours, and we are all deeply saddened with the tragic news."

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EVENT CELEBRATES UNITED WE ROLL PROTEST DEREK DUNN derek.dunn@ metroland.com An event last week to recap the United We Roll convoy met with plenty of opposition in the lead up to it, but little when it started.

Rollin' With Pat and Jay was to take place at the Arnprior Legion until opponents had the Legion cancel. It was moved to Quality Inn on April 24, where about four protesters talked in the parking lot with Pat King and Jay Riedel. They were presented with evidence of inflammatory comments attributed to them on social media, which they denied. They say they are not racists and do not hold the extreme views some in the Yellow

Vests movement hold, the latter having closely aligned itself with United We Roll. They would play a video at the event showing King in a yellow vest on Parliament Hill expressing solidarity with Indigenous protesters.

Rollin' With Pat and Jay has also fallen out of favour with United We Roll chief organizer Glenn Carritt.

"They've been parading around saying they organized the convoy and they didn't. They showed up and paid their $20, that's about it," Carritt said. "They have nothing to do with United We Roll Canada."

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"The Conservatives stole United We Roll's playbook word for word."

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cessful convoy of trucks from Alberta to Ottawa last February.

About 40 people took in the hotel event that lasted some three hours and was livestreamed. Videos from Fox, Rebel Media and CBC were interspersed with speeches that criticized Liberal policies and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in

Derek Dunn/Metroland Rollin' With Pat and Jay organizers are outside the site of their event with opponents and media. The event discussed last February's United We Roll, along with pipelines, Liberal policies, and the United Nations. particular, along with mainstream media. Topics included Alberta oil and pipelines construction, taxes, job losses (including the auto sector), environmental solutions, distancing themselves from hatemongers, indigenous and veteran rights, activist billionaire George Soros and ille-

gal immigrants. The night concluded with King saying the United Nations is attempting to create a world government and putting an end to national sovereignty; he cited Agenda 21 for proof.

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Although they cheered the United Conservative Party victory in Alberta, King and Riedel claim to be non-partisan. They are willing to give Andrew Sheer's Conservative Party of Canada their endorsement, but if not satisfied after the first year it will be revoked.

"I don't trust any politician. If they wanted to, they would have fixed it 50 years ago," King said. "The Conservatives stole United We Roll's playbook word for word. So let's put the spotlight on them and see if they do what they say they will do and make Canada great again."

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JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com The major facelift planned for Braeside's roads in 2020-21 will include all streets in the village if the senior levels of government come through with infrastructure money.

McNab/Braeside council has decided the Braeside streets south of River Road should be the priority for its Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) funding application this year instead of Robertson Line.

Council had originally dropped the idea of making a $1.45-million Braeside street renewal its top priority when advised it wasn't eligible as one project because the village is bisected by a county road. The township was told it would have to pick one side or the other for an application.

However, its second choice, a 3.2-km stretch of Robertson Line between White Lake and Hidden River roads, also turned out to have a bisection obstacle. The $670,000 project is divided by the Hanson Creek culvert, which is under Renfrew County jurisdiction.

With no county funding allocated for upgrading the culvert in its 10-year plan, the township was also told the project would have to be limited to one side of the culvert or the other.

In a report to council April 16, public works manager Ryan Frew concluded: "Given the feedback from

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Only those bidders who have registered on the RCDSB’s Bids & Tenders website will be eligible to submit a bid.

Emailed Submissions clearly labelled RFT #2019-30 shall be received before 2:00:00pm on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 and must be sent to Charlene Gagnon, Buyer at purchasing@rcdsb.on.ca.

ACCESSIBILITY UPGRADES AT COBDEN PUBLIC SCHOOL RFT #2019-31 McNab/Braeside graphic The Braeside streets in green are part of the township's infrastructure funding application, while the ones in red will have to be upgraded without any assistance from senior levels of government.

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both the County of Renfrew and the funding agency, the Robertson Line project does not appear to be viable at this time."

Therefore, staff recommended the township apply for ICIP funding for a $1.21-million Braeside Road renewal project including only the linked connecting roads south of River Road.

That takes the north-side roads as well as Robins Lane and Charbonneau and Crane streets out of the application.

If the grant is approved, 1.73 km of road work on seven streets would be completed in 2020-21 with the township picking up 16.7 per cent of the cost or $201,707.

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ed in the township's 10-year capital roads plan, the township would rehabilitate the other nine Braeside streets (1.14 km) itself at an estimated cost of $800,000, for a total cost to local taxpayers of just over $1 million.

Frew pointed out if infrastructure funding isn't granted, the township will have to review the project to decide whether four of the streets moved up the priority list to fit in with the work should be left out.

In the 10-year plan, Phillips, Crane, Findlay and Proper streets are not scheduled for upgrading until 2028.

The deadline for ICIP funding applications is May 15.

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FLOODING REMINDS US WE SHARE THIS EARTH Mother Nature is not happy.

Forest fires, tornadoes, blizzards, floods. What's next a plague of locusts?

As the Ottawa River levels continued to rise last week, an office wag noted that perhaps Renfrew County residents should congregate at Logos Land where we could all board the ark.

Well, Renfrew County residents were congregating, but not at Logos Land, which is high enough not to be threatened by flood waters. They were getting together to help neighbours dealing with 'historic' high water that had arrived for the second time in three years. So much for being a 50-year or 100-year flood.

One silver lining in having this happen twice so close together is with the 2017 floods being fresh in people's minds, they tended to be better prepared this time. And they'll be even better prepared next time, for surely there will be a next time and likely soon too. If that makes you despair, the community response to the flooding over the last couple of weeks should do the opposite. It was truly heartwarming to see people rally to the aid of those hardest hit, whether it was homeowners along the Ottawa River or those in the backwoods cut off by washouts and submerged roadways.

There were the odd whiners complaining about being inconvenienced because they had to detour around closed roads, but most of them were resoundingly and deservedly slapped down on social media.

Kudos to the public works crews, paramedics, firefighters and police who are going above and beyond their regular duties to ensure people are safe in the face of the deluge. Praise be to any good Samaritans with sore backs after filling and lugging sandbags to help fellow citizens protect their properties.

A special shout-out to students, such as those from Arnprior District and Opeongo high schools, who volunteered their time and strong backs to sandbag last week.

They certainly received a first-hand lesson in climate change, although it's not the younger generation that needs to be roused to the danger. They tend to know already.

Hopefully it was the lesson noted when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premier Doug Ford toured the flooding front lines.

It was human nature to shrug off climate change when it was coming upon us so slowly, but now it's becoming too obvious to ignore.

North American politicians and climate change deniers need to pay more heed to our Aboriginal hosts when they warn that Mother Nature is lashing back at human mistreatment.

Let's pray the majority is listening and more and more political and religious leaders embrace that in the grand scheme the world has been given to man as a sacred trust that must be protected. No more of this arrogance that man has been put on earth to run roughshod over all other living things without having to worry about the consequences.

Just as people have rallied to help those facing the flood waters, so do we need to rally to protect Mother Nature before it's too late.

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WHO WE ARE LETTERS & COMMENTARY PARENTS, STUDENTS ALSO IMPORTANT FACTORS IN EDUCATION To the editor: Re: Letter 'Funding cuts won't result in poor education' April 25.

Mr. Salter makes a very good suggestion at the end of his letter: "Find the school with the highest provincial testing results, copy everything they do..."

Well, according to the Fraser Institute's ranking of 747 secondary schools in Ontario, the best performing Ontario secondary school is a Catholic school in Toronto, and the three best performing secondary schools in Renfrew County belong to Catholic school boards - including St. Joseph's, which ranked 9th overall. Problem solved?

But what about public schools? A quick look at the Toronto District School Board may be instructive.

The curriculum and other pedagogical factors are going to be relatively uniform within the TDSB's schools, but it has schools ranked from 4th to 737th. The City

of Toronto helpfully provides very detailed "Neighbourhood Census Profiles" and it is perhaps best left to the reader to research for themselves any socio-economic differences between the neighbourhoods with the best and worst performing schools.

So, while the quality of teaching and the curriculum are no doubt very important factors in a pupil's success, the quality and involvement of the parents and the students themselves must also be taken into account, and are at least as important.

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FAIR TRADITION SHOULD BE KEPT ALIVE To the editor: Re: 'Fair won't be held on township land' April 18.

It was with shock I learned only today that the Arnprior Fairgrounds have been sold and will be developed as a subdivision.

Leaving aside the difficulties experienced in running a good small-town fair, the decision to turn this prime location, adja-

cent to the community centre, and in a central location, into a subdivision seems short-sighted. I looked to old editions and found a 2016 article announcing that a sale was in the works, but that article seemed to be filled with assurances of a bigger, better fair for the future. It sounded as though the property had already been purchased...as one would expect ought to be done.

The Arnprior Fairgrounds is a property that all townspeople have an interest in, and I can't see a sale of such transforming magnitude being approved without input and guidelines and planning for the future. I think we have lost something of tremendous value in terms of the town's identity. I am disappointed.

I hope the town and Agricultural Fair prove me wrong and develop an attractive alternative in time to keep this small-town tradition alive and thriving in 2019 and beyond. Grow, progress, transform - but don't sell your treasures.

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REPAIRS FOR ARNPRIOR'S MAIN BRIDGE GIVEN GREEN LIGHT

Work on the Madawaska Bridge in Arnprior is a go for this and next summer after Renfrew County council approved a $3.6million tender for the project at its April 24 meeting.

Dalcon Constructors Ltd. of Ottawa - the low bidder at $3,633,000 - was awarded the contract (the county had budgeted $4 million for the work). The other four bids, including one from Corington Engineering Inc. of Renfrew,

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prior is also responsible for the linking pedestrian path and street lights.

Ontario Power Generation is proposing fencing work in the area of the bridge at the same time.

Motorists and pedestrians using the main route linking the two sides of town will face delays, as the bridge will be reduced to a single lane and one sidewalk frequently during the project. With design work and other items added, the bridge project will cost taxpayers close to $5 million.

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A public hearing regarding and application for consent to sever two lots to create three separate parcels of land for commercial use at 580 White Lake Road will be held on Wednesday, May 8th, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, Town Hall, 105 Elgin Street West, Arnprior, Ontario. For more information visit www. Arnprior.ca/planning or call Robin Paquette at 613-623-4231 x. 1827.

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The Operations Department will be conducting spring hydrant flushing throughout the Town until May 31st. During this time it is possible that the water may appear slightly discoloured within the area being flushed. If discoloured water is detected, please open your COLD water taps and allow the water to run for at least 5 minutes, or until water is clear. The coloured water is not hazardous to health. For more information, please contact the Operations Dept at 613-623-4231.

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ranged between $4 million and $5.6 million.

The work will be spread over two years, with the completion date scheduled for November 2020.

The 44-year-old bridge, on County Road 1 (Madawaska Boulevard), will be "rehabilitated" with abutment and parapet wall repairs and slab and expansion joint replacements.

The contract includes almost $157,000 in upgrades to town water and sewer lines beneath the bridge and a pumping station, work to be paid for by Arnprior. However, the town won't be spending any extra money on sidewalks after council decided to keep them 1.5 metres wide over the bridge. Arn-

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NOT ALWAYS IS BEAUTY A WELCOME SIGHT MICHAEL RUNTZ ANALYZES SEVERAL SPECIES OF SWAN MICHAEL RUNTZ Column

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Some birds cause us to gasp in admiration. Usually it is the male of a species whose brilliant plumage catches our eye. Eastern bluebirds, wood ducks, and northern cardinals are well-loved examples. We also admire birds for other reasons. The breathtaking speed of a diving peregrine falcon and the majestic stature of a bald eagle are inspirations to the eye.

The beauty of some birds arises from their form. Swans possess a graceful figure, one accentuated by stunning purity

of colour. Three species are found in Ontario, with tundra swans being native to this country and nesting in tundra ponds. Large concentrations gather in lakes Ontario and Erie during fall and spring migration, with many spending winter there.

Mute swans are native only to Europe and Asia.

Their immaculate plumage, long curved neck, bright orange bill with a large black knob at its base, and elaborate courtship and greeting rituals made them attractive adornments in urban parks and large estates. As a result, many were introduced to North America from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s.

Escapees began breeding in the wild and soon a feral population became established and quickly grew in size. Mute swans are now common along the northeast coast of the U.S. and in

Michael Runtz photo Mute Swans may not be the only non-native swans to currently reside in southern Ontario.

Ontario along the shores of lakes Ontario and Erie.

There are two problems with mute swans. They are extremely aggressive birds that displace native species living in the marsh habitat they frequent. And being large birds, they eat a lot of

aquatic vegetation, and in some cases overgraze their habitat.

The third species is one that has generated much debate. Trumpeter swans the largest swan and heaviest bird in North America, weighing up to 12 kilo-

grams - were taken to the bridge of extinction by a demand for their skins and flight feathers in the early fur trade. By the 1900s, apart from populations in the far northwest, only 69 were thought to survive in the southern part of their range. Strict conservation practices and habitat protection were implemented, and relocation programs were initiated to bring them back. Trumpeter swans were released in Ontario, where their population is now growing rapidly. Like mute swans, they are aggressive birds that drive native species out of wetlands. There are concerns that these swans may further the declines of species already in trouble, such as black terns and least bitterns.

The real question is whether or not trumpeter swans are native to southeastern Ontario and other parts of the northeast.

Many years ago a bone found in an Ontario archeological dig was iden-

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tified as that of a trumpeter swan, forming the basis for the argument they were native here. But doubt exists over that identification, and scant evidence exists that these swans were here historically. Some authors are convinced they were not, and that the "reintroduction" of trumpeter swans in the northeast is actually an introduction of a foreign species.

The arrival of trumpeter and mute swans in our area should not be cause for celebration; to our local wetlands they might just be bringing lethal beauty.

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 and photographically illustrated 12 books on natural history topics.

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18-YEAR-OLD FROM MCNAB/BRAESIDE CHARGED WITH ROAD RACING ON WHITE LAKE ROAD The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated 254 calls for service between April 15 and April 21.

Traffic EnforcementOn April 21, an officer with the Renfrew OPP was conducting traffic en-

forcement on White Lake Road in Arnprior. As a result of a traffic stop Connor Shean, 18, of McNab/ Braeside was issued a summons for race a motor vehicle, excessive speed.

This charge has not been proven in court. He will appear in the Ontario

Court of Justice in Renfrew on May 10.

Domestic ViolenceArnprior and Renfrew officers investigated 7 domestic disputes during the past week. One male was charged with uttering threats, two counts of assault and two counts of

mischief. If you or someone you know is living in or involved in an abusive relationship help is available. Contact Bernadette McCann House 24/7 for support, advice or the safety of a shelter at 1-800267-4930. The Women's Sexual Assault Centre of

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RESTAURANT CUSTOMER WINS $2,500 TRAVEL VOUCHER DEREK DUNN derek.dunn@ metroland.com An Arnprior customer turned up the rim of his coffee to find one of three grand prizes in a national contest.

Steve McDonald goes to Country Style at the W.O. Stintson gas station regularly on his way to work.

However, this "Tuesday morning coffee" accompanied the carpenter to the job site, and when it was empty, he found the Turn Up Anywhere prize.

It is a $2,500 itravel2000 voucher.

"It's great. I couldn't believe it at first," McDonald said. "Then my brother in law took a photo and started sending it to family."

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Derek Dunn/Metroland Steve McDonald, left, is looking to take a trip north after winning a $250,000 travel voucher from Country Style in Arnprior. Store and W.O. Stintson's manager Jessica Morris presents the cheque along with company business development manager Zissis Bligouras.

Plenty of people have offered to travel with him, but that seat is taken.

"Oh - my wife's already took that spot. I think we're going to travel around Canada some more," said McDonald, who almost didn't come back from a trip to British Columbia. The couple has also covered much

of the East Coast. So that leaves one direction.

"I think maybe north this time."

A second winner, from P.E.I., has been announced.

Other prizes included $100 credit cards, $50 gift certificates and gas coupons, and thousands of food prizes.

The contest closed April 7.

Wes Schnob photo Arnprior Optimist president Cobey Errett presents a cheque to Scouts Owen Quinn and Oliver Quenneville for their trip to the Haarlem Jamborette in the Netherlands this summer. The Arnprior Optimist Club recently presented $800 to The Arnprior Scouts in support of their trip to Haarlem Jamborette in the Netherlands this summer. For more information about the Haarlem Jamborette please visit www.haarlemjamborette.nl .

TOWNSHIP OF McNAB/BRAESIDE NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PUBLIC MEETING In the matter of Sections 17, and 22 of the Planning Act, the Township of McNab/Braeside hereby gives NOTICE OF THE FOLLOWING: i) Application to repeal the Official Plan of the Township of McNab/Braeside. ii) A public meeting regarding applications for amendments to the Official Plan of the Township of McNab/Braeside.

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The amendment affects all lands within the Township and therefore no key map has been provided.

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A public meeting to inform the public of the proposal to repeal the official plan will be held on Tuesday May 14, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. at the municipal office of the Township of McNab/Braeside.

Proposed Official Plan The purpose and effect of this application (Official Plan Amendment #12) is to repeal the Township’s Official Plan due to the incorporation of detailed land uses policies into the County of Renfrew Official Plan through Official Plan Amendment #25 (which was approved by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing in March 2019).

Additional information regarding the Official Plan amendment is available for inspection at the Township of McNab/Braeside municipal office during regular office hours.

If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Township of McNab/ Braeside before the proposed Official Plan amendment is adopted by the Township, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the County of Renfrew (approval authority), to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT).

If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Township of McNab/ Braeside before the proposed Official Plan amendment is adopted by the Township, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or the public body as a party.

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CN is required to clear its rights-of-way from any vegetation that may pose a safety hazard. Vegetation on railway rights-of-way, if left uncontrolled, can contribute to trackside fires and impair proper inspection of track infrastructure.

As such, for safe railway operations, the annual vegetation control program will be carried out on CN rail lines in the province of Ontario. A certified applicator will be applying herbicides on and around the railway tracks (mainly the graveled area/ ballast). All product requirements for setbacks in the vicinity of dwellings, aquatic environments and municipal water supplies will be met.

At this time, we expect that the program will take place from May 6, 2019 to July 12, 2019.

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For more information, you may contact the CN Public Inquiry Line at 1-888-888-5909.

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YAKABUSKI RECOGNIZES TRAPPERS' 'IMPORTANT CONTRIBUTION' TO ECONOMY, WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com Ontario's Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry John Yakabuski recently announced a $1.1 million investment to support the fur-trapping industry and trappers' efforts to reduce humanwildlife conflicts.

The money was presented to Ontario Fur Managers Federation to help it manage the ministry's education program and licence services for the province's trappers and trapping instructors.

When it comes to managing the industry and dealing with licensing and education issues, the federation "does it

extremely well," Yakabuski said.

In making the funding announcement at the Fur Harvesters Auction in North Bay, Yakabuski, the MPP for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke, stressed the "important contribution" fur trappers make to the province's economy and sustainable

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Among those on hand at the auction were members of the Renfrew and District Fur Council, which holds regular meetings in Renfrew. One million furs from across North America come to North Bay every year to be graded and sold at auction.

"Trappers play a vital role in wildlife control in both rural and urban areas," said Yakabuski in a news release.

"Our government's investment will help the industry prosper and support jobs that benefit thousands of families across Ontario."

He said trapping is an effective wildlife management tool for regulating population numbers of furbearer species such as coyotes, beavers and raccoons. Trappers also play an important role in reducing human-wildlife conflicts such as damage to property as a result of flooding caused by beavers, and loss of livestock from predation by wolves and coyotes, he explained.

"Trapping is culturally

Ontario Fur Managers Federation Ontario Natural Resources and Forestry Minister John Yakabuski and Finance Minister Vic Fedeli check out the furs at the annual Fur Harvesters Auction in North Bay. significant for many people across our province," said Yakabuski. "For 400 years, the industry has used a plentiful natural resource in a sustainable and responsible manner."

There are about 8,700 commercial trapping licences sold annually in Ontario.

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In related news, Yakabuski attended a hunting, fishing and trapping roundtable in Kenora to gain input on how his ministry can improve customer service and "make life easier for hunters, anglers, and trappers."

He also said the government is committed to continue funding the Forest Access Roads program. "We recognize the important contributions these roads make, benefiting not only the industry, but also tourism operators, communities and emergency response," he said.

UNIVERSAL, PROVINCE URGED JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com

McNab/Braeside council is urging the provincial government to hold off on mandating online courses for high school students until rural areas have the same access to the internet as urban centres.

Council approved a resolution proposed by Coun.

Scott Brum at its April 16 meeting. The motion "respectfully requests the premier of Ontario to reconsider these online courses until rural Ontario students can be given the same opportunity to access the in-

ternet as the urban students."

The resolution notes under its new education "vision" the province proposes requiring secondary school students to take four out of the 30 high school credits as online courses. However, the government is not providing rural Ontario with the same broadband access as the rest of the province, it maintains.

As broadband service is lacking through much of rural and northern Ontario, it is "making e-learning impossible, and may set our students up for a two-tier education system due to the

lack of internet access."

As well, online e-learning will "disproportionately affect students with special needs, who may need more attention from their teachers, and students in low-income families, who may not have access to a laptop and internet at home to do their online course work," the resolution concludes.

McNab/Braeside council sent the motion to all Ontario municipalities, Premier Doug Ford, Education Minister Lisa Thompson, Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MPP John Yakabuski, Renfrew-NipissingPembroke MP Cheryl Gallant, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the Rural Ontario Municipal Association.

A VIRTUAL TOUR OF RARE OTTAWA VALLEY TRILLIUMS AND OTHER MARVELLOUS MUTATIONS KAREN RUNTZ

UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS Tuesday, May 7, 2019 @ 6:00 pm – Council Tuesday, May 21, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - Council All meetings held in the Council Chambers (3131 Old Perth Road) unless otherwise indicated.

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HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT OPENING The first day of operation for 2019 will be Saturday, May 18.

TheMunicipalityofMississippiMillscontinuestoparticipate with neighbouring municipalities in the Hazardous Waste Depot held in Carleton Place (128 Patterson Street). The depot is open from 8 am to noon on Saturdays only.

Last Day to dispose of Hazardous Waste until 2020 is August 31, 2019

*** EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY *** OPERATIONS MANAGER ROADS AND PUBLIC WORKS $78,784.81 - $96,846.65 For a detailed job description, check out our web site at mississippimills.ca/en/townhall/employment.asp or call Guy Bourgon, Director of Roads and Public Works at 613-256-2064 ext 233.

Interested candidates are invited to submit in confidence, a resume outlining their qualifications to the undersigned no later than 12 o’clock noon on Tuesday, May 14th, 2019.

We would like to thank all who apply, but only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged.

If you require this document or any additional documents in an alternative format, please contact our office at 613-256-2064. Should you require any special accommodations in order to apply or interview for a position with Mississippi Mills we will endeavour to make such accommodations.

Information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of job selection.

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WATER MAIN FLUSHING ALMONTE WARD May 6 – June 14, 2019 The Corporation of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills will be flushing the water mains in all areas of Almonte Ward beginning Monday, May 6, 2019 to Friday, June 14, 2019, during the hours of 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (excluding weekends).

This annual maintenance program is designed to remove the sediment that has accumulated in the water mains to maintain good water quality in the distribution system. This maintenance procedure is required under the Provincial Legislation and may result in temporary inconveniences to you such as reduced water pressure or red (discoloured) water.

• Reduced water pressure should only be intermittent as the hydrants are being flushed. The pressure will return to normal once the flushing is completed.

• If you detect discoloured (red) water, turn off your tap for 20 to 30 minutes; this should allow work crews enough time to complete the flushing. When work crews have left the area, turn on one COLD water tap for a few minutes to flush the system.

• Discoloured water may occur in close proximity to the watermain flushing or many blocks, even kilometre’s away, depending on various factors such as their supply main size, location and demand flows. Unfortunately, it is impossible to predict the location and extent of the customers that may receive discoloured water.

• Residents who live in the areas being flushed may want to collect containers of water for drinking and cooking, each day before the flushing program starts.

• We recommend that you do not drink or wash laundry with red water.

We appreciate your patience while this work is being completed. If you would like more information, please call the Roads & Public Works Department at 613-256-2064 and speak to Rod Cameron ext. 232 or Cindy Hartwick ext. 258.

TENDER NUMBER # 19-05 36 Horsepower Diesel Front Mount Rotary Mower Tender forms for the Request for Tender can be picked up at the following location: Almonte Old Town Hall 14 Bridge Street Almonte Ontario, K0A 1A0 and can be found online by visiting www.mississippimills.ca Consideration will not be given to the Tender if received later than 1:00 p.m on Tuesday May 21st, 2019 For further information, please contact Calvin Murphy Recreation Manager at 613-256-1077 Ext: 24.

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No one anticipates spring more than "our" Brian Carson. As the spring ephemerals push their way through the earth, he's down on his knees in Ottawa Valley forests close to the latest specimens.

Most people know of the brilliant White Trillium -Large-leaved Trillium -Ontario's provincial flower, seen on our health cards, driver's licenses and other provincial documents. But this plant hunter's forays have uncovered a treasure trove of the elusive double trilliums- the holy grail of North America wildflowers as well as incredible colored Trillium variants. He has also found a colony of new terrestrial orchids for North America and many marvellous mutations of our native wildflowers.

Valley folk will appreciate Carson's naming of the latter such as Renfrew double super trooper, Dacre double trillium, Rats Hollow doubles and -in particular Mufferaw bloodroots that he labeled "immense."

Arnprior's Ottawa Valley storyteller Bernie Bedore regaled readers and listeners with his accounts of the bigger-thanlife exploits of Mufferaw Joe, based on French Canadian folk hero Joseph Montferrand, legendary for his strength, size and exploits.

Like Bedore, Carson is also a great storyteller and his plant hunting and photography have brought international recognition to the Ottawa Valley.

A Stittsville resident, he lectures frequently, leads field trips and conducts workshops. Last year he received the prestigious Award of Merit from the Ontario Horticultural Association for his work with Trilliums.

We're proud that he's a 10-year member of our own Macnamara Field Naturalists' Club.

Brian Carson's presentation, a virtual tour of the Valley, will cover the discovery of floral treasures found hiding in plain sight -perhaps, near you.

Don't miss: Treasures of the Ottawa Valley - Trilliums When: Tuesday, May 7, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Arnprior Curling Club, 15 Galvin Street, Arnprior Cost: Meetings (and presentations) are free for Club members and $5 for guests.

Guests are welcome at this and every meeting of the Macnamara Club.

Find more information on the Club and its activities at mfnc.ca.

Karen Runtz is a member of the Macnamara Field Naturalists Club.

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ARNPRIOR RECEIVES ACCESSIBLE PICNIC TABLES FROM MEN'S SHED Becky Ranger photo Front from left: Dennis Harrington, Executive Director ABMSH, Jackie Laughlin, RBC Community Manager Upper Ottawa Valley, Becky Ranger, Development Coordinator ABMSH, surrounded by RBC volunteers at the St. Patrick's Day Breakfast on March 16.

COMMUNITY GROUP SHOWS APPRECIATION FOR SUPPORT BECKY RANGER Arnprior-BraesideMcNab Seniors at Home Program Inc. would like to

thank RBC Arnprior branch for their continued support of their fundraising initiatives.

"Jackie Laughlin (RBC

community manager for the Upper Ottawa Valley) and her team of volunteers always go above and beyond to help us out when we need it!" said Becky Ranger, ABMSH development co-ordinator.

Their most recent contribution to Seniors at Home was $1,000 and six volunteers, in support of their St. Patrick's Day Breakfast on March 16.

KEITH MACLEAN

Provided by Keith MacLean The newly formed Men's Shed has provided the Town of Arnprior with accessible picnic tables for the Town's inventory.

Left to right: Mel Bretzlaff, Lorne Bretzlaff, Bud Ingram, Mayor Walter Stack, John Steckly, Gary McBurney, Denis MacNeil, Darrel O'Shaughnessy and Keith Maclean. Seated are Jean-Guy Asselin (front) and Lou Belanger.

The Town of Arnprior is pleased to partner with the newly formed Men's Shed and welcomes its contribution of accessible picnic tables to the town's inventory.

The town's multi-year accessibility plan has the goal of supporting the provincial government's objective of "making Ontario accessible for all people with disabilities," and the accessible picnic tables are a fine example of the town being on board.

The Town of Arnprior is committed to eliminating barriers (where possible) and improving accessibility. The accessible picnic ta-

bles are a small component of the efforts to make Arnprior as accessible as possible, as well as age-friendly.

We don't always think of public parks and open spaces as not being accessible, but they do present some barriers and these tables are a step in the right direction.

The town's 2018-2023 multi-year accessibility plan says: "Creating communities where every person can participate fully is important for people, businesses, and community life.

Accessibility not only helps people with disabilities, it

CHURCH DIRECTORY Emmanuel Anglican Rev. Cathy McCaig 287 Harrington St., Arnprior 613-623-2554

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Sunday Eucharistic Services 8:00 am and 10:00 am

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Rev. Norine Gullons 47 McLachlin St. S Office – 613-623-4562 Children’s Message and Sunday School Sunday Eucharistic Service @ 10:30 a.m. www.stjohnsarnprior.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.

Growing in Faith!

Elgin St. Baptist Church (Baptist Convention of Ont. & Que.)

135 Elgin St. Arnprior

Pastor Eric Green Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.

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613-622-1069

benefits everyone. Creating communities where every person who lives or visits can participate fully, makes good sense for all of us."

Arnprior staff will continue to consult with the accessibility advisory committee over the course of the five-year accessibility plan and continue its commitment to creating accessible public eating areas, whether they are new constructions or redevelopments of existing areas.

Keith MacLean is a member of Arnprior McNab/Braeside Men's Shed.

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Please join us to Celebrate Mom’s Birthday Sunday May 5th 2:00 - 4:00 at St. George’s Anglican Church, Fitzroy Harbour, Ont. Light refreshments Best Wishes only.

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CÔTÉ, Helen Jean

(Of Arnprior) With great sadness we announce that Helen passed away peacefully at Groves Park Lodge in Renfrew while surrounded by the love and prayers of family on Saturday, April 27th, 2019. She was in her 83rd year. Daughter of the late Hermas Lepine and the late Agnes McCallum of Bryson, QC. Beloved wife and best friend of Bob for over 63 years. Dearly loved mother of Robbie, Timothy and Steven (Colleen). Dear sister of Madeleine Ostrom (late Asa), Alice Ostrom (late Carl), Frances Charbonneau (late Jim), Veronica Hawkins (Mansell), Anita Miller (late Ken) and Gail Ouellet (John). Sister-in-law of Sylvia Jack.

Also survived by man nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by her brother Leonard (late June) and a sister Joan Schmid (Gary).

Friends are invited to join the family at a Funeral Mass to be celebrated in St. John Chrysostom Church, Arnprior on Thursday morning, May 2nd at 11 o’clock. Interment Malloch Road Cemetery, Arnprior. A luncheon will follow in the basement of the Church. In Helen’s memory, please consider a donation to Groves Park Lodge in Renfrew or the St. John Chrysostom Church Restoration Fund.

Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior.

Condolences/Memories/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

Smaggus, Murray Joseph

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(Retired Manager, The Beer Store) In the late evening of Thursday, April 18, 2019 in the ICU at the Queensway Carleton Hospital after a brief but sudden illness, Phil left this world with his devoted wife Gayle curled up beside him; his adoring daughter Paula’s cheek pressed up against his; his caring sonin-law Stephen Cherry and his loving grandson Chad, the light of his life, sitting at his bedside. The hockey match was playing in the background. The son of the late Frank Hayes & Eveline Daze and son-in-law of the late Jean Brandimore of Arnprior, Phil leaves behind his brother Brian (Gail), his loving sister Helen (late Lyle Ross) and Sandra Elliott along with his sisters and brothers-in-law Beryl and Bruce Campbell, Shirley and her husband (and Phil’s best friend) Johnnie Kelly, Heather Campbell (late Phil Brandimore). He will be missed by his many adoring nieces and nephews. Phil gave us everything that his body could give us in its final hours. He is finally free of the pain of the cluster headaches he endured for over 20 years and is breathing effortlessly. We know that his best pal “Honey” is curled up at his feet as he chats with those that have went before him. Thank you to Dr. Iyengar and the ICU Critical Care Team for their incredible medical expertise and compassion.

Phil’s final care has been entrusted to the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior where visitation was held on Sunday afternoon, April 28 from 2 to 5 p.m. and again on Monday, April 29 from 11 to 11:40 a.m. A Tribute to Phil took place in the Pilon Family Chapel at 12 o’clock.

Luncheon followed. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you make donations in Phil’s memory to the charities that were near and dear to his heart: the MS Society of Canada or The Canadian Guild Dogs for the Blind.

Condolences/Memories/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

PERSAUD, Dr. Bhisma Pitama

“Satnarine” It is with sadness the family announces the death, from an unexpected illness of Dr. B. P. Persaud (Sat), in Hospice Renfrew on Tuesday 23rd April. A proud graduate of the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland. He practiced in Banbridge Northern Ireland, and Guyana before settling in Arnprior where for 50 years he cared for many generations of patients from first breath to last. For 17 years he was Director of Bonnechere Manor in Renfrew.

Medicine was his life and priority. His ethics and kind commitment was inspirational to many. His relational with the nursing staff at the Arnprior Hospital was an excellent one.

Especially the OR staff for when he cooked delicious food for special occasions, on days he was assisting.

When away from his medicine he was found relaxing on the golf course working towards his eleventh hole in one. 10 holes in 1 was good but 11 would have been better. He was an avid reader and consummate artist. He enjoyed traveling to the Soviet Union and Scandinavia in the 70s, African Safaris, South American rain forest, as a member of Remote Area Medical Corp. to bring medicine to the indigenous people; Bali, Sepang and other parts of Asia. His family Danesh (Toronto), Devan and Mirko (Arnprior), Rohan and Etsuko, Ellie and George (Sydney Australia) Aran and Felicio, Sophie and Hannah (Seoul, South Korea) Thara and Graeme, Norah, Holly and Saoirse (Dublin Ireland). Must continue on their life’s journey without him.

We would like to express our deep-felt gratitude to Dr. Neilson, the nurses and volunteers at the Hospice for the compassionate care they gave to our loved one during the last days of his life. Dr. Persaud’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 Friday evening, April 26th from 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Saturday morning, April 27th from 9:45 to 10:45. A Tribute to Dr. Persaud followed in the Pilon Family Chapel at 11 a.m. For those who wish to honour his work and memory support for Families de la Esperance Puerta Vallarta.

(Families at the dump) www.familiesatthedump.org or Renfrew Hospice for their exceptional mission would be appreciated - in lieu of flowers.

(nee McCallum) With great sadness we announce that our family’s Matriarch, Noreen McGregor passed away peacefully at the Renfrew Victoria Hospital with loved ones by her side on Friday evening, April 26, 2019. She was 86. Beloved wife of the late Steve McGregor (December 12, 2013). Dearly loved and devoted mother of Jim (Ann), Jane McGregor (Bill Birkens), Margaret McGregor (Mark Gallivan), Helen McGregor (Philip Donohue), Anne Marie Prince (Boyd Barber), Susan McGregor (Steve Arbuthnot) and Laurie MacMillan (Gord).

Cherished and loving “Grandma” of 17 grandchildren and “Granny” of 16 greatgrandchildren. Dear sister of Leo McCallum (Anna) and Malcolm “Mac” McCallum (Genny).

Predeceased by 3 brothers: D.J. (late Grace), Glen (Faith) and Delmer McCallum as well as a sister-in-law, Gwen McCallum. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Only daughter of the late John James and Lila Mae (nee Hunt) McCallum. Noreen’s final care has been entrusted to the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior where visitation was held on Tuesday, April 30 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. only. A Funeral Service was conducted in the Lochwinnoch Presbyterian Church on Wednesday morning, May 1st at 11 o’clock.

Interment Sand Point Public Cemetery. In memory of Noreen, please consider a donation to the Lochwinnoch Presbyterian Church or Hospice Renfrew.

Condolences/Memories/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

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At Renfrew Victoria Hospital on Easter Sunday, surrounded by his loving family, our dear Dad went to join the love of his life, June at the age 83. Dear Dad of Shaun (Steve Hammond), Don, Kristy (Scott Campbell), M.J. (Valerie). Murray will be fondly remembered by his step-son John Laporte.

Special “Pa” to his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Predeceased by his parents John and Mary and his siblings Raymond, Gladys and Donald.

A Memorial Mass was celebrated at St. Francis Xavier Church, Renfrew on Friday April 26th at 10:30 am, Spring interment St. Francis Xavier Cemetery.

Donations in memory of Murray may be made to the Renfrew Victoria Hospital.

Online condolences/donations may be made at www.gouletfuneralhome.com

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Jamie, Dorothy Born October 26, 1942 in Aberdeen Scotland Died April 22, 2019 in Matawatchan Ontario We Come and We Go

She is survived by her sister Elinor in Scotland; by her long-term friend and companion Bill Graham; by her five cats and by her many friends.

Thanks to her friends who brought her food and comfort in her final months. Also thanks to the nurses and doctors who helped her die at home.

Condolences and donations may be made at mcphailandperkins.ca

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McCreary, Eylene Brenetice (Young)

Everyone’s friend and loving wife of Burton Clare McCreary, Eylene passed away on Thursday, April 25th, 2019 at the Pembroke General Hospital after having suffered a fall at her home. Eylene was 90 years old and the sparkle in her eyes would never leave you believing that she wasn’t always in the prime of her life. She leaves behind her loving husband of 67 years, Clare, her brother-in-law Glenn and his wife Karen, and their four sons Paul (Beth), Scott (Penny), Mark (Christy), Lee (Vicky) and great nieces, Maeve, Fiona, and Keva and the many friends and acquaintances who had the pleasure of her company. Eylene was predeceased by an infant daughter, her sister Verna, and her parents Arthur and Laura Young. Clare would like to thank the wonderful staff at Pembroke General for their loving care of his sweetheart.

All professional services have been entrusted to the care of Zohr Family Funeral Home, 22 Raglan St. S. Renfrew and in accordance with Eylene’s request, there will be a graveside service at Hillside Cemetery, Smith Falls on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 2:00 pm. All wishing to attend are welcome.

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Kathleen (Kay) Elsie Rawlins

1928-2019 Kay began her new journey in the early morning of April 22, 2019. Kay was born in Moosejaw SK in 1928 after traveling across the pond with her adventurous family from Batley Carr, Dewsbury England.

Kay’s family moved to Carleton Place where she enjoyed a wonderful childhood; was Captain of the Basketball team (CPHS 1943-1944). After graduation Kay moved to Ottawa Ontario to enjoy marriage, motherhood and a thirty plus career as a legal secretary.

Predeceased by her loving parents, mother Annie Horking Wharton and father Willie Alderson, siblings Mae Herman, Bill Alderson and Shirley Fraser and her beloved first born son Richard (Rick). Kay leaves behind son Mark and daughter Kim (Mike) and five grandchildren, Amy, Kyla, Michael and Isaac and many friends, nieces, nephews and their families. Kay was a stellar human being.

Always kind and thoughtful of others, generous and she was forever grateful for her family. Kay was an avid animal lover and volunteer dog walker at the Ottawa Humane Society for many years. In lieu of flowers, please donate money, food or your time to your local humane society or animal rescue.

Goodbye Mom…remember us when you are dancing and kicking your leg up!

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P e a c e f u l l y surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at the age of 88 years.

Beloved husband of Joan (nee Crozier).

Loving father of Christine McDonald (Doug), Marilyn and Stuart (late Kathryn) (Linda Cybulski). Ken will be sadly missed by his grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Survived by his sister Alma McNulty (Gordon). Predeceased by his sister Ilene Thom (late Leo) and special family friend Bert McIntyre. A graveside service took place on Friday, April 26 at 1:00 p.m. at Admaston Cemetery, Admaston. Donations to Renfrew Victoria Hospital would be gratefully appreciated by the family.

Condolences or donations may be made at www.mcphailandperkins.ca

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Passed away after a brief illness at Groves Park Lodge on Friday, April 27, 2019 in his 92nd year.

Bob leaves to mourn, his beloved wife of nearly 61 years, Stella (nee MacGregor). Loving father of Brian (Shelley Graham) and Jane Galbraith (Ian Scott). Proud grandfather of Lauren Scott (Lucas Regier) and Nathan Scott (Haley Gale).

Survived by his sister Helen Finseth. Predeceased by his brother Murray and sisters Beryl, Isa, Vivian, Evie, Margaret and Norma. Bob is fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Family received friends on Wednesday, May 1st at McPhail & Perkins Funeral Home, 85 Munro Ave., E., Renfrew. Funeral service was held in the Funeral Home Chapel. Those wishing to make a donation, the family asks you to consider giving to Groves Park Lodge.

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HARRINGTON, Joanna E. (nee Meehan)

(Veteran WW II - RCNVR) (Retired - Boeing, Arnprior) With heavy hearts we announce that Gordon passed away at The Bonnechere Manor in Renfrew while surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, April 20, 2019; Gordon Albert Graves of Arnprior was in his 99th year.

Beloved husband of the late Lilian Bridge (May 28, 2017). Dearly loved stepfather of William “Billy” McGinley (Evelyn) of Arnprior; Christine Lacasse (Peter) of Stewartville; Wendy McGinley of Fort Coulonge, QC and Debbie Purdie (David) of Smiths Falls. Cherished Poppa of Mark, Chris, Stacey, Meagan, Jennifer, Leanne and Alexander and GreatGrandfather of 11. Gordon’s final care has been entrusted to the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior where visitation was held on Thursday evening, April 25th from 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Friday morning, April 26th from 10 to 10:40 a.m. A Tribute to Gordon followed in the Pilon Family Chapel at 11 o’clock.

Legion Service took place Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. In memory of Gord, please consider a donation to the Arnprior, Braeside, McNab Seniors at Home Program.

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August 17, 1946 April 23, 2019 Following a short courageous battle with cancer, Joanna slipped peacefully away on Tuesday, April 23rd. Long time partner of Steve Peters, cherished mother of two daughters Angela (Peter) Dawson and Kelly (Chris) Mercer from her marriage to good friend, Peter Harrington. Adoring grandmother to Liam, Abby, Quincy and Will.

Joanna grew up in a loving, passionate home on the treasured “back road”, led by her mum and daddy, Stella & Norbert Meehan. She was a devoted sister to Marion (Paul) McGahey and Shirley Anne MacPherson. Predeceased by siblings Donnie Cochrane, Dorothy (Lloyd) Brunton, Stella (Gary) Ristow, Gerald (Joie) Meehan, and Kitty (Charlie) Thibert. Joanna shared a very special close bond with so many of her nieces and nephews.

We miss you terribly. We love you so deeply.

Your endless kindness, generosity, gentle love and caring nature will never be forgotten.

Family and Friends are invited to a Catholic Funeral Mass which will be held at Holy Name of Mary Church, 134 Bridge St. Almonte on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 11:00 am.

Funeral Arrangements Entrusted Into The Care Of C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc. (127 Church St., Almonte, ON. 613-256-3313) Condolences & Tributes:www.crgamble.com

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(earlier deadline in the event of Statutory Holidays) COLTON, James

(Nu-Tech, Arnprior) Following a lengthy and courageous journey through cancer, our beloved James passed away quite unexpectedly at his farm on Friday, April 19, 2019. He was 58. Dear son of Jim (Cindy FitzPatrick) and the late Cecile (nee Bond) Colton. Cherished and much loved Dad of Sherry Lamorie (Jason) and step-father of Amanda Lackey (Josh Tremblay) and Ryan Lackey (Stephanie). Proud “Grandpa” of Kayla Munro, Mackenzie, August and Mason Lackey.

Dear brother of Debbie Beirnes (Stuart), Peter (Lucy), Paula Greer (John), Kevin (Sue), Scott (Debbie) and Sean. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. James’ 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, April 24, 2019 from 6 to 7:40 p.m. A Tribute to James followed in the Pilon Family Chapel at 8 o’clock. Those wishing to do so may contribute to the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation.

Condolences/Memories/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

TILLEY, John

Peacefully at Garden Terrace in Kanata on Friday evening, April 26, 2019; John Richard Tilley of Arnprior passed away following a long journey. He was 71. Dear son of the late Richard “Dick” and Lois (nee Redd) Tilley (TBell Resort). Dear brother of Marilyn Tilley (Vern Orlik), Doug (Katie), and Debbie Currie (Gordon). Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews:, Darci, James, Jason, Marcie, Victoria, Samantha, Danielle and Julia. John’s final care has been entrusted to the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior. A private family graveside service will be held at the White Lake Cemetery later in the Spring. For those wishing, a donation to the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation would be appreciated.

Condolences/Memories/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

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5 QUESTIONS ON EELS' DECLINE IN OTTAWA RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES DEREK DUNN derek.dunn@metroland.com

Ottawa Riverkeeper/Submitted The American eel has been classified as endangered, which means that it lives in the wild in Ontario but is facing imminent extinction or extirpation.

The American eel was once the dominant fish species in the Ottawa River.

MJ Proulx at Ottawa Riverkeeper talks about rapid decline of the now-endangered American eel, along with the causes and solutions.

Species numbers go up and down all the time. And you can't count them all anyway.

How do you know the American eel is endangered?

Species at risk listings in Ontario are done by the Committee on the Status of Species at Risk in Ontario, an independent body of experts. The committee consists of up to 12 people with expertise; species are assessed based on the best-available science and Aboriginal Traditional Knowledge.

The American eel has been classified as endangered, which means that it lives in the wild in Ontario but is facing imminent extinction or extirpation.

The American eel was once the dominant fish species in the Ottawa River. In the past 40 years, the abundance of the American eel has declined by 99 per cent in Ontario. This has been measured through various studies completed by the academic community and the provincial government. This is a substantial and rapid rate of decline.

I swim and fish on the Ottawa River. Frankly, getting rid of those slimy things doesn't sound like such a bad idea.

Why should I care?

The American eel may be ugly, but if it disappears, the impacts on the ecosystem will be even uglier. Although it may not be the cutest or cuddliest of the endangered species, this doesn't mean it shouldn't be protected it is an amazing and mysterious species!

The American eels that inhabit and mature in the Ottawa River have historically been

some of the largest females, therefore producing very high numbers of eggs. It is believed that at former levels of abundance, the Ottawa River eels substantially contributed to the reproductive potential of the global population.

The American eel is also very sacred to the Algonquin people and has been an integral part of their culture for thousands of years. The American eel has provided Algonquin people with nourishment, medicine and spiritual inspiration.

In addition, the American eel plays an important role in Canada's aquatic biodiversity and has the greatest range of any fish species in North America. It is a top predator and helps to regulate the population of other species. They are also an important food source to other fish, mammals, turtles, and birds. Due to the fact that they are long-lived and can stay in the Ottawa River for 15-20 years, they can be used as an indicator for pollution. It has also supported major commercial, recreational, and Aboriginal fisheries.

Every species, including the American eel, provides important ecological services and the loss of this species can lead to additional costs and loss of market opportunities.

Nature is a dangerous place. Evolution isn't pretty.

They must have plenty of enemies that benefit from their decline. What is threatening them?

While there are a number of factors contributing to the decline, such as commercial fisheries, invasive species, pollution and habitat degradation, hydroelectric dams have had the most significant impact on the American eel.

The construction of dams creates a barrier to both upstream and downstream migration of the American eel and limits the availability of its freshwater habitat. The dams can prevent access to feeding and spawning areas. An eel seeking to migrate upstream, is often unable to bypass these barriers and downstream migration can be lethal as a result of passage through hydro-electric turbines.

In addition, invasive species and climate change are considered threats, as changes to the Gulf Stream patterns may interfere with their migration.

Are other species in the river at risk or endangered, and how are the surrounding rivers making out?

There are over 50 species at risk in the Ottawa River watershed, including fish, turtles, plants and birds such as lake sturgeon, the blanding's turtle, and the least bittern. There are several dams present on the tributaries of the Ottawa River - in fact, there is only one tributary that is unobstructed from dams.

Endangered species are present in smaller tributaries throughout the watershed.

Why should I support Ottawa Riverkeeper and trust that you can do something to help the American eel and other species?

We have technically and economically feasible solutions to install eel passage at dams.

Since the time dams were first built, we have learned a lot more about endangered species. This additional knowledge enables us to have both hydro-power and eel ladders. In fact, an eel ladder has recently been installed by Energy Ottawa at Chaudiere Dam.

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Arnprior artists Kevin Dodds and Richard Gagne are collaborating to organize the Stittsville Legion Spring Art Exhibition.

The show will take place on May 3 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., May 4 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and May 5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

There will be 25 artists showing off their work during the exhibition.

Dodds, who will be present to autograph copies of his new 2020 Lang Calendar, is excited about the event.

"We've got some fantastic artists who are going to be exhibiting there," he said.

"And some artists will be demonstrating as well."

Admission for the show is free, and food and refreshments will be provided. A portion of artists' registration fees will be donated to the legion.

Alongside Dodds and Gagne, other artists involved include Merle Lavoie of Arnprior, Graham Spaull, the designer of the monarch coin for the Canadian Mint last year and Monika Lucak with her portraits.

Additional artists present for the show include Cathy Bednarek, Jennifer Brunelle, Fran Doner, Murielle Egain, Barb Fabian, Katharine Fletcher, Ginny Fobert, Pooja Grover, Frank Harper, Davis Lafleche, Marg Lamendeau, Suzanne Massie-Manchevsky, Sylvia Summers-Martyn, Joanne Overton-McGregor, Mirijana Nuspahic, Amy KellerRempp, Chantel Richard and Ken Waterhouse.

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The Arnprior Community Choir, under the direction of Lisa Webber, invites you to "Celebrate the Classics" at our annual spring concert.

Please join us at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 4 at Grace St. Andrew's United Church in Arnprior. Together, we'll take a musical journey through Europe before crossing the Atlantic to America. Once there, we'll travel through the southern United States and then head north to Canada. We end our evening in Cape Breton, N.S. The program Lisa designed for this year's concert will take the listener on a tour that flows not only geographically but also chronologically.

Our journey starts in Rome with Medieval Gloria, a prayer and hymn with roots that reach deep into the era of the Roman empire.

We leave Rome and pass through Venice on our way to Nuremberg, Germany and Vienna, Austria. The music of Vivaldi (Italy), Pachelbel (Germany) and Haydn (Austria) has resonated in cathedrals and

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Lisa selected three traditional gospel songs to represent our return to North America. Gospel songs have been sung in churches, Christian assemblies and at family gatherings across the central and southern United States for over 175 years. The spirituals she chose were passed down from generation to generation, congregation to congregation. They praise God and offer hope for a better life to come.

As our musical journey comes to a close, we are homeward bound to Cape Breton, the home of Rita MacNeil. Our concert concludes with Rita's song Home I'll Be. Joining the Arnprior Community Choir this year are three sisters well known to the Arnprior arts community: Emily, Molly and Catherine Helferty. Emily and

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Molly will sing soprano and mezzo-soprano solos; and Catherine is the piano accompanist for the Arnprior Community Choir. The three sisters are former students of Lisa Webber. Catherine and Molly are graduates of Queen's University, while Emily has just completed her third year of the bachelor of music program at Queen's. We are truly delighted to have these musically talented sisters contribute to our classical concert.

Our piano soloist is Sylvia Etcheverry, a choir member. Sylvia will be presenting three preludes by American composer George Gershwin.

The Arnprior Community Choir would love for you to come hear us sing on May 4. Tickets for Celebrate the Classics are available at the Arnprior Book Shop, 152 John St. N., Arnprior. Ticket prices are $18 for adults in advance, $20 at the door, and $10 for children 12 and under.

Check out the choir's website, www.arnpriorcommunitychoir.com, for more details.

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FAMILY 'ATE LIKE KINGS' AND DIDN'T KNOW IT AUNT LILY MAY WELL HAVE BEEN RIGHT, MARY COOK RECALLS MARY COOK Column

Aunt Lily said we ate like kings.

Uncle Dick, Aunt Lily and my young cousin Richard had come from Ottawa for a visit. Looking over the table, she shook her head. I knew little about kings, but I was well aware of princesses. Elizabeth and Princess Margaret Rose’s glossy picture hung on the wall at the foot of my bed. It came

from Scott’s Hardware on a big calendar. I doubted very much they ate fried pork or bread pudding!

I know Aunt Lily called our evening meal dinner, but on the farm, we ate breakfast in the morning, dinner at noon, supper at night, and lunch was what we had before we went to bed. And that day, we were about to sit down to dinner.

It was early spring — a Saturday. Aunt Lily would never come to the farm on Sunday and miss mass in Ottawa, so we were eating dinner so they could get home before dark. She looked over the table again, and once more shook her head.

“Kings. Just like kings” she said, sitting down in front of a steaming bowl of

creamed potatoes, a platter of thick fried pork chops, turnips, sauerkraut, sweet pickles, and a pile of homemade bread.

Over on the bake table, a bread pudding waited to be served later with freshly whipped cream. This was all ordinary food to me ... everyday mealtime, and I couldn’t imagine where Aunt Lily got the idea we were eating like kings!

Wasn’t this the Depression? Weren’t we supposed to be poor? Wasn’t it only rich people who ate like kings? Like the Stewarts or old Doctor Murphy in Renfrew. Why Aunt Lily thought we ate like kings was beyond me!

I decided then and there I would take a special heed of what we ate for the next

day or so. Maybe we weren’t so poor after all. I couldn’t help noticing too that when the Schumans got in the car to head back to Ottawa, the back seat was full. There were two freshly plucked chickens, a bag of potatoes, two cabbages from the cellar, and a jar of sauerkraut. It was food I was pretty sure they didn’t need. After all, didn’t they live in the city?

So, if we ate like kings, why didn’t we have money?

It just didn’t add up to me.

Supper that night was made up of a big pan of sausages from the smoke house, potatoes, cabbage salad, the usual plate of bread and butter, and a bowl of raspberry preserves. Of course, I took special note of the lunch before bed. Father

polished off the last of the raspberry preserves, three slices of toast, a couple cups of green tea, and a fresh muffin Mother had made for the next day. Nothing special about any of that, I thought ... and certainly nothing there that would appeal to a king!

Breakfast never varied.

A bowl of porridge with cream and brown sugar and toast and jam. For Father though, breakfast was fried potatoes, eggs, and a strip of salt pork, and of course cup after cup of green tea.

While we ate, Mother packed our school lunches, and I knew there would be a sandwich of cold beef, buttered muffins and molasses cookies. As hard as I tried, I just couldn’t picture Princess Elizabeth and Margaret Rose going off to school with the same lunch Mother packed in a brown paper bag for us.

Of course, bad Marguirite would have storebought bread and butter for her sandwich, and an orange. Always she had an orange, and once she even brought a banana!

The only fruit we ever had was when a relative brought something when on a visit, and once a year, at Christmas, we might get an orange in our stocking.

As I thought about what we put in our stomachs, I figured maybe we didn’t have money, but we never went to bed hungry. Just maybe Aunt Lily was right after all. Maybe we did eat like kings and didn’t even know it.

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